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and_o bring_v many_o other_o wicked_a spirit_n 45._o mat_n 12._o 44._o 45._o and_o sinful_a corruption_n with_o they_o these_o retain_v and_o nourish_v sinful_a lust_n will_v like_v secret_a traitor_n open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v they_o in_o and_o then_o take_v more_o strong_a possession_n of_o we_o our_o latter_a end_n will_v be_v worse_o than_o our_o beginning_n time_n §_o sect_n 10._o our_o mortification_n must_v extend_v itself_o to_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o all_o time_n but_o our_o mortification_n must_v be_v without_o stint_n or_o restraint_n extend_v itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n unto_o all_o our_o lust_n and_o not_o unto_o some_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n also_o it_o must_v be_v continual_a even_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n because_o as_o with_o samson_n our_o enemy_n will_v live_v with_o we_o even_o unto_o our_o death_n and_o then_o with_o it_o we_o shall_v destroy_v more_o of_o they_o then_o we_o 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true_a justify_v faith_n make_v we_o to_o rejoice_v when_o as_o we_o think_v of_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n unto_o judgement_n and_o even_o to_o long_o for_o this_o time_n as_o be_v the_o day_n of_o our_o full_a redemption_n when_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o enjoy_v all_o glory_n and_o endless_a happiness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n when_o these_o thing_n begin_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v then_o look_v up_o and_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n for_o your_o redemption_n draw_v nigh_o and_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o which_o have_v receive_v the_o first_o fruit_n 23._o luk._n 21._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 23._o of_o the_o spirit_n even_o we_o ourselves_o groan_n within_o ourselves_o wait_v for_o the_o adoption_n to_o wit_n the_o redemption_n of_o our_o body_n the_o which_o joy_n in_o think_v on_o this_o day_n and_o mourning_n because_o it_o be_v defer_v come_v through_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o confidence_n of_o hope_n for_o therefore_o do_v we_o desire_v to_o leave_v 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 1._o 7._o gal._n 5._o 5._o this_o world_n and_o to_o be_v dissolve_v because_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o earthly_a house_n of_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v dissolve_v we_o have_v a_o build_n of_o god_n a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n but_o eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n and_o because_o through_o the_o spirit_n we_o wait_v for_o the_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n but_o no_o such_o joy_n or_o longing_n accompany_v the_o faith_n of_o temporary_n because_o they_o have_v no_o such_o assurance_n of_o this_o happiness_n and_o be_v beside_o so_o besot_v with_o the_o love_n of_o worldly_a thing_n that_o they_o can_v without_o terror_n and_o amazement_n think_v of_o that_o day_n which_o when_o it_o come_v will_v whole_o deprive_v they_o of_o all_o their_o earthly_a joy_n adoption_n §_o sect._n 19_o the_o 3_o effect_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n 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of_o god_n and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christ_n and_o again_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o 5._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 5._o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o do_v not_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o doubtful_a testimony_n of_o this_o inestimable_a privilege_n but_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v a_o earnest_n which_o god_n therefore_o 14._o eph._n 1._o 14._o give_v we_o to_o put_v we_o out_o of_o all_o doubt_n that_o he_o will_v make_v good_a this_o heavenly_a bargain_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o us._n which_o be_v say_v the_o apostle_n the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n and_o in_o the_o same_o respect_v it_o be_v call_v a_o seal_n which_o by_o the_o powerful_a impression_n that_o it_o imprint_v in_o we_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v make_v good_a unto_o we_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o who_o also_o after_o you_o believe_v you_o be_v seal_v with_o that_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n and_o 30._o eph._n 1._o 13._o &_o 4._o 30._o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o you_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n if_o therefore_o by_o this_o earnest_n and_o seal_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o assurance_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o right_n unto_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v also_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o for_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o effect_n can_v be_v sever_v and_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a bargain_n do_v plain_o argue_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v this_o earnest_n and_o seal_n by_o which_o alone_o it_o be_v confirm_v unto_o us._n but_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v deceive_v with_o a_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a seal_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o seal_n only_o be_v annex_v unto_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o require_v on_o our_o part_n the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o as_o it_o be_v god_n privy_a seal_n according_a to_o that_o the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o so_o there_o be_v a_o broad_a seal_n join_v with_o it_o let_v every_o 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 19_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o infidelity_n and_o impenitency_n have_v not_o receive_v this_o seal_n for_o what_o have_v they_o to_o do_v with_o the_o seal_n to_o who_o the_o covenant_n do_v not_o appertain_v supplication_n §_o sect_n 20._o the_o four_o effect_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n a_o four_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v to_o enable_v we_o unto_o prayer_n and_o to_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o such_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o that_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n be_v hard_a and_o grant_v by_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v call_v by_o the_o prophet_n zachary_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o power_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o upon_o the_o inhabitant_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o of_o jerusalam_n that_o be_v all_o the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o invisible_a church_n militant_a here_o on_o earth_n so_o the_o apostle_n plain_o 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o tell_v we_o that_o we_o know_v not_o for_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n 20._o jud._n ver_fw-la 20._o for_o we_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n jude_n know_v our_o insufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n do_v exhort_v we_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o all_o those_o who_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o spiritual_a want_n do_v pour_v forth_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n which_o property_n i_o require_v in_o that_o prayer_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o not_o ability_n on_o the_o sudden_a upon_o every_o occasion_n to_o conceive_v a_o prayer_n and_o to_o utter_v it_o in_o eloquence_n of_o word_n choice_n phrase_n or_o a_o continue_a ready_a discourse_n of_o speech_n for_o it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o the_o spirit_n teach_v we_o word_n and_o fluent_a phrase_n but_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o spirit_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v which_o language_n god_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n understand_v and_o accept_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v yea_o being_n a_o spirit_n and_o require_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o 24_o rom._n 8._o 27._o joh._n 4._o 24_o truth_n he_o esteem_v not_o the_o most_o eloquent_a prayer_n conceive_v and_o utter_v without_o this_o sight_n of_o our_o want_n zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o where_o these_o be_v he_o hear_v and_o grant_v our_o fuite_n &_o supplication_n though_o with_o ezechias_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o express_v they_o but_o chatter_v like_o a_o crow_fw-mi or_o swallow_n or_o with_o hannah_n only_o move_v our_o 14._o esa_n 38._o 14._o lip_n yea_o in_o truth_n though_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o move_v they_o so_o that_o with_o she_o we_o speak_v unto_o he_o in_o our_o 13._o 1_o sam._n 1._o 13._o heart_n neither_o have_v the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o
of_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n the_o last_o effect_n which_o be_v infallible_a sign_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v all_o the_o save_n and_o sanctify_a gift_n and_o grace_n which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o as_o first_o a_o lively_a faith_n apprehend_v the_o promise_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n of_o which_o i_o have_v already_o speak_v the_o second_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n not_o only_o for_o his_o benefit_n receive_v or_o expect_v present_a prosperity_n the_o confluence_n of_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o everlasting_a salvation_n but_o also_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o 7._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 7._o goodness_n mercy_n justice_n holiness_n and_o all_o other_o his_o save_a attribute_n in_o which_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o love_n resemble_v child_n who_o love_n their_o parent_n out_o of_o natural_a affection_n simple_o and_o sincere_o when_o as_o they_o have_v no_o other_o outward_a motive_n even_o when_o they_o cross_v they_o in_o their_o desire_n and_o do_v correct_v and_o chastise_v they_o for_o their_o amendment_n for_o such_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n child_n free_a and_o generous_a although_o their_o love_n may_v be_v increase_v and_o make_v unto_o they_o much_o more_o sensible_a by_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o heavenly_a hope_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v a_o free_a spirit_n and_o so_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o liberty_n of_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o there_o be_v any_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o the_o wicked_a it_o be_v only_o servile_a and_o slavish_a not_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n or_o out_o of_o their_o own_o disposition_n and_o natural_a affection_n but_o only_o for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n honour_n riches_n pleasure_n peace_n health_n ease_n and_o such_o like_a temporary_a benefit_n the_o which_o when_o he_o do_v at_o any_o time_n take_v from_o they_o and_o inflict_v upon_o they_o the_o contrary_a cross_n than_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o love_n cease_v their_o love_n itself_o also_o cease_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o saul_n jehu_n judas_n demas_n and_o many_o other_o three_o the_o spirit_n bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n 17._o rom._n 5._o 1._o gal._n 5._o 17._o which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n that_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o he_o also_o reckon_v it_o among_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n four_o by_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o inward_a peace_n it_o also_o work_v in_o we_o inward_a comfort_n and_o consolation_n which_o make_v we_o with_o patience_n to_o endure_v all_o affliction_n and_o to_o stand_v against_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v 26._o joh._n 15._o 26._o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o consolation_n four_o from_o this_o peace_n and_o comfort_n he_o raise_v spiritual_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o freedom_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o our_o assure_a hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o which_o also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o it_o in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o be_v so_o to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o faithful_a not_o only_a when_o their_o wine_n and_o oil_n abound_v in_o which_o 7._o psal_n 4._o 6._o 7._o the_o wicked_a also_o may_v rejoice_v but_o also_o when_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o these_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n do_v shine_v upon_o they_o which_o cause_v we_o to_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o cross_n and_o tribulation_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o five_o from_o all_o these_o arise_v thankfulness_n unto_o god_n from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v all_o these_o benefit_n the_o which_o be_v show_v not_o with_o our_o lip_n alone_o but_o by_o our_o conscionable_a care_n and_o zealous_a endeavour_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o retain_v his_o love_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n in_o love_v and_o practise_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o require_v and_o in_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o he_o abhor_v and_o forbid_v neighbour_n §_o sect._n 13._o of_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o neighbour_n unto_o which_o duty_n immediate_o respect_v god_n the_o apostle_n also_o join_v as_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n diverse_a other_o respect_v our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o person_n as_o first_o long_o suffer_v when_o as_o consider_v how_o the_o lord_n have_v bear_v with_o we_o when_o he_o may_v have_v consume_v we_o with_o his_o wrath_n we_o do_v also_o bear_v with_o our_o brethren_n and_o when_o the_o wrong_n and_o injure_v we_o endure_v it_o with_o patience_n or_o else_o at_o least_o defer_v and_o put_v off_o our_o anger_n or_o restrain_v and_o moderate_v the_o rage_n and_o heat_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n put_v on_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n holy_a and_o belove_a bowel_n of_o mercy_n 12._o col._n 3._o 12._o kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a forbear_v one_o another_o and_o forgive_a one_o another_o if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o even_o as_o christ_n forgive_v you_o so_o also_o do_v you_o the_o second_o be_v gentleness_n whereby_o a_o man_n carry_v himself_o courteous_o and_o affable_o in_o his_o word_n and_o friendly_a and_o kind_o in_o all_o his_o action_n unto_o all_o man_n mild_o to_o his_o inferior_n and_o reverent_o and_o respective_o to_o his_o superior_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v no_o brawler_n 2_o tit._n 3._o 2_o but_o gentle_a show_v all_o kindness_n unto_o all_o man_n the_o three_o be_v goodness_n whereby_o we_o be_v ready_a by_o all_o mean_v we_o can_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n unto_o their_o person_n and_o state_n soul_n body_n and_o name_n and_o this_o we_o be_v bind_v unto_o by_o god_n commandment_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o love_n serve_v one_o another_o 13._o gal._n 5._o 13._o and_o also_o by_o that_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o unit_v we_o together_o in_o our_o body_n under_o one_o head_n christ_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o demean_v ourselves_o towards_o one_o another_o as_o it_o be_v come_v member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n the_o four_o be_v faith_n or_o fidelity_n whereby_o in_o our_o word_n we_o keep_v all_o our_o lawful_a promise_n and_o covenant_n though_o it_o be_v to_o our_o own_o hindrance_n and_o in_o our_o action_n carry_v ourselves_o true_o and_o honest_o without_o falsehood_n lie_v and_o deceit_n the_o five_o be_v meekness_n which_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n the_o first_o patience_n in_o forbear_v 5._o mat._n 5._o to_o revenge_v by_o our_o own_o private_a mean_n wrong_n and_o injury_n from_o which_o our_o saviour_n will_v have_v we_o so_o far_o that_o we_o shall_v rather_o offer_v ourselves_o to_o bear_v new_a injury_n then_o revenge_v the_o old_a and_o the_o other_o lowliness_n whereby_o lay_v aside_o all_o proud_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n we_o think_v better_o of_o other_o then_o of_o ourselves_o and_o in_o give_v honour_n strive_v and_o labour_v to_o go_v before_o they_o person_n 2_o sect_n 14._o of_o some_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o own_o person_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v temperance_n whereby_o a_o man_n right_o order_v rule_v and_o moderate_v his_o appetite_n in_o his_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n pleasure_n and_o recreation_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n hate_v and_o forsake_v gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n excessive_a bravery_n and_o strange_a fashion_n sinful_a delight_n and_o unlawful_a and_o excessive_a pastime_n the_o other_o be_v sobriety_n which_o especial_o teach_v we_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o for_o the_o
the_o grace_n thereof_o increase_v in_o we_o the_o lord_n will_v satisfy_v our_o 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o desire_n and_o bring_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n begin_v to_o accomplishment_n 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o and_o perfection_n for_o therefore_o do_v the_o lord_n enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o these_o long_a desire_n that_o he_o may_v satisfy_v they_o therefore_o do_v he_o make_v we_o to_o hunger_n after_o grace_n and_o to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o own_o emptiness_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v and_o replenish_v we_o with_o they_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o rest_v content_v and_o satisfy_v with_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v or_o that_o portion_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherewith_o we_o be_v already_o endue_v but_o we_o must_v hunger_n after_o more_o perfection_n and_o grow_v from_o grace_n to_o grace_n from_o strength_n to_o strength_n and_o from_o one_o degree_n of_o spiritual_a stature_n unto_o another_o until_o we_o come_v unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n and_o this_o be_v a_o inseparable_a and_o infallible_a sign_n and_o property_n of_o the_o faithful_a &_o regenerate_v who_o be_v say_v to_o be_v 14._o psal_n 92._o 14._o tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n own_o plant_n which_o bring_v forth_o more_o plenty_n of_o fruit_n in_o their_o old_a age_n and_o be_v not_o dote_v 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o and_o rot_a with_o year_n but_o when_o they_o be_v at_o the_o elder_a they_o be_v most_o fat_a and_o flourish_a they_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o morning_n 20._o eph._n 2._o 20._o light_n which_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o unto_o the_o perfect_a day_n they_o be_v god_n building_n which_o be_v still_o in_o frame_v and_o set_v up_o until_o it_o be_v full_o finish_v they_o be_v god_n child_n who_o grow_v from_o strength_n to_o strength_n until_o they_o come_v to_o perfect_a stature_n neither_o have_v they_o any_o time_n of_o old_a age_n but_o be_v in_o a_o continual_a spring_n of_o youth_n they_o be_v branch_n ingraft_v into_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n which_o bear_v fruit_n in_o he_o â—e_z purge_v &_o prune_v they_o that_o they_o may_v bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n that_o therefore_o we_o may_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v in_o this_o number_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v some_o measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o let_v we_o desire_v to_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 12._o 13._o joh._n 15._o 2._o 2_o pet._n 3._o 19_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o they_o who_o have_v once_o taste_v of_o these_o spiritual_a excellency_n be_v not_o satisfy_v with_o a_o small_a pittance_n but_o rather_o thereby_o their_o desire_n be_v enlarge_v their_o appetite_n sharpen_v and_o their_o hunger_n increase_v after_o a_o more_o full_a and_o perfect_a allowance_n it_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o 2_o mean_n a_o careful_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o it_o now_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o desire_v more_o and_o more_o a_o access_n of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n unto_o perfection_n so_o in_o the_o second_o place_n we_o be_v to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n appoint_v by_o god_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o 2._o gal._n 3._o 2._o they_o and_o first_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a and_o diligent_a in_o hear_v reading_z and_o meditate_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o not_o only_o the_o seed_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o make_v new_o bear_v babe_n in_o christ_n but_o also_o the_o food_n whereby_o we_o be_v nourish_v 2._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 1._o 2._o and_o increase_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n until_o we_o come_v unto_o a_o full_a age_n in_o christ_n milk_n for_o our_o tender_a infancy_n and_o more_o strong_a and_o perfect_a nourishment_n for_o our_o ripe_a age_n now_o because_o there_o may_v come_v a_o dear_a year_n 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chap._n iii_o what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o discourse_n scripture_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o champion_n in_o this_o spiritual_a combat_n now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o other_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o distinct_o know_v what_o it_o be_v we_o must_v understand_v that_o the_o word_n spirit_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o omit_v many_o acceptation_n which_o be_v altogether_o impertinent_a to_o our_o present_a purpose_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v sometime_o take_v general_o for_o all_o spiritual_a and_o incorporeal_a substance_n and_o sometime_o more_o special_o for_o some_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thus_o it_o sometime_o signify_v the_o whole_a 24._o whole_a joh._n 4._o 24._o deity_n and_o sometime_o every_o one_o of_o the_o person_n the_o father_n the_o 63._o the_o joh._n 6._o 63._o son_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n and_o the_o 7._o the_o 1._o joh._n 5._o 6._o 7._o holy_a ghost_n who_o have_v this_o name_n of_o spirit_n after_o a_o usual_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n give_v unto_o he_o but_o howsoever_o god_n and_o every_o of_o these_o holy_a and_o divine_a person_n do_v fight_n in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o be_v their_o grace_n that_o support_v we_o and_o their_o strength_n whereby_o we_o overcome_v yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v by_o spirit_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n this_o divine_a nature_n who_o be_v omnipotent_a none_o be_v able_a to_o resist_v sometime_o it_o signify_v the_o 1._o the_o eccles_n 12._o 7._o act._n 7._o 59_o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o soul_n of_o man_n even_o as_o the_o flesh_n be_v take_v for_o the_o body_n but_o these_o be_v not_o opposite_n and_o enemy_n but_o dear_a friend_n who_o so_o entire_o love_n that_o they_o fear_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v separate_v and_o to_o part_v company_n sometime_o it_o signify_v that_o chief_a and_o excellent_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n call_v 47._o call_v 1._o cor._n 2._o 11._o rom._n 12._o 2._o luke_n 1._o 47._o reason_n and_o understanding_n but_o neither_o can_v it_o here_o be_v take_v in_o this_o sense_n because_o this_o spirit_n itself_o be_v corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o this_o natural_a reason_n and_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n and_o against_o this_o spirit_n whereof_o we_o speak_v which_o oppose_v and_o fight_v against_o it_o as_o against_o his_o chief_a enemy_n sometime_o it_o be_v take_v for_o the_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o reason_n itself_o as_o where_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o ephesian_n to_o be_v renew_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n sometime_o by_o spirit_n we_o understand_v the_o 18._o the_o luke_n 1._o 15._o gal._n 3._o 2._o act._n 2._o 18._o gifts_z and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o faith_n love_n hope_v joy_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v stand_v in_o opposition_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n do_v fight_v against_o they_o they_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o final_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o signify_v a_o new_a quality_n of_o holiness_n create_v and_o wrought_v in_o all_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o in_o this_o place_n discourse_n §._o sect._n 2._o what_o we_o be_v
christ_n original_o and_o above_o measure_n even_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n 2._o eph._n 4._o 7._o joh._n 1._o 14._o psal_n 133._o 2._o but_o in_o we_o in_o that_o measure_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n eph._n 4._o 7._o unto_o every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v give_v grace_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o of_o the_o evangelist_n joh._n 1._o 14._o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n and_o dwell_v among_o we_o full_a of_o groce_fw-mi and_o truth_n 16._o and_o of_o his_o fullness_n have_v all_o we_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n final_o this_o oil_n of_o the_o spirit_n like_o that_o of_o aaron_n be_v first_o pour_v upon_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o from_o he_o descend_v to_o we_o as_o upon_o the_o skirt_n of_o his_o clothing_n or_o rather_o member_n of_o his_o body_n creature_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o spirit-doth_a not_o dwell_v in_o we_o esscential_o more_o than_o in_o other_o creature_n furthermore_o although_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o essential_o dwell_v in_o we_o more_o than_o in_o all_o other_o creature_n yet_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a have_v right_a unto_o he_o above_o all_o other_o even_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o essence_n and_o efficacy_n because_o he_o be_v we_o by_o god_n free_a and_o gracious_a covenant_n wherein_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n now_o 14._o esa_n 59_o 21._o eze._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36_o 26._o &_o 37._o 14._o he_o be_v we_o in_o his_o son_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o in_o many_o place_n the_o lord_n promise_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o also_o of_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o effectual_o work_v these_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o where_o he_o show_v that_o by_o god_n gift_n we_o have_v right_a not_o only_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o even_o after_o a_o special_a manner_n to_o the_o spirit_n himself_o beside_o where_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o to_o be_v unite_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o bond_n of_o this_o union_n be_v not_o only_o bare_a quality_n and_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o even_o the_o spirit_n itself_o which_o dwell_v in_o christ_n our_o head_n essential_o be_v after_o a_o unspeakable_a and_o mystical_a manner_n yet_o real_o and_o true_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n in_o which_o respect_n though_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o essence_n be_v alike_o present_a to_o all_o creature_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o say_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o they_o or_o to_o be_v their_o spirit_n because_o they_o have_v no_o right_n unto_o he_o by_o covenant_n as_o we_o have_v nor_o any_o interest_n by_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o yet_o any_o efficacy_n operation_n nor_o influence_n of_o save_v grace_n from_o he_o in_o all_o which_o he_o be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o elect._n moreover_o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o donation_n and_o right_n the_o holy_a spirit_n become_v we_o do_v work_n in_o we_o after_o a_o special_a and_o powerful_a manner_n he_o be_v intimate_v familiar_a and_o in_o near_a acquaintance_n with_o we_o like_o inmate_n or_o coinhabitant_n comfort_v direct_a roll_a strengthen_v and_o cherish_v us._n in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v his_o 16._o his_o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o 2._o cor._n 6._o 16._o house_v and_o temple_n in_o which_o 14._o which_o rom._n 8._o 9_o 11_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 14._o he_o dwell_v whereas_o contrariwise_o worldling_n and_o infidel_n to_o all_o these_o purpose_n be_v mere_a stranger_n unto_o he_o because_o they_o receive_v he_o not_o but_o make_v their_o body_n habitation_n for_o unclean_a spirit_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o world_n can_v receive_v this_o spirit_n of_o truth_n because_o it_o see_v he_o not_o neither_o know_v he_o but_o you_o say_v he_o to_o his_o disciple_n and_o in_o they_o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a know_v he_o for_o he_o dwell_v with_o you_o and_o 14._o joh._n 4._o 14._o shall_v be_v in_o you_o furthermore_o this_o holy_a spirit_n be_v give_v to_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a in_o a_o special_a manner_n not_o only_o in_o the_o fruit_n and_o stream_n of_o his_o grace_n but_o also_o to_o be_v unto_o they_o as_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o flow_v and_o the_o author_n worker_n preserver_n and_o continuer_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n in_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n whosoever_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o 38._o joh_n 7._o 37._o 38._o shall_v never_o thirst_v but_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o again_o if_o any_o man_n thirst_n let_v he_o come_v unto_o i_o and_o drink_n he_o that_o believe_v on_o i_o as_o the_o scripture_n have_v say_v out_o of_o his_o belly_n shall_v flow_v river_n of_o live_a water_n but_o this_o say_v the_o evangelist_n be_v speak_v of_o his_o spirit_n which_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v receive_v for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o yet_o give_v because_o that_o jesus_n be_v not_o yet_o glorify_v now_o the_o stream_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o everlasting_a spring_a fountain_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v be_v diverse_a and_o to_o be_v distinguish_v the_o one_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o the_o other_o the_o effect_n the_o one_o the_o tree_n the_o other_o the_o fruit_n final_o to_o conclude_v this_o point_n although_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o essence_n as_o in_o other_o creature_n yet_o he_o do_v after_o a_o especial_a manner_n exercise_v his_o nature_n and_o show_v his_o presence_n by_o his_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n more_o in_o the_o faithful_a then_o in_o the_o whole_a earth_n in_o that_o he_o choose_v they_o for_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n take_v full_a possession_n of_o they_o as_o of_o his_o own_o right_n reign_v and_o rule_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n as_o in_o the_o chief_a seat_n of_o his_o kingdom_n unit_v they_o unto_o christ_n their_o head_n purge_v and_o purify_v they_o from_o their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n replenish_v they_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n defend_v preserve_v and_o strengthen_v they_o from_o all_o enemy_n and_o from_o the_o inundation_n of_o all_o danger_n by_o his_o almighty_a power_n and_o especial_a providence_n watch_v over_o they_o and_o final_o inlighten_v they_o in_o all_o truth_n and_o guide_v and_o direct_v they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n and_o even_o thus_o do_v satan_n dwell_v in_o the_o child_n of_o unbelief_n not_o by_o communicate_v his_o essence_n unto_o they_o for_o than_o they_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o man_n but_o incarnate_a devil_n but_o by_o take_v full_a possession_n of_o they_o as_o his_o own_o vassal_n by_o infuse_v malice_n into_o their_o heart_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o corruption_n and_o sin_n into_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o set_v up_o his_o throne_n in_o they_o and_o rule_v they_o with_o his_o power_n according_a to_o his_o own_o pleasure_n 26._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 26._o and_o make_v they_o to_o become_v his_o slave_n to_o do_v his_o will_n final_o by_o lead_v and_o guide_v they_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n through_o his_o tentation_n and_o suggestion_n until_o at_o last_o he_o bring_v they_o together_o with_o himself_o unto_o condemnation_n and_o utter_a destruction_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n chap._n four_o the_o erroneous_a conceit_n of_o the_o papist_n who_o by_o the_o flesh_n understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensual_a faculty_n only_o enemy_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o papist_n propound_v unto_o we_o a_o friend_n to_o fight_v against_o in_o stead_n of_o our_o enemy_n have_v show_v what_o our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n be_v we_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o warfare_n be_v we_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o discover_v their_o nature_n and_o property_n be_v it_o not_o that_o these_o enemy_n be_v by_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n disguise_v yea_o quite_o hide_v from_o our_o sight_n in_o secret_a
that_o be_v in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n where_o the_o flesh_n can_v signify_v the_o body_n as_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o soul_n for_o so_o it_o be_v not_o true_a which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v his_o body_n be_v not_o only_o the_o habitation_n of_o his_o soul_n but_o also_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n neither_o be_v it_o here_o the_o apostle_n purpose_v to_o distinguish_v between_o his_o soul_n and_o his_o body_n but_o between_o grace_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o remain_v unregenerate_a as_o contrariwise_o by_o spirit_n he_o understand_v the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o he_o correct_v himself_o say_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n because_o he_o will_v not_o be_v injurious_a to_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o his_o body_n which_o make_v he_o thus_o to_o explicate_v his_o speech_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v not_o so_o chrysostome_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o apostle_n call_v 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o chrysost_n in_o cal._n 5._o flesh_n not_o the_o natural_a body_n but_o the_o deprave_a will_n as_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o again_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n what_o then_o be_v the_o flesh_n to_o be_v destroy_v why_o he_o who_o speak_v these_o thing_n be_v not_o he_o compass_v with_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n by_o flesh_n therefore_o he_o mean_v earthly_a sluggish_a and_o reckless_a thought_n so_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o accusation_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o negligent_a soul_n â—â—_o §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o absolute_o evil_a as_o the_o flesh_n â—â—_o eight_o that_o which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh_n be_v in_o other_o place_n call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n the_o evil_a which_o enclose_v we_o and_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o body_n be_v not_o evil_a absolute_o for_o it_o be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n but_o respective_o as_o together_o with_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v taint_v &_o defile_v with_o corruption_n so_o austin_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o flesh_n that_o be_v 76._o aug._n de_fw-fr ecclesiast_fw-la dogmat_fw-la cap._n 76._o our_o body_n be_v good_a yea_o very_a good_a as_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o our_o only_a good_a god_n and_o it_o be_v not_o evil_a as_o sethianus_n ophianus_fw-la and_o patricianus_n will_v have_v it_o nor_o the_o cause_n of_o evil_a as_o florianus_n have_v teach_v nor_o yet_o compact_v of_o evil_a and_o good_a as_o manichaeus_n blaspheme_v but_o whereas_o it_o be_v good_a by_o creation_n it_o be_v at_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o mind_n make_v unto_o we_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n not_o by_o the_o change_n of_o the_o substance_n but_o by_o the_o wage_n of_o execution_n with_o who_o chrysostome_n agree_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v 13._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 13._o nor_o call_v the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n sin_n but_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o if_o we_o wise_o use_v it_o be_v exceed_v fit_a for_o the_o pursue_v of_o virtue_n neither_o be_v the_o body_n our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n but_o our_o friend_n which_o assi_v we_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o take_v our_o part_n against_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n namely_o as_o it_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o pray_v fast_a watch_v hear_v the_o word_n holy_a conference_n give_v of_o alm_n and_o such_o like_a religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n so_o hierome_n testify_v that_o this_o life_n to_o mortal_a man_n be_v a_o place_n licinium_n hieron_n ad_fw-la licinium_n of_o combat_n here_o we_o fight_v that_o elsewhere_o we_o may_v be_v crown_v and_o no_o man_n can_v go_v 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king_n son_n 22._o mat._n 22._o refuse_v to_o come_v which_o will_v in_o no_o case_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n as_o sufficient_v when_o he_o call_v we_o to_o account_v see_v they_o only_o discover_v our_o dote_a love_n on_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o our_o utter_a neglect_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a indignity_n to_o consecrate_v unto_o the_o world_n our_o chief_a strength_n and_o prime_a service_n and_o to_o destinate_a unto_o god_n the_o after_o leave_n of_o which_o also_o we_o be_v uncertain_a whether_o we_o shall_v perform_v they_o or_o no_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n and_o want_n of_o judgement_n to_o provide_v first_o temporary_a necessary_n yea_o superfluity_n for_o our_o body_n and_o lean_a to_o a_o second_o uncertain_a care_n the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n to_o live_v till_o we_o have_v attain_v earthly_a thing_n and_o afterward_o to_o provide_v for_o heavenly_a and_o therefore_o if_o we_o think_v heaven_n better_o than_o earth_n and_o those_o everlasting_a joy_n better_a than_o these_o momentany_a trifle_n it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o prefer_v and_o seek_v they_o in_o the_o first_o place_n see_v we_o can_v be_v assure_v of_o they_o both_o and_o leave_v of_o which_o martha_n to_o be_v encumber_v with_o worldly_a business_n to_o choose_v with_o mary_n the_o better_a part_n for_o though_o many_o thing_n may_v be_v convenient_a and_o worth_a 41._o luk._n 10_o 41._o our_o seek_n if_o we_o have_v a_o lease_n of_o life_n and_o leisure_n enough_o to_o look_v after_o they_o yet_o this_o one_o thing_n be_v necessary_a that_o by_o fear_v and_o serve_v the_o lord_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v into_o the_o world_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o and_o so_o gather_v assurance_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n purpose_n §_o sect._n 4._o the_o four_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o move_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o fair_a promise_n and_o faint_a purpose_n four_o when_o aâ—_n the_o flesh_n can_v entice_v to_o use_v mere_a dela_n es_fw-la and_o do_v just_a nothing_o than_o it_o will_v persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o be_v as_o good_a as_o nothing_o namely_o fair_a promise_n and_o faint_a and_o false_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v become_v new_a man_n out_o of_o hand_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v our_o desire_n in_o some_o thing_n which_o we_o present_o hope_v for_o as_o deliverance_n from_o some_o affliction_n freedom_n from_o some_o danger_n or_o recovery_n from_o some_o sickness_n but_o when_o we_o have_v go_v thus_o far_o there_o it_o make_v we_o to_o stay_v by_o offer_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o will_v continue_v in_o our_o old_a course_n some_o access_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n or_o the_o fruition_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o have_v prevail_v so_o much_o with_o we_o it_o stay_v not_o here_o but_o make_v we_o soon_o after_o more_o carnal_a and_o wicked_a more_o slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n then_o ever_o we_o be_v before_o with_o which_o deceit_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o know_v that_o it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o promise_v at_o all_o then_o have_v promise_v not_o to_o perform_v and_o pay_v for_o what_o be_v this_o to_o mock_v god_n who_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o dally_v and_o to_o play_v child_n play_n with_o he_o seek_v to_o please_v he_o with_o complemental_a promise_n and_o fair_a word_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o please_v by_o our_o make_v vow_n and_o promise_n if_o we_o do_v not_o also_o pay_v they_o see_v we_o do_v hereby_o but_o multiply_v our_o sin_n add_v to_o our_o former_a evil_a course_n covenant-breaking_a and_o falsify_v of_o our_o promise_n even_o with_o god_n himself_o final_o that_o we_o do_v but_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o nourish_v and_o cherish_v those_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o we_o but_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o by_o the_o contrary_a motion_n of_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n bid_v we_o vow_n and_o pay_v unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n the_o which_o the_o prophet_n esay_n make_v a_o note_n of_o the_o 21._o psal_n 76._o 11._o pro._n 20._o 25._o esa_n 19_o 21._o faithful_a and_o the_o contrary_a by_o the_o wise_a man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o property_n of_o a_o fool_n when_o say_v he_o thou_o vowe_v a_o vow_n unto_o god_n defer_v not_o to_o pay_v it_o for_o he_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o fool_n 4._o eccl._n 5._o 4._o pay_v that_o which_o thou_o have_v vow_v good_a §_o sect._n 5._o the_o five_o policy_n be_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o more_o excellent_a duty_n by_o occasion_n of_o do_v of_o some_o lesser_a good_a but_o if_o it_o can_v by_o all_o the_o former_a devise_n and_o deceit_n persuade_v we_o to_o neglect_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v true_o good_a then_o will_v it_o by_o the_o occasion_n of_o do_v some_o lesser_a good_a withdraw_v we_o from_o that_o which_o be_v great_a and_o more_o excellent_a in_o which_o regard_n that_o good_a which_o be_v of_o a_o mean_a and_o inferior_a nature_n become_v unto_o we_o evil_a because_o it_o be_v abuse_v by_o our_o flesh_n to_o shoulder_n and_o thrust_v out_o that_o which_o be_v of_o great_a worth_n and_o weight_n and_o thus_o it_o persuade_v man_n to_o read_v the_o scripture_n at_o home_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o neglect_v the_o public_a assembly_n the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n with_o the_o congregation_n yea_o sometime_o to_o pray_v private_o in_o the_o church_n or_o to_o
read_v some_o good_a book_n that_o so_o they_o may_v neglect_v to_o join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n people_n with_o unanimity_n and_o uniformity_n in_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n thus_o it_o move_v man_n to_o prefer_v the_o outward_a rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n before_o the_o work_n of_o necessity_n or_o mercy_n which_o god_n require_v as_o special_a part_n of_o the_o sanctification_n of_o it_o as_o help_v the_o distress_a visit_v the_o sick_a endeavour_v to_o prevent_v some_o great_a and_o eminent_a danger_n either_o to_o our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o hypocritical_a pharise_n which_o our_o saviour_n so_o sharp_o reprehend_v teach_v they_o and_o we_o that_o the_o lord_n prefer_v mercy_n before_o sacrifice_n and_o such_o be_v martha_n 13._o mat._n 9_o 13._o her_o sin_n in_o neglect_v christ_n sermon_n the_o food_n of_o her_o soul_n that_o she_o may_v minister_v unto_o he_o food_n for_o his_o body_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o which_o deceit_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v our_o judgement_n right_o inform_v out_o of_o god_n word_n â—0_n luke_n 10._o â—0_n not_o only_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o but_o also_o in_o what_o degree_n of_o goodness_n every_o christian_a duty_n be_v that_o every_o thing_n in_o due_a order_n may_v be_v esteem_v choose_a and_o practise_v by_o we_o the_o high_a degree_n before_o the_o mean_a and_o the_o mean_a before_o that_o which_o be_v inferior_a unto_o it_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o same_o rank_n and_o degree_n before_o those_o which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n the_o end_n duty_n and_o service_n itself_o before_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v thereunto_o as_o for_o example_n the_o obedience_n and_o seasonable_a practice_n of_o the_o thing_n we_o know_v before_o hear_v and_o read_v which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n when_o as_o of_o necessity_n the_o one_o must_v give_v place_n to_o the_o other_o and_o the_o love_n and_o true_a service_n of_o god_n before_o the_o love_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n when_o as_o they_o will_v not_o stand_v to_o gather_v and_o final_o honest_a recreation_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o 2._o dut._n 13._o 1._o 2._o fit_v for_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v give_v place_n unto_o duty_n themselves_o which_o they_o enable_v we_o unto_o unreasonable_o §_o sect_n 6._o the_o sixth_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unreasonable_o like_o unto_o this_o be_v a_o other_o deceit_n of_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o it_o move_v we_o to_o do_v that_o good_a which_o we_o resolve_v to_o do_v unreasonable_o and_o to_o our_o great_a hindrance_n in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n as_o when_o to_o distract_v we_o in_o prayer_n it_o put_v into_o our_o mind_n good_a meditation_n and_o profitable_a instruction_n which_o we_o have_v former_o hear_v and_o learn_v or_o to_o hinder_v we_o from_o hear_v the_o word_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o think_v of_o some_o duty_n or_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v not_o pertinent_a to_o the_o present_a purpose_n or_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o sanctify_v the_o sabbaoth_n and_o consecrate_v it_o whole_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n unto_o god_n it_o move_v we_o to_o think_v upon_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o particular_a calling_n and_o of_o provide_v for_o our_o child_n and_o family_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o frustrate_v this_o policy_n be_v wise_o to_o discern_v it_o and_o to_o observe_v and_o set_v a_o watch_n over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v serious_o and_o only_o intend_v the_o well_o perform_v of_o those_o duty_n about_o which_o we_o be_v employ_v that_o so_o we_o may_v do_v they_o with_o all_o our_o might_n for_o as_o the_o proverb_n be_v he_o that_o huntetb_v after_o two_o hare_n at_o once_o shall_v catch_v neither_o and_o as_o nature_n intend_v not_o many_o thing_n at_o once_o so_o neither_o do_v grace_n because_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n either_o of_o body_n or_o mind_n be_v distract_v by_o diverse_a object_n do_v like_o the_o river_n divide_v into_o many_o stream_n but_o weak_o perform_v their_o function_n and_o operation_n and_o be_v unite_v be_v much_o more_o strong_a and_o active_a and_o not_o unlike_a to_o the_o former_a be_v that_o other_o deceit_n whereby_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o do_n of_o some_o present_a good_a upon_o the_o pretence_n of_o do_v some_o other_o and_o great_a good_a afterward_o whereby_o it_o not_o only_o defeat_v our_o present_a good_a purpose_n but_o common_o do_v also_o wirhdraw_v we_o from_o do_v that_o future_a good_a for_o the_o performance_n whereof_o the_o other_o be_v neglect_v and_o thus_o when_o we_o be_v purpose_v to_o pray_v unto_o god_n it_o persuade_v we_o to_o delay_n under_o this_o colour_n that_o we_o may_v afterward_o perform_v this_o duty_n more_o effectual_o when_o we_o be_v not_o so_o dull_a and_o heavy_a so_o trouble_v with_o distraction_n nor_o so_o assault_v with_o temptation_n and_o thus_o general_o it_o diswade_v we_o from_o perform_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n pretend_v that_o we_o may_v have_v afterward_o better_a mean_n and_o fit_a opportunity_n and_o so_o may_v do_v it_o in_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o thus_o also_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n all_o our_o life_n long_o pretend_v that_o we_o may_v do_v they_o much_o more_o ample_o and_o liberal_o by_o our_o last_o will_n which_o take_v not_o effect_v till_o after_o death_n for_o the_o defeat_n of_o which_o policy_n let_v we_o know_v that_o we_o can_v perform_v service_n unto_o god_n till_o he_o call_v and_o enable_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n thereunto_o and_o that_o we_o be_v call_v when_o the_o lord_n offer_v mean_n and_o opportunity_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v we_o know_v not_o whether_o he_o will_v afterward_o honour_v we_o so_o much_o as_o to_o appoint_v we_o to_o these_o holy_a service_n which_o we_o have_v careless_o &_o causeless_o omit_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o time_n present_a be_v we_o &_o therefore_o at_o our_o pleasure_n to_o be_v use_v for_o all_o good_a purpose_n but_o the_o time_n to_o come_v be_v out_o of_o our_o reach_n and_o we_o know_v not_o whether_o we_o shall_v catch_v hold_n of_o it_o yea_o or_o no._n that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o do_v a_o certain_a good_a though_o not_o so_o great_a and_o excellent_a then_o to_o neglect_v it_o in_o hope_n of_o do_v that_o which_o be_v uncertain_a though_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n more_o eminent_a and_o commendable_a final_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o use_v well_o the_o time_n present_a for_o do_v god_n that_o service_n which_o we_o be_v able_a he_o will_v with_o the_o enlarge_n of_o our_o desire_n enlarge_v also_o our_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n of_o do_v great_a good_a in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v chap._n xvii_o of_o he_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o inturrupt_v we_o in_o the_o do_n of_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o alienate_v our_o heart_n from_o they_o duty_n §_o sect._n 1._o how_o the_o flesh_n interrose_v when_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o do_v good_a duty_n and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n hinder_v we_o from_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o it_o deal_v also_o no_o less_o deceitful_o and_o that_o either_o to_o inturrupt_v and_o distract_v we_o that_o we_o may_v do_v they_o only_o formal_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n or_o else_o so_o to_o corrupt_v and_o poison_v our_o best_a grace_n and_o most_o virtuous_a action_n that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a yea_o hurtful_a unto_o us._n for_o the_o former_a when_o we_o endeavour_v to_o seek_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o set_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v the_o pious_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n if_o it_o can_v by_o the_o former_a deceit_n whole_o hinder_v we_o from_o do_v of_o they_o it_o will_v like_o david_n false_a friend_n accompany_v we_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n as_o though_o it_o likewise_o be_v delight_v in_o these_o holy_a exercise_n but_o to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o that_o it_o may_v frustrate_v and_o defeat_v our_o holy_a desire_n for_o when_o we_o labour_v to_o hear_v god_n word_n to_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n or_o singe_v his_o praise_n this_o sin_n that_o hang_v on_o we_o and_o press_v we_o down_o do_v either_o make_v we_o dull_a and_o drowsy_a lumpish_a and_o heavy_a so_o that_o we_o can_v attend_v these_o holy_a exercise_n with_o any_o cheerfulness_n and_o alacrity_n of_o spirit_n but_o offer_v unto_o god_n dead_a and_o carrion-like_a sacrifice_n which_o have_v no_o heart_n nor_o life_n in_o they_o be_v loathsome_a unto_o
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gal._n 5._o 17._o spirit_n §_o sect._n 5._o the_o first_o end_n as_o which_o the_o flesh_n aim_v in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n the_o first_o end_n at_o which_o the_o flesh_n in_o it_o lust_a aim_v be_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o incline_v we_o unto_o such_o lust_n desire_n and_o motion_n as_o be_v sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o to_o infidelity_n impenitency_n pride_n self-love_n hatred_n envy_n uncleanness_n covetousness_n and_o such_o like_a or_o to_o speak_v more_o distinct_o it_o endeavour_v to_o beget_v and_o stir_v up_o preserve_v and_o nourish_v evil_a cogitation_n in_o the_o mind_n wicked_a inclination_n in_o the_o will_n and_o sinful_a affection_n and_o desire_n in_o the_o heart_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v fit_o compare_v to_o a_o fiery_a furnace_n or_o boil_a pot_n which_o continual_o send_v up_o spark_n and_o smoke_n and_o by_o the_o apostle_n james_n it_o
be_v liken_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o by_o her_o allure_a bait_n entice_v to_o commit_v folly_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v 15._o i_o be_o 1._o 14._o 15._o we_o that_o from_o within_o even_o in_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o sinful_a 19_o mat_n 14._o 18._o 19_o flesh_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o chief_o reside_v in_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n adultery_n fornication_n murder_n theft_n covetousness_n wickedness_n deceit_n lasciviousness_n a_o evil_a eye_n blasphemy_n pride_n foolishness_n etc._n etc._n contrary_n to_o this_o be_v the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n which_o endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o &_o persevere_v good_a motion_n &_o inclination_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n good_a desire_n and_o affection_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v conformable_a and_o agreeable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n thus_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o unction_n from_o 10._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 10._o the_o holy_a one_o whereby_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n and_o saint_n paul_n exhort_v we_o not_o to_o quench_v the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o as_o it_o be_v spark_n from_o the_o fire_n so_o david_n i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n who_o have_v give_v i_o 7._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 19_o psal_n 16._o 7._o counsel_n my_o reins_n also_o instruct_v i_o in_o the_o night_n season_n that_o be_v those_o sweet_a meditation_n and_o motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o in_o the_o night_n season_n put_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n say_v that_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o faithful_a shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o they_o say_v this_o be_v the_o 21._o esa_n 30._o 21._o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o when_o they_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o when_o they_o turn_v to_o the_o left_a which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v not_o only_o of_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n outward_o speak_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o also_o of_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n secret_o by_o the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n according_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v send_v his_o spirit_n the_o comforter_n who_o shall_v convince_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n righteousness_n and_o judgement_n and_o that_o when_o he_o be_v come_v he_o shall_v lead_v the_o faithful_a into_o all_o truth_n and_o reveal_v unto_o they_o thing_n to_o 13._o joh._n 16._o 8._o 13._o come_v spirit_n §_o sect._n 6._o the_o second_o many_o end_n at_o which_o the_o flesh_n aim_v in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n the_o second_o main_a thing_n at_o which_o the_o flesh_n aim_v in_o this_o conflict_n be_v either_o to_o repress_v and_o smother_v the_o good_a motion_n and_o inclination_n which_o the_o spirit_n excit_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o else_o to_o poison_v and_o corrupt_v they_o that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a and_o turn_v into_o sin_n so_o when_o the_o spirit_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v some_o good_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n of_o justice_n or_o mercy_n it_o will_v labour_v to_o quench_v this_o motion_n and_o to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o it_o either_o by_o allure_a we_o utter_o to_o neglect_v it_o and_o to_o spend_v our_o time_n rather_o in_o pursue_v worldly_a vanity_n or_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o there_o be_v such_o difficulty_n in_o it_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v possible_o able_a to_o compass_v and_o achieve_v it_o or_o if_o we_o do_v that_o it_o will_v not_o be_v worth_a our_o labour_n or_o final_o by_o entice_a we_o to_o defer_v and_o delay_v it_o because_o we_o may_v be_v fit_a or_o have_v better_a opportunity_n to_o perform_v it_o hereafter_o then_o at_o this_o present_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o through_o this_o opposite_a lust_a of_o the_o flesh_n we_o can_v do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v but_o if_o it_o can_v 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o persuade_v we_o either_o utter_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n which_o he_o command_v or_o to_o defer_v they_o till_o we_o get_v some_o better_a opportunity_n than_o it_o will_v endeavour_v to_o inturrupt_v and_o distract_v we_o in_o they_o and_o to_o stain_v they_o with_o our_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v acceptable_a as_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o pray_v or_o hear_v the_o word_n it_o will_v put_v into_o our_o mind_n worldly_a cogitation_n and_o wander_a thought_n that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o intend_v these_o holy_a exercise_n or_o else_o oppress_v our_o heart_n with_o drowsy_a dulness_n deadness_n of_o spirit_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n so_o as_o we_o can_v perform_v they_o with_o any_o cheerfulness_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n complain_v namely_o that_o when_o he_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n he_o see_v another_o law_n in_o his_o member_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 22._o 23._o war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o our_o best_a righteousness_n become_v like_o a_o monstrous_a cloth_n and_o why_o our_o best_a prayer_n need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n before_o they_o can_v ascend_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v sweet_a incense_n in_o his_o nostril_n flesh_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o end_n at_o which_o the_o spirit_n aim_v in_o lust_a against_o the_o flesh_n contrariwise_o the_o spirit_n labour_v and_o endeavoueeth_n to_o suppress_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n which_o the_o flesh_n raise_v in_o we_o and_o still_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n of_o serve_v god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n so_o also_o it_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n from_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o make_v we_o to_o labour_n and_o strive_v against_o our_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n that_o we_o may_v with_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o heart_n perform_v all_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o when_o in_o these_o our_o endeavour_n we_o come_v short_a of_o our_o desire_n through_o this_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o do_v so_o easy_o encompass_v we_o it_o move_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n 1._o hhb_n 12._o 1._o and_o still_o more_o and_o more_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o keep_v under_o this_o body_n of_o corruption_n beat_v it_o as_o it_o be_v black_a and_o blue_a that_o he_o may_v hold_v it_o with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o in_o subjection_n whereof_o when_o he_o fail_v and_o be_v 24._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o rom._n 7._o 23._o 24._o either_o hinder_v from_o do_v good_a or_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n he_o make_v lamentable_a complaint_n of_o these_o rebellious_a lust_n and_o not_o content_v himself_o with_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v attain_v he_o forget_v what_o be_v past_a and_o still_o do_v labour_n and_o strive_v to_o attain_v unto_o 12._o phil._n 3._o 12._o more_o perfection_n and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n master_v and_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n so_o as_o it_o can_v have_v full_a liberty_n and_o take_v it_o full_a swinge_n in_o sin_n as_o it_o desire_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o 9_o 1_o joh_n 3._o 9_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v namely_o like_o the_o unregenerate_a with_o full_a swing_n and_o consent_n of_o will_n because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n mind_n §_o sect._n 1._o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o mind_n but_o let_v we_o descend_v to_o some_o particular_n and_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o the_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n in_o the_o superior_a as_o both_o the_o mind_n and_o the_o will_n whether_o we_o consider_v they_o several_o or_o joint_o concern_v the_o former_a the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v and_o regenerate_v the_o relic_n etc._n est_fw-la mihi_fw-la mens_fw-la duplex_fw-la altera_fw-la bona_fw-la et_fw-la boni_fw-la sequax_fw-la at_o
every_o particular_a member_n of_o it_o who_o notwithstanding_o may_v and_o do_v err_v in_o some_o particular_n and_o therefore_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o be_v limit_v first_o unto_o all_o truth_n necessary_a to_o our_o salvation_n and_o second_o that_o they_o shall_v by_o the_o spirit_n receive_v this_o privilege_n that_o whereas_o the_o wicked_a continue_v and_o perish_v in_o fundamental_a error_n the_o faithful_a though_o they_o may_v fall_v into_o they_o and_o continue_v in_o they_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o live_v and_o die_v in_o they_o but_o shall_v in_o god_n good_a time_n after_o their_o go_v astray_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n word_n and_o spirit_n revoke_v and_o recall_v they_o into_o the_o right_a path_n and_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o 21._o esa_n 30._o 21._o faith_n §_o sect._n 7_o that_o this_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o conform_v our_o judgement_n to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n again_o see_v through_o the_o flesh_n dwell_v in_o we_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o ignorance_n and_o error_n this_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o conform_v our_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n and_o as_o to_o hold_v fast_o those_o doctrine_n which_o be_v manifest_o ground_v upon_o the_o scripture_n so_o to_o be_v modest_a and_o sober_a in_o maintain_v such_o point_n as_o be_v doubtful_a and_o controversall_a when_o as_o other_o of_o our_o brethren_n differ_v from_o we_o because_o we_o may_v err_v by_o reason_n of_o those_o relic_n of_o ignorance_n remain_v in_o we_o and_o they_o may_v err_v also_o out_o of_o human_a frailty_n and_o therefore_o be_v rather_o to_o be_v pity_v then_o hate_v and_o to_o be_v draw_v not_o with_o rigour_n but_o with_o the_o spirit_n 1._o phil._n 3._o 15._o gal_n 6._o 1._o of_o meekness_n final_o see_v the_o relic_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n will_v never_o leave_v we_o till_o death_n divide_v we_o this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_v continual_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o our_o judgement_n inform_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o those_o sharp_a encounter_n where_o with_o ignorance_n and_o error_n will_v daily_o assault_v us._n and_o especial_o we_o be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n study_n and_o meditate_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o call_v often_o and_o earnest_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o the_o assistance_n and_o illumination_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o all_o error_n and_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n for_o if_o david_n who_o be_v wise_a than_o his_o ancient_n and_o have_v attain_v unto_o more_o knowledge_n than_o his_o teacher_n have_v need_n to_o make_v that_o prayer_n open_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o and_o if_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o be_v immediate_o teach_v by_o christ_n and_o have_v receive_v such_o abundance_n of_o revelation_n desire_v above_o all_o thing_n still_o more_o and_o more_o to_o know_v christ_n and_o to_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n 10_o phil._n 3._o 10_o death_n and_o resurrection_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o who_o come_v far_o short_a of_o their_o perfection_n imagination_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o conflict_n in_o our_o thought_n and_o imagination_n the_o next_o conflict_n which_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o mind_n be_v between_o the_o action_n and_o operation_n of_o it_o which_o like_v unto_o the_o mind_n it_o solfe_n be_v partly_o spiritual_a and_o partly_o carnal_a do_v continual_o strive_v and_o fight_v against_o one_o another_o and_o these_o be_v our_o thought_n and_o cogitation_n our_o meditation_n and_o imagination_n which_o labour_v mutual_o to_o expel_v one_o another_o and_o to_o keep_v the_o mind_n in_o their_o sole_a possession_n for_o when_o the_o spirit_n lift_v up_o the_o mind_n in_o divine_a contemplation_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n or_o on_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o of_o our_o lawful_a calling_n as_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o then_o the_o flesh_n depress_v and_o pull_v it_o down_o and_o as_o it_o be_v clip_v the_o wing_n or_o cast_v upon_o they_o the_o lime_n or_o slime_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o it_o be_v soar_v this_o lofty_a pitch_n and_o by_o suggest_v such_o thought_n as_o be_v simple_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a or_o else_o impertinent_a and_o unseasonable_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a employment_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o stoop_v unto_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o so_o leave_v the_o substance_n to_o catch_v a_o shadow_n but_o the_o spiritual_a part_n find_v itself_o thus_o defeat_v of_o those_o spiritual_a excellency_n which_o so_o earnest_o it_o persu_v do_v not_o rest_v thus_o deject_a and_o depress_v but_o shake_v of_o the_o thought_n of_o sinful_a vanity_n and_o sensual_a delight_n and_o bathe_v itself_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o be_v wash_v from_o the_o filth_n of_o earthly_a corruption_n and_o as_o it_o be_v pick_v and_o prune_v it_o ruffle_v feather_n when_o the_o sunbeam_n of_o god_n love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o it_o it_o leave_v the_o earth_n and_o up_o again_o it_o mounee_v in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1._o 2._o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n and_o that_o heaven_n be_v our_o country_n it_o cause_v we_o by_o divine_a meditation_n to_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o while_o our_o body_n be_v on_o earth_n and_o know_v that_o we_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n it_o make_v we_o to_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o to_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o thing_n which_o be_v one_o the_o earth_n memory_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o conflict_n between_o spiritual_a and_o carnal_a memory_n and_o this_o be_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o this_o we_o may_v add_v the_o combat_n that_o be_v between_o they_o in_o our_o memory_n for_o these_o be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o the_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v in_o they_o there_o be_v a_o great_a conflict_n while_o the_o memory_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o be_v spiritual_a labour_v to_o blot_v out_o and_o deface_v all_o worldly_a wicked_a and_o sinful_a impression_n and_o to_o have_v imprint_v in_o it_o those_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a document_n and_o instruction_n which_o have_v be_v entrust_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o sanctify_a understanding_n and_o while_o it_o endeavour_v to_o cast_v out_o the_o rubbish_n and_o noisome_a filth_n of_o prophannesse_n ribaldry_n scurtilous_a jest_n maliciousness_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o impiety_n and_o wickedness_n that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a sure_a and_o faithful_a treasury_n of_o wise_a say_n and_o religious_a discourse_n and_o contrariwise_o while_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n stand_v in_o direct_a opposition_n to_o the_o spirit_n by_o reprint_v and_o repeat_v those_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n and_o prophannesse_n which_o before_o our_o conversion_n especial_o and_o since_o also_o we_o have_v learn_v in_o the_o school_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n and_o by_o work_v in_o we_o oblivion_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n whereby_o these_o heavenly_a treasure_n and_o spiritual_a jewel_n be_v as_o it_o be_v present_o cast_v out_o of_o door_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v receive_v these_o holy_a lesson_n be_v no_o soon_o write_v but_o they_o be_v present_o blot_v out_o and_o cancel_v and_o these_o water_n of_o life_n do_v no_o long_o stay_v with_o we_o then_o common_a water_n continue_v in_o a_o leak_a vessel_n or_o in_o a_o sieve_n conscience_n §_o sect._n 10._o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n final_o there_o be_v also_o the_o like_a conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o the_o fight_n between_o it_o and_o the_o will_n affection_n and_o carnal_a appetite_n which_o may_v be_v in_o those_o who_o be_v unsanctified_a and_o mere_o natural_a of_o which_o i_o shall_v speak_v more_o in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n but_o that_o conflict_n which_o be_v in_o the_o same_o faculty_n as_o it_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o renew_v by_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o partly_o unregenerate_a the_o relic_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o
which_o remain_v unregenerate_a struggle_v and_o hinder_v and_o when_o this_o will_v embrace_v the_o evil_a or_o refuse_v the_o good_a the_o regenerate_a part_n resist_v and_o oppose_v and_o this_o be_v that_o law_n which_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o find_v in_o himself_o namely_o that_o when_o he_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o he_o and_o that_o when_o he_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n after_o the_o inner_a man_n be_v see_v another_o law_n in_o his_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 21._o 23._o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o the_o captivity_n of_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o his_o member_n from_o whence_o arise_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a which_o though_o they_o be_v all_o one_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o act_n and_o deed_n do_v yet_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o agent_n and_o manner_n of_o do_v for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n can_v commit_v a_o know_a sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n but_o there_o be_v a_o reluctation_n &_o resist_v against_o the_o flesh_n not_o only_o in_o his_o conscience_n but_o also_o in_o his_o heart_n will_n and_o affection_n for_o be_v spiritual_a and_o regenerate_v in_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o will_n adhaer_v to_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n desire_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o consequent_o it_o resist_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o flesh_n nill_v that_o which_o it_o will_v and_o if_o through_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n it_o be_v overcome_v it_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n with_o which_o it_o be_v take_v captive_a and_o make_v the_o christian_n to_o be_v much_o displease_v with_o himself_o because_o he_o have_v commit_v it_o he_o consent_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a and_o iâ—_n more_o delight_v in_o it_o then_o in_o the_o bewitch_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o though_o by_o his_o flesh_n he_o be_v draw_v not_o only_o in_o his_o will_n to_o embrace_v but_o also_o in_o his_o action_n to_o practice_v some_o grievous_a sin_n yet_o he_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o that_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o hate_v every_o false_a 118._o psal_n 119._o 100l_n 118._o way_n and_o that_o he_o will_v have_v respect_n to_o god_n statute_n continual_o but_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n though_o he_o sometime_o feel_v some_o pang_n of_o conscience_n check_v he_o for_o his_o sin_n so_o as_o he_o can_v secure_o sleep_v in_o they_o without_o disturbance_n yet_o he_o like_v and_o love_v they_o with_o all_o his_o heart_n he_o willing_o obey_v his_o sinful_a lust_n he_o please_v and_o delight_v himself_o in_o they_o neither_o do_v any_o thing_n trouble_v he_o but_o the_o fear_n of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n apprehend_v and_o expect_v deserve_v punishment_n so_o that_o he_o invert_v the_o apostle_n speech_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v the_o evil_a i_o love_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o the_o good_a i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._n 9_o §_o sect._n 2._o the_o regenerate_a man_n can_v at_o all_o time_n do_v the_o evil_n which_o the_o flesh_n choose_v gen._n 39_o 9_o the_o effect_n which_o arise_v from_o this_o conflict_n in_o the_o action_n and_o work_n of_o the_o man_n regenerate_v be_v diverse_a first_o that_o he_o can_v do_v the_o evil_a at_o all_o time_n which_o the_o flesh_n choose_v and_o embrace_v and_o this_o joseph_n intimate_v in_o his_o denial_n of_o the_o wicked_a suit_n which_o his_o mistress_n make_v unto_o he_o how_o can_v i_o do_v this_o great_a wickedness_n and_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o what_o restrain_v he_o sure_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o fall_v into_o so_o great_a a_o wickedness_n second_o that_o he_o can_v commit_v sin_n as_o the_o wicked_a do_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o sin_n be_v depose_v from_o it_o regency_n can_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o in_o time_n past_a but_o be_v confine_v unto_o a_o part_n alone_o and_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v regenerate_v we_o can_v sin_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n he_o that_o commit_v sin_n 9_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 9_o be_v of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n that_o be_v regeneration_n or_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o spirit_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n three_o that_o he_o can_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n but_o propound_v unto_o himself_o to_o worship_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o course_n though_o sometime_o he_o slip_v and_o fall_v and_o sometime_o err_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n for_o a_o little_a space_n yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o convict_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n and_o show_v unto_o he_o the_o digression_n and_o error_n of_o his_o life_n excit_v he_o to_o rise_v again_o after_o his_o fall_n and_o to_o return_v into_o his_o old_a and_o right_a way_n by_o renew_v his_o repentance_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o they_o who_o live_v and_o continue_v in_o know_a sin_n and_o make_v a_o daily_a practice_n of_o commit_v wickedness_n have_v not_o the_o work_n of_o regeneration_n so_o much_o as_o begin_v in_o they_o though_o they_o make_v never_o so_o glorious_a a_o profession_n and_o like_o herode_fw-la do_v many_o thing_n praiseworthy_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n 1._o §_o sect_n 3._o by_o reason_n of_o this_o conflict_n he_o can_v do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v gal._n 5._o 17._o rom._n 7._o 15._o 18._o heb._n 12._o 1._o second_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o conflict_n the_o man_n regenerate_v can_v do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v nor_o yield_v that_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n which_o it_o require_v and_o he_o desire_v so_o the_o apostle_n out_o 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conflict_n do_v not_o whole_o hinder_v and_o withdraw_v the_o regenerate_a man_n from_o perform_v of_o his_o duty_n nor_o alienate_v his_o mind_n and_o heart_n from_o the_o they_o flesh_n can_v whole_o hinder_v the_o spirit_n from_o good_a action_n yet_o it_o interrupt_v it_o in_o they_o study_n and_o embrace_v of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n but_o yet_o it_o still_o endeavour_v to_o do_v it_o and_o though_o it_o can_v make_v he_o to_o stand_v still_o or_o turn_v back_o again_o yet_o like_o a_o heavy_a burden_n it_o press_v he_o down_o and_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n though_o it_o can_v make_v he_o desist_v run_v the_o christian_a race_n yet_o it_o cast_v many_o
block_n in_o his_o way_n and_o often_o trip_v at_o his_o heel_n to_o make_v he_o stumble_v &_o fall_v though_o it_o can_v quench_v and_o extinguish_v his_o desire_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n yet_o it_o much_o abate_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o his_o zeal_n and_o though_o it_o can_v quite_o crush_v and_o sink_v he_o yet_o it_o will_v so_o shrewd_o bow_v and_o buckle_v he_o together_o that_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o complain_v with_o david_n that_o he_o be_v crooked_a 6._o psal_n 38._o 6._o and_o bow_v down_o great_o and_o therefore_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n long_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v move_v every_o christian_n to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o own_o frailty_n want_n and_o imperfection_n to_o deny_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o righteousness_n that_o he_o may_v whole_o rest_v upon_o the_o perfect_a and_o al-sufficient_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o justification_n and_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n the_o whole_a glory_n and_o praise_n of_o his_o salvation_n for_o the_o mind_n will_n heart_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o our_o work_n do_v spring_n be_v in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o in_o part_n unregenerate_a partly_o spiritual_a and_o 6._o esa_n 64._o 6._o partly_o carnal_a all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o proceed_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o must_v needs_o be_v of_o the_o like_a nature_n 12._o 1._o cor_fw-la 10._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o so_o also_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v see_v we_o be_v so_o full_a of_o frailty_n and_o be_v so_o much_o weaken_v unto_o all_o good_a action_n through_o the_o malignity_n and_o continual_a opposition_n of_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n this_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o 13._o prou._n 4._o 24._o heb_fw-mi 3._o 13._o 32._o 13._o lift_v up_o the_o hand_n which_o hang_v down_o and_o the_o feeble_a knee_n and_o to_o make_v straight_o path_n for_o our_o foot_n lest_o that_o which_o be_v lame_a be_v turn_v out_o of_o the_o way_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v it_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o mourn_v and_o groan_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n hinder_v we_o in_o all_o good_a action_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n final_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o pour_v forth_o 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o daily_o unto_o god_n most_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v 13._o pro._n 4._o 23._o heb._n 3._o 13._o he_o to_o anoint_v our_o stiff_a limb_n with_o the_o oil_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v run_v more_o cheerful_o and_o swift_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n to_o 13._o heb._n 12._o 13._o strengthen_v we_o daily_o with_o his_o might_n and_o to_o send_v continual_o into_o we_o fresh_a aid_n of_o his_o sanctify_a grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o continual_a assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v it_o with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o resist_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o hinder_v our_o christian_a course_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o in_o his_o good_a time_n whole_o to_o abolish_v this_o our_o enemy_n and_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o full_a &_o a_o final_a victory_n over_o it_o in_o jesus_n christ_n chap._n viii_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n sanctify_v §_o sect._n 1._o there_o can_v be_v no_o conflict_n in_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_o sanctify_v the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o subject_n of_o it_o where_o and_o in_o who_o it_o be_v fight_v the_o which_o be_v such_o person_n as_o be_v regenerate_v and_o the_o faithful_a only_o while_o they_o live_v in_o the_o world_n for_o in_o they_o only_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n which_o be_v the_o cohabitation_n of_o these_o enemy_n which_o assault_n and_o resist_v one_o another_o neither_o can_v there_o be_v any_o such_o combat_n in_o the_o glorify_a saint_n because_o they_o be_v perfect_o sanctify_v and_o have_v no_o relic_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o they_o and_o consequent_o no_o enemy_n to_o oppose_v and_o resist_v the_o spirit_n for_o whereas_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o there_o be_v a_o conflict_n in_o our_o saviour_n who_o be_v perfect_o holy_a when_o be_v in_o his_o agony_n he_o pray_v to_o have_v the_o cup_n pass_v from_o he_o and_o then_o submit_v his_o will_n to_o his_o father_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o 42._o mat._n 26._o 42._o be_v not_o the_o conflict_n berweene_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n but_o as_o the_o schoolman_n speak_v between_o two_o will_n in_o christ_n the_o superior_a and_o the_o inferior_a or_o the_o will_n of_o reason_n and_o the_o will_n of_o sensuality_n the_o one_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o natural_a appetite_n and_o concupiscence_n the_o other_o the_o will_n 13._o joh._n 1._o 13._o of_o the_o man_n or_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o the_o apostle_n john_n seem_v to_o distinguish_v they_o thus_o the_o disciple_n have_v long_o watch_v by_o their_o inferior_a will_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n desire_v sleep_v but_o the_o will_n of_o reason_n shall_v have_v overrule_v this_o and_o therefore_o because_o it_o do_v not_o our_o saviour_n reprove_v they_o can_v you_o not_o watch_v with_o i_o one_o hour_n so_o 42._o mat._n 26._o 42._o a_o man_n may_v 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spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o and_o again_o know_v you_o not_o that_o your_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o doubtful_a opinion_n of_o the_o papist_n nor_o with_o the_o uncertain_a and_o ungrounded_a hope_n of_o carnal_a gospeller_n but_o labour_n after_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o us._n which_o that_o we_o may_v studious_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o god_n in_o his_o word_n reveal_v this_o truth_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o every_o faithful_a christian_a by_o many_o infallible_a mark_n and_o sign_n to_o this_o end_n and_o purpose_n that_o we_o 19_o deut._n 29._o 19_o
will_v hearken_v unto_o they_o who_o can_v speak_v eloquent_o but_o that_o he_o will_v satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o hear_v their_o cry_n and_o 19_o psal_n 145._o 18._o 19_o save_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o 16._o exod._n 4._o 10._o 16._o he_o in_o truth_n of_o which_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o moses_n who_o though_o he_o be_v not_o cloquent_a but_o so_o slow_a of_o speech_n that_o he_o need_v to_o have_v aaron_n to_o be_v his_o spokesman_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o a_o mouth_n unto_o he_o for_o the_o delivery_n of_o his_o ambassage_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o people_n yet_o god_n give_v audience_n unto_o his_o slow_a and_o unready_a suit_n rather_o than_o unto_o aaron_n who_o exceed_v he_o in_o cloquence_n in_o so_o much_o that_o when_o moses_n must_v pray_v in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o people_n aaron_n office_n be_v to_o stay_v up_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o may_v more_o fit_o continue_v and_o persevere_v in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n again_o to_o conceive_v a_o prayer_n upon_o every_o occasion_n and_o to_o utter_v it_o in_o a_o continue_a and_o eloquent_a phrase_n of_o speech_n be_v no_o assure_a sign_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o because_o it_o be_v neither_o proper_a to_o the_o faithful_a nor_o commune_v to_o they_o all_o for_o a_o hypocrite_n may_v attain_v unto_o this_o ability_n yea_o even_o excel_v in_o it_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o natural_a endowment_n memory_n eloquence_n and_o liberty_n of_o speech_n boldness_n and_o such_o like_a especial_o when_o as_o he_o have_v have_v virtuous_a education_n and_o have_v be_v instruct_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o godliness_n and_o also_o train_v up_o in_o these_o religious_a duty_n not_o only_o by_o precept_n but_o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o godly_a which_o he_o be_v able_a to_o imitate_v by_o help_n of_o these_o natural_a endowment_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o function_n of_o preach_v and_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v not_o commune_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a to_o have_v this_o ability_n for_o there_o be_v many_o who_o have_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n sight_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o want_n servant_n desire_n &_o strong_a faith_n who_o be_v so_o disable_v through_o natural_a imperfection_n want_v of_o memory_n boldness_n or_o slowness_n or_o unreadines_n of_o speech_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o perform_v this_o duty_n especial_o when_o they_o be_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o other_o and_o this_o i_o write_v not_o to_o detract_v any_o thing_n from_o the_o excellency_n of_o their_o gift_n who_o be_v able_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o express_v the_o desire_n and_o prayer_n of_o their_o heart_n in_o good_a word_n and_o convenient_a discourse_n of_o speech_n see_v this_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o not_o only_o stir_v up_o our_o own_o devotion_n but_o be_v profitable_a also_o for_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o who_o can_v only_o conceive_v of_o holy_a desire_n as_o they_o be_v by_o utterance_n make_v know_v of_o those_o that_o have_v they_o but_o partly_o to_o give_v unto_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n a_o superior_a excellency_n far_o above_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n even_o then_o also_o when_o it_o be_v without_o it_o partly_o that_o none_o shall_v please_v themselves_o in_o it_o though_o they_o can_v ravish_v other_o with_o the_o admiration_n of_o their_o gift_n if_o they_o be_v not_o as_o earnest_n devoute_a and_o fervent_a in_o the_o desire_n of_o their_o heart_n as_o they_o be_v able_a and_o eloquent_a in_o the_o prayer_n of_o their_o mouth_n for_o of_o these_o in_o their_o great_a excellency_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o they_o be_v in_o god_n estimate_n but_o mere_a lip-labour_n which_o will_v for_o reward_n draw_v upon_o we_o that_o just_a censure_n this_o people_n draw_v near_o unto_o i_o with_o their_o lip_n when_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o 13_o esa_n 29._o 13_o i_o and_o partly_o yea_o especial_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o all_o those_o who_o have_v holy_a desire_n through_o want_n of_o natural_a part_n have_v no_o ability_n to_o utter_v they_o see_v if_o such_o can_v but_o make_v their_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n by_o their_o sigh_n and_o groan_n it_o be_v a_o evidence_n unto_o they_o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o who_o enable_v they_o thus_o to_o pray_v and_o who_o suit_n and_o supplication_n be_v sure_a to_o be_v hear_v and_o grant_v but_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o true_o capable_a of_o this_o comfort_n if_o we_o do_v not_o labour_v 1._o 1_o cor._n 14._o 1._o after_o perfection_n &_o strive_v to_o attain_v unto_o the_o best_a gift_n much_o less_o if_o we_o be_v disable_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o these_o holy_a duty_n not_o through_o want_n of_o natural_a gift_n but_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o through_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n which_o hinder_v we_o from_o employ_v and_o use_v they_o of_o which_o this_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n when_o as_o we_o have_v liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o plenty_n of_o word_n to_o discourse_v ready_o and_o free_o upon_o all_o occasion_n of_o worldly_a and_o earthly_a thing_n but_o be_v then_o only_a tongue_n tie_v when_o we_o shall_v speak_v unto_o god_n and_o can_v find_v no_o fit_a word_n to_o express_v our_o mind_n in_o any_o sensible_a manner_n when_o as_o by_o prayer_n we_o shall_v make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o chap._n xii_o how_o we_o may_v know_v that_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o quality_n and_o gift_n of_o holiness_n infuse_v into_o us._n sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1._o the_o five_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n a_o five_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v know_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n infuse_v into_o we_o which_o be_v so_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o the_o spirit_n that_o none_o beside_o he_o can_v effect_v it_o for_o as_o impossible_a it_o be_v for_o any_o man_n to_o give_v unto_o himself_o this_o spiritual_a renew_n as_o it_o be_v at_o first_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o own_o be_v as_o unable_a be_v we_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o regeneration_n as_o we_o be_v to_o be_v of_o our_o generation_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o creature_n evident_o prove_v that_o it_o have_v a_o creator_n and_o the_o child_n that_o it_o have_v a_o father_n so_o alike_o certain_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v by_o our_o renew_n and_o regeneration_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o who_o have_v be_v the_o sole_a author_n of_o this_o work_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n ascribe_v it_o to_o his_o holy_a spirit_n where_o he_o say_v that_o unless_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n we_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 4._o joh._n 3._o 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11_o rom._n 1._o 4._o so_o the_o apostle_n have_v tell_v the_o corinthian_n that_o they_o have_v be_v notorious_a sinner_n say_v that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v call_v not_o only_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n or_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n not_o only_o because_o he_o be_v infinite_o holy_a himself_o but_o also_o do_v sanctify_v and_o make_v we_o holy_a who_o be_v in_o ourselves_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a the_o which_o sanctification_n he_o work_v by_o beget_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o we_o which_o purify_v our_o heart_n and_o so_o appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v in_o the_o inner_a man_n to_o holiness_n of_o life_n the_o which_o sanctification_n mortification_n and_o spiritual_a quicken_n always_o begin_v at_o the_o heart_n mind_n will_n and_o affection_n and_o then_o afterward_o show_v itself_o in_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o find_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n thus_o begin_v in_o they_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o unto_o §_o sect._n 2._o of_o the_o sixth_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v repentance_n and_o of_o the_o preparation_n there_o unto_o a_o sixth_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o former_a namely_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n unto_o which_o it_o make_v the_o same_o preparation_n that_o it_o do_v for_o faith_n for_o first_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n the_o
spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n show_v unto_o we_o both_o the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o their_o multitude_n and_o also_o the_o grievous_a and_o endless_a punishment_n 8._o joh._n 16._o 8._o which_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o this_o it_o do_v common_o at_o the_o first_o in_o a_o more_o general_a and_o confuse_a manner_n amaze_a and_o astonish_v we_o with_o terror_n and_o fear_n horror_n of_o mind_n and_o pang_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o huge_a mass_n or_o mountain_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o we_o have_v by_o they_o deserve_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o mean_n inevitable_o draw_v upon_o we_o and_o afterward_o more_o particular_o and_o distinct_o it_o set_v our_o sin_n in_o order_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o present_v to_o our_o view_n those_o sin_n which_o we_o be_v most_o guilty_a off_o and_o by_o which_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v god_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n by_o all_o which_o it_o work_v in_o we_o that_o which_o we_o call_v penitence_n contrition_n and_o humiliation_n whereby_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o lie_v grieve_v and_o groan_v under_o they_o as_o it_o be_v under_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n find_v no_o rest_n or_o comfort_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o any_o worldly_a thing_n beside_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n by_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o iron_n hammer_n batter_v and_o bruise_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n in_o piece_n that_o he_o may_v mix_v with_o they_o be_v make_v contrite_a 3._o jer._n 4._o 3._o the_o oil_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o use_v it_o like_o a_o plough_n to_o break_v up_o as_o it_o be_v these_o clunge_n stiff_a and_o fallow_a ground_n that_o be_v thus_o prepare_v he_o may_v sow_v in_o they_o these_o holy_a seed_n for_o when_o he_o have_v thus_o cast_v we_o down_o and_o thorough_o humble_v we_o than_o he_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o by_o reveal_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o salvation_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n offer_v unto_o all_o who_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o say_v and_o then_o as_o have_v be_v show_v it_o work_v in_o we_o a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o a_o careful_a earnest_a and_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n as_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o the_o rest_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o the_o which_o by_o his_o inward_a and_o secret_a operation_n he_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctifi_v unto_o we_o that_o they_o become_v effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o so_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v repentance_n §_o sect._n 3_o that_o faith_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o thus_o be_v possess_v by_o faith_n of_o all_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o inflame_v with_o unsained_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o which_o faith_n thus_o work_v by_o love_n do_v cause_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n which_o be_v call_v repentance_n begin_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o so_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n and_o action_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v so_o much_o offend_v and_o displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o good_a a_o father_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v either_o former_o commit_v or_o which_o yet_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o constant_a purpose_n to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o which_o we_o do_v not_o out_o of_o servile_a fear_n but_o out_o of_o childlike_a love_n and_o affection_n which_o make_v we_o willing_a and_o desirous_a by_o our_o new_a obedience_n to_o please_v and_o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n not_o for_o fear_v of_o condemnation_n but_o because_o through_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v condemn_v where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v a_o notable_a difference_n between_o that_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n which_o the_o spirit_n work_v in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o carnal_a man_n for_o though_o these_o may_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v after_o they_o have_v sin_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o for_o sin_n itself_o the_o remembrance_n whereof_o be_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o but_o for_o the_o punishment_n which_o they_o either_o present_o feel_v or_o fear_n and_o expect_v in_o time_n to_o come_v where_o as_o the_o sorrow_n of_o god_n child_n be_v a_o flood_n or_o stream_n that_o spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n make_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o sin_n because_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v so_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o they_o by_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o death_n as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n corruption_n §_o sect_n 4._o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o natural_a corruption_n so_o that_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o then_o have_v it_o wrought_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o repentance_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o and_o have_v make_v in_o we_o 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from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o the_o corinthian_n that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o 1._o 1_o cor_n 6._o 11._o tit._n 3._o 5._o heb._n 10._o 22._o zach._n 13._o 1._o cleanse_v from_o their_o sin_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n last_o like_o water_n it_o water_v our_o dry_a and_o barren_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v that_o he_o will_v pour_v the_o water_n of_o his_o spirit_n upon_o his_o israel_n add_v in_o the_o next_o word_n and_o they_o shall_v spring_v up_o as_o among_o the_o grass_n and_o aâ—_n willow_n by_o the_o water_n course_n and_o again_o thou_o shall_v be_v 45._o esa_n 44._o 45._o like_o a_o water_a garden_n and_o like_o a_o spring_n of_o water_n who_o water_n fail_v not_o 3._o §_o sect._n 10._o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o fire_n joh._n 3._o 11._o act._n 2._o 3._o final_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o fire_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n he_o shall_v baptise_v you_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n and_o so_o when_o he_o descend_v upon_o the_o apostle_n it_o be_v say_v that_o there_o appear_v unto_o they_o cleave_a tongue_n like_o as_o fire_n and_o it_o sit_v upon_o each_o of_o they_o the_o which_o similitude_n be_v most_o lively_a to_o signify_v and_o represent_v the_o virtue_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o first_o like_o fire_n it_o give_v light_a even_o in_o the_o dark_a place_n and_o dispel_v and_o scatter_v the_o black_a and_o thick_a fog_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n so_o that_o all_o thing_n about_o it_o which_o be_v hide_v and_o secret_a be_v spiritual_o discern_v in_o which_o respect_n he_o be_v call_v the_o 17._o the_o jam._n 1._o 17._o father_n of_o light_n which_o cause_v the_o 12_o the_o tit._n 2._o 11._o 12_o light_n of_o grace_n bring_v salvation_n to_o shine_v unto_o we_o by_o which_o we_o be_v 79._o be_v luk_n 1._o 79._o enlighten_v who_o sit_v and_o in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n that_o we_o may_v 14_o may_v 1_o cor_fw-la 2._o 12._o 14_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n which_o can_v otherwise_o be_v discern_v and_o may_v have_v our_o foot_n guide_v into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n second_o as_o fire_n burn_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v combustible_a as_o straw_n wood_n chaff_n and_o such_o like_a so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n burn_v and_o consume_v in_o we_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v consume_v as_o sin_n corruption_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o so_o offer_v up_o our_o body_n as_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a and_o without_o 49._o rom._n 12._o 1_o mark_n 9_o 49._o blame_n which_o will_v not_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n unless_o like_o the_o whole_a burn_a offering_n it_o be_v thus_o salt_v season_v and_o purify_v with_o this_o holy_a fire_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v three_o as_o fire_n by_o consume_v the_o rust_n and_o dross_n do_v refine_v and_o purify_v the_o mettle_n so_o that_o the_o more_o it_o be_v try_v the_o pure_a it_o wax_v so_o this_o holy_a spirit_n consume_v the_o rust_n and_o dross_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n do_v make_v we_o pure_a and_o refine_a metal_n yea_o it_o also_o like_o the_o fire_n have_v the_o virtue_n of_o separation_n part_v asunder_o our_o tin_n and_o copper_n from_o right_a silver_n and_o gold_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v a_o treasure_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v fit_a vessel_n for_o his_o own_o table_n so_o the_o lord_n promise_v i_o will_v turn_v my_o hand_n upon_o thou_o and_o 25_o esa_n 1._o 25_o will_v purge_v away_o thy_o dross_n and_o take_v away_o all_o thy_o tin_n and_o a_o again_o every_o one_o that_o be_v write_v among_o the_o live_n in_o jerusalem_n shall_v be_v call_v holy_a when_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v wash_v away_o 25._o esa_n 1._o 25._o the_o filth_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n and_o shall_v have_v purge_v the_o blood_n of_o jerusalem_n from_o the_o midst_n thereof_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o 4._o esa_n 4._o 4._o judgement_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_a four_o as_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o fire_n to_o turn_v thing_n into_o it_o own_o nature_n and_o to_o make_v they_o like_v unto_o itself_o so_o the_o spirit_n do_v turn_v and_o transform_v we_o make_v we_o of_o earthy_a natural_a and_o carnal_a to_o become_v heavenly_a supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a more_o special_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o fire_n to_o take_v from_o iron_n it_o own_o quality_n when_o it_o be_v put_v into_o it_o and_o to_o communicate_v unto_o it_o such_o quality_n as_o itself_o have_v and_o whereas_o natural_o it_o be_v black_a and_o hard_a cold_a and_o heavy_a it_o make_v it_o bright_a and_o shine_a soft_a and_o liquid_a hot_a and_o light_a so_o that_o a_o man_n will_v think_v that_o the_o iron_n be_v transform_v and_o change_v into_o fire_n itself_o so_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o communicate_v the_o like_a quality_n to_o the_o natural_a man_n for_o whereas_o natural_o 9_o 1_o cor_fw-la 2._o 14_o 10_o eph._n 4._o 18._o esa_n 42._o 16._o psal_n 36._o 9_o he_o be_v darken_v in_o his_o understanding_n through_o black_a and_o palpable_a ignorance_n it_o inlightn_v his_o mind_n with_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o save_a knowledge_n whereby_o he_o be_v enable_v to_o see_v and_o understand_v the_o high_a and_o deep_a mystery_n of_o god_n kingdom_n whereas_o his_o heart_n be_v so_o hard_a and_o obdurate_a 37._o 1_o king_n 22._o 19_o act._n 2._o 37._o that_o nothing_o will_v make_v it_o relent_v but_o it_o will_v rather_o
possible_a that_o we_o shall_v in_o this_o way_n stand_v at_o a_o stay_n but_o if_o we_o go_v not_o forward_o we_o shall_v go_v backward_o if_o we_o do_v not_o row_v continual_o against_o the_o tide_n of_o our_o corruption_n they_o will_v carry_v we_o down_o the_o stream_n into_o the_o dead_a sea_n and_o gulf_n of_o perdition_n chap._n xix_o of_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n which_o be_v to_o avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v weaken_v §_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o chief_a 〈◊〉_d whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v we_o have_v show_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v if_o we_o will_v get_v the_o victory_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n &_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o we_o shall_v first_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o weaken_v they_o and_o then_o set_v upon_o they_o with_o all_o our_o force_n but_o this_o be_v not_o enough_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o weaken_v and_o disarm_v our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n so_o on_o the_o other_o 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filth_n can_v be_v so_o noisome_a unto_o we_o as_o sin_n be_v unto_o this_o holy_a guest_n and_o therefore_o he_o can_v endure_v to_o continue_v in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n as_o his_o temple_n if_o they_o be_v profane_v and_o defile_v with_o it_o but_o above_o other_o sin_n we_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n with_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o for_o such_o sin_n do_v most_o opposite_o cross_v and_o thwart_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o it_o and_o do_v as_o plain_o contradict_v it_o as_o if_o they_o shall_v say_v in_o plain_a term_n though_o we_o take_v notice_n of_o thy_o will_n we_o will_v not_o do_v it_o but_o the_o clean_a contrary_n with_o which_o kind_n of_o obstinate_a rebellion_n the_o spiritis_fw-la so_o weary_v and_o tire_v that_o it_o will_v no_o long_o contend_v with_o we_o to_o bring_v we_o unto_o goodness_n but_o will_v leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o vile_a lust_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n 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a_o reprobate_a 1._o rom._n 1._o mind_n to_o commit_v with_o greediness_n all_o manner_n of_o abominable_a wickedness_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o have_v the_o spirit_n to_o be_v so_o weaken_v and_o weary_v that_o it_o will_v leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o we_o must_v not_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o 19_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 19_o quench_v it_o and_o the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o by_o continue_v in_o those_o sin_n from_o which_o it_o dissuade_v we_o nor_o by_o make_v his_o lodging_n loathsome_a with_o the_o noisome_a filth_n of_o sin_n grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o 30._o eph._n 4._o 30._o day_n of_o redemption_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o give_v good_a entertainment_n to_o this_o holy_a guest_n he_o will_v sup_v with_o we_o and_o with_o his_o company_n make_v all_o our_o cheer_n comfortable_a yea_o rather_o he_o will_v feast_v we_o and_o make_v we_o a_o most_o pleasant_a banquet_n of_o all_o spiritual_a delicacy_n he_o will_v bear_v part_n with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o grief_n and_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v he_o will_v by_o sympathy_n and_o compassion_n be_v afflict_v in_o our_o affliction_n yea_o he_o will_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o sorrow_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o 9_o esa_n 63._o 9_o take_v heed_n of_o vex_v he_o for_o if_o grieve_v our_o comforter_n we_o make_v he_o to_o leave_v we_o who_o shall_v cheer_v and_o refresh_v we_o in_o all_o our_o misery_n weaken_v §_o sect._n 2_o of_o some_o special_a sin_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n iâ—_n most_o weaken_v but_o howsoever_o all_o sin_n general_o wound_v and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n yet_o there_o be_v some_o special_a sin_n above_o the_o rest_n which_o do_v enfeeble_v it_o and_o quench_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o it_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n the_o which_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n his_o chief_a weapon_n the_o two_o edge_a sword_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o it_o defend_v itself_o and_o offend_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o like_o a_o black_a foggy_a mist_n dazzle_v and_o blind_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o understanding_n so_o as_o it_o can_v discern_v the_o sleight_n and_o subtlety_n the_o wile_n and_o strong_a delusion_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o on_o which_o side_n they_o strike_v we_o nor_o how_o to_o ward_v off_o their_o blow_n nor_o withstand_v the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o their_o tentation_n the_o second_o be_v infidelity_n which_o disable_v the_o spirit_n while_o it_o deprive_v it_o of_o the_o chief_a comfort_n and_o encouragement_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n namely_o god_n sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o all_o those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o yea_o it_o weaken_v and_o loosen_v the_o spiritual_a bond_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o faith_n by_o which_o alone_o he_o be_v apply_v and_o so_o stop_v and_o hinder_v the_o influence_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o the_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n the_o ivice_n and_o sap_n which_o from_o this_o root_n of_o jesse_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o by_o which_o alone_o we_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o enable_v to_o withstand_v all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n the_o three_o be_v impenitency_n the_o which_o be_v most_o pernicious_a to_o the_o health_n and_o vigour_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o beside_o that_o it_o hinder_v all_o the_o operation_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o application_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v in_o he_o our_o communion_n and_o sweet_a fellowship_n with_o god_n
direction_n it_o much_o cheer_v and_o delight_v this_o heavenly_a counsellor_n when_o as_o we_o harken_v to_o his_o counsel_n and_o be_v advise_v by_o he_o in_o all_o our_o course_n whereas_o there_o can_v be_v no_o comfort_n to_o any_o prince_n in_o his_o government_n when_o as_o his_o subject_n upon_o every_o occasion_n stand_v out_o in_o open_a rebellion_n and_o continual_o resist_v he_o in_o all_o his_o lawful_a commandment_n and_o who_o will_v not_o refuse_v it_o as_o a_o irksome_a office_n to_o be_v still_o advise_v a_o man_n of_o such_o a_o refractory_a spirit_n as_o will_v either_o never_o follow_v his_o counsel_n or_o make_v it_o unseasonable_a and_o unprofitable_a by_o unnecessary_a delay_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v comfort_v and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n let_v we_o willing_o entertain_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o it_o put_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o speedy_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n and_o execution_n as_o for_o example_n when_o as_o fit_v opportunity_n be_v offer_v it_o move_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o god_n by_o prayer_n either_o to_o beg_v the_o grace_n which_o we_o want_v or_o to_o give_v he_o thanks_n for_o benefit_n receive_v we_o be_v not_o to_o tread_v this_o motion_n under_o foot_n by_o utter_a neglect_n nor_o yet_o to_o cool_v or_o quench_v it_o by_o cast_v upon_o it_o the_o cold_a water_n of_o delay_n but_o we_o must_v present_o nourish_v the_o motion_n and_o not_o defer_v to_o put_v it_o in_o execution_n when_o it_o move_v we_o to_o attend_v unto_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n either_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o as_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o meet_v in_o the_o holy_a assembly_n or_o on_o the_o week_n day_n when_o as_o our_o necessary_a employment_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n will_v give_v we_o reasonable_a opportunity_n we_o be_v to_o take_v hold_n of_o the_o occasion_n offer_v and_o not_o defer_v it_o by_o causeless_a delay_n and_o when_o god_n present_v we_o with_o a_o object_n of_o misery_n and_o his_o spirit_n move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o present_a occasion_n of_o do_v a_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o by_o give_v a_o alm_n to_o the_o needy_a visit_v the_o sick_a and_o such_o as_o be_v in_o prison_n help_v the_o impotent_a and_o comfort_v the_o comfortless_a and_o afflict_a we_o must_v not_o neglect_v these_o work_n of_o charity_n nor_o put_v they_o off_o to_o another_o time_n but_o as_o willing_o and_o cheerful_o apprehend_v the_o present_a opportunity_n as_o the_o husbandman_n do_v the_o season_n of_o sow_v the_o merchant_n of_o trade_v and_o the_o mariner_n of_o hoist_v up_o sail_n when_o as_o he_o have_v get_v a_o good_a gale_n of_o wind_n see_v otherwise_o god_n may_v just_o punish_v our_o negligence_n by_o never_o grant_v we_o again_o such_o seasonable_a occasion_n conscience_n §._o sect_n 4._o the_o four_o mean_n be_v serious_a care_n to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n the_o four_o mean_n of_o cherish_v and_o strengthen_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v to_o be_v careful_a of_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o our_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n the_o which_o be_v best_a do_v by_o preserve_v peace_n in_o our_o own_o conscience_n and_o by_o keep_v they_o clear_a of_o know_v &_o voluntary_a sin_n whereby_o the_o anger_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v provoke_v against_o we_o and_o we_o expose_v to_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n for_o if_o god_n be_v offend_v how_o shall_v his_o spirit_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o how_o shall_v he_o be_v willing_a to_o renew_v our_o strength_n and_o to_o send_v unto_o we_o fresh_a supply_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o aid_v and_o assist_v we_o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n or_o how_o shall_v the_o create_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o with_o courage_n and_o comfort_n fight_v against_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n when_o as_o it_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n and_o have_v its_o peace_n interrupt_v with_o he_o yea_o when_o it_o apprehend_v his_o wrathful_a displeasure_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o job_n and_o david_n conceive_v that_o god_n have_v not_o only_o forsake_v he_o but_o be_v also_o become_v his_o enemy_n how_o shall_v the_o stream_n of_o god_n grace_n continue_v run_v when_o as_o they_o be_v stop_v and_o cut_v off_o from_o the_o spring_n and_o fountain_n or_o how_o shall_v our_o strength_n hold_v out_o when_o the_o god_n of_o our_o strength_n do_v withdraw_v himself_o from_o we_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v have_v the_o spirit_n in_o we_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a let_v we_o preserve_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v our_o intercourse_n with_o god_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o our_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n with_o he_o for_o if_o god_n be_v with_o it_o the_o spirit_n will_v be_v so_o courageous_a and_o magnanimous_a that_o it_o will_v not_o care_v who_o oppose_v against_o it_o yea_o our_o care_n must_v be_v not_o only_o to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o god_n who_o have_v choose_v we_o will_v never_o leave_v we_o and_o that_o have_v begin_v the_o good_a work_n of_o regeneration_n he_o will_v never_o give_v it_o over_o till_o he_o have_v full_o finish_v it_o because_o he_o be_v unchangeable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o his_o gift_n and_o call_n be_v without_o repentance_n but_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o spirit_n strong_a and_o vigorous_a we_o must_v not_o neglect_v the_o feeling_n of_o faith_n nor_o the_o sensible_a comfort_n of_o god_n love_n warm_v and_o comfort_v our_o heart_n but_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o grace_n work_v in_o we_o and_o have_v the_o experimental_a apprehension_n of_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o have_v not_o only_a god_n grace_n habitual_o but_o to_o feel_v their_o several_a action_n and_o operation_n work_v our_o heart_n to_o all_o good_a duty_n for_o though_o the_o sunshine_n of_o god_n favour_n once_o shine_v upon_o we_o can_v never_o utter_o fail_v yet_o the_o beam_n thereof_o may_v by_o the_o interposition_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v ecclypse_v from_o we_o for_o a_o time_n though_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o grace_n towards_o we_o can_v never_o be_v dry_v up_o yet_o the_o stream_n thereof_o may_v be_v so_o stop_v that_o we_o can_v by_o present_a apprehension_n feel_v little_a comfort_n by_o it_o and_o though_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o spirit_n can_v be_v lose_v of_o those_o who_o ever_o have_v it_o yet_o when_o the_o life_n of_o our_o life_n the_o comfortable_a ceiling_n of_o faith_n our_o communion_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n &_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v take_v away_o or_o for_o a_o time_n suspend_v and_o hide_v from_o we_o we_o be_v exceed_o weaken_v in_o the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o have_v little_a comfort_n or_o courage_n in_o maintain_v the_o fight_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n now_o these_o feeling_n of_o faith_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v best_a obtain_v and_o keep_v when_o as_o we_o preserve_v our_o communion_n fellowship_n and_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o god_n in_o the_o conscionable_a and_o frequent_a use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o hear_n of_o his_o word_n prayer_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n keep_v company_n with_o he_o in_o his_o holy_a assembly_n where_o he_o be_v present_a by_o his_o spirit_n when_o as_o with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n we_o rejoice_v in_o his_o company_n and_o with_o david_n be_v ravish_v with_o joy_n and_o delight_n when_o as_o we_o meet_v he_o in_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o when_o as_o with_o they_o 2._o psal_n 84._o 1._o psal_n 42._o 1._o 2._o we_o mourn_v and_o grieve_v for_o his_o absence_n and_o when_o he_o with_o draw_v himself_o do_v seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n and_o above_o all_o thing_n desire_v and_o long_o after_o his_o comfortable_a presence_n when_o as_o we_o labour_v daily_o in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o do_v make_v a_o separation_n between_o our_o god_n and_o we_o and_o do_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n thereby_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o edify_v our_o neighbour_n by_o our_o good_a example_n which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o shall_v the_o beam_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o the_o stream_n of_o his_o grace_n have_v a_o clear_a passage_n unto_o we_o with_o which_o our_o spiritual_a part_n shall_v be_v so_o cheer_v cherish_v and_o increase_v in_o strength_n that_o we_o shall_v easy_o withstand_v all_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o obtain_v a_o happy_a victory_n in_o our_o christian_a warfare_n
pellution_n §_o sect_n 5._o the_o 5_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v ourselves_o pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o pellution_n the_o five_o mean_n to_o nourish_v and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n in_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o temple_n in_o their_o cleanness_n and_o purity_n from_o all_o pollution_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o as_o a_o good_a air_n and_o sweet_a habitation_n do_v much_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o natural_a and_o vital_a spirit_n and_o preserve_v our_o body_n in_o health_n so_o no_o less_o do_v it_o comfort_v our_o comforter_n and_o cheer_n and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o we_o if_o we_o provide_v for_o he_o a_o wholesome_a and_o pleasant_a lodging_n cleanse_v and_o purge_v from_o all_o noisome_a filth_n of_o sinful_a impurity_n and_o sweeten_v and_o adorn_v with_o the_o incense_n and_o odour_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o the_o flower_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a obedience_n exercise_n §_o sect._n 6_o the_o 6_o mean_n be_v to_o keep_v the_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o in_o continual_a exercise_n the_o six_o mean_n to_o preserve_v and_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n and_o to_o increase_v in_o we_o the_o grace_n and_o gift_n thereof_o be_v to_o keep_v they_o in_o continual_a exercise_n and_o to_o cause_v these_o habit_n to_o show_v themselves_o in_o their_o function_n and_o operation_n for_o no_o more_o necessary_a be_v breathe_v and_o move_v for_o the_o preserve_n the_o life_n of_o our_o body_n then_o fruitful_a work_n and_o holy_a walk_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n be_v for_o the_o preserve_n and_o cherish_v the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n let_v we_o also_o walk_v in_o the_o 25._o gal._n 5._o 25._o spirit_n and_o as_o in_o natural_a thing_n the_o cause_n be_v preserve_v by_o produce_v their_o effect_n and_o habit_n and_o quality_n confirm_v and_o strengthen_v by_o 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their_o leaf_n of_o profession_n and_o their_o fruit_n of_o practice_n and_o they_o will_v live_v and_o prosper_v spread_v inward_o and_o spring_n and_o sprout_v outward_o but_o if_o we_o hinder_v they_o from_o bear_v their_o leaf_n and_o root_n and_o be_v still_o cut_v and_o lop_n of_o their_o bough_n and_o branch_n they_o will_v in_o a_o while_n die_v and_o perish_v let_v this_o fire_n of_o the_o spirit_n have_v fit_a vent_n to_o send_v out_o its_o flame_n of_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n and_o it_o will_v still_o live_v burn_v and_o blaze_n but_o if_o once_o we_o begin_v to_o stop_v this_o vent_n it_o will_v present_o die_v and_o turn_v to_o cold_a ember_n let_v faith_n exercise_v itself_o in_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n in_o wait_v for_o the_o performance_n in_o fight_v against_o doubt_v and_o in_o bear_v the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n and_o from_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n it_o will_v grow_v to_o a_o great_a tree_n from_o smoke_a flax_n to_o a_o burn_a flame_n and_o 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nor_o discern_v the_o best_a mean_n for_o the_o defeat_n of_o its_o policy_n and_o subdue_a of_o it_o power_n the_o lord_n make_v i_o ever_o true_o thankful_a unto_o his_o holy_a majesty_n for_o this_o mercy_n and_o give_v i_o grace_v always_o to_o esteem_v it_o as_o one_o of_o his_o his_o chief_a benefit_n in_o this_o life_n that_o he_o have_v use_v i_o the_o weak_a and_o unworthy_a of_o many_o hundred_o of_o my_o brethren_n as_o his_o poor_a instrument_n in_o so_o good_a a_o employment_n and_o stir_v up_o in_o his_o good_a time_n some_o other_o of_o his_o choice_a and_o chief_a worthy_n for_o the_o further_o perfect_v of_o that_o which_o i_o in_o my_o mediocrity_n have_v begin_v hit_v the_o mark_n at_o which_o i_o have_v but_o aim_v and_o train_v exact_o the_o christian_a soldier_n in_o the_o feat_n of_o spiritual_a arm_n who_o i_o as_o i_o be_v able_a have_v but_o in_o some_o little_a measure_n acquaint_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n and_o the_o lord_n give_v his_o grace_n unto_o we_o all_o both_o strong_a &_o weak_a that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o instruct_v other_o in_o this_o spiritual_a art_n of_o fight_v against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o that_o we_o ourselves_o muy_fw-es put_v on_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o fight_v continual_o with_o courage_n and_o resolution_n under_o the_o standard_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o because_o we_o be_v unskilful_a and_o know_v not_o how_o to_o fight_v and_o exceed_v weak_a and_o feeble_a in_o our_o strength_n and_o unable_a to_o stand_v in_o the_o encounter_n and_o bear_v the_o brunt_n of_o the_o battle_n that_o he_o will_v teach_v our_o hand_n or_o rather_o our_o heart_n to_o war_n and_o our_o finger_n or_o rather_o our_o affection_n to_o fight_v and_o that_o he_o will_v continual_o renew_v our_o strength_n and_o send_v we_o daily_o fresh_a supply_n of_o his_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v with_o constancy_n and_o perseverance_n to_o maintain_v the_o fight_n until_o have_v get_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n we_o be_v like_o conqueror_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n the_o which_o he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o even_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n and_o the_o author_n continuer_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o who_o with_o the_o bless_a father_n and_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v of_o we_o and_o his_o whole_a church_n all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la
and_o until_o he_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o this_o victory_n unto_o we_o and_o by_o his_o powerful_a spirit_n which_o be_v infinite_o strong_a than_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n do_v vanquish_v this_o mighty_a tyrant_n give_v he_o a_o deadly_a wound_n of_o which_o he_o continual_o languish_v and_o depose_v he_o from_o his_o regency_n do_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o gracious_a and_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n so_o that_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o 34._o in_o johan._n lib._n 3._o cap._n 34._o point_n with_o the_o say_n of_o cyrill_n the_o voluptuous_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n without_o doubt_n be_v of_o mighty_a power_n by_o which_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v whole_o divert_v from_o all_o honesty_n and_o goodness_n itself_o §_o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v consider_v in_o itself_o but_o least_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v shall_v contemn_v this_o enemy_n as_o be_v weak_a and_o impotent_a because_o it_o be_v in_o part_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n thereof_o abate_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n know_v that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o they_o so_o puissant_a and_o powerful_a as_o in_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o their_o natural_a corruption_n yet_o it_o be_v exceed_o strong_a and_o mighty_a whether_o we_o consider_v it_o simple_o in_o itself_o as_o it_o work_v and_o rebell_v in_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v or_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a part_n the_o former_a be_v notable_o set_v down_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o his_o own_o person_n in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n where_o he_o show_v that_o this_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a flesh_n be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o any_o conformity_n to_o the_o law_n that_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n it_o wrought_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o so_o abuse_v the_o law_n which_o be_v purposely_o give_v to_o restrain_v he_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o give_v strength_n life_n and_o vigour_n unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o law_n which_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n become_v to_o be_v unto_o death_n further_n show_v 8._o vers_fw-la 8._o the_o power_n of_o his_o fleshly_a corruption_n he_o say_v that_o it_o take_v occasion_n by_o the_o commandment_n to_o deceive_v and_o slay_v he_o work_v 9_o vers_fw-la 9_o death_n unto_o he_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o it_o overcome_v he_o 10._o vers_fw-la 10._o and_o like_o a_o slave_n sell_v he_o under_o sin_n that_o it_o make_v he_o to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o allow_v not_o to_o omit_v the_o good_a which_o he_o affect_v and_o 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v that_o though_o he_o be_v delight_v 12._o vers_fw-la 12._o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o desire_a to_o obey_v it_o yet_o evil_a be_v present_a with_o bim_n that_o though_o he_o constant_o resolve_v to_o serve_v 13._o vers_fw-la 13._o god_n yet_o the_o flesh_n like_o a_o strong_a rebel_n make_v war_n against_o 14._o vers_fw-la 14._o he_o do_v often_o foil_n and_o overcome_v he_o and_o carry_v he_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n yea_o of_o such_o force_n and_o might_n do_v this_o holy_a apostle_n find_v the_o flesh_n in_o he_o that_o it_o force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n so_o else_o where_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o so_o subdue_v but_o that_o it_o continual_o make_v war_n against_o the_o part_n regenerate_v and_o stand_v in_o such_o strong_a opposition_n against_o it_o that_o the_o godly_a can_v do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v with_o who_o the_o apostle_n peter_n agree_v tell_v 11._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 11._o we_o that_o the_o fleshly_a lust_n do_v fight_v against_o our_o soul_n final_o as_o it_o hinder_v we_o often_o time_n from_o yield_v any_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o enforce_v we_o to_o transgress_v it_o so_o when_o we_o do_v perform_v any_o duty_n which_o it_o require_v it_o so_o defile_v and_o stain_v they_o that_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o prophet_n that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v but_o like_o a_o pollute_a 6._o esa_fw-la 64._o 6._o cloth_n now_o this_o strength_n of_o the_o flesh_n unless_o it_o be_v wound_v subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o by_o god_n spirit_n be_v always_o in_o it_o full_a vigour_n yea_o in_o daily_a growth_n notwithstanding_o all_o natural_a mean_n which_o can_v be_v use_v for_o the_o decay_n of_o nature_n itself_o do_v not_o make_v it_o decay_v but_o even_o in_o sickness_n it_o retain_v health_n and_o vigour_n and_o when_o through_o old_a age_n the_o body_n be_v weak_a and_o decrepit_a it_o continue_v firm_a and_o strong_a spirit_n §_o sect_n 3._o that_o the_o flesh_n it_o mighty_a be_v consider_v comparative_o with_o the_o spirit_n so_o also_o if_o we_o compare_v it_o with_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o flesh_n be_v much_o great_a and_o strong_a and_o therefore_o will_v easy_o overcome_v it_o and_o quench_v all_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o if_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o to_o be_v support_v and_o defend_v by_o the_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o not_o continual_o send_v we_o new_a supply_n and_o uphold_v we_o with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n for_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o in_o this_o life_n we_o have_v receive_v but_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v but_o a_o handful_n 23._o rom._n 8._o 23._o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o harvest_n the_o whole_a crop_n of_o grace_n be_v reserve_v till_o we_o shall_v receive_v with_o it_o the_o fullnes_n of_o glory_n and_o in_o regard_n that_o the_o flesh_n in_o quantiiy_n do_v so_o much_o exceed_v the_o spirit_n he_o stick_v not_o to_o say_v that_o the_o corinthyans_n tho_o sanctify_a in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o call_v to_o be_v saint_n be_v carnal_a and_o but_o babe_n in_o christ_n yea_o have_a himself_n 2._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 2._o chap._n 1._o 2._o receive_v such_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n he_o notwithstanding_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o great_a corruption_n acknowlege_v 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o that_o he_o be_v carnal_a and_o sell_v under_o sin_n hereof_o it_o be_v that_o divine_n compare_v the_o flesh_n to_o the_o great_a giant_n goliath_n and_o the_o spirit_n to_o little_a david_n and_o not_o unfit_o for_o as_o david_n be_v far_o unequal_a to_o the_o mighty_a giant_n and_o therefore_o prevail_v not_o against_o he_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v he_o in_o who_o name_n he_o come_v against_o he_o so_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n only_o the_o spirit_n get_v victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n god_n give_v it_o strength_n to_o overcome_v because_o it_o fight_v his_o own_o battle_n lust_n §._o sect._n 4._o of_o the_o multitude_n of_o â—â—_o fleshly_a lust_n final_o unto_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o may_v add_v their_o multitude_n for_o though_o they_o be_v one_o in_o name_n to_o note_v that_o they_o be_v all_o of_o the_o like_a sinful_a nature_n and_o as_o one_o combine_v in_o malice_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n so_o be_v they_o many_o in_o number_n even_o whole_a legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n which_o continual_o multiply_v themselves_o by_o beget_v a_o new_a offspring_n after_o the_o old_a be_v kill_v and_o subdue_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n peter_n will_v we_o to_o abstain_v from_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o the_o soul_n speak_v plural_o of_o they_o as_o be_v many_o even_o a_o whole_a army_n which_o make_v war_n against_o us._n security_n §_o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o power_n of_o our_o enemy_n 〈…〉_o we_o tâ—_n shake_v of_o all_o security_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v move_v we_o to_o shake_v of_o all_o security_n arise_v from_o contempt_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o see_v they_o be_v so_o mighty_a in_o strength_n and_o many_o in_o number_n let_v we_o use_v so_o much_o the_o more_o care_n diligence_n and_o vigilance_n to_o defend_v ourselves_o against_o their_o fury_n buckle_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n and_o use_v all_o mean_n both_o for_o the_o weaken_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o the_o nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o god_n grace_n in_o us._n especial_o let_v we_o call_v upon_o god_n the_o lord_n of_o boast_n desire_v he_o by_o our_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o spirit_n abate_v the_o power_n of_o the_o flesh_n &_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o re_fw-la enforce_v and_o strengthen_v the_o army_n of_o