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and_o long_o for_o and_o to_o receive_v believe_v and_o glad_o rest_v on_o he_o alone_o for_o salvation_n act._n 2.38_o 39_o john_n 1.11_o 12._o act_n 16.14_o 15._o and_o 16.27_o etc._n etc._n and_o 4.12_o heb._n 5.9_o quest_n 12._o what_o further_o do_v this_o great_a prophet_n work_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o believer_n by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n ans_fw-fr etc._n 2_o pet._n 3.16_o etc._n etc._n he_o persuade_v the_o soul_n first_o to_o grow_v more_o and_o more_o in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n 7.17.5_o mark_v 9.23_o 24._o lu._n 7.17.5_o second_o to_o believe_v more_o and_o more_o three_o to_o repent_v and_o be_v sanctify_v more_o and_o more_o four_o to_o become_v a_o new_a creature_n more_o and_o more_o five_o to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n and_o sixthly_a by_o daily_o behold_v first_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n and_o second_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n in_o 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hear_v one_o acknowledge_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v strike_v he_o with_o a_o terrible_a sickness_n and_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n for_o his_o sin_n which_o terrify_v he_o and_o when_o he_o do_v recover_v god_n do_v draw_v he_o to_o attend_v more_o diligent_o to_o the_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n by_o which_o he_o become_v so_o convince_v of_o his_o former_a evil_a life_n and_o of_o the_o damnable_a danger_n of_o his_o former_a wicked_a companion_n and_o of_o the_o vanity_n of_o this_o present_a evil_a world_n 1._o christ_n spirit_n by_o the_o law_n or_o command_a part_n of_o the_o word_n reveal_v even_o the_o vain_a thought_n 7._o jer_z 4.14_o rom._n 7._o and_o speculative_a sinful_a imagination_n odious_a to_o god_n yea_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o be_v damnable_a and_o as_o christ_n interpret_v the_o law_n he_o that_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n rash_o or_o call_v his_o brother_n raca_n or_o give_v he_o evil_a name_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o 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do_v without_o sin_n for_o these_o and_o the_o like_a reason_n first_o when_o the_o incestuous_a person_n be_v suffer_v in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n 4_o 2_o cor._n 5.1_o etc._n etc._n &_o 1.10.11_o &_o 3.2_o 3_o 4_o those_o saint_n who_o no_o doubt_n be_v offend_v do_v not_o present_o separate_v from_o the_o church_n but_o rather_o inform_v the_o apostle_n of_o that_o as_o of_o other_o fail_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o reformation_n rather_o than_o a_o separation_n in_o the_o church_n second_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o write_v to_o the_o corinthian_n or_o other_o church_n 5.14_o rom._n 16.17_o 18_o 1_o cor._n 5.14_o to_o separate_v one_o from_o another_o but_o to_o beware_v of_o self-division_n and_o to_o cast_v out_o from_o among_o they_o that_o wicked_a person_n who_o after_o upon_o his_o repentance_n he_o order_v to_o be_v restore_v again_o 8._o 2_o cor._n â—_o 6_o 7_o 8._o three_o although_o the_o lord_n command_v his_o people_n to_o separate_v and_o come_v out_o from_o babylon_n and_o from_o wicked_a idolator_n etc._n rev._n 18.4_o 2_o cor._n 6.15_o etc._n etc._n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n yet_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v saint_n to_o separate_v from_o saint_n or_o leave_v a_o church_n for_o some_o particular_a fail_n and_o it_o may_v be_v but_o for_o a_o time_n a_o church_n of_o christ_n may_v remain_v a_o church_n though_o there_o be_v find_v some_o fail_n witness_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n 3._o rev._n 2.4.14_o &_o 3.2_o 3._o and_o if_o separation_n shall_v be_v for_o every_o fail_n there_o will_v be_v no_o end_n of_o separation_n among_o some_o till_o no_o church_n can_v be_v find_v and_o all_o must_v be_v zion-seekers_a indeed_o which_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o scandal_n to_o those_o which_o be_v without_o and_o cause_v the_o worthy_a name_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v ill_o speak_v of_o as_o our_o lamentable_a division_n do_v at_o this_o day_n 4._o rom._n 2.24_o jam._n 2.7_o eph._n 4.1_o 2.3_o 4._o to_o the_o great_a grief_n of_o god_n people_n saint_n therefore_o must_v pray_v for_o and_o seek_v unity_n in_o the_o church_n but_o howsoever_o that_o the_o church_n may_v fail_v &_o saint_n not_o sin_n in_o not_o separate_v yet_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a person_n eat_v judgement_n though_o not_o to_o other_o yet_o to_o themselves_o 29._o 1_o cor._n two_o 28_o 29._o and_o therefore_o catechise_v be_v necessary_a in_o the_o church_n quest_n 19_o what_o then_o be_v require_v of_o such_o â—_z as_o desire_n to_o meet_v christ_n to_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n and_o to_o partake_v of_o christ_n soul-cherishing_a virtue_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11_o 28._o exod._n 12.47_o 48._o num._n 9.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr to_o examine_v themselves_o whether_o they_o be_v right_o prepare_v and_o then_o to_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n quest_n 20._o when_o be_v a_o man_n or_o woman_n right_o prepare_v to_o meet_v christ_n in_o that_o holy_a ordinance_n ans_fw-fr when_o he_o or_o she_o be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o that_o wedding_n garment_n without_o which_o we_o can_v be_v welcome_a to_o that_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n 22.12_o mat._n 22.12_o as_o in_o that_o feast_n so_o it_o be_v in_o this_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n quest_n 21._o what_o be_v that_o wedding_n garment_n ans_fw-fr jesus_n christ_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n 1.16_o joh._n 1.16_o and_o live_a grace_n apply_v infuse_v or_o wrought_v by_o christ_n spirit_n in_o our_o soul_n quest_n 22._o but_o why_o must_v we_o be_v prepare_v with_o such_o grace_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n 64.7_o 2_o tim._n 1.6_o be_v 64.7_o ans_fw-fr because_o they_o be_v to_o be_v actuate_v stir_v up_o quicken_v and_o enliven_v if_o we_o will_v meet_v christ_n to_o our_o comfort_n as_o a_o man_n must_v examine_v himself_o 13.5_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o so_o here_o grace_n be_v before_o hand_n to_o be_v examine_v quest_n 23._o wherefore_o do_v you_o call_v christ_n a_o garment_n ans_fw-fr 13.14_o gal._n 3.27_o rom._n 13.14_o because_o as_o many_o as_o have_v be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n have_v and_o do_v put_v on_o christ_n quest_n 24._o how_o be_v christ_n put_v on_o or_o when_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n as_o with_o a_o garment_n ans_fw-fr when_o by_o the_o work_n of_o christ_n spirit_n upon_o our_o soul_n we_o believe_v and_o see_v 3.27_o act._n 2.37_o act_n 16.29_o 30._o joh._n 1.11.11_o 12._o isa_n 61.10_o gal._n 3.27_o and_o find_v and_o feel_v in_o our_o conscience_n our_o sin_n bondage_n and_o misery_n by_o sin_n and_o our_o extreme_a need_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n of_o faith_n see_v and_o receive_v and_o rest_n or_o christ_n as_o our_o only_a surety_n saviour_n and_o remedy_n and_o so_o be_v and_o may_v be_v assure_v we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o clothe_v upon_o with_o christ_n robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o 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grace_n to_o be_v examine_v stir_v up_o and_o enliven_v before_o we_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n second_o antepresent_v or_o â—ore_o immediate_a forego_v grace_n and_o gâ—acious_a affection_n and_o resolution_n in_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o exercise_v and_o enliven_v immediate_o before_o and_o when_o we_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v three_o present_a act_v grace_n and_o sanctify_a affection_n operation_n and_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o the_o soul_n together_o with_o our_o bodily_a sense_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o enliven_v and_o exercise_v at_o the_o sacrament_n and_o in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v as_o of_o the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n bodily_a so_o of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n inward_o and_o spiritual_o in_o our_o soul_n four_o subsequent_a live_a grace_n to_o be_v examine_v and_o exercise_v after_o the_o sacrament_n for_o the_o constant_a improvement_n of_o christ_n virtue_n receive_v in_o that_o holy_a ordinance_n both_o when_o we_o return_v home_o and_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n quest_n 27._o what_o or_o how_o many_o be_v those_o habitual_a grace_n to_o be_v examine_v and_o quicken_v before_o we_o come_v to_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v in_o my_o mind_n chief_o these_o four_o 1._o a_o divine_a knowledge_n 2._o a_o lively_a faith_n 3._o evangelical_n repentance_n 4._o christian_n charity_n the_o second_o classis_fw-la or_o company_n of_o question_n 1_o question_n what_o or_o how_o manifold_a be_v that_o divine_a knowledge_n require_v the_o habit_n of_o which_o must_v be_v examine_v and_o enliven_v before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n ans_fw-fr a_o fourfold_a knowledge_n 1._o of_o god_n 2._o of_o ourselves_o 3._o of_o christ_n 4._o of_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 2._o why_o be_v this_o divine_a knowledge_n so_o necessary_a 30._o 2_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n hos_fw-la 4.6_o act_n 17.30_o luk._n 10.41_o 42._o zeph._n 1.6_o heb._n 2.3_o job._n 21.14_o prov_n 1.29_o 30._o ans_fw-fr because_o ignorant_a person_n be_v unworthy_a receiver_n not_o able_a to_o examine_v themselves_o or_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n especial_o such_o as_o those_o that_o may_v learn_v and_o be_v catechize_v and_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n or_o that_o be_v wilful_o ignorant_a that_o refuse_v knowledge_n and_o instruction_n quest_n 3._o wherefore_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n so_o necessary_a 4.2_o heb._n 11.6_o &_o 4.2_o ans_fw-fr because_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n in_o any_o duty_n or_o to_o feed_v on_o christ_n and_o his_o virtue_n in_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 4._o for_o what_o cause_n be_v evangelical_n repentance_n requisite_a ans_fw-fr because_o the_o presence_n service_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o unregenerate_a impenitent_a person_n be_v abominable_a before_o god_n 29._o isa_n 1.12_o 13_o etc._n etc._n
unspeakable_a goodness_n to_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o man_n exod._n 18.11_o 2_o king_n 5.14_o 2_o chron._n 14.11_o &_o 20.12_o 13._o luk._n 19.6_o etc._n etc._n act._n 2.22_o and_o 9.1_o etc._n etc._n 20_o 21._o 1_o tim._n 1.11_o eph._n 1.17_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 6.9_o 10._o hebrew_n 11._o the_o whole_a chapter_n quest_n 20._o what_o evidence_n be_v there_o from_o the_o light_n of_o glory_n 4.17_o exo._n 34.29_o 30._o isa_n 6.1_o 2_o 3_o &_o 2_o cor._n 12.3_o 4._o 1_o cor._n 13.9.10_o john_n 3.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o thes_n 4.17_o ans_fw-fr that_o beginning_n and_o part-light_n of_o glory_n which_o god_n have_v cause_v to_o shine_v in_o or_o upon_o his_o child_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o fullness_n of_o which_o the_o lord_n assure_v they_o they_o shall_v see_v and_o enjoy_v in_o heaven_n for_o ever_o quest_n 21._o what_o profit_n or_o comfort_n be_v this_o knowledge_n what_o god_n be_v and_o what_o a_o one_o he_o be_v to_o you_o ans_fw-fr great_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v that_o jehovah_n this_o lord_n god_n 20.28_o isa_n 43.1_o 2_o 3._o psa_fw-la 52.1_o 2_o 10._o dan._n 3.17_o 18_o 25._o joh._n 20.28_o be_v my_o god_n in_o christ_n infinite_a able_a and_o willing_a and_o wise_a and_o always_o present_a to_o preserve_v protect_v and_o do_v i_o good_a in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o life_n to_o come_v even_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n the_o four_o classis_fw-la or_o company_n of_o question_n 1_o question_n what_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o what_o ought_v a_o christian_a to_o know_v concern_v the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n ans_fw-fr the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n will_v and_o pleasure_n 1._o etc._n gen._n 1._o &_o 2._o &_o 3_o &_o 17.2_o 7_o &_o 22.16_o 17._o exod._n 19.20_o isa_n 8.20_o luke_n 11.28_o rom._n 10.27_o joh._n 5.39_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o etc._n etc._n either_o immediate_o by_o himself_o as_o his_o word_n of_o command_n concern_v the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n in_o general_a and_o man_n in_o 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way_n of_o covenant_n both_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n to_o our_o first_o parent_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n freegrace_n in_o christ_n since_o to_o and_o for_o the_o people_n of_o god_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n isa_n 8.20_o 2_o tim._n 3.15_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 15.3_o joh._n 5.39_o gen._n 2.9.16_o 17._o &_o 3.15_o &_o 17.7_o jer._n 31.33_o 34._o matth._n 17.5_o john_n 3.16_o act_n 2.28_o 22._o quest_n 4._o be_v the_o scripture_n the_o ancient_a and_o first_o write_v truth_n of_o god_n to_o be_v believe_v ans_fw-fr certain_o they_o be_v most_o ancient_a of_o all_o write_v divine_a truth_n preserve_v wonderful_o so_o many_o hundred_o yea_o thousand_o year_n as_o witness_v they_o divine_a and_o of_o most_o divine_a authority_n indeed_o quest_n 5._o by_o what_o mean_n may_v you_o be_v assure_v that_o these_o book_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o the_o most_o true_a god_n and_o that_o holy_a man_n 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to_o save_v himself_o or_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o those_o mean_n of_o grace_n which_o tend_v to_o salvation_n ans_fw-fr yea_o 5._o eccles_n 7.29_o gen._n 1.27_o &_o 3.3_o 4_o 5._o certain_o there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n &_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n for_o in_o the_o first_o covenant_n although_o god_n give_v our_o first_o parent_n a_o holy_a nature_n and_o ability_n if_o they_o will_v 3.8_o isa_n 42.6_o 7._o act_n 5.31_o jer._n 31.33_o heb._n 8.10_o 2_o cor._n 3.8_o to_o keep_v the_o covenant_n and_o be_v happy_a yet_o do_v not_o god_n give_v they_o a_o grace_n and_o confirm_a will_n to_o persevere_v in_o that_o holiness_n or_o be_v preserve_v from_o fall_v but_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o lord_n give_v christ_n for_o a_o covenant_n and_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n his_o spirit_n knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n a_o new_a heart_n freedom_n from_o dominion_n and_o damn_v power_n of_o sin_n and_o perseverance_n in_o 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declare_v their_o thankfulness_n by_o serve_v god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n 2_o chron._n 34.19_o etc._n etc._n isa_n 66.2_o act_n 2.37_o 38._o and_o 16.17_o 18._o eph._n 1.17_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 7.23_o 24._o mat._n 16.24_o john_n 1.11_o 12._o mat._n 11.28_o 29._o rom._n 12.1_o 2._o luke_n 1.73_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 17._o you_o have_v hold_v forth_o and_o profess_v what_o you_o believe_v concern_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n in_o the_o state_n of_o man_n by_o creation_n and_o his_o most_o miserable_a condition_n by_o the_o fall_n and_o declare_v in_o part_n what_o god_n child_n be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n now_o let_v i_o hear_v in_o brief_a what_o you_o believe_v concern_v the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o the_o state_n of_o glory_n and_o what_o be_v god_n work_n of_o providence_n and_o government_n in_o the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n ans_fw-fr first_o for_o the_o present_a bless_a be_v the_o dead_a that_o die_v in_o 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and_o god_n be_v well_o please_v 8.18_o mat._n 17.5_o heb._n 10.4_o etc._n etc._n tit._n 3.5_o rom._n 3.24_o 25._o 1_o pet._n 2.24_o rom._n 8.18_o nor_o be_v all_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o life_n worthy_a to_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v be_v reveal_v but_o the_o lord_n afflict_v and_o suffer_v his_o child_n to_o be_v afflict_v for_o other_o end_n quest_n 8._o for_o what_o end_n or_o cause_n do_v the_o lord_n afflict_v or_o cause_v his_o child_n to_o be_v afflict_v or_o suffer_v they_o many_o time_n to_o lose_v their_o estate_n and_o life_n by_o tyrant_n and_o wicked_a persecutor_n as_o rom._n 8.35_o 36_o 37_o ans_fw-fr first_o god_n do_v this_o sometime_o that_o his_o child_n may_v be_v martyr_n and_o witness_n to_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o great_a condemnation_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o god_n free_o give_v they_o who_o he_o please_v to_o honour_v with_o the_o crown_n of_o 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testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n second_o by_o our_o daily_a grow_v more_o and_o more_o into_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n our_o father_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n of_o divine_a nature_n quest_n 6._o but_o what_o be_v the_o nine_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n procure_v and_o commmunicate_v by_o christ_n to_o his_o elect_n and_o choose_v 5.7_o jon._n 1.11_o 12._o 2_o cor._n 5.7_o ans_fw-fr the_o glorious_a grace_n of_o new_a creation_n or_o new_a birth_n quest_n 7._o what_o be_v this_o new_a creation_n or_o birth_n 12.12_o eph._n 4.22_o etc._n etc._n joh._n 3.3_o 5._o col._n 3.10_o 1_o cor._n 6.9_o etc._n etc._n 1_o thes_n 2.13_o &_o 5.23_o rom._n 12.12_o ans_fw-fr it_o be_v a_o sanctification_n of_o and_o real_a communication_n or_o change_n of_o our_o nature_n our_o understanding_n will_n memory_n and_o whole_a man_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n from_o impurity_n and_o sin_n to_o the_o pure_a image_n of_o god_n press_v more_o and_o more_o to_o perfection_n and_o to_o be_v like_o god_n our_o father_n in_o christ_n not_o like_a or_o conform_v to_o the_o world_n as_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n desire_v to_o be_v quest_n 8._o what_o be_v the_o two_o chief_a act_n or_o work_v wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o new_a creation_n etc._n col._n 3.5_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 6.6_o etc._n etc._n &_o 7.22_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr first_o the_o mortification_n weaken_v and_o kill_v or_o crucify_a of_o the_o old_a man_n or_o natural_a corruption_n or_o law_n in_o our_o member_n and_o rebel_a power_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o as_o dregs_o of_o the_o old_a adam_n to_o be_v purge_v out_o second_o the_o vivification_n 2.20_o col._n 3.10_o 2_o cor._n 4.16_o &_o 5.14_o 15._o &_o 3.17_o 18._o gal._n 2.20_o or_o quicken_a and_o enliven_a of_o the_o new_a man_n or_o inward_a man_n in_o our_o soul_n according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o live_a power_n of_o christ_n now_o live_v in_o we_o quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o this_o new_a creation_n and_o holiness_n thus_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 24._o isa_n 61.3_o heb._n 12.14_o 2_o thes_n 13._o joh._n 17.17_o 24._o ans_fw-fr that_o we_o may_v be_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v 2._o that_o we_o may_v see_v god_n and_o be_v save_v quest_n 10._o how_o may_v a_o man_n or_o woman_n know_v they_o be_v new_a creature_n ans_fw-fr first_o by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n etc._n eph._n i_o 17_o etc._n etc._n second_o by_o the_o light_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n reflect_v upon_o themselves_o in_o self_n examination_n so_o here_o to_o find_v out_o 9.1_o rom._n 9.1_o 1._o what_o change_n be_v wrought_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o will_v and_o affection_n 11._o psa_fw-la 51.9_o 10_o 11._o as_o david_n pray_v for_o 119.97_o psal_n 15.1_o 2_o 3._o ezek._n 36.31_o psal_n 16.2_o 3._o psal_n 119.97_o 2._o in_o their_o life_n and_o 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we_o grieve_v not_o the_o spirit_n by_o who_o we_o be_v seal_v to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n but_o to_o prize_v his_o presence_n above_o all_o earthly_a treasure_n quest_n 14._o be_v there_o any_o more_o blessing_n which_o christ_n have_v procure_v and_o god_n in_o christ_n give_v to_o his_o church_n ans_fw-fr yes_o there_o be_v multitude_n in_o particular_a both_o for_o this_o present_a life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v i_o will_v name_v but_o these_o that_o follow_v quest_n 15._o what_o be_v the_o first_o 14.17_o isa_n 61.10_o rom._n 14.17_o ans_fw-fr first_o the_o clothing_n upon_o with_o christ_n righteousness_n quest_n 16._o what_o be_v the_o second_o ans_fw-fr peace_n with_o god_n with_o and_o in_o our_o own_o conscience_n and_o with_o all_o good_a angel_n and_o man_n rom._n 5.1_o phil._n 4.7_o hos_fw-la 2.18_o luke_n 2.14_o isa_n 11.5_o etc._n etc._n heb._n 1.14_o 2_o pet._n 1.11_o 12._o rev_n 22.9_o quest_n 17._o what_o be_v the_o three_o ans_fw-fr three_o joy_n and_o 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etc._n isa_n 11.10_o phil_n 4.11_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr eight_o a_o sweet_a rest_n and_o contentment_n in_o christ_n in_o every_o state_n and_o condition_n both_o for_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v quest_n 23._o what_o be_v the_o nine_o 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o ans_fw-fr nine_o a_o enliven_a virtue_n from_o christ_n to_o cherish_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o the_o soul_n 4.12_o joh._n 15.15_o phil._n 4.12_o and_o enable_v we_o for_o every_o duty_n and_o performance_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o ten_o ans_fw-fr ten_o etc._n gen._n 4_o 4._o mat._n 17.5_o heb._n 11.4_o isa_n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o 1_o pet._n 1.3_o etc._n etc._n
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14.25_o rom._n 14.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n and_o 15.1_o 2._o first_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v do_v according_a to_o decency_n and_o order_n and_o second_o that_o all_o be_v do_v to_o edification_n quest_n 2._o but_o may_v not_o the_o conscience_n of_o god_n child_n be_v order_v and_o bind_v up_o to_o particular_n in_o these_o thing_n ans_fw-fr i_o be_o persuade_v that_o no_o law_n or_o rule_v aught_o to_o be_v make_v to_o bind_v the_o tender_a conscience_n of_o any_o man_n or_o woman_n where_o the_o lord_n christ_n the_o chief_a teacher_n do_v not_o bind_v nor_o ought_v any_o liberty_n of_o conscience_n be_v give_v where_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n give_v no_o liberty_n but_o all_o church_n ought_v to_o be_v content_a if_o they_o can_v agree_v in_o circumstance_n and_o ceremony_n yet_o love_o to_o agree_v in_o matter_n of_o substance_n which_o christ_n have_v plain_o hold_v forth_o unto_o his_o church_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n quest_n 3._o but_o may_v not_o christian_n 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work_n of_o christ_n spirit_n and_o sometime_o extraordinary_a mean_n as_o thunder_n lightning_n judgement_n of_o god_n affliction_n fear_n terror_n and_o such_o like_a with_o which_o god_n work_v as_o he_o please_v to_o this_o end_n quest_n 7._o what_o be_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o this_o repentance_n and_o new_a birth_n and_o sanctification_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n or_o that_o which_o be_v thus_o convert_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n ans_fw-fr the_o whole_a man_n all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n understanding_n will_n memory_n affection_n conscience_n and_o all_o the_o part_n 2.20_o 1_o thes_n 5.23_o 24_o rom._n 6.19_o 20_o 21._o rom._n 12.1_o 2._o act_n 15.9_o 1_o cor._n 10.32_o and_o 6.15_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 6.3_o 4_o etc._n etc._n ephes_n 2.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 1.16_o 17_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 4.21_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 5.7_o col._n 3.9_o 10._o gal._n 2.20_o and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n eye_n ear_n hand_n foot_n heart_n all_o purify_a and_o sanctify_v to_o glorify_v god_n by_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 8._o what_o be_v the_o form_n or_o manner_n of_o this_o repentance_n regeneration_n and_o renovation_n unto_o newness_n of_o life_n or_o wherein_o do_v this_o form_n consist_v ans_fw-fr in_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o vivification_n or_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a man_n the_o old_a man_n or_o old_a adam_n be_v crucify_v and_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n destroy_v and_o the_o new_a man_n create_v and_o enlive_v by_o christ_n live_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o a_o aversion_n from_o all_o evil_a and_o a_o turn_n or_o conversion_n unto_o good_a by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n renovation_n and_o conversion_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n ans_fw-fr the_o chief_n end_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o edification_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o the_o assurance_n and_o enjoynment_n of_o our_o own_o eternal_a salvation_n 2_o 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with_o love_n of_o union_n and_o complacency_n or_o well_o please_v and_o in_o action_n of_o life_n to_o declare_v he_o or_o her_o love_n in_o beneficency_n and_o well_o do_v first_o towards_o god_n above_o all_o as_o the_o chief_a good_a according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n give_v up_o ourselves_o too_o god_n second_o towards_o ourselves_o next_o under_o god_n seek_v our_o own_o salvation_n and_o good_a temporal_a and_o eternal_a three_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n in_o and_o for_o god_n as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o 2_o thes_n 3.5_o joh._n 1.16_o gal._n 5.12_o rom._n 5.4_o 5_o 6._o deut._n 6.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o mat._n 22.37_o 39_o rev._n 4.10_o 11._o 1_o cor._n 10.3_o eph._n 6._o luk._n 10.27_o mat._n 7.12_o psa_fw-la 42.1_o 2._o cant._n 3.4_o phil._n 2.12_o cant._n 1.4_o 6_o 8._o 1_o joh._n 4.19_o 20._o and_o 4.7_o 12._o 1_o cor._n 13._o eph._n 4.15_o 16._o rom._n 12.10_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o quest_n 13._o but_o what_o be_v this_o love_n or_o wherein_o be_v this_o grace_n of_o 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or_o spiritual_a entrance_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n make_v christian_n first_o in_o election_n 26.18_o eph._n 1.4_o 5._o luk._n 10.20_o 2_o tim._n 2.19_o rev._n 13.8_o col._n 1.20_o 2_o cor._n 6.17_o 18._o rom._n 1_o 7._o 2_o tim._n 1.9_o 10._o act._n 26.18_o write_v and_o enrol_v the_o name_n of_o all_o those_o who_o the_o lord_n know_v to_o be_v his_o in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n of_o the_o lamb_n of_o christ_n slay_v from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n second_o make_v inward_a christian_n in_o redemption_n by_o christ_n who_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n three_o they_o be_v make_v christian_n in_o effectual_a vocation_n when_o we_o be_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o draw_v unto_o christ_n by_o the_o father_n to_o believe_v and_o receive_v and_o rest_n on_o christ_n for_o salvation_n 2.19_o joh._n 6.44_o 2_o cor._n 4.13_o gal._n 3.16_o 1_o cor._n 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of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n yet_o the_o poor_a weak_a soul_n must_v not_o despair_v but_o labour_n by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o dependent_a upon_o god_n in_o christ_n until_o the_o lord_n christ_n jesus_n that_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n arise_v with_o heal_v in_o his_o wing_n 1.9_o gal._n 2.20_o mal._n 5.4_o 1_o pet._n 1.9_o and_o peace_n and_o joy_n be_v communicate_v through_o believe_v unto_o the_o soul_n to_o life_n and_o salvation_n the_o end_n of_o faith_n quest_n 15._o but_o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n may_v a_o poor_a weak_a soul_n gain_v strength_n from_o christ_n to_o live_v this_o life_n of_o faith_n when_o it_o walk_v in_o darkness_n be_v there_o any_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr by_o wait_v upon_o christ_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n and_o endeavour_v by_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o make_v use_n of_o those_o help_n and_o furtherance_n which_o be_v hold_v forth_o in_o scripture_n 5.7_o phil._n 4.13_o 2_o cor._n 5.7_o to_o stregthen_v the_o foul_a and_o enable_v it_o to_o live_v this_o life_n of_o faith_n when_o evident_a sight_n and_o sense_n be_v absent_a qued_a 16._o what_o be_v these_o help_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v divers_a but_o you_o may_v observe_v these_o that_o follow_v first_o to_o consider_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o life_n of_o faith_n first_o as_o a_o life_n of_o excellency_n by_o which_o the_o creature_n be_v enable_v to_o glorify_v the_o creator_n as_o abraham_n be_v strong_a in_o faith_n give_v glory_n to_o god_n 4.20_o rom._n 4.20_o second_o as_o a_o life_n of_o suavity_n delightful_a and_o pleasant_a &c_n mat._n 6.25_o &c_n &c_n to_o live_v by_o dependence_n upon_o god_n in_o christ_n 2.20_o 1_o pet._n 5.7_o gal._n 2.20_o in_o the_o
14.22_o 23._o the_o bodily_a ear_n must_v hear_v the_o bodily_a hand_n must_v receive_v and_o the_o bodily_a mouth_n must_v eat_v and_o feed_v on_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o second_o the_o act_n or_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o of_o the_o inward_a man_n the_o spiritual_a eye_n of_o the_o soul_n must_v see_v the_o ear_n of_o faith_n must_v hear_v the_o hand_n of_o faith_n must_v receive_v and_o apply_v christ_n the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n must_v feed_v on_o christ_n so_o you_o see_v there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o eye_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n &_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o ear_n the_o ear_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o hand_n the_o hand_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o mouth_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n etc._n rom._n 10.6_o etc._n etc._n john_n 6.54_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o all_o the_o object_n and_o sacramental_a act_n or_o action_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n so_o by_o faith_n we_o spiritual_o feed_v on_o christ_n quest_n 3._o be_v there_o not_o two_o sort_n of_o object_n about_o which_o these_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a sense_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v ans_fw-fr yes_o there_o be_v first_o outward_a visible_a object_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n with_o all_o the_o audible_a and_o visible_a act_n and_o operation_n of_o christ_n minister_n etc._n mat._n 26.26_o etc._n etc._n and_o christ_n people_n in_o the_o several_a sacramental_a action_n and_o branch_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n second_o inward_a invisible_a and_o heavenly_a act_n of_o christ_n and_o grace_n from_o christ_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o participation_n thereof_o present_v and_o communicate_v to_o faithful_a receiver_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o each_o of_o these_o corporal_a and_o spiritual_a answer_v one_o another_o in_o every_o particular_a object_n branch_n or_o sacramental_a action_n in_o this_o sacred_a ordinance_n in_o and_o about_o which_o the_o act_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o inward_a man_n be_v to_o be_v chief_o exercise_v in_o time_n of_o this_o solemn_a feast_n with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n quest_n 4._o what_o be_v these_o act_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n thus_o to_o be_v exercise_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v chief_o these_o three_o first_o diligent_a observation_n of_o every_o sacramental_a action_n and_o object_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n the_o second_o divine_a meditation_n of_o every_o of_o they_o three_o spiritual_a and_o faithful_a application_n of_o all_o to_o my_o own_o soul_n for_o my_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n quest_n 5._o what_o or_o how_o many_o be_v the_o sacramental_a action_n or_o object_n of_o sense_n corporal_a or_o spiritual_a in_o which_o these_o sense_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v and_o these_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v busy_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v divers_a but_o chief_o these_o ten_o which_o follow_v first_o a_o sacramental_a preparation_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n on_o the_o lord_n table_n second_o a_o sacramental_a invitation_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n with_o eye_n of_o body_n or_o soul_n when_o we_o be_v come_v right_o prepare_v three_o sacramental_a consecration_n first_o of_o the_o bread_n to_o be_v receive_v and_o after_o of_o the_o wine_n to_o be_v drink_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n four_o sacramental_a representation_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n by_o break_v of_o the_o bread_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n upon_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o show_v the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v five_o sacramental_a commemoration_n and_o do_v this_o in_o memory_n of_o christ_n with_o a_o thankful_a remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o for_o my_o salvation_n six_o sacramental_a congratulation_n or_o christ_n welcome_a to_o his_o guest_n at_o his_o table_n take_v eat_v take_v drink_n seven_o sacramental_a foederation_n or_o covenant-promise_n hold_v forth_o by_o christ_n when_o he_o take_v the_o bread_n and_o say_v this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o take_v the_o cup_n and_o say_v this_o cup_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n in_o my_o blood_n shed_v for_o many_o for_o remission_n of_o sin_n eigth_o sacramental_a participation_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n of_o the_o outward_a element_n and_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n feed_v on_o christ_n himself_o and_o his_o benefit_n to_o my_o soul_n nine_o sacramental_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o benefit_n with_o my_o head_n and_o with_o the_o saint_n as_o my_o fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n with_o who_o i_o do_v partake_v and_o have_v communion_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n ten_o sacramental_a obsignation_n or_o seal_v and_o communication_n of_o this_o spiritual_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o of_o all_o grace_n from_o christ_n to_o my_o believing-covenanting-soul_n renew_v my_o general_n and_o particular_a vow_n and_o protestation_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n as_o christ_n renew_v and_o re-confirms_a his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n matthew_n 22.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o 26.26_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.25_o 26._o and_o 10.16_o 17._o quest_n 6_o what_o be_v the_o first_o sacramental_a action_n word_n or_o object_n of_o your_o bodily_a or_o spiritual_a sense_n about_o which_o the_o act_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v when_o you_o be_v to_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n ans_fw-fr sacramental_a invitation_n when_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n have_v express_v 1._o the_o inestimable_a benefit_n communicate_v to_o the_o saint_n in_o this_o sacrament_n 2._o the_o author_n 3._o the_o institution_n 4._o the_o end_n 5._o the_o use_n of_o it_o to_o believer_n 6._o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 7._o the_o great_a preparation_n require_v and_o 8._o the_o danger_n of_o come_v unprepared_a 9_o the_o solemn_a admonition_n and_o dehortation_n to_o all_o ignorant_a scandalous_a and_o profane_a person_n that_o they_o stand_v back_o and_o presume_v not_o to_o approach_v the_o lord_n table_n lest_o they_o eat_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n as_o 1_o cor._n 11.19_o and_o 10._o invitation_n call_v and_o embrace_v and_o embolden_v i_o with_o all_o saint_n true_o prepare_v to_o draw_v near_o and_o partake_v of_o that_o bless_a feast_n which_o according_a to_o the_o institution_n example_n and_o command_n of_o christ_n be_v there_o prepare_v for_o i_o and_o they_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n as_o matthew_n 22.4_o quest_n 7._o what_o must_v you_o do_v when_o you_o hear_v this_o voice_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n sound_v to_o the_o ear_n of_o your_o body_n and_o invite_v you_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n ans_fw-fr i_o shall_v be_v careful_a by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o these_o three_o act_n note_v before_o 1._o right_o to_o observe_v and_o consider_v what_o be_v speak_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o invitation_n 2._o to_o meditate_v and_o think_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n what_o this_o invitation_n be_v and_o what_o a_o joyful_a thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 3._o to_o labour_v by_o the_o same_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n 104.34_o psa_fw-la 104.34_o to_o apply_v this_o invitation_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n as_o to_o one_o believe_a and_o long_v for_o refresh_v from_o christ_n to_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o revive_n of_o my_o spirit_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 8._o how_o must_v you_o exercise_v the_o ear_n of_o your_o faith_n ans_fw-fr in_o attention_n as_o if_o i_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n from_o heaven_n 5.1_o cant._n 5.1_o call_v i_o spiritual_o to_o feast_v with_o he_o at_o his_o table_n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o second_o object_n or_o sacramental_a action_n or_o object_n which_o answer_v your_o corporal_a sense_n of_o see_v in_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr the_o sacramental_a preparation_n of_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o i_o see_v set_v upon_o the_o table_n or_o make_v ready_a to_o be_v consecrate_v 23._o mark_v 14.22_o 23._o and_o set_v apart_o for_o that_o holy_a ordnance_n when_o i_o be_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v that_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o spiritual_a object_n which_o answer_v the_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o
see_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr the_o spiritual_a sense_n which_o answer_v bodily_a sight_n be_v a_o spiritual_a sight_n and_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o rather_o eye_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o spiritual_a object_n of_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n be_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n or_o whole_a christ_n my_o saviour_n present_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o soul_n as_o preprare_v from_o all_o eternity_n by_o god_n the_o father_n as_o a_o perfect_a saviour_n and_o a_o full_a banquet_n 17._o joh._n 6.27_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 17._o by_o his_o virtue_n and_o merit_n to_o nourish_v and_o enliven_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o life_n eternal_a and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o i_o to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n for_o which_o himself_o exhort_v i_o to_o labour_n and_o wait_v for_o he_o in_o this_o sacrament_n quest_n 11._o what_o be_v to_o be_v act_v or_o do_v by_o you_o when_o you_o thus_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n prepare_v for_o you_o on_o the_o lord_n table_n answ_n i_o ought_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n 1._o to_o observe_v diligent_o the_o sacramental_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n first_o what_o they_o be_v 2._o to_o meditate_v and_o see_v how_o fit_o they_o represent_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o 3._o by_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o apply_v all_o to_o my_o own_o soul_n 6.27_o heb._n 10.5_o 6_o 7._o joh._n 6.27_o that_o as_o i_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v prepare_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o god_n goednesse_n for_o my_o bodily_a nourishment_n so_o to_o see_v how_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v prepare_v from_o all_o eternity_n for_o nourishment_n of_o my_o soul_n to_o life_n everlasting_a quest_n 12._o what_o be_v the_o three_o sacramental_a object_n of_o sense_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a to_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n mat._n 26.6_o 27._o 1_o tim._n 4.4_o 5._o luke_n 22.19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr the_o action_n of_o blessing_n element_n in_o which_o both_o the_o sense_n of_o see_v and_o hear_v bodily_a be_v to_o be_v exercise_v when_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n by_o solemn_a prayer_n do_v bless_v consecrate_v and_o sanctify_v 1._o the_o bread_n to_o be_v the_o sacramental_a body_n of_o christ_n 2._o the_o wine_n to_o be_v his_o sacramental_a blood_n according_a to_o the_o lord_n institution_n see_v and_o hear_v of_o they_o both_o sanctify_a and_o separate_v from_o common_a bread_n and_o wine_n to_o this_o holy_a use_n and_o end_n by_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o blessing_n according_a to_o the_o command_n example_n and_o institution_n of_o christ_n quest_n 13._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o your_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o see_v and_o hear_v in_o this_o action_n represent_v by_o consecration_n of_o sacramentdl_n bread_n 6.27_o joh._n 6.27_o ans_fw-fr by_o the_o ear_n and_o eye_n of_o faith_n i_o be_o to_o hear_v and_o see_v god_n the_o father_n seal_v and_o consecrate_v christ_n the_o lord_n for_o the_o everlasting_a nourishment_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n spirirual_o to_o life_n eternal_a quest_n 14._o what_o be_v to_o be_v act_v and_o do_v when_o you_o thus_o hear_v and_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n bless_v and_o consecrate_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o ear_n and_o eye_n of_o your_o body_n and_o hear_v and_o see_v the_o lord_n christ_n so_o represent_v consecrate_a and_o seal_v by_o god_n the_o father_n with_o the_o ear_n and_o eye_n of_o faith_n the_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o your_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 10.18_o rom._n 10.7_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr first_o 10.14_o rom._n 8.9_o 1_o pet._n 1.11_o john_n 16.26_o isa_n 63.4_o etc._n etc._n heb._n 10.14_o observation_n by_o the_o power_n and_o assistance_n of_o christ_n spirit_n and_o his_o quicken_a power_n in_o my_o soul_n second_o to_o observe_v diligent_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n this_o blessing_n consecrate_v and_o sanctify_v of_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n by_o christ_n minister_n and_o by_o the_o ear_n and_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n this_o consecrate_v and_o seal_v of_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a bless_a god_n as_o my_o full_a perfect_a and_o sufficient_a saviour_n quest_n 15._o what_o be_v the_o second_o meditation_n ans_fw-fr second_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n 2._o 2_o sam._n 1.26_o psal_n 42.1_o 2._o by_o divine_a meditation_n of_o this_o unspeakable_a love_n of_o god_n consecrate_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v my_o redeemer_n and_o all-sufficient_a saviour_n so_o to_o be_v affect_v as_o to_o admire_v this_o wonderful_a free_a love_n of_o god_n in_o give_v his_o son_n and_o have_v my_o soul_n fill_v with_o spiritual_a long_n to_o enjoy_v and_o partake_v of_o so_o rich_a a_o gift_n of_o grace_n hold_v forth_o to_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n above_o that_o wonderful_a love_n of_o jonathan_n to_o david_n pass_v love_n of_o woman_n quest_n 16._o what_o be_v a_o three_o particular_a act_n to_o be_v do_v ans_fw-fr three_o application_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n through_o the_o grace_n of_o faith_n so_o to_o apply_v christ_n thus_o consecrate_v of_o god_n the_o father_n to_o be_v my_o saviour_n as_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n by_o the_o minister_n to_o represent_v this_o sacramental_o to_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v find_v i_o be_o unite_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o christ_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n 20.17_o joh._n 20.17_o as_o to_o my_o most_o tender_a father_n in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o ever_o quest_n 17._o what_o be_v the_o four_o sacramental_a action_n or_o object_n in_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n about_o which_o your_o corprral_n and_o spiritual_a sense_n shall_v be_v exercise_v etc._n luk._n 22.19_o 20._o mat._n 26.26_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.24_o etc._n etc._n isa_n 53.4_o etc._n etc._n luk._n 24.15_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr the_o sacramental_a representation_n or_o the_o break_n of_o christ_n body_n with_o torment_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o blood_n for_o my_o sin_n as_o christ_n our_o lord_n intimate_v in_o his_o institution_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o as_o foretell_v before_o by_o prophet_n quest_n 18._o what_o bodily_a or_o spiritual_a sense_n or_o organ_n and_o instrument_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v by_o you_o in_o this_o sacramental_a action_n of_o break_v bread_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr first_o the_o sense_n of_o bodily_a see_v when_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n i_o behold_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n break_v the_o bread_n the_o sacramental_a body_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n the_o sacramental_a blood_n of_o christ_n prepare_v and_o bless_v consecrate_a sanctify_a by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n for_o this_o holy_a use_n and_o pour_v forth_o for_o my_o refresh_n as_o 1_o tim._n 4_o 4_o 5._o common_a bread_n and_o drink_n so_o much_o more_o this_o by_o christ_n institution_n and_o ordinance_n mark_v 14.22_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 19_o what_o spiritual_a sense_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v ans_fw-fr i_o ought_v to_o exercise_v the_o sense_n of_o spiritual_a sight_n 22.23_o isa_n 53._o zach_n 12.11_o &_o 13.6_o 7._o mat._n 26.31_o ult_n &_o 27._o c._n luk._n 22.23_o and_o by_o faith_n the_o spiritual_a eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o behold_v and_o see_v the_o natural_a body_n of_o christ_n crucify_v and_o break_v with_o torment_n for_o my_o sin_n though_o a_o bone_n of_o he_o be_v not_o break_v but_o his_o soul_n break_v with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n in_o sense_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o his_o body_n with_o sense_n of_o pain_n buffet_n with_o fist_n whip_n with_o scourge_n crown_v with_o thorn_n crucify_a with_o torment_v nail_n mix_v of_o gall_n and_o vinegar_n to_o drink_v and_o above_o 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may_v you_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o those_o three_o act_n of_o your_o soul_n and_o inward_a man_n viz._n 1._o serious_n observation_n 2._o divine_a meditation_n and_o 3._o faithful_a application_n for_o improvement_n of_o this_o rest_n satisfaction_n and_o spiritual_a content_n in_o this_o heavenly_a refresh_n by_o christ_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o duty_n 2.3_o 1_o pet._n 2.3_o ans_fw-fr first_o for_o observation_n i_o may_v mark_v diligent_o divers_a particular_n first_o what_o refresh_n i_o find_v in_o the_o ordinance_n 13._o joh._n 13._o second_o what_o sign_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n in_o die_v for_o my_o sin_n three_o how_o my_o affection_n be_v wrought_v upon_o with_o grief_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n in_o my_o soul_n 1._o that_o my_o sin_n have_v crucify_v christ_n 2._o that_o i_o have_v be_v so_o unthankful_a and_o so_o often_o forgetful_a of_o this_o inestimable_a love_n to_o i_o four_o how_o i_o be_o cheer_v up_o with_o a_o joyful_a assurance_n that_o yet_o god_n accept_v i_o in_o christ_n and_o that_o the_o pardon_n of_o my_o sin_n be_v now_o seal_v to_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n quest_n 5._o what_o assurance_n be_v gain_v from_o these_o ans_fw-fr that_o christ_n will_v make_v i_o strong_a in_o time_n to_o come_v 1._o to_o resist_v all_o sin_n in_o thought_n word_n nnd_a deed_n and_o 2._o more_o able_a to_o honour_n god_n in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n 3._o and_o more_o enliven_a to_o delight_v in_o christ_n presence_n of_o grace_n then_o ever_o before_o 5._o cant._n 5._o quest_n 6._o what_o further_a grace_n way_n be_v observe_v ans_fw-fr that_o in_o christ_n i_o be_o more_o hungry_a after_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 4._o more_o longing_n to_o feast_v wit_n christ_n in_o this_o sacrament_n 22.30_o act_n 14.22_o luk._n
sacrament_n ans_fw-fr first_o i_o be_o to_o join_v with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 13._o 2_o cor._n 2.14_o col._n 1.12_o 13._o and_o the_o congregation_n of_o saint_n in_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o take_v our_o humane_a nature_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a mediator_n betwixt_o god_n and_o my_o soul_n to_o reconcile_v i_o to_o god_n for_o his_o passion_n death_n resurrection_n ascention_n and_o intercession_n and_o all_o his_o rich_a merit_n and_o benefit_n of_o my_o redemption_n vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n and_o glorification_n so_o glorious_o set_v forth_o and_o seal_v and_o so_o gracious_o communicate_v in_o this_o sacrament_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o to_o all_o saint_n with_o i_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n second_o humble_o and_o faithful_o to_o join_v in_o petition_n for_o assurance_n that_o all_o fail_n and_o infirmity_n in_o my_o performance_n be_v pardon_v in_o christ_n my_o pardon_n seal_v my_o person_n &_o whole_a service_n accept_v with_o the_o sweet_a merit_n and_o incense_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n upon_o the_o golden_a altar_n with_o a_o continual_a influence_n of_o power_n and_o virtue_n from_o christ_n that_o all_o the_o congregation_n of_o saint_n may_v keep_v covenant_n with_o the_o lord_n and_o declare_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o our_o fruitfulness_n in_o all_o good_a work_n as_o become_v the_o people_n of_o god_n who_o have_v receive_v so_o great_a and_o assure_v plesge_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o of_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o and_o by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n quest_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o four_o and_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v act_v or_o join_v in_o with_o the_o congregation_n ans_fw-fr divers_a particular_n 1._o after_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o a_o holy_a hymn_n or_o psalm_n if_o it_o be_v think_v fit_a praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n to_o his_o church_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o his_o congregation_n present_a in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o second_o wait_v for_o the_o blessing_n give_v in_o and_o with_o which_o the_o congregation_n be_v dismiss_v according_a to_o the_o practice_n of_o christ_n the_o apostle_n and_o church_n of_o christ_n as_o of_o old_a to_o leave_v the_o people_n of_o god_n with_o a_o blessing_n as_o numb_a 6.22_o etc._n etc._n 2_o sam._n 6.17,18_o 1_o king_n 8.55_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 22.50_o 51._o and_o the_o blessing_n which_o the_o apostle_n give_v when_o they_o take_v leave_v of_o the_o church_n in_o several_a epistle_n as_o rom_n 16.24_o etc._n etc._n 2_o corinthian_n 3.15_o and_o three_o i_o shall_v return_v home_o with_o rejoice_v as_o the_o eunuch_n do_v after_o he_o be_v baptize_v or_o the_o two_o disciple_n who_o meet_v with_o christ_n as_o they_o go_v to_o emmaus_n and_o take_v notice_n myself_o and_o tell_v other_o how_o my_o heart_n burn_v within_o i_o and_o how_o my_o soul_n be_v affect_v 1._o with_o grief_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o 2._o with_o joy_n in_o my_o saviour_n while_o i_o hear_v christ_n talk_v with_o i_o 1._o outward_o by_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o minister_n 2._o inward_o by_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o spirit_n at_o his_o table_n and_o how_o it_o be_v declare_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n that_o christ_n ought_v to_o suffer_v that_o his_o most_o bitter_a passion_n and_o curse_a death_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o rise_v again_o for_o my_o justification_n and_o so_o to_o enter_v into_o his_o glory_n and_o 3._o how_o christ_n be_v know_v to_o i_o in_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n in_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n and_o in_o christ_n give_v and_o my_o receive_n of_o those_o soul-reviving_a and_o soul-cherishing_a refresh_n which_o i_o enjoy_v at_o his_o table_n and_o 4._o and_o last_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o this_o refresh_n from_o christ_n i_o be_o resolve_v with_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o son_n and_o of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n daily_o to_o keep_v in_o memory_n that_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o that_o sweet_a welcome_n i_o have_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n to_o bespeak_v my_o soul_n every_o morning_n o_o my_o soul_n thou_o have_v this_o night_n receive_v a_o sweet_a refresh_n from_o the_o lord_n for_o thy_o body_n praise_v be_v the_o name_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o father_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o keeper_n of_o israel_n who_o never_o slumber_v not_o sleep_v who_o have_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o this_o night_n past_a and_o bring_v thou_o to_o the_o light_n of_o this_o day_n who_o have_v awaken_v thou_o out_o of_o sleep_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o kind_n of_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a quest_n 22._o how_o may_v i_o stir_v my_o soul_n to_o this_o ans_fw-fr in_o this_o or_o the_o like_a manner_n now_o o_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o awaken_v and_o break_v thy_o fast_n with_o christ_n and_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o sweet_a refresh_v the_o lord_n do_v give_v thou_o the_o last_o sacrament_n at_o his_o table_n and_o in_o what_o thou_o do_v see_v and_o hear_v 1._o his_o invitation_n to_o draw_v near_o and_o partake_v of_o the_o feast_n that_o he_o have_v prepare_v 2._o do_v thou_o not_o see_v bread_n and_o wine_n set_v upon_o the_o table_n and_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v thou_o not_o behold_v christ_n himself_o prepare_v for_o thy_o spiritual_a refresh_n 3._o do_v thou_o not_o hear_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n consecrate_v those_o element_n to_o that_o holy_a use_n and_o with_o the_o ear_n of_o faith_n hear_v how_o god_n the_o father_n have_v consecrate_v and_o seal_v his_o belove_a son_n jesus_n for_o thy_o redemption_n 4._o do_v thou_o not_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o wine_n pour_v out_o and_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n see_v christ_n body_n break_v with_o torment_n and_o his_o blood_n shed_v to_o the_o death_n for_o thy_o sin_n to_o redeem_v thou_o from_o hell_n and_o death_n eternal_a 5._o do_v thou_o not_o hear_v christ_n bid_v thou_o welcome_a take_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n drink_v this_o be_v my_o blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o thou_o and_o for_o many_o for_o remission_n of_o sin_n mat._n 26.26_o 27_o etc._n etc._n 6._o do_v thou_o not_o observe_v and_o believe_v those_o sacramental_a promise_n assure_v that_o christ_n love_v thou_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o thou_o and_o as_o very_o as_o christ_n minister_n have_v bless_v and_o break_v the_o sacramental_a bread_n and_o bless_a and_o pour_v out_o the_o sacramental_a wine_n do_v present_a and_o give_v they_o unto_o thou_o to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v so_o very_o have_v christ_n give_v and_o do_v christ_n present_a and_o give_v and_o reach_v out_o himself_o for_o a_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a refresh_n to_o thou_o to_o nourish_v thou_o to_o life_n eternal_a according_a the_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 7._o o_o my_o soul_n do_v thou_o not_o take_v and_o eat_v the_o bread_n and_o take_v and_o drink_v the_o wine_n and_o so_o spiritual_o feed_v on_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o in_o strength_n thereof_o thou_o may_v walk_v thy_o great_a journey_n of_o this_o life_n not_o as_o elijah_n forty_o day_n and_o forty_o night_n to_o horeb_n the_o mount_n of_o god_n but_o to_o heaven_n god_n kingdom_n of_o glory_n 8._o o_o my_o soul_n do_v thou_o not_o actual_o renew_v thy_o covenant_n with_o the_o lord_n as_o god_n in_o giâ—ing_v and_o thou_o in_o actual_a receive_n and_o partake_v of_o these_o seal_n and_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n consider_v thyself_o what_o have_v thou_o now_o to_o do_v any_o more_o with_o sin_n and_o satan_n with_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n with_o any_o sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n that_o may_v grieve_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n remember_v thy_o covenant_n thy_o promise_n thy_o vow_n thy_o protestation_n to_o thy_o god_n and_o be_v conscientious_a by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o keep_v they_o all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n 9_o o_o my_o soul_n be_v there_o not_o a_o soul-satisfying_a feast_n set_v before_o thou_o at_o that_o time_n never_o to_o let_v thou_o to_o return_v to_o the_o feast_n of_o sin_n again_o 10._o and_o be_v it_o not_o the_o command_n of_o christ_n to_o celebrate_v that_o sacrament_n in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o 4.7,8_o act_n 8.39_o luk._n 14.13_o &_o phil._n 4.11_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 4.7,8_o and_o what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o thou_o o_o then_o remember_v that_o holy_a feast_n every_o morning_n when_o thou_o awake_v every_o evening_n when_o thou_o go_v to_o bed_n thus_o thou_o may_v feed_v daily_o on_o
christ_n by_o faith_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o right_o endeavour_v to_o declare_v thy_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n again_o and_o show_v forth_o my_o thankfulness_n to_o my_o lord_n jesus_n in_o daily_o remember_v of_o he_o until_o he_o translate_v thou_o to_o eternal_a glory_n quest_n 23._o what_o be_v the_o subsequent_a grace_n to_o be_v act_v and_o duty_n to_o be_v exercise_v and_o practise_v in_o manifestation_n of_o your_o thankfulness_n to_o your_o god_n in_o christ_n all_o the_o day_n of_o your_o life_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n have_v you_o receive_v for_o direction_n herein_o etc._n gal._n 2._o 20._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o &_o .._o mat._n 22.37_o &_o .._o gal._n 5._o 13_o 14._o eph._n 4.1_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v one_o root-grace_n flow_v into_o my_o soul_n from_o christ_n and_o christ_n wonderful_a love_n to_o i_o christ_n love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o this_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o love_n that_o love_n of_o christ_n with_o a_o holy_a gracious_a power_n as_o a_o precious_a loadstone_n do_v draw_v my_o soul_n to_o my_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o sweet_o constrain_v i_o to_o love_n christ_n again_o who_o love_v i_o first_o move_v i_o powerful_o to_o live_v henceforth_o not_o to_o myself_o but_o to_o he_o that_o die_v for_o i_o and_o role_n again_o and_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o love_n be_v to_o be_v make_v evident_a by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o i_o 1._o towards_o god_n the_o father_n in_o christ_n 2._o towards_o myself_o in_o true_a charity_n 3._o towards_o my_o neighbour_n in_o love_n and_o unity_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n all_o comprehend_v in_o one_o grace_n love_n and_o all_o this_o as_o fulfil_v the_o law_n of_o christ_n gal._n 6.1_o 2._o john_n 13.34_o 25._o and_o 15._o 12_o etc._n etc._n and_o because_o i_o find_v god_n have_v love_v i_o first_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n john_n 4.19_o quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n that_o spring_n from_o this_o root_n grace_n of_o your_o christian_a walk_v the_o free_a love_n of_o god_n to_o you_o in_o christ_n assure_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n and_o the_o reflex_n of_o that_o love_n as_o the_o echo_n of_o love_n in_o your_o soul_n answer_v love_n again_o ans_fw-fr the_o manifestation_n of_o my_o thankfulness_n or_o thankful_a remembrance_n of_o christ_n of_o christ_n etc._n joh._n 4.9_o etc._n etc._n love_v hold_v forth_o to_o i_o in_o this_o sacrament_n by_o a_o conltant_fw-la and_o continue_v act_v and_o exercit_v of_o that_o grace_n of_o love_n wrought_v in_o i_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n in_o my_o soul_n 1._o towards_o god_n my_o father_n john_n 20.17_o 2._o towards_o myself_o as_o to_o a_o child_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n luke_n 10.17_o 3._o towards_o my_o neighbour_n and_o especial_o towards_o the_o household_n of_o say_v the_o church_n and_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n and_o my_o fellow-member_n in_o christ_n jesus_n gal._n 6.10_o quest_n 25._o wherein_o ought_v you_o to_o declare_v your_o thankfulness_n and_o exercise_v your_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o your_o neighbour_n in_o christ_n ans_fw-fr in_o yield_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o my_o father_n in_o christ_n 6.68_o john_n 5.39_o &_o 6.68_o first_o in_o believe_v whatsoever_o truth_n the_o lord_n my_o god_n hold_v forth_o to_o be_v believe_v in_o the_o scripture_n second_o 14.21_o john_n 14.21_o in_o do_v or_o suffer_v whatsoever_o be_v by_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n my_o father_n to_o be_v do_v or_o suffer_v by_o i_o according_a to_o his_o will_n three_o in_o pray_v to_o or_o praise_v god_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n quest_n 26._o what_o light_n from_o christ_n or_o what_o directory_n or_o rule_n be_v there_o of_o your_o faith_n or_o of_o tbose_a truth_n in_o which_o you_o be_v to_o declare_v in_o thankfulness_n your_o love_n and_o duty_n to_o god_n your_o father_n by_o believe_v ans_fw-fr the_o holy_a scripture_n or_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n 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ordinance_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v by_o christ_n presence_n power_n and_o grace_n and_o shall_v not_o a_o poor_a soul_n fall_v in_o love_n with_o this_o true_a light_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o be_v it_o far_o from_o thou_o my_o soul_n to_o hate_v this_o light_n 20._o john_n 3.19_o 20._o as_o those_o who_o love_v it_o not_o because_o their_o deed_n be_v evil_a light_n be_v comfortable_a to_o sinner_n and_o so_o be_v christ_n to_o a_o live_v pure-seeing_a soul_n who_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n can_v look_v on_o christ_n though_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n be_v never_o so_o weak_a sight_v christ_n light_n be_v a_o heal_a light_n which_o fill_v the_o soul_n which_o life_n in_o the_o end_n enable_v a_o poor_a saint_n to_o follow_v this_o light_n of_o grace_n until_o it_o bring_v the_o soul_n to_o life_n ana_n light_v eternal_a and_o thus_o by_o light_n from_o christ_n we_o may_v see_v the_o use_n of_o the_o second_o commandment_n and_o the_o many_o 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and_o spiritual_a foot_n and_o affection_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o walk_v with_o christ_n in_o their_o life_n but_o o_o my_o soul_n do_v thou_o with_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n most_o high_a daily_o look_v after_o this_o true_a light_n of_o christ_n that_o thou_o lose_v not_o christ_n presence_n but_o travel_n with_o christ_n and_o in_o his_o light_n hold_v forth_o in_o this_o commandment_n and_o all_o other_o command_a part_n of_o god_n word_n by_o faith_n in_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n through_o the_o wilderness_n of_o this_o word_n to_o the_o canaan_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 40._o you_o have_v give_v the_o use_n of_o the_o commandment_n in_o general_o but_o now_o what_o do_v you_o conceive_v of_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o commandment_n which_o follow_v in_o particular_a in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v we_o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o thousand_o of_o they_o that_o love_v i_o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n answ_n i_o conceive_v the_o lord_n hold_v forth_o in_o this_o reason_n principal_o two_o thing_n first_o 8.6_o ex._n 34.6_o 7_o deut._n 6.13_o 14_o 15_o deut._n 7.4_o deut._n 29.19_o 20_o 21_o ezekel_n 18_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17._o canticle_n 8.6_o a_o threaten_a of_o severe_a punishment_n to_o wicked_a idolater_n and_o all_o other_o who_o corrupt_v the_o service_n of_o god_n to_o they_o and_o to_o their_o posterity_n if_o they_o go_v on_o to_o hate_v the_o lord_n and_o continue_v in_o their_o father_n sin_n and_o to_o terrify_v man_n the_o more_o from_o this_o sin_n the_o lord_n declare_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o jealous_a god_n and_o one_o that_o will_v not_o hold_v the_o wicked_a innocent_a quest_n 41._o what_o be_v the_o second_o that_o the_o lord_n hold_v forth_o to_o persuade_v to_o obedience_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n herein_o ans_fw-fr 32.18_o 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their_o own_o happiness_n or_o the_o happiness_n of_o their_o poor_a child_n wait_v in_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n on_o christ_n till_o christ_n convert_v they_o 9.25_o 2_o tim_n 2.25_o 26._o ezek._n 18.14_o num._n 16.31_o 32._o gen._n 9.25_o and_o direct_v they_o to_o repentance_n that_o they_o and_o their_o child_n after_o they_o repent_v may_v enjoy_v sweet_a freedom_n from_o god_n terrible_a visitation_n which_o be_v sure_a to_o fall_v upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o impenitent_a and_o their_o child_n second_o for_o saint_n to_o instruct_v they_o to_o wait_v on_o christ_n for_o power_n to_o glorify_v god_n 24.11_o gen._n 18.19_o joshua_n 24.11_o and_o to_o teach_v their_o child_n also_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o a_o right_a manner_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n 3.29_o deut._n 3.29_o know_v this_o that_o in_o and_o for_o christ_n it_o shall_v go_v well_o with_o they_o and_o with_o their_o child_n for_o ever_o the_o three_o section_n of_o the_o thirty_o classis_fw-la the_o three_o 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appoint_v we_o to_o labour_v six_o day_n second_o the_o lord_n own_o example_n in_o rest_a also_o from_o work_n the_o seven_o day_n and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n three_o the_o lord_n institution_n and_o appointment_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n to_o be_v a_o holy_a rest_n for_o his_o service_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 6._o but_o be_v there_o no_o work_n to_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n nor_o by_o any_o manner_n of_o person_n answ_n i_o answer_v yes_o first_o work_n of_o piety_n may_v be_v do_v by_o all_o in_o their_o several_a place_n and_o in_o particular_a by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n as_o of_o old_a time_n the_o priest_n do_v perform_v their_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 12.5_o mat._n 12.5_o and_o be_v blameless_a and_o as_o man_n go_v a_o sabbath_n day_n journey_n to_o the_o prophet_n 23._o act_n 1.12_o 2_o king_n 4_o 22_o 23._o and_o place_n appoint_v for_o god_n public_a worship_n second_o work_v 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figure_v by_o all_o these_o be_v come_v but_o he_o do_v not_o speak_v of_o this_o sabbath_n which_o the_o lord_n command_v to_o be_v sanctify_v in_o the_o decalogue_n or_o ten_o commandment_n at_o least_o in_o no_o wise_a of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o commandment_n that_o a_o seven_o day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v as_o holy_a to_o the_o lord_n quest_n 8._o but_o wherefore_o then_o be_v not_o the_o seven_o day_n from_o the_o creation_n keep_v as_o a_o sabbath_n day_n or_o by_o what_o authority_n be_v this_o seven_o day_n now_o sanctify_v and_o keep_v as_o a_o sabbath_n call_v in_o scripture_n the_o lord_n day_n ans_fw-fr first_o 5._o isai_n 56.2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o the_o keep_n of_o a_o seven_o day_n for_o a_o sabbath_n be_v absolute_o moral_a and_o perpetual_a institute_v in_o paradise_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o in_o the_o decalogue_n or_o ten_o commandment_n give_v on_o mount_n sinai_n and_o that_o commandment_n bind_v to_o a_o seven_o day_n for_o ever_o second_o although_o there_o be_v not_o a_o absolute_a command_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n to_o change_v the_o day_n evident_o hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o yet_o there_o be_v divine_a authority_n sufficient_a in_o the_o constant_a practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o saint_n to_o meet_v on_o this_o seven_o day_n 2._o act_n 2.46_o act_n 20.7_o 8_o &c_n &c_n 1_o cor._n 16.1_o 2._o be_v then_o call_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n on_o this_o day_n in_o preach_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n call_v break_v of_o bread_n and_o in_o prayer_n and_o give_v alm_n and_o the_o like_a as_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o day_n as_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n and_o to_o be_v sanctify_v as_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o meet_v christ_n in_o all_o his_o ordinance_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 1.10_o revel_v 1.10_o as_o john_n the_o 〈◊〉_d divine_a be_v ravish_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o meet_v christ_n on_o that_o day_n for_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n that_o day_n then_o call_v and_o esteem_v and_o reckon_v to_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o day_n and_o so_o to_o be_v keep_v as_o the_o lord_n day_n by_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o this_o four_o commandment_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v mindful_a of_o and_o remember_v the_o sabbath_n 39_o isai_n 58.13_o heb._n 4.9.10_o mark_n 1.35_o 39_o or_o lord_n day_n to_o keep_v it_o as_o a_o day_n of_o rest_n from_o our_o own_o work_n and_o bodily_a labour_n and_o as_o a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o the_o sinful_a work_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o to_o sanctify_v it_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o lord_n work_v of_o holiness_n and_o his_o holy_a service_n to_o glorify_v the_o lord_n of_o sabbath_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n on_o that_o day_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o general_a sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr all_o profanation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n 58.13_o isaia_n 58.13_o by_o ommission_n of_o god_n work_n or_o perform_v of_o our_o own_o work_n or_o worldly_a business_n of_o this_o life_n outward_a in_o our_o body_n except_o in_o case_n of_o true_a extraordinary_a necessity_n or_o perform_v of_o any_o our_o own_o work_n of_o sin_n in_o body_n or_o soul_n as_o all_o other_o day_n so_o especial_o onâ—_n the_o lord_n day_n or_o the_o day_n of_o god_n rest_n 4.9.10_o heb._n 4.9.10_o and_o sabbath_n day_n quest_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n require_v for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o christian_a sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o these_o ans_fw-fr they_o be_v diverse_a we_o may_v remember_v these_o especial_a first_o a_o preparation_n for_o the_o right_a sanctification_n of_o this_o day_n by_o mind_v of_o it_o before_o it_o come_v that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o fit_a to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o it_o when_o it_o be_v come_v and_o by_o rise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n as_o bodily_a health_n will_v suffer_v that_o we_o may_v have_v time_n to_o exercise_v preparative_n duty_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o public_a ordinance_n quest_n 12._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o forget_v the_o lord_n day_n or_o be_v so_o unmindful_a of_o it_o as_o either_o in_o our_o own_o person_n or_o by_o compel_v or_o suffer_v our_o child_n or_o servant_n so_o long_o to_o labour_v here_o ex._n 12.3.6_o exo._n 3.5_o ex._n 19.10.15_o deut._n 33.3_o mat_n 27.62_o as_o amos_n 4.12_o so_o here_o and_o over-wearie_a our_o body_n or_o spirit_n on_o
church_n of_o god_n require_v quest_n 24._o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n in_o public_a ans_fw-fr to_o join_v devout_o and_o understand_o with_o the_o minister_n and_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n not_o only_o attend_v with_o the_o ear_n to_o every_o confession_n of_o sin_n petition_n for_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o powr_v out_o of_o the_o minister_n soul_n in_o prayer_n but_o with_o thy_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n with_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o every_o confession_n request_n or_o give_v of_o thanks_n to_o god_n say_v amen_o in_o thy_o soul_n 27._o psal_n 85.8_o phil._n 4.13_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o your_o prayer_n in_o god_n due_a time_n and_o this_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o assistance_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n 32._o gen._n 32._o quest_n 25._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n declare_v ans_fw-fr not_o to_o attend_v diligent_o with_o our_o ear_n or_o to_o wander_v and_o be_v distract_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o hearty_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o do_v this_o in_o a_o dead_a manner_n without_o any_o affection_n or_o life_n in_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o answer_n and_o gracious_a return_n of_o our_o petition_n put_v up_o right_o in_o matter_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19.23_o john_n 19.23_o quest_n 26._o what_o be_v a_o three_o duty_n in_o public_a for_o sanctification_n of_o this_o bless_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n day_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr this_o concern_v both_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n of_o god_n 21._o ezra_n 7.10_o nehe._n 8.8_o ezek._n 3.17_o act_n 20.20_o 21._o and_o first_o the_o minister_n duty_n be_v to_o read_v expound_v catechise_v and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o faithfulness_n sincerity_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o minister_n sin_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v expound_v and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o do_v it_o unfaithful_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o otherwise_o then_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n quest_n 28._o what_o be_v the_o people_n duty_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o attend_v diligent_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n 15._o act_n 15.14_o 15._o or_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n and_o that_o without_o wander_v or_o sleep_v with_o hunger_n after_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o with_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o hear_v it_o careless_o without_o devotion_n faith_n love_n or_o obedience_n unprofitable_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n quest_n 30._o what_o be_v a_o four_o particular_a duty_n in_o which_o this_o rest-day_n or_o lord_n day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v ans_fw-fr in_o a_o right_n communicate_v and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n god_n people_n be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o be_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o catechism_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n 30._o 2_o chron._n 30._o as_o 1_o chron._n 15.13_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29_o 30._o or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o in_o a_o due_a and_o as_o right_a order_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o refresh_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o private_a in_o our_o family_n after_o the_o public_a ordinance_n be_v end_v ans_fw-fr repetition_n and_o conference_n one_o with_o another_o of_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v parent_n take_v account_n of_o their_o child_n and_o master_n of_o their_o servant_n what_o they_o have_v remember_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o exame_v by_o the_o word_n what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 12._o act_n 17.11_o 12._o in_o catechise_v those_o under_o our_o charge_n meditation_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n receive_v and_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n 61.3_o isaia_n 61.3_o the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o mere_a rest_v in_o the_o outward_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o partake_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o public_a ordinance_n without_o any_o care_n of_o profit_v ourselves_o or_o family_n by_o repetition_n conference_n search_v the_o scripture_n catechise_v or_o prayer_n in_o our_o family_n oâ—_n closert_n for_o a_o blessing_n endeavour_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n the_o neglect_n of_o any_o of_o which_o be_v sin_n quest_n 34._o this_o be_v a_o strict_a rest_n indeed_o and_o a_o strict_a sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v there_o any_o more_o require_v ans_fw-fr yes_o a_o give_v of_o alm_n and_o perform_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n 8.12_o 1_o cor._n 16_o 2._o nehe._n 8.12_o and_o that_o free_o and_o liberal_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n require_v quest_n 35._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n ans_fw-fr to_o give_v no_o alm_n and_o neglect_v work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n though_o god_n have_v give_v we_o ability_n to_o help_v the_o afflict_a brethren_n in_o their_o time_n of_o need_n quest_n 36._o here_o be_v many_o outward_a act_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v there_o noâ—_n some_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a require_v also_o ans_fw-fr yes_o it_o be_v require_v that_o the_o childdren_n of_o god_n shall_v make_v the_o sabbath_n his_o delight_n and_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n and_o so_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a and_o holy_a restj_fw-la indeed_o 58.13.14_o heb._n 4.9.10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 58.13.14_o as_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n from_o sin_n so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n a_o preparation_n to_o that_o eternal_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 37_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o delight_n in_o the_o sabbath_n and_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v weary_a of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n to_o say_v or_o think_v as_o those_o in_o amos_n when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v 14._o amos_n 8.5_o isaia_n 1.12_o 13_o 14._o when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v and_o not_o to_o rest_v from_o sin_n but_o to_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n on_o god_n day_n to_o swear_v to_o drink_v tipple_a and_o distemper_a themselves_o to_o whore_n 5.21_o amos_n 5.21_o or_o keep_v company_n with_o harlot_n 5.7_o jer._n 5.7_o or_o abuse_v god_n day_n in_o any_o wickedness_n whatsoever_o and_o so_o to_o make_v even_o our_o outward_a performance_n odious_a to_o god_n and_o to_o all_o good_a man_n 26._o luke_n 13.25_o 26._o endanger_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o a_o restless_a condition_n in_o hell_n fire_n for_o ever_o 16.24_o luke_n 16.24_o quest_n 38._o this_o be_v a_o most_o perfect_a law_n indeed_o that_o require_v all_o this_o in_o one_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n but_o i_o pray_v you_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v this_o duty_n answ_n the_o commandment_n itself_o hold_v forth_o this_o in_o the_o next_o word_n thou_o thy_o son_n thy_o daughter_n thy_o manservant_n thy_o maide-servant_n nor_o thy_o ox_n nor_o thy_o ass_n nor_o
assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o this_o right_o 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o in_o a_o right_a manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o a_o right_a end_n otherwise_o our_o prayer_n be_v not_o right_a nor_o acceptable_a before_o god_n nor_o can_v we_o expect_v to_o be_v hear_v at_o god_n hand_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o prayer_n quest_n 21._o i_o see_v then_o that_o a_o bare_a form_n of_o prayer_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o rest_v in_o but_o i_o must_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n enable_v of_o i_o to_o pray_v with_o the_o spirit_n or_o inner_a man_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o mouth_n and_o my_o soul_n must_v be_v dispose_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n in_o prayer_n and_o enable_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n but_o what_o grace_n be_v requisite_a in_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr i'faith_o repentance_n humility_n devotion_n 504._o see_v classis_fw-la 30._o 2_o sect._n in_o 2_o commandment_n pag._n 502._o 503_o 504._o zeal_n fervency_n perseverance_n and_o such_o like_a grace_n and_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n else_o all_o be_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o he_o or_o she_o pray_v best_a who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o can_v pour_v out_o his_o or_o her_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o prayer_n as_o jacob_n and_o hannab_n and_o other_o saint_n of_o god_n have_v do_v and_o have_v be_v hear_v in_o their_o prayer_n with_o a_o gracious_a return_n 1_o cor._n 14.15_o james_n 1.6_o isa_n 1.15_o 16._o acts._n 10.2_o hosea_n 12.4_o james_n 5.16_o psal_n 51.17_o jere._n 50.4_o 5._o 1_o thess_n 5.17_o john_n 16.23_o quest_n 22._o but_o how_o shall_v a_o man_n get_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o ability_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n to_o god_n ans_fw-fr i_o answer_v you_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o your_o prayer_n nor_o in_o any_o duty_n you_o perform_v to_o god_n as_o if_o that_o do_v satisfy_v the_o lord_n for_o your_o sin_n or_o meritorious_o procure_v your_o peace_n with_o god_n but_o you_o must_v rest_v 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what_o glorious_a majesty_n ought_v thou_o to_o direct_v thy_o prayer_n at_o morning_n or_o evening_n or_o noon_n day_n or_o whensoever_o in_o public_a or_o private_a or_o secret_a thou_o desire_v to_o gain_v a_o blessing_n from_o the_o high_a heaven_n psal_n 55.17_o quest_n 26._o what_o shall_v i_o answer_v to_o this_o demand_n ans_fw-fr let_v thy_o soul_n answer_v and_o it_o will_v tell_v thou_o it_o be_v to_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o possessor_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o searcher_n of_o all_o heart_n and_o the_o hearer_n of_o prayer_n present_v to_o he_o in_o the_o name_n and_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n ps_n 38.13_o psal_n 65.2_o psal_n 77.1_o john_n 16.23_o quest_n 27._o what_o direction_n ans_fw-fr endeavour_v in_o all_o fear_n and_o humility_n to_o begin_v thy_o prayer_n with_o the_o best_a expression_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a name_n nature_n person_n property_n of_o this_o great_a and_o glorious_a lord_n god_n with_o the_o 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god_n to_o who_o thou_o desire_v to_o lift_v up_o thyself_o in_o prayer_n that_o thou_o may_v acknowledge_v thy_o offence_n and_o seek_v for_o further_a assurance_n of_o pardon_n before_o thou_o beg_v any_o other_o favour_n at_o the_o lord_n hand_n as_o 2_o chron._n 6.36_o quest_n 29._o what_o direction_n here_o ans_fw-fr let_v thy_o soul_n first_o look_n into_o the_o glass_n of_o thy_o own_o conscience_n 20._o rom._n 2.14_o 15._o act_n 24.16_o rom._n 3.20_o john_n 3.19_o 20.36_o 1_o john_n 3.23_o rom._n 7.18_o 19_o 20._o and_o second_o into_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n both_o the_o command_a and_o promise_a part_n both_o law_n and_o gospel_n and_o find_v out_o thy_o sin_n and_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v thyself_o for_o thy_o ingratitude_n for_o so_o many_o former_a mercy_n yea_o confess_v and_o labour_v to_o be_v humble_a for_o thy_o fall_n in_o adam_n for_o thy_o original_n and_o actual_a transgression_n in_o state_n of_o nature_n but_o especial_o thy_o 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and_o fellow-heir_n with_o you_o and_o with_o christ_n of_o eternal_a glory_n ans_fw-fr i_o may_v follow_v the_o former_a direction_n and_o wait_v on_o christ_n first_o in_o observation_n of_o this_o union_n and_o communion_n that_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n as_o in_o part_n be_v set_v forth_o before_o this_o catechism_n and_o so_o observe_v and_o consider_v what_o a_o union_n there_o be_v between_o the_o ouward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o inward_a thing_n signify_v and_o seal_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n namely_o a_o mutual_a union_n and_o relation_n and_o this_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v be_v spiritual_a and_o invisible_a now_o it_o can_v be_v see_v with_o bodily_a eye_n and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a and_o secret_a union_n and_o yet_o a_o speedy_a present_a union_n and_o as_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a spiritual_a union_n and_o relation_n between_o 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christ_n crucify_v and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n shed_v for_o my_o sin_n with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n and_o they_o be_v present_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o so_o i_o have_v a_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o they_o immediate_o second_o 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o so_o speedy_o as_o i_o do_v with_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o body_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o the_o wine_n prepare_v and_o present_v upon_o the_o table_n for_o i_o to_o take_v but_o present_o with_o faith_n the_o hand_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o do_v apprehend_v and_o take_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n present_v to_o be_v take_v and_o receive_v spiritual_o and_o by_o faith_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n three_o i_o may_v meditate_v that_o so_o speedy_o as_o with_o the_o mouth_n of_o my_o body_n i_o do_v eat_v and_o feed_v on_o the_o bread_n etc._n 1_o kin._n 19.7_o 8._o psal_n 63.1_o etc._n etc._n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n at_o the_o same_o instant_n with_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n or_o my_o believe_a soul_n i_o do_v feed_v on_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n and_o the_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v present_a with_o i_o and_o i_o have_v a_o sweet_a communion_n with_o they_o and_o in_o these_o or_o like_a meditation_n my_o soul_n be_v fat_v with_o heavenly_a manna_n as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n nourish_v i_o in_o the_o wilderness_n of_o this_o world_n to_o the_o canaan_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 23._o what_o be_v the_o three_o principal_a thing_n to_o be_v exercise_v concern_v this_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o his_o soul-reviving_a comfort_n and_o benefit_n in_o this_o sacrament_n wherein_o have_v light_n of_o christ_n appear_v unto_o you_o for_o duty_n in_o this_o 2.20_o john_n 6.56_o gal._n 2.20_o ans_fw-fr spiritual_a and_o faithful_a application_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n to_o my_o soul_n that_o now_o as_o very_o as_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o i_o have_v eat_v and_o drunken_a in_o this_o feast_n be_v i_o and_o the_o virtue_n of_o they_o be_v unite_v to_o i_o and_o i_o to_o it_o so_o very_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v i_o and_o the_o virtue_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n be_v become_v i_o and_o i_o be_o unite_v to_o christ_n and_o christ_n to_o i_o to_o my_o joy_n everlasting_a so_o that_o i_o may_v say_v with_o confidence_n and_o rejoice_v christ_n love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o ten_o principal_a sacramental_a act_n or_o action_n which_o be_v or_o may_v be_v the_o object_n of_o your_o corporal_n or_o spiritual_a sense_n or_o operation_n of_o soul_n or_o hody_n in_o the_o right_a observation_n meditation_n and_o application_n of_o which_o you_o may_v wait_v on_o christ_n the_o lord_n prince_z with_o more_o full_a rejoice_v in_o or_o after_o your_o meeting_n of_o christ_n at_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr sacramental_a obsignation_n or_o seal_v in_o communication_n of_o this_o 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