to_o understand_v by_o spirit_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n the_o spirit_n then_o whereof_o we_o entreat_v be_v the_o new_a man_n or_o the_o regenerate_a part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n renew_v unto_o god_n image_n which_o continual_o fight_v against_o and_o in_o the_o end_n overcom_v the_o flesh_n with_o all_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 24._o col._n 3._o 10._o this_o be_v the_o other_o champion_n in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n which_o also_o be_v describe_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n by_o diverse_a name_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o conceive_v of_o the_o nature_n thereof_o for_o first_o it_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n both_o to_o note_v the_o cause_n and_o author_n of_o it_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o to_o teach_v we_o 6._o joh._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 7._o 6._o that_o it_o be_v of_o a_o simple_a pure_a and_o immortal_a nature_n and_o most_o opposite_a to_o that_o which_o be_v carnal_a earthly_a and_o sensual_a it_o be_v call_v the_o new_a man_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o old_a adam_n and_o that_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v derive_v immediate_o from_o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o col._n 3._o 10._o he_o and_o to_o point_v out_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o old_a man_n our_o first_o parent_n adam_n from_o who_o it_o be_v propagate_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o other_o be_v the_o new_a man_n or_o second_v adam_n christ_n jesus_n who_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v regenerate_v 15._o 2_o cor._n 2._o 15._o and_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n make_v we_o to_o become_v new_a creature_n renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n it_o be_v call_v the_o spiritual_a man_n both_o to_o point_v out_o the_o cause_n from_o which_o it_o have_v it_o be_v even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o regenerate_v 1._o gal._n 6._o 1._o and_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o also_o in_o respect_n that_o itself_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o spiritual_a action_n and_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v about_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a object_n above_o all_o thing_n seek_v to_o be_v enrich_v with_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o to_o have_v sure_a title_n and_o just_a claim_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o bless_a angel_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o final_o to_o put_v a_o difference_n between_o he_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o he_o who_o be_v mere_o natural_a and_o worldly_a the_o one_o resemble_v and_o imitate_v the_o old_a adam_n who_o be_v from_o the_o earth_n earthly_a the_o other_o the_o second_o adam_n who_o be_v from_o heaven_n heavenly_a the_o one_o lead_v by_o the_o sense_n and_o seek_v only_a thing_n sensual_a and_o carnal_a the_o other_o soar_v aloft_o and_o mind_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v divine_a and_o spiritual_a it_o be_v call_v the_o 23._o the_o joh._n 3._o â—_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o regenerate_v man_n to_o note_v that_o we_o have_v it_o not_o by_o natural_a propagation_n but_o by_o spiritual_a regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n whereby_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n we_o be_v bear_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v call_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o the_o 4._o the_o 1_o pet._n 3._o 4._o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n because_o it_o sway_v &_o rule_v principal_o in_o the_o soul_n mind_n and_o 16._o b_o rom._n 7._o 22._o eph._n 3._o 16._o heart_n enlighten_v the_o understanding_n &_o sanctify_v the_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o make_v they_o conformable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o can_v be_v discern_v outward_o by_o the_o sense_n but_o only_o when_o it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n thereof_o it_o be_v call_v a_o 15._o a_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 17._o gal._n 6._o 15._o new_a creature_n because_o it_o be_v no_o relic_n or_o remainder_n of_o that_o image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v at_o the_o first_o create_v but_o a_o new_a work_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o sole_a omnipotent_a power_n make_v of_o nothing_o and_o not_o of_o any_o preaexistent_a matter_n which_o it_o find_v in_o us._n final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o law_n of_o the_o 23._o e_o rom._n 8._o 2._o &_o 7._o 23._o mind_n because_o it_o be_v engrave_v and_o write_v in_o our_o heart_n rule_v and_o govern_v we_o direct_v and_o incline_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o all_o holy_a obedience_n 14._o f_o rom._n 8._o 1._o 14._o and_o incite_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n wherein_o this_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n differ_v from_o the_o law_n of_o man_n for_o although_o it_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o lawgiver_n to_o make_v man_n good_a yet_o their_o law_n do_v this_o only_a thus_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o give_v notice_n unto_o they_o what_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o leave_v undo_v but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o do_v not_o only_o by_o enlighten_v our_o understanding_n teach_v we_o what_o be_v our_o duty_n but_o also_o incline_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n unto_o obedience_n cause_v we_o to_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o thing_n we_o know_v and_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n for_o as_o the_o natural_a spirit_n or_o soul_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o god_n holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o our_o saviour_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v and_o the_o word_n which_o i_o speak_v unto_o 63._o john_n 6._o 63._o you_o be_v spirit_n and_o life_n the_o which_o spirit_n of_o life_n be_v original_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o from_o he_o derive_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o no_o other_o for_o as_o the_o natural_a spirit_n extend_v unto_o no_o member_n which_o have_v not_o connexion_n with_o the_o head_n so_o this_o holy_a spirit_n of_o life_n be_v derive_v unto_o none_o who_o be_v not_o join_v in_o communion_n with_o christ_n our_o head_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 13._o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o 13._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 13._o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n spirit_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o this_o combat_n be_v not_o maintain_v between_o bare_a quality_n only_o but_o as_o they_o be_v back_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o satan_n the_o wicked_a spirit_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v which_o be_v the_o combatant_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n the_o one_o be_v that_o natural_a corruption_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v the_o other_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n whereby_o we_o be_v renew_v unto_o god_n image_n which_o through_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v deface_v in_o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n and_o be_v continual_o preserve_v support_v and_o strengthen_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o from_o which_o also_o it_o have_v first_o â—t_z be_v neither_o be_v we_o so_o to_o understand_v it_o as_o though_o this_o combat_n be_v only_o maintain_v by_o bare_a and_o naked_a quality_n of_o renew_a purity_n and_o old_a corruption_n but_o that_o they_o be_v also_o back_v and_o uphold_v by_o those_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o the_o author_n of_o they_o namely_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o impure_a and_o wicked_a spirit_n satan_n the_o author_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o while_o man_n remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n the_o strong_a man_n satan_n keep_v possession_n and_o dwell_v in_o they_o though_o not_o after_o a_o gross_a and_o sensible_a manner_n as_o in_o demoniac_n yet_o invisible_o and_o spiritual_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o they_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v hold_v they_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n in_o which_o his_o regiment_n and_o government_n he_o employ_v the_o 26._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 26._o flesh_n and_o our_o carnal_a concupiscence_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o chief_a instrument_n to_o lead_v sinful_a man_n into_o all_o wickedness_n the_o which_o he_o continual_o animate_v inrage_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o evil_a but_o when_o a_o strong_a than_o he_o come_v even_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n he_o cast_v he_o out_o and_o take_v possession_n dwell_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n create_v in_o we_o that_o quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
soul_n and_o not_o to_o the_o body_n it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_n which_o enclose_v we_o namely_o all_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o law_n of_o death_n and_o law_n be_v give_v by_o the_o chief_a commander_n and_o supreme_a sovereign_n which_o as_o all_o confess_v be_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n and_o herein_o the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n second_o the_o action_n reason_v 2_o which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v prove_v this_o for_o it_o be_v say_v to_o covet_v desire_v or_o lust_n gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o not_o of_o the_o body_n and_o therefore_o chrysostome_n 5._o gal._n 5._o 17_o non_fw-la hic_fw-la carnem_fw-la apellat_fw-la corpus_fw-la alioquin_fw-la quomodo_fw-la concupiscit_fw-la quandoquidem_fw-la concupiscentia_fw-la non_fw-la caâ—nâ—_n est_fw-la sed_fw-la animae_fw-la chrysost_fw-la in_o gal._n 5._o conclude_v that_o the_o apostle_n mean_v not_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n for_o otherwise_o say_v he_o how_o can_v the_o flesh_n be_v say_v to_o lust_n see_v lust_a belong_v not_o to_o the_o body_n but_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o body_n be_v to_o be_v reckon_v among_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v move_v and_o not_o which_o move_v as_o be_v not_o â—ragent_n but_o a_o patient_a three_o the_o sin_n which_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o flesh_n show_v plain_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o body_n so_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v up_o reason_n 3_o diverse_a fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n name_v not_o only_a adultery_n uncleanness_n 20._o cal._n 5._o 9_o 20._o murder_n drunkenness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n heresy_n which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o soul_n and_o mind_n and_o not_o proper_o and_o immediate_o of_o the_o body_n and_o this_o austin_n observe_v who_o know_v not_o say_v he_o that_o idol-seruice_n emnitie_n contention_n emulation_n stomach_n 2._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14_o cap._n 2._o dissension_n heresy_n envy_v be_v rather_o the_o vice_n of_o the_o mind_n then_o of_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o may_v be_v that_o for_o idolatry_n or_o some_o error_n of_o heresy_n a_o man_n may_v abstain_v from_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n where_o further_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o these_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a but_o also_o in_o the_o godly_a and_o sanctify_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a for_o of_o such_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v they_o only_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o they_o and_o none_o but_o they_o have_v the_o spirit_n in_o they_o lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n soul_n §._o sect._n 4._o reason_n 4._o original_a corruption_n have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n four_o the_o corruption_n of_o original_a sin_n which_o in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v all_o one_o with_o the_o flesh_n have_v overspread_v not_o the_o body_n alone_o but_o also_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n &_o soul_n for_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v thereby_o deface_v which_o principal_o consist_v in_o wisdom_n original_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v chief_o and_o immeadiate_o seat_v not_o in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n the_o whole_a man_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n need_v to_o be_v wash_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n because_o all_o his_o power_n and_o part_n be_v defile_v and_o corrupt_v the_o which_o will_v better_a appear_v if_o we_o consider_v of_o some_o particular_n for_o in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v seat_v as_o in_o their_o proper_a place_n the_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n not_o only_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o natural_a 14._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o they_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v be_v know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discerue_v but_o also_o the_o relic_n thereof_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_a for_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o we_o see_v but_o as_o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o in_o which_o regard_n christ_n tell_v 38._o 1_o cor._n 13_o 38._o peter_n that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v unto_o he_o that_o our_o saviour_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n mean_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n human_a reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o unto_o this_o we_o may_v add_v the_o sin_n of_o infidelity_n and_o doubt_v error_n and_o heresy_n in_o the_o conscience_n also_o there_o be_v stupidity_n and_o terror_n whereby_o it_o be_v either_o asleep_a and_o observe_v not_o our_o action_n to_o approve_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o accuse_v we_o for_o evil_a or_o be_v awaken_v do_v with_o horrible_a fury_n pursue_v and_o terrify_v we_o admit_v of_o no_o pacification_n in_o the_o cogitation_n and_o imagination_n vanity_n and_o much_o wickedness_n according_a to_o that_o gen._n 6._o 5._o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n see_v that_o 5._o gen._n 6._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 5._o every_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o final_o in_o the_o will_n remain_v much_o averseness_n to_o good_a and_o proneness_n to_o evil_a great_a rebellion_n and_o stubbornness_n against_o god_n whereby_o we_o resist_v his_o holy_a 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o wil._n in_o respect_n whereof_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v wicked_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o our_o will_n there_o be_v no_o inclination_n unto_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a unless_o god_n first_o work_v it_o in_o us._n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o corruption_n 5._o philip._n 2._o 12._o bernard_n de_fw-fr aduentu_fw-la domini_fw-la serm._n 5._o of_o soul_n &_o body_n according_a to_o that_o of_o bernard_n as_o say_v he_o the_o old_a adam_n be_v spread_v over_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o profess_v he_o whole_o so_o now_o let_v christ_n have_v all_o who_o have_v create_v all_o and_o redeem_v all_o and_o will_v also_o glorify_v all_o friend_n §._o sect._n 5._o reason_n 5._o because_o the_o body_n and_o spirit_n be_v not_o enemy_n but_o love_a friend_n five_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o like_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o hostile_a manner_n they_o fight_v together_o seek_v one_o another_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n but_o such_o emnitie_n be_v not_o between_o the_o soul_n 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o and_o body_n for_o than_o they_o will_v seek_v one_o another_o overthrow_n whereas_o contrariwise_o they_o mutual_o love_v and_o cherish_v the_o one_o the_o other_o and_o be_v much_o grieve_v when_o they_o must_v part_v asunder_o so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o no_o man_n 29._o eph._n 5._o 28._o 29._o ever_o yet_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n but_o nourish_v it_o and_o cherish_v it_o even_o as_o the_o lord_n the_o church_n and_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o will_v the_o husband_n to_o love_v his_o wife_n as_o his_o own_o body_n and_o this_o argument_n chrysostome_n use_v whereas_o say_v he_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n he_o speak_v of_o a_o 5._o chrysost_n in_o gal._n 5._o twofold_a knowledge_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o other_o to_o wit_v not_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o virtue_n and_o maliciousness_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v so_o oppose_v they_o will_v destroy_v one_o another_o as_o water_n fire_n and_o light_a darkness_n etc._n etc._n now_o whereas_o the_o opposition_n and_o fight_n be_v not_o between_o the_o body_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n hereof_o it_o will_v clear_o follow_v that_o we_o be_v not_o by_o flesh_n to_o understand_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o quality_n of_o corruption_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o these_o enemy_n be_v of_o like_a nature_n and_o therefore_o as_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o substance_n or_o essence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v not_o our_o bodily_a substance_n but_o the_o sinful_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n 18._o §_o sect._n 6._o the_o sixth_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 7._o 18._o six_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o in_o he_o
that_o be_v in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n where_o the_o flesh_n can_v signify_v the_o body_n as_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o soul_n for_o so_o it_o be_v not_o true_a which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v his_o body_n be_v not_o only_o the_o habitation_n of_o his_o soul_n but_o also_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n neither_o be_v it_o here_o the_o apostle_n purpose_v to_o distinguish_v between_o his_o soul_n and_o his_o body_n but_o between_o grace_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o remain_v unregenerate_a as_o contrariwise_o by_o spirit_n he_o understand_v the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o he_o correct_v himself_o say_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n because_o he_o will_v not_o be_v injurious_a to_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o his_o body_n which_o make_v he_o thus_o to_o explicate_v his_o speech_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v not_o so_o chrysostome_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o apostle_n call_v 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o chrysost_n in_o cal._n 5._o flesh_n not_o the_o natural_a body_n but_o the_o deprave_a will_n as_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o again_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n what_o then_o be_v the_o flesh_n to_o be_v destroy_v why_o he_o who_o speak_v these_o thing_n be_v not_o he_o compass_v with_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n by_o flesh_n therefore_o he_o mean_v earthly_a sluggish_a and_o reckless_a thought_n so_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o accusation_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o negligent_a soul_n â—â—_o §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o absolute_o evil_a as_o the_o flesh_n â—â—_o eight_o that_o which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh_n be_v in_o other_o place_n call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n the_o evil_a which_o enclose_v we_o and_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o body_n be_v not_o evil_a absolute_o for_o it_o be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n but_o respective_o as_o together_o with_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v taint_v &_o defile_v with_o corruption_n so_o austin_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o flesh_n that_o be_v 76._o aug._n de_fw-fr ecclesiast_fw-la dogmat_fw-la cap._n 76._o our_o body_n be_v good_a yea_o very_a good_a as_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o our_o only_a good_a god_n and_o it_o be_v not_o evil_a as_o sethianus_n ophianus_fw-la and_o patricianus_n will_v have_v it_o nor_o the_o cause_n of_o evil_a as_o florianus_n have_v teach_v nor_o yet_o compact_v of_o evil_a and_o good_a as_o manichaeus_n blaspheme_v but_o whereas_o it_o be_v good_a by_o creation_n it_o be_v at_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o mind_n make_v unto_o we_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n not_o by_o the_o change_n of_o the_o substance_n but_o by_o the_o wage_n of_o execution_n with_o who_o chrysostome_n agree_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v 13._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 13._o nor_o call_v the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n sin_n but_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o if_o we_o wise_o use_v it_o be_v exceed_v fit_a for_o the_o pursue_v of_o virtue_n neither_o be_v the_o body_n our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n but_o our_o friend_n which_o assi_v we_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o take_v our_o part_n against_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n namely_o as_o it_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o pray_v fast_a watch_v hear_v the_o word_n holy_a conference_n give_v of_o alm_n and_o such_o like_a religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n so_o hierome_n testify_v that_o this_o life_n to_o mortal_a man_n be_v a_o place_n licinium_n hieron_n ad_fw-la licinium_n of_o combat_n here_o we_o fight_v that_o elsewhere_o we_o may_v be_v crown_v and_o no_o man_n can_v go_v secure_o among_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n we_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o great_a troop_n of_o enemy_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v full_a of_o they_o the_o frail_a flesh_n which_o within_o a_o while_n will_v become_v dust_n fight_v alone_o against_o many_o etc._n etc._n for_o as_o the_o body_n partake_v with_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n so_o also_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n the_o one_o be_v sanctify_v as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o the_o faithful_a tell_v they_o that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v he_o exclude_v not_o their_o body_n but_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o whole_a person_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o this_o he_o plain_o testify_v say_v that_o the_o unmarried_a woman_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n 34._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 7._o 34._o of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o he_o exhort_v the_o corinthian_n to_o the_o wash_n and_o purge_v of_o the_o whole_a person_n have_v say_v he_o these_o gracious_a promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n so_o whereas_o he_o affirm_v that_o our_o body_n be_v temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o impli_v that_o they_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v for_o what_o communion_n can_v there_o be_v between_o light_n and_o darkness_n god_n and_o belial_n the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o pollute_a cage_n of_o unclean_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n perfect_o regenerate_v but_o have_v remain_v in_o they_o many_o relic_n of_o corruption_n so_o our_o body_n be_v not_o quite_o without_o regeneration_n but_o be_v in_o part_n wash_v and_o purge_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o to_o which_o purpose_n hierome_n say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o praise_v the_o spirit_n and_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom._n 8._o dispraise_v the_o flesh_n because_o that_o be_v good_a and_o this_o be_v evil_n see_v himself_o say_v that_o the_o virgin_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o do_v accuse_v the_o spirit_n say_v man_n corrupt_v in_o their_o mind_n etc._n etc._n so_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o christ_n have_v destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v the_o flesh_n more_o able_a and_o spiritual_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n not_o by_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o it_o but_o by_o raise_v and_o incite_v it_o hereunto_o for_o as_o fire_n be_v join_v with_o iron_n 8._o chrys_n in_o ro._n 8._o do_v make_v the_o iron_n like_o unto_o fire_n though_o it_o remain_v the_o same_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n so_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v chaâ—ged_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v make_v spiritual_a and_o lofty_a be_v lift_v upon_o high_a together_o with_o the_o soul_n and_o as_o the_o body_n be_v thus_o in_o part_n sanctify_v so_o also_o the_o affection_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o love_v hope_v desire_v hatred_n and_o the_o â—est_n and_o be_v make_v serviceable_a to_o the_o soul_n for_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n and_o whereas_o while_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o unbelief_n they_o fight_v on_o the_o devil_n side_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o wickedness_n now_o they_o forsake_v his_o camp_n and_o take_v part_n with_o the_o army_n of_o jesus_n christ_n incite_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o ready_a performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n number_v idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o heresy_n which_o be_v more_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o contrariwise_o he_o reckon_v love_n joy_n and_o peace_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o 22_o gal._n 5._o 22_o be_v affection_n belong_v to_o the_o inferior_a part_n will_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o eight_o reason_n because_o the_o faithful_a be_v tempt_v to_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n last_o even_o the_o faithful_a and_o regenerate_v be_v tempt_v not_o only_o to_o sin_n wherewith_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v delight_v as_o lust_n wantonness_n intemperance_n and_o the_o like_a 14._o jam._n 1._o 14._o but_o also_o unto_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o underderstanding_n and_o will_n as_o error_n heresy_n infidelity_n doubt_v of_o
the_o root_n of_o 18._o io._n 1._o cor_fw-la 6._o hom_n 18._o all_o evil_a for_o why_o do_v not_o abel_n body_n make_v he_o unjust_a and_o why_o do_v not_o the_o want_n of_o body_n benefit_n the_o devil_n will_v you_o know_v the_o cause_n because_o the_o mortal_a body_n bring_v to_o man_n not_o only_o no_o detriment_n but_o much_o profit_n and_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o he_o conclude_v that_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o make_v foolish_a man_n rather_o to_o accuse_v their_o body_n god_n himself_o or_o their_o neighbour_n than_o their_o corrupt_a mind_n least_o find_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o sin_v they_o shall_v pluck_v up_o the_o root_n of_o all_o their_o evil_n aquin._n §_o sect._n 8._o that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o adversary_n themselves_o and_o 1._o out_o of_o tho._n aquin._n and_o thus_o have_v we_o prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n reason_n &_o father_n that_o by_o flesh_n in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n in_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n and_o especial_o in_o the_o mind_n understanding_n and_o will_n which_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v chief_o taint_v and_o defile_v now_o let_v we_o also_o produce_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o adversary_n themselves_o who_o howsoever_o in_o their_o doctrine_n they_o common_o confound_v the_o body_n and_o the_o flesh_n as_o be_v all_o one_o and_o in_o their_o whole_a practice_n of_o mortification_n do_v bend_v all_o their_o strength_n against_o the_o body_n to_o subdue_v and_o keep_v it_o under_o yea_o even_o to_o torment_v consume_v and_o destroy_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v their_o mortal_a enemy_n yet_o have_v sometime_o their_o eye_n dazzle_v with_o the_o light_n of_o truth_n they_o acknowledge_v even_o the_o same_o verity_n of_o doctrine_n which_o we_o teach_v and_o defend_v against_o they_o thus_o thomas_n aquinas_n their_o great_a school_n doctor_n extend_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n to_o the_o whole_a man_n the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n for_o write_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n 3._o aquin._n in_o rom._n 7._o lect_n 3._o in_o i_o that_o be_v my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n he_o say_v that_o in_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o sinner_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n neither_o in_o his_o body_n nor_o mind_n now_o this_o be_v speak_v by_o the_o apostle_n of_o himself_o and_o that_o as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o regeneration_n as_o aquinas_n a_o little_a before_o acknowledge_v and_o therefore_o must_v necessary_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a both_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o comment_v on_o these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n he_o say_v that_o 17._o aquin._n in_o gall_n 5._o 17._o here_o be_v a_o doubt_n to_o be_v clear_v namely_o that_o see_v to_o lust_n or_o covet_v be_v a_o act_n proper_a to_o the_o soul_n therefore_o as_o it_o may_v seem_v it_o can_v agree_v with_o the_o flesh_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v to_o say_v with_o austin_n that_o the_o flesh_n be_v say_v to_o covet_v or_o lust_n in_o regard_n that_o the_o soul_n do_v lust_n or_o desire_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o eye_n be_v say_v to_o see_v when_o as_o rather_o the_o soul_n see_v by_o the_o eye_n and_o therefore_o the_o soul_n than_o lu_v by_o the_o flesh_n when_o as_o it_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v pleasant_a according_a to_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o soul_n lu_v or_o desire_v by_o itself_o when_o as_o it_o be_v delight_v in_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v according_a to_o the_o spirit_n as_o work_n of_o virtue_n and_o divine_a contemplation_n yea_o but_o if_o the_o flesh_n lu_v by_o the_o spirit_n how_o be_v it_o say_v that_o it_o lu_v against_o it_o namely_o in_o this_o respect_n as_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n hinder_v the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o this_o answer_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o if_o both_o kind_n of_o concupiscence_n come_v from_o the_o soul_n the_o one_o immediate_o the_o other_o mediate_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n this_o make_v no_o contrariety_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n as_o he_o understand_v it_o but_o only_o in_o the_o same_o act_n of_o concupiscence_n which_o be_v in_o the_o soul_n alone_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a manner_n of_o lust_a the_o one_o kind_n by_o the_o body_n the_o other_o by_o itself_o and_o therefore_o this_o answer_n will_v better_o fit_v the_o objection_n and_o agree_v with_o austin_n speech_n that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o double_a concupiscence_n the_o one_o in_o the_o part_n regenerate_v which_o be_v spiritual_a the_o other_o in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_v which_o be_v carnal_a the_o which_o be_v direct_o contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o thus_o he_o may_v answer_v another_o objection_n which_o himself_o make_v against_o his_o own_o word_n for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o spirit_n lu_v against_o the_o flesh_n he_o object_v that_o if_o we_o here_o take_v the_o spirit_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o grant_v that_o spiritual_a concupiscence_n be_v only_o against_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a it_o will_v follow_v that_o the_o flesh_n or_o body_n against_o which_o the_o spirit_n lu_v be_v evil_n which_o be_v the_o error_n of_o the_o manachee_n to_o which_o he_o answer_v that_o the_o spirit_n lu_v not_o against_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o against_o it_o desire_v only_o as_o they_o extend_v to_o superfluity_n but_o this_o answer_n cross_v his_o former_a speech_n whereby_o he_o affirm_v that_o the_o flesh_n or_o body_n have_v no_o concupiscence_n at_o all_o but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o act_n proper_a to_o the_o soul_n alone_o and_o therefore_o the_o objection_n be_v better_o satisfy_v if_o we_o say_v that_o there_o be_v not_o only_o in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o also_o the_o relic_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a which_o fight_v as_o contrary_n and_o enemy_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o but_o as_o aquinas_n affirm_v that_o concupiscence_n 4._o aquin._n in_o ro._n 7._o lect_n 3._o lect._n 4._o be_v only_o a_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o consequent_o evil_a and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n as_o well_o as_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a wherein_o he_o agree_v with_o we_o so_o also_o be_v grant_v in_o some_o place_n that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n or_o original_a sin_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o from_o our_o first_o parent_n so_o he_o say_v that_o the_o carnalitie_n which_o import_v or_o signify_v the_o rebellion_n of_o the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n proceed_v from_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n because_o it_o belong_v to_o that_o fuel_n of_o corruption_n derive_v from_o that_o sin_n so_o he_o expound_v the_o law_n of_o the_o member_n to_o be_v that_o fuel_n and_o of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o move_v we_o to_o sin_n and_o be_v the_o punishment_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o we_o who_o be_v their_o posterity_n and_o yet_o more_o plain_o 2._o aquin._n in_o rom._n 8._o lect_n 2._o speak_v of_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n he_o say_v that_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o flesh_n see_v the_o roman_n be_v mortal_a man_n clothe_v therewith_o but_o he_o take_v the_o flesh_n for_o the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o that_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n the_o meaning_n be_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n live_v as_o iâ—_n be_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n point_n §._o sect._n 9_o testimony_n out_o of_o bellarmine_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n but_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v the_o arch-champion_n of_o the_o papist_n cardinal_n bellarmine_n assent_v unto_o this_o truth_n the_o flesh_n say_v he_o in_o the_o scripture_n almost_o every_o where_n be_v oppose_v to_o the_o 14._o bellarm._n de_fw-fr sacramen_fw-la eucharist_n lib._n 1._o c._n 14._o spirit_n or_o some_o thing_n else_o more_o high_a and_o heavenly_a for_o it_o do_v not_o signify_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o infirmity_n or_o corruption_n or_o humane_a and_o fleshly_a cogitation_n all_o which_o be_v to_o the_o same_o effect_n see_v
diverse_a other_o reason_n may_v be_v add_v for_o first_o this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n because_o the_o body_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o execute_v and_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o lust_n and_o desire_n of_o sinful_a concupiscence_n according_a to_o that_o rom._n 6._o 13._o neither_o yield_v you_o your_o member_n as_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o soul_n lu_v 13_o rom._n 6._o 13_o by_o the_o body_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o sin_n of_o evil_a concupiscence_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o body_n as_o the_o instrument_n though_o the_o mind_n be_v the_o chief_a egent_fw-la even_o as_o the_o eye_n be_v say_v to_o see_v when_o as_o the_o soul_n rather_o see_v by_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o sword_n be_v say_v to_o kill_v when_o as_o it_o be_v the_o man_n rather_o that_o kill_v with_o the_o sword_n second_o because_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n do_v discover_v and_o manifest_v itself_o rather_o by_o the_o outward_a action_n of_o the_o body_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n then_o by_o the_o secret_a cogitation_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n for_o while_o this_o poison_n lurk_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n it_o be_v secret_a and_o hide_a always_o to_o other_o and_o oftentimes_o even_o to_o ourselves_o but_o than_o it_o come_v to_o be_v know_v when_o as_o it_o swell_v in_o our_o carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o break_v out_o in_o the_o sore_n of_o wicked_a action_n and_o as_o it_o fare_v in_o the_o natural_a birth_n so_o in_o this_o hellish_a brood_n of_o sin_n after_o that_o the_o devil_n or_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n have_v cast_v into_o the_o mind_n the_o curse_a seed_n of_o sin_n the_o concupiscence_n warm_v fashion_v and_o nourish_v it_o and_o so_o though_o in_o the_o first_o conception_n it_o be_v unknown_a even_o to_o the_o parent_n themselves_o that_o breed_v it_o in_o the_o further_a growth_n thereof_o by_o lust_n and_o in_o the_o birth_n by_o the_o outward_a action_n it_o be_v make_v manifest_a both_o to_o they_o and_o other_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n call_v this_o sin_n and_o corruption_n concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o because_o it_o give_v unto_o it_o the_o first_o be_v in_o nature_n but_o do_v only_o first_o discover_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v bring_v it_o forth_o into_o the_o world_n three_o because_o the_o bait_n and_o allurement_n wherewith_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n entice_v we_o to_o sin_n be_v offer_v most_o usual_o unto_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o outward_a sense_n as_o riches_n honour_n and_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n for_o these_o object_n be_v tender_v to_o the_o sense_n they_o present_v they_o to_o the_o understanding_n &_o will_n which_o approve_v and_o choose_v they_o not_o care_v to_o swallow_v the_o hook_n of_o sin_n so_o they_o may_v feed_v on_o the_o bewitch_a bait_n but_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n hereof_o not_o for_o that_o the_o sense_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n do_v first_o infect_v the_o superior_a faculty_n but_o because_o be_v already_o corrupt_v they_o be_v ready_a to_o entertain_v all_o such_o wicked_a motion_n and_o as_o inferior_a servant_n do_v not_o nor_o dare_v not_o persuade_v their_o sovereign_n to_o such_o sinful_a action_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o their_o like_n and_o odious_a unto_o they_o as_o those_o who_o be_v royal_o munificent_a and_o bountiful_a to_o base_a bribe_v and_o unconscionable_a pill_n of_o their_o people_n those_o who_o eat_v chaste_a and_o temperate_a to_o wantonness_n and_o excess_n but_o only_o unto_o such_o vice_n as_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n somewhat_o inclinable_a unto_o so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o little_a kingdom_n and_o commonwealth_n of_o man_n for_o the_o understanding_n and_o reason_n be_v first_o corrupt_v and_o fall_v from_o that_o integrity_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o excellency_n in_o which_o they_o be_v create_v wherewith_o they_o be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o which_o original_o they_o take_v all_o their_o delight_n and_o sweet_a contentment_n and_o now_o be_v blind_v with_o ignorance_n and_o not_o able_a to_o discern_v or_o relish_v these_o divine_a delicate_n they_o cease_v to_o live_v this_o spiritual_a life_n and_o can_v take_v no_o pleasure_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o therefore_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n and_o willing_o entertain_v all_o corrupt_a motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o carnal_a appetite_n may_v convey_v unto_o they_o any_o earthly_a delight_n and_o thus_o the_o soul_n be_v say_v to_o lust_n by_o the_o flesh_n when_o as_o it_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v delightful_a and_o pleasant_a according_a to_o the_o flesh_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o it_o create_v purity_n 10._o quid_fw-la est_fw-la secundum_fw-la carnem_fw-la ambulateâ—_n carnalibus_fw-la concupiscentiâ—s_fw-la consentire_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n serm_n 7._o t._n 10._o be_v when_o it_o delight_v itself_o in_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a to_o which_o the_o speech_n of_o austin_n fit_v well_o what_o say_v he_o be_v it_o to_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n nothing_o else_o but_o when_o we_o consent_v to_o carnal_a lust_n and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o mind_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o obey_v this_o fleshly_a concupiscence_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 3._o an_o other_o reason_n why_o this_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n four_o the_o whole_a corrupt_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n be_v call_v flesh_n because_o the_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v give_v over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n do_v only_o desire_v and_o joy_n in_o fleshly_a delight_n and_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n whereof_o it_o fit_o have_v it_o name_n from_o the_o object_n and_o action_n about_o which_o it_o be_v whole_o exercise_v and_o this_o reason_n austin_n give_v the_o soul_n say_v he_o be_v therefore_o call_v flesh_n because_o it_o only_o desire_v 10._o anima_fw-la vero_fw-la cum_fw-la carnalia_fw-la bona_fw-la adhuc_fw-la appetit_fw-la câ—â—o_fw-la nominatur_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la et_fw-la sym._n cap._n 10._o those_o thing_n which_o be_v carnal_o good_a yea_o will_v some_o say_v but_o their_o remain_n yet_o in_o corrupt_v nature_n some_o relic_n of_o divine_a light_n and_o some_o spark_n of_o create_a wisdom_n which_o condemn_v fleshly_a pleasure_n and_o oppose_v against_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n i_o answer_v that_o there_o be_v indeed_o even_o in_o mere_a natural_a man_n some_o conflict_n between_o their_o reason_n and_o affection_n their_o conscience_n and_o concupiscence_n but_o see_v that_o common_o the_o issue_n of_o this_o skirmish_n be_v the_o victory_n of_o the_o lust_n and_o passion_n and_o the_o base_a yield_v of_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n to_o subject_v themselves_o to_o their_o law_n in_o the_o member_n and_o to_o agree_v to_o the_o carnal_a conclusion_n of_o these_o inferior_a part_n they_o be_v fit_o with_o the_o sensual_a faculty_n entitle_v with_o the_o same_o denomination_n of_o flesh_n sinful_a concupiscence_n &_o the_o rest_n five_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n as_o well_o in_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o body_n be_v call_v flesh_n because_o by_o the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a seed_n in_o our_o generation_n sin_n be_v propagate_v unto_o the_o whole_a man_n soul_n and_o body_n and_o final_o because_o the_o soul_n reason_n and_o understanding_n forget_v their_o create_a excellency_n supremacy_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o other_o inferior_a part_n do_v base_o subject_v themselves_o to_o become_v servant_n and_o slave_n unto_o the_o flesh_n for_o the_o contemptible_a wage_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o whereas_o they_o be_v make_v to_o rule_v the_o body_n now_o they_o spend_v all_o their_o study_n and_o pain_n in_o do_v service_n unto_o it_o in_o pamper_v of_o the_o belly_n and_o deck_v and_o adorn_v of_o the_o back_n and_o in_o devise_v all_o mean_n for_o the_o please_a of_o the_o fleshly_a appetite_n and_o satisfy_v of_o the_o lust_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o therefore_o just_o with_o their_o rule_n and_o government_n they_o lose_v also_o the_o honour_n of_o their_o title_n and_o whereas_o while_o they_o remain_v lord_n &_o king_n they_o give_v name_n to_o the_o body_n &_o inferior_a part_n which_o be_v call_v after_o they_o reasonable_a and_o spiritual_a now_o become_v their_o servant_n they_o lose_v their_o own_o name_n &_o be_v call_v after_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o they_o have_v choose_v to_o serve_v fleshly_a and_o carnal_a and_o this_o reason_n austin_n give_v as_o the_o
possible_a that_o we_o shall_v in_o this_o way_n stand_v at_o a_o stay_n but_o if_o we_o go_v not_o forward_o we_o shall_v go_v backward_o if_o we_o do_v not_o row_v continual_o against_o the_o tide_n of_o our_o corruption_n they_o will_v carry_v we_o down_o the_o stream_n into_o the_o dead_a sea_n and_o gulf_n of_o perdition_n chap._n xix_o of_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n which_o be_v to_o avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v weaken_v §_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o chief_a 〈◊〉_d whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v we_o have_v show_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v if_o we_o will_v get_v the_o victory_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n &_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o we_o shall_v first_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o weaken_v they_o and_o then_o set_v upon_o they_o with_o all_o our_o force_n but_o this_o be_v not_o enough_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o weaken_v and_o disarm_v our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o must_v with_o like_a earnestness_n and_o diligence_n strengthen_v and_o arm_v the_o spirit_n it_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o victory_n to_o nourish_v our_o friend_n thtn_o to_o famish_v our_o enemy_n and_o to_o furnish_v they_o with_o all_o provision_n armour_n and_o munition_n then_o to_o withdraw_v and_o keep_v back_o from_o the_o other_o all_o these_o warlike_a help_n although_o in_o truth_n in_o this_o spiritual_a war_n both_o these_o concur_v and_o meet_v in_o the_o same_o action_n for_o the_o famish_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o nourish_a of_o the_o spirit_n the_o weaken_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o other_o and_o while_o we_o disarm_v and_o disfurnish_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o their_o provision_n and_o munition_n we_o furnish_v our_o regenerate_a part_n with_o all_o necessary_n so_o basill_n say_v look_v how_o much_o thou_o detract_a from_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o much_o thou_o make_v thy_o spiritual_a part_n to_o prosper_v and_o flourish_v in_o good_a health_n and_o like_n 2._o quantum_fw-la carni_fw-la detrabe_n tantum_fw-la facies_fw-la animam_fw-la spiritali_fw-la bona_fw-la habitudine_fw-la relucere_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr ieiunio_fw-la conc._n 2._o and_o therefore_o i_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o brief_a in_o this_o argument_n howsoever_o i_o think_v it_o fit_a that_o something_o shall_v be_v add_v and_o first_o we_o will_v consider_v this_o point_n negative_o show_v that_o all_o mean_n be_v to_o be_v shun_v whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v and_o quench_v and_o then_o affirmative_o show_v that_o we_o be_v to_o use_v all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v cheer_v and_o strengthen_v concern_v the_o former_a the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v and_o quench_v be_v our_o sin_n which_o do_v vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n and_o habitation_n for_o no_o stink_a filth_n can_v be_v so_o noisome_a unto_o we_o as_o sin_n be_v unto_o this_o holy_a guest_n and_o therefore_o he_o can_v endure_v to_o continue_v in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n as_o his_o temple_n if_o they_o be_v profane_v and_o defile_v with_o it_o but_o above_o other_o sin_n we_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n with_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o for_o such_o sin_n do_v most_o opposite_o cross_v and_o thwart_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o it_o and_o do_v as_o plain_o contradict_v it_o as_o if_o they_o shall_v say_v in_o plain_a term_n though_o we_o take_v notice_n of_o thy_o will_n we_o will_v not_o do_v it_o but_o the_o clean_a contrary_n with_o which_o kind_n of_o obstinate_a rebellion_n the_o spiritis_fw-la so_o weary_v and_o tire_v that_o it_o will_v no_o long_o contend_v with_o we_o to_o bring_v we_o unto_o goodness_n but_o will_v leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o vile_a lust_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n with_o greediness_n to_o our_o perdition_n so_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o when_o the_o old_a world_n resist_v the_o motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o preach_n of_o just_a noah_n it_o shall_v no_o long_o 3._o gen._n 6._o 3._o contend_v with_o they_o but_o see_v this_o pure_a water_n of_o his_o spirit_n will_v not_o quench_v their_o fiery_a lust_n he_o will_v quench_v they_o by_o other_o mean_n even_o the_o universal_a flood_n which_o drown_v the_o whole_a earth_n thus_o he_o complain_v that_o he_o be_v press_v under_o 13._o amos._n 2._o 13._o their_o sin_n as_o a_o cart_n be_v press_v that_o be_v full_a of_o sheaf_n and_o therefore_o threaten_v that_o he_o will_v press_v they_o down_o with_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n and_o thus_o because_o the_o gentile_n sin_v against_o the_o common_a gift_n and_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n therefore_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o up_o to_o their_o own_o vile_a affection_n and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a 1._o rom._n 1._o mind_n to_o commit_v with_o greediness_n all_o manner_n of_o abominable_a wickedness_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o have_v the_o spirit_n to_o be_v so_o weaken_v and_o weary_v that_o it_o will_v leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o we_o must_v not_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o 19_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 19_o quench_v it_o and_o the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o by_o continue_v in_o those_o sin_n from_o which_o it_o dissuade_v we_o nor_o by_o make_v his_o lodging_n loathsome_a with_o the_o noisome_a filth_n of_o sin_n grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o 30._o eph._n 4._o 30._o day_n of_o redemption_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o give_v good_a entertainment_n to_o this_o holy_a guest_n he_o will_v sup_v with_o we_o and_o with_o his_o company_n make_v all_o our_o cheer_n comfortable_a yea_o rather_o he_o will_v feast_v we_o and_o make_v we_o a_o most_o pleasant_a banquet_n of_o all_o spiritual_a delicacy_n he_o will_v bear_v part_n with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o grief_n and_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v he_o will_v by_o sympathy_n and_o compassion_n be_v afflict_v in_o our_o affliction_n yea_o he_o will_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o sorrow_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o 9_o esa_n 63._o 9_o take_v heed_n of_o vex_v he_o for_o if_o grieve_v our_o comforter_n we_o make_v he_o to_o leave_v we_o who_o shall_v cheer_v and_o refresh_v we_o in_o all_o our_o misery_n weaken_v §_o sect._n 2_o of_o some_o special_a sin_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n iâ—_n most_o weaken_v but_o howsoever_o all_o sin_n general_o wound_v and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n yet_o there_o be_v some_o special_a sin_n above_o the_o rest_n which_o do_v enfeeble_v it_o and_o quench_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o it_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n the_o which_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n his_o chief_a weapon_n the_o two_o edge_a sword_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o it_o defend_v itself_o and_o offend_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o like_o a_o black_a foggy_a mist_n dazzle_v and_o blind_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o understanding_n so_o as_o it_o can_v discern_v the_o sleight_n and_o subtlety_n the_o wile_n and_o strong_a delusion_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o on_o which_o side_n they_o strike_v we_o nor_o how_o to_o ward_v off_o their_o blow_n nor_o withstand_v the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o their_o tentation_n the_o second_o be_v infidelity_n which_o disable_v the_o spirit_n while_o it_o deprive_v it_o of_o the_o chief_a comfort_n and_o encouragement_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n namely_o god_n sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o all_o those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o yea_o it_o weaken_v and_o loosen_v the_o 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if_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v swallow_v they_o be_v cast_v up_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n the_o four_o sin_n that_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n be_v carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o bless_v ourselves_o when_o our_o estate_n be_v dangerous_a and_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feeling_n neither_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n nor_o of_o his_o anger_n and_o displeasure_n by_o the_o one_o whereof_o the_o spirit_n be_v strengthen_v unto_o god_n service_n and_o by_o the_o other_o preserve_v from_o sin_v against_o he_o so_o also_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v by_o this_o carnal_a security_n much_o impair_v because_o it_o make_v we_o to_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o we_o and_o utter_o to_o neglect_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o though_o we_o have_v a_o secure_a peace_n and_o all_o cause_n of_o danger_n be_v far_o remove_v it_o cause_v we_o to_o neglect_v our_o christian_a watch_n and_o so_o to_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o 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sluggish_a in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o eternal_a glory_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o love_n of_o riches_n hinder_v he_o from_o seek_v with_o all_o earnestness_n spiritual_a grace_n and_o those_o incomparable_a treasure_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o in_o god_n kingdom_n it_o choke_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n so_o as_o it_o can_v take_v root_n and_o bear_v fruit_n &_o frustrate_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o as_o they_o can_v take_v effect_n it_o expose_v we_o to_o many_o tentation_n and_o snare_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o many_o foolish_a &_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n and_o so_o also_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a pleasure_n do_v much_o enfeeble_v 10_o 1_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10_o the_o spiritual_a part_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o those_o eternal_a pleasure_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o and_o as_o they_o weaken_v the_o body_n and_o 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spirit_n to_o note_v unto_o we_o that_o fullness_n of_o both_o will_v not_o stand_v together_o spiritual_a §_o sect._n 2._o we_o must_v not_o provide_v for_o the_o spirit_n poison_n instead_o of_o wholesome_a food_n nor_o carnal_a weapon_n instead_o of_o spiritual_a a_o second_o mean_n of_o weaken_v and_o disable_n the_o spirit_n which_o be_v to_o be_v avoid_v respect_v our_o provision_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v for_o the_o army_n of_o god_n grace_n as_o first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o provide_v for_o their_o nourishment_n poison_n in_o stead_n of_o wholesome_a food_n as_o for_o example_n in_o stead_n of_o the_o pure_a word_n of_o god_n the_o spiritual_a manna_n the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o sacrament_n institute_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n humane_a tradition_n and_o invention_n will-worship_n and_o our_o own_o superstitious_a devotion_n which_o have_v no_o ground_n or_o warrant_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n nor_o scarce_o any_o resemblance_n of_o that_o 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a_o bodily_a exercise_n consist_v in_o their_o superstitious_a abstinence_n from_o certain_a meat_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o call_v it_o a_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n and_o teach_v we_o that_o all_o the_o creature_n 1_o 1_o tim._n 4._o 1._o 3._o 1_o of_o god_n be_v clean_o if_o they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n and_o allow_v the_o use_n of_o all_o the_o dainty_a fish_n and_o delicate_a wine_n and_o fruit_n which_o pamper_n the_o flesh_n more_o than_o the_o moderate_a use_n of_o ordinary_a diet_n but_o as_o occasion_n serve_v we_o must_v use_v total_a abstinence_n when_o we_o will_v tame_v the_o flesh_n and_o humble_a ourselves_o before_o god_n yet_o not_o like_o they_o rest_v in_o the_o deed_n do_v much_o less_o esteem_v it_o satisfactory_a and_o meritorious_a but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o
pellution_n §_o sect_n 5._o the_o 5_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v ourselves_o pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o pellution_n the_o five_o mean_n to_o nourish_v and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n in_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o temple_n in_o their_o cleanness_n and_o purity_n from_o all_o pollution_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o as_o a_o good_a air_n and_o sweet_a habitation_n do_v much_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o natural_a and_o vital_a spirit_n and_o preserve_v our_o body_n in_o health_n so_o no_o less_o do_v it_o comfort_v our_o comforter_n and_o cheer_n and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o we_o if_o we_o provide_v for_o he_o a_o wholesome_a and_o pleasant_a lodging_n cleanse_v and_o purge_v from_o all_o noisome_a filth_n of_o sinful_a impurity_n and_o sweeten_v and_o adorn_v with_o the_o incense_n and_o odour_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o the_o flower_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a obedience_n 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division_n and_o local_a union_n so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v plain_o of_o this_o conflict_n in_o all_o christian_n gal._n 5._o 17._o 17._o joh._n 3._o 6._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a one_o to_o another_o and_o particular_o in_o himself_o where_o he_o thus_o complain_v but_o i_o see_v another_o 25._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 7._o 25._o law_n in_o my_o member_n rebel_a or_o war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n and_o again_o i_o myself_o in_o my_o mind_n serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o with_o my_o flesh_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o fight_v valiant_o against_o these_o lust_n because_o they_o do_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o us._n dear_o belove_v say_v he_o i_o beseech_v you_o as_o 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spirit_n as_o faith_n love_n hope_v joy_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v stand_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n do_v fight_v against_o they_o they_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o final_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o signify_v a_o new_a quality_n of_o holiness_n create_v and_o wrought_v in_o all_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o in_o this_o place_n discourse_n §._o sect._n 2._o what_o we_o be_v
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corruption_n that_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n point_n §._o sect._n 2._o other_o testimony_n to_o prove_v the_o former_a point_n and_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n many_o more_o may_v be_v add_v as_o tit._n 1._o 15._o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieve_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o wisdom_n or_o 〈◊〉_d or_o rom._n 8._o 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mind_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n and_o that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o col._n 2._o 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mind_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n be_v fleshly_a and_o thus_o he_o exhort_v the_o ephesian_n to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n thereby_o imply_v that_o not_o only_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v natural_o corrupt_v but_o 23_o c_o eph._n 4._o 23_o also_o the_o mind_n the_o chief_a part_n of_o man_n and_o hereof_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o prime_a vigour_n and_o chief_a faculty_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o what_o need_v any_o renovation_n if_o there_o be_v not_o in_o they_o the_o taynture_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n so_o rom._n 12._o 2._o and_o be_v 2._o rom._n 12._o 2._o not_o conform_v to_o this_o world_n but_o be_v transform_v by_o the_o renew_n of_o your_o mind_n that_o you_o may_v prove_v what_o be_v that_o good_a that_o acceptable_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o impli_v that_o natural_o they_o be_v corrupt_v even_o in_o the_o understanding_n part_n and_o ignorant_a of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n till_o they_o be_v renew_v and_o enlighten_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o renovation_n be_v not_o finish_v at_o once_o but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 16._o though_o our_o outward_a man_n perish_v yet_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n again_o where_o the_o apostle_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v renew_v he_o plain_o intimate_v that_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o thus_o he_o pray_v that_o the_o faithful_a thessalonian_o may_v be_v sanctify_v 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o whole_o and_o that_o their_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o the_o ephesian_n may_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n be_v in_o lighten_v they_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o their_o call_v etc._n etc._n of_o which_o prayer_n they_o have_v great_a need_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v of_o they_o they_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o gentile_n have_v their_o understanding_n 18._o eph._n 4._o 18._o darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n which_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n ephes_n 4._o 18._o final_o the_o apostle_n plain_o determine_v this_o question_n whereas_o he_o say_v that_o the_o enemy_n with_o who_o we_o wrestle_v in_o this_o christian_a warfare_n be_v not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o spiritual_a wickedness_n even_o the_o wicked_a spirit_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n it_o §._o sect._n 3._o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o name_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n we_o may_v add_v many_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n or_o the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o the_o sin_n and_o pollution_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n soul_n and_o body_n first_o because_o the_o name_n in_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v give_v to_o the_o flesh_n do_v intimate_v thus_o much_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a adam_n and_o the_o old_a man_n which_o consist_v as_o well_o of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n as_o of_o a_o 4._o omne_fw-la peccatum_fw-la caro_fw-la dicitur_fw-la ambr_n in_o eph._n â—_o ezech._n 18._o 4._o natural_a body_n it_o be_v call_v sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o ambrose_n all_o sin_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o soul_n sin_v as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n as_o the_o prophet_n impli_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v it_o be_v call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o act_n of_o lust_a belong_v to_o the_o
it_o arise_v from_o our_o corruption_n that_o a_o man_n will_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o judge_v of_o divine_a matter_n after_o a_o humane_a sense_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o say_v that_o sin_n take_v proper_o 10._o bellar._n de_fw-fr amiss_o gratiae_fw-la &_o stat_fw-la peccati_fw-la lib._n 5._o c._n 10._o can_v be_v in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o mind_n for_o sin_n be_v unrighteousness_n and_o unrighteousness_n true_o so_o call_v can_v there_o only_o have_v place_n where_o true_a righteousness_n have_v it_o place_n now_o who_o over_o have_v place_v righteousness_n true_o and_o proper_o take_v in_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n but_o why_o do_v he_o affirm_v this_o truth_n sure_o to_o confirm_v a_o untruth_n for_o hence_o he_o conclude_v that_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o concupiscence_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o it_o dwell_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o in_o the_o mind_n hereby_o he_o plain_o show_v that_o it_o be_v not_o sin_n proper_o but_o figurative_o but_o the_o apostle_n speak_v proper_o when_o he_o call_v concupiscence_n sin_n neither_o do_v bellarmine_n argument_n prove_v the_o contrary_a see_v the_o apostle_n do_v not_o like_o the_o jesuite_n by_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n but_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v as_o well_o yea_o much_o more_o in_o the_o soul_n as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o which_o i_o have_v full_o prove_v and_o bellarmine_n himself_o will_v present_o confess_v for_o in_o another_o place_n have_v say_v that_o austin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o concupiscence_n 15._o de_fw-fr amissione_n great_a &_o statu_fw-la peccati_fw-la l._n 5._o c._n 15._o understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o rebell_v against_o the_o superior_a he_o present_o add_v but_o it_o must_v not_o be_v deny_v that_o the_o like_a sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o superior_a part_n for_o even_o this_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n also_o be_v prove_v to_o lust_n after_o honour_n vainglory_n and_o other_o vanity_n and_o although_o it_o be_v against_o our_o will_n it_o do_v sometime_o bring_v forth_o such_o desire_n and_o therefore_o s._n paul_n number_v among_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o only_a whoredom_n and_o drunkenness_n but_o idolatry_n emnitie_n heresy_n as_o augustine_n have_v diligent_o observe_v lib._n 14._o the_o civet_n dei_fw-la cap._n 2_o 3._o &_o 4._o where_o he_o show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v without_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n after_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o that_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v carnal_a who_o live_v according_a to_o himself_o and_o not_o according_a unto_o god_n so_o elsewhere_o answer_v caluin_n and_o beza_n 7_o bell._n de_fw-fr amissi_fw-la gratâ—ae_fw-la et_fw-la stat_fw-la peccat_fw-la lib._n 5._o c._n 7_o his_o objection_n who_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o seven_o of_o the_o roman_n be_v to_o be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n because_o s._n paul_n number_v the_o mind_n among_o the_o part_n most_o corrupt_v 1._o tim._n 6._o and_o command_v usto_fw-la by_o renew_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o this_o he_o answer_v that_o in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n we_o be_v without_o doubt_n 23._o eph._n 4._o 23._o by_o the_o flesh_n to_o understand_v as_o well_o all_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n corrupt_v with_o sin_n neither_o do_v we_o deny_v but_o that_o with_o this_o sin_n the_o mind_n also_o of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v corrupt_v etc._n etc._n no_o marvel_n therefore_o if_o the_o work_n of_o bellarmine_n be_v not_o suffer_v to_o be_v read_v without_o special_a licence_n nor_o scarce_o to_o be_v find_v in_o common_a shop_n throughout_o spain_n and_o italy_n see_v in_o this_o and_o innumerable_a other_o point_n of_o popery_n he_o differ_v from_o the_o most_o of_o their_o other_o writer_n and_o general_o from_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o practice_n both_o in_o those_o and_o all_o other_o place_n as_o have_v in_o this_o particular_a be_v before_o sufficient_o prove_v chap._n vii_o objection_n of_o the_o adversary_n answer_v whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n be_v the_o flesh_n flesh_n 1_o objection_n because_o this_o our_o enemy_n be_v usual_o call_v the_o flesh_n now_o in_o the_o last_o place_n it_o remain_v that_o we_o answer_v some_o objection_n whereby_o they_o endeavour_v to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v our_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o with_o their_o corruption_n and_o not_o the_o soul_n and_o superior_a faculty_n and_o first_o they_o reason_n that_o this_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v the_o body_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n see_v it_o be_v usual_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o manner_n of_o speech_n be_v not_o proper_a but_o tropical_a and_o figurative_a and_o to_o be_v understand_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o adjunct_n or_o quality_n flesh_n for_o the_o fleshly_a quality_n of_o corruption_n which_o have_v defile_v soul_n and_o body_n the_o which_o be_v usual_a with_o the_o hebrew_n who_o in_o their_o ordinary_a phrase_n put_v the_o abstract_n for_o the_o concrete_a and_o the_o subject_n for_o the_o quality_n that_o belong_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o also_o the_o greek_n and_o latin_n do_v sometime_o imitate_v as_o when_o they_o call_v a_o wicked_a fellow_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d scelus_fw-la but_o it_o may_v further_o be_v demand_v why_o this_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v by_o this_o metonymy_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o sin_n and_o corruption_n if_o it_o be_v not_o chief_o seat_v in_o the_o body_n i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v thus_o call_v to_o show_v how_o deep_o our_o nature_n be_v taint_v and_o infect_v with_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n in_o that_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v incorporate_v into_o our_o flesh_n and_o one_o of_o our_o essential_a part_n turn_v and_o as_o it_o be_v transform_v into_o corruption_n and_o iâ—_n into_o they_o so_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o natural_o remain_v but_o even_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o lump_n of_o sin_n and_o second_o to_o intimate_v unto_o we_o the_o dangerousnesse_n of_o this_o enemy_n in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o domestical_a dwell_v in_o we_o but_o after_o a_o sort_n essential_a and_o inherent_a so_o as_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o avoid_v it_o but_o we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o nor_o to_o kill_v it_o unless_o we_o crucify_v our_o own_o flesh_n nor_o to_o vanquish_v and_o subdue_v it_o unless_o we_o overcome_v ourselves_o yea_o but_o why_o be_v this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n call_v carnal_a and_o fleshly_a rather_o than_o animal_n and_o spiritual_a if_o it_o be_v not_o seat_v in_o the_o body_n rather_o than_o in_o the_o soul_n i_o answer_v that_o this_o corruption_n have_v defile_v both_o the_o special_a part_n of_o man_n the_o body_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v indifferent_a by_o a_o synecdoche_n to_o understand_v the_o whole_a corruption_n of_o nature_n by_o the_o name_n of_o either_o part_n but_o if_o this_o answer_n will_v not_o satisfy_v but_o that_o they_o will_v further_o object_v that_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o principal_a part_n and_o therefore_o the_o name_n or_o denomination_n shall_v follow_v it_o especial_o if_o it_o be_v chief_o taint_v and_o corrupt_v and_o the_o archauthor_n of_o all_o sin_n i_o answer_v that_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o the_o soul_n or_o spirit_n to_o note_v unto_o we_o the_o great_a contrariety_n and_o unreconcilable_a enmity_n that_o be_v between_o the_o combatant_n in_o this_o warfare_n for_o as_o opposite_a be_v these_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heaven_n and_o hell_n god_n and_o the_o devil_n good_a and_o evil_a and_o therefore_o to_o express_v this_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o name_n be_v choose_v which_o be_v most_o extreme_o opposite_a and_o it_o be_v not_o call_v after_o the_o soul_n because_o there_o be_v some_o agreement_n between_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o body_n and_o some_o resemblance_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o soul_n but_o after_o the_o body_n which_o be_v the_o gross_a and_o most_o earthy_a part_n of_o man_n be_v most_o opposite_a and_o 23._o eph._n 4._o 23._o different_a to_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o pure_a part_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v call_v the_o flesh_n and_o unto_o these_o
judas_n who_o be_v still_o plot_v the_o fit_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v betray_v we_o into_o the_o power_n of_o our_o enemy_n to_o have_v always_o with_o we_o such_o a_o flatter_a false_a joab_n who_o when_o he_o perform_v all_o compliment_n of_o kindness_n do_v but_o watch_v his_o opportunity_n to_o stab_v and_o kill_v we_o to_o be_v besiege_v with_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o to_o have_v within_o the_o wall_n of_o our_o city_n secret_a traitor_n who_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o open_v the_o gate_n to_o let_v they_o in_o and_o be_v enter_v to_o join_v with_o they_o that_o so_o together_o they_o may_v work_v our_o overthrow_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 13._o how_o we_o may_v dâ—eaet_fw-la the_o maltiâ—â—s_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o know_v our_o danger_n unless_o we_o also_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o mean_n how_o we_o may_v prevent_v it_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o inquire_v how_o we_o may_v avoid_v these_o pernicious_a treason_n and_o escape_v the_o peril_n of_o these_o secret_a ambushment_n and_o first_o take_v notice_n that_o the_o flesh_n while_o it_o profess_v friendship_n and_o offer_v unto_o we_o much_o profit_n and_o many_o delight_n be_v our_o mortal_a enemy_n and_o a_o sly_a traitor_n which_o take_v part_n with_o the_o chief_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o must_v hearken_v to_o the_o prophet_n counsel_n in_o another_o case_n trust_v you_o not_o in_o a_o friend_n put_v you_o not_o confidence_n in_o a_o guide_n keep_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o mouth_n from_o she_o that_o lie_v in_o thy_o bosom_n and_o always_o â—_o mica_n 7._o â—_o have_v it_o in_o jealousy_n then_o most_o suspect_v it_o when_o as_o it_o offer_v to_o satisfy_v our_o desire_n and_o when_o it_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n promise_v that_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o they_o we_o shall_v have_v great_a contentment_n let_v we_o beware_v of_o secret_a treachery_n and_o again_o and_o again_o look_v under_o these_o bait_n to_o see_v if_o there_o be_v not_o hide_v under_o they_o the_o hook_n of_o sin_n and_o curious_o search_v if_o these_o booty_n be_v not_o purposely_o set_v out_o to_o make_v we_o fall_v into_o satan_n ambushment_n that_o so_o he_o may_v overcome_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n for_o who_o will_v give_v any_o credit_n to_o such_o a_o false_a traitor_n as_o have_v before_o his_o eye_n bring_v so_o many_o to_o utter_v ruin_n yea_o which_o we_o know_v by_o manifold_a experience_n have_v many_o hundred_o time_n betray_v we_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n when_o as_o it_o have_v tender_v unto_o we_o the_o fair_a promise_n &_o pretence_n second_o see_v we_o know_v it_o to_o be_v a_o traitorous_a enemy_n we_o must_v disarm_v &_o weaken_v captive_a &_o hold_v it_o in_o subjection_n that_o so_o though_o it_o have_v ever_o a_o malicious_a will_n to_o hurt_v we_o yet_o be_v disable_v it_o may_v not_o have_v any_o power_n to_o rebel_v against_o us._n three_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o it_o and_o over_o ourselves_o that_o it_o do_v not_o take_v we_o at_o any_o advantage_n and_o often_o look_v to_o our_o sense_n as_o it_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o they_o be_v not_o by_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n unbar_v and_o leave_v open_a to_o entertain_v the_o force_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o because_o our_o vigilance_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o prevent_v the_o plot_n and_o practice_n of_o this_o subtle_a traitor_n let_v we_o often_o entreat_v by_o our_o most_o fervent_a prayer_n the_o keeper_n of_o israel_n who_o never_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v that_o he_o will_v watch_v over_o we_o and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n discover_v and_o deface_v these_o treacherous_a enemy_n chap._n ix_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o enemy_n exceed_v powerful_a and_o mighty_a tyrant_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o the_o unregenerate_a a_o mighny_n king_n and_o to_o the_o regenerate_a a_o powerful_a tyrant_n we_o have_v show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o most_o malicious_a enemy_n so_o that_o it_o want_v no_o will_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o show_v how_o mighty_a and_o powerful_a it_o be_v in_o effect_v that_o which_o it_o desire_v and_o lu_v the_o which_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o mighty_a power_n and_o subtle_a policy_n of_o these_o malicious_a enemy_n their_o power_n appear_v both_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o strength_n and_o number_n for_o the_o first_o if_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o flesh_n in_o it_o full_a strength_n as_o it_o be_v 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o in_o a_o man_n unregenerate_a and_o be_v not_o subdue_v nor_o have_v the_o vigour_n thereof_o abate_v by_o god_n spirit_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o reign_v as_o a_o mighty_a monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n hold_v every_o faculty_n power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o subjection_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n plain_o intimate_v where_o he_o exhort_v those_o who_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n have_v regenerate_v and_o free_v from_o this_o regiment_n not_o to_o let_v sin_n reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n that_o they_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o yea_o it_o reign_v not_o only_o as_o a_o king_n and_o absolute_a sovereign_n but_o as_o a_o lord_n or_o tyrant_n who_o have_v conquer_v mankind_n do_v hold_v they_o in_o subjection_n as_o miserable_a captive_n and_o bondslave_n sell_v they_o over_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o actual_a transgression_n for_o the_o base_a price_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n intimate_v in_o these_o word_n but_o i_o be_o carnal_a sell_v under_o sin_n whereby_o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o he_o signify_v that_o the_o flesh_n deal_v with_o he_o like_o a_o proud_a and_o cruel_a tyrant_n seize_v upon_o he_o like_o one_o who_o have_v buy_v a_o slave_n in_o the_o market_n and_o forcible_o compel_v he_o to_o do_v his_o will_n the_o which_o if_o the_o apostle_n may_v true_o speak_v of_o himself_o though_o he_o be_v regenerate_v in_o respect_n of_o that_o part_n which_o remain_v unsanctified_a then_o how_o much_o more_o may_v it_o be_v verify_v of_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o unregenerate_a who_o be_v whole_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n now_o if_o we_o will_v see_v with_o what_o power_n and_o unresistable_a force_n this_o cruel_a tyrant_n do_v rule_v in_o all_o the_o son_n of_o man_n while_o they_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n hereby_o it_o will_v appear_v in_o that_o they_o be_v so_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v themselves_o out_o of_o this_o thraldom_n that_o they_o never_o dare_v nor_o can_v attempt_v their_o liberty_n because_o their_o will_n be_v no_o less_o captivate_v than_o their_o other_o part_n and_o faculty_n and_o it_o be_v their_o chief_a delight_n to_o live_v in_o this_o slavery_n neither_o be_v any_o outward_a help_n available_a because_o be_v possess_v and_o rule_v by_o this_o legion_n of_o wicked_a lust_n like_o the_o doemoniake_n in_o the_o gospel_n nothing_o will_v contain_v they_o nor_o restrain_v their_o fury_n but_o they_o break_v easy_o all_o those_o chain_n give_v and_o 2._o mar._n 5._o 2._o fetter_n wherewith_o they_o be_v bind_v be_v like_o mad_a man_n a_o like_a harmful_a both_o to_o themselves_o and_o other_o for_o neither_o will_v god_n love_n and_o many_o benefit_n allure_v they_o and_o contain_v they_o in_o obedience_n nor_o his_o wrath_n and_o fearful_a judgement_n terrifiee_n and_o restrain_v they_o from_o sin_n neither_o the_o law_n of_o god_n contain_v so_o many_o gracious_a promise_n to_o they_o who_o obey_v it_o and_o so_o many_o terrible_a threaten_n against_o they_o that_o transgress_v it_o both_o of_o temporary_a plague_n and_o everlasting_a punishment_n nor_o the_o execution_n of_o these_o dreadful_a judgement_n in_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o a_o universal_a deluge_n of_o sodom_n &_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n with_o many_o other_o city_n &_o country_n which_o have_v be_v make_v example_n of_o god_n wrath_n against_o sin_n beside_o the_o experience_n of_o innumerable_a particular_a person_n and_o even_o of_o themselves_o visit_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o a_o fearful_a manner_n be_v all_o sufficient_a and_o strong_a enough_o to_o curb_v and_o keep_v under_o these_o sinful_a passion_n and_o corrupt_a lust_n nor_o to_o subdue_v and_o thrust_v out_o of_o his_o regency_n this_o powerful_a tyrant_n the_o flesh_n till_o christ_n jesus_n himself_o come_v who_o be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o his_o father_n &_o conquer_v he_o on_o his_o cross_n triumph_v glorious_o over_o he_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n
resurrection_n corruption_n §_o sect._n 6._o sanctification_n begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n first_o because_o of_o the_o great_a contrariety_n between_o grace_n &_o corruption_n but_o this_o as_o i_o have_v before_o show_v be_v only_o begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v and_o accomplish_v in_o this_o life_n not_o for_o want_v of_o sufficient_a virtue_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o be_v but_o partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a in_o part_n spiritual_a and_o in_o part_n carnal_a and_o that_o i_o may_v follow_v the_o similitude_n though_o the_o great_a tyrant_n satan_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n so_o as_o he_o can_v any_o long_o rule_v we_o as_o a_o king_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o quite_o expel_v out_o of_o our_o quarter_n but_o still_o he_o mole_v we_o as_o a_o enemy_n and_o though_o the_o legion_n of_o his_o lust_n be_v beat_v from_o the_o strong_a hold_n and_o drive_v out_o of_o the_o market_n place_n and_o chief_a gate_n of_o the_o city_n yet_o they_o lie_v lurk_v in_o the_o suburb_n and_o secret_a corner_n and_o no_o soon_o give_v we_o they_o through_o our_o retchlesnes_n the_o least_o advantage_n but_o they_o steal_v through_o our_o sleepy_a watch_n and_o guard_n or_o cunning_o thrust_v in_o at_o some_o postern_n gate_n and_o so_o assault_v we_o with_o all_o violence_n and_o malice_n so_o that_o there_o may_v be_v two_o main_a and_o essential_a cause_n give_v of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n accompany_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o flesh_n attend_v with_o many_o sinful_a lust_n the_o one_o be_v the_o antipathy_n and_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o which_o be_v exceed_o hostile_a and_o full_a of_o all_o enmity_n and_o opposition_n as_o it_o may_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o contrariety_n of_o their_o nature_n for_o what_o be_v the_o spirit_n i_o mean_v the_o create_a spirit_n infuse_v into_o we_o but_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n renew_v according_a to_o god_n image_n and_o what_o be_v the_o flesh_n but_o the_o deface_a of_o this_o image_n the_o deprivation_n of_o this_o original_a righteousness_n and_o the_o stain_n of_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v and_o defile_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o that_o the_o flesh_n resist_v the_o spirit_n in_o a_o double_a opposition_n both_o as_o it_o be_v a_o privation_n and_o want_n of_o righteousness_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o corruption_n make_v we_o prone_a to_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o therefore_o the_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o be_v as_o great_a and_o unreconcilable_a as_o between_o light_n and_o darkness_n health_n and_o sickness_n heat_n and_o cold_a good_a &_o evil_a so_o that_o the_o prosper_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o decrease_a of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o one_o prevayl_v and_o victory_n be_v the_o other_o weaken_v and_o utter_a ourthrow_n the_o other_o be_v their_o cohabitation_n and_o dwell_n together_o in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o subject_n which_o minister_v unto_o they_o mutual_o occasion_n and_o impose_v a_o necessity_n of_o their_o continual_a opposition_n even_o as_o when_o fire_n and_o water_n heat_n and_o cold_a meet_v together_o there_o can_v never_o be_v any_o agreement_n or_o so_o much_o as_o a_o truce_n till_o the_o one_o of_o they_o have_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n and_o the_o other_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o contrary_a quality_n be_v subdue_v and_o abolish_v together_o §._o sect._n 6._o second_o because_o these_o enemy_n so_o contrary_a and_o opposite_a dwell_v together_o neither_o be_v we_o so_o to_o conceive_v it_o as_o though_o these_o enemy_n so_o opposite_a dwell_v in_o the_o same_o city_n but_o in_o diverse_a hold_n or_o in_o the_o same_o man_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o diverse_a part_n but_o even_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o house_n and_o chamber_n in_o the_o same_o faculty_n and_o part_n more_o plain_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o dwell_v in_o the_o body_n or_o inferior_a and_o sensual_a part_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o soul_n alone_o or_o the_o intellectual_a and_o reasonable_a faculty_n for_o so_o they_o may_v part_v their_o bound_n &_o dominion_n shut_v the_o door_n against_o one_o another_o and_o sometime_o enjoy_v a_o peace_n or_o truce_n without_o the_o other_o molestation_n but_o in_o the_o same_o understanding_n &_o will_n body_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o the_o whole_a soul_n in_o respect_n of_o it_o diverse_a faculty_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n and_o can_v be_v divide_v but_o only_o distinguish_v the_o understanding_n will_n affection_n and_o body_n be_v partly_o regenerate_v &_o partly_o unregenerate_a partly_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o partly_o sinful_a and_o corrupt_a with_o those_o relic_n of_o sin_n remain_v in_o they_o for_o example_n the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v in_o part_n renew_v and_o the_o image_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n in_o part_n remain_v as_o in_o the_o understanding_n ignorance_n be_v inchoative_o dispel_v &_o drive_v away_o and_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n shine_v in_o it_o not_o perfect_o but_o still_o the_o fog_n and_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n remain_v observe_v this_o light_n be_v whole_o mingle_v with_o it_o so_o the_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n of_o the_o will_n be_v change_v into_o loyalty_n and_o obedience_n but_o yet_o imperfect_o and_o therefore_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v the_o same_o will_n obey_v and_o rebell_v will_v and_o nill_v both_o good_a and_o evil_a the_o affection_n which_o be_v corrupt_v and_o disorder_v be_v by_o the_o spirit_n sanctify_v and_o reduce_v to_o order_n yield_v their_o obedience_n to_o their_o sovereign_a holy_a reason_n but_o this_o sanctification_n be_v but_o begin_v and_o imperfect_a the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n do_v still_o remain_v so_o that_o the_o same_o man_n both_o love_v and_o loathe_v both_o spiritual_a and_o carnal_a thing_n trust_v and_o distru_v god_n and_o contrariwise_o distru_v and_o trust_v in_o the_o creature_n hope_v and_o dispair_v in_o god_n mercy_n fear_v god_n and_o immoderate_o fear_v man_n humble_v himself_o before_o god_n ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n and_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n arrogate_a some_o part_n of_o that_o which_o be_v due_a unto_o god_n only_o unto_o himself_o so_o the_o same_o appetite_n be_v but_o in_o part_n sanctify_v be_v partly_o temperate_a and_o partly_o intemperate_a partly_o sober_a and_o partly_o addict_v to_o excess_n and_o the_o same_o body_n in_o the_o like_a respect_n be_v partly_o the_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n and_o partly_o the_o instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o new_a man_n and_o regenerate_a part_n may_v fit_o be_v 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spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o and_o again_o know_v you_o not_o that_o your_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o doubtful_a opinion_n of_o the_o papist_n nor_o with_o the_o uncertain_a and_o ungrounded_a hope_n of_o carnal_a gospeller_n but_o labour_n after_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o us._n which_o that_o we_o may_v studious_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o god_n in_o his_o word_n reveal_v this_o truth_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o every_o faithful_a christian_a by_o many_o infallible_a mark_n and_o sign_n to_o this_o end_n and_o purpose_n that_o we_o 19_o deut._n 29._o 19_o
spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n show_v unto_o we_o both_o the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o their_o multitude_n and_o also_o the_o grievous_a and_o endless_a punishment_n 8._o joh._n 16._o 8._o which_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o this_o it_o do_v common_o at_o the_o first_o in_o a_o more_o general_a and_o confuse_a manner_n amaze_a and_o astonish_v we_o with_o terror_n and_o fear_n horror_n of_o mind_n and_o pang_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o huge_a mass_n or_o mountain_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o we_o have_v by_o they_o deserve_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o mean_n inevitable_o draw_v upon_o we_o and_o afterward_o more_o particular_o and_o distinct_o it_o set_v our_o sin_n in_o order_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o present_v to_o our_o view_n those_o sin_n which_o we_o be_v most_o guilty_a off_o and_o by_o which_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n by_o all_o which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o that_o which_o we_o call_v penitence_n contrition_n and_o humiliation_n whereby_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o lie_v grieve_v and_o groan_v under_o they_o as_o it_o be_v under_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n find_v no_o rest_n or_o comfort_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o any_o worldly_a thing_n beside_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o iron_n hammer_n batter_v and_o bruise_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n in_o piece_n that_o he_o may_v mix_v with_o they_o be_v make_v contrite_a 3._o jer._n 4._o 3._o the_o oil_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o use_v it_o like_o a_o plough_n to_o break_v up_o as_o it_o be_v these_o clunge_n stiff_a and_o fallow_a ground_n that_o be_v thus_o prepare_v he_o may_v sow_v in_o they_o these_o holy_a seed_n for_o when_o he_o have_v thus_o cast_v we_o down_o and_o thorough_o humble_v we_o than_o he_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o by_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o salvation_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n offer_v unto_o all_o who_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o say_v and_o then_o as_o have_v be_v show_v it_o work_v in_o we_o a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o a_o careful_a earnest_a and_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n as_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o the_o rest_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o the_o which_o by_o his_o inward_a and_o secret_a operation_n he_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctifi_v unto_o we_o that_o they_o become_v effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o so_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v repentance_n §_o sect._n 3_o that_o faith_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o thus_o be_v possess_v by_o faith_n of_o all_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o inflame_v with_o unsained_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o which_o faith_n thus_o work_v by_o love_n do_v cause_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n which_o be_v call_v repentance_n begin_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o so_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n and_o action_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v so_o much_o offend_v and_o displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o good_a a_o father_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v either_o former_o commit_v or_o which_o yet_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o constant_a purpose_n to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o which_o we_o do_v not_o out_o of_o servile_a fear_n but_o out_o of_o childlike_a love_n and_o affection_n which_o make_v we_o willing_a and_o desirous_a by_o our_o new_a obedience_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n not_o for_o fear_v of_o condemnation_n but_o because_o through_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v condemn_v where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o that_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n which_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o carnal_a man_n for_o though_o these_o may_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v after_o they_o have_v sin_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o for_o sin_n itself_o the_o remembrance_n whereof_o be_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o but_o for_o the_o punishment_n which_o they_o either_o present_o feel_v or_o fear_n and_o expect_v in_o time_n to_o come_v where_o as_o the_o sorrow_n of_o god_n child_n be_v a_o flood_n or_o stream_n that_o spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n make_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o sin_n because_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v so_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o they_o by_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o death_n as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n corruption_n §_o sect_n 4._o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o natural_a corruption_n so_o that_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o then_o have_v it_o wrought_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o repentance_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o and_o have_v make_v in_o we_o a_o happy_a and_o bless_a change_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n corruption_n go_v before_o generation_n the_o abolish_n of_o the_o old_a form_n before_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o the_o new_a so_o before_o we_o can_v be_v spiritual_o renew_v the_o old_a man_n must_v be_v kill_v and_o crucify_v and_o then_o the_o new_a man_n will_v be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v purge_v away_o and_o then_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n first_o then_o in_o effect_v this_o work_n of_o repentance_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v and_o purifi_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n which_o mortifith_n and_o crucifi_v they_o in_o we_o so_o as_o they_o do_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o in_o time_n past_a as_o for_o example_n it_o cause_v the_o scale_n of_o ignorance_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n it_o free_v in_o some_o measure_n our_o judgement_n from_o error_n our_o imagination_n from_o vanity_n our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n our_o heart_n from_o hardness_n our_o will_n from_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n our_o affection_n from_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n from_o the_o servitude_n of_o sin_n all_o which_o be_v the_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o nâ—w_o birth_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v 9_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o bear_v of_o god_n man_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o quicken_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n yea_o but_o in_o the_o regenerate_a also_o there_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v some_o mortification_n some_o mourning_n for_o sin_n some_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o herod_n who_o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n glad_o and_o do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o instruction_n in_o simon_n magus_n who_o for_o a_o time_n leave_v his_o forcerie_n believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v in_o ahab_n who_o humble_v himself_o before_o god_n wear_v sackcloth_n and_o go_v mournful_o in_o judas_n demas_n ananias_n and_o sapphira_n with_o many_o such_o like_a and_o how_o then_o may_v we_o discern_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o there_o be_v some_o seem_a
break_v then_o bow_n and_o incline_v to_o any_o good_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n make_v it_o to_o melt_v like_o the_o heart_n of_o josiah_n and_o so_o supple_v and_o soften_v â—t_z that_o it_o become_v flexible_a to_o god_n will_v and_o fit_a to_o receive_v any_o impression_n which_o he_o be_v please_v to_o stamp_v upon_o it_o or_o any_o form_n which_o he_o will_v frame_v it_o unto_o as_o if_o it_o be_v no_o more_o iron_n but_o now_o become_v clay_n or_o wax_n so_o whereas_o he_o be_v natural_o of_o a_o more_o than_o earthy_a coldness_n 38._o eph._n 2._o 1_o psal_n 34._o 38._o and_o like_a iron_n which_o make_v other_o thing_n cold_a with_o the_o very_a touch_n thereof_o god_n spirit_n so_o heat_v and_o inflame_v he_o with_o fervent_a love_n and_o ardent_a zeal_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o lively_a heat_n in_o himself_o but_o even_o like_o spiritual_a fire_n he_o communicate_v his_o heat_n and_o warmth_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o all_o that_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o make_v they_o which_o be_v cold_a and_o dull_a hot_a and_o zealous_o fervent_a in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n final_o whereas_o like_o iron_n he_o be_v natural_o so_o lumpish_a and_o heavy_a that_o he_o be_v whole_o fix_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o earth_n mind_v only_o worldly_a thing_n and_o can_v no_o more_o mount_v up_o aloft_o in_o holy_a &_o heavenly_a meditation_n than_o iron_n of_o itself_o can_v ascend_v into_o the_o air_n or_o if_o by_o some_o outward_a force_n his_o thought_n be_v raise_v up_o to_o mind_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o no_o soon_o be_v the_o strength_n of_o the_o outward_a agent_n spend_v but_o present_o like_o a_o iron_n bullet_n it_o fall_v down_o again_o and_o even_o press_v into_o the_o earth_n with_o more_o than_o wont_a weight_n &_o violence_n contrariwise_o when_o as_o his_o earthy_a massiness_n be_v attenuate_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n he_o not_o only_o become_v more_o light_a but_o be_v thorough_o heat_v in_o 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holy_a fire_n of_o the_o spirit_n give_v spiritual_a life_n and_o quicken_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o by_o the_o divine_a heat_n of_o god_n love_n it_o warm_v cheer_v and_o refresh_v our_o icy_a and_o benumb_a heart_n &_o inflame_v they_o with_o a_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o ardent_a love_n towards_o he_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o also_o to_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o who_o be_v freeze_v in_o the_o dregs_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o weak_a and_o stiff_a that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o stir_v a_o limb_n for_o the_o do_v of_o any_o good_a action_n be_v now_o make_v by_o this_o vital_a heat_n strong_a and_o active_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n so_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n give_v life_n and_o 10._o joh._n 6._o 63._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 8._o 2._o 10._o therefore_o he_o call_v he_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o say_v that_o this_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n metaphor_n §_o sect._n 11_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o operation_n signify_v by_o the_o former_a metaphor_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o or_o no_o we_o must_v examine_v our_o own_o heart_n and_o try_v ourselves_o whether_o there_o be_v in_o we_o these_o operation_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v resemble_v by_o these_o metaphor_n and_o similitude_n as_o first_o if_o it_o have_v like_o a_o mighty_a wind_n cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v lay_v flat_a on_o the_o ground_n our_o proud_a carnal_a reason_n and_o rebellious_a will_n subiect_v they_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o word_n if_o it_o have_v cause_v we_o not_o only_o to_o burn_v in_o love_n of_o god_n majesty_n but_o even_o to_o blaze_v out_o in_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o if_o it_o have_v cleanse_v we_o like_o pure_a wheat_n from_o the_o chaff_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o from_o the_o light_a corn_n of_o human_a invention_n and_o ungrounded_a superstition_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v and_o try_v ourselves_o if_o like_o a_o oil_n it_o have_v supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n so_o as_o they_o be_v pliable_a to_o god_n will_v if_o by_o this_o spiritual_a annoyt_n we_o be_v make_v more_o strong_a active_a and_o nimble_a to_o perform_v holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n than_o ever_o we_o have_v be_v in_o time_n past_a and_o final_o if_o it_o have_v comfort_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n fill_v they_o with_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o have_v bring_v peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v we_o to_o look_v with_o a_o cheerful_a countenance_n even_o while_o the_o world_n frown_v upon_o us._n three_o let_v we_o examine_v if_o like_o water_n it_o have_v clear_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o a_o save_n feel_a and_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n ourselves_o and_o his_o holy_a truth_n if_o it_o have_v cool_v and_o refresh_v we_o who_o be_v scorch_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n anger_n for_o our_o sin_n or_o with_o the_o heat_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o have_v quench_v our_o spiritual_a thirst_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o blood-shead_a as_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n if_o it_o have_v by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o as_o though_o they_o dwell_v yet_o they_o do_v not_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n and_o last_o if_o it_o have_v water_v our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v dry_a and_o barraigne_a ground_n and_o have_v make_v they_o like_o a_o fertile_a soil_n to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n final_o let_v we_o examine_v and_o try_v ourselves_o if_o it_o have_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o spiritual_a fire_n to_o give_v unto_o we_o light_v who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n if_o like_o a_o fire_n it_o have_v consume_v the_o dross_n and_o rust_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o in_o some_o measure_n have_v refine_v we_o and_o make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n fit_a for_o god_n use_v and_o final_o if_o it_o have_v warm_v our_o cold_a and_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o with_o the_o love_n of_o he_o and_o our_o neighbour_n so_o as_o we_o who_o be_v stiff_a and_o benumb_a be_v become_v strong_a lively_a and_o active_a in_o perform_v all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o they_o and_o if_o we_o find_v these_o effect_n and_o operation_n in_o we_o then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o author_n of_o they_o dwell_v in_o we_o though_o they_o be_v not_o in_o we_o in_o perfection_n if_o they_o be_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o if_o upon_o trial_n we_o find_v that_o they_o be_v altogether_o want_v then_o have_v we_o not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o can_v no_o more_o be_v sever_v from_o these_o effect_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o then_o light_a from_o the_o sun_n or_o those_o effect_n before_o speak_v of_o from_o the_o wind_n and_o oil_n the_o water_n and_o the_o fire_n us._n §_o sect_n 12._o
the_o flesh_n for_o though_o it_o be_v often_o weaken_v and_o weary_v yet_o it_o can_v never_o be_v utter_o vanquish_v but_o still_o recover_v strength_n and_o courage_n whereby_o again_o it_o prevail_v and_o put_v the_o flesh_n to_o flight_n though_o it_o receive_v many_o wound_n foil_n and_o fall_v in_o the_o combat_n yet_o the_o wound_n be_v recure_v by_o apply_v of_o the_o precious_a balsum_fw-la of_o christ_n blood_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o it_o recover_v of_o the_o soil_n and_o fall_v through_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n apprehend_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n and_o through_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o support_v our_o weakness_n and_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v and_o sink_v send_v fresh_a supply_n of_o renew_a grace_n which_o re-enforcing_a our_o decay_a band_n encourage_v we_o to_o give_v fierce_a assault_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o enable_v we_o to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n himself_o shall_v final_o prevail_v against_o the_o man_n regenerate_v not_o because_o he_o be_v mighty_a than_o they_o or_o be_v superior_a in_o power_n or_o policy_n for_o herein_o even_o the_o stout_a champion_n come_v far_o short_a of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o because_o god_n have_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n promise_v unto_o they_o victory_n and_o that_o if_o they_o will_v resist_v and_o fight_v their_o enemy_n shall_v flee_v and_o be_v discomfit_v and_o therefore_o the_o issue_n of_o the_o battle_n rest_v not_o upon_o their_o strength_n but_o upon_o the_o infallible_a 12_o eph_n 6._o 10._o 12_o truth_n of_o god_n which_o can_v never_o fail_v second_o because_o we_o sight_n not_o with_o our_o own_o weapon_n but_o with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o nothing_o can_v withstand_v we_o stand_v in_o the_o field_n not_o in_o our_o own_o armour_n but_o in_o the_o complete_a armour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v oâ—_n his_o make_n must_v needs_o be_v high_a proof_n and_o will_v not_o by_o its_o weakness_n and_o insufficiency_n discredit_v the_o workman_n we_o go_v not_o on_o warfare_n in_o our_o own_o private_a quarrel_n but_o like_o david_n against_o goliath_n we_o go_v out_o against_o they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o 45_o 1_o sam_n 17._o 45_o the_o army_n of_o israel_n who_o they_o defy_v and_o his_o battle_n we_o fight_v who_o be_v all-sufficient_a by_o his_o sole_a word_n to_o give_v we_o victory_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o prevail_v in_o so_o good_a a_o quarrel_n neither_o will_v our_o grand-captain_n let_v his_o mighty_a enemy_n destroy_v the_o weak_a of_o his_o soldier_n who_o bear_v his_o colour_n and_o fight_v under_o his_o standard_n see_v it_o be_v his_o own_o cause_n and_o he_o be_v able_a alone_o without_o other_o help_n even_o with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n to_o vanquish_v they_o all_o and_o put_v they_o to_o shameful_a flight_n three_o because_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a conflict_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n with_o the_o royal_a army_n of_o his_o grace_n fight_v against_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o chieftain_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o we_o can_v doubt_v of_o victory_n unless_o we_o shall_v in_o again_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v want_v power_n to_o prevail_v against_o the_o wicked_a spirit_n or_o have_v it_o will_v in_o his_o wisdom_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v so_o much_o dishonour_v as_o to_o be_v vanquish_v in_o the_o conflict_n final_o we_o be_v sure_a of_o victory_n and_o that_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v against_o we_o because_o our_o victorious_a eleazar_n jesus_n christ_n have_v already_o overcome_v they_o all_o and_o only_o put_v we_o to_o fight_v against_o conquer_a enemy_n yea_o and_o that_o we_o may_v receive_v no_o mortal_a hurt_n in_o this_o conflict_n he_o hold_v we_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o bid_v we_o to_o fight_v without_o fear_n yea_o himself_o hold_v we_o in_o his_o right_a 6._o esa_n 41._o 10._o 11._o 12._o &_o 42._o 6._o hand_n and_o as_o he_o be_v powerful_a to_o keep_v we_o so_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o none_o of_o our_o enemy_n shall_v pull_v we_o from_o he_o yea_o which_o be_v most_o of_o all_o he_o have_v inseparable_o unite_v we_o unto_o himself_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o make_v we_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o therefore_o be_v 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o powerful_a to_o defend_v we_o he_o will_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v for_o so_o shall_v his_o own_o bless_a body_n receive_v no_o maim_n answer_v §_o sect._n 13._o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a truth_n answer_v now_o whereas_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o there_o be_v many_o christian_n who_o by_o themselves_o and_o other_o be_v repute_v member_n of_o christ_n that_o yet_o quite_o fall_v away_o from_o he_o and_o become_v limb_n of_o satan_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n general_o so_o call_v be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o such_o lively_a member_n as_o be_v inseparable_o unite_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n the_o which_o neither_o the_o devil_n nor_o the_o flesh_n nor_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v pluck_v away_o from_o he_o second_o such_o as_o be_v improper_o call_v christ_n member_n be_v dead_a and_o fruitless_a and_o only_o so_o in_o their_o outward_a profession_n the_o which_o they_o make_v only_o for_o worldly_a respect_n must_v necessary_o fail_v when_o they_o fail_v and_o be_v quite_o sever_v from_o christ_n when_o their_o outward_a profession_n which_o be_v the_o only_a bond_n of_o their_o union_n be_v take_v away_o even_o as_o a_o wooden_a leg_n which_o be_v tie_v to_o a_o live_a body_n with_o string_n and_o point_n must_v needs_o fall_v from_o it_o when_o they_o be_v cut_v in_o sunder_o the_o which_o separation_n do_v not_o prove_v that_o the_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n may_v perish_v but_o rather_o that_o these_o who_o have_v thus_o perish_v be_v never_o the_o true_a member_n of_o his_o body_n as_o for_o the_o lively_a member_n of_o christ_n body_n they_o can_v never_o be_v part_v from_o he_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a union_n because_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a band_n of_o it_o can_v never_o fail_v it_o be_v true_a that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o temporary_a separation_n between_o our_o bridegroom_n christ_n and_o the_o christian_a soul_n espouse_v unto_o he_o but_o not_o 9_o hos_fw-la 21._o 9_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a union_n for_o he_o betrothe_v she_o unto_o himself_o for_o ever_o in_o righteousness_n judgement_n love_v kindness_n mercy_n and_o faithfulness_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o not_o sin_n itself_o can_v separate_v they_o for_o it_o be_v one_o branch_n of_o the_o marriage_n covenant_n that_o he_o will_v forgive_v her_o sin_n and_o remember_v 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o they_o no_o more_o nor_o death_n for_o they_o be_v both_o immortal_a only_o they_o may_v be_v part_v for_o a_o time_n in_o respect_n of_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n &_o of_o that_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n at_o least_o in_o her_o feel_n &_o apprehension_n even_o as_o the_o wise_a and_o love_a husband_n may_v for_o the_o heinous_a fault_n of_o his_o wife_n cease_v for_o a_o time_n to_o communicate_v unto_o she_o his_o person_n in_o respect_n of_o sweet_a society_n &_o delightful_a familiarity_n and_o yet_o the_o union_n of_o marriage_n remain_v firm_a he_o may_v receive_v she_o again_o upon_o her_o repentance_n into_o his_o wont_a favour_n and_o communicate_v unto_o she_o himself_o with_o all_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n but_o this_o chaste_a spouse_n the_o christian_a soul_n can_v never_o sleep_v in_o security_n nor_o rest_n content_v in_o this_o estate_n but_o with_o the_o church_n in_o the_o canticle_n she_o lament_v the_o absence_n of_o her_o dear_a love_n 1_o cant._n 3._o 1_o she_o never_o cease_v seek_v of_o he_o in_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n till_o she_o have_v find_v he_o and_o have_v the_o sensible_a fruition_n of_o his_o sweet_a society_n where_o by_o she_o approve_v herself_o to_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n in_o conjugal_a affection_n see_v it_o be_v as_o undoubted_a a_o sign_n of_o it_o to_o mourn_v for_o the_o absence_n of_o our_o bridegroom_n as_o to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o presence_n and_o our_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n life_n §_o sect_n 14._o that_o there_o be_v 2_o degree_n of_o the_o spirit_n victory_n 1_o in_o this_o life_n now_o be_v thus_o unite_v unto_o
call_v the_o spirit_n which_o he_o substitute_v as_o his_o vicegerent_n and_o chief_a deputy_n in_o the_o regenerate_v man_n and_o though_o he_o do_v not_o quite_o expel_v the_o flesh_n satan_n lieutenant_n out_o of_o we_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o entrance_n he_o give_v he_o a_o mortal_a wound_n of_o which_o he_o never_o recover_v and_o depose_v he_o from_o his_o vice-gerencie_a so_o that_o howsoever_o it_o still_o dwell_v yet_o it_o reign_v not_o in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o in_o former_a time_n only_a 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o god_n spirit_n suffer_v this_o enemy_n to_o inhabit_v still_o with_o we_o that_o by_o the_o opposition_n which_o it_o make_v it_o may_v exercise_v the_o spiritual_a part_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n that_o hereby_o it_o may_v be_v make_v more_o vigilant_a and_o diligent_a more_o strong_a and_o active_a and_o in_o the_o end_n obtain_v victory_n may_v be_v crown_v with_o the_o great_a glory_n in_o which_o combat_n and_o conflict_n he_o leave_v not_o the_o spiritual_a man_n to_o himself_o but_o continual_o send_v unto_o he_o fresh_a aid_n of_o renew_a grace_n whereby_o he_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v even_o as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n satan_n the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n though_o he_o be_v thrust_v out_o of_o his_o possession_n and_o regency_n yet_o he_o leave_v and_o forsake_v not_o his_o wound_a and_o weaken_a deputy_n the_o flesh_n but_o labour_v continual_o to_o recure_v his_o wound_n minister_v unto_o he_o new_a strength_n by_o his_o hellish_a tentation_n and_o suggestion_n and_o by_o breathe_v and_o infuse_v into_o he_o the_o poison_n of_o enmity_n and_o malice_n against_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n stir_v he_o up_o to_o rebellion_n against_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o to_o make_v war_n against_o that_o garrison_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v place_v in_o us._n reason_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n so_o that_o not_o only_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n not_o only_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o dwell_v and_o reign_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v keep_v still_o possession_n after_o that_o satan_n be_v drive_v out_o and_o strengthen_v the_o regenerate_a part_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o the_o which_o may_v appear_v by_o these_o reason_n first_o because_o we_o be_v call_v the_o habitation_n 19_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 16_o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o god_n and_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o can_v be_v understand_v of_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n only_o which_o be_v improper_o say_v to_o dwell_v in_o temple_n see_v this_o belong_v rather_o to_o person_n then_o unto_o thing_n and_o quality_n but_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n himself_o second_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o not_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n only_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o the_o spiritual_a union_n which_o we_o have_v with_o christ_n for_o dwell_v in_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o in_o we_o likewise_o who_o be_v his_o member_n it_o make_v we_o to_o become_v one_o mystical_a body_n with_o he_o even_o as_o the_o head_n and_o diverse_a member_n make_v one_o natural_a body_n be_v animate_v &_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o soul_n three_o the_o action_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o can_v fit_o be_v apply_v to_o bare_a quality_n but_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o spirit_n itself_o for_o this_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v say_v to_o rule_v and_o govern_v we_o to_o guide_v direct_v teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o to_o sanctify_v and_o purify_v we_o to_o convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o to_o replenish_v we_o with_o all_o save_a grace_n now_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o the_o author_n by_o who_o it_o be_v create_v the_o grace_n themselves_o and_o he_o that_o infuse_v they_o and_o work_v they_o in_o we_o be_v diverse_a four_o as_o satan_n keep_v his_o residence_n in_o wicked_a man_n work_v they_o unto_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o hold_v they_o so_o captive_a that_o they_o do_v his_o will_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o ephesian_n walk_v in_o time_n past_o according_a 2._o eph._n 2._o 2._o to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n the_o spirit_n that_o now_o work_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n etc._n etc._n so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n come_v and_o thrust_v he_o out_o of_o possession_n dwell_v in_o we_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n replenish_n we_o with_o all_o grace_n and_o incline_v we_o to_o all_o holy_a obedience_n and_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a and_o christian_a duty_n last_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o the_o new_a man_n be_v plain_o distinguish_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n if_o so_o be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 9_o rom._n 8._o 9_o dwell_v in_o you_o now_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o head_n and_o saviour_n christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o and_o else_o where_o he_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v grant_v unto_o the_o ephesian_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n 16._o eph._n 3._o 16._o of_o his_o grace_n to_o be_v strengthen_v with_o might_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o not_o only_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o save_a grace_n thereof_o but_o also_o the_o spirit_n itself_o dwell_v in_o we_o assist_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o this_o christian_n warfare_n against_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o creature_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o spirit-doth_a not_o dwell_v in_o we_o essential_o more_o than_o in_o other_o creature_n notwithstanding_o i_o do_v not_o nor_o dare_v affirm_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o essential_o more_o than_o in_o any_o other_o creature_n communicate_v his_o essence_n with_o we_o as_o a_o essential_a part_n of_o us._n for_o his_o nature_n and_o essence_n be_v most_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a in_o comprehensible_a and_o omnipresent_v fill_v all_o place_n without_o repletion_n and_o contain_v all_o itself_o be_v infinite_a and_o contain_v of_o nothing_o can_v be_v say_v thus_o to_o dwell_v in_o man_n for_o this_o be_v to_o deify_v and_o make_v a_o god_n of_o he_o much_o less_o do_v i_o say_v that_o the_o spirit_n assume_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o second_o person_n assume_v the_o nature_n of_o christ_n to_o subsist_v in_o he_o by_o personal_a union_n and_o to_o become_v one_o with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o we_o for_o thus_o also_o we_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o same_o error_n of_o deify_v man_n and_o beside_o then_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n shall_v be_v incarnate_a as_o well_o as_o the_o second_o yea_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v give_v we_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n as_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v send_v forth_o unto_o we_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n 6._o gal._n 4._o 6._o of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n now_o by_o this_o phrase_n of_o send_v forth_o the_o holy_a ghost_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o one_o manner_n in_o christ_n &_o in_o another_o manner_n in_o we_o for_o he_o be_v in_o he_o most_o proper_o substantial_o &_o essential_o as_o be_v his_o spirit_n coessential_a with_o he_o &_o coeternall_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n make_v he_o and_o the_o spirit_n all_o one_o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o the_o lord_n be_v that_o spirit_n and_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n &_o col._n 2._o 9_o he_o say_v that_o in_o he_o dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a but_o in_o we_o not_o primary_o and_o original_o but_o as_o he_o be_v send_v forth_o of_o christ_n unto_o we_o by_o who_o 9_o col._n 2._o 9_o we_o have_v special_a right_n unto_o he_o since_o his_o resurrection_n by_o 7_o john_n 16._o 7_o virtue_n of_o his_o promise_n john_n 16._o 7._o if_o i_o go_v not_o away_o the_o comforter_n will_v not_o come_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o i_o depart_v i_o will_v send_v he_o unto_o you_o and_o by_o his_o mediation_n and_o intercession_n now_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n according_a to_o that_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n and_o he_o will_v give_v you_o another_o comforter_n that_o he_o 16._o john_n 14._o 16._o may_v abide_v with_o you_o for_o ever_o so_o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o
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apostle_n say_v that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o where_o he_o show_v that_o by_o god_n gift_n we_o have_v right_a not_o only_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o even_o after_o a_o special_a manner_n to_o the_o spirit_n himself_o beside_o where_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o to_o be_v unite_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o bond_n of_o this_o union_n be_v not_o only_o bare_a quality_n and_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o even_o the_o spirit_n itself_o which_o dwell_v in_o christ_n our_o head_n essential_o be_v after_o a_o unspeakable_a and_o mystical_a manner_n yet_o real_o and_o true_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n in_o which_o respect_n though_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o essence_n be_v alike_o present_a to_o all_o creature_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o say_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o they_o or_o to_o be_v their_o spirit_n because_o they_o have_v no_o right_n unto_o he_o by_o covenant_n as_o we_o have_v nor_o any_o interest_n by_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o yet_o any_o efficacy_n operation_n nor_o influence_n of_o save_v grace_n from_o he_o in_o all_o which_o he_o be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o elect._n moreover_o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o donation_n and_o right_n the_o holy_a spirit_n become_v we_o do_v work_n in_o we_o after_o a_o special_a and_o powerful_a manner_n he_o be_v intimate_v familiar_a and_o in_o near_a acquaintance_n with_o we_o like_o inmate_n or_o coinhabitant_n comfort_v direct_a roll_a strengthen_v and_o cherish_v us._n in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v his_o 16._o his_o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o 2._o cor._n 6._o 16._o house_v and_o temple_n in_o which_o 14._o which_o rom._n 8._o 9_o 11_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 14._o he_o dwell_v whereas_o 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whosoever_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o 38._o joh_n 7._o 37._o 38._o shall_v never_o thirst_v but_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o again_o if_o any_o man_n thirst_n let_v he_o come_v unto_o i_o and_o drink_n he_o that_o believe_v on_o i_o as_o the_o scripture_n have_v say_v out_o of_o his_o belly_n shall_v flow_v river_n of_o live_a water_n but_o this_o say_v the_o evangelist_n be_v speak_v of_o his_o spirit_n which_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v receive_v for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o yet_o give_v because_o that_o jesus_n be_v not_o yet_o glorify_v now_o the_o stream_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o everlasting_a spring_a fountain_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v be_v diverse_a and_o to_o be_v distinguish_v the_o one_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o the_o other_o the_o effect_n the_o one_o the_o tree_n the_o other_o the_o fruit_n final_o 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they_o in_o all_o truth_n and_o guide_v and_o direct_v they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n and_o even_o thus_o do_v satan_n dwell_v in_o the_o child_n of_o unbelief_n not_o by_o communicate_v his_o essence_n unto_o they_o for_o than_o they_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o man_n but_o incarnate_a devil_n but_o by_o take_v full_a possession_n of_o they_o as_o his_o own_o vassal_n by_o infuse_v malice_n into_o their_o heart_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o corruption_n and_o sin_n into_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o set_v up_o his_o throne_n in_o they_o and_o rule_v they_o with_o his_o power_n according_a to_o his_o own_o pleasure_n 26._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 26._o and_o make_v they_o to_o become_v his_o slave_n to_o do_v his_o will_n final_o by_o lead_v and_o guide_v they_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n through_o his_o tentation_n and_o suggestion_n until_o at_o last_o he_o bring_v they_o together_o with_o himself_o unto_o condemnation_n and_o utter_a destruction_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n chap._n four_o the_o erroneous_a conceit_n of_o the_o papist_n who_o by_o the_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensual_a faculty_n only_o enemy_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o papist_n propound_v unto_o we_o a_o friend_n to_o fight_v against_o in_o stead_n of_o our_o enemy_n have_v show_v what_o our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n be_v we_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o warfare_n be_v we_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o discover_v their_o nature_n and_o property_n be_v it_o not_o that_o these_o enemy_n be_v by_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n disguise_v yea_o quite_o hide_v from_o our_o sight_n in_o secret_a
ambushment_n and_o our_o friend_n through_o their_o malice_n muster_v against_o we_o as_o though_o they_o be_v our_o enemy_n that_o so_o whileft_v we_o bend_v all_o our_o force_n against_o they_o who_o oppose_v we_o in_o this_o seem_a hostility_n these_o may_v sudden_o set_v upon_o we_o and_o assault_v we_o at_o unaware_o give_v we_o deadly_a wound_n when_o we_o fear_v no_o danger_n for_o the_o plot_v and_o contrive_v of_o which_o stratagem_n they_o use_v the_o vassal_n of_o antichrist_n the_o clergy_n of_o rome_n as_o their_o chieftain_n and_o especial_a instrument_n who_o hide_v our_o true_a enemy_n the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n under_o the_o close_a covert_n of_o their_o cunning_a sophistry_n do_v in_o stead_n thereof_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n seem_v foe_n of_o their_o own_o fancy_v for_o by_o the_o flesh_n they_o will_v have_v we_o to_o understand_v not_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n which_o keep_v their_o chief_a residence_n in_o the_o soul_n mind_n and_o will_v but_o the_o body_n itself_o and_o the_o flesh_n thereof_o and_o at_o most_o the_o inferior_a bruit_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n they_o understand_v the_o intellectual_a faculty_n the_o mind_n reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o so_o affirm_v this_o to_o be_v the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a part_n do_v rebel_n and_o stand_v in_o opposition_n against_o the_o understanding_n &_o reason_n and_o contrariwise_o when_o these_o strive_v to_o maintain_v their_o regency_n by_o keep_v they_o under_o and_o subdue_a they_o to_o their_o law_n and_o order_n and_o although_o be_v sometime_o convince_v with_o the_o evidence_n of_o truth_n they_o give_v together_o with_o we_o the_o same_o verduite_n affirm_v that_o not_o the_o body_n itself_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o corruption_n of_o it_o 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state_n of_o corruption_n they_o here_o hence_o conclude_v that_o in_o the_o soul_n remain_v no_o part_n of_o this_o original_a corruption_n but_o only_o in_o the_o body_n all_o which_o do_v evident_o appear_v not_o only_o by_o their_o gross_a practice_n for_o if_o they_o do_v not_o imagine_v that_o the_o body_n be_v the_o chief_a cause_n of_o all_o sin_n why_o do_v they_o so_o miserable_o and_o superstitious_o afflict_v it_o place_v their_o mortification_n only_o in_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o corporal_a punishment_n and_o if_o they_o do_v not_o think_v that_o the_o soul_n and_o intellectual_a faculty_n be_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o this_o corruption_n why_o do_v they_o so_o much_o magnify_v and_o extol_v it_o ascribe_v all_o our_o fall_n and_o fayling_n either_o to_o the_o body_n alone_o or_o to_o the_o reaand_n mind_n only_o through_o the_o corruption_n and_o default_n thereof_o body_n §._o sect._n 2._o that_o the_o chief_a doctor_n of_o the_o papist_n by_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n but_o this_o also_o may_v appear_v by_o their_o doctrine_n for_o not_o to_o produce_v many_o testimony_n out_o of_o a_o multitude_n of_o author_n but_o only_o to_o name_v two_o or_o three_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o most_o refine_a thomas_n aquinas_n himself_o howsoever_o sometime_o he_o agree_v with_o we_o hold_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o 4._o the_o aquin._n in_o ronvere_n 7._o lect_n 4._o corruption_n of_o nature_n and_o orginall_a sin_n as_o appear_v in_o his_o reading_n upon_o the_o roman_n yet_o in_o other_o place_n he_o confound_v the_o flesh_n 9_o flesh_n aquin._n in_o eph_n 5._o lect_n 9_o and_o the_o body_n and_o make_v the_o body_n sin_n and_o death_n and_o the_o natural_a body_n to_o be_v all_o one_o although_o in_o these_o place_n by_o body_n and_o flesh_n he_o understand_v the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o other_o 2._o other_o in_o rom._n 7._o lect_n 4._o et_fw-la cap._n 8._o lect_n 2._o place_n so_o likewise_o he_o hold_v that_o by_o the_o spirit_n part_v regenerate_v or_o inerman_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o ibidem_fw-la the_o ibidem_fw-la mind_n and_o reason_n which_o as_o he_o say_v be_v call_v the_o inner_a man_n because_o that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v man_n which_o be_v principal_a and_o chief_a in_o he_o and_o thus_o he_o oppose_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o heart_n or_o the_o mind_n and_o reason_n where_o speak_v of_o the_o apostle_n 3._o apostle_n in_o rom._n 7._o lect_n 3._o word_n i_o know_v that_o in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n there_o dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n he_o say_v that_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o his_o reason_n for_o in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o heart_n good_a dwell_v according_a to_o that_o ephesian_n the_o 3._o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5._o eph._n 3._o 17._o de_fw-fr perfect_a amoris_fw-la dei_fw-la cap._n 5._o that_o christ_n himself_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n so_o also_o lewis_n granada_n a_o chief_a doctor_n of_o their_o superstitious_a devotion_n and_o mortification_n join_v with_o the_o famous_a heathen_a philosopher_n mercurius_n trismegistus_n inuâ—igheth_v against_o the_o body_n as_o though_o it_o alone_o be_v this_o corrupt_a flesh_n which_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o evil_n unless_o say_v he_o o_o son_n thou_o hate_v thy_o body_n thou_o can_v not_o love_v thyself_o for_o it_o be_v impossible_a serious_o to_o intend_v both_o unto_o thing_n mortal_a and_o divine_a but_o first_o of_o all_o of_o necessity_n thou_o must_v put_v of_o this_o garment_n which_o thou_o carry_v about_o thou_o be_v the_o cover_n of_o ignorance_n the_o foundation_n of_o wickedness_n the_o bond_n of_o corruption_n the_o dark_a veil_n the_o live_a death_n the_o carcase_n of_o the_o sense_n the_o move_a sepulchre_n the_o household_n thief_n which_o hate_v while_o it_o flatter_v and_o envy_v while_o it_o hate_v etc._n etc._n which_o speech_n of_o the_o heathen_a man_n he_o judge_v so_o full_a of_o light_n and_o truth_n that_o for_o it_o alone_o he_o well_o deserve_v the_o name_n of_o mercurius_n trismegistus_n the_o thrice_o great_a or_o excellent_a and_o in_o the_o same_o chapter_n have_v demand_v how_o it_o can_v possible_o be_v that_o any_o man_n can_v hate_v himself_o that_o be_v his_o own_o body_n unto_o which_o natural_o he_o be_v so_o oblige_v in_o the_o bond_n of_o friendship_n that_o the_o apostle_n say_v no_o man_n yet_o ever_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n but_o nourish_v and_o cherish_v it_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v a_o argument_n proper_o of_o 5._o eph._n 5._o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o that_o god_n spirit_n and_o grace_n ask_v rather_o and_o with_o better_a reason_n how_o it_o can_v possible_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o hate_v it_o for_o whereas_o the_o most_o pernicious_a enemy_n unto_o man_n be_v hell_n the_o devil_n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o sin_n this_o last_o be_v the_o great_a but_o the_o next_o unto_o it_o be_v our_o flesh_n which_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n thus_o also_o bellarmine_n although_o in_o many_o place_n he_o speak_v as_o much_o for_o we_o 3._o de_fw-fr paeniten_fw-ge lib_n 4._o ca._n 6._o tom._n 3._o in_o this_o question_n as_o we_o will_v have_v he_o yet_o he_o commend_v whip_v and_o torment_v of_o the_o body_n as_o a_o work_n satisfactory_a tend_v to_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n allege_v for_o it_o these_o absurd_a and_o ridiculous_a reason_n first_o the_o apostle_n example_n who_o say_v that_o he_o do_v chastise_v his_o body_n for_o so_o the_o vulgar_a latin_n read_v it_o that_o so_o he_o may_v bring_v it_o into_o subjection_n whereby_o body_n he_o gross_o understand_v the_o very_a body_n of_o the_o apostle_n whereas_o it_o hear_v rather_o signify_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o else_o where_o he_o
god_n mercy_n truth_n providence_n security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n now_o of_o what_o be_v they_o thus_o tempt_v but_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o their_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o therefore_o this_o concupiscence_n extend_v as_o well_o to_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n yea_o not_o only_o be_v they_o tempt_v but_o often_o be_v foil_v by_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o which_o i_o need_v no_o other_o proof_n but_o that_o experience_n which_o every_o christian_a may_v have_v in_o himself_o if_o without_o partiality_n he_o will_v examine_v his_o own_o conscience_n for_o who_o be_v so_o enlighten_v that_o do_v not_o find_v in_o his_o mind_n much_o darkness_n who_o so_o sanctify_v that_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v many_o error_n whereby_o he_o have_v be_v overtake_v in_o his_o judgement_n and_o much_o vanity_n in_o his_o cogitation_n who_o be_v so_o humble_a and_o have_v so_o deny_v himself_o that_o do_v not_o feel_v in_o his_o will_n much_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n final_o who_o have_v his_o remembrance_n so_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v in_o grace_n that_o do_v not_o see_v his_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o of_o holy_a duty_n and_o who_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o his_o faith_n that_o do_v not_o find_v many_o assault_n of_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n all_o which_o do_v plain_o prove_v that_o even_o in_o the_o regenerate_a the_o relic_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n do_v remain_v not_o only_o in_o the_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o also_o in_o the_o superior_a and_o intellectual_a chap._n vi_o testimony_n of_o father_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n alone_o be_v not_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 1._o testimony_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a testimony_n for_o the_o better_a clear_n of_o this_o 7â—5_n august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 3._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 7â—5_n point_n and_o first_o saint_n augustine_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n which_o overburthen_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n neither_o do_v the_o corruptible_a flesh_n make_v the_o soul_n sinful_a but_o the_o sinful_a soul_n make_v the_o flesh_n corruptible_fw-fr from_o which_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n although_o there_o arise_v many_o provocation_n of_o vice_n and_o vicious_a desire_n yet_o not_o all_o the_o vice_n of_o a_o wicked_a life_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n lest_o hereby_o we_o acquit_v the_o devil_n of_o they_o who_o have_v no_o flesh_n again_o he_o that_o magnify_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o accuse_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o evil_a without_o doubt_n he_o do_v 758_o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 5._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 758_o carnal_o affect_v the_o soul_n and_o after_o a_o fleshly_a manner_n shun_v the_o flesh_n because_o he_o so_o judge_v out_o of_o human_a vanity_n and_o not_o out_o of_o divine_a truth_n so_o in_o another_o place_n the_o soul_n be_v not_o better_a than_o 145._o august_n in_o psal_n 145._o the_o body_n in_o merit_n but_o in_o nature_n for_o the_o soul_n be_v sinful_a and_o stain_v with_o many_o corruption_n of_o concupiscence_n but_o yet_o impure_a gold_n be_v better_a than_o the_o most_o purify_v lead_v and_o else_o where_o he_o say_v the_o flesh_n therefore_o be_v not_o evil_a if_o it_o want_v evil_a that_o be_v sin_n wherewith_o 998._o august_n de_fw-fr continent_n cap._n 8._o tit._n 4._o col_fw-fr 998._o man_n be_v corrupt_v neither_o be_v he_o evil_o make_v but_o do_v evil_a for_o in_o both_o part_n soul_n and_o body_n he_o be_v make_v good_a of_o our_o good_a god_n but_o he_o do_v evil_a whereby_o he_o be_v make_v evil_a now_o as_o by_o all_o these_o testimony_n he_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o namely_o not_o the_o nature_n or_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n so_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o show_v what_o it_o be_v namely_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v and_o defile_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o name_v one_o or_o two_o for_o all_o in_o his_o book_n of_o retractation_n he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o and_o again_o 29._o carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la nomine_fw-la ipsam_fw-la corruptionem_fw-la carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la intelligendus_fw-la est_fw-la apostolus_fw-la nuncupasse_fw-la august_n retract_v lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o august_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la et_fw-la symb._n c._n 10._o chryso_v in_o gal._n 6._o chry._n in_o gen._n 6._o homil._n 24._o gregor_n moral_a lib._n 3._o c._n 11._o moral_a lib._n 14._o cap._n 29._o the_o soul_n when_o as_o it_o affect_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v carnal_o good_a be_v name_v the_o flesh_n with_o he_o agree_v chrysostome_n for_o write_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n they_o have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n of_o it_o he_o say_v that_o he_o here_o call_v their_o evil_a deed_n the_o flesh_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v have_v crucify_v their_o body_n how_o then_o can_v they_o have_v live_v and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o scripture_n to_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n those_o who_o only_a mind_n carnal_a thing_n and_o never_o think_v on_o that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a thus_o also_o gregory_n say_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v accustom_v to_o signify_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o another_o place_n it_o be_v write_v say_v he_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o how_o then_o shall_v i_o believe_v that_o in_o truth_n the_o flesh_n shall_v arise_v at_o the_o last_o day_n i_o answer_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v according_a to_o nature_n and_o sometime_o according_a to_o fault_n and_o corruption_n in_o the_o former_a sense_n this_o now_o be_v bone_n of_o my_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o my_o flesh_n and_o again_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n in_o the_o other_o sense_n be_v it_o to_o be_v take_v my_o spirit_n shall_v not_o strive_v in_o these_o man_n because_o they_o be_v flesh_n and_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n not_o that_o they_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o who_o the_o apostle_n write_v but_o because_o they_o have_v overcome_v the_o passion_n of_o their_o carnal_a desire_n etc._n etc._n so_o hierome_n on_o the_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom_n 8._o eight_o of_o the_o roman_n say_v it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o the_o apostle_n there_o accuse_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o the_o substance_n and_o thus_o also_o basill_n understand_v it_o for_o say_v he_o he_o that_o be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n signify_v together_o all_o sin_n and_o ibidem_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr baptis_fw-la lib._n 1._o theod._n in_o gal._n 5._o 17._o ibidem_fw-la defilement_n particular_o as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o part_n so_o theodoret_n the_o apostle_n call_v flesh_n the_o inclination_n of_o the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o spirit_n grace_n which_o inhabit_v and_o guide_v the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o again_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o such_o like_a sin_n be_v not_o proper_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n but_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o accuse_v the_o flesh_n but_o the_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a cogitation_n understanstanding_n §._o sect._n 2._o that_o satan_n have_v assault_v not_o only_o the_o body_n &_o affection_n but_o the_o mind_n and_o understanstanding_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o father_n that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n alone_o but_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o that_o this_o have_v overspread_v and_o infect_v not_o the_o flesh_n or_o affection_n alone_o but_o even_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n for_o satan_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o conquer_v we_o and_o to_o hold_v we_o for_o ever_o under_o his_o subjection_n do_v not_o only_o by_o assault_n take_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v the_o out-sconce_n but_o have_v also_o scale_v and_o surprise_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n which_o be_v the_o strong_a tower_n and_o castle_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o the_o strength_n whereof_o
spirit_n say_v he_o serve_v the_o flesh_n be_v not_o unfit_o call_v fleshly_a so_o the_o flesh_n serve_v 20._o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 13._o c._n 20._o the_o spirit_n be_v fit_o call_v spiritual_a not_o because_o it_o be_v turn_v into_o spirit_n but_o because_o by_o a_o admirable_a facility_n and_o readiness_n to_o obey_v it_o be_v subject_v to_o the_o government_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o objection_n ground_v â—n_o 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o second_o reason_n object_v be_v ground_v upon_o the_o apostle_n word_n 1._o cor._n 9_o 27._o but_o i_o keep_v under_o or_o as_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a have_v it_o chastise_v my_o body_n lest_o by_o any_o mean_n when_o i_o myself_o have_v preach_v to_o other_o i_o myself_o shall_v be_v a_o castaway_n where_o the_o apostle_n make_v the_o body_n as_o they_o think_v 27._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o the_o enemy_n against_o which_o he_o fight_v and_o the_o chief_a object_n of_o mortification_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v but_o that_o the_o body_n be_v corrupt_v as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o and_o that_o sin_n hold_v part_n of_o his_o residence_n even_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n in_o which_o regard_n this_o natural_a corruption_n be_v to_o be_v subdue_v even_o in_o the_o body_n by_o those_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n which_o the_o scripture_n have_v prescribe_v as_o fasting_n watch_n laborious_a exercise_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o spiritual_a calling_n and_o to_o this_o he_o exhort_v us._n col._n 3._o 5._o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o the_o earth_n whereby_o he_o mean_v those_o sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o earthly_a member_n to_o wit_n fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o all_o this_o do_v not_o exempt_v the_o soul_n from_o be_v the_o seat_n also_o of_o natural_a corruption_n yea_o even_o the_o chief_a palace_n where_o sin_n dwell_v second_o i_o answer_v that_o by_o body_n in_o this_o place_n be_v not_o mean_v the_o substance_n 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o whole_a corrupt_a man_n or_o part_v unregenerate_a both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o apostle_n elsewhere_o call_v himself_o carnal_a extend_v this_o fleshly_a corruption_n to_o his_o whole_a person_n even_o as_o by_o member_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o dwell_v in_o the_o member_n as_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o collosian_o explain_v it_o and_o this_o he_o call_v this_o 24._o this_o rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o body_n of_o sin_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n and_o the_o body_n of_o death_n and_o say_v that_o the_o old_a man_n be_v 6._o be_v rom._n 6._o 6._o crucify_a with_o christ_n that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v and_o that_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v circumcise_v with_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o final_o that_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o 6._o c_o col._n 2._o 11._o 6._o namely_o by_o his_o spirit_n the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n where_o by_o death_n of_o the_o body_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o respect_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la whereby_o 10._o d_o rom._n 8._o 10._o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o quicken_a of_o the_o inner_a man_n to_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n 6._o §_o sect._n 5._o the_o three_o objection_n ground_v â—n_o the_o apost_n word_n rom._n 12._o 6._o three_o they_o object_n the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 12._o 6._o let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n from_o whence_o they_o conclude_v that_o the_o seat_n of_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o not_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o reason_n to_o which_o the_o answer_n be_v easy_a namely_o that_o by_o the_o name_n of_o body_n here_o we_o be_v not_o simple_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n alone_o but_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o part_n for_o the_o whole_a the_o person_n of_o man_n consist_v of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o this_o be_v usual_a in_o the_o scripture_n by_o one_o part_n to_o signify_v the_o whole_a person_n and_o as_o by_o the_o body_n to_o include_v the_o soul_n so_o in_o other_o place_n by_o the_o soul_n to_o include_v the_o body_n as_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v and_o all_o the_o soul_n that_o come_v with_o jacob_n into_o egypt_n which_o come_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n be_v 26._o ezech._n 18._o 4._o gen._n 46._o 26._o threescore_o and_o six_o and_o thus_o ambrose_n expound_v this_o place_n the_o apostle_n say_v he_o call_v it_o mortal_a body_n understand_v locum_fw-la mortal_a ergo_fw-la corpus_fw-la dicer_n totum_fw-la 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〈…〉_o over_o to_o all_o sensuality_n and_o become_v like_a unto_o 〈…〉_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o the_o poison_n of_o 〈…〉_o cee_o taint_v the_o concupiscence_n appetite_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n and_o that_o they_o be_v infect_v do_v infuse_v their_o poison_n into_o the_o superior_a faculty_n and_o like_o filthy_a sink_n of_o sin_n do_v send_v up_o noisome_a scent_n into_o the_o upper_a part_n the_o mind_n and_o reason_n for_o the_o object_n move_v the_o sense_n and_o the_o sense_n the_o will_v and_o understanding_n and_o it_o be_v true_a that_o in_o this_o little_a common_a wealth_n of_o man_n the_o lust_n and_o passion_n like_o rebel_n rise_v against_o reason_n their_o king_n and_o sovereign_a final_o we_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v draw_v to_o think_v on_o that_o evil_n which_o the_o heart_n affect_v and_o be_v corrupt_v by_o give_v way_n to_o these_o sinful_a lust_n and_o by_o plot_v &_o devise_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o 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the_o will_n choose_v it_o if_o not_o simple_o yet_o as_o it_o be_v bait_v with_o some_o worldly_a profit_n preferment_n or_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n but_o it_o may_v be_v further_o urge_v that_o there_o be_v many_o who_o have_v great_a knowledge_n and_o deep_a judgement_n that_o notwithstanding_o be_v much_o corrupt_v in_o their_o heart_n passion_n and_o affection_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o they_o have_v some_o knowledge_n yet_o not_o save_v knowledge_n and_o though_o they_o have_v great_a illumination_n yet_o no_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n to_o apply_v this_o light_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n to_o particular_a action_n for_o this_o christian_n prudence_n in_o do_v any_o thing_n first_o propound_v the_o end_n of_o the_o action_n which_o move_v we_o to_o
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of_o sin_n not_o any_o part_n of_o god_n workmanship_n a_o utter_a absence_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o nothing_o but_o folly_n ignorance_n dulness_n impotency_n and_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o evil_a for_o as_o it_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o good_a so_o be_v it_o evil_a in_o all_o relation_n for_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v all_o evil_a so_o all_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o from_o the_o flesh_n be_v all_o evil_a in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v true_o say_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v unto_o this_o evil_n of_o maliciousness_n subiectum_fw-la adaequatum_fw-la a_o subject_n equal_o extend_v unto_o it_o for_o there_o be_v no_o part_n or_o power_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v not_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a nor_o any_o wickedness_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o this_o centre_n of_o wickedness_n for_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v whole_o wicked_a and_o malicious_a the_o 7._o the_o rom._n 8._o 7._o wisdom_n of_o it_o be_v emnitie_n against_o god_n the_o 18._o the_o rom._n 3._o 18._o &_o eph._n 4._o 18._o understanding_n of_o it_o a_o dungeon_n of_o ignorance_n the_o 23._o the_o gen._n 6._o 5_o jer._n 13._o 23._o imagination_n only_a evil_a and_o that_o continual_o the_o 26._o the_o eph._n 4._o 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 26._o will_n stubborn_a and_o perverse_a stand_v out_o always_o in_o a_o utter_a opposition_n and_o obstinate_a rebellion_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o if_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o sink_n of_o sin_n what_o can_v we_o expect_v but_o that_o the_o inferior_a part_n must_v in_o their_o degree_n be_v suitable_a in_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o sinful_a man_n so_o may_v we_o speak_v of_o the_o fountain_n and_o author_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n the_o eye_n of_o it_o be_v 19_o rom._n 3._o 18._o 19_o full_a of_o adultery_n the_o throat_n a_o open_a sepulchre_n the_o tongue_n of_o it_o use_v to_o deceit_n the_o poison_n of_o asp_n be_v under_o it_o lip_n the_o mouth_n of_o it_o be_v full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n the_o foot_n swift_a to_o shed_v blood_n destruction_n and_o misery_n be_v in_o it_o way_n the_o way_n of_o peace_n it_o have_v not_o know_v neither_o have_v it_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o it_o eye_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n second_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v whole_o evil_a so_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o it_o be_v the_o common_a sewer_n in_o which_o all_o filth_n and_o loathsome_a poison_n of_o sin_n meet_v and_o in_o a_o full_a source_n run_v together_o it_o be_v the_o devil_n storehouse_n of_o wickedness_n and_o his_o armoury_n in_o which_o he_o lay_v up_o all_o the_o weapon_n of_o impiety_n it_o be_v the_o sea_n of_o sin_n from_o which_o all_o wickedness_n flow_v and_o into_o which_o it_o flow_v back_o again_o in_o a_o word_n it_o be_v the_o fruitful_a womb_n into_o which_o the_o devil_n cast_v the_o seed_n and_o spawn_n of_o his_o hellish_a temptation_n they_o receive_v warmth_n nourishment_n grow_v and_o in_o the_o end_n life_n and_o the_o perfect_a shape_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n for_o there_o be_v not_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o though_o never_o so_o monstrous_a and_o abhommable_a but_o have_v it_o be_v in_o this_o wicked_a flesh_n if_o not_o appear_v yet_o at_o least_o secret_o lurk_v in_o this_o filthy_a dungeon_n if_o not_o in_o the_o full_a growth_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o their_o seed_n and_o chief_a principle_n there_o lie_v hide_v impious_a atheism_n filthy_a profaneness_n abominable_a idolatry_n palpable_a ignorance_n curse_a infidelity_n damnable_a hypocrisy_n hateful_a pride_n bold_a presumption_n fearful_a desperation_n wicked_a treason_n horrible_a murder_n beastly_a incest_n adultery_n theft_n covetousness_n ambition_n cruelty_n falsehood_n deceit_n with_o a_o huge_a swarm_n of_o innumerable_a other_o sinful_a abomination_n and_o though_o these_o vice_n and_o corruption_n do_v not_o always_o burst_v out_o into_o the_o sore_n of_o outward_a action_n yet_o like_o dangerous_a impostume_n they_o lie_v hide_v within_o the_o body_n of_o this_o flesh_n though_o they_o be_v not_o always_o exercise_v in_o their_o function_n and_o operation_n they_o be_v subdue_v with_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n in_o the_o faithful_a and_o with_o his_o restrain_v grace_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a yet_o these_o curse_a habit_n and_o hide_a faculty_n do_v still_o remain_v even_o in_o the_o regenerate_a in_o some_o degree_n although_o in_o part_n mortify_v and_o weaken_v and_o in_o their_o full_a strength_n in_o wicked_a man_n and_o as_o the_o egg_n have_v in_o it_o potential_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o bird_n and_o only_o need_v to_o have_v the_o damn_n to_o sit_v and_o hover_v over_o it_o until_o by_o her_o warmth_n it_o may_v be_v hatch_v so_o the_o flesh_n contain_v in_o it_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o if_o the_o filthy_a spirit_n like_o a_o ugly_a toad_n hover_v over_o it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v warm_v it_o with_o the_o heat_n of_o his_o hellish_a temptation_n there_o will_v be_v hatch_v the_o kill_a cockatrice_n of_o all_o sin_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o crush_v they_o in_o the_o shell_n neither_o be_v this_o the_o state_n of_o some_o alone_a but_o even_o of_o all_o mankind_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v unregenerate_a whereof_o it_o be_v that_o what_o david_n have_v speak_v of_o some_o special_a and_o notorious_a sinner_n of_o his_o time_n the_o apostle_n in_o the_o three_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o â—0_n rom._n 3._o 19_o â—0_n the_o roman_n extence_v it_o to_o all_o mankind_n be_v consider_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n wickedness_n §_o sect._n 4._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o wickedness_n last_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v all_o evil_a and_o all_o evil_a in_o the_o flesh_n so_o as_o it_o be_v also_o a_o fruitful_a mother_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o a_o filthy_a sink_n from_o such_o arise_v the_o noisome_a scent_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o poisonous_a fountain_n from_o which_o do_v flow_v the_o stream_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o this_o our_o saviour_n note_v whereas_o he_o say_v that_o which_o come_v out_o of_o a_o man_n namely_o from_o the_o inner_a fountain_n 18._o mark_n 7._o 18._o of_o a_o fleshly_a heart_n defile_v he_o so_o the_o apostle_n james_n make_v this_o carnal_a lust_n the_o mother_n as_o the_o devil_n be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o satan_n tentation_n as_o it_o be_v into_o a_o fruitful_a womb_n it_o 15._o jam._n 1._o 14._o 15._o first_o conceive_v and_o then_o bring_v forth_o sin_n and_o so_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v finish_v bring_v forth_o death_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n tell_v we_o what_o curse_a fruit_n do_v spring_n from_o this_o root_n of_o bitterness_n namely_o adultery_n idolatry_n witchcraft_n hatred_n 20_o gal._n 5._o 19_o 20_o heresy_n murder_n and_o many_o other_o horrible_a abomination_n neither_o in_o truth_n can_v in_o otherwise_o be_v for_o who_o as_o joh_n say_v can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o a_o unclean_a or_o what_o 4._o job._n 14._o 4._o can_v we_o expect_v from_o a_o evil_a tree_n but_o evil_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n 18._o math._n 7._o 18._o have_v teach_v us._n and_o see_v the_o flesh_n be_v a_o sea_n of_o wickedness_n and_o a_o fountain_n poison_a in_o the_o very_a head_n there_o can_v nothing_o flow_v from_o it_o but_o corrupt_a stream_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o lord_n give_v nine_o commandment_n to_o dry_v up_o as_o it_o be_v these_o stream_n of_o wickedness_n so_o he_o give_v the_o ten_o to_o damn_n up_o the_o well_o head_n for_o in_o vain_a it_o be_v to_o stop_v the_o
and_o until_o he_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o this_o victory_n unto_o we_o and_o by_o his_o powerful_a spirit_n which_o be_v infinite_o strong_a than_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n do_v vanquish_v this_o mighty_a tyrant_n give_v he_o a_o deadly_a wound_n of_o which_o he_o continual_o languish_v and_o depose_v he_o from_o his_o regency_n do_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n so_o that_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o 34._o in_o johan._n lib._n 3._o cap._n 34._o point_n with_o the_o say_n of_o cyrill_n the_o voluptuous_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n without_o doubt_n be_v of_o mighty_a power_n by_o which_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v whole_o divert_v from_o all_o honesty_n and_o goodness_n itself_o §_o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v consider_v in_o itself_o but_o least_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v shall_v contemn_v this_o enemy_n as_o be_v weak_a and_o impotent_a because_o it_o be_v in_o part_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n thereof_o abate_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n know_v that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o they_o so_o puissant_a and_o powerful_a as_o in_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o their_o natural_a corruption_n yet_o it_o be_v exceed_o strong_a and_o mighty_a whether_o we_o consider_v it_o simple_o in_o itself_o as_o it_o work_v and_o rebell_v in_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v or_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a part_n the_o former_a be_v notable_o set_v down_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o his_o own_o person_n in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n where_o he_o show_v that_o this_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a flesh_n be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o any_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n that_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n it_o wrought_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o so_o abuse_v the_o law_n which_o be_v purposely_o give_v to_o restrain_v he_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o give_v strength_n life_n and_o vigour_n unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o law_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n become_v to_o be_v unto_o death_n further_n show_v 8._o vers_fw-la 8._o the_o power_n of_o his_o fleshly_a corruption_n he_o say_v that_o it_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n to_o deceive_v and_o slay_v he_o work_v 9_o vers_fw-la 9_o death_n unto_o he_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o it_o overcome_v he_o 10._o vers_fw-la 10._o and_o like_o a_o slave_n sell_v he_o under_o sin_n that_o it_o make_v he_o to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o allow_v not_o to_o omit_v the_o good_a which_o he_o affect_v and_o 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v that_o though_o he_o be_v delight_v 12._o vers_fw-la 12._o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o desire_a to_o obey_v it_o yet_o evil_a be_v present_a with_o bim_n that_o though_o he_o constant_o resolve_v to_o serve_v 13._o vers_fw-la 13._o god_n yet_o the_o flesh_n like_o a_o strong_a rebel_n make_v war_n against_o 14._o vers_fw-la 14._o he_o do_v often_o foil_n and_o overcome_v he_o and_o carry_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n yea_o of_o such_o force_n and_o might_n do_v this_o holy_a apostle_n find_v the_o flesh_n in_o he_o that_o it_o force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n so_o else_o where_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o so_o subdue_v but_o that_o it_o continual_o make_v war_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v and_o stand_v in_o such_o strong_a opposition_n against_o it_o that_o the_o godly_a can_v do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v with_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n agree_v tell_v 11._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 11._o we_o that_o the_o fleshly_a lust_n do_v fight_v against_o our_o soul_n final_o as_o it_o hinder_v we_o often_o time_n from_o yield_v any_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o enforce_v we_o to_o transgress_v it_o so_o when_o we_o do_v perform_v any_o duty_n which_o it_o require_v it_o so_o defile_v and_o stain_v they_o that_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o prophet_n that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v but_o like_o a_o pollute_a 6._o esa_fw-la 64._o 6._o cloth_n now_o this_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n unless_o it_o be_v wound_v subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o by_o god_n spirit_n be_v always_o in_o it_o full_a vigour_n yea_o in_o daily_a growth_n notwithstanding_o all_o natural_a mean_n which_o can_v be_v use_v for_o the_o decay_n of_o nature_n itself_o do_v not_o make_v it_o decay_v but_o even_o in_o sickness_n it_o retain_v health_n and_o vigour_n and_o when_o through_o old_a age_n the_o body_n be_v weak_a and_o decrepit_a it_o continue_v firm_a and_o strong_a spirit_n §_o sect_n 3._o that_o the_o flesh_n it_o mighty_a be_v consider_v comparative_o with_o the_o spirit_n so_o also_o if_o we_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o flesh_n be_v much_o great_a and_o strong_a and_o therefore_o will_v easy_o overcome_v it_o and_o quench_v all_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o if_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o to_o be_v support_v and_o defend_v by_o the_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o not_o continual_o send_v we_o new_a supply_n and_o uphold_v we_o with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o this_o life_n we_o have_v receive_v but_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v but_o a_o handful_n 23._o rom._n 8._o 23._o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o harvest_n the_o whole_a crop_n of_o grace_n be_v reserve_v till_o we_o shall_v receive_v with_o it_o the_o fullnes_n of_o glory_n and_o in_o regard_n that_o the_o flesh_n in_o quantiiy_n do_v so_o much_o exceed_v the_o spirit_n he_o stick_v not_o to_o say_v that_o the_o corinthyans_n tho_o sanctify_a in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o call_v to_o be_v saint_n be_v carnal_a and_o but_o babe_n in_o christ_n yea_o have_a himself_n 2._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 2._o chap._n 1._o 2._o receive_v such_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n he_o notwithstanding_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o great_a corruption_n acknowlege_v 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o that_o he_o be_v carnal_a and_o sell_v under_o sin_n hereof_o it_o be_v that_o divine_n compare_v the_o flesh_n to_o the_o great_a giant_n goliath_n and_o the_o spirit_n to_o little_a david_n and_o not_o unfit_o for_o as_o david_n be_v far_o unequal_a to_o the_o mighty_a giant_n and_o therefore_o prevail_v not_o against_o he_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v he_o in_o who_o name_n he_o come_v against_o he_o so_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n only_o the_o spirit_n get_v victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n god_n give_v it_o strength_n to_o overcome_v because_o it_o fight_v his_o own_o battle_n lust_n §._o sect._n 4._o of_o the_o multitude_n of_o â—â—_o fleshly_a lust_n final_o unto_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o may_v add_v their_o multitude_n for_o though_o they_o be_v one_o in_o name_n to_o note_v that_o they_o be_v all_o of_o the_o like_a sinful_a nature_n and_o as_o one_o combine_v in_o malice_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n so_o be_v they_o many_o in_o number_n even_o whole_a legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n which_o continual_o multiply_v themselves_o by_o beget_v a_o new_a offspring_n after_o the_o old_a be_v kill_v and_o subdue_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n will_v we_o to_o abstain_v from_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o the_o soul_n speak_v plural_o of_o they_o as_o be_v many_o even_o a_o whole_a army_n which_o make_v war_n against_o us._n security_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o power_n of_o our_o enemy_n 〈…〉_o we_o tâ—_n shake_v of_o all_o security_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o shake_v of_o all_o security_n arise_v from_o contempt_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o see_v they_o be_v so_o mighty_a in_o strength_n and_o many_o in_o number_n let_v we_o use_v so_o much_o the_o more_o care_n diligence_n and_o vigilance_n to_o defend_v ourselves_o against_o their_o fury_n buckle_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n and_o use_v all_o mean_n both_o for_o the_o weaken_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o the_o nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o god_n grace_n in_o us._n especial_o let_v we_o call_v upon_o god_n the_o lord_n of_o boast_n desire_v he_o by_o our_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o spirit_n abate_v the_o power_n of_o the_o flesh_n &_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o re_fw-la enforce_v and_o strengthen_v the_o army_n of_o
people_n of_o god_n subdue_v and_o lead_v into_o miserable_a captivity_n and_o the_o experience_n of_o our_o own_o time_n teach_v we_o that_o we_o can_v conclude_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o salvation_n because_o we_o thrive_v in_o the_o world_n and_o have_v good_a success_n in_o all_o our_o endeavour_n see_v by_o this_o reason_n we_o may_v infer_v that_o the_o great_a mogul_n the_o turk_n persian_a and_o many_o other_o infidel_n and_o pagan_n be_v better_o belove_v of_o god_n than_o christian_a prince_n and_o among_o christian_n many_o profane_a and_o carnal_a man_n than_o the_o sincere_a lover_n of_o god_n truth_n because_o they_o more_o abound_v in_o these_o worldly_a blessing_n but_o of_o this_o point_n i_o shall_v need_v to_o say_v little_a here_o seeing_z i_o have_v write_v so_o much_o of_o this_o argument_n in_o my_o second_o part_n of_o this_o christian_a war-fare_a salvation_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o a_o civil_a life_n be_v not_o sure_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n abuse_v those_o who_o be_v profess_v worldling_n neither_o do_v it_o deal_v less_o deceitful_o with_o those_o that_o make_v some_o show_n of_o religion_n the_o which_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n civil_a iusticiaries_n and_o temporary_a hypocrite_n concern_v the_o former_a it_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v in_o good_a estate_n because_o they_o live_v civil_o and_o unblamable_o among_o their_o neighbour_n in_o respect_n of_o notorious_a crime_n which_o be_v punishable_a by_o the_o law_n of_o man_n and_o make_v they_o to_o bless_v themselves_o because_o they_o be_v no_o murderer_n adulterer_n drunkard_n thief_n perjure_a person_n and_o covenant_n breaker_n but_o contrariwise_o deal_v honest_o with_o all_o man_n keep_v their_o word_n pay_v every_o one_o their_o due_a and_o sometime_o also_o give_v a_o alm_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o want_n and_o misery_n and_o because_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o duty_n towards_o god_n they_o be_v of_o that_o religion_n which_o the_o prince_n be_v of_o and_o the_o law_n require_v and_o be_v no_o recusant_n but_o come_v to_o the_o church_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o neighbour_n and_o there_o hear_v divine_a service_n and_o the_o word_n preach_v and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n as_o oft_o as_o the_o law_n injoin_v though_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o be_v utter_o ignorant_a of_o the_o true_a god_n his_o person_n nature_n and_o attribute_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o nature_n and_o office_n and_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n and_o in_o a_o word_n of_o all_o the_o principle_n of_o true_a religion_n and_o though_o they_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n as_o of_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n as_o god_n require_v but_o only_o formal_o for_o custom_n and_o fashion_n sake_n yet_o their_o corrupt_a flesh_n make_v they_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o their_o good_a meaning_n and_o superstitious_a devotion_n and_o will_v be_v well_o satisfy_v with_o their_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o lip-labour_n though_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o yea_o though_o in_o the_o very_a time_n of_o his_o service_n they_o set_v up_o idol_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o have_v all_o their_o cogitation_n whole_o take_v up_o with_o their_o pleasure_n profit_n and_o other_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v overtake_v with_o this_o deceit_n let_v we_o know_v and_o remember_v that_o god_n will_v not_o accept_v of_o we_o unless_o with_o david_n we_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o his_o commandment_n and_o make_v 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o conscience_n of_o perform_v as_o well_o yea_o principal_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n as_o of_o the_o second_o that_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o his_o true_a religion_n be_v the_o head_n and_o first_o beginning_n of_o save_v wisdom_n and_o that_o it_o be_v but_o a_o counterfeit_n and_o carnal_a 10._o psal_n 111._o 10._o righteousness_n such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o heathen_n which_o do_v not_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o piety_n that_o we_o can_v have_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o save_v knowledge_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a work_n without_o faith_n that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v please_v 23._o heb._n 11._o 4._o rom._n 14._o 23._o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v without_o it_o be_v sin_n that_o if_o our_o justice_n arise_v not_o from_o godliness_n it_o be_v but_o mere_o moral_a civility_n and_o if_o our_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n spring_v not_o from_o the_o clear_a fountain_n of_o god_n love_n than_o it_o stream_v from_o the_o filthy_a puddle_n of_o self-love_n let_v we_o know_v that_o god_n will_v be_v worship_v not_o after_o the_o commandment_n of_o man_n but_o after_o his_o own_o reveal_v will_n and_o that_o whosoever_o serve_v god_n principal_o because_o the_o princess_n law_n require_v it_o and_o not_o because_o god_n command_v it_o he_o worship_v his_o king_n above_o his_o god_n that_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v 8._o 1_o tim._n 4._o 8._o nothing_o and_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o 24._o joh._n 4._o 24._o truth_n that_o god_n regard_v not_o formal_a service_n which_o rise_v rather_o from_o custom_n then_o conscience_n and_o that_o the_o religion_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o religion_n without_o which_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n that_o god_n can_v endure_v no_o rival_n in_o his_o service_n nor_o no_o halt_n between_o jehovah_n and_o baal_n god_n and_o the_o world_n he_o can_v abide_v a_o double_a or_o divide_a heart_n but_o he_o will_v either_o have_v all_o or_o leave_v all_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n and_o final_o that_o our_o good_a meaning_n will_v be_v no_o currant_n payment_n in_o the_o day_n of_o account_n see_v it_o have_v not_o god_n image_n and_o stamp_n upon_o it_o but_o be_v coin_v in_o the_o forge_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n and_o have_v on_o it_o the_o print_n of_o our_o own_o invention_n which_o the_o lord_n esteem_v no_o better_a than_o high_a treason_n against_o his_o royal_a crown_n and_o dignity_n salvation_n §_o sect._n 6._o that_o a_o bare_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o salvation_n and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n deceive_v civil_a iusticiaries_n the_o like_a deceit_n it_o use_v towards_o hypocrite_n with_o who_o it_o deal_v diverse_o according_a to_o their_o diverse_a kind_n for_o either_o they_o be_v gross_a hypocrite_n who_o though_o they_o make_v a_o great_a show_n of_o religion_n yet_o their_o life_n be_v so_o evil_a and_o scandalous_a that_o their_o hypocrisy_n be_v detect_v and_o manifest_a not_o only_o unto_o other_o but_o also_o to_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n or_o more_o cunning_a and_o subtle_a who_o by_o their_o outward_a profession_n and_o seem_a conformity_n to_o the_o law_n deceive_v not_o only_o other_o man_n but_o themselves_o also_o concern_v the_o former_a the_o flesh_n deceive_v they_o with_o a_o vain_a conceit_n that_o the_o bare_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n be_v sufficient_a for_o their_o salvation_n without_o all_o practice_n and_o obedience_n that_o it_o be_v enough_o to_o say_v that_o they_o have_v faith_n though_o they_o be_v utter_o barren_a of_o all_o good_a work_n to_o cry_v lord_n lord_n though_o they_o neglect_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n that_o they_o be_v hearer_n of_o the_o word_n though_o they_o be_v not_o doer_n of_o it_o and_o that_o they_o profess_v that_o they_o know_v god_n though_o in_o their_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a disobedient_a and_o to_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a but_o this_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o the_o whole_a course_n 16._o tâ—_n 1._o 16._o of_o the_o scripture_n that_o who_o so_o be_v but_o a_o little_a conversant_a in_o they_o may_v plain_o see_v yea_o palpable_o feel_v this_o deceit_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o any_o shall_v be_v delude_v with_o it_o but_o those_o who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v and_o for_o want_v of_o love_n to_o the_o truth_n be_v give_v up_o of_o god_n to_o be_v seduce_v 11._o 2_o thes_n 2._o 11._o with_o strong_a delusion_n and_o to_o believe_v lie_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v 13._o rom._n 2._o 13._o plain_o see_v that_o these_o conceit_n be_v cross_v and_o contradict_v in_o direct_a and_o express_v term_n namely_o that_o not_o the_o hearer_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n be_v justify_v that_o if_o we_o hear_v 26_o jam._n 1._o 22._o joh._n 13._o 17._o luke_n 11._o 28._o mat_n 7._o 21._o jam._n 2._o 14._o 17._o 26_o and_o do_v not_o we_o do_v but_o deceive_v ourselves_o that_o they_o only_o
only_o upon_o the_o prop_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n which_o be_v pull_v away_o sink_v and_o fail_v and_o while_o this_o fair_a green_a blade_n which_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o stony_a ground_n be_v moisten_v with_o the_o dew_n of_o temporal_a benefit_n it_o sprout_v up_o and_o flowrish_v but_o no_o soon_o do_v the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n arise_v but_o present_o it_o wither_v and_o fade_v last_o true_a faith_n be_v always_o a_o live_n and_o fruitful_a faith_n and_o be_v continual_o exercise_v in_o good_a work_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n towards_o god_n but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v dead_a barren_a and_o fruitless_a or_o if_o it_o bear_v any_o fruit_n at_o all_o yet_o have_v they_o no_o respect_n to_o god_n but_o be_v do_v out_o of_o pride_n or_o self-love_n for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n or_o hope_n of_o reward_n but_o more_o of_o this_o afterward_o repentance_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o difference_n between_o true_a and_o false_a repentance_n thus_o also_o the_o hypocrite_n have_v some_o kind_n of_o repentance_n the_o which_o the_o flesh_n commend_v unto_o he_o as_o gree_v well_o enough_o with_o itself_o and_o that_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v content_v himself_o with_o it_o and_o never_o labour_v after_o sound_a repentance_n which_o deceit_n that_o we_o may_v prevent_v we_o be_v to_o learn_v and_o observe_v the_o many_o difference_n between_o this_o counterfeit_n and_o false_a repentance_n and_o that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a for_o true_a repentance_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n which_o cause_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o 18._o zach._n 12._o 10_o luk._n 15._o 18._o sin_n because_o by_o they_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n rise_v from_o infidelity_n and_o self-love_n which_o make_v we_o mourn_v because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o obnoxious_a to_o punishment_n godly_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o we_o as_o a_o ugly_a serpent_n or_o grievous_a as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n do_v cause_v we_o to_o sorrow_n and_o mourn_v because_o we_o can_v be_v rid_v of_o it_o nor_o shake_v it_o off_o but_o worldly_a sorrow_n from_o our_o love_n of_o sin_n because_o we_o be_v loath_a to_o leave_v it_o and_o yet_o must_v needs_o for_o fear_n of_o further_a punishment_n godly_a sorrow_n drive_v the_o sinner_n to_o god_n with_o david_n and_o make_v he_o to_o humble_v himself_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n and_o ask_v pardon_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n drive_v man_n from_o god_n &_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v their_o sin_n or_o to_o excuse_v and_o and_o minse_v it_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n to_o amendment_n of_o life_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n though_o he_o hang_v down_o his_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o blubber_v his_o cheek_n with_o tear_n yet_o either_o he_o leave_v not_o his_o sin_n at_o all_o or_o only_o as_o he_o leave_v and_o put_v of_o his_o clothes_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o resume_v and_o put_v they_o on_o the_o next_o day_n godly_a sorrow_n do_v chief_o respect_v the_o sin_n whereby_o the_o christian_a have_v offend_v god_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n look_v chief_o to_o the_o punishment_n whereby_o they_o have_v displease_v themselves_o final_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v constant_a and_o continual_a from_o the_o first_o day_n of_o conversion_n to_o the_o end_n of_o their_o life_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v but_o by_o flash_n and_o spurt_n and_o common_o cease_v when_o they_o be_v free_v from_o their_o smart_n and_o pain_n hypocrite_n §_o sct._n 5._o the_o difference_n between_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o hypocrite_n the_o like_a difference_n also_o we_o may_v observe_v in_o the_o other_o part_n of_o 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which_o i_o love_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o the_o good_a which_o i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._o so_o also_o the_o faithful_a christian_a perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o respect_n of_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o the_o object_n and_o have_v regard_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n he_o flee_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o holy_a duty_n yea_o above_o all_o sin_n hate_v those_o most_o which_z cleave_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o labour_v most_o to_o bring_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o love_n of_o those_o duty_n to_o which_o natural_o he_o be_v most_o backward_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n seem_v to_o make_v conscience_n of_o one_o table_n neglect_v the_o other_o or_o if_o he_o forsake_v many_o sin_n and_o do_v many_o duty_n yet_o he_o have_v some_o darling_n sin_n which_o he_o hold_v as_o sweet_a under_o his_o tongue_n which_o he_o will_v by_o no_o 12._o job._n 20._o 12._o mean_n part_n with_o and_o some_o duty_n there_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o his_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o there_o be_v no_o argument_n that_o can_v be_v use_v which_o can_v move_v he_o to_o practice_v they_o final_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o the_o long_o it_o continue_v the_o more_o it_o grow_v and_o increase_v but_o the_o obedience_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v unconstant_a and_o by_o fit_n only_o and_o flash_n and_o common_o like_o a_o naughty_a jade_n he_o be_v most_o free_a and_o forward_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o journey_n but_o quite_o tire_v before_o he_o come_v near_o unto_o the_o end_n hypocrisy_n §_o sect_n 6._o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o move_v we_o to_o leave_v of_o from_o do_v good_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o thus_o we_o may_v defeat_v the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o it_o draw_v we_o to_o hypocrisy_n wherewith_o if_o it_o can_v prevail_v with_o we_o it_o will_v labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a and_o because_o hypocrisy_n be_v odious_a unto_o we_o it_o will_v move_v we_o more_o to_o disguise_n and_o bide_v our_o profession_n of_o religion_n to_o refrain_v from_o all_o good_a speech_n which_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o edify_v our_o brethren_n to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o their_o fashion_n which_o bear_v we_o company_n in_o outward_a show_n though_o in_o heart_n we_o be_v far_o unlike_o they_o and_o to_o neglect_v all_o good_a action_n and_o holy_a duty_n as_o meditation_n fast_v prayer_n give_v of_o alm_n or_o to_o do_v they_o in_o great_a secrecy_n and_o â—s_v it_o be_v by_o stealth_n for_o fear_v lest_o man_n take_v notice_n of_o they_o shall_v think_v we_o too_o glorious_a in_o our_o outward_a show_n and_o condemn_v we_o of_o hypocrisy_n the_o which_o conceit_n so_o oversway_v with_o diverse_a who_o be_v otherwise_o good_a christian_n that_o they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o ready_a to_o bâ—ush_v when_o they_o be_v take_v at_o unaware_o in_o do_v religious_a duty_n as_o though_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o some_o great_a fault_n and_o so_o much_o 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the_o which_o danger_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o profess_v his_o enmity_n but_o be_v in_o outward_a show_v a_o familiar_a friend_n who_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o it_o make_v show_v of_o love_n but_o indeed_o mortal_o hate_v we_o it_o be_v like_o a_o helper_n but_o be_v in_o truth_n our_o great_a adversary_n and_o like_o sanballat_n and_o tobiah_n it_o offer_v his_o pain_n in_o build_v the_o wall_n of_o our_o city_n which_o may_v repulse_v foreign_a force_n when_o as_o it_o intend_v nothing_o but_o our_o ruin_n and_o to_o betray_v we_o into_o the_o power_n of_o outward_a enemy_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v satan_n and_o the_o world_n besiege_v and_o assault_v we_o with_o their_o tentation_n but_o present_o it_o join_v with_o they_o and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o our_o counsel_n it_o reveal_v unto_o they_o our_o secret_n even_o our_o hide_a thought_n and_o unknown_a desire_n and_o like_o a_o wicked_a dalilah_n have_v by_o treacherous_a flattery_n undermine_v we_o it_o discover_v to_o these_o curse_a philistines_n where_o our_o chief_a strength_n lie_v yea_o it_o secret_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o only_o let_v in_o all_o their_o force_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v enter_v join_v with_o they_o and_o lay_v violent_a hand_n on_o the_o spiritual_a man_n it_o labour_v all_o it_o may_v to_o captivate_v and_o destroy_v he_o and_o therefore_o the_o wilye_o red_a dragon_n never_o make_v war_n against_o we_o until_o he_o be_v assure_v first_o of_o these_o inbred_a traitor_n and_o carnal_a ibid._n hic_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la manus_fw-la nostras_fw-la proprio_fw-la cuigulo_fw-la alligat_fw-la et_fw-la baculo_fw-la nostro_fw-la nos_fw-la caedit_fw-la bernard_n ibid._n aid_n and_o as_o one_o say_v it_o be_v his_o policy_n to_o bind_v we_o always_o with_o our_o own_o girdle_n and_o to_o overcome_v and_o beat_v we_o with_o our_o own_o staff_n yea_o not_o only_o do_v the_o flesh_n dwell_v and_o coinhabite_a with_o we_o but_o it_o also_o adher_v and_o inseparable_o cleave_v unto_o we_o as_o be_v a_o part_n and_o the_o great_a part_n of_o ourselves_o whereby_o the_o dangerousnes_n of_o this_o enemy_n appear_v for_o the_o war_n which_o it_o make_v against_o the_o new_a and_o spiritual_a man_n be_v not_o only_o civil_a and_o domestical_a which_o notwithstanding_o be_v much_o more_o perilous_a and_o terrible_a then_o that_o which_o be_v foreign_a but_o without_o any_o metaphor_n proper_o and_o true_o intestine_a and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o own_o bowel_n beside_o this_o combat_n between_o they_o be_v fight_v in_o a_o place_n of_o great_a disadvantage_n namely_o this_o world_n where_o the_o worse_a 5._o brande_n quidem_fw-la periculum_fw-la est_fw-la et_fw-la gravis_fw-la lucta_fw-la adusus_fw-la domesticum_fw-la hostem_fw-la &c_n &c_n bernard_n de_fw-fr quadri_fw-la serm_n 5._o part_n have_v many_o friend_n and_o strong_a aid_n even_o million_o of_o wicked_a man_n and_o whole_a legion_n of_o devil_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o better_a part_n have_v few_o friend_n and_o many_o enemy_n great_a sure_o say_v one_o be_v the_o danger_n and_o the_o conflict_n sore_o and_o grievous_a against_o a_o enemy_n so_o domestic_a especial_o see_v we_o be_v stranger_n and_o he_o a_o citizen_n he_o inhabit_v his_o own_o country_n and_o we_o here_o be_v exile_n and_o stranger_n yea_o in_o truth_n this_o war_n be_v more_o intestive_a than_o that_o which_o be_v between_o rebecca_n her_o twin_n for_o not_o only_o do_v here_o one_o person_n fight_v against_o another_o nor_o as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o the_o body_n against_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o same_o man_n nor_o yet_o one_o faculty_n alone_o against_o another_o of_o a_o different_a nature_n the_o sensitive_a against_o the_o reasonable_a and_o the_o will_n &_o affection_n against_o the_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n but_o also_o the_o selfsame_o faculty_n against_o themselves_o reason_n against_o reason_n will_v against_o will_n the_o same_o affection_n against_o the_o same_o love_n against_o love_n fear_v against_o fear_n and_o hope_v against_o hope_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o fight_n with_o our_o flesh_n be_v much_o more_o dangerous_a than_o our_o fight_n with_o satan_n himself_o for_o though_o he_o be_v sometime_o yea_o often_o near_o we_o yet_o not_o always_o and_o when_o he_o be_v near_o he_o be_v not_o alike_o near_o as_o our_o own_o flesh_n which_o adher_v to_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o he_o cast_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o his_o tentation_n yet_o if_o we_o catch_v they_o upon_o and_o quench_v they_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n they_o will_v not_o hurt_v us._n yea_o though_o he_o buckle_v and_o close_v with_o we_o yet_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o resist_v this_o foul_a spirit_n he_o will_v fly_v away_o at_o least_o for_o a_o season_n and_o we_o 13._o luk._n 4._o 13._o shall_v be_v rid_v of_o his_o 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great_a king_n and_o with_o it_o he_o enter_v and_o scate_v himself_o in_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o his_o royal_a throne_n spirit_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n &_o 1_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o gift_n in_o we_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n second_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o first_o general_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n wrought_v in_o we_o and_o then_o by_o their_o constancy_n and_o continuance_n for_o if_o the_o gift_n and_o endowment_n which_o we_o have_v be_v but_o mere_o natural_a or_o such_o as_o may_v be_v attain_v unto_o by_o our_o own_o art_n industry_n and_o endeavour_n then_o be_v they_o no_o infallible_a note_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n or_o save_a grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o the_o which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o send_v down_o as_o it_o be_v from_o heaven_n into_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n oppose_v this_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o worldly_a man_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o we_o have_v receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n and_o a_o little_a after_o the_o natural_a man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n 14_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 12._o 14_o of_o god_n again_o if_o they_o be_v but_o the_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o mere_o moral_a virtue_n and_o restrain_v grace_n which_o be_v common_a to_o civil_a worldling_n and_o have_v be_v also_o in_o many_o heathen_n and_o honest_a infidel_n then_o can_v we_o by_o they_o gather_v any_o assurance_n that_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n dwell_v and_o war_v in_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n only_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o conscience_n and_o affection_n vice_n be_v curb_v and_o overruled_n by_o vice_n and_o one_o corrupt_a faculty_n by_o a_o other_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n operation_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v know_v by_o their_o constant_a &_o continual_a action_n and_o operation_n second_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o save_a grace_n thereof_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o incite_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n like_o the_o sun_n which_o from_o the_o rise_n shine_v still_o more_o glorious_o until_o noon_n day_n or_o a_o lively_a fountain_n which_o continual_o spring_v and_o send_v forth_o
true_a justify_v faith_n make_v we_o to_o rejoice_v when_o as_o we_o think_v of_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n unto_o judgement_n and_o even_o to_o long_o for_o this_o time_n as_o be_v the_o day_n of_o our_o full_a redemption_n when_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o enjoy_v all_o glory_n and_o endless_a happiness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n when_o these_o thing_n begin_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v then_o look_v up_o and_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n for_o your_o redemption_n draw_v nigh_o and_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o which_o have_v receive_v the_o first_o fruit_n 23._o luk._n 21._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 23._o of_o the_o spirit_n even_o we_o ourselves_o groan_n within_o ourselves_o wait_v for_o the_o adoption_n to_o wit_n the_o redemption_n of_o our_o body_n the_o which_o joy_n in_o think_v on_o this_o day_n and_o mourning_n because_o it_o be_v defer_v come_v through_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o confidence_n of_o hope_n for_o therefore_o do_v we_o desire_v to_o leave_v 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 1._o 7._o gal._n 5._o 5._o this_o world_n and_o to_o be_v dissolve_v because_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o earthly_a house_n of_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v dissolve_v we_o have_v a_o build_n of_o god_n a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n but_o eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n and_o because_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o wait_v for_o the_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n but_o no_o such_o joy_n or_o longing_n accompany_v the_o faith_n of_o temporary_n because_o they_o have_v no_o such_o assurance_n of_o this_o happiness_n and_o be_v beside_o so_o besot_v with_o the_o love_n of_o worldly_a thing_n that_o they_o can_v without_o terror_n and_o amazement_n think_v of_o that_o day_n which_o when_o it_o come_v will_v whole_o deprive_v they_o of_o all_o their_o earthly_a joy_n adoption_n §_o sect._n 19_o the_o 3_o effect_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n a_o three_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v to_o persuade_v and_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o to_o entitle_v we_o as_o heir_n to_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n the_o which_o be_v a_o privilege_n and_o prerogative_n that_o belong_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o to_o they_o alone_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o evangelist_n but_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o give_v he_o power_n to_o 12._o joh._n 1._o 12._o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v a_o undoubted_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v for_o you_o have_v not_o say_v he_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n again_o to_o fear_v but_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n 6._o rom._n 8._o 15._o 16._o gal._n 4._o 6._o of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n the_o spirit_n itself_o bear_v witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christ_n and_o again_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 5._o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o do_v not_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o doubtful_a testimony_n of_o this_o inestimable_a privilege_n but_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v a_o earnest_n which_o god_n therefore_o 14._o eph._n 1._o 14._o give_v we_o to_o put_v we_o out_o of_o all_o doubt_n that_o he_o will_v make_v good_a this_o heavenly_a bargain_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o us._n which_o be_v say_v the_o apostle_n the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n and_o in_o the_o same_o respect_v it_o be_v call_v a_o seal_n which_o by_o the_o powerful_a impression_n that_o it_o imprint_v in_o we_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v make_v good_a unto_o we_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o who_o also_o after_o you_o believe_v you_o be_v seal_v with_o that_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n and_o 30._o eph._n 1._o 13._o &_o 4._o 30._o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o you_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n if_o therefore_o by_o this_o earnest_n and_o seal_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o assurance_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o right_n unto_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v also_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o for_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o effect_n can_v be_v sever_v and_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a bargain_n do_v plain_o argue_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v this_o earnest_n and_o seal_n by_o which_o alone_o it_o be_v confirm_v unto_o us._n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v deceive_v with_o a_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a seal_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o seal_n only_o be_v annex_v unto_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o require_v on_o our_o part_n the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o as_o it_o be_v god_n privy_a seal_n according_a to_o that_o the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o so_o there_o be_v a_o broad_a seal_n join_v with_o it_o let_v every_o 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 19_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o infidelity_n and_o impenitency_n have_v not_o receive_v this_o seal_n for_o what_o have_v they_o to_o do_v with_o the_o seal_n to_o who_o the_o covenant_n do_v not_o appertain_v supplication_n §_o sect_n 20._o the_o four_o effect_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n a_o four_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v to_o enable_v we_o unto_o prayer_n and_o to_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o such_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o that_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n be_v hard_a and_o grant_v by_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v call_v by_o the_o prophet_n zachary_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o power_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o upon_o the_o inhabitant_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o of_o jerusalam_n that_o be_v all_o the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o invisible_a church_n militant_a here_o on_o earth_n so_o the_o apostle_n plain_o 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o tell_v we_o that_o we_o know_v not_o for_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n 20._o jud._n ver_fw-la 20._o for_o we_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n jude_n know_v our_o insufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n do_v exhort_v we_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o all_o those_o who_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o spiritual_a want_n do_v pour_v forth_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n which_o property_n i_o require_v in_o that_o prayer_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o not_o ability_n on_o the_o sudden_a upon_o every_o occasion_n to_o conceive_v a_o prayer_n and_o to_o utter_v it_o in_o eloquence_n of_o word_n choice_n phrase_n or_o a_o continue_a ready_a discourse_n of_o speech_n for_o it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o the_o spirit_n teach_v we_o word_n and_o fluent_a phrase_n but_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o spirit_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v which_o language_n god_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n understand_v and_o accept_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v yea_o being_n a_o spirit_n and_o require_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o 24_o rom._n 8._o 27._o joh._n 4._o 24_o truth_n he_o esteem_v not_o the_o most_o eloquent_a prayer_n conceive_v and_o utter_v without_o this_o sight_n of_o our_o want_n zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o where_o these_o be_v he_o hear_v and_o grant_v our_o fuite_n &_o supplication_n though_o with_o ezechias_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o express_v they_o but_o chatter_v like_o a_o crow_fw-mi or_o swallow_n or_o with_o hannah_n only_o move_v our_o 14._o esa_n 38._o 14._o lip_n yea_o in_o truth_n though_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o move_v they_o so_o that_o with_o she_o we_o speak_v unto_o he_o in_o our_o 13._o 1_o sam._n 1._o 13._o heart_n neither_o have_v the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o
service_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n set_v before_o we_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n as_o the_o rule_n and_o square_v of_o our_o life_n and_o all_o our_o action_n and_o conform_v ourselves_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o the_o commandment_n both_o in_o the_o hate_v and_o forsake_v of_o whatsoever_o it_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o in_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o whatsoever_o it_o commend_v and_o enjoy_v unregenerate_a §_o sect._n 7_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o regenerate_a &_o that_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a but_o here_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o for_o though_o those_o only_a in_o who_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v be_v thus_o true_o quicken_v yet_o there_o may_v be_v a_o show_n of_o it_o in_o they_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o sardis_n who_o have_v a_o name_n that_o he_o live_v and_o yet_o be_v dead_a and_o of_o the_o church_n of_o laodicca_n who_o think_v himself_o quick_a sight_v and_o rich_a in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n when_o as_o he_o be_v wretched_a and_o miserable_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a and_o though_o all_o new_a and_o true_a obedience_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 1_o 17._o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a some_o resemblance_n and_o show_v of_o it_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o they_o in_o truth_n even_o as_o there_o be_v many_o thing_n do_v by_o beast_n which_o a_o man_n will_v think_v do_v proceed_v from_o reason_n and_o understanding_n where_o as_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v by_o instinct_n of_o nature_n they_o propound_v no_o end_n unto_o themselves_o in_o all_o their_o action_n but_o be_v direct_v unto_o they_o by_o he_o that_o make_v they_o and_o by_o fantasy_n and_o imagination_n reason_n ape_n which_o enable_v they_o to_o produce_v such_o strange_a effect_n that_o diverse_a be_v hereby_o deceive_v have_v think_v they_o reasonable_a now_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v thus_o deceive_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o he_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n perform_v simple_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n because_o he_o require_v it_o but_o the_o unregenerate_a in_o dissimulation_n for_o worldly_a and_o sinister_a respect_n he_o yield_v total_a obedience_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n and_o with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o the_o other_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o unto_o some_o commandment_n alone_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o rest_n he_o be_v constant_a in_o his_o obedience_n because_o the_o cause_n thereof_o god_n love_n towards_o he_o and_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o he_o walk_v daily_a &_o continual_o in_o god_n law_n as_o in_o his_o way_n but_o the_o other_o be_v 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he_o do_v at_o any_o time_n take_v from_o they_o and_o inflict_v upon_o they_o the_o contrary_a cross_n than_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o love_n cease_v their_o love_n itself_o also_o cease_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o saul_n jehu_n judas_n demas_n and_o many_o other_o three_o the_o spirit_n bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n 17._o rom._n 5._o 1._o gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n that_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o he_o also_o reckon_v it_o among_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n four_o by_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o inward_a peace_n it_o also_o work_v in_o we_o inward_a comfort_n and_o consolation_n which_o make_v we_o with_o patience_n to_o endure_v all_o affliction_n and_o to_o stand_v against_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v 26._o joh._n 15._o 26._o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o consolation_n four_o from_o this_o peace_n and_o comfort_n he_o raise_v spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o freedom_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o our_o assure_a hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o which_o also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o it_o in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o be_v so_o to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o faithful_a not_o only_a when_o their_o wine_n and_o oil_n abound_v in_o which_o 7._o psal_n 4._o 6._o 7._o the_o wicked_a also_o may_v rejoice_v but_o also_o when_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o these_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n do_v shine_v upon_o they_o which_o cause_v we_o to_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o cross_n and_o tribulation_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o five_o from_o all_o these_o arise_v thankfulness_n unto_o god_n from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v all_o these_o benefit_n the_o which_o be_v show_v not_o with_o our_o lip_n alone_o but_o by_o our_o conscionable_a care_n and_o zealous_a endeavour_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o retain_v his_o love_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n in_o love_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o require_v and_o in_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o he_o abhor_v and_o forbid_v neighbour_n §_o sect._n 13._o of_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o neighbour_n unto_o which_o duty_n immediate_o respect_v god_n the_o apostle_n also_o join_v as_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n diverse_a other_o respect_v our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o person_n as_o first_o long_o suffer_v when_o as_o consider_v how_o the_o lord_n have_v bear_v with_o we_o when_o he_o may_v have_v consume_v we_o with_o his_o wrath_n we_o do_v also_o bear_v with_o our_o brethren_n and_o when_o the_o wrong_n and_o injure_v we_o endure_v it_o with_o patience_n or_o else_o at_o least_o defer_v and_o put_v off_o our_o anger_n or_o restrain_v and_o moderate_v the_o rage_n and_o heat_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n put_v on_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n holy_a and_o belove_a bowel_n of_o mercy_n 12._o col._n 3._o 12._o kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a forbear_v one_o another_o and_o forgive_a one_o another_o if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o even_o as_o christ_n forgive_v you_o so_o also_o do_v you_o the_o second_o be_v gentleness_n whereby_o a_o man_n carry_v himself_o courteous_o and_o affable_o in_o his_o word_n and_o friendly_a and_o kind_o in_o all_o his_o action_n unto_o all_o man_n mild_o to_o his_o inferior_n and_o reverent_o and_o respective_o to_o his_o superior_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v no_o brawler_n 2_o tit._n 3._o 2_o but_o gentle_a show_v all_o kindness_n unto_o all_o man_n the_o three_o be_v goodness_n whereby_o we_o be_v ready_a by_o all_o mean_v we_o can_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n unto_o their_o person_n and_o state_n soul_n body_n and_o name_n and_o this_o we_o be_v bind_v unto_o by_o god_n commandment_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o love_n serve_v one_o another_o 13._o gal._n 5._o 13._o and_o also_o by_o that_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o unit_v we_o together_o in_o our_o body_n under_o one_o head_n christ_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o demean_v ourselves_o towards_o one_o another_o as_o it_o be_v come_v member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n the_o four_o be_v faith_n or_o fidelity_n whereby_o in_o our_o word_n we_o keep_v all_o our_o lawful_a promise_n and_o covenant_n though_o it_o be_v to_o our_o own_o hindrance_n and_o in_o our_o action_n carry_v ourselves_o true_o and_o honest_o without_o falsehood_n lie_v and_o deceit_n the_o five_o be_v meekness_n which_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n the_o first_o patience_n in_o forbear_v 5._o mat._n 5._o to_o revenge_v by_o our_o own_o private_a mean_n wrong_n and_o injury_n from_o which_o our_o saviour_n will_v have_v we_o so_o far_o that_o we_o shall_v rather_o offer_v ourselves_o to_o bear_v new_a injury_n then_o revenge_v the_o old_a and_o the_o other_o lowliness_n whereby_o lay_v aside_o all_o proud_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n we_o think_v better_o of_o other_o then_o of_o ourselves_o and_o in_o give_v honour_n strive_v and_o labour_v to_o go_v before_o they_o person_n 2_o sect_n 14._o of_o some_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o own_o person_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v temperance_n whereby_o a_o man_n right_o order_v rule_v and_o moderate_v his_o appetite_n in_o his_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n pleasure_n and_o recreation_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n hate_v and_o forsake_v gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n excessive_a bravery_n and_o strange_a fashion_n sinful_a delight_n and_o unlawful_a and_o excessive_a pastime_n the_o other_o be_v sobriety_n which_o especial_o teach_v we_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o for_o the_o
christ_n the_o faithful_a be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n yet_o not_o all_o at_o once_o for_o there_o be_v two_o principal_a degree_n of_o it_o the_o first_o in_o this_o life_n in_o which_o this_o conquest_n over_o the_o flesh_n be_v but_o inch_n cure_n and_o begin_v the_o carnal_a lust_n thereof_o not_o be_v whole_o abolish_v but_o only_o in_o part_n and_o in_o some_o degree_n mortify_v to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o these_o unlawful_a motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n can_v not_o be_v take_v from_o we_o as_o long_o as_o we_o carry_v this_o body_n of_o flesh_n about_o 11._o grego_n in_o 1_o reg_n lib._n 5._o cap._n 11._o we_o the_o violence_n only_o of_o move_v may_v be_v abate_v neither_o can_v we_o whole_o hinder_v it_o but_o that_o the_o law_n of_o the_o flesh_n will_v move_v the_o member_n but_o yet_o we_o may_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o violence_n of_o it_o motion_n by_o reason_n whereof_o the_o conflict_n between_o these_o enemy_n continue_v because_o these_o curse_a canaanite_n be_v not_o quite_o root_v out_o but_o remain_v still_o in_o the_o land_n not_o only_o in_o our_o first_o conversion_n when_o as_o we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n but_o even_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n but_o still_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o end_n and_o issue_n of_o it_o be_v the_o victory_n of_o the_o spirit_n over_o the_o flesh_n although_o it_o be_v obtain_v with_o many_o foil_n in_o the_o fight_n and_o how_o soever_o the_o spiritual_a man_n may_v have_v such_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n cast_v before_o the_o eye_n that_o he_o sometime_o err_v though_o he_o may_v be_v sometime_o allure_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n to_o turn_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o right_a path_n &_o sometime_o may_v be_v thrust_v out_o of_o it_o through_o affliction_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o tentation_n yet_o his_o general_a course_n whereof_o he_o have_v resolve_v and_o wherein_o he_o have_v constant_o set_v himself_o be_v the_o great_a king_n highway_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n out_o of_o which_o if_o at_o any_o time_n he_o have_v err_v he_o return_v into_o it_o again_o and_o travel_v in_o it_o with_o more_o than_o wont_a diligence_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n make_v it_o a_o sign_n of_o these_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o 1._o rom._n 8_o 1._o be_v mean_v that_o whatsoever_o their_o particular_a slip_n or_o error_n may_v be_v yet_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a mark_n of_o a_o sound_n christian_n that_o he_o general_o and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n constant_o hold_v on_o in_o his_o christian_a course_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o encounter_n of_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o the_o manifold_a block_n which_o they_o cast_v in_o the_o way_n death_n §_o sect._n 15_o of_o the_o second_o degree_n of_o victory_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o yet_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n the_o victory_n be_v neither_o get_v nor_o hold_v without_o a_o conflict_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v and_o so_o thrust_v on_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o violence_n into_o sinful_a course_n and_o interrupt_v and_o hinder_v in_o it_o holy_a endeavour_n that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n be_v force_v to_o complain_v often_o with_o the_o apostle_n that_o he_o omit_v the_o good_a he_o will_v and_o do_v the_o evil_a which_o he_o will_v not_o and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n in_o his_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 19_o 23._o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o life_n we_o shall_v obtain_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o which_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v mortify_v and_o keep_v from_o reign_v but_o also_o whole_o abolish_v and_o root_v out_o so_o as_o it_o shall_v have_v no_o residence_n or_o be_v in_o we_o for_o than_o we_o shall_v triumph_v over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o so_o trample_v they_o under_o foot_n that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o rise_v again_o and_o disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o then_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n or_o time_n for_o fight_v but_o for_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n and_o with_o it_o glory_n immortality_n and_o endless_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o have_v 8._o 1_o tim._n 4_o 8._o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o he_o that_o overcom_v will_v i_o grant_v to_o sit_v with_o i_o in_o my_o throne_n even_o as_o i_o also_o 21._o apoc._n 3._o 21._o overcome_v and_o be_o set_v down_o with_o my_o father_n in_o his_o throne_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n it_o the_o first_o reason_n because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o it_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v both_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o it_o and_o the_o spirit_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o combat_n unto_o which_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v first_o a_o due_a preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n and_o second_o a_o wise_a and_o valorous_a carriage_n and_o behaviour_n in_o the_o conflict_n itself_o unto_o the_o former_a also_o two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o those_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v put_v courage_n into_o we_o &_o make_v we_o resolute_a &_o valorous_a in_o assault_v this_o enemy_n second_o a_o right_a use_n of_o certain_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n be_v many_o first_o because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o our_o grand_a captain_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n that_o we_o shall_v encounter_v this_o enemy_n unto_o which_o he_o do_v no_o less_o often_o and_o earnest_o press_v we_o to_o yield_v our_o obedience_n by_o his_o express_a commandment_n then_o that_o we_o shall_v make_v daily_a war_n against_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v depose_v it_o from_o the_o thorn_n of_o regency_n let_v not_o sin_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o thereof_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v it_o no_o satisfaction_n or_o content_a walk_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n yea_o rather_o that_o we_o shall_v utter_o renounce_v it_o for_o the_o grace_n 16_o gal._n 5._o 16_o of_o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n teach_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v deny_v these_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o 22_o tit._n 2._o 11._o 22_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o the_o apostle_n 22._o eph._n 4._o 22._o from_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v put_v of_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n yea_o that_o we_o shall_v mortify_v these_o earthly_a member_n and_o do_v our_o best_a not_o only_o to_o subdue_v they_o but_o to_o put_v they_o to_o death_n yea_o to_o a_o shameful_a death_n crucify_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2d_o gal._n 5._o 2d_o the_o which_o commandment_n have_v a_o grievous_a comination_n and_o gracious_a promise_n annex_v whereby_o we_o be_v provoke_v and_o encourage_v to_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o namely_o that_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o do_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n we_o shall_v live_v that_o be_v either_o die_v temporal_o and_o eternal_o or_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 13._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 21._o §_o sect._n 2._o the_o second_o reason_n be_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conflict_n pro._n 29._o 21._o second_o let_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o fight_n animate_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o enter_v into_o it_o see_v we_o can_v have_v no_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n but_o upon_o
there_o be_v no_o enemy_n that_o make_v war_n against_o another_o when_o as_o he_o have_v besiege_v their_o city_n will_v send_v they_o in_o provision_n of_o victual_n neither_o yet_o will_v they_o suffer_v they_o to_o use_v their_o liberty_n in_o go_v out_o and_o in_o at_o their_o pleasure_n to_o forage_v in_o the_o field_n and_o to_o furnish_v themselves_o with_o all_o necessary_n to_o maintain_v they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o siege_n but_o they_o begird_v the_o wall_n on_o all_o side_n with_o trench_n and_o bulwark_n and_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n to_o restrain_v they_o from_o all_o liberty_n and_o thus_o must_v we_o deal_v with_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o get_v the_o victory_n for_o if_o we_o do_v not_o keep_v a_o diligent_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n over_o it_o but_o give_v it_o liberty_n to_o rove_v and_o range_v at_o it_o own_o pleasure_n it_o will_v be_v to_o small_a purpose_n that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n do_v not_o puruaigh_v for_o it_o see_v it_o will_v make_v enough_o provision_n for_o the_o satisfy_n and_o nourish_v of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o itself_o against_o the_o spirit_n if_o we_o lay_v the_o reins_n in_o the_o neck_n and_o suffer_v it_o to_o go_v which_o way_n it_o will_v it_o will_v quick_o carry_v we_o out_o of_o the_o narrow_a path_n into_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n if_o we_o suffer_v our_o deceitful_a heart_n dinah-like_a to_o wander_v about_o and_o gaze_v upon_o worldly_a vanity_n they_o will_v quick_o meet_v with_o wicked_a copesmate_n who_o will_v dishonest_a and_o allure_v they_o to_o commit_v spiritual_a whoredom_n if_o we_o give_v they_o leave_v to_o enjoy_v their_o liberty_n without_o restraint_n to_o follow_v their_o pleasure_n and_o even_o to_o seek_v after_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o evil_a it_o will_v not_o be_v long_o ere_o the_o flesh_n will_v prevail_v and_o lead_v we_o captive_a to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n when_o we_o with_o care_n and_o diligence_n keep_v we_o in_o our_o way_n we_o have_v promise_n from_o god_n of_o his_o protection_n and_o assistance_n and_o of_o our_o own_o safety_n and_o preservation_n but_o if_o with_o shemei_n we_o 11._o psal_n 91._o 11._o will_v for_o our_o worldly_a advantage_n pass_v the_o appoint_a bound_n and_o go_v such_o way_n as_o our_o own_o heart_n can_v tell_v we_o be_v full_a of_o danger_n it_o be_v no_o great_a wonder_n if_o we_o be_v surprise_v and_o pay_v a_o dear_a prize_n for_o our_o presumption_n as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n example_n who_o give_v ease_n and_o liberty_n more_o than_o ordinary_a to_o his_o flesh_n and_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o his_o sense_n be_v easy_o overtake_v and_o make_v a_o captive_a and_o slave_n to_o his_o filthy_a lust_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v the_o like_a danger_n let_v we_o careful_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o holy_a limit_n and_o bridle_v and_o curb_v in_o the_o flesh_n by_o religious_a fear_n not_o plead_v for_o unlawful_a liberty_n or_o esteem_v it_o too_o great_a strictness_n and_o preciseness_n to_o avoid_v not_o only_o all_o sin_n but_o even_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o bring_v unto_o it_o for_o if_o we_o give_v the_o least_o liberty_n to_o the_o flesh_n it_o will_v draw_v we_o on_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o till_o at_o last_o it_o bring_v we_o to_o all_o manner_n of_o licentiousness_n strengthen_v §_o sect._n 3_o we_o must_v withdraw_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o provision_n and_o munition_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o only_o not_o give_v willing_o liberty_n to_o the_o flesh_n to_o make_v it_o own_o provision_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o it_o carnal_a lust_n but_o also_o when_o it_o will_v take_v it_o whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o that_o we_o forcible_o restrain_v it_o and_o like_o those_o who_o besiege_v their_o enemy_n in_o a_o city_n that_o we_o stop_v all_o passage_n by_o which_o it_o may_v be_v victual_v whereby_o be_v famish_v and_o starve_v it_o will_v be_v force_v to_o yield_v unto_o the_o spiritual_a part_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o suffer_v it_o 129._o si_fw-mi carnem_fw-la nutriatis_fw-la et_fw-la ipsam_fw-la frequenti_fw-la mollieie_fw-la â—c_z iugi_fw-la deliciarum_fw-la fluxu_fw-la foveatis_fw-la in_fw-la solescet_fw-la necessâ—rio_fw-la adverin_n spiritâ—_n et_fw-la fort_n or_o illo_fw-la esticitur_fw-la cyril_n in_o levit._n lib._n 9_o col._n 129._o to_o be_v store_v with_o provision_n and_o to_o be_v feed_v unto_o the_o full_a with_o all_o carnal_a dainty_n it_o will_v wax_v strong_a than_o the_o spirit_n despise_v it_o force_n and_o sally_v out_o upon_o it_o commit_v many_o cutrage_n and_o do_v much_o damage_n and_o mischief_n unto_o the_o christian_a soul_n yea_o it_o will_v wax_v proud_a and_o insolent_a foil_n the_o regenerate_a part_n and_o force_v it_o to_o live_v in_o most_o miserable_a bondage_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o it_o fare_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n as_o with_o two_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o the_o field_n for_o he_o that_o by_o any_o mean_n aid_v and_o strengthen_v the_o one_o do_v thereby_o make_v way_n for_o the_o vanquish_a of_o the_o other_o he_o that_o ieiâ—mio_fw-la perinde_a aâ—que_n in_o acie_n hinc_fw-la atque_fw-la hinc_fw-la instructa_fw-la ad_fw-la conflictum_fw-la qui_fw-la alteri_fw-la partifert_fw-la suppetias_fw-la facit_fw-la ut_fw-la alter_fw-la vincatur_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr ieiâ—mio_fw-la join_v with_o the_o flesh_n do_v oppose_v the_o spirit_n and_o he_o that_o stand_v on_o the_o spirit_n side_n do_v bring_v the_o flesh_n into_o bondage_n and_o captinitie_n if_o then_o we_o will_v have_v the_o flesh_n keep_v under_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v use_v it_o as_o augustine_n speak_v as_o man_n be_v accustom_v to_o use_v pamper_a and_o resty_a jade_n which_o because_o when_o they_o be_v full_o feed_v and_o ready_a to_o kick_v against_o their_o master_n to_o wince_v and_o fling_v and_o either_o to_o cast_v the_o rider_n or_o get_v the_o bridle_n between_o their_o tooth_n to_o carry_v he_o out_o of_o the_o road_n way_n 936._o august_n de_fw-fr cantico_n novo_fw-la lib._n cap._n 3._o t._n 9_o c_o 936._o over_o hedge_n and_o ditch_n and_o place_n of_o danger_n therefore_o as_o they_o be_v travail_v they_o keep_v back_o the_o provender_n and_o give_v he_o no_o more_o meat_n than_o necessity_n require_v that_o so_o they_o may_v tame_v he_o with_o hunger_n who_o they_o can_v rule_v with_o the_o bridle_n and_o spur_n for_o so_o must_v we_o weaken_v and_o tame_v the_o unruly_a flesh_n with_o fast_v and_o abstinence_n when_o it_o be_v grow_v so_o lusty_a and_o insolent_a that_o neither_o the_o bridle_n of_o commination_n nor_o the_o spur_n of_o god_n judgement_n will_v keep_v it_o in_o order_n and_o cant_v carnis_fw-la infirmitas_fw-la robur_fw-la spiritui_fw-la auget_fw-la et_fw-la subministr_n at_o vires_fw-la itae_fw-la contratio_fw-la noveris_fw-la carnis_fw-la fortitudinem_fw-la debilitatem_fw-la spiritus_fw-la operari_fw-la bernar._n ser_n 29._o in_o cant_v hereby_o we_o shall_v add_v strength_n unto_o the_o spirit_n for_o as_o one_o say_v the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n increase_v the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n do_v bring_v weakness_n to_o the_o spirit_n and_o indeed_o what_o great_a wonder_n be_v this_o if_o a_o man_n be_v make_v strong_a by_o the_o weaken_n of_o his_o enemy_n but_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o the_o natural_a strength_n of_o the_o body_n as_o though_o the_o weakness_n of_o it_o do_v give_v strength_n to_o the_o regenerate_a part_n or_o do_v repress_v and_o subdue_v the_o unruly_a passion_n and_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n see_v these_o may_v remain_v in_o their_o full_a strength_n in_o a_o lean_a and_o weak_a body_n but_o of_o the_o power_n and_o vigour_n of_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o by_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n fast_v and_o abstinence_n be_v weaken_v and_o hold_v in_o subjection_n because_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o body_n as_o by_o a_o organ_n and_o instrument_n do_v enjoy_v it_o sensual_a delight_n and_o carnal_a pleasure_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n by_o which_o the_o spiritual_a part_n be_v wound_v and_o weaken_v in_o which_o respect_n as_o cyrill_n well_o say_v we_o give_v sting_n and_o weapon_n to_o the_o flesh_n arm_v and_o strengthen_v it_o against_o 129._o in_o levit_fw-la lib._n 9_o col._n 129._o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o we_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o delicacy_n inflame_v it_o with_o wine_n handle_v it_o dainty_o and_o effeminate_o and_o nourish_v in_o it_o all_o enticement_n and_o provocation_n to_o lust_n which_o who_o so_o do_v what_o do_v he_o else_o
but_o strengthen_v his_o enemy_n for_o his_o own_o ruin_n and_o overthrow_v what_o do_v he_o but_o cocker_v a_o slave_n and_o famish_v a_o son_n there_o be_v say_v one_o then_o by_o god_n commit_v to_o thy_o custody_n a_o noble_a man_n and_o a_o slave_n on_o this_o condition_n that_o thou_o shall_v feed_v the_o slave_n like_o a_o captive_a with_o bread_n and_o water_n and_o entertain_v the_o noble_a man_n with_o all_o provision_n befit_v his_o dignity_n but_o thou_o contrariwise_o consume_v and_o kill_v the_o noble_a man_n with_o hunger_n thirst_n and_o many_o injury_n but_o nourish_v the_o slave_n with_o all_o dainty_n and_o delicacy_n whereby_o make_v he_o insolent_a he_o become_v a_o rebel_n against_o his_o lord_n and_o rise_v against_o he_o in_o arm_n hurt_v wound_v and_o at_o last_o kill_v he_o what_o then_o will_v thou_o answer_v unto_o he_o who_o have_v commit_v both_o unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o cruel_a who_o have_v not_o refresh_v the_o noble_a man_n the_o spirit_n with_o the_o dainty_n of_o virtue_n with_o the_o fat_a and_o marrow_n of_o devotion_n but_o have_v nourish_v the_o contumarious_a slave_n delicate_o and_o pamper_a the_o flesh_n with_o gluttony_n drunkenness_n and_o the_o sinful_a pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o so_o it_o rebell_v against_o the_o spirit_n wound_v kill_a and_o constrain_a it_o to_o become_v a_o servant_n unto_o sin_n flesh_n §._o sect_n 4._o we_o must_v stop_v all_o the_o passage_n to_o keep_v back_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n but_o what_o be_v the_o provision_n of_o the_o victual_n which_o must_v be_v withhold_v from_o this_o our_o enemy_n and_o from_o what_o place_n and_o part_n be_v it_o to_o be_v keep_v back_o that_o it_o may_v receive_v no_o benefit_n by_o it_o to_o the_o late_a i_o answer_v first_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v resident_a in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o our_o care_n must_v be_v general_o and_o particular_o to_o keep_v it_o from_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o now_o the_o provision_n itself_o which_o we_o be_v to_o withhold_v from_o it_o be_v all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v and_o so_o enable_v to_o resist_v the_o spirit_n as_o for_o example_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o keep_v from_o our_o corrupt_a mind_n all_o sinful_a cogitation_n and_o from_o our_o fantasy_n all_o vain_a imagination_n we_o must_v not_o entertain_v wicked_a deliberation_n and_o ungodly_a counsel_n pernicious_a error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n but_o cut_v they_o off_o when_o they_o be_v approach_v or_o cast_v they_o out_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v enter_v and_o contrraiwise_o let_v we_o furnish_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n with_o holy_a thought_n &_o divine_a meditation_n with_o religious_a counsel_n wholesome_a instruction_n and_o pure_a doctrine_n concern_v god_n and_o his_o will_n according_a as_o in_o his_o word_n he_o have_v reveal_v it_o unto_o we_o follow_v herein_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n set_v your_o mind_n on_o thing_n above_o not_o on_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n so_o let_v we_o keep_v out_o of_o our_o conscience_n all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o 14._o col._n 33._o heb._n 9_o 14._o and_o purge_v they_o daily_o from_o all_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n let_v we_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v preserve_v they_o from_o the_o hot_a sear_a iron_n of_o know_v voluntary_a and_o presumptuous_a sin_n from_o vain_a excuse_n of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o false_a accusation_n for_o do_v good_a from_o the_o deep_a lethargy_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o from_o the_o torment_a corrosive_n of_o terror_n and_o fear_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o keep_v they_o pure_a peaceable_a and_o tender_a let_v we_o keep_v or_o blot_v out_o of_o our_o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o phil._n 3._o 20._o memory_n the_o remembrance_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o repent_v of_o those_o that_o be_v past_a and_o to_o loath_a &_o flee_v from_o those_o which_o be_v present_a and_o to_o come_v of_o ribald_a speech_n 9_o pet._n 5._o 8._o 9_o obscene_a lest_n injury_n receive_v with_o a_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n with_o all_o other_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n imprint_v in_o they_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o let_v we_o write_v and_o even_o engrave_v in_o they_o all_o holy_a document_n which_o out_o of_o the_o word_n have_v be_v impart_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o unlawful_a lust_n wicked_a desire_n unruly_a passion_n and_o ungodly_a affection_n especial_o from_o covetousness_n ambition_n and_o carnal_a voluptuousness_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v they_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o to_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o and_o constant_o possess_v with_o sanctify_a affection_n and_o holy_a desire_n let_v we_o keep_v out_o from_o our_o appetite_n intemperance_n &_o all_o desire_n of_o excess_n and_o nourish_v in_o it_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n and_o chastity_n let_v we_o preserve_v our_o tongue_n from_o all_o corrupt_a communication_n our_o care_n from_o ungodly_a and_o dishonest_a discourse_n our_o eye_n from_o wanton_a and_o wicked_a object_n and_o final_o our_o body_n from_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n effeminate_a delicacy_n excessive_a sleep_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o carnal_a and_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o contrariwise_o let_v we_o entertain_v watchfulness_n sobriety_n manlike_o exercise_n befit_v our_o spiritual_a warfare_n &_o when_o be_v too_o well_o feed_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v wanton_a let_v we_o keep_v it_o under_o with_o fast_v watch_v and_o painful_a labour_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 5._o we_o must_v take_v heeed_o especial_o of_o some_o principal_a sin_n which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o such_o principal_a sin_n as_o be_v the_o chief_a provision_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v against_o the_o spirit_n as_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n whereby_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n be_v hoodwink_v or_o quite_o blind_v we_o may_v easy_o be_v mislead_v into_o all_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n infidelity_n and_o unbelief_n which_o nourish_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o impiety_n while_o neither_o believe_a god_n promise_n nor_o threaten_n we_o neither_o care_v to_o please_v he_o have_v no_o assurance_n of_o reward_n nor_o to_o offend_v and_o displease_v he_o because_o we_o do_v not_o fear_v his_o judgment_n security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n than_o the_o which_o nothing_o more_o confirm_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o wickedness_n because_o hereby_o it_o go_v quiet_o on_o in_o sin_n without_o check_n or_o remorse_n and_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o out_o of_o sight_n but_o especial_o we_o be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o of_o set_v our_o heart_n &_o affection_n upon_o earthly_a thing_n 15._o jam._n 4._o 4._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 15._o for_o this_o will_v easy_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n and_o quench_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n which_o cross_n and_o hinder_v we_o from_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o moment_n any_o and_o mutable_a vanity_n honour_n 10._o 2_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10._o riches_n and_o pleasure_n it_o will_v root_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n of_o god_n from_o which_o spring_v all_o true_a obedience_n and_o and_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o noisome_a tentation_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n which_o promise_v unto_o we_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o earthly_a desire_n and_o therefore_o he_o who_o will_v be_v a_o good_a 4._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 4._o soldier_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n must_v not_o entangle_v himself_o with_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n but_o labour_v chief_o to_o please_v and_o approve_v himself_o to_o he_o who_o have_v choose_v he_o to_o be_v a_o soldier_n he_o that_o will_v have_v heaven_n for_o his_o city_n and_o country_n 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o 2._o must_v have_v his_o conversation_n there_o even_o while_o he_o live_v in_o the_o world_n and_o if_o we_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n we_o must_v seek_v and_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o thing_n on_o the_o earth_n but_o chief_o let_v we_o flee_v covetousness_n anâ—_n voluptuousness_n 10._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10._o for_o they_o that_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_n into_o tentation_n and_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a so_o also_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n as_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n chamber_v and_o wantonness_n lust_n &_o uncleanness_n sloth_n and_o idleness_n for_o the_o more_o we_o pamper_v
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much_o and_o earnest_o urge_v temperance_n and_o sobriety_n fast_v and_o abstinence_n modesty_n sobriety_n and_o painful_a labour_n in_o our_o honest_a calling_n because_o they_o be_v notable_a mean_n to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o to_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n unto_o all_o holy_a and_o christian-duty_n even_o as_o with_o like_a earnestness_n he_o forbid_v the_o contrary_a because_o there_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v and_o disable_v and_o the_o flesh_n nourish_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n to_o this_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o as_o the_o flesh_n enjoy_v quiet_a rest_n the_o spirit_n failt_v and_o fail_v so_o contrariwise_o the_o psal_n sicut_fw-la enim_fw-la câ—â—ne_fw-la quiescente_fw-la spiritus_fw-la deficit_fw-la ita_fw-la ea_fw-la laborante_fw-la convalescit_fw-la etc._n etc._n gregot_v in_o 7_o psal_n paeviten_v expla_fw-la 32._o psal_n flesh_n be_v sick_a the_o spirit_n enjoy_v health_n as_o soft_a 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statute_n that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o be_v ashamed_a that_o he_o will_v create_v in_o we_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n 10._o psal_n 51_o 10._o within_o we_o and_o because_o they_o be_v natural_o flit_a and_o remove_v that_o he_o will_v knit_v they_o fast_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v always_o 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o fear_v his_o name_n armour_n §_o sect._n 6._o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o thus_o you_o see_v what_o be_v the_o christian_a watch_n over_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n now_o we_o be_v further_a to_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o watch_v unweaponed_a and_o disarm_v but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o complete_a armour_n on_o our_o head_n and_o back_n so_o especial_o the_o shield_n of_o fait_fw-fr and_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o soon_o as_o ever_o they_o appear_v and_o 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remember_v that_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o god_n law_n to_o worship_n and_o serus_fw-la he_o and_z no_o other_o and_o that_o we_o be_v purposely_o redeem_v 74._o exod._n 20._o 3._o deut_n 6._o 13._o mat._n 4._o 10._o luc._n 1._o 74._o by_o he_o that_o we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n when_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v good_a work_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v god_n workmanship_n create_v unto_o they_o that_o he_o have_v therefore_o parge_v ut_fw-la and_o make_v we_o his_o peculiar_a people_n that_o we_o may_v be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n when_o it_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v our_o repentance_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v command_v 10._o eph._n 2._o 10._o to_o remember_v our_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o youth_n and_o that_o even_o to_o day_n we_o must_v hearken_v unto_o god_n voice_n and_o not_o harden_v 1._o eccle._n 12._o 1._o our_o heart_n when_o as_o worldly_a lust_n do_v set_v upon_o we_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o amity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n 8._o psal_n 95._o 7._o 8._o and_o that_o whosoever_o make_v himself_o a_o friend_n to_o the_o world_n do_v 4._o jam._n 4._o 4._o in_o the_o very_a act_n make_v god_n his_o enemy_n that_o we_o must_v not_o love_v the_o world_n nor_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n for_o if_o any_o man_n love_v the_o world_n 15._o joh._n 2._o 15._o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o when_o the_o lust_n of_o pride_n do_v 5._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o assault_v we_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v his_o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a that_o a_o man_n pride_n shall_v 12._o pro._n 29._o 23._o &_o 18._o 12._o bring_v he_o low_o but_o honour_n shall_v uphold_v the_o humble_a in_o spirit_n that_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n be_v haughty_a before_o destruction_n and_o before_o honour_n be_v humility_n so_o when_o the_o lust_n of_o covetousness_n do_v 10._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 6._o 10._o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n let_v we_o beat_v they_o back_o and_o foil_v they_o by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n call_v to_o mind_n that_o godliness_n with_o contentment_n be_v the_o great_a gain_n and_o that_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a that_o we_o have_v a_o express_a charge_n from_o god_n to_o have_v our_o conversation_n without_o covetousness_n 5._o heb._n 13._o 5._o and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v content_a with_o such_o thing_n as_o we_o have_v have_v this_o gracious_a promise_n from_o he_o that_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v we_o nor_o forsake_v we_o if_o we_o still_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o thus_o must_v we_o with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n give_v every_o other_o special_a lust_n special_a blow_n and_o wound_n that_o they_o may_v be_v foil_v and_o get_v no_o strength_n to_o prevail_v against_o us._n yea_o not_o only_o be_v we_o thus_o ourselves_o to_o draw_v out_o this_o spiritual_a sword_n but_o also_o in_o the_o public_a ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o be_v to_o lay_v open_a and_o naked_a all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n to_o those_o powerful_a blow_n and_o thrust_v which_o god_n minister_n by_o the_o word_n shall_v make_v against_o they_o suffer_v meek_o the_o word_n of_o exhortation_n admonition_n and_o reproof_n and_o by_o diligent_a application_n 63_o esek_n 16._o 63_o bring_v it_o home_o to_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n for_o the_o wound_a and_o kill_v of_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n chap._n xvii_o of_o two_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v of_o those_o who_o will_v subdue_v the_o flesh_n lust_n §_o sect._n 1._o the_o three_o
as_o we_o say_v the_o burn_a child_n will_v ever_o after_o dread_a the_o fire_n he_o that_o have_v be_v bite_v with_o suert_a ship_n and_o have_v have_v his_o good_n attach_v and_o his_o person_n arrest_v and_o lay_v up_o in_o prison_n will_v if_o he_o have_v any_o wit_n afterward_o take_v heed_n how_o he_o strike_v the_o hand_n and_o become_v surety_n for_o a_o stranger_n he_o that_o have_v be_v notable_o cozen_v to_o his_o great_a loss_n and_o hindrance_n will_v keep_v a_o vigilant_a eye_n upon_o the_o cozener_n from_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o he_o be_v not_o again_o deceive_v especial_o by_o the_o same_o wile_n and_o he_o that_o have_v get_v before_o fall_n by_o go_v in_o slippery_a place_n will_v afterward_o look_v better_o to_o his_o foot_n when_o he_o be_v to_o come_v back_o in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o therefore_o let_v grace_n teach_v we_o the_o same_o vigilancy_n and_o wise_a providence_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o double_v our_o care_n in_o withstand_v those_o sin_n wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v most_o often_o surprise_v and_o bend_v our_o whole_a strength_n and_o endeavour_n for_o the_o subdue_a and_o mortify_v those_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o be_v most_o strong_a and_o rage_a in_o us._n mortification_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o 7_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v unto_o ourselves_o no_o stint_n in_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a our_o fleshly_a lust_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o attain_v unto_o another_o until_o we_o attain_v unto_o perfection_n we_o must_v not_o deal_v with_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o joash_n with_o the_o aramite_n content_v ourselves_o with_o two_o or_o three_o victory_n over_o they_o for_o than_o they_o will_v again_o gather_v head_n and_o renew_v their_o force_n afresh_o assault_v we_o but_o we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o until_o we_o have_v give_v they_o a_o final_a overthrow_n we_o must_v not_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o the_o israelite_n with_o the_o curse_a nation_n suffer_v they_o quiet_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o on_o condition_n that_o they_o will_v contribute_v something_o to_o our_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o we_o must_v make_v war_n against_o they_o according_a to_o god_n commandment_n and_o never_o make_v any_o peace_n or_o truce_n until_o we_o have_v utter_o root_v they_o out_o or_o at_o the_o best_a let_v we_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o joshuah_n with_o the_o gibeonits_n if_o they_o must_v needs_o dwell_v with_o we_o let_v we_o hold_v they_o under_o as_o our_o slave_n and_o make_v they_o to_o become_v droil_n and_o drudge_n ready_a to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o every_o spiritual_a motion_n let_v we_o not_o deal_v with_o our_o carnal_a lust_n as_o ahab_n and_o saul_n with_o benhadad_n and_o agag_n get_v the_o victory_n over_o they_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v least_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n our_o life_n be_v exchange_v for_o they_o and_o they_o kill_v we_o because_o we_o kill_v not_o they_o neither_o let_v we_o with_o saul_n destroy_v the_o low_a of_o the_o people_n and_o the_o vile_a of_o these_o carnal_a cattle_n reserve_v alive_a the_o chief_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o fat_a of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n whereby_o we_o have_v most_o gain_v and_o advantage_n most_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o herod_n who_o refrain_v from_o many_o sin_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incestuous_a darling_n or_o like_v unto_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o have_v outward_o reform_v themselves_o of_o many_o sin_n do_v still_o nourish_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n for_o if_o when_o we_o cast_v out_o satan_n and_o the_o flesh_n we_o suffer_v any_o of_o their_o spawn_n or_o sinful_a corruption_n to_o remain_v in_o we_o they_o will_v be_v pledge_n and_o pawn_n unto_o we_o of_o their_o return_v and_o when_o they_o come_v back_o and_o bring_v many_o other_o wicked_a spirit_n 45._o mat_n 12._o 44._o 45._o and_o sinful_a corruption_n with_o they_o these_o retain_v and_o nourish_v sinful_a lust_n will_v like_v secret_a traitor_n open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v they_o in_o and_o then_o take_v more_o strong_a possession_n of_o we_o our_o latter_a end_n will_v be_v worse_o than_o our_o beginning_n time_n §_o sect_n 10._o our_o mortification_n must_v extend_v itself_o to_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o all_o time_n but_o our_o mortification_n must_v be_v without_o stint_n or_o restraint_n extend_v itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n unto_o all_o our_o lust_n and_o not_o unto_o some_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n also_o it_o must_v be_v continual_a even_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n because_o as_o with_o samson_n our_o enemy_n will_v live_v with_o we_o even_o unto_o our_o death_n and_o then_o with_o it_o we_o shall_v destroy_v more_o of_o they_o then_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n yea_o in_o truth_n then_o and_o not_o before_o we_o shall_v destroy_v they_o all_o so_o as_o for_o ever_o after_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o assault_v we_o or_o disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v never_o think_v that_o we_o have_v long_o enough_o fight_v against_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o that_o now_o we_o may_v make_v a_o truce_n and_o take_v our_o ease_n but_o we_o must_v continue_v fight_v till_o we_o have_v by_o death_n get_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n and_o then_o overcome_v and_o continue_v faithful_a unto_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n final_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o have_v overcome_v and_o 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o mortify_v all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n in_o some_o small_a measure_n but_o we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v after_o perfection_n drive_v our_o enemy_n not_o 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peace_n will_v sanctify_v we_o throughout_o and_o that_o our_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n yea_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o saviour_n himself_o who_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v we_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o unto_o himself_o a_o glorious_a people_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o 25._o eph._n 5._o 25._o such_o thing_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v with_o god_n work_n join_v our_o own_o earnest_a desire_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n to_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o and_o to_o increase_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o mortification_n get_v daily_o new_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n for_o he_o that_o think_v in_o this_o kind_n that_o he_o have_v 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a_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n and_o as_o a_o help_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o for_o our_o better_a fit_v and_o enable_v to_o call_v upon_o god_n more_o earnest_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o these_o be_v usual_o join_v together_o in_o the_o scripture_n fast_a and_o pray_v the_o one_o be_v the_o end_n the_o other_o the_o mean_n in_o able_v we_o thereunto_o much_o less_o must_v we_o use_v those_o carnal_a weapon_n of_o whip_n to_o torment_v our_o body_n which_o only_o offend_v in_o yield_v themselves_o as_o instrument_n to_o our_o sinful_a soul_n or_o of_o popish_a pennance_n and_o pilgrimage_n which_o be_v the_o mere_a invention_n of_o man_n and_o have_v no_o warrant_n out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o be_v carnal_a weapon_n do_v as_o ill_o fit_v the_o spirit_n as_o the_o armour_n of_o saul_n do_v fit_a david_n and_o therefore_o do_v but_o cumber_v and_o hinder_v it_o in_o the_o spiritual_a warfare_n yea_o like_o achilles_n lance_n do_v cure_v the_o flesh_n in_o stead_n of_o kill_v it_o and_o make_v it_o more_o strong_a and_o full_a of_o courage_n by_o fill_v it_o with_o spiritual_a pride_n and_o a_o glorious_a opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n and_o well_o deserve_v duty_n §._o sect_n 4._o we_o must_v not_o remit_v any_o thing_n of_o our_o first_o zeal_n in_o holy_a duty_n the_o three_o mean_n of_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n which_o we_o be_v to_o avoid_v be_v to_o remit_v any_o thing_n of_o our_o former_a zeal_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o to_o give_v way_n unto_o any_o declination_n in_o grace_n and_o christian_a duty_n for_o we_o may_v much_o more_o firm_o stand_v in_o the_o high_a pitch_n of_o our_o sincerity_n as_o it_o be_v on_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mountain_n then_o in_o our_o declination_n &_o descent_n from_o that_o measure_n of_o perfection_n unto_o which_o we_o have_v attain_v as_o it_o be_v on_o the_o side_n of_o the_o hill_n we_o may_v more_o easy_o preserve_v the_o health_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n while_o it_o be_v in_o the_o best_a plight_n then_o recover_v it_o when_o it_o be_v impeach_v and_o in_o some_o degree_n of_o declination_n we_o may_v live_v much_o more_o comfortable_o and_o plentiful_o when_o our_o stock_n be_v whole_a and_o daily_o increase_v then_o when_o it_o decay_v and_o be_v in_o some_o part_n spend_v and_o waste_v we_o may_v better_o defend_v ourselves_o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n when_o as_o we_o be_v in_o our_o complete_a armour_n then_o when_o we_o have_v put_v off_o some_o piece_n of_o it_o and_o we_o shall_v much_o more_o easy_o discourage_v they_o and_o weaken_v their_o sury_n by_o take_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o victory_n when_o we_o have_v remit_v nothing_o of_o our_o christian_a valour_n and_o fortitude_n but_o stand_v courageous_o upon_o hostile_a term_n and_o at_o open_a defiance_n with_o they_o and_o when_o we_o keep_v they_o out_o from_o enter_v into_o our_o border_n then_o when_o we_o grow_v to_o â—_o parley_v and_o yield_v a_o little_a to_o their_o condition_n or_o when_o we_o have_v suffer_v they_o to_o invade_v some_o part_n of_o our_o country_n and_o have_v receive_v some_o foil_n in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n again_o the_o more_o resolute_o we_o stand_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o grace_n receive_v the_o more_o willing_a the_o lord_n be_v to_o assist_v we_o in_o fight_v his_o battle_n the_o more_o careful_a we_o be_v to_o increase_v his_o spiritual_a talent_n the_o more_o ready_a he_o be_v to_o redouble_a they_o whereas_o it_o be_v just_a with_o our_o great_a commander_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o &_o to_o deliver_v we_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n when_o we_o begin_v cowardly_a to_o leave_v his_o standard_n and_o somewhat_o to_o incline_v to_o the_o enemy_n part_n by_o our_o remissness_n in_o fight_v or_o faintness_n in_o yield_v it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n when_o we_o waste_v his_o rich_a talent_n and_o spend_v riotous_o some_o part_n of_o the_o stock_n to_o take_v that_o which_o remain_v from_o we_o and_o give_v it_o to_o another_o who_o will_v be_v more_o careful_a and_o faithful_a in_o employ_v of_o it_o final_o that_o we_o may_v not_o decline_v no_o not_o in_o the_o least_o degree_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o dangerous_a for_o who_o can_v be_v assure_v if_o he_o begin_v once_o to_o slip_v that_o he_o can_v preserve_v himself_o from_o catch_v a_o fall_n or_o that_o have_v begin_v to_o run_v down_o the_o hill_n he_o can_v stay_v himself_o before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o bottom_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v stand_v sure_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o our_o sincerity_n if_o we_o will_v not_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n nor_o have_v the_o gift_n thereof_o to_o perish_v in_o we_o let_v we_o preserve_v they_o even_o in_o their_o least_o degree_n from_o waste_v and_o consume_v negligence_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v fleshly_a sloth_n and_o negligence_n the_o last_o mean_n of_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n which_o we_o be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o be_v fleshly_a sloth_n and_o negligence_n when_o as_o have_v receive_v god_n grace_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o do_v not_o employ_v and_o exercise_v they_o in_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o he_o that_o give_v they_o and_o the_o edification_n of_o our_o neighbour_n for_o who_o sake_n also_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o for_o as_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v much_o weaken_v and_o impair_v when_o as_o we_o live_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n and_o never_o employ_v it_o in_o any_o good_a exercise_n so_o be_v it_o also_o with_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n our_o knowledge_n must_v be_v then_o exercise_v in_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o that_o we_o know_v our_o faith_n in_o good_a work_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n in_o perform_v all_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o they_o our_o zeal_n in_o advance_v all_o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o in_o remove_v all_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o be_v hinder_v and_o impeach_v and_o if_o we_o thus_o employ_v god_n spiritual_a grace_n which_o be_v his_o talent_n commit_v unto_o we_o then_o will_v our_o lord_n and_o master_n increase_v and_o multiply_v they_o and_o we_o shall_v have_v abundance_n but_o if_o with_o the_o slothful_a and_o unprofitable_a servant_n we_o hide_v they_o in_o a_o napkin_n never_o employ_v our_o grace_n receive_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o master_n nor_o the_o good_a of_o our_o fellow_n in_o the_o same_o family_n he_o will_v take_v these_o talent_n from_o we_o and_o cast_v we_o into_o outer_a darkness_n final_o though_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o we_o can_v abound_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o if_o we_o do_v not_o use_v they_o for_o our_o own_o defence_n and_o discomfort_v and_o indamage_v of_o our_o enemy_n we_o shall_v be_v never_o the_o near_o the_o obtain_v victory_n if_o we_o have_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n 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