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faith_n i_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o what_o i_o have_v speak_v on_o the_o forename_a place_n 2._o this_o faith_n be_v call_v your_o faith_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n be_v they_o 1._o because_o of_o ministration_n it_o be_v deliver_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o by_o god_n give_v to_o they_o and_o to_o other_o for_o their_o sake_n 2._o because_o they_o receive_v it_o be_v mould_v into_o it_o it_o be_v so_o deliver_v to_o they_o that_o they_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v be_v deliver_v into_o it_o as_o it_o be_v minister_v to_o they_o so_o it_o be_v accept_v by_o they_o it_o be_v not_o scorn_v reject_v but_o receive_v embrace_v yea_o contend_v for_o by_o they_o it_o be_v effectual_o they_o as_o well_o as_o ministerial_o 3._o they_o it_o be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o it_o be_v for_o they_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n 1_o pet._n 1.9_o it_o be_v to_o they_o a_o savour_n of_o life_n not_o a_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n 3._o loc_n 3_o 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the_o comfort_n and_o promise_n holy_a part_n of_o a_o holy_a covenant_n and_o such_o as_o only_a comfort_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o holiness_n and_o encourage_v to_o holiness_n and_o be_v make_v to_o holy_a one_o 4._o in_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o it_o work_v and_o excit_v holiness_n in_o nature_n heart_n life_n it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v believe_o look_v into_o make_v the_o beholder_n holy_a like_o itself_o as_o the_o rod_n of_o jacob_n which_o lay_v before_o the_o sheep_n make_v they_o bring_v forth_o young_a one_o of_o the_o same_o colour_n with_o those_o rod_n 3._o their_o building_n on_o this_o foundation_n be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n build_v up_o yourselves_o two_o thing_n be_v in_o this_o branch_n comprehend_v 1._o how_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v this_o build_n up_o 2._o this_o build_n up_o of_o
exhort_v one_o another_o salvation_n be_v large_a enough_o for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o if_o god_n eye_n be_v good_a we_o shall_v not_o be_v evil_a the_o do_v good_a to_o other_o soul_n be_v encourage_v jam._n 5.20_o and_o reward_v dan._n 12.3_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o grace_n to_o propagate_v itself_o the_o spirit_n appear_v in_o the_o likeness_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n and_o both_o fire_n and_o tongue_n be_v very_o communicative_a the_o one_o of_o it_o self_n and_z heat_n the_o other_o of_o sound_n and_o voice_n our_o relation_n of_o brethren_n fellow_n member_n etc._n etc._n call_v for_o this_o expression_n of_o love_n yea_o the_o contrary_a practice_n of_o sinner_n who_o damn_v and_o defile_v one_o another_o soul_n may_v put_v we_o upon_o this_o duty_n how_o great_a then_o be_v their_o sin_n who_o destroy_v the_o soul_n of_o other_o by_o error_n and_o seduction_n and_o ungodly_a example_n etc._n etc._n who_o watch_n over_o other_o for_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v proselyte_n for_o hell_n who_o be_v factor_n for_o satan_n and_o agent_n for_o that_o prince_n of_o darkness_n if_o their_o own_o sin_n and_o damnation_n will_v be_v so_o heavy_a a_o burden_n what_o will_v other_o man_n sin_n and_o damnation_n also_o be_v to_o they_o in_o hell_n o_o what_o a_o holy_a covetousness_n shall_v be_v in_o every_o saint_n to_o propagate_v holiness_n and_o leven_a other_o with_o grace_n in_o the_o world_n oh_o pray_v lord_n let_v hell_n never_o be_v the_o full_a for_o i_o or_o i_o but_o heaven_n for_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o privilege_n of_o save_v of_o soul_n it_o be_v by_o some_o say_v that_o saint_n on_o earth_n excel_v the_o very_a glorify_v in_o heaven_n 2._o 2._o obs_n 2._o other_o necessity_n shall_v be_v the_o mother_n of_o severity_n other_o i._n e._n they_o who_o will_v be_v by_o no_o other_o mean_v reclaim_v upon_o who_o compassion_n will_v not_o work_v must_v be_v save_v by_o fear_n first_o gentle_a mean_n must_v be_v use_v severe_a afterward_o 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be_v further_a from_o we_o in_o relation_n or_o poor_a &c._n &c._n shall_v be_v affright_v though_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o offence_n shall_v shall_v make_v we_o put_v a_o difference_n in_o our_o rigour_n yet_o other_o consideration_n foreign_a to_o the_o cause_n shall_v not_o some_o be_v fiery_a hot_a in_o terrify_v the_o poor_a sort_n whereas_o the_o rich_a be_v like_o the_o mount_n that_o may_v not_o be_v touch_v admiration_n have_v man_n person_n in_o admiration_n a_o ungodly_a base_a respect_v of_o person_n of_o it_o see_v at_o large_a before_o pag._n 536_o 537._o part._n 2._o 4._o save_o even_o a_o man_n may_v be_v a_o saviour_n of_o soul_n 4._o obs_n 4._o see_v the_o proof_n in_o the_o explication_n paul_n speak_v of_o labour_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o gain_v some_o and_o we_o read_v of_o those_o who_o catch_v man_n and_o win_v soul_n and_o christ_n mention_n the_o gain_n of_o thy_o brother_n how_o great_a a_o honour_n do_v god_n cast_v upon_o weak_a worm_n 1._o if_o the_o supreme_a cause_n be_v please_v to_o attribute_v salvation_n to_o man_n because_o of_o ministry_n shall_v not_o man_n attribute_v salvation_n to_o god_n in_o regard_n of_o efficacy_n how_o careful_a shall_v we_o be_v to_o honour_v that_o god_n who_o so_o dignify_v dust_n and_o ash_n lay_v that_o crown_n at_o his_o foot_n which_o he_o set_v on_o thy_o head_n how_o industrious_a shall_v this_o likewise_o make_v we_o in_o do_v good_a to_o other_o the_o lord_n reckon_v it_o as_o our_o own_o though_o he_o guide_v thy_o hand_n every_o letter_n yet_o he_o say_v thou_o have_v write_v the_o fair_a copy_n whereas_o indeed_o only_o the_o blot_n and_o blur_n be_v thou_o though_o thou_o do_v but_o lay_v on_o the_o plaster_n yet_o he_o attribute_n the_o cure_n to_o thou_o who_o can_v never_o put_v virtue_n into_o the_o salve_n to_o conclude_v this_o how_o fearful_a shall_v any_o be_v of_o despise_v the_o ministry_n of_o man_n though_o salvation_n sometime_o be_v attribute_v to_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v negligent_a and_o proper_o to_o god_n that_o we_o may_v not_o idolise_v man_n yet_o it_o be_v often_o ascribe_v to_o other_o that_o we_o may_v not_o contemn_v their_o help_n 5._o save_v with_o fear_n 5._o obs_n 5._o severity_n shall_v be_v exercise_v to_o this_o end_n to_o save_v the_o scope_n of_o use_v the_o sharp_a rebuke_n by_o spiritual_a physician_n shall_v be_v cure_n merciful_a intention_n must_v be_v lodge_v under_o severe_a performance_n the_o end_n of_o excommunication_n must_v be_v the_o save_n of_o the_o spirit_n 1.13_o tit._n 1.13_o the_o most_o cut_a reproof_n must_v be_v give_v to_o other_o that_o they_o may_v be_v sound_a in_o the_o faith_n even_o the_o dreadful_a censure_n of_o the_o church_n be_v not_o mortal_a but_o medicinable_a in_o the_o body_n of_o the_o church_n member_n be_v wound_v and_o cut_v that_o themselves_o and_o the_o whole_a body_n may_v be_v save_v and_o herein_o ecclesiastical_a censure_n excel_v civil_a punishment_n the_o latter_a be_v to_o preserve_v the_o public_a peace_n and_o for_o warning_n to_o other_o the_o former_a be_v principal_o to_o save_v the_o offender_n soul_n how_o sharp_o do_v peter_n reprove_v simon_n magus_n when_o he_o say_v thy_o money_n perish_v with_o thou_o and_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n and_o yet_o he_o add_v repent_v and_o pray_v etc._n etc._n we_o must_v not_o reprove_v man_n to_o disgrace_v their_o person_n but_o to_o shame_v their_o sin_n and_o neither_o insult_v over_o man_n fall_n nor_o despair_v of_o their_o rise_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o people_n sum_n and_o rage_n against_o the_o constrain_a rigour_n of_o the_o faithful_a especial_o minister_n for_o it_o be_v not_o butchery_n but_o surgery_n as_o reprehension_n faithful_o minister_v show_v the_o strength_n of_o zeal_n so_o meek_o receive_v the_o sincerity_n of_o grace_n a_o godly_a heart_n will_v not_o one_o threaten_a less_o to_o be_v in_o the_o bible_n it_o be_v a_o bloodless_a martyrdom_n humble_o to_o embrace_v the_o stroke_n of_o a_o reprover_n to_o conclude_v how_o ridiculous_o profane_a be_v the_o papist_n who_o loud_a thundering_n out_o of_o excommunication_n be_v against_o the_o holy_a person_n but_o christ_n spirit_n be_v not_o in_o their_o counsel_n nor_o will_v he_o refuse_v gracious_o to_o meet_v thou_o unjust_o eject_v as_o he_o do_v the_o blind_a man_n sinful_o cast_v out_o by_o the_o jew_n 6._o save_v with_o fear_n 6._o obs_n 6._o severity_n to_o sin_n be_v mercy_n to_o the_o soul_n this_o affright_v make_v way_n for_o save_v holy_a severity_n be_v a_o wholesome_a thing_n even_o rend_v mastiff_n be_v very_o useful_a to_o kill_v woolve_n the_o nip_a frost_n of_o winter_n though_o not_o so_o pleasant_a as_o summer_n sunshine_n yet_o be_v as_o needful_a for_o the_o earth_n they_o kill_v the_o worm_n and_o vermin_n jacob_n be_v say_v to_o maledicendo_fw-la to_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o blessing_n gen._n 49.28_o nonnul_v lie_fw-la bene_fw-la dixit_fw-la maledicendo_fw-la bless_v his_o son_n and_o yet_o he_o sharp_o censure_v three_o the_o smiting_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v desirable_a to_o a_o saint_n they_o be_v precious_a ointment_n they_o slay_v sin_n and_o save_v the_o soul_n how_o wild_a a_o madness_n be_v it_o then_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o they_o who_o by_o tell_v thou_o truth_n love_v thy_o peace_n there_o be_v none_o but_o fool_n that_o oppose_v faithful_a reprover_n and_o who_o be_v such_o that_o if_o the_o truth_n be_v tell_v they_o will_v not_o be_v please_v and_o if_o they_o be_v please_v the_o truth_n be_v not_o tell_v they_o such_o a_o disposition_n as_o this_o be_v a_o evident_a token_n that_o god_n have_v a_o purpose_n to_o destroy_v they_o 25.16_o 2_o chron._n 25.16_o how_o much_o be_v this_o cruelty_n to_o their_o
filthy_a dreamer_n in_o the_o greek_a be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d somnia_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la videt_fw-la in_o somnia_fw-la signify_v proper_o such_o who_o be_v dream_v in_o sleep_n beza_n render_v the_o word_n sopiti_fw-la such_o who_o be_v fast_o or_o sound_a asleep_a in_o a_o deep_a dead_a sleep_n erasmus_n and_o vatablus_n arist_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d arist_n delusi_fw-la in_o somniis_fw-la such_o who_o be_v delude_v in_o dream_n the_o vulgar_a whole_o omit_v the_o translation_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o word_n proper_o signify_v such_o who_o in_o their_o sleep_n be_v dream_v and_o thus_o joseph_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o dreamer_n and_o act_n 2.17_o it_o be_v say_v your_o old_a man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v dream_v dream_n import_v likewise_o thus_o to_o dream_v in_o sleep_n and_o these_o of_o who_o our_o apostle_n here_o speak_v may_v be_v term_v dreamer_n in_o sleep_n either_o 1._o in_o a_o proper_a or_o 2._o in_o a_o metaphorical_a sense_n if_o 1._o in_o a_o proper_a sense_n than_o these_o seducer_n be_v dreamer_n in_o their_o natural_a and_o bodily_a rest_n and_o sleep_v thus_o they_o mention_v acts._n 2.17_o dream_v dream_n in_o their_o natural_a sleep_n and_o thus_o gagneius_n vatablus_n salmeron_n understand_v this_o place_n as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v intend_v vatab._n redundat_fw-la effusior_fw-la libido_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la nocturnas_fw-la inter_fw-la dormiendum_fw-la pollutiones_fw-la vatab._n that_o these_o impure_a seducer_n do_v put_v forth_o and_o express_v their_o filthy_a lustfulnesse_n in_o their_o very_a dream_n when_o they_o be_v asleep_a thus_o likewise_o our_o own_o learned_a interpreter_n understand_v this_o dream_v in_o sleep_n as_o be_v plain_a by_o their_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o filthy_a dreamer_n as_o conceive_v that_o these_o seducer_n in_o their_o unclean_a dream_n have_v defile_v and_o pollute_v their_o 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account_v a_o great_a sin_n than_o adultery_n and_o by_o other_o to_o have_v even_o murder_v in_o it_o so_o to_o keep_v their_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n from_o those_o impure_a thought_n in_o the_o daytime_n which_o may_v otherwise_o make_v they_o filthy_a dreamer_n in_o the_o night_n and_o when_o they_o go_v to_o sleep_v to_o beseech_v god_n to_o keep_v the_o key_n of_o their_o fancy_n that_o so_o it_o may_v not_o run_v out_o into_o dream_v impure_o but_o second_o other_o and_z those_z the_o most_o better_o interpret_v this_o dream_v whereof_o judas_n speak_v metaphorical_o or_o in_o a_o borrow_a sense_n conceive_v that_o the_o apostle_n here_o in_o call_v these_o seducer_n dreamer_n in_o sleep_n do_v compare_v they_o to_o such_o and_o that_o 1._o in_o respect_n of_o sleep_v 2._o of_o dream_v in_o sleep_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o sleep_v septuag_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d septuag_n these_o seducer_n may_v be_v compare_v to_o dreamer_n in_o sleep_n they_o be_v spiritual_o drown_v overwhelm_v in_o a_o deep_a sound_a sleep_n of_o sin_n such_o a_o deep_a sleep_n as_o the_o prophet_n mention_n isa_n 29.10_o 29.10_o isa_n 29.10_o the_o lord_n have_v pour_v upon_o you_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o deep_a sleep_n a_o dead_a and_o midnight_n sleep_v 1_o thes_n 5.6_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o matth._n 25.5_o while_o the_o bridegroom_n tarry_v they_o all_o slumber_v and_o sleep_v etc._n etc._n this_o spiritual_a sleep_n in_o sin_n be_v threefold_a as_o divine_v observe_v 1._o that_o natural_a sleep_n whereby_o every_o one_o be_v overtake_v and_o be_v both_o unable_a and_o unwilling_a to_o move_v himself_o to_o the_o least_o supernatural_a good_a till_o god_n awake_v he_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o effectual_o say_v unto_o he_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a 2._o that_o slumber_n or_o the_o remain_v of_o that_o natural_a sleep_n in_o the_o godly_a continue_v in_o they_o even_o after_o they_o be_v awaken_v out_o of_o their_o dead_a sleep_n of_o nature_n they_o be_v hereby_o oft_o overtake_v with_o spiritual_a slumber_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n still_o abide_v in_o they_o this_o the_o spouse_n acknowledge_v cant._n 5.2_o i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v 3._o the_o three_o be_v a_o judicial_a and_o penal_a increase_n of_o that_o natural_a sleep_n and_o that_o deadness_n of_o heart_n by_o the_o custom_n and_o continuance_n in_o sin_n this_o be_v proper_o that_o forementioned_a deep_a sleep_n isa_n 29.10_o pour_v upon_o the_o impenitent_a jew_n and_o this_o last_o be_v that_o which_o be_v here_o attribute_v to_o these_o seducer_n and_o in_o two_o respect_n may_v such_o sinner_n be_v compare_v to_o man_n in_o a_o deep_a sleep_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o cause_n 2._o the_o effect_n of_o sleep_n 1_o the_o cause_n of_o sleep_n 1._o the_o sleep_n of_o the_o body_n come_v from_o obstruction_n and_o bind_v up_o of_o the_o sense_n by_o vapour_n which_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o stomach_n so_o the_o spiritual_a fume_n of_o worldly_a care_n and_o desire_n obstruct_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o soul_n 21.34_o luke_n 21.34_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o be_v oppress_v or_o overcharge_v with_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n prosperity_n be_v a_o vapour_n which_o if_o it_o overcome_v not_o yet_o weaken_v the_o brain_n as_o strong_a water_n do_v this_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o david_n and_o solomon_n and_o asa_n sleep_n 2._o sleep_n arise_v from_o weariness_n and_o want_n of_o spirit_n and_o there_o be_v a_o weariness_n cause_v spiritual_a sleep_n namely_o that_o which_o arise_v from_o too_o much_o expense_n of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o soul_n upon_o other_o matter_n impertinency_n that_o concern_v not_o its_o true_a happiness_n and_o welfare_n 3._o oft_o sleep_n come_v from_o want_n of_o exercise_n and_o when_o there_o be_v a_o cessation_n from_o spiritual_a exercise_n prayer_n hear_v sacrament_n meditation_n there_o follow_v a_o spiritual_a sleep_n these_o be_v the_o fuel_n of_o grace_n and_o he_o that_o will_v not_o exercise_v himself_o to_o godliness_n 7._o tim._n 4_o 7._o shall_v never_o keep_v himself_o long_o awake_a 4._o sleep_n may_v come_v from_o sleepy_a yawn_a and_o slothful_a company_n the_o company_n of_o spiritual_a sluggard_n cause_v spiritual_a sleep_n cold_a formal_a person_n cast_v a_o damp_n upon_o the_o heat_n of_o other_o ames_n spiritual_fw-la gelicidium_fw-la ames_n freeze_v company_n derive_v a_o spiritual_a icinesse_n into_o the_o soul_n of_o those_o who_o converse_v much_o with_o they_o 5._o some_o be_v make_v to_o sleep_v by_o sing_v and_o music_n and_o many_o by_o the_o flattery_n and_o sinful_a soothe_n of_o false_a doctrine_n of_o libertinism_n or_o arminianism_n etc._n etc._n and_o by_o the_o unfaithfulnesse_n of_o those_o who_o dare_v not_o reprove_v for_o but_o sooth_n in_o sin_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o spiritual_a sleep_n 2._o sinner_n may_v be_v compare_v to_o man_n in_o a_o deep_a sleep_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o sleep_n and_o that_o in_o respect_n 1_o of_o their_o want_n of_o shame_n and_o bashfulness_n in_o sin_n they_o who_o be_v asleep_a 8.12_o jer._n 8.12_o though_o their_o nakedness_n with_o noah_n be_v uncover_v yet_o they_o blush_v not_o these_o seducer_n proclaim_v their_o sin_n like_o sodom_n see_v before_o part_v 1._o concern_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o can_v not_o blush_v say_v the_o prophet_n a_o blush_a colour_n be_v not_o the_o colour_n of_o such_o mpudent_a one_o 2._o of_o their_o unarmednesse_n and_o liablenesse_n to_o danger_n in_o sleep_n the_o pretious_a thing_n man_n carry_v about_o they_o may_v be_v take_v away_o without_o resistance_n they_o suffer_v that_o to_o be_v loose_a which_o they_o hold_v fast_o before_o be_v it_o never_o so_o rich_a a_o jewel_n sisera_n be_v slay_v in_o his_o sleep_n and_o ishbosheth_n upon_o his_o bed_n and_o
every_o word_n but_o the_o wise_a man_n as_o he_o ponder_v his_o own_o word_n before_o he_o utter_v they_o so_o the_o word_n of_o another_o before_o he_o credit_n they_o let_v not_o thy_o heart_n persuade_v thou_o of_o thy_o good_a condition_n by_o lay_v before_o thou_o common_a mark_n which_o may_v agree_v even_o with_o hypocrite_n as_o external_a profession_n a_o orthodox_n judgement_n oppose_v of_o error_n or_o plead_v for_o the_o truth_n attend_v upon_o ordinance_n freedom_n from_o scandalous_a sin_n some_o sweet_a and_o sudden_a motion_n of_o heart_n in_o holy_a duty_n but_o ever_o build_v upon_o such_o mark_n as_o will_v necessary_o infer_v sincerity_n and_o a_o principle_n of_o save_a grace_n in_o the_o heart_n such_o as_o have_v some_o singular_a excellency_n in_o they_o which_o a_o hypocrite_n can_v reach_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o christ_n speak_v something_o more_o than_o other_o ordinary_o attain_v thing_n which_o always_o accompany_v salvation_n heb._n 6.9_o 3_o possess_v thy_o heart_n with_o a_o apprehension_n of_o god_n presence_n set_a thyself_o as_o in_o his_o eye_n consider_v though_o thou_o may_v baffle_v thy_o conscience_n yet_o not_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n omnisciency_n never_o think_v thou_o be_v out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o his_o hand_n or_o the_o view_n of_o his_o eye_n 44.17.21_o psal_n 44.17.21_o tell_v thy_o conscience_n as_o the_o church_n speak_v there_o be_v no_o deal_n false_o for_o shall_v not_o god_n search_v it_o out_o who_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n will_v not_o a_o malefactor_n speak_v true_o at_o the_o bar_n do_v he_o know_v the_o judge_n have_v window_n into_o his_o breast_n 116._o vitia_n nostra_fw-la quia_fw-la amamus_fw-la defendimus_fw-la &_o malâ—mus_fw-la excusare_fw-la illa_fw-la quam_fw-la excutere_fw-la sen._n ep._n 116._o 4._o look_v not_o upon_o thyself_o through_o the_o spectacle_n of_o self-love_n a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o love_n with_o any_o thing_n think_v the_o blemish_n and_o 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true_a humiliation_n and_o denial_n of_o ourselves_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o self-flattery_n and_o heart_n delusion_n gold_n must_v be_v melt_v and_o dissolve_v before_o it_o can_v be_v defecate_v and_o rid_v of_o the_o dross_n body_n full_a of_o vicious_a humour_n must_v be_v empty_v by_o purgation_n before_o they_o can_v come_v to_o a_o healthful_a state_n crooked_a thing_n can_v be_v make_v straight_o without_o the_o wring_n and_o bow_v of_o they_o by_o the_o hand_n the_o great_a our_o humiliation_n the_o great_a our_o integrity_n 4._o 4._o observe_v 4._o it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o spiritual_a sleep_v in_o sin_n for_o which_o purpose_n 1_o make_v much_o of_o a_o stir_a ministry_n love_n that_o preach_v most_o which_o be_v most_o exciting_a the_o word_n preach_v be_v both_o light_n and_o noise_n both_o which_o disquiet_a sleeper_n a_o still_o easy_a minister_n make_v a_o sleepy_a drowsy_a people_n minister_n must_v stir_v those_o who_o sleep_n in_o sin_n 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perfect_a in_o holiness_n and_o that_o holiness_n will_v show_v itself_o in_o duty_n and_o obedience_n how_o unlike_a to_o ten_o thousand_o of_o saint_n be_v they_o who_o think_v they_o be_v too_o good_a to_o honour_n christ_n when_o they_o be_v in_o outward_a glory_n and_o dignity_n when_o they_o be_v in_o their_o rag_n low_a and_o afflict_a they_o will_v then_o stoop_v to_o do_v something_o for_o christ_n but_o when_o in_o their_o best_a apparel_n set_v up_o advance_v to_o any_o pitch_n of_o worldly_a eminency_n they_o then_o think_v they_o shall_v spoil_v their_o clothes_n and_o disgrace_v their_o dignity_n by_o attend_v upon_o christ_n do_v saint_n and_o angel_n wait_v upon_o he_o in_o their_o glory_n and_o shall_v worm_n upon_o the_o dunghill_n think_v it_o much_o to_o serve_v he_o do_v he_o our_o lord_n empty_a himself_o of_o glory_n to_o save_v yea_o serve_v we_o and_o shall_v not_o we_o his_o servant_n serve_v he_o when_o fill_v with_o glory_n of_o this_o more_o pag._n 457._o part._n 1._o thus_o far_o of_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o description_n of_o the_o judgement_n viz._n the_o come_n of_o the_o judg._n the_o second_o follow_v the_o carriage_n of_o the_o judge_n in_o judgement_n ver_fw-la 15._o and_o in_o that_o 1._o his_o carriage_n towards_o all_o 2._o particular_o towards_o the_o wicked_a 1._o towards_o all_o in_o these_o word_n to_o execute_v judgement_n upon_o all_o for_o this_o first_o two_o thing_n here_o require_v explication_n 1._o what_o the_o apostle_n here_o intend_v by_o execution_n of_o judgement_n how_o judgement_n be_v here_o to_o be_v take_v and_o wherein_o the_o execution_n of_o judgement_n at_o the_o last_o day_n do_v consist_v i_o have_v speak_v at_o large_a before_o pag._n 511_o 512_o 513._o part_v 1_o 2._o how_o it_o be_v say_v that_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v execute_v judgement_n upon_o all_o or_o concern_v the_o universality_n of_o this_o judgement_n i_o have_v likewise_o speak_v before_o pag._n 532._o only_o as_o to_o 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they_o may_v gratify_v their_o genius_n to_o the_o utmost_a and_o this_o exposition_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d most_o apt_o agree_v also_o to_o that_o first_o interpretation_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viz._n such_o who_o will_v be_v boundless_a and_o keep_v within_o no_o limit_n or_o compassâ—â—_n but_o like_o a_o company_n of_o beast_n shut_v up_o in_o a_o field_n who_o see_v better_a pasture_n in_o that_o on_o the_o other_o side_n of_o the_o hedge_n and_o desirous_a also_o of_o more_o scope_n break_v the_o fence_n and_o leap_v over_o the_o bar_n that_o they_o may_v both_o run_v and_o raven_n the_o more_o i_o think_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o more_o i_o incline_v to_o think_v the_o apostle_n intend_v thereby_o to_o represent_v they_o boundless_a extravagant_a libertine_n of_o this_o their_o sensuality_n i_o have_v before_o speak_v atla_fw-mi rge_n on_o verse_n 10._o and_o 12._o 2._o the_o apostle_n represent_v they_o not_o have_v the_o spirit_n the_o word_n spirit_n not_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o many_o acceptation_n of_o the_o word_n when_o attribute_v to_o creature_n to_o angel_n the_o soul_n etc._n etc._n when_o attribute_v to_o god_n be_v take_v either_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d essential_o and_o so_o god_n be_v call_v a_o spirit_n a_o spiritual_a essence_n joh._n 4.24_o and_o the_o divine_a nature_n of_o christ_n be_v set_v forth_o by_o the_o word_n spirit_n 1_o tim._n 3.16_o 1_o pet._n 3.18_o heb._n 9.14_o or_o 2._o hypostaticῶ_n personal_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o note_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o bless_a trinity_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v take_v either_o 1._o proper_o for_o the_o three_o person_n matth._n 28.19_o joh._n 1.32_o and_o 14.26_o eph._n 1.13_o 1_o thes_n 1.6_o etc._n etc._n or_o 2._o improper_o and_o metonymical_o for_o the_o effect_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a in_o which_o respect_n some_o be_v say_v to_o be_v anoint_v with_o the_o spirit_n to_o have_v the_o spirit_n on_o and_o in_o they_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 1.4_o 2_o cor._n 6.6_o gal._n 3.2_o gal._n 5.17_o 8.1.9_o luc._n 2.25_o 4_o 18._o act._n 2.17_o 18._o tit._n 3.6_o act._n 8.16_o 10.44_o luc._n 1.41_o act._n 4.8.31.6.3.5.7.55.13.9.52_o rom._n 8.1.9_o and_o in_o this_o respect_n these_o seducer_n be_v say_v not_o to_o have_v the_o spirit_n viz._n the_o save_n work_a gift_n grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o teach_v act_n and_o rule_v they_o to_o sanctify_v and_o purify_v they_o etc._n etc._n which_o they_o want_v it_o be_v no_o wonder_n that_o they_o be_v sensual_a and_o give_v over_o to_o the_o sinful_a prosecution_n of_o all_o carnal_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n not_o have_v the_o spirit_n they_o can_v not_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.21_o not_o have_v the_o spirit_n to_o lust_n in_o they_o against_o the_o flesh_n they_o must_v needs_o be_v carry_v away_o wiâ—â—_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o act_v they_o without_o contradiction_n for_o the_o second_o the_o apostle_n seem_v to_o add_v this_o their_o sensuality_n and_o want_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o their_o separate_a themselves_o not_o only_o to_o show_v that_o sensuality_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o separation_n and_o the_o want_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o cause_n of_o both_o but_o as_o if_o he_o intend_v direct_o to_o thwart_v and_o cross_v they_o in_o their_o pretence_n of_o have_v a_o high_a and_o a_o extraordinary_a measure_n of_o spiritualnesse_n above_o other_o by_o their_o divide_v themselves_o from_o other_o who_o as_o these_o seducer_n may_v pretend_v be_v in_o so_o low_a a_o form_n of_o christianity_n and_o have_v so_o little_a spiritualnesse_n that_o they_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o keep_v they_o company_n whereas_o judas_n tell_v these_o christian_n that_o these_o seducer_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v more_o spiritual_a than_o other_o that_o they_o be_v mere_a sensualist_n and_o have_v nothing_o in_o they_o of_o the_o spirit_n at_o all_o for_o by_o their_o boundless_a separation_n and_o sensuality_n they_o show_v that_o 1._o they_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n discern_v and_o illumination_n to_o discover_v to_o they_o the_o beauty_n of_o that_o holiness_n and_o truth_n which_o be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o they_o hate_v and_o forsake_v and_o to_o guide_v and_o lead_v they_o to_o that_o happiness_n which_o they_o shall_v look_v after_o for_o themselves_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o truth_n of_o knowledge_n 14.17.15.26_o joh._n 14.17.15.26_o of_o judgement_n isa_n 11.2_o isa_n 26.8_o the_o spirit_n guide_v into_o all_o truth_n and_o be_v a_o voice_n which_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n whereas_o these_o seducer_n be_v lead_v by_o a_o fooles-fire_n into_o the_o bog_n and_o precipice_n of_o delusion_n and_o damnation_n by_o a_o lie_a spirit_n a_o spirit_n of_o error_n 1_o joh._n 4.16_o 2._o they_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o renovation_n to_o change_v their_o nature_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n to_o mortify_v their_o lust_n 1.4_o rom._n 1.4_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v a_o holy_a spirit_n a_o spirit_n of_o grace_n zech._n 12.10_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 8.13_o whereas_o these_o impure_a monster_n wallow_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o sensuality_n and_o uncleanness_n and_o show_v that_o they_o be_v act_v by_o a_o unclean_a impure_a spirit_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o the_o flesh_n 3._o 6.1_o rom._n 15.30_o gal._n 6.1_o they_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n love_n â—â—â—ce_n these_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.7_o the_o spirit_n make_v we_o enjoy_v peace_n in_o ourselves_o and_o study_v peace_n with_o other_o whereas_o these_o boutifeus_n and_o incendiary_n make_v rent_n and_o schism_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n by_o their_o division_n they_o show_v themselves_o carnal_a 4._o 3.17_o 2_o cor._n 3.17_o they_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o liberty_n and_o activity_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n they_o be_v without_o any_o quicken_n of_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v any_o good_a work_n nor_o enliven_v in_o any_o way_n of_o holiness_n but_o slave_n and_o prisoner_n even_o in_o arctâ_fw-la custodiâ_fw-la to_o satan_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n the_o servant_n of_o corruption_n though_o they_o boast_v of_o liberty_n observation_n 1._o obs_n 1._o 1._o common_o sensuality_n lie_v at_o the_o bottom_n of_o sinful_a separation_n and_o make_n of_o sect_n separate_a themselves_o sensual_a etc._n etc._n it_o be_v oft_o see_v that_o they_o who_o divide_v themselves_o from_o the_o faithful_a either_o in_o opinion_n or_o practice_n aim_v at_o looseness_n and_o libertinism_n such_o be_v the_o nicolaitan_n and_o the_o disciple_n of_o jezabel_n apoc._n 2.6.20_o who_o seduce_v the_o people_n of_o god_n to_o commit_v fornication_n heretic_n be_v seldom_o without_o their_o harlot_n simon_n magus_n have_v his_o helena_n montanus_n his_o maximilla_n donatus_n his_o lucilia_n priscillian_n his_o galla_n pope_n sergius_n his_o marozia_n gregory_n the_o seven_o his_o matildis_n alexander_n the_o six_o his_o lucretia_n leo_fw-la the_o ten_o his_o magdalena_n paul_n the_o three_o his_o constantia_n rome_n which_o condemn_v all_o the_o church_n in_o the_o world_n tolerate_v stew_n and_o set_v a_o easy_a rate_n upon_o all_o the_o impure_a practice_n of_o luxury_n natural_a and_o unnatural_a anab._n non_fw-fr est_fw-fr adulterium_fw-la apud_fw-la nos_fw-la cum_fw-la enim_fw-la unum_fw-la eundemqspiritum_fw-la habeamus_fw-la unum_fw-la corpus_fw-la sumus_fw-la gastius_n de_fw-fr exord_n anab._n the_o anabaptist_n allow_v plurality_n of_o wife_n and_o some_o of_o they_o have_v say_v that_o none_o of_o their_o sect_n can_v commit_v adultery_n with_o another_o wife_n according_a to_o the_o etc._n the_o ad_fw-la alterum_fw-la part_n 1._o p._n 615.616_o etc._n etc._n etymology_n of_o adulterium_fw-la for_o all_o of_o their_o sect_n say_v they_o be_v so_o knit_v the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o that_o they_o be_v all_o one_o body_n john_n of_o leiden_fw-mi have_v 13._o wife_n and_o give_v a_o liberty_n to_o every_o one_o to_o marry_v as_o many_o as_o they_o please_v it_o be_v report_v that_o after_o the_o take_n of_o munster_n there_o be_v not_o find_v a_o maid_n of_o 14._o year_n that_o have_v not_o be_v vitiated_a by_o his_o follower_n of_o this_o before_o 2._o it_o be_v possible_a for_o those_o who_o be_v sensual_a and_o without_o 130._o obs_n 2._o part_n 1._o pag._n 309._o part_n 2._o p._n 130._o the_o spirit_n to_o boast_v of_o spiritualnesse_n of_o this_o before_o 3._o sanctity_n and_o sensuality_n can_v agree_v together_o if_o a_o man_n be_v sensual_a he_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n if_o he_o have_v the_o spirit_n he_o will_v not_o be_v sensual_a sow_v to_o the_o spirit_n 3._o obs_n 3._o and_o to_o
author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o blessing_n and_o so_o upon_o the_o receive_n thereof_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n to_o god_n 2._o that_o it_o may_v appear_v we_o understand_v our_o own_o desire_n and_o have_v sense_n of_o the_o thing_n we_o want_v 3._o that_o other_o may_v mutual_o join_v with_o we_o in_o prayer_n 4._o that_o our_o affection_n may_v be_v the_o more_o enlarge_v for_o as_o desire_n help_v we_o to_o word_n so_o word_n inflame_v our_o desire_n 5._o to_o prevent_v distraction_n and_o interruption_n in_o our_o thought_n 3._o 4.10_o psal_n 38.9_o mat._n 4.10_o prayer_n be_v make_v to_o god_n only_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a point_n of_o divine_a service_n 1._o god_n only_o be_v religious_o to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v 2._o god_n only_o know_v whether_o we_o pray_v or_o no_o 23.23_o jer._n 23.23_o i._n e._n from_o the_o heart_n 3._o god_n only_o be_v every_o where_o present_a to_o hear_v the_o suit_n of_o all_o 4._o god_n only_o be_v almighty_a and_o able_a to_o grant_v whatsoever_o we_o ask_v 4._o in_o prayer_n as_o the_o desire_n must_v be_v make_v know_v to_o god_n so_o after_o a_o due_a manner_n but_o of_o that_o in_o the_o next_o part_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o manner_n of_o perform_v this_o duty_n be_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v in_o scripture_n sometime_o mention_v make_v of_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n as_o 1_o cor._n 14.15_o i_o will_v pray_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o the_o spirit_n or_o in_o the_o spirit_n i._n e._n say_v some_o may_v understanding_n and_o my_o heart_n or_o soul_n so_o as_o i_o may_v both_o understand_v and_o also_o be_v affect_v with_o what_o i_o pray_v and_o eph._n 6.18_o the_o apostle_n enjoin_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n which_o may_v be_v understand_v either_o of_o god_n spirit_n or_o man_n but_o in_o this_o place_n particular_a and_o express_a mention_n be_v make_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v whereby_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o assistance_n motion_n inspiration_n strength_n help_n and_o guide_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o as_o this_o sense_n agree_v with_o the_o preposition_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o translate_v in_o which_o be_v in_o scripture_n oft_o of_o the_o same_o signification_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o as_o matth._n 5.34_o 35._o swear_v etc._n etc._n neither_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o heaven_n nor_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o earth_n nor_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o head_n and_o 2_o cor._n 6.6_o 7._o it_o be_v eight_o time_n thus_o take_v so_o be_v it_o most_o suitable_a to_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v mention_v with_o prayer_n as_o zec._n 12.13_o where_o be_v promise_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n as_o give_v bestow_v and_o work_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o prayer_n as_o 2_o cor._n 4.13_o we_o read_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n i.e._n the_o spirit_n work_v faith_n and_o rom_n 8.15_o we_o read_v of_o the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o which_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n jam._n 5.16_o we_o find_v mention_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o proper_o signify_v a_o prayer_n wrought_v in_o we_o and_o excite_v and_o so_o import_v the_o efficacy_n and_o influence_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o enable_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 8.26_o most_o full_o express_v this_o truth_n 1._o affirmative_o the_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o 2._o negative_o say_v we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v whence_o it_o be_v clear_a not_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v true_o and_o proper_o pray_v for_o we_o as_o our_o high_a priest_n and_o mediator_n or_o as_o one_o of_o we_o for_o another_o the_o attribute_v of_o the_o office_n of_o mediator_n to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v one_o of_o arius_n his_o heresy_n for_o then_o shall_v there_o be_v more_o than_o one_o mediator_n 1_o tim._n 2.5_o and_o god_n shall_v request_v to_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v god_n but_o not_o man_n also_o as_o be_v christ_n but_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o pray_v quicken_v and_o put_v life_n into_o our_o dead_a and_o dull_a spirit_n yea_o and_o infuse_v into_o we_o such_o desire_n sigh_n and_o groan_n and_o sugge_v unto_o we_o such_o word_n as_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n which_o for_o their_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n for_o their_o vehemency_n and_o ardency_n for_o their_o power_n and_o efficcacy_n be_v unutterable_a they_o pierce_v through_o the_o heaven_n and_o enter_v un_fw-we to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o there_o make_v a_o loud_a cry_n in_o the_o ear_n of_o god_n more_o particular_o from_o these_o expression_n of_o both_o these_o apostle_n paul_n &_o judas_n we_o may_v consider_v wherein_o this_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o this_o pray_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n stand_v and_o consist_v and_o that_o be_v 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n 2._o of_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o prayer_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o prayer_n we_o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o he_o instruct_v and_o teach_v we_o to_o ask_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 5.14_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 8.27_o 1_o job_n 5.14_o lawful_a and_o good_a thing_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n stir_v we_o not_o up_o to_o desire_v what_o his_o word_n forbid_v we_o to_o desire_v we_o know_v not_o what_o be_v good_a for_o ourselves_o and_o god_n have_v oft_o hear_v we_o by_o deny_v we_o though_o when_o we_o ask_v bread_n our_o father_n he_o give_v we_o not_o a_o stone_n yet_o when_o we_o ask_v a_o stone_n god_n have_v oft_o give_v we_o bread_n the_o thing_n ask_v if_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v warrantable_a the_o spirit_n put_v we_o upon_o ask_v especial_o spiritual_a blessing_n as_o our_o lust_n upon_o crave_v thing_n which_o be_v their_o fuel_n the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n desire_v not_o its_o own_o poison_n 2._o we_o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o pray_n and_o that_o 1._o as_o it_o enable_v we_o to_o pray_v sincere_o and_o hearty_o god_n spirit_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o whensoever_o we_o pray_v in_o his_o spirit_n we_o pray_v likewise_o in_o our_o own_o and_o his_o stir_n up_o we_o to_o pray_v the_o prayer_n of_o a_o saint_n go_v not_o out_o of_o feign_a lip_n the_o spirit_n lift_v up_o the_o hand_n and_o the_o heart_n together_o psal_n 25.1.86.4_o lam._n 3.41_o 2._o as_o it_o enable_v we_o to_o pray_v with_o fervency_n the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o they_o be_v regular_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o object_n so_o vehement_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o its_o groan_n be_v such_o as_o can_v be_v utter_v the_o symbol_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v fiery_a tongue_n 2.2.3_o 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to_o heaven_n as_o the_o spirit_n wrought_v vehement_o in_o those_o holy_a man_n who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o man_n so_o it_o work_v fervent_o in_o those_o who_o be_v to_o speak_v in_o prayer_n to_o god_n david_n mention_n the_o set_v forth_o of_o his_o prayer_n as_o incense_v and_o incense_v burn_v before_o it_o ascend_v there_o must_v be_v fire_v affection_n before_o out_o prayer_n will_v go_v up_o the_o tribe_n act_n 26.27_o be_v say_v to_o serve_v god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v a_o stretch_n forth_o themselves_o with_o
libertas_n est_fw-la potestas_fw-la agendi_fw-la ut_fw-la velis_fw-la quâ_fw-la datur_fw-la extra_fw-la alios_fw-la esse_fw-la aliis_fw-la obstrictum_fw-la non_fw-la esse_fw-la sed_fw-la liberum_fw-la svi_fw-la juris_fw-la supereminere_fw-la praecellere_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qâ—asi_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n signify_v authority_n and_o power_n it_o proper_o import_v a_o liberty_n to_o do_v as_o one_o list_n by_o it_o in_o this_o place_n judas_n i_o conceive_v intend_v that_o supreme_a sovereignty_n and_o authority_n which_o christ_n have_v over_o all_o thing_n in_o govern_v and_o command_v they_o he_o be_v a_o absolute_a lord_n of_o this_o i_o have_v large_o discourse_v part_v 1._o pag._n 344_o 345._o etc._n etc._n on_o those_o word_n the_o only_a lord_n 2._o all_o these_o be_v amplify_v from_o their_o duration_n now_o and_o ever_o gr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d now_o that_o be_v in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o all_o the_o age_n of_o the_o world_n the_o original_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v proper_o signify_v that_o which_o be_v for_o ever_o and_o because_o a_o age_n be_v the_o usual_a and_o long_a distinction_n of_o time_n this_o same_o word_n be_v put_v for_o age_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o end_n of_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o plural_a number_n age_n or_o all_o age_n be_v use_v to_o set_v out_o the_o everlastingness_n of_o it_o and_o this_o eternity_n proper_o take_v be_v proper_a to_o god_n for_o though_o other_o thing_n be_v say_v sometime_o to_o be_v for_o ever_o and_o may_v have_v sempiternity_n or_o everlastingness_n which_o look_v forward_o to_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v yet_o they_o have_v not_o eternity_n which_o look_v backward_o and_o forward_o and_o can_v as_o here_o the_o property_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v without_o beginning_n and_o end_v beside_o the_o very_a continuance_n of_o every_o creature_n be_v alterable_a and_o dependent_a all_o the_o glory_n majesty_n power_n 11.36_o act_n 17.28_o rom._n 11.36_o dominion_n of_o the_o creature_n be_v as_o the_o flower_n of_o the_o field_n fade_a indeed_o every_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n like_o flower_n the_o sweet_a they_o be_v the_o short_a live_v they_o be_v and_o the_o soon_o wither_a the_o more_o beautiful_a as_o they_o say_v of_o glass_n the_o more_o brittle_a 3._o last_o in_o this_o divine_a doxology_n 6._o amen_o signaculum_fw-la orationis_fw-la dominicae_fw-la high_a in_o mat._n 6._o be_v considerable_a after_o what_o manner_n or_o with_o what_o affection_n this_o praise_n be_v give_v this_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o word_n amen_o which_o import_v a_o confirmation_n of_o all_o that_o be_v say_v before_o as_o be_v clear_a from_o 1_o king_n 1.36_o the_o greek_a translator_n turn_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v it_o do_v and_o the_o root_n from_o whence_o the_o word_n come_v signify_v as_o much_o but_o it_o be_v hold_v fit_a by_o the_o primitive_a church_n 64._o non_fw-fr est_fw-fr interpretatum_fw-la non_fw-la ut_fw-la esset_fw-la negatum_fw-la sed_fw-la ne_fw-la vilesceres_fw-la nudatum_fw-la aug._n trac_n in_o joh._n 41._o judai_n non_fw-la solum_fw-la ad_fw-la omnes_fw-la preces_fw-la sed_fw-la ad_fw-la omnes_fw-la conciones_fw-la &_o expositiones_fw-la allegoricas_n dicere_fw-la debent_fw-la amen_o ut_fw-la per_fw-la hoc_fw-la significent_fw-la quod_fw-la credant_fw-la id_fw-la omne_fw-la quod_fw-la rabbini_n lâ—quuntur_fw-la buxtorf_n de_fw-fr synagog_n judaic_n c._n 1._o p._n 64._o for_o the_o great_a dignity_n of_o the_o word_n say_v augustin_n not_o to_o translate_v it_o some_o have_v note_v that_o it_o can_v be_v translate_v without_o lose_v much_o of_o its_o weight_n for_o when_o it_o be_v add_v to_o a_o speech_n it_o be_v 1._o a_o note_n of_o assent_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o use_v only_o by_o the_o jew_n at_o prayer_n but_o at_o the_o sermon_n and_o exposition_n deliver_v by_o the_o rabbin_n to_o testify_v that_o the_o people_n assent_v and_o agree_v to_o all_o that_o they_o teach_v hence_o amen_o may_v not_o unfit_o be_v call_v as_o it_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o audible_a subscription_n thus_o the_o apostle_n 14.16_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 14.16_o direct_v the_o christian_n to_o speak_v in_o a_o know_a tongue_n that_o the_o unlearned_a understanding_n what_o he_o hear_v may_v give_v his_o assent_n to_o it_o by_o say_v amen_n 2._o it_o import_v earnest_a desire_n hence_o 28.6_o hence_o jer._n 28.6_o jeremiah_n say_v amen_o to_o the_o though_o false_a prophesy_v of_o hananiah_n concern_v the_o return_n of_o the_o captive_n to_o their_o land_n to_o show_v how_o earnest_o he_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o 3._o steadfast_a faith_n or_o a_o trust_n that_o the_o thing_n to_o which_o we_o say_v amen_o shall_v so_o be_v as_o be_v speak_v either_o when_o petition_v by_o we_o or_o promise_v by_o god_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o christ_n have_v make_v a_o promise_n of_o his_o second_o come_v the_o church_n say_v amen_n rev._n 22.20_o have_v thus_o brief_o explain_v this_o conclude_a doxology_n i_o may_v draw_v from_o its_o several_a part_n very_o many_o large_a and_o fruitful_a observation_n but_o because_o i_o have_v note_v many_o of_o they_o in_o the_o forename_a place_n where_o i_o have_v meet_v with_o the_o same_o subject_n contain_v in_o these_o verse_n as_o also_o because_o i_o only_o intend_v a_o touch_n upon_o this_o doxology_n i_o shall_v conclude_v with_o these_o general_a note_n 1._o 1._o obs_n 1._o praise_v of_o god_n be_v a_o work_n very_o suitable_a to_o saint_n 2._o after_o all_o exhortation_n for_o the_o obtain_v any_o good_a 2._o obs_n 2._o god_n must_v be_v acknowledge_v the_o author_n of_o that_o good_a 3._o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o praise_n god_n for_o future_a blessing_n 3._o obs_n 3._o for_o what_o we_o have_v in_o hope_n as_o well_o as_o for_o what_o we_o have_v in_o hand_n 4._o spiritual_a blessing_n principal_o deserve_v our_o praise_n 4._o obs_n 4._o 5._o in_o our_o address_n to_o god_n 5._o obs_n 5._o we_o shall_v have_v such_o apprehension_n and_o use_v such_o expression_n concern_v he_o as_o may_v most_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n 6._o our_o speech_n concern_v christ_n must_v be_v with_o high_a honour_n and_o reverence_n 6._o obs_n 6._o 7._o praise_n shall_v conclude_v that_o work_n which_o prayer_n begin_v 7._o obs_n 7._o 8._o the_o conclude_a thanksgiving_n which_o be_v affix_v to_o writing_n be_v only_o to_o be_v give_v to_o god_n rom._n 16.27_o pet._n obs_n 8._o clausâ—la_n doxologicae_fw-la deo_fw-la propriae_fw-la estius_fw-la in_o 2_o pet._n 2_o tim._n 4.18_o heb._n 13.21_o etc._n etc._n i_o have_v ever_o with_o the_o deep_a abhorrency_n of_o my_o soul_n look_v upon_o the_o end_n of_o many_o popish_a book_n especial_o of_o those_o make_v by_o jesuit_n who_o share_n their_o conclude_a praise_n between_o god_n and_o saint_n thus_o tannerus_n conclude_v his_o first_o tome_n of_o school-divinity_n pineda_n his_o comment_n on_o ecclesiastes_n with_o return_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n and_o the_o virgin_n fin_n quos_fw-la mihi_fw-la ad_fw-la hoc_fw-la opus_fw-la patronos_fw-la &_o tutelares_fw-la advocavi_fw-la pag._n 1659._o virgini_fw-la dei_fw-la genetrici_fw-la mariae_fw-la &_o divini_fw-la numinis_fw-la conciliatrici_fw-la baron_fw-fr ad_fw-la fin_n tom._n 1._o annal._n tua_fw-la open_a et_fw-la intertersessione_n da_fw-mi ut_fw-la quod_fw-la hic_fw-la exterius_fw-la scripsi_fw-la interius_fw-la spiritus_fw-la sanctus_fw-la suggeraâ—_n cornel._n à _fw-la lapide_fw-la in_o heb._n 13._o add_v fin_n sanctius_n end_v he_o on_o the_o king_n and_o chronicle_n with_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n to_o god_n the_o virgin_n mary_n ignatius_n and_o francis_n xaverius_n all_o which_o say_v he_o blasphemons_o i_o have_v call_v upon_o as_o my_o patron_n and_o defender_n in_o the_o perform_v this_o work_n thus_o baronius_n end_v the_o first_o tome_n of_o his_o annal_n with_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n thereof_o to_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o use_v his_o own_o word_n to_o the_o most_o holy_a virgin_n mary_n the_o mother_n of_o god_n and_o our_o reconciler_n but_o cornelius_n à _fw-la lapide_fw-la exceed_v all_o in_o blasphemy_n and_o idolatry_n who_o divide_v all_o the_o praise_n between_o saint_n paul_n and_o the_o virgin_n mary_n at_o the_o end_n of_o his_o comment_n on_o paul_n epistle_n he_o tell_v paul_n that_o by_o his_o strength_n and_o intercession_n he_o have_v perform_v that_o work_n and_o he_o desire_v he_o to_o grant_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v make_v his_o writing_n beneficial_a to_o other_o yet_o he_o tell_v the_o virgin_n mary_n that_o he_o owe_v himself_o ibid._n cui_fw-la i_o meaque_fw-la omuia_fw-la debeo_fw-la utpote_fw-la quae_fw-la i_o in_fw-la hoc_fw-la opere_fw-la direxit_fw-la invit_fw-la instruxit_fw-la â—ssâ—itque_fw-la ut_fw-la tarda_fw-la &_o impolita_fw-la mens_fw-la &_o manus_fw-la mea_fw-la fiereut_fw-fr calamus_fw-la scribae_fw-la velociter_fw-la scribentis_fw-la id_fw-la ibid._n and_o all_o his_o work_n to_o she_o and_o that_o she_o have_v make_v his_o dull_a mind_n and_o hand_n as_o the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n pag._n 1035_o 1036._o for_o myself_o all_o of_o good_a that_o i_o have_v can_v do_v or_o have_v in_o this_o or_o any_o other_o service_n ever_o do_v i_o humble_o desire_n may_v be_v return_v only_o to_o the_o honour_n and_o praise_n of_o my_o most_o dear_a and_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o grace_n be_v the_o principle_n of_o all_o that_o be_v right_o do_v in_o this_o performance_n who_o spirit_n be_v my_o guide_n in_o do_v it_o who_o word_n be_v my_o rule_n who_o glory_n be_v my_o end_n who_o merit_n can_v alone_o procure_v acceptance_n for_o i_o and_o all_o my_o service_n and_o the_o everlasting_a enjoyment_n of_o who_o presence_n be_v my_o soul_n desire_v and_o longing_n amen_n finis_fw-la errata_fw-la page_n 5_o line_n 8_o deal_v despise_v pag_n 5_o l_o 35_o read_v evil_a of_o pag_n 7_o l_o 22_o r_o it_o p_o 8_o r_o high_o p_o 24_o l_o 9_o r_o sinner_n pag_n 44_o mark_fw-mi r_o isag_n p_o 53_o l_o 12_o r_o make_v p_o 73_o l_o 13_o r_o in_o that_o p_o 80_o l_o 20_o r_o full_a of_o p_o 102_o mark_fw-mi r_o detractatores_fw-la p_o 112_o l_o 22_o r_o moderator_n p_o 200_o l_o 22_o r_o prosecution_n p_o 205_o mark_fw-mi r_o finis_fw-la p_o 253_o l_o 21_o r_o ever_o p_o 257_o l_o 3_o r_o curam_fw-la p_o 288_o mark_fw-mi r_o adipibus_fw-la p_o 300_o l_o 17_o r_o cocumenius_n p_o 335_o l_o 152_o defect_n p_o 381_o mark_fw-mi del_fw-it 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p_o 512_o l_o 13_o r_o peaceable_a p_o 544_o l_o 25_o 26_o deal_n so_o much_o p_o 560_o mark_fw-mi r_o lucifugae_fw-la p_o 583_o mark_fw-mi r_o hieron_n p_o 612_o mark_fw-mi r_o aliquo_fw-la p_o 637_o l_o 32_o r_o as_o they_o look_v p_o 672_o l_o 27_o r_o see_v p_o 678_o mark_fw-mi r_o silentiam_fw-la appetitus_fw-la p_o 644_o l_o 28_o r_o by_o propound_v