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the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n in_o a_o die_a or_o dead_a condition_n in_o thou_o and_o thou_o dead_a to_o they_o so_o as_o not_o to_o have_v any_o motion_n or_o action_n thereunto_o approve_v by_o thou_o when_o thou_o can_v experience_n such_o a_o love_n to_o the_o lord_n as_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n thou_o can_v perform_v office_n of_o love_n towards_o all_o man_n as_o opportunity_n serve_v thou_o 6.10_o gal._n 6.10_o and_o that_o as_o they_o be_v his_o workmanship_n by_o creation_n but_o especial_o to_o his_o saint_n as_o they_o bear_v his_o image_n by_o regeneration_n for_o every_o one_o that_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o 1_o joh._n 5.1_o so_o when_o thou_o can_v experience_n such_o a_o supernatural_a work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o every_o
experience_n will_v be_v a_o evidence_n that_o thou_o have_v attain_v unto_o a_o good_a degree_n in_o the_o ornament_n of_o holiness_n and_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o promise_n thereunto_o belong_v but_o on_o the_o contrary_a if_o thy_o mind_n will_n affection_n desire_n delight_n and_o meditation_n be_v chief_o exercise_v on_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a object_n with_o expectation_n of_o content_n therein_o but_o as_o to_o the_o thing_n of_o of_o god_n which_o concern_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a welfare_n of_o thy_o soul_n thou_o have_v but_o little_a affection_n thereto_o thy_o mind_n and_o meditation_n but_o little_o exercise_v therein_o thy_o love_n desire_v and_o delight_n but_o cold_a to_o the_o exercise_n thereof_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n thou_o be_v but_o in_o the_o old_a man_n and_o in_o thy_o corrupt_a estate_n in_o the_o carnal_a mind_n earthly_a affection_n obstinate_a will_n worldly_a desire_n and_o vain_a delight_n thou_o have_v not_o yet_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n for_o look_v how_o far_o a_o man_n have_v proceed_v in_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n of_o the_o old_a man_n with_o his_o deed_n and_o in_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n with_o the_o ftuit_n and_o effect_n thereof_o so_o far_o have_v he_o attain_v towards_o the_o ornament_n of_o holiness_n wherefore_o first_o let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o consider_v what_o sin_n we_o have_v cast_v off_o what_o lust_v we_o have_v subdue_v what_o corruption_n we_o have_v conquer_v through_o the_o holy_a mean_n and_o heavenly_a call_n and_o divine_a assistance_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n gal._n 5.24_o second_o let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o consider_v how_o far_o we_o have_v proceed_v in_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n what_o work_v of_o faith_n what_o labour_n of_o love_n 1.3_o 1_o 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last_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o sorrow_n with_o that_o doleful_a sentence_n i_o never_o know_v you_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o that_o work_n iniquity_n matth._n 7.22_o 23._o but_o when_o christian_a performance_n do_v flow_v from_o a_o inward_a work_n of_o grace_n receive_v from_o a_o renew_a mind_n and_o sincere_a love_n to_o god_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o his_o command_n and_o obtain_v strength_n against_o corruption_n and_o temptation_n that_o do_v so_o frequent_o assault_v we_o and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v instrumental_a to_o edify_v and_o build_v up_o other_o also_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n that_o they_o may_v set_v their_o hope_n in_o god_n and_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o become_v obedient_a to_o his_o commandment_n then_o the_o more_o active_a we_o be_v in_o those_o christian_a duty_n the_o more_o be_v our_o comeliness_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n the_o more_o 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we_o may_v have_v the_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o god_n favourable_a acceptation_n of_o we_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o holy_a people_n comely_a in_o his_o sight_n fear_n objection_n arise_v through_o doubt_n &_o fear_n but_o happy_o some_o soul_n may_v say_v i_o have_v a_o long_a time_n press_v after_o the_o attainment_n of_o holiness_n and_o i_o have_v think_v it_o have_v be_v from_o a_o right_a principle_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o right_a end_n and_o yet_o i_o think_v i_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n so_o as_o to_o be_v without_o many_o spot_n and_o stain_n of_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o which_o i_o be_o afraid_a my_o best_a and_o holy_a duty_n will_v not_o find_v acceptance_n with_o god_n soul_n answer_v to_o the_o objeject_v or_o doubt_v soul_n in_o answer_v whereunto_o we_o may_v consider_v that_o spot_n and_o stain_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v and_o be_v in_o the_o best_a of_o god_n servant_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o present_a state_n compose_v of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n two_o contrary_n the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n which_o occasion_v much_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n in_o the_o best_a of_o god_n servant_n by_o reason_n of_o which_o weakness_n and_o the_o strong_a temptation_n many_o time_n that_o do_v assault_v they_o for_o want_v of_o a_o careful_a watchfulness_n the_o poor_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v overtake_v with_o sin_n although_o he_o approve_v not_o of_o it_o nor_o delight_v in_o it_o but_o behold_v it_o with_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o this_o condition_n god_n sometime_o suffer_v his_o dear_a servant_n for_o good_a reason_n as_o first_o because_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v exalt_v above_o measure_n with_o high_a thought_n and_o conceit_n of_o themselves_o but_o behold_v their_o own_o imperfection_n they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o weakness_n second_o that_o 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their_o spirit_n for_o comfort_n and_o encouragement_n in_o time_n of_o sorrow_n and_o affliction_n and_o as_o a_o piece_n of_o divine_a counsel_n useful_a upon_o all_o occasion_n very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_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 hitherto_o you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a these_o thing_n have_v i_o speak_v unto_o you_o in_o proverb_n the_o time_n come_v when_o i_o shall_v no_o more_o speak_v unto_o you_o in_o proverb_n but_o i_o shall_v show_v you_o plain_o of_o the_o father_n at_o that_o day_n you_o shall_v ask_v in_o my_o name_n and_o i_o say_v not_o unto_o you_o that_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n for_o you_o for_o the_o father_n himself_o love_v you_o because_o you_o have_v love_v i_o and_o have_v believe_v that_o i_o come_v out_o from_o god_n joh._n 16.23_o 24_o 25_o 26_o 27._o if_o christ_n enjoin_v his_o people_n must_v obey_v but_o their_o priv'ledg_n be_v he_o helps_z '_o they_o in_o their_o way_n i_o can_v well_o pass_v these_o word_n without_o observe_v some_o of_o the_o particular_n therein_o contain_v first_o the_o thing_n enjoin_v and_o that_o be_v prayer_n second_o the_o person_n enjoin_v that_o be_v jesus_n christ_n three_o the_o person_n enjoin_v which_o be_v disciple_n or_o person_n learned_a and_o teach_v by_o christ_n fourthly_a the_o person_n to_o who_o the_o disciple_n be_v direct_v to_o present_v their_o petition_n and_o that_o be_v god_n the_o father_n five_o the_o mean_n or_o way_n of_o acceptation_n &_o that_o be_v they_o be_v to_o pray_v unto_o the_o father_n in_o christ_n name_n whatsoever_o you_o ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n say_v christ_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o there_o be_v three_o specialty_n include_v in_o word_n he_o three_o specialty_n in_o christ_n name_n the_o which_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o approach_n to_o the_o father_n be_v very_o 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draw_v forth_o conscientious_o to_o act_v in_o obedience_n thereunto_o â—t_a be_v doubtless_o a_o argument_n great_o prevail_v with_o the_o father_n for_o obedience_n â—o_o the_o son_n be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o father_n will_n and_o have_v many_o precious_a promise_n annex_v thereunto_o a_o second_o specialty_n or_o prevail_a argument_n include_v in_o christ_n name_n do_v arise_v â—om_n the_o influence_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o â—_z affection_n whereby_o the_o love_n and_o â—esire_v of_o the_o soul_n be_v bend_v towards_o the_o enâ—yment_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n with_o holy_a hanging_n thirsting_n and_o pant_n after_o â—od_n and_o for_o further_a participation_n of_o â—s_a grace_n make_v its_o address_n unto_o god_n these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n say_v faâ—â—er_n ay_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a creature_n unto_o â—â—om_n thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n have_v appear_v 〈◊〉_d the_o divine_a illumination_n and_o operatiâ—â—s_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o and_o through_o thy_o word_n â—ereby_o i_o be_o in_o some_o measure_n make_v sensible_a of_o my_o own_o want_n and_o of_o thaâ—_n fullness_n &_o all-sufficiency_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d supply_v the_o same_o do_v humble_o approach_v thy_o presence_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o thâ—_n son_n jesus_n christ_n be_v direct_v to_o the_o for_o supply_n by_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v ordain_v not_o only_a king_n of_o saint_n but_o also_o thâ—_n prophet_n of_o thy_o people_n to_o teach_v they_o obedience_n to_o thy_o will._n behold_v o_o lord_n the_o chief_a cause_n as_o ground_n of_o my_o come_n to_o thou_o even_o tâ—â—_n son_n thy_o only_a son_n he_o it_o be_v that_o quickeâ—â—_n i_o and_o raise_v up_o my_o affection_n toward_o thou_o by_o the_o powerful_a influence_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o thâ—_n riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n be_v in_o a_o measure_n 〈◊〉_d my_o soul_n discover_v my_o hope_n of_o acceptation_n with_o thou_o much_o revive_v my_o love_n unto_o thâ—_n somewhat_o inflame_v and_o the_o desire_n of_o 〈◊〉_d soul_n after_o more_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o speciâ—â—_n grace_n and_o favour_n much_o enlarge_v therefore_o o_o righteous_a father_n i_o pray_v theâ—_n behold_v i_o in_o thy_o son_n as_o be_v enlighten_v move_v and_o quicken_v to_o come_v unto_o the_o by_o he_o it_o be_v his_o work_n upon_o my_o heart_n supernatural_a and_o divine_a even_o the_o effect_v his_o prophetical_a office_n whereby_o i_o tâ—â—_n poor_a creature_n be_o make_v sensible_a of_o 〈◊〉_d own_o want_n and_o necessity_n and_o â—_z i_o behold_v a_o fullness_n for_o supply_v in_o thy_o blâ—ed_a self_n and_o whereby_o my_o soul_n be_v draw_v forth_o towards_o thou_o with_o earnest_a desire_n after_o more_o communication_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o now_o dear_a father_n i_o pray_v thou_o behold_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o son_n upon_o my_o soul_n yea_o thy_o own_o work_n in_o and_o through_o he_o and_o satisfy_v those_o longing_n desire_v wrought_v in_o i_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o with_o assurance_n of_o acceptance_n with_o thou_o and_o of_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o the_o replenish_n of_o my_o soul_n with_o spiritual_a enjoyment_n and_o to_o the_o further_o enable_v i_o to_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o to_o the_o everlasting_a consolation_n of_o my_o soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o the_o honour_n praise_v and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n thus_o when_o the_o poor_a soul_n can_v make_v its_o approach_n to_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n experience_v the_o work_n of_o divine_a grace_n by_o jesus_n christ_n enlighten_v and_o quicken_n to_o holy_a duty_n so_o that_o the_o creature_n can_v true_o plead_v that_o jesus_n christ_n execute_v his_o prophetical_a office_n upon_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o its_o approach_n to_o the_o father_n this_o doubtless_o be_v a_o argument_n great_o prevail_v with_o he_o for_o acceptation_n and_o for_o a_o answer_n of_o peace_n from_o he_o see_v the_o original_a ground_n and_o move_a principle_n be_v his_o own_o work_n of_o free_a grace_n upon_o the_o creature_n wrought_v by_o his_o own_o son_n through_o the_o operative_a power_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n and_o spirit_n to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n it_o be_v the_o main_a argument_n of_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n benefit_n when_o the_o lord_n do_v work_v the_o love_n and_o desire_n of_o a_o soul_n unto_o himself_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o be_v intend_v to_o that_o soul_n a_o far_a benefit_n wherewith_o he_o move_v god_n and_o strengthen_v his_o own_o confidence_n in_o he_o lord_n say_v he_o thou_o will_v ordain_v peace_n
for_o we_o and_o why_o so_o for_o thou_o have_v wrought_v all_o our_o work_n in_o we_o other_o lord_n beside_o thou_o have_v have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o by_o thou_o only_o will_v we_o make_v mention_n of_o thy_o name_n isai_n 26.12_o 13._o it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o a_o soul_n come_v to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n as_o aforesaid_a as_o david_n say_v of_o his_o and_o the_o people_n willingness_n to_o offer_v provision_n for_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n but_o who_o be_o i_o and_o what_o be_v my_o people_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o offer_v so_o willing_o after_o this_o sort_n for_o all_o thing_n come_v of_o thou_o and_o of_o thy_o own_o have_v we_o give_v thou_o 2_o chron._n 29.14_o for_o such_o a_o frame_n of_o spirit_n do_v flow_v from_o a_o supernatural_a work_n wherein_o the_o creature_n be_v teach_v of_o god_n the_o duty_n which_o he_o perform_v do_v flow_v as_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o what_o he_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n three_o a_o christian_n come_v to_o the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n not_o only_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o command_n nor_o only_o because_o christ_n by_o divine_a discovery_n have_v wrought_v a_o earnest_a desire_n in_o he_o after_o further_a enjoyment_n but_o also_o when_o he_o come_v unto_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n make_v his_o address_n to_o this_o or_o the_o like_a effect_n say_v most_o glorious_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n although_o my_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n by_o which_o i_o have_v transgress_v thy_o holy_a and_o just_a law_n and_o offend_v thy_o majesty_n do_v render_v i_o not_o only_o unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o also_o worthy_a of_o thy_o just_a condemnation_n to_o proceed_v against_o i_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o thy_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o prosecution_n of_o his_o prophetic_a office_n have_v reveal_v unto_o my_o soul_n that_o the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o thy_o unworthy_a creature_n be_v so_o abound_v that_o thou_o have_v give_v thy_o son_n who_o have_v fulfil_v thy_o law_n by_o his_o actual_a obedience_n thereunto_o to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o thy_o poor_a creature_n which_o stand_v condemn_v thereby_o by_o reason_n of_o my_o manifold_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v transgress_v the_o same_o may_v receive_v a_o free_a full_a and_o absolute_a remission_n pardon_v and_o deliverance_n from_o the_o gild_n dominion_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n have_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o righteousness_n which_o thy_o son_n by_o his_o obedience_n have_v obtain_v through_o the_o exercise_n of_o that_o supernatural_a grace_n of_o faith_n wrought_v in_o my_o soul_n by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o thy_o son_n i_o therefore_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a creature_n be_o embolden_v and_o somewhat_o enable_v to_o appear_v before_o thou_o in_o hope_n of_o acceptation_n forasmuch_o as_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o thy_o unworthy_a creature_n be_v so_o abound_v that_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o give_v thy_o son_n to_o fulfil_v thy_o law_n by_o his_o actual_a obedience_n but_o also_o passive_o to_o suffer_v the_o ignominy_n and_o reproach_n of_o the_o world_n and_o patient_o to_o yield_v and_o offer_v up_o himself_o in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o will_n and_o determinate_a counsel_n unto_o death_n even_o the_o most_o shameful_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o undergo_a the_o terror_n of_o divine_a wrath_n due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o transgression_n upon_o which_o account_n thou_o have_v declare_v thyself_o to_o be_v a_o god_n well_o please_v in_o thy_o son_n and_o reconcile_v unto_o such_o as_o through_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n be_v unite_v to_o unto_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v raise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v at_o thy_o own_o right_a hand_n in_o glory_n now_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n for_o we_o as_o a_o interceder_n and_o advocate_n now_o therefore_o most_o righteous_a father_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o thy_o poor_a creature_n this_o new_a and_o live_a way_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o approach_v thy_o presence_n with_o free_a access_n i_o come_v unto_o thou_o utter_o renounce_v all_o my_o own_o righteousness_n as_o be_v not_o any_o way_n meritorious_a or_o deserve_v the_o least_o of_o the_o mercy_n which_o thy_o poor_a creature_n do_v enjoy_v and_o cast_v my_o whole_a dependency_n upon_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o only_a highpriest_n mediator_n and_o advocate_n for_o my_o acceptance_n with_o thou_o i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o even_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n to_o grant_v i_o a_o free_a and_o full_a pardon_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o seal_v the_o assurance_n thereof_o unto_o my_o soul_n by_o that_o illuminate_n quicken_a seal_v and_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o proceed_v from_o thy_o bless_a self_n and_o from_o thy_o son_n my_o bless_a saviour_n therewith_o do_v thou_o enlighten_v my_o understanding_n that_o i_o may_v understand_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n contain_v in_o thy_o word_n therewith_o confirm_v my_o judgement_n in_o thy_o truth_n and_o let_v i_o experience_n the_o demonstration_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n therewith_o transform_v and_o rectify_v my_o rebellious_a will_n and_o bring_v it_o to_o a_o conformity_n to_o thy_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n thereby_o enable_v i_o to_o mortify_v my_o corruption_n and_o let_v not_o sin_n have_v dominion_n over_o i_o thereby_o do_v thou_o draw_v my_o affection_n unto_o thyself_o and_o let_v not_o worldly_a vanity_n be_v my_o delight_n o_o do_v thou_o replenish_v and_o satisfy_v my_o thirst_a soul_n in_o want_v of_o grace_n we_o sad_o may_v our_o sad_a estate_n condole_v nothing_o but_o grace_n can_v satisfy_v the_o thirst_a christian_n soul_n grace_n be_v attain_v by_o that_o soul_n that_o unto_o god_n do_v cry_v by_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n that_o ask_v believe_o with_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o christ_n through_o the_o operate_a power_n of_o thy_o spirit_n of_o truth_n that_o my_o heart_n may_v abundant_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o save_a benefit_n and_o be_v thorough_o furnish_v to_o praise_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n hear_v accept_v and_o answer_v thy_o poor_a creature_n in_o these_o and_o all_o other_o particular_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n judge_v most_o expedient_a for_o thy_o poor_a creature_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a well-being_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n even_o for_o the_o meritorious_a name_n sake_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o only_a redeemer_n and_o advocate_n by_o who_o i_o have_v receive_v command_n direction_n and_o encouragement_n to_o appear_v before_o thou_o for_o who_o thy_o poor_a creature_n have_v always_o cause_v to_o bless_v and_o praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n unto_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v as_o be_v most_o due_a all_o glory_n power_n praise_n and_o obedience_n by_o we_o thy_o creature_n everlasting_o amen_n thus_o have_v i_o brief_o deliver_v my_o apprehension_n concern_v the_o creature_n go_v to_o god_n the_o father_n by_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n wherein_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o some_o particular_n as_o first_o what_o great_a concernment_n christ_n be_v to_o the_o believe_a soul_n now_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o exaltation_n who_o name_n be_v a_o prevail_a principle_n with_o the_o father_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o all_o those_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n therein_o second_o how_o high_o it_o do_v concern_v every_o soul_n to_o have_v a_o eye_n of_o faith_n fix_v on_o he_o and_o consider_v he_o with_o a_o due_a consideration_n in_o all_o his_o benefit_n three_o consider_v that_o as_o i_o be_o upon_o a_o use_n of_o direction_n towards_o the_o attainment_n of_o that_o excellent_a ornament_n annex_v prayer_n in_o christ_n name_n be_v a_o excel_v nt_v mean_n for_o the_o attain_n to_o a_o estate_n in_o the_o ornament_n holiness_n because_o it_o have_v precious_a promise_n thereunto_o annex_v holiness_n so_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n christ_n be_v not_o one_o of_o the_o least_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v attain_v inasmuch_o as_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v truth_n and_o can_v lie_v have_v crown_v the_o duty_n with_o a_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n gift_n as_o he_o have_v say_v 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 joh._n 16.23_o and_o lest_o any_o shall_v reply_v lord_n we_o know_v not_o the_o father_n and_o how_o shall_v we_o come_v unto_o he_o he_o annex_v this_o promise_n also_o to_o the_o other_o
we_o be_v reconcile_v by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n that_o be_v to_o say_v by_o his_o life_n whereunto_o he_o be_v rise_v again_o will_v he_o much_o more_o carry_v on_o the_o management_n of_o every_o branch_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o on_o his_o part_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o the_o crown_n of_o all_o his_o reconcile_a once_o with_o eternal_a salvation_n even_o as_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v a_o evidence_n of_o assurance_n unto_o all_o man_n that_o god_n will_v by_o the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n judge_v the_o world_n act._n 17.31_o so_o be_v the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n a_o sure_a evidence_n of_o confirmation_n that_o jesus_n christ_n ever_o live_v to_o perform_v every_o branch_n of_o the_o covenant_n unto_o believer_n as_o aforesaid_a by_o virtue_n of_o his_o office_n now_o as_o it_o be_v the_o counsel_n and_o requirement_n of_o god_n that_o person_n shall_v through_o the_o gospel-ministration_n believe_v on_o christ_n and_o conform_v to_o christ_n as_o aforesaid_a so_o also_o be_v it_o the_o counsel_n and_o requirement_n of_o god_n that_o person_n so_o embrace_v of_o christ_n by_o faith_n with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o conform_v to_o he_o shall_v visible_o confess_v their_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o visible_o put_v on_o the_o profession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o baptism_n in_o the_o way_n of_o christ_n confirm_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n gal._n 3.27_o the_o which_o baptism_n although_o with_o water_n administer_v do_v unto_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n comprehend_v figurative_o the_o ark_n of_o safety_n with_o the_o mercy_n seat_v also_o i._n e._n christ_n jesus_n with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o he_o which_o carry_v the_o soul_n through_o faith_n above_o the_o deluge_n of_o sin_n and_o condemnation_n for_o the_o same_o wherein_o the_o ungodly_a world_n do_v sink_v and_o perish_v while_o the_o believer_n remain_v in_o the_o ark_n do_v dwell_v in_o safety_n will_v you_o know_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o eunuch_n when_o baptize_v go_v away_o rejoice_v act._n 8.39.16.34_o sure_o he_o be_v by_o faith_n get_v into_o the_o ark_n wherein_o he_o do_v behold_v his_o security_n from_o the_o aforesaid_a deluge_n of_o sin_n and_o condemnation_n and_o set_v into_o a_o state_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n unto_o his_o consolation_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n say_v the_o apostle_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n rom._n 5.11_o noah_n in_o believe_v god_n word_n and_o improve_n the_o mean_n by_o god_n appoint_v according_a to_o his_o advice_n and_o counsel_n do_v therein_o answer_v a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n and_o answer_v his_o conscience_n with_o peace_n and_o security_n to_o his_o great_a joy_n and_o consolation_n so_o a_o believer_n in_o embrace_v god_n word_n and_o improve_n it_o accord_a to_o his_o advice_n and_o counsel_n do_v therein_o answer_v a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n and_o god_n do_v in_o the_o say_a improvement_n answer_v the_o conscience_n with_o peace_n and_o the_o soul_n with_o preservation_n to_o its_o great_a joy_n and_o consolation_n a_o believer_n by_o be_v baptize_v do_v thereby_o visible_o justify_v god_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o word_n and_o god_n do_v by_o baptism_n visible_o signify_v his_o justify_n of_o the_o believer_n unto_o a_o participation_n of_o all_o his_o church-priviledge_n according_a to_o his_o covenant_n the_o publican_n say_v christ_n justify_v god_n be_v baptize_v with_o the_o baptism_n of_o john_n but_o the_o pharisee_n and_o lawyer_n reject_v the_o counsel_n of_o god_n against_o themselves_o be_v not_o baptize_v of_o he_o luk_n 7.29_o 30._o the_o publican_n it_o seem_v do_v apply_v the_o word_n of_o god_n believe_o the_o pharisee_n and_o lawyer_n give_v not_o so_o much_o credit_v thereunto_o where_o the_o word_n of_o a_o king_n be_v say_v solomon_n there_o be_v power_n but_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o only_o the_o word_n of_o a_o king_n but_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n in_o who_o word_n baptism_n stand_v both_o by_o command_n and_o promise_v matth._n 28.19_o to_o believer_n by_o command_n for_o their_o observation_n and_o by_o promise_n to_o their_o consolation_n and_o salvation_n he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v mark_n 16.16_o the_o word_n of_o this_o king_n be_v a_o word_n of_o power_n it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v rom._n 1.16_o yea_o it_o be_v a_o word_n of_o power_n also_o to_o the_o unbeliever_n for_o to_o judge_v he_o unto_o condemnation_n for_o reject_v the_o same_o as_o say_v jesus_n christ_n he_o that_o reject_v i_o and_o receive_v not_o my_o word_n have_v one_o that_o judge_v he_o the_o word_n that_o i_o have_v speak_v the_o same_o shall_v judge_v he_o at_o the_o last_o day_n his_o reason_n be_v for_o i_o have_v not_o speak_v of_o myself_o but_o my_o father_n which_o send_v i_o he_o give_v i_o a_o commandment_n what_o i_o shall_v say_v and_o what_o i_o shall_v speak_v and_o i_o know_v that_o his_o commandment_n be_v life_n everlasting_a whatsoever_o i_o speak_v therefore_o even_o as_o the_o father_n say_v unto_o i_o so_o i_o speak_v joh._n 12_o 48_o 49_o 50._o here_o behold_v a_o faithful_a mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n he_o bring_v nothing_o to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n but_o what_o be_v the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n the_o father_n for_o they_o to_o believe_v observe_v and_o do_v according_o and_o as_o baptism_n be_v equal_o confirm_v to_o we_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o gospel-doctrine_n for_o to_o be_v believe_v and_o observe_v in_o its_o place_n so_o it_o do_v great_o concern_v all_o person_n exercise_v faith_n in_o christ_n to_o observe_v it_o so_o as_o to_o answer_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o the_o administration_n and_o improvement_n of_o the_o same_o in_o order_n to_o its_o end_n and_o uses_n and_o withal_o consider_v that_o if_o it_o do_v become_v a_o shell_n without_o a_o kernel_n to_o any_o person_n it_o be_v for_o want_v of_o faith_n in_o the_o subject_a upon_o who_o it_o be_v administer_v to_o behold_v the_o kernel_n and_o to_o feed_v thereon_o and_o indeed_o it_o be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o good_a pleasure_n of_o almighty_n god_n to_o order_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n unto_o all_o people_n for_o to_o beget_v faith_n in_o they_o and_o those_o convert_v to_o the_o faith_n unto_o a_o visible_a demonstration_n of_o the_o same_o to_o be_v meet_a subject_n for_o baptism_n and_o visible_a church-membership_a by_o the_o same_o and_o whereas_o some_o person_n do_v pretend_v they_o be_v baptize_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o slight_a baptism_n with_o water_n as_o too_o low_a a_o ordinance_n for_o they_o to_o observe_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o it_o and_o rather_o plead_v the_o cessation_n of_o it_o than_o the_o observation_n of_o it_o in_o answer_v whereunto_o consider_v that_o if_o any_o person_n may_v have_v be_v exempt_v from_o baptism_n upon_o that_o plea_n of_o be_v baptize_v with_o the_o spirit_n then_o doubtless_o christ_n and_o also_o those_o person_n speak_v of_o act._n 10._o may_v have_v be_v exempt_v inasmuch_o as_o they_o be_v extraordinary_o inspire_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o gift_n thereof_o yet_o these_o must_v put_v on_o the_o administration_n thereof_o as_o a_o act_n of_o righteousness_n in_o submission_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n whence_o note_n that_o the_o high_a attainment_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o spiritual_a gift_n of_o grace_n we_o can_v attain_v unto_o in_o this_o life_n do_v not_o exempt_a or_o free_a any_o person_n from_o but_o rather_o oblige_v the_o more_o unto_o and_o make_v they_o the_o more_o meet_a for_o action_n in_o those_o ordinance_n of_o baptism_n and_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o their_o several_a place_n end_n and_o use_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o question_n whether_o those_o person_n pretend_v the_o abovesaid_a plea_n for_o their_o omission_n and_o opposition_n of_o the_o afore-recited_n ordinance_n be_v at_o all_o partaker_n of_o that_o spirit_n whereunto_o they_o do_v pretend_v forasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o lead_v soul_n into_o the_o observation_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o not_o into_o the_o omission_n or_o opposition_n of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v that_o although_o i_o have_v proceed_v so_o far_o upon_o this_o point_n of_o baptism_n in_o order_n to_o the_o vindication_n of_o it_o and_o believer_n in_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o same_o yet_o have_v i_o not_o digress_v from_o the_o matter_n of_o direction_n to_o the_o
chap._n ix_o contain_v a_o use_n of_o reprehension_n and_o admonition_n unto_o several_a sort_n of_o man_n in_o this_o generation_n who_o notwithstanding_o the_o excellency_n of_o holiness_n and_o the_o great_a concernment_n thereof_o to_o the_o advance_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o creature_n comfort_n and_o eternal_a consolation_n do_v wilful_o neglect_v or_o careless_o improve_v the_o way_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o attainment_n thereof_o as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o ornament_n altogether_o out_o of_o fashion_n and_o of_o no_o use_n nor_o comline_v to_o be_v find_v in_o it_o of_o these_o person_n be_v first_o the_o ignorant_a soul_n that_o sit_v down_o content_o in_o a_o estate_n of_o ignonorance_n make_v the_o custom_n of_o their_o country_n and_o the_o tradition_n of_o their_o ancestor_n the_o only_a rule_n and_o ground_n for_o their_o chief_a action_n but_o as_o for_o the_o matter_n of_o holiness_n with_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o its_o attainment_n the_o poor_a creature_n be_v mere_o stranger_n the_o estate_n and_o condition_n of_o such_o soul_n be_v much_o to_o be_v lament_v in_o that_o so_o much_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n be_v afford_v and_o so_o much_o ignorance_n remain_v under_o the_o same_o by_o reason_n of_o a_o careless_a negligence_n of_o apply_v the_o rational_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o diligent_a use_n of_o the_o mean_v afford_v by_o a_o serious_a search_n into_o the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n with_o due_a consideration_n and_o meditation_n of_o the_o same_o thereby_o to_o gain_v the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o acquaintance_n with_o he_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n and_o to_o the_o establish_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o its_o salvation_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o scripture_n reckon_v the_o say_a carelessness_n and_o negligence_n in_o this_o matter_n under_o the_o notion_n of_o folly_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o point_n of_o the_o great_a folly_n in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o be_v admire_v that_o god_n have_v give_v forth_o such_o excellent_a mean_n of_o knowledge_n and_o salvation_n in_o the_o same_o and_o the_o creature_n not_o esteem_v it_o worth_a the_o improve_n solomon_n be_v a_o man_n endue_v with_o great_a wisdom_n and_o yet_o he_o seem_v not_o to_o reach_v the_o depth_n of_o the_o creature_n negligence_n herein_o or_o at_o least_o god_n great_a mercy_n in_o afford_v such_o excellent_a mean_n unto_o the_o creature_n and_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o same_o wherefore_o say_v he_o be_v there_o a_o price_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o fool_n to_o get_v wisdom_n see_v he_o have_v no_o heart_n to_o it_o pro._n 17.16_o yet_o solomon_n lay_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o person_n not_o attain_v to_o wisdom_n in_o his_o not_o improve_n the_o mean_n and_o his_o not_o improve_n the_o mean_n to_o be_v his_o folly_n as_o we_o may_v understand_v he_o in_o his_o expression_n 24.7_o prov._n 24.7_o prov._n 24.7_o wisdom_n be_v too_o high_a for_o a_o fool_n say_v solomon_n and_o why_o he_o open_v not_o his_o mouth_n in_o the_o gate_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v the_o way_n and_o mean_n in_o which_o wisdom_n be_v attainable_a be_v by_o he_o neglect_v as_o without_o knowledge_n the_o mind_n can_v be_v good_a so_o doubtless_o it_o be_v general_o possess_v with_o carnality_n the_o which_o as_o say_v the_o apostle_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n rom._n 8.7_o and_o through_o ignorance_n be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n eph._n 4.18_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v desire_v that_o every_o soul_n in_o this_o estate_n will_v take_v counsel_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n give_v out_o by_o solomon_n to_o cry_v after_o knowledge_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o voice_n for_o understanding_n to_o seek_v for_o she_o as_o for_o hide_a treasure_n imply_v a_o diligent_a search_n into_o god_n word_n with_o earnest_a supplication_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n for_o the_o attainment_n thereof_o then_o say_v the_o text_n shall_v thou_o understand_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o find_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n for_o the_o lord_n give_v wisdom_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n come_v knowledge_n and_o understanding_n pro._n 2.2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o i_o shall_v only_o present_v two_o or_o three_o scripture_n more_o to_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o person_n that_o sit_v down_o as_o satisfy_v and_o content_v under_o this_o estate_n of_o ignorance_n and_o so_o leave_v they_o to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o almighty_a the_o first_o scripture_n be_v record_v in_o pro._n 24._o ver_fw-la 3_o 4._o through_o wisdom_n be_v a_o house_n build_v and_o by_o understanding_n it_o be_v establish_v and_o by_o knowledge_n shall_v the_o chamber_n be_v fill_v with_o all_o precious_a and_o pleasant_a riches_n these_o word_n admit_v of_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o meaning_n as_o it_o may_v be_v thus_o the_o house_n build_v to_o signify_v a_o person_n or_o people_n build_v up_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o observation_n of_o his_o truth_n as_o saint_n peter_n teach_v in_o his_o first_o epistle_n chap._n 2._o vers_fw-la 5._o you_o also_o as_o lively_a stone_n be_v build_v up_o a_o spiritual_a house_n etc._n etc._n to_o this_o sense_n be_v those_o word_n of_o judas_n but_o you_o belove_v build_v up_o yourselves_o on_o your_o most_o holy_a faith_n pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n etc._n etc._n jud._n 20._o second_o you_o have_v the_o mean_n by_o which_o the_o building_n be_v rear_v up_o and_o that_o be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v through_o wisdom_n intimate_v the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n contain_v in_o his_o word_n three_o the_o way_n of_o establishment_n and_o that_o be_v say_v by_o understanding_n as_o if_o a_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n or_o the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o jesus_n be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o a_o soul_n establishment_n therein_o 119.34_o psal_n 119.34_o give_v i_o understanding_n say_v david_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n when_o wisdom_n enter_v into_o thy_o heart_n say_v solomon_n and_o knowledge_n be_v pleasant_a unto_o thy_o soul_n 12._o prov._n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o discretion_n shall_v preserve_v thou_o understanding_n shall_v keep_v thou_o to_o deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o way_n of_o the_o evil_a man_n etc._n etc._n four_o it_o be_v say_v by_o knowledge_n shall_v the_o chamber_n be_v fill_v with_o all_o pleasant_a and_o precious_a riches_n intimate_v the_o inward_a and_o uppermost_a room_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o mind_n the_o will_n affection_n yea_o all_o the_o rational_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n shall_v through_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v fill_v and_o furnish_v with_o the_o precious_a qualification_n of_o divine_a grace_n according_a to_o christ_n jesus_n in_o a_o measure_n and_o with_o the_o pleasant_a and_o comfortable_a manifestation_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n wherein_o be_v satisfy_a joy_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o this_o be_v eternal_a life_n to_o know_v thou_o the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n who_o thou_o have_v send_v joh._n 17.3_o hereunto_o agree_v those_o word_n of_o peter_n in_o his_o second_o epistle_n record_v in_o the_o first_o chapter_n ver_fw-la 3._o who_o word_n be_v these_o grace_n and_o peace_n be_v multiply_v unto_o you_o through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n according_a as_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v unto_o life_n and_o godliness_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v we_o to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n whence_o we_o may_v note_v these_o particular_n by_o the_o way_n first_n the_o gift_n give_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n and_o that_o be_v all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n second_o the_o way_n of_o conveyance_n of_o these_o thing_n unto_o the_o soul_n and_o that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n three_o the_o effect_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o mean_v receive_v in_o knowledge_n and_o that_o be_v a_o estate_n of_o godliness_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o also_o preservation_n in_o this_o estate_n whence_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o a_o estate_n of_o holiness_n or_o godliness_n and_o eternal_a life_n with_o all_o thing_n appertain_v thereunto_o be_v the_o free_a and_o proper_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o be_v high_o to_o be_v prize_v observe_v observe_v and_o careful_o improve_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o every_o soul_n that_o desire_v his_o own_o well-being_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o true_a felicity_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n do_v consist_v the_o which_o attainment_n be_v enjoy_v through_o a_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o this_o
the_o lord_n have_v determine_v that_o in_o their_o unrighteousness_n he_o will_v reject_v they_o and_o leave_v they_o to_o satan_n delusion_n that_o divine_a justice_n may_v be_v satisfy_v in_o their_o condemnation_n to_o this_o purpose_n consider_v well_o some_o testimony_n among_o many_o give_v out_o by_o god_n spirit_n in_o his_o servant_n of_o old_a as_o in_o 2_o thes_n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o the_o epistle_n of_o jud._n 4._o here_o observe_v they_o be_v person_n turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o laciviousness_n deny_v the_o only_a lord_n god_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o withal_o observe_v that_o this_o denial_n be_v not_o to_o be_v confine_v only_o to_o such_o atheist_n that_o say_v there_o be_v not_o any_o god_n but_o also_o those_o person_n be_v herein_o comprehend_v that_o in_o word_n do_v acknowledge_v there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o christ_n but_o yet_o although_o they_o live_v under_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n gracious_a word_n and_o word_n of_o grace_n yet_o refuse_v to_o live_v in_o god_n counsel_n therein_o contain_v to_o live_v in_o those_o way_n &_o work_n that_o their_o own_o ungodly_a lust_n do_v lead_v they_o to_o and_o such_o be_v those_o person_n that_o paul_n to_o titus_n speak_v of_o that_o confess_v they_o know_v god_n but_o in_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a and_o disobedient_a and_o unto_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a tit._n 1.16_o and_o with_o these_o scripture_n consider_v wisdom_n voice_n prov._n 1._o for_o 20._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n wherefore_o all_o you_o that_o lie_v down_o secure_o upon_o the_o bed_n of_o ignorance_n and_o profaneness_n solace_v yourselves_o in_o carnal_a vanity_n and_o the_o mammon_n of_o this_o world_n o_o look_v unto_o the_o lord_n who_o desire_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n rather_o than_o burn_v offering_n hos_fw-la 6.6_o and_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n rather_o than_o sacrifice_n look_v up_o and_o behold_v it_o be_v not_o ignorance_n and_o profaneness_n but_o holiness_n that_o lead_v to_o happiness_n it_o be_v not_o the_o qualification_n of_o the_o old_a man_n as_o hatred_n malice_n envy_n evil-speaking_a backbiting_a and_o devour_v nor_o any_o profane_a and_o carnal_a vanity_n but_o the_o qualification_n of_o love_n to_o christ_n his_o truth_n and_o member_n yea_o love_n to_o enemy_n to_o all_o man_n as_o they_o be_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n the_o workmanship_n of_o his_o hand_n with_o peace_n towards_o all_o man_n mercy_n pity_n and_o compassion_n towards_o the_o oppress_a and_o distress_a meekness_n patience_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n and_o temperance_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o piety_n and_o charity_n that_o lead_v to_o holiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n against_o such_o say_v the_o apostle_n there_o be_v no_o law_n and_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_a the_o old_a man_n or_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n neither_o be_v it_o ignorance_n but_o a_o true_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n through_o which_o the_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_a and_o these_o divine_a grace_n or_o qualification_n of_o christ_n be_v beget_v conceive_v nourish_v and_o preserve_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o bring_v forth_o into_o action_n to_o the_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o mind_n and_o meditation_n exercise_v chief_o in_o temporal_a thing_n but_o a_o diligent_a and_o careful_a exercise_v the_o mind_n and_o meditation_n in_o the_o divine_a precept_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n contain_v in_o his_o word_n with_o a_o wrestle_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n for_o a_o sanctify_a use_n thereof_o unto_o the_o soul_n whereby_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o truth_n in_o he_o be_v obtain_v wherefore_o will_v thou_o have_v heaven_n for_o thy_o inheritance_n press_v after_o holiness_n will_v thou_o be_v holy_a suffer_v not_o the_o old_a man_n to_o lie_v 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in_o harvest_n be_v a_o son_n that_o cause_v shame_n prov._n 10.5_o these_o word_n in_o the_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o they_o give_v we_o this_o note_n or_o observation_n by_o the_o way_n that_o it_o be_v a_o point_n of_o excellent_a wisdom_n in_o a_o person_n or_o people_n diligent_o to_o improve_v opportunity_n and_o mean_n for_o heaven_n attainment_n while_o the_o season_n serve_v but_o shame_n and_o contempt_n be_v the_o attendant_n of_o a_o person_n or_o people_n careless_a and_o negligent_a in_o improve_n opportunity_n and_o mean_n for_o heavenly_a attainment_n in_o their_o season_n or_o while_o they_o be_v afford_v to_o they_o if_o thou_o be_v wise_a thou_o shall_v be_v wise_a for_o thyself_o prov._n 9.12_o thy_o diligence_n in_o season_n shall_v redound_v to_o thy_o own_o advantage_n and_o eternal_a benefit_n but_o if_o thou_o scorn_v thou_o alone_o shall_v bear_v it_o for_o god_n have_v not_o call_v we_o to_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n 1_o thes_n 3.7_o 8._o he_o therefore_o that_o despise_v despise_v not_o man_n but_o god_n at_o who_o wrath_n the_o earth_n shall_v tremble_v and_o the_o nation_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o abide_v his_o indignation_n jer._n 10.10_o a_o prudent_a man_n forsee_v the_o evil_a and_o hide_v himself_o but_o the_o simple_a pass_n on_o and_o be_v punish_v prov._n 22.3_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v strong_a confidence_n and_o his_o child_n shall_v have_v a_o place_n of_o refuge_n prov._n 14.26_o sure_o he_o scorn_v the_o scorner_n but_o he_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o lowly_a the_o wise_a shall_v inherit_v glory_n but_o shame_n shall_v be_v the_o promotion_n of_o fool_n prov._n 3.34_o 35._o the_o heart_n of_o the_o prudent_a get_v knowledge_n and_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o wise_a seek_v knowledge_n prov._n 18.15_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v pure_a word_n psal_n 12.6_o they_o be_v the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n knowledge_n &_o understanding_n they_o proceed_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n 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for_o who_o sake_n many_o time_n the_o tranquillity_n of_o a_o city_n or_o nation_n be_v prolong_v wherefore_o all_o you_o that_o have_v any_o respect_n unto_o your_o native_a country_n king_n and_o kingdom_n or_o unto_o your_o own_o soul_n and_o yet_o be_v solace_v yourselves_o in_o wicked_a vicious_a way_n let_v daniel_n counsel_n find_v acceptation_n with_o you_o to_o break_v off_o your_o sin_n by_o righteousness_n and_o your_o iniquity_n by_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o poor_a if_o it_o may_v be_v a_o lengthen_v of_o your_o own_o tranquillity_n and_o of_o your_o country_n king_n and_o kingdom_n dan._n 4.27_o and_o all_o you_o that_o be_v desciple_v to_o christ_n and_o by_o confession_n of_o faith_n and_o baptism_n have_v join_v yourselves_o into_o a_o congregational_a way_n of_o church-communion_n to_o live_v to_o christ_n and_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o in_o all_o his_o holy_a appointment_n contain_v in_o his_o word_n remember_v christ_n counsel_n by_o way_n of_o caution_n to_o you_o 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horseleech_n and_o her_o daughter_n and_o their_o brood_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o satan_n will_n to_o the_o enslave_v sinner_n condemnation_n the_o which_o freeness_n of_o christ_n to_o impart_v of_o his_o fullness_n to_o poor_a sinner_n as_o aforesaid_a be_v evidence_v six-fold_n first_o by_o that_o order_n he_o take_v by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o his_o truth_n to_o inform_v the_o creature_n of_o their_o enslave_v state_n and_o of_o their_o remedy_n to_o be_v in_o he_o attainable_a by_o convert_v to_o he_o second_o by_o his_o invitation_n give_v out_o for_o sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v all_o you_o that_o through_o the_o influence_n of_o my_o doctrine_n be_v draw_v forth_o to_o consider_v and_o become_v sensible_a of_o your_o estate_n by_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n thereof_o desire_v a_o remedy_n come_v unto_o i_o submit_v to_o my_o supremacy_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v rest_n for_o your_o soul_n 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thereunto_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o bride_n say_v come_v and_o let_v he_o that_o be_v a_o thirst_n come_v and_o let_v he_o that_o hear_v say_v come_v and_o whosoever_o will_v let_v he_o come_v and_o take_v of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o rev._n 22.17_o motive_n the_o five_o a_o five_o motive_n for_o encouragement_n to_o the_o say_a mean_n for_o the_o aforesaid_a cure_n may_v be_v the_o privilege_n attainable_a thereby_o this_o water_n of_o free_a grace_n which_o we_o be_v so_o call_v and_o invite_v to_o by_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o sanctify_a person_n that_o have_v taste_v thereof_o and_o from_o their_o experience_n commend_v it_o to_o we_o be_v not_o only_o effectual_a to_o clarify_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a horseleech_n and_o her_o brood_n but_o also_o to_o qualify_v the_o heart_n with_o the_o divine_a qualification_n of_o grace_n for_o nature_n and_o quality_n like_o the_o fountain_n whence_o they_o flow_v to_o the_o evidence_n of_o 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