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life_n sense_n and_o motion_n by_o the_o vital_a and_o animal_n spirit_n which_o be_v send_v by_o they_o and_o diffuse_v into_o every_o particular_a member_n quicken_v and_o move_v it_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n flow_v from_o he_o into_o his_o mystical_a body_n fill_v every_o part_n with_o life_n sense_n and_o motion_n 63._o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n 3â—6â—_n say_v our_o saviour_n so_o his_o apostle_n that_o quicken_v therefore_o be_v he_o call_v our_o life_n 8.10_o and_o they_o that_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n 25._o walk_v also_o or_o move_v in_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v also_o spiritual_a sense_n a_o taste_n 119.103_o whereby_o we_o perceive_v the_o sweetness_n of_o god_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a man_n savour_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n â—,5â—_n a_o spiritual_a touch_n and_o tenderness_n when_o the_o lord_n take_v away_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o give_v a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n 27._o a_o spiritual_a eye_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a man_n discern_v all_o thing_n 15._o a_o spiritual_a hear_n delight_v in_o the_o word_n and_o promise_v of_o god_n more_o than_o any_o musical_a harmony_n a_o spiritual_a send_v whereby_o the_o very_a name_n of_o christ_n be_v as_o a_o ointment_n 7.3_o pour_v forth_o now_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v not_o only_o work_v this_o comfort_n in_o we_o by_o faith_n give_v we_o power_n to_o apprehend_v thing_n absent_a or_o to_o come_v but_o apply_v they_o more_o immediate_o by_o this_o very_a sense_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n shall_v even_o feel_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a the_o consolation_n of_o god_n flow_v into_o it_o thus_o the_o bless_a spirit_n do_v first_o speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o from_o god_n and_o then_o give_v oâ—r_a spirit_n a_o open_a ear_n to_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o know_v our_o peace_n that_o so_o we_o may_v come_v to_o find_v ourselves_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n with_o christ._n 17._o thus_o he_o do_v not_o only_o 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1_o joh._n 4._o 16._o and_o we_o have_v know_v and_o believe_v the_o love_n that_o god_n have_v to_o we_o knit_v it_o to_o the_o former_a and_o how_o strong_o will_v it_o bind_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o this_o point_n of_o faith_n behold_v say_v he_o and_o admire_v the_o fatherly_a love_n of_o god_n to_o we_o poor_a abject_n in_o the_o world_n he_o have_v make_v we_o child_n despise_v indeed_o by_o worldly_a man_n but_o by_o himself_o so_o magnify_v that_o when_o christ_n appear_v we_o shall_v also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o be_v eternal_o happy_a in_o behold_v his_o face_n this_o love_n he_o have_v testify_v this_o testimony_n we_o have_v know_v and_o attain_v this_o knowledge_n by_o faith_n to_o which_o very_a end_n i_o have_v write_v this_o whole_a epistle_n that_o you_o may_v know_v you_o have_v eternal_a life_n see_v 1_o joh._n 5.13_o chap._n xxv_o further_a confirmation_n from_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o testimony_n of_o the_o ancient_n let_v we_o 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i_o know_v i_o shall_v be_v justify_v himself_o point_v out_o the_o fountain_n whence_o he_o draw_v these_o strong_a comfort_n though_o he_o slay_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o job_n 13_o 15._o 16.18_o whence_o also_o he_o undaunted_o aver_v i_o know_v not_o the_o redeemer_n general_o of_o the_o faithful_a but_o that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v 27._o and_o i_o shall_v see_v he_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v that_o beatifical_a sight_n of_o god_n for_o myself_o how_o bold_o do_v david_n profess_v 73.24_o thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o by_o thy_o counsel_n and_o after_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n and_o again_o 49.5_o wherefore_o shall_v i_o fear_v in_o the_o day_n of_o evil_a when_o the_o wickedness_n of_o my_o heel_n compass_v i_o but_o these_o example_n be_v very_o frequent_a and_o every_o where_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o path_n of_o holy_a scripture_n unto_o this_o practice_n of_o the_o saint_n let_v we_o annex_v some_o authority_n of_o the_o ancient_a father_n in_o the_o church_n who_o no_o doubt_n speak_v from_o their_o knowledge_n and_o feel_v hilar._n in_o mat._n c._n 5._o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o hope_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n without_o any_o waver_a of_o a_o inconstant_a will_n otherwise_o there_o be_v no_o justification_n by_o faith_n if_o faith_n itself_o be_v doubtful_a so_o chrysostome_n in_o rom._n hom._n 9_o we_o boast_v or_o glory_n say_v the_o apostle_n that_o thou_o may_v know_v what_o mind_n he_o must_v have_v who_o have_v pledge_v his_o faith_n to_o god_n for_o he_o must_v not_o only_o have_v a_o full_a persuasion_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v but_o of_o those_o which_o be_v to_o come_v as_o if_o already_o give_v he_o for_o a_o man_n glori_v of_o that_o which_o he_o already_o possess_v because_o therefore_o our_o hope_n be_v as_o firm_a of_o future_a thing_n as_o of_o present_a therefore_o say_v he_o we_o rejoice_v or_o glory_n of_o these_o as_o of_o the_o other_o but_o to_o omit_v many_o other_o very_o that_o of_o bernard_n who_o live_v in_o the_o very_a darkness_n and_o almost_o midnight_n of_o popery_n be_v not_o to_o be_v neglect_v thus_o he_o write_v in_o annunc_fw-la ser._n 1._o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o thou_o first_o to_o believe_v that_o thou_o can_v have_v no_o pardon_n of_o sin_n but_o by_o god_n indulgence_n etc._n etc._n last_o that_o thou_o can_v not_o deserve_v by_o any_o work_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o that_o it_o also_o must_v be_v free_o give_v but_o these_o be_v not_o sufficient_a they_o be_v but_o the_o beginning_n and_o foundation_n of_o faith_n if_o therefore_o thou_o believe_v that_o thy_o sin_n can_v be_v forgive_v but_o by_o he_o against_o who_o they_o be_v commit_v thou_o do_v well_o but_o to_o this_o add_v yet_o further_o that_o thou_o believe_v this_o also_o namely_o that_o thy_o sin_n by_o he_o be_v forgive_v this_o be_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o witness_v unto_o our_o heart_n say_v thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o thus_o the_o 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salvation_n and_o glory_n but_o some_o here_o object_n indeed_o if_o man_n can_v sure_o know_v that_o they_o have_v true_a faith_n than_o they_o may_v be_v sure_o persuade_v but_o how_o shall_v they_o come_v to_o this_o knowledge_n certain_o that_o we_o may_v attain_v this_o knowledge_n &_o power_n of_o discern_v our_o faith_n be_v not_o only_o apparent_a by_o that_o sentence_n of_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o corinthian_n to_o prove_v and_o examine_v their_o faith_n 13.5_o but_o by_o sense_n also_o and_o every_o man_n experience_n when_o i_o believe_v a_o able_a man_n promise_v i_o any_o kindnesie_n i_o know_v and_o even_o feel_v that_o i_o believe_v he_o so_o that_o weak_a believer_n can_v even_o from_o sense_n say_v 9.24_o i_o believe_v help_v my_o unbelief_n but_o some_o object_n further_o the_o promise_n say_v they_o be_v only_o general_a we_o have_v no_o particular_a promise_n thou_o peter_n or_o john_n shall_v be_v save_v therefore_o no_o sufficient_a warrant_n to_o apply_v 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acquit_v he_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v hearty_o thankful_a to_o god_n for_o christ_n and_o bless_v he_o for_o such_o a_o gift_n when_o he_o be_v altogether_o in_o doubt_n whether_o he_o have_v any_o portion_n in_o his_o meditation_n how_o can_v he_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n in_o blessing_n the_o lord_n jesus_n for_o his_o love_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o when_o he_o be_v uncertain_a whether_o he_o shall_v be_v build_v upon_o â—4_n or_o dash_v against_o this_o rock_n what_o strong_a consolation_n can_v arise_v from_o a_o waver_a opinion_n or_o flicker_a hope_n whether_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v we_o unto_o glory_n with_o himself_o or_o torment_v with_o the_o devil_n second_o that_o which_o god_n offer_v we_o in_o his_o word_n confirm_v by_o oath_n convey_v by_o his_o seal_n and_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n unchangeable_o assure_v by_o his_o spirit_n as_o a_o very_a pledge_n and_o earnest_n unto_o this_o end_n that_o estate_n not_o only_o be_v firm_a and_o irrevocable_a but_o 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2.9_o thing_n which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v ear_n hâ—th_v not_o hear_v nor_o ever_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n second_o as_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n so_o be_v it_o as_o apparent_a that_o it_o be_v not_o give_v at_o all_o time_n to_o all_o believer_n for_o first_o when_o we_o be_v new_o bear_v babe_n we_o find_v our_o faith_n so_o far_o from_o any_o full_a assurance_n that_o other_o discern_v our_o life_n in_o our_o earnest_a long_n after_o the_o word_n and_o our_o fervent_a desire_n that_o we_o can_v believe_v rather_o than_o ourselves_o in_o feel_v that_o we_o do_v believe_v for_o whereas_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o come_v to_o any_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n without_o a_o spirit_n of_o discern_v whereby_o be_v able_a to_o try_v thing_n that_o differ_v we_o can_v examine_v and_o prove_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o love_n to_o his_o saint_n and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o dwell_n in_o christ_n and_o that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n this_o spirit_n of_o discern_v be_v not_o ordinary_o give_v to_o infant_n in_o understanding_n look_v as_o the_o child_n of_o great_a prince_n yet_o in_o their_o infancy_n much_o rejoice_v in_o their_o costly_a robe_n coronet_n etc._n etc._n but_o have_v not_o yet_o discretion_n to_o gather_v thence_o their_o noble_a parentage_n and_o dignity_n to_o which_o they_o be_v bear_v so_o christian_a babe_n though_o they_o see_v themselves_o rich_o adorn_v with_o those_o heavenly_a grace_n of_o god_n and_o do_v not_o a_o little_a rejoice_v in_o the_o preseut_n estate_n which_o they_o feel_v yet_o can_v in_o this_o their_o infancy_n by_o a_o reflect_a act_n of_o the_o judgement_n gather_v thence_o their_o sure_a title_n and_o claim_v to_o all_o those_o precious_a promise_n of_o god_n and_o their_o future_a glory_n which_o depend_v on_o the_o former_a second_o yet_o further_o when_o the_o child_n of_o god_n 〈…〉_z up_o to_o sâ—me_v maâ—u_fw-mi 〈…〉_z yeâ—_n iâ—_n please_v the_o lord_n as_o for_o many_o reason_n best_o know_v to_o his_o own_o wisdom_n so_o certain_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n in_o they_o and_o their_o glory_n in_o he_o to_o exercise_v they_o with_o many_o temptation_n and_o manifold_a trial_n so_o that_o be_v encumber_a with_o much_o wrestle_v against_o unbelief_n and_o other_o corruption_n they_o can_v for_o the_o present_a attain_v this_o certainty_n but_o when_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n be_v strengthen_v and_o these_o mist_n of_o tentation_n overblown_a the_o faithful_a soul_n see_v clear_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n lead_v he_o to_o salvation_n and_o evident_o discern_v his_o everlasting_a happiness_n seal_v up_o to_o his_o soul_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o yet_o even_o then_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o lose_v though_o not_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n yet_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o consequent_o that_o comfortable_a persuasion_n of_o our_o 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glory_n how_o ravish_v in_o divine_a pleasure_n if_o the_o outward_a court_n of_o heaven_n dazzle_v the_o strong_a eye_n with_o surpass_a beauty_n and_o brightness_n oh_o what_o be_v the_o inward_a retire_n and_o presence_n of_o that_o great_a king_n how_o unspeakeable_o how_o incomprehensible_o bright_a and_o glorious_a no_o marvel_n then_o if_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v taste_v some_o fruit_n of_o this_o heavenly_a country_n labour_v for_o full_a assurance_n in_o the_o conveyance_n of_o this_o purchase_a possession_n now_o then_o in_o the_o next_o and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v by_o what_o mean_v a_o christian_a may_v attain_v this_o security_n and_o find_v his_o soul_n firm_o instate_v and_o settle_v in_o it_o very_o as_o in_o the_o material_a so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o spiritual_a building_n he_o
into_o that_o holy_a fellowship_n that_o more_o than_o heavenly_a fellowship_n which_o you_o purpose_v purchase_v and_o seal_v to_o i_o 1.3_o o_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n see_v thou_o have_v accept_v i_o so_o poor_a miserable_a sinful_a wretch_n and_o adopt_v i_o see_v by_o that_o immortal_a seed_n thou_o have_v beget_v i_o to_o thyself_o make_v i_o oh_o make_v i_o great_o to_o longue_fw-fr after_o my_o father_n house_n wean_v i_o from_o my_o pilgrimage_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o stay_v and_o linger_v in_o these_o vanity_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o do_v at_o upon_o vexation_n thy_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v give_v i_o all_o thing_n â—2_n thing_n present_a and_o thing_n to_o come_v all_o be_v i_o some_o be_v i_o to_o use_v some_o to_o enjoy_v to_o use_v this_o world_n not_o abuse_v it_o to_o enjoy_v thyself_o and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v oh_o then_o let_v i_o not_o seek_v to_o enjoy_v those_o thing_n which_o i_o shall_v only_o use_v lest_o i_o be_v hold_v from_o those_o thing_n which_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v give_v i_o every_o day_n more_o clear_o to_o perceive_v that_o i_o be_o on_o earth_n a_o stranger_n and_o so_o journer_n a_o traveller_n towards_o thy_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n teach_v i_o to_o cast_v behind_o my_o back_n what_o i_o know_v i_o must_v short_o leave_v bhinde_v i_o and_o set_v my_o face_n full_o towards_o thou_o for_o what_o inheritance_n have_v i_o in_o the_o world_n what_o portion_n on_o earth_n thou_o be_v my_o rich_a inheritance_n my_o all-sufficient_a god_n oh_o cast_v i_o not_o away_o from_o thou_o thou_o supreme_a good_a and_o high_a happiness_n so_o shall_v i_o never_o want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v true_o good_a and_o happy_a oh_o my_o gracious_a saviour_n my_o soul_n pant_v after_o thou_o weary_a of_o this_o sinful_a world_n more_o weary_a of_o this_o sinful_a flesh_n chain_v miserable_o to_o this_o body_n of_o death_n and_o lead_v captive_a after_o sin_n it_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o and_o sigh_n after_o thou_o my_o glorious_a 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most_o merciful_a god_n my_o most_o gracious_a redeemer_n and_o sweet_a comforter_n amen_n amen_n finis_fw-la greg._n naz._n luk_n 3._o 38._o act_n 17.11_o joh._n 1_o 13â—_n â—â—es_n â—_o 8_o mat._n 5_o 3,4â—_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o psalm_n 89.35_o esa._n 50.10_o see_v 1_o sam._n 35â—6_n psal._n 77â—2_n nehâ—_n 8.10_o 2_o cor._n 5._o â—1_n lam._n 3.24_o 25,26_o reuâ—_n 2â—â—2â—â—_n reuâ—_n 3.17_o psa._n 73â—_n 4â—5_n â—_o cor._n 12._o 10._o heb._n 2._o â—â—_o 18._o &_o 4._o 15â—_n mat._n 23_o â—â—_o maâ—â—_n 11._o â—â—_o 1_o joh._n 5._o â—â—_o mat._n 10.38_o gal_n 3._o 13._o tiâ—â—1_n 13_o 2_o â—im_n 4th_n 2_o samâ—_n 〈…〉_z esa._n 40._o 〈…〉_z neh._n 1._o 10_o 11._o mat._n 11.29_o esa._n 50.4_o rom._n 7.24_o psa._n 119.32_o luk._n 4._o â—â—â—_o 1_o the._n 〈…〉_z 2_o cor._n 1.3_o 4._o job_n 15._o 11_o mat._n 7_o 16â—_n proâ—_n 18,1â—_n psal._n 4.7_o lu._n 1â—_n 19â—_n 1_o cor._n 15_o 3â—_n esa._n 56_o 12â—_n heb._n 1â—_n 7_o 1_o cor._n 10â—_o 13._o pro._n 20.30_o 1_o cor._n 11._o 32._o 2_o cor._n 14.7_o heb._n 11.13_o phil._n 3.20_o mat._n 5.11_o 12._o 1_o the._n 4.14_o rev._n 14_o 1â—_n româ—_n 8.38_o 39_o phil._n 1._o â—_o â—_o exod._n 15._o 23.25_o 2_o kin._n 2.19_o 20,21,2â—_n heb._n 2.10_o heb._n 12._o â—1_n rom._n 5.12_o &_o 6.23_o lam._n 3.39_o jer._n 5_o 25â—_n lam._n 3.38_o 42,43,44_o 45._o amos_n 3.6_o esa._n 45.7_o jer._n 18.11_o amos_n 4â—_n 6_o 7,8,9,10_o 11._o jer._n 2.30_o isaiah_n 15._o deut_n â—2_n 22_o 23._o act._n 14.22_o eccl._n 9.2_o jobâ—_n 6_o 4._o job._n 13.26_o psalm_n 51.12_o heb._n 12._o 6._o rev._n â—_o 19_o psal._n 89.31_o 32,33_o 34_o 35._o ps._n 115_o 7â—_n rom._n 1.18_o &_o 2_o 8â—_n deu._n 32.22_o jer._n 15.14_o heb._n 12._o â—_o â—_o psa._n 119.67_o rev._n 3._o 19_o 1_o pet._n 4,12_o jam._n 1.2,3_o heb._n 12_o 1â—_n rom._n 5.3_o 4,5_o jam._n 13â—â—â—_n lam._n 3.19_o 20._o mat._n 26.31_o 33._o joh_n 21.15_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o see_v rom._n 8.16.17_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o exod._n 9.16_o 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o 2_o cor._n 1.4_o job_n 13.15_o 16.18_o &_o 19.25_o act_n 12._o psal._n 4.8_o 1_o sam._n 28._o 20,21_o 1_o sam._n 16._o 14._o heb._n 12.10_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o rev._n 16.9_o hos._n 10â—8_n rev_n 6.16_o jer._n 32â—40_n 41_o jer._n 5._o â—3_n heb._n 3.12_o heb._n 12.10_o lam._n 3.33_o canâ—_n 1.1_o psal._n 63.3_o cant_n 5_o 1â—_n mat._n 5._o 11_o 12._o heb._n 12,7_o heb._n 12._o 8._o heb._n 11.25_o isa._n 105â—19_n dan._n 3._o 1_o pet._n 1.7_o job_n 23._o 10_o dan._n 3._o pro._n 20.30_o jer._n 23.29_o joh._n 18.11_o heb._n 2._o 10._o heb._n 5.7_o heb._n 12.2_o rom._n 5_o 5._o â—am_fw-la 1.3_o psal._n 11â—_n 50.92_o psâ—_n 119.103_o pro._n 25.25_o rom._n 15.4_o 1_o the._n â—_o 18_o psal._n 50.4_o 2_o tim._n 4._o 1,2_o 2_o cor._n 1.4_o 5_o 6._o genâ—_n 37.15_o eph._n 6.17_o 2_o cor._n 10._o 4,5_o psal._n 23.1_o luk._n 10.42_o 1_o pet._n 1.23_o 24,25_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9â—_n pro._n 23.5_o esa._n 5.14_o pro._n 31.30_o psal._n 90.10_o psal._n 39_o 5._o esa._n 59_o 21â—_n pro._n 8.9_o pro._n 4.18_o psa_n 19.8,9_o luk._n 3.5_o ps._n 119.103_o psa._n 19.8_o pro._n 3.17_o rom._n 4._o 18_o 19,20_o heb._n 11.25_o 26_o 27._o luk._n 7.47_o rom._n 10._o â—5_n 2_o cor._n 5.14_o â—_o cor._n 12._o 15._o phil._n 1.22_o 23,24_o jobâ—_n 13.15_o jobâ—_n 23.10_o hebâ—_n 12.1_o heb._n â—_o 11_o luk._n 24,25_o heb._n 12,12_o eccl._n 12._o â—1_n jer._n 2.31_o mat._n 16.9_o heb._n 12_o 5._o jer_z 17._o 9_o heb._n 3.12_o 1_o kin._n 3.3_o gal._n 4.15_o 18._o gal._n 1.6_o rev._n 2_o 3â—_n 4_o deu._n 5.27_o &_o 9.12_o luk._n 24.32_o 2_o sam_n 12._o psal._n 119._o 32.50_o heb._n 12_o 23â—_n psal._n 51._o â—2_n pro._n 8.34_o jer._n 32.40_o 41._o psal._n 34._o 9_o 10â—_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o psal._n 23.4_o
joy_n in_o tribulation_n or_o consolation_n for_o afflict_a spirit_n by_o phinees_n fletcher_n b.d._n and_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n at_o hilgay_n in_o norfolk_n psal._n 34._o 19_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o out_o of_o all_o london_n print_v for_o james_n boler_n dwell_v at_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o marigold_n in_o paul_n churchyard_n 1632._o to_o the_o true_o honourable_a my_o most_o honour_a cousin_n sir_n walter_n roberts_n knight_n and_o baronet_n and_o to_o his_o gracious_a lady_n everlasting_a consolation_n of_o the_o eternal_a comforter_n sir_n your_o very_a ancient_a gentry_n do_v not_o so_o ennoble_v you_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n as_o your_o new_a man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o church_n naz._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v that_o ancient_a &_o eloquent_a father_n the_o new_a birth_n be_v the_o noble_a birth_n in_o the_o creation_n man_n be_v the_o first_o and_o last_o creature_n last_o in_o time_n first_o in_o place_n and_o dignily_n be_v make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 38._o and_o the_o great_a favourite_n of_o heaven_n and_o now_o the_o new_a creature_n though_o last_o bear_v as_o jacob_n yet_o as_o jacâ—b_n obtain_v the_o birthright_n and_o overtop_n the_o elder_a the_o best_a herald_n god_n bless_a spirit_n prefer_v the_o beraean_o as_o more_o noble_a or_o best_a bear_v 17.11_o who_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o all_o readiness_n of_o mind_n etc._n etc._n and_o sure_o if_o high_a blood_n of_o generous_a parent_n set_v we_o aloft_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n how_o much_o more_o lustre_n among_o christian_n will_v that_o immortal_a seed_n give_v you_o whereby_o you_o be_v bear_v 13â—_n not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n now_o though_o i_o well_o know_v that_o the_o near_a relation_n of_o fleshly_a alliance_n and_o blood_n which_o be_v betwixt_o we_o beside_o many_o other_o knot_n of_o friendship_n have_v tie_v my_o heart_n long_o since_o unto_o you_o both_o in_o all_o unfeigned_a affection_n yet_o this_o spiritual_a kindred_n be_v a_o much_o dear_a and_o near_a link_n unite_n my_o soul_n unto_o you_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o i_o can_v true_o say_v with_o that_o bless_a apostle_n 8_o i_o be_o affectionate_o desirous_a of_o you_o and_o willing_a to_o impart_v to_o you_o not_o only_o this_o slender_a fruit_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o my_o own_o soul_n bebause_v you_o be_v dear_a unto_o i_o i_o be_o confident_a you_o will_v receive_v this_o pledge_n of_o love_n with_o the_o same_o affection_n with_o which_o it_o be_v present_v and_o therefore_o leave_v these_o few_o consolation_n to_o the_o application_n of_o that_o great_a comforter_n and_o yourselves_o with_o all_o your_o olive_n branch_n unto_o the_o unction_n of_o that_o holy_a one_o and_o perfect_a growth_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n i_o commend_v the_o weak_a author_n to_o your_o 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the_o former_a persecution_n of_o wicked_a man_n slander_n reproach_n and_o the_o scoff_n of_o the_o world_n be_v rank_v among_o chief_a blessing_n and_o be_v bequeath_v by_o christ_n as_o his_o legacy_n see_v mar._n 10.30_o and_o we_o in_o such_o a_o case_n command_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o rejoice_v 12._o and_o to_o dance_v for_o joy_n as_o be_v a_o most_o happy_a &_o bless_a estate_n for_o the_o other_o shall_v we_o not_o as_o much_o rejoice_v in_o it_o 12,7_o for_o in_o these_o affliction_n god_n be_v offer_v to_o we_o so_o be_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o unto_o son_n be_v there_o any_o gift_n in_o the_o world_n or_o be_v the_o world_n itself_o a_o gift_n comparable_a to_o god_n see_v then_o that_o god_n offer_v himself_o to_o we_o in_o these_o chastise_v affliction_n how_o welcome_a shall_v they_o be_v unto_o we_o and_o how_o great_a pleasure_n shall_v we_o take_v in_o they_o not_o for_o any_o thing_n indeed_o in_o they_o but_o for_o that_o which_o they_o 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wine_n cheer_v up_o our_o faint_a spirit_n be_v there_o offer_v and_o give_v we_o who_o reach_n out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v he_o now_o how_o he_o shall_v be_v unhappy_a who_o have_v christ_n or_o miss_v of_o comfort_n who_o soul_n be_v fill_v with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o conceive_v but_o let_v we_o consider_v they_o a_o little_a several_o baptism_n be_v that_o sacrament_n wherein_o god_n apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o wash_v we_o from_o all_o the_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o communicate_v unto_o we_o his_o own_o glorious_a pureness_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v some_o notice_n first_o as_o well_o of_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n as_o our_o filthiness_n by_o it_o and_o then_o of_o this_o excellent_a pureness_n certain_a be_v it_o that_o our_o create_a understanding_n can_v find_v power_n in_o itself_o to_o conceive_v much_o less_o word_n to_o express_v the_o infinite_a loathsomnesse_n of_o sin_n hence_o be_v 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earth_n yet_o absolute_o cleanse_v from_o it_o so_o that_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v no_o better_a than_o a_o filthy_a clout_n this_o be_v our_o estate_n from_o which_o by_o christ_n apply_v unto_o we_o in_o baptism_n we_o be_v deliver_v second_o ponder_v well_o what_o be_v this_o image_n of_o christ_n which_o baptism_n imprint_v upon_o we_o it_o be_v even_o the_o divine_a nature_n that_o glorious_a beauty_n of_o holiness_n which_o in_o god_n the_o bless_a angel_n above_o all_o other_o attribute_n admire_v and_o praise_v esa._n 6.3_o sure_o if_o any_o thing_n can_v be_v in_o god_n more_o excellent_a than_o other_o than_o holiness_n be_v it_o as_o the_o face_n be_v in_o the_o body_n so_o be_v holiness_n in_o the_o lord_n the_o very_a beauty_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o as_o a_o passionate_a lover_n be_v even_o ravish_v with_o the_o presence_n and_o sight_n of_o his_o belove_a so_o be_v it_o the_o complete_a happiness_n of_o the_o creature_n to_o behold_v that_o face_n of_o god_n shine_v with_o that_o ravish_a beauty_n of_o holiness_n man_n swear_v by_o the_o great_a 15._o but_o because_o none_o be_v great_a than_o god_n therefore_o god_n swear_v by_o himself_o but_o in_o himself_o by_o nothing_o that_o i_o remember_v but_o his_o holiness_n 89.35_o oh_o then_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v the_o comfort_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o such_o a_o filthiness_n wash_v we_o into_o such_o a_o beauty_n again_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v that_o holy_a mystery_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n perfect_v this_o work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o we_o and_o thorough_o assure_v we_o christ._n look_v as_o when_o the_o wax_n be_v hard_a the_o first_o impression_n change_v the_o form_n and_o make_v some_o though_o no_o perfect_a print_n of_o the_o image_n ingrave_v in_o the_o seal_n so_o that_o image_n of_o god_n which_o by_o baptism_n be_v stamp_v upon_o we_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o sinful_a hard_a heart_n as_o yet_o in_o part_n only_o be_v by_o often_o apply_v the_o lord_n in_o that_o other_o seal_n more_o perfect_o express_v and_o more_o lively_o portray_v in_o we_o so_o be_v enter_v into_o life_n by_o baptism_n we_o be_v nourish_v by_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o more_o strengthen_v till_o we_o attain_v unto_o full_a growth_n and_o ripeness_n chap._n xii_o meditation_n in_o these_o comfort_n give_v in_o the_o sacrament_n now_o here_o again_o let_v we_o commune_v with_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o say_v why_o oh_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o so_o distract_v and_o rend_v with_o doubt_n and_o distrustful_a fear_n have_v thou_o not_o the_o seal_n of_o god_n covenant_n for_o thou_o yea_o in_o thou_o if_o he_o will_v do_v thou_o good_a shall_v any_o creature_n be_v able_a to_o hurt_v thou_o if_o he_o will_v knit_v my_o heart_n to_o he_o in_o his_o fear_n what_o shall_v separate_v it_o from_o his_o love_n oh_o be_v persuade_v for_o which_o thou_o have_v so_o strong_a evidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o no_o tribulation_n 39_o nor_o anguish_n nor_o life_n nor_o death_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v thou_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n now_o therefore_o cast_v thy_o burden_n upon_o his_o truth_n lean_a and_o establish_v all_o thy_o hope_n upon_o these_o his_o seal_a promise_n oh_o let_v perfect_a love_v cast_v out_o all_o distrust_n and_o fear_n assure_v thyself_o he_o will_v not_o nay_o in_o his_o truth_n can_v fail_v thou_o in_o such_o assurance_n how_o shall_v not_o he_o pity_v his_o own_o though_o never_o so_o weak_a life_n in_o thou_o who_o pity_v thy_o death_n in_o sin_n how_o shall_v he_o hate_v thou_o now_o his_o child_n who_o love_v thou_o once_o a_o enemy_n oh_o my_o god_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o eye_n in_o some_o measure_n to_o see_v my_o sinful_a filthiness_n so_o have_v thou_o give_v i_o a_o heart_n in_o the_o same_o measure_n to_o loathe_v myself_o so_o pollute_a and_o filthy_a lord_n thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o know_v and_o i_o desire_v with_o more_o feeling_n to_o acknowledge_v that_o i_o be_o beyond_o measure_n beyond_o my_o own_o apprehension_n in_o nature_n horrible_a and_o loathsome_a my_o root_n rottenness_n my_o stalk_n corruption_n my_o fruit_n contagion_n more_o vile_a than_o the_o earth_n i_o tread_v on_o more_o pollute_v than_o the_o dung_n i_o scorn_v to_o tread_v on_o but_o oh_o incomprehensible_a height_n depth_n breadth_n and_o length_n of_o thy_o grace_n those_o thy_o infinite_o pure_a eye_n can_v even_o then_o with_o compassion_n behold_v this_o unmeasurable_o impure_a and_o infectious_a mire_n when_o no_o eye_n pity_v i_o when_o i_o have_v no_o pity_n on_o myself_o even_o then_o have_v thou_o compassion_n on_o i_o 16._o when_o i_o be_v cast_v out_o as_o the_o execrable_a and_o loathsome_a dunghill_n of_o the_o world_n even_o then_o do_v thou_o not_o despise_v i_o i_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n stink_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o my_o lust_n yet_o even_o then_o do_v thou_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v thou_o wash_v i_o with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n annoynt_v i_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o thy_o gracious_a spirit_n and_o do_v set_v thy_o own_o beauty_n upon_o i_o 33._o thou_o have_v nourish_v i_o with_o the_o true_a manna_n that_o bread_n of_o heaven_n which_o give_v life_n unto_o the_o world_n and_o daily_o do_v thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o renew_v i_o after_o thy_o image_n and_o to_o strengthen_v thy_o life_n and_o nature_n in_o i_o and_o now_o my_o god_n be_v there_o any_o thing_n like_o this_o to_o be_v like_a to_o thou_o oh_o what_o a_o honour_n what_o a_o crown_n be_v this_o unto_o i_o in_o all_o other_o
seem_v full_a of_o sorrow_n yet_o cause_n much_o rejoice_v they_o threaten_v poverty_n but_o fill_v with_o riches_n the_o evil_n be_v in_o seem_v only_o but_o the_o good_a and_o profit_n real_a it_o be_v a_o prerogative_n not_o proper_a to_o the_o apostle_n but_o common_a to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o be_v as_o die_v but_o certain_o nay_o eternal_o living_n as_o sorrowful_a yet_o always_o rejoice_v as_o have_v nothing_o but_o indeed_o possess_v all_o thing_n read_v 2_o cor._n 6._o 9,10â—_n chap._n xviii_o apply_v these_o comfort_n by_o meditation_n now_o when_o we_o have_v thorough_o behold_v consider_v and_o by_o faith_n apply_v this_o truth_n to_o our_o heart_n let_v we_o by_o some_o short_a meditation_n stir_v up_o our_o faint_a spirit_n and_o quicken_v they_o in_o remembrance_n of_o this_o great_a privilege_n give_v we_o by_o god_n let_v we_o take_v word_n with_o we_o 14.2_o turn_v into_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o say_v 11â—_n why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o disquiet_v within_o i_o have_v not_o the_o lord_n command_v thou_o &_o double_v and_o often_o repeat_v that_o command_n 4_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v rejoice_v evermore_o 5.16_o none_o in_o earth_n with_o thou_o and_o have_v not_o he_o say_v unto_o thou_o as_o to_o they_o 13.5_o i_o will_v not_o fail_v nor_o forsake_v thou_o and_o will_v not_o thou_o then_o conclude_v 27.10_o if_o father_n and_o mother_n and_o all_o the_o world_n forsake_v i_o yet_o the_o lord_n will_v gather_v i_o up_o have_v not_o thy_o gracious_a lord_n and_o glorious_a creator_n adopt_v thou_o unto_o himself_o bring_v thou_o home_o into_o his_o house_n settle_v thou_o in_o his_o family_n have_v he_o not_o cast_v into_o thy_o heart_n that_o immortal_a seed_n of_o his_o word_n and_o so_o beget_v thou_o unto_o himself_o have_v thou_o not_o find_v his_o almighty_a power_n put_v forth_o in_o this_o quicken_a word_n to_o raise_v thou_o up_o from_o that_o grave_n of_o lust_n in_o which_o thou_o lay_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n rot_v and_o even_o crawl_v with_o the_o worm_n of_o hell_n be_v the_o lord_n then_o of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o father_n of_o christ_n the_o father_n of_o light_n become_v thy_o father_n and_o can_v thou_o want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a be_v there_o not_o much_o more_o good_a in_o this_o conflict_a and_o afflict_a state_n then_o evil_a nay_o be_v not_o this_o by_o his_o overrule_a hand_n convert_v whole_o to_o thy_o good_a how_o shall_v it_o come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a goodness_n to_o thou_o who_o he_o have_v infinite_o love_v true_o oh_o most_o true_a his_o love_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.3_o and_o nothing_o caâ—_n proceed_v from_o that_o love_n but_o good_a but_o i_o can_v see_v that_o love_n through_o these_o tear_n through_o this_o thick_a cloud_n of_o earthly_a sorrow_n but_o oh_o his_o love_n be_v not_o more_o sweet_a then_o evident_a see_v oh_o see_v it_o in_o his_o gift_n he_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o only_a son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o the_o death_n even_o to_o the_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n how_o then_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o give_v thou_o all_o thing_n also_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o life_n of_o thy_o life_n and_o his_o own_o glorious_a self_n and_o can_v he_o with_o himself_o the_o infinite_a incomprehensible_a good_a give_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o good_a assure_v thyself_o whatsoever_o be_v give_v by_o and_o with_o he_o can_v but_o be_v through_o he_o good_a exceed_v good_a beyond_o that_o which_o thou_o do_v or_o can_v conceive_v now_o therefore_o remember_v it_o be_v his_o covenant_n to_o do_v thou_o good_a know_v then_o know_v it_o of_o a_o truth_n and_o thorough_o persuade_v and_o settle_v thyself_o in_o it_o that_o as_o now_o thou_o be_v under_o the_o rod_n because_o it_o be_v good_a for_o thou_o to_o be_v afflict_v so_o when_o it_o shall_v be_v good_a for_o thou_o thou_o shall_v rest_v from_o all_o thy_o troâ—ble_n and_o shâ—lt_v bâ—_n satisfy_v with_o abundance_n of_o peace_n oh_o then_o my_o soul_n be_v not_o thou_o of_o a_o hasty_a spirit_n 18.16_o for_o he_o that_o believe_v wâ—ll_n not_o make_v haste_n hâ—d_v joseph_n appoint_v the_o time_n of_o his_o deliverance_n have_v the_o oppress_a israelite_n set_v out_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o egyptian_a bondage_n or_o those_o three_o young_a captive_a champion_n prescribe_v their_o fiery_a trial_n how_o will_v they_o all_o have_v hinder_v their_o own_o happiness_n and_o god_n glory_n if_o my_o righteous_a brethren_n smite_v i_o it_o be_v a_o kindness_n their_o reproof_n be_v a_o excellent_a oil_n 141.5_o what_o then_o be_v the_o rod_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n but_o his_o fatherly_a love_n what_o his_o rebuke_n but_o a_o rich_a perfume_n and_o precious_a balm_n cleanse_v my_o defile_a nature_n &_o preserve_v it_o from_o all_o fleshly_a pollution_n 37.5_o rolle_n then_o thy_o way_n upon_o the_o lord_n 103.9_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v wait_v upon_o his_o hand_n and_o remember_v he_o be_v not_o always_o chide_v 8_o for_o a_o small_a moment_n he_o may_v forsake_v but_o with_o great_a mercy_n he_o will_v gather_v i_o in_o a_o little_a wrath_n he_o may_v hide_v his_o face_n for_o a_o moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o oh_o then_o my_o heavenly_a father_n who_o vouchsafe_v to_o wait_v 30â—â—8_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v gracious_a to_o i_o give_v i_o power_n with_o patience_n to_o wait_v upon_o thy_o grace_n thou_o who_o make_v it_o thy_o exaltation_n and_o glory_n to_o show_v i_o mercy_n oh_o give_v i_o a_o hart_n to_o attend_v thy_o mercy_n till_o thou_o receive_v i_o to_o thy_o glory_n chap._n xix_o comfort_n take_v from_o the_o second_o person_n of_o trinity_n as_o god_n the_o father_n have_v vouchsafe_v we_o that_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o honour_n to_o be_v our_o father_n so_o the_o son_n yield_v we_o no_o less_o in_o that_o he_o undertake_v to_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o not_o in_o part_n but_o a_o entire_a and_o perfect_a saviour_n from_o all_o evil_a for_o evil_a may_v be_v consider_v either_o in_o the_o root_n or_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v utter_o abolish_v both_o for_o we_o the_o great_a evil_n and_o the_o very_a root_n of_o all_o other_o be_v sin_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n be_v principal_o as_o include_v all_o the_o rest_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o death_n now_o our_o lord_n save_v his_o people_n first_o from_o sin_n 1.21_o in_o be_v a_o perfect_a sacrifice_n heb._n 10._o 14_o and_o consequent_o a_o propitiation_n for_o all_o their_o sin_n ay_o joh._n 2.2_o second_o he_o deliver_v his_o people_n from_o wrath_n 1.10_o and_o the_o curse_n 3.13_o by_o bear_v the_o curse_n and_o wrath_n for_o they_o in_o a_o word_n he_o have_v redeem_v the_o faithful_a from_o all_o enemy_n of_o body_n &_o soul_n see_v luke_n 1._o 71._o 74._o death_n sin_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n he_o have_v swallow_v up_o into_o victory_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 55_o 56,57_o object_n but_o some_o weak_a christian_a perhaps_o will_v here_o sigh_v out_o a_o objection_n how_o have_v christ_n deliver_v i_o from_o sin_n when_o i_o still_o find_v this_o curse_a law_n of_o my_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n 7.23_o and_o lead_v i_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n how_o be_o i_o deliver_v from_o death_n when_o nothing_o be_v more_o sure_a to_o i_o than_o death_n &_o i_o die_v daily_a ans._n answ._n first_o observe_v that_o the_o apostle_n who_o in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o faithful_a utter_v those_o word_n be_v even_o then_o devere_v from_o sin_n by_o christ_n and_o give_v thanks_o in_o the_o word_n instant_o follow_v for_o his_o deliverance_n hence_o it_o be_v apparent_a that_o even_o they_o when_o sin_n rebell_v in_o we_o nay_o by_o strong_a hand_n carry_v we_o captive_a we_o be_v deliver_v from_o it_o deliver_v first_o from_o the_o usurp_a power_n 6.14_o and_o dominion_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o be_v enslave_v and_o serve_v it_o with_o greediness_n and_o again_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o it_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v impute_v or_o account_v to_o we_o but_o we_o reconcile_v to_o god_n 2_o cor._n 5.19_o insomuch_o that_o where_o the_o apostle_n confess_v plain_o his_o sin_n both_o of_o omission_n and_o commission_n yet_o in_o this_o regard_n he_o dare_v confident_o and_o do_v true_o affirm_v 20._o it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o sin_n in_o the_o faithful_a be_v as_o sickness_n in_o the_o body_n get_v up_o now_o again_o and_o have_v overcome_v yet_o not_o
roman_n 5._o 3,4_o 5._o so_o the_o apostle_n act_n 5._o 41._o thus_o as_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n do_v abound_v in_o any_o of_o his_o member_n 1â—5_n so_o do_v the_o god_n of_o consolation_n cause_n his_o comfort_n to_o abound_v through_o christ._n and_o as_o he_o thus_o sustain_v the_o soul_n in_o ordinary_a affliction_n so_o again_o in_o extra-ordinary_a trouble_n he_o pour_v out_o more_o than_o ordinary_a refresh_n always_o afford_v grace_n proportionable_a for_o the_o trial_n 13_o and_o the_o issue_n with_o the_o tentation_n thus_o when_o wicked_a persecutor_n have_v devise_v exquisite_a torment_n for_o the_o body_n of_o the_o faithful_a this_o bless_a spirit_n have_v measure_v out_o unto_o they_o strong_a and_o strange_a joy_n even_o transcendent_a ravish_n 36_o famous_a be_v the_o story_n of_o that_o thrice_o famous_a martyr_n theodorus_n record_v by_o ruffinus_n who_o be_v apprehend_v by_o a_o officer_n of_o that_o curse_a apostata_fw-la julian_n and_o from_o the_o 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will_n many_o a_o weak_o christian_n say_v who_o as_o yet_o be_v hold_v down_o by_o strength_n of_o tentation_n singular_a refresh_n and_o sovereign_a cordial_n able_a not_o only_o to_o cure_v a_o sick_a but_o revive_v a_o dead_a spirit_n but_o alas_o i_o have_v no_o portion_n in_o they_o oh_o can_v i_o feel_v in_o my_o soul_n this_o glorious_a heavenly_a relation_n to_o god_n can_v i_o by_o any_o search_n find_v by_o any_o but_o one_o good_a and_o sure_a proof_n be_v assure_v that_o i_o be_v the_o least_o of_o god_n child_n the_o low_a of_o christ_n his_o member_n a_o live_a though_o never_o so_o little_a stone_n of_o that_o bless_a temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n all_o the_o discomfort_n of_o this_o present_a world_n poverty_n loss_n contempt_n reproach_n and_o scoff_n of_o man_n shall_v never_o trouble_v i_o oh_o then_o how_o cheerful_o can_v i_o wade_v through_o any_o grief_n any_o tentation_n but_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o feel_v my_o soul_n snare_v chain_v and_o enthral_v in_o 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eye_n of_o a_o afflict_a spirit_n dim_v and_o delude_v in_o the_o mist_n of_o satan_n true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o adversary_n and_o his_o antichristian_a popish_a teacher_n wrest_v &_o strain_n all_o their_o wit_n to_o persuade_v man_n that_o this_o assure_a knowledge_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n by_o ordinary_a mean_n be_v a_o dangerous_a nay_o so_o proud_o peremptory_a be_v they_o without_o all_o warrant_n a_o damnable_a doctrine_n encourage_v man_n to_o all_o presumption_n &_o fleshly_a liberty_n hence_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n fasten_v a_o anathema_n upon_o it_o &_o no_o marvel_n for_o that_o subtle_a serpent_n know_v well_o how_o much_o labour_n of_o love_n and_o even_o contention_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n what_o readiness_n to_o serve_v and_o fervour_n in_o their_o service_n this_o certainty_n of_o god_n favour_n bring_v forth_o in_o all_o the_o saint_n contrary_o what_o uncheerefulnesse_n and_o heartlesnesse_n in_o all_o duty_n spring_v from_o 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this_o assurance_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o every_o one_o of_o his_o child_n do_v not_o present_o receive_v nor_o so_o retain_v but_o that_o the_o sense_n of_o it_o sometime_o may_v fail_v they_o and_o last_o i_o will_v set_v down_o some_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v secure_v our_o soul_n in_o this_o assurance_n of_o our_o happiness_n which_o be_v the_o sun_n of_o all_o comfort_n first_o then_o that_o a_o faithful_a christian_a may_v by_o ordinary_a without_o extraordinary_a revelation_n by_o vision_n angel_n etc._n etc._n be_v full_o assure_v of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n already_o in_o his_o possession_n and_o of_o glory_n certain_o reserve_v for_o he_o will_v appear_v first_o by_o divers_a clear_a testimony_n of_o god_n word_n second_o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n three_o by_o evident_a reason_n chap._n xxiiii_o proof_n of_o scripture_n testify_v in_o the_o faithful_a a_o possibility_n to_o assure_v their_o salvation_n by_o ordinary_a mean_n for_o the_o evidence_n of_o this_o truth_n consider_v that_o discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9,10,11,12_o versesâ—_n â—_z a_o place_n much_o wrest_v by_o papist_n and_o gross_o abuse_v but_o as_o all_o the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n pro._n 8._o 9_o plain_a to_o he_o that_o will_v understand_v thus_o you_o shall_v find_v the_o apostle_n affirm_v 1._o that_o no_o eye_n have_v see_v ear_n hear_v or_o ever_o enter_v into_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n those_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o his_o choose_a 2._o god_n have_v reveal_v even_o these_o thing_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o because_o no_o man_n can_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n save_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o man_n which_o be_v in_o he_o and_o those_o to_o who_o he_o unfold_v himself_o in_o evident_a expression_n much_o less_o can_v any_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o they_o to_o who_o that_o spirit_n reveal_v they_o therefore_o because_o our_o dull_a understanding_n can_v pierce_v into_o the_o secret_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o his_o spirit_n to_o this_o very_a purpose_n that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n observe_v hence_o that_o god_n do_v not_o only_o preordain_v his_o child_n unto_o glory_n such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v etc._n etc._n but_o by_o a_o second_o gift_n of_o his_o spirit_n manifest_v this_o his_o decree_n unto_o they_o which_o bless_a spirit_n open_v their_o eye_n to_o discern_v this_o grace_n bestow_v not_o on_o otheâ—s_n only_o but_o themselves_o to_o this_o testimony_n in_o the_o next_o place_n adjoyne_v that_o also_o in_o the_o rom._n 8._o 15,16,17_o which_o will_v both_o clear_a and_o much_o confirm_v the_o former_a you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n to_o fear_v again_o but_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n the_o spirit_n himself_o bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christ._n where_o mark_v a_o double_a grace_n and_o gift_n of_o god_n 1._o that_o dignity_n and_o unspeakable_a honour_n of_o be_v child_n and_o heir_n to_o himself_o and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christ_n which_o be_v confer_v on_o all_o the_o faithful_a not_o only_a apostle_n and_o other_o of_o eminent_a gift_n and_o place_n in_o the_o church_n but_o common_o on_o all_o those_o true_a believer_n at_o rome_n 2._o that_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n cauâ—ing_v fear_n be_v cast_v our_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v give_v themâ—_n but_o to_o what_o end_n even_o to_o witness_v unto_o thâ—ir_a conscience_n that_o they_o be_v son_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christâ—_n now_o this_o be_v such_o a_o witness_n as_o neither_o can_v deceive_v or_o be_v deceive_v and_o this_o testimony_n of_o the_o 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mouth_n as_o the_o dissembler_n ezek._n 33._o 31._o when_o indeed_o his_o soul_n hate_v it_o at_o least_o some_o part_n of_o it_o but_o in_o thy_o heart_n he_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n 2_o thes._n 2._o 10._o and_o therefore_o rejoice_v not_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n but_o in_o the_o lie_v of_o satan_n promise_v life_n without_o reformation_n but_o thou_o out_o of_o love_n to_o the_o word_n even_o because_o it_o be_v a_o purify_n word_n rejoic_a in_o it_o especial_o that_o power_n of_o it_o whereby_o thy_o soul_n be_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v from_o thy_o own_o wickedness_n the_o upright_a and_o dissembler_n both_o burn_v in_o zeal_n but_o thou_o find_v thy_o heart_n angry_a and_o grieve_v not_o with_o some_o but_o all_o sin_n not_o with_o other_o only_o but_o most_o with_o thy_o own_o whereby_o god_n be_v dishonour_v last_o the_o hypocrite_n can_v thirst_v for_o christ_n at_o sometime_o when_o he_o be_v in_o the_o furnace_n as_o iron_n his_o heart_n for_o 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grace_n to_o the_o â—umble_a 5,5_o and_o this_o be_v a_o certain_a fruit_n of_o true_a humility_n sâ—condly_o they_o be_v often_o deceive_v in_o their_o judgement_n for_o know_v this_o and_o remember_v it_o as_o a_o sure_a truth_n the_o more_o thou_o have_v profit_v in_o grace_n and_o be_v enrich_v in_o this_o durable_a substance_n the_o more_o covetous_a will_v thy_o heart_n be_v of_o spiritual_a gift_n when_o a_o worldling_n begin_v to_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o earthly_a lucre_n oh_o how_o greedy_o do_v he_o thirst_n after_o it_o and_o though_o he_o lie_v up_o treasure_n as_o dust_n &_o gulp_v down_o sinful_a pleasure_n as_o water_n yet_o a_o dry_a dropsy_n possess_v he_o the_o more_o he_o drink_v the_o more_o he_o thirst_v so_o be_v it_o with_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v wean_v from_o this_o and_o in_o love_n with_o that_o world_n to_o come_v be_v fire_v with_o a_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a covetousness_n of_o spiritual_a riches_n the_o more_o he_o bag_n up_o of_o those_o 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heart_n which_o send_v forth_o these_o desire_n be_v strong_a and_o fervent_a in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n three_o if_o those_o who_o thou_o thus_o prefer_v before_o thyself_o be_v ask_v their_o opinion_n thou_o shall_v hear_v they_o hearty_o and_o earnest_o profess_v and_o protest_v with_o sigh_n their_o many_o infirmity_n as_o far_o prefer_v thou_o as_o thou_o they_o but_o withal_o and_o above_o all_o remember_v and_o apply_v to_o this_o purpose_n that_o common_a axiom_n that_o truth_n or_o substance_n be_v not_o capable_a oâ—_n more_o or_o less_o suppose_v thy_o misconceit_n true_a that_o thou_o be_v far_o inferior_a in_o grace_n to_o many_o who_o be_v far_o young_a in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n than_o thou_o this_o hinder_v not_o but_o that_o thou_o have_v the_o true_a life_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n as_o well_o though_o not_o so_o full_a as_o they_o neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o other_o the_o elder_a be_v ever_o the_o strong_a but_o as_o a_o child_n or_o weak_a man_n trouble_v with_o much_o sickness_n have_v as_o true_a and_o very_a life_n as_o he_o that_o be_v strong_a and_o never_o taste_v one_o sick_a hour_n so_o the_o weak_a christian_a hold_v down_o intentation_n have_v as_o very_o the_o life_n of_o god_n as_o they_o who_o have_v out-wrastled_n satan_n and_o sin_n and_o enjoy_v much_o liberty_n and_o enlargement_n of_o spirit_n who_o doubt_v but_o that_o paul_n after_o conversion_n though_o bear_v out_o of_o time_n excel_v in_o grace_n many_o of_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o yet_o be_v they_o not_o only_a live_n but_o eminent_a member_n of_o christ._n apply_v these_o thing_n to_o thy_o soul_n and_o so_o cast_v out_o this_o waver_a in_o spirit_n and_o those_o fear_n which_o breed_v painfulness_n 4.18_o and_o then_o endeavour_v to_o ground_v thy_o assurance_n and_o establish_v thy_o soul_n by_o some_o infallible_a and_o evident_a sign_n of_o thy_o election_n and_o salvation_n chap._n xxxiii_o contain_v some_o infallible_a sign_n of_o our_o call_v and_o election_n many_o sure_a and_o evident_a mark_n have_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n set_v upon_o his_o sheep_n which_o as_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o scripture_n he_o have_v grave_v so_o have_v he_o by_o the_o same_o hand_n print_v they_o upon_o we_o that_o consider_v ourselves_o mark_v out_o by_o they_o we_o may_v come_v not_o only_o to_o a_o probable_a hope_n but_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v his_o choose_a flock_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o pasture_n 29._o who_o shall_v never_o perish_v never_o be_v pluck_v out_o of_o he_o and_o his_o father_n hand_n of_o very_o many_o i_o will_v insist_v only_o upon_o some_o few_o first_o then_o read_v advise_o that_o scripture_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 1_o 2._o behold_v what_o manner_n of_o love_n the_o father_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o godâ—_n and_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v hence_o in_o the_o first_o place_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o those_o who_o the_o father_n have_v make_v child_n unto_o himself_o he_o have_v most_o dear_o and_o everlasting_o love_v see_v also_o jer._n 31._o 3._o and_o again_o that_o when_o we_o know_v our_o filiation_n when_o we_o be_v make_v son_n we_o know_v also_o that_o when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v and_o be_v glorify_v with_o he_o this_o than_o be_v clear_a that_o when_o we_o be_v child_n of_o god_n we_o be_v eternal_o belove_v by_o he_o and_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o in_o eternity_n but_o how_o shall_v we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v make_v child_n look_v into_o the_o 9_o verse_n of_o that_o chap._n
contrary_a hence_o again_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o have_v claim_v to_o christ_n and_o all_o that_o he_o have_v do_v for_o the_o elect._n for_o if_o i_o be_o not_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n i_o be_o under_o grace_n and_o the_o true_a subject_n of_o christ_n even_o a_o member_n of_o his_o body_n but_o i_o plain_o find_v in_o i_o a_o rebellion_n against_o sin_n within_o by_o loathe_v it_o as_o a_o body_n of_o death_n and_o a_o stink_a carrion_n without_o by_o oppose_v it_o in_o all_o my_o action_n and_o labour_v to_o free_v myself_o not_o only_o from_o subjection_n but_o from_o the_o encumbrance_n and_o molestation_n of_o it_o utter_o to_o root_v it_o our_o as_o the_o spiritual_a canaanite_n certain_a be_o i_o therefore_o that_o christ_n have_v subdue_v sin_n in_o i_o settle_v i_o in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o in_o his_o body_n nothing_o can_v separate_v i_o from_o he_o as_o it_o be_v very_o easy_a to_o see_v the_o soul_n in_o the_o body_n though_o invisible_a in_o the_o substance_n by_o the_o effect_n and_o work_n of_o it_o so_o will_v it_o be_v no_o difficult_a matter_n to_o discern_v the_o bless_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o many_o and_o manifest_a operation_n for_o as_o in_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o christ_n so_o in_o every_o member_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v ever_o work_v look_v as_o in_o the_o body_n the_o soul_n be_v never_o idle_a but_o ever_o in_o action_n even_o in_o swoon_v when_o we_o feel_v it_o not_o yet_o than_o it_o cease_v not_o and_o though_o at_o such_o time_n we_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o it_o yet_o other_o converse_v with_o we_o evident_o perceive_v it_o work_v for_o life_n so_o in_o the_o new_a man_n 12.6_o it_o be_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o work_v all_o in_o all_o so_o that_o when_o we_o feel_v it_o not_o ourselves_o other_o easy_o see_v it_o two_o main_a action_n of_o the_o spirit_n comprehend_v the_o rest_n be_v mortification_n oppose_v resist_a and_o work_v out_o the_o old_a man_n all_o sinful_a matter_n in_o we_o or_o vivification_n quicken_a repair_a and_o strengthen_v the_o new_a man_n no_o soon_o the_o spirit_n enter_v but_o it_o discover_v to_o we_o much_o ignorance_n and_o then_o stir_v up_o to_o incline_v the_o ear_n unto_o wisdom_n 3,4_o and_o apply_v the_o heart_n to_o understanding_n the_o tongue_n to_o cry_v for_o knowledge_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o voice_n for_o understanding_n when_o now_o the_o intelligible_a part_n be_v somewhat_o clear_v and_o light_n bring_v forth_o in_o this_o new_a creation_n straight_o the_o dulness_n and_o deadness_n of_o the_o concupiscible_a part_n the_o will_n and_o affection_n be_v lay_v open_a then_o the_o heart_n lung_n and_o the_o tongue_n call_v out_o for_o quicken_a grace_n take_v notice_n of_o this_o in_o the_o saint_n thus_o david_n beg_v for_o more_o light_n 34._o open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonder_n of_o thy_o law_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n give_v i_o understanding_n but_o now_o when_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o word_n he_o be_v grow_v wise_a than_o his_o enemse_n and_o of_o more_o understanding_n than_o all_o his_o teacher_n then_o straight_o his_o eye_n be_v upon_o that_o sluggishness_n and_o deadness_n of_o spirit_n and_o how_o loud_o and_o frequent_a be_v he_o for_o quicken_a etc._n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o judgement_n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n how_o often_o repeat_v in_o that_o one_o psalm_n certain_a be_v it_o that_o as_o we_o can_v never_o in_o this_o life_n whole_o shake_v off_o all_o sinful_a infirmity_n so_o that_o bless_a spirit_n will_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o look_v as_o in_o the_o earthly_a canaan_n the_o israelite_n until_o the_o reign_n of_o solomon_n be_v never_o in_o full_a peace_n sometime_o vex_v with_o jabin_n of_o canaan_n sometime_o with_o the_o philistines_n but_o ever_o victorious_a remarkable_a be_v it_o that_o ever_o their_o vexation_n be_v a_o sure_a sign_n of_o their_o enlargement_n and_o oppression_n by_o the_o enemy_n usher_v in_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o oppressor_n for_o when_o israel_n soul_n be_v grieve_v with_o the_o canaaâ—ites_n 10.16_o god_n soul_n be_v grieve_v for_o his_o israel_n so_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n till_o that_o true_a solomon_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n shall_v full_o reign_v over_o all_o his_o and_o our_o enemy_n we_o shall_v ever_o be_v in_o continual_a strife_n with_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n first_o with_o one_o then_o with_o another_o and_o nothing_o shall_v more_o full_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n have_v certain_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o any_o sinful_a affection_n in_o we_o then_o that_o discover_v it_o to_o our_o eye_n and_o give_v we_o sense_n of_o the_o burden_n he_o give_v we_o no_o rest_n that_o we_o may_v give_v he_o no_o rest_n but_o seek_v importunate_o for_o help_v till_o we_o find_v it_o subdue_v and_o destroy_v in_o we_o neither_o do_v the_o bless_a spirit_n by_o his_o baptism_n of_o fire_n only_o mortify_v and_o purge_v out_o the_o dross_n of_o our_o sinful_a nature_n but_o quicken_v we_o by_o that_o heat_n of_o life_n in_o vivification_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n inflame_v with_o the_o thirst_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n can_v make_v no_o stay_n in_o his_o race_n till_o it_o touch_v the_o mark_n with_o all_o diligence_n add_v to_o faith_n virtue_n to_o virtue_n knowledge_n to_o knowledge_n temperance_n 6,7_o and_o when_o we_o be_v not_o destitute_a of_o any_o grace_n 3,18_o then_o put_v we_o forward_o to_o grow_v in_o the_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v hence_o be_v it_o that_o even_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o tentation_n when_o ourselves_o judge_v by_o sense_n suppose_v that_o all_o be_v lose_v stander_n by_o as_o they_o say_v see_v further_o than_o we_o and_o can_v easy_o discern_v this_o spirit_n mighty_o work_v in_o we_o grieve_v under_o the_o load_n of_o sin_n and_o unutterable_o groan_v 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every_o sin_n whereby_o thy_o saviour_n be_v dishonour_v and_o above_o all_o thou_o own_o in_o which_o thou_o unthankful_a wretch_n too_o often_o forget_v that_o incomparable_a incomprehensible_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v compass_v and_o embrace_v thou_o a_o continual_a longing_n after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n after_o his_o death_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v bury_v in_o it_o after_o his_o resurrection_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v quicken_v by_o it_o and_o not_o only_o justify_v in_o that_o other_o but_o sactifiâ—d_v in_o this_o life_n and_o renew_v after_o that_o his_o glorious_a image_n and_o divine_a beauty_n true_o indeed_o my_o weak_a soul_n too_o true_a thou_o be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n very_o unfruitful_a very_o unprofitable_a every_o one_o outstrip_v thou_o and_o those_o who_o have_v set_v out_o long_o after_o thou_o in_o this_o heavenly_a race_n be_v now_o much_o before_o thou_o but_o yet_o comfort_v thyself_o for_o even_o in_o this_o estate_n thy_o gracious_a saviour_n 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milk_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v it_o in_o thy_o mouth_n for_o discourse_n but_o in_o thy_o heart_n for_o growth_n growth_n in_o all_o obedience_n growth_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n behold_v also_o behold_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a thy_o saviour_n have_v assure_v his_o victory_n unto_o thou_o and_o have_v already_o throw_v down_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n in_o thou_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o enemy_n a_o strong_a a_o grievous_a encombr_v vex_a and_o ah_o too_o often_o prevail_a enemy_n but_o a_o enemy_n thou_o profess_v no_o obedience_n but_o proclaime_v open_a war_n to_o every_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o who_o conquer_v it_o reign_v subdue_v it_o rebel_a in_o thou_o yea_o certain_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v set_v up_o his_o victorious_a cross_n in_o thou_o and_o he_o that_o now_o hang_v out_o a_o flag_n of_o defiance_n will_v short_o set_v up_o his_o banner_n of_o triumph_n trample_v all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o bruise_v under_o thy_o foot_n both_o sin_n and_o satan_n consider_v also_o that_o the_o blessed_a spirit_n the_o life_n of_o thy_o spirit_n dwell_v and_o continual_o work_v in_o thou_o it_o can_v be_v that_o unclean_a spirit_n the_o prince_n of_o disobedience_n it_o can_v be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n or_o that_o fleshly_a sinful_a spirit_n within_o thou_o which_o be_v ever_o wash_v thou_o from_o uncleanness_n separate_a thou_o more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o world_n and_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n which_o draw_v and_o frame_v thy_o desire_n and_o action_n to_o all_o obedience_n unto_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o give_v thou_o no_o peace_n in_o sin_n suffer_v thou_o not_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o imperfection_n discover_v thy_o corruption_n cause_v thou_o to_o groan_n under_o it_o put_v thou_o forward_o in_o thy_o race_n inflame_v thy_o affection_n and_o order_n thy_o foot_n to_o turn_v out_o of_o the_o evil_a into_o the_o good_a way_n and_o to_o run_v in_o it_o do_v thou_o not_o find_v in_o thou_o a_o unfeigned_a love_n to_o the_o brethren_n do_v not_o thy_o judgement_n high_o esteem_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o will_n do_v not_o thy_o affection_n entire_o love_v and_o honour_v they_o do_v not_o thy_o whole_a soul_n bless_v they_o how_o do_v thou_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n how_o do_v thou_o admire_v those_o that_o excel_v upon_o the_o earth_n in_o holiness_n how_o do_v thou_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o be_v ravish_v with_o their_o heavenly_a fellowship_n look_v now_o to_o thy_o evidence_n swear_v by_o the_o father_n write_v by_o the_o spirit_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n be_v not_o he_o bear_v of_o god_n who_o love_v the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o he_o a_o member_n who_o love_v a_o fellow-member_n be_v not_o he_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n who_o be_v unite_v in_o the_o same_o spiritual_a love_n to_o those_o who_o live_v &_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o sonle_fw-mi rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o these_o assurance_n of_o his_o everlasting_a truth_n and_o favour_n cast_v out_o this_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n this_o servile_a this_o torment_a fear_n bring_v in_o that_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n seat_n it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n there_o let_v it_o abide_v there_o let_v it_o reign_v make_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o turn_v and_o tune_v thy_o groan_n and_o sigh_n to_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n ever_o bless_v he_o who_o never_o cease_v to_o bless_v thou_o to_o love_v his_o glory_n and_o glory_n in_o his_o love_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o his_o service_n chap._n xxxv_o conclude_v all_o with_o prayer_n oh_o glorious_a trinity_n of_o person_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o one_o god_n draw_v i_o near_o
endowment_n every_o creature_n may_v excel_v i_o stone_n more_o durable_a plant_n more_o vegetative_a beast_n more_o sensible_a even_a devil_n more_o wise_a and_o understanding_n but_o herein_o have_v thou_o magnify_v thy_o grace_n towards_o i_o thy_o abject_a creature_n that_o i_o excel_v other_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n in_o that_o wherein_o thou_o my_o glorious_a god_n excelle_v thyself_o that_o thou_o have_v print_v thy_o holiness_n thy_o divine_a image_n and_o beauty_n upon_o i_o and_o crown_v i_o with_o thy_o glory_n and_o honour_n rejoice_v then_o oh_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o dance_v for_o joy_n his_o grace_n have_v prevent_v and_o far_o outrun_v thy_o wish_n as_o the_o first_o adam_n lose_v all_o his_o happiness_n by_o his_o ambitious_a desire_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o god_n in_o know_v good_a and_o evil_a so_o the_o second_o adam_n have_v restore_v all_o happiness_n by_o satisfy_v our_o ambition_n in_o make_v we_o like_o himself_o in_o love_v good_a and_o hate_v evil_a the_o life_n and_o estate_n which_o thou_o enjoy_v in_o christ_n the_o nourishment_n of_o that_o life_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o that_o estate_n equal_v and_o transcend_v thy_o most_o ambitious_a desire_n and_o wish_n 4â—4_n rejoice_v then_o in_o the_o lord_n again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v for_o the_o world_n be_v thou_o 3.22_o thing_n present_a and_o to_o come_v be_v thou_o life_n and_o death_n be_v thou_o nay_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n be_v thou_o thy_o portion_n the_o seal_n of_o thy_o portion_n and_o of_o thy_o inheritance_n in_o glory_n chap._n xiii_o comfort_n arise_v from_o prayer_n a_o three_o ordinance_n of_o god_n in_o which_o he_o yield_v we_o much_o consolation_n be_v prayer_n wherein_o whether_o we_o consider_v the_o privilege_n which_o we_o enjoy_v namely_o that_o we_o dust_n and_o sinful_a ash_n may_v speak_v unto_o the_o glorious_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n at_o any_o time_n of_o need_n bold_o through_o christ_n 3.12_o approach_v unto_o his_o presence_n and_o make_v all_o our_o want_n know_v unto_o he_o or_o the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o prayer_n that_o we_o never_o speak_v in_o vain_a but_o prosper_v in_o all_o our_o suit_n what_o can_v be_v a_o great_a consolation_n to_o a_o afflict_a spirit_n what_o have_v god_n open_v a_o eutrance_n for_o we_o unto_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o meditation_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n have_v he_o set_v out_o the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n to_o be_v our_o intercessor_n clothe_v he_o with_o our_o infirmity_n 2.17_o that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o high_a priest_n for_o we_o merciful_a sensible_a and_o tender_a of_o our_o weakness_n have_v he_o appoint_v this_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n 8.3_o to_o incense_n and_o perfume_v our_o prayer_n with_o his_o most_o fragrant_a mediation_n &_o so_o to_o bring_v they_o into_o his_o presence_n have_v he_o exempt_v no_o time_n but_o make_v every_o hour_n every_o minute_n a_o season_n for_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n so_o that_o the_o often_o we_o come_v the_o more_o welcome_a and_o the_o more_o importunate_a our_o suit_n the_o more_o sweet_a and_o please_a have_v he_o not_o permit_v but_o command_v 50._o call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o instant_o promise_v and_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o have_v he_o not_o bid_v 7._o askeâ—_n â—_z and_o assure_v we_o you_o shall_v receive_v do_v he_o wish_v we_o be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o all_o thiug_n let_v your_o request_n be_v show_v to_o god_n in_o prayer_n and_o because_o we_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v 8.26_o have_v he_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n to_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o uâ—_n with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o can_v any_o man_n want_v comfort_n who_o enjoy_v this_o privilege_n of_o god_n child_n and_o of_o the_o favourit_n of_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n but_o some_o perhaps_o will_v reply_v here_o do_v not_o we_o see_v many_o saint_n complain_v and_o have_v not_o i_o find_v by_o experience_n that_o god_n do_v not_o always_o grant_v what_o we_o ask_v ans._n the_o rule_n here_o of_o that_o ancient_a father_n be_v good_a 53._o sometime_o god_n give_v in_o wrath_n what_o be_v ask_v of_o he_o sometime_o deny_v in_o love_n and_o again_o 34._o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a who_o often_o give_v not_o what_o we_o ask_v that_o he_o may_v give_v what_o we_o shall_v ask_v and_o yet_o again_o god_n always_o hear_v we_o not_o always_o our_o will_n but_o always_o our_o profit_n god_n give_v the_o israelite_n flesh_n in_o wrath_n and_o with_o store_n of_o flesh_n 15_o leanness_n of_o spirit_n 13.11_o he_o give_v a_o king_n in_o anger_n when_o they_o ask_v he_o â—2_n but_o he_o deny_v paul_n in_o love_n that_o he_o may_v keep_v down_o his_o heart_n from_o rise_v in_o pride_n and_o establish_v it_o with_o sufficiency_n of_o grace_n sometime_o our_o child_n ask_v of_o we_o thing_n which_o be_v no_o way_n good_a and_o sometime_o they_o ask_v thing_n that_o be_v good_a but_o out_o of_o due_a time_n we_o give_v they_o neither_o thus_o often_o do_v we_o and_o therefore_o receive_v not_o but_o full_o to_o answer_v this_o objection_n we_o must_v by_o no_o mean_n forget_v that_o in_o all_o petition_n there_o be_v both_o a_o general_a intention_n and_o purpose_n of_o ask_v good_a and_o a_o desire_n of_o some_o particular_a which_o we_o suppose_v to_o be_v good_a but_o through_o our_o dulness_n in_o understanding_n and_o want_v of_o a_o discern_a spirit_n may_v be_v good_a or_o evil_a again_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o in_o god_n there_o be_v a_o infinite_a wisdom_n which_o clear_o and_o perfect_o discern_v what_o either_o in_o itself_o or_o to_o we_o be_v evil_a or_o good_a now_o then_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v satisfy_v we_o in_o our_o mistake_n grant_v the_o particular_a which_o we_o conceive_v to_o be_v good_a and_o he_o know_v evil_a and_o so_o shall_v deny_v we_o the_o good_a which_o he_o know_v we_o intend_v and_o purpose_n this_o under_o 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