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and_o to_o whosoever_o it_o appear_v it_o teach_v they_o to_o deny_v 12._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n &_o to_o live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n this_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a schoolmaster_n teach_v not_o all_o man_n but_o those_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o meek_a will_v he_o guide_v in_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o teach_v 12._o psal_n 25._o 12._o his_o way_n and_o again_o what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o shall_v he_o teach_v in_o the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v choose_v and_o to_o such_o alone_a who_o medirate_n in_o 100_o psal_n 117._o 99_o
5._o rom._n 8._o 6_o 7_o 8._o gen._n 6._o 5._o which_o be_v enmity_n against_o he_o and_o our_o natural_a imagination_n which_o be_v only_o and_o continual_o evil_a four_o if_o we_o neglect_v the_o direction_n of_o god_n word_n in_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o matter_n but_o the_o manner_n only_o god_n will_v neglect_v our_o service_n as_o be_v mere_a will-worship_n and_o not_o that_o which_o he_o have_v appoint_v according_a to_o his_o say_n to_o the_o jew_n by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n who_o have_v require_v these_o thing_n at_o your_o hand_n yea_o he_o will_v reject_v it_o as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a as_o he_o do_v the_o sacrifice_n 12._o esa_n 1._o 12._o of_o the_o jew_n who_o in_o serve_v he_o choose_v their_o own_o way_n and_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n still_o delight_v in_o their_o abomination_n when_o in_o outward_a appearance_n they_o seem_v devout_a in_o offer_v unto_o he_o sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n 3._o esa_n 66._o 3._o as_o elsewhere_o he_o protest_v by_o the_o same_o prophet_n neither_o will_v our_o good_a meaning_n blind_a zeal_n and_o superstitious_a devotion_n make_v our_o will-worship_n accept_v of_o god_n see_v they_o be_v in_o themselves_o sinful_a and_o one_o sin_n will_v not_o excuse_v another_o yea_o if_o we_o have_v no_o better_a guide_n to_o direct_v we_o we_o shall_v for_o god_n true_a service_n embrace_n and_o even_o tire_v ourselves_o in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o blind_a zeal_n mislead_v they_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n into_o the_o way_n of_o destruction_n while_o neglect_v the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n they_o endeavour_v to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n and_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o by_o 3._o rom._n 10._o 3._o a_o ignorant_a zeal_n be_v make_v as_o he_o confess_v even_o mad_a against_o the_o 11._o act._n 26._o 11._o saint_n and_o with_o all_o rage_a cruelty_n set_v himself_o to_o destroy_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o final_o of_o those_o honourable_a woman_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o out_o of_o their_o blind_a devotion_n raise_v persecution_n against_o paul_n and_o barnabas_n and_o expel_v they_o out_o of_o their_o coast_n five_o if_o we_o serve_v 50._o act._n 13._o 50._o not_o god_n according_a to_o his_o will_n and_o word_n but_o according_a to_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n it_o will_v not_o be_v please_v to_o god_n as_o not_o be_v do_v in_o faith_n but_o doubt_o not_o know_v whether_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o will_n or_o no_o or_o rather_o without_o doubt_v we_o may_v know_v that_o our_o service_n be_v not_o according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o therefore_o displease_v unto_o he_o see_v he_o have_v prefect_o reveal_v his_o will_n in_o his_o word_n both_o concern_v that_o which_o he_o will_v have_v we_o do_v and_o 23._o rom._n 6._o 23._o that_o which_o he_o will_v have_v we_o leave_v undo_v and_o consequent_o such_o service_n be_v not_o only_o without_o but_o contrary_a to_o faith_n and_o most_o odious_a unto_o god_n sixthly_a all_o our_o pain_n take_v in_o this_o service_n which_o be_v not_o warrant_v by_o god_n word_n but_o do_v according_a to_o our_o own_o invention_n good_a meaning_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n be_v in_o vain_a and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o be_v thus_o spend_v in_o will-worship_n and_o blind_a superstition_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n in_o vain_a they_o worship_v i_o teach_v for_o doctrine_n man_n precept_n yea_o 9_o matth._n 15._o 8_o 9_o they_o be_v not_o only_o vain_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v perish_v in_o the_o use_n 22._o col._n 2._o 22._o but_o evil_a both_o simple_o and_o by_o accident_n for_o who_o can_v bring_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o be_v unclean_a or_o spiritual_a service_n unto_o 4._o job_n 14_o 4._o god_n out_o of_o the_o forge_n of_o our_o carnal_a reason_n and_o evil_a imagination_n see_v 6._o gen._n 6._o 5._o john_n 3._o 6._o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o that_o which_o be_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v spirit_n and_o as_o it_o be_v simple_o evil_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o evil_a fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v so_o also_o accidental_o in_o that_o it_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o by_o take_v place_n of_o it_o do_v cause_v it_o to_o be_v clean_o thrust_v out_o of_o door_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o superstitious_a pharise_n who_o in_o set_v up_o their_o own_o tradition_n make_v 6._o math._n 15._o 4_o 5_o 6._o god_n commandment_n void_a and_o of_o none_o effect_n and_o of_o the_o papist_n who_o by_o make_v room_n for_o their_o blind_a devotion_n have_v quite_o exile_v all_o the_o part_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o true_a service_n of_o god_n in_o which_o regard_n all_o the_o labour_n which_o be_v thus_o spend_v do_v not_o only_o not_o please_v god_n and_o so_o lose_v all_o reward_n but_o much_o displease_v he_o and_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n and_o pull_v down_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o all_o such_o as_o tender_v such_o service_n unto_o he_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o nadab_n 24._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o &_o 9_o 24._o and_o abihu_n who_o be_v consume_v with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n because_o they_o offer_v strange_a fire_n unto_o god_n and_o do_v not_o use_v that_o fire_n which_o he_o have_v send_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o this_o purpose_n in_o saul_n who_o kingdom_n be_v rend_v from_o he_o either_o for_o offering_n sacrifice_v himself_o which_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o he_o for_o which_o sin_n also_o vzziah_n be_v smite_v with_o leprosy_n or_o for_o not_o stay_v the_o time_n appoint_v by_o god_n and_o his_o prophet_n samuel_n and_o in_o vzzah_n who_o 19_o 2._o chro._n 26._o 19_o be_v smite_v with_o present_a death_n because_o be_v but_o a_o levite_n he_o take_v upon_o 6._o 2._o sam._n 6._o 6._o he_o to_o touch_v the_o ark_n which_o none_o may_v do_v but_o the_o priest_n and_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v carry_v in_o a_o cart_n which_o shall_v have_v be_v bear_v upon_o their_o shoulder_n 15._o num._n 4._o 15._o unto_o which_o punishment_n and_o the_o like_a of_o this_o life_n god_n will_v add_v those_o eternal_a punishment_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o those_o that_o add_v unto_o or_o detract_v from_o his_o will_n which_o the_o apostle_n john_n threaten_v against_o those_o who_o add_v unto_o or_o detract_v from_o his_o prophecy_n namely_o loss_n of_o heavenly_a 18._o apoc._n 22._o 18._o happiness_n and_o all_o the_o plague_n write_v in_o that_o book_n among_o which_o be_v the_o torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n &_o everlasting_a condemnation_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o come_v thus_o far_o as_o to_o have_v fervent_a desire_n and_o great_a devotion_n to_o serve_v god_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o the_o devil_n do_v not_o delude_v we_o by_o persuade_v we_o through_o his_o instrument_n to_o spend_v all_o our_o labour_n not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o also_o to_o loss_n nor_o to_o lay_v out_o our_o good_a intention_n as_o it_o be_v good_a coin_n upon_o the_o base_a trifle_n of_o humane_a tradition_n will-worship_n and_o our_o own_o invention_n as_o worship_v of_o saint_n and_o angel_n mass_n pilgrimage_n popish_a fast_n penance_n and_o punish_v of_o our_o body_n mumble_v of_o latin_a prayer_n without_o understanding_n satisfaction_n and_o such_o like_a see_v these_o be_v not_o only_o not_o command_v but_o express_o contrary_a to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n and_o the_o apostle_n also_o have_v give_v we_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o and_o avoid_v they_o as_o have_v only_o a_o show_n of_o wisdom_n in_o will-worship_n and_o humility_n and_o not_o spare_v of_o the_o body_n and_o in_o truth_n be_v meerefolly_n be_v 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o flat_o opposite_a to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n but_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n by_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o make_v his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n the_o rule_n and_o squire_n of_o all_o our_o action_n resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o this_o word_n be_v command_v and_o enjoin_v and_o to_o leave_v undo_v what_o in_o it_o be_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o special_a duty_n in_o which_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v and_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o be_v the_o main_a and_o general_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o such_o a_o
3._o job_n 22._o 2._o psal_n 16._o 3._o profit_n or_o extend_v unto_o he_o but_o for_o our_o own_o good_a and_o benefit_n that_o he_o may_v crown_v our_o obedience_n with_o eternal_a blessedness_n for_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n happy_a be_v he_o and_o he_o that_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o keep_v it_o be_v by_o 28._o pro._n 29._o 18._o luke_n 11._o 28._o he_o pronounce_v bless_v last_o let_v we_o often_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o and_o set_v before_o we_o their_o obedience_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n for_o more_o cheerful_o may_v we_o travail_v in_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n if_o we_o see_v a_o plain_a path_n beat_v by_o those_o that_o have_v go_v before_o us._n but_o especial_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o never-erring_a example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o take_v more_o delight_n in_o do_v his_o father_n will_n then_o in_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v obedient_a unto_o he_o to_o the_o death_n even_o the_o 7._o john_n 4._o 34._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7._o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v §._o sect._n 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n the_o second_o kind_n of_o obedience_n be_v passive_a and_o be_v call_v patience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n whereby_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o meek_o and_o constant_o to_o bear_v all_o those_o cross_n and_o affliction_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o which_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o lay_v upon_o us._n the_o cause_n of_o which_o patience_n be_v diverse_a the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o which_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n second_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o not_o only_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o which_o our_o temporary_a affliction_n be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v but_o god_n special_a promise_n of_o strength_n to_o endure_v all_o trial_n and_o of_o help_n and_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n three_o trust_v and_o affiance_n in_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o never_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o weakness_n or_o to_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o our_o enemy_n upon_o which_o we_o conclude_v that_o though_o he_o kill_v we_o yet_o we_o will_v trust_v in_o 15._o john_n 13._o 15._o he_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o next_o and_o immediate_a cause_n of_o our_o patience_n which_o make_v we_o meek_o to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v for_o love_n endure_v all_o thing_n and_o the_o great_a difficulty_n be_v not_o hard_o unto_o it_o it_o be_v strong_a than_o death_n the_o water_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 7._o cant._n 8._o 6_o 7._o of_o affliction_n can_v quench_v it_o and_o the_o flood_n of_o calamity_n can_v drown_v it_o the_o object_n of_o this_o patience_n be_v affliction_n which_o the_o lord_n impose_v for_o the_o trial_n or_o correction_n of_o his_o child_n for_o all_o who_o he_o love_v he_o chastise_v and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n must_v deny_v himself_o take_v up_o 23._o heb._n 12._o luke_n 9_o 23._o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o that_o be_v that_o cross_n and_o measure_n of_o affliction_n which_o god_n himself_o impose_v upon_o he_o neither_o be_v we_o to_o take_v upon_o we_o burden_n of_o our_o own_o make_n but_o such_o only_a as_o the_o lord_n allot_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v those_o alone_a that_o we_o can_v by_o lawful_a mean_n avoid_v or_o without_o fall_v into_o sin_n the_o manner_n how_o we_o be_v to_o bear_v these_o affliction_n be_v first_o voluntary_o with_o a_o meek_a quiet_a and_o content_a mind_n as_o be_v send_v of_o god_n for_o our_o good_a yea_o cheerful_o and_o joyful_o as_o they_o be_v sign_n and_o seal_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o special_a mean_n to_o further_o and_o assure_v our_o everlasting_a salvation_n second_o we_o must_v bear_v they_o constant_o so_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o continue_v they_o upon_o we_o that_o be_v till_o he_o give_v we_o honest_a 4._o jam._n 1._o 4._o and_o lawful_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v and_o deliver_v from_o they_o not_o think_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o have_v bear_v some_o few_o or_o many_o affliction_n but_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o he_o be_v not_o crown_v who_o have_v fight_v well_o for_o a_o time_n but_o he_o that_o never_o give_v over_o till_o he_o have_v obtain_v the_o victory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n be_v faithful_a unto_o the_o death_n and_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 16._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o crown_n of_o life_n but_o of_o these_o point_n as_o also_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v with_o patience_n comfort_n and_o joy_n to_o endure_v affliction_n i_o have_v write_v large_o part_n large_o christian_n warfare_n the_o three_o part_n elsewhere_o and_o therefore_o will_v content_v myself_o thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o in_o this_o place_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o four_o and_o last_o main_n virtue_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n be_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o that_o servile_a and_o slavish_a fear_n which_o be_v in_o wicked_a man_n and_o the_o very_a devil_n themselves_o in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o justice_n wrath_n and_o power_n in_o punish_v sin_n but_o that_o filial_a and_o son-like_a fear_n whereby_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v not_o only_a god_n justice_n truth_n majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n our_o all_o creature_n but_o also_o his_o infinite_a love_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n who_o be_v so_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a as_o the_o great_a evil_n in_o which_o description_n be_v express_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n namely_o the_o knowledge_n belief_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n attribute_n as_o first_o that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a god_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a with_o which_o consideration_n 28._o mat._n 10._o 28._o our_o saviour_n incit_v we_o to_o god_n fear_n because_o he_o just_o cast_v into_o hell_n those_o that_o sin_n against_o he_o second_o that_o he_o be_v true_a of_o his_o word_n in_o his_o promise_n to_o those_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o his_o threaten_n against_o 8._o psal_n 33._o 7_o 8._o those_o that_o displease_v and_o sin_n against_o he_o three_o his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n in_o that_o he_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n and_o most_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o be_v alone_o sufficient_a to_o strike_v a_o awful_a fear_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o creature_n four_o that_o he_o be_v a_o most_o powerful_a and_o mighty_a god_n and_o so_o able_a to_o execute_v all_o his_o judgement_n and_o not_o only_o to_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o also_o to_o cast_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n into_o the_o everlasting_a fire_n of_o hell_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v last_o his_o dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n whereby_o 5._o luk._n 12._o 5._o they_o be_v obnoxious_a and_o liable_a to_o his_o justice_n and_o punishment_n be_v effectual_a to_o strike_v fear_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n according_a to_o that_o of_o malachi_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n and_o that_o of_o jeremie_n who_o will_v not_o fear_v 7._o mal._n 1._o 6._o jer._n 10._o 6_o 7._o thou_o o_o king_n of_o nation_n for_o unto_o thou_o do_v it_o appertain_v for_o howsoever_o the_o faithful_a be_v in_o christ_n can_v receive_v no_o hurt_n from_o these_o attribute_n for_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o 1._o rom._n 8._o 1._o they_o his_o threaten_n do_v not_o belong_v unto_o they_o but_o contrariwise_o his_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n his_o majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n be_v argument_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n see_v they_o be_v whole_o for_o their_o protection_n and_o preservation_n yet_o do_v the_o child_n of_o god_n fear_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o attribute_n when_o they_o consider_v they_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o see_v the_o effect_n of_o they_o in_o wicked_a man_n even_o as_o the_o son_n fear_v his_o father_n when_o he_o see_v he_o punish_v his_o slave_n though_o he_o be_v sure_a
15._o 10._o grace_n see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o but_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o that_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n and_o this_o be_v that_o humility_n which_o as_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o most_o excellent_a so_o unto_o we_o most_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o of_o we_o to_o be_v much_o esteem_v and_o earnest_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o desire_v it_o be_v most_o excellent_a as_o be_v the_o most_o beautiful_a ornament_n which_o make_v we_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o it_o yea_o it_o adorn_v all_o other_o virtue_n make_v they_o as_o the_o foil_n the_o jewel_n be_v in_o themselves_o rich_a and_o beautiful_a much_o more_o precious_a and_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o for_o when_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o become_v even_o with_o the_o earth_n we_o be_v thereby_o preserve_v from_o fall_v and_o when_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n yea_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v exalt_v we_o and_o if_o with_o the_o poor_a publican_n we_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o luk._n 18._o 12._o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v depart_v justify_v and_o find_v god_n faithful_a 9_o 1._o joh._n 1._o 9_o of_o his_o promise_n in_o forgive_a we_o our_o sin_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n humble_v yourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v lift_v you_o up_o and_o the_o apostle_n 35._o jam._n 4._o 10._o pro._n 15._o 35._o peter_n humble_v yourselves_o therefore_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v exalt_v you_o in_o due_a time_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n exalt_v the_o humble_a by_o enrich_v they_o with_o all_o his_o gift_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a with_o temporal_a benefit_n for_o by_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v riches_n honour_n 4._o pro._n 22._o 4._o and_o life_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v his_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a he_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o proud_a empty_a away_o for_o he_o 2._o he_o psal_n 25._o 9_o mat_n 11._o 25._o pro._n 11._o 2._o teach_v they_o his_o way_n and_o reveal_v unto_o they_o the_o secret_n of_o his_o kingdom_n make_v they_o thereby_o wise_a unto_o their_o salvation_n he_o give_v they_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o 28._o the_o luk_n 18._o 12._o mat._n 11._o 28._o forgiveness_n of_o of_o all_o their_o sin_n he_o make_v they_o 15._o they_o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 29._o 15._o thankful_a in_o prosperity_n acknowledge_v themselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o david_n less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o that_o all_o the_o good_a which_o they_o have_v they_o have_v receive_v it_o from_o god_n and_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o also_o thankful_a 22._o thankful_a lam._n 3._o 22._o in_o great_a affliction_n acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v he_o bless_v they_o with_o his_o 29._o his_o esa_n 57_o 15._o job_n 22._o 29._o presence_n take_v delight_n to_o dwell_v with_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o so_o with_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n safegard_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a final_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o crow_v humility_n with_o eternal_a glory_n and_o felicity_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n 3._o mat._n 5._o 3._o of_o heaven_n so_o that_o humility_n be_v not_o only_a itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a grace_n but_o the_o chief_a mean_n also_o of_o obtain_v all_o other_o grace_n see_v god_n give_v they_o only_o to_o the_o humble_a for_o they_o only_o shall_v have_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n best_a and_o most_o precious_a gift_n who_o will_v be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o those_o only_o be_v thankful_a who_o high_o esteem_v they_o and_o they_o alone_o make_v this_o estimate_n who_o have_v feel_v the_o want_n of_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v they_o and_o they_o and_o no_o other_o have_v thus_o do_v who_o be_v thorough_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o poverty_n emptiness_n and_o nakedness_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n and_o thus_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v with_o that_o love_n of_o this_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a grace_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v deck_v and_o adorn_v with_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v often_o and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o god_n excellency_n and_o infiniteness_n in_o wisdom_n glory_n power_n justice_n and_o goodness_n and_o then_o the_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n will_v vanish_v like_o the_o light_n of_o a_o candle_n when_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o its_o full_a brightness_n and_o our_o seem_a perfection_n which_o much_o please_v we_o when_o we_o behold_v it_o alone_o or_o compare_v it_o with_o other_o who_o come_v short_a of_o we_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v nothing_o but_o imperfection_n and_o we_o vile_a and_o of_o no_o worth_n in_o our_o own_o eye_n second_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o state_n as_o it_o be_v with_o that_o it_o be_v in_o our_o creation_n and_o there_o will_v be_v great_a cause_n of_o humiliation_n in_o the_o best_a gift_n and_o grace_n in_o we_o see_v they_o be_v but_o the_o ruin_n of_o a_o old_a building_n and_o like_o base_a worn-out_a rag_n of_o sumptuous_a apparel_n three_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o virtue_n and_o duty_n with_o that_o which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v have_v good_a cause_n to_o be_v cast_v down_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n when_o we_o see_v what_o perfection_n even_o upon_o the_o penalty_n of_o the_o curse_n it_o exact_v of_o us._n four_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o matter_n whereof_o we_o be_v make_v and_o into_o which_o we_o shall_v again_o be_v resolve_v and_o then_o may_v we_o in_o all_o humility_n say_v with_o job_n to_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o 14._o job_n 17._o 14._o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o acknowledge_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o gen._n 18._o 27._o ash_n unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o god_n presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n unto_o he_o five_o let_v we_o set_v our_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n before_o we_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n both_o of_o omission_n and_o commission_n and_o withal_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o curse_v of_o the_o law_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o with_o the_o publican_n to_o cast_v down_o our_o eye_n and_o smite_v our_o breast_n and_o with_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n to_o cry_v out_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n 18._o luk._n 18._o six_o with_o our_o grace_n and_o virtue_n let_v we_o compare_v our_o vice_n and_o corruption_n and_o so_o our_o few_o grain_n of_o gold_n will_v be_v cover_v with_o such_o a_o mass_n of_o dross_n our_o small_a quantity_n of_o good_a corn_n mix_v with_o so_o much_o chaff_n that_o our_o good_a part_n will_v not_o so_o much_o lift_v we_o up_o as_o our_o ill_n will_v pull_v down_o and_o humble_v we_o if_o we_o weigh_v they_o in_o the_o balance_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judgement_n seventh_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o and_o 15._o 10._o and_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o boast_v as_o though_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v they_o but_o retain_v the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o god_n grace_n unto_o ourselves_o let_v we_o return_v all_o the_o praise_n and_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o glory_n unto_o he_o who_o gift_n they_o be_v and_o not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o proud_a owner_n but_o as_o humble_a and_o thankful_a debtor_n eight_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o what_o good_a thing_n soever_o be_v in_o we_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n talent_n of_o 2._o luk._n 16._o 2._o which_o we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n at_o
respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n second_o charity_n be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o the_o most_o profitable_a virtue_n both_o to_o other_o and_o ourselves_o to_o other_o because_o it_o make_v we_o willing_a and_o 4._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 4._o ready_a to_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o we_o desire_v of_o other_o to_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o for_o it_o suffer_v with_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a all_o wrong_n and_o injury_n and_o seek_v to_o gain_v they_o who_o be_v thus_o injurious_a by_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n it_o be_v so_o kind_a that_o be_v provoke_v it_o seek_v not_o revenge_n but_o labour_v to_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n it_o envy_v not_o the_o prosperity_n of_o those_o that_o be_v above_o we_o but_o cause_v we_o to_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o all_o their_o happiness_n it_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o with_o pride_n nor_o vaunt_v itself_o above_o those_o who_o be_v inferior_a unto_o we_o either_o in_o virtue_n or_o in_o those_o reward_n with_o which_o god_n in_o this_o life_n crow_v they_o it_o do_v not_o behave_v itself_o unseemly_a but_o observe_v a_o just_a decorum_n and_o a_o 5._o verse_n 5._o modest_a and_o sober_a course_n in_o all_o condition_n it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o joint_o advance_v our_o neighbour_n good_a in_o many_o thing_n depart_v from_o her_o own_o right_a when_o great_a benefit_n may_v redound_v to_o other_o it_o be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v to_o unjust_a anger_n but_o bear_v with_o many_o fault_n for_o their_o better_a reformation_n in_o consideration_n of_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n it_o think_v no_o evil_a nor_o intend_v hurt_v unto_o any_o neither_o be_v it_o suspicious_a to_o take_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o worst_a part_n which_o may_v admit_v of_o a_o more_o favourable_a interpretation_n it_o rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n nor_o sport_v itself_o in_o other_o man_n fall_n and_o infirmity_n 6._o verse_n 6._o but_o rather_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o humane_a frailty_n it_o lament_v their_o sin_n and_o desire_v their_o repentance_n and_o reformation_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o contrariwise_o it_o rejoice_v when_o as_o they_o approve_v their_o profession_n of_o truth_n in_o their_o practice_n of_o righteousness_n it_o bear_v all_o thing_n with_o meekness_n 8._o verse_n 7_o 8._o and_o patience_n and_o revenge_v not_o injury_n but_o leave_v vengeance_n to_o god_n unto_o who_o it_o belong_v it_o believe_v all_o thing_n credible_a and_o easy_o admit_v all_o just_a apology_n and_o excuse_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o manifest_v of_o innocency_n in_o other_o or_o at_o least_o less_o faultinesse_n it_o hope_v all_o thing_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o appearance_n of_o good_a in_o our_o righteousness_n expect_v their_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n and_o despair_v not_o of_o their_o future_a repentance_n final_o it_o endure_v all_o thing_n and_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o evil_n and_o be_v not_o weary_v in_o well-doing_n but_o continue_v constant_a in_o do_v and_o suffer_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v any_o way_n tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o charity_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o and_o as_o it_o be_v profitable_a to_o all_o other_o so_o most_o of_o all_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o it_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o all_o sound_a joy_n and_o true_a comfort_n as_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a sign_n of_o all_o good_a in_o we_o and_o belong_v unto_o we_o of_o all_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n love_v we_o and_o have_v send_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o we_o if_o we_o love_v one_o another_o say_v the_o apostle_n god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o his_o love_n 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 12_o 13._o gal._n 5._o 22._o 1._o john_n 4._o 7._o be_v perfect_a in_o us._n hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n it_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new-birth_n let_v we_o love_v one_o another_o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n of_o our_o illumination_n by_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o save_v knowledge_n for_o every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o know_v god_n as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o again_o he_o that_o 10._o 1._o john_n 2._o 10._o love_v his_o brother_n abide_v in_o the_o light_n and_o there_o be_v no_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v in_o he_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o faith_n for_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n as_o the_o apostle_n 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o speak_v and_o that_o by_o it_o we_o be_v true_o justify_v before_o god_n for_o if_o we_o be_v so_o charitable_a as_o to_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n then_o have_v the_o lord_n promise_v 14._o mat._n 6._o 14._o that_o he_o will_v forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n so_o also_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a note_n of_o our_o adoption_n for_o in_o this_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o 10._o 1._o john_n 3._o 10._o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n neither_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n and_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a disciple_n of_o jesus_n christ_n if_o in_o this_o we_o follow_v his_o example_n and_o do_v his_o will_n for_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n 12._o john_n 15._o 12._o that_o we_o love_v ove_z another_z as_o he_o have_v love_v us._n and_o by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n 35._o john_n 13._o 35._o know_v that_o we_o be_v his_o disciple_n if_o we_o have_v love_v one_o to_o another_o it_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o principal_o of_o our_o love_n of_o god_n for_o every_o one_o who_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v 20._o 1._o john_n 5._o 1._o 1._o john_n 4._o 20._o of_o he_o and_o if_o any_o man_n say_v i_o love_v god_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n who_o he_o have_v see_v how_o can_v he_o love_v god_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v and_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o religion_n for_o if_o we_o love_v 27._o 1._o john_n 3._o 18_o 19_o jam._n 1._o 27._o not_o only_o in_o word_n and_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o may_v hereby_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o heart_n before_o god_n it_o expel_v all_o servile_a fear_n and_o bring_v peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n in_o love_n but_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o fear_n yea_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n also_o of_o outward_a 17._o 1._o john_n 4._o 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gregor_n nazian_n pro._n 10._o 12._o 1._o pet._n 4_o 8._o 1._o john_n 3._o 14._o &_o 4._o 17._o peace_n with_o man_n whilst_o it_o bear_v with_o infirmity_n pass_v by_o offence_n and_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n final_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o everlasting_a happiness_n for_o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n last_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o for_o without_o charity_n humane_a society_n can_v subsist_v and_o stand_v see_v it_o be_v the_o main_a bond_n whereby_o they_o be_v combine_v and_o knit_v together_o neither_o be_v it_o alone_o a_o chief_a motive_n to_o make_v man_n entertain_v mutual_a fellowship_n and_o intercourse_n one_o with_o another_o but_o also_o a_o principal_a mean_n to_o make_v they_o to_o continue_v with_o delight_n and_o comfort_n in_o this_o society_n for_o charity_n cover_v a_o 12._o pro._n 10._o 12._o multitude_n of_o sin_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o pass_v by_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o either_o not_o to_o see_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o or_o by_o extenuate_v and_o excuse_v they_o to_o make_v they_o pardonable_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v digest_v whereas_o if_o charity_n be_v want_v there_o will_v easy_o creep_v in_o jealousy_n suspicion_n sinister_a interpretation_n injury_n both_o offer_v and_o revenge_v deadly_a hatred_n and_o implacable_a contention_n for_o as_o the_o wiseman_n say_v hatred_n stir_v up_o strife_n from_o whence_o must_v needs_o follow_v division_n and_o 12._o pro._n 10._o 12._o utter_v break_v up_o of_o all_o society_n for_o if_o two_o can_v walk_v together_o unless_o they_o 3._o amos_n 3._o 3._o be_v agree_v as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v with_o what_o bond_n can_v
conceit_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v make_v ourselves_o fit_a hearer_n of_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o entitle_v ourselves_o to_o all_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v &_o apply_v by_o our_o saviour_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o i_o because_o he_o 18._o esa_n 61._o 1_o 2_o 3_o luke_n 4._o 18._o have_v anoint_v i_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o meek_a he_o have_v send_v i_o to_o bind_v up_o and_o heal_v the_o brokenhearted_a to_o preach_v liberty_n and_o deliverance_n to_o captive_n and_o recover_v of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a to_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v to_o comfort_v they_o that_o mourn_v give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n and_o the_o garment_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n moreover_o by_o this_o humiliation_n we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o pray_v seek_v god_n 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o face_n and_o turn_v from_o our_o wicked_a way_n then_o will_v the_o lord_n hear_v from_o heaven_n and_o will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o heal_v our_o plague_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o manasses_n one_o of_o the_o great_a sinner_n that_o ever_o live_v who_o humble_v himself_o great_o before_o the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n and_o seek_v 12._o 2._o chro._n 33._o 12._o and_o sue_v unto_o he_o for_o pardon_n the_o lord_n be_v entreat_v of_o he_o and_o hear_v his_o supplication_n final_o if_o we_o thus_o daily_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o lift_v we_o up_o and_o exalt_v we_o to_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o 4._o jam._n 4._o 6._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5_o 6._o luke_n 1._o 53._o matth._n 5._o 3_o 4._o save_a grace_n to_o fill_v and_o replenish_v our_o empty_a soul_n with_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o cheer_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o to_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o eternal_a fruition_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o for_o they_o three_o unto_o this_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n be_v require_v a_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o must_v be_v of_o unknown_a sin_n general_o 5._o psal_n 19_o 13._o psal_n 51._o 4_o 5._o of_o know_a sin_n particular_o with_o the_o aggravation_n of_o they_o by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n especial_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o lay_v opne_a the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o they_o our_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o have_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o then_o the_o curse_a fruit_n and_o filthy_a stream_n that_o have_v issue_v from_o they_o but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v in_o this_o our_o confession_n those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n nor_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v late_o and_o since_o the_o last_o time_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o withal_o we_o must_v judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o 5._o gen._n 32._o 10._o ezra_n 9_o 6_o 7._o dan._n 9_o 4_o 5._o as_o unworthy_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n come_v into_o god_n presence_n as_o benhadad_n follower_n before_o ahab_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o if_o we_o have_v our_o desert_n death_n and_o condemnation_n be_v due_a unto_o us._n 32._o 1._o king_n 20._o 31._o psal_n 51._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o and_o this_o we_o must_v do_v to_o justify_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o that_o thus_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o stay_v here_o under_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n but_o to_o flee_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n beg_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n for_o his_o own_o name_n sake_n for_o his_o truth_n sake_n in_o his_o covenant_n and_o gracious_a promise_n and_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n his_o merit_n satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n perform_v for_o us._n the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o which_o humble_a confession_n be_v the_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n ground_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a 9_o 1._o john_n 1._o 9_o to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o again_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o he_o that_o confess_v 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n both_o which_o we_o see_v verify_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o whilst_o he_o conceal_v his_o sin_n find_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n 13._o psal_n 32._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 2_o sam._n 12._o 13._o heavy_a upon_o he_o which_o vex_v his_o very_a bone_n and_o make_v he_o roar_v in_o sense_n of_o pain_n but_o when_o he_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n the_o lord_n forgive_v he_o all_o his_o iniquity_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o detestation_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n four_o there_o be_v require_v hereunto_o a_o hearty_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o all_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n against_o god_n infinite_a majesty_n and_o supreme_a justice_n and_o that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n be_v so_o contrary_a unto_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n nothing_o so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o he_o as_o appeareth_z by_o his_o most_o just_a severity_n in_o punish_v of_o it_o with_o most_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a punishment_n for_o though_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n be_v his_o most_o excellent_a and_o best_a belove_a creature_n yet_o for_o one_o transgression_n he_o reject_v they_o and_o punish_v not_o only_o they_o but_o also_o all_o their_o posterity_n with_o temporal_a punishment_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o the_o world_n and_o the_o creature_n therein_o be_v his_o excellent_a workmanship_n yet_o when_o it_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n it_o be_v with_o all_o its_o inhabitant_n save_v those_o which_o be_v reserve_v in_o the_o ark_n destroy_v with_o a_o universal_a deluge_n for_o sin_n he_o consume_v sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n from_o heaven_n and_o reject_v the_o whole_a nation_n of_o his_o belove_a israel_n from_o be_v his_o people_n yea_o when_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n bear_v our_o sin_n as_o our_o surety_n he_o spare_v he_o not_o but_o cause_v he_o in_o his_o body_n to_o suffer_v most_o grievous_a punishment_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o full_a viol_n of_o his_o wrath_n till_o his_o justice_n by_o his_o all-sufficient_a suffering_n be_v full_o satisfy_v the_o which_o consideration_n must_v make_v we_o daily_o to_o renew_v our_o hatred_n against_o all_o our_o sin_n which_o god_n so_o mortal_o hate_v and_o especial_o those_o which_o cleave_v fast_o to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v because_o by_o they_o we_o do_v most_o often_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n and_o to_o proclaim_v continual_a war_n against_o they_o that_o we_o may_v vanquish_v and_o subdue_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o serious_o to_o resolve_v with_o our_o self_n that_o we_o will_v upon_o no_o condition_n live_v any_o long_o in_o they_o but_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o with_o our_o uttermost_a endeavour_n how_o pleasant_a and_o profitable_a soever_o they_o have_v former_o seem_v to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o fear_n and_o care_n that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v with_o sin_n five_o in_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o the_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o must_v daily_o and_o continual_o fear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n nor_o 20._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o rom._n 11._o 20._o catch_v in_o these_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o ought_v just_o to_o be_v so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o we_o and_o have_v our_o heart_n take_v up_o with_o fervent_a and_o zealous_a desire_n to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n
the_o fountain_n with_o unbelief_n it_o be_v not_o our_o unworthiness_n can_v keep_v they_o from_o us._n final_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v daily_a and_o continual_o assault_v we_o and_o the_o chief_a mean_n to_o repel_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o in_o it_o 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o self_n be_v not_o so_o impenetrable_a and_o of_o high_a proof_n be_v it_o not_o strengthen_v and_o make_v effectual_a to_o preserve_v we_o by_o christ_n mediation_n but_o that_o it_o be_v often_o 32._o luk._n 22._o 32._o much_o batter_v and_o bruise_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n and_o therefore_o see_v their_o malice_n never_o cease_v which_o make_v this_o shield_n of_o faith_n always_o necessary_a and_o their_o daily_a assault_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o be_v of_o daily_a use_n it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o reviue_v and_o renew_v it_o that_o we_o may_v by_o such_o mean_n as_o god_n have_v appoint_v repair_n and_o strengthen_v it_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o preserve_v we_o against_o all_o assault_n of_o tentation_n join_v we_o then_o with_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n this_o also_o of_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o they_o mutual_o further_a and_o strengthen_v one_o another_o be_v conjoin_v but_o be_v sever_v both_o be_v weaken_v and_o dismember_v and_o either_o can_v at_o all_o be_v exercise_v of_o we_o or_o but_o lame_o and_o to_o little_a purpose_n in_o semblance_n and_o show_n not_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o very_a life_n of_o repentance_n none_o true_o mourn_v for_o sin_n but_o such_o as_o by_o faith_n be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n be_v grieve_v in_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o have_v grieve_v so_o love_v a_o god_n and_o without_o this_o filial_a affection_n proceed_v from_o faith_n our_o repentance_n will_v be_v but_o like_o that_o of_o cain_n and_o judas_n a_o worldly_a and_o desperate_a sorrow_n that_o work_v 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o death_n and_o contrariwise_o repentance_n be_v the_o very_a breath_n of_o faith_n which_o if_o it_o have_v free_a passage_n than_o faith_n not_o only_o live_v but_o flourish_v and_o thrive_v so_o that_o hereby_o as_o by_o a_o infallible_a sign_n we_o may_v know_v and_o discern_v it_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n but_o if_o it_o fail_v than_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n also_o fail_v and_o become_v a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o all_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n sense_n or_o motion_n §._o sect._n 2_o what_o this_o renew_n our_o faith_n be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o which_o consist_v first_o in_o diverse_a meditation_n now_o this_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o after_o we_o have_v humble_v our_o soul_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o heal_v the_o wound_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v by_o apply_v christ_n with_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n now_o the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o application_n of_o these_o benefit_n may_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v it_o against_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n do_v either_o respect_n meditation_n or_o action_n we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o eternal_a and_o immutable_a free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n even_o before_o we_o be_v create_v and_o after_o that_o by_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n which_o move_v he_o to_o give_v his_o best_a belove_a to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o conclude_v for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o he_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o when_o as_o by_o christ_n be_v reconcile_v we_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o hearty_a affection_n second_o on_o god_n inestimable_a and_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o be_v far_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o therefore_o may_v assure_v we_o that_o they_o will_v be_v much_o more_o powerful_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o save_v we_o than_o our_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o innumerable_a and_o grievous_a can_v be_v to_o condemn_v us._n three_o on_o god_n truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v in_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a power_n and_o wisdom_n whereby_o he_o be_v infinite_o able_a to_o accomplish_v they_o four_o on_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n obedience_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o all_o our_o debt_n and_o satisfy_v of_o god_n justice_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o make_v they_o our_o own_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n five_o on_o the_o covenant_n of_o 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and_o provocation_n unto_o sin_n than_o the_o sinful_a act_n themselves_o for_o if_o we_o wilful_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o these_o tentation_n it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o unto_o evil_a four_o we_o must_v make_v conscience_n of_o commit_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n which_o be_v admit_v will_v make_v room_n for_o the_o great_a and_o withstand_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v suggest_v by_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n cast_v out_o this_o hellish_a wildfire_n before_o it_o have_v by_o the_o least_o abode_n inflame_v our_o concupiscence_n or_o before_o this_o seed_n of_o impiety_n have_v get_v any_o warmth_n or_o growth_n five_o we_o must_v be_v so_o bold_a and_o valorous_a in_o god_n assistance_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v suspicious_a and_o fearful_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n and_o the_o might_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o innumerable_a 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 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eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a 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on_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o patience_n which_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o put_v up_o injury_n and_o to_o pass_v by_o offence_n and_o to_o bear_v with_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o brethren_n till_o by_o some_o good_a mean_n they_o may_v be_v amend_v the_o spirit_n of_o humility_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o our_o own_o will_n and_o obstinate_a conceit_n and_o to_o think_v better_o of_o the_o good_a part_n of_o our_o brethren_n then_o our_o own_o candidous_a and_o ingenuous_a simplicity_n whereby_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o interpret_v the_o word_n and_o action_n of_o our_o brethren_n in_o the_o best_a sense_n and_o even_o to_o season_v they_o if_o they_o be_v somewhat_o sour_a or_o bitter_a with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o disposition_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o our_o whole_a carriage_n and_o conversation_n must_v be_v religious_a civil_a and_o honest_a and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o go_v into_o company_n 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tuum_fw-la jeiunare_n &_o rigitare_fw-la &_o mores_fw-la non_fw-la corrigere_fw-la euseb_n emissen_n ad_fw-la monach._n hom._n 4_o and_o to_o make_v ourselves_o as_o our_o saviour_n compare_v such_o like_v unto_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o trim_v and_o gorgeous_o gild_a and_o paint_a but_o within_o full_a of_o rottenness_n and_o putrefaction_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v one_o that_o thou_o afflict_v thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o hart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o mend_v thy_o manner_n be_v as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v bestow_v great_a pain_n without_o the_o vineyard_n in_o weed_n and_o manure_v but_o leave_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o neglect_v and_o unhusband_v and_o fit_a for_o nothing_o but_o to_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o
the_o fall_n as_o the_o participation_n of_o adam_n sin_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o propagation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o all_o their_o posterity_n their_o original_a sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n the_o wickedness_n and_o worldliness_n of_o all_o our_o imagination_n the_o impurity_n stupidity_n and_o horror_n of_o our_o conscience_n the_o loss_n of_o our_o freedom_n of_o will_n in_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v good_a their_o averseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o evil_a the_o blockishness_n of_o our_o memory_n to_o receive_v into_o their_o keep_v any_o good_a motion_n and_o their_o slippery_a feebleness_n to_o retain_v they_o the_o infidelity_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o 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and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n infidelity_n final_a impenitency_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o final_o the_o eternal_a and_o everlasting_a punishment_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o their_o separation_n from_o god_n and_o the_o unspeakable_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n and_o final_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o remedilesnesse_n of_o this_o our_o miserable_a condition_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o create_a help_n of_o man_n angel_n or_o any_o creature_n as_o the_o top_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n see_v the_o infinite_a justice_n of_o god_n be_v offend_v by_o our_o sin_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o finite_a satisfaction_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o meditation_n upon_o sin_n and_o punishment_n serve_v not_o only_o to_o humble_v we_o before_o god_n by_o bring_v we_o unto_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o make_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o fly_v unto_o christ_n but_o also_o cause_v we_o to_o admire_v and_o praise_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a who_o have_v so_o long_o bear_v with_o we_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o have_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o all_o these_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v yea_o to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o see_v we_o in_o this_o wretched_a plight_n load_v and_o defile_v with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o guilty_a and_o liable_a to_o all_o punishment_n and_o misery_n do_v pity_v we_o in_o this_o miserable_a estate_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o deliverance_n from_o all_o these_o evil_n wrought_v our_o freedom_n and_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o which_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n do_v above_o all_o other_o part_n of_o divinity_n minister_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a and_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n as_o serve_v notable_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n to_o inflame_v they_o with_o god_n love_n to_o work_v they_o to_o his_o fear_n to_o kindle_v in_o they_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v our_o affiance_n and_o hope_n renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o perform_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o who_o have_v redeem_v and_o make_v we_o his_o own_o at_o so_o high_a a_o price_n now_o the_o point_n which_o here_o afford_v unto_o we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n be_v manifold_a as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v have_v a_o saviour_n and_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o see_v in_o his_o decree_n of_o election_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o the_o end_n and_o that_o none_o but_o christ_n can_v save_v we_o who_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n in_o christ_n we_o may_v meditate_v both_o upon_o his_o person_n and_o office_n and_o in_o his_o person_n consider_v both_o his_o nature_n and_o state_n both_o of_o humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n here_o we_o have_v plentiful_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n his_o conception_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o frame_n and_o sanctify_v of_o his_o humane_a nature_n the_o assume_v and_o unite_n of_o it_o to_o the_o divine_a nature_n by_o a_o substantial_a union_n without_o confusion_n separation_n or_o alteration_n of_o either_o nature_n in_o their_o property_n his_o birth_n and_o circumcision_n and_o that_o this_o christ_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v the_o true_a messiah_n so_o likewise_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o his_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n as_o that_o he_o be_v the_o alone_a mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n how_o he_o be_v call_v to_o his_o office_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o it_o of_o his_o baptism_n fast_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o divine_a unction_n with_o the_o spirit_n above_o measure_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o his_o office_n and_o part_n of_o it_o be_v anoint_a of_o god_n to_o be_v our_o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n of_o his_o prophetical_a office_n whereby_o he_o have_v both_o outward_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o inward_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o conceive_v it_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o of_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o doctrine_n by_o miracle_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o of_o his_o all-sufficient_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n of_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a whereby_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o passive_a whereby_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o this_o yield_v unto_o we_o most_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o as_o his_o tentation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n by_o the_o devil_n the_o manifold_a misery_n which_o he_o endure_v as_o poverty_n hunger_n weariness_n contempt_n disgrace_n scoff_n and_o bitter_a taunt_n reproach_n slander_n revile_n and_o such_o like_a which_o he_o suffer_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n and_o those_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n as_o his_o internal_a and_o bitter_a agony_n in_o the_o garden_n where_o his_o wrestle_v with_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o burden_n of_o his_o father_n heavy_a displeasure_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o force_v out_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a
of_o that_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o those_o eternal_a pleasure_n 12._o psal_n 16._o 11._o pro._n 28._o 12._o which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o that_o when_o righteous_a man_n rejoice_v there_o be_v great_a glory_n as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v see_v their_o joy_n far_o exceed_v the_o joy_n of_o they_o who_o rejoice_v in_o their_o corn_n and_o wine_n as_o be_v not_o only_o much_o more_o excellent_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o 7._o psal_n 4._o 7._o the_o nature_n and_o object_n but_o also_o a_o earnest-penny_n of_o a_o great_a bargain_n the_o first_o beginning_n and_o prime_a taste_n of_o those_o full_a river_n of_o divine_a pleasure_n whereof_o they_o shall_v drink_v their_o fill_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o that_o heavenly_a and_o happy_a harvest_n of_o joy_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o no_o marvel_n see_v this_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o excellent_a that_o david_n when_o have_v wound_v his_o conscience_n with_o grievous_a sin_n he_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o for_o a_o time_n do_v so_o earnest_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o again_o restore_v restore_v unto_o i_o 12._o psal_n 36._o 8._o psal_n 51._o 12._o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n see_v herein_o he_o have_v much_o more_o contentment_n sound_a comfort_n and_o delight_n then_o in_o all_o the_o earthly_a pleasure_n which_o a_o kingdom_n can_v yield_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o all_o be_v but_o slight_a and_o childish_a this_o solid_a and_o substantial_a they_o vain_a and_o worthless_a this_o excellent_a and_o of_o incomparable_a value_n they_o short_a and_o fickle_a momentany_a and_o mutable_a this_o durable_a and_o permanent_a and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o reason_n to_o commend_v unto_o we_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o like_o worldly_a joy_n only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o settle_v and_o constant_a in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n as_o well_o in_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n as_o in_o prosperity_n and_o all_o earthly_a abundance_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v once_o replenish_v with_o this_o joy_n no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o we_o and_o be_v of_o a_o spiritual_a 22._o rom._n 5._o 3._o john_n 16._o 22._o and_o divine_a nature_n no_o earthly_a thing_n can_v quell_v or_o quench_v it_o no_o prison_n can_v lock_v it_o from_o we_o no_o banishment_n can_v divide_v and_o sever_v we_o no_o loss_n and_o cross_n confiscation_n of_o good_n rack_n or_o gibbet_n fire_n or_o sword_n can_v take_v it_o away_o and_o deprive_v we_o of_o it_o for_o in_o all_o extremity_n we_o have_v a_o inward_a comforter_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o which_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o mirth_n and_o gladness_n and_o as_o our_o affliction_n 5._o john_n 16._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 5._o do_v abound_v so_o also_o he_o cause_v our_o consolation_n to_o abound_v much_o more_o we_o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n and_o not_o of_o sense_n which_o look_v not_o so_o much_o upon_o thing_n present_a as_o unto_o our_o future_a hope_n and_o certainty_n and_o hereby_o we_o apply_v unto_o we_o god_n word_n and_o gracious_a promise_n which_o suppli_v comfort_n sufficient_a to_o support_v we_o in_o all_o our_o sorrow_n for_o it_o assure_v we_o that_o those_o be_v bless_v which_o mourn_n now_o because_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o which_o weep_v now_o for_o they_o shall_v laugh_v 21._o math._n 5._o 4._o lukeâ—_n â—_z 21._o that_o all_o thing_n even_o affliction_n themselves_o shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a and_o our_o momentany_a and_o light_a suffering_n shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a 12._o rom._n 8_o 28._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 17._o act._n 14._o 22._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n that_o by_o these_o many_o tribulation_n we_o shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o and_o this_o be_v that_o word_n of_o god_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v david_n comfort_n in_o his_o affliction_n without_o which_o he_o shall_v have_v perish_v 92_o psal_n 119._o 50_o 92_o this_o be_v it_o which_o make_v the_o church_n of_o macedonia_n in_o a_o great_a trial_n 2._o 2_o cor._n 8._o 2._o of_o affliction_n and_o in_o their_o deep_a poverty_n to_o have_v withal_o abundance_n of_o joy_n this_o make_v the_o godly_a hebrew_n to_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v 34._o heb._n 10._o 34._o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n final_o by_o this_o the_o apostle_n himself_o be_v fill_v with_o comfort_n and_o exceed_v joyful_a in_o all_o his_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 8._o tribulation_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o carnal_a joy_n of_o worldling_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n be_v fickle_a and_o false_a mutable_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o short_a blaze_n and_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n or_o laughter_n in_o a_o fit_a of_o frenzy_n 6._o eccl._n 7._o 6._o or_o of_o a_o man_n tickle_v which_o laugh_v in_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n when_o he_o be_v grieve_v at_o the_o heart_n because_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o mirth_n they_o have_v many_o a_o cold_a qualm_n and_o check_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o able_a to_o forget_v that_o after_o all_o their_o youthful_a rejoice_v they_o must_v come_v unto_o judgement_n 9_o chap._n 11._o vers_fw-la 9_o the_o which_o even_o in_o laughter_n make_v the_o heart_n sorrowful_a because_o the_o end_n of_o 13._o prou._n 14._o 13._o their_o mirth_n be_v heaviness_n and_o when_o they_o glory_n in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o have_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 12._o no_o joy_n at_o all_o in_o the_o heart_n for_o who_o but_o fool_n can_v rejoice_v in_o their_o full_a barn_n and_o abundant_a provision_n that_o remember_v this_o night_n his_o soul_n shall_v be_v 20._o luk._n 12._o 20._o take_v from_o he_o who_o can_v have_v any_o sound_a joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o such_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o within_o a_o while_n shall_v end_v in_o endless_a woe_n and_o misery_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n woe_n unto_o you_o that_o laugh_v now_o for_o 25._o luk_n 6._o 25._o you_o shall_v mourn_v and_o weep_v §._o sect._n 6_o that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v proper_a to_o the_o godly_a and_o belong_v to_o no_o other_o final_o the_o faithful_a who_o resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n have_v propriety_n in_o this_o spiritual_a and_o 15._o psal_n 33._o 1._o psal_n 111._o 8_o 15._o heavenly_a joy_n see_v it_o belong_v to_o they_o all_o and_o to_o they_o alone_o none_o other_o have_v any_o part_n and_o share_v in_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n for_o first_o this_o joy_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v appropriate_v unto_o they_o only_o and_o no_o other_o so_o the_o psalmist_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a for_o praise_n be_v comely_a for_o the_o upright_o and_o again_o light_n be_v sow_v for_o the_o righteous_a and_o gladness_n for_o the_o upright_o in_o heart_n the_o voice_n of_o rejoice_v and_o salvation_n be_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o righteous_a in_o which_o regard_n he_o desire_v to_o see_v the_o good_a of_o 5._o psal_n 106._o 5._o god_n choose_v to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o gladness_n of_o his_o nation_n that_o he_o may_v glory_v with_o his_o inheritance_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n join_v these_o together_o thou_o meet_v 5._o esa_n 64._o 5._o he_o that_o rejoice_v and_o work_v righteousness_n second_o the_o faithful_a can_v only_o thus_o rejoice_v because_o all_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n belong_v peculiarly_a unto_o they_o alone_o for_o they_o only_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n exhort_v his_o disciple_n to_o rejoice_v in_o this_o because_o their_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n they_o alone_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o 20._o luk._n 10._o 20._o the_o lord_n who_o be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o all_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n have_v exceed_o great_a and_o just_a cause_n to_o rejoice_v in_o this_o gracious_a deliverance_n and_o when_o by_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o lord_n proclaim_v 3._o esa_n 61._o 1_o 2_o 3._o liberty_n to_o captive_n and_o the_o open_n of_o the_o prison_n to_o they_o that_o be_v bind_v then_o do_v he_o also_o thereby_o comfort_v they_o that_o mourn_v give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n and_o for_o mourning_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n so_o the_o prophet_n
and_o ill_a deserve_v though_o thou_o be_v gracious_a and_o ready_a always_o through_o christ_n to_o hear_v and_o help_v us._n we_o have_v not_o due_o fear_v thou_o though_o thou_o be_v our_o heavenly_a father_n full_a of_o majesty_n and_o power_n neither_o have_v we_o be_v afraid_a to_o sin_n against_o thou_o though_o we_o stand_v always_o in_o thy_o presence_n who_o be_v able_a to_o cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o have_v not_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n by_o renounce_v impiety_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o thy_o worship_n and_o service_n but_o have_v serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o have_v not_o glorify_v thou_o in_o thy_o mercy_n by_o our_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n nor_o have_v be_v encourage_v by_o thy_o liberal_a wage_n to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o diligent_a and_o cheerful_a service_n but_o have_v abuse_v thy_o good_a gift_n to_o thy_o dishonour_n and_o have_v set_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n more_o upon_o they_o then_o upon_o thou_o who_o haste_v gracious_o bestow_v they_o upon_o us._n we_o have_v not_o sanctify_v thou_o in_o thy_o judgement_n by_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o hand_n nor_o have_v profit_v by_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o our_o life_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o have_v not_o suffer_v thou_o to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n but_o have_v often_o grieve_v it_o by_o resist_v and_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o and_o by_o subiect_v ourselves_o to_o be_v govern_v by_o our_o own_o lust_n we_o have_v not_o behave_v ourselves_o as_o it_o become_v subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o live_v holy_o righteous_o and_o sober_o in_o this_o present_a world_n we_o have_v not_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n nor_o endeavour_v as_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o absolute_a obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o our_o creator_n and_o redeemer_n we_o have_v not_o obey_v thou_o cheerful_o and_o with_o delight_n ready_o and_o without_o delay_n sincere_o and_o constant_o but_o have_v divide_v ourselves_o between_o thou_o and_o the_o world_n and_o have_v serve_v thou_o but_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n we_o have_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n submit_v ourselves_o unto_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n but_o have_v murmur_v against_o thy_o providence_n when_o we_o have_v be_v cross_v in_o our_o desire_n we_o have_v not_o restrain_v and_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n of_o ambition_n covetousness_n &_o voluptuousness_n but_o have_v immoderate_o desire_v and_o set_v our_o heart_n too_o much_o upon_o earthly_a and_o momentany_a thing_n we_o have_v more_o hunger_v after_o the_o meat_n 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we_o ought_v serious_o bewail_v they_o nor_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o they_o we_o do_v not_o careful_o keep_v our_o watch_n that_o we_o be_v not_o again_o surprise_v by_o sin_n and_o so_o be_v apt_a to_o relapse_n again_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n after_o we_o have_v repent_v of_o they_o and_o receive_v pardon_n we_o be_v negligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n neither_o do_v we_o sincere_o and_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n remit_v injury_n but_o in_o profession_n and_o show_n forgive_a but_o not_o forget_v they_o we_o do_v not_o approve_v our_o sincerity_n in_o remit_v injury_n by_o our_o readiness_n to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o those_o who_o have_v offend_v we_o and_o by_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o take_v notice_n of_o every_o injury_n and_o do_v not_o pass_v by_o offence_n approve_v our_o wisdom_n by_o our_o slowness_n to_o 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and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n we_o be_v not_o daily_o prepare_v against_o the_o time_n of_o tentation_n nor_o keep_v the_o christian_a armour_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o resist_v our_o enemy_n we_o do_v not_o watchful_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o evil_a nor_o careful_o observe_v our_o heart_n and_o sense_n keep_v they_o under_o covenant_n that_o they_o may_v not_o rove_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o be_v the_o usual_a occasion_n whereby_o we_o be_v plunge_v into_o all_o evil_a but_o we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v they_o away_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o bring_v upon_o we_o that_o wrath_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v yea_o lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o christ_n sake_n not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o deserve_a punishment_n but_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o thy_o son_n multiply_v thy_o favour_n and_o blessing_n upon_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o grace_n and_o godliness_n glory_n and_o happiness_n persuade_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o thou_o be_v in_o christ_n our_o father_n and_o we_o thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v we_o ever_o love_n and_o fear_v thou_o as_o our_o gracious_a father_n perform_v unto_o thou_o the_o obedience_n of_o child_n and_o labour_n to_o resemble_v thou_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v us._n let_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o as_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n where_o our_o inheritance_n be_v mind_v and_o affect_v thing_n above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n let_v we_o whole_o rely_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o and_o let_v we_o with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n have_v recourse_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o with_o assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v gracious_o hear_v and_o help_v us._n let_v we_o in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v in_o our_o heart_n desire_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v thy_o glory_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o let_v it_o ever_o be_v more_o dear_a unto_o we_o than_o our_o own_o salvation_n let_v we_o give_v glory_n to_o thy_o name_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o not_o only_o do_v it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o give_v just_a occasion_n to_o other_o of_o glorify_v thou_o let_v we_o sanctify_v thou_o both_o in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n towards_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v thy_o rich_a wage_n make_v we_o more_o faithful_a and_o cheerful_a in_o
thy_o service_n and_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n more_o fearful_a to_o displease_v thou_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o advance_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v advance_v thy_o kingdom_n universal_o over_o all_o rule_v over_o thy_o enemy_n and_o subject_a all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o government_n that_o nothing_o may_v resist_v thy_o power_n rule_v over_o thy_o own_o servant_n and_o church_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n in_o protect_v and_o preserve_v they_o and_o let_v they_o like_o dutiful_a subject_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o their_o sovereign_n in_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o in_o this_o life_n true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v triumphant_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o citizen_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o meet_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n pull_v we_o more_o and_o more_o out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n in_o which_o we_o natural_o be_v subject_n and_o let_v he_o no_o long_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n to_o our_o perdition_n let_v we_o no_o long_o be_v rule_v by_o the_o lawless_a law_n of_o sin_n neither_o let_v it_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n by_o make_v our_o member_n the_o instrument_n of_o it_o but_o be_v thou_o our_o king_n and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n erect_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o be_v not_o yet_o begin_v continue_v and_o increase_v it_o among_o we_o where_o it_o be_v establish_v bless_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v it_o free_v we_o from_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n from_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n lust_n and_o concupiscence_n let_v we_o not_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n the_o 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and_o bewail_v our_o imperfect_a obedience_n and_o daily_a labour_n after_o more_o perfection_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o perform_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n arm_v we_o with_o patience_n in_o all_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v say_v with_o christ_n not_o my_o will_n o_o father_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v let_v we_o serious_o desire_v that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v concern_v we_o and_o let_v we_o not_o grieve_v when_o we_o see_v it_o do_v because_o it_o cross_v our_o will_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o bare_a outward_a obedience_n but_o let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n as_o the_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n with_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n with_o readiness_n and_o speed_n without_o delay_n let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n full_o and_o not_o by_o half_n constant_o and_o not_o by_o fit_n faithful_o and_o humble_o not_o assume_v any_o glory_n to_o ourselves_o but_o yield_v it_o whole_o unto_o thou_o let_v all_o our_o suit_n which_o concern_v ourselves_o be_v refer_v to_o thy_o glory_n as_o their_o main_a end_n give_v we_o temporal_a benefit_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o serve_v for_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a good_a teach_v we_o to_o moderate_v our_o desire_n and_o not_o to_o covet_v after_o superfluity_n see_v thou_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o ask_v for_o bread_n and_o not_o for_o dainty_n let_v we_o be_v content_v with_o our_o allowance_n if_o we_o have_v but_o necessary_n as_o food_n and_o raiment_n yea_o bread_n to_o sustain_v our_o life_n and_o if_o thou_o give_v we_o more_o make_v we_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o for_o it_o let_v we_o have_v a_o true_a desire_n and_o care_n to_o get_v our_o good_n by_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o eat_v our_o own_o bread_n and_o that_o it_o be_v give_v we_o of_o thou_o let_v we_o walk_v diligent_o in_o our_o lawful_a calling_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o own_o hand_n and_o work_v with_o quietness_n that_o which_o be_v good_a let_v we_o eat_v our_o own_o bread_n let_v we_o not_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o desire_n upon_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n nor_o covet_v other_o man_n good_n but_o be_v content_v with_o our_o own_o portion_n which_o in_o thy_o wise_a providence_n thou_o have_v allot_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o have_v a_o moderate_a care_n to_o provide_v that_o which_o be_v convenient_a that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v burdensome_a but_o rather_o helpefull_a unto_o other_o and_o let_v we_o neither_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a nor_o turmoil_v ourselves_o with_o cark_n care_n to_o hoard_v up_o for_o many_o year_n let_v we_o depend_v upon_o thy_o blessing_n in_o the_o use_n of_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o expect_v it_o upon_o the_o thing_n themselves_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v they_o and_o let_v we_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o provision_n but_o in_o thou_o and_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o want_n fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o supply_v give_v we_o thing_n necessary_a not_o only_o for_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o for_o our_o state_n and_o calling_n place_n and_o person_n give_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n their_o right_a use_n and_o give_v they_o virtue_n and_o strength_n to_o sustain_v and_o nourish_v us._n let_v we_o when_o we_o want_v these_o blessing_n beg_v they_o from_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o return_v thou_o thanks_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o let_v we_o not_o through_o covetousness_n and_o self-love_n seek_v only_o our_o own_o good_a but_o let_v we_o seek_v the_o common_a good_a of_o our_o brethren_n and_o pray_v for_o it_o as_o well_o as_o for_o our_o own_o let_v we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v our_o frailty_n and_o mortality_n who_o need_v to_o be_v daily_o sustain_v by_o thou_o and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o like_o child_n to_o resort_v daily_o unto_o thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n crave_v from_o thou_o all_o thing_n needful_a let_v we_o not_o be_v distrustful_o careful_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o ever_o depend_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n be_v assure_v that_o thou_o who_o have_v provide_v for_o we_o to_o day_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o to_o morrow_n let_v we_o lay_v up_o good_n to_o good_a end_n not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v have_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o to_o provide_v for_o our_o family_n but_o also_o to_o relieve_v the_o necessity_n of_o other_o let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o addict_v to_o the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n but_o that_o withal_o we_o do_v most_o principal_o labour_v for_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o thing_n pertain_v to_o a_o better_a life_n let_v we_o as_o much_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o we_o crave_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o earnest_o labour_v to_o forsake_v they_o remit_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o this_o end_n give_v we_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o justification_n let_v we_o pray_v for_o remission_n not_o only_o with_o fervency_n but_o also_o with_o faith_n steadfast_o believe_v that_o thou_o will_v pardon_v they_o and_o seal_v this_o assurance_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n let_v we_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o and_o be_v true_o
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unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n of_o my_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o justify_v i_o in_o his_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o i_o and_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o sanctify_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n give_v i_o some_o power_n over_o my_o corruption_n and_o some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o watch_v over_o i_o with_o thy_o providence_n ever_o since_o i_o have_v my_o be_v and_o birth_n shield_v i_o from_o danger_n deliver_v i_o out_o of_o manifold_a evil_n and_o provide_v for_o i_o all_o thing_n necessary_a both_o for_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o preserve_v i_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o all_o peril_n give_v unto_o i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o bring_v i_o in_o safety_n to_o see_v the_o light_n add_v yet_o another_o day_n to_o
will_v 31._o ezech._n 34._o 22_o to_o 31._o set_v one_o shepherd_n over_o they_o and_o he_o shall_v feed_v they_o even_o my_o servant_n david_n that_o be_v jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o david_n he_o shall_v feed_v they_o and_o he_o shall_v be_v their_o shepherd_n and_o i_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o my_o servant_n david_n a_o prince_n among_o they_o i_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o and_o i_o will_v make_v with_o they_o a_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o i_o will_v cause_v the_o evil_a beast_n to_o cease_v out_o of_o the_o land_n and_o they_o shall_v dwell_v safe_o in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o sleep_v in_o the_o wood_n etc._n etc._n §._o 2_o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v ourselves_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n on_o our_o part_n be_v those_o virtue_n and_o grace_n receive_v from_o god_n which_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o it_o and_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o capable_a to_o receive_v and_o apprehend_v it_o when_o as_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v it_o unto_o us._n the_o principal_a whereof_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n which_o seal_v up_o 16._o rom._n 8._o 15_o 16._o in_o our_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o bear_v witness_n with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v child_n of_o god_n and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n who_o as_o we_o suffer_v together_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v glorify_v together_o the_o which_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n be_v oppose_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o free_v we_o from_o all_o servile_a fear_n do_v invest_v we_o with_o the_o privilege_n and_o together_o with_o it_o the_o peace_n of_o security_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o this_o spirit_n also_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o whole_a army_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o take_v up_o and_o as_o it_o be_v man_v the_o fort_n of_o our_o heart_n do_v keep_v they_o and_o 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be_v special_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n both_o because_o the_o promise_n of_o it_o be_v make_v by_o god_n unto_o they_o and_o because_o in_o this_o respect_n we_o become_v capable_a of_o it_o and_o fit_a to_o apprehend_v and_o receive_v it_o when_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n bestow_v it_o upon_o us._n the_o first_o of_o these_o be_v the_o save_a knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n of_o wisdom_n power_n all-sufficiency_n mercy_n goodness_n love_n and_o truth_n not_o only_o as_o they_o be_v infinite_o in_o god_n and_o of_o his_o essence_n and_o nature_n but_o as_o they_o extend_v and_o be_v exercise_v towards_o us._n for_o when_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o remember_v that_o god_n be_v infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o servant_n and_o child_n that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o know_v what_o be_v best_a for_o we_o how_o to_o prevent_v all_o danger_n to_o supply_v most_o fit_o and_o full_o all_o our_o want_n and_o to_o deliver_v we_o most_o seasonable_o from_o all_o evil_a both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o power_n and_o able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v and_o can_v at_o pleasure_n destroy_v our_o enemy_n and_o defeat_v all_o their_o project_n and_o purpose_n and_o arm_v we_o with_o strength_n in_o our_o great_a weakness_n so_o as_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v they_o and_o withstand_v all_o their_o tentation_n that_o he_o be_v al-sufficient_a and_o by_o himself_o able_a to_o supply_v all_o our_o want_n as_o well_o without_o as_o with_o mean_n and_o a_o rich_a portion_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v they_o who_o enjoy_v he_o happy_a in_o the_o absence_n of_o all_o earthly_a good_a and_o presence_n of_o all_o temporal_a misery_n that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o therefore_o as_o willing_a as_o able_a to_o do_v that_o for_o we_o which_o he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a and_o most_o fit_a to_o make_v we_o eternal_o happy_a and_o that_o he_o be_v also_o infinite_a in_o truth_n most_o infallible_o verify_v and_o accomplish_v his_o word_n and_o gracious_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o of_o grace_n and_o glory_n temporal_a protection_n and_o everlasting_a salvation_n then_o do_v we_o cast_v ourselves_o secure_o upon_o his_o providence_n for_o supply_v of_o all_o our_o want_n protection_n from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o all_o misery_n and_o affliction_n so_o that_o as_o carnal_a security_n be_v cause_v through_o the_o ignorance_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n so_o christian_n security_n which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o it_o be_v cause_v by_o the_o knowledge_n acknowledgement_n and_o remembrance_n of_o they_o §._o 4_o the_o second_o cause_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n the_o second_o cause_n which_o produce_v this_o spiritual_a security_n as_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o firm_a affiance_n and_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o confidence_n in_o god_n for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o with_o they_o inward_a security_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n even_o in_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n so_o be_v by_o faith_n ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o become_v member_n of_o his_o body_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a in_o his_o power_n and_o protection_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o will_v preserve_v his_o own_o member_n from_o all_o evil_a provide_v for_o they_o all_o necessary_n and_o defend_v they_o from_o the_o malice_n and_o power_n of_o all_o enemy_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v they_o which_o be_v to_o suffer_v a_o maim_n in_o his_o own_o bless_a body_n if_o we_o by_o faith_n rely_v ourselves_o upon_o this_o rock_n of_o strength_n then_o though_o the_o rain_n descend_v and_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o the_o wind_n blow_v and_o beat_v upon_o we_o yet_o we_o be_v secure_a 26._o matth._n 7._o 26._o from_o all_o danger_n because_o we_o can_v sink_v or_o fall_v be_v found_v upon_o a_o rock_n if_o we_o believe_v god_n promise_n of_o preservation_n and_o protection_n there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o fear_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n because_o we_o be_v sure_a of_o help_n and_o deliverance_n which_o be_v certain_o promise_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o jehosaphat_n believe_v 20._o 2._o chron._n 20._o 20._o in_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v establish_v believe_v his_o prophet_n and_o you_o shall_v prosper_v if_o believe_v in_o god_n we_o put_v our_o affiance_n in_o he_o and_o cast_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o his_o providence_n and_o protection_n this_o will_v work_v in_o we_o this_o spiritual_a security_n for_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o secret_a of_o etc._n psal_n 91._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 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from_o which_o as_o a_o fountain_n flow_v all_o true_a obedience_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n purge_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n which_o warrant_v all_o our_o action_n do_v in_o faith_n as_o approve_v of_o god_n and_o so_o incit_v and_o incourage_v we_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n when_o as_o we_o know_v that_o our_o person_n and_o all_o our_o action_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o last_o here_o be_v express_v the_o time_n how_o long_o we_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o the_o do_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o not_o for_o a_o while_n no_o nor_o yet_o for_o a_o long_a time_n together_o but_o indefinite_o we_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o bring_v forth_o these_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o never_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n but_o of_o these_o point_n i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o large_o afterward_o and_o therefore_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o will_v content_v myself_o for_o the_o present_a thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o for_o the_o explain_n of_o the_o former_a description_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v require_v of_o all_o those_o who_o will_v serve_v and_o please_v god_n and_o so_o i_o come_v from_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o and_o the_o duty_n therein_o require_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o they_o may_v be_v so_o perform_v as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o hereunto_o there_o concur_v three_o thing_n first_o fervency_n of_o desire_n second_o a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o three_o a_o hearty_a and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o do_v his_o will_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n first_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o do_v his_o will_n in_o as_o great_a perfection_n here_o on_o earth_n as_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n although_o we_o can_v possible_o in_o this_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n attain_v unto_o it_o so_o the_o church_n profess_v of_o herself_o in_o the_o way_n of_o 9_o esa_n 26._o 8_o 9_o thy_o judgement_n o_o lord_n have_v we_o wait_v for_o thou_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v to_o thy_o name_n and_o to_o the_o remembrance_n of_o thou_o with_o my_o soul_n have_v i_o desire_v thou_o in_o the_o night_n yea_o with_o my_o spirit_n within_o i_o will_v i_o seek_v thou_o early_o the_o which_o desire_n break_v out_o into_o long_a wish_n after_o that_o perfection_n which_o we_o can_v as_o yet_o compass_v as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v direct_v to_o keep_v thy_o 5._o psal_n 119._o 5._o statute_n and_o be_v accompany_v with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o lamentable_a complaint_n when_o as_o we_o find_v they_o cross_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o defeat_v by_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o apostle_n example_n to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v etc._n ro._n 7._o 18_o 19_o etc._n etc._n not_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v etc._n etc._n for_o i_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inner_a man_n but_o i_o see_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o this_o fervent_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n be_v always_o accompany_v with_o a_o undaunted_a resolution_n and_o settle_a purpose_n of_o the_o will_v to_o shake_v off_o all_o delay_n and_o break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o further_v in_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o david_n resolve_v that_o he_o will_v keep_v 34._o psal_n 119._o 8_o 30_o 32_o 33_o 34._o god_n statute_n i_o have_v choose_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n thy_o judgement_n have_v i_o lay_v before_o i_o i_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o word_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o from_o this_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o will_n there_o follow_v a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n of_o conform_v all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n word_n and_o work_n intention_n and_o action_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o and_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o life_n shine_v before_o man_n according_a 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o to_o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n do_v consist_v the_o very_a form_n and_o essence_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n it_o be_v the_o top_n of_o that_o perfection_n which_o 23._o act._n 11._o 23._o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o in_o this_o state_n of_o imperfection_n this_o be_v that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n which_o in_o the_o gospel_n be_v require_v of_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n where_o barnabas_n exhort_v the_o church_n of_o antioch_n not_o to_o perform_v that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n exact_v which_o be_v a_o yoke_n too_o heavy_a for_o any_o to_o bear_v but_o that_o with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n they_o will_v cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n unto_o which_o also_o the_o gospel_n enable_v we_o be_v make_v powerful_a and_o effectual_a by_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o
holy_a spirit_n this_o be_v that_o son-like_a obedience_n which_o god_n now_o require_v of_o we_o which_o if_o we_o perform_v we_o and_o our_o service_n shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o our_o corruption_n wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n for_o he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o love_a father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o who_o in_o the_o duty_n 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o which_o he_o require_v respect_v his_o affection_n more_o than_o the_o action_n and_o the_o intention_n and_o desire_n of_o his_o heart_n to_o please_v he_o more_o than_o of_o his_o ability_n in_o performance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o have_v in_o his_o heart_n 16._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 16._o a_o desire_n and_o resolution_n to_o build_v the_o temple_n though_o he_o do_v it_o not_o be_v accept_v and_o reward_v of_o god_n as_o if_o he_o have_v build_v it_o and_o in_o abraham_n 16._o gen._n 22._o 16._o who_o resolution_n to_o sacrifice_v his_o son_n be_v as_o please_v in_o god_n sight_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v sacrifice_v now_o the_o reason_n why_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n be_v so_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n be_v first_o because_o they_o be_v the_o chief_a service_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o the_o lord_n respect_v above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o outward_a performance_n and_o second_o because_o all_o our_o endeavour_n and_o action_n be_v according_a to_o our_o desire_n either_o forward_a and_o fervent_a or_o slack_a and_o remiss_a for_o as_o philosophy_n teach_v the_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o attain_v to_o the_o end_n be_v the_o first_o cause_n in_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o agent_n which_o set_v he_o on_o work_n and_o 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law_n but_o they_o who_o be_v euangelical_o righteous_a and_o desire_n and_o labour_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o as_o it_o be_v expound_v in_o the_o prayer_n of_o nehemiah_n o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o let_v now_o thy_o ear_n be_v attentive_a 11._o nehem._n 1._o 11._o to_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o to_o the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o servant_n who_o desire_v to_o fear_v thy_o name_n and_o consequent_o this_o be_v one_o of_o their_o most_o principal_a desire_n that_o they_o may_v be_v so_o free_v from_o their_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n as_o that_o they_o may_v perform_v unto_o god_n that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o their_o soul_n long_v after_o the_o lord_n will_v satisfy_v it_o and_o though_o for_o a_o time_n they_o be_v turmoil_v and_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o corruption_n yet_o by_o degree_n he_o will_v bring_v they_o unto_o this_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o that_o height_n of_o perfection_n which_o they_o so_o much_o desire_v when_o as_o have_v put_v off_o with_o their_o mortality_n all_o relic_n of_o corruption_n they_o shall_v be_v clothe_v with_o those_o long_a white_a robe_n of_o perfect_a 11._o apoc._n 6._o 11._o holiness_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n unto_o which_o happy_a estate_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n their_o longing_n and_o thirst_v desire_n do_v give_v they_o full_a title_n and_o interest_n for_o they_o be_v bless_v not_o who_o be_v replenish_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n but_o who_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o it_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v 6._o matth._n 5._o 6._o teach_v us._n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v faint_a and_o weak_a but_o servant_n and_o earnest_n but_o yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o in_o our_o carnal_a sloth_n and_o security_n deceive_v ourselves_o with_o shadow_n in_o stead_n of_o substance_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o not_o all_o kind_n of_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n nor_o make_v we_o to_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o solid_a sincere_a and_o upright_o unto_o which_o diverse_a property_n be_v require_v first_o that_o they_o be_v not_o faint_a and_o weak_a fickle_a and_o slight_a but_o strong_a and_o vehement_a earnest_a and_o fervent_a like_o the_o desire_n of_o woman_n with_o child_n which_o be_v even_o heartsick_a unless_o they_o be_v satisfy_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o they_o long_o after_o as_o david_n impli_v where_o he_o say_v behold_v i_o have_v long_v after_o thy_o precept_n 40._o psal_n 119._o 40._o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o again_o my_o soul_n faint_v for_o thy_o salvation_n 81._o verse_n 81._o but_o i_o hope_v in_o thy_o word_n that_o be_v thy_o promise_n whereby_o thou_o have_v assure_v i_o that_o thou_o will_v satisfy_v my_o desire_n they_o must_v not_o be_v inferior_a to_o the_o desire_n of_o worldling_n see_v the_o thing_n desire_v be_v so_o much_o superior_a exceed_v they_o in_o excellency_n profit_n and_o permanencie_n as_o far_o as_o heaven_n exceed_v earth_n now_o we_o know_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o worldling_n after_o their_o riches_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n be_v so_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a that_o they_o whole_o take_v up_o their_o thought_n in_o think_v of_o they_o and_o their_o care_n in_o compass_v they_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o pain_n so_o great_a or_o danger_n so_o desperate_a which_o they_o will_v not_o venture_v upon_o but_o night_n and_o day_n by_o sea_n and_o land_n labour_n after_o that_o which_o their_o soul_n love_v they_o must_v be_v like_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n which_o make_v her_o sick_a through_o their_o fervent_a 5._o cant._n 2._o 5._o heat_n and_o ready_a to_o swoon_n have_v she_o not_o be_v stay_v and_o refresh_v with_o the_o wine_n and_o apple_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n they_o must_v so_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n 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