disciple_n speak_v unto_o they_o say_v all_o power_n be_v give_v unto_o i_o both_o in_o heaven_n &_o in_o earth_n go_v you_o therefore_o and_o teach_v all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holyghost_n and_o teach_v they_o to_o observe_v all_o that_o i_o have_v command_v you_o mat._n 28._o o_o eternal_a god_n only_o good_a &_o wise_a thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v by_o thy_o son_n that_o great_a prophet_n to_o teach_v we_o that_o whosoever_o be_v not_o bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n can_v enter_v into_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v not_o capable_a of_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o glory_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v essential_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n how_o then_o can_v uncleanness_n and_o injustice_n approach_v near_o unto_o thou_o so_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v by_o our_o nature_n corrupt_v and_o by_o sin_n pollute_v whereby_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n both_o first_o and_o second_o have_v overtake_v all_o man_n howbeit_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o save_v from_o a_o gulf_n of_o misery_n those_o that_o in_o thy_o unsearchable_a counsel_n be_v predestinate_a to_o life_n redeem_v they_o from_o hell_n and_o make_v they_o to_o be_v bear_v again_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o eternal_a word_n by_o the_o which_o thou_o have_v first_o give_v they_o be_v and_o these_o be_v they_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n into_o thy_o church_n through_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o sacred_a mystery_n of_o thy_o grace_n &_o special_o of_o holy_a baptism_n that_o be_v clothe_v anew_o in_o the_o nature_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n their_o saviour_n they_o may_v become_v new_a creature_n pure_a and_o precious_a before_o thou_o now_o through_o thy_o great_a mercy_n o_o my_o god_n i_o have_v in_o thy_o holy_a temple_n receive_v this_o sacred_a pledge_n of_o thy_o covenant_n and_o of_o our_o new_a birth_n in_o thy_o name_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holyghost_n according_a to_o thy_o ordinance_n as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o in_o the_o renew_n of_o thy_o church_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o manifest_v thyself_o far_o more_o clear_o in_o three_o person_n of_o thy_o deity_n then_o under_o the_o figure_n and_o shadow_n of_o the_o law_n for_o in_o christ_n replenish_v with_o grace_n and_o truth_n thou_o have_v make_v thyself_o visible_a who_o have_v reveal_v himself_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o by_o plentiful_o spread_v the_o beam_n of_o his_o glory_n upon_o we_o through_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o work_n altogether_o divine_a and_o miraculous_a we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o apprehend_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n unless_o we_o begin_v by_o the_o meditation_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n in_o thy_o son_n and_o so_o do_v proceed_v in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o he_o perform_v his_o office_n even_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o with_o he_o we_o do_v conjoin_v the_o holy-ghost_n through_o who_o christ_n do_v wash_v we_o in_o his_o blood_n regenerate_v we_o and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n this_o o_o lord_n i_o know_v by_o thy_o word_n that_o like_o as_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v unto_o i_o a_o certain_a earnest_a penny_n of_o my_o salvation_n so_o must_v it_o in_o my_o own_o conscience_n and_o before_o man_n be_v unto_o i_o a_o perpetual_a testimony_n of_o my_o faith_n and_o of_o my_o hope_n so_o only_o do_v this_o sacrament_n obtain_v his_o perfection_n and_o fullness_n namely_o when_o that_o shadow_v in_o the_o wash_n of_o my_o body_n with_o the_o sign_n of_o water_n be_v effectual_o wrought_v within_o my_o soul_n throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n for_o in_o like_a manner_n be_v the_o shadow_n of_o the_o covenant_n fulfil_v in_o cut_v away_o the_o foreskin_n from_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n when_o by_o the_o circumcision_n of_o their_o heart_n they_o become_v careful_a to_o walk_v in_o the_o statute_n of_o god_n law_n i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n as_o i_o carry_v in_o my_o forehead_n the_o holy_a mark_n of_o christian_n so_o vouchsafe_v with_o thy_o finger_n to_o grave_a in_o my_o hart_n this_o divine_a character_n to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o may_v evermore_o bear_v and_o bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n and_o effect_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o profitable_a to_o myself_o that_o as_o my_o lord_n jesus_n by_o his_o spirit_n work_v in_o i_o wash_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o regenerate_v my_o soul_n so_o i_o may_v likewise_o by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o own_o virtue_n and_o receive_v from_o he_o grace_n persevere_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o my_o baptism_n ready_a to_o every_o good_a work_n and_o that_o as_o i_o be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n so_o likewise_o to_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n so_o that_o i_o may_v be_v graft_v with_o he_o to_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o glory_n live_v no_o long_o to_o sin_n but_o to_o righteousness_n whereby_o thy_o name_n o_o eternal_a god_n may_v be_v sanctify_v and_o i_o crown_v in_o my_o latter_a day_n with_o the_o crown_n of_o immortality_n amongst_o the_o company_n of_o thy_o blessed_a one_o so_o be_v it_o the_o ten_o prayer_n ¶_o for_o the_o communion_n in_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n jesus_n take_v bread_n and_o when_o he_o have_v give_v thanks_o he_o break_v it_o and_o give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n and_o say_v take_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n then_o take_v the_o cup_n and_o give_v thanks_n he_o give_v it_o they_o say_v drink_v you_o all_o for_o this_o be_v my_o blood_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o many_o to_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n ma._n 26._o almighty_a &_o everlasting_a god_n according_a to_o thy_o love_n and_o infinite_a goodness_n it_o have_v plesae_v thou_o that_o not_o only_o to_o redeem_v we_o from_o sin_n from_o death_n and_o from_o hell_n and_o in_o all_o point_n to_o make_v we_o bless_v thy_o only_a son_n the_o brightness_n and_o fullness_n of_o thy_o glory_n shall_v take_v upon_o he_o humane_a flesh_n and_o after_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n shall_v die_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o office_n but_o also_o that_o this_o great_a benefit_n may_v still_o be_v present_a to_o our_o perpetual_a comfort_n and_o for_o the_o increase_n and_o support_v of_o our_o faith_n that_o his_o body_n rise_v again_o in_o glory_n for_o our_o righteousness_n and_o perfection_n ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n shall_v also_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o here_o beneath_o in_o thy_o church_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o eucharist_n to_o be_v our_o food_n and_o nourishment_n unto_o holy_a and_o eternal_a life_n thus_o be_v there_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o promise_v that_o he_o have_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o will_v at_o all_o time_n make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o blood_n and_o in_o this_o communion_n give_v unto_o we_o the_o true_a and_o sound_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o in_o he_o who_o be_v the_o live_a bread_n descend_v from_o heaven_n we_o may_v obtain_v our_o peace_n and_o felicity_n o_o mighty_a providence_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o call_v we_o to_o communicate_v in_o his_o body_n before_o his_o death_n to_o the_o end_n to_o show_v we_o that_o by_o death_n he_o shall_v not_o be_v destroy_v and_o that_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v his_o church_n o_o what_o a_o refresh_n be_v this_o in_o this_o our_o earthly_a pilgrimage_n and_o what_o a_o delicious_a banquet_n in_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n consecrate_v by_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n to_o eat_v his_o glorious_a flesh_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o precious_a blood_n when_o by_o faith_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n have_v our_o heart_n cleanse_v and_o lift_v up_o on_o high_a his_o life_n together_o with_o all_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n be_v make_v we_o o_o infinite_a bless_a be_v that_o flock_n that_o have_v so_o liberal_a a_o shepherd_n that_o will_v nourish_v it_o with_o his_o blood_n to_o the_o end_n it_o may_v live_v in_o he_o and_o of_o he_o free_a from_o all_o languish_a and_o misery_n o_o what_o a_o comfort_n be_v it_o in_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n to_o find_v mean_n to_o feed_v upon_o such_o food_n as_o will_v not_o perish_v but_o rejoice_v all_o our_o sense_n and_o make_v we_o to_o live_v eternal_o for_o so_o and_o with_o such_o efficacy_n o_o lord_n do_v we_o communicate_v in_o the_o body_n
for_o our_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o that_o he_o be_v bury_v &_o that_o he_o rise_v again_o the_o three_o day_n o_o lord_n god_n governor_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n immortal_a invisible_a and_o only_o wise_a for_o who_o glory_n all_o thing_n be_v it_o have_v please_v thou_o according_a to_o the_o decree_n of_o thy_o unserchable_a counsel_n that_o man_n form_v after_o thy_o image_n &_o fall_v through_o mistrust_n and_o curiosity_n shall_v by_o faith_n be_v restore_v to_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n &_o as_o he_o seek_v knowledge_n above_o thy_o commandment_n and_o so_o stray_v from_o thou_o and_o wander_v out_o of_o thy_o kingdom_n so_o he_o shall_v be_v reunite_v and_o reduce_v into_o the_o path_n of_o salvation_n by_o believe_v thy_o only_a word_n in_o the_o promise_a messiah_n bend_v the_o power_n of_o his_o soul_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o in_o embrace_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o cross_n which_o the_o world_n will_v account_v folly_n but_o because_o we_o all_o be_v bear_v blind_a &_o corrupt_v in_o our_o understanding_n and_o will_n it_o therefore_o follow_v that_o all_o the_o imagination_n and_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v at_o all_o time_n nothing_o but_o evil_a our_o knowledge_n but_o vanity_n our_o learning_n but_o ignorance_n our_o judgement_n but_o error_n our_o virtue_n but_o pride_n our_o wisdom_n but_o folly_n the_o vivacity_n of_o our_o spirit_n but_o the_o instrument_n of_o ruin_n our_o delight_n but_o filthiness_n our_o faith_n but_o incredulity_n our_o hope_n but_o fancy_n our_o charity_n but_o coldness_n to_o be_v brief_a our_o piety_n but_o hypocrisy_n or_o superstition_n and_o our_o righteousness_n but_o covetousness_n or_o ambition_n so_o o_o lord_n we_o of_o ourselves_o be_v not_o capable_a somuch_o as_o of_o any_o good_a thought_n until_o thou_o that_o know_v how_o to_o draw_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n do_v return_v to_o recreate'vs_n and_o by_o thy_o spirit_n to_o shine_v in_o the_o firmament_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o end_n to_o frame_v we_o to_o every_o faithful_a disposition_n and_o obedience_n and_o so_o to_o make_v we_o believe_v in_o the_o gospel_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o salvation_n i_o do_v therefore_o beseech_v thou_o my_o god_n according_a to_o the'fficacy_n of_o thy_o virtue_n to_o change_v in_o i_o all_o that_o i_o have_v of_o myself_o even_o my_o rocky_a and_o stony_a heart_n and_o to_o make_v it_o pliable_a and_o flexible_a unto_o the_o voice_n of_o my_o redeemer_n who_o be_v come_v according_a to_o thy_o promise_n to_o the_o end_n that_o with_o a_o full_a and_o lively_a faith_n i_o may_v cleave_v to_o his_o eternal_a truth_n for_o to_o comprehend_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o thy_o grace_n the_o sum_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o spiritual_a wisdom_n which_o be_v teach_v we_o in_o the_o article_n of_o the_o true_a faith_n and_o sound_a principle_n of_o religion_n sure_o my_o soul_n be_v overmuch_o incline_v to_o incredulity_n and_o mistrust_n neither_o be_v it_o any_o way_n able_a to_o pierce_v into_o these_o high_a and_o profound_a secret_n of_o piety_n where_o we_o have_v a_o full_a declaration_n of_o all_o the_o figure_n and_o prophecy_n of_o the_o law_n with_o a_o most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a doctrine_n of_o four_o point_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o religion_n and_o in_o regard_n whereof_o it_o be_v call_v catholic_a for_o we_o find_v thou_o there_o thou_o only_o and_o true_a god_n the_o father_n author_n and_o governor_n of_o all_o thing_n by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n goodness_n and_o providence_n next_o be_v our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o word_n and_o eternal_a wisdom_n therein_o teach_v unto_o we_o together_o with_o the_o holy_a history_n of_o our_o redemption_n three_o we_o there_o find_v the_o holyghost_n the_o infinite_a virtue_n of_o thou_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n three_o person_n of_o one_o sole_a and_o simple_a essence_n and_o in_o equality_n of_o glory_n and_o final_o therein_o be_v show_v unto_o we_o the_o church_n with_o a_o description_n of_o these_o celestial_a grace_n which_o thou_o pour_v upon_o she_o whereof_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o sum_n and_o life_n everlasting_a the_o only_a scope_n give_v therefore_o unto_o i_o o_o merciful_a father_n of_o this_o thy_o spirit_n of_o revelation_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o mercy_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o brightness_n and_o operation_n thereof_o may_v make_v my_o soul_n capable_a of_o these_o great_a mystery_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o may_v be_v expedient_a for_o i_o to_o know_v for_o the_o service_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o own_o salvation_n that_o i_o may_v obtain_v the_o only_a true_a and_o sound_a knowledge_n who_o subject_n and_o end_n be_v the_o only_a true_a solid_a &_o sovereign_a good_a both_o of_o man_n and_o angel_n namely_o to_o know_v thou_o to_o glorify_v thou_o and_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n so_o that_o with_o my_o hart_n i_o do_v believe_v before_o thou_o and_o before_o all_o man_n i_o do_v with_o my_o word_n and_o work_n confess_v this_o acceptable_a message_n of_o the_o messiah_n come_v bear_v in_o the_o city_n of_o david_n which_o be_v christ_n the_o lord_n god_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n justify_v in_o the_o spirit_n see_v of_o the_o angel_n preach_v to_o the_o gentile_n believe_v by_o the_o elect_a and_o exalt_v into_o glory_n for_o our_o righteousness_n holiness_n and_o glorification_n and_o further_o also_o o_o almighty_a lord_n print_n in_o my_o heart_n the_o feel_n &_o knowledge_n of_o this_o thy_o unspeakable_a goodness_n and_o love_n extend_v unto_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n in_o that_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o in_o sacrifice_n thy_o only_a son_n save_v we_o by_o the_o only_a merit_n of_o his_o death_n to_o the_o end_n that_o as_o the_o efficacy_n of_o thy_o love_n have_v redound_v unto_o i_o wretched_a creature_n so_o i_o may_v also_o sufficient_o meditate_v upon_o thy_o great_a mercy_n incessant_o yield_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o and_o feel_v thy_o eternal_a consolation_n until_o that_o i_o depart_v in_o peace_n towards_o thou_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n may_v obtain_v full_a knowledge_n of_o those_o thing_n that_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o to_o believe_v and_o in_o the_o perfect_a contemplation_n of_o the_o same_o the_o sovereign_a good_a of_o angel_n and_o saint_n so_o be_v it_o the_o three_o prayer_n upon_o the_o decalogue_n or_o ten_o commandment_n god_n speak_v all_o these_o word_n say_v hear_v o_o israel_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n that_o have_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n before_o i_o etc._n etc._n exod._n 20._o o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a the_o author_n of_o all_o righteousness_n and_o perfection_n of_o life_n yea_o even_o thou_o that_o be_v essential_o justice_n perfection_n and_o life_n i_o do_v true_o know_v that_o man_n create_v righteous_a &_o perfect_a and_o by_o cleave_v to_o thou_o bless_v but_o free_a and_o mutable_a have_v through_o sin_n turn_v from_o thou_o plunge_v himself_o headlong_o into_o the_o sink_n of_o unrighteousness_n imperfection_n and_o death_n the_o which_o have_v deprive_v he_o of_o all_o power_n to_o obey_v the_o law_n and_o consequent_o beereave_v he_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o albeit_o of_o especial_a grace_n thou_o do_v call_v we_o by_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o free_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o end_n that_o believe_v in_o he_o we_o may_v confess_v he_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o salvation_n yet_o be_v we_o nevertheless_o so_o much_o incline_v to_o distrust_n corruption_n and_o disorder_n that_o hardly_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o his_o vocation_n but_o we_o retire_v immediate_o stray_v out_o of_o that_o course_n which_o may_v purchase_v unto_o we_o the_o prize_n and_o so_o through_o our_o work_n deny_v our_o faith_n and_o our_o profession_n now_o as_o the_o first_o &_o principal_a manner_n of_o thy_o honour_n o_o only_a true_a god_n consist_v in_o believe_v &_o repose_v our_o whole_a confidence_n in_o thou_o alone_o so_o the_o second_o and_o inseparable_a from_o true_a faith_n rest_v in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o holy_a and_o good_a will_n for_o we_o must_v be_v doer_n of_o that_o which_o thy_o holy_a word_n teach_v we_o and_o not_o hearer_n only_o deceive_v ourselves_o thou_o have_v choose_v and_o adopt_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n but_o it_o be_v upon_o this_o condition_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v reform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o first_o bear_v &_o inheritor_n of_o all_o thing_n thou_o have_v choose_v we_o to_o be_v his_o temple_n now_o his_o habitation_n
the_o three_o person_n of_o thy_o most_o simple_a deity_n or_o separate_v the_o only_a and_o indivisible_a substance_n thereof_o each_o person_n retain_v that_o which_o be_v proper_a to_o itself_o in_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n especial_o in_o that_o which_o concern_v our_o salvation_n so_o the_o beginning_n of_o all_o and_o every_o action_n be_v proper_o attribute_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o to_o jesus_n christ_n the_o wisdom_n the_o counsel_n and_o the_o order_n to_o dispose_v all_o thing_n and_o to_o the_o holyghost_n the_o virtue_n and_o supporter_n of_o all_o thy_o work_n according_a whereunto_o we_o also_o do_v acknowledge_v from_o thy_o love_n and_o from_o thy_o eternal_a decree_n that_o which_o thou_o have_v provide_v for_o we_o in_o thy_o son_n very_a god_n make_v very_a man_n such_o a_o mediator_n and_o saviour_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o we_o and_o we_o do_v render_v unto_o he_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o thy_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o of_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o he_o have_v yield_v to_o thy_o ordinance_n even_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o in_o most_o bitter_a anguish_n as_o also_o from_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o holyghost_n we_o do_v confess_v the_o efficacy_n and_o healthful_a application_n of_o this_o great_a &_o principal_a workmanship_a of_o our_o redemption_n but_o thy_o wisdom_n o_o lord_n rest_v whole_o in_o mystery_n that_o be_v to_o say_v it_o be_v hide_v except_o unto_o those_o to_o who_o thy_o spirit_n give_v sight_n for_o true_a it_o be_v that_o christ_n call_v all_o man_n unto_o he_o by_o his_o gospel_n spread_v forth_o to_o that_o effect_n his_o light_n throughout_o the_o whole_a world_n whoso_o follow_v he_o shall_v not_o walk_v in_o darkness_n for_o he_o be_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o way_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n but_o his_o sheep_n only_o do_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o follow_v he_o as_o also_o he_o know_v they_o and_o give_v unto_o they_o life_n everlasting_a even_o by_o the_o mere_a efficacy_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v &_o lighten_v all_o thy_o elect_a o_o god_n to_o make_v they_o in_o thy_o word_n to_o behold_v the_o only_a lamp_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n the_o knowledge_n of_o salvation_n the_o steadfast_a good_a of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o sure_a and_o only_o mean_v to_o obtain_v the_o same_o all_o people_n may_v read_v thy_o sacred_a writing_n only_o they_o can_v gather_v the_o sense_n to_o the_o peace_n of_o their_o soul_n who_o it_o please_v thou_o as_o a_o father_n to_o illuminate_v from_o above_o for_o so_o may_v they_o see_v how_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n they_o do_v obtain_v their_o triumph_n in_o his_o shame_n their_o glory_n in_o his_o pain_n their_o peace_n in_o his_o tear_n their_o joy_n in_o his_o sorrow_n their_o comfort_n in_o his_o death_n their_o life_n in_o his_o resurrection_n the_o fullness_n of_o their_o hope_n i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o my_o god_n to_o pour_v upon_o i_o this_o thy_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n and_o grace_n and_o mercy_n through_o the_o force_n of_o his_o beam_n to_o scatter_v the_o darkness_n of_o my_o understanding_n and_o with_o the_o property_n of_o his_o fire_n to_o purify_v my_o perverse_a affection_n with_o his_o celestial_a lamp_n to_o kindle_v in_o my_o hart_n the_o true_a zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n with_o his_o holy_a ointment_n to_o enbaulme_n my_o conscience_n with_o his_o sacred_a oil_n to_o rejoice_v and_o refresh_v my_o bowel_n and_o with_o his_o virtue_n to_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o upright_a spirit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o my_o soul_n thus_o cleanse_v from_o the_o dead_a work_n of_o the_o flesh_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o faith_n work_v all_o righteousness_n whereby_o to_o overcome_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o my_o peace_n satan_n the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o my_o own_o lust_n but_o above_o all_o thing_n o_o lord_n make_v that_o by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o may_v obtain_v the_o true_a and_o firm_a consolation_n of_o the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o height_n of_o his_o joy_n of_o his_o quiet_a and_o content_a and_o the_o infallible_a direction_n to_o his_o perfection_n namely_o the_o assurance_n that_o thou_o my_o heavenly_a father_n have_v adopt_v i_o into_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o child_n by_o that_o grace_n that_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v make_v our_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n and_o that_o be_v so_o overshadow_a with_o the_o hope_n of_o christian_n which_o never_o at_o all_o confound_v i_o may_v be_v support_v even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o my_o day_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n which_o then_o especial_o may_v help_v my_o weakness_n that_o i_o may_v yield_v unto_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n my_o last_o groan_n to_o thou_o acceptable_a and_o to_o i_o salutiferous_a as_o be_v in_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o glory_n approve_v capable_a of_o the_o contemplation_n thereof_o in_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n through_o thy_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n one_o only_a god_n be_v all_o honour_n glory_n and_o dominion_n for_o evermore_o so_o be_v it_o the_o seven_o prayer_n to_o crave_v of_o god_n the_o light_n of_o his_o word_n god_n have_v at_o sundry_a time_n and_o in_o diverse_a manner_n speak_v to_o our_o father_n by_o the_o prophet_n in_o these_o last_o day_n he_o have_v speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o son_n all_o scripture_n be_v give_v from_o above_o by_o inspiration_n and_o be_v profitable_a to_o teach_v to_o convince_v to_o correct_v and_o to_o instruct_v in_o righteousness_n that_o the_o man_n of_o god_n may_v be_v accomplish_v and_o perfect_o instruct_v to_o all_o good_a work_n heb._n 1_o tim._n 3._o lord_n god_n eternal_a who_o know_v that_o every_o man_n be_v but_o flesh_n and_o that_o flesh_n be_v but_o corruption_n so_o that_o although_o thou_o have_v endue_v he_o with_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n which_o do_v distinguish_v he_o from_o other_o creature_n yet_o his_o light_n be_v notwithstanding_o convert_v into_o darkness_n when_o thereby_o he_o seek_v to_o penetrate_v into_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o thy_o grace_n who_o know_v that_o this_o poor_a blind_a bear_v destitute_a of_o thy_o supernatural_a light_n do_v in_o lieu_n of_o his_o god_n forge_n to_o himself_o a_o idol_n and_o instead_o of_o truth_n take_v lie_n for_o thy_o word_n his_o own_o invention_n for_o goodness_n vanity_n and_o for_o the_o path_n to_o life_n the_o way_n to_o death_n and_o albeit_o thou_o have_v even_o from_o the_o beginning_n make_v thyself_o as_o it_o be_v visible_a to_o man_n in_o the_o table_n of_o the_o universal_a world_n that_o thou_o have_v many_o time_n reveal_v thyself_o unto_o he_o in_o a_o lively_a voice_n by_o thy_o eternal_a word_n in_o heden_n horeb_n in_o the_o burn_a bush_n and_o elsewhere_o afterward_o by_o thy_o prophet_n insinuate_v thyself_o by_o thy_o spirit_n into_o their_o heart_n &_o thought_n to_o the_o end_n by_o their_o ministry_n to_o instruct_v thy_o people_n and_o final_o that_o thou_o have_v also_o manifest_v thyself_o in_o great_a light_n by_o thy_o own_o word_n make_v flesh_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o mouth_n yea_o which_o be_v more_o that_o thou_o have_v so_o far_o grace_v we_o that_o this_o thy_o word_n of_o life_n have_v be_v and_o still_o remain_v among_o we_o faithful_o collect_v in_o the_o sacred_a register_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n so_o to_o be_v unto_o we_o the_o image_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o law_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n the_o ladder_n to_o heaven_n the_o gate_n to_o paradise_n the_o trumpet_n of_o salvation_n to_o be_v brief_a the_o treasury_n of_o piety_n virtue_n wisdom_n consolation_n and_o perfection_n yet_o the_o flesh_n nevertheless_o ignorant_a rash_a and_o perverse_a have_v neither_o eye_n to_o perceive_v these_o spiritual_a riches_n nor_o ear_n to_o hear_v the_o wholesome_a doctrine_n but_o do_v rather_o disdain_v it_o as_o it_o be_v some_o devise_a discourse_n &_o unprofitable_a voice_n or_o howsoever_o it_o be_v suffer_v itself_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o it_o own_o &_o feeble_a imagination_n take_v in_o this_o very_o the_o thorn_n for_o the_o rose_n the_o leaf_n for_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o husk_n for_o the_o kernel_n and_o thus_o be_v we_o all_o bear_v in_o this_o error_n in_o this_o calamity_n in_o this_o way_n to_o mortal_a ruin_n until_o that_o thou_o o_o merciful_a god_n make_v we_o to_o be_v bear_v again_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o will_n to_o make_v our_o thought_n capaof_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o word_n &_o through_o true_a faith_n to_o apprehend_v the_o mystery_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n
can_v be_v but_o holy_a for_o thy_o spirit_n dwell_v therein_o thou_o have_v redeem_v we_o with_o the_o price_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o that_o to_o the_o end_n thou_o may_v be_v glorify_v both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n thou_o have_v free_v we_o from_o sin_n even_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v be_v servant_n to_o righteousness_n thou_o have_v give_v we_o the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v our_o justification_n but_o to_o the_o end_n also_o that_o we_o possess_v he_o in_o sanctification_n thou_o will_v that_o he_o shall_v die_v for_o all_o man_n even_o to_o make_v he_o live_v in_o thy_o elect_a and_o they_o in_o he_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n wherefore_o the_o institution_n of_o our_o faith_n together_o with_o the_o spiritual_a consolation_n that_o support_v the_o same_o be_v accompany_v with_o the_o ten_o precept_n of_o thy_o law_n the_o certain_a and_o assure_a mean_n to_o honour_n and_o serve_v thou_o in_o live_v religious_o to_o thy_o glory_n &_o upright_o to_o the_o profit_n of_o our_o neighbour_n for_o albeit_o in_o the_o gospel_n we_o be_v free_a from_o the_o rigour_n &_o punishment_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o nevertheless_o the_o rule_n of_o piety_n and_o holy_a life_n contain_v in_o the_o decalogue_n abide_v with_o we_o as_o a_o perpetual_a pattern_n whereby_o to_o frame_v our_o temporal_a course_n of_o life_n and_o according_o we_o do_v also_o consider_v of_o it_o in_o two_o part_n according_a as_o it_o please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o write_v it_o with_o thy_o finger_n and_o to_o deliver_v it_o unto_o moses_n in_o two_o table_n of_o stone_n for_o thy_o people_n whereof_o the_o first_o contain_v four_o commandment_n of_o our_o duty_n towards_o thou_o and_o the_o second_o six_o of_o that_o which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n also_o the_o sum_n &_o fulfil_n of_o all_o these_o holy_a precept_n import_v that_o we_o love_v thou_o o_o only_a true_a god_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n soul_n and_o thought_n and_o then_o all_o other_o man_n especial_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o ourselves_o but_o o_o lord_n such_o be_v the_o weakness_n of_o all_o flesh_n that_o there_o be_v no_o man_n able_a to_o attain_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o thy_o law_n and_o yet_o thou_o will_v that_o here_o in_o thy_o child_n shall_v comfort_v themselves_o that_o there_o be_v leave_v unto_o they_o some_o measure_n to_o approach_v thereunto_o and_o so_o to_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o namely_o when_o with_o their_o whole_a strength_n prevent_v by_o thy_o grace_n they_o study_v to_o attain_v the_o end_n of_o thy_o word_n walk_v &_o go_v forward_o by_o the_o step_n thereof_o &_o still_o with_o sigh_v for_o their_o infirmity_n for_o all_o the_o faithful_a may_v so_o believe_v that_o with_o thou_o their_o father_n there_o be_v mercy_n for_o they_o in_o thy_o well-beloved_a son_n jesus_n christ_n i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n to_o cast_v upon_o i_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o clemency_n and_o goodness_n thereby_o through_o the_o effect_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o restore_v in_o my_o soul_n the_o breach_n of_o sin_n to_o illuminate_v my_o understanding_n and_o to_o possess_v my_o hart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o truth_n to_o the_o end_n that_o in_o all_o knowledge_n and_o obedience_n of_o faith_n i_o may_v constant_o walk_v in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o law_n so_o that_o i_o may_v worship_v scare_v &_o love_v thou_o as_o the_o lord_n to_o who_o i_o whole_o owe_v myself_o for_o thou_o have_v create_v i_o and_o which_o be_v more_o redeem_v i_o from_o eternal_a death_n whence_o i_o do_v also_o learn_v to_o love_v all_o man_n in_o thou_o &_o for_o thy_o sake_n because_o they_o bear_v thy_o image_n so_o that_o persevere_v thus_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o my_o vocation_n i_o may_v so_o much_o the_o rather_o feel_v thy_o peace_n in_o my_o conscience_n and_o thy_o blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o work_n of_o my_o hand_n that_o fill_v with_o day_n i_o leave_v my_o life_n to_o enjoy_v rest_n eternal_o amen_n the_o four_o prayer_n to_o one_o only_a god_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n god_n in_o the_o beginning_n create_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n and_o this_o word_n be_v god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n move_v upon_o the_o water_n gen._n 1._o john_n 1._o o_o eternal_a true_a and_o only_a god_n in_o three_o person_n coequal_a &_o almighty_a of_o one_o sole_a and_o simple_a essence_n invisible_a and_o infinite_a the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v the_o sovereign_a good_a sufficient_a to_o thyself_o need_v no_o new_a matter_n will_v not_o for_o ever_o enjoy_v thy_o glory_n alone_o but_o according_a to_o thy_o unmeasurable_a &_o altogether_o incomprehensible_a goodness_n reveal_v thyself_o at_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n in_o four_o work_n altogether_o divine_a &_o singular_a the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n &_o of_o all_o nature_n the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n the_o building_n thy_o church_n &_o thy_o grace_n the_o same_o o_o lord_n who_o only_o be_v in_o truth_n permanent_a and_o stable_a through_o who_o every_o thing_n be_v that_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o who_o all_o be_v less_o than_o nothing_o who_o give_v by_o thy_o word_n be_v to_o that_o that_o be_v not_o at_o all_o haste_n out_o of_o a_o confuse_a void_a and_o dark_a substance_n draw_v light_n beauty_n and_o order_n stretch_v forth_o the_o heaven_n as_o a_o vault_n or_o tent_n under_o the_o same_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n thereof_o who_o have_v make_v all_o thing_n in_o number_n weight_n and_o measure_n &_o from_o who_o providence_n do_v proceed_v the_o moderation_n and_o government_n of_o all_o that_o be_v whether_o it_o live_v feel_v or_o understand_v o_o holy_a thrice_o holy_a admirable_a and_o amiable_a who_o be_v righteous_a will_v not_o suffer_v man_n make_v after_o thy_o image_n to_o go_v unpunished_a when_o he_o have_v sin_v and_o who_o be_v merciful_a have_v not_o leave_v he_o without_o grace_n who_o be_v good_a have_v not_o neglect_v the_o least_o of_o thy_o work_n even_o to_o the_o hair_n of_o a_o beast_n the_o light_a feather_n of_o a_o fowl_n and_o the_o least_o flower_n or_o leaf_n of_o grass_n in_o every_o of_o these_o thing_n grave_v certain_a token_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o majesty_n by_o the_o harmony_n &_o agreement_n of_o all_o these_o small_a creature_n with_o the_o great_a of_o the_o world_n o_o father_n and_o moderator_n of_o all_o thing_n i_o beseech_v thou_o let_v thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n reach_v to_o i_o even_o through_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o spirit_n which_o see_v all_o thing_n which_o sound_v all_o thing_n which_o search_v into_o all_o thing_n and_o which_o with_o his_o presence_n of_o grace_n make_v his_o residence_n in_o all_o peaceable_a cogitation_n to_o lift_v they_o up_o by_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o gift_n unto_o the_o fanctuarie_n of_o thy_o supercelestial_a palace_n there_o to_o make_v they_o see_v hear_v and_o worship_n in_o spirit_n &_o truth_n the_o divine_a marvel_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n &_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o adoption_n of_o thy_o elect_a so_o that_o be_v thus_o teach_v by_o the_o most_o sacred_a oracle_n i_o believe_v in_o hart_n and_o with_o understanding_n meditate_v upon_o the_o true_a &_o eternal_a existence_n of_o thou_o o_o father_n bear_v of_o none_o the_o first_o sovereign_a and_o almighty_a cause_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o especial_o of_o our_o salvation_n through_o thy_o love_n of_o thou_o o_o son_n eternal_o beget_v by_o the_o father_n and_o by_o who_o he_o have_v make_v all_o his_o work_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a cause_n which_o give_v we_o life_n &_o happiness_n according_a to_o the_o fullness_n and_o perfection_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o of_o thou_o o_o holy_a ghost_n from_o all_o eternity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n &_o the_o son_n and_o by_o who_o all_o creature_n do_v subsist_v and_o salvation_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o three_o person_n of_o property_n distinct_a yet_o not_o separate_v in_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o equality_n of_o glory_n in_o thou_o one_o and_o true_a god_n not_o create_v infinite_a and_o almighty_a &_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o people_n and_o that_o through_o this_o healthful_a knowledge_n i_o do_v worship_n serve_v and_o call_v upon_o thou_o only_o for_o ever_o without_o decline_v from_o thy_o word_n whereupon_o likewise_o through_o a_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o thy_o promise_n depend_v upon_o a_o assure_a hope_n and_o true_a love_n i_o do_v more_o and_o more_o draw_v upon_o myself_o the_o savour_n of_o thy_o holy_a blessing_n to_o the_o end_n that_o as_o the_o angel_n above_o do_v praise_v thou_o the_o power_n of_o heaven_n do_v bless_v thou_o &_o all_o the_o spiritual_a army_n do_v magnify_v thou_o i_o likewise_o may_v here_o below_o have_v this_o
justify_v by_o faith_n abraham_n believe_v in_o god_n and_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n you_o all_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n galath_n 3._o rom._n 4._o almighty_a and_o eternal_a god_n it_o have_v please_v thou_o in_o thy_o unsearchable_a counsel_n for_o a_o time_n to_o give_v unto_o man_n the_o law_n to_o the_o end_n to_o guide_v they_o to_o jesus_n christ_n under_o a_o schoolehouse_n of_o figure_n and_o shadow_n even_o those_o who_o thou_o of_o thy_o grace_n have_v call_v into_o the_o faith_n of_o this_o promise_a saviour_n to_o obtain_v in_o he_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o when_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n he_o appear_v unto_o we_o clothe_v in_o our_o nature_n for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o thy_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n this_o justification_n of_o thy_o elect_a be_v full_o reveal_v &_o make_v we_o by_o belief_n in_o his_o gospel_n but_o o_o lord_n thou_o do_v well_o know_v and_o every_o man_n in_o himselfefeel_v the_o incredulity_n and_o weakness_n of_o man_n who_o be_v but_o earth_n and_o flesh_n can_v climb_v up_o into_o heaven_n and_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n so_o to_o confess_v and_o apprehend_v these_o deep_a mystery_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o ancient_a and_o common_a complaint_n of_o thy_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n who_o many_o time_n have_v say_v as_o much_o o_o lord_n who_o have_v believe_v our_o preach_n also_o there_o be_v so_o many_o imposture_n in_o the_o world_n so_o many_o dream_n so_o many_o invention_n yea_o which_o be_v more_o so_o many_o assault_n so_o many_o snare_n and_o so_o ordinary_a misery_n that_o shake_v the_o best_a to_o be_v brief_a so_o great_a be_v the_o vanity_n ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n of_o our_o nature_n that_o if_o thou_o o_o most_o merciful_a god_n work_v not_o that_o in_o we_o which_o thou_o command_v we_o to_o do_v if_o thou_o do_v not_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o may_v know_v if_o thou_o do_v not_o convert_v we_o that_o we_o may_v cleave_v to_o thy_o word_n if_o thou_o do_v not_o give_v we_o to_o thy_o son_n that_o he_o may_v keep_v we_o thou_o if_o he_o bring_v we_o not_o clothe_v in_o his_o righteousness_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o if_o thy_o spirit_n lead_v we_o not_o in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n hold_v we_o fast_o in_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o gift_n upon_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o truth_n we_o can_v harken_v to_o this_o voice_n of_o the_o shepherd_n of_o our_o soul_n neither_o in_o our_o heart_n conceive_v such_o and_o so_o lively_a a_o faith_n that_o all_o uncertainty_n may_v be_v banish_v and_o the_o same_o seal_v with_o his_o own_o efficacy_n much_o less_o can_v we_o feel_v the_o peace_n and_o joy_n that_o true_a faith_n bring_v with_o it_o for_o that_o cause_n o_o lord_n in_o thy_o love_n have_v thou_o promise_v to_o pour_v upon_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n this_o spirit_n of_o thy_o strength_n light_n mercy_n and_o perfection_n to_o form_v in_o their_o heart_n this_o thy_o singular_a gift_n which_o unto_o we_o be_v a_o subsistence_n of_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o hope_v for_o and_o a_o demonstration_n of_o those_o that_o we_o see_v not_o by_o this_o so_o holy_a and_o necessary_a a_o ornament_n of_o the_o faithful_a we_o do_v in_o all_o assurance_n cry_v unto_o thou_o abba_n father_n and_o in_o our_o conscience_n feel_v that_o we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o thy_o majesty_n through_o christ_n be_v justify_v in_o his_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v live_v religious_o and_o holy_o according_a to_o his_o word_n i_o do_v therefore_o beseech_v thou_o my_o god_n to_o accomplish_v in_o my_o soul_n these_o great_a effect_n of_o thy_o love_n new_a clothing_n i_o with_o the_o light_n and_o virtue_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o after_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n thereof_o i_o may_v be_v able_a with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n to_o penetrate_v into_o the_o secret_a of_o my_o call_n and_o to_o that_o end_n vouchsafe_v so_o to_o augment_v in_o i_o this_o faith_n that_o by_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o perfection_n thereof_o it_o may_v appear_v in_o all_o her_o fruit_n cause_v i_o to_o worship_n invocate_v and_o serve_v thou_o according_a as_o thou_o command_v that_o my_o understanding_n may_v be_v withdraw_v from_o the_o seduction_n of_o error_n and_o my_o will_n from_o carnal_a concupiscence_n also_o that_o my_o hart_n may_v infinite_o be_v comfort_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o this_o that_o by_o christ_n i_o be_o reconcile_v to_o thou_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o eternal_a beatitude_n so_o that_o daily_a increase_n in_o this_o all_o spiritual_a virtue_n i_o may_v attain_v to_o some_o portion_n of_o thy_o sovereign_a wisdom_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n to_o the_o end_n that_o when_o my_o soul_n shall_v forsake_v this_o fleshly_a habitation_n the_o same_o faith_n may_v be_v as_o wing_n to_o transport_v it_o into_o thy_o bosom_n to_o the_o celestial_a rest_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n there_o to_o possess_v the_o fullness_n of_o her_o peace_n and_o of_o all_o joy_n so_o be_v it_o the_o thirteen_o prayer_n to_o demand_v the_o virtue_n of_o hope_n god_n by_o his_o great_a mercy_n have_v regenerate_v we_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o the_o end_n that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o ashamed_a 1_o pet._n 1._o tim._n 3._o rom._n 5._o o_o god_n all_o good_a and_o wise_a it_o have_v please_v thou_o by_o certain_a mean_n &_o proceed_n to_o work_v in_o thy_o elect_a regeneration_n necessary_a for_o their_o salvation_n whereby_o they_o do_v in_o themselves_o feel_v the_o old_a adam_n to_o die_v with_o his_o lust_n and_o the_o new_a man_n to_o increase_v in_o the_o desire_n of_o righteousness_n when_o the_o holi-ghost_n even_o this_o day_n pluck_v out_o of_o their_o heart_n vice_n and_o instead_o thereof_o plant_v virtue_n make_v it_o to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n further_a thereby_o daily_o the_o root_n out_o of_o sin_n and_o increase_v of_o the_o gift_n of_o thy_o grace_n i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n that_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o free_o to_o justify_v i_o by_o the_o singular_a gift_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n grant_v i_o peace_n with_o thy_o majesty_n through_o his_o sacrifice_n so_o thou_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o soul_n as_o to_o make_v i_o know_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o thy_o name_n what_o the_o hope_n of_o those_o be_v who_o thou_o have_v call_v to_o the_o incorruptible_a inheritance_n of_o thy_o glory_n grant_v my_o god_n that_o my_o thought_n may_v be_v replenish_v and_o content_v with_o this_o steadfast_a hope_n in_o thy_o love_n which_o thou_o offere_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n with_o this_o holy_a desire_n i_o say_v support_v with_o a_o assure_a expectation_n one_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o to_o obtain_v the_o celestial_a riches_n which_o thou_o have_v grant_v i_o to_o believe_v which_o no_o eye_n have_v see_v no_o ear_n have_v hear_v nor_o no_o understanding_n have_v comprehend_v namely_o that_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o behold_v thy_o countenance_n and_o live_v to_o participate_v without_o end_n thy_o kingdom_n above_o to_o enjoy_v there_o the_o society_n of_o the_o angel_n to_o be_v there_o a_o fellow_n heir_n with_o the_o glorify_a spirit_n finaly_n there_o to_o be_v full_o unite_v unto_o christ_n &_o by_o he_o to_o thou_o o_o father_n the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o to_o possess_v the_o sovereign_a good_a eternaly_a let_v this_o holy_a meditation_n and_o the_o hope_n to_o enjoy_v that_o full_a and_o perfect_a contentment_n so_o occupy_v my_o sense_n that_o it_o may_v be_v my_o thought_n my_o pleasure_n my_o labour_n my_o habitation_n and_o my_o most_o ordinary_a vacation_n also_o that_o all_o the_o care_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o affection_n of_o my_o flesh_n which_o may_v divert_v i_o from_o so_o christian_n a_o resolution_n may_v give_v place_n to_o this_o spiritual_a virtue_n the_o anchor_n where_o of_o rest_v in_o heaven_n that_o it_o may_v lodge_v whole_o and_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o secret_a of_o my_o heart_n since_o it_o be_v very_o true_a that_o it_o will_v yield_v as_o certain_o his_o solid_a and_o sole_a good_a in_o fullness_n of_o time_n as_o if_o already_o i_o do_v possess_v it_o unite_n i_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n by_o the_o holy_a mystery_n of_o thy_o grace_n also_o thou_o be_v the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n because_o thy_o love_n be_v pour_v upon_o we_o by_o
sufficient_o preach_v forth_o the_o infinite_a power_n of_o thy_o hand_n which_o have_v create_v he_o such_o a_o one_o i_o will_v not_o neither_o can_v i_o ascend_v high_a than_o thy_o word_n teach_v i_o to_o inquire_v wherefore_o thou_o will_v not_o so_o establish_v the_o bless_a be_v of_o this_o the_o great_a and_o chief_a of_o thy_o visible_a work_n that_o he_o may_v not_o fall_v i_o have_v matter_n enough_o to_o occupy_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o soul_n to_o meditate_v upon_o to_o have_v in_o detestation_n yea_o even_o before_o thy_o majesty_n to_o accuse_v the_o pride_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o think_v not_o itself_o in_o honour_n sufficient_a unless_o it_o be_v equal_a with_o thy_o deity_n free_v itself_o from_o all_o fear_n and_o obedience_n unto_o thou_o and_o by_o that_o rash_a ingratitude_n cast_v himself_o headlong_o from_o innocency_n into_o sin_n from_o life_n into_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a death_n to_o thou_o o_o lord_n belong_v righteousness_n and_o to_o man_n confusion_n &_o shame_n and_o thou_o after_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n show_v mercy_n to_o who_o thou_o will_v show_v mercy_n the_o vain_a philosophy_n and_o foolish_a curiosity_n which_o be_v not_o content_a with_o the_o simplicity_n of_o christian_a faith_n retain_v within_o the_o limit_n of_o thy_o sacred_a oracle_n shall_v make_v much_o enquiry_n about_o this_o fall_n of_o adam_n to_o the_o end_n if_o she_o can_v to_o penetrate_v into_o thy_o secret_a counsel_n about_o the_o creation_n and_o end_n of_o thy_o work_n yea_o even_o in_o that_o which_o touch_v the_o election_n and_o reprobation_n of_o mankind_n she_o dare_v in_o this_o bottomless_a pit_n to_o discourse_v of_o thy_o infinite_a justice_n &_o the_o argument_n of_o thy_o incomprehensible_a glory_n measure_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o with_o her_o terrestrial_a conceit_n for_o to_o declare_v in_o her_o imagination_n thy_o grace_n to_o the_o elect_a and_o thy_o judgement_n against_o the_o reprobate_n dare_v to_o plead_v their_o cause_n as_o also_o she_o will_v resolve_v of_o their_o estate_n after_o this_o life_n and_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o their_o punishment_n but_o thy_o child_n o_o heavenly_a father_n instruct_v by_o thy_o doctrine_n through_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o spirit_n will_v in_o their_o heart_n humble_o reverence_v thy_o decree_n which_o be_v always_o just_a even_o in_o the_o first_o condemnation_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o will_v be_v content_a to_o magnify_v thy_o goodness_n for_o the_o grace_n that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o in_o jesus_n christ_n adopt_v they_o by_o he_o of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n into_o thy_o family_n for_o they_o have_v learn_v in_o thy_o school_n that_o the_o inaccessible_a brightness_n of_o thy_o judgement_n dazle_v the_o best_a sight_a mind_n and_o spirit_n yea_o waste_v and_o consume_v they_o when_o they_o presume_v to_o approach_v to_o inquire_v the_o secret_a cause_n this_o do_v i_o know_v neither_o will_v i_o know_v any_o more_o that_o all_o thing_n do_v work_v for_o the_o best_a in_o thy_o elect_a because_o that_o have_v know_v they_o before_o all_o age_n thou_o have_v also_o predestinate_v they_o to_o be_v make_v conformable_a to_o the_o image_n of_o thy_o son_n call_v and_o justify_v they_o to_o be_v glorify_v the_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n prepare_v to_o perdition_n do_v feel_v none_o of_o these_o free_a mercy_n and_o celestial_a riches_n whereof_o it_o come_v that_o when_o they_o think_v upon_o death_n they_o see_v nothing_o but_o fearful_a horrible_a damnable_a all_o intolerable_a pain_n without_o diminution_n or_o end_n a_o infernal_a devilish_a and_o endless_a torment_n a_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n with_o blasphemy_n and_o despair_n a_o perpetual_a disquiet_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n a_o eternity_n to_o their_o woe_n and_o damnation_n and_o which_o be_v worse_o a_o most_o merciful_a god_n who_o they_o shall_v know_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o yet_o not_o to_o be_v their_o god_n but_o their_o adversary_n &_o sovereign_a judge_n to_o be_v as_o severe_a and_o rigorous_a to_o they_o as_o he_o shall_v be_v gentle_a and_o favourable_a to_o his_o child_n this_o be_v in_o sum_n all_o that_o the_o reprobate_n may_v expect_v or_o hope_v for_o in_o death_n this_o also_o make_v that_o when_o they_o find_v they_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o the_o pledge_n of_o their_o freedom_n which_o thy_o elect_a o_o lord_n do_v carry_v with_o they_o in_o this_o sin_n of_o nature_n namely_o faith_n in_o christ_n dead_a for_o their_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o their_o righteousness_n these_o miserable_a man_n depart_v this_o their_o earthly_a habitation_n with_o great_a grief_n and_o tremble_a usual_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n cast_v forth_o many_o woeful_a sob_n infallible_a forerunner_n of_o their_o misery_n at_o hand_n as_o in_o truth_n they_o want_v no_o more_o thereof_o but_o the_o proof_n that_o they_o be_v go_v to_o make_v of_o the_o eternal_a torment_n with_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o burn_a lake_n of_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v never_o quench_v give_v to_o the_o soul_n present_o upon_o the_o temporal_a death_n and_o to_o both_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o all_o flesh_n i_o say_v in_o the_o second_o &_o eternal_a death_n a_o death_n which_o continue_v without_o die_v and_o without_o consume_v or_o destroy_v that_o which_o it_o make_v to_o languish_v for_o ever_o in_o a_o furnace_n always_o burn_v devour_a and_o consume_v amongst_o which_o unspeakable_a torment_n yea_o such_o as_o man_n thought_n be_v not_o able_a to_o conceive_v this_o pain_n be_v not_o the_o least_o to_o the_o damn_a but_o rather_o a_o other_o cruel_a death_n that_o they_o never_o have_v any_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o repent_v or_o convert_v unto_o thou_o the_o only_a and_o true_a god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o o_o lord_n that_o as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o grace_n to_o believe_v that_o by_o thy_o grace_n i_o be_o make_v a_o vessel_n of_o mercy_n i_o may_v live_v in_o the_o life_n of_o the_o righteous_a sanctify_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o depart_v happy_o in_o he_o and_o so_o to_o ascend_v unto_o thou_o into_o thy_o new_a zion_n and_o there_o to_o receive_v the_o price_n of_o the_o victorious_a crown_n which_o this_o great_a saviour_n of_o the_o elect_a have_v purchase_v for_o the_o perfection_n of_o their_o glory_n so_o be_v it_o the_o one_o and_o twenty_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n even_o in_o the_o morning_n hear_v my_o voice_n early_a in_o the_o morning_n will_v i_o direct_v my_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o and_o will_v look_v up_o o_o lord_n i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o and_o early_o shall_v my_o prayer_n come_v before_o thou_o let_v my_o help_n and_o beginning_n be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n father_n son_n and_o holi-ghost_n who_o have_v make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n psal_n 5._o &_o 88_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n eternal_a and_o almighty_a to_o who_o i_o owe_v all_o glory_n and_o obedience_n i_o do_v humble_o prostrate_v myself_o before_o thy_o face_n and_o lift_v up_o my_o heart_n and_o voice_n to_o thou_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n to_o crave_v thy_o mercy_n and_o to_o give_v thou_o thanks_n for_o thy_o benefit_n i_o acknowledge_v of_o thy_o providence_n and_o benignity_n that_o have_v pass_v this_o night_n under_o thy_o guard_n and_o protection_n i_o may_v yet_o see_v the_o light_n of_o the_o day_n &_o in_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n contemplate_v the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o here_o below_o enjoy_v those_o temporal_a benefit_n that_o thou_o pour_v plentiful_o or_o large_o upon_o thy_o creature_n but_o because_o of_o thy_o unmeasurable_a bounty_n thou_o make_v earthly_a thing_n common_a to_o all_o man_n and_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o son_n do_v stand_v we_o no_o steed_n but_o for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o body_n i_o beseech_v thou_o merciful_a father_n more_o and_o more_o to_o raise_v upon_o my_o heart_n thy_o eternal_a light_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o thy_o spirit_n so_o to_o scatter_v the_o darkness_n of_o my_o understanding_n and_o to_o break_v the_o hardness_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o so_o far_o as_o it_o may_v suffice_v for_o my_o salvation_n i_o may_v apprehend_v the_o glory_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o christian_n faith_n together_o with_o the_o duty_n of_o my_o call_n that_o i_o may_v constant_o walk_v in_o the_o same_o in_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o as_o before_o thou_o the_o searcher_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o all_o my_o thought_n worship_v and_o love_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n love_v also_o in_o thou_o my_o neighbour_n as_o myself_o to_o pleasure_v they_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o i_o may_v by_o
thou_o towards_o this_o great_a god_n who_o be_v pitiful_a do_v see_v and_o hear_v thou_o in_o thy_o suffering_n who_o under_o his_o hand_n hold_v both_o the_o disease_n &_o the_o cure_n the_o pain_n and_o the_o rest_n life_n and_o death_n to_o make_v the_o one_o as_o profitable_a and_o heathfull_a unto_o thou_o as_o the_o other_o then_o will_v i_o say_v with_o a_o contrite_a heart_n yet_o full_a of_o confidence_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n i_o have_v grievous_o offend_v thou_o i_o deserve_v to_o be_v thorough_o chastise_v and_o the_o devil_n that_o i_o do_v endure_v be_v far_o less_o than_o my_o offence_n which_o only_a death_n and_o hell_n be_v able_a to_o counterprise_n but_o thy_o grace_n and_o compassion_n great_a than_o my_o sin_n be_v eternal_a upon_o all_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v wash_v fructify_v and_o justify_v in_o thy_o well-beloved_a son_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o number_n i_o do_v believe_v i_o be_o and_o that_o in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n thou_o will_v make_v i_o bless_v forgive_v i_o my_o debt_n in_o his_o name_n and_o ease_v i_o of_o my_o anguish_n wherein_o i_o remain_v without_o strength_n i_o beseech_v thou_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o thought_n in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o my_o hart_n and_o with_o the_o word_n of_o david_n o_o eternal_a god_n hear_v my_o prayer_n &_o petition_n &_o let_v nothing_o hinder_v my_o cry_n for_o come_v unto_o thou_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o bend_v down_o thy_o ear_n unto_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o trouble_n make_v haste_n and_o deliver_v i_o in_o the_o day_n that_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o for_o my_o day_n be_v vanish_v like_o smoke_n and_o my_o bone_n be_v dry_v like_o chaf_n my_o heart_n have_v be_v smite_v and_o wither_v like_o the_o grass_n that_o i_o have_v forget_v to_o eat_v my_o bread_n o_o lord_n all_o my_o desire_n be_v before_o thou_o comfort_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n shall_v any_o man_n tell_v of_o thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o sepulchre_n or_o thy_o faithfulness_n in_o the_o grave_n thus_o then_o o_o merciful_a god_n bear_v myself_o in_o thy_o chastisement_n i_o will_v in_o all_o patience_n wait_v for_o the_o seasonable_a succour_n of_o thy_o hand_n as_o be_v well_o assure_v that_o while_o it_o be_v in_o come_v thou_o will_v not_o suffer_v thy_o spirit_n of_o consolation_n to_o forsake_v i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o tribulation_n that_o my_o present_a heaviness_n shall_v be_v unto_o i_o the_o watch_n of_o some_o joy_n at_o hand_n and_o that_o at_o all_o adventure_n the_o last_o of_o my_o sorrowefull_a day_n shall_v be_v the_o first_o of_o my_o rest_n in_o eternal_a life_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v again_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n behold_v i_o be_o here_o deal_v with_o i_o at_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o with_o thy_o servant_n job_n albeit_o god_n shall_v slay_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o reproove_v my_o way_n in_o his_o presence_n &_o with_o saint_n agustine_n o_o lord_n smite_v here_o cut_v here_o burn_v here_o so_o that_o thou_o do_v pardon_v i_o for_o ever_o amen_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n the_o seven_o and_o twenty_o prayer_n at_o the_o visitation_n of_o the_o sick_a be_v there_o any_o among_o you_o sick_a let_v he_o call_v the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o let_v they_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o anoint_v he_o with_o oil_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n shall_v save_v the_o disease_a and_o the_o lord_n shall_v raise_v he_o up_o and_o if_o he_o have_v commit_v any_o sin_n they_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o james_n 5._o o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v all_o righteousness_n &_o goodness_n we_o know_v that_o among_o thy_o correction_n wherewith_o thou_o wakene_a we_o to_o our_o duty_n it_o please_v thou_o many_o time_n to_o tame_v our_o flesh_n with_o sundry_a disease_n for_o thou_o do_v by_o the_o pain_n that_o we_o suffer_v advertise_v we_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o evil_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o of_o the_o punishment_n due_a to_o the_o same_o namely_o death_n whereof_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o body_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n and_o also_o thou_o do_v withal_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o great_a day_n of_o thy_o judgement_n which_o after_o death_n do_v ensue_v to_o life_n everlasting_a full_a of_o glory_n and_o beatitude_n to_o the_o elect_a and_o of_o reproach_n and_o torment_n to_o the_o reprobate_a but_o of_o these_o thing_n the_o flesh_n so_o long_o as_o it_o feel_v itself_o at_o ease_n have_v least_o care_n to_o hear_v sith_o therefore_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o o_o just_a and_o merciful_a father_n with_o thy_o rod_n to_o visit_v this_o poor_a sick_a person_n here_o present_a afflict_v he_o for_o his_o offence_n as_o himself_o do_v with_o we_o confess_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o in_o pardon_v he_o for_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o well-beloved_a son_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o will_v make_v this_o chastisement_n to_o profit_v he_o to_o his_o correction_n so_o that_o he_o may_v with_o quiet_a obedience_n bear_v thy_o visitation_n submit_v himself_o volunrarie_a with_o all_o his_o heart_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n who_o strike_v he_o not_o as_o a_o severe_a judge_n but_o as_o a_o most_o merciful_a father_n whereby_o he_o may_v learn_v to_o repose_v his_o whole_a trust_n &_o assurance_n in_o thy_o love_n &_o as_o in_o he_o that_o be_v the_o author_n of_o his_o lif_n &_o can_v preserve_v he_o whither_o it_o be_v to_o abide_v below_o here_o in_o thy_o church_n or_o that_o thou_o will_v gather_v he_o into_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n thus_o lord_n on_o the_o one_o side_n awakn_n in_o his_o soul_n by_o his_o sickness_n on_o the_o other_o the_o feel_n of_o humane_a misery_n make_v he_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o faith_n to_o behold_v the_o eternal_a blessing_n thou_o reserve_v for_o he_o in_o thy_o paradise_n to_o live_v happy_a for_o ever_o so_o that_o he_o may_v with_o patience_n easy_o digest_v the_o bitterness_n of_o that_o potion_n that_o thou_o have_v pour_v forth_o unto_o he_o bend_v his_o principal_a desire_n to_o enjoy_v thy_o presence_n in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o know_v o_o merciful_a father_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o thy_o child_n be_v willing_a but_o their_o flesh_n be_v always_o frail_a and_o full_a of_o great_a mistrust_n especial_o in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o affliction_n assist_v therefore_o this_o sick_a person_n with_o the_o plenty_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v overcome_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o his_o peace_n and_o be_v thou_o his_o shield_n against_o the_o assault_n &_o terror_n of_o death_n especial_o if_o his_o conscience_n do_v trouble_n and_o accuse_v he_o for_o his_o inward_a and_o hide_a sin_n which_o be_v open_a in_o thy_o sight_n then_o let_v the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o perpetual_a comforter_n of_o all_o faithful_a soul_n vouchsafe_v to_o represent_v unto_o he_o for_o his_o defence_n the_o passion_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o have_v himself_o bear_v upon_o the_o cross_a all_o our_o iniquity_n that_o so_o he_o may_v absolve_v and_o discharge_v we_o before_o thy_o judicial_a throne_n according_a to_o the_o infinite_a merit_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o all_o that_o shall_v believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v in_o his_o name_n thus_o this_o poor_a patient_a be_v comfort_v in_o feeling_n through_o a_o lively_a &_o steadfast_a faith_n the_o fruit_n and_o virtue_n of_o that_o earnest_a penny_n of_o salvation_n that_o christ_n have_v leave_v we_o in_o his_o church_n namely_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o his_o sake_n also_o that_o this_o hope_n which_o be_v never_o confound_v do_v keep_v his_o spirit_n quiet_a that_o he_o may_v call_v upon_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n even_o to_o his_o last_o gasp_n never_o fear_v the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n of_o death_n or_o of_o hell_n as_o be_v assure_v that_o christ_n have_v overcome_v they_o &_o lead_v they_o in_o triumph_n break_v their_o bond_n so_o that_o he_o may_v in_o all_o christian_a confidence_n cry_v out_o with_o thy_o apostle_n o_o death_n where_o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o hell_n where_o be_v thy_o victory_n in_o this_o manner_n o_o merciful_a god_n let_v this_o sick_a person_n be_v by_o our_o prayer_n commend_v unto_o thou_o and_o vouchsafe_v if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n to_o restore_v he_o to_o health_n with_o increase_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v yet_o amongst_o we_o serve_v to_o thy_o glory_n if_o not_o but_o that_o thou_o have_v otherwise_o appoint_v to_o bring_v he_o into_o thy_o rest_n thy_o will_n be_v do_v and_o accept_v both_o by_o he_o and_o we_o in_o