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god_n who_o 4._o job_n 9_o 4._o ever_o harden_v himself_o against_o god_n and_o prosper_v know_v as_o thou_o can_v not_o contend_v with_o he_o so_o he_o know_v thou_o afar_o 27._o psal_n 138._o 6._o psal_n 73._o 27._o off_o and_o all_o they_o that_o be_v far_o from_o he_o shall_v perish_v talk_v no_o more_o so_o exceed_v proud_o let_v not_o arrogancy_n come_v forth_o of_o thy_o lip_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o god_n of_o judgement_n 3._o 1_o sam._n 2._o 3._o and_o by_o he_o action_n be_v weigh_v though_o in_o thy_o tower_a thought_n thou_o think_v high_o of_o thyself_o yet_o when_o god_n weigh_v thou_o in_o the_o balance_n thou_o will_v be_v find_v a_o pitiful_a poor_a empty_a creature_n therefore_o hear_v and_o give_v ear_n for_o 15._o jer._n 13._o 15._o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v these_o thing_n against_o thou_o and_o be_v not_o proud_a any_o long_o the_o height_n of_o pride_n be_v scornfulness_n he_o that_o be_v proud_a and_o haughty_a scornful_a be_v 24._o prov._n 21._o 24._o his_o name_n who_o work_v in_o the_o pride_n of_o his_o wrath_n this_o man_n despise_v his_o neighbour_n 3._o prov._n 18._o 3._o and_o therefore_o be_v destitute_a of_o understanding_n judgement_n be_v prepare_v for_o scorner_n and_o stripe_n for_o the_o back_n of_o such_o 29._o prov._n 19_o 29._o proud_a fool_n and_o so_o i_o leave_v they_o sure_o god_n scorn_v the_o scorner_n but_o he_o give_v 34._o prov._n 3._o 34._o grace_n unto_o the_o lowly_a q._n what_o be_v the_o proper_a mean_n whereby_o pride_n may_v be_v subdue_v a._n 1._o with_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o greatness_n and_o power_n of_o god_n the_o serious_a apprehension_n thereof_o will_v make_v we_o vile_a 21._o job_n 42._o 5_o 6._o rom._n 9_o 20._o 21._o in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o to_o abhor_v ourselves_o in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 2._o so_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n 3._o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o obligation_n and_o tie_n by_o which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o 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so_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o grow_v in_o grace_n so_o also_o faith_n with_o all_o the_o save_a 18_o 2_o pet._n 3._o 18_o effect_n and_o fruit_n thereof_o which_o be_v call_v grace_n because_o they_o be_v free_o give_v unto_o we_o so_o also_o the_o free_a imputation_n 21._o rom._n 5._o 1._o 15_o 17._o 20_o 21._o of_o christ_n righteousness_n or_o our_o justification_n be_v by_o god_n grace_n and_o call_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o have_v abound_v unto_o many_o by_o the_o name_n of_o grace_n we_o use_v to_o comprehend_v the_o free_a favour_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o gift_n from_o that_o grace_n whether_o give_v to_o believer_n as_o engraff_n into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n remission_n of_o sin_n final_a perseverance_n or_o to_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n eternal_a life_n these_o gift_n be_v not_o give_v of_o god_n but_o only_o to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n that_o be_v to_o true_a believer_n but_o corporal_a and_o temporal_a good_a thing_n be_v give_v to_o many_o yea_o to_o those_o that_o be_v not_o true_a believer_n and_o have_v no_o faith_n whereby_o man_n alone_o may_v please_v god_n 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o some_o do_v understand_v by_o grace_n in_o this_o place_n favour_n and_o acceptation_n with_o god_n 80._o luk._n 2._o 80._o and_o man_n so_o we_o read_v that_o jesus_n grow_v in_o grace_n and_o savour_n with_o god_n and_o man_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o original_a the_o lord_n will_v give_v his_o people_n grace_n and_o glory_n and_o no_o good_a thing_n will_v â—e_n withhold_v from_o they_o that_o 11._o psal_n 8â—_n 11._o walk_v upright_o so_o god_n give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a make_v they_o accept_v and_o favour_v with_o god_n and_o man_n brief_o grace_n in_o scripture_n be_v use_v three_o way_n 1._o for_o comeliness_n stature_n meekness_n or_o mildness_n 2._o for_o free_a favour_n whereby_o one_o embrace_v another_o pardon_v former_a injury_n and_o receive_v the_o party_n offend_v into_o favour_n so_o gen._n 6._o 8._o noah_n find_v grace_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n 3._o for_o all_o kind_n of_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o of_o god_n free_a favour_n be_v give_v whether_o temporal_a or_o eternal_a eph._n 4._o 7._o so_o i_o understand_v that_o grace_n be_v take_v here_o now_o to_o speak_v of_o humility_n we_o have_v the_o same_o expression_n in_o st._n peter_n as_o be_v here_o all_o of_o you_o be_v subject_a one_o to_o another_o and_o 6._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5_o 6._o be_v clothe_v with_o humility_n for_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a humble_a yourselves_o therefore_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v exalt_v you_o in_o due_a time_n a_o humble_a man_n signify_v one_o lowly-minded_n humility_n a_o description_n of_o humility_n esteem_v other_o better_a than_o himself_o ascribe_v all_o unto_o god_n be_v little_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n or_o account_n even_o as_o a_o wean_a child_n whosoever_o shall_v humble_v 4._o mat._n 18._o 4._o himself_o as_o this_o little_a child_n say_v our_o saviour_n the_o same_o be_v great_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o david_n to_o profess_v his_o humility_n say_v sure_o i_o have_v behave_v and_o quiet_v myself_o as_o a_o child_n that_o be_v wean_v of_o his_o mother_n my_o soul_n be_v even_o â—_o psal_n 131._o 1._o â—_o as_o a_o wean_a child_n christ_n in_o his_o incarnation_n exceed_o humble_v himself_o for_o we_o in_o that_o he_o will_v be_v man_n a_o servant_n and_o subject_a to_o death_n yea_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n he_o be_v equal_a to_o god_n god_n 8._o phill._n 2._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o abase_v himself_o to_o behold_v the_o thing_n in_o heaven_n how_o much_o more_o the_o thing_n on_o earth_n the_o great_a god_n have_v two_o house_n where_o he_o dwell_v as_o in_o his_o glory_n he_o 6._o psal_n 113._o 6._o dwell_v in_o heaven_n so_o be_v he_o present_a by_o his_o grace_n to_o dwell_v with_o his_o humble_a afflict_a 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false_o by_o my_o name_n and_o it_o shall_v remain_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o house_n and_o shall_v consume_v it_o with_o the_o timber_n thereof_o and_o the_o stone_n thereof_o oh_o this_o dreadful_a denunciation_n o_o that_o profane_a swearer_n will_v consider_v it_o and_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n hear_n god_n dreadful_a threaten_n on_o themselves_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o all_o that_o they_o have_v yea_o even_o their_o house_n and_o habitation_n where_o they_o dwell_v and_o that_o for_o their_o sake_n how_o many_o time_n do_v the_o lord_n god_n and_o how_o frequent_o forbid_v this_o horrid_a sin_n of_o swear_v you_o shall_v not_o false_o swear_v by_o my_o name_n 12._o levit._fw-la 19_o 12._o neither_o shall_v thou_o profane_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n wherever_o in_o scripture_n this_o be_v add_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v to_o show_v that_o god_n be_v faithful_a in_o revenge_v the_o breach_n of_o his_o commandment_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a that_o he_o be_v faithful_a in_o reward_v the_o observation_n or_o keep_v his_o commandment_n our_o bless_a saviour_n bid_v we_o swear_v not_o at_o all_o that_o be_v in_o our_o ordinary_a discourse_n but_o let_v your_o communication_n be_v 37._o mat._n 5._o 34._o 37._o yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o than_o these_o come_v of_o evil_a the_o word_n in_o the_o original_a be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o that_o evil_a one_o mean_v the_o devil_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o lie_n oath_n and_o blasphemy_n 44._o joh._n 8._o 44._o so_o saint_n james_n but_o above_o all_o 12._o jam._n 5._o 12._o thing_n my_o brethren_n swear_v not_o neither_o by_o heaven_n neither_o by_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v by_o nothing_o which_o be_v either_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n neither_o by_o any_o other_o oath_n but_o let_v your_o yea_o be_fw-mi yea_o and_o your_o nay_o nay_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o damnation_n no_o less_o punishment_n than_o 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keep_v and_o preserve_v they_o subdue_v the_o canaanite_n before_o they_o and_o settle_v they_o in_o that_o land_n for_o a_o possession_n as_o he_o have_v swear_v to_o their_o father_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob._n pharaoh_n say_v who_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o i_o shall_v obey_v his_o voice_n i_o know_v not_o the_o lord_n but_o god_n say_v the_o egyptian_n shall_v know_v that_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n when_o i_o have_v get_v i_o honour_n upon_o pharaoh_n upon_o 18._o exod._n 14._o 18._o his_o chariot_n and_o upon_o his_o horseman_n lord_n when_o thy_o hand_n be_v lift_v up_o they_o will_v not_o see_v but_o they_o shall_v see_v and_o be_v ashamed_a for_o their_o envy_n at_o thy_o people_n 11._o isai_n 26._o 11._o yea_o the_o sire_n of_o thy_o enemy_n shall_v devour_v they_o for_o the_o scripture_n say_v of_o pharaoh_n even_o for_o this_o same_o purpose_n have_v i_o raise_v thou_o up_o that_o i_o may_v show_v my_o power_n in_o thou_o and_o that_o my_o name_n 17._o rom._n 9_o 17._o may_v be_v declare_v in_o all_o the_o earth_n so_o sihon_n king_n of_o heshbon_n though_o probable_o he_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o wonder_n god_n have_v wrought_v for_o israel_n he_o will_v not_o let_v the_o people_n pass_v by_o he_o for_o the_o lord_n harden_v his_o spirit_n and_o make_v his_o heart_n obstinate_a that_o he_o may_v deliver_v he_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o israel_n who_o smoâ—e_v he_o his_o son_n and_o all_o his_o people_n until_o 35._o numb_a 21._o 35._o there_o be_v none_o leave_v he_o alive_a and_o they_o possess_v his_o land_n so_o nebuchadnezar_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v lift_v up_o and_o his_o mind_n harden_v in_o pride_n he_o be_v depose_v from_o his_o kingly_a 21._o dan._n 5._o 20_o 21._o throne_n and_o they_o take_v his_o glory_n from_o he_o and_o he_o be_v drive_v from_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o his_o heart_n be_v make_v like_o the_o beast_n and_o his_o dwell_n be_v with_o the_o wild_a ass_n they_o feed_v he_o with_o grass_n like_o ox_n etc._n etc._n and_o 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caesar_n which_o be_v about_o 22_o year_n after_o christ_n crucify_a and_o jerusalem_n be_v not_o destroy_v by_o titus_n vespâ—sian_n until_o some_o year_n after_o for_o some_o place_n it_o in_o the_o 40th_o year_n but_o the_o most_o authentic_a in_o the_o 38th_o year_n after_o christ_n be_v crucify_a when_o in_o the_o siege_n be_v slay_v eleven_o hundred_o thousand_o in_o the_o war_n take_v captive_n ninety_o seven_o thousand_o beside_o many_o million_o that_o perish_v in_o silence_n thus_o perish_v those_o wicked_a harden_a jew_n as_o they_o have_v wish_v that_o christ_n blood_n may_v be_v on_o they_o and_o on_o their_o child_n and_o so_o it_o have_v rest_v 25._o mat._n 27._o 25._o heavy_o for_o above_o these_o sixteen_o hundred_o year_n and_o they_o be_v as_o vagabond_n on_o the_o earth_n still_o 〈◊〉_d no_o more_o of_o this_o to_o harden_v the_o heart_n may_v have_v reference_n 1._o to_o god_n which_o be_v when_o he_o leave_v a_o man_n in_o his_o natural_a hardness_n not_o soften_a 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stony_a heart_n the_o heart_n of_o adamant_n speak_v of_o in_o scripture_n which_o nothing_o can_v bow_v or_o break_v neither_o promise_n nor_o threaten_n blessing_n nor_o affliction_n unto_o this_o estate_n man_n come_v by_o long_a custom_n in_o sin_n custom_n of_o sin_n bring_v hardness_n of_o heart_n well_o do_v holy_a david_n therefore_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o 104._o psal_n 139._o 24._o 119._o 101._o 104._o deliver_v he_o from_o every_o way_n of_o wickedness_n that_o he_o may_v not_o make_v wickedness_n his_o trade_n his_o customary_a way_n to_o walk_v in_o as_o too_o too_o many_o do_v this_o hardness_n of_o heart_n come_v as_o i_o say_v before_o 1._o by_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n 2._o by_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n 3._o by_o a_o man_n be_v own_o perverse_a will_n this_o the_o apostle_n full_o describe_v they_o 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o walk_v in_o the_o vanity_n of_o their_o mind_n have_v the_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n who_o be_v past_a feeling_n have_v give_v themselves_o over_o into_o lasciviousness_n to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n i_o translate_v it_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n for_o the_o word_n in_o the_o original_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v induration_n or_o harden_v although_o render_v in_o our_o translation_n according_a to_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n whereas_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o 40._o joh._n 12._o 40._o obduco_fw-la obduro_fw-la be_v render_v he_o have_v harden_v their_o heart_n and_o both_o word_n come_v from_o the_o same_o word_n in_o the_o original_a so_o from_o these_o word_n we_o see_v in_o what_o consist_v this_o alienation_n or_o estrang_v from_o god_n namely_o in_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o the_o untamed_a malice_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v deprive_v of_o god_n spirit_n and_o grace_n be_v give_v over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n i._n e._n to_o a_o mind_n void_a of_o judgement_n or_o god_n take_v from_o they_o the_o light_n of_o right_a reason_n for_o all_o 28._o rom._n 1._o 28._o these_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v in_o the_o original_a they_o be_v wilful_o ignorant_a obstinate_o refuse_v the_o light_n of_o god_n which_o be_v offer_v they_o who_o be_v past_a feeling_n have_v lose_v all_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n all_o fear_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o likewise_o all_o just_a feel_n of_o their_o punishment_n have_v deaden_v their_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v stay_v from_o do_v evil_a by_o god_n judgement_n and_o this_o be_v the_o last_o degree_n and_o fullness_n of_o the_o say_a alienation_n from_o god_n by_o which_o a_o man_n be_v not_o only_o destitute_a of_o god_n light_n and_o power_n to_o do_v well_o but_o also_o shake_v off_o the_o only_a curb_n he_o have_v to_o keep_v he_o from_o do_v evil_a which_o be_v his_o conscience_n and_o so_o he_o bring_v himself_o to_o a_o sear_a conscience_n to_o have_v his_o conscience_n sear_v as_o with_o a_o hot_a iron_n that_o have_v lose_v 2_o 1_o tim._n 4._o 2_o all_o manner_n of_o feeling_n and_o motion_n of_o conscience_n as_o a_o cautery_n or_o sear_a iron_n apply_v to_o any_o part_n of_o the_o body_n deaden_v it_o and_o make_v it_o insensible_a for_o conscience_n be_v a_o judge_n and_o a_o witness_n unless_o it_o be_v deadn_v the_o conscience_n be_v but_o a_o correspondency_n and_o relation_n of_o man_n spirit_n unto_o the_o law_n either_o to_o bind_v or_o unbind_v he_o to_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v he_o to_o condemn_v or_o absolve_v he_o
humility_n towards_o god_n and_o that_o be_v a_o holy_a submission_n which_o be_v join_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n submit_v your_o 4._o jam_fw-la 4._o 7._o prov._n 22._o 4._o self_n to_o god_n by_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v riches_n and_o honour_n and_o life_n there_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v join_v together_o q._n by_o what_o argument_n may_v a_o man_n be_v excite_v to_o the_o study_n of_o humility_n towards_o god_n a._n 1._o if_o he_o set_v before_o his_o eye_n the_o majesty_n and_o power_n of_o god_n 2._o if_o he_o think_v on_o the_o nature_n of_o humility_n which_o make_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n fit_a 2._o isa_n 66._o 3._o prov._n 11._o 2._o to_o be_v the_o house_n and_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o wisdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o sacrifice_n unto_o god_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o receptacle_n of_o the_o 5._o psal_n 51._o 19_o prov._n 3._o 3_o 5._o grace_n of_o god_n for_o with_o the_o lowly_a be_v wisdom_n this_o humility_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o be_v also_o a_o singular_a ornament_n 4._o 1_o pet._n 3._o 4._o of_o the_o soul_n the_o ornament_n of_o a_o meek_a and_o quiet_a spirit_n be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n of_o great_a price_n 3._o if_o he_o be_v mindful_a of_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o the_o humble_a the_o lord_n have_v a_o respect_n unto_o they_o to_o this_o man_n will_v the_o 2._o isa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n look_v that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o that_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a 10._o jâ—m_fw-la 4._o 10._o and_o he_o will_v lift_v they_o up_o he_o that_o 14._o luke_n 18._o 14._o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v 4._o if_o he_o consider_v that_o humility_n be_v necessary_a to_o seek_v god_n and_o to_o turnaway_n his_o anger_n and_o when_o the_o lord_n 7._o reph_n 2._o 3._o â—_o cron._n 12._o 7._o see_v that_o they_o humble_v themselves_o he_o say_v because_o they_o have_v humble_v themselves_o therefore_o i_o will_v not_o destroy_v they_o etc._n etc._n 5._o if_o he_o understand_v that_o humility_n be_v require_v in_o every_o duty_n towards_o god_n what_o do_v the_o lord_n require_v of_o thou_o but_o 8._o mic._n 6._o 8._o to_o love_v mercy_n and_o do_v just_o and_o walk_v humble_o with_o thy_o god_n as_o if_o the_o prophet_n have_v say_v we_o can_v never_o walk_v with_o god_n please_v he_o or_o be_v acceptable_a to_o he_o without_o humility_n 2._o of_o humility_n towards_o man_n out_o of_o conscience_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v behave_v ourselves_o humble_o towards_o man_n yea_o and_o the_o sense_n and_o acknowledge_v of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n before_o god_n make_v we_o true_o submissive_a and_o so_o do_v dispose_v we_o to_o true_a humility_n in_o every_o respect_n humility_n towards_o man_n be_v a_o virtue_n definition_n definition_n whereby_o a_o man_n take_v heed_n that_o he_o lift_v not_o up_o himself_o above_o his_o degree_n nor_o willing_o commend_v himself_o as_o know_v that_o whosoever_o exalt_v himself_o shall_v 12._o mat._n 23._o 12._o luk._n 14._o 11._o 2_o cor._n 10._o 12._o be_v abase_v but_o he_o that_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v there_o be_v three_o mark_n of_o humility_n towards_o man_n 1._o a_o humble_a man_n affect_v not_o those_o outward_a sign_n of_o eminency_n as_o the_o uppermost_a 8_o mat._n 2d_o 6_o 7_o 8_o room_n chief_a seat_n greeting_n in_o the_o market_n the_o cup_n and_o knee_n etc._n etc._n like_o proud_a haman_n who_o so_o storm_v and_o be_v full_a of_o wrath_n because_o mordecai_n 5_o ester_n 3._o 2_o 5_o bow_v not_o nor_o do_v he_o obeisance_n but_o in_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n let_v each_o esteem_v 3._o phil._n 2._o 3._o other_o better_a than_o himself_o i_o speak_v not_o to_o countenance_v saucy_a pride_n neglect_n or_o contempt_n for_o we_o shall_v give_v honour_n to_o who_o it_o belong_v honour_n be_v 7._o rom._n 13._o 7._o in_o the_o person_n honour_v not_o in_o the_o person_n honour_v what_o if_o a_o proud_a and_o unmannerly_a person_n sleight_n and_o neglect_v i_o shall_v i_o fret_v myself_o at_o it_o 2._o a_o humble_a man_n bear_v the_o contempt_n of_o himself_o so_o far_o as_o belong_v to_o 13._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 12_o 13._o himself_o so_o david_n when_o shimei_n curse_v he_o and_o slang_v stone_n he_o meek_o reply_v let_v he_o curse_v it_o may_v be_v the_o lord_n will_v look_v upon_o my_o affliction_n and_o will_v requite_v good_a for_o his_o curse_v i_o this_o 12._o 2_o sam._n 16._o 7_o to_o 12._o day_n last_o a_o humble_a man_n will_v not_o aspire_v 5._o psal_n 131._o 2_o 3._o jer._n 14._o 5._o to_o high_a thing_n jeremy_n blame_v baruch_n for_o this_o seek_v thou_o great_a thing_n to_o thyself_o seek_v they_o not_o next_o as_o there_o be_v humility_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n so_o also_o there_o be_v humility_n in_o condition_n and_o estate_n when_o a_o man_n be_v low_a and_o mean_a and_o poor_a in_o the_o world_n there_o be_v also_o a_o voluntary_a humility_n and_o the_o popish_a vow_n of_o 18._o col._n 2._o 18._o beggary_n etc._n etc._n which_o have_v no_o warrant_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o who_o require_v this_o at_o their_o hand_n it_o be_v humility_n in_o heart_n and_o spirit_n which_o be_v here_o mean_v this_o humility_n be_v the_o first_o step_n to_o christianity_n our_o saviour_n say_v whosoever_o 23._o luâ—e_n 9_o 23._o will_v come_v after_o i_o let_v he_o deny_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v me._n a_o man_n that_o be_v not_o humble_v be_v not_o sit_v for_o any_o good_a duty_n god_n offer_v abundant_a mercy_n to_o we_o in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n even_o the_o treasure_n of_o heavenly_a grace_n a_o unhumbled_a and_o a_o proud_a heart_n be_v not_o fit_a to_o receive_v it_o satan_n have_v so_o fill_v his_o heart_n with_o pride_n he_o have_v no_o room_n to_o receive_v it_o he_o do_v 11._o luke_n 16._o 11._o not_o desire_v it_o but_o to_o get_v riches_n and_o honour_n credit_n and_o esteem_v in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o be_v revenge_v on_o those_o who_o he_o apprehend_v have_v slight_v he_o this_o he_o desire_v and_o seek_v after_o he_o care_v not_o for_o the_o true_a riches_n and_o true_a honour_n which_o be_v from_o god_n alone_o tell_v such_o a_o one_o of_o the_o plentiful_a redemption_n wrought_v out_o by_o christ_n death_n what_o do_v he_o esteem_v it_o he_o have_v no_o such_o feeling_n that_o he_o be_v in_o a_o undo_v and_o lose_v condition_n without_o it_o as_o in_o the_o apostle_n day_n some_o be_v such_o proud_a worldly-wise_a fool_n who_o can_v not_o see_v the_o excellency_n of_o heavenly_a knowledge_n but_o esteem_v the_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n foolishness_n so_o st._n paul_n when_o he_o be_v at_o athens_n the_o 21._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 21._o famous_a university_n in_o the_o world_n be_v very_o much_o slight_v of_o those_o great_a philosopher_n and_o scholar_n some_o mock_v 32._o act_n 1â—_n 18_o 32._o and_o other_o say_v what_o will_v this_o babbler_n say_v even_o so_o it_o be_v in_o our_o day_n other_o be_v so_o wise_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n think_v they_o know_v enough_o already_o they_o be_v too_o good_a to_o be_v iustruct_v and_o too_o wise_a to_o be_v teach_v no_o no_o god_n have_v promise_v the_o meek_a he_o will_v guide_v in_o 9_o psal_n 25._o 9_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_a he_o will_v teach_v his_o way_n he_o sill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a 53._o luke_n 1._o 53._o thing_n therefore_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n 6._o mat._n 5._o 6._o for_o they_o shall_v be_v fill_v god_n will_v satiate_v the_o weary_a soul_n and_o replenish_v every_o 25._o jer._n 31._o 25._o sorrowful_a soul_n that_o be_v every_o contrite_a and_o humble_a soul_n which_o be_v sorrowful_a and_o break_a for_o sin_n and_o hunger_v and_o thirste_a after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n god_n will_v satiate_v and_o replenish_v they_o the_o word_n be_v compare_v to_o seed_n 14._o mat._n 4._o 14._o now_o the_o seed_n can_v take_v no_o good_a root_n in_o the_o ground_n until_o it_o be_v break_v and_o turn_v up_o with_o the_o plough_n so_o neither_o can_v the_o word_n take_v any_o place_n in_o the_o heart_n before_o it_o be_v rend_v and_o break_v for_o sin_n and_o from_o sin_n therefore_o the_o prophet_n joel_n bid_v they_o to_o rend_v their_o heart_n 3._o joâ—l_n 2._o 13._o jer._n 4._o 3._o and_o jeremy_n bid_v they_o break_v up_o the_o sallow_a ground_n of_o your_o heart_n and_o sow_v not_o among_o thorn_n if_o that_o man_n will_v not_o thus_o rend_v
i_o pray_v thou_o etc._n etc._n so_o do_v thou_o as_o jacob_n there_o do_v wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n and_o give_v he_o not_o over_o until_o he_o bless_v thou_o so_o david_n pray_v to_o god_n to_o have_v respect_n 10._o psal_n 74._o 10._o to_o the_o covenant_n jeremiah_n likewise_o pray_v do_v not_o 21._o jer._n 14._o 21._o abhor_v we_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n oh_o remember_v break_v not_o thy_o covenant_n with_o we_o so_o look_v to_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o promise_n build_v upon_o they_o hold_v they_o fast_o and_o be_v assure_v that_o in_o god_n good_a time_n though_o perhaps_o not_o in_o thy_o desire_a time_n all_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v and_o god_n will_v either_o give_v thou_o the_o mercy_n desire_v or_o that_o which_o be_v better_o for_o thou_o now_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o misery_n of_o all_o those_o who_o be_v not_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n they_o be_v without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n 12._o eph._n 2._o 12._o and_o have_v no_o hope_n they_o have_v no_o right_n to_o one_o of_o the_o promise_n wicked_a creature_n subject_a to_o many_o want_n and_o need_v much_o assistance_n from_o god_n and_o yet_o can_v have_v no_o confidence_n to_o go_v unto_o god_n oh_o that_o pitiful_a speech_n of_o saul_n i_o be_o 1â—_n 1_o sam._n 28._o 1â—_n sore_o distress_v for_o the_o philistine_n make_v war_n against_o i_o and_o god_n be_v depart_v from_o i_o and_o answer_v i_o no_o more_o etc._n etc._n yea_o as_o they_o have_v no_o comfort_n from_o god_n so_o god_n be_v their_o enemy_n a_o devour_a fire_n unto_o they_o everlasting_a burn_n quick_o and_o easy_o consume_v they_o as_o stubble_n yea_o and_o all_o the_o creature_n be_v at_o enmity_n with_o they_o because_o they_o be_v at_o enmity_n with_o god_n all_o man_n beast_n and_o devil_n may_v hurt_v they_o there_o be_v no_o prohibition_n against_o they_o for_o wicked_a man_n have_v no_o interest_n in_o god_n by_o covenant_n and_o so_o be_v out_o of_o his_o more_o especial_a profection_n god_n oftentimes_o let_v we_o loose_v the_o creature_n against_o they_o go_v and_o worry_v they_o wound_v they_o hurt_v they_o be_v a_o enemy_n unto_o they_o destroy_v they_o affliction_n to_o those_o that_o be_v not_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n be_v as_o a_o cup_n of_o poison_n and_o as_o a_o sword_n for_o their_o destruction_n the_o bread_n and_o meat_n which_o they_o eat_v may_v choke_v they_o though_o they_o have_v a_o civil_a right_n before_o man_n yet_o they_o be_v usurper_n before_o god_n of_o all_o their_o land_n and_o estate_n and_o of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n which_o they_o have_v and_o do_v enjoy_v on_o the_o other_o side_n i_o may_v large_o speak_v of_o the_o comfort_n blessedness_n security_n and_o happiness_n of_o all_o those_o who_o have_v a_o covenant-interest_n in_o god_n and_o who_o can_v true_o say_v to_o the_o lord_n o_o lord_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n read_v job_n 25._o 23._o to_o the_o end_n as_o god_n be_v faithful_a in_o keep_v covenant_n with_o we_o let_v we_o be_v faithful_a in_o keep_v covenant_n with_o god_n in_o covenant_n between_o man_n there_o be_v usual_o a_o league_n offensive_a and_o defensive_a to_o defend_v and_o help_v each_o other_o let_v god_n enemy_n be_v our_o enemy_n as_o david_n say_v do_v not_o i_o hate_v they_o o_o lord_n that_o 21._o psal_n 139._o 21._o hate_v thou_o and_o be_o not_o i_o grieve_v at_o those_o that_o rise_v up_o against_o thou_o i_o hate_v they_o with_o perfect_a hatred_n i_o account_v they_o my_o enemy_n let_v no_o iniquity_n cleave_v unto_o we_o neither_o allow_v we_o ourselves_o in_o any_o one_o know_v sin_n grieve_v when_o god_n name_n be_v dishonour_v his_o law_n break_v his_o sabbath_n profane_v etc._n etc._n let_v every_o thing_n that_o bear_v the_o stamp_n or_o name_n of_o god_n be_v precious_a to_o we_o as_o his_o ordinance_n sabbath_n servant_n etc._n etc._n stand_v up_o in_o god_n 7._o num._n 25._o 7._o cause_n like_o phinehas_n and_o shrink_v not_o back_o side_n not_o with_o any_o ungodly_a speech_n course_n or_o practice_n as_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o to_o make_v we_o his_o people_n and_o to_o be_v call_v our_o god_n so_o let_v not_o we_o be_v afraid_a or_o ashamed_a to_o make_v it_o good_a upon_o all_o occasion_n else_o if_o we_o be_v ashamed_a of_o christ_n and_o his_o word_n here_o of_o we_o will_v he_o be_v ashamed_a when_o he_o come_v in_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o father_n 38._o mark_v 8._o 38._o with_o his_o holy_a angel_n especial_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n we_o be_v not_o a_o shame_n to_o christ_n and_o our_o christian_a profession_n by_o ungodly_a or_o unsuitable_a life_n we_o have_v great_a cause_n of_o admiration_n that_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a and_o most_o holy_a god_n will_v enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o we_o such_o vile_a miserable_a and_o sinful_a creature_n and_o so_o to_o oblige_v himself_o unto_o we_o to_o do_v we_o good_a as_o god_n be_v we_o so_o all_o that_o be_v in_o god_n be_v we_o and_o for_o our_o good_a he_o provide_v 17._o isai_n 54._o 13._o &_o 48._o 17._o for_o we_o for_o soul_n and_o body_n he_o do_v instruct_v and_o teach_v we_o we_o be_v all_o teach_v of_o god_n who_o alone_o teach_v to_o profit_v he_o help_v we_o to_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o to_o hold_v out_o against_o all_o opposition_n he_o comfort_v we_o with_o the_o consolation_n of_o god_n which_o be_v very_o sweet_a and_o precious_a he_o 4._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 4._o encourage_v we_o in_o his_o way_n preserve_v we_o therein_o against_o all_o the_o temptation_n and_o power_n of_o devil_n or_o wicked_a man_n he_o be_v â—1_n josh_n 23._o 6._o psa_fw-la 84._o â—1_n a_o sun_n and_o shield_n to_o we_o to_o direct_v and_o protect_v we_o he_o give_v we_o grace_n and_o glory_n no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v from_o we_o none_o shall_v ever_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o hand_n he_o will_v guide_v we_o with_o his_o counsel_n here_o and_o at_o length_n will_v bring_v we_o safe_a 24._o psal_n 73._o 24._o to_o his_o glory_n that_o where_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v there_o we_o may_v also_o be_v and_o 24._o joh._n 17._o 24._o that_o for_o ever_o we_o have_v also_o a_o right_a to_o the_o creature_n and_o to_o all_o god_n promise_n and_o to_o heaven_n god_n have_v confirm_v and_o ratify_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o 1._o by_o his_o promise_n which_o be_v a_o sure_a word_n therefore_o it_o be_v of_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v of_o grace_n to_o the_o end_n the_o promise_n 19_o rom._n 4._o 16._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 19_o may_v be_v sure_a etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o his_o oath_n god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o show_v to_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o immutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n confirm_v it_o by_o a_o oath_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n that_o be_v his_o word_n and_o his_o oath_n in_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a 18._o heb._n 6._o 17_o 18._o for_o god_n to_o lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n etc._n etc._n 3._o by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o where_o a_o testament_n be_v there_o must_v also_o of_o necessity_n be_v the_o death_n 16._o heb._n 9_o 16._o of_o the_o testator_n by_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v not_o so_o much_o to_o confirm_v the_o promise_n on_o god_n part_n but_o to_o help_v our_o faith_n to_o believe_v they_o and_o to_o rely_v upon_o they_o q._n how_o may_v we_o know_v if_o we_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n a._n 1._o by_o faith_n abraham_n believe_v god_n and_o be_v reckon_v to_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o so_o he_o be_v call_v 3._o rom._n 4._o 3._o the_o friend_n of_o god_n but_o this_o must_v be_v a_o true_a lively_a work_a faith_n a_o faith_n that_o show_v itself_o by_o its_o good_a work_n this_o 9_o act_n 15._o 9_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n 2._o if_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o have_v his_o spirit_n for_o if_o any_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o his._n this_o holy_a spirit_n make_v we_o like_a unto_o god_n and_o so_o testify_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o also_o that_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o covenant_n after_o that_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o be_v seal_v with_o 14._o eph._n â—_o 13_o 14._o that_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v a_o divine_a impression_n of_o light_n and_o a_o inexpressible_a 21._o rev._n 2._o 17._o joh._n 14._o 21._o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o so_o in_o covenant_n with_o he_o none_o know_v it_o but_o
baptize_v into_o his_o death_n christ_n love_v the_o church_n and_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o thâ—â—_n he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o 26._o eph._n 5._o 25_o 26._o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cleanse_v we_o from_o 7._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o all_o sin_n as_o the_o filthiness_n of_o the_o body_n be_v wash_v away_o with_o water_n so_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n you_o be_v wash_v you_o be_v sanctify_v 11._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o you_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lorâ—_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n that_o inward_a wash_n be_v make_v or_o do_v both_o by_o the_o blood_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n 1._o wash_v through_o the_o blood_n oâ—_n christ_n be_v justification_n so_o we_o have_v it_o act_n 22._o 16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v call_v on_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n 2._o wash_v through_o the_o spirit_n be_v regeneration_n when_o we_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n regenerate_v or_o bear_v again_o to_o a_o new_a life_n 11._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o thus_o far_o of_o the_o action_n of_o the_o minister_n now_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o action_n of_o he_o or_o she_o baptize_v every_o faithful_a person_n that_o be_v baptize_v receive_v the_o outward_a baptism_n of_o water_n that_o there_o may_v be_v signify_v and_o seal_v up_o unto_o he_o that_o he_o be_v assure_o wash_v from_o his_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n as_o sure_o as_o his_o body_n be_v sprinkle_v or_o wash_v with_o water_n then_o will_v i_o 25._o ezek._n 36._o 25._o sprinkle_v say_v the_o lord_n clean_a water_n upon_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v clean_o from_o all_o your_o filthiness_n and_o from_o all_o your_o idol_n i_o will_v cleanse_v you_o to_o be_v wash_v with_o the_o blood_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n signify_v to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n justify_v regenerate_v adopt_v to_o be_v the_o son_n or_o child_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v endow_v with_o the_o freedom_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n all_o be_v wash_v with_o water_n but_o believer_n only_o by_o the_o blood_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n therefore_o not_o all_o that_o be_v baptize_v receive_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o regeneration_n but_o the_o believer_n only_o for_o without_o a_o man_n have_v his_o name_n in_o the_o covenant_n the_o seal_n set_v to_o it_o confirm_v nothing_o unto_o he_o to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n as_o very_o worthy_o it_o be_v in_o our_o liturgy_n there_o must_v be_v adjoin_v thanksgiving_n which_o be_v present_o perform_v by_o every_o person_n that_o be_v baptize_v if_o he_o be_v adult_n or_o of_o year_n of_o discretion_n or_o by_o the_o witness_n in_o his_o stead_n if_o he_o be_v a_o infant_n who_o when_o he_o come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n all_o his_o life_n long_o aught_o to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o this_o benefit_n q._n what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o baptism_n a._n especial_o these_o four_o 1._o to_o be_v a_o seal_n to_o we_o of_o our_o receive_n into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o fellowship_n with_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n 2._o by_o the_o outward_a wash_n to_o represent_v and_o confirm_v to_o we_o the_o inward_a cleanse_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o stand_v in_o justification_n and_o regeneration_n eph._n 5._o 26._o so_o in_o this_o sense_n baptism_n as_o it_o be_v 1_o pet._n 3._o 21._o be_v say_v to_o save_v we_o because_o it_o seal_v unto_o we_o eternal_a salvation_n 3._o to_o mind_v we_o of_o repentance_n and_o reform_v our_o life_n for_o we_o be_v baptize_v with_o water_n unto_o repentance_n 11._o mat._n 3._o 11._o 4._o to_o be_v seal_v to_o the_o certain_a hope_n of_o resurrection_n and_o of_o a_o eternal_a bless_a life_n in_o baptism_n original_a sin_n be_v wash_v and_o take_v away_o especial_o as_o concern_v the_o guilt_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o fault_n and_o the_o punishment_n there_o remain_v notwithstanding_o the_o vitiation_n and_o the_o sickness_n namely_o wicked_a lust_n and_o inclination_n to_o evil_n and_o that_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v all_o our_o life_n long_a fight_n against_o sin_n and_o the_o devil_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o papist_n say_v that_o by_o baptism_n right_o administer_v not_o only_o the_o guiltiness_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o original_a sin_n be_v so_o wash_v away_o as_o that_o it_o be_v not_o afterward_o proper_o account_v a_o sin_n but_o we_o contrary_o distinguish_v thus_o of_o sin_n sin_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o guiltiness_n or_o obnoxiousness_n to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o punishment_n together_o by_o one_o act_n be_v take_v away_o in_o baptism_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o error_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v not_o at_o the_o first_o whole_o take_v away_o but_o successive_o and_o by_o little_a and_o little_a or_o by_o degree_n it_o be_v extinguish_v even_o as_o our_o renovation_n or_o renew_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o begin_v increase_v and_o carry_v on_o in_o we_o and_o this_o we_o evince_v by_o these_o four_o reason_n 1._o else_o st._n paul_n will_v not_o so_o great_o bewail_v his_o original_a sin_n if_o after_o baptism_n it_o cease_v to_o be_v a_o sin_n when-as_a he_o cry_v out_o o_o miserable_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v 24._o rom._n 7._o 23_o 24._o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n i_o see_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o my_o member_n 2._o original_a sin_n be_v call_v a_o sin_n exceed_v or_o out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a and_o a_o sin_n that_o hang_v fast_o on_o or_o easy_o encompass_v 13._o rom._n 7._o 13._o we_o about_o 1._o heb._n 12._o 1._o 3._o concupiscence_n be_v the_o root_n of_o actual_a sin_n and_o therefore_o after_o baptism_n it_o must_v needs_o proper_o be_v a_o sin_n 4._o unless_o that_o concupiscence_n be_v a_o sin_n where_o will_v or_o can_v be_v that_o vehement_a and_o hot_a combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o â—lesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o q._n why_o be_v christ_n baptize_v what_o can_v baptism_n signify_v or_o seal_v unto_o he_o he_o have_v no_o sin_n to_o wash_v away_o a._n â—_o that_o he_o may_v fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n that_o be_v for_o we_o and_o on_o our_o behalf_n mat._n 3._o 15._o 2._o that_o he_o may_v in_o his_o own_o person_n commend_v and_o confirm_v baptism_n against_o all_o those_o who_o so_o debase_v and_o decry_v it_o 3._o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v our_o baptism_n in_o himself_o 4._o that_o by_o baptism_n we_o may_v know_v he_o to_o have_v enter_v into_o his_o office_n and_o the_o execution_n of_o it_o q._n how_o do_v baptism_n belong_v to_o infant_n and_o how_o be_v they_o capable_a of_o perform_v the_o condition_n require_v a._n i_o have_v peruse_v the_o learned_a exercitation_n of_o mr._n john_n tomb_n b._n d._n former_o a_o cotemporary_a with_o i_o in_o magdalen-hall_n who_o be_v the_o best_a and_o most_o learned_a of_o that_o opinion_n and_o persuasion_n who_o have_v many_o argument_n against_o infant_n baptism_n which_o require_v a_o large_a volume_n particular_o to_o answer_v i_o shall_v therefore_o only_o lay_v down_o some_o argument_n to_o assert_v the_o laudable_a use_n of_o the_o church_n infant-baptism_n which_o do_v full_o convince_v and_o satisfy_v i_o and_o i_o suppose_v by_o god_n blessing_n on_o serious_a meditation_n and_o consideration_n may_v satisfy_v those_o which_o will_v not_o wilful_o close_v their_o eye_n against_o the_o truth_n argument_n 1._o because_o infant_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o both_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o parent_n themselves_o and_o also_o of_o the_o church_n 14._o 1_o cor._n 7._o 14._o be_v confirm_v by_o this_o sign_n that_o god_n will_v be_v the_o god_n and_o saviour_n as_o of_o the_o faithful_a parent_n so_o of_o their_o seed_n and_o child_n which_o promise_n of_o his_o he_o at_o his_o good_a 5._o rom._n 8._o 29_o 30._o tit._n 3._o 5._o time_n perform_v in_o his_o elect_a 2._o because_o to_o they_o belong_v also_o the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 3._o because_o they_o belong_v to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n 4._o because_o they_o be_v redeem_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o
baptism_n be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o reception_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n q._n wherein_o do_v circumcision_n and_o baptism_n differ_v a._n 1._o in_o the_o rite_n or_o ceremony_n which_o be_v not_o the_o same_o in_o baptism_n as_o in_o circumcision_n for_o in_o baptism_n be_v only_o a_o wash_n but_o in_o circumcision_n a_o cut_n off_o the_o foreakin_n of_o the_o flesh_n 2._o in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o sex_n or_o age_n circumcision_n belong_v only_o to_o male_n and_o at_o eight_o day_n old_a baptism_n belong_v to_o both_o sex_n male_a and_o female_a and_o present_o after_o they_o be_v bear_v 3._o in_o the_o manner_n of_o signify_v circumcision_n on_o god_n part_n promise_v grace_n through_o the_o messiah_n to_o come_v but_o baptism_n through_o christ_n already_o come_v and_o on_o their_o part_n they_o be_v circumcise_a be_v receive_v into_o grace_n by_o believe_v on_o the_o messiah_n to_o come_v but_o we_o through_o faith_n in_o he_o already_o come_v 4._o in_o the_o particular_a promise_n circumcision_n have_v also_o the_o promise_n of_o corporal_a blessing_n as_o of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n etc._n etc._n but_o baptism_n have_v no_o such_o special_a promise_n of_o any_o temporal_a benefit_n 5._o in_o the_o manner_n of_o oblige_v circumcision_n on_o their_o part_n oblige_v they_o to_o the_o keep_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n ceremonial_a judicial_a and_o moral_a but_o baptism_n oblige_v we_o only_o to_o the_o keep_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n that_o be_v to_o faith_n and_o repentance_n 6._o in_o the_o object_n and_o duration_n circumcision_n be_v command_v to_o the_o posterity_n of_o abraham_n only_o and_o the_o proselyte_n and_o be_v to_o endure_v but_o till_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n baptism_n be_v institute_v for_o all_o nation_n that_o will_v come_v into_o the_o society_n of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o close_v up_o all_o with_o these_o few_o head_n aphorism_n about_o baptism_n 1._o baptism_n avail_v though_o administer_v by_o a_o contemptible_a person_n as_o much_o as_o if_o it_o be_v administer_v by_o a_o apostle_n for_o if_o baptism_n be_v in_o the_o merit_n or_o worth_n of_o the_o minister_n than_o it_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o christ_n 2._o the_o power_n of_o baptise_v the_o lord_n have_v reserve_v to_o himself_o it_o be_v christ_n alone_o that_o baptise_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o apply_v of_o the_o outward_a element_n christ_n have_v commit_v to_o his_o minister_n lawful_o call_v and_o depute_v 3._o baptism_n be_v the_o same_o as_o he_o be_v by_o who_o power_n and_o authority_n it_o be_v administer_v not_o as_o he_o be_v by_o who_o it_o be_v perform_v 4._o every_o true_a believer_n in_o baptism_n be_v make_v a_o king_n and_o a_o priest_n and_o prophet_n rev._n 1._o 5._o christ_n wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v we_o king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o father_n so_o st._n crysostome_n when_o as_o christ_n have_v wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o laver_n of_o baptism_n by_o his_o blood_n he_o make_v we_o king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n baptism_n as_o we_o have_v see_v be_v a_o high_a ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o a_o mean_n whereby_o he_o have_v appoint_v to_o communicate_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v neglect_v or_o slight_o esteem_v but_o use_v with_o all_o reverence_n and_o thankful_a devotion_n when_o it_o may_v be_v have_v yet_o where_o god_n deny_v it_o either_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o shortness_n of_o the_o infant_n life_n or_o by_o any_o other_o unavoidable_a necessity_n there_o come_v no_o danger_n from_o the_o want_n of_o sacrament_n but_o only_o from_o the_o contempt_n of_o they_o the_o right_a use_n of_o baptism_n be_v when_o inward_o in_o thy_o heart_n thou_o feel_v some_o motion_n to_o sin_n through_o thy_o lust_n then_o meditate_v on_o that_o solemn_a vow_n thou_o make_v to_o god_n in_o thy_o 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except_o the_o father_n draw_v he_o that_o you_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o his_o power_n to_o we_o ward_v who_o 〈…〉_o eve_o according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mighty_a power_n which_o he_o wrought_v in_o christ_n when_o he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a etc._n etc._n here_o be_v the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o god_n power_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mighty_a power_n which_o be_v express_v as_o much_o in_o the_o conversion_n of_o a_o sinner_n and_o in_o work_v save_a faith_n in_o his_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v manifest_v in_o raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a o_o the_o great_a power_n 56._o eph._n 2._o 4._o 56._o riches_n inmercy_o and_o greatness_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o poor_a sinner_n and_o to_o i_o in_o especial_a wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n have_v quicken_v we_o together_o with_o christ_n and_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o together_o and_o make_v we_o sit_v 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a_o faith_n as_o our_o saviour_n here_o require_v oh_o this_o precious_a faith_n of_o what_o 1._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 1._o absolute_a necessity_n be_v it_o necessary_a to_o everlasting_a salvation_n we_o be_v keep_v by_o â—_o 1_o pet._n 1._o â—_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n believe_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 32._o act_n 16._o 32._o christ_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v which_o be_v the_o answer_n the_o jailor_n have_v of_o paul_n when_o he_o ask_v what_o he_o must_v do_v to_o be_v save_v without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a 2._o heb._n 11._o 6._o verse_n 2._o to_o please_v god_n by_o faith_n the_o elder_n obtain_v a_o good_a report_n faith_n cause_v we_o to_o apprehend_v those_o deep_a mystery_n of_o salvation_n which_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o sense_n we_o can_v never_o fathom_v as_o trinity_n in_o unity_n the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n be_v unprofitable_a to_o we_o if_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o 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work_v by_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o love_n it_o show_v itself_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o new-life_n which_o be_v comprehend_v under_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n 3._o 1_o thess_n 1._o 3._o we_o read_v of_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n our_o faith_n must_v not_o be_v a_o dead_a and_o idle_a faith_n but_o a_o lively_a and_o work_a faith_n show_v itself_o by_o its_o fruit_n and_o effect_n 20._o jaum_v 2._o 18._o verse_n 20._o show_v i_o thy_o faith_n by_o thy_o work_n faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a there_o can_v be_v no_o justify_v and_o save_v faith_n separate_v from_o good_a work_n for_o he_o who_o true_o do_v good_a work_n have_v a_o lively_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o root_n and_o spring_n of_o they_o and_o good_a work_n be_v proper_a perpetual_a and_o inseparable_a from_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n so_o we_o must_v reconcile_v those_o two_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o seem_v contrary_a to_o each_o other_o in_o jam._n 2._o 24._o you_o see_v then_o that_o by_o work_n a_o man_n be_v justify_v and_o not_o by_o faith_n only_o and_o rom._n 3._o 28_o we_o conclude_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n the_o meaning_n be_v thus_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n only_o by_o faith_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o our_o good_a work_n which_o be_v the_o true_a fruit_n of_o save_v lively_a faith_n declare_v we_o to_o be_v just_a before_o man_n let_v we_o therefore_o be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a 12._o câ—â—â—_n 1._o 10._o coll._n 2._o 7._o 2_o thess_n 1._o 3._o heb._n 10._o 22._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 1._o judas_n 20._o rom._n 3._o 22._o rev._n 14._o 12._o work_n and_o be_v establish_v in_o the_o faith_n let_v our_o faith_n grow_v exceed_o that_o we_o may_v have_v that_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n this_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v a_o precious_a faith_n as_o we_o say_v before_o so_o it_o be_v a_o most_o holy_a faith_n it_o be_v call_v the_o faith_n of_o god_n rom._n 3._o and_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n where_o the_o object_n be_v put_v for_o the_o subject_n and_o in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n above_o all_o we_o be_v 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o bid_v to_o take_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n now_o a_o shield_n be_v a_o instrument_n of_o war_n make_v for_o defence_n to_o award_v and_o keep_v off_o the_o blow_n of_o a_o enemy_n such_o a_o shield_n be_v faith_n to_o bear_v off_o and_o beat_v back_o the_o sierce_a temptation_n of_o satan_n who_o we_o must_v resist_v be_v stead_n fast_o in_o the_o faith_n 9_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 9_o
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unto_o we_o sanctification_n therefore_o suck_v holiness_n from_o christ_n 3._o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n not_o only_o to_o apprehend_v and_o lay_v hold_v on_o the_o promise_n iâ—_n general_a but_o also_o those_o promise_n in_o particular_a which_o do_v more_o especial_o belong_v to_o sanctification_n then_o i_o will_v sprinkle_v etc._n ezek._n 36._o 26_o etc._n etc._n clean_a water_n upon_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v clean_o from_o all_o your_o filthiness_n and_o from_o all_o your_o idol_n i_o will_v cleanse_v you_o 4._o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v lead_v and_o guide_v by_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o many_o as_o be_v 14._o rom._n 8._o 13_o 14._o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o we_o also_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n god_n have_v choose_v we_o to_o 13._o 2_o thess_n 2._o 13._o salvation_n through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o 16._o rom._n 15._o 16._o spirit_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o be_v three_o thing_n must_v be_v observe_v for_o holiness_n sake_n 1._o shamefacedness_n of_o body_n 2._o chasteness_n of_o mind_n for_o we_o may_v commit_v contemplative_a adultery_n with_o wanton_a glance_n of_o the_o eye_n so_o christ_n say_v whosoever_o look_v on_o a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o have_v commit_v adultery_n with_o 28._o mat._n 5._o 28._o she_o already_o in_o his_o heart_n 3._o truth_n of_o doctrine_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a speech_n of_o st._n ambrose_n let_v we_o learn_v the_o envy_n of_o former_a saint_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v their_o patience_n for_o they_o show_v no_o envy_n in_o their_o suffering_n but_o mere_o patience_n and_o let_v we_o know_v they_o not_o to_o be_v of_o a_o better_a nature_n than_o we_o be_v but_o of_o great_a obedience_n not_o that_o they_o do_v not_o know_v vice_n and_o corruption_n as_o well_o as_o we_o but_o they_o strive_v more_o to_o subdue_v and_o amend_v they_o he_o that_o desire_v to_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o christ_n must_v strive_v to_o keep_v himself_o from_o deceit_n and_o wickedness_n if_o thou_o will_v live_v with_o christ_n thou_o must_v live_v after_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o if_o thou_o desire_v to_o have_v fellowship_n with_o the_o saint_n strive_v to_o cleanse_v thy_o heart_n from_o all_o thought_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n for_o the_o heavenly_a palace_n will_v receive_v noâ—e_v but_o holy_a just_a innocent_a and_o pure_a person_n the_o first_o degree_n of_o holiness_n be_v to_o love_v holiness_n and_o then_o to_o love_v those_o who_o live_v holy_o for_o holy_a person_n be_v not_o before_o holiness_n but_o holiness_n be_v before_o they_o he_o do_v speak_v foolish_o who_o say_v that_o he_o love_v and_o respect_v holy_a person_n who_o sleight_v and_o contemn_v holiness_n by_o this_o we_o know_v that_o we_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n when_o we_o love_v god_n 2._o 1_o joh._n 5._o 2._o and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n entertain_v into_o thy_o heart_n that_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n if_o thou_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n thou_o be_v none_o of_o his._n 9_o eph._n 1._o 13._o rom._n 8._o 9_o he_o who_o have_v christ_n have_v holiness_n for_o holiness_n have_v a_o double_a relation_n unto_o christ_n 1._o as_o christ_n be_v the_o principle_n and_o fountain_n of_o holiness_n whence_o it_o come_v 2._o as_o he_o be_v the_o rule_n and_o pattern_n of_o holiness_n to_o which_o it_o answer_v of_o these_o two_o more_o full_o 1._o christ_n be_v the_o principle_n of_o holiness_n by_o who_o it_o be_v wrought_v he_o 2._o isai_n 26._o 1â—_n psal_n 87._o 7._o joh._n 1._o 16._o psal_n 133._o 2._o work_v all_o our_o work_n in_o we_o all_o our_o spring_n be_v from_o he_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o all_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n the_o ointment_n run_v down_o from_o aaron_n head_n to_o the_o skirt_n of_o his_o garment_n to_o denote_v the_o effusion_n of_o the_o spirit_n 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call_v meek_o resign_v his_o soul_n 4â—_n luk._n 23._o 4â—_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o so_o the_o whole_a life_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o exemplary_a precept_n unto_o man_n and_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o follow_v man_n any_o far_a than_o they_o 4._o 1_o cor._n 11._o 1._o rev._n 14._o 4._o follow_v christ_n let_v we_o follow_v the_o lamb_n whithersoever_o he_o go_v now_o if_o christ_n be_v a_o rule_n and_o pattern_n of_o holiness_n unto_o we_o then_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o a_o rule_n to_o ourselves_o every_o thing_n that_o moses_n do_v about_o the_o material_a tabernacle_n be_v to_o be_v do_v according_a to_o the_o pattern_n which_o he_o have_v see_v in_o the_o 5._o heb._n 8._o 5._o mount_n and_o every_o thing_n which_o we_o do_v in_o these_o spiritual_a tabernacle_n we_o be_v to_o do_v it_o after_o the_o pattern_n of_o he_o who_o be_v set_v before_o we_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n so_o 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by_o he_o in_o his_o way_n the_o more_o we_o follow_v christ_n the_o near_a still_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o let_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o our_o natural_a self_n and_o our_o sinful_a self_n and_o christ_n will_v be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o we_o he_o will_v guide_v we_o comfort_n counsel_n 17._o 2_o thess_n 2._o 17._o settle_v strengthen_v establish_v we_o in_o every_o good_a word_n and_o work_n in_o this_o our_o pilgrimage_n in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o 24._o psal_n 73._o 24._o at_o length_n in_o his_o own_o good_a time_n bring_v we_o safe_o to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n hereafter_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o a_o comely_a and_o become_a thing_n holiness_n be_v what_o holiness_n be_v and_o the_o part_n of_o it_o and_o how_o to_o attain_v it_o holiness_n be_v a_o become_a thing_n as_o moses_n when_o he_o have_v long_o converse_v 29._o exod._n 34._o 29._o with_o god_n his_o face_n do_v shine_v so_o the_o saint_n who_o fellowship_n true_o be_v with_o the_o father_n and_o 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salvation_n the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o elect_a and_o choose_v of_o god_n it_o be_v to_o be_v teach_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n through_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o goodwill_n of_o god_n towards_o they_o to_o be_v regenerate_v and_o through_o faith_n to_o be_v make_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n go_v on_o in_o that_o way_n apprehend_v comfort_n â—nd_a joy_n in_o god_n and_o so_o be_v keep_v to_o life_n everlasting_a god_n sanctify_v of_o we_o and_o our_o sanctify_v of_o god_n do_v differ_v for_o we_o sanctify_v god_n by_o believe_v by_o attribute_v to_o god_n his_o holiness_n that_o be_v all_o his_o holy_a attribute_n which_o he_o claim_v to_o himself_o in_o his_o word_n by_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v they_o and_o by_o our_o holy_a obedience_n sanctify_v of_o god_n contain_v the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n 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