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look_v as_o the_o water_n of_o marah_n be_v very_o bitter_a 23.25_o yet_o whâ—n_v the_o tree_n point_v out_o by_o god_n be_v cast_v into_o they_o they_o become_v sweet_a and_o as_o those_o spring_n of_o jericho_n flow_v with_o death_n and_o barrenness_n 20,21,2â—_n yet_o be_v heal_v by_o elisha_n with_o salt_n so_o when_o god_n season_v affliction_n with_o that_o tree_n of_o life_n 2.10_o who_o be_v himself_o consecrate_v through_o affliction_n and_o with_o that_o salt_n of_o his_o spirit_n he_o make_v they_o wholesome_a and_o pleasant_a the_o cross_n therefore_o be_v as_o some_o wine_n which_o though_o of_o itself_o it_o be_v tart_a &_o unpleasant_a yet_o season_v with_o a_o little_a sugar_n it_o will_v not_o only_o go_v down_o with_o delight_n but_o warm_a the_o stomach_n and_o make_v the_o heart_n merry_a now_o affliction_n be_v nothing_o else_o as_o we_o know_v but_o some_o evil_a and_o grievance_n press_v we_o either_o in_o body_n or_o soul_n draw_v in_o by_o sin_n and_o send_v in_o by_o our_o just_a god_n in_o general_a as_o a_o herald_n of_o arm_n to_o summon_v all_o man_n to_o lay_v down_o their_o rebellion_n and_o come_v in_o by_o repentance_n in_o particular_a a_o messenger_n of_o wrath_n and_o beginning_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o reprobate_n and_o disobedient_a but_o a_o ambassador_n for_o peace_n and_o the_o narrow_a gate_n to_o heaven_n to_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a brief_o to_o run_v over_o this_o description_n that_o affliction_n be_v a_o grievous_a evil_n shall_v need_v no_o other_o witness_n but_o our_o sense_n yet_o further_o testify_v by_o that_o infallible_a truth_n â—1_n no_o chastisement_n for_o the_o present_a seem_v to_o be_v joyous_a but_o grievous_a that_o it_o be_v the_o attendant_n of_o sin_n be_v evident_a 6.23_o death_n enter_v by_o sin_n and_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n
seem_v full_a of_o sorrow_n yet_o cause_n much_o rejoice_v they_o threaten_v poverty_n but_o fill_v with_o riches_n the_o evil_n be_v in_o seem_v only_o but_o the_o good_a and_o profit_n real_a it_o be_v a_o prerogative_n not_o proper_a to_o the_o apostle_n but_o common_a to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o be_v as_o die_v but_o certain_o nay_o eternal_o living_n as_o sorrowful_a yet_o always_o rejoice_v as_o have_v nothing_o but_o indeed_o possess_v all_o thing_n read_v 2_o cor._n 6._o 9,10â—_n chap._n xviii_o apply_v these_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n now_o when_o we_o have_v thorough_o behold_v consider_v and_o by_o faith_n apply_v this_o truth_n to_o our_o heart_n let_v we_o by_o some_o short_a meditation_n stir_v up_o our_o faint_a spirit_n and_o quicken_v they_o in_o remembrance_n of_o this_o great_a privilege_n give_v we_o by_o god_n let_v we_o take_v word_n with_o we_o 14.2_o turn_v into_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o say_v 11â—_n why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o disquiet_v within_o i_o have_v not_o the_o lord_n command_v thou_o &_o double_v and_o often_o repeat_v that_o command_n 4_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v rejoice_v evermore_o 5.16_o none_o in_o earth_n with_o thou_o and_o have_v not_o he_o say_v unto_o thou_o as_o to_o they_o 13.5_o i_o will_v not_o fail_v nor_o forsake_v thou_o and_o will_v not_o thou_o then_o conclude_v 27.10_o if_o father_n and_o mother_n and_o all_o the_o world_n forsake_v i_o yet_o the_o lord_n will_v gather_v i_o up_o have_v not_o thy_o gracious_a lord_n and_o glorious_a creator_n adopt_v thou_o unto_o himself_o bring_v thou_o home_o into_o his_o house_n settle_v thou_o in_o his_o family_n have_v he_o not_o cast_v into_o thy_o heart_n that_o immortal_a seed_n of_o his_o word_n and_o so_o beget_v thou_o unto_o himself_o have_v thou_o not_o find_v his_o almighty_a power_n put_v forth_o in_o this_o quicken_a word_n to_o raise_v thou_o up_o from_o that_o grave_n of_o lust_n in_o which_o thou_o lay_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n rot_v and_o even_o crawl_v with_o the_o worm_n of_o hell_n be_v the_o lord_n then_o of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o father_n of_o christ_n the_o father_n of_o light_n become_v thy_o father_n and_o can_v thou_o want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a be_v there_o not_o much_o more_o good_a in_o this_o conflict_a and_o afflict_a state_n then_o evil_a nay_o be_v not_o this_o by_o his_o overrule_a hand_n convert_v whole_o to_o thy_o good_a how_o shall_v it_o come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a goodness_n to_o thou_o who_o he_o have_v infinite_o love_v true_o oh_o most_o true_a his_o love_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.3_o and_o nothing_o caâ—_n proceed_v from_o that_o love_n but_o good_a but_o i_o can_v see_v that_o love_n through_o these_o tear_n through_o this_o thick_a cloud_n of_o earthly_a sorrow_n but_o oh_o his_o love_n be_v not_o more_o sweet_a then_o evident_a see_v oh_o see_v it_o in_o his_o gift_n he_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o only_a son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o the_o death_n even_o to_o the_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n how_o then_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o give_v thou_o all_o thing_n also_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o life_n of_o thy_o life_n and_o his_o own_o glorious_a self_n and_o can_v he_o with_o himself_o the_o infinite_a incomprehensible_a good_a give_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o good_a assure_v thyself_o whatsoever_o be_v give_v by_o and_o with_o he_o can_v but_o be_v through_o he_o good_a exceed_v good_a beyond_o that_o which_o thou_o do_v or_o can_v conceive_v now_o therefore_o remember_v it_o be_v his_o covenant_n to_o do_v thou_o good_a know_v then_o know_v it_o of_o a_o truth_n and_o thorough_o persuade_v and_o settle_v thyself_o in_o it_o that_o as_o now_o thou_o be_v under_o the_o rod_n because_o it_o be_v good_a for_o thou_o to_o be_v afflict_v so_o when_o it_o shall_v be_v good_a for_o thou_o thou_o shall_v rest_v from_o all_o thy_o troâ—ble_n and_o shâ—lt_v bâ—_n satisfy_v with_o abundance_n of_o peace_n oh_o then_o my_o soul_n be_v not_o thou_o of_o a_o hasty_a spirit_n 18.16_o for_o he_o that_o believe_v wâ—ll_n not_o make_v haste_n hâ—d_v joseph_n appoint_v the_o time_n of_o his_o deliverance_n have_v the_o oppress_a israelite_n set_v out_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o egyptian_a bondage_n or_o those_o three_o young_a captive_a champion_n prescribe_v their_o fiery_a trial_n how_o will_v they_o all_o have_v hinder_v their_o own_o happiness_n and_o god_n glory_n if_o my_o righteous_a brethren_n smite_v i_o it_o be_v a_o kindness_n their_o reproof_n be_v a_o excellent_a oil_n 141.5_o what_o then_o be_v the_o rod_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n but_o his_o fatherly_a love_n what_o his_o rebuke_n but_o a_o rich_a perfume_n and_o precious_a balm_n cleanse_v my_o defile_a nature_n &_o preserve_v it_o from_o all_o fleshly_a pollution_n 37.5_o rolle_n then_o thy_o way_n upon_o the_o lord_n 103.9_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v wait_v upon_o his_o hand_n and_o remember_v he_o be_v not_o always_o chide_v 8_o for_o a_o small_a moment_n he_o may_v forsake_v but_o with_o great_a mercy_n he_o will_v gather_v i_o in_o a_o little_a wrath_n he_o may_v hide_v his_o face_n for_o a_o moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o oh_o then_o my_o heavenly_a father_n who_o vouchsafe_v to_o wait_v 30â—â—8_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v gracious_a to_o i_o give_v i_o power_n with_o patience_n to_o wait_v upon_o thy_o grace_n thou_o who_o make_v it_o thy_o exaltation_n and_o glory_n to_o show_v i_o mercy_n oh_o give_v i_o a_o hart_n to_o attend_v thy_o mercy_n till_o thou_o receive_v i_o to_o thy_o glory_n chap._n xix_o comfort_n take_v from_o the_o second_o person_n of_o trinity_n as_o god_n the_o father_n have_v vouchsafe_v we_o that_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o honour_n to_o be_v our_o father_n so_o the_o son_n yield_v we_o no_o less_o in_o that_o he_o undertake_v to_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o not_o in_o part_n but_o a_o entire_a and_o perfect_a saviour_n from_o all_o evil_a for_o evil_a may_v be_v consider_v either_o in_o the_o root_n or_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v utter_o abolish_v both_o for_o we_o the_o great_a evil_n and_o the_o very_a root_n of_o all_o other_o be_v sin_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n be_v principal_o as_o include_v all_o the_o rest_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o death_n now_o our_o lord_n save_v his_o people_n first_o from_o sin_n 1.21_o in_o be_v a_o perfect_a sacrifice_n heb._n 10._o 14_o and_o consequent_o a_o propitiation_n for_o all_o their_o sin_n ay_o joh._n 2.2_o second_o he_o deliver_v his_o people_n from_o wrath_n 1.10_o and_o the_o curse_n 3.13_o by_o bear_v the_o curse_n and_o wrath_n for_o they_o in_o a_o word_n he_o have_v redeem_v the_o faithful_a from_o all_o enemy_n of_o body_n &_o soul_n see_v luke_n 1._o 71._o 74._o death_n sin_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n he_o have_v swallow_v up_o into_o victory_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 55_o 56,57_o object_n but_o some_o weak_a christian_a perhaps_o will_v here_o sigh_v out_o a_o objection_n how_o have_v christ_n deliver_v i_o from_o sin_n when_o i_o still_o find_v this_o curse_a law_n of_o my_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n 7.23_o and_o lead_v i_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n how_o be_o i_o deliver_v from_o death_n when_o nothing_o be_v more_o sure_a to_o i_o than_o death_n &_o i_o die_v daily_a ans._n answ._n first_o observe_v that_o the_o apostle_n who_o in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o faithful_a utter_v those_o word_n be_v even_o then_o devere_v from_o sin_n by_o christ_n and_o give_v thanks_o in_o the_o word_n instant_o follow_v for_o his_o deliverance_n hence_o it_o be_v apparent_a that_o even_o they_o when_o sin_n rebell_v in_o we_o nay_o by_o strong_a hand_n carry_v we_o captive_a we_o be_v deliver_v from_o it_o deliver_v first_o from_o the_o usurp_a power_n 6.14_o and_o dominion_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o be_v enslave_v and_o serve_v it_o with_o greediness_n and_o again_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o it_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v impute_v or_o account_v to_o we_o but_o we_o reconcile_v to_o god_n 2_o cor._n 5.19_o insomuch_o that_o where_o the_o apostle_n confess_v plain_o his_o sin_n both_o of_o omission_n and_o commission_n yet_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o dare_v confident_o and_o do_v true_o affirm_v 20._o it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o sin_n in_o the_o faithful_a be_v as_o sickness_n in_o the_o body_n get_v up_o now_o again_o and_o have_v overcome_v yet_o not_o
roman_n 5._o 3,4_o 5._o so_o the_o apostle_n act_n 5._o 41._o thus_o as_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n do_v abound_v in_o any_o of_o his_o member_n 1â—5_n so_o do_v the_o god_n of_o consolation_n cause_n his_o comfort_n to_o abound_v through_o christ._n and_o as_o he_o thus_o sustain_v the_o soul_n in_o ordinary_a affliction_n so_o again_o in_o extra-ordinary_a trouble_n he_o pour_v out_o more_o than_o ordinary_a refresh_n always_o afford_v grace_n proportionable_a for_o the_o trial_n 13_o and_o the_o issue_n with_o the_o tentation_n thus_o when_o wicked_a persecutor_n have_v devise_v exquisite_a torment_n for_o the_o body_n of_o the_o faithful_a this_o bless_a spirit_n have_v measure_v out_o unto_o they_o strong_a and_o strange_a joy_n even_o transcendent_a ravish_n 36_o famous_a be_v the_o story_n of_o that_o thrice_o famous_a martyr_n theodorus_n record_v by_o ruffinus_n who_o be_v apprehend_v by_o a_o officer_n of_o that_o curse_a apostata_fw-la julian_n and_o from_o the_o very_a spring_n of_o day_n torment_v grievous_o till_o ten_o of_o the_o clock_n yet_o all_o that_o time_n in_o many_o change_n of_o torment_n and_o tormentor_n such_o say_v he_o as_o no_o age_n ever_o see_v the_o like_a do_v nothing_o else_o but_o with_o a_o calm_a and_o cheerful_a countenance_n sing_v that_o psalm_n let_v they_o be_v confound_v who_o worship_n grave_v image_n and_o trust_v in_o their_o idol_n afterwards_o be_v demand_v by_o ruffinus_n concern_v his_o sense_n of_o these_o pain_n affirm_v that_o he_o have_v little_a feel_n of_o any_o bodily_a grief_n but_o that_o there_o stand_v by_o he_o a_o certain_a young_a man_n who_o wipe_v off_o the_o sweat_n with_o a_o most_o shine_a cloth_n and_o often_o pour_v on_o he_o cool_a water_n that_o he_o be_v ravish_v with_o delight_n aâ—d_n can_v not_o but_o be_v more_o sad_a when_o he_o be_v let_v down_o from_o the_o rack_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n when_o the_o faithful_a heart_n feel_v in_o itself_o that_o holy_a spirit_n seal_v up_o his_o happiness_n and_o lie_v there_o as_o a_o pledge_n and_o earnest_a until_o he_o be_v full_o instate_v into_o it_o it_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o express_v the_o unspeakable_a joy_n and_o glorious_a comfort_n which_o flow_v into_o it_o this_o make_v the_o hebrew_n rejoice_v in_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n 10.34_o and_o the_o apostle_n to_o go_v from_o the_o whipstock_n with_o more_o joy_n in_o their_o heart_n than_o blood_n on_o their_o back_n this_o put_v that_o strange_a speech_n into_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o as_o he_o labour_v more_o than_o all_o 23_o so_o be_v in_o stripe_n above_o measure_n so_o oft_o in_o prison_n so_o oft_o in_o danger_n and_o in_o death_n when_o his_o heart_n overflow_v with_o a_o unutterable_a rejoice_v and_o he_o thus_o express_v it_o 7.4_o i_o be_o fill_v with_o comfort_n i_o be_o exceed_o joyous_a or_o as_o the_o word_n proper_o signify_v i_o be_o more_o than_o redundant_o joyous_a in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n there_o be_v no_o ability_n in_o his_o tongue_n nor_o possibility_n in_o word_n to_o set_v out_o that_o flow_a affection_n run_v over_o in_o his_o heart_n oh_o than_o what_o trouble_n shall_v deject_v we_o when_o he_o be_v our_o comforter_n be_v thou_o dull_a of_o hear_v be_v thou_o very_o unteachable_a that_o spirit_n be_v thy_o teacher_n who_o make_v the_o rude_a fisherman_n the_o most_o learned_a doctor_n of_o the_o world_n who_o teach_v they_o all_o tongue_n and_o knowledge_n in_o a_o instant_n be_v thou_o very_o forgetful_a this_o bless_a spirit_n be_v give_v thou_o to_o bring_v all_o thing_n to_o thy_o mind_n be_v thou_o slow_a in_o duty_n faint_a and_o soon_o weary_a this_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v to_o quicken_v thou_o to_o baptize_v thou_o with_o fire_n want_v thou_o any_o grace_n or_o any_o measure_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v all_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 23._o spring_v from_o this_o root_n love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n &c_n &c_n be_v thou_o assault_v with_o fear_n and_o doubt_v â—4_n this_o gracious_a spirit_n be_v thy_o seal_n and_o the_o earnest_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o possession_n chap._n xxii_o how_o to_o apply_v these_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n now_o when_o we_o have_v thorough_o weigh_v this_o great_a privilege_n and_o in_o it_o our_o many_o comfort_n let_v we_o lay_v they_o near_o to_o heart_n &_o fasten_v they_o there_o by_o some_o meditation_n thus_o confer_v with_o thy_o soul_n o_o gracious_a comforter_n who_o have_v take_v possession_n of_o this_o worthless_a heart_n for_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o keep_v it_o unto_o his_o use_n and_o kingdom_n how_o shall_v i_o want_v consolation_n who_o enjoy_v thou_o the_o only_a comforter_n how_o shall_v i_o want_v that_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o enjoy_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o oil_n of_o gladness_n thou_o be_v my_o life_n which_o can_v not_o dyeâ—_n thou_o my_o strength_n and_o the_o length_n of_o my_o day_n thou_o have_v open_v my_o eye_n to_o behold_v that_o heavenly_a honour_n and_o excellent_a glory_n those_o wonderful_a joy_n and_o infinite_a happiness_n which_o be_v give_v i_o by_o my_o father_n and_o purchase_v by_o my_o gracious_a redeemer_n thou_o have_v bore_v my_o ear_n to_o hear_v those_o more_o than_o heavenly_a strain_n of_o that_o angelical_a song_n 14._o on_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n thou_o have_v quicken_v my_o pallate_n to_o taste_v how_o good_a and_o sweet_a the_o lord_n be_v thou_o have_v cause_v my_o soul_n to_o send_v those_o precious_a ointment_n so_o that_o i_o find_v that_o costly_a spiknard_n spend_v on_o my_o saviour_n head_n have_v all_o the_o sweetness_n from_o the_o head_n on_o which_o it_o be_v spend_v thou_o have_v ravish_v my_o soul_n with_o those_o delectable_a feeling_n of_o peace_n and_o love_n which_o be_v better_o than_o life_n and_o the_o most_o heavenly_a sense_n of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n will_v sustain_v his_o infirmity_n how_o much_o more_o will_v thou_o most_o gracious_a spirit_n who_o be_v god_n almighty_a bear_v up_o and_o sustain_v thy_o weak_a faint_a creature_n who_o lean_v upon_o thou_o live_v by_o thou_o and_o whole_o give_v up_o his_o soul_n unto_o thou_o when_o i_o be_o dull_a thou_o quicken_v i_o when_o forgetful_a thou_o prompte_v i_o when_o cold_a thy_o fiery_a baptism_n warm_v i_o when_o doubtful_a thou_o confirme_v i_o when_o sad_a thou_o comforre_v i_o now_o than_o thou_o my_o gracious_a comforter_n perfect_a the_o temple_n which_o thou_o be_v build_n forsake_v not_o the_o work_n of_o â—hine_n hand_n prosper_v oh_o prosper_v thy_o handiwork_n enliven_v strengthen_v quicken_v sustain_v i_o that_o i_o may_v live_v in_o thou_o walk_v in_o thou_o abide_v in_o thou_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o serve_v praise_n and_o bless_v thou_o for_o ever_o chap._n xxiii_o further_a confirmation_n for_o the_o weak_a soul_n excellent_a be_v these_o comfort_n will_n many_o a_o weak_o christian_n say_v who_o as_o yet_o be_v hold_v down_o by_o strength_n of_o tentation_n singular_a refresh_n and_o sovereign_a cordial_n able_a not_o only_o to_o cure_v a_o sick_a but_o revive_v a_o dead_a spirit_n but_o alas_o i_o have_v no_o portion_n in_o they_o oh_o can_v i_o feel_v in_o my_o soul_n this_o glorious_a heavenly_a relation_n to_o god_n can_v i_o by_o any_o search_n find_v by_o any_o but_o one_o good_a and_o sure_a proof_n be_v assure_v that_o i_o be_v the_o least_o of_o god_n child_n the_o low_a of_o christ_n his_o member_n a_o live_a though_o never_o so_o little_a stone_n of_o that_o bless_a temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n all_o the_o discomfort_n of_o this_o present_a world_n poverty_n loss_n contempt_n reproach_n and_o scoff_n of_o man_n shall_v never_o trouble_v i_o oh_o then_o how_o cheerful_o can_v i_o wade_v through_o any_o grief_n any_o tentation_n but_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o feel_v my_o soul_n snare_v chain_v and_o enthral_v in_o sinful_a fetter_n easy_o and_o clear_o i_o perceive_v many_o sign_n rather_o of_o a_o natural_a estate_n still_o subject_a to_o sin_n and_o satan_n no_o power_n to_o get_v up_o from_o under_o my_o corruption_n but_o no_o good_a sign_n can_v i_o discern_v at_o least_o no_o certain_a evidence_n of_o such_o a_o happiness_n now_o indeed_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o howsoever_o these_o consolation_n be_v most_o approve_a medicine_n yet_o have_v they_o none_o or_o not_o their_o perfect_a operation_n where_o either_o they_o be_v not_o well_o and_o close_o apply_v or_o soon_o after_o this_o apply_v be_v rub_v off_o with_o some_o tentation_n in_o the_o last_o place_n therefore_o it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o nay_o very_o expedient_a by_o some_o few_o but_o apparent_a note_n and_o infallible_a mark_n of_o regeneration_n to_o clear_v the_o
acquit_v he_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v hearty_o thankful_a to_o god_n for_o christ_n and_o bless_v he_o for_o such_o a_o gift_n when_o he_o be_v altogether_o in_o doubt_n whether_o he_o have_v any_o portion_n in_o his_o meditation_n how_o can_v he_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n in_o blessing_n the_o lord_n jesus_n for_o his_o love_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o when_o he_o be_v uncertain_a whether_o he_o shall_v be_v build_v upon_o â—4_n or_o dash_v against_o this_o rock_n what_o strong_a consolation_n can_v arise_v from_o a_o waver_a opinion_n or_o flicker_a hope_n whether_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v we_o unto_o glory_n with_o himself_o or_o torment_v with_o the_o devil_n second_o that_o which_o god_n offer_v we_o in_o his_o word_n confirm_v by_o oath_n convey_v by_o his_o seal_n and_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n unchangeable_o assure_v by_o his_o spirit_n as_o a_o very_a pledge_n and_o earnest_n unto_o this_o end_n that_o estate_n not_o only_o be_v firm_a and_o irrevocable_a but_o 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assure_v our_o election_n and_o salvation_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n can_v be_v deny_v and_o therefore_o shall_v not_o need_v any_o copious_a or_o exact_a proof_n for_o we_o all_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o 17â—_n and_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n with_o who_o be_v no_o variableness_n nor_o shadow_n of_o turn_v among_o which_o gift_n even_o the_o giver_n himself_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o the_o very_a sum_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n namely_o that_o bless_a spirit_n give_v by_o the_o father_n joh._n 14._o 16._o who_o testify_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v son_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o who_o bringerh_n with_o he_o as_o well_o that_o gift_n of_o faith_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 9_o and_o the_o fullness_n of_o it_o as_o also_o that_o spiritual_a life_n and_o sense_n whereby_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v the_o excellent_a thing_n which_o be_v give_v we_o by_o god_n 2.9_o thing_n which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v ear_n hâ—th_v not_o hear_v nor_o ever_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n second_o as_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n so_o be_v it_o as_o apparent_a that_o it_o be_v not_o give_v at_o all_o time_n to_o all_o believer_n for_o first_o when_o we_o be_v new_o bear_v babe_n we_o find_v our_o faith_n so_o far_o from_o any_o full_a assurance_n that_o other_o discern_v our_o life_n in_o our_o earnest_a long_n after_o the_o word_n and_o our_o fervent_a desire_n that_o we_o can_v believe_v rather_o than_o ourselves_o in_o feel_v that_o we_o do_v believe_v for_o whereas_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o come_v to_o any_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n without_o a_o spirit_n of_o discern_v whereby_o be_v able_a to_o try_v thing_n that_o differ_v we_o can_v examine_v and_o prove_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o love_n to_o his_o saint_n and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o dwell_n in_o christ_n and_o that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n this_o spirit_n of_o discern_v be_v not_o ordinary_o give_v to_o infant_n in_o understanding_n look_v as_o the_o child_n of_o great_a prince_n yet_o in_o their_o infancy_n much_o rejoice_v in_o their_o costly_a robe_n coronet_n etc._n etc._n but_o have_v not_o yet_o discretion_n to_o gather_v thence_o their_o noble_a parentage_n and_o dignity_n to_o which_o they_o be_v bear_v so_o christian_a babe_n though_o they_o see_v themselves_o rich_o adorn_v with_o those_o heavenly_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o do_v not_o a_o little_a rejoice_v in_o the_o preseut_n estate_n which_o they_o feel_v yet_o can_v in_o this_o their_o infancy_n by_o a_o reflect_a act_n of_o the_o judgement_n gather_v thence_o their_o sure_a title_n and_o claim_v to_o all_o those_o precious_a promise_n of_o god_n and_o their_o future_a glory_n which_o depend_v on_o the_o former_a second_o yet_o further_o when_o the_o child_n of_o god_n 〈…〉_z up_o to_o sâ—me_v maâ—u_fw-mi 〈…〉_z yeâ—_n iâ—_n please_v the_o lord_n as_o for_o many_o reason_n best_o know_v to_o his_o own_o wisdom_n so_o certain_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n in_o they_o and_o their_o glory_n in_o he_o to_o exercise_v they_o with_o many_o temptation_n and_o manifold_a trial_n so_o that_o be_v encumber_a with_o much_o wrestle_v against_o unbelief_n and_o other_o corruption_n they_o can_v for_o the_o present_a attain_v this_o certainty_n but_o when_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n be_v strengthen_v and_o these_o mist_n of_o tentation_n overblown_a the_o faithful_a soul_n see_v clear_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n lead_v he_o to_o salvation_n and_o evident_o discern_v his_o everlasting_a happiness_n seal_v up_o to_o his_o soul_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o yet_o even_o then_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o lose_v though_o not_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n yet_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o consequent_o that_o comfortable_a persuasion_n of_o our_o eternal_a life_n for_o as_o some_o man_n by_o much_o neglect_n of_o seasonable_a refresh_n decay_v in_o bodily_a strength_n and_o liveliness_n of_o spirit_n and_o some_o other_o by_o great_a distemper_n fall_v into_o sickness_n and_o weakness_n so_o the_o strong_a christian_n who_o can_v say_v as_o david_n 23.4,6_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n i_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n for_o thou_o be_v with_o i_o sure_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n shall_v follow_v i_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n yet_o either_o by_o neglect_n or_o coldness_n in_o the_o mean_n word_n prayer_n etc._n etc._n or_o by_o some_o grievous_a sin_n may_v find_v that_o joy_n of_o his_o salvation_n utter_o hide_v and_o cloud_v as_o do_v also_o that_o holy_a prophet_n psal._n 51.12_o after_o he_o have_v commit_v that_o foul_a sin_n upon_o vriah_n and_o his_o wife_n chap._n xxviii_o what_o mean_n must_v be_v use_v for_o obtain_v this_o assurance_n sure_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o land_n 20.6_o that_o garden_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v allot_v and_o bequeath_v to_o abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n and_o their_o seed_n even_o to_o his_o own_o dear_a child_n on_o earth_n as_o a_o father_n therefore_o intend_v some_o portion_n for_o his_o belove_a child_n will_v build_v plant_v furnish_v and_o adorn_v it_o with_o all_o commodious_a help_n &_o convenient_a pleasure_n for_o his_o good_a 11.12_o so_o the_o lord_n care_v for_o this_o land_n his_o eye_n be_v continual_o upon_o it_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o year_n to_o the_o end_n hence_o as_o it_o flourish_v with_o corn_n balm_n oil_n etc._n etc._n so_o be_v it_o water_v with_o shower_n and_o flow_a river_n of_o milk_n wine_n and_o honey_n yet_o be_v this_o earthly_a but_o a_o dark_a shadow_n of_o that_o heavenly_a canaan_n which_o land_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o lord_n legacâ—ed_v only_o to_o his_o heir_n even_o the_o joynt-heire_n with_o christ._n how_o rich_a therefore_o be_v it_o in_o glory_n how_o ravish_v in_o divine_a pleasure_n if_o the_o outward_a court_n of_o heaven_n dazzle_v the_o strong_a eye_n with_o surpass_a beauty_n and_o brightness_n oh_o what_o be_v the_o inward_a retire_n and_o presence_n of_o that_o great_a king_n how_o unspeakeable_o how_o incomprehensible_o bright_a and_o glorious_a no_o marvel_n then_o if_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v taste_v some_o fruit_n of_o this_o heavenly_a country_n labour_v for_o full_a assurance_n in_o the_o conveyance_n of_o this_o purchase_a possession_n now_o then_o in_o the_o next_o and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v by_o what_o mean_v a_o christian_a may_v attain_v this_o security_n and_o find_v his_o soul_n firm_o instate_v and_o settle_v in_o it_o very_o as_o in_o the_o material_a so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o spiritual_a building_n he_o
contrary_a hence_o again_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o have_v claim_v to_o christ_n and_o all_o that_o he_o have_v do_v for_o the_o elect._n for_o if_o i_o be_o not_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n i_o be_o under_o grace_n and_o the_o true_a subject_n of_o christ_n even_o a_o member_n of_o his_o body_n but_o i_o plain_o find_v in_o i_o a_o rebellion_n against_o sin_n within_o by_o loathe_v it_o as_o a_o body_n of_o death_n and_o a_o stink_a carrion_n without_o by_o oppose_v it_o in_o all_o my_o action_n and_o labour_v to_o free_v myself_o not_o only_o from_o subjection_n but_o from_o the_o encumbrance_n and_o molestation_n of_o it_o utter_o to_o root_v it_o our_o as_o the_o spiritual_a canaanite_n certain_a be_o i_o therefore_o that_o christ_n have_v subdue_v sin_n in_o i_o settle_v i_o in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o in_o his_o body_n nothing_o can_v separate_v i_o from_o he_o as_o it_o be_v very_o easy_a to_o see_v the_o soul_n in_o the_o body_n though_o invisible_a in_o the_o substance_n by_o the_o effect_n and_o work_n of_o it_o so_o will_v it_o be_v no_o difficult_a matter_n to_o discern_v the_o bless_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o many_o and_o manifest_a operation_n for_o as_o in_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o christ_n so_o in_o every_o member_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v ever_o work_v look_v as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o soul_n be_v never_o idle_a but_o ever_o in_o action_n even_o in_o swoon_v when_o we_o feel_v it_o not_o yet_o than_o it_o cease_v not_o and_o though_o at_o such_o time_n we_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o it_o yet_o other_o converse_v with_o we_o evident_o perceive_v it_o work_v for_o life_n so_o in_o the_o new_a man_n 12.6_o it_o be_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o work_v all_o in_o all_o so_o that_o when_o we_o feel_v it_o not_o ourselves_o other_o easy_o see_v it_o two_o main_a action_n of_o the_o spirit_n comprehend_v the_o rest_n be_v mortification_n oppose_v resist_a and_o work_v out_o the_o old_a man_n all_o sinful_a matter_n in_o we_o or_o vivification_n quicken_a repair_a and_o strengthen_v the_o new_a man_n no_o soon_o the_o spirit_n enter_v but_o it_o discover_v to_o we_o much_o ignorance_n and_o then_o stir_v up_o to_o incline_v the_o ear_n unto_o wisdom_n 3,4_o and_o apply_v the_o heart_n to_o understanding_n the_o tongue_n to_o cry_v for_o knowledge_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o voice_n for_o understanding_n when_o now_o the_o intelligible_a part_n be_v somewhat_o clear_v and_o light_n bring_v forth_o in_o this_o new_a creation_n straight_o the_o dulness_n and_o deadness_n of_o the_o concupiscible_a part_n the_o will_n and_o affection_n be_v lay_v open_a then_o the_o heart_n lung_n and_o the_o tongue_n call_v out_o for_o quicken_a grace_n take_v notice_n of_o this_o in_o the_o saint_n thus_o david_n beg_v for_o more_o light_n 34._o open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonder_n of_o thy_o law_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n give_v i_o understanding_n but_o now_o when_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o word_n he_o be_v grow_v wise_a than_o his_o enemse_n and_o of_o more_o understanding_n than_o all_o his_o teacher_n then_o straight_o his_o eye_n be_v upon_o that_o sluggishness_n and_o deadness_n of_o spirit_n and_o how_o loud_o and_o frequent_a be_v he_o for_o quicken_a etc._n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o judgement_n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n how_o often_o repeat_v in_o that_o one_o psalm_n certain_a be_v it_o that_o as_o we_o can_v never_o in_o this_o life_n whole_o shake_v off_o all_o sinful_a infirmity_n so_o that_o bless_a spirit_n will_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o look_v as_o in_o the_o earthly_a canaan_n the_o israelite_n until_o the_o reign_n of_o solomon_n be_v never_o in_o full_a peace_n sometime_o vex_v with_o jabin_n of_o canaan_n sometime_o with_o the_o philistines_n but_o ever_o victorious_a remarkable_a be_v it_o that_o ever_o their_o vexation_n be_v a_o sure_a sign_n of_o their_o enlargement_n and_o oppression_n by_o the_o enemy_n usher_v in_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o oppressor_n for_o when_o israel_n soul_n be_v grieve_v with_o the_o canaaâ—ites_n 10.16_o god_n soul_n be_v grieve_v for_o his_o israel_n so_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n till_o that_o true_a solomon_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n shall_v full_o reign_v over_o all_o his_o and_o our_o enemy_n we_o shall_v ever_o be_v in_o continual_a strife_n with_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n first_o with_o one_o then_o with_o another_o and_o nothing_o shall_v more_o full_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n have_v certain_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o any_o sinful_a affection_n in_o we_o then_o that_o discover_v it_o to_o our_o eye_n and_o give_v we_o sense_n of_o the_o burden_n he_o give_v we_o no_o rest_n that_o we_o may_v give_v he_o no_o rest_n but_o seek_v importunate_o for_o help_v till_o we_o find_v it_o subdue_v and_o destroy_v in_o we_o neither_o do_v the_o bless_a spirit_n by_o his_o baptism_n of_o fire_n only_o mortify_v and_o purge_v out_o the_o dross_n of_o our_o sinful_a nature_n but_o quicken_v we_o by_o that_o heat_n of_o life_n in_o vivification_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n inflame_v with_o the_o thirst_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n can_v make_v no_o stay_n in_o his_o race_n till_o it_o touch_v the_o mark_n with_o all_o diligence_n add_v to_o faith_n virtue_n to_o virtue_n knowledge_n to_o knowledge_n temperance_n 6,7_o and_o when_o we_o be_v not_o destitute_a of_o any_o grace_n 3,18_o then_o put_v we_o forward_o to_o grow_v in_o the_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v hence_o be_v it_o that_o even_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o tentation_n when_o ourselves_o judge_v by_o sense_n suppose_v that_o all_o be_v lose_v stander_n by_o as_o they_o say_v see_v further_o than_o we_o and_o can_v easy_o discern_v this_o spirit_n mighty_o work_v in_o we_o grieve_v under_o the_o load_n of_o sin_n and_o unutterable_o groan_v under_o this_o oppression_n judge_v ourselves_o sigh_v for_o grace_n by_o this_o than_o may_v we_o evident_o discern_v the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o that_o we_o be_v ever_o in_o spiritual_a motion_n action_n and_o exercise_n sometime_o mortify_v sometime_o quicken_a ever_o lead_v we_o forward_o to_o perfection_n see_v rom._n 8.11.13_o 14._o so_o that_o we_o can_v never_o rest_v or_o sit_v down_o in_o a_o content_a estate_n till_o we_o be_v full_o complete_a in_o happiness_n and_o glory_n last_o another_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v without_o all_o fail_n conclude_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n unto_o life_n â—4_n be_v our_o love_n to_o the_o brethren_n for_o certain_o 42._o he_o that_o receive_v a_o prophet_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o prophet_n shall_v receive_v a_o prophet_n reward_n and_o he_o that_o receive_v a_o righteous_a man_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n shall_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n and_o he_o that_o give_v a_o cup_n of_o water_n to_o a_o disciple_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o disciple_n very_o he_o in_o no_o wise_a shall_v lose_v his_o reward_n nay_o this_o token_n of_o our_o love_n prove_v and_o make_v good_a all_o the_o former_a namely_o that_o god_n be_v our_o father_n the_o lord_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n and_o we_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 4.1_o for_o whosoever_o believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o 4.7_o and_o behold_v let_v we_o love_v one_o another_o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o know_v god_n where_o the_o love_n of_o god_n child_n be_v set_v out_o by_o the_o spirit_n as_o a_o sure_a token_n both_o of_o our_o love_n to_o god_n and_o our_o new_a birth_n by_o god_n again_o our_o saviour_n appoint_v it_o as_o the_o badge_n of_o his_o disciple_n by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n how_o much_o more_o ourselves_o know_v that_o you_o be_v my_o disciple_n if_o you_o love_v one_o another_o 13.35_o read_v also_o 1_o joh._n 3.23,24_o this_o be_v his_o command_n that_o we_o shall_v believe_v and_o love_v one_o another_o and_o he_o that_o keep_v this_o commandment_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o he_o and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o he_o abide_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n he_o have_v give_v we_o the_o two_o great_a commandment_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v faith_n and_o love_n which_o when_o they_o be_v write_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o spirit_n and_o he_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o cleave_v unto_o our_o head_n by_o faith_n unto_o our_o fellow_n member_n by_o love_n it_o be_v manifest_a that_o we_o
dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o we_o by_o that_o holy_a spirit_n hence_o also_o may_v a_o faithful_a soul_n sure_o gather_v god_n himself_o have_v most_o clear_o testify_v that_o if_o i_o love_v the_o brethren_n i_o be_o translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n that_o i_o be_o bear_v of_o god_n and_o therefore_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o be_v myself_o his_o child_n i_o love_v my_o father_n christ_n have_v set_v his_o badge_n and_o cognizance_n upon_o i_o in_o that_o love_n and_o that_o holy_a spirit_n be_v â—hee_o which_o by_o his_o presence_n have_v bring_v my_o heart_n into_o obedience_n of_o this_o precept_n certain_a then_o be_v it_o that_o this_o love_n to_o the_o saint_n be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o saint_n even_o to_o those_o who_o god_n have_v beget_v by_o his_o word_n save_v by_o his_o death_n and_o sanctify_v by_o his_o grace_n see_v then_o i_o find_v this_o love_n to_o the_o saint_n root_v in_o my_o heart_n that_o my_o soul_n cleave_v to_o their_o person_n delight_n in_o their_o fellowship_n admire_v their_o excellency_n sure_a be_o i_o that_o the_o same_o grace_n which_o i_o love_v flourish_v in_o other_o be_v plant_v in_o myself_o that_o their_o father_n be_v my_o father_n their_o head_n my_o head_n and_o that_o spirit_n which_o dwell_v in_o they_o rest_v on_o i_o and_o will_v abide_v with_o i_o forever_o chap._n xxxiv_o recollect_v and_o apply_v these_o thing_n by_o short_a meditation_n now_o then_o in_o the_o last_o place_n let_v the_o trouble_a soul_n in_o some_o inward_a conference_n underset_v and_o prop_v up_o his_o shake_a faith_n by_o apply_v these_o assurance_n unto_o himself_o say_v then_o in_o thy_o heart_n how_o long_o oh_o my_o soul_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o suffer_v this_o fear_n which_o have_v torment_n 4-18_a to_o hold_v thou_o down_o in_o continual_a affright_n and_o vexation_n how_o long_o shall_v it_o keep_v out_o that_o spiritual_a joy_n which_o be_v thy_o only_a paradise_n on_o earth_n search_v oh_o my_o spirit_n search_v ouâ—_n in_o these_o heavenly_a record_n those_o sure_a evidence_n whereby_o thy_o lord_n have_v gracious_o conuâ—yed_v unto_o thou_o this_o happy_a and_o bless_a estate_n be_v they_o not_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n see_v here_o first_o divers_a strong_a assurance_n that_o god_n have_v cleanse_v thou_o from_o reign_v hypocrisy_n that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o thirst_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o a_o desire_n to_o know_v he_o but_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o in_o all_o sincerity_n of_o obedience_n that_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o unfeigned_a delight_n and_o joy_n not_o only_o in_o the_o promise_n but_o in_o every_o commandment_n of_o thy_o lord_n like_v and_o hearty_o love_v that_o purify_n fire_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o thou_o be_v refine_v as_o gold_n and_o separate_v from_o this_o sinful_a dross_n which_o be_v so_o mix_v and_o incorporate_v with_o thou_o a_o zealous_a anger_n and_o grief_n burn_v within_o thou_o detest_a every_o sin_n whereby_o thy_o saviour_n be_v dishonour_v and_o above_o all_o thou_o own_o in_o which_o thou_o unthankful_a wretch_n too_o often_o forget_v that_o incomparable_a incomprehensible_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v compass_v and_o embrace_v thou_o a_o continual_a longing_n after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n after_o his_o death_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v bury_v in_o it_o after_o his_o resurrection_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v quicken_v by_o it_o and_o not_o only_o justify_v in_o that_o other_o but_o sactifiâ—d_v in_o this_o life_n and_o renew_v after_o that_o his_o glorious_a image_n and_o divine_a beauty_n true_o indeed_o my_o weak_a soul_n too_o true_a thou_o be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n very_o unfruitful_a very_o unprofitable_a every_o one_o outstrip_v thou_o and_o those_o who_o have_v set_v out_o long_o after_o thou_o in_o this_o heavenly_a race_n be_v now_o much_o before_o thou_o but_o yet_o comfort_v thyself_o for_o even_o in_o this_o estate_n thy_o gracious_a saviour_n leave_v thou_o not_o altogether_o comfortless_a but_o still_o afford_v thou_o some_o token_n of_o his_o eternal_a love_n for_o see_v thy_o weakness_n thou_o be_v humble_v within_o i_o and_o break_v with_o grief_n of_o thy_o barrenness_n 15_o remember_v that_o he_o as_o much_o delight_n in_o the_o low_a feat_n of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n as_o in_o the_o lofty_a throne_n of_o his_o glorious_a heaven_n but_o rise_v my_o deject_a soul_n oh_o rise_v up_o in_o strong_a consolation_n and_o glorious_a rejoice_n see_v here_o oh_o see_v thou_o have_v a_o infallible_a evidence_n that_o the_o father_n of_o light_n have_v beget_v thou_o through_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o that_o thou_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a but_o immortal_a seed_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o enter_v not_o into_o a_o corruptible_a but_o eternal_a life_n for_o see_v thou_o not_o that_o seed_n of_o thy_o father_n abide_v in_o thou_o feel_v thou_o not_o a_o unslake_v thirst_n of_o that_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v it_o in_o thy_o mouth_n for_o discourse_n but_o in_o thy_o heart_n for_o growth_n growth_n in_o all_o obedience_n growth_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n behold_v also_o behold_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a thy_o saviour_n have_v assure_v his_o victory_n unto_o thou_o and_o have_v already_o throw_v down_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n in_o thou_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o enemy_n a_o strong_a a_o grievous_a encombr_v vex_a and_o ah_o too_o often_o prevail_a enemy_n but_o a_o enemy_n thou_o profess_v no_o obedience_n but_o proclaime_v open_a war_n to_o every_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o who_o conquer_v it_o reign_v subdue_v it_o rebel_a in_o thou_o yea_o certain_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v set_v up_o his_o victorious_a cross_n in_o thou_o and_o he_o that_o now_o hang_v out_o a_o flag_n of_o defiance_n will_v short_o set_v up_o his_o banner_n of_o triumph_n trample_v all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o bruise_v under_o thy_o foot_n both_o sin_n and_o satan_n consider_v also_o that_o the_o blessed_a spirit_n the_o life_n of_o thy_o spirit_n dwell_v and_o continual_o work_v in_o thou_o it_o can_v be_v that_o unclean_a spirit_n the_o prince_n of_o disobedience_n it_o can_v be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n or_o that_o fleshly_a sinful_a spirit_n within_o thou_o which_o be_v ever_o wash_v thou_o from_o uncleanness_n separate_a thou_o more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o world_n and_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n which_o draw_v and_o frame_v thy_o desire_n and_o action_n to_o all_o obedience_n unto_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o give_v thou_o no_o peace_n in_o sin_n suffer_v thou_o not_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o imperfection_n discover_v thy_o corruption_n cause_v thou_o to_o groan_n under_o it_o put_v thou_o forward_o in_o thy_o race_n inflame_v thy_o affection_n and_o order_n thy_o foot_n to_o turn_v out_o of_o the_o evil_a into_o the_o good_a way_n and_o to_o run_v in_o it_o do_v thou_o not_o find_v in_o thou_o a_o unfeigned_a love_n to_o the_o brethren_n do_v not_o thy_o judgement_n high_o esteem_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o will_n do_v not_o thy_o affection_n entire_o love_v and_o honour_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o whole_a soul_n bless_v they_o how_o do_v thou_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n how_o do_v thou_o admire_v those_o that_o excel_v upon_o the_o earth_n in_o holiness_n how_o do_v thou_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o be_v ravish_v with_o their_o heavenly_a fellowship_n look_v now_o to_o thy_o evidence_n swear_v by_o the_o father_n write_v by_o the_o spirit_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n be_v not_o he_o bear_v of_o god_n who_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o he_o a_o member_n who_o love_v a_o fellow-member_n be_v not_o he_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n who_o be_v unite_v in_o the_o same_o spiritual_a love_n to_o those_o who_o live_v &_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o sonle_fw-mi rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o these_o assurance_n of_o his_o everlasting_a truth_n and_o favour_n cast_v out_o this_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n this_o servile_a this_o torment_a fear_n bring_v in_o that_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n seat_n it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n there_o let_v it_o abide_v there_o let_v it_o reign_v make_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o turn_v and_o tune_v thy_o groan_n and_o sigh_n to_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n ever_o bless_v he_o who_o never_o cease_v to_o bless_v thou_o to_o love_v his_o glory_n and_o glory_n in_o his_o love_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o his_o service_n chap._n xxxv_o conclude_v all_o with_o prayer_n oh_o glorious_a trinity_n of_o person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o one_o god_n draw_v i_o near_o