most_o fit_a for_o we_o whether_o the_o evil_n proceed_v more_o immediate_o and_o entire_o from_o his_o hand_n or_o by_o the_o intercurrence_n of_o second_o cause_n it_o be_v equal_o certain_a they_o come_v by_o the_o determinate_a counsel_n and_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n answer_v pilate_n thou_o can_v have_v no_o power_n at_o all_o against_o i_o except_o it_o be_v give_v thou_o from_o above_o all_o the_o afflictive_a evil_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o malice_n of_o man_n and_o increase_v their_o gild_n and_o judgement_n be_v order_v by_o his_o providence_n for_o the_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a good_a of_o his_o people_n this_o consideration_n will_v prevent_v much_o sin_n and_o trouble_v that_o the_o best_a man_n be_v liable_a to_o in_o their_o perturbation_n and_o passion_n there_o be_v nothing_o more_o exasperate_v a_o afflict_a mind_n than_o the_o apprehension_n that_o one_o unjust_o suffer_v leniter_fw-la ex_fw-la merito_fw-la quicquid_fw-la patiare_fw-la ferendum_fw-la est_fw-la quae_fw-la venit_fw-la indignè_fw-la poena_fw-la dolenda_fw-la venit_fw-la a_o righteous_a punishment_n even_o nature_n consent_v be_v to_o be_v receive_v with_o meek_a submission_n but_o to_o be_v patient_a under_o unjust_a persecution_n not_o to_o be_v provoke_v by_o injury_n and_o enemy_n be_v one_o of_o the_o hard_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n if_o by_o a_o flash_n of_o lightning_n or_o by_o a_o shower_n of_o rain_n we_o be_v blast_v or_o wet_a we_o endure_v it_o patient_o but_o if_o one_o throw_v wildfire_n or_o water_n on_o we_o we_o resent_v the_o indignity_n with_o anger_n and_o vexation_n now_o if_o we_o in_o our_o deliberate_a thought_n consider_v that_o god_n not_o only_o permit_v but_o send_v all_o the_o evil_n we_o most_o unworthy_o suffer_v from_o man_n and_o that_o he_o command_v our_o quiet_n humble_a behaviour_n under_o they_o nay_o that_o he_o will_v over-rule_v all_o so_o as_o the_o issue_n shall_v be_v bless_v what_o tranquillity_n and_o acquiescence_n will_v it_o produce_v in_o the_o sharp_a dispensation_n of_o his_o providence_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a exclude_v providence_n out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o mind_n be_v involve_v in_o darkness_n with_o all_o its_o terror_n atheism_n be_v the_o gulf_n of_o impiety_n and_o infelicity_n none_o say_v where_o be_v god_n my_o maker_n that_o give_v song_n in_o the_o night_n that_o convert_v poison_n into_o remedy_n the_o sad_a evil_n into_o mean_n of_o the_o best_a good_a and_o our_o affliction_n into_o consolation_n he_o that_o live_v without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n if_o he_o lose_v what_o he_o superlative_o love_v or_o fall_v under_o a_o incurable_a evil_n have_v no_o other_o remedy_n but_o a_o resolution_n to_o endure_v it_o as_o well_o as_o he_o can_v and_o he_o be_v extreme_o miserable_a that_o have_v no_o joy_n here_o nor_o hope_n of_o it_o hereafter_o nor_o the_o encouragement_n of_o a_o happy_a issue_n to_o bear_v it_o patient_o in_o conjunction_n with_o the_o belief_n of_o god_n providence_n our_o belief_n of_o his_o promise_n that_o his_o truth_n be_v unchangeable_a for_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o be_v requisite_a to_o preserve_v the_o afflict_a spirit_n in_o a_o calm_a and_o submissive_a state_n a_o present_a evil_n strike_v the_o imagination_n and_o sense_n in_o another_o manner_n than_o a_o future_a spiritual_a good_n now_o faith_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o thing_n 1._o hope_v for_o etc._n etc._n it_o make_v invisible_a thing_n to_o be_v the_o great_a reality_n to_o the_o soul_n the_o steady_a reliance_n upon_o the_o divine_a attribute_n engage_v they_o to_o fulfil_v his_o promise_n and_o be_v of_o a_o invincible_a efficacy_n to_o strengthen_v the_o soul_n in_o every_o distress_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o thou_o his_o 84._o uncontrollable_a power_n govern_v all_o the_o order_n of_o creature_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o truth_n be_v so_o sacred_a that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o without_o the_o fail_n of_o any_o good_a thing_n promise_v to_o his_o people_n faith_n assist_v patience_n as_o the_o blood_n that_o be_v a_o natural_a balsam_n flow_v to_o the_o wound_a part_n to_o heal_v and_o consolidate_v it_o these_o grace_n be_v inseparable_a and_o be_v record_v with_o special_a observation_n as_o the_o fountain_n of_o courage_n under_o suffering_n here_o be_v the_o faith_n and_o patience_n of_o the_o 10._o saint_n and_o we_o be_v direct_v to_o follow_v they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n have_v inherit_v the_o promise_n other_o grace_n be_v engage_v in_o the_o christian_a combat_n and_o strive_v for_o victory_n but_o faith_n and_o patience_n be_v crown_v and_o to_o support_v we_o in_o great_a trouble_n a_o firm_a affiance_n in_o the_o divine_a promise_n as_o belong_v to_o we_o be_v of_o infinite_a moment_n i_o will_v great_o rejoice_v and_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n 10._o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joiful_a in_o my_o god_n the_o general_a apprehension_n of_o god_n mercy_n be_v ineffectual_a to_o support_v we_o and_o to_o claim_v a_o title_n in_o he_o without_o a_o real_a evidence_n be_v vain_a but_o a_o regular_a trust_n a_o applicative_a faith_n in_o conjunction_n with_o our_o sincere_a perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o a_o christian_a like_o the_o sacred_a lock_n of_o sampson_n hair_n whilst_o they_o remain_v he_o be_v invincible_a but_o when_o cut_v off_o he_o become_v weak_a as_o other_o men._n our_o comfort_n rise_v and_o fall_v according_a to_o the_o strong_a or_o weak_a degree_n of_o our_o faith_n peter_n walk_v firm_a upon_o the_o wave_n till_o he_o doubt_v and_o then_o begin_v to_o sink_v one_o of_o the_o sore_a and_o most_o dangerous_a temptation_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v that_o they_o be_v out_o of_o god_n favour_n the_o mourn_a veil_n darken_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o mind_n that_o they_o can_v see_v his_o compassionate_a countenance_n they_o can_v reconcile_v his_o gracious_a promise_n with_o his_o providential_a dispensation_n the_o good_a thing_n he_o have_v prepare_v for_o hereafter_o with_o the_o evil_n he_o send_v here_o as_o gideon_n complain_v to_o the_o angel_n if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o how_o come_v all_o this_o evil_a to_o we_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o darkness_n take_v the_o advantage_n of_o great_a trouble_n to_o tempt_v sad_a soul_n to_o despondency_n as_o if_o they_o be_v utter_o forsake_v of_o god_n if_o this_o temptation_n prevail_v if_o the_o heaven_n be_v as_o brass_n and_o the_o earth_n as_o iron_n if_o no_o influence_n descend_v from_o above_o and_o there_o be_v no_o spring_n below_o if_o divine_a and_o human_a comfort_n fail_v there_o remain_v nothing_o but_o desperate_a sorrow_n s._n austin_n to_o repel_v this_o temptation_n introduce_v floreres_fw-la god_n answer_v the_o afflict_a and_o discomfort_a be_v this_o thy_o faith_n do_v i_o promise_v temporal_a prosperity_n to_o you_o be_v you_o make_v a_o christian_a for_o this_o that_o you_o may_v flourish_v in_o this_o world_n the_o faith_n of_o our_o adoption_n be_v confirm_v by_o his_o correction_n if_o they_o be_v profitable_a to_o we_o if_o we_o be_v refine_v not_o harden_v by_o the_o fiery_a trial_n we_o have_v a_o clear_a testimony_n of_o our_o interest_n in_o he_o i_o will_v bring_v they_o through_o the_o fire_n and_o 13_o they_o shall_v be_v refine_v as_o silver_n and_o gold_n be_v try_v and_o they_o shall_v say_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o god_n brief_o let_v we_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n of_o the_o glorious_a state_n and_o our_o title_n to_o it_o and_o it_o will_v make_v we_o firm_a against_o all_o the_o violent_a impression_n of_o adversity_n it_o will_v produce_v a_o joyful_a exultation_n even_o in_o the_o afflict_a state_n the_o christian_n that_o with_o steadfast_a faith_n and_o attentive_a consideration_n look_v on_o the_o inestimable_a infinite_a felicity_n be_v regardless_o of_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n in_o comparison_n with_o it_o sacred_a history_n report_v of_o saul_n the_o persecutor_n who_o be_v transform_v into_o a_o apostle_n that_o a_o sudden_a light_n from_o heaven_n of_o that_o excessive_a brightness_n encompass_v he_o that_o he_o be_v strike_v blind_a and_o see_v no_o man_n this_o may_v be_v easy_o and_o just_o apply_v to_o every_o sincere_a believer_n in_o a_o moral_a sense_n the_o first_o effect_n of_o the_o spiritual_a light_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o discover_v unseen_a eternal_a thing_n be_v to_o darken_v his_o sight_n of_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v temporal_a even_o the_o great_a thing_n here_o be_v not_o of_o such_o moment_n as_o to_o allure_v or_o terrify_v he_o from_o profecute_v his_o bless_a end_n st._n peter_n declare_v of_o persecute_a christian_n that_o believe_v they_o rejoice_v 8._o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n the_o martyr_n dear_o embrace_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o prize_v the_o
become_v he_o for_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n and_o by_o who_o be_v all_o 2._o thing_n in_o bring_v many_o son_n to_o glory_n to_o make_v the_o captain_n of_o their_o salvation_n perfect_a through_o suffering_n patience_n be_v not_o only_o defensive_a armour_n but_o have_v noble_a operation_n when_o our_o saviour_n be_v nail_v to_o the_o cross_n and_o be_v the_o mark_n wherein_o all_o the_o poison_a arrow_n of_o rage_n and_o malice_n be_v receive_v he_o seem_v only_o to_o suffer_v yet_o even_o then_o perform_v the_o most_o divine_a exploit_n and_o obtain_v the_o most_o glorious_a victory_n he_o reconcile_v god_n disarm_v the_o law_n subdue_v satan_n break_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n destroy_v death_n and_o rescue_v we_o miserable_a forlorn_a captive_n upon_o this_o account_n chrysostom_n break_v forth_o in_o rapturous_a expression_n that_o our_o saviour_n suffer_v on_o the_o cross_n be_v more_o glorious_a than_o in_o his_o create_v the_o world_n thus_o the_o patience_n of_o a_o christian_a which_o in_o appearance_n be_v only_o a_o quiet_a bear_a affliction_n from_o god_n yet_o produce_v many_o bless_a effect_n a_o believer_n while_o he_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o god_n hand_n incessant_o seek_v his_o face_n with_o the_o most_o ardent_a affection_n he_o do_v not_o murmur_v against_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n but_o mourn_v bitter_o that_o he_o have_v deserve_v it_o he_o surrender_v himself_o to_o the_o divine_a pleasure_n which_o be_v the_o pure_a act_n of_o obedience_n he_o subdue_v his_o unruly_a passion_n which_o be_v a_o more_o noble_a victory_n than_o the_o achievement_n of_o the_o most_o celebrate_a conqueror_n it_o be_v true_a the_o power_n of_o grace_n be_v very_o conspicuous_a in_o resist_v pleasant_a temptation_n the_o pernicious_a attractive_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o carnal_a appetite_n but_o more_o in_o the_o battle_n of_o patience_n by_o how_o much_o it_o be_v more_o easy_a to_o nature_n to_o be_v content_a without_o unnecessary_a and_o superficial_a pleasure_n than_o to_o endure_v oppress_v and_o painful_a evil_n i_o will_v produce_v a_o instance_n in_o both_o kind_n record_v in_o scripture_n for_o the_o veneration_n and_o imitation_n of_o all_o the_o first_o be_v that_o of_o joseph_n who_o unspotted_a chastity_n be_v discover_v by_o reject_v the_o impure_a desire_n of_o his_o master_n wife_n three_o powerful_a tempter_n join_v to_o draw_v his_o consent_n solitude_n youth_n and_o solicitation_n solitude_n with_o its_o silence_n be_v often_o more_o persuasive_a to_o the_o commission_n of_o sin_n than_o the_o strong_a eloquence_n because_o there_o be_v none_o that_o see_v take_v away_o the_o shame_n of_o be_v see_v in_o guilty_a and_o foul_a action_n youth_n be_v violent_a in_o its_o appetite_n and_o needs_o no_o entreaty_n to_o induce_v it_o to_o gratify_v they_o the_o sensual_a fancy_n reign_v and_o have_v such_o a_o ravish_a power_n upon_o the_o will_n that_o to_o corrupt_v nature_n the_o temptation_n be_v irresistible_a and_o without_o divine_a strength_n a_o instance_n of_o overcome_v it_o will_v be_v as_o rare_a as_o a_o phoenix_n in_o the_o world_n beside_o joseph_n be_v her_o slave_n and_o be_v tempt_v by_o entreaty_n mix_v with_o enticement_n from_o a_o superior_a that_o like_o a_o bow_n that_o draw_v strength_n from_o its_o bend_n by_o make_v a_o show_n of_o subjection_n acquire_v a_o double_a empire_n but_o he_o have_v a_o reverence_n of_o his_o invisible_a observer_n and_o judge_n how_o shall_v i_o do_v this_o great_a wickedness_n and_o sin_n against_o god_n now_o joseph_n in_o the_o flower_n of_o his_o age_n be_v not_o embolden_v by_o solitude_n nor_o excite_v by_o concupiscence_n nor_o poison_v by_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o basilisk_n be_v a_o admirable_a effect_n of_o divine_a grace_n he_o preserve_v his_o sincere_a and_o constant_a innocence_n as_o the_o sun_n its_o undefiled_a lustre_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o the_o feculent_a exhalation_n that_o ascend_v from_o the_o earth_n the_o other_o instance_n be_v job_n who_o victorious_a grace_n in_o the_o comparison_n be_v more_o glorious_a than_o that_o of_o joseph_n for_o as_o the_o lapse_n of_o those_o who_o by_o terror_n and_o torment_n violate_v the_o law_n be_v less_o culpable_a and_o more_o excusable_a than_o of_o those_o who_o by_o sensual_a allurement_n transgress_v the_o divine_a command_n the_o humane_a nature_n tormento_fw-la be_v capable_a of_o such_o dolorous_a impression_n as_o infinite_o exceed_v all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sense_n and_o consequent_o the_o yield_n from_o fear_n of_o vehement_a pain_n and_o extreme_a evil_n be_v less_o voluntary_a than_o what_o proceed_v from_o the_o love_n of_o delight_n so_o proportionable_o that_o virtue_n be_v more_o eminent_a that_o remain_v firm_a and_o preserve_v we_o in_o our_o duty_n notwithstanding_o the_o battery_n of_o extreme_a evil_n than_o that_o which_o preserve_v we_o by_o flight_n from_o the_o deceitful_a sensitive_a good_a the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v give_v we_o a_o particular_a narrative_n of_o job_n trouble_n and_o his_o behaviour_n under_o they_o the_o loss_n of_o a_o great_a estate_n be_v but_o a_o preparative_n for_o worse_a calamity_n his_o ten_o child_n be_v all_o destroy_v in_o a_o day_n his_o body_n be_v cover_v with_o ulcer_n his_o wife_n that_o in_o this_o desolate_a condition_n be_v only_o leave_v to_o alleviate_v his_o sorrow_n unspeakable_o increase_v they_o yet_o under_o this_o heavy_a weight_n of_o misery_n he_o do_v not_o express_v one_o unbecoming_a complaint_n his_o patience_n exceed_v all_o the_o pain_n of_o his_o body_n and_o grief_n of_o his_o mind_n who_o love_v god_n so_o ardent_o in_o his_o prosperity_n as_o he_o do_v in_o his_o affliction_n like_o flame_v torch_n that_o reverse_v the_o flame_n ascend_v with_o more_o force_n to_o heaven_n st._n austin_n admire_v his_o invincible_a temper_n say_v that_o job_n half_o dead_a on_o the_o dunghill_n be_v strong_a than_o adam_n when_o immortal_a in_o paradise_n for_o with_o indignation_n he_o repulse_v his_o wife_n who_o be_v satan_n instrument_n to_o tempt_v he_o to_o despair_n and_o blasphemy_n how_o graceful_a and_o amiable_a a_o spectacle_n be_v a_o patient_a saint_n he_o attract_v the_o eye_n and_o heart_n of_o god_n himself_o what_o a_o honourable_a testimony_n proceed_v from_o his_o mouth_n concern_v job_n to_o vindicate_v his_o sincerity_n from_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o accuser_n have_v thou_o 3._o see_v my_o servant_n job_n that_o there_o be_v none_o like_o he_o on_o the_o earth_n unparalleled_a saint_n who_o endure_v such_o a_o succession_n of_o tragical_a event_n with_o humility_n and_o submission_n the_o active_a holiness_n of_o his_o prosperous_a life_n be_v not_o record_v with_o that_o note_n of_o eminency_n and_o admiration_n as_o his_o patient_a suffering_n for_o which_o he_o be_v universal_o crown_v with_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o all_o age_n you_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o patience_n of_o job_n he_o be_v a_o spectacle_n that_o draw_v the_o regard_n of_o all_o more_o famous_a for_o his_o patience_n than_o his_o misery_n it_o be_v the_o say_n of_o the_o platonic_a philosopher_n take_v away_o from_o the_o life_n of_o hercules_n the_o tyrant_n he_o suppress_v and_o the_o fierce_a beast_n he_o slay_v his_o travel_n and_o combat_n wherein_o his_o courage_n be_v exercise_v and_o appear_v and_o you_o lessen_v his_o virtue_n the_o hero_n be_v lose_v he_o that_o in_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o heathen_a world_n deserve_v a_o deity_n and_o be_v crown_v with_o star_n in_o heaven_n will_v not_o have_v a_o spark_n of_o glory_n on_o earth_n to_o preserve_v his_o fame_n alive_a in_o memory_n thus_o take_v away_o from_o job_n the_o chaldean_a and_o sabean_a robber_n the_o shower_n of_o fire_n that_o consume_v his_o estate_n the_o whirlwind_n raise_v by_o infernal_a spirit_n that_o destroy_v his_o child_n his_o disease_n and_o his_o cruel_a wife_n the_o exercise_n of_o his_o insuperable_a patience_n and_o the_o honourable_a remembrance_n of_o job_n be_v lose_v if_o the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n have_v not_o try_v all_o his_o art_n and_o strength_n to_o overcome_v he_o and_o have_v not_o be_v foil_v in_o his_o attempt_n his_o grace_n have_v not_o be_v so_o illustrious_a st._n peter_n declare_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o glory_n and_o of_o god_n rest_v upon_o suffer_a christian_n they_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o eternal_a deity_n wherein_o he_o display_v his_o divine_a virtue_n and_o glorious_a power_n in_o short_a god_n usual_o conduct_n his_o people_n to_o the_o sublimest_n degree_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n by_o suffer_v the_o more_o they_o be_v try_v and_o refine_a the_o bright_a their_o crown_n will_v be_v 5._o it_o be_v our_o felicity_n quiet_o to_o resign_v our_o will_n to_o the_o bless_a will_n of_o god_n patience_n consider_v as_o a_o moral_a virtue_n free_v we_o from_o many_o sorrow_n and_o vexation_n that_o be_v supervenient_a to_o
possibility_n of_o retribution_n will_v he_o be_v so_o foolish_a and_o insolent_a as_o to_o complain_v of_o unkind_a and_o unworthy_a usage_n because_o some_o other_o in_o the_o family_n have_v a_o more_o plentiful_a table_n and_o rich_a habit_n allow_v they_o on_o the_o contrary_a let_v we_o look_v down_o to_o those_o who_o be_v below_o we_o how_o many_o be_v poor_a and_o miserable_a in_o the_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o the_o support_n of_o life_n how_o many_o be_v under_o torment_a pain_n or_o in_o desperate_a sadness_n and_o have_v no_o taste_n and_o comfort_n in_o their_o abundance_n how_o many_o be_v fall_v into_o deep_a misery_n and_o that_o aggravate_v by_o the_o afflict_a memory_n of_o former_a happiness_n how_o many_o be_v surround_v by_o their_o cruel_a enemy_n and_o see_v no_o refuge_n no_o sanctuary_n for_o their_o escape_n but_o a_o necessity_n of_o perish_v and_o can_v we_o pretend_v a_o better_a title_n to_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n than_o our_o fellow-worm_n our_o original_a be_v from_o nothing_o and_o our_o work_n be_v sinful_a that_o we_o be_v not_o so_o desolate_o miserable_a as_o other_o when_o equal_o guilty_a be_v from_o the_o rich_a goodness_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v make_v we_o thankful_a add_v further_o let_v the_o most_o afflict_a saint_n in_o the_o world_n compare_v his_o condition_n with_o that_o of_o the_o most_o prosperous_a wicked_a person_n and_o the_o comparison_n will_v be_v effectual_a to_o endear_v god_n to_o he_o and_o quiet_a his_o passion_n under_o suffering_n the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o world_n in_o their_o abundance_n variety_n and_o excellence_n can_v make_v a_o sinner_n true_o happy_a the_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n in_o all_o kind_n and_o degree_n can_v make_v a_o good_a man_n utter_o miserable_a nay_o they_o be_v inestimable_o more_o happy_a in_o their_o suffering_n than_o the_o wicked_a in_o their_o prosperity_n manna_n rain_v from_o heaven_n while_o they_o be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n support_n and_o comfort_n be_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n shed_v abroad_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o their_o present_a affliction_n be_v a_o seed_n of_o eternal_a joy_n qualify_v and_o prepare_v they_o for_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n our_o saviour_n from_o who_o judgement_n we_o receive_v the_o true_a weight_n and_o measure_n of_o thing_n to_o regulate_v our_o esteem_n and_o affection_n declare_v his_o disciple_n when_o under_o the_o sharp_a persecution_n of_o the_o tongue_n or_o hand_n of_o their_o enemy_n under_o disgrace_n calumny_n torture_n and_o death_n even_o than_o he_o declare_v they_o bless_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n belong_v to_o they_o &_o heaven_n be_v such_o a_o transcendent_a blessedness_n that_o the_o lively_a hope_n of_o it_o as_o the_o reward_n and_o end_n of_o our_o affliction_n make_v we_o bless_v here_o and_o the_o most_o prosperous_a sinner_n be_v by_o the_o same_o infallible_a rule_n miserable_a here_o for_o the_o irresistible_a irremediable_a misery_n that_o be_v ordain_v and_o prepare_v for_o they_o in_o hell_n they_o will_v deceive_v themselves_o with_o the_o painting_n of_o happiness_n with_o a_o airy_a imaginary_a happiness_n whilst_o the_o sense_n be_v fill_v the_o soul_n be_v empty_a but_o they_o shall_v not_o long_o enjoy_v the_o ease_n of_o their_o ignorance_n and_o security_n the_o world_n can_v do_v no_o more_o to_o make_v they_o happy_a than_o if_o one_o shall_v compound_v and_o temper_v a_o draught_n and_o give_v it_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o miserable_a that_o induce_v sleep_n and_o pleasant_a dream_n for_o a_o few_o hour_n but_o when_o they_o awake_v they_o be_v still_o poor_a and_o miserable_a our_o saviour_n pronounce_v a_o woe_n to_o the_o rich_a and_o full_a to_o those_o that_o laugh_v now_o for_o they_o shall_v weep_v and_o mourn_v their_o false_a deceitful_a felicity_n will_v end_v in_o real_a misery_n it_o be_v epict._n s._n augustine_n question_n who_o will_v not_o prefer_v grief_n with_o a_o sober_a mind_n before_o the_o jollity_n of_o a_o frenzy_n who_o will_v be_v a_o merry_a mad_a man_n for_o he_o be_v only_o happy_a in_o his_o fancy_n and_o fancy_n himself_o so_o only_o because_o he_o be_v distract_v and_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o true_a wisdom_n the_o worst_a estate_n of_o a_o saint_n when_o lament_v and_o languish_v under_o trouble_n be_v more_o eligible_a than_o the_o best_a estate_n of_o a_o sinner_n when_o triumph_v in_o prosperity_n direct_v 7._o last_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n to_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n be_v a_o bless_a mean_n to_o support_v the_o spirit_n and_o make_v it_o humble_a and_o obedient_a to_o the_o afflict_a providence_n of_o god_n it_o be_v divine_a counsel_n be_v any_o afflict_a let_v he_o pray_v it_o be_v prayer_n open_v the_o heart_n and_o carnal_a grief_n breathe_v out_o prayer_n open_v heaven_n and_o divine_a joy_n flow_v into_o the_o soul_n the_o king_n of_o glory_n keep_v no_o state_n there_o be_v always_o easy_a access_n to_o his_o throne_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v always_o open_a to_o his_o humble_a suppliant_n his_o most_o gracious_a nature_n incline_v he_o to_o sustain_v we_o in_o our_o dejection_n we_o have_v a_o powerful_a plea_n from_o his_o compassion_n to_o encourage_v our_o prayer_n in_o great_a trouble_n he_o will_v regard_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o destitute_a and_o not_o despise_v their_o prayer_n the_o most_o glorious_a attribute_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o comforter_n be_v most_o useful_a and_o beneficial_a to_o afflict_a suppliant_n affliction_n be_v the_o season_n and_o prayer_n the_o sphere_n of_o his_o activity_n that_o our_o prayer_n may_v prevail_v these_o follow_a rule_n must_v be_v observe_v 1._o they_o must_v be_v address_v with_o a_o humble_a trust_n on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o incline_v he_o to_o relieve_v and_o sustain_v the_o afflict_a thus_o st._n james_n direct_v the_o afflict_a to_o ask_v 6._o in_o faith_n nothing_o waver_v we_o read_v in_o scripture_n of_o his_o bowel_n the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n his_o melt_a eye_n the_o soft_a serene_a compassionate_a express_v of_o his_o most_o gracious_a nature_n towards_o his_o suffer_a people_n he_o do_v not_o esteem_v himself_o more_o honour_v with_o the_o glorious_a title_n of_o our_o creator_n and_o king_n than_o with_o the_o amiable_a endear_n name_n of_o our_o father_n and_o with_o a_o confidence_n become_v that_o relation_n we_o be_v direct_v by_o his_o divine_a son_n to_o make_v our_o request_n to_o he_o it_o be_v record_v macrob._n of_o augustus_n the_o emperor_n that_o when_o one_o present_v a_o petition_n to_o he_o in_o a_o timorous_a and_o shy_a manner_n that_o generous_a prince_n who_o humanity_n be_v equal_a to_o his_o dignity_n be_v move_v with_o displeasure_n as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v a_o tacit_n reproach_n that_o he_o be_v of_o a_o untractable_a fierce_a nature_n thus_o it_o be_v a_o disparagement_n of_o god_n benignity_n and_o clemency_n when_o we_o pray_v to_o he_o in_o a_o diffident_a manner_n he_o be_v more_o please_v in_o do_v of_o we_o good_a than_o we_o can_v be_v in_o receive_v it_o indeed_o if_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n do_v not_o encourage_v our_o hope_n we_o shall_v not_o presume_v so_o much_o of_o his_o affection_n as_o to_o lay_v the_o burden_n of_o our_o care_n and_o sorrow_n on_o his_o arm_n but_o heaven_n be_v not_o full_a of_o star_n to_o enlighten_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n than_o the_o scripture_n be_v of_o precious_a promise_n for_o the_o refresh_a the_o disconsolate_a when_o the_o church_n complain_v the_o lord_n have_v forsake_v i_o and_o my_o lord_n have_v forget_v i_o 16._o what_o assurance_n do_v he_o give_v of_o his_o most_o tender_a and_o unchangeable_a love_n to_o she_o can_v a_o woman_n forget_v her_o suck_a child_n that_o she_o shall_v not_o have_v compassion_n on_o the_o son_n of_o her_o womb_n yea_o they_o may_v forget_v yet_o will_v i_o not_o forget_v thou_o behold_v i_o have_v grave_v thou_o upon_o the_o palm_n of_o my_o hand_n if_o he_o can_v forget_v himself_o he_o can_v forget_v his_o people_n it_o be_v his_o dear_a title_n god_n that_o comfort_v 7._o those_o who_o be_v cast_v down_o add_v to_o this_o the_o interest_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o none_o be_v more_o tender_o incline_v to_o mercy_n than_o he_o that_o have_v suffer_v misery_n and_o he_o feel_v our_o sorrow_n that_o he_o may_v afford_v relief_n and_o succour_n to_o we_o whilst_o our_o saviour_n be_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v follow_v by_o a_o multitude_n of_o disease_a miserable_a person_n virtue_n go_v out_o of_o he_o and_o heal_v they_o all_o and_o since_o his_o ascent_n to_o heaven_n have_v he_o withdraw_v that_o universal_a heal_n virtue_n and_o leave_v we_o under_o irremediable_a and_o
l._n 11._o for_o their_o subtlety_n r._n stability_n page_n 120._o l._n 10._o for_o now_o joseph_n r._n now_o that_o joseph_n the_o great_a duty_n of_o resignation_n matth._n 26._o 39_o and_o he_o go_v a_o little_a further_o and_o fall_v on_o his_o face_n and_o pray_v say_v o_o my_o father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o nevertheless_o not_o as_o i_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v the_o word_n be_v our_o saviour_n prayer_n at_o his_o private_a passion_n in_o the_o garden_n in_o paradise_n be_v the_o first_o scene_n of_o man_n sin_n and_o in_o a_o garden_n the_o first_o scene_n of_o christ_n sorrow_n he_o be_v now_o in_o the_o near_a view_n of_o his_o extreme_a suffering_n the_o fatal_a hour_n approach_v when_o he_o be_v to_o die_v with_o all_o the_o concurrent_a circumstance_n of_o shame_n and_o cruelty_n his_o nature_n be_v humane_a and_o holy_a and_o therefore_o apprehensive_a of_o misery_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o this_o exigency_n he_o fall_v on_o his_o face_n a_o posture_n of_o humble_a reverence_n and_o with_o earnestness_n pray_v say_v o_o my_o father_n a_o expression_n of_o his_o steadfast_a trust_n in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a not_o with_o respect_n to_o his_o absolute_a power_n for_o by_o that_o he_o can_v easy_o have_v preserve_v he_o but_o with_o respect_n to_o his_o sovereign_a pleasure_n and_o eternal_a decree_n let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o that_o imply_v a_o complete_a deliverance_n from_o the_o rage_n of_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o of_o the_o pervert_v world_n in_o conjunction_n with_o they_o he_o suffer_v innocent_a nature_n to_o act_v as_o nature_n for_o he_o submit_v to_o our_o infirmity_n but_o without_o our_o imperfection_n nevertheless_o not_o as_o i_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v his_o petition_n be_v qualify_v with_o a_o act_n of_o submission_n the_o desire_n of_o his_o nature_n that_o recoil_v from_o such_o suffering_n be_v overrule_v by_o the_o resignation_n of_o grace_n there_o be_v no_o repugnancy_n but_o a_o subordination_n between_o the_o sensitive_a will_n and_o the_o rational_a will_n direct_v by_o his_o mind_n that_o foresee_v the_o bless_a effect_n of_o his_o suffering_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n with_o the_o salvation_n of_o lose_a mankind_n and_o that_o just_a horror_n with_o the_o strong_a aversion_n of_o his_o nature_n from_o such_o a_o terrible_a death_n render_v his_o willingness_n more_o conspicuous_a and_o meritorious_a as_o man_n the_o apprehension_n of_o it_o put_v he_o into_o a_o agony_n but_o as_o mediator_n by_o a_o firm_a resolution_n and_o clear_a choice_n he_o submit_v to_o it_o now_o the_o example_n of_o our_o suffer_a saviour_n lay_v a_o obligation_n on_o we_o to_o transcribe_v his_o copy_n his_o title_n in_o scripture_n declare_v both_o his_o eminency_n and_o exemplariness_n he_o be_v our_o head_n and_o our_o leader_n the_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n who_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o follow_v in_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n his_o suffering_n be_v design_v not_o only_o for_o our_o redemption_n but_o for_o our_o instruction_n and_o imitation_n what_o he_o command_v as_o god_n he_o perform_v as_o man_n that_o we_o may_v voluntary_o yield_v up_o ourselves_o to_o the_o holiness_n and_o equity_n of_o his_o law_n thus_o from_o the_o pattern_n of_o our_o saviour_n deportment_n the_o point_n of_o doctrine_n be_v this_o the_o entire_a resignation_n of_o our_o will_n to_o the_o dispose_n will_v of_o god_n be_v the_o indispensible_a duty_n of_o christian_n under_o the_o sharp_a affliction_n in_o the_o explication_n and_o proof_n of_o this_o point_n i_o shall_v i._o consider_v what_o be_v consistent_a with_o this_o resignation_n ii_o what_o be_v imply_v in_o it_o iii_o the_o reason_n to_o convince_v we_o of_o this_o duty_n of_o resign_v of_o ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o interest_n to_o god_n and_o then_o apply_v it_o i_o will_v first_o consider_v what_o be_v 1._o consistent_a with_o this_o voluntary_a resignation_n that_o will_v appear_v in_o the_o follow_a particular_n first_o a_o earnest_a deprecation_n of_o a_o impend_a judgement_n be_v 1._o reconcilable_a with_o our_o submission_n to_o the_o pleasure_n of_o god_n declare_v by_o the_o event_n our_o saviour_n with_o humility_n and_o importunity_n desire_v the_o remove_n of_o the_o cup_n of_o bitterness_n we_o must_v distinguish_v between_o god_n law_n and_o his_o decree_n and_o counsel_n the_o law_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o require_v a_o entire_a exact_a subjection_n in_o all_o our_o faculty_n even_o in_o our_o internal_a desire_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n of_o the_o will_n the_o least_o velleity_n or_o rise_v of_o the_o heart_n against_o the_o divine_a command_n be_v irregular_a and_o culpable_a for_o not_o only_o the_o act_n of_o sin_n be_v forbid_v in_o every_o command_n respective_o but_o all_o the_o incitation_n of_o concupiscence_n before_o the_o deliberate_a judgement_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o the_o actual_a consent_n of_o the_o will._n but_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o secret_a till_o manifest_v by_o the_o event_n of_o thing_n this_o be_v premise_v the_o reason_n be_v evident_a why_o we_o may_v pray_v against_o a_o affliction_n that_o threaten_v we_o without_o violate_v our_o duty_n first_o because_o affliction_n be_v evil_n which_o the_o will_v natural_o decline_v and_o be_v not_o desirable_a thing_n in_o themselves_o they_o be_v not_o beneficial_a and_o productive_a of_o our_o good_a by_o any_o proper_a efficacy_n and_o operation_n but_o by_o the_o overrule_a providence_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n when_o aaron_n rod_n be_v put_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o become_v green_a and_o flourish_a with_o blossom_n and_o almond_n it_o be_v not_o from_o any_o inherent_a virtue_n of_o its_o own_o but_o from_o the_o special_a influence_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n for_o the_o other_o rod_n remain_v dead_a and_o dry_a thus_o the_o happy_a effect_n of_o the_o afflict_a rod_n be_v from_o divine_a grace_n second_o there_o be_v proper_a temptation_n that_o attend_v the_o afflict_a state_n many_o be_v encompass_v in_o a_o sad_a circle_n their_o sin_n procure_v affliction_n and_o their_o affliction_n occasion_v many_o sin_n indeed_o tribulation_n that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o a_o happy_a gradation_n work_v patience_n 5._o and_o patience_n experience_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o experience_n hope_v and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a but_o when_o it_o meet_v with_o a_o stubborn_a spirit_n there_o be_v fearful_a descent_n of_o sin_n tribulation_n excite_v impatience_n and_o impatience_n cause_v perplexity_n and_o that_o despair_v and_o despair_v confusion_n the_o devil_n lay_v his_o train_n in_o every_o condition_n and_o sometime_o by_o immoderate_a sorrow_n sometime_o by_o inordinate_a joy_n do_v mischief_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o as_o more_o perish_v by_o surfeit_n than_o abstinence_n yet_o the_o disease_n that_o be_v cause_v by_o emptiness_n be_v more_o dangerous_a and_o incurable_a than_o those_o that_o proceed_v from_o fullness_n so_o more_o be_v ruin_v by_o prosperity_n than_o adversity_n but_o the_o guilty_a passion_n that_o ferment_n and_o rage_n in_o adversity_n be_v more_o pernicious_a and_o more_o hardly_o temper_a and_o subdue_v than_o the_o luxurious_a appetite_n that_o be_v foment_v and_o draw_v forth_o by_o prosperity_n we_o be_v direct_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v lead_v into_o temptation_n and_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o evil._n second_o a_o mournful_a sense_n of_o affliction_n send_v from_o god_n be_v 2._o consistent_a with_o a_o dutiful_a resignation_n of_o ourselves_o to_o his_o will._n it_o be_v the_o vain_a boast_n of_o the_o philosopher_n that_o their_o instruction_n will_v fortify_v man_n with_o such_o magnanimous_a principle_n and_o generous_a spirit_n as_o with_o a_o equal_a calm_a tranquillity_n of_o mind_n to_o encounter_v all_o the_o fierce_a and_o sorrowful_a accident_n to_o which_o they_o may_v be_v expose_v here_o they_o speak_v high_a against_o fortune_n and_o fate_n and_o resolve_v stubborn_o that_o no_o misery_n whether_o poverty_n or_o disgrace_n torment_n or_o death_n shall_v extort_v from_o they_o a_o confession_n that_o it_o be_v misery_n it_o be_v one_o of_o their_o axiom_n that_o a_o possidomus_fw-la wise_a man_n be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o vicissitude_n and_o instability_n of_o thing_n here_o below_o that_o he_o suffer_v no_o conflict_n of_o contrary_a passion_n in_o his_o breast_n that_o he_o be_v always_o above_o in_o the_o seneca_n serene_a where_o no_o tempest_n can_v disturb_v no_o eclipse_n can_v darken_v his_o mind_n but_o these_o proud_a pretension_n be_v empty_a of_o reality_n indeed_o such_o a_o perfect_a exemption_n from_o all_o afflict_a passion_n be_v neither_o possible_a nor_o regular_a in_o our_o present_a state_n not_o possible_a for_o
the_o best_a man_n be_v not_o all_o spirit_n but_o unite_v to_o flesh_n and_o when_o the_o body_n be_v under_o strong_a pain_n the_o soul_n suffer_v in_o its_o suffering_n and_o while_o we_o be_v thus_o compound_v the_o loss_n of_o those_o comfort_n that_o support_v and_o sweeten_v the_o present_a life_n must_v cause_v grief_n it_o be_v easy_a to_o utter_v brave_a expression_n and_o lay_v down_o severe_a precept_n in_o contempt_n of_o evil_n seneca_n when_o they_o be_v at_o a_o distance_n but_o hard_o to_o sustain_v the_o spirit_n under_o the_o actual_a feel_n of_o they_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o discourse_n of_o a_o battle_n and_o another_o to_o be_v engage_v in_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o but_o suppose_v by_o a_o philosophical_a charm_n the_o heart_n be_v so_o harden_v as_o to_o be_v proof_n against_o the_o most_o pierce_a affliction_n such_o a_o force_a insensibility_n be_v not_o regular_a but_o proceed_v from_o the_o extinction_n of_o humanity_n and_o piety_n and_o that_o will_v appear_v by_o consider_v affliction_n in_o a_o natural_a or_o moral_a respect_n first_o in_o a_o natural_a respect_n for_o so_o they_o be_v destructive_a or_o oppressive_a 1._o evil_n and_o a_o pensive_a feel_n of_o they_o be_v suitable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o our_o creation_n for_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v frame_v with_o such_o sense_n and_o passion_n as_o according_a to_o god_n intention_n shall_v be_v affect_v suitable_o to_o the_o quality_n of_o their_o object_n and_o if_o the_o soul_n act_v rational_o it_o be_v move_v according_o a_o saint_n on_o earth_n be_v not_o a_o saint_n in_o heaven_n raise_v above_o all_o disaster_n and_o trouble_n free_v from_o all_o hurtful_a impression_n from_o without_o and_o sorrowful_a impression_n within_o but_o be_v liable_a to_o afflict_v evil_n and_o it_o be_v become_v his_o duty_n to_o have_v his_o passion_n pliable_a to_o his_o condition_n but_o without_o excess_n the_o eye_n must_v not_o be_v drown_v nor_o dry_a but_o tender_o affect_v second_o considere_v in_o a_o moral_a respect_n as_o they_o be_v send_v from_o 2._o the_o high_a and_o just_a providence_n of_o god_n it_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a there_o shall_v be_v a_o humble_a resentment_n of_o his_o displeasure_n this_o be_v a_o consequent_a of_o the_o former_a for_o if_o our_o affection_n be_v sear_v up_o that_o we_o do_v not_o feel_v the_o stroke_n how_o shall_v we_o regard_v the_o hand_n that_o smite_v we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o sensible_a of_o affliction_n we_o be_v secure_a in_o our_o sin_n natural_a sorrow_n be_v introductive_a of_o godly_a sorrow_n there_o be_v two_o extreme_n to_o be_v avoid_v by_o the_o afflict_a according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o solomon_n in_o the_o person_n of_o wisdom_n and_o repeat_v by_o the_o apostle_n my_o son_n despise_v not_o thou_o the_o chasten_n of_o the_o 5._o lord_n nor_o faint_v when_o thou_o be_v rebuke_v of_o he_o some_o be_v discourage_v and_o overbear_v by_o affliction_n as_o insupportable_a other_o be_v stubborn_a and_o careless_a and_o never_o 2_o lie_v they_o to_o heart_n they_o never_o look_v upward_o to_o the_o original_n efficient_a cause_n a_o offend_a god_n nor_o inward_a to_o the_o impulsive_a deserve_a cause_n their_o sin_n but_o esteem_v they_o fortuitous_a event_n that_o happen_v in_o this_o mutable_a state_n without_o a_o design_n to_o correct_v and_o reform_v sinner_n or_o to_o proceed_v from_o a_o blind_a necessity_n thing_n of_o course_n or_o mere_o regard_v the_o second_o cause_n and_o instrument_n of_o their_o trouble_n according_o when_o they_o meet_v with_o calamity_n all_o their_o care_n be_v by_o a_o perverse_a shift_n to_o seek_v for_o relief_n only_o in_o temporal_a comfort_n without_o serious_a apply_v themselves_o to_o god_n who_o end_n in_o send_v trouble_n be_v to_o reclaim_v we_o from_o sin_n to_o holiness_n from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n from_o the_o creature_n to_o himself_o this_o secret_a atheism_n like_o a_o benumb_a opium_n stupefy_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o insensibility_n of_o god_n hand_n inflict_v evil_n be_v as_o different_a from_o christian_a patience_n and_o constancy_n as_o a_o mortal_a lethargy_n be_v from_o the_o quiet_a soft_a sleep_n of_o health_n nothing_o kindle_v his_o anger_n more_o than_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v equal_o provoke_v with_o the_o despise_n of_o his_o love_n it_o be_v a_o symptom_n of_o a_o wretched_a state_n of_o soul_n if_o there_o proceed_v no_o sigh_n and_o groan_n no_o sign_n of_o grief_n from_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n displeasure_n it_o be_v a_o sad_a evidence_n there_o be_v no_o spiritual_a life_n indolence_n under_o the_o effect_n of_o god_n anger_n be_v like_o the_o stillness_n of_o the_o dead_a sea_n who_o calm_a be_v a_o curse_n the_o jew_n though_o entitle_v the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v deep_o charge_v for_o this_o prodigious_a madness_n o_o lord_n thou_o have_v strike_v they_o but_o they_o have_v not_o grieve_v thou_o have_v consume_v they_o but_o they_o refuse_v to_o receive_v correction_n they_o have_v make_v their_o face_n hard_a than_o a_o rock_n they_o have_v refuse_v to_o return_v jer._n 5._o 3._o we_o have_v whole_a quarry_n of_o such_o obdurate_a wretch_n among_o we_o this_o impenitent_a disregard_n of_o god_n hand_n be_v a_o dreadful_a presage_n of_o future_a and_o more_o heavy_a judgement_n who_o ever_o harden_v himself_o against_o the_o lord_n and_o prosper_v do_v we_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o jealousy_n be_v we_o strong_a than_o he_o the_o most_o refractory_a sinner_n he_o can_v compel_v to_o acknowledge_v with_o bitter_a lamentation_n his_o wickedness_n and_o weakness_n how_o unable_a he_o be_v to_o contend_v with_o his_o judge_n but_o suppose_v a_o respite_n from_o punishment_n here_o there_o be_v a_o hell_n prepare_v for_o stubborn_a sinner_n where_o be_v weep_v and_o wail_v for_o ever_o who_o the_o rod_n do_v not_o awaken_v the_o scorpion_n shall_v second_o i_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o explicate_v what_o be_v include_v in_o the_o resignment_n of_o ourselves_o to_o god_n in_o time_n of_o affliction_n this_o will_v be_v make_v evident_a by_o consider_v the_o lead_a power_n and_o faculty_n which_o grace_n sanctify_v and_o work_v in_o according_a to_o their_o natural_a subordination_n the_o understanding_n approve_v 1._o the_o severe_a dispensation_n of_o providence_n to_o be_v good_a that_o be_v for_o reason_n though_o sometime_o unsearchable_a yet_o always_o righteous_a and_o for_o gracious_a end_n to_o the_o saint_n when_o hezekiah_n hear_v the_o heavy_a prophecy_n that_o all_o his_o treasure_n shall_v be_v carry_v to_o babylon_n and_o his_o royal_a progeny_n shall_v become_v slave_n there_o he_o say_v to_o isaiah_n good_a be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o thou_o have_v speak_v his_o 8._o sanctify_a mind_n acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v a_o just_a correction_n of_o his_o vain_a pride_n and_o quiet_o submit_v to_o it_o and_o as_o there_o be_v a_o satisfaction_n of_o mind_n in_o the_o rectitude_n so_o in_o the_o graciousness_n of_o his_o proceed_n the_o misapprehension_n and_o mis-belief_n of_o god_n design_n in_o afflict_v cause_v impatience_n and_o murmur_a but_o when_o the_o mind_n be_v convince_v that_o he_o afflict_v we_o for_o our_o benefit_n that_o bodily_a disease_n be_v medicinal_a advantage_n the_o remedy_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a comfort_n prepare_v we_o for_o divine_a enjoyment_n that_o the_o way_n which_o be_v sow_v with_o thorn_n and_o water_v with_o tear_n lead_v to_o heaven_n the_o heart_n be_v compliant_a with_o the_o sharp_a method_n of_o providence_n but_o these_o thing_n will_v be_v more_o full_o open_v under_o the_o several_a head_n of_o argument_n to_o enforce_v the_o duty_n this_o resignment_n principal_o consist_v in_o the_o consent_n and_o subjection_n 2._o of_o the_o will_n to_o the_o order_n of_o heaven_n the_o will_n be_v a_o imperious_a faculty_n natural_o impatient_a of_o opposition_n to_o its_o desire_n and_o we_o pay_v the_o high_a honour_n to_o god_n in_o the_o low_a submission_n of_o our_o will_n to_o his_o appointment_n it_o be_v true_a the_o will_n can_v make_v a_o direct_a choice_n of_o evil_a nor_o love_n affliction_n but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o a_o powerful_a operation_n so_o dispose_v it_o as_o to_o renounce_v its_o own_o inclination_n when_o discordant_a with_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o more_o humble_a ready_a and_o entire_a the_o submission_n be_v the_o more_o difficult_a and_o harsh_a the_o denial_n of_o our_o natural_a desire_n be_v the_o more_o supernatural_a grace_n shine_v and_o be_v acceptable_a it_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n to_o do_v what_o god_n love_v and_o to_o love_v what_o god_n do_v there_o be_v a_o rare_a example_n of_o this_o in_o david_n carriage_n when_o under_o his_o great_a affliction_n it_o be_v in_o his_o flight_n from_o his_o son_n absalon_n who_o endeavour_v to_o deprive_v he_o of_o
his_o kingdom_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 25._o king_n say_v unto_o zadock_n the_o priest_n carry_v back_o the_o ark_n of_o god_n into_o the_o city_n if_o i_o shall_v find_v favour_n in_o his_o eye_n he_o will_v bring_v i_o again_o and_o show_v i_o both_o it_o and_o his_o habitation_n but_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v i_o have_v no_o delight_n in_o thou_o behold_v here_o i_o be_o let_v he_o do_v to_o i_o as_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o o_o happy_a frame_n his_o spirit_n be_v so_o equal_o balance_v that_o if_o god_n will_v suffer_v a_o rebel_n that_o violate_v the_o most_o tender_a and_o strict_a relation_n of_o a_o son_n and_o subject_a to_o a_o gracious_a father_n and_o sovereign_n the_o murderer_n of_o his_o brother_n and_o a_o parricide_n in_o his_o desire_n to_o usurp_v his_o throne_n he_o humble_o submit_v to_o it_o the_o duty_n of_o resignation_n consist_v in_o the_o composure_n of_o the_o affection_n 3._o to_o a_o just_a measure_n and_o temper_n when_o under_o the_o sharp_a discipline_n of_o the_o passion_n some_o be_v tender_a and_o melt_a other_o be_v fierce_a and_o stormy_a and_o if_o a_o ponderous_a oppress_a evil_a happen_v or_o the_o loss_n of_o that_o good_a that_o be_v very_o please_v they_o sometime_o join_v together_o as_o the_o cloud_n at_o the_o same_o time_n dissolve_v in_o shower_n and_o break_v forth_o in_o thunder_n and_o lightning_n now_o when_o sanctify_a reason_n have_v a_o due_a empire_n over_o they_o and_o the_o soul_n possess_v itself_o in_o patience_n it_o be_v a_o happy_a effect_n of_o resignation_n to_o the_o divine_a disposal_n of_o this_o we_o have_v a_o eminent_a instance_n in_o the_o afflict_a saint_n foremention_v when_o david_n be_v so_o wicked_o reproach_v by_o shimei_n and_o abishai_n fire_v with_o indignation_n will_v present_o have_v take_v exemplary_a revenge_n by_o stop_v his_o breath_n for_o ever_o shall_v this_o dead_a dog_n curse_v my_o lord_n the_o king_n let_v i_o 10._o go_v over_o i_o pray_v thou_o and_o take_v off_o his_o head_n how_o cool_a and_o calm_a be_v david_n spirit_n he_o feel_v no_o aestuation_n nor_o tumult_n within_o express_v no_o outrageous_a complaint_n but_o say_v let_v he_o curse_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v to_o he_o curse_n david_n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a excess_n of_o the_o sorrowful_a affection_n in_o trouble_n i._o in_o the_o degree_n of_o they_o ii_o in_o the_o continuance_n first_o in_o the_o degree_n of_o they_o when_o they_o exceed_v their_o cause_n afflictive_a thing_n that_o deep_o wound_v we_o be_v usual_o represent_v by_o the_o reflection_n of_o sorrow_n with_o all_o the_o heighten_v circumstance_n the_o loss_n as_o unvaluable_a the_o evil_a as_o intolerable_a as_o object_n be_v great_a than_o their_o true_a proportion_n when_o see_v through_o a_o mist_n so_o do_v evil_n apprehend_v through_o grief_n and_o after_o such_o a_o false_a judgement_n the_o passion_n take_v their_o violent_a course_n and_o the_o spirit_n sink_v under_o overwhelm_a heaviness_n the_o soul_n be_v disable_v from_o perform_v what_o belong_v to_o it_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o general_a and_o particular_a call_v and_o can_v with_o freedom_n wait_v upon_o god_n but_o neglect_v its_o duty_n and_o felicity_n it_o be_v the_o complaint_n of_o the_o afflict_a poet_n hei_fw-la mihi_fw-la quod_fw-la miseros_fw-la prudentia_fw-la prima_fw-la relinquit_fw-la the_o first_o effect_n of_o misery_n be_v black_a confusion_n in_o the_o thought_n that_o the_o mind_n do_v not_o distinct_o consider_v and_o apply_v such_o thing_n as_o will_v be_v effectual_a to_o mitigate_v or_o remove_v it_o beside_o as_o when_o the_o stream_n overflow_v the_o channel_n it_o run_v foul_a and_o turbid_v so_o immoderate_a sorrow_n often_o cause_v secret_a discontent_n and_o anger_n at_o the_o almighty_a disquiet_v and_o torment_a rise_n of_o heart_n against_o his_o providence_n all_o thing_n be_v disorder_v and_o turbulent_a in_o the_o little_a and_o marvellous_a monarchy_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o such_o seed_n of_o incitation_n be_v in_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o in_o the_o extremity_n of_o anguish_n the_o furious_a passion_n swell_v into_o a_o storm_n and_o break_v the_o restraint_n of_o reason_n and_o grace_n job_n in_o a_o hot_a fit_n expostulate_v strange_o with_o god_n be_v it_o good_a unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o 3._o shall_v oppress_v he_o be_v a_o holy_a man_n and_o a_o prophet_n who_o in_o the_o paroxysm_n of_o his_o passion_n curse_v the_o 14._o day_n of_o his_o birth_n second_o there_o be_v a_o excess_n in_o the_o continuance_n deep_a grief_n do_v more_o arrest_v the_o thought_n upon_o its_o object_n than_o the_o affection_n of_o joy_n do_v the_o mind_n be_v not_o so_o easy_o divert_v from_o what_o afflict_v as_o from_o what_o delight_v the_o main_a strain_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v towards_o the_o mournful_a object_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o comfort_n to_o support_v the_o faint_a spirit_n there_o still_o remain_v a_o sad_a remembrance_n of_o that_o which_o torment_v a_o swarm_n of_o sting_a thought_n continual_o wind_v and_o inflame_v the_o breast_n no_o counsel_n prevail_v but_o the_o soul_n be_v resolve_v in_o its_o grief_n and_o always_o restless_a with_o a_o bitter_a desire_n of_o what_o be_v irrecoverable_a thus_o the_o prophet_n describe_v the_o misery_n of_o rachel_n weep_v for_o her_o child_n and_o will_v not_o be_v comfort_v because_o they_o be_v not_o 15._o as_o some_o venomous_a creature_n turn_v all_o that_o they_o eat_v into_o poison_n so_o obstinate_a sorrow_n take_v occasion_n from_o every_o thing_n to_o increase_v itself_o this_o consume_v the_o strength_n and_o the_o mourner_n live_v only_o to_o feel_v his_o misery_n and_o think_v death_n too_o slow_a for_o he_o that_o be_v so_o precipitate_a for_o the_o person_n lament_v thus_o by_o the_o fix_a contemplation_n of_o its_o trouble_n the_o soul_n be_v distract_v from_o its_o heavenly_a original_a and_o from_o pursue_v its_o bless_a end_n and_o indulge_v its_o sorrow_n as_o if_o the_o loss_n of_o a_o temporal_a comfort_n be_v utter_o undo_v to_o it_o this_o obstinate_a grief_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o a_o resign_v frame_n of_o spirit_n though_o in_o great_a affliction_n there_o will_v be_v a_o conflict_n of_o nature_n and_o it_o be_v wisdom_n to_o let_v grief_n breathe_v forth_o and_o have_v a_o passage_n yet_o grace_n will_v assuage_v the_o fury_n and_o limit_v the_o time_n by_o regard_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o by_o derive_v from_o the_o spring_n of_o comfort_n above_o some_o inward_a refresh_n when_o the_o stream_n below_o total_o fail_v i_o shall_v now_o propound_v the_o argument_n that_o will_v clear_o convince_v we_o of_o this_o duty_n of_o resignation_n some_o of_o which_o be_v powerful_a to_o silence_v all_o rebellious_a arguing_n and_o suppress_v all_o the_o transport_v of_o the_o passion_n other_o to_o raise_v the_o droop_a spirit_n and_o incline_v the_o heart_n to_o a_o calm_a yield_n and_o complete_a subjection_n to_o the_o divine_a will._n the_o first_o argument_n arise_v from_o god_n original_a supreme_a right_n in_o our_o person_n and_o all_o thing_n we_o enjoy_v he_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o be_v and_o produce_v we_o out_o the_o depth_n of_o our_o native_a nothing_o and_o make_v we_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a the_o just_a and_o true_a proprietor_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n from_o hence_o result_v his_o sovereignty_n and_o dominion_n over_o we_o which_o be_v declare_v in_o his_o law_n and_o the_o dispensation_n of_o his_o providence_n his_o law_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n his_o govern_n providence_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o suffering_n and_o passion_n there_o be_v indispensible_o due_a a_o free_a and_o full_a obedience_n to_o his_o command_n and_o a_o entire_a universal_a resignation_n to_o the_o order_n of_o his_o providence_n the_o enjoyment_n of_o all_o our_o blessing_n be_v from_o his_o pure_a goodness_n and_o rich_a bounty_n which_o require_v our_o humble_a and_o affectionate_a thankfulness_n and_o his_o resumption_n of_o they_o shall_v be_v entertain_v with_o a_o holy_a and_o a_o patient_a submission_n he_o give_v they_o free_o and_o may_v recall_v they_o at_o his_o pleasure_n in_o whatsoever_o instance_n his_o will_n be_v declare_v we_o must_v with_o humility_n and_o meekness_n submit_v for_o he_o have_v a_o equal_a empire_n in_o dispose_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v equal_o his_o own_o and_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o a_o equal_a obedience_n to_o acknowledge_v his_o dominion_n when_o eli_n receive_v the_o terrible_a message_n of_o the_o ruin_n of_o his_o family_n the_o final_a excision_n of_o it_o from_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o priesthood_n he_o patient_o submit_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v he_o good_a 17._o the_o mere_a desire_n of_o exemption_n from_o his_o overrule_a will_n be_v a_o heinous_a sin_n
and_o a_o stubborn_a uncompliance_n with_o it_o in_o the_o issue_n of_o thing_n be_v direct_a rebellion_n mix_v with_o ingratitude_n obstructive_a to_o our_o present_a peace_n and_o future_a happiness_n if_o the_o afflict_a woo_a for_o a_o while_n suspend_v their_o tear_n and_o sigh_n and_o with_o free_a reason_n consider_v that_o what_o relation_n soever_o they_o have_v in_o their_o dear_a loss_n whether_o of_o a_o father_n a_o son_n of_o a_o husband_n or_o wife_n or_o any_o other_o amiable_a and_o passionate_a term_n yet_o god_n have_v a_o near_a right_a and_o just_a claim_n in_o those_o person_n be_v his_o by_o the_o best_a title_n of_o creation_n and_o redemption_n it_o will_v silence_v murmur_n and_o impatience_n and_o stop_v the_o scope_n of_o inordinate_a sorrow_n our_o propriety_n in_o they_o be_v derive_v from_o his_o favour_n and_o our_o possession_n be_v depend_v on_o his_o will_n for_o his_o right_n in_o all_o his_o creature_n be_v unalienable_a this_o consideration_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o job_n patience_n when_o he_o be_v strip_v of_o all_o his_o outward_a comfort_n how_o compose_v be_v he_o in_o his_o mind_n how_o considerate_a in_o his_o word_n he_o reflect_v upon_o his_o native_a poverty_n naked_a come_v i_o into_o the_o world_n and_o 21._o naked_a shall_v i_o return_v thither_o and_o adore_v god_n dominion_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v bless_a be_v his_o name_n add_v far_o that_o which_o by_o immediate_a connection_n follow_v the_o consideration_n of_o the_o glorious_a majesty_n of_o god_n and_o our_o natural_a meanness_n and_o unworthiness_n the_o distance_n and_o disproportion_n be_v so_o vast_a between_o he_o and_o we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o conceive_v the_o full_a and_o just_a idea_n of_o his_o excellent_a greatness_n we_o be_v fain_o to_o assist_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o thought_n of_o god_n by_o sensible_a representation_n and_o to_o express_v our_o conception_n by_o borrow_a term_n his_o immensity_n by_o the_o ocean_n his_o eternity_n by_o the_o return_v of_o a_o circle_n into_o itself_o his_o power_n by_o thunder_n his_o majesty_n by_o the_o sun_n in_o its_o meridian_n splendour_n as_o the_o fly_a fish_n shoal_n of_o which_o be_v meet_v in_o sail_v to_o the_o indies_n can_v fly_v no_o long_o than_o their_o wing_n remain_v moist_a when_o those_o membrane_n be_v dry_a they_o can_v move_v and_o be_v force_v to_o dip_v themselves_o again_o in_o the_o sea_n that_o by_o soften_a they_o they_o may_v renew_v their_o flight_n thus_o when_o we_o ascend_v in_o our_o mind_n to_o god_n we_o form_v no_o conception_n but_o what_o take_v their_o rise_n from_o sensible_a thing_n which_o infinite_o fall_v short_a of_o his_o perfection_n who_o can_v full_o understand_v the_o transcendent_a excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n who_o can_v describe_v what_o be_v ineffable_a and_o most_o worthy_a 1._o to_o be_v adore_v with_o silent_a admiration_n and_o ecstasy_n of_o mind_n he_o dwell_v in_o that_o light_n which_o be_v inaccessible_a the_o angel_n the_o most_o comprehensive_a spirit_n vail_v their_o face_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o glory_n he_o be_v his_o own_o original_a but_o without_o beginning_n alone_o but_o not_o solitary_a one_o ever_o bless_v god_n yet_o communicate_v his_o entire_a deity_n to_o the_o son_n and_o spirit_n he_o be_v not_o divide_v in_o number_n nor_o confuse_v in_o unity_n he_o be_v not_o compel_v by_o necessity_n nor_o change_v by_o liberty_n nor_o measure_v by_o time_n if_o we_o ascend_v to_o the_o first_o fountain_n of_o all_o age_n than_o his_o infinite_a understanding_n comprehend_v in_o one_o clear_a view_n the_o whole_a compass_n extent_n and_o duration_n of_o all_o thing_n his_o powerful_a word_n make_v the_o visible_a and_o invisible_a world_n and_o uphold_v they_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v with_o flattery_n of_o a_o roman_a emperor_n by_o seneca_n who_o as_o much_o degenerate_v from_o the_o dignity_n of_o a_o stoical_a philosopher_n in_o lick_v nero_n as_o in_o bite_a alexander_n be_v absolute_o true_a of_o the_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o the_o world_n his_o providence_n clem._n be_v the_o band_n that_o unite_v the_o part_n of_o the_o universal_a commonwealth_n the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o virtue_n that_o sustain_v all_o without_o his_o eye_n and_o hand_n his_o dispositive_a wisdom_n and_o power_n the_o whole_a frame_n will_v disband_v and_o fall_v into_o confusion_n and_o ruin_n he_o be_v seat_v upon_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o universe_n thousand_o thousand_o of_o glorious_a spirit_n minister_v unto_o he_o and_o ten_o thousand_o time_n ten_o thousand_o stand_n before_o he_o in_o the_o quality_n and_o humility_n of_o his_o servant_n ready_a to_o execute_v his_o command_n he_o be_v the_o judge_n of_o the_o live_n and_o the_o dead_a that_o dispose_v of_o heaven_n and_o hell_n for_o ever_o and_o what_o be_v man_n a_o little_a breathe_v dust._n he_o be_v infinite_o above_o we_o and_o so_o strange_o condescend_v in_o have_v a_o tender_a care_n of_o we_o that_o the_o psalmist_n be_v swallow_v up_o in_o ecstasy_n and_o amazement_n at_o the_o thought_n of_o it_o lord_n what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o regard_v 8._o he_o nay_o we_o be_v beneath_o his_o anger_n as_o a_o worm_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o indignation_n of_o a_o angel_n now_o the_o more_o we_o magnify_v god_n and_o exalt_v his_o authority_n in_o our_o judgement_n the_o more_o our_o will_n be_v prepare_v to_o yield_v to_o he_o his_o excellency_n will_v make_v we_o afraid_a to_o oppose_v his_o providence_n when_o the_o son_n of_o god_n appear_v to_o saul_n in_o his_o glory_n and_o command_v in_o person_n he_o present_o let_v fall_v his_o arm_n of_o defiance_n and_o say_v lord_n what_o will_v thou_o have_v i_o to_o do_v his_o 6._o resignation_n be_v absolute_a nothing_o be_v so_o hard_o to_o do_v nothing_o so_o formidable_a to_o suffer_v but_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o accomplish_v and_o endure_v in_o obedience_n to_o christ._n the_o more_o we_o debase_v and_o vilify_v ourselves_o the_o more_o easy_a it_o will_v be_v to_o bear_v what_o god_n inflict_v humility_n dispose_v to_o submission_n our_o passion_n be_v not_o excite_v at_o the_o break_n of_o a_o ordinary_a glass_n but_o if_o a_o vessel_n of_o crystal_n be_v break_v it_o move_v we_o the_o low_a esteem_n we_o have_v of_o ourselves_o the_o less_o we_o shall_v be_v transport_v for_o any_o breach_n that_o be_v make_v upon_o we_o we_o read_v in_o the_o history_n of_o job_n many_o heavy_a complaint_n utter_v by_o he_o of_o his_o suffering_n all_o the_o sad_a figure_n of_o passionate_a eloquence_n make_v use_v of_o to_o represent_v they_o and_o the_o fruitless_a essay_n of_o his_o friend_n that_o do_v rather_o exasperate_v than_o appease_v his_o spirit_n and_o it_o be_v very_o observable_a that_o when_o the_o lord_n interpose_v himself_o to_o justify_v the_o way_n of_o his_o providence_n he_o do_v not_o charge_n upon_o he_o the_o guilt_n of_o his_o sin_n that_o deserve_v the_o severe_a judgement_n but_o appear_v in_o his_o glory_n and_o remind_v himof_o his_o original_a nothing_o where_o be_v thou_o when_o i_o lay_v the_o 4_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n declare_v if_o thou_o have_v understanding_n he_o open_v to_o he_o some_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o deity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n and_o the_o present_a effect_n be_v job_n adore_v with_o humble_a reverence_n the_o divine_a majesty_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o unworthiness_n behold_v i_o be_o vile_a what_o shall_v i_o answer_v thou_o i_o will_v lay_v my_o hand_n upon_o my_o mouth_n now_o my_o eye_n see_v thou_o i_o abhor_v myself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n the_o thick_a smoke_n by_o ascend_v dissipate_v and_o vanish_v if_o the_o trouble_a soul_n do_v ascend_v to_o heaven_n and_o consider_v that_o even_o the_o worst_a evil_n be_v either_o from_o the_o operation_n or_o permission_n of_o the_o divine_a providence_n the_o cloudy_a disturb_v thought_n and_o passion_n will_v be_v present_o scatter_v david_n have_v a_o bless_a experiment_n of_o this_o in_o his_o distress_n i_o be_v dumb_a and_o open_v 8._o not_o my_o mouth_n because_o thou_o do_v it_o such_o a_o awful_a apprehension_n he_o have_v of_o god_n as_o transcendent_o superior_a to_o he_o and_o unaccountable_a for_o his_o proceed_n when_o any_o impatient_a thought_n arise_v we_o shall_v present_o chain_v they_o up_o for_o there_o be_v folly_n and_o fury_n in_o they_o what_o be_o i_o that_o my_o sullen_a spirit_n shall_v dispute_v against_o the_o order_n of_o heaven_n that_o my_o passion_n shall_v resist_v the_o will_n of_o of_o the_o high_a lord_n that_o my_o desire_n shall_v depose_v he_o from_o his_o throne_n for_o thus_o by_o implication_n and_o consequence_n they_o do_v who_o
and_o support_v the_o spirit_n in_o the_o great_a agony_n the_o first_o be_v god_n scourge_v every_o son_n who_o he_o receive_v and_o the_o other_o that_o be_v 6._o join_v with_o it_o be_v who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o chasten_v the_o rule_n be_v general_a first_o all_o his_o son_n be_v under_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o rod_n and_o who_o will_v be_v so_o unhappy_a as_o to_o be_v exempt_v from_o that_o number_n for_o all_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o world_n affliction_n sanctify_v be_v the_o conspicuous_a seal_n of_o their_o adoption_n and_o title_n to_o heaven_n and_o who_o will_v forfeit_v the_o honour_n of_o that_o adoption_n and_o lose_v the_o benefit_n annex_v to_o it_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n rather_o than_o patient_o bear_v his_o fatherly_a chastisement_n other_o that_o enjoy_v a_o perpetual_a spring_n of_o pleasure_n here_o be_v declare_v bastard_n and_o not_o son_n they_o be_v indeed_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o his_o universal_a providence_n but_o not_o of_o that_o peculiar_a care_n that_o belong_v to_o his_o sacred_a and_o select_a progeny_n his_o correction_n be_v a_o argument_n of_o his_o authority_n as_o our_o father_n and_o a_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n this_o shall_v induce_v we_o not_o only_o with_o submiss_a temper_n of_o soul_n but_o with_o thankfulness_n to_o receive_v the_o sharp_a correction_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o our_o saviour_n meek_a yield_v himself_o to_o the_o violence_n and_o cruelty_n of_o his_o enemy_n the_o cup_n which_o my_o father_n have_v give_v i_o shall_v i_o not_o drink_v it_o second_o chastisement_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o paternal_a love_n he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o spirit_n and_o that_o divine_a relation_n carry_v with_o it_o a_o special_a love_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n and_o in_o that_o degree_n of_o eminence_n as_o to_o secure_v and_o advance_v their_o happiness_n though_o to_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o flesh._n the_o soul_n be_v of_o incomparable_a more_o worth_a than_o the_o body_n as_o the_o bright_a oriental_a pearl_n than_o the_o mean_a shell_n that_o contain_v it_o this_o god_n most_o high_o value_v for_o this_o he_o give_v so_o great_a a_o price_n and_o on_o it_o draw_v his_o image_n if_o temporal_a prosperity_n be_v for_o our_o best_a advantage_n how_o willing_o will_v god_n bestow_v it_o on_o we_o he_o that_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o 32._o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o also_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n which_o word_n among_o all_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v dictate_v to_o the_o interpreter_n of_o god_n heart_n to_o his_o people_n be_v most_o expressive_a of_o his_o â—ove_n and_o bounty_n and_o most_o for_o their_o comfort_n he_o that_o give_v grace_n and_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—â—ost_o real_a testimony_n 〈…〉_z certain_o withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o they_o i_o shall_v produce_v one_o convince_a instance_n of_o this_o st._n paul_n who_o by_o a_o incomparable_a privilege_n be_v rapt_v up_o to_o the_o celestial_a paradise_n and_o hear_v ineffable_a thing_n yet_o be_v torment_v by_o the_o angel_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o earnest_n repeat_v prayer_n for_o deliverance_n not_o present_o grant_v do_v not_o god_n love_v that_o bless_a apostle_n who_o internal_a love_n to_o christ_n almost_o equal_v the_o seraphim_n those_o pure_a everlasting_a flame_n and_o be_v express_v in_o the_o invariable_a tenor_n of_o his_o life_n by_o such_o miraculous_a action_n and_o suffering_n for_o the_o propagate_a and_o defence_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n if_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o first_o love_v we_o as_o st._n john_n testify_v certain_o he_o that_o return_v such_o a_o superlative_a affection_n to_o christ_n receive_v the_o great_a love_n from_o he_o now_o if_o christ_n do_v love_n paul_n why_o do_v he_o not_o upon_o his_o earnest_n repeat_v prayer_n deliver_v he_o from_o his_o wound_a trouble_n whatsoever_o it_o be_v that_o permission_n be_v a_o demonstration_n of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n to_o he_o as_o it_o be_v acknowledge_v by_o himself_o lest_o i_o shall_v be_v exalt_v above_o measure_n through_o the_o 7._o abundance_n of_o revelation_n there_o be_v give_v to_o i_o a_o thorn_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n to_o buffet_v i_o that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o saint_n proceed_v from_o god_n love_n will_v be_v evident_a by_o consider_v i._o his_o gracious_a design_n in_o send_v they_o ii_o his_o compassionate_a providence_n over_o they_o and_o his_o assist_a power_n afford_v to_o his_o people_n in_o their_o trouble_n iii_o the_o happy_a issue_n out_o of_o they_o first_o his_o gracious_a design_n in_o send_v they_o god_n do_v not_o afflict_v willing_o but_o if_o need_v be_v not_o for_o his_o own_o pleasure_n but_o for_o our_o profit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n the_o expression_n be_v high_a and_o emphatical_a his_o 10._o holiness_n the_o bright_a glory_n of_o his_o nature_n the_o divine_a gift_n of_o his_o love_n the_o two_o principal_a part_n of_o holiness_n be_v cease_v from_o do_v evil_a and_o learning_n to_o do_v well_o and_o affliction_n be_v ordain_v and_o send_v as_o profitable_a for_o both_o these_o effect_n 1._o for_o the_o prevention_n or_o cure_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v a_o evil_n incomparable_o worse_o in_o its_o nature_n and_o terrible_a consequent_n in_o this_o and_o the_o next_o world_n than_o all_o mere_a afflict_a temporal_a evil_n sin_n defile_v and_o debase_v the_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o proper_a excellency_n of_o man_n and_o separate_v from_o god_n our_o supreme_a good_n your_o sin_n have_v separate_v between_o you_o and_o your_o god_n and_o have_v hide_v his_o face_n from_o you_o all_o affliction_n that_o can_v befall_v we_o here_o 2._o in_o our_o person_n or_o concernment_n the_o most_o disgraceful_a accident_n the_o most_o reproachful_a contumelious_a slander_n the_o most_o loathsome_a contagious_a disease_n that_o cause_n our_o dear_a friend_n to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o yet_o can_v deprive_v we_o of_o union_n with_o god_n by_o faith_n and_o love_n nor_o of_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o propitious_a presence_n lazarus_n when_o cover_v with_o ulcer_n be_v kiss_v with_o the_o kiss_v of_o his_o mouth_n but_o sin_n have_v this_o pernicious_a effect_n it_o separate_v from_o his_o gracious_a presence_n here_o and_o if_o continue_v in_o without_o repentance_n will_v exclude_v from_o his_o glorious_a presence_n for_o ever_o now_o affliction_n be_v medicinal_a application_n for_o the_o cure_n of_o sin_n the_o disease_n and_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o infinite_o worse_a than_o the_o sharp_a remedy_n the_o beginning_n and_o progress_n of_o conversion_n to_o god_n be_v usual_o by_o sanctify_a affliction_n indeed_o consider_v our_o folly_n and_o perverse_a abuse_n of_o his_o blessing_n they_o be_v the_o most_o congruous_a mean_n for_o our_o recovery_n the_o light_n of_o god_n law_n do_v not_o so_o powerful_o convince_v we_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n till_o feel_v in_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o thy_o own_o wickedness_n shall_v correct_v thou_o and_o 19_o thy_o backslide_n shall_v reprove_v thou_o know_v therefore_o and_o see_v that_o it_o be_v a_o evil_a thing_n and_o a_o bitter_a that_o thou_o have_v forsake_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o that_o my_o fear_n be_v not_o in_o thou_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o instruction_n of_o the_o rod_n be_v more_o sensible_a than_o of_o the_o word_n as_o the_o feel_n of_o a_o torment_a disease_n produce_v another_o kind_n of_o understanding_n of_o it_o than_o the_o read_n of_o its_o nature_n in_o book_n of_o physic_n and_o they_o make_v we_o more_o attentive_a to_o god_n call_n and_o leave_v a_o deep_a impression_n upon_o we_o it_o be_v elihu_n his_o observation_n if_o sinner_n be_v bind_v in_o fetter_n and_o hold_v in_o cord_n than_o he_o 9_o show_v they_o their_o work_n and_o their_o transgression_n that_o they_o have_v exceed_v affliction_n clarify_v their_o sight_n make_v sin_n to_o be_v as_o heinous_a in_o the_o view_n of_o conscience_n as_o in_o its_o own_o foul_a nature_n it_o follow_v he_o open_v also_o the_o ear_n to_o discipline_n and_o command_v that_o they_o return_v from_o 10._o their_o iniquity_n gentle_a method_n be_v lose_v upon_o they_o but_o by_o judgement_n he_o effectual_o command_v they_o relent_v and_o return_v to_o their_o duty_n and_o after_o conversion_n we_o need_v their_o discipline_n to_o make_v we_o more_o circumspect_a and_o obedient_a the_o psalmist_n declare_v it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v for_o before_o he_o be_v afflict_v 119_o he_o go_v astray_o he_o be_v reduce_v from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n by_o his_o trouble_n and_o it_o be_v
a_o affliction_n and_o be_v cause_v mere_o from_o the_o distemper_n and_o unquiet_a disorderly_a agitation_n of_o our_o own_o passion_n nature_n instruct_v a_o dog_n by_o lick_v his_o wound_n to_o heal_v it_o a_o lively_a emblem_n of_o the_o heal_a operation_n of_o discreet_a patience_n to_o the_o afflict_a spirit_n patience_n line_n the_o yoke_n and_o make_v it_o soft_a and_o more_o easy_a to_o we_o beside_o a_o humble_a and_o full_a submission_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o goodness_n bring_v down_o the_o peace_n and_o joy_n of_o paradise_n into_o our_o soul_n the_o glorify_a saint_n be_v raise_v above_o all_o disaster_n and_o trouble_n nothing_o can_v disturb_v the_o serenity_n or_o stain_v the_o purity_n of_o their_o state_n from_o this_o principle_n of_o perfection_n and_o felicity_n that_o god_n will_n be_v always_o accomplish_v to_o which_o their_o will_n be_v entire_o subordinate_a in_o obedience_n to_o his_o authority_n and_o by_o their_o proper_a inclination_n as_o the_o water_n which_o in_o the_o creation_n god_n transport_v above_o the_o heaven_n be_v not_o move_v as_o those_o here_o below_o by_o the_o furious_a agitation_n of_o the_o wind_n but_o as_o if_o they_o be_v of_o a_o celestial_a nature_n have_v the_o same_o regular_a motion_n with_o the_o heaven_n the_o angel_n who_o zeal_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o love_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v incomparable_a yet_o they_o see_v the_o rebellion_n of_o his_o subject_n whereby_o his_o glory_n be_v obscure_v and_o the_o final_a destruction_n of_o rebellious_a sinner_n without_o the_o least_o diminution_n of_o their_o felicity_n because_o they_o always_o acquiesce_v in_o the_o divine_a will_n that_o order_v all_o thing_n for_o the_o best_a end_n and_o so_o far_o as_o our_o will_n be_v comply_v with_o the_o divine_a will_n we_o enjoy_v a_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n which_o afflictive_a accident_n can_v disquiet_v st._n austin_n describe_v blessedness_n to_o consist_v in_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o in_o have_v only_o regular_a desire_n now_o a_o saint_n who_o will_n be_v absolute_o resign_v to_o god_n will_n have_v a_o foretaste_n of_o blessedness_n here_o for_o whatsoever_o happen_v to_o he_o here_o be_v from_o god_n will_n that_o approve_v or_o permit_v it_o and_o herein_o he_o find_v satisfaction_n what_o a_o pure_a undisturbed_a pleasure_n spring_v from_o this_o consideration_n that_o the_o wisdom_n and_o love_n of_o god_n choose_v always_o what_o be_v best_a for_o we_o this_o will_v make_v we_o content_v in_o every_o state_n even_o when_o our_o condition_n be_v not_o correspondent_a with_o our_o natural_a desire_n our_o desire_n be_v gracious_o accord_v with_o our_o condition_n what_o expensive_a industry_n have_v be_v use_v to_o procure_v the_o fancy_a philosopher_n stone_n that_o change_v all_o metal_n into_o gold_n which_o if_o obtain_v can_v make_v we_o happy_a for_o as_o the_o natural_a heat_n of_o the_o body_n do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o clothes_n but_o from_o the_o body_n that_o warm_v they_o we_o see_v person_n in_o the_o fit_a of_o a_o ague_n shake_v with_o cold_a though_o cover_v with_o fur_n so_o true_a felicity_n do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o outward_a condition_n but_o from_o the_o temper_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o rich_a often_o want_v content_a in_o the_o confluence_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o be_v often_o disquiet_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o lose_v their_o possession_n but_o acquiescence_n in_o the_o divine_a disposal_n always_o bring_v satisfaction_n to_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v a_o inviolable_a treasure_n that_o can_v by_o the_o most_o violent_a evil_n be_v take_v from_o we_o i_o shall_v annex_v two_o consideration_n more_o to_o show_v how_o our_o felicity_n be_v promote_v by_o our_o patient_a suffering_n first_o it_o be_v a_o bless_a assurance_n of_o our_o election_n by_o the_o most_o free_a and_o unchangeable_a love_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n tell_v afflict_v christian_n that_o who_o he_o do_v foreknow_v 29._o he_o do_v predestinate_a to_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o first-born_a among_o many_o brethren_n if_o we_o suffer_v with_o his_o divine_a patience_n with_o his_o humble_a and_o holy_a affection_n it_o be_v a_o clear_a and_o certain_a evidence_n that_o we_o be_v appoint_v to_o reign_v with_o he_o if_o we_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o our_o suffer_a saviour_n in_o our_o earthly_a state_n we_o shall_v bear_v his_o glorious_a image_n in_o the_o heavenly_a the_o well-grounded_n hope_v of_o this_o be_v very_o comfortable_a in_o the_o great_a affliction_n and_o will_v encourage_v we_o to_o persevere_v in_o humble_a suffering_n for_o if_o his_o sovereign_a pleasure_n have_v ordain_v we_o to_o eternal_a life_n how_o just_a be_v it_o that_o we_o shall_v with_o a_o entire_a and_o resign_v submission_n yield_v up_o ourselves_o to_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o wisdom_n as_o to_o the_o way_n by_o which_o we_o shall_v obtain_v it_o second_o by_o a_o filial_a submission_n to_o god_n chastisement_n we_o have_v a_o bless_a testimony_n of_o our_o adoption_n it_o be_v the_o apostle_n comfortable_a inference_n if_o you_o endure_v chastisement_n god_n deal_v with_o you_o as_o with_o son_n that_o be_v if_o without_o murmur_v or_o faint_v if_o with_o that_o respect_n and_o subjection_n that_o be_v due_a to_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a providence_n of_o god_n than_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o his_o paternal_a relation_n to_o we_o and_o his_o rod_n comfort_v we_o as_o the_o stroke_n of_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o his_o care_n and_o love_n to_o we_o from_o hence_o proceed_v inexpressible_a and_o peculiar_a consolation_n to_o afflict_a christian_n the_o same_o affliction_n as_o to_o the_o matter_n and_o circumstance_n may_v be_v upon_o humble_a meek_a sufferer_n and_o refractory_a stubborn_a sinner_n that_o kick_v against_o the_o prick_n but_o be_v distinguish_v by_o the_o intention_n of_o god_n they_o be_v send_v to_o the_o humble_a as_o correction_n from_o the_o wise_a love_n of_o a_o father_n who_o dear_o regard_v their_o soul_n to_o the_o obdurate_a as_o vengeance_n from_o the_o righteous_a severity_n of_o a_o judge_n upon_o the_o humble_a they_o fall_v as_o soft_a as_o a_o shower_n of_o snow_n upon_o the_o other_o as_o the_o storm_n of_o fiery_a hail_n upon_o the_o egyptian_n and_o the_o issue_n of_o they_o be_v as_o different_a as_o heaven_n and_o hell_n last_o this_o sharp_a discipline_n continue_v but_o during_o our_o minority_n here_o when_o we_o arrive_v at_o the_o state_n of_o perfection_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v it_o and_o this_o life_n be_v but_o a_o short_a transition_n to_o the_o next_o world_n what_o comparison_n be_v there_o between_o a_o few_o year_n and_o the_o volume_n of_o eternal_a age_n it_o be_v the_o consolatory_a of_o the_o apostle_n the_o time_n be_v short_a let_v those_o that_o weep_v be_v as_o if_o they_o weep_v not_o within_o a_o little_a while_n afflict_v saint_n shall_v ascend_v to_o the_o region_n of_o blessedness_n and_o no_o cloud_n of_o sorrow_n no_o shadow_n of_o fear_n no_o darkness_n of_o anxiety_n can_v reach_v so_o high_a to_o darken_v and_o disturb_v their_o felicity_n weep_n can_v endure_v but_o for_o a_o night_n and_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o everlasting_a day_n for_o a_o moment_n have_v i_o hide_v my_o face_n from_o thou_o 5._o but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v i_o receive_v thou_o say_v the_o lord_n death_n be_v the_o last_o step_n out_o of_o mortality_n and_o misery_n be_v you_o also_o patient_a establish_v 5._o your_o heart_n for_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n draw_v nigh_o second_o to_o these_o motive_n i_o shall_v add_v some_o direction_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o hard_a duty_n direct_v 1._o a_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o the_o divine_a providence_n and_o promise_n will_v compose_v the_o soul_n to_o a_o quiet_a submission_n to_o god_n pleasure_n in_o the_o sharp_a trouble_n all_o thing_n be_v under_o the_o intimate_a inspection_n the_o wise_a conduct_n the_o powerful_a influence_n of_o his_o providence_n this_o be_v one_o of_o those_o prime_n universal_a rich_a truth_n from_o whence_o so_o many_o practical_a consequence_n be_v derive_v by_o virtue_n of_o it_o we_o may_v infallible_o conclude_v that_o all_o thing_n that_o come_v to_o pass_v be_v dispose_v in_o the_o best_a season_n and_o best_a manner_n for_o the_o best_a end_n if_o we_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o council_n of_o state_n above_o and_o understand_v the_o immediate_a reason_n of_o every_o particular_a decree_n we_o can_v not_o be_v more_o infallible_o assure_v of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n the_o rectitude_n and_o equity_n of_o his_o dispensation_n then_o by_o this_o universal_a principle_n that_o be_v applicable_a to_o all_o event_n as_o light_a to_o every_o colour_n that_o what_o god_n appoint_v be_v best_a that_o
thorn_n of_o his_o crown_n more_o than_o all_o the_o rose_n of_o pleasure_n than_o all_o the_o diadem_n of_o earthly_a dignity_n in_o expectation_n of_o the_o bless_a reward_n tertullian_n write_v to_o the_o noble_a confessor_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v imprison_v in_o africa_n how_o willing_o will_v we_o change_v our_o prosperity_n with_o your_o precious_a misery_n if_o weak_a nature_n be_v sensible_a of_o your_o hard_a restraint_n and_o suffering_n take_v flight_n by_o your_o thought_n to_o paradise_n the_o persecutor_n can_v lay_v fetter_n martyr_n upon_o your_o spirit_n but_o when_o you_o please_v you_o may_v ascend_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n where_o you_o shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n counterpoise_v the_o darkness_n and_o straitness_n the_o loathsomeness_n and_o suffering_n of_o your_o prison_n with_o the_o light_n and_o amplitude_n the_o riches_n and_o abundance_n the_o joy_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o celestial_a kingdom_n which_o no_o word_n be_v significant_a enough_o or_o worthy_a to_o express_v a_o demet._n saint_n who_o blessedness_n be_v in_o heaven_n can_v be_v make_v utter_o unhappy_a by_o affliction_n on_o earth_n he_o will_v serve_v god_n with_o as_o much_o love_n and_o as_o good_a a_o will_n when_o poor_a despise_a disconsolate_a as_o in_o a_o flourish_a condition_n and_o with_o this_o peculiar_a satisfaction_n that_o his_o sincerity_n be_v then_o most_o evident_a for_o the_o service_n that_o be_v without_o respect_n to_o a_o present_a salary_n be_v not_o base_a and_o mercenary_a for_o a_o temporal_a interest_n beside_o that_o obedience_n be_v more_o eminent_a and_o acceptable_a that_o be_v with_o suffering_n and_o the_o reward_n shall_v be_v answerable_a to_o our_o obedience_n one_o draught_n of_o the_o river_n that_o make_v glad_a the_o city_n of_o god_n above_o can_v sweeten_v all_o the_o bitterness_n of_o the_o world_n in_o short_a the_o christian_n hope_n be_v in_o the_o apostle_n expression_n the_o anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n sure_a and_o steadfast_a that_o enter_v within_o the_o veil_n it_o be_v fasten_v in_o heaven_n confirm_v by_o the_o fidelity_n of_o god_n promise_n and_o the_o prevail_a intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o secure_v we_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o the_o turbulent_a agitation_n in_o the_o wide_a sea_n below_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o all_o our_o suffering_n a_o christian_a encourage_v by_o the_o bless_a hope_n come_v with_o joy_n to_o death_n as_o the_o door_n that_o open_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o immortal_a blessedness_n direct_v 2._o let_v god_n be_v the_o supreme_a object_n of_o our_o esteem_n and_o affection_n and_o whatsoever_o evil_n we_o sustain_v will_v be_v make_v light_n and_o easy_a to_o we_o the_o apostle_n assure_v we_o that_o all_o thing_n even_o the_o most_o afflict_a work_n for_o the_o good_a of_o 28._o those_o that_o love_n god_n that_o heavenly_a affection_n be_v not_o only_o the_o condition_n that_o entitle_v we_o to_o that_o promise_n that_o by_o special_a privilege_n make_v all_o the_o evil_n of_o this_o world_n advantageous_a to_o the_o saint_n but_o it_o be_v the_o qualification_n by_o which_o it_o be_v accomplish_v by_o love_n we_o enjoy_v god_n and_o love_n will_v make_v we_o willing_a to_o do_v or_o suffer_v what_o he_o please_v that_o we_o may_v have_v full_a communion_n with_o he_o in_o god_n all_o perfection_n be_v in_o transcendent_a eminence_n they_o be_v always_o the_o same_o and_o always_o new_a he_o give_v all_o thing_n without_o any_o diminution_n of_o his_o treasure_n he_o receive_v the_o praise_n and_o service_n of_o the_o angel_n without_o any_o advantage_n or_o increase_v of_o his_o felicity_n by_o possess_v he_o all_o that_o be_v amiable_a and_o excellent_a in_o the_o creature_n may_v be_v enjoy_v in_o a_o manner_n incomparable_o better_o than_o in_o the_o creature_n themselves_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n can_v supply_v all_o our_o want_n satisfy_v all_o our_o desire_n allay_v all_o our_o sorrow_n conquer_v all_o our_o fear_n one_o beam_n of_o his_o countenance_n can_v revive_v the_o spirit_n dead_a in_o sorrow_n and_o bury_v in_o despair_n the_o prophet_n jeremy_n in_o the_o desolation_n of_o his_o country_n support_v himself_o with_o his_o interest_n in_o god_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n 24._o the_o expression_n signify_v the_o truth_n and_o strength_n of_o his_o affectionate_a choice_n of_o god_n as_o his_o chief_a good_n what_o loss_n can_v make_v a_o christian_a poor_a who_o treasure_n be_v above_o what_o danger_n anxious_a who_o heart_n be_v fix_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n what_o disaster_n unhappy_a who_o blessedness_n be_v in_o heaven_n what_o death_n can_v destroy_v he_o who_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n deprive_v he_o of_o all_o the_o content_n of_o this_o world_n yet_o by_o communion_n with_o god_n heaven_n descend_v to_o he_o or_o he_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n where_o god_n be_v all_o in_o all_o the_o bless_a reward_n be_v not_o reserve_v whole_o till_o hereafter_o divine_a joy_n be_v not_o defer_v till_o our_o entrance_n into_o the_o celestial_a kingdom_n there_o it_o be_v a_o refine_a joy_n from_o all_o mixture_n of_o sorrow_n it_o be_v infinite_o increase_v there_o spiritual_a joy_n meet_v eternal_a joy_n but_o it_o begin_v here_o the_o gracious_a soul_n have_v a_o taste_n and_o sight_n how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o heaven_n hope_n bring_v some_o leave_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n to_o refresh_v we_o with_o their_o fragrancy_n but_o love_n of_o its_o fruit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o as_o transplant_v fruit_n where_o the_o soil_n be_v defective_a and_o the_o sun_n less_o favourable_a be_v not_o of_o that_o beauty_n and_o goodness_n as_o in_o their_o original_a country_n so_o heavenly_a joy_n in_o this_o life_n be_v inferior_a in_o their_o degree_n to_o those_o of_o the_o bless_a above_o but_o they_o be_v very_o revive_v in_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o thought_n within_o 19_o i_o thy_o comfort_n delight_v my_o soul_n it_o be_v the_o triumphant_a exultation_n of_o the_o prophet_n although_o the_o figtree_n shall_v not_o blossom_n neither_o shall_v fruit_n be_v in_o 18._o the_o vine_n the_o labour_n of_o the_o olive_n shall_v fail_v and_o the_o field_n shall_v yield_v no_o meat_n the_o flock_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o fold_n and_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o herd_n in_o the_o stall_n yet_o will_v i_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v joy_v in_o the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n he_o suppose_v himself_o in_o extremity_n utter_o destitute_a not_o only_o of_o the_o refreshment_n but_o support_v of_o life_n yet_o he_o know_v how_o not_o only_o to_o be_v patient_a and_o content_v but_o joyful_a in_o the_o most_o forlorn_a condition_n joy_n be_v a_o affection_n proper_a to_o the_o happy_a state_n in_o the_o day_n of_o prosperity_n rejoice_v and_o in_o his_o deep_a affliction_n he_o have_v such_o a_o felicity_n in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n that_o no_o external_a want_n can_v diminish_v the_o tree_n of_o life_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n for_o every_o month_n our_o bless_a redeemer_n typify_v by_o it_o have_v consolation_n for_o the_o most_o deplorable_a and_o desolate_a condition_n if_o he_o say_v to_o the_o afflict_a soul_n i_o be_o thy_o salvation_n and_o within_o a_o little_a while_o thou_o shall_v be_v with_o i_o for_o ever_o in_o glory_n it_o suffice_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v it_o be_v the_o most_o affectionate_a counsel_n of_o the_o apostle_n these_o be_v not_o inaccessible_a height_n of_o religion_n and_o point_n of_o perfection_n to_o which_o none_o can_v arrive_v unless_o extraordinary_a saint_n but_o be_v the_o experimental_a practice_n of_o humble_a sincere_a christian_n that_o say_v with_o the_o psalmist_n who_o have_v we_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n we_o desire_v beside_o thou_o the_o guilty_a principle_n of_o vexatious_a discontent_n and_o immoderate_a grief_n under_o outward_a loss_n and_o trouble_n be_v a_o false_a judgement_n that_o god_n without_o the_o world_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o our_o complete_a felicity_n who_o unless_o a_o person_n distract_a and_o foolish_a will_v say_v that_o the_o magnificent_a feast_n of_o ahasuerus_n that_o be_v prepare_v to_o show_v the_o riches_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o kingdom_n be_v mean_a and_o poor_a because_o there_o be_v not_o set_v before_o the_o numerous_a guest_n in_o dish_n of_o gold_n grass_n and_o acorn_n the_o food_n of_o brute_n it_o be_v equal_a folly_n to_o imagine_v that_o god_n who_o be_v a_o infinite_a good_a suitable_a to_o the_o spiritual_a immortal_a nature_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o all-sufficient_a to_o fill_v the_o vast_a capacity_n and_o desire_n of_o our_o angelical_a faculty_n the_o understanding_n and_o will_n by_o his_o glorious_a
god_n he_o be_v confirm_v in_o hope_n of_o deliverance_n the_o apostle_n implore_v the_o glorious_a power_n of_o god_n that_o the_o colossian_n may_v be_v strengthen_v with_o all_o may_v unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a 1._o with_o joyfulness_n we_o shall_v sink_v under_o heavy_a suffering_n or_o be_v tire_v with_o the_o length_n of_o misery_n without_o his_o immortal_a strength_n but_o if_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v a_o weak_a spirit_n it_o will_v be_v final_o victorious_a over_o all_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o world_n how_o many_o martyr_n of_o the_o tender_a sex_n who_o will_v natural_o tremble_v at_o a_o draw_v sword_n yet_o by_o divine_a support_v despise_v the_o tormentor_n and_o all_o the_o instrument_n of_o cruelty_n in_o they_o be_v a_o imitation_n of_o that_o miracle_n of_o divine_a power_n when_o the_o three_o child_n walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o flame_a furnace_n untouched_a by_o the_o fire_n god_n be_v style_v the_o god_n of_o patience_n and_o consolation_n it_o be_v his_o sole_a prerogative_n to_o comfort_v the_o afflict_a ay_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o comfort_v you_o the_o woman_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o have_v a_o bloody_a issue_n no_o human_a art_n can_v afford_v her_o aid_n and_o relief_n and_o when_o her_o estate_n be_v waste_v on_o the_o physician_n and_o her_o strength_n by_o her_o disease_n she_o come_v to_o our_o saviour_n and_o by_o touch_v the_o hem_v of_o his_o garment_n be_v present_o heal_v thus_o the_o afflict_a spirit_n who_o no_o worldly_a thing_n be_v able_a to_o support_v and_o make_v joyful_a find_v everlasting_a comfort_n in_o god_n he_o satisfy_v the_o soul_n with_o his_o love_n and_o establish_v this_o persuasion_n that_o all_o thing_n shall_v turn_v for_o the_o best_a to_o his_o people_n now_o by_o prayer_n the_o divine_a power_n and_o favour_n be_v engage_v for_o our_o support_n and_o deliverance_n how_o many_o psalm_n of_o david_n begin_v in_o tear_n and_o end_n in_o triumph_n in_o his_o great_a exigency_n when_o ready_a to_o be_v swallow_v up_o by_o his_o enemy_n he_o dispatch_v a_o fly_a prayer_n to_o heaven_n for_o relief_n lord_n take_v bold_a of_o shield_n and_o buckler_n and_o stand_v up_o for_o my_o help_n and_o the_o almighty_a appear_v in_o arm_n for_o his_o rescue_n and_o he_o recount_v another_o bless_a experience_n of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o prayer_n in_o the_o 138._o day_n when_o i_o cry_v thou_o answered'_v i_o and_o strengthene_v i_o with_o strength_n in_o my_o soul_n the_o affliction_n be_v still_o incumbent_n but_o do_v not_o overwhelm_v he_o which_o be_v a_o more_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_n than_o if_o it_o have_v mere_o be_v take_v away_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o distress_a they_o look_v to_o he_o and_o be_v lighten_v it_o be_v the_o perfection_n and_o propriety_n 5._o of_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n to_o see_v the_o glorious_a face_n of_o god_n without_o veil_n or_o shadow_n but_o here_o some_o ray_n of_o his_o quicken_a countenance_n comfort_v his_o afflict_a servant_n while_o they_o lift_v up_o their_o eye_n and_o heart_n to_o his_o sanctuary_n a_o joyful_a light_n break_v forth_o that_o lead_v they_o out_o of_o the_o dark_a labyrinth_n of_o their_o trouble_a thought_n if_o the_o saint_n remain_v disconsolate_a it_o be_v not_o for_o want_v of_o mercy_n and_o power_n in_o god_n to_o refresh_v their_o sorrow_n but_o from_o neglect_v to_o improve_v their_o interest_n in_o he_o and_o derive_v spiritual_a comfort_n from_o his_o fullness_n by_o humble_a believe_a prayer_n when_o the_o disciple_n be_v surprise_v with_o a_o storm_n in_o the_o sea_n of_o tiberias_n they_o toil_v with_o hard_a labour_n to_o save_v the_o ship_n that_o be_v like_a to_o be_v overwhelm_v by_o the_o wave_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a till_o by_o their_o cry_n they_o wake_v our_o saviour_n who_o be_v asleep_a in_o the_o ship_n he_o lift_v up_o his_o head_n and_o the_o proud_a wave_n present_o sink_v he_o speak_v a_o word_n of_o command_n and_o the_o boisterous_a wind_n be_v silent_a and_o a_o great_a tempest_n be_v change_v into_o a_o great_a calm_a this_o may_v fit_o represent_v the_o afflict_a state_n of_o a_o aug._n christian_a their_o passion_n swell_v into_o a_o storm_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o trouble_n but_o it_o be_v because_o christ_n sleep_v in_o they_o they_o have_v his_o presence_n as_o if_o they_o have_v it_o not_o but_o earnest_a constant_a prayer_n will_v awake_v he_o and_o his_o propitious_a presence_n will_v secure_v they_o from_o shipwreck_n and_o make_v their_o breast_n the_o true_a pacifick_n sea_n and_o bring_v they_o safe_o to_o the_o bless_a eternal_a shore_n brief_o god_n teach_v we_o to_o profit_v by_o our_o affliction_n and_o this_o afford_v matter_n of_o joy_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o psalmist_n declare_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o chastene_v and_o instructe_v out_o of_o thy_o law_n the_o divine_a teacher_n give_v a_o right_a understanding_n of_o suffering_n for_o what_o end_n they_o be_v send_v and_o teach_v by_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o rod_n to_o obey_v his_o word_n he_o instruct_v we_o in_o our_o duty_n with_o the_o clear_a conviction_n and_o infuse_v gracious_a disposition_n suitable_a to_o his_o doctrine_n he_o give_v direct_v light_n and_o a_o see_a eye_n to_o perceive_v it_o he_o present_v heavenly_a encouragement_n and_o prepare_v the_o heart_n to_o receive_v they_o now_o what_o paul_n speak_v of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v applicable_a to_o the_o cross_n of_o the_o saint_n god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v glory_v but_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v to_o i_o and_o i_o to_o it_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n make_v the_o jew_n and_o pagan_n to_o despise_v and_o reject_v the_o gospel_n esteem_v it_o to_o be_v gross_a folly_n to_o expect_v a_o glorious_a immortal_a life_n from_o one_o who_o be_v ignominious_o put_v to_o death_n yet_o that_o be_v the_o great_a argument_n of_o the_o apostle_n triumphant_a joy_n because_o he_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o it_o to_o unbind_v the_o charm_n of_o the_o world_n so_o admire_v by_o carnal_a eye_n he_o look_v upon_o it_o with_o the_o same_o disaffection_n and_o disregard_n as_o one_o that_o be_v near_o expire_a it_o appear_v in_o his_o eye_n rather_o as_o a_o loathsome_a object_n than_o with_o amiable_a quality_n and_o if_o the_o cross_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v the_o mean_n of_o internal_a mortification_n if_o thereby_o this_o vain_a deceive_a world_n be_v render_v contemptible_a to_o he_o and_o his_o affection_n be_v inflame_v to_o thing_n above_o he_o will_v find_v cause_n to_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n to_o conclude_v this_o argument_n there_o be_v no_o affliction_n how_o great_a soever_o though_o with_o respect_n to_o natural_a mean_n unremoveable_a and_o unmitigable_a yet_o if_o it_o be_v sanctify_v by_o divine_a grace_n a_o christian_a even_o while_o he_o be_v so_o afflict_a have_v more_o cause_n of_o joy_n than_o grief_n more_o reason_n to_o bless_v god_n for_o it_o than_o to_o repine_v and_o complain_v in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_o for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v 5._o you_o he_o turn_v affliction_n into_o benefit_n and_o our_o affectionate_a praise_n be_v due_a upon_o that_o account_n finis_fw-la plin._n l._n 2._o c._n 7._o sed_fw-la tantum_fw-la cum_fw-la fortuna_fw-la se_fw-la digladiari_fw-la momentis_fw-la omnibus_fw-la gloriantur_fw-la lactantio_n lib._n 3._o isa._n 22._o 12_o 13_o 14._o 1._o 1._o rom._n 5._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 2._o nihil_fw-la agis_fw-la dolour_n quamvis_fw-la sis_fw-la molestus_fw-la nunquam_fw-la te_fw-la esse_fw-la confitebor_fw-la malum_fw-la possidomus_fw-la possidomus_fw-la talis_fw-la est_fw-la sapientis_fw-la animus_n qualis_fw-la mundi_fw-la status_fw-la super_fw-la lunam_fw-la sem_fw-mi per_fw-la illic_fw-la serenum_fw-la seneca_n seneca_n magna_fw-la verba_fw-la excidunt_fw-la cum_fw-la mors_fw-la proprius_fw-la accessit_fw-la cum_fw-la torture_n manum_fw-la poposcit_fw-la possis_fw-la illi_fw-la dicere_fw-la facile_fw-la provocabas_fw-la mala_fw-la absentia_fw-la seneca_n 1._o 2._o heb._n 12._o 5._o 2_o 1._o isa._n 39_o 6_o 7_o 8._o 2._o 2_o sam._n 15._o 25._o 3._o 2_o sam._n 16._o 9_o 10._o job_n 10._o 3._o jer._n 20._o 14._o jer._n 31._o 15._o 1_o sam._n 3._o 17._o job_n 1._o 21._o st._n hillary_n declare_v of_o himself_o non_fw-la sibi_fw-la relictum_fw-la quicquam_fw-la aliud_fw-la a_o natura_fw-la sua_fw-la intelligere_fw-la in_fw-la quo_fw-la majus_fw-la officium_fw-la praestare_fw-la conditori_fw-la svo_fw-la posset_n quam_fw-la ut_fw-la tantum_fw-la eum_fw-la esse_fw-la intelligeret_fw-la quantus_fw-la &_o intelligi_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la &_o potest_fw-la credi_fw-la de_fw-fr trin._n lib._n 1._o ille_fw-la est_fw-la vinculum_fw-la per_fw-la quod_fw-la res_fw-la publica_fw-la cohaeret_fw-la ille_fw-la spiritus_fw-la vitalis_fw-la quem_fw-la tot_fw-la millia_fw-la trahunt_fw-la nihil_fw-la ipsa_fw-la futura_fw-la nisi_fw-la onus_fw-la &_o praeda_fw-la si_fw-la mens_fw-la illa_fw-la imperii_fw-la sub_fw-la trahatur_fw-la lib._n de_fw-fr clem._n psal._n 8._o act._n 9_o 6._o job_n 38._o 4_o psal._n 39_o 8._o psal._n 36._o 6._o mic._n 7._o 9_o lam._n 3._o 39_o job_n 34._o 31_o 32._o lam._n 3._o 22._o ezra_n 9_o 13._o levit._fw-la 26._o 41._o isa._n 45._o 9_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 6._o heb._n 12._o 9_o heb._n 12._o 6._o rom._n 8._o 32._o 2_o cor._n 13._o 7._o heb._n 12._o 10._o isa._n 59_o 2._o jer._n 2._o 19_o job_n 36._o 8_o 9_o ver._n 10._o psal._n 119_o 1_o cor._n 11._o psa._n 141._o 5._o heb._n 4._o 14._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 7._o jam._n 1._o 2_o 3._o rev._n 22._o rom._n 8._o heb._n 12._o 5._o jer._n 8._o psal._n 89._o 31_o 32_o 33._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 12._o 9_o 9_o acin_n quamvis_fw-la de_fw-la missum_fw-la aetna_n nullus_fw-la frigore_fw-la ante_fw-la vertit_fw-la solin_n heb._n 12._o 11._o jam._n 1._o 12._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 1_o tim._n 1_o eph._n 1._o 11._o deut._n 32._o 4._o isa._n 28._o 29._o job_n 32._o 2._o job_n 42._o 3._o 6._o john_n 12._o 27._o judg._n 11_o 36._o rom._n 8._o 28._o eccles._n 6._o 12._o use_v 1_o prov._n 19_o 3._o rev._n 16._o 9_o psal._n 80._o john_n 3_o 38_o 39_o omnia_fw-la bona_fw-la mea_fw-la mecum_fw-la sunt_fw-la justitia_fw-la virtus_fw-la temperantia_fw-la prudentia_fw-la hoc_fw-la ipsum_fw-la nihil_fw-la boni_fw-la put_v be_v quod_fw-la eripi_fw-la possit_fw-la seneca_n epist._n 9_o use_v 2._o heb._n 12._o 3._o psa._n 104_o heb._n 12._o 2._o rev._n 3._o 21._o jam._n 5._o 10._o heb._n 12._o 1._o rev._n 7._o 9_o psal._n 148._o 8._o psal._n 103._o hic_fw-la est_fw-la magnus_fw-la animus_n qui_fw-la se_fw-la deo_fw-la tradidit_fw-la senec._n heb._n 2._o mille_fw-la pia_fw-la cer_fw-la non_fw-la vagliono_fw-la un_fw-fr tormento_fw-la job_n 2._o 3._o rom._n 8._o 29._o isa._n 5._o jam._n 5._o 2_o king_n 4._o psal._n 147._o 5._o 1_o king_n 22._o 34._o mat._n 10._o o_o bone_n omnipotens_fw-la qui_fw-la sic_fw-la unumquemque_fw-la nostrum_fw-la tanquam_fw-la solum_fw-la cure_n &_o sic_fw-la omnes_fw-la tanquam_fw-la singulos_fw-la aug._n conf._n lib._n 13._o dial._n 1_o heb._n 11._o 1._o psal._n 84._o rev._n 13._o 10._o isa._n 61._o 10._o respondit_fw-la tibi_fw-la deus_fw-la haeccine_fw-la est_fw-la fides_fw-la tua_fw-la haec_fw-la tibi_fw-la promisi_fw-la ad_fw-la haec_fw-la christianus_n factus_fw-la es_fw-la ut_fw-la in_o seculo_fw-la floreres_fw-la zech._n 13_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o omnia_fw-la spiritui_fw-la patent_n vagare_fw-la spiritu_fw-la spatiare_fw-la spiritu_fw-la nihil_fw-la crus_fw-la send_v it_o in_o nervo_fw-la cum_fw-la animus_n in_o coelo_fw-la est_fw-la ad_fw-la martyr_n nullus_fw-la iis_fw-la dolour_n est_fw-la de_fw-la incursatione_fw-la malorum_fw-la praesentium_fw-la quibus_fw-la siducia_fw-la est_fw-la futurorum_fw-la bonorum_fw-la quid_fw-la hoc_fw-la ad_fw-la christianos_n quid_fw-la ad_fw-la dei_fw-la servos_n quos_fw-la paradisus_fw-la invitat_fw-la quos_fw-la gratia_fw-la omnis_fw-la &_o copia_fw-la regni_fw-la coelestibus_fw-la expectat_fw-la cypr._n cont_n demet._n rom._n 8._o 28._o lam._n 3._o 24._o psal._n 94._o 19_o hab._n 3._o 17_o 18._o poenam_fw-la de_fw-la adversis_fw-la mundi_fw-la ille_fw-la sentit_fw-la cui_fw-la laetitia_fw-la &_o gloria_fw-la omnis_fw-la in_o mundo_fw-la est_fw-la cyp._n ad_fw-la demet._n psal._n 131._o mat._n 6._o 34_o 1_o pet._n 4._o 12._o ☜_o psal._n 51._o jer._n 31._o 20._o heb._n 12._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 17._o 17._o si_fw-mi duo_fw-la istae_fw-la proponantur_fw-la ridere_fw-la vis_fw-la aut_fw-la flere_fw-la quis_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la respondeat_fw-la nisi_fw-la ridere_fw-la sed_fw-la tantum_fw-la praevalet_fw-la invictissima_fw-la veritas_fw-la ut_fw-la eligat_fw-la homo_fw-la sanâment_fw-it flere_fw-la quam_fw-la ment_fw-la alienata_fw-la ridere_fw-la august_n tract_n de_fw-fr epict._n jam._n 1._o 6._o videris_fw-la obolum_fw-la porrigere_fw-la elephanti_fw-la macrob._n isa._n 49._o 14_o 15_o 16._o 2_o cor._n 7._o nec_fw-la quicquam_fw-la in_o te_fw-la mutavit_fw-la fortunae_fw-la amplitudo_fw-la nisi_fw-la ut_fw-la prodesse_fw-la tantundem_fw-la possess_n &_o velle_n plin._n non_fw-la dicit_fw-la quid_fw-la sanctos_fw-la meos_fw-la quid_fw-la seruos_fw-la meos_fw-la sed_fw-la quid_fw-la i_o persequeris_fw-la aug._n non_fw-fr audit_n deus_fw-la nisi_fw-la quod_fw-la dignum_fw-la ducit_fw-la suis_fw-la beneficiis_fw-la arab._n jam._n 1._o psal._n 42._o col._n 1._o psal._n 138._o psal._n 34._o 5._o si_fw-mi non_fw-la dormiret_fw-la in_o te_fw-la christus_fw-la tempestates_fw-la istas_fw-la non_fw-la patereris_fw-la ideo_fw-la fluctuabat_fw-la navis_fw-la quia_fw-la christus_fw-la dormiebat_fw-la navis_fw-la tua_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la aug._n 1_o thess._n 1._o 5._o
be_v vex_v at_o his_o providence_n a_o holy_a soul_n will_v tremble_v at_o the_o thought_n of_o it_o methinks_v god_n speak_v to_o the_o afflict_a and_o disturb_a soul_n in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v still_o and_o know_v that_o i_o be_o god_n the_o actual_a consideration_n of_o his_o supremacy_n will_v be_v powerful_a to_o lay_v the_o grow_a storm_n of_o passion_n impatience_n arise_v from_o the_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o ourselves_o second_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o all_o his_o way_n if_o due_o consider_v will_v compose_v the_o afflict_a spirit_n to_o quiet_a and_o humble_a submission_n he_o be_v never_o injurious_a to_o we_o when_o he_o deprive_v we_o of_o our_o sweet_a and_o most_o precious_a comfort_n because_o we_o have_v incur_v the_o forfeiture_n of_o all_o he_o be_v not_o cruel_a in_o lay_v the_o heavy_a punishment_n upon_o we_o for_o we_o deserve_v they_o if_o we_o be_v free_a from_o actual_a sin_n yet_o our_o deprave_a nature_n so_o repugnant_a to_o the_o pure_a law_n of_o god_n involve_v we_o under_o a_o obligation_n to_o punishment_n if_o we_o have_v not_o be_v attain_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o original_a sin_n yet_o the_o sin_n commit_v in_o the_o course_n of_o our_o life_n make_v we_o deep_o obnoxious_a to_o divine_a justice_n how_o much_o more_o the_o concurrent_a guilt_n of_o original_a and_o actual_a sin_n the_o act_n of_o sin_n be_v transient_a and_o pass_v away_o but_o the_o guilt_n and_o stain_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n remain_v and_o no_o less_o than_o eternal_a punishment_n be_v commensurate_a to_o the_o obliquity_n from_o hence_o there_o be_v the_o clear_a reason_n to_o justify_v god_n in_o all_o his_o proceed_n righteousness_n establish_v his_o throne_n the_o prophet_n say_v thy_o righteousness_n be_v like_o the_o great_a mountain_n thy_o judgement_n 6._o be_v a_o great_a deep_a the_o special_a end_n of_o god_n in_o severe_a dispensation_n be_v sometime_o indiscernible_a but_o never_o unjust_a his_o righteousness_n be_v obvious_a to_o every_o eye_n the_o actual_a consideration_n of_o this_o be_v powerful_a to_o silence_v the_o uproar_n of_o the_o passion_n and_o to_o make_v we_o lie_v humble_o at_o his_o foot_n under_o the_o sore_a chastisement_n i_o will_v bear_v the_o indignation_n of_o the_o lord_n without_o 9_o murmur_v say_v the_o afflict_a church_n because_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o as_o disobedience_n in_o our_o inclination_n and_o action_n be_v a_o tacit_n reflection_n upon_o the_o equity_n of_o his_o law_n as_o if_o the_o restraint_n of_o it_o be_v unreasonable_a so_o impatience_n and_o fretful_a discontent_n be_v upon_o the_o equity_n of_o his_o providence_n as_o if_o the_o afflict_a dispensation_n of_o it_o be_v not_o due_a to_o we_o and_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o sinfulness_n and_o god_n righteousness_n be_v a_o excellent_a preventive_a of_o it_o if_o thou_o be_v in_o great_a affliction_n and_o feel_v any_o tumultuous_a thought_n any_o rebellious_a rise_n within_o thou_o consider_v thou_o be_v a_o sinner_n guilty_a of_o ten_o thousand_o provocation_n and_o dare_v thou_o appear_v before_o his_o enlighten_v and_o terrible_a tribunal_n and_o challenge_v he_o for_o any_o unrighteous_a proceed_n wherefore_o do_v a_o live_a man_n complain_v 39_o a_o man_n for_o the_o punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n sure_o it_o be_v meet_v to_o be_v say_v unto_o god_n i_o will_v not_o offend_v any_o more_o 32._o that_o which_o i_o know_v not_o teach_v thou_o i_o and_o if_o i_o have_v do_v iniquity_n i_o will_v do_v no_o more_o beside_o all_o the_o punishment_n of_o man_n here_o be_v with_o merciful_a allay_v not_o in_o just_a proportion_n to_o their_o gild_n the_o church_n in_o its_o calamitous_a state_n describe_v in_o the_o most_o doleful_a lamentation_n of_o jeremiah_n when_o the_o great_a number_n of_o the_o jew_n perish_v by_o the_o sword_n or_o famine_n that_o attend_v the_o war_n their_o city_n and_o temple_n be_v lay_v in_o ruin_n and_o the_o unhappy_a people_n that_o escape_v the_o fury_n of_o the_o chaldean_n be_v the_o captive_n and_o triumph_n of_o their_o enemy_n yet_o in_o that_o unparalleled_a affliction_n she_o acknowledge_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n mercy_n that_o 22._o we_o be_v not_o utter_o and_o total_o consume_v and_o lay_v her_o mouth_n in_o the_o dust_n a_o posture_n of_o the_o low_a abasement_n and_o holy_a ezra_n reflect_v upon_o that_o dreadful_a calamity_n acknowledge_v their_o punishment_n be_v beneath_o their_o desert_n as_o their_o deliverance_n be_v above_o their_o expectation_n and_o for_o 13._o all_o that_o be_v come_v upon_o we_o for_o our_o evil_a deed_n and_o great_a trespass_n see_v thou_o have_v punish_v we_o less_o than_o our_o iniquity_n deserve_v and_o give_v we_o such_o a_o deliverance_n as_o this_o our_o desert_n be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o our_o offence_n great_a than_o the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n this_o shall_v make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_o submit_v but_o humble_o accept_v the_o punishment_n of_o our_o iniquity_n as_o far_o less_o than_o what_o be_v deserve_v if_o 41._o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n against_o a_o malefactor_n be_v exchange_v for_o banishment_n or_o banishment_n be_v remit_v for_o a_o short_a confinement_n be_v there_o not_o incomparable_a more_o cause_n to_o be_v thankful_a for_o what_o be_v pardon_v than_o to_o complain_v for_o what_o be_v suffer_v what_o ingratitude_n be_v it_o to_o be_v impatient_a and_o murmur_a for_o these_o light_a affliction_n that_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n when_o we_o deserve_v a_o eternal_a and_o insupportable_a weight_n of_o misery_n in_o hell_n it_o be_v infinite_o more_o become_v we_o and_o safe_a to_o argue_v against_o our_o irregular_a passion_n than_o to_o tax_v his_o righteous_a dispensation_n three_o his_o power_n be_v immense_a and_o uncontrollable_a and_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a attempt_n to_o contend_v with_o he_o as_o if_o the_o eternal_a order_n of_o his_o decree_n can_v be_v alter_v or_o break_v the_o contest_v between_o god_n and_o the_o sinner_n be_v who_o will_n shall_v stand_v it_o be_v his_o glorious_a work_n to_o depress_v the_o proud_a and_o subdue_v the_o stubborn_a refractory_a spirit_n the_o punishment_n of_o the_o first_o pride_n in_o the_o angel_n be_v a_o eternal_a and_o terrible_a example_n of_o his_o powerful_a justice_n and_o how_o intolerable_a a_o crime_n it_o be_v that_o heaven_n can_v not_o bear_v but_o present_o open_v and_o the_o guilty_a fall_v into_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n now_o pride_n be_v a_o seminal_a evil_n and_o lie_v at_o the_o root_n of_o stubborness_n and_o impatience_n under_o judgement_n proud_a dust_n be_v apt_a to_o fly_v in_o god_n face_n upon_o every_o motion_n of_o the_o afflict_a passion_n and_o by_o the_o resistance_n of_o selfwill_a he_o be_v provoke_v to_o more_o severity_n woe_n be_v to_o he_o that_o strive_v with_o his_o maker_n 9_o this_o be_v to_o be_v like_o a_o restive_a horse_n or_o mule_n without_o understanding_n that_o fling_v and_o foam_n when_o the_o burden_n be_v lay_v upon_o he_o but_o get_v nothing_o but_o blow_n without_o the_o removal_n of_o the_o burden_n it_o be_v our_o duty_n and_o interest_n to_o observe_v the_o bless_a apostle_n direction_n humble_v yourselves_o under_o the_o 6._o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o he_o shall_v exalt_v you_o there_o be_v a_o passive_a humble_v by_o his_o irresistible_a providence_n and_o a_o active_a voluntary_a humble_v which_o imply_v a_o subjection_n to_o his_o law_n and_o a_o submission_n to_o his_o providence_n this_o be_v infinite_o please_v to_o he_o it_o be_v the_o right_a disposition_n that_o prepare_v we_o for_o mercy_n and_o be_v the_o certain_a way_n of_o exaltation_n for_o then_o god_n obtain_v his_o end_n the_o humble_a prostrate_v ourselves_o at_o his_o foot_n to_o receive_v his_o correction_n cause_v his_o bowel_n to_o relent_v and_o stop_v his_o hand_n the_o seem_a humiliation_n of_o ahab_n procure_v a_o respite_n of_o those_o fearful_a judgement_n denounce_v against_o his_o house_n it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o generosity_n of_o the_o lion_n that_o he_o spare_v his_o prostrate_a adversary_n in_o short_a our_o salvation_n depend_v upon_o our_o humble_a demeanour_n under_o afflictive_a dispensation_n we_o have_v have_v father_n of_o our_o flesh_n which_o correct_v we_o and_o we_o give_v they_o reverence_n shall_v we_o not_o 9_o much_o more_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n and_o live_v unsubmission_n induce_v a_o deadly_a guilt_n upon_o the_o rebellious_a four_o his_o paternal_a love_n in_o send_v affliction_n be_v a_o sufficient_a argument_n to_o win_v our_o compliance_n with_o his_o will._n the_o bless_a apostle_n apply_v lenitive_n to_o the_o afflict_a propound_v two_o divine_a truth_n that_o if_o serious_o think_v of_o and_o steadfast_o believe_v be_v powerful_a to_o mitigate_v the_o acerbity_n of_o all_o suffering_n