the_o exod._n 15._o 11._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o psal_n 145._o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o his_o nature_n be_v whole_o and_o most_o perfect_o just_a infinite_a in_o all_o virtue_n justice_n truth_n mercy_n and_o purity_n free_a from_o all_o vice_n iniquity_n and_o spot_n of_o any_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o a_o lover_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o sanctity_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o a_o hater_n of_o all_o vice_n and_o impurity_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a nature_n 9_o nature_n mat._n 5._o 45._o psal_n 145._o 8_o 9_o the_o beneficence_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o bounty_n and_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o good_a to_o the_o creature_n towards_o who_o he_o exercise_v free_o his_o beneficence_n and_o goodness_n 10._o goodness_n 1._o john_n 4._o 8_o 16._o john_n 3._o 35_o 16._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o love_v himself_o chief_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o the_o creature_n as_o they_o be_v good_a free_o approve_v reward_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o willing_a and_o perform_v all_o good_a unto_o they_o the_o 6._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o psal_n 86._o 15._o rom._n 11._o 6._o grace_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o extend_v his_o favour_n and_o benignity_n free_o unto_o his_o creature_n the_o 18._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o jud._n 10._o 16._o micah_n 7._o 18._o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v most_o pitiful_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n delight_v to_o help_v they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n the_o 11._o the_o exod._n 34._o 7._o ezrah_n 18._o 23._o &_o 33._o 11._o clemency_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o gentle_a and_o benign_a towards_o his_o creature_n in_o anger_n remember_v mercy_n and_o gracious_o pardon_v we_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n will_v rather_o the_o conversion_n than_o the_o death_n of_o sinner_n the_o 4._o the_o esa_n 30._o 18._o rom._n 2._o 4._o long-suffering_a and_o patience_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v note_v that_o he_o be_v patient_a in_o bear_v with_o sinner_n expect_v their_o repentance_n that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o the_o 17._o the_o psal_n 48._o 11._o &_o 145._o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o justice_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v infinite_o just_a in_o himself_o and_o exercise_v justice_n towards_o the_o creature_n be_v also_o the_o author_n of_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o they_o the_o 18._o the_o john_n 3._o 36._o rom._n 1._o 18._o anger_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a and_o free_a will_n in_o punish_v sin_n and_o all_o injury_n offer_v against_o himself_o or_o his_o church_n and_o people_n the_o 8._o the_o psal_n 5._o 4._o &_o 44._o 8._o hatred_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a will_n whereby_o he_o disallow_v detest_v and_o decree_v to_o punish_v evil_a and_o sin_n in_o his_o creature_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v god_n attribute_n whereby_o his_o nature_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v according_o serve_v he_o and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n now_o further_o we_o must_v know_v he_o in_o his_o person_n namely_o that_o howsoever_o he_o be_v but_o one_o in_o nature_n and_o essence_n yet_o he_o be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o a_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n be_v a_o subsistence_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n comprehend_v the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o essence_n in_o it_o but_o distinguish_v by_o a_o incommunicable_a property_n from_o other_o person_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v relation_n 7._o matth._n 3._o 16_o 17._o &_o 28._o 19_o joh_n 14._o 16._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 7._o or_o it_o be_v the_o godhead_n restrain_v or_o distinguish_v by_o his_o personal_a property_n and_o therefore_o every_o person_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a divine_a essence_n it_o follow_v that_o whatsoever_o agree_v absolute_o to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n do_v alike_o agree_v to_o every_o distinct_a person_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o every_o of_o the_o person_n that_o likewise_o agree_v to_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o from_o hence_o also_o it_o follow_v that_o these_o three_o divine_a person_n be_v in_o glory_n and_o all_o other_o attribute_n coequal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n coeternal_a but_o yet_o every_o one_o be_v distinct_a from_o other_o by_o their_o personal_a property_n so_o that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o beget_v be_v the_o father_n and_o not_o the_o son_n nor_o holy_a spirit_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o be_v beget_v be_v the_o son_n and_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o father_n and_o with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o proceed_v be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o neither_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n the_o father_n than_o be_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o have_v communicate_v his_o whole_a essence_n unto_o the_o son_n and_o so_o have_v beget_v he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n the_o son_n be_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o spirit_n because_o he_o proceed_v and_o as_o it_o be_v be_v breathe_v from_o they_o both_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n because_o he_o do_v immediate_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a and_o make_v they_o holy_a and_o the_o father_n and_o son_n do_v it_o mediate_o by_o he_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o brief_o speak_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o person_n now_o with_o like_a or_o more_o brevity_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o his_o work_n and_o action_n the_o which_o be_v either_o internal_a as_o the_o action_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n one_o towards_o another_o or_o external_a which_o be_v his_o operation_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o second_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o decree_n the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n purpose_v that_o all_o shall_v be_v do_v which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v do_v ordain_v all_o thing_n to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o the_o mean_n also_o with_o all_o circumstance_n whereby_o they_o attain_v unto_o it_o and_o this_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o or_o special_a to_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o angel_n and_o man_n god_n decree_n which_o respect_v man_n and_o angel_n be_v call_v predestination_n which_o be_v god_n eternal_a purpose_n whereby_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o reasonable_a creature_n to_o certain_a end_n and_o to_o the_o mean_n which_o conduce_v unto_o they_o of_o which_o there_o be_v two_o part_n election_n and_o reprobation_n election_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n he_o have_v purpose_v in_o christ_n to_o bring_v some_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n reprobation_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o his_o election_n to_o pass_v by_o some_o man_n and_o to_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v just_o be_v condemn_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n be_v a_o action_n or_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o in_o time_n he_o bring_v to_o pass_v all_o that_o he_o have_v eternal_o decree_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n the_o which_o be_v either_o temporary_a or_o eternal_a god_n temporary_a decree_n be_v general_a
and_o ashamed_a in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o can_v shoot_v no_o high_o of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o holy_a apostle_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o forget_v those_o thing_n 14._o philip._n 3._o 13_o 14._o which_o be_v behind_o namely_o the_o former_a part_n of_o his_o race_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o reach_v forth_o unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o to_o wit_n that_o christian_a perfection_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v do_v press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v that_o evangelicall_a and_o son-like_a obedience_n which_o god_n now_o under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n require_v of_o we_o which_o if_o we_o labour_v to_o perform_v he_o will_v accept_v of_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o but_o will_v 12._o jer_z 31_o 34._o mal._n 3._o 17._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n who_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o cover_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o wash_v away_o the_o pollution_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n he_o will_v be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o and_o approve_v of_o we_o as_o though_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o perfect_a righteousness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v in_o evangelicall_a and_o filial_a obedience_n and_o what_o this_o be_v and_o in_o this_o filial_a obedience_n do_v that_o godly_a life_n principal_o consist_v which_o we_o now_o entreat_v of_o for_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o fervent_a desire_n sound_a resolution_n and_o sincere_a endeavour_n to_o conform_v our_o whole_a life_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o our_o christian_a conversation_n or_o if_o 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state_n and_o property_n concern_v the_o first_o he_o that_o lead_v this_o life_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o for_o as_o for_o the_o life_n of_o heathen_n and_o pagan_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o strict_a just_a and_o glorious_a as_o of_o socrates_n aristides_n cato_n seneca_n and_o such_o like_a it_o be_v void_a of_o all_o true_a godliness_n and_o not_o accept_v of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v join_v with_o ignorance_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n idolatry_n will-worship_n infidelity_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o heathenish_a impiety_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n neither_o do_v all_o that_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christian_n lead_v this_o godly_a life_n but_o they_o who_o be_v so_o not_o in_o name_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v such_o only_a who_o be_v in_o that_o state_n and_o qualify_v with_o those_o property_n which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o former_a description_n as_o 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work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n neither_o can_v we_o better_v our_o estate_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n teach_v we_o as_o well_o may_v the_o aethiopian_a 23._o jer._n 13._o 23._o change_n his_o blackness_n and_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o do_v well_o that_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v evil_a so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n alone_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n or_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o first_o abel_n be_v accept_v and_o then_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o our_o person_n must_v first_o be_v sanctify_v before_o they_o 4._o gen._n 4._o 4._o can_v please_v god_n by_o our_o work_n of_o holiness_n for_o as_o in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o touch_v of_o holy_a thing_n do_v not_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v the_o pollute_a person_n but_o the_o person_n pollute_v do_v make_v the_o holy_a thing_n to_o become_v unclean_a as_o haggai_n speak_v so_o the_o work_n which_o in_o themselves_o material_o 13._o hag._n 2._o 12_o 13._o be_v good_a and_o holy_a do_v not_o sanctify_v the_o unregenerate_a man_n that_o do_v they_o but_o through_o the_o taint_n and_o pollution_n of_o his_o sin_n they_o also_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v now_o unto_o this_o regeneration_n two_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v first_o that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o second_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o always_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o regeneration_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o that_o 5._o john_n 3._o 5._o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 11._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 2_o 3._o tit._n 3._o 5._o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a corruption_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o so_o by_o destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n raise_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o which_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o 14._o john_n 16._o 13._o rom._n 8._o 14._o truth_n and_o hereby_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v we_o perform_v unto_o he_o filial_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n must_v have_v this_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v their_o guide_n they_o who_o will_v outward_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n must_v have_v this_o inward_a 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and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n 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religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o 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save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
good_a powerful_a just_a bountiful_a a_o liberal_a rewarder_n of_o good_a and_o revenger_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v show_v it_o unto_o they_o then_o how_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v this_o light_a 19_o rom._n 1._o 19_o shine_n in_o the_o faithful_a when_o as_o it_o be_v renew_v and_o make_v much_o bright_a and_o clear_a by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n the_o book_n also_o of_o the_o creature_n do_v convince_v all_o man_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n omnipresent_v and_o full_a of_o goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v 20._o rom._n 1._o 20._o be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n and_o therefore_o how_o much_o more_o may_v the_o faithful_a profit_n by_o learning_n and_o read_v this_o book_n who_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o their_o tutor_n which_o open_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n wisdom_n goodness_n and_o power_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o their_o heart_n that_o meditate_v on_o they_o they_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o this_o knowledge_n for_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o book_n of_o grace_n also_o be_v either_o the_o internal_a writing_n of_o god_n law_n and_o will_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o do_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o outward_a book_n of_o the_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o last_o god_n minister_n be_v his_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o reveal_v himself_o and_o his_o will_n unto_o we_o who_o do_v expound_v unto_o we_o his_o write_a word_n and_o unfold_v the_o mystery_n and_o difficulty_n thereof_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o help_n of_o those_o instrument_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o this_o purpose_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v that_o inward_a writing_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v use_n by_o read_v and_o meditation_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o often_o hear_v of_o they_o expound_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n faithful_a minister_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n who_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v of_o us._n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o reveal_v this_o principle_n unto_o we_o and_o convince_v all_o man_n of_o this_o truth_n by_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o which_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o creator_n shine_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n follow_v the_o commission_n of_o heinous_a sin_n though_o never_o so_o secret_a by_o the_o series_n and_o dependency_n of_o cause_n one_o upon_o another_o in_o the_o disquisition_n whereof_o there_o be_v no_o end_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o cause_n of_o cause_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o give_v be_v unto_o all_o thing_n by_o the_o goodly_a order_n which_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o celestial_a body_n by_o the_o final_a cause_n one_o thing_n be_v refer_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o summum_fw-la benumb_v and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v god_n by_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o prophecy_n foretell_v long_o before_o their_o event_n by_o the_o consent_n of_o all_o nation_n in_o acknowledge_v this_o principle_n and_o final_o by_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n execute_v upon_o the_o wicked_a even_o in_o this_o life_n by_o all_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o this_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n although_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v so_o evident_a in_o itself_o that_o no_o argument_n can_v be_v bring_v to_o illustrate_v it_o see_v nothing_o be_v so_o clear_a and_o manifest_a §._o sect._n 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o god_n be_v or_o rather_o who_o he_o be_v for_o what_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o essence_n he_o have_v not_o reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v we_o capable_a of_o this_o knowledge_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n see_v he_o be_v infinite_a and_o we_o finite_a but_o who_o he_o be_v he_o have_v make_v know_v in_o his_o word_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v jehovah_n elohim_n a_o spirit_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n one_o in_o nature_n and_o three_o in_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o description_n it_o appear_v that_o god_n be_v primum_fw-la ens_fw-la and_o the_o first_o be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n of_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n as_o his_o name_n jehovah_n signify_v that_o he_o be_v uncreated_a and_o a_o spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n 23._o john_n 4._o 23._o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n have_v make_v he_o know_v unto_o we_o not_o so_o much_o thereby_o show_v his_o essence_n what_o he_o be_v which_o be_v ineffable_a and_o incomprehensible_a as_o distinguish_v he_o from_o all_o corporeal_a substance_n 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god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v 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they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
praise_v of_o man_n and_o not_o to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n it_o make_v our_o prayer_n unacceptable_a to_o god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v us._n it_o pollute_v all_o 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o our_o action_n as_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n pollute_v all_o the_o stream_n that_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n to_o become_v unclean_a for_o unto_o they_o 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v final_o it_o prophane_v all_o our_o vow_n of_o holiness_n and_o make_v all_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n unsettled_a fickle_a and_o unconstant_a like_a unto_o the_o burn_a of_o a_o ague_n which_o proceed_v not_o from_o natural_a heat_n but_o from_o distemper_n and_o therefore_o end_v in_o unnatural_a coldness_n the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n for_o these_o flushing_n and_o flashing_n of_o devotion_n be_v not_o cause_v with_o that_o kindly_a heat_n of_o divine_a love_n but_o with_o the_o scorch_a fire_n of_o blind_a and_o distemper_a zeal_n kindle_v with_o self-love_n and_o worldly_a respect_n and_o therefore_o last_v no_o long_o than_o they_o last_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o it_o be_v like_o a_o goodly_a house_n without_o a_o foundation_n which_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n when_o the_o tempest_n of_o trial_n arise_v like_o the_o cake_n of_o which_o the_o prophet_n 4._o hos_fw-la 7._o 8._o &_o 6._o 4._o speak_v which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v outward_o scorch_v and_o more_o then_o enough_o yet_o be_v it_o not_o half_o bake_v and_o therefore_o heavy_a and_o not_o to_o be_v digest_v by_o god_n stomach_n and_o as_o the_o morning_n dew_n or_o cloud_n which_o vanish_v away_o and_o like_o the_o blade_n spring_v from_o the_o seed_n sow_v in_o stony_a ground_n which_o for_o want_n of_o earth_n and_o moisture_n wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n rise_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o these_o be_v the_o argument_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o esteem_v and_o seek_v after_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_n now_o when_o our_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o be_v a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o but_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o corruption_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o see_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o infidelity_n our_o heart_n will_v also_o cintinue_v in_o their_o impurity_n this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o estate_n and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o this_o faith_n may_v be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n second_o let_v we_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v those_o sin_n in_o which_o former_o we_o delight_v and_o hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o love_v and_o because_o we_o can_v at_o once_o purge_v the_o deep_a sink_n of_o our_o pollute_a heart_n from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n therefore_o we_o must_v make_v it_o our_o daily_a work_n and_o do_v it_o by_o degree_n and_o see_v we_o can_v in_o one_o assault_n overcome_v these_o curse_a canaanites_n we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o one_o after_o another_o as_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n shall_v enable_v us._n especial_o let_v we_o not_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o cowardice_n suffer_v the_o son_n of_o anakim_n our_o great_a and_o giantlike_a corruption_n fortify_v themselves_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n nor_o let_v those_o agag_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o reign_v most_o in_o we_o live_v out_o of_o any_o carnal_a respect_n but_o let_v we_o even_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v at_o these_o main_a root_n which_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o pluck_v up_o many_o of_o the_o branch_n will_v die_v for_o want_v of_o that_o sap_n of_o bitterness_n which_o they_o suck_v from_o they_o and_o let_v we_o drive_v out_o these_o master_n bee_n and_o whole_a swarm_n of_o carnal_a lust_n will_v issue_v after_o they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n now_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v they_o in_o this_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n for_o as_o the_o clean_a house_n will_v gather_v soil_n if_o it_o be_v not_o sometime_o sweep_v and_o the_o bright_a armour_n and_o weapon_n be_v apt_a to_o take_v rust_n if_o they_o be_v not_o 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with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o 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between_o god_n and_o we_o have_v abolish_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n contain_v in_o ordinance_n to_o make_v in_o himself_o of_o twain_o one_o new_a man_n so_o make_v peace_n and_o that_o he_o may_v reconcile_v both_o unto_o god_n in_o one_o body_n by_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v the_o enmity_n thereby_o and_o come_v and_o preach_v peace_n unto_o we_o both_o they_o which_o be_v a_o far_o off_o and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v nigh_o and_o thus_o work_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n he_o bring_v also_o peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n when_o as_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o have_v cleanse_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n sanctify_v to_o the_o outward_a purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n how_o much_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o spirit_n use_v whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o when_o the_o law_n preach_v and_o the_o curse_n threaten_v like_o a_o strange_a wind_n and_o tempest_n have_v rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n of_o our_o proud_a and_o hard_a heart_n and_o as_o the_o earthquake_n and_o fire_n which_o elias_n see_v and_o feel_v have_v terrify_v the_o conscience_n with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o hide_v our_o face_n from_o god_n presence_n 12_o 1._o king_n 19_o 11_o 12_o than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n cause_v these_o storm_n to_o cease_v do_v quiet_a and_o calm_v the_o conscience_n so_o as_o we_o can_v without_o terror_n yea_o with_o much_o joy_n and_o comfort_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n
that_o he_o shall_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o same_o stripe_n and_o reverence_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o power_n justice_n gravity_n and_o authority_n over_o he_o though_o he_o expect_v nothing_o from_o they_o but_o all_o good_a so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v this_o argument_n and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n use_v god_n severity_n to_o the_o reject_a jew_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o make_v we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 12._o rom_n 11._o 28._o phil._n 2._o 12._o beside_o be_v partly_o flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n which_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o not_o a_o son_n to_o be_v contain_v in_o duty_n and_o restrain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n power_n and_o punishment_n for_o our_o love_n be_v imperfect_a our_o fear_n can_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n to_o filial_a perfection_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a be_v servile_a and_o slavish_a and_o to_o this_o end_n be_v god_n judgement_n denounce_v and_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o the_o 11._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o psal_n 119._o 120._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 6_o 11._o hear_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o they_o may_v fear_v to_o offend_v so_o just_a and_o mighty_a a_o god_n and_o so_o escape_v these_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o the_o chief_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n be_v save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n we_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n afraid_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o any_o duty_n or_o commission_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o our_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n either_o command_v or_o forbid_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v that_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o and_o cause_v those_o who_o in_o their_o heart_n embrace_v it_o to_o be_v 12._o pro._n 28._o 14._o deut._n 6._o 13._o &_o 10._o 12._o happy_a and_o bless_a according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o which_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o fear_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v the_o excellency_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o we_o may_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a service_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n let_v we_o hear_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n 13._o eccles_n 12._o 13._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o man_n second_o it_o be_v call_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v 7._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o of_o all_o godliness_n and_o true_a religion_n three_o it_o give_v grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o our_o whole_a conversation_n must_v be_v a_o constant_a walk_n in_o god_n fear_n in_o it_o we_o 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v god_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n by_o it_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_v 12._o ps_n 2._o 11._o &_o 5._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o our_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o and_o finish_v the_o profit_n of_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v also_o inestimable_a for_o it_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o of_o 9_o pro._n 14._o 16._o &_o 8._o 13._o psal_n 4._o 4._o gen._n 39_o 9_o david_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o have_v his_o ear_n and_o heart_n stop_v against_o the_o unchaste_a allurement_n of_o his_o mistress_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o egyptian_a midwife_n who_o by_o the_o 21._o exod._n 1._o 17_o 21._o fear_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o obey_v the_o wicked_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o want_n of_o this_o fear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n as_o abraham_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o 11._o gen._n 20._o 11._o apostle_n plain_o express_v for_o have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n of_o many_o sin_n he_o conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n 15._o rom._n 3._o 15._o of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n second_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n make_v we_o to_o depart_v 27._o pro._n 14._o 27._o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n three_o it_o incite_v and_o inable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v his_o law_n wish_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n may_v be_v always_o fraught_v 29._o deut._n 5._o 29._o with_o his_o fear_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o obey_v it_o and_o the_o preacher_n in_o this_o respect_n comprise_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n 13._o pro._n 15._o 33._o eccl._n 12._o 13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o everlasting_a blessedness_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 14._o psal_n 128._o 1._o &_o 112._o pro._n 28._o 14._o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n which_o promise_n belong_v not_o alone_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n but_o also_o to_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o for_o their_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a 2._o psal_n 112._o 2._o upon_o earth_n and_o their_o generation_n bless_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omnisciency_n whereby_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n lest_o come_v upon_o the_o sudden_a in_o a_o hour_n that_o we_o think_v not_o 44._o mat._n 24._o 44._o and_o take_v we_o unprovided_a without_o the_o lamp_n of_o profession_n or_o the_o oil_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o light_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n either_o hunt_n after_o worldly_a profit_n and_o preferment_n by_o unlawful_a mean_n or_o with_o immoderate_a desire_n or_o wallow_v ourselves_o in_o fleshly_a delight_n he_o shut_v we_o out_o of_o door_n and_o utter_o exclude_v we_o from_o have_v any_o communion_n or_o interest_n with_o he_o in_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n cap._n ii_o of_o some_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o our_o daily_a exercise_n and_o first_o of_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n by_o the_o testimony_n and_o reason_n before_o allege_v we_o have_v make_v it_o evident_a that_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n by_o fit_n and_o at_o sometime_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o serve_v the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n at_o another_o but_o that_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o continual_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o give_v some_o direction_n for_o the_o well-performing_a of_o this_o daily_a exercise_n to_o which_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o these_o duty_n wherein_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o be_v exercise_v be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o general_a which_o be_v not_o only_o every_o day_n necessary_o to_o be_v in_o some_o degree_n and_o measure_n perform_v but_o also_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n and_o in_o all_o the_o particular_a act_n and_o exercise_n of_o it_o as_o occasion_n serve_v the_o second_o more_o special_a and_o belong_v more_o principal_o and_o proper_o unto_o the_o diverse_a part_n and_o several_a occasion_n of_o every_o day_n the_o former_a be_v more_o internal_a and_o spiritual_a between_o god_n and_o we_o serve_v to_o set_v our_o heart_n in_o due_a frame_n and_o to_o make_v they_o constant_a and_o resolute_a to_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o the_o latter_a more_o external_a for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o visible_a which_o be_v the_o outward_a exercise_n proceed_v from_o the_o other_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o pleasant_a fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o those_o inward_a and_o hide_a root_n the_o first_o main_n duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v of_o every_o christian_a daily_a and_o due_o perform_v be_v to_o confirm_v and_o in_o some_o sort_n to_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n between_o god_n and_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n wherein_o god_n for_o his_o part_n do_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n promise_v the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n his_o spiritual_a grace_n his_o favour_n and_o reconciliation_n justification_n and_o adoption_n his_o holy_a spirit_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a gift_n and_o grace_n in_o this_o world_n and_o everlasting_a life_n and_o salvation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v in_o and_z for_o his_o son_n christ_n and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n do_v promise_n and_o covenant_n that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v christ_n with_o all_o these_o benefit_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n the_o which_o covenant_n be_v the_o main_a ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n we_o receive_v from_o god_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o all_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n which_o we_o take_v in_o they_o and_o of_o our_o future_a hope_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o as_o citizen_n do_v chief_o look_v to_o the_o preservation_n and_o establishment_n of_o the_o grand_a charter_n that_o contain_v all_o their_o privilege_n and_o as_o soldier_n in_o time_n of_o a_o siege_n do_v every_o day_n look_v unto_o their_o main_n fortification_n and_o bulwark_n and_o if_o they_o be_v any_o way_n shatter_v and_o shake_v in_o the_o last_o assault_n do_v with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n repair_v and_o strengthen_v they_o so_o must_v we_o who_o profess_v ourselves_o citizen_n of_o the_o spiritual_a zion_n and_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o ratify_v this_o charter_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a assurance_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o we_o either_o now_o can_v have_v or_o hereafter_o expect_v and_o see_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o spiritual_a warfare_n satan_n with_o his_o assistant_n seek_v to_o shake_v and_o weaken_v this_o chief_a tower_n of_o our_o strength_n with_o the_o engine_n and_o canon_n shoot_v of_o their_o tentation_n therefore_o we_o must_v daily_o have_v a_o special_a eye_n to_o this_o our_o principal_a bulwark_n and_o use_v continual_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o the_o breach_n may_v be_v repair_v and_o strengthen_v against_o the_o next_o assault_n and_o howsoever_o we_o be_v after_o a_o more_o principal_a manner_n to_o renew_v and_o confirm_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n at_o set_n and_o solemn_a time_n as_o general_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o special_o in_o the_o time_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o some_o singular_a and_o extraordinary_a benefit_n or_o of_o extraordinary_a humiliation_n in_o respect_n of_o some_o sin_n into_o which_o after_o our_o conversion_n we_o have_v relapse_v or_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n from_o which_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v deliver_v or_o some_o dangerous_a sickness_n the_o usual_a forerunner_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n as_o we_o shall_v more_o full_o show_v hereafter_o yet_o see_v we_o must_v daily_o and_o hourly_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o see_v faith_n have_v no_o other_o ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o for_o the_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v of_o any_o of_o god_n benefit_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o we_o the_o which_o though_o on_o god_n part_v it_o be_v more_o immooveable_a than_o the_o rock_n 10._o esa_n 54._o 10._o and_o mountain_n yet_o be_v often_o shake_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o weak_a apprehension_n even_o as_o a_o rock_n may_v seem_v to_o move_v when_o it_o be_v light_o touch_v with_o a_o tremble_a hand_n &_o a_o mountain_n to_o shake_v when_o as_o it_o be_v behold_v with_o a_o weak_a and_o quiver_a eye_n who_o see_v not_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o use_v daily_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v make_v this_o covenant_n which_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o itself_o to_o be_v also_o strong_a unto_o we_o and_o a_o firm_a foundation_n whereupon_o we_o may_v build_v our_o joy_n and_o comfort_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n first_o by_o recall_v our_o sin_n to_o remembrance_n and_o second_o by_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o now_o the_o principal_a mean_n of_o renew_v and_o confirm_v this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v daily_o to_o renew_v the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n which_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n approve_v by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n the_o which_o latter_a because_o it_o be_v the_o infallible_a sign_n and_o touch_n stone_n of_o the_o former_a and_o the_o outward_a and_o sensible_a fruit_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o hide_a root_n that_o it_o live_v and_o grow_v i_o will_v in_o the_o first_o place_n speak_v of_o our_o daily_a exercise_n in_o renew_v of_o our_o repentance_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n our_o former_a sin_n together_o with_o the_o curse_a root_n of_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v but_o especial_o the_o sin_n frailty_n and_o fall_n which_o have_v overtake_v we_o since_o the_o last_o time_n that_o we_o perform_v this_o exercise_n to_o which_o purpose_n it_o behove_v we_o to_o keep_v a_o strict_a and_o narrow_a watch_n over_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o soul_n may_v not_o sly_o pass_v by_o or_o secret_o lurk_v in_o we_o unespied_a and_o consequent_o unrepented_a of_o and_o also_o to_o take_v special_a mark_n of_o they_o that_o they_o do_v not_o slip_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o memory_n for_o which_o end_n we_o must_v look_v ourselves_o often_o in_o the_o glass_n of_o god_n law_n &_o examine_v our_o life_n by_o this_o rule_n that_o so_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a spot_n and_o deformity_n of_o our_o error_n and_o aversenes_n to_o good_a &_o proneness_n to_o evil_a and_o so_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n that_o
be_v thereby_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n our_o supreme_a judge_n accuse_v &_o condemn_v our_o heart_n may_v be_v smite_v with_o godly_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o and_o affect_v with_o a_o loathe_n and_o mislike_n of_o our_o former_a evil_a proceed_n according_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o faithful_a foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n then_o 31._o ezech._n 36._o 31._o shall_v you_o say_v he_o remember_v your_o former_a evil_a way_n and_o your_o do_n that_o be_v not_o good_a and_o shall_v loathe_v yourselves_o in_o your_o own_o sight_n for_o your_o iniquity_n and_o for_o your_o abomination_n the_o neglect_n of_o which_o duty_n be_v reprove_v and_o condemn_v in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n i_o hearken_v and_o hear_v but_o they_o speak_v not_o aright_o 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v every_o one_o turn_v to_o his_o course_n as_o the_o horse_n rush_v into_o the_o battle_n second_o humiliation_n be_v here_o also_o require_v in_o which_o diverse_a thing_n ought_v to_o concur_v first_o when_o we_o have_v call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o we_o we_o must_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o have_v melt_v relent_a break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o spirit_n which_o will_v true_o mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n especial_o in_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n unto_o he_o upon_o which_o consideration_n we_o must_v look_v upon_o he_o who_o we_o 12._o zach._n 10._o 12._o have_v pierce_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o that_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o first_o bear_v we_o must_v not_o slight_a over_o our_o sorrow_n but_o labour_n with_o peter_n to_o weep_v bitter_o and_o 6._o mat._n 26_o 75._o 1._o sam._n 7._o 6._o with_o the_o israelite_n to_o pour_v forth_o our_o melt_a soul_n before_o god_n like_a water_n draw_v out_o of_o a_o well_o and_o final_o with_o david_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o bring_v our_o mourning_n for_o sin_n into_o daily_a practice_n every_o night_n say_v he_o 19_o psal_n 6._o 6._o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o make_v i_o my_o bed_n to_o swim_v and_o i_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n and_o if_o through_o the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o can_v thus_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v grieve_v because_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o grieve_v and_o lament_v the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n because_o we_o can_v no_o more_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o which_o if_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a then_o will_v it_o move_v we_o to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o grief_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v increase_v as_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o innumerable_a multitude_n and_o the_o grievous_a heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n the_o majesty_n power_n and_o greatness_n the_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o against_o who_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n who_o have_v provoke_v to_o wrath_n so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n the_o small_a and_o contemptible_a inducement_n which_o have_v allure_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o offend_v so_o merciful_a a_o father_n even_o the_o base_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n our_o continue_v in_o these_o sin_n without_o repentance_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o so_o manifold_a and_o effectual_a mean_n of_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n as_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n admonition_n instruction_n reprehension_n the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n check_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o incite_v we_o to_o holy_a duty_n his_o promise_n allure_a we_o to_o serve_v he_o his_o threaten_n terrify_n we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o offend_v he_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n encourage_v we_o to_o all_o good_a his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n discourage_v and_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o evil_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o which_o help_v and_o mean_n we_o have_v impenitent_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o any_o reformation_n our_o dishonour_n of_o god_n hereby_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a unto_o we_o and_o abuse_v of_o his_o mercy_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n which_o shall_v have_v lead_v we_o to_o 5._o rom._n 2._o 5._o repentance_n our_o pearcing_n wound_v and_o as_o it_o be_v crucify_a afresh_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o our_o vex_v and_o grieve_v of_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v by_o 19_o ephe._n 4._o 30._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o have_v suggest_v unto_o we_o and_o by_o dull_v and_o dead_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o us._n second_o we_o must_v be_v much_o displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v so_o many_o way_n displease_v god_n by_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v inflame_v with_o a_o godly_a anger_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o sinful_a lust_n which_o have_v cause_v we_o to_o break_v out_o into_o all_o these_o impiety_n the_o which_o must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o readiness_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o they_o by_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v three_o we_o must_v have_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o confusion_n and_o astonishment_n and_o our_o face_n fill_v and_o discolour_v with_o shame_n and_o blush_a that_o we_o have_v thus_o many_o way_n show_v ourselves_o so_o unkind_a and_o ungrateful_a to_o so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o when_o we_o see_v that_o god_n remember_v his_o covenant_n to_o establish_v and_o make_v it_o good_a to_o such_o unworthy_a wretch_n we_o with_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n repent_v of_o our_o sin_n must_v remember_v our_o former_a 15._o ezech._n 16._o 61._o jer._n 6._o 15._o wicked_a way_n and_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v in_o the_o fight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n final_o we_o must_v in_o the_o former_a consideration_n cast_v away_o all_o pride_n carnal_a love_n and_o selfe-conceitednesse_a of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o be_v humble_v and_o cast_v down_o in_o the_o apprehension_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n confess_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n 17._o gen._n 18._o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o job_n 17._o 41._o job_n 42._o 6._o psal_n 51._o 17._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o say_v with_o job_n unto_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o he_o we_o must_v abhor_v ourselves_o and_o unfeigned_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n the_o fruit_n of_o which_o humiliation_n we_o shall_v find_v inestimable_a for_o we_o shall_v hereby_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o sacrifice_n which_o he_o most_o delight_v in_o and_o make_v he_o hereby_o propitious_a and_o gracious_a yea_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o and_o to_o replenish_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o sweet_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o save_v 18._o psal_n 34._o 18._o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o the_o lord_n own_o speech_n by_o his_o prophet_n thus_o say_v the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o that_o inhabit_v eternity_n who_o name_n be_v holy_a 2._o esa_n 57_o 15._o &_o 6._o 2._o i_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n with_o he_o also_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o the_o heart_n of_o contrite_a one_o we_o shall_v bring_v ourselves_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o christ_n call_n and_o interest_n ourselves_o unto_o his_o gracious_a promise_n of_o ease_v we_o of_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o cure_v we_o of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a sickness_n and_o sore_n of_o sin_n for_o he_o come_v to_o be_v the_o physician_n not_o of_o the_o whole_a but_o of_o the_o 13._o mat._n 11._o 28._o &_o 9_o 13._o sick_a and_o to_o call_v not_o those_o who_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o such_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v not_o the_o righteous_a in_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o other_o condition_n second_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o life_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n 4._o hab_z 2._o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o which_o be_v principal_o sustain_v by_o god_n and_o hold_v dependency_n not_o on_o earthly_a thing_n but_o chief_o on_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n which_o can_v never_o fail_v and_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n subiect_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n which_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o which_o life_n of_o grace_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n three_o hereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v voluntary_o subject_v to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o be_v daily_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n we_o shall_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n assist_v we_o keep_v all_o our_o faculty_n and_o function_n sense_n and_o action_n in_o covenant_n with_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o we_o that_o they_o shall_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o and_o do_v nothing_o which_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o four_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n daily_o we_o shall_v with_o it_o renew_v all_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n which_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o depend_v upon_o it_o and_o by_o water_v the_o root_n give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v spend_v all_o our_o labour_n in_o vain_a if_o neglect_v faith_n we_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o love_n patience_n hope_v or_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v for_o their_o fruition_n we_o shall_v increase_v by_o it_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o more_o and_o often_o we_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a fire_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o the_o more_o our_o cold_a heart_n be_v thereby_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o so_o that_o we_o return_v unto_o he_o love_n for_o love_n and_o our_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n there_o be_v no_o strong_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n earnest_a to_o glorify_v he_o then_o to_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v glorify_v us._n it_o will_v work_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o renew_v our_o patience_n when_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o assurance_n that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o love_a father_n and_o not_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n that_o they_o be_v stint_v and_o measure_v out_o unto_o we_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o continuance_n by_o a_o most_o wise_a providence_n which_o will_v not_o let_v they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o thyself_o for_o this_o end_n the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o thy_o humiliation_n and_o the_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o may_v love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v thou_o and_o forgive_v thou_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n and_o testify_v this_o love_n by_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n have_v god_n mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a draw_v thou_o to_o repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v offend_v with_o thyself_o because_o thou_o have_v offend_v thy_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o thou_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n have_v thou_o make_v right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o and_o of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o have_v thy_o sorrow_n in_o any_o good_a measure_n be_v suitable_a to_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o more_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n then_o the_o punishment_n the_o guilt_n then_o the_o smart_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n chief_o because_o thou_o have_v by_o they_o dishonour_v thy_o god_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o have_v bring_v upon_o thyself_o have_v thou_o bewail_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o whereunto_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o not_o only_o thy_o sin_n of_o gross_a commission_n but_o also_o thy_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o the_o want_n and_o imperfection_n of_o thy_o best_a action_n have_v thou_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o with_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o touch_v thou_o rather_o than_o thy_o sinful_a flesh_n have_v the_o smart_n of_o thy_o sore_n be_v such_o that_o nothing_o will_v ease_v they_o but_o the_o balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o have_v carnal_a sport_n rather_o increase_v then_o abate_v thy_o grief_n have_v thou_o so_o wash_v thyself_o in_o the_o water_n of_o repentance_n as_o that_o thou_o have_v thereby_o be_v cleanse_v from_o thy_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n have_v thou_o be_v earnest_n in_o thy_o repentance_n and_o take_v occasion_n from_o thy_o former_a negligence_n and_o unprofitablenesse_n to_o redeem_v thy_o lose_a time_n by_o redouble_v thy_o diligence_n in_o god_n service_n have_v thou_o find_v plentiful_a fruit_n in_o thou_o worthy_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v increase_v in_o year_n have_v thou_o increase_v in_o fruitfulness_n bring_v forth_o most_o in_o thy_o old_a age_n have_v thou_o find_v in_o thou_o those_o special_a fruit_n of_o care_n clear_n indignation_n fear_n desire_v zeal_n and_o holy_a revenge_n before_o speak_v of_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o confession_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o defective_a have_v thou_o be_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n alas_o my_o god_n how_o shall_v i_o without_o much_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n look_v upon_o thou_o see_v when_o i_o come_v to_o pay_v that_o debt_n and_o duty_n which_o i_o owe_v thou_o my_o silver_n be_v turn_v into_o dross_n my_o medicine_n be_v become_v a_o poison_n 22._o esa_n 1._o 22._o my_o repentance_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o salve_n for_o my_o other_o sin_n be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o itself_o need_v to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o if_o this_o bath_n wherein_o i_o shall_v wash_v my_o pollute_a self_n be_v not_o itself_o bathe_v and_o cleanse_v in_o a_o pured_a fountain_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o foul_a it_o be_v through_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n that_o it_o will_v but_o the_o more_o defile_v i_o and_o make_v i_o loathsome_a in_o thy_o sight_n it_o be_v true_a my_o god_n and_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n that_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v repent_v and_o do_v desire_v to_o repent_v still_o more_o and_o more_o and_o that_o small_a measure_n which_o i_o have_v receive_v and_o which_o i_o return_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a but_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o alas_o my_o lord_n it_o be_v so_o maim_v with_o imperfection_n and_o defile_v with_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a thy_o acceptance_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v forbid_v in_o thy_o law_n that_o any_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o which_o be_v maim_v or_o unclean_a how_o shall_v i_o presume_v to_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o my_o sigh_n and_o tear_n which_o be_v so_o imperfect_a and_o defile_v be_v it_o not_o that_o thou_o have_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o chief_o delight_v be_v a_o break_a heart_n and_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o because_o thy_o perfection_n can_v endure_v no_o imperfection_n thou_o have_v appoint_v another_o sacrifice_n pure_a and_o perfect_a even_o that_o which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v offer_v unto_o thou_o upon_o the_o cross_n to_o cleanse_v and_o cover_v the_o impurity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o i_o that_o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n these_o water_n of_o thy_o grace_n o_o my_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a as_o they_o come_v from_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o perfection_n but_o alas_o they_o be_v now_o defile_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pollute_a channel_n of_o my_o filthy_a heart_n but_o be_v again_o cleanse_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o my_o saviour_n blood_n they_o be_v restore_v to_o their_o purity_n and_o fit_a for_o thy_o acceptance_n from_o myself_o immediate_o i_o dare_v not_o offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o repentance_n for_o it_o be_v whole_o stain_v and_o defile_v with_o my_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o much_o impenitency_n carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o though_o it_o be_v most_o imperfect_a yet_o have_v i_o be_v too_o too_o slothful_a in_o use_v any_o of_o those_o good_a mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n or_o when_o i_o have_v use_v they_o it_o have_v be_v so_o formal_o and_o negligent_o that_o they_o have_v have_v little_a efficacy_n to_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o i_o thy_o legal_a threaten_n have_v not_o humble_v i_o thy_o evangelicall_a promise_n have_v little_o affect_v i_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n have_v be_v quench_v in_o i_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n have_v not_o allure_v i_o thy_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n have_v not_o draw_v i_o but_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o help_n i_o have_v continue_v in_o my_o sin_n with_o much_o impenitency_n or_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o they_o with_o much_o weakness_n my_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n have_v be_v very_o small_a and_o join_v with_o much_o hardness_n of_o heart_n my_o desire_n of_o amendment_n exceed_v feeble_a and_o faint_a my_o resolution_n weak_a and_o unconstant_a and_o my_o action_n and_o endeavour_n impotent_a and_o imperfect_a and_o when_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o i_o i_o find_v no_o power_n to_o 7._o rom._n 7._o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o that_o i_o can_v do_v the_o good_a i_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n i_o will_v not_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o complaint_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o far_o have_v thy_o carnal_a security_n prevail_v with_o thou_o how_o have_v it_o rock_v thou_o in_o such_o a_o deep_a slumber_n that_o thou_o have_v little_a or_o no_o sense_n of_o thy_o sloth_n but_o when_o thou_o be_v asleep_a dream_v that_o thou_o be_v wake_v how_o be_v thy_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o be_v scarce_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o hardness_n yea_o when_o thou_o do_v discern_v it_o how_o be_v thou_o hamper_v and_o fetter_v with_o the_o gâ—ues_n of_o thy_o corruption_n that_o thou_o have_v neither_o power_n nor_o will_n to_o better_v thy_o estate_n repentance_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o cure_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o sickness_n of_o sin_n but_o thou_o fear_v the_o medicine_n more_o than_o the_o disease_n and_o neglect_a or_o formal_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v and_o apply_v thou_o think_v no_o care_n or_o cost_v too_o much_o for_o the_o compass_v of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o thou_o can_v in_o pursue_v they_o keep_v thy_o desire_n within_o no_o bound_n but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a but_o how_o soon_o be_v thou_o tire_v in_o work_v thy_o heart_n to_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o how_o little_a of_o this_o do_v thou_o think_v enough_o in_o
occurrent_a the_o which_o joy_n far_o exceed_v all_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o world_n for_o they_o satisfy_v not_o but_o leave_v the_o soul_n empty_a so_o that_o the_o joy_n of_o one_o pleasure_n do_v but_o stir_v up_o the_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n after_o another_o which_o if_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v enjoy_v leave_v nothing_o but_o sorrow_n behind_o whereas_o this_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v be_v a_o full_a joy_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n partly_o in_o sense_n and_o feeling_n according_a 11._o john_n 15._o 11._o to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n o_o taste_n and_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a 8._o psal_n 34._o 8._o and_o partly_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o expectation_n of_o full_a fruition_n worldly_n joy_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n which_o cause_v a_o sudden_a blaze_n &_o as_o sudden_o 6._o eccles_n 7._o 6._o go_v out_o but_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v last_v and_o permanent_a and_o 22._o john_n 16._o 22._o no_o man_n as_o our_o saviour_n say_v can_v take_v it_o from_o us._n that_o consist_v in_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o such_o company_n as_o be_v like_o ourselves_o but_o this_o in_o the_o soul_n fruition_n of_o her_o belove_a spouse_n who_o love_n be_v 2._o cant._n 1._o 2._o better_a than_o wine_n see_v his_o favour_n be_v so_o full_a of_o ravish_a delight_n that_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o able_a to_o contain_v they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n who_o be_v bring_v by_o her_o bridegroom_n into_o his_o banquet_v house_n be_v so_o fill_v that_o she_o even_o surfeit_v of_o his_o delicacy_n which_o force_v she_o to_o cry_v out_o stay_v i_o with_o flagon_n comfort_v i_o with_o 5._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5._o apple_n for_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n of_o which_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a entertainment_n of_o the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o psalmist_n also_o speak_v they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o 8._o psal_n 36._o 8._o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n and_o thou_o shall_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n final_o the_o joy_n of_o worldling_n accompany_v their_o prosperity_n but_o when_o the_o evil_a day_n come_v it_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o be_v turn_v into_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n but_o the_o godly_a rejoice_v even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n &_o affliction_n in_o their_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o because_o they_o know_v that_o they_o shall_v work_v together_o for_o their_o good_a these_o light_n and_o momentany_a affliction_n cause_v unto_o they_o a_o far_o 2._o rom._n 5._o 3._o rom._n 8._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o jam._n 1._o 2._o most_o excellent_a and_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n they_o account_v it_o all_o joy_n as_o the_o apostle_n james_n speak_v when_o they_o fall_v into_o diverse_a tentation_n know_v that_o the_o trial_n of_o their_o faith_n work_v patience_n and_o when_o they_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n they_o be_v bless_v in_o their_o suffering_n rejoice_v 11_o matth._n 5_o 10_o 11_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a because_o their_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o thessalonion_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o and_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o the_o hebrew_n take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n the_o which_o joy_n be_v a_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n which_o all_o can_v attain_v unto_o but_o the_o faithful_a only_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n pray_v for_o the_o roman_n that_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o the_o god_n of_o hope_n will_v fill_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v a_o privilege_n wherein_o wicked_a man_n have_v no_o portion_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a in_o who_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v begin_v in_o this_o life_n which_o none_o enjoy_v but_o they_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o which_o seek_v also_o his_o righteousness_n see_v it_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o peace_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o also_o in_o righteousness_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o therefore_o see_v those_o thing_n can_v be_v separate_v which_o god_n have_v conjoin_v we_o must_v labour_v after_o righteousness_n if_o we_o will_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o joy_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o do_v attain_v we_o shall_v assure_o be_v fill_v with_o it_o for_o if_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v in_o it_o as_o in_o his_o crown_n 20._o phil._n 4._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 19_o 20._o and_o joy_n when_o he_o have_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o convert_n other_o and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o if_o the_o apostle_n john_n rejoice_v so_o great_o that_o he_o profess_v he_o have_v no_o great_a joy_n in_o any_o outward_a 4._o joh._n epist_n 2_o 4._o and_o epist_n 3._o 3_o 4._o thing_n then_o when_o he_o see_v his_o child_n walk_v in_o this_o way_n then_o what_o inestimable_a joy_n must_v this_o need_v cause_n unto_o we_o when_o ourselves_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o own_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o special_a privilege_n be_v christian_a liberty_n the_o last_o special_a privilege_n peculiar_a unto_o the_o godly_a which_o the_o spirit_n bring_v be_v christian_a liberty_n whereby_o be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o fear_n and_o so_o attain_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v his_o service_n be_v perfect_a freedom_n and_o have_v power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o the_o creature_n so_o as_o we_o may_v use_v they_o to_o all_o purpose_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o comfort_n have_v full_a right_n and_o interest_n in_o they_o by_o our_o adoption_n the_o which_o privilege_n also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n and_o be_v derive_v unto_o 17._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o we_o when_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n and_o satisfaction_n whereby_o this_o liberty_n be_v first_o purchase_v for_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n also_o challenge_v unto_o himself_o this_o power_n and_o prerogative_n of_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n as_o be_v our_o alone_a redeemer_n who_o have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n if_o say_v he_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a 36._o joh._n 8._o 36._o indeed_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n but_o our_o saviour_n have_v free_v 13._o gal._n 3._o 13._o we_o from_o it_o and_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o we_o be_v under_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n but_o he_o have_v free_v we_o by_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n we_o be_v the_o wretched_a slave_n of_o satan_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o by_o his_o death_n have_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v 15._o heb._n 2._o 14_o 15._o the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v they_o who_o through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n we_o be_v servant_n to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o vassal_n of_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n but_o christ_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n both_o for_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o elect_n 33._o joh._n 16._o 33._o and_o so_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n out_o of_o this_o thraldom_n we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n which_o make_v we_o slave_n to_o all_o other_o enemy_n and_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o wicked_a lust_n thereof_o for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v he_o that_o commit_v sin_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n for_o his_o servant_n we_o be_v who_o we_o obey_v whether_o of_o sin_n unto_o death_n or_o of_o obedience_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o though_o with_o the_o 16._o rom._n 6._o 16._o jew_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o boast_v of_o our_o freedom_n and_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o our_o store_n to_o promise_v liberty_n unto_o
other_o like_o those_o of_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v yet_o be_v we_o like_o they_o ourselves_o servant_n of_o 19_o 2._o pet._n 2._o 19_o corruption_n for_o of_o who_o a_o man_n be_v overcome_v of_o the_o same_o he_o be_v bring_v in_o bondage_n final_o we_o be_v slave_n to_o our_o own_o sinful_a lust_n vile_a affection_n and_o turbulent_a passion_n as_o wrath_n pride_n ambition_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n which_o be_v the_o most_o cruel_a lord_n that_o ever_o tyrannize_v over_o any_o see_v they_o keep_v such_o a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o we_o that_o they_o give_v we_o not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o breathe_a time_n of_o liberty_n but_o force_v we_o to_o drudge_n night_n and_o day_n not_o only_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o other_o but_o when_o we_o be_v retire_v into_o the_o most_o secret_a corner_n because_o they_o hold_v in_o miserable_a bondage_n our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o body_n our_o judgement_n will_n and_o affection_n so_o as_o we_o like_v and_o please_v 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