perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
dwell_v with_o we_o and_o principal_o for_o our_o governor_n among_o other_o blessing_n crave_v this_o above_o other_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o give_v they_o heart_n to_o erect_v the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n in_o their_o family_n to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o themselves_o and_o those_o who_o be_v commit_v to_o their_o charge_n but_o yet_o let_v neither_o governor_n nor_o inferior_n content_v themselves_o with_o these_o family-duty_n which_o they_o perform_v with_o other_o but_o set_v some_o time_n and_o place_n apart_o for_o their_o private_a devotion_n that_o they_o may_v have_v secret_a conference_n with_o god_n confess_v and_o bewail_v their_o particular_a sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v know_v only_o to_o he_o and_o their_o own_o conscience_n they_o will_v not_o have_v man_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o by_o any_o open_a acknowledgement_n lay_v open_a their_o special_a want_n and_o desire_v earnest_o a_o supply_n of_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n wherein_o they_o find_v themselves_o most_o defective_a and_o render_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o those_o peculiar_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n which_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n he_o have_v confer_v upon_o they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a prayer_n upon_o every_o good_a occasion_n but_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o use_v daily_o these_o set_n solemn_a and_o ordinary_a prayer_n but_o we_o must_v as_o our_o saviour_n injoin_v we_o pray_v always_o and_o as_o the_o 18._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o verse_n 18._o apostle_n speak_v continual_o and_o without_o cease_v that_o be_v we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o pray_v so_o often_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v we_o any_o occasion_n or_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v crave_v god_n blessing_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o business_n and_o praise_v his_o name_n for_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v enable_v to_o achieve_v it_o crave_v his_o protection_n at_o the_o approach_n of_o any_o danger_n and_o his_o help_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o overcome_v of_o any_o difficulty_n which_o affront_v we_o in_o our_o way_n in_o a_o word_n we_o must_v pray_v in_o season_n that_o be_v at_o our_o ordinary_a time_n and_o upon_o common_a occasion_n and_o out_o of_o season_n that_o be_v extraordinary_o when_o any_o special_a and_o new_a occasion_n offer_v itself_o unto_o us._n unto_o which_o prayer_n there_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v use_v our_o voice_n or_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o be_v use_v in_o set_a prayer_n or_o that_o we_o shall_v in_o any_o continue_a or_o long_a speech_n of_o the_o soul_n unto_o god_n express_v ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n but_o only_o that_o we_o use_v sudden_a and_o short_a ejaculation_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v dart_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n our_o fervent_a desire_n which_o we_o may_v do_v without_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crowd_n and_o without_o any_o distraction_n from_o our_o ordinary_a affair_n and_o thus_o nehemiah_n pray_v unto_o 4._o nehem._n 2._o 4._o god_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o heathenish_a king_n for_o good_a success_n in_o his_o suit_n moses_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o army_n for_o help_v and_o deliverance_n when_o 15._o exod._n 14._o 15._o as_o they_o be_v pursue_v by_o the_o egyptian_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o grave_n of_o lazarus_n and_o thus_o be_v we_o to_o pray_v continual_o and_o 41._o john_n 11._o 38_o 41._o without_o cease_v either_o in_o our_o set_n and_o solemn_a prayer_n or_o these_o short_a expression_n of_o our_o heart_n desire_n in_o all_o company_n upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o at_o all_o time_n not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n time_n but_o even_o in_o the_o night_n also_o either_o rise_n with_o david_n to_o praise_n god_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o joyful_a apprehension_n of_o some_o extraordinary_a benefit_n according_a to_o that_o at_o 62._o psal_n 119._o 62._o midnight_n will_v i_o rise_v to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n or_o with_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n to_o crave_v help_n and_o deliverance_n when_o we_o lie_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n arise_v say_v she_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o night_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o watch_n pour_v out_o thy_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o if_o we_o do_v our_o prayer_n will_v be_v more_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a our_o sense_n and_o soul_n be_v sequester_v from_o worldly_a affair_n and_o not_o encumber_v and_o interrupt_v in_o these_o holy_a exercise_n with_o any_o earthly_a distraction_n or_o at_o ordinary_a time_n and_o upon_o usual_a occasion_n lift_v and_o raise_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n unto_o god_n when_o we_o wake_v out_o of_o our_o sleep_n praise_v he_o for_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n and_o namely_o for_o the_o rest_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o and_o desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n with_o all_o the_o sign_n and_o testimony_n of_o it_o but_o here_o our_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v that_o by_o this_o continual_a custom_n and_o daily_a practice_n we_o do_v not_o grow_v to_o a_o less_o esteem_n of_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a duty_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o negligent_a and_o careless_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o and_o so_o our_o prayer_n become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o perform_v more_o for_o custom_n then_o for_o conscience_n but_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o our_o whole_a heart_n in_o zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n account_v it_o the_o high_a privilege_n in_o the_o world_n that_o we_o have_v daily_o and_o continual_o such_o sweet_a intercourse_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o such_o free_a access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o request_n know_v unto_o our_o sovereign_a king_n and_o gracious_a father_n with_o assurance_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v the_o which_o must_v inflame_v our_o devotion_n and_o zeal_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o pour_v forth_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n without_o which_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n want_v the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n will_v become_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n and_o 1._o eccl._n 5._o 1._o therefore_o we_o must_v with_o david_n pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n and_o with_o the_o 4._o psal_n 42._o 4._o afflict_a church_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o our_o hand_n unto_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n or_o else_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n to_o be_v hear_v see_v these_o only_a who_o thus_o do_v 41._o lam._n 3._o 41._o have_v the_o promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o 13._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_n 29._o 13._o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o our_o prayer_n accept_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o only_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o outward_a member_n and_o part_n but_o wash_v also_o our_o inward_o our_o 13._o levit._fw-la 1._o 13._o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o offer_v ourselves_o as_o a_o whole_a burn_a offering_n unto_o god_n and_o whilst_o we_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n our_o heart_n also_o must_v be_v enlarge_v 6._o psal_n 143._o 6._o with_o thirst_a desire_n after_o the_o live_a water_n and_o spring_n of_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n like_v unto_o the_o thirsty_a land_n §._o sect._n 4_o diverse_a motive_n unto_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n unto_o which_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n with_o this_o zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n we_o may_v be_v move_v first_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o we_o stand_v in_o such_o 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o need_n of_o god_n continual_a help_n and_o assistance_n that_o we_o can_v subsist_v without_o it_o the_o least_o minute_n for_o in_o he_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v second_o that_o we_o stand_v daily_o and_o continual_o in_o want_n of_o some_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o of_o they_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o degree_n and_o also_o of_o some_o one_o or_o other_o of_o god_n temporal_a benefit_n or_o at_o least_o of_o the_o right_n and_o holy_a use_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o see_v our_o want_n be_v continual_a and_o god_n have_v appoint_v prayer_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v thrust_v into_o his_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n for_o a_o continual_a supply_n
us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a life_n 1._o and_o if_o we_o thus_o gain_v his_o company_n and_o give_v he_o friendly_a entertainment_n when_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n 19_o thes_n 4._o 3._o eph._n 4._o 30._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a temple_n for_o this_o pure_a majesty_n and_o not_o vex_v and_o grieve_v this_o holy_a guest_n by_o quench_v those_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o we_o then_o will_v not_o he_o be_v idle_a in_o we_o but_o will_v direct_v and_o guide_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o enable_v and_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n nor_o come_v alone_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o but_o accompany_v with_o the_o sweet_a society_n of_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o first_o of_o all_o he_o will_v quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n who_o be_v before_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o spiritual_a motion_n in_o all_o holy_a action_n 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o the_o which_o though_o at_o first_o it_o be_v but_o weak_a and_o scarce_o to_o be_v discern_v like_o a_o child_n new_o quicken_v in_o the_o womb_n yet_o shall_v it_o increase_v by_o degree_n until_o we_o be_v strengthen_v for_o the_o spiritual_a birth_n and_o grow_v up_o from_o age_n to_o age_n and_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n and_o unto_o the_o 13._o eph._n 4._o 13._o measure_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n of_o which_o life_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o principal_a author_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o 11._o rom._n 8._o 11._o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o without_o the_o which_o we_o can_v once_o move_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n nor_o after_o that_o we_o have_v begin_v proceed_v or_o grow_v up_o unto_o any_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o dead_a and_o dull_a unto_o all_o good_a action_n we_o be_v earnest_o to_o pray_v with_o david_n that_o god_n will_v revive_v and_o quicken_v we_o 107._o ps_n 119._o 25_o 107._o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v become_v active_a and_o able_a to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a and_o holy_a life_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o spirit_n inlighten_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n second_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o this_o life_n of_o grace_n he_o will_v in_o the_o next_o place_n endue_v we_o with_o spiritual_a light_n and_o illuminate_v the_o blind_a eye_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v the_o will_n and_o way_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n and_o attain_v unto_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o save_v knowledge_n as_o may_v be_v sufficient_a to_o direct_v we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o this_o be_v that_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n secret_o whisper_v in_o the_o ear_n of_o our_o mind_n as_o it_o be_v behind_o we_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o 20._o esa_n 30._o 20._o the_o left_a this_o be_v that_o dayspring_n which_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n with_o his_o arise_v have_v cause_v to_o appear_v and_o visit_v we_o to_o give_v light_n unto_o we_o who_o sit_v 79._o luk._n 1._o 78_o 79._o in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o to_o guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n this_o be_v that_o comforter_n which_o our_o saviour_n promise_v to_o send_v after_o his_o resurrection_n who_o shall_v lead_v his_o disciple_n and_o with_o they_o all_o the_o faithful_a into_o all_o truth_n this_o be_v that_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o have_v appear_v teach_v 12._o john_n 16._o 13._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n this_o be_v that_o holy_a ointment_n and_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o open_v and_o illighten_v the_o blind_a eye_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v know_v all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o our_o salvation_n so_o as_o we_o need_v no_o tutor_n to_o teach_v we_o any_o other_o doctrine_n but_o as_o the_o same_o anoint_v have_v 27._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 20_o 27._o teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n whereof_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n not_o only_o because_o he_o be_v most_o true_a and_o truth_n itself_o but_o also_o teach_v and_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n and_o wisdom_n not_o only_o 26._o joh_n 14._o 17_o &_o 15._o 26._o because_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o measure_n without_o measure_n of_o light_n and_o knowledge_n but_o also_o illighten_v our_o mind_n darken_v with_o ignorance_n and_o make_v we_o who_o be_v only_o wise_a unto_o evil_n wise_a unto_o good_a and_o to_o the_o eternal_a 22._o jer._n 4._o 22._o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o unless_o we_o be_v thus_o enlighten_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o have_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n reveal_v unto_o we_o it_o remain_v a_o hide_a mystery_n of_o which_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a in_o our_o natural_a understanding_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o the_o natural_a man_n understand_v 5._o eph._n 3_o 3_o 5._o not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v 14._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 14._o he_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n know_v no_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o they_o unto_o who_o by_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v reveal_v 11._o verse_n 10._o 11._o unless_o this_o light_a shine_n in_o our_o heart_n we_o remain_v in_o more_o than_o a_o egyptian_a darkness_n sit_v still_o in_o error_n and_o sin_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n until_o by_o the_o light_n of_o his_o spirit_n they_o be_v reveal_v unto_o us._n final_o we_o must_v first_o know_v the_o will_n of_o god_n before_o we_o can_v do_v it_o and_o so_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a blessedness_n and_o 17._o joh._n 13._o 17._o therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n if_o we_o will_v lead_v this_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v desire_v to_o be_v enlighten_v by_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n and_o to_o have_v the_o light_n of_o spiritual_a wisdom_n add_v to_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n that_o know_v it_o in_o our_o understanding_n we_o may_v yield_v obedience_n unto_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o 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the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o whereby_o their_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v so_o as_o they_o can_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n and_o they_o quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o so_o enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o conversation_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o dead_a and_o bury_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o able_a to_o stir_v or_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o godliness_n but_o no_o soon_o be_v we_o join_v to_o he_o and_o touch_v his_o body_n crucify_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n
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which_o tentation_n when_o he_o have_v yield_v by_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n he_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n of_o happiness_n into_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n misery_n and_o death_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o who_o sin_v in_o his_o loin_n he_o be_v no_o private_a person_n but_o the_o root_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n derive_v unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o natural_a propagation_n the_o which_o we_o call_v original_a sin_n whereby_o god_n image_n be_v deface_v in_o we_o and_o we_o disable_v unto_o all_o good_a and_o make_v prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a from_o which_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n have_v spring_v the_o curse_a stream_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v god_n whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n of_o it_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o by_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v 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recovery_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o and_o therein_o to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o which_o he_o do_v perfect_o perform_v both_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n the_o former_a he_o do_v by_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n both_o by_o his_o active_a obedience_n in_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o by_o his_o passive_a obedience_n in_o suffer_v death_n in_o his_o body_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o his_o soul_n the_o which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a price_n of_o redemption_n for_o all_o that_o do_v apply_v it_o because_o he_o that_o do_v this_o for_o we_o be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o so_o as_o his_o humane_a nature_n make_v he_o capable_a of_o these_o suffering_n so_o the_o divine_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o altar_n upon_o which_o this_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v sanctify_v the_o gift_n and_o give_v unto_o it_o infinite_a value_n and_o dignity_n so_o as_o it_o become_v a_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n for_o as_o sin_n be_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o a_o privation_n become_v of_o infinite_a guilt_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n offend_v by_o it_o so_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n though_o temporary_a become_v of_o infinite_a value_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n who_o suffer_v be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o as_o thus_o christ_n save_v we_o by_o his_o merit_n so_o also_o by_o his_o efficacy_n apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o word_n which_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o perform_v thereby_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o be_v therein_o promise_v for_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o covenant_n be_v proclaim_v and_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n thereof_o god_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o yea_o unite_n we_o unto_o he_o in_o one_o mystical_a body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o so_o have_v we_o also_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o union_n the_o chief_a bond_n on_o god_n part_n be_v his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o perform_v all_o 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to_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o our_o knowledge_n be_v the_o quantity_n and_o measure_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v imperfect_a in_o the_o great_a perfection_n which_o in_o this_o life_n can_v be_v attain_v for_o as_o the_o apostle_n though_o he_o have_v receive_v abundance_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o such_o revelation_n as_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o be_v utter_v confess_v of_o himself_o together_o with_o other_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o see_v 2._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 9_o 12._o &_o 8._o 2._o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o know_v any_o thing_n namely_o in_o perfection_n he_o know_v nothing_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v for_o we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 7._o heb._n 11._o 1._o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n and_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n unseen_a and_o not_o in_o vision_n and_o fruition_n neither_o can_v we_o attain_v to_o perfect_a knowledge_n until_o we_o attain_v unto_o perfect_a happiness_n which_o be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n but_o the_o life_n to_o come_v when_o we_o shall_v see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o shall_v know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v not_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o by_o hear_v sign_n semblance_n and_o revelation_n but_o of_o vision_n fruition_n and_o most_o firm_a experience_n for_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o knowledge_n here_o consist_v most_o in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o not_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o quantity_n but_o in_o the_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n the_o which_o knowledge_n discover_v our_o ignorance_n that_o we_o may_v bewail_v it_o and_o
be_v proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o he_o alone_o as_o religious_a adoration_n invocation_n dedicate_a church_n and_o consecrate_v of_o festival_n to_o their_o honour_n and_o such_o like_a second_o all_o irreverence_n in_o god_n service_n as_o when_o the_o external_a worship_n be_v perform_v without_o the_o inward_a with_o deceitful_a lip_n and_o not_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o service_n of_o hypocrite_n last_o 9_o mat._n 15._o 8_o 9_o when_o as_o the_o public_a service_n be_v perform_v without_o any_o unanimity_n of_o the_o heart_n or_o uniformity_n of_o external_a rite_n and_o ceremony_n or_o with_o such_o as_o be_v uncomely_a apish_a light_a and_o opposite_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o general_o be_v command_v or_o forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n the_o special_a duty_n which_o be_v here_o principal_o require_v be_v three_o invocation_n preach_v and_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o first_o there_o be_v 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o 1._o john_n 5._o 14._o first_o require_v that_o we_o pray_v and_o the_o neglect_n hereof_o condemn_v second_o that_o we_o pray_v according_a to_o god_n will_v perform_v those_o thing_n therein_o which_o in_o his_o word_n he_o require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o essential_a unto_o prayer_n or_o accidental_a the_o thing_n essential_a respect_v either_o the_o person_n unto_o 27._o psal_n 50._o 15._o luke_n 11._o 2._o ephe._n 2._o 12._o john_n 16._o 23._o rom._n 8_o 26_o 27._o who_o we_o must_v pray_v which_o be_v god_n only_o and_o no_o other_o or_o the_o person_n in_o who_o name_n alone_o we_o must_v pray_v namely_o jesus_n christ_n and_o not_o in_o the_o mediation_n or_o intercession_n of_o any_o creature_n three_o by_o who_o help_n to_o wit_n the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v four_o after_o what_o manner_n that_o be_v before_o prayer_n with_o due_a preparation_n and_o in_o prayer_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o 15._o psal_n 108._o 1._o eccle_n 4._o 17._o col._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 15._o spirit_n and_o not_o with_o the_o lip_n alone_o nor_o with_o wander_a thought_n in_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o pray_v with_o understanding_n and_o not_o in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n nor_o in_o ignorance_n not_o conceive_v what_o we_o utter_v with_o our_o mouth_n in_o our_o 10._o eccles_n 5._o 1._o gen._n 32._o 10._o heart_n that_o we_o pray_v with_o reverence_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o in_o our_o body_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o use_v such_o voice_n and_o gesture_n as_o be_v most_o fit_a to_o stir_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o devotion_n 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o to_o the_o religious_a perform_n of_o this_o duty_n last_o there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o pray_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o lawful_a have_v 11._o mat._n 7._o 11._o all_o our_o suit_n warrant_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o thing_n accidental_a require_v in_o prayer_n be_v the_o circumstance_n of_o person_n place_n or_o time_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n prayer_n be_v either_o public_a in_o the_o congregation_n or_o private_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o place_n prayer_n be_v not_o limit_v 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 8._o but_o we_o have_v liberty_n in_o all_o place_n to_o lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n unto_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n we_o must_v pray_v without_o cease_v as_o often_o as_o any_o 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o fit_a opportunity_n and_o occasion_n be_v offer_v the_o kind_n of_o prayer_n be_v 22._o jam._n 1._o 5._o &_o 5._o 16._o &_o 1._o 6._o mat._n 21._o 22._o either_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n in_o all_o our_o petition_n there_o be_v require_v 1._o a_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n 2._o fervent_a desire_n to_o have_v they_o supply_v 3._o a_o special_a faith_n that_o our_o request_n shall_v be_v grant_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n after_o our_o petition_n make_v we_o must_v quiet_o rest_v upon_o god_n persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v obtain_v they_o in_o due_a time_n second_o we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v serve_v god_n providence_n in_o confer_v these_o blessing_n upon_o us._n three_o if_o we_o do_v not_o present_o obtain_v we_o must_v persevere_v in_o prayer_n without_o faint_v or_o weariness_n the_o other_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v give_v of_o thanks_o whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n either_o receive_v or_o promise_v unto_o which_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v 4._o col._n 3._o 16._o phil._n 1._o 4._o to_o be_v fit_v which_o be_v general_o require_v in_o prayer_n as_o that_o they_o be_v render_v to_o god_n alone_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o understand_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o reverence_n and_o humility_n with_o thankfulness_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o duty_n respect_v prayer_n those_o that_o respect_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o respect_n god_n minister_n 19_o rom._n 10._o 15._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 18_o 19_o that_o preach_v it_o the_o second_o the_o people_n that_o hear_v it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o minister_n it_o be_v require_v first_o that_o his_o person_n be_v qualify_v and_o fit_v for_o this_o high_a function_n in_o which_o regard_n he_o ought_v to_o be_v once_o lawful_o call_v to_o this_o office_n inward_o by_o god_n and_o outward_o by_o the_o church_n second_o he_o be_v to_o have_v his_o call_n approve_a and_o seal_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o sufficiency_n 8._o 1._o tim._n 3._o 2._o esa_n 6._o 8._o of_o gift_n both_o in_o knowledge_n and_o utterance_n and_o willingness_n of_o mind_n to_o employ_v they_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o his_o people_n second_o for_o the_o matter_n which_o he_o preach_v it_o be_v require_v that_o he_o deliver_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v ground_v upon_o the_o pure_a word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o right_o expound_v 17._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o scripture_n by_o the_o scripture_n and_o divide_v the_o word_n of_o god_n aright_o both_o in_o observe_v profitable_a doctrine_n out_o of_o the_o text_n and_o in_o apply_v they_o to_o his_o hearer_n for_o instruction_n in_o the_o truth_n confutation_n of_o 16._o 1._o tim._n 3._o 16._o error_n exhortation_n to_o duty_n reproof_n of_o offender_n and_o consolation_n of_o the_o weak_a and_o afflict_a three_o for_o the_o manner_n there_o be_v require_v that_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o if_o god_n by_o he_o do_v speak_v unto_o 4._o 1._o cor._n 2_o 4._o the_o people_n second_o in_o simplicity_n without_o any_o impiety_n of_o humane_a invention_n or_o affectation_n to_o show_v his_o own_o learning_n &_o gift_n 3._o in_o integrity_n and_o uprightnes_n 2._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 4_o 5._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 2._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 15._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 2._o mat._n 7._o 29._o tit._n 2._o 15._o &_o 2._o 7._o ezech._n 3._o 8_o 9_o ephes_n 6._o 19_o john_n 7._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 11._o 2._o as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n chief_o aim_v to_o please_v god_n and_o man_n 4._o in_o fidelity_n have_v in_o his_o ministry_n no_o respect_n of_o person_n but_o deliver_v god_n message_n impartial_o to_o the_o noble_a and_o base_a rich_a &_o poor_a friend_n and_o stranger_n all_o alike_o five_o with_o authority_n &_o power_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n not_o fear_v the_o face_n of_o any_o gainsayer_n or_o opposer_n six_o with_o all_o gravity_n as_o become_v the_o weightiness_n of_o his_o ambassage_n seventh_o with_o all_o liberty_n and_o freedom_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n tax_v and_o reprove_v sin_n wheresoever_o he_o find_v it_o and_o final_o with_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o people_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n the_o duty_n which_o respect_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v of_o three_o sort_n the_o first_o such_o as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v before_o we_o hear_v which_o 4._o eccles_n 4._o 17._o heb._n 4._o 2._o luke_n 8._o 13_o 14._o jer._n 4._o 4._o be_v two_o principal_o the_o one_o that_o we_o fit_a and_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o presume_v to_o approach_v into_o god_n presence_n to_o perform_v this_o holy_a duty_n the_o which_o be_v do_v partly_o by_o remove_v those_o impediment_n
heb._n 6._o 5_o 6._o by_o repentance_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o if_o ever_o we_o true_o feel_v the_o incomparable_a pleasure_n of_o god_n presence_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v seek_v to_o enjoy_v it_o more_o and_o more_o till_o we_o attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o our_o full_a fruition_n in_o god_n kingdom_n §._o sect._n 2_o what_o it_o be_v to_o seek_v god_n let_v we_o then_o make_v it_o our_o daily_a exercise_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o to_o find_v and_o to_o be_v happy_a and_o bless_a be_v all_o one_o and_o who_o to_o miss_v and_o lose_v be_v to_o be_v miserable_a and_o accurse_a though_o we_o shall_v gain_v and_o enjoy_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o all_o the_o happiness_n which_o it_o can_v offer_v unto_o us._n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v what_o it_o be_v to_o seek_v god_n so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o find_v he_o second_o the_o manner_n and_o property_n of_o this_o seek_n three_o the_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o accrue_v unto_o they_o who_o daily_o seek_v and_o find_v he_o and_o last_o the_o evil_n misery_n and_o mischief_n which_o befall_v all_o those_o that_o neglect_v this_o holy_a duty_n for_o the_o first_o to_o seek_v god_n be_v to_o labour_v daily_o in_o and_o through_o christ_n to_o recover_v and_o make_v he_o our_o own_o who_o we_o have_v lose_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o our_o own_o original_a 2._o esa_n 59_o 2._o corruption_n and_o actual_a transgression_n that_o be_v reconcile_v and_o reunite_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o become_v one_o with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o we_o we_o may_v be_v 23_o joh._n 17._o 21_o 22_o 23_o happy_a and_o bless_a in_o his_o fruition_n for_o in_o and_o through_o christ_n alone_o god_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v of_o we_o and_o by_o he_o and_o no_o other_o possible_a mean_n can_v we_o ever_o find_v he_o in_o he_o only_o god_n justice_n be_v satisfy_v and_o wrath_n appease_v in_o he_o as_o our_o alone_a propitiatory_a sacrifice_n he_o be_v well-pleased_n and_o be_v reconcile_v 1._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 1._o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n and_o terrible_a enemy_n he_o be_v become_v our_o gracious_a father_n and_o chief_a friend_n and_o so_o perfect_o have_v he_o make_v our_o peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n that_o he_o have_v leave_v 21._o col._n 1._o 20_o 21._o nothing_o for_o we_o to_o do_v but_o join_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o labour_v that_o this_o inestimable_a benefit_n may_v be_v apply_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v chief_o do_v by_o seek_v and_o sue_v with_o earnest_a desire_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v and_o make_v it_o our_o own_o by_o faith_n §._o sect._n 3_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o the_o seek_n of_o god_n first_o that_o we_o daily_o labour_v more_o perfect_o to_o know_v he_o and_o remember_v he_o and_o to_o this_o seek_v of_o god_n and_o his_o favour_n in_o christ_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o that_o we_o labour_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o perfect_o to_o know_v he_o not_o so_o much_o what_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o nature_n essence_n and_o attribute_n as_o what_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n unto_o we_o that_o be_v infinite_o wise_a to_o govern_v we_o and_o all-sufficient_a by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n to_o make_v we_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n that_o he_o be_v omnipotent_a to_o defend_v we_o and_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n that_o he_o be_v immutable_a not_o only_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n but_o in_o his_o love_n goodness_n and_o gift_n unto_o we_o that_o he_o be_v true_a to_o perform_v unto_o we_o his_o gracious_a promise_n and_o merciful_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o save_v our_o soul_n that_o christ_n be_v a_o all-sufficient_a and_o perfect_a redeemer_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o bring_v unto_o we_o full_a redemption_n that_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o only_o holy_a in_o his_o own_o nature_n but_o also_o to_o work_v in_o we_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o all_o which_o and_o all_o other_o respect_n we_o be_v not_o so_o much_o to_o labour_v to_o know_v these_o thing_n in_o speculation_n as_o in_o practice_n and_o experience_n nor_o to_o apprehend_v they_o in_o the_o brain_n as_o to_o feel_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n nor_o to_o conceive_v of_o their_o excellency_n and_o sufficiency_n as_o cause_n but_o experimental_o to_o feel_v and_o find_v their_o efficacy_n in_o produce_v their_o effect_n and_o bring_v forth_o their_o fruit_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o excellent_a knowledge_n which_o the_o apostle_n so_o much_o and_o continual_o labour_v to_o 2._o phil._n 2._o 10_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 2._o attain_v unto_o as_o a_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o most_o excellent_a use_n be_v also_o of_o great_a difficulty_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v content_a to_o be_v take_v up_o whole_o of_o it_o and_o in_o comparison_n of_o it_o to_o neglect_v all_o other_o knowledge_n not_o only_o to_o know_v that_o christ_n die_v and_o rise_v again_o and_o the_o virtue_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o they_o for_o his_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o be_v but_o the_o study_n of_o a_o few_o day_n or_o hour_n and_o be_v easy_a to_o be_v find_v and_o learn_v in_o every_o catechism_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v think_v that_o the_o apostle_n who_o be_v of_o such_o excellent_a gift_n and_o illuminate_v with_o such_o a_o extraordinary_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n do_v take_v so_o much_o pain_n and_o spend_v his_o chief_a time_n and_o strength_n in_o attain_v unto_o it_o but_o to_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n in_o his_o own_o heart_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o his_o faith_n the_o inflame_a of_o his_o love_n the_o mortify_n of_o his_o corruption_n and_o his_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o new_a obedience_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o daily_o to_o seek_v 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and_o full_a of_o majesty_n but_o infinite_o gracious_a and_o of_o abundant_a mercy_n yea_o thou_o my_o soul_n have_v not_o only_o see_v and_o taste_v how_o good_a thy_o god_n be_v but_o have_v drink_v deep_a draught_n out_o of_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o have_v give_v thou_o thy_o be_v and_o preserve_v thou_o in_o it_o he_o have_v multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o thou_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o thou_o injoye_v or_o expect_v and_o which_o be_v first_o of_o all_o and_o above_o all_o he_o have_v love_v thou_o unworthy_a sinful_a rebellious_a soul_n before_o thou_o can_v love_v he_o yea_o so_o love_v thou_o that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o best_a belove_a son_n that_o by_o his_o death_n thou_o may_v live_v admire_v this_o infinite_a love_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o love_v thy_o god_n again_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o can_v and_o be_v sorry_a thou_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o 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innocent_a soul_n be_v trouble_v for_o they_o and_o heavy_a unto_o the_o death_n yea_o be_v so_o 38._o mat._n 26._o 38._o oppress_v with_o their_o weight_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n that_o it_o force_v out_o from_o his_o body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o from_o his_o distress_a and_o afflict_a soul_n that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o consider_v also_o o_o my_o soul_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n by_o pollute_v it_o with_o thy_o sin_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v tire_v this_o peaceable_a guest_n by_o contend_v with_o he_o
natural_o in_o we_o no_o drop_n of_o grace_n and_o goodness_n but_o what_o we_o receive_v from_o god_n who_o be_v the_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n of_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n now_o as_o he_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o have_v appoint_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o conduit_n head_n so_o prayer_n to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o pipe_n whereby_o he_o will_v convey_v unto_o we_o these_o water_n of_o life_n which_o if_o we_o intermit_v not_o he_o will_v rich_o replenish_v we_o with_o all_o his_o grace_n but_o if_o we_o neglect_v this_o holy_a duty_n and_o yet_o imagine_v to_o receive_v any_o grace_n or_o spiritual_a strength_n from_o he_o it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o we_o shall_v cut_v off_o the_o pipe_n and_o yet_o imagine_v to_o fill_v the_o empty_a cistern_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v singular_a help_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n final_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n several_o serve_v as_o special_a mean_n to_o 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and_o so_o glorify_v he_o in_o our_o salvation_n wherefore_o have_v he_o call_v and_o cull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o world_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v worthy_a of_o this_o high_a call_n and_o renounce_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a lust_n devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o service_n why_o have_v he_o give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o we_o unto_o christ_n but_o that_o he_o may_v save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o from_o their_o corruption_n and_o that_o he_o reign_v in_o we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n may_v depose_v sin_n and_o satan_n from_o their_o regency_n and_o suffer_v they_o no_o long_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n why_o have_v he_o unite_v we_o unto_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v lead_v and_o rule_v by_o it_o and_o not_o by_o our_o own_o lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o become_v member_n to_o his_o 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the_o mind_n be_v not_o only_o preserve_v but_o also_o much_o improove_v by_o continual_a exercise_n so_o virtuous_a action_n and_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o our_o faith_n do_v tend_v much_o to_o the_o strengthen_n of_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o by_o the_o neglect_n of_o these_o duty_n it_o be_v much_o weaken_v and_o by_o the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o act_n of_o sin_n exceed_o shake_v and_o grievous_o wound_v in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n join_v the_o hold_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o 58._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 58._o good_a conscience_n because_o the_o one_o will_v not_o stay_v without_o the_o other_o be_v such_o love_a twin_n as_o can_v be_v divide_v but_o live_v and_o die_v together_o more_o especial_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n not_o as_o cause_n for_o the_o election_n of_o god_n be_v free_a of_o grace_n and_o 4._o rom._n 11._o 6._o eph._n 1._o 4._o not_o of_o work_n but_o as_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o as_o the_o end_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v elect_v for_o we_o be_v not_o choose_v because_o we_o be_v holy_a but_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o the_o apostle_n show_v thus_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o prescribe_v this_o as_o the_o only_a mean_n the_o join_n of_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n with_o another_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o do_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v the_o psalmist_n likewise_o set_v down_o the_o mark_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o god_n have_v choose_v we_o to_o dwell_v in_o his_o holy_a mountain_n make_v this_o the_o first_o &_o chief_a to_o walk_v upright_o and_o work_v righteousness_n 4._o psal_n 15._o 2._o &_o 24._o 4._o and_o to_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n second_o hereby_o our_o faith_n 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10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o 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the_o lord_n shall_v take_v at_o unaware_o oppress_v with_o the_o sleep_n of_o ignorance_n and_o carnal_a security_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o they_o who_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n can_v expect_v good_a success_n to_o their_o labour_n second_o let_v all_o such_o know_v that_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n under_o the_o pretence_n of_o their_o great_a and_o weighty_a employment_n that_o they_o can_v in_o so_o do_v reasonable_o expect_v any_o good_a success_n of_o their_o toilsome_a 18._o pro._n 10._o 22._o deut._n 8._o 18._o labour_n or_o that_o they_o will_v answer_v their_o hope_n in_o the_o get_n and_o preserve_v of_o that_o wealth_n which_o they_o so_o much_o love_n and_o long_o after_o for_o it_o be_v not_o their_o most_o careful_a and_o painful_a endeavour_n but_o god_n blessing_n only_o that_o make_v rich_a it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o give_v they_o power_n to_o get_v wealth_n and_o how_o can_v they_o expect_v this_o blessing_n from_o god_n upon_o 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