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most_o willing_a and_o also_o most_o able_a to_o help_v us._n now_o that_o our_o prayer_n may_v be_v make_v in_o such_o wise_a as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v first_o we_o must_v see_v that_o we_o be_v in_o heart_n and_o mind_n no_o otherwise_o prepare_v then_o become_v those_o that_o enter_v into_o talk_n with_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v eccl._n 28._o before_o thou_o pray_v prepare_v thyself_o and_o be_v not_o as_o one_o that_o tempt_v god_n we_o must_v consider_v therefore_o when_o we_o pray_v in_o who_o presence_n we_o stand_v to_o who_o we_o speak_v and_o what_o we_o desire_v we_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o almighty_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n &_o all_o thing_n therein_o contain_v to_o who_o eternal_a majesty_n innumerable_a thousand_o of_o angel_n do_v assist_v serve_v and_o obey_v we_o speak_v unto_o he_o who_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o our_o heart_n before_o who_o nothing_o be_v more_o odious_a than_o hypocrisy_n &_o dissimulation_n we_o ask_v those_o 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our_o distrust_v and_o doubtful_a heart_n our_o carnal_a our_o secure_a our_o idle_a heart_n our_o impure_a malicious_a arrogant_a envious_a wrathful_a impatient_a covetous_a hypocritical_a and_o epicurall_a heart_n &_o in_o place_n thereof_o give_v we_o new_a heart_n soft_a heart_n faithful_a heart_n merciful_a heart_n love_v obedient_a chaste_a pure_a holy_a righteous_a true_a simple_a lowly_a &_o patient_a heart_n to_o fear_v thou_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o write_v thy_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n graft_v it_o in_o our_o mind_n we_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n make_v we_o diligent_a and_o happy_a in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n take_v into_o thy_o custody_n and_o governance_n for_o ever_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n our_o life_n and_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o have_v tempt_v we_o never_o further_o than_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v and_o whatsoever_o thou_o know_v we_o have_v need_n of_o in_o 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praise_n and_o honour_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n i._o b._n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o he_o also_o our_o father_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o hear_v our_o prayer_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n for_o his_o merit_n and_o cruel_a death_n which_o he_o suffer_v to_o deliver_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n send_v into_o our_o heart_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o true_a lively_a &_o steadfast_a faith_n that_o the_o clear_a light_n and_o brightness_n of_o thy_o gospel_n the_o glory_n of_o christ_n may_v shine_v unto_o we_o and_o lighten_v our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v and_o understand_v the_o wonderful_a and_o unspeakable_a riches_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ_n and_o by_o christ_n o_o father_n of_o glory_n give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n &_o bring_v we_o unto_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o this_o thy_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n &_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thyself_o open_v and_o lighten_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v know_v what_o the_o hope_n be_v whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v we_o and_o how_o the_o rich_a glory_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n be_v upon_o thy_o saint_n and_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o thy_o power_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o true_a faith_n by_o understanding_n and_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n we_o may_v be_v indeed_o as_o we_o be_v call_v true_a christian_n and_o unfeigned_a professor_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n to_o worship_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o grace_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n amen_n o_o dear_a father_n write_v in_o our_o heart_n love_n of_o thy_o law_n hate_v to_o all_o sin_n thankfulness_n of_o heart_n and_o continual_a heat_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spâ—rit_n be_v all_o honour_n majesty_n glory_n thanks_o rule_v empire_n and_o dominion_n for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o form_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o strength_n and_o increase_n of_o faith_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n luk_n 17._o eternal_a praise_n and_o thanks_o be_v give_v unto_o thou_o dear_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n 4._o ephe._n 4._o in_o heavenly_a thing_n by_o christ_n in_o that_o thou_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v without_o blame_n before_o thou_o through_o he_o by_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o who_o after_o we_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o our_o salvation_n wherein_o we_o believe_v 8._o rom._n 8._o we_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n which_o spirit_n have_v and_o do_v bear_v witness_n unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n and_o therefore_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o thus_o most_o gracious_a father_n when_o thou_o have_v once_o give_v the_o earnest_a penny_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o our_o heart_n thou_o do_v not_o repent_v of_o thy_o gift_n and_o calling_n neither_o will_v thou_o at_o any_o time_n break_v thy_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o christ_n thy_o son_n merit_n confirm_v in_o we_o by_o that_o seal_n &_o love_v token_n for_o what_o though_o we_o be_v weak_a in_o our_o belief_n 3._o rom._n 3._o shall_v our_o unbelief_n make_v thy_o promise_n of_o none_o effect_v no_o thou_o will_v always_o be_v find_v true_a but_o all_o man_n be_v liar_n and_o yet_o lord_n thou_o do_v most_o gracious_o behold_v and_o accept_v be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a a_o spark_n of_o faith_n we_o say_v therefore_o and_o cry_v unto_o thou_o 9_o mar._n 9_o with_o one_o that_o weep_v and_o say_v i_o believe_v lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n yea_o that_o little_a be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a be_v thy_o mere_a gift_n also_o the_o which_o as_o thou_o have_v begin_v so_o most_o merciful_a lord_n increase_v yâ—_z same_o more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n amen_o a_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o his_o great_a benefit_n honour_n and_o praise_n be_v give_v to_o thou_o lord_n god_n almighty_a most_o dear_a father_n of_o heaven_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n show_v unto_o we_o in_o that_o â—t_a have_v please_v thy_o gracious_a goodness_n free_o and_o of_o thy_o own_o accord_n to_o elect_v and_o choose_v we_o to_o salvation_n afore_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o even_o like_o continual_a thanks_o be_v give_v unto_o thou_o for_o create_v we_o after_o thy_o own_o image_n for_o redeem_v we_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n when_o we_o be_v utter_o lose_v for_o sanctify_v we_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o revelation_n and_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o sacred_a word_n for_o help_v and_o succour_v we_o in_o all_o our_o need_n and_o necessity_n for_o save_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o comfort_v we_o so_o fatherly_a in_o all_o our_o trouble_n &_o affliction_n for_o spare_v we_o so_o long_o and_o give_v
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the_o world_n or_o with_o the_o foolish_a imagination_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n final_o we_o must_v be_v in_o christian_n charity_n love_n and_z concord_n with_o all_o man_n seek_v unfeigned_a hearty_a and_o brotherly_a reconciliation_n if_o we_o have_v offend_v any_o man_n before_o we_o enter_v into_o prayer_n or_o else_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v our_o prayer_n yea_o they_o be_v otherwise_o execrable_a and_o full_a of_o damnable_a hypocrisy_n in_o god_n sight_n and_o this_o that_o be_v speak_v of_o prayer_n may_v be_v say_v also_o of_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o any_o other_o service_n of_o god_n we_o must_v therefore_o lay_v aside_o all_o malice_n envy_n wrath_n grudge_n contention_n wrangle_v dissimulation_n all_o guileful_a crafty_a and_o subtle_a deal_n and_o with_o a_o single_a heart_n do_v to_o other_o as_o we_o will_v they_o shall_v do_v to_o us._n 8_o 1._o pet._n 8_o peter_n will_v that_o such_o as_o have_v once_o tasâ—ed_v how_o good_a and_o bounteous_a the_o lord_n be_v 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you_o have_v any_o thing_n against_o any_o man_n thaâ—_n your_o father_n also_o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n may_v forgive_v you_o your_o trespass_n for_o if_o you_o will_v not_o forgive_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n will_v not_o pardon_v your_o trespass_n moreover_o we_o must_v have_v such_o a_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o wretchedness_n as_o may_v work_v in_o we_o a_o earnest_a sorrow_n and_o vexation_n of_o mind_n for_o the_o same_o example_n whereof_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n when_o they_o say_v that_o cut_v of_o the_o deep_a deepness_n and_o out_o of_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n they_o utter_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o sorrowful_a voice_n he_o that_o desire_v mercy_n must_v have_v a_o feel_n of_o his_o own_o misery_n and_o therefore_o say_v david_n heale_n my_o soul_n o_o lord_n for_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o my_o flesh_n say_v he_o because_o of_o thy_o displeasure_n neiâ—her_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n this_o anguish_n &_o sorrow_n stir_v up_o in_o god_n child_n a_o fervent_a desire_n to_o obtain_v comfort_n help_n and_o succour_v at_o god_n hand_n and_o therefore_o such_o as_o feel_v themselves_o oppress_v with_o great_a calamity_n have_v by_o the_o help_n of_o man_n no_o hope_n of_o deliverance_n do_v cry_n unto_o god_n with_o afflict_a heart_n as_o david_n do_v in_o his_o distress_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o god_n even_o for_o the_o liuâ—ng_n god_n and_o as_o the_o hart_n be_v wound_v brai_v for_o the_o river_n of_o water_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n this_o be_v that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o s._n paul_n say_v work_v in_o god_n child_n repentance_n to_o saluatio_fw-la the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o to_o they_o say_v david_n that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a heart_n and_o will_v save_v all_o such_o as_o be_v afflict_v in_o spirit_n to_o he_o will_v i_o look_v even_o unto_o he_o say_v 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much_o great_a remedy_n thy_o fatherly_a providence_n have_v ordain_v for_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_o natural_a son_n into_o this_o world_n the_o vale_n of_o misery_n to_o loose_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o take_v away_o my_o sin_n 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o therefore_o satan_n have_v now_o nothing_o to_o brag_v of_o for_o through_o christ_n all_o that_o believe_v in_o thou_o 5._o 1._o joh_n 5._o &_o so_o become_v thy_o child_n do_v overcome_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n &_o the_o devil_n and_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n which_o over_o come_v they_o all_o even_o our_o faith_n that_o faith_n i_o mean_v which_o be_v persuade_v that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n 5._o joh._n 3._o joh._n 5._o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n that_o faith_n which_o believe_v the_o testimony_n to_o be_v true_a which_o thou_o god_n the_o father_n do_v testify_v of_o thy_o son_n so_o make_v thou_o no_o liar_n and_o this_o be_v the_o testimony_n that_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o eternal_a life_n that_o faith_n which_o believe_v that_o thou_o father_n who_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o death_n shall_v also_o quicken_v our_o mortal_a body_n 8_o rom._n 8_o through_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o us._n that_o faith_n which_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v true_a which_o thy_o son_n christ_n affirm_v with_o a_o double_a oath_n say_v very_o 1._o joh._n 1._o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o the_o work_n that_o i_o do_v the_o same_o shall_v he_o do_v and_o great_a work_n than_o these_o shall_v he_o do_v 15._o joh._n 15._o because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o father_n and_o final_o that_o faith_n which_o believe_v that_o now_o christ_n have_v be_v lift_v upon_o the_o cross_n he_o shall_v draw_v all_o thing_n unto_o he_o this_o faith_n i_o say_v be_v the_o victory_n which_o overcom_v our_o enemy_n the_o devil_n 12._o joh._n 12._o the_o world_n and_o our_o flesh_n thou_o therefore_o dear_a father_n which_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v whatsoever_o i_o shall_v ask_v in_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n name_n 3â—_n 1._o joh._n 3â—_n for_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o infallible_a truth_n sake_n do_v now_o in_o i_o the_o thing_n that_o he_o come_v for_o lose_v in_o i_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o take_v away_o my_o sin_n i_o beseech_v thou_o make_v steadfast_a my_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o thy_o promise_a mercy_n and_o merciful_a promise_n so_o that_o i_o assure_o believe_v in_o thou_o may_v have_v as_o thou_o have_v promise_v everlasting_a life_n &_o make_v thou_o dear_a god_n no_o liar_n may_v believe_v feel_v and_o know_v in_o my_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o the_o same_o everlasting_a life_n be_v thy_o mere_a and_o free_a gift_n unto_o i_o yea_o already_o of_o thy_o great_a goodness_n undoubted_o give_v i_o be_v now_o translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 3._o colos_n 3._o in_o thankfulness_n whereof_o lord_n cause_n i_o now_o daily_o to_o mortify_v my_o earthly_a member_n yea_o dear_a father_n since_o thy_o spirit_n which_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o death_n dwell_v within_o i_o do_v thou_o who_o raise_v christ_n from_o death_n quicken_v my_o mortal_a body_n through_o thy_o spirit_n so_o dwell_v within_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o yea_o lord_n jesu_n according_a to_o thy_o promise_n because_o thou_o be_v now_o go_v to_o thy_o father_n make_v i_o work_v the_o wonderful_a great_a work_n that_o thou_o speak_v off_o 6.4_o joh._n 6.4_o i_o mean_v make_v i_o be_v of_o myself_o but_o a_o lump_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o monster_n most_o ugly_a as_o the_o vice_n whereof_o the_o member_n of_o my_o earthly_a body_n be_v above_o declare_v to_o be_v compact_v do_v prove_v make_v i_o i_o say_v yet_o through_o thy_o grace_n to_o hate_v abhor_v flee_v and_o subdue_v all_o adultery_n whoredom_n uncleanness_n unnatural_a lust_n evil_a concupiscence_n unordinate_a desire_n wantonness_n tenderness_n delicatenes_n idleness_n drunkenness_n gluttony_n 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and_o fructify_v with_o great_a increase_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v after_o the_o preach_n of_o god_n word_n 13._o 1_o pet._n 4._o num._n 26_o deut._n 29._o josu_fw-la 7._o mat._n 13._o almighty_a god_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n we_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o that_o this_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n now_o sow_v among_o we_o may_v take_v such_o deep_a root_n that_o neither_o the_o burn_a heat_n of_o affliction_n or_o persecution_n cause_v it_o to_o wither_v neither_o the_o thorny_a care_n of_o this_o life_n do_v choke_v it_o but_o that_o as_o seed_v sow_v in_o good_a ground_n it_o may_v bring_v forth_o thirty_o sixty_o and_o a_o hundred_o fold_n as_o thy_o heavenly_a wisdom_n have_v appoint_v and_o because_o we_o have_v need_v continual_o to_o crave_v many_o thing_n at_o thy_o hand_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n to_o grant_v we_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n 6._o luke_n 17._o rom._n 8._o james._n 5._o 1_o joh._n 5_o rom._n 12._o wis_v 6._o to_o direct_v our_o 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psal_n 95_o heb_fw-mi 14._o 2._o joh._n 2._o that_o no_o hardness_n of_o heart_n no_o hypocrisy_n no_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o eye_n nor_o enticement_n of_o the_o world_n do_v draw_v we_o away_o from_o thy_o obedience_n and_o see_v the_o time_n be_v dangerous_a wherein_o we_o live_v let_v thy_o fatherly_a providence_n defend_v we_o against_o the_o violence_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o special_o against_o the_o furious_a rage_n of_o that_o romish_a idol_n enemy_n to_o thy_o christ_n furthermore_o forasmuch_o as_o by_o thy_o apostle_n we_o be_v teach_v to_o make_v our_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n for_o all_o man_n 4._o epl._n c._n 13._o rom._n 11._o 2._o cor._n 4._o we_o pray_v not_o only_o for_o ourselves_o here_o present_a but_o beseech_v thou_o also_o to_o reduce_v all_o such_o as_o be_v yet_o ignorant_a from_o the_o miserable_a captivity_n of_o blindness_n and_o error_n to_o the_o pure_a understanding_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a truth_n that_o we_o all_o with_o one_o consent_n and_o unity_n of_o mind_n may_v worship_v thou_o our_o only_a god_n and_o saviour_n we_o beseech_v thou_o also_o most_o dear_a father_n for_o pastor_n and_o minister_n 6._o john_n 21._o mat_n 18._o john_n 9_o mat._n 6._o to_o who_o thou_o have_v commit_v the_o dispensation_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o charge_n of_o thy_o choose_a people_n that_o both_o in_o their_o life_n and_o doctrine_n they_o may_v the_o find_v faithful_a set_n only_o before_o their_o eye_n thy_o glory_n &_o that_o by_o they_o all_o poor_a sheep_n which_o wander_v and_o go_v astray_o may_v be_v seek_v out_o and_o bring_v to_o thy_o fold_n again_o that_o it_o will_v please_v thou_o to_o deliver_v the_o church_n from_o such_o idle_a shepherd_n wolf_n and_o hireling_n as_o seek_v themselves_o their_o belly_n 6._o pro_fw-la 21._o john_n 16.1_o rom._n 13._o john_n 6._o and_o not_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o safeguard_n of_o thy_o flock_n moreover_o because_o the_o heart_n of_o ruler_n be_v in_o thy_o hand_n we_o make_v our_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o for_o all_o prince_n and_o magistrate_n to_o who_o thou_o have_v commit_v the_o administration_n of_o justice_n especial_o o_o lord_n for_o the_o king_n majesty_n that_o it_o will_v please_v thou_o to_o endue_v he_o with_o thy_o plentiful_a grace_n and_o principal_a spirit_n that_o he_o may_v with_o a_o pure_a faith_n acknowledge_v jesus_n christ_n thy_o only_a son_n to_o be_v king_n of_o all_o king_n and_o governor_n of_o all_o governor_n even_o as_o thou_o have_v give_v all_o power_n unto_o he_o both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o so_o work_v in_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o consider_v who_o minister_n he_o be_v may_v hearty_o seek_v and_o zealous_o promote_v thy_o true_a honour_n and_o glory_n careful_o travel_v to_o bring_v thy_o people_n commit_v to_o his_o charge_n and_o yet_o remain_v almost_o in_o all_o part_n of_o his_o realm_n in_o miserable_a blindness_n and_o dark_a ignorance_n to_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o rule_v and_o guide_v they_o as_o he_o be_v teach_v and_o command_v by_o thy_o holy_a word_n also_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o endue_v alâ—_n such_o as_o be_v in_o any_o authority_n under_o he_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v find_v upright_o and_o faithful_a in_o their_o call_n favourer_n and_o furtherer_n of_o thy_o holy_a gospel_n maintainer_n &_o defender_n of_o the_o true_a preacher_n and_o minister_n thereof_o and_o such_o as_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n will_v seek_v not_o themselves_o but_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o commodity_n of_o thy_o people_n and_o for_o that_o we_o be_v all_o member_n of_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n we_o make_v our_o request_n unto_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o all_o such_o as_o be_v afflict_v with_o any_o kind_n of_o cross_n or_o tribulation_n as_o war_n plague_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 2._o rom._n 12._o jacob._n 5._o famine_n sickness_n poverty_n imprisonment_n persecution_n banishment_n or_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o thy_o rod_n whether_o it_o be_v grief_n of_o body_n or_o unquietness_n of_o mind_n that_o it_o will_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v they_o patience_n and_o constancy_n 13._o 2._o co._n 12._o heb._n 13._o till_o thou_o send_v they_o full_a deliverance_n out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n final_o o_o lord_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o show_v thy_o great_a mercy_n upon_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v persecute_v cast_v into_o prison_n and_o daily_o condemn_v to_o death_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o thy_o truth_n 1_o heb._n 13._o rom._n 8._o psal_n 4._o john_n 1_o and_o though_o they_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o man_n aid_n yet_o let_v thy_o sweet_a comfort_n never_o depart_v from_o they_o but_o so_o inflam_n their_o heart_n with_o
my_o intolerable_a heaviness_n i_o cry_v to_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n and_o from_o heaven_n thou_o hard_a my_o groan_n &_o thereupon_o first_o prepare_v my_o hart_n to_o ask_v comfort_n of_o thou_o and_o then_o thou_o do_v accept_v my_o prayer_n and_o give_v i_o plentiful_o my_o ask_n oh_o my_o soul_n consider_v well_o that_o thou_o be_v never_o able_a to_o declare_v the_o exceed_a goodness_n of_o god_n in_o this_o that_o he_o hear_v the_o very_a desire_n of_o thou_o be_v afflict_v who_o be_v so_o ready_a favourable_o to_o grant_v the_o request_n of_o the_o afflict_a that_o oftentimes_o he_o tarry_v not_o until_o they_o do_v call_v but_o or_o ever_o they_o call_v upon_o he_o favourable_o hear_v they_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o afflict_a thou_o hear_v o_o lord_n thou_o prepare_v their_o heart_n 77_o psal_n 77_o and_o thy_o ear_n hear_v they_o oh_o lord_n my_o god_n marvelous_a thing_n be_v these_o whether_o i_o consider_v of_o this_o marvelous_a manner_n of_o thy_o hear_n or_o else_o the_o marvelous_a nature_n &_o property_n of_o thy_o goodness_n marvelous_a not_o doubt_n be_v that_o thy_o hear_n whereby_o the_o very_a desire_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v hear_v but_o much_o more_o marvelous_a be_v this_o thy_o goodness_n which_o tarry_v not_o until_o the_o afflict_a do_v desire_v thy_o help_n but_o prepare_v first_o their_o heart_n to_o desire_v and_o then_o thou_o give_v they_o their_o desire_n yea_o lord_n worthy_a of_o all_o praise_n it_o can_v otherwise_o be_v for_o how_o shall_v thou_o do_v otherwise_o then_o thy_o nature_n and_o property_n be_v be_v not_o thou_o very_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n itself_o how_o can_v thou_o then_o but_o pity_n and_o help_v misery_n be_v not_o thou_o both_o the_o creator_n and_o also_o the_o conserver_n of_o all_o thing_n insomuch_o as_o the_o lion_n whelp_n roar_v after_o their_o prey_n do_v seek_v their_o food_n at_o thy_o hand_n and_o the_o raven_n bird_n lack_v meat_n 94._o psal_n 147._o esa_n 94._o do_v call_v upon_o thou_o if_o then_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n &_o tender_a care_n o_o lord_n upon_o all_o thy_o creature_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o very_a beast_n and_o fowl_n have_v this_o experience_n of_o thy_o goodness_n in_o their_o necessity_n that_o their_o roar_n &_o cry_n have_v the_o strength_n of_o earnest_a call_n and_o desire_n how_o much_o rather_o do_v these_o sigh_n groan_n and_o desperate_a heaviness_n of_o man_n but_o chief_o of_o thy_o child_n cry_v and_o call_v loud_a in_o thy_o ear_n though_o they_o speak_v never_o a_o word_n at_o all_o shall_v i_o then_o now_o despair_v of_o thy_o fatherly_a mercy_n while_o present_o i_o feel_v thou_o stir_v up_o my_o soul_n and_o heart_n to_o crave_v help_n at_o thy_o hand_n shall_v i_o think_v that_o thou_o will_v absent_v thyself_o for_o ever_o that_o thou_o will_v be_v no_o more_o entreat_v that_o thy_o mercy_n be_v clean_o go_v that_o thy_o promise_n be_v come_v utter_o to_o a_o end_n &_o that_o thou_o will_v now_o shut_v up_o thy_o love_a kindness_n in_o displeasure_n nay_o lord_n for_o all_o alteration_n be_v of_o thy_o right_a hand_n and_o turn_v always_o to_o the_o best_a to_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o all_o this_o be_v but_o my_o own_o infirmity_n for_o thou_o be_v ever_o one_o thy_o promise_n be_v infallible_a and_o thy_o love_n towards_o thou_o everlasting_o during_o i_o will_v therefore_o in_o this_o my_o present_a tentation_n &_o grievous_a assault_n pour_v out_o the_o heaviness_n of_o my_o heart_n before_o thou_o dear_a father_n out_o of_o the_o deep_a will_v i_o cry_v and_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o 1._o psal_n 1._o from_o who_o i_o assure_o know_v my_o help_n be_v come_v i_o will_v also_o for_o my_o present_a comfort_n call_v to_o remembrance_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n towards_o i_o already_o show_v the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o benefit_n the_o greatness_n of_o the_o saâ—e_v the_o long_a continuance_n of_o they_o even_o from_o my_o onception_n until_o this_o instant_n and_o sinal_o thy_o continual_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o pour_v they_o upon_o i_o and_o moreover_o since_o thy_o goodness_n be_v so_o great_a o_o lord_n that_o thou_o do_v not_o only_a pity_n misery_n but_o also_o call_v the_o heavy_a heart_a and_o afflict_v unto_o thou_o promise_v that_o thou_o will_v ease_v their_o misery_n 11._o mat._n 11._o for_o as_o much_o as_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n i_o loath_a and_o abhor_v my_o sin_n feel_v the_o grievousnesse_n of_o they_o and_o thy_o heavy_a wrath_n towards_o i_o for_o the_o same_o and_o sinal_o what_o need_v i_o have_v of_o thy_o gracious_a aid_n and_o succour_v therefore_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o son_n christ_n name_n with_o sure_a confidence_n and_o trust_n in_o thy_o infallibe_n promise_n in_o this_o my_o anguish_n and_o trouble_n i_o come_v unto_o thou_o at_o thy_o merciful_a call_n &_o crave_v comfort_n at_o thy_o hand_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v that_o when_o i_o loathe_v my_o sin_n thou_o will_v utter_o forget_v they_o when_o i_o feel_v the_o grievous_a but_o then_o of_o they_o thy_o mercy_n swallow_v they_o up_o when_o i_o seek_v that_o i_o want_v thou_o will_v assure_o grant_v it_o i_o for_o since_o thou_o move_v my_o heart_n to_o desire_v help_n how_o shall_v i_o mistrust_v but_o thou_o will_v for_o thy_o truth_n sake_n give_v i_o my_o ask_n yea_o where_o i_o know_v not_o how_o or_o what_o to_o desire_v as_o i_o ought_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n gracious_o work_v in_o i_o make_v intercession_n might_o for_o i_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v and_o therewithal_o certifi_v my_o spirit_n that_o by_o adoption_n through_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n i_o be_o become_v thy_o child_n and_o heir_n why_o shall_v i_o not_o then_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n and_o joyful_a in_o thou_o my_o god_n for_o if_o thou_o be_v on_o my_o side_n who_o can_v be_v against_o i_o since_o thou_o do_v not_o spare_v thy_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o for_o i_o even_o when_o i_o be_v thy_o enemy_n how_o shall_v thou_o not_o with_o he_o now_o that_o by_o his_o death_n i_o be_o bring_v into_o thy_o favour_n give_v i_o all_o thing_n with_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n 8._o rom._n 8._o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o thou_o elect_v it_o be_v thou_o lord_n which_o iustifie_v i_o it_o be_v christ_n that_o have_v die_v for_o i_o yea_o rather_o that_o be_v rise_v again_o for_o i_o who_o also_o be_v set_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n and_o have_v take_v possession_n yea_o and_o perpetual_o there_o make_v intercession_n for_o i_o until_o that_o joyful_a day_n be_v come_v when_o i_o shall_v have_v full_a fruition_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a presence_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n in_o the_o kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n â—_o â—phe_n â—_o but_o in_o time_n to_o the_o gracious_a goodness_n think_v best_o make_v know_v to_o i_o by_o give_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n into_o my_o heart_n whereby_o when_o i_o first_o lord_n believe_v thy_o holy_a word_n which_o be_v thy_o own_o power_n to_o save_v all_o that_o believe_v i_o be_v seal_v 8._o rom._n 8._o confirm_v and_o establish_v in_o the_o certainty_n of_o that_o â—hine_v everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o inheritance_n for_o the_o which_o inestimable_a benefit_n of_o thy_o rich_a grace_n oh_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o even_o for_o the_o love_v thou_o bear_v to_o christ_n jesus_n thy_o son_n and_o the_o mercy_n thou_o have_v on_o he_o when_o he_o cry_v on_o the_o cross_n â—7_n maâ—_n â—7_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o help_v help_v i_o say_v &_o inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o love_n so_o plentiful_o towards_o thou_o again_o that_o i_o may_v be_v even_o swallow_v up_o in_o the_o joyful_a feel_n of_o the_o same_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o i_o may_v of_o very_a thankfulness_n love_v thou_o my_o god_n alone_o thou_o i_o say_v my_o dear_a god_n and_o nothing_o but_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o sake_n o_o holy_a spirit_n who_o work_n this_o be_v in_o i_o increase_v this_o work_n of_o thy_o inâ—uit_n mercy_n and_o preserve_v i_o that_o i_o never_o become_v unthankful_a unto_o thou_o therefore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sick_a o_o most_o merciful_a god_n which_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v so_o put_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o which_o true_o repent_v that_o thou_o remember_v they_o no_o more_o open_v thy_o eye_n of_o mercy_n and_o look_v upon_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n who_o most_o earnest_o desire_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n renew_v in_o he_o most_o love_v father_n whatsoever_o have_v be_v decay_v by_o the_o fraud_n
and_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o by_o his_o own_o carnal_a will_n and_o frailty_n preserve_v and_o continue_v this_o sick_a member_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o thy_o church_n consider_v his_o contrition_n accept_v his_o tear_n assuage_v his_o pain_n as_o shall_v be_v see_v to_o thou_o most_o expedient_a for_o he_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o put_v his_o full_a trust_n only_o in_o thy_o mercy_n impute_v not_o unto_o â—im_v his_o former_a sin_n but_o take_v he_o unto_o thy_o favour_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o most_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v the_o only_a health_n of_o all_o man_n live_v &_o the_o ever_o last_a life_n of_o they_o that_o die_v in_o thou_o i_o wretched_a sinner_n do_v submit_v myself_o whole_o unto_o thy_o most_o bless_a will_n and_o be_v sure_o that_o the_o thing_n can_v perish_v which_o be_v commit_v unto_o thy_o mercy_n willing_o now_o i_o leave_v this_o frail_a and_o sinful_a flesh_n in_o sure_a hope_n that_o thou_o will_v in_o better_a wise_n restore_v it_o to_o i_o again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a i_o beseech_v thou_o most_o merciful_a lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o thy_o grace_n make_v strong_a my_o soul_n against_o all_o tentation_n and_o defend_v i_o with_o the_o buckler_n of_o thy_o mercy_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n i_o see_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o there_o be_v in_o myself_o no_o hope_n of_o salvation_n but_o all_o my_o confidence_n hope_v and_o trust_n be_v in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n i_o have_v no_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n which_o i_o may_v allege_v before_o thou_o of_o strive_n and_o evil_a work_n alas_o i_o see_v a_o great_a heap_n but_o yet_o through_o thy_o mercy_n i_o trust_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o they_o to_o who_o thou_o will_v not_o impute_v their_o sin_n but_o will_v accept_v &_o take_v i_o 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again_o may_v live_v and_o praise_v thy_o bless_a name_n for_o ever_o a_o psalm_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o time_n of_o any_o common_a plague_n sickness_n or_o other_o cross_n and_o visitation_n of_o god_n o_o come_v let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o fall_v down_o before_o the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o fear_n for_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o we_o be_v the_o people_n of_o his_o pasture_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o hand_n o_o come_v therefore_o let_v we_o turn_v again_o unto_o our_o lord_n for_o he_o have_v smite_v we_o and_o he_o shall_v heal_v we_o let_v we_o repent_v and_o turn_v from_o our_o wickedness_n and_o our_o sin_n shall_v be_v forgive_v us._n let_v we_o turn_v and_o the_o lord_n will_v turn_v from_o we_o his_o heavy_a wrath_n and_o will_v pardon_v we_o and_o we_o shall_v not_o perish_v for_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o fault_n '_o and_o our_o sin_n be_v ever_o before_o us._n we_o have_v sore_o provoke_v thy_o anger_n o_o lord_n thy_o wrath_n be_v wax_v hoâ—e_n and_o thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n be_v sore_o kindle_v against_o us._n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o indignation_n strike_v we_o with_o grievous_a sickness_n and_o by_o and_o by_o we_o have_v fall_v as_o leaf_n beat_v down_o with_o a_o vehement_a wind_n indeed_o we_o acknowledge_v that_o our_o punishment_n be_v not_o worse_o than_o our_o deserve_n but_o yet_o of_o thy_o mercy_n lord_n coâ—reâ—t_v we_o to_o amendment_n and_o plague_v we_o not_o to_o our_o destruction_n for_o thy_o hand_n be_v not_o shorten_v that_o thou_o can_v not_o help_v neither_o be_v thy_o goodness_n abate_v that_o thou_o will_v not_o hear_v 65._o esay_n 65._o thou_o have_v promise_v o_o lord_n that_o afore_o we_o cry_v thou_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o while_o we_o yet_o speak_v
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because_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n thou_o will_v that_o they_o shall_v here_o be_v break_v with_o affliction_n that_o they_o may_v afâ—er_o rise_v in_o a_o new_a light_n &_o be_v clarify_v and_o make_v glorious_a in_o thy_o kingdom_n o_o holy_a father_n thou_o have_v ordain_v it_o so_o to_o be_v and_o it_o be_v do_v as_o thou_o have_v appoint_v wherefore_o o_o lord_n give_v i_o thy_o grace_n to_o rest_v in_o thou_o above_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o quiet_a my_o heart_n in_o thou_o above_o all_o creature_n above_o all_o glory_n and_o honour_n above_o all_o dignity_n and_o power_n above_o all_o health_n and_o beauty_n above_o all_o riches_n and_o treasure_n above_o all_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n above_o all_o fame_n and_o praise_n above_o all_o mirth_n and_o consolation_n that_o man_n heart_n may_v take_v and_o feel_v beside_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n art_n most_o good_a most_o wise_a most_o righteous_a most_o holy_a most_o just_a most_o bless_a most_o high_a most_o mighty_a most_o comfortable_a most_o beautiful_a most_o love_a most_o glorious_a in_o who_o all_o treasure_n of_o goodness_n most_o perfect_o rest_v and_o therefore_o whatsoever_o i_o have_v beside_o thou_o it_o be_v nothing_o unto_o i_o for_o my_o hart_n may_v not_o rest_v nor_o full_o be_v pacify_v but_o only_o in_o thou_o oh_o lord_n jesus_n who_o shall_v give_v i_o wing_n of_o perfect_a love_n that_o i_o may_v flee_v up_o from_o these_o worldly_a misery_n and_o rest_n with_o thou_o o_o christ_n the_o king_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n my_o soul_n cry_v unto_o thou_o with_o continual_a groan_n and_o say_v how_o long_o tarry_v my_o lord_n god_n to_o come_v to_o i_o oh_o when_o shall_v the_o end_n come_v of_o all_o these_o misery_n when_o shall_v i_o clean_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n when_o shall_v i_o lord_n have_v my_o mind_n only_o fâ—xed_v on_o thou_o and_o we_o merry_a in_o thou_o with_o perfect_a joy_n and_o gladness_n when_o shall_v that_o bless_a hour_n come_v that_o thou_o shall_v visit_v i_o and_o make_v i_o glad_a with_o thy_o bless_a presence_n when_o thou_o shall_v be_v to_o i_o all_o in_o all_o when_o shall_v i_o come_v up_o to_o thou_o and_o feel_v and_o enjoy_v those_o sweet_a consolation_n which_o with_o thy_o bless_a saint_n be_v always_o present_a when_o shall_v i_o have_v peace_n without_o trouble_n peace_n without_o &_o peace_n with_o in_o and_o on_o every_o side_n steadfast_a &_o sure_a o_o lord_n jesu_n when_o shall_v i_o stand_v and_o behold_v thou_o and_o have_v full_a sight_n and_o contemplation_n of_o thy_o glory_n when_o shall_v i_o be_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n that_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o thy_o elect_a before_o the_o beginning_n o_o bless_a mansion_n of_o that_o heavenly_a city_n o_o most_o clear_a day_n of_o eternity_n who_o the_o night_n may_v never_o darken_v this_o be_v the_o day_n always_o clear_a and_o merry_a always_o sure_a and_o never_o change_v this_o day_n shine_v clear_o to_o thy_o saint_n in_o heaven_n o_o gracious_a god_n with_o everlasting_a brightness_n but_o to_o we_o here_o on_o earth_n so_o great_a be_v the_o darkness_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o it_o shine_v obscure_o &_o as_o it_o be_v a_o far_o of_o we_o set_v but_o a_o glimmer_a thereof_o will_v to_o god_n this_o day_n may_v short_o appear_v and_o shine_v unto_o we_o &_o that_o these_o worldly_a vanity_n be_v at_o a_o end_n thy_o heavenly_a citizen_n know_v and_o feel_v how_o joyful_a this_o day_n be_v but_o we_o the_o child_n of_o eve_n stranger_n and_o exile_n here_o on_o earth_n do_v lament_v and_o bewail_v the_o biâ—ter_a tediousness_n of_o this_o present_a life_n short_a and_o evil_a full_a of_o sorrow_n and_o anguish_n where_o man_n be_v oftentimes_o defile_v with_o sin_n disquiet_v with_o trouble_n oppress_v with_o care_n busy_v with_o vanity_n blind_v with_o error_n overcharge_v with_o labour_n vex_v with_o temptation_n overcome_v with_o urine_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n and_o miserable_o wrap_v in_o many_o kind_n of_o calamity_n wherefore_o o_o lord_n arise_v and_o help_v i_o comfort_v my_o exile_n assuage_v my_o sorrow_n destroy_v the_o power_n of_o my_o enemy_n the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n satan_n the_o world_n and_o my_o wicked_a flesh_n which_o always_o make_v battle_n against_o i_o and_o bring_v these_o conflict_a day_n to_o a_o end_n â—o_o shall_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o confession_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o remission_n thereof_o o_o lord_n god_n rich_a in_o mercy_n and_o of_o great_a goodness_n who_o of_o thy_o tender_a love_n towards_o we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v thy_o enemy_n do_v send_v into_o the_o world_n thy_o own_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v a_o slay_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v life_n everlasting_a have_v mercy_n on_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o compassion_n put_v away_o my_o iniquity_n for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n 38._o psal_n 38._o and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o press_v i_o down_o against_o heaven_n and_o against_o thou_o have_v i_o sin_v o_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o a_o shame_v to_o lift_v up_o my_o eye_n unto_o thou_o 15._o luke_n 15._o for_o my_o sin_n be_v ascend_v up_o into_o thy_o sight_n there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o displeasure_n 38._o psal_n 38._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n behold_v i_o be_o sell_v under_o sin_n
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and_o iniquity_n so_o that_o in_o we_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n for_o the_o flesh_n evermore_o rebell_v against_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o continual_o transgress_v thy_o holy_a precept_n and_o commandment_n and_o to_o purchase_v ourselves_o through_o thy_o just_a judgement_n death_n and_o damnation_n notwithstanding_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o asmuch_o as_o now_o we_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o for_o the_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v against_o thou_o 20._o gal._n 5._o rom_n 2._o jer._n 34._o esa_n 20._o &_o do_v unfeigned_o repent_v we_o of_o the_o same_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o show_v thy_o mercy_n upon_o we_o to_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o increase_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o we_o that_o
we_o acknowledge_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n our_o own_o unrighteousness_n may_v from_o henceforth_o not_o only_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n as_o may_v be_v agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o bless_v will_n 2._o col._n 3._o rom._n 6._o eph._n 4.5_o 1._o pet._n 2._o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n who_o thou_o have_v already_o give_v a_o oblation_n and_o a_o offering_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v that_o thou_o will_v deny_v we_o nothing_o that_o we_o shall_v ask_v in_o his_o name_n according_a to_o thy_o will_n for_o thy_o spitit_fw-la do_v assure_v our_o conscience_n that_o thou_o be_v our_o merciful_a father_n and_o so_o love_v we_o thy_o child_n through_o he_o that_o no_o thing_n be_v able_a to_o remove_v thy_o heavenly_a grace_n and_o favour_n from_o us._n to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n so_o be_v it_o a_o pâ—ayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o morning_n o_o eternal_a god_n and_o heavenly_a father_n see_v that_o by_o thy_o great_a mercy_n we_o have_v quiet_o pass_v this_o night_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o we_o may_v bestow_v this_o day_n whole_o in_o thy_o service_n so_o that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n may_v redound_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o good_a example_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o make_v the_o sun_n to_o shine_v upon_o the_o earth_n to_o give_v we_o bodily_a light_n even_o so_o vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v our_o understanding_n with_o the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n so_o that_o what_o thing_n soever_o we_o shall_v apply_v ourselves_o unto_o our_o special_a care_n &_o purpose_n may_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o to_o serve_v and_o honour_v thou_o look_v for_o all_o our_o wealth_n and_o prosperity_n to_o come_v from_o thy_o only_a blessing_n and_o that_o we_o may_v take_v nothing_o in_o hand_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o bless_a will_n furthermore_o that_o we_o may_v in_o such_o sort_n travail_n for_o our_o body_n and_o for_o this_o present_a life_n that_o we_o may_v have_v always_o a_o further_a regard_n that_o be_v to_o the_o heavenly_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o thy_o child_n and_o in_o the_o mane_n season_n that_o it_o may_v please_v thou_o to_o preserve_v and_o defend_v we_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o deliver_v we_o frâ—m_v all_o peril_n and_o danger_n that_o may_v happen_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o defend_v by_o thy_o godly_a power_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o to_o begin_v well_o and_o not_o to_o continue_v be_v nothing_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o receive_v we_o not_o only_o this_o day_n into_o thy_o holy_a protection_n but_o also_o for_o the_o time_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n continue_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o daily_o thy_o good_a grace_n &_o gift_n thereof_o until_o thou_o shall_v bring_v we_o to_o that_o happy_a state_n where_o we_o shall_v full_o &_o forever_o be_v join_v unto_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n which_o be_v the_o true_a light_n of_o our_o soul_n shine_v day_n and_o night_n perpetual_o and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v such_o grace_n at_o thy_o hand_n vouchsafe_v most_o merciful_a father_n to_o forgive_v and_o forget_v all_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v heretofore_o commit_v against_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n sake_n to_o pardon_v the_o same_o as_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o ask_v of_o thou_o with_o unfeigned_a heart_n for_o who_o as_o for_o ourselves_o we_o make_v our_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v ou_fw-fr father_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o morning_n o_o almighty_a and_o most_o gracious_a god_n we_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o for_o the_o sweet_a sleep_n and_o comfortable_a rest_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o this_o night_n past_a and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o have_v command_v by_o the_o holy_a word_n that_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v idâ—e_v but_o all_o occupy_v in_o godly_a and_o virtuous_a exercise_n every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o call_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thy_o eye_n may_v attend_v upon_o we_o daily_o defend_v we_o cherish_v comfort_n govern_v we_o and_o all_o our_o counsel_n study_n and_o labour_n in_o such_o wise_a that_o we_o may_v spend_v and_o bestow_v this_o day_n according_a to_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n set_v thou_o always_o before_o our_o eye_n live_v in_o thy_o fear_n work_v that_o may_v be_v find_v acceptable_a before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o another_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n we_o humble_o and_o hearty_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n through_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n that_o to_o thy_o innumerable_a be_v â—ts_n hitherto_o pour_v upon_o our_o soul_n and_o upon_o our_o body_n thou_o have_v keep_v we_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o many_o evil_n both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a and_o now_o of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v we_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o amend_v our_o life_n so_o that_o we_o may_v live_v henceforth_o not_o as_o we_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v &_o as_o our_o body_n do_v draw_v continual_o near_a &_o near_o their_o end_n the_o grave_n i_o mean_v so_o our_o soul_n may_v approach_n to_o their_o end_n that_o be_v heaven_n &_o not_o hell_n for_o in_o one_o state_n we_o stand_v not_o still_o but_o either_o we_o be_v near_o and_o near_o the_o happy_a state_n of_o life_n or_o else_o the_o unhappy_a condition_n of_o death_n eternal_a wherefore_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o good_a father_n and_o as_o of_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o give_v we_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o live_v godly_a so_o of_o the_o same_o thy_o goodness_n in_o christ_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v we_o thy_o gracious_a gift_n of_o true_a holy_a perfect_a &_o perpetual_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v more_o and_o more_o lament_v our_o former_a sinful_a life_n trust_v unfeigned_o in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o may_v unfeigned_o purpose_n and_o effectual_o labour_v to_o amend_v our_o life_n this_o day_n &_o so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v to_o live_v in_o all_o our_o do_n and_o word_n and_o even_o in_o our_o very_a thought_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o good_a example_n by_o all_o our_o do_n and_o word_n to_o all_o our_o brethren_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o thou_o know_v our_o weakness_n our_o ignorance_n and_o great_a untowardnes_n to_o carry_v any_o great_a cross_n or_o affliction_n we_o beseech_v thou_o our_o sweet_a father_n so_o temper_n &_o order_v all_o thing_n towards_o we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o that_o we_o be_v never_o further_o prove_v &_o tempt_v than_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v &_o so_o to_o help_v we_o in_o the_o same_o as_o may_v be_v most_o to_o thy_o glory_n &_o our_o salvation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o evening_n prayer_n o_o lord_n god_n father_n everlasting_a and_o full_a of_o pity_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n to_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o present_v ourselves_o before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n with_o confidence_n that_o thou_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o grant_v our_o request_n if_o we_o consider_v our_o own_o wretched_a deserve_n for_o our_o conscience_n do_v accuse_v we_o and_o our_o sin_n witness_v against_o we_o &_o we_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o upright_a judge_n which_o do_v not_o justify_v the_o sinner_n and_o wicked_a man_n 20._o exo._n 20._o but_o punish_v the_o fault_n of_o such_o as_o transgress_v thy_o commandment_n yet_o most_o merciful_a father_n since_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o adversity_n 28._o psal_n 15._o psal_n 28._o promise_v even_o then_o to_o help_v we_o when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o as_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o death_n &_o desperation_n we_o utter_o renounce_v all_o worldly_a confidence_n and_o trust_n &_o fly_v to_o thy_o sovereign_a goodness_n as_o our_o only_a stay_n and_o refuge_n beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o call_v to_o