Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	flesh_n	law_n	life_n	8,185	5	5.2684	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A33338	Medulla theologiæ, or, The marrow of divinity contained in sundry questions and cases of conscience, both speculative and practical : the greatest part of them collected out of the works of our most judicious, experienced and orthodox English divines, the rest are supplied by the authour / by Sa. Clarke ...	Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1682.	1659 (1659)	Wing C4547; ESTC R1963	530,206	506

shall_v make_v we_o watch_v over_o it_o the_o more_o heedful_o for_o psal._n 52.4_o it_o be_v a_o sharp_a razor_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 3.13_o jam._n 3.5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o it_o a_o unruly_a evil_n jam._n 3.2_o and_o christian_a perfection_n consist_v in_o well_o order_v of_o the_o tongue_n jam._n 1.26_o now_o in_o this_o our_o watch_n we_o be_v to_o keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o impious_a word_n against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n as_o blaspheme_v his_o name_n profane_v his_o word_n and_o ordinance_n scorn_v his_o work_n as_o also_o from_o dishonest_a and_o unjust_a speech_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o our_o neighbour_n ephes._n 4.25_o levit._fw-la 19.16_o and_o saint_n james_n give_v a_o reason_n for_o it_o jam._n 4.11_o such_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o judge_v the_o law_n viz_o by_o do_v that_o which_o the_o law_n condemn_v 2._o we_o must_v refrain_v from_o idle_a speech_n and_o consequent_o from_o much_o speak_n wherein_o there_o be_v much_o vanity_n prov._n 10.19_o consider_v that_o we_o must_v be_v accountable_a for_o every_o idle_a word_n matth._n 12.36_o five_o but_o above_o all_o other_o part_n we_o must_v guard_v our_o heart_n as_o solomon_n advise_v prov._n 4.23_o and_o that_o 1._o because_o of_o all_o other_o part_v its_o most_o crafty_a and_o deceitful_a jer._n 17.9_o 2._o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a commander_n in_o this_o little_a world_n of_o man_n rule_v all_o other_o part_n it_o be_v their_o guide_n and_o captain_n that_o direct_v all_o their_o course_n it_o be_v the_o spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n luke_n 8.45_o mat._n 15.18_o 19_o and_o 19.18_o therefore_o it_o much_o concern_v we_o at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o place_n and_o company_n &_o employment_n whether_o about_o the_o service_n of_o god_n or_o converse_v with_o man_n or_o alone_o to_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a holy_a sober_a and_o righteous_a lest_o they_o be_v corrupt_v mislead_v all_o our_o other_o power_n and_o part_n and_o see_v we_o can_v do_v this_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o will_v rule_v and_o guide_v they_o that_o so_o with_o themselves_o all_o our_o other_o faculty_n may_v be_v bring_v into_o subjection_n to_o he_o that_o he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o love_v what_o he_o love_v and_o to_o hate_v what_o he_o hate_v as_o psal._n 119.36_o and_o 141.3_o and_o 51.10_o and_o 86.11_o six_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n especial_o we_o must_v use_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o approach_v towards_o we_o sometime_o repel_v and_o wound_v they_o with_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o sometime_o thrust_v they_o through_o with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o encourage_v we_o to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o what_o our_o dear_a saviour_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v to_o free_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n yea_o we_o must_v use_v this_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n against_o each_o particular_a lust_n as_o when_o the_o flesh_n will_v withdraw_v we_o from_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o engage_v we_o to_o the_o service_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n we_o must_v resist_v it_o with_o that_o text_n exod._n 20.3_o wherein_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o worship_n and_o serve_v god_n and_o that_o we_o be_v redeem_v for_o that_o end_n deut._n 6.13_o matth._n 4.10_o luke_n 1.74_o when_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v good_a work_n remember_v ephes._n 2.10_o that_o we_o be_v create_v for_o this_o end_n when_o it_o persuade_v to_o defer_v repentance_n remember_v eccles._n 12.1_o psal._n 95.7_o 8._o when_o it_o will_v provoke_v we_o to_o love_v of_o the_o world_n remember_v jam._n 4.4_o 1_o joh._n 2.15_o 1_o pet._n 5.5_o when_o it_o tempt_v we_o to_o pride_n remember_v prov._n 29.23_o and_o 18.12_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a etc._n etc._n when_o it_o tempt_v to_o covetousness_n remember_v 1_o tim._n 6.6_o 10._o heb._n 13.5_o quest._n what_o other_o rule_n must_v be_v observe_v by_o those_o that_o will_v subdue_v the_o flesh_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v resist_v it_o in_o all_o the_o occasion_n that_o it_o take_v and_o mean_n which_o it_o use_v to_o prevail_v against_o we_o and_o see_v that_o with_o equal_a care_n we_o avoid_v and_o shun_v they_o for_o if_o we_o be_v so_o weak_a of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v prone_a to_o fall_v when_o no_o outward_a mean_n provoke_v we_o thereto_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v foil_v when_o as_o their_o object_n present_v themselves_o and_o both_o time_n place_n and_o company_n invite_v we_o to_o embrace_v they_o especial_o consider_v that_o by_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o these_o needless_a danger_n we_o tempt_v god_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o so_o by_o our_o fall_n we_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o wary_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v hence_o paul_n ephes._n 5.4_o have_v forbid_v fornication_n etc._n etc._n forbid_v the_o name_n of_o they_o together_o with_o filthy_a and_o foolish_a talk_n and_o scurrilous_a jest_n which_o be_v mean_n to_o provoke_v to_o those_o sin_n as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n achan_n ahab_n etc._n etc._n hence_o prov._n 13.20_o a_o companion_n of_o fool_n shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o psal._n 119.115_o away_o from_o i_o say_v david_n you_o wicked_a i_o will_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o my_o god_n hence_o also_o ephes._n 5.11_o 2._o we_o must_v withstand_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o quench_v our_o fiery_a lust_n when_o they_o be_v first_o kindle_v in_o we_o 1_o thes._n 5.22_o abstain_v from_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_n and_o st._n judas_n advise_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o entertain_v sin_n that_o we_o shall_v hate_v the_o garment_n spot_v by_o the_o flesh_n jud._n 21.23_o three_o if_o we_o will_v get_v the_o victory_n over_o our_o sinful_a lust_n we_o must_v prevent_v they_o withal_o speed_v take_v they_o unprovided_a and_o set_v upon_o they_o before_o they_o be_v aware_a for_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 if_o we_o single_v they_o out_o one_o by_o one_o as_o they_o appear_v to_o we_o we_o shall_v easy_o overcome_v they_o but_o if_o we_o give_v they_o time_n to_o muster_v their_o force_n and_o to_o come_v in_o troop_n against_o we_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o withstand_v their_o power_n we_o shall_v therefore_o as_o pharaoh_n drown_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a repentance_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v bear_v we_o must_v destroy_v sin_n in_o its_o first_o conception_n and_o not_o suffer_v it_o to_o receive_v birth_n and_o breath_n in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n lest_o it_o 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spirit_n of_o grace_n zach._n 12.10_o 11._o and_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 7.10_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o kill_n of_o sin_n make_v they_o sensible_a of_o their_o sin_n with_o the_o aggravation_n of_o it_o be_v now_o not_o only_o against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o against_o the_o blood_n and_o love_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o contrary_a doctrine_n be_v very_o false_a and_o pernicious_a quest._n whether_o be_v the_o law_n give_v as_o a_o rule_n to_o believer_n under_o the_o gospel_n answ._n yea_o as_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o these_o argument_n first_o if_o sin_n be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v it_o to_o be_v 1_o john_n 3.4_o than_o a_o believer_n be_v bind_v to_o attend_v the_o law_n as_o his_o rule_n that_o so_o he_o may_v not_o transgress_v it_o as_o david_n do_v psal._n 119.11_o for_o whosoever_o make_v conscience_n of_o sin_n can_v but_o make_v conscience_n of_o observe_v the_o rule_n and_o they_o which_o lie_v aside_o the_o rule_n can_v make_v conscience_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v downright_a atheism_n and_o profaneness_n p●rquius_fw-la a_o great_a libertine_n in_o calvin_n time_n make_v this_o only_a to_o be_v sin_n viz._n to_o see_v know_v or_o feel_v sin_n and_o that_o the_o great_a sin_n of_o man_n be_v to_o think_v that_o he_o do_v sin_n and_o that_o the_o old_a man_n be_v put_v off_o by_o not_o see_v sin_n but_o these_o be_v liar_n 1_o john_n 1.8_o 10._o second_o a_o true_a believer_n though_o he_o can_v keep_v the_o law_n perfect_o as_o his_o rule_n yet_o he_o love_v it_o dear_o and_o blame_v himself_o when_o he_o can_v keep_v it_o and_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 7.12_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a and_o good_a though_o i_o be_o carnal_a he_o love_v his_o copy_n though_o he_o can_v but_o scribble_v after_o it_o three_o have_v believer_n be_v free_a from_o this_o directive_n power_n of_o the_o law_n paul_n will_v never_o 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these_o text_n john_n 6.63_o 1_o cor._n 6.17_o and_o 15.45_o phil._n 2.1_o rom._n 8.9_o 1_o john_n 3.24_o and_o 4.13_o gal._n 2.20_o and_o 5.5_o and_o 3.11_o ephes._n 3.17_o both_o of_o which_o be_v of_o so_o high_a a_o nature_n that_o none_o can_v possible_o by_o such_o ligature_n knit_v up_o so_o admirable_a a_o body_n but_o he_o that_o be_v god_n almighty_a as_o for_o faith_n it_o be_v the_o operation_n of_o god_n col._n 2.12_o wrought_v by_o the_o same_o power_n that_o raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a 2_o thes._n 1.11_o hence_o paul_n pray_v ephes._n 1.19_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v fit_a also_o that_o this_o head_n shall_v be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n of_o the_o body_n that_o be_v knit_v to_o it_o hence_o ephes._n 5.30_o john_n 6.53_o 56._o show_v that_o by_o this_o mystical_a and_o supernatural_a union_n we_o be_v as_o true_o conjoin_v with_o he_o as_o the_o meat_n and_o drink_n we_o receive_v when_o it_o be_v convert_v into_o our_o own_o substance_n second_o that_o this_o 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mal._n 2.7_o yet_o be_v they_o distinguish_v from_o the_o prophet_n isa._n 28.7_o jer._n 6.13_o and_o 8.10_o and_o 14.18_o and_o 23.11_o 33_o 34._o lam._n 2.20_o as_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v a_o different_a degree_n from_o ordinary_a pastor_n and_o teacher_n who_o receive_v not_o their_o doctrine_n by_o immediate_a inspiration_n from_o heaven_n eph._n 4.11_o 2_o pet._n 1.21_o hence_o heb._n 1.1_o god_n have_v speak_v to_o we_o by_o his_o son_n call_v therefore_o the_o apostle_n as_o well_o as_o the_o highpriest_n of_o our_o profession_n heb._n 3.1_o 2._o and_o therefore_o in_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o prophetical_a office_n he_o be_v in_o a_o more_o peculiar_a manner_n liken_v to_o moses_n deut._n 18.15_o etc._n etc._n act_n 3.22_o 23._o our_o prophet_n must_v therefore_o be_v a_o man_n raise_v up_o from_o among_o his_o brethren_n the_o isralite_n rom._n 9.5_o who_o be_v to_o perform_v to_o we_o what_o the_o father_n be_v request_v of_o moses_n exod._n 20.19_o deut._n 5.25.27_o and_o this_o he_o daily_o affect_v by_o the_o power_n and_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n institute_v by_o the_o authority_n and_o second_v by_o the_o power_n of_o this_o our_o great_a prophet_n who_o transcendent_a excellency_n beyond_o moses_n be_v set_v forth_o heb._n 3.3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o which_o house_n of_o god_n be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o church_n of_o god_n 1_o tim._n 3.15_o whereof_o as_o he_o be_v the_o only_a lord_n so_o he_o be_v also_o proper_o the_o only_a builder_n christ_n therefore_o be_v both_o the_o lord_n and_o builder_n of_o his_o church_n must_v be_v god_n as_o well_o as_o man_n mat._n 16.18_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o find_v all_o the_o mansion_n of_o this_o great_a house_n to_o be_v call_v indifferent_o

all_o good_a mean_n that_o the_o spiritual_a part_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o the_o flesh_n with_o all_o its_o carnal_a lust_n may_v be_v mortify_v that_o it_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n as_o 1_o cor._n 9.27_o but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n be_v common_o join_v with_o wretchless_n security_n whereby_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n careless_o neglect_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o bitter_a conflict_n till_o he_o be_v overtake_v with_o they_o and_o only_o avoid_v the_o punishment_n but_o not_o the_o sin_n or_o 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 only_o in_o outward_a act_n and_o that_o also_o out_o of_o a_o slavish_a fear_n and_o not_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n it_o make_v he_o not_o careful_a to_o use_v mean_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n yea_o rather_o it_o bring_v he_o into_o a_o sluggish_a despair_n as_o if_o all_o mean_n be_v useless_a or_o if_o he_o use_v any_o mean_n its_o only_a in_o hypocrisy_n to_o stop_v the_o cry_n of_o his_o conscience_n not_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o five_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o subject_a matter_n or_o occasion_n about_o which_o this_o conflict_n be_v make_v by_o these_o divers_a enemy_n for_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n do_v in_o all_o thing_n oppose_v one_o another_o the_o spirit_n the_o flesh_n in_o all_o that_o be_v evil_a the_o fesh_n the_o spirit_n in_o all_o that_o be_v good_a for_o there_o be_v no_o action_n which_o the_o spiritual_a man_n perform_v but_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v hinder_v therein_o as_o in_o prayer_n hear_v receive_v the_o sacrament_n sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n work_v of_o justice_n mercy_n temperance_n etc._n etc._n sometime_o whole_o withdraw_v he_o from_o they_o other_z sometime_o distract_n &_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 rom._n 7.18_o 21._o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n oppose_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o know_a evil_n either_o by_o restrain_v from_o fall_v into_o evil_n or_o be_v fall_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o repentance_n six_o they_o differ_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n for_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n begin_v at_o our_o regeneration_n and_o not_o before_o and_o be_v begin_v its_o constant_a and_o continue_v to_o the_o 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 sense_n and_o feeling_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n oft_o time_n begin_v so_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v the_o use_n of_o reason_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 nor_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 great_a sin_n commit_v or_o about_o to_o be_v act_v nor_o yet_o always_o last_v to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n for_o ofttimes_o by_o custom_n in_o sin_n the_o conscience_n become_v dead_a and_o sear_v that_o it_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o sin_n nor_o oppose_v the_o will_n and_o affection_n but_o suffer_v they_o to_o run_v headlong_o to_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n quest._n whether_o be_v this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n in_o all_o the_o regenerate_v answ._n it_o be_v in_o all_o the_o regenerate_v that_o have_v receive_v spiritual_a illumination_n and_o have_v the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o understanding_n be_v possess_v of_o god_n sanctify_a grace_n not_o only_o in_o the_o habit_n thereof_o but_o in_o their_o act_n and_o operation_n quest._n what_o be_v we_o to_o think_v of_o infant_n and_o idiot_n answ._n such_o of_o they_o as_o belong_v to_o god_n election_n he_o work_v in_o they_o for_o their_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n after_o a_o extraordinary_a secret_a and_o wonderful_a manner_n apply_v christ_n to_o they_o his_o righteousness_n obedience_n and_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o all-sufficient_o supply_v unto_o they_o the_o defect_n of_o all_o inferior_a instrument_n and_o mean_n and_o hereby_o purge_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o their_o sin_n now_o in_o these_o there_o can_v actual_o be_v this_o conflict_n because_o they_o have_v not_o the_o act_n and_o operation_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o only_o the_o seed_n of_o they_o yet_o even_o in_o they_o through_o spiritual_a regeneration_n there_o may_v be_v some_o kind_n of_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n the_o seed_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o corruption_n strive_v one_o against_o another_o but_o this_o be_v mean_v of_o elect_a infant_n die_v in_o their_o infancy_n quest._n whether_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o all_o the_o regenerate_v in_o like_a manner_n and_o measure_v answ._n it_o be_v not_o but_o diverse_o as_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o glorify_v himself_o in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o wisdom_n goodness_n and_o omnipotency_n either_o by_o give_v his_o servant_n a_o great_a measure_n of_o strength_n and_o grace_n whereby_o they_o obtain_v a_o easy_a victory_n or_o a_o scant_a proportion_n of_o it_o by_o which_o notwithstanding_o they_o shall_v as_o certain_o though_o not_o so_o speedy_o overcome_v show_v his_o great_a power_n in_o their_o great_a weakness_n 2_o cor._n 12.9_o quest._n be_v not_o this_o conflict_n sometime_o weak_a in_o strong_a christian_n answ._n yes_o for_o sometime_o through_o pride_n and_o self-love_n they_o be_v apt_a to_o forget_v themselves_o and_o be_v swell_v up_o in_o their_o own_o conceit_n to_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n by_o arrogate_a some_o part_n of_o the_o praise_n of_o their_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o victory_n to_o themselves_o whereupon_o the_o lord_n leave_v they_o by_o spiritual_a desertion_n unto_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o le_fw-fr we_o loose_v their_o enemy_n to_o assault_v they_o in_o which_o case_n they_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o stand_v in_o the_o least_o conflict_n but_o be_v shameful_o foil_v and_o lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o noah_n lot_n job_n david_n peter_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o be_v discourage_v they_o complain_v with_o job_n chap._n 6.4_o that_o god_n oppose_v they_o as_o a_o mighty_a enemy_n etc._n etc._n and_o with_o david_n psal._n 22.1_o and_o 77.7_o 8._o and_o with_o the_o church_n isa._n 63.17_o and_o 64.9_o and_o then_o the_o flesh_n proud_o swell_v &_o triumph_n over_o the_o spirit_n say_v be_v this_o the_o man_n that_o take_v god_n for_o his_o hope_n but_o though_o god_n have_v withdraw_v himself_o a_o little_a that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n may_v the_o more_o earnest_o seek_v he_o yet_o do_v he_o not_o utter_o forsake_v his_o servant_n and_o his_o grace_n in_o they_o which_o though_o they_o seem_v extinct_a yet_o be_v they_o but_o in_o a_o swoon_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o lord_n blow_v upon_o they_o again_o by_o his_o spirit_n than_o they_o recover_v their_o former_a strength_n and_o the_o christian_a champion_n be_v grieve_v and_o ashamed_a for_o his_o former_a foil_n with_o more_o than_o wont_a valour_n assault_v his_o enemy_n and_o put_v they_o to_o flight_n obtain_v the_o victory_n and_o ever_o after_o hold_v they_o under_o more_o base_a subjection_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n answ._n the_o success_n be_v twofold_a the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o repulse_n and_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n suffer_v through_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o second_o be_v of_o the_o victory_n and_o triumph_v of_o the_o spirit_n over_o it_o the_o first_o be_v temporary_a and_o last_v only_o for_o a_o time_n the_o second_o be_v permanent_a and_o everlasting_a quest._n what_o be_v considerable_a about_o the_o first_o answ._n that_o the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v in_o this_o combat_n when_o as_o by_o the_o subtlety_n or_o violence_n of_o the_o flesh_n it_o be_v hinder_v in_o its_o course_n of_o godliness_n &_o allure_v or_o forcible_o draw_v to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n of_o which_o st._n paul_n complain_v rom._n 7.21_o 22._o and_o this_o happen_v either_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o want_v of_o watchfulness_n and_o spiritual_a care_n to_o get_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n close_o buckle_v to_o we_o of_o which_o foil_n there_o follow_v three_o notable_a effect_n 1._o unfeigned_a and_o bitter_a sorrow_n for_o our_o slip_n and_o fall_v so_o isai._n 63.17_o 2._o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o rise_v again_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o have_v get_v the_o victory_n to_o keep_v it_o under_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v so_o rom._n 7.24_o 3._o have_v obtain_v the_o victory_n a_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v

8._o and_o 6.1_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n abound_v much_o more_o some_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v let_v we_o then_o sin_n that_o grace_n may_v abound_v but_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o any_o sound_a christian_a who_o have_v these_o grace_n shall_v abuse_v what_o have_v be_v say_v to_o presumption_n and_o security_n for_o though_o they_o can_v loose_v their_o grace_n yet_o they_o may_v loose_v peace_n comfort_n joy_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o their_o life_n in_o which_o state_n they_o be_v full_a of_o horror_n and_o before_o they_o can_v purchase_v their_o former_a peace_n they_o must_v pass_v through_o the_o purgatory_n of_o repentance_n send_v out_o deep_a sigh_n and_o bitter_a groan_n etc._n etc._n which_o will_v make_v they_o more_o wary_a ever_o after_o even_o as_o long_o as_o they_o live_v phil._n 2.13_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o second_o thing_n considerable_a in_o the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n answ._n that_o the_o spirit_n always_o obtain_v a_o assure_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n for_o though_o it_o be_v often_o weaken_v yet_o it_o can_v be_v whole_o vanquish_v but_o still_o recover_v strength_n whereby_o it_o prevail_v and_o put_v the_o flesh_n to_o flight_n though_o it_o recieve_v many_o wound_n and_o fall_v in_o the_o fight_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o christ_n hold_v we_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o bid_v we_o fight_v without_o fear_n isa._n 40.10_o 11_o 12._o and_o 42.6_o yea_o he_o have_v inseparat_o unite_v we_o to_o himself_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n joh._n 10.28_o and_o make_v we_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o therefore_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v we_o he_o will_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v for_o then_o his_o own_o body_n shall_v receive_v a_o maim_n oject_n but_o we_o see_v many_o christian_n who_o both_o in_o their_o own_o judgement_n and_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o other_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n yet_o quite_o fall_v away_o and_o become_v member_n of_o satan_n 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be_v but_o inchoate_n and_o begin_v the_o lust_n thereof_o not_o be_v whole_o abolish_v but_o only_o in_o some_o degree_n mortify_v by_o reason_n whereof_o the_o conflict_n between_o these_o enemy_n continue_v not_o only_o in_o our_o first_o conversion_n when_o we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n but_o even_o through_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n yet_o still_o for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o issue_n of_o it_o be_v the_o victory_n of_o the_o spirit_n though_o it_o meet_v with_o many_o foil_n in_o the_o fight_n rom._n 8.1_o where_o it_o appear_v that_o whatsoever_o his_o slip_n and_o error_n may_v be_v yet_o for_o the_o most_o part_n he_o hold_v on_o in_o his_o christian_a course_n unto_o the_o end_n second_o yet_o whilst_o we_o continue_v here_o the_o victory_n be_v neither_o get_v nor_o hold_v without_o a_o conflict_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n be_v often_o foil_v but_o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o life_n we_o shall_v obtain_v a_o full_a and_o perfect_a victory_n over_o the_o flesh_n and_o all_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o then_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n or_o time_n for_o fight_v but_o for_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o the_o enjoy_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n as_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o rev._n 3.21_o quest._n what_o argument_n may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n answ._n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o victory_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v first_o a_o due_a preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n second_o a_o wise_a and_o valorous_a behaviour_n in_o the_o fight_n itself_o quest._n what_o be_v require_v in_o the_o preparation_n to_o the_o fight_n answ._n first_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o those_o argument_n which_o may_v put_v courage_n into_o we_o and_o make_v we_o resolute_a in_o assault_v this_o enemy_n second_o a_o right_a use_n of_o certain_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v quest._n what_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n answ._n first_o because_o its_o the_o will_n of_o our_o great_a captain_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n that_o we_o shall_v encounter_v it_o to_o which_o he_o often_o and_o earnest_o press_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o his_o command_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o first_o that_o we_o shall_v depose_v it_o from_o its_o regency_n rom._n 6.12_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o satisfy_v it_o gal._n 5.16_o that_o we_o shall_v utter_o renounce_v it_o tit._n 2.11_o 12._o that_o we_o shall_v put_v it_o off_o ephes._n 4.22_o yea_o mortify_v it_o col._n 3.5_o crucify_v it_o or_o put_v it_o to_o a_o shameful_a death_n gal._n 5.24_o there_o be_v a_o gracious_a promise_n to_o such_o rom._n 8.13_o second_o let_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o fight_n encourage_v we_o to_o it_o see_v we_o have_v no_o peace_n with_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n but_o upon_o most_o woeful_a condition_n if_o we_o do_v not_o fight_v against_o it_o for_o if_o we_o 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challenge_v the_o flesh_n as_o their_o chief_a cause_n and_o author_n and_o shall_v we_o have_v any_o peace_n or_o truce_n with_o such_o a_o vile_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n it_o be_v it_o that_o pierce_v christ_n hand_n and_o foot_n that_o thrust_v the_o spear_n into_o his_o side_n that_o put_v he_o into_o that_o agony_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o upon_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n which_o move_v man_n daily_o to_o crucify_v he_o afresh_o and_o to_o trample_v his_o precious_a blood_n under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n and_o can_v we_o find_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o have_v peace_n with_o such_o a_o enemy_n to_o our_o saviour_n it_o be_v also_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o punishment_n and_o misery_n in_o this_o life_n whether_o inward_a or_o outward_a and_o last_o of_o death_n itself_o

not_o in_o love_n with_o any_o five_o the_o next_o rule_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_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 for_o we_o have_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o need_v nothing_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o it_o but_o that_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o and_o satan_n tentation_n hence_o we_o be_v command_v to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a phil._n 2.12_o and_o when_o we_o think_v we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v 1_o cor._n 10.12_o six_o the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n but_o that_o we_o endeavour_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o aspire_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_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 2_o king_n 13.18_o content_v ourselves_o with_o two_o or_o three_o victory_n over_o they_o 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etc._n etc._n ephes._n 5.25_o and_o to_o our_o prayer_n we_o must_v add_v our_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o mortification_n get_v daily_o new_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n true_a grace_n be_v grow_a grace_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o victory_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v for_o in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n both_o these_o concur_v in_o the_o same_o action_n for_o the_o famish_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o nourish_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o other_o quantum_fw-la carni_fw-la detrahes_fw-la tantum_fw-la facies_fw-la animum_fw-la spiritual_n bona_fw-la habitudine_fw-la relucere_fw-la say_v basil._n look_v how_o much_o thou_o detract_a from_o the_o flesh_n so_o much_o thou_o make_v thy_o spiritual_a part_n to_o prosper_v and_o flourish_v in_o good_a health_n and_o like_v now_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v be_v our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o lodging_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o above_o other_o such_o sin_n weaken_v the_o spirit_n as_o be_v commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o with_o which_o kind_n of_o obstinate_a rebellion_n the_o spirit_n be_v tire_v that_o he_o will_v no_o longet_n contend_v with_o we_o but_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o lust_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o go_v on_o to_o our_o perdition_n gen._n 6.3_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o old_a world_n of_o this_o god_n complain_v amos_n 2.13_o that_o he_o be_v press_v under_o their_o sin_n as_o a_o cart_n under_o the_o sheaf_n for_o this_o god_n give_v the_o gentile_n up_o to_o vile_a affection_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 1.26_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o quench_v the_o spirit_n 1_o thes._n 5.19_o nor_o grieve_v he_o ephes._n 4.30_o quest._n but_o what_o be_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o most_o wound_n and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n which_o pull_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n his_o chief_a weapon_n the_o sword_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o it_o defend_v itself_o and_o offend_v its_o enemy_n it_o also_o dazzle_v the_o understanding_n that_o it_o can_v discern_v the_o slight_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o on_o which_o side_n they_o strike_v we_o nor_o how_o to_o ward_v off_o their_o blow_n second_o infidelity_n which_o disable_v the_o spirit_n whilst_o it_o deprive_v it_o of_o the_o chief_a comfort_n and_o encouragement_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n viz._n god_n sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o next_o to_o all_o those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n yea_o it_o weaken_v the_o spiritual_a bond_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o faith_n by_o which_o alone_o he_o be_v apply_v and_o so_o hinder_v the_o influence_n of_o his_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o assault_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n three_o impenitency_n which_o be_v most_o pernicious_a to_o the_o health_n and_o vigour_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o beside_o that_o it_o hinder_v all_o the_o operation_n of_o faith_n the_o application_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v in_o he_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n hide_v his_o love_a countenance_n from_o we_o in_o the_o appehension_n whereof_o consist_v the_o life_n of_o our_o life_n it_o also_o deprive_v we_o of_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o our_o spiritual_a man_n be_v strengthen_v &_o after_o we_o have_v receive_v wound_n by_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o spiritual_a f●ight_n it_o hinder_v their_o cure_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rankle_v and_o daily_o to_o grow_v more_o incurable_a four_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n great_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o bless_v ourselves_o when_o our_o state_n be_v dangerous_a and_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feeling_n either_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n or_o of_o his_o displeasure_n by_o the_o one_o whereof_o the_o spirit_n be_v strengthen_v in_o god_n service_n and_o by_o the_o other_o we_o be_v preserve_v from_o sin_v against_o he_o carnal_a security_n weaken_v the_o spirit_n as_o it_o make_v we_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o we_o and_o utter_o to_o neglect_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n it_o make_v we_o lay_v aside_o our_o watch_n and_o so_o to_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o adversary_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o safety_n five_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o like_o birdlime_n so_o besmear_v the_o wing_n of_o of_o our_o soul_n that_o thereby_o it_o be_v fasten_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n more_o especial_o the_o love_n of_o honour_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n make_v the_o spiritual_a man_n sluggish_a in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o eternal_a glory_n the_o love_n of_o riches_n hinder_v he_o from_o seek_v after_o those_o incomparable_a treasure_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o we_o in_o heaven_n it_o choke_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n that_o it_o can_v take_v root_n and_o bear_v fruit_n it_o frustrate_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o they_o can_v take_v effect_n it_o expose_v we_o to_o many_o tentation_n and_o snare_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n 1_o tim_n 6.9_o 10._o and_o so_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a pleasure_n hinder_v the_o pursuit_n of_o those_o eternal_a pleasure_n

and_o edify_v our_o neighbour_n by_o our_o good_a example_n five_o we_o must_v careful_o preserve_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o temple_n in_o purity_n from_o all_o pollution_n of_o sin_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 cheer_v up_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n within_o we_o if_o we_o provide_v he_o a_o cleanly_a lodging_n free_a from_o sinful_a impurity_n sweeten_v with_o the_o incense_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o adorn_v with_o the_o flower_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a obedience_n six_o if_o we_o will_v strengthen_v the_o spirit_n and_o increase_v in_o we_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n thereof_o we_o must_v keep_v they_o in_o continual_a exercise_n and_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 as_o breathe_v and_o move_v be_v necessary_a for_o preserve_v the_o life_n of_o our_o body_n so_o fruitful_a work_n and_o holy_a walk_v in_o all_o christian_a duty_n be_v for_o preserve_v and_o cherish_v the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.25_o if_o we_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n let_v we_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n let_v the_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 in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v live_v and_o blaze_v but_o if_o we_o stop_v its_o vent_n it_o will_v present_o die_v let_v faith_n exercise_v itself_o in_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n in_o wait_v for_o performance_n fight_v against_o doubt_v and_o in_o bea●ing_v the_o fruit_n of_o good_a work_n it_o will_v from_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n grow_v to_o be_v 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 full_a persuasion_n 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 all_o holy_a service_n and_o christian_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n it_o will_v grow_v from_o a_o spark_n 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 the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o suffer_v affliction_n to_o put_v up_o wrong_n and_o overcome_v evil_a with_o good_a though_o they_o be_v weak_a at_o first_o they_o will_v become_v hardy_a and_o strong_a exercise_n increase_v grace_n but_o ease_n and_o sloth_n weaken_v they_o we_o shall_v therefore_o resolve_v with_o david_n psal._n 119.32_o 33_o 34._o seven_o the_o last_o and_o principal_a mean_n to_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n be_v earnest_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n to_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 a_o constant_a renew_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o we_o and_o send_v a_o continual_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 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hominem_fw-la sexcento_n confle_v sardanapalos_n it_o be_v a_o full_a feast_n a_o last_a feast_n not_o for_o a_o day_n as_o be_v nabal_n nor_o for_o seven_o day_n as_o be_v sampson_n no_o nor_o for_o nine_o score_n day_n as_o be_v that_o of_o ahashuerus_n but_o a_o durable_a feast_n without_o intermission_n of_o solace_n or_o interruption_n of_o society_n vis_fw-fr ergo_fw-la o_fw-la homo_fw-la semper_fw-la epulari_fw-la vis_fw-la nunquam_fw-la tristis_fw-la esse_fw-la say_v bernard_n bene_fw-la vive_fw-la will_v thou_o never_o be_v sad_a will_v thou_o turn_v thy_o life_n into_o a_o merry_a festival_n get_v and_o retain_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o then_o i_o may_v say_v to_o thou_o in_o solomon_n word_n eccles._n 9.7_o 8_o 9_o go_v thy_o way_n eat_v thy_o bread_n with_o joy_n and_o drink_v thy_o wine_n with_o a_o merry_a heart_n for_o god_n now_o accept_v thy_o work_n let_v thy_o garment_n be_v alwiae_n white_a and_o let_v thy_o head_n lack_v no_o ointment_n live_v joyful_o with_o the_o wife_n who_o thou_o love_v etc._n etc._n thus_o you_o see_v what_o be_v the_o benefit_n and_o privilege_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o shall_v move_v and_o quicken_v we_o to_o the_o study_n of_o case_n of_o conscience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o keep_v a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n act._n 24.16_o and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o further_o provoke_v hereunto_o let_v we_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n consider_v the_o mischief_n and_o inconvenience_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n one_o small_a drop_n whereof_o trouble_v a_o whole_a sea_n of_o outward_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n a_o whole_a confluence_n whereof_o will_v no_o more_o ease_v a_o wound_a spirit_n than_o a_o fair_a sho●e_n a_o gouty_a foot_n or_o a_o silken_a stocking_n a_o break_a leg_n indeed_o it_o be_v a_o burden_n insupportable_a which_o be_v able_a to_o quail_v the_o courage_n and_o crush_v the_o shoulder_n of_o the_o strong_a man_n upon_o earth_n hence_o job_n prefer_v and_o judas_n choose_v strangle_v before_o it_o daniel_n choose_v rather_o to_o be_v cast_v to_o the_o lion_n then_o to_o carry_v a_o lion_n and_o enrage_a conscience_n in_o his_o bosom_n it_o be_v a_o ever-gnawing_a worm_n that_o be_v breed_v in_o this_o life_n of_o the_o f●oth_v of_o filthy_a lust_n and_o flagitious_a course_n and_o lie_v gnaw_v upon_o man_n inward_o many_o time_n in_o the_o ruff_n of_o all_o their_o jollity_n it_o be_v this_o that_o make_v saul_n call_v for_o his_o music_n belteshazzar_n for_o his_o carouse_a cup_n cain_n for_o his_o workman_n to_o build_v he_o a_o city_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o they_o do_v to_o put_v by_o the_o pang_n of_o their_o wound_a spirit_n and_o throb_a conscience_n and_o yet_o all_o this_o many_o time_n will_v not_o serve_v turn_n as_o we_o see_v in_o nero_n after_o he_o have_v kill_v his_o mother_n and_o wife_n in_o otho_n when_o he_o have_v slay_v galba_n and_o piso_n in_o herod_n the_o great_a after_o he_o have_v cause_v his_o wife_n mariam_n to_o be_v put_v to_o death_n in_o our_o richard_n the_o three_o after_o he_o have_v murder_v his_o two_o innocent_a nephew_n in_o spira_n latomus_fw-la etc._n etc._n all_o which_o be_v so_o grub_v with_o this_o worm_n that_o they_o can_v not_o be_v at_o rest_n neither_o night_n nor_o day_n till_o be_v utter_o tire_v with_o continual_a vexation_n of_o spirit_n they_o either_o desperate_o slay_v themselves_o or_o be_v dreadful_o dispatch_v by_o other_o hence_o plutarch_n though_o a_o heathen_a think_v that_o the_o very_a life_n of_o a_o wicked_a man_n be_v punishment_n enough_o without_o either_o god_n or_o man_n revenge_a hand_n for_o say_v he_o if_o they_o examine_v their_o life_n they_o find_v themselves_o empty_a of_o grace_n destitute_a of_o hope_n load_v with_o fear_n sadness_n unchearfulnesse_n and_o suspicion_n of_o what_o will_v follow_v after_o their_o life_n be_v therefore_o

meet_v with_o such_o scornful_a person_n as_o will_v not_o endure_v it_o ib._n why_o else_o shall_v we_o so_o careful_o shun_v evil_a company_n p._n 378._o what_o must_v we_o do_v that_o live_v in_o bad_a time_n and_o place_n ib._n whether_o be_v company_n better_o than_o solitariness_n ib._n how_o may_v it_o be_v prove_v ib._n what_o benefit_n redound_v hereby_o to_o the_o church_n and_o each_o particular_a member_n p._n 379._o how_o must_v we_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o go_v into_o company_n ib._n what_o must_v our_o carriage_n be_v in_o company_n p._n 380._o what_o if_o accidental_o or_o of_o necessity_n we_o fall_v into_o ill_a company_n ib._n why_o at_o other_o time_n must_v we_o careful_o shun_v it_o ib._n who_o must_v we_o consort_v ourselves_o withal_o p._n 381._o what_o other_o argument_n may_v move_v we_o to_o make_v choice_n of_o good_a company_n ib._n chap._n thirty-nine_o about_o confession_n be_v confession_n a_o duty_n require_v by_o god_n p._n 383._o what_o be_v confession_n ib._n what_o must_v we_o confess_v concern_v christ_n ib._n what_o else_o in_o reference_n to_o christ_n ib._n when_o must_v we_o make_v confession_n p._n 384._o how_o be_v we_o call_v public_o to_o it_o ib._n when_o by_o a_o church_n ib._n how_o be_v we_o call_v to_o it_o at_o the_o constitution_n of_o a_o church_n ib._n how_o at_o our_o admittance_n into_o a_o church_n ib._n how_o may_v this_o be_v prove_v ib._n how_o be_v we_o call_v to_o it_o by_o a_o magistrate_n ib._n when_o be_v we_o call_v to_o it_o private_o ib._n why_o ought_v we_o to_o confess_v with_o the_o mouth_n p._n 385._o how_o must_v this_o confession_n be_v make_v p._n 386._o but_o paul_n say_v have_v thou_o faith_n have_v it_o to_o thyself_o &_o c_o ib._n whether_o may_v a_o man_n go_v to_o mass_n reserve_v his_o heart_n to_o god_n ib._n what_o be_v then_o to_o be_v think_v of_o the_o case_n of_o naaman_n p._n 387._o but_o if_o i_o go_v not_o to_o mass_n i_o shall_v give_v offence_n to_o the_o papist_n ib._n whether_o may_v a_o man_n especial_o a_o minister_n fly_v in_o persecution_n ib._n but_o persecution_n be_v good_a therefore_o it_o may_v not_o be_v eschew_v ib._n be_v it_o not_o send_v of_o god_n how_o then_o may_v we_o fly_v from_o it_o ib._n be_v not_o flight_v a_o kind_n of_o denial_n of_o christ_n ib._n christ_n bid_v we_o not_o to_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v kill_v the_o body_n ib._n when_o may_v a_o minister_n or_o other_o fly_v p._n 388._o what_o if_o his_o people_n will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o fly_v ib._n when_o may_v we_o not_o fly_v ib._n whether_o be_v imprison_v may_v we_o break_v prison_n if_o we_o can_v ib._n chap._n xl._o about_o confession_n of_o sin_n be_v confession_n of_o sin_n a_o necessary_a duty_n p._n 391._o may_v not_o a_o wicked_a man_n confess_v his_o sin_n ib._n how_o then_o shall_v we_o distinguish_v such_o from_o the_o confession_n of_o the_o godly_a ib._n why_o must_v we_o remember_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n ib._n must_v we_o confess_v in_o particular_a p._n 392._o why_o must_v we_o do_v it_o ib._n be_v it_o a_o duty_n to_o confess_v to_o man_n ib._n in_o what_o case_n must_v this_o be_v do_v ib._n must_v we_o confess_v every_o sin_n to_o other_o p._n 393._o to_o who_o must_v we_o confess_v our_o fault_n ib._n but_o hereby_o we_o may_v lie_v under_o a_o blot_n ib._n in_o what_o manner_n must_v we_o confess_v to_o man_n ib._n why_o be_v we_o so_o backward_o to_o confess_v our_o sin_n p._n 394._o why_o shall_v we_o confess_v it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v name_v among_o saint_n ib._n chap._n xli_o about_o carnal_a confidence_n what_o carnal_a confidence_n be_v forbid_v p._n 395._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n against_o it_o ib._n why_o be_v we_o natural_o so_o prone_a to_o it_o ib._n why_o be_v we_o so_o take_v up_o with_o it_o ib._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v our_o confidence_n to_o be_v carnal_a ib._n how_o may_v we_o prevent_v or_o cure_v it_o p._n 396._o what_o be_v confidence_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o only_a subject_n proper_a for_o a_o man_n confidence_n ib._n chap._n lxii_o about_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n how_o will_v it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o conflict_n in_o every_o regenerate_a person_n p._n 397._o what_o be_v this_o spiritual_a conflict_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o ib._n why_o do_v not_o god_n perfect_v our_o sanctification_n at_o the_o first_o ib._n how_o do_v it_o make_v for_o god_n glory_n ib._n how_o be_v it_o profitable_a for_o our_o good_a p._n 398._o what_o be_v the_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n p._n 399._o how_o then_o be_v we_o free_v out_o of_o our_o miserable_a condition_n p._n 400._o what_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n ib._n how_o can_v such_o utter_a enemy_n dwell_v together_o without_o destroy_v each_o other_o p._n 401._o what_o be_v this_o combat_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o it_o ib._n what_o do_v the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o conflict_n in_o the_o several_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n p._n 402._o have_v not_o the_o church_n a_o promise_n to_o be_v guide_v into_o all_o truth_n p._n 403._o what_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o the_o affection_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n p._n 405._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n p._n 406._o what_o effect_n do_v it_o produce_v in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n ib._n what_o in_o the_o action_n and_o work_n ib._n how_o shall_v we_o distinguish_v between_o the_o fight_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o regenerate_v p._n 407._o whether_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o every_o regenerate_a person_n p._n 410._o what_o be_v we_o to_o think_v of_o infant_n and_o idiot_n ib._n whether_o be_v it_o in_o all_o alike_a manner_n and_o measure_v ib._n be_v it_o not_o sometime_o weak_a in_o strong_a christian_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n p._n 411._o what_o be_v considerable_a about_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o suffer_v ib._n how_o far_o may_v the_o flesh_n prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n ib._n may_v not_o true_a save_a grace_n be_v utter_o lose_v at_o least_o for_o a_o time_n p._n 412._o have_v not_o some_o of_o the_o saint_n lose_v degree_n of_o their_o grace_n as_o david_n peter_n &_o c_o p._n 413._o will_v not_o this_o doctrine_n of_o perseverance_n embolden_v to_o security_n ib._n what_o else_o be_v considerable_a in_o the_o success_n of_o this_o conflict_n ib._n how_o be_v it_o that_o some_o eminent_a professor_n quite_o fall_v away_o ib._n what_o may_v encourage_v we_o in_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n p._n 414._o what_o may_v move_v we_o to_o set_v upon_o this_o enemy_n ib._n by_o what_o mean_n may_v we_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v it_o p._n 415._o what_o rule_n must_v we_o observe_v for_o this_o end_n ib._n what_o tend_v to_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n ib._n what_o passage_n must_v we_o stop_v to_o keep_v back_o provision_n from_o the_o flesh_n p._n 416._o what_o sin_n do_v most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n which_o we_o must_v chief_o watch_v against_o ib._n be_v it_o enough_o to_o restrain_v the_o flesh_n from_o thing_n unlawful_a p._n 417._o what_o other_o extreme_a be_v to_o be_v avoid_v ib._n how_o else_o may_v the_o flesh_n be_v subdue_v ib._n with_o what_o weapon_n must_v we_o fight_v against_o it_o ib._n how_o else_o may_v we_o secure_v ourselves_o against_o the_o flesh_n p._n 418._o by_o what_o other_o mean_n may_v the_o fesh_n be_v subdue_v p._n 419._o how_o may_v the_o spirit_n be_v strengthen_v to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n p._n 422._o what_o sin_n most_o wound_n and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n p._n 423._o how_o may_v we_o cheer_v up_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o conflict_n p._n 424._o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n be_v but_o quality_n how_o can_v they_o be_v say_v to_o fight_v together_o p._n 426._o how_o do_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n show_v itself_o ib._n what_o be_v the_o contrary_a action_n of_o the_o spirit_n ib._n why_o be_v there_o such_o a_o contrariety_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n ib._n but_o natural_a man_n also_o have_v a_o combat_n in_o they_o p._n 427._o have_v all_o believer_n this_o combat_n in_o they_o ib._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o in_o the_o godly_a ib._n whether_o good_a work_n be_v sin_n objection_n answer_v ib._n chap._n xliii_o about_o conscience_n good_a and_o bad_a what_o be_v conscience_n p._n 429._o what_o be_v the_o common_a subject_n of_o conscience_n ib._n what_o be_v the_o end_n or_o office_n of_o conscience_n p._n 430._o what_o be_v the_o scripture_n word_n

but_o become_v drudge_n to_o the_o world_n and_o to_o their_o child_n neglect_v to_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o nurture_n and_o instruction_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o they_o be_v command_v ephes._n 6.4_o in_o company_n and_o society_n with_o man_n which_o be_v sweet_a and_o necessary_a man_n be_v a_o sociable_a creature_n but_o how_o many_o sin_n creep_v into_o the_o use_n of_o this_o mercy_n as_o when_o man_n voluntary_a run_v into_o idle_a and_o vain_a company_n associate_a themselves_o with_o swearer_n dtunkard_n whoremonger_n etc_n when_o they_o spend_v their_o time_n in_o vain_a profane_a or_o rot_a communication_n neither_o do_v nor_o receive_v good_a as_o they_o may_v and_o ought_v to_o do_v quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o prevent_v our_o abuse_n of_o these_o lawful_a thing_n answ._n 1._o consider_v that_o lawful_a liberty_n use_v to_o the_o full_a extent_n of_o it_o be_v exceed_v dangerous_a and_o therefore_o some_o restraint_n be_v necessary_a he_o that_o will_v take_v all_o the_o liberty_n he_o may_v will_v sometime_o take_v that_o he_o ought_v not_o and_o the_o more_o the_o flesh_n be_v pamper_v the_o more_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v and_o foil_v remember_v who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o thy_o liberty_n in_o these_o thing_n and_o be_v sure_a that_o while_o thou_o have_v the_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n of_o they_o he_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n of_o they_o rom._n 11.36_o of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o 1_o cor._n 10.31_o whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n with_o the_o use_n of_o natural_a thing_n labour_v to_o join_v a_o spiritual_a and_o so_o while_o we_o cherish_v our_o body_n we_o shall_v also_o refresh_v our_o soul_n as_o in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v stir_v we_o up_o ourselves_o to_o labour_v for_o the_o bread_n and_o water_n of_o life_n in_o put_v on_o our_o clothes_n labour_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n rom._n 13.14_o in_o marriage_n meditate_v much_o on_o that_o sweet_a contract_n between_o christ_n and_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n this_o be_v a_o holy_a alchemy_n that_o draw_v gold_n out_o of_o lead_n heaven_n out_o of_o earth_n and_o grace_n out_o of_o nature_n consider_v that_o the_o right_a use_n of_o peace_n and_o plenty_n be_v to_o grow_v up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o in_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o the_o church_n use_v her_o rest_n and_o peace_n act_v 9.31_o for_o where_o the_o lord_n afford_v more_o outward_a blessing_n and_o with_o they_o more_o time_n and_o mean_n to_o serve_v he_o he_o look_v for_o the_o more_o service_n from_o they_o in_o our_o more_o free_a and_o joyful_a use_n of_o god_n good_a creature_n let_v we_o carry_v holy_a jealousy_n over_o ourselves_o lest_o sin_n creep_v in_o and_o so_o we_o dishonour_v god_n job_n when_o his_o son_n feast_v together_o sanctify_a they_o and_o sacrifice_v according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o they_o say_v it_o may_v be_v my_o son_n have_v sin_v etc._n etc._n job_n 1.5_o do_v thou_o the_o like_a mingle_v not_o thy_o joy_n with_o sin_n lest_o it_o end_v in_o wo._n dr._n tailor_n on_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o sour_a p._n 164._o chap._n ii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o our_o action_n natural_a civil_a recreative_a religious_a etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o make_v a_o action_n good_a answ._n every_o true_o commendable_a and_o comfortable_a action_n must_v consist_v of_o a_o absolute_a integrity_n of_o all_o concurrent_n and_o requisite_n for_o though_o some_o mixture_n of_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n will_v cleave_v to_o the_o face_n of_o the_o fair_a action_n a_o absolute_a unstained_a purity_n be_v incompatible_a with_o mortality_n yet_o every_o several_a ingredient_n must_v be_v attend_v and_o temper●_n with_o its_o own_o particular_a goodness_n and_o honesty_n and_o seasonable_a conformity_n to_o the_o whole_a or_o else_o the_o whole_a action_n though_o right_a in_o other_o respect_n be_v utter_o disrobe_v of_o all_o true_a splendour_n acceptation_n and_o grace_n here_o a_o little_a leaven_n ●oures_v the_o whole_a lump_n and_o the_o iniquity_n defect_n and_o exorbitancy_n of_o any_o one_o ingredient_n denominate_v the_o whole_a action_n naught_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o ingredient_n requisite_a to_o make_v a_o action_n good_a answ._n 1._o it_o must_v be_v good_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o warrant_v by_o god_n word_n by_o which_o all_o thing_n must_v be_v sanctify_v to_o we_o 1_o tim._n 4.5_o otherwise_o let_v the_o person_n be_v never_o so_o please_v to_o god_n his_o intention_n never_o so_o good_a his_o heart_n never_o so_o zealous_a the_o mean_n circumstance_n and_o end_n never_o so_o excellent_a yet_o without_o this_o all_o be_v naught_o the_o object_n about_o which_o the_o action_n be_v exercise_v must_v be_v qualify_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o religion_n as_o work_v of_o charity_n be_v sweet_a sacrifice_n to_o god_n but_o among_o other_o caution_n to_o season_v they_o the_o party_n that_o be_v to_o partake_v of_o they_o be_v to_o be_v single_v out_o with_o godly_a discretion_n for_o if_o we_o bestow_v our_o charity_n upon_o a_o sturdy_a beggar_n idle_a rogue_n cant_v companion_n we_o do_v not_o only_o lose_v the_o honour_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o charity_n but_o incur_v much_o guilt_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v look_v to_o the_o matter_n else_o all_o may_v be_v mar_v as_o for_o instance_n the_o matter_n of_o our_o beneficence_n must_v be_v our_o own_o good_n get_v lawful_o else_o in_o respect_n of_o divine_a allowance_n it_o will_v prove_v a_o abominable_a sacrifice_n the_o person_n must_v be_v please_v to_o god_n else_o his_o best_a deed_n be_v but_o beautiful_a abomination_n if_o the_o person_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o faith_n and_o accept_v through_o christ_n all_o his_o action_n natural_a civil_a recreative_a and_o religious_a be_v turn_v into_o sin_n prov._n 15.8_o 9_o so_o in_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi luke_n 18.14_o the_o heart_n must_v be_v sincere_a else_o even_o the_o noble_a duty_n of_o religion_n be_v nothing_o worth_a judas_n preach_v and_o wrought_v miracle_n yet_o be_v a_o desperate_a hypocrite_n see_v how_o the_o israelite_n seek_v god_n and_o enquire_v early_o after_o he_o psal._n 78.34_o etc._n etc._n yet_o because_o their_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_a god_n reject_v they_o the_o mean_n must_v be_v good_a otherwise_o let_v there_o be_v never_o so_o exact_a a_o concurrence_n of_o all_o other_o cause_n yet_o the_o glory_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o action_n be_v quite_o darkened_a as_o suppose_v that_o by_o a_o lie_n thou_o can_v save_v thy_o neighbour_n life_n yea_o his_o soul_n yea_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o man_n upon_o earth_n yet_o on_o thy_o part_n all_o be_v naught_o for_o we_o must_v not_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v of_o it_o rom._n 3.8_o the_o circumstance_n must_v be_v seasonable_a as_o for_o example_n private_a prayer_n be_v a_o duty_n but_o than_o it_o must_v be_v in_o a_o fit_a place_n not_o in_o the_o synagogue_n nor_o corner_n of_o the_o street_n but_o in_o a_o secret_a place_n mat._n 6.5_o 6._o meditation_n of_o divine_a thing_n be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n but_o not_o when_o the_o preacher_n be_v pray_v etc._n etc._n the_o end_n must_v be_v answerable_a in_o goodness_n in_o all_o our_o undertake_n we_o must_v have_v our_o eye_n principal_o at_o god_n glory_n otherwise_o let_v all_o the_o duty_n be_v carry_v on_o never_o so_o plausible_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n it_o be_v no_o better_a than_o the_o cut_n off_o a_o dog_n neck_n jehu_n do_v excellent_a service_n by_o root_n out_o the_o idolatrous_a house_n of_o ahab_n and_o destroy_v baal_n priest_n yet_o it_o be_v but_o murder_n in_o god_n account_n hosea_n 1.4_o because_o he_o seek_v himself_o and_o not_o god_n glory_n therein_o see_v bolton_n general_a direction_n for_o a_o comfortable_a walk_n with_o god_n p._n 149._o quest._n what_o thing_n can_v make_v a_o good_a action_n to_o become_v evil_a answ._n 1._o impenitency_n in_o any_o sin_n will_v stain_v any_o action_n be_v it_o in_o itself_o never_o so_o good_a isa._n 1.13_o to_o 16._o a_o evil_a end_n will_v defile_v a_o good_a action_n as_o to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 6.2_o 6._o unbelief_n make_v all_o action_n evil_a for_o heb._n 11.6_o when_o we_o either_o know_v not_o our_o warrant_n for_o it_o or_o believe_v not_o god_n acceptation_n of_o it_o rashness_n and_o indiscretion_n mar_v good_a action_n prov._n 19.2_o when_o we_o have_v not_o respect_n to_o the_o circum●ances_n of_o well-doing_n when_o good_a duty_n be_v do_v rude_o etc._n etc._n whereas_o we_o shall_v be_v wise_a to_o do_v good_a rom._n 16.19_o

meditation_n affection_n the_o action_n of_o this_o life_n be_v spiritual_a growth_n and_o increase_v in_o grace_n and_o virtue_n the_o maintenance_n of_o this_o life_n be_v hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o heavenly_a manna_n and_o water_n of_o life_n the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o very_a be_v of_o it_o be_v our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n by_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v as_o the_o soul_n to_o the_o body_n examine_v the_o light_n of_o god_n in_o thou_o for_o he_o be_v light_a and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n and_o if_o thou_o be_v his_o child_n thou_o be_v a_o child_n of_o light_n as_o thou_o grow_v in_o understand_v thy_o father_n will_n so_o thou_o grow_v in_o his_o image_n and_o be_v like_o christ_n thy_o elder_a brother_n and_o have_v his_o image_n renew_v in_o knowledge_n etc._n etc._n see_v whether_o thou_o grow_v up_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whether_o thy_o light_a shine_n before_o man_n mat._n 5.16_o 2_o cor._n 7.1_o whether_o thou_o cleanse_v thyself_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n see_v doctor_n tailor_n on_o tempt_v p._n 93._o quest._n what_o duty_n be_v we_o teach_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o adoption_n answ._n 1._o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o call_v be_v not_o vassal_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n to_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o king_n child_n rule_v over_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o evil_a custom_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o father_n presence_n do_v all_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n seek_v his_o glory_n by_o do_v his_o will_n mal._n 1.6_o strive_v to_o resemble_v christ_n our_o elder_a brother_n in_o all_o virtue_n and_o holy_a conversation_n for_o 1_o john_n 3.2_o 3._o love_n god_n word_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v by_o it_o in_o grace_n and_o knowledge_n it_o be_v the_o food_n whereby_o our_o father_n feed_v we_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o expect_v affliction_n and_o chastisement_n from_o our_o father_n heb._n 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faith_n and_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o we_o have_v god_n promise_v under_o his_o hand_n and_o seal_v that_o he_o will_v wash_v we_o from_o our_o iniquity_n receive_v we_o for_o his_o child_n remember_v our_o necessity_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o his_o kingdom_n now_o we_o much_o dishonour_v he_o if_o we_o question_v his_o performance_n of_o that_o which_o he_o have_v so_o free_o promise_v and_o confirm_v by_o covenant_n and_o seal_n 3._o it_o be_v a_o incitement_n to_o new_a obedience_n and_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o have_v solemn_o swear_v to_o fight_v against_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o have_v take_v press-money_n of_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v a_o foul_a fault_n to_o accept_v of_o a_o truce_n with_o satan_n 4._o it_o be_v a_o pledge_n or_o pawn_v of_o love_n and_o unity_n we_o must_v keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n for_o we_o be_v all_o baptize_v into_o one_o body_n we_o must_v not_o jar_v for_o we_o be_v brethren_n it_o be_v unnatural_a that_o the_o member_n of_o this_o mystical_a body_n shall_v be_v divide_v see_v ball_n on_o faith_n p._n 419._o quest._n by_o what_o argument_n may_v the_o lawfulness_n of_o infant-baptisme_n be_v prove_v answ._n first_o the_o infant_n of_o believe_a parent_n be_v under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n belong_v to_o christ_n body_n kingdom_n family_n therefore_o be_v to_o partake_v of_o the_o seal_n of_o this_o covenant_n or_o the_o distinguish_a badge_n between_o they_o who_o be_v under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o they_o who_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a argument_n will_v be_v clear_v by_o these_o five_o conclusion_n 1._o that_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v always_o be_v for_o the_o substance_n one_o and_o the_o same_o 2._o that_o god_n will_v have_v the_o infant_n of_o such_o as_o enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o he_o be_v count_v he_o as_o well_o as_o their_o parent_n 3._o god_n have_v ever_o since_o abraham_n time_n have_v a_o seal_n to_o be_v apply_v to_o such_o as_o enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o he_o 4._o by_o god_n own_o order_n the_o seed_n or_o infant_n of_o covenanter_n before_o christ_n time_n be_v to_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o seal_n of_o admission_n into_o his_o covenant_n as_o well_o as_o their_o parent_n 5._o the_o privilege_n of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o covenant_n since_o chtists_n time_n be_v as_o honourable_a large_a and_o comfortable_a both_o to_o themselves_o and_o their_o child_n as_o they_o be_v before_o christ_n time_n that_o the_o covenant_n be_v the_o same_o for_o substance_n both_o to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n be_v prove_v fi●st_n by_o the_o prophecy_n where_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v promise_v to_o the_o gentile_n when_o the_o gospel_n shall_v be_v preach_v

of_o they_o in_o infant_n the_o scripture_n be_v silent_a neither_o be_v there_o any_o mention_n in_o scripture_n that_o the_o jew_n infant_n do_v eat_v the_o passeover_n indeed_o when_o at_o the_o passeover_n their_o child_n ask_v they_o the_o meaning_n of_o that_o service_n they_o be_v to_o instruct_v they_o therein_o but_o there_o be_v neither_o precept_n nor_o precedent_n for_o their_o eat_n of_o it_o see_v mr._n marshal_n sermon_n about_o infant_n baptism_n object_n none_o be_v right_o baptize_v but_o those_o that_o be_v dip_v answ._n though_o dip_v may_v be_v use_v where_o the_o child_n be_v strong_a and_o the_o weather_n and_o climate_n be_v temperate_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a or_o essential_a to_o baptism_n as_o be_v prove_v by_o these_o argument_n that_o which_o christ_n the_o author_n of_o baptism_n require_v not_o that_o can_v be_v necessary_a to_o this_o sacrament_n but_o christ_n require_v not_o dip_v therefore_o hesychius_n stevens_n scapula_n and_o 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spiritual_a grace_n signify_v by_o baptism_n be_v sufficient_o express_v without_o dip_v then_o dip_v be_v not_o necessary_a but_o it_o be_v therefore_o the_o thing_n signify_v be_v the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v sufficient_o express_v by_o wash_v with_o water_n without_o dip_v 1_o pet._n 3.21_o 4._o the_o outward_a act_n of_o baptism_n signify_v the_o inward_a cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v express_v in_o scripture_n by_o sprinkle_v as_o heb._n 9.13_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n sprinkle_v the_o unclean_a etc._n etc._n heb._n 10.22_o have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n 1_o pet._n 1.2_o through_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o sprinkle_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n therefore_o dip_v be_v not_o necessary_a 5._o it_o may_v sometime_o be_v necessary_a to_o baptize_v sick_a and_o weak_a person_n but_o such_o can_v be_v dip_v without_o apparent_a hazard_n to_o their_o life_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a 6._o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o church_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v administer_v without_o give_v any_o just_a scandal_n but_o the_o meeting_n of_o many_o person_n man_n and_o woman_n and_o go_v naked_a into_o a_o river_n together_o can_v be_v do_v without_o scandal_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a object_n but_o the_o word_n baptize_v be_v derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o dip_v or_o die_v therefore_o wash_v or_o sprinkle_v be_v not_o baptise_v answ._n first_o we_o be_v not_o so_o much_o to_o respect_v whence_o word_n be_v derive_v as_o how_o they_o be_v use_v derivative_a word_n be_v oft_o of_o large_a extent_n than_o their_o primitive_n as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o proper_o signify_v a_o resound_a back_n again_o or_o catechise_v by_o way_n of_o question_n and_o answer_v yet_o in_o scripture_n it_o be_v oft_o take_v in_o a_o large_a sense_n for_o instruct_v grow_v man_n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n so_o luke_n 1.4_o act_n 18.25_o and_o 21.24_o rom._n 14.19_o gal._n 6.6_o so_o though_o baptism_n come_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o signify_v proper_o wash_v or_o dip_v yet_o it_o be_v take_v more_o large_o as_o be_v show_v before_o in_o several_a scripture_n for_o any_o kind_n of_o wash_v or_o cleanse_v where_o there_o be_v no_o dip_v second_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o whence_o baptize_v be_v derive_v signify_v as_o well_o to_o die_v as_o to_o dipp_n and_o probable_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v reference_n to_o that_o signification_n because_o by_o baptism_n we_o change_v our_o hue_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n wash_v we_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o make_v our_o soul_n as_o white_a as_o if_o they_o be_v new_o die_v object_n but_o christ_n and_o john_n and_o philip_n and_o the_o eunuch_n be_v say_v to_o go_v down_o into_o the_o water_n therefore_o wash_v and_o sprinkle_v be_v not_o sufficient_a without_o dip_v answ._n first_o a_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n without_o a_o precept_n bind_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n for_o christ_n wash_v his_o disciple_n foot_n before_o his_o supper_n and_o he_o administer_v it_o at_o night_n and_o only_o to_o twelve_o man_n etc._n etc._n yet_o be_v not_o we_o bind_v hereunto_o likewise_o the_o first_o christian_n sell_v their_o possession_n etc._n etc._n which_o we_o be_v not_o oblige_v to_o imitate_v act_v 2.44_o second_o the_o reason_n be_v not_o alike_o at_o first_o christian_n have_v no_o church_n nor_o font_n and_o multitude_n be_v to_o be_v baptize_v and_o they_o be_v grow_v man_n and_o woman_n and_o so_o be_v better_a able_a to_o endure_v it_o and_o the_o climate_n be_v hot_a but_o now_o we_o have_v font_n and_o child_n be_v baptize_v and_o they_o many_o time_n weak_a and_o infirm_a and_o our_o climate_n be_v cold_a and_o there_o will_v be_v danger_n in_o it_o three_o it_o be_v very_o improbable_a that_o all_o those_o in_o act._n 2._o that_o be_v convert_v and_o present_o baptize_v upon_o the_o place_n and_o the_o jailor_n and_o his_o family_n who_o be_v baptize_v at_o midnight_n in_o the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v be_v dip_v but_o rather_o wash_v or_o sprinkle_v see_v dr._n featlies_n dipper_n dip_v quest._n how_o be_v baptism_n necessary_a answ._n this_o be_v show_v before_o in_o part_n to_o which_o i_o now_o add_v that_o it_o be_v necessary_a 1._o as_o the_o lawful_a use_n thereof_o be_v a_o note_n whereby_o the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o false_a church_n not_o that_o the_o church_n of_o god_n can_v be_v a_o church_n without_o the_o sacrament_n for_o it_o may_v want_v baptism_n for_o a_o time_n and_o yet_o remain_v a_o true_a church_n as_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n want_v circumcision_n for_o forty_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n jos._n 5.6_o 2._o as_o it_o serve_v for_o necessary_a use_n to_o man_n of_o year_n that_o be_v baptize_v as_o 1._o to_o testify_v to_o the_o church_n and_o themselves_o that_o they_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o company_n of_o the_o faithful_a 2._o to_o testify_v their_o obedience_n to_o god_n command_n and_o their_o subjection_n to_o his_o ordinance_n which_o be_v appoint_v for_o their_o good_a 3._o to_o be_v a_o necessary_a prop_n to_o uphold_v their_o weakness_n a_o seal_n to_o confirm_v their_o faith_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o a_o instrument_n to_o convey_v christ_n to_o they_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n 3._o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o infant_n as_o it_o serve_v to_o admit_v they_o into_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o withal_o to_o signify_v their_o interest_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o consequent_o their_o interest_n to_o life_n everlasting_a quest._n be_v all_o then_o that_o die_v without_o it_o in_o the_o state_n of_o damnation_n answ._n no_o for._n first_o baptism_n be_v appoint_v by_o god_n to_o be_v no_o more_o than_o a_o seal_n annex_v unto_o and_o depend_v upon_o the_o covenant_n therefore_o we_o must_v put_v a_o difference_n between_o it_o and_o the_o covenant_n indeed_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o our_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v absolute_o necessary_a for_o none_o can_v be_v save_v unless_o they_o have_v god_n for_o their_o god_n but_o the_o sign_n thereof_o be_v not_o necessary_a for_o we_o may_v be_v within_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n though_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o sign_n and_o seal_v thereof_o in_o baptism_n second_o the_o bare_a want_n of_o baptism_n where_o it_o can_v be_v have_v be_v pardonable_a the_o thief_n on_o the_o cross_n be_v save_v though_o he_o be_v not_o baptise_a and_o so_o be_v many_o of_o the_o martyr_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n yet_o the_o

wilful_a contempt_n and_o careless_a neglect_n of_o this_o ordinance_n when_o it_o may_v convenient_o be_v have_v be_v dangerous_a and_o damnable_a and_o to_o such_o that_o threat_n belong_v gen._n 17.14_o that_o soul_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o three_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v free_a and_o not_o tie_v to_o the_o outward_a element_n joh._n 3.8_o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v i._n e._n god_n give_v grace_n when_o where_o and_o to_o who_o he_o please_v four_o infant_n bear_v of_o believe_a parent_n be_v holy_a before_o baptism_n and_o baptism_n be_v but_o a_o seal_n of_o that_o holiness_n 1_o cor._n 7.14_o yea_o to_o they_o belong_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n mark_v 10.14_o object_n they_o which_o be_v sanctify_v have_v faith_n which_o infant_n have_v not_o answ._n god_n say_v i_o will_v be_v thy_o god_n and_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o seed_n by_o virtue_n of_o which_o promise_v the_o parent_n lay_v hold_v of_o the_o covenant_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o child_n and_o the_o child_n believe_v because_o the_o father_n believe_v object_n infant_n be_v bear_v in_o original_a sin_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v holy_a answ._n every_o believe_a parent_n sustain_v a_o double_a person_n 1._o as_o descend_v from_o adam_n by_o corrupt_a seed_n and_o thus_o both_o himself_o and_o his_o child_n be_v corrupt_v 2._o as_o he_o be_v a_o holy_a and_o believe_a man_n ingraff_v by_o faith_n into_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n and_o thus_o by_o his_o faith_n his_o child_n come_v to_o be_v within_o the_o covenant_n and_o partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o privilege_n thereof_o and_o by_o the_o same_o faith_n he_o be_v a_o believer_n the_o guilt_n of_o original_a corruption_n in_o the_o infant_n be_v not_o impute_v to_o he_o to_o condemnation_n object_n other_o that_o will_v make_v it_o absolute_o necessary_a object_n john_n 3.5_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o 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for_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o engraff_n they_o be_v true_a member_n and_o can_v be_v quite_o cut_v off_o from_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n john_n 10.28_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o hold_v so_o to_o be_v in_o three_o respect_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o man_n because_o they_o be_v exclude_v from_o communion_n with_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o censure_n of_o the_o church_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n because_o what_o the_o church_n right_o bind_v on_o earth_n he_o bind_v in_o heaven_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o themselves_o because_o for_o a_o time_n they_o want_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o spirit_n till_o by_o true_a repentance_n they_o recover_v life_n again_o now_o though_o in_o these_o respect_v they_o be_v not_o esteem_v member_n yet_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v not_o whole_o cut_v off_o from_o the_o society_n of_o the_o

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receive_v christ_n and_o to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n with_o promise_n of_o salvation_n if_o they_o obey_v quest._n what_o be_v the_o inward_a call_n answ._n it_o be_v the_o action_n of_o god_n both_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n call_v out_o his_o elect_n by_o name_n particular_o and_o persuade_v they_o to_o separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o receive_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o devote_v themselves_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n quest._n why_o be_v our_o conversion_n term_v our_o call_n answ._n first_o because_o the_o mean_n whereby_o god_n work_v upon_o we_o ordinary_o be_v his_o word_n or_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o servant_n call_v upon_o we_o for_o amendment_n of_o life_n second_o because_o through_o the_o

mighty_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o voice_n of_o god_n servant_n speak_v out_o of_o the_o word_n be_v direct_v to_o our_o heart_n in_o particular_a with_o such_o life_n and_o power_n that_o thereby_o our_o dead_a heart_n be_v quicken_v and_o we_o receive_v the_o word_n of_o the_o minister_n as_o the_o very_a voice_n and_o word_n of_o christ._n three_o because_o god_n will_v hereby_o note_v unto_o we_o the_o easiness_n of_o the_o work_n he_o can_v do_v it_o with_o a_o word_n speak_v and_o in_o a_o instant_n convert_v a_o sinner_n quest._n but_o how_o may_v our_o effectual_a call_n be_v discern_v see_v wicked_a man_n may_v be_v affect_v with_o the_o word_n answ._n it_o may_v be_v discern_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o whereof_o some_o appear_v immediate_o other_o some_o a_o long_a time_n after_o quest._n what_o be_v those_o effect_n answ._n first_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o and_o willing_a confession_n of_o our_o sinne-guiltinesse_n join_v with_o a_o detestation_n of_o 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have_v free_o bestow_v upon_o they_o 2_o cor._n 2.12_o rom._n 8.15_o second_o god_n child_n be_v command_v to_o make_v their_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a 2_o pet._n 1.10_o neither_o be_v this_o a_o legal_a but_o a_o evangelical_n precept_n three_o the_o grace_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v of_o god_n have_v the_o nature_n and_o force_n of_o a_o earnest_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o inheritance_n that_o be_v promise_v they_o eph._n 1.14_o and_o 4.30_o see_v therefore_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v itself_o can_v be_v uncertain_a for_o nothing_o can_v make_v that_o certain_a which_o be_v uncertain_a itself_o four_o the_o certain_a knowledge_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bestow_v upon_o we_o be_v require_v as_o a_o necessary_a foundation_n to_o that_o joy_n and_o gratitude_n that_o god_n expect_v from_o we_o 1_o pet._n 1.6_o 8._o five_o a_o conscience_n purify_v from_o dead_a work_n do_v necessary_o infer_v a_o certain_a knowledge_n of_o grace_n heb._n 10.20_o rom._n 8.26_o and_o 9.2_o six_o this_o be_v express_o affirm_v of_o the_o faithful_a and_o that_o from_o such_o reason_n as_o be_v common_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a 2_o cor._n 13.5_o 1_o john_n 3.14_o and_o 4_o 16._o and_o 5.20_o quest._n by_o what_o sign_n may_v this_o certainty_n of_o our_o vocation_n be_v confirm_v to_o we_o answ._n first_o by_o the_o constant_a inclination_n of_o our_o will_n to_o god_n as_o to_o our_o chief_a good_a psalm_n 119.57_o for_o no_o man_n can_v place_v his_o chief_a happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n except_o he_o be_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o convert_v from_o the_o idol_n which_o he_o have_v former_o set_v up_o in_o his_o heart_n second_o by_o a_o purpose_n and_o readiness_n of_o mind_n to_o hearken_v to_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n 1_o sam._n 3.10_o act._n 9.6_o psa._n 40.8_o 9_o for_o hereby_o we_o answer_v to_o the_o call_v of_o god_n psa._n 26.7_o 8._o three_o by_o a_o earnest_a longing_n after_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 2.2_o for_o by_o this_o word_n we_o be_v call_v and_o regenerate_v 1_o pet._n 1.23_o four_o by_o our_o sincere_a love_n to_o they_o who_o be_v beget_v to_o god_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n 1_o joh._n 3.41_o quest_n what_o mean_n be_v we_o to_o use_v that_o we_o way_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o holy_a call_n ans._n though_o god_n be_v many_o time_n find_v of_o those_o that_o seek_v he_o not_o yet_o there_o be_v several_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o ordinary_o if_o we_o will_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o heavenly_a call_n as_o 1._o we_o must_v prize_v god_n word_n above_o all_o earthly_a treasure_n psa._n 119.14_o for_o

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be_v the_o near_a provocation_n unto_o lust_n answ._n first_o light_z vain_a and_o immodest_a set_n out_o of_o the_o body_n o●_n carriage_n of_o it_o as_o by_o gayrish_n wanton_a and_o new_a fangle_a attire_n curl_v frizle_v and_o powder_v the_o hair_n paint_v and_o spot_v the_o face_n lay_v out_o naked_a breast_n mince_v with_o the_o foot_n ezek._n 16.49_o prov._n 7.10_o 1_o tim._n 2.9_o 1_o pet._n 3.3_o 1_o cor._n 11.14_o 2_o king_n 9.30_o jer._n 4.30_o isa._n 3.16_o etc._n etc._n zeph._n 1.8_o quest._n may_v not_o such_o as_o have_v some_o deformity_n in_o the_o body_n labour_n to_o cover_v it_o answ._n yea_o so_o as_o they_o set_v not_o a_o new_a form_n upon_o the_o body_n for_o dissemble_v be_v as_o unlawful_a in_o deed_n as_o in_o word_n second_o keep_v company_n with_o wanton_a and_o unclean_a person_n frequent_v of_o lewd_a house_n especial_o at_o unseasonable_a time_n gen._n 39.10_o psal._n 50.18_o prov._n 5.8_o and_o 7.7_o 8_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 5.5_o 7._o three_o immodest_a and_o filthy_a speak_n or_o sing_v unclean_a song_n eph._n 4.29_o and_o 5.3_o 4._o col._n 3.8_o four_o read_v unchaste_a and_o filthy_a book_n fit_a to_o be_v burn_v as_o those_o be_v act_v 19.19_o five_o idle_a and_o curious_a look_v of_o man_n upon_o woman_n or_o woman_n upon_o man_n gen._n 6.2_o and_o 39.7_o and_o 34.1_o 2._o six_o look_v upon_o lascivious_a and_o filthy_a picture_n or_o unseemly_a behaviour_n use_v in_o stage-plays_a etc._n etc._n numb_a 25.1.2_o 3._o ezek._n 23.14_o eph._n 5.3_o 4._o seven_o mix_v dance_v of_o man_n and_o woman_n together_o wherein_o light_n and_o immodest_a behaviour_n be_v use_v exod._n 32.6_o job_n 21.11_o 12._o mark_v 6.21_o 22._o eight_o wear_v of_o apparel_n not_o fit_a for_o the_o sex_n that_o they_o may_v the_o more_o easy_o commit_v filthiness_n deut._n 22.5_o job_n 24.15_o gen._n 38.15_o nine_o wanton_a kiss_n and_o unchaste_a dalliance_n gen._n 39.12_o prov._n 7.13_o deut._n 25.11_o 12._o ten_o move_v entice_a and_o persuade_v to_o the_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n as_o gen._n 39.7_o 10._o prov._n 7.13_o etc._n etc._n elton_n on_o the_o commandment_n quest._n what_o mean_n be_v we_o to_o use_v for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o chastity_n answ._n first_o a_o constant_a and_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o private_a religious_a exercise_n as_o read_v pray_v meditate_v etc._n etc._n will_v so_o purify_v the_o heart_n and_o sweeten_v the_o soul_n with_o divine_a comfort_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o confirm_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o beat_v down_o tentation_n by_o mean_n whereof_o a_o christian_a shall_v be_v conqueror_n over_o they_o second_o painfulness_n in_o one_o calling_n will_v divert_v the_o mind_n from_o all_o inflame_a fancy_n and_o find_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n so_o much_o employment_n in_o thing_n of_o a_o lawful_a and_o useful_a nature_n that_o there_o will_v be_v no_o leisure_n for_o wicked_a and_o unlawful_a conceit_n otia_fw-la si_fw-la tollas_fw-la etc._n etc._n three_o temperance_n in_o diet_n be_v a_o great_a furtherance_n to_o the_o chastity_n of_o the_o body_n as_o withdraw_v the_o fuel_n put_v out_o the_o fire_n fullness_n of_o bread_n will_v make_v a_o man_n a_o unclean_a sodomite_n ezek._n 16.49_o beat_v down_o thy_o body_n by_o abstinence_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o four_o to_o prevent_v uncleanness_n we_o must_v shun_v the_o corner_n of_o the_o harlot_n house_n and_o resolute_o avoid_v the_o society_n of_o such_o as_o may_v entice_v we_o to_o wickedness_n we_o must_v pull_v out_o the_o right_a eye_n mat._n 5.29_o for_o prov._n 6.29_o dalliance_n will_v breed_v whoredom_n fly_v fornication_n 1_o cor._n 6.18_o as_o joseph_n do_v gen._n 39.10_o 12._o five_o if_o these_o prevail_v not_o we_o must_v have_v recourse_n to_o marriage_n and_o to_o the_o due_a and_o lawful_a enjoyment_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 7.2_o whatelies_n brid-bush_n six_o because_o from_o the_o heart_n issue_n adultery_n we_o must_v get_v a_o pure_a heart_n make_v the_o inside_n first_o clean_o and_o let_v thy_o soul_n become_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n to_o love_n and_o cleave_v to_o he_o seven_o preserve_v in_o thy_o soul_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n eccl._n 7.28_o he_o that_o be_v good_a before_o ●od_n shall_v be_v preserve_v prov._n 2.10_o 16._o if_o knowledge_n enter_v into_o thy_o soul_n thou_o shall_v avoid_v her_o snare_n consider_v god_n presence_n who_o see_v thou_o eight_o hearty_a love_n betwixt_o marry_a person_n be_v a_o great_a preserver_n of_o chastity_n prov._n 5.19_o 20._o nine_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n appoint_v by_o god_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o thy_o chastity_n as_o 1._o resist_v lustful_a thought_n at_o first_o busy_v thy_o mind_n in_o holy_a thought_n prov._n 23.26_o 27._o 2._o consider_v thy_o call_n to_o and_o profession_n of_o christianity_n by_o both_o which_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o holiness_n 3._o remember_v that_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n be_v short_a but_o the_o gnaw_a of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n will_v continue_v to_o eternity_n 4._o apply_v the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n especial_o such_o place_n of_o it_o as_o tend_v direct_o to_o the_o cut_n down_o of_o this_o sin_n 5._o fly_v to_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o if_o thou_o be_v strong_o assault_v complain_v to_o he_o as_o a_o woman_n tell_v her_o husband_n to_o be_v rid_v of_o a_o temp●e●_n 6._o if_o these_o prevail_v not_o see_v whether_o thou_o have_v not_o be_v guilty_a of_o uncleanness_n before_o marriage_n if_o so_o thou_o must_v true_o repent_v of_o it_o for_o marriage_n without_o repentance_n abate_v not_o the_o power_n of_o lust_n and_o therefore_o thou_o must_v with_o many_o prayer_n and_o tear_n beg_v pardon_n thou_o must_v as_o it_o be_v wash_v thyself_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a repentance_n 1_o cor._n 6.9_o 11._o 7._o get_v sound_a knowledge_n in_o the_o wo●d_n of_o god_n which_o be_v a_o excellent_a

one_o that_o must_v undertake_v this_o mediation_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o which_o be_v otherwise_o also_o most_o requisite_a as_o well_o for_o the_o better_a preservation_n of_o the_o integrity_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n in_o the_o godhead_n as_o for_o the_o high_a advancement_n of_o mankind_n by_o mean_n of_o that_o relation_n which_o the_o second_o person_n the_o mediator_n do_v bear_v unto_o his_o father_n for_o if_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n shall_v thus_o have_v dwell_v in_o any_o humane_a person_n there_o shall_v then_o a_o four_o person_n have_v be_v necessary_o add_v to_o the_o godhead_n and_o if_o any_o of_o the_o three_o person_n beside_o the_o second_o have_v be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n there_o shall_v have_v be_v two_o son_n in_o the_o trinity_n whereas_o now_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o son_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v but_o one_o person_n be_v consequent_o but_o one_o son_n and_o so_o there_o be_v no_o alteration_n at_o all_o make_v in_o 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intercede_v for_o we_o his_o prayer_n on_o earth_n be_v attend_v with_o great_a cry_n and_o groan_n and_o debase_v of_o himself_o but_o this_o in_o heaven_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o presentation_n of_o his_o will_n that_o what_o he_o have_v pray_v for_o and_o obtain_v for_o his_o people_n shall_v be_v apply_v to_o they_o four_o consider_v the_o adjunct_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n he_o be_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedech_n psal._n 110.4_o heb._n 7.17_o which_o do_v imply_v 1._o the_o conjoin_v of_o the_o kingly_a power_n to_o the_o priesthood_n which_o be_v forbid_v by_o the_o lord_n king_n uzziah_n be_v smite_v for_o meddle_v with_o the_o priest_n office_n have_v christ_n only_o sanctify_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o we_o without_o this_o kingly_a office_n we_o shall_v still_o be_v under_o the_o power_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o shall_v have_v want_v a_o spiritual_a prince_n of_o glory_n against_o that_o prince_n of_o darkness_n 2._o it_o imply_v 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of_o christ_n sacrifice_n answ._n first_o it_o have_v infinite_a worth_n in_o it_o so_o that_o if_o god_n have_v so_o ordain_v it_o will_v have_v procure_v reconciliation_n for_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o that_o because_o the_o person_n offer_v be_v god_n as_o well_o as_o man_n hence_o rom._n 8.33_o 34._o 2._o it_o be_v of_o infinite_a worth_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o gracious_a readiness_n and_o willingness_n of_o he_o that_o do_v offer_v it_o 3._o it_o have_v infinite_a worth_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n offer_v which_o be_v no_o less_o than_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n himself_o second_o though_o christ_n offer_v up_o himself_o a_o sacrifice_n yet_o the_o appplication_n of_o it_o must_v be_v in_o such_o a_o way_n as_o god_n have_v appoint_v which_o be_v not_o do_v till_o it_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n for_o so_o the_o father_n have_v appoint_v that_o this_o price_n shall_v reach_v to_o none_o but_o those_o that_o believe_v 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sacrament_n offer_v himself_o to_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o we_o take_v he_o so_o to_o be_v by_o our_o subject_n of_o ourselves_o to_o his_o ordinance_n four_o by_o the_o law_n and_o ordinance_n which_o christ_n have_v give_v to_o his_o church_n it_o be_v the_o part_n of_o a_o lord_n to_o give_v law_n and_o he_o be_v their_o lord_n in_o special_a to_o who_o he_o give_v law_n but_o god_n word_n wherein_o those_o law_n be_v contain_v be_v in_o special_a give_v to_o the_o church_n psal._n 147.19_o 20._o hence_o the_o church_n be_v style_v the_o pillar_n and_o ground_n of_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 3.15_o five_o by_o a_o special_a care_n which_o he_o take_v of_o his_o church_n 1_o tim._n 4.10_o dr._n gouge_n on_o heb._n quest._n whether_o may_v our_o parochial_a assembly_n in_o england_n be_v call_v church_n

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evidence_n of_o our_o grace_n be_v a_o good_a mean_n of_o comfort_v other_o for_o its_o matter_n of_o great_a joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o the_o godly_a who_o see_v or_o hear_v of_o it_o as_o 1._o of_o our_o faith_n and_o love_n rom._n 1.11_o 12._o 1_o thes._n 3.6_o 7._o phil._n 2.1_o philem_n 7._o 2_o cor._n 7.7_o 2._o our_o constancy_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o work_v of_o the_o lord_n 1_o thes._n 3.8_o 9_o col._n 4.11_o 2_o john_n 4.3_o john_n 4._o phil._n 2.19_o six_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o they_o be_v another_o mean_n and_o that_o 1._o for_o comfort_v to_o be_v convey_v into_o their_o heart_n so_o do_v paul_n col._n 2.1_o 2._o 2._o that_o god_n will_v give_v we_o the_o gift_n of_o comfort_v other_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o learned_a promise_a isa._n 50.4_o seven_o consider_v the_o person_n who_o be_v fit_a to_o be_v comfort_v as_o 1._o in_o general_n god_n people_n above_o all_o other_o its_z their_o portion_n and_o bread_n which_o we_o must_v not_o give_v to_o dog_n isa._n 48.22_o with_o ch_z 40.1_o 2._o so_o christ_n mat._n 9.22_o 2._o weak_a and_o faint_a soul_n 1_o thes._n 5.14_o comfort_v the_o feeble_a mind_v etc._n etc._n isa._n 35.3_o 4._o strong_a than_o the_o weak_a hand_n etc._n etc._n so_o do_v god_n himself_o 2_o cor._n 7.6_o contrary_n be_v reprove_v ●zek_n 34.4_o 3._o mourner_n for_o sin_n or_o for_o want_n of_o god_n presence_n and_o for_o misery_n 1._o mourner_n for_o sin_n who_o be_v deep_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n thereof_o and_o in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n displeasure_n so_o do_v peter_n act._n 2.37_o 38._o and_o paul_n act._n 16.29_o 30_o 31._o and_o christ_n luk._n 7.37_o 48._o he_o have_v pronounce_v such_o bless_a mat._n 5.4_o and_o isa._n 57.18_o 2._o mourner_n for_o want_n of_o god_n presence_n and_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n such_o have_v need_n of_o comfort_n the_o bridegroom_n be_v take_v from_o they_o mat._n 9.15_o 3._o mourner_n for_o misery_n ought_v to_o be_v comfort_v as_o the_o 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the_o ear_n and_o a_o jubilee_n in_o the_o heart_n 4._o it_o be_v needful_a to_o quiet_a and_o compose_v the_o spirit_n of_o other_o when_o inward_o disquiet_v and_o perplex_v they_o cause_v a_o calm_a in_o a_o tempest_n 5._o to_o establish_v confirm_v and_o settle_v other_o that_o be_v in_o a_o good_a frame_n of_o spirit_n to_o hold_v their_o spirit_n fast_o from_o be_v shake_v paul_n write_v his_o consolatory_a epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n that_o they_o may_v stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 16.13_o to_o the_o ephesian_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v carry_v about_o with_o every_o wind_n of_o doctrine_n eph._n 4_o 14._o to_o the_o colossian_n that_o they_o may_v be_v root_v and_o build_v up_o in_o christ_n and_o establish_v in_o the_o faith_n col._n 2.6_o 7._o he_o send_v timothy_n to_o the_o thessalonian_n to_o establish_v and_o comfort_v they_o concern_v their_o faith_n 1_o thes._n 3.2_o 6._o it_o be_v commodious_a to_o edify_v other_o in_o their_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n comfort_v as_o well_o as_o council_n build_v man_n up_o further_o into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n for_o it_o corroborate_v the_o heart_n heighten_v their_o spirit_n with_o paul_n to_o forget_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v behind_o etc._n etc._n phil._n 3.13_o paul_n exhort_v the_o thessalonian_n to_o comfort_n and_o edify_v one_o another_o i._n e._n to_o edify_v by_o comfort_v 1_o thes._n 5.11_o for_o 1._o comfort_n be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o duty_n as_o hezekiahs_n comfortable_a word_n be_v to_o the_o levit●s_n that_o teach_v the_o good_a knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n 2_o chron._n 30.22_o and_o to_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n to_o animate_v they_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o king_n of_o assiria_n 2_o chron._n 32.6_o 7_o 8._o 2._o it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o lead_v other_o forward_o on_o towards_o perfection_n hence_o they_o be_v join_v together_o 2_o cor._n 13.11_o be_v perfect_a be_v of_o good_a comfort_n 2._o comfort_n may_v be_v needful_a also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o body_n of_o other_o or_o outward_a man_n which_o will_v perish_v in_o their_o affliction_n be_v not_o their_o soul_n strengthen_v by_o comfort_n to_o stand_v under_o the_o pressure_n thereof_o second_o the_o second_o reason_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o misery_n of_o they_o that_o want_v comfort_n it_o be_v a_o sad_a thing_n to_o be_v in_o affliction_n and_o to_o have_v no_o comforter_n we_o to_o he_o that_o be_v alone_o eccles._n 4.10_o it_o much_o aggravate_v david_n trouble_n psal._n 69.19_o 20._o and_o 143.3_o 4._o and_o zion_n misery_n lam._n 1.2_o 8_o 16_o 17_o 21._o so_o solomon_n judge_v it_o eccles._n 4.1_o it_o be_v the_o jew_n sad_a case_n in_o their_o captivity_n isa._n 54.11_o and_o niniveh_n in_o her_o ruin_n nah._n 3.7_o three_o from_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o duty_n in_o itself_o it_o be_v a_o high_a and_o honourable_a employment_n to_o comfort_v other_o for_o 1._o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n to_o comfort_v poor_a soul_n isa._n 57.15_o 2_o cor._n 7.6_o he_o glory_v in_o it_o as_o in_o a_o title_n of_o excellency_n 2_o cor._n 1.3_o isa._n 51.12_o v_o 3._o ps._n 103.13_o isa._n 66.13_o and_o 49.15_o to_o comfort_n be_v the_o act_n as_o of_o the_o deity_n so_o of_o the_o trinity_n and_o of_o every_o person_n in_o it_o 1._o of_o god_n the_o father_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n 2_o corinth_n 1.3_o 2._o of_o god_n the_o son_n for_o he_o as_o god-man_n and_o mediator_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o consolation_n phil._n 2.1_o if_o there_o be_v any_o consolation_n in_o christ_n he_o take_v it_o for_o grant_v that_o there_o be_v so_o 2_o cor._n 1.5_o john_n 14.18_o and_o

be_v make_v one_o with_o he_o or_o unite_v to_o he_o as_o a_o child_n to_o his_o father_n 1_o joh._n 1.3_o so_o that_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n be_v 1._o to_o see_v he_o in_o his_o work_n 2._o to_o hear_v he_o in_o his_o word_n 3._o to_o speak_v to_o he_o by_o prayer_n and_o praise_n 4._o to_o walk_v with_o he_o in_o meditation_n of_o his_o presence_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o evidence_n or_o sign_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o with_o jesus_n christ_n answ._n first_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n give_v to_o we_o 1_o joh._n 3.24_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o he_o abide_v in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o so_o 1_o joh._n 4.13_o quest._n how_o do_v we_o know_v this_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n give_v we_o answ._n first_o as_o the_o inward_a immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o divine_a communion_n with_o we_o for_o 1._o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n ephes._n 2.22_o 2._o christ_n supply_v his_o absence_n from_o his_o church_n by_o his_o spirit_n joh._n 14.15_o 17_o 25_o 26._o and_o 16.17_o 18._o second_o as_o a_o anoint_v teach_v we_o all_o thing_n 1_o joh._n 2.27_o reveal_v to_o we_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 2.12_o and_o illuminate_v we_o with_o light_a to_o receive_v they_o yea_o sometime_o the_o spirit_n evidence_n our_o fellowship_n with_o god_n by_o such_o a_o clear_a bright_a and_o immediate_a way_n that_o it_o wonderful_o assure_v we_o hereof_o joh._n 14.21_o 22_o 23._o three_o as_o a_o witness_n with_o our_o spirit_n rom._n 8.15_o 16._o four_o as_o a_o seal_n upon_o our_o heart_n ephes._n 1.13_o five_o as_o the_o earnest_n and_o first-fruit_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o endless_a communion_n with_o god_n in_o glory_n ephes._n 1.14_o rom._n 8.23_o six_o as_o the_o original_a cause_n and_o root_n of_o all_o these_o spiritual_a fruit_n which_o be_v only_o find_v in_o they_o that_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n gal._n 5.22_o 23._o quest._n but_o by_o what_o sign_n may_v we_o know_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v give_v we_o answ._n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v give_v we_o than_o 1._o we_o be_v or_o have_v be_v effectual_o convince_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o own_o natural_a misery_n and_o of_o christ_n supernatural_a alsufficiency_n to_o remove_v it_o joh._n 16.7_o to_o 12._o 2._o we_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 6.11_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o quicken_a the_o new_a man_n in_o we_o rom._n 8.13_o 11._o 3._o we_o be_v act_v guide_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.14_o 4._o we_o mind_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.5_o our_o thought_n project_n contrivement_n etc._n etc._n do_v habitual_o fix_v here_o 5._o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o spirit_n can_v bring_v forth_o bad_a fruit_n not_o be_v barren_a ephes._n 5.9_o gal._n 5.22_o 23._o 6._o we_o combat_v by_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.17_o 7._o we_o be_v strengthen_v to_o every_o good_a word_n and_o work_n with_o might_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n by_o the_o spirit_n ephes._n 3.16_o col._n 1.10_o 11._o and_o particular_o by_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v notable_o enable_v unto_o prayer_n against_o all_o our_o infirmity_n rom._n 8.15_o 26_o 27._o second_o the_o true_a abide_n of_o the_o ancient_a primitive_a truth_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n in_o we_o be_v another_o sign_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o carry_v aside_o to_o unsound_a new_a fangle_a opinion_n 1_o joh._n 2.22_o 23_o 24._o all_o novelty_n in_o doctrine_n be_v to_o be_v censure_v by_o primitive_a truth_n and_o bring_v to_o the_o ancient_a standard_n for_o their_o regulation_n quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v that_o we_o sincere_o abide_v in_o the_o truth_n answ._n first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o cordial_a love_n to_o the_o truth_n 2_o thes._n 2.10_o contrary_n in_o those_o 2_o tim._n 4.3_o 4._o second_o a_o conscientious_a care_n to_o do_v nothing_o against_o the_o truth_n but_o any_o thing_n for_o it_o 2_o cor._n 13.8_o 2_o joh._n 10.11_o three_o a_o earnest_n contend_v for_o the_o faith_n once_o deliver_v to_o the_o saint_n jude_n 3._o not_o for_o new_a upstart_n doctrine_n and_o new-coyned_n opinion_n four_o a_o bear_a witness_n to_o the_o truth_n both_o verbal_o and_o real_o in_o the_o worst_a time_n and_o against_o the_o great_a danger_n so_o paul_n phil._n 1.17_o and_o so_o rev._n 2.13_o yea_o christ_n himself_o bear_v witness_v to_o the_o truth_n even_o unto_o death_n joh._n 18.37_o three_o true_a confession_n that_o jesus_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v a_o evidence_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n 1_o joh._n 4.15_o object_n but_o how_o can_v this_o be_v do_v not_o the_o devil_n confess_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n mar._n 1.24_o luke_n 4.34_o 41._o and_o hypocrite_n mat._n 7.22.23_o answ._n there_o be_v a_o double_a confess_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1._o dogmatic_a arise_v mere_o from_o the_o assent_v act_n of_o faith_n that_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n touch_v jesus_n christ._n so_o devil_n and_o hypocrite_n may_v confess_v christ_n tit._n 1.16_o and_o in_o opinion_n they_o know_v he_o luke_n 4.41_o this_o may_v be_v without_o any_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o christ._n 2._o fiducial_a arise_v not_o only_a from_o the_o assent_v but_o also_o from_o the_o apply_v act_n of_o faith_n when_o we_o confess_v christ_n with_o confidence_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o salvation_n this_o be_v here_o mean_v quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v when_o we_o fiducial_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n answ._n 1._o if_o we_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n record_v touch_v christ_n 1_o joh._n 5.10_o 11._o 2._o if_o we_o appy_a christ_n to_o ourselves_o rest_v and_o live_v upon_o he_o according_a to_o that_o record_n joh._n 1.11_o 12._o gal._n 2.20_o 3._o if_o we_o confess_v christ_n thus_o apply_v not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o deed_n also_o tit._n 1.16_o mat._n 7.21_o 4._o if_o we_o confess_v christ_n even_o to_o suffering_n and_o to_o death_n act_v 20.23_o 24._o and_o 21.13_o rev._n 2.13_o four_o not_o do_v or_o practise_v of_o sin_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n 2_o joh._n 3.6_o 8._o five_o unfeigned_a love_n to_o god_n and_o dwell_v therein_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o our_o true_a communion_n with_o god_n 1_o joh._n 4.16_o for_o 1._o our_o true_a love_n to_o god_n denote_v a_o reciprocation_n of_o mutual_a affection_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o 1_o joh._n 4.19_o 2._o it_o imply_v a_o reciprocation_n of_o the_o genuine_a fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o love_n mutual_o god_n love_v we_o adop_n redeem_v call_v sanctify_v justify_v and_o glorify_v we_o we_o love_v god_n trust_v in_o he_o fear_n obey_v he_o etc._n etc._n both_o these_o import_n spiritual_a communion_n with_o god_n quest._n how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o true_o dwell_v in_o god_n love_n answ._n 1._o when_o we_o love_v god_n with_o a_o intensive_a love_n luke_n 10.27_o that_o be_v with_o all_o within_o we_o 2._o when_o we_o love_v god_n with_o a_o predominant_a love_n that_o overcome_v our_o love_n to_o all_o other_o object_n beside_o god_n psal._n 97.10_o mat._n 10.37_o with_o luke_n 14_o 26._o rev._n 21.11_o 3._o when_o we_o love_v god_n obediential_o so_o as_o willing_o to_o obey_v all_o his_o command_n joh._n 14.15_o 1_o joh._n 5.3_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o 4._o when_o we_o love_v he_o invincible_o so_o that_o our_o love_n can_v be_v quench_v or_o conquer_v but_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o endure_v any_o thing_n for_o his_o sake_n cant._n 8.6_o 7._o act_n 20.23_o 24._o and_o 21.13_o 5._o when_o we_o love_v he_o continual_o ephes._n 6.24_o six_o walk_v in_o light_n and_o not_o in_o darkness_n evidence_v our_o communion_n with_o god_n 1_o joh._n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v that_o we_o walk_v thus_o answ._n 1._o when_o we_o be_v effectual_o translate_v from_o darkness_n to_o light_n act_v 26.18_o col._n 1.13_o ephes._n 5.8_o 2._o when_o we_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n rom._n 13.12_o etc._n etc._n when_o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o light_n eph._n 5.9_o 3._o when_o we_o shun_v all_o fellowship_n with_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o other_o eph._n 5.11_o 4._o when_o we_o love_v the_o light_n and_o come_v to_o it_o that_o our_o deed_n may_v be_v manifest_v to_o be_v of_o god_n joh._n 3.20_o 21._o seven_o walk_v as_o christ_n or_o chief_a captain_n heb._n 2.10_o walk_v be_v another_o sign_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n 1_o joh._n 2.6_o

thing_n according_a to_o their_o nature_n and_o capacity_n they_o shall_v never_o deceive_v we_o if_o we_o require_v nothing_o of_o they_o above_o their_o nature_n confidence_n be_v good_a according_a to_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o subject_n that_o it_o repose_v upon_o wherefore_o confidence_n in_o god_n the_o only_a sovereign_a good_a perfect_a solid_a immutable_a be_v the_o best_a of_o all_o and_o the_o only_a thing_n that_o can_v give_v assurance_n and_o content_a to_o the_o soul._n he_o that_o be_v blessed_v with_o that_o confidence_n be_v half_a in_o paradise_n already_o he_o be_v firm_a safe_a meek_a serene_a and_o too_o strong_a for_o all_o his_o enemy_n psal._n 84.12_o god_n be_v to_o he_o a_o sun_n to_o give_v he_o light_n heat_n life_n and_o plenty_n of_o all_o good_n and_o a_o shield_n to_o guard_v he_o and_o shelter_v he_o from_o all_o evil_n he_o give_v he_o grace_v in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o next_o o_o lord_n of_o host_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o thou_o dr._n du_n moulin_n of_o contentment_n chap._n xlii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o the_o conflict_n or_o combat_v between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n quest._n how_o will_v it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o conflict_n in_o every_o regenerate_a person_n answ._n by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n as_o gal._n 5.17_o the_o fl●sh_n lust_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 7.19_o 22.23_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o spiritual_a conflict_n answ._n it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o continual_a combat_n between_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o the_o part_n regenerate_v the_o spirit_n with_o all_o the_o holy_a quality_n grace_n and_o motion_n thereof_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o contrariety_n in_o nature_n and_o conjunction_n in_o place_n whereby_o they_o mutual_o lust_n and_o strive_v one_o against_o the_o other_o the_o flesh_n willing_a and_o embrace_v that_o evil_a which_o the_o spirir_fw-fr nill_v and_o hate_v and_o nill_v and_o shun_v that_o good_a which_o the_o spirit_n will_v and_o affect_v and_o contrariwise_o for_o in_o this_o conflict_n they_o mutual_o assault_v each_o other_o with_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n so_o that_o as_o the_o one_o get_v the_o other_o lose_v as_o one_o gather_v strength_n the_o other_o be_v weaken_v as_o in_o a_o pair_n of_o scale_n when_o own_o rise_v the_o other_o fall_v they_o be_v like_o light_n and_o darkness_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n answ._n the_o principal_a cause_n be_v god_n will_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n for_o which_o purpose_n he_o do_v not_o perfect_a our_o sanctification_n in_o this_o life_n but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o leave_v we_o in_o part_n unregenerate_v quest._n but_o why_o do_v not_o the_o lord_n who_o can_v easy_o have_v do_v it_o perfect_a sanctification_n in_o we_o at_o first_o as_o he_o do_v by_o his_o only_a word_n at_o first_o create_v and_o make_v we_o perfect_a answ._n be_v there_o no_o other_o reason_n but_o that_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o most_o wise_a will_n it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o satisfy_v we_o for_o he_o best_o know_v what_o to_o give_v and_o when_o to_o give_v but_o yet_o divers_a reason_n may_v be_v assign_v for_o it_o as_o first_o this_o course_n be_v most_o profitable_a both_o for_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o advance_n of_o our_o good_a quest._n how_o do_v it_o more_o manifest_a and_o magnify_v god_n glory_n answ._n that_o the_o weak_a we_o be_v in_o our_o regenerate_a part_n and_o the_o strong_a the_o flesh_n be_v and_o all_o other_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o more_o clear_o god_n wisdom_n shine_v forth_o in_o strengthen_v this_o weak_a part_n and_o enable_v it_o to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n yea_o in_o cause_v it_o to_o obtain_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n put_v all_o its_o mighty_a enemy_n to_o flight_n this_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o suffer_v the_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o molest_v paul_n 2_o cor._n 12.9_o that_o his_o grace_n may_v be_v perfect_v in_o the_o apostle_n weakness_n 2._o god_n be_v more_o glorify_v when_o as_o we_o see_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o our_o frailty_n and_o the_o many_o infirmity_n of_o our_o spiritual_a part_n be_v move_v hereby_o to_o attribute_v all_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o the_o alone_a mercy_n of_o god_n both_o in_o the_o respect_n of_o the_o beginning_n and_o perfect_v thereof_o and_o utter_o deny_v our_o own_o self_n and_o all_o our_o righteousness_n do_v whole_o rely_v upon_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n whereas_o if_o there_o be_v in_o we_o perfect_a sanctification_n we_o shall_v hardly_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v all_o in_o all_o in_o our_o salvation_n 3._o the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n be_v more_o manifest_v and_o glorify_v when_o as_o he_o do_v his_o great_a work_n by_o contrary_a mean_n and_o cause_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n will_v rather_o hinder_v they_o therefore_o he_o will_v have_v we_o blind_a that_o we_o may_v see_v and_o foolish_a that_o we_o may_v be_v wise_a etc._n etc._n he_o will_v give_v blessedness_n to_o we_o who_o have_v so_o many_o want_n and_o corruption_n yea_o make_v our_o imperfection_n to_o serve_v as_o mean_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o happiness_n this_o do_v exceed_o magnify_v his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n 4._o we_o be_v hereby_o make_v more_o thankful_a to_o the_o lord_n and_o more_o cheerful_a in_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n when_o notwithstanding_o our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n we_o be_v support_v and_o save_v then_o if_o he_o shall_v at_o first_o endue_v we_o with_o all_o perfection_n for_o the_o more_o we_o have_v find_v the_o want_n of_o god_n benefit_n the_o more_o we_o prize_v they_o and_o so_o be_v the_o more_o thankful_a for_o they_o so_o it_o be_v with_o st._n paul_n when_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o have_v be_v lead_v captive_a to_o sin_n rom._n 7.24_o 25._o how_o do_v he_o break_v forth_o into_o thankfulness_n i_o thank_v god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n 5._o hereby_o we_o more_o glorify_v god_n when_o we_o be_v assure_v by_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o resist_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o begin_v increase_v and_o continue_v they_o in_o we_o whereas_o otherwise_o we_o will_v think_v they_o to_o be_v some_o natural_a faculty_n and_o ability_n and_o not_o give_v we_o of_o god_n quest._n how_o be_v this_o conflict_n profitable_a for_o our_o good_a answ._n 1._o because_o its_o a_o notable_a mean_n to_o train_v we_o up_o in_o humility_n which_o be_v a_o grace_n most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o we_o see_v and_o consider_v what_o a_o miserable_a spoil_n sin_n have_v make_v of_o all_o those_o grace_n and_o excellent_a endowment_n which_o we_o have_v by_o creation_n how_o it_o have_v poison_v and_o corrupt_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n how_o it_o have_v make_v we_o unfit_a for_o any_o good_a and_o prone_a to_o all_o evil_a which_o corruption_n do_v in_o a_o great_a measure_n remain_v in_o we_o after_o regeneration_n darken_n our_o understanding_n defile_v our_o conscience_n pervert_v out_o will_n harden_v our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o if_o we_o be_v not_o continual_o assist_v by_o the_o special_a grace_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v easy_o be_v foil_v in_o the_o conflict_n and_o make_v a_o prey_n to_o our_o malicious_a enemy_n 1_o cor._n 4.7_o 2._o it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o self-deniall_n without_o which_o we_o can_v be_v christ_n disciple_n for_o when_o we_o plain_o discern_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o ourselves_o to_o rest_v upon_o for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o god_n justice_n this_o will_v make_v we_o fly_v to_o christ_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o so_o it_o will_v make_v we_o whole_o to_o rely_v upon_o he_o for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n 3._o we_o be_v hereby_o move_v to_o abhor_v sin_n which_o god_n so_o hate_v and_o that_o with_o the_o great_a detestation_n when_o as_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o poison_n of_o it_o work_v in_o ourselves_o and_o to_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v it_o with_o more_o earnest_a endeavour_n when_o we_o see_v what_o miserable_a effect_n it_o produce_v and_o what_o curse_a fruit_n it_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o 4._o we_o be_v hereby_o occasion_v to_o fly_v often_o unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n acknowledge_v and_o

resurrection_n quest._n what_o then_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n answ._n sanctification_n only_o begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v in_o this_o life_n not_o for_o want_v of_o sufficient_a virtue_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o be_v in_o part_n spiritual_a and_o in_o part_n carnal_a and_o though_o satan_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n can_v rule_v in_o we_o as_o a_o tyrant_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o so_o whole_o expel_v but_o he_o molest_v we_o as_o a_o enemy_n so_o that_o there_o may_v be_v two_o main_a and_o effectual_a cause_n give_v of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n accompany_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o flesh_n attend_v with_o many_o sinful_a lust_n 1._o the_o one_o be_v the_o antipathy_n and_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o which_o be_v as_o unreconcilable_a as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heat_n and_o cold_a etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o prosper_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o victory_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o other_o overthrow_n 2._o the_o second_o be_v their_o cohabitation_n in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o subject_n which_o minister_v to_o they_o occasion_n and_o impose_v a_o necessity_n of_o their_o continual_a opposition_n as_o when_o fire_n and_o water_n meet_v together_o etc._n etc._n neither_o do_v these_o opposite_a enemy_n dwell_v in_o diverse_a part_n but_o in_o the_o same_o part_n and_o faculty_n in_o the_o same_o understanding_n will_n body_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o the_o whole_a soul_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o diverse_a faculty_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n quest._n but_o how_o can_v such_o utter_a enemy_n dwell_v together_o without_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o the_o one_o party_n answ._n though_o these_o contrary_n can_v dwell_v together_o in_o their_o prime_a vigour_n and_o full_a strength_n yet_o they_o may_v when_o their_o degree_n be_v abate_v and_o their_o vigour_n deadn_v quest._n what_o be_v this_o combat_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v fight_v in_o we_o answ._n be_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n bring_v to_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a and_o damnable_a condition_n our_o sleep_a conscience_n be_v awaken_v our_o hard_a heart_n be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o soften_v so_o as_o our_o former_a carnal_a security_n be_v shake_v off_o we_o mourn_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n then_o be_v thus_o humble_v the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v know_v to_o we_o his_o love_n in_o christ_n the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o mercy_n together_o with_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o the_o give_v of_o his_o dear_a son_n to_o death_n for_o our_o redemption_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o christ_n have_v vanquish_v by_o his_o death_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n if_o we_o lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o turn_v to_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n all_o which_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o we_o begin_v to_o conceive_v that_o there_o be_v some_o possibility_n of_o our_o get_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n to_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o attain_v to_o salvation_n which_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o bondage_n and_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n who_o alone_o can_v help_v we_o and_o hereupon_o we_o resolve_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o all_o other_o mean_v as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a and_o to_o cast_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o christ_n for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n from_o whence_o arise_v a_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o attain_n hereunto_o etc._n etc._n which_o desire_n be_v no_o soon_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n do_v satisfy_v we_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o all_o his_o grace_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o for_o his_o use_n to_o rule_v in_o we_o to_o thrust_v down_o satan_n from_o his_o sovereignty_n to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o hereafter_o reign_v in_o we_o which_o army_n of_o grace_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o god_n spirit_n do_v no_o soon_o enter_v and_o encounter_v their_o enemy_n but_o present_o they_o put_v they_o to_o the_o worst_a give_v they_o such_o deadly_a wound_n in_o the_o first_o conflict_n that_o they_o never_o recover_v of_o they_o but_o languish_v more_o and_o more_o till_o at_o last_o they_o be_v whole_o abolish_v quest._n what_o manner_n of_o conflict_n or_o combat_n be_v this_o answ._n it_o be_v not_o corporal_a but_o spiritual_a 2_o cor._n 10.3_o 4_o 5._o for_o as_o the_o enemy_n be_v spiritual_a so_o be_v the_o fight_n by_o inward_a lust_a and_o concupiscence_n whereby_o motion_n and_o inclination_n either_o good_a or_o evil_a be_v stir_v up_o in_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o contrary_a lust_a between_o these_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.17_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n that_o the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o to_o stir_v up_o and_o incline_v we_o to_o such_o lust_n desire_n and_o motion_n as_o be_v sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n pride_n self-love_n etc._n etc._n it_o endeavour_v to_o beget_v and_o stir_v up_o evil_a thought_n in_o the_o mind_n wicked_a inclination_n in_o the_o will_n and_o sinful_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n hence_o james_n 1.14_o 15._o be_v compare_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o entice_v man_n to_o commit_v wickedness_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n hence_o also_o christ_n make_v it_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o wickedness_n mat._n 15.18_o 19_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o cherish_v good_a motion_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n and_o good_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n so_o 1_o joh._n 2.20_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o unction_n from_o god_n whereby_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n and_o saint_n paul_n exhort_v 1_o thes._n 5.19_o quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n hence_o david_n also_o psal._n 16.7_o my_o reins_n also_o instruct_v i_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i._n e._n those_o sweet_a meditation_n and_o motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o put_v into_o my_o mind_n so_o isa._n 30.21_o thy_o ear_n shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o thou_o etc._n etc._n so_o joh._n 16.8_o 13._o second_o to_o repress_v and_o smother_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o else_o to_o poison_v and_o corrupt_v they_o that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a and_o turn_v into_o sin_n gal._n 5.17_o so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o good_a that_o we_o will_v and_o rom._n 7.22_o 23._o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o righteousness_n be_v become_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n and_o that_o our_o best_a prayer_n have_v need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n and_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n to_o serve_v god_n it_o also_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o make_v we_o strive_v against_o our_o infirmity_n that_o we_o may_v with_o fervency_n and_o cheerfulness_n perform_v all_o holy_a service_n to_o god_n and_o wherein_o we_o come_v short_a it_o move_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o attain_v to_o great_a perfection_n as_o paul_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o and_o lamentable_o to_o complain_v of_o it_o as_o rom._n 7.23_o 24._o and_o to_o press_v after_o the_o mark_n phil._n 3.12_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n at_o last_o master_n the_o flesh_n as_o 1_o john_n 3.9_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o in_o our_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n answ._n first_o our_o mind_n be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v the_o relic_n of_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o it_o which_o continual_o fight_v against_o the_o renew_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o thrust_v

they_o out_o and_o the_o other_o to_o keep_v their_o possession_n and_o to_o continue_v therein_o now_o this_o conflict_n in_o the_o mind_n may_v be_v diverse_o consider_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a faculty_n that_o belong_v to_o it_o as_o 1._o the_o understanding_n be_v in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o in_o part_n corrupt_v partly_o enlighten_v and_o partly_o dark_a through_o ignorance_n yea_o and_o much_o deprave_v also_o hence_o there_o be_v a_o conflict_n maintain_v betwixt_o sanctify_a knowledge_n and_o spiritual_a wisdom_n on_o the_o one_o side_n and_o carnal_a curiosity_n palpable_a ignorance_n and_o that_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v worldly_a and_o devilish_a on_o the_o other_o part_n curiosity_n look_v after_o idle_a speculation_n and_o curious_a question_n but_o save_v knowledge_n leave_v secret_a thing_n to_o god_n deut._n 29.29_o yea_o labour_v to_o mortify_v that_o idle_a curiosity_n as_o rom._n 12.3_o yet_o rest_v not_o in_o any_o measure_n attain_v but_o labour_n after_o spiritual_a growth_n till_o it_o come_v to_o perfection_n in_o christ._n then_o it_o continual_o conflict_v with_o palpable_a ignorance_n for_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 13.12_o yet_o stand_v it_o not_o at_o a_o stay_n but_o endeavour_n to_o know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v again_o spiritual_a wisdom_n fight_v with_o that_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v earthly_a sensual_a and_o devilish_a jam._n 3.15_o the_o one_o be_v take_v up_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n count_v all_o thing_n else_o but_o dross_n and_o dung_n yea_o loss_n in_o comparison_n of_o they_o the_o other_o be_v whole_o devote_v to_o earthly_a and_o transitory_a trifle_n and_o be_v only_o delight_v in_o behold_v those_o thing_n who_o beauty_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o sense_n and_o to_o natural_a reason_n hence_o jer._n 4.22_o rom._n 8.5_o 1_o corinth_n 2.14_o matth._n 16.23_o 2._o the_o judgement_n in_o which_o arise_v another_o conflict_n for_o so_o 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of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o own_o salvation_n but_o yet_o the_o f●esh_n and_o relic_n of_o corruption_n even_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o great_a perfection_n 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 there_o dwell_v doubt_v infidelity_n and_o vain_a presumption_n which_o continual_o assault_v one_o another_o sometime_o the_o one_o and_o sometime_o the_o other_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o victory_n although_o in_o the_o conclusion_n faith_n always_o overcome_v so_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n and_o sarah_n heb._n 11.11_o rom._n 4.19_o of_o peter_n mat._n 14.30_o the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n lord_n i_o believe_v help_v my_o unbeleif_n job_n ch._n 31.3_o and_o 6.4_o and_o 7.20_o and_o 13.15_o and_o 19.25_o so_o in_o david_n psal._n 42.6_o and_o 73.13_o and_o 77.10_o and_o 23.4_o and_o 31.23_o and_o 46.2_o have_v see_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n come_v we_o now_o to_o it_o in_o the_o inferour_n seat_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o conflict_n between_o they_o in_o the_o affection_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n answ._n though_o these_o be_v no_o more_o corrupt_a than_o the_o other_o yet_o the_o corruption_n in_o they_o be_v more_o sensible_a and_o though_o the_o conflict_n be_v no_o more_o dangerous_a yet_o 〈◊〉_d much_o more_o turbulent_a and_o violent_a for_o as_o outward_a object_n move_v and_o affect_v the_o sense_n and_o there_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n so_o they_o be_v thus_o move_v do_v move_v the_o will_n and_o the_o will_n draw_v also_o the_o judgement_n and_o understanding_n but_o though_o these_o sensual_a faculty_n be_v more_o gross_o poison_v and_o therefore_o seem_v more_o desperate_o incurable_a yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v also_o upon_o these_o part_n do_v purge_v they_o from_o their_o contagious_a humour_n and_o comfort_v the_o heart_n with_o such_o spiritual_a cordial_n and_o strengthen_v it_o with_o such_o heavenly_a antidote_n that_o spiritual_a health_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n recover_v yet_o be_v there_o a_o continual_a combat_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n as_o they_o be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_a and_o as_o they_o remain_v corrupt_v and_o unregenerate_a for_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n strive_v with_o the_o fleshly_a heart_n rebellion_n with_o obedience_n corruption_n with_o grace_n and_o whilst_o the_o spirit_n draw_v the_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n the_o flesh_n pull_v it_o back_o and_o labour_n to_o keep_v it_o still_o fix_a on_o the_o earth_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n hence_o spring_v a_o continual_a conflict_n between_o the_o affection_n and_o passion_n wherein_o sometime_o the_o same_o affection_n be_v divide_v between_o grace_n and_o corruption_n

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effect_n which_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n produce_v in_o we_o answ._n the_o effect_n be_v either_o such_o as_o it_o produce_v in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n or_o in_o the_o work_n and_o action_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n which_o it_o produce_v in_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n answ._n from_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n arise_v from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o regeneration_n this_o effect_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v that_o he_o can_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n either_o choose_v and_o embrace_v or_o refuse_v and_o reject_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n because_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a his_o will_n be_v divide_v and_o according_o do_v at_o the_o same_o time_n both_o choose_v and_o refuse_v both_o the_o good_a and_o the_o evil_a for_o when_o the_o regenerate_a will_n will_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o avoid_v rhat_o which_o be_v evil_a the_o 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with_o which_o it_o be_v take_v captive_a and_o make_v a_o christian_a much_o displease_v with_o himself_o because_o he_o have_v commit_v it_o so_o we_o see_v in_o david_n who_o though_o by_o the_o flesh_n he_o be_v draw_v not_o only_o to_o will_n but_o to_o commit_v some_o grievous_a sin_n yet_o he_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o that_o his_o heart_n hate_v every_o false_a way_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 119.104_o but_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n though_o sometime_o he_o have_v some_o pang_n of_o conscience_n check_v he_o for_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o can_v secure_o sleep_v in_o they_o yet_o he_o like_v and_o love_v they_o with_o all_o his_o heart_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n that_o this_o conflict_n produce_v in_o the_o action_n and_o work_n answ._n the_o effect_n which_o it_o work_v in_o the_o action_n of_o a_o regenerate_a man_n be_v diverse_a as_o first_o he_o can_v do_v the_o evil_a at_o all_o time_n which_o the_o flesh_n choose_v thus_o joseph_n refuse_v the_o 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conflict_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o distinguish_v betwixt_o they_o answ._n they_o differ_v in_o many_o thing_n as_o first_o in_o their_o ground_n and_o cause_n from_o whence_o they_o arise_v for_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n arise_v from_o the_o grace_n of_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n whereby_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n be_v infuse_v into_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n they_o make_v war_n against_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n but_o the_o conflict_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a arise_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o god_n image_n deface_v in_o we_o oppose_v the_o image_n of_o satan_n and_o our_o fleshly_a corruption_n for_o the_o mind_n retain_v some_o small_a spark_n of_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n which_o may_v be_v improve_v by_o study_v the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n but_o much_o more_o by_o study_v the_o book_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o the_o mind_n of_o a_o mere_a carnal_a man_n may_v be_v so_o enlighten_v as_o 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and_o quite_o extinguish_v in_o civil_a man_n but_o also_o in_o the_o faithful_a because_o they_o be_v not_o essential_a to_o a_o christian_a but_o rather_o ornament_n than_o part_n of_o the_o spiritual_a man_n so_o in_o david_n when_o he_o feign_v himself_o mad_a and_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o bathsheba_n and_o in_o his_o unjust_a sentence_n against_o mephibosheth_n thus_o noah_n lose_v his_o temperance_n let_v his_o chastity_n jeremy_n and_o jonah_n their_o patience_n etc._n etc._n but_o as_o for_o those_o sanctify_a grace_n proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o they_o and_o essential_a to_o a_o christian_a be_v once_o have_v they_o can_v never_o be_v lose_v notwithstanding_o all_o the_o power_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n for_o rom._n 11.19_o the_o gift_n and_o call_v of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n so_o also_o joh._n 10.28_o second_o the_o save_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v consider_v in_o their_o quality_n for_o they_o be_v either_o true_a or_o false_a the_o true_a be_v in_o the_o regenerate_a alone_o the_o false_a in_o hypocrite_n and_o temporary_n now_o these_o may_v loose_v their_o illumination_n faith_n love_n and_o zeal_n because_o they_o be_v but_o either_o common_a grace_n or_o in_o show_n &_o appearance_n only_o hence_o matth._n 35.29_o from_o he_o that_o have_v not_o shall_v be_v take_v away_o even_o that_o which_o he_o have_v with_o luke_n 8.18_o quest._n but_o may_v not_o true_a sanctify_v and_o save_v grace_n in_o the_o regenerate_a be_v utter_o kill_v or_o at_o least_o for_o a_o time_n quench_v answ._n first_o as_o some_o seem_a grace_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a may_v be_v quite_o lose_v so_o true_a grace_n in_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v seem_o lose_v but_o not_o quite_o for_o matth._n 25.29_o to_o he_o that_o have_v shall_v be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v have_v abundance_n so_o joh._n 15.2_o every_o branch_n in_o i_o that_o bear_v fruit_n shall_v be_v purge_v etc._n etc._n yet_o may_v they_o seem_o loose_v those_o grace_n which_o they_o keep_v in_o truth_n as_o for_o example_n they_o may_v seem_o loose_v their_o save_a knowledge_n when_o through_o the_o relic_n of_o ignorance_n they_o fall_v into_o some_o gross_a error_n heresy_n or_o schism_n they_o may_v seem_o loose_v their_o faith_n when_o be_v violent_o assault_v by_o temptation_n it_o receive_v some_o grievous_a foil_n and_o lie_v cover_v under_o incredulity_n as_o fire_n under_o ash_n or_o the_o sun_n under_o a_o cloud_n they_o may_v seem_v to_o loose_a repentance_n when_o they_o be_v overtake_v afresh_o by_o their_o old_a sin_n especial_o when_o after_o they_o be_v cleanse_v they_o relapse_n into_o gross_a sin_n not_o only_o through_o ignorance_n but_o witting_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n etc._n etc._n yet_o these_o save_a grace_n be_v not_o lose_v but_o only_o hide_v and_o cover_v for_o a_o time_n second_o other_o grace_n which_o spring_n from_o those_o which_o be_v fundamental_a and_o absolute_o necessary_a to_o the_o be_v of_o a_o christian_a may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v lose_v as_o full_a assurance_n peace_n of_o conscience_n zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o his_o love_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n etc._n etc._n which_o tend_v to_o the_o well_o be_v of_o a_o christian_a may_v in_o respect_n of_o present_a apprehension_n not_o only_o be_v much_o dull_v but_o quite_o extinguish_v as_o we_o see_v in_o job_n who_o think_v god_n his_o enemy_n so_o david_n complain_v psal._n 22.1_o and_o 51.8_o 10_o 11_o 12._o and_o 88_o yet_o in_o these_o intermission_n the_o true_a christian_a have_v restless_a long_n after_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_v of_o renew_a grace_n and_o show_v as_o much_o fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o entireness_n of_o love_n towards_o they_o by_o his_o bitter_a mourning_n for_o their_o absence_n as_o he_o former_o do_v in_o his_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o their_o presence_n three_o save_v and_o fundamental_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v in_o some_o degree_n at_o least_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o operation_n as_o the_o strong_a faith_n may_v be_v shake_v with_o doubt_n fervent_a love_n may_v be_v cool_v assure_a hope_n may_v quail_v etc._n etc._n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n david_n peter_n the_o galatian_n and_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n rev._n 2.4_o and_o of_o sardis_n rev._n 3.2_o yea_o these_o grace_n may_v not_o only_o be_v shrewd_o shake_v but_o cast_v into_o a_o dead_a swoon_n in_o which_o they_o will_v appear_v neither_o to_o other_o nor_o to_o they_o that_o have_v they_o but_o yet_o all_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o their_o function_n and_o operation_n which_o may_v decay_v in_o their_o degree_n but_o as_o for_o the_o habit_n of_o these_o grace_n they_o never_o decay_v in_o god_n child_n not_o so_o much_o as_o in_o their_o degree_n but_o grow_v continual_o till_o they_o come_v to_o their_o full_a stature_n whence_o they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n own_o plant_n psal._n 1.3_o isa._n 61.3_o and_o god_n building_n psal._n 92.14_o and_o god_n child_n who_o grow_v till_o they_o come_v to_o perfect_a age_n ephes._n 4.13_o 14_o 15._o and_o their_o grace_n be_v fountain_n of_o live_a water_n which_o flow_v continual_o isa._n 58.11_o hence_o the_o path_n of_o the_o just_a be_v compare_v to_o the_o morning_n light_n etc._n etc._n prov._n 4.18_o object_n but_o do_v not_o david_n loose_a degree_n of_o his_o grace_n when_o he_o commit_v adultery_n and_o murder_v and_o peter_n when_o he_o deny_v his_o master_n answ._n there_o be_v a_o decay_n yea_o a_o utter_a surcease_n of_o they_o for_o the_o time_n till_o they_o be_v renew_v by_o repentance_n yet_o not_o in_o the_o habit_n and_o essence_n of_o their_o grace_n but_o only_o in_o their_o operation_n as_o the_o sun_n ever_o shine_v in_o his_o full_a brightness_n though_o it_o be_v oft_o hide_v from_o our_o sight_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o ascribe_v this_o permanency_n of_o their_o grace_n to_o any_o property_n or_o excellency_n which_o god_n child_n have_v in_o themselves_o as_o if_o by_o their_o own_o strength_n they_o can_v withstand_v all_o tentation_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n to_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n from_o who_o we_o receive_v spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o to_o the_o continual_a gracious_a assistance_n of_o our_o good_a god_n who_o support_v we_o against_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n object_n but_o by_o this_o doctrine_n many_o will_v take_v occasion_n to_o become_v presumptuous_a and_o secure_v ans._n so_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n through_o god_n free_a grace_n by_o faith_n obey_v yea_o god_n mercy_n redemption_n by_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o where_o the_o apostle_n teach_v rom._n 3.7_o

and_o everlasting_a damnation_n last_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o maintain_v the_o fight_n against_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n and_o not_o only_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n but_o with_o it_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n answ._n they_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o we_o must_v take_v unto_o we_o and_o put_v upon_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n the_o battle_n be_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o therefore_o the_o weapon_n of_o our_o warfare_n must_v not_o be_v carnal_a see_v they_o will_v rather_o strengthen_v and_o cherish_v than_o wound_n &_o mortify_v fleshly_a corruption_n now_o this_o armour_n be_v describe_v ephes._n 6.13_o etc._n etc._n and_o herein_o we_o must_v be_v sure_a not_o to_o put_v it_o on_o by_o piecemeal_n for_o death_n may_v enter_v by_o one_o place_n unarm_v but_o we_o must_v be_v arm_v cap_n a_o pe_fw-es at_o all_o point_n that_o all_o be_v cover_v none_o may_v be_v endanger_v 2._o we_o must_v be_v persuade_v not_o to_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n nor_o in_o the_o weapon_n themselves_o which_o in_o themselves_o be_v too_o weak_a to_o bear_v the_o mighty_a blow_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o victory_n and_o in_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o beg_v by_o prayer_n and_o by_o which_o alone_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o get_v the_o victory_n second_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v and_o put_v in_o practice_n divers_a rule_n fit_a for_o this_o purpose_n quest._n what_o be_v those_o rule_n answ._n they_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n for_o they_o either_o tend_v to_o the_o weaken_n and_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n or_o to_o the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o spirit_n quest._n which_o be_v those_o that_o tend_v to_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n answ._n they_o also_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n as_o first_o that_o we_o withdraw_v and_o withhold_v from_o the_o flesh_n all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v gather_v strength_n 2._o that_o we_o use_v the_o contrary_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v weaken_v quest._n what_o be_v observable_a concern_v the_o forme_a answ._n it_o be_v the_o care_n of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o fight_v against_o potent_a enemy_n to_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o the_o philistine_n do_v with_o samson_n curious_o to_o search_v wherein_o their_o chief_a strength_n lie_v and_o then_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n to_o disable_v and_o deprive_v they_o of_o it_o which_o course_n must_v also_o be_v hold_v by_o we_o in_o this_o conflict_n with_o the_o flesh_n for_o which_o end_n first_o we_o must_v not_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v this_o our_o enemy_n we_o must_v not_o feed_v our_o flesh_n with_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o carnal_a delight_n nor_o give_v it_o ease_v and_o contentment_n by_o glut_v it_o with_o superfluity_n we_o must_v not_o pamper_v it_o with_o ease_n and_o delicacy_n with_o unlawful_a sport_n or_o immoderate_a use_n of_o lawful_a recreation_n etc._n etc._n for_o this_o will_v strengthen_v it_o against_o the_o spirit_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o nourish_v the_o flesh_n nor_o to_o leave_v it_o to_o its_o own_o liberty_n to_o cater_n for_o itself_o remember_v that_o its_o far_o unfit_a to_o have_v the_o liberty_n of_o a_o son_n or_o friend_n see_v its_o a_o base_a slave_n and_o bitter_a enemy_n and_o if_o we_o give_v it_o the_o least_o liberty_n it_o will_v draw_v we_o from_o one_o degree_n to_o another_o till_o at_o last_o it_o bring_v we_o to_o all_o manner_n of_o licentiousness_n second_o when_o the_o flesh_n will_v take_v its_o liberty_n whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o we_o must_v forcible_o restrain_v it_o otherwise_o it_o will_v wax_v proud_a and_o insolent_a foil_n the_o regenerate_a part_n and_o make_v it_o live_v in_o miserable_a bondage_n hence_o cyril_n say_v si_fw-la carnem_fw-la nutriatis_fw-la &_o ipsam_fw-la frequenti_fw-la molitie_n ac_fw-la jugi_fw-la deliciarum_fw-la fluxu_fw-la foveatis_fw-la insolescet_fw-la necessario_fw-la adversus_fw-la spiritum_fw-la &_o fortior_fw-la illo_fw-la efficitur_fw-la it_o fare_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n as_o with_o two_o mortal_a enemy_n in_o the_o field_n for_o he_o that_o by_o any_o mean_n aid_n and_o strengthen_v the_o one_o do_v thereby_o make_v way_n for_o the_o vanquish_a of_o the_o other_o there_o be_v say_v one_o two_o commit_v by_o god_n to_o thy_o custody_n a_o nobleman_n and_o a_o slave_n on_o this_o condition_n that_o thou_o shall_v feed_v the_o slave_n like_o a_o captive_n with_o bread_n and_o water_n and_o entertain_v the_o nobleman_n with_o all_o provision_n befit_v his_o dignity_n object_n but_o what_o passage_n must_v we_o stop_v to_o keep_v back_o provision_n from_o the_o fl●sh_n answ._n the_o provision_n which_o we_o be_v to_o withhold_v from_o it_o be_v all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v nourish_v and_o enable_v to_o resist_v the_o spirit_n and_o see_v the_o flesh_n be_v resident_a in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o must_v therefore_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o keep_v from_o our_o corrupt_a mind_n all_o sinful_a cogitation_n and_o from_o our_o fancy_n all_o vain_a imagination_n we_o must_v not_o entertain_v ungodly_a counsel_n pernicious_a error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n but_o cut_v they_o off_o when_o they_o be_v approach_v and_o cast_v they_o out_o when_o they_o be_v enter_v and_o on_o the_o contrary_a we_o must_v furnish_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o divine_a meditation_n with_o religious_a counsel_n wholesome_a instruction_n and_o pure_a doctrine_n out_o of_o god_n word_n col._n 3.3_o so_o must_v we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n free_a from_o sin_n and_o purge_v they_o daily_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o they_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9.14_o endeavour_v to_o keep_v they_o pure_a peaceable_a and_o tender_a we_o must_v keep_v or_o blot_v out_o of_o our_o memory_n the_o remembrance_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o repent_v of_o they_o ribald_a speech_n profane_a jest_n injury_n receive_v with_o a_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n with_o all_o other_o lesson_n of_o impiety_n imprint_v in_o they_o either_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o engrave_v in_o they_o all_o holy_a lesson_n which_o have_v be_v teach_v we_o out_o of_o the_o word_n we_o must_v preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o unlawful_a lust_n wicked_a desire_n unruly_a passion_n and_o ungodly_a affection_n especial_o from_o covetousness_n ambition_n and_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v they_o fix_v on_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o to_o have_v they_o whole_o take_v up_o and_o constant_o possess_v with_o sanctify_a affection_n and_o holy_a desire_n we_o must_v keep_v out_o from_o our_o appetite_n intemperance_n and_o all_o desire_n of_o excess_n and_o nourish_v in_o it_o temperance_n sobriety_n modesty_n and_o chastity_n we_o must_v keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o all_o corrupt_a communication_n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 9_o our_o ear_n from_o ungodly_a discourse_n our_o eye_n from_o wanton_a object_n and_o last_o our_o body_n from_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n effeminate_a delicacy_n excessive_a sleep_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_n entertain_v watchfulness_n sobriety_n etc._n etc._n and_o when_o be_v two_o full_a feed_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v wanton_a we_o must_v keep_v it_o under_o with_o fast_v and_o painful_a labour_n quest._n what_o principal_a sin_n be_v there_o which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n which_o must_v especial_o be_v watch_v against_o answ._n first_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n whereby_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n be_v hoodwink_v or_o blind_v we_o may_v be_v easy_o mislead_v into_o all_o by-path_n of_o sin_n second_o infidelity_n which_o nourish_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o impiety_n whilst_o neither_o believe_a god_n promise_n nor_o threaten_n we_o neither_o care_v to_o please_v he_o nor_o fear_v to_o offend_v he_o three_o security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o mighty_o confirm_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o wickedness_n because_o hereby_o it_o go_v on_o quiet_o in_o sin_n without_o all_o check_n or_o remorse_n and_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o out_o of_o sight_n four_o especial_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o set_v our_o affection_n on_o earthly_a thing_n jam._n 5.5_o 1_o joh._n 2.15_o for_o this_o weaken_v the_o spiri●_n and_o quench_v all_o good_a motion_n which_o will_v cross_v we_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o this_o momentary_a vanity_n of_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n and_o root_n out_o of_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n of_o

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against_o all_o these_o oppose_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n for_o thy_o security_n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 9_o quest._n what_o other_o mean_n must_v we_o use_v to_o secure_v we_o against_o this_o enemy_n answ._n first_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 not_o only_o to_o prevent_v all_o occasion_n whereby_o it_o may_v circumvent_v we_o but_o also_o we_o must_v take_v the_o best_a opportunity_n for_o the_o kill_n and_o crucify_a of_o all_o our_o fleshlie_o lust_n and_o this_o be_v necessary_a because_o in_o this_o life_n we_o can_v get_v a_o full_a conquest_n over_o it_o but_o often_o when_o we_o have_v get_v the_o better_a put_v it_o to_o flight_n wound_v and_o weaken_v yet_o it_o be_v still_o plot_v and_o practise_v new_a treason_n for_o the_o achieve_v whereof_o it_o have_v great_a advantage_n be_v a_o enemy_n in_o our_o bosom_n and_o no_o soon_o do_v out_o foreign_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n assault_v we_o but_o this_o 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and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n which_o be_v as_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o ever_o more_o for_o when_o the_o flesh_n be_v pamper_a with_o these_o carnal_a delight_n the_o spirit_n be_v pine_v when_o it_o be_v make_v fat_a with_o gluttony_n the_o spirit_n grow_v lean_a fullness_n of_o wine_n and_o the_o spirit_n will_v not_o stand_v together_o as_o we_o see_v ephes._n 5.18_o second_o we_o must_v not_o provide_v for_o the_o spirit_n poison_n instead_o of_o wholesome_a food_n nor_o carnal_a weapon_n instead_o of_o spiritual_a as_o instead_o of_o the_o pure_a word_n of_o god_n and_o heavenly_a manna_n the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o sacrament_n we_o must_v not_o feed_v our_o soul_n with_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n will-worship_n and_o superstitious_a devotion_n not_o warrant_v by_o scripture_n of_o which_o the_o more_o liberal_o that_o we_o feed_v the_o more_o lean_a we_o wax_v in_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o stature_n yea_o the_o more_o feeble_a we_o 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therefore_o say_v to_o be_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n own_o plant_n psal._n 92.14_o which_o be_v most_o fruitful_a in_o their_o old_a age_n they_o be_v like_o the_o morning_n light_n which_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o perfect_a day_n prov._n 4.18_o they_o be_v god_n bilding_n which_o be_v still_o set_v up_o till_o it_o be_v full_o finish_v ephes._n 2.20_o they_o be_v god_n child_n who_o grow_v from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o they_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a stature_n therefore_o we_o must_v desire_v to_o grow_v in_o grace_n ephes._n 4.12_o 13._o joh._n 15.2_o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o second_o we_o must_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o which_o end_n 1._o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v on_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n not_o only_o the_o seed_n whereby_o we_o be_v beget_v again_o but_o the_o food_n also_o whereby_o we_o be_v nourish_v till_o we_o come_v to_o a_o full_a age_n in_o christ_n 1_o pet._n 2.2_o and_o because_o a_o time_n of_o scarcity_n may_v come_v we_o must_v with_o joseph_n lay_v up_o aforehand_o that_o we_o may_v have_v provision_n in_o such_o time_n as_o those_o for_o if_o food_n be_v withdraw_v from_o the_o spirit_n it_o will_v languish_v and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o day_n of_o battle_n 2._o to_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n we_o must_v join_v the_o frequent_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o be_v a_o spiritual_a feast_n purposely_o ordain_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o the_o strengthen_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o for_o the_o replenish_n of_o we_o with_o all_o those_o sanctify_a grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v the_o flesh_n 3._o we_o must_v use_v the_o help_n of_o holy_a conference_n instruct_v exhort_v admonish_a counsel_v and_o comfort_v one_o another_o that_o we_o may_v be_v further_o edify_v in_o our_o holy_a faith_n judas_n 20._o three_o if_o we_o will_v strengthen_v the_o spirit_n we_o must_v nourish_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o neither_o utter_o quench_v they_o nor_o delay_v to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n but_o present_o obey_v they_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n of_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o it_o require_v as_o when_o a_o fit_a opportunity_n be_v offer_v it_o move_v we_o to_o prayer_n either_o to_o beg_v the_o grace_n which_o we_o want_v or_o to_o give_v thanks_o for_o benefit_n receive_v we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v this_o motion_n utter_o nor_o to_o cool_v it_o by_o delay_n but_o present_o to_o put_v it_o in_o execution_n so_o in_o other_o duty_n either_o of_o piety_n to_o god_n or_o of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n to_o man_n we_o must_v not_o put_v they_o off_o to_o another_o time_n but_o present_o set_v upon_o they_o make_v hay_n while_o the_o sun_n shine_v etc._n etc._n which_o will_v much_o cheer_n and_o comfort_v the_o spirit_n be_v thus_o ready_o obey_v four_o we_o must_v 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 which_o be_v best_a do_v by_o preserve_a peace_n in_o our_o own_o conscience_n keep_v they_o clear_a from_o know_v and_o voluntary_a sin_n whereby_o our_o father_n may_v be_v anger_v and_o we_o expose_v to_o his_o judgement_n for_o if_o god_n be_v offend_v his_o spirit_n can_v be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o neither_o will_v he_o renew_v our_o strength_n nor_o send_v we_o fresh_a supply_n of_o grace_n to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n neither_o can_v our_o regenerate_a spirit_n with_o courage_n fight_v against_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o fesh_n when_o it_o want_v the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n and_o its_o peace_n be_v interrupt_v with_o he_o yea_o we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o have_v not_o only_o 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 and_o these_o feeling_n of_o faith_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v best_a obtain_v and_o keep_v when_o as_o we_o preserve_v our_o communion_n and_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o god_n in_o the_o constant_a and_o conscionable_a use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o hear_v prayer_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n and_o frequent_v the_o public_a assembly_n where_o god_n be_v present_a by_o his_o spirit_n as_o psal._n 42.1_o 2._o and_o 84.1_o etc._n etc._n when_o we_o labour_v daily_o in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o separate_v between_o god_n and_o we_o and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n thereby_o glorify_v his_o name_n

manifold_a be_v the_o witness_n of_o conscience_n answ._n twofold_a either_o to_o accuse_v or_o to_o excuse_v rom._n 2.15_o to_o accuse_v for_o evil_a to_o excuse_v by_o free_v from_o evil_n unjust_o lay_v to_o one_o charge_n the_o jew_n conscience_n accuse_v joh._n 8.9_o st._n pauls_n excuse_v act._n 23.1_o hence_o follow_v trouble_v or_o peace_n to_o a_o man_n soul_n as_o matth._n 27.4_o rom._n 5.1_o quest._n what_o be_v a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n that_o conscience_n be_v say_v to_o be_v good_a when_o it_o obey_v such_o light_n and_o direction_n as_o it_o do_v think_v and_o take_v to_o be_v true_a and_o sound_a light_n and_o direction_n act._n 23.1_o quest._n how_o many_o thing_n concur_v to_o make_v up_o a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o the_o matter_n whereupon_o it_o work_v which_o be_v a_o conformity_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n god_n will_v make_v know_v to_o man_n be_v man_n rule_n whereunto_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n ought_v to_o be_v conform_v second_o the_o proper_a act_n of_o it_o where_o this_o matter_n be_v to_o be_v find_v the_o conscience_n will_v bear_v witness_n and_o give_v a_o true_a testimony_n thereunto_o three_o the_o consequence_n follow_v thereupon_o which_o be_v peace_n and_o quietness_n to_o the_o soul._n such_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v perfect_a in_o man_n innocency_n but_o by_o his_o fall_n it_o be_v clean_o lose_v and_o become_v a_o evil_a conscience_n for_o gen._n 6.5_o quest._n how_o do_v a_o evil_a conscience_n fail_v in_o the_o proper_a work_n thereof_o answ._n sometime_o in_o defect_n sometime_o in_o a_o excess_n 1._o in_o the_o defect_n when_o it_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o run_v into_o all_o evil_a and_o do_v neither_o check_n nor_o trouble_v he_o for_o the_o same_o call_v a_o sear_a conscience_n 1_o tim._n 4.2_o 2._o in_o the_o excess_n when_o it_o do_v so_o out_o of_o measure_n trouble_v he_o as_o it_o take_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o pardon_n and_o hinder_v sound_a and_o true_a repentance_n yea_o and_o make_v his_o life_n a_o burden_n to_o himself_o so_o judas_n matth._n 27.3_o 4_o 5._o hence_o isai._n 57.20_o 21._o quest._n what_o must_v concur_v to_o the_o renovation_n of_o conscience_n and_o make_v it_o good_a answ._n first_o faith_n in_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n be_v purge_v and_o purify_v from_o the_o natural_a defilement_n which_o it_o have_v heb._n 9.14_o hence_o we_o be_v exhort_v heb._n 10.22_o to_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n second_o a_o sanctify_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o the_o heart_n be_v alienate_v from_o sin_n and_o make_v watchful_a against_o it_o and_o withal_o it_o be_v put_v on_o to_o conform_v itself_o to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n which_o conformity_n be_v true_a and_o entire_a without_o hypocrisy_n move_v the_o conscience_n to_o bear_v witness_n thereunto_o rom._n 9.1_o 2_o cor._n 1.12_o this_o be_v style_v a_o pure_a conscience_n 1_o tim._n 3.9_o 2_o tim._n 1.3_o and_o a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n act._n 24.16_o quest._n what_o then_o since_o man_n fall_n be_v count_v a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o that_o which_o give_v a_o true_a testimony_n of_o a_o man_n faith_n in_o christ_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n heb._n 10.22_o second_o which_o bear_v witness_n to_o his_o conformity_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n act._n 24.16_o particular_o and_o special_o in_o those_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o his_o particular_a call_n whereof_o he_o be_v to_o give_v a_o especial_a account_n matt._n 25.21_o three_o that_o which_o work_v peace_n and_o quiet_a in_o the_o soul_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o cor._n 1.12_o dr._n gouge_n on_o heb._n quest._n what_o other_o definition_n may_v be_v give_v of_o conscience_n answ._n conscience_n be_v the_o judgement_n of_o a_o man_n concern_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o way_n in_o reference_n and_o subordination_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n dr._n ames_n or_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n recoil_v on_o its_o self_n ward_n dike_n or_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n act_v and_o reflect_v on_o itself_o and_o on_o all_o a_o man_n own_o action_n quest._n how_o many_o sort_n of_o good_a conscience_n be_v there_o answ._n a_o good_a trouble_a conscience_n bona_fw-la turbata_fw-la second_o a_o good_a quiet_a conscience_n bona_fw-la pacata_fw-la quest._n what_o goodness_n must_v concur_v to_o a_o right_n good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o a_o goodness_n of_o sincerity_n second_o a_o goodness_n of_o security_n it_o must_v be_v honest_a bona_fw-la &_o pacate_v bona_fw-la quest._n what_o then_o be_v a_o true_o good_a conscience_n answ._n a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v right_o purify_v and_o right_o pacify_v by_o the_o word_n blood_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n regular_o perform_v all_o the_o office_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v design_v quest._n what_o must_v it_o be_v purify_v from_o answ._n first_o ignorance_n a_o conscience_n void_a of_o knowledge_n be_v void_a of_o goodness_n the_o blindy_a conscience_n be_v always_o a_o ill_a conscience_n tit._n 1.15_o second_o from_o error_n the_o erroneous_a conscience_n be_v ever_o a_o desperate_a and_o dangerous_a conscience_n look_v what_o swine_n be_v to_o a_o garden_n a_o wild_a boar_n to_o a_o vine-yard_n young_a fox_n to_o grape_n etc._n etc._n such_o be_v a_o erroneous_a conscience_n to_o church_n doctrine_n truth_n grace_n and_o duty_n it_o overturn_v all_o it_o engage_v herod_n under_o a_o opinion_n of_o piety_n to_o destroy_v john_n to_o save_v his_o wicked_a oath_n mat._n 14.9_o other_o make_v void_a god_n command_v to_o make_v good_a their_o own_o vow_n jer._n 44.16_o it_o make_v paul_n to_o persecute_v the_o church_n act._n 26.9_o other_o to_o compass_n sea_n and_o land_n to_o make_v proselyte_n matth._n 23.15_o three_o from_o natural_a deadness_n or_o hardness_n heb._n 9.14_o a_o dead_a conscience_n be_v not_o for_o a_o live_a god_n quest._n how_o must_v conscience_n be_v purify_v answ._n first_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o great_a heart-searcher_n and_o conscience-purifier_n heb._n 4.12_o joh._n 15.3_o &_o 17.17_o this_o remove_v ignorance_n psal._n 119.105_o 130._o it_o rectify_v error_n be_v a_o voice_n behind_o we_o isa._n ●0_n 21_o end_v all_o controversy_n isa._n 8.26_o resolve_v all_o doubt_n luke_n 10.26_o remove_v deadness_n and_o hardness_n jer._n 23.29_o it_o be_v a_o hammer_n to_o soften_v it_o be_v immortal_a seed_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 1.23_o hence_o psal._n 119.25_o 50_o 93._o second_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n further_o purify_v it_o heb._n 9.14_o and_o 10.22_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o three_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n together_o with_o the_o word_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n purify_v it_o joh._n 6.63_o heb._n 9.14_o the_o spirit_n heal_v those_o disease_n before_o mention_v 1._o ignorance_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n ephes._n 1.17_o 2._o error_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n joh._n 14.17_o 3._o deadness_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n rom._n 8.2_o its_o refiner_n fire_n etc._n etc._n mal._n 3.2_o hence_o isa._n 4.4_o quest._n what_o must_v conscience_n be_v pacify_v from_o answ._n first_o it_o must_v be_v at_o peace_n from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o peace_n when_o sin_n and_o satan_n be_v strong_o arm_v and_o keep_v the_o house_n luke_n 11._o ●1_n but_o this_o be_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o sleepy_a not_o of_o a_o awaken_v conscience_n woe_n to_o they_o luke_n 6.25_o amos._n 6.1_o 3._o conscientia_fw-la pacate_v optima_fw-la may_v be_v vitiose_fw-la pessima_fw-la in_o tali_fw-la pace_fw-la amaritudo_fw-la mea_fw-la amarissima_fw-la ber._n there_o be_v no_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a isa._n 57_o ult_n 2_o pet._n 2.3_o second_o from_o the_o rage_n of_o satan_n this_o be_v the_o happy_a peace_n promise_v to_o believer_n matth._n 16.18_o the_o sum_n of_o that_o promise_n rom._n 16.20_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n shall_v bruise_v satan_n under_o your_o foot_n short_o three_o from_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n when_o we_o can_v say_v rom._n 5.1_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n this_o be_v the_o best_a part_n of_o our_o peace_n such_o as_o the_o world_n can_v give_v john_n 14.27_o so_o phil._n 4.7_o this_o guard_v the_o soul_n from_o all_o fear_n and_o assault_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n gild_n death_n hell_n and_o satan_n quest._n what_o must_v conscience_n be_v pacify_v by_o answ._n first_o by_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v pacify_v and_o restore_v to_o peace_n hence_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o peace_n etc._n etc._n act_v 10.36_o rom._n 10.15_o 2_o cor._n 5.18_o isa._n 57.19_o and_o 52.7_o second_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n this_o be_v the_o procure_a cause_n of_o

of_o god_n favour_n and_o his_o own_o peace_n psal._n 25.21_o 9_o such_o a_o one_o can_v skill_v of_o fleshly_a wisdom_n or_o worldly_a policy_n he_o be_v no_o timeserver_n 2_o cor._n 1.12_o simplicity_n be_v the_o sincerity_n and_o sincerity_n all_o the_o policy_n of_o a_o conscientious_a man_n he_o desire_v no_o more_o wisdom_n than_o will_v make_v he_o honest_a and_o sincere_a rom._n 16.19_o 10._o sincerity_n be_v know_v 1._o by_o the_o original_n and_o principle_n it_o move_v from_o pharisees_n pray_v for_o ostentation_n not_o from_o devotion_n mat._n 6.1_o 2_o 5._o so_o phil._n 1.16_o a_o sincere_a person_n do_v all_o out_o of_o a_o principle_n of_o piety_n to_o god_n and_o charity_n to_o man_n 2._o by_o the_o rule_n it_o constant_o walk_v by_o viz._n god_n word_n so_o josiah_n 2_o kin._n 22.2_o come_v commodity_n or_o discommodity_n he_o keep_v on_o his_o way_n but_o unsound_a person_n cast_v their_o eye_n on_o their_o own_o interest_n so_o 2_o chron._n 27.2_o and_o 26.4_o and_o 25.2_o 2_o kin._n 10.31_o 3._o by_o the_o end_n it_o aim_v at_o god_n be_v the_o sincere_a man_n end_n and_o his_o glory_n his_o aim_n the_o hypocrite_n make_v himself_o his_o own_o end_n and_o so_o himself_o his_o own_o god_n zach._n 7.5_o 6._o hos._n 10.1_o four_o a_o inoffensive_a conscience_n which_o paul_n high_o esteem_v act._n 24.16_o and_o this_o do_v 1._o avoid_v give_v offence_n either_o to_o god_n or_o man_n 1._o he_o strive_v to_o prevent_v offence_n to_o god_n and_o take_v up_o purpose_n against_o they_o psal._n 17.3_o and_o if_o he_o have_v displease_v god_n he_o be_v displease_v with_o himself_o for_o it_o so_o jer._n 31.19_o job_n 42.6_o ezek._n 6.9_o and_o 36.31_o and_o he_o be_v careful_a to_o break_v off_o his_o sin_n by_o repentance_n job_n 34.31_o 32._o and_o 40.4_o 5._o he_o be_v resolve_v rather_o to_o offend_v all_o thou_o world_n then_o to_o offend_v god_n gal._n 1.10_o dan._n 3.16_o act._n 4.19_o 2._o avoid_v give_v offence_n to_o man_n especial_o such_o a_o offence_n as_o may_v cause_v he_o to_o sin_n and_o then_o such_o a_o offence_n as_o may_v cause_v he_o to_o take_v offence_n in_o the_o first_o we_o tempt_v he_o in_o the_o second_o we_o try_v he_o in_o both_o we_o offend_v he_o and_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n in_o both_o by_o the_o former_a he_o be_v stumble_v by_o the_o second_o he_o be_v make_v weak_a and_o by_o both_o offend_v rom._n 14.21_o we_o must_v therefore_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v nothing_o that_o shall_v cause_v other_o to_o offend_v by_o sin_v as_o eli'_v son_n do_v 1_o sam._n 2.24_o and_o jer●boam_n 1_o kin._n 14.16_o and_o ahab_n 1_o kin._n 21.25_o wo_n to_o such_o luke_n 17.1_o we_o must_v give_v no_o offence_n to_o the_o godly_a be_v they_o strong_a or_o weak_a matth._n 18.6_o 10._o nor_o to_o the_o wicked_a hence_o col._n 4.5_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o 2._o 1_o pet._n 2.18_o and_o 3.1_o we_o must_v not_o offend_v ourselves_o but_o must_v regard_v what_o conscience_n call_v for_o to_o satisfy_v our_o duty_n and_o to_o keep_v in_o with_o ourselves_o rather_o than_o to_o gratify_v any_o other_o request_n 2._o a_o inoffensive_a conscience_n will_v not_o be_v apt_a to_o take_v offence_n either_o 1._o from_o god_n who_o can_v never_o give_v any_o yet_o to_o some_o christ_n be_v a_o rock_n of_o offence_n rom._n 9.33_o yea_o he_o be_v so_o to_o his_o disciple_n math._n 26.31_o 2._o from_o god_n way_n as_o when_o we_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n but_o meet_v with_o persecution_n we_o be_v offend_v and_o turn_v back_o math._n 13.21_o 3._o from_o god_n child_n and_o their_o weakness_n so_o far_o as_o either_o to_o condemn_v their_o person_n or_o dislike_v their_o profession_n matth._n 18.5_o true_a godliness_n make_v a_o man_n apt_a to_o take_v all_o in_o good_a part_n 1_o cor._n 13.5_o 4._o from_o the_o evil_a world_n because_o all_o man_n speak_v evil_a of_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o forsake_v they_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o be_v offend_v isa._n 8.12_o 13._o five_o a_o quick-sighted_a conscience_n conscience_n whole_a work_n be_v circumspection_n and_o therefore_o it_o must_v have_v eye_n in_o every_o place_n it_o must_v have_v eye_n before_o to_o view_v and_o oversee_v action_n to_o be_v do_v behind_o to_o review_v and_o overlook_v action_n already_o do_v especial_o it_o must_v be_v full_a of_o eye_n within_o to_o make_v a_o privy_a search_n in_o our_o own_o heart_n to_o take_v account_n of_o the_o inward_a motion_n from_o which_o action_n be_v undertake_v of_o the_o inward_a intention_n and_o affection_n with_o which_o they_o be_v undertake_v and_o of_o the_o inward_a aim_n and_o true_a end_n for_o which_o they_o be_v undertake_v the_o pharisee_n be_v full_a of_o eye_n without_o and_o none_o within_o full_a of_o eye_n before_o but_o have_v none_o behind_o they_o can_v censure_v other_o action_n not_o see_v their_o own_o hence_o call_v fool_n and_o blind_a mat._n 23.17_o 19_o 24._o six_o a_o well-spoken_a conscience_n which_o can_v make_v the_o soul_n a_o good_a answer_n or_o upon_o just_a occasion_n make_v fit_a demand_n and_o put_v forth_o its_o quary_z 1_o pet._n 3.21_o 1._o it_o make_v a_o good_a and_o ready_a answer_n to_o god_n as_o psalm_n 27.8_o and_o 40.8_o 2._o it_o make_v a_o good_a answer_n for_o god_n as_o be_v command_v 1_o pet._n 3.15_o 16._o it_o be_v ready_a to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o its_o spiritual_a estate_n when_o it_o be_v require_v 3._o it_o make_v a_o good_a answer_n for_o one_o self_n when_o under_o the_o great_a cloud_n of_o censure_n suspicion_n or_o reproach_n rom._n 9.1_o 2_o cor._n 6.8_o 9_o 4._o when_o any_o business_n of_o conscience_n be_v under_o consideration_n conscience_n put_v the_o best_a answer_n into_o thy_o mouth_n and_o will_v ready_o resolve_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v seven_o a_o honest_a deal_n conscience_n for_o so_o much_o of_o honesty_n before_o man_n so_o much_o of_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n of_o this_o paul_n glori_v heb._n 13.18_o act._n 23.1_o 1_o pet._n 3.16_o peter_n exhort_v to_o it_o a_o good_a conversation_n without_o proclaim_v a_o good_a conscience_n within_o phil._n 4.8_o note_n of_o a_o honest_a conscience_n be_v 1._o he_o have_v engrave_v on_o his_o heart_n this_o maxim_n i_o must_v be_v a_o law_n to_o myself_o hence_o it_o be_v say_v 1_o tim._n 1.9_o the_o law_n be_v not_o witten_v for_o the_o righteous_a and_o if_o other_o be_v as_o honest_a as_o he_o few_o law_n and_o magistrate_n will_v serve_v turn_n 2._o he_o make_v christ_n rule_n his_o oracle_n matth._n 7.12_o what_o ever_o you_o will_v other_o shall_v do_v to_o you_o etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o epitome_n of_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n the_o voice_n both_o of_o scripture_n and_o nature_n 3._o you_o may_v be_v bold_a to_o take_v his_o word_n and_o trust_v he_o he_o dare_v not_o deceive_v though_o he_o may_v be_v deceive_v his_o word_n be_v as_o good_a as_o his_o bond_n his_o bond_n as_o his_o oath_n and_o his_o oath_n as_o his_o soul._n 4._o you_o need_v not_o fear_v to_o take_v his_o ware_n his_o weight_n or_o his_o measure_n all_o be_v currant_n and_o warrantable_a he_o be_v faithful_a and_o punctual_a in_o his_o reckon_n disbursment_n and_o receipt_n as_o they_o 2_o kin._n 12.15_o etc._n etc._n 5._o he_o respect_v not_o a_o person_n so_o much_o as_o the_o cause_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o poor_a fatherless_a and_o widow_n be_v more_o to_o he_o than_o the_o face_n of_o the_o rich_a or_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o mighty_a like_a levi_n deut._n 33.9_o 6._o he_o will_v soon_o suffer_v any_o prejudice_n himself_o then_o prejudice_v his_o neighbour_n psal._n 15.4_o he_o swear_v to_o his_o own_o hurt_n and_o damage_n and_o change_v not_o eight_o a_o tender_a conscience_n which_o be_v the_o heart_n of_o flesh_n promise_v ezek._n 36.25_o the_o contrite_a spirit_n in_o which_o god_n delight_v isa._n 66.1_o 2._o commend_v in_o josiah_n 2_o king_n 22.19_o 20._o and_o david_n 1_o sam._n 24.5_o 2_o sam._n 24.10_o and_o in_o ephraim_n jer._n 31.19_o and_o in_o the_o publican_n luk._n 18.13_o quest._n but_o be_v there_o not_o a_o faulty_a tenderness_n of_o conscience_n answ._n yes_o as_o 1._o when_o one_o be_v so_o tender_a that_o he_o can_v endure_v to_o be_v touch_v with_o a_o reproof_n prophesy_v to_o we_o smooth_a thing_n say_v they_o isa._n 30.10_o give_v we_o of_o your_o soft_a pillow_n ezek._n 13.18_o such_o be_v amaziah_n amos_n 7.10_o and_o they_o jer._n 38.4_o and_o they_o act._n 5.33_o and_o 7.54_o whereas_o the_o right_a tenderness_n be_v to_o be_v very_o sensible_a of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n and_o the_o danger_n thereof_o and_o thereupon_o impatient_a of_o the_o sin_n but_o very_o patient_a of_o reproof_n psalm_n 141.5_o act._n 2.37_o 2._o when_o

seek_v and_o procure_v they_o by_o evil_a 1_o pet._n 2.15_o a_o good_a conscience_n must_v not_o go_v out_o of_o god_n way_n to_o meet_v with_o suffering_n nor_o out_o of_o suffering_n way_n to_o meet_v with_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o poena_n but_o causa_fw-la the_o cause_n not_o the_o punishment_n which_o make_v a_o martyr_n 2._o if_o thou_o suffer_v for_o ill-doing_n yet_o be_v sure_a that_o it_o be_v wrongful_o 1_o pet._n 2.19_o and_o if_o thou_o be_v charge_v with_o any_o evil_n that_o it_o be_v false_o mat._n 5.11_o that_o thy_o conscience_n may_v say_v we_o be_v as_o deceiver_n yet_o true_a as_o unknown_a yet_o well_o konw_v to_o god_n 2_o cor._n 6.9_o 10._o three_o if_o thou_o desire_v chief_o and_o especial_o to_o suffer_v in_o the_o cause_n and_o for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n this_o with_o he_o be_v to_o suffer_v as_o a_o christian._n in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o kingdom_n daniel_n be_v careful_a to_o carry_v himself_o unreprovable_o but_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n he_o care_v not_o what_o he_o suffer_v dan._n 6.14_o 5._o life_n as_o it_o be_v too_o little_a worth_n to_o be_v lay_v out_o for_o christ_n so_o it_o be_v too_o precious_a to_o be_v lay_v out_o in_o any_o other_o cause_n it_o be_v a_o honour_n if_o we_o can_v call_v our_o suffering_n the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n col._n 2.24_o and_o our_o scar_n the_o mark_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n gal._n 6.17_o and_o can_v subscribe_v ourselves_o the_o prisoner_n of_o christ_n eph._n 3.1_o four_o if_o thou_o love_v to_o see_v the_o ground_n thou_o go_v upon_o that_o thy_o cause_n be_v clear_a the_o ground_n manifest_a that_o thou_o be_v not_o thrust_v forward_o by_o a_o turbulent_a spirit_n or_o a_o misinform_v conscience_n but_o for_o conscience_n towards_o god_n or_o according_a to_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o suffer_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 4.19_o five_o if_o thou_o be_v careful_a not_o only_o that_o the_o matter_n be_v good_a but_o that_o the_o manner_n be_v good_a lest_o otherwise_o we_o disgrace_v our_o suffering_n 1_o pet._n 2.19_o etc._n etc._n if_o thou_o suffer_v wrongfullly_n yet_o thou_o must_v suffer_v patient_o this_o be_v to_o suffer_v as_o christ_n suffer_v 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 22_o 23._o six_o if_o thou_o commit_v thyself_o in_o thy_o suffering_n to_o god_n in_o well-doing_n 1_o pet._n 4.19_o suffer_v time_n must_v not_o be_v sin_v time_n he_o be_v no_o good_a martyr_n that_o be_v not_o a_o good_a saint_n a_o good_a cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n a_o good_a life_n a_o good_a death_n a_o good_a matter_n to_o suffer_v for_o a_o good_a manner_n to_o suffer_v in_o make_v a_o honourable_a martyr_n ten_o a_o conscience_n of_o charity_n this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o as_o the_o end_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n too_o 1_o tim._n 1.5_o where_o there_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o charity_n there_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o conscience_n also_o the_o more_o of_o charity_n the_o more_o of_o conscience_n now_o this_o charity_n be_v twofold_a 1._o external_n or_o civil_a which_o respect_v 1._o the_o poor_a to_o who_o be_v to_o be_v show_v the_o charity_n of_o beneficence_n 2._o to_o the_o neighbour_n and_o friend_n a_o love_n of_o benevolence_n and_o 3._o to_o the_o enemy_n a_o love_n of_o forgiveness_n 1._o to_o the_o poor_a a_o love_n of_o beneficence_n and_o well-doing_n this_o kind_n of_o charity_n be_v the_o world_n grand_a benefactor_n the_o poor_n great_a almoner_n the_o widow_n treasurer_n the_o orphan_n guardian_n and_o the_o oppress_a man_n patron_n this_o lend_v eye_n to_o the_o blind_a foot_n to_o the_o lame_a deal_v out_o bread_n to_o the_o hungry_a clothes_v the_o naked_a and_o bring_v upon_o the_o donor_n the_o blessing_n of_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v this_o zacheus_n show_v luke_n 19.8_o and_o job_n chap._n 30.12_o etc._n etc._n and_o obadiah_n 1_o king_n 18.13_o and_o nehemiah_n chap._n 5.15_o hence_o psal._n 112.5_o prov._n 31.20_o 26._o so_o cornelius_n act_v 10.2_o 4._o isa._n 32.8_o 2._o to_o our_o neighbour_n must_v be_v show_v the_o charity_n of_o benevolence_n we_o must_v love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o matth._n 22.39_o rom._n 13.8_o for_o prov._n 18.24_o he_o that_o have_v a_o friend_n must_v show_v himself_o friendly_a it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n to_o see_v friend_n and_o neighbour_n live_v in_o this_o mutual_a love_n and_o benevolence_n psal._n 133.1_o etc._n etc._n 3._o to_o our_o enemy_n a_o love_n of_o forgiveness_n this_o be_v the_o hard_a and_o therefore_o the_o high_a pitch_n of_o love_n a_o lesson_n only_o to_o be_v learn_v in_o the_o school_n of_o christ._n the_o pharisee_n teach_v otherwise_o which_o christ_n labour_v to_o reform_v matth._n 5.46_o luke_n 6.32.33_o this_o make_v we_o like_o our_o father_n in_o heaven_n who_o be_v kind_a to_o the_o thankful_a and_o unkind_a luke_n 6.35_o and_o like_o his_o son_n on_o earth_n who_o pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n this_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o col._n 3.12_o 13._o 2._o spiritual_a or_o ecclesiastical_a which_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o the_o love_n we_o bear_v to_o the_o church_n and_o truth_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o our_o brethren_n this_o charity_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o the_o former_a the_o former_a may_v be_v among_o heathen_n and_o civilise_a christian_n but_o this_o be_v the_o peculiar_a badge_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n a_o love_n of_o symphony_n in_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n of_o sympathy_n in_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o of_o symmetry_n or_o harmony_n in_o a_o offensive_a conversation_n this_o be_v often_o and_o earnest_o press_v phil._n 2.1_o etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 3.8_o it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n the_o adorn_v of_o the_o gospel_n the_o lively_a image_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o daughter_n of_o faith_n the_o mother_n of_o hope_n the_o sister_n of_o peace_n the_o kinswoman_n of_o truth_n the_o life_n and_o joy_n of_o angel_n the_o bane_n of_o devil_n it_o be_v the_o death_n of_o dissension_n the_o grave_n of_o schism_n wherein_o all_o church_n rupture_n and_o offence_n be_v bury_v 1_o joh._n 4.8_o 16._o joh._n 13.34_o gal._n 5.22.6_o yea_o it_o be_v the_o very_a bond_n of_o perfection_n col._n 3.14_o and_o that_o which_o cover_v all_o sin_n 1_o pet._n 4.8_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o excellency_n and_o benefit_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o honourable_a title_n give_v to_o it_o above_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o the_o real_a pre-eminence_n it_o have_v if_o compare_v with_o all_o other_o thing_n as_o 1._o it_o have_v this_o proper_a denomination_n give_v it_o ordinary_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n act._n 23.19_o 1_o tim._n 1.15_o 1_o pet._n 3.16_o 21._o whereas_o other_o grace_n though_o excellent_a in_o their_o place_n and_o kind_n be_v seldom_o so_o call_v where_o do_v we_o read_v of_o good_a faith_n good_a love_n holiness_n etc._n etc._n whereas_o conscience_n be_v good_a of_o itself_o and_o make_v the_o good_a faith_n the_o good_a love_n the_o good_a repentance_n etc._n etc._n which_o all_o cease_v to_o be_v good_a when_o sever_v from_o the_o good_a conscience_n again_o compare_v it_o with_o all_o other_o good_a thing_n and_o it_o have_v the_o better_a of_o they_o what_o good_a be_v there_o in_o a_o chest_n full_a of_o good_n when_o the_o conscience_n be_v empty_a of_o goodness_n quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la plena_fw-la bonis_fw-la area_n si_fw-la inanis_fw-la sit_fw-la conscientia_fw-la say_v st._n austin_n what_o if_o he_o have_v good_a ware_n in_o his_o shop_n a_o good_a stock_n in_o his_o ground_n good_a clothes_n to_o his_o back_n etc._n etc._n if_o he_o have_v not_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o his_o heart_n this_o man_n be_v like_o naaman_n a_o rich_a and_o honourable_a man_n but_o a_o leper_n what_o be_v all_o great_a part_n and_o ability_n without_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o as_o sweet_a flower_n upon_o a_o stink_a carcase_n it_o be_v above_o all_o faith_n alone_o therefore_o they_o oft_o go_v together_o in_o scripture_n 1_o tim._n 1.5_o 19_o and_o 3.9_o if_o this_o be_v put_v away_o faith_n be_v shipwreck_a nothing_o profit_v alone_o without_o this_o not_o baptism_n 1_o pet._n 3.21_o not_o charity_n 1_o tim._n 1.5_o not_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n heb._n 10.22_o not_o any_o serve_n of_o god_n 2_o tim._n 1.3_o not_o obedience_n to_o magistrate_n rom._n 13.5_o not_o all_o our_o suffering_n 1_o pet._n 2.19_o 20._o let_v all_o duty_n be_v perform_v and_o conscience_n nor_o regard_v and_o the_o man_n be_v but_o a_o hypocrite_n let_v all_o gift_n remain_v and_o profession_n stay_v and_o the_o man_n be_v but_o a_o apostate_n hence_o bernard_n vtilius_fw-la est_fw