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shall_v he_o sprinkle_v many_o nation_n the_o king_n shall_v shut_v their_o mouth_n at_o he_o etc._n etc._n isa_n 55.5_o nation_n that_o know_v not_o thou_o shall_v run_v unto_o thou_o because_o of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o for_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n for_o he_o have_v glorify_v thou_o psal_n 99.10_o exalt_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o worship_n at_o his_o footstool_n for_o he_o be_v holy_a psal_n 21.13_o be_v thou_o exalt_v o_o lord_n in_o thy_o own_o strength_n so_o will_v we_o sing_v and_o praise_v thy_o power_n respiciamus_fw-la &_o nos_fw-la in_o faciem_fw-la serpentis_fw-la aenci_fw-la elevati_fw-la christi_fw-la si_fw-la volumus_fw-la à _fw-la pravorum_fw-la daemonum_n suggestionibus_fw-la serpentinis_fw-la liberari_fw-la respicere_fw-la autem_fw-la est_fw-la fide_fw-la in_o ipsum_fw-la tendere_fw-la bern._n the_o pass_n dominica_n london_n print_v for_o benjamin_n southwood_n at_o the_o star_n near_o to_o sergeant_n inn_n in_o chancery-lane_n 1673._o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o reader_n gentle_a reader_n lo_o here_o i_o present_v thou_o with_o what_o as_o to_o the_o matter_n treat_v of_o be_v a_o most_o needful_a and_o excellent_a subject_n worthy_a thy_o most_o serious_a consideration_n the_o grand_a design_n of_o the_o god_n of_o glory_n the_o devise_n that_o he_o in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n devise_v for_o our_o recovery_n from_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o for_o reduce_v and_o bring_v we_o back_o to_o life_n and_o safety_n the_o product_n and_o birth_n of_o his_o eternal_a purpose_n and_o most_o deep_a counsel_n for_o our_o welfare_n and_o happiness_n a_o subject_a never_o sufficient_o look_v upon_o never_o thorough_a enough_o see_v into_o while_o we_o can_v see_v but_o with_o mortal_a eye_n and_o imperfect_a understanding_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o godliness_n god_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n justify_v in_o the_o spirit_n see_v yea_o very_o intensive_o pry_v into_o 1_o pet._n 1.12_o of_o angel_n preach_v to_o we_o gentile_n believe_v on_o in_o the_o world_n receive_v up_o into_o glory_n 1_o tim._n 3.16_o the_o great_a catholicon_n the_o sovereign_n and_o universal_a remedy_n for_o all_o our_o spiritual_a distemper_n and_o disease_n the_o supply_n of_o all_o our_o want_n the_o support_n of_o we_o in_o all_o our_o weakness_n temptation_n and_o trouble_n the_o instructor_n and_o helper_n of_o we_o in_o and_o unto_o all_o our_o service_n the_o stay_n of_o we_o in_o this_o life_n in_o and_o under_o all_o its_o various_a vicissitude_n and_o change_n the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o heart_n in_o death_n the_o raiser_n and_o resurrection_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n to_o lively_a hope_n and_o comfort_v when_o oppress_v with_o grief_n and_o cast_v down_o with_o sadness_n and_o also_o of_o our_o body_n to_o immortality_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o a_o word_n the_o spring_n original_a and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o felicity_n the_o great_a subject_n of_o the_o doctrine_n both_o of_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n the_o substance_n and_o body_n of_o all_o the_o type_n and_o shadow_n in_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n the_o accomplishment_n and_o fulfil_n of_o prediction_n and_o prophecy_n and_o the_o ground_n and_o end_n of_o all_o our_o future_a hope_n and_o expectation_n such_o i_o say_v not_o be_v this_o treatise_n but_o the_o subject_n treat_v of_o and_o direct_v to_o herein_o for_o it_o be_v no_o other_o than_o christ_n himself_o and_o he_o crucify_v and_o through_o suffering_n and_o death_n raise_v up_o again_o and_o glorify_v glorify_a of_o god_n for_o thou_o in_o his_o own_o glorious_a act_n in_o and_o upon_o he_o and_o glorify_v of_o god_n to_o thou_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n and_o testimony_n glorify_v both_o way_n to_o save_v and_o deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o sting_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n and_o to_o bring_v thou_o to_o glory_n a_o subject_a which_o who_o can_v sufficient_o treat_v of_o for_o who_o can_v show_v forth_o all_o his_o marvelous_a act_n who_o can_v set_v forth_o all_o his_o praise_n psal_n 106.2_o a_o subject_a much_o too_o great_a for_o my_o imbecility_n and_o stupidity_n too_o deep_a and_o high_a and_o large_a and_o long_o for_o my_o narrow_a head_n and_o heart_n to_o reach_v its_o dimension_n so_o as_o to_o handle_v it_o and_o set_v it_o forth_o worthy_o a_o subject_a in_o my_o reception_n of_o it_o into_o and_o conception_n of_o this_o discourse_n about_o it_o in_o my_o mind_n and_o earnestness_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o draw_v it_o out_o and_o incorporate_v it_o in_o this_o body_n and_o give_v it_o these_o line_n and_o lineament_n so_o please_v to_o i_o or_o perhaps_o rather_o my_o exercise_n therein_o that_o it_o draw_v i_o on_o with_o so_o eager_a a_o intention_n and_o rapid_a a_o motion_n as_o endanger_v my_o miscarry_v of_o it_o before_o its_o perfection_n for_o i_o receive_v in_o myself_o in_o a_o manner_n the_o sentence_n of_o death_n before_o i_o have_v finish_v it_o till_o god_n renew_v my_o strength_n beyond_o my_o expectation_n and_o confidence_n it_o attain_v to_o this_o period_n god_n therein_o both_o show_v i_o my_o weakness_n and_o perhaps_o also_o chasten_v my_o unworthiness_n and_o unmeetness_n for_o such_o a_o undertake_n and_o my_o darken_n wisdom_n so_o much_o by_o word_n without_o knowledge_n and_o so_o slender_o and_o slovenly_o handle_v so_o excellent_a a_o subject_n both_o therein_o and_o since_o in_o its_o stick_v so_o long_o and_o come_v out_o at_o length_n with_o so_o many_o errata_n in_o its_o impression_n and_o yet_o also_o show_v his_o great_a power_n and_o goodness_n in_o what_o i_o receive_v of_o he_o for_o my_o revive_n i_o confess_v i_o have_v some_o eye_n in_o it_o upon_o a_o good_a and_o gracious_a woman_n who_o have_v meet_v with_o some_o exercise_n in_o the_o death_n of_o her_o only_a son_n and_o intend_v she_o shall_v have_v have_v one_o of_o the_o first_o right_n of_o it_o as_o for_o comfort_v she_o also_o i_o put_v in_o some_o expression_n respect_v that_o her_o trial_n in_o some_o part_n of_o its_o application_n but_o the_o lord_n please_v to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o her_o day_n also_o before_o it_o can_v arrive_v at_o she_o and_o be_v peruse_v by_o she_o he_o design_v to_o comfort_n and_o satisfy_v her_o spirit_n i_o trust_v with_o another_o and_o far_o perfect_a sight_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o bless_a son_n of_o man_n here_o treat_v of_o than_o this_o so_o weak_a a_o discourse_n can_v have_v give_v she_o of_o he_o i_o trust_v its_o conception_n be_v not_o altogether_o without_o the_o holy_a ghost_n though_o as_o it_o be_v embody_v in_o and_o by_o i_o i_o can_v but_o see_v and_o acknowledge_v its_o too_o great_a likeness_n to_o i_o in_o imperfection_n it_o be_v a_o rule_n in_o philosophy_n that_o quicquid_fw-la recipitur_fw-la recipitur_fw-la ad_fw-la modum_fw-la recipientis_fw-la whatsoever_o be_v receive_v of_o another_o be_v receive_v after_o the_o manner_n or_o measure_n of_o the_o receiver_n we_o can_v expect_v that_o a_o bucket_n can_v contain_v the_o ocean_n and_o the_o pure_a wine_n receive_v in_o a_o fusty_a cask_n will_v somewhat_o taste_v of_o it_o the_o eternal_a word_n as_o conceive_v in_o the_o virgin_n womb_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o her_o flesh_n and_o as_o therein_o bring_v forth_o by_o she_o appear_v a_o weak_a and_o little_a one_o not_o according_a to_o the_o immensity_n and_o infinity_o of_o the_o word_n but_o in_o such_o small_a and_o finite_a dimension_n as_o agree_v to_o the_o humane_a nature_n and_o the_o narrowness_n of_o her_o womb_n in_o which_o it_o be_v form_v and_o therefore_o he_o be_v capable_a of_o be_v wrap_v in_o swaddle_a clothes_n and_o lay_v in_o a_o manger_n and_o afterward_o of_o be_v take_v up_o in_o old_a simeon_n arm_n and_o of_o grow_v in_o stature_n in_o wisdom_n and_o in_o favour_n both_o with_o god_n
pet._n 3.18_o as_o it_o follow_v here_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v â—_o he_o may_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n 3._o as_o to_o his_o abundant_a love_n charity_n goodness_n and_o grace_n in_o all_o this_o such_o as_o pass_v knowledge_n eph._n 7.18_o 19_o and_o therein_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o appoint_v prepare_v sanctify_a and_o furnish_v he_o to_o all_o this_o great_a business_n and_o undertake_n john_n 3.16_o &_o 1_o john_n 4.9_o 10_o 14._o it_o be_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o he_o taste_v death_n for_o every_o one_o heb._n 2.9_o and_o his_o own_o grace_n even_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v to_o abase_v himself_o and_o when_o rich_a to_o become_v poor_a for_o our_o sake_n thâ—_n we_o through_o his_o poverty_n may_v be_v make_v rich_a 2_o cor._n 8.9_o and_o so_o to_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o even_o when_o and_o though_o ungodly_a and_o enemy_n worthy_a of_o no_o love_n at_o all_o much_o less_o of_o such_o and_o so_o great_a love_n 1_o john_n 3.16_o 17._o rom._n 5.6_o 7_o 8._o john_n 3.16_o love_n worthy_a admiration_n acceptation_n and_o imitation_n by_o we_o eph._n 5.1_o 2_o &_o 3.18_o 19_o strong_a than_o death_n such_o as_o many_o water_n can_v not_o quench_v it_o nor_o the_o flood_n drown_v it_o cant._n 8.6_o 7._o four_o in_o the_o preciousness_n of_o his_o abasement_n obedience_n blood_n death_n suffering_n and_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o that_o however_o he_o be_v therein_o make_v low_a and_o despicable_a among_o man_n and_o become_v a_o offence_n to_o the_o worldly-wise_a and_o honourable_a yet_o he_o in_o and_o by_o they_o be_v a_o most_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n to_o god_n a_o offering_n of_o a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n 1_o cor._n 1.22_o 23._o eph._n 5.2_o that_o for_o which_o we_o all_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o love_n and_o admire_v he_o and_o flee_v for_o refuge_n and_o sanctuary_n to_o he_o he_o have_v therein_o make_v peace_n for_o we_o slay_v the_o enmity_n break_v down_o the_o will_n of_o partition_n between_o god_n and_o man_n and_o between_o jew_n and_o gentile_n wrought_v reconciliation_n or_o that_o wherethrough_a we_o may_v be_v reconcile_v or_o make_v at_o one_o with_o god_n col._n 1.20_o eph._n 2.14_o 15_o 16._o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o 20_o 21._o have_v therein_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o 1_o tim._n 2.6_o and_o be_v become_v there_o through_o the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n yea_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n 1_o john_n 2.1_o 2._o and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d propitiatory_a or_o mercy-seat_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v pass_v through_o the_o forbearance_n of_o god_n and_o for_o the_o declaration_n of_o his_o righteousness_n therein_o that_o he_o be_v just_a and_o the_o justifier_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n rom._n 3.25_o 26._o there_o be_v therein_o redemption_n and_o through_o that_o redemption_n a_o free_a justification_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o or_o for_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o believe_v v._o 22.24_o therethrough_a the_o hand-writing_n of_o ordinance_n that_o be_v against_o we_o be_v blot_v out_o and_o what_o be_v contrary_a to_o we_o take_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o nail_v to_o his_o cross_n and_o principality_n and_o power_n thereby_o spoil_v and_o triumph_v over_o by_o he_o col._n 2.14_o 15._o so_o that_o great_a be_v the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o that_o his_o despise_a and_o reproach_v cross_n so_o as_o that_o it_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n far_o before_o and_o above_o all_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o service_n ordain_v by_o he_o in_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o take_v away_o sin_n but_o this_o one_o sacrifice_n be_v so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a a_o purgation_n and_o expiation_n of_o it_o that_o christ_n have_v by_o that_o one_o sacrifice_n once_o offer_v perfect_v for_o ever_o those_o that_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o comer_n to_o god_n therethrough_a be_v purge_v from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 1.3_o &_o 9.14_o &_o 10.2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 10_o 14._o so_o as_o that_o therethrough_a we_o may_v have_v access_n to_o god_n in_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n and_o may_v draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o and_o call_v upon_o he_o with_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o confidence_n heb._n 10.19_o 22._o his_o precious_a blood_n be_v the_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v for_o sprinkle_v the_o heart_n from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o speak_v better_a thing_n than_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n heb._n 12.24_o therefore_o also_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n the_o only_a thing_n to_o be_v glory_v in_o by_o we_o gal._n 6.14_o five_o in_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o that_o glory_n that_o god_n have_v give_v he_o as_o a_o reward_n of_o his_o suffering_n and_o hard_a service_n sustain_v against_o the_o world_n and_o satan_n for_o we_o wherein_o also_o be_v further_o evidence_v the_o exceed_a preciousness_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o suffering_n the_o infinite_a value_n of_o they_o and_o the_o force_n and_o virtue_n they_o have_v in_o they_o with_o he_o they_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n to_o be_v far_o above_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n yea_o or_o the_o glory_n of_o moses_n or_o any_o of_o the_o former_a glorious_a one_o then_o the_o glory_n of_o solomon_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o ministration_n far_o transcend_v that_o of_o the_o law_n as_o be_v more_o powerful_a in_o the_o discovery_n of_o it_o for_o transform_v the_o beholder_n of_o it_o into_o his_o likeness_n so_o as_o when_o we_o see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v we_o shall_v therethrough_a be_v make_v like_o he_o 2_o corinthian_n 3.3_o 8_o 9_o 18._o 1_o john_n 3.2_o col._n 3.4_o for_o they_o declare_v that_o god_n have_v glorify_v he_o with_o his_o own_o self_n fill_v he_o with_o all_o his_o fullness_n so_o as_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v in_o he_o bodily_a and_o so_o as_o that_o in_o he_o we_o be_v complete_a col._n 1.19_o &_o 2.9_o oh_o let_v we_o go_v out_o and_o see_v this_o king_n solomon_n this_o excellent_a prince_n of_o peace_n the_o peace_n and_o peacemaker_n of_o who_o and_o of_o who_o glory_n solomon_n of_o old_a be_v but_o a_o type_n and_o figure_n and_o the_o glory_n and_o lustre_n of_o his_o kingdom_n but_o a_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o the_o glory_n of_o he_o which_o pass_v all_o our_o conception_n and_o expression_n let_v we_o go_v forth_o i_o say_v and_o behold_v he_o with_o the_o crown_n wherewith_o his_o mother_n the_o infinite_a wisdom_n love_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n as_o also_o his_o disciple_n who_o have_v hear_v and_o receive_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o who_o be_v to_o he_o as_o his_o mother_n brethren_n and_o sister_n matth._n 12.49_o 50_o have_v crown_v he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o espousal_n and_o of_o the_o gladness_n of_o his_o heart_n when_o be_v espouse_v to_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n he_o 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the_o great_a prophet_n and_o as_o such_o full_o and_o perfect_o accomplish_v with_o ability_n fitness_n and_o faithfulness_n for_o teach_v we_o the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o and_o of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o thing_n as_o be_v fill_v to_o that_o purpose_n with_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v so_o immeasurable_o receive_v by_o he_o that_o he_o have_v the_o seven_o spirit_n that_o be_v before_o the_o throne_n rev._n 1.4_o &_o 3.1_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o of_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n for_z both_o give_v forth_o to_o man_n and_o enable_v and_o move_v man_n to_o receive_v the_o exact_a and_o perfect_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o for_o gift_v who_o
of_o his_o mouth_n with_o which_o he_o be_v furnish_v to_o smite_v the_o nation_n even_o all_o nation_n over_o who_o he_o have_v power_n to_o rule_v they_o with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n such_o a_o force_n and_o power_n as_o be_v able_a to_o and_o at_o his_o pleasure_n do_v and_o will_v break_v in_o piece_n what_o be_v against_o he_o and_o he_o also_o tread_v the_o wine-press_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o almighty_a god_n and_o on_o his_o vesture_n and_o on_o his_o thigh_n he_o have_v this_o name_n write_v king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_z of_o lord_n even_o the_o most_o absolute_a and_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n and_o with_o the_o foresay_a sword_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n he_o and_o his_o follower_n or_o disciple_n fight_v against_o and_o shall_v subdue_v his_o enemy_n the_o beast_n and_o false_a prophet_n and_o all_o their_o power_n either_o worldly_a or_o pretend_o religious_a that_o stand_v opposite_a against_o he_o rev._n 19.11_o 12_o 13_o 15_o 16_o 21._o and_o this_o suit_n with_o what_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n prophesy_v concern_v he_o as_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o great_a king_n spring_v up_o as_o a_o rod_n out_o of_o the_o stem_n of_o jesse_n and_o as_o a_o branch_n out_o of_o his_o root_n that_o he_o shall_v with_o righteousness_n judge_v the_o poor_a and_o reprove_v with_o equity_n for_o the_o meek_a of_o the_o earth_n and_o smite_v the_o earth_n with_o the_o rod_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o mouth_n slay_v the_o wicked_a isa_n 11.1_o 4._o a_o mighty_a king_n endue_v with_o righteousness_n to_o punish_v sinner_n and_o destroy_v the_o wicked_a and_o wickedness_n and_o give_v peace_n safety_n and_o quietness_n to_o the_o good_a and_o righteous_a both_o in_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n as_o he_o please_v yea_o both_o here_o as_o he_o see_v good_a and_o hereafter_o full_o and_o for_o ever_o at_o his_o glorious_a appear_v and_o in_o his_o everlasting_a and_o most_o bless_a kingdom_n isa_n 32.1_o 2._o with_o 2_o thess_n 1.4_o 5_o 10._o 2_o tim._n 4.1_o seven_o as_o for_o his_o fullness_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n for_o his_o save_n and_o satisfy_v all_o that_o obey_v he_o he_o be_v set_v forth_o as_o the_o author_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o and_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a death_n or_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o his_o glorious_a office_n and_o authority_n heb._n 5.9_o they_o have_v declare_v that_o in_o he_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o blood_n even_o plenteousness_n of_o redemption_n for_o forgive_a all_o trespass_n and_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o unrighteousness_n col._n 1.14_o &_o 2.14_o eph._n 1.7_o with_o psal_n 130.4.6_o 7._o 1_o john_n 1.7_o 9_o &_o 2.1_o 2._o and_o the_o fullness_n of_o all_o other_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n eph._n 1.3_o election_n be_v in_o he_o ver_fw-la 4._o predestination_n to_o grace_n or_o glory_n ver_fw-la 5._o acceptation_n into_o favour_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n ver_fw-la 6._o all_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o understanding_n both_o as_o to_o himself_o for_o manage_v his_o government_n and_o furnish_v man_n in_o their_o look_v and_o listen_v to_o he_o according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n ver_fw-la 8_o 9_o col._n 2.3_o and_o for_o make_v we_o wise_a and_o of_o a_o understand_a heart_n isa_n 42.1_o 1_o john_n 5.20_o all_o fullness_n of_o glorious_a power_n for_o strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n col._n 1.10_o 11._o and_o subdue_a all_o thing_n to_o himself_o phil._n 3.21_o and_o what_o ever_o else_o may_v be_v name_v we_o may_v distinguish_v this_o grace_n into_o first_o personal_a grace_n and_o perfection_n fit_v he_o for_o his_o personal_a exercise_n of_o his_o glorious_a office_n as_o love_n mercy_n truth_n righteousness_n patience_n meekness_n gentleness_n strength_n power_n wisdom_n holiness_n etc._n etc._n 2_o john_n 3_o judas_n 21._o 1_o john_n 2.1_o 1_o tim._n 1.14_o 16._o matth._n 11.29_o 2_o cor._n 10.1_o phil._n 3.21_o &_o 4.13_o 1_o cor._n 1.24_o act_n 3.14_o etc._n etc._n second_o communicative_a grace_n or_o grace_n treasure_v up_o in_o he_o for_o we_o to_o be_v impart_v to_o we_o such_o as_o wisdom_n righteousness_n holiness_n redemption_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n efficacy_n or_o virtue_n as_o love_n joy_n peace_n patience_n etc._n etc._n gift_n for_o usefulness_n also_o and_o edification_n as_o knowledge_n utterance_n prophecy_n etc._n etc._n all_o the_o fullness_n of_o they_o dwell_v perfect_o in_o he_o and_o all_o for_o our_o benefit_n and_o advantage_n col._n 1.19_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o 31._o eph._n 1.7_o 8._o eight_o as_o to_o his_o glorious_a appearance_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o or_o what_o he_o shall_v then_o manifest_v and_o bring_v to_o to_o pass_v they_o lift_v he_o up_o very_o high_o also_o testify_v that_o first_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o in_o great_a majesty_n and_o glory_n attend_v with_o all_o his_o mighty_a angel_n and_o in_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n his_o father_n to_o be_v glorify_v in_o his_o saint_n and_o admire_v in_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o 2_o thes_n 1.7_o 8_o 10._o judas_n 14._o 1._o thes_n 4.14_o 15_o 16._o second_o he_o shall_v raise_v up_o the_o dead_a saint_n and_o change_v the_o then_o live_v and_o destroy_v their_o enemy_n the_o ungodly_a and_o wicked_a and_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o appear_v 1_o thes_n 4.16_o 2_o thes_n 2.8_o 2_o pet._n 3.7_o three_o he_o shall_v sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o judge_v the_o world_n in_o righteousness_n matth._n 25.31_o psal_n 96.13_o act_n 17.30_o and_o then_o four_o he_o shall_v possess_v the_o saint_n his_o follower_n of_o the_o kingdom_n with_o he_o who_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o a_o thousand_o year_n without_o any_o opposition_n threaten_v they_o and_o after_o the_o total_a destruction_n of_o all_o enemy_n they_o shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o without_o disturbance_n or_o opposition_n in_o the_o new_a and_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n in_o inexpressible_a joy_n and_o happiness_n dan._n 7.26_o 27._o rev._n 5.10_o &_o 20.6_o 10._o &_o 22.5_o matth._n 25.26_o such_o but_o far_o more_o excellent_a and_o glorious_a be_v the_o honour_n and_o glory_n that_o the_o apostle_n in_o their_o testimony_n ascribe_v to_o he_o lift_v up_o the_o horn_n the_o horn_n of_o his_o people_n the_o praise_n of_o all_o his_o saint_n and_o his_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n psal_n 148.14_o for_o 1._o largeness_n 2._o righteousness_n 3._o peace_n 4._o prosperity_n 5._o glory_n and_o 6._o endless_a happiness_n beyond_o all_o expression_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v not_o enlarge_v here_o particular_o to_o speak_v and_o so_o must_v and_o ought_v he_o also_o to_o be_v lift_v up_o four_o of_o their_o follower_n the_o minister_n and_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o gospel_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o their_o several_a gift_n and_o administration_n they_o that_o stand_v in_o his_o house_n and_o court_n be_v to_o praise_v his_o name_n and_o make_v his_o praise_n glorious_a psal_n 134_o 1_o 2._o &_o 135.1_o 2_o 3._o not_o preach_v and_o exalt_v themselves_o and_o seek_v their_o own_o glory_n and_o honour_n to_o be_v adore_v and_o worship_v of_o man_n and_o call_v of_o they_o rabbi_n and_o master_n as_o lord_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o rule_v over_o god_n heritage_n but_o preach_v jesus_n the_o lord_n and_z themselves_z servant_n for_o jesus_n sake_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v 2_o cor._n 4.5_o be_v follower_n and_o imitater_n of_o they_o and_o of_o the_o prophet_n continue_v in_o their_o doctrine_n and_o the_o form_n of_o wholesome_a and_o sound_a word_n that_o they_o have_v deliver_v according_a to_o the_o furniture_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o that_o end_n afford_v they_o upon_o who_o they_o be_v to_o depend_v and_o by_o who_o to_o be_v act_v and_o order_v therein_o act_v 20.28_o 31_o 35._o 1_o pet._n 5.2_o 3_o 4._o five_o yea_o and_o the_o bride_n and_o whole_a church_n and_o all_o that_o hear_v and_o receive_v his_o word_n as_o all_o aught_o to_o do_v and_o be_v profess_v follower_n and_o disciple_n of_o he_o and_o his_o doctrine_n ought_v to_o exalt_v and_o lift_v he_o up_o seek_v his_o glory_n 2_o thes_n 1.12_o psal_n 99.5_o 6._o rev._n 22.17_o live_v to_o he_o as_o all_o aught_o also_o to_o do_v who_o die_v for_o they_o and_z rise_v again_o 2_o cor._n 5.15_o and_o this_o 1._o in_o their_o heart_n sanctify_v he_o there_o 1_o pet._n 3.15_o that_o be_v think_v high_o and_o honourable_o of_o he_o blessing_n and_o laud_v he_o with_o all_o that_o be_v within_o they_o psal_n 103.1_o 2._o without_o grudge_a or_o murmur_v in_o their_o heart_n against_o he_o but_o keep_v judgement_n and_o do_v righteousness_n
all_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o shall_v be_v happy_a psal_n 2._o yea_o all_o nation_n be_v exhort_v to_o gladness_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o victory_n and_o reign_v psal_n 47._o &_o 97.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n &_o 98.1_o 4_o etc._n etc._n yea_o they_o only_o point_v to_o one_o that_o shall_v be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n of_o isaac_n of_o jacob_n of_o david_n a_o root_n of_o jesse_n etc._n etc._n who_o shall_v yet_o be_v the_o mighty_a god_n the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n gen._n 3.15_o &_o 22.18_o &_o 26.4_o &_o 28.14_o psal_n 89.3_o 4_o 19_o 20._o isa_n 9.6_o &_o 11.1_o 10._o 2._o in_o the_o writing_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o those_o prophecy_n be_v declare_v to_o be_v make_v in_o the_o raise_n up_o jesus_n he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n send_v forth_o by_o he_o make_v of_o a_o woman_n and_o make_v under_o the_o law_n act._n 13.32_o 33._o gal._n 4.4_o make_a in_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o a_o offering_n for_o sin_n to_o condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 8.3_o deliver_v up_o to_o death_n for_o our_o offence_n and_o raise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n rom._n 4.25_o that_o there_o be_v salvation_n in_o no_o other_o nor_o any_o other_o name_n give_v under_o heaven_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v act_n 4.11_o 12._o the_o law_n be_v not_o able_a to_o help_v we_o be_v too_o weak_a and_o unprofitable_a rom._n 8.3_o heb._n 7.14_o 19_o &_o 10.4_o 5._o god_n therefore_o prepare_v a_o body_n for_o his_o own_o son_n and_o make_v he_o therein_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o do_v that_o for_o we_o and_o to_o we_o that_o none_o other_o can_v that_o he_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n may_v bear_v our_o sin_n and_o make_v satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n therein_o and_o atonement_n for_o we_o and_o offer_v up_o himself_o to_o god_n as_o a_o spotless_a sacrifice_n through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n receive_v into_o 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kinsman_n have_v right_a to_o redeem_v we_o and_o have_v prove_v our_o infirmity_n and_o misery_n can_v pity_v and_o sympathize_v with_o we_o and_o will_v not_o terrify_v or_o affright_v we_o and_o what_o man_n can_v be_v able_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o any_o sacrifice_n yea_o though_o of_o himself_o and_o obtain_v his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n for_o we_o or_o be_v able_a to_o receive_v the_o fullness_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o blessing_n for_o we_o and_o derive_v it_o to_o we_o beside_o he_o that_o be_v also_o god_n god_n only_o beget_v son_n such_o a_o one_o be_v our_o prophet_n must_v needs_o be_v able_a to_o speak_v forth_o the_o mind_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n to_o we_o be_v one_o with_o he_o and_o in_o his_o bosom_n and_o so_o acquaint_v full_o and_o most_o certain_o with_o all_o his_o secret_n as_o we_o have_v before_o consider_v heb._n 1.2_o 3._o and_o be_v most_o worthy_a to_o be_v hearken_v and_o diligent_o attend_v to_o in_o all_o thing_n by_o we_o heb._n 2.1_o 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life_n nor_o death_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 8.38_o 39_o that_o we_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v fail_v by_o he_o or_o deprive_v of_o his_o favour_n to_o we_o that_o be_v without_o all_o peradventure_o include_v in_o it_o 3._o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v eternal_a life_n this_o be_v life_n eternal_a that_o they_o may_v know_v thou_o the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n joh._n 17.3_o and_o this_o they_o who_o believe_v on_o the_o son_n of_o man_n shall_v have_v for_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n that_o shall_v teach_v they_o all_o thing_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o in_o the_o issue_n need_v to_o say_v one_o to_o another_o know_v the_o lord_n for_o they_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a as_o be_v express_o promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n or_o new_a testament_n whereof_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o mediator_n and_o which_o he_o have_v undertake_v to_o see_v perform_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o and_o depart_v not_o from_o he_o see_v joh._n 7.38_o 39_o &_o 14.26_o &_o 16.13_o with_o heb._n 8.11_o 2._o sometime_o for_o the_o effect_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n both_o as_o enjoyable_a here_o through_o faith_n and_o as_o enjoyable_a hereafter_o in_o the_o full_a fruition_n when_o those_o that_o see_v now_o dark_o through_o a_o glass_n stall_n see_v as_o they_o be_v see_v and_o know_v as_o they_o be_v know_v 1_o cor._n 13.12_o and_o that_o effect_n be_v the_o live_n joyful_a happy_a state_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n for_o ever_o as_o it_o be_v say_v he_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o he_o shall_v never_o die_v joh._n 6.51_o 58._o and_o 11.25_o 26._o which_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a life_n or_o state_n of_o the_o soul_n here_o and_o hereafter_o joyful_a and_o happy_a never_o to_o have_v end_n but_o especial_o of_o the_o state_n both_o of_o the_o body_n &_o soul_n together_o hereafter_o and_o it_o include_v and_o contain_v in_o it_o both_o 1._o a_o continual_a live_n in_o a_o state_n of_o forgiveness_n and_o acceptance_n with_o god_n which_o be_v a_o true_o joyful_a and_o happy_a state_n in_o which_o the_o soul_n have_v cause_n of_o real_a joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o it_o be_v say_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v blessed_n be_v the_o man_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o impute_v sin_n psal_n 32.1_o 2._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n psal_n 89.15_o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n who_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n for_o his_o help_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 146.5_o 6._o a_o state_n in_o which_o the_o soul_n be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n joh._n 5.24_o 2._o a_o continual_a in_o dwell_v of_o the_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n as_o a_o spring_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n towards_o god_n and_o for_o he_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o the_o operation_n and_o efficacy_n of_o he_o in_o the_o soul_n though_o not_o always_o sensible_o feel_v here_o as_o it_o be_v say_v he_o that_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o it_o stall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o spring_n of_o live_a water_n spring_v up_o in_o he_o unto_o eternal_a life_n joh_n 4.14_o so_o as_o this_o spring_n shall_v never_o fail_v he_o that_o believe_v go_v on_o and_o continue_v to_o believe_v on_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 3._o a_o continual_a state_n of_o safety_n from_o all_o evil_a so_o as_o to_o its_o be_v destructive_a or_o hurtful_a to_o the_o soul_n or_o in_o due_a time_n affective_a and_o a_o state_n of_o title_n to_o and_o interest_n in_o yea_o and_o enjoyment_n of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a in_o a_o first-fruit_n and_o by_o spirit_n here_o and_o full_o and_o actual_o and_o for_o ever_o hereafter_o there_o shall_v no_o evil_n happen_v to_o the_o just_a prov._n 12.21_o all_o thing_n be_v the_o believer_n 1_o cor_fw-la 3.21_o and_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o his_o good_a rom._n 8.28_o psal_n 25.10_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v a_o son_n and_o a_o shield_n and_o he_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n and_o
withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 84.11_o 4_o nor_o shall_v this_o happy_a state_n be_v ever_o take_v from_o he_o but_o though_o through_o working_n of_o the_o flesh_n a_o man_n may_v not_o be_v always_o sensible_a of_o these_o thing_n nor_o have_v always_o actual_a rejoice_v while_n here_o yet_o his_o state_n be_v always_o such_o and_o shall_v hereafter_o appear_v and_o be_v most_o sensible_o and_o perfect_o such_o for_o this_o life_n here_o begin_v by_o christ_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n never_o shall_v terminate_v or_o end_v but_o increase_n and_o be_v more_o full_a as_o to_o the_o enjoyment_n and_o perception_n of_o it_o in_o the_o abide_a believer_n on_o the_o son_n of_o man_n till_o it_o be_v most_o immutable_o perfect_a they_o that_o seek_v god_n shall_v praise_v he_o their_o heart_n shall_v live_v for_o ever_o psal_n 22.26_o death_n shall_v not_o put_v a_o end_n to_o this_o life_n when_o the_o body_n die_v the_o man_n even_o then_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o live_a state_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o inner_a man_n in_o a_o true_o happy_a and_o joyful_a condition_n though_o it_o appear_v not_o upon_o the_o body_n of_o man_n or_o to_o the_o view_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n much_o less_o shall_v it_o terminate_v after_o death_n to_o the_o spirit_n make_v perfect_a for_o it_o be_v with_o christ_n shall_v be_v in_o a_o better_a state_n than_o while_o here_o phil._n 2.21_o 23._o to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n be_v far_o better_a than_o to_o be_v here_o much_o less_o shall_v this_o life_n cease_v fail_v or_o terminate_v in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o resurrection_n for_o that_o state_n be_v most_o proper_o and_o full_o call_v eternal_a life_n mark_v 10.30_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v eternal_a life_n because_o than_o neither_o soul_n nor_o body_n shall_v die_v any_o more_o but_o then_o 1._o the_o body_n shall_v be_v in_o a_o eternal_o unchangeable_o happy_a and_o bless_a state_n of_o life_n a_o glorious_a body_n like_o the_o glorious_a body_n of_o christ._n phil._n 3.20_o raise_a up_o in_o honour_n incorruptibility_n power_n and_o glory_n so_o as_o it_o shall_v never_o feel_v or_o be_v capable_a of_o feel_a hunger_n thirst_n pain_n weariness_n weakness_n decay_n sickness_n old_a age_n or_o any_o other_o trouble_v any_o more_o forever_o for_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n nei-neith_a sorrow_n nor_o cry_v etc._n etc._n for_o the_o former_a thing_n be_v pass_v away_o rev._n 21.3_o with_o 7.16_o 1_o cor._n 15.42_o 43_o 44._o 2_o the_o soul_n and_o inward_a man_n shall_v be_v perfect_a in_o its_o knowledge_n of_o conformity_n to_o and_o joy_n in_o god_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v see_v as_o we_o be_v see_v know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v then_o that_o which_o be_v perfect_a be_v come_v that_o which_o be_v in_o part_n shall_v be_v do_v away_o 1_o cor._n 13.10_o 12._o then_o we_o shall_v have_v fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o god_n presence_n and_o pleasure_n at_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o psal_n 16.12_o 1_o joh._n 3.2_o there_o shall_v then_o be_v no_o more_o ignorance_n or_o envy_n nor_o sorrow_n nor_o care_n nor_o whatever_o may_v render_v the_o soul_n in_o the_o least_o defective_a in_o its_o happiness_n but_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n as_o a_o clear_a river_n of_o pure_a water_n pure_a and_o immix_v and_o never_o fail_v shall_v fill_v it_o perpetual_o with_o all_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a fruitfulness_n in_o every_o good_a thing_n rev._n 21.4_o 11._o &_o and_z 22.1_o isa_n 11.9.13_o deut._n 33.23_o yea_o 3._o the_o whole_a state_n of_o the_o man_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o with_o respect_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n a_o state_n of_o perfect_a freedom_n from_o all_o evil_a nothing_o in_o themselves_o to_o treuble_v or_o disquiet_n and_o nothing_o from_o without_o themselves_o either_o of_o wrath_n and_o curse_n from_o god_n he_o shall_v neither_o inflict_v any_o evil_n upon_o or_o withhold_v any_o good_a from_o they_o but_o as_o one_o perfect_o well_o please_v with_o they_o perpetual_o fill_v and_o satisfy_v they_o with_o his_o favour_n and_o blessing_n afford_v they_o his_o fellowship_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o whatsoever_o so_o happy_a a_o spring_n may_v pour_v forth_o to_o they_o and_o therefore_o neither_o shall_v any_o evil_a befall_v they_o either_o positive_o from_o any_o man_n or_o from_o any_o other_o creature_n angel_n devil_n or_o any_o other_o thing_n to_o molest_v or_o annoy_v they_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o instrument_n their_o enemy_n and_o all_o evil_a thing_n be_v for_o ever_o remove_v from_o out_o the_o creation_n or_o what_o of_o it_o the_o saint_n shall_v have_v to_o do_v with_o except_o so_o as_o they_o may_v look_v upon_o and_o behold_v their_o misery_n isa_n 66.24_o and_o as_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o saint_n may_v be_v see_v by_o their_o enemy_n for_o aggravate_v their_o misery_n luke_n 13.28_o &_o 16.23_o and_o all_o other_o thing_n and_o person_n fill_v with_o good_a for_o and_o towards_o they_o and_o not_o with_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v in_o the_o least_o be_v evil_a and_o troublesome_a to_o they_o nor_o privative_o for_o they_o shall_v be_v in_o no_o danger_n to_o loose_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o good_a they_o have_v or_o shall_v have_v none_o of_o those_o deprivation_n and_o loss_n that_o here_o afflict_v and_o exercise_v they_o shall_v they_o then_o be_v capable_a of_o be_v exercise_v and_o try_v with_o no_o more_o widowhood_n or_o loss_n of_o child_n or_o of_o father_n mother_n friend_n no_o loss_n of_o riches_n honour_n pleasure_n habitation_n ornament_n or_o any_o thing_n but_o what_o they_o here_o lose_v or_o be_v deprive_v of_o shall_v in_o a_o better_a manner_n and_o more_o to_o their_o comfort_n be_v restore_v if_o they_o be_v such_o as_o appertain_v to_o the_o kingdom_n their_o relation_n husband_n parent_n wife_n child_n etc._n etc._n shall_v be_v restore_v then_o with_o christ_n though_o not_o as_o such_o relation_n or_o as_o have_v such_o dependence_n then_o on_o they_o as_o here_o but_o in_o a_o far_o more_o perfect_a satisfy_v and_o glorious_a manner_n nor_o shall_v any_o one_o thing_n or_o person_n in_o the_o world_n withhold_v from_o they_o or_o any_o of_o they_o any_o one_o thing_n that_o they_o may_v have_v any_o need_n of_o or_o good_a by_o so_o that_o their_o state_n then_o shall_v be_v a_o state_n of_o perfect_a life_n and_o that_o everlasting_a a_o spiritual_a and_o spiritual_o sensible_a and_o intelligent_a life_n a_o holy_a life_n a_o happy_a and_o eternal_a life_n wherein_o the_o shall_v have_v full_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o favour_n blessing_n righteousness_n in_o the_o full_a perfect_a and_o perpetual_a performance_n of_o all_o his_o bless_a promise_n a_o full_a and_o perfect_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o of_o all_o the_o virtue_n and_o product_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o suffering_n and_o fellowship_n of_o his_o joy_n and_o glory_n and_o of_o and_o with_o one_o another_o even_o all_o the_o whole_a company_n of_o they_o in_o the_o most_o perfect_o unite_v peaceable_a satisfy_a way_n and_o manner_n for_o ever_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n fill_v they_o all_o and_o every_o one_o with_o all_o spiritual_a excellency_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o ever_o and_o in_o that_o their_o fellowship_n with_o christ_n and_o one_o another_o they_o shall_v have_v a_o everlasting_a full_a and_o perfect_a glory_n glorious_a kingdom_n and_o inheritance_n such_o as_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n man_n have_v not_o hear_v of_o or_o perceive_v by_o the_o ear_n or_o the_o eye_n see_v beside_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o glorious_a thing_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o isa_n 64.5_o a_o life_n worthy_a our_o most_o constant_a and_o earnest_a seek_v after_o lay_v hold_n of_o and_o embrace_v but_o now_o quest_n 4._o how_o shall_v they_o that_o believe_v on_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o man_n have_v this_o eternal_a life_n answ_n i_o may_v answer_v to_o this_o diverse_o with_o respect_n to_o 1._o the_o way_n to_o their_o have_v it_o &_o 2._o the_o manner_n of_o their_o have_v it_o 1._o in_o respect_n of_o their_o way_n they_o have_v and_o shall_v have_v it_o 1._o through_o suffering_n and_o death_n even_o as_o our_o lord_n christ_n himself_o that_o way_n enter_v into_o his_o glory_n it_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n or_o the_o word_n be_v faithful_a for_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o live_v with_o he_o and_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o if_o we_o even_o we_o who_o at_o present_a believe_v in_o he_o deny_v he_o he_o will_v also_o deny_v we_o 2_o tim._n 2.11_o 12_o 13._o through_o much_o
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and_o must_v be_v true_a and_o those_o effect_n be_v worthy_o expectable_a from_o he_o as_o we_o have_v see_v in_o the_o former_a proposition_n and_o conclusion_n and_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o such_o commendation_n shall_v be_v give_v he_o by_o such_o as_o right_o know_v he_o for_o none_o other_o can_v indeed_o right_o commend_v he_o and_o none_o know_v he_o full_o but_o god_n his_o father_n as_o it_o be_v say_v no_o man_n know_v the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n mat._n 11.27_o and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 2.10_o 11._o and_o himself_o who_o know_v whence_o and_o what_o he_o be_v john_n 8.14_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o these_o in_o the_o first_o place_n shall_v exalt_v and_o lift_v he_o up_o by_o their_o testimony_n and_o witness_v of_o he_o unto_o man_n and_o so_o as_o we_o see_v before_o the_o father_n bear_v witness_n to_o he_o john_n 5.32.36_o 37._o and_o he_o testify_v of_o 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father_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n mat._n 16.17_o and_o to_o the_o jew_n murmur_v at_o he_o no_o man_n can_v come_v to_o i_o except_o the_o father_n which_o have_v set_v i_o draw_v he_o and_o to_o the_o disciple_n no_o man_n can_v come_v to_o i_o except_o it_o be_v give_v he_o of_o my_o father_n john_n 6.44.65_o which_o gift_n be_v give_v in_o and_o by_o his_o teach_v and_o demonstrate_v he_o verse_n 45._o and_o no_o man_n can_v say_v that_o be_v know_o and_o hearty_o say_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o cor._n 12.3_o but_o forasmuch_o as_o god_n be_v please_v ordinary_o to_o speak_v by_o man_n his_o immediate_a and_o audible_a speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o god_n be_v unbearable_a to_o man_n to_o which_o purpose_n he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o dream_n vision_n angel_n and_o by_o his_o word_n order_v by_o such_o way_n to_o man_n whereby_o he_o make_v they_o wise_a man_n and_o prophet_n and_o last_o of_o all_o by_o his_o only_a 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palace_n wherewith_o they_o have_v make_v he_o glad_a psal_n 45.8_o and_o we_o find_v his_o spouse_n clothe_v and_o adorn_v by_o he_o and_o for_o he_o too_o in_o ezek._n 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o and_o in_o rev._n 19.7_o 8._o but_o of_o these_o thing_n i_o shall_v not_o speak_v more_o large_o iii_o we_o have_v see_v the_o perfection_n of_o man_n let_v we_o a_o little_a as_o we_o may_v view_v also_o those_o of_o the_o angel_n he_o be_v also_o call_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n angel_n be_v in_o english_a a_o messenger_n and_o therefore_o so_o translate_v in_o our_o late_a edition_n of_o the_o bible_n in_o mal._n 3.1_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n presence_n that_o save_v israel_n isa_n 63.9_o and_o that_o redeem_v jacob_n out_o of_o all_o evil_a and_o have_v power_n of_o blessing_n gen._n 48.16_o and_o sure_o he_o be_v the_o high_a and_o best_a messenger_n or_o angel_n that_o be_v ever_o send_v of_o god_n be_v his_o only_a son_n nor_o can_v we_o find_v any_o excellency_n in_o the_o 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the_o quicken_a spirit_n so_o as_o none_o of_o they_o be_v 2_o cor._n 3.16_o 17._o 1_o cor._n 15.45_o so_o that_o in_o he_o be_v all_o the_o perfection_n and_o more_o than_o all_o the_o perfection_n of_o creature_n yea_o chap._n xxii_o second_o that_o in_o christ_n be_v all_o thing_n answer_v the_o needs_o of_o fall_v man_n all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v both_o to_o life_n and_o godliness_n again_o he_o be_v and_o in_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n answer_v the_o needs_o of_o his_o fall_a creature_n of_o mankind_n all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n and_o they_o be_v give_v we_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o 2_o pet._n 1.3_o let_v we_o view_v that_o in_o either_o branch_n first_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o life_n he_o be_v and_o be_v in_o he_o for_o we_o and_o that_o both_o as_o 1._o necessary_a to_o the_o be_v and_o uphold_v of_o it_o not_o only_o as_o by_o his_o death_n and_o sacrifice_n we_o be_v and_o this_o old_a world_n for_o we_o be_v uphold_v so_o as_o that_o 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