Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	body_n	life_n	quicken_v	5,163	5	10.2542	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

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joh._n 6.63_o gal._n 3.2_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n preach_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n if_o therefore_o the_o testimony_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v conceive_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n apply_v unto_o they_o by_o faith_n then_o be_v it_o most_o certain_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v not_o different_a from_o the_o outward_a testimony_n of_o the_o word_n but_o if_o this_o persuasion_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o god_n word_n as_o they_o be_v not_o who_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v elect_v adopt_a

the_o lord_n have_v pardon_v and_o remit_v they_o so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o arise_v up_o in_o judgement_n to_o our_o condemnation_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o the_o world_n to_o come_v second_o he_o do_v deliver_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n while_o he_o do_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o our_o sin_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n of_o they_o abate_v so_o that_o they_o do_v not_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n although_o we_o can_v whole_o expel_v they_o from_o dwell_v in_o we_o according_a to_o that_o rom._n 6.12_o 6.12_o rom._n 6.12_o sin_n shall_v not_o 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 thereof_o and_o though_o we_o can_v utter_o subdue_v this_o cananitish_a brood_n of_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o still_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n they_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n always_o vex_v and_o grieve_v we_o yet_o by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n assist_v we_o we_o weaken_v their_o force_n abate_v their_o courage_n and_o make_v they_o become_v tributary_n and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o rebel_v we_o curb_v they_o in_o &_o give_v they_o the_o overthrow_n yea_o though_o sometime_o they_o gain_v ground_n &_o give_v we_o the_o foil_n yet_o we_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o recover_v ourselves_o be_v assist_v with_o the_o fresh_a supply_n of_o god_n spirit_n till_o at_o last_o by_o death_n we_o obtain_v a_o final_a victory_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o 3.13_o that_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n prove_v not_o that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v gal._n 3.13_o he_o object_v that_o we_o be_v still_o under_o the_o law_n and_o tie_v to_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v not_o free_v we_o from_o it_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o christ_n have_v not_o free_v we_o from_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o he_o have_v free_v 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thereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v nor_o yet_o shall_v we_o for_o the_o imperfection_n of_o this_o our_o obedience_n be_v in_o danger_n of_o condemnation_n but_o now_o only_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n before_o our_o conversion_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n by_o show_v unto_o we_o our_o sin_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o and_o after_o our_o conversion_n it_o serve_v for_o a_o rule_n or_o square_v according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n unto_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o his_o inestimable_a benefit_n by_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o because_o this_o also_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v also_o grant_v and_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v less_o prone_a unto_o sin_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v obedience_n in_o some_o measure_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n so_o that_o now_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a unto_o we_o 5.3_o 1._o john_n 5.3_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.3_o but_o his_o yoke_n which_o so_o much_o gall_v we_o while_o we_o be_v rebellious_a and_o like_o untamed_a ox_n be_v now_o become_v easy_a and_o his_o burden_n which_o heretofore_o be_v so_o heavy_a and_o irksome_a be_v now_o become_v light_n 11.30_o matth._n 11.30_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o matth._n 11.30_o §_o sect._n 6_o four_o they_o that_o god_n be_v not_o angry_a with_o the_o faithful_a though_o he_o seem_v to_o frown_v upon_o they_o the_o tempter_n may_v object_v to_o the_o weak_a conscience_n which_o labour_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v not_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n due_a for_o sin_n see_v we_o still_o see_v his_o frown_a countenance_n and_o apprehend_v the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o his_o wrath_n inflame_v against_o we_o but_o let_v all_o know_v that_o if_o they_o true_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o only_o rely_v themselves_o upon_o this_o their_o mediator_n if_o their_o sin_n pass_v grieve_v they_o and_o they_o purpose_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o labour_v that_o they_o may_v forsake_v they_o then_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o christ_n and_o in_o he_o he_o be_v become_v their_o love_a and_o gracious_a father_n 1.20.21_o col._n 1.20.21_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o col._n 1.20.21_o let_v not_o such_o therefore_o be_v discourage_v if_o god_n seem_v to_o frown_v upon_o they_o for_o a_o time_n for_o he_o will_v not_o frown_v for_o ever_o nor_o always_o retain_v his_o anger_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psalm_n 103.9_o nay_o 103.9_o psalm_n 103.9_o in_o truth_n he_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o at_o all_o as_o a_o judge_n to_o punish_v but_o as_o a_o father_n to_o correct_v and_o amend_v we_o and_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v proper_o he_o always_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o we_o for_o as_o he_o be_v well_o please_v with_o christ_n our_o head_n so_o be_v he_o always_o well_o please_v with_o we_o in_o he_o as_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n notwithstanding_o as_o a_o tender_a father_n when_o his_o son_n offend_v make_v semblance_n as_o though_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v be_v careful_a in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o avoid_v the_o like_a fault_n and_o to_o amend_v so_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v our_o gracious_a father_n seem_v oftentimes_o to_o be_v grievous_o displease_v with_o his_o child_n when_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o hide_v from_o they_o his_o amiable_a love_a countenance_n and_o show_v nothing_o but_o sign_n of_o wrath_n not_o that_o he_o have_v in_o truth_n cast_v they_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n for_o he_o never_o fall_v out_o with_o those_o who_o christ_n have_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o neither_o can_v he_o cease_v to_o love_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n nor_o christ_n member_n cease_v to_o be_v his_o member_n after_o they_o be_v once_o ingraft_v into_o his_o body_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n only_o like_o a_o wise_a father_n he_o frown_v upon_o they_o and_o seem_v angry_a to_o make_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v forsake_v their_o sin_n whereby_o they_o have_v incur_v his_o displeasure_n §_o sect._n 7_o five_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o we_o be_v not_o free_v and_o deliver_v out_o of_o his_o power_n and_o jurisdiction_n 2.14_o that_o though_o satan_n tempt_v we_o yet_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v redeem_v heb._n 2.14_o see_v he_o do_v often_o assault_v and_o overcome_v we_o with_o his_o temptation_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a fast_o bind_v in_o the_o fetter_n of_o sin_n to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o his_o death_n have_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v all_o they_o which_o for_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n as_o the_o apostle_n show_v heb._n 2.14.15_o that_o god_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n 1.13_o col._n 1.13_o as_o it_o be_v col._n 1.13_o that_o our_o redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n have_v spoil_v the_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o have_v make_v a_o show_n of_o they_o open_o and_o have_v triumph_v over_o they_o upon_o his_o cross_n 2.15_o col._n 2.15_o and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o all_o his_o member_n col._n 2.15_o that_o he_o have_v

have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o in_o his_o son_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n make_v he_o our_o enemy_n nor_o again_o build_v up_o this_o wall_n of_o separation_n which_o christ_n our_o saviour_n have_v break_v down_o 2.14_o col._n 1.21.22_o eph._n 2.14_o he_o have_v adopt_v we_o in_o christ_n to_o be_v his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n let_v we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o not_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n like_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n lest_o provoke_v his_o just_a displeasure_n against_o we_o by_o our_o rebellious_a wickedness_n we_o shall_v be_v disinherit_v of_o our_o heavenly_a patrimony_n he_o have_v grant_v unto_o we_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n turn_v our_o sweet_a joy_n and_o comfort_n into_o grief_n and_o bitter_a heaviness_n final_o he_o have_v add_v unto_o these_o spiritual_a gift_n innumerable_a temporary_a benefit_n health_n wealth_n liberty_n food_n apparel_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o abuse_v his_o gift_n by_o profane_v they_o with_o our_o sin_n but_o rather_o use_v they_o as_o encouragement_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n in_o a_o word_n as_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a which_o concern_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v so_o be_v the_o reason_n draw_v from_o they_o infinite_a which_o may_v serve_v to_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o contain_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n the_o which_o if_o we_o continual_o retain_v in_o memory_n even_o those_o benefit_n which_o be_v common_a to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o those_o which_o every_o one_o receive_v in_o his_o particular_a place_n and_o calling_n we_o will_v not_o unless_o our_o ungratefulnes_n be_v intolerable_a easy_o hearken_v to_o satan_n temptation_n nor_o for_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n uncertain_a riches_n and_o momentanie_n honour_v of_o this_o wicked_a world_n be_v hire_v to_o commit_v sin_n which_o we_o know_v to_o be_v displease_v and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o in_o his_o endless_a love_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o such_o innumerable_a benefit_n §_o sect._n 6_o three_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v unto_o sin_n christ_n the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o death_n and_o suffer_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o say_v unto_o our_o own_o soul_n have_v christ_n my_o redeemer_n pay_v for_o my_o redemption_n even_o his_o dear_a blood_n and_o shall_v i_o sell_v my_o soul_n to_o sin_n again_o for_o this_o vain_a pleasure_n or_o base_a commodity_n have_v he_o not_o spare_v to_o pour_v out_o the_o full_a stream_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n that_o in_o this_o pure_a laver_n i_o may_v be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n and_o shall_v the_o world_n cause_v i_o with_o her_o siren_n song_n to_o leap_v again_o into_o this_o filthy_a puddle_n shall_v he_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v kill_v sin_n and_o shall_v i_o now_o put_v life_n into_o it_o again_o reviue_v that_o which_o he_o have_v mortify_v do_v he_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o shall_v i_o trample_v this_o precious_a gift_n under_o foot_n prefer_v before_o it_o the_o trifle_a vanity_n of_o this_o wicked_a world_n shall_v honour_n allure_v i_o to_o commit_v sin_n see_v the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n have_v abase_v himself_o and_o undergo_v ignominious_a shame_n to_o free_v i_o from_o it_o shall_v pleasure_n entice_v i_o to_o break_v god_n commandment_n see_v my_o saviour_n christ_n leave_v the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n at_o who_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v fullness_n of_o pleasure_n &_o joy_n for_o evermore_o and_o endure_v the_o grief_n and_o misery_n of_o a_o wretched_a life_n and_o curse_a death_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o my_o transgression_n shall_v i_o be_v persuade_v to_o commit_v sin_n with_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o uncertain_a riches_n see_v christ_n have_v redeem_v i_o 1.18.19_o 1._o pet._n 1.18.19_o not_o with_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n shall_v my_o sensual_a taste_n and_o curious_a pallate_n move_v i_o to_o sin_n in_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n see_v christ_n to_o redeem_v i_o have_v hunger_v and_o thirst_v and_o in_o steed_n of_o drink_n have_v offer_v unto_o he_o gall_n &_o vinegar_n shall_v i_o be_v move_v to_o sin_n by_o anger_n and_o to_o seek_v unjust_a revenge_n see_v christ_n be_v injure_v open_v not_o his_o mouth_n 53.7_o esa_n 53.7_o but_o like_o a_o innocent_a lamb_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v lead_v to_o the_o slaughter_n far_o be_v from_o i_o such_o a_o desire_n nay_o rather_o because_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v suffer_v all_o this_o for_o i_o to_o redeem_v i_o out_o of_o my_o spiritual_a bondage_n i_o will_v resolve_v rather_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o endure_v patient_o the_o great_a misery_n and_o affliction_n than_o by_o wilful_a fall_n into_o sin_n make_v myself_o again_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n be_v a_o notable_a corrasive_n to_o kill_v our_o corruption_n and_o as_o man_n be_v accustom_v to_o show_v unto_o elephant_n the_o ivyce_n of_o the_o grape_n or_o mulberry_n to_o make_v they_o more_o fierce_a and_o encourage_v they_o to_o a_o more_o courageous_a fight_n so_o have_v i_o by_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o this_o immaculate_a lamb_n endeavour_v to_o redouble_v our_o valour_n in_o fight_v this_o battle_n of_o temptation_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 7_o four_o us._n the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o us._n let_v we_o remember_v the_o union_n that_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o whereby_o he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n we_o his_o spouse_n he_o our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o fall_v willing_o into_o any_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o like_o satan_n strumpet_n prostitute_v our_o soul_n to_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o gain_n of_o some_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o incur_v the_o grievous_a displeasure_n of_o our_o most_o love_a husband_n for_o the_o please_a of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n &_o sensual_a appetite_n if_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n 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beauty_n 4.5_o psal_n 4.5_o and_o place_v we_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o eternal_a glory_n see_v also_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n therefore_o let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o head_n and_o by_o our_o righteous_a life_n and_o conversation_n make_v it_o manifest_a that_o we_o be_v quicken_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 8_o last_o 2.21.22_o the_o fist_n reason_n take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 1._o cor._n 3.16_o eph._n 2.21.22_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o once_o be_v pollute_v and_o unclean_a but_o now_o sanctify_v and_o purge_v by_o this_o our_o holy_a guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o

must_v enter_v combat_n with_o those_o which_o be_v spiritual_a wickedness_n principality_n power_n and_o prince_n of_o darkness_n see_v we_o who_o be_v cowardly_a and_o fearful_a must_v sustain_v the_o encounter_n of_o those_o who_o be_v desperate_a and_o audacious_a last_o see_v we_o have_v in_o ourselves_o no_o advantage_n against_o they_o and_o they_o want_v no_o advantage_n against_o we_o let_v we_o not_o therefore_o foolish_o contemn_v such_o puissant_a enemy_n but_o with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n let_v we_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o they_o and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 2.12_o phil._n 2.12_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v phil._n 2.12_o §_o sect._n 4_o but_o as_o we_o be_v not_o secure_o to_o contemn_v these_o enemy_n so_o we_o be_v not_o faint_o to_o yield_v unto_o they_o nor_o cowardly_a to_o despair_v of_o victory_n for_o as_o all_o those_o which_o secure_o contemn_v they_o never_o stand_v upon_o their_o guard_n be_v most_o sure_a to_o be_v surprise_v and_o overthrow_v so_o whosoever_o arm_n themselves_o against_o they_o and_o enter_v into_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n with_o a_o desire_n to_o overcome_v shall_v most_o certain_o obtain_v victory_n for_o though_o their_o power_n be_v great_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o infinite_a and_o that_o which_o they_o have_v it_o be_v not_o from_o themselves_o but_o from_o the_o lord_n who_o so_o curb_v they_o with_o his_o all-ruling_a providence_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o go_v one_o jot_n further_o than_o he_o lose_v out_o the_o reins_n as_o it_o plain_o appear_v both_o by_o example_n and_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n though_o satan_n be_v most_o malicious_o dispose_v against_o job_n so_o that_o he_o do_v with_o all_o extremity_n execute_v that_o which_o god_n suffer_v he_o to_o do_v yet_o he_o can_v not_o go_v one_o jot_n further_o than_o his_o commission_n he_o can_v not_o touch_v his_o substance_n till_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v all_o that_o he_o have_v be_v in_o thy_o hand_n job._n 1.12_o and_o therefore_o not_o prevail_a against_o he_o by_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o good_n and_o substance_n he_o come_v again_o to_o the_o lord_n to_o have_v his_o commission_n enlarge_v job._n 2.1_o and_o then_o have_v get_v authority_n to_o afflict_v his_o body_n yet_o can_v he_o not_o touch_v his_o life_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o give_v he_o so_o much_o liberty_n though_o saul_n be_v a_o wicked_a man_n yet_o satan_n can_v not_o hurt_v or_o vex_v he_o till_o the_o lord_n send_v he_o 1._o sam._n 16.14_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n vers_fw-la 15._o and_o chap._n 18.10_o because_o he_o be_v god_n slave_n and_o whole_o at_o his_o appointment_n so_o he_o can_v not_o deceive_v the_o false_a prophet_n of_o ahab_n till_o he_o have_v get_v licence_n of_o the_o lord_n 1._o king_n 22.22_o nay_o so_o far_o be_v satan_n from_o have_v absolute_a authority_n and_o power_n over_o the_o faithful_a that_o it_o be_v limit_v and_o restrain_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o mean_a creature_n for_o a_o whole_a legion_n of_o devil_n can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o enter_v into_o one_o hear_v of_o swine_n till_o by_o earnest_a entreaty_n they_o have_v obtain_v leave_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n luk._n 8.31_o 32._o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o can_v they_o prevail_v against_o any_o of_o god_n child_n see_v the_o very_a hair_n of_o their_o head_n be_v number_v matth._n 10.29_o well_o may_v satan_n malign_v we_o and_o earnest_o desire_v our_o destruction_n well_o may_v he_o seek_v to_o sift_v we_o like_o wheat_n as_o he_o do_v peter_n but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o so_o that_o our_o faith_n shall_v never_o fail_v luk._n 22.31_o this_o also_o be_v manifest_a by_o plain_a testimony_n jude_n 6._o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v reserve_v the_o wicked_a angel_n in_o everlasting_a chain_n under_o darkness_n unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a day_n 2._o pet._n 2.4_o god_n spare_v not_o the_o angel_n that_o have_v sin_v but_o cast_v they_o down_o into_o hell_n and_o deliver_v they_o into_o chain_n of_o darkness_n to_o be_v keep_v unto_o damnation_n so_o apoc._n 20.2_o satan_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v bind_v by_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o a_o thousand_o year_n so_o that_o he_o can_v not_o stir_v till_o the_o lord_n suffer_v he_o to_o be_v loose_v by_o all_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n note_v unto_o we_o that_o satan_n be_v no_o more_o able_a to_o do_v we_o hurt_v than_o a_o malefactor_n who_o be_v bind_v hand_n and_o foot_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o deep_a dungeon_n or_o then_o a_o band-dog_n which_o be_v fast_o tie_v up_o in_o strong_a chain_n till_o the_o lord_n lose_v he_o and_o give_v he_o leave_v but_o here_o some_o man_n may_v object_v that_o satan_n be_v say_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o resist_v god_n and_o to_o oppose_v himself_o against_o he_o and_o even_o to_o fight_v a_o battle_n against_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o and_o his_o bless_a angel_n apoc._n 12.7_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o resistance_n and_o fight_n depend_v on_o god_n permissive_a providence_n neither_o can_v he_o so_o much_o as_o stir_v against_o god_n if_o he_o do_v not_o suffer_v he_o he_o be_v indeed_o most_o malicious_o dispose_v against_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o this_o his_o malice_n be_v stir_v up_o to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o he_o think_v most_o displeasant_a in_o god_n eye_n but_o because_o the_o lord_n chain_v and_o curb_v he_o in_o with_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n he_o be_v only_o able_a to_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o god_n permit_v he_o and_z will_v he_o will_v he_o he_o be_v constrain_v to_o obey_v his_o creator_n and_o to_o be_v at_o his_o commandment_n see_v therefore_o satan_n power_n be_v restrain_v by_o the_o omnipotent_a power_n of_o god_n this_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o strong_a reason_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o victory_n especial_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o only_o omnipotent_a in_o power_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o will_n most_o ready_a to_o aid_v and_o support_v we_o in_o all_o our_o conflict_n for_o he_o have_v promise_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n 10.13_o 1._o cor._n 10.13_o for_o he_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n to_o the_o temptation_n though_o the_o beginning_n and_o middle_n be_v dangerous_a and_o troublesome_a 1._o cor._n 10.13_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o if_o we_o will_v but_o resist_v the_o devil_n we_o shall_v put_v he_o to_o flight_n 4.7_o jam._n 4.7_o jam._n 4.7_o though_o therefore_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v very_o weak_a yet_o god_n will_v assist_v we_o in_o this_o combat_n which_o as_o well_o concern_v his_o own_o glory_n as_o our_o good_a and_o be_v arm_v with_o his_o power_n the_o gate_n of_o hell_n can_v prevail_v against_o us._n well_o may_v the_o lord_n suffer_v we_o to_o take_v a_o foil_n that_o thereby_o learn_v to_o know_v our_o own_o weakness_n we_o may_v the_o more_o careful_o rest_n on_o his_o power_n and_o more_o earnest_o crave_v his_o assistance_n but_o then_o he_o will_v raise_v we_o up_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o feeble_a for_o the_o more_o apparent_a our_o infirmity_n be_v the_o more_o clear_o will_v the_o omnipotent_a power_n of_o the_o lord_n shine_v unto_o all_o the_o world_n when_o by_o his_o help_n we_o have_v obtain_v victory_n §_o sect._n 5_o 1.11_o if_o we_o will_v overcome_v we_o must_v whole_o rely_v on_o the_o lord_n col._n 1.11_o will_v we_o therefore_o resist_v satan_n force_n and_o strength_n then_o let_v we_o not_o go_v arm_v in_o our_o own_o power_n for_o we_o be_v so_o weaken_v with_o sin_n and_o corruption_n that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o withstand_v his_o least_o assault_n but_o despair_v in_o our_o own_o ability_n let_v we_o rely_v ourselves_o whole_o on_o the_o lord_n for_o we_o be_v strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n through_o his_o glorious_a power_n as_o it_o be_v col._n 1.11_o and_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v nothing_o yet_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o as_o it_o be_v phil._n 4.13_o 4.13_o phil._n 4.13_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o endure_v the_o least_o encounter_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o yet_o if_o we_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n 15.57_o 1._o cor._n 15.57_o he_o will_v give_v we_o victory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n 1._o cor._n 15.57_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n prepare_v we_o for_o this_o spiritual_a combat_n do_v exhort_v we_o to_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n 8.37_o rom._n 8.37_o and_o to_o put_v on_o

unrepentancie_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n be_v not_o join_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o leave_v our_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o it_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n last_o presumption_n no_o long_o persuade_v man_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n than_o they_o enjoy_v the_o outward_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o they_o any_o grievous_a affliction_n either_o outward_o in_o body_n and_o state_n or_o inward_o in_o mind_n then_o this_o persuasion_n vanish_v and_o nothing_o remain_v but_o doubt_v which_o common_o end_v in_o utter_a despair_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o grievousnesse_n 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this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n effectual_a for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n sacrament_n the_o three_o mean_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o frequent_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n whereby_o our_o faith_n be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v the_o in_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v add_v these_o seal_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o thorough_o assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o conscionable_o frequent_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o lord_n will_v bless_v also_o this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n moreover_o they_o who_o worthy_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n do_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v the_o union_n and_o communion_n which_o be_v between_o he_o and_o they_o more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v for_o he_o that_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o he_o 6.56_o joh._n 6.56_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 6.56_o now_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom_n 8.1_o 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o and_o therefore_o they_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n 2._o the_o four_o mean_n the_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n zanch._n the_o attrib_n l._n 5._o c._n 2._o be_v the_o effect_n of_o god_n predestination_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n thereof_o for_o the_o effect_n argue_v the_o cause_n as_o the_o cause_n the_o effect_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o natural_a thing_n but_o also_o in_o those_o which_o be_v supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a and_o therefore_o as_o certain_o as_o we_o know_v that_o 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be_v secret_a in_o god_n hide_a council_n and_o as_o we_o not_o see_v the_o seal_n which_o make_v the_o impression_n do_v easy_o discern_v the_o form_n fashion_n and_o quantity_n thereof_o by_o the_o print_n which_o it_o have_v make_v so_o we_o not_o see_v god_n secret_a decree_n of_o predestination_n may_v notwithstanding_o attain_v to_o the_o evedent_a knowledge_n thereof_o by_o that_o impression_n which_o it_o make_v in_o us._n this_o also_o may_v further_o be_v illustrate_v by_o a_o familiar_a similitude_n namely_o as_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o we_o with_o his_o bright_a beam_n do_v imprint_v as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o eye_n the_o image_n of_o his_o light_n whereby_o we_o see_v the_o sun_n and_o the_o light_n thereof_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n which_o be_v cast_v upon_o we_o be_v reflect_v back_o again_o to_o the_o sun_n itself_o so_o the_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o have_v decree_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v before_o all_o eternity_n be_v secret_a in_o itself_o so_o that_o we_o can_v see_v not_o understand_v it_o direct_o but_o yet_o while_o god_n do_v acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o elect_a he_o do_v express_v the_o image_n and_o form_n of_o this_o his_o foreknowledge_n in_o those_o who_o he_o have_v elect_v whereby_o we_o do_v also_o acknowledge_v he_o our_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v elect_v we_o and_o so_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o by_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o our_o god_n and_o father_n we_o also_o know_v his_o foreknowledge_n whereby_o he_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o son_n and_o child_n for_o first_o god_n know_v we_o and_o then_o by_o the_o light_n of_o this_o knowledge_n communicate_v unto_o we_o he_o inlightn_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o himself_o as_o

divine_a nature_n both_o which_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o life_n and_o salvation_n be_v wrought_v for_o we_o by_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o deity_n but_o it_o be_v derive_v and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o that_o joh._n 6.54_o joh._n 6.54_o whosoever_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o this_o be_v the_o union_n which_o be_v between_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o we_o have_v sure_a interest_n and_o just_a title_n both_o to_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n his_o obedience_n death_n and_o merit_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o save_v and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o lord_n thus_o call_v we_o call_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v first_o on_o god_n part_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n first_o to_o mollify_v our_o hard_a heart_n and_o true_o to_o humble_v we_o by_o set_v before_o we_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o this_o be_v do_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n and_o after_o we_o see_v our_o inability_n and_o insufficiency_n of_o work_v our_o own_o salvation_n we_o be_v thereby_o bring_v out_o of_o ourselves_o to_o seek_v for_o salvation_n in_o christ_n jesus_n apply_v he_o and_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o this_o be_v do_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o mean_n on_o our_o part_n be_v the_o save_a hearing_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v mollify_v and_o we_o true_o humble_v and_o bring_v out_o of_o ourselves_o to_o seek_v for_o salvation_n in_o christ_n whereby_o also_o true_a faith_n be_v beget_v in_o we_o wherewith_o we_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o rely_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o vocation_n be_v and_o the_o mean_n thereof_o now_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o those_o temptation_n which_o satan_n sugge_v into_o man_n mind_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o vocation_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v hinder_v they_o from_o the_o participation_n and_o fruition_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n whereunto_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n they_o be_v call_v and_o invite_v and_o these_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o those_o wherewith_o he_o assault_v they_o who_o be_v not_o call_v second_o those_o wherewith_o he_o assault_v they_o who_o be_v true_o call_v and_o convert_v chap._n xviii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o make_v our_o call_n uneffectual_a answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o those_o who_o be_v not_o call_v he_o tempt_v diverse_a way_n that_o he_o may_v hinder_v their_o effectual_a call_n call_n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o first_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v they_o to_o neglect_v this_o their_o call_n as_o a_o thing_n not_o necessary_a and_o to_o contemn_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v but_o we_o be_v to_o withstand_v these_o temptation_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v first_o to_o know_v that_o before_o our_o effectual_a call_n we_o be_v not_o true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n though_o we_o may_v outward_o thrust_v ourselves_o into_o this_o society_n for_o what_o else_o be_v the_o church_n but_o that_o company_n or_o congregation_n which_o be_v true_o call_v and_o select_v out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o from_o hence_o it_o have_v it_o name_n for_o it_o be_v call_v ecclesia_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o the_o call_n thereof_o unless_o therefore_o we_o be_v call_v we_o be_v not_o member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o if_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v no_o salvation_n for_o our_o saviour_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n alone_o and_o he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o his_o own_o body_n 2.47_o eph._n 5.23.25_o act._n 2.47_o as_o it_o be_v eph._n 5.23.25_o and_o he_o add_v daily_o unto_o the_o church_n such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v as_o it_o be_v act._n 2.47_o moreover_o unless_o we_o be_v true_o call_v we_o shall_v never_o be_v true_o justify_v and_o without_o justification_n there_o be_v no_o glorification_n 8.30_o rom._n 8.30_o for_o this_o be_v the_o golden_a chain_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o appear_v rom._n 8.30_o last_o we_o can_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n nor_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o any_o of_o his_o benefit_n nor_o receive_v any_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n till_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a call_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v mere_a worldling_n destitute_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o so_o we_o remain_v till_o by_o this_o holy_a call_n we_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n by_o who_o spirit_n we_o be_v quicken_v who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o have_v sanctify_a grace_n beget_v nourish_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n see_v therefore_o this_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v so_o necessary_a let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o to_o neglect_v it_o neither_o let_v we_o when_o the_o lord_n invit_v we_o to_o this_o royal_a feast_n pretend_v excuse_n one_o that_o he_o must_v go_v see_v his_o farm_n 14._o matth._n 22._o luk._n 14._o another_o that_o he_o must_v go_v try_v his_o ox_n a_o three_o that_o he_o must_v go_v about_o his_o merchandise_n and_o a_o four_o that_o he_o be_v hinder_v by_o a_o carnal_a marriage_n for_o if_o we_o will_v not_o come_v when_o the_o lord_n invit_v we_o like_o unworthy_a guest_n we_o shall_v be_v shut_v out_o of_o the_o door_n and_o not_o suffer_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o this_o banquet_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n 95.7.8_o psal_n 95.7.8_o while_o today_o we_o hear_v his_o voice_n let_v we_o not_o harden_v our_o heart_n for_o he_o have_v not_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v call_v again_o to_o morrow_n while_o now_o he_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n and_o knock_v and_o call_v for_o entrance_n let_v we_o hear_v his_o voice_n open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v come_v in_o and_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o 3.20_o revel_v 3.20_o for_o if_o unkind_o we_o deny_v he_o entertainment_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o he_o will_v return_v again_o to_o such_o churlish_a and_o ungrateful_a host_n in_o a_o word_n see_v the_o lord_n pass_v by_o many_o other_o in_o the_o world_n make_v choice_n of_o we_o call_v and_o invite_v we_o to_o the_o participation_n and_o fruition_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o happiness_n let_v no_o worldly_a business_n though_o it_o seem_v as_o necessary_a as_o the_o bury_n of_o our_o dear_a father_n 8.21_o matth._n 8.21_o hinder_v we_o from_o harken_v and_o obey_v this_o heavenly_a call_n let_v no_o transitory_a trifle_n stay_v we_o from_o come_v to_o god_n when_o he_o offer_v to_o make_v we_o good_a assurance_n of_o his_o royal_a kingdom_n for_o though_o many_o thing_n be_v convenient_a yet_o one_o thing_n be_v necessary_a and_o thrice_o happy_a be_v they_o which_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o better_a part_n §_o sect._n 2_o call_n satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n but_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o ever_o we_o shall_v be_v true_o call_v unless_o we_o careful_o use_v the_o mean_n when_o the_o lord_n offer_v they_o unto_o we_o and_o attentive_o listen_v unto_o the_o lord_n voice_n when_o he_o invit_v we_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o satan_n labour_v not_o so_o much_o to_o persuade_v we_o that_o our_o vocation_n be_v in_o a_o thing_n unnecessary_a unto_o salvation_n see_v this_o be_v manifest_o repugnant_a to_o plain_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n as_o to_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v call_v namely_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n word_n partly_o work_v upon_o our_o inbred_a corruption_n which_o not_o conceive_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n condemn_v they_o of_o foolishness_n and_o not_o be_v delight_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o it_o understand_v not_o they_o seem_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a and_o partly_o entice_a we_o with_o the_o commodity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v more_o pleasant_a to_o carnal_a man_n than_o their_o meat_n and_o drink_v he_o cause_v we_o to_o spend_v that_o time_n in_o our_o earthly_a business_n or_o vain_a delight_n which_o we_o shall_v bestow_v in_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v effectual_o call_v that_o be_v separate_v

every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v attain_v true_a sanctification_n he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o compose_v and_o frame_v the_o whole_a man_n his_o mind_n and_o imagination_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n his_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n in_o all_o of_o they_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n otherwise_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v not_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n in_o their_o several_a measure_n it_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a for_o as_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o citizen_n be_v besiege_v to_o fortify_v one_o place_n of_o the_o wall_n and_o leave_v another_o part_n unfortify_v or_o to_o keep_v straight_o watch_v at_o some_o of_o the_o gate_n and_o leave_v other_o open_v so_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o to_o fortify_v some_o part_n against_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o leave_v other_o weak_a and_o naked_a nor_o to_o guard_v some_o of_o the_o outward_a passage_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o neglect_v some_o other_o suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v as_o a_o open_a entrance_n to_o let_v in_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o so_o they_o will_v easy_o surprise_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o any_o safety_n in_o this_o strait_a siege_n we_o must_v set_v a_o strong_a guard_n and_o a_o careful_a watch_n over_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o object_n of_o our_o sanctification_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v sanctification_n of_o the_o object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v fly_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n avoid_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o labour_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o time_n when_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o be_v present_o after_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o justify_v for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n obedience_n death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v present_o after_o our_o conversion_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o finish_v but_o as_o the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n do_v first_o take_v root_n and_o then_o be_v scarce_o discorned_a afterward_o shoot_v forth_o into_o a_o blade_n and_o so_o spring_v up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o bring_v forth_o a_o ear_n and_o last_o it_o ripen_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o sour_a plentiful_a increase_n so_o when_o first_o the_o seed_n of_o sanctification_n be_v sow_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v a_o time_n to_o take_v root_n when_o as_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o but_o afterward_o they_o send_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blade_n of_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o these_o fruit_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o clean_a and_o without_o mixture_n but_o as_o in_o the_o fair_a field_n there_o be_v among_o the_o clean_a wheat_n some_o tare_n and_o cockle_n so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v most_o sanctify_a there_o be_v many_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n mix_v with_o the_o good_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o the_o which_o the_o christian_n be_v still_o in_o weed_n and_o pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o yet_o can_v never_o overcome_v this_o great_a work_n till_o the_o winter_n of_o death_n whole_o nip_v and_o kill_v these_o weed_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o therefore_o present_o after_o our_o conversion_n dream_v of_o a_o perfection_n in_o sanctification_n no_o nor_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o estimate_v the_o trueness_n thereof_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o measure_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o natural_a generation_n and_o growth_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o in_o spiritual_a regeneration_n all_o be_v not_o finish_v at_o the_o first_o but_o perfect_v by_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v convert_v we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n such_o as_o have_v need_v rather_o of_o milk_n than_o of_o strong_a meat_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n we_o grow_v up_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o we_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n unto_o which_o age_n we_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o have_v attain_v till_o by_o death_n we_o whole_o lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o last_o we_o attain_v to_o our_o consummation_n and_o full_a perfection_n when_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a holiness_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n will_v in_o that_o degree_n which_o his_o justice_n require_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n be_v two_o vivification_n that_o sanctification_n contain_v two_o part_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n the_o which_o also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n but_o in_o a_o diverse_a sense_n for_o they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o sanctification_n as_o they_o be_v the_o work_n and_o action_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v mortify_v and_o quicken_v we_o and_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o unto_o repentance_n as_o they_o have_v reference_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n do_v labour_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la acti_fw-la agimus_fw-la we_o be_v first_o move_v and_o set_v a_o work_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v work_n together_o with_o he_o this_o division_n have_v it_o ground_n and_o warrant_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o diverse_a phrase_n and_o form_n of_o speech_n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34_o 14._o and_o 37.27_o esa_n 1.16.17_o rom._n 5.11.18_o eph._n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34.14_o escew_n evil_a and_o do_v good_a esa_n 1.16.17_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o rom._n 6.11_o likewise_o think_v you_o also_o that_o you_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n but_o be_v alive_a to_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o v._o 18._o be_v free_a from_o sin_n you_o be_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n ephes_n 4.22_o that_o you_o cast_v of_o concern_v the_o conversation_n in_o time_n past_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a through_o the_o deceivable_a lust_n 23._o and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n 24._o and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n so_o rom._n 7.4.8.13_o 1._o cor._n 5.7_o col._n 2.12.3.9_o gal._n 5.16_o 1._o pet._n 2.24.3.11_o by_o all_o which_o place_n and_o many_o other_o it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o our_o sanctification_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o mortification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o weaken_v subdue_v and_o kill_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a corruption_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o powerful_a as_o in_o time_n past_a to_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n evil_a motion_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n in_o this_o description_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o

feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o as_o paul_n earnest_o desire_v this_o so_o also_o he_o attain_v unto_o it_o as_o himself_o profess_v galath_n 2.20_o thus_o say_v he_o i_o live_v 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o yet_o not_o i_o now_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o in_o that_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o now_o this_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n which_o unit_v we_o unto_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o therefore_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o 8.11_o rom._n 8.11_o so_o rom._n 8.11_o but_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n because_o his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o you_o §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o author_n of_o our_o vivification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o vivification_n be_v wrought_v the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v wrought_v follow_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dispel_v the_o cloud_n of_o ignorance_n and_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o true_a save_a knowledge_n wherewith_o be_v enlighten_v we_o right_o judge_v that_o folly_n and_o madness_n in_o which_o we_o think_v former_o our_o chief_a wisdom_n consist_v and_o approve_v that_o as_o only_o wise_a which_o before_o we_o condemn_v as_o extreme_a foolishness_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 1.17_o where_o he_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v bestow_v upon_o they_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o 1.17_o ephes_n 1.17_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n may_v be_v enlighten_v etc._n etc._n after_o the_o understanding_n be_v thus_o enlighten_v then_o also_o the_o will_n be_v change_v and_o whereas_o before_o regeneration_n it_o be_v corrupt_a perverse_a and_o rebellious_a now_o be_v sanctify_v it_o begin_v to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v that_o evil_n which_o in_o former_a time_n it_o love_v and_o embrace_v and_o to_o like_v and_o delight_v in_o that_o good_a which_o former_o it_o loathe_a and_o abhor_v so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o he_o though_o he_o find_v no_o mean_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a 7.18.22_o rom._n 7.18.22_o and_o that_o he_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n though_o the_o law_n of_o his_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n lead_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v and_o the_o will_v reform_v there_o follow_v the_o renew_n of_o all_o the_o affection_n the_o thought_n imagination_n power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o last_o the_o internal_a part_n be_v quicken_v there_o ensue_v the_o renew_v of_o the_o body_n the_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o manner_n and_o form_n of_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n now_o as_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n instant_n that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v not_o finish_v in_o a_o instant_n so_o this_o of_o vivification_n be_v not_o perfect_v and_o finish_v in_o a_o instant_n but_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n and_o by_o degree_n neither_o do_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n receive_v any_o great_a measure_n thereof_o but_o only_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o little_a handful_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o large_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n which_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o in_o god_n kingdom_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8.23_o rom._n 8.23_o rom._n 8.23_o whereas_o therefore_o the_o church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_o purge_v from_o all_o spot_v of_o sin_n 27_o ephe._n 5.26_o 27_o ephes_n 5.26_o 27._o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o our_o justification_n whereby_o the_o faithful_a be_v deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o adorn_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o not_o of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v only_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n but_o not_o perfect_v till_o the_o life_n to_o come_v as_o it_o be_v notable_o set_v down_o 2._o cor._n 5.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o etc._n 2._o cor._n 5.1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n chap._n four_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o entice_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sanctification_n sanctification_n of_o the_o kind_n of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o indeavore_v to_o hinder_v our_o sanctification_n the_o right_a understanding_n whereof_o serve_v much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o all_o contrary_a cavil_n and_o objection_n which_o be_v suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n now_o have_v show_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o common_o use_v to_o hinder_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o weak_a christian_n may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o answer_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n the_o temptation_n which_o satan_n sugge_v to_o hinder_v our_o progress_n in_o godliness_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n either_o allurement_n to_o entice_v we_o to_o go_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o narrow_a path_n of_o holiness_n into_o the_o broad_a way_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n or_o discouragement_n to_o dishearten_v and_o weary_v we_o in_o travail_v this_o spiritual_a journey_n by_o the_o first_o he_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a pill_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v seem_v pleasant_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v greedy_o swallow_v it_o to_o our_o everlasting_a bane_n by_o the_o other_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v wholesome_a godliness_n loathsome_a and_o altogether_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o sensual_a taste_n those_o he_o common_o use_v before_o we_o have_v sin_v to_o cause_v we_o presumptuous_o to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o these_o after_o we_o have_v sin_v and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o surcease_v our_o labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n as_o be_v not_o only_o difficult_a but_o altogether_o impossible_a §_o sect._n 2_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o his_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o sin_n sin_n of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o sin_n he_o enforce_v by_o extenuate_v the_o sin_n unto_o which_o he_o allure_v we_o by_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o hide_v from_o we_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v against_o sin_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v why_o will_n he_o say_v make_v thou_o such_o scruple_n of_o commit_v this_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a unto_o thou_o see_v it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o very_o small_a and_o almost_o no_o offence_n at_o all_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o great_a transgression_n which_o other_o have_v commit_v who_o notwithstanding_o be_v say_v even_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o have_v be_v most_o godly_a and_o righteous_a yea_o and_o high_o in_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n why_o therefore_o shall_v thou_o who_o art_n far_o inferior_a unto_o they_o stumble_v at_o this_o small_a straw_n see_v these_o great_a block_n can_v not_o hinder_v even_o the_o most_o religious_a from_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n consider_v also_o the_o common_a frailty_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o natural_a corruption_n of_o the_o best_a whereby_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v when_o the_o least_o occasion_n be_v offer_v into_o sin_n far_o great_a than_o this_o which_o so_o much_o please_v thou_o remember_v that_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v a_o saint_n in_o this_o life_n nor_o free_v from_o that_o corruption_n which_o so_o fast_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o see_v thou_o must_v needs_o sin_n now_o sin_n when_o thereby_o thou_o may_v have_v pleasure_n or_o profit_n for_o do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o thou_o shall_v often_o fall_v and_o why_o will_v thou_o not_o rather_o be_v lead_v with_o delight_n then_o be_v draw_v with_o necessity_n consider_v likewise_o that_o thy_o god_n be_v most_o merciful_a and_o therefore_o still_o ready_a to_o pardon_v thy_o sin_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o he_o know_v thy_o frail_a

enemy_n who_o labour_n to_o hinder_v our_o salvation_n for_o he_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o mighty_a to_o save_v 63.1_o esa_n 63.1_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 63.1_o and_o though_o through_o our_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n we_o may_v continual_o be_v vanquish_v and_o draw_v from_o god_n yet_o now_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n hereof_o see_v we_o do_v not_o stand_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n 1.5_o 1._o pet._n 1.5_o but_o be_v keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 1.5_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v impotent_a and_o feeble_a yet_o we_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n and_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o armour_n of_o god_n 11._o eph._n 6.10_o 11._o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stand_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 6.10_o 11._o though_o we_o be_v of_o little_a force_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o able_a to_o do_v nothing_o yet_o be_v we_o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o as_o it_o be_v philip._n 4.13_o though_o we_o be_v weak_a in_o faith_n 4.13_o phil._n 4.13_o and_o unable_a to_o stand_v yet_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v be_v establish_v for_o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o stand_v rom._n 14.4_o in_o a_o word_n 14.4_o rom._n 14.4_o though_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v strong_a than_o we_o yet_o shall_v they_o not_o be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o from_o christ_n for_o the_o father_n which_o give_v we_o to_o he_o be_v great_a than_o all_o 29._o joh._n 10.28_o 29._o and_o none_o be_v able_a to_o take_v we_o out_o of_o the_o father_n hand_n as_o our_o saviour_n reason_v john_n 10.28_o 29._o and_o therefore_o when_o we_o be_v discourage_v and_o ready_a to_o faint_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o our_o enemy_n mighty_a power_n let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o the_o lord_n say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v believe_v 1.12_o 2._o tim._n 1.12_o and_o i_o be_o persuade_v he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o i_o have_v commit_v to_o he_o against_o that_o day_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o tim._n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o five_o reason_n be_v ground_v upon_o god_n truth_n and_o fidelity_n 16.17_o the_o five_o reason_n groundad_o on_o god_n truth_n in_o his_o covenant_n apoc._n 1.5_o 2._o cor._n 1.20_o luke_n 16.17_o which_o be_v so_o infallible_a that_o whatsoever_o he_o have_v speak_v promise_v or_o covenant_v that_o he_o will_v most_o certain_o perform_v for_o god_n be_v a_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n apoc._n 1.5_o and_o all_o his_o promise_n in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o 2._o corinth_n 1.20_o so_o that_o it_o be_v more_o easy_a that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o than_o that_o one_o title_n of_o god_n word_n shall_v fall_v unaccomplish_v luke_n 16.17_o but_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o word_n have_v assure_v all_o that_o believe_v that_o he_o will_v uphold_v they_o and_o preserve_v they_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n against_o all_o the_o fury_n of_o their_o enemy_n as_o may_v appear_v both_o by_o his_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o his_o church_n in_o general_a and_o also_o by_o particular_a promise_n make_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a concern_v the_o first_o the_o lord_n make_v this_o covenant_n with_o his_o church_n esa_n 59.21_o i_o will_v say_v he_o make_v this_o my_o covenant_n with_o they_o 59.21_o esa_n 59.21_o my_o spirit_n that_o be_v upon_o thou_o and_o my_o word_n which_o i_o have_v put_v in_o thy_o mouth_n shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o thy_o seed_n say_v the_o lord_n from_o henceforth_o even_o for_o ever_o if_o therefore_o god_n spirit_n never_o depart_v from_o they_o and_o they_o for_o ever_o confess_v and_o profess_v his_o word_n and_o truth_n 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etc._n and_o i_o will_v forgive_v their_o iniquity_n and_o i_o will_v remember_v their_o sin_n no_o more_o in_o which_o word_n the_o lord_n covenant_v that_o his_o law_n shall_v ever_o remain_v so_o deep_o engrave_v in_o their_o heart_n that_o nothing_o shall_v blot_v it_o out_o &_o that_o they_o shall_v continual_o meditate_v and_o delight_v themselves_o therein_o 3.2_o rom._n 2.15_o 2._o cor._n 3.2_o for_o thus_o this_o phrase_n of_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n be_v usual_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o likewise_o he_o assure_v they_o of_o the_o perpetual_a pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n so_o that_o their_o sin_n shall_v never_o make_v frustrate_v that_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o 2.19.20_o hos_fw-la 2.19.20_o so_o hos_n 2.19_o and_o i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o for_o ever_o yea_o i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o in_o righteousness_n and_o in_o judgement_n and_o in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n 20._o i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o in_o 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thyself_o follow_v thy_o pleasure_n eat_v and_o drink_v and_o cheer_v up_o thy_o heart_n and_o do_v not_o vain_o macerate_v and_o turmoil_n thyself_o in_o labour_v after_o impossibility_n and_o in_o strive_v for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n of_o which_o when_o thou_o have_v do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o shall_v thou_o never_o be_v assure_v §_o sect._n 4_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o manner_n of_o satan_n temptation_n temptation_n how_o we_o may_v answer_v the_o former_a temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n against_o which_o we_o must_v most_o careful_o arm_v ourselves_o as_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o injurious_a unto_o god_n and_o most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n it_o be_v most_o injurious_a unto_o god_n if_o we_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v he_o have_v give_v we_o innumerable_a pledge_n and_o most_o certain_a testimony_n thereof_o and_o omit_v nothing_o 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thereof_o that_o carnal_a man_n have_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n though_o they_o boast_v thereof_o the_o first_o be_v make_v by_o the_o worldling_n the_o other_o by_o satan_n the_o worldly_a man_n will_v say_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v he_o also_o partaker_n of_o all_o these_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o shall_v doubt_v of_o his_o love_n nor_o any_o reason_n why_o he_o shall_v be_v censure_v or_o condemn_v for_o his_o faith_n i_o answer_v that_o he_o be_v not_o reprehend_v for_o his_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n nor_o for_o his_o assurance_n of_o god_n promise_n in_o christ_n but_o for_o his_o boast_n of_o this_o faith_n persuasion_n and_o assurance_n whereas_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o he_o in_o truth_n but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o faith_n carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n for_o true_a faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n act_v 15.9_o and_o work_v by_o love_n gal._n 5.6_o it_o be_v plentiful_a in_o good_a work_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v true_o persuade_v of_o god_n love_n and_o not_o love_v he_o again_o it_o can_v be_v that_o we_o love_v god_n if_o we_o show_v no_o care_n in_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o let_v our_o light_n shine_v before_o man_n nor_o any_o desire_n to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o his_o will_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v he_o that_o love_v i_o keep_v my_o commandment_n and_o he_o that_o love_v i_o not_o keep_v not_o my_o word_n as_o it_o be_v john_n 14.23_o 24._o if_o therefore_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n if_o we_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o our_o way_n and_o show_v no_o zeal_n in_o glorify_v god_n name_n if_o our_o faith_n be_v destitute_a of_o the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n then_o be_v our_o persuasion_n but_o fond_a presumption_n our_o assurance_n carnal_a security_n our_o faith_n dead_a and_o like_o a_o carcase_n which_o breathe_v not_o as_o james_n speak_v chap._n 2.26_o we_o do_v not_o then_o reprehend_v any_o for_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n gather_v his_o assurance_n out_o of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o innumerable_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o his_o church_n nay_o contrariwise_o we_o affirm_v that_o notwithstanding_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n we_o be_v to_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n yea_o and_o to_o believe_v against_o belief_n and_o to_o hope_v against_o hope_n when_o as_o there_o be_v no_o ground_n or_o reason_n of_o either_o in_o ourselves_o but_o this_o we_o maintain_v that_o whosoever_o have_v this_o assurance_n and_o faith_n in_o the_o least_o measure_n begin_v in_o he_o do_v true_o love_n

grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v bestow_v they_o and_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n who_o have_v receive_v they_o and_o as_o they_o be_v chastisement_n they_o serve_v for_o sharp_a eye-salue_n to_o clear_v our_o dim_a sight_n so_o as_o we_o may_v see_v our_o sin_n and_o true_o repent_v of_o they_o they_o serve_v for_o sour_a sauce_n to_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o love_n with_o our_o sweet_a sin_n and_o for_o fire_n and_o file_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v and_o scour_v from_o the_o dross_n and_o rust_n of_o our_o corruption_n they_o be_v sharp_a prune_a knife_n to_o lop_v and_o trim_a we_o that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n in_o godliness_n they_o be_v spur_n to_o prick_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o christian_a race_n and_o hedge_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o wander_v out_o of_o the_o way_n they_o be_v sharp_a salve_n to_o draw_v out_o our_o secret_a corruption_n and_o bitter_a potion_n to_o cure_v our_o 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god_n love_n and_o favour_n because_o of_o our_o affliction_n but_o rather_o let_v we_o repute_v they_o as_o they_o be_v indeed_o sign_n of_o his_o gracious_a providence_n and_o fatherly_a care_n which_o he_o have_v over_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o this_o i_o speak_v be_v true_a of_o the_o outward_a affliction_n of_o the_o body_n affliction_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o spiritual_a affliction_n for_o thereby_o the_o flesh_n be_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v and_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n exercise_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o but_o thy_o affliction_n will_v he_o say_v be_v far_o different_a for_o thy_o soul_n be_v fill_v with_o horror_n and_o fear_n thy_o conscience_n be_v mortal_o sting_v with_o sin_n and_o the_o weight_n thereof_o overwhelm_v thou_o thou_o see_v thyself_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o be_v already_o torment_v with_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n thy_o god_n who_o look_v upon_o his_o child_n with_o a_o amiable_a countenance_n frown_v upon_o thou_o like_o a_o severe_a judge_n and_o thou_o taste_v of_o nothing_o but_o of_o his_o heavy_a wrath_n and_o displeasure_n in_o a_o word_n thou_o have_v not_o one_o spark_n of_o true_a consolation_n wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o god_n spirit_n with_o which_o those_o that_o be_v god_n child_n be_v full_o replenish_v and_o whereby_o they_o be_v encourage_v patient_o to_o abide_v all_o affliction_n but_o thy_o inward_a vexation_n be_v the_o torment_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o the_o flashing_n of_o hell_n fire_n wherewith_o hereafter_o thou_o shall_v eternal_o be_v burn_v to_o this_o temptation_n we_o must_v answer_v that_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n be_v far_o more_o grievous_a than_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o body_n hatred_n that_o our_o spiritual_a affliction_n be_v no_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n and_o that_o the_o torment_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n fearful_a wrath_n be_v as_o it_o be_v god_n three-stringed_n whip_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o gentle_a rod_n of_o outward_a affliction_n for_o a_o sorrowful_a mind_n dry_v up_o the_o bone_n 18.14_o pro._n 17.12_o pro._n 18.14_o as_o it_o be_v pro._n 17.12_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n may_v sustain_v his_o other_o infirmity_n but_o a_o wound_a spirit_n who_o can_v bear_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v prou._n 18.14_o nevertheless_o though_o these_o correction_n be_v more_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a than_o the_o outward_a affliction_n of_o the_o body_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o these_o also_o be_v the_o chastisement_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n inflict_v upon_o his_o child_n sometime_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o sometime_o for_o their_o trial_n or_o chastisement_n when_o more_o light_a correction_n will_v not_o reclaim_v they_o for_o first_o those_o place_n of_o scripture_n before_o quote_v be_v speak_v general_o of_o all_o affliction_n whatsoever_o and_o therefore_o be_v not_o to_o be_v restrain_v to_o the_o outward_a affliction_n of_o the_o body_n see_v they_o extend_v themselves_o also_o to_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n neither_o do_v our_o heavenly_a father_n correct_v all_o alike_o but_o some_o he_o rebuke_v only_o by_o his_o word_n and_o go_v no_o further_a when_o as_o this_o reclaim_v they_o but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v he_o go_v a_o step_n further_o and_o chastize_v they_o with_o gentle_a correction_n as_o with_o outward_a cross_n and_o affliction_n but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o reform_v they_o he_o take_v his_o whip_n into_o his_o hand_n wherewith_o he_o grievous_o scourge_v they_o to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v more_o sensible_o taste_v of_o his_o displeasure_n and_o amend_v that_o which_o be_v amiss_o and_o this_o he_o do_v by_o make_v they_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o sin_n 12.6_o reu._n 3.19_o heb._n 12.6_o and_o appehend_v his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n which_o by_o their_o sin_n they_o have_v just_o incur_v and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o he_o still_o remain_v their_o gracious_a father_n who_o seek_v not_o their_o destruction_n but_o their_o reformation_n neither_o need_v this_o deal_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n seem_v strange_a unto_o we_o see_v earthly_a parent_n take_v the_o same_o course_n with_o their_o child_n who_o they_o tender_o love_v for_o when_o they_o offen_n they_o they_o first_o seek_v their_o amendment_n by_o word_n and_o fatherly_a admonition_n and_o when_o this_o will_v do_v no_o good_a they_o proceed_v to_o blow_n and_o in_o a_o gentle_a manner_n do_v correct_v they_o and_o if_o this_o prevail_v not_o with_o they_o than_o they_o use_v more_o sharp_a and_o severe_a chastisement_n but_o if_o all_o this_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n then_o will_v they_o disguise_v their_o fatherly_a affection_n under_o the_o vizard_n of_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n they_o banish_v out_o of_o their_o countenance_n all_o sign_n of_o love_n and_o assume_v terrible_a look_n and_o bitter_a frown_n yea_o they_o will_v sometime_o thrust_v they_o out_o of_o door_n and_o reject_v they_o a_o while_n leave_v they_o to_o shift_v for_o themselves_o and_o to_o endure_v all_o misery_n and_o whence_o proceed_v all_o this_o sure_o not_o from_o hatred_n but_o from_o love_n and_o tender_a care_n which_o they_o have_v over_o they_o for_o their_o good_a and_o this_o make_v they_o use_v the_o bridle_n of_o correction_n to_o restrain_v they_o from_o run_v into_o all_o licentiousness_n this_o cause_v they_o to_o pretend_v wrath_n in_o the_o countenance_n that_o they_o be_v not_o by_o their_o lewdness_n force_v to_o entertain_v it_o into_o their_o heart_n this_o move_v they_o to_o reject_v they_o for_o a_o time_n that_o they_o may_v reclaim_v and_o retain_v they_o for_o ever_o neither_o do_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o love_n deal_v otherwise_o with_o his_o disobedient_a child_n he_o use_v but_o his_o word_n if_o his_o word_n will_v suffice_v he_o go_v no_o further_a than_o gentle_a chastisement_n if_o that_o be_v enough_o but_o if_o he_o sharp_o scourge_v we_o yea_o if_o he_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o a_o frown_a countenance_n and_o show_v nothing_o in_o outward_a appearance_n but_o his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n if_o he_o seem_v to_o reject_v we_o for_o a_o time_n and_o to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o be_v torment_v by_o satan_n yet_o undoubted_o all_o this_o proceed_v from_o his_o love_n and_o that_o fatherly_a care_n he_o have_v over_o we_o for_o our_o everlasting_a good_a and_o salvation_n he_o seek_v not_o our_o destruction_n but_o amendment_n he_o frown_v on_o we_o for_o a_o time_n that_o he_o may_v look_v gracious_o on_o we_o for_o ever_o he_o seem_v to_o reject_v we_o for_o a_o while_n that_o like_o the_o prodigal_a

son_n we_o may_v return_v again_o and_o be_v receive_v into_o his_o everlasting_a love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 4_o second_o mortification_n that_o spiritual_a affliction_n tend_v to_o our_o mortification_n the_o lord_n send_v affliction_n to_o mortify_v in_o we_o the_o old_a man_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n now_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o our_o body_n but_o also_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o afflict_v the_o body_n alone_o with_o outward_a calamity_n but_o even_o the_o soul_n also_o with_o grief_n of_o mind_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o the_o end_n that_o our_o corruption_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v mortify_v the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o crucify_v and_o in_o the_o end_n full_o abolish_v 4.4_o jere._n 4.4_o and_o therefore_o do_v the_o lord_n break_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n therefore_o do_v he_o plow_v and_o tear_v they_o up_o like_o fallow_a ground_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v sow_v in_o they_o may_v take_v root_n fructify_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o love_n that_o our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v thus_o bruise_v we_o and_o even_o crush_v we_o in_o piece_n it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o will_v reject_v we_o and_o cast_v we_o of_o but_o when_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v when_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v soften_v and_o our_o spirit_n break_v and_o make_v contrite_a then_o will_v he_o regard_v we_o and_o show_v his_o tender_a love_n and_o merciful_a kindness_n unto_o we_o as_o he_o have_v gracious_o promise_v matth._n 12.20_o the_o bruise_a reed_n will_v he_o not_o break_v 51.17_o matth._n 12.20_o psa_fw-la 51.17_o and_o smoke_a flax_n shall_v he_o not_o quench_v so_o psal_n 51.17_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v and_o the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v glad_a tiding_n unto_o the_o poor_a to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a etc._n etc._n to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_n 3._o esa_n 61.1_o 2_o 3._o to_o give_v they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 61.1.2.3_o luk._n 4.18_o §_o sect._n 5_o last_o affliction_n god_n dear_a child_n subject_a to_o spiritual_a affliction_n that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o sting_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o any_o true_a and_o certain_a sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o most_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n have_v be_v subject_a to_o they_o and_o that_o in_o great_a measure_n for_o example_n job_n who_o by_o god_n own_o testimony_n be_v the_o just_a man_n that_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o notwithstanding_o be_v so_o grievous_o afflict_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n that_o he_o burst_v out_o into_o these_o grievous_a complaint_n 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o &_o 9.17_o 18._o &_o 13.24.26_o &_o 16.9_o &_o 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v in_o i_o the_o venom_n whereof_o do_v drink_v up_o my_o spirit_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n fight_n against_o i_o and_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 17._o he_o destroy_v i_o with_o a_o tempest_n and_o wound_v i_o without_o cause_n 18._o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o take_v my_o breath_n but_o fill_v i_o with_o bitterness_n so_o c._n 13.24_o wherefore_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n and_o take_v i_o for_o thy_o enemy_n and_o v._o 26._o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o c._n 16.9_o his_o wrath_n have_v tear_v i_o and_o he_o hate_v i_o and_o gnash_v upon_o i_o with_o his_o tooth_n my_o enemy_n have_v sharpen_v his_o eye_n against_o i_o and._n c._n 19.11_o he_o have_v kindle_v his_o wrath_n against_o i_o and_o count_v i_o as_o one_o of_o his_o enemy_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n yet_o be_v he_o make_v to_o drink_v a_o deep_a draught_n in_o this_o cup_n of_o inward_a affliction_n and_o be_v vex_v not_o only_o outward_o in_o his_o estate_n good_n and_o body_n but_o also_o in_o his_o soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o terror_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v he_o to_o utter_v these_o and_o such_o like_a pitiful_a complaint_n in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 6.3_o 6.3_o psal_n 6.3_o my_o soul_n be_v also_o sore_o trouble_v but_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o delay_v and_o v._o 6._o i_o faint_v in_o my_o mourning_n i_o cause_v my_o bed_n every_o night_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n so_o psal_n 38.2_o 38.2.3_o psal_n 38.2.3_o thy_o arrow_n have_v light_a upon_o i_o and_o thy_o hand_n lie_v upon_o i_o 3._o there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o anger_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n 4._o for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 88.7_o thy_o indignation_n lie_v upon_o i_o 16._o psal_n 88.7.14_o 15_o 16._o and_o thou_o have_v vex_v i_o with_o all_o thy_o wave_n and_o v._o 14._o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 15._o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n from_o my_o youth_n i_o suffer_v thy_o terror_n doubt_v of_o my_o life_n 16._o thy_o indignation_n go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o so_o in_o the_o 77_o psalm_n he_o take_v up_o this_o lamentable_a complaint_n vers_fw-la 7._o 10._o psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n 8._o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o 9_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v merciful_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n 10._o and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o choose_a vessel_n who_o god_n have_v separate_v from_o his_o mother_n womb_n to_o carry_v his_o name_n before_o the_o gentile_n and_o be_v be_v act._n 9.15_o 8._o act._n 9.15_o gal._n 1.15_o 2._o cor._n 6.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o gallat_n 1.15_o yet_o be_v he_o afflict_v grievous_o not_o only_o outward_o in_o body_n as_o he_o profess_v 2._o corinth_n 6.4.5.6.7.8_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o in_o mind_n for_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v he_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o and_o he_o have_v a_o long_a time_n a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v free_v though_o he_o often_o beg_v this_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n as_o appeareth_z 2._o cor._n 12.7.8_o and_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n grievous_o afflict_v his_o conscience_n force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o rom._n 7.24_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o o_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 his_o death_n §_o sect._n 6_o so_o that_o by_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a example_n 53.3_o that_o christ_n himself_o endure_v these_o spiritual_a affliction_n 1._o cor._n 10.13_o 1._o pet._n 5.9_o esa_n 53.3_o that_o be_v manifest_a unto_o our_o comfort_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o appertain_v to_o man_n for_o the_o same_o affliction_n which_o we_o suffer_v be_v accomplish_v in_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.9_o yea_o the_o same_o and_o far_o great_a be_v endure_v by_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o who_o receive_v deep_a and_o grisly_a wound_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o small_a scratch_n which_o we_o suffer_v and_o drink_v the_o full_a cupe_fw-la of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n of_o which_o we_o only_o sip_v or_o taste_v for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o in_o his_o outward_a state_n deject_a and_o repute_v as_o a_o abject_a among_o man_n nor_o persecute_v by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n alone_o even_o to_o

3_o but_o as_o this_o temptation_n be_v foolish_a impious_a satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o god_n decree_v false_a and_o impious_a so_o also_o it_o be_v false_a for_o whereas_o he_o say_v that_o though_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v elect_v and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o though_o we_o take_v never_o so_o great_a pain_n in_o god_n service_n and_o most_o careful_o endeavour_v to_o spend_v our_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v reprobate_n and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v condemn_v this_o be_v utter_o untrue_a for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n have_v ordain_v to_o everlasting_a life_n those_o also_o he_o have_v ordain_v to_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o consequent_o whosoever_o careful_o use_v these_o mean_n may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n whosoever_o neglect_n and_o despise_v these_o mean_n they_o manifest_o declare_v that_o 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true_o call_v and_o elect_v for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o 15.4.5_o joh._n 15.4.5_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 15.4.5_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n justification_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v our_o justification_n be_v our_o justification_n consist_v in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o to_o this_o be_v require_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n if_o therefore_o we_o believe_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v if_o we_o do_v by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v

this_o inward_a fight_n within_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o christ_n be_v come_v to_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n for_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n as_o it_o be_v john_n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o seven_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v new_a obedience_n 2.5_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v new_a obedience_n 1._o joh._n 2.5_o when_o as_o he_o apply_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o keep_n of_o god_n commanmaundement_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o any_o man_n keep_v god_n word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_a in_o deed_n and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o john_n 2.5_o and_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o have_v know_v he_o 6.10_o chap._n 3._o v._n 6.10_o as_o it_o be_v chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 6._o so_o vers_fw-la 10._o in_o this_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n know_v and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o a_o mark_n of_o the_o child_n of_o darkness_n but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o that_o exact_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o law_n for_o thereby_o none_o live_v can_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n but_o rather_o of_o reprobation_n and_o damnation_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o evangelical_a obedience_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n with_o which_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v so_o whole_o possess_v that_o after_o their_o true_a conversion_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o they_o shall_v fall_v into_o any_o know_a sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v the_o obedience_n which_o the_o gospel_n require_v and_o of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o thus_o we_o never_o sin_v but_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n namely_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n this_o be_v that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v accept_v as_o though_o it_o be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n who_o he_o tender_o love_v 3.17_o mal._n 3.17_o as_o he_o profess_v mal._n 3.17_o and_o therefore_o measure_v our_o obedience_n not_o according_a to_o our_o action_n but_o according_a to_o our_o offection_n and_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v §_o sect._n 8_o but_o yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o counterfeit_a show_n entire_a the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o entire_a we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o evangelical_a obedience_n have_v these_o property_n first_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o of_o the_o object_n that_o be_v we_o must_v not_o share_v ourselves_o between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n give_v one_o the_o tongue_n the_o other_o the_o heart_n one_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o the_o other_o our_o inward_a affection_n but_o we_o must_v perform_v our_o obedience_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n yea_o with_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n for_o though_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v but_o in_o part_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a howsoever_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v spread_v likewise_o and_o mix_v therewith_o throughout_o the_o whole_a body_n &_o soul_n and_o therefore_o though_o all_o our_o obedience_n savour_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v mingle_v with_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o it_o do_v proceed_v from_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n because_o regeneration_n from_o which_o it_o proceed_v be_v not_o of_o any_o part_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o also_o it_o must_v be_v total_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o with_o herod_n we_o observe_v many_o thing_n if_o we_o nourish_v willing_o any_o one_o sin_n take_v therein_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n but_o we_o must_v desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o forsake_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n for_o if_o we_o nourish_v one_o sin_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o will_v open_v a_o door_n to_o let_v in_o more_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v unto_o they_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o herod_n and_o judas_n the_o one_o harbour_v incest_n the_o other_o covetousness_n if_o we_o neglect_v willing_o obedience_n to_o one_o precept_n of_o god_n law_n it_o will_v so_o harden_v our_o heart_n and_o fear_v our_o conscience_n that_o soon_o after_o we_o shall_v neglect_v all_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v have_v our_o obedience_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n we_o must_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n psal_n 119.6_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n constant_a psal_n 119.6_o jam._n 2.10_o the_o second_o property_n that_o it_o must_v be_v perpetual_a and_o constant_a for_o he_o that_o fail_v in_o one_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o as_o it_o be_v jam._n 2.10_o second_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perpetual_a continue_v in_o a_o constant_a course_n from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n for_o we_o be_v not_o to_o judge_v of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o by_o one_o or_o two_o or_o many_o action_n whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_a but_o 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godliness_n through_o evil_a report_n 6.8_o 2._o cor._n 6.8_o and_o good_a report_n honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o if_o our_o obedience_n spring_n from_o these_o fountain_n and_o be_v refer_v to_o this_o end_n that_o god_n thereby_o may_v be_v glorify_v then_o will_v we_o make_v no_o less_o conscience_n of_o secret_a than_o of_o open_a sin_n then_o will_v we_o be_v no_o less_o ready_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o witness_n of_o our_o action_n than_o if_o all_o the_o world_n shall_v look_v upon_o we_o then_o will_v we_o be_v as_o fearful_a to_o offend_v god_n in_o the_o breach_n of_o any_o of_o his_o commandment_n in_o our_o secret_a chamber_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n as_o in_o the_o

church_n or_o market_n place_n at_o noon_n day_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n us._n the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n because_o god_n have_v command_v us._n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n when_o as_o a_o man_n love_v entire_o a_o christian_n because_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o same_o body_n of_o christ_n whereof_o he_o be_v a_o member_n for_o as_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o one_o member_n of_o the_o body_n shall_v not_o love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o soul_n and_o govern_v by_o the_o same_o head_n so_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o one_o true_a christian_n shall_v love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o rule_v by_o the_o same_o head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v make_v a_o mark_n of_o god_n child_n by_o the_o apostle_n john_n 1._o joh._n 3.14_o 3.14_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n as_o the_o want_n of_o this_o love_n be_v a_o sure_a note_n of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n for_o as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o same_o verse_n he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n abide_v in_o death_n now_o the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o love_n and_o christian_n charity_n be_v two_o give_v to_o those_o that_o want_v 13.4_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n 1._o cor._n 13.4_o and_o forgive_a those_o that_o offend_v for_o it_o be_v a_o property_n of_o true_a love_n to_o be_v bountiful_a 1._o cor._n 13.4_o as_o to_o all_o so_o especial_o to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v gal._n 6.10_o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n 6.10_o gal._n 6.10_o he_o that_o have_v this_o world_n good_a and_o see_v his_o brother_n have_v need_n and_o shut_v up_o his_o compassion_n from_o he_o he_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 3.17_o 1._o joh._n 3.17_o and_o consequent_o of_o the_o love_n of_o his_o brethren_n which_o be_v but_o a_o stream_n issue_v from_o this_o fountain_n 1._o joh._n 3.17_o and_o this_o christian_a liberality_n as_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n so_o also_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v show_v we_o that_o according_a to_o these_o fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o action_n of_o christian_a liberality_n he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n etc._n matth._n 25.34_o 35_o etc._n etc._n matth._n 25.34_o 35_o 36._o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n that_o he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n against_o the_o neglector_n of_o these_o duty_n of_o christian_a charity_n vers_fw-la 41_o 42_o 43._o the_o second_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n be_v forgive_a when_o as_o we_o be_v ready_a for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n to_o remit_v and_o pardon_v those_o injury_n which_o be_v offer_v we_o for_o love_n be_v not_o provoke_v to_o anger_n 13.5.7_o 1._o cor._n 13.5.7_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o to_o revenge_v it_o suffer_v all_o thing_n it_o endure_v all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 13.5_o 7._o nay_o it_o do_v not_o only_o not_o render_v evil_a for_o evil_n but_o it_o overcom_v evil_a with_o goodness_n 12.19.21_o rom._n 12.19.21_o leave_v revenge_n unto_o god_n and_o to_o his_o deputy_n and_o vicegerent_n the_o magistrate_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o the_o bless_a martyr_n steven_n who_o pray_v for_o their_o persecutor_n who_o example_n we_o be_v to_o imitate_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v rom._n 12.14_o bless_v they_o that_o persecute_v you_o 12.14_o rom._n 12.14_o bless_v i_o say_v and_o curse_v not_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o have_v a_o certain_a sign_n of_o true_a love_n and_o a_o undoubted_a note_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v wolf_n leopard_n lion_n yea_o cockatrice_n who_o kill_v with_o their_o look_n 11.6.8_o esa_n 11.6.8_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v esa_n 11.6_o 8._o and_o like_a bruit_n and_o savage_a beast_n willing_a to_o offer_v all_o injury_n but_o impatient_a of_o suffer_v any_o and_o therefore_o when_o our_o savage_a cruelty_n be_v turn_v into_o charity_n and_o we_o become_v as_o meek_a and_o harmless_a as_o the_o lamb_n calf_n or_o little_a child_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n that_o our_o stout_a courage_n be_v abate_v and_o beat_v down_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o christ_n mouth_n that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o and_o quicken_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o that_o now_o we_o be_v seat_v in_o the_o mountain_n of_o his_o holiness_n and_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n so_o also_o hereby_o we_o be_v 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name_n unto_o the_o man_n which_o thou_o give_v i_o out_o of_o the_o world_n thou_o they_o be_v and_o thou_o give_v they_o i_o etc._n etc._n so._n joh._n 10.29_o my_o father_n which_o give_v they_o i_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o none_o be_v able_a to_o take_v they_o out_o of_o my_o father_n hand_n by_o which_o place_n it_o plain_o appear_v that_o christ_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n his_o father_n and_o we_o unto_o christ_n but_o in_o what_o manner_n be_v this_o mutual_a donation_n make_v sure_o not_o gross_o and_o corporal_o but_o spiritual_o &_o after_o a_o celestial_a manner_n for_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v on_o god_n parr_n be_v his_o divine_a and_o holy_a spitit_fw-la and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o three_o part_n of_o effectual_a call_n be_v the_o union_n and_o communion_n which_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o god_n elect_v christ_n of_o the_o three_o part_n viz._n our_o union_n with_o christ_n which_o follow_v upon_o the_o donation_n before_o speak_v of_o whereby_o christ_n jesus_n and_o they_o be_v mystical_o couple_v together_o into_o one_o body_n he_o become_v their_o head_n and_o they_o become_v his_o member_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 4.15.16_o where_o he_o exhort_v the_o faithful_a to_o grow_v up_o into_o he_o which_o be_v the_o head_n that_o be_v christ_n 4.15_o eph._n 4.15_o by_o who_o all_o the_o body_n be_v couple_v together_o by_o every_o joint_n etc._n etc._n receive_v increase_v and_o chap._n 5.30_o we_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n 5.30_o and_o 5.30_o of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n and_o of_o this_o our_o saviour_n christ_n speak_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o vine_n joh._n 15.1_o where_o he_o compare_v himself_o to_o the_o stock_n &_o root_n and_o all_o the_o faithful_a to_o the_o branch_n 15.1_o joh._n 15.1_o and_o the_o apostle_n express_v it_o by_o a_o metaphorical_a speech_n take_v from_o a_o building_n compare_v christ_n to_o the_o foundation_n and_o the_o church_n to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o building_n eph._n 2.20.21.22_o now_o we_o must_v not_o conceive_v of_o this_o union_n that_o it_o be_v either_o natural_a 2.20.21_o eph._n 2.20.21_o as_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n be_v unite_v in_o the_o same_o divine_a nature_n or_o personal_a as_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v unite_v make_v one_o man_n or_o corporal_a as_o the_o part_n of_o a_o building_n be_v couple_v one_o with_o another_o but_o this_o conjunction_n and_o union_n be_v make_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o dwell_v in_o the_o manhood_n of_o christ_n above_o measure_n fill_v it_o with_o the_o grace_n thereof_o be_v from_o it_o derive_v unto_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n body_n fill_v they_o with_o the_o like_a grace_n in_o measure_n and_o on_o our_o part_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o do_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o this_o appear_v eph._n 2.22_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o god_n by_o the_o spirit_n 4.13_o eph._n 2.22_o 1._o joh._n 4.13_o and_o 1._o joh_n 4.13_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_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 so_o that_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o we_o be_v make_v one_o with_o christ_n and_o christ_n with_o us._n now_o the_o manner_n whereby_o this_o union_n be_v make_v be_v this_o the_o faithful_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n be_v unite_v unto_o whole_a christ_n god_n and_o man_n but_o first_o and_o immediate_o to_o the_o humane_a nature_n and_o mediate_o thereby_o to_o the_o

from_o the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v as_o lively_a member_n into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n motive_n motive_n to_o persuade_v to_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n the_o first_o motive_n let_v we_o therefore_o strong_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o this_o temption_n as_o be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o brief_o consider_v of_o some_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o diligent_o to_o frequent_a god_n holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o heavenly_a ambassage_n first_o therefore_o be_v be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v god_n own_o ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o ordain_v for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o the_o saint_n and_o build_v the_o body_n of_o his_o church_n 4.11.12_o eph._n 4.11.12_o as_o appear_v eph._n 4.11.12_o neither_o do_v he_o use_v ordinary_o any_o other_o mean_n especial_o where_o this_o be_v to_o be_v have_v for_o the_o true_a conversion_n of_o his_o child_n and_o for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o they_o and_o therefore_o though_o he_o can_v by_o extraordinary_a mean_n have_v sufficient_o instruct_v the_o eunuch_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o but_o rather_o use_v his_o own_o ordinance_n and_o send_v philip_n to_o preach_v unto_o he_o act._n 8._o though_o he_o can_v have_v illuminate_v the_o eye_n and_o understanding_n of_o paul_n 9.6.17_o act._n 8._o act._n 9.6.17_o by_o the_o immediate_a work_n of_o his_o spirit_n yet_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o send_v he_o to_o ananias_n act._n 9.6.17_o though_o he_o can_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o angel_n have_v sufficient_o infourm_v cornelius_n in_o thing_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o offer_v so_o great_a disparagement_n to_o his_o own_o ordinance_n 10.5.6_o act._n 10.5.6_o and_o therefore_o he_o cause_v he_o to_o send_v for_o the_o apostle_n peter_n act._n 10.5.6_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n and_o true_a conversion_n unto_o god_n let_v we_o with_o all_o care_n all_o diligence_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v unto_o us._n motive_n the_o second_o motive_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v even_o god_n himself_o who_o speak_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o ambassador_n and_o that_o they_o come_v not_o in_o their_o own_o name_n but_o in_o christ_n stead_n to_o entreat_v we_o that_o we_o will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n 5.20_o 2._o cor._n 5.20_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 5.20_o that_o though_o they_o be_v but_o earthen_a vessel_n yet_o they_o bring_v from_o the_o world_n and_o be_v yet_o hide_v to_o those_o that_o perish_v 4.7_o 2._o cor._n 4.7_o 2._o cor._n 4.7_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o prophet_n be_v to_o pronounce_v their_o prophecy_n still_o begin_v with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_z thus_o say_v the_o lord_n and_o god_n himself_o send_v jeremie_n to_o preach_v say_v that_o he_o have_v put_v his_o word_n into_o his_o mouth_n jere._n 1.9_o 1.9_o jere._n 1.9_o whosoever_o therefore_o refuse_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v refuse_v to_o hear_v the_o lord_n himself_o as_o our_o saviour_n plain_o affirm_v luk._n 10.16_o he_o that_o hear_v you_o hear_v i_o 10.16_o luk._n 10.16_o and_o he_o that_o despise_v you_o despise_v i_o and_o what_o hope_n can_v they_o have_v of_o come_v unto_o god_n who_o can_v endure_v to_o hear_v his_o voice_n call_v they_o unto_o he_o §_o sect._n 3_o three_o 5.18_o the_o three_o motive_n 2._o cor._n 5.18_o the_o title_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o word_n in_o the_o scripture_n may_v serve_v as_o strong_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o careful_o to_o hear_v the_o same_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o ministry_n of_o reconciliation_n whereby_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n 2._o cor._n 5.18_o and_o therefore_o without_o it_o there_o be_v no_o other_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o reconciliation_n we_o remain_v still_o god_n enemy_n it_o be_v call_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n 6.15_o eph._n 6.15_o eph._n 6.15_o without_o which_o we_o have_v neither_o peace_n with_o god_n nor_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o grace_n act._n 14.3_o and_o 18.32_o because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o lord_n derive_v unto_o we_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n 14.3_o act._n 14.3_o and_o all_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o his_o sanctify_a spirit_n 13.26_o phil._n 2.16_o act._n 13.26_o it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o life_n phil._n 2.16_o and_o the_o word_n of_o salvation_n act._n 13.26_o because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v save_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o be_v certain_o assure_v of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n 13.44_o matth._n 13.44_o it_o be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n matth._n 13.44_o because_o thereby_o we_o be_v bring_v first_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o afterward_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n it_o be_v that_o heavenly_a seed_n whereby_o we_o be_v beget_v unto_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o minister_n thereof_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n 4.15_o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o therefore_o without_o it_o we_o can_v never_o be_v regenerate_v and_o bear_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n even_o milk_n for_o babe_n 5.12_o 1._o cor._n 3.2_o heb._n 5.12_o and_o strong_a meat_n for_o man_n of_o ripe_a year_n 1._o cor._n 3.2_o heb._n 5.12_o whereby_o we_o be_v nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o refuse_v this_o heavenly_a food_n like_o wayward_a child_n when_o our_o heavenly_a father_n offer_v it_o unto_o we_o for_o so_o our_o soul_n be_v hunger-starved_a nothing_o can_v follow_v but_o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n it_o be_v the_o physic_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n they_o be_v cure_v and_o restore_v for_o as_o christ_n be_v our_o heavenly_a physician_n so_o be_v his_o word_n the_o potion_n which_o he_o give_v to_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o preservative_n which_o confirm_v we_o in_o health_n and_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o leprous_a infection_n of_o sin_n yea_o this_o physic_n be_v so_o sovereign_a that_o though_o with_o lazarus_n be_v have_v lie_v dead_a in_o our_o grave_n four_o day_n that_o be_v continue_v long_o in_o our_o natural_a corruption_n yet_o this_o physic_n be_v apply_v will_v raise_v we_o up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o neglect_v this_o divine_a physic_n be_v subject_a to_o all_o infection_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v infect_v can_v never_o attain_v to_o their_o health_n again_o it_o be_v the_o square_a and_o rule_v of_o our_o life_n from_o which_o we_o must_v not_o decline_v neither_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o on_o the_o left_a 5.32_o deut._n 5.32_o deut._n 5.32_o and_o therefore_o without_o it_o our_o work_n must_v needs_o be_v crooked_a in_o god_n sight_n it_o be_v a_o lantern_n to_o our_o foot_n 119.105_o psal_n 119.105_o and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o path_n psal_n 119.105_o whereby_o we_o be_v guide_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v we_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n which_o be_v take_v away_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o be_v every_o step_n ready_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o eternal_a destruction_n it_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherewith_o we_o defend_v ourselves_o and_o offend_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 6.17_o eph._n 6.17_o eph._n 6.17_o which_o be_v neglect_v or_o not_o skilful_o use_v we_o shall_v lie_v open_a to_o all_o thrust_n and_o blow_n and_o be_v easy_o overcome_v in_o a_o word_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o all_o use_n as_o be_v the_o only_a ordinary_a mean_n ordain_v to_o convey_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a and_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o therefore_o great_a folly_n it_o be_v for_o any_o man_n to_o contemn_v it_o or_o to_o prefer_v before_o it_o vain_a pleasure_n or_o trifle_a commodity_n which_o also_o be_v momentanie_n and_o uncertain_a §_o sect._n 4_o four_o motive_n the_o four_o motive_n the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o strong_a argument_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o the_o diligent_a and_o careful_a hear_n thereof_o for_o first_o thereby_o we_o become_v true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n out_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n and_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o this_o appear_v eph._n 4.11.12_o 4.11.12_o eph._n 4.11.12_o where_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o the_o end_n of_o the_o ministry_n be_v for_o the_o gather_v together_o

seven_o devil_n or_o in_o matthew_n and_o zacheus_n the_o publican_n or_o in_o paul_n who_o persecute_a the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o a_o word_n what_o worthiness_n be_v in_o any_o of_o god_n saint_n before_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v call_v and_o convert_v and_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n in_o which_o they_o wallow_v and_o endue_v they_o with_o some_o measure_n of_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o hear_v that_o our_o unfitnesse_n to_o hear_v shall_v not_o make_v we_o neglect_v hear_v whereas_o he_o object_v our_o unfitness_n to_o hear_v because_o our_o ear_n be_v dull_a our_o eye_n blind_a our_o heart_n hard_a and_o our_o will_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o corrupt_v and_o disorder_v this_o must_v not_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o hear_n of_o god_n 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commandment_n to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v his_o gospel_n wherein_o he_o promise_v everlasting_a life_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n as_o it_o appear_v joh._n 5.38_o where_o he_o thus_o speak_v to_o the_o unbelieve_a jew_n and_o his_o word_n say_v he_o have_v you_o not_o abide_v in_o you_o for_o who_o he_o have_v send_v he_o you_o believe_v not_o whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a if_o christ_n reason_v bee_n of_o sound_a consequence_n that_o those_o have_v his_o word_n abide_v in_o they_o who_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o god_n have_v send_v even_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n so_o that_o we_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n when_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o true_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n sorrow_v and_o grieve_v that_o by_o they_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o displease_v our_o love_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n hate_v our_o sin_n because_o they_o be_v sin_n purpose_v and_o labour_v to_o forsake_v they_o and_o endeavour_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o strength_n and_o grace_n receive_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o this_o faith_n and_o this_o repentance_n we_o may_v undoubted_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a fall_n and_o great_a corruption_n that_o we_o have_v keep_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o of_o the_o father_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o shall_v be_v eternal_o glorify_v for_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n shall_v have_v everlasting_a life_n as_o our_o saviour_n testify_v joh._n 6.40_o as_o for_o our_o corruption_n they_o shall_v be_v wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o our_o imperfection_n shall_v be_v cover_v with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n so_o that_o in_o he_o we_o shall_v appear_v perfect_a before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n and_o there_o be_v accept_v as_o just_a and_o righteous_a §_o sect._n 9_o the_o three_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n call_n of_o the_o three_o part_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n whereby_o he_o become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n of_o which_o whosoever_o can_v be_v assure_v they_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o question_n of_o their_o effectual_a call_n but_o all_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o faith_n be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n for_o it_o be_v a_o property_n thereof_o to_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n it_o be_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o 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godliness_n if_o we_o be_v notingraft_v in_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n as_o himself_o affirm_v joh._n 15.4_o abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o you_o as_o the_o branch_n can_v bear_v fruit_n of_o itself_o except_o it_o abide_v in_o the_o vine_n no_o more_o can_v you_o except_v you_o abide_v in_o i_o 5._o i_o be_o the_o vine_n you_o be_v the_o branch_n he_o that_o abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o the_o same_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n for_o without_o i_o you_o can_v do_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o make_v conscience_n of_o our_o way_n and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o those_o good_a work_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v command_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o to_o this_o end_n that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v glorify_v we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n jesus_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v altogether_o unfruitful_a and_o can_v do_v nothing_o §_o sect._n 10_o but_o 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this_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v his_o work_n likewise_o yet_o these_o exhortation_n to_o godliness_n be_v to_o good_a purpose_n for_o with_o the_o exhortation_n god_n join_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o while_o he_o command_v we_o he_o give_v power_n also_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v while_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o sanctification_n he_o himself_o sanctifi_v we_o with_o his_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o now_o further_o we_o be_v to_o know_v 9.14_o that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v common_a to_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n it_o be_v 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o heb._n 9.14_o that_o as_o all_o other_o work_v of_o god_n which_o he_o exercise_v towards_o his_o creature_n so_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n likewise_o be_v common_a unto_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n for_o first_o god_n

the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o

cause_n of_o our_o mortification_n which_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n 6.4.5_o rom._n 6.4.5_o communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o do_v not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o do_v mortify_v and_o kill_v our_o natural_a corruption_n which_o heretofore_o whole_o rule_v and_o oversway_v us._n second_o the_o form_n manner_n and_o progress_n of_o this_o work_n be_v here_o express_v namely_o the_o weaken_n subdue_a and_o kill_v of_o our_o corruption_n by_o little_a and_o little_a so_o that_o this_o work_n be_v not_o perfect_v at_o once_o and_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o by_o degree_n first_o it_o be_v weaken_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o somewhat_o abate_v so_o as_o though_o it_o bear_v sway_n in_o we_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o whole_o over-rule_v we_o without_o resistance_n as_o it_o be_v use_v to_o do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o ignorance_n then_o be_v further_o enable_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o we_o prevail_v against_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o often_o rebel_n yet_o do_v we_o subdue_v it_o and_o obtain_v victory_n last_o obtain_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v and_o kill_v it_o that_o be_v though_o we_o do_v not_o utter_o deprive_v it_o of_o life_n and_o motion_n yet_o we_o give_v it_o such_o a_o deadly_a wound_n that_o it_o never_o recover_v his_o former_a strength_n but_o still_o pine_v and_o languish_v till_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n it_o also_o die_v and_o be_v whole_o abolish_v now_o while_o it_o be_v in_o this_o consumption_n and_o near_o unto_o death_n have_v a_o long_a time_n before_o be_v weak_a oftentimes_o it_o seem_v to_o recover_v strength_n and_o to_o offer_v some_o violence_n unto_o the_o regenerate_a part_n but_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o as_o though_o now_o it_o be_v on_o the_o mend_a hand_n and_o like_a to_o be_v restore_v to_o it_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n for_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o those_o that_o lie_v upon_o their_o deathbead_n so_o it_o be_v with_o our_o sick_a flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o after_o that_o nature_n seem_v spend_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o whole_o decay_v oftentimes_o fall_v into_o some_o grievous_a fit_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o life_n and_o death_n their_o strength_n seem_v redouble_v and_o far_o great_a than_o ever_o it_o be_v but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n it_o be_v no_o sign_n of_o health_n but_o a_o pang_n of_o death_n which_o near_o approach_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n now_o as_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v a_o certain_a progress_n therein_o namely_o when_o the_o dead_a carcase_n be_v also_o bury_v so_o also_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o death_n of_o sin_n 3.3.5_o rom._n 6.4_o col._n 2.12_o and_o 3.3.5_o but_o also_o a_o burial_n the_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n burial_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o sin_n which_o be_v already_o slay_v and_o dead_a do_v so_o remain_v and_o continue_v so_o that_o this_o burial_n of_o sin_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o further_a progress_n and_o continuance_n of_o our_o mortification_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o be_v bury_v then_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n etc._n etc._n so_o col._n 2.12_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o mortification_n be_v necessary_a that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n be_v hard_a and_o necessary_a which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o work_n most_o hard_o so_o also_o most_o necessary_a the_o difficulty_n appear_v by_o the_o name_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o surgeon_n who_o before_o they_o cut_v off_o any_o member_n do_v first_o mortify_v it_o that_o after_o they_o may_v take_v it_o away_o with_o less_o sense_n of_o pain_n and_o this_o be_v imply_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n whereas_o he_o injoin_v we_o if_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n offend_v we_o to_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o plain_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n 3.5_o col._n 3.5_o the_o inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n etc._n etc._n where_o call_v these_o sin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o member_n he_o intimate_v thus_o much_o that_o they_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v as_o unpleasant_a and_o painful_a unto_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o natural_a corruption_n as_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o hand_n eye_n or_o foot_n but_o though_o this_o work_n be_v most_o hard_o yet_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n even_o the_o wisdom_n thereof_o be_v death_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 8._o because_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o in_o deed_n can_v be_v rom._n 8.6_o 7._o neither_o can_v we_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v verse_n 8._o last_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v even_o the_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o if_o we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v live_v even_o the_o life_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n upon_o earth_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v in_o amity_n with_o god_n who_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.4_o psalm_n 63.4_o or_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n or_o to_o escape_v death_n and_o damnation_n or_o to_o enjoy_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n then_o be_v it_o also_o necessary_a to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o how_o hard_a and_o unpleasant_a soever_o this_o work_n seem_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o the_o difficulty_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o rather_o double_v our_o diligence_n and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o pain_n intolerable_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n so_o long_o as_o they_o remain_v like_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o our_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o chirurgeon_n to_o make_v the_o pain_n tolerable_a to_o the_o patient_a do_v first_o use_v mean_n to_o mortify_v themember_v which_o they_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o so_o let_v we_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o weaken_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a affection_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v suffer_v they_o to_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v from_o we_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a passion_n or_o sense_n of_o pain_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v our_o mortification_n thereof_o of_o vivification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n do_v raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o vivification_n be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o virtue_n flow_v from_o his_o deity_n be_v first_o powerful_a in_o his_o own_o flesh_n raise_v it_o out_o of_o grave_n and_o give_v it_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o head_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n it_o do_v also_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n this_o appear_v rom._n 6.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n 3.10.11_o phili_n 3.10.11_o so_o philip._n 3.10_o 11._o where_o paul_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n for_o his_o justification_n but_o also_o to_o know_v and_o