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dreadful_a majesty_n bewail_v bitter_o all_o our_o offence_n commit_v against_o thou_o and_o quake_v and_o tremble_v for_o fear_n thou_o shall_v in_o thy_o justice_n utter_o cast_v we_o from_o thou_o into_o that_o woeful_a lake_n that_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n lord_n we_o confess_v by_o birth_n our_o foul_a pollution_n by_o life_n our_o manifold_a transgression_n and_o therefore_o ashamed_a we_o be_v that_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o worse_o most_o loathsome_a and_o abominable_a sinner_n to_o come_v before_o thou_o or_o commence_v the_o least_o suit_n unto_o thou_o that_o be_v a_o majesty_n most_o pure_a abhor_v and_o severe_o punish_v all_o that_o work_n iniquity_n therefore_o oh_o lord_n our_o god_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o justice_n and_o our_o own_o merit_n for_o than_o shall_v we_o be_v utter_o condemn_v but_o come_v unto_o thou_o as_o a_o child_n that_o fear_v to_o be_v beat_v for_o thy_o christ_n sake_n with_o the_o eyâ—_n of_o pity_n and_o fatherly_a compassion_n look_v thou_o gracious_o upon_o we_o behold_v we_o in_o he_o in_o who_o thy_o justice_n will_v soon_o turn_v itself_o into_o mercy_n thy_o frown_n into_o favour_n thy_o indignation_n into_o everlasting_a salvation_n lord_n for_o thy_o favour_n now_o and_o ever_o we_o crave_v grant_v therefore_o to_o we_o that_o ask_v for_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n at_o thy_o hand_n alone_o we_o seek_v grant_v that_o we_o may_v find_v at_o thy_o gate_n of_o salvation_n we_o earnest_o do_v knock_v good_a lord_n therefore_o open_a unto_o us._n but_o because_o thy_o sacred_a word_n do_v tell_v we_o that_o thou_o will_v look_v to_o none_o but_o those_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a heart_n and_o tremble_v at_o thy_o word_n lord_n fit_a and_o prepare_v we_o all_o by_o true_a humiliation_n to_o embrace_v the_o save_a health_n of_o our_o soul_n grant_v gracious_a god_n that_o we_o may_v mourn_v our_o sin_n thorough_o and_o lament_v our_o iniquity_n bitter_o not_o so_o much_o because_o they_o may_v just_o condemn_v we_o as_o that_o they_o have_v so_o high_o displease_v thou_o and_o move_v thy_o majesty_n to_o anger_n that_o have_v be_v so_o merciful_a a_o god_n unto_o we_o o_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o grieve_v for_o that_o we_o can_v sufficient_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n commit_v against_o thou_o and_o gracious_a father_n we_o further_o entreat_v that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o taste_v of_o the_o sour_a of_o thy_o law_n but_o likewise_o receive_v in_o thy_o good_a time_n and_o in_o good_a measure_n the_o sweet_a and_o unspeakable_a comfort_n of_o thâ—_n gospel_n grant_v that_o thy_o son_n jesus_n may_v be_v jesus_n to_o we_o all_o that_o his_o righteousness_n may_v cover_v our_o unrighteousness_n that_o his_o death_n may_v bring_v our_o soul_n to_o life_n that_o in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n thou_o will_v â—e_v well_o please_v to_o make_v we_o thou_o by_o adoption_n to_o witness_v the_o same_o to_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o infallible_a testimony_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o strong_a and_o resolute_a persuasion_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v grasp_v and_o hold_v fast_o this_o thy_o great_a mercy_n in_o christ_n towards_o we_o to_o the_o peace_n of_o our_o conscience_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o holy_a father_n for_o as_o much_o as_o all_o those_o that_o have_v put_v on_o christ_n be_v become_v new_a creature_n grant_v unto_o we_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o we_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n wash_v we_o from_o our_o iniquity_n infuse_v thy_o save_a grace_n into_o our_o soul_n whereby_o we_o may_v die_v to_o all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o live_v to_o all_o godliness_n of_o life_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n to_o come_v frame_n our_o heart_n dear_a god_n to_o true_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n obedience_n be_v the_o best_a sacrifice_n that_o thou_o require_v oh_o grant_v that_o all_o our_o delight_n may_v be_v in_o thy_o statute_n that_o it_o may_v be_v even_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o walk_v in_o thy_o commandment_n indevor_v always_o and_o in_o all_o place_n to_o keep_v a_o clear_a conscience_n both_o towards_o thou_o and_o man_n teach_v we_o bless_a father_n to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o alone_o by_o faith_n to_o fear_v love_n honour_n and_o true_o obey_v thou_o in_o wisdom_n and_o true_a sanctity_n to_o give_v no_o worship_n from_o thou_o that_o be_v only_o proper_a to_o thou_o reverent_o to_o think_v and_o speak_v of_o thy_o most_o glorious_a name_n and_o word_n careful_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n and_o whole_o set_v they_o apart_o for_o thy_o service_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o carry_v ourselves_o dutiful_o to_o man_n to_o honour_n and_o reverent_o respect_v all_o our_o superior_n both_o in_o nature_n and_o place_n to_o preserve_v and_o maintain_v the_o good_a name_n good_n and_o body_n of_o our_o brethren_n among_o who_o we_o live_v and_o not_o impair_v hurt_n or_o malicious_o massacre_v the_o same_o to_o keep_v ourselves_o chaste_a and_o unspotted_a from_o all_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o every_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n injurious_o to_o take_v away_o no_o man_n right_a or_o due_a to_o speak_v the_o truth_n and_o not_o to_o bear_v false_a witness_n against_o our_o brethren_n to_o be_v content_a with_o our_o own_o estate_n more_o or_o less_o and_o not_o to_o repine_v at_o or_o covet_v that_o which_o be_v other_o o_o grant_v that_o our_o life_n may_v be_v unreprovable_a before_o thou_o and_o man_n but_o because_o o_o lord_n of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o good_a thing_n but_o it_o be_v thou_o that_o work_v the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n lord_n therefore_o stand_v ever_o by_o we_o with_o thy_o prevent_n assist_a and_o consequent_a grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v able_a in_o some_o measure_n to_o do_v thy_o will_n on_o earth_n as_o thy_o angel_n do_v it_o perfect_o in_o heaven_n moreover_o heavenly_a father_n we_o full_o beléeve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a member_n of_o that_o body_n mystical_a whereof_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v the_o head_n do_v earnest_o desire_v at_o thy_o gracious_a hand_n the_o like_a mercy_n for_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o christ_n church_n as_o we_o beg_v for_o our_o own_o soul_n lord_n bless_v and_o defend_v thy_o church_n and_o choose_a in_o all_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n wheresoever_o enlarge_v the_o bound_n of_o thy_o gospel_n increase_v the_o number_n of_o thy_o saint_n &_o daily_o add_v unto_o thy_o church_n such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v bless_v the_o king_n most_o excellent_a majesty_n with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o christ_n jesus_n meet_v for_o so_o great_a and_o worthy_a a_o personage_n with_o the_o prince_n and_o his_o whole_a issue_n in_o this_o kingdom_n and_o beyond_o the_o sea_n grant_v that_o he_o may_v never_o want_v one_o out_o of_o his_o own_o loin_n to_o sit_v upon_o his_o throne_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o thy_o gospel_n till_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o cloud_n bless_v all_o afflict_a member_n whether_o grieve_v in_o conscience_n trouble_v in_o body_n or_o persecute_v for_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o their_o several_a occasion_n and_o need_n bless_v those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o in_o the_o flesh_n as_o be_v our_o parent_n and_o kindred_n whether_o father_n or_o mother_n husband_n or_o wife_n brother_n or_o sister_n or_o child_n with_o our_o christian_a acquaintance_n and_o friend_n keep_v they_o all_o and_o we_o with_o they_o to_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o salvation_n and_o in_o mercy_n good_a lord_n this_o night_n look_v down_o upon_o we_o preserve_v we_o and_o we_o from_o all_o danger_n bodily_a &_o ghostly_a within_o door_n and_o without_o give_v unto_o our_o body_n a_o comfortable_a rest_n and_o sleep_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o able_a to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o their_o particular_a vocation_n before_o thou_o and_o sweet_a lord_n watch_v evermore_o over_o our_o poor_a soul_n keep_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o evil_n both_o sleep_a and_o wake_v and_o when_o that_o sleep_n of_o death_n shall_v fall_v upon_o we_o grant_v that_o our_o soul_n may_v wake_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o salvation_n everlasting_a and_o that_o for_o christ_n jesus_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a lord_n and_o everlasting_a redeemer_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o good_a spirit_n three_o person_n but_o one_o god_n we_o hearty_o desire_v to_o offer_v up_o all_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_v this_o evening_n and_o everlasting_a amen_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o loâ—â—_n of_o god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o the_o most_o bless_a presence_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o uâ—_n all_o and_o within_o uâ—_n all_o both_o in_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o body_n and_o with_o all_o thing_n that_o remain_v or_o belong_v unto_o uâ—_n either_o within_o door_n or_o without_o this_o â—ight_a and_o everlasting_a amen_o finis_fw-la
great_a temptation_n of_o all_o not_o to_o be_v tempt_v at_o all_o three_o those_o that_o presumptuous_o â—_o â—_o think_v that_o of_o themselves_o they_o be_v able_a to_o withstand_v temptation_n and_o of_o their_o own_o power_n four_o those_o that_o be_v careless_a and_o respect_v not_o whether_o they_o overcome_v or_o be_v overcome_v of_o temptation_n that_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o yield_v to_o temptation_n as_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o tempt_v they_o five_o those_o that_o live_v and_o lie_v in_o sin_n â—_o â—_o and_o seek_v not_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o this_o their_o damnable_a estate_n six_o those_o that_o fly_v not_o the_o appearance_n â—_o â—_o of_o evil_a that_o prevent_v â—ot_n the_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o eschew_v not_o the_o company_n of_o trader_n in_o iniquity_n thus_o much_o concern_v the_o six_o and_o last_o petition_n the_o three_o and_o last_o part_n of_o this_o conclusion_n the_o three_o part_n the_o conclusion_n prayer_n be_v the_o conclusion_n in_o these_o word_n set_v down_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o the_o kingdom_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o lord_n for_o these_o two_o cause_n first_o because_o he_o be_v owner_n of_o all_o â—_o â—_o thing_n that_o be_v second_o because_o he_o have_v sovereign_a â—_o â—_o rule_n over_o all_o thing_n at_o his_o wil._n the_o power_n all_o power_n be_v of_o god_n 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o and_o from_o god_n that_o we_o have_v and_o glory_n all_o glory_n be_v due_a to_o the_o glory_n and_o glory_n lord_n our_o god_n first_o the_o reason_n why_o we_o pray_v to_o â—_o â—_o god_n be_v because_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v we_o have_v it_o from_o god_n for_o he_o be_v king_n and_o lord_n over_o all_o and_o whatsoever_o strength_n of_o grace_n we_o have_v we_o have_v it_o from_o god_n the_o fountain_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o grace_n second_o the_o reason_n why_o we_o will_v have_v 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unto_o the_o lord_n amen_o this_o last_o word_n be_v take_v amen_n amen_n two_o way_n first_o for_o a_o witness_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o then_o the_o acceptance_n of_o this_o word_n be_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o good_a time_n will_v grant_v our_o request_n second_o for_o a_o testification_n of_o our_o fervent_a desire_n and_o then_o the_o acceptance_n of_o this_o word_n be_v so_o be_v it_o we_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o grant_v our_o petition_n make_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o first_o acceptance_n we_o be_v admonish_v to_o pray_v faithful_o in_o the_o second_o we_o be_v admonish_v to_o pray_v fervent_o which_o two_o faithful_o and_o fervent_o be_v the_o principal_a thing_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o prayer_n and_o this_o word_n be_v as_o well_o to_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o minister_n as_o the_o people_n though_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o minister_n put_v it_o off_o to_o the_o people_n these_o therefore_o fail_v in_o the_o right_a use_n 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when_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o in_o christ_n the_o lord_n will_v grant_v all_o good_a thing_n unto_o us._n second_o humilis_fw-la a_o humble_a prayer_n when_o we_o consider_v the_o greatness_n of_o god_n majesty_n and_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o unworthiness_n in_o all_o humility_n and_o lowliness_n call_v upon_o his_o name_n three_o feruens_fw-la a_o fervent_a prayer_n when_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n before_o god_n when_o we_o pray_v with_o zeal_n and_o entire_a devotion_n of_o the_o soul_n thus_o much_o concern_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n the_o lord_n of_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o of_o endless_a consolation_n guide_v our_o hearâ—â—_n and_o direct_v our_o spirit_n by_o the_o 〈…〉_o direction_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n in_o all_o 〈…〉_o prayer_n and_o in_o all_o other_o our_o chri_n 〈…〉_o duâ—â—â—s_v that_o we_o may_v in_o they_o all_o â—ive_a he_o â—rue_a service_n and_o answerable_a obedience_n and_o so_o follow_v he_o faithful_o and_o obedient_o in_o grace_n in_o this_o world_n that_o we_o may_v be_v admit_v to_o sing_v halleluiah_n to_o his_o majesty_n for_o evermore_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o that_o for_o christ_n jesus_n his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o bless_a spirit_n three_o glorious_a person_n but_o one_o and_o the_o selfsame_a essential_a god_n we_o offer_v up_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n all_o possible_a power_n honour_n dominion_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n finis_fw-la the_o race_n celestial_a or_o a_o speedy_a course_n to_o salvation_n the_o five_o impression_n 1._o cor._n 9_o 24._o so_o run_v that_o you_o may_v obtain_v london_n print_v by_o george_n purslowe_n and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v by_o john_n clâ—â—â—_n 1â—â—0_n to_o the_o most_o high_a and_o mighty_a most_o gracious_a and_o religious_a prince_n james_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o great_a britain_n france_n and_o ireland_n king_n defender_n of_o the_o faith_n apostolâ—_n call_v etc._n etc._n all_o bless_a hap_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a bliss_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o picture_n of_o purity_n and_o pattern_n of_o piety_n most_o gracious_a and_o dread_a sourreigns_n lord_n holy_a bernard_n by_o name_n decipher_v oâ—t_v at_o large_a thâ—_n gross_a enormity_n of_o that_o ugly_a uâ—â—â—_n ingratitude_n say_v that_o it_o be_v inimica_fw-la animae_fw-la exinanitio_fw-la merâ—orum_fw-la dispersiovirtutum_fw-la &c_n &c_n a_o enemy_n to_o the_o christian_n soul_n a_o exile_n of_o merit_n a_o ruin_n of_o virtue_n and_o a_o consume_a fire_n that_o scorch_v up_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o godliness_n lest_o therefore_o i_o shall_v condemn_v myself_o of_o this_o sensual_a sin_n and_o challenge_v be_v of_o gross_a ingratitude_n i_o have_v presume_v crave_v pardon_n for_o my_o arrogant_a audacity_n herein_o in_o token_n of_o my_o loyal_a duty_n to_o your_o sacred_a majesty_n to_o transport_v these_o line_n laconicall_a and_o letter_n impolite_n to_o the_o happy_a haven_n of_o your_o princely_a heart_n wish_v to_o your_o royal_a grace_n the_o silver_n of_o all_o earthly_a prosperity_n and_o the_o gold_n of_o all_o celestial_a â—elicitie_n if_o your_o highness_n respect_v the_o matter_n it_o be_v celestial_a â—f_o your_o supremacy_n the_o manner_n it_o be_v tâ—o_fw-la tâ—o_fw-la terrestrial_a yet_o pardon_v most_o religious_a prince_n this_o my_o bold_a attempt_n partly_o weigh_v the_o compulsion_n of_o â—ntire_a affection_n and_o partly_o consider_v the_o necessity_n of_o your_o simple_a subject_n erudition_n thus_o cease_v further_o trouble_v your_o majesty_n sacred_a â—ares_n prostern_v myself_o upon_o the_o knee_n of_o submission_n at_o your_o highness_n footstool_n for_o pardon_v for_o my_o presumption_n herein_o i_o beg_v without_o intermission_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o it_o will_v
which_o be_v there_o be_v innumerable_a even_o as_o a_o learned_a geometrician_n find_v hercules_n his_o foot_n be_v length_n upon_o the_o high_a hill_n olympus_n draw_v out_o his_o whole_a picture_n by_o the_o proportion_n of_o the_o same_o though_o far_o unequal_a to_o it_o so_o we_o may_v guess_v at_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n though_o far_o unequal_a to_o they_o as_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n have_v hear_v the_o wisdom_n of_o solomon_n which_o before_o she_o believe_v not_o say_v to_o solomon_n loe_o the_o one_o half_a be_v not_o tell_v i_o so_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n enjoy_v the_o unspeakable_a joy_n of_o heaven_n may_v say_v it_o be_v true_a which_o we_o have_v hear_v concern_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o preach_v minister_n but_o lo_o the_o thousand_o part_n of_o they_o be_v not_o tell_v unto_o us._n the_o greatness_n of_o these_o joy_n do_v appear_v in_o the_o entertainment_n of_o the_o faithful_a servant_n into_o joy_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n say_v enter_v into_o thy_o master_n joy_n our_o saviour_n say_v not_o let_v thy_o master_n joy_n enter_v into_o thou_o but_o enter_v thou_o into_o it_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n be_v so_o many_o as_o the_o thousand_o part_n of_o they_o can_v be_v contain_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n thus_o at_o large_a have_v i_o speak_v of_o this_o reward_n the_o more_o to_o allure_v all_o man_n to_o run_v in_o the_o race_n of_o christianity_n which_o be_v the_o high_a way_n to_o this_o glorious_a reward_n four_o thing_n there_o be_v that_o be_v well_o consider_v be_v excellent_a motive_n to_o cause_n man_n to_o leave_v the_o broad_a way_n of_o iniquity_n and_o to_o betake_v themselves_o to_o run_v in_o this_o race_n celestial_a the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o day_n of_o doom_n the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n let_v every_o christian_n therefore_o as_o he_o tender_v his_o everlasting_a salvation_n cast_v his_o eye_n upon_o this_o reward_n and_o run_v in_o the_o race_n of_o godliness_n so_o long_o as_o life_n shall_v last_v that_o whensoever_o it_o shall_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o call_v he_o out_o of_o the_o vale_n of_o tear_n he_o may_v have_v his_o name_n write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n be_v welcome_v into_o his_o master_n joy_n with_o this_o bless_a harvest_n song_n come_v thou_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o thou_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o which_o thrice-blessed_n kingdom_n he_o bring_v we_o that_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v we_o even_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a who_o have_v take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o who_o with_o god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n but_o one_o eternal_a and_o everliving_a god_n we_o ascribe_v both_o now_o and_o ever_o as_o be_v most_o due_a all_o power_n glory_n dominion_n and_o thanksgiving_n amen_n a_o morning_n prayer_n o_o most_o glorious_a god_n the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o our_o father_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o welfare_n and_o the_o giver_n of_o all_o grace_n we_o thy_o poor_a child_n according_a to_o our_o bind_a duty_n be_v at_o this_o present_a assemble_v together_o before_o thou_o in_o prayer_n to_o offer_v up_o even_o from_o the_o ground_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o morning_n sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_a for_o all_o thy_o love_a mercy_n and_o tender_a kindness_n whatsoever_o bestow_v upon_o us._n we_o high_o bless_v thy_o majesty_n for_o elect_v we_o in_o thy_o christ_n to_o life_n eternal_a before_o all_o world_n for_o create_v we_o after_o thy_o own_o most_o glorious_a image_n in_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n for_o justify_v we_o by_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o thy_o son_n for_o sanctify_v we_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o for_o the_o hope_n that_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o of_o our_o future_a glorification_n with_o thou_o hereafter_o in_o heaven_n we_o also_o return_v unto_o thou_o all_o due_a and_o possible_a praise_n for_o preserve_v of_o we_o hitherto_o of_o thy_o especial_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n supply_v abundant_o all_o our_o necessity_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o in_o body_n and_o at_o this_o present_a we_o hearty_o magnify_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o watchful_a providence_n over_o we_o this_o night_n and_o for_o thy_o blessing_n upon_o we_o and_o we_o keep_v we_o from_o diverse_a danger_n that_o may_v just_o for_o our_o sin_n have_v come_v upon_o we_o both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a o_o what_o shall_v we_o render_v unto_o thou_o for_o all_o these_o thy_o mercy_n do_v unto_o we_o what_o be_v we_o that_o thou_o shall_v thus_o respect_v we_o or_o what_o be_v our_o deserve_n that_o thou_o shall_v thus_o esteem_v we_o to_o we_o o_o lord_n to_o we_o most_o miserable_a sinner_n there_o nothing_o belong_v but_o shame_n and_o confusion_n if_o thou_o lord_n mark_v strict_o what_o be_v do_v amiss_o who_o be_v able_a to_o abide_v it_o o_o how_o far_o do_v thy_o mercy_n exceed_v thy_o justice_n o_o the_o deepness_n of_o thy_o favour_n towards_o we_o so_o unsearchable_a be_v they_o as_o no_o man_n can_v express_v they_o so_o unutterable_a as_o no_o man_n can_v declare_v they_o and_o most_o merciful_a father_n we_o humble_o entreat_v for_o thy_o christ_n sake_n the_o continuance_n of_o these_o mercy_n towards_o we_o bless_v we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o with_o thy_o heavenly_a protection_n and_o benediction_n guide_v we_o by_o thy_o own_o spirit_n into_o all_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v profitable_o and_o conscionable_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o our_o vocation_n both_o general_a and_o particular_a bless_v we_o in_o the_o house_n and_o bless_v we_o in_o the_o field_n bless_v we_o in_o the_o basket_n and_o bless_v we_o in_o the_o store_n bless_v we_o in_o our_o outgoing_n and_o in_o our_o come_n in_o compass_v we_o on_o every_o side_n with_o thy_o mercy_n guard_v thy_o angel_n round_o about_o we_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o evil_a of_o this_o world_n and_o every_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o sanctify_v both_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o thy_o fear_n to_o thy_o service_n that_o as_o heretofore_o we_o have_v serve_v the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n by_o profaneness_n so_o ever_o hereafter_o redeem_v the_o time_n we_o may_v apply_v ourselves_o unto_o holiness_n to_o which_o end_n we_o most_o earnest_o crave_v o_o heavenly_a father_n the_o presence_n of_o thy_o spirit_n always_o to_o direct_v we_o the_o powerful_a preach_n of_o thy_o gospel_n always_o to_o instruct_v we_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o thy_o sacrament_n always_o to_o confirm_v we_o that_o all_o heresy_n and_o ungodliness_n remove_v far_o from_o we_o by_o these_o mean_v sanctify_v unto_o we_o we_o may_v glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n in_o this_o life_n and_o be_v glorify_v of_o thou_o everlasting_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o because_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o stead_n of_o thy_o mercy_n we_o have_v deserve_v thy_o furious_a indignation_n against_o we_o we_o therefore_o serious_o beg_v at_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o meritorious_a mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o thou_o will_v remove_v far_o from_o we_o and_o our_o land_n all_o thy_o fearful_a and_o heavy_a judgement_n whatsoever_o as_o famine_n pestilence_n sword_n and_o the_o like_a and_o give_v we_o all_o grace_n from_o the_o king_n to_o the_o beast_n that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o humble_v for_o all_o our_o iniquity_n that_o we_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o evil_n which_o be_v sin_n thou_o may_v be_v please_v to_o repent_v thou_o of_o thy_o evil_n which_o be_v punishment_n for_o sin_n hear_v we_o o_o bless_a lord_n god_n in_o these_o our_o petition_n pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o grant_v to_o we_o all_o our_o request_n with_o all_o other_o thy_o grace_n that_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o that_o may_v make_v for_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o save_n of_o our_o poor_a soul_n at_o the_o dismal_a day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o for_o christ_n jesus_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n three_o glorious_a person_n but_o one_o immortal_a god_n we_o desire_v to_o return_v all_o possible_a praise_n power_n dominion_n and_o thanksgiving_n this_o morning_n and_o everlasting_a amen_n a_o evening_n prayer_n o_o most_o gracious_a god_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o most_o love_a and_o most_o merciful_a father_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n we_o thy_o poor_a servant_n do_v most_o humble_o cast_v down_o ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o dreadful_a majesty_n confess_v and_o acknowledge_v our_o manifold_a sin_n from_o time_n to_o time_n most_o grievous_o commit_v against_o thou_o
with_o the_o sheep_n on_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o sing_v this_o bless_a harvest_n song_n unto_o you_o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o which_o most_o bless_a place_n of_o glory_n the_o lord_n bring_v every_o soul_n of_o we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n and_o dissolution_n and_o that_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o bless_a spirit_n three_o glorious_a person_n but_o one_o immortal_a god_n be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n this_o day_n and_o ever_o amen_o *_o âŽ_o *_o finis_fw-la a_o earnest_n and_o zealous_a pray_v er_fw-mi to_o be_v save_v from_o the_o damnation_n of_o tophet_n o_o most_o glorious_a everliving_a and_o everloving_a lord_n god_n the_o fountain_n and_o wellspring_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n we_o thy_o poor_a servant_n unworthy_a in_o regard_n of_o our_o manifold_a transgression_n of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o blessing_n do_v most_o humble_o fall_v down_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o dreadful_a majesty_n confess_v in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n of_o our_o estate_n by_o sin_n o_o lord_n ashamed_a we_o be_v to_o come_v before_o thou_o that_o be_v nothing_o but_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o abomination_n but_o thou_o a_o majesty_n most_o pure_a in_o comparison_n of_o who_o the_o angel_n themselves_o be_v count_v impure_a we_o dare_v not_o therefore_o be_v thus_o loathsome_a and_o abominable_a presume_v to_o present_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o as_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o thy_o manifold_a mercy_n and_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n his_o merit_n in_o who_o thou_o be_v delightful_o please_v with_o all_o that_o faithful_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n lord_n in_o thy_o son_n behold_v we_o we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o accept_v we_o in_o his_o worthiness_n cleanse_v we_o in_o his_o blood_n justify_v we_o in_o his_o righteousness_n sanctify_v we_o with_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a death_n free_a we_o from_o the_o damnation_n of_o hell_n o_o till_o these_o comfortable_a tiding_n be_v seal_v up_o to_o our_o soul_n how_o perplex_a be_v we_o o_o how_o do_v our_o heart_n quake_v and_o tremble_v till_o we_o have_v find_v the_o salvation_n of_o thou_o our_o god_n reject_v we_o not_o o_o heavenly_a father_n that_o fain_o will_v as_o be_v save_v of_o thou_o so_o upright_o serve_v thou_o we_o plead_v now_o and_o ever_o for_o pardon_v so_o for_o grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v in_o plentiful_a manner_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o amendment_n lord_n keep_v we_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o salvation_n lord_n preserve_v we_o from_o the_o terrible_a torment_n of_o tophet_n o_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o we_o if_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n when_o we_o die_v be_v throw_v into_o that_o lake_n that_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n so_o bitter_o as_o force_v screech_v and_o scream_v continual_o lord_n deal_v not_o with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o sin_n and_o thy_o justice_n but_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n save_o our_o soul_n alive_a o_o consider_v the_o terror_n of_o our_o trouble_a soul_n let_v not_o the_o groan_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v despise_v but_o suffer_v they_o to_o pierce_v the_o heaven_n for_o a_o blessing_n o_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o god_n of_o endless_a compassion_n cast_v we_o not_o away_o from_o thy_o presence_n we_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n confound_v we_o not_o o_o lord_n that_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o death_n and_o damnation_n of_o a_o sinner_n be_v move_v to_o show_v pity_n upon_o we_o o_o christ_n our_o bless_a saviour_n make_v intercession_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o we_o speak_v by_o thy_o gracious_a spirit_n peace_n to_o our_o disquiet_v soul_n bound_v up_o our_o break_a heart_n give_v we_o that_o we_o may_v 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