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with_o all_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n threaten_v in_o the_o law_n respect_v both_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n affect_v my_o heart_n with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o this_o my_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v so_o let_v i_o have_v such_o a_o feel_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v hunger_n after_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o i_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v good_a the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o i_o one_o special_a branch_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o will_v remember_v my_o sin_n no_o more_o i_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v offend_v thy_o justice_n but_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v satisfy_v it_o by_o pay_v my_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n accept_v therefore_o of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v discharge_v i_o have_v deserve_v eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o be_v condemn_v that_o i_o may_v be_v acquit_v and_o have_v suffer_v the_o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o thy_o anger_n due_a unto_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v free_v from_o death_n and_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o i_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o be_v thus_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o thou_o let_v i_o also_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n give_v unto_o i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o my_o redemption_n and_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n let_v i_o approve_v myself_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o resemble_v thou_o my_o heavenly_a father_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v all_o that_o be_v good_a sanctify_v i_o throughout_o in_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o let_v i_o not_o only_o make_v a_o holy_a profession_n with_o my_o mouth_n but_o let_v it_o proceed_v from_o my_o heart_n and_o be_v express_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n encourage_v i_o in_o this_o work_n against_o all_o difficulty_n by_o assure_v i_o that_o thou_o will_v bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n and_o let_v i_o apply_v unto_o myself_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n which_o assure_v i_o as_o well_o of_o my_o sanctification_n and_o victory_n over_o my_o corruption_n as_o of_o my_o justification_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n let_v i_o set_v continual_o before_o i_o thy_o law_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o my_o life_n and_o 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sanctify_v by_o my_o true_a godliness_n and_o religious_a devotion_n let_v i_o not_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n content_v myself_o with_o that_o small_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v begin_v in_o i_o but_o let_v i_o daily_o strive_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n and_o so_o sanctify_v they_o unto_o i_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v enrich_v i_o more_o and_o more_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o will_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o my_o sin_n firm_a affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o thou_o fervent_a love_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o my_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o a_o ardent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n replenish_v it_o with_o thy_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o thou_o strengthen_v my_o hope_n in_o the_o assure_a expectation_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n especial_o those_o which_o concern_v my_o everlasting_a happiness_n give_v i_o patience_n in_o all_o my_o trouble_n thankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n peace_n of_o conscience_n spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n unto_o the_o end_n remove_v all_o stumble_a block_n of_o offence_n out_o of_o my_o way_n comfort_v i_o against_o all_o discouragement_n and_o arm_v i_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o they_o may_v never_o prevail_v against_o i_o take_v i_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n
corrupt_v and_o disable_v can_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n till_o after_o our_o regeneration_n it_o be_v renew_v and_o restore_v in_o some_o measure_n unto_o that_o integrity_n and_o perfection_n which_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n and_o this_o we_o call_v good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a foundation_n of_o godliness_n guide_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o then_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o the_o property_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o if_o it_o be_v want_v or_o preserve_v and_o keep_v it_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o concern_v the_o first_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v renew_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n do_v speak_v peace_n and_o true_o testify_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n reconcile_v unto_o god_n justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v persevere_v in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n and_o that_o all_o our_o action_n be_v warrant_v by_o the_o word_n and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n though_o in_o themselves_o imperfect_a whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o thing_n make_v cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v diverse_a the_o principal_a efficient_a be_v god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o father_n bestow_v this_o gift_n upon_o we_o who_o as_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o first_o create_v and_o place_v it_o in_o we_o as_o a_o uncorrupted_a judge_n and_o unpartial_a witness_n between_o he_o and_o we_o so_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o do_v renew_v and_o repair_v the_o ruin_n thereof_o contract_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o which_o together_o with_o all_o other_o faculty_n conscience_n be_v corrupt_v and_o either_o so_o deadded_a sear_a and_o benumb_v that_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n at_o all_o or_o when_o it_o awaken_v out_o of_o this_o deadly_a swoon_n do_v nothing_o but_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o unjust_o excuse_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n by_o present_v unto_o we_o false_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v god_n the_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o wrought_v as_o a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n and_o offer_v himself_o as_o a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o his_o elect_a so_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v and_o have_v make_v peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o he_o 20._o col._n 1._o 19_o 20._o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o and_o elsewhere_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v without_o christ_n be_v alient_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n 18._o eph._n 2._o v._n 12._o to_o 18._o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n have_v no_o hope_n and_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n but_o that_o now_o in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o who_o sometime_o be_v far_o off_o be_v make_v nigh_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v both_o one_o and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o middle_a wall_n of_o partition_n between_o god_n and_o we_o have_v abolish_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n contain_v in_o ordinance_n to_o make_v in_o himself_o of_o twain_o one_o new_a man_n so_o make_v peace_n and_o that_o he_o may_v reconcile_v both_o unto_o god_n in_o one_o body_n by_o the_o cross_n have_v slay_v the_o enmity_n thereby_o and_o come_v and_o preach_v peace_n unto_o we_o both_o they_o which_o be_v a_o far_o off_o and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v nigh_o and_o thus_o work_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n he_o bring_v also_o peace_n to_o our_o conscience_n when_o as_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o have_v cleanse_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n sanctify_v to_o the_o outward_a purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n how_o much_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o through_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o 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full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o 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hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
example_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o our_o imitation_n that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o he_o make_v his_o sun_n to_o rise_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a and_o send_v rain_n on_o the_o just_a and_o on_o the_o unjust_a and_o also_o by_o his_o parable_n of_o the_o man_n which_o fall_v among_o thief_n who_o be_v a_o jew_n 30._o luk._n 10._o 29._o 30._o be_v relieve_v by_o a_o samaritane_n though_o a_o enemy_n to_o that_o nation_n and_o therefore_o approve_v as_o a_o neighbour_n unto_o he_o all_o man_n therefore_o be_v our_o neighbour_n they_o be_v all_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n to_o be_v love_v of_o we_o with_o such_o love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n as_o be_v sincere_a unfeigned_a and_o fervent_a even_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o although_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n we_o may_v and_o aught_o in_o our_o love_n to_o observe_v diverse_a degree_n for_o see_v we_o love_v other_o in_o and_o for_o god_n therefore_o we_o must_v love_v those_o above_o other_o which_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o our_o kindred_n in_o the_o spirit_n brethren_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n and_o fellow_n member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n in_o who_o the_o image_n of_o god_n most_o bright_o shine_v so_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o commonwealth_n more_o than_o a_o private_a man_n and_o among_o private_a man_n our_o parent_n child_n kindred_n 8._o gal._n 6._o 10._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o familiar_a friend_n and_o benefactor_n more_o than_o stranger_n or_o ordinary_a man_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o mean_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v that_o we_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o in_o which_o the_o love_n of_o our_o own_o person_n be_v necessary_o imply_v 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o mat._n 22._o 39_o for_o if_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n then_o must_v our_o charity_n begin_v at_o home_n and_o from_o it_o as_o from_o the_o fountain_n the_o stream_n of_o brotherly_a love_n must_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o howsoever_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scripture_n no_o direct_a precept_n injoin_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o yet_o it_o be_v necessary_o imply_v first_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_n god_n for_o see_v love_n unit_v we_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a good_a and_o fountain_n of_o all_o happiness_n we_o chief_o love_v ourselves_o in_o love_v he_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o blessedness_n and_o felicity_n second_o in_o all_o those_o commandment_n which_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o seek_v our_o own_o good_a and_o preservation_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a both_o by_o avoid_v all_o sin_n which_o will_v hurt_v we_o as_o self-murder_n uncleanness_n prodigality_n expose_v of_o our_o fame_n and_o good_a name_n to_o slander_n and_o imputation_n and_o by_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v further_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n beside_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o whosoever_o love_v his_o own_o life_n better_o than_o he_o 29._o eph_n 5._o 28_o 29._o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o he_o impli_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o but_o with_o such_o a_o love_n as_o be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o he_o who_o have_v love_v we_o better_o than_o his_o own_o life_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o press_v a_o man_n love_n towards_o his_o wife_n which_o ought_v to_o exceed_v all_o other_o natural_a love_n because_o of_o that_o near_a union_n between_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v one_o flesh_n use_v this_o as_o a_o reason_n that_o no_o man_n ever_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n imply_v thereby_o that_o see_v man_n and_o wife_n be_v both_o one_o therefore_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o wife_n as_o ourselves_o and_o consequent_o ourselves_o first_o according_a to_o which_o rule_n we_o be_v to_o love_v they_o §._o sect._n 8_o that_o natural_a and_o carnal_a self_n love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a but_o see_v our_o natural_a love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v carnal_a and_o earthly_a plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v no_o better_a than_o true_a hatred_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o miserable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o it_o produce_v both_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n therefore_o this_o carnal_a love_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v our_o rule_n in_o love_v our_o neighbour_n although_o in_o truth_n we_o can_v love_v they_o with_o no_o other_o while_o this_o love_n rule_v and_o sway_v in_o we_o but_o first_o this_o love_n must_v be_v mortify_v in_o we_o and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v replenish_v with_o a_o just_a and_o holy_a love_n whereby_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o and_o for_o god_n for_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o who_o we_o chief_o love_v and_o with_o he_o of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n and_o when_o we_o thus_o true_o love_v ourselves_o according_a to_o this_o rule_n we_o must_v love_v our_o brethren_n so_o that_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o 17._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o it_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v so_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n with_o a_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a love_n which_o will_v draw_v they_o together_o with_o we_o into_o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v esteem_v no_o better_a than_o hatred_n but_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n with_o a_o right_n lawful_a and_o holy_a love_n which_o be_v always_o subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o love_v he_o first_o and_o chief_o do_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v they_o in_o and_z for_o he_o and_o not_o in_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a in_o which_o regard_n as_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v all_o man_n even_o our_o enemy_n yea_o the_o most_o wicked_a in_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n which_o be_v god_n workmanship_n so_o not_o our_o dear_a friend_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o vice_n or_o their_o vice_n together_o with_o they_o see_v our_o love_n must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o as_o we_o love_v their_o person_n which_o he_o also_o love_v so_o must_v we_o hate_v their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n even_o as_o we_o ought_v also_o to_o hate_v our_o own_o because_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v they_o and_o we_o must_v love_v ourselves_o and_o they_o according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o not_o contrary_a unto_o it_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o god_n love_n and_o not_o when_o there_o be_v any_o opposition_n between_o they_o and_o thus_o david_n who_o mourn_v for_o his_o enemy_n because_o they_o 22._o ps_n 119._o 136_o 137_o psal_n 119._o 113._o psal_n 139._o 21_o 22._o keep_v not_o god_n law_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n yet_o hate_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o sin_n which_o be_v hateful_a to_o god_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v §._o sect._n 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n now_o the_o lawful_a and_o right_a love_n of_o ourselves_o have_v diverse_a property_n for_o first_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a and_o not_o counterfeit_a and_o dissemble_v and_o seat_v and_o settle_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o not_o in_o the_o tongue_n and_o lip_n only_o second_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a and_o not_o cold_a remiss_a and_o careless_a three_o constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o not_o fickle_a and_o mutable_a alienate_v and_o estrange_v by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o such_o ought_v 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the_o fountain_n with_o unbelief_n it_o be_v not_o our_o unworthiness_n can_v keep_v they_o from_o us._n final_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v daily_a and_o continual_o assault_v we_o and_o the_o chief_a mean_n to_o repel_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o in_o it_o 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o self_n be_v not_o so_o impenetrable_a and_o of_o high_a proof_n be_v it_o not_o strengthen_v and_o make_v effectual_a to_o preserve_v we_o by_o christ_n mediation_n but_o that_o it_o be_v often_o 32._o luk._n 22._o 32._o much_o batter_v and_o bruise_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n and_o therefore_o see_v their_o malice_n never_o cease_v which_o make_v this_o shield_n of_o faith_n always_o necessary_a and_o their_o daily_a assault_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o be_v of_o daily_a use_n it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o reviue_v and_o renew_v it_o that_o we_o may_v by_o such_o mean_n as_o god_n 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and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o heal_v the_o wound_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v by_o apply_v christ_n with_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n now_o the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o application_n of_o these_o benefit_n may_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v it_o against_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n do_v either_o respect_n meditation_n or_o action_n we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o eternal_a and_o immutable_a free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n even_o before_o we_o be_v create_v and_o after_o that_o by_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n which_o move_v he_o to_o give_v his_o best_a belove_a to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o conclude_v for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o he_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o when_o as_o by_o christ_n be_v reconcile_v we_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o hearty_a affection_n second_o on_o god_n inestimable_a and_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o be_v far_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o therefore_o may_v assure_v we_o that_o they_o will_v be_v much_o more_o powerful_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o save_v we_o than_o our_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o innumerable_a and_o grievous_a can_v be_v to_o condemn_v us._n three_o on_o god_n truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v in_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a power_n and_o wisdom_n whereby_o he_o be_v infinite_o able_a to_o accomplish_v they_o four_o on_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n obedience_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o all_o our_o debt_n and_o satisfy_v of_o god_n justice_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o make_v they_o our_o own_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n five_o on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v free_a and_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o no_o condition_n of_o work_n or_o worthiness_n but_o only_o of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n six_o on_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v none_o though_o never_o so_o sinful_a and_o unworthy_a if_o they_o will_v thankful_o receive_v they_o as_o they_o be_v free_o offer_v and_o apply_v they_o to_o themselves_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n seventh_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n whereby_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o hand_n christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o his_o most_o infallible_a oath_n whereby_o he_o have_v confirm_v his_o promise_n unto_o we_o as_o also_o of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v inward_o seal_v unto_o we_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n 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especial_o those_o which_o respect_v his_o sabbath_n and_o service_n as_o the_o profane_v of_o his_o holy_a day_n by_o utter_a neglect_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n or_o by_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o they_o want_v of_o preparation_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n want_v of_o care_n in_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o practise_v it_o in_o our_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o as_o in_o our_o complaint_n we_o be_v to_o bewail_v other_o want_n so_o those_o especial_o which_o make_v we_o unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o in_o our_o petition_n as_o we_o be_v to_o beg_v other_o gift_n and_o grace_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n so_o those_o above_o other_o which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o better_a sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o his_o spiritual_a worship_n as_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v 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who_o never_o slumber_v 4._o psal_n 121_o 3._o 4._o or_o sleep_v but_o continual_o keep_v we_o under_o the_o all-seeing_a eye_n of_o his_o providence_n that_o he_o may_v preserve_v we_o safe_a from_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o satan_n tentation_n whereby_o he_o impugn_v our_o faith_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o we_o may_v general_o encourage_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n against_o those_o impediment_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o grand_a enemy_n who_o oppose_v we_o in_o they_o many_o other_o there_o be_v which_o be_v cast_v in_o our_o way_n by_o his_o tentation_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o faith_n or_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n concern_v the_o former_a this_o wily_a and_o experience_a enemy_n main_o bend_v all_o his_o force_n and_o engine_n of_o battery_n against_o our_o faith_n because_o he_o well_o know_v that_o if_o he_o can_v 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that_o communion_n which_o we_o have_v with_o he_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a 4._o rom._n 6._o 4._o and_o can_v move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n by_o touch_v his_o dead_a body_n he_o will_v give_v we_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n for_o as_o the_o father_n raise_v up_o the_o dead_a and_o quicken_v they_o even_o so_o the_o son_n 25._o joh._n 5._o 21_o 25._o quicken_v who_o he_o will_n he_o be_v the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n he_o that_o believe_v 25._o joh._n 11._o 25._o in_o he_o though_o he_o be_v dead_a yet_o shall_v he_o live_v so_o if_o be_v raise_v we_o want_v spiritual_a illumination_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o those_o way_n which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v our_o saviour_n will_v supply_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n if_o we_o be_v weak_a &_o feeble_a he_o will_v strengthen_v we_o with_o might_n 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n if_o we_o feel_v the_o exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o 16._o eph._n 3._o 16._o difficult_a &_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o we_o have_v little_a hope_n of_o proceed_v in_o they_o that_o which_o be_v defective_a through_o natural_a corruption_n he_o will_v supply_v by_o grace_n above_o all_o that_o we_o can_v expect_v for_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v exceed_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o ask_v or_o think_v according_a to_o the_o power_n 20._o verse_n 20._o that_o work_v in_o us._n if_o we_o be_v faint_a he_o will_v support_v we_o if_o weary_a he_o will_v refresh_v we_o if_o we_o fall_v he_o will_v lift_v we_o up_o if_o we_o be_v discomfort_a and_o discourage_v with_o affliction_n &_o tribulation_n which_o we_o meet_v with_o in_o the_o way_n he_o will_v strengthen_v we_o with_o faith_n &_o patience_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v they_o so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n we_o be_v trouble_v on_o every_o side_n 9_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 8_o 9_o yet_o not_o distress_v we_o be_v perplex_v but_o not_o in_o despair_n persecute_v but_o not_o forsake_v cast_v down_o but_o not_o destroy_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v make_v easy_a by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n final_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o assi_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v to_o the_o flesh_n difficult_a and_o unpleasant_a become_v 11._o rom._n 8._o 11._o sweet_a and_o easy_a for_o when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o most_o dull_a &_o dead_a and_o utter_o unable_a to_o move_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n this_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o power_n will_v quicken_v and_o revive_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o if_o our_o flesh_n rebel_n and_o labour_n to_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n will_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o if_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v so_o strong_a in_o we_o that_o it_o withdraw_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n from_o god_n and_o his_o service_n this_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o a_o sharp_a razor_n will_v circumcise_v our_o heart_n and_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o natural_a 6._o deut._n 30._o 6._o corruption_n will_v inflame_v they_o with_o god_n love_n and_o with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n if_o we_o be_v so_o straighten_v in_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o read_v hear_v nor_o pray_v yet_o our_o comfort_n be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v not_o straighten_v but_o can_v like_o fire_n thaw_v our_o 7._o mic._n 2._o 7._o freeze_a heart_n open_v our_o ear_n and_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a with_o lydia_n to_o attend_v unto_o those_o thing_n which_o concern_v our_o salvation_n and_o help_v 14._o luk._n 16._o 14._o our_o infirmity_n will_v make_v intercession_n for_o we_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o utter_v if_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n in_o our_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o do_v thirst_n after_o they_o like_o the_o dry_a land_n god_n spirit_n will_v quench_v our_o thirst_n and_o be_v in_o we_o as_o a_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n spring_v up_o 14._o joh._n 4._o 14._o into_o everlasting_a life_n final_o if_o we_o be_v stiff_a and_o unactive_a unto_o every_o good_a work_n so_o as_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o with_o much_o difficulty_n and_o with_o murmur_v and_o complain_v of_o the_o flesh_n this_o oil_n and_o holy_a unction_n of_o the_o spirit_n will_v supple_a and_o soften_v our_o heart_n and_o stiff_a joint_n make_v we_o to_o go_v with_o ease_n and_o agility_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n like_o the_o wheel_n of_o a_o cart_n which_o be_v dry_a go_v hardly_o and_o with_o a_o creak_a noise_n but_o when_o they_o be_v oil_v run_v with_o much_o ease_n and_o swiftness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o indispose_v to_o god_n service_n prayer_n or_o any_o other_o duty_n and_o see_v some_o difficulty_n in_o they_o to_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n let_v we_o not_o hereby_o be_v discourage_v but_o feel_v our_o own_o weakness_n let_v we_o crave_v the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o this_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v 16._o eph._n 3._o 16._o thereby_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n with_o all_o might_n according_a to_o his_o glorious_a power_n and_o so_o 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n let_v we_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n crave_v the_o spirit_n to_o support_v we_o see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v give_v it_o to_o those_o that_o ask_v he_o let_v we_o beg_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n see_v the_o 10._o luk._n 11._o 13._o zach._n 12._o 10._o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o bestow_v it_o upon_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o find_v ourselves_o so_o dry_a and_o empty_a of_o all_o goodness_n that_o we_o thirst_v after_o god_n grace_n which_o inrich_v we_o with_o it_o let_v we_o by_o faith_n go_v unto_o christ_n invite_v we_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o drink_v plentiful_o of_o these_o water_n 38._o joh._n 7._o 37_o 38._o of_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v nourish_v thereby_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o save_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n wrought_v in_o we_o make_v the_o godly_a life_n easy_a and_o familiar_a and_o as_o the_o spirit_n itself_o so_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o and_o work_v in_o we_o be_v notable_a help_n enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n which_o we_o find_v in_o the_o way_n as_o first_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n which_o not_o only_o overcom_v the_o world_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n do_v cause_v we_o to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o he_o but_o also_o persuade_v &_o assure_v we_o that_o notwithstanding_o all_o let_n and_o difficulty_n we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o that_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n which_o we_o labour_v after_o the_o which_o as_o a_o singular_a encouragement_n hearten_v we_o to_o take_v pain_n &_o to_o use_v all_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n when_o as_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o we_o shall_v
thy_o service_n and_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n more_o fearful_a to_o displease_v thou_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o advance_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v advance_v thy_o kingdom_n universal_o over_o all_o rule_v over_o thy_o enemy_n and_o subject_a all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o government_n that_o nothing_o may_v resist_v thy_o power_n rule_v over_o thy_o own_o servant_n and_o church_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n in_o protect_v and_o preserve_v they_o and_o let_v they_o like_o dutiful_a subject_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o their_o sovereign_n in_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o in_o this_o life_n true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v triumphant_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o citizen_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o meet_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o 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it_o upon_o the_o thing_n themselves_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v they_o and_o let_v we_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o provision_n but_o in_o thou_o and_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o want_n fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o supply_v give_v we_o thing_n necessary_a not_o only_o for_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o for_o our_o state_n and_o calling_n place_n and_o person_n give_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n their_o right_a use_n and_o give_v they_o virtue_n and_o strength_n to_o sustain_v and_o nourish_v us._n let_v we_o when_o we_o want_v these_o blessing_n beg_v they_o from_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o return_v thou_o thanks_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o let_v we_o not_o through_o covetousness_n and_o self-love_n seek_v only_o our_o own_o good_a but_o let_v we_o seek_v the_o 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grace_n and_o thing_n pertain_v to_o a_o better_a life_n let_v we_o as_o much_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o we_o crave_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o earnest_o labour_v to_o forsake_v they_o remit_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o this_o end_n give_v we_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o justification_n let_v we_o pray_v for_o remission_n not_o only_o with_o fervency_n but_o also_o with_o faith_n steadfast_o believe_v that_o thou_o will_v pardon_v they_o and_o seal_v this_o assurance_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n let_v we_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o and_o be_v true_o
thing_n and_o rejoice_v in_o nothing_o so_o much_o as_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o when_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o i_o remove_v out_o of_o my_o way_n all_o let_n and_o impediment_n which_o may_v hinder_v i_o in_o my_o christian_a course_n or_o so_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v overcome_v they_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o begin_v well_o but_o also_o continue_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n unto_o the_o very_a end_n of_o my_o life_n and_o let_v i_o be_v steadfast_a unmoveable_a and_o always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o with_o these_o my_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n i_o do_v also_o join_v my_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o thy_o inestimable_a love_n and_o the_o fruit_n and_o testimony_n thereof_o show_v unto_o i_o even_o from_o before_o all_o beginning_n unto_o this_o 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thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o 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church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o etc._n etc._n and_o vouchsafe_v both_o to_o they_o &_o we_o these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a &_o from_o our_o heart_n desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o &_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n before_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n most_o true_a in_o all_o thy_o promise_n and_o most_o just_a and_o powerful_a in_o performance_n thou_o have_v when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o liable_a to_o thy_o wrath_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v ourselves_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n give_v unto_o we_o thy_o only_a and_o dear_a son_n to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o his_o perfect_a satisfaction_n death_n and_o obedience_n by_o who_o thy_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o thy_o wrath_n appease_v thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o he_o thy_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o thou_o have_v promise_v the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v upon_o the_o alone_a condition_n of_o faith_n lay_v hold_n upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n the_o which_o though_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o of_o most_o infallible_a truth_n yet_o have_v respect_n to_o our_o weakness_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n thou_o have_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o confirm_v it_o unto_o we_o by_o add_v thereunto_o thy_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n so_o that_o nothing_o have_v be_v want_v on_o thy_o part_n either_o for_o the_o perfect_a the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n or_o the_o effectual_a apply_v of_o it_o unto_o we_o for_o our_o use_n and_o benefit_n but_o o_o lord_n we_o humble_o confess_v that_o as_o we_o have_v shameful_o break_v the_o covenant_n of_o work_n by_o fail_v in_o the_o condition_n of_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o have_v make_v void_a thy_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n by_o our_o grievous_a and_o innumerable_a sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a so_o also_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o have_v deprive_v ourselves_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o thou_o offere_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o our_o manifold_a fayling_n want_n and_o imperfection_n in_o
body_n afresh_o even_o in_o the_o fountain_n of_o christ_n precious_a blood_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o we_o have_v pierce_v he_o with_o our_o sin_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v unto_o a_o shameful_a death_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o link_v our_o heart_n together_o in_o a_o holy_a communion_n as_o it_o become_v the_o true_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o also_o approve_v our_o love_n to_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o especial_o by_o forgive_a and_o forget_v all_o our_o wrong_n and_o injury_n as_o hearty_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v forgive_v of_o thou_o and_o by_o perform_v all_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o all_o those_o who_o need_v our_o help_n not_o only_o by_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v their_o body_n but_o also_o by_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v let_v we_o when_o we_o come_v to_o thy_o table_n perform_v that_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n in_o some_o good_a and_o acceptable_a manner_n with_o all_o reverence_n faith_n and_o inward_a fervency_n and_o devotion_n let_v we_o with_o the_o outward_a sign_n receive_v the_o thing_n signify_v jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n that_o be_v more_o and_o more_o unite_a unto_o he_o we_o may_v receive_v from_o he_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n and_o those_o holy_a virtue_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o he_o unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n let_v we_o bring_v with_o we_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n by_o these_o seal_n of_o thy_o covenant_n communicate_v unto_o us._n make_v we_o partaker_n of_o christ_n merit_n by_o imputation_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o essence_n by_o conjunction_n and_o of_o his_o power_n and_o efficacy_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o let_v we_o show_v his_o death_n till_o he_o come_v grateful_o remember_v this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o his_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v be_v thankful_a and_o praise_v thou_o the_o bless_a trinity_n in_o unity_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n final_o as_o we_o do_v by_o these_o mean_n profess_v ourselves_o thy_o servant_n in_o take_v upon_o we_o thy_o livery_n and_o cognizance_n so_o give_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n and_o to_o glorify_v thou_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n while_o we_o have_v any_o breath_n or_o be_v hear_v we_o and_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o answer_v we_o gracius_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v render_v of_o we_o and_o thy_o whole_a church_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o thanksgiving_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n most_o glorious_a and_o most_o gracious_a infinite_a in_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n unto_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o do_v laud_n and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o because_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n yea_o so_o love_v we_o that_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n and_o free_v good_a will_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n give_v unto_o we_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o only_a son_n to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o by_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o free_v we_o from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v heir_n through_o he_o of_o eternal_a glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n we_o praise_v thou_o also_o for_o the_o free_a covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o he_o whereby_o thou_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o thou_o and_o of_o endless_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o for_o confirm_v this_o covenant_n unto_o we_o by_o annex_v thereunto_o the_o seal_n thy_o sacrament_n that_o thereby_o our_o weak_a faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v and_o we_o more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n we_o thank_v thou_o holy_a father_n for_o renew_v this_o thy_o covenant_n with_o we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o confirm_v our_o union_n with_o jesus_n christ_n our_o head_n and_o one_o with_o another_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n as_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n it_o be_v thy_o great_a mercy_n that_o thou_o nourish_v our_o mortal_a body_n with_o food_n that_o perish_v but_o how_o wonderful_a be_v this_o thy_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o that_o thou_o feed_v our_o soul_n with_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n that_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o with_o this_o food_n that_o endure_v to_o life_n eternal_a if_o thou_o shall_v permit_v we_o but_o to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n that_o fall_v from_o thy_o table_n we_o must_v needs_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v a_o favour_n far_o above_o our_o desert_n o_o then_o how_o shall_v we_o admire_v and_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n and_o bounty_n in_o vouchsafe_v such_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a wretch_n this_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n to_o be_v feast_v at_o thy_o own_o table_n not_o with_o ordinary_a cheer_n but_o with_o such_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a delicacy_n even_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o only_a dear_a son_n whereby_o he_o become_v one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o even_o as_o thou_o holy_a father_n and_o he_o be_v one_o in_o that_o holy_a and_o happy_a union_n o_o that_o our_o narrow_a heart_n be_v enlarge_v that_o we_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n apprehend_v this_o thy_o infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a goodness_n o_o that_o be_v cold_a in_o themselves_o they_o be_v warm_v and_o inflame_v with_o the_o fire_n and_o flame_n of_o this_o divine_a love_n that_o with_o the_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o return_v love_n for_o love_n and_o express_v it_o by_o our_o fervent_a zeal_n and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v thou_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o because_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n o_o thou_o the_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n inspire_v and_o inflame_v our_o cold_a and_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o contemn_v all_o thing_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o may_v long_o and_o labour_v after_o nothing_o so_o much_o as_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o this_o life_n by_o grace_n and_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o by_o full_a and_o perfect_a vision_n and_o fruition_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o this_o end_n gracious_a god_n bless_v unto_o we_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o attain_v of_o those_o end_n for_o which_o thou_o have_v give_v and_o we_o receive_v they_o let_v we_o find_v hereby_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n strengthen_v and_o confirm_v by_o feel_v the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o sap_n of_o grace_n derive_v unto_o we_o and_o increase_v in_o we_o from_o this_o root_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o for_o our_o further_a assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o by_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n find_v ourselves_o nourish_v and_o enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n especial_o let_v we_o feel_v our_o weak_a faith_n confirm_v and_o increase_v that_o we_o may_v without_o waver_v be_v persuade_v of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v
but_o present_o like_o the_o body_n touch_v by_o elizaeus_n 21._o 2._o king_n 13._o 21._o in_o the_o grave_n we_o receive_v such_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n from_o he_o that_o we_o be_v reviue_v and_o raise_v from_o this_o grave_n of_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n we_o be_v by_o nature_n wild_a vine_n who_o bring_v forth_o nothing_o but_o sour_a grape_n of_o maliciousness_n and_o sin_n but_o when_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o 8._o joh._n 15._o 1_o 4_o 5_o 8._o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n we_o change_v our_o nature_n and_o receive_v the_o lively_a sap_n of_o grace_n from_o this_o root_n of_o righteousness_n we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v glorify_v and_o we_o assure_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n final_o without_o he_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o do_v 10._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o nothing_o as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o but_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o same_o apostle_n teach_v we_o we_o be_v bury_v say_v 6._o rom._n 6._o 4_o 5_o 6._o he_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o we_o have_v be_v plant_v together_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v also_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o resurrection_n know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v new_a creature_n let_v we_o put_v on_o jesus_n christ_n and_o labour_n to_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o lively_a faith_n for_o in_o he_o alone_o we_o be_v elect_v unto_o holiness_n in_o he_o only_o we_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v 10_o eph._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 10_o walk_v in_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o that_o only_o those_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o god_n have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n he_o our_o gracious_a father_n and_o we_o his_o child_n who_o he_o will_v accept_v in_o his_o best_a belove_a for_o until_o we_o be_v in_o this_o covenant_n our_o person_n be_v not_o accept_v we_o remain_v the_o slave_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o consequent_o nothing_o which_o we_o can_v do_v seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a be_v please_v in_o god_n sight_n we_o be_v till_o then_o under_o the_o law_n and_o covenant_n of_o work_n if_o not_o as_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o jew_n yet_o as_o it_o be_v engrave_v in_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o creation_n and_o 15._o rom._n 2._o 14_o 15._o consequent_o under_o the_o curse_n which_o be_v denounce_v against_o all_o that_o do_v not_o 10._o gal._n 3._o 10._o continue_v in_o all_o which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o namely_o in_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v of_o which_o fail_v innumerable_a time_n we_o can_v according_a to_o this_o strict_a rule_n yield_v obedience_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o when_o we_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n than_o this_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n be_v remit_v and_o we_o be_v tie_v only_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o son_n which_o consist_v more_o in_o our_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n then_o in_o our_o ability_n to_o perform_v our_o duty_n in_o perfection_n the_o which_o obedience_n as_o this_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n do_v require_v so_o do_v it_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v that_o which_o it_o require_v for_o in_o this_o covenant_n the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o our_o stony_a heart_n which_o 13._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o joh._n 16._o 13._o will_v rather_o break_v then_o bow_v unto_o his_o will_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o will_v incline_v to_o all_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o we_o to_o conduct_v and_o rule_v we_o in_o all_o our_o 27._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o way_n and_o to_o support_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v we_o against_o all_o the_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n which_o do_v affront_n and_o cross_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o our_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 31_o 32_o 33_o 34._o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o if_o contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n we_o slip_v in_o our_o way_n the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o remember_v our_o 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o sin_n to_o impute_v they_o unto_o we_o but_o will_v spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o what_o can_v be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n then_o to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o that_o our_o obedience_n though_o imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o weakness_n shall_v in_o christ_n not_o only_o be_v pardon_v but_o high_o regard_v and_o rich_o reward_v by_o our_o love_a father_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n unto_o which_o nothing_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v but_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n apply_v all_o god_n promise_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o he_o and_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v necessary_o require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o four_o thing_n require_v in_o those_o who_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o general_a faith_n whereby_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o warrant_v by_o his_o word_n but_o a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o we_o must_v first_o by_o he_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n we_o must_v first_o become_v good_a tree_n 18._o matth._n 7._o 18._o before_o we_o can_v yield_v good_a fruit_n and_o be_v lively_a branch_n of_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n which_o suck_n from_o this_o root_n the_o sap_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n before_o we_o can_v bear_v the_o sweet_a and_o ripe_a grape_n of_o new_a and_o true_a obedience_n which_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o well_o relish_v unto_o his_o taste_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o because_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n beside_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n stain_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o consequent_o can_v endure_v the_o severe_a trial_n of_o god_n strict_a justice_n nor_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o perfection_n in_o himself_o allow_v of_o nothing_o that_o be_v imperfect_a unless_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n and_o so_o have_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o action_n cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o their_o pollution_n wash_v clean_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v such_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o all_o our_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n spring_v from_o this_o root_n may_v be_v accept_v in_o and_o for_o christ_n and_o be_v allow_v through_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n which_o deserve_v to_o be_v reject_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n and_o imperfection_n §._o
and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n in_o heavenly_a glory_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n and_o aliens_n from_o his_o church_n if_o we_o will_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n or_o not_o be_v carry_v headlong_o into_o all_o wickedness_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n judgement_n and_o fearful_a destruction_n nor_o expose_v to_o the_o imprecation_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o to_o the_o vengeance_n of_o a_o terrible_a judge_n when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v at_o his_o second_o come_v let_v we_o not_o live_v in_o ignorance_n but_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o attain_v unto_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n neither_o let_v we_o with_o ignorant_a people_n content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n as_o our_o guide_n in_o godliness_n for_o than_o our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v but_o will-worship_n and_o the_o carnal_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n and_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o 10._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 10._o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n revelation_n and_o illumination_n and_o the_o 13._o ephe._n 1._o 17._o john_n 16._o 13._o spirit_n of_o truth_n because_o he_o be_v both_o light_n and_o truth_n himself_o and_o also_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n which_o be_v natural_o full_a of_o darkness_n and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n needful_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o save_a knowledge_n we_o must_v go_v to_o the_o chief_a fountain_n and_o author_n of_o it_o and_o pray_v often_o and_o earnest_o that_o he_o will_v for_o his_o son_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n take_v away_o our_o natural_a blindness_n and_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n 8._o psal_n 119._o 8._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
good_a powerful_a just_a bountiful_a a_o liberal_a rewarder_n of_o good_a and_o revenger_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v show_v it_o unto_o they_o then_o how_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v this_o light_a 19_o rom._n 1._o 19_o shine_n in_o the_o faithful_a when_o as_o it_o be_v renew_v and_o make_v much_o bright_a and_o clear_a by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n the_o book_n also_o of_o the_o creature_n do_v convince_v all_o man_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n omnipresent_v and_o full_a of_o goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v 20._o rom._n 1._o 20._o be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n and_o therefore_o how_o much_o more_o may_v the_o faithful_a profit_n by_o learning_n and_o read_v this_o book_n who_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o their_o tutor_n which_o open_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n wisdom_n goodness_n and_o power_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o their_o heart_n that_o meditate_v on_o they_o they_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o this_o knowledge_n for_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o book_n of_o grace_n also_o be_v either_o the_o internal_a writing_n of_o god_n law_n and_o will_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o do_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o outward_a book_n of_o the_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o last_o god_n minister_n be_v his_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o reveal_v himself_o and_o his_o will_n unto_o we_o who_o do_v expound_v unto_o we_o his_o write_a word_n and_o unfold_v the_o mystery_n and_o difficulty_n thereof_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o help_n of_o those_o instrument_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o this_o purpose_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v that_o inward_a writing_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v use_n by_o read_v and_o meditation_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o often_o hear_v of_o they_o expound_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n faithful_a minister_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n who_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v of_o us._n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o reveal_v this_o principle_n unto_o we_o and_o convince_v all_o man_n of_o this_o truth_n by_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o which_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o creator_n shine_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n follow_v the_o commission_n of_o heinous_a sin_n though_o never_o so_o secret_a by_o the_o series_n and_o dependency_n of_o cause_n one_o upon_o another_o in_o the_o disquisition_n whereof_o there_o be_v no_o end_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o cause_n of_o cause_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o give_v be_v unto_o all_o thing_n by_o the_o goodly_a order_n which_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o celestial_a body_n by_o the_o final_a cause_n one_o thing_n be_v refer_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o summum_fw-la benumb_v and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v god_n by_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o prophecy_n foretell_v long_o before_o their_o event_n by_o the_o consent_n of_o all_o nation_n in_o acknowledge_v this_o principle_n and_o final_o by_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n execute_v upon_o the_o wicked_a even_o in_o this_o life_n by_o all_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o this_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n although_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v so_o evident_a in_o itself_o that_o no_o argument_n can_v be_v bring_v to_o illustrate_v it_o see_v nothing_o be_v so_o clear_a and_o manifest_a §._o sect._n 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o god_n be_v or_o rather_o who_o he_o be_v for_o what_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o essence_n he_o have_v not_o reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v we_o capable_a of_o this_o knowledge_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n see_v he_o be_v infinite_a and_o we_o finite_a but_o who_o he_o be_v he_o have_v make_v know_v in_o his_o word_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v jehovah_n elohim_n a_o spirit_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n one_o in_o nature_n and_o three_o in_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o description_n it_o appear_v that_o god_n be_v primum_fw-la ens_fw-la and_o the_o first_o be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n of_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n as_o his_o name_n jehovah_n signify_v that_o he_o be_v uncreated_a and_o a_o spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n 23._o john_n 4._o 23._o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n have_v make_v he_o know_v unto_o we_o not_o so_o much_o thereby_o show_v his_o essence_n what_o he_o be_v which_o be_v ineffable_a and_o incomprehensible_a as_o distinguish_v he_o from_o all_o corporeal_a substance_n that_o he_o be_v but_o one_o because_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n wisdom_n power_n presence_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o it_o be_v against_o the_o nature_n of_o infiniteness_n to_o be_v more_o than_o one_o because_o he_o make_v and_o govern_v all_o as_o supreme_a monarch_n in_o which_o monarchy_n there_o can_v be_v no_o copartner_n and_o because_o he_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n from_o which_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v and_o upon_o which_o they_o whole_o depend_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n three_o we_o must_v know_v that_o this_o divine_a essence_n be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n the_o which_o perfection_n be_v see_v in_o his_o property_n which_o be_v not_o proper_o in_o god_n who_o be_v all_o essence_n and_o no_o quality_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n but_o according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o our_o shallow_a understanding_n neither_o do_v they_o differ_v from_o his_o essence_n nor_o one_o from_o another_o for_o god_n be_v one_o and_o of_o a_o most_o simple_a nature_n admit_v no_o division_n into_o part_n faculty_n or_o property_n nor_o yet_o any_o essential_a distinction_n but_o only_o in_o our_o comprehension_n or_o manner_n of_o understanding_n so_o as_o we_o must_v not_o take_v his_o property_n to_o be_v any_o part_n of_o his_o essence_n see_v every_o essential_a property_n be_v his_o whole_a essence_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o distinguish_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o diverse_a manner_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n yet_o not_o in_o themselves_o but_o be_v inseparable_a one_o from_o another_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v the_o wise_a god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o powerful_a god_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n goodness_n justice_n truth_n be_v all_o one_o in_o their_o essence_n there_o be_v in_o god_n but_o one_o most_o simple_a and_o pure_a act_n unto_o which_o diverse_a name_n be_v give_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o how_o it_o be_v diverse_o exercise_v towards_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o attribute_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o primary_n second_o secondary_a primary_n be_v those_o which_o declare_v unto_o we_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n as_o he_o be_v absolute_o in_o himself_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o god_n alone_o without_o communication_n to_o any_o other_o and_o in_o this_o number_n be_v god_n simplicity_n infiniteness_n eternity_n immensity_n immutability_n and_o omnipresence_n all-sufficiency_n and_o omnipotency_n his_o simplicity_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n by_o which_o
the_o exod._n 15._o 11._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o psal_n 145._o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o his_o nature_n be_v whole_o and_o most_o perfect_o just_a infinite_a in_o all_o virtue_n justice_n truth_n mercy_n and_o purity_n free_a from_o all_o vice_n iniquity_n and_o spot_n of_o any_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o a_o lover_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o sanctity_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o a_o hater_n of_o all_o vice_n and_o impurity_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a nature_n 9_o nature_n mat._n 5._o 45._o psal_n 145._o 8_o 9_o the_o beneficence_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o bounty_n and_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o good_a to_o the_o creature_n towards_o who_o he_o exercise_v free_o his_o beneficence_n and_o goodness_n 10._o goodness_n 1._o john_n 4._o 8_o 16._o john_n 3._o 35_o 16._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o love_v himself_o chief_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o the_o creature_n as_o they_o be_v good_a free_o approve_v reward_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o willing_a and_o perform_v all_o good_a unto_o they_o the_o 6._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o psal_n 86._o 15._o rom._n 11._o 6._o grace_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o extend_v his_o favour_n and_o benignity_n free_o unto_o his_o creature_n the_o 18._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o jud._n 10._o 16._o micah_n 7._o 18._o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v most_o pitiful_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n delight_v to_o help_v they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n the_o 11._o the_o exod._n 34._o 7._o ezrah_n 18._o 23._o &_o 33._o 11._o clemency_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o gentle_a and_o benign_a towards_o his_o creature_n in_o anger_n remember_v mercy_n and_o gracious_o pardon_v we_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n will_v rather_o the_o conversion_n than_o the_o death_n of_o sinner_n the_o 4._o the_o esa_n 30._o 18._o rom._n 2._o 4._o long-suffering_a and_o patience_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v note_v that_o he_o be_v patient_a in_o bear_v with_o sinner_n expect_v their_o repentance_n that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o the_o 17._o the_o psal_n 48._o 11._o &_o 145._o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o justice_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v infinite_o just_a in_o himself_o and_o exercise_v justice_n towards_o the_o creature_n be_v also_o the_o author_n of_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o they_o the_o 18._o the_o john_n 3._o 36._o rom._n 1._o 18._o anger_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a and_o free_a will_n in_o punish_v sin_n and_o all_o injury_n offer_v against_o himself_o or_o his_o church_n and_o people_n the_o 8._o the_o psal_n 5._o 4._o &_o 44._o 8._o hatred_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a will_n whereby_o he_o disallow_v detest_v and_o decree_v to_o punish_v evil_a and_o sin_n in_o his_o creature_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v god_n attribute_n whereby_o his_o nature_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v according_o serve_v he_o and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n now_o further_o we_o must_v know_v he_o in_o his_o person_n namely_o that_o howsoever_o he_o be_v but_o one_o in_o nature_n and_o essence_n yet_o he_o be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o a_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n be_v a_o subsistence_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n comprehend_v the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o essence_n in_o it_o but_o distinguish_v by_o a_o incommunicable_a property_n from_o other_o person_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v relation_n 7._o matth._n 3._o 16_o 17._o &_o 28._o 19_o joh_n 14._o 16._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 7._o or_o it_o be_v the_o godhead_n restrain_v or_o distinguish_v by_o his_o personal_a property_n and_o therefore_o every_o person_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a divine_a essence_n it_o follow_v that_o whatsoever_o agree_v absolute_o to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n do_v alike_o agree_v to_o every_o distinct_a person_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o every_o of_o the_o person_n that_o likewise_o agree_v to_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o from_o hence_o also_o it_o follow_v that_o these_o three_o divine_a person_n be_v in_o glory_n and_o all_o other_o attribute_n coequal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n coeternal_a but_o yet_o every_o one_o be_v distinct_a from_o other_o by_o their_o personal_a property_n so_o that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o beget_v be_v the_o father_n and_o not_o the_o son_n nor_o holy_a spirit_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o be_v beget_v be_v the_o son_n and_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o father_n and_o with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o proceed_v be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o neither_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n the_o father_n than_o be_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o have_v communicate_v his_o whole_a essence_n unto_o the_o son_n and_o so_o have_v beget_v he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n the_o son_n be_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o spirit_n because_o he_o proceed_v and_o as_o it_o be_v be_v breathe_v from_o they_o both_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n because_o he_o do_v immediate_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a and_o make_v they_o holy_a and_o the_o father_n and_o son_n do_v it_o mediate_o by_o he_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o brief_o speak_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o person_n now_o with_o like_a or_o more_o brevity_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o his_o work_n and_o action_n the_o which_o be_v either_o internal_a as_o the_o action_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n one_o towards_o another_o or_o external_a which_o be_v his_o operation_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o second_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o decree_n the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n purpose_v that_o all_o shall_v be_v do_v which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v do_v ordain_v all_o thing_n to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o the_o mean_n also_o with_o all_o circumstance_n whereby_o they_o attain_v unto_o it_o and_o this_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o or_o special_a to_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o angel_n and_o man_n god_n decree_n which_o respect_v man_n and_o angel_n be_v call_v predestination_n which_o be_v god_n eternal_a purpose_n whereby_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o reasonable_a creature_n to_o certain_a end_n and_o to_o the_o mean_n which_o conduce_v unto_o they_o of_o which_o there_o be_v two_o part_n election_n and_o reprobation_n election_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n he_o have_v purpose_v in_o christ_n to_o bring_v some_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n reprobation_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o his_o election_n to_o pass_v by_o some_o man_n and_o to_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v just_o be_v condemn_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n be_v a_o action_n or_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o in_o time_n he_o bring_v to_o pass_v all_o that_o he_o have_v eternal_o decree_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n the_o which_o be_v either_o temporary_a or_o eternal_a god_n temporary_a decree_n be_v general_a
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which_o tentation_n when_o he_o have_v yield_v by_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n he_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n of_o happiness_n into_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n misery_n and_o death_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o who_o sin_v in_o his_o loin_n he_o be_v no_o private_a person_n but_o the_o root_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o nature_n derive_v unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o natural_a propagation_n the_o which_o we_o call_v original_a sin_n whereby_o god_n image_n be_v deface_v in_o we_o and_o we_o disable_v unto_o all_o good_a and_o make_v prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a from_o which_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o maliciousness_n have_v spring_v the_o curse_a stream_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v god_n whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n of_o it_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o by_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v 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infinite_a value_n and_o dignity_n so_o as_o it_o become_v a_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n for_o as_o sin_n be_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o a_o privation_n become_v of_o infinite_a guilt_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n offend_v by_o it_o so_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n though_o temporary_a become_v of_o infinite_a value_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o person_n who_o suffer_v be_v god_n and_o man_n and_o as_o thus_o christ_n save_v we_o by_o his_o merit_n so_o also_o by_o his_o efficacy_n apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o word_n which_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o perform_v thereby_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o be_v therein_o promise_v for_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o covenant_n be_v proclaim_v and_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n thereof_o god_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o yea_o unite_n we_o unto_o he_o in_o one_o mystical_a body_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o so_o have_v we_o also_o right_a and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o union_n the_o chief_a bond_n on_o god_n part_n be_v his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o on_o our_o part_n a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v to_o perform_v all_o his_o promise_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o save_a knowledge_n or_o the_o main_a point_n which_o we_o be_v to_o know_v unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o i_o will_v not_o here_o have_v touch_v be_v not_o this_o knowledge_n necessary_a hereunto_o or_o will_v have_v handle_v they_o more_o full_o and_o exact_o but_o that_o i_o fear_v that_o they_o will_v cause_v this_o treatise_n too_o much_o to_o swell_v and_o far_o to_o exceed_v the_o limit_n which_o i_o have_v propose_v unto_o it_o and_o also_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v already_o publish_v many_o catechism_n and_o sum_n of_o divinity_n in_o which_o all_o man_n at_o their_o pleasure_n may_v find_v these_o and_o many_o other_o the_o like_a point_n of_o our_o christian_a religion_n thorough_o discuss_v cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o our_o knowledge_n be_v the_o quantity_n and_o measure_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v imperfect_a in_o the_o great_a perfection_n which_o in_o this_o life_n can_v be_v attain_v for_o as_o the_o apostle_n though_o he_o have_v receive_v abundance_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o such_o revelation_n as_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o be_v utter_v confess_v of_o himself_o together_o with_o other_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n and_o see_v 2._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 9_o 12._o &_o 8._o 2._o through_o a_o glass_n dark_o and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o know_v any_o thing_n namely_o in_o perfection_n he_o know_v nothing_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v for_o we_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 7._o heb._n 11._o 1._o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n and_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n unseen_a and_o not_o in_o vision_n and_o fruition_n neither_o can_v we_o attain_v to_o perfect_a knowledge_n until_o we_o attain_v unto_o perfect_a happiness_n which_o be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n but_o the_o life_n to_o come_v when_o we_o shall_v see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o shall_v know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v not_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v but_o by_o hear_v sign_n semblance_n and_o revelation_n but_o of_o vision_n fruition_n and_o most_o firm_a experience_n for_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o knowledge_n here_o consist_v most_o in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o not_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o quantity_n but_o in_o the_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n the_o which_o knowledge_n discover_v our_o ignorance_n that_o we_o may_v bewail_v it_o and_o
cause_v we_o not_o in_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o we_o have_v but_o see_v our_o imperfection_n to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n after_o a_o great_a measure_n till_o by_o attain_v to_o one_o degree_n after_o another_o we_o do_v in_o the_o end_n obtain_v with_o perfection_n of_o knowledge_n perfect_a happiness_n but_o yet_o in_o this_o imperfect_a knowledge_n there_o be_v diverse_a degree_n which_o according_o be_v diverse_o require_v that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o sufficient_a for_o we_o and_o our_o salvation_n first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a time_n of_o illumination_n for_o in_o the_o twilight_n of_o the_o law_n when_o as_o the_o sun_n be_v not_o yet_o rise_v there_o be_v not_o so_o great_a a_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n require_v as_o in_o the_o broad_a day_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o as_o god_n require_v some_o proportion_n between_o our_o sight_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o 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a_o flourish_a church_n such_o as_o we_o be_v he_o require_v the_o great_a measure_n where_o he_o have_v plant_v the_o most_o faithful_a ministry_n and_o therefore_o in_o this_o clear_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o liberal_a mean_n which_o god_n allow_v we_o we_o be_v to_o labour_v after_o a_o like_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o colossian_n let_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o dwell_v in_o you_o rich_o in_o all_o wisdom_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v not_o cease_v to_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n for_o they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n 9_o col._n 1._o 9_o of_o god_n will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n final_o that_o our_o knowledge_n may_v be_v acceptable_a there_o be_v a_o diverse_a measure_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o diverse_a calling_n as_o that_o the_o minister_n must_v exceed_v the_o people_n see_v they_o be_v appoint_v their_o teacher_n and_o 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ordinary_a catechism_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o render_v a_o account_n of_o their_o 11._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 15._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 1._o act._n 17._o 11._o faith_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v they_o to_o instruct_v those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n and_o to_o know_v and_o discern_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o and_o not_o hand_n over_o head_n receive_v whatsoever_o be_v deliver_v by_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o habit_n and_o place_n of_o a_o minister_n but_o to_o discern_v at_o least_o in_o main_a point_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o their_o faithful_a teacher_n from_o the_o error_n and_o untruth_n of_o false_a seducer_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o must_v be_v effectual_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o knowledge_n respect_v the_o quality_n of_o it_o 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unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o also_o will_v be_v the_o tongue_n to_o sing_v and_o give_v praise_n if_o it_o nourish_v evil_a thought_n like_o unto_o discord_n there_o can_v be_v no_o good_a music_n but_o if_o it_o be_v well_o tune_v we_o shall_v in_o sing_v hymn_n psalm_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o with_o grace_n and_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o make_v good_a speed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n desire_v first_o to_o have_v his_o heart_n in_o large_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n chief_o require_v the_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n the_o which_o also_o david_n chief_o 9_o pro._n 23_o 26._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n it_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v a_o 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o upright_a heart_n be_v his_o chief_a delight_n and_o though_o he_o require_v sincerity_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n yet_o above_o all_o he_o desire_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 7._o verse_n 7._o and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o desire_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n perfect_a service_n the_o lord_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v as_o perfect_v our_o weak_a and_o worthless_a endeavour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 8_o 12._o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n and_o asa_n who_o though_o their_o inward_a corruption_n do_v break_v out_o into_o diverse_a open_a sin_n yet_o because_o they_o prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o 3._o 2._o chr._n 19_o 3._o lord_n he_o esteem_v they_o
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n they_o be_v chief_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n and_o love_a purity_n and_o piety_n they_o delight_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o love_v purity_n and_o holiness_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v pure_a and_o holy_a see_v the_o cause_n of_o love_n be_v likeness_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o natural_o love_v especial_o of_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v because_o they_o most_o molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o and_o pollute_v the_o heart_n with_o their_o defilement_n hinder_v most_o our_o progress_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o thus_o paul_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v abhor_a all_o corruption_n and_o delight_v in_o god_n law_n hate_v that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o fountain_n by_o the_o 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o evil_a tree_n good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n if_o therefore_o the_o fruit_n we_o bear_v be_v pure_a and_o holy_a it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v if_o the_o stream_n be_v clear_a and_o sweet_a such_o also_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o if_o the_o coin_n we_o outward_o spend_v and_o use_v in_o our_o christian_a trade_v one_o with_o another_o be_v currant_n of_o pure_a metal_n and_o the_o right_a stamp_n then_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o our_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o we_o which_o will_v make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v never_o be_v too_o earnest_a in_o seek_v his_o glory_n nor_o too_o intent_n and_o fervent_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a property_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o they_o and_o therefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o grace_n at_o all_o where_o zeal_n be_v want_v that_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n &_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v no_o zeal_n there_o can_v be_v no_o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o sign_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n final_o that_o lukewarmenesse_a be_v most_o loathsome_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o those_o who_o be_v so_o he_o will_v spew_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o the_o second_o virtue_n arise_v from_o love_n be_v joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n when_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o love_v he_o again_o taste_v for_o the_o present_a how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v and_o persuade_v ourselves_o of_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v exceed_o delight_v and_o even_o glory_n in_o the_o assurance_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o thing_n belove_v and_o as_o the_o more_o excellent_a any_o thing_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n the_o more_o our_o love_n exceed_v so_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n such_o also_o be_v our_o joy_n when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o and_o therefore_o needs_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n because_o our_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v proportion_v to_o his_o goodness_n and_o excellency_n and_o our_o joy_n to_o our_o love_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o divine_a joy_n swallow_v up_o all_o worldly_a grief_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o glory_n not_o only_o in_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o also_o in_o persecution_n and_o tribulation_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o psal_n 37._o 4._o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v rejoice_v evermore_o delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n which_o if_o we_o attain_v unto_o then_o have_v we_o even_o in_o this_o life_n the_o first_o beginning_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o consist_v in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v this_o joy_n be_v to_o labour_v after_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n for_o we_o can_v have_v it_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o and_o through_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o by_o who_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o joy_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o peace_n with_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o joy_v this_o peace_n three_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o have_v it_o seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n may_v uphold_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o temporary_a cross_n and_o affliction_n final_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o feel_v god_n love_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o shall_v best_o discern_v by_o find_v they_o inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n approve_a to_o be_v sincere_a by_o our_o care_n to_o flee_v all_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o we_o enjoy_v god_n in_o this_o mutual_a love_n we_o shall_v in_o all_o estate_n glory_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o worldly_a extremity_n comfort_v ourselves_o with_o david_n in_o the_o lord_n 6._o 1._o sam._n 30._o 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o our_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o three_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v unfeigned_a thankfulness_n for_o when_o in_o consideration_n of_o god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n towards_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o we_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o his_o love_n and_o replenish_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a then_o do_v we_o think_v with_o david_n what_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o find_v no_o possible_a mean_n of_o make_v the_o least_o requital_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n we_o do_v at_o last_o resolve_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n both_o by_o our_o word_n in_o praise_v and_o magnify_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n by_o glorify_v he_o our_o benefactor_n who_o have_v be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o see_v we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o our_o love_n of_o god_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o be_v the_o root_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o rejoice_v in_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o it_o for_o this_o thankfulness_n be_v a_o virtue_n whereby_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o be_v inward_o thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o outward_o express_v it_o by_o praise_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n whereby_o it_o appear_v what_o be_v require_v to_o this_o virtue_n of_o thankfulness_n first_o that_o we_o apprehend_v god_n love_n and_o inward_o rejoice_v in_o it_o have_v our_o heart_n thorough_o affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o us._n second_o that_o we_o do_v not_o ascribe_v the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v unto_o any_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o thing_n else_o but_o only_o unto_o god_n as_o our_o supreme_a and_o chief_a benefactor_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a three_o that_o we_o do_v not_o smother_v our_o thankfulness_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o cause_v it_o to_o break_v forth_o first_o in_o our_o word_n by_o praise_v &_o magnify_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v it_o become_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v thankful_a and_o second_o in_o 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o our_o work_n by_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v unto_o god_n in_o who_o our_o soul_n delight_v that_o so_o the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n we_o may_v cause_v they_o also_o to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o the_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n both_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n plenty_n and_o penury_n health_n and_o sickness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n 19_o eph._n 5._o 18_o 19_o in_o your_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o job_n who_o bless_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o his_o substance_n 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o and_o in_o the_o church_n grievous_o afflict_v who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o her_o calamity_n do_v acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o 32._o lam._n 3._o 32._o consume_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o this_o duty_n and_o enable_v to_o perform_v it_o be_v first_o to_o consider_v that_o this_o thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v good_a pleasant_a and_o comely_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v good_a
which_o may_v hinder_v we_o as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n carnal_a security_n worldly_a distraction_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a profaneness_n and_o small_a esteem_n of_o the_o word_n excessive_a eat_n or_o drink_v conceit_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n as_o though_o little_a or_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n of_o our_o teacher_n hypocrisy_n curiosity_n itch_a 12._o jam._n 1._o 21._o luke_n 18._o 34._o act_n 17._o 20._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11_o 12._o ear_n factious_a affection_n whereby_o man_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n hear_v or_o not_o hear_v according_a to_o that_o opinion_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o he_o that_o speak_v and_o partly_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o use_v all_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o the_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o to_o consider_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v namely_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n which_o will_v further_o and_o seal_v up_o unto_o we_o our_o salvation_n or_o condemnation_n and_o be_v either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n and_o make_v we_o one_o step_n near_o either_o to_o heaven_n or_o hell_n for_o god_n word_n shall_v never_o return_v void_a but_o accomplish_v what_o he_o please_v and_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o end_n for_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o which_o we_o hear_v which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n love_n of_o god_n zeal_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o to_o find_v out_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o they_o and_o our_o spiritual_a want_n that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o supply_v in_o this_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n four_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o repentance_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o that_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o faith_n without_o which_o our_o hear_n will_v not_o profit_v us._n final_o we_o must_v use_v faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o god_n will_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o minister_n in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v our_o next_o duty_n be_v that_o set_v aside_o all_o worldly_a impediment_n we_o resort_v unto_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o second_o sort_n of_o duty_n respect_v the_o action_n of_o hear_v itself_o unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o 48._o ãâ¦ã_o s._n 10._o 33._o â_o thes_n 2._o 13._o ãâ¦ã_o 4._o 20._o â_o 19_o 48._o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n avoid_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o all_o distraction_n wander_a thought_n private_a read_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n final_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v apply_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o profit_n by_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v doctrine_n 21._o luke_n 8._o 15._o &_o 2_o 19_o pro._n 4._o 21._o confutation_n reproof_n or_o consolation_n receive_v the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n and_o there_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o precious_a treasure_n for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o three_o and_o last_o sort_n be_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v which_o be_v first_o to_o meditate_v on_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n and_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n second_o conference_n with_o other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v mutual_a helper_n for_o the_o understanding_n remember_v embrace_v and_o practise_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v three_o that_o we_o sanctify_v the_o word_n unto_o our_o use_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o christ_n institution_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n more_o especial_o unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o receive_v it_o worthy_o to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a duty_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o the_o communion_n before_o that_o we_o due_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o this_o holy_a action_n which_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o be_v qualify_v with_o such_o save_a grace_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o which_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n as_o after_o that_o spiritual_a food_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o nourish_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a second_o knowledge_n of_o the_o main_n principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n respect_v either_o god_n or_o ourselves_o without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n no_o more_o than_o a_o blind_a man_n can_v by_o his_o bodily_a sight_n discern_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n three_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a sanctification_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o righteousness_n four_o unfeigned_a repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n four_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n approve_v by_o our_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n and_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o offend_v second_o after_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v require_v unfeigned_a humiliation_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n especial_o in_o these_o save_a grace_n before_o speak_v of_o second_o a_o hunger_a after_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v especial_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v purposely_o ordain_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n in_o these_o grace_n three_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o especial_o of_o those_o which_o have_v come_v to_o our_o mind_n in_o our_o examination_n wherein_o we_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n four_o a_o steadfast_a resolution_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o faithful_a promise_n to_o god_n that_o if_o he_o will_v in_o christ_n accept_v of_o we_o though_o not_o prepare_v according_a to_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n but_o
sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o do_v not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o citizen_n of_o the_o earth_n where_o we_o have_v no_o abide_v place_n but_o that_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n 20._o phil._n 3._o 20._o in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o we_o expect_v a_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v withdraw_v our_o affiance_n and_o trust_n from_o the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o earthly_a help_n and_o prop_n which_o will_v most_o fail_v we_o when_o we_o most_o rely_v upon_o they_o and_o fasten_v they_o whole_o upon_o god_n the_o immovable_a rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o our_o chief_a tower_n of_o strength_n rest_v upon_o 10._o psal_n 18._o 1._o pro._n 18._o 10._o he_o at_o all_o time_n and_o for_o all_o thing_n provision_n in_o time_n of_o want_n protection_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n as_o well_o in_o the_o absence_n as_o presence_n of_o all_o inferior_a mean_n know_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o gracious_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o 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god_n we_o shall_v become_v bold_a and_o courageous_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o care_v great_o what_o man_n can_v say_v or_o do_v we_o will_v yield_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o god_n commandment_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_a israelite_n sound_a member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o loyal_a subject_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n of_o who_o it_o be_v prophesy_v that_o they_o shall_v return_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o david_n their_o king_n and_o shall_v fear_v the_o 5._o hos_fw-la 3._o 5._o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n in_o the_o latter_a day_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v cleave_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a love_n four_o unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o do_v adhere_v unto_o he_o by_o most_o fervent_a love_n set_v our_o affection_n upon_o he_o and_o 37._o matth._n 22_o 37._o love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n with_o all_o our_o mind_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n and_o that_o we_o daily_o and_o continual_o renew_v our_o love_n by_o consider_v that_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n infinite_a in_o all_o excellency_n beauty_n mercy_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o most_o lovely_a and_o amiable_a and_o also_o towards_o we_o most_o good_a and_o gracious_a benign_a and_o bountiful_a in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v to_o esteem_v it_o our_o chief_a happiness_n to_o be_v by_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o we_o towards_o he_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o enjoy_v he_o as_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o blessedness_n for_o if_o worldly_a man_n do_v place_n all_o their_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o earthly_a thing_n unto_o which_o by_o love_n their_o heart_n be_v firm_o unite_v as_o the_o ambitious_a man_n in_o the_o enjoy_n of_o his_o desire_a honour_n the_o covetous_a man_n of_o his_o belove_a riches_n the_o voluptuous_a man_n of_o his_o wish_a pleasure_n the_o carnal_a lover_n in_o the_o obtain_n of_o his_o love_n how_o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o esteem_v it_o the_o top_n and_o perfection_n of_o our_o felicity_n when_o by_o fervent_a love_n we_o enjoy_v god_n be_v inseparable_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o delight_n as_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n with_o our_o mutual_a and_o sweet_a embracement_n intercourse_n of_o kindness_n and_o token_n and_o testimony_n of_o love_n towards_o one_o another_o in_o which_o love_n if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o happy_a our_o daily_a care_n must_v be_v to_o wean_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o fasten_v and_o fix_v upon_o god_n and_o as_o man_n when_o they_o will_v intend_v the_o whole_a strength_n of_o their_o sight_n to_o the_o more_o perfect_a behold_v of_o a_o object_n do_v wink_v with_o one_o eye_n that_o all_o the_o visual_a spirit_n be_v collect_v in_o the_o other_o they_o may_v more_o vigorous_o and_o exact_o discern_v and_o comprehend_v it_o so_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o whole_a key_n and_o influence_n of_o our_o affection_n direct_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v shut_v and_o avert_v they_o from_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v comprehend_v and_o embrace_v he_o with_o more_o perfection_n when_o they_o be_v whole_o and_o sole_o fix_v on_o he_o beside_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o jealous_a god_n who_o can_v endure_v no_o corrival_n in_o his_o love_n and_o much_o less_o that_o we_o shall_v share_v and_o divide_v our_o heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n he_o can_v abide_v that_o profess_v ourselves_o his_o chaste_a spouse_n we_o shall_v like_v filthy_a strumpet_n have_v our_o heart_n go_v a_o whore_v after_o strange_a lover_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o that_o soul_n can_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o gracious_a visitation_n of_o the_o lord_n 3_o impleri_fw-la visitationibus_fw-la domini_fw-la anima_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la quae_fw-la bis_fw-la distractionibus_fw-la subiacet_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n in_o ascens_n domini_fw-la serm._n 3_o which_o be_v subject_a to_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o it_o be_v empty_v of_o they_o by_o so_o much_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o fill_v of_o the_o other_o if_o much_o then_o much_o if_o little_a then_o little_a for_o if_o the_o apostle_n adhere_v to_o the_o lord_n bodily_a presence_n which_o be_v most_o holy_a can_v not_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n till_o he_o be_v take_v from_o they_o how_o can_v thou_o hope_v who_o be_v glue_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o world_n and_o thy_o filthy_a flesh_n to_o have_v the_o sweet_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n unless_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o renounce_v these_o carnal_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v daily_a to_o have_v our_o communion_n with_o god_n increase_v the_o five_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o our_o daily_a seek_v of_o god_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v more_o and_o more_o to_o have_v our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o increase_v and_o the_o comfortable_a fellowship_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o end_n it_o must_v be_v our_o daily_a exercise_n to_o purge_v and_o purify_v they_o by_o faith_n from_o all_o noisome_a corruption_n and_o sinful_a thought_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a temple_n and_o habitation_n for_o this_o pure_a and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o and_o to_o deck_v and_o adorn_v they_o with_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o will_v cause_v he_o to_o keep_v his_o residence_n
be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o 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benefit_n we_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o by_o meditate_v on_o they_o but_o yet_o principal_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o fountain_n and_o raise_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v god_n infinite_a love_n testify_v chief_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n from_o which_o we_o may_v descend_v to_o the_o particular_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_v late_o receive_v as_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o otherwise_o want_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o have_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n that_o he_o have_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o terror_n of_o the_o night_n with_o which_o other_o have_v be_v affright_v and_o have_v gracious_o preserve_v our_o life_n from_o sudden_a death_n with_o which_o other_o lie_v down_o in_o health_n and_o security_n have_v be_v attach_v before_o the_o morning_n add_v unto_o our_o day_n and_o give_v we_o still_o time_n of_o repentance_n with_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n after_o which_o meditation_n on_o god_n mercy_n we_o may_v take_v such_o occasion_n as_o be_v present_o offer_v to_o furnish_v our_o mind_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n good_a affection_n and_o desire_n as_o our_o awakn_n out_o of_o sleep_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o awaken_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n or_o rather_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a 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it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o 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he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o accidental_a of_o which_o there_o can_v for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v give_v any_o general_a and_o certain_a rule_n but_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o order_n after_o a_o decent_a &_o comely_a manner_n and_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o further_a of_o those_o internal_a duty_n before_o speak_v of_o which_o be_v essential_a and_o always_o necessary_a the_o first_o be_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v further_o our_o inward_a humility_n reverence_n and_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o former_a time_n &_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o country_n where_o we_o live_v use_v those_o gesture_n which_o be_v use_v in_o they_o to_o express_v external_a worship_n humility_n and_o reverence_n as_o among_o we_o stand_v kneeling_z uncover_v of_o the_o head_n lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n and_o in_o extraordinary_a and_o great_a humiliation_n prostrate_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n cast_v down_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o look_v towards_o heaven_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o breast_n as_o bewail_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n therein_o contain_v in_o all_o which_o our_o chief_a endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v answer_n unto_o the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n without_o which_o they_o be_v but_o hypocritical_a show_n the_o second_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n so_o often_o as_o convenient_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 14_o 15._o &_o 71._o 23_o 24._o &_o 119._o 171._o hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o god_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v by_o it_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o that_o he_o himself_o need_v it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
table-conference_n either_o propound_n or_o admit_v knotty_a and_o hard_a question_n or_o polemicall_a dispute_n and_o difficult_a and_o subtle_a controversy_n both_o because_o these_o oftentime_o through_o pride_n and_o over-eag_a handle_n do_v heat_n the_o heart_n and_o cause_n wrangle_v and_o contention_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v not_o suitable_a and_o seasonable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v for_o it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o refection_n and_o refresh_n and_o not_o of_o toil_n and_o labour_n either_o to_o body_n or_o mind_n and_o we_o must_v let_v our_o bow_n stand_v unbend_v that_o they_o may_v afterward_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o shoot_v and_o not_o be_v still_o draw_v our_o arrow_n to_o the_o head_n it_o be_v a_o time_n to_o recover_v our_o spend_a spirit_n &_o not_o to_o consume_v and_o waste_v they_o which_o will_v not_o only_o make_v our_o mind_n unfit_a for_o employment_n for_o if_o we_o toil_v they_o when_o they_o shall_v rest_v they_o 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house_n for_o all_o comer_n and_o so_o to_o make_v it_o worse_o than_o a_o common_a inn_n a_o cage_n of_o unclean_a bird_n and_o a_o place_n of_o all_o misrule_n and_o disorder_n which_o be_v the_o hospitality_n of_o able_a man_n in_o the_o day_n of_o ignorance_n who_o be_v more_o to_o be_v praise_v for_o their_o bounty_n and_o zeal_n to_o housekeep_v then_o for_o their_o piety_n and_o prudence_n but_o see_v our_o guest_n must_v be_v our_o companion_n for_o the_o time_n of_o which_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v make_v great_a choice_n therefore_o beside_o those_o who_o bond_n of_o society_n kindred_n trade_v and_o commerce_n and_o such_o like_a respect_n and_o those_o that_o resort_n unto_o we_o as_o stranger_n or_o by_o some_o casual_a and_o extraordinary_a accident_n we_o be_v in_o our_o common_a course_n as_o near_o as_o we_o can_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o only_a as_o be_v know_v unto_o we_o at_o least_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o charity_n to_o be_v virtuous_a and_o religious_a and_o among_o these_o such_o especial_o as_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n either_o to_o make_v we_o more_o rich_a in_o knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n and_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n or_o at_o least_o to_o be_v enrich_v of_o us._n by_o which_o kind_n of_o meeting_n we_o may_v receive_v singular_a comfort_n and_o benefit_n see_v this_o good_a society_n and_o kind_a familiarity_n between_o christian_n be_v a_o notable_a bond_n of_o love_n and_o a_o excellent_a and_o effectual_a mean_n for_o the_o mutual_a stir_v up_o of_o god_n grace_n in_o one_o another_o and_o for_o their_o strengthen_n &_o encourage_v unto_o every_o good_a duty_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v desire_v that_o that_o ancient_a custom_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n of_o love-feast_n among_o christian_n be_v more_o in_o use_n in_o these_o 46._o act._n 2._o 46._o day_n that_o we_o may_v not_o so_o deserve_o lie_v open_a to_o that_o aspersion_n of_o worldling_n namely_o that_o where_o religion_n be_v plant_v there_o all_o good_a neighbourhood_n and_o friendly_a meeting_n be_v almost_o quite_o lay_v aside_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o decay_n that_o so_o they_o be_v remove_v this_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n among_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v restore_v and_o first_o when_o man_n be_v whole_o carnal_a and_o set_v altogether_o on_o fleshly_a delight_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o they_o take_v pleasure_n in_o one_o another_o company_n see_v they_o be_v mutual_a helper_n in_o this_o worldly_a joy_n and_o so_o if_o we_o be_v in_o any_o perfection_n spiritual_o mind_v we_o will_v take_v much_o more_o delight_n in_o consort_a together_o because_o it_o will_v tend_v much_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o christian_a comfort_n but_o when_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n those_o carnal_a joy_n and_o unlawful_a pleasure_n be_v so_o cry_v down_o that_o some_o forbear_v they_o out_o of_o conscience_n and_o some_o to_o avoid_v the_o shame_n of_o profaneness_n there_o follow_v a_o breach_n of_o society_n and_o familiarity_n because_o the_o bond_n be_v break_v that_o hold_v it_o together_o the_o which_o be_v not_o repair_v and_o reunited_a till_o in_o stead_n thereof_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a bond_n to_o link_v we_o together_o and_o this_o be_v so_o weak_a among_o most_o christian_n which_o still_o remain_v more_o flesh_n than_o spirit_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o there_o be_v seldom_o any_o good_a meeting_n see_v the_o bond_n be_v no_o strong_a of_o such_o society_n and_o familiarity_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v more_o spiritual_a they_o will_v find_v in_o they_o more_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o so_o entertain_v they_o with_o more_o ardency_n of_o affection_n another_o cause_n which_o be_v but_o a_o branch_n of_o the_o former_a be_v that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n carnal_a love_n which_o be_v of_o old_a a_o strong_a bond_n of_o fellowship_n be_v not_o 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vain_a idle_a and_o sinful_a dream_n and_o contrariwise_o dispose_v we_o even_o in_o our_o sleep_n to_o good_a thought_n and_o cogitation_n three_o if_o we_o thus_o keep_v they_o well-ordered_a at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a night_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o more_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n keep_v they_o in_o this_o state_n the_o day_n follow_v and_o have_v they_o apt_a and_o ready_a unto_o the_o well-performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n for_o as_o those_o oven_n be_v easy_o heat_n in_o the_o morning_n in_o which_o we_o bake_v in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o fire_n soon_o kindle_v when_o we_o rise_v which_o we_o well_o rake_v up_o and_o cover_v when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n so_o if_o we_o be_v thus_o exercise_v over_o night_n we_o shall_v find_v the_o spiritual_a warmth_n thereof_o make_v we_o able_a and_o active_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o by_o add_v some_o new_a fuel_n unto_o this_o holy_a fire_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o facility_n and_o comfort_n cause_v it_o to_o burn_v and_o blaze_v out_o in_o all_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n final_o if_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o thus_o keep_v our_o lamp_n trim_v night_n &_o day_n be_v always_o in_o readiness_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o sudden_a approach_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n but_o at_o the_o least_o noise_n of_o his_o come_n we_o shall_v rise_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o so_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n we_o shall_v there_o eternal_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n and_o those_o ravish_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o us._n cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o
communion_n of_o saint_n careful_o avoid_v the_o proud_a superstitious_a and_o ignorant_a practice_n of_o those_o who_o in_o god_n public_a service_n make_v a_o rent_n in_o the_o congregation_n read_v of_o a_o book_n when_o other_o be_v pray_v and_o pray_v private_o to_o themselves_o when_o they_o shall_v join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o people_n in_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n first_o then_o when_o the_o minister_n pray_v we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o he_o as_o be_v our_o spokesman_n who_o in_o our_o name_n as_o well_o as_o his_o own_o make_v know_v our_o suit_n unto_o god_n and_o return_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v to_o accompany_v he_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n with_o such_o reverence_n and_o attention_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n as_o if_o his_o tongue_n be_v the_o interpreter_n of_o our_o heart_n but_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n i_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o here_o pass_v they_o over_o second_o we_o must_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n diligent_o and_o attentive_o when_o it_o be_v read_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n minister_n not_o slight_v it_o over_o as_o a_o duty_n of_o small_a moment_n which_o we_o may_v as_o well_o perform_v at_o home_n see_v this_o ministerial_a read_n in_o the_o congregation_n be_v more_o effectual_a for_o our_o spiritual_a good_a than_o our_o private_a read_n even_o as_o a_o sermon_n preach_v be_v more_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a than_o a_o sermon_n read_v because_o these_o public_a mean_n be_v god_n holy_a ordinance_n the_o which_o he_o accompany_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n infuse_v by_o they_o more_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n into_o those_o who_o right_o use_v they_o then_o by_o private_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o our_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o the_o three_o duty_n be_v that_o we_o careful_o and_o diligent_o 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mind_n and_o heart_n to_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o 20._o luk._n 4._o 20._o wander_a thought_n but_o our_o eye_n must_v be_v fasten_v upon_o the_o preacher_n as_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hearer_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o like_o they_o 48._o chap._n 19_o 48._o we_o must_v hang_v upon_o his_o lip_n as_o the_o child_n upon_o his_o mother_n breast_n to_o suck_v from_o they_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o neither_o must_v we_o want_v only_o affect_v the_o froth_n of_o humane_a wit_n and_o eloquence_n but_o the_o pure_a and_o powerful_a word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v our_o soul_n not_o such_o flash_n and_o idle_a conceit_n as_o tickle_v the_o ear_n but_o never_o pierce_v the_o heart_n and_o work_v a_o present_a delight_n but_o neither_o inform_v the_o judgement_n nor_o reform_v the_o affection_n but_o sound_a doctrine_n and_o wholesome_a nourishment_n for_o no_o more_o be_v the_o minister_n bind_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n plain_o and_o profitable_o than_o the_o people_n to_o hunger_n after_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o wholesome_a food_n of_o their_o soul_n which_o be_v fit_a to_o nourish_v they_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n three_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n see_v 1._o psal_n 110._o 3._o esa_n 2._o 2._o psal_n 122._o 1._o as_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n so_o a_o cheerful_a receiver_n and_o hearer_n and_o in_o all_o duty_n especial_o require_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v the_o better_o do_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o the_o word_n be_v the_o spiritual_a seed_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o beget_v unto_o god_n the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o preserve_v spiritual_a strength_n and_o nourish_v they_o to_o life_n eternal_a the_o light_n that_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n the_o physic_n that_o cure_v we_o of_o our_o corruption_n the_o mean_n of_o work_v in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o of_o assure_v unto_o we_o everlasting_a happiness_n four_o we_o must_v bring_v faith_n to_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n without_o which_o it_o will_v profit_v we_o nothing_o 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v by_o which_o faith_n we_o do_v not_o only_o steadfast_o believe_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v sound_o deliver_v out_o of_o god_n word_n but_o also_o effectual_o apply_v they_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n as_o if_o they_o be_v speak_v to_o none_o but_o us._n and_o thus_o we_o must_v apply_v the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o our_o humiliation_n that_o we_o may_v escape_v god_n judgement_n instruction_n for_o our_o information_n admonition_n and_o reprehension_n for_o our_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n counsel_n for_o our_o direction_n and_o consolation_n for_o our_o comfort_n by_o which_o application_n we_o make_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n our_o peculiar_a nourishment_n for_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o all_o god_n grace_n in_o us._n five_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o humility_n submit_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o as_o god_n ordinance_n and_o sceptre_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o be_v rule_v and_o govern_v direct_v and_o instruct_v admonish_v and_o reprove_v by_o it_o that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v mighty_a in_o we_o to_o cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v way_n for_o god_n grace_n against_o all_o opposition_n of_o carnal_a reason_n and_o proud_a will_n final_o we_o must_v hear_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o this_o religious_a duty_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o our_o main_a end_n that_o know_v his_o will_n we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o yield_v unto_o it_o entire_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n and_o next_o unto_o it_o our_o own_o salvation_n by_o be_v edify_v thereby_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v daily_o profit_v in_o attain_v unto_o these_o end_n we_o must_v labour_v not_o only_o to_o conceive_v and_o understand_v what_o we_o hear_v but_o also_o to_o apply_v it_o unto_o our_o own_o use_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o not_o to_o hear_v it_o as_o a_o unprofitable_a discourse_n suffer_v it_o to_o go_v out_o at_o the_o one_o ear_n as_o it_o come_v in_o at_o the_o other_o but_o to_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o faithful_a memory_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o preacher_n method_n and_o order_n as_o the_o coherence_n of_o his_o text_n with_o that_o which_o go_v before_o and_o follow_v after_o the_o main_a drift_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o that_o scripture_n the_o explication_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n the_o division_n of_o the_o text_n into_o its_o several_a part_n and_o branch_n the_o main_a point_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o they_o several_o and_o in_o order_n how_o they_o be_v prove_v by_o scripture_n or_o reason_n ground_v on_o they_o illustrate_v by_o similitude_n and_o enforce_v by_o exhortation_n and_o final_o the_o use_n which_o be_v raise_v out_o of_o they_o for_o confutation_n of_o error_n admonition_n reprehension_n or_o consolation_n or_o if_o this_o method_n be_v not_o observe_v which_o ordinary_o be_v most_o profitable_a in_o a_o mix_a and_o vulgar_a auditory_a but_o the_o main_a point_n in_o the_o text_n be_v handle_v by_o way_n of_o common_a place_n then_o be_v we_o to_o observe_v his_o definition_n of_o the_o
heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n the_o devil_n idol_n and_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n 21._o 1_o king_n 18._o 21._o like_o the_o israelite_n which_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o baal_n the_o true_a jehovah_n 33._o 2._o king_n 17._o 33._o and_o idol_n of_o the_o heathen_n and_o the_o samaritan_n who_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v their_o own_o god_n and_o of_o such_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n complain_v their_o heart_n say_v he_o be_v divide_v namely_o between_o the_o true_a jehovah_n and_o 2._o hos_fw-la 10._o 2._o their_o idol_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n call_v they_o double-minded_n who_o 8._o jam._n 1._o 8._o be_v unstable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n one_o while_o offer_v unto_o god_n some_o formal_a service_n and_o another_o while_n serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o as_o they_o have_v double_a heart_n so_o also_o double_a tongue_n speak_v vanity_n 2._o psal_n 12._o 2._o to_o their_o neighbour_n with_o flatter_a lip_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n or_o a_o double_a heart_n the_o second_o be_v sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o guile_n and_o falsehood_n when_o as_o we_o worship_v god_n in_o simplicity_n truth_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n do_v lay_v aside_o all_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o by-respect_n and_o do_v they_o only_o in_o conscience_n of_o his_o commandment_n and_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n seek_v he_o therein_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o worldly_a end_n like_o servile_a mercenary_n who_o serve_v their_o master_n not_o out_o of_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o only_o for_o their_o own_o gain_n and_o advantage_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n which_o make_v man_n to_o content_v themselves_o with_o outward_a show_n which_o have_v no_o substance_n with_o outward_a profession_n without_o all_o sound_a practice_n with_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o religion_n without_o the_o soul_n of_o sincerity_n or_o any_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n appear_v in_o their_o action_n and_o with_o a_o formal_a false_a and_o counterfeit_a service_n in_o the_o outward_a man_n without_o any_o substance_n or_o truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 1._o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o now_o because_o these_o two_o be_v never_o sever_v neither_o in_o the_o subject_n nor_o in_o our_o practice_n i_o will_v not_o disjoin_v they_o in_o my_o discourse_n but_o will_v show_v first_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o our_o service_n unto_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n and_o then_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o for_o the_o former_a we_o be_v to_o embrace_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o prefer_v they_o much_o before_o all_o outward_a duty_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o glorious_a for_o he_o love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n and_o esteem_v it_o far_o 17_o psa_fw-la 51._o 6_o 16_o 17_o above_o all_o legal_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o after_o all_o they_o be_v abrogate_a and_o abolish_v retain_v it_o still_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o as_o david_n also_o 17._o 1._o chron._n 29._o 17._o speak_v in_o another_o place_n he_o tri_v the_o heart_n and_o have_v pleasure_n in_o uprightness_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n look_v to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o but_o the_o lord_n look_v upon_o the_o heart_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o chief_o require_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n in_o all_o his_o service_n thou_o shall_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n so_o joshuah_n 16._o deut._n 26._o 16._o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o samuel_n fear_v the_o 24._o josh_n 24._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 24._o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o this_o god_n require_v of_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o and_o david_n of_o his_o son_n 9_o gen._n 17._o 1._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o final_o our_o saviour_n faith_n that_o he_o require_v it_o of_o all_o who_o offer_v to_o do_v he_o any_o service_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n so_o also_o they_o 24._o john_n 4._o 24._o shall_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o as_o we_o must_v general_o observe_v it_o in_o all_o god_n worship_n so_o in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o for_o we_o must_v call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n if_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v hear_v we_o we_o must_v with_o david_n praise_n god_n with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o sing_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n we_o must_v not_o chief_o respect_v the_o vocal_a tune_n but_o make_v melody_n unto_o the_o lord_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o col._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o we_o must_v keep_v unto_o god_n the_o spiritual_a passeover_n not_o with_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n but_o with_o the_o unleavened_a bread_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o give_v our_o alm_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n and_o 23._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o col._n 3._o 23._o in_o a_o word_n whatsoever_o duty_n we_o perform_v unto_o other_o we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o condemn_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n as_o vice_n which_o be_v most_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o yea_o so_o much_o do_v the_o lord_n abhor_v it_o that_o in_o the_o law_n he_o 10._o exod._n 12._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o levit._fw-la 22._o 19_o deut._n 22._o 9_o 10._o forbid_v the_o very_a sign_n and_o show_n of_o it_o he_o will_v have_v no_o leaven_n in_o his_o passeover_n nor_o their_o garment_n make_v of_o linsey-woolsey_n nor_o their_o field_n plough_v with_o a_o ox_n and_o a_o ass_n nor_o sow_v with_o seed_n of_o diverse_a kind_n not_o that_o god_n care_v for_o these_o thing_n but_o to_o show_v under_o these_o type_n and_o shadow_n how_o much_o he_o detest_v all_o hypocrisy_n and_o double-dealing_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n second_o this_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n because_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o obedience_n as_o perfect_v which_o spring_v from_o it_o though_o it_o be_v stain_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o join_v with_o many_o imperfection_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n integrity_n and_o perfection_n be_v promiscuous_o put_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o and_o those_o be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o in_o simplicity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n labour_v after_o perfection_n and_o serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n as_o noah_n abraham_n job_n david_n asa_n zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n though_o they_o have_v many_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v record_v of_o they_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o best_a grace_n or_o rather_o the_o most_o glorious_a show_n of_o they_o and_o the_o most_o 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preserve_n and_o nourish_v of_o all_o our_o other_o part_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o first_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v we_o to_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n and_o of_o beginning_n in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n by_o which_o as_o inward_a cause_n we_o outward_o move_v in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o and_o also_o of_o so_o quicken_a and_o reviue_v we_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n thus_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o god_n 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o strong_a power_n whereby_o he_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n into_o the_o the_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o we_o for_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o ever_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v our_o spiritual_a 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n because_o be_v dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o regeneration_n thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v yea_o even_o then_o be_v that_o 25._o joh._n 5._o 25._o the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o live_v that_o be_v those_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n shall_v be_v quicken_v and_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o word_n preach_v for_o at_o this_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o whole_a discourse_n aim_v and_o as_o we_o have_v first_o our_o spiritual_a life_n from_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n so_o also_o our_o cleanse_n and_o sanctification_n from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n whereby_o we_o be_v whole_o disable_v unto_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o they_o be_v clean_o through_o his_o word_n which_o he_o have_v speak_v unto_o 3._o joh._n 15._o 3._o they_o by_o which_o mean_v he_o desire_v his_o father_n in_o his_o holy_a prayer_n to_o sanctify_v they_o more_o and_o more_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n 17._o joh._n 17._o 17._o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o our_o saviour_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o 26._o ephes_n 5._o 26._o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n and_o impli_v elsewhere_o that_o we_o can_v ordinary_o have_v faith_n by_o which_o the_o just_a man_n live_v but_o by_o the_o preach_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o be_v by_o man_n preach_v unto_o we_o for_o then_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o will_v be_v quicken_v unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n whereas_o common_a and_o woeful_a experience_n teach_v we_o that_o after_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v long_o preach_v in_o diverse_a place_n the_o great_a number_n remain_v unregenerate_a and_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n nor_o yet_o as_o unto_o a_o principal_a and_o chief_a cause_n of_o reviue_v we_o for_o this_o be_v to_o make_v a_o idol_n of_o it_o by_o attribute_v unto_o it_o god_n prerogative_n and_o peculiar_a 9_o math._n 23._o 9_o action_n who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o regenerate_v we_o as_o he_o only_o can_v first_o create_v us._n but_o we_o be_v to_o attribute_v this_o virtue_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n to_o the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o come_n from_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o sanctify_v to_o this_o use_n of_o give_v spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o his_o grace_n in_o us._n by_o virtue_n of_o which_o ordination_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o it_o the_o word_n receive_v all_o its_o power_n and_o vigour_n to_o quicken_v and_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n even_o as_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n we_o receive_v our_o natural_a life_n by_o generation_n and_o the_o preservation_n of_o it_o by_o food_n and_o clothing_n which_o in_o themselves_o exceed_v not_o other_o creature_n in_o their_o virtue_n for_o these_o use_n but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o god_n by_o his_o blessing_n enable_v they_o unto_o they_o the_o which_o if_o he_o withdraw_v our_o meat_n will_v not_o nourish_v 47._o math._n 11._o 21._o luk._n 12._o 47._o we_o but_o rather_o become_v our_o bane_n and_o poison_n and_o the_o word_n preach_v will_v be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v a_o word_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n that_o it_o will_v become_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n to_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o we_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o the_o preach_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n as_o in_o the_o deed_n do_v for_o the_o beget_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o beginning_n in_o we_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n for_o thus_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v make_v the_o 63._o joh._n 6._o 63._o same_o word_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n effectual_a unto_o some_o for_o these_o end_n by_o a_o inward_a secret_a and_o powerful_a operation_n which_o for_o want_v hereof_o be_v hear_v of_o other_o without_o any_o profit_n but_o use_v it_o as_o god_n ordinance_n unto_o which_o his_o blessing_n be_v promise_v and_o do_v so_o ordinary_o accompany_v it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o those_o that_o use_v it_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o desire_v to_o profit_v by_o it_o for_o the_o former_a end_n that_o we_o may_v as_o well_o hope_v for_o spiritual_a life_n by_o feed_v on_o this_o food_n as_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o natural_a life_n by_o meat_n and_o drink_v see_v both_o alike_o be_v god_n ordinance_n and_o by_o his_o power_n he_o be_v effectual_a in_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o and_o so_o contrariwise_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o mean_n when_o god_n give_v it_o do_v take_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n see_v we_o tempt_v the_o lord_n in_o refuse_v the_o mean_n and_o despise_v his_o ordinance_n like_o those_o who_o pretend_v that_o they_o rest_v upon_o god_n sole_a power_n and_o promise_v for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o life_n shall_v utter_o refuse_v to_o eat_v or_o drink_v again_o whereas_o i_o say_v that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o life_n and_o grace_n when_o the_o lord_n grant_v it_o unto_o we_o we_o be_v to_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o limit_v god_n power_n unto_o it_o as_o though_o he_o can_v not_o any_o other_o way_n quicken_v sanctify_v and_o save_v us._n for_o he_o be_v able_a without_o all_o mean_n to_o do_v all_o these_o by_o the_o sole_a and_o secret_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v such_o a_o all-sufficient_a workman_n in_o himself_o that_o he_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o any_o instrument_n as_o we_o see_v in_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v of_o elect_a infant_n die_v while_o they_o be_v uncapable_a of_o outward_a mean_n for_o even_o in_o they_o these_o two_o go_v together_o see_v the_o rule_n be_v general_a that_o without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v able_a to_o sanctify_v other_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o mean_n for_o these_o use_n as_o he_o ordinary_o do_v where_o
the_o public_a ministry_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n be_v want_v as_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n private_a catechise_n holy_a conference_n instruction_n exhortation_n admonition_n good_a example_n extraordinary_a blessing_n strange_o confer_v sharp_a affliction_n and_o by_o they_o great_a and_o unusual_a humiliation_n the_o lord_n use_v his_o correction_n as_o a_o hand_n to_o lead_v we_o to_o our_o sin_n which_o have_v bring_v they_o upon_o us._n and_o therefore_o as_o when_o we_o have_v the_o word_n we_o may_v hear_v diligent_o in_o hope_n of_o god_n blessing_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n so_o when_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o this_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n we_o be_v not_o to_o despair_v and_o cast_v away_o all_o our_o confidence_n see_v the_o lord_n be_v able_a either_o without_o mean_n by_o the_o sole_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o work_v his_o own_o work_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n in_o we_o or_o to_o make_v other_o mean_n more_o weak_a in_o themselves_o as_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o other_o yea_o will_n assure_o do_v it_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v fail_v of_o any_o part_n of_o his_o promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o trust_v and_o depend_v upon_o he_o for_o life_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o our_o new_a birth_n and_o of_o work_a god_n grace_n in_o us._n second_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o our_o new_a birth_n and_o of_o beginning_n in_o we_o god_n spiritual_a grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v 2._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 2._o enable_v to_o move_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o also_o of_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n from_o strength_n to_o strength_n and_o of_o increase_a god_n grace_n where_o they_o be_v begin_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n as_o new_o bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o 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time_n let_v not_o we_o therefore_o take_v upon_o we_o to_o be_v wise_a than_o god_n suppose_v that_o we_o can_v do_v his_o work_n better_o by_o tool_n of_o our_o own_o choose_n then_o by_o the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v and_o sanctify_v see_v nothing_o can_v be_v do_v in_o this_o supernatural_a work_n of_o grace_n without_o god_n blessing_n which_o we_o may_v expect_v with_o most_o assurance_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o own_o ordinance_n so_o that_o if_o either_o we_o desire_v the_o new_a birth_n of_o grace_n or_o be_v bear_v to_o grow_v therein_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o let_v we_o conscionable_o use_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n to_o both_o these_o end_n neither_o let_v we_o think_v that_o be_v once_o regenerate_v we_o may_v grow_v up_o of_o ourselves_o by_o sole_a virtue_n of_o those_o principle_n then_o infuse_v unto_o we_o and_o need_v no_o further_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n to_o preserve_v we_o in_o that_o state_n and_o 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next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o 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which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
the_o service_n of_o a_o king_n yes_o my_o soul_n behold_v a_o service_n much_o more_o excellent_a much_o more_o profitable_a the_o service_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n for_o he_o make_v true_o as_o it_o be_v say_v hyperbolical_o of_o tyre_n merchant_n all_o his_o servant_n king_n not_o of_o a_o 8._o esa_n 23._o 8._o earthly_a but_o of_o a_o heavenly_a not_o of_o a_o transitory_a but_o of_o a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n serve_v then_o with_o cheerfulness_n o_o my_o soul_n such_o a_o bountiful_a master_n who_o reward_v such_o simple_a and_o short_a service_n with_o such_o large_a and_o last_a wage_n yea_o be_v sorry_a that_o thou_o have_v return_v no_o soon_o into_o his_o service_n for_o which_o alone_o thou_o be_v create_v and_o redeem_v and_o repent_v that_o thou_o have_v no_o soon_o repent_v glorify_v god_n in_o acknowledge_v thy_o error_n and_o wander_n glorify_v his_o justice_n which_o have_v punish_v thy_o sin_n in_o christ_n correct_v they_o in_o thou_o glorify_v he_o in_o his_o 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duty_n of_o thy_o security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o have_v thou_o have_v fervent_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o have_v thou_o seek_v and_o sue_v to_o thy_o god_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o this_o grace_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o supply_a and_o soften_a of_o thy_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n that_o it_o may_v relent_v and_o resolve_v into_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o thou_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o sound_a humiliation_n and_o contrition_n have_v thou_o be_v careful_a as_o thou_o ought_v in_o use_v all_o those_o good_a mean_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v give_v thou_o for_o the_o effectual_a work_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o thy_o heart_n have_v thou_o
of_o salvation_n 2._o psal_n 116._o 12._o &_o 150._o 2._o and_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v so_o worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v praise_v he_o in_o his_o noble_a act_n praise_v he_o according_a to_o his_o excellent_a greatness_n praise_v he_o in_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n praise_v he_o for_o all_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n bless_v and_o magnify_v he_o for_o all_o his_o former_a benefit_n and_o his_o christ_n through_o who_o they_o be_v all_o confer_v upon_o thou_o and_o especial_o as_o by_o present_a occasion_n thou_o be_v bind_v for_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o the_o grace_n of_o repentance_n and_o renew_v and_o increase_v it_o by_o this_o present_a exercise_n gracious_o assist_v and_o enable_v thou_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a issue_n praise_v therefore_o the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o now_o with_o these_o praise_n offer_v and_o recommend_v thyself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o gracious_a god_n and_o faithful_a saviour_n who_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o keep_v thou_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n thou_o be_v not_o worthy_a worthless_a soul_n his_o receive_n and_o own_v but_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o offer_v thyself_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o worthy_a devote_v and_o consecrate_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n and_o resolve_v to_o glorify_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o because_o thy_o resolution_n be_v weak_a thy_o power_n small_a and_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n full_a of_o imperfection_n make_v thy_o service_n as_o acceptable_a as_o thou_o can_v by_o offer_v thy_o heart_n with_o it_o and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v willing_o and_o cheerful_o desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o direct_v and_o guide_v rule_n and_o over-rule_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o thought_n and_o desire_n word_n and_o work_n 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work_n be_v unperfect_a yet_o they_o be_v do_v with_o perfect_a heart_n that_o be_v in_o uprightness_n and_o sincerity_n which_o make_v we_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v and_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n because_o we_o can_v do_v no_o better_o final_o they_o please_v god_n not_o that_o he_o have_v any_o pleasure_n in_o unrighteousness_n or_o imperfect_a righteousness_n but_o because_o we_o do_v they_o out_o of_o love_n and_o filial_a obedience_n he_o also_o love_v we_o &_o so_o be_v well_o please_v with_o our_o work_n of_o piety_n &_o righteousness_n because_o they_o tend_v to_o our_o good_a to_o who_o in_o his_o love_n he_o wish_v so_o well_o as_o be_v the_o way_n which_o will_v bring_v we_o unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o reason_n be_v that_o we_o may_v adorn_v the_o gospel_n of_o god_n which_o we_o profess_v the_o last_o motive_n respect_v our_o duty_n towards_o god_n which_o may_v persuade_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o hereby_o we_o may_v adorn_v 8._o deut._n 4._o 6_o 7_o 8._o the_o gospel_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v well_o speak_v of_o by_o all_o that_o see_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o unblameable_a and_o holy_a conversation_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v his_o people_n to_o observe_v his_o commandment_n because_o hereby_o they_o shall_v not_o only_o get_v honour_n unto_o themselves_o among_o the_o nation_n but_o move_v they_o likewise_o to_o speak_v well_o of_o his_o law_n and_o statute_n when_o as_o they_o shall_v see_v the_o fruit_n of_o they_o in_o their_o obedience_n and_o thus_o the_o
tentation_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n for_o whereas_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v give_v unto_o he_o all_o advantage_n against_o they_o and_o by_o leave_v off_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n do_v lie_v open_a to_o his_o poisonous_a dart_n so_o as_o he_o may_v easy_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n see_v they_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o be_v not_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n see_v they_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o they_o be_v out_o of_o god_n favour_n see_v they_o have_v no_o care_n to_o please_v he_o by_o perform_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o final_o that_o they_o be_v not_o the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v nothing_o like_o he_o nor_o reform_v according_a to_o his_o image_n nor_o heir_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v they_o have_v not_o purge_v themselves_o as_o it_o become_v those_o who_o have_v this_o hope_n contrariwise_o when_o we_o keep_v this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o we_o may_v without_o danger_n repel_v all_o his_o fiery_a dart_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n while_o we_o labour_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o that_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n see_v without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o that_o we_o be_v god_n child_n see_v we_o resemble_v he_o 5._o joh._n 15._o 5._o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o labour_n after_o perfection_n as_o he_o be_v perfect_a that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n see_v we_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n effectual_a in_o we_o for_o the_o mortify_n and_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o final_o that_o maugre_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v our_o merciful_a god_n have_v gracious_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v reward_v our_o temporary_a service_n with_o this_o inestimable_a and_o eternal_a wage_n and_o crown_v his_o own_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o the_o fruit_n which_o we_o have_v bring_v forth_o of_o they_o in_o the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o endless_a joy_n and_o immortality_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o four_o benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o thereby_o we_o be_v continual_o prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n so_o that_o the_o manifold_a evil_n 27._o heb._n 9_o 27._o which_o accompany_v it_o can_v hurt_v we_o nor_o the_o dreadful_a terror_n thereof_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v appoint_v that_o all_o must_v die_v and_o this_o sentence_n like_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mede_n and_o persian_n be_v irrevocable_a yet_o to_o those_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n the_o nature_n of_o death_n be_v quite_o change_v and_o the_o sting_n thereof_o take_v away_o for_o of_o the_o last_o and_o great_a evil_a it_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o a_o preparative_n to_o the_o chief_a good_a of_o a_o enemy_n it_o be_v become_v a_o friend_n of_o a_o sergeant_n to_o arrest_v we_o and_o imprison_v we_o in_o hell_n it_o be_v become_v a_o joyful_a messenger_n send_v of_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o all_o worldly_a misery_n and_o to_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o howsoever_o 32._o pro._n 14._o 32._o the_o wicked_a be_v drive_v away_o in_o his_o wickedness_n yet_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n and_o that_o riches_n profit_v not_o in_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n but_o righteousness_n deliver_v 4._o chap._n 11._o 4._o from_o death_n that_o be_v from_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n pronounce_v they_o bless_v 13._o apoc._n 14._o 13._o that_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o namely_o that_o they_o may_v be_v crown_v with_o joy_n and_o immortality_n the_o which_o if_o it_o be_v well_o weigh_v may_v just_o not_o only_o free_v the_o faithful_a from_o the_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o death_n but_o also_o make_v it_o appear_v precious_a in_o their_o eye_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o move_v they_o joan._n psal_n 116._o 15._o phil._n 1._o 21_o 23._o august_n in_o 1._o epist_n joan._n with_o the_o apostle_n to_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o as_o one_o say_v not_o to_o die_v patient_o but_o to_o live_v with_o patience_n and_o to_o die_v with_o joy_n for_o who_o rejoice_v not_o when_o after_o a_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n he_o approach_v near_o unto_o his_o own_o country_n when_o after_o a_o dangerous_a passage_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v toss_v and_o turmoil_v with_o adverse_a wind_n and_o tempestuous_a storm_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o arrive_v safe_o in_o the_o long_o expect_a haven_n when_o after_o his_o day_n labour_n he_o come_v to_o receive_v liberal_a wage_n and_o when_o after_o a_o dangerous_a and_o doubtful_a fight_n have_v conquer_v all_o his_o enemy_n he_o be_v to_o be_v present_v by_o the_o holy_a angel_n before_o his_o sovereign_a king_n that_o he_o may_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o howsoever_o death_n have_v many_o terror_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o yet_o to_o those_o that_o have_v serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o need_v not_o seem_v terrible_a see_v against_o every_o blow_n they_o have_v their_o ward_n against_o every_o poison_n their_o sovereign_a antidote_n they_o must_v leave_v the_o world_n but_o they_o must_v go_v to_o heaven_n forgo_v 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patience_n and_o when_o they_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n they_o be_v bless_v in_o their_o suffering_n rejoice_v 11_o matth._n 5_o 10_o 11_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a because_o their_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o thessalonion_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o and_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o the_o hebrew_n take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n the_o which_o joy_n be_v a_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n which_o all_o can_v attain_v unto_o but_o the_o faithful_a only_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n pray_v for_o the_o roman_n that_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o the_o god_n of_o hope_n will_v fill_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v a_o privilege_n wherein_o wicked_a man_n have_v no_o portion_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a in_o who_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v begin_v in_o this_o life_n which_o none_o enjoy_v but_o they_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o which_o seek_v also_o his_o righteousness_n see_v it_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o peace_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o also_o in_o righteousness_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o therefore_o see_v those_o thing_n can_v be_v separate_v which_o god_n have_v conjoin_v we_o must_v labour_v after_o righteousness_n if_o we_o will_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o joy_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o do_v attain_v we_o shall_v assure_o be_v fill_v with_o it_o for_o if_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v in_o it_o as_o in_o his_o crown_n 20._o phil._n 4._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 19_o 20._o and_o joy_n when_o he_o have_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o convert_n other_o and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o 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god_n see_v his_o service_n be_v perfect_a freedom_n and_o have_v power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o the_o creature_n so_o as_o we_o may_v use_v they_o to_o all_o purpose_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o comfort_n have_v full_a right_n and_o interest_n in_o they_o by_o our_o adoption_n the_o which_o privilege_n also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n and_o be_v derive_v unto_o 17._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o we_o when_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n and_o satisfaction_n whereby_o this_o liberty_n be_v first_o purchase_v for_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n also_o challenge_v unto_o himself_o this_o power_n and_o prerogative_n of_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n as_o be_v our_o alone_a redeemer_n who_o have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n if_o say_v he_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a 36._o joh._n 8._o 36._o indeed_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n but_o our_o saviour_n have_v free_v 13._o gal._n 3._o 13._o we_o from_o it_o and_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o we_o be_v under_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n but_o he_o have_v free_v we_o by_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n we_o be_v the_o wretched_a slave_n of_o satan_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o by_o his_o death_n have_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v 15._o heb._n 2._o 14_o 15._o the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v they_o who_o through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n we_o be_v servant_n to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o vassal_n of_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n but_o christ_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n both_o for_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o elect_n 33._o joh._n 16._o 33._o and_o so_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n out_o of_o this_o thraldom_n we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n which_o make_v we_o slave_n to_o all_o other_o enemy_n and_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o wicked_a lust_n thereof_o for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v he_o that_o commit_v sin_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n for_o his_o servant_n we_o be_v who_o we_o obey_v whether_o of_o sin_n unto_o death_n or_o of_o obedience_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o though_o with_o the_o 16._o rom._n 6._o 16._o jew_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o boast_v of_o our_o freedom_n and_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o our_o store_n to_o promise_v liberty_n unto_o
be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o christ_n our_o advocate_n and_o master_n of_o request_n to_o prefer_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n not_o plead_v our_o desert_n but_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o his_o father_n promise_n but_o also_o this_o high_a court_n of_o request_n night_n and_o day_n open_a unto_o uâ_n that_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n we_o may_v make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o god_n with_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v §._o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o main_a privilege_n be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o seven_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o salvation_n with_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o their_o end_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v first_o of_o the_o public_a mean_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n which_o the_o most_o in_o the_o world_n have_v not_o at_o all_o but_o those_o only_a that_o live_v in_o the_o church_n of_o which_o the_o few_o and_o least_o number_n enjoy_v they_o to_o their_o use_n and_o benefit_n either_o because_o they_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v they_o or_o use_v they_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n without_o any_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o want_v in_o themselves_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o also_o the_o inward_a co-operation_n of_o 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o their_o use_n by_o reason_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o after_o they_o have_v long_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a âdinances_n they_o be_v never_o the_o better_a but_o remain_v as_o ignorant_a and_o full_a of_o âfidelity_n as_o impenitent_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o they_o be_v at_o the_o first_o yea_o in_o âuth_n much_o the_o worse_o see_v for_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o preparation_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n god_n strong_a 16._o math._n 11._o 21._o rom._n 1._o 16._o power_n to_o theiâ_n salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n become_v unto_o they_o the_o satur_n of_o death_n to_o their_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 29._o which_o be_v the_o âale_n of_o salvation_n through_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o it_o seal_v unto_o âem_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o even_o their_o prayer_n themselves_o aâ_n turn_v into_o sin_n while_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o they_o ought_v âth_v faith_n and_o fervency_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o 13._o esa_n 29._o 13._o god_n with_o thâr_a lip_n only_o when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o whereas_o unto_o the_o godâ_n they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n because_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n stir_v up_o their_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o they_o and_z giveth_z grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o after_o that_o manner_n as_o have_v before_o be_v sheâed_v mix_v faith_n with_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o and_o that_o âot_n only_o a_o justify_n faith_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o please_v god_n but_o â_o special_a faith_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o whereby_o they_o use_v god_n holy_a orâances_n without_o doubt_v assure_v themselves_o that_o he_o will_v according_a âo_o his_o gracious_a promise_n accompany_v their_o diligent_a careful_a 6._o jam._n 1._o 6._o and_o conscionable_a use_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o second_o the_o godly_a have_v this_o privilege_n more_o peculiar_a uâto_n themselves_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o private_a mean_n before_o speak_v of_o as_o watchfulness_n meditation_n examination_n of_o themselves_o private_a prayer_n and_o tâe_v rest_n see_v scarce_o any_o but_o they_o use_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v slight_o cold_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n whereas_o god_n give_v they_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o and_o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o the_o which_o he_o also_o satisfi_v while_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a for_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o this_o also_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v these_o great_a privilege_n and_o not_o only_o have_v and_o use_v they_o with_o other_o but_o also_o have_v they_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n that_o they_o may_v become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o our_o salvation_n without_o which_o our_o nourishment_n itself_o will_v turn_v to_o poison_n and_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v abuse_v by_o we_o for_o want_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n will_v but_o harden_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n and_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o eight_o main_a privilege_n iâ_n that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o eight_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o their_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n they_o have_v many_o slip_n and_o fall_v yet_o they_o shall_v never_o fall_v away_o and_o though_o they_o err_v sometime_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n yet_o they_o return_v into_o it_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o redeem_v this_o lose_a time_n with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n in_o god_n service_n so_o that_o though_o there_o may_v be_v and_o be_v some_o ill_a premise_n in_o their_o life_n which_o true_o fear_v god_n yet_o they_o always_o make_v a_o good_a conclusion_n though_o they_o have_v many_o rub_n in_o the_o âbeay_n yet_o at_o length_n they_o come_v safe_o to_o their_o journey_n end_n and_o though_o âhey_n have_v many_o fault_n and_o fail_n in_o their_o life_n yet_o they_o be_v always_o bleâd_v in_o their_o death_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n mark_v the_o perfect_a ân_n and_o behold_v 37._o psal_n 37._o 37._o the_o upright_o for_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n and_o that_o of_o thâ_n preacher_n though_o a_o sinner_n do_v ill_o a_o hundred_o time_n and_o his_o day_n be_v prolong_v yet_o sure_o i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v befoââ_n he_o the_o which_o their_o perseverance_n in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o the_o end_n â_o not_o ground_v upon_o themselves_o or_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o grace_n which_o âey_n have_v receive_v for_o then_o it_o be_v but_o a_o poor_a privilege_n which_o woulâ_n every_o day_n be_v subject_a to_o lose_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o gâd_n his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n assist_v and_o strengthen_v they_o for_o it_o be_v god_n whicââstablisheth_v we_o 21._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21._o in_o christ_n it_o be_v his_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stande_v âst_z against_o all_o 12._o eph._n 6._o 10_o 12._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n it_o be_v his_o power_n âhereby_o we_o be_v 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n and_o though_o we_o be_v able_a tâ_n do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o can_v with_o the_o apostle_n do_v all_o thing_n though_o the_o power_n 3_o col._n 3._o 3_o of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o neither_o be_v our_o spiritual_a lifâ_n in_o our_o own_o custody_n but_o it_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v it_o stand_v not_o upon_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o own_o free_a will_n but_o of_o god_n will_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n that_o of_o âll_a which_o he_o have_v 39_o joh._n 6._o 39_o give_v he_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v one_o but_o
principal_a the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v his_o two_o chief_a captain_n that_o under_o their_o conduct_n lead_v all_o his_o force_n how_o mighty_a and_o dangerous_a these_o enemy_n be_v i_o have_v warfare_n christian_n warfare_n show_v at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n only_o let_v it_o here_o suffice_v to_o know_v that_o the_o great_a red_a dragon_n as_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o spit_v out_o his_o venom_n against_o we_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o malice_n and_o spite_n against_o god_n by_o seek_v our_o destruction_n who_o be_v create_v according_a to_o his_o image_n so_o he_o disgorge_v against_o we_o whole_a flood_n of_o hellish_a poison_n when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o he_o may_v by_o make_v our_o way_n slippery_a cause_v we_o to_o fall_v and_o though_o he_o suffer_v we_o quiet_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o own_o way_n which_o lead_v to_o perdition_n without_o stop_n or_o check_v yea_o labour_v all_o he_o can_v to_o make_v they_o easy_a and_o pleasant_a to_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n yet_o when_o we_o set_v our_o face_n towards_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n he_o pursue_v we_o with_o all_o malice_n and_o fury_n encounter_v we_o with_o a_o huge_a host_n of_o hellish_a tentation_n and_o stop_v our_o course_n with_o innumerable_a impediment_n and_o discouragement_n which_o he_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v return_v again_o into_o the_o egyptian_a slavery_n and_o glut_v ourselves_o with_o sensual_a and_o sinful_a pleasure_n yea_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o conceive_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o godly_a motion_n but_o he_o watch_v we_o that_o he_o may_v take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o kill_v it_o in_o the_o womb_n and_o to_o make_v it_o a_o abortive_a 4._o apoc._n 12._o 4._o birth_n or_o of_o strangle_v it_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v bear_v and_o see_v the_o light_n that_o so_o he_o may_v dishearten_v we_o by_o many_o discouragement_n from_o proceed_v in_o well_o do_v let_v we_o know_v that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o malicious_a dragon_n so_o a_o strong_a and_o mighty_a lion_n who_o still_o stand_v in_o our_o way_n arm_v with_o sufficient_a power_n to_o destroy_v and_o devour_v we_o if_o we_o be_v leave_v to_o his_o fury_n that_o he_o be_v a_o crafty_a old_a serpent_n excel_v in_o natural_a subtlety_n and_o through_o long_a and_o great_a experience_n able_a by_o a_o thousand_o cunning_a device_n to_o supplant_v and_o stop_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n be_v well_o able_a through_o his_o deep_a policy_n to_o use_v and_o employ_v all_o his_o force_n for_o his_o best_a advantage_n final_o that_o he_o be_v most_o vigilant_a and_o never_o sleep_v most_o diligent_a and_o never_o rest_v but_o night_n and_o day_n go_v about_o seek_v to_o devour_v we_o by_o entice_v 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o we_o to_o come_v within_o the_o reach_n of_o his_o cruel_a paw_n whilst_o we_o wander_v and_o go_v astray_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o so_o be_v out_o of_o the_o protection_n of_o our_o great_a and_o gracious_a shepherd_n §._o sect._n 2_o how_o we_o may_v remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n but_o that_o this_o may_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o whilst_o we_o study_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n we_o be_v in_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o under_o his_o protection_n and_o have_v he_o on_o our_o side_n we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v though_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n bandy_v themselves_o against_o us._n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o encourage_v ourselves_o against_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n by_o set_v against_o it_o god_n infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n towards_o all_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o he_o which_o be_v more_o powerful_a to_o save_v and_o defend_v we_o than_o satan_n malice_n to_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v us._n let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v love_v 3._o jer._n 31._o 3._o we_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n yea_o so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o the_o death_n that_o we_o thereby_o 16._o joh._n 3._o 16._o may_v attain_v to_o life_n and_o happiness_n that_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o 10._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n and_o out_o of_o this_o inestimable_a love_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o much_o more_o will_v this_o love_n move_v he_o to_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o their_o malice_n and_o fury_n when_o we_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n that_o this_o love_n make_v he_o so_o jealous_a of_o our_o safety_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v we_o 8._o zach._n 2._o 8._o touch_v the_o apple_n of_o his_o eye_n and_o therefore_o as_o well_o will_v he_o suffer_v satan_n malice_n to_o impeach_v his_o own_o majesty_n as_o to_o hurt_v we_o who_o be_v so_o dear_a unto_o he_o and_o though_o he_o have_v such_o a_o spite_n and_o spleen_n against_o we_o that_o he_o will_v and_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o god_n may_v be_v dishonour_v in_o our_o destruction_n yet_o let_v we_o cheerful_o go_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v god_n almighty_a and_o all-ruling_a will_n oppose_v and_o oversway_v he_o and_o with_o no_o less_o earnestness_n seek_v our_o preservation_n and_o salvation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o that_o every_o one_o which_o see_v the_o son_n and_o believe_v on_o he_o 40._o joh._n 6._o 40._o may_v have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o satan_n might_n &_o malice_n compare_v with_o our_o weakness_n and_o simplicity_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o neither_o let_v satan_n power_n consist_v in_o his_o might_n and_o strength_n and_o in_o his_o craft_n and_o policy_n compare_v with_o our_o weakness_n and_o simplicity_n discourage_v we_o from_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n but_o when_o we_o have_v set_v our_o face_n towards_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n and_o be_v travail_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n though_o we_o see_v mountainous_a difficulty_n impossible_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o strength_n to_o be_v overpass_o on_o either_o hand_n a_o sea_n of_o trouble_n and_o danger_n before_o we_o and_o a_o huge_a host_n of_o spiritual_a enemy_n arm_v at_o all_o point_n with_o hellish_a tentation_n pursue_v we_o at_o our_o back_n let_v we_o go_v on_o in_o our_o course_n without_o dread_n see_v those_o which_o be_v on_o our_o side_n be_v more_o and_o more_o mighty_a 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wilful_o advise_o and_o deliberate_o after_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o perform_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o without_o any_o gainsay_n or_o resistance_n and_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n though_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n yet_o have_v we_o much_o fail_v in_o yield_v that_o obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o be_v so_o lead_v captive_a by_o our_o corruption_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o and_o though_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v cast_v satan_n out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o vanquish_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o only_o bewail_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n but_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o while_o we_o be_v return_v unto_o thou_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n embrace_v we_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o so_o wash_v and_o purge_v our_o defile_a soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o innocent_a son_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v lay_v to_o our_o charge_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v yea_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o thy_o free_a pardon_n but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n now_o lord_n reward_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o pay_v they_o double_a into_o their_o bosom_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n that_o though_o he_o hiss_v against_o we_o with_o his_o tentation_n yet_o he_o may_v not_o hurt_v we_o nail_n our_o body_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n crucify_v our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o may_v like_o slave_n be_v hold_v in_o perpetual_a subjection_n to_o our_o spiritual_a part_n yea_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o
understanding_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n our_o foolish_a fantasy_n and_o conceit_n our_o earthly_a mindedness_n and_o all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v check_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o kill_v this_o viperous_a brood_n before_o they_o come_v to_o growth_n &_o strength_n mortify_v the_o frowardness_n and_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n especial_o our_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n unjust_a anger_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o uncleanness_n intemperance_n ambition_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n let_v we_o hold_v our_o eye_n and_o ear_n our_o tongue_n and_o taste_n and_o all_o other_o our_o sense_n under_o covenant_n and_o make_v all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a sight_n all_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n all_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o us._n quicken_v we_o in_o the_o innerman_n and_o frame_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n make_v we_o such_o as_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v and_o renew_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o we_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o no_o more_o defile_v and_o deface_v it_o with_o our_o corruption_n let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n and_o yield_v cheerful_a obedience_n unto_o all_o the_o motion_n thereof_o not_o grieve_v it_o by_o check_v and_o quench_v they_o or_o put_v they_o off_o by_o delay_n to_o another_o time_n let_v we_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n not_o devide_v those_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v conjoin_v and_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_o and_o continual_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n enrich_v we_o plentiful_o with_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n as_o faith_n hope_n humility_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n yea_o let_v we_o daily_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o not_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n but_o grow_v up_o towards_o perfection_n from_o childhood_n to_o a_o ripe_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o these_o our_o prayer_n and_o suit_n we_o do_v with_o like_a humble_a heartiness_n join_v thy_o praise_n and_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n or_o estate_n for_o thy_o undeserued_a love_n whereby_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o free_a and_o mere_a grace_n elect_v create_v redeem_v call_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v we_o unto_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o hope_v of_o a_o better_a life_n for_o our_o present_a peace_n and_o prosperity_n health_n food_n apparel_n sufficiency_n of_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o contentedness_n in_o they_o and_o especial_o for_o cause_v we_o so_o long_o to_o enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o gospel_n with_o such_o liberty_n and_o safety_n for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n this_o night_n past_a and_o this_o day_n hitherto_o and_o enable_v we_o by_o our_o rest_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n o_o lord_n we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thou_o for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n and_o be_v sorry_a and_o ashamed_a that_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o thankful_a have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n and_o now_o lord_n see_v in_o thou_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n still_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o day_n receive_v we_o into_o thy_o keep_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o providence_n and_o preserve_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o power_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a and_o from_o all_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n let_v we_o set_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o seek_v and_o serve_v thou_o and_o propound_v thy_o glory_n unto_o ourselves_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o so_o direct_a and_o order_v they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v upon_o all_o occasion_n further_o and_o advance_v it_o and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o build_v the_o house_n we_o shall_v but_o labour_v in_o vain_a to_o build_v it_o o_o lord_n bless_v we_o all_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o joint_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o particular_a that_o find_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n we_o may_v with_o more_o courage_n and_o comfort_n be_v faithful_a and_o painful_a in_o they_o set_a thy_o fear_n always_o before_o we_o and_o let_v we_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o course_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o presence_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o bless_v together_o with_o we_o thy_o whole_a church_n this_o especial_o in_o which_o we_o live_v our_o gracious_a king_n and_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n with_o all_o their_o issue_n the_o council_n magistrate_n minister_n and_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o this_o land_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o whole_a family_n with_o all_o other_o our_o friend_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n beseech_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o all_o and_o to_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o several_a place_n and_o calling_n all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o present_a comfort_n and_o future_a happiness_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n say_v as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o nature_n glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n infinite_a in_o goodness_n wisdom_n power_n bounty_n truth_n and_o all_o perfection_n most_o just_a in_o all_o thy_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n find_v and_o feel_v ourselves_o load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n do_v come_v unto_o thou_o for_o ease_n and_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n do_v flee_v unto_o thou_o the_o alone_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v and_o cure_v and_o do_v here_o lay_v open_a before_o thou_o our_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n that_o thou_o may_v magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o our_o recovery_n we_o confess_v our_o hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o original_a leprosy_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v infect_v and_o corrupt_v even_o in_o our_o first_o conception_n and_o so_o disable_v unto_o thy_o service_n that_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n nor_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o miserable_a thraldom_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n our_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o and_o we_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o thy_o spirit_n reveal_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o our_o conscience_n be_v load_v with_o dead_a work_n our_o will_n crooked_a and_o rebellious_a still_o resist_v all_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n our_o affection_n desire_n and_o passion_n so_o disorder_v and_o poison_v with_o natural_a corruption_n that_o they_o be_v become_v filthy_a and_o loathsome_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n the_o ready_a instrument_n of_o our_o defile_a soul_n for_o the_o act_n of_o all_o abominable_a wickedness_n so_o that_o be_v through_o his_o natural_a corruption_n a_o sinful_a generation_n and_o viperous_a brood_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v that_o thou_o shall_v reject_v and_o pursue_v we_o with_o thy_o wrath_n though_o we_o be_v free_a from_o all_o other_o sin_n save_v those_o alone_o whereof_o we_o be_v guilty_a as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v and_o yet_o alas_o we_o have_v not_o stay_v here_o but_o have_v add_v unto_o this_o our_o original_a sin_n innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n by_o break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n both_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o all_o duty_n therein_o require_v and_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n therein_o forbid_v whereby_o we_o have_v make_v
with_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o still_o wait_v upon_o thou_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o defer_v thy_o help_n let_v we_o have_v a_o sensible_a feel_n of_o thy_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o be_v inflame_v thereby_o we_o may_v love_v thou_o again_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o strength_n and_o all_o other_o in_o and_o for_o thou_o let_v this_o fire_n of_o holy_a love_n show_v and_o approve_v itself_o by_o the_o flame_n and_o heat_n of_o godly_a zeal_n in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n in_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n fervent_o yet_o wise_o and_o discreet_o oppose_v whatsoever_o hinder_v it_o and_o further_a all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v work_v thy_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o thou_o not_o only_o for_o thy_o judgement_n but_o also_o for_o thy_o mercy_n abhor_v nothing_o more_o than_o thy_o displeasure_n who_o have_v ever_o be_v unto_o we_o so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o father_n give_v 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noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n the_o council_n magistrate_n and_o minister_n those_o which_o be_v afflict_v and_o thy_o whole_a people_n beseech_v thou_o in_o our_o several_a place_n to_o give_v we_o whatsoever_o thou_o know_v needful_a for_o we_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n glorious_a in_o majesty_n omnipotent_a in_o power_n infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n &_o perfection_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o for_o thou_o own_o glory_n and_o man_n especial_o for_o thy_o own_o service_n the_o which_o he_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v both_o by_o the_o right_n of_o creation_n wherein_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o he_o his_o be_v &_o of_o redemption_n whereby_o thou_o 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in_o thou_o and_o thy_o save_a truth_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o sabbath_n do_v we_o feel_v in_o our_o dead_a heart_n in_o comparison_n of_o that_o fervour_n of_o affection_n which_o we_o sensible_o perceive_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o worldly_a delight_n and_o with_o this_o corruption_n of_o our_o sinful_a soul_n our_o body_n likewise_o be_v so_o taint_v and_o infect_v that_o they_o be_v altogether_o indispose_v unto_o thy_o service_n and_o exceed_v dead_a and_o lumpish_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n from_o which_o total_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n have_v issue_v and_o spring_v those_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n but_o especial_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o fearful_a
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o son_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o innumerable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o with_o a_o bountiful_a hand_n thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o soul_n or_o body_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v more_o especial_o we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n have_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o free_a election_n create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o 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and_o see_v thou_o be_v not_o only_o the_o god_n of_o the_o faithful_a but_o also_o of_o their_o seed_n and_o love_v and_o tender_v not_o only_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o even_o the_o tender_a lamb_n we_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o make_v good_a thy_o gracious_a covenant_n with_o this_o thy_o weak_a and_o sick_a servant_n and_o because_o he_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o outward_a mean_n supply_v gracious_o the_o defect_n of_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n unite_v he_o thereby_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n that_o become_v a_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n he_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n death_n and_o obedience_n for_o his_o justification_n and_o so_o he_o may_v stand_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n free_v he_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o sanctify_v he_o in_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o either_o he_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o glorify_v thou_o on_o earth_n or_o to_o be_v glorify_v by_o thou_o in_o heaven_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o bless_a will_n restore_v he_o to_o his_o health_n and_o strength_n again_o that_o he_o may_v live_v to_o be_v a_o comfort_n unto_o his_o friend_n and_o a_o profitable_a instrument_n to_o set_v forth_o thy_o glory_n in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v purpose_v to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o his_o day_n so_o fit_a and_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o kingdom_n as_o that_o he_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o eternal_o in_o glory_n and_o immortality_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o if_o the_o party_n be_v irrecoverable_o sick_a or_o ready_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n than_o we_o may_v in_o stead_n of_o pray_v for_o his_o restore_n to_o health_n make_v in_o his_o behalf_n these_o follow_a petition_n and_o see_v o_o lord_n thou_o have_v smite_v thy_o sick_a servant_n as_o we_o conceive_v irrecoverable_o and_o do_v now_o purpose_n to_o put_v a_o end_n unto_o the_o day_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n we_o must_v humble_o beseech_v 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jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o my_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o humble_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n for_o i_o be_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n whereby_o thy_o glorious_a image_n be_v deface_v in_o i_o but_o i_o have_v add_v thereunto_o many_o actual_a sin_n by_o break_v thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a anger_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o see_v thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o covenant_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v i_o the_o sign_n thereof_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v dutiful_a and_o awful_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n and_o let_v i_o learn_v by_o obey_v they_o in_o my_o tender_a youth_n to_o obey_v thou_o in_o my_o ripe_a age_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o hearken_v to_o their_o good_a admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o profit_n and_o amend_v by_o their_o reproof_n and_o chastisement_n make_v i_o humble_a courteous_a and_o meek_a modest_a and_o sober_a diligent_a to_o please_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o virtuous_a in_o my_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o favour_n with_o thou_o and_o all_o good_a man_n and_o as_o i_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o and_o namely_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o sleep_v this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v safe_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n to_o which_o my_o frail_a life_n be_v daily_a subject_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o especial_o this_o day_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o fatherly_a protection_n preserve_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o peril_n and_o grant_v that_o be_v diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o learn_v such_o good_a thing_n as_o be_v teach_v i_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n and_o profit_n by_o instruction_n in_o such_o virtue_n and_o good_a quality_n as_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o o_o lord_n bless_v and_o preserve_v my_o father_n and_o mother_n my_o brethren_n and_o sister_n with_o all_o other_o my_o kindred_n and_o friend_n together_o with_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o favour_n die_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o after_o death_n inherit_v the_o joy_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o 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