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double_v by_o fast_v which_o itself_o also_o be_v a_o exercise_n not_o improper_a to_o abate_v the_o rankness_n and_o importunity_n of_o the_o sinful_a crave_n of_o the_o body_n which_o it_o be_v still_o present_v unto_o and_o obtrude_v upon_o the_o soul_n quest_n 51._o you_o have_v declare_v your_o sense_n concern_v the_o respective_a nature_n with_o some_o other_o particular_n about_o they_o both_o joint_o and_o several_o of_o those_o three_o great_a point_n of_o christian_a religion_n sanctification_n regeneration_n and_o mortification_n will_v you_o now_o show_v in_o like_a manner_n what_o you_o judge_v and_o hold_v concern_v self-denial_n which_o be_v the_o four_o and_o last_v particular_a mention_v with_o the_o three_o former_a and_o first_o what_o you_o concieve_v concern_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o answ_n self-denial_n be_v such_o a_o grace_n or_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n or_o soul_n whereby_o the_o person_n in_o who_o it_o be_v find_v be_v effectual_o incline_v to_o neglect_v relinquish_v or_o part_n with_o his_o own_o lawful_a interest_n or_o right_n whether_o in_o matter_n of_o profit_n or_o pleasure_n or_o in_o any_o the_o concernment_n or_o contentment_n of_o the_o outer_a man_n or_o relate_v to_o this_o present_a world_n when_o either_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n or_o the_o interest_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o of_o any_o truth_n thereof_o or_o the_o spiritual_a welfare_n or_o safety_n of_o man_n require_v such_o a_o deportment_n of_o he_o and_o be_v like_a to_o suffer_v without_o it_o such_o a_o christian_a principle_n as_o this_o in_o man_n be_v as_o i_o suppose_v call_v self-denial_n because_o he_o that_o act_v according_a to_o the_o nature_n or_o guidance_n of_o it_o do_v by_o such_o a_o action_n as_o it_o be_v deny_v that_o there_o be_v any_o such_o person_n in_o be_v as_o himself_o or_o which_o be_v in_o effect_n the_o same_o that_o there_o be_v any_o such_o to_o be_v regard_v or_o take_v care_n of_o by_o he_o in_o matter_n of_o this_o world_n in_o 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the_o mean_n which_o god_n hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n as_o efficacious_a in_o the_o regular_a and_o due_a use_n of_o they_o to_o enrich_v and_o bless_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o grace_n of_o self-denial_n answ_n the_o chief_a of_o these_o mean_n as_o far_o as_o my_o memory_n at_o present_a serve_v i_o to_o recollect_v they_o be_v twelve_o quest_n 54._o what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o the_o twelve_o answ_n to_o consider_v that_o the_o want_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o the_o soul_n render_v man_n uncapable_a of_o entrance_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o more_o scandalous_a and_o gross_a sin_n of_o adultery_n fornication_n drunkenness_n covetuousness_n extortion_n idolatry_n etc._n etc._n jesus_n then_o say_v to_o his_o disciple_n if_o any_o man_n
procure_n of_o some_o positive_a good_a thing_n one_o or_o more_o for_o they_o rom._n 8.26.34_o heb._n 7.25_o 1_o tim._n 4_o 5._o the_o verb_n from_o which_o the_o word_n be_v derive_v sometime_o signify_v to_o pray_v not_o for_o but_o against_o other_o act._n 25.24_o rom._n 11.2_o last_o give_v of_o thanks_o be_v a_o cheerful_a submissive_a and_o engage_v acknowledgement_n make_v and_o tender_v unto_o god_n for_o any_o good_a that_o have_v be_v do_v by_o he_o whether_o immediate_o by_o himself_o or_o mediate_o by_o instrument_n either_o unto_o our_o selv_n s_o or_o unto_o other_o this_o kind_n of_o prayer_n ought_v still_o to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o former_a phil._n 4_o 6._o col._n 4.2_o quest_n 7._o whether_o be_v it_o lawful_a to_o pray_v to_o angel_n or_o to_o saint_n or_o unto_o any_o other_o whether_o person_n or_o thing_n but_o god_n only_o answ_n the_o scripture_n allow_v no_o prayer_n to_o be_v make_v either_o to_o angel_n or_o to_o saint_n but_o unto_o god_n only_o it_o be_v here_o plain_o affirm_v that_o god_n hear_v prayer_n psa_fw-la 65.2_o and_o there_o be_v instance_n and_o proof_n without_o number_n scatter_v up_o and_o down_o the_o scripture_n evince_v this_o to_o be_v true_a but_o there_o be_v not_o the_o least_o overture_n or_o whisper_v that_o either_o angel_n or_o saint_n while_o remain_v in_o heaven_n hear_v any_o prayer_n make_v unto_o they_o on_o the_o earth_n if_o they_o do_v why_o shall_v not_o all_o flesh_n come_v unto_o they_o as_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v it_o shall_v or_o will_v come_v unto_o god_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o so-strongly-attracting_a a_o property_n o_o thou_o that_o hear_v prayer_n unto_o thou_o shall_v all_o flesh_n come_v psa_n 65.12_o and_o elsewhere_o david_n say_v that_o every_o one_o that_o be_v godly_a shall_v make_v his_o prayer_n unto_o he_o psa_fw-la 12.6_o so_o that_o there_o be_v none_o but_o ungodly_a one_o leave_v to_o pray_v unto_o saint_n or_o angel_n nor_o do_v christ_n when_o upon_o request_n 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gift_n of_o his_o spirit_n with_o a_o promise_n and_o this_o most_o emphatical_o propose_v and_o with_o great_a advantage_n to_o procure_v belief_n that_o upon_o their_o prayer_n he_o shall_v be_v give_v unto_o they_o if_o you_o then_o be_v evil_a know_v how_o to_o give_v good_a gift_n to_o your_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v your_o heavenly_a father_n give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o luk._n 11.13_o see_v also_o joh._n 4.10_o quest_n 9_o but_o how_o then_o do_v the_o scripture_n say_v that_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v unpossible_a to_o please_v god_n heb._n 11.6_o and_o in_o another_o place_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n rom._n 14.23_o can_v a_o person_n by_o a_o prayer_n which_o be_v a_o sin_n or_o wherein_o he_o please_v not_o god_n obtain_v so_o inestimable_a a_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n of_o he_o as_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n answ_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o latter_a say_n be_v only_o this_o that_o whatsoever_o a_o man_n do_v be_v unperswade_v or_o unsatisfied_a in_o his_o conscience_n of_o the_o lawfulness_n of_o it_o he_o sin_v in_o do_v it_o although_o that_o which_o he_o do_v in_o such_o a_o case_n be_v in_o itself_o never_o so_o lawful_a &_o good_a and_o according_o if_o he_o that_o ask_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n shall_v doubt_v in_o his_o conscience_n whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o he_o to_o ask_v this_o spirit_n of_o he_o he_o shall_v indeed_o sin_n and_o not_o please_v god_n in_o ask_v it_o nor_o yet_o doubtless_o obtain_v it_o by_o ask_v for_o the_o former_a place_n where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n it_o speak_v not_o of_o a_o gospel_n faith_n by_o which_o a_o person_n be_v save_o justify_v but_o of_o such_o a_o faith_n for_o belief_n concern_v god_n which_o may_v be_v acquire_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o have_v be_v find_v in_o many_o of_o no_o high_a a_o inspiration_n as_o namely_o a_o belief_n of_o the_o be_v of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o goodness_n towards_o those_o who_o be_v studious_a and_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o and_o approve_v themselves_o unto_o he_o as_o it_o be_v explain_v in_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o same_o verse_n for_o he_o that_o come_v to_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o those_o who_o diligent_o seek_v he_o meaning_n that_o without_o a_o belief_n of_o these_o two_o thing_n no_o man_n can_v or_o will_v compose_v and_o settle_v his_o heart_n to_o live_v in_o obedience_n unto_o god_n or_o to_o depend_v upon_o he_o but_o both_o these_o persuasion_n concern_v god_n may_v as_o have_v be_v say_v be_v find_v in_o person_n who_o as_o yet_o do_v not_o believe_v unto_o salvation_n though_o by_o mean_n of_o they_o they_o be_v in_o a_o ready_a way_n hereunto_o quest_n 10._o but_o be_v it_o not_o as_o unpleasing_a unto_o god_n that_o a_o wicked_a man_n shall_v take_v his_o name_n into_o his_o mouth_n 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help_n to_o perfect_v the_o work_n of_o their_o repentance_n and_o this_o with_o acceptation_n at_o least_o to_o a_o degree_n whereas_o outward_a reformation_n and_o this_o practise_v for_o some_o time_n be_v require_v in_o such_o man_n to_o make_v they_o regular_o and_o with_o acceptance_n capable_a of_o take_v god_n covenant_n into_o their_o mouth_n and_o declare_v his_o statute_n quest_n 11._o but_o can_v any_o prayer_n be_v make_v unto_o god_n with_o acceptation_n which_o be_v not_o present_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o faith_n in_o this_o name_n answ_n if_o he_o that_o pray_v unto_o god_n have_v that_o worthy_a and_o honourable_a apprehension_n or_o opinion_n of_o he_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o those_o who_o diligent_o seek_v
look_v after_o his_o prayer_n itself_o as_o if_o his_o weakness_n in_o pray_v must_v needs_o make_v the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o promise_n make_v unto_o prayer_n though_o defective_a and_o weak_a for_o he_o can_v expect_v none_o other_o from_o man_n of_o none_o effect_n god_n what_o by_o teach_v man_n how_o to_o pray_v and_o what_o by_o enable_v they_o by_o his_o spirit_n to_o pray_v and_o what_o by_o grant_v such_o mighty_a power_n unto_o these_o prayer_n as_o he_o have_v do_v have_v enable_v they_o to_o c_o eat_v another_o a_o new_a kind_n of_o angel_n or_o minister_a spirit_n which_o be_v as_o able_a to_o serve_v they_o and_o do_v as_o great_a thing_n for_o they_o both_o in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n as_o those_o minister_a spirit_n proper_o so_o call_v the_o elect_a angel_n of_o god_n themselves_o be_v able_a to_o do_v yea_o that_o new_a kind_n of_o angel_n we_o speak_v of_o prayer_n have_v a_o kind_n of_o authority_n give_v unto_o it_o by_o god_n over_o those_o other_o angel_n and_o by_o the_o interest_n which_o it_o have_v above_o the_o other_o in_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o they_o both_o be_v able_a many_o time_n to_o procure_v itself_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o they_o in_o very_o great_a and_o important_a affair_n therefore_o prayer_n though_o it_o be_v in_o a_o sense_n the_o creature_n of_o man_n yet_o be_v make_v of_o the_o love_n goodness_n bounty_n wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n as_o the_o constitute_a principle_n of_o it_o it_o be_v too_o sacred_a and_o holy_a to_o be_v neglect_v or_o light_o esteem_v by_o man_n when_o once_o he_o have_v give_v life_n and_o breath_n and_o be_v unto_o it_o quest_n 70._o what_o be_v a_o second_o thing_n by_o which_o our_o prayer_n may_v suffer_v if_o it_o be_v not_o avoid_v answ_n to_o decline_v or_o grow_v worse_o after_o they_o than_o we_o be_v at_o the_o time_n when_o we_o make_v they_o as_o we_o degenerate_a and_o cool_v in_o our_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o spirit_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o way_n of_o righteousness_n when_o we_o have_v recommend_v our_o concernment_n or_o desire_n unto_o god_n our_o prayer_n proportionable_o lose_v of_o their_o interest_n and_o acceptation_n in_o heaven_n be_v now_o the_o prayer_n of_o person_n less_o considerable_a for_o righteousness_n than_o they_o be_v when_o they_o first_o arrive_v there_o and_o god_n be_v more_o distaste_v with_o good_a man_n for_o lose_v one_o inch_n of_o their_o holy_a ground_n than_o he_o be_v with_o wicked_a man_n for_o advance_v two_o in_o that_o ground_n of_o sin_n and_o folly_n which_o be_v their_o element_n he_o expect_v that_o his_o presence_n shall_v teach_v man_n holiness_n and_o that_o when_o they_o have_v be_v in_o near_a and_o close_a communion_n with_o he_o they_o shall_v contract_v a_o heavenly_a lustre_n and_o brightness_n upon_o their_o soul_n from_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o holiness_n therefore_o if_o have_v be_v so_o late_o in_o his_o presence_n and_o behold_v his_o face_n they_o shall_v forget_v what_o manner_n of_o god_n he_o be_v and_o shall_v rather_o make_v loss_n then_o gain_v of_o so_o great_a and_o bless_a a_o opportunity_n it_o must_v needs_o argue_v a_o ve_fw-la y_fw-fr unnatural_a and_o irrational_a strain_n of_o unworthiness_n and_o consequent_o be_v very_o displease_v unto_o god_n beside_o he_o expect_v that_o have_v put_v so_o much_o of_o their_o concernment_n into_o his_o hand_n as_o their_o prayer_n and_o the_o content_n of_o it_o whatever_o they_o be_v do_v amount_v unto_o this_o shall_v bind_v they_o all_o to_o their_o good_a behaviour_n and_o be_v as_o a_o fiery_a motive_n unto_o they_o to_o quit_v themselves_o at_o the_o best_a rate_n they_o be_v able_a in_o please_v he_o lest_o otherwise_o they_o shall_v obstruct_v the_o return_n of_o their_o prayer_n or_o at_o least_o damage_n they_o in_o their_o return_n quest_n 71._o what_o be_v a_o three_o thing_n that_o must_v be_v take_v heed_n of_o lest_o our_o prayer_n deposit_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v weaken_v or_o disable_v by_o it_o answ_n that_o in_o case_n we_o shall_v not_o receive_v a_o answer_n from_o god_n after_o the_o first_o second_o or_o three_o time_n of_o ask_v we_o be_v not_o at_o all_o discourage_v or_o faint_a so_o as_o to_o suffer_v our_o hand_n to_o hang_v down_o from_o pray_v any_o more_o or_o say_v within_o ourselves_o god_n will_v not_o be_v entreat_v by_o we_o but_o have_v cast_v our_o prayer_n out_o of_o his_o sight_n for_o in_o those_o two_o parable_n in_o the_o gospel_n the_o one_o of_o he_o that_o come_v to_o his_o friend_n at_o midnight_n to_o borrow_v loaf_n of_o bread_n luk_n 11.5_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o of_o the_o widow_n and_o unrighteous_a judge_n luk._n 18.1_o etc._n etc._n christ_n plain_o teach_v that_o though_o we_o shall_v pray_v long_o and_o often_o and_o after_o many_o prayer_n receive_v no_o encouragement_n from_o god_n no_o testimony_n of_o any_o love_n or_o respect_n that_o he_o bear_v unto_o we_o yet_o by_o our_o unwearied_a continuance_n and_o obstinate_a perseverance_n in_o pray_v we_o shall_v at_o length_n prevail_v and_o overcome_v he_o if_o the_o priest_n and_o man_n of_o war_n with_o joshua_n have_v compass_v the_o gity_n of_o jericho_n six_o day_n together_o once_o every_o day_n and_o have_v here_o desist_v the_o wall_n of_o this_o city_n have_v stand_v as_o firm_a and_o strong_a as_o before_o yea_o have_v they_o compass_v it_o about_o with_o the_o sound_n of_o their_o trumpet_n of_o rams-horn_n only_a six_o time_n more_o on_o the_o seven_o day_n all_o have_v signify_v nothing_o as_o to_o the_o bring_v down_o the_o wall_n of_o jericho_n it_o be_v the_o compass_v it_o about_o the_o seven_o time_n on_o this_o day_n that_o do_v the_o wonderful_a execution_n and_o make_v all_o the_o former_a compassing_n significant_a there_o be_v the_o like_a consideration_n of_o naaman_n wash_v himself_o seven_o time_n in_o jordan_n his_o six_o former_a wash_n have_v contribute_v nothing_o towards_o his_o cure_n have_v they_o not_o be_v accompany_v with_o the_o seven_o but_o this_o be_v add_v unto_o they_o put_v spirit_n and_o life_n into_o they_o all_o and_o make_v they_o all_o serviceable_a unto_o his_o cleanse_n the_o young_a man_n that_o come_v to_o christ_n desirous_a to_o know_v of_o he_o what_o he_o shall_v do_v to_o inherit_v eternal_a life_n have_v it_o seem_v do_v many_o thing_n of_o good_a relation_n and_o tendency_n unto_o this_o end_n but_o he_o be_v like_a to_o suffer_v loss_n of_o all_o these_o unless_o he_o do_v that_o one_o thing_n which_o christ_n tell_v he_o be_v yet_o want_v whereas_o this_o be_v do_v will_v have_v make_v he_o perfect_a mar._n 10.21_o with_o mat._n 19.21_o in_o like_a mnnner_n when_o we_o have_v pray_v long_o and_o often_o not_o seven_o time_n only_o but_o seventy_o time_n seven_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o great_a and_o special_a favour_n from_o god_n and_o have_v not_o all_o this_o while_n receive_v the_o least_o overture_n of_o any_o favourable_a answer_n like_o to_o be_v give_v we_o yet_o once_o pray_v more_o may_v possible_o raise_v as_o it_o be_v all_o our_o former_a prayer_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o it_o and_o they_o rejoice_v together_o in_o a_o honourable_a conquest_n over_o the_o almighty_a and_o in_o divide_v the_o spoil_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 72._o what_o be_v a_o four_o thing_n lik_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n fruitless_a if_o we_o be_v not_o careful_a to_o avoid_v it_o answ_n the_o neglect_n of_o a_o conscientious_a and_o diligent_a use_n of_o such_o mean_n which_o be_v proper_a and_o of_o divine_a appointment_n for_o the_o bring_v to_o pass_v of_o such_o thing_n which_o we_o ask_v of_o god_n when_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o thus_o ask_v be_v such_o that_o other_o mean_n beside_o prayer_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v use_v for_o the_o effect_n of_o they_o as_o for_o example_n when_o we_o pray_v for_o patience_n faith_n humility_n self-denial_n or_o the_o like_a there_o be_v such_o truth_n such_o discovery_n of_o god_n his_o mind_n and_o counsel_n lay_v down_o in_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v proper_a and_o effectual_a to_o work_v and_o increase_v these_o respective_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n they_o must_v be_v diligent_o inquire_v and_o seek_v out_o and_o our_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n serious_o and_o frequent_o press_v urge_v and_o importune_v with_o they_o according_o when_o joshua_n with_o the_o elder_n of_o israel_n have_v for_o some_o good_a space_n of_o time_n in_o great_a humility_n fall_v on_o the_o earth_n with_o his_o face_n and_o put_v dust_n on_o his_o head_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o israel_n may_v no_o more_o turn_v their_o back_n upon_o their_o enemy_n god_n take_v he_o off_o
respect_v they_o as_o person_n raise_v up_o by_o god_n among_o their_o brethren_n for_o their_o furtherance_n and_o help_n upon_o occasion_n in_o the_o thing_n both_o of_o their_o present_a comfort_n and_o eternal_a peace_n so_o again_o to_o give_v testimony_n unto_o and_o vindicate_v the_o good_a gift_n of_o god_n in_o they_o against_o those_o that_o shall_v any_o way_n vilify_v or_o disparage_v they_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o god_n will_v please_v to_o increase_v their_o store_n and_o make_v they_o more_o fruitful_a and_o keep_v they_o humble_a under_o the_o great_a increase_n that_o shall_v be_v give_v they_o not_o to_o judge_v they_o or_o take_v offence_n at_o they_o in_o case_n they_o take_v liberty_n in_o some_o thing_n which_o their_o conscience_n will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o take_v etc._n etc._n quest_n 78._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o inferior_n be_v in_o this_o commandment_n charge_v with_o towards_o those_o that_o be_v their_o superior_n in_o a_o politic_a or_o civil_a consideration_n as_o magistrate_n or_o ruler_n in_o the_o civil_a state_n and_o master_n over_o servant_n answ_n the_o law_n of_o magistrate_n be_v clear_o consistent_a with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n whether_o write_v in_o the_o scripture_n or_o dictate_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n ought_v careful_o and_o conscientious_o to_o be_v observe_v by_o they_o such_o law_n of_o they_o unto_o which_o they_o can_v without_o sin_n or_o a_o doubt_a conscience_n yield_v a_o practical_a obedience_n they_o ought_v to_o subject_v themselves_o unto_o passive_o that_o be_v patient_o and_o with_o a_o meek_a spirit_n accept_v of_o that_o punishment_n which_o they_o impose_v upon_o the_o non-observer_n of_o they_o the_o person_n of_o their_o magistrate_n yea_o though_o they_o be_v none_o of_o the_o best_a they_o ought_v to_o reverence_n and_o honour_n as_o be_v set_v over_o they_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n under_o he_o to_o rule_v and_o govern_v they_o for_o their_o good_a and_o so_o to_o defend_v they_o with_o their_o estate_n body_n life_n when_o necessity_n require_v to_o pay_v they_o tribute_n and_o custom_n willing_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o this_o more_o particular_o then_o for_o other_o man_n to_o vindicate_v the_o justness_n of_o their_o authority_n their_o honour_n and_o reputation_n as_o far_o as_o with_o truth_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o can_v when_o occasion_n require_v and_o however_o not_o to_o reproach_v revile_v or_o speak_v evil_a of_o they_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 79._o what_o be_v here_o require_v of_o servant_n as_o due_a from_o they_o unto_o their_o master_n answ_n to_o count_v they_o worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v lawful_a to_o please_v they_o well_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o show_v all_o good_a fidelity_n towards_o they_o to_o be_v subject_a unto_o they_o with_o all_o fear_n not_o only_o if_o they_o be_v good_a and_o gentle_a but_o even_o though_o they_o be_v froward_a not_o answer_v again_o not_o purloin_v from_o they_o tit._n 2_o 9_o 10._o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o coloss_n 3.22_o eph._n 6.5_o 6._o 1_o pet._n 2.18_o compare_v quest_n 80._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n wherein_o we_o stand_v oblige_v towards_o our_o superior_n in_o a_o spiritual_a or_o church-consideration_n as_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o such_o as_o be_v over_o we_o in_o the_o lord_n answ_n to_o esteem_v they_o very_o high_o in_o love_n for_o their_o work_n sake_n 1_o thes_n 5.13_o to_o obey_v and_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o they_o heb._n 13.17_o to_o attend_v upon_o their_o ministry_n to_o receive_v their_o doctrine_n be_v find_v upon_o trial_n agreeable_a to_o the_o scripture_n with_o gladness_n of_o heart_n to_o give_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o it_o to_o imitate_v and_o follow_v they_o in_o their_o christian_a and_o exemplary_a walking_n to_o assert_v their_o innocency_n against_o the_o revile_n and_o slanderous_a tongue_n of_o man_n to_o give_v a_o free_a and_o full_a testimony_n upon_o occasion_n unto_o their_o christian_a worth_n and_o those_o good_a thing_n of_o god_n that_o be_v in_o they_o to_o stand_v by_o they_o countenance_n and_o encourage_v they_o under_o the_o injurious_a deal_n and_o practice_n of_o wicked_a man_n against_o they_o to_o make_v they_o partaker_n with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o temporal_a good_a thing_n gal._n 6.6_o to_o pray_v earnest_o for_o they_o not_o to_o grieve_v or_o offend_v they_o by_o a_o loose_a and_o unworthy_a conversation_n or_o by_o any_o unseemly_a action_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 81._o you_o have_v declare_v the_o duty_n which_o god_n in_o this_o five_o commandment_n require_v of_o inferior_n to_o perform_v unto_o their_o superior_n of_o all_o the_o three_o order_n or_o kind_n natural_a political_n and_o spiritual_a now_o inasmuch_o as_o you_o teach_v we_o former_o that_o where_o the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n towards_o their_o superior_n be_v command_v there_o the_o superior_n be_v likewise_o charge_v with_o reciprocal_a deportment_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o duty_n towards_o their_o inferior_n will_v you_o please_v further_o to_o declare_v what_o god_n here_o injoyn_v superior_n according_a to_o the_o respective_a kind_n of_o superiority_n mention_v to_o perform_v unto_o their_o inferior_n only_o by_o the_o way_n give_v we_o a_o account_n if_o you_o be_v able_a why_o god_n may_v please_v to_o signify_v and_o express_v superior_n of_o all_o kind_n by_o the_o name_n of_o natural_a parent_n father_n and_o mother_n as_o also_o why_o the_o commandment_n plain_o and_o in_o term_n impose_v upon_o child_n and_o in_o they_o upon_o all_o other_o inferior_n likewise_o their_o duty_n towards_o their_o superior_n leave_v these_o to_o understand_v or_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o charge_n by_o way_n of_o consequence_n only_o or_o from_o the_o admonition_n or_o demand_n of_o their_o conscience_n be_v diligent_o inform_v by_o the_o scripture_n concern_v it_o but_o first_o i_o pray_v you_o your_o answer_n to_o the_o former_a of_o these_o answ_n superior_n in_o every_o kind_n may_v be_v commend_v by_o god_n unto_o we_o by_o the_o name_n of_o father_n and_o mother_n yea_o and_o be_v so_o style_v by_o way_n of_o irem_fw-la unto_o themselves_o because_o these_o be_v sweet_a and_o pleasant_a name_n and_o very_o probable_o intend_v by_o god_n both_o to_o signify_v what_o affection_n ought_v to_o be_v in_o all_o superior_n towards_o their_o inferior_n and_o what_o reciprocal_o shall_v be_v in_o these_o towards_o they_o as_o that_o all_o superior_n shall_v be_v as_o love_v tender_a and_o careful_a over_o those_o that_o be_v under_o they_o as_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v over_o their_o child_n and_o again_o that_o inferior_n shall_v be_v as_o ready_a willing_a and_o cheerful_a to_o obey_v their_o superior_n as_o child_n be_v their_o natural_a parent_n quest_n 82._o have_v you_o any_o thing_n for_o a_o answer_n to_o the_o latter_a of_o the_o two_o question_n late_o propose_v answ_n inferior_n and_o more_o particular_o child_n who_o be_v first_o intend_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o as_o significatour_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v not_o so_o apt_a or_o incline_v to_o inquire_v after_o their_o duty_n towards_o their_o superior_n nor_o yet_o ordinary_o so_o apprehensive_a or_o capable_a of_o it_o otherwise_o no_o noâ—_n yet_o so_o forward_o or_o willing_a to_o exhibit_v oâ—_n perform_v it_o be_v know_v as_o superior_n in_o general_n and_o more_o especial_o natural_a parent_n father_n and_o mother_n be_v of_o their_o duty_n towards_o they_o it_o be_v a_o saying_n not_o more_o common_a then_o true_a some_o few_o exception_n there_o may_v be_v as_o to_o all_o or_o most_o general_a rule_n there_o be_v that_o love_n descend_v but_o ascend_v not_o the_o meaning_n be_v that_o comparative_o or_o in_o a_o like_a proportion_n it_o seldom_o ascend_v one_o reason_n whereof_o may_v be_v because_o the_o interest_n of_o propriety_n which_o the_o superior_a have_v in_o the_o inferior_a be_v great_a and_o more_o proper_o such_o then_o that_o which_o the_o inferior_a have_v in_o his_o superior_n child_n be_v more_o the_o parent_n than_o parent_n be_v the_o child_n that_o be_v the_o parent_n have_v more_o to_o do_v with_o and_o more_o right_a to_o employ_v dispose_n and_o make_v use_n of_o their_o child_n to_o their_o mind_n and_o contentment_n which_o answer_v the_o notion_n of_o propriety_n than_o the_o child_n have_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o parent_n in_o like_a manner_n subject_n be_v more_o the_o prince's-his_a or_o his_o to_o who_o they_o owe_v subjection_n than_o he_o be_v they_o now_o as_o it_o be_v natural_a for_o man_n to_o love_v their_o own_o in_o what_o respect_n or_o degree_n soever_o they_o be_v their_o own_o whether_o they_o be_v thing_n or_o person_n so_o it_o be_v natural_a also_o for_o they_o to_o love_v those_o thing_n or_o person_n more_o coeteris_fw-la paribus_fw-la as_o we_o use_v to_o
say_v which_o be_v more_o their_o own_o and_o wherein_o their_o propriety_n be_v large_a and_o more_o complete_a than_o those_o in_o either_o kind_n which_o be_v less_o their_o own_o so_o then_o parent_n and_o there_o be_v a_o like_a consideration_n of_o other_o superior_n in_o reference_n to_o their_o inferior_n respective_o be_v natural_o more_o incline_v to_o act_v the_o part_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n and_o to_o do_v that_o which_o become_v they_o in_o reference_n unto_o they_o than_o child_n be_v to_o perform_v their_o duty_n towards_o their_o parent_n this_o may_v be_v somewhat_o of_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n in_o this_o commandment_n so_o express_o charge_v child_n with_o their_o duty_n towards_o their_o parent_n and_o parent_n implicit_o only_a and_o consequential_o with_o they_o towards_o their_o child_n quest_n 83._o now_o if_o you_o please_v declare_v with_o what_o brevity_n you_o can_v the_o duty_n which_o god_n in_o this_o commandment_n require_v of_o superior_n in_o all_o the_o three_o kind_n you_o mention_v towards_o their_o inferior_n respective_o beginning_n with_o the_o duty_n of_o those_o who_o be_v by_o nature_n such_o and_o so_o proceed_v unto_o the_o other_o and_o first_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n father_n and_o mother_n towards_o their_o child_n answ_n to_o be_v affectionate_o incline_v towards_o they_o and_o to_o manifest_v and_o manage_v such_o their_o affection_n by_o a_o conscientious_a and_o constant_a engagement_n of_o themselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a and_o likely_a mean_n both_o to_o make_v their_o condition_n good_a and_o prosperous_a in_o this_o world_n and_o happy_a and_o bless_a also_o in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v as_o by_o a_o timely_a consecrate_v they_o unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n by_o baptism_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o they_o by_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o nurture_n and_o admonition_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o a_o christian_a honest_a and_o discreet_a behaviour_n of_o themselves_o before_o they_o by_o keep_v they_o under_o government_n and_o in_o subjection_n with_o love_n wisdom_n and_o gravity_n not_o provoke_v or_o discourage_v they_o by_o train_v they_o up_o to_o some_o honest_a course_n of_o life_n or_o call_v by_o correct_v they_o for_o their_o misdoing_n seasonable_o and_o with_o moderation_n not_o with_o anger_n or_o fierceness_n but_o with_o compassion_n by_o allow_v they_o convenient_a food_n raiment_n and_o liberty_n by_o a_o timely_a provide_v for_o they_o fit_v consort_n in_o marriage_n if_o need_v be_v by_o reserve_v and_o lay_v up_o somewhat_o if_o they_o be_v able_a to_o leave_v unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n it_o lie_v upon_o mother_n by_o way_n of_o duty_n to_o become_v nurse_n if_o they_o be_v able_a to_o their_o own_o child_n after_o the_o example_n of_o sarah_n who_o in_o her_o old_a age_n perform_v that_o service_n unto_o her_o son_n isaac_n make_v none_o other_o account_n as_o it_o seem_v but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v of_o course_n for_o she_o so_o to_o do_v gen._n 21.7_o quest_n 84._o what_o do_v god_n require_v of_o those_o by_o way_n of_o duty_n towards_o the_o young_a who_o the_o privilege_n of_o age_n have_v make_v their_o superior_n as_o have_v be_v say_v answ_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o assist_v they_o with_o their_o counsel_n when_o desire_v or_o when_o they_o see_v occasion_n otherwise_o that_o they_o countenance_n and_o encourage_v they_o in_o and_o unto_o all_o well_o do_v that_o they_o admonish_v they_o with_o wisdom_n love_n and_o tenderness_n when_o they_o do_v amiss_o that_o they_o walk_v before_o they_o as_o ensample_n of_o sobriety_n gravity_n temperance_n faith_n love_v patience_n etc._n etc._n that_o they_o despise_v they_o not_o because_o of_o their_o youth_n or_o set_v light_n by_o they_o because_o of_o some_o weakness_n incident_a to_o their_o year_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 85._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o husband_n towards_o their_o wife_n answ_n to_o love_v they_o dear_o as_o their_o own_o body_n and_o as_o christ_n love_v his_o church_n give_v himself_o for_o it_o ephe._n 5.25.28_o to_o dwell_v with_o they_o according_a to_o knowledge_n that_o be_v as_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n concern_v their_o behaviour_n towards_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v make_v know_v in_o the_o scripture_n direct_v they_o and_o require_v of_o they_o not_o according_a to_o humour_n passion_n lightness_n of_o spirit_n or_o the_o like_a to_o give_v honour_n unto_o they_o as_o unto_o the_o weak_a vessel_n that_o be_v as_o person_n serviceable_a unto_o god_n and_o use_v by_o he_o as_o well_o as_o themselves_o although_o not_o make_v for_o such_o service_n which_o require_v the_o like_a strength_n either_o of_o body_n or_o of_o mind_n with_o those_o for_o which_o man_n be_v make_v to_o bear_v with_o their_o infirmity_n to_o take_v special_a notice_n of_o all_o their_o good_a service_n their_o loialty_n their_o subjection_n and_o all_o expression_n of_o affection_n towards_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n and_o to_o return_v the_o same_o or_o better_a measure_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o word_n and_o in_o deed_n discreet_o and_o in_o great_a love_n and_o tenderness_n to_o admonish_v they_o to_o instruct_v they_o in_o thing_n appertain_v unto_o god_n and_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v bitter_a fierce_a or_o sharp_a unto_o they_o at_o any_o time_n but_o to_o delight_v in_o their_o presence_n to_o give_v they_o none_o occasion_n of_o jealousy_n to_o provide_v for_o they_o thing_n necessary_a according_a to_o their_o state_n and_o calling_n to_o allow_v they_o convenient_a maintenance_n and_o liberty_n to_o stand_v by_o they_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o that_o authority_n in_o the_o family_n as_o over_o child_n and_o servant_n which_o belong_v unto_o they_o to_o protect_v they_o from_o affront_n and_o injury_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 86._o what_o be_v require_v of_o superior_n in_o gift_n towards_o weak_a christian_n answ_n that_o they_o bear_v their_o infirmity_n that_o be_v that_o they_o depise_v they_o not_o nor_o estrange_v themselves_o from_o they_o because_o of_o they_o this_o be_v to_o constrain_v they_o to_o bear_v they_o themselves_o rom._n 15.1_o that_o they_o use_v not_o their_o liberty_n to_o their_o offence_n nor_o to_o the_o enbolden_v of_o they_o to_o do_v that_o which_o otherwise_o they_o scruple_n or_o know_v no_o sufficient_a ground_n on_o which_o to_o judge_v it_o lawful_a that_o they_o be_v of_o a_o condescend_v spirit_n unto_o they_o willing_a and_o ready_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o instruct_v and_o teach_v they_o as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v not_o give_v they_o strong_a meat_n to_o eat_v when_o they_o be_v able_a to_o digest_v milk_n only_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 77._o what_o be_v require_v of_o the_o politic_a superior_a whether_o magistrate_n or_o master_n in_o reference_n unto_o those_o that_o be_v under_o they_o and_o subject_n unto_o they_o r_o spective_o answ_n first_o god_n impose_v this_o for_o a_o law_n upon_o all_o magistrate_n zealous_o to_o desire_v and_o according_o to_o endeavour_v by_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a exercise_n of_o the_o authority_n and_o power_n commit_v unto_o they_o the_o welfare_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o people_n under_o they_o as_o by_o procure_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o they_o wholesome_a necessary_a and_o just_a law_n and_o such_o as_o these_o only_a to_o be_v make_v for_o the_o government_n of_o they_o by_o see_v justice_n due_o execute_v without_o partiality_n or_o respect_n of_o person_n by_o punish_v those_o who_o be_v entrust_v with_o the_o administration_n of_o justice_n either_o for_o reward_n favour_n ill-will_n or_o the_o like_a abuse_v the_o trust_n commit_v unto_o they_o and_o pervert_v judgement_n by_o take_v a_o effectual_a course_n for_o the_o suppress_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o all_o such_o who_o contrary_a to_o the_o good_a law_n under_o which_o they_o live_v injure_v or_o molest_v any_o the_o member_n of_o their_o community_n by_o encourage_v and_o protect_v those_o that_o do_v well_o and_o be_v diligent_a and_o active_a in_o due_a order_n to_o promote_v the_o honour_n safety_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o public_a by_o procure_v all_o former_a law_n to_o be_v repeal_v which_o by_o experience_n be_v find_v to_o be_v either_o un-necessary_a or_o ensnare_a or_o burdensome_a unto_o the_o people_n by_o a_o honourable_a frugality_n and_o moderation_n in_o their_o expense_n that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v no_o occasion_n or_o temptation_n upon_o they_o to_o grind_v their_o people_n by_o hard_a imposition_n or_o levy_n of_o money_n or_o by_o any_o other_o dishonourable_a and_o un-prince_o course_n by_o take_v such_o into_o their_o near_a acquaintance_n and_o counsel_n who_o be_v man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o worth_a of_o approve_a integrity_n and_o public_a spirit_n by_o be_v vigilant_a and_o
and_o child_n unspotted_a of_o the_o flesh_n not_o to_o provide_v timely_a for_o these_o suitable_a companion_n in_o marriage_n if_o need_v be_v and_o so_o not_o to_o live_v with_o the_o other_o upon_o such_o term_n of_o love_n and_o winningnesse_n of_o carriage_n that_o they_o may_v have_v no_o temptation_n upon_o they_o but_o to_o abhor_v the_o thought_n of_o give_v that_o unto_o any_o other_o man_n which_o be_v due_a only_a unto_o their_o own_o husband_n respective_o etc._n etc._n not_o to_o cast_v a_o snare_n upon_o other_o nor_o upon_o ourselves_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v tempt_v unto_o uncleanness_n as_o by_o speak_v disparaging_o or_o undervalue_o of_o the_o ordinance_n of_o marriage_n by_o plead_v the_o lawfulness_n of_o polygamy_n or_o of_o divorce_n in_o other_o case_n than_o those_o allow_v in_o the_o scripture_n or_o by_o invite_v or_o inveigle_v they_o into_o the_o company_n and_o acquaintance_n of_o person_n of_o leight_n and_o loose_a behaviour_n etc._n etc._n quest_n 98._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n more_o particular_o enjoin_v in_o this_o commandment_n answ_n these_o also_o for_o the_o most_o part_n may_v ready_o be_v understand_v by_o way_n of_o contrariety_n from_o the_o sin_n particular_o forbid_v as_o you_o have_v now_o hear_v they_o rehearse_v or_o however_o take_v a_o few_o of_o they_o by_o their_o name_n by_o which_o you_o may_v judge_v of_o their_o fellow_n the_o duty_n then_o here_o command_v beside_o the_o abstain_v from_o all_o perpetration_n of_o actual_a uncleanness_n may_v be_v reduce_v under_o three_o head_n the_o first_o conscientious_o to_o use_v all_o the_o mean_n that_o be_v proper_a and_o likely_a to_o create_v or_o raise_v in_o we_o a_o true_a love_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o clean_a conversation_n the_o second_o to_o use_v in_o like_a manner_n all_o mean_n that_o be_v proper_a and_o likely_a to_o divert_v scatter_v and_o quench_v all_o lustful_a motion_n inclination_n and_o desire_n the_o three_o and_o last_v careful_o to_o 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effectual_a and_o press_a motive_n with_o suitable_a direction_n by_o which_o he_o seek_v to_o persuade_v man_n and_o woman_n unto_o that_o wherein_o his_o soul_n so_o much_o delight_v in_o this_o kind_n the_o effectualness_n of_o the_o mean_n which_o he_o have_v prescribe_v to_o render_v his_o command_n for_o purity_n and_o holiness_n passable_a enough_o unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o no_o way_n grievous_a and_o more_o especial_o among_o the_o rest_n the_o ordinance_n of_o marriage_n etc._n etc._n so_o again_o serious_o to_o consider_v with_o what_o peace_n and_o comfort_n they_o most_o common_o and_o unless_o they_o forfeit_v these_o blessing_n by_o some_o other_o great_a wickedness_n or_o folly_n both_o live_a and_o die_v who_o in_o the_o apostle_n language_n have_v possess_v their_o vessel_n in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n and_o not_o in_o the_o lust_n of_o concupiscence_n or_o uncleanness_n in_o comparison_n of_o those_o who_o have_v sell_v themselves_o to_o commit_v adultery_n fornication_n or_o any_o other_o pollution_n of_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o second_o sort_n be_v these_o and_o such_o like_a to_o lay_v our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n close_o to_o those_o terrible_a and_o peremptory_a threaten_n of_o exclusion_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o many_o place_n in_o scripture_n express_o denounce_v against_o all_o those_o that_o shall_v walk_v in_o the_o lust_n of_o uncleanness_n to_o consider_v how_o virulent_a a_o antipathy_n all_o impurity_n in_o this_o kind_n have_v to_o that_o nature_n of_o god_n in_o which_o be_v command_v we_o in_o special_a manner_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o i_o mean_v his_o holiness_n and_o purity_n to_o remember_v how_o often_o his_o wrath_n have_v be_v reveal_v from_o heaven_n against_o man_n and_o woman_n of_o unclean_a behaviour_n and_o so_o with_o what_o severity_n he_o charge_v person_n of_o both_o sex_n to_o abstain_v from_o fornication_n adultery_n and_o all_o other_o fleshly_a impurity_n to_o recount_v how_o proper_a and_o effectual_a a_o course_n he_o have_v take_v to_o render_v all_o unclean_a person_n inexcusable_a viz._n by_o contrive_v and_o allow_v unto_o they_o his_o ordinance_n of_o marriage_n a_o mean_n honourable_a agreeable_a to_o their_o nature_n and_o full_o sufficient_a at_o least_o where_o it_o be_v not_o disable_v by_o a_o high_a hand_n of_o wickedness_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o defilement_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o also_o to_o consider_v what_o a_o sad_a and_o miserable_a condition_n even_o in_o this_o world_n very_o many_o have_v bring_v themselves_o unto_o by_o unclean_a practice_n lose_v their_o credit_n expose_v themselves_o to_o contempt_n and_o scorn_n waste_v their_o estate_n undo_v their_o posterity_n if_o they_o have_v any_o ruine_v their_o family_n disgrace_v their_o friend_n waste_v their_o strength_n fill_v their_o body_n with_o very_a grievous_a noisome_a painful_a and_o shameful_a disease_n so_o destroy_v their_o life_n before_o their_o time_n and_o die_v one_o of_o the_o worst_a kind_n of_o self-murtherer_n leave_v behind_o they_o the_o stench_n and_o rottenness_n of_o their_o body_n in_o their_o name_n and_o memory_n in_o like_a manner_n to_o consider_v how_o many_o thousand_o time_n more_o grievous_a and_o terrible_a than_o all_o this_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v to_o die_v under_o the_o conscience_n and_o guilt_n of_o so_o much_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o withal_o that_o no_o man_n ever_o commit_v any_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n but_o be_v arrest_v with_o sadness_n and_o discontent_n immediate_o upon_o it_o under_o this_o head_n also_o be_v comprehend_v these_o and_o such_o like_a duty_n to_o employ_v ourselves_o in_o some_o honest_a labour_n and_o course_n of_o life_n and_o not_o to_o suffer_v either_o our_o mind_n or_o our_o body_n to_o dispose_v themselves_o unto_o wantonness_n by_o idleness_n or_o sloth_n to_o be_v temperate_a in_o our_o diet_n not_o affect_v meat_n or_o drink_v of_o high_a nourishment_n when_o we_o be_v in_o health_n or_o invent_v to_o inflame_v or_o nourish_v lust_n moderate_a in_o our_o sleep_n sober_a in_o our_o apparel_n modest_a and_o grave_a in_o our_o behaviour_n favourie_a in_o our_o speech_n and_o communication_n or_o if_o by_o a_o conscientious_a observance_n of_o all_o these_o we_o can_v arrive_v at_o the_o blessing_n of_o a_o stable_n and_o perfect_a frame_n of_o continency_n but_o that_o we_o be_v still_o pursue_v with_o inclination_n and_o motion_n another_o way_n then_o to_o take_v sanctuary_n at_o the_o ordinance_n of_o marriage_n and_o therein_o so_o to_o live_v and_o converse_v with_o she_o or_o he_o who_o god_n shall_v give_v into_o our_o bosom_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o mutual_a confidence_n of_o each_o in_o other_o no_o occasion_n in_o one_o kind_n or_o other_o be_v give_v on_o either_o side_n of_o the_o least_o jealousy_n of_o unfaithfulnesse_n or_o want_v of_o conjugal_a affection_n in_o either_o towards_o 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common_o suspect_v of_o
the_o number_n of_o two_o which_o be_v baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n quest_n 35._o what_o be_v baptism_n answ_n a_o sacred_a rite_n of_o be_v wash_v with_o water_n in_o or_o rather_o into_o or_o unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mat._n 28.19_o quest_n 36._o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v baptise_a or_o to_o be_v wash_v with_o water_n in_o or_o into_o or_o unto_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n answ_n it_o be_v by_o the_o authority_n and_o command_n of_o these_o three_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n to_o be_v in_o and_o by_o this_o rite_n consign_v over_o deliver_v up_o or_o consecrate_v unto_o they_o or_o separate_v unto_o their_o service_n and_o withal_o to_o be_v open_o declare_v according_o quest_n 37._o be_v it_o not_o lawful_a to_o baptise_v or_o to_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o some_o one_o of_o these_o person_n only_o as_o for_o example_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o the_o son_n especial_o consider_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n command_v those_o that_o do_v believe_v upon_o his_o preach_n and_o have_v receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n meaning_n christ_n act_n 10.48_o as_o he_o have_v also_o exhort_v other_o of_o his_o convert_v before_o then_o peter_n say_v unto_o they_o repent_v and_o be_v baptise_a every_o one_o of_o you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n chtist_n etc._n etc._n act_v 2.38_o see_v also_o act_v 19.5_o rom._n 6.3_o gal._n 3.27_o answ_n to_o be_v baptise_a in_o into_z or_o unto_o christ_n be_v constructive_o and_o in_o effect_n to_o be_v baptise_a in_o or_o into_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n these_o three_o be_v one_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n teach_v we_o 1_o john_n 5.7_o and_o as_o irenaeus_n of_o old_a interpret_v in_o christi_fw-la nomine_fw-la subanditur_fw-la qui_fw-la unxit_fw-la &_o ipse_fw-la qui_fw-la unctus_fw-la est_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la unctio_fw-la in_o quà _fw-la unctus_fw-la est_fw-la in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v comprehend_v or_o understand_v both_o he_o that_o do_v anoint_v mean_v the_o father_n and_o he_o that_o be_v anoint_v namely_o the_o son_n and_o the_o anoint_v itself_o wherewith_o he_o be_v anoint_a that_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o be_v it_o to_o be_v think_v that_o either_o peter_n or_o any_o other_o of_o the_o apostle_n who_o either_o themselves_o baptise_a or_o command_v other_o to_o baptise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n without_o mention_v the_o name_n either_o of_o the_o father_n or_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o either_o act_v contrary_a to_o the_o rule_n or_o charge_v give_v unto_o they_o by_o christ_n concern_v baptise_v but_o rather_o that_o they_o only_o abridge_v or_o contract_v it_o into_o a_o narrow_a compass_n without_o diminish_v or_o omit_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o just_a import_n or_o meaning_n of_o it_o and_o this_o by_o the_o direction_n and_o guidance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o possible_o to_o instruct_v we_o that_o form_n of_o word_n be_v not_o to_o be_v rigorous_o urge_v where_o substance_n of_o matter_n be_v sufficient_o express_v or_o else_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n mention_v baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n do_v not_o intend_v to_o prescribe_v unto_o they_o any_o certain_a or_o set_v form_n of_o word_n to_o be_v always_o use_v in_o the_o act_n or_o at_o the_o time_n of_o baptise_v but_o rather_o to_o instruct_v they_o how_o they_o shall_v declare_v the_o doctrine_n of_o that_o baptism_n which_o he_o command_v they_o to_o administer_v as_o namely_o that_o the_o precept_n or_o injunction_n of_o it_o proceed_v joint_o from_o all_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o with_o this_o intent_n or_o for_o this_o end_n that_o they_o who_o believe_v the_o gospel_n shall_v they_o and_o their_o child_n over_o who_o they_o have_v power_n submit_v unto_o it_o and_o receive_v it_o and_o by_o it_o be_v and_o open_o declare_v to_o be_v deliver_v up_o unto_o the_o care_n and_o government_n of_o all_o the_o three_o this_o or_o the_o like_a doctrine_n the_o apostle_n may_v teach_v and_o declare_v when_o any_o person_n be_v to_o be_v baptise_a by_o they_o or_o by_o their_o order_n although_o in_o the_o act_n of_o baptise_v there_o be_v mention_n make_v of_o the_o name_n of_o one_o of_o the_o three_o only_o or_o else_o 3d._n and_o last_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o a_o person_n may_v proper_o enough_o be_v say_v to_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n although_o in_o terminis_fw-la or_o in_o word_n he_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n only_o because_o the_o doctrine_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o which_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o baptism_n in_o his_o name_n he_o be_v to_o hearken_v and_o subject_v himself_o plain_o assert_v the_o same_o nature_n dignity_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o other_o two_o with_o his_o own_o and_o one_o special_a reason_n why_o christ_n do_v not_o prescribe_v the_o administration_n of_o baptism_n in_o his_o own_o name_n only_o although_o the_o administration_n perform_v in_o his_o name_n alone_o be_v regular_a enough_o and_o apostolical_a as_o be_v declare_v in_o the_o question_n may_v be_v this_o that_o upon_o so_o solemn_a a_o occasion_n as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o administration_n of_o baptism_n he_o may_v not_o omit_v to_o declare_v himself_o as_o zealous_a a_o remembrancer_n and_o assertor_n of_o the_o divine_a glory_n of_o his_o father_n and_o of_o his_o spirit_n as_o of_o his_o own_o of_o his_o care_n and_o zeal_n in_o this_o kind_n we_o have_v many_o other_o great_a testimony_n in_o the_o gospel_n but_o though_o baptism_n administer_v in_o the_o name_n of_o jessus_n christ_n alone_o i_o mean_v without_o mention_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o other_o two_o in_o the_o act_n itself_o of_o administration_n be_v as_o have_v be_v say_v authentic_a and_o valid_a yet_o doubtless_o the_o custom_n of_o those_o church_n which_o 〈◊〉_d constant_o administer_v it_o in_o that_o very_a explicitâ—â—â—â—or_n and_o form_n of_o word_n dictate_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o his_o apostle_n wherein_o all_o the_o three_o be_v as_o we_o hear_v distinct_o name_v be_v more_o commendable_a as_o be_v both_o more_o edify_a and_o safe_a and_o be_v not_o to_o be_v exchange_v by_o any_o particular_a man_n quest_n 38._o why_o be_v baptism_n call_v the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n act_n 13.24.19.4_o answ_n either_o because_o by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o it_o and_o according_a to_o the_o counsel_n and_o intent_n of_o god_n herein_o they_o who_o do_v submit_v unto_o it_o and_o be_v baptise_a do_v hereby_o solemn_o profess_v themselves_o penitent_a or_o that_o they_o unfeigned_o repent_v of_o all_o their_o former_a sin_n and_o more_o particular_o of_o their_o unbelief_n as_o seem_v to_o be_v intimate_v act._n 19.4_o mark_v 1.15_o or_o else_o two_o because_o baptism_n be_v a_o most_o solemn_a and_o sacred_a engagement_n according_a to_o the_o declare_a intendment_n of_o he_o that_o appoint_v it_o who_o have_v in_o this_o respect_n a_o right_a of_o power_n to_o make_v the_o term_n or_o condition_n of_o receive_v it_o what_o and_o as_o he_o please_v upon_o he_o that_o submit_v to_o it_o to_o repent_v in_o case_n he_o have_v not_o yet_o repent_v however_o upon_o a_o profession_n of_o repentance_n he_o have_v be_v baptise_a or_o if_o he_o have_v already_o true_o repent_v to_o persevere_v in_o a_o repentant_a frame_n of_o heart_n and_o course_n of_o life_n unto_o the_o end_n for_o baptism_n as_o it_o be_v call_v the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n as_o you_o have_v show_v so_o be_v it_o say_v to_o be_v the_o baptism_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o repentance_n that_o be_v which_o solemn_o engage_v or_o oblige_v the_o receiver_n of_o it_o unto_o repentance_n for_o so_o john_n baptist_n himself_o declare_v the_o purport_n and_o intent_n of_o it_o i_o indeed_o baptise_v you_o with_o water_n unto_o repentance_n mat._n 3.11_o mean_v hereby_o to_o invite_v quicken_v and_o provoke_v yea_o to_o impose_v a_o necessity_n upon_o you_o to_o repent_v that_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n dialect_n in_o which_o the_o tree_n be_v put_v for_o the_o fruit_n or_o the_o cause_n for_o the_o effect_n or_o the_o inward_a principle_n for_o the_o outward_a act_n agreeable_a to_o it_o etc._n etc._n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d worthy_a repentance_n as_o he_o have_v interpret_v himself_o ver_fw-la 8._o bring_v forth_o therefore_o that_o be_v since_o you_o come_v and_o desire_v to_o