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and_o conscience_n and_o the_o trumpet_n of_o the_o gospel_n sound_v offer_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o repent_v then_o this_o victorious_a captain_n make_v his_o entrance_n assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o drive_v it_o into_o corner_n take_v possession_n of_o all_o for_o god_n use_v the_o great_a monarch_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n show_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o galathian_o 2._o gal._n 3._o 2._o receive_v the_o spirit_n not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n contain_v in_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v by_o he_o call_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 6._o spirit_n because_o by_o their_o preach_n they_o prepare_v the_o way_n for_o the_o spirit_n as_o john_n the_o baptist_n for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v as_o 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great_a king_n and_o with_o it_o he_o enter_v and_o scate_v himself_o in_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o his_o royal_a throne_n spirit_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n &_o 1_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o gift_n in_o we_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n second_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o first_o general_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n wrought_v in_o we_o and_o then_o by_o their_o constancy_n and_o continuance_n for_o if_o the_o gift_n and_o endowment_n which_o we_o have_v be_v but_o mere_o natural_a or_o such_o as_o may_v be_v attain_v unto_o by_o our_o own_o art_n industry_n and_o endeavour_n then_o be_v they_o no_o infallible_a note_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n or_o save_a grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o the_o which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o send_v down_o as_o it_o be_v from_o heaven_n into_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n oppose_v this_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o worldly_a man_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o we_o have_v receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n and_o a_o little_a after_o the_o natural_a man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n 14_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 12._o 14_o of_o god_n again_o if_o they_o be_v but_o the_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o mere_o moral_a virtue_n and_o restrain_v grace_n which_o be_v common_a to_o civil_a worldling_n and_o have_v be_v also_o in_o many_o heathen_n and_o honest_a infidel_n then_o can_v we_o by_o they_o gather_v any_o assurance_n that_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n dwell_v and_o war_v in_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n only_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o conscience_n and_o affection_n vice_n be_v curb_v and_o overruled_n by_o vice_n and_o one_o corrupt_a faculty_n by_o a_o other_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n operation_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v know_v by_o their_o constant_a &_o continual_a action_n and_o operation_n second_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o save_a grace_n thereof_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o incite_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n like_o the_o sun_n which_o from_o the_o rise_n shine_v still_o more_o glorious_o until_o noon_n day_n or_o a_o lively_a fountain_n which_o continual_o spring_v and_o send_v forth_o
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 a_o three_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v to_o persuade_v and_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o to_o entitle_v we_o as_o heir_n to_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n the_o which_o be_v a_o privilege_n and_o prerogative_n that_o belong_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o to_o they_o alone_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o evangelist_n but_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o give_v he_o power_n to_o 12._o joh._n 1._o 12._o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v a_o undoubted_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v for_o you_o have_v not_o say_v he_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n again_o to_o fear_v but_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n 6._o rom._n 8._o 15._o 16._o gal._n 4._o 6._o of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n the_o spirit_n itself_o bear_v witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o if_o child_n than_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o joint_a heir_n with_o christ_n 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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 their_o function_n and_o operation_n so_o be_v it_o also_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o spiritual_a grace_n we_o find_v by_o experience_n that_o the_o sight_n be_v bettre_v by_o see_v and_o much_o weaken_v when_o it_o be_v deprive_v of_o fit_a object_n the_o habitual_a memory_n be_v much_o strengthen_v by_o the_o practical_a and_o make_v feeble_a and_o unfaithful_a when_o as_o it_o have_v no_o exercise_n or_o employment_n the_o understanding_n become_v more_o intelligent_a by_o mind_v and_o conceive_v and_o iâ—_n much_o impair_v when_o it_o be_v not_o use_v the_o strength_n of_o the_o arm_n hand_n leg_n and_o the_o whole_a body_n be_v much_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v by_o action_n and_o exercise_n and_o decay_v and_o be_v great_o enfeeble_v by_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v also_o with_o the_o spirit_n and_o spiritual_a grace_n let_v we_o use_v they_o and_o we_o shall_v have_v they_o let_v these_o root_n of_o holiness_n bring_v forth_o their_o bough_n and_o branch_n 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 from_o a_o feeble_a assent_n to_o a_o firm_a and_o full_a persuasion_n so_o let_v love_n be_v exercise_v in_o do_v and_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o all_o holy_a service_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o of_o a_o little_a spark_n it_o will_v increase_v to_o a_o great_a fire_n let_v the_o shoulder_n of_o patience_n be_v enure_v to_o bear_v of_o the_o cross_n and_o suffer_v affliction_n in_o put_v up_o wrong_v and_o overcome_v evil_a with_o good_a though_o they_o be_v weak_a and_o tender_a at_o the_o first_o they_o will_v in_o a_o little_a while_n become_v hard_a &_o strong_a and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o all_o other_o grace_n by_o exercise_n they_o be_v increase_v by_o sloth_n and_o ease_n they_o be_v weaken_v and_o waste_v and_o therefore_o david_n no_o soon_o think_v of_o receive_v grace_n and_o strength_n from_o god_n than_o he_o resolve_v to_o exercise_v they_o to_o the_o uttermost_a i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n and_o again_o teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o 34._o psal_n 119._o 32._o 33._o 34._o statute_n and_o i_o will_v keep_v they_o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n prayer_n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o last_o mean_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n the_o last_o &_o principal_a mean_n of_o strengthen_v and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n be_v earnest_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v strengthen_v our_o weakness_n and_o quicken_v our_o dulness_n and_o support_v our_o faintness_n by_o continual_a renew_v his_o spirit_n in_o we_o and_o send_v fresh_a supply_n of_o his_o save_a grace_n to_o reinforce_v and_o refresh_v our_o decay_a band_n that_o by_o these_o new_a aide_n we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n and_o to_o get_v the_o victory_n over_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o it_o be_v this_o holy_a fire_n descend_v from_o heaven_n which_o kindle_v this_o spiritual_a fire_n in_o we_o whereby_o we_o offer_v incense_n sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n the_o smoke_n whereof_o drive_v away_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n his_o eternal_a spirit_n be_v the_o live_a fountain_n of_o these_o clear_a &_o crystalline_a water_n whereby_o our_o thirsty_a soul_n be_v refresh_v in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o our_o hand_n and_o eye_n &_o all_o other_o part_n when_o they_o be_v weary_v and_o tire_v do_v receive_v renew_v 1._o psal_n 144._o 1._o strength_n it_o be_v he_o that_o teach_v our_o hand_n to_o war_n and_o our_o finger_n to_o fight_v and_o give_v unto_o we_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n everlasting_a glory_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o see_v the_o battle_n hot_a against_o we_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
the_o operation_n of_o the_o sanctife_v spirit_n signify_v by_o diverse_a metaphor_n and_o first_o by_o wine_n a_o oil_n §_o 9_o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o water_n §_o 10_o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o fire_n §_o 11_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o operation_n signify_v by_o the_o former_a metaphor_n §_o 12_o of_o the_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 §_o 13_o of_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o neighbour_n §_o 14_o of_o some_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o person_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n §_o 1_o of_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receive_v in_o this_o conflict_n §_o 2_o that_o from_o the_o foil_n of_o the_o spirit_n arise_v earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n §_o 3_o second_o a_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v preserve_v from_o such_o foil_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o 4_o how_o far_o the_o flesh_n may_v prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o 1_o that_o common_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v for_o a_o time_n §_o 5_o second_o that_o the_o show_v and_o semblance_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o temporary_n may_v perish_v utter_o §_o 6_o that_o true_a save_a grace_n in_o the_o regenerate_a may_v be_v lose_v seem_o §_o 7_o other_o grace_n spring_v from_o those_o which_o be_v fundamental_a may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v lose_v §_o 8_o that_o save_v and_o fundamental_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v in_o some_o degree_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o operation_n §_o 9_o whether_o david_n lose_v any_o degree_n of_o his_o fundamental_a grace_n when_o he_o commit_v adultery_n and_o murder_n §_o 10_o that_o our_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o the_o conflict_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o their_o own_o strength_n §_o 11_o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a doctrine_n answer_v §_o 12_o of_o the_o assure_a victory_n which_o the_o spirit_n obtain_v over_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o conflict_n §_o 13_o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a truth_n answer_v §_o 14_o that_o there_o be_v two_o degree_n of_o the_o spirit_n victory_n 1._o in_o this_o life_n §_o 15_o of_o the_o second_o degree_n of_o victory_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n §_o 1._o the_o 1._o reason_n because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o it_o §_o 2_o the_o 2._o reason_n be_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n §_o 4_o the_o four_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o assurance_n of_o victory_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o 1._o mean_n that_o we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n §_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o observe_v certain_a rule_n for_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o nourish_v the_o enemy_n which_o we_o will_v overcome_v §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v withdraw_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o provision_n and_o munition_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v stop_v all_o the_o passage_n to_o keep_v back_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n §_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n especial_o of_o some_o principal_a sin_n which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a §_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o other_o extreme_a of_o hurt_v our_o body_n while_o we_o go_v about_o to_o tame_v the_o flesh_n §_o 8_o that_o we_o must_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o weapon_n and_o armour_n whereby_o it_o most_o prevail_v chap._n xvi_o of_o other_o mean_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o overcome_v §_o 1_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o over_o our_o enemy_n §_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o thing_n §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o special_a watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n §_o 5_o that_o above_o all_o other_o part_n we_o must_v keep_v this_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n chap._n xvii_o of_o two_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v of_o those_o who_o will_v subdue_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o withstand_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o sinful_a lust_n §_o 2_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o resist_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n §_o 3_o that_o the_o long_o we_o defer_v the_o fight_n the_o more_o difficult_a and_o doubtful_a we_o make_v the_o victory_n §_o 4_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o withstand_v the_o first_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o so_o wise_a as_o worldling_n in_o their_o generation_n §_o 5_o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o give_v away_o the_o first_o motion_n unto_o sin_n show_v by_o example_n chap._n xviii_o of_o three_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o that_o we_o must_v think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v willing_o commit_v it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v first_o that_o by_o the_o least_o sin_n god_n law_n be_v transgress_v §_o 2_o the_o great_a evil_n which_o come_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n §_o 3_o that_o small_a sin_n willing_o entertain_v be_v no_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o great_a §_o 4_o that_o the_o avoid_v of_o small_a sin_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o great_a §_o 5_o that_o even_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o livery_n of_o satan_n §_o 6_o that_o enemy_n prove_v most_o dangerous_a when_o they_o be_v most_o despise_v §_o 7_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o hate_v small_a sin_n as_o well_o as_o great_a we_o hate_v none_o with_o christian_a hatred_n §_o 8_o the_o sixth_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v neglect_v no_o sin_n as_o though_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o it_o §_o 9_o the_o seven_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n §_o 10_o that_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 chap._n xix_o of_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v then_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v to_o avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v §_o 1_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v §_o 2_o of_o some_o special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v most_o weaken_a §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o provide_v for_o the_o spirit_n poison_n in_o stead_n of_o wholesome_a nourishment_n nor_o carnal_a weapon_n in_o stead_n of_o spiritual_a §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o remit_v any_o thing_n of_o our_o first_o zeal_n in_o holy_a duty_n §_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v sloth_n and_o negligence_n chap._n xx._n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v comfort_v cheer_n and_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n to_o this_o conflict_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o mean_n earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n after_o spiritual_a strength_n §_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v 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 §_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o nourish_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n §_o 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 §_o 5_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v ourselves_o pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o pollution_n §_o 6_o the_o sixth_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 §_o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n §_o 8_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o book_n a_o in_o this_o conflict_n two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o enemy_n and_o combatant_n which_o be_v describe_v 1._o by_o their_o name_n and_o nature_n the_o flesh_n chap._n 1._o to_o 8._o spirit_n second_o their_o property_n where_o be_v show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o enemy_n exceed_v dangerous_a the_o which_o appear_v first_o in_o respect_n
adhere_v to_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n unmortify_v and_o uncrucify_v or_o that_o part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o be_v unregenerate_a and_o continual_o fight_v and_o strive_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v the_o malition_n enemy_n that_o assi_v satan_n and_o the_o world_n to_o work_v our_o utter_a overthrow_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n have_v give_v many_o name_n whereby_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n there_o of_o be_v employ_v that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a know_v it_o and_o arm_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o it_o for_o it_o be_v call_v the_o 9_o the_o rom._n 6._o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o col._n 3._o 9_o old_a man_n not_o only_o because_o in_o age_n and_o antiquity_n it_o almost_o match_v humane_a nature_n but_o rather_o to_o imply_v unto_o we_o that_o like_o those_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o old_a age_n have_v have_v much_o experience_n it_o be_v very_o subtle_a and_o politic_a and_o so_o full_a of_o sleight_n and_o stratagem_n that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o exceed_v wary_a and_o watchful_a it_o will_v easy_o circumvent_v us._n it_o be_v call_v also_o the_o 14._o the_o 1._o cor._n 2._o 14._o natural_a man_n because_o this_o corruption_n overspread_v the_o whole_a nature_n of_o all_o man_n who_o be_v unregenerate_a for_o howsoever_o in_o the_o first_o creation_n we_o be_v good_a &_o free_a from_o sin_n yet_o after_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n we_o be_v so_o degenerate_a and_o infect_v in_o our_o nature_n with_o the_o poison_n of_o their_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v as_o natural_a familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o sin_n and_o offend_v god_n as_o for_o a_o man_n to_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v for_o a_o fish_n to_o swim_v a_o bird_n to_o fly_v or_o for_o a_o stone_n to_o descend_v downward_o it_o be_v call_v the_o old_a adam_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v that_o be_v not_o god_n who_o make_v all_o thing_n good_a but_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o as_o they_o lose_v the_o image_n of_o god_n by_o their_o fall_n and_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n so_o they_o derive_v their_o corruption_n unto_o all_o their_o posterity_n and_o have_v first_o defile_v themselves_o with_o this_o spiritual_a leprosy_n do_v also_o infect_v therewith_o all_o that_o numerous_a offspring_n which_o descend_v of_o they_o it_o be_v call_v the_o 10._o the_o 2._o cor._n 9_o 17._o rom._n 8._o 10._o body_n because_o this_o corruption_n dwell_v in_o the_o body_n and_o exercise_v itself_o in_o it_o by_o it_o as_o by_o it_o instrument_n in_o the_o commit_n and_o perpetrate_v of_o all_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o clear_o discern_v what_o body_n the_o apostle_n mean_v he_o call_v it_o the_o 6._o the_o rom._n 6._o 6._o body_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o 11._o the_o col._n 2._o 11._o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o body_n commit_v all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n it_o be_v call_v the_o body_n of_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n and_o 24._o and_o rom._n 7._o 24._o condemnation_n in_o which_o sense_v elizaus_fw-la his_o disciple_n say_v that_o death_n be_v in_o the_o pot_n that_o be_v deadly_a poisonous_a herb_n which_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o die_v who_o have_v taste_v of_o they_o it_o be_v call_v also_o 11_o also_o rom._n 7._o 8._o 11_o sin_n not_o only_o because_o itself_o be_v sin_n but_o also_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o wickedness_n and_o the_o 17._o the_o rom._n 7._o 17._o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o because_o like_o the_o strong_a man_n it_o keep_v sure_a possession_n till_o a_o strong_a come_v and_o dispossess_v it_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n it_o be_v call_v 14._o call_v jam._n 1._o 13._o 14._o evil_n concupiscence_n because_o it_o fill_v we_o with_o sinful_a lust_n and_o make_v we_o to_o to_o stand_v in_o opposition_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n desire_v and_o will_v that_o which_o he_o nill_v and_o condemn_v it_o be_v call_v 1._o call_v heb._n 12._o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sin_n which_o enclose_v or_o beset_v we_o about_o because_o this_o hellish_a captain_n with_o a_o whole_a army_n of_o sinful_a lust_n environ_v we_o on_o every_o side_n so_o as_o we_o can_v possible_o of_o ourselves_o escape_v out_o of_o their_o ambushment_n final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o 23._o the_o rom._n 7._o 23._o law_n of_o the_o member_n and_o the_o 2._o the_o rom_n 8._o 2._o law_n of_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o all_o the_o natural_a man_n action_n guide_v he_o into_o all_o wickedness_n the_o commander_n of_o all_o his_o part_n and_o member_n unto_o who_o injunction_n they_o do_v like_o subject_n yield_v free_a and_o willing_a obedience_n the_o which_o their_o service_n and_o subjection_n be_v in_o the_o end_n reward_v with_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n 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 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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
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by_o day_n again_o where_o the_o apostle_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v renew_v he_o plain_o intimate_v that_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n corrupt_a and_o sinful_a and_o thus_o he_o pray_v that_o the_o faithful_a thessalonian_o may_v be_v sanctify_v 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o whole_o and_o that_o their_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o the_o ephesian_n may_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n be_v in_o lighten_v they_o may_v know_v what_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o their_o call_v etc._n etc._n of_o which_o prayer_n they_o have_v great_a need_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v of_o they_o they_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o gentile_n have_v their_o understanding_n 18._o eph._n 4._o 18._o darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n which_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n ephes_n 4._o 18._o final_o the_o apostle_n plain_o determine_v this_o question_n whereas_o he_o say_v that_o the_o enemy_n with_o who_o we_o wrestle_v in_o this_o christian_a warfare_n be_v not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o spiritual_a wickedness_n even_o the_o wicked_a spirit_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n it_o §._o sect._n 3._o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o name_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o unto_o these_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n we_o may_v add_v many_o reason_n to_o prove_v that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a faculty_n or_o the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o the_o sin_n and_o pollution_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n soul_n and_o body_n first_o because_o 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the_o which_o danger_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o profess_v his_o enmity_n but_o be_v in_o outward_a show_v a_o familiar_a friend_n who_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o it_o make_v show_v of_o love_n but_o indeed_o mortal_o hate_v we_o it_o be_v like_o a_o helper_n but_o be_v in_o truth_n our_o great_a adversary_n and_o like_o sanballat_n and_o tobiah_n it_o offer_v his_o pain_n in_o build_v the_o wall_n of_o our_o city_n which_o may_v repulse_v foreign_a force_n when_o as_o it_o intend_v nothing_o but_o our_o ruin_n and_o to_o betray_v we_o into_o the_o power_n of_o outward_a enemy_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v satan_n and_o the_o world_n besiege_v and_o assault_v we_o with_o their_o tentation_n but_o present_o it_o join_v with_o they_o and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o our_o counsel_n it_o reveal_v unto_o they_o our_o secret_n even_o our_o hide_a thought_n and_o unknown_a desire_n and_o like_o a_o wicked_a dalilah_n have_v by_o treacherous_a flattery_n undermine_v we_o it_o discover_v to_o these_o curse_a philistines_n where_o our_o chief_a strength_n lie_v yea_o it_o secret_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o only_o let_v in_o all_o their_o force_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v enter_v join_v with_o they_o and_o lay_v violent_a hand_n on_o the_o spiritual_a man_n it_o labour_v all_o it_o may_v to_o captivate_v and_o destroy_v he_o and_o therefore_o the_o wilye_o red_a dragon_n never_o make_v war_n against_o we_o until_o he_o be_v assure_v first_o of_o these_o inbred_a traitor_n and_o carnal_a ibid._n hic_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la manus_fw-la nostras_fw-la proprio_fw-la cuigulo_fw-la alligat_fw-la et_fw-la baculo_fw-la nostro_fw-la nos_fw-la caedit_fw-la bernard_n ibid._n aid_n and_o as_o one_o say_v it_o be_v his_o policy_n to_o bind_v we_o always_o with_o our_o own_o girdle_n and_o to_o overcome_v and_o beat_v we_o with_o our_o own_o staff_n yea_o not_o only_o do_v the_o flesh_n dwell_v and_o coinhabite_a 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of_o devil_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o better_a part_n have_v few_o friend_n and_o many_o enemy_n great_a sure_o say_v one_o be_v the_o danger_n and_o the_o conflict_n sore_o and_o grievous_a against_o a_o enemy_n so_o domestic_a especial_o see_v we_o be_v stranger_n and_o he_o a_o citizen_n he_o inhabit_v his_o own_o country_n and_o we_o here_o be_v exile_n and_o stranger_n yea_o in_o truth_n this_o war_n be_v more_o intestive_a than_o that_o which_o be_v between_o rebecca_n her_o twin_n for_o not_o only_o do_v here_o one_o person_n fight_v against_o another_o nor_o as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o the_o body_n against_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o same_o man_n nor_o yet_o one_o faculty_n alone_o against_o another_o of_o a_o different_a nature_n the_o sensitive_a against_o the_o reasonable_a and_o the_o will_n &_o affection_n against_o the_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n but_o also_o the_o selfsame_o faculty_n against_o themselves_o reason_n against_o reason_n will_v against_o will_n the_o same_o affection_n against_o the_o same_o love_n against_o love_n fear_v against_o fear_n and_o hope_v against_o hope_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o fight_n with_o our_o flesh_n be_v much_o more_o dangerous_a than_o our_o fight_n with_o satan_n himself_o for_o though_o he_o be_v sometime_o yea_o often_o near_o we_o yet_o not_o always_o and_o when_o he_o be_v near_o he_o be_v not_o alike_o near_o as_o our_o own_o flesh_n which_o adher_v to_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o he_o cast_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o his_o tentation_n yet_o if_o we_o catch_v they_o upon_o and_o quench_v they_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n they_o will_v not_o hurt_v us._n yea_o though_o he_o buckle_v and_o close_v with_o we_o yet_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o resist_v this_o foul_a spirit_n he_o will_v fly_v away_o at_o least_o for_o a_o season_n and_o we_o 13._o luk._n 4._o 13._o shall_v be_v rid_v of_o his_o noisome_a company_n but_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n inseparable_o cleave_v unto_o we_o and_o though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o often_o overcome_v by_o fast_v prayer_n watch_n and_o such_o like_a spiritual_a exercise_n yet_o as_o long_o as_o we_o live_v we_o can_v be_v quite_o rid_v of_o they_o nor_o whole_o subdue_v they_o and_o a_o hilate_v their_o strength_n but_o after_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v wither_v they_o will_v again_o flourish_v after_o they_o be_v weaken_v they_o will_v recover_v strength_n after_o they_o seem_v to_o languish_v with_o age_n they_o will_v regain_v their_o youthful_a vigour_n yea_o when_o in_o outward_a show_n they_o appear_v mortify_v and_o quite_o dead_a they_o will_v again_o revive_v and_o stand_v stout_o in_o their_o strength_n they_o will_v re_z enforce_v the_o fight_n against_o us._n cohabitation_n §_o sect_n 2._o that_o the_o daungerousnes_n of_o this_o enemy_n be_v much_o increase_v by_o reason_n of_o this_o cohabitation_n from_o whence_o it_o may_v plain_o appear_v how_o exceed_v dangerous_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o be_v unto_o we_o see_v they_o be_v enemy_n not_o only_o strong_a and_o subtle_a but_o always_o hard_a at_o hand_n not_o only_o besiege_v and_o beset_a we_o but_o even_o dwell_v with_o and_o in_o us._n whereby_o they_o have_v no_o small_a advantage_n against_o we_o for_o never_o leave_v but_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o in_o all_o place_n and_o at_o all_o time_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o watch_n all_o occasion_n and_o to_o take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o do_v we_o mischief_n lay_v trap_n and_o snare_n for_o we_o in_o all_o our_o enterprise_n for_o do_v we_o undertake_v the_o performance_n of_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n why_o then_o they_o dog_n and_o follow_v we_o to_o the_o exercise_n and_o distract_v we_o with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o wander_a thought_n and_o oppress_v our_o mind_n with_o dulness_n drowsiness_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n be_v we_o employ_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n they_o will_v make_v we_o negligent_a and_o lazy_a and_o carry_v we_o away_o with_o carnal_a pleasure_n or_o so_o whole_o and_o earnest_o intent_n on_o they_o that_o we_o shall_v spare_v no_o time_n for_o god_n service_n nor_o for_o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o spiritual_a treasure_n do_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v to_o relieve_v and_o sustain_v our_o body_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v our_o table_n snare_n turn_v sufficiency_n into_o superfluity_n and_o necessary_a food_n into_o excess_n and_o belly-cheer_n surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n where_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v so_o oppress_v that_o they_o be_v utter_o unfit_a for_o any_o christian_a duty_n do_v we_o intend_v to_o refresh_v ourselves_o with_o honest_a recreation_n they_o do_v attend_v and_o wait_v on_o we_o move_v we_o to_o consume_v a_o great_a part_n of_o our_o time_n in_o they_o which_o shall_v be_v allot_v to_o better_a exercise_n and_o even_o to_o spend_v our_o 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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 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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 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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
against_o the_o flesh_n and_o i_o sure_o be_v in_o both_o but_o yet_o more_o i_o in_o that_o which_o i_o approve_v in_o myself_o then_o in_o that_o which_o i_o disallow_v for_o in_o this_o rather_o i_o be_v not_o i_o because_o for_o the_o most_o part_n i_o do_v suffer_v that_o unwilling_o which_o i_o do_v 10._o confess_v lib._n 8._o cap._n 10._o willing_a and_o a_o little_a after_o do_v not_o diverse_a will_n distract_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n when_o he_o deliberate_v what_o to_o prefer_v in_o his_o choice_n and_o all_o appear_v good_a and_o strive_v with_o themselves_o till_o at_o length_n one_o thing_n be_v choosen_n unto_o which_o all_o the_o will_n be_v carry_v together_o which_o before_o be_v divide_v in_o sunder_o and_o so_o when_o eternity_n delight_v above_o and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o temporal_a good_a detain_v below_o the_o same_o soul_n do_v not_o with_o the_o whole_a will_n will_v this_o or_o that_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v distract_v with_o much_o grief_n while_o it_o prefer_v that_o in_o true_a judgement_n and_o yet_o can_v part_v with_o this_o through_o long_a acquaintance_n presumption_n §_o sect._n 2._o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o faith_n and_o infidelity_n &_o presumption_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_v several_o now_o let_v we_o come_v to_o that_o conflict_n which_o â—s_v in_o they_o be_v joint_o consider_v between_o faith_n and_o the_o contrary_a extreme_n infidelity_n and_o vain_a presumption_n the_o which_o i_o refer_v to_o both_o these_o faculty_n because_o as_o i_o take_v it_o the_o first_o beginning_n and_o least_o degree_n of_o faith_n be_v chief_o in_o the_o will_n and_o heart_n even_o as_o the_o perfection_n and_o high_a degree_n of_o it_o be_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n for_o after_o a_o man_n by_o humiliation_n and_o contrition_n be_v fit_v and_o prepare_v to_o receive_v faith_n and_o after_o that_o the_o law_n have_v bring_v he_o to_o a_o true_a sight_n &_o sense_n â—f_o his_o sin_n of_o the_o punishment_n which_o by_o they_o he_o have_v deserve_v and_o that_o by_o himself_o his_o estate_n be_v despeperate_a and_o remediless_a be_v utter_o unable_a to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o miserable_a and_o forlorn_a condition_n and_o that_o the_o gospel_n have_v general_o show_v that_o jesus_n christ_n send_v into_o the_o world_n by_o his_o father_n to_o this_o end_n be_v a_o al-sufficient_a saviour_n who_o by_o his_o blood_n purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o by_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n justifi_v sinner_n than_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n assist_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n work_v thereby_o in_o his_o heart_n some_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n &_o these_o benefit_n which_o we_o call_v hunger_a &_o thirst_v after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o this_o i_o affirm_v to_o be_v the_o first_o degree_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o not_o only_o a_o preparation_n unto_o it_o because_o they_o be_v pronounce_v bless_v who_o thus_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o there_o be_v no_o blessedness_n to_o those_o who_o live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n then_o there_o 6._o mat._n 5._o 6._o be_v wrought_v in_o his_o will_n a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o choose_v christ_n alone_o for_o his_o saviour_n and_o to_o rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o he_o only_o for_o his_o salvation_n which_o be_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o true_a faith_n unto_o which_o when_o the_o christian_a have_v attain_v by_o the_o lively_a sense_n &_o experimentiall_a feel_n of_o god_n love_n in_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o renew_n and_o quicken_n of_o he_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o final_o by_o his_o daily_a walk_n with_o god_n in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o sweet_a communion_n which_o he_o have_v with_o he_o in_o spiritual_a exercise_n he_o grow_v from_o one_o degree_n of_o faith_n to_o another_o till_o at_o last_o there_o be_v wrought_v in_o the_o mind_n not_o only_o a_o certain_a but_o also_o a_o full_a persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o his_o own_o salvation_n but_o yet_o the_o flesh_n and_o relic_n of_o corruption_n remain_v in_o we_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o great_a perfection_n which_o this_o life_n yield_v as_o in_o the_o part_n regenerate_v there_o be_v full_a and_o certain_a persuasion_n so_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n dwell_v doubt_v infidelity_n &_o vain_a presumption_n which_o continual_o assault_v one_o another_o and_o sometime_o the_o one_o sometime_o the_o other_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o better_a in_o the_o particular_a skirmish_n although_o in_o the_o conclusion_n &_o end_n of_o the_o fight_n faith_n always_o overcom_v and_o a_o obtain_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n even_o after_o that_o by_o faith_n we_o have_v lay_v hold_n on_o the_o promise_n and_o have_v grow_v to_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o strength_n and_o to_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o persuasion_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n take_v the_o opportunity_n of_o some_o grievous_a temptation_n do_v give_v unto_o our_o faith_n many_o wound_n and_o foil_n of_o which_o notwithstanding_o it_o recover_v upon_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o it_o the_o applying_z afresh_o of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o former_a mercy_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n especial_o for_o our_o latter_a slip_n and_o fall_n and_o this_o 19_o heb._n 11._o 11._o rom._n 4._o 19_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o sara_n and_o abraham_n who_o after_o that_o by_o faith_n they_o have_v receive_v god_n promise_n be_v so_o far_o foil_v with_o doubt_v that_o they_o can_v think_v of_o no_o mean_n of_o bring_v it_o to_o pass_v but_o by_o sustitute_v hagar_n in_o her_o place_n of_o peter_n who_o believe_v in_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n so_o rest_v upon_o his_o word_n and_o power_n that_o he_o walk_v towards_o he_o on_o the_o water_n but_o sink_v into_o the_o water_n after_o he_o have_v first_o sink_v through_o doubt_v and_o unbelife_n when_o he_o see_v 30._o mat._n 14_o 30._o a_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o wind_n threaten_v a_o storm_n and_o therefore_o be_v reprove_v for_o his_o doubt_n so_o the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n cry_v out_o i_o believe_v lord_n help_v thou_o my_o unbelief_n but_o most_o notable_o do_v this_o appear_v in_o the_o example_n 4._o job_n 3._o 1._o 3._o &_o 7_o 20._o &_o 6._o 4._o of_o those_o great_a worthy_n job_n and_o david_n for_o for_o the_o former_a we_o shall_v see_v he_o sometime_o complain_v as_o a_o man_n 25._o jod._n 13._o 15._o &_o 19_o 25._o utter_o desperate_a curse_v the_o day_n of_o his_o nativity_n and_o challenge_v god_n as_o his_o enemy_n and_o at_o another_o time_n profess_v 2._o psal_n 42._o 6._o &_o 73_o 13._o 77._o 10._o &_o 23_o 4._o 31._o 23._o 46._o 2._o his_o faith_n and_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n and_o resolve_v that_o though_o god_n shall_v kill_v he_o yet_o he_o will_v still_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o for_o the_o other_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n one_o while_n as_o it_o be_v a_o man_n utter_o reject_v of_o god_n and_o forsake_a and_o soon_o after_o as_o it_o be_v ride_v in_o triumph_n after_o victory_n and_o even_o glory_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v in_o every_o man_n regenerate_v a_o notable_a conflict_n between_o faith_n and_o unbelief_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o god_n dear_a child_n may_v oftentimes_o not_o only_o be_v foil_v with_o diffidence_n and_o doubt_v but_o also_o in_o some_o grievous_a temptation_n may_v fall_v into_o some_o despair_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n towards_o they_o the_o which_o notwithstanding_o differ_v from_o that_o despair_n which_o be_v in_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a in_o that_o they_o be_v total_a and_o final_a whereas_o the_o faithful_a lie_n in_o it_o only_o for_o a_o time_n while_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o temptation_n press_v upon_o they_o by_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n last_o and_o be_v not_o total_a see_v their_o faith_n even_o in_o the_o great_a brunt_n fight_v and_o strive_v against_o it_o and_o in_o the_o end_n get_v the_o upper_a hand_n contrariwise_o our_o faith_n be_v sometime_o assault_v with_o presumption_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n move_v we_o false_o to_o apply_v the_o promise_n and_o to_o presume_v of_o god_n
man_n regenerate_v with_o more_o care_n and_o diligence_n to_o observe_v his_o own_o heart_n and_o more_o conscionable_o to_o watch_v over_o all_o his_o way_n that_o he_o give_v no_o advantage_n to_o his_o sinful_a flesh_n it_o cause_v he_o studious_o to_o affect_v and_o earnest_o to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a part_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o the_o flesh_n with_o all_o carnal_a lust_n may_v be_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v that_o so_o it_o may_v not_o rebel_v and_o gather_v strength_n to_o prevail_v against_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n 27_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27_o be_v common_o join_v with_o secure_a retchlesnesse_n whereby_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n do_v car_n les_o neglct_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o bitter_a conflict_n until_o he_o be_v overtake_v with_o they_o and_o only_o avoid_v the_o punishment_n and_o not_o the_o sin_n which_o cause_v it_o oâ—_n the_o sin_n only_o when_o he_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o punishment_n it_o work_v in_o he_o no_o care_n to_o mortify_v his_o sin_n unless_o it_o be_v only_o in_o outward_a fact_n and_o that_o alone_a for_o servile_a fear_n of_o pain_n and_o smart_n and_o not_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n yea_o still_o he_o love_v they_o as_o his_o dear_a darling_n and_o when_o he_o dare_v not_o give_v they_o place_n and_o entertainment_n in_o his_o work_n and_o action_n as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o outward_a room_n he_o secret_o lodge_v they_o in_o his_o heart_n as_o in_o his_o secret_a closet_n or_o private_a chamber_n it_o do_v not_o make_v he_o use_v any_o mean_n to_o subdue_v his_o flesh_n and_o mortify_v his_o corruption_n yea_o rather_o it_o bring_v he_o into_o a_o sluggish_a despair_n which_o make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o that_o there_o be_v a_o lion_n in_o the_o street_n to_o starve_v his_o soul_n because_o he_o will_v not_o take_v pain_n to_o pluck_v his_o hand_n out_o of_o his_o bosom_n and_o put_v it_o to_o his_o mouth_n to_o stop_v his_o ear_n against_o all_o good_a counsel_n and_o to_o harden_v his_o heart_n against_o all_o instruction_n 〈…〉_o exhortation_n whereby_o he_o be_v teach_v the_o way_n wh_o 〈…〉_o may_v come_v out_o of_o his_o misery_n or_o be_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o complain_v that_o all_o these_o mean_n be_v unto_o he_o useless_a and_o bootless_a see_v he_o be_v already_o irrecoverable_o plunge_v into_o a_o desperate_a condition_n or_o else_o if_o he_o use_v at_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o his_o recovery_n it_o be_v only_a inhypocrisie_n not_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o but_o only_o to_o stop_v the_o cry_n of_o conscience_n upon_o this_o persuasion_n that_o god_n will_v be_v content_v with_o this_o formal_a service_n notwithstanding_o that_o he_o still_o go_v on_o in_o his_o wicked_a course_n occasion_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o first_o difference_n be_v in_o the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n the_o five_o difference_n be_v the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n about_o which_o these_o conflict_n be_v make_v by_o these_o diverse_a enemy_n for_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n do_v in_o all_o thing_n oppose_v against_o one_o another_o the_o spirit_n the_o flesh_n in_o all_o that_o be_v evil_a the_o flesh_n the_o spirit_n in_o all_o that_o be_v good_a for_o there_o be_v no_o good_a action_n which_o the_o spiritual_a man_n perform_v but_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v hinder_v and_o interrupt_v he_o as_o in_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n sometime_o whole_o withdraw_v he_o from_o they_o and_o sometime_o distract_n and_o disable_n he_o in_o they_o which_o make_v he_o to_o complain_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o i_o find_v not_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o i_o find_v a_o law_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a 21._o rom._n 7._o 18_o 21._o with_o i_o the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v not_o only_o of_o particular_a action_n but_o also_o of_o our_o whole_a life_n and_o conversatition_n and_o contrariwise_o there_o be_v no_o evil_n know_v to_o the_o spirit_n and_o do_v by_o the_o flesh_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o cross_a and_o oppose_v it_o no_o not_o those_o sin_n which_o by_o carnal_a man_n be_v think_v sleight_n and_o venial_a either_o hinder_v and_o restrain_v the_o regenerate_a man_n that_o he_o may_v not_o fall_v into_o it_o or_o move_v he_o be_v fall_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n extend_v not_o to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n but_o only_o to_o some_o particular_a action_n and_o yield_v unto_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n in_o lesser_a common_a and_o ordinary_a sin_n it_o only_o con_fw-mi 〈…〉_o h_o with_o they_o about_o the_o commit_n of_o such_o sin_n as_o 〈…〉_o â—nd_v outrageous_a and_o especial_o those_o which_o be_v against_o the_o second_o table_n not_o so_o much_o regard_v or_o restrain_v they_o in_o those_o which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o first_o time_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o last_o difference_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n the_o last_o difference_n between_o these_o diverse_a conflict_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n for_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n begin_v at_o the_o time_n of_o our_o regeneration_n &_o conversion_n and_o not_o before_o and_o be_v begin_v it_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n though_o it_o may_v have_v some_o intermission_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n as_o when_o the_o spirit_n through_o the_o thick_a vapour_n of_o corruption_n raise_v by_o the_o flesh_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o slumber_n or_o by_o some_o mighty_a blow_n wound_v the_o conscience_n astonish_v the_o sense_n and_o harden_v the_o heart_n be_v as_o it_o be_v cast_v into_o a_o swoon_n and_o have_v no_o sign_n of_o spiritual_a life_n remain_v in_o it_o out_o of_o which_o it_o always_o recover_v be_v excite_a and_o reenlyve_v by_o god_n quicken_a spirit_n but_o the_o combat_n of_o conscience_n do_v begin_v oftentimes_o long_o before_o conversion_n even_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o understanding_n receive_v common_a notion_n from_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o it_o be_v neither_o constant_a and_o continual_a but_o only_o by_o pang_n and_o fit_n upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o some_o grievous_a sin_n already_o act_v or_o about_o to_o be_v commit_v nor_o yet_o always_o permanent_a and_o last_a to_o the_o end_n of_o life_n see_v oftentimes_o by_o customable_a sin_v the_o conscience_n become_v so_o deadded_a and_o sear_v that_o it_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o sin_n nor_o oppose_v against_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n but_o as_o it_o be_v cast_v the_o reins_n in_o their_o neck_n never_o at_o all_o check_v or_o curb_v they_o in_o but_o suffer_v they_o to_o run_v on_o in_o a_o headlong_a course_n unto_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n chap._n ix_o that_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o in_o all_o that_o be_v unregenerate_a nor_o in_o they_o only_o conscience_n §_o sect._n 1_o that_o no_o comfort_n arisetth_v out_o of_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n and_o thus_o we_o have_v show_v the_o many_o difference_n between_o the_o combat_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o conscience_n and_o affection_n whereby_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o as_o the_o former_a give_v unto_o we_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o our_o regeneration_n adoption_n and_o salvation_n so_o there_o can_v no_o such_o hope_n arise_v from_o the_o other_o for_o as_o we_o see_v it_o may_v be_v and_o most_o common_o be_v in_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a it_o have_v no_o reference_n to_o god_n nor_o spring_v from_o faith_n love_n filial_a fear_n and_o obedience_n but_o from_o carnal_a self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n of_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n not_o from_o any_o dislike_n of_o sin_n the_o which_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o hot_a of_o this_o conflict_n do_v love_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n but_o only_o because_o they_o desire_v to_o avoid_v the_o punishment_n like_v unto_o child_n who_o tooth_n water_n when_o they_o seâ—_n lâ—â—â—rous_a meat_n but_o yet_o dare_v not_o touch_v they_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o rod._n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o balaam_n who_o with_o all_o be_v heart_n will_v have_v sin_v in_o curse_v god_n people_n that_o he_o may_v have_v gain_v the_o reward_n of_o unrighteousness_n but_o yet_o dare_v not_o do_v it_o for_o balaacs_n kingdom_n because_o he_o be_v afraid_a to_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 a_o happy_a and_o bless_a change_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n corruption_n go_v before_o generation_n the_o abolish_n of_o the_o old_a form_n before_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o the_o new_a so_o before_o we_o can_v be_v spiritual_o renew_v the_o old_a man_n must_v be_v kill_v and_o crucify_v and_o then_o the_o new_a man_n will_v be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v purge_v away_o and_o then_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n first_o then_o in_o effect_v this_o work_n of_o repentance_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o purge_v and_o purifi_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n which_o mortifith_n and_o crucifi_v they_o in_o we_o so_o as_o they_o do_v no_o long_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o in_o time_n past_a as_o for_o example_n it_o cause_v the_o scale_n of_o ignorance_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n it_o free_v in_o some_o measure_n our_o judgement_n from_o error_n our_o imagination_n from_o vanity_n our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n our_o heart_n from_o hardness_n our_o will_n from_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n our_o affection_n from_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n from_o the_o servitude_n of_o sin_n all_o which_o be_v the_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o nâ—w_o birth_n 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 seed_n remain_v in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v 9_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 9_o bear_v of_o god_n man_n §_o sect_n 6._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o we_o by_o his_o quicken_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n yea_o but_o in_o the_o regenerate_a also_o there_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v some_o mortification_n some_o mourning_n for_o sin_n some_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o herod_n who_o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n glad_o and_o do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o instruction_n in_o simon_n magus_n who_o for_o a_o time_n leave_v his_o forcerie_n believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v in_o ahab_n who_o humble_v himself_o before_o god_n wear_v sackcloth_n and_o go_v mournful_o in_o judas_n demas_n ananias_n and_o sapphira_n with_o many_o such_o like_a and_o how_o then_o may_v we_o discern_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o there_o be_v some_o seem_a
as_o we_o say_v the_o burn_a child_n will_v ever_o after_o dread_a the_o fire_n he_o that_o have_v be_v bite_v with_o suert_a ship_n and_o have_v have_v his_o good_n attach_v and_o his_o person_n arrest_v and_o lay_v up_o in_o prison_n will_v if_o he_o have_v any_o wit_n afterward_o take_v heed_n how_o he_o strike_v the_o hand_n and_o become_v surety_n for_o a_o stranger_n he_o that_o have_v be_v notable_o cozen_v to_o his_o great_a loss_n and_o hindrance_n will_v keep_v a_o vigilant_a eye_n upon_o the_o cozener_n from_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o he_o be_v not_o again_o deceive_v especial_o by_o the_o same_o wile_n and_o he_o that_o have_v get_v before_o fall_n by_o go_v in_o slippery_a place_n will_v afterward_o look_v better_o to_o his_o foot_n when_o he_o be_v to_o come_v back_o in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o therefore_o let_v grace_n teach_v we_o the_o same_o vigilancy_n and_o wise_a providence_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o double_v our_o care_n in_o withstand_v those_o sin_n wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v most_o often_o surprise_v and_o bend_v our_o whole_a strength_n and_o endeavour_n for_o the_o subdue_a and_o mortify_v those_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o be_v most_o strong_a and_o rage_a in_o us._n mortification_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o 7_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v unto_o ourselves_o no_o stint_n in_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a our_o fleshly_a lust_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o attain_v unto_o another_o until_o we_o attain_v unto_o perfection_n we_o must_v not_o deal_v with_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o joash_n with_o the_o aramite_n content_v ourselves_o with_o two_o or_o three_o victory_n over_o they_o for_o than_o they_o will_v again_o gather_v head_n and_o renew_v their_o force_n afresh_o assault_v we_o but_o we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o until_o we_o have_v give_v they_o a_o final_a overthrow_n we_o must_v not_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o the_o israelite_n with_o the_o curse_a nation_n suffer_v they_o quiet_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o on_o condition_n that_o they_o will_v contribute_v something_o to_o our_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o we_o must_v make_v war_n against_o they_o according_a to_o god_n commandment_n and_o never_o make_v any_o peace_n or_o truce_n until_o we_o have_v utter_o root_v they_o out_o or_o at_o the_o best_a let_v we_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o joshuah_n with_o the_o gibeonits_n if_o they_o must_v needs_o dwell_v with_o we_o let_v we_o hold_v they_o under_o as_o our_o slave_n and_o make_v they_o to_o become_v droil_n and_o drudge_n ready_a to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o every_o spiritual_a motion_n let_v we_o not_o deal_v with_o our_o carnal_a lust_n as_o ahab_n and_o saul_n with_o benhadad_n and_o agag_n get_v the_o victory_n over_o they_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v least_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n our_o life_n be_v exchange_v for_o they_o and_o they_o kill_v we_o because_o we_o kill_v not_o they_o neither_o let_v we_o with_o saul_n destroy_v the_o low_a of_o the_o people_n and_o the_o vile_a of_o these_o carnal_a cattle_n reserve_v alive_a the_o chief_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o fat_a of_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n whereby_o we_o have_v most_o gain_v and_o advantage_n most_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o herod_n who_o refrain_v from_o many_o sin_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incestuous_a darling_n or_o like_v unto_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o have_v outward_o reform_v themselves_o of_o many_o sin_n do_v still_o nourish_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n for_o if_o when_o we_o cast_v out_o satan_n and_o the_o flesh_n we_o suffer_v any_o of_o their_o spawn_n or_o sinful_a corruption_n to_o remain_v in_o we_o they_o will_v be_v pledge_n and_o pawn_n unto_o we_o of_o their_o return_v and_o when_o they_o come_v back_o 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 have_v do_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n yea_o in_o truth_n then_o and_o not_o before_o we_o shall_v destroy_v they_o all_o so_o as_o for_o ever_o after_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o assault_v we_o or_o disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v never_o think_v that_o we_o have_v long_o enough_o fight_v against_o our_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o that_o now_o we_o may_v make_v a_o truce_n and_o take_v our_o ease_n but_o we_o must_v continue_v fight_v till_o we_o have_v by_o death_n get_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n and_o then_o overcome_v and_o continue_v faithful_a unto_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n final_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o have_v overcome_v and_o 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o mortify_v all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n in_o some_o small_a measure_n but_o we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v after_o perfection_n drive_v our_o enemy_n not_o only_o out_o of_o the_o hart_n of_o our_o city_n but_o out_o of_o our_o suburb_n also_o and_o the_o utmost_a border_n and_o confine_n of_o our_o country_n we_o must_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o have_v any_o footing_n either_o in_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o entertain_v fleshly_a lust_n or_o in_o our_o tongue_n by_o utter_v vain_a profane_a and_o filthy_a speech_n or_o in_o our_o hand_n by_o act_v wicked_a unjust_a and_o dishonest_a work_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o we_o must_v cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o 1_o 2_o cor._n 7._o 1_o flesh_n &_o spirit_n and_o perfectour_n holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n &_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v god_n child_n we_o must_v 48._o mat._n 5._o 48._o strive_v after_o perfection_n as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v perfect_a &_o because_o we_o can_v effect_v this_o great_a work_n of_o ourselves_o we_o must_v desire_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v sanctify_v we_o throughout_o and_o that_o our_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n 23._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 23._o may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n yea_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o saviour_n himself_o who_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v we_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n by_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v present_v we_o unto_o himself_o a_o glorious_a people_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o 25._o eph._n 5._o 25._o such_o thing_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v with_o god_n work_n join_v our_o own_o earnest_a desire_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n to_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o and_o to_o increase_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o mortification_n get_v daily_o new_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n for_o he_o that_o think_v in_o this_o kind_n that_o he_o have_v do_v enough_o have_v as_o yet_o one_o nothing_o at_o all_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o do_v he_o that_o be_v come_v to_o his_o stint_n and_o mean_v there_o to_o take_v up_o his_o stand_n be_v ready_a to_o turn_v back_o and_o to_o relapse_n into_o all_o his_o former_a wickedness_n and_o he_o that_o continue_v not_o still_o fight_v be_v near_o unto_o foyl_v and_o be_v overcome_v to_o be_v make_v a_o slave_n to_o his_o sinful_a lust_n true_a grace_n be_v grow_a grace_n and_o that_o which_o grow_v not_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a and_o they_o who_o ever_o make_v any_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n with_o upright_a heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n they_o will_v never_o cease_v travel_v till_o they_o come_v to_o their_o journey_n end_n neither_o be_v it_o
judas_n who_o be_v still_o plot_v the_o fit_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v betray_v we_o into_o the_o power_n of_o our_o enemy_n to_o have_v always_o with_o we_o such_o a_o flatter_a false_a joab_n who_o when_o he_o perform_v all_o compliment_n of_o kindness_n do_v but_o watch_v his_o opportunity_n to_o stab_v and_o kill_v we_o to_o be_v besiege_v with_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o to_o have_v within_o the_o wall_n of_o our_o city_n secret_a traitor_n who_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o open_v the_o gate_n to_o let_v they_o in_o and_o be_v enter_v to_o join_v with_o they_o that_o so_o together_o they_o may_v work_v our_o overthrow_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 13._o how_o we_o may_v dâ—eaet_fw-la the_o maltiâ—â—s_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o know_v our_o danger_n unless_o we_o also_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o mean_n how_o we_o may_v prevent_v it_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o inquire_v how_o we_o may_v avoid_v these_o pernicious_a treason_n and_o escape_v the_o peril_n of_o these_o secret_a ambushment_n and_o first_o take_v notice_n that_o the_o flesh_n while_o it_o profess_v friendship_n and_o offer_v unto_o we_o much_o profit_n and_o many_o delight_n be_v our_o mortal_a enemy_n and_o a_o sly_a traitor_n which_o take_v part_n with_o the_o chief_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o must_v hearken_v to_o the_o prophet_n counsel_n in_o another_o case_n trust_v you_o not_o in_o a_o friend_n put_v you_o not_o confidence_n in_o a_o guide_n keep_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o mouth_n from_o she_o that_o lie_v in_o thy_o bosom_n and_o always_o â—_o mica_n 7._o â—_o have_v it_o in_o jealousy_n then_o most_o suspect_v it_o when_o as_o it_o offer_v to_o satisfy_v our_o desire_n and_o when_o it_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n promise_v that_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o they_o we_o shall_v have_v great_a contentment_n let_v we_o beware_v of_o secret_a treachery_n and_o again_o and_o again_o look_v under_o these_o bait_n to_o see_v if_o there_o be_v not_o hide_v under_o they_o the_o hook_n of_o sin_n and_o curious_o search_v if_o these_o booty_n be_v not_o purposely_o set_v out_o to_o make_v we_o fall_v into_o satan_n ambushment_n that_o so_o he_o may_v overcome_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n for_o who_o will_v give_v any_o credit_n to_o such_o a_o false_a traitor_n as_o have_v before_o his_o eye_n bring_v so_o many_o to_o utter_v ruin_n yea_o which_o we_o know_v by_o manifold_a experience_n have_v many_o hundred_o time_n betray_v we_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n when_o as_o it_o have_v tender_v unto_o we_o the_o fair_a promise_n &_o pretence_n second_o see_v we_o know_v it_o to_o be_v a_o traitorous_a enemy_n we_o must_v disarm_v &_o weaken_v captive_a &_o hold_v it_o in_o subjection_n that_o so_o though_o it_o have_v ever_o a_o malicious_a will_n to_o hurt_v we_o yet_o be_v disable_v it_o may_v not_o have_v any_o power_n to_o rebel_v against_o us._n three_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o it_o and_o over_o ourselves_o that_o it_o do_v not_o take_v we_o at_o any_o advantage_n and_o often_o look_v to_o our_o sense_n as_o it_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o they_o be_v not_o by_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n unbar_v and_o leave_v open_a to_o entertain_v the_o force_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o because_o our_o vigilance_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o prevent_v the_o plot_n and_o practice_n of_o this_o subtle_a traitor_n let_v we_o often_o entreat_v by_o our_o most_o fervent_a prayer_n the_o keeper_n of_o israel_n who_o never_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v that_o he_o will_v watch_v over_o we_o and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n discover_v and_o deface_v these_o treacherous_a enemy_n chap._n ix_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o enemy_n exceed_v powerful_a and_o mighty_a tyrant_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o the_o unregenerate_a a_o mighny_n king_n and_o to_o the_o regenerate_a a_o powerful_a tyrant_n we_o have_v show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o most_o malicious_a enemy_n so_o that_o it_o want_v no_o will_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o show_v how_o mighty_a and_o powerful_a it_o be_v in_o effect_v that_o which_o it_o desire_v and_o lu_v the_o which_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o mighty_a power_n and_o subtle_a policy_n of_o these_o malicious_a enemy_n their_o power_n appear_v both_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o strength_n and_o number_n for_o the_o first_o if_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o flesh_n in_o it_o full_a strength_n as_o it_o be_v 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o in_o a_o man_n unregenerate_a and_o be_v not_o subdue_v nor_o have_v the_o vigour_n thereof_o abate_v by_o god_n spirit_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o reign_v as_o a_o mighty_a monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n hold_v every_o faculty_n power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o subjection_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n plain_o intimate_v where_o he_o exhort_v those_o who_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n have_v regenerate_v and_o free_v from_o this_o regiment_n not_o to_o let_v sin_n reign_v in_o their_o mortal_a body_n that_o they_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o yea_o it_o reign_v not_o only_o as_o a_o king_n and_o absolute_a sovereign_n but_o as_o a_o lord_n or_o tyrant_n who_o have_v conquer_v mankind_n do_v hold_v they_o in_o subjection_n as_o miserable_a captive_n and_o bondslave_n sell_v they_o over_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o actual_a transgression_n for_o the_o base_a price_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n intimate_v in_o these_o word_n but_o i_o be_o carnal_a sell_v under_o sin_n whereby_o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o he_o signify_v that_o the_o flesh_n deal_v with_o he_o like_o a_o proud_a and_o cruel_a tyrant_n seize_v upon_o he_o like_o one_o who_o have_v buy_v a_o slave_n in_o the_o market_n and_o forcible_o compel_v he_o to_o do_v his_o will_n the_o which_o if_o the_o apostle_n may_v true_o speak_v of_o himself_o though_o he_o be_v regenerate_v in_o respect_n of_o that_o part_n which_o remain_v unsanctified_a then_o how_o much_o more_o may_v it_o be_v verify_v of_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o unregenerate_a who_o be_v whole_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n now_o if_o we_o will_v see_v with_o what_o power_n and_o unresistable_a force_n this_o cruel_a tyrant_n do_v rule_v in_o all_o the_o son_n of_o man_n while_o they_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n hereby_o it_o will_v appear_v in_o that_o they_o be_v so_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v themselves_o out_o of_o this_o thraldom_n that_o they_o never_o dare_v nor_o can_v attempt_v their_o liberty_n because_o their_o will_n be_v no_o less_o captivate_v than_o their_o other_o part_n and_o faculty_n and_o it_o be_v their_o chief_a delight_n to_o live_v in_o this_o slavery_n neither_o be_v any_o outward_a help_n available_a because_o be_v possess_v and_o rule_v by_o this_o legion_n of_o wicked_a lust_n like_o the_o doemoniake_n in_o the_o gospel_n nothing_o will_v contain_v they_o nor_o restrain_v their_o fury_n but_o they_o break_v easy_o all_o those_o chain_n give_v and_o 2._o mar._n 5._o 2._o fetter_n wherewith_o they_o be_v bind_v be_v like_o mad_a man_n a_o like_a harmful_a both_o to_o themselves_o and_o other_o for_o neither_o will_v god_n love_n and_o many_o benefit_n allure_v they_o and_o contain_v they_o in_o obedience_n nor_o his_o wrath_n and_o fearful_a judgement_n terrifiee_n and_o restrain_v they_o from_o sin_n neither_o the_o law_n of_o god_n contain_v so_o many_o gracious_a promise_n to_o they_o who_o obey_v it_o and_o so_o many_o terrible_a threaten_n against_o they_o that_o transgress_v it_o both_o of_o temporary_a plague_n and_o everlasting_a punishment_n nor_o the_o execution_n of_o these_o dreadful_a judgement_n in_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o a_o universal_a deluge_n of_o sodom_n &_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n with_o many_o other_o city_n &_o country_n which_o have_v be_v make_v example_n of_o god_n wrath_n against_o sin_n beside_o the_o experience_n of_o innumerable_a particular_a person_n and_o even_o of_o themselves_o visit_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o a_o fearful_a manner_n be_v all_o sufficient_a and_o strong_a enough_o to_o curb_v and_o keep_v under_o these_o sinful_a passion_n and_o corrupt_a lust_n nor_o to_o subdue_v and_o thrust_v out_o of_o his_o regency_n this_o powerful_a tyrant_n the_o flesh_n till_o christ_n jesus_n himself_o come_v who_o be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o his_o father_n &_o conquer_v he_o on_o his_o cross_n triumph_v glorious_o over_o he_o together_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n
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