good_a which_o may_v outweigh_v the_o evil_n the_o inconsiderableness_n of_o that_o crookedness_n that_o thou_o have_v discover_v and_o by_o degree_n at_o last_o over-work_n thou_o and_o bring_v thou_o about_o and_o the_o devil_n be_v not_o want_v to_o be_v assistant_n in_o this_o dispute_n and_o to_o interpose_v when_o eve_n enter_v into_o discourse_n and_o dispute_v with_o the_o devil_n and_o hear_v his_o reason_n and_o argue_v the_o case_n he_o over-matched_n she_o in_o her_o innocence_n to_o offend_v against_o a_o most_o express_a and_o a_o most_o penal_a law_n and_o how_o much_o easy_a will_n the_o conquest_n be_v over_o a_o corrupt_a and_o weak_a soul_n when_o the_o treacherous_a flesh_n be_v win_v already_o without_o any_o persuasion_n 5._o if_o thy_o temptation_n be_v importunate_a lay_v against_o it_o in_o the_o other_o balance_n these_o two_o consideration_n and_o if_o thou_o will_v be_v reason_v with_o thy_o temptation_n reason_n thus_o i_o be_o now_o persuade_v and_o solicit_v to_o this_o action_n wherein_o upon_o examination_n i_o find_v apparent_o a_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o my_o own_o life_n and_o it_o be_v true_a i_o have_v propound_v to_o i_o the_o necessity_n or_o the_o profit_n or_o the_o pleasure_n of_o it_o but_o i_o know_v i_o be_o now_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o glorious_a and_o eternal_a god_n that_o have_v power_n to_o bring_v i_o out_o of_o this_o necessity_n without_o the_o help_n of_o this_o sinful_a action_n and_o be_v able_a to_o blast_v this_o action_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o serve_v to_o accommodate_v this_o necessity_n before_o that_o god_n who_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o the_o wealth_n in_o the_o world_n and_o have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v i_o nor_o forsake_v i_o i_o be_o before_o that_o god_n that_o have_v promise_v eternal_a pleasure_n for_o evermore_o to_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o can_v mingle_v or_o follow_v this_o pleasure_n that_o i_o expect_v from_o this_o temptation_n with_o a_o most_o bitter_a curse_n even_o unto_o all_o eternity_n and_o it_o be_v this_o god_n that_o have_v forbid_v i_o to_o commit_v this_o sin_n and_o do_v stand_v to_o see_v whether_o i_o will_v abide_v by_o his_o command_n or_o side_n with_o his_o enemy_n i_o be_o before_o my_o lord_n jesus_n that_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o i_o become_v a_o curse_n to_o redeem_v i_o as_o well_o from_o my_o subjection_n to_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v as_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n past_a and_o that_o jesus_n stand_v and_o behold_v whether_o i_o now_o value_n or_o despise_v that_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o be_v according_o ready_a with_o vengeance_n or_o glory_n to_o reward_v i_o i_o be_o before_o those_o glorious_a and_o pure_a spirit_n the_o elect_a angel_n who_o god_n have_v hitherto_o appoint_v as_o minister_n for_o my_o preservation_n that_o see_v and_o observe_v whether_o i_o hold_v a_o conformity_n with_o the_o purity_n of_o their_o nature_n or_o whether_o i_o will_v foul_a myself_o in_o this_o filth_n and_o partake_v with_o their_o enemy_n the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n can_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o sense_n behold_v the_o least_o of_o that_o glory_n that_o behold_v i_o it_o will_v make_v i_o ashamed_a of_o my_o pure_a action_n and_o though_o i_o see_v it_o not_o i_o be_o certain_a it_o see_v i_o with_o what_o face_n can_v i_o then_o commit_v this_o villainy_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o that_o god_n to_o who_o i_o and_o all_o the_o world_n owe_v our_o be_v before_o the_o face_n of_o that_o saviour_n who_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n to_o rescue_v and_o redeem_v i_o before_o those_o angel_n who_o at_o the_o command_n of_o god_n be_v please_v to_o be_v minister_a spirit_n for_o my_o preservation_n how_o shall_v i_o grieve_v that_o spirit_n who_o i_o hear_v at_o this_o very_a instant_n whisper_v unto_o i_o do_v not_o that_o abominable_a thing_n which_o i_o hate_v and_o what_o will_v the_o end_n of_o this_o be_v will_v it_o not_o be_v a_o stain_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o bitterness_n in_o the_o end_n what_o can_v this_o temptation_n promise_v i_o that_o it_o can_v perform_v or_o if_o it_o can_v perform_v what_o it_o promise_v and_o promise_v what_o it_o will_v can_v it_o promise_v that_o to_o i_o which_o can_v be_v equivalent_a to_o the_o loss_n of_o the_o favour_n and_o presence_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n the_o loss_n and_o ruin_n of_o my_o immortal_a soul_n can_v it_o countervail_v the_o shame_n and_o damage_n that_o will_v ensue_v upon_o a_o contempt_n commit_v to_o the_o majesty_n and_o mercy_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n before_o who_o immediate_a view_n i_o be_o now_o base_o and_o contemptuous_o at_o the_o solicitation_n of_o he_o and_o i_o enemy_n go_v about_o to_o commit_v this_o evil_n again_o 2._o let_v i_o but_o consider_v that_o with_o the_o same_o measure_n of_o shame_n that_o i_o shall_v submit_v to_o this_o temptation_n with_o the_o same_o measure_n of_o comfort_n and_o glory_n shall_v i_o resist_v it_o when_o i_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o view_n and_o presence_n of_o the_o glorious_a god_n of_o my_o merciful_a and_o tender_a saviour_n of_o the_o pure_a and_o bless_a spirit_n those_o glorious_a courtier_n of_o heaven_n i_o shall_v give_v a_o testimony_n of_o my_o love_n to_o god_n i_o shall_v resist_v and_o reject_v the_o solicitation_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o heaven_n and_o hold_v fast_o my_o integrity_n can_v job_n have_v but_o hear_v that_o approbation_n which_o god_n give_v of_o it_o after_o the_o devil_n have_v practise_v his_o experiment_n job_n 2.3_o that_o he_o still_o hold_v fast_o his_o integrity_n though_o thou_o move_v i_o against_o he_o it_o will_v have_v abundant_o satisfy_v he_o for_o all_o his_o loss_n and_o abundant_o strengthen_v his_o heart_n against_o all_o future_a temptation_n and_o what_o we_o read_v of_o he_o we_o may_v be_v sure_o be_v true_a concern_v ourselves_o the_o same_o practice_n by_o the_o devil_n to_o seduce_v we_o and_o the_o same_o attestation_n give_v by_o the_o eternal_a god_n if_o we_o resist_v his_o temptation_n but_o which_o be_v more_o than_o this_o the_o eternal_a god_n as_o he_o stand_v by_o to_o see_v my_o behaviour_n so_o he_o stand_v by_o i_o to_o supply_v i_o with_o strength_n if_o i_o seek_v to_o he_o for_o it_o and_o with_o a_o immortal_a crown_n to_o reward_v i_o in_o that_o victory_n over_o my_o temptation_n which_o his_o own_o strength_n have_v give_v i_o i_o will_v therefore_o lay_v in_o the_o balance_n against_o the_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n of_o my_o temptation_n the_o shame_n and_o the_o punishment_n from_o that_o god_n that_o behold_v i_o and_o against_o my_o loss_n in_o the_o resist_a it_o the_o glory_n and_o advantage_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v in_o overcome_v it_o 6._o carry_v with_o thou_o a_o jealous_a and_o watchful_a eye_n over_o thyself_o in_o all_o condition_n and_o action_n for_o there_o be_v a_o snare_n and_o a_o temptation_n in_o every_o thing_n thou_o do_v or_o that_o do_v befall_v thou_o 1._o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o sense_n and_o their_o object_n thou_o have_v a_o evil_a eye_n a_o covetous_a eye_n a_o wanton_a and_o adulterous_a eye_n and_o envious_a eye_n and_o unsatiable_a eye_n thou_o have_v a_o itch_a ear_n or_o a_o ear_n open_a to_o vanity_n dull_a of_o hear_v when_o that_o thou_o hear_v be_v profitable_a thou_o have_v a_o saucy_a and_o a_o luxurious_a palate_n that_o if_o it_o find_v not_o a_o snare_n in_o thy_o table_n or_o a_o serpent_n in_o thy_o cup_n will_v easy_o make_v it_o 2._o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o understanding_n it_o be_v apt_a to_o ravel_v out_o itself_o in_o impertinent_a and_o unprofitable_a if_o not_o dangerous_a and_o presumptuous_a speculation_n to_o misspend_v itself_o and_o thy_o precious_a time_n in_o that_o which_o hurt_v thou_o or_o at_o least_o do_v thou_o no_o good_a and_o of_o what_o use_n will_v the_o most_o of_o they_o be_v within_o one_o moment_n after_o thy_o death_n either_o they_o shall_v be_v know_v exact_o without_o a_o minute_n study_n or_o they_o will_v be_v unuseful_a and_o utter_o unserviceable_a to_o thou_o whereas_o every_o minute_n time_n thou_o spend_v here_o in_o improve_n thy_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o word_n be_v sow_v of_o a_o seed_n that_o shall_v in_o thy_o immortal_a soul_n yield_v a_o harvest_n suitable_a to_o her_o condition_n 3._o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o memory_n it_o be_v apt_a to_o receive_v the_o figure_n and_o impression_n of_o vain_a or_o sinful_a word_n or_o action_n and_o the_o devil_n be_v apt_a to_o turn_v that_o side_n of_o the_o glass_n to_o thy_o soul_n that_o contain_v those_o character_n especial_o at_o such_o time_n when_o it_o may_v divert_v thou_o from_o or_o disturb_v thou_o in_o
will_n may_v be_v perform_v by_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n in_o some_o measure_n answerable_a to_o what_o be_v do_v by_o thy_o glorious_a angel_n in_o heaven_n that_o we_o may_n do_v it_o cheerful_o without_o murmur_a sincere_o without_o dissimulation_n speedy_o without_o delay_n or_o procrastination_n and_o constant_o and_o incessant_o without_o deficiency_n or_o faint_v and_o that_o we_o may_v not_o at_o all_o fail_n in_o our_o duty_n herein_o be_v please_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o to_o reveal_v thy_o heavenly_a will_n unto_o we_o that_o so_o our_o will_n on_o earth_n may_v answer_v thy_o will_n in_o heaven_n and_o keep_v we_o always_o careful_a and_o circumspect_a in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n to_o keep_v close_o unto_o it_o that_o neither_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n the_o seducement_n of_o satan_n the_o deceit_n of_o this_o present_a world_n may_v at_o any_o time_n withdraw_v we_o from_o the_o obedience_n of_o thy_o most_o perfect_a and_o holy_a will._n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o now_o most_o gracious_a father_n as_o we_o have_v petition_v thou_o for_o thing_n that_o more_o immediate_o concern_v thy_o glory_n kingdom_n and_o will_n we_o beg_v thou_o to_o give_v we_o leave_v to_o petition_v thou_o for_o some_o thing_n that_o more_o immediate_o concern_v ourselves_o bless_a lord_n thou_o have_v give_v we_o our_o be_v and_o yet_o when_o thou_o have_v so_o give_v it_o we_o we_o can_v support_v ourselves_o in_o that_o be_v one_o day_n nay_o onemoment_a without_o thy_o further_a influence_n and_o bounty_n we_o therefore_o beg_v of_o thou_o our_o daily_a bread_n and_o in_o that_o all_o the_o blessing_n and_o convenient_a necessary_n for_o our_o support_n we_o beg_v bread_n for_o this_o life_n thou_o that_o feed_v the_o young_a raven_n when_o they_o cry_v we_o that_o be_v thy_o child_n beg_v of_o thou_o to_o feed_v we_o with_o food_n convenient_a for_o we_o thou_o that_o cloathe_v the_o lily_n of_o the_o field_n give_v we_o clothing_n for_o our_o cover_n and_o defence_n and_o all_o those_o necessary_n and_o convenient_a supply_n for_o our_o want_n and_o condition_n and_o because_o it_o be_v thy_o blessing_n that_o give_v our_o food_n ability_n to_o nourish_v we_o our_o clothes_n to_o keep_v we_o warm_v and_o all_o other_o outward_a supply_n their_o serviceableness_n and_o usefulness_n for_o our_o condition_n we_o beg_v thy_o blessing_n may_v come_v along_o with_o thy_o benefit_n and_o because_o it_o be_v part_n as_o well_o of_o our_o duty_n as_o of_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o thou_o have_v place_v we_o in_o this_o life_n that_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o our_o brow_n we_o shall_v eat_v our_o bread_n enable_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a calling_n and_o employment_n and_o bless_v our_o labour_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v thou_o faithful_o therein_o and_o may_v be_v enable_v thereby_o honest_o to_o provide_v for_o ourselves_o and_o family_n and_o as_o we_o beg_v of_o thou_o this_o meat_n that_o perish_v the_o convenient_a supply_n of_o our_o external_a condition_n in_o this_o life_n so_o we_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o that_o bread_n that_o may_v feed_v we_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n a_o interest_n in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o grace_n and_o the_o direction_n guidance_n and_o sanctification_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v in_o a_o walk_n according_a to_o thy_o will_n here_o and_o may_v everlasting_o enjoy_v thy_o presence_n and_o glory_n hereafter_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n thou_o be_v the_o great_a creator_n lord_n and_o governor_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o be_v in_o a_o more_o special_a relation_n the_o sovereign_n the_o father_n the_o great_a benefactor_n of_o mankind_n and_o therefore_o may_v most_v just_o expect_v from_o the_o child_n of_o man_n our_o uttermost_a love_n and_o fear_v and_o reverence_n and_o obedience_n and_o thou_o have_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o by_o that_o great_a light_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n reveal_v unto_o we_o a_o most_o holy_a and_o righteous_a law_n to_o which_o we_o owe_v a_o most_o entire_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o obligation_n we_o poor_a sinful_a creature_n do_v daily_a and_o hourly_o violate_v that_o holy_a law_n of_o thou_o both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n we_o omit_v much_o of_o what_o thou_o require_v of_o we_o and_o we_o commit_v often_o what_o thou_o forbidde_v we_o we_o be_v deficient_a in_o the_o remembrance_n of_o thou_o in_o our_o love_n to_o thou_o in_o our_o fear_n of_o thou_o we_o often_o omit_v those_o duty_n that_o thou_o require_v of_o invocation_n thanksgiving_n dependence_n and_o when_o we_o perform_v they_o they_o want_v that_o due_a measure_n of_o love_n humility_n reverence_n intention_n of_o mind_n that_o thou_o most_o just_o do_v require_v and_o deserve_v we_o omit_v those_o duty_n of_o charity_n justice_n righteousness_n that_o we_o owe_v to_o other_o that_o sobriety_n temperance_n moderation_n vigilance_n that_o relate_v to_o ourselves_o and_o we_o daily_o commit_v offence_n against_o thou_o the_o glorious_a god_n against_o our_o neighbour_n against_o ourselves_o contrary_a to_o the_o injunction_n of_o thy_o holy_a law_n reveal_v to_o we_o and_o these_o we_o often_o reiterate_v against_o mercy_n chastisement_n promise_n of_o better_a obedience_n and_o although_o many_o of_o our_o neglect_v and_o offence_n immediate_o concern_v ourselves_o or_o other_o yet_o they_o be_v all_o offence_n against_o thy_o holy_a and_o righteous_a law_n and_o against_o that_o subjection_n and_o obedience_n and_o duty_n and_o thankfulness_n that_o we_o owe_v unto_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o this_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o make_v thou_o any_o satisfaction_n for_o any_o of_o the_o least_o of_o our_o offence_n or_o neglect_n but_o only_o to_o confess_v our_o gild_n and_o to_o beg_v thy_o mercy_n pardon_v and_o forgiveness_n we_o therefore_o come_v unto_o thou_o who_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o sovereign_n who_o prerogative_n it_o be_v to_o forgive_v iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n to_o thou_o which_o be_v our_o father_n who_o be_v full_a of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n to_o thy_o child_n though_o disobedient_a and_o backslide_a child_n to_o thou_o who_o be_v a_o father_n of_o mercy_n as_o well_o as_o of_o man_n and_o have_v delight_n in_o forgive_a thy_o disobedient_a and_o return_v and_o repent_v child_n and_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n our_o backslide_n our_o fail_n and_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o own_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o son_n merit_n and_o suffering_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o own_o promise_n contain_v in_o that_o word_n whereupon_o thou_o have_v cause_v thy_o servant_n to_o trust_v pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o life_n the_o sin_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o practice_n the_o sin_n of_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n the_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o commission_n the_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n fail_v and_o daily_a incursion_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o wilfulness_n presumption_n and_o rebellion_n whereof_o we_o stand_v guilty_a before_o thou_o our_o request_n we_o confess_v be_v great_a the_o debt_n whereof_o we_o desire_v forgiveness_n be_v a_o great_a and_o a_o vast_a debt_n but_o we_o ask_v it_o of_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a monarch_n of_o the_o world_n we_o ask_v it_o of_o our_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a father_n and_o from_o that_o glorious_a god_n who_o rejoice_v more_o in_o multiply_a pardon_n upon_o repent_v sinner_n than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n can_v delight_v in_o offend_v as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o beside_o all_o this_o we_o have_v be_v teach_v by_o he_o that_o know_v thy_o will_n to_o the_o full_a that_o if_o we_o from_o our_o heart_n forgive_v those_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o thou_o that_o be_v our_o heavenly_a father_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n against_o thou_o upon_o this_o promise_n of_o thou_o we_o lay_v hold_v in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o command_n we_o forgive_v our_o brethren_n their_o offence_n against_o we_o and_o beg_v thou_o therefore_o to_o make_v good_a that_o thy_o promise_n of_o forgive_v we_o our_o offence_n it_o be_v true_a our_o forgive_n of_o other_o can_v merit_v thy_o pardon_n of_o we_o when_o we_o forgive_v we_o do_v but_o our_o duty_n because_o thou_o command_v it_o and_o beside_o the_o trespass_n that_o we_o remit_v be_v but_o to_o our_o brother_n and_o be_v but_o a_o small_a inconsiderable_a trespass_n in_o comparison_n of_o those_o trespass_n whereof_o we_o beg_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o thou_o his_o trespass_n not_o a_o hundred_o penny_n we_o
do_v lead_v he_o and_o all_o these_o and_o a_o world_n of_o the_o like_a expression_n in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n to_o unveil_v the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o his_o creature_n and_o thereby_o to_o draw_v out_o a_o awful_a love_n to_o he_o and_o a_o humble_a boldness_n to_o make_v a_o approach_n unto_o he_o heb._n 4.16_o let_v we_o therefore_o come_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o to_o bless_v our_o redeemer_n who_o by_o the_o price_n of_o his_o blood_n have_v purchase_v this_o free_a liberty_n of_o access_n unto_o god_n as_o our_o father_n ephes_n 3.12_o in_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n who_o as_o he_o have_v purchase_v access_n for_o we_o so_o when_o notwithstanding_o that_o we_o be_v fearful_a and_o backward_o and_o ashamed_a to_o come_v be_v please_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o own_o mediation_n to_o stand_v between_o the_o glory_n and_o brightness_n of_o the_o father_n and_o we_o poor_a creature_n and_o to_o show_v we_o more_o of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n than_o of_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o receive_v our_o desire_n and_o to_o bring_v both_o they_o and_o we_o into_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o father_n and_o our_o father_n 2._o as_o this_o expression_n lead_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o give_v we_o access_n so_o it_o give_v we_o assurance_n of_o success_n in_o our_o petition_n this_o prayer_n as_o be_v say_v be_v a_o comprehensive_a prayer_n we_o thereby_o in_o a_o abridgement_n ask_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a for_o this_o life_n or_o that_o to_o come_v but_o the_o name_n of_o a_o father_n be_v a_o comprehensive_a name_n the_o petition_n that_o thou_o be_v ask_v be_v large_a petition_n and_o the_o promise_n be_v yet_o more_o large_a john_n 16.23_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o matth._n 7.7_o ask_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o but_o here_o be_v the_o foundation_n thy_o application_n be_v to_o thy_o father_n matth._n 7.11_o if_o you_o be_v evil_a know_v how_o to_o give_v good_a thing_n to_o your_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v good_a thing_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o whatsoever_o thou_o can_v find_v or_o expect_v from_o thy_o natural_a father_n so_o much_o and_o much_o more_o may_v thou_o expect_v from_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n patience_n to_o bear_v with_o thy_o infirmity_n and_o fail_n psalm_n 78.18_o compassion_n to_o pity_v thy_o suffering_n psal_n 103.13_o goodness_n to_o supply_v thy_o want_n justice_n to_o avenge_v thy_o injury_n psal_n 105.14_o protection_n to_o defend_v thou_o from_o danger_n vigilancy_n and_o care_n to_o support_v thou_o against_o temptation_n mercy_n to_o pardon_v thy_o backslide_n jer._n 3.14_o skill_n to_o interpret_v and_o tenderness_n to_o accept_v thy_o weak_a and_o stammer_a petition_n providence_n and_o bounty_n abundant_o to_o reward_v all_o thy_o sincere_a performance_n luk._n 12.32_o fear_v not_o little_a flock_n it_o be_v my_o father_n good_a will_n to_o give_v you_o a_o kingdom_n and_o this_o consideration_n of_o god_n as_o our_o father_n when_o we_o come_v before_o he_o in_o prayer_n as_o it_o teach_v we_o our_o duty_n so_o it_o do_v most_o natural_o teach_v we_o the_o three_o first_o petition_n to_o desire_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n the_o increase_n of_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o power_n the_o full_a submission_n unto_o and_o desire_v of_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o will._n and_o as_o that_o relation_n look_v downward_o upon_o we_o so_o it_o conclude_v the_o three_o last_o petition_n from_o who_o shall_v thou_o desire_v or_o expect_v mercy_n to_o forgive_v thou_o conveniency_n to_o supply_v thou_o care_n and_o protection_n to_o preserve_v and_o deliver_v thou_o from_o evil_a if_o not_o from_o a_o father_n and_o as_o from_o this_o appellation_n of_o a_o father_n we_o gather_v confidence_n in_o his_o love_n so_o in_o the_o next_o qualification_n or_o description_n of_o this_o father_n we_o gather_v confidence_n in_o his_o power_n which_o art_n in_o heaven_n or_o heavenly_a father_n matt._n 6.26_o to_o denote_v 1._o the_o eminence_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o power_n the_o heaven_n be_v the_o most_o eminent_a and_o glorious_a creature_n that_o our_o eye_n behold_v and_o speak_v much_o of_o the_o glory_n and_o majesty_n of_o god_n psal_n 19.1_o and_o in_o this_o adjunct_n of_o heavenly_a we_o give_v he_o the_o acknowledgement_n and_o attribution_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o power_n and_o glory_n psal_n 1.5_o for_o our_o god_n be_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o he_o have_v do_v whatsoever_o he_o please_v 2._o heaven_n the_o throne_n of_o his_o majesty_n psal_n 11.4_o isa_n 66.1_o the_o heaven_n be_v my_o throne_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v my_o footstool_n psal_n 68.4_o extol_v he_o that_o ride_v upon_o the_o heaven_n deut._n 33.26_o who_o ride_v upon_o the_o heaven_n for_o thy_o help_n and_o in_o his_o excellency_n upon_o the_o sky_n 1_o king_n 8.49_o heaven_n thy_o dwell_a place_n which_o though_o it_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o his_o glory_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o the_o circumscription_n of_o his_o presence_n 1_o king_n 8.27_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n can_v contain_v thou_o psal_n 113.4_o his_o glory_n be_v above_o the_o heaven_n isa_n 57.15_o the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o that_o inhabit_v eternity_n a_o incomprehensible_a infinitude_n psal_n 139.8_o if_o i_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n thou_o be_v there_o and_o if_o i_o make_v my_o bed_n in_o hell_n thou_o be_v there_o isa_n 40.22_o it_o be_v he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o circle_n of_o the_o earth_n so_o that_o his_o presence_n be_v in_o all_o place_n and_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o creature_n the_o great_a manifestation_n of_o his_o presence_n be_v above_o the_o heaven_n yet_o his_o infinite_a and_o essential_a glory_n be_v equal_o in_o all_o place_n now_o from_o this_o attribution_n we_o learn_v 1._o our_o duty_n in_o prayer_n as_o a_o christian_n shall_v always_o have_v his_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n from_o whenee_n he_o expect_v his_o saviour_n phil._n 3.20_o so_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n when_o he_o come_v to_o god_n in_o prayer_n hence_o prayer_n be_v call_v a_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n heb._n 10.22_o lift_v up_o the_o heart_n unto_o god_n know_v therefore_o thou_o do_v or_o at_o least_o shall_v in_o prayer_n bring_v thy_o heart_n up_o into_o heaven_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n which_o import_v or_o enforce_v these_o consequent_n 1._o let_v thy_o spirit_n be_v mingle_v with_o thy_o prayer_n for_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n but_o by_o bring_v thy_o spirit_n into_o his_o presence_n he_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n thy_o body_n be_v here_o upon_o the_o earth_n and_o thy_o word_n vanish_v before_o they_o be_v go_v far_o from_o thou_o thou_o can_v not_o get_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n but_o with_o thy_o spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o unless_o thy_o prayer_n be_v the_o draw_v near_o of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o he_o thy_o prayer_n be_v a_o provocation_n and_o not_o a_o service_n unprofitable_a and_o useless_a for_o thou_o and_o unaccept_v and_o not_o regard_v by_o god_n it_o die_v and_o be_v rot_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o it_o can_v come_v up_o to_o thy_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 2._o let_v thy_o spirit_n be_v a_o pure_a spirit_n and_o thy_o prayer_n be_v pure_a prayer_n for_o what_o have_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v impure_a to_o do_v with_o heaven_n a_o place_n of_o purity_n and_o holiness_n none_o but_o the_o pure_a in_o spirit_n can_v see_v god_n matth._n 5.8_o and_o none_o but_o pure_a hand_n be_v fit_a to_o be_v lift_v up_o to_o he_o 1_o tim._n 2.8_o psal_n 24.4_o and_o that_o thy_o spirit_n may_v be_v pure_a and_o fit_a to_o come_v up_o into_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n and_o to_o have_v communion_n with_o the_o holy_a and_o glorious_a god_n get_v thy_o spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o conscience_n wash_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o thy_o prayer_n mingle_v with_o the_o incense_n of_o christ_n rev._n 8.3_o and_o labour_n to_o get_v a_o inherent_a holiness_n a_o pure_a and_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n and_o from_o that_o will_v thy_o word_n and_o thy_o conversation_n and_o thy_o service_n and_o thy_o sacrifice_n all_o which_o be_v but_o the_o emanation_n and_o fruit_n of_o thy_o heart_n be_v holy_a and_o bear_v some_o though_o a_o weak_a proportion_n to_o that_o place_n and_o to_o that_o person_n whither_o thou_o be_v send_v thy_o prayer_n and_o more_o especial_o and_o particular_o labour_v to_o cleanse_v thy_o heart_n when_o thou_o be_v about_o to_o pray_v because_o thy_o prayer_n be_v a_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n
psal_n 73.28_o the_o priest_n under_o the_o law_n when_o they_o be_v to_o come_v near_o unto_o god_n in_o their_o administration_n be_v to_o be_v wash_v and_o clean_a from_o their_o natural_a and_o external_a impurity_n and_o a_o leper_n be_v not_o suffer_v to_o come_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n but_o what_o be_v that_o to_o the_o leprosy_n and_o impurity_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o very_a part_n of_o thou_o that_o only_o can_v have_v a_o immediate_a access_n to_o god_n and_o what_o communion_n can_v there_o be_v between_o a_o holy_a god_n and_o a_o unholy_a soul_n psal_n 66.18_o if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n god_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o consider_v therefore_o that_o thy_o approach_n be_v unto_o heaven_n the_o dwell_a place_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o of_o his_o glory_n and_o holiness_n become_v such_o a_o habitation_n psal_n 93.5_o but_o who_o then_o be_v fit_a for_o such_o a_o communion_n what_o be_v man_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v clean_a and_o he_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v righteous_a behold_v he_o put_v no_o trust_n in_o his_o saint_n yea_o the_o heaven_n be_v not_o clean_o in_o his_o sight_n how_o much_o more_o abominable_a and_o filthy_a be_v man_n which_o drink_v iniquity_n like_o water_n job_n 15.14_o 15_o 16._o but_o for_o this_o thy_o saviour_n have_v give_v thou_o a_o expedient_a he_o take_v away_o the_o iniquity_n of_o thy_o holy_a thing_n and_o mingle_v thy_o sacrifice_n with_o his_o own_o insense_n and_o cover_v thy_o impurity_n with_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o if_o for_o all_o this_o the_o cense_v of_o thy_o own_o vileness_n cover_v thy_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o the_o burden_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o corruption_n keep_v thy_o soul_n under_o that_o it_o can_v with_o that_o clearness_n and_o confidence_n look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n but_o with_o the_o publican_n in_o the_o gospel_n stand_v afar_o off_o and_o scarce_o dare_v ask_v for_o any_o thing_n but_o what_o the_o sense_n of_o gild_n enforce_v viz._n mercy_n to_o pardon_v thou_o yet_o such_o be_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o thy_o low_a and_o humble_a soul_n that_o though_o thou_o have_v scarce_o confidence_n enough_o to_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n yet_o he_o have_v compassion_n enough_o to_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o thou_o psal_n 34.18_o the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o to_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o though_o thy_o lade_a soul_n can_v scarce_o get_v up_o into_o heaven_n into_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o creator_n yet_o he_o will_v bring_v down_o heaven_n into_o thy_o soul_n isa_n 57.15_o 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 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 to_o revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o contrite_a one_o 3._o let_v thy_o prayer_n be_v full_a of_o reverence_n with_o thy_o whole_a man_n for_o as_o thou_o come_v to_o a_o father_n and_o in_o that_o relation_n thou_o owe_v he_o reverence_n so_o thou_o come_v to_o a_o heavenly_a father_n the_o great_a lord_n and_o judge_n of_o all_o thing_n 1_o pet._n 1.17_o and_o if_o you_o call_v on_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 as_o a_o father_n and_o such_o a_o father_n call_v for_o thy_o reverence_n so_o especial_o when_o thou_o consider_v that_o thou_o come_v to_o this_o great_a king_n in_o his_o throne_n in_o the_o place_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n and_o therefore_o this_o expression_n be_v add_v to_o take_v up_o the_o whole_a latitude_n of_o thy_o thought_n with_o the_o high_a apprehension_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o majesty_n of_o the_o lord_n before_o who_o thou_o come_v and_o that_o thou_o may_v consider_v the_o infinite_a distance_n that_o be_v between_o thou_o and_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n isa_n 55.9_o for_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v high_a than_o the_o earth_n so_o be_v my_o thought_n than_o your_o thought_n and_o my_o way_n than_o your_o way_n and_o upon_o this_o consideration_n to_o admire_v and_o magnify_v the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o this_o great_a king_n that_o be_v please_v to_o admit_v poor_a sinful_a worm_n to_o come_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o beg_v for_o our_o life_n and_o for_o our_o soul_n with_o a_o promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o acceptation_n 4._o let_v thy_o prayer_n be_v full_a of_o intention_n thou_o do_v or_o shall_v bring_v up_o thy_o soul_n into_o heaven_n into_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a god_n and_o what_o shall_v thy_o wander_a thought_n thy_o earthly_a business_n do_v there_o leave_v they_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o hill_n when_o thou_o ascende_v into_o the_o mount_n of_o god_n consider_v the_o person_n to_o who_o thou_o come_v exact_o view_v and_o observe_v the_o frame_n and_o connexion_n and_o working_n and_o motion_n of_o thy_o thought_n and_o desire_n and_o whether_o they_o go_v along_o with_o thy_o word_n or_o with_o thy_o external_n deportment_n and_o if_o they_o do_v not_o so_o much_o of_o thy_o prayer_n be_v not_o only_o lose_v but_o a_o mockery_n and_o abuse_n of_o thy_o maker_n and_o as_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o thou_o make_v thy_o address_n so_o the_o place_n where_o thou_o come_v do_v not_o suit_n with_o those_o impertinent_a and_o vain_a diversion_n therefore_o when_o thou_o pray_v do_v it_o considerate_o advise_o and_o with_o the_o whole_a intention_n of_o thy_o soul_n eccles_n 5.2_o be_v not_o rash_a with_o thy_o mouth_n and_o let_v not_o thy_o heart_n utter_v any_o thing_n hasty_o before_o god_n for_o god_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o thou_o upon_o earth_n 2._o as_o this_o expression_n teach_v we_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n in_o prayer_n so_o it_o teach_v we_o what_o to_o expect_v from_o he_o 1._o hence_o learn_v the_o all-seeing_a eye_n of_o god_n that_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o thy_o want_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o desire_n it_o be_v a_o mistake_a use_n that_o be_v make_v of_o his_o be_v in_o heaven_n job_n 22.14_o thick_a cloud_n be_v a_o cover_n to_o he_o that_o he_o see_v not_o and_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o circuit_n of_o heaven_n no_o but_o psalm_n 33.13_o the_o lord_n look_v from_o heaven_n he_o behold_v all_o the_o son_n of_o men._n psal_n 11.4_o the_o distance_n of_o the_o place_n be_v no_o disadvantage_n to_o his_o sight_n or_o hear_n again_o though_o heaven_n be_v the_o seat_n of_o his_o glory_n yet_o all_o place_n be_v fill_v with_o his_o presence_n but_o especial_o he_o be_v nigh_o to_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n psal_n 145.18_o be_v nigh_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n psalm_n 34.18_o be_v round_o about_o his_o people_n psal_n 125.2_o be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o in_o all_o they_o call_v upon_o he_o for_o deut._n 4.7_o will_v bow_v down_o his_o ear_n to_o hear_v psal_n 31.2_o will_v bow_v the_o heaven_n and_o come_v down_o for_o their_o good_a psal_n 18.9_o so_o that_o thy_o prayer_n have_v no_o great_a distance_n to_o go_v for_o all_o place_n be_v heaven_n where_o god_n be_v and_o he_o be_v in_o all_o place_n especial_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o his_o name_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o 2._o hence_o learn_v the_o all-sufficient_a and_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n psal_n 115.3_o our_o god_n be_v in_o heaven_n he_o have_v do_v whatsoever_o he_o please_v as_o the_o relation_n of_o a_o father_n carry_v with_o it_o a_o fullness_n of_o love_n to_o be_v willing_a to_o grant_v thy_o large_a request_n so_o the_o consideration_n that_o he_o be_v a_o heavenly_a father_n carry_v with_o it_o a_o fullness_n of_o power_n to_o grant_v they_o these_o consideration_n of_o the_o love_n and_o power_n of_o god_n bear_v up_o the_o heart_n in_o prayer_n as_o once_o aaron_z and_z hur_z do_v moses_n hand_n exodus_fw-la 17.12_o and_o therefore_o they_o be_v both_o place_v in_o the_o porch_n of_o this_o prayer_n like_o the_o pillar_n of_o jachin_n and_o boaz_n in_o solomon_n temple_n 1_o king_n 7.21_o to_o establish_v and_o strengthen_v thy_o heart_n in_o thy_o prayer_n to_o god_n 3._o as_o the_o consideration_n of_o heavenly_a or_o which_o art_n in_o heaven_n carry_v thy_o heart_n to_o confidence_n in_o his_o power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n to_o grant_v thy_o petition_n so_o it_o improve_v thy_o faith_n in_o his_o infinite_a tenderness_n and_o goodness_n when_o thou_o come_v to_o the_o father_n of_o thy_o flesh_n thy_o earthly_a father_n that_o relation_n import_v and_o carry_v with_o it_o much_o
better_a thought_n or_o employment_n 4._o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o heart_n it_o be_v a_o deceitful_a heart_n a_o treacherous_a and_o a_o false_a heart_n that_o will_v side_n with_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o of_o thy_o soul_n and_o of_o thy_o peace_n a_o hypocritical_a and_o a_o false_a heart_n that_o will_v turn_v into_o a_o thousand_o shape_n so_o that_o thou_o can_v not_o know_v what_o it_o be_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o those_o bitter_a water_n that_o stream_n through_o the_o faculty_n and_o action_n a_o box_n full_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o poison_n which_o will_v infect_v all_o thou_o do_v and_o overspread_v the_o world_n with_o villainy_n and_o fury_n a_o foul_a impure_a impostumate_v principle_n that_o nothing_o can_v cure_v or_o change_v but_o the_o great_a lord_n of_o the_o world_n the_o god_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o flesh_n and_o yet_o when_o god_n be_v please_v to_o set_v up_o his_o rule_n and_o sceptre_n there_o there_o be_v never_o a_o minute_n but_o this_o heart_n of_o thou_o be_v practise_v rebellion_n or_o treachery_n or_o apostasy_n against_o it_o therefore_o keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o thy_o life_n prov._n 4.23_o the_o object_n upon_o which_o thy_o heart_n fix_v though_o they_o be_v innocent_a and_o harmless_a for_o the_o most_o part_n yet_o the_o ill_a constitution_n of_o thy_o heart_n turn_v they_o to_o the_o poison_n of_o thy_o soul_n riches_n and_o power_n and_o honour_n and_o creature_n be_v in_o themselves_o good_a but_o it_o be_v the_o heart_n that_o turn_v they_o into_o temptation_n and_o into_o sin_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o they_o it_o beget_v covetousness_n ambition_n unlawful_a mean_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o they_o it_o beget_v pride_n and_o insolence_n and_o carnal_a confidence_n in_o the_o want_n of_o they_o it_o beget_v murmur_a and_o discontent_n and_o envy_n in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n lawful_a it_o beget_v excess_n and_o immoderation_n and_o unseasonableness_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o thing_n commendable_a and_o command_v it_o beget_v arrogance_n self-attribution_n vainglory_n overprize_v of_o they_o and_o of_o itself_o for_o they_o opinion_n of_o merit_n a_o supposition_n of_o privilege_n to_o offend_v in_o other_o thing_n because_o of_o the_o due_a performance_n of_o these_o and_o thus_o we_o can_v want_v a_o temptation_n so_o long_o as_o we_o carry_v about_o we_o a_o heart_n so_o full_a of_o corruption_n therefore_o carry_v a_o strict_a and_o diligent_a hand_n over_o thy_o heart_n for_o it_o have_v in_o it_o a_o fountain_n a_o seed_n a_o stock_n of_o temptation_n 5._o set_a a_o watch_n over_o all_o the_o action_n of_o thy_o life_n of_o what_o kind_n soever_o 1._o in_o matter_n indifferent_a or_o that_o be_v so_o represent_v to_o thou_o suspect_v thy_o judgement_n in_o they_o and_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v apt_a to_o judge_v partial_o and_o to_o put_v a_o face_n of_o indifferency_n upon_o thing_n that_o it_o may_v be_v be_v evil_a and_o therefore_o rather_o be_v content_a to_o deny_v thyself_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a than_o to_o hazard_v thyself_o upon_o that_o which_o may_v prove_v a_o sin_n if_o thy_o carnal_a heart_n judge_v a_o thing_n indifferent_a it_o be_v ten_o to_o one_o but_o that_o thing_n have_v somewhat_o of_o sin_n in_o it_o if_o thy_o heart_n dare_v only_o say_v it_o be_v indifferent_a and_o may_v be_v do_v thou_o may_v certain_o conclude_v that_o it_o may_v certain_o be_v let_v alone_o in_o matter_n present_v to_o thou_o as_o indifferent_a to_o be_v do_v or_o not_o to_o be_v do_v be_v content_a to_o refuse_v that_o part_n which_o thy_o sinful_a heart_n most_o incline_v thou_o to_o when_o thou_o deny_v thyself_o in_o that_o which_o thou_o be_v sure_o be_v sinful_a it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o obedience_n when_o thou_o deny_v thyself_o in_o that_o which_o seem_v indifferent_a it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o watchfulness_n 2._o in_o matter_n that_o be_v certain_o lawful_a yet_o take_v heed_n of_o any_o mixture_n of_o any_o unlawful_a circumstance_n for_o that_o make_v thy_o very_a lawful_a action_n a_o snare_n to_o thou_o to_o draw_v thou_o into_o sin_n any_o one_o defect_n be_v enough_o to_o make_v the_o whole_a action_n sinful_a as_o in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o creature_n if_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o immoderation_n unseasonableness_n or_o unsuitableness_n in_o the_o acquire_n of_o convenience_n for_o life_n if_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o any_o unlawful_a mean_n anxiety_n rob_v god_n of_o the_o heart_n unseasonable_a rob_v god_n of_o his_o time_n these_o make_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o themselves_o lawful_a to_o become_v sin_n and_o not_o only_o be_v it_o so_o in_o case_n of_o thing_n lawful_a but_o in_o case_n of_o thing_n necessary_a and_o commendable_a to_o glorify_v god_n be_v our_o most_o universal_a and_o indispensable_a duty_n yet_o to_o talk_v deceitful_o for_o he_o become_v a_o sin_n job_n 13.7_o to_o offer_v sacrifice_n be_v a_o duty_n enjoin_v under_o the_o old_a law_n yet_o to_o commit_v robbery_n for_o burn_a offering_n or_o to_o offer_v sacrifice_n with_o hand_n full_a of_o blood_n turn_v the_o sacrifice_n into_o a_o abomination_n isa_n 1.13_o to_o pray_v to_o give_v alm_n to_o fast_o be_v duty_n enjoin_v by_o god_n but_o to_o do_v they_o for_o pride_n or_o vainglory_n turn_v they_o into_o a_o sin_n matt._n 6.1_o the_o mix_n of_o a_o ill_a mean_n or_o a_o ill_a end_n spoil_v the_o whole_a service_n 6._o especial_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o that_o temptation_n that_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o thy_o age_n complexion_n constitution_n or_o condition_n for_o that_o be_v thy_o most_o dangerous_a temptation_n because_o it_o have_v the_o great_a power_n over_o thou_o the_o temptation_n of_o youth_n be_v common_o lightness_n pride_n of_o apparel_n rashness_n lust_n excess_n the_o temptation_n of_o riper_n age_n be_v common_o vainglory_n ambition_n revenge_n violence_n the_o temptation_n of_o old_a age_n covetousness_n morosity_n etc._n etc._n so_o the_o temptation_n incident_a to_o the_o several_a constitution_n or_o complexion_n anger_n lust_n immoderate_a eat_n sluggishness_n unquietness_n fearfulness_n vanity_n of_o thought_n etc._n etc._n so_o the_o temptation_n incident_a to_o the_o several_a condition_n of_o a_o man_n those_o that_o border_n upon_o his_o trade_n or_o profession_n lie_v cozen_a etc._n etc._n upon_o his_o estate_n in_o this_o world_n poverty_n be_v apt_a to_o incline_v to_o murmur_a repine_v envy_n at_o other_o that_o seem_v of_o less_o merit_n yet_o more_o wealth_n use_v of_o unlawful_a mean_n either_o to_o supply_v or_o to_o cover_v our_o want_n power_n and_o greatness_n be_v apt_a to_o tempt_v to_o revenge_n of_o past_a injury_n or_o present_a neglect_n to_o scorn_v and_o despise_v other_o to_o pride_n and_o arrogance_n to_o love_v to_o be_v flatter_v and_o to_o hunt_v for_o applause_n to_o boast_v threaten_v superciliousness_n forget_v of_o relation_n use_v undue_a mean_n to_o support_v it_o etc._n etc._n wealth_n be_v apt_a to_o tempt_v to_o confidence_n in_o it_o to_o set_v up_o our_o rest_n here_o to_o be_v loath_a to_o think_v of_o death_n or_o change_n to_o forget_v god_n to_o undervalue_v or_o not_o to_o think_v upon_o our_o everlasting_a future_a condition_n vex_v and_o torment_v care_n a_o imagination_n that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o need_n or_o reach_v of_o the_o divine_a providence_n 1_o tim._n 6.9_o those_o that_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_n into_o many_o temptation_n pleasure_n expect_v or_o enjoy_v be_v apt_a to_o thrust_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n the_o thought_n of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o the_o thought_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o free_o and_o uncontrolable_o enjoy_v they_o be_v apt_a to_o estrange_v a_o man_n from_o access_n to_o god_n or_o confidence_n in_o he_o etc._n etc._n these_o and_o the_o like_a temptation_n every_o man_n may_v find_v by_o a_o small_a observation_n of_o himself_o and_o other_o be_v apt_a to_o follow_v the_o several_a condition_n of_o man_n and_o prevail_v upon_o they_o and_o therefore_o especial_o upon_o any_o great_a change_n of_o our_o condition_n foresee_v we_o be_v to_o fence_v ourselves_o strong_a against_o those_o temptation_n which_o be_v indeed_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o issue_n and_o production_n of_o the_o heart_n upon_o such_o conjunction_n and_o be_v as_o natural_a to_o it_o in_o that_o state_n of_o corruption_n wherein_o she_o be_v as_o vermin_n be_v to_o be_v produce_v from_o heat_n and_o putrefaction_n and_o therefore_o expect_v such_o temptation_n upon_o any_o great_a change_n of_o thy_o condition_n and_o fortify_v thyself_o against_o they_o with_o resolution_n with_o watchfulness_n with_o often_o thought_n of_o thy_o mortality_n with_o remembrance_n of_o the_o presence_n
power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n of_o god_n and_o last_o with_o recourse_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n against_o they_o for_o except_o the_o lord_n keep_v the_o city_n the_o watchman_n wake_v but_o in_o vain_a psal_n 127.1_o 2._o the_o second_o mean_n be_v that_o which_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o this_o petition_n prayer_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o be_v faithful_a and_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o what_o we_o be_v able_a 1_o cor._n 10.13_o through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v suffer_v himself_o be_v tempt_v and_o therefore_o be_v able_a to_o succour_v those_o that_o be_v tempt_v heb._n 2.18_o by_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o guide_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n john_n 16.13_o that_o the_o almighty_a and_o eternal_a god_n who_o so_o far_o condescend_v unto_o we_o as_o to_o offer_v we_o his_o hand_n to_o lead_v we_o and_o his_o strength_n to_o support_v we_o that_o see_v all_o our_o way_n and_o our_o wander_n and_o the_o snare_n that_o be_v spread_v for_o our_o foot_n will_v be_v please_v to_o guide_v we_o by_o his_o hand_n and_o by_o his_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v the_o true_a and_o old_a way_n and_o if_o any_o snare_n be_v lay_v there_o for_o we_o by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o peace_n that_o he_o will_v either_o remove_v or_o break_v the_o snare_n or_o lead_v we_o about_o by_o they_o or_o lift_v we_o over_o they_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o cleanse_v our_o heart_n from_o our_o corruption_n the_o nursery_n of_o our_o temptation_n that_o he_o will_v prepare_v we_o and_o instruct_v and_o strengthen_v we_o by_o his_o mighty_a spirit_n to_o discern_v and_o to_o oppose_v and_o to_o overcome_v the_o deceit_n and_o seduction_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n to_o conclude_v therefore_o this_o part_n of_o this_o petition_n o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a that_o behold_v all_o my_o way_n i_o find_v that_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o snare_n and_o temptation_n the_o great_a enemy_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o his_o retinue_n be_v continual_o about_o i_o and_o watch_v for_o my_o halt_n secret_o and_o undiscoverable_o solicit_v my_o soul_n to_o sin_n against_o thou_o almost_o in_o every_o occurrence_n of_o my_o life_n and_o every_o motion_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o have_v in_o any_o thing_n prevail_v against_o i_o either_o he_o quiet_v my_o soul_n in_o my_o sin_n or_o disorder_v my_o soul_n for_o it_o and_o by_o both_o prevent_v or_o divert_v i_o from_o come_v to_o thou_o to_o seek_v my_o pardon_n as_o a_o thing_n not_o necessary_a to_o be_v ask_v or_o impossible_a to_o be_v gain_v again_o the_o man_n among_o who_o i_o live_v scatter_v their_o temptation_n for_o i_o by_o persuasion_n to_o sin_n by_o evil_a example_n by_o success_n in_o sinful_a practice_n and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o devil_n or_o man_n to_o tempt_v i_o yet_o i_o find_v in_o myself_o a_o everlasting_a seed_n of_o temptation_n a_o stock_n of_o corruption_n that_o form_v all_o i_o be_o and_o all_o i_o have_v or_o do_v even_o thy_o very_a mercy_n into_o temptation_n when_o i_o consider_v thy_o patience_n and_o goodness_n to_o i_o i_o be_o tempt_v to_o presumption_n to_o supineness_n to_o a_o opinion_n of_o my_o own_o worth_n when_o i_o consider_v or_o find_v thy_o justice_n i_o be_o tempt_v to_o murmur_a to_o despair_v to_o think_v the_o most_o sovereign_a lord_n a_o hard_a master_n in_o my_o understanding_n i_o be_o tempt_v to_o secret_a argumentation_n to_o atheism_n to_o infidelity_n to_o dispute_v thy_o truth_n to_o curiosity_n to_o impertinent_a or_o forbid_a inquiry_n if_o i_o have_v learning_n it_o make_v i_o proud_a apt_a to_o despise_v the_o purity_n and_o simplicity_n of_o thy_o truth_n to_o contend_v for_o mastery_n not_o for_o truth_n to_o use_v my_o wit_n to_o reason_n myself_o or_o other_o into_o error_n or_o sin_n to_o spend_v my_o time_n in_o those_o discovery_n that_o do_v not_o countervail_v the_o expense_n nor_o be_v of_o any_o value_n or_o use_v to_o my_o soul_n after_o death_n in_o my_o will_n i_o find_v much_o averseness_n to_o what_o be_v good_a a_o ready_a motion_n to_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v evil_a or_o at_o least_o a_o incertain_a fluctuation_n between_o both_o in_o all_o my_o thought_n i_o find_v abundance_n of_o vanity_n when_o employ_v to_o any_o thought_n of_o most_o concernment_n to_o my_o soul_n full_a of_o inconsistency_n unfixt_v unsettle_a easy_o interrupt_v mingle_v with_o gross_a apprehension_n when_o i_o look_v into_o my_o conscience_n i_o find_v she_o easy_o bribe_v and_o bring_v over_o to_o the_o wrong_a party_n allay_v with_o self-love_n if_o not_o whole_o silent_a unprofitable_a and_o dead_a in_o my_o affection_n i_o find_v continue_v disorder_n easy_o misplace_v and_o more_o easy_o overacted_n beyond_o the_o bound_n of_o moderation_n reason_n and_o wisdom_n much_o more_o of_o christianity_n and_o thy_o fear_n in_o my_o sensual_a appetite_n i_o find_v a_o continual_a fog_n and_o vapour_n rise_v from_o it_o disorder_v my_o soul_n in_o all_o i_o be_o about_o with_o unseasonable_a importunate_a and_o foul_a exhalation_n that_o darken_v and_o pollute_v it_o that_o divert_v and_o disturb_v it_o in_o all_o that_o be_v good_a that_o continual_o solicit_v it_o to_o all_o sensual_a evil_n unto_o all_o immoderation_n and_o excess_n in_o my_o sense_n i_o have_v a_o eye_n full_a of_o wantonness_n full_a of_o covetousness_n full_a of_o haughtiness_n a_o ear_n full_a of_o itch_a after_o novelty_n impertinency_n vanity_n a_o palate_n full_a of_o intemperance_n studious_a for_o curiosity_n a_o hand_n full_a of_o violence_n when_o it_o be_v in_o my_o power_n a_o tongue_n full_a of_o unnecessary_a vain_a word_n apt_a to_o slander_v to_o whisper_v full_a of_o vainglory_n and_o self-flattery_n if_o thou_o give_v i_o a_o healthy_a strong_a body_n i_o be_o ready_a to_o be_v proud_a of_o it_o apt_a to_o think_v myself_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o sickness_n or_o death_n it_o keep_v i_o from_o think_v of_o my_o latter_a end_n or_o provide_v for_o it_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o use_v that_o strength_n to_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n with_o better_a advantage_n more_o excess_n and_o less_o remorse_n if_o thou_o visite_a i_o with_o sickness_n i_o be_o surprise_v with_o peevishness_n impatience_n with_o solicitous_a care_n touch_v my_o estate_n and_o posterity_n and_o recovery_n and_o my_o thought_n concern_v thou_o less_o frequent_a less_o profitable_a than_o before_o though_o my_o necessity_n be_v great_a if_o thou_o give_v i_o plenty_n i_o be_o apt_a to_o be_v proud_a insolent_a confident_a in_o my_o wealth_n reckon_v upon_o it_o as_o my_o treasure_n think_v every_o thought_n lose_v that_o be_v not_o employ_v upon_o it_o or_o in_o order_n to_o increase_v it_o loath_a to_o think_v of_o death_n or_o judgement_n if_o thou_o visite_a i_o with_o poverty_n i_o be_o apt_a to_o murmur_v to_o count_v the_o rich_a happy_a to_o cast_v off_o thy_o service_n as_o unprofitable_a to_o look_v upon_o my_o everlasting_a hope_n as_o thing_n at_o a_o distance_n imaginary_a comfort_n under_o real_a want_n if_o thou_o give_v i_o reputation_n and_o esteem_n in_o the_o world_n i_o be_o apt_a to_o make_v use_n of_o it_o to_o bear_v i_o out_o at_o a_o pinch_n in_o some_o unlawful_a action_n to_o use_v it_o to_o mislead_v other_o to_o use_v any_o base_a shift_n to_o support_v it_o if_o thou_o cast_v i_o into_o reproach_n and_o ignominy_n my_o heart_n be_v apt_a to_o swell_v against_o the_o mean_n to_o study_v revenge_n and_o to_o die_v with_o my_o reputation_n though_o it_o may_v causeless_o be_v lose_v and_o to_o have_v the_o thought_n and_o remembrance_n of_o it_o to_o interfere_v and_o grate_v upon_o my_o soul_n even_o in_o my_o immediate_a service_n to_o thou_o any_o cross_a sower_n at_o my_o blessing_n and_o carry_v my_o heart_n so_o violent_o into_o discontent_n for_o it_o may_v be_v all_o single_a affliction_n which_o i_o deserve_o suffer_v that_o i_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a for_o a_o multitude_n of_o other_o mercy_n which_o i_o undeserved_o enjoy_v if_o i_o be_o about_o a_o good_a duty_n i_o find_v my_o heart_n tempt_v to_o perform_v they_o careless_o formal_o negligent_o hypocritical_o vainglorious_o for_o false_a or_o by-ends_a and_o when_o i_o have_v do_v they_o my_o heart_n be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n opinion_n of_o merit_n look_v upon_o my_o maker_n as_o my_o debtor_n for_o the_o duty_n i_o owe_v he_o and_o yet_o but_o slight_o and_o defective_o perform_v to_o he_o how_o then_o can_v i_o expect_v power_n from_o myself_o to_o resist_v a_o temptation_n without_o when_o i_o find_v so_o much_o treachery_n within_o i_o i_o therefore_o beseech_v thou_o most_o merciful_a and_o powerful_a father_n to_o send_v into_o my_o heart_n the_o grace_n and_o strength_n of_o thy_o bless_a