1_o joh._n 4._o 16._o and_o we_o have_v know_v and_o believe_v the_o love_n that_o god_n have_v to_o we_o knit_v it_o to_o the_o former_a and_o how_o strong_o will_v it_o bind_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o this_o point_n of_o faith_n behold_v say_v he_o and_o admire_v the_o fatherly_a love_n of_o god_n to_o we_o poor_a abject_n in_o the_o world_n he_o have_v make_v we_o child_n despise_v indeed_o by_o worldly_a man_n but_o by_o himself_o so_o magnify_v that_o when_o christ_n appear_v we_o shall_v also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o be_v eternal_o happy_a in_o behold_v his_o face_n this_o love_n he_o have_v testify_v this_o testimony_n we_o have_v know_v and_o attain_v this_o knowledge_n by_o faith_n to_o which_o very_a end_n i_o have_v write_v this_o whole_a epistle_n that_o you_o may_v know_v you_o have_v eternal_a life_n see_v 1_o joh._n 5.13_o chap._n xxv_o further_a confirmation_n from_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o testimony_n of_o the_o ancient_n let_v we_o 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maâ—u_fw-mi 〈…〉_z yeâ—_n iâ—_n please_v the_o lord_n as_o for_o many_o reason_n best_o know_v to_o his_o own_o wisdom_n so_o certain_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n in_o they_o and_o their_o glory_n in_o he_o to_o exercise_v they_o with_o many_o temptation_n and_o manifold_a trial_n so_o that_o be_v encumber_a with_o much_o wrestle_v against_o unbelief_n and_o other_o corruption_n they_o can_v for_o the_o present_a attain_v this_o certainty_n but_o when_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n be_v strengthen_v and_o these_o mist_n of_o tentation_n overblown_a the_o faithful_a soul_n see_v clear_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n lead_v he_o to_o salvation_n and_o evident_o discern_v his_o everlasting_a happiness_n seal_v up_o to_o his_o soul_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o yet_o even_o then_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o lose_v though_o not_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n yet_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o consequent_o that_o comfortable_a persuasion_n of_o our_o eternal_a life_n for_o as_o some_o man_n by_o much_o neglect_n of_o seasonable_a refresh_n decay_v in_o bodily_a strength_n and_o liveliness_n of_o spirit_n and_o some_o other_o by_o great_a distemper_n fall_v into_o sickness_n and_o weakness_n so_o the_o strong_a christian_n who_o can_v say_v as_o david_n 23.4,6_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n i_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n for_o thou_o be_v with_o i_o sure_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n shall_v follow_v i_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n yet_o either_o by_o neglect_n or_o coldness_n in_o the_o mean_n word_n prayer_n etc._n etc._n or_o by_o some_o grievous_a sin_n may_v find_v that_o joy_n of_o his_o salvation_n utter_o hide_v and_o cloud_v as_o do_v also_o that_o holy_a prophet_n psal._n 51.12_o after_o he_o have_v commit_v that_o foul_a sin_n upon_o vriah_n and_o his_o wife_n chap._n xxviii_o what_o mean_n must_v be_v use_v for_o obtain_v this_o assurance_n sure_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o land_n 20.6_o that_o garden_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v allot_v and_o bequeath_v to_o abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n and_o their_o seed_n even_o to_o his_o own_o dear_a child_n on_o earth_n as_o a_o father_n therefore_o intend_v some_o portion_n for_o his_o belove_a child_n will_v build_v plant_v furnish_v and_o adorn_v it_o with_o all_o commodious_a help_n &_o convenient_a pleasure_n for_o his_o good_a 11.12_o so_o the_o lord_n care_v for_o this_o land_n his_o eye_n be_v continual_o upon_o it_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o year_n to_o the_o end_n hence_o as_o it_o flourish_v with_o corn_n balm_n oil_n etc._n etc._n so_o be_v it_o water_v with_o shower_n and_o flow_a river_n of_o milk_n wine_n and_o honey_n yet_o be_v this_o earthly_a but_o a_o dark_a shadow_n of_o that_o heavenly_a canaan_n which_o land_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o lord_n legacâ—ed_v only_o to_o his_o heir_n even_o the_o joynt-heire_n with_o christ._n how_o rich_a therefore_o be_v it_o in_o glory_n how_o ravish_v in_o divine_a pleasure_n if_o the_o outward_a court_n of_o heaven_n dazzle_v the_o strong_a eye_n with_o surpass_a beauty_n and_o brightness_n oh_o what_o be_v the_o inward_a retire_n and_o presence_n of_o that_o great_a king_n how_o unspeakeable_o how_o incomprehensible_o bright_a and_o glorious_a no_o marvel_n then_o if_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v taste_v some_o fruit_n of_o this_o heavenly_a country_n labour_v for_o full_a assurance_n in_o the_o conveyance_n of_o this_o purchase_a possession_n now_o then_o in_o the_o next_o and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v by_o what_o mean_v a_o christian_a may_v attain_v this_o security_n and_o find_v his_o soul_n firm_o instate_v and_o settle_v in_o it_o very_o as_o in_o the_o material_a so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o spiritual_a building_n he_o
joy_n in_o tribulation_n or_o consolation_n for_o afflict_a spirit_n by_o phinees_n fletcher_n b.d._n and_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n at_o hilgay_n in_o norfolk_n psal._n 34._o 19_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o out_o of_o all_o london_n print_v for_o james_n boler_n dwell_v at_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o marigold_n in_o paul_n churchyard_n 1632._o to_o the_o true_o honourable_a my_o most_o honour_a cousin_n sir_n walter_n roberts_n knight_n and_o baronet_n and_o to_o his_o gracious_a lady_n everlasting_a consolation_n of_o the_o eternal_a comforter_n sir_n your_o very_a ancient_a gentry_n do_v not_o so_o ennoble_v you_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n as_o your_o new_a man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o church_n naz._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v that_o ancient_a &_o eloquent_a father_n the_o new_a birth_n be_v the_o noble_a birth_n in_o the_o creation_n man_n be_v the_o first_o and_o last_o creature_n last_o in_o time_n first_o in_o place_n and_o dignily_n be_v make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 38._o and_o the_o great_a favourite_n of_o heaven_n and_o now_o the_o new_a creature_n though_o last_o bear_v as_o jacob_n yet_o as_o jacâ—b_n obtain_v the_o birthright_n and_o overtop_n the_o elder_a the_o best_a herald_n god_n bless_a spirit_n prefer_v the_o beraean_o as_o more_o noble_a or_o best_a bear_v 17.11_o who_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o all_o readiness_n of_o mind_n etc._n etc._n and_o sure_o if_o high_a blood_n of_o generous_a parent_n set_v we_o aloft_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n how_o much_o more_o lustre_n among_o christian_n will_v that_o immortal_a seed_n give_v you_o whereby_o you_o be_v bear_v 13â—_n not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n now_o though_o i_o well_o know_v that_o the_o near_a relation_n of_o fleshly_a alliance_n and_o blood_n which_o be_v betwixt_o we_o beside_o many_o other_o knot_n of_o friendship_n have_v tie_v my_o heart_n long_o since_o unto_o you_o both_o in_o all_o unfeigned_a affection_n yet_o this_o spiritual_a kindred_n be_v a_o much_o dear_a and_o near_a link_n unite_n my_o soul_n unto_o you_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o i_o can_v true_o say_v with_o that_o bless_a apostle_n 8_o i_o be_o affectionate_o desirous_a of_o you_o and_o willing_a to_o impart_v to_o you_o not_o only_o this_o slender_a fruit_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o my_o own_o soul_n bebause_v you_o be_v dear_a unto_o i_o i_o be_o confident_a you_o will_v receive_v this_o pledge_n of_o love_n with_o the_o same_o affection_n with_o which_o it_o be_v present_v and_o therefore_o leave_v these_o few_o consolation_n to_o the_o application_n of_o that_o great_a comforter_n and_o yourselves_o with_o all_o your_o olive_n branch_n unto_o the_o unction_n of_o that_o holy_a one_o and_o perfect_a growth_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n i_o commend_v the_o weak_a author_n to_o your_o christian_a love_n and_o prayer_n who_o while_o he_o be_v shall_v ever_o be_v your_o willing_a servant_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n phinees_n fletcher_n to_o the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n christian_n reader_n whosoever_o thou_o be_v who_o mourn_v and_o be_v humble_v under_o the_o sense_n of_o spiritual_a poverty_n to_o thou_o belong_v that_o blessedness_n of_o the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o strong_a consolation_n of_o that_o great_a comforter_n 3,4â—_n witness_v he_o that_o buy_v it_o for_o thou_o and_o by_o his_o own_o mouth_n have_v bequeath_v it_o to_o thou_o in_o his_o testament_n but_o how_o cunning_a satan_n be_v to_o hide_v this_o evidence_n from_o thy_o blubber_a eye_n wâ—ll_n need_v no_o other_o testimony_n than_o thou_o own_o unquiet_a and_o deject_a spirit_n the_o height_n of_o grace_n be_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 8._o and_o this_o be_v a_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a and_o indeed_o a_o lesser_a heaven_n upon_o earth_n now_o that_o curse_a enemy_n envy_v thou_o that_o thy_o future_a heaven_n but_o be_v rage_a mad_a that_o thou_o shall_v even_v here_o also_o enjoy_v a_o heaven_n of_o joy_n in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n therefore_o employ_v all_o his_o policy_n and_o fallacy_n to_o hinder_v thy_o rejoice_v and_o to_o hold_v down_o thy_o heart_n in_o distrustful_a fear_n and_o sorrow_n thou_o may_v easy_o observe_v that_o none_o have_v be_v more_o câ—st_v down_o in_o this_o uncomfortable_a mourning_n than_o those_o who_o thou_o will_v confess_v have_v have_v most_o cause_n of_o rejoice_v that_o princely_a prophet_n have_v the_o oath_n of_o god_n attest_v by_o his_o holiness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v david_n 89.35_o and_o i_o know_v thou_o will_v acknowledge_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o deep_a mourning_n a_o bless_a saint_n and_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o rejoice_v always_o in_o the_o lord_n yet_o be_v there_o a_o time_n when_o his_o soul_n lie_v groan_v under_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n of_o heavy_a discomfort_n 50.10_o he_o that_o when_o he_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o have_v no_o light_n when_o not_o one_o spark_n of_o earthly_a consolation_n shine_v forth_o unto_o he_o 35â—6_n can_v yet_o stay_v himself_o on_o the_o lord_n and_o can_v fill_v his_o heart_n in_o this_o wane_n nay_o eclipse_n with_o the_o borrow_a light_n of_o his_o countenance_n â—ven_o this_o saint_n find_v a_o time_n when_o his_o soul_n refuse_v comfort_n 77â—2_n when_o even_o the_o remembrance_n of_o â—od_n his_o main_a cordial_a become_v his_o speâ—iall_a coâ—asive_a so_o that_o his_o spirit_n be_v overwhelm_v with_o it_o read_v careful_o that_o 77_o psalm_n and_o thou_o will_v confess_v that_o thy_o trouble_n of_o spirit_n do_v not_o equal_a at_o lest_o can_v exceed_v he_o it_o be_v a_o constant_a practice_n of_o satan_n to_o hold_v and_o rock_n a_o carnal_a heart_n in_o all_o presumptuous_a quietness_n and_o rejoice_v and_o if_o he_o may_v to_o keep_v down_o the_o believe_a soul_n in_o continual_a unchearefulnesse_n and_o mourning_n i_o 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in_o by_o our_o just_a god_n in_o general_a as_o a_o herald_n of_o arm_n to_o summon_v all_o man_n to_o lay_v down_o their_o rebellion_n and_o come_v in_o by_o repentance_n in_o particular_a a_o messenger_n of_o wrath_n and_o beginning_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o reprobate_n and_o disobedient_a but_o a_o ambassador_n for_o peace_n and_o the_o narrow_a gate_n to_o heaven_n to_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a brief_o to_o run_v over_o this_o description_n that_o affliction_n be_v a_o grievous_a evil_n shall_v need_v no_o other_o witness_n but_o our_o sense_n yet_o further_o testify_v by_o that_o infallible_a truth_n â—1_n no_o chastisement_n for_o the_o present_a seem_v to_o be_v joyous_a but_o grievous_a that_o it_o be_v the_o attendant_n of_o sin_n be_v evident_a 6.23_o death_n enter_v by_o sin_n and_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n
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be_v in_o any_o affliction_n first_o which_o before_o be_v mention_v 20.30_o the_o blueness_n of_o the_o wound_n serve_v to_o purge_v the_o evil_a and_o the_o stripe_n within_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o belly_n it_o purge_v out_o the_o old_a leven_a and_o make_v we_o a_o new_a lump_n second_o the_o fire_n of_o affliction_n soften_v our_o iron_n heart_n and_o prepare_v they_o for_o the_o hammer_n of_o the_o word_n 23.29_o to_o frame_v we_o after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o to_o set_v upon_o we_o the_o beauty_n of_o his_o holiness_n it_o bring_v forth_o the_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n now_o what_o be_v there_o in_o all_o the_o world_n which_o if_o we_o may_v wish_v and_o have_v we_o will_v prefer_v or_o equal_v with_o this_o holiness_n neither_o shall_v it_o too_o much_o trouble_n nay_o in_o some_o respect_n it_o shall_v cheer_v we_o that_o we_o find_v inward_a terror_n &_o grievance_n doubt_n desertion_n buffeter_n of_o satan_n we_o apply_v outward_a medicine_n to_o infant_n and_o weak_a one_o but_o inward_a physic_n as_o it_o be_v give_v by_o expert_a physician_n to_o the_o strong_a so_o it_o work_v more_o strong_o inward_a stripe_n work_v on_o the_o bowel_n cleanse_v the_o inward_a man_n this_o shake_n root_v our_o faith_n more_o strong_o and_o this_o disease_n of_o doubt_v occasional_o seel_v we_o in_o more_o fullness_n and_o assurance_n of_o faith_n chap._n vi_o the_o application_n of_o this_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n now_o when_o we_o have_v well_o taste_v and_o swallow_v this_o cordial_n let_v we_o by_o some_o meditation_n and_o particular_a application_n labour_n to_o digest_v it_o and_o even_o incorporate_a this_o spiritual_a food_n into_o our_o soul_n for_o as_o it_o be_v with_o this_o earthly_a so_o be_v it_o with_o that_o heavenly_a fire_n of_o the_o word_n it_o will_v soon_o be_v extinguish_v or_o else_o lie_v dead_a &_o useless_a unless_o it_o be_v blow_v up_o by_o meditation_n thus_o therefore_o let_v the_o afflict_a spirit_n confer_v and_o commune_v with_o itself_o be_v it_o not_o my_o gracious_a god_n who_o reach_v forth_o this_o bitter_a cup_n of_o wormwood_n to_o i_o come_n it_o not_o from_o his_o wonderful_a love_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o covenant_n who_o promise_v to_o do_v i_o good_a have_v therefore_o in_o my_o necessity_n temper_v this_o potion_n for_o i_o my_o unfaithful_a heart_n require_v it_o his_o faithfulness_n give_v it_o my_o dead_a cold_a heart_n and_o the_o sick_a sinful_a matter_n in_o my_o soul_n call_v for_o it_o his_o flagrant_a love_n his_o wisdom_n and_o compassion_n administer_v it_o and_o shall_v not_o i_o then_o receive_v it_o if_o he_o send_v it_o in_o wrath_n shall_v not_o i_o take_v it_o with_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o if_o he_o reach_v it_o to_o i_o in_o love_n and_o faithfulness_n shall_v not_o i_o receive_v it_o with_o cheerful_a thankfulness_n 18.11_o oh_o shall_v not_o i_o drink_v of_o the_o cup_n which_o my_o father_n have_v give_v i_o have_v it_o be_v a_o messenger_n of_o confusion_n well_o may_v i_o tremble_v and_o mourn_v yet_o not_o murmur_v but_o be_v a_o ambassador_n of_o peace_n employ_v purposely_o for_o my_o sovereign_n and_o supreme_a good_a and_o his_o glory_n shall_v i_o not_o make_v it_o welcome_a and_o will_v not_o he_o work_v his_o own_o end_n by_o it_o shall_v noâ—_n this_o bitter_a root_n by_o his_o sanctify_a power_n shoot_v forth_o that_o most_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o glory_n oh_o thou_o ravish_a beauty_n of_o divine_a holiness_n thou_o most_o excellent_a image_n and_o nature_n of_o god_n oh_o thou_o unspeakable_a and_o unconceivable_a happiness_n with_o god_n in_o glory_n shall_v any_o thing_n be_v unwelcome_a which_o bring_v you_o to_o i_o or_o carry_v i_o to_o you_o be_v it_o water_n fire_n be_v it_o hell_n itself_o shall_v i_o not_o pass_v through_o it_o to_o attain_v you_o this_o light_a affliction_n bring_v with_o it_o a_o weight_n of_o glory_n this_o momentary_a affliction_n a_o eternal_a glory_n this_o despise_a affliction_n a_o excel_a excellent_a glory_n and_o can_v then_o the_o root_n be_v so_o bitter_a as_o the_o fruit_n delightful_a can_v i_o with_o a_o good_a will_n nay_o with_o pleasure_n eat_v a_o bitter_a or_o sour_a salad_n as_o help_v to_o purge_v out_o some_o melancholy_n humour_n and_o to_o whet_v the_o dull_a appetite_n and_o shall_v i_o not_o much_o more_o swallow_v this_o pill_n which_o be_v bitter_a only_a in_o the_o mouth_n but_o in_o the_o stomach_n full_o of_o sweetness_n and_o nourishment_n nay_o be_v not_o all_o these_o affliction_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n especial_a evidence_n of_o my_o adoption_n and_o filiation_n through_o christ_n be_v not_o these_o stripe_n so_o many_o witness_n that_o i_o be_o his_o child_n and_o this_o smart_n a_o sure_a testimony_n that_o i_o be_o genuine_a and_o no_o bastard_n and_o with_o all_o the_o resâ—_n have_v not_o he_o promise_v and_o assure_v i_o not_o to_o fail_v nor_o forsake_v i_o but_o to_o uphold_v i_o in_o it_o and_o bring_v i_o through_o it_o and_o comfort_v i_o by_o it_o and_o glorify_v i_o after_o it_o have_v not_o all_o the_o member_n of_o that_o glorious_a body_n and_o the_o head_n himself_o the_o prince_n of_o glory_n be_v perfect_v through_o affliction_n 10._o have_v they_o not_o all_o head_n and_o member_n pass_v through_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n this_o roaâ—ing_a wilderness_n through_o many_o fear_n terror_n grievous_a desertion_n 5.7_o cry_v out_o with_o strong_a cry_n and_o bitter_a to_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v they_o 12.2_o yet_o set_v the_o joy_n before_o they_o have_v endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v now_o set_v down_o in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n now_o therefore_o 5._o rejoice_v my_o soul_n in_o tribulation_n know_v that_o tribulation_n bring_v forth_o patience_n and_o patience_n experience_n and_o expertence_n hope_v and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v give_v to_o to_o we_o 1.3_o nay_o count_v thou_o it_o exceed_a joy_n when_o thou_o falleâ—t_v into_o these_o temptation_n know_v that_o the_o trial_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o patience_n only_o thou_o oh_o my_o gracious_a god_n who_o scourge_v every_o son_n who_o thou_o receive_v receive_v i_o who_o thou_o scourge_v thou_o who_o chastise_v where_o thou_o love_v oh_o love_v this_o poor_a soul_n which_o thou_o chastise_v thou_o who_o correct_a not_o for_o thy_o pleasure_n but_o for_o our_o profit_n oh_o teach_v i_o to_o profit_n by_o thy_o correction_n make_v my_o soul_n to_o partake_v of_o thy_o son_n holiness_n and_o then_o lie_v on_o what_o measure_n thou_o see_v good_a of_o his_o affliction_n oh_o let_v i_o be_v conform_v to_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n that_o i_o may_v be_v conform_v to_o his_o life_n and_o resurrection_n gracious_a father_n after_o thou_o have_v crown_v i_o with_o his_o thorn_n crown_v i_o also_o with_o his_o glory_n chap._n vii_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o word_n now_o as_o good_a chyrurgian_n often_o heal_v some_o sore_n with_o lance_a and_o cure_v with_o wound_n so_o the_o lord_n most_o frequent_o open_v some_o passage_n by_o affliction_n and_o make_v a_o issue_n for_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o drayne_v they_o and_o draw_v out_o the_o sinful_a matter_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o make_v a_o lesser_a wound_n to_o cure_v the_o great_a but_o as_o he_o use_v these_o lancer_n and_o corrosive_n so_o also_o have_v he_o singular_a lenitive_n and_o anodynes_n to_o comfort_n and_o strengthen_v the_o wound_a spirit_n three_o especial_a mean_n have_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n set_v out_o for_o sovereign_a cordial_n to_o a_o sick_a soul_n first_o his_o word_n second_o those_o holy_a
mystery_n which_o we_o ordinary_o call_v sacrament_n three_o prayer_n all_o of_o they_o fit_v by_o his_o wisdom_n to_o our_o necessity_n and_o excellent_a help_n as_o well_o to_o preserve_v the_o sound_n as_o to_o heal_v the_o bruise_a heart_n for_o prayer_n be_v as_o the_o open_n of_o a_o fester_a wound_n and_o let_v out_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o corrupt_a core_n of_o the_o old_a adam_n which_o fill_v it_o with_o pain_n &_o anguish_n the_o word_n be_v as_o the_o plaster_n which_o apply_v the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n unto_o the_o sore_a as_o well_o rot_v and_o draw_v out_o the_o sinful_a matter_n as_o also_o quicken_v the_o sound_a part_n and_o cause_v the_o spirit_n to_o grow_v and_o wax_v in_o health_n and_o strength_n the_o sacrament_n be_v as_o rouler_n bind_v on_o keep_v close_o and_o fast_o the_o plaster_n to_o the_o paâ—â—_n affect_v of_o all_o these_o something_o will_v be_v note_v several_o but_o brief_o to_o begin_v with_o the_o word_n i_o purpose_v not_o to_o gather_v thence_o all_o those_o comfort_n which_o be_v every_o where_o store_v up_o in_o it_o this_o task_n will_v take_v up_o all_o the_o time_n of_o methuselah_n it_o shall_v be_v sufficient_a evident_o to_o demonstrate_v first_o that_o god_n have_v give_v his_o word_n to_o be_v a_o comfort_n to_o his_o choose_a and_o second_o wherein_o general_o it_o may_v be_v apply_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o sovereign_a cordial_n neither_o do_v i_o intend_v to_o distinguish_v between_o the_o word_n write_v and_o preach_v the_o substance_n be_v in_o both_o the_o same_o and_o the_o difference_n only_o in_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o conve_v it_o unto_o we_o the_o one_o be_v as_o the_o salve_n in_o the_o lump_n the_o other_o as_o the_o same_o salve_n spread_v and_o apply_v sufficient_a be_v it_o that_o whether_o it_o be_v deliver_v by_o hand_n or_o mouth_n 50.92_o it_o be_v our_o comfort_n in_o affliction_n and_o that_o which_o quicken_v we_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v in_o affliction_n it_o be_v our_o delight_n oh_o when_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n be_v wound_v with_o the_o sting_n and_o vex_v with_o the_o smart_n of_o sin_n when_o be_v strike_v with_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n it_o be_v sick_a at_o the_o heart_n strive_v and_o struggle_v for_o life_n with_o hellish_a agonye_n 119.103_o how_o sweet_a then_o be_v his_o promise_n unto_o our_o mouth_n more_o than_o honey_n unto_o our_o taste_n look_v as_o a_o weary_a and_o faint_a traveller_n stifle_v with_o dust_n and_o melt_v with_o heat_n be_v revive_v with_o a_o cool_a stream_n and_o gentle_a breath_n of_o air_n so_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o humble_a sinner_n tire_v and_o torment_v with_o fiery_a temptation_n be_v wonderful_o refresh_v with_o those_o sweet_a breathe_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n and_o these_o water_n of_o life_n flow_v from_o the_o sanctuary_n 25.25_o as_o be_v cold_a water_n to_o a_o weary_a soul_n so_o be_v good_a news_n from_o a_o far_a country_n never_o do_v the_o chase_v and_o emboss_a hart_n so_fw-ge longue_fw-fr for_o the_o river_n of_o water_n or_o more_o greedy_o plunge_v or_o bathe_v himself_o in_o they_o when_o he_o have_v find_v they_o as_o the_o afflict_a conscience_n pursue_v by_o satan_n and_o hunt_v by_o the_o cry_n of_o his_o own_o loud_a sin_n thirst_v pine_n and_o even_o faynt_v for_o those_o joyful_a news_n of_o peace_n bring_v down_o from_o heaven_n now_o to_o this_o very_a end_n be_v the_o word_n write_v that_o we_o may_v have_v comfort_n from_o the_o scripture_n 15.4_o and_o therefore_o be_v we_o command_v to_o comfort_v one_o another_o with_o those_o word_n 18_o to_o this_o end_n be_v it_o put_v into_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n messenger_n 50.4_o that_o they_o may_v administer_v a_o word_n in_o season_n to_o he_o that_o be_v weary_a who_o be_v therefore_o with_o a_o fearful_a adjuration_n strait_o charge_v to_o comfort_n 1,2_o for_o so_o signify_v that_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o english_a exhort_v and_o 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his_o disciple_n 24.32_o that_o they_o feel_v they_o to_o burn_v within_o while_o he_o discourse_v with_o they_o &_o open_v the_o scripture_n so_o those_o faithful_a christian_n who_o give_v up_o their_o heart_n unto_o a_o constant_a read_n hear_v and_o meditate_v in_o that_o holy_a word_n shall_v experimental_o find_v and_o feel_v it_o to_o be_v a_o fire_n to_o thaw_v their_o freeze_a dead_a and_o sluggish_a spirit_n to_o put_v forward_o and_o quicken_v they_o strong_a bond_n to_o tie_v and_o knit_v their_o waver_a affection_n unto_o all_o constancy_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o god_n service_n how_o do_v that_o reprove_v word_n awaken_v david_n 12._o rouse_v &_o raise_v he_o from_o his_o deep_a and_o long_a security_n how_o do_v those_o sweet_a promise_n quicken_v he_o and_o enlarge_n his_o heart_n hasten_v his_o foot_n to_o run_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n 32.50_o the_o same_o effect_n of_o this_o bless_a ordinance_n our_o experience_n teach_v we_o in_o which_o respect_v not_o only_o those_o precious_a promise_n but_o even_o those_o sharp_a reproof_n also_o be_v sweet_a and_o comfortable_a bitter_a indeed_o in_o the_o mouth_n but_o sweet_a and_o very_a cordial_a to_o the_o inward_a man_n stir_v up_o our_o sleepy_a nature_n dash_v out_o that_o sluggishness_n and_o bind_v our_o heart_n more_o close_a and_o fast_o in_o that_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o very_a knot_n of_o our_o covenant_n last_o how_o welcome_a to_o a_o weary_a traveller_n be_v good_a company_n who_o will_v go_v along_o with_o he_o in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o intend_v to_o lodge_v in_o the_o same_o inn_n much_o comfort_n therefore_o will_v arise_v to_o we_o from_o those_o practical_a scripture_n psalm_n etc._n etc._n for_o how_o be_v we_o refresh_v in_o our_o journey_n by_o those_o please_a conference_n which_o we_o enjoy_v with_o those_o bless_a saint_n look_v as_o in_o our_o travel_n nothing_o more_o cheer_v and_o make_v we_o forget_v all_o weariness_n than_o good_a company_n discourse_v of_o thing_n profitable_a and_o delightful_a so_o when_o we_o go_v along_o with_o these_o bless_a saint_n in_o those_o practical_a write_n open_v their_o very_a heart_n unto_o we_o and_o unfolding_a the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n how_o be_v we_o recreate_v and_o strengthen_v how_o sweet_o do_v we_o forget_v &_o with_o little_a or_o no_o trouble_n swallow_v many_o difficulty_n &_o hard_a passage_n in_o our_o journey_n through_o this_o wretched_a world_n how_o comfortable_a be_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n even_o in_o this_o life_n our_o conversation_n with_o they_o be_v a_o little_a paradise_n oh_o how_o infinite_a joy_n will_v flow_v from_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n in_o heaven_n it_o be_v one_o and_o not_o the_o least_o part_n of_o our_o happiness_n 23â—_n that_o
we_o shall_v come_v to_o that_o general_a assembly_n and_o the_o church_n of_o the_o first-born_a which_o be_v write_v in_o heaven_n now_o then_o when_o we_o here_o converse_v and_o confer_v with_o they_o it_o can_v but_o be_v a_o great_a delight_n and_o refresh_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o more_o because_o in_o all_o occurrent_n and_o occasion_n they_o will_v furnish_v we_o in_o any_o duty_n in_o receive_v of_o any_o blessing_n how_o shall_v we_o see_v their_o heart_n swell_v and_o their_o lip_n overflow_v with_o all_o thankfulness_n how_o do_v they_o melt_v in_o humiliation_n and_o swim_v in_o tear_n how_o do_v they_o sharpen_v their_o voice_n in_o fervent_a petition_n in_o any_o desertion_n what_o expression_n of_o longueing_n what_o sigh_v pine_a mourn_a how_o do_v they_o fill_v their_o mouth_n with_o insinuate_a argument_n to_o woo_v the_o lord_n return_v and_o regain_v the_o sense_n of_o his_o favour_n â—2_n give_v he_o no_o rest_n till_o they_o feel_v the_o joy_n of_o their_o salvation_n restore_v chap._n x._o the_o application_n of_o this_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n hence_o also_o may_v a_o afflict_a spirit_n take_v word_n unto_o itself_o and_o say_v why_o do_v i_o thus_o vex_v my_o own_o heart_n and_o disquiet_v myself_o in_o vain_a do_v i_o not_o still_o enjoy_v the_o holy_a &_o bless_a word_n of_o my_o god_n be_v there_o any_o loss_n which_o it_o do_v not_o rich_o supply_v can_v i_o be_v poor_a who_o possess_v those_o precious_a promise_n 8.34_o can_v i_o be_v miserable_a who_o attend_v on_o the_o post_n of_o his_o door_n and_o hear_v he_o if_o i_o lose_v father_n mother_n house_n land_n have_v not_o i_o a_o promise_n of_o a_o hundred-fold_n for_o the_o present_a beside_o that_o eternal_a life_n to_o come_v mar._n 10.30_o if_o i_o be_o in_o any_o distress_n have_v i_o not_o a_o promise_n that_o when_o father_n and_o mother_n forsake_v i_o he_o well_o take_v i_o up_o psal._n 27.10_o have_v i_o not_o his_o command_n to_o cast_v my_o care_n upon_o he_o 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lead_v i_o to_o life_n a_o lamp_n in_o the_o way_n enlighten_v i_o and_o a_o guide_n with_o a_o light_n direct_v i_o a_o burn_a light_n quicken_a my_o freeze_a heart_n when_o it_o be_v dull_a a_o sweet_a companion_n refresh_v i_o when_o i_o be_o weary_a be_v it_o not_o a_o plain_a way_n a_o even_a way_n a_o clean_a way_n a_o strait_a delightful_a and_o pleasant_a way_n do_v thou_o ever_o oh_o my_o soul_n tread_v one_o step_n in_o it_o but_o that_o thou_o find_v some_o precious_a gem_n and_o jewel_n what_o treasure_n of_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n of_o faith_n hope_n love_n and_o every_o rich_a grace_n have_v there_o offer_v and_o even_o thrust_v themselves_o into_o thy_o hand_n oh_o what_o lovely_a fellowship_n what_o heavenly_a company_n what_o sweet_a and_o ravish_a conference_n have_v and_o do_v i_o there_o enjoy_v no_o soon_o step_v i_o into_o that_o path_n of_o faith_n butâ—_n instant_o that_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a go_v before_o i_o and_o with_o a_o hundred_o sweet_a comfort_n draw_v i_o on_o to_o those_o his_o step_n that_o walk_v in_o the_o same_o faith_n i_o may_v obtain_v the_o same_o blessing_n 3.9_o when_o i_o enter_v into_o the_o tract_n of_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o true_a repentance_n how_o cheerful_o do_v that_o weep_a marie_n lead_v and_o conduct_v i_o when_o i_o set_v my_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o heavenly_a love_n how_o fervent_o do_v that_o most_o zealous_a apostle_n draw_v i_o after_o he_o see_v see_v how_o many_o glorious_a saint_n see_v oh_o see_v the_o king_n of_o saint_n and_o glory_n thy_o gracious_a saviour_n in_o every_o good_a way_n direct_v sustain_v cheer_v and_o even_o carry_v thou_o along_o to_o that_o heavenly_a paradise_n what_o my_o soul_n shall_v those_o three_o eastern_a sage_n when_o one_o star_n alone_o lead_v they_o to_o christ_n than_o a_o poor_a despise_a infant_n go_v before_o they_o 2.9,10_o shall_v they_o rejoice_v rejoice_v with_o exceed_v great_a joy_n and_o will_v thou_o or_o for_o very_a shame_n can_v thou_o hang_v down_o the_o head_n when_o so_o many_o heavenly_a light_n when_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n himself_o comfort_v thou_o with_o his_o own_o and_o such_o his_o star_n presence_n and_o cheerful_a beam_n lead_v and_o conduct_v thou_o to_o that_o inheritance_n of_o light_n and_o infinite_a glory_n oh_o than_o thou_o eternal_a word_n way_n and_o light_n who_o have_v bring_v my_o foot_n and_o enter_v they_o into_o thy_o word_n a_o lightsome_a way_n settle_v i_o yet_o more_o deep_o in_o it_o that_o my_o heart_n may_v stand_v fast_o in_o thou_o my_o way_n put_v thy_o word_n into_o my_o mouth_n that_o my_o mouth_n ever_o talk_v of_o it_o may_v grow_v fruitful_a in_o edification_n oh_o clear_a my_o eye_n with_o this_o true_a heavenly_a light_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v with_o joy_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n chap._n xi_o comfort_n seal_v up_o in_o the_o sacrament_n it_o have_v also_o please_v our_o gracious_a god_n to_o add_v seal_n to_o his_o word_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n 6.18_o certain_o every_o word_n of_o god_n be_v infallible_a heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v but_o not_o a_o word_n that_o he_o have_v speak_v god_n have_v not_o therefore_o annex_v seal_n to_o his_o covenant_n that_o it_o or_o his_o purpose_n but_o that_o our_o weak_a heart_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v how_o unspeakable_a be_v this_o comfort_n that_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o despise_v our_o weak_a faith_n and_o disdain_v our_o poor_a soul_n struggle_v under_o unbelief_n that_o he_o shall_v yield_v to_o our_o weakness_n and_o underprop_v it_o with_o these_o powerful_a abetter_n of_o his_o truth_n he_o may_v shake_v the_o head_n at_o we_o when_o he_o see_v so_o little_a credit_n give_v to_o his_o word_n but_o he_o rather_o strengthen_v we_o with_o these_o sacred_a mystery_n which_o be_v to_o we_o as_o the_o hand_n of_o christ_n reach_v out_o to_o peter_n to_o save_v our_o waver_a soul_n ready_a to_o sink_v through_o unbelief_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n be_v 40,41_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o i_o will_v not_o turn_v away_o from_o they_o to_o do_v they_o good_a but_o will_v put_v my_o fear_n into_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o shall_v never_o depart_v from_o i_o yea_o i_o will_v rejoice_v over_o they_o to_o do_v they_o good_a the_o consolationsâ—_n flow_v from_o this_o covenant_n thus_o seal_v how_o strong_a how_o full_a for_o first_o throw_v down_o a_o man_n thus_o seal_v up_o in_o this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n from_o all_o the_o joy_n of_o this_o world_n into_o a_o very_a hell_n upon_o earth_n have_v he_o lose_v all_o his_o substance_n child_n health_n of_o body_n nay_o peace_n of_o soul_n also_o in_o some_o measure_n as_o job_n yet_o may_v he_o thence_o with_o strong_a comfort_n infallible_o conclude_v that_o this_o estate_n be_v good_a for_o he_o nay_o best_a for_o he_o for_o god_n be_v faithful_a and_o his_o covenant_n sure_a beyond_o all_o possibility_n of_o deceive_v or_o be_v deceive_v who_o have_v promise_v and_o seal_v his_o promise_n to_o do_v he_o good_a to_o rejoice_v over_o he_o in_o do_v he_o good_a hence_o the_o faithful_a soul_n will_v build_v this_o conclusion_n and_o rest_n upon_o it_o 119,71_o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o to_o be_v thus_o afflict_v 3.27_o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v the_o yoke_n in_o my_o youth_n oh_o if_o my_o faith_n be_v as_o strong_a as_o my_o sense_n i_o shall_v taste_v much_o more_o sweetness_n in_o god_n goodness_n than_o bitterness_n in_o his_o affliction_n again_o especial_o when_o we_o consider_v the_o matter_n of_o
endowment_n every_o creature_n may_v excel_v i_o stone_n more_o durable_a plant_n more_o vegetative_a beast_n more_o sensible_a even_a devil_n more_o wise_a and_o understanding_n but_o herein_o have_v thou_o magnify_v thy_o grace_n towards_o i_o thy_o abject_a creature_n that_o i_o excel_v other_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n in_o that_o wherein_o thou_o my_o glorious_a god_n excelle_v thyself_o that_o thou_o have_v print_v thy_o holiness_n thy_o divine_a image_n and_o beauty_n upon_o i_o and_o crown_v i_o with_o thy_o glory_n and_o honour_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o dance_v for_o joy_n his_o grace_n have_v prevent_v and_o far_o outrun_v thy_o wish_n as_o the_o first_o adam_n lose_v all_o his_o happiness_n by_o his_o ambitious_a desire_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o god_n in_o know_v good_a and_o evil_a so_o the_o second_o adam_n have_v restore_v all_o happiness_n by_o satisfy_v our_o ambition_n in_o make_v we_o like_o himself_o in_o love_v good_a and_o hate_v evil_a the_o life_n and_o estate_n which_o thou_o enjoy_v in_o christ_n the_o nourishment_n of_o that_o life_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o that_o estate_n equal_v and_o transcend_v thy_o most_o ambitious_a desire_n and_o wish_n 4â—4_n rejoice_v then_o in_o the_o lord_n again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v for_o the_o world_n be_v thou_o 3.22_o thing_n present_a and_o to_o come_v be_v thou_o life_n and_o death_n be_v thou_o nay_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n be_v thou_o thy_o portion_n the_o seal_n of_o thy_o portion_n and_o of_o thy_o inheritance_n in_o glory_n chap._n xiii_o comfort_n arise_v from_o prayer_n a_o three_o ordinance_n of_o god_n in_o which_o he_o yield_v we_o much_o consolation_n be_v prayer_n wherein_o whether_o we_o consider_v the_o privilege_n which_o we_o enjoy_v namely_o that_o we_o dust_n and_o sinful_a ash_n may_v speak_v unto_o the_o glorious_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n at_o any_o time_n of_o need_n bold_o through_o christ_n 3.12_o approach_v unto_o 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receive_v no_o other_o pledge_n of_o god_n love_n no_o other_o comfort_n but_o christ_n alone_o be_v noâ—_n this_o sufficient_a abundant_a nay_o a_o infinite_a testimony_n of_o his_o eternal_a love_n and_o a_o conâ—â—lation_n beyond_o all_o misery_n but_o when_o he_o be_v give_v thou_o what_o be_v not_o give_v thou_o when_o thou_o have_v he_o who_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o thou_o have_v all_o thing_n with_o gim_n 3.19_o oh_o if_o thou_o have_v knowledge_n of_o this_o love_n of_o christ_n which_o pass_v knowledge_n what_o trouble_n what_o earthly_a grief_n coâ—ld_v dismay_v thou_o how_o wholesome_a how_o pleasant_a how_o delectable_a how_o heavenly_a be_v the_o least_o taste_n of_o it_o o_o sweet_a gracious_a glorious_a saviour_n whether_o i_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o my_o head_n in_o heaven_n or_o down_o to_o myself_o thy_o most_o unworthy_a member_n on_o earth_n whether_o i_o consider_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v for_o my_o poor_a soul_n or_o how_o thou_o have_v do_v they_o i_o can_v but_o find_v infinite_a love_n in_o thou_o &_o infinite_a comfort_n in_o thy_o love_n thou_o be_v that_o true_a light_n 1.9_o all_o other_o borrow_v from_o thou_o 1.3_o thou_o be_v the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o father_n glory_n make_v and_o sustain_v all_o thing_n thou_o be_v the_o express_a image_n of_o thy_o father_n person_n god_n equal_a to_o thy_o father_n 2.6_o the_o mighty_a god_n 6_o the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n 1â—_n thou_o be_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n how_o fair_a how_o pleasant_a how_o full_a of_o ravish_a delight_n be_v thy_o love_n thy_o cheek_n as_o a_o bed_n of_o spice_n 16_o as_o sweet_a flower_n thy_o lip_n like_o lily_n drop_v sweet-smelling_a myrrh_n thy_o mouth_n most_o sweet_a thou_o be_v altogether_o lovely_a how_o be_v it_o then_o that_o i_o have_v find_v favour_n in_o thy_o sight_n who_o although_o once_o frame_v by_o thou_o after_o thy_o image_n yet_o wilful_o give_v up_o myself_o unto_o sin_n and_o satam_fw-la become_v the_o most_o deform_a the_o most_o abject_a the_o most_o pollute_a and_o silthy_a offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n oh_o my_o lord_n i_o be_o infinite_o unable_a to_o conceive_v either_o thy_o glorious_a excellence_n or_o my_o loathsome_a vileness_n yet_o have_v thou_o set_v thy_o heart_n upon_o such_o a_o one_o to_o love_v i_o and_o express_v that_o love_n by_o such_o effect_n that_o neither_o i_o can_v find_v word_n to_o utter_v it_o nor_o thought_n to_o apprehend_v it_o yet_o fain_o will_v i_o kindle_v and_o inflame_v my_o cold_a heart_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o it_o if_o i_o cast_v down_o my_o eye_n to_o look_v upon_o my_o bottomless_a misery_n i_o see_v myself_o shut_v up_o and_o imprison_v in_o unbelief_n 11.12_o bind_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o death_n condemn_v to_o hell_n where_o the_o pit_n have_v shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o i_o my_o lifâ—_n consume_v in_o post_v vanity_n my_o soul_n delight_v in_o â—he_n service_n of_o such_o a_o master_n who_o wage_n be_v endless_a misâ—ry_n a_o slave_n in_o the_o world_n to_o satan_n by_o disobedience_n and_o after_o in_o the_o other_o worlâ—_n a_o companion_n to_o he_o in_o infinite_a torment_n 6._o snare_n fire_n brimstone_n and_o a_o horrible_a tempest_n this_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o cup._n and_o as_o my_o state_n be_v infinite_o fearful_a so_o altogether_o helpless_a no_o creature_n have_v either_o power_n or_o pity_v to_o succour_v i_o nay_o i_o own_o soul_n so_o far_o from_o compassion_n of_o itself_o that_o it_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v in_o this_o depth_n of_o hellish_a misery_n from_o this_o and_o far_o great_a calamity_n then_o in_o this_o or_o any_o word_n can_v be_v express_v have_v thou_o gracious_o rescue_v i_o thou_o reachedst_a forth_o thy_o hand_n and_o have_v pluck_v i_o out_o of_o the_o belly_n of_o hell_n thou_o have_v draw_v i_o out_o of_o the_o horrible_a pit_n where_o no_o stay_n be_v &_o have_v set_v my_o foot_n 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thing_n but_o dung_n to_o this_o thou_o have_v annex_v i_o as_o a_o heir_n with_o thyself_o who_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o that_o by_o thou_o i_o the_o most_o base_a drudge_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n be_o lift_v up_o to_o a_o throne_n &_o crown_n to_o a_o immortal_a crown_n of_o glory_n such_o as_o never_o eye_n see_v never_o ear_n hear_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 2.9_o thou_o have_v wash_v i_o set_v thy_o own_o beauteous_a image_n upon_o i_o thou_o have_v reconcile_v justify_v full_o redeem_v i_o raise_v and_o set_v i_o with_o thyself_o in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o with_o all_o this_o and_o above_o all_o this_o thou_o have_v knit_v and_o unite_v i_o to_o thyself_o
and_o to_o thy_o glorious_a father_n so_o that_o i_o poor_a worm_n dust_n dung_n even_o i_o may_v be_v one_o even_o as_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o father_n and_o the_o father_n in_o thou_o 17.21_o that_o i_o may_v be_v one_o in_o both_o ob_fw-la height_n depth_n breadth_n and_o length_n of_o thy_o love_n how_o incomprehensible_a be_v thy_o grace_n how_o heavenly_a my_o consolation_n and_o how_o have_v thou_o wrought_v all_o this_o for_o i_o o_o my_o god_n my_o lord_n my_o gracious_a redeemer_n where_o shall_v i_o seek_v word_n or_o thought_n to_o set_v out_o this_o mercy_n wonderful_a be_v thy_o love_n in_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o that_o my_o soul_n know_v right_a well_o but_o in_o this_o how_o far_o beyond_o all_o possibility_n of_o apprehension_n &_o all_o expression_n of_o wonder_n that_o my_o miserable_a mortality_n may_v be_v clothe_v upon_o 5.4_o and_o i_o be_v bear_v anew_o in_o the_o divine_a nature_n thou_o do_v strip_v thyself_o of_o those_o robe_n of_o divine_a majesty_n 2,6_o in_o which_o thou_o know_v it_o to_o be_v no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a to_o god_n and_o be_v bear_v in_o my_o weak_a nature_n and_o find_v in_o the_o servileforme_a of_o my_o fleshly_a infirmity_n thou_o give_v thy_o body_n thou_o give_v thy_o soul_n for_o my_o sin_n thou_o be_v bind_v thou_o be_v mock_v thou_o be_v scourge_v condemn_v nail_v and_o dead_a on_o the_o cross_n thou_o oh_o mirror_n oh_o infinite_a miracle_n of_o mercy_n thou_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n do_v taste_v not_o only_a gall_n and_o vinegar_n but_o even_o wrath_n &_o hell_n for_o i_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o brand_n of_o hell_n oh_o my_o dead_a soul_n can_v thou_o see_v all_o this_o and_o want_v comfort_n can_v one_o cup_n of_o wine_n cheer_v thy_o heart_n and_o shall_v not_o such_o fruit_n of_o such_o a_o vine_n fill_v thou_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a oh_o what_o be_v thy_o portion_n when_o such_o be_v the_o price_n what_o thy_o inheritance_n when_o such_o the_o purchase_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o soul_n rejoice_v evermore_o in_o such_o a_o lord_n and_o such_o a_o love_n for_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v lose_v thou_o have_v gain_v christ_n &_o lose_v but_o dung_n with_o he_o thou_o receive_v whatsoever_o be_v true_o good_a and_o part_v for_o he_o with_o nothing_o but_o what_o in_o some_o respect_n be_v evil_a have_v i_o lose_v parent_n child_n friend_n land_n live_n yet_o i_o have_v not_o lose_v christ_n nor_o my_o lord_n will_v not_o lose_v i_o if_o i_o lose_v my_o life_n with_o the_o rest_n yet_o shall_v i_o not_o lose_v the_o life_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v my_o life_n he_o in_o life_n and_o death_n be_v my_o advantage_n 1.21_o let_v father_n mother_n brother_n sister_n wife_n child_n forsake_v and_o hate_v i_o yet_o the_o lord_n jesus_n will_v never_o leave_v i_o never_o cease_v to_o love_v i_o and_o he_o be_v better_a than_o a_o world_n of_o friend_n and_o kindred_n oh_o my_o lord_n to_o be_v in_o heaven_n without_o thou_o be_v exile_n but_o a_o sick_a bed_n a_o loathsome_a prison_n with_o thou_o be_v a_o heavenly_a paradise_n why_o then_o shall_v i_o be_v trouble_v see_v thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o dwell_v in_o thou_o by_o faith_n and_o thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o dwell_v in_o i_o by_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n only_o thou_o my_o saviour_n who_o have_v love_v i_o to_o death_n make_v i_o ever_o to_o live_v in_o thou_o and_o in_o thy_o love_n thou_o who_o have_v die_v for_o i_o plant_v thy_o death_n in_o i_o and_o bury_v my_o corruption_n in_o thy_o grave_n though_o who_o be_v crucify_v for_o i_o crucify_v the_o world_n to_o i_o the_o flesh_n in_o i_o and_o graft_v in_o i_o the_o life_n of_o thy_o resurrection_n make_v oh_o make_v i_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o suffering_n and_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n change_v this_o crown_n of_o thorn_n into_o that_o of_o glory_n chap._n xxi_o comfort_n which_o flow_v from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n again_o with_o those_o former_a draw_v from_o the_o two_o first_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n annexe_v the_o consolation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o faithful_a sweet_a and_o excellent_a be_v these_o comfort_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o vain_a that_o in_o specialty_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v call_v the_o comforter_n as_o be_v that_o person_n who_o be_v send_v by_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n by_o himself_o to_o work_v this_o effect_n in_o we_o let_v we_o then_o remember_v that_o this_o bless_a spirit_n do_v not_o only_o dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o gift_n faith_n love_n etc._n etc._n but_o personal_o which_o be_v evident_o express_v ephes._n 1.13,14_o you_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o or_o rather_o who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o greek_a can_v in_o ordinary_a construction_n of_o grammar_n agree_v with_o that_o of_o spirit_n the_o one_o be_v of_o the_o neuter_n the_o other_o of_o the_o masculine_a but_o the_o gender_n purposely_o change_v against_o use_n to_o show_v that_o the_o person_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n be_v with_o we_o in_o we_o and_o so_o continue_v and_o stay_v as_o a_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n and_o our_o full_a redemption_n in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v call_v his_o temple_n 1_o corinth_n 6._o 19_o thus_o also_o when_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v promise_v we_o joh._n 16._o 13_o 14._o our_o saviour_n alter_v the_o gender_n and_o use_v the_o masculine_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o again_o he_o not_o it_o shall_v glorify_v i_o to_o show_v that_o the_o very_o three_o person_n of_o trinity_n be_v give_v we_o yet_o he_o dwell_v not_o in_o we_o as_o sometime_o in_o the_o temple_n make_v with_o hand_n but_o as_o the_o soul_n rather_o dwell_v in_o the_o body_n so_o do_v the_o holy_a ghost_n dwell_v in_o the_o faithful_a quicken_a sustain_a &_o lead_v they_o on_o to_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o liege_v with_o we_o look_v as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o hart_n and_o head_n produce_v life_n sense_n and_o motion_n by_o the_o vital_a and_o animal_n spirit_n which_o be_v send_v by_o they_o and_o diffuse_v into_o every_o particular_a member_n quicken_v and_o move_v it_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n flow_v from_o he_o into_o his_o mystical_a body_n fill_v every_o part_n with_o life_n sense_n and_o motion_n 63._o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n 3â—6â—_n say_v our_o saviour_n so_o his_o apostle_n that_o quicken_v therefore_o be_v he_o call_v our_o life_n 8.10_o and_o they_o that_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n 25._o walk_v also_o or_o move_v in_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v also_o spiritual_a sense_n a_o taste_n 119.103_o whereby_o we_o perceive_v the_o sweetness_n of_o god_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a man_n savour_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n â—,5â—_n a_o spiritual_a touch_n and_o tenderness_n when_o the_o lord_n take_v away_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o give_v a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n 27._o a_o spiritual_a eye_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a man_n discern_v all_o thing_n 15._o a_o spiritual_a hear_n delight_v in_o the_o word_n and_o promise_v of_o god_n more_o than_o any_o musical_a harmony_n a_o spiritual_a send_v whereby_o the_o very_a name_n of_o christ_n be_v as_o a_o ointment_n 7.3_o pour_v forth_o now_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v not_o only_o work_v this_o comfort_n in_o we_o by_o faith_n give_v we_o power_n to_o apprehend_v thing_n absent_a or_o to_o come_v but_o apply_v they_o more_o immediate_o by_o this_o very_a sense_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n shall_v even_o feel_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a the_o consolation_n of_o god_n flow_v into_o it_o thus_o the_o bless_a spirit_n do_v first_o speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o from_o god_n and_o then_o give_v oâ—r_a spirit_n a_o open_a ear_n to_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o know_v our_o peace_n that_o so_o we_o may_v come_v to_o find_v ourselves_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n with_o christ._n 17._o thus_o he_o do_v not_o only_o spread_v a_o table_n for_o we_o and_o there_o set_v forth_o that_o bread_n of_o heaven_n in_o the_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n but_o give_v we_o power_n to_o eat_v make_v they_o more_o sweet_a to_o we_o than_o the_o honeycomb_n and_o thus_o bring_v we_o on_o to_o more_o fullness_n of_o growth_n and_o eternal_a life_n through_o christ._n hence_o come_v it_o that_o a_o christian_n can_v rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n because_o this_o holy_a spirit_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o love_v of_o god_n which_o be_v better_o than_o life_n 63.3_o and_o give_v we_o so_o palpable_a a_o sense_n of_o it_o that_o it_o bear_v down_o all_o other_o feeling_n before_o it_o see_v
roman_n 5._o 3,4_o 5._o so_o the_o apostle_n act_n 5._o 41._o thus_o as_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n do_v abound_v in_o any_o of_o his_o member_n 1â—5_n so_o do_v the_o god_n of_o consolation_n cause_n his_o comfort_n to_o abound_v through_o christ._n and_o as_o he_o thus_o sustain_v the_o soul_n in_o ordinary_a affliction_n so_o again_o in_o extra-ordinary_a trouble_n he_o pour_v out_o more_o than_o ordinary_a refresh_n always_o afford_v grace_n proportionable_a for_o the_o trial_n 13_o and_o the_o issue_n with_o the_o tentation_n thus_o when_o wicked_a persecutor_n have_v devise_v exquisite_a torment_n for_o the_o body_n of_o the_o faithful_a this_o bless_a spirit_n have_v measure_v out_o unto_o they_o strong_a and_o strange_a joy_n even_o transcendent_a ravish_n 36_o famous_a be_v the_o story_n of_o that_o thrice_o famous_a martyr_n theodorus_n record_v by_o ruffinus_n who_o be_v apprehend_v by_o a_o officer_n of_o that_o curse_a apostata_fw-la julian_n and_o from_o the_o 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there_o be_v no_o ability_n in_o his_o tongue_n nor_o possibility_n in_o word_n to_o set_v out_o that_o flow_a affection_n run_v over_o in_o his_o heart_n oh_o than_o what_o trouble_n shall_v deject_v we_o when_o he_o be_v our_o comforter_n be_v thou_o dull_a of_o hear_v be_v thou_o very_o unteachable_a that_o spirit_n be_v thy_o teacher_n who_o make_v the_o rude_a fisherman_n the_o most_o learned_a doctor_n of_o the_o world_n who_o teach_v they_o all_o tongue_n and_o knowledge_n in_o a_o instant_n be_v thou_o very_o forgetful_a this_o bless_a spirit_n be_v give_v thou_o to_o bring_v all_o thing_n to_o thy_o mind_n be_v thou_o slow_a in_o duty_n faint_a and_o soon_o weary_a this_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v to_o quicken_v thou_o to_o baptize_v thou_o with_o fire_n want_v thou_o any_o grace_n or_o any_o measure_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v all_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 23._o spring_v from_o this_o root_n love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n &c_n &c_n be_v thou_o assault_v with_o fear_n and_o doubt_v â—4_n this_o gracious_a spirit_n be_v thy_o seal_n and_o the_o earnest_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o possession_n chap._n xxii_o how_o to_o apply_v these_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n now_o when_o we_o have_v thorough_o weigh_v this_o great_a privilege_n and_o in_o it_o our_o many_o comfort_n let_v we_o lay_v they_o near_o to_o heart_n &_o fasten_v they_o there_o by_o some_o meditation_n thus_o confer_v with_o thy_o soul_n o_o gracious_a comforter_n who_o have_v take_v possession_n of_o this_o worthless_a heart_n for_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o keep_v it_o unto_o his_o use_n and_o kingdom_n how_o shall_v i_o want_v consolation_n who_o enjoy_v thou_o the_o only_a comforter_n how_o shall_v i_o want_v that_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o enjoy_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o oil_n of_o gladness_n thou_o be_v my_o life_n which_o can_v not_o dyeâ—_n thou_o my_o strength_n and_o the_o length_n of_o my_o day_n thou_o have_v open_v my_o eye_n to_o behold_v that_o heavenly_a honour_n and_o excellent_a glory_n those_o wonderful_a joy_n and_o infinite_a happiness_n which_o be_v give_v i_o by_o my_o father_n and_o purchase_v by_o my_o gracious_a redeemer_n thou_o have_v bore_v my_o ear_n to_o hear_v those_o more_o than_o heavenly_a strain_n of_o that_o angelical_a song_n 14._o on_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n thou_o have_v quicken_v my_o pallate_n to_o taste_v how_o good_a and_o sweet_a the_o lord_n be_v thou_o have_v cause_v my_o soul_n to_o send_v those_o precious_a ointment_n so_o that_o i_o find_v that_o costly_a spiknard_n spend_v on_o my_o saviour_n head_n have_v all_o the_o sweetness_n from_o the_o head_n on_o which_o it_o be_v spend_v thou_o have_v ravish_v my_o soul_n with_o those_o delectable_a feeling_n of_o peace_n and_o love_n which_o be_v better_o than_o life_n and_o the_o most_o heavenly_a sense_n of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n will_v sustain_v his_o infirmity_n how_o much_o more_o will_v thou_o most_o gracious_a spirit_n who_o be_v god_n almighty_a bear_v up_o and_o sustain_v thy_o weak_a faint_a creature_n who_o lean_v upon_o thou_o live_v by_o thou_o and_o whole_o give_v up_o his_o soul_n unto_o thou_o when_o i_o be_o dull_a thou_o quicken_v i_o when_o forgetful_a thou_o prompte_v i_o when_o cold_a thy_o fiery_a baptism_n warm_v i_o when_o doubtful_a thou_o confirme_v i_o when_o sad_a thou_o comforre_v i_o now_o than_o thou_o my_o gracious_a comforter_n perfect_a the_o temple_n which_o thou_o be_v build_n forsake_v not_o the_o work_n of_o â—hine_n hand_n prosper_v oh_o prosper_v thy_o handiwork_n enliven_v strengthen_v quicken_v sustain_v i_o that_o i_o may_v live_v in_o thou_o walk_v in_o thou_o abide_v in_o thou_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o serve_v praise_n and_o bless_v thou_o for_o ever_o chap._n xxiii_o further_a confirmation_n for_o the_o weak_a soul_n excellent_a be_v these_o comfort_n will_n many_o a_o weak_o christian_n say_v who_o as_o yet_o be_v hold_v down_o by_o strength_n of_o tentation_n singular_a refresh_n and_o sovereign_a cordial_n able_a not_o only_o to_o cure_v a_o sick_a but_o revive_v a_o dead_a spirit_n but_o alas_o i_o have_v no_o portion_n in_o they_o oh_o can_v i_o feel_v in_o my_o soul_n this_o glorious_a heavenly_a relation_n to_o god_n can_v i_o by_o any_o search_n find_v by_o any_o but_o one_o good_a and_o sure_a proof_n be_v assure_v that_o i_o be_v the_o least_o of_o god_n child_n the_o low_a of_o christ_n his_o member_n a_o live_a though_o never_o so_o little_a stone_n of_o that_o bless_a temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n all_o the_o discomfort_n of_o this_o present_a world_n poverty_n loss_n contempt_n reproach_n and_o scoff_n of_o man_n shall_v never_o trouble_v i_o oh_o then_o how_o cheerful_o can_v i_o wade_v through_o any_o grief_n any_o tentation_n but_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o feel_v my_o soul_n snare_v chain_v and_o enthral_v in_o sinful_a fetter_n easy_o and_o clear_o i_o perceive_v many_o sign_n rather_o of_o a_o natural_a estate_n still_o subject_a to_o sin_n and_o satan_n no_o power_n to_o get_v up_o from_o under_o my_o corruption_n but_o no_o good_a sign_n can_v i_o discern_v at_o least_o no_o certain_a evidence_n of_o such_o a_o happiness_n now_o indeed_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o howsoever_o these_o consolation_n be_v most_o approve_a medicine_n yet_o have_v they_o none_o or_o not_o their_o perfect_a operation_n where_o either_o they_o be_v not_o well_o and_o close_o apply_v or_o soon_o after_o this_o apply_v be_v rub_v off_o with_o some_o tentation_n in_o the_o last_o place_n therefore_o it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o nay_o very_o expedient_a by_o some_o few_o but_o apparent_a note_n and_o infallible_a mark_n of_o regeneration_n to_o clear_v the_o
that_o will_v build_v sure_a must_v dig_v deep_a and_o cast_v out_o loose_a â—ands_n lay_v a_o fast_n and_o strong_a foundation_n and_o then_o set_v up_o the_o wall_n and_o roof_n so_o he_o that_o will_v build_v up_o his_o soul_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o heavenly_a mansion_n must_v first_o fling_v out_o loose_a waver_n of_o a_o distrustful_a heart_n and_o doubtful_a appearance_n cast_v into_o his_o mind_n by_o satan_n and_o then_o lie_v his_o ground_n upon_o the_o rock_n the_o sure_a and_o unmoveable_a promise_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n i_o have_v often_o observe_v divers_a of_o the_o faithful_a strong_a in_o many_o grace_n and_o in_o this_o only_a to_o sight_n weak_a who_o have_v by_o the_o plain_a evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n be_v clear_o convince_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v plant_v and_o root_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o so_o have_v be_v for_o the_o present_a not_o a_o little_a cheer_v and_o comfort_v yet_o after_o by_o some_o tentation_n to_o have_v be_v whole_o dishearten_v and_o cast_v down_o again_o in_o themselves_o from_o all_o their_o joy_n and_o consolation_n conclude_v that_o all_o their_o religion_n be_v mere_a hypocrisy_n and_o themselves_o bare_a form_n and_o image_n without_o life_n this_o i_o be_o persuade_v proceed_v especial_o from_o want_n of_o a_o thorough-grounding_a their_o persuasion_n much_o suspense_n and_o unsettledness_n remain_v in_o they_o now_o than_o it_o will_v be_v very_o needful_a and_o expedient_a as_o brief_o as_o may_v be_v to_o set_v down_o how_o far_o the_o way_n of_o hypocrisy_n in_o appearance_n lie_v in_o our_o way_n to_o life_n and_o the_o period_n of_o it_o where_o it_o stop_v first_o than_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o man_n of_o mere_a show_n without_o the_o life_n of_o god_n may_v in_o his_o outward_a carriage_n to_o the_o word_n and_o ordinance_n of_o god_n keep_v way_n with_o a_o faithful_a and_o sincere_a christian_a hear_v frequent_a invite_v other_o honour_n thâ—_n word_n and_o the_o messenger_n of_o it_o most_o of_o these_o be_v find_v in_o herod_n 13.22_o a_o stink_a fox_n a_o rancke-smelling_a dissembler_n 6.20_o he_o hear_v john_n and_o know_v he_o a_o just_a and_o holy_a man_n fear_z and_o observe_v he_o when_o he_o hear_v he_o do_v many_o thing_n so_o those_o hypocrite_n ezek._n 33._o 30,31_o 32._o come_v to_o the_o word_n as_o god_n people_n sit_v there_o as_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o call_v on_o other_o to_o the_o same_o duty_n thus_o far_o they_o seem_v to_o hold_v way_n with_o the_o saint_n where_o do_v they_o part_v 1._o in_o the_o ground_n and_o end_n of_o this_o their_o frequent_a hear_n 2._o in_o the_o effect_n and_o issue_n follow_v their_o attendance_n the_o ground_n and_o end_n of_o hear_v the_o word_n in_o a_o hypocrite_n be_v sometime_o his_o carnal_a delight_n when_o his_o lustful_a ear_n be_v tickle_v with_o the_o soft_a eloquence_n and_o sweet_a tongue_n of_o the_o speaker_n and_o his_o itch_a 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shall_v say_v come_v you_o and_o let_v we_o go_v up_o to_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o his_o path_n where_o the_o faithful_a plain_o express_v their_o end_n of_o come_v to_o god_n in_o his_o word_n not_o only_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o light_n to_o teach_v and_o point_n out_o the_o right_a way_n but_o that_o it_o may_v give_v strength_n to_o their_o foot_n and_o enable_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o every_o good_a path_n second_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o hear_v for_o where_o the_o heart_n thus_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n as_o that_o holy_a cornelius_n to_o hear_v as_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o thing_n command_v by_o he_o 10.33_o the_o word_n be_v a_o mighty_a weapon_n to_o beat_v down_o all_o strong_a hold_n 4,5_o and_o every_o thing_n exalt_v against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n to_o bring_v every_o thought_n in_o obedience_n to_o christâ—_n it_o will_v work_v effectual_o when_o it_o be_v thus_o receive_v see_v 1_o the._n 2._o 13._o so_o that_o the_o faithful_a soul_n can_v true_o say_v i_o know_v no_o sin_n which_o my_o heart_n do_v not_o loath_a &_o desire_v to_o expel_v i_o know_v no_o command_n of_o christ_n in_o which_o i_o do_v not_o unfeigned_o desire_v &_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v with_o god_n this_o can_v stand_v with_o hypocrisy_n because_o as_o in_o a_o tomb_n there_o must_v be_v both_o a_o beautiful_a front_n without_o and_o a_o dead_a heart_n within_o a_o hypocrite_n must_v have_v a_o show_n else_o he_o be_v a_o heathen_a and_o but_o a_o show_n else_o a_o true_a believer_n but_o he_o be_v a_o neuter_n to_o both_o not_o a_o plain_a infidel_n for_o he_o have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n not_o faithful_a indeed_o for_o his_o heart_n still_o cleave_v to_o much_o sinful_a filthiness_n and_o be_v not_o purify_v from_o the_o whorish_a love_n of_o some_o darling-sinne_n many_o thing_n as_o herod_n he_o may_v all_o not_o only_o 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obedience_n do_v he_o desire_v to_o find_v every_o thought_n subdue_v to_o the_o yoke_n of_o christ_n nay_o even_o then_o in_o his_o hear_n his_o hart_n not_o steal_v away_o but_o with_o good_a leave_n and_o full_a permission_n go_v after_o his_o covetousness_n 31,32_o or_o some_o other_o corrupt_a lust_n and_o resolve_v to_o keep_v himself_o reserve_v in_o some_o thing_n make_v and_o set_v up_o in_o his_o heart_n a_o law_n against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o he_o will_v not_o so_o be_v tie_v to_o it_o but_o that_o in_o some_o thing_n he_o will_v use_v his_o own_o liberty_n again_o both_o a_o sound_n and_o rot_a heart_n rejoice_v in_o the_o word_n but_o thou_o find_v love_n to_o the_o word_n not_o in_o thy_o
mouth_n as_o the_o dissembler_n ezek._n 33._o 31._o when_o indeed_o his_o soul_n hate_v it_o at_o least_o some_o part_n of_o it_o but_o in_o thy_o heart_n he_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n 2_o thes._n 2._o 10._o and_o therefore_o rejoice_v not_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n but_o in_o the_o lie_v of_o satan_n promise_v life_n without_o reformation_n but_o thou_o out_o of_o love_n to_o the_o word_n even_o because_o it_o be_v a_o purify_n word_n rejoic_a in_o it_o especial_o that_o power_n of_o it_o whereby_o thy_o soul_n be_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v from_o thy_o own_o wickedness_n the_o upright_a and_o dissembler_n both_o burn_v in_o zeal_n but_o thou_o find_v thy_o heart_n angry_a and_o grieve_v not_o with_o some_o but_o all_o sin_n not_o with_o other_o only_o but_o most_o with_o thy_o own_o whereby_o god_n be_v dishonour_v last_o the_o hypocrite_n can_v thirst_v for_o christ_n at_o sometime_o when_o he_o be_v in_o the_o furnace_n as_o iron_n his_o heart_n for_o the_o present_a be_v soften_v but_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o fiery_a trial_n return_n to_o his_o hardness_n and_o indeed_o be_v only_o trouble_v never_o change_v but_o thou_o find_v a_o deep_a and_o unquenched_a thirst_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n ever_o burn_v in_o thy_o soul_n so_o that_o even_o in_o the_o day_n of_o peace_n thy_o heart_n be_v ever_o sigh_v after_o he_o and_o esteem_v he_o as_o the_o only_a medicine_n for_o thy_o sick_a spirit_n so_o the_o only_a food_n when_o thou_o be_v healthy_a and_o strong_a in_o all_o of_o these_o may_v the_o faithful_a soul_n easy_o perceive_v that_o he_o have_v outstrip_v the_o hypocrite_n and_o leave_v he_o far_o behind_o and_o be_v certain_o enter_v into_o the_o true_a way_n of_o grace_n to_o glory_n chap._n xxxii_o remove_v that_o tentation_n which_o rise_v from_o comparison_n with_o other_o christian_n another_o ordinary_a tentation_n of_o satan_n be_v when_o he_o work_v the_o humble_a soul_n to_o compare_v the_o grace_n of_o some_o other_o with_o their_o own_o and_o the_o mean_v either_o common_a and_o equal_a to_o both_o or_o perhaps_o less_o to_o other_o who_o yet_o as_o he_o conceive_v outstrip_v he_o in_o grace_n and_o so_o to_o discourage_v and_o overthrow_v this_o work_n of_o faith_n in_o he_o oh_o say_v a_o deject_a spirit_n i_o have_v have_v more_o time_n more_o seed_n more_o labour_n bestow_v on_o i_o far_o more_o than_o such_o or_o such_o a_o christian_a and_o yet_o how_o fruitful_a be_v they_o but_o i_o how_o barren_a and_o bare_a in_o knowledge_n in_o faith_n in_o love_n etc._n etc._n how_o wonderful_o have_v they_o outgrow_v i_o but_o first_o let_v such_o a_o trouble_a heart_n observe_v that_o this_o depress_v despise_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o unfruitfulnesse_n whereby_o we_o seem_v to_o come_v short_a of_o other_o be_v a_o eminent_a grace_n of_o god_n unto_o which_o by_o promise_n he_o have_v tie_v all_o his_o other_o grace_n god_n give_v grace_n to_o the_o â—umble_a 5,5_o and_o this_o be_v a_o certain_a fruit_n of_o true_a humility_n sâ—condly_o they_o be_v often_o deceive_v in_o their_o judgement_n for_o know_v this_o and_o remember_v it_o as_o a_o sure_a truth_n the_o more_o thou_o have_v profit_v in_o grace_n and_o be_v enrich_v in_o this_o durable_a substance_n the_o more_o covetous_a will_v thy_o heart_n be_v of_o spiritual_a gift_n when_o a_o worldling_n begin_v to_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o earthly_a lucre_n oh_o how_o greedy_o do_v he_o thirst_n after_o it_o and_o though_o he_o lie_v up_o treasure_n as_o dust_n &_o gulp_v down_o sinful_a pleasure_n as_o water_n yet_o a_o dry_a dropsy_n possess_v he_o the_o more_o he_o drink_v the_o more_o he_o thirst_v so_o be_v it_o with_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v wean_v from_o this_o and_o in_o love_n with_o that_o world_n to_o come_v be_v fire_v with_o a_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a covetousness_n of_o spiritual_a riches_n the_o more_o he_o bag_n up_o of_o those_o evelasting_a treasure_n the_o more_o poor_a will_v he_o seem_v to_o himself_o oh_o how_o good_a a_o sign_n be_v it_o when_o the_o riches_n of_o grace_n make_v thou_o poor_a in_o spirit_n 5.3_o when_o christ_n speak_v unto_o thou_o as_o sometime_o to_o the_o church_n of_o smyrna_n 2.9_o i_o know_v thy_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n but_o thou_o be_v rich_a for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o certain_a sign_n that_o he_o who_o suppose_v he_o know_v believe_v love_v much_o â—_o know_v nothing_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v that_o when_o we_o think_v we_o be_v increase_v in_o good_n 2.17_o and_o want_v nothing_o then_o there_o be_v nothing_o which_o we_o want_v not_o we_o be_v wretched_a poor_a miserable_a blind_a and_o naked_a so_o when_o the_o desire_n sail_v to_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalemâ—_n &_o fill_v with_o the_o breath_n of_o that_o holy_a spirit_n be_v carry_v so_o swift_o that_o they_o think_v the_o action_n stand_v still_o and_o either_o move_v not_o or_o go_v backward_o certain_o that_o heart_n which_o send_v forth_o these_o desire_n be_v strong_a and_o fervent_a in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n three_o if_o those_o who_o thou_o thus_o prefer_v before_o thyself_o be_v ask_v their_o opinion_n thou_o shall_v hear_v they_o hearty_o and_o earnest_o profess_v and_o protest_v with_o sigh_n their_o many_o infirmity_n as_o far_o prefer_v thou_o as_o thou_o they_o but_o withal_o and_o above_o all_o remember_v and_o apply_v to_o this_o purpose_n that_o common_a axiom_n that_o truth_n or_o substance_n be_v not_o capable_a oâ—_n more_o or_o less_o suppose_v thy_o misconceit_n true_a that_o thou_o be_v far_o inferior_a in_o grace_n to_o many_o who_o be_v far_o young_a in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n than_o thou_o this_o hinder_v not_o but_o that_o thou_o have_v the_o true_a life_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n as_o well_o though_o not_o so_o full_a as_o they_o neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o other_o the_o elder_a be_v ever_o the_o strong_a but_o as_o a_o child_n or_o weak_a man_n trouble_v with_o much_o sickness_n have_v as_o true_a and_o very_a life_n as_o he_o that_o be_v strong_a and_o never_o taste_v one_o sick_a hour_n so_o the_o weak_a christian_a hold_v down_o intentation_n have_v as_o very_o the_o life_n of_o god_n as_o they_o who_o have_v out-wrastled_n satan_n and_o sin_n and_o enjoy_v much_o liberty_n and_o enlargement_n of_o spirit_n who_o doubt_v but_o that_o paul_n after_o conversion_n though_o bear_v out_o of_o time_n excel_v in_o grace_n many_o of_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o yet_o be_v they_o not_o only_a live_n but_o eminent_a member_n of_o christ._n apply_v these_o thing_n to_o thy_o soul_n and_o so_o cast_v out_o this_o waver_a in_o spirit_n and_o those_o fear_n which_o breed_v painfulness_n 4.18_o and_o then_o endeavour_v to_o ground_v thy_o assurance_n and_o establish_v thy_o soul_n by_o some_o infallible_a and_o evident_a sign_n of_o thy_o election_n and_o salvation_n chap._n xxxiii_o contain_v some_o infallible_a sign_n of_o our_o call_v and_o election_n many_o sure_a and_o evident_a mark_n have_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n set_v upon_o his_o sheep_n which_o as_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o scripture_n he_o have_v grave_v so_o have_v he_o by_o the_o same_o hand_n print_v they_o upon_o we_o that_o consider_v ourselves_o mark_v out_o by_o they_o we_o may_v come_v not_o only_o to_o a_o probable_a hope_n but_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v his_o choose_a flock_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o pasture_n 29._o who_o shall_v never_o perish_v never_o be_v pluck_v out_o of_o he_o and_o his_o father_n hand_n of_o very_o many_o i_o will_v insist_v only_o upon_o some_o few_o first_o then_o read_v advise_o that_o scripture_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 1_o 2._o behold_v what_o manner_n of_o love_n the_o father_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o godâ—_n and_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v hence_o in_o the_o first_o place_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o those_o who_o the_o father_n have_v make_v child_n unto_o himself_o he_o have_v most_o dear_o and_o everlasting_o love_v see_v also_o jer._n 31._o 3._o and_o again_o that_o when_o we_o know_v our_o filiation_n when_o we_o be_v make_v son_n we_o know_v also_o that_o when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v and_o be_v glorify_v with_o he_o this_o than_o be_v clear_a that_o when_o we_o be_v child_n of_o god_n we_o be_v eternal_o belove_v by_o he_o and_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o in_o eternity_n but_o how_o shall_v we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v make_v child_n look_v into_o the_o 9_o verse_n of_o that_o chap._n
dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o we_o by_o that_o holy_a spirit_n hence_o also_o may_v a_o faithful_a soul_n sure_o gather_v god_n himself_o have_v most_o clear_o testify_v that_o if_o i_o love_v the_o brethren_n i_o be_o translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n that_o i_o be_o bear_v of_o god_n and_o therefore_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o be_v myself_o his_o child_n i_o love_v my_o father_n christ_n have_v set_v his_o badge_n and_o cognizance_n upon_o i_o in_o that_o love_n and_o that_o holy_a spirit_n be_v â—hee_o which_o by_o his_o presence_n have_v bring_v my_o heart_n into_o obedience_n of_o this_o precept_n certain_a then_o be_v it_o that_o this_o love_n to_o the_o saint_n be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o saint_n even_o to_o those_o who_o god_n have_v beget_v by_o his_o word_n save_v by_o his_o death_n and_o sanctify_v by_o his_o grace_n see_v then_o i_o find_v this_o love_n to_o the_o saint_n root_v in_o my_o heart_n that_o my_o soul_n cleave_v to_o their_o person_n delight_n in_o their_o fellowship_n admire_v their_o excellency_n sure_a be_o i_o that_o the_o same_o grace_n which_o i_o love_v flourish_v in_o other_o be_v plant_v in_o myself_o that_o their_o father_n be_v my_o father_n their_o head_n my_o head_n and_o that_o spirit_n which_o dwell_v in_o they_o rest_v on_o i_o and_o will_v abide_v with_o i_o forever_o chap._n xxxiv_o recollect_v and_o apply_v these_o thing_n by_o short_a meditation_n now_o then_o in_o the_o last_o place_n let_v the_o trouble_a soul_n in_o some_o inward_a conference_n underset_v and_o prop_v up_o his_o shake_a faith_n by_o apply_v these_o assurance_n unto_o himself_o say_v then_o in_o thy_o heart_n how_o long_o oh_o my_o soul_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o suffer_v this_o fear_n which_o have_v torment_n 4-18_a to_o hold_v thou_o down_o in_o continual_a affright_n and_o vexation_n how_o long_o shall_v it_o keep_v out_o that_o spiritual_a joy_n which_o be_v thy_o only_a paradise_n on_o earth_n search_v oh_o my_o spirit_n search_v ouâ—_n in_o these_o heavenly_a record_n those_o sure_a evidence_n whereby_o thy_o lord_n have_v gracious_o conuâ—yed_v unto_o thou_o this_o happy_a and_o bless_a estate_n be_v they_o not_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n see_v here_o first_o divers_a strong_a assurance_n that_o god_n have_v cleanse_v thou_o from_o reign_v hypocrisy_n that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o thirst_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o a_o desire_n to_o know_v he_o but_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o in_o all_o sincerity_n of_o obedience_n that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o unfeigned_a delight_n and_o joy_n not_o only_o in_o the_o promise_n but_o in_o every_o commandment_n of_o thy_o lord_n like_v and_o hearty_o love_v that_o purify_n fire_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o thou_o be_v refine_v as_o gold_n and_o separate_v from_o this_o sinful_a dross_n which_o be_v so_o mix_v and_o incorporate_v with_o thou_o a_o zealous_a anger_n and_o grief_n burn_v within_o thou_o detest_a every_o sin_n whereby_o thy_o saviour_n be_v dishonour_v and_o above_o all_o thou_o own_o in_o which_o thou_o unthankful_a wretch_n too_o often_o forget_v that_o incomparable_a incomprehensible_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v compass_v and_o embrace_v thou_o a_o continual_a longing_n after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n after_o his_o death_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v bury_v in_o it_o after_o his_o resurrection_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v quicken_v by_o it_o and_o not_o only_o justify_v in_o that_o other_o but_o sactifiâ—d_v in_o this_o life_n and_o renew_v after_o that_o his_o glorious_a image_n and_o divine_a beauty_n true_o indeed_o my_o weak_a soul_n too_o true_a thou_o be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n very_o unfruitful_a very_o unprofitable_a every_o one_o outstrip_v thou_o and_o those_o who_o have_v set_v out_o long_o after_o thou_o in_o this_o heavenly_a race_n be_v now_o much_o before_o thou_o but_o yet_o comfort_v thyself_o for_o even_o in_o this_o estate_n thy_o gracious_a saviour_n 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milk_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v it_o in_o thy_o mouth_n for_o discourse_n but_o in_o thy_o heart_n for_o growth_n growth_n in_o all_o obedience_n growth_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n behold_v also_o behold_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a thy_o saviour_n have_v assure_v his_o victory_n unto_o thou_o and_o have_v already_o throw_v down_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n in_o thou_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o enemy_n a_o strong_a a_o grievous_a encombr_v vex_a and_o ah_o too_o often_o prevail_a enemy_n but_o a_o enemy_n thou_o profess_v no_o obedience_n but_o proclaime_v open_a war_n to_o every_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o who_o conquer_v it_o reign_v subdue_v it_o rebel_a in_o thou_o yea_o certain_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v set_v up_o his_o victorious_a cross_n in_o thou_o and_o he_o that_o now_o hang_v out_o a_o flag_n of_o defiance_n will_v short_o set_v up_o his_o banner_n of_o triumph_n trample_v all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o bruise_v under_o thy_o foot_n both_o sin_n and_o satan_n consider_v also_o that_o the_o blessed_a spirit_n the_o life_n of_o thy_o spirit_n dwell_v and_o continual_o work_v in_o thou_o it_o can_v be_v that_o unclean_a spirit_n the_o prince_n of_o disobedience_n it_o can_v be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n or_o that_o fleshly_a sinful_a spirit_n within_o thou_o which_o be_v ever_o wash_v thou_o from_o uncleanness_n separate_a thou_o more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o world_n and_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n which_o draw_v and_o frame_v thy_o desire_n and_o action_n to_o all_o obedience_n unto_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o give_v thou_o no_o peace_n in_o sin_n suffer_v thou_o not_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o imperfection_n discover_v thy_o corruption_n cause_v thou_o to_o groan_n under_o it_o put_v thou_o forward_o in_o thy_o race_n inflame_v thy_o affection_n and_o order_n thy_o foot_n to_o turn_v out_o of_o the_o evil_a into_o the_o good_a way_n and_o to_o run_v in_o it_o do_v thou_o not_o find_v in_o thou_o a_o unfeigned_a love_n to_o the_o brethren_n do_v not_o thy_o judgement_n high_o esteem_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o will_n do_v not_o thy_o affection_n entire_o love_v and_o honour_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o whole_a soul_n bless_v they_o how_o do_v thou_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n how_o do_v thou_o admire_v those_o that_o excel_v upon_o the_o earth_n in_o holiness_n how_o do_v thou_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o be_v ravish_v with_o their_o heavenly_a fellowship_n look_v now_o to_o thy_o evidence_n swear_v by_o the_o father_n write_v by_o the_o spirit_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n be_v not_o he_o bear_v of_o god_n who_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o he_o a_o member_n who_o love_v a_o fellow-member_n be_v not_o he_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n who_o be_v unite_v in_o the_o same_o spiritual_a love_n to_o those_o who_o live_v &_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o sonle_fw-mi rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o these_o assurance_n of_o his_o everlasting_a truth_n and_o favour_n cast_v out_o this_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n this_o servile_a this_o torment_a fear_n bring_v in_o that_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n seat_n it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n there_o let_v it_o abide_v there_o let_v it_o reign_v make_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o turn_v and_o tune_v thy_o groan_n and_o sigh_n to_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n ever_o bless_v he_o who_o never_o cease_v to_o bless_v thou_o to_o love_v his_o glory_n and_o glory_n in_o his_o love_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o his_o service_n chap._n xxxv_o conclude_v all_o with_o prayer_n oh_o glorious_a trinity_n of_o person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o one_o god_n draw_v i_o near_o
into_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n that_o more_o than_o heavenly_a fellowship_n which_o you_o purpose_v purchase_v and_o seal_v to_o i_o 1.3_o o_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n see_v thou_o have_v accept_v i_o so_o poor_a miserable_a sinful_a wretch_n and_o adopt_v i_o see_v by_o that_o immortal_a seed_n thou_o have_v beget_v i_o to_o thyself_o make_v i_o oh_o make_v i_o great_o to_o longue_fw-fr after_o my_o father_n house_n wean_v i_o from_o my_o pilgrimage_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o stay_v and_o linger_v in_o these_o vanity_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o do_v at_o upon_o vexation_n thy_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v give_v i_o all_o thing_n â—2_n thing_n present_a and_o thing_n to_o come_v all_o be_v i_o some_o be_v i_o to_o use_v some_o to_o enjoy_v to_o use_v this_o world_n not_o abuse_v it_o to_o enjoy_v thyself_o and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v oh_o then_o let_v i_o not_o seek_v to_o enjoy_v those_o thing_n which_o i_o shall_v only_o use_v lest_o i_o be_v hold_v from_o those_o thing_n which_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v give_v i_o every_o day_n more_o clear_o to_o perceive_v that_o i_o be_o on_o earth_n a_o stranger_n and_o so_o journer_n a_o traveller_n towards_o thy_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n teach_v i_o to_o cast_v behind_o my_o back_n what_o i_o know_v i_o must_v short_o leave_v bhinde_v i_o and_o set_v my_o face_n full_o towards_o thou_o for_o what_o inheritance_n have_v i_o in_o the_o world_n what_o portion_n on_o earth_n thou_o be_v my_o rich_a inheritance_n my_o all-sufficient_a god_n oh_o cast_v i_o not_o away_o from_o thou_o thou_o supreme_a good_a and_o high_a happiness_n so_o shall_v i_o never_o want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v true_o good_a and_o happy_a oh_o my_o gracious_a saviour_n my_o soul_n pant_v after_o thou_o weary_a of_o this_o sinful_a world_n more_o weary_a of_o this_o sinful_a flesh_n chain_v miserable_o to_o this_o body_n of_o death_n and_o lead_v captive_a after_o sin_n it_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o and_o sigh_n after_o thou_o my_o glorious_a deliverer_n when_o shall_v i_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n when_o shall_v this_o weather-beaten_a tabernacle_n be_v dissolve_v to_o be_v build_v up_o again_o and_o fashion_v according_a to_o that_o temple_n of_o thy_o glorious_a body_n 116.16_o o_o lord_n true_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n i_o be_o thy_o servant_n and_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n thou_o have_v break_v my_o bond_n now_o therefore_o take_v and_o challenge_v thy_o own_o 26.13_o other_o lord_n beside_o thou_o have_v have_v dominion_n over_o i_o but_o i_o will_v remember_v thou_o only_o and_o thy_o name_n cruel_a imperious_a and_o shameful_a lord_n have_v tyrannize_v over_o i_o and_o waste_v my_o soul_n the_o false_a world_n and_o worse_o than_o it_o satan_n and_o worse_o than_o he_o sin_n their_o service_n slavery_n their_o wage_n death_n when_o i_o be_v they_o i_o be_v neither_o thine_a nor_o i_o own_o but_o lord_n rescue_v the_o price_n of_o thy_o own_o blood_n restore_v i_o to_o thou_o and_o to_o myself_o nay_o cut_v i_o off_o from_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v be_v graft_v and_o abide_v whole_o in_o thou_o empty_v i_o of_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o thou_o let_v i_o die_v in_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v live_v in_o thou_o let_v i_o be_v nothing_o in_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v be_v all_o in_o thou_o oh_o ravish_v my_o heart_n with_o thy_o beauty_n and_o teach_v i_o to_o abhor_v the_o paint_a harlotry_n of_o this_o sinful_a world_n unite_v my_o heart_n unto_o thou_o by_o faith_n and_o knit_v it_o fast_o in_o love_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v seek_v up_o this_o lose_a sheep_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o thy_o flock_n fold_v i_o in_o thy_o protection_n and_o feed_v i_o in_o these_o green_a pasture_n till_o i_o rest_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o oh_o thou_o holy_a and_o bless_a spirit_n who_o seale_v unto_o i_o those_o precious_a promise_n apply_v powerful_o this_o signet_n to_o my_o heart_n and_o seal_v it_o up_o in_o thy_o covenant_n open_v my_o eye_n and_o fasten_v they_o on_o christ_n and_o those_o thing_n where_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n make_v i_o to_o know_v and_o remember_v that_o i_o can_v lose_v no_o good_a thing_n so_o long_o as_o i_o enjoy_v thou_o oh_o with_o all_o thy_o other_o grace_n i_o beseech_v thou_o speak_v peace_n to_o this_o trouble_a heart_n and_o give_v thy_o servant_n to_o hear_v what_o thou_o speak_v say_v to_o my_o soul_n the_o father_n of_o christ_n be_v thy_o father_n the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v thy_o wisdom_n thy_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n i_o be_o thy_o life_n thy_o pledge_n and_o earnest_n of_o that_o purchase_a inheritance_n i_o be_o thy_o stay_n i_o be_o thy_o comforter_n 10.19_o fear_v not_o peace_n be_v unto_o thou_o be_v strong_a and_o of_o a_o good_a courage_n so_o shall_v thy_o weak_a temple_n be_v strengthen_v so_o shall_v all_o earthly_a sorrow_n and_o torment_a fear_n vanish_v as_o a_o morning_n cloud_n and_o my_o soul_n shall_v ever_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o my_o most_o merciful_a god_n my_o most_o gracious_a redeemer_n and_o sweet_a comforter_n amen_n amen_n finis_fw-la greg._n naz._n luk_n 3._o 38._o act_n 17.11_o joh._n 1_o 13â—_n â—â—es_n â—_o 8_o mat._n 5_o 3,4â—_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o psalm_n 89.35_o esa._n 50.10_o see_v 1_o sam._n 35â—6_n psal._n 77â—2_n nehâ—_n 8.10_o 2_o cor._n 5._o â—1_n lam._n 3.24_o 25,26_o reuâ—_n 2â—â—2â—â—_n reuâ—_n 3.17_o psa._n 73â—_n 4â—5_n â—_o cor._n 12._o 10._o heb._n 2._o â—â—_o 18._o &_o 4._o 15â—_n mat._n 23_o â—â—_o maâ—â—_n 11._o â—â—_o 1_o joh._n 5._o â—â—_o mat._n 10.38_o gal_n 3._o 13._o tiâ—â—1_n 13_o 2_o â—im_n 4th_n 2_o samâ—_n 〈…〉_z esa._n 40._o 〈…〉_z neh._n 1._o 10_o 11._o mat._n 11.29_o esa._n 50.4_o rom._n 7.24_o psa._n 119.32_o luk._n 4._o â—â—â—_o 1_o the._n 〈…〉_z 2_o cor._n 1.3_o 4._o job_n 15._o 11_o mat._n 7_o 16â—_n proâ—_n 18,1â—_n psal._n 4.7_o lu._n 1â—_n 19â—_n 1_o cor._n 15_o 3â—_n esa._n 56_o 12â—_n heb._n 1â—_n 7_o 1_o cor._n 10â—_o 13._o pro._n 20.30_o 1_o cor._n 11._o 32._o 2_o cor._n 14.7_o heb._n 11.13_o phil._n 3.20_o mat._n 5.11_o 12._o 1_o the._n 4.14_o rev._n 14_o 1â—_n româ—_n 8.38_o 39_o phil._n 1._o â—_o â—_o exod._n 15._o 23.25_o 2_o kin._n 2.19_o 20,21,2â—_n heb._n 2.10_o heb._n 12._o â—1_n rom._n 5.12_o &_o 6.23_o lam._n 3.39_o jer._n 5_o 25â—_n lam._n 3.38_o 42,43,44_o 45._o amos_n 3.6_o esa._n 45.7_o jer._n 18.11_o amos_n 4â—_n 6_o 7,8,9,10_o 11._o jer._n 2.30_o isaiah_n 15._o deut_n â—2_n 22_o 23._o act._n 14.22_o eccl._n 9.2_o jobâ—_n 6_o 4._o job._n 13.26_o psalm_n 51.12_o heb._n 12._o 6._o rev._n â—_o 19_o psal._n 89.31_o 32,33_o 34_o 35._o ps._n 115_o 7â—_n rom._n 1.18_o &_o 2_o 8â—_n deu._n 32.22_o jer._n 15.14_o heb._n 12._o â—_o â—_o psa._n 119.67_o rev._n 3._o 19_o 1_o pet._n 4,12_o jam._n 1.2,3_o heb._n 12_o 1â—_n rom._n 5.3_o 4,5_o jam._n 13â—â—â—_n lam._n 3.19_o 20._o mat._n 26.31_o 33._o joh_n 21.15_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o see_v rom._n 8.16.17_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o exod._n 9.16_o 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o 2_o cor._n 1.4_o job_n 13.15_o 16.18_o &_o 19.25_o act_n 12._o psal._n 4.8_o 1_o sam._n 28._o 20,21_o 1_o sam._n 16._o 14._o heb._n 12.10_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o rev._n 16.9_o hos._n 10â—8_n rev_n 6.16_o jer._n 32â—40_n 41_o jer._n 5._o â—3_n heb._n 3.12_o heb._n 12.10_o lam._n 3.33_o canâ—_n 1.1_o psal._n 63.3_o cant_n 5_o 1â—_n mat._n 5._o 11_o 12._o heb._n 12,7_o heb._n 12._o 8._o heb._n 11.25_o isa._n 105â—19_n dan._n 3._o 1_o pet._n 1.7_o job_n 23._o 10_o dan._n 3._o pro._n 20.30_o jer._n 23.29_o joh._n 18.11_o heb._n 2._o 10._o heb._n 5.7_o heb._n 12.2_o rom._n 5_o 5._o â—am_fw-la 1.3_o psal._n 11â—_n 50.92_o psâ—_n 119.103_o pro._n 25.25_o rom._n 15.4_o 1_o the._n â—_o 18_o psal._n 50.4_o 2_o tim._n 4._o 1,2_o 2_o cor._n 1.4_o 5_o 6._o genâ—_n 37.15_o eph._n 6.17_o 2_o cor._n 10._o 4,5_o psal._n 23.1_o luk._n 10.42_o 1_o pet._n 1.23_o 24,25_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9â—_n pro._n 23.5_o esa._n 5.14_o pro._n 31.30_o psal._n 90.10_o psal._n 39_o 5._o esa._n 59_o 21â—_n pro._n 8.9_o pro._n 4.18_o psa_n 19.8,9_o luk._n 3.5_o ps._n 119.103_o psa._n 19.8_o pro._n 3.17_o rom._n 4._o 18_o 19,20_o heb._n 11.25_o 26_o 27._o luk._n 7.47_o rom._n 10._o â—5_n 2_o cor._n 5.14_o â—_o cor._n 12._o 15._o phil._n 1.22_o 23,24_o jobâ—_n 13.15_o jobâ—_n 23.10_o hebâ—_n 12.1_o heb._n â—_o 11_o luk._n 24,25_o heb._n 12,12_o eccl._n 12._o â—1_n jer._n 2.31_o mat._n 16.9_o heb._n 12_o 5._o jer_z 17._o 9_o heb._n 3.12_o 1_o kin._n 3.3_o gal._n 4.15_o 18._o gal._n 1.6_o rev._n 2_o 3â—_n 4_o deu._n 5.27_o &_o 9.12_o luk._n 24.32_o 2_o sam_n 12._o psal._n 119._o 32.50_o heb._n 12_o 23â—_n psal._n 51._o â—2_n pro._n 8.34_o jer._n 32.40_o 41._o psal._n 34._o 9_o 10â—_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o psal._n 23.4_o
eye_n of_o a_o afflict_a spirit_n dim_v and_o delude_v in_o the_o mist_n of_o satan_n true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o adversary_n and_o his_o antichristian_a popish_a teacher_n wrest_v &_o strain_n all_o their_o wit_n to_o persuade_v man_n that_o this_o assure_a knowledge_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n by_o ordinary_a mean_n be_v a_o dangerous_a nay_o so_o proud_o peremptory_a be_v they_o without_o all_o warrant_n a_o damnable_a doctrine_n encourage_v man_n to_o all_o presumption_n &_o fleshly_a liberty_n hence_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n fasten_v a_o anathema_n upon_o it_o &_o no_o marvel_n for_o that_o subtle_a serpent_n know_v well_o how_o much_o labour_n of_o love_n and_o even_o contention_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n what_o readiness_n to_o serve_v and_o fervour_n in_o their_o service_n this_o certainty_n of_o god_n favour_n bring_v forth_o in_o all_o the_o saint_n contrary_o what_o uncheerefulnesse_n and_o heartlesnesse_n in_o all_o duty_n spring_v from_o distrust_n and_o doubtfulness_n strive_v with_o all_o his_o might_n either_o utter_o to_o root_v out_o or_o much_o weaken_v this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n whereby_o they_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o their_o hope_n without_o waver_v 10.23_o so_o his_o false_a apostle_n 13._o deceitful_a worker_n transform_v themselves_o into_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n join_v issue_n with_o he_o as_o know_v this_o doctrine_n will_v not_o only_o quench_v their_o purgatory_n but_o which_o be_v worse_o wonderful_o cool_v their_o kitchen_n in_o the_o epilogue_n therefore_o and_o conclusion_n of_o this_o discourse_n i_o will_v very_o brief_o as_o in_o such_o a_o subject_n i_o may_v lay_v down_o and_o handle_v these_o three_o proposition_n first_o that_o the_o faithful_a by_o ordinary_a revelation_n may_v attain_v the_o certain_a and_o infallible_a persuasion_n of_o their_o salvation_n by_o christ._n second_o that_o it_o be_v a_o christian_a duty_n to_o labour_n for_o it_o three_o that_o 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evidence_n of_o this_o truth_n consider_v that_o discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9,10,11,12_o versesâ—_n â—_z a_o place_n much_o wrest_v by_o papist_n and_o gross_o abuse_v but_o as_o all_o the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n pro._n 8._o 9_o plain_a to_o he_o that_o will_v understand_v thus_o you_o shall_v find_v the_o apostle_n affirm_v 1._o that_o no_o eye_n have_v see_v ear_n hear_v or_o ever_o enter_v into_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n those_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o his_o choose_a 2._o god_n have_v reveal_v even_o these_o thing_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o because_o no_o man_n can_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n save_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o man_n which_o be_v in_o he_o and_o those_o to_o who_o he_o unfold_v himself_o in_o evident_a expression_n much_o less_o can_v any_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o they_o to_o who_o that_o spirit_n reveal_v they_o therefore_o because_o our_o dull_a 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