thereof_o 2._o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n in_o thing_n divine_a and_o spiritual_a we_o be_v secure_a and_o happy_a the_o end_n of_o temporal_a rejoice_v be_v many_o time_n cloud_v in_o sudden_a and_o unexpected_a sorrow_n such_o be_v belshazzar_n feast_n with_o a_o thousand_o of_o his_o prince_n dan._n 5.1_o 5_o 6._o the_o scene_n of_o joy_n be_v change_v into_o sudden_a astonishment_n at_o the_o sight_n of_o that_o dreadful_a hand_n which_o decipher_v his_o doom_n upon_o the_o palace_n wall_n secular_a joy_n entertain_v delude_v man_n as_o that_o old_a lie_a prophet_n of_o bethel_n do_v the_o man_n of_o god_n first_o feed_v then_o afflict_v with_o the_o sad_a intimation_n of_o ensue_a destruction_n 1_o king_n 13.11_o 22._o acquaint_v thyself_o with_o true_a good_a that_o thou_o may_v rejoice_v secure_o they_o most_o delight_n in_o secular_a thing_n who_o be_v ignorant_a of_o eternal_a 3._o let_v not_o thy_o heart_n be_v too_o much_o transport_v with_o secular_a joy_n they_o that_o superabound_v in_o mirth_n and_o joy_n in_o prosperity_n be_v too_o much_o cast_v down_o and_o deject_v in_o adversity_n for_o both_o extreme_n proceed_v from_o impotency_n of_o mind_n in_o every_o exultation_n look_v with_o a_o thankful_a heart_n on_o the_o lord_n that_o give_v it_o and_o with_o a_o prudent_a heart_n on_o that_o which_o may_v quick_o change_v this_o scene_n of_o mirth_n into_o heaviness_n taste_v thy_o joy_n as_o the_o israelite_n do_v their_o passover_n with_o bitter_a herb_n and_o prepare_v to_o be_v go_v exod._n 12.8_o let_v the_o thought_n of_o sorrow_n season_n all_o thy_o mirth_n lest_o a_o sudden_a surprisal_n astonish_v and_o vanquish_v thou_o for_o foresee_v danger_n least_o prejudice_n the_o wise._n 4._o keep_v innocency_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n these_o shall_v comfort_v thou_o as_o lamech_v say_v of_o his_o son_n noah_n gen._n 5.29_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v you_o prov._n 15.15_o all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n that_o be_v a_o good_a conscience_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n wicked_a mirth_n sardonick_a laughter_n and_o foolish_a jest_a as_o they_o demonstrate_v much_o levity_n so_o do_v they_o dangerous_a uncomposedness_n vanity_n and_o weakness_n of_o mind_n in_o such_o laughter_n the_o heart_n be_v sorrowful_a say_v solomon_n prov._n 14.13_o and_o the_o end_n of_o that_o mirth_n be_v heaviness_n and_o eccl._n 2.1_o behold_v this_o also_o be_v vanity_n again_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o mourn_v but_o the_o heart_n of_o fool_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o mirth_n eccl._n 7.4_o 5._o we_o read_v that_o christ_n weep_v over_o jerusalem_n luke_n 19.41_o and_o over_o lazarus_n john_n 11.35_o but_o we_o never_o read_v of_o his_o laughter_n it_o be_v a_o rare_a government_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o have_v mirth_n season_v with_o wisdom_n wherein_o a_o prudent_a cheerfulness_n commend_v mirth_n well_o regulate_v in_o a_o holy_a thankful_a use_n of_o that_o we_o enjoy_v as_o the_o best_a of_o thing_n mere_o secular_a to_o imitate_v the_o austerity_n of_o cato_n or_o the_o sullenness_n of_o crassus_n who_o be_v report_v to_o have_v laugh_v but_o once_o in_o his_o life_n or_o to_o be_v a_o ever_o weep_v heraclite_n or_o a_o ever_o laugh_a democritus_n be_v to_o launch_v out_o into_o vain_a and_o unsafe_a extreme_n indeed_o of_o the_o two_o tear_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o excessive_a laughter_n for_o too_o much_o mirth_n be_v a_o symptom_n of_o folly_n which_o fluctuate_v from_o the_o heart_n and_o a_o true_a signet_n of_o forgetfulness_n or_o ignorance_n of_o this_o mutable_a life_n 6._o and_o indeed_o voluptuousness_n be_v satan_n hook_n which_o produce_v to_o destruction_n it_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o nurse_n of_o the_o never_o die_a worm_n and_o as_o oil_n kill_v infect_v but_o vinegar_n restore_v they_o so_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n destroy_v incautious_a sinner_n but_o sharp_a affliction_n safe_o cure_v they_o so_o that_o they_o at_o last_o arrive_v to_o that_o apprehensive_a sense_n of_o understanding_n that_o it_o be_v good_a for_o they_o to_o be_v afflict_a psal._n 119.71_o never_o rejoice_v at_o another_o affliction_n for_o it_o be_v odious_a to_o the_o almighty_a and_o seldom_o evade_v such_o revenge_n as_o point_v out_o the_o sin_n 7._o it_o be_v a_o maxim_n of_o wisdom_n to_o weigh_v the_o joy_n which_o will_v prove_v a_o excellent_a gage_n for_o thy_o heart_n for_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n tell_v you_o chap._n 17.9_o that_o the_o heart_n be_v deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o desperate_o wicked_a who_o can_v know_v it_o if_o thou_o rejoic_a in_o evil_n thy_o heart_n must_v be_v agreeable_a to_o it_o but_o if_o thou_o delight_v in_o goodness_n than_o a_o secret_a power_n and_o spirit_n of_o sanctity_n rule_v in_o thou_o observe_v in_o musical_a instrument_n how_o some_o string_n sound_v at_o the_o move_a of_o other_o and_o accord_v very_o harmonious_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o string_n of_o thy_o heart_n which_o internal_o assent_v to_o any_o wicked_a external_a action_n the_o uncircumcised_a heart_n rejoice_v at_o that_o obscenity_n that_o vex_v righteous_a lot_n the_o holy_a be_v cheerful_a and_o glad_a like_o the_o wise_a merchant_n matt._n 13.44_o 45_o 56._o who_o when_o they_o find_v the_o treasure_n of_o god_n inestimable_a mercy_n open_v to_o they_o go_v away_o rejoice_v with_o that_o happy_a convert_n act_v 8.39_o while_o he_o that_o have_v no_o interest_n therein_o sit_v number_v the_o minute_n and_o think_v every_o divine_a exercise_n long_o go_v away_o either_o as_o ahab_n with_o indignation_n or_o with_o sorrow_n like_o the_o rich_a young_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n matt._n 19.22_o 8._o dangerous_a perturbation_n of_o the_o mind_n be_v in_o the_o dominion_n of_o sorrow_n and_o there_o be_v as_o much_o occasion_n of_o prudent_a rule_n to_o be_v use_v as_o of_o a_o rudder_n in_o a_o storm_n in_o every_o affliction_n examine_v well_o thy_o heart_n for_o the_o cause_n wherefore_o be_v the_o live_a man_n sorrowful_a man_n suffer_v for_o his_o sin_n let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n and_o turn_v again_o unto_o the_o lord_n lam_n 3.39_o 40._o it_o be_v a_o vain_a attempt_n and_o a_o high_a presumption_n to_o seek_v for_o any_o relief_n from_o affliction_n but_o by_o this_o mean_v all_o other_o lenitive_n be_v as_o draught_n of_o cold_a water_n in_o a_o hectic_a fit_a it_o be_v more_o inflame_a like_o david_n harp_n to_o a_o moody_a saul_n where_o the_o vex_a spirit_n return_v with_o great_a violence_n 9_o place_v thy_o sorrow_n upon_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o right_a object_n it_o be_v the_o vulgar_a error_n and_o danger_n of_o many_o to_o be_v deject_v for_o that_o loss_n which_o indeed_o can_v prejudice_v their_o body_n but_o take_v a_o delight_n in_o sin_n which_o wound_v the_o soul_n and_o may_v make_v they_o for_o ever_o unhappy_a we_o many_o time_n grieve_v for_o that_o which_o shall_v occasion_v we_o to_o rejoice_v and_o st._n paul_n tell_v we_o rom._n 8.26_o that_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a and_o who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o chasten_v heb._n 12.6_o next_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o comfortable_a effect_n of_o god_n chastisement_n it_o yield_v the_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o they_o which_o be_v exercise_v thereby_o heb._n 12.11_o we_o be_v impatient_a and_o roar_v out_o as_o man_n under_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o skilful_a chirurgeon_n when_o he_o exercise_v the_o lancet_n or_o cautery_n to_o cure_v we_o it_o be_v david_n complaint_n who_o say_v i_o have_v roar_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o disquietness_n of_o my_o heart_n psal._n 38.8_o yet_o in_o the_o issue_n confess_v it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_a and_o declare_v this_o experience_n before_o i_o be_v afflict_v i_o go_v astray_o but_o now_o have_v i_o keep_v thy_o word_n psal._n 119.67_o 71._o 10._o give_v not_o thy_o heart_n over_o to_o excessive_a sorrow_n for_o there_o be_v a_o worldly_a sorrow_n to_o death_n and_o a_o sorrow_n to_o repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o 2_o cor._n 7.10_o exorbitant_a grief_n be_v like_o the_o immoderate_a overflow_a of_o nilus_n a_o presager_n of_o dangerous_a sterility_n stand_v ready_a prepare_v for_o sharp_a encounter_n ship_n be_v build_v to_o endure_v storm_n and_o rage_a sea_n and_o prudent_a mind_n be_v compose_v to_o endure_v and_o make_v good_a use_n of_o sorrow_n let_v every_o distress_n awaken_v thy_o mind_n to_o fly_v to_o thy_o redeemer_n and_o then_o affliction_n will_v appear_v like_o that_o rain_n which_o fall_v on_o the_o ark_n the_o more_o it_o pour_v down_o the_o more_o that_o be_v lift_v up_o and_o save_v from_o the_o fury_n of_o the_o wave_n or_o like_o moses_n rod_n to_o open_v a_o way_n through_o the_o briny_a flood_n to_o
occasion_n to_o vex_v at_o the_o levity_n and_o vanity_n of_o thy_o own_o mind_n if_o it_o be_v just_a what_o be_v the_o monstrous_a object_n of_o thy_o hatred_n and_o malice_n assure_v thyself_o the_o adulteress_n be_v unhappy_a enough_o and_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n on_o earth_n more_o despicable_a and_o odious_a nor_o no_o sin_n in_o this_o life_n accompany_v with_o so_o many_o variety_n of_o plague_n and_o judgement_n so_o that_o indeed_o they_o be_v great_a object_n of_o pity_n if_o all_o these_o wretched_a ingredient_n can_v render_v they_o to_o be_v so_o as_o a_o wound_a conscience_n the_o devil_n be_v earnest_a to_o the_o impenitent_a and_o assurance_n of_o hell_n and_o damnation_n 8._o in_o the_o next_o place_n my_o address_n shall_v be_v to_o those_o in_o who_o there_o be_v occasion_n of_o suspicion_n and_o first_o let_v man_n himself_o consider_v how_o odious_a adultery_n be_v and_o out_o of_o all_o measure_n sinful_a for_o he_o sin_v against_o his_o own_o body_n defile_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n cor._n 6.18_o 19_o and_o pierce_v through_o his_o own_o bowel_n with_o a_o dart_n of_o rottenness_n prov._n 7.23_o and_o that_o which_o will_v render_v he_o in_o the_o end_n mournful_a but_o beyond_o all_o this_o in_o case_n of_o impenitency_n which_o the_o stubborn_a presumer_n may_v just_o suspect_v it_o be_v that_o whereby_o he_o exclude_v himself_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 1_o cor._n 6.9_o 10._o and_o in_o the_o adulteress_n crime_n some_o aggravation_n be_v appertain_v to_o it_o as_o rob_v her_o husband_n of_o his_o posterity_n obtrude_a a_o base_a and_o adulterous_a issue_n and_o so_o steal_v away_o his_o estate_n and_o inheritance_n by_o give_v it_o to_o a_o stranger_n and_o fix_v on_o a_o indelible_a character_n of_o dishonour_v and_o bastardy_n upon_o her_o child_n who_o but_o for_o her_o impotent_a and_o ungoverned_a lust_n may_v have_v prove_v noble_a and_o legitimate_a a_o injury_n which_o she_o can_v never_o expiate_v nor_o repair_v to_o the_o innocuous_a son_n with_o river_n of_o tear_n and_o stream_n of_o she_o infect_v blood_n this_o multiply_a sin_n be_v sometime_o conceal_v from_o man_n but_o never_o from_o the_o all-seeing_a god_n who_o be_v a_o severe_a revenger_n of_o all_o iniquity_n 9_o other_z sin_z be_v grievous_a and_o pernicious_a yet_o neither_o lie_v steal_v idolatry_n murder_n nor_o witchcraft_n can_v of_o itself_o dissolve_v the_o sacred_a bond_n of_o wedlock_n as_o this_o only_a base_a act_n of_o adultery_n do_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n admit_v of_o no_o divorce_n but_o upon_o that_o occasion_n and_o it_o be_v remarkable_a that_o when_o god_n will_v display_v the_o loathsomeness_n of_o idolatry_n which_o most_o displease_v he_o he_o style_v it_o whoredom_n and_o himself_o a_o jealous_a god_n and_o certain_o though_o that_o be_v abolish_v of_o the_o bitter_a water_n cause_v the_o curse_n and_o rot_v of_o the_o thigh_n with_o swell_a which_o attend_v that_o antiquate_a ceremony_n yet_o the_o bitter_a moral_a and_o substance_n be_v not_o quite_o extinguish_v numb_a 5.18_o 10._o avoid_v what_o you_o be_v sensible_a of_o have_v create_v your_o suspicion_n otherwise_o you_o be_v guilty_a if_o not_o of_o adultery_n yet_o of_o a_o just_a cause_n of_o jealousy_n lysander_n punish_v one_o of_o his_o soldier_n for_o go_v out_o of_o his_o quarter_n resolve_v that_o he_o will_v have_v none_o of_o he_o look_v or_o go_v out_o like_o a_o plunderer_n dinah_n idle_a visit_n gen._n 34.1_o 2._o prove_v her_o dishonour_n effusion_n of_o guiltless_a blood_n her_o father_n trouble_n and_o her_o brother_n curse_n the_o wise_a of_o man_n record_v it_o as_o the_o mark_n of_o a_o harlot_n prov._n 7.11_o 12._o her_o foot_n abide_v not_o in_o the_o house_n now_o she_o be_v without_o now_o in_o the_o street_n lie_v in_o wait_n at_o every_o corner_n 11._o it_o be_v a_o italian_a severity_n in_o sulpitius_n and_o a_o disposition_n to_o part_v with_o his_o wife_n who_o divorce_v she_o for_o go_v out_o of_o door_n bareheaded_a the_o law_n say_v he_o confine_v thou_o to_o my_o eye_n and_o approbation_n and_o not_o to_o please_v other_o the_o common_a law_n note_v any_o go_v out_o unveil_v with_o the_o odious_a brand_n of_o adultery_n so_o careful_a be_v they_o to_o avoid_v all_o occasion_n or_o suspicion_n of_o that_o sin_n however_o foolish_o strict_a they_o be_v i_o be_o sure_a jerom_n rule_n fore-noted_n be_v good_a whatsoever_o say_v he_o may_v probable_o be_v feign_v be_v thou_o cautious_a it_o may_v not_o be_v feign_v thou_o owe_v this_o to_o thy_o husband_n love_n thy_o own_o indemnity_n and_o honour_n and_o the_o right_n and_o credit_v of_o thy_o child_n the_o prayer_n o_o eternal_a and_o almighty_a god_n father_n of_o light_n and_o of_o the_o first-born_a who_o be_v write_v in_o heaven_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a thou_o be_v the_o searcher_n of_o all_o heart_n and_o reins_o to_o who_o all-seeing_a eye_n every_o creature_n be_v manifest_a and_o every_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n naked_a and_o open_a we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o take_v from_o we_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o to_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n to_o subdue_v in_o we_o by_o thy_o omnipotent_a spirit_n the_o miserable_a remainder_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n that_o native_a inclination_n to_o sin_n which_o continual_o carry_v we_o away_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n thereof_o even_o to_o that_o evil_n which_o we_o will_v not_o commit_v but_o utter_o detest_v and_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n repent_v of_o 2._o lord_n create_v clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v right_a spirit_n within_o we_o root_n out_o that_o rage_a spirit_n of_o jealousy_n that_o infernal_a fire_n which_o lie_v scorch_v in_o our_o bosom_n and_o enlighten_v our_o understand_n with_o a_o sound_a knowledge_n of_o all_o the_o mystery_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n sanctify_v our_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o gracious_a promise_n six_o thy_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o deep_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v know_v thou_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a heal_n up_o those_o wound_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v so_o wide_a that_o none_o but_o thy_o own_o hand_n can_v close_v they_o and_o forgive_v our_o iniquity_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o 3._o o_o lord_n thou_o do_v by_o thy_o holy_a word_n so_o heal_v the_o fountain_n that_o death_n and_o barrenness_n be_v no_o more_o therein_o heal_v we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o the_o wretched_a corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n cleanse_v and_o sanctify_v all_o the_o thought_n thereof_o by_o the_o sweet_a and_o bless_a influence_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o quidem_z govern_z and_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n which_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o as_o that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n be_v acceptable_a to_o thou_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v all_o our_o evil_a desire_n and_o thought_n and_o bring_v they_o all_o into_o subjection_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o resist_v all_o temptation_n to_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n 4._o keep_v we_o and_o counsel_v we_o in_o all_o our_o affair_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o holy_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n appear_v in_o new_a and_o hallow_a thought_n word_n and_o action_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o far_a assurance_n before_o thou_o so_o that_o in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o spirit_n we_o may_v be_v keep_v blameless_a in_o this_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a world_n unto_o the_o appear_a of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n of_o the_o elect_n be_v render_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o to_o all_o eternity_n amen_n chap._n xxiii_o of_o external_n action_n the_o external_n action_n of_o man_n be_v the_o product_n and_o fruit_n of_o their_o thought_n and_o as_o we_o owe_v sanctimony_n to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n within_o so_o do_v we_o good_a example_n to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o thing_n external_n and_o our_o bless_a saviour_n in_o his_o sermon_n on_o the_o mount_n excite_v we_o with_o this_o doctrine_n mat._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 2._o good_a action_n proceed_v from_o a_o sound_a credence_n without_o which_o they_o can_v be_v good_a nor_o please_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o heaven_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n rom._n 14.23_o for_o faith_n apprehend_v christ_n to_o our_o justification_n render_v our_o work_n
that_o condemn_v not_o himself_o in_o that_o thing_n which_o he_o allow_v rom._n 14.22_o last_o in_o all_o thy_o undertake_n beseech_v and_o humble_o implore_v the_o almighty_a to_o direct_v counsel_n and_o bless_v thou_o and_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n direction_n in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n phil._n 4.6_o for_o he_o be_v unworthy_a to_o receive_v a_o blessing_n who_o omit_v the_o duty_n of_o ask_v a_o prayer_n for_o direction_n in_o all_o our_o action_n most_o merciful_a father_n who_o have_v promise_v that_o if_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v live_v and_o his_o transgression_n shall_v not_o be_v remember_v in_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o manifold_a sin_n the_o equity_n of_o thy_o judgement_n to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o our_o own_o unhappy_a way_n who_o have_v so_o long_o refuse_v 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be_v debilitate_a and_o endanger_v to_o death_n and_o disable_v so_o that_o it_o be_v void_a of_o supportation_n it_o be_v liable_a to_o inflammation_n and_o distemper_n that_o every_o slight_a touch_n prejudices_fw-la it_o it_o deprive_v a_o man_n of_o rest_n so_o that_o he_o be_v impatient_a of_o this_o present_a posture_n and_o more_o perplex_a at_o a_o mutation_n to_o express_v it_o further_o it_o be_v the_o intense_a sorrow_n of_o the_o soul_n a_o weak_a confidence_n and_o a_o enfeeble_v life_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o god_n may_v well_o nominate_v it_o a_o wound_a spirit_n 2._o this_o affliction_n be_v of_o that_o magnitude_n that_o it_o exceed_v all_o other_o temporal_a sorrow_n and_o none_o can_v true_o give_v their_o verdict_n of_o it_o but_o they_o who_o can_v join_v and_o say_v with_o david_n the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n compass_v i_o and_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n get_v hold_v upon_o i_o psal._n 116.3_o other_o sorrow_n may_v be_v mitigate_v by_o administer_a to_o the_o afflict_a something_o equivalent_a to_o the_o loss_n sustain_v as_o where_o one_o treasure_n be_v lose_v another_o may_v be_v find_v or_o by_o some_o compensation_n or_o repair_n may_v be_v retaliate_v as_o job_n have_v a_o second_o posterity_n and_o increase_n of_o wealth_n and_o elkanah_n declare_v such_o a_o medium_fw-la of_o consolation_n to_o afflict_a hannah_n when_o he_o say_v to_o she_o be_o i_o not_o better_o to_o thou_o than_o ten_o son_n sam._n 1_o 1.8_o 3._o but_o these_o comfort_n be_v no_o way_n conducive_a to_o a_o afflict_a spirit_n for_o furnish_v he_o with_o riches_n the_o company_n of_o the_o dear_a friend_n or_o that_o which_o may_v afford_v relief_n refreshment_n and_o delight_n to_o other_o yet_o to_o he_o it_o procure_v no_o ease_n no_o more_o than_o if_o you_o put_v on_o a_o rich_a purple_a robe_n upon_o break_a bone_n no_o no_o the_o grief_n be_v internal_a and_o no_o external_a mean_n can_v cure_v it_o in_o other_o cross_n time_n will_v assuage_v by_o prudence_n and_o persuasive_a argument_n excellent_a lenitive_n of_o sorrow_n in_o some_o case_n to_o divert_v wine_n merry_a society_n music_n or_o the_o like_a mean_n may_v bear_v some_o part_n which_o the_o wise_a man_n accord_v to_o give_v strong_a drink_n to_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v and_o wine_n to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o heavy_a heart_n let_v he_o drink_v and_o forget_v his_o poverty_n and_o remember_v his_o misery_n no_o more_o prov._n 31.6_o 7._o 4._o david_n harp_n do_v for_o the_o time_n refresh_v saul_n and_o charm_v the_o evil_a spirit_n but_o this_o grief_n admit_v of_o no_o efficacy_n in_o such_o comfort_n in_o other_o pressure_n we_o may_v receive_v ease_n or_o be_v conduct_v from_o the_o evil_a as_o st._n paul_n be_v from_o the_o jew_n conspiracy_n act_v 23.31_o and_o david_n from_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 19.12_o but_o there_o be_v no_o fly_v from_o a_o wound_a spirit_n where_o ever_o we_o go_v our_o affliction_n attend_v we_o even_o our_o secret_a tormentor_n in_o our_o own_o bosom_n in_o short_a as_o it_o be_v in_o one_o sense_n a_o separation_n from_o god_n so_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n can_v cure_v it_o there_o be_v no_o sanctuary_n for_o a_o trouble_a soul_n but_o only_a god_n favourable_a presence_n no_o other_o expedient_a can_v be_v use_v till_o he_o return_v and_o comfort_v it_o 5._o so_o horrid_a in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v this_o affliction_n that_o the_o desperate_a traitor_n judas_n take_v death_n for_o his_o sanctuary_n as_o a_o antidote_n against_o his_o guilty_a conscience_n â—_o but_o with_o what_o ponderosity_n it_o sit_v upon_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n servant_n may_v appear_v by_o the_o complaint_n of_o job_n and_o other_o wherefore_o be_v light_n give_v to_o he_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o life_n unto_o the_o bitter_a in_o soul_n which_o long_o for_o death_n but_o it_o come_v not_o and_o dig_v for_o it_o more_o than_o for_o hide_a treasure_n which_o rejoice_v exceed_o and_o be_v 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you_o on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v not_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o strive_v by_o a_o holy_a imitation_n to_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o thy_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a in_o heart_n and_o envy_v no_o man_n matt._n 11.29_o christ_n love_v all_o respective_o for_o love_n envy_v not_o 1_o cor._n 13.4_o if_o we_o love_v for_o the_o sake_n of_o he_o who_o first_o love_v we_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v perplex_v for_o any_o competent_a blessing_n he_o in_o his_o good_a pleasure_n bestow_v but_o shall_v rather_o wish_v they_o great_a we_o shall_v wash_v off_o that_o guilt_n of_o undervalue_v other_o and_o abandon_v that_o presumption_n of_o over-rating_a ourselves_o and_o this_o sort_n of_o ambition_n which_o act_v contrary_a to_o these_o remedy_n reign_v only_o in_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o envious_a 2._o the_o meek_a moses_n be_v so_o free_a from_o pride_n and_o ambition_n that_o he_o reprehend_v those_o that_o envy_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o wish_v that_o all_o god_n people_n can_v prophesy_v and_o beseech_v the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o spirit_n upon_o they_o num._n 11.29_o discipline_n thyself_o in_o god_n school_n for_o there_o be_v the_o best_a and_o safe_a cure_n of_o emulation_n it_o be_v a_o paradox_n to_o david_n psal._n 73.16_o until_o say_v he_o i_o go_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o god_n then_o understand_v i_o their_o end_n there_o thou_o may_v learn_v not_o to_o value_v transitory_a thing_n too_o much_o to_o consider_v well_o his_o hand_n which_o set_v up_o and_o pull_v down_o to_o refer_v all_o thy_o desire_n to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o humble_o to_o acknowledge_v and_o in_o a_o high_a manner_n express_v thy_o thankfulness_n for_o those_o favour_n of_o providence_n he_o have_v confer_v on_o thou_o have_v the_o possession_n of_o these_o thought_n thou_o may_v quite_o banish_v envy_n 3._o next_o consider_v where_o thou_o place_v thy_o enmity_n the_o psalmist_n find_v in_o the_o sanctuary_n that_o his_o enemy_n be_v not_o to_o be_v envy_v sure_o say_v he_o thou_o do_v set_v they_o in_o slippery_a place_n thou_o ca_v they_o down_o to_o destruction_n psal._n 73.18_o let_v not_o this_o memento_n flip_v out_o of_o thy_o mind_n that_o god_n mix_v bitter_a with_o sweetness_n to_o all_o in_o this_o life_n one_o have_v great_a riches_n but_o no_o child_n to_o enjoy_v it_o nor_o perhaps_o a_o generous_a heart_n to_o make_v use_n of_o those_o good_n of_o fortune_n god_n have_v be_v please_v to_o bestow_v upon_o he_o another_o be_v in_o perfect_a bodily_a health_n but_o his_o soul_n may_v be_v sick_a unto_o death_n other_o contrive_v and_o hoard_v up_o wealth_n but_o with_o such_o a_o sear_a conscience_n that_o the_o poor_a saint_n be_v incomparable_o more_o happy_a another_o be_v advance_v to_o honour_n perhaps_o only_o to_o make_v his_o fall_n the_o great_a another_o in_o divers_a respect_n may_v be_v very_o 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the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n consider_v thyself_o lest_o thou_o also_o be_v tempt_v let_v we_o support_v one_o another_o through_o love_n and_o mutual_o rejoice_v at_o each_o other_o happiness_n and_o by_o these_o mean_v we_o shall_v cast_v away_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n strife_n and_o envy_n chap._n xiii_o of_o impatience_n impatience_n be_v a_o distemper_n of_o the_o mind_n proceed_v from_o several_a cause_n as_o indignation_n anger_n envy_n sorrow_n apprehension_n of_o injury_n affliction_n delude_v hope_n and_o the_o like_a as_o the_o disease_a body_n can_v endure_v heat_n or_o cold_a so_o a_o impatient_a and_o discontent_a mind_n can_v comply_v with_o prosperity_n or_o adversity_n every_o present_a estate_n seem_v uneasy_a want_v a_o true_a relish_n to_o make_v it_o palatable_a it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o gild_n but_o a_o punishment_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o ingratitude_n against_o god_n therefore_o the_o almighty_a threaten_v to_o send_v they_o tremble_v heart_n sorrow_n of_o mind_n and_o pendulous_a thought_n and_o fear_n deut._n 28.65_o 66_o 67._o in_o the_o morning_n thou_o shall_v say_v will_v god_n it_o be_v evening_n and_o at_o even_o thou_o shall_v say_v will_v god_n it_o be_v morning_n 2._o sick_a of_o this_o wayward_a distemper_n be_v he_o who_o be_v at_o rome_n like_v tiber_n best_o but_o when_o at_o tiber_n give_v rome_n the_o preference_n the_o sick_a person_n shift_v room_n and_o bed_n as_o the_o wound_a hart_n fly_v from_o brake_n to_o brake_n but_o can_v find_v no_o ease_n whilst_o the_o fatal_a arrow_n that_o messenger_n of_o death_n stick_v fast_o in_o his_o side_n so_o it_o be_v observable_a malcontent_n waver_v between_o contempt_n of_o the_o present_a and_o vain_a hope_n of_o the_o future_a but_o coelum_fw-la non_fw-la animum_fw-la mut_n at_o he_o transmu_v the_o air_n not_o his_o mind_n that_o cross_v the_o ocean_n wherever_o thy_o progress_n be_v thy_o mind_n bear_v thou_o company_n and_o according_a to_o its_o malignancy_n a_o 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angry_a even_o unto_o death_n jonah_n 4.9_o and_o all_o this_o morosety_n be_v but_o for_o a_o poor_a gourd_n when_o at_o that_o juncture_n he_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v more_o concern_v at_o so_o many_o thousand_o life_n which_o be_v near_o destruction_n 4._o to_o cure_v this_o no_o cataplasm_n external_o apply_v can_v afford_v any_o operation_n but_o it_o must_v be_v a_o catholicon_n internal_o use_v which_o must_v purge_v the_o mind_n of_o these_o malignant_a perturbation_n which_o disaffect_v it_o and_o to_o strengthen_v it_o by_o a_o right_a information_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o rectify_v thâ—_n distemper_v affection_n until_o the_o mind_n enjoy_v a_o calm_a of_o patience_n and_o indeed_o patience_n be_v a_o magnanimous_a virtue_n and_o attend_v with_o a_o train_n of_o spiritual_a qualification_n first_o it_o be_v affliction_n cordial_a and_o despair_v antidote_n the_o daughter_n and_o nurse_n of_o hope_n rom._n 8.25_o and_o the_o saint_n communion_n with_o christ_n rev._n 1.9_o it_o be_v the_o way_n to_o thâ—_n inheritance_n heb._n 12.1_o the_o seal_n of_o salvation_n 2_o pet._n 1.10_o a_o symptom_n of_o faitâ—_n and_o hope_n in_o christ_n 1_o thess._n 1.3_o patiencâ—_n be_v a_o equanimity_n in_o bear_v adversity_n anâ—_n a_o fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o the_o apostle_n giâ—â—_n you_o this_o certificate_n that_o the_o fruit_n of_o thâ—_n spirit_n be_v love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gaâ—_n 5.22_o and_o charity_n suffer_v long_o 1_o cor._n 13.4_o 5._o impatience_n be_v a_o perturbation_n of_o the_o mind_n a_o self-corroding_a torment_a bitterness_n of_o the_o soul_n proceed_v from_o impotency_n or_o levity_n of_o mind_n a_o secret_a contest_v with_o and_o repine_v at_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o absurdity_n of_o rich_a man_n and_o the_o vexation_n of_o the_o poor_a the_o mother_n of_o despair_n and_o sad_a fury_n of_o the_o internal_a
thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n lest_o i_o be_o utter_o consume_v let_v thy_o correction_n work_v in_o i_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o detestation_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n a_o filial_a fear_n to_o offend_v thou_o and_o a_o fix_a resolution_n to_o love_n and_o serve_v thou_o more_o careful_o for_o the_o future_a to_o this_o end_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o give_v i_o assurance_n of_o my_o justification_n by_o christ_n righteousness_n my_o atonement_n with_o thou_o and_o such_o a_o peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o the_o world_n can_v never_o give_v nor_o take_v from_o i_o that_o i_o may_v adore_v thou_o above_o all_o and_o render_v thou_o a_o sincere_a thankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a entertain_v always_o in_o my_o heart_n that_o assurance_n of_o my_o saviour_n who_o suffer_v such_o great_a great_a thing_n for_o i_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o fall_v under_o any_o of_o satan_n conflict_n 3._o lord_n sanctify_v all_o my_o affliction_n to_o i_o by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n cast_v out_o of_o my_o soul_n all_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o lie_v lurk_v to_o betray_v i_o to_o ruin_n let_v the_o sum_n and_o height_n of_o my_o ambition_n be_v only_o to_o be_v thou_o give_v i_o a_o prudent_a and_o content_a heart_n in_o every_o estate_n and_o condition_n a_o faithful_a dependence_n on_o thy_o good_a providence_n in_o assurance_n that_o thou_o who_o have_v promise_v will_v never_o fail_v i_o nor_o forsake_v i_o that_o in_o every_o affliction_n i_o may_v expect_v thy_o gracious_a deliverance_n give_v i_o patience_n and_o meekness_n of_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o my_o trouble_n find_v rest_n to_o my_o soul_n let_v not_o my_o heart_n be_v fix_v on_o transitory_a thing_n but_o on_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o where_o christ_n my_o peace_n sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n make_v intercession_n for_o i_o 4._o chase_n from_o i_o all_o impatience_n bitterness_n of_o spirit_n diffidence_n and_o the_o secret_a murmur_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n dwell_v in_o i_o to_o keep_v and_o counsel_v i_o in_o all_o affair_n and_o interest_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a let_v his_o joyful_a presence_n so_o sweeten_v all_o those_o marahs_n of_o affliction_n which_o thy_o providence_n shall_v appoint_v in_o my_o way_n to_o the_o promise_a rest_n o_o let_v i_o ever_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o and_o in_o every_o estate_n live_v cheerful_o before_o thou_o until_o thou_o in_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n bring_v i_o unto_o the_o fullness_n of_o eternal_a joy_n in_o thy_o bless_a presence_n where_o thou_o will_v wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n make_v i_o glad_a with_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o unite_v i_o to_o that_o triumphant_a society_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n which_o in_o perfect_a harmony_n sing_v their_o halelujah_n to_o thou_o eternal_o through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o only_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n amen_n chap._n xvi_o of_o hope_n he_o be_v not_o live_v in_o the_o world_n that_o be_v void_a of_o hope_n the_o child_n hope_v to_o arrive_v to_o manhood_n the_o aged_a to_o linger_v out_o a_o year_n long_o the_o poor_a hope_n for_o wealth_n the_o sick_a for_o health_n the_o imprison_v for_o liberty_n and_o the_o afflict_a that_o joy_n may_v be_v the_o scene_n of_o the_o morning_n hope_n induce_v the_o husbandman_n to_o sow_n and_o manure_v his_o ground_n the_o weary_a traveller_n to_o endure_v his_o tedious_a way_n and_o the_o experience_a swimmer_n to_o spread_v his_o tire_a arm_n upon_o the_o death-threatning_a wave_n thus_o be_v the_o whole_a span_n of_o man_n life_n employ_v in_o suffer_v and_o hope_v 2._o but_o in_o hope_n there_o be_v a_o vast_a difference_n as_o for_o example_n the_o human_a vain_a hope_n be_v of_o all_o other_o the_o most_o pernicious_a such_o a_o hope_n be_v but_o the_o denomination_n of_o a_o uncertain_a good_a it_o be_v a_o treacherous_a guide_n lead_v to_o desperate_a precipice_n the_o ignis_fw-la fatuus_fw-la of_o the_o mind_n and_o the_o wake_v man_n dream_n it_o be_v the_o tempter_n artifice_n first_o to_o assail_v man_n innocency_n with_o vain_a hope_n ground_v on_o a_o lie_a promise_n without_o this_o flash_n of_o vanity_n satan_n have_v never_o gain_v so_o many_o vassal_n imprimis_fw-la he_o show_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o in_o a_o wicked_a elegancy_n preach_v this_o doctrine_n in_o the_o day_n you_o eat_v thereof_o you_o shall_v be_v as_o god_n gen._n 3.5_o thus_o be_v unhappy_a man_n catch_v by_o this_o allure_a bait._n 3._o so_o he_o accost_v the_o second_o adam_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n when_o he_o represent_v to_o he_o the_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n matth._n 4.8_o satan_n still_o make_v it_o be_v his_o business_n to_o give_v we_o a_o prospect_n of_o false_a heaven_n to_o precipitate_v we_o into_o a_o true_a hell_n suggest_v vain_a hope_n that_o he_o may_v deprive_v we_o of_o the_o real_a there_o be_v none_o commit_v the_o least_o sin_n but_o a_o train_n of_o vain_a hope_n attend_v it_o several_a instance_n we_o have_v as_o in_o cain_n murder_n amnons_n lust_n judas_n treason_n or_o achitophel_n despair_n the_o sinner_n many_o time_n hope_n for_o some_o other_o product_n of_o his_o resolution_n than_o from_o the_o sin_n he_o transact_v 4._o the_o worst_a have_v not_o lose_v their_o hope_n of_o some_o good_a but_o all_o their_o wish_n be_v in_o vain_a for_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v often_o frustrate_v but_o the_o justice_n of_o the_o most_o just_a judge_n can_v we_o must_v expect_v from_o reason_n providence_n and_o when_o time_n glass_n be_v full_o run_v there_o must_v be_v something_o future_a all_o which_o carry_v the_o face_n of_o goodness_n yet_o so_o flatter_v a_o liberty_n be_v self-hope_n that_o every_o man_n especial_o the_o juvenile_n who_o be_v least_o acquaint_v with_o fascination_n and_o constant_a inconstancy_n of_o the_o world_n rely_v much_o on_o hope_n and_o depend_v little_a on_o memory_n promise_v themselves_o great_a thing_n but_o when_o the_o malignant_n sing_v requiem_n to_o their_o soul_n sudden_a destruction_n be_v the_o more_o terrible_a in_o its_o assault_n by_o reason_n it_o pour_v upon_o they_o unsuspected_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v their_o hope_n shall_v be_v sorrow_n of_o mind_n job_n 11.20_o 5._o and_o true_o such_o be_v worldly_a confidence_n in_o a_o evil_a conscience_n however_o it_o may_v appear_v to_o have_v purchase_v thou_o a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o a_o agreement_n with_o hell_n isai._n 28.15_o yet_o it_o will_v deceive_v thou_o however_o it_o fawn_v and_o promise_n long_a life_n and_o vigour_n in_o a_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o the_o vain_a counsel_n of_o man_n raise_v thy_o hope_n to_o high_a flight_n yet_o they_o be_v but_o phantasm_n of_o delude_a man_n and_o create_v a_o eruption_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o full_a career_n deliver_v up_o their_o mind_n to_o dangerous_a convulsion_n and_o by_o the_o ascent_n be_v cast_v down_o from_o so_o high_a a_o pinnacle_n as_o render_v the_o fall_n the_o more_o desperate_a how_o often_o do_v despair_v wretch_n wish_v they_o have_v never_o hope_v when_o the_o vanity_n of_o it_o be_v plain_o demonstrate_v like_o pharoah_n chariot-wheel_n they_o fall_v off_o where_o they_o be_v most_o deep_o engage_v between_o flood_n of_o return_v misery_n exod._n 14.25_o 6._o now_o i_o come_v to_o show_v you_o there_o be_v a_o hope_n of_o the_o righteous_a which_o never_o fail_v this_o be_v a_o prudent_a expectation_n of_o future_a happiness_n fulfil_v of_o his_o promise_n who_o be_v yea_o and_o amen_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v this_o be_v a_o virtue_n infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n who_o can_v deceive_v as_o the_o psalmist_n confirm_v it_o psal._n 31.24_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v your_o heart_n all_o you_o that_o hope_v in_o the_o lord_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o psal._n 33.18_o and_o they_o trust_v in_o he_o who_o will_v certain_o perform_v his_o promise_n and_o thrice_o happy_a be_v they_o in_o who_o the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n their_o expectation_n shall_v be_v gladness_n 7._o solomon_n say_v they_o have_v hope_n in_o death_n prov._n 14.33_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v you_o they_o be_v save_v thereby_o rom._n 8.24_o hope_n in_o any_o creature_n may_v be_v frustrate_v but_o hope_v in_o god_n make_v not_o ashamed_a for_o he_o be_v good_a to_o all_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o lam._n 3.24_o 25._o this_o hope_n be_v not_o humane_a or_o conjectural_a liable_a to_o fraudulency_n but_o theological_o ground_v on_o the_o infallible_a word_n of_o god_n in_o who_o be_v only_o our_o confidence_n psal._n 119.81_o now_o the_o object_n of_o this_o hope_n be_v what_o
of_o his_o not_o hear_v our_o prayer_n it_o be_v no_o small_a trial_n when_o david_n cry_v out_o my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o far_o from_o help_v i_o and_o from_o the_o word_n of_o my_o roar_v psal._n 22.1_o but_o the_o acclamation_n on_o the_o cross_n carry_v a_o loud_a sound_n mat._n 27.46_o moses_n be_v deny_v entrance_n into_o canaan_n but_o be_v receive_v into_o heaven_n the_o cup_n do_v not_o pass_v away_o from_o christ_n but_o god_n will_n be_v perform_v in_o the_o operation_n of_o man_n redemption_n and_o so_o he_o be_v hear_v heb._n 5.7_o 15._o do_v thy_o faith_n endure_v many_o sharp_a encounter_n of_o the_o tempter_n then_o observe_v the_o almighty_a by_o this_o mean_n do_v more_o confirm_v it_o be_v not_o every_o temptation_n as_o the_o shake_n of_o tree_n which_o lose_v the_o ground_n engraft_v they_o the_o deep_a thou_o be_v sensible_a of_o thy_o great_a defect_n in_o sanctity_n and_o of_o many_o dubious_a conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n provoke_v thy_o soul_n to_o cry_v with_o rebecca_n when_o perplex_v with_o her_o wrestle_a twin_n why_o be_o i_o thus_o gen._n 25.22_o despond_v not_o but_o consider_v the_o work_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v thus_o he_o chase_v thou_o often_o to_o fly_v to_o he_o and_o to_o consult_v his_o oracle_n thus_o he_o exercise_v thou_o to_o humility_n without_o which_o the_o most_o excellent_a grace_n can_v not_o save_v thou_o he_o that_o pray_v for_o st._n peter_n fall_v can_v have_v prevent_v he_o from_o fall_v into_o that_o sin_n but_o in_o so_o do_v he_o keep_v he_o from_o presumption_n and_o fit_v he_o to_o confirm_v his_o brethren_n 16._o in_o all_o humility_n beg_v holiness_n of_o god_n who_o have_v express_o say_v ask_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v and_o to_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v perfect_a holiness_n be_v a_o vehement_a motive_n conduce_v to_o it_o and_o certain_o he_o can_v choose_v but_o love_v his_o own_o image_n in_o we_o and_o free_o give_v we_o that_o which_o he_o love_v it_o please_v the_o author_n of_o our_o be_v that_o solomon_n before_o riches_n revenge_n and_o life_n itself_o shall_v petition_v he_o for_o wisdom_n upon_o which_o he_o do_v not_o only_o grant_v his_o request_n but_o additional_o give_v he_o riches_n and_o honour_n and_o undoubted_o it_o do_v so_o much_o please_v god_n that_o any_o of_o his_o servant_n do_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o want_n before_o all_o thing_n give_v grace_n the_o preferrence_n and_o they_o that_o in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o their_o heart_n petition_n to_o he_o for_o sanctity_n of_o life_n he_o will_v not_o deny_v they_o but_o will_v insert_v to_o their_o grant_n more_o than_o we_o be_v able_a to_o ask_v or_o think_v of_o the_o prayer_n o_o almighty_a god_n infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o perfect_a verity_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o destruction_n of_o wretched_a creature_n nor_o despise_v the_o groan_n of_o a_o trouble_a spirit_n lord_n i_o be_o poor_a and_o afflict_a and_o do_v in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n acknowledge_v my_o vileness_n and_o vacancy_n of_o grace_n the_o corruption_n of_o my_o sinful_a nature_n the_o misery_n which_o i_o have_v procure_v myself_o by_o my_o wilful_a disobedience_n to_o thy_o holy_a law_n and_o my_o impotency_n to_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a lord_n i_o be_o as_o that_o wretched_a traveller_n wound_v and_o cast_v down_o only_o sensible_a of_o my_o wound_n but_o utter_o unable_a to_o move_v or_o help_v myself_o the_o priest_n and_o levite_n pass_v by_o and_o afford_v i_o no_o relief_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o creature_n to_o assist_v i_o nay_o even_o thy_o just_a and_o holy_a law_n which_o wholsome_o instruct_v do_v this_o and_o live_v be_v so_o far_o from_o aid_v i_o or_o administer_a comfort_n that_o my_o sin_n make_v it_o appear_v to_o i_o a_o kill_a letter_n or_o at_o best_o resemble_v the_o prophet_n staff_n send_v before_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o thy_o servant_n not_o able_a to_o give_v life_n but_o a_o prospect_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o render_v i_o guilty_a before_o thy_o dreadful_a tribunal_n and_o at_o the_o bar_n of_o my_o terrify_a conscience_n 2._o but_o o_o lord_n let_v the_o good_a samaritan_n the_o prophet_n himself_o christ_n jesus_n thy_o dear_a son_n and_o my_o alone_a saviour_n inspire_v i_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o he_o only_o can_v bind_v up_o my_o wound_a soul_n and_o heal_v it_o thou_o have_v wound_v i_o by_o a_o heavy_a apprehension_n of_o thy_o justice_n o_o now_o heal_v i_o by_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n strengthen_v my_o faith_n in_o christ_n who_o free_o justify_v sinner_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v in_o thy_o eternal_a love_n give_v he_o to_o death_n for_o my_o redemption_n so_o give_v i_o a_o infallible_a assurance_n that_o he_o be_v my_o saviour_n and_o deliverer_n that_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o gracious_a promise_n in_o he_o i_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o 3._o and_o o_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o the_o world_n who_o send_v the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n of_o all_o thy_o servant_n to_o thy_o afflict_a disciple_n to_o strengthen_v they_o send_v he_o to_o my_o enervate_v and_o wretched_a soul_n it_o be_v neither_o of_o he_o that_o will_n nor_o of_o he_o that_o run_v but_o of_o thy_o own_o infinite_a goodness_n show_v mercy_n thy_o omnipotence_n be_v effectual_a in_o the_o operation_n of_o thy_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n o_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o sanctify_v my_o corrupt_a will_n and_o affection_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v free_o give_v i_o a_o will_n and_o a_o heart_n desire_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v be_v save_v so_o perfect_a thy_o own_o work_n in_o i_o and_o establish_v what_o thou_o have_v begin_v give_v i_o o_o lord_n true_a holiness_n and_o repair_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o i_o that_o thou_o may_v own_v i_o for_o thou_o and_o then_o manifest_a thy_o own_o work_n in_o i_o and_o unto_o i_o 4._o let_v not_o the_o good_a spirit_n which_o have_v possession_n of_o i_o remain_v any_o long_o in_o obscurity_n but_o bless_a lord_n manifest_v thyself_o unto_o my_o soul_n and_o let_v the_o illumination_n of_o thy_o spirit_n break_v out_o in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n that_o i_o may_v no_o more_o doubt_n of_o thy_o mercy_n grant_v i_o a_o entire_a victory_n over_o sin_n and_o despair_n by_o the_o apparent_a presence_n of_o the_o comforter_n my_o afflict_a soul_n o_o lord_n know_v no_o sanctuary_n to_o fly_v unto_o but_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n unto_o thou_o alone_o it_o gasp_v as_o a_o thirsty_a land_n o_o shower_n down_o such_o a_o plentiful_a dew_n of_o thy_o grace_n which_o may_v refresh_v my_o weary_a spirit_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n which_o may_v evident_o appear_v in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o my_o election_n vocation_n sanctification_n perseverance_n and_o salvation_n in_o thy_o belove_a son_n and_o my_o alone_a saviour_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n three_o person_n one_o immortal_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a only_o wise_a god_n be_v render_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n now_o and_o to_o all_o eternity_n amen_n chap._n xxxiv_o fear_v of_o temptation_n next_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o conscience_n afflict_v with_o fear_n of_o temptation_n and_o a_o defection_n through_o they_o incline_v it_o to_o a_o despair_n of_o grace_n sufficient_a to_o resist_v they_o by_o this_o mean_v the_o soul_n be_v immerse_v with_o heaviness_n through_o manifold_a temptation_n 1_o pet._n 1.6_o in_o which_o case_n it_o be_v necessary_a to_o consider_v that_o first_o a_o temptation_n be_v a_o trial_n or_o take_v a_o experiment_n of_o something_o or_o other_o the_o devil_n who_o can_v compel_v try_v man_n whether_o he_o can_v allure_v they_o to_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v apprehensive_o temptation_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o temptation_n of_o trial_n which_o you_o see_v act_v 20.19_o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o rev._n 3.20_o and_o st._n james_n say_v my_o brethren_n count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o divers_a temptation_n and_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o endure_v temptation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o st._n james_n 1.2_o 12._o god_n be_v say_v to_o tempt_v no_o man_n that_o be_v to_o evil_a evident_o imply_v as_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o he_o so_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o occasion_v by_o he_o yet_o try_v abraham_n to_o manifest_v he_o open_o to_o other_o and_o himself_o for_o no_o man_n know_v himself_o which_o be_v untried_a
god_n and_o resolution_n to_o repent_v make_v inquest_n after_o sin_n that_o which_o be_v in_o word_n or_o action_n be_v more_o easy_o and_o frequent_o find_v but_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o mind_n like_o jonathan_n and_o ahimaaz_n at_o bahurim_n be_v let_v down_o into_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o heart_n who_o secret_a enemy_n be_v like_o those_o ligurian_a mountainer_n who_o the_o roman_n chase_v more_o hardly_o find_v than_o vanquish_v moreover_o man_n innate_a self-love_n and_o natural_a complacency_n make_v he_o unapt_a and_o loath_a to_o condemn_v himself_o in_o any_o thing_n wherein_o he_o conjecture_n other_o can_v 7._o last_o the_o restless_a machination_n of_o satan_n be_v to_o suggest_v self-delusion_n as_o he_o do_v temptation_n to_o sin_n whereby_o his_o bait_n may_v be_v swallow_v his_o policy_n be_v to_o keep_v the_o heart_n for_o his_o retreat_n and_o if_o any_o reproof_n happy_o chase_v away_o profaneness_n anger_n obscenity_n or_o calumny_n out_o of_o the_o tongue_n or_o adultery_n theft_n murder_n or_o the_o like_a from_o the_o outward_a man_n yet_o if_o he_o can_v but_o foment_n and_o maintain_v any_o of_o these_o in_o the_o impure_a heart_n he_o will_v find_v opportunity_n and_o diabolical_a suggestion_n to_o make_v a_o eruption_n or_o if_o not_o he_o know_v where_o he_o have_v possession_n be_v the_o word_n and_o action_n never_o so_o well_o frame_v that_o god_n have_v no_o part_n there_o which_o bring_v i_o to_o the_o next_o consideration_n chap._n iu._n the_o necessity_n of_o govern_v our_o thought_n there_o be_v great_a necessity_n of_o regulate_v our_o thought_n and_o heart_n without_o which_o as_o the_o prophet_n say_v isa._n 29.13_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n with_o our_o li_n and_o the_o art_n of_o govern_v the_o affection_n and_o thought_n must_v be_v perform_v by_o wisdom_n and_o ingtegrity_n wisdom_n be_v as_o a_o mistress_n to_o tumultuous_a servant_n at_o who_o presence_n the_o most_o disorderly_o be_v sudden_o 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and_o st._n james_n require_v we_o to_o ask_v wisdom_n of_o god_n that_o give_v to_o all_o man_n liberal_o and_o upbraid_v not_o james_z 1.5_o he_o that_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o heart_n be_v a_o fool_n prov._n 28.26_o again_o the_o wise_a man_n like_o a_o true_a prognostic_n tell_v you_o that_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v full_a of_o evil_a and_o madness_n be_v in_o their_o heart_n while_o they_o live_v eccl._n 9.3_o unhappy_a be_v he_o who_o go_v on_o perverse_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n or_o walk_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_n 1_o cor._n 3.19_o pursue_v the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n which_o be_v foolishness_n with_o god_n 3._o we_o must_v so_o compose_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v upright_o and_o sincere_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n without_o this_o our_o best_a action_n as_o prayer_n hear_v repentance_n alms_n and_o whatever_o else_o we_o do_v be_v worth_a nothing_o o_o jerusalem_n say_v the_o lord_n wash_v thy_o heart_n from_o wickedness_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v how_o long_o shall_v thy_o vain_a thought_n lodge_v in_o thou_o jer._n 4.14_o it_o be_v but_o folly_n to_o labour_v the_o cure_n in_o the_o outward_a part_n while_o the_o contagion_n and_o venom_n of_o sin_n invade_v the_o inward_a or_o to_o wash_v the_o eye_n with_o flood_n of_o tear_n where_o the_o sin_n of_o judah_n be_v write_v with_o a_o pen_n of_o iron_n and_o grave_v with_o the_o point_n of_o a_o diamond_n upon_o the_o table_n of_o the_o heart_n jer._n 17.1_o 4._o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o psal._n 84.5_o bless_a be_v they_o in_o who_o heart_n be_v the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v good_a unto_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n psal._n 73.1_o and_o the_o prophet_n tell_v you_o jer._n 29.13_o they_o shall_v find_v he_o who_o seek_v he_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o that_o know_v righteousness_n have_v the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n isa._n 51.7_o and_o psal._n 37.31_o their_o step_n shall_v not_o slide_v they_o delight_v to_o do_v god_n will_n psal._n 40.8_o and_o psal._n 119.11_o they_o hide_v up_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v not_o sin_v against_o he_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v pleasant_a unto_o their_o soul_n prov._n 2.10_o and_o prov._n 3.2_o they_o shall_v have_v length_n of_o day_n and_o peace_n and_o when_o they_o go_v it_o shall_v lead_v they_o when_o they_o sleep_v it_o shall_v keep_v they_o when_o they_o wake_v it_o shall_v talk_v with_o they_o prov._n 6.22_o it_o be_v a_o lamp_n and_o light_n to_o direct_v they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o sin_n 5._o now_o however_o the_o way_n of_o a_o hypocrite_n may_v seem_v clean_o in_o his_o own_o eye_n yet_o see_v the_o god_n of_o justice_n weigh_v the_o spirit_n prov._n 16.2_o it_o high_o concern_v every_o man_n to_o look_v to_o the_o order_n of_o this_o inward_a house_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o clean_a temple_n for_o god_n spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o without_o who_o guidance_n man_n run_v to_o destruction_n both_o body_n and_o soul_n if_o we_o govern_v our_o thought_n aright_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n we_o walk_v with_o god_n and_o in_o our_o many_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o mind_n sundry_a distemper_n and_o perturbation_n of_o fluctuant_fw-la thought_n the_o weary_a soul_n shall_v ever_o have_v recourse_n unto_o this_o ark_n for_o rest._n 6._o there_o be_v troublesome_a error_n of_o sick_a mind_n which_o see_v false_a comfort_n instead_o of_o true_a there_o be_v anxiety_n impatience_n and_o grief_n which_o devour_v the_o heart_n there_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o anger_n to_o inflame_v envy_n and_o malice_n to_o transport_v vain_a hope_n and_o fear_n who_o vicissitude_n do_v miserable_o afflict_v the_o disquiet_a mind_n there_o be_v many_o perturbation_n which_o if_o not_o prudent_o manage_v will_v master_v reason_n and_o violent_o carry_v man_n into_o the_o most_o dangerous_a precipice_n from_o whence_o they_o can_v when_o they_o will_v retrieve_v themselves_o all_o which_o to_o a_o wise_a and_o good_a man_n shall_v prove_v but_o exercise_n to_o make_v his_o victory_n over_o his_o own_o passion_n more_o glorious_a 7._o nor_o be_v he_o less_o honourable_a who_o be_v victor_n over_o himself_o than_o he_o that_o conquer_v other_o the_o great_a conqueror_n of_o kingdom_n have_v be_v overcome_v of_o their_o own_o affection_n whereby_o they_o have_v foolish_o eclipse_v all_o the_o glory_n of_o their_o victory_n the_o strong_a may_v vanquish_v other_o but_o only_o the_o good_a can_v overcome_v themselves_o i_o shall_v conclude_v with_o the_o say_v of_o a_o pious_a man_n i_o have_v rather_o overcome_v my_o own_o mind_n than_o all_o my_o enemy_n and_o i_o will_v i_o be_v secure_a of_o myself_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v overcome_v i_o nor_o make_v i_o unhappy_a if_o my_o own_o affection_n betray_v i_o not_o chap._n v._o rule_v of_o practice_n for_o the_o right_a composure_n of_o mind_n and_o thought_n it_o be_v very_o requisite_a to_o consider_v those_o rule_n of_o practice_n which_o concern_v the_o same_o in_o general_a and_o than_o that_o which_o appertain_v to_o some_o particular_a passion_n of_o the_o mind_n first_o have_v a_o care_n of_o thy_o soul_n as_o thy_o great_a interest_n and_o that_o which_o surpass_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n next_o have_v a_o care_n of_o thy_o mind_n which_o if_o well_o compose_v be_v prudent_o content_a in_o every_o estate_n without_o which_o even_o temper_v nothing_o can_v prove_v good_a or_o comfortable_a what_o be_v strength_n sickness_n may_v anticipate_v but_o age_n must_v bow_v down_o to_o the_o grave_a what_o be_v beauty_n why_o those_o flower_n quick_o fade_v and_o many_o time_n become_v the_o snare_n and_o destruction_n of_o
our_o promise_a rest_n exod._n 14.21_o 22._o chap._n viii_o of_o anger_n and_o malice_n anger_n be_v a_o appetite_n of_o punish_v any_o injury_n receive_v or_o conceive_v the_o product_n be_v malice_n which_o be_v inveterate_a anger_n the_o fruit_n of_o it_o be_v revenge_n or_o at_o least_o a_o wellwisher_a to_o it_o but_o be_v weak_a it_o become_v vain_a the_o accomplice_n be_v hatred_n and_o envy_n which_o show_v a_o abhorrency_n to_o any_o thing_n which_o displease_v our_o querulous_a palate_n for_o we_o think_v every_o thing_n though_o good_a and_o never_o so_o well_o perform_v to_o be_v evil_a because_o we_o may_v have_v a_o antipathy_n to_o the_o party_n that_o transact_v they_o 2._o anger_n be_v a_o amarulency_n embitter_v the_o soul_n a_o turbulent_a passion_n a_o usurp_a power_n depose_v the_o sovereignty_n of_o right_a reason_n it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a infernal_a fire_n the_o soul_n tyrant_n the_o seed_n of_o malice_n and_o a_o enemy_n to_o good_a council_n it_o be_v rage_n be_v a_o precursor_n of_o destruction_n ruin_n and_o desolation_n a_o companion_n of_o misery_n and_o the_o soul_n precipice_n this_o affection_n be_v of_o so_o high_a a_o concernment_n that_o some_o have_v write_v whole_a tract_n upon_o this_o subject_a but_o my_o design_n in_o this_o treatise_n be_v only_o to_o consider_v the_o government_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o thought_n in_o relation_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n with_o some_o rule_n of_o practice_n for_o the_o better_a performance_n of_o it_o 3._o there_o be_v a_o impious_a and_o fooolish_a anger_n whereof_o christ_n say_v mat._n 5.22_o whosoever_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n without_o a_o cause_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o the_o judgement_n and_o st._n paul_n advise_v we_o col._n 3.8_o with_o this_o friendly_a exhortation_n but_o now_o put_v off_o all_o these_o anger_n wrath_n malice_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o wise_a man_n philosophical_o inform_v you_o that_o a_o stone_n be_v heavy_a and_o the_o sand_n weighty_a but_o a_o fool_n wrath_n be_v heavy_a than_o both_o and_o he_o give_v you_o further_a notice_n that_o wrath_n be_v cruel_a and_o anger_v outrageous_a prov._n 27.3_o 4._o a_o example_n of_o which_o we_o have_v in_o gen._n 4.5_o when_o cain_n commit_v that_o fratricide_n upon_o abel_n furthermore_o solomon_n the_o chief_a anatomizer_n of_o anger_n and_o dissecter_n of_o that_o passion_n affirm_v that_o a_o angry_a man_n stir_v up_o strife_n and_o a_o foolish_a man_n abound_v in_o transgression_n prov._n 29.22_o and_o eliphaz_n the_o temanite_n when_o he_o reprove_v job_n for_o curse_v the_o day_n of_o his_o birth_n admonish_v he_o in_o this_o phrase_n that_o wrath_n kill_v the_o foolish_a man_n and_o envy_n slay_v the_o silly_a one_o 4._o there_o be_v a_o good_a anger_n such_o as_o be_v in_o moses_n exod._n 16.20_o phinehas_n numb_a 25.7_o and_o nehemiah_n nehem._n 5.6_o without_o which_o there_o can_v be_v no_o zeal_n for_o stoical_a apathy_n agree_v not_o with_o true_a religion_n observe_v what_o a_o bee_n be_v without_o be_v sting_n nothing_o but_o a_o drone_n even_o such_o be_v man_n which_o can_v or_o will_v not_o be_v angry_a some_o anger_n be_v necessary_a which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n mention_n ephes._n 4.26_o be_v you_o angry_a and_o sin_v not_o let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o your_o wrath_n there_o be_v such_o use_n of_o this_o soul_n fire_n that_o the_o inward_a man_n can_v subsist_v without_o it_o but_o the_o skill_n be_v how_o to_o reduce_v it_o to_o practice_n it_o must_v be_v as_o the_o celestial_a fire_n wherewith_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v to_o be_v offer_v which_o we_o may_v discern_v by_o these_o three_o distinction_n first_o it_o be_v incense_v only_o against_o sin_n and_o that_o which_o any_o way_n displease_v god_n and_o obstruct_v his_o service_n second_o it_o launch_v out_o only_o upon_o some_o particular_a cause_n and_o occasion_n but_o not_o unadvised_o three_o it_o go_v like_o that_o burn_a lamp_n between_o the_o piece_n of_o abraham_n divide_a sacrifice_n gen._n 15.17_o that_o be_v between_o the_o person_n and_o the_o offence_n proportionable_o love_v the_o one_o and_o hate_v the_o other_o this_o be_v without_o gall_n and_o bitterness_n but_o zealous_a in_o opposition_n to_o evil_n for_o it_o be_v sin_v not_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o sin_n 5._o this_o affection_n be_v a_o excellent_a subservant_a to_o the_o mind_n exciting_a the_o faculty_n it_o be_v fortitude_n incentive_a and_o zeal_n natural_a heat_n it_o be_v modesty_n centinel_n and_o temperance_n guardian_n and_o do_v by_o a_o excellent_a alloy_n of_o pleasure_n contract_v the_o dilate_v heart_n and_o mind_n with_o some_o unpleasing_a but_o profitable_a austerity_n which_o otherwise_o will_v be_v expose_v to_o dangerous_a and_o wicked_a temptation_n chap._n ix_o rule_n of_o practice_n concern_v anger_n and_o malice_n in_o every_o apprehension_n of_o injury_n look_v up_o to_o god_n and_o say_v with_o david_n when_o shimei_n curse_v he_o let_v he_o curse_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v bid_v he_o 2_o sam._n 16.11_o consider_v if_o thou_o have_v not_o offend_v thy_o maker_n and_o provoke_v he_o to_o excite_v enemy_n against_o thou_o if_o upon_o thy_o inquest_n thou_o find_v out_o the_o sin_n thou_o stand_v guilty_a of_o hasten_v and_o make_v thy_o peace_n betimes_o with_o he_o think_v not_o thyself_o competent_a for_o great_a matter_n and_o all_o other_o inferior_a to_o thou_o that_o pride_n be_v like_a tinder_n in_o the_o heart_n where_o every_o spark_n be_v apt_a to_o foment_n indignation_n and_o kindle_v anger_n be_v fire_n be_v ever_o compose_v rather_o to_o bear_v a_o injury_n than_o to_o retaliate_v it_o indeed_o it_o be_v grievous_a to_o suffer_v but_o it_o be_v dangerous_a to_o requite_v it_o see_v god_n say_v vengeance_n be_v i_o deut._n 32.35_o 2._o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o all_o injury_n let_v they_o be_v as_o so_o many_o exercise_n to_o thy_o wisdom_n meekness_n and_o patience_n and_o than_o thy_o enemy_n shall_v study_v to_o be_v thy_o friend_n so_o that_o thou_o may_v express_v that_o with_o verity_n which_o demosthenes_n affirm_v but_o ironical_o at_o his_o sentence_n of_o banishment_n thy_o enemy_n be_v so_o courteous_a that_o it_o be_v a_o very_a hard_a task_n to_o find_v anywhere_o so_o good_a friend_n be_v angry_a with_o evil_n and_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o moses_n the_o meek_a man_n who_o be_v so_o provoke_v with_o the_o idolater_n that_o he_o expose_v many_o of_o they_o to_o the_o sword_n exod._n 32.19_o basil_n fit_o compare_v this_o anger_n to_o a_o dog_n which_o bark_v at_o stranger_n chase_v away_o wolf_n and_o other_o instrument_n of_o evil_a but_o forget_v not_o to_o fawn_v on_o his_o master_n 3._o suffer_v not_o anger_n to_o be_v of_o a_o long_a duration_n lest_o it_o engender_v into_o malice_n but_o take_v st._n paul_n advice_n eph._n 4.26_o let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o your_o wrath_n neither_o give_v place_n to_o the_o devil_n as_o he_o must_v do_v 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here_o to_o be_v use_v that_o a_o hasty_a man_n can_v never_o want_v woe_n and_o solomon_n furnish_v we_o with_o many_o pertinent_a to_o our_o purpose_n eccles._n 7.9_o be_v not_o hasty_a in_o thy_o spirit_n to_o be_v angry_a and_o prov._n 12._o 16._o a_o fool_n wrath_n be_v present_o know_v and_o he_o that_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n appease_v strife_n prov._n 15.18_o and_o st._n james_n give_v this_o candid_a advice_n in_o his_o epistle_n chap._n 1.19_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v slow_a to_o speak_v slow_a to_o wrath_n 5._o that_o advice_n be_v good_a which_o the_o philosopher_n prescribe_v to_o caesar_n when_o you_o be_v angry_a answer_v not_o until_o you_o have_v first_o repeat_v the_o letter_n of_o the_o alphabet_n by_o that_o time_n the_o choler_n be_v a_o little_a digest_v his_o judgement_n may_v be_v recollect_v who_o sudden_a excursion_n out_o
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be_v as_o great_a a_o virtue_n to_o conquer_v thyself_o as_o it_o be_v to_o encounter_v with_o the_o fierce_a lion_n he_o make_v a_o good_a choice_n who_o choose_v rather_o the_o meekness_n of_o moses_n than_o the_o strength_n of_o samson_n he_o that_o have_v vanquish_v his_o anger_n have_v gain_v the_o victory_n over_o a_o dangerous_a enemy_n allay_v and_o overcome_v thy_o anger_n with_o reason_n that_o chase_v it_o with_o due_a revenge_n it_o may_v prove_v justice_n be_v handmaid_n not_o its_o mistress_n 7._o do_v we_o consider_v the_o dangerous_a effect_n it_o bring_v we_o will_v hasten_v and_o wean_v ourselves_o from_o it_o i_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o give_v you_o a_o catalogue_n of_o some_o of_o the_o accomplice_n of_o anger_n and_o then_o tell_v i_o whether_o it_o be_v not_o a_o passion_n of_o a_o pernicious_a consequence_n to_o begin_v it_o be_v a_o short_a madness_n differ_v from_o it_o only_o in_o point_n of_o time_n it_o distort_v the_o countenance_n precipitate_v the_o mind_n and_o so_o disturb_v the_o reason_n that_o for_o the_o time_n it_o convert_v man_n to_o a_o beast_n from_o hence_o prcee_v the_o unguarded_a mouth_n unbridle_a tongue_n reproach_n calumny_n contumely_n conflict_n and_o fruit_n of_o fury_n spring_n from_o that_o fountain_n this_o whet_v the_o sword_n and_o break_v the_o sacred_a band_n of_o nature_n and_o religion_n provoke_v man_n at_o that_o height_n by_o their_o assasination_n to_o be_v butcher_n of_o men._n 7._o observe_v how_o a_o sudden_a deluge_n sweep_v along_o the_o verdant_a field_n and_o destroy_v the_o husbandman_n most_o flourish_a hope_n even_o so_o rush_v the_o most_o impious_a deluge_n of_o anger_n into_o the_o mind_n cover_v dangerous_o for_o the_o time_n if_o not_o drown_v the_o fair_a plant_n of_o virtue_n wisdom_n and_o temperance_n under_o that_o bitterness_n of_o mind_n and_o breathe_v of_o revenge_n leave_v neither_o venerable_a age_n tender_a youth_n nor_o any_o thing_n sacred_a or_o unspared_a it_o deprive_v thou_o of_o council_n render_v thou_o obnoxious_a to_o thy_o friend_n expose_v thou_o to_o thy_o enemy_n and_o make_v thou_o altogether_o fruitless_a when_o patience_n and_o mildness_n will_v leave_v better_a impression_n and_o root_n than_o the_o best_a precept_n sow_v in_o storm_n in_o short_a it_o make_v thou_o assume_v the_o shape_n of_o a_o unjust_a judge_n who_o correct_a thy_o child_n or_o servants_z fault_n with_o a_o great_a fault_n of_o thy_o own_o intemperance_n 8._o desire_n and_o anger_n be_v the_o worst_a counsellor_n they_o not_o only_o disturb_v the_o soul_n but_o deform_v the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n can_v the_o angry_a man_n but_o take_v a_o prospect_n of_o himself_o and_o steadfast_o behold_v what_o change_v that_o passion_n work_v in_o his_o countenance_n its_o impossible_a he_o can_v be_v enamour_v with_o that_o distemper_n he_o will_v find_v it_o as_o much_o alter_v from_o its_o native_a beauty_n as_o the_o face_n of_o the_o thunder_a sky_n differ_v from_o the_o lovely_a serene_a or_o the_o enrage_v boisterous_a sea_n do_v from_o a_o pleasant_a calm_a plato_n advise_v his_o scholar_n when_o they_o be_v angry_a to_o look_v into_o a_o glass_n and_o if_o ever_o the_o odious_a spirit_n of_o satan_n look_v out_o of_o the_o window_n of_o man_n face_n it_o be_v in_o his_o exorbitant_a anger_n what_o a_o deformity_n do_v it_o operate_v in_o the_o divine_a soul_n obvious_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n it_o bring_v along_o with_o it_o the_o same_o disadvantage_n as_o those_o dog_n of_o the_o profane_a donatist_n who_o they_o feed_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n for_o which_o they_o escape_v not_o without_o a_o evident_a sign_n of_o god_n justice_n for_o the_o dog_n be_v so_o inflame_v with_o rage_a madness_n that_o they_o fasten_v upon_o their_o own_o master_n as_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n tear_v they_o with_o revenge_a tooth_n even_o so_o it_o often_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o impious_a anger_n destroy_v the_o angry_a 9_o he_o that_o can_v by_o a_o regular_a reason_n bridle_v his_o anger_n reap_v great_a advantage_n first_o in_o point_n of_o pacification_n according_a to_o solomon_n counsel_n prov._n 15.1_o a_o soft_a answer_n turn_v away_o wrath._n second_o in_o respect_n of_o victory_n for_o as_o the_o patient_a man_n incline_v the_o prudent_a as_o witness_n to_o his_o party_n so_o that_o shall_v more_o foil_n the_o outrageous_a and_o violent_a with_o meekness_n than_o by_o retaliation_n of_o injury_n and_o contumely_n in_o which_o sense_n what_o solomon_n say_v confirm_v it_o for_o a_o truth_n a_o soft_a tongue_n break_v the_o bone_n prov._n 25.15_o next_o thy_o council_n better_o recover_v its_o seat_n by_o thy_o forbearance_n and_o thou_o lose_v nothing_o of_o thy_o interest_n by_o delay_v that_o which_o thou_o once_o must_v express_v or_o act_n to_o conclude_v in_o the_o most_o just_a occasion_n of_o anger_n remember_v god_n indulgence_n with_o thou_o be_v not_o like_o that_o evil_a servant_n who_o have_v find_v much_o mercy_n will_v show_v none_o lest_o thy_o judgement_n be_v equivolent_a matth._n 18.34_o 10._o malice_n be_v the_o venom_n of_o the_o old_a dragon_n satan_n bitter_a influence_n on_o the_o wicked_a and_o his_o lively_a image_n in_o they_o it_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o hell_n break_v out_o on_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n it_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o revenge_n and_o symptom_n of_o a_o unregenerate_a heart_n the_o affection_n of_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n the_o devil_n leaven_n which_o must_v be_v purge_v out_o of_o those_o who_o will_v communicate_v with_o christ_n our_o passover_n malice_n be_v the_o fuel_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o a_o obstruction_n to_o his_o mercy_n who_o can_v justify_v the_o malicious_a for_o what_o he_o have_v say_v be_v just_a and_o true_a mat._n 6.15_o if_o you_o forgive_v not_o man_n their_o trespass_n neither_o will_v your_o father_n forgive_v you_o and_o see_v it_o be_v whole_o disagreeable_a with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n therefore_o it_o be_v impossible_a as_o st._n john_n say_v to_o love_n god_n and_o hate_v thy_o brother_n 1_o john_n 4.20_o concern_v which_o i_o need_v prescribe_v no_o other_o rule_n than_o this_o if_o malice_n possess_v thy_o heart_n then_o desert_a all_o pretence_n and_o immediate_o cast_v it_o out_o if_o ever_o thou_o hope_v to_o enter_v into_o that_o kingdom_n where_o inhabit_v all_o love_n peace_n and_o tranquillity_n with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n chap._n x._o of_o envy_n envy_n be_v a_o inveterate_a grief_n at_o other_o welfare_n and_o prosperity_n and_o a_o evil_a perturbation_n of_o the_o mind_n so_o odious_a that_o to_o expose_v it_o to_o view_n be_v a_o motive_n sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o loath_a and_o detest_v it_o it_o be_v a_o tare_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v sow_v and_o worthy_a of_o divine_a revenge_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v a_o impediment_n to_o piety_n a_o path_n to_o hell_n and_o a_o seclude_a from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n it_o be_v a_o pernicious_a attendant_n to_o posterity_n a_o vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n eccles._n 4.4_o a_o fruit_n of_o unregeneration_n rom._n 1.29_o it_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o self-love_n and_o pride_n the_o result_n of_o carnal_a mind_n 1_o cor._n 3.3_o a_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.21_o it_o be_v a_o obstruction_n of_o edification_n and_o growth_n by_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o god_n word_n 1_o pet._n 2.1_o 2._o 2._o it_o be_v a_o blasphemous_a censure_n of_o the_o most_o high_a who_o judgement_n it_o dissallow_v secret_o murmur_a and_o repine_v at_o his_o providence_n who_o wise_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n set_v up_o and_o pull_v down_o and_o distribute_v to_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n dan._n 4.25_o to_o display_v it_o far_o it_o be_v a_o diabolical_a wisdom_n a_o companion_n
of_o confusion_n and_o every_o evil_a work_n james_n 3.14_o 15_o 16._o it_o be_v the_o mischievous_a canker_n which_o nip_v the_o choice_a bud_n of_o virtue_n attempt_v either_o to_o cloud_v they_o with_o incredulity_n by_o reason_n the_o envious_n can_v attain_v thereto_o or_o labour_v to_o blast_v they_o with_o impious_a calumny_n 3._o i_o need_v not_o here_o cite_v the_o example_n of_o antigone_n and_o teutamus_n conspire_v against_o the_o true_o noble_a eumenes_n or_o of_o philip_n sycophant_n against_o aratus_n nor_o of_o domitian_n envy_v agricola_n his_o worth_n nor_o saul_n envy_v david_n cain_n abel_n rachel_n her_o sister_n the_o patriarch_n joseph_n see_v it_o be_v manifest_a that_o christ_n jesus_n in_o who_o be_v all_o perfection_n be_v envy_v there_o be_v nothing_o so_o little_a but_o stimulate_v it_o nothing_o so_o sacred_a or_o high_a but_o this_o hellish_a fury_n will_v fly_v at_o joseph_n particoloured_n coat_n awaken_v it_o and_o it_o be_v vigilant_a to_o strike_v at_o the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n the_o natal_n hereof_o be_v in_o lucifer_n envy_v god_n monarchy_n and_o ambitious_a to_o share_v in_o his_o sovereignty_n 4._o natural_a historian_n acquaint_v we_o of_o some_o country_n free_a from_o serpent_n but_o who_o can_v inform_v i_o of_o any_o barren_a of_o envy_n i_o doubt_v it_o be_v the_o common_a plague_n that_o visit_v all_o place_n like_o those_o croak_a plague_n of_o egypt_n which_o do_v not_o spare_v pharoahs_n bedchamber_n it_o delude_v the_o country_n with_o false_a optic_n think_v our_o neighbour_n field_n more_o fruitful_a than_o our_o own_o it_o be_v a_o monster_n not_o of_o god_n make_v but_o bear_v of_o deprave_a affection_n as_o anger_n fear_v jealousy_n self-love_n which_o create_v indignation_n if_o another_o attain_n to_o a_o happy_a and_o prosperous_a condition_n envy_n think_v all_o the_o world_n too_o little_a for_o its_o own_o orifice_n all_o this_o avail_v i_o nothing_o so_o long_o as_o i_o see_v mordecai_n the_o 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at_o other_o exhiliration_n whatever_o be_v a_o pleasure_n to_o other_o be_v but_o a_o torment_n to_o he_o another_o man_n store_n be_v the_o envious_a man_n want_n another_o man_n health_n be_v his_o sickness_n and_o another_o man_n praise_n his_o repute_a dishonour_n 2._o other_z sin_z have_v some_o remissness_n anger_n will_v waste_v itself_o in_o time_n hatred_n may_v be_v extinguish_v in_o the_o end_n but_o envy_n never_o cease_v fierce_a lion_n be_v tame_v and_o become_v tractable_a but_o the_o envious_a grow_v worse_o and_o worse_o the_o more_o christ_n do_v good_a to_o the_o jew_n cure_v their_o sick_a heal_v their_o infirm_a and_o bestow_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n upon_o they_o the_o more_o destructive_o do_v they_o envy_v he_o it_o be_v the_o canker_n that_o blast_v friendship_n the_o corruption_n of_o life_n and_o plague_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v the_o devil_n be_v incentive_a to_o rebellion_n who_o when_o he_o can_v not_o in_o his_o malice_n hurt_n god_n assail_v man_n for_o it_o instigate_v cain_n to_o murder_v his_o brother_n abel_n and_o the_o jew_n to_o crucify_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n 3._o beside_o it_o have_v irrational_a effect_n it_o will_v stop_v up_o the_o fountain_n and_o vail_v the_o sunbeam_n it_o regard_v neither_o bound_n of_o natural_a civility_n or_o religion_n rachel_n envy_v her_o sister_n gen._n 31._o jacob_n son_n their_o brother_n joseph_n gen._n 37.11_o the_o jew_n the_o very_a preach_a and_o hear_v the_o gospel_n act_v 13.45_o it_o be_v the_o rottenness_n of_o the_o bone_n prov._n 14.30_o it_o slay_v the_o silly_a job_n 5.2_o and_o last_o it_o exclude_v from_o heaven_n for_o what_o shall_v envy_n lay_v claim_n to_o so_o bless_a a_o habitation_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o love_n and_o rejoice_n in_o each_o other_o happiness_n 4._o furthermore_o it_o be_v a_o perverse_a distemper_n of_o a_o disease_a mind_n render_v the_o envious_a his_o view_n of_o the_o good_a of_o other_o as_o it_o be_v with_o 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or_o assault_n by_o the_o sword_n or_o open_a violence_n sometime_o they_o will_v assume_v larget_n pretence_n of_o sanctity_n appear_v like_o the_o devil_n at_o endor_n in_o the_o prophet_n samuel_n mantle_n perform_v some_o thing_n external_o good_a whereby_o they_o may_v achieve_v some_o great_a evil._n even_o so_o the_o false_a apostle_n preach_v christ_n of_o mere_a envy_n to_o st._n paul_n that_o they_o may_v add_v more_o affliction_n to_o his_o bond_n phil._n 1.15_o 16._o 6._o it_o be_v at_o best_a but_o a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.21_o mere_a folly_n tit._n 3.3_o devilish_a sensual_a earthly_a st._n james_n 3.14_o 15._o a_o dangerous_a signal_n of_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n give_v up_o to_o destruction_n rom._n 1.28_o 29._o the_o most_o that_o envy_n can_v acquire_v towards_o its_o own_o satisfaction_n be_v to_o mourn_v when_o other_o rejoice_v and_o possible_o to_o hurt_v temporal_o with_o its_o own_o external_a destruction_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o define_v 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will_v not_o permit_v his_o dear_a joseph_n to_o alter_v the_o imposition_n of_o his_o hand_n or_o to_o transpose_v the_o blessing_n at_o his_o pleasure_n how_o much_o less_o will_v the_o all-seeing_a god_n permit_v the_o envious_a man_n to_o pervert_v his_o hand_n next_o we_o must_v respect_v the_o quality_n of_o the_o envy_v be_v he_o evil_a who_o thou_o envy_v then_o thy_o compassion_n be_v summon_v to_o pity_v he_o because_o his_o sin_n represent_v he_o more_o wretched_a than_o all_o the_o world_n can_v do_v be_v he_o good_a how_o guilty_a then_o must_v thou_o be_v in_o envy_v his_o felicity_n chap._n xii_o remedy_n against_o envy_n endeavour_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n and_o then_o thou_o be_v sure_a to_o chase_v away_o envy_n it_o be_v the_o apostle_n rule_n rom._n 13.13_o 14._o let_v we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v but_o put_v
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it_o likewise_o to_o practice_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o christian_a patience_n and_o moderation_n which_o become_v those_o who_o depend_v on_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n some_o motive_n to_o it_o i_o shall_v show_v in_o the_o next_o chapter_n chap._n fourteen_o motive_n to_o patience_n and_o contentedness_n first_o god_n command_v we_o by_o his_o holy_a apostle_n in_o several_a place_n as_o rom._n 12.12_o 1_o thess._n 5.8_o 1_o tim._n 6.8_o heb._n 13.5_o and_o david_n earnest_o persuade_v we_o to_o this_o duty_n psal._n 37._o from_o the_o first_o to_o the_o fourteen_o verse_n second_o consider_v well_o the_o disadvantage_n of_o impatience_n and_o the_o advantage_n of_o patience_n seneca_n be_v of_o that_o good_a opinion_n that_o no_o man_n can_v be_v happy_a who_o do_v not_o think_v himself_o so_o it_o import_v not_o what_o thy_o condition_n be_v if_o thou_o think_v it_o evil_a the_o patient_a man_n be_v happy_a in_o every_o estate_n because_o god_n will_v 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when_o job_n exercise_v his_o affliction_n with_o patience_n satan_n be_v foil_v at_o his_o own_o weapon_n as_o ballast_n if_o it_o be_v well_o place_v that_o it_o can_v move_v or_o shoot_v the_o sail_v ship_n ride_v secure_a but_o if_o otherwise_o she_o be_v founder_v even_o so_o it_o be_v with_o patience_n in_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v a_o bless_a victory_n obtain_v at_o job_n first_o encounter_n at_o which_o the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n can_v do_v no_o less_o than_o give_v a_o plaudite_fw-la for_o when_o satan_n have_v full_o charge_v he_o with_o all_o his_o machination_n and_o job_n have_v receive_v all_o those_o fierce_a blow_n on_o his_o shield_n of_o patience_n he_o make_v this_o meek_a reply_n the_o lord_n give_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v away_o bless_v be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n thus_o testify_v in_o all_o this_o job_n sin_v not_o job_n 1.21_o 22._o and_o job_n be_v happy_a in_o be_v so_o great_a a_o victor_n and_o happy_a be_v all_o they_o who_o imitate_v that_o invincible_a patience_n in_o their_o suffering_n 3._o those_o who_o be_v impatient_a must_v submit_v to_o that_o term_n of_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o almighty_a will_v not_o lend_v a_o ear_n to_o they_o they_o be_v by_o every_o condition_n make_v worse_o be_v author_n of_o their_o own_o misery_n and_o make_v their_o own_o burden_n intolerable_a by_o strive_v under_o that_o which_o no_o violence_n can_v cast_v off_o they_o be_v satan_n captive_n introduce_v their_o fretful_a impatience_n only_o to_o adorn_v his_o triumph_n they_o prove_v scorn_n to_o man_n who_o can_v no_o less_o than_o deride_v if_o not_o loath_a that_o morosity_n and_o peevish_a waywardness_n which_o cause_v the_o impatient_a malcontent_a neither_o to_o enjoy_v friend_n nor_o himself_o a_o example_n we_o have_v of_o that_o mirror_n of_o impatience_n diogenes_n the_o cynic_n who_o be_v ask_v by_o alexandâ—r_n the_o great_a if_o he_o lack_v any_o thing_n to_o which_o he_o morose_o reply_v 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do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n you_o may_v receive_v the_o promise_n for_o yet_o a_o very_a little_a while_n and_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v then_o bless_v be_v all_o they_o who_o with_o meekness_n and_o a_o patient_a confidence_n expect_v he_o be_v therefore_o patient_a establish_v your_o heart_n for_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n draw_v nigh_o james_n 5.8_o heaviness_n may_v endure_v for_o a_o night_n but_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n psal._n 30.5_o however_o the_o long_a day_n as_o its_o due_a must_v accept_v of_o a_o period_n and_o the_o most_o tedious_a misery_n of_o a_o good_a christian_a shall_v have_v such_o a_o counsumation_n as_o may_v render_v he_o happy_a 5._o consider_v the_o extent_n of_o thy_o suffering_n perhaps_o thou_o be_v envy_v without_o cause_n thou_o owe_v thanks_o to_o god_n for_o that_o conformity_n to_o his_o
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of_o life_n which_o shall_v never_o wither_v but_o prosper_v for_o thou_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o o_o thou_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n now_o speak_v peace_n to_o my_o afflict_a soul_n and_o let_v i_o not_o be_v disappoint_v of_o my_o hope_n thou_o be_v please_v to_o wean_v i_o from_o the_o allurement_n of_o a_o unkind_a and_o diffident_a world_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o endure_v such_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n yet_o see_v thou_o be_v my_o hope_n from_o my_o youth_n let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o my_o confidence_n let_v thy_o mercy_n be_v still_o my_o hope_n and_o thy_o grace_n my_o strength_n amid_o all_o the_o storm_n and_o surge_n of_o affliction_n fasten_v my_o soul_n anchor_n on_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n my_o rock_n who_o be_v enter_v within_o the_o veil_n to_o make_v request_n for_o i_o 4._o inure_v i_o with_o patience_n until_o the_o time_n of_o comfort_n and_o refresh_v shall_v return_v from_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n give_v i_o the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n and_o a_o assurance_n of_o what_o thou_o have_v gracious_o promise_v in_o thy_o word_n and_o lay_v up_o for_o i_o in_o heaven_n let_v the_o experience_n of_o thy_o former_a goodness_n in_o many_o deliverance_n give_v i_o a_o door_n of_o hope_n for_o the_o future_a that_o i_o may_v more_o and_o more_o trust_n in_o thou_o and_o o_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o hope_n fill_v i_o with_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o i_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n give_v i_o a_o strong_a consolation_n and_o full_a assurance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o continue_v ground_v and_o establish_v in_o a_o steadfast_a hope_n of_o my_o resurrection_n to_o a_o life_n of_o glory_n at_o the_o appoint_a hour_n my_o flesh_n may_v rest_v in_o hope_n and_o my_o soul_n be_v cheerful_o render_v into_o thy_o gracious_a hand_n to_o rest_v with_o thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o ever_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n chap._n xviii_o of_o fear_n fear_n be_v a_o pensive_a and_o anxious_a expectation_n of_o some_o danger_n approach_v either_o imminent_a or_o a_o supposition_n of_o appear_v so_o we_o be_v timorous_a at_o any_o malevolency_n which_o be_v real_a or_o apparent_a and_o many_o time_n at_o that_o which_o prove_v not_o so_o fear_n be_v opposite_a to_o fortitude_n as_o one_o extreme_a of_o participation_n and_o as_o it_o allay_v too_o much_o presumption_n by_o its_o limitation_n it_o become_v beneficial_a but_o when_o it_o exceed_v its_o extent_n it_o grow_v pernicious_a virtue_n be_v absent_a when_o fortitude_n be_v not_o present_a and_o he_o can_v never_o express_v his_o duty_n towards_o god_n well_o or_o demonstrate_v his_o justice_n to_o the_o world_n who_o act_v contrary_a for_o satan_n be_v vigilant_a in_o his_o diabolical_a operation_n upon_o the_o timorous_a offer_v to_o his_o view_n continual_a object_n of_o imposterous_a and_o vain_a fear_n like_o hunter_n suel_n to_o chase_v the_o fearful_a deer_n from_o the_o safe_a way_n so_o satan_n drive_v through_o pusilanimity_n and_o timidity_n that_o he_o make_v they_o evil_a for_o fear_n of_o man_n who_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n can_v make_v good_n 2._o to_o omit_v many_o acceptation_n of_o the_o word_n i_o shall_v only_o handle_v some_o few_o first_o there_o be_v a_o natural_a fear_n and_o that_o of_o two_o sort_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n first_o concern_v the_o avoidance_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o love_n of_o he_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n it_o happen_v so_o with_o adam_n in_o his_o state_n of_o innocency_n who_o have_v hear_v the_o threaten_v fear_v to_o sin_n signalize_v he_o will_v not_o be_v guilty_a of_o offend_v his_o creator_n who_o he_o love_v above_o all_o but_o however_o adam_n in_o the_o temptation_n lose_v this_o fear_n and_o so_o sin_v yet_o in_o the_o rectitude_n of_o his_o mind_n he_o reassume_v it_o second_o in_o relation_n to_o the_o avoidance_n of_o sorrow_n in_o apprehension_n of_o god_n anger_n against_o sin_n commit_v in_o this_o christ_n fear_v matt._n 26.38_o heb._n 5.7_o he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n 3._o the_o near_a to_o this_o be_v the_o filial_a fear_n of_o the_o regenerate_v who_o though_o through_o infirmity_n they_o frequent_o sin_n and_o fear_v to_o displease_v god_n by_o any_o offence_n as_o solomon_n declare_v prov._n 8.13_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o hate_n evil._n this_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n and_o it_o be_v principal_o demonstrate_v in_o four_o thing_n first_o that_o we_o place_n god_n ever_o before_o our_o eye_n move_v as_o always_o in_o his_o presence_n second_o that_o we_o acknowledge_v he_o as_o the_o omniscient_a witness_n and_o supreme_a judge_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o fear_v not_o the_o creature_n as_o we_o do_v
they_o single_o may_v prove_v pernicious_a but_o both_o link_v together_o may_v complete_a thy_o happiness_n 4._o labour_n for_o true_a faith_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1_o john_n 2.2_o who_o blood_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1.7_o and_o hold_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v be_v shipwreck_a 1_o tim._n 1.19_o 1_o tim._n 3.9_o there_o be_v no_o cure_n for_o a_o wound_a israelite_n against_o the_o venom_n of_o fiery_a serpent_n but_o to_o look_v up_o to_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n which_o prefigure_v christ_n apprehensible_a by_o faith_n the_o only_a medicament_n for_o sin-wounded-conscience_n permit_v but_o this_o very_a sense_n and_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n which_o now_o appale_v thou_o to_o induce_v thou_o the_o more_o arduous_o to_o detest_v all_o sin_n and_o thou_o shall_v thereby_o be_v ascertain_v that_o god_n have_v wound_v thou_o only_o to_o heal_v thou_o 5._o remember_v that_o what_o the_o law_n averr_v it_o declare_v only_o to_o they_o who_o be_v under_o the_o law_n not_o under_o grace_n rom._n 3.19_o they_o be_v under_o the_o law_n who_o plead_v not_o guilty_a and_o insist_v upon_o their_o justification_n by_o work_n of_o the_o law_n we_o be_v under_o grace_n who_o perceive_v our_o sin_n and_o misery_n by_o the_o law_n fly_v whole_o to_o he_o for_o mercy_n who_o free_o justify_v the_o sinner_n rom._n 3.24_o the_o imprecation_n and_o menace_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_v flax_n but_o to_o depress_v the_o heart_n that_o be_v elevate_v with_o a_o opinion_n of_o self_n merit_n who_o safe_o go_v on_o to_o undo_v themselves_o after_o a_o presumptuous_a manner_n 6._o let_v thy_o repentance_n be_v speedy_a that_o sin_n take_v no_o root_n in_o thy_o heart_n neither_o let_v thy_o wound_n putrify_v before_o thou_o apply_v the_o remedy_n but_o ascend_v with_o all_o diligence_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o implore_v mercy_n before_o wrath_n be_v go_v out_o against_o thou_o rely_v on_o this_o second_o table_n repentance_n who_o have_v lose_v the_o first_o of_o innocency_n condemn_v thyself_o and_o christ_n will_v justify_v thou_o he_o only_o expect_v thy_o voice_n to_o give_v thou_o audience_n when_o thou_o come_v with_o thy_o accusation_n and_o confess_v thou_o have_v sin_v than_o christ_n he_o ready_o receive_v the_o humble_a penitent_n and_o proclaim_v thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o observe_v how_o quick_o the_o pardon_n follow_v david_n confession_n no_o soon_o have_v he_o acknowledge_v i_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o lord_n but_o omnipotency_n declare_v by_o the_o prophet_n the_o lord_n also_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n 2_o sam._n 12.13_o st._n peter_n quick_o repent_v and_o as_o quick_o find_v mercy_n esau_n stay_v too_o long_o and_o so_o find_v no_o place_n for_o repentance_n though_o he_o seek_v it_o careful_o with_o tear_n heb._n 12.17_o if_o the_o granado_n fire_v be_v sudden_o retort_v it_o prove_v prejudicial_a to_o the_o assailant_n such_o be_v the_o product_n of_o satan_n firework_n if_o thou_o cast_v out_o his_o temptation_n and_o hearty_o repent_v thou_o where_o any_o of_o his_o dart_n pierce_v thou_o 7._o give_v not_o thyself_o up_o to_o pensive_a dedolency_n mundane_a sorrow_n and_o fruitless_a solitariness_n that_o will_v but_o animate_v the_o bitterness_n of_o spirit_n think_v not_o too_o much_o of_o thy_o affliction_n but_o dulcifie_v they_o with_o remembrance_n of_o god_n mercy_n towards_o thou_o assume_v not_o to_o thyself_o a_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o be_v unto_o death_n 1_o cor._n 7.10_o but_o comfort_v up_o thyself_o in_o god_n as_o david_n do_v psal._n 43.5_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o sad_a o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o trust_v in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o and_o solomon_n tell_v you_o a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a spirit_n dry_v the_o bone_n prov._n 17.22_o and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a countenance_n but_o by_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v prov._n 15.13_o 8._o be_v very_o attentive_a to_o god_n word_n for_o he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o the_o word_n be_v his_o mind_n and_o reveal_v will_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o salvation_n it_o be_v a_o full_a magazine_n and_o there_o be_v no_o affliction_n incident_a to_o frail_a mortality_n but_o may_v there_o meet_v with_o a_o proper_a antidote_n there_o thou_o shall_v find_v rule_n to_o guide_v thou_o and_o preserve_v thou_o from_o sin_n there_o thou_o shall_v have_v a_o prospect_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o thy_o transgression_n but_o then_o appear_v not_o only_o to_o be_v a_o hearer_n but_o a_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o treasure_n up_o those_o gracious_a promise_n in_o thy_o heart_n so_o shall_v thou_o in_o due_a season_n feel_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n distil_v the_o former_a and_o the_o latter-rain_n upon_o the_o seed_n whereby_o it_o may_v take_v root_n and_o be_v fruitful_a 9_o last_o add_v zealous_a and_o frequent_a prayer_n as_o god_n servant_n have_v practise_v in_o all_o their_o distress_n psal._n 6.9_o and_o be_v ascertain_v that_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v thou_o comfortless_o but_o will_v at_o length_n appear_v with_o great_a assurance_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o will_v infinite_o recompense_v thy_o patience_n in_o suffering_n and_o perseverance_n in_o invocate_a for_o pardon_n satan_n be_v never_o more_o baffle_v and_o infatuate_v in_o his_o own_o stratagem_n than_o when_o he_o gain_v a_o licence_n to_o wound_v the_o heart_n of_o those_o who_o be_v precious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o almighty_a for_o as_o romanus_n the_o martyr_n tell_v the_o tormentor_n look_v how_o many_o wound_n thou_o give_v so_o many_o mouth_n thou_o set_v open_a to_o cry_v to_o god_n for_o help_v and_o indeed_o these_o jewel_n can_v arrive_v to_o their_o glorious_a lustre_n without_o be_v ground_n hard_o by_o affliction_n the_o prayer_n o_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a lord_n god_n rebuke_v i_o not_o in_o thy_o anger_n neither_o chasten_v i_o in_o thy_o hot_a displeasure_n my_o soul_n be_v sore_o vex_v but_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o punish_v i_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o be_o weak_a lord_n heal_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v it_o for_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o o_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o never_o fail_a mercy_n sake_n i_o be_o weary_a of_o my_o continual_a groan_a my_o eye_n be_v consume_v with_o my_o grief_n of_o tear_n but_o lord_n hear_v thou_o my_o supplication_n and_o receive_v my_o prayer_n 2._o o_o lord_n i_o be_o sore_o afflict_v but_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o 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