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lord_n joh._n 16._o 8._o 9_o 10._o which_o be_v now_o receive_v and_o yield_v to_o so_o as_o it_o may_v have_v its_o perfect_a work_n will_v burn_v up_o that_o and_o nothing_o but_o that_o which_o will_v destroy_v the_o man_n and_o heat_n with_o desire_n and_o fitness_n to_o receive_v the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n pro._n 1._o 23_o and_o 6._o 23._o but_o if_o refuse_v and_o reject_v till_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n be_v past_a the_o same_o spirit_n convincement_n now_o reject_v shall_v after_o seize_v on_o they_o so_o as_o they_o can_v avoid_v it_o but_o it_o will_v kindle_v a_o fire_n that_o shall_v everlasting_o burn_v on_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o ever_o and_o can_v be_v quench_v isa_n 45._o 23._o phill._n 2._o 9_o 10._o 11._o isa_n 30._o 33._o 2_o thes_n 1._o 7._o 8._o 9_o 2._o correction_n and_o punishment_n add_v where_o convincement_n and_o reproof_n be_v not_o ready_o receive_v to_o set_v they_o home_o to_o the_o heart_n and_o take_v down_o man_n pride_n and_o break_v he_o off_o his_o enterprise_n and_o bow_v he_o to_o hearken_v and_o to_o submit_v to_o induâ—e_v such_o shame_n loss_n and_o pain_n in_o the_o flesh_n as_o be_v to_o be_v endure_v in_o receive_v such_o convincement_n job._n 33._o 14._o 24._o 29_o 36._o prov._n 6._o 23._o yea_o for_o christ_n sake_n to_o forsake_v all_o a_o man_n have_v to_o be_v his_o disciple_n luke_n 14._o 33._o in_o which_o they_o will_v be_v receive_v and_o bless_v and_o enrich_v with_o better_a life_n etc._n etc._n by_o christ_n but_o if_o a_o man_n refuse_v his_o convincement_n and_o correction_n and_o prize_v not_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n so_o as_o to_o bear_v that_o lay_v on_o they_o and_o undergo_v the_o loss_n of_o natural_a life_n and_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o it_o as_o require_v by_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n but_o then_o and_o in_o such_o case_n seek_v to_o save_v his_o life_n etc._n etc._n he_o shall_v certain_o lose_v it_o and_o undergo_v that_o loss_n and_o pain_n here_o if_o ever_o bring_v to_o repentance_n or_o else_o hereafter_o to_o his_o eternal_a woe_n lose_v all_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o saint_n and_o all_o enjoyment_n of_o the_o inheritance_n and_o eternal_a life_n and_o yet_o confess_v christ_n the_o lord_n and_o then_o endure_v the_o torment_n of_o everlasting_a fire_n and_o this_o oft_o affirm_v matt._n 10._o 31._o 35._o and_o 16._o 25._o 26._o mar._n 8._o 35._o 38_o and_o 9_o so_o that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o certain_a truth_n that_o to_o bring_v man_n to_o acknowledge_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o shall_v be_v bring_v to_o it_o and_o that_o in_o bring_v to_o confess_v it_o right_o here_o there_o must_v be_v a_o self_n denial_n and_o sorrow_n with_o shame_n and_o grief_n for_o sin_n and_o loss_n of_o some_o thing_n desirable_a to_o the_o natural_a life_n in_o honour_n ease_n riches_n friendship_n and_o relation_n below_o and_o it_o may_v be_v in_o some_o case_n natural_a life_n itself_o which_o if_o for_o christ_n sake_n not_o accept_v but_o refuse_v and_o not_o undergo_v they_o shall_v lose_v and_o undergo_v all_o and_o lose_v a_o far_o better_a use_n riches_n friend_n and_o relation_n and_o yet_o be_v bring_v to_o this_o confession_n to_o their_o shame_n and_o then_o suffer_v eternal_a torment_n use_v 1._o for_o every_o one_o shall_v be_v salt_v with_o fire_n which_o show_v both_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o saviour_n say_v it_o be_v better_a to_o endure_v the_o pain_n of_o this_o salt_n here_o what_o ever_o loss_n be_v in_o it_o then_o hereafter_o vers_fw-la 43._o 45._o 47._o and_o the_o necessity_n of_o take_v and_o obey_v our_o saviour_n counsel_n give_v see_v there_o be_v no_o escape_n but_o this_o salt_n with_o fire_n must_v be_v endure_v now_o or_o hereafter_o and_o this_o also_o show_v 2._o the_o vanity_n and_o deceivedness_n of_o those_o that_o think_v to_o follow_v christ_n and_o yet_o when_o his_o name_n or_o service_n require_v this_o self-denial_n suffer_v and_o loss_n seek_v to_o save_v themselves_o in_o these_o thing_n &_o yet_o think_v to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o also_o and_o so_o to_o serve_v god_n &_o mammon_n &_o enjoy_v their_o desire_n in_o these_o thing_n here_o and_o life_n with_o christ_n hereafter_o and_o this_o also_o show_v 3._o to_o warm_v and_o admonish_v we_o when_o a_o price_n be_v put_v in_o our_o hand_n to_o get_v wisdom_n not_o to_o think_v it_o too_o costly_a what_o ever_o be_v to_o be_v part_v with_o for_o it_o or_o undergo_v to_o enjoy_v it_o whatever_o reproof_n to_o be_v receive_v or_o whatever_o self_n denial_n and_o shame_n or_o suffering_n to_o be_v undergo_v part_v not_o with_o the_o pâ—ize_n that_o be_v in_o truth_n for_o it_o oh_o let_v not_o lie_v vanity_n withdraw_v we_o from_o receive_v our_o own_o mercy_n but_o let_v we_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n forsake_v the_o foolish_a abase_v and_o judge_n ourselves_o in_o this_o world_n and_o so_o believe_v in_o his_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n but_o receive_v this_o salt_n with_o fire_n here_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v salt_v with_o fire_n hereafter_o and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o affirmation_n give_v by_o our_o saviour_n here_o in_o this_o case_n to_o move_v we_o whatever_o it_o be_v that_o cause_v we_o to_o offend_v how_o dear_a to_o we_o soever_o to_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o suffer_v the_o loss_n of_o it_o now_o in_o this_o life_n for_o every_o one_o shall_v be_v salt_v with_o fire_n the_o next_o be_v chap._n iii_o the_o second_o affirmation_n and_o every_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v salt_v with_o salt_n he_o speak_v here_o in_o the_o plural_a number_n every_o sacrifice_n and_o so_o as_o christ_n himself_o in_o his_o own_o body_n be_v abase_v and_o make_v despicable_a and_o despise_v and_o suffer_v much_o and_o so_o be_v crucify_a and_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o overcome_v death_n and_o rose_n again_o righteous_a in_o that_o very_a body_n and_o then_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o in_o that_o body_n a_o spotless_a sacrifice_n to_o god_n &_o so_o make_v peace_n &_o complete_v righteousness_n and_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n and_o a_o inheritance_n and_o the_o sacrifice_n that_o one_o sacrifice_n offer_v by_o he_o once_o for_o all_o and_o by_o which_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perfect_v all_o comer_n to_o god_n by_o he_o heb._n 10._o 1._o 14._o and_o 9_o 12._o 14._o 25._o 28._o and_o 7._o 25._o and_o so_o offer_v and_o present_v they_o in_o himself_o before_o god_n blameless_a col._n 1._o 22._o and_o make_v they_o enable_v they_o to_o offer_v spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a to_o god_n by_o he_o heb._n 8._o 5._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 4._o 5._o and_o every_o sacrifice_n here_o mean_v be_v of_o these_o many_o sacrifice_n and_o so_o they_o be_v and_o it_o very_o be_v both_o 1._o every_o unfeigned_a beleiver_n that_o in_o belief_n of_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v thereby_o bring_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o into_o covenant_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n to_o have_v their_o life_n in_o he_o and_o live_v to_o he_o 2._o and_o every_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n by_o such_o beleiver_n offer_v to_o god_n by_o christ_n or_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 1._o and_o every_o unfeigned_a believer_n that_o in_o belief_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n once_o offer_v by_o christ_n be_v thereby_o bring_v into_o he_o and_o so_o into_o covenant_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n to_o have_v their_o life_n in_o he_o and_o live_v to_o he_o in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v a_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o sacrifice_n psal_n 50._o 5._o and_o so_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o have_v give_v themselves_o to_o the_o lord_n
might_n and_o if_o beleiving_o mind_v will_v move_v we_o ready_o to_o extend_v mercy_n according_a to_o our_o ability_n yet_o if_o their_o proof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v as_o thereby_o we_o be_v make_v base_a and_o vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n as_o unworthy_a to_o be_v make_v his_o steward_n of_o any_o thing_n and_o for_o our_o abuse_n of_o that_o commit_v to_o our_o stewardship_n he_o may_v just_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o and_o how_o long_o it_o shall_v continue_v with_o we_o and_o what_o evil_a may_v be_v on_o earth_n soon_o and_o we_o deprive_v of_o power_n to_o do_v good_a we_o know_v not_o and_o refuse_v a_o present_a opportunity_n when_o ability_n give_v as_o we_o have_v too_o often_o do_v deserve_v to_o be_v deny_v and_o deprive_v of_o it_o when_o we_o will_v nor_o can_v that_o we_o retain_v help_v we_o without_o his_o blessing_n and_o we_o shall_v have_v judgement_n merciless_a that_o show_v no_o mercy_n &c_n &c_n if_o we_o be_v not_o thus_o salt_v and_o season_v we_o shall_v not_o so_o mind_v his_o mercy_n to_o we_o as_o to_o be_v find_v merciful_a as_o he_o be_v merciful_a but_o if_o we_o show_v any_o meâ—cy_n it_o will_v be_v either_o out_o of_o necessity_n or_o constraint_n or_o spare_o with_o scantness_n oâ—_n with_o grudge_v and_o murmur_v or_o as_o if_o we_o give_v of_o our_o own_o absolute_o and_o with_o desire_n to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n and_o have_v praise_n of_o man_n and_o boast_v and_o lift_v up_o ourselves_o or_o upbraid_a and_o defame_v such_o as_o need_v it_o 2_o cor._n 8._o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o and_o 9_o 5._o 6_o 7._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 10._o matt._n 26._o 35._o 45._o pro._n 3._o 27._o 28._o and_o 27._o 1._o eccles_n 11._o 1._o 2._o 1_o john_n 3._o 17._o jam._n 2._o 13._o 8._o if_o the_o sore_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o nation_n we_o live_v in_o though_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n displeasure_n thereby_o and_o the_o sin_n that_o have_v provoke_v such_o a_o love_a merciful_a patient_a and_o long_a suffering_n god_n to_o smite_v and_o the_o misery_n of_o man_n if_o according_a to_o his_o word_n mind_v may_v move_v and_o cause_v our_o heart_n to_o tremble_v at_o his_o woâ—d_n and_o judgement_n and_o fill_v we_o with_o mourning_n for_o the_o sin_n that_o have_v provoke_v he_o and_o for_o the_o calamity_n and_o distress_n of_o the_o people_n and_o with_o pity_n and_o compassion_n towards_o the_o afflict_a and_o so_o to_o receive_v correction_n humble_v ourselves_o under_o his_o mighty_a hand_n and_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o in_o confess_v and_o bewail_v our_o sin_n and_o pray_v earnest_o for_o we_o mercy_n in_o forgiveness_n and_o heal_a and_o so_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n to_o turn_v from_o our_o evil_a way_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n and_o so_o give_v he_o no_o â—est_n till_o he_o he_o all_o the_o nation_n yet_o if_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v as_o thereby_o we_o see_v the_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o our_o own_o natural_a heart_n and_o our_o own_o have_v two_o much_o yield_v to_o it_o and_o so_o see_v the_o plague_n of_o ove_z own_o heart_n our_o own_o sore_n and_o how_o by_o neglect_n of_o so_o great_a salvation_n and_o unkind_a requital_n of_o his_o love_n and_o grievance_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o conform_v in_o many_o thing_n to_o the_o fashion_n of_o the_o world_n since_o light_v and_o mercy_n give_v we_o and_o so_o aâ—e_v the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n and_o deserve_v even_o the_o so_o arrest_v judgement_n iâ—_n not_o thus_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o affect_v in_o our_o own_o thought_n of_o god_n displeasure_n testify_v nor_o in_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n that_o have_v provoke_v it_o nor_o with_o the_o misery_n as_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o child_n like_o and_o brotherly_a grief_n for_o the_o dishonour_n do_v to_o god_n the_o bâ—eaches_n of_o his_o law_n our_o own_o and_o breathrens_n sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o nation_n nor_o with_o compassion_n and_o pity_n towards_o man_n and_o such_o dread_n of_o god_n judgement_n as_o to_o be_v lead_v â—ightly_o to_o receive_v correction_n and_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n in_o confess_v our_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o and_o seek_v his_o face_n for_o ourselves_o and_o the_o nation_n and_o so_o to_o turn_v from_o our_o evil_a design_n and_o way_n and_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n according_a to_o his_o word_n but_o rather_o be_v lay_v the_o great_a blame_n on_o other_o as_o the_o great_a sinner_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o judgement_n and_o think_v it_o more_o needful_a for_o they_o to_o be_v afflict_v and_o fast_o and_o to_o pray_v for_o removeal_v then_o for_o ourselves_o and_o so_o they_o to_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a way_n of_o which_o we_o not_o so_o guilty_a 1_o king_n 8._o 37._o 40._o 2_o corn._n 6._o 28._o 31._o and_o 7._o 14._o jam._n 4._o 7._o 8._o 9_o 10._o lam._n 3._o 1._o 2_o 3._o hab._n 3._o 5._o 16._o 2_o sam._n 24._o 17._o 1_o cor._n 5._o 1._o 2._o 2_o cor._n 12._o 21._o but_o i_o will_v proceed_v no_o 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answer_n *_o 1._o some_o think_v it_o be_v a_o put_v beleiver_n under_o the_o law_n which_o will_v gender_v to_o bondage_n gail_n 4._o 21._o 31._o answ_n there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o be_v under_o the_o law_n to_o the_o law_n which_o gender_v to_o bondage_n and_o without_o law_n to_o god_n which_o gender_n to_o filth_n and_o profaneness_n and_o be_v not_o without_o law_n to_o god_n but_o under_o the_o law_n to_o christ_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o we_o 1_o cor_n 9_o 21._o and_o we_o be_v yet_o not_o whole_o spiritual_a but_o partly_o carnal_a and_o though_o in_o spirit_n not_o make_v free_a from_o the_o power_n dominion_n and_o charge_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n yet_o the_o body_n dead_a because_o of_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v keep_v in_o subjection_n and_o no_o far_a to_o be_v make_v free_a by_o we_o then_o by_o the_o spirit_n operation_n make_v free_a in_o and_o for_o service_n spiritual_o perform_v rom._n 7._o 14._o 25._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o and_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a and_o there_o be_v good_a usefulness_n of_o it_o if_o lawful_o use_v 1_o tim._n 1._o 8._o for_o it_o be_v good_a to_o discover_v our_o sin_n against_o it_o and_o short_a come_n of_o it_o to_o slay_v we_o of_o all_o hope_n in_o ourselves_o of_o life_n or_o in_o our_o own_o do_n and_o show_v we_o our_o desert_n of_o curse_n and_o need_v of_o christ_n its_o end_n be_v for_o righteousness_n to_o drive_v to_o christ_n gall._n 2._o 19_o rom._n 10._o 2._o 3._o 4._o so_o as_o we_o may_v acknowledge_v the_o law_n good_a holy_a and_o just_a and_o confess_v our_o carnality_n and_o sin_n and_o desert_n of_o curse_n it_o discover_v and_o fly_v to_o christ_n that_o be_v once_o under_o the_o law_n and_o die_v and_o suffer_v the_o curse_n for_o sinner_n and_o so_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o so_o believe_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n believe_v in_o he_o for_o pardon_n righteousness_n and_o life_n in_o which_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n not_o our_o reason_n will_v make_v we_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o the_o spirit_n also_o will_v afford_v we_o that_o righteousness_n which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o will_v not_o work_v in_o we_o rom._n 7._o 14._o 25._o and_o 8._o 1._o 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o 3._o 25._o gall._n 3._o 14._o 2_o cor_fw-la 5._o 21._o so_o as_o even_o these_o command_n also_o be_v a_o good_a role_n for_o the_o exercise_n of_o charity_n 1_o tim._n 1._o 5._o 6_o 8_o rom._n 13._o 8._o 9_o 10._o ephes_n 6._o
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in_o give_v up_o our_o body_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n what_o resurvation_n and_o limitation_n if_o not_o as_o those_o luke_n 9_o 59_o 61._o john_n 6._o 26._o but_o alas_o defilement_n exceed_v all_o say_v the_o flesh_n annoy_v with_o so_o many_o sinful_a lust_n and_o war_a against_o all_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o humane_a wisdom_n mix_v itself_o to_o direct_v and_o custom_n of_o many_o to_o deviate_v and_o we_o so_o weak_a of_o ourselves_o that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n that_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o eccles_n 7._o 20._o yea_o in_o such_o walk_n in_o the_o light_n as_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o we_o need_v as_o it_o be_v not_o without_o his_o blood_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o so_o as_o this_o be_v a_o consolatory_a as_o well_o as_o a_o admonitory_a say_n every_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v salt_v with_o salt_n and_o it_o may_v move_v we_o to_o see_v to_o answer_v that_o in_o truth_n which_o be_v type_v in_o the_o command_n of_o old_a with_o all_o our_o offering_n to_o offer_v salt_n and_o not_o let_v salt_n be_v lack_v to_o our_o sacrifice_n levit._n 2._o 13._o for_o as_o the_o blind_a the_o lame_a or_o sick_a or_o any_o corrupt_a thing_n be_v evil_a and_o reject_v so_o that_o which_o have_v a_o evil_a savour_n will_v not_o be_v accept_v of_o the_o lord_n mall_n 1._o 8._o 14._o and_o 2._o 13._o and_o our_o high_a priest_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o afford_v salt_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o receive_v embrace_v and_o retain_v this_o salt_n in_o his_o wholesome_a reproof_n so_o as_o we_o be_v frame_v and_o season_v thereby_o and_o as_o we_o be_v find_v want_v in_o such_o embracement_n of_o they_o to_o count_v it_o good_a and_o accept_v his_o chastisement_n use_v to_o press_v they_o home_o that_o they_o may_v take_v place_n and_o have_v their_o efficacy_n in_o we_o whatever_o we_o undergo_v or_o forgo_v in_o endure_v the_o same_o know_v according_o to_o our_o saviour_n 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out_o that_o corruption_n filth_n and_o unsavoriness_n in_o meat_n to_o be_v eat_v and_o also_o to_o make_v the_o same_o savoury_n and_o relishable_a to_o the_o pallate_n of_o the_o eater_n so_o here_o to_o signify_v something_o in_o spiritual_n of_o like_a nature_n and_o efficacy_n or_o whether_o we_o take_v the_o term_n salt_n as_o allude_v to_o our_o tip_n that_o be_v to_o use_v salt_n in_o all_o their_o sacrifice_n and_o to_o signify_v and_o set_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o truth_n or_o we_o may_v take_v the_o word_n both_o way_n for_o both_o come_v to_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sense_n so_o that_o by_o salt_n be_v here_o mean_v that_o which_o tend_v to_o be_v fit_a for_o and_o effication_n for_o purge_v out_o the_o corruption_n filth_n and_o unsavoâ—iness_n in_o we_o and_o make_v relishable_a to_o we_o the_o food_n of_o life_n give_v we_o of_o god_n to_o eat_v and_o also_o to_o purge_v out_o of_o our_o service_n that_o which_o make_v they_o unsavoury_a to_o god_n and_o frame_v we_o to_o receive_v that_o in_o which_o they_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o so_o that_o primely_a here_o to_o be_v note_v be_v what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o salt_n that_o be_v spiritual_a salt_n to_o be_v receive_v use_v and_o good_a in_o the_o use_n and_o this_o may_v be_v set_v forth_o in_o three_o thing_n that_o be_v salt_n 1._o the_o efficacy_n oâ—_n teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n in_o that_o he_o become_v and_o suffer_v and_o have_v door_n for_o mankind_n and_o what_o he_o now_o do_v for_o and_o to_o they_o and_o what_o he_o have_v to_o be_v slow_a on_o they_o that_o receive_v it_o and_o his_o mind_n that_o they_o shall_v receive_v it_o in_o his_o way_n this_o discover_v and_o set_v home_o to_o the_o heart_n be_v that_o which_o receive_v and_o believe_v will_v season_v the_o receiver_n for_o this_o certain_o discover_v in_o and_o through_o the_o suffering_n cross_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n 1_o the_o vileness_n and_o baseness_n of_o man_n in_o and_o of_o himself_o as_o from_o adam_n the_o immenseness_n of_o his_o sinfulness_n and_o woeful_a grievousness_n of_o his_o desert_n the_o vanity_n of_o all_o his_o own_o wrought_a righteousness_n the_o weakness_n and_o inability_n of_o himself_o and_o all_o other_o creature_n to_o help_v he_o so_o to_o take_v down_o his_o pride_n and_o break_v he_o of_o his_o enterprise_n isay_n 53._o 3._o 8._o rom._n 5._o 6_o and_o 8._o 3._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14._o 2_o the_o fullness_n fitness_n and_o excellency_n that_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o our_o recovery_n for_o escape_v from_o curse_n and_o for_o peace_n
that_o faith_n and_o his_o reproof_n and_o service_n require_v as_o discover_v in_o the_o gospel_n heb._n 6._o 6._o and_o 10._o 29_o 30_o 31._o and_o 12._o 25_o 2._o theâ—_n 1._o 7_o 8_o 9_o jade_n 1._o 5_o 14._o heb._n 3._o 16._o psal_n 94._o 12_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 5._o 10_o 11._o and_o these_o efficacy_n persuasion_n and_o awful_a fear_n produce_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o discovery_n of_o the_o testimony_n be_v salt_n in_o the_o believer_n and_o good_a and_o profitable_a to_o the_o believer_n for_o his_o more_o hearty_a recieve_v the_o testimony_n with_o its_o consolation_n and_o teach_n and_o so_o for_o suitable_a walk_n psal_n 25._o 9_o prov._n 1._o 7_o 8_o 9_o and_o 9_o 6_o 9_o jam._n 4._o 6_o 7._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 6._o but_o if_o any_o withdraw_v from_o the_o faith_n god_n take_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o and_o then_o his_o moisture_n dry_v up_o and_o he_o lose_v the_o saltness_n and_o savoriness_n that_o be_v in_o he_o heb._n 10._o 38._o psal_n 32._o 4._o and_o so_o 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the_o spirit_n with_o the_o testimony_n frame_v they_o to_o part_v with_o their_o own_o thought_n and_o design_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n in_o who_o they_o have_v life_n so_o as_o they_o be_v move_v and_o lead_v so_o to_o declare_v the_o gospel_n to_o other_o that_o with_o the_o convincement_n thereof_o they_o may_v draw_v they_o from_o their_o vanity_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n whence_o they_o be_v call_v the_o salt_n of_o the_o earth_n mar._n 5._o 13._o and_o so_o as_o christ_n testify_v of_o the_o world_n that_o the_o work_v thereof_o be_v evil_a john_n 7._o 7._o and_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v like_o refiner_n fire_n and_o fuller_n soap_n mat._n 3._o 2._o and_o so_o himself_o say_v he_o come_v to_o send_v fire_n on_o the_o earth_n luke_n 12._o 19_o that_o be_v to_o consume_v and_o burn_v up_o idolatry_n adultery_n fleshly_a confidence_n desire_n design_n and_o way_n of_o pursuit_n of_o such_o as_o mind_v earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o dwell_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o separate_v they_o therefrom_o that_o they_o may_v come_v into_o he_o rom._n 8._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o 1_o thes_n 1._o 9_o which_o fire_n who_o ever_o so_o quench_v as_o he_o refuse_v to_o be_v salt_v with_o it_o so_o as_o he_o refuse_v to_o be_v separate_a from_o idol_n earthy_a filthy_a and_o vain_a confidence_n desire_n design_n and_o way_n to_o embrace_v christ_n in_o his_o reproof_n and_o teach_n in_o this_o day_n of_o grace_n it_o will_v kindle_v upon_o he_o in_o another_o day_n and_o burn_v everlasting_o on_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o as_o can_v be_v quench_v iâ—_n be_v the_o work_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o ministration_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o convince_v the_o world_n job_n 16._o 8_o 9_o 10._o and_o will_v be_v effect_v first_o or_o last_o isa_n 30._o 33._o 2_o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8_o 9_o mar._n 9_o 43._o 49_o and_o so_o the_o first_o come_v of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v to_o suffer_v and_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o complete_a redemption_n and_o salvation_n in_o himself_o as_o the_o public_a man_n for_o man_n ard_n so_o to_o stay_v the_o enmity_n and_o make_v peace_n and_o atonement_n for_o man_n even_o sinner_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v isa_n 53._o 3_o 7_o 12._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o 19_o 21._o ephes_n 2._o 13_o 16._o john_n 3._o 16_o 17._o 1_o joh._n 4_o 9_o 10._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 15._o and_o so_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n joh._n 2._o 2._o yet_o for_o save_v they_o by_o that_o they_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o blessing_n gall._n â—_o 13_o 14._o in_o speak_v of_o his_o ministration_n and_o preach_v this_o peace_n and_o salvation_n which_o himself_o begin_v and_o continue_v it_o in_o the_o ministration_n of_o his_o servant_n till_o his_o come_n again_o ephes_n 2._o 17._o heb._n 2._o 1._o 4._o he_o say_v i_o come_v not_o to_o send_v peace_n on_o the_o earth_n but_o a_o sword_n he_o in_o his_o ministration_n and_o extension_n of_o peace_n and_o grace_n come_v not_o to_o give_v the_o dweller_n on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n quiet_a and_o peace_n in_o their_o sinful_a thought_n desire_n design_n course_n and_o way_n that_o because_o of_o his_o peace_n make_v for_o they_o they_o shall_v have_v such_o a_o liberty_n as_o to_o look_v for_o mercy_n and_o peace_n from_o he_o and_o be_v save_v by_o he_o though_o they_o walk_v after_o the_o imagination_n of_o their_o own_o evil_a heart_n deut._n 29._o 19_o 20_o 21._o gall._n 5._o 19_o 20._o 21._o but_o a_o sword_n to_o cut_v off_o from_o they_o these_o evil_a thought_n desire_n design_n and_o way_n which_o all_o that_o refuse_v to_o depart_v from_o will_v be_v enrage_v and_o oppose_v and_o fight_v against_o he_o and_o he_o that_o go_v on_o in_o this_o ministration_n matt._n 10._o 16._o 22._o 35_o 38._o and_o so_o he_o send_v fire_n on_o the_o earth_n that_o man_n yield_v to_o be_v salt_v thereby_o may_v come_v into_o he_o that_o come_v not_o to_o let_v sinner_n be_v such_o sinner_n still_o but_o to_o save_v they_o though_o chief_n of_o sinner_n 1_o tim._n 1._o 15._o isa_n 55._o 7._o and_o such_o as_o receive_v his_o word_n and_o begin_v to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o he_o yet_o while_o they_o be_v in_o moâ—taâ—_n body_n sit_v on_o they_o as_o resiners_n fire_n matt._n 3._o 3_o even_o so_o beleiver_n in_o he_o hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a generation_n be_v even_o so_o to_o hold_v it_o forth_o that_o in_o exâ—lâ—ing_n christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n of_o sinner_n the_o propitiation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n they_o do_v even_o thereby_o also_o so_o discover_v and_o witness_v against_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n the_o idolatry_n adultery_n false_a confidence_n evil_a design_n and_o way_n as_o that_o which_o god_n hate_v and_o thus_o continue_v in_o can_v be_v eternal_o save_v but_o in_o hear_v his_o voice_n must_v turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n and_o so_o for_o otherwise_o they_o can_v come_v into_o he_o in_o which_o he_o will_v very_o save_v they_o matt._n 10._o 16_o 28_o act_v 14._o 15_o and_o 17._o 21_o 25._o revel_v 11._o 10._o prov._n 1._o 22._o 23._o 31._o isay_n 45._o 22._o and_o in_o respect_n of_o theâ—â—_n witâ—eâ—ing_v against_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o world_n in_o show_v the_o way_n of_o escape_n and_o greatness_n of_o the_o sin_n and_o danger_n of_o neglect_v so_o great_a salvation_n all_o beleiver_n be_v right_o call_v the_o saâ—t_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o also_o salt_n in_o respect_n of_o wholesome_a reproof_n and_o admonition_n of_o one_o another_o prov._n 25._o 12_o psal_n 141._o 45._o thes_n 5._o 14._o ind._n 23._o and_o iâ—_n beleiver_n be_v salt_n but_o if_o this_o salt_n have_v lose_v its_o saltness_n iâ—_n beleiver_n by_o ofâ—_n quench_v the_o spirit_n in_o his_o reproof_n and_o salt_a efficacy_n to_o have_v it_o in_o themselves_o and_o according_o show_v it_o â—oâ—th_v to_o other_o come_v to_o lose_v their_o saltness_n in_o the_o savour_v and_o season_v efficacy_n of_o his_o reproof_n in_o the_o testimony_n they_o become_v unsavoury_a and_o worse_o than_o other_o man_n â—nâ—ir_a to_o do_v good_a in_o church_n or_o world_n not_o fit_a for_o land_n or_o dunghill_n mar._n 9_o 5._o luk._n 14._o 35._o as_o be_v say_v of_o the_o fruitless_a vinetree_n ezeck_n 15._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 21._o and_o so_o by_o all_o say_v we_o may_v understand_v what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o salt_n even_o the_o discover_v reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o and_o with_o the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n believe_v and_o the_o efficacy_n thereof_o in_o believe_v receiver_n and_o the_o beleiver_n himself_o so_o far_o as_o
of_o christ_n but_o unto_o god_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o it_o believe_v and_o so_o in_o believe_v partaker_n of_o his_o grace_n both_o savour_v and_o savour_v of_o his_o ointment_n act_n 20._o 28._o revel_v 5._o 9_o 10._o rom._n 14._o 7._o 8._o 9_o and_o so_o sit_v for_o charity_n that_o cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o infirmity_n as_o god_n daily_o do_v by_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 2._o ephes_n 4._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 7._o it_o season_v to_o climate_n high_o and_o use_v humble_o confident_o and_o reverent_o all_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n of_o his_o word_n and_o declaration_n of_o it_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n baptism_n supper_n and_o fellowship_n with_o brethren_n therein_o know_v god_n be_v not_o benefit_v by_o any_o our_o use_n of_o they_o nor_o we_o worthy_a to_o come_v into_o his_o presence_n but_o our_o libery_a of_o such_o approach_n to_o he_o in_o use_v any_o of_o his_o ordinance_n in_o which_o we_o may_v approach_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o and_o by_o christ_n for_o blessing_n be_v a_o great_a favour_n and_o privilege_n purchase_v for_o we_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o through_o his_o mediation_n by_o virtue_n thereof_o free_o give_v unto_o we_o with_o helpfulness_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n heb._n 10._o 19_o 26._o and_o 4._o 14._o 15._o 16._o 17._o and_o 7._o 25._o ephes_n 2._o 17._o 18._o rom._n 8._o 26._o and_o so_o have_v in_o we_o this_o salt_n receive_v and_o use_v the_o reproof_n of_o the_o testimony_n in_o embrace_v they_o with_o the_o efficacy_n thereof_o both_o our_o receive_v the_o testimony_n and_o our_o approach_n to_o god_n by_o christ_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o service_n of_o love_n for_o his_o sake_n will_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o cant._n 5._o 1_o 2._o and_o our_o service_n profitable_a to_o man_n rom._n 14._o 17_o 18._o and_o thus_o we_o may_v understand_v the_o verity_n of_o the_o sentence_n salt_n be_v good_a it_o be_v very_o good_a for_o its_o end_n and_o much_o profitable_a if_o it_o retain_v its_o saltness_n that_o be_v if_o we_o so_o retain_v in_o oâ—â—_n hâ—â—_n be_v the_o truth_n in_o our_o persuasion_n the_o verity_n of_o this_o discover_v reproof_n of_o the_o testimony_n embrace_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o effect_n thereof_o according_o demeaning_n ourselves_o and_o so_o hold_v forth_o the_o testimony_n that_o with_o it_o we_o hold_v forth_o the_o same_o discover_v reproof_n for_o such_o convincement_n that_o as_o we_o be_v in_o hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n light_v so_o by_o these_o reproof_n with_o and_o by_o it_o we_o may_v be_v salt_v and_o so_o salt_n be_v good_a as_o in_o chap._n v._n the_o caution_n or_o condition_n second_o the_o caution_n or_o condition_n but_o if_o the_o salt_n have_v lose_v his_o saltness_n wherewith_o will_v you_o season_v it_o luke_n 14._o 33._o 35._o wherewith_o shall_v it_o be_v season_v it_o be_v neither_o fit_n for_o the_o land_n nor_o yet_o for_o the_o dunghill_n but_o man_n cast_v it_o out_o and_o this_o also_o a_o thing_n of_o so_o great_a concernment_n to_o be_v heed_v that_o our_o saviour_n call_v we_o say_v he_o that_o have_v ear_n to_o hear_v let_v he_o hear_v so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a objection_n to_o say_v salt_n can_v lose_v its_o saltness_n especial_o that_o which_o proceed_v from_o the_o testimony_n and_o be_v call_v salt_n where_o once_o receive_v have_v its_o saltness_n the_o saltness_n can_v be_v lose_v which_o need_v no_o other_o answer_n to_o show_v the_o falseness_n of_o it_o but_o the_o very_a discourse_n and_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n here_o mar._n 9_o 43._o 50._o and_o luke_n 14._o 26._o 35._o and_o matt._n 5._o 13._o yea_o this_o objection_n contradict_v plain_o and_o charge_v with_o vanity_n the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o say_n which_o objection_n may_v be_v soon_o answer_v in_o show_v what_o salt_n be_v chap._n 4._o salt_n as_o proceed_v from_o that_o by_o the_o spirit_n discover_v in_o the_o testimony_n lose_v not_o its_o saltness_n but_o have_v and_o will_v have_v its_o efficacy_n now_o or_o hereafter_o as_o have_v be_v show_v but_o as_o in_o this_o day_n of_o grace_n lightning_n on_o the_o heart_n and_o receive_v by_o any_o in_o believe_v it_o may_v by_o resistance_n and_o departure_n from_o imbrace_v the_o reproof_n with_o its_o efficacy_n come_v to_o be_v lose_v by_o they_o and_o in_o scripture_n we_o find_v 1._o as_o jesus_n christ_n as_o witness_v of_o in_o the_o testimony_n be_v light_n life_n the_o fountain_n of_o life_n full_a of_o efficacy_n the_o quicken_a spirit_n and_o yet_o some_o that_o have_v be_v enlighten_v and_o enliun_v by_o he_o and_o taste_v of_o his_o gracious_a efficacy_n have_v after_o by_o turn_v aside_o to_o some_o other_o desire_n delight_n confidence_n or_o service_n of_o some_o proud_a or_o fleshly_a lust_n come_v to_o crucify_v christ_n again_o to_o themselves_o and_o make_v he_o of_o no_o effect_n to_o themselves_o though_o they_o can_v crucify_v christ_n again_o in_o himself_o he_o be_v alive_a for_o evermore_o and_o can_v die_v no_o more_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o live_n and_o save_v efficacy_n they_o crucify_v he_o to_o themselves_o and_o make_v he_o of_o no_o effect_n to_o themselves_o for_o save_v heb._n 6._o 6._o so_o as_o though_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o as_o flow_v from_o he_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a yet_o such_o as_o receive_v it_o not_o right_o to_o be_v save_v by_o it_o their_o receive_n be_v in_o vain_a in_o respect_n of_o save_v to_o they_o 2_o cor._n 6._o 2._o yea_o they_o may_v so_o pervert_v that_o which_o be_v right_a and_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o into_o lasciviousness_n job_n 33._o 27._o deut._n 29._o 19_o judas_n 4._o though_o it_o will_v one_o day_n have_v its_o effect_n on_o they_o to_o their_o just_a judgement_n and_o perdition_n as_o have_v be_v show_v even_o so_o also_o jesus_n christ_n be_v as_o refiner_n fire_n and_o fuller_n soap_n and_o in_o his_o ministration_n send_v fire_n on_o the_o earth_n by_o the_o spirit_n convincement_n in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o they_o matt._n 3._o 2._o luke_n 12._o 49._o as_o be_v foreshew_v which_o convincement_n be_v salt_n that_o lose_v not_o its_o saltness_n as_o it_o proceed_v from_o he_o but_o do_v convince_v where_o it_o light_v and_o be_v not_o reject_v and_o in_o every_o receiver_n have_v its_o saltness_n in_o its_o efficacy_n in_o some_o measure_n in_o they_o and_o such_o as_o reâ—use_v now_o it_o will_v have_v it_o in_o another_o day_n to_o their_o shame_n and_o perdition_n and_o those_o that_o begin_v to_o receive_v it_o and_o be_v make_v base_a and_o vile_a in_o their_o own_o eye_n to_o loath_a and_o deny_v themselves_o and_o prize_n and_o desire_v after_o christ_n there_o be_v of_o the_o saltness_n in_o they_o but_o if_o after_o they_o look_v on_o so_o as_o to_o long_o after_o some_o other_o thing_n as_o the_o glory_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n or_o any_o imaginary_a excellency_n so_o as_o they_o refuse_v turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n and_o so_o to_o lay_v aside_o their_o pride_n and_o vain_a desire_n and_o design_n they_o therein_o harden_v themselves_o and_o so_o lose_v the_o saltness_n that_o be_v in_o they_o jer._n 2._o 17._o 22._o and_o 34._o 10._o 11._o 15._o 16._o 17._o hosea_n 13._o 1._o 2._o 3._o and_o 6._o 4._o rom._n 2._o 4._o 5._o prov._n 28._o 13._o 14._o and_o such_o may_v yet_o for_o a_o time_n retain_v that_o in_o which_o the_o saltness_n be_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o doctrine_n though_o the_o saltness_n in_o they_o be_v lose_v and_o so_o though_o in_o notion_n and_o profession_n they_o hold_v the_o truth_n yet_o it_o be_v in_o unrightousness_n isai_n 48._o 1._o rom._n 1._o 18._o and_o though_o they_o hold_v and_o profess_v the_o faith_n in_o all_o the_o fundamental_a article_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o yet_o in_o and_o to_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o live_a efficacy_n in_o they_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a faith_n a_o carcase_n of_o faith_n without_o spirit_n jam._n 2._o 20._o 26._o profess_v to_o know_v god_n and_o by_o work_n deny_v he_o tit._n 1._o 16._o and_o in_o this_o respect_n of_o the_o testimony_n reproof_n begin_v to_o be_v receive_v and_o therein_o have_v its_o saltness_n in_o the_o receiver_n by_o such_o receiver_n after_o depart_v from_o what_o ever_o any_o say_v to_o the_o contrary_a the_o salt_n such_o have_v receive_v may_v come_v to_o lose_v its_o saltness_n in_o they_o 2_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o efficacy_n mention_v chap._n 4._o work_v in_o the_o believe_a reciever_n if_o such_o reciever_n withdraw_v from_o their_o
salt_n with_o its_o saltness_n that_o our_o member_n on_o earth_n may_v be_v mortify_v and_o give_v up_o as_o weapon_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o righteousness_n pro._n 26._o 3._o coll._n 3._o 5._o 6._o rom._n 6._o 16._o 19_o therefore_o in_o obedience_n to_o our_o saviour_n command_n let_v we_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o that_o be_v let_v we_o have_v it_o in_o our_o mind_n persuasion_n and_o usefulness_n as_o habituate_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o the_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n of_o the_o spirit_n reprove_v discovery_n in_o the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o it_o as_o mention_v chapter_n 4._o at_o 1._o 2_o 3._o have_v they_o habituate_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o so_o have_v in_o we_o even_o all_o of_o they_o namely_o 1._o that_o low_a and_o base_a estimate_n of_o ourselves_o as_o adam_n son_n of_o our_o wisdom_n as_o folly_n our_o strength_n weakness_n our_o best_a deed_n as_o filthy_a rag_n our_o sin_n vile_a ourselves_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a which_o be_v discover_v to_o we_o and_o effect_v in_o we_o in_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n crucify_a for_o we_o isa_n 53._o 6._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o 24._o 25._o 2._o that_o more_o vile_a estimate_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o base_a and_o vile_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o willing_a sin_v after_o we_o come_v to_o understanding_n and_o have_v mean_n use_v towards_o we_o which_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o and_o by_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o compassion_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o manward_n in_o call_v we_o thereby_o when_o we_o be_v such_o foolish_a and_o disobedient_a one_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n tit._n 3._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 3._o that_o far_o low_a estimate_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o short_a answer_v that_o grace_n and_o great_a scantiness_n in_o likeness_n to_o he_o and_o many_o unkind_a usage_n and_o ill_a requital_n of_o his_o love_n be_v in_o this_o respect_n with_o the_o former_a the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n which_o the_o infinite_a riches_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o grace_n dispense_v and_o continue_v to_o such_o unworthy_a and_o ill_a requite_v once_o do_v in_o such_o appearance_n of_o it_o effect_v in_o we_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 15._o 4._o that_o contempt_n and_o low_a estimate_n of_o the_o fellowship_n friendship_n applause_n honour_n dignity_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n and_o all_o the_o conceit_a righteousness_n and_o privilege_n thereof_o which_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o and_o by_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n as_o discover_v in_o the_o whole_a of_o the_o testimony_n of_o he_o to_o we_o phil._n 3._o 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 5._o that_o abhor_v and_o hatred_n of_o idolatry_n perjury_n blasphemy_n profaneness_n murder_n adultery_n lie_v oppression_n covetousness_n drunkness_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o the_o appearance_n and_o dispensation_n and_o our_o receipt_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o forgiveness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o hope_v give_v we_o psal_n 119._o 110._o 128._o 6._o that_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o need_n that_o poorness_n of_o spirit_n with_o prize_v of_o and_o hunger_a after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o his_o grace_n effect_v in_o we_o by_o and_o in_o our_o receive_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o believe_v isa_n 4._o 2._o psal_n 119._o 123_o 124._o and_o herewith_o that_o loathe_n of_o ourselves_o and_o love_n of_o he_o and_o his_o word_n and_o way_n psal_n 119._o 98_o etc._n etc._n 7._o that_o persuasion_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o terribleness_n of_o the_o second_o death_n with_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n and_o judgement_n that_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o our_o behold_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o testimony_n when_o he_o draw_v we_o in_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 10._o 11._o psal_n 119._o 119_o 120._o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o say_v we_o have_v have_v but_o let_v we_o have_v all_o these_o habituate_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o in_o usefulness_n as_o mention_v chap._n 4._o and_o so_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o to_o move_v we_o hereto_o the_o command_n of_o our_o deer_n and_o love_a saviour_n so_o earnest_o press_v may_v be_v enough_o to_o prevail_v with_o we_o it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o equal_a and_o yet_o a_o word_n or_o two_o more_o may_v be_v add_v to_o warn_v we_o as_o that_o 1._o it_o be_v require_v in_o and_o suitable_a to_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n who_o in_o discovery_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n the_o wisdom_n love_n mercy_n riches_n of_o grace_n righteousness_n and_o life_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o he_o to_o be_v desire_v behold_v and_o receive_v do_v therein_o and_o thereby_o discover_v folly_n in_o we_o and_o way_n as_o foreshew_v with_o such_o strength_n of_o he_o as_o in_o accept_v we_o may_v in_o that_o season_n turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n in_o disow_v and_o so_o deny_v our_o own_o wisdom_n thought_n desire_n design_n and_o way_n which_o if_o then_o we_o do_v not_o the_o spirit_n will_v not_o be_v pour_v forth_o to_o we_o to_o make_v know_v his_o mind_n in_o his_o word_n and_o teach_v we_o so_o as_o this_o be_v suitable_a to_o his_o teach_n and_o the_o way_n to_o understand_v and_o receive_v the_o same_o prov._n 1._o 22_o 23_o 24._o and_o 10._o 17._o and_o 12._o 1._o and_o 15._o 31._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o 2._o the_o have_v this_o saltness_n in_o we_o be_v very_o needful_a and_o necessary_a for_o we_o there_o be_v in_o we_o of_o that_o self_n wisdom_n will_n and_o sinful_a just_n proceed_v from_o the_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o the_o flesh_n which_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n discover_v sinful_a and_o to_o be_v deny_v which_o if_o not_o deny_v on_o his_o reproof_n we_o can_v neither_o receive_v his_o tender_a knowledge_n grace_n teach_n and_o life_n nor_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o teach_n but_o certain_o errâ—_n and_o go_v astray_o prov._n 1._o 29._o 32_o and_o 3._o 7_o 8._o and_o 10._o 17._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o for_o 1._o the_o pride_n and_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o we_o in_o the_o flesh_n will_v â—ise_v up_o in_o its_o just_n even_o when_o we_o be_v hear_v read_v or_o meditate_v of_o the_o spirit_n testimony_n and_o his_o mind_n and_o saying_n stir_v with_o conceit_n of_o our_o own_o ability_n to_o understand_v with_o readiness_n to_o sancy_v a_o understanding_n joâ—_a 11._o 12._o and_o a_o think_v we_o know_v before_o that_o know_v â—ath_v its_o save_a work_n in_o we_o gall._n 6._o 3._o 1_o cor._n 8._o 23._o yea_o a_o presume_v to_o be_v salt_v and_o season_v the_o say_n of_o the_o testimony_n which_o be_v to_o salt_n and_o season_v we_o which_o not_o receive_v we_o count_v hard_a dangerous_a and_o absurd_a and_o so_o will_v be_v season_v they_o to_o make_v they_o easy_a and_o safe_a to_o our_o conception_n john_n 33._o 27._o and_o 21._o 22._o prov._n 3._o 2._o 6._o isa_n 40._o 13._o 14._o with_o other_o vain_a thought_n and_o just_n many_o which_o if_o at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o testimony_n we_o do_v not_o disow_v and_o deny_v we_o certain_o ere_o it_o and_o can_v right_o receive_v his_o grace_n save_o to_o ourselves_o nor_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n psal_n 2._o 3._o nor_o find_v knowledge_n pro._n 15._o 12._o 31._o 32._o and_o 14._o 6._o and_o 12._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o 19_o 2._o this_o pride_n and_o corrupt_a disposition_n stir_v and_o move_v when_o god_n in_o the_o mean_n be_v by_o and_o according_a to_o the_o testimony_n tender_v to_o we_o forgiveness_n mercy_n peace_n instruction_n consolation_n and_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o when_o we_o approach_v to_o god_n in_o hear_v prayer_n praise_n or_o fellowship_n with_o brethren_n and_o when_o we_o be_v declare_v the_o word_n to_o other_o etc._n etc._n to_o conceit_n of_o our_o own_o furniture_n and_o ability_n to_o receive_v and_o do_v to_o aspire_v after_o more_o then_o see_v in_o the_o testimony_n to_o desire_n of_o applanse_n to_o one_o self_n vain_a glory_n selâ—advancement_n and_o prehemenency_n above_o other_o and_o many_o wander_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n beside_o rom._n 7._o 21._o 23._o 1_o cor._n 4._o 6._o gall._n 1._o 11._o and_o 5._o 17._o 4._o and_o 4._o 2._o 3._o which_o if_o not_o deny_v at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o that_o testimony_n etc._n etc._n 3._o in_o that_o which_o pertain_v to_o one_o self_n for_o conversation_n and_o manage_n affair_n in_o this_o life_n this_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o the_o flesh_n raise_v motion_n of_o pride_n self_n exaltation_n and_o satisfy_n and_o so_o to_o inordinate_a affection_n
with_o envy_n and_o wrath_n and_o malice_n at_o all_o that_o cross_v the_o design_n with_o other_o unclean_a lust_n which_o if_o not_o disow_v and_o deny_v at_o the_o spirit_n reproof_n in_o the_o testimony_n we_o can_v receive_v the_o spirit_n teach_n in_o the_o testimony_n nor_o walk_v therein_o gal._n 5._o 17._o 19_o 20._o 26._o coll._n 3._o 3._o 12._o 4._o in_o our_o demeanour_n towards_o and_o deal_v with_o other_o it_o raise_v also_o these_o former_a just_n and_o like_o wise_a vain_a glory_n with_o motion_n to_o equivocation_n subtlety_n fraud_n and_o injuriousness_n for_o self_n advantage_n beside_o disdain_v the_o poor_a and_o envy_v the_o prosperity_n of_o other_o etc._n etc._n which_o if_o not_o disow_v and_o deny_v at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n we_o can_v walk_v after_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o testimony_n and_o so_o neither_o upright_o with_o god_n nor_o unblamable_o towards_o man_n tit._n 2._o 11._o 12._o jam._n 3._o 14._o 15._o 16._o 5._o in_o behold_v the_o mercy_n and_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n and_o enjoy_v they_o it_o move_v to_o be_v attribute_v too_o much_o to_o our_o own_o wisdom_n strength_n and_o industry_n and_o to_o satiate_v ourselves_o with_o they_o and_o lift_v up_o ourselves_o by_o they_o and_o so_o in_o fullness_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n beside_o the_o other_o just_n which_o if_o not_o disow_v and_o deny_v at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n we_o can_v walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n in_o use_n of_o such_o mercy_n deut._n 9_o 5._o 12._o 17._o and_o 32._o 15._o heb._n 1._o 15._o jer._n 9_o 23._o 24._o 6._o in_o behold_v correction_n and_o chastisement_n and_o feel_v they_o and_o see_v before_o judgement_n on_o man_n etc._n etc._n it_o raise_v motion_n to_o murmur_a and_o impatience_n and_o to_o use_v of_o unlawful_a mean_n or_o to_o confide_v in_o lawful_a mean_n and_o to_o overlook_v and_o count_v little_a the_o plague_n on_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o evil_a of_o our_o own_o way_n and_o to_o be_v view_v the_o evil_n of_o other_o man_n and_o judgeing_a they_o and_o not_o one_o self_n as_o the_o cause_n of_o fore_a judgement_n with_o many_o other_o ill_a thought_n beside_o which_o if_o not_o disow_v and_o deny_v at_o the_o spirit_n reproof_n in_o the_o testimony_n we_o can_v receive_v correction_n and_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o the_o teach_n of_o his_o testimony_n psal_n 78._o 18._o and_o 106._o 7._o 13._o 14._o 15._o 25._o hos_fw-la 5._o 2._o amos_n 6_o 9_o 2_o cor._n 6._o 28._o 29._o jer._n 2._o 30._o and_o 44._o 10._o 11._o zach._n 3._o 1._o 2._o but_o why_o do_v i_o run_v into_o particular_n which_o be_v endless_a for_o i_o see_v always_o in_o all_o our_o way_n there_o be_v ever_o something_o of_o the_o flesh_n to_o be_v deny_v so_o as_o from_o the_o spirit_n reproof_n in_o the_o testimony_n we_o may_v so_o deny_v it_o as_o not_o to_o to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n which_o if_o we_o do_v not_o so_o deny_v we_o can_v walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o 8._o 1._o 8._o 13._o 14._o tit._n 2._o 11._o 12._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o 23._o 24._o therefore_o it_o be_v needful_a and_o necessary_a for_o we_o always_o to_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o that_o in_o usefulness_n also_o that_o it_o may_v have_v its_o saltness_n in_o we_o as_o say_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o chapter_n and_o somewhat_o in_o châ—p_n 4._o at_o 1._o and_o 2._o and_o so_o make_v it_o impress_n and_o have_v its_o saltness_n in_o â—s_n it_o be_v a_o great_a favour_n from_o god_n when_o we_o be_v remiss_a in_o receive_v it_o to_o afflict_v and_o correct_v we_o to_o make_v it_o take_v impression_n in_o we_o as_o have_v be_v foreshew_v 3._o this_o have_a salt_n in_o ourselves_o in_o which_o it_o will_v have_v its_o saltness_n in_o we_o when_o by_o the_o spirit_n reproof_n in_o the_o testimony_n we_o be_v in_o beleif_n of_o that_o discover_v in_o christ_n humble_v under_o they_o and_o the_o correction_n use_v to_o impress_v they_o so_o as_o we_o embrace_v they_o and_o be_v bow_v to_o turn_v at_o they_o and_o frame_v by_o they_o as_o show_v chap._n 4._o it_o be_v very_o advantageous_a beneficial_a and_o profitable_a to_o we_o for_o 1._o god_n give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o teach_v the_o meek_a in_o judgement_n and_o in_o his_o way_n and_o will_v in_o due_a time_n exalt_v they_o pro._n 3._o 34._o jam._n 4._o 6._o 7._o psal_n 25._o 9_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 6._o matt._n 23._o 12._o luke_n 14._o 11._o and_o 18._o 14._o 2._o christ_n will_v pour_v out_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v know_v his_o word_n to_o such_o as_o receive_v to_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n and_o they_o shall_v get_v understanding_n and_o abide_v among_o the_o wise_a prov._n 23._o and_o 15._o 31._o 32._o 33._o 3._o such_o as_o so_o receive_v the_o word_n of_o instruction_n with_o its_o reproof_n as_o thereat_o to_o deny_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n â—o_o as_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o yield_v to_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n they_o shall_v neither_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o be_v under_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n gall._n 5._o 16._o 18._o rom._n 8._o 1._o 2._o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v to_o they_o though_o in_o their_o flesh_n annoy_v they_o and_o so_o they_o be_v so_o far_o blameless_a 4._o such_o as_o so_o receive_v his_o reproof_n as_o by_o his_o strength_n therein_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n they_o receive_v from_o he_o of_o that_o life_n in_o christ_n that_o enliven_v and_o strengthen_v they_o to_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v strength_n to_o they_o and_o their_o path_n will_v be_v as_o the_o light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o perfect_a day_n rom._n 8._o 13._o 14._o prov._n 10._o 29._o and_o 4._o 18._o the_o lord_n will_v look_v to_o and_o dwell_v with_o such_o isa_n 66._o 2._o 5._o and_o 57_o 15._o so_o that_o though_o these_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n receive_v nor_o our_o receipt_n of_o they_o be_v not_o our_o foundation_n nor_o our_o builder_n on_o it_o nor_o our_o food_n nor_o our_o clothing_n nor_o our_o life_n nor_o our_o strength_n nor_o our_o spiritual_a service_n of_o love_n yet_o they_o be_v the_o seasoner_n of_o we_o to_o come_v to_o and_o receive_v all_o and_o for_o performance_n of_o service_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n the_o way_n to_o life_n prov._n 6._o 23._o as_o have_v be_v show_v therefore_o let_v we_o look_v to_o this_o that_o we_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o 2._o have_v peace_n one_o with_o another_o this_o a_o necessary_a thing_n to_o follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n heb._n 12._o 14._o if_o possible_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o live_v peaceable_o with_o all_o man_n rom._n 12._o 18._o though_o our_o speak_v thereof_o be_v so_o ill_o take_v by_o they_o that_o they_o be_v incage_v and_o war_n against_o we_o yet_o suffer_v that_o and_o be_v we_o for_o peace_n and_o follow_v after_o the_o thing_n that_o make_v for_o peace_n psal_n 126._o 6._o 7._o that_o so_o we_o may_v give_v no_o just_a occasion_n of_o strife_n or_o offence_n to_o any_o 1_o cor._n 10._o 32._o 33._o and_o especial_o see_v that_o we_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o profess_v his_o name_n and_o so_o be_v brother_n that_o we_o have_v peace_n among_o ourselves_o 1_o thess_n 5._o 13._o and_o live_v in_o peace_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 11._o yea_o seek_v peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o 1_o pet._n 3._o 11._o and_o follow_v after_o thing_n that_o make_v for_o peace_n and_o wherewith_o one_o may_v edisie_v another_o rom._n 14._o 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 22._o that_o so_o we_o may_v keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n eph._n 4._o 3._o and_o so_o be_v sill_v and_o clothe_v with_o charity_n that_o will_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o infirmity_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 8._o that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v peacemaker_n matt._n 5._o 9_o and_o so_o be_v at_o peace_n one_o with_o another_o which_o will_v not_o be_v unless_o we_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o for_o 1._o if_o unbeleive_v and_o evil_a man_n that_o be_v hater_n of_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n oppose_v hate_v and_o persecute_v we_o though_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n to_o mankind_n and_o so_o to_o we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n to_o he_o in_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o might_n and_o with_o the_o heart_n believe_v will_v move_v we_o to_o love_n and_o pity_v they_o and_o seek_v their_o good_a by_o strive_v to_o over_o come_v their_o evil_n with_o goodness_n yet_o
1._o 2_o 3._o gall._n 5._o 13._o 14._o and_o such_o good_a use_n of_o the_o law_n put_v not_o beleiver_n under_o the_o law_n nor_o gender_n to_o bondage_n but_o be_v profitablâ—_n for_o they_o but_o o_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o law_n which_o boâ—ed_v under_o and_o not_o answer_v the_o end_n in_o fly_v to_o christ_n which_o gender_n to_o bondage_n i_o speak_v not_o of_o in_o this_o discover_v but_o of_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n and_o turn_v thereat_o which_o be_v the_o way_n to_o reâ—eive_v spirit_n and_o life_n and_o so_o bless_a freedom_n pro._n 1._o 23._o and_o 6._o 23._o *_o 2._o some_o have_v think_v this_o press_a wisdom_n reproof_n be_v not_o gospel_n like_a because_o the_o gospel_n be_v good_a news_n and_o glad_a tiding_n of_o peace_n and_o salvation_n a_o open_v the_o door_n to_o life_n and_o immortality_n a_o pâ—eaching_a forgiveness_n peace_n and_o life_n and_o all_o to_o be_v receive_v in_o believe_v and_o so_o cause_n of_o joy_n to_o all_o people_n as_o indeed_o it_o be_v isa_n 52._o 7._o rom._n 10._o 15._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 10._o act_n 13._o 38._o 39_o joh._n 3._o 14._o 15._o 16._o 17._o 18._o 36._o luke_n 2._o 10._o and_o this_o agree_v well_o with_o all_o say_v in_o this_o discourse_n for_o answ_n the_o assert_v the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n to_o be_v receive_v be_v gospel_n language_n not_o ungospel_n like_a nor_o at_o all_o eclipse_v any_o thing_n say_v of_o the_o gospel_n in_o these_o like_a place_n for_o glad_a tiding_n of_o salvation_n pardon_n peace_n life_n etc._n etc._n imply_v loss_n danger_n misery_n sin_n and_o desert_n of_o curse_n in_o those_o to_o who_o such_o tiding_n come_v and_o to_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o confess_v by_o such_o as_o believe_v and_o receive_v those_o tiding_n isa_n 53._o 67._o and_o 3._o 13._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 12._o 13_o 14_o 15._o tit._n 3._o 3._o 4._o and_o indeed_o the_o afford_v and_o receive_v such_o reproof_n be_v very_o gospel-like_a every_o way_n for_o 2._o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n the_o object_n discover_v to_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n in_o his_o work_a redemption_n and_o salvation_n in_o himself_o for_o we_o he_o be_v fiâ—st_o abaâ—ed_v and_o suffer_v and_o make_v sin_n and_o dye_v for_o we_o and_o then_o â—ose_v from_o the_o deâ—d_n ascend_v righteous_a and_o offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o receive_v all_o fullness_n of_o spirit_n to_o send_v forth_o and_o â—o_o in_o his_o ministration_n of_o gospel_n he_o suffer_v and_o dye_v and_o so_o through_o suffering_n enter_v his_o glory_n leave_v we_o a_o example_n and_o as_o by_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n he_o make_v peace_n for_o we_o so_o by_o his_o resurrection_n it_o be_v complete_v that_o it_o may_v be_v communicable_a to_o we_o for_o though_o he_o die_v to_o make_v peace_n yet_o have_v he_o not_o â—isen_v we_o can_v not_o have_v be_v justify_v by_o his_o blood_n and_o suitable_a to_o this_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v abase_v in_o ourselves_o that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v exalt_v as_o have_v be_v show_v 2._o jesus_n christ_n exalt_v and_o fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n the_o great_a prophet_n in_o make_v know_v his_o father_n name_n and_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v and_o salvation_n procure_v in_o and_o by_o himself_o for_o man_n and_o so_o have_v be_v crucify_v for_o we_o and_o discover_v of_o himself_o the_o pardon_n peace_n righteousness_n and_o life_n in_o he_o he_o be_v therein_o set_v forth_o first_o for_o the_o raise_n again_o of_o many_o and_o so_o both_o kill_v and_o make_v alive_a luke_n 23._o 4._o deut._n 32._o 39_o 1_o sam._n 2._o 6._o 7._o 8._o and_o he_o sit_v upon_o unfeigned_a beleiver_n as_o resiners_n fire_n and_o a_o purifier_n and_o so_o be_v in_o they_o by_o his_o word_n a_o spring_n of_o live_a water_n john_n 7._o 38._o and_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n breath_n on_o the_o flesh_n and_o wither_v the_o flesh_n and_o so_o quicken_v and_o enlivens_fw-la the_o spirit_n isa_n 40._o 1._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 10._o suitable_a to_o which_o be_v that_o say_v in_o this_o discourse_n 3_o in_o his_o gracious_a call_n to_o behold_v and_o credit_v he_o in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o his_o goodness_n it_o be_v to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o and_o that_o be_v from_o goodness_n it_o be_v to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o and_o that_o be_v from_o sin_n and_o evil_n as_o well_o as_o to_o enjoy_v quicken_a and_o life_n by_o he_o etc._n etc._n isa_n 45._o 22._o and_o so_o from_o that_o salvation_n see_v first_o to_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n and_o then_o receive_v the_o pour_v out_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v know_v his_o word_n and_o so_o to_o repent_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n prov._n 1._o 23._o mar._n 4._o 15._o and_o when_o so_o believe_v yet_o still_o to_o be_v deny_v themselves_o and_o receive_v the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n that_o they_o may_v be_v deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o so_o receive_v more_o abundance_n of_o life_n to_o live_v and_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n pro._n 6._o 23._o and_o 9_o 8._o 9_o and_o 15._o 5._o 31._o and_o 17._o 10._o and_o 29._o 75._o and_o 25._o 12._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o gal._n 5._o 25._o 26._o so_o that_o receive_v the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v both_o gospel_n teach_v and_o gospel_n like_o and_o the_o way_n right_o to_o receive_v the_o gospel_n *_o 3._o some_o be_v ready_a to_o think_v this_o be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o the_o believe_v rejoice_v in_o christ_n and_o so_o to_o his_o cheerful_a walk_n in_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o his_o drink_n in_o spiritual_a consolation_n and_o so_o make_v his_o life_n sad_a dumpish_a and_o unbeseeming_a but_o the_o gospel_n itself_o do_v answer_v this_o for_o answ_n this_o have_v before_o be_v prove_v false_a chap._n 3._o and_o 4._o and_o it_o be_v direct_o contrary_a to_o the_o plain_a testimony_n of_o this_o spirit_n that_o say_v the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v the_o way_n to_o life_n prov._n 6._o 23._o for_o right_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o spiritual_a thing_n the_o rod_n and_o reproof_n give_v wisdom_n prov._n 29._o 15._o and_o the_o ear_n that_o hear_v the_o reproof_n of_o life_n and_o abide_v among_o the_o wise_a and_o get_v understanding_n pro._n 15._o 31._o 32._o and_o the_o humble_a shall_v see_v his_o gratiousness_n and_o be_v glad_a psal_n 69_o 32._o â—he_n poor_a in_o spirit_n the_o mourner_n the_o meek_a bless_v etc._n etc._n matt._n 5._o 3_o 4_o 5._o for_o god_n give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o in_o due_a season_n exalt_v they_o that_o humble_a themselves_o under_o his_o mighty_a hand_n jam._n 4_o 6._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o 6._o and_o make_v darkness_n light_a before_o they_o isa_n 42._o 16._o and_o so_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o blind_a to_o see_v out_o of_o obseurity_n and_o darkness_n isa_n 29._o 18._o yea_o so_o satisfi_v the_o afflict_a soul_n that_o their_o light_n shall_v rise_v in_o obscurity_n and_o their_o darkness_n â—e_v as_o the_o noon_n day_n isa_n 58._o 10._o yea_o to_o purge_v their_o beleif_n and_o confidence_n from_o mixture_n he_o bring_v they_o to_o receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o death_n in_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v trust_v only_o in_o he_o that_o raise_v the_o dead_a and_o so_o fit_v they_o with_o consolation_n suitable_a to_o their_o afflication_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 4_o 9_o 10._o sa_o as_o in_o patience_n possess_v their_o soul_n they_o rejoice_v in_o affliction_n temptation_n and_o tribulation_n rom._n 5._o 2._o 3._o 4._o jam_n 1._o 2_o 3_o 4._o true_a it_o be_v their_o heaâ—â—_n know_v its_o own_o bitterness_n such_o as_o be_v stranger_n thereto_o intermeddle_v not_o with_o their_o joy_n prov._n 14._o 10._o and_o to_o such_o they_o may_v well_o appear_v as_o unknown_a while_o yet_o well_o know_v as_o die_v while_o behold_v they_o live_v as_o chasten_v and_o not_o kill_v as_o sorrowful_a while_o yet_o always_o rejoice_v as_o poor_a while_o yet_o make_v many_o rich_a as_o have_v nothing_o while_o possess_v all_o thing_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o not_o do_v paul_n persuasion_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o mind_v the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o testimony_n hinder_v his_o rejoice_v and_o hope_n in_o christ_n but_o salt_n oâ—_n season_v he_o for_o â—ight_n consider_v and_o hope_v 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o nor_o do_v the_o darkness_n micha_n sit_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n order_v providence_n and_o dispensation_n according_a to_o the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o testimony_n hinder_v his_o rejoice_v hope_n but_o season_n he_o for_o right_n conside_v and_o wait_v mich._n 7._o 7._o 10._o nor_o in_o look_v to_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o testimony_n do_v habakkuks_n belly_n tremble_v lip_n quiver_a rottenness_n enter_v into_o his_o bone_n and_o tremble_v in_o himself_o at_o the_o voice_n
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and_o set_v forth_o in_o three_o branch_n in_o which_o and_o in_o all_o and_o each_o of_o they_o be_v true_a blessedness_n indeed_o viz._n 1._o in_o not_o have_v sin_n impute_v to_o they_o but_o be_v accept_v and_o account_v righteous_a in_o and_o for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o even_o christ_n 2._o in_o have_v sin_n purge_v out_o of_o they_o and_o so_o whole_o take_v from_o they_o and_o be_v make_v conform_v to_o christ_n in_o righteousness_n and_o heal_n 3._o in_o be_v interest_v in_o and_o possess_v of_o all_o that_o happiness_n and_o durable_a riches_n which_o christ_n have_v procure_v for_o they_o and_o have_v to_o bestow_v on_o they_o and_o promise_v to_o confer_v on_o they_o and_o so_o blessedness_n be_v 1._o in_o not_o have_v sin_n impute_v to_o they_o not_o account_v they_o but_o accept_v for_o and_o count_v righteous_a in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o that_o have_v satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n pay_v their_o debt_n and_o overcome_v death_n and_o complete_v righteousness_n for_o they_o in_o himself_o even_o christ_n and_o this_o count_v they_o and_o that_o this_o be_v true_a blessedness_n be_v express_o affirm_v from_o psal_n 32._o 2._o in_o the_o apostle_n open_v the_o mystery_n affirm_v include_v in_o it_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 4._o 6._o 7._o 8._o yea_o in_o the_o height_n and_o complete_n of_o blessedness_n this_o also_o be_v affirm_v to_o be_v in_o it_o psal_n 85._o 2._o isa_n 33._o 24._o jer._n 31._o 34._o yea_o sure_o this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o prime_a beginning_n of_o true_a blessedness_n without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o true_a blessedness_n for_o the_o time_n will_v come_v when_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v free_v from_o the_o be_v of_o sin_n in_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v commit_v sin_n no_o more_o and_o yet_o the_o sin_n freedom_n by_o they_o not_o forgive_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n remain_v on_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v suffer_v for_o it_o everlasting_o isa_n 33._o 1._o and_o 45._o 23._o 24._o phil._n 2._o 10._o 15._o so_o that_o in_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n be_v true_a blessedness_n 2._o in_o have_v with_o this_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n sin_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n purge_v and_o purge_v out_o of_o they_o and_o so_o they_o make_v conform_v to_o christ_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n to_o have_v sin_n purge_v out_o of_o they_o by_o his_o power_n judgement_n and_o death_n will_v be_v to_o all_o man_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o unjust_a who_o as_o they_o shall_v be_v raise_v in_o a_o kind_n of_o immortality_n so_o as_o they_o can_v never_o so_o die_v again_o as_o to_o cause_n to_o be_v or_o to_o be_v sensible_a so_o they_o shall_v be_v destitute_a of_o such_o inclination_n motion_n and_o action_n of_o sin_n as_o sore_o in_o they_o but_o be_v unforgve_v suffer_v everlasting_o and_o destitute_a of_o likeness_n to_o christ_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n but_o before_o that_o day_n in_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n to_o be_v by_o his_o grace_n to_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o lordly_a and_o dommand_a power_n and_o so_o by_o degree_n from_o the_o be_v of_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o so_o to_o be_v conform_v to_o christ_n in_o righteousness_n in_o disposition_n and_o do_v righteousness_n be_v true_a blessedness_n rom._n 66._o 14._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 29._o and_o 3._o 9_o 10._o so_o as_o they_o be_v pronounce_v bless_v that_o be_v undesile_v perfect_a sincere_a in_o the_o way_n who_o walk_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o keep_v his_o testimony_n and_o seek_v he_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n that_o do_v iniquiry_n but_o walk_v in_o his_o law_n psal_n 119._o 1._o 2._o 3._o and_o 106_o 3._o and_o 15._o and_o 24._o 4._o isa_n 33._o 16._o 18._o and_o 56._o 1._o 2._o and_o with_o this_o righteousness_n in_o both_o branch_n say_v still_o bless_v 3._o in_o be_v interress_v in_o and_o possess_v of_o that_o happiness_n in_o those_o good_a thing_n and_o durable_a riches_n and_o privilege_n which_o christ_n have_v procure_v for_o they_o and_o have_v to_o bestow_v on_o they_o and_o promise_v to_o confer_v on_o they_o in_o receive_v and_o enjoyment_n where_o of_o be_v true_a blessedness_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 1._o 4._o ephes_n 1._o 3._o luke_n 14._o 15._o psal_n 89._o 15._o and_o 37._o 22._o revel_v 20._o 6._o and_o 19_o 9_o and_o sure_o in_o this_o and_o so_o in_o each_o of_o these_o and_o so_o in_o they_o all_o be_v true_a blessedness_n indeed_o and_o so_o to_o have_v our_o sin_n forgive_v and_o not_o impute_v to_o we_o but_o to_o be_v account_v righteous_a in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o have_v he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 1_o cor._n 1_o 30._o 3_o cor._n 5._o 21._o and_o to_o be_v make_v conform_v to_o he_o in_o righteousness_n and_o to_o be_v interress_v in_o and_o possess_v of_o so_o as_o to_o enjoy_v his_o privilege_n and_o durable_a riches_n be_v true_a blessedness_n indeed_o only_o in_o this_o description_n of_o blessebness_n this_o be_v to_o 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to_o they_o and_o such_o as_o wilful_o refuse_v he_o will_v reject_v etc._n etc._n pro._n 1._o 23._o to_o 29._o and_o many_o like_a say_n all_o tend_v to_o one_o and_o the_o same_o end_n which_o if_o believe_v with_o the_o heart_n it_o will_v be_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o it_o be_v his_o commandment_n we_o shall_v believe_v they_o yea_o christ_n himself_o say_v believe_v i_o john_n 4._o 21._o and_o 14._o 1._o 11._o believe_v the_o gospel_n mar._n 1._o 15._o and_o by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o prophet_n say_v believe_v god_n believe_v his_o prophet_n so_o shall_v yea_o prosper_v 2_o cron._n 20._o 20._o pro._n 4._o 10._o john_n 12._o 36._o yea_o unless_o we_o believe_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v establish_v isa_n 7._o 9_o yea_o the_o not_o believe_v these_o say_n in_o the_o testimony_n be_v a_o give_v god_n the_o lie_n 1_o john_n 5._o 10._o and_o this_o be_v the_o very_a work_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o keep_v man_n from_o believe_v this_o luke_n 8._o 12._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 4._o for_o 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pro._n 1._o 23._o and_o 9_o 4._o 6._o isa_n 55._o 1._o 2._o and_o so_o his_o command_n report_n and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n mar._n 1._o 15._o true_a it_o be_v in_o discovery_n of_o his_o great_a love_n in_o suffer_v so_o great_a and_o curse_a a_o death_n for_o we_o and_o in_o make_v it_o know_v to_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n extend_v they_o it_o grace_n to_o we_o that_o in_o believe_v we_o may_v receive_v it_o and_o so_o have_v peace_n and_o life_n in_o he_o he_o therein_o discover_v the_o vileness_n of_o our_o sin_n need_v such_o a_o ransom_n the_o vanity_n and_o emptiness_n of_o all_o wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o strength_n in_o we_o to_o help_v we_o our_o be_v so_o very_o dead_a by_o desert_n and_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n and_o god_n hatred_n of_o and_o severity_n of_o justice_n against_o our_o sinfulness_n that_o his_o own_o son_n the_o holy_a one_o have_v undertake_v for_o we_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v nor_o abate_v he_o one_o jot_n of_o all_o the_o curse_n do_v to_o we_o but_o judge_v he_o in_o the_o flesh_n for_o it_o all_o and_o inflict_v it_o all_o on_o he_o and_o he_o suffer_v it_o for_o we_o without_o which_o we_o can_v not_o have_v have_v no_o escape_n heb._n 9_o 22._o rom._n 5._o 6._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14._o rom._n 8._o 3._o matt._n 26._o 38_o 39_o isa_n 53._o 4._o 5._o 6._o which_o be_v to_o be_v own_v by_o we_o if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o rom._n 4._o 25._o and_o 3._o 10._o 21._o beside_o in_o discover_v this_o that_o we_o may_v live_v to_o he_o who_o have_v power_n to_o take_v away_o our_o after_o sin_n he_o discover_v the_o more_o abundant_a vileness_n of_o our_o sinning_n against_o the_o light_n and_o grace_v extend_v by_o such_o a_o redeemer_n and_o its_o desert_n of_o a_o great_a curse_n than_o the_o former_a john_n 1._o 9_o 9_o 10._o 11._o 29._o and_o 3._o 19_o 20._o and_o 12._o 48._o and_o such_o manner_n sin_v with_o our_o pride_n and_o self_n considence_n and_o design_n to_o be_v confess_v and_o turn_v from_o own_v ourselves_o as_o 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at_o his_o reproof_n and_o confess_v their_o sinfulness_n and_o the_o defilement_n of_o their_o own_o wrought_a righteousness_n &_o blessing_n therein_o be_v still_o to_o be_v meet_v with_o isa_n 64._o 6_o 7._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 14._o and_o 15._o 31._o 32._o 33._o john_n 1._o 9_o that_o so_o we_o may_v still_o be_v find_v believe_v in_o he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a rom._n 1._o 4._o 5._o which_o otherwise_o we_o can_v be_v for_o though_o a_o man_n believe_v his_o say_n that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rose_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o that_o whoever_o beleive_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n yet_o if_o this_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o heart_n embrace_v that_o he_o humble_v himself_o to_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n he_o will_v either_o in_o his_o severity_n by_o his_o consequence_n turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o laciviousness_n jud._n 4._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o or_o in_o his_o fleshly_a zeal_n set_v upon_o some_o deed_n of_o righteousness_n of_o his_o own_o to_o get_v or_o claim_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o rom._n 9_o 32._o 33._o and_o 10._o 3._o luke_n 18._o 11._o and_o so_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o the_o blessing_n for_o refuse_v reproof_n be_v bruitishness_n pro._n 12._o 1_o and_o 13._o 1._o and_o cause_v to_o err_v pro._n 10._o 17._o for_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v the_o way_n of_o life_n pro._n 6._o 23._o so_o that_o its_o evident_a and_o clear_a this_o be_v one_o of_o his_o commandment_n to_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n and_o the_o do_v it_o to_o be_v ever_o join_v with_o the_o former_a therefore_o let_v we_o so_o to_o do_v both_o the_o first_o and_o so_o this_o 3._o that_o from_o his_o pour_v forth_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v know_v his_o word_n to_o we_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o in_o his_o name_n 2_o cron._n 20._o 20_o john_n 14._o 1._o sure_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n 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rom_n 5._o 6_o 10._o and_o 8_o 32._o 34._o such_o believe_v the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o say_n therein_o as_o own_v our_o own_o weakness_n we_o believe_v in_o god_n for_o that_o promise_v be_v that_o believe_v that_o so_o receive_v the_o faith_n that_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o beleiver_n for_o righteousness_n rom._n 4._o 17._o 24_o 25._o and_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n that_o we_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n 1_o john_n 3._o 23._o yea_o in_o and_o through_o believe_v that_o he_o have_v suffer_v and_o do_v and_o complete_v for_o we_o in_o his_o own_o body_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o for_o all_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o we_o this_o the_o believe_v in_o he_o in_o which_o the_o faith_n be_v so_o receive_v that_o it_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o beleiver_n for_o righteousness_n and_o so_o it_o be_v his_o faith_n rom._n 4._o 5._o 9_o 11._o 17._o 24._o 25._o that_o as_o it_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o so_o 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17._o 7._o and_o this_o be_v a_o needful_a and_o very_a profitable_a commandment_n for_o we_o for_o though_o a_o man_n believe_v the_o say_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o what_o christ_n have_v suffer_v and_o do_v for_o all_o man_n and_o that_o his_o love_n be_v commend_v there_o through_o yet_o if_o he_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n to_o be_v save_v by_o it_o so_o as_o he_o turn_v in_o at_o his_o reproof_n and_o receive_v the_o pour_v out_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v know_v his_o word_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o for_o that_o promise_a he_o be_v not_o yet_o make_v free_a by_o christ_n the_o son_n as_o a_o son_n john_n 8._o 31._o 36._o and_o so_o as_o yet_o liable_a to_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n or_o to_o make_v up_o a_o righteousness_n of_o his_o own_o to_o claim_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o as_o have_v be_v show_v yea_o and_o so_o to_o receive_v damnable_a delusion_n 2_o thes_n 2._o 10._o 11._o 12._o yea_o though_o sprinkle_v with_o water_n and_o move_v by_o spirit_n yet_o if_o not_o bear_v of_o water_n and_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v the_o kingdom_n 2._o 3._o 5._o but_o from_o the_o beleif_n of_o the_o testimony_n and_o its_o say_n turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n and_o so_o receive_v the_o spirit_n make_v know_v his_o word_n that_o he_o beleive_v on_o he_o for_o that_o he_o kath_v promise_v he_o begin_v to_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o spirit_n and_o to_o be_v make_v free_a and_o be_v a_o son_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n indeed_o gall._n 4._o 6._o 7_o and_o 3._o 26._o and_o be_v so_o confide_v and_o hope_v in_o he_o he_o be_v still_o to_o hold_v fast_o this_o confidence_n heb._n 3._o 6._o 14._o and_o so_o to_o trust_v perfect_o in_o he_o at_o all_o time_n and_o for_o the_o grace_n to_o be_v bring_v we_o in_o the_o revelation_n of_o christ_n for_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n psal_n 62._o 8._o 1_o pe._n 13._o therefore_o in_o do_v both_o the_o foremention_v commandment_n let_v we_o do_v this_o also_o that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v the_o blessing_n 4._o that_o for_o his_o great_a free_a and_o rich_a love_n and_o goodness_n thus_o believe_v we_o confess_v his_o name_n in_o the_o gospel_n in_o word_n and_o conversation_n and_o in_o and_o for_o this_o confession_n sake_n that_o we_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v christ_n in_o his_o instruction_n in_o example_n give_v we_o phill._n 1._o 27._o 29._o and_o 2._o 8._o 16_o 17._o 2_o thes_n 1._o 4._o 5._o 6._o 7._o and_o as_o to_o this_o confession_n of_o he_o in_o self_n denial_n and_o bear_v his_o reproach_n before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o blessing_n be_v promise_v matt._n 10._o 32._o luke_n 12._o 8._o psal_n 31._o 19_o and_o like_a as_o he_o be_v abase_v despise_v persecute_a and_o persecute_v all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o mortal_a life_n and_o in_o patience_n bear_v it_o give_v we_o a_o example_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 21._o 22._o 23._o and_o as_o his_o first_o come_v and_o suffer_v and_o death_n be_v not_o to_o exempt_a man_n whole_o from_o feel_a misery_n and_o death_n but_o in_o his_o father_n way_n and_o season_n to_o redeem_v they_o out_o of_o both_o so_o as_o it_o be_v appoint_v to_o man_n once_o to_o die_v heb._n 9_o 27._o and_o to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o bear_v his_o reproach_n and_o suffer_v tribulation_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n matt._n 10._o 22._o 24._o 25._o mar._n 13._o 12._o 13._o 1_o thess_n 3._o 4._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 12._o and_o so_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n whosoever_o will_v come_v after_o i_o if_o
commandment_n bless_v this_o absolute_o affirm_v and_o so_o psal_n 119._o 1._o 6._o and_o though_o they_o have_v sin_n dwell_v in_o their_o flesh_n annoy_v they_o and_o trouble_v they_o with_o its_o just_n yet_o while_o in_o beleif_n of_o the_o grace_n in_o christ_n they_o do_v not_o consent_v to_o and_o allow_v the_o same_o so_o as_o to_o make_v it_o so_o their_o own_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v to_o they_o but_o they_o be_v in_o favour_n with_o god_n for_o christ_n his_o sake_n and_o grace_v dispense_v to_o they_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 32._o 1._o 6._o rom._n 4._o 5._o 8._o 11._o and_o 7._o 14._o 25._o and_o 8._o 1._o 2._o yea_o in_o do_v every_o and_o each_o one_o and_o all_o these_o commandment_n for_o 1._o in_o hearty_a believe_v the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n and_o say_n therein_o it_o will_v work_v save_o and_o bring_v unto_o righteousness_n rom._n 1._o 16._o and_o 10._o 9_o 10._o 1_o thes_n 2._o 13._o john_n 16._o 27._o 2_o thes_n 1._o 10._o and_o 2._o in_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n confess_v our_o sinfulness_n and_o the_o evil_a of_o our_o design_n and_o way_n disow_v by_o those_o say_n of_o he_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o therefore_o and_o approve_v the_o light_n in_o this_o do_n we_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o light_n and_o he_o will_v pour_v forth_o his_o spirit_n to_o make_v know_v his_o word_n to_o we_o so_o as_o we_o shall_v know_v what_o and_o how_o to_o believe_v and_o receive_v strength_n enable_v thereto_o psal_n 32._o 5._o 6._o prov._n 1._o 23._o john_n 3._o 21._o and_o 3._o in_o believe_v on_o he_o in_o his_o name_n and_o word_n from_o love_n and_o grace_n in_o christ_n discover_v believe_v and_o cru_v in_o he_o for_o performance_n of_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n to_o we_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o all_o see_v and_o sensible_a hope_n we_o sit_v in_o darkness_n yet_o he_o will_v be_v even_o then_o a_o light_n to_o we_o isa_n 50._o 9_o 10._o mich._n 7._o 8_o 9_o and_o christ_n and_o the_o righteousness_n in_o he_o be_v impute_v to_o we_o and_o forgiveness_n justification_n acceptation_n into_o favour_n with_o quicken_a interest_n in_o sonlike_a privilege_n and_o hope_n of_o glory_n receive_v rom._n 4._o 5._o 11._o 17._o 22._o 23._o and_o 5._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 9_o 10._o so_o that_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o psal_n 2._o 12._o so_o as_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o mount_n zion_n that_o can_v be_v move_v psal_n 125._o 1._o 2._o and_o 4._o in_o confess_v his_o name_n deny_v ourselves_o and_o bear_v his_o reproach_n among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o suffer_v loss_n of_o outward_a and_o natural_a relation_n and_o accommodation_n yea_o life_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n we_o shall_v therein_o receive_v suitable_a support_n and_o consolation_n in_o suffering_n and_o assurance_n of_o exceed_v and_o more_o abundant_a reward_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a mat._n 10._o 32._o isa_n 43._o 2._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 4._o 5._o mat._n 19_o 28._o 29._o rom._n 8._o 18._o revel_v 7._o 14._o 17._o therefore_o bless_v mat._n 5._o 10._o 11._o 12._o and_o 5._o in_o love_v one_o another_o as_o he_o have_v love_v we_o and_o so_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o that_o love_n in_o work_n of_o mercy_n where_o we_o can_v look_v for_o no_o return_n or_o recompense_v from_o man_n we_o lie_v up_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n and_o receive_v inward_a mercy_n and_o assurance_n of_o be_v reward_v in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a mat._n 5._o 7._o and_o 6._o 14._o 20._o luke_n 12._o 31._o psalm_n 141._o 1._o 2._o 3._o and_o 112._o 5._o 6._o 9_o pro_fw-la 19_o 17._o eccl._n 11._o 1._o 2._o so_o bless_v be_v such_o as_o do_v this_o commandment_n and_o 6._o in_o abuse_v ourselves_o and_o not_o seek_v any_o applause_n to_o ourselves_o or_o our_o own_o design_n but_o give_v glory_n to_o he_o and_o his_o word_n and_o so_o aim_v at_o and_o seek_v to_o glorify_v he_o and_o occasion_n and_o win_v in_o other_o to_o glorify_v he_o he_o will_v approve_v we_o and_o we_o shall_v discern_v his_o goodness_n and_o in_o due_a season_n be_v will_v glorify_v we_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o 6._o mat._n 5._o 8._o 1_o sam._n 2._o 30._o and_o 7._o in_o patience_n possess_v our_o soul_n keep_v the_o say_v and_o finish_v our_o course_n wait_v and_o look_v for_o the_o appearance_n and_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o his_o kingdom_n we_o be_v assure_v he_o will_v appear_v without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n to_o we_o and_o we_o shall_v then_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n and_o righteousness_n luke_n 21._o 19_o 2_o tim._n 4._o 7._o 8._o heb._n 10._o 35._o 39_o and_o 9_o 28._o jam._n 1._o 12._o coll._n 31._o 4_o and_o it_o be_v plain_o say_v bless_a be_v they_o yea_o every_o one_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n yea_o in_o do_v they_o bless_v for_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n part_n the_o do_v of_o his_o command_n thus_o be_v wisdom_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n and_o they_o have_v a_o good_a understanding_n that_o do_v it_o that_o be_v that_o do_v his_o commandment_n the_o praise_n of_o it_o endure_v for_o ever_o job._n 28._o 28._o psal_n 111._o 10._o and_o they_o be_v even_o now_o bless_a while_n so_o do_v psal_n 112._o 1._o for_o in_o keep_v they_o there_o be_v great_a reward_n and_o this_o be_v see_v also_o in_o the_o end_n require_v namely_o chap._n v._n *_o 4_o observable_a the_o end_n require_v and_o to_o be_v aim_v at_o in_o do_v his_o commandment_n yea_o the_o issue_n of_o so_o do_v they_o be_v express_v to_o be_v that_o we_o may_v have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o have_v that_o right_a may_v enter_v in_o through_o the_o gate_n into_o the_o city_n so_o that_o to_o have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o such_o a_o right_n as_o by_o it_o we_o may_v enter_v into_o the_o city_n be_v the_o end_n and_o issue_n express_v the_o tree_n of_o liâ—e_z be_v know_v to_o be_v jesus_n christ_n the_o true_a wisdom_n of_o god_n pro._n 3._o 12._o yea_o the_o prince_n of_o who_o that_o be_v affirm_v psal_n 1._o 3._o and_o 52._o 8._o hos_fw-la 14._o 8._o and_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o sacrifice_n be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o heb._n 13._o 8._o but_o in_o respect_n of_o demonstration_n manifestation_n and_o appearance_n to_o us-ward_n he_o be_v two_o way_n consider_v *_o first_o as_o testify_v and_o demonstrate_v and_o the_o mystery_n open_v in_o a_o word_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v see_v by_o faith_n in_o believe_v *_o second_o as_o testify_v to_o be_v see_v in_o his_o glory_n as_o he_o be_v and_o as_o we_o be_v see_v but_o yet_o not_o so_o demonstrate_v as_o to_o be_v so_o see_v and_o according_a to_o the_o testimony_n so_o *_o first_o behold_v and_o consider_v he_o as_o he_o be_v demonstrate_v manifest_v and_o set_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n with_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o incarnation_n and_o have_v be_v make_v under_o the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o suffer_v and_o overcome_v for_o we_o the_o whole_a of_o that_o curse_n and_o death_n that_o be_v due_a for_o we_o to_o have_v suffer_v and_o so_o rise_v for_o our_o justification_n and_o offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n for_o we_o and_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o fill_v with_o grace_n spirit_n and_o life_n to_o dispense_v to_o we_o ever_o live_v to_o appear_v before_o god_n and_o mediate_v for_o we_o and_o so_o be_v declare_v and_o set_v forth_o our_o peace_n the_o propitiation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o beleiver_n and_o not_o for_o their_o sis_fw-la only_o but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n also_o the_o possessor_n and_o giver_n of_o spirit_n and_o grace_n and_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o he_o be_v the_o soundation_n of_o repentance_n and_o faith_n the_o way_n and_o door_n of_o approach_n and_o come_v in_o to_o god_n and_o so_o he_o be_v set_v forth_o for_o all_o man_n and_o to_o be_v preach_v to_o all_o man_n and_o there_o be_v a_o liberty_n and_o true_a right_n for_o they_o to_o look_v to_o and_o come_v to_o he_o in_o who_o be_v life_n for_o they_o so_o far_o that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o believe_v which_o in_o his_o gospel_n minister_a he_o be_v give_v to_o they_o and_o if_o they_o receive_v and_o so_o believe_v he_o will_v not_o reprove_v nor_o put_v they_o by_o but_o receive_v they_o and_o they_o so_o shall_v have_v eternal_a life_n such_o riches_n the_o gospel_n bring_v to_o man_n and_o there_o be_v blessing_n for_o they_o in_o it_o john_n 3._o 14._o 17._o rom._n 1._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14._o 15._o 20._o 21._o heb._n
2._o 9_o 1_o john_n 2._o 2._o and_o 4._o 14._o 1_o tim._n 2_o 5._o 6._o mat._n 28._o 19_o 20._o mar._n 16._o 15._o john_n 6._o 27._o 32._o ephes_n 3._o 3._o 9_o though_o many_o in_o this_o respect_n do_v worse_a than_o esau_n that_o sell_v his_o birthright_n for_o a_o mess_n of_o pottage_n heb._n 12._o 16._o for_o they_o for_o some_o base_a justice_n fall_v away_o their_o birthright_n in_o persist_v in_o serve_v that_o just_a till_o they_o be_v give_v up_o of_o god_n and_o so_o blot_v out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o life_n forsake_v their_o own_o mercy_n in_o follow_v lie_a vanity_n and_o so_o lose_v their_o own_o soul_n psalm_n 69._o 28._o and_o 81._o 12._o jona_n 2._o 8._o 2_o thes_n 2._o 10._o 11._o 12._o mat._n 16._o 26._o and_o they_o that_o have_v thus_o sell_v their_o birthright_n when_o they_o will_v have_v the_o blessing_n that_o be_v in_o this_o right_n to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n here_o speak_v of_o though_o they_o cry_v and_o howl_v for_o it_o shall_v find_v no_o mercy_n nor_o admirtance_n any_o more_o than_o esau_n do_v heb._n 12._o 17._o pro._n 1._o 24._o 25._o etc._n etc._n matt._n 7._o 22._o 23._o luke_n 13._o 24._o 27._o now_o in_o this_o time_n while_o god_n in_o the_o mean_n be_v strive_v with_o we_o and_o christ_n mediate_a for_o we_o be_v the_o time_n to_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v this_o right_n with_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o heb._n 3._o 7._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 1._o 2._o and_o so_o the_o do_v his_o commandment_n foremention_v be_v the_o way_n to_o receive_v and_o retain_v the_o same_o as_o have_v be_v show_v and_o the_o receive_n and_o retain_v this_o right_a be_v that_o in_o which_o we_o come_v to_o have_v the_o right_a here_o mention_v to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n here_o mention_v and_o so_o second_o jesus_n christ_n the_o tree_n of_o life_n be_v considerable_a as_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n once_o offer_v he_o in_o that_o very_a personal_a body_n of_o he_o be_v now_o glorify_v on_o god_n right_a hand_n enrich_v with_o all_o his_o 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fruit_n by_o faith_n feed_v on_o heb_fw-mi 12._o 22._o 23._o 24._o hos_fw-la 14._o 8._o cant._n 2._o 3._o but_o as_o he_o now_o be_v in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n and_o when_o he_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n will_v appear_v in_o the_o holy_a city_n and_o so_o be_v see_v as_o he_o say_v and_o know_v as_o he_o know_v and_o his_o fruit_n enjoy_v in_o sight_n and_o sense_n this_o no_o man_n can_v yet_o so_o see_v and_o enjoy_v 1_o cor._n 13._o 12._o 1_o john_n 3._o 2._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 15._o 16._o only_a it_o be_v promise_v to_o abide_v beleiver_n after_o they_o have_v over_o come_v revel_v 2._o 7._o after_o they_o have_v be_v faithful_a to_o the_o death_n revel_v 2._o 10._o i_o be_o 1._o 12._o 2_o tim._n 4._o 8._o and_o so_o likewise_o as_o jesus_n christ_n the_o true_a bread_n of_o life_n the_o heavenly_a manna_n be_v set_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n beleiver_n by_o faith_n in_o believe_v contemplation_n on_o and_o complacency_n in_o he_o do_v feed_v on_o he_o now_o john_n 6._o 47._o to_o 58._o but_o as_o he_o be_v in_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o glorious_a life_n hide_v with_o he_o in_o god_n and_o so_o in_o his_o glorious_a and_o bodily_a appearance_n to_o satisfy_v and_o fill_v all_o out_o desire_v by_o open_a sight_n in_o behold_v that_o which_o be_v now_o hide_a mannah_n it_o be_v yet_o but_o in_o promise_n and_o so_o as_o he_o be_v this_o live_a stone_n as_o set_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n we_o by_o faith_n be_v come_v to_o the_o comer_n to_o he_o be_v build_v on_o he_o and_o enable_v to_o show_v forth_o his_o praise_n through_o suffering_n now_o but_o as_o he_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n give_v the_o total_a victory_n and_o alter_v the_o name_n of_o suffer_v into_o absolute_a victorer_n and_o triumpher_n it_o be_v to_o come_v and_o though_o promise_v yet_o not_o so_o enjoy_v but_o shall_v be_v of_o those_o that_o overcome_v at_o his_o come_n 1._o pet._n 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o 9_o revel_v 2._o 17._o so_o as_o all_o that_o abide_v in_o the_o faith_n 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the_o same_o that_o so_o have_v now_o with_o our_o faith_n this_o hope_n in_o christ_n we_o may_v enter_v through_o the_o gate_n into_o the_o city_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 2._o 3._o and_o in_o this_o express_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o keep_v his_o commandment_n we_o have_v for_o our_o usefulness_n and_o instruction_n clear_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v these_o four_o follow_a position_n that_o be_v to_o say_v 1._o position_n that_o no_o man_n have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n and_o will_v be_v in_o the_o glorious_a city_n so_o as_o to_o be_v a_o heir_n according_a to_o promise_n one_o of_o god_n elect_v have_v right_o to_o the_o inheritance_n till_o he_o do_v the_o commandmandment_n foremention_v and_o so_o while_n and_o as_o he_o be_v do_v they_o and_o so_o bring_v out_o of_o darkness_n into_o his_o marvellous_a light_n act_v 26._o 18._o ephes_n 8._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 9_o for_o 1._o except_o a_o man_n believe_v the_o testimony_n and_o say_v thereof_o that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n he_o can_v be_v establish_v but_o shall_v die_v in_o his_o sin_n isa_n 7._o 7._o 9_o luke_n 8._o 24_o 2._o except_o one_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n not_o take_v offence_n at_o the_o light_n reprove_v but_o repent_v he_o can_v receive_v the_o pour_v forth_o of_o his_o spirit_n in_o make_v know_v his_o word_n but_o be_v under_o condemnation_n and_o shall_v certain_o perish_v pro._n 1._o 24._o 31._o and_o 12._o 1._o joh._n 3_o 18._o 19_o 20._o luke_n 13._o 3._o 5._o and_o 3._o
he_o that_o beleive_v not_o on_o the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v not_o life_n but_o abide_v under_o wrath_n 1_o john_n 3._o 18._o 36._o 1_o john_n 5._o 12._o and_o 4._o he_o that_o be_v ashamed_a of_o the_o name_n and_o cross_n of_o christ_n before_o man_n christ_n will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o before_o his_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n yea_o the_o end_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v destruction_n mar._n 8._o 38._o phil._n 3._o 18._o 19_o and_o 5._o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o abide_v in_o death_n and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o there_o be_v no_o eternal_a life_n in_o he_o 1_o john_n 2._o 9_o 11._o and_o 3._o 14._o 15._o and_o 4._o 8_o and_o 6._o such_o as_o be_v set_v for_o their_o own_o glory_n honour_n and_o applause_n with_o man_n exalt_v themselves_o refuse_v to_o deny_v and_o abase_v themselves_o and_o their_o own_o end_n and_o so_o to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n and_o so_o to_o glorify_v he_o and_o bring_v other_o to_o glorify_v he_o be_v so_o far_o from_o have_v right_o to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o hope_v of_o reward_n from_o god_n that_o they_o be_v hypocrite_n and_o resist_v of_o god_n matt._n 6._o 2._o 5._o 16_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o 7._o i_o be_o 4._o 4._o and_o sure_o 7._o such_o as_o make_v haste_n in_o use_n of_o unwarrantable_a mean_n and_o put_v far_o off_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o say_v our_o lord_n delay_v his_o come_n be_v unfaithful_a and_o wicked_a and_o a_o bitter_a portion_n belong_v to_o they_o isa_n 28._o 15._o 16._o 21._o amos_n 6._o 3._o mat._n 24._o 48._o 51_o yet_o to_o say_v all_o in_o one_o word_n or_o say_n such_o as_o in_o the_o mean_v extend_v to_o they_o do_v not_o know_v god_n and_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o walk_v in_o their_o own_o way_n fulfil_v the_o affection_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n they_o have_v no_o inheritance_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n nor_o be_v capacitate_v to_o enter_v it_o but_o another_o more_o terrible_a portion_n in_o flame_a fire_n belong_v to_o they_o ephes_n 5._o 3._o 5._o gall._n 3._o 19_o 20._o 21._o 2_o thess_n 1._o 7._o 8._o such_o be_v none_o of_o god_n peculiar_a people_n none_o of_o god_n elect_n and_o choose_v and_o so_o have_v no_o right_n to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o yet_o even_o such_o he_o come_v to_o save_v and_o be_v exalt_v a_o prince_n and_o saviour_n to_o give_v repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n to_o such_o act_n 5._o 31._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 11._o 15._o so_o that_o yet_o while_o the_o day_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o patience_n last_v as_o the_o voice_n and_o call_n come_v to_o they_o if_o they_o yet_o in_o hear_v hear_v his_o voice_n so_o as_o they_o very_o believe_v his_o say_n and_o so_o turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n repent_v and_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n and_o so_o to_o do_v these_o his_o commandment_n before_o mention_v for_o the_o end_n here_o set_v forth_o they_o shall_v live_v john_n 5._o 24._o 25._o 26._o and_o receive_v wash_v sanctify_a and_o justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o 11._o and_o therein_o begin_v to_o enjoy_v their_o right_n in_o christ_n as_o set_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n and_o so_o come_v therein_o to_o begin_v to_o have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n as_o here_o mention_v and_o so_o be_v bring_v out_o of_o darkness_n into_o the_o marvellous_a light_n and_o such_o only_a be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n his_o belove_a his_o choose_a rom._n 9_o 26._o 2_o thess_n 2._o 13._o 14._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o 9_o let_v none_o deceive_v themselves_o nor_o suffer_v other_o to_o deceive_v they_o in_o say_v though_o they_o do_v not_o his_o commandment_n foremention_v yet_o they_o may_v be_v his_o elect_a for_o aught_o any_o man_n know_v for_o that_o be_v false_a and_o all_o that_o believe_v the_o say_n of_o christ_n know_v it_o to_o be_v false_a nor_o that_o he_o may_v say_v it_o be_v in_o vain_a or_o i_o to_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o turn_n for_o if_o i_o have_v no_o right_n to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o be_v reprobate_v it_o be_v impossible_a for_o i_o to_o be_v convert_v and_o come_v to_o have_v â—ight_a thereto_o for_o that_o be_v false_a also_o though_o all_o remain_v such_o as_o say_v have_v no_o right_n to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n which_o may_v be_v a_o provocation_n to_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o turn_n and_o be_v do_v there_o commandment_n rom._n 11._o 7._o 21._o and_o 9_o 26._o the_o second_o position_n that_o the_o right_a end_n of_o do_v these_o commandment_n foremention_v or_o the_o so_o do_v they_o according_a to_o his_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n oâ—_n life_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n and_o so_o enter_v through_o the_o care_n into_o the_o city_n it_o be_v to_o do_v they_o with_o this_o aim_n and_o desire_n and_o to_o this_o very_a end_n mention_v that_o we_o may_v have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n thus_o express_v here_o and_o in_o the_o gospel_n plain_o discover_v to_o we_o that_o as_o we_o must_v become_v fool_n in_o ourselves_o and_o believe_v his_o say_n true_a and_o good_a who_o ever_o become_v a_o liar_n thereby_o so_o our_o end_n if_o we_o will_v receive_v the_o blessing_n must_v be_v not_o to_o conclude_v we_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v harmless_a because_o we_o believe_v his_o say_n but_o even_o therefore_o believe_v and_o hear_v they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v by_o that_o discover_v in_o they_o isa_n 45._o 22._o joh._n 5._o 39_o 40_o 2_o thess_n 2._o 10._o psal_n 50._o 16._o 17._o and_o so_o our_o turn_n at_o his_o reproof_n and_o confess_v ouâ—_n iniquity_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o etc._n etc._n must_v be_v not_o to_o conclude_v ourselves_o as_o therefore_o save_v and_o have_v the_o because_o that_o humble_a and_o repent_v but_o that_o in_o so_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n we_o may_v receive_v the_o pour_a forth_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v know_v his_o word_n that_o he_o may_v lift_v we_o up_o and_o bring_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o isa_n 58._o 2._o 3._o prov._n 1._o 23._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 6._o and_o so_o our_o believe_v and_o â—â—â—â—ing_v in_o he_o for_o performance_n of_o his_o promise_n must_v be_v not_o to_o magnify_v and_o trust_v in_o our_o believe_v trust_v and_o confide_v as_o for_o that_o righteousness_n justify_v and_o sure_a of_o all_o but_o that_o we_o may_v so_o magnify_v his_o word_n and_o trust_n not_o in_o our_o trust_n but_o in_o he_o that_o christ_n himself_o may_v be_v our_o righteousness_n and_o we_o justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o and_o so_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o power_n and_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o that_o he_o will_v perform_v his_o word_n and_o promise_n for_o his_o own_o word_n and_o name_n sake_n psal_n 56._o 3._o 4._o 10._o 11._o and_o 30._o 6._o 7_o 8._o gall._n 2._o 15._o 16._o 1_o cor._n 4._o 5._o ephes_n 6._o 10._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 1._o 2_o sam._n 7._o 25_o 26_o 27._o and_o so_o our_o confession_n of_o his_o name_n and_o bear_v his_o reproach_n and_o suffering_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n must_v be_v not_o to_o lift_v up_o ourselves_o above_o other_o thereby_o and_o to_o vaunt_v of_o our_o suffering_n but_o to_o be_v baptize_v in_o to_o his_o death_n to_o imitate_v he_o and_o be_v conform_v to_o he_o in_o suffer_v and_o death_n that_o the_o life_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v manifest_v in_o we_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o glory_n rest_n upon_o we_o and_o we_o receive_v this_o salvation_n and_o consolation_n and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n now_o and_o be_v make_v like_o he_o in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a 2_o cor._n 11._o 17._o 18._o rom._n 6._o 4._o 8._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 10._o 11._o and_o 12._o 9_o phill._n 3._o 10._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 21._o and_o 4._o 14._o 2_o cor._n 9_o 10._o rom._n 5._o 3._o 4._o jam._n 1._o 3_o 4_o 12._o and_o in_o love_v and_o show_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o love_n in_o good_a work_n our_o end_n must_v be_v not_o to_o gain_v applause_n or_o after_o riches_n here_o not_o to_o have_v they_o for_o a_o foundation_n to_o he_o or_o rest_v on_o for_o life_n and_o righteousness_n before_o god_n but_o to_o answer_v his_o love_n to_o we_o and_o imitate_v he_o therein_o to_o testify_v love_n and_o thanks_o to_o he_o mat._n 14._o 48._o ephes_n 5._o 1_o 2._o 2_o cor._n 5._o
14_o 15._o tit._n 3._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o and_o 4._o 11._o and_o be_v lay_v up_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n and_o a_o good_a foundation_n not_o for_o present_a to_o build_v on_o but_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 1_o tim._n 6._o 18._o 19_o for_o christ_n and_o his_o angel_n to_o behold_v that_o day_n like_o that_o 2_o chron._n 31._o 7_o 8._o a_o resemblance_n of_o it_o in_o that_o act_v 9_o 36._o 39_o and_o i_o may_v say_v the_o same_o for_o our_o end_n in_o seek_v to_o win_v other_o to_o glorify_v he_o and_o impatient_a wait_v for_o his_o come_n but_o i_o will_v say_v no_o more_o but_o that_o our_o end_n and_o aim_n must_v be_v in_o all_o our_o do_v the_o commandment_n to_o enjoy_v he_o and_o be_v establish_v in_o he_o that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o to_o be_v our_o life_n our_o righteousness_n our_o hope_n and_o that_o its_o all_o in_o he_o that_o we_o may_v have_v it_o in_o have_v he_o and_o so_o our_o trust_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o he_o in_o which_o our_o interest_n and_o right_a to_o the_o inheritance_n be_v know_v gal._n 3._o 29._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 24._o 25._o and_o 5._o 20._o heb._n 3._o 6._o 14._o for_o it_o be_v not_o any_o sort_n come_v to_o christ_n or_o any_o receive_v no_o word_n or_o any_o do_v his_o commandment_n in_o which_o this_o right_n be_v attain_v no_o crown_n in_o run_v unless_o it_o be_v lawful_a run_n 1_o cor._n 9_o 25._o 27._o with_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 5._o 6._o 15._o 16._o for_o some_o come_v to_o christ_n and_o to_o his_o servant_n and_o hear_v his_o word_n and_o yet_o come_v not_o to_o he_o to_o this_o end_n that_o they_o may_v have_v life_n in_o he_o and_o so_o they_o neither_o do_v indeed_o his_o commandment_n nor_o atrain_v this_o end_n in_o receive_v this_o right_a joh._n 5._o 40._o ezek._n 33._o 31._o 32_o 33._o and_o 14._o 3._o 8._o so_o some_o may_v receive_v the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n and_o boast_v of_o the_o love_n thereof_o to_o make_v a_o profession_n to_o gain_v a_o name_n what_o the_o name_n of_o 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as_o those_o rom._n 10._o 3._o so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n of_o do_v his_o commandment_n â—ightly_o then_o do_v they_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n that_o we_o may_v en_fw-fr et_fw-fr in_o through_o the_o gate_n into_o the_o city_n which_o also_o will_v be_v the_o issue_n in_o so_o do_v to_o that_o end_n as_o say_v in_o the_o next_o position_n the_o three_o position_n that_o the_o do_v his_o commandment_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o may_v enter_v through_o the_o gate_n into_o the_o city_n be_v not_o only_o that_o his_o present_a blessedness_n be_v meet_v with_o but_o a_o sure_a and_o certain_a way_n to_o have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o assurance_n of_o enter_v through_o the_o gate_n into_o the_o city_n this_o be_v full_o before_o show_v and_o prove_v at_o *_o 2._o and_o 6._o 1._o and_o at_o *_o 3_o and_o appear_v in_o god_n direction_n to_o 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his_o reproach_n endure_v through_o suffering_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n this_o be_v no_o law_n work_v in_o which_o man_n may_v glory_v in_o the_o flesh_n but_o not_o before_o god_n but_o the_o very_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v of_o love_n power_n and_o a_o sound_a mind_n rom._n 4._o 2_o 5._o gall._n 6._o 12_o 13_o 14._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 10._o 4._o 15._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 7._o 8._o 1_o pet._n 4_o 14._o and_o with_o all_o this_o when_o from_o the_o love_n
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