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A10825 The crovvne of life Containing the combate betwixt the flesh and the spirit, with meditations and prayers in time of afflictions, directing to liue christianly, and die blessedly. Also a comfortable and heauenly dialogue betweene Christ and the soule. Written to comfort the afflicted consciences of all those that groane vnder the burthen of their sinnes. Robertson, Bartholomew, fl. 1620. 1618 (1618) STC 21097; ESTC S103183 116,851 548

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soul_n therewith_o confirm_v my_o faith_n that_o i_o may_v cleave_v unto_o thou_o always_o and_o abhor_v and_o detest_v infidelity_n and_o atheism_n serve_v thou_o zealous_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o whatsoever_o calling_n or_o condition_n of_o life_n i_o shall_v live_v yea_o my_o god_n see_v through_o baptism_n i_o be_o dead_a unto_o sin_n and_o bear_v again_o 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o grant_v i_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n that_o my_o conversion_n and_o give_v my_o member_n as_o weapon_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o god_n may_v bear_v record_n before_o thou_o and_o man_n that_o i_o have_v receive_v that_o sacrament_n to_o my_o weal_n and_o salvation_n conduct_v i_o safe_o through_o this_o wearisome_a valley_n of_o misery_n never_o leave_v i_o until_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o to_o thy_o father_n kingdom_n which_o be_v those_o riches_n and_o treasure_n thou_o have_v promise_v i_o in_o my_o baptism_n and_o thereof_o assure_v i_o and_o seal_v up_o the_o same_o in_o my_o heart_n by_o thy_o spirit_n give_v unto_o i_o grant_v i_o gracious_a father_n forgiveness_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o so_o i_o may_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o die_v thy_o faithful_a servant_n amen_n flesh._n show_v i_o the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o a_o christian_a life_n be_v maintain_v the_o three_o point_n the_o lord_n supper_n spirit_n three_o dear_a soul_n repair_v diligent_o and_o of_o ten_o to_o the_o lord_n s●pper_n for_o that_o be_v the_o table_n the_o lord_n have_v prepare_v for_o his_o regenerate_a child_n that_o be_v the_o food_n wherewith_o he_o strengthen_v and_o refr●sheth_v his_o new_a purge_v
th●e_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o these_o to_o thy_o use_n octob._n 16._o 1617._o the_o table_n and_o order_n of_o of_o the_o special_a head_n and_o doctrine_n with_o the_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n contain_v in_o the_o crown_n of_o life_n chap._n i._n wherein_o be_v contain_v that_o man_n be_v not_o only_o mortal_a but_o also_o altogether_o ignorant_a when_o how_o ●r_o in_o what_o place_n god_n will_v call_v they_o out_o of_o this_o present_a life_n 1_o that_o a_o christian_a may_v learn_v only_o out_o of_o god_n word_n to_o live_v well_o and_o die_v bless_o pag._n 1._o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o live_v forever_o pag_n 2._o 2_o what_o a_o christian_a life_n be_v p_o 2._o the_o christian_n godly_a prayer_n p._n 4._o 3_o what_o be_v call_v a_o christian_a death_n p._n 5._o a_o pr●yer_n for_o a_o happy_a departure_n p._n 5_o 4_o that_o every_o man_n must_v die_v p._n 6._o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o we_o must_v but_o once_o die_v temporal_o pag._n 6._o a_o prayer_n unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v serious_o put_v into_o our_o heart_n that_o the_o time_n of_o our_o death_n be_v uncertain_a p._n 8._o 5_o that_o god_n have_v not_o manifest_v unto_o we_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n that_o we_o may_v prepare_v we_o ever_o to_o die_v pag._n 9_o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o bless_a preparation_n pag._n 10._o four_o meditation_n concern_v the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o death_n first_o the_o time_n when_o pa._n 11._o a_o prayer_n of_o man_n vanity_n pa._n 13._o the_o second_o meditation_n the_o place_n where_o pag._n 15._o a_o prayer_n that_o we_o may_v joyful_o meet_v death_n pag_n 16._o the_o three_o meditation_n the_o state_n in_o what_o pag._n 17._o a_o short_a prayer_n to_o forsake_v the_o world_n pag._n ●8_o the_o four_o the_o manner_n how_o p_o 19_o a_o prayer_n of_o the_o misery_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o follow_v christ._n p._n ●0_n a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n not_o to_o delay_v repentance_n p._n 22._o a_o prayer_n when_o first_o we_o fall_v sick_a pag._n 23._o chap._n ii_o wherein_o be_v comprehend_v the_o true_a and_o right_a art_n to_o die_v well_o and_o first_o of_o christian_a repentance_n p._n 24._o 1_o because_o we_o can_v be_v exempt_v from_o death_n we_o shall_v learn_v that_o science_n and_o art_n to_o die_v happy_o p._n 25._o the_o young_a man_n prayer_n p._n 27._o 2_o how_o a_o man_n by_o sound_n and_o true_a repentance_n prepare_v himself_o to_o die_v bless_o p._n 2d_o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o earnest_a repentance_n p._n 29._o another_o prayer_n for_o speedy_a repentance_n p._n 30_o 3_o what_o true_a repentance_n be_v in_o three_o head_n p._n 31._o another_o prayer_n for_o repentance_n p_o 32_o 4_o a_o instruction_n of_o the_o first_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n p._n 33._o a_o prayer_n bewail_v the_o corruptition_n of_o nature_n p._n 34._o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n upon_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o sin_n pag._n 36._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n p._n 37._o 5_o a_o declaration_n of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n p._n 44._o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 51._o the_o sinner_n prayer_n to_o rely_v on_o christ._n p._n 59_o 6_o declare_v the_o three_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n p._n 61._o a_o most_o excellent_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v at_o all_o time_n p._n 62._o 7_o that_o our_o whole_a life_n ought_v and_o shall_v be_v a_o continual_a repentance_n a_o prayer_n for_o true_a repentance_n pag._n 73._o chap._n iii_o contain_v six_o point_n belong_v to_o a_o christian_a life_n p._n 76._o the_o christian_n prayer_n for_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o bless_a death_n p._n 79._o 1_o point_n diligent_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n learn_v to_o understand_v it_o and_o to_o divide_v and_o convenient_o use_v and_o practice_v it_o pag._n 81._o a_o prayer_n to_o the_o same_o effect_n p._n 93._o 2_o point_n daily_o to_o comfort_v himself_o in_o his_o baptism_n p._n 96._o a_o meditation_n 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129._o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n concern_v the_o comfort_n which_o christ_n do_v give_v unto_o all_o those_o that_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n p._n 130._o a_o prayer_n for_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o all_o affliction_n p._n 131._o 4_o rule_n concern_v the_o cross_n of_o christ._n p._n 132._o 5_o rule_n concern_v the_o cross_n of_o christ._n p._n 135._o a_o prayer_n when_o we_o have_v obtain_v faith_n in_o christ._n p._n 138._o 6_o rule_n concern_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n p._n 139._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ._n p._n 143_o and_o last_o rule_n concern_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n p._n 145_o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n p._n 146_o a_o prayer_n for_o continuance_n in_o faith_n p._n 148_o 5_o point_v of_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n be_v to_o abide_v in_o his_o call_n and_o vocation_n p._n 149_o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o frailty_n of_o this_o life_n p._n 152_o 6_o 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heaven_n but_o thou_o 73.25.28_o psal._n 73.25.28_o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o to_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o flesh._n what_o call_v you_o a_o christian_a life_n spirit_n this_o be_v a_o christian_a life_n that_o a_o man_n shall_v right_o know_v first_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n 18._o jer._n 9_o psal._n 79._o exod._n 20._o deut._n 6._o mat._n 28.19_o psal._n 67._o joh._n 17._o joh._n 1.14_o ezek._n 18._o and_o second_o himself_o first_o i_o say_v the_o only_a one_o god_n in_o essence_n or_o be_v distinct_a in_o three_o person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n that_o the_o middle_a one_o of_o these_o three_o which_o be_v the_o son_n be_v send_v of_o god_n into_o the_o world_n and_o there_o have_v take_v our_o humane_a nature_n upon_o himself_o to_o become_v our_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n thereto_o man_n must_v learn_v to_o know_v himself_o aright_o that_o be_v that_o we_o be_v poor_a miserable_a &_o vile_a sinner_n in_o god_n sight_n and_o shall_v be_v eternal_o condemn_v unless_o 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happy_a or_o bless_a death_n spirit_n to_o end_v and_o conclude_v the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n in_o true_a faith_n 1._o luk._n 2._o philip._n 1._o recommend_v thy_o soul_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n with_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o longing_n for_o a_o joyful_a sleep_v from_o this_o world_n in_o patience_n to_o be_v with_o the_o lord_n 4._o 1_o tim._n 4._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o happy_a departure_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o only_o know_v my_o time_n and_o hour_n 7._o matt._n 6._o act._n 7._o i_o request_v thou_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o vouchsafe_v upon_o i_o a_o happy_a departure_n from_o hence_o and_o to_o preserve_v my_o soul_n from_o all_o anguish_n and_o annoyance_n that_o so_o i_o may_v rest_v with_o thou_o eternal_o amen_n flesh._n shall_v all_o mankind_n
constant_a sure_a and_o better_a righteousness_n which_o be_v his_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n by_o faith_n impute_v unto_o thou_o 3._o philip._n 3._o and_o be_v that_o righteousness_n which_o god_n only_o accept_v of_o satan_n moreover_o by_o adam_n sin_n have_v blot_v and_o deface_v god_n image_n in_o thou_o and_o deadly_o wound_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o operation_n and_o leave_v thou_o lie_v half_o dead_a 10._o luk._n 10._o so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o desire_n or_o motion_n leave_v or_o remain_v in_o thou_o to_o satisfy_v god_n will_n and_o therefore_o shall_v die_v eternal_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a jesus_n have_v not_o only_o clothe_v thou_o with_o his_o own_o righteousness_n 3.10_o gal._n 3_o 27._o esa._n 55._o col_fw-fr 3.10_o heal_v thy_o sore_n and_o wound_n by_o his_o stripe_n and_o death_n beget_v thou_o again_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o imprint_v his_o image_n of_o new_a but_o also_o he_o will_v at_o the_o last_o day_n clear_v thy_o mortal_a body_n and_o make_v it_o like_v to_o his_o glorious_a body_n to_o be_v short_a satan_n course_n be_v to_o take_v all_o thy_o gift_n and_o heavenly_a ornament_n from_o thou_o and_o throw_v thou_o headlong_o to_o everlasting_a perdition_n but_o jesus_n christ_n oppose_v himself_o and_o aid_v thou_o in_o such_o way_n that_o not_o only_o he_o take_v this_o flesh_n and_o blood_n upon_o he_o satisfy_v for_o thou_o make_v atonement_n for_o thou_o reconcile_v thou_o with_o his_o father_n obtain_v eternal_a remission_n for_o thou_o give_v thou_o his_o righteousness_n his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o everlasting_a life_n but_o also_o he_o promote_v thou_o to_o be_v account_v righteous_a holy_a god_n child_n god_n heir_n his_o brother_n his_o cousin_n his_o bride_n and_o bedfellow_n heir_n the_o temple_n and_o habitation_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o glorious_a trinity_n now_o may_v thou_o say_v dear_a soul_n omnia_fw-la benefecit_fw-la 7._o mar._n 7._o he_o have_v do_v all_o thing_n well_o and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n thy_o name_n be_v praise_v and_o glorify_v for_o ever_o &_o ever_o o_o my_o god_n how_o gracious_o have_v thou_o comfort_v i_o how_o mild_o have_v thou_o refresh_v my_o drowsy_a and_o droop_a soul_n how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o consolation_n wherefore_o now_o i_o be_o quiet_a and_o settle_a in_o mind_n and_o will_v say_v true_o thou_o be_v that_o merciful_a gate_n and_o ladder_n to_o eternal_a life_n 28._o joh._n 14._o gen._n 28._o thou_o be_v the_o way_n veretie_n and_o life_n no_o man_n come_v unto_o the_o father_n but_o by_o thou_o thou_o be_v the_o way_n and_o there_o be_v salvation_n in_o no_o other_o 4._o act._n 4._o for_o there_o be_v no_o other_o name_n give_v unto_o man_n under_o heaven_n in_o the_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o in_o thy_o name_n thou_o be_v the_o truth_n for_o he_o that_o abide_v not_o in_o thy_o learning_n have_v not_o god_n but_o he_o that_o abide_v in_o thy_o learning_n have_v both_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n thou_o be_v life_n for_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o thou_o have_v eternal_a life_n but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o in_o thou_o shall_v not_o see_v life_n but_o god_n wrath_n shall_v abide_v on_o he_o the_o sinner_n prayer_n to_o rely_v on_o god_n o_o jesus_n christ_n 1._o joh._n 1._o who_o be_v that_o right_a and_o heavenly_a door_n without_o who_o none_o can_v come_v to_o the_o father_n grant_v that_o by_o a_o true_a and_o constant_a faith_n i_o may_v ever_o depend_v and_o rely_v upon_o thou_o &_o by_o thou_o mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o there_o be_v possessor_n of_o that_o everlasting_a inheritance_n of_o glory_n prepare_v by_o thy_o son_n my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n in_o who_o name_n i_o call_v upon_o thou_o say_v as_o he_o himself_o have_v teach_v i_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n flesh._n see_v that_o now_o by_o christ_n i_o be_o reconcile_v unto_o the_o father_n and_o justify_v before_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o in_o my_o hope_n already_o bless_v may_v i_o do_v what_o i_o will_v until_o the_o day_n of_o death_n spirit_n no_o by_o no_o mean_n belove_a soul_n for_o if_o true_a faith_n be_v in_o thy_o heart_n 8._o rom._n 8._o and_o thou_o make_v a_o new_a creature_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n thou_o must_v think_v for_o other_o wise_a for_o the_o regenerate_a delight_v in_o a_o new_a life_n attentive_o watch_v that_o he_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n and_o be_v grieve_v in_o his_o heart_n for_o his_o own_o and_o other_o man_n ungodliness_n 24.16_o pro._n 24.16_o abhor_v and_o hate_v sin_n eager_o and_o if_o the_o faithful_a man_n be_v miscarry_v and_o seduce_v by_o satan_n or_o fall_v by_o inborn_a and_o natural_a infirmity_n he_o daily_o repent_v and_o comfort_v himself_o in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o seed_n abide_v in_o he_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o he_o 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o see_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n he_o always_o apprehend_v jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o do_v i_o call_v new_a obedience_n the_o three_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o declare_v itself_o in_o a_o just_a sober_a godly_a life_n and_o conversation_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n in_o thankfulness_n and_o love_n so_o may_v thou_o daily_a exercise_n thyself_o in_o form_n follow_v a_o most_o excellent_a prayer_n for_o all_o time_n to_o be_v use_v i_o thank_v thou_o my_o god_n heavenly_a father_n for_o create_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o similitude_n and_o likeness_n 1._o gen._n 1._o and_o when_o i_o have_v fall_v away_o by_o sin_n and_o thereby_o become_v the_o child_n of_o wrath_n thou_o do_v bestow_v and_o free_o give_v thy_o wellbeloved_n son_n to_o be_v my_o redeemer_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n towards_o i_o 116.12_o psa._n 116.12_o govern_v i_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v take_v pleasure_n in_o thy_o law_n for_o in_o vain_a serve_v man_n thou_o 15._o matt._n 15._o by_o man_n law_n and_o tradition_n grant_v that_o i_o do_v no_o more_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n 8._o rom._n 8._o but_o after_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o i_o may_v fight_v that_o good_a fight_n always_o keep_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n 1._o 1_o tim._n 1._o teach_v i_o ever_o to_o be_v of_o the_o mind_n that_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n be_v of_o who_o have_v leave_v i_o a_o example_n that_o i_o shall_v walk_v in_o his_o footstep_n 5._o phil._n 1._o 1_o pet._n 2._o ephes._n 6._o rom._n 12._o joh._n 2._o gal._n 5._o strengthen_v my_o faith_n and_o hope_n that_o i_o may_v withstand_v satan_n and_o not_o fashion_v myself_o like_a to_o this_o wicked_a and_o evil_a world_n for_o her_o course_n tend_v to_o destruction_n give_v i_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v ever_o crucify_v my_o sinful_a flesh_n mortify_v and_o daunt_v the_o sinful_a lust_n and_o concupiscence_n thereof_o that_o i_o may_v daily_o die_v to_o sin_n and_o exercise_v myself_o in_o all_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n 9_o 1_o cor._n 9_o help_v i_o my_o lord_n ever_o to_o fear_v thou_o from_o my_o heart_n to_o love_v thou_o with_o all_o my_o power_n 6._o deut._n 6._o and_o with_o all_o my_o strength_n that_o all_o my_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n may_v be_v in_o thou_o 18._o psal._n 18._o grant_v that_o i_o thy_o creature_n may_v aright_o know_v thou_o my_o creator_n and_o be_v find_v faithful_a manful_a &_o courageous_a in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n 19_o 1_o king_n 19_o and_o in_o all_o humility_n ever_o call_v on_o thou_o i_o may_v desire_v thy_o word_n more_o than_o gold_n yea_o more_o than_o fine_a gold_n and_o be_v obedient_a to_o thy_o commandment_n 19.8.10_o ps._n 19.8.10_o for_o in_o keep_v of_o they_o be_v great_a reward_n 19_o ezek._n 19_o o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o thy_o love_n 73.25_o psal._n 73.25_o that_o i_o may_v esteem_v thou_o above_o the_o great_a treasure_n and_o that_o i_o may_v consider_v what_o it_o be_v to_o love_v this_o wretched_a world_n bow_v my_o heart_n to_o thou_o my_o redeemer_n that_o i_o may_v repute_v this_o earth_n and_o the_o glory_n thereof_o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v indeed_o nothing_o and_o that_o i_o may_v long_o and_o groan_n for_o that_o eternal_a kingdom_n to_o come_v o_o lord_n keep_v i_o from_o immoderate_a solicitude_n and_o care_n for_o worldly_a sustenance_n and_o cause_v i_o never_o give_v trust_n to_o this_o temporary_a life_n grant_v unto_o i_o o_o my_o redeemer_n steadfast_a patience_n under_o the_o cross_n of_o all_o affliction_n constant_a magnanimity_n fortitude_n and_o faith_n in_o all_o tentation_n and_o that_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n i_o despair_v not_o grant_v gracious_a father_n that_o i_o may_v humble_v myself_o in_o great_a prosperity_n incline_v my_o heart_n to_o godliness_n and_o make_v my_o will_n conformable_a to_o thy_o
will_n and_o pleasure_n that_o i_o may_v serve_v thou_o with_o a_o clean_a sober_a obedient_a chaste_a and_o upright_o heart_n and_o voluntary_a denial_n of_o myself_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n let_v i_o be_v teach_v always_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o fall_v in_o my_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n lead_v i_o by_o thy_o right_a hand_n that_o all_o my_o thought_n and_o deed_n may_v be_v govern_v according_a to_o thy_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n my_o god_n take_v from_o i_o pride_n of_o heart_n and_o let_v all_o my_o strength_n and_o courage_n be_v from_o thou_o let_v not_o my_o mouth_n speak_v any_o wickedness_n neither_o yet_o boast_v in_o my_o sin_n much_o less_o abuse_v thy_o name_n that_o i_o may_v live_v temperate_o and_o continent_o and_o not_o give_v the_o member_n of_o my_o body_n to_o wantonness_n and_o looseness_n 12._o rom._n 12._o grant_v o_o my_o god_n that_o i_o neither_o disdain_n nor_o slander_v my_o neighbour_n and_o pass_v not_o the_o bound_n of_o of_o my_o call_n neither_o hunt_n after_o riches_n by_o unrighteousness_n neither_o gape_v for_o high_a honour_n that_o i_o be_v not_o hypocritical_a nor_o counterfeit_n give_v i_o grace_v that_o i_o despise_v not_o the_o mean_a and_o weak_a sort_n but_o willing_o lend_v to_o the_o needy_a and_o bestow_v upon_o the_o poor_a 37.8.9.10_o psal._n 37.8.9.10_o take_v covetousness_n from_o i_o and_o preserve_v i_o from_o envy_n anger_n and_o malice_n and_o all_o ungodliness_n o_o my_o creator_n purge_v i_o from_o vanity_n stifneckednesse_n foolishness_n obstinacy_n wilfulness_n from_o a_o rebellious_a mind_n and_o misdemeanour_n o_o my_o merciful_a god_n i_o entreat_v thou_o for_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n sake_n thou_o will_v give_v i_o a_o understanding_n heart_n 2._o 2._o king_n 2._o to_o the_o end_n i_o may_v exercise_v myself_o in_o all_o good_a action_n of_o love_n and_o manifest_v my_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n to_o all_o man_n assist_v i_o that_o i_o may_v recompense_v evil_a with_o good_a and_o commit_v vengeance_n unto_o thou_o benefit_n and_o relieve_v my_o enemy_n and_o go_v before_o every_o man_n in_o honour_n that_o i_o may_v tread_v the_o footstep_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o follow_v they_o but_o shun_v evil_a continual_o free_v i_o from_o shame_n and_o make_v i_o so_o depart_v this_o life_n as_o profess_a enemy_n to_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n knit_v my_o heart_n unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v fear_v thy_o name_n that_o i_o may_v prove_v &_o know_v whether_o i_o be_o in_o the_o right_a way_n 86.11_o psal._n 86.11_o make_v my_o faith_n in_o good_a work_n to_o shine_v before_o all_o man_n and_o deliver_v i_o at_o the_o last_o ●nd_n from_o evil_n that_o i_o may_v contemn_v these_o earthly_a and_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o only_o set_v my_o thought_n on_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o from_o whence_o i_o wait_v for_o i●sus_n christ_n in_o who_o most_o bless_a name_n i_o do_v come_v with_o my_o prayer_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o mercy_n crave_v pardon_n for_o my_o sin_n for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n in_o who_o &c._n &c._n flesh._n be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o a_o man_n once_o make_v such_o repentance_n or_o as_o it_o happen_v once_o a_o year_n spirit_n no_o very_o no_o for_o jesus_n christ_n command_v we_o without_o intermission_n to_o say_v forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n 6._o mat._n 6._o and_o we_o be_v desire_v to_o grow_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o mercy_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n 2._o 2_o pet._n 2._o &_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n so_o shall_v we_o learn_v to_o be_v strengthen_v in_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n and_o therefore_o every_o one_o that_o be_v godly_a must_v make_v his_o prayer_n unto_o he_o in_o a_o time_n when_o he_o may_v be_v find_v ●_o psal._n 3●_n ●_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o repentance_n thou_o must_v not_o therefore_o dear_a soul_n only_o once_o or_o once_o a_o month_n or_o once_o a_o year_n and_o after_o return_v to_o thy_o wont_a sin_n but_o they_o who_o life_n must_v and_o shall_v be●_n a_o continual_a repentance_n for_o the_o christian_a by_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v bear_v again_o and_o make_v the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o the_o old_a adam_n in_o he_o by_o daily_a remorse_n and_o repentance_n shall_v be_v drown_v perish_v and_o die_v with_o all_o sin_n and_o concupiscence_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o new_a creature_n to_o live_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o god_n for_o ever_o 6._o rom._n 6._o for_o the_o way_n of_o the_o righteous_a shine_v as_o the_o light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o unto_o the_o perfect_a day_n 4.18_o pro._n 4.18_o a_o prayer_n for_o true_a repentance_n o_o god_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o grace_n who_o have_v call_v i_o in_o jesus_n christ_n to_o everlasting_a purity_n 4._o 1_o pet._n 4._o and_o grant_v that_o by_o truth_n and_o upright_o faith_n i_o shall_v taste_v of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o goodness_n become_v the_o dwell_a place_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o heir_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n lead_v i_o always_o by_o the_o self_n same_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v forward_o in_o true_a repentance_n strive_v and_o wrestle_v continual_o against_o sin_n make_v progress_n in_o piety_n and_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o grow_v up_o in_o all_o christian_a virtue_n as_o a_o newborn_a creature_n and_o that_o the_o more_o thou_o prolonge_v my_o day_n on_o earth_n i_o may_v the_o more_o increase_n in_o a_o strong_a faith_n in_o thou_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v escape_v for_o my_o life_n and_o not_o look_v behind_o i_o 19.17_o gen._n 19.17_o that_o i_o turn_v not_o to_o my_o vomit_n a●gaine_o as_o the_o dog_n and_o the_o sow_n that_o be_v wash_v 2.22_o pro._n 16_o 11._o 2_o pet._n 2.22_o to_o her_o wallow_n in_o the_o mire_n so_o that_o the_o last_o be_v worse_a than_o the_o first_o yea_o my_o god_n 11.26_o luk._n 11.26_o my_o strength_n be_v nought_o how_o easy_o be_o i_o overcome_v but_o thou_o be_v he_o that_o give_v both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n 2.13_o phil._n 2.13_o so_o will_v thou_o also_o strengthen_v perfect_a and_o accomplish_v this_o thy_o work_n thou_o have_v begin_v in_o i_o until_o my_o last_o end_n forsake_v i_o not_o that_o i_o do_v not_o leave_v thou_o take_v not_o thy_o hand_n and_o blessing_n from_o i_o o_o god_n my_o redeemer_n try_v i_o and_o know_v my_o heart_n examine_v and_o prove_v my_o thought_n 139.33_o ps._n 139.33_o if_o i_o be_v in_o the_o wrong_a way_n bring_v i_o to_o the_o right_a path_n 2._o psal._n 26_o 2._o that_o i_o may_v walk_v as_o the_o child_n of_o light_n before_o thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v walk_v and_o live_v after_o thy_o godly_a will_n and_o pleasure_n through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n chap._n iii_o wherein_o be_v contain_v six_o point_n which_o appertain_v to_o a_o true_a christian_a life_n flesh._n now_o see_v i_o daily_o increase_v in_o repentance_n and_o must_v look_v for_o great_a opposition_n while_o i_o be_o in_o the_o right_a way_n how_o shall_v i_o behave_v myself_o that_o my_o faith_n fail_v no●_n and_o that_o i_o go_v not_o astray_o spirit_n that_o question_n dear_a soul_n be_v very_o necessary_a for_o albeit_o we_o be_v regenerate_v &_o be_v become_v god_n child_n by_o faith_n yet_o carry_v we_o these_o precious_a jewel_n in_o earthen_a vessel_n and_o weak_a body_n and_o therefore_o satan_n ever_o go_v about_o like_o a_o roaring-lyon_n 4.7_o 2._o cor._n 4.7_o seek_v to_o devour_v we_o and_o plot_v all_o his_o engine_n against_o we_o the_o world_n with_o her_o glister_a show_n give_v evil_a example_n very_o pleasant_a to_o flesh_n &_o blood_n which_o also_o it_o glad_o follow_v and_o remembre●h_v not_o that_o the_o broad-way_n lead_v to_o damnation_n and_o many_o enter_v therein_o and_o therefore_o dear_a soul_n if_o thou_o will_v continue_v in_o thy_o course_n and_o attain_v to_o the_o end_n of_o thy_o faith_n which_o be_v 1.9_o 1._o pet._n 1.9_o the_o salvation_n of_o thy_o soul_n thou_o must_v daily_o lay_v these_o six_o point_n before_o thy_o eye_n and_o have_v they_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o may_v carry_v thyself_o in_o life_n and_o conversation_n thereafter_o continual_o 1_o wait_v diligent_o upon_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n learn_v to_o understand_v practice_n and_o use_v the_o same_o 2_o remember_v ever_o thy_o baptism_n 3_o often_o after_o due_a examination_n communicate_v of_o the_o lords-supper_n 4_o see_v thou_o right_o behave_v thyself_o in_o all_o worldly_a cross_n or_o adversity_n 5_o abide_v in_o thy_o call_n with_o all_o watchfulness_n 6_o pray_v continual_o the_o
take_v my_o yoke_n upon_o you_o for_o he_o that_o will_v follow_v i_o must_v forsake_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_o and_o come_v after_o i_o and_o this_o precept_n be_v not_o give_v to_o any_o infidel_n and_o wicked_a man_n 9.23_o luk._n 9.23_o but_o unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o holy_a one_o for_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v such_o a_o precious_a jewel_n that_o he_o will_v not_o commit_v it_o to_o the_o ungodly_a and_o incredulous_a yet_o such_o a_o ornament_n he_o will_v not_o bestow_v upon_o profane_a and_o godless_a people_n behold_v simon_n of_o cyrene_n 23.28_o luk._n 23.28_o what_o great_a honour_n can_v there_o come_v unto_o he_o then_o that_o he_o help_v christ_n to_o bear_v his_o cross_n behind_o he_o o_o what_o commendation_n shall_v it_o be_v unto_o he_o at_o the_o last_o day_n a_o prayer_n for_o obedience_n in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o who_o have_v enjoin_v that_o i_o shall_v bear_v thy_o cross_n give_v i_o a_o obedient_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v with_o all_o humility_n receive_v it_o upon_o my_o shoulder_n 3.9_o 1_o kin._n 3.9_o and_o in_o all_o possible_a readiness_n follow_v thou_o according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n through_o the_o same_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n i_o call_v on_o thou_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n flesh._n show_v i_o the_o three_o rule_n how_o to_o bear_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n patient_o spirit_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n have_v three_o sort_n of_o school_n of_o adversity_n the_o first_o be_v of_o nurture_n when_o as_o he_o reclaim_v his_o own_o from_o sin_n 11.32_o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o and_o chastize_v they_o for_o the_o same_o the_o second_o school_n be_v of_o probation_n or_o trial_n when_o he_o exercize_v their_o faith_n 8._o mic._n 7_o 9_o esay_n 28._o esay_n 28.26_o esay_n 44._o rom._n 8._o hope_n and_o prayer_n the_o three_o be_v martyrdom_n when_o he_o suffer_v his_o saint_n to_o be_v persecute_v for_o his_o name_n sake_n a_o meditation_n of_o the_o soul_n concern_v the_o comfort_n of_o christ_n to_o those_o that_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n harken_v o_o my_o soul_n thou_o be_v the_o lord_n disciple_n and_o scholar_n and_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v neither_o must_v thou_o grudge_v to_o be_v bring_v unto_o one_o of_o these_o school_n for_o if_o it_o so_o happen_v that_o he_o punish_v thou_o for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o do_v king_n david_n thank_v he_o for_o his_o correction_n it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o say_v david_n that_o thou_o chastize_v i_o that_o i_o may_v learn_v thy_o judgement_n 119._o psal._n 119._o and_o if_o he_o put_v thou_o to_o trial_n as_o he_o do_v joseph_n and_o job_n 44._o psal._n 44._o then_o bethink_v thou_o that_o hereby_o he_o put_v a_o edge_n upon_o thy_o faith_n wake_v thy_o hope_n provoke_v thou_o to_o prayer_n 25.9_o esay_n 25.9_o and_o if_o he_o advance_v thou_o to_o that_o honour_n to_o be_v persecute_v cast_v in_o prison_n or_o die_v for_o his_o name_n sake_n then_o rejoice_v that_o thou_o be_v count_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v rebuke_n for_o his_o name_n 5.14_o act_n 5.14_o a_o prayer_n for_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o all_o affliction_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o who_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o hang_v upon_o the_o cross_n with_o disdain_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o reproach_n grant_v that_o i_o never_o blush_v to_o stand_v by_o thy_o cross_n with_o the_o virgin_n mary_n and_o if_o thou_o bring_v i_o thereunto_o merciful_o &_o marvellous_o help_v i_o to_o follow_v thou_o 19.25_o joh._n 19.25_o &_o be_v prepare_v if_o need_v be_v to_o lay_v down_o my_o life_n for_o thy_o sake_n according_a to_o thy_o pleasure_n grant_v this_o heavenly_a father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n my_o only_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n to_o who_o be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n amen_n flesh._n show_v i_o the_o four_o rule_n of_o christ_n crosse._n spirit_n the_o cross_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v a_o token_n and_o signification_n of_o god_n love_n for_o who_o he_o love_v he_o chastize_v 3.19_o reu_fw-fr 3.19_o but_o the_o world_n shall_v rejoice_v say_v he_o but_o you_o shall_v weep_v and_o lament_v 16.20_o joh._n 16.20_o for_o so_o judgement_n must_v begin_v at_o god_n house_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o day_n of_o jeremiah_n 4.17_o 1_o pet._n 4.17_o the_o lord_n begin_v to_o bring_v evil_a on_o the_o city_n which_o be_v call_v by_o his_o name_n 25.29_o jer._n 25.29_o and_o he_o that_o love_v his_o child_n will_v not_o spare_v the_o rod_n 12.6_o hebr._n 12.6_o but_o if_o thou_o be_v without_o chastisement_n whereof_o all_o be_v partaker_n which_o be_v his_o son_n than_o be_v thou_o a_o bastard_n and_o not_o a_o son_n behold_v thy_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o his_o father_n how_o angry_a be_v his_o father_n with_o he_o how_o bitter_o do_v god_n smite_v he_o although_o it_o be_v not_o for_o his_o own_o sin_n but_o for_o the_o offence_n of_o other_o man_n a_o prayer_n for_o willingness_n to_o undergo_v the_o cross_n of_o christ._n lord_n jesus_n help_v i_o that_o i_o never_o withdraw_v myself_o from_o thy_o cross_n and_o correction_n but_o willing_o embrace_v and_o kiss_v the_o same_o as_o a_o well_o ●nclined_v child_n and_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o at_o all_o time_n for_o whatsoever_o blow_n or_o scourge_v it_o shall_v please_v thou_o to_o inflict_v upon_o i_o grant_v this_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o the_o same_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n amen_n flesh._n show_v i_o the_o five_o rule_n concern_v christ_n cross_n spirit_n the_o great_a the_o evil_a be_v the_o lord_n be_v the_o near_o for_o he_o will_v be_v with_o we_o in_o trouble_n he_o will_v deliver_v we_o and_o honour_v we_o 90.15_o psal._n 90.15_o yet_o how_o hard_o be_v it_o to_o flesh_n &_o blood_n to_o believe_v it_o for_o we_o suppose_v that_o when_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n be_v at_o hand_n the_o lord_n have_v forget_v we_o and_o give_v we_o up_o to_o satan_n and_o to_o all_o kind_n of_o mischance_n o_o not_o so_o my_o soul_n for_o although_o satan_n be_v thy_o profess_a enemy_n and_o go_v about_o night_n and_o day_n to_o devour_v thou_o yet_o can_v he_o not_o touch_v a_o hair_n of_o thy_o head_n by_o his_o will_n 10.30_o mat._n 10.30_o yea_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a the_o lord_n shall_v not_o remember_v we_o for_o in_o acceptable_a time_n will_v he_o hear_v we_o and_o in_o a_o day_n of_o salvation_n will_v he_o help_v we_o 49.8_o esay_n 49.8_o can_v a_o woman_n forget_v her_o suck_a child_n that_o she_o shall_v not_o have_v compassion_n on_o the_o son_n of_o her_o womb_n yet_o will_v i_o not_o forget_v thou_o say_v the_o lord_n but_o if_o it_o be_v for_o a_o small_a moment_n that_o he_o forsake_v thou_o but_o with_o great_a mercy_n will_v he_o gather_v thou_o in_o a_o little_a wrath_n he_o will_v hide_v his_o face_n from_o thou_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v i_o have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o 54.7_o esay_n 54.7_o say_v the_o lord_n thy_o redeemer_n the_o mountain_n shall_v depart_v and_o the_o hill_n be_v remove_v but_o his_o kindness_n shall_v not_o depart_v from_o thou_o neither_o shall_v the_o covenant_n of_o my_o mercy_n and_o peace_n be_v remove_v from_o thou_o 10._o vers._n 10._o say_v the_o lord_n that_o have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o for_o how_o shall_v he_o lie_v who_o be_v verity_n himself_o light_v therefore_o be_v sow_v unto_o the_o godly_a in_o darkness_n and_o therefore_o 23.1_o psal._n 112_o 4_o rom._n 8._o psal._n 23.1_o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o us._n now_o then_o the_o lord_n be_v thy_o shepherd_n thou_o shall_v want_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a for_o thou_o a_o prayer_n when_o we_o have_v obtain_v faith_n in_o christ._n lord_n jesus_n i_o have_v once_o the_o possession_n of_o thou_o i_o account_v nothing_o of_o the_o heaven_n or_o earth_n or_o fullness_n thereof_o but_o esteem_v all_o to_o be_v dung_n and_o naught_o in_o regard_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o knowledge_n 73._o ps._n 73._o and_o albeit_o my_o soul_n and_o life_n shall_v be_v grievous_o torment_v either_o with_o inward_a or_o outward_a torment_n and_o affliction_n thou_o be_v my_o lot_n and_o the_o portion_n of_o inheritance_n for_o ever_o grant_v therefore_o o_o lord_n god_n my_o faith_n fail_v not_o but_o with_o assure_a hope_n of_o glory_n i_o may_v call_v on_o thou_o my_o saviour_n amen_n flesh._n show_v i_o the_o sixth_o rule_n concern_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n spirit_n the_o cross_n serve_v god_n child_n to_o their_o good_a for_o we_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n to_o they_o who_o be_v call_v according_a to_o his_o purpose_n 27.6_o rom
thess_n 5.17_o while_o we_o be_v here_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o all_o thy_o action_n seek_v for_o help_n and_o counsel_n of_o he_o in_o all_o thy_o redress_n and_o sorrow_n fear_v god_n hope_v in_o he_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o stay_v for_o his_o come_n so_o shall_v mercy_n and_o grace_n blessing_n and_o life_n compass_v thou_o every_o where_o round_o about_o for_o non●_n ever_o be_v ashamed_a that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o 10.10.11_o rom._n 10.10.11_o or_o yet_o that_o have_v call_v right_o on_o his_o name_n 145.18.19_o ps._n 145.18.19_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o a_o most_o comfortable_a prayer_n to_o god_n for_o receive_v and_o accept_v our_o prayer_n i_o thank_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n for_o these_o thy_o unspeakable_a benefit_n that_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n in_o all_o distress_n but_o of_o thy_o fatherly_a love_n and_o kindness_n have_v give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o thou_o willing_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v in_o convenient_a season_n whatsoever_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a either_o to_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o good_a god_n pour_v out_o on_o i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n 12.10_o zach._n 12.10_o that_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n grace_n and_o supplication_n that_o i_o may_v delight_v and_o take_v pleasure_n in_o call_v on_o thou_o and_o every_o day_n bow_v the_o knee_n of_o my_o heart_n before_o thou_o my_o father_n who_o be_v the_o right_a father_n over_o all_o thy_o child_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n help_v i_o daily_a to_o ap●proach_v more_o and_o more_o unto_o thou_o with_o all_o confidence_n and_o trust_n on_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v call_v on_o he_o as_o a_o good_a child_n do_v on_o his_o belove_a father_n grant_v i_o may_v lift_v up_o holy_a hand_n without_o wrath_n and_o doubt_v that_o all_o my_o prayer_n yea_o the_o mean_a thought_n of_o my_o heart_n be_v certain_o hear_v of_o thou_o lend_v i_o patience_n whensoever_o my_o help_n be_v delay_v 2.3_o hab._n 2.3_o for_o i_o can_v prescribe_v unto_o thou_o time_n or_o manner_n though_o thou_o tarry_v i_o may_v wait_v for_o thou_o because_o thou_o will_v sure_o come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v 10.38_o heb._n 10.38_o that_o i_o do_v not_o slide_v back_o but_o still_o live_v by_o faith_n let_v i_o have_v thy_o grace_n whereby_o i_o may_v serve_v thou_o acceptable_o 12.28_o heb._n 12.28_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n for_o the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 147.11_o ps._n 147.11_o in_o those_o that_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n govern_v i_o my_o god_n and_o make_v i_o remember_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n daily_a to_o bethink_v i_o of_o my_o mortality_n that_o i_o may_v ever_o be_v in_o readiness_n and_o may_v pray_v at_o every_o occasion_n from_o my_o heart_n for_o a_o bless_a separation_n from_o this_o world_n grant_v this_o merciful_a father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n in_o who_o bless_a name_n we_o call_v on_o thou_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n chap._n four_o contain_v how_o a_o christian_a man_n shall_v behave_v himself_o when_o god_n send_v sickness_n upon_o he_o flesh._n how_o then_o shall_v a_o christian_a man_n behave_v himself_o when_o god_n shall_v visit_v he_o with_o sickness_n spirit_n thou_o know_v not_o dear_a soul_n whether_o god_n will_v visit_v thou_o by_o sickness_n or_o sudden_o without_o bodily_a disease_n call_v thou_o hence_o death_n the_o faithful_a soul_n shall_v ever_o remember_v the_o uncertainetie_n of_o death_n therefore_o often_o have_v i_o advertise_v thou_o that_o thou_o shall_v not_o delay_v repentance_n till_o thou_o be_v sick_a but_o daily_a call_v on_o god_n yea_o the_o selfsame_o time_n thou_o be_v in_o bodily_a health_n stand_v steadfast_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o good_a preparation_n wherein_o thou_o need_v not_o stand_v in_o fear_n of_o safety_n think_v upon_o that_o rich_a foolish_a &_o drunken_a naball_n how_o hasty_o the_o lord_n smite_v he_o that_o he●_n die_v 25.38_o sam._n 25.38_o remember_v that_o rich_a man_n who_o deny_v to_o lazarus_n the_o crumb_n which_o fall_v from_o his_o table_n how_o short_a 16.22_o luk._n 16.22_o his_o being_n here_o be_v forget_v not_o that_o wretched_a wealthy_a man_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v thou_o fool_n this_o night_n thy_o soul_n shall_v be_v require_v of_o thou_o than_o who_o shall_v all_o those_o thing_n be_v which_o thou_o have_v provide_v ●0_n luk._n 12._o ●0_n and_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v more_o we_o be_v daily_a teach_v by_o evident_a eyesight_n that_o innumerable_a number_n die_v before_o ever_o they_o be_v disease_v true_o before_o god_n thou_o be_v of_o no_o better_a account_n than_o other_o nor_o know_v thou_o what_o chance_n he_o will_v permit_v to_o overtake_v thou_o but_o if_o it_o shall_v so_o happen_v the_o lord_n shall_v call_v thou_o from_o hence_o by_o bodily_a sickness_n and_o cast_v thou_o down_o on_o thy_o bed_n thou_o may_v thus_o learn_v to_o dispose_v of_o thyself_o 1_o learn_v to_o know_v the_o cause_n of_o thy_o sickness_n which_o be_v sin_n 2_o seek_v remission_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n 3_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o a_o gracious_a departure_n and_o cause_v the_o congregation_n to_o pray_v for_o thou_o 4_o contemn_v not_o the_o ordinary_a menane_n and_o physic_n so_o thou_o can_v have_v the_o opportunity_n of_o it_o 5_o if_o thy_o sickness_n continue_v strive_v to_o be_v patient_a and_o beware_v of_o impatiency_n 6_o have_v ever_o this_o full_a assurence_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o in_o thy_o great_a malady_n and_o weakness_n be_v god_n dear_a child_n 7_o if_o satan_n assault_v thou_o resist_v he_o by_o faith_n so_o will_v he_o depart_v from_o thou_o 8_o if_o thy_o time_n and_o hour_n be_v come_v give_v the●_n over_o unto_o god_n will_n and_o pleasure_n 9_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v restore_v thou_o to_o thy_o health_n again_o be_v thankful_a even_o from_o thy_o heart_n unto_o his_o gracious_a majesty_n for_o thy_o recovery_n a_o prayer_n against_o sudden_a death_n preserve_v i_o o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n from_o a_o sudden_a death_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o die_v in_o my_o sin_n but_o that_o i_o may_v d●y_v and_o night_n bethink_v i_o on_o the_o hour_n of_o my_o death_n ever_o prepare_v in_o a_o save_a repentance_n in_o strong_a faith_n and_o steadfast_a hope_n that_o i_o may_v bless_o sleep_v from_o hence_o when_o it_o shall_v please_v thou_o but_o if_o so_o be_v thou_o do_v not_o call_v i_o by_o bodily_a infirmity_n here_o be_o i_o in_o all_o lowliness_n before_o thou_o for_o i_o know_v thou_o be_v so_o merciful_a and_o good_a that_o thou_o do_v suffer_v nothing_o to_o betide_v i_o but_o which_o shall_v be_v good_a and_o save_v for_o i_o grant_v i_o but_o this_o that_o i_o may_v always_o be_v in_o readiness_n as_o a_o good_a patient_a that_o both_o sickness_n and_o death_n may_v redound_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o this_o i_o crave_v at_o thy_o hand_n for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n and_o in_o his_o name_n i_o call_v on_o thou_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n flesh._n now_o open_a unto_o i_o those_o nine_o foresaid_a head_n that_o i_o may_v be_v teach_v how_o to_o use_v myself_o in_o my_o sickness_n spirit_n first_o remember_v well_o that_o as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n so_o likewise_o be_v all_o sickness_n god_n punishment_n whereby_o he_o bring_v we_o to_o he_o when_o we_o have_v go_v astray_o by_o sin_n do_v not_o o_o soul_n as_o the_o covetous_a and_o ungodly_a and_o infidel_n do_v who_o when_o they_o be_v ●icke_a begin_v to_o wrestle_v and_o lament_v therefore_o that_o their_o cost_n be_v spend_v and_o they_o can_v have_v health_n to_o earn_v more_o or_o else_o they_o begin_v to_o meditate_v how_o it_o happen_v they_o whether_o they_o have_v eat_v any_o unwholesome_a meat_n or_o drink_v any_o hurtful_a drink_n or_o if_o by_o other_o mean_v their_o malady_n have_v take_v they_o but_o remember_v what_o the_o prophet_n say_v 2.19_o jer._n 2.19_o thy_o own_o wickedness_n shall_v correct_v thou_o and_o thy_o backslide_n shall_v reprove_v thou_o know_v therefore_o and_o see_v that_o it_o be_v a_o evil_a thing_n and_o bitter_a that_o thou_o have_v forsake_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o that_o my_o fear_n be_v not_o in_o in_o thou_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o therefore_o he_o who_o sin_n against_o his_o maker_n shall_v fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o flesh_n a_o meditation_n of_o
grant_v o_o god_n that_o my_o soul_n may_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o eternal_o amen_n flesh._n thou_o say_v well_o yet_o i_o see_v when_o man_n be_v in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n their_o eye_n turn_v in_o their_o head_n they_o become_v blackish_a and_o they_o sweat_v for_o pain_n spirit_n that_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v spy_v in_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n who_o depart_v with_o out_o repentance_n but_o even_o in_o the_o very_a faithful_a and_o saint_n of_o god_n for_o so_o the_o sinful_a and_o deadly_a body_n must_v feel_v the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o undergo_v the_o the_o punishment_n and_o wa●ges_n of_o sin_n and_o although_o we_o see_v in_o the_o child_n of_o god_n such_o anguish_n and_o smart_n it_o be_v nought_o for_o so_o they_o easy_o overcome_v all_o the_o misery_n and_o bitterness_n thereof_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v so_o great_a that_o he_o be_v instead_o of_o all_o thing_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o name_n jesus_n so_o sweet_a that_o it_o consume_v all_o the_o acrimonie_n and_o bitterness_n in_o death_n and_o cause_v the_o faithful_a in_o the_o very_a period_n of_o death_n to_o taste_v everlasting_a joy_n and_o salvation_n a_o prayer_n to_o christ_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o a_o troublesome_a death_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o who_o taste_v st_o the_o bitter_a vinegar_n of_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n due_a unto_o my_o sin_n and_o have_v great_o complain_v and_o bemoan_v thyself_o and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o flesh_n do_v offer_v up_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n 5.7_o heb._n 5.7_o with_o strong_a cry_v and_o tear_n unto_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v thou_o from_o death_n and_o waste_v hear_v in_o that_o thou_o fear_v i_o beseech_v thou_o keep_v i_o from_o a_o troublesome_a and_o pain_n full_a death_n fill_v my_o heart_n with_o lively_a faith_n and_o a_o rich_a hope_n that_o i_o be_v not_o great_o afraid_a of_o death_n nor_o terrify_v for_o the_o sting_n thereof_o o_o jesus_n let_v thy_o dear_a and_o sweet_a name_n never_o depart_v from_o my_o heart_n and_o memory_n unto_o my_o last_o breath_n that_o i_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n and_o commit_v my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o to_o rest_v for_o evermore_o amen_n flesh._n be_v there_o no_o kind_n of_o physic_n then_o a_o man_n may_v use_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o taste_v the_o sharp_a sting_n of_o death_n spirit_n yes_o very_o 8.51_o joh._n 8.51_o for_o so_o the_o lord_n thy_o redeemer_n have_v say_v very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o if_o a_o man_n keep_v my_o say_n he_o shall_v never_o see_v death_n thou_o must_v then_o learn_v right_o to_o apply_v this_o physic_n which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n word_n not_o the_o word_n of_o moses_n which_o be_v god_n law_n nor_o man_n word_n devil_n or_o witch_n but_o the_o merciful_a preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o which_o he_o promise_v unto_o all_o believer_n remission_n of_o sin_n righteousness_n which_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n the_o holy_a spirit_n consolation_n and_o life_n eternal_a and_o this_o be_v the_o word_n which_o the_o lord_n give_v to_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o saint_n the_o which_o uphold_v they_o and_o whereon_o they_o rely_v both_o in_o life_n and_o death_n and_o find_v christ_n and_o consolation_n therein_o with_o the_o which_o they_o be_v so_o detain_v and_o comprehend_v that_o they_o taste_v not_o the_o bitterness_n of_o death_n because_o of_o that_o sweetness_n that_o be_v in_o his_o promise_n and_o comfort_n that_o be_v in_o his_o word_n for_o christ_n be_v in_o his_o word_n and_o the_o word_n carry_v christ_n and_o his_o power_n he_o who_o will_v have_v the_o lord_n must_v have_v his_o word_n and_o he_o who_o have_v the_o lord_n himself_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o comfort_n shall_v never_o see_v death_n th●t_o be_v shall_v never_o be_v agash_v or_o taste_v the_o smart_n of_o death_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n himself_o expound_v it_o very_o 6.28_o mat._n 6.28_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o there_o be_v some_o stand_n here_o which_o shall_v not_o taste_v of_o death_n till_o they_o see_v the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o again_o 9.27_o luk._n 9.27_o but_o i_o tell_v you_o of_o a_o truth_n there_o be_v some_o stand_n here_o which_o shall_v not_o taste_v of_o death_n until_o they_o see_v the_o ki●gdome_n of_o god_n that_o be_v they_o build_v upon_o his_o true_a word_n taste_n christ_n and_o his_o comfort_n in_o the_o word_n yea_o they_o wind_n themselves_o in_o the_o word_n as_o a_o dead_a corpse_n be_v wrap_v in_o his_o wind_a sheet_n and_o so_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v they_o feel_v christ_n and_o his_o mercy_n in_o his_o word_n and_o thereby_o taste_v in_o their_o heart_n everlasting_a life_n o_o thou_o precious_a pleasant_a and_o excellent_a doctrine_n which_o be_v certain_a and_o can_v deceive_v what_o will_v you_o have_v more_o o_o dear_a soul_n and_o for_o what_o stay_v thou_o 3.4_o rom._n 3.4_o receive_v that_o heavenly_a doctrine_n in_o thy_o heart_n use_v it_o well_o &_o keep_v it_o daily_o yea_o every_o moment_n behold_v how_o boast_v and_o brag_v the_o world_n be_v have_v find_v physic_n for_o a_o ague_n toothache_n or_o for_o the_o eye_n how_o costly_a and_o precious_o do_v they_o esteem_v it_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o glory_v in_o this_o our_o redeemer_n heavenly_a and_o divine_a physic_n which_o have_v take_v away_o death_n the_o father_n over_o all_o sickness_n thou_o need_v not_o inquire_v of_o the_o trial_n &_o proof_n hereof_o behold_v the_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a which_o have_v use_v this_o physic_n and_o by_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o have_v feel_v no_o grief_n in_o their_o unspeakable_a pain_n as_o saint_n stephen_n 7.56.59_o act._n 7.56.59_o who_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n look_v up_o steadfast_o into_o heaven_n and_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o jesus_n stand_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n &_o they_o stone_v he_o call_v upon_o god_n and_o say_v lord_n jesus_n receive_v my_o spirit_n and_o paul_n have_v this_o preserve_n physic_n dare_v daily_o brag_v against_o death_n i_o desire_v to_o depart_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ._n so_o do_v ignatius_n and_o so_o policarpus_fw-la and_o s_o t._n laurance_n with_o s_n t._n vincentius_n and_o infinite_a number_n of_o other_o a_o prayer_n of_o the_o christian_n steadfast_a hope_n of_o heaven_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n 6.68_o joh._n 6.68_o how_o do_v my_o soul_n thirst_n and_o long_o after_o thy_o consolation_n yea_o my_o redeemer_n he_o that_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n diligent_o he_o have_v that_o true_a heavenly_a physic_n which_o shall_v never_o fail_v in_o time_n of_o death_n but_o fet_v itself_o against_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n o_o lord_n jesus_n feed_v my_o hungry_a heart_n with_o thy_o word_n and_o over-sprinkle_a i_o altogether_o and_o at_o all_o time_n with_o thy_o comfort_n for_o thy_o word_n and_o thy_o truth_n 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his_o bitterness_n or_o feel_v his_o sting_n grant_v i_o this_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o thy_o true_a holy_a word_n sake_n for_o unto_o thou_o do_v i_o commit_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n help_v i_o therefore_o even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o be_v give_v all_o glory_n and_o honour_n now_o and_o ever_o amen_n chap._n viii_o comprehend_v remarkable_a sentence_n of_o scripture_n with_o some_o earnest_a prayer_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o for_o they_o that_o be_v in_o present_a peril_n of_o death_n as_o also_o how_o they_o shall_v behave_v themselves_o that_o be_v present_a with_o the_o sick_a person_n flesh._n i_o pray_v thou_o rehearse_v some_o sentence_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n wherewith_o i_o may_v comfort_v my_o
bottle_n yea_o and_o true_a meekness_n and_o hunger_n after_o i_o 56.8_o psal._n 56.8_o all_o outward_a benefit_n turn_v to_o thy_o blessing_n as_o seal_n of_o my_o favour_n thy_o cross_n be_v no_o curse_n but_o be_v sanctify_a turn_n to_o thy_o good_a in_o faith_n patien_o possess_v thy_o soul_n thou_o do_v wait_v and_o look_v assure_o for_o my_o glorious_a kingdom_n after_o this_o life_n it_o be_v not_o thy_o action_n it_o be_v thy_o affection_n i_o respect_v desire_v thou_o to_o be_v righteous_a then_o be_v thou_o righteous_a mean_v thou_o to_o leave_v thy_o sin●es_n i_o repute_v thou_o as_o if_o thou_o have_v leave_v they_o will_v thou_o not_o fall_v i_o esteem_v thou_o as_o a_o valiant_a worthy_a who_o never_o be_v vanquish_v for_o if_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n in_o thou_o it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o thou_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o 8.12_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o thou_o be_v bless_v that_o feel_v thy_o want_n and_o desire_v to_o have_v they_o supply_v i_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o sight_n of_o thy_o sin_n a_o sorrow_n for_o it_o a_o feel_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o it_o in_o my_o blood_n a_o power_n to_o crucify_v it_o &_o lay_v hold_v on_o my_o righteousness_n by_o my_o resurrection_n a_o hope_n for_o strength_n from_o the_o same_o to_o sanctification_n and_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n what_o now_o have_v thou_o these_o in_o thy_o nature_n whereby_o thou_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n no_o not_o so_o it_o be_v my_o grace_n which_o in_o thou_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a howbeit_o thou_o have_v receive_v but_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v but_o as_o a_o handful_n of_o corn_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o whole_a field_n see_v though_o thy_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v slow_a yet_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o go_v sure_o neither_o begin_v nor_o continue_v by_o thou_o but_o by_o my_o spirit_n be_v persuade_v therefore_o that_o i_o who_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n in_o thou_o will_v 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make_v i_o doubt_v of_o thy_o love_n towards_o i_o found_v not_o upon_o my_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o thy_o own_o free_a mercy_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n for_o how_o shall_v i_o love_v thou_o if_o i_o be_v not_o persuade_v of_o thy_o love_n yea_o i_o love_v thou_o 4.19_o 1_o joh._n 4.19_o because_o thou_o love_v i_o first_o and_o i_o know_v that_o as_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n 13.8_o rom._n 13.8_o so_o want_v of_o it_o be_v transgress_v of_o all_o for_o love_n be_v strong_a as_o death_n jealousy_n be_v cruel_a as_o the_o grave_n the_o coal_n thereof_o be_v coal_n of_o fire_n 8.6_o cant._n 8.6_o which_o ●ad_a a_o most_o vehement_a flame_n but_o yet_o alas_o poor_a wretch_n i_o fear_v my_o sin_n do_v bereave_v i_o oft_o his_o thy_o spirit_n i_o feel_v for_o this_o time_n i_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n 5.19_o 1_o thes._n 5.19_o &_o quench_v he_o utter_o christ_n i_o have_v once_o give_v thou_o my_o spirit_n i_o be_o faithful_a and_o just_a in_o all_o my_o way_n 145.17_o ps._n 145.17_o and_o my_o father_n be_v faithful_a by_o who_o thou_o have_v be_v call_v unto_o my_o fellowship_n 1.9_o 1_o cor._n 1.9_o i_o be_o not_o as_o a_o man_n that_o i_o shall_v lie_v neither_o the_o son_n of_o a_o man_n that_o i_o can_v repent_v thou_o have_v receive_v my_o spirit_n that_o thou_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n give_v thou_o of_o i_o 2.12_o 1_o cor._n 2.12_o for_o he_o have_v knowledge_n truth_n and_o faithfulness_n and_o so_o because_o thou_o be_v a_o son_n my_o father_n have_v send_v forth_o his_o spirit_n in_o thy_o heart_n which_o cry_v abba_n 6._o g●l_n 4_o 6._o father_n this_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o thy_o adoption_n and_o the_o same_o spirit_n because_o of_o thy_o weakness_n and_o that_o thy_o faith_n be_v mix_v with_o doubt_v be_v the_o earnest_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n purchase_v unto_o the_o praise_n of_o my_o glory_n 1.14_o ephes._n 1.14_o by_o who_o thou_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o redemption_n a_o seal_n to_o secure_v thou_o concern_v the_o covenant_n i_o have_v make_v with_o thou_o in_o my_o blood_n that_o it_o never_o shall_v be_v revoke_v far_o sure_a than_o that_o scale_a with_o king_n ahassuerus_n ring_n 8.8_o ester_n 8.8_o for_o to_o this_o effect_n have_v my_o father_n seal_v i_o also_o that_o thou_o shall_v never_o doubt_v of_o my_o meditation_n mat._n 3.17_o &_o 17.5_o john_n 1.32_o for_o be_v reconcile_v by_o my_o death_n my_o father_n give_v thou_o his_o spirit_n in_o hostage_n and_o pledge_n that_o he_o will_v not_o miss_v a_o day_n in_o perform_v his_o promise_n and_o in_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a peace_n thou_o can_v not_o deny_v but_o my_o spirit_n which_o rebuke_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n wrought_v in_o thou_o a_o general_a astonishment_n for_o sin_n 16._o joh._n 16._o a_o special_a grief_n for_o special_a sin_n a_o renew_v of_o the_o affection_n aravishment_n with_o unspeakable_a joy_n of_o my_o free_a mercy_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n the_o 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thou_o even_o the_o rod_n of_o the_o root_n of_o jesse_n 17.10_o num._n 17.10_o which_o flower_v among_o the_o other_o rod_n that_o so_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o flower_n may_v mitigate_v the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o rod._n i_o do_v often_o humble_a even_o my_o dear_a child_n by_o mask_v and_o disguise_v myself_o unto_o they_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o two_o disciple_n go_v to_o emaus_n be_v hold_v they_o do_v not_o know_v i_o speak_v with_o they_o the_o spirit_n do_v live_v in_o thou_o when_o his_o grace_n be_v dead_a in_o thou_o neither_o do_v feel_v joy_n and_o practice_v always_o follow_v faith_n i_o be_o hold_v and_o thou_o be_v save_v by_o
faith_n and_o not_o by_o feel_v i_o teach_v thou_o humility_n and_o not_o to_o glory_v but_o in_o infirmity_n 11.30.31_o 2._o cor._n 11.30.31_o for_o paul_n for_o all_o his_o revelation_n be_v afraid_a of_o aretas_n and_o let_v down_o in_o a_o basket_n elias_n who_o command_v as_o it_o be_v the_o heaven_n to_o rain_n and_o not_o to_o rain_v hide_v himself_o in_o a_o cave_n from_o jesabell_n 19.9_o 1._o ●i_fw-la 19.9_o jacob_n be_v afraid_a of_o his_o brother_n abraham_n of_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o philistines_n in_o gerah_n o_o how_o dear_o love_v i_o they_o but_o when_o the_o star_n appear_v again_o ●_o mat._n ●_o the_o wiseman_n rejoice_v with_o a_o exceed_a great_a joy_n rachel_n have_v laban_n god_n which_o make_v he_o more_o eager_a to_o seek_v they_o i_o may_v frown_v for_o a_o while_n yet_o not_o always_o retain_v my_o anger_n no_o true_o 103.9_o ps._n 103.9_o i_o be_o not_o angry_a at_o all_o as_o a_o judge_n to_o punish_v but_o as_o a_o father_n to_o correct_v a_o brother_n to_o admonish_v i_o can_v cease_v to_o love_v my_o own_o member_n do_v any_o man_n strike_v his_o own_o fl●sh_n at_o any_o time_n thou_o be_v one_o of_o my_o member_n ingraft_v in_o my_o body_n by_o my_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n i_o have_v say_v and_o do_v not_o repent_v thou_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n by_o my_o father_n and_o be_v translate_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o i_o his_o dear_a son_n the_o soul_n the_o word_n that_o thou_o speak_v sweet_a redeemer_n of_o mankind_n be_v spirit_n and_o life_n but_o thou_o speak_v of_o affection_n reform_v which_o i_o find_v not_o how_o cold_a be_v my_o prayer_n o_o how_o hard_o be_v my_o hart_n it_o can_v pour_v itself_o out_o like_o water_n before_o thou_o it_o can_v admit_v any_o impression_n of_o thy_o word_n or_o finger_n of_o thy_o spirit_n my_o waver_a faith_n be_v not_o confirm_v by_o it_o i_o lack_v that_o heavenly_a light_n to_o discern_v of_o my_o trouble_n and_o cross_n aright_o final_o i_o have_v little_a or_o no_o comfort_n in_o thy_o word_n want_v the_o apprehend_n &_o apply_v faith_n the_o hand_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o son_n of_o david_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o miserable_a sinner_n o_o sweet_a samaritan_n take_v i_o up_o which_o be_o half_a dead_a christ_n thou_o have_v redemption_n in_o my_o blood_n 1.14_o col._n 1.14_o even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n for_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o thou_o neither_o here_o nor_o elsewhere_o neither_o do_v they_o reign_v in_o thy_o mortal_a body_n but_o thou_o have_v a_o serious_a reluctation_n against_o they_o neither_o thy_o unworthines_n make_v thou_o uncapable_a of_o the_o great_a mercy_n they_o be_v of_o my_o mere_a and_o free_a love_n and_o grace_n thou_o be_v not_o the_o object_n of_o thy_o own_o faith_n but_o i_o my_o merit_n &_o obedience_n who_o be_o by_o faith_n unite_v unto_o thou_o as_o a_o head_n to_o a_o member_n then_o look_v upon_o i_o i_o be_o in_o thou_o and_o thou_o be_v in_o i_o that_o which_o god_n have_v conjoin_v who_o can_v separate_v it_o or_o who_o can_v pluck_v thou_o out_o of_o my_o father_n hand_n my_o father_n and_o i_o be_o one_o and_o my_o spirit_n which_o have_v wrought_v in_o thou_o that_o desire_v of_o profit_v by_o the_o word_n whereof_o thou_o so_o heavy_o complain_v will_v make_v thou_o reap_v manifold_a fruit_n of_o the_o immortal_a seed_n of_o the_o word_n in_o due_a season_n which_o be_v sow_v in_o the_o furrow_n of_o thy_o hart_n i_o do_v feed_v thou_o for_o a_o time_n with_o a_o spare_a hand_n to_o sharpen_v thy_o appetite_n wait_v and_o trust_v on_o i_o and_o i_o will_v comfort_v thy_o heart_n 27.16_o psal._n 27.16_o true_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v the_o hardness_n of_o thy_o heart_n unto_o thou_o but_o my_o spirit_n which_o work_v the_o sight_n of_o thy_o corruption_n ●7_n esa._n 63._o ●7_n i_o which_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n will_v perform_v it_o 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o it_o be_v good_a 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