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truth_n this_o be_v that_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o have_v appear_v teach_v 12._o john_n 16._o 13._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n this_o be_v that_o holy_a ointment_n and_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o open_v and_o illighten_v the_o blind_a eye_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v know_v all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o our_o salvation_n so_o as_o we_o need_v no_o tutor_n to_o teach_v we_o any_o other_o doctrine_n but_o as_o the_o same_o anoint_v have_v 27._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 20_o 27._o teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n whereof_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n not_o only_o because_o he_o be_v most_o true_a and_o truth_n itself_o but_o also_o teach_v and_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n and_o wisdom_n not_o only_o 26._o joh_n 14._o 17_o &_o 15._o 26._o because_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o 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the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o whereby_o their_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v so_o as_o they_o can_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n and_o they_o quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o so_o enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o conversation_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o dead_a and_o bury_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o able_a to_o stir_v or_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o godliness_n but_o no_o soon_o be_v we_o join_v to_o he_o and_o touch_v his_o body_n crucify_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n
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apostle_n we_o be_v trouble_v on_o every_o side_n 9_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 8_o 9_o yet_o not_o distress_v we_o be_v perplex_v but_o not_o in_o despair_n persecute_v but_o not_o forsake_v cast_v down_o but_o not_o destroy_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n final_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o assi_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o the_o flesh_n difficult_a and_o unpleasant_a become_v 11._o rom._n 8._o 11._o sweet_a and_o easy_a for_o when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o most_o dull_a &_o dead_a and_o utter_o unable_a to_o move_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n this_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o power_n will_v quicken_v and_o revive_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o 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worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v 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and_o condemn_a ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o they_o to_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o worthy_a of_o his_o great_a plague_n and_o punishment_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v petition_n and_o first_o that_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n sake_n his_o promise_n sake_n and_o his_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o never_o lie_v they_o to_o our_o charge_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n for_o they_o and_o so_o that_o be_v justify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n he_o will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n second_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o seal_v up_o the_o assurance_n hereof_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o abba_n father_n 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the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rest_n five_o that_o god_n will_v daily_o increase_v his_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o our_o strength_n and_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o that_o we_o may_v grow_v from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o until_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n six_o that_o he_o will_v establish_v we_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n and_o that_o he_o will_v thereby_o so_o assist_v and_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v have_v victory_n over_o they_o and_o not_o be_v hinder_v by_o their_o tentation_n from_o proceed_v in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n or_o from_o finish_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n seventh_o we_o must_v hereunto_o add_v petition_n for_o special_a benefit_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n concern_v thing_n either_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o particular_o such_o as_o be_v necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o well_o pass_v of_o the_o day_n follow_v especial_o preservation_n from_o all_o danger_n direction_n in_o all_o our_o course_n our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n with_o a_o right_a use_n of_o all_o god_n benefit_n and_o chastisement_n final_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o the_o good_a estate_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o that_o in_o which_o we_o live_v and_o for_o all_o the_o principal_a member_n of_o it_o for_o our_o friend_n and_o benefactor_n for_o the_o afflict_a for_o those_o of_o the_o same_o family_n and_o such_o unto_o who_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n and_o last_o we_o must_v from_o petition_n descend_v to_o thanksgiving_n praise_v god_n for_o all_o his_o blessing_n both_o corporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a and_o especial_o for_o those_o peculiar_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n for_o those_o of_o late_o receive_v and_o namely_o the_o night_n pass_v in_o our_o preservation_n and_o quiet_a rest_n and_o this_o i_o hold_v to_o be_v the_o best_a method_n and_o order_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o prayer_n ordinary_o although_o i_o will_v tie_v no_o man_n unto_o it_o but_o that_o he_o may_v herein_o use_v his_o discretion_n begin_v with_o confession_n thanksgiving_n or_o petition_n as_o his_o heart_n lead_v he_o and_o fit_a occasion_n shall_v be_v offer_v §._o sect._n 5_o what_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v pray_v and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v daily_o perform_v in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n now_o after_o we_o have_v thus_o pray_v there_o be_v certain_a other_o thing_n require_v of_o us._n first_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o do_v not_o only_o give_v our_o unfeigned_a assent_n unto_o our_o prayer_n make_v but_o also_o rest_v persuade_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v we_o in_o the_o thing_n for_o which_o we_o have_v pray_v and_o will_v assure_o accept_v of_o our_o humiliation_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n and_o request_n as_o it_o will_v best_o stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n require_v what_o 24._o mark_n 11._o 24._o thing_n soever_o you_o desire_v when_o you_o pray_v believe_v that_o you_o shall_v receive_v they_o and_o you_o shall_v have_v they_o second_o hope_v patience_n and_o humility_n whereby_o we_o make_v no_o haste_n nor_o prescribe_v unto_o god_n any_o time_n of_o do_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v desire_v but_o meek_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a wisdom_n in_o himself_o and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o do_v resign_v whole_o ourselves_o and_o suit_n unto_o his_o good_a pleasure_n expect_v with_o all_o patience_n his_o leisure_n when_o as_o he_o shall_v think_v it_o fit_a to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v beg_v at_o his_o hand_n three_o there_o be_v require_v of_o we_o after_o prayer_n a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v pray_v for_o whereby_o we_o shall_v serve_v god_n providence_n and_o be_v his_o instrument_n to_o further_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o also_o make_v it_o manifest_a that_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o sincere_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o beg_v with_o our_o mouth_n for_o example_n after_o we_o have_v pray_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_o assure_v that_o god_n have_v forgive_v they_o after_o we_o have_v crave_v sanctification_n we_o must_v labour_v and_o endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n after_o we_o have_v desire_v spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n we_o must_v use_v all_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v discover_v ourselves_o to_o be_v but_o mere_a hypocrite_n who_o with_o our_o lip_n have_v pray_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v neither_o esteem_v in_o our_o judgement_n nor_o affect_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o receive_v nothing_o at_o god_n hand_n who_o give_v his_o gift_n not_o to_o idle_a loiterer_n but_o unto_o such_o as_o pursue_v they_o with_o thirst_a desire_n and_o earnest_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v obtain_v they_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o time_n in_o the_o morning_n when_o we_o be_v to_o use_v private_a prayer_n the_o last_o direction_n which_o i_o will_v set_v down_o
mat._n 12._o 50._o great_a honour_n and_o be_v make_v of_o god_n own_o privy_a council_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o his_o spirit_n yea_o next_o a_o kin_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v all_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o blind_a man_n can_v see_v this_o that_o if_o any_o 31._o joh._n 9_o 31._o man_n be_v a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n he_o he_o hear_v and_o if_o in_o our_o petition_n we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o we_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v 14._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14._o they_o grant_v as_o the_o apostle_n john_n tell_v us._n final_o that_o those_o only_o shall_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n who_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v for_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 17._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 17._o and_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 21._o mat._n 7._o 21._o but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v us._n cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n those_o which_o concern_v our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o do_v either_o more_o principal_o respect_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n or_o the_o carriage_n general_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o heart_n this_o be_v the_o property_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o they_o be_v do_v hearty_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n but_o of_o this_o in_o the_o general_a i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o therefore_o will_v here_o insist_v upon_o two_o 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unto_o he_o with_o psalm_n as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v and_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n with_o a_o 9_o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o perfect_a and_o a_o willing_a mind_n as_o he_o persuade_v solomon_n his_o son_n neither_o must_v we_o go_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n service_n lumpish_o and_o heavy_o but_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v when_o we_o mutual_o exhort_v one_o another_o to_o go_v up_o to_o the_o 122._o psal_n 122._o house_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n god_n can_v not_o endure_v a_o dead_a oblation_n but_o will_v have_v a_o live_a sacrifice_n or_o the_o life_n of_o it_o and_o especial_o the_o inward_o and_o heart_n offer_v unto_o he_o so_o can_v he_o not_o abide_v that_o we_o shall_v tender_v unto_o he_o a_o dull_a dead_a and_o heartless_a service_n without_o any_o spirit_n life_n and_o cheerfulness_n which_o be_v no_o more_o please_v then_o a_o dead_a carrion_n in_o his_o sight_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v not_o only_o serve_v god_n on_o his_o sabbath_n but_o we_o must_v account_v they_o our_o delight_n in_o our_o prayer_n we_o must_v 14._o esa_n 58._o 13_o 14._o with_o the_o apostle_n make_v our_o request_n with_o joy_n we_o must_v in_o our_o thanksgiving_n 4._o phil._n 1._o 4._o rejoice_v before_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n o_o come_v let_v we_o sing_v 2._o psal_n 95._o 1._o &_o 33._o 1_o 2._o unto_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n to_o the_o rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o again_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a praise_v he_o with_o harp_n etc._n etc._n our_o preach_n must_v be_v not_o by_o constraint_n but_o willing_o not_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n but_o of_o 2._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 2._o a_o ready_a mind_n our_o oblation_n towards_o the_o build_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o 29._o exod._n 35._o 5_o 29._o further_a the_o mean_n of_o god_n service_n must_v like_o the_o israelite_n be_v offer_v with_o a_o willing_a heart_n and_o this_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o other_o christian_a duty_n if_o we_o will_v have_v they_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n our_o alm_n must_v be_v give_v with_o cheerfulness_n and_o not_o as_o wrest_v from_o we_o 7._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o by_o importunity_n because_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n our_o benefit_n must_v be_v bestow_v not_o grudge_o and_o slow_o but_o ready_o and_o with_o alacrity_n 14._o philem_n v._o 14._o for_o it_o be_v a_o double_a benefit_n when_o the_o heart_n go_v with_o the_o gift_n and_o as_o the_o heathen_a man_n say_v he_o give_v twice_o that_o give_v speedy_o and_o ready_o seneca_n seneca_n final_o see_v if_o we_o be_v servant_n and_o do_v our_o duty_n aright_o we_o 6._o eph._n 6._o 6._o serve_v god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n therefore_o also_o we_o must_v do_v it_o cheerful_o and_o from_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 2_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o cheerfulness_n now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o serve_v god_n with_o 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away_o both_o these_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v rouse_v up_o our_o spirit_n and_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n by_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o consider_v the_o weight_n and_o worth_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n in_o comparison_n whereof_o all_o worldly_a thing_n ought_v to_o be_v neglect_v as_o vain_a and_o of_o no_o value_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o salvation_n shall_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o faint_v not_o whereas_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o though_o we_o have_v make_v never_o so_o good_a beginning_n or_o proceed_n if_o we_o do_v not_o still_o go_v forward_o and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o if_o we_o endure_v 13._o matth._n 24._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o 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no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
who_o make_v thou_o to_o differ_v from_o another_o and_o what_o have_v we_o that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v now_o if_o thou_o do_v receive_v it_o why_o do_v thou_o glory_n as_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o for_o who_o be_v proud_a of_o his_o debt_n or_o the_o more_o puff_v up_o the_o more_o he_o be_v oblige_v to_o another_o and_o as_o we_o must_v in_o these_o respect_n in_o our_o great_a perfection_n be_v humble_a towards_o god_n so_o also_o towards_o our_o brethren_n who_o we_o seem_v to_o have_v outrun_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n see_v we_o have_v outstripped_n they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v alike_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o 3._o eph._n 2._o 1_o 3._o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o they_o but_o it_o be_v god_n free_a grace_n that_o have_v put_v this_o difference_n between_o we_o which_o if_o we_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a in_o spirit_n he_o will_v daily_o continue_v with_o increase_n but_o if_o we_o wax_v proud_a of_o our_o gift_n and_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o boast_v with_o the_o pharisee_v 18._o luke_n 18._o of_o our_o good_a deed_n prefer_v ourselves_o before_o other_o who_o we_o think_v do_v come_v far_o behind_o we_o god_n who_o abhor_v pride_n above_o all_o other_o vice_n because_o it_o most_o impeach_v his_o glory_n can_v stint_v his_o bounty_n and_o withdraw_v his_o strength_n he_o can_v put_v a_o thorn_n in_o our_o foot_n which_o will_v stay_v our_o speed_n and_o cause_v the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o cross_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o by_o his_o buffet_n 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o to_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o race_n till_o we_o have_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o humble_a as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o can_v enrich_v those_o who_o we_o have_v most_o contemn_v with_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o put_v such_o vigour_n and_o virtue_n into_o they_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o shall_v as_o much_o outstrip_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n as_o before_o we_o seem_v unto_o ourselves_o to_o have_v outrun_v they_o §._o sect._n 12_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n glory_n as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v unto_o this_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o propound_v god_n glory_n as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n not_o do_v they_o for_o worldly_a respect_n 8._o rom._n 14._o 8._o or_o our_o own_o profit_n either_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a principal_o but_o that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o for_o he_o be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o for_o his_o glory_n we_o be_v elect_v create_v redeem_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v be_v glorify_v and_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o have_v the_o possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n everlasting_a kingdom_n the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o glory_n shall_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n who_o have_v thus_o advance_v and_o glorify_a us._n for_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o 11._o apoc._n 4._o 10_o 11._o elder_n in_o the_o revelation_n fall_v down_o before_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o worship_v he_o that_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o cast_v their_o crown_n before_o the_o throne_n say_v thou_o be_v worthy_a o_o lord_n to_o receive_v glory_n and_o honour_n and_o praise_n for_o thou_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n and_o for_o thy_o pleasure_n they_o be_v and_o be_v create_v the_o which_o their_o practice_n we_o must_v imitate_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o reign_v with_o they_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n labour_v to_o do_v god_n will_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v do_v in_o heaven_n with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n speed_n and_o diligence_n that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o his_o kingdom_n advance_v and_o magnify_v as_o we_o beg_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n for_o as_o it_o be_v the_o subordinate_a end_n of_o our_o election_n that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a so_o the_o main_a and_o supreme_a end_n of_o this_o end_n be_v that_o our_o holiness_n and_o glorification_n may_v be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n 6._o eph._n 1._o 4_o 6._o who_o of_o his_o free_a mercy_n have_v sanctify_v and_o glorify_a us._n and_o therefore_o in_o all_o our_o action_n we_o must_v propound_v god_n glory_n as_o the_o supreme_a end_n of_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v 31._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 31._o do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o our_o saviour_n command_v we_o that_o our_o light_n shall_v to_o this_o end_n shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o whereas_o they_o speak_v against_o we_o as_o 12._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v by_o our_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v behold_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o if_o thus_o by_o our_o godly_a life_n we_o glorify_v god_n on_o earth_n he_o will_v glorify_v we_o in_o heaven_n but_o if_o in_o lead_v these_o life_n we_o pharisaical_o 2._o matth._n 6._o 2._o aim_v at_o our_o own_o glory_n we_o have_v all_o the_o reward_n which_o we_o can_v expect_v or_o if_o neglect_v this_o main_a end_n we_o principal_o aim_v at_o our_o own_o good_a which_o shall_v be_v subordinate_a unto_o it_o as_o the_o satisfy_n of_o god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n to_o be_v register_v in_o the_o calendar_n of_o the_o saint_n or_o to_o merit_n and_o purchase_v for_o ourselves_o the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n we_o shall_v hereby_o derogate_v from_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o so_o after_o all_o our_o pain_n and_o labour_n be_v utter_o frustrate_a of_o our_o hope_n cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n what_o the_o person_n must_v be_v that_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o how_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v qualify_v that_o must_v offer_v unto_o god_n any_o acceptable_a service_n we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o entreat_v of_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o description_n wherein_o the_o action_n which_o in_o this_o life_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v be_v general_o express_v and_o here_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v first_o the_o matter_n of_o this_o godly_a life_n or_o the_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o second_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o matter_n be_v either_o general_a or_o more_o special_a general_o it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n conform_v our_o will_n and_o action_n our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o his_o will_n leave_v and_o forsake_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o and_o repugnant_a to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o commandment_n and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n for_o his_o will_n be_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v with_o it_o be_v just_a and_o good_a but_o whatsoever_o swerve_v from_o it_o either_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n oâ—_n the_o left_a be_v crooked_a evil_a and_o wicked_a and_o consequent_o odious_a and_o displease_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v please_v god_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n say_v with_o our_o saviour_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v neither_o must_v we_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n nor_o when_o we_o know_v god_n will_v dispute_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n whether_o it_o be_v fit_a or_o unfit_a profitable_a or_o unprofitable_a reasonable_a or_o against_o reason_n to_o do_v that_o which_o god_n command_v but_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o it_o absolute_a obedience_n do_v god_n will_v as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n cheerful_o and_o ready_o without_o gainsay_v doubt_v or_o reply_v for_o if_o earthly_a prince_n will_v not_o endure_v to_o have_v subject_n scan_v their_o law_n nor_o examine_v
lethargy_n of_o sin_n the_o devil_n never_o waken_v nor_o disquiet_v they_o because_o he_o know_v that_o this_o temporary_a rest_n will_v end_v in_o restless_a torment_n and_o that_o the_o disturb_v they_o of_o this_o ease_n may_v happen_v to_o awake_v they_o and_o so_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o their_o disease_n may_v work_v a_o desire_n and_o resolution_n to_o use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v neither_o will_v it_o stand_v with_o his_o policy_n to_o let_v they_o who_o be_v in_o his_o thraldom_n and_o ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v his_o will_n come_v unto_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o misery_n which_o may_v make_v they_o desirous_a to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o and_o therefore_o he_o never_o terrifi_v their_o conscience_n with_o his_o tentation_n but_o rather_o more_o blind_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v their_o woeful_a state_n and_o stop_v their_o mouth_n that_o they_o may_v not_o complain_v of_o it_o and_o so_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v quiet_a and_o never_o go_v about_o to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n while_o we_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v and_o reign_v in_o we_o but_o when_o we_o go_v about_o to_o depose_v they_o from_o their_o regency_n and_o like_a slave_n to_o bring_v they_o in_o subjection_n than_o they_o rebel_v and_o take_v arm_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v make_v we_o feel_v the_o uproar_n and_o garboil_n of_o a_o civil_a and_o intestine_a war_n thus_o corrupt_a humour_n in_o the_o body_n though_o they_o endanger_v our_o life_n yet_o oftentimes_o be_v scarce_o discern_v before_o they_o be_v move_v but_o when_o we_o stir_v they_o with_o some_o wholesome_a potion_n which_o serve_v to_o purge_v we_o of_o they_o than_o they_o rage_n and_o make_v we_o more_o sick_a in_o our_o own_o sense_n than_o we_o be_v before_o thus_o the_o sea_n itself_o be_v calm_a and_o quiet_a when_o there_o be_v no_o wind_n to_o move_v it_o but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o a_o storm_n it_o 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and_o quiet_a because_o it_o make_v we_o neglect_v all_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o shall_v awaken_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o some_o sense_n and_o feeling_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n read_v meditate_v of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n the_o foulness_n and_o deformity_n of_o sin_n the_o fearfulness_n of_o god_n judgement_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n the_o daily_a examination_n of_o our_o estate_n by_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o god_n word_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n both_o to_o cast_v out_o the_o strong_a man_n out_o of_o his_o quiet_a possession_n and_o to_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o ill_a conscience_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o any_o sound_a security_n but_o rather_o from_o want_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n herein_o like_v unto_o a_o lame_a horse_n which_o complain_v not_o of_o his_o lameness_n whilst_o he_o lie_v at_o ease_n but_o when_o by_o travel_n he_o become_v sensible_a of_o his_o pain_n he_o can_v endure_v it_o but_o halt_v down_o right_a §._o sect._n 5_o the_o three_o difference_n between_o a_o good_a and_o evil_a conscience_n a_o three_o cause_n of_o peace_n to_o a_o ill_a conscience_n be_v carnal_a security_n which_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o only_o serve_v as_o the_o devil_n cradle_n to_o rock_v we_o asleep_a that_o we_o may_v have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o whereof_o it_o fare_v with_o we_o as_o with_o man_n sick_a of_o dangerous_a disease_n who_o sleep_n bring_v not_o health_n but_o a_o cessation_n of_o pain_n through_o the_o bind_n up_o of_o the_o sense_n who_o after_o they_o be_v awaken_v do_v feel_v themselves_o more_o sick_a than_o before_o and_o as_o it_o bring_v we_o asleep_a in_o sin_n so_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n do_v by_o it_o lull_v conscience_n a_o sleep_n also_o lest_o be_v disquiet_v it_o shall_v disquiet_v we_o and_o waken_v we_o with_o clamour_n and_o cry_v and_o intend_v to_o sack_v the_o city_n of_o our_o soul_n he_o make_v the_o watch_n man_n drink_v with_o this_o poisonous_a and_o intoxicate_a cup_n that_o he_o may_v not_o sound_v the_o alarm_n nor_o give_v we_o any_o warning_n to_o prepare_v for_o resistance_n now_o this_o security_n be_v continue_v and_o increase_v grow_v at_o last_o to_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o the_o high_a and_o worst_a degree_n which_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v soften_v and_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n carry_v man_n on_o in_o the_o course_n of_o sin_v with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n and_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o this_o pass_n their_o conscience_n also_o increase_v in_o their_o carnal_a peace_n their_o deep_a sleep_n cause_v a_o lethargy_n and_o their_o lethargy_n death_n such_o conscience_n from_o a_o sleepy_a numbness_n fall_v into_o a_o dead_a palsy_n have_v no_o sense_n of_o sin_n or_o smart_n unto_o which_o they_o grow_v by_o often_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o customable_a commit_n of_o know_a sin_n without_o repentance_n or_o remorse_n for_o as_o fester_a sore_n not_o cleanse_v by_o salve_n and_o corrosive_n quick_o gangrene_n and_o run_v from_o part_n to_o part_n destroy_v the_o whole_a body_n so_o if_o we_o do_v not_o cleanse_v our_o sore_n of_o sin_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n they_o will_v corrupt_v the_o whole_a man_n even_o conscience_n itself_o and_o make_v it_o become_v dead_a and_o senseless_a such_o be_v the_o conscience_n of_o those_o of_o who_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o depart_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o speak_v lie_v in_o hypocrisy_n have_v 2._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 1_o 2._o their_o conscience_n sear_v with_o a_o hot_a iron_n forbid_v to_o marry_v and_o command_v to_o abstain_v from_o meat_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v to_o be_v receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n and_o such_o have_v the_o gentile_n who_o be_v give_v over_o of_o god_n to_o their_o vile_a affection_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o commit_v sin_n 28._o rom._n 1._o 26_o 28._o without_o check_n and_o remorse_n yea_o with_o greediness_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o last_o cause_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n be_v worldly_a employment_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v make_v quiet_a and_o at_o peace_n when_o man_n be_v whole_o take_v with_o worldly_a vanity_n both_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n dote_v upon_o they_o and_o in_o their_o action_n and_o employment_n in_o seek_v after_o they_o for_o satan_n see_v conscience_n place_v in_o man_n by_o god_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o viceroy_n to_o govern_v he_o as_o his_o judge_n to_o absolve_v or_o condemn_v he_o and_o as_o a_o witness_n to_o give_v evidence_n of_o all_o his_o particular_a action_n and_o have_v no_o power_n to_o depose_v it_o or_o to_o put_v it_o out_o of_o its_o place_n and_o office_n do_v labour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o pervert_v and_o corrupt_v it_o that_o it_o either_o may_v be_v silent_a or_o give_v unjust_a judgement_n and_o false_a evidence_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o offer_v worldly_a honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n that_o by_o these_o bribe_n he_o may_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o conscience_n so_o as_o it_o may_v either_o say_v nothing_o or_o speak_v as_o he_o will_v have_v it_o and_o with_o satan_n join_v the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v conscience_n begin_v to_o awaken_v out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o security_n and_o to_o stir_v and_o move_v speak_v something_o that_o concern_v its_o office_n as_o it_o be_v between_o sleep_v and_o wake_v but_o present_o they_o endeavour_v all_o they_o can_v to_o bring_v it_o asleep_a again_o by_o rock_v it_o in_o the_o cradle_n of_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
have_v betimes_o perform_v this_o duty_n private_o by_o themselves_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o sing_n of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a unto_o prayer_n we_o adjoine_v that_o holy_a exercise_n of_o sing_v psalm_n in_o the_o family_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o practice_n next_o in_o order_n according_a to_o ordinary_a use_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o sever_v it_o from_o the_o former_a see_v it_o be_v a_o religious_a duty_n and_o like_v unto_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o tie_v unto_o any_o part_n of_o the_o day_n nor_o yet_o every_o day_n to_o be_v necessary_o perform_v and_o though_o in_o no_o family_n it_o be_v always_o alike_o seasonable_a as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o mourning_n for_o some_o private_a or_o public_a calamity_n but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o rejoice_v when_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o praise_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n confer_v on_o we_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_v be_v any_o man_n among_o 13._o jam._n 5._o 13._o you_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n and_o though_o in_o some_o family_n it_o can_v seldom_o be_v do_v for_o want_v of_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n unless_o it_o be_v on_o the_o sabbath_n and_o in_o some_o place_n not_o then_o for_o want_v of_o convenient_a company_n to_o join_v together_o yet_o where_o it_o may_v convenient_o be_v perform_v in_o respect_n of_o company_n leisure_n and_o other_o occasion_n it_o be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n which_o be_v no_o way_n to_o be_v neglect_v for_o first_o it_o be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o prophet_n david_n in_o many_o place_n exhort_v to_o it_o o_o come_v say_v he_o let_v we_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n to_o the_o 2._o psal_n 95_o 1_o 2._o rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n let_v we_o come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o thanksgiving_n and_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 1_o 2._o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o he_o with_o psalm_n make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o lord_n all_o you_o land_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o gladness_n come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o sing_v sing_v aloud_o unto_o god_n our_o strength_n make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n 10._o psal_n 81._o 3._o &_o 47._o 6._o &_o 68_o 4._o esa_n 42._o 10._o sing_v unto_o he_o a_o new_a song_n play_v skilful_o with_o a_o loud_a noise_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n and_o his_o praise_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o jeremy_n sing_v you_o unto_o the_o lord_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o have_v deliver_v the_o 13._o jer._n 20._o 13._o soul_n of_o the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o evil_a doer_n the_o apostle_n paul_n likewise_o exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a 13._o eph._n 5._o 19_o jam._n 5._o 13._o song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n example_n for_o our_o imitation_n in_o the_o time_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n who_o be_v complain_v on_o to_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n for_o their_o diligent_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n day_n and_o night_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n be_v say_v with_o his_o disciple_n to_o have_v conclude_v that_o holy_a action_n with_o sing_v of_o a_o psalm_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v let_v we_o further_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o rouse_v up_o our_o drowsy_a and_o dead_a heart_n and_o by_o 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the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n of_o which_o he_o in_o many_o place_n propound_v himself_o as_o a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n second_o if_o we_o be_v spiritual_o and_o not_o carnal_o and_o worldly-minded_n we_o may_v make_v the_o lord_n day_n itself_o our_o delight_n as_o he_o require_v which_o if_o we_o 14._o esa_n 58._o 13_o 14._o do_v than_o we_o shall_v indeed_o find_v sweet_a delight_n in_o the_o lord_n for_o what_o great_a delight_n can_v there_o be_v to_o a_o christian_a then_o to_o praise_n god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o then_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n whereby_o god_n assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n whereby_o it_o be_v seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o then_o to_o feast_v our_o soul_n at_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n and_o afterward_o meditate_v on_o and_o peruse_v our_o spiritual_a evidence_n whereby_o the_o assurance_n of_o 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death_n into_o the_o the_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o we_o for_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o ever_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v our_o spiritual_a 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n because_o be_v dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o regeneration_n thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v yea_o even_o then_o be_v that_o 25._o joh._n 5._o 25._o the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o live_v that_o be_v those_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n shall_v be_v quicken_v and_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o word_n preach_v for_o at_o this_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o whole_a discourse_n aim_v and_o as_o we_o 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and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o 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and_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o madness_n not_o to_o be_v persuade_v that_o it_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n if_o we_o do_v not_o often_o cast_v down_o ourselves_o at_o god_n foot_n as_o the_o body_n without_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o dead_a carrion_n so_o the_o soul_n if_o it_o flee_v not_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n be_v dead_a miserable_a and_o loathsome_a §._o sect._n 2_o that_o by_o prayer_n we_o obtain_v god_n spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o more_o special_o prayer_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n on_o our_o part_n whereby_o we_o obtain_v his_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o by_o it_o we_o obtain_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o godliness_n see_v as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v his_o spirit_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v it_o and_o if_o we_o want_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o scripture_n admonish_v we_o to_o use_v prayer_n as_o a_o special_a and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v they_o so_o the_o apostle_n james_n if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v of_o god_n that_o give_v to_o all_o man_n liberal_o 5._o jam._n 1._o 5._o and_o upbraid_v not_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o and_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o the_o hebrew_n set_v we_o in_o this_o course_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o grace_n let_v 16._o heb._n 4._o 16._o we_o say_v he_o come_v bold_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n yea_o these_o spiritual_a grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n be_v thing_n absolute_o good_a for_o we_o in_o some_o degree_n and_o measure_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v absolute_o pray_v for_o they_o without_o interpose_v any_o condition_n first_o because_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a and_o true_a of_o his_o promise_n that_o he_o will_v deny_v nothing_o unto_o we_o that_o be_v good_a and_o therefore_o much_o less_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v most_o necessary_a and_o in_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o goodness_n for_o if_o we_o be_v 11._o math._n 7._o 11._o evil_a know_v how_o to_o give_v good_a gift_n unto_o our_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v good_a thing_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o second_o because_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o these_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v imagine_v that_o the_o god_n of_o all_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n will_v ever_o have_v enjoin_v we_o to_o ask_v those_o thing_n which_o he_o be_v unwilling_a to_o give_v neither_o will_v any_o wise_a father_n draw_v his_o child_n to_o come_v with_o suit_n unto_o he_o by_o give_v they_o repulse_n only_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v our_o desire_n more_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a do_v for_o a_o time_n withhold_v these_o grace_n at_o least_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n but_o if_o we_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n and_o continue_v importunate_a 7._o luk._n 18._o 1_o 7._o suitor_n we_o be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v they_o in_o the_o end_n and_o that_o in_o great_a measure_n see_v he_o that_o by_o hold_v his_o hand_n back_o have_v enlarge_v our_o desire_n and_o make_v we_o more_o empty_a and_o hungry_a have_v promise_v also_o to_o fill_v and_o satisfy_v us._n to_o which_o purpose_n augustine_n speak_v excellent_o so_o long_o etc._n quamdiu_fw-la deus_fw-la non_fw-la tollit_fw-la à _fw-la to_o crationem_fw-la tuam_fw-la non_fw-la amovebit_fw-la à _fw-la te_fw-la misericordiam_fw-la svam_fw-la etc._n etc._n say_v he_o as_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o take_v away_o from_o thou_o thy_o prayer_n he_o will_v not_o remove_v from_o thou_o his_o mercy_n for_o he_o that_o give_v thou_o his_o spirit_n that_o thou_o may_v pray_v will_v also_o give_v unto_o thou_o that_o which_o by_o help_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n thou_o do_v desire_v by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o prayer_n be_v a_o principal_a mean_n to_o obtain_v all_o grace_n and_o strength_n at_o god_n hand_n for_o the_o well_o perform_v of_o all_o holy_a duty_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o saint_n in_o all_o age_n have_v so_o ordinary_o use_v it_o for_o this_o end_n in_o the_o behalf_n both_o of_o themselves_o and_o other_o so_o david_n in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o psalm_n show_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o 33._o psal_n 25._o 4_o 5._o and_o 119._o 32_o 33._o lord_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o path_n lead_v i_o in_o thy_o truth_n and_o teach_v i_o teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v they_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n the_o lord_n make_v you_o to_o increase_v etc._n etc._n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v establish_v 23._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 13._o and_o 5._o 23._o your_o heart_n 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prayer_n of_o the_o whole_a congregation_n need_v be_v to_o prevail_v with_o god_n in_o any_o suit_n make_v according_a to_o his_o will_n see_v he_o have_v tie_v himself_o to_o hear_v and_o help_v they_o by_o more_o special_a promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n if_o two_o of_o you_o shall_v agree_v on_o earth_n as_o touch_v any_o thing_n that_o they_o shall_v 20._o mat._n 18._o 19_o 20._o ask_v it_o shall_v be_v do_v for_o they_o of_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o be_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v cause_v his_o servant_n to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o grant_n of_o their_o suit_n by_o special_a favour_n which_o they_o shall_v make_v unto_o he_o in_o his_o own_o house_n i_o will_v bring_v they_o say_v he_o to_o my_o holy_a mountain_n and_o 7._o esa_n 56._o 7._o make_v they_o joyful_a in_o my_o house_n of_o prayer_n their_o burn_a offering_n and_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v accept_v upon_o my_o altar_n for_o my_o house_n shall_v be_v call_v a_o house_n of_o prayer_n for_o all_o people_n upon_o which_o promise_v make_v by_o god_n solomon_n at_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o 33_o 1._o king_n 8._o 30_o 33_o temple_n ground_v his_o prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v in_o special_a manner_n hear_v the_o suit_n and_o supplication_n of_o his_o servant_n public_o assemble_v in_o his_o temple_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n content_v not_o himself_o with_o his_o own_o prayer_n or_o the_o private_a suit_n of_o other_o that_o he_o may_v still_o be_v preserve_v for_o the_o service_n of_o
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in_o the_o canticle_n i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v or_o like_v 2._o cant._n 5._o 2._o unto_o the_o sleep_n or_o rather_o disease_n in_o sleep_n which_o physician_n call_v ephialtes_n wherein_o they_o feel_v this_o weight_n of_o carnal_a security_n lie_v heavy_a upon_o their_o heart_n and_o strive_v with_o all_o their_o might_n to_o shake_v it_o off_o but_o be_v notable_a till_o god_n assist_v they_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o thorough_o awaken_v they_o by_o his_o word_n for_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o security_n do_v careful_o and_o conscionable_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v free_v from_o it_o as_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n meditation_n prayer_n and_o such_o like_a and_o be_v much_o grieve_v in_o themselves_o that_o they_o perform_v these_o duty_n with_o so_o much_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n and_o that_o they_o so_o little_a profit_n by_o they_o and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o david_n who_o be_v somewhat_o awake_v by_o nathan_n do_v 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