exaltation_n namely_o resurrection_n ascension_n and_o glorification_n in_o heaven_n article_n v._o the_o three_o day_n he_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a though_o be_v a_o christian_n i_o need_v no_o proof_n of_o christ_n rise_v from_o the_o dead_a yet_o to_o confirm_v my_o belief_n of_o so_o eminent_a a_o article_n god_n have_v give_v i_o the_o testimony_n of_o angel_n of_o the_o man_n that_o guard_v the_o sepulchre_n the_o many_o apparition_n of_o christ_n after_o he_o be_v rise_v the_o effusion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n upon_o the_o apostle_n the_o miracle_n do_v by_o they_o in_o his_o name_n so_o that_o i_o have_v just_a ground_n to_o believe_v and_o profess_v that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n see_v no_o corruption_n as_o do_v the_o body_n of_o the_o patriarch_n and_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a he_o shall_v be_v hold_v of_o the_o power_n of_o death_n i_o do_v believe_v that_o he_o do_v real_o rise_v again_o and_o that_o the_o very_a same_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v separate_v by_o death_n be_v by_o his_o own_o divine_a power_n reunite_v in_o his_o resurrection_n and_o as_o to_o the_o time_n when_o he_o arise_v i_o have_v be_v teach_v and_o do_v believe_v that_o it_o be_v the_o three_o day_n after_o his_o death_n which_o happen_v to_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n which_o day_n we_o celebrate_v in_o memory_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o which_o have_v immemorial_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n article_n vi_o he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o sit_v etc._n etc._n i_o believe_v that_o christ_n ascend_v by_o the_o same_o power_n he_o rise_v and_o that_o this_o be_v no_o other_o power_n than_o that_o of_o his_o own_o divinity_n by_o which_o as_o a_o highpriest_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v he_o once_o ascend_v visible_o and_o local_o into_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n as_o the_o highpriest_n once_o every_o year_n enter_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n and_o the_o end_n of_o his_o ascension_n be_v i_o believe_v to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o believer_n and_o to_o receive_v they_o to_o it_o that_o where_o he_o be_v they_o may_v be_v also_o after_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n he_o take_v his_o place_n at_o the_o right-hand_n of_o god_n not_o that_o i_o think_v god_n who_o be_v a_o most_o absolute_a spirit_n have_v either_o right_a or_o left_a hand_n but_o that_o this_o be_v speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n who_o place_n those_o who_o they_o will_v most_o honour_n upon_o their_o right-hand_n and_o from_o christ_n be_v thus_o place_v in_o heaven_n i_o collect_v that_o he_o there_o take_v up_o his_o abide_v in_o a_o state_n of_o majesty_n and_o power_n to_o show_v that_o he_o be_v above_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o that_o he_o be_v exalt_v to_o be_v the_o king_n of_o saint_n and_o judge_n of_o sinner_n the_o prince_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o highpriest_n of_o our_o profession_n and_o that_o in_o he_o there_o be_v a_o union_n of_o the_o regal_a power_n and_o priestly_a office_n when_o he_o sit_v down_o at_o the_o right-hand_a of_o the_o father_n almighty_n so_o that_o by_o the_o former_a he_o be_v perfect_o able_a to_o subdue_v all_o his_o enemy_n and_o by_o the_o latter_a he_o do_v ever_o intercede_v for_o and_o eternal_o save_v those_o that_o be_v he_o article_n vii_o from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v etc._n etc._n as_o i_o believe_v that_o christ_n redeem_v i_o by_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n and_o that_o by_o his_o ascension_n he_o be_v become_v my_o advocate_n and_o intercessor_n with_o god_n so_o i_o believe_v that_o he_o shall_v come_v the_o second_o time_n from_o heaven_n with_o great_a glory_n to_o judge_v the_o world_n for_o beside_o the_o particular_a judgement_n that_o pass_v upon_o every_o man_n immediate_o upon_o his_o death_n when_o the_o depart_a soul_n be_v set_v at_o god_n tribunal_n and_o examine_v of_o all_o its_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n i_o say_v beside_o this_o particular_a judgement_n i_o believe_v their_o shall_v be_v a_o general_a judgement_n when_o all_o shall_v be_v judge_v as_o well_o the_o quick_a that_o shall_v be_v alive_a at_o that_o day_n as_o the_o dead_a who_o shall_v then_o be_v raise_v up_o and_o that_o this_o last_o judgement_n christ_n himself_o as_o a_o supreme_a judge_n shall_v pass_v the_o final_a sentence_n and_o that_o the_o saint_n as_o assessor_n shall_v pass_v their_o sentence_n of_o approbation_n i_o believe_v too_o that_o i_o and_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v judge_v of_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o the_o body_n whether_o good_a or_o evil_a and_o that_o upon_o the_o pronounce_v of_o the_o sentence_n the_o true_o penitent_a shall_v pass_v to_o a_o estate_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o final_o the_o impenitent_a to_o a_o estate_n of_o eternal_a misery_n article_n viii_o i_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v brief_o declare_v what_o my_o faith_n be_v in_o god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o son_n i_o be_o next_o to_o declare_v what_o i_o believe_v concern_v god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o first_o i_o believe_v that_o without_o faith_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o can_v believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n nor_o in_o his_o son_n as_o my_o lord_n for_o no_o man_n can_v call_v god_n father_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o can_v any_o man_n say_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o i_o believe_v to_o be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a be_v and_o therefore_o true_a god_n and_o that_o as_o he_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n which_o i_o believe_v he_o do_v he_o be_v a_o person_n distinct_a from_o both_o the_o spirit_n in_o who_o i_o believe_v be_v call_v holy_a because_o in_o himself_o he_o be_v without_o all_o pollution_n and_o sin_n and_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o holiness_n in_o i_o and_o all_o who_o true_o believe_v in_o he_o so_o that_o all_o my_o holiness_n be_v but_o a_o ray_n or_o effusion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o do_v furnish_v my_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n by_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n article_n ix_o i_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n after_o this_o plain_a account_n give_v by_o i_o of_o the_o article_n which_o concern_v the_o bless_a trinity_n i_o will_v now_o give_v the_o like_a account_n of_o those_o that_o follow_v which_o respect_n such_o only_a as_o true_o believe_v in_o and_o obey_v and_o worship_n the_o trinity_n in_o unity_n and_o who_o be_v here_o call_v the_o church_n which_o i_o plain_o take_v to_o signify_v all_o those_o who_o christ_n have_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n over_o who_o he_o have_v a_o sovereign_a authority_n in_o regard_n of_o which_o they_o willing_o and_o cheerful_o pay_v he_o homage_n and_o obey_v his_o law_n and_o ordinance_n for_o by_o church_n i_o have_v be_v teach_v to_o understand_v the_o corporation_n and_o general_n family_n of_o all_o true_a believer_n which_o family_n true_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v holy_a in_o respect_n of_o its_o head_n which_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v holy_a in_o himself_o and_o who_o holiness_n be_v impute_v to_o all_o sincere_a believer_n and_o who_o through_o the_o grace_n give_v to_o they_o do_v labour_n study_n and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v holy_a and_o the_o church_n in_o this_o familiar_a acception_n i_o believe_v be_v universal_a as_o well_o as_o holy_a and_o that_o there_o be_v in_o all_o the_o quarter_n of_o the_o world_n those_o who_o by_o baptism_n be_v admit_v into_o it_o and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n who_o be_v guide_v by_o his_o spirit_n nourish_v by_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o who_o be_v obedient_a to_o the_o rule_n and_o government_n of_o the_o bishop_n and_o pastor_n lawful_o call_v to_o their_o office_n and_o of_o this_o society_n of_o believer_n which_o constitute_v the_o church_n some_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o war_n continual_o fight_v against_o their_o own_o and_o christ_n enemy_n but_o yet_o in_o daily_a expectation_n of_o triumph_n and_o a_o crown_n and_o these_o be_v call_v the_o church_n militant_a which_o be_v on_o earth_n and_o some_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o peace_n for_o have_v fight_v the_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n and_o finish_v their_o warfare_n they_o be_v enter_v into_o their_o master_n joy_n and_o these_o make_v the_o church_n triumphant_a which_o be_v crown_v in_o heaven_n now_o these_o i_o hold_v be_v not_o two_o divers_a church_n but_o the_o same_o church_n under_o a_o different_a state_n and_o condition_n for_o i_o believe_v the_o church_n to_o be_v essential_o but_o one_o and_o as_o christ_n mystical_a body_n the_o church_n
other_o appoint_v mean_n but_o by_o a_o due_a receive_v the_o holy_a communion_n the_o young_a person_n devotion_n upon_o his_o first_o admission_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n expostulation_n will_v thou_o then_o o_o god_n vouchsafe_v i_o to_o partake_v of_o that_o which_o my_o soul_n have_v so_o long_o thirst_v after_o shall_v i_o this_o day_n be_v admit_v a_o guest_n at_o that_o divine_a banquet_n from_o which_o my_o own_o unworthiness_n ought_v for_o ever_o to_o exclude_v i_o will_v thou_o be_v so_o gracious_a to_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n as_o to_o accept_v of_o a_o renew_n of_o the_o covenant_n i_o make_v in_o baptism_n after_o that_o by_o numerous_a way_n i_o have_v violate_v and_o break_v it_o then_o lord_n i_o will_v not_o absent_v myself_o but_o draw_v near_o hope_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o thou_o do_v invite_v even_o of_o those_o who_o true_o and_o earnest_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n who_o be_v in_o love_n and_o charity_n with_o their_o neighbour_n who_o intend_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n to_o follow_v thy_o commandment_n and_o to_o walk_v from_o henceforth_o in_o thy_o holy_a way_n for_o upon_o these_o and_o no_o term_n else_o do_v i_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n which_o yet_o i_o dare_v not_o receive_v till_o with_o all_o humility_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n i_o have_v prostrate_v myself_o and_o make_v confession_n of_o my_o sin_n the_o confession_n almighty_a god_n father_n oâ—_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n maker_n of_o all_o thing_n judge_v of_o alâ—_n man_n i_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v my_o manifold_a sin_n and_o wickedness_n which_o i_o from_o time_n to_o time_n most_o grievous_o have_v commit_v by_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n provoke_v most_o just_o thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n against_o i_o i_o do_v earnest_o repent_v and_o be_o hearty_o sorry_a for_o these_o my_o misdoing_n the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o be_v grievous_a to_o i_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o most_o merciful_a father_n for_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n forgive_v i_o all_o that_o be_v past_a and_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v ever_o hereafter_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n prayer_n for_o pardon_n forgive_v i_o o_o lord_n whatsoever_o i_o have_v transgress_v against_o thou_o from_o the_o time_n of_o my_o baptism_n even_o to_o this_o very_a moment_n whether_o against_o knowledge_n or_o through_o ignorance_n at_o home_o or_o abroad_o sleep_v or_o wake_v in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n whether_o occasion_v through_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n or_o by_o the_o unclean_a desire_n of_o my_o own_o heart_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o and_o grant_v i_o pardon_v through_o jesus_n christ_n amen_n remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o my_o transgression_n according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n remember_v i_o for_o thy_o goodness_n sake_n o_o lord_n lord_n the_o sin_n of_o these_o my_o young_a day_n be_v many_o the_o breach_n innumerable_a wherewith_o i_o have_v ignorant_o or_o foolish_o for_o want_v of_o knowledge_n or_o consideration_n offend_v against_o thou_o lay_v they_o not_o i_o beseech_v thou_o tâ—_n my_o charge_n but_o of_o thy_o owâ—_n free_a mercy_n and_o compassion_n to_o 〈◊〉_d wretched_a sinner_n be_v thou_o please_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o i_o anâ—_n seal_v the_o same_o to_o my_o soul_n by_o thiâ—_n bless_a sacrament_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n o_o lord_n pardon_v my_o iniquity_n for_o it_o be_v great_a i_o have_v many_o way_n great_o sin_v against_o thou_o and_o have_v no_o ground_n of_o hope_n for_o mercy_n but_o only_o from_o thy_o free_a abundant_a pardon_n which_o i_o know_v exceed_v my_o sin_n and_o for_o which_o i_o be_o the_o more_o abundant_o qualify_v by_o how_o much_o my_o state_n be_v more_o true_o miserable_a on_o the_o account_n therefore_o of_o thy_o free_a pardon_n to_o the_o great_a sinner_n so_o they_o be_v true_o penitent_a i_o beseech_v thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o i_o who_o this_o day_n unfeigned_o repent_v and_o turn_v to_o thou_o for_o purify_n the_o heart_n almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v cleanse_v the_o thought_n of_o my_o heart_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v sincere_o love_v thou_o and_o worthy_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o o_o lord_n give_v i_o grace_n this_o day_n to_o receive_v the_o bless_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o most_o bless_a saviour_n into_o a_o clean_a charitable_a and_o thankful_a heart_n that_o it_o may_v perfect_o cleanse_v i_o from_o all_o dregs_o of_o sin_n that_o be_v make_v clean_o it_o may_v nourish_v i_o in_o faith_n hope_n charity_n and_o obedience_n with_o all_o other_o fruit_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o growth_n in_o thou_o that_o in_o all_o the_o future_a course_n of_o my_o life_n i_o may_v show_v myself_o such_o a_o engraft_a member_n into_o the_o body_n of_o thy_o son_n that_o i_o may_v neuâ—â—_n be_v draw_v to_o do_v any_o â—hing_a thâ—_n may_v dishonour_v his_o name_n granâ—_n this_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v theâ—_n eveâ—_n for_o his_o merit_n and_o mercy_n sake_n amen_n for_o self-examination_n almighty_a god_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n give_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v due_o examine_v the_o inmost_a of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o most_o secret_a thought_n that_o i_o may_v know_v how_o i_o stand_v before_o thou_o lord_n i_o confess_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o my_o unworthiness_n to_o present_v myself_o at_o thy_o altar_n but_o thou_o and_o thou_o only_o can_v forgive_v sin_n and_o give_v true_a repentance_n do_v both_o gracious_a father_n and_o they_o behold_v i_o be_o clean_a to_o come_v unto_o thou_o lord_n make_v i_o a_o worthy_a receiver_n of_o that_o for_o which_o i_o come_v even_o christ_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n in_o christ_n and_o that_o for_o his_o own_o mercy-sake_n and_o thou_o amen_n for_o belief_n of_o christ_n presence_n without_o dispute_v the_o manner_n o_o lord_n god_n hear_v my_o prayer_n and_o while_o other_o dispute_v grant_v that_o i_o may_v steadfast_o believe_v behold_v i_o quarrel_v not_o the_o word_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o saviour_n bless_a institution_n i_o know_v his_o word_n be_v no_o gross_a unnatural_a conceit_n but_o they_o be_v spirit_n and_o life_n and_o supernatural_a he_o have_v promise_v i_o if_o i_o come_v worthy_o that_o i_o shall_v receive_v his_o most_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n with_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o passion_n without_o amuse_v myself_o then_o about_o the_o manner_n of_o receive_v he_o lord_n make_v i_o able_a make_v i_o worthy_a to_o receive_v he_o for_o grant_v i_o this_o favour_n and_o i_o know_v i_o can_v no_o more_o die_v eternal_o than_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n can_v again_o die_v and_o be_v shed_v lord_n so_o wash_v and_o cleanse_v my_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n else_o come_v prepare_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n and_o devotion_n and_o be_v make_v worthy_a by_o thâ—_n grace_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n the_o pledge_n and_o earnest_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o same_o holy_a jesus_n who_o give_v his_o body_n anâ—_n blood_n for_o i_o amen_n immediate_o before_o the_o sight_n of_o tâ—â—_n bread_n o_o lord_n god_n how_o i_o receive_v thâ—_n body_n and_o blood_n of_o my_o moâ—_n bless_a saviour_n the_o price_n of_o mâ—_n redemption_n be_v the_o very_a wonder_n of_o my_o soul_n yet_o that_o i_o do_v receiuâ—_v they_o be_v my_o firm_a and_o constant_a belief_n at_o this_o time_n they_o be_v gracious_o tender_v to_o i_o and_o my_o faith_n lord_n make_v i_o a_o worthy_a receiveâ—_n and_o be_v it_o unto_o i_o according_a to_o mâ—_n saviour_n word_n amen_n look_v upon_o the_o bread_n and_o winâ—_n say_v o_o thou_o that_o sit_v on_o high_a with_o the_o father_n and_o be_v here_o invisible_o present_a with_o we_o come_v and_o sanctify_v these_o thy_o creature_n of_o bread_n â—nd_v wine_n and_o those_o by_o who_o â—hey_n be_v to_o be_v receive_v amen_n as_o the_o bread_n be_v come_v to_o you_o say_v let_v thy_o body_n i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v give_v for_o i_o preserve_v my_o boâ—y_n and_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n â—nd_v grant_v that_o i_o may_v take_v and_o eat_v â—n_a remembrance_n that_o thou_o have_v die_v for_o i_o and_o feed_v on_o thou_o in_o my_o heart_n by_o faith_n with_o thanksgiving_n amen_n as_o the_o wine_n be_v bring_v say_v let_v thy_o
ought_v to_o be_v able_a to_o recite_v the_o word_n of_o the_o creed_n to_o have_v a_o competent_a knowledge_n of_o their_o meaning_n and_o of_o the_o influence_n each_o article_n ought_v to_o have_v upon_o my_o conversation_n i_o will_v therefore_o first_o rehearse_v the_o word_n thereof_o and_o then_o give_v you_o such_o a_o account_n of_o their_o sense_n and_o influence_n as_o i_o have_v be_v teach_v by_o you_o i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n almighty_n maker_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n who_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v he_o descend_v into_o hell_n the_o three_o day_n he_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o father_n almighty_a from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a i_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o life_n everlasting_a amen_n have_v thus_o rehearse_v the_o worâ—_n of_o the_o creed_n my_o next_o task_n be_v â—_o give_v a_o short_a plain_a declaration_n â—_o what_o i_o believe_v in_o every_o article_n article_n i._n i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n aâ—mighty_n maker_n of_o heaven_n anâ—_n earth_n in_o this_o article_n i_o have_v beeâ—_n teach_v to_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o eternal_a spirit_n who_o be_v be_v of_o himself_o and_o not_o from_o any_o other_o and_o thaâ—_n from_o he_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v and_o i_o further_o believe_v thaâ—_n this_o god_n be_v but_o one_o because_o he_o be_v the_o infinite_a independent_a and_o omnipotent_a cause_n which_o can_v be_v but_o one._n i_o believe_v also_o that_o this_o god_n be_v the_o eternal_a father_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n he_o be_v also_o my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o that_o be_v almighty_a he_o can_v do_v for_o i_o whatsoever_o he_o will_n i_o likewise_o believe_v that_o in_o six_o day_n this_o god_n create_v all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o by_o his_o word_n for_o his_o glory_n and_o that_o he_o still_o preserve_v all_o thing_n by_o the_o same_o word_n of_o his_o power_n article_n ii_o and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n in_o this_o second_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n i_o have_v be_v teach_v to_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o only_a son_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o same_o divine_a essence_n with_o he_o that_o he_o be_v call_v jesus_n because_o he_o be_v the_o only_a saviour_n of_o mankind_n and_o that_o he_o be_v call_v christ_n or_o messiah_n which_o signify_v anoint_v because_o he_o be_v anoint_v to_o the_o three_o office_n of_o a_o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n which_o three_o under_o the_o law_n be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n anoint_v and_o i_o believe_v that_o all_o these_o three_o meet_v in_o christ_n and_o that_o as_o a_o prophet_n he_o do_v instruct_v his_o church_n outward_o by_o his_o word_n and_o inward_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o i_o believe_v that_o as_o a_o priest_n he_o make_v satisfaction_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o mankind_n when_o he_o once_o offer_v up_o himself_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o he_o reconcile_a god_n and_o man._n and_o further_o i_o believe_v that_o as_o a_o priest_n he_o continual_o make_v intercession_n for_o i_o and_o all_o true_a christian_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n in_o heaven_n and_o do_v bless_v i_o in_o turn_v i_o from_o my_o iniquity_n in_o like_a manner_n i_o believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v not_o only_a christ_n that_o be_v anoint_v to_o be_v a_o prophet_n and_o a_o priest_n in_o the_o sense_n now_o declare_v but_o that_o he_o be_v also_o anoint_v to_o be_v a_o king_n and_o that_o as_o such_o he_o do_v govern_v and_o preserve_v his_o church_n he_o erect_v and_o set_v up_o his_o throne_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n he_o give_v they_o grace_n to_o subdue_v every_o rebellious_a lust_n and_o habit_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o reign_v not_o in_o they_o he_o conquer_v satan_n and_o restrain_v his_o power_n he_o overcome_v death_n and_o have_v receive_v all_o authority_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o rule_v over_o all_o man_n and_o all_o creature_n and_o that_o of_o his_o kingdom_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n so_o that_o to_o he_o belong_v absolute_a dominion_n over_o all_o and_o obedience_n be_v due_a to_o he_o from_o all_o article_n iii_o who_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n in_o this_o article_n i_o profess_v to_o believe_v that_o when_o christ_n be_v make_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n he_o be_v make_v in_o all_o thing_n like_v to_o myself_o except_v sin_n for_o that_o can_v affect_v neither_o his_o humane_a soul_n nor_o body_n because_o in_o both_o he_o be_v most_o holy_a as_o be_v conceive_v only_o by_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o bear_v of_o a_o spotless_a virgin_n for_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o kinsman_n and_o capable_a to_o redeem_v we_o by_o pay_v our_o debt_n in_o the_o same_o humane_a nature_n in_o which_o they_o be_v contract_v it_o be_v necessasary_a he_o shall_v be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o that_o he_o may_v plain_o appear_v to_o be_v that_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n which_o be_v promise_v it_o be_v likewise_o necessary_a he_o shall_v be_v bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n who_o be_v of_o the_o lineage_n and_o house_n of_o david_n all_o which_o i_o believe_v from_o god_n word_n be_v accomplish_v in_o the_o bless_a mother_n of_o christ_n article_n iv_o suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v a_o article_n that_o you_o have_v often_o tell_v i_o i_o ought_v well_o to_o understand_v for_o it_o respect_v christ_n death_n upon_o which_o the_o whole_a hinge_v of_o my_o salvation_n turn_v i_o find_v the_o history_n of_o it_o to_o be_v clear_o and_o full_o set_v forth_o by_o the_o evangelist_n and_o as_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o st._n paul_n value_v it_o so_o high_o that_o he_o desire_v to_o know_v nothing_o else_o but_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_v now_o by_o my_o believe_v of_o the_o crucifixion_n i_o confess_v that_o according_a to_o the_o prophecy_n christ_n suffer_v in_o his_o humane_a nature_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n his_o divine_a nature_n be_v uncapable_a of_o suffer_v and_o that_o this_o happen_v at_o the_o time_n when_o pontius_n pilate_n be_v the_o roman_a governor_n of_o judaea_n who_o be_v addict_v to_o cruelty_n and_o sinful_a compliance_n condemn_v christ_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o as_o moses_n lift_v up_o the_o serpent_n on_o the_o pole_n in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o be_v christ_n lift_v up_o on_o the_o cross_n and_o by_o a_o painful_a ignominious_a and_o accurse_a death_n do_v expiate_v my_o sin_n and_o redeem_v i_o from_o all_o vain_a conversation_n and_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o give_v i_o a_o entrance_n into_o heaven_n all_o which_o unspeakable_a benefit_n be_v just_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n because_o it_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n as_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o that_o person_n who_o be_v god_n as_o well_o as_o man._n and_o as_o i_o believe_v christ_n voluntary_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n and_o that_o his_o soul_n be_v real_o separate_v from_o his_o body_n so_o i_o likewise_o believe_v that_o as_o a_o dead_a man_n he_o be_v bury_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o jewish_a nation_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v bind_v in_o graveclothe_n with_o spice_n and_o lay_v the_o grave_a with_o a_o heavy_a stone_n roll_v to_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o sepulchre_n all_o which_o be_v certain_a token_n of_o his_o death_n as_o be_v the_o usual_a know_a rite_n of_o a_o jewish_a funeral_n i_o also_o believe_v that_o christ_n be_v dead_a his_o soul_n and_o body_n remain_v in_o a_o separate_a condition_n under_o the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o that_o his_o soul_n be_v reunite_v to_o the_o body_n before_o it_o do_v putrify_v in_o the_o grave_a but_o as_o to_o the_o various_a opinion_n about_o his_o descent_n into_o hell_n i_o think_v they_o either_o too_o high_a or_o too_o unprofitable_a for_o my_o research_n and_o as_o you_o have_v teach_v i_o so_o i_o believe_v that_o christ_n birth_n death_n and_o burial_n or_o be_v under_o the_o dominion_n of_o death_n be_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n answerable_a to_o which_o be_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o his_o
have_v a_o union_n with_o he_o as_o be_v the_o head_n of_o it_o so_o i_o believe_v there_o be_v a_o common_a union_n among_o the_o member_n both_o those_o that_o be_v glorify_v in_o heaven_n and_o those_o that_o in_o some_o degree_n be_v sanctify_v on_o earth_n and_o this_o be_v call_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o be_v the_o first_o privilege_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o all_o true_a christian_n communicate_v in_o all_o office_n of_o piety_n and_o charity_n in_o do_v good_a to_o one_o another_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o this_o they_o do_v upon_o the_o account_n that_o they_o have_v in_o common_a one_o god_n one_o christ_n one_o spirit_n one_o lord_n one_o faith_n one_o baptism_n one_o hope_n article_n x._o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n genuine_o arise_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o universal_a church_n so_o pardon_v of_o sin_n follow_v from_o both_o for_o none_o shall_v have_v their_o sin_n forgive_v but_o those_o who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o church_n for_o unless_o i_o abide_v in_o this_o ark_n i_o shall_v certain_o perish_v now_o sin_n as_o i_o have_v be_v instruct_v be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o one_o original_a which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o nature_n the_o other_o actual_a which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o conversation_n the_o former_a i_o bring_v with_o i_o into_o the_o world_n the_o latter_a i_o commit_v while_o i_o live_v therein_o and_o both_o these_o sort_n of_o sin_n deserve_v eternal_a death_n and_o can_v only_o be_v pardon_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o sin_n be_v a_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n it_o can_v only_o be_v forgive_v by_o he_o who_o law_n it_o transgress_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o second_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v preach_v to_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o seal_v in_o baptism_n wherein_o i_o believe_v my_o original_a sin_n be_v present_o pardon_v and_o that_o my_o actual_a sin_n commit_v after_o baptism_n shall_v be_v pardon_v if_o i_o true_o repent_v i_o of_o the_o same_o now_o this_o my_o belief_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n suppose_n that_o i_o believe_v that_o god_n gracious_o and_o free_o without_o any_o desert_n on_o man_n part_n give_v his_o son_n to_o die_v for_o the_o world_n and_o that_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o his_o meritorious_a death_n he_o remit_v the_o fault_n absolve_v from_o the_o gild_n and_o acquit_v from_o punishment_n all_o true_o penitent_a and_o believe_a sinner_n and_o i_o do_v further_o believe_v that_o he_o impute_v to_o they_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o own_o son_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o by_o mean_n thereof_o account_v they_o just_a in_o his_o sight_n i_o believe_v that_o all_o who_o be_v justify_v and_o thus_o acquit_v have_v holiness_n in_o some_o degree_n according_a to_o the_o condition_n of_o this_o life_n which_o holiness_n though_o it_o can_v altogether_o discharge_v they_o from_o sin_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o reign_v over_o they_o so_o that_o a_o justify_v person_n be_v not_o under_o its_o dominion_n nor_o yield_v himself_o a_o vassal_n to_o it_o but_o resist_v its_o command_n and_o make_v it_o die_v daily_o and_o for_o the_o great_a security_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n god_n have_v commit_v to_o his_o minister_n a_o indispensible_a power_n and_o charge_n to_o preach_v faith_n and_o repentance_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o this_o forgiveness_n he_o have_v likewise_o appoint_v they_o to_o pray_v and_o intercede_v and_o also_o to_o baptize_v for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o administer_v the_o lord_n supper_n in_o memory_n of_o that_o blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o indeed_o all_o that_o god_n have_v leave_v in_o the_o hand_n and_o power_n of_o his_o minister_n especial_o tend_v to_o make_v man_n capable_a of_o receive_v what_o they_o believe_v namely_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n article_n xi_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n it_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o the_o father_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o well_o as_o it_o be_v of_o christian_n under_o the_o new_a that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n both_o of_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a and_o if_o it_o be_v otherwise_o christian_n of_o all_o man_n will_v be_v most_o miserable_a and_o all_o that_o i_o have_v learn_v and_o you_o have_v teach_v i_o concern_v christianity_n will_v be_v in_o vain_a but_o i_o firm_o and_o true_o believe_v that_o my_o mortal_a body_n shall_v be_v raise_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o grave_a by_o virtue_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n and_o this_o my_o belief_n be_v found_v upon_o the_o power_n and_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n who_o both_o can_v and_o will_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a the_o very_a same_o body_n that_o die_v article_n xii_o the_o life_n everlasting_a the_o enjoyment_n of_o everlasting_a life_n be_v the_o last_o christian_a privilege_n and_o that_o which_o crown_v the_o rest_n and_o i_o have_v learned_a to_o understand_v by_o this_o life_n the_o enjoyment_n of_o all_o true_a happiness_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o i_o believe_v that_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o just_a person_n shall_v be_v perfect_o enlighten_v and_o sanctify_v and_o that_o their_o body_n shall_v live_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o spirit_n and_o be_v exceed_o glorify_v and_o opposite_a to_o this_o life_n everlasting_a i_o believe_v there_o be_v a_o everlasting_a death_n which_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o that_o as_o life_n everlasting_a consist_v in_o the_o fruition_n so_o i_o believe_v everlasting_a death_n consist_v in_o the_o loss_n of_o god_n presence_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n and_o be_v the_o endure_v of_o the_o sting_n of_o conscience_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n for_o ever_o but_o as_o my_o believe_v all_o the_o article_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n as_o they_o be_v sum_v up_o in_o that_o which_o be_v call_v the_o apostle_n creed_n suppose_v that_o i_o be_o to_o learn_v not_o only_o the_o word_n but_o likewise_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o creed_n so_o it_o also_o imply_v that_o i_o shall_v live_v like_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v for_o otherwise_o my_o consent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o article_n will_v stand_v i_o in_o no_o stead_n and_o therefore_o not_o meddle_v with_o remote_a and_o learned_a inference_n i_o will_v draw_v such_o from_o each_o article_n as_o be_v near_o and_o familiar_a short_a and_o edify_a as_o for_o example_n from_o my_o believe_v that_o god_n create_v i_o i_o infer_v i_o be_o bind_v to_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_a to_o he_o by_o my_o believe_v that_o christ_n redeem_v i_o i_o think_v it_o my_o duty_n to_o yield_v up_o myself_o to_o he_o as_o his_o purchase_n and_o to_o be_v whole_o dispose_v by_o he_o and_o employ_v only_o in_o his_o service_n my_o believe_v christ_n conception_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o birth_n of_o the_o virgin_n shall_v make_v i_o diligent_a to_o fit_v my_o heart_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o overshadow_v and_o for_o christ_n to_o be_v bear_v in_o it_o my_o belief_n of_o christ_n crucifixion_n shall_v teach_v i_o to_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n and_o to_o destroy_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n my_o belief_n of_o his_o death_n and_o burial_n shall_v make_v i_o content_a to_o die_v for_o the_o sake_n of_o truth_n be_v assure_v that_o if_o i_o suffer_v for_o christ_n i_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o it_o shall_v also_o keep_v i_o from_o be_v dishearten_v by_o death_n see_v that_o christ_n by_o die_v have_v take_v away_o the_o stinâ—_n of_o death_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o maâ—_n it_o a_o entrance_n into_o life_n my_o believe_v the_o resurrection_n of_o chrisâ—_n shall_v make_v i_o actual_o rise_v froâ—_n sin_n to_o a_o new_a life_n and_o utter_o to_o forsake_v my_o sin_n as_o christ_n diâ—_n the_o grave_a to_o which_o after_o â—_o be_v once_o rise_v from_o it_o he_o return_v no_o more_o my_o believe_v christ_n ascension_n and_o sit_v â—_o the_o right-hand_a of_o god_n shoulâ—_n teach_v i_o to_o set_v my_o affection_n oâ—_n thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n the_o believe_a judgement_n to_o come_v shall_v makâ—_n i_o careful_a so_o to_o walk_v as_o that_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v in_o iâ—_n my_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n and_o communion_n oâ—_n saint_n shall_v render_v i_o mightâ—_n circumspect_a to_o preserve_v charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o to_o avoid_v all_o thing_n destructive_a oâ—_n catholic_n unity_n the_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o i_o believe_v shall_v make_v i_o high_o to_o esteem_v all_o those_o way_n and_o mean_n which_o
so_o that_o on_o the_o contrary_n i_o be_o enjoin_v to_o keep_v my_o body_n in_o temperance_n soberness_n and_o chastity_n to_o preserve_v modesty_n in_o thought_n behaviour_n and_o apparel_n in_o the_o eight_o commandment_n which_o concern_v man_n estate_n i_o be_o as_o i_o have_v be_v teach_v forbid_v all_o defraudation_n or_o deceitful_a stealth_n oppression_n and_o violent_a robbery_n sacrilege_n or_o pillage_n of_o god_n all_o bribery_n and_o withhold_v other_o man_n due_n with_o all_o covetous_a desire_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a i_o be_o bind_v by_o virtue_n of_o this_o command_n to_o give_v to_o all_o their_o due_n to_o live_v in_o some_o lawful_a call_v and_o therein_o to_o be_v diligent_a to_o restore_v that_o which_o have_v be_v steal_v to_o give_v alm_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o avoid_v the_o company_n of_o all_o such_o as_o will_v entice_v i_o to_o break_v this_o law_n the_o nine_o commandment_n concern_v man_n good_a name_n and_o forbid_v i_o to_o lie_v to_o raise_v or_o receive_v or_o to_o divulge_v any_o false_a or_o malicious_a report_n against_o my_o neighbour_n it_o likewise_o forbid_v all_o groundless_a suspicion_n together_o with_o suborn_v and_o encourage_v of_o false_a witness_n and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n it_o enjoin_v i_o to_o love_n and_o speak_v the_o truth_n to_o preserve_v my_o own_o reputation_n and_o when_o it_o be_v seasonable_a to_o vindicate_v my_o own_o innocence_n and_o the_o innocency_n of_o my_o neighbour_n when_o i_o know_v either_o to_o be_v unjust_o asperse_v in_o the_o last_o commandment_n which_o especial_o respect_v man_n desire_n i_o be_o forbid_v to_o covet_v my_o neighbour_n good_n of_o what_o nature_n or_o sort_n soever_o and_o i_o be_o require_v to_o regulate_v my_o affection_n to_o restrain_v all_o sinful_a desire_n to_o be_v content_a with_o my_o present_a condition_n to_o learn_v and_o labour_v true_o to_o get_v my_o own_o live_n and_o to_o do_v my_o duty_n in_o that_o state_n of_o life_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o call_v i_o and_o now_o have_v give_v this_o account_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n i_o leave_v it_o to_o your_o upright_a consideration_n whether_o my_o knowledge_n of_o they_o be_v fufficient_a to_o qualify_v i_o for_o the_o holy_a communion_n the_o obedience_n i_o owe_v to_o these_o precept_n be_v the_o next_o thing_n that_o important_o concern_v i_o and_o here_o i_o open_o confess_v that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o my_o power_n to_o obey_v god_n commandment_n without_o his_o special_a grace_n but_o that_o if_o this_o be_v once_o shed_v in_o my_o heart_n it_o will_v enable_v i_o to_o obey_v they_o and_o when_o my_o obedience_n be_v true_a faithful_a and_o sincere_a though_o mix_v with_o much_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o many_o sin_n yet_o if_o therein_o i_o live_v not_o wilful_o impenitent_a i_o do_v unfeigned_o believe_v god_n will_v accept_v and_o crown_v it_o but_o i_o have_v be_v often_o teach_v that_o this_o special_a grace_n of_o god_n can_v be_v obtain_v but_o by_o diligent_a prayer_n which_o you_o have_v tell_v i_o be_v the_o three_o general_n branch_n of_o my_o christianity_n and_o that_o it_o have_v for_o its_o rule_n that_o divine_a form_n christ_n compose_v and_o which_o from_o he_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n prayer_n and_o this_o consist_v of_o a_o preface_n six_o petition_n and_o a_o conclusion_n of_o each_o of_o which_o i_o will_v now_o give_v such_o a_o account_n as_o i_o have_v learn_v from_o you_o begin_v with_o the_o preface_n namely_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n wherein_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o direct_v my_o prayer_n to_o god_n as_o to_o a_o father_n who_o i_o ought_v to_o approach_v with_o holy_a reverence_n and_o with_o humble_a confidence_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v what_o i_o pray_v for_o and_o to_o he_o only_o prayer_n ought_v to_o be_v make_v because_o he_o only_o be_v every_o where_o present_a to_o receive_v they_o and_o every_o way_n able_a to_o grant_v what_o be_v pray_v for_o the_o six_o petition_n now_o follow_v whereof_o the_o three_o first_o concern_v god_n glory_n and_o the_o three_o last_o concern_v man_n want_n petition_n i._o hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n in_o this_o petition_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o desire_v and_o chief_o to_o endeavour_v the_o glorification_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n which_o name_n in_o general_n signify_v god_n himself_o and_o in_o particular_a all_o his_o title_n as_o lord_n jehovah_n etc._n etc._n next_o all_o his_o glorious_a attribute_n or_o excellency_n together_o with_o every_o thing_n that_o have_v a_o peculiar_a relation_n unto_o he_o as_o his_o word_n his_o house_n his_o day_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o in_o this_o petition_n i_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v strike_v my_o heart_n with_o such_o a_o heavenly_a awe_n that_o i_o may_v humble_o reverence_v his_o great_a name_n and_o carry_v such_o a_o respect_n to_o all_o thing_n that_o relate_v unto_o he_o and_o his_o worship_n as_o may_v manifest_v my_o honour_n to_o his_o great_a majesty_n that_o my_o holy_a profession_n be_v not_o blaspheme_v but_o glorify_v by_o myself_o and_o other_o petition_n ii_o thy_o kingdom_n come_v divine_n tell_v i_o and_o i_o hearty_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v a_o threefold_a kingdom_n 1._o a_o kingdom_n of_o power_n whereby_o he_o rule_v over_o all_o creature_n even_o his_o profess_a enemy_n 2._o a_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n whereby_o he_o rule_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n 3._o a_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o a_o more_o eminent_a manner_n shall_v begin_v at_o the_o last_o judgement_n when_o christ_n as_o man_n shall_v deliver_v up_o the_o kingdom_n to_o god_n his_o father_n when_o all_o the_o saint_n shall_v be_v take_v in_o to_o reign_v with_o he_o and_o oâ—_n this_o kingdom_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n and_o in_o pray_v that_o god_n kingdom_n may_v come_v i_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v establish_v his_o throne_n and_o rule_n for_o ever_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o grace_n subdue_v all_o those_o rebellious_a corruption_n that_o exalt_v themselves_o against_o he_o that_o the_o gospel_n may_v be_v settle_v where_o it_o be_v not_o receive_v that_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n may_v see_v the_o salvation_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o will_v hasten_v the_o come_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o so_o consummate_a and_o accomplish_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n petition_n iii_o thy_n will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n i_o have_v be_v constant_o catechize_v to_o believe_v that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v either_o secret_a or_o reveal_v and_o that_o i_o be_o to_o pay_v obedience_n to_o they_o both_o patient_o submit_v to_o god_n secret_a will_n and_o cheerful_o perform_v as_o far_o as_o i_o be_o able_a his_o reveal_v will_n as_o it_o be_v set_v down_o in_o his_o word_n and_o as_o the_o do_v of_o god_n will_n and_o not_o my_o own_o be_v the_o matter_n of_o my_o obedience_n so_o the_o manner_n of_o my_o obedience_n be_v the_o example_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n in_o heaven_n who_o execute_v the_o command_n of_o god_n with_o readiness_n speed_n faithfulness_n and_o constancy_n so_o that_o in_o pray_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v etc._n etc._n i_o desire_v god_n to_o enable_v i_o by_o his_o grace_n cheerful_o to_o suffer_v god_n will_n in_o all_o hiâ—_n affliction_n and_o ready_o to_o perform_v it_o in_o all_o his_o command_n and_o that_o god_n will_v give_v mâ—_n of_o that_o heavenly_a zeal_n to_o his_o service_n wherewith_o the_o bless_a angel_n be_v inspire_v that_o i_o may_v obey_v his_o will_n with_o the_o like_a warmth_n and_o cheerfulness_n and_o that_o follow_v they_o in_o their_o obedience_n while_o i_o be_o on_o earth_n i_o may_v be_v join_v with_o they_o to_o sing_v eternal_a praise_n in_o heaven_n petition_n iu_o give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n this_o be_v the_o first_o of_o the_o three_o petition_n that_o concern_v man_n want_n in_o which_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o profess_v my_o dependence_n upon_o god_n for_o this_o present_a life_n and_o every_o thing_n that_o support_v it_o for_o by_o bread_n i_o have_v be_v teach_v â—o_o understand_v all_o outward_a comfort_n necessary_a for_o this_o life_n and_o â—hat_n i_o be_o to_o pray_v that_o by_o direct_a â—nd_n honest_a mean_n i_o may_v enjoy_v â—o_o much_o of_o this_o world_n good_a as_o â—s_n convenient_a and_o agreeable_a for_o my_o present_a condition_n and_o just_a occasion_n and_o by_o say_v daily_a i_o intimate_v my_o contentedness_n with_o present_a necessary_n and_o my_o purpose_n to_o continue_v daily_a prayer_n for_o they_o and_o by_o thus_o pray_v i_o cast_v my_o care_n upon_o god_n and_o declare_v that_o only_a from_o his_o fatherly_a hand_n i_o expect_v
into_o all_o the_o several_a sort_n of_o sin_n whereof_o yoâ—_n may_v just_o suspect_v yourself_o tâ—_n be_v guilty_a careful_o look_v into_o such_o which_o by_o reason_n of_o theiâ—_n abstruser_n nature_n be_v not_o so_o sooâ—_n take_v notice_n of_o either_o by_o youâ—_n self_n or_o other_o and_o researchinâ—_n into_o the_o sort_n and_o kind_n of_o sinâ—_n you_o will_v find_v they_o all_o reducibâ—_n to_o those_o of_o thought_n speecâ—_n and_o action_n xviii_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o these_o sin_n those_o of_o thought_n you_o mâ—_n learn_v from_o god_n own_o observation_n gen._n 6.5_o when_o he_o see_v thâ—_n every_o imagination_n of_o maâ—_n heart_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o to_o which_o our_o saviour_n have_v respect_n st._n mat._n 15.19_o when_o he_o say_v that_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n and_o though_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o speak_v of_o may_v reach_v further_o than_o reason_v and_o bare_a thought_n even_o to_o some_o subsequent_a action_n because_o they_o be_v say_v to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n and_o mark_v 7.20_o to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o man_n yet_o this_o exclude_v not_o ordinary_a evil_a thought_n thereby_o to_o be_v signify_v for_o these_o be_v doubtless_o the_o seed_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o those_o wicked_a contrivance_n design_n and_o machination_n which_o man_n act_n and_o be_v guilty_a of_o in_o the_o world_n xix_o thought_n indeed_o be_v of_o so_o vanish_v and_o transient_a a_o nature_n so_o easy_o escape_v your_o observation_n and_o so_o apt_a to_o leave_v â—ou_fw-mi ignorant_a how_o therein_o you_o have_v offend_v that_o you_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o be_v signal_o diligent_a in_o their_o search_n beside_o man_n be_v apt_a to_o imagine_v thought_n be_v not_o so_o evil_a as_o indeed_o theâ—_n be_v because_o custom_n have_v teach_v they_o to_o say_v thought_n be_v freeâ—_n whence_o they_o vulgar_o conclude_v they_o may_v think_v as_o they_o please_v without_o offence_n and_o have_v yoâ—_n only_o to_o do_v with_o â—_z shortsighted_a like_o yourself_o therâ—_n may_v be_v some_o ground_n for_o sâ—_n say_v but_o be_v to_o deal_v witâ—_n god_n who_o law_n reach_v youâ—_n thought_n and_o forbid_v they_o tâ—_n be_v wicked_a you_o want_v no_o reason_n move_v you_o to_o search_v hoâ—_n far_o therein_o you_o have_v offend_v and_o to_o repent_v thereof_o ere_o yoâ—_n come_v to_o the_o holy_a table_n evil_a thought_n be_v the_o more_o immediate_a defiler_n of_o the_o heart_n they_o pollute_v the_o very_a spring_n 〈◊〉_d all_o your_o word_n and_o action_n and_o till_o the_o thought_n of_o you_o heart_n be_v cleanse_v by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n it_o will_v be_v no_o more_o fit_a to_o receive_v christ_n in_o the_o sacrament_n than_o the_o manger_n be_v to_o lodge_v he_o at_o his_o birth_n xx._n the_o second_o sort_n of_o sin_n you_o be_v to_o seach_v into_o be_v those_o of_o your_o word_n which_o be_v speak_v in_o earnest_n be_v testification_n of_o what_o be_v in_o your_o heart_n and_o nothing_o else_o but_o your_o thought_n make_v audible_a and_o though_o the_o inconsiderate_a make_v little_a account_n of_o their_o word_n deceive_v themselves_o by_o fancy_v they_o be_v but_o wind_n yet_o see_v there_o be_v a_o day_n come_v when_o all_o such_o as_o be_v idle_a that_o be_v wicked_a shall_v be_v account_v for_o by_o god_n in_o bestow_v reward_n and_o punishment_n upon_o man_n you_o have_v all_o imaginable_a reason_n to_o examine_v how_o you_o have_v sin_v in_o your_o tongue_n xxi_o among_o the_o several_a wayâ—_n whereby_o your_o word_n become_v sinful_a i_o shall_v reckon_v up_o a_o few_o leave_v the_o rest_n to_o your_o own_o observation_n xxii_o and_o first_o your_o word_n be_v wicked_a when_o they_o be_v filthy_a all_o filthiness_n be_v so_o abominable_a to_o god_n as_o that_o he_o will_v not_o admit_v it_o in_o your_o very_a tongue_n have_v by_o his_o apostle_n command_v you_o to_o let_v no_o corrupt_a communion_n proceed_v out_o of_o your_o mouth_n ephes_n 4.29_o that_o you_o avoid_v all_o unclean_a discourse_n as_o you_o will_v putrid_a and_o rot_a meat_n which_o turn_v to_o contagion_n and_o instead_o thereof_o to_o use_v such_o language_n as_o be_v wholesome_a profitable_a and_o instructive_a both_o for_o yourself_o and_o they_o who_o hear_v you_o otherwise_o your_o speech_n will_v be_v so_o noisome_a that_o it_o will_v drive_v from_o you_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o leave_v you_o without_o the_o soul_n and_o mark_n of_o a_o christian_n xxiii_o next_o word_n become_v sinful_a when_o they_o be_v scoff_v and_o reproachful_a tend_v to_o the_o vilify_n and_o disparagement_n of_o other_o to_o which_o the_o most_o holy_a jesus_n have_v respect_n when_o under_o the_o abusive_a and_o scurrilous_a word_n of_o fool_n and_o racha_n he_o forbid_v division_n scoff_v with_o all_o such_o language_n as_o may_v impair_v the_o credit_n which_o wise_a man_n general_o prize_n next_o to_o life_n and_o often_o above_o it_o and_o when_o christ_n forbid_v reproach_n as_o well_o as_o kill_v and_o require_v of_o all_o profess_v his_o religion_n to_o be_v no_o less_o tender_a of_o the_o good_a name_n than_o person_n of_o their_o brethren_n he_o display_v tâ—_n excellency_n of_o his_o doctrine_n show_v how_o far_o it_o surpass_v boâ—_n the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o the_o hithen_a theology_n for_o though_o mâ—ses_v in_o the_o law_n to_o the_o jew_n strict_o command_v they_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d no_o murder_n and_o that_o he_o who_o dâ—_n so_o be_v to_o be_v try_v for_o his_o life_n bâ—_n the_o court_n of_o twenty_o three_o oâ—_n lesser_a sanhedrim_n to_o who_o belong_v the_o cognizance_n of_o capital_a and_o great_a matter_n yeâ—_n by_o what_o christ_n superadd_v tâ—_n that_o precept_n in_o mat._n 5.22_o iâ—_n may_v seem_v moses_n have_v make_v nâ—_n provision_n against_o vilify_a anâ—_n deride_v language_n and_o as_o to_o the_o heathen_a theology_n though_o in_o many_o instance_n it_o forbaâ—_n murder_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o so_o to_o calumny_n for_o when_o minerva_n one_o of_o their_o deity_n counsel_v achilles_n not_o to_o draw_v the_o sword_n against_o agamemnon_n she_o give_v he_o leave_v to_o rail_v against_o and_o revile_v he_o hom._n iliad_n 1._o but_o christ_n will_v have_v your_o tongue_n as_o free_v from_o contemptuous_a language_n as_o your_o hand_n from_o violence_n and_o that_o you_o carry_v yourself_o as_o harmless_o towards_o the_o reputation_n as_o the_o life_n of_o your_o fellow_n christian_n xxiv_o word_n be_v three_o egregious_o wicked_a when_o they_o be_v false_a for_o truth_n give_v they_o all_o their_o substance_n and_o solidity_n make_v the_o tongue_n answer_v the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v man_n namely_o to_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o his_o heart_n and_o not_o to_o have_v one_o thing_n upon_o the_o lip_n and_o another_o in_o the_o mind_n which_o deceitful_a carriage_n though_o never_o so_o usual_a be_v ever_o think_v so_o abominable_a that_o agur_n earnest_o pray_v god_n to_o remove_v it_o far_o from_o he_o prov._n 30.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n declare_v against_o it_o when_o he_o say_v lie_v not_o one_o to_o another_o make_v it_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o that_o heathen_a course_n renounce_v by_o the_o colossian_n to_o suggest_v or_o say_v any_o false_a thing_n to_o the_o injury_n of_o other_o col._n 3.9_o or_o to_o use_v craftiness_n or_o any_o of_o the_o evil_a art_n of_o deceive_a and_o the_o divine_a revel_n 22.15_o exclude_v all_o who_o love_n and_o make_v a_o lie_n all_o hypocritical_a treacherous_a person_n from_o be_v any_o more_o than_o equivocal_a member_n of_o christ_n church_n which_o instead_o of_o have_v any_o part_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o christian_n shall_v have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o lake_n that_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n rev._n 21.8_o xxv_o word_n be_v fourthly_a eminent_o wicked_a when_o they_o run_v out_o into_o oath_n and_o execration_n which_o be_v utter_o prohibit_v by_o christ_n when_o he_o confine_v all_o discourse_n among_o his_o proselyte_n to_o yea_o yea_o and_o nay_o nay_o to_o serious_a and_o earnest_a affirmation_n and_o denial_n assert_v that_o what_o else_o be_v use_v in_o ordinary_a conversation_n proceed_v from_o a_o evil_a principle_n or_o that_o evil_a one_o the_o devil_n who_o have_v variety_n of_o snare_n wherewith_o to_o catch_v soul_n and_o entrap_v they_o in_o idolatry_n error_n and_o unbelief_n such_o as_o be_v swear_v by_o heaven_n earth_n etc._n etc._n as_o christ_n instance_v st._n mat._n 4.34_o where_o all_o needless_a promissory_a oath_n be_v whole_o forbid_v when_o you_o therefore_o hear_v vain_a man_n replenish_n their_o discourse_n with_o oath_n it_o will_v be_v no_o breach_n of_o charity_n for_o you_o to_o conclude_v that_o this_o ill_a custom_n proceed_v either_o from_o a_o vain_a glorious_a humour_n delight_v in_o big_a and_o swell_a
language_n out_o of_o a_o idle_a conceit_n that_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o a_o great_a spirit_n or_o that_o it_o come_v of_o a_o want_n of_o reverence_n to_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n or_o that_o man_n use_v such_o oath_n think_v other_o be_v like_o themselves_o namely_o so_o faithless_a as_o not_o to_o be_v believe_v without_o they_o and_o as_o to_o execration_n and_o curse_n of_o yourself_o or_o other_o consider_v i_o beseech_v you_o what_o david_n have_v say_v not_o bare_o by_o way_n of_o wish_n but_o also_o of_o prophecy_n in_o psal_n 109.18_o 19_o etc._n etc._n i_o shall_v mention_v no_o other_o way_n whereby_o you_o may_v sin_v in_o your_o speech_n 1._o because_o all_o the_o fault_n thereof_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o four_o and_o 2._o because_o man_n be_v more_o eminent_o liable_a to_o offend_v by_o speak_v filthy_o reproachful_o false_o or_o profane_o xxvi_o and_o have_v thus_o bring_v your_o thought_n and_o word_n to_o the_o test_n you_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n to_o deal_v with_o your_o action_n in_o order_n to_o find_v out_o their_o obliquity_n and_o pollution_n and_o because_o every_o christian_a be_v no_o less_o accountable_a for_o the_o good_a he_o have_v omit_v when_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n than_o for_o the_o evil_n he_o have_v commit_v when_o he_o may_v have_v prevent_v it_o you_o be_v therefore_o in_o the_o search_n of_o your_o action_n to_o begin_v with_o the_o thing_n you_o have_v leave_v undo_v which_o you_o ought_v to_o have_v do_v and_o then_o to_o proceed_v to_o consider_v the_o thing_n that_o you_o have_v do_v which_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o have_v do_v the_o former_a be_v usual_o call_v sin_n of_o omission_n the_o latter_a sin_n of_o commission_n and_o here_o give_v i_o leave_v to_o tell_v you_o that_o beside_o a_o search_n into_o the_o sort_n you_o be_v also_o to_o seek_v into_o the_o degree_n of_o your_o sin_n for_o though_o sin_n consider_v naked_a in_o themselves_o and_o as_o bare_a transgression_n of_o a_o rule_n may_v seem_v to_o be_v all_o equal_a yet_o look_v upon_o in_o the_o circumstance_n wherewith_o they_o be_v clothe_v some_o will_v manifest_o appear_v great_a than_o other_o and_o though_o no_o sin_n whatsoever_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v little_a every_o one_o be_v a_o transgression_n of_o that_o law_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v to_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o man_n salvation_n yet_o there_o be_v circumstance_n which_o raise_v even_o little_a sin_n into_o high_a provocation_n xxvii_o and_o you_o need_v no_o other_o star_n to_o guide_v you_o in_o take_v the_o degree_n of_o your_o sin_n against_o god_n than_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o circumstance_n by_o which_o you_o be_v to_o measure_v the_o injury_n do_v to_o yourself_o and_o i_o need_v not_o tell_v you_o how_o the_o harm_n a_o man_n do_v you_o be_v the_o more_o heinous_a if_o he_o do_v it_o know_o and_o willing_o than_o if_o he_o do_v it_o ignorant_o and_o against_o his_o mind_n next_o when_o he_o do_v it_o purposely_o and_o with_o deliberation_n than_o when_o he_o do_v it_o sudden_o and_o at_o unaware_o when_o he_o do_v it_o in_o the_o heat_n of_o passion_n and_o blindness_n of_o zeal_n and_o according_a to_o his_o present_a sentiment_n than_o when_o he_o do_v it_o contrary_a to_o the_o check_n and_o resistance_n of_o his_o conscience_n and_o the_o cool_a dictate_v of_o his_o reason_n you_o likewise_o judge_v the_o injury_n more_o grievous_a and_o provoke_a the_o often_o it_o be_v repeat_v and_o you_o can_v with_o less_o trouble_n forgive_v a_o few_o than_o many_o fault_n you_o also_o find_v yourself_o more_o sensible_a of_o the_o wrong_n do_v by_o he_o you_o often_o pardon_v and_o long_o spare_v who_o by_o many_o benefit_n you_o have_v oblige_v and_o who_o have_v vow_v and_o promise_v to_o do_v so_o no_o more_o and_o in_o the_o last_o place_n it_o make_v the_o wrong_n intolerable_a that_o it_o be_v become_v customary_a and_o that_o he_o that_o do_v it_o can_v by_o no_o reproof_n threaten_v exhortation_n advice_n or_o punishment_n be_v divert_v but_o that_o notwithstanding_o all_o mean_n use_v to_o the_o contrary_a he_o go_v on_o and_o take_v pleasure_n to_o trespass_n against_o you_o xxviii_o but_o these_o and_o the_o like_a circumstance_n you_o find_v the_o injury_n aggravate_v that_o be_v do_v against_o yourself_o and_o by_o application_n you_o may_v also_o conclude_v how_o your_o sin_n against_o god_n become_v aggravate_v who_o you_o may_v find_v you_o have_v too_o often_o offend_v know_o deliberate_o against_o the_o check_n and_o motion_n of_o your_o own_o conscience_n after_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o amendment_n after_o the_o private_a admonition_n of_o friend_n the_o public_a exhortation_n of_o the_o ministry_n the_o menace_n and_o promise_n of_o the_o word_n xxix_o and_o when_o you_o have_v thus_o proceed_v in_o the_o search_n both_o of_o the_o kind_n and_o degree_n of_o your_o sin_n you_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o this_o unpleasing_a travel_n be_v to_o bring_v you_o to_o repentance_n to_o which_o you_o can_v want_v no_o motive_n when_o you_o apprehend_v that_o by_o your_o sin_n you_o have_v incur_v his_o displeasure_n who_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o as_o a_o impartial_a judge_n will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n and_o be_v your_o heart_n never_o so_o harden_v it_o will_v melt_v at_o the_o apprehension_n of_o those_o misdoing_n by_o which_o you_o may_v perhaps_o have_v incense_v god_n mercy_n as_o well_o aâ—_n justice_n and_o set_v his_o bowel_n nâ—_n less_o than_o his_o hand_n against_o you_o sin_n in_o scripture_n you_o know_v be_v call_v debt_n which_o you_o arâ—_n altogether_o unable_a by_o any_o other_o way_n to_o discharge_v but_o by_o repentance_n a_o duty_n though_o aâ—_n all_o time_n yet_o now_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n require_v of_o you_o wheâ—_n you_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n and_o repentance_n be_v the_o surâ—_n and_o abridgement_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v discharge_v by_o you_o aâ—_n your_o come_n thither_o i_o shaâ—_n brief_o mind_n you_o what_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d wherein_o it_o consist_v xxx_o and_o not_o to_o trouble_v you_o witâ—_n the_o opinion_n of_o school_n father_n doctor_n and_o divine_n you_o may_v find_v out_o the_o nature_n of_o repentance_n towards_o god_n by_o consider_v what_o the_o repentance_n be_v which_o be_v require_v by_o one_o man_n from_o another_o where_o from_o he_o that_o have_v injure_v you_o you_o expect_v no_o less_o than_o that_o he_o shall_v confess_v how_o he_o have_v offend_v you_o next_o that_o he_o be_v sorry_a for_o have_v do_v so_o and_o three_o that_o he_o make_v reparation_n and_o resolve_v to_o do_v so_o no_o more_o so_o that_o that_o which_o in_o religion_n be_v proper_o call_v repentance_n consist_v in_o confession_n sorrow_n reparation_n and_o resolution_n xxxi_o and_o first_o as_o to_o confession_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o common_a ingenuity_n to_o be_v expect_v from_o every_o one_o who_o know_v himself_o to_o be_v guilty_a now_o that_o confession_n which_o be_v valuable_a with_o the_o almighty_a arise_v from_o a_o abhorrence_n of_o the_o iniquity_n you_o confess_v thaâ—_n thereby_o you_o have_v displease_v god_n and_o worthy_o deserve_v his_o vengeance_n and_o it_o run_v through_o all_o the_o sort_n of_o sin_n whereof_o yoâ—_n know_v yourself_o to_o be_v conscious_a aggravate_v they_o with_o aâ—_n their_o heighten_v circumstance_n and_o comprise_v your_o unknown_a sin_n in_o david_n penitent_a form_n who_o can_v tell_v how_o oft_o he_o offend_v cleanse_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o my_o secret_a sin_n but_o if_o in_o confession_n of_o sin_n you_o shall_v be_v never_o 〈◊〉_d particular_a yet_o if_o it_o be_v do_v witâ—_n any_o mild_a purpose_n toward_o they_o than_o their_o utter_a destrâ—ction_n it_o will_v look_v rather_o like_o 〈◊〉_d inventory_n than_o a_o confession_n a_o count_v up_o the_o good_n yeâ—_n have_v a_o mind_n to_o preserve_v rathâ—â—_n than_o a_o acknowledgement_n 〈◊〉_d the_o sin_n you_o resolve_v to_o abandon_v god_n forbid_v you_o shall_v be_v euâ—â—_n so_o infatuate_v and_o befool_v bâ—_n your_o own_o fancy_n as_o to_o imaginâ—_n the_o pure_a eye_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v take_v with_o the_o sight_n of_o your_o filthiness_n and_o obliquity_n or_o that_o you_o shall_v think_v he_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o narrative_a of_o those_o iniquity_n who_o commit_v he_o have_v so_o strict_o forbid_v and_o do_v so_o great_o abhor_v when_o you_o open_v your_o ulcer_n unto_o god_n with_o any_o other_o intent_n than_o to_o have_v they_o heal_v their_o view_n will_v excite_v his_o indignation_n and_o not_o his_o pity_n when_o therefore_o you_o do_v not_o real_o intend_v to_o forsake_v the_o sin_n you_o confess_v you_o do_v â—n_v
after_o the_o sacrament_n be_v celebrate_v there_o be_v one_o common_a table_n for_o rich_a and_o poor_a whereat_o they_o do_v eat_v promiscuous_o and_o what_o be_v leave_v be_v give_v to_o those_o in_o want_n and_o this_o i_o take_v be_v the_o agape_n or_o feast_n of_o love_n mention_v by_o st._n judas_n and_o describe_v by_o tertullian_n 38._o apol._n c._n 38._o lx._n and_o in_o proportion_n to_o this_o custom_n when_o you_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n you_o be_v to_o bestow_v something_o on_o the_o poor_a that_o you_o appear_v not_o before_o the_o lord_n empty_a and_o serve_v he_o of_o that_o which_o cost_v you_o nothing_o and_o though_o you_o be_v as_o to_o the_o quantity_n of_o your_o alm_n leave_v at_o liberty_n yet_o you_o have_v best_a to_o be_v merciful_a according_a to_o your_o power_n if_o you_o have_v much_o give_v plenteous_o if_o you_o have_v little_a do_v your_o diligence_n glad_o to_o give_v of_o that_o little_a for_o so_o you_o gather_v yourself_o a_o good_a reward_n in_o the_o day_n of_o necessity_n in_o the_o sacrament_n by_o a_o joint_n communicate_v in_o the_o same_o divine_a mystery_n you_o attest_v to_o the_o world_n your_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n your_o head_n and_o to_o every_o true_a christian_a as_o a_o fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n and_o as_o faith_n unite_v you_o to_o christ_n so_o charity_n also_o to_o his_o member_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o these_o two_o grace_n the_o sacrament_n seal_v the_o communion_n of_o the_o member_n with_o the_o head_n and_o of_o the_o member_n one_o with_o another_o but_o when_o you_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n with_o malice_n in_o your_o soul_n you_o can_v have_v no_o true_a communion_n with_o either_o but_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o vile_a hypocrisy_n by_o make_v profession_n of_o that_o christian_a or_o brotherly_n charity_n whereof_o your_o heart_n be_v void_a and_o empty_a in_o this_o case_n i_o refer_v you_o once_o more_o to_o the_o counsel_n of_o our_o saviour_n st._n matth._n 5.23_o 24._o where_n two_o thing_n appear_v for_o your_o instruction_n viz._n 1._o that_o though_o the_o gift_n be_v already_o at_o the_o altar_n it_o must_v be_v leave_v there_o rather_o unoffered_a than_o be_v offer_v by_o one_o who_o be_v not_o at_o perfect_a peace_n with_o his_o neighbour_n 2._o that_o he_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v or_o quite_o put_v off_o the_o offer_n of_o his_o gift_n 4.8_o tobit_n 4.8_o but_o present_o to_o remove_v the_o occasion_n of_o his_o not_o offer_v it_o aright_o lxi_o and_o when_o you_o find_v your_o heart_n due_o furnish_v with_o faith_n towards_o god_n and_o the_o proper_a effect_n thereof_o charity_n towards_o man_n you_o must_v once_o more_o go_v down_o into_o your_o soul_n to_o see_v if_o it_o have_v that_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a temper_n call_v devotion_n which_o be_v a_o grace_n so_o suitable_a to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n that_o it_o seem_v to_o make_v up_o the_o whole_a office_n and_o if_o devotion_n be_v not_o so_o warm_a and_o vigorous_a in_o your_o soul_n as_o it_o ought_v and_o you_o will_v have_v it_o to_o be_v you_o must_v inquire_v into_o the_o impediment_n thereof_o in_o order_n to_o their_o speedy_a removal_n now_o among_o the_o fatal_a hindrance_n of_o devotion_n the_o care_n of_o the_o world_n be_v with_o too_o great_a justice_n chief_o to_o be_v reckon_v for_o they_o natural_o fasten_v your_o thought_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o set_v your_o affection_n on_o thing_n below_o and_o be_v as_o so_o many_o depress_v weight_n upon_o the_o soul_n which_o unlucky_o keep_v she_o from_o those_o transport_v of_o devotion_n by_o which_o the_o will_v soar_v to_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o upon_o your_o come_n to_o the_o sacrament_n you_o have_v need_v to_o allow_v yourself_o some_o time_n wherein_o to_o withdraw_v from_o worldly_a business_n and_o to_o cast_v off_o earthly_a thought_n and_o by_o holy_a meditation_n to_o lift_v up_o your_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o give_v yourself_o unto_o prayer_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o principal_a instance_n of_o that_o devotion_n now_o speak_v of_o and_o your_o prayer_n must_v at_o this_o time_n be_v chief_o for_o pardon_n of_o bypass_a sin_n for_o strength_n against_o they_o for_o the_o future_a and_o that_o god_n will_v grant_v you_o all_o those_o grace_n which_o he_o now_o require_v at_o your_o hand_n when_o you_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n be_v sure_a then_o to_o be_v diligent_a in_o this_o duty_n for_o shall_v your_o other_o endeavour_n be_v never_o so_o vigorous_a and_o constant_a regular_a and_o uniform_a yet_o without_o prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n and_o assistance_n you_o appear_v to_o trust_v to_o your_o own_o arm_n and_o to_o rely_v upon_o your_o own_o strength_n not_o consider_v that_o all_o your_o sufficiency_n be_v from_o god_n that_o he_o give_v you_o the_o will_n and_o power_n to_o do_v well_o and_o therefore_o unto_o he_o direct_v your_o prayer_n with_o humility_n sincerity_n and_o zeal_n to_o assist_v you_o with_o his_o spirit_n that_o you_o may_v come_v so_o prepare_v to_o the_o holy_a table_n as_o that_o you_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o benefit_n there_o reach_v out_o to_o every_o worthy_a receiver_n lxii_o thus_o you_o see_v with_o what_o grace_n your_o soul_n must_v be_v furnish_v when_o you_o come_v to_o the_o communion_n and_o if_o you_o find_v they_o to_o be_v but_o weak_a and_o feeble_a and_o in_o a_o low_a degree_n it_o must_v be_v your_o care_n to_o quicken_v and_o stir_v they_o up_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o that_o end_n and_o you_o may_v much_o quicken_v your_o faith_n by_o due_a meditation_n on_o the_o many_o gracious_a promise_v god_n have_v be_v please_v to_o make_v to_o the_o true_o penitent_a you_o may_v likewise_o instance_n your_o love_n to_o god_n by_o consider_v his_o manifold_a mercy_n those_o especial_o who_o remembrance_n you_o celebrate_v in_o the_o sacrament_n sum_v up_o in_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n for_o your_o sake_n even_o when_o you_o in_o the_o loin_n of_o your_o forefather_n be_v his_o enemy_n and_o this_o last_o consideration_n be_v both_o proper_a and_o powerful_a to_o move_v you_o to_o that_o charity_n we_o have_v above_o treat_v of_o for_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n you_o be_v in_o a_o more_o especial_a manner_n to_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n first_o in_o a_o perfect_a forgiveness_n of_o all_o that_o have_v do_v you_o wrong_n and_o next_o in_o manifest_v your_o kindness_n to_o they_o in_o all_o office_n of_o christian_a love_n and_o friendship_n and_o when_o you_o thus_o labour_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o increase_v these_o grace_n in_o your_o soul_n they_o become_v her_o wedding-garment_n wherein_o she_o be_v fit_a to_o appear_v at_o this_o great_a feast_n but_o if_o this_o be_v want_v she_o can_v expect_v to_o be_v otherwise_o entertain_v than_o a_o intruder_n and_o what_o this_o be_v you_o have_v it_o illustrate_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o he_o who_o come_v to_o the_o marriage_n without_o a_o wedding_n garment_n be_v cast_v out_o into_o a_o place_n of_o extreme_a misery_n and_o though_o this_o judgement_n may_v not_o fall_v sudden_o nor_o straight_o upon_o your_o communicate_v yet_o you_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o that_o he_o that_o will_v come_v may_v come_v and_o who_o may_v abide_v the_o day_n of_o his_o come_n for_o who_o can_v dwell_v with_o everlasting_a burn_v 33.14_o ep._n 33.14_o who_o can_v endure_v a_o unquenchable_a fire_n lxiii_o but_o if_o after_o all_o your_o care_n in_o the_o duty_n already_o mention_v you_o still_o doubt_v of_o your_o condition_n and_o suspect_v the_o insufficiency_n of_o your_o preparation_n for_o so_o holy_a a_o performance_n if_o you_o find_v that_o notwithstanding_o your_o resolution_n and_o labour_n to_o the_o contrary_a you_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v back_o into_o those_o sin_n which_o you_o have_v confess_v and_o lament_v and_o abjure_v than_o you_o must_v confess_v sorrow_n and_o resolve_v afresh_o resist_v and_o fight_v against_o both_o your_o sin_n and_o their_o occasion_n and_o if_o they_o still_o return_v you_o must_v still_o strive_v they_o get_v not_o the_o victory_n which_o be_v sure_a they_o can_v while_o you_o labour_n in_o good_a earnest_n to_o have_v they_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v but_o if_o you_o still_o find_v the_o law_n of_o your_o member_n continual_o to_o war_n and_o often_o to_o prevail_v against_o the_o law_n of_o your_o mind_n and_o the_o affection_n to_o prove_v too_o strong_a for_o your_o reason_n and_o that_o this_o cause_v you_o to_o be_v jealous_a you_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o communicate_v then_o be_v please_v to_o consider_v lxiv_o first_o that_o the_o end_n of_o your_o come_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n be_v not_o to_o make_v protestation_n of_o your_o righteousness_n and_o perfection_n but_o to_o seek_v for_o both_o
keep_v so_o long_o for_o this_o speak_v it_o your_o want_n of_o will_n and_o not_o of_o power_n and_o that_o it_o be_v not_o your_o weakness_n but_o something_o else_o that_o move_v you_o to_o leave_v the_o road_n wherein_o you_o have_v walk_v so_o long_a a_o time_n with_o ease_n and_o safety_n xc_o use_n make_v hard_a thing_n easy_a the_o chief_a if_o not_o only_a difficulty_n in_o holiness_n be_v want_n of_o practice_n and_o a_o be_v accustom_a to_o the_o contrary_n the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n neither_o waste_v the_o spirit_n nor_o gall_v the_o foot_n of_o those_o who_o use_v constant_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o let_v the_o like_a serious_a and_o holy_a thought_n possess_v your_o soul_n for_o the_o future_a that_o you_o have_v the_o day_n of_o receive_v and_o continue_v to_o cooperate_v with_o that_o grace_n god_n give_v you_o at_o the_o sacrament_n and_o i_o see_v not_o why_o your_o whole_a life_n may_v not_o be_v all_o of_o the_o same_o piece_n and_o your_o conversation_n continue_v as_o virtuous_a and_o well-governed_a after_o as_o it_o be_v at_o the_o time_n you_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a communion_n from_o which_o i_o will_v no_o long_o stay_v you_o than_o with_o this_o hearty_a wish_n that_o when_o you_o come_v thither_o to_o renew_v your_o covenant_n in_o vow_n and_o purpose_n of_o better_a obedience_n god_n may_v vouchsafe_v to_o assist_v you_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o to_o strengthen_v you_o with_o his_o power_n that_o you_o may_v pay_v the_o vow_n you_o then_o make_v unto_o he_o and_o that_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o heavenly_a nourishment_n you_o there_o receive_v you_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o grace_n and_o holiness_n till_o at_o last_o you_o come_v to_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n in_o christ_n amen_n the_o communicants_a assistant_n be_v a_o collection_n of_o devotion_n to_o that_o purpose_n a_o prayer_n before_o communicate_v why_o shall_v i_o o_o god_n who_o by_o innumerable_a way_n have_v offend_v thou_o why_o shall_v i_o dare_v to_o come_v to_o thy_o table_n which_o none_o ought_v to_o approach_v but_o obedient_a child_n and_o faithful_a servant_n but_o see_v thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n this_o day_n do_v invite_v i_o to_o receive_v the_o bless_a pledge_n of_o my_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o thou_o and_o see_v thy_o well-beloved_a son_n who_o death_n i_o now_o with_o all_o thankfulness_n commemorate_v do_v call_v unto_o he_o those_o and_o only_o those_o who_o travail_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v to_o who_o the_o remembrance_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v grievous_a and_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a find_v myself_o in_o this_o number_n i_o know_v thou_o will_v not_o reject_v i_o raise_v o_o raise_v up_o my_o heart_n and_o spirit_n unto_o thou_o strengthen_v my_o faith_n and_o help_v my_o infirmity_n grant_v i_o power_n to_o perform_v and_o to_o persevere_v in_o all_o those_o good_a thing_n thou_o now_o require_v at_o my_o hand_n and_o grant_v that_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n may_v be_v answerable_a to_o the_o present_a purpose_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o bring_v i_o at_o last_o to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o those_o blessing_n which_o at_o this_o thy_o holy_a table_n thou_o be_v please_v to_o propound_v unto_o i_o amen_n o_o my_o god_n raise_v up_o my_o thought_n unto_o thou_o increase_v my_o faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n warm_a my_o heart_n with_o the_o divine_a fire_n of_o thy_o love_n purify_v my_o conscience_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n grant_v this_o day_n i_o may_v with_o full_a affiance_n in_o thou_o receive_v the_o pledge_n of_o thy_o goodness_n and_o the_o seal_n of_o that_o covenant_n which_o thou_o have_v gracious_o contract_v with_o i_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o saviour_n o_o my_o god_n save_v and_o deliver_v i_o from_o all_o my_o offence_n and_o at_o the_o end_n of_o my_o life_n receive_v i_o into_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n to_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v represent_v at_o thy_o holy_a table_n let_v my_o future_a conversation_n be_v as_o one_o of_o thy_o sheep_n live_v in_o thy_o church_n a_o example_n of_o peaceableness_n charity_n humility_n patience_n and_o justice_n give_v i_o a_o firm_a reliance_n upon_o thy_o promise_n a_o holy_a zeal_n for_o thy_o worship_n and_o a_o sincere_a obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o command_n fill_v my_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n keep_v i_o from_o the_o immoderate_a care_n of_o the_o world_n and_o among_o all_o disquiet_n here_o give_v i_o that_o peace_n which_o the_o world_n can_v neither_o give_v nor_o take_v away_o from_o i_o for_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n forgive_v i_o my_o sin_n o_o lord_n forgive_v i_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o age_n the_o sin_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o body_n my_o secret_a and_o my_o whisper_a sin_n my_o presumptuous_a and_o my_o cry_a sin_n the_o sin_n that_o i_o have_v do_v to_o please_v myself_o and_o the_o sin_n that_o i_o have_v do_v to_o please_v other_o forgive_v i_o my_o wanton_a and_o idle_a sin_n forgive_v i_o my_o serious_a and_o deliberate_a sin_n forgive_v i_o those_o sin_n i_o know_v and_o those_o sin_n which_o i_o know_v not_o the_o sin_n which_o i_o have_v strive_v so_o long_o to_o hide_v from_o other_o that_o at_o last_o they_o be_v even_o hide_v from_o my_o own_o memory_n forgive_v they_o o_o lord_n forgive_v they_o all_o and_o of_o thy_o great_a goodness_n let_v i_o be_v absolve_v from_o all_o my_o offence_n amen_n prayer_n for_o the_o several_a thing_n require_v of_o those_o who_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o to_o repent_v they_o true_o of_o their_o former_a sin_n a_o prayer_n for_o true_a repentance_n to_o thou_o o_o god_n all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o thou_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v so_o that_o if_o i_o will_v i_o can_v conceal_v my_o sin_n from_o thou_o and_o now_o that_o i_o confess_v my_o sin_n unto_o thou_o it_o be_v not_o to_o inform_v thy_o infinite_a knowledge_n but_o to_o obey_v thy_o gracious_a pleasure_n and_o to_o make_v i_o capable_a of_o that_o forgiveness_n promise_v to_o all_o who_o confess_v their_o sin_n with_o a_o sorrowful_a heart_n therefore_o i_o confess_v my_o sin_n unto_o thou_o i_o accuse_v myself_o here_o before_o thou_o of_o innumerable_a wicked_a thought_n and_o desire_n which_o i_o have_v conceive_v form_v and_o foster_v in_o my_o heart_n of_o infinite_a corrupt_a and_o evil_a word_n that_o i_o have_v utter_v with_o my_o tongue_n of_o many_o naughty_a and_o ungodly_a deed_n which_o i_o have_v wrought_v with_o my_o hand_n by_o all_o which_o i_o have_v provoke_v most_o just_o thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n against_o i_o but_o it_o be_v thy_o nature_n and_o property_n always_o to_o have_v mercy_n and_o to_o forgive_v the_o sin_n of_o they_o that_o be_v penitent_a grant_v i_o therefore_o holy_a father_n the_o grace_n of_o true_a repentance_n create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o grant_v i_o may_v true_o lament_v my_o sin_n who_o burden_n be_v intolerable_a and_o who_o remembrance_n be_v so_o grievous_a unto_o i_o and_o for_o the_o future_a enable_v i_o to_o cease_v from_o evil_a and_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o to_o cast_v away_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o to_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o repentance_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o jesus_n christ_n my_o bless_a redeemer_n 2._o steadfast_o purpose_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n a_o prayer_n for_o perseverance_n in_o good_a purpose_n grant_v o_o god_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v the_o good_a purpose_n with_o which_o this_o day_n i_o come_v to_o thy_o holy_a table_n grant_v i_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n i_o know_v i_o be_o light_a and_o unconstant_a turn_v with_o every_o blast_n divert_v by_o every_o allurement_n and_o ready_a to_o yield_v to_o every_o temptation_n but_o do_v thou_o o_o god_n who_o be_v the_o same_o yesterday_o to_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o do_v thou_o gracious_o impart_v some_o of_o thy_o unchangeableness_n to_o establish_v my_o understanding_n in_o truth_n and_o to_o keep_v it_o from_o the_o snare_n of_o all_o seduce_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v lead_v away_o with_o the_o error_n of_o those_o who_o be_v cunning_a to_o deceive_v fix_v my_o irresolute_a and_o waver_a will_n and_o cause_v it_o faithful_o to_o adhere_v unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a let_v neither_o the_o flattery_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o of_o my_o own_o heart_n so_o far_o work_v upon_o my_o affection_n as_o to_o draw_v i_o from_o that_o entire_a obedience_n which_o i_o resolve_v from_o this_o day_n forward_o to_o
that_o will_v make_v he_o a_o client_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o a_o constant_a votary_n to_o the_o bless_a virgin_n and_o his_o guardian_n spirit_n he_o that_o be_v well_o ground_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o second_o commandment_n will_v never_o be_v induce_v to_o believe_v that_o the_o image_n be_v to_o be_v adore_v with_o the_o same_o worship_n that_o be_v due_a to_o what_o be_v worship_v he_o will_v be_v wary_a of_o admit_v any_o bodily_a representation_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o look_v jealous_o upon_o all_o the_o doctrine_n of_o image_n worship_n which_o he_o see_v to_o be_v vindicate_v with_o a_o few_o remote_a and_o suspicious_a distinction_n devise_v by_o the_o father_n of_o that_o doctrine_n on_o purpose_n to_o maintain_v its_o credit_n he_o that_o be_v thorough_o instruct_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o three_o commandment_n and_o have_v thence_o be_v teach_v to_o tremble_v at_o and_o reverence_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o the_o almighty_a will_v never_o be_v induce_v to_o believe_v that_o frequent_a curse_v and_o swear_v if_o customary_a be_v venial_a or_o a_o sin_n which_o be_v pardonable_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o for_o which_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n can_v be_v forfeit_v that_o equivocate_a in_o oath_n be_v lawful_a that_o our_o most_o solemn_a oath_n may_v be_v dispense_v with_o that_o the_o dreadful_a name_n of_o god_n may_v be_v use_v in_o the_o unwarrantable_a exorcisation_n of_o the_o creature_n that_o understanding_n and_o devotion_n be_v not_o necessary_o require_v to_o our_o invocation_n upon_o god_n he_o that_o have_v be_v thorough_o inform_v of_o the_o mind_n of_o its_o eternal_a author_n in_o the_o four_o commandment_n will_v never_o give_v up_o himself_o to_o a_o religion_n that_o prefer_v a_o man_n day_n before_o god_n or_o a_o saint_n day_n before_o the_o lord_n which_o will_v alter_v the_o institution_n of_o god_n himself_o as_o be_v design_v by_o pope_n silvester_n who_o decree_v that_o thursday_n shall_v be_v keep_v for_o the_o lord_n day_n he_o that_o have_v well_o learned_a the_o five_o commandment_n must_v do_v great_a violence_n to_o his_o understanding_n before_o he_o can_v choose_v to_o be_v of_o a_o religion_n that_o love_v to_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o prince_n that_o absolve_v subject_n from_o their_o allegiance_n to_o their_o lawful_a sovereign_n that_o give_v power_n to_o a_o vicar_n to_o depose_v prince_n at_o pleasure_n that_o arm_n subject_n with_o power_n to_o murder_v their_o king_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o royal_a law_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o most_o perfect_a rule_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o which_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o violate_v so_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o popery_n and_o to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o roman_a moloch_n and_o though_o these_o be_v mystery_n which_o the_o romish_a seducer_n careful_o conceal_v and_o sometime_o zealous_o inveigh_v against_o while_o they_o be_v compass_v easy_a proselyte_n with_o who_o they_o deal_v in_o the_o most_o specious_a pretence_n yet_o they_o have_v no_o soon_o delude_v they_o to_o give_v up_o their_o name_n to_o popery_n and_o thereupon_o to_o shake_v hand_n with_o all_o liberty_n of_o judge_v for_o themselves_o than_o by_o degree_n they_o let_v they_o know_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o if_o they_o startle_v at_o do_v what_o be_v command_v they_o this_o be_v present_o censure_v for_o a_o relic_n of_o their_o old_a heresy_n and_o that_o there_o be_v something_o want_v in_o their_o conversion_n which_o can_v be_v supply_v but_o by_o act_v thorough_o all_o the_o most_o horrible_a injunction_n of_o their_o new_a faith_n and_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n of_o be_v well_o catechise_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n a_o man_n will_v be_v able_a to_o apprehend_v and_o reject_v the_o many_o error_n popery_n will_v impose_v upon_o he_o in_o that_o high_a concern_v for_o thereby_o he_o will_v clear_o perceive_v that_o prayer_n ought_v be_v make_v to_o god_n only_o and_o that_o none_o to_o can_v share_v with_o he_o in_o that_o or_o any_o other_o part_n of_o divine_a and_o religious_a worship_n and_o that_o for_o this_o reason_n he_o ought_v not_o to_o embrace_v a_o religion_n which_o enjoin_v he_o to_o pray_v unto_o saint_n and_o angel_n and_o that_o too_o not_o only_o to_o have_v they_o intercede_v to_o god_n for_o he_o but_o also_o to_o help_v he_o in_o his_o necessity_n and_o to_o deliver_v he_o both_o in_o bodily_a and_o ghostly_a danger_n and_o that_o this_o may_v not_o be_v think_v the_o fault_n of_o rosary_n hour_n and_o book_n of_o private_a devotion_n for_o which_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n be_v accountable_a as_o have_v confirm_v they_o by_o her_o authority_n it_o be_v also_o the_o tenor_n of_o her_o public_a service_n as_o be_v plain_o to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o collect_v hymn_n and_o litany_n of_o that_o breviary_n which_o be_v restore_v by_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n and_o authorise_v by_o several_a pope_n and_o which_o be_v at_o this_o day_n in_o uncontrollable_a use_n through_o all_o the_o papal_a dominion_n and_o we_o may_v also_o observe_v the_o like_o concern_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o which_o whosoever_o be_v once_o full_o instruct_v according_a to_o the_o catechism_n of_o this_o church_n will_v quick_o discern_v the_o abuse_n thereinto_o introduce_v by_o popery_n to_o mention_v no_o more_o than_o what_o belong_v to_o the_o author_n of_o a_o sacrament_n which_o our_o catechism_n assert_n and_o which_o be_v a_o undeniablle_fw-fr truth_n to_o be_v only_a christ_n and_o therefore_o all_o those_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v exclude_v the_o number_n of_o sacrament_n that_o be_v not_o of_o his_o immediate_a and_o clear_a appointment_n and_o that_o order_n penance_n confirmation_n marriage_n extreme_a unction_n all_o romish_a sacrament_n be_v not_o of_o christ_n institution_n be_v easy_o discernible_a to_o man_n but_o slender_o verse_v in_o the_o holy_a bible_n and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v receive_v for_o the_o sacrament_n of_o christ_n but_o invention_n of_o those_o who_o teach_v for_o doctrine_n the_o commandment_n of_o men._n now_o by_o these_o imperfect_a intimation_n we_o may_v safe_o infer_v that_o those_o who_o have_v have_v their_o foundation_n in_o religion_n sure_o lay_v according_a to_o the_o public_o allow_v catechism_n of_o this_o church_n must_v have_v other_o end_v to_o serve_v than_o those_o of_o religion_n and_o drive_v other_o project_n than_o god_n honour_n and_o their_o own_o salvation_n who_o forsake_v her_o communion_n for_o that_o of_o rome_n but_o to_o return_v what_o ever_o have_v unhappy_o contribute_v to_o our_o revolt_n to_o the_o one_o hand_n or_o the_o other_o from_o the_o establish_v religion_n of_o this_o church_n there_o be_v none_o that_o will_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o lack_n of_o a_o plain_a and_o solid_a catechise_n have_v have_v therein_o a_o very_a large_a share_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v conlude_v that_o the_o careful_a practice_n of_o that_o will_v be_v a_o chief_a mean_n to_o restore_v union_n and_o peace_n the_o omission_n whereof_o have_v occasion_v the_o contrary_a and_o indeed_o catechise_v seem_v the_o only_a proper_a way_n not_o only_o to_o strengthen_v those_o that_o do_v stand_v but_o to_o raise_v up_o those_o that_o be_v fall_v if_o we_o consider_v how_o ineffectual_a all_o other_o way_n have_v prove_v which_o have_v be_v manage_v to_o this_o end_n which_o now_o come_v to_o be_v survey_v chap._n viii_o the_o method_n use_v for_o our_o reclaim_n survey_v prove_v ineffectual_a etc._n etc._n and_o here_o we_o need_v not_o be_v tell_v how_o indulgence_n and_o clemency_n act_n of_o amnesty_n and_o grace_n have_v be_v so_o far_o unable_a so_o much_o as_o to_o work_v we_o up_o to_o a_o good_a humour_n that_o like_o fresh_a pasture_n to_o unruly_a beast_n they_o have_v only_o serve_v to_o strengthen_v we_o for_o a_o sturdy_a resistance_n nor_o need_v we_o be_v tell_v of_o make_v convert_v with_o the_o church_n patrimony_n for_o though_o by_o this_o mean_v some_o may_v be_v invite_v to_o bear_v the_o ark_n of_o god_n yet_o they_o do_v it_o but_o like_o the_o philistine_n kine_n who_o be_v still_o low_v after_o the_o calf_n they_o have_v leave_v behind_o they_o it_o need_v not_o be_v demonstrate_v that_o our_o frowardness_n and_o opiniastrè_n be_v not_o to_o be_v cure_v by_o such_o method_n but_o that_o which_o i_o will_v chief_o take_v notice_n of_o be_v that_o disputation_n and_o preach_v which_o out_o of_o a_o agreeableness_n that_o they_o be_v general_o think_v to_o bear_v to_o our_o distemper_n and_o the_o powerfulness_n of_o their_o management_n have_v obtain_v a_o name_n to_o be_v the_o only_a proper_a remedy_n but_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o malady_n be_v a_o convince_a argument_n that_o these_o be_v not_o so_o proper_a for_o