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of_o the_o second_o become_v vessel_n of_o honour_n glory_n immortality_n and_o eternal_a life_n vers._n v._o the_o sun_n also_o arise_v and_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o and_o haste_v to_o or_o pant_v aster_n his_o place_n where_o he_o arise_v the_o literal_a sun_n that_o have_v a_o causal_a influence_n on_o all_o the_o visible_a part_n of_o this_o world_n be_v vanity_n it_o be_v restless_a in_o its_o motion_n and_o revolution_n direct_a and_o periodical_a and_o this_o yet_o be_v but_o a_o shadow_n of_o the_o invisible_a first-creation_n sun_n the_o first-covenant-spirit_n of_o the_o law_n under_o which_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v create_v and_o christ_n himself_o in_o our_o flesh_n be_v make_v gal._n 4._o 4._o under_o and_o by_o the_o causal_a influence_n of_o this_o in_o christ_n person_n as_o a_o fleshly-bridegroom_n to_o first-covenant_n saint_n in_o holy_a flesh_n be_v all_o such_o righteous_a fruit_n and_o work_n bring_v forth_o and_o do_v as_o have_v be_v find_v in_o a_o restore_v enlighten_v sort_n of_o professor_n and_o people_n since_o the_o fall_n or_o in_o man_n and_o angel_n before_o the_o fall_n this_o mystical_a first-creation_n sun_n be_v yet_o but_o a_o shadow_n or_o figure_n of_o the_o sevenfold_a and_o seventy_o time_n sevenfold_a bright_a spiritual_a intellectual_a new-creation_n sun_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o new-covenant_n new-creature_n spirit_n in_o christ_n person_n of_o which_o all_o new-creature_n be_v bear_v and_o under_o the_o cherish_a influence_n thereof_o enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n in_o a_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o thus_o bring_v under_o this_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n be_v make_v new_a bottle_n vessel_n of_o honour_n and_o eternal_a life_n and_o no_o other_o this_o be_v the_o sun_n mal._n 4._o 2._o through_o this_o most_o glorious_a creature-sun_n in_o the_o mediator_n as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d chrystaline_a medium_fw-la or_o transparent_a sea_n of_o
glass_n rev._n 4._o 6._o do_v the_o infinite_a glory_n of_o the_o divine_a sun_n shine_v forth_o for_o ever_o with_o safety_n in_o a_o modify_a mixture_n and_o allay_v on_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n which_o in_o its_o single_a infinite_a brightness_n will_v overset_v and_o consume_v they_o heb._n 12._o 29._o only_o the_o original_a creature-sun_n or_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o personal_a union_n with_o the_o infinite_a divinity_n can_v behold_v and_o enjoy_v the_o divine_a sun_n or_o spirit_n in_o its_o immediate_a brightness_n this_o supreme_a creature-vail_n on_o it_o be_v the_o absolute_o necessary_a mean_n of_o unvail_v it_o or_o let_v it_o down_o with_o safety_n to_o all_o meer-created_n being_n angel_n or_o man_n in_o their_o high_a spiritual_a capacity_n and_o understanding_n on_o this_o account_n and_o in_o this_o sense_n will_v christ_n be_v a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o they_o to_o all_o eternity_n the_o literal_a and_o mystical_a sun_n of_o the_o first-creation_n will_v set_v and_o come_v to_o a_o final_a period_n then_o will_v all_o the_o flower_n of_o that_o field_n literal_a or_o mystical_a wither_v fade_v away_o and_o come_v to_o nothing_o as_o to_o all_o the_o perish_a beauty_n and_o goodliness_n thereof_o but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o new-creation_n gospel-sun_n of_o righteousness_n will_v abide_v for_o ever_o upon_o all_o the_o bless_a inhabitant_n of_o the_o true_a mount_n zion_n isa._n 40._o 6-8_a 1_o pet._n 1._o 23-25_a on_o the_o first_o sin_n of_o man_n against_o god_n and_o his_o creature-sun_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n do_v christ_n withdraw_v the_o mystical_a first-creation_n sun_n cause_v it_o to_o go_v down_o set_v or_o disappear_v to_o all_o mankind_n take_v from_o they_o what_o they_o have_v and_o so_o leave_v they_o in_o darkness_n and_o death_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n then_o as_o redeemer_n do_v christ_n cause_v this_o sun_n to_o rise_v upon_o they_o again_o for_o the_o fresh_a enlighten_v of_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n more_o or_o less_o joh._n 1._o 9_o with_o rational_a first-covenant_n light_n against_o which_o if_o they_o sin_v it_o accuse_v if_o they_o obey_v it_o it_o excuse_v they_o rom._n 2._o 15._o this_o be_v the_o light_n or_o law_n of_o rational_a nature_n in_o all_o man_n by_o this_o light_n be_v man_n show_v the_o way_n for_o a_o return_v towards_o the_o righteous_a life_n they_o be_v at_o first_o create_v in_o which_o be_v call_v a_o make_v straight_o in_o the_o desert_n of_o their_o barren_a fall_v state_n a_o high_a way_n for_o their_o god_n isa._n 40._o 3._o a_o set_v their_o first-creation_n house_n or_o state_n in_o order_n again_o but_o this_o do_v and_o man_n grow_v up_o into_o a_o fruitful_a flourish_a posture_n herein_o the_o rule_v intellectual_a power_n and_o rule_v sensual_a each_o perform_v their_o duty_n in_o right_o command_v and_o obey_v still_o still_o this_o very_a mystical_a sun_n or_o first-covenant-spirit_n under_o the_o quicken_a enliven_a and_o fructify_a influence_n whereof_o all_o this_o be_v do_v will_v according_a to_o its_o orderly_a appoint_a motion_n and_o revolution_n with_o the_o literal_a sun_n be_v withdraw_v again_o go_v down_o set_z and_o disappear_z from_o they_o christ_n as_o a_o fleshly-bridegroom_n or_o husband_n to_o they_o will_v depart_v and_o leave_v they_o so_o as_o never_o to_o shine_v upon_o they_o more_o there_o all_o then_o that_o do_v not_o timely_a and_o obedient_o surrender_v and_o part_n with_o all_o the_o life_n fruitfulness_n and_o comfort_n they_o have_v find_v under_o his_o influence_n as_o the_o first-covenant_n sun_n of_o righteousness_n in_o order_n to_o receive_v from_o he_o that_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o which_o to_o be_v marry_v to_o he_o as_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n rom._n 7._o 14_a under_o the_o influence_n of_o his_o new-covenant-spirit_n will_v be_v find_v on_o the_o set_n of_o the_o former_a mystical_a sun_n in_o a_o total_a darkness_n and_o death_n a_o night-state_n in_o which_o no_o man_n can_v work_v righteousness_n more_o for_o ever_o vers._n vi_o the_o wind_n go_v towards_o the_o south_n and_o turn_v about_o unto_o the_o north_n it_o whirl_v about_o continual_o and_o the_o wind_n return_v again_o according_a to_o his_o circuit_n here_o be_v another_o teach_n instruct_v similitude_n fetch_v from_o the_o literal_a wind_n christ_n in_o his_o first_o and_o second_o covenant_n spirit_n not_o unfit_o represent_v by_o the_o north_n and_o southwind_n do_v powerful_o breath_n and_o blow_v upon_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n in_o the_o actual_a distribution_n of_o the_o one_o and_o convince_a discovery_n of_o the_o other_o this_o mystical_a wind_n of_o christ_n twofold_a creature-spirit_n be_v in_o the_o work_n and_o motion_n thereof_o on_o man_n compare_v to_o and_o fit_o figure_v out_o by_o literal_a wind_n which_o manifest_a themselves_o in_o their_o powerful_a effect_n however_o unseen_a in_o their_o true_a cause_n and_o nature_n christ_n himself_o use_v this_o similitude_n joh._n 3._o 8._o vers._n vii_o all_o the_o river_n run_v into_o the_o sea_n yet_o the_o sea_n be_v not_o full_a unto_o the_o place_n from_o whence_o the_o river_n come_v thither_o they_o return_v again_o the_o literal_a sea_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o man_n immortal_a spirit_n the_o fathomless_a depth_n of_o which_o be_v such_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a it_o shall_v ever_o be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o stream_n of_o comfort_n that_o can_v flow_v into_o it_o from_o all_o variety_n of_o visible_a or_o invisible_a thing_n and_o excellency_n in_o the_o whole_a first-creation_n world_n satan_n permit_v dominion_n the_o sphere_n and_o bind_v of_o his_o activity_n and_o walk_n all_o these_o thing_n high_a low_a and_o intermediate_v from_o the_o tall_a cedar_n to_o the_o mean_a shrub_n in_o the_o whole_a lump_n of_o this_o world_n perish_v transient_a vanity_n be_v resemble_v here_o by_o glide_a river_n satan_n have_v the_o most_o glitter_a excellency_n of_o the_o first-creation_n sort_n in_o his_o angelical_a nature_n superior_a to_o man_n to_o offer_n communicate_v and_o lay_v before_o he_o to_o feed_v upon_o and_o delight_v in_o he_o be_v permit_v by_o god_n to_o retain_v all_o these_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o he_o and_o all_o his_o divine_a spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o the_o second_o yea_o also_o by_o his_o sinful_a transform_a skill_n and_o power_n can_v he_o gild_v they_o over_o with_o the_o near_a resemblance_n and_o beautiful_a appearance_n of_o the_o second_o so_o as_o to_o deceive_v if_o possible_a the_o very_a elect_n with_o his_o bait_n and_o catch_v they_o in_o his_o snare_n but_o the_o far_o great_a part_n of_o mankind_n feed_v on_o husk_n as_o his_o swine_n on_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o dust_n of_o this_o mortal_a world_n the_o gratify_a satisfaction_n of_o the_o most_o brutish_a lust_n of_o the_o low_a sort_n of_o life_n in_o their_o confound_a fall_v nature_n all_o these_o thing_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n within_o the_o compass_n of_o their_o first-creation_n state_n in_o distinction_n from_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o the_o second_o be_v the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o men._n satan_n have_v a_o vast_a herd_n of_o swine_n among_o man_n and_o as_o for_o those_o that_o be_v not_o only_o enlighten_v but_o enliven_v quicken_v out_o of_o their_o death_n in_o sin_n into_o the_o righteous_a life_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n again_o he_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o sort_n of_o diet_n suit_v to_o the_o palate_n of_o that_o state_n and_o if_o the_o single_a excellency_n and_o dainty_n suit_v to_o their_o palate_n in_o that_o state_n will_v not_o serve_v their_o turn_n he_o be_v ready_a with_o his_o superior_a angelical_a first-creation_n vanity_n for_o they_o to_o feed_v on_o if_o these_o yet_o will_v not_o hold_v and_o satisfy_v they_o when_o by_o christ_n spiritual_a enlightning_n convince_o show_v and_o offer_v his_o more_o excellent_a new-creation_n life_n and_o thing_n then_o will_v he_o gild_v over_o all_o humane_a and_o angelical_a excellency_n and_o meat_n with_o the_o exact_a counterfeit_a resemblance_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n the_o never_o perish_a meat_n in_o the_o second_o if_o this_o yet_o will_v not_o do_v he_o be_v go_v and_o the_o true_a saint_n deliver_v from_o all_o his_o snare_n all_o the_o thing_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n under_o all_o satan_n false_a gloss_n and_o glister_a appearance_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n can_v never_o answer_v or_o satisfy_v the_o vast_a deep_a botomless_a 〈◊〉_d of_o man_n immortal_a spirit_n the_o most_o swell_a river_n and_o full_a stream_n of_o all_o worldly_a vanity_n flow_v into_o it_o can_v never_o fill_v it_o nothing_o below_o the_o ocean-fulnes_n of_o infinite_a divinity_n and_o the_o river_n of_o spiritual_a life_n flow_v therefrom_o and_o
deep_a dark_a dungeon_n and_o miry_a pit_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o filth_n of_o flesh_n or_o spirit_n a_o literal_a or_o mystical_a sodom_n in_o the_o corrupt_a or_o righteous_a life_n thereof_o in_o the_o dark_a as_o to_o the_o excellent_a thing_n god_n offer_v and_o whole_o dispose_v and_o incline_v to_o close_v with_o satan_n offer_n out_o of_o his_o vast_a heap_n of_o perish_a vanity_n merriment_n and_o jollity_n in_o such_o a_o destructive_a course_n be_v madness_n god_n therefore_o call_v man_n into_o a_o state_n of_o poverty_n mourning_n and_o death_n as_o to_o all_o this_o life_n of_o vanity_n and_o that_o as_o the_o only_a possible_a way_n of_o his_o deliverance_n from_o all_o evil_a prov._n 1._o 33._o vers._n iii_o i_o seek_v in_o my_o heart_n to_o give_v myself_o unto_o wine_n yet_o acquaint_v my_o heart_n with_o wisdom_n and_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o folly_n till_o i_o may_v see_v what_o be_v that_o good_a for_o the_o son_n of_o man_n which_o they_o shall_v do_v under_o the_o heaven_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n vers._n iu._n i_o make_v i_o great_a work_n i_o build_v i_o house_n i_o plant_v i_o vineyard_n vers._n v._o i_o make_v i_o garden_n and_o orchard_n and_o i_o plant_v tree_n in_o they_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o fruit_n vers._n vi_o i_o make_v i_o pool_n of_o water_n to_o water_v therewith_o the_o wood_n that_o bring_v forth_o tree_n vers._n vii_o i_o get_v i_o servant_n and_o maiden_n and_o have_v servant_n bear_v in_o my_o house_n also_o i_o have_v great_a possession_n of_o great_a and_o small_a cattle_n above_o all_o that_o be_v in_o jerusalem_n before_o i_o vers._n viii_o i_o gather_v i_o also_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o the_o peculiar_a treasure_n of_o king_n and_o of_o the_o province_n i_o get_v i_o men-singer_n and_o women-singer_n and_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n as_o musical_a instrument_n and_o that_o of_o all_o sort_n vers._n ix_o so_o i_o be_v great_a and_o increase_v more_o than_o all_o that_o be_v before_o i_o in_o jerusalem_n also_o my_o wisdom_n remain_v with_o i_o vers._n x._o and_o whatsoever_o my_o eye_n desire_v i_o keep_v not_o from_o they_o i_o withhold_v not_o my_o heart_n from_o any_o joy_n for_o my_o heart_n rejoice_v in_o all_o my_o labour_n and_o this_o be_v my_o portion_n of_o all_o my_o labour_n here_o be_v in_o letter_n a_o large_a account_n of_o solomon_n most_o desirable_a circumstance_n as_o to_o his_o outward_a condition_n in_o this_o world_n he_o excel_v other_o king_n in_o all_o kind_n of_o wealth_n wisdom_n greatness_n and_o honour_n 1_o king_n 10._o 23._o of_o all_o worldly_a contentment_n he_o have_v more_o than_o heart_n can_v wish_v and_o he_o set_v his_o heart_n to_o deny_v no_o desire_n thereof_o but_o fetch_v up_o the_o utmost_a pleasure_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o himself_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n can_v afford_v he_o to_o interpret_v then_o every_o outward_a circumstance_n be_v figurative_a to_o the_o inward_a condition_n and_o mystical_a riches_n of_o his_o spirit_n all_o import_n in_o mystery_n his_o beautiful_a structure_n in_o the_o glory_n and_o wisdom_n of_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n therein_o all_o this_o paul_n count_v dung_n and_o part_v with_o for_o the_o riches_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o gospel-spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n phil._n 3._o 6-9_a the_o wisdom_n inward_a beauty_n and_o excellent_a natural_a accomplishment_n of_o solomon_n spirit_n be_v here_o represent_v by_o stately_a house_n fruitful_a garden_n orchard_n etc._n etc._n at_o length_n in_o the_o awaken_v principle_n of_o true_a wisdom_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n he_o see_v and_o declare_v the_o vanity_n of_o his_o break_a cistern_n or_o leaky_a natural_a vessel_n with_o all_o the_o fade_a water_n building_n planting_n and_o fruitfulness_n thereof_o all_o within_o man_n and_o all_o from_o without_o relate_v to_o he_o in_o this_o world_n be_v but_o meat_n for_o a_o 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of_o ignorant_a young_a 〈◊〉_d and_o reject_v the_o sage_a counsel_n of_o grave_a senator_n that_o stand_v before_o his_o father_n disoblige_v the_o people_n lose_v ten_o part_n of_o his_o kingdom_n at_o first_o entrance_n on_o his_o government_n and_o he_o and_o his_o successor_n hold_v the_o rest_n not_o without_o great_a confusion_n trouble_n and_o desolate_v war_n with_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n their_o brethren_n and_o from_o such_o nation_n round_o about_o as_o be_v common_a enemy_n to_o both_o moab_n ammon_n 〈◊〉_d edom_n philistine_n etc._n etc._n 1_o king_n 12._o yet_o be_v this_o but_o the_o low_a and_o least_o part_n of_o solomon_n meaning_n in_o these_o and_o the_o follow_a word_n vers._n xix_o and_o who_o know_v whether_o he_o shall_v be_v a_o wise_a man_n or_o a_o fool_n yet_o shall_v he_o have_v rule_n over_o all_o my_o labour_n wherein_o i_o have_v labour_v and_o wherein_o i_o have_v show_v myself_o wise_a under_o the_o sun_n this_o be_v also_o vanity_n here_o be_v a_o 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or_o great_a gain_n he_o look_v on_o all_o man_n labour_n and_o possession_n in_o the_o confound_a state_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a on_o all_o these_o account_n put_v together_o to_o be_v but_o a_o hateful_a vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n so_o he_o far_o declare_v vers._n xx._n therefore_o i_o go_v about_o to_o cause_v my_o heart_n to_o despair_v of_o all_o the_o labour_n which_o i_o take_v under_o the_o sun_n so_o shall_v every_o one_o in_o union_n of_o mind_n with_o christ_n hate_v his_o own_o life_n with_o all_o his_o labour_n and_o fruit_n bring_v forth_o in_o the_o but_o restore_v natural_a principle_n or_o spirit_n of_o the_o first-covenant_n law_n of_o work_n for_o the_o life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o second_o the_o new-covenant_n spirit_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o former_a at_o best_a be_v but_o changable_o good_a and_o since_o the_o fall_n enmity_n to_o god_n or_o filth_n of_o spirit_n be_v inseparable_a from_o it_o direct_v enmity_n to_o that_o creature-spirit_n or_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o new_a life_n whereof_o only_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o please_v god_n or_o be_v save_v a_o heart_n set_v to_o love_v that_o life_n in_o which_o man_n hate_v and_o be_v hateful_a to_o god_n be_v a_o heart_n fix_v in_o or_o set_v to_o do_v evil_a for_o ever_o solomon_n therefore_o set_v his_o heart_n to_o hate_v the_o whole_a life_n and_o all_o the_o best_a work_n do_v in_o the_o single_a activity_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n at_o best_a under_o the_o twofold_a first-creation_n sun_n literal_a and_o mystical_a as_o abovesaid_a of_o this_o he_o give_v a_o far_a account_n vers_fw-la 21_o 23._o vers._n xxi_o for_o there_o be_v a_o man_n who_o labour_n be_v in_o wisdom_n and_o in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o equity_n yet_o to_o a_o man_n that_o have_v not_o labour_v therein_o shall_v he_o leave_v it_o for_o his_o portion_n this_o also_o be_v vanity_n and_o a_o great_a evil._n solomon_n give_v a_o account_n of_o himself_o in_o the_o man_n here_o describe_v by_o he_o travel_v in_o wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o equity_n that_o be_v in_o the_o wise_a and_o righteous_a act_n of_o his_o own_o restore_v enlighten_v nature_n all_o this_o he_o find_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a yea_o a_o great_a grief_n and_o sorrow_n to_o he_o here_o be_v the_o sad_a result_n of_o all_o man_n goodness_n and_o fruitfulness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n all_o be_v vanity_n the_o 〈◊〉_d tree_n of_o good_a and_o evil_n and_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o evil_a only_a filth_n of_o spirit_n at_o least_o which_o be_v the_o great_a sort_n of_o evil_n with_o the_o fruit_n the_o root_n with_o the_o branch_n principle_n and_o operation_n desire_n thought_n counsel_n purpose_n word_n action_n all_o naught_o the_o loss_n of_o all_o as_o obedient_o surrender_v to_o the_o sacrifice_a hand_n gospel-cross_a sword_n
and_o fire_n of_o god_n high_a priest_n be_v our_o only_a way_n of_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a of_o sin_n or_o punishment_n for_o ever_o and_o on_o such_o obedience_n we_o shall_v certain_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n the_o everlasting_a creature-life_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n which_o will_v fill_v we_o with_o all_o good_a for_o ever_o above_o wonder_n be_v not_o here_o great_a gain_n on_o all_o hand_n to_o encourage_v we_o to_o bear_v such_o loss_n the_o spiritual_a law_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o ordinance_n of_o god_n new-creation_n sanctuary_n call_v for_o as_o undispensable_o necessary_a for_o our_o admission_n or_o entrance_n thereinto_o this_o exchang-traffique_n of_o law_n for_o gospel_n life_n of_o nature_n for_o grace_n earthly_a for_o heavenly_a the_o natural_a life_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o the_o creator_n be_v the_o high_a and_o best_a market_n man_n can_v make_v of_o all_o his_o first-creation_n vanity_n 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incorrigible_a sinner_n in_o god_n love_n or_o wrath._n this_o fiery_a trial_n seem_v grievous_a at_o present_a to_o nature_n in_o saint_n heb._n 12._o 11._o our_o nature_n in_o christ_n himself_o be_v sorrowful_a to_o death_n cast_v out_o a_o word_n for_o escape_v the_o death-cup_n but_o he_o instant_o call_v it_o back_o his_o live_a soul_n of_o the_o same_o kind_n with_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v sore_o put_v to_o it_o make_v exceed_v sorrowful_a under_o the_o death-work_n of_o his_o second-adam_n quickning-spirit_n or_o gospel-sword_n and_o fire_n upon_o it_o mat._n 26._o 38_o 39_o obedient_a submission_n to_o god_n present_a temporary_a wrath_n in_o this_o case_n be_v the_o only_a possible_a way_n of_o deliverance_n from_o his_o eternal_a the_o wrath_n to_o come_v all_o wilful_a refuser_n of_o the_o former_a be_v sure_a to_o meet_v with_o the_o latter_a those_o that_o with_o paul_n receive_v god_n just_a sentence_n of_o death_n within_o they_o on_o their_o natural_n at_o best_a 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their_o obedient_o sacrifice_a nature_n by_o a_o resurrection_n out_o of_o the_o death_n of_o that_o into_o the_o everlasting_a righteous_a life_n of_o the_o sacrifice_a high_a priest_n of_o their_o gospel-profession_n melchisedeck_v so_o have_v they_o eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o they_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n within_o they_o live_v and_o walk_v in_o christ_n kingdom-spirit_n the_o gospel-principle_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n thus_o by_o submit_v to_o the_o temporary_a wrath_n at_o present_a bring_v upon_o they_o in_o god_n everlasting_a kindness_n do_v they_o escape_v the_o wrath_n to_o come_v but_o what_o mean_n solomon_n in_o say_v that_o all_o his_o wise_a labour_n in_o his_o own_o restore_a nature_n must_v be_v leave_v to_o a_o man_n that_o have_v not_o labour_v therein_o who_o be_v this_o christ_n in_o his_o original_o unchangeable_a creature-spirit_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o truth_n himself_o surrender_v the_o earthly_a first-covenant_n righteous_a life_n and_o labour_n thereof_o in_o our_o flesh_n to_o the_o flame_n of_o his_o own_o eternal_a heb._n 9_o 14._o everlasting_a righteous_a creature_n spirit_n in_o sacrifice_n to_o his_o own_o divine_a spirit_n and_o god_n most_o high_a the_o sacrifice_n he_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_a priest_n that_o offer_v it_o and_o god_n to_o who_o offer_v all_o be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o worderful_a person_n of_o the_o mediator_n as_o the_o divine_a and_o twofold_a creature_n form_n of_o god_n original_o spiritual_a and_o spiritualise_v transform_v regenerate_a natural_a baptize_v into_o the_o death_n and_o assimilate_v in_o the_o resurrection_n life_n of_o it_o to_o the_o original_o spiritual_a this_o divine_a and_o twofold_a creature-being_a image_n or_o form_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v all_o call_v god_n even_o the_o spiritualise_v man_n christ_n jo._n 1._o 1._o all_o be_v the_o live_a word_n and_o oracle_n of_o god_n infinite_a divine_a mind_n his_o wonderful_a counsellor_n to_o angel_n and_o men._n and_o in_o all_o stand_v he_o in_o a_o distinction_n for_o ever_o from_o god_n most_o high_a in_o the_o single_a and_o uncompounded_a divine_a essence_n in_o which_o the_o father_n to_o this_o divine_a and_o creature-son_n beget_v from_o eternity_n as_o the_o divine_a and_o from_o everlasting_a prov._n 8_o 23_o as_o creature-son_n of_o god_n hence_o be_v it_o say_v the_o mediator_n be_v not_o of_o one_o nature_n but_o god_n be_v one_o gal._n 3._o 20._o this_o sacrifice_a priestly_a gospel-spirit_n of_o christ_n reap_v or_o gather_v cut_v his_o down_n burn_v up_o and_o utter_o consume_v all_o the_o life_n and_o labour_n or_o work_n of_o angel_n or_o man_n in_o their_o natural_a first-creation_n make_v and_o life_n as_o he_o serve_v our_o fleshly_a nature_n in_o his_o own_o person_n by_o his_o cross_n or_o gospel-sword_n he_o gather_v all_o for_o sacrifice_v to_o god_n as_o his_o due_a require_a tithe_n and_o offering_n the_o mystical_a truth_n of_o the_o literal_a that_o never_o labour_v or_o do_v any_o thing_n in_o that_o natural_a state_n of_o life_n but_o be_v original_o spiritual_a this_o also_o be_v vanity_n say_v solomon_n or_o show_v the_o insignificancy_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n labour_n in_o their_o earthly_a first-creation_n life_n of_o vanity_n about_o salvation_n all_o must_v go_v life_n and_o all_o or_o they_o never_o can_v be_v save_v and_o this_o be_v a_o great_a evil_n or_o grieve_v consideration_n to_o man_n that_o his_o life_n at_o best_a and_o all_o do_v in_o it_o be_v but_o perish_a vanity_n vanish_v shadow_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v or_o to_o be_v bring_v afloat_a in_o man_n by_o a_o new-creation_n it_o be_v also_o man_n great_a evil_n his_o unpardonable_a sin_n if_o he_o rob_v god_n or_o withhold_v his_o mystical_a tithe_n and_o offering_n mal._n 3._o 8._o the_o most_o high_a and_o criminal_a spiritual_a sacrilege_n many_o first-covenant_n professor_n be_v guilty_a of_o in_o holy_a flesh_n rom._n 2._o 22._o the_o best_a fruit_n or_o work_n
of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n a_o short_a blaze_n in_o this_o mortal_a world_n and_o away_o after_o their_o resurrection_n of_o damnation_n they_o will_v have_v time_n enough_o to_o pay_v their_o sad_a reckon_n under_o the_o flaming_n forth_o of_o unquenchable_a wrath_n upon_o they_o this_o will_v they_o have_v from_o god_n hand_n when_o saint_n clear_o see_v this_o twofold_a issue_n of_o their_o trouble_n and_o other_o prosperity_n in_o this_o world_n can_v they_o envy_v will_v they_o not_o pity_v they_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o one_o and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o other_o be_v both_o but_o a_o dream_n truth_n will_v out_o at_o last_o in_o the_o endless_a end_n both_o arrive_n at_o and_o come_v to_o in_o eternal_a life_n or_o death_n when_o the_o wicked_a awake_a out_o of_o their_o dreamish_a happiness_n god_n will_v despise_v their_o image_n destroy_v their_o life_n and_o all_o their_o false_a comfort_n in_o the_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a psal._n 73._o 20._o when_o saint_n awake_v out_o of_o their_o afflictiondream_v they_o will_v be_v satisfy_v with_o god_n heavenly_a image_n and_o his_o new-creature_n life_n psal._n 17._o 15._o one_o have_v but_o a_o imaginary_a happiness_n the_o other_o imaginary_a trouble_n all_o be_v but_o a_o vain_a show_n psal._n 39_o 6._o as_o saint_n more_o plentiful_o feed_v on_o the_o lord_n never-perishing_a meat_n from_o his_o heavenly_a table_n they_o be_v more_o strengthen_v in_o that_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o which_o they_o bring_v forth_o never-perishing_a fruit_n unto_o god_n god_n require_v and_o delight_n in_o their_o eat_n and_o drink_v abundant_o at_o his_o heavenly_a table_n the_o glorious_a fruit_n of_o his_o divine_a and_o creature-spirit_n the_o tree_n of_o life_n they_o can_v never_o be_v too_o much_o fill_v with_o his_o spirit_n eph._n 5._o 18._o and_o fruit_n thereof_o no_o riot_v or_o excess_n at_o his_o table_n never_o too_o much_o of_o his_o wine_n the_o more_o any_o feed_n at_o his_o table_n the_o more_o they_o discover_v and_o nauseate_a satan_n worldly_a meat_n and_o wine_n let_v he_o gild_v his_o perish_a vanity_n with_o never_o so_o near_o a_o resemblance_n of_o christ_n meat_n '_o twon_v do_v they_o can_v spy_v out_o his_o contemptible_a meat_n under_o all_o the_o beautiful_a disguise_n he_o put_v upon_o they_o and_o reject_v they_o see_v then_o the_o mystery_n and_o truth_n of_o solomon_n declaration_n here_o there_o be_v nothing_o better_o for_o a_o man_n then_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o spiritual_a labour_n which_o never_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o all_o other_o labour_n in_o man_n own_o nature_n be_v in_o vain_a as_o to_o his_o grand_a concern_v life_n fruit_n labour_n nothing_o vain_a in_o a_o new-creation_n state_n all_o in_o the_o old_a all_o be_v unchangeable_a in_o the_o new_a all_o vanish_v in_o the_o old_a tree_n and_o fruit_n root_n and_o branch_n womb_n and_o birth_n fruit_n in_o the_o new_a be_v peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n in_o a_o union_n of_o mind_n with_o god_n not_o so_o in_o the_o old_a all_o there_o be_v do_v in_o a_o spirit_n of_o enmity_n to_o god_n even_o the_o best_a and_o most_o righteous_a work_n of_o man_n by_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o god_n new-covenant_n spirit_n abraham_n be_v justify_v and_o not_o by_o faith_n only_o jam._n 2._o 21-24_a such_o work_n wrought_v in_o god_n or_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n be_v ingredient_n into_o the_o saint_n justification_n not_o any_o work_n or_o deed_n of_o the_o law-spirit_n of_o nature_n rom._n 4._o 2-6_a the_o true_a saint_n do_v not_o live_v war_n or_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n but_o against_o it_o in_o the_o spirit_n the_o roll_a principle_n in_o man_n denominate_v a_o predominant_a exercise_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n with_o the_o vile_a affection_n and_o brutish_a lust_n thereof_o denominate_v man_n a_o beast_n the_o roll_a exercise_n of_o the_o enlighten_v principle_n of_o nature_n declare_v a_o man_n a_o legal_a christian_a or_o at_o least_o a_o moral_a heathen_a the_o roll_a exercise_n of_o the_o gospel-spirit_n in_o man_n make_v a_o spiritual_a saint_n a_o gospel-christian_a and_o now_o by_o this_o open_n of_o these_o word_n into_o the_o mystical_a truth_n of_o they_o be_v not_o exclude_v a_o shadowy_a literal_a sense_n thereof_o as_o countenance_v a_o right_a and_o free_a use_n of_o the_o concern_v of_o bodily_a life_n for_o the_o end_n by_o god_n intend_v in_o they_o against_o the_o folly_n of_o those_o that_o from_o a_o evil_a covetousness_n and_o vain_a self-tormenting_a solicitude_n find_v no_o heart_n or_o power_n to_o eat_v thereof_o to_o the_o best_a advantage_n of_o the_o life_n that_o be_v more_o than_o meat_n and_o the_o body_n that_o be_v more_o than_o raiment_n mat._n 6._o 25._o vers._n xxv_o for_o who_o can_v eat_v or_o who_o else_o can_v hasten_v hereunto_o more_o than_o i_o solomon_n here_o declare_v his_o privilege_n through_o the_o awak'n_v wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o he_o of_o hasten_v to_o and_o feed_v at_o christ_n heavenly_a table_n on_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n who_o carry_v forth_o with_o a_o strong_a bent_n of_o affection_n to_o thing_n above_o col._n 3._o 2._o then_o i_o he_o find_v a_o strength_n of_o spiritual_a appetite_n carry_v he_o forth_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v abundant_o according_a to_o christ_n invitation_n to_o his_o supreme_o double-portioned_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d saint_n of_o which_o number_n himself_o seem_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o own_o mysterious_a song_n cant._n 5._o 1._o vers._n xxvi_o for_o god_n give_v to_o a_o man_n that_o be_v good_a in_o his_o sight_n wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n and_o joy_n but_o to_o the_o sinner_n he_o give_v travel_v to_o gather_v and_o to_o heap_v up_o that_o he_o may_v give_v to_o he_o that_o be_v good_a before_o god_n this_o also_o be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n the_o good_a man_n in_o god_n sight_n be_v the_o spiritual_a saint_n in_o distinction_n from_o all_o other_o what_o be_v unchangable_o good_a only_o be_v proper_o good_a in_o god_n sight_n none_o good_a infinite_o from_o eternity_n but_o god_n only_o 〈◊〉_d everlasting_a to_o eternity_n be_v the_o creature-spirit_n in_o the_o mediator_n good_a and_o to_o eternity_n be_v all_o obedient_a angel_n and_o saint_n bear_v of_o that_o spirit_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o the_o everlasting_a righteous_a life_n thereof_o good_a before_o god_n no_o angel_n no_o man_n no_o thing_n in_o the_o first-creation-make_a or_o state_n of_o angel_n or_o man_n be_v in_o this_o sense_n good_a however_o good_a in_o their_o kind_n and_o right_a use_n yea_o very_o good_a gen._n 1._o 31._o the_o natural_a man_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o restore_a first-covenant_n life_n and_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a be_v make_v good_a in_o god_n sight_n by_o submit_v to_o the_o plow-work_n of_o the_o cross_n christ_n spiritual_a husbandry_n upon_o it_o point_v so_o deep_a as_o to_o tear_v up_o by_o the_o root_n the_o natural_a principle_n of_o enmity_n and_o then_o by_o the_o same_o hand_n or_o spiritual_a blow_n be_v quicken_v up_o the_o before_o dormant_a seed_n of_o a_o incorruptible_a righteous_a new-creation_n life_n in_o which_o man_n nature_n as_o make_v new_a earth_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n this_o be_v the_o earth_n that_o by_o drink_v in_o the_o spiritual_a rain-water_n of_o life_n that_o come_v oft_o npon_o it_o bring_v forth_o herb_n meet_v for_o they_o by_o who_o it_o be_v dress_v christ_n and_o god_n most_o high_a heb._n 6._o 7._o saint_n be_v thus_o god_n husbandry_n and_o christ_n the_o mystical_a husbandman_n that_o do_v the_o work_n he_o cleanse_v from_o filth_n of_o flesh_n the_o vile_a fruit_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n this_o yet_o 〈◊〉_d not_o or_o enable_v man_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n unto_o god_n but_o to_o themselves_o only_o hos._n 10._o 1._o towards_o the_o far_o enrich_n and_o adorn_v their_o own_o nature_n they_o be_v empty_a vine_n and_o but_o fallow_a field_n yet_o to_o god_n somewhat_o clear_v be_v they_o from_o the_o nettle_n and_o thistle_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n but_o they_o bring_v forth_o no_o right_a grape_n or_o good_a fruit_n unto_o god_n unchangable_o good_a a_o seed_n of_o enmity_n remain_v in_o they_o after_o all_o natural_a cleansing_n be_v a_o root_n of_o bitterness_n bear_v gall_n and_o wormwood_n briar_n and_o thorn_n in_o a_o bloody_a bitter_a murderous_a mind_n of_o enmity_n against_o god_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o gospel-saint_n and_o truth_n so_o see_v we_o the_o good_a man_n here_o render_v so_o by_o god_n unspeakable_a gift_n consist_v in_o true_a wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o joy_n joy_v unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o spiritual_a principle_n of_o everlasting_a righteous_a life_n desire_n thought_n word_n and_o
all_o experience_n of_o man_n and_o warning_n from_o god_n to_o the_o contrary_a be_v as_o unpardonable_a as_o the_o devil_n first_o sin_n must_v be_v the_o very_a way_n of_o salvation_n what-else_a or_o less_o and_o then_o as_o to_o the_o second_o adam_n let_v his_o original_a creature-nature_n or_o spirit_n set_v up_o by_o himself_o in_o personal_a union_n with_o his_o divine_a from_o everlasting_a prov._n 8._o 23._o be_v deny_v and_o the_o very_a creation_n in_o effect_n or_o rather_o in_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v deny_v for_o this_o live_a creature_n or_o all_o comprehensive_a creature-nature_n under_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n ezek._n 10._o 20._o and_o in_o personal_a union_n with_o he_o comprehend_v in_o it_o as_o a_o polish_a shaft_n in_o god_n quiver_n the_o very_a man_n christ_n that_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n be_v make_v flesh_n be_v the_o very_a immediate_a hand_n by_o which_o god_n make_v the_o world_n by_o this_o creature-wisdom_n and_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v call_v god_n also_o be_v all_o thing_n make_v jo._n 1._o 13_a and_o so_o by_o the_o very_a man_n christ_n as_o comprehend_v therein_o be_v make_v both_o world_n natural_a and_o spiritual_a in_o a_o first_o and_o second_o creation-workmanship_n of_o he_o pass_v upon_o they_o heb._n 1._o 2._o col._n 1._o 13-16_a the_o same_o word_n also_o by_o which_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v make_v be_v the_o provide_v mean_n mouth_n or_o prophet_n of_o god_n to_o speak_v forth_o the_o whole_a counsel_n of_o his_o divine_a mind_n to_o they_o when_o make_v and_o to_o mediate_v between_o they_o and_o infinite_a divinity_n which_o without_o this_o interpose_v creature-vail_n will_v have_v be_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o they_o all_o this_o word_n be_v also_o the_o executer_n as_o well_o as_o declarer_fw-la to_o they_o of_o the_o whole_a mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n from_o first_o to_o last_o on_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n as_o obedient_o submit_v to_o the_o method_n and_o term_n of_o his_o new-creating_a workmanship_n or_o incorrigible_o rebel_n against_o it_o he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d roll_v of_o woe_n to_o the_o one_o the_o book_n of_o life_n and_o mercy-seat_n to_o the_o other_o in_o which_o be_v treasure_v and_o seal_v up_o all_o the_o distinct_a measure_n and_o portion_n of_o wrath_n for_o the_o one_o among_o the_o distinct_a portion_n and_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n for_o the_o other_o deu._n 32._o 34_o 35._o this_o live_a book_n in_o which_o all_o they_o do_v towards_o god_n and_o all_o god_n will_v do_v towards_o and_o with_o they_o be_v exact_o record_v and_o register_v the_o live_a stone_n that_o bear_n and_o know_v all_o on_o all_o hand_n god_n word_n to_o they_o and_o they_o to_o he_o jos._n 24._o 26_o 27._o by_o way_n of_o covenant_n will_v be_v the_o infallible_a witness_n for_o or_o against_o they_o and_o irresistible_a executor_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n towards_o and_o upon_o they_o all_o in_o everlasting_a love_n or_o wrath._n see_v then_o the_o case_n of_o those_o that_o deny_v any_o creature-nature_n or_o spirit_n in_o the_o mediator_n of_o elder_a date_n than_o his_o be_v make_v flesh._n and_o then_o when_o in_o that_o fleshy_a state_n crucify_a they_o that_o narrow_a and_o consine_n his_o crucisixion_n only_o to_o the_o violent_a death_n of_o his_o body_n and_o exclude_v or_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o death_n he_o put_v his_o natural_a spirit_n to_o as_o to_o the_o spotless_a but_o changeable_n earthy_a law-life_n thereof_o by_o kindle_v upon_o it_o and_o offer_v it_o up_o in_o the_o mystical_a fire_n of_o his_o eternal_a new-creature_n spirit_n luk._n 12._o 49._o heb._n 9_o 14._o what_o conformity_n to_o his_o death_n will_v they_o preach_v if_o the_o principal_a thing_n he_o crucify_a in_o himself_o be_v deny_v the_o principal_a thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v crucify_a in_o we_o will_v be_v deny_v and_o what_o then_o why_o then_o the_o subdue_a the_o vile_a affection_n of_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n must_v be_v reckon_v conformity_n to_o christ_n death_n whereas_o he_o have_v no_o such_o thing_n in_o he_o to_o crucify_v and_o then_o conformity_n to_o he_o in_o the_o but_o gradual_o restore_v righteous_a first-covenant_n life_n of_o the_o law_n holy_a flesh_n call_v it_o what_o else_o we_o will_v which_o he_o crucify_a in_o himself_o at_o best_a must_v be_v reckon_v a_o state_n of_o true_a salvation_n the_o saint_n everlasting_a rest._n and_o then_o the_o counter_a work_n of_o in_o part_n restore_v nature_n and_o the_o corrupt_a must_v pass_v for_o flesh_n warring_n against_o spirit_n and_o spirit_n against_o flesh_n 〈◊〉_d 5._o 17._o when_o indeed_o all_o be_v but_o flesh._n paul_n when_o eminent_a in_o holy_a flesh_n be_v a_o fierce_a fighter_n against_o christ_n gospel-spirit_n here_o be_v your_o divinity_n and_o anti-gospel_n teach_v in_o perfect_a contradiction_n to_o the_o declare_a method_n and_o word_n of_o god_n wisdom_n for_o salvation_n in_o every_o point_n some_o care_n be_v take_v to_o preach_v down_o and_o subdue_v the_o brutish_a lust_n of_o litteral_n sodom_n in_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n but_o mystical_a sodomy_n more_o criminal_a than_o litteral_n be_v preach_v up_o for_o salvation_n to_o wit_n such_o establishment_n in_o righteousness_n as_o be_v unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n gross_a sin_n in_o the_o dark_a ignorant_a corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n be_v cry_v down_o but_o all_o mystical_a uncleaness_n adultery_n idolatry_n theft_n murder_n sacrilege_n etc._n etc._n be_v preach_v up_o for_o salvation_n a_o hard_a say_n what_o be_v truth_n say_a pilate_n to_o christ_n not_o wait_v the_o answer_n jo._n 18._o 38._o christ_n have_v tell_v he_o beforehand_o that_o he_o come_v into_o this_o world_n to_o bear_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n v._n 37._o what_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o vanity_n or_o vanish_v shadow_n be_v in_o this_o world_n the_o whole_a first-creation_n my_o kingdom_n therefore_o say_v he_o be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n or_o to_o be_v manage_v in_o my_o worldly_a law-spirit_n of_o nature_n holy_a flesh_n where_o the_o jew_n will_v fain_o have_v have_v he_o own_o himself_o a_o king_n jo._n 6._o 15._o but_o as_o be_v imply_v of_o the_o next_o and_o to_o be_v manage_v in_o my_o new-creation_n spirit_n of_o truth_n all_o thing_n in_o the_o first-creation_n state_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v but_o vanish_v shadow_n of_o the_o truth_n all_o substantial_a durable_a eternal_a thing_n or_o truth_n in_o the_o second_o this_o be_v the_o good_a confession_n negative_a and_o affirmative_a christ_n witness_v before_o pontius_n 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 6._o 〈◊〉_d as_o we_o find_v jo._n 18._o 36_o 37._o the_o former_a express_v the_o other_o imply_v in_o the_o word_n truth_n christ_n witness_v or_o declare_v in_o his_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o truth_n or_o substance_n in_o god_n sight_n nothing_o unchangable_o 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life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n with_o the_o bless_a fruit_n thereof_o in_o man_n true_a love_n joy_n peace_n etc._n etc._n to_o from_o and_o with_o god_n and_o all_o right_a fruit_n bring_v forth_o by_o they_o therein_o unto_o god_n all_o these_o be_v everlasting_a incorruptible_a thing_n the_o spiritual_a tree_n root_n and_o branch_n fruit_n leave_n and_o all_o psal_n 1._o 3._o in_o this_o spirit_n of_o truth_n have_v man_n durable_a riches_n life_n food_n and_o clothing_n in_o this_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n only_o can_v they_o right_o worship_v the_o infinite_a divine_a spirit_n or_o father_n he_o must_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n in_o a_o spirit_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o truth_n all_o worshipper_n in_o any_o other_o spirit_n worship_n they_o know_v not_o what_o jo._n 4._o 22-24_a may_v be_v the_o devil_n as_o god_n
16._o t._n also_o he_o have_v set_v the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n when_o man_n 〈◊〉_d six_o or_o set_v up_o for_o themselves_o in_o their_o worldly_a nature_n and_o life_n of_o the_o law_n and_o so_o set_v up_o the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n as_o the_o only_a object_n of_o their_o desire_n and_o delight_n then_o do_v god_n judicial_o harden_v and_o six_o they_o there_o or_o set_v the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o then_o be_v their_o high_a wisdom_n a_o black_a darken_v veil_n upon_o their_o heart_n disable_n they_o for_o ever_o find_v out_o the_o work_n of_o god_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o it_o in_o the_o first-creation_n to_o the_o bless_a end_n of_o it_o in_o the_o second_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n fix_v man_n heart_n in_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n that_o be_v enmity_n to_o god_n blind_v their_o mind_n that_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n may_v not_o shine_v into_o they_o they_o see_v not_o to_o the_o end_n of_o that_o which_o be_v abolish_v two_o cor._n 3._o 13._o so_o set_v up_o for_o salvation_n in_o that_o law-life_n that_o be_v to_o be_v abolish_v that_o glory_n that_o be_v to_o be_v do_v away_o v._n 7._o fleshly_a 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v be_v not_o able_a to_o behold_v the_o spiritual_a glory_n of_o moses_n his_o true_a face_n of_o spiritual_a saint-ship_n he_o therefore_o put_v a_o veil_n on_o it_o that_o be_v come_v forth_o in_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n or_o the_o law_n to_o they_o they_o that_o set_v up_o in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n of_o the_o law_n for_o salvation_n set_v up_o in_o the_o veil_n such_o never_o see_v to_o their_o comfort_n the_o true_a face_n inward_a beauty_n and_o spiritual_a glory_n of_o moses_n or_o other_o saint_n nor_o the_o true_a inward_a face_n or_o spiritual_a meaning_n of_o any_o scripture_n all_o spiritual_a thing_n or_o truth_n in_o scripture_n all_o spiritual_a light_n life_n wisdom_n understanding_n all_o thing_n of_o god_n in_o his_o saint_n lie_v quite_o out_o of_o their_o sight_n as_o mere_a nothing_o in_o their_o day_n their_o judgement_n they_o no_o more_o skill_n or_o ken_v they_o than_o a_o beast_n the_o rational_a power_n and_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 11._o so_o they_o absolute_o deny_v all_o gospel_n thing_n and_o truth_n and_o positive_o assert_v there_o be_v no_o more_o excellent_a creature-life_n or_o thing_n man_n be_v capable_a of_o than_o what_o be_v set_v up_o in_o the_o first-creation-state_n of_o angel_n and_o man._n what_o work_n will_v such_o make_v at_o gospel_n special_o if_o fix_v here_o and_o so_o harden_v in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n thereto_o thus_o christ_n find_v the_o righteous_a scribe_n pharisee_n etc._n etc._n in_o a_o murder_v enmity_n to_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v the_o gospel-spirit_n and_o so_o of_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n who_o abide_v not_o in_o that_o truth_n or_o obedience_n to_o the_o say_a gospel-light_n in_o which_o create_v but_o quit_v that_o his_o habitation_n or_o first_o estate_n jo._n 8._o 44._o judas_n 6._o they_o that_o rebellious_o set_v up_o this_o shadowy_a world_n in_o their_o heart_n can_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n nor_o word_n thereof_o jo._n 14._o 17._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o they_o provoke_v god_n to_o give_v they_o their_o desire_n in_o wrath_n to_o set_v up_o the_o world_n in_o they_o or_o they_o in_o their_o worldly_a law-spirit_n of_o enmity_n and_o death_n to_o choose_v their_o delusion_n isai._n 66._o 4._o send_v they_o strong_a delusion_n that_o they_o shall_v believe_v stan_n lie_n and_o be_v damn_v because_o they_o choose_v rather_o to_o believe_v that_o than_o his_o spirit_n of_o truth_n 2_o thes._n 2._o 10-12_a so_o god_n christ_n themselves_o and_o the_o devil_n all_o concur_v and_o centre_n in_o one_o point_n the_o set_v the_o world_n in_o their_o heart_n or_o fix_v they_o in_o their_o own_o worldly_a spirit_n but_o upon_o very_o differ_v account_n then_o be_v their_o case_n as_o desperate_a as_o that_o of_o the_o evil_a angel_n heb._n 10._o 26_o 27._o though_o yet_o high_o esteem_v of_o man_n as_o owner_n yea_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v they_o most_o abominable_a to_o god_n mystical_a sodomit_n the_o most_o criminal_a sinner_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o be_v set_v or_o fix_v in_o their_o worldly_a spirit_n they_o become_v whole_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v which_o will_v be_v upon_o they_o at_o last_o in_o irresistible_a wrath._n vers._n xii_o i_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o good_a in_o they_o but_o for_o a_o man_n to_o rejoice_v and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o his_o life_n solomon_n at_o a_o dear_a rate_n have_v experience_v that_o there_o be_v no_o durable_a unchangeable_a good_a to_o be_v find_v in_o all_o first-creation_n life_n and_o most_o righteous_a action_n or_o thing_n thereof_o no_o true_a joy_n or_o happiness_n to_o be_v have_v in_o this_o world_n but_o by_o do_v what_o be_v true_o good_a in_o god_n sight_n in_o the_o life_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o next_o true_a godliness_n or_o power_n of_o 〈◊〉_d exerciseable_a only_o in_o the_o gospel-spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v profitable_a to_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 1_o tim._n 4._o 8._o that_o be_v it_o comprehend'_v the_o promise_a spiritual_a life_n of_o christ_n and_o comfort_n thereof_o in_o this_o and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o daily_a increase_n first_o fruit_n of_o it_o here_o and_o fullness_n there_o yea_o also_o the_o promise_n even_o of_o this_o life_n or_o worldly_a thing_n thereof_o such_o as_o 〈◊〉_d seek_v belong_v to_o true_a seeker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o 〈◊〉_d kingdom_n spirit_n all_o these_o shall_v be_v add_v to_o you_o say_v christ_n himself_o mat._n 6._o 31-33_a the_o only_a right_n rejoice_v in_o and_o do_v good_a in_o its_o kind_n with_o such_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n be_v as_o receive_v on_o the_o say_a account_n and_o manage_v in_o the_o kingdom-spirit_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v vers._n 13._o and_o also_o that_o every_o man_n shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n it_o be_v in_o the_o unspeakable_a gift_n of_o god_n only_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o inmost_a man_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o life_n hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n can_v feed_v upon_o the_o hide_a manna_n the_o divine_a glory_n as_o veil_v by_o that_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o thereby_o also_o unvail_v or_o render_v visible_a in_o a_o sutableness_n only_o to_o 〈◊〉_d not_o natural_a understanding_n in_o man_n or_o angel_n the_o never-perishing_a meat_n and_o drink_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n of_o the_o kingdom_n the_o divine_a and_o creature-glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o mediator_n be_v the_o thing_n true_a saint_n eat_v drink_v feed_v and_o live_v upon_o enjoy_v rejoice_v and_o delight_v in_o even_o in_o the_o peculiar_a delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n divine_a spiritual_a heavenly_a substantial_a thing_n thing_n eternal_a all_o this_o be_v the_o comfortable_a fruit_n of_o all_o their_o right_a labour_n in_o that_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o peculiar_a gift_n of_o god_n distinct_a from_o the_o natural_a spirit_n or_o state_n of_o life_n with_o all_o the_o fruit_n bring_v forth_o by_o man_n utmost_a and_o best_a labour_n therein_o vers._n fourteen_o i_o know_v that_o whatsoever_o god_n do_v it_o shall_v be_v for_o ever_o nothing_o can_v be_v put_v to_o it_o nor_o any_o thing_n take_v from_o it_o and_o god_n do_v it_o that_o man_n shall_v fear_v before_o he_o whatever_o be_v the_o immediate_a divine_a workmanship_n shall_v be_v for_o ever_o that_o be_v the_o new-creature_n spirit_n set_v up_o by_o the_o divine_a from_o everlasting_a prov._n 8._o 23._o in_o personal_a union_n with_o it_o and_o also_o call_v god_n that_o make_v the_o world_n jo._n 1._o 13_a heb._n 1._o 2._o both_o world_n natural_a and_o spiritual_a and_o all_o in_o both_o be_v comprehend_v in_o it_o and_o bring_v forth_o by_o it_o this_o fountain_n creature-spirit_n in_o christ_n and_o streaming_n forth_o of_o the_o live_a water_n thereof_o into_o saint_n be_v of_o a_o unchangeable_a nature_n the_o gift_n thereof_o to_o man_n or_o heavenly_a call_n of_o they_o into_o the_o life_n thereof_o be_v without_o repentance_n variableness_n or_o change_v the_o natural_a first-covenant_n principle_n of_o life_n and_o action_n set_v up_o in_o man_n and_o angel_n by_o the_o first-creation_n be_v a_o start_n variable_a waver_a thing_n ps._n 78._o 57_o man_n break_v that_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o than_o god_n his_o promise_n therein_o with_o he_o numb_a 14._o 34._o though_o man_n be_v child_n and_o spouse_n to_o christ_n therein_o jer._n 3._o 14._o
they_o break_v with_o he_o and_o then_o he_o depart_v jer._n 31_o 32._o in_o this_o sense_n god_n repent_v gen._n 6._o 6._o that_o be_v change_v his_o dispensation_n towards_o backslide_n man._n if_o man_n turn_v his_o changeable_a righteous_a life_n in_o the_o first_o into_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o second-covenant_n life_n christ_n will_v turn_v from_o a_o changeable_a husband_n and_o saviour_n to_o they_o in_o the_o first_o into_o a_o unchangeable_a enemy_n to_o they_o in_o the_o second_o isai._n 63._o 8._o 10._o if_o a_o backslide_n people_n return_v to_o he_o he_o return_v to_o they_o and_o repent_v of_o the_o evil_a threaten_v they_o exod._n 32._o 14._o jer._n 26._o 19_o jonah_n 3._o 10._o but_o he_o overthrow_v sodom_n &c_n &c_n and_o repent_v not_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n threaten_v because_o they_o repent_v not_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n by_o they_o commit_v jer._n 20_o 16._o on_o man_n obedient_a change_n of_o his_o sickle_n life_n and_o 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that_o do_v truth_n come_v to_o the_o light_n that_o his_o deed_n may_v be_v manifest_a that_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o god_n jo._n 3._o 21._o deed_n wrought_v by_o god_n in_o man_n and_o man_n in_o god_n thus_o god_n judge_n of_o and_o call_v such_o work_n the_o labour_n of_o man_n in_o christ_n gospel-life_n see_v what_o be_v say_v in_o this_o case_n on_o ch._n 2._o 24._o and_o v_o 12_o 13_o of_o this_o chap._n solomon_n do_v not_o here_o countenance_v man_n rejoice_v in_o such_o labour_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n as_o he_o reckon_n vain_a in_o themselves_o and_o unprofitable_a to_o himself_o ch._n 1._o 3_o as_o to_o any_o final_a good_a to_o he_o therein_o or_o by_o nothing_o short_a of_o the_o new-creature-state_n and_o man_n labour_n therein_o signify_v any_o thing_n towards_o eternal_a life_n gal._n 6._o 15._o neither_o circumcision_n nor_o uncircumcision_n righteous_a or_o corrupt_a nature_n or_o any_o thing_n do_v by_o man_n in_o either_o can_v be_v of_o any_o avail_n or_o 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the_o divine_a glory_n in_o favour_n and_o love_n shine_v upon_o he_o for_o ever_o first-covenant_n divine_v as_o well_o as_o evil_a angel_n and_o heathen_a philosopher_n place_v man_n summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la in_o but_o first-creation_n excellency_n whatever_o other_o title_n they_o give_v it_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o natural_a object_n and_o in_o the_o activity_n of_o their_o natural_a state_n that_o be_v a_o fade_a flower_n altogether_o vanity_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n by_o its_o penman_n acquaint_v we_o with_o other_o matter_n for_o happiness_n another_o life_n other_o excellency_n object_n and_o work_n man_n be_v capable_a to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o possession_n and_o exercise_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n joy_n and_o delight_n meet_v and_o centre_n be_v in_o the_o same_o work_n or_o thing_n with_o god_n true_a saint_n be_v in_o a_o union_n with_o his_o divine_a spirit_n in_o will_n understanding_n desire_n thought_n love_n and_o hatred_n they_o love_v what_o he_o love_v with_o a_o perfect_a love_n hate_v what_o and_o who_o he_o hate_v with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n ps._n 139._o 21_o 22._o all_o man_n labour_n be_v vain_a in_o his_o own_o spirit_n of_o vanity_n not_o so_o in_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o paul_n rejoice_v in_o that_o gospel-life_n he_o have_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o his_o labour_n therein_o but_o find_v his_o law-life_n and_o best_a work_n therein_o dung_n when_o touch_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v the_o law_n or_o to_o be_v find_v in_o that_o law-state_n blameless_a philip._n 3._o 6._o enmity_n to_o god_n tinctur_n sully_v and_o desile_n all_o that_o life_n and_o work_n at_o best_a with_o filth_n of_o spirit_n t._n for_o who_o shall_v bring_v he_o to_o see_v what_o shall_v be_v after_o he_o if_o man_n submit_v not_o to_o god_n term_n for_o receive_v his_o new-creation-life_n who_o can_v bring_v he_o to_o see_v what_o shall_v be_v after_o he_o either_o what_o will_v 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2._o 15_a have_v they_o a_o arm_n like_o god_n can_v they_o thunder_v with_o a_o voice_n like_v he_o what_o madness_n to_o think_v of_o prevail_v in_o this_o rebellious_a insurrection_n and_o contest_v against_o the_o almighty_a divine_a and_o irresistible_o mighty_a new-creation_n power_n of_o christ_n these_o old_a foolish_a humane_a king_n will_v all_o fare_n as_o their_o evil_a angelical_a king_n the_o king_n of_o all_o such_o king_n or_o rebellious_a child_n of_o pride_n job_n 41._o 34._o they_o will_v all_o 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o same_o condemnation_n with_o he_o will_v all_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o same_o lake_n of_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n the_o tophet_n prepare_v of_o old_a for_o they_o all_o they_o will_v be_v all_o final_o strip_v of_o all_o power_n of_o resist_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o force_v to_o suffer_v the_o same_o to_o be_v do_v upon_o they_o in_o 〈◊〉_d wrath._n then_o with_o their_o everlasting_a poverty_n will_v they_o have_v unutterable_a shame_n 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judas_n 7._o none_o fix_v in_o enmity_n to_o god_n can_v reasonable_o expect_v less_o than_o the_o unchangeable_a wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o there_o remain's_n to_o they_o all_o one_o and_o tother_o nothing_o but_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o fiery_a indignation_n to_o devour_v they_o all_o foolish_a king_n that_o choose_v to_o live_v and_o walk_v contrary_a to_o god_n in_o a_o know_a spirit_n of_o enmity_n and_o at_o a_o all-adventure_n with_o he_o levit._n 26._o 21._o 23_o in_o their_o start_n ps._n 78._o 57_o unsteady_a spirit_n of_o nature_n when_o offer_v his_o constant_a right_a steady_a gospel-spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o david_n pray_v for_o ps._n 51._o 10._o he_o will_v walk_v contrary_a to_o they_o levit._n 26._o 24._o in_o a_o unchangeable_a dispensation_n of_o wrath_n and_o but_o at_o a_o all-adventure_n with_o they_o while_o that_o first-covenant_n principle_n be_v his_o dispensation_n to_o they_o and_o their_o active_a obedience_n 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to_o in_o our_o nature_n his_o declare_a method_n and_o way_n of_o save_v they_o but_o they_o will_v not_o o_o jerusalem_n jerusalem_n say_v he_o mean_v the_o mystical_a earthly-jerusalem_n party_n of_o man_n under_o law_n or_o gospel_n jew_n or_o christian_a gentile_n the_o old_a foolish_a king_n reign_v in_o a_o first_o covenant_n righteous_a life_n or_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a before_o absolute_o fix_v there_o against_o the_o second_o and_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a how_o often_o will_v i_o have_v gather_v thy_o child_n together_o as_o a_o hen_n gather_v her_o chicken_n under_o her_o wing_n and_o you_o will_v not_o behold_v therefore_o your_o house_n be_v leave_v unto_o you_o desolate_a mat._n 23._o 37_o 38._o luk._n 13._o 34_o 35._o how_o oft_o will_v i_o have_v gather_v thou_o under_o the_o protect_a shadow_n and_o cherish_a influence_n of_o my_o divine_a and_o creature-wing_n my_o almighty_a divine_a and_o irresistible_o mighty_a new-creation_n power_n for_o your_o 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god_n and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d prov._n 1._o 31._o isa._n 3._o 11._o this_o will_v be_v find_v the_o case_n of_o this_o serpentine_a seed_n of_o first-covenant_n professor_n fix_v in_o enmity_n to_o the_o second_o in_o all_o former_a generation_n in_o the_o present_a and_o in_o the_o succeed_a generation_n that_o come_v after_o this_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o this_o world_n under_o satan_n reign_n they_o have_v be_v be_v and_o will_v be_v find_v in_o a_o universal_a contradiction_n to_o the_o gospel-truths_n and_o mystery_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n they_o greedy_o suck_v and_o drink_v in_o the_o old_a serpent_n poisonous_a doctrin_n of_o devil_n and_o confident_o teach_v the_o same_o in_o a_o know_a unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o this_o render_v they_o serpent_n devil_n a_o generation_n of_o viper_n that_o can_v escape_v the_o damnation_n of_o hell_n the_o wrath_n to_o come_v mat._n 23._o 33._o these_o old_a foolish_a king_n be_v the_o belove_a darling_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n the_o king_n of_o all_o such_o king_n and_o self-exalting_a child_n of_o pride_n job_n 41._o 34._o who_o therefore_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o condemnation_n with_o he_o the_o same_o tophet_n or_o place_n of_o torment_n the_o same_o lake_n of_o mystical_a fire_n and_o brimstone_n for_o ever_o rev._n 19_o 20._o mat._n 25._o 41._o these_o old_a king_n in_o the_o old_a or_o first-creation_n state_n be_v the_o choice_a subject_n and_o most_o creditable_a instrument_n to_o carry_v on_o the_o old_a serpent_n mischievous_a design_n and_o intendment_n against_o all_o the_o gospel-doctrin_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o gospel-saint_n from_o abel_n downward_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o this_o world_n they_o direct_o and_o know_o choose_v rather_o to_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o devil_n spirit_n of_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n then_o of_o christ_n gospel-spirit_n that_o be_v in_o unchangeable_a union_n with_o he_o as_o the_o principle_n of_o their_o whole_a 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spirit_n chap._n v._n vers._n i._o keep_v thy_o foot_n when_o thou_o go_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o hear_v then_o to_o give_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n for_o they_o consider_v not_o that_o they_o do_v evil_a here_o be_v the_o result_n and_o use_v of_o all_o declare_v in_o the_o foregoing_a chapter_n as_o to_o the_o vanity_n and_o vain_a labour_n of_o man_n under_o the_o light_n of_o the_o mystical_a first-creation_n sun_n or_o spirit_n of_o the_o law_n in_o and_o under_o which_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v at_o first_o create_v and_o christ_n bear_v gal._n 4._o 4._o paul_n draw_n the_o same_o useful_a instruction_n from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o 11_o former_a chapter_n to_o the_o roman_n chap._n 12._o 1._o for_o quit_v or_o give_v up_o the_o same_o earthly_a natural_a state_n the_o same_o thing_n with_o the_o foot_n here_o when_o restore_v or_o make_v again_o holy_a flesh_n the_o righteous_a natural_a body_n in_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n as_o our_o 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or_o righteous_a be_v find_v in_o enmity_n to_o god_n at_o best_a as_o in_o paul_n before_o his_o gospel-conversion_n can_v bear_v no_o part_n in_o the_o right_n worship_v of_o god_n which_o be_v whole_o to_o be_v perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n christ_n new-creature_n gospel-spirit_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o truth_n the_o infinite_a divine_a spirit_n and_o father_n require_v all_o man_n and_o angel_n to_o worship_n he_o in_o the_o son_n gospel-creature-spirit_n of_o truth_n how_o can_v man_n please_v he_o in_o duty_n of_o worship_n or_o any_o other_o performance_n towards_o he_o or_o man_n in_o his_o own_o spirit_n of_o enmity_n such_o enmity_n as_o be_v no_o otherwise_o extinguishable_a but_o by_o 〈◊〉_d death_n of_o nature_n be_v absolute_o inseparable_a from_o the_o life_n of_o it_o at_o best_a christ_n gospel-spirit_n of_o love_n in_o unchangeable_a union_n of_o mind_n and_o will_v desire_v and_o thought_n with_o god_n when_o it_o becom'_v the_o sole_a 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which_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o write_a out_o the_o whole_a counsel_n of_o his_o divine_a mind_n and_o the_o man_n christ_n be_v the_o supreme_a prophet_n mouth_n and_o infallible_a declarer_fw-la thereof_o to_o angel_n and_o men._n christ_n whole_a creature-nature_n be_v the_o immediate_a temple_n and_o sanctuary_n of_o his_o own_o divinity_n set_v up_o by_o his_o divine_a hand_n or_o workmanship_n from_o everlasting_a in_o personal_a union_n with_o the_o divinity_n prov._n 8._o 22_o 23._o this_o be_v type_v out_o by_o the_o litteral_n sanctuary_n under_o the_o law_n no_o stranger_n no_o nor_o 〈◊〉_d while_o unclean_a may_v approach_v or_o enter_v into_o it_o the_o pollute_a heathen-stranger_n and_o the_o unclean_a 〈◊〉_d in_o mystery_n and_o truth_n signify_v the_o natural_a man_n corrupt_a or_o righteous_a this_o be_v the_o stranger_n and_o fool_n here_o mean_v that_o be_v altogether_o ignorant_a of_o this_o new-creation_n sanctuary_n of_o god_n own_o pitch_v not_o man_n heb._n 8._o 2._o be_v ready_a with_o paul_n to_o think_v he_o do_v god_n service_n in_o deny_v and_o oppose_v this_o his_o own_o house_n and_o himself_o the_o divine_a inhabitant_n thereof_o in_o personal_a union_n with_o it_o as_o also_o in_o persecute_v to_o the_o death_n true_a saint_n that_o own_o and_o assert_v such_o a_o house_n as_o partaker_n of_o live_v walk_a and_o speak_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o it_o the_o new-creation_n sanctuary-spirit_n the_o creature-word_n wisdom_n or_o hand_n of_o god_n set_v up_o from_o everlasting_a by_o god_n own_o very_a divine_a hand_n be_v the_o immediate_a hand_n by_o which_o the_o whole_a old_a or_o first-creation_n world_n be_v make_v isai._n 66._o 1_o 2._o man_n angel_n etc._n etc._n which_o therefore_o be_v all_o to_o be_v roll_v up_o and_o lay_v aside_o by_o god_n as_o a_o old_a garment_n heb._n 1_o 10-12_a and_o in_o harmony_n of_o mind_n with_o he_o and_o obedience_n to_o he_o be_v the_o life_n and_o all_o the_o best_a and_o most_o glitter_a thing_n 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it_o be_v too_o painful_a yea_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o man_n save_o in_o sanctuary-life_n and_o light_n ps._n 73._o 16_o 17_o to_o discern_v the_o spiritual_a new-creation_n thing_n of_o god_n house_n and_o less_o yet_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o his_o very_a infinite_a divinity_n the_o true_o spiritual_a man_n judges_z or_o discern'_v and_o see_v all_o thing_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 15._o divine_a spiritual_n and_o natural_a the_o high_a first-covenant-saint_n in_o holy_a flesh_n righteousness_n of_o man_n be_v a_o fool_n a_o stranger_n a_o unreasonable_a man_n a_o profane_a infidel_n as_o to_o all_o gospel-thing_n and_o truth_n such_o troublesome_a self-confident_n paul_n desire_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o 2_o thes._n 3._o 2._o and_o 2_o tim._n 4._o 14_o 15._o as_o most_o impertinent_a irreconcilable_a babbler_n and_o disputer_n against_o all_o those_o gospel-truths_n or_o sanctuary-thing_n they_o bid_v at_o and_o pretend_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o contradict_v wisdom_n 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into_o it_o in_o that_o life_n or_o natural_a state_n he_o crucify_v gal._n 3._o 1._o nature_n in_o all_o man_n be_v a_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o his_o sanctuary-spirit_n paul_n in_o righteous_a nature_n be_v in_o union_n of_o mind_n with_o the_o devil_n a_o enemy_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n to_o god_n christ_n all_o gospel-saint_n and_o truth_n a_o stranger_n to_o all_o thing_n divine_a and_o spiritual_a god_n the_o mediator_n in_o his_o changeable_a angelical_a nature_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o humane_a towards_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o this_o world_n do_v cease_v by_o a_o holy_a death_n from_o all_o the_o work_n of_o both_o in_o the_o activity_n of_o the_o changeable_a principle_n of_o first-covenant_n life_n angel_n and_o man_n must_v do_v and_o suffer_v likewise_o or_o never_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n heb._n 4._o 4._o 10._o the_o mystical_a sabbath-law_n of_o the_o cross_n upon_o the_o work_n and_o and_o work_a spirit_n of_o nature_n be_v express_v by_o turn_v away_o our_o foot_n from_o the_o lord_n sabbath_n from_o delight_v in_o our_o own_o will_n and_o way_n 〈◊〉_d our_o own_o pleasure_n and_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n isai._n 58._o 13_o 14._o this_o be_v the_o very_a same_o death-doctrine_n and_o work_v of_o the_o cross_n on_o the_o whole_a natural_a spirit_n at_o best_a the_o obedient_a submit_v thereto_o be_v the_o keep_v our_o foot_n from_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o turn_v it_o away_o from_o his_o sabbath_n those_o that_o honour_n god_n herein_o he_o will_v put_v everlasting_a honour_n upon_o lift_v they_o up_o over_o the_o head_n of_o all_o earthly_a power_n humane_a or_o angelical_a call_v the_o high_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o ride_v upon_o these_o high_a place_n that_o have_v have_v their_o turn_n to_o ride_v over_o their_o head_n psal._n 66._o 12._o but_o those_o that_o from_o a_o fond_a love_n to_o their_o own_o vain_a life_n despise_v the_o lord_n sanctuary_n life_n shall_v be_v light_o 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the_o fit_a priest_n to_o perform_v all_o well-pleasing_a active_a obedience_n to_o god_n in_o preference_n and_o opposition_n to_o the_o gospel-spirit_n present_v and_o offer_v to_o he_o in_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n wherein_o alone_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o please_v god_n and_o do_v all_o thing_n well_o without_o any_o possibility_n of_o failer_z or_o miscarriage_n what_o come_v of_o this_o wilful_a mistake_n and_o heresy_n of_o adam_n a_o universal_a leprosy_n and_o contagious_a disease_n of_o sin_n and_o enmity_n to_o god_n and_o death_n in_o such_o sin_n upon_o all_o mankind_n rom._n 5._o 18._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 22._o the_o very_a sin_n by_o which_o adam_n bring_v this_o sore_a mystical_a leprosy_n upon_o the_o spirit_n of_o humane_a nature_n in_o all_o mankind_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o world_n do_v many_o professor_n in_o the_o end_n of_o it_o reckon_v have_v be_v his_o duty_n even_o to_o keep_v up_o the_o righteous_a life_n he_o be_v create_v in_o from_o death_n and_o 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the_o broken-spirited_n saint_n as_o to_o all_o that_o have_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n luk._n 16._o 15._o rom._n 2._o 29._o one_o such_o contrite-spirited_n man_n god_n value'_v more_o than_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n in_o the_o unbroken_a excellency_n of_o the_o whole_a first-creation_n isa._n 66._o 2._o how_o vast_o distant_a be_v god_n thought_n and_o man_n in_o this_o matter_n again_o the_o more_o sad_a and_o mar_v the_o countenance_n or_o visage_n of_o the_o natural_a or_o old_a man_n in_o the_o saint_n under_o the_o dispensation_n and_o discipline_n of_o the_o cross_n the_o better_a be_v his_o heart_n the_o more_o thrive_a prosperous_a and_o fruitful_a in_o spiritual_a life_n the_o spiritual_a man_n rise_v as_o the_o natural_a decay_n and_o fall_v the_o decay_n and_o sorrow_n of_o the_o old_a man_n be_v abundant_o over-answered_a by_o the_o increase_a joy_n of_o the_o new_a to_o the_o full_a death_n of_o the_o old_a do_v immediate_o succeed_v a_o compleatness_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o the_o new_a as_o the_o outer_a or_o natural_a man_n perish_v the_o inner_a or_o spiritual_a be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 16_o 18._o the_o light_n and_o short_a affliction_n of_o the_o former_a work_n be_v for_o we_o a_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o latter_a and_o rom._n 8._o 18._o hereby_o come_v man_n to_o be_v rid_v of_o all_o bondage_n and_o regard_n of_o ensnare_a vanity_n thing_n temporal_a delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o to_o be_v advance_v into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o as_o to_o look_v at_o and_o set_v his_o affection_n upon_o thing_n eternal_a only_o ver_fw-la 21._o lo_o then_o the_o plentiful_a harvest-sheave_n they_o that_o sow_v in_o the_o tear'_v of_o their_o natural_a man_n shall_v reap_v in_o the_o joy_n of_o their_o spiritual_a psal._n 126._o 6._o the_o decay_n of_o the_o life_n and_o glory_n of_o man_n in_o the_o first-covenant_n attend_v with_o a_o 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the_o world_n be_v full_a of_o enemy_n round_o about_o they_o corrupt_a and_o righteous_a man_n be_v all_o enemy_n to_o the_o life_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o spiritual_a saint_n thus_o do_v solomon_n distinguish_v and_o character_n by_o the_o mark_n of_o wisdom_n and_o folly_n the_o contarry-minded_n inhabitant_n of_o the_o two_o house_n on_o the_o sand_n and_o on_o the_o rock_n vers._n 5._o it_o be_v better_a to_o hear_v the_o rebuke_n of_o the_o wise_a than_o for_o a_o man_n to_o hear_v the_o song_n of_o fool_n here_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o ground_n whence_o the_o say_a wisdom_n and_o folly_n come_v to_o be_v practise_v the_o wise_a obedient_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n and_o rebuk's_n of_o wisdom_n christ_n his_o death-reproof_n upon_o their_o spirit_n of_o nature_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n prov._n 1._o 20_o 23._o they_o receive_v and_o submit_v to_o the_o chastn_a discipline_n of_o the_o cross_n according_a to_o the_o reveal_v and_o know_v method_n of_o god_n wisdom_n for_o salvation_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n fool_n listen_v to_o the_o please_a voice_n and_o charm_a song_n of_o folly_n it-self_n in_o devil_n and_o man_n their_o accurse_a other_o gospel_n for_o salvation_n in_o the_o restore_v life_n of_o nature_n man_n quiet_a submit_v to_o wisdom_n sentence_n of_o death_n within_o he_o upon_o that_o life_n they_o preach_v up_o and_o warrant_v for_o salvation_n be_v unspeakable_o better_a for_o he_o then_o to_o regard_v the_o delusive_a destructive_a song_n and_o flatter_a voice_n of_o fool_n that_o set_v up_o the_o first-covenant_n law-life_n and_o righteousness_n of_o man_n most_o false_o call_v it_o a_o gospel-state_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n this_o gospel_n or_o glad_a tiding_n if_o true_a satan_n preach_v to_o eve_n you_o shall_v not_o die_v at_o all_o you_o have_v eternal_a life_n in_o this_o first-creation_n state_n or_o life_n of_o your_o own_o nature_n the_o righteous_a life_n of_o 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their_o continual_o sin_v spirit_n of_o nature_n be_v bastard_n and_o not_o son_n in_o his_o never-sinning_a spirit_n of_o grace_n heb._n 12._o 8._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o so_o shall_v not_o be_v provide_v for_o in_o his_o house_n in_o short_a the_o rebuke_n of_o the_o wise_a lead_v to_o eternal_a life_n the_o song_n of_o fool_n to_o eternal_a death_n vers._n 6._o for_o as_o the_o crackle_n voice_n or_o sound_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pa_n so_o be_v the_o laughter_n of_o the_o fool_n this_o also_o be_v vanity_n here_o be_v a_o true_a character_n of_o the_o short-lived_a joy_n song_n and_o laughter_n 〈◊〉_d fool_n all_o mirth_n in_o first-creation_n life_n be_v but_o as_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n a_o short_a blaze_n and_o away_o this_o be_v all_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n 〈◊〉_d man_n amount_v unto_o all_o the_o fine_a song_n or_o
devil_n and_o his_o angel_n at_o first_o do_v but_o it_o be_v the_o distinguish_a mark_n brand_n and_o character_n of_o fool_n to_o suffer_v this_o anger_n to_o rest_v in_o they_o or_o themselves_o to_o be_v fix_v in_o enmity_n against_o the_o gospel-spirit_n and_o cross_n of_o christ._n the_o very_a elect_n satan_n will_v thus_o deceive_v but_o though_o they_o be_v for_o a_o season_n ignorant_o engage_v in_o the_o same_o folly_n such_o anger_n against_o god_n declare_a way_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rest_n or_o abide_v for_o ever_o in_o they_o paul_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d act._n 26._o 11._o in_o letter_n anger_n long_o rest_v in_o fool_n for_o any_o injury_n real_a or_o suppose_a do_v they_o whereas_o a_o wise_a man_n will_v pass_v by_o a_o transgression_n and_o not_o harbour_v in_o his_o bosom_n long_o troublesome_a revengeful_a meditation_n of_o a_o injury_n to_o his_o own_o and_o 〈◊〉_d hurt_v but_o the_o say_v mystical_a fool_n be_v the_o great_a fool_n of_o all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o great_a concern_n he_o lift_v up_o soul_n in_o first_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o ornament_n against_o god_n and_o the_o second_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o indeed_o a_o downright_a hater_n of_o and_o hateful_a to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o spirit_n wait_v for_o new_a spiritual_a light_n or_o revelation_n the_o proud_a in_o spirit_n scorn_n and_o scoff_v at_o this_o new_a light_n and_o reject_v what_o ever_o his_o conceit_a wisdom_n can_v receive_v or_o discern_v that_o be_v all_o gospel-truths_n and_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n vers._n 10._o say_v not_o thou_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o the_o former_a day_n be_v better_a than_o these_o for_o thou_o do_v not_o inquire_v wise_o concern_v this_o solomon_n here_o prevent_v and_o rebuke_n man_n quarrel_n and_o complaint_n that_o the_o latter_a day_n be_v of_o this_o world_n since_o the_o fall_n be_v worse_o than_o the_o former_a before_o the_o fall_n which_o bring_v a_o desolate_v change_n upon_o mankind_n into_o a_o dark_a dead_a ignorant_a corrupt_a state_n of_o nature_n man_n do_v not_o judge_n nor_o inquire_v a_o right_n as_o wise_o consider_v and_o discern_v this_o thing_n fall_v angel_n indeed_o be_v go_v without_o remedy_n on_o their_o first_o sin_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o man._n for_o god_n have_v overrule_v his_o fault_n and_o punishment_n to_o the_o far_o magnify_v of_o his_o freegrace_n by_o which_o he_o be_v offer_v better_a thing_n and_o great_a advantage_n than_o be_v give_v he_o in_o his_o first_o creation_n god_n have_v find_v a_o way_n for_o restore_v he_o to_o some_o measure_n of_o his_o lose_a righteous_a life_n and_o the_o universal_a experience_n of_o mankind_n as_o to_o the_o fade_a nature_n of_o that_o life_n by_o the_o first_o sin_n and_o fall_v from_o it_o and_o by_o a_o world_n of_o faithful_a warning_n from_o god_n and_o multiply_v instance_n of_o apostate_n after_o renew_v therein_o do_v make_v up_o a_o advantage_n to_o they_o beyond_o what_o adam_n have_v before_o his_o fall_n for_o he_o through_o something_o of_o inadvertency_n be_v surprise_v and_o catch_v alive_a two_o tim._n 2._o 26._o in_o that_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o very_a righteous_a life_n he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d of_o as_o if_o all_o that_o god_n intend_v for_o his_o final_a and_o absolute_a blessedness_n all_o man_n now_o find_v that_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n adam_n through_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o fleshly_a state_n entertain_v as_o a_o truth_n to_o be_v a_o lie_n if_o his_o say_n you_o shall_v not_o die_v at_o all_o be_v not_o sufficient_o refute_v by_o the_o death_n of_o all_o man_n as_o to_o that_o righteous_a life_n set_v up_o in_o the_o first-creation_n make_v of_o adam_n when_o will_v it_o or_o what_o will_v undeceive_v man_n man_n then_o restore_v into_o something_o of_o the_o same_o changeable_a righteous_a life_n adam_n be_v create_v in_o the_o perfection_n of_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v the_o advantage-ground_n of_o adam_n in_o order_n to_o the_o second_o personal_a trial_n of_o every_o one_o against_o the_o like_a fallacious_a arguing_n of_o satan_n 2_o cor._n 11._o 3._o and_o as_o man_n advantage_n be_v great_a for_o prevent_v a_o sin_v after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n so_o will_v their_o punishment_n for_o it_o be_v great_a even_o a_o irrecoverable_a destruction_n the_o latter_a end_n worse_o than_o the_o begin_n as_o high_a and_o great_a sinner_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n than_o adam_n be_v or_o they_o in_o and_o with_o he_o the_o same_o sin_n wilful_o repeat_v in_o any_o man_n be_v absolute_o unpardonable_a if_o that_o of_o adam_n and_o all_o man_n in_o he_o have_v be_v so_o who_o can_v have_v be_v save_v what_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n have_v do_v for_o all_o man_n leave_v no_o man_n capable_a of_o defend_v or_o excuse_v themselves_o by_o that_o wear_a proverb_n a_o fleshly_a first_o covenant_n israel_n or_o people_n of_o god_n have_v get_v in_o their_o mouth_n be_v that_o our_o first_o parent_n eat_v sour_a grape_n and_o their_o child_n tooth_n be_v thereby_o set_v on_o edge_n ezek._n 18._o 2._o all_o man_n may_v be_v recover_v out_o of_o their_o pollute_a fall_v nature_n if_o they_o will_v by_o christ_n general_n redemption-work_n as_o the_o common_a salvation_n 1._o tim._n 4._o 10._o judas_n 3_o rom._n 5._o 18._o all_o be_v capable_a of_o such_o life_n and_o justification_n therein_o as_o adam_n have_v before_o his_o fall_n and_o all_o be_v capable_a of_o a_o new_a trial_n for_o the_o obedient_a exchange_n of_o that_o life_n for_o a_o better_a a_o everlasting_a which_o adam_n at_o first_o fail_v in_o man_n latter_a condition_n then_o since_o the_o fall_n be_v circumstance_v with_o valuable_a advantage_n both_o for_o escape_v damnation_n and_o obtain_v salvation_n beyond_o his_o former_a before_o the_o fall_n all_o the_o evil_a consequent_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n sin_n be_v remove_v by_o the_o obedient_a death_n of_o the_o second_o and_o gospel-instruction_n be_v afford_v to_o caution_n against_o the_o like_a beyond_o what_o adam_n in_o innocency_n have_v so_o in_o the_o say_a respect_n god_n have_v make_v the_o latter_a day_n be_v of_o man_n better_a than_o the_o former_a though_o man_n have_v make_v they_o worse_o and_o if_o man_n make_v the_o right_a use_n of_o his_o advantage_n therein_o as_o he_o ought_v god_n will_v make_v his_o latter_a end_n better_o than_o his_o beginning_n by_o set_v up_o in_o he_o a_o everlasting_a gospel-life_n that_o never_o can_v be_v lose_v in_o the_o room_n of_o his_o fade_a law-life_n that_o have_v be_v and_o will_v be_v lose_v for_o ever_o by_o every_o man_n and_o angel_n that_o do_v what_o they_o can_v to_o keep_v and_o save_v it_o in_o a_o know_a rebellion_n against_o the_o only_a saviour_n and_o all_o his_o word_n of_o counsel_n and_o instruction_n mat._n 16._o 25._o vers._n 11._o wisdom_n be_v good_a with_o a_o inheritance_n and_o by_o it_o there_o be_v profit_n to_o they_o that_o see_v the_o sun_n the_o new-creature_n wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o man_n qualify_v he_o for_o the_o inherit_v of_o god_n himself_o render_v he_o a_o joynt-heir_n with_o christ_n of_o god_n rom._n 8._o 17._o the_o corruptible_a old_a or_o first-creation_n life_n and_o wisdom_n of_o man_n give_v no_o title_n to_o this_o incorruptible_a 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 1._o 4._o it_o belong_v not_o to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 50._o man_n or_o angel_n in_o their_o natural_a make_n and_o state_n which_o at_o best_a be_v in_o both_o and_o they_o in_o it_o altogether_o vanity_n no_o enter_v into_o the_o second_o covenant_n and_o kingdom-spirit_n of_o god_n but_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o all_o we_o receive_v from_o his_o own_o hand_n in_o the_o first_o to_o he_o psal._n 50._o 5._o all_o our_o own_o in_o our_o natural_a first-creation-make_a and_o life_n must_v go_v for_o all_o god_n own_o in_o the_o second_o if_o man_n yield_v to_o his_o suffering_n part_a part_n in_o order_n to_o his_o enter_v the_o new_a covenant_n the_o surrender_n loss_n and_o perfect_a resignation_n of_o all_o his_o own_o without_o any_o reserve_n if_o he_o come_v roundly_o and_o clear_o 〈◊〉_d herein_o not_o keep_v back_o any_o part_n of_o his_o earthly_a life_n or_o possession_n with_o ananias_n and_o saphira_n heaven_n be_v his_o own_o god_n himself_o his_o inheritance_n for_o ever_o christ_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o perform_v his_o part_n and_o undertake_v in_o the_o second_o covenant_n as_o to_o the_o unspeakable_a gift_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n luk._n 24._o 49._o act._n 1._o 4._o which_o he_o call_v his_o own_o the_o young_a man_n refuse_v christ_n term_n herein_o mat._n 19_o 22._o the_o old_a man_n in_o he_o be_v not_o willing_a to_o part_v with_o his_o old_a earthly_a thing_n for_o
body_n or_o man_n his_o whole_a body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v fill_v and_o clothe_v with_o a_o spiritual_a life_n glory_n and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o comprehensive_a character_n of_o all_o man_n or_o angel_n be_v possess_v of_o by_o the_o first_o creation_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v corruption_n inherit_v incorruption_n or_o attain_v the_o incorruptible_a inheritance_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 4._o nor_o man_n nor_o angel_n in_o innocency_n have_v any_o such_o thing_n as_o eternal_a life_n or_o everlasting_a righteousness_n actual_o about_o they_o or_o in_o they_o that_o qualify_v any_o for_o entrance_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n man_n and_o angel_n then_o set_v up_o by_o god_n left-hand_a as_o we_o may_v say_v in_o a_o first-creation-state_n if_o they_o know_o and_o wilful_o set_v up_o for_o themselves_o there_o in_o enmity_n to_o god_n and_o the_o second_o they_o will_v be_v find_v those_o lustful_a goat_n that_o through_o inordinate_a love_n to_o evil_a covetousness_n and_o lust_n after_o their_o own_o fade_a life_n and_o thing_n thereof_o so_o as_o to_o hate_v and_o reject_v god_n by_o a_o new_a and_o second_o creation_n at_o christ_n left_a hand_n sever_v from_o his_o obedient_a spiritual_a sheep_n on_o his_o right_n and_o force_v to_o receive_v the_o meet_a recompense_n of_o their_o error_n the_o vengeance_n of_o eternal_a fire_n mat._n 25._o 33_o 46._o judas_n 7._o by_o choose_v their_o corruption_n or_o natural_a state_n before_o god_n incorruption_n or_o incorruptible_a spiritual_a life_n will_v they_o utter_o perish_v in_o their_o own_o corruption_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 12._o the_o question_n here_o then_o amount_v unto_o this_o who_o can_v make_v the_o natural_a or_o first-creation_n state_n of_o man_n straight_o or_o unsubject_v to_o change_n and_o miscarriage_n that_o god_n in_o the_o abovesaid_a sense_n have_v make_v crooked_a liable_a or_o subject_a to_o both_o this_o question_n import_v a_o utter_a impossibility_n of_o make_v it_o straight_o eccle._n 1._o 15._o it_o be_v therefore_o peerless_a folly_n and_o madness_n in_o man_n or_o angel_n to_o attempt_v it_o or_o to_o establish_v themselves_o in_o it_o for_o happiness_n there_o be_v no_o way_n possible_a for_o either_o to_o be_v happy_a but_o by_o the_o death_n and_o loss_n of_o all_o their_o own_o there_o for_o god_n own_o which_o they_o can_v only_o arrive_v at_o and_o attain_v by_o the_o death_n of_o their_o spirit_n of_o nature_n and_o so_o a_o resurrection_n into_o the_o life_n of_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n god_n positive_o require_v both_o and_o all_o of_o they_o to_o part_v with_o their_o crooked_a changeable_a first-creation_n thing_n or_o thing_n for_o his_o unchangeable_o straight_a and_o incorruptible_o perfect_a new-creation_n life_n and_o thing_n however_o straight_o the_o former_a appear_v in_o man_n day_n or_o discern_a in_o the_o light_n and_o judgement_n of_o his_o wisdom_n in_o god_n it_o be_v crooked_a and_o so_o declare_v for_o man_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o man_n aught_o to_o consider_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o god_n from_o first_o to_o last_o begin_v to_o the_o end_n his_o beginning_n with_o he_o in_o a_o first_o creation_n and_o end_v or_o finish_v workmanship_n upon_o he_o in_o and_o by_o a_o second_o man_n ought_v also_o to_o listen_v to_o his_o whole_a counsel_n and_o instruction_n to_o his_o convince_a discovery_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o second_o and_o more_o excellent_a state_n they_o be_v offer_v by_o a_o new_a creation_n and_o the_o way_n of_o attain_v it_o the_o death_n of_o their_o crooked_a state_n be_v the_o undispensable_a mean_n and_o way_n of_o be_v exalt_v into_o god_n straight_a their_o crooked_a set_v up_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o his_o straight_a be_v certain_a damnation_n to_o they_o they_o ought_v to_o believe_v god_n own_o report_n and_o declaration_n of_o their_o crooked_a natural_a state_n and_o look_v after_o his_o straight_a spiritual_a life_n and_o state_n in_o a_o spirit_n that_o can_v never_o sin_v 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o stick_v at_o any_o cost_n or_o loss_n they_o can_v be_v at_o for_o truth_n prov._n 23._o 23._o &_o luk._n 14._o 28._o or_o for_o the_o life_n of_o god_n new-creature-spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n vers._n 14._o in_o the_o day_n of_o prosperity_n be_v joyful_a but_o in_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n consider_v god_n also_o have_v set_v the_o one_o over_o against_o the_o other_o to_o the_o end_n that_o man_n shall_v find_v nothing_o after_o he_o the_o good_a and_o evil_a day_n in_o the_o original_n be_v here_o translate_v the_o day_n of_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n here_o be_v a_o twofold_a day_n for_o man_n in_o god_n wise_a method_n and_o appointment_n set_v one_o over_o against_o the_o other_o which_o it_o be_v man_n duty_n and_o concern_v to_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o comply_v with_o recoyce_v in_o the_o former_a and_o due_o consider_v the_o yet_o great_a advantage_n to_o he_o in_o the_o latter_a to_o follow_v the_o lord_n counsel_n in_o both_o be_v his_o best_a course_n the_o spiritual_a mystery_n of_o these_o word_n be_v the_o principal_a intendment_n but_o first_o in_o the_o literal_a sense_n the_o great_a content_n joy_n and_o satisfaction_n man_n can_v find_v in_o the_o great_a outward_a prosperity_n when_o surround_v with_o a_o confluence_n of_o all_o visible_a desireable_n in_o this_o world_n he_o must_v come_v to_o experience_n the_o loss_n of_o all_o first_o or_o last_o which_o he_o ought_v to_o consider_v in_o the_o perishable_a nature_n of_o all_o such_o enjoyment_n be_v discernable_o write_v out_o a_o day_n of_o adversity_n over_o against_o his_o utmost_a prosperity_n therein_o the_o perish_a nature_n also_o of_o that_o life_n and_o desire_n in_o he_o that_o be_v gratify_v by_o such_o thing_n the_o belly_n that_o be_v for_o such_o meat_n do_v far_a preach_v the_o same_o doctrine_n to_o he_o caution_v against_o the_o place_n his_o happiness_n in_o such_o slippery_a uncertain_a thing_n death_n put_v a_o full_a period_n to_o all_o such_o desire_n as_o be_v answer_v by_o such_o desireable_n vanity_n on_o all_o hand_n proclaim_v a_o day_n of_o adversity_n and_o darkness_n set_v over_o against_o the_o day_n of_o such_o prosperity_n unwarrantable_a overvalue_v for_o love_v to_o and_o delight_n in_o such_o worldly_a thing_n will_v cause_v a_o destructive_a worldly_a sorrow_n to_o man_n if_o he_o outlive_v they_o when_o run_v down_o into_o a_o despicable_a state_n of_o misery_n and_o want_n he_o know_v not_o how_o to_o bear_v it_o or_o what_o to_o do_v with_o himself_o life_n grow_v a_o burden_n sometime_o he_o make_v away_o himself_o as_o weary_a of_o it_o but_o now_o as_o to_o the_o mystical_a principal_a sense_n of_o these_o word_n here_o be_v a_o most_o concern_v caution_n to_o man_n in_o the_o utmost_a flourish_n fruitfulness_n and_o inward_a mystical_a riches_n of_o his_o nature_n in_o a_o first-covenant_n righteous_a life_n where_o belly_n and_o meat_n desire_n and_o desireable_n root_n and_o branch_n tree_n and_o fruit_n principle_n and_o operation_n be_v all_o but_o a_o high_a sort_n of_o perish_a vanity_n sigure_v out_o by_o the_o former_a all_o this_o yet_o be_v but_o a_o vain_a show_n a_o dream_n a_o fool_n paradise_n a_o shadow_n a_o image_n only_o of_o true_a durable_a life_n and_o substantial_a riches_n in_o the_o heavenly_a creature-image_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n man_n at_o best_a in_o all_o this_o fade_a glory_n and_o honour_n of_o his_o own_o nature_n be_v altogether_o vanity_n ps._n 39_o 5_o 6._o the_o first_o adam_n be_v make_v in_o but_o the_o earthly_a shadowy_a image_n of_o god_n the_o heavenly_a substantial_a creature-image_n of_o the_o infinite_a divinity_n be_v find_v only_o in_o the_o second_o adam_n and_o his_o spiritual_a descendants_n by_o a_o new_a birth_n or_o second_o creation_n a_o day_n of_o adversity_n then_o be_v write_v out_o in_o the_o perish_a nature_n of_o all_o such_o inward_a as_o well_o as_o outward_a prosperity_n over_o against_o the_o high_a prosperity_n therein_o all_o such_o mystical_a soul-riche_n life_n food_n clothing_z glory_n honour_n wisdom_n righteousness_n all_o will_v be_v go_v again_o most_o certain_o make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o flee_v away_o prov._n 23._o 5._o while_o then_o man_n set_v his_o eye_n or_o heart_n on_o such_o thing_n which_o god_n say_v be_v not_o he_o be_v sure_a to_o meet_v with_o a_o amaze_a disappointment_n by_o new-creature_n thing_n thing_n of_o god_n which_o god_n wisdom_n reckon'_v the_o only_a creature-thing_n that_o be_v man_n wisdom_n thing_n that_o be_v not_o will_v god_n bring_v to_o nought_o all_o those_o thing_n of_o man_n which_o his_o foolish_a wisdom_n reckon'_v the_o only_a creature-thing_n that_o be_v 1_o cor._n 1._o 28._o in_o the_o day_n of_o man_n prosperity_n in_o the_o restore_v first-covenant_n
and_o own_a the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o his_o counsellor_n and_o the_o direct_a of_o his_o path_n prov._n 3._o 5_o 6._o t._n lest_o thou_o hear_v thy_o servant_n curse_v thou_o here_o be_v the_o reason_n for_o this_o advice_n the_o natural_a aught_o to_o be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d servant_n to_o the_o spiritual_a man_n in_o the_o saint_n as_o its_o dictatour_n and_o ruler_n but_o oft_o presume_v to_o usurp_v the_o authority_n of_o its_o master_n pretend_v to_o a_o infallibility_n in_o its_o judgement_n and_o so_o sit_v to_o be_v obey_v by_o the_o whole_a man._n but_o the_o word_n of_o his_o wisdom_n thwart_v the_o counsel_n doctrine_n and_o word_n of_o the_o spiritual_a it_o sollow'_v the_o say_v natural_a man_n will_v be_v apt_a to_o curse_v blaspheme_v or_o speak_v evil_o of_o all_o the_o right_a word_n of_o the_o spiritual_a these_o word_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d contradict_v servant_n or_o woman_n against_o its_o spiritual_a lord_n master_n and_o husband_n be_v the_o spiritual_a man_n in_o the_o saint_n not_o to_o heed_n nor_o follow_v the_o false_a reason_n thereof_o against_o his_o spiritual_a mind_n if_o he_o do_v it_o will_v breed_v great_a disturbance_n and_o confusion_n to_o he_o by_o a_o perverse_a misinterpreting_a the_o method_n of_o god_n wisdom_n in_o his_o deal_n with_o they_o and_o other_o in_o this_o world_n and_o its_o false_a conclusion_n therefrom_o will_v it_o raise_v a_o sore_n troublesome_a combustion_n and_o tumult_n in_o he_o psal._n 73._o 1_o 14._o when_o the_o spiritual_a man_n recover_n itself_o it_o do_v in_o christ_n heavenly_a sanctuary-light_n render_v all_o well_o and_o quiet_a again_o by_o its_o infallible_a discern_v arguing_n and_o concluding_n and_o it_o discover_v the_o natural_a disputer_n of_o this_o world_n ignorant_a and_o foolish_a as_o a_o beast_n unfit_a for_o the_o debate_n or_o right_o judge_v such_o matter_n between_o god_n and_o they_o v._n 15_o 22._o so_o jer._n 12_o 1_o 3._o and_o 20._o 7_o 9_o vers._n 22._o for_o oftentime_o also_o thy_o own_o heart_n know_v that_o thou_o thyself_o likewise_o have_v curse_v other_o other_o that_o be_v the_o spiritual_a man_n in_o other_o saint_n while_n and_o when_o in_o but_o the_o single_a activity_n and_o exercise_n of_o thy_o natural_a paul_n while_o in_o his_o legal-spirited_n cleanse_v righteous_a nature_n be_v of_o a_o perfect_o contrary_a judgement_n to_o gospel-saint_n about_o salvation_n and_o all_o thing_n relate_v or_o conduce_v to_o it_o hence_o do_v he_o blaspheme_v gospel-truths_n and_o persecute_v the_o declarer_n and_o owner_n thereof_o so_o have_v the_o saint_n this_o far_a argumentative_a consideration_n for_o quiet_a bear_a contradiction_n to_o and_o 〈◊〉_d for_o his_o gospel-doctrine_n not_o only_o because_o christ_n that_o never_o 〈◊〉_d do_v patient_o bear_v it_o heb._n 12._o 3._o but_o because_o himself_o before_o 〈◊〉_d conversion_n contradict_v blaspheme_v and_o persecute_v other_o on_o the_o selfsame_a account_n peter_n natural_a man_n before_o the_o spiritual_a seed_n be_v waken_v in_o he_o or_o know_v to_o he_o very_a 〈◊〉_d join_v with_o satan_n in_o that_o seem_a friendly_a advice_n and_o rebuke_n to_o his_o master_n be_v it_o far_o from_o thou_o lord_n this_o shall_v not_o be_v unto_o thou_o that_o be_v pure_a nature_n in_o thou_o shall_v not_o die_v christ_n rebuke_v his_o rebuker_n peter_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o a_o offence_n to_o he_o for_o be_v offend_v at_o that_o cross_n and_o death_n which_o by_o god_n appointment_n be_v to_o be_v bring_v upon_o the_o natural-state_n of_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n first_o or_o last_o in_o love_n or_o final_a wrath._n it_o be_v the_o selfsame_a doctrine_n the_o serpent_n preach_v to_o eve_n and_o by_o she_o to_o the_o first_o adam_n you_o shall_v not_o die_v at_o all_o this_o shall_v not_o be_v unto_o you_o you_o have_v a_o life_n above_o all_o danger_n of_o death_n in_o your_o natural_a first-creation_n make_v and_o first-covenant_n life_n or_o state_n the_o devil_n be_v unchangeable_o fix_v in_o enmity_n to_o the_o cross_n upon_o nature_n peter_n not_o so_o but_o beguile_v as_o eve_n 2_o cor._n 11._o 3._o unaware_o job_n while_o in_o the_o single_a activity_n of_o his_o decay_a natural_a man_n under_o the_o cross_n multiply_v word_n without_o knowledge_n walk_v in_o company_n with_o wicked_a man_n enemy_n of_o the_o cross-dispensation_n he_o be_v under_o yea_o he_o add_v rebellion_n to_o his_o sin_n clap_v his_o hand_n and_o multiply_v his_o word_n against_o god_n job_n 34._o 7_o 9_o &_o 35_o --_o 37._o and_o 35._o 2_o 3_o --_o 16._o the_o natural_a man_n be_v a_o offence_n to_o the_o spiritual_a because_o offend_v at_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o spiritual_a in_o other_o and_o in_o the_o saint_n himself_o there_o be_v just_a ground_n for_o the_o spiritual_a to_o be_v offend_v at_o the_o word_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n wisdom_n about_o salvation_n the_o natural_a without_o any_o just_a cause_n be_v offend_v at_o the_o spiritual_a for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n wisdom_n satan_n and_o the_o natural_a man_n in_o the_o saint_n himself_o be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n judgement_n and_o palate_n in_o this_o great_a case_n neither_o of_o they_o savour_n but_o hate_v all_o the_o eternal_a divine_a spiritual_n gospel-thing_n or_o truth_n of_o christ_n and_o god_n they_o be_v only_o for_o the_o old_a temporal_a fade_a first-creation_n life_n wisdom_n and_o thing_n of_o angel_n or_o man_n perish_v vanity_n this_o whole_a controversy_n be_v clear_o discover_v and_o state_v by_o christ_n himself_o mat._n 16._o 21_o --_o 26._o the_o natural_a man_n or_o spirit_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o single_a judgement_n and_o voice_n thereof_o be_v the_o foe_n of_o his_o own_o house_n the_o false_a friend_n in_o his_o own_o bosom_n that_o be_v not_o to_o be_v listen_v to_o or_o trust_v in_o this_o great_a concern_v and_o case_n the_o secret_a of_o the_o new-covenant_n even_o the_o require_a death_n and_o loss_n of_o the_o changeable_a womanish_a state_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o old_a or_o first_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v from_o she_o mic._n 7._o 5_o 6._o the_o spiritual_a man_n shall_v shut_v out_o or_o exclude_v his_o natural_a when_o he_o retire_v into_o his_o closet_n to_o pray_v and_o treat_v with_o christ_n about_o the_o death_n of_o the_o natural_a for_o if_o that_o be_v admit_v any_o share_n in_o prayer_n it_o will_v ask_v amiss_o even_o the_o spare_v its_o own_o life_n and_o what_o may_v nourish_v and_o gratify_v the_o lust_n thereof_o whether_o in_o its_o corrupt_a or_o righteous_a state_n 〈◊〉_d of_o flesh_n or_o spirit_n it_o will_v never_o vote_v or_o ask_v aright_o any_o thing_n of_o god_n in_o prayer_n the_o thought_n and_o voice_n thereof_o be_v to_o be_v rebuke_v and_o reject_v as_o well_o as_o satan_n himself_o with_o a_o get_v thou_o 〈◊〉_d i_o stand_v 〈◊〉_d nothing_o but_o death_n will_v full_o silence_v the_o cross-desire_n of_o nature_n to_o the_o spiritual_a cross._n it_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n therefore_o bring_v the_o cross_n upon_o it_o and_o the_o high_o concern_v duty_n of_o the_o saint_n to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o it_o no_o other_o way_n to_o be_v save_v paul_n when_o a_o holy_a law-man_n glad_o receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o death_n within_o 〈◊〉_d on_o his_o righteous_a natural_a state_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 9_o gal._n 6._o 14._o all_o the_o thought_n 〈◊〉_d and_o word_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n in_o the_o saint_n or_o other_o be_v to_o be_v suspect_v and_o reject_v by_o the_o spiritual_a not_o regard_v or_o listen_v to_o either_o as_o to_o its_o counsel_n or_o curse_v the_o contrary-minded_n spiritual_a sometime_o or_o other_o it_o will_v be_v at_o this_o work_n for_o it_o be_v flat_a against_o all_o the_o thought_n and_o word_n of_o the_o spiritual_a in_o its_o preach_n or_o prayer_n it_o be_v the_o carnal_a or_o fleshly-minded_n enemy_n to_o god_n and_o the_o spiritual_a lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o himself_o and_o against_o the_o spiritual_a mind_n thereof_o in_o the_o saint_n himself_o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o carnal_a mind_n of_o enmity_n to_o god_n final_o follow_v be_v eternal_a death_n to_o man_n rom._n 8._o 6_o 8._o it_o envious_o lust_n against_o the_o spiritual_a mind_n jam._n 4._o 5._o be_v direct_o contrary_a to_o it_o in_o all_o its_o thought_n desire_n and_o affection_n lust_n and_o motion_n labour_n might_n and_o main_n to_o hinder_v what_o that_o will_v beat_v and_o further_o what_o that_o be_v against_o and_o hate_v rom._n 7._o 15._o out_o of_o the_o saint_n mouth_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o untamed_a or_o not_o full_o crucify_v unequal_a yoke-fellow_n his_o natural_a mind_n or_o man_n proceed'_v blessing_n and_o curse_v jam._n 3._o 9_o 10._o the_o spiritual_a bless_v god_n the_o father_n the_o natural_a curse_n the_o spiritual_a man_n in_o man_n that_o
be_v make_v after_o the_o supreme_a new-creature_n image_n or_o similitude_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n person_n the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a adam_n the_o restore_v natural_a man_n may_v and_o oughts_z to_z bless_v god_n for_o his_o merciful_o restore_v righteous_a law-life_n as_o effectual_o call_v out_o of_o his_o corrupt_a state_n but_o when_o by_o god_n second_o voice_n or_o 〈◊〉_d call_v summon_v to_o deliver_v up_o all_o that_o back_o again_o for_o a_o spiritual_a and_o more_o excellent_a life_n he_o curse_v have_v against_o and_o 〈◊〉_d this_o gospel-voice_n 〈◊〉_d heavenly_a call_n all_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n or_o truth_n of_o god_n gospel-spirit_n and_o wisdom_n on_o these_o various_a account_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o curse_v for_o a_o time_n out_o of_o the_o same_o mouth_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o other_o in_o their_o restore_v nature_n fix_v themselves_o in_o enmity_n to_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n go_v on_o curse_v and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o eternal_a death_n with_o gospel-brethren_n these_o thing_n ought_v not_o so_o to_o be_v nor_o will_v always_o be_v so_o when_o the_o envious_a spiteful_a curser_n and_o blasphemer_n the_o belial-party_n the_o insidel_n or_o unbelieving_a rebel_n in_o the_o saint_n the_o natural_a man_n or_o spirit_n be_v full_o crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v and_o then_o raise_v into_o unchangeable_a harmony_n of_o mind_n with_o his_o spiritual_a and_o so_o with_o christ_n and_o god_n most_o high_a then_o all_o such_o cursing-work_n will_v cease_v for_o ever_o but_o till_o all_o old_a thing_n with_o man_n old_a life_n of_o nature_n be_v pass_v away_o from_o the_o saint_n and_o all_o god_n new_a thing_n full_o complete_v in_o he_o have_v even_o he_o need_v enough_o of_o this_o advice_n not_o to_o heed_v the_o counsel_n per_fw-la verse_n thought_n reason_n curse_n or_o evil-speakings_a of_o the_o natural_a spirit_n in_o himself_o or_o other_o against_o the_o whole_a gospel-doctrine_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o only_a way_n of_o salvation_n let_v it_o bark_n and_o make_v what_o noise_n it_o will_v they_o shall_v regard_v none_o of_o its_o thought_n lust_n word_n or_o way_n so_o as_o sinful_o to_o comply_v with_o or_o follow_v it_o but_o slight_a turn_v from_o and_o avoid_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v this_o troubler_n opposer_n and_o hinderer_n of_o their_o spiritual_a mind_n till_o whole_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v out_o of_o the_o way_n vers._n 23._o all_o this_o have_v i_o prove_v by_o wisdom_n i_o say_v i_o will_v be_v wise_a but_o it_o be_v far_o from_o i_o the_o wisdom_n by_o which_o solomon_n examine_v find_v out_o and_o prove_v the_o truth_n of_o all_o thing_n can_v be_v no_o less_o than_o the_o spiritual_a new-creature_n wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o this_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n divine_a spiritual_a and_o natural_a in_o their_o distinct_a differ_v excellency_n and_o perfection_n so_o can_v he_o call_v all_o thing_n by_o their_o right_a name_n and_o give_v their_o true_a discriminate_a character_n this_o be_v the_o peculiar_a privilege_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n understanding_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 10_o 15._o solomon_n in_o this_o do_v with_o his_o father_n david_n see_v all_o natural_a first-creation_n thing_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n at_o last_o to_o be_v altogether_o vanity_n psal._n 39_o 5_o 6._o the_o wisdom_n of_o man_n at_o best_a be_v the_o wrangle_a disputer_n of_o this_o world_n about_o and_o against_o all_o thing_n of_o god_n in_o the_o next_o it_o be_v the_o contradict_a blasphemer_n of_o all_o such_o thing_n absolute_o deny_v the_o very_a gospel-spirit_n life_n and_o principle_n of_o the_o next_o it_o be_v the_o wisdom_n from_o beneath_o earthly_a sensual_a or_o natural_a and_o if_o fix_v in_o devilish_a jam._n 3._o 15._o the_o unchangeable_a enemy_n and_o opposer_n of_o god_n wisdom_n and_o all_o the_o word_n thereof_o in_o true_a saint_n the_o natural_a undertaker_n in_o such_o wisdom_n to_o debate_v matter_n of_o salvation_n thing_n of_o god_n be_v the_o 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to_o all_o the_o spiritual_a truth_n thereof_o from_o the_o high_a wisdom_n of_o man_n isa._n 29._o 11._o the_o profess_v learned_a jew_n yea_o the_o very_a apostle_n know_v not_o what_o to_o make_v of_o christ_n gospel-word_n new-covenant_n doctrine_n while_o they_o be_v but_o in_o old_a or_o first-covenant_n wisdom_n the_o bread_n i_o give_v be_v my_o flesh_n say_v christ._n how_o can_v this_o be_v say_v the_o jew_n joh._n 6._o 51_o 52._o a_o hard_a say_n who_o can_v hear_v or_o understand_v it_o say_v his_o very_a disciple_n ver_fw-la 60._o so_o when_o he_o speak_v of_o his_o suffering_n and_o resurrection_n a_o little_a while_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o see_v i_o viz._n as_o a_o fleshly_a bridegroom_n again_o a_o little_a while_n and_o you_o shall_v see_v and_o know_v i_o viz._n as_o a_o spiritual_a one_o in_o my_o resurrection-life_n act._n 2._o 1_o 4._o which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o
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luk._n 6._o 39_o the_o very_a spirit_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v this_o ditch_n or_o bottomless_a pit_n the_o mother_n of_o all_o mystical_a whoredom_n and_o spiritual_a abomination_n of_o the_o earth_n rev._n 17._o 5._o or_o in_o the_o earthly_a natural_a state_n lie_v in_o wait_n as_o a_o robber_n for_o a_o prey_n and_o increase_a the_o transgressor_n among_o man_n prov._n 23._o 27_o 28._o all_o that_o in_o their_o renew_v spirit_n of_o nature_n righteousness_n of_o man_n or_o form_n of_o godliness_n in_o the_o first-covenant_n final_o deny_v and_o reject_v the_o power_n of_o godliness_n the_o new-creature-life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o second_o be_v fall_v into_o this_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o deceit_n all_o fix_a first-creation_n builder_n on_o the_o sand_n absolute_o reject_v exclude_v and_o deny_v that_o spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v the_o cornerstone_n and_o rocky_a foundation_n of_o the_o true_a church_n the_o woman_n here_o be_v indeed_o that_o 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27._o flesh_n and_o blood_n man_n at_o best_a be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v fit_a to_o wrestle_v against_o evil_a angel_n that_o they_o can_v make_v all_o that_o in_o man_n serviceable_a to_o their_o design_n for_o destroy_v he_o as_o on_o their_o side_n their_o friend_n in_o he_o in_o christ_n spirit_n of_o life_n be_v saint_n only_o fit_a to_o fight_v down_o both_o both_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o natural_a spirit_n at_o best_a and_o evil_a angel_n at_o the_o back_n of_o it_o to_o strengthen_v that_o foe_n of_o their_o own_o house_n that_o with_o they_o in_o all_o its_o affection_n and_o lust_n fight_n and_o war_n against_o god_n and_o the_o true_a interest_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n the_o complete_a death_n of_o this_o homebred_a foe_n but_o pretend_v womanish_a friend_n and_o counsellor_n in_o the_o saint_n own_o bosom_n mic._n 7._o 5._o be_v his_o full_a deliverance_n from_o all_o satan_n net_n and_o snare_n for_o than_o he_o find_v no_o part_n in_o he_o that_o he_o can_v tempt_v or_o touch_v please_v or_o hurt_v john_n 14._o 30._o when_o the_o saint_n be_v crucify_v as_o to_o all_o worldly_a desire_n in_o he_o to_o all_o worldly_a desirable_n without_o he_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n find_v nothing_o in_o he_o his_o belial-party_n the_o enemy_n of_o god_n be_v extinguish_v and_o abolish_v the_o literal_a woman_n by_o her_o snare_n and_o allure_a art_n make_v literal_a the_o mystical_a by_o she_o spiritual_a and_o more_o criminal_a sodomite_n it_o will_v be_v easy_a in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o the_o former_a then_o for_o the_o latter_a mat._n 11._o 23_o 24._o the_o light_n of_o reason_n in_o all_o man_n may_v fence_v against_o the_o literal_a but_o the_o best_a wisdom_n and_o strength_n of_o first-covenant_n holy_a man_n be_v no_o defence_n against_o this_o mystical_a woman_n practice_n upon_o they_o yea_o she_o turn_v that_o very_a wisdom_n and_o strength_n with_o the_o perish_a meat_n they_o feed_v on_o therein_o at_o christ_n earthly_a 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the_o true_a shepherd_n the_o say_v strange_a woman_n fill_v her_o mouth_n with_o the_o most_o entice_a persuasive_a word_n of_o her_o serpentine_a wisdom_n to_o furnish_v they_o for_o the_o serve_v all_o her_o mischievous_a design_n upon_o themselves_o and_o other_o the_o word_n of_o man_n and_o satan_n wisdom_n joint_o hand_n forth_o another_o pretend_v gospel_n in_o flat_a opposition_n to_o every_o word_n of_o christ_n clothe_v all_o their_o falsehood_n with_o the_o misapply_v letter_n of_o his_o word_n of_o truth_n this_o woman_n word_n be_v smooth_a than_o butter_n soft_a than_o oil_n but_o be_v draw_v sword_n wound_v man_n to_o eternal_a death_n psal._n 55._o 21._o many_o strong_a man_n wise_a strong_a and_o honourable_a in_o christ_n by_o first-covenant_n attainment_n have_v be_v so_o slay_v by_o she_o prov._n 7._o 26._o the_o palate_n and_o temper_n of_o humane_a nature_n in_o general_a be_v what_o ahab_n discover_v in_o hate_v the_o one_o true_a prophet_n micaiah_n that_o 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into_o his_o everlasting_a rest._n vers._n 16._o then_o say_v i_o wisdom_n be_v better_a than_o strength_n nevertheless_o the_o poor_a man_n wisdom_n be_v despise_v and_o his_o word_n be_v not_o hear_v the_o everlasting_a wisdom_n of_o god_n new-creation_n gospel-spirit_n be_v better_a than_o all_o the_o fade_a strength_n wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n in_o the_o first_o or_o old_a but_o the_o voice_n and_o word_n of_o this_o wisdom_n from_o the_o impoverish_v natural_a man_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o follower_n be_v not_o hear_v heed_v or_o regard_v by_o those_o that_o resolve_v to_o set_v up_o in_o that_o state_n of_o nature_n for_o happiness_n which_o they_o preach_v death_n to_o as_o the_o only_a 〈◊〉_d way_n and_o mean_n for_o their_o be_v true_o happy_a all_o such_o reproof_n of_o death_n on_o the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n and_o instruction_n of_o life_n in_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n be_v despise_v and_o reject_v by_o the_o wisdom_n of_o man_n in_o 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fall_v and_o become_v as_o the_o beast_n that_o perish_v psal._n 49._o 12_o 20._o a_o brutified_a mere_a sensual_a creature_n as_o it_o be_v have_v forfeit_v the_o righteous_a life_n of_o a_o man._n and_o when_o restore_v by_o the_o redeemer_n out_o of_o that_o pollute_a bloody_a condition_n into_o the_o same_o kind_n of_o changeable_a first-covenant_n righteous_a life_n of_o a_o man_n again_o ezek._n 16._o 6._o so_o as_o to_o remove_v and_o take_v off_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n the_o first_o sin_n itself_o be_v not_o hereby_o cure_v but_o through_o this_o very_a fresh_a come_n of_o the_o command_n or_o christ_n set_v up_o his_o first-covenant_n law-life_n in_o he_o again_z do_v this_o sin_n of_o enmity_n revive_v also_o which_o with_o and_o in_o dead_a nature_n lay_v as_o dead_a into_o a_o active_a bold_a confident_a dare_a presumptuous_a resist_a of_o god_n and_o his_o gospel-spirit_n as_o paul_n experience_v rom._n 7._o 9_o 11._o and_o have_v he_o obstinate_o 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he_o the_o palate_n belly_n or_o 〈◊〉_d and_o desire_n whereof_o whole_o and_o only_o savour_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d desire_v and_o 〈◊〉_d after_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n thing_n eternal_a delight_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n he_o so_o become_v alive_a only_o to_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o that_o to_o he_o a_o mere_a pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n in_o and_o to_o this_o to_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thing_n see_v temporal_a 1_o pet._n 2._o 11._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 18._o the_o dead_a fly_n or_o little_a solly_n here_o be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o little_a leaven_n that_o leaven_n the_o whole_a lump_n gal._n 5._o 9_o of_o mankind_n which_o can_v be_v purge_v out_o of_o any_o no_o otherwise_o then_o by_o the_o death_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o nature_n at_o best_a from_o which_o inseparable_a and_o then_o with_o our_o sacrifice_v spotless_a nature_n in_o christ_n our_o pass-ove_a shall_v we_o find_v that_o the_o destroy_a angel_n even_a christ_n with_o the_o same_o spiritual-sword_n or_o gospel-cross_n will_v pass_v over_o we_o as_o to_o that_o use_n he_o will_v make_v of_o it_o in_o wrath_n upon_o all_o fix_a incorrigible_a enemy_n angel_n or_o men._n this_o fix_a leaven_n or_o doctrine_n of_o the_o pharisee_n in_o a_o sour_v leaven_a spirit_n of_o unchangeable_a enmity_n in_o a_o 〈◊〉_d covenant_n righteous_a life_n against_o the_o second_o law_n against_o gospel_n be_v that_o christ_n warn_v his_o disciple_n to_o beware_v of_o mat._n 16._o 6_o 11_o 12._o for_o this_o cause_n do_v christ_n sanctify_v our_o nature_n by_o the_o death_n thereof_o in_o himself_o that_o by_o the_o like_a death-sanctification_a the_o same_o fire-baptism_n of_o his_o heavenly_a spirit_n of_o truth_n on_o our_o earthy-spirit_n of_o enmity_n and_o falsehood_n he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o in_o we_o joh._n 17._o 17_o 19_o the_o enmity_n or_o fly_v of_o death_n become_v unchangeable_a in_o man_n render_v they_o a_o most_o stink_a abomination_n to_o god_n for_o 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mystical_a white_a horse_n with_o their_o lord_n at_o last_o rev._n 19_o 11_o 14._o christ_n refuse_v any_o roll_a power_n as_o a_o judge_n or_o king_n in_o that_o earthly_a life_n of_o the_o law_n wherein_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v and_o do_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o father_n under_o the_o horse_v prince_n of_o this_o world_n in_o the_o say_v earthly_a life_n and_o worldly_a power_n he_o walk_v as_o a_o servant_n on_o the_o earth_n under_o they_o and_o so_o must_v saint_n in_o obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o conformity_n to_o his_o example_n joh._n 10._o 17_o 18._o they_o must_v lay_v down_o their_o natural_a wherein_o they_o be_v servant_n that_o they_o may_v take_v up_o his_o spiritual_a life_n wherein_o son_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v prince_n on_o 〈◊〉_d saint_n be_v spiritual_a chaste_a dove_n that_o know_v not_o where_o to_o set_v their_o foot_n or_o sin_v any_o visible_a relief_n or_o support_n in_o this_o world_n gen._n 8._o 8_o 9_o as_o keep_v for_o their_o 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pit_n a_o open_v the_o very_a bottomless_a pit_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o assert_v it_o to_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n a_o teach_v unchangeable_a union_n with_o the_o evil_a one_o as_o god_n sit_v in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o show_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v god_n and_o in_o all_o their_o ministry_n to_o this_o purpose_n see_v nothing_o but_o vanity_n and_o lie_a 〈◊〉_d they_o say_v the_o lord_n say_v and_o make_v other_o hope_v they_o will_v confirm_v the_o word_n that_o they_o have_v true_a peace_n with_o god_n when_o indeed_o in_o unchangeable_a union_n with_o the_o devil_n thus_o do_v evil_a man_n giving_z heed_n to_o seduce_a spirit_n and_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n cry_v up_o a_o fixure_n and_o establishment_n in_o the_o first-creation_n state_n of_o enlighten_v righteous_a nature_n in_o unchangeable_a opposition_n to_o god_n and_o his_o new-creation_n spirit_n of_o grace_n they_o prefer_v their_o law-spirit_n to_o his_o gospel-spirit_n which_o render_v it_o the_o very_a bottomless_a pit_n they_o fall_v into_o under_o the_o final_a wrath_n of_o god_n a_o deep_a ditch_n of_o stink_a mire_n and_o silth_n for_o evermore_o out_o of_o it_o there_o be_v no_o redemption_n it_o be_v very_a hell_n evil_a angel_n &_o man_n conclusive_a choice_n of_o that_o state_n make_v it_o a_o pit_n of_o their_o own_o dig_v david_n find_v his_o own_o nature_n a_o deep_a mire_n where_o there_o be_v no_o stand_v cry_v for_o deliverance_n out_o of_o it_o by_o a_o lift_v he_o up_o out_o of_o his_o earthy_a spirit_n of_o nature_n into_o god_n heavenly_a spirit_n of_o grace_n psal._n 69._o 1_o --_o 3._o the_o death_n of_o nature_n under_o the_o cross_n be_v our_o only_a way_n out_o of_o this_o miry_a pit_n of_o corruption_n into_o the_o life_n christ_n will_v reign_v in_o t._n and_o
thou_o in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o youth_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o eye_n but_o know_v thou_o that_o for_o all_o these_o thing_n god_n will_v bring_v thou_o into_o judgement_n solomon_n here_o far_o confirm_v his_o needful_a caution_n for_o due_o remember_v the_o many_o day_n of_o darkness_n that_o will_v succeed_v in_o the_o room_n of_o all_o fade_a first-creation_n light_n literal_a or_o mystical_a and_o all_o delight_n or_o rejoice_v therein_o know_v that_o for_o all_o this_o god_n will_v bring_v thou_o into_o judgement_n this_o word_n be_v direct_v to_o two_o sort_n of_o people_n such_o as_o live_v whole_o in_o the_o corrupt_a spirit_n of_o nature_n gratify_v only_o their_o bodily_a life_n lust_n eye_n and_o other_o sense_n with_o the_o visible_a object_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o world_n represent_v by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o literal_a sun_n after_o the_o large_a experience_n hereof_o he_o bid_v they_o at_o their_o peril_n go_v on_o but_o be_v sure_a god_n will_v bring_v they_o into_o judgement_n for_o all_o such_o thing_n and_o his_o judgement_n on_o they_o will_v bring_v those_o day_n of_o darkness_n upon_o they_o which_o will_v be_v many_o even_o eternal_a darkness_n and_o death_n but_o the_o young_a man_n here_o chief_o mean_v be_v man_n in_o the_o youthful_a flourish_n of_o his_o own_o restore_v nature_n and_o fruitful_a exercise_n of_o it_o in_o a_o first-covenant_n life_n if_o he_o refuse_v to_o part_v with_o all_o this_o under_o the_o cross_n to_o live_v and_o walk_v with_o god_n under_o the_o yet_o more_o excellent_a new-creation_n spirit_n of_o christ_n or_o mystical_a sun_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n eternal_a darkness_n and_o death_n will_v come_v upon_o he_o also_o in_o conclusion_n as_o well_o as_o on_o the_o other_o when_o such_o provoke_v god_n to_o give_v they_o up_o to_o their_o own_o self-chosen_a way_n so_o that_o he_o will_v no_o long_o deal_v with_o they_o in_o mercy_n or_o wait_v to_o be_v gracious_a to_o they_o but_o swear_v in_o wrath_n they_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n they_o have_v nothing_o certain_a to_o expect_v but_o fiery_a indignation_n for_o ever_o heb._n 10._o 26_o 27_o which_o will_v turn_v all_o their_o light_n life_n and_o comfort_n into_o unchangeable_a darkness_n and_o death_n vers._n 10._o therefore_o remove_v sorrow_n heb._n anger_n from_o thy_o heart_n and_o put_v away_o evil_a from_o thy_o flesh_n for_o childhood_n and_o youth_n be_v vanity_n to_o prevent_v the_o say_v sad_a judgement_n solomon_n advise_v man_n to_o remove_v sorrow_n or_o anger_n from_o his_o heart_n under_o and_o against_o the_o death-work_n of_o the_o cross_n upon_o nature_n be_v not_o offend_v or_o grieve_v at_o this_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o only_a way_n in_o the_o method_n of_o his_o wisdom_n for_o salvation_n put_v away_o such_o sorrow_n or_o anger_n and_o be_v quiet_o yea_o glad_o with_o paul_n gal._n 16._o 14._o obedient_a thereto_o as_o the_o only_a way_n to_o everlasting_a joy_n joh._n 16._o 21_o 22._o the_o pang_n of_o death_n to_o the_o natural_a spirit_n figure_v by_o the_o woman_n in_o travel_n will_v vanish_v on_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o spiritual_a manchild_n in_o it_o and_o its_o quicken_a up_o into_o the_o new_a life_n of_o the_o say_a child_n the_o true_a manly_a new-creation_n life_n of_o christ_n and_o god_n our_o natural_a man_n under_o the_o cross_n aught_o to_o put_v away_o sorrow_n and_o anger_n not_o reckon_v its_o present_a suffering_n fit_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o spiritual_a life_n set_v before_o we_o the_o exceed_a weight_n of_o glory_n that_o be_v to_o follow_v thus_o do_v christ_n himself_o and_o paul_n reckon_v heb._n 12._o 2._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 17._o all_o struggle_v sorrow_n and_o anger_n under_o the_o cross_n make_v it_o more_o uneasy_a obedient_o submit_v to_o christ_n herein_o and_o his_o yoke_n will_v be_v find_v easy_a and_o burden_v light_n mat._n 11._o 28_o 30._o those_o that_o learn_v of_o he_o will_v be_v meek_a lowly_a and_o quiet_o submit_v to_o his_o cross_n and_o father_n will_n and_o command_n therein_o as_o he_o do_v it_o be_v the_o rebellious_a 〈◊〉_d mind_n that_o be_v trouble_v cry_v out_o and_o be_v angry_a and_o offend_v at_o this_o dispensation_n as_o unwilling_a to_o submit_v to_o this_o spiritual_a law_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v ready_a to_o say_v to_o christ_n for_o this_o spiritual_a as_o zipporah_n to_o moses_n for_o the_o literal_a circumcision_n a_o bloody_a husband_n be_v thou_o unto_o i_o exod._n 4._o 25_o 26._o t._n for_o childhood_n and_o youth_n be_v vanity_n all_o the_o time_n of_o man_n nonage_n in_o first-creation_n life_n at_o best_a the_o mind_n be_v carnal_a or_o 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v enmity_n to_o god_n rom._n 8._o 7._o as_o find_v in_o a_o contrariety_n to_o the_o spiritual_a law_n and_o mind_n of_o christ._n hence_o man_n whole_a work_n desire_v thought_n design_n and_o counsel_n therein_o be_v nothing_o but_o folly_n and_o vanity_n in_o the_o but_o restore_v first-covenant_n righteous_a life_n of_o the_o law_n and_o utmost_a youthful_a vigour_n activity_n flourish_n and_o fruitfulness_n thereof_o be_v even_o the_o true_a saint_n but_o as_o a_o servant_n in_o childhood_n nonage_n and_o minority_n ignorant_a of_o any_o such_o life_n he_o have_v the_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o in_o he_o wherein_o to_o be_v heir_n of_o all_o gal._n 4._o 1._o all_o job_n paul_n or_o any_o saint_n have_v have_v but_o in_o that_o restore_v spirit_n of_o bondage_n or_o of_o the_o law_n have_v be_v find_v vanity_n and_o they_o themselves_o at_o best_a therein_o altogether_o vanity_n psal._n 39_o 5._o such_o childhood_n and_o youth_n be_v vanity_n itself_o have_v nothing_o but_o vanity_n in_o it_o it_o be_v life_n work_n fruit_n wisdom_n righteousness_n be_v nothing_o but_o vanish_v shadow_n of_o the_o creature-life_n wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o thing_n of_o god_n chap._n xii_o v._o 1._o remember_v now_o thy_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o youth_n while_o the_o evil_a day_n come_v not_o nor_o the_o year_n draw_v nigh_o when_o thou_o shall_v say_v i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o they_o here_o be_v a_o far_a reason_n for_o man_n remember_v his_o creator_n in_o the_o youthful_a season_n of_o his_o bodily_a life_n and_o as_o figure_v by_o that_o the_o youthful_a vigour_n and_o flourish_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o restore_v righteous_a first-covenant_n life_n thereof_o christ_n be_v a_o twofold_a creator_n of_o bless_a angel_n and_o saint_n by_o a_o first_o and_o second-creation-workmanship_n upon_o they_o of_o all_o other_o man_n angel_n and_o thing_n a_o single_a creator_n by_o a_o first-creation-workmanship_n only_o the_o former_a eph._n 2._o 10._o col._n 1._o 18._o the_o latter_a 16._o as_o first-born_a of_o every_o creature_n ver_fw-la 15._o fountain_n of_o all_o creature-being_a and_o life_n do_v he_o comprehend_v the_o immortal_a spirit_n of_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n as_o radical_o exist_v in_o he_o v._n 17._o which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d forth_o by_o he_o into_o a_o personal_a subsist_v at_o their_o appoint_a season_n he_o that_o create_v all_o thing_n be_v god_n god_n the_o mediator_n in_o his_o conjunctive_a divine_a and_o creature-nature_n joh._n 1._o 1_o 3._o heb._n 1._o 2._o &_o 3._o 4._o his_o creature-spirit_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o creature-being_n and_o the_o immediate_a hand_n by_o which_o bring_v forth_o in_o their_o distinct_a subsistency_n and_o visibility_n in_o all_o do_v he_o fulfil_v the_o will_n of_o the_o infinite_a divinity_n who_o say_v let_v there_o be_v this_o that_o and_o tother_o and_o according_o be_v all_o thing_n create_v visible_a and_o invisible_a answer_v the_o exi_a being_n give_v they_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o mediator_n vast_a original_n creature-being_a and_o as_o angel_n and_o man_n have_v their_o natural_a being_n so_o that_o natural_a first-covenant_n light_n and_o life_n from_o christ_n which_o fit_v they_o for_o the_o right_a exercise_n of_o their_o being_n as_o perfect_v natural_a being_n with_o a_o perfect_a natural_a life_n breathe_v into_o and_o set_v up_o in_o their_o 〈◊〉_d be_v they_o the_o product_n of_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d creation-workmanship_n upon_o they_o they_o receive_v their_o being_n light_n and_o life_n from_o he_o saint_n over_o and_o above_o all_o this_o receive_v from_o he_o a_o spiritual_a everlasting_a righteous_a life_n and_o be_v make_v spiritual_a vessel_n or_o sit_v reception_n thereof_o by_o his_o second_o or_o new-creation-workmanship_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o be_v and_o life_n be_v also_o in_o himself_o as_o head_n of_o the_o church_n col._n 1._o 18._o the_o incorruptible_a seed_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o of_o this_o new_a life_n be_v cast_v into_o their_o spirit_n from_o the_o date_n of_o their_o radical_a exist_v in_o the_o
shall_v be_v turn_v into_o a_o painful_a restless_a comfortless_a wearisome_a condition_n all_o former_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n into_o labour_n and_o sorrow_n psal._n 90._o 10._o man_n most_o concern_v duty_n then_o be_v to_o listen_v to_o god_n way_n for_o the_o receive_v his_o fresh_a oil_n or_o holy_a anoint_v that_o will_v give_v a_o everlasting_a newness_n of_o life_n vigour_n strength_n and_o beauty_n to_o his_o whole_a person_n wherein_o to_o feed_v upon_o never-perishing_a meat_n the_o delight_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n if_o the_o rain_n of_o spiritual_a conviction_n and_o beamings-forth_a of_o spiritual_a light_n be_v disobedient_o reject_v and_o turn_v from_o after_o they_o will_v the_o cloud_n of_o god_n final_a wrath_n come_v upon_o man_n from_o the_o same_o hand_n or_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o cause_v the_o rain_n thereof_o to_o fall_v and_o the_o sun_n to_o shine_v upon_o they_o while_o it_o be_v to_o day_n with_o they_o mat._n 5._o 45._o heb._n 3._o 15._o vers._n 5._o also_o when_o they_o shall_v be_v afraid_a of_o that_o which_o be_v high_a and_o fear_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o way_n and_o the_o almond-tree_n shall_v flourish_v and_o the_o grasshopper_n shall_v be_v a_o burden_n and_o desire_n shall_v fail_v because_o man_n go_v to_o his_o long_a home_n and_o the_o mourner_n go_v about_o the_o street_n here_o be_v a_o account_n of_o the_o deplorable_a condition_n of_o the_o incorrigible_o wicked_a under_o the_o cross_n in_o final_a wrath_n they_o shall_v be_v afraid_a of_o that_o which_o be_v high_a that_o be_v of_o christ_n the_o high_a and_o almighty_a king_n come_v forth_o in_o the_o brightness_n glory_n and_o irresistible_a power_n of_o his_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a creature-life_n to_o destroy_v all_o rebel_n against_o his_o kingly_a gospel-spirit_n in_o such_o his_o appearance_n will_v he_o be_v everlasting_a destruction_n to_o foe_n and_o salvation_n to_o friend_n 2_o thess._n 1._o 7_o 10._o this_o high_a lord_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n will_v manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o infinite_a 〈◊〉_d of_o his_o divinity_n and_o summon_v all_o man_n and_o angel_n before_o he_o to_o receive_v answerable_a to_o the_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d by_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o or_o rebellion_n against_o his_o gospel-spirit_n and_o divine_a will_n in_o the_o body_n or_o earthly_a state_n in_o their_o day_n on_o earth_n what_o a_o maze_n and_o consternation_n enemy_n will_v be_v then_o find_v in_o see_v rev._n 6._o 15_o 17._o self-exalting_a man_n with_o the_o mystical_a rock_n and_o mountain_n they_o will_v have_v recourse_n to_o the_o supreme_a evil_a power_n of_o this_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n must_v both_o and_o all_o proud_a helper_n job_n 9_o 13._o and_o help_v stoop_v bow_n and_o inevitable_o fall_v under_o the_o great_a wrath_n of_o this_o universal_a monarch_n then_o will_v they_o be_v fill_v with_o fear_n in_o 〈◊〉_d self-chosen_a way_n as_o undeniable_o discover_v in_o the_o evil_a thereof_o and_o then_o the_o almond-tree_n shall_v flourish_v and_o the_o grasshopper_n be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d the_o state_n they_o have_v choose_v in_o enmity_n to_o god_n shall_v be_v their_o curse_n and_o punishment_n in_o the_o most_o flourish_a life_n thereof_o represent_v by_o the_o fruitful_a almond-tree_n and_o that_o grasshopper_n which_o shall_v be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d as_o a_o sign_n and_o remembrancer_n of_o the_o warm_a summer_n or_o flourish_a season_n they_o once_o enjoy_v in_o the_o say_v natural_a state_n all_o this_o will_v increase_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o they_o will_v find_v all_o the_o goodliness_n thereof_o fade_v away_o and_o all_o their_o desire_n towards_o or_o delight_n in_o it_o 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d because_o it_o can_v 〈◊〉_d no_o long_o any_o comfort_n or_o satisfaction_n to_o they_o all_o object_n of_o desire_n and_o delight_n to_o the_o natural_a life_n of_o body_n or_o spirit_n shall_v by_o the_o wrath_n and_o curse_n of_o god_n cease_v and_o 〈◊〉_d they_o for_o ever_o rev._n 18._o 14._o and_o then_o as_o their_o sorrowful_a complaint_n shall_v they_o go_v to_o their_o long_a home_n and_o the_o mourner_n go_v about_o the_o street_n to_o their_o eternal_a home_n the_o tophet_n place_n or_o state_n of_o everlasting_a torment_n under_o wrath_n must_v they_o go_v where_o to_o go_v mourning_n and_o weep_v for_o ever_o about_o 〈◊〉_d street_n of_o that_o accurse_a babylonish_n city_n make_v up_o of_o innumerable_a angel_n and_o man_n unchangeable_o set_v to_o do_v and_o be_v evil_a in_o their_o earthly_a life_n of_o nature_n as_o fix_v in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o heavenly_a spirit_n of_o grace_n vers._n 6._o or_o ever_o the_o silver_n cord_n be_v loose_v or_o the_o golden_a bowl_n be_v break_v or_o the_o pitcher_n be_v break_v at_o the_o fountain_n or_o the_o wheel_n break_v at_o the_o cistern_n in_o these_o dark_a mystical_a word_n the_o say_a truth_n be_v far_o signify_v the_o four_o obscure_a literal_a expression_n here_o may_v fit_o signify_v the_o dreadful_a judgement_n of_o god_n on_o every_o part_n of_o man_n immortal_a be_v figure_v by_o the_o dissolve_a part_n and_o power_n of_o bodily_a life_n when_o once_o their_o trial_n and_o his_o patience_n towards_o they_o be_v come_v to_o a_o period_n christ_n convince_a discovery_n of_o himself_o by_o spiritual_a light_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d riches_n glory_n and_o fullness_n 〈◊〉_d his_o bless_a person_n be_v as_o silver_n cord_n of_o love_n by_o which_o they_o shall_v have_v be_v draw_v and_o bind_v fast_o to_o he_o in_o 〈◊〉_d spirit_n or_o principle_n of_o the_o new_a and_o everlasting_a covenant_n which_o be_v call_v love_n 1_o cor._n 13._o rom._n 13._o 8_o 10._o this_o love_n this_o gospel_n 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o fulfiller_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o everypoint_n in_o every_o sense_n of_o 〈◊〉_d literal_a and_o mystical_a in_o the_o utmost_a extent_n and_o to_o all_o intent_n and_o purpose_n to_o god_n well-pleasing_a and_o man_n salvation_n out_o of_o the_o golden_a bowl_n of_o his_o heavenly_a creature-spirit_n zech._n 4._o 2._o have_v christ_n pour_v forth_o the_o holy_a oil_n of_o spiritual_a light_n into_o the_o mystical_a pitcher_n of_o man_n natural_a spirit_n which_o abuse_v and_o turn_v from_o the_o say_a silver_n cord_n be_v break_v spiritual_a light_n withdraw_v all_o sight_n of_o christ_n and_o converse_v with_o or_o knowledge_n of_o god_n therein_o and_o by_o cut_v off_o so_o the_o say_a pitcher_n be_v break_v render_v uncapable_a of_o receive_v or_o hold_v such_o spiritual_a water_n or_o conviction_n any_o more_o and_o the_o fountain_n whence_o they_o flow_v shall_v be_v stop_v up_o against_o they_o and_o then_o the_o wheel_n by_o which_o in_o mercy_n the_o say_a water_n be_v draw_v forth_o and_o convey_v to_o they_o will_v be_v break_v at_o the_o cistern_n and_o turn_v into_o a_o wheel_n or_o dispensation_n of_o wrath_n to_o they_o god_n have_v put_v a_o end_n to_o his_o deal_n with_o they_o in_o a_o way_n of_o mercy_n and_o trial._n by_o the_o same_o hand_n or_o spirit_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o grace_n be_v show_v and_o offer_v will_v god_n pour_v forth_o his_o wrath_n on_o all_o wilful_a obstinate_a despiser_n of_o his_o love_n the_o same_o thing_n seem_v signify_v by_o the_o prophet_n break_v the_o staff_n of_o beauty_n and_o the_o staff_n of_o band_n as_o token_n of_o god_n refuse_v to_o have_v any_o more_o to_o do_v with_o that_o rebellious_a house_n of_o israel_n that_o by_o play_v the_o harlot_n with_o their_o own_o beauty_n ezek._n 16._o 15._o or_o dote_v on_o their_o own_o fade_a glory_n in_o the_o restore_v righteous_a life_n of_o the_o first-covenant_n despise_v and_o reject_v christ_n as_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o second_o show_v and_o offer_v as_o a_o spiritual_a lord_n and_o husband_n to_o they_o in_o a_o everlasting_a life_n and_o union_n signify_v by_o band_n zech._n 11._o 10_o 14._o on_o this_o god_n refuse_v to_o have_v any_o more_o to_o do_v with_o they_o in_o either_o covenant_n have_v set_v up_o themselves_o with_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o first_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o he_o and_o the_o second_o vers._n 7._o then_o shall_v the_o dust_n return_n to_o the_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v and_o the_o spirit_n shall_v return_v unto_o god_n who_o give_v it_o see_v chap._n 3._o 20._o dust_n here_o 〈◊〉_d the_o mortal_a earthy_a life_n of_o the_o natural_a spirit_n as_o well_o as_o body_n of_o man_n as_o deprive_v of_o all_o the_o fade_a goodness_n thereof_o must_v the_o immortal_a being_n of_o incorrigible_o wicked_a 〈◊〉_d and_o man_n return_v to_o god_n and_o stand_v before_o he_o to_o receive_v his_o 〈◊〉_d sentence_n and_o full_a execution_n thereof_o as_o subject_n of_o his_o unquenchable_a wrath_n from_o the_o deep_a sense_n hereof_o solomon_n cry_v out_o 〈◊〉_d as_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o book_n chap._n 1._o 2._o vers._n 8._o vanity_n of_o
vanity_n say_v the_o preacher_n all_o be_v vanity_n all_o in_o the_o first-creation_n worldly_a state_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v vanity_n no_o life_n beauty_n 〈◊〉_d glory_n wisdom_n 〈◊〉_d thought_n belly_n or_o meat_n desire_n or_o desirable_n word_n work_n etc._n etc._n but_o what_o be_v perish_v vanity_n man_n and_o angel_n too_o in_o the_o high_a honour_n and_o attainment_n of_o their_o natural_a make_n and_o state_n be_v altogether_o vanity_n psal._n 39_o 5_o 6._o it_o be_v then_o inexcusable_a madness_n and_o folly_n in_o both_o to_o pitch_v by_o their_o final_a choice_n for_o true_a happiness_n short_a of_o the_o convince_o show_v and_o gracious_o offer_v new-covenant_n life_n of_o christ_n and_o god_n dote_v on_o their_o own_o glory_n will_v render_v they_o vessel_n of_o dishonour_n and_o 〈◊〉_d contempt_n vers._n 9_o and_o moreover_o because_o the_o preacher_n be_v wise_a he_o still_o teach_v the_o people_n knowledge_n yea_o he_o give_v good_a heed_n and_o seek_v out_o and_o set_v in_o order_n many_o proverb_n 1_o king_n 4._o 32._o solomon_n in_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o truth_n declare_v the_o deep_a hide_a thing_n and_o spiritual_a truth_n 〈◊〉_d god_n all_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v mystery_n parable_n and_o dark-saying_n to_o the_o high_a natural_a capacity_n of_o angel_n or_o man._n it_o be_v only_o in_o the_o infallible_a light_n or_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o understanding_n of_o christ_n communicate_v to_o and_o set_v up_o in_o man_n or_o angel_n by_o his_o new-creating-workmanship_n upon_o they_o such_o kingdom-thing_n or_o mystery_n can_v ever_o be_v discern_v or_o judge_v 1_o cor._n 2._o 10_o 14_o 15._o to_o spiritual_a saint_n only_o be_v it_o give_v to_o know_v such_o thing_n mat._n 13._o 11._o to_o they_o any_o man_n in_o their_o own_o understanding_n it_o be_v not_o give_v in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d creature-spirit_n of_o christ_n man_n come_v to_o see_v the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d ephes._n 3._o 9_o or_o the_o mysterious_a fellowship_n of_o divine_a and_o 〈◊〉_d nature_n in_o christ_n wonderful_a person_n hereby_o the_o most_o dark_a 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n infinite_a divinity_n become_v know_v and_o see_v to_o saint_n christ_n himself_o be_v the_o supreme_a preacher_n discoverer_n and_o declarer_fw-la of_o all_o and_o by_o a_o portion_n of_o his_o infallible_a creature-spirit_n be_v saint_n qualify_v to_o receive_v such_o vision_n or_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o he_o exhibit_v to_o they_o and_o to_o declare_v they_o to_o other_o vers._n 10._o the_o preacher_n seek_v to_o find_v out_o acceptable_a word_n and_o that_o which_o be_v write_v be_v upright_o even_o word_n of_o truth_n here_o be_v a_o far_a account_n of_o 〈◊〉_d same_o thing_n by_o solomon_n as_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n the_o supreme_a apostle_n 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d and_o highpriest_n of_o god_n the_o high_a and_o chief_a 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o divine_a mind_n to_o angel_n and_o men._n he_o find_v out_o and_o 〈◊〉_d his_o true_a spiritual_a disciple_n and_o follower_n with_o meet_z 〈◊〉_d word_n way_n and_o mean_n for_o reveal_v or_o open_v the_o mystery_n of_o infinite_a divinity_n which_o remain_v seal_v up_o from_o all_o first-creation_n 〈◊〉_d the_o whole_a counsel_n and_o all_o mystery_n of_o the_o infinite_a divine_a spirit_n be_v 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o table_n of_o christ_n twofold_a creature_n nature_n root_n and_o branch_n in_o the_o heavenly_a and_o glorify_a earthly_a life_n thereof_o so_o as_o to_o be_v see_v and_o read_v or_o understand_v by_o all_o spiritual_a angel_n and_o men._n all_o the_o word_n of_o this_o live_a creature-word_n spirit_n or_o book_n of_o god_n be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o to_o obedient_a angel_n and_o men._n this_o book_n in_o personal_a union_n with_o the_o divinity_n who_o book_n it_o be_v be_v show_v john_n open_v by_o the_o lamb_n slay_v as_o to_o changeable_a first-creation_n life_n and_o raise_v into_o the_o second_o on_o the_o open_n thereof_o bless_a angel_n and_o saint_n fall_v down_o and_o worship_v the_o lamb_n for_o open_v this_o book_n of_o acceptable_a word_n to_o god_n and_o right_a word_n of_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n to_o they_o rev._n 5._o 5_o 14._o by_o a_o right_a read_n or_o understand_v of_o these_o word_n of_o the_o reveal_v or_o open_v book_n be_v other_o saint_n with_o solomon_n qualify_v to_o preach_v they_o this_o paul_n experience_v by_o christ_n powerful_a touch_v and_o raise_v he_o into_o a_o right_n spiritual_a understanding_n of_o such_o word_n in_o a_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n with_o daniel_n act._n 9_o 6._o dan._n 10._o 18_o 19_o on_o which_o he_o become_v a_o preacher_n of_o his_o unsearchable_a divine_a and_o creature-riche_n ephes._n 3._o 8._o in_o right_a word_n acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o man_n as_o show_v the_o true_a way_n of_o sulvation_n in_o which_o only_o man_n can_v be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o true_o bless_v such_o word_n as_o the_o new-wine_n of_o the_o spiritual_a vine-tree_n be_v 〈◊〉_d to_o god_n and_o man_n judges_n 9_o 13._o vers._n 11._o the_o word_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v as_o goad_n and_o as_o nail_n fasten_v by_o the_o master_n of_o assembly_n which_o be_v give_v from_o one_o shepherd_n here_o be_v sum_v up_o the_o truth_n speak_v in_o reference_n to_o christ_n and_o saint_n as_o christ_n be_v the_o great_a master_n of_o such_o assembly_n and_o great_a shepherd_n of_o his_o sheep_n set_v up_o and_o use_v other_o under_o he_o in_o this_o high_a service_n christ_n and_o his_o wisehearted_a right-spirited_n minister_n under_o he_o be_v the_o only_a 〈◊〉_d of_o such_o word_n as_o will_v make_v wise_a unto_o 〈◊〉_d such_o word_n as_o goad_n and_o nail_n be_v fasten_v by_o such_o master_n of_o assembly_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o obedient_a hearer_n that_o have_v a_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o the_o same_o wisdom_n in_o they_o the_o word_n of_o man_n or_o devil_n wisdom_n prince_n of_o this_o world_n that_o come_v to_o nought_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 6._o signify_v worse_o than_o nothing_o even_o that_o that_o natural_a state_n they_o have_v set_v up_o in_o unchangeable_a enmity_n to_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n wisdom_n be_v not_o yea_o and_o nay_o but_o only_o yea_o and_o amen_o 2_o cor._n 1._o 17_o 20._o word_n of_o infallible_a truth_n and_o everlasting_a life_n fasten_v by_o christ_n himself_o immediate_o and_o mediate_o by_o other_o master_n of_o assembly_n under_o he_o vers._n 12._o and_o further_o by_o these_o my_o son_n be_v admonish_v of_o make_v many_o book_n there_o be_v no_o end_n and_o much_o study_n be_v a_o weariness_n of_o the_o flesh._n what_o be_v these_o many_o book_n without_o end_n or_o to_o no_o end_n and_o much_o study_n or_o read_n that_o be_v weariness_n to_o the_o flesh_n both_o signify_v the_o unprofitable_a labour_n in_o man_n wisdom_n that_o can_v never_o attain_v the_o right_a knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a mystery_n the_o glorious_a truth_n or_o thing_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n yea_o that_o wisdom_n be_v the_o very_a vail_n on_o man_n heart_n that_o hinder_v his_o sight_n as_o to_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o that_o wisdom_n can_v man_n never_o see_v beyond_o no_o nor_o to_o the_o end_n of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v abolish_v so_o set_v up_o in_o the_o fade_a 〈◊〉_d goodness_n or_o glory_n of_o that_o first-covenant_n state_n that_o be_v to_o be_v do_v away_o and_o utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n 2_o cor._n 3._o 13._o christ_n when_o he_o have_v take_v this_o fleshly_a veil_n rend_v it_o in_o himself_o heb._n 10._o 20._o by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o natural_a spirit_n at_o best_a can_v it_o be_v so_o rend_v in_o we_o as_o to_o make_v way_n for_o our_o spiritual_a sight_n of_o 〈◊〉_d eternal_a thing_n thing_n of_o god_n wherever_o moses_n or_o the_o law_n yea_o and_o whole_a scripture_n be_v read_v by_o such_o as_o have_v this_o veil_n on_o their_o heart_n a_o single_a uncrucified_a natural_a first-covenant_n 〈◊〉_d they_o see_v nothing_o but_o letter_n old_a testament_n or_o first-covenant_n sense_n of_o all_o scripture_n nothing_o of_o the_o spirit_n new_a testament_n or_o second_o covenant_n and_o spiritual_a meaning_n in_o all_o 2_o cor._n 3._o 13_o 15._o the_o enlighten_v fleshly_a first-covenant_n jew_n or_o lawyer_n see_v nothing_o of_o gospel-mystery_n couch_v under_o moses_n typical_a law-writing_n by_o which_o even_o he_o they_o trust_v in_o condemn_v they_o as_o rejecter_n of_o all_o spiritual_a truth_n or_o mystery_n by_o he_o therein_o declare_v 〈◊〉_d 5._o 45_o 47._o they_o see_v the_o literal_a but_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o and_o thing_n in_o moses_n write_n the_o proper_a object_n of_o spiritual_a faith_n discern_v or_o understanding_n they_o refuse_v the_o way_n of_o have_v such_o a_o understanding_n bring_v afloat_a in_o they_o the_o death_n and_o loss_n of_o
and_o with_o the_o everlasting_a righteous_a gospel-life_n of_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n joh._n 10._o 17_o 18._o &_o joh._n 14._o 15_o 21_o 23._o from_o the_o true_a son_o fear_v of_o god_n and_o love_n to_o his_o mercy_n or_o unspeakable_a gospel-gift_n of_o eternal_a life_n must_v we_o hate_v and_o do_v judgement_n or_o receive_v and_o also_o execute_v god_n righteous_a sentence_n of_o death_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 9_o on_o our_o most_o restore_v law-state_n of_o nature_n by_o such_o humble_v ourselves_o to_o the_o death_n of_o our_o nature_n at_o best_a can_v we_o come_v to_o walk_v as_o enoch_n with_o god_n in_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o unchangeable_a harmony_n of_o mind_n and_o will_n with_o his_o infinite_a divine_a spirit_n mic._n 6._o 8._o how_o can_v two_o man_n walk_v together_o and_o how_o much_o less_o god_n and_o man_n except_o they_o be_v agree_v this_o be_v the_o conclude_a sum_n of_o all_o god_n requir'_v of_o we_o that_o we_o obedient_o keep_v and_o do_v all_o his_o command_n in_o his_o never-sinning_a or_o err_a spirit_n of_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o infallible_a truth_n the_o best_a work_n or_o fruit_n do_v or_o bring_v forth_o in_o our_o law-life_n of_o enmity_n to_o god_n can_v never_o answer_v his_o requiring_n of_o we_o can_v we_o love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n in_o a_o spirit_n of_o direct_a enmity_n to_o he_o luk._n 10._o 27._o direct_v contradiction_n the_o gospel-spirit_n of_o grace_n call_v love_n be_v the_o fulfiller_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n rom._n 13._o 8_o 10._o vers._n 14._o for_o god_n shall_v bring_v every_o work_n into_o judgement_n with_o every_o secret_a thing_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o whether_o it_o in_o be_v evil_a rom._n 2._o 16._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 10._o the_o man_n christ_n will_v be_v find_v able_a to_o do_v all_o this_o heb._n 4._o 〈◊〉_d 13._o the_o sad_a consequent_n of_o reject_v the_o advice_n give_v v._n 13._o 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