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	sin_n	20,113	5	5.9622	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

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●●●th_o the_o other_o hand_n hold_v their_o weapon_n to_o repel_v th●●_n 〈…〉_o will_v enemy_n who_o continual_o labour_v to_o hinder_v the_o l●●_n 〈…〉_o ing_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o become_v friend_n to_o god_n 〈…〉_o ent_o satan_n assault_v we_o as_o his_o enemy_n no_o soon_o do_v we_o receive_v the_o lord_n press_v money_n and_o set_v foot_n into_o his_o camp_n but_o satan_n advance_v against_o we_o his_o flag_n of_o defiance_n labour_v both_o by_o secret_a treachery_n and_o outward_a force_n to_o supplant_v and_o overcome_v us._n §_o sect._n 2_o here_o therefore_o be_v instruction_n for_o secure_a worldling_n doctrine_n the_o two_o fold_n use_n of_o this_o doctrine_n and_o consolation_n and_o encouragement_n for_o god_n child_n worldly_n man_n in_o steed_n of_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n spend_v their_o time_n in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n in_o lust_n and_o uncleanness_n in_o music_n and_o dalliance_n in_o surfeit_v and_o all_o voluptuousness_n in_o covetousness_n and_o 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sect._n 6_o the_o sixth_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o sixth_o sign_n be_v the_o inward_a fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o inward_a combat_n which_o they_o feel_v between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o on_o the_o one_o side_n they_o be_v draw_v unto_o sin_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n incite_v unto_o holy_a obedience_n now_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o soon_o after_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n one_o while_o row_v against_o the_o tide_n of_o their_o carnal_a affection_n and_o another_o while_o carry_v violent_o down_o the_o stream_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o weakness_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o inbred_a corruption_n for_o natural_o we_o go_v all_o one_o way_n without_o any_o stop_n opposition_n or_o resistance_n even_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n natural_o we_o serve_v sin_n and_o willing_o subject_v ourselves_o to_o live_v in_o the_o bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n until_o the_o lord_n do_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n renew_v our_o will_n and_o sanctify_v our_o affection_n work_v in_o we_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o miserable_a captivity_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o renew_v and_o sanctification_n because_o it_o be_v do_v but_o in_o part_n therefore_o be_v it_o oppose_v by_o the_o contrary_a corruption_n which_o we_o have_v by_o nature_n so_o that_o what_o the_o spirit_n love_v the_o flesh_n hate_v what_o the_o spirit_n embrace_v the_o flesh_n abhor_v what_o the_o spirit_n will_v have_v we_o do_v the_o flesh_n hinder_v and_o enforce_v we_o to_o leave_v undo_v with_o whatsoever_o the_o spirit_n be_v delight_v with_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v vex_v and_o displease_v and_o this_o spiritual_a fight_n be_v in_o all_o god_n child_n as_o appear_v rom._n 7.23_o gal._n 5.17_o which_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o discourage_v we_o 5.17_o rom._n 7.23_o gal._n 5.17_o that_o nothing_o more_o can_v assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v all_o flesh_n whole_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o satan_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o fight_n or_o opposition_n in_o we_o for_o satan_n kingdom_n be_v not_o divide_v against_o itself_o and_o while_o the_o strong_a man_n whole_o keep_v the_o house_n all_o that_o he_o possess_v be_v in_o peace_n until_o our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n thrust_v he_o out_o of_o his_o possession_n and_o seek_v to_o rule_v in_o we_o by_o the_o sceptre_n of_o his_o word_n and_o then_o the_o devil_n rage_v and_o strive_v to_o keep_v his_o hold_n and_o the_o flesh_n storm_v desire_v still_o to_o serve_v his_o old_a master_n when_o therefore_o we_o feel_v

the_o lord_n have_v pardon_v and_o remit_v they_o so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o arise_v up_o in_o judgement_n to_o our_o condemnation_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o the_o world_n to_o come_v second_o he_o do_v deliver_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n while_o he_o do_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o our_o sin_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n mortify_v &_o the_o strength_n of_o they_o abate_v so_o that_o they_o do_v not_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n although_o we_o can_v whole_o expel_v they_o from_o dwell_v in_o we_o according_a to_o that_o rom._n 6.12_o 6.12_o rom._n 6.12_o sin_n shall_v not_o reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o though_o we_o can_v utter_o subdue_v this_o cananitish_a brood_n of_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o still_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n they_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n always_o vex_v and_o grieve_v we_o yet_o by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n assist_v we_o we_o weaken_v their_o force_n abate_v their_o courage_n and_o make_v they_o become_v tributary_n and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n they_o rebel_v we_o curb_v they_o in_o &_o give_v they_o the_o overthrow_n yea_o though_o sometime_o they_o gain_v ground_n &_o give_v we_o the_o foil_n yet_o we_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o recover_v ourselves_o be_v assist_v with_o the_o fresh_a supply_n of_o god_n spirit_n till_o at_o last_o by_o death_n we_o obtain_v a_o final_a victory_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o 3.13_o that_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n prove_v not_o that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v gal._n 3.13_o he_o object_v that_o we_o be_v still_o under_o the_o law_n and_o tie_v to_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v not_o free_v we_o from_o it_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o christ_n have_v not_o free_v we_o from_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o he_o have_v free_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n and_o malediction_n as_o it_o be_v gal._n 3.13_o so_o as_o though_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v it_o in_o that_o exact_a manner_n and_o measure_n which_o god_n require_v yet_o our_o transgression_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o for_o he_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o that_o his_o righteousness_n may_v become_v our_o righteousness_n and_o he_o have_v suffer_v death_n that_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o may_v wash_v away_o our_o sin_n 8.3.4_o rom._n 8.3.4_o and_o thus_o when_o the_o law_n be_v impossible_a to_o be_v perform_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o flesh_n the_o lord_n send_v his_o son_n in_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.3_o 4._o moreover_o we_o be_v not_o now_o tie_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v nor_o yet_o shall_v we_o for_o the_o imperfection_n of_o this_o our_o obedience_n be_v in_o danger_n of_o condemnation_n but_o now_o only_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n before_o our_o conversion_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n by_o show_v unto_o we_o our_o sin_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o and_o after_o our_o conversion_n it_o serve_v for_o a_o rule_n or_o square_v according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n unto_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o his_o inestimable_a benefit_n by_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o because_o this_o also_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v also_o grant_v and_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v less_o prone_a unto_o sin_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v obedience_n in_o some_o measure_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n so_o that_o now_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a unto_o we_o 5.3_o 1._o john_n 5.3_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.3_o but_o his_o yoke_n which_o so_o much_o gall_v we_o while_o we_o be_v rebellious_a and_o like_o untamed_a ox_n be_v now_o become_v easy_a and_o his_o burden_n which_o heretofore_o be_v so_o heavy_a and_o irksome_a be_v now_o become_v light_n 11.30_o matth._n 11.30_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o matth._n 11.30_o §_o sect._n 6_o four_o they_o that_o god_n be_v not_o angry_a with_o the_o faithful_a though_o he_o seem_v to_o frown_v upon_o they_o the_o tempter_n may_v object_v to_o the_o weak_a conscience_n which_o labour_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v not_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n due_a for_o sin_n see_v we_o still_o see_v his_o frown_a countenance_n and_o apprehend_v the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o his_o wrath_n inflame_v against_o we_o but_o let_v all_o know_v that_o if_o they_o true_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o only_o rely_v themselves_o upon_o this_o their_o mediator_n if_o their_o sin_n pass_v grieve_v they_o and_o they_o purpose_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o labour_v that_o they_o may_v forsake_v they_o then_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o christ_n and_o in_o he_o he_o be_v become_v their_o love_a and_o gracious_a father_n 1.20.21_o col._n 1.20.21_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o col._n 1.20.21_o let_v not_o such_o therefore_o be_v discourage_v if_o god_n seem_v to_o frown_v upon_o they_o for_o a_o time_n for_o he_o will_v not_o frown_v for_o ever_o nor_o always_o retain_v his_o anger_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psalm_n 103.9_o nay_o 103.9_o psalm_n 103.9_o in_o truth_n he_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o at_o all_o as_o a_o judge_n to_o punish_v but_o as_o a_o father_n to_o correct_v and_o amend_v we_o and_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v proper_o he_o always_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o we_o for_o as_o he_o be_v well_o please_v with_o christ_n our_o head_n so_o be_v he_o always_o well_o please_v with_o we_o in_o he_o as_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n notwithstanding_o as_o a_o tender_a father_n when_o his_o son_n offend_v make_v semblance_n as_o though_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v be_v careful_a in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o avoid_v the_o like_a fault_n and_o to_o amend_v so_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v our_o gracious_a father_n seem_v oftentimes_o to_o be_v grievous_o displease_v with_o his_o child_n when_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o hide_v from_o they_o his_o amiable_a love_a countenance_n and_o show_v nothing_o but_o sign_n of_o wrath_n not_o that_o he_o have_v in_o truth_n cast_v they_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n for_o he_o never_o fall_v out_o with_o those_o who_o christ_n have_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o neither_o can_v he_o cease_v to_o love_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n nor_o christ_n member_n cease_v to_o be_v his_o member_n after_o they_o be_v once_o ingraft_v into_o his_o body_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n only_o like_o a_o wise_a father_n he_o frown_v upon_o they_o and_o seem_v angry_a to_o make_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v forsake_v their_o sin_n whereby_o they_o have_v incur_v his_o displeasure_n §_o sect._n 7_o five_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o we_o be_v not_o free_v and_o deliver_v out_o of_o his_o power_n and_o jurisdiction_n 2.14_o that_o though_o satan_n tempt_v we_o yet_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v redeem_v heb._n 2.14_o see_v he_o do_v often_o assault_v and_o overcome_v we_o with_o his_o temptation_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a fast_o bind_v in_o the_o fetter_n of_o sin_n to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o his_o death_n have_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v all_o they_o which_o for_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n as_o the_o apostle_n show_v heb._n 2.14.15_o that_o god_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n 1.13_o col._n 1.13_o as_o it_o be_v col._n 1.13_o that_o our_o redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n have_v spoil_v the_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o have_v make_v a_o show_n of_o they_o open_o and_o have_v triumph_v over_o they_o upon_o his_o cross_n 2.15_o col._n 2.15_o and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o all_o his_o member_n col._n 2.15_o that_o he_o have_v

every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v attain_v true_a sanctification_n he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o compose_v and_o frame_v the_o whole_a man_n his_o mind_n and_o imagination_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n his_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n in_o all_o of_o they_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n otherwise_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v not_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n in_o their_o several_a measure_n it_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a for_o as_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o citizen_n be_v besiege_v to_o fortify_v one_o place_n of_o the_o wall_n and_o leave_v another_o part_n unfortify_v or_o to_o keep_v straight_o watch_v at_o some_o of_o the_o gate_n and_o leave_v other_o open_v so_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o to_o fortify_v some_o part_n against_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o leave_v other_o weak_a and_o naked_a nor_o to_o guard_v some_o of_o the_o outward_a passage_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o neglect_v some_o other_o suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v as_o a_o open_a entrance_n to_o let_v in_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o so_o they_o will_v easy_o surprise_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o any_o safety_n in_o this_o strait_a siege_n we_o must_v set_v a_o strong_a guard_n and_o a_o careful_a watch_n over_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o object_n of_o our_o sanctification_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v sanctification_n of_o the_o object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v fly_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n avoid_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o labour_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o time_n when_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o be_v present_o after_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o justify_v for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n obedience_n death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v present_o after_o our_o conversion_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o finish_v but_o as_o the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n do_v first_o take_v root_n and_o then_o be_v scarce_o discorned_a afterward_o shoot_v forth_o into_o a_o blade_n and_o so_o spring_v up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o bring_v forth_o a_o ear_n and_o last_o it_o ripen_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o sour_a plentiful_a increase_n so_o when_o first_o the_o seed_n of_o sanctification_n be_v sow_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v a_o time_n to_o take_v root_n when_o as_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o but_o afterward_o they_o send_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blade_n of_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o these_o fruit_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o clean_a and_o without_o mixture_n but_o as_o in_o the_o fair_a field_n there_o be_v among_o the_o clean_a wheat_n some_o tare_n and_o cockle_n so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v most_o sanctify_a there_o be_v many_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n mix_v with_o the_o good_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o the_o which_o the_o christian_n be_v still_o in_o weed_n and_o pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o yet_o can_v never_o overcome_v this_o great_a work_n till_o the_o winter_n of_o death_n whole_o nip_v and_o kill_v these_o weed_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o therefore_o present_o after_o our_o conversion_n dream_v of_o a_o perfection_n in_o sanctification_n no_o nor_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o estimate_v the_o trueness_n thereof_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o measure_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o natural_a generation_n and_o growth_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o in_o spiritual_a regeneration_n all_o be_v not_o finish_v at_o the_o first_o but_o perfect_v by_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v convert_v we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n such_o as_o have_v need_v rather_o of_o milk_n than_o of_o strong_a meat_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n we_o grow_v up_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o we_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n unto_o which_o age_n we_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o have_v attain_v till_o by_o death_n we_o whole_o lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o last_o we_o attain_v to_o our_o consummation_n and_o full_a perfection_n when_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a holiness_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n will_v in_o that_o degree_n which_o his_o justice_n require_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n be_v two_o vivification_n that_o sanctification_n contain_v two_o part_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n the_o which_o also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n but_o in_o a_o diverse_a sense_n for_o they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o sanctification_n as_o they_o be_v the_o work_n and_o action_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v mortify_v and_o quicken_v we_o and_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o unto_o repentance_n as_o they_o have_v reference_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n do_v labour_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la acti_fw-la agimus_fw-la we_o be_v first_o move_v and_o set_v a_o work_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v work_n together_o with_o he_o this_o division_n have_v it_o ground_n and_o warrant_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o diverse_a phrase_n 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manifest_a that_o our_o sanctification_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o mortification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o weaken_v subdue_v and_o kill_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a corruption_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o powerful_a as_o in_o time_n past_a to_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n evil_a motion_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n in_o this_o description_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o

all_o the_o pain_n thou_o can_v thou_o be_v in_o one_o day_n carry_v further_a backward_o towards_o thy_o old_a conversation_n than_o thou_o can_v in_o many_o month_n get_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 2_o and_o thus_o do_v satan_n discourage_v the_o weak_a christian_n with_o his_o false_a suggestion_n corruption_n that_o our_o sanctification_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o our_o corruption_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v hinder_v he_o from_o travail_v this_o way_n of_o holiness_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a be_v imperfect_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o continual_o cleave_v to_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manifold_a want_n and_o defect_n of_o their_o best_a action_n neither_o be_v we_o so_o wash_v in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n but_o that_o there_o remain_v in_o we_o some_o stain_n of_o that_o scarlet_a ingrained_a dye_n of_o our_o corruption_n we_o have_v not_o so_o clere_o escape_v out_o of_o our_o old_a captivity_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o we_o retain_v still_o some_o gall_n and_o bruise_n which_o make_v we_o to_o go_v halt_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n we_o have_v not_o so_o vanquish_v this_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o that_o still_o it_o will_v assault_v we_o yea_o and_o often_o foil_v we_o though_o it_o can_v subdue_v we_o we_o have_v indeed_o overcome_v these_o curse_a canaanites_n so_o that_o they_o can_v rule_v and_o reign_v in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n but_o we_o have_v not_o utter_o expel_v they_o from_o dwell_v among_o we_o so_o that_o do_v we_o what_o we_o can_v yet_o still_o they_o will_v be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n to_o vex_v and_o grieve_v us._n heretofore_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o flesh_n like_o tyrannical_a lord_n do_v against_o all_o law_n and_o justice_n over-rule_v we_o but_o now_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n assist_v we_o we_o have_v weaken_v their_o force_n and_o bring_v they_o under_o yet_o not_o so_o but_o that_o still_o they_o will_v rebel_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o continual_o exercise_v we_o in_o the_o spiritual_a warfare_n so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v not_o whole_o spirit_n as_o the_o carnal_a man_n be_v whole_o flesh_n but_o be_v divide_v into_o two_o faction_n or_o part_n and_o always_o be_v at_o civil_a war_n within_o himself_o for_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v he_o be_v holy_a pure_a and_o undefiled_a but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v carnal_a he_o be_v sinful_a corrupt_a and_o full_a of_o all_o pollution_n as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v he_o whole_o love_v and_o embrace_v true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o abhor_v and_o flee_v sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o as_o he_o be_v unregenerate_a he_o love_v sin_n and_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n thereof_o and_o loathe_v righteousness_n as_o irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a in_o the_o spiritual_a part_n he_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o have_v his_o conversation_n above_o he_o mind_v heavenly_a thing_n but_o in_o the_o carnal_a part_n he_o love_v the_o world_n and_o be_v press_v down_o with_o the_o care_n and_o pleasure_n thereof_o so_o that_o his_o mind_n can_v as_o it_o will_v mount_v aloft_o in_o divine_a meditation_n in_o the_o spirit_n he_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o flesh_n the_o law_n of_o sin_n §_o sect._n 3_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o imagine_v that_o to_o be_v sanctify_v be_v to_o be_v whole_o purge_v from_o all_o corruption_n sanctification_n that_o we_o must_v not_o dream_v of_o perfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n to_o be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o to_o have_v the_o spirit_n in_o full_a measure_n but_o to_o have_v the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n lessen_v and_o their_o power_n abate_v so_o that_o they_o can_v whole_o oversway_v we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n to_o have_v some_o holy_a desire_n and_o good_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o also_o we_o express_v in_o our_o action_n although_o in_o great_a weakness_n and_o imperfection_n to_o have_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o life_n expect_v the_o whole_a harvest_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v neither_o let_v we_o yield_v to_o satan_n suggest_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o at_o all_o sanctify_a because_o we_o have_v some_o relic_n of_o our_o old_a corruption_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n in_o our_o best_a action_n or_o that_o therefore_o our_o holiness_n which_o we_o have_v be_v so_o small_a that_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n and_o that_o which_o we_o want_v so_o great_a and_o hardly_o come_v by_o that_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a we_o shall_v ever_o attain_v unto_o it_o see_v these_o suggestion_n be_v sufficient_o confute_v both_o by_o the_o scripture_n and_o example_n of_o all_o god_n child_n for_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o that_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o that_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n 1.8_o jam._n 3.2_o 1._o joh._n 1.8_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o because_o we_o continual_o offend_v our_o saviour_n require_v that_o as_o we_o ask_v our_o daily_a bread_n so_o also_o we_o shall_v pray_v daily_o for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o apostle_n also_o tell_v we_o that_o there_o be_v a_o continual_a fight_n in_o every_o christian_a 5.17_o gal._n 5.17_o the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n &_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n the_o one_o tempt_v we_o unto_o sin_n the_o other_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o holy_a obedience_n moreover_o the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n be_v pregnant_a for_o this_o purpose_n neither_o be_v there_o ever_o any_o so_o perfect_o sanctify_v but_o there_o remain_v in_o they_o some_o relic_n of_o their_o natural_a corruption_n which_o also_o show_v themselves_o in_o actual_a sin_n and_o grievous_a transgression_n as_o appear_v plain_o in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o patriarch_n david_n peter_n and_o all_o other_o but_o most_o clear_o do_v the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v this_o in_o his_o own_o person_n 7._o rom._n 7._o propound_v himself_o as_o a_o true_a pattern_n of_o a_o man_n regenerate_v for_o though_o he_o have_v attain_v unto_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n yet_o he_o complain_v of_o the_o great_a force_n and_o violence_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n rom._n 7_o for_o so_o great_a strength_n thereof_o remain_v in_o he_o that_o it_o force_v he_o to_o abuse_v the_o law_n of_o god_n take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o work_v in_o he_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o so_o in_o steed_n of_o kill_a sin_n do_v revive_v it_o in_o he_o vers_n 8_o 9_o that_o it_o make_v he_o to_o omit_v the_o good_a he_o will_v and_o to_o do_v the_o evil_a that_o he_o hate_v vers_fw-la 15.19_o that_o it_o rebel_v against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o lead_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n ver_fw-la 23_o that_o he_o see_v no_o possible_a mean_n in_o himself_o to_o subdue_v utter_o these_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o seek_v for_o help_v elsewhere_o cry_v out_o wretehed_n man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n v._o 24._o §_o sect._n 4_o seeing_n therefore_o this_o be_v the_o state_n of_o all_o god_n child_n diligence_n that_o our_o want_n and_o corruption_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o redouble_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o yet_o sanctify_v or_o that_o it_o be_v lose_v labour_n to_o go_v forward_o in_o this_o work_n because_o of_o the_o great_a power_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v stain_v also_o with_o manifold_a imperfection_n but_o rather_o let_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o corruption_n redouble_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n that_o we_o may_v subdue_v they_o and_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v diverse_a degree_n of_o holiness_n let_v we_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v ascend_v one_o step_n never_o rest_v strive_v till_o we_o have_v ascend_v a_o high_a until_o at_o length_n we_o come_v to_o the_o top_n of_o perfection_n and_o the_o high_a step_n of_o true_a holiness_n according_a to_o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n apoc._n 22.11_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a let_v he_o be_v righteous_a still_o 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o he_o that_o be_v holy_a let_v he_o be_v holy_a still_o that_o be_v let_v he_o continue_v and_o daily_o increase_v in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n §_o sect._n 5_o and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v in_o these_o our_o holy_a endeavour_n us._n that_o our_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v

unto_o us._n with_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o strength_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o imperfection_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n let_v we_o further_o consider_v first_o that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o come_v in_o judgement_n before_o god_n to_o our_o condemnation_n because_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n whereby_o he_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o they_o can_v now_o condemn_v we_o nor_o draw_v upon_o we_o any_o punishment_n and_o likewise_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o as_o a_o rich_a robe_n do_v cover_v and_o hide_v our_o patch_a rag_n of_o imperfection_n so_o than_o though_o we_o see_v the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v hereby_o from_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n but_o rather_o strive_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o aspire_v to_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n and_o if_o beside_o our_o purpose_n we_o be_v lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o though_o they_o make_v we_o condemn_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o conscience_n yet_o they_o shall_v never_o condemn_v we_o before_o god_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o for_o have_v in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n declare_v that_o the_o faithful_a have_v remain_v in_o they_o the_o flesh_n and_o relic_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n which_o powerful_o hinder_v they_o from_o do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v and_o 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of_o sin_n and_o death_n so_o that_o now_o it_o can_v not_o condemn_v they_o nor_o oblige_v and_o bind_v they_o to_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n as_o in_o former_a time_n see_v therefore_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o that_o it_o can_v condemn_v we_o let_v we_o not_o so_o fear_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o cast_v away_o our_o weapon_n not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v it_o for_o though_o this_o our_o enemy_n may_v assault_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v overcome_v we_o though_o it_o may_v wound_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v kill_v we_o though_o it_o may_v give_v we_o a_o foil_n yet_o in_o the_o end_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o victory_n if_o we_o manful_o resist_v and_o labour_n to_o subdue_v it_o §_o sect._n 6_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n such_o exact_a and_o perfect_a righteousness_n law_n that_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o gospel_n require_v not_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n as_o be_v require_v under_o the_o law_n which_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o be_v never_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o man_n our_o saviour_n christ_n except_v but_o only_o that_o we_o strive_v and_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o it_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o once_o free_a ourselves_o from_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o but_o that_o we_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v it_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o be_v without_o sin_n but_o that_o sin_n do_v not_o rule_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o shall_v like_v slave_n obey_v it_o willing_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o that_o also_o we_o hate_v and_o abhor_v it_o do_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o it_o and_o subdue_v it_o by_o little_a and_o little_a see_v we_o can_v at_o once_o whole_o vanquish_v it_o he_o do_v not_o now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o christ_n have_v perform_v for_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n and_o though_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o our_o desire_n 7.12.22_o rom._n 7.12.22_o yet_o at_o least_o that_o we_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o consent_n unto_o it_o that_o it_o be_v good_a holy_a and_o just_a in_o a_o word_n this_o be_v the_o christian_a man_n righteousness_n which_o god_n require_v that_o he_o hate_v sin_n and_o love_v godliness_n that_o he_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o labour_n to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o contrary_a to_o his_o desire_n and_o purpose_n he_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v or_o leave_v undo_v the_o good_a which_o he_o love_v that_o he_o sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n and_o make_v confession_n hereof_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n do_v implore_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n this_o righteousness_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n for_o he_o measure_v our_o deed_n by_o our_o will_n and_o esteem_v more_o of_o our_o affection_n than_o of_o our_o action_n august_n august_n nec_fw-la intuetur_fw-la deus_fw-la quantum_fw-la quilibet_fw-la valeat_fw-la sed_fw-la quantum_fw-la velit_fw-la &_o quicquid_fw-la vis_fw-la &_o non_fw-la potes_fw-la deus_fw-la factum_fw-la computat_fw-la he_o respect_v not_o what_o we_o can_v do_v but_o what_o we_o will_v do_v and_o that_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v and_o can_v he_o esteem_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v perform_v so_o that_o he_o repute_v he_o righteous_a who_o earnest_o desire_v and_o labour_v to_o be_v righteous_a and_o he_o perfect_v who_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v his_o imperfection_n strive_v to_o attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o fit_o may_v be_v compare_v unto_o a_o tender_a love_a father_n who_o esteem_v of_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o belove_a son_n more_o than_o of_o the_o best_a action_n of_o a_o servant_n because_o he_o regard_v not_o so_o much_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o action_n as_o the_o person_n and_o cheerful_a will_n of_o the_o agent_n §_o sect._n 7_o now_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n be_v perfect_o just_a will_v notwithstanding_o accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n righteousness_n why_o the_o lord_n accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n be_v first_o because_o we_o be_v make_v member_n of_o christ_n body_n our_o person_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o our_o work_n also_o not_o in_o their_o own_o worthiness_n or_o for_o their_o own_o merit_n but_o in_o and_o for_o christ_n be_v accept_v the_o corruption_n and_o stain_n of_o they_o be_v wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o they_o be_v cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o thus_o be_v adorn_v in_o the_o garment_n of_o our_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n we_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n second_o our_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o our_o work_n be_v imperfect_a in_o themselves_o do_v receive_v their_o dignity_n excellency_n and_o estimation_n in_o god_n sight_n as_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n howsoever_o mingle_v with_o our_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 8_o three_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o hate_v and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v will_v never_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v and_o cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n us._n that_o

proceed_n if_o we_o hunger_n after_o more_o perfection_n and_o careful_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o true_a holiness_n chap._n ix_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o general_a answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v those_o temptation_n of_o satan_n sin_n how_o satan_n terrifi_v the_o christian_n conscience_n by_o aggravate_v his_o sin_n which_o he_o ground_v upon_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o our_o small_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o such_o as_o he_o sugge_v after_o we_o have_v commit_v some_o actual_a sin_n and_o these_o be_v either_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a or_o else_o some_o special_a sin_n into_o which_o we_o have_v fall_v concern_v the_o first_o when_o the_o weak_a christian_n who_o have_v a_o tender_a conscience_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v persuade_v to_o lie_v secure_o in_o his_o sin_n have_v through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o own_o corruption_n and_o violence_n of_o his_o temptation_n commit_v any_o sin_n against_o his_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n then_o do_v the_o tempter_n who_o before_o his_o fall_n exceed_o extenuate_v &_o mince_v his_o sin_n now_o after_o that_o he_o be_v fall_v into_o it_o out_o of_o measure_n aggravate_v the_o grievousnesse_n and_o heinousness_n of_o his_o offence_n partly_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o sin_n itself_o and_o partly_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o circumstance_n as_o be_v commit_v after_o his_o call_n against_o his_o knowledge_n in_o such_o a_o time_n or_o place_n &_o by_o such_o a_o person_n as_o god_n be_v thereby_o most_o dishonour_v and_o his_o brethren_n offend_v by_o his_o bad_a example_n and_o thus_o have_v as_o it_o be_v stretch_v out_o his_o sin_n upon_o the_o tentar_n of_o his_o temptation_n and_o with_o the_o blast_n of_o his_o false_a suggestion_n make_v of_o every_o small_a drop_n a_o great_a bubble_n then_o do_v he_o also_o set_v before_o he_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n god_n fearful_a judgement_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v continual_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v he_o as_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o these_o fearful_a evil_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n that_o hereby_o be_v utter_o discourage_v he_o may_v desperate_o cast_v off_o all_o care_n of_o continue_v in_o his_o former_a course_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o now_o it_o be_v altogether_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o which_o temptation_n if_o we_o will_v withstand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n repentance_n the_o mean_n to_o withstand_v the_o former_a temptation_n be_v renew_a faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o behoove_v we_o not_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o former_a faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o as_o we_o have_v renew_v our_o sin_n so_o also_o must_v we_o renew_v our_o sorrow_n for_o it_o bewail_v our_o corruption_n which_o have_v so_o prevail_v against_o we_o as_o to_o move_v we_o to_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n hate_v and_o detest_a our_o sin_n into_o which_o we_o have_v fall_v and_o purpose_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o this_o our_o repentance_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a by_o those_o fruit_n thereof_o which_o the_o apostle_n mention_v 2._o cor._n 7.9_o 10_o 11._o that_o be_v we_o must_v study_v and_o endeavour_n to_o amend_v 7.9.10.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.9.10.11_o confess_v our_o sin_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o humility_n and_o most_o earnest_o crave_v remission_n both_o of_o the_o fault_n and_o punishment_n have_v a_o godly_a indignation_n against_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v sin_v and_o a_o son-like_a fear_v not_o so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o punishment_n as_o of_o offend_v and_o displease_v god_n our_o most_o gracious_a love_a father_n and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v be_v so_o renew_v that_o we_o be_v not_o again_o so_o overtake_v a_o more_o fervent_a zeal_n in_o love_a god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n than_o before_o our_o fall_n and_o last_o we_o must_v take_v a_o holy_a revenge_n of_o ourselves_o that_o thereby_o we_o may_v so_o tame_v our_o flesh_n that_o it_o may_v not_o hereafter_o be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o as_o to_o overcome_v and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o thus_o have_v renew_v our_o repentance_n we_o must_v also_o renew_v our_o faith_n by_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v life_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n jesus_n make_v unto_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n that_o christ_n the_o just_a have_v bear_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o we_o who_o be_v unjust_a that_o with_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n he_o have_v full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n appease_v his_o wrath_n and_o wash_v away_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o blood_n that_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o curse_n that_o we_o in_o he_o may_v be_v bless_v that_o by_o suffer_v for_o we_o he_o have_v free_v we_o from_o all_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o so_o that_o though_o we_o sin_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n see_v we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o who_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1._o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v unto_o the_o weak_a christian_a that_o these_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n can_v yield_v unto_o he_o no_o sound_a comfort_n 8.1_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v still_o in_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 8.1_o see_v they_o be_v restrain_v to_o those_o only_o who_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o which_o number_n be_v none_o but_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v renew_v and_o govern_v by_o god_n spirit_n according_a to_o that_o rom._n 8.1_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v be_v not_o in_o christ_n for_o be_v ingraft_v in_o this_o vine_n thou_o will_v bring_v forth_o the_o grape_n of_o godliness_n whereas_o there_o spring_v nothing_o from_o thou_o but_o the_o brier_n and_o bramble_n of_o iniquity_n neither_o walk_v thou_o after_o the_o spirit_n for_o then_o in_o thy_o life_n thou_o will_v show_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o but_o after_o the_o flesh_n which_o whole_o overrule_v thou_o and_o cast_v thou_o headlong_o into_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n §_o sect._n 4_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o which_o temptation_n we_o be_v to_o know_v spirit_n what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n and_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o commit_n of_o a_o sin_n or_o of_o many_o sin_n which_o proove_v that_o we_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o after_o the_o flesh_n for_o so_o shall_v all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v carnal_a and_o not_o spiritual_a yea_o even_o the_o apostle_n paul_n himself_o who_o complain_v that_o he_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v and_o find_v no_o mean_n to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a but_o when_o he_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o he_o and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n in_o his_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n which_o lead_v he_o captive_a unto_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n be_v willing_o to_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o to_o commit_v sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n to_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n cheerful_o and_o with_o all_o readiness_n to_o run_v headlong_o into_o wickedness_n stubborn_o presumptuous_o and_o secure_o to_o have_v sin_n not_o only_o dwell_v but_o also_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n to_o live_v therein_o without_o repentance_n never_o grieve_v for_o it_o nor_o endeavour_v to_o forsake_v it_o nay_o rather_o great_o love_v and_o make_v such_o high_a account_n of_o it_o that_o we_o have_v rather_o part_v with_o our_o life_n than_o be_v divorce_v from_o our_o sin_n whosoever_o therefore_o through_o his_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o be_v enthrall_v by_o this_o tyrant_n earnest_o desire_v liberty_n and_o do_v not_o willing_o run_v but_o be_v violent_o draw_v by_o satan_n temptation_n and_o his_o own_o corruption_n and_o have_v sin_v be_v not_o therewith_o delight_v

first_o of_o that_o which_o be_v insensible_a 483_o chap._n thirty-nine_o of_o that_o hardness_n of_o hart_n which_o be_v join_v with_o sense_n and_o feel_n thereof_o 487_o consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o imperfection_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n 491_o chap._n xl._n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o want_n in_o prayer_n 495_o chap._n xli_o of_o the_o infallible_a sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n 504_o that_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n depend_v not_o on_o the_o dignity_n of_o repentance_n 511_o chap._n xlii_o how_o we_o may_v prove_v against_o satan_n temptation_n that_o we_o have_v true_a faith_n 513_o of_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o faith_n 515_o chap._n xliii_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o want_n of_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o faith_n answer_v 525_o chap._n xliiii_o how_o the_o weak_a christian_n be_v to_o comfort_v himself_o when_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o sense_n of_o faith_n and_o other_o grace_n and_o sensible_o feel_v the_o contrary_a corruption_n 529_o chap._n xlv_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v 537_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o doubt_v and_o desperation_n 541_o chap._n xlvi_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v smallness_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n answer_v 549_o that_o a_o weak_a and_o small_a faith_n may_v be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n 550_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v prevail_v against_o the_o small_a measure_n of_o faith_n 551_o chap._n xlvii_o satan_n temptation_n concern_v the_o certainty_n and_o constancy_n of_o faith_n answer_v 554_o satan_n temptation_n ground_v on_o the_o strong_a faith_n of_o other_o of_o god_n child_n answer_v 555_o that_o god_n both_o can_v and_o will_v uphold_v the_o weak_a believer_n 559_o chap._n xlviii_o of_o our_o justification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n &_o part_n thereof_o 563_o chap._n xlix_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o our_o work_n and_o merit_n prove_v first_o by_o the_o scripture_n 570_o second_o by_o diverse_a argument_n 576_o chap._n l._n that_o faith_n alone_o iustifietth_v &_o how_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v 577_o that_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v prove_v both_o by_o testimony_n and_o reason_n 579_o that_o not_o our_o own_o but_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v the_o matter_n of_o our_o justification_n 581_o chap._n li._n satan_n temptation_n move_v the_o weak_a christian_a to_o doubt_v of_o his_o justification_n answer_v 586_o the_o content_n of_o the_o three_o book_n chap._n i._n of_o sanctification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 592_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o effect_n subject_n object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 598_o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n and_o how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n 602_o chap._n four_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o entice_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n answer_v 608_o many_o reason_n serve_v as_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o contagion_n of_o sin_n 610_o chap_n v._o of_o the_o two_o sort_n of_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n 616_o chap._n vi_o of_o some_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o commit_v sin_n 621_o chap._n vii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o discourage_v the_o christian_a in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n answer_v 624_o that_o in_o the_o most_o sanctify_a remain_v some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 624_o that_o our_o want_n and_o corruption_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o redouble_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n 627_o consolation_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v discourage_v when_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v our_o want_n and_o corruption_n 628_o the_o cause_n wherefore_o god_n do_v not_o perfect_o sanctify_v we_o in_o this_o life_n 631_o chap._n viii_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o our_o slow_a go_v forward_o in_o sanctification_n answer_v 636_o chap._n ix_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o general_a answer_v 640_o what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n and_o after_o the_o spirit_n 642_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a 643_o chap._n x._o that_o sin_n commit_v after_o repentance_n be_v pardonable_a 645_o that_o all_o sin_n of_o knowledge_n be_v not_o presumptuous_a 647_o that_o sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n be_v pardonable_a 648_o of_o sin_n often_o commit_v 651_o chap._n xi_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v 653_o what_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v distinguish_v from_o other_o sin_n 654_o chap._n xii_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o impugn_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n answer_v 656_o diverse_a argument_n to_o 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can_v there_o be_v between_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o child_n of_o belial_n between_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n see_v god_n himself_o from_o the_o beginning_n have_v put_v enmity_n between_o they_o §_o sect._n 2_o but_o as_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n be_v inveterate_a violence_n satan_n malice_n join_v with_o violence_n so_o also_o it_o be_v mortal_a and_o deadly_a not_o to_o be_v satisfy_v by_o offer_v a_o small_a injury_n by_o take_v away_o our_o good_n and_o good_a name_n or_o afflict_v we_o with_o sickness_n no_o not_o by_o take_v away_o our_o life_n for_o nothing_o will_v satisfy_v he_o but_o our_o final_a destruction_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o this_o his_o malice_n be_v lively_o decipher_v

withstand_v satan_n when_o he_o fawn_v than_o when_o he_o frown_v when_o he_o fight_v by_o ambushment_n than_o when_o he_o assault_v we_o by_o open_a violence_n when_o he_o offer_v to_o stab_v we_o to_o the_o heart_n than_o when_o he_o do_v but_o as_o it_o be_v prick_v a_o vain_a let_v we_o blood_n to_o death_n without_o sense_n of_o pain_n when_o he_o tempt_v we_o to_o outrageous_a sin_n than_o when_o he_o entice_v we_o to_o secret_a and_o hide_a sin_n when_o he_o allure_v we_o like_o a_o friend_n to_o commit_v sin_n by_o offer_v pleasure_n riches_n or_o honour_n than_o when_o like_o a_o enemy_n a_o roar_a lion_n or_o cruel_a dragon_n he_o range_v about_o and_o rage_v against_o we_o nam_fw-la cum_fw-la delectabile_fw-la proponit_fw-la molestum_fw-la supponit_fw-la &_o dum_fw-la ungit_fw-la pungit_fw-la he_o propound_v thing_n delightful_a to_o bring_v we_o to_o grief_n and_o misery_n he_o fawn_v on_o we_o that_o he_o may_v bemire_v we_o and_o kill_v while_o he_o embrace_v us._n neither_o do_v man_n know_v his_o time_n but_o as_o the_o fish_n which_o be_v take_v in_o a_o evil_a net_n 9.12_o eccless_n 9.12_o and_o as_o the_o bird_n which_o be_v catch_v in_o the_o snare_n so_o be_v the_o child_n of_o man_n snare_v in_o the_o evil_a time_n when_o it_o fall_v upon_o they_o sudden_o as_o it_o be_v eccles_n 9.12_o nay_o see_v this_o fight_n be_v far_o more_o dangerous_a because_o he_o cover_v his_o hook_n with_o a_o allure_a bait_n and_o those_o snare_n of_o sin_n more_o pernicious_a which_o lie_v hide_v than_o those_o which_o lie_v in_o open_a view_n dangerous_a temptation_n unto_o secret_a sin_n most_o dangerous_a see_v we_o be_v more_o easy_o tempt_v to_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v secret_a and_o disguise_v in_o the_o habit_n of_o virtue_n than_o unto_o those_o gross_a sin_n which_o have_v their_o name_n as_o it_o be_v brand_v in_o their_o forehead_n see_v also_o we_o can_v more_o hardly_o repent_v of_o they_o both_o because_o they_o do_v not_o appear_v so_o 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autem_fw-la reprehensio_fw-la non_fw-la metuenda_fw-la est_fw-la ibi_fw-la tentatori_fw-la patet_fw-la aditus_fw-la liberrimus_fw-la &_o peccatum_fw-la cum_fw-la voluptate_fw-la admittitur_fw-la i_o be_o more_o afraid_a say_v he_o of_o my_o secret_n then_o of_o my_o open_a sin_n for_o if_o i_o sin_v secret_o there_o be_v no_o man_n to_o reprove_v i_o and_o where_o reprehension_n be_v not_o fear_v there_o the_o tempter_n have_v most_o free_a access_n and_o the_o sin_n be_v entertain_v with_o please_a delight_n in_o a_o word_n see_v we_o be_v more_o easy_o draw_v into_o these_o sin_n and_o after_o we_o be_v enthrall_v with_o they_o make_v no_o haste_n to_o get_v out_o of_o our_o captivity_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v much_o more_o wary_a and_o heedful_a in_o discover_v and_o avoid_v these_o hide_a snare_n and_o secret_a sin_n into_o which_o we_o do_v most_o common_o fall_v unwitting_o and_o be_v fall_v do_v most_o willing_o continue_v in_o they_o §_o sect._n 8_o second_o flesh_n how_o satan_n assault_v we_o by_o his_o instrument_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n satan_n assault_v we_o sometime_o by_o his_o deputy_n and_o instrument_n especial_o he_o employ_v in_o these_o service_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o world_n he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v choice_n of_o our_o enemy_n and_o profane_a irreligious_a man_n which_o he_o stir_v up_o to_o afflict_v and_o persecute_v we_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v be_v discourage_v from_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n but_o also_o of_o our_o dear_a friend_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o our_o near_a kindred_n sometime_o our_o brother_n or_o sister_n our_o parent_n and_o child_n yea_o sometime_o a_o man_n wife_n which_o lie_v in_o his_o boh_o some_o play_v the_o part_n of_o the_o tempter_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o be_v not_o so_o much_o vex_v by_o all_o his_o outward_a affliction_n as_o by_o the_o temptation_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o three_o friend_n the_o same_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o example_n of_o eve_n who_o satan_n use_v as_o his_o instrument_n to_o entice_v adam_n to_o the_o breach_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o jesabel_n who_o be_v the_o devil_n deputy_n in_o provoke_v her_o husband_n to_o oppression_n and_o horrible_a murder_n neither_o do_v he_o only_o use_v to_o these_o end_v our_o carnal_a friend_n but_o also_o our_o spiritual_a kindred_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o religion_n and_o make_v the_o same_o profession_n with_o we_o and_o thus_o by_o the_o old_a prophet_n he_o entice_v the_o young_a prophet_n to_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n 13._o 1._o king_n 13._o 1._o king_n 13._o and_o thus_o he_o tempt_v our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o neglect_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n use_v the_o apostle_n peter_n as_o his_o instrument_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o supply_v the_o devil_n place_n our_o saviour_n call_v he_o by_o his_o name_n say_v 16.23_o matth._n 16.23_o get_v thou_o behind_o i_o satan_n thou_o be_v a_o offence_n to_o i_o matth._n 16.23_o and_o thus_o nowadays_o he_o use_v professor_n yea_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o mean_n to_o tempt_v man_n to_o sin_n both_o by_o their_o word_n and_o evil_a example_n which_o temptation_n be_v far_o more_o dangerous_a and_o of_o great_a force_n then_o if_o all_o worldling_n shall_v combine_v themselves_o together_o and_o labour_n both_o by_o persuasion_n and_o example_n to_o seduce_v they_o for_o when_o they_o can_v say_v i_o be_o a_o professor_n as_o well_o as_o thou_o 13.18_o 1._o king_n 13.18_o i_o be_o a_o servant_n of_o god_n who_o make_v conscience_n of_o my_o way_n as_o well_o as_o thou_o i_o be_o a_o prophet_n as_o well_o as_o thou_o and_o therefore_o thou_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n or_o scruple_n in_o follow_v my_o council_n or_o example_n it_o be_v a_o most_o strong_a temptation_n to_o entice_v we_o to_o sin_n for_o like_o sheep_n we_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o follow_v after_o when_o any_o of_o 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we_o can_v hardly_o discern_v between_o satan_n suggestion_n and_o our_o own_o corrupt_a motion_n and_o desire_n for_o be_v a_o spirit_n he_o do_v not_o appear_v in_o a_o corporal_a shape_n and_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n with_o real_a word_n which_o be_v convey_v to_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o ear_n but_o he_o come_v to_o we_o after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n and_o sugge_v secret_o his_o temptation_n into_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n direct_o and_o immediate_o so_o as_o we_o can_v seldom_o distinguish_v his_o motion_n from_o our_o own_o thought_n for_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v so_o move_v we_o to_o all_o virtuous_a and_o holy_a action_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o will_v think_v his_o motion_n to_o be_v our_o own_o godly_a cogitation_n 3.9_o 2._o cor._n 3.9_o but_o that_o we_o be_v

the_o idolatrous_a heathen_a to_o burn_v in_o sacrifice_n their_o dear_a child_n so_o also_o he_o tempt_v some_o to_o despair_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o so_o torment_v themselves_o with_o horror_n and_o fear_n yea_o sometime_o to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o themselves_o murder_v and_o take_v away_o their_o own_o life_n which_o by_o nature_n be_v so_o dear_a and_o precious_a unto_o they_o all_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o our_o natural_a inclination_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n manifest_o appear_v to_o be_v the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n and_o these_o be_v the_o chief_a difference_n between_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o flesh_n otherwise_o they_o be_v common_o so_o like_o one_o to_o the_o other_o that_o they_o can_v hardly_o be_v discern_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o careful_a curious_o to_o distinguish_v they_o as_o to_o avoid_v or_o resist_v they_o know_v that_o satan_n be_v the_o captain_n general_a and_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o 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bodily_a sickness_n have_v their_o judgement_n blind_v their_o understanding_n dazzle_v and_o mislead_v their_o memory_n overthrow_v so_o that_o they_o can_v put_v no_o difference_n between_o their_o friend_n and_o their_o enemy_n but_o even_o rail_v upon_o those_o who_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o health_n they_o dear_o love_v and_o think_v none_o so_o much_o their_o enemy_n as_o their_o physician_n rave_v and_o inconsiderate_o speak_v they_o know_v not_o what_o what_o wonder_n be_v it_o if_o the_o like_a effect_n follow_v the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n when_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v set_v upon_o the_o rack_n press_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n anger_n consider_v that_o these_o kind_n of_o affliction_n be_v fair_a more_o grieous_a and_o without_o comparison_n more_o intolerable_a 28.14_o pro._n 28.14_o for_o a_o man_n may_v sustain_v his_o infirmity_n but_o a_o wound_a spirit_n who_o can_v bear_v as_o it_o be_v pro._n 28.14_o what_o marvel_v then_o be_v it_o if_o they_o take_v god_n for_o their_o enemy_n when_o they_o feel_v his_o sharp_a medicine_n though_o in_o truth_n he_o be_v their_o love_a physician_n who_o by_o this_o mean_n cure_v they_o of_o their_o disease_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n what_o wonder_n be_v it_o if_o they_o utter_v rave_v speech_n when_o the_o sense_n of_o pain_n press_v they_o so_o sore_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a but_o that_o they_o shall_v doubt_v of_o god_n gracious_a love_n and_o favour_n when_o as_o they_o present_o taste_v of_o nothing_o but_o his_o rigour_n and_o justice_n §_o sect._n 9_o 5.11_o example_n to_o clear_v the_o former_a point_n jam._n 5.11_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o judge_v of_o our_o state_n while_o the_o cross_n be_v upon_o we_o for_o so_o shall_v we_o condemn_v the_o generation_n of_o the_o just_a to_o be_v most_o wicked_a then_o shall_v we_o imagine_v those_o who_o have_v excel_v in_o patience_n to_o be_v most_o wayward_a and_o impatience_n 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as_o it_o be_v rom._n 11._o he_o be_v the_o foundation_n we_o the_o build_n as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v ephe._n 2.20.21_o by_o reason_n of_o which_o near_a union_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o those_o thing_n which_o appertain_v unto_o christ_n belong_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o unto_o he_o for_o as_o the_o head_n derive_v sense_n and_o motion_n unto_o the_o member_n and_o as_o the_o olive_n tree_n and_o vine_n do_v communicate_v their_o virtue_n farnesse_n and_o sap_n unto_o their_o branch_n and_o science_n by_o which_o they_o live_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o as_o the_o foundation_n do_v sustain_v and_o uphold_v all_o the_o build_n so_o do_v our_o saviour_n christ_n our_o head_n root_n and_o foundation_n communicate_v unto_o we_o his_o member_n and_o branch_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o the_o juice_n and_o sap_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n whereby_o we_o be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n our_o sin_n wash_v away_o and_o purge_v and_o we_o make_v fruitful_a in_o all_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n as_o in_o that_o his_o impute_a righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o that_o inhaerent_a righteousness_n begin_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o man_n and_o as_o he_o have_v bestow_v and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o his_o righteousness_n death_n and_o obedience_n so_o have_v he_o take_v upon_o he_o from_o we_o all_o our_o sin_n original_a and_o actual_a of_o commission_n and_o omission_n and_o in_o his_o own_o person_n have_v suffer_v all_o that_o punishment_n which_o we_o by_o they_o have_v deserve_v so_o as_o now_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o his_o righteousness_n merit_n and_o obedience_n we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v the_o exact_a rigour_n of_o god_n justice_n for_o by_o he_o and_o in_o he_o we_o be_v without_o sin_n pure_a and_o undefiled_a and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n neither_o shall_v we_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o violence_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n be_v god_n almighty_a and_o therefore_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n against_o his_o will_n and_o we_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o he_o as_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o therefore_o look_v how_o loath_a any_o careful_a head_n will_v be_v to_o have_v any_o of_o the_o member_n pull_v from_o it_o by_o force_n and_o violence_n so_o loath_a and_o unwilling_a will_v our_o saviour_n and_o head_n be_v to_o have_v any_o of_o his_o member_n pluck_v from_o he_o and_o therefore_o see_v he_o want_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o defend_v we_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v the_o rage_a malice_n and_o cunning_a violence_n of_o any_o of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n for_o our_o head_n be_v all-sufficient_a and_o also_o most_o willing_a to_o save_v and_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o their_o force_n and_o malice_n §_o sect._n 11_o spirit_n reason_n draw_v from_o the_o 3._o person_n the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o somuch_o concern_v the_o reason_n draw_v from_o the_o second_o person_n whereby_o every_o repent_a and_o believe_v sinner_n may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o those_o which_o may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o three_o person_n the_o holy_a spirit_n first_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o though_o our_o sin_n be_v manifold_a and_o our_o corruption_n exceed_v filthy_a yet_o this_o holy_a spirit_n will_v sanctify_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o our_o pollution_n so_o that_o though_o in_o time_n past_a we_o be_v most_o heinous_a sinner_n idolater_n adulterer_n thief_n drunkard_n railer_n extortioner_n yet_o now_o we_o be_v wash_v now_o we_o be_v sanctify_v now_o we_o be_v instify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 6.11_o he_o be_v that_o heavenly_a fire_n which_o consume_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o the_o dross_n of_o our_o corruption_n he_o be_v that_o divine_a water_n which_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o filthy_a pollution_n it_o be_v he_o who_o do_v regenerate_v and_o beget_v we_o a_o new_a who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o be_v thus_o regenerate_v shall_v be_v heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n second_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n join_v with_o we_o in_o our_o suit_n and_o together_o with_o we_o make_v request_n unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n and_o whereas_o we_o be_v ignorant_a and_o know_v

not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v the_o spirit_n itself_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v but_o god_n who_o scarch_v the_o heart_n know_v what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o he_o make_v request_n for_o the_o saint_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.26.27_o who_o therefore_o can_v doubt_v of_o obtain_v his_o suit_n even_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n see_v his_o suit_n be_v frame_v and_o indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o consequent_o be_v most_o wise_a just_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n yea_o it_o be_v solicit_v and_o follow_v with_o great_a earnestness_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o our_o suit_n be_v wise_a just_a and_o frame_v by_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n in_o most_o earnest_a manner_n solicit_v and_o further_v there_o be_v no_o question_n but_o we_o shall_v obtain_v it_o chap._n xxxvi_o other_o reason_n to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v draw_v from_o every_o of_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n creed_n 1._o that_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v diverse_a other_o first_o the_o believe_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o a_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n which_o we_o do_v daily_o confess_v and_o profess_v which_o be_v not_o leave_v unto_o our_o choice_n to_o believe_v or_o not_o to_o believe_v but_o as_o we_o confess_v it_o with_o the_o mouth_n so_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v it_o with_o the_o heart_n if_o we_o will_v be_v reckon_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christian_n why_o then_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o that_o which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v and_o if_o we_o do_v not_o we_o grievous_o sin_n through_o infidelity_n which_o be_v more_o dangerous_a &_o damnable_a than_o all_o our_o other_o sin_n whatsoever_o and_o therefore_o though_o there_o be_v no_o other_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o though_o our_o heinous_a and_o manifold_a sin_n shall_v make_v it_o seem_v unto_o we_o never_o so_o incredible_a yet_o let_v we_o set_v aside_o all_o impediment_n and_o break_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o all_o objection_n and_o believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o because_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n the_o performance_n whereof_o be_v very_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n whereof_o be_v a_o sin_n most_o dangerous_a and_o damnable_a which_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v let_v we_o careful_o observe_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v let_v we_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o christ_n jesus_n alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v of_o that_o which_o in_o duty_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v §_o sect._n 2_o second_o the_o afflict_a soul_n labour_v under_o sin_n may_v receive_v no_o small_a assurance_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n 16._o 2._o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n matth._n 16._o for_o the_o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v commit_v unto_o they_o and_o they_o have_v power_n give_v they_o of_o god_n here_o on_o earth_n to_o bind_v and_o loose_v not_o as_o though_o they_o can_v by_o their_o own_o authority_n and_o in_o their_o own_o name_n give_v pardon_n of_o sin_n to_o who_o they_o listen_v as_o the_o papi_v teach_v and_o practice_v for_o this_o be_v proper_a and_o peculiar_a unto_o god_n alone_o as_o even_o the_o pharisee_n well_o know_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n take_v upon_o he_o to_o forgive_v sin_n who_o they_o imagine_v to_o be_v a_o mere_a man_n they_o affirm_v that_o he_o blaspheme_v for_o who_o say_v they_o can_v forgive_v sin_n but_o god_n only_o but_o they_o have_v authority_n give_v they_o of_o god_n upon_o due_a examination_n and_o trial_n of_o their_o faith_n by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n certain_o to_o declare_v and_o pronounce_v unto_o they_o that_o their_o sin_n be_v forgive_v whosoever_o therefore_o have_v this_o testimony_n of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n who_o be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o their_o estate_n give_v unto_o they_o they_o may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o it_o be_v undoubted_o true_a and_o most_o certain_a for_o who_o be_v it_o that_o dare_v oppose_v himself_o and_o contradict_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o so_o many_o his_o faithful_a ambassador_n who_o dare_v be_v so_o presumptuous_a as_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o discern_a of_o his_o state_n better_o than_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n who_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n to_o this_o function_n be_v endue_v with_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o discern_v and_o judge_v of_o man_n estate_n better_o than_o they_o themselves_o for_o he_o that_o be_v spiritual_a discern_v all_o thing_n and_o be_v make_v acquaint_v with_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor_fw-la 2.15.16_o and_o therefore_o if_o diverse_a of_o god_n faithful_a minister_n with_o one_o consent_n pronounce_v unto_o any_o penitent_a sinner_n the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o assure_v they_o after_o the_o examination_n of_o their_o estate_n that_o they_o be_v in_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n it_o shall_v be_v unto_o they_o ten_o thousand_o time_n more_o forcible_a a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v they_o &_o to_o confirm_v their_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n than_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o satan_n or_o their_o timorous_a unbelieve_a flesh_n to_o move_v they_o to_o doubt_v thereof_o if_o our_o body_n be_v sick_a we_o commit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o skill_n and_o care_n of_o the_o physician_n and_o good_a reason_n because_o we_o know_v he_o be_v better_a able_a to_o discern_v of_o our_o estate_n than_o we_o ourselves_o and_o believe_v his_o judgement_n to_o be_v good_a we_o suffer_v he_o to_o apply_v such_o remedy_n as_o he_o think_v most_o fit_a why_o then_o shall_v we_o not_o commit_v the_o discern_a of_o our_o estate_n to_o the_o physician_n of_o the_o soul_n no_o less_o careful_a and_o in_o this_o respect_n much_o more_o skilful_a for_o the_o other_o rule_n in_o some_o patient_n may_v fail_v he_o but_o the_o ground_n whereupon_o the_o spiritual_a physician_n build_v be_v most_o infallible_a be_v the_o undoubted_a truth_n of_o god_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o rather_o believe_v their_o often_o approve_a judgement_n than_o our_o own_o timorous_a fantasy_n or_o satan_n testimony_n who_o be_v our_o malicious_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o the_o afflict_a soul_n may_v gather_v assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o the_o devil_n satan_n the_o 3._o reason_n draw_v from_o the_o contrary_a testimony_n of_o satan_n for_o when_o there_o be_v any_o suggestion_n cast_v into_o our_o mind_n which_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o satan_n or_o of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n both_o which_o come_v to_o one_o end_n but_o those_o motive_n and_o suggestion_n that_o god_n will_v not_o receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v unpardonable_a that_o we_o be_v reprobate_n and_o castawaye_n that_o now_o it_o be_v too_o late_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n proceed_v not_o from_o god_n spirit_n for_o they_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a and_o he_o always_o ready_a to_o receive_v we_o to_o grace_v when_o we_o turn_v unto_o he_o that_o if_o we_o will_v earnest_o repent_v and_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n sue_v for_o mercy_n he_o will_v make_v our_o scarlet_a sin_n as_o white_a as_o snow_n that_o it_o be_v never_o to_o late_a to_o turn_v unto_o god_n for_o if_o we_o repent_v he_o have_v promise_v to_o remit_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o receive_v we_o into_o his_o favour_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o imagine_v that_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o our_o conscience_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o therefore_o see_v these_o suggestion_n

holy_a spirit_n like_o a_o glorious_a light_n have_v dispel_v the_o dark_a foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n law_n they_o better_o discern_v their_o sin_n and_o miserable_a estate_n then_o in_o former_a time_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o own_o example_n rom._n 7.9_o 7.9.10_o rom._n 7.9.10_o for_o say_v he_o i_o be_v once_o alive_a without_o the_o law_n but_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n reviue_v 10._o but_o i_o die_v and_o the_o same_o commandment_n which_o be_v ordain_v unto_o life_n be_v find_v to_o be_v unto_o i_o unto_o death_n and_o ver_fw-la 13._o be_v that_o than_o which_o be_v good_a make_v death_n unto_o i_o god_n forbid_v but_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v sin_n wrought_v death_n in_o i_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o sin_n may_v be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a by_o the_o commandment_n so_o that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o sinful_a but_o reveal_v those_o sin_n unto_o we_o which_o before_o we_o discern_v not_o as_o therefore_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o some_o filthy_a place_n do_v not_o make_v it_o so_o filthy_a but_o only_o do_v make_v it_o manifest_v which_o be_v not_o see_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o as_o the_o wholesome_a physic_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o those_o corruption_n which_o it_o purge_v out_o but_o by_o expel_v they_o out_o of_o the_o body_n show_v they_o unto_o we_o so_o the_o heavenly_a light_n and_o sovereign_a physic_n of_o god_n word_n do_v not_o work_v in_o we_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o hurtful_a humour_n of_o sin_n but_o it_o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o whereas_o before_o time_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n they_o be_v secret_a and_o hide_a §_o sect._n 6_o when_o therefore_o out_o of_o the_o former_a premise_n this_o conclusion_n be_v infer_v either_o by_o satan_n who_o continual_o like_o a_o malicious_a enemy_n seek_v our_o destruction_n imperfection_n that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v hear_v the_o word_n because_o of_o the_o former_a imperfection_n or_o by_o our_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n which_o be_v impatient_a of_o any_o rough_a handlinge_n and_o therefore_o will_v rather_o have_v we_o sick_a still_o then_o endure_v any_o pain_n in_o be_v cure_v that_o it_o be_v better_o for_o we_o to_o surcease_v the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n as_o serve_v to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o to_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n let_v we_o in_o any_o case_n resist_v such_o motion_n as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a tentation_n which_o be_v entertain_v will_v bring_v we_o to_o utter_v ruin_n and_o endless_a destruction_n for_o if_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o this_o heavenly_a light_n the_o devil_n will_v easy_o lead_v we_o hudwincke_n unto_o all_o fin_n &_o wickedness_n if_o we_o long_o abstain_v from_o this_o comfortable_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n they_o will_v be_v hungarstarue_v and_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n will_v wax_v faint_a and_o die_v in_o we_o if_o we_o disarm_v ourselves_o of_o this_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n satan_n without_o any_o resistance_n will_v overcome_v we_o and_o take_v we_o captive_n force_v we_o as_o his_o miserable_a slave_n to_o commit_v all_o those_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o which_o he_o will_v employ_v us._n and_o therefore_o as_o we_o tender_v the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v from_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o any_o suggestion_n whatsoever_o no_o not_o though_o we_o seem_v unto_o ourselves_o every_o time_n we_o come_v into_o the_o church_n to_o go_v a_o step_n towards_o hell_n for_o while_o we_o use_v god_n ordinance_n which_o be_v appoint_v as_o the_o mean_n for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n there_o be_v some_o good_a hope_n but_o when_o we_o utter_o neglect_v it_o our_o state_n be_v most_o desperate_a chap._n xl._n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o hardness_n of_o hart_n and_o want_n in_o prayer_n §_o sect._n 1_o other_o complain_v that_o they_o be_v so_o overwhelm_v with_o their_o hardness_n of_o hart_n all_o consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o and_o drowsy_a dulness_n of_o spirit_n that_o either_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o or_o if_o they_o do_v it_o be_v barraine_o without_o all_o form_n or_o fashion_n or_o if_o they_o have_v the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o tongue_n &_o good_a set_a form_n of_o prayer_n yet_o they_o perform_v it_o cold_o and_o drowsilie_o without_o all_o earnestness_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n have_v their_o mind_n carry_v away_o with_o wander_a thought_n so_o that_o their_o prayer_n be_v but_o mere_a liplabour_n &_o therefore_o it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o because_o they_o can_v perform_v this_o duty_n in_o any_o good_a manner_n or_o measure_n as_o god_n require_v and_o this_o be_v a_o tentation_n wherewith_o even_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n be_v much_o vex_v and_o trouble_v and_o therefore_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o answer_v the_o several_a branch_n of_o this_o complaint_n first_o therefore_o where_o as_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v either_o general_o of_o all_o time_n or_o special_o at_o sometime_o if_o they_o say_v they_o can_v never_o pray_v it_o be_v very_o likely_a that_o either_o they_o forget_v or_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o few_o or_o none_o who_o be_v altogether_o destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n have_v any_o understanding_n to_o discern_v their_o want_n or_o any_o grace_n to_o bewail_v it_o but_o content_v themselves_o with_o their_o lip-labour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v perform_v acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o make_v we_o see_v our_o infirmity_n with_o hatred_n and_o dislike_n of_o they_o and_o to_o move_v we_o earnest_o to_o desire_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o they_o which_o earnest_a desire_n be_v hearty_a prayer_n but_o if_o they_o further_o affirm_v that_o they_o be_v most_o sure_o they_o do_v never_o pray_v unto_o god_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o this_o in_o itself_o be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a case_n for_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n not_o to_o call_v upon_o god_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v 53.4_o psal_n 53.4_o psal_n 53.4_o yet_o they_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o despair_v for_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o have_v reveal_v unto_o they_o this_o their_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n and_o have_v wrought_v in_o they_o a_o dislike_n thereof_o will_v also_o remove_v it_o and_o supply_v their_o want_n in_o god_n good_a time_n if_o they_o will_v labour_v for_o this_o good_a gift_n and_o not_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o god_n offer_v they_o unto_o they_o power_n the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n but_o if_o they_o can_v deny_v that_o sometime_o they_o have_v have_v the_o grace_n give_v they_o of_o god_n to_o call_v earnest_o upon_o his_o name_n howsoever_o in_o this_o present_a time_n they_o be_v altogether_o disfurnish_v thereof_o then_o let_v they_o know_v that_o their_o case_n in_o this_o respect_n be_v common_a withal_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n for_o hearty_a prayer_n be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n neither_o do_v it_o attend_v upon_o our_o own_o will_n but_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o at_o sometime_o in_o plentiful_a measure_n he_o bestow_v upon_o his_o child_n and_o at_o other_o time_n he_o pull_v back_o his_o liberal_a hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o the_o want_n thereof_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o our_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n who_o work_v in_o we_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n and_o be_v in_o truth_n the_o only_a true_a author_n of_o they_o which_o praise_n otherwise_o in_o pride_n of_o hart_n we_o will_v arrogate_v unto_o ourselves_o as_o be_v a_o natural_a faculty_n and_o in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o also_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v more_o high_o esteem_v it_o and_o with_o more_o joy_n and_o diligence_n use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o bestow_v on_o we_o lest_o through_o our_o negligence_n and_o slothfulness_n we_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n see_v therefore_o this_o hearty_a call_n upon_o god_n name_n be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n &_o a_o work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o we_o which_o at_o sometime_o heretofore_o we_o have_v discern_v in_o ourselves_o let_v we_o not_o altogether_o be_v discourage_v though_o at_o sometime_o we_o want_v it_o 11.29_o rom._n 11.29_o for_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n and_o though_o

the_o flesh_n fight_v against_o sathan_n nor_o sathan_n against_o the_o flesh_n nor_o either_o of_o they_o against_o themselves_o for_o so_o their_o kingdom_n be_v divide_v can_v not_o possible_o stand_v 12.25_o mat._n 12.25_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o have_v teach_v we_o mat._n 12.25.26_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v soon_o other_o force_n which_o cause_v this_o opposition_n which_o can_v proceed_v from_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o this_o will_v more_o manifest_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o contrary_a affection_n and_o action_n which_o plain_o show_v themselves_o in_o this_o battle_n for_o we_o find_v our_o faith_n assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n &_o these_o also_o again_o beat_v back_o after_o they_o have_v get_v some_o ground_n and_o subdue_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o faith_n we_o discern_v also_o our_o affiance_n in_o god_n shrewd_o shake_v with_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n and_o afterward_o this_o distrust_n vanquisheth_z again_o by_o affiance_n so_o as_o after_o we_o have_v utter_v through_o the_o violence_n ostentation_n some_o diffident_a and_o impatient_a speech_n yet_o at_o the_o length_n we_o grow_v to_o job_n resolution_n though_o he_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o 13.15_o job._n 13.15_o we_o may_v also_o discern_v our_o zeal_n sometime_o so_o hot_a in_o god_n service_n that_o it_o expel_v coldness_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n of_o spirit_n and_o sometime_o by_o they_o it_o be_v cool_v and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n quench_v and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o the_o other_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n beside_o which_o fight_n and_o stir_v between_o they_o and_o their_o fruit_n the_o christian_n may_v observe_v in_o himself_o a_o mislike_v of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n great_a grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o mind_n because_o he_o be_v still_o subject_a unto_o they_o and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o join_v with_o a_o holy_a indeavoure_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n and_o howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n and_o his_o own_o corruption_n you_o be_v sometime_o lead_v captive_a into_o sin_n yet_o afterwards_o he_o be_v greeve_v for_o it_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v it_o and_o earnest_o desire_v and_o indeavour_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n now_o whence_o do_v all_o this_o opposition_n and_o contrariety_n proceed_v shall_v we_o say_v from_o the_o flesh_n why_o it_o be_v against_o all_o reason_n 3.11_o jam._n 3.11_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n dispute_v jam._n 3.11_o do_v a_o fountain_n send_v out_o at_o one_o place_n sweet_a water_n and_o bitter_a can_v the_o fig_n three_fw-mi bring_v forth_o olive_n or_o a_o vine_n fig_n or_o rather_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n reason_v mat._n 7.16_o do_v man_n gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n or_o fig_n of_o thistle_n 7.16_o mat._n 7.16_o so_o may_v i_o demand_v can_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o which_o as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n 7.18_o rom._n 7.18_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n thereof_o namely_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n hatred_n of_o itself_o and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o carne_a desire_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n it_o be_v impossible_a and_o therefore_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o we_o and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8._o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o privilege_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o faithful_a as_o appear_v joh._n 1.12_o 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n so_o that_o whosoever_o have_v the_o spirit_n have_v faith_n also_o for_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n thereof_o can_v be_v sever_v §_o sect._n 10_o the_o four_o argument_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n sanctification_n the_o 4._o argument_n take_v from_o our_o sanctification_n be_v our_o mortification_n and_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o faith_n as_o it_o do_v wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o also_o cleanse_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n from_o the_o corruption_n themselves_o and_o as_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n have_v merit_a the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o god_n spirit_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o we_o be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o the_o bondage_n and_o servitude_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o as_o by_o his_o resurrection_n he_o have_v make_v way_n for_o our_o second_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o rise_v to_o everlasting_a happiness_n so_o also_o for_o our_o first_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o rise_v from_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n if_o therefore_o we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o mortify_v that_o we_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o life_n if_o our_o understanding_n be_v somewhat_o enlighten_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o our_o stubborn_a will_n incline_v to_o holy_a obedience_n if_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o affection_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n change_v and_o renew_v then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o have_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o bloodshed_n death_n &_o merit_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n §_o sect._n 11_o last_o sanctification_n the_o last_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n by_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o regeneration_n which_o proceed_v from_o it_o for_o example_n when_o we_o can_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a not_o for_o any_o worldly_a loss_n or_o fear_n of_o punishment_n but_o because_o thereby_o we_o have_v offend_v god_n when_o as_o we_o hate_v our_o present_a sin_n and_o corruption_n especial_o those_o which_o stick_n fast_o unto_o we_o and_o be_v most_o please_v to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n when_o as_o we_o endeavour_v and_o strive_v to_o forsake_v and_o mortify_v all_o sin_n though_o our_o carnal_a affection_n be_v much_o endear_v to_o it_o by_o reason_n of_o some_o great_a pleasure_n or_o profit_v which_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o avoid_v with_o no_o less_o care_n those_o sin_n which_o bring_v worldly_a benefitt_a than_o those_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o shame_n and_o punishment_n when_o as_o we_o love_v god_n even_o when_o he_o afflict_v we_o and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n perform_v such_o holy_a duty_n and_o embrace_v such_o virtue_n not_o only_o which_o be_v commendable_a in_o the_o world_n but_o also_o those_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o shame_n and_o reproach_n when_o as_o we_o love_v our_o brethren_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n and_o show_v this_o our_o love_n by_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o want_v and_o forgive_a those_o who_o offend_v we_o and_o when_o more_o especial_o we_o extend_v this_o love_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o to_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o among_o these_o principal_o to_o god_n minister_n who_o be_v instrument_n appoint_v of_o god_n for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o can_v submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n will_n and_o rest_v content_v in_o all_o estate_n with_o his_o good_a pleasure_n when_o as_o we_o loathe_v this_o life_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o desire_v our_o dissolution_n that_o we_o may_v be_v with_o christ_n and_o be_v free_v from_o our_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o be_v patient_a in_o affliction_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o have_v some_o hope_n of_o taste_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n ground_v our_o hope_n upon_o god_n promise_n and_o our_o own_o former_a experience_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o hear_n and_o meditate_v in_o god_n word_n and_o continue_v constant_a in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o his_o truth_n not_o only_a when_o our_o obedience_n be_v good_a cheap_a but_o also_o when_o it_o be_v dear_a and_o very_a costly_a and_o as_o well_o when_o it_o be_v

i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o that_o we_o confess_v our_o miserable_a estate_n unto_o our_o captain_n and_o leader_n jesus_n christ_n desire_v he_o to_o assist_v we_o with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o these_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o bondage_n and_o captivity_n be_v so_o irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o us._n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v that_o we_o perform_v absolute_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n but_o that_o to_o will_v be_v present_a in_o we_o that_o we_o consent_v and_o approve_v his_o law_n to_o be_v good_a and_o delight_v in_o it_o concern_v the_o inner_a man_n that_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v that_o good_a we_o can_v and_o forget_v that_o which_o be_v behind_o endeavour_v ourselves_o to_o that_o which_o be_v before_o and_o follow_v hard_a towards_o the_o mark_n 3.13.14_o phil._n 3.13.14_o though_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o our_o race_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n final_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o a_o whole_a harvest_n of_o goodness_n and_o righteousness_n but_o the_o first_o fruit_n thereof_o he_o do_v not_o stand_v so_o much_o upon_o our_o action_n as_o upon_o our_o affection_n upon_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o work_n as_o upon_o the_o alacrity_n of_o our_o will_n and_o integrity_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o righteousness_n which_o he_o require_v be_v a_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o unrighteousness_n a_o sincere_a hatred_n of_o our_o sin_n a_o holy_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n to_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n and_o to_o rise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n which_o whosoever_o can_v offer_v unto_o god_n they_o may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v accept_v through_o christ_n as_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n notwithstanding_o their_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o end_n of_o the_o second_o book_n the_o three_o book_n entreat_v of_o sanctification_n and_o perseverance_n as_o also_o of_o satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o sugge_v against_o they_o both_o and_o of_o such_o answer_n wherewith_o the_o christian_a may_v refute_v and_o repel_v they_o chap._n i._o of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o such_o temptation_n of_o satan_n as_o concern_v our_o justification_n sanctification_n that_o god_n be_v the_o principal_a efficient_a of_o our_o sanctification_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v the_o next_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n and_o inseparable_o join_v with_o our_o justification_n wherein_o i_o will_v observe_v my_o former_a order_n first_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sanctification_n and_o then_o answer_v those_o temptation_n of_o satan_n which_o do_v most_o impugn_v it_o it_o sanctification_n what_o be_v it_o for_o the_o first_o sanctification_n be_v a_o action_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n whereby_o the_o believer_n already_o justify_v be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o renew_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v express_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o diverse_a name_n and_o phrase_n for_o it_o be_v call_v regeneration_n the_o new_a birth_n renovation_n the_o put_v off_o or_o mortify_v of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o put_v on_o or_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a man_n and_o such_o like_a the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v god_n himself_o who_o as_o he_o alone_o justifi_v we_o and_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o he_o only_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o 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36.26_o and_o 34.28_o a_o new_a heart_n will_v i_o give_v you_o and_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o put_v into_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o your_o body_n and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n desire_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o thessalonian_o beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n 1._o thes_n 5.23_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o 51.13_o 1._o thes_n 5.23_o psalm_n 51.13_o and_o david_n find_v the_o want_n hereof_o in_o himself_o have_v his_o recourse_n unto_o god_n psalm_n 51.10_o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o so_o that_o as_o god_n do_v begin_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n so_o likewise_o he_o do_v accomplish_v and_o finish_v it_o and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v whole_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n our_o election_n vocation_n and_o justification_n so_o also_o our_o sanctification_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o as_o he_o only_o form_v we_o so_o he_o only_o can_v reform_v we_o as_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o natural_a generation_n 1.28_o gen._n 1.28_o for_o by_o his_o blessing_n we_o have_v our_o be_v so_o also_o of_o our_o spiritual_a regeneration_n for_o by_o his_o spirit_n only_o we_o be_v renew_a neither_o must_v we_o imagine_v that_o it_o be_v in_o man_n power_n to_o renew_v himself_o no_o more_o than_o to_o beget_v himself_o for_o as_o well_o may_v the_o blackmoore_n change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o do_v good_a who_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v evil_a 13.23_o jerem._n 13.23_o jerem._n 13.23_o yea_o as_o easy_o may_v the_o dead_a man_n raise_v himself_o as_o we_o may_v raise_v ourselves_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n 2.1_o eph._n 2.1_o eph._n 2.1_o it_o be_v only_o the_o water_n of_o god_n spirit_n that_o can_v wash_v away_o our_o ethiopian_a blackness_n and_o turn_v our_o spot_a uncleanness_n into_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o the_o god_n of_o life_n that_o can_v make_v we_o rise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v that_o if_o sanctification_n be_v whole_o the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n why_o do_v the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o to_o sanctify_v ourselves_o to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o sanctification_n be_v whole_o from_o god_n yet_o these_o exhortation_n be_v necessary_a for_o he_o work_v this_o work_n in_o we_o not_o as_o in_o stock_n and_o stone_n but_o as_o in_o reasonable_a creature_n of_o who_o he_o require_v consent_n of_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o beginning_n and_o perfect_v of_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n in_o us._n and_o although_o this_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v his_o work_n likewise_o yet_o these_o exhortation_n to_o godliness_n be_v to_o good_a purpose_n for_o with_o the_o exhortation_n god_n join_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o while_o he_o command_v we_o he_o give_v power_n also_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v while_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o sanctification_n he_o himself_o sanctifi_v we_o with_o his_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o now_o further_o we_o be_v to_o know_v 9.14_o that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v common_a to_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n it_o be_v 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o heb._n 9.14_o that_o as_o all_o other_o work_v of_o god_n which_o he_o exercise_v towards_o his_o creature_n so_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n likewise_o be_v common_a unto_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n for_o first_o god_n

cause_n of_o our_o mortification_n which_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n 6.4.5_o rom._n 6.4.5_o communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o do_v not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o do_v mortify_v and_o kill_v our_o natural_a corruption_n which_o heretofore_o whole_o rule_v and_o oversway_v us._n second_o the_o form_n manner_n and_o progress_n of_o this_o work_n be_v here_o express_v namely_o the_o weaken_n subdue_a and_o kill_v of_o our_o corruption_n by_o little_a and_o little_a so_o that_o this_o work_n be_v not_o perfect_v at_o once_o and_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o by_o degree_n first_o it_o be_v weaken_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o somewhat_o abate_v so_o as_o though_o it_o bear_v sway_n in_o we_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o whole_o over-rule_v we_o without_o resistance_n as_o it_o be_v use_v to_o do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o ignorance_n then_o be_v further_o enable_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o we_o prevail_v against_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o often_o rebel_n yet_o do_v we_o subdue_v it_o and_o obtain_v victory_n last_o obtain_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v and_o kill_v it_o that_o be_v though_o we_o do_v not_o utter_o deprive_v it_o of_o life_n and_o motion_n yet_o we_o give_v it_o such_o a_o deadly_a wound_n that_o it_o never_o recover_v his_o former_a strength_n but_o still_o pine_v and_o languish_v till_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n it_o also_o die_v and_o be_v whole_o abolish_v now_o while_o it_o be_v in_o this_o consumption_n and_o near_o unto_o death_n have_v a_o long_a time_n before_o be_v weak_a oftentimes_o it_o seem_v to_o recover_v strength_n and_o to_o offer_v some_o violence_n unto_o the_o regenerate_a part_n but_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o as_o though_o now_o it_o be_v on_o the_o mend_a hand_n and_o like_a to_o be_v restore_v to_o it_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n for_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o those_o that_o lie_v upon_o their_o deathbead_n so_o it_o be_v with_o our_o sick_a flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o after_o that_o nature_n seem_v spend_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o whole_o decay_v oftentimes_o fall_v into_o some_o grievous_a fit_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o life_n and_o death_n their_o strength_n seem_v redouble_v and_o far_o great_a than_o ever_o it_o be_v but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n it_o be_v no_o sign_n of_o health_n but_o a_o pang_n of_o death_n which_o near_o approach_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n now_o as_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v a_o certain_a progress_n therein_o namely_o when_o the_o dead_a carcase_n be_v also_o bury_v so_o also_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o death_n of_o sin_n 3.3.5_o rom._n 6.4_o col._n 2.12_o and_o 3.3.5_o but_o also_o a_o burial_n the_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n burial_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o sin_n which_o be_v already_o slay_v and_o dead_a do_v so_o remain_v and_o continue_v so_o that_o this_o burial_n of_o sin_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o further_a progress_n and_o continuance_n of_o our_o mortification_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o be_v bury_v then_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n etc._n etc._n so_o col._n 2.12_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o mortification_n be_v necessary_a that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n be_v hard_a and_o necessary_a which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o work_n most_o hard_o so_o also_o most_o necessary_a the_o difficulty_n appear_v by_o the_o name_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o surgeon_n who_o before_o they_o cut_v off_o any_o member_n do_v first_o mortify_v it_o that_o after_o they_o may_v take_v it_o away_o with_o less_o sense_n of_o pain_n and_o this_o be_v imply_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n whereas_o he_o injoin_v we_o if_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n offend_v we_o to_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o plain_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n 3.5_o col._n 3.5_o the_o inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n etc._n etc._n where_o call_v these_o sin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o member_n he_o intimate_v thus_o much_o that_o they_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v as_o unpleasant_a and_o painful_a unto_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o natural_a corruption_n as_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o hand_n eye_n or_o foot_n but_o though_o this_o work_n be_v most_o hard_o yet_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n even_o the_o wisdom_n thereof_o be_v death_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 8._o because_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o in_o deed_n can_v be_v rom._n 8.6_o 7._o neither_o can_v we_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v verse_n 8._o last_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v even_o the_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o if_o we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v live_v even_o the_o life_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n upon_o earth_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v in_o amity_n with_o god_n who_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.4_o psalm_n 63.4_o or_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n or_o to_o escape_v death_n and_o damnation_n or_o to_o enjoy_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n then_o be_v it_o also_o necessary_a to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o how_o hard_a and_o unpleasant_a soever_o this_o work_n seem_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o the_o difficulty_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o rather_o double_v our_o diligence_n and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o pain_n intolerable_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n so_o long_o as_o they_o remain_v like_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o our_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o chirurgeon_n to_o make_v the_o pain_n tolerable_a to_o the_o patient_a do_v first_o use_v mean_n to_o mortify_v themember_v which_o they_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o so_o let_v we_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o weaken_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a affection_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v suffer_v they_o to_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v from_o we_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a passion_n or_o sense_n of_o pain_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v our_o mortification_n thereof_o of_o vivification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n do_v raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o vivification_n be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o virtue_n flow_v from_o his_o deity_n be_v first_o powerful_a in_o his_o own_o flesh_n raise_v it_o out_o of_o grave_n and_o give_v it_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o head_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n it_o do_v also_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n this_o appear_v rom._n 6.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n 3.10.11_o phili_n 3.10.11_o so_o philip._n 3.10_o 11._o where_o paul_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n for_o his_o justification_n but_o also_o to_o know_v and_o

himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o and_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o most_o horrible_a indignity_n against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n to_o profane_v with_o our_o filthy_a sin_n the_o holy_a temple_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a spirit_n and_o to_o make_v they_o more_o fit_a to_o be_v sty_n for_o filthy_a swine_n and_o unclean_a spirit_n than_o mansion_n house_n for_o god_n to_o dwell_v in_o 4.30_o eph._n 4.30_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o make_v his_o lodging_n loathsome_a unto_o he_o and_o so_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o drive_v he_o away_o and_o as_o it_o be_v thrust_v he_o out_o of_o door_n if_o not_o by_o violence_n yet_o at_o least_o by_o our_o hard_a and_o uncivil_a entertainment_n yea_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o do_v not_o only_o defile_v but_o even_o destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o also_o cast_v ourselves_o headlong_o into_o eternal_a destruction_n 6.17_o 1._o cor._n 6.17_o for_o if_o any_o man_n destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v god_n destroy_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 3.16_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o profane_v god_n temple_n abuse_v his_o glorious_a presence_n vex_v our_o holy_a guest_n destroy_v his_o mansion_n and_o ourselves_o also_o let_v we_o most_o careful_o avoid_v sin_n and_o nourish_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n whole_o submit_v ourselves_o with_o cheerful_a alacrity_n to_o be_v guide_v and_o govern_v by_o his_o direction_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v perfume_v these_o holy_a temple_n with_o the_o odour_n and_o incense_n of_o holy_a obedience_n 2.5_o 1._o pet._n 2.5_o which_o smell_v sweet_o in_o god_n nostril_n will_v move_v he_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o our_o pilgrimage_n and_o afterward_o to_o transport_v we_o into_o those_o eternal_a mansion_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n where_o we_o shall_v continue_v in_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n for_o evermore_o chap._n v._o of_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o sort_n of_o argument_n ground_v upon_o love_n presence_n the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n all-seeing_a wisdom_n and_o all-filling_a presence_n the_o second_o sort_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v withdraw_v from_o commit_v sin_n may_v be_v take_v from_o that_o fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o god_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o every_o one_o of_o we_o unto_o which_o we_o may_v be_v move_v by_o diverse_a effectual_a reason_n as_o first_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n all-seeing_a wisdom_n and_o all-filling_a presence_n whereby_o he_o see_v even_o our_o most_o secret_a thought_n and_o be_v a_o present_a witness_n of_o all_o our_o hide_a action_n for_o this_o be_v remember_v who_o dare_v in_o such_o a_o glorious_a presence_n commit_v that_o wickedness_n which_o he_o know_v hateful_a unto_o he_o before_o who_o he_o commit_v it_o he_o be_v count_v a_o ungracious_a child_n who_o will_v witting_o break_v his_o father_n commandment_n even_o before_o his_o face_n and_o he_o be_v esteem_v a_o desperate_a malefactor_n who_o dare_v presumptuous_o offend_v against_o the_o law_n in_o presence_n of_o his_o judge_n how_o then_o can_v our_o ungracious_a impudency_n and_o desperate_a presumption_n be_v excuse_v who_o dare_v offend_v and_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o a_o father_n so_o gracious_a and_o of_o a_o judge_n so_o just_a §_o sect._n 2_o second_o justice_n the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n exact_a justice_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n god_n justice_n which_o be_v so_o exact_a that_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a he_o punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n if_o therefore_o thou_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o corrupt_v he_o with_o bribe_n nor_o pacify_v he_o with_o fair_a word_n nor_o overcome_v he_o by_o entreaty_n nor_o stop_v the_o course_n of_o justice_n with_o the_o intercession_n of_o friend_n for_o have_v he_o not_o spare_v his_o son_n and_o will_v he_o spare_v his_o servant_n have_v he_o punish_v sin_n in_o his_o own_o child_n and_o will_v he_o wink_v at_o it_o in_o a_o common_a subject_n can_v neither_o the_o entreaty_n nor_o tear_n nor_o groan_n nor_o strong_a cry_n nor_o bloody_a sweat_n of_o his_o best_a belove_a son_n appease_v his_o wrath_n and_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n but_o that_o stand_v in_o our_o place_n he_o must_v needs_o bear_v our_o punishment_n and_o be_v surety_n for_o sinner_n he_o must_v die_v for_o sin_n and_o shall_v they_o who_o be_v the_o principal_n escape_v who_o in_o stead_n of_o plead_v his_o payment_n do_v contemptuous_o refuse_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v tread_v it_o under_o foot_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o christ_n suffer_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v escape_v and_o pay_v our_o debt_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n but_o see_v all_o sinner_n have_v not_o their_o part_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n but_o only_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o those_o only_o be_v in_o christ_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n see_v also_o those_o only_o be_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o who_o approve_v their_o faith_n by_o the_o lively_a fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o those_o only_o do_v true_o repent_v who_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n past_a hate_v their_o present_a corruption_n and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n how_o can_v we_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o god_n justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o we_o and_o that_o we_o have_v escape_v condemnation_n if_o we_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o obey_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o if_o still_o be_v in_o love_n with_o our_o sin_n we_o resolve_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o our_o course_n of_o wickedness_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o sinner_n the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n fierce_a anger_n against_o sin_n show_v in_o his_o fearful_a judgment_n execute_v upon_o sinner_n let_v we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n fierce_a wrath_n conceive_v against_o sin_n and_o his_o fearful_a judgement_n which_o he_o have_v execute_v upon_o sinner_n and_o that_o not_o only_o particular_a man_n but_o also_o whole_a state_n and_o commonwealth_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o general_a deluge_n in_o which_o all_o mankind_n save_v eight_o person_n be_v drown_v the_o destruction_n of_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n by_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n the_o root_n out_o of_o the_o whole_a nation_n of_o the_o canaanite_n the_o rejection_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o overthrow_n and_o utter_v deface_v of_o those_o famous_a church_n of_o the_o corinthian_n galathian_o ephesian_n philippian_n collossian_o thessalonian_o and_o the_o rest_n mention_v in_o the_o revelation_n and_o to_o the_o example_n of_o former_a time_n add_v those_o which_o every_o man_n observe_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n and_o then_o consider_v withal_o that_o the_o cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o execute_v in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n these_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o mankind_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o it_o will_v be_v a_o forcible_a reason_n to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o it_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a in_o his_o course_n of_o justice_n and_o he_o hate_v sin_n now_o as_o deadly_a as_o in_o former_a age_n neither_o will_v he_o spare_v we_o more_o than_o other_o if_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n nay_o certain_o as_o our_o sin_n be_v aggravate_v by_o many_o circumstance_n be_v more_o odious_a unto_o he_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n proportionable_o inflict_v more_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o we_o than_o he_o have_v upon_o other_o who_o sin_n have_v not_o be_v so_o great_a and_o presumptuous_a for_o if_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o now_o extraordinary_a knowledge_n or_o at_o least_o the_o mean_n thereof_o and_o we_o sin_n against_o this_o knowledge_n and_o against_o our_o own_o conscience_n if_o he_o have_v in_o most_o abundant_a measure_n multiply_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o we_o hereby_o be_v make_v more_o unkind_a and_o ungrateful_a if_o he_o have_v give_v we_o warning_n by_o innumerable_a example_n of_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n execute_v upon_o other_o in_o former_a time_n and_o in_o our_o own_o day_n yea_o even_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n lay_v heavy_a punishment_n upon_o such_o as_o have_v commit_v no_o other_o sin_n than_o we_o ourselves_o be_v guilty_a of_o and_o yet_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n how_o be_v it_o possible_a but_o that_o we_o shall_v provoke_v god_n fierce_a wrath_n against_o we_o and_o draw_v down_o violent_o upon_o

and_o the_o lord_n withdraw_v his_o assist_a hand_n from_o the_o proud_a to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o humble_a by_o his_o grievous_a fall_n yea_o he_o resist_v he_o and_o therefore_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v stand_v but_o contrariwise_o he_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v he_o who_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o emptiness_n with_o good_a thing_n 1.53_o 1._o pet._n 5.5_o luk._n 1.53_o but_o the_o proud_a who_o be_v full_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n he_o fend_v empty_a away_o §_o sect._n 14_o alone_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o rest_v on_o christ_n alone_o second_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o rest_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o though_o it_o be_v as_o great_a as_o adam_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n yet_o it_o be_v no_o sure_a ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o but_o in_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o a_o foundation_n so_o unremovable_a that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v overturn_v it_o nor_o any_o that_o be_v build_v upon_o it_o upon_o which_o sure_a pillar_n we_o will_v hardly_o rely_v so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v in_o our_o hand_n the_o reed_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o be_v natural_o incline_v rather_o to_o seek_v for_o salvation_n in_o ourselves_o than_o elsewhere_o §_o sect._n 15_o warfare_n that_o we_o may_v be_v exercise_v in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n three_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fight_v against_o they_o and_o so_o be_v keep_v from_o idleness_n the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o as_o he_o will_v not_o at_o once_o cast_v out_o the_o canaanite_n before_o the_o israelite_n but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a lest_o the_o land_n shall_v grow_v unto_o a_o wilderness_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n shall_v multiply_v against_o they_o so_o he_o will_v not_o sudden_o cast_v out_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o suffer_v we_o to_o prevail_v against_o they_o by_o little_a and_o little_a least_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o idleness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o opposition_n make_v against_o we_o there_o grow_v in_o we_o as_o in_o a_o wilderness_n the_o noisome_a weed_n and_o thorn_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n of_o all_o outrageous_a wickedness_n which_o will_v devour_v and_o utter_o destroy_v us._n whereas_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o be_v assault_v outward_o with_o the_o force_n of_o sathan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o inward_o with_o the_o flesh_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o have_v enemy_n against_o who_o we_o may_v exercise_v our_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v patience_n courage_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o by_o exercise_n increase_v they_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n like_o his_o valiant_a soldier_n and_o be_v assist_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n we_o obtain_v victory_n and_o with_o our_o conquest_n a_o more_o excellent_a crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n 3.21_o revel_v 2.26.27_o and_o 3.21_o as_o appear_v revel_v 2.26_o 27._o and_o 3.21_o §_o sect._n 16_o last_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v molest_v and_o vex_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n life_n that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o loath_a the_o world_n and_o to_o long_o for_o eternal_a life_n that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v we_o to_o loathe_v this_o world_n and_o vale_n of_o misery_n wherein_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o our_o dear_a love_a father_n and_o may_v be_v move_v to_o desire_v that_o heavenly_a life_n in_o god_n kingdom_n when_o have_v lay_v aside_o all_o corruption_n we_o shall_v be_v endue_v with_o all_o perfection_n and_o be_v full_o enable_v to_o perform_v such_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o he_o require_v for_o see_v sin_n be_v not_o full_o vanquish_v till_o it_o be_v subdue_v by_o our_o death_n nor_o we_o ever_o at_o rest_n and_o free_v from_o the_o assault_n thereof_o till_o we_o rest_v in_o the_o grave_n therefore_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v content_a to_o forsake_v the_o world_n because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o desire_v rather_o to_o endure_v death_n than_o they_o will_v have_v sin_n to_o live_v with_o they_o as_o appeareth_z in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n phil._n 1.22.23_o 1.22.23_o phil._n 1.22.23_o §_o sect._n 17_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o turn_v even_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o child_n to_o their_o good_a point_n the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o former_a point_n which_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n evil_a and_o therefore_o though_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o bewail_v they_o &_o to_o desire_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o desperate_o to_o sink_v under_o they_o not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v they_o see_v now_o they_o can_v condemn_v we_o nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o hurt_v we_o but_o rather_o be_v so_o order_v by_o god_n alwise_a providence_n that_o they_o serve_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o with_o willing_a delight_n nor_o slavish_a fear_n yield_v unto_o they_o but_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n make_v resistance_n and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o overcome_v they_o §_o sect._n 18_o now_o in_o the_o fist_n and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v sin_n the_o last_o consolation_n take_v from_o our_o assure_a victory_n against_o sin_n that_o though_o our_o flesh_n be_v never_o so_o strong_a and_o the_o innumerable_a corruption_n thereof_o seem_v unresistable_a and_o though_o on_o the_o other_o side_n our_o spiritual_a man_n seem_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o feeble_a yet_o we_o be_v not_o hereby_o to_o be_v discourage_v see_v the_o regenerate_a part_n shall_v most_o certain_o obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o the_o end_n though_o in_o the_o conflict_n it_o receive_v many_o foil_n and_o though_o this_o little_a david_n seem_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o carnal_a saul_n to_o be_v far_o to_o weak_a and_o altogether_o unable_a to_o encounter_v that_o great_a goliath_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o powerful_a lust_n thereof_o yet_o in_o the_o end_n it_o will_v most_o certain_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o conquest_n because_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o lord_n champion_n which_o go_v out_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o sight_n against_o his_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n soldier_n who_o be_v god_n enemy_n that_o be_v strengthen_v and_o support_v with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v insinit_fw-la be_v unresistable_a this_o by_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n who_o power_n be_v finite_a and_o so_o restrain_v and_o overrule_v by_o god_n might_n that_o they_o can_v stir_v without_o his_o leave_n and_o permission_n unless_o therefore_o we_o will_v blasphemous_o imagine_v that_o the_o flesh_n and_o his_o assistant_n be_v of_o great_a power_n than_o god_n himself_o or_o that_o god_n will_v suffer_v this_o disgrace_n that_o his_o champion_n shall_v be_v overthrow_v by_o his_o profess_a enemy_n we_o may_v most_o certain_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v get_v the_o day_n and_o obtain_v a_o famous_a victory_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n discourage_v we_o by_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n our_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o mighty_a opposition_n which_o be_v make_v against_o we_o but_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o the_o christian_n armour_n and_o trust_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o valiant_o encounter_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o never_o give_v over_o fight_v till_o by_o death_n we_o have_v give_v unto_o they_o a_o final_a overthrow_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v crown_v with_o a_o unualuable_a crown_n of_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n viii_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o our_o slow_a progress_n in_o sanctification_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n christiantie_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o little_a profit_v in_o christiantie_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o and_o the_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o second_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o discourage_v the_o weak_a christian_n from_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o true_a godliness_n he_o take_v from_o his_o slow_a progress_n and_o slack_a proceed_n in_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o thus_o assault_v he_o thou_o labore_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o toyle_v thyself_o with_o intolerable_a pain_n that_o thou_o may_v become_v a_o sanctify_a man_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o though_o thou_o hear_v the_o word_n often_o and_o read_v much_o

but_o exceed_o grieve_v that_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v god_n and_o see_v his_o own_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n do_v bewail_v they_o and_o flee_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o mortify_v his_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o which_o he_o deadly_o hate_v and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n such_o a_o one_o may_v assure_v himself_o that_o he_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v escape_v condemnation_n though_o through_o his_o infirmity_n and_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n he_o fall_v often_o into_o sin_n §_o sect._n 5_o unregenerate_a the_o difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a man_n and_o the_o unregenerate_a though_o therefore_o the_o sanctify_a man_n sin_v yet_o this_o do_v not_o prove_v that_o he_o be_v still_o in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a see_v there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o his_o sin_n into_o which_o he_o now_o fall_v and_o those_o which_o he_o commit_v before_o he_o be_v sanctify_v or_o those_o which_o they_o commit_v which_o still_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o first_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n do_v continual_o sin_n heap_v up_o one_o wickedness_n upon_o another_o the_o man_n regenerate_v but_o sometime_o when_o he_o be_v overcome_v by_o his_o corruption_n the_o wicked_a man_n commit_v sin_n with_o greediness_n the_o godly_a man_n with_o some_o kind_n of_o irksomeness_n and_o after_o a_o sort_n unwilling_o the_o one_o draw_v sin_n unto_o he_o as_o it_o be_v with_o cartrope_n 5.18_o esa_n 5.18_o the_o other_o be_v violent_o draw_v to_o sin_n with_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o corruption_n the_o one_o hunt_v after_o sin_n and_o the_o occasion_n thereof_o the_o other_o be_v hunt_v by_o sin_n and_o satan_n temptation_n till_o be_v out_o of_o breath_n 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time_n or_o sin_n whether_o commit_v before_o or_o after_o repentance_n so_o matth._n 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v 2._o matth._n 11.28_o 1._o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o and_o 1._o john_n 2.1_o 2._o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n in_o which_o and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n the_o lord_n assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v receive_v to_o mercy_n all_o repentant_a sinner_n of_o what_o nature_n and_o quality_n soever_o their_o sin_n be_v second_o in_o the_o law_n be_v sacrifice_n appoint_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n not_o only_o those_o who_o be_v new_o receive_v into_o the_o lord_n covenant_n for_o their_o sin_n past_a but_o also_o for_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v

promise_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o eight_o other_o reason_n which_o prove_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o sixth_o reason_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o perseverance_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o to_o god_n the_o father_n intercession_n the_o sixth_o reason_n take_v from_o christ_n intercession_n for_o whatsoever_o christ_n himself_o make_v request_n for_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o his_o faithful_a that_o without_o doubt_v the_o father_n grant_v unto_o he_o 11.42_o joh_n 11.42_o for_o god_n hear_v he_o always_o joh._n 11.42_o but_o he_o continual_o make_v request_n for_o they_o that_o their_o faith_n fail_v not_o 17.9.11.15.21_o luk._n 22.32_o joh._n 17.9.11.15.21_o as_o appeareth_z luk._n 22.32_o he_o pray_v for_o they_o joh._n 17.9_o that_o the_o father_n will_v keep_v they_o in_o his_o name_n who_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v be_v one_o as_o he_o and_o the_o father_n be_v one_o 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rend_v and_o tear_v from_o it_o because_o than_o it_o shall_v have_v a_o maim_a and_o unperfect_a body_n but_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o they_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n 5.30_o eph._n 5.30_o ephesian_n 5.30_o and_o therefore_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v any_o of_o they_o to_o be_v pull_v from_o he_o and_o so_o perish_v make_v a_o maim_n in_o his_o body_n see_v he_o be_v also_o omnipotent_a and_o able_a to_o save_v all_o those_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o moreover_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v our_o head_n have_v past_o all_o danger_n and_o now_o live_v and_o rain_v with_o god_n his_o father_n we_o be_v also_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o he_o for_o he_o have_v obtain_v this_o eternal_a glory_n not_o for_o himself_o alone_o but_o also_o for_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n as_o appear_v joh._n 17.21.24_o and_o therefore_o now_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n of_o perish_v 17.21.24_o joh._n 17.21.24_o see_v our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o it_o be_v col._n 3.3_o and_o consequent_o no_o less_o safe_a than_o he_o who_o now_o reign_v and_o triumph_v over_o his_o enemy_n 3.3_o col._n 3.3_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o they_o be_v say_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o their_o assurance_n to_o have_v already_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 3.14_o joh._n 5.24_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o joh._n 5.24_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o eight_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o for_o so_o long_o as_o it_o have_v his_o abide_n with_o we_o us._n the_o eight_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n we_o must_v needs_o persevere_v in_o grace_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a we_o shall_v fall_v away_o see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n from_o which_o all_o grace_n flow_v and_o spring_n and_o see_v it_o continual_o fight_v 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it_o protect_v we_o from_o danger_n and_o make_v we_o strong_a enough_o to_o withstand_v his_o violence_n see_v therefore_o this_o weapon_n be_v so_o excellent_a let_v we_o most_o high_o esteem_v it_o and_o manful_o use_v it_o whensoever_o satan_n do_v assault_v we_o and_o tempt_v we_o unto_o sin_n temptation_n how_o we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o conflict_n of_o temptation_n for_o example_n when_o he_o entice_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n do_v extenuate_v and_o mince_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v but_o a_o may-game_n and_o a_o trick_n of_o youth_n which_o god_n regard_v not_o let_v we_o draw_v out_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n say_v it_o be_v write_v that_o all_o they_o be_v accurse_v who_o continue_v

90.11_o because_o that_o make_v quite_o against_o he_o or_o if_o he_o recite_v they_o right_o he_o will_v wrest_v the_o word_n unto_o another_o sense_n than_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v write_v they_o that_o so_o he_o may_v deceive_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o into_o error_n chap._n xix_o how_o satan_n allure_v we_o into_o sin_n by_o degree_n and_o draw_v we_o from_o one_o extreme_a to_o another_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v at_o large_a satan_n first_o politic_a stratagem_n which_o he_o use_v to_o circumvent_v we_o by_o fit_v his_o temptation_n according_a to_o our_o nature_n and_o disposition_n or_o our_o state_n and_o condition_n a_o second_o policy_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o circumvent_v we_o be_v this_o if_o he_o can_v at_o the_o first_o entice_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o outrageous_a wickedness_n degree_n satan_n labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o outrageous_a sin_n by_o degree_n he_o will_v seek_v to_o draw_v we_o thereunto_o by_o degree_n begin_v at_o the_o 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offer_v itself_o unto_o we_o and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o avoid_v the_o sin_n themselves_o so_o with_o as_o much_o diligence_n we_o be_v to_o shun_v the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v draw_v or_o entice_v thereunto_o but_o of_o this_o point_n more_o hereafter_o §_o sect._n 2_o a_o three_o policy_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o circumvent_v we_o another_o satan_n three_o policy_n in_o draw_v man_n out_o of_o one_o extreme_a into_o another_o be_v to_o bring_v we_o from_o one_o extreme_a to_o another_o for_o example_n when_o we_o see_v the_o vileness_n of_o prodigality_n so_o as_o we_o will_v no_o long_o be_v possess_v of_o that_o vice_n then_o will_v satan_n make_v it_o as_o odious_a as_o he_o can_v and_o endeavour_v to_o bring_v we_o into_o extreme_a hatred_n thereof_o that_o so_o he_o may_v the_o more_o easy_o draw_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a vice_n of_o covetousness_n if_o he_o can_v any_o long_o keep_v we_o asleep_a in_o sin_n by_o rock_v we_o in_o the_o cradle_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o sing_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a tune_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n they_o will_v he_o labour_v to_o plunge_v we_o in_o despair_n by_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o heynousnesse_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n the_o thunder_a threaten_n of_o the_o law_n if_o he_o can_v any_o long_o nuzzle_v we_o in_o superstition_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o place_v all_o our_o religion_n in_o ceremony_n and_o in_o restrain_v ourselves_o of_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a he_o will_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o other_o extreme_a by_o move_v we_o to_o think_v all_o ceremony_n unlawful_a and_o to_o practice_v all_o licenciousnes_n under_o pretence_n of_o christian_n liberty_n if_o he_o can_v no_o long_o persuade_v we_o to_o seek_v for_o justification_n by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v not_o rely_v on_o christ_n merit_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v bring_v we_o into_o utter_a dislike_n of_o this_o doctrine_n by_o show_v we_o the_o absurdity_n thereof_o that_o he_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o other_o extreme_a namely_o to_o neglect_v good_a work_n as_o altogether_o unnecessary_a to_o salvation_n because_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v if_o he_o can_v hide_v out_o of_o our_o sight_n the_o shine_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n by_o cast_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o cloud_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n than_o he_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o look_v on_o they_o through_o the_o spectacle_n of_o self_n love_n and_o affection_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v imagine_v they_o much_o great_a than_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v and_o so_o be_v puff_v up_o in_o pride_n and_o too_o secure_o rest_v in_o those_o gift_n we_o have_v not_o seek_v for_o increase_v if_o he_o can_v persuade_v we_o to_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n he_o will_v move_v we_o to_o tempt_v god_n upon_o no_o necessary_a occasion_n and_o thus_o he_o deal_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o first_o he_o tempt_v he_o to_o distrust_v god_n providence_n and_o to_o provide_v for_o himself_o by_o turn_v stone_n into_o bread_n but_o when_o he_o can_v not_o so_o prevail_v he_o move_v he_o to_o make_v a_o unnecessary_a experiment_n of_o his_o providence_n and_o care_n by_o cast_v himself_o down_o headlong_o from_o the_o pinnacle_n of_o the_o temple_n whereas_o there_o be_v ordinary_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v descend_v now_o the_o end_n why_o satan_n use_v this_o policy_n be_v more_o violent_o to_o cast_v we_o into_o one_o extreme_a of_o sin_n when_o with_o full_a swinge_n of_o will_v we_o do_v avoid_v the_o other_o as_o also_o to_o make_v we_o believe_v that_o the_o latter_a temptation_n be_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n see_v it_o be_v clean_o

despair_v of_o victory_n satan_n shall_v not_o need_v to_o fight_v against_o we_o for_o we_o will_v overcome_v ourselves_o faint_v before_o the_o fight_n and_o cast_v away_o our_o weapon_n as_o soon_o as_o satan_n do_v but_o muster_v his_o force_n and_o march_n against_o us._n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o so_o much_o fear_v the_o temptation_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o secure_o contemn_v they_o and_o not_o so_o much_o fear_v they_o as_o that_o we_o shall_v despair_v of_o victory_n let_v we_o fear_v they_o so_o much_o as_o that_o thereby_o we_o be_v stir_v up_o with_o more_o care_n &_o diligence_n to_o resist_v and_o overcome_v they_o but_o not_o somuch_o as_o that_o we_o shall_v cowardly_o faint_v distrust_v god_n help_n let_v we_o fear_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o their_o violence_n but_o let_v we_o bold_o strive_v against_o they_o trust_v in_o god_n almighty_a power_n &_o merciful_a promise_n of_o his_o aid_n and_o assistance_n be_v hereby_o assure_v of_o certain_a victory_n §_o sect._n 7_o last_o 53.5_o the_o nine_o mean_n to_o object_n christ_n against_o all_o temptation_n matth._n 9.13_o esa_n 53.5_o if_o we_o will_v withstand_v satan_n we_o must_v object_v our_o saviour_n christ_n against_o all_o his_o temptation_n for_o if_o we_o apply_v he_o unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n he_o will_v be_v our_o shield_n and_o buckler_n to_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o satan_n blow_n for_o example_n if_o satan_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o state_n of_o damnation_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n &_o that_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n &_o break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n etc._n etc._n and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v and_o so_o he_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n 5.21_o 2._o cor._n 5.21_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o if_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n 3.13_o galat._n 3.13_o we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n when_o he_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n if_o he_o object_n that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n we_o be_v to_o tell_v he_o that_o christ_n do_v bear_v his_o father_n displeasure_n that_o he_o may_v make_v our_o peace_n 1.21.22_o col._n 1.21.22_o and_o whereas_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n because_o our_o mind_n be_v set_v on_o evil_a work_n he_o have_v now_o reconcile_v we_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n if_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v his_o bondslave_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o we_o be_v so_o indeed_o in_o time_n past_a but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v pay_v unto_o his_o father_n the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n 1.30_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o &_o have_v set_v we_o free_a if_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v unjust_a and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v condemn_v before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o christ_n who_o be_v innocent_a be_v condemn_v that_o we_o who_o be_v guilty_a may_v be_v acquit_v that_o though_o we_o be_v wicked_a in_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o be_v most_o just_a be_v clothe_v with_o his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o that_o come_v to_o save_v we_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o mercy_n if_o we_o plead_v his_o merit_n forsake_v the_o plea_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o renounce_v all_o self_n confidence_n if_o he_o say_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v hold_v captive_a of_o death_n and_o never_o rise_v to_o take_v possession_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v break_v the_o bond_n of_o death_n and_o lead_v captivity_n captive_a that_o he_o be_v rise_v again_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_v 14.2_o joh._n 14.2_o and_o be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n to_o prepare_v we_o a_o place_n there_o if_o he_o object_n that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o we_o for_o every_o man_n shall_v live_v by_o his_o own_o righteousness_n 18._o ezech._n 18._o and_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v the_o death_n we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n christ_n be_v become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n so_o that_o he_o be_v we_o and_o we_o his_o and_o our_o sin_n he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o &_o bestow_v on_o we_o his_o righteousness_n he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n and_o we_o his_o spouse_n and_o therefore_o as_o he_o have_v communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o so_o likewise_o all_o his_o benefit_n his_o merit_n righteousness_n sanctification_n &_o everlasting_a happiness_n §_o sect._n 8_o but_o if_o satan_n will_v not_o thus_o be_v answer_v we_o be_v not_o to_o entertain_v any_o further_a disputation_n with_o he_o but_o to_o send_v he_o to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o be_v not_o only_o our_o redeemer_n and_o our_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n 2.1_o that_o to_o avoid_v satan_n importunity_n we_o must_v leave_v to_o dispute_v with_o he_o and_o send_v he_o to_o our_o advocate_n 1._o joh._n 2.1_o but_o also_o our_o advocate_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n and_o to_o answer_v all_o suit_n make_v against_o we_o both_o by_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o handwriting_n of_o the_o law_n and_o also_o by_o satan_n and_o all_o his_o adherent_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o joh._n 2.1_o see_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o his_o father_n have_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o defence_n of_o our_o cause_n in_o all_o our_o suit_n let_v not_o we_o ourselves_o be_v over_o busy_a in_o dispute_v with_o this_o wrangle_a sophister_n but_o send_v he_o for_o a_o answer_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o have_v full_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n in_o all_o which_o it_o have_v against_o we_o and_o cancel_v the_o handwriting_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o we_o be_v oblige_v and_o bind_v and_o therefore_o much_o more_o able_a be_v he_o to_o answer_v all_o accusation_n which_o this_o cavil_a accuser_n have_v against_o us._n neither_o be_v we_o to_o doubt_v but_o that_o our_o saviour_n will_v be_v our_o advocate_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n especial_o consider_v that_o it_o do_v principal_o concern_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o sufficiency_n for_o the_o question_n and_o cause_n controversall_a between_o we_o and_o satan_n be_v not_o about_o our_o own_o worthiness_n merit_n righteousness_n and_o satissaction_n all_o which_o we_o renounce_v and_o cast_v away_o from_o we_o as_o pollute_a clout_n in_o respect_n of_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o concern_v christ_n righteousness_n merit_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n which_o do_v apply_v they_o unto_o themselves_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o he_o will_v defend_v his_o own_o cause_n against_o all_o satan_n objection_n and_o imputation_n §_o sect._n 9_o but_o if_o satan_n continue_v his_o importunity_n exercise_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v satan_n importunity_n we_o must_v employ_v ourselves_o in_o holy_a exercise_n and_o will_v admit_v of_o no_o answer_n we_o be_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o banish_v his_o temptation_n out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o not_o to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v continual_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fervent_a prayer_n desire_v the_o lord_n gracious_a assistance_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o enemy_n as_o also_o to_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o god_n word_n and_o diligent_o to_o use_v holy_a conference_n with_o our_o christian_n brethren_n and_o painful_o to_o employ_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o so_o we_o may_v have_v no_o leisure_n to_o entertain_v satan_n temptation_n for_o as_o a_o vessel_n which_o be_v already_o full_a can_v receive_v no_o more_o and_o whatsoever_o be_v pour_v thereinto_o spill_v upon_o the_o ground_n so_o when_o our_o mind_n be_v replenish_v with_o holy_a thought_n and_o occupy_v in_o godly_a and_o honest_a exercise_n there_o be_v no_o room_n leave_v for_o satan_n suggestion_n and_o therefore_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o offer_v to_o enter_v we_o present_o reject_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o idleness_n and_o do_v not_o diligent_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o several_a

loss_n or_o cross_n make_v i_o mourn_v weep_v and_o wail_v when_o by_o my_o sin_n i_o have_v offend_v god_n i_o can_v shed_v a_o tear_n nor_o show_v any_o true_a sign_n of_o hearty_a sorrow_n and_o such_o be_v my_o untowardnes_n and_o corruption_n that_o in_o stead_n of_o forsake_v my_o sin_n i_o be_o ready_a to_o fall_v again_o upon_o the_o next_o occasion_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v have_v any_o faith_n or_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n promise_n make_v in_o christ_n see_v they_o be_v all_o limit_a and_o restrain_v to_o those_o sinner_n which_o repent_v and_o amend_v desire_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v accept_v for_o the_o grace_n which_o we_o desire_v that_o therefore_o these_o mourn_a soul_n may_v receive_v some_o comfort_n let_v they_o know_v first_o that_o if_o they_o have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o repentance_n faith_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n grace_n if_o they_o have_v a_o good_a purpose_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o to_o spend_v their_o life_n in_o the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n if_o they_o be_v displease_v with_o their_o corruption_n and_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n give_v pray_v unto_o god_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o may_v more_o and_o more_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o if_o they_o hate_v the_o sin_n they_o commit_v and_o love_v the_o good_a which_o they_o can_v do_v if_o they_o can_v grieve_v because_o they_o be_v no_o more_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o be_v displease_v with_o themselves_o because_o their_o sin_n do_v no_o more_o displease_v they_o then_o may_v they_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o be_v god_n child_n who_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o he_o respect_v not_o so_o much_o our_o action_n as_o our_o affection_n nor_o our_o work_n as_o our_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n so_o that_o he_o who_o desire_v to_o be_v righteous_a 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earnest_a desire_n to_o have_v his_o want_n supply_v §_o sect._n 3_o but_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o imagine_v acceptable_a the_o condition_n require_v unto_o that_o desire_n which_o be_v acceptable_a that_o every_o flicker_a and_o unconstant_a desire_n proceed_v from_o sudden_a passion_n and_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n be_v please_v unto_o god_n for_o so_o every_o worldling_n may_v imagine_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n but_o unto_o this_o desire_n i_o speak_v of_o there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v as_o first_o that_o this_o desire_n be_v join_v with_o a_o holy_a endeavour_n and_o earnest_n strive_v and_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_v for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o wish_v for_o faith_n repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n unless_o we_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o they_o and_o to_o this_o end_n careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_v our_o desire_n second_o this_o desire_n must_v not_o be_v sudden_a like_o a_o flash_n of_o lightning_n vanish_v away_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o enter_v into_o we_o but_o we_o must_v constant_o persevere_v in_o it_o till_o it_o be_v satisfy_v three_o it_o must_v not_o be_v a_o slight_a and_o indifferent_a desire_n as_o though_o we_o will_v have_v these_o grace_n if_o we_o can_v easy_o attain_v unto_o they_o otherwise_o we_o do_v not_o great_o care_v whether_o we_o have_v they_o or_o no_o but_o it_o must_v be_v very_o earnest_a at_o least_o sometime_o though_o not_o always_o so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n my_o soul_n long_v after_o thou_o o_o lord_n as_o the_o thirsty_a land_n psal_n 63.1_o and_o as_o the_o hart_n bray_v for_o the_o river_n of_o water_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n as_o it_o be_v psal_n 42.1_o four_o this_o desire_n be_v true_a and_o please_v unto_o god_n when_o as_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o penury_n in_o regard_n whereof_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v and_o hereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v in_o which_o two_o thing_n concur_v first_o a_o sense_n of_o want_n which_o affict_v we_o and_o a_o desire_n to_o have_v it_o supply_v five_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o have_v a_o continual_a and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o our_o salvation_n unless_o we_o desire_v as_o earnest_o the_o subordinate_a cause_n and_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o namely_o vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n faith_n repentance_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o even_o balaam_n himself_o do_v wish_v that_o he_o may_v die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o his_o desire_n be_v not_o acceptable_a to_o god_n because_o he_o wish_v not_o also_o to_o live_v their_o life_n he_o desire_v to_o die_v like_o they_o that_o he_o may_v be_v save_v but_o he_o desire_v not_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n whereby_o he_o may_v have_v be_v assure_v of_o salvation_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v have_v our_o desire_n acceptable_a to_o god_n they_o must_v be_v join_v with_o a_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v those_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_n they_o must_v be_v constant_a earnest_a and_o proceed_v from_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o be_v refer_v as_o well_o to_o the_o mean_n as_o to_o the_o end_n and_o then_o the_o desire_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o grace_n itself_o the_o desire_n of_o faith_n be_v faith_n the_o desire_n of_o repentance_n be_v repentance_n not_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o in_o god_n acceptation_n who_o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o in_o truth_n this_o be_v the_o chief_a perfection_n of_o our_o righteousness_n perfection_n the_o christian_n perfection_n consist_v in_o desire_v and_o labour_v after_o perfection_n when_o as_o we_o feel_v our_o imperfection_n and_o labour_v earnest_o after_o more_o perfection_n for_o christiani_n sumus_fw-la potius_fw-la affectu_fw-la quàm_fw-la effectu_fw-la we_o be_v christian_n rather_o in_o our_o affection_n and_o desire_n than_o in_o our_o work_n and_o ability_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n bestow_v upon_o his_o child_n the_o full_a measure_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o in_o this_o life_n but_o only_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v but_o a_o handful_n of_o corn_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o whole_a field_n and_o the_o earnest_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v but_o as_o a_o penny_n in_o respect_n of_o many_o thousand_o which_o be_v confirm_v unto_o we_o thereby_o 5.5_o rom._n 8.23.2_o cor._n 1.22_o and_o 5.5_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.23.2_o cor._n 1.22_o and_o 5.5_o true_a it_o be_v indeed_o that_o god_n bestow_v his_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o upon_o some_o of_o his_o child_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o upon_o some_o in_o less_o even_o as_o the_o first_o fruit_n may_v be_v a_o great_a or_o lesser_a handful_n and_o the_o earnest_n be_v sometime_o a_o penny_n and_o sometime_o a_o shilling_n sometime_o more_o and_o sometime_o less_o but_o yet_o the_o great_a measure_n which_o any_o receive_v be_v but_o as_o a_o handful_n of_o the_o first_o fruit_n and_o a_o earnest_a penny_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o main_a sum_n and_o full_a measure_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v hereby_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o he_o that_o have_v receive_v the_o least_o earnest_n have_v as_o full_a and_o perfect_a assurance_n of_o the_o whole_a bargain_n which_o god_n have_v covenant_v to_o make_v good_a unto_o we_o as_o he_o who_o have_v receive_v the_o great_a according_a to_o the_o

spirit_n work_v in_o we_o for_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o unbelieve_a heathen_a or_o most_o profane_a worldling_n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a no_o more_o than_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o but_o it_o be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n 3.25.26_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o eph._n 3.25.26_o who_o so_o love_v his_o church_n that_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 5.25.26_o so_o that_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o high_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n that_o we_o can_v possible_o attain_v unto_o we_o must_v in_o all_o humility_n confess_v with_o paul_n 15.10_o 1._o cor._n 15.10_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 15.10_o neither_o must_v we_o attribute_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o our_o sanctification_n and_o good_a work_n but_o ascribe_v all_o to_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o new_a obedience_n who_o be_v altogether_o pollute_v yea_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o our_o sanctification_n and_o worthiness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o but_o his_o love_n and_o free_a goodwill_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o make_v we_o who_o be_v unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o worthy_a in_o christ_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o measure_v god_n love_n by_o our_o worthiness_n and_o abundance_n of_o grace_n as_o be_v a_o cause_n thereof_o nor_o despair_v of_o his_o favour_n and_o mercy_n when_o we_o see_v our_o unworthines_n and_o weakness_n in_o sanctify_a grace_n for_o these_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o effect_n and_o consequent_o when_o we_o want_v they_o altogether_o though_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o hope_n while_o we_o remain_v in_o this_o state_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o utter_o to_o despair_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v see_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o good_a time_n may_v begin_v his_o good_a work_n in_o we_o and_o when_o it_o be_v begin_v and_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n even_o a_o desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o live_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v god_n work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v will_v finish_v and_o accomplish_v 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o according_a to_o that_o phil._n 1.6_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o possess_v our_o soul_n with_o patience_n and_o with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n labour_n after_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n submit_v ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o do_v desire_n to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n who_o will_v dispose_v of_o all_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a and_o in_o any_o case_n let_v we_o beware_v that_o we_o do_v not_o so_o impatient_o and_o violent_o desire_v increase_v of_o more_o grace_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o that_o we_o have_v turn_v our_o song_n of_o praise_n for_o god_n great_a benefit_n into_o murmur_v and_o repine_v let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o rich_a miser_n who_o have_v their_o mind_n so_o intent_n upon_o the_o get_n of_o that_o riches_n they_o have_v not_o as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o enjoy_v and_o take_v comfort_n of_o that_o they_o have_v let_v we_o not_o resemble_v those_o unthankful_a man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v many_o benefit_n do_v still_o desire_v more_o and_o when_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v ungrateful_o murmur_v against_o their_o benefactor_n as_o though_o they_o have_v receive_v nothing_o but_o let_v we_o make_v use_n of_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v to_o god_n glory_n &_o our_o comfort_n let_v we_o desire_v more_o that_o we_o may_v more_o glorify_v he_o with_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o though_o our_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v let_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o impatiency_n but_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o goodwill_n and_o pleasure_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o have_v please_v he_o of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n to_o bestow_v upon_o us._n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o 2.11_o our_o own_o worthiness_n no_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n rom._n 6.23_o eph_n 2.8_o tit._n 2.11_o our_o salvation_n itself_o depend_v not_o upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o undeserued_a love_n for_o salvation_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o the_o wage_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v rom._n 6.23_o and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o tit._n 2.11_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bring_v salvation_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o that_o our_o forsake_v sin_n and_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o which_o all_o these_o effect_n be_v also_o wrought_v in_o us._n but_o most_o plain_o be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o tim._n 1.9_o where_o he_o exclude_v our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n 1.9_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v ascribe_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o god_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n who_o have_v save_v we_o say_v he_o not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n so_o tit._n 3.5_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n see_v therefore_o god_n love_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n see_v he_o elect_v redeem_v call_v justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o final_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a goodwill_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n let_v we_o not_o restrain_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n to_o our_o desert_n nor_o measure_v his_o unmeasurable_a goodwill_n by_o the_o short_a ell_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o love_v we_o so_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v his_o free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n and_o rely_v whole_o thereupon_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n see_v our_o worthiness_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o it_o be_v his_o love_n which_o make_v we_o and_o will_v sure_o make_v we_o worthy_a to_o be_v belove_v if_o we_o rest_v whole_o upon_o he_o in_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o despair_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n so_o much_o will_v we_o ascribe_v to_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o look_v how_o much_o we_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n so_o much_o we_o detract_v from_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o become_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o for_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o thirst_v if_o we_o leave_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o dig_v unto_o ourselves_o break_v cistern_n which_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n 2.13_o jere._n 2.13_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n if_o we_o forsake_v the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o salvation_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n rely_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o break_a staff_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o be_v damn_v if_o we_o envy_v the_o lord_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n desire_v rather_o to_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o §_o sect._n 7_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o god_n be_v just_a and_o

son_n we_o may_v return_v again_o and_o be_v receive_v into_o his_o everlasting_a love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 4_o second_o mortification_n that_o spiritual_a affliction_n tend_v to_o our_o mortification_n the_o lord_n send_v affliction_n to_o mortify_v in_o we_o the_o old_a man_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n now_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o our_o body_n but_o also_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o afflict_v the_o body_n alone_o with_o outward_a calamity_n but_o even_o the_o soul_n also_o with_o grief_n of_o mind_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o the_o end_n that_o our_o corruption_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v mortify_v the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o crucify_v and_o in_o the_o end_n full_o abolish_v 4.4_o jere._n 4.4_o and_o therefore_o do_v the_o lord_n break_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n therefore_o do_v he_o plow_v and_o tear_v they_o up_o like_o fallow_a ground_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v sow_v in_o they_o may_v take_v root_n fructify_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o love_n that_o our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v thus_o bruise_v we_o and_o even_o crush_v we_o in_o piece_n it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o will_v reject_v we_o and_o cast_v we_o of_o but_o when_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v when_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v soften_v and_o our_o spirit_n break_v and_o make_v contrite_a then_o will_v he_o regard_v we_o and_o show_v his_o tender_a love_n and_o merciful_a kindness_n unto_o we_o as_o he_o have_v gracious_o promise_v matth._n 12.20_o the_o bruise_a reed_n will_v he_o not_o break_v 51.17_o matth._n 12.20_o psa_fw-la 51.17_o and_o smoke_a flax_n shall_v he_o not_o quench_v so_o psal_n 51.17_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v and_o the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v glad_a tiding_n unto_o the_o poor_a to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a etc._n etc._n to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_n 3._o esa_n 61.1_o 2_o 3._o to_o give_v they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 61.1.2.3_o luk._n 4.18_o §_o sect._n 5_o last_o affliction_n god_n dear_a child_n subject_a to_o spiritual_a affliction_n that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o sting_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o any_o true_a and_o certain_a sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o most_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n have_v be_v subject_a to_o they_o and_o that_o in_o great_a measure_n for_o example_n job_n who_o by_o god_n own_o testimony_n be_v the_o just_a man_n that_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o notwithstanding_o be_v so_o grievous_o afflict_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n that_o he_o burst_v out_o into_o these_o grievous_a complaint_n 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o &_o 9.17_o 18._o &_o 13.24.26_o &_o 16.9_o &_o 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v in_o i_o the_o venom_n whereof_o do_v drink_v up_o my_o spirit_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n fight_n against_o i_o and_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 17._o he_o destroy_v i_o with_o a_o tempest_n and_o wound_v i_o without_o cause_n 18._o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o take_v my_o breath_n but_o fill_v i_o with_o bitterness_n so_o c._n 13.24_o wherefore_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n and_o take_v i_o for_o thy_o enemy_n and_o v._o 26._o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o c._n 16.9_o his_o wrath_n have_v tear_v i_o and_o he_o hate_v i_o and_o gnash_v upon_o i_o with_o his_o tooth_n my_o enemy_n have_v sharpen_v his_o eye_n against_o i_o and._n c._n 19.11_o he_o have_v kindle_v his_o wrath_n against_o i_o and_o count_v i_o as_o one_o of_o his_o enemy_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n yet_o be_v he_o make_v to_o drink_v a_o deep_a draught_n in_o this_o cup_n of_o inward_a affliction_n and_o be_v vex_v not_o only_o outward_o in_o his_o estate_n good_n and_o body_n but_o also_o in_o his_o soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o terror_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v he_o to_o utter_v these_o and_o such_o like_a pitiful_a complaint_n in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 6.3_o 6.3_o psal_n 6.3_o my_o soul_n be_v also_o sore_o trouble_v but_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o delay_v and_o v._o 6._o i_o faint_v in_o my_o mourning_n i_o cause_v my_o bed_n every_o night_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n so_o psal_n 38.2_o 38.2.3_o psal_n 38.2.3_o thy_o arrow_n have_v light_a upon_o i_o and_o thy_o hand_n lie_v upon_o i_o 3._o there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o anger_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n 4._o for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 88.7_o thy_o indignation_n lie_v upon_o i_o 16._o psal_n 88.7.14_o 15_o 16._o and_o thou_o have_v vex_v i_o with_o all_o thy_o wave_n and_o v._o 14._o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 15._o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n from_o my_o youth_n i_o suffer_v thy_o terror_n doubt_v of_o my_o life_n 16._o thy_o indignation_n go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o so_o in_o the_o 77_o psalm_n he_o take_v up_o this_o lamentable_a complaint_n vers_fw-la 7._o 10._o psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n 8._o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o 9_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v merciful_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n 10._o and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o choose_a vessel_n who_o god_n have_v separate_v from_o his_o mother_n womb_n to_o carry_v his_o name_n before_o the_o gentile_n and_o be_v be_v act._n 9.15_o 8._o act._n 9.15_o gal._n 1.15_o 2._o cor._n 6.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o gallat_n 1.15_o yet_o be_v he_o afflict_v grievous_o not_o only_o outward_o in_o body_n as_o he_o profess_v 2._o corinth_n 6.4.5.6.7.8_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o in_o mind_n for_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v he_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o and_o he_o have_v a_o long_a time_n a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v free_v though_o he_o often_o beg_v this_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n as_o appeareth_z 2._o cor._n 12.7.8_o and_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n grievous_o afflict_v his_o conscience_n force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o rom._n 7.24_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o his_o death_n §_o sect._n 6_o so_o that_o by_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a example_n 53.3_o that_o christ_n himself_o endure_v these_o spiritual_a affliction_n 1._o cor._n 10.13_o 1._o pet._n 5.9_o esa_n 53.3_o that_o be_v manifest_a unto_o our_o comfort_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o appertain_v to_o man_n for_o the_o same_o affliction_n which_o we_o suffer_v be_v accomplish_v in_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.9_o yea_o the_o same_o and_o far_o great_a be_v endure_v by_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o who_o receive_v deep_a and_o grisly_a wound_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o small_a scratch_n which_o we_o suffer_v and_o drink_v the_o full_a cupe_fw-la of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n of_o which_o we_o only_o sip_v or_o taste_v for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o in_o his_o outward_a state_n deject_a and_o repute_v as_o a_o abject_a among_o man_n nor_o persecute_v by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n alone_o even_o to_o

why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n 88.14_o psal_n 88.14_o and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 16._o thy_o indignation_n be_v go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o 77.8.9_o &_o 77.8.9_o the_o like_a complaint_n he_o take_v up_o psal_n 77.8.9.10_o neither_o have_v the_o prophet_n in_o these_o time_n always_o the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n but_o sometime_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o his_o pain_n do_v shut_v his_o mouth_n so_o as_o he_o can_v not_o confess_v his_o sin_n 32.3.4_o psal_n 32.3.4_o nor_o humble_v himself_o before_o his_o god_n though_o through_o the_o weight_n of_o affliction_n his_o bone_n be_v consume_v and_o he_o roar_v for_o grief_n all_o the_o day_n long_o as_o appear_v psalm_n 32.3.4_o so_o jeremie_n see_v the_o word_n of_o god_n contemn_v 20.14.15.18_o jerem._n 20.14.15.18_o and_o himself_o who_o be_v god_n ambassador_n despise_v can_v not_o bear_v it_o but_o burst_v out_o into_o great_a impatiency_n curse_v the_o day_n of_o his_o birth_n and_o even_o the_o man_n that_o bring_v news_n thereof_o to_o his_o father_n because_o he_o be_v bear_v to_o see_v labour_n and_o sorrow_n and_o that_o his_o day_n shall_v be_v consume_v with_o shame_n jerem._n 20.14_o 15.18_o if_o therefore_o we_o judge_v of_o job_n david_n and_o jeremie_n according_a to_o their_o outward_a behaviour_n and_o their_o own_o inward_a feel_n in_o the_o time_n of_o affliction_n and_o in_o the_o combat_n of_o temptation_n we_o shall_v think_v they_o void_a of_o faith_n impatience_n and_o destitute_a of_o all_o assurance_n and_o hope_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n but_o the_o scripture_n teach_v we_o otherwise_o propound_v they_o unto_o we_o as_o pattern_n of_o patience_n and_o true_a godliness_n and_o themselves_o also_o at_o other_o time_n do_v show_v their_o singular_a faith_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n see_v then_o this_o be_v not_o our_o case_n alone_o but_o the_o state_n of_o god_n dear_a child_n let_v we_o not_o believe_v the_o tempter_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o god_n child_n because_o we_o see_v not_o god_n grace_n so_o plain_o in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n and_o trial_n but_o contrariwise_o bewray_v our_o impatiency_n and_o other_o corruption_n but_o let_v we_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o infirmity_n labour_v and_o strive_v to_o reform_v they_o and_o judge_v of_o our_o state_n not_o as_o we_o find_v it_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o conflict_n but_o as_o it_o be_v or_o be_v before_o or_o after_o the_o combat_n be_v end_v §_o sect._n 10_o last_o the_o tempter_n object_v answer_v the_o objection_n out_o of_o eccles_n 9.1_o answer_v and_o have_v stir_v up_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n the_o enemy_n of_o god_n truth_n to_o defend_v that_o though_o we_o be_v not_o whole_o to_o despair_v of_o god_n love_n yet_o we_o must_v doubt_v thereof_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n they_o allege_v that_o saying_n eccles_n 9.1_o which_o they_o read_v thus_o i_o have_v handle_v all_o these_o thing_n in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v curious_o understand_v just_o and_o wise_a man_n and_o their_o work_n be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o notwithstanding_o a_o man_n know_v not_o whether_o he_o be_v worthy_a of_o love_n or_o hatred_n but_o all_o thing_n be_v keep_v uncertain_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v etc._n etc._n i_o answer_v that_o if_o god_n love_n or_o hatred_n do_v depend_v upon_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n we_o may_v well_o doubt_v nay_o i_o will_v say_v more_o we_o may_v just_o despair_v of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodwill_n and_o certain_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v hate_v and_o abhor_v of_o god_n for_o this_o if_o any_o thing_n we_o have_v deserve_v but_o the_o truth_n be_v that_o as_o satan_n tempt_v our_o saviour_n and_o quote_v scripture_n for_o his_o purpose_n leave_v out_o that_o which_o make_v against_o he_o so_o here_o by_o his_o instrument_n assault_v his_o member_n he_o add_v to_o the_o scripture_n that_o which_o make_v for_o he_o for_o neither_o in_o the_o hebrew_n which_o be_v the_o original_n nor_o in_o the_o greek_a translation_n be_v there_o any_o one_o word_n of_o our_o worthiness_n or_o unworthiness_n but_o thus_o it_o be_v in_o the_o text_n as_o it_o be_v true_o translate_v in_o our_o bibles_n no_o man_n know_v either_o love_n or_o hatred_n of_o all_o that_o be_v before_o they_o and_o whereas_o they_o read_v the_o word_n follow_v thus_o but_o all_o thing_n be_v keep_v uncertain_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v they_o most_o gross_o deprave_v the_o text_n which_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v read_v as_o we_o have_v it_o translate_v all_o thing_n come_v alike_o to_o all_o and_o the_o same_o condition_n be_v to_o the_o just_a and_o the_o wicked_a and_o thus_o also_o do_v arias_n montanus_n one_o of_o the_o most_o learned_a among_o themselves_o translate_v it_o neither_o will_v their_o corrupt_a translation_n stand_v with_o the_o sense_n and_o truth_n of_o the_o place_n for_o as_o he_o say_v no_o man_n know_v whether_o he_o be_v worthy_a of_o love_n so_o also_o that_o no_o man_n know_v whether_o he_o be_v worthy_a of_o hatred_n but_o this_o be_v utter_o false_a for_o so_o shall_v we_o say_v that_o we_o can_v not_o know_v whether_o the_o sodomite_n for_o their_o filthiness_n the_o canaanite_n for_o their_o idolatry_n julian_n for_o his_o apostasy_n be_v worthy_a to_o be_v hate_v of_o god_n whereas_o the_o scripture_n witness_v the_o clean_a contrary_n and_o even_o they_o themselves_o do_v confess_v that_o they_o who_o desperate_o give_v over_o themselves_o into_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n be_v not_o to_o doubt_v but_o that_o they_o be_v worthy_a of_o god_n anger_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n why_o therefore_o on_o the_o other_o side_n may_v not_o those_o who_o be_v true_o convert_v unto_o god_n and_o endue_v with_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o work_v by_o love_n be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n see_v he_o have_v assure_v they_o hereof_o in_o his_o word_n nay_o in_o the_o same_o chapter_n vers_fw-la 7._o their_o corrupt_a exposition_n be_v overthrow_v for_o there_o he_o bid_v we_o to_o eat_v our_o bread_n with_o joy_n and_o to_o drink_v our_o wine_n with_o a_o cheerful_a heart_n for_o god_n now_o accept_v our_o work_n now_o though_o god_n do_v indeed_o accept_v ourworke_n yet_o we_o can_v not_o be_v move_v to_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o heart_n hereby_o unless_o also_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o his_o acceptation_n but_o let_v we_o examine_v these_o word_n and_o show_v the_o true_a sense_n of_o they_o 9.1_o the_o exposition_n of_o eccles_n 9.1_o there_o be_v two_o exposition_n give_v which_o may_v stand_v with_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o text_n for_o some_o understand_v these_o word_n not_o of_o god_n love_n or_o hatred_n but_o of_o man_n love_n towards_o those_o thing_n he_o desire_v and_o of_o his_o hatred_n towards_o those_o thing_n he_o fly_v and_o then_o this_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o place_n a_o man_n know_v not_o whether_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o love_v as_o pleasure_n honour_n and_o riches_n or_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o hate_v namely_o cross_n and_o affliction_n shall_v happen_v unto_o he_o because_o they_o be_v not_o dispose_v by_o his_o own_o power_n but_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n who_o give_v these_o outward_a thing_n indifferent_o to_o all_o both_o just_a and_o unjust_a so_o that_o if_o the_o word_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v there_o be_v no_o show_n of_o reason_n in_o the_o papist_n exposition_n second_o let_v it_o be_v grant_v that_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o yet_o it_o will_v make_v nothing_o for_o their_o purpose_n for_o then_o this_o be_v the_o plain_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n no_o man_n can_v know_v whether_o he_o be_v love_v or_o hate_v of_o god_n by_o these_o common_a outward_a thing_n which_o happen_v alike_o to_o all_o and_o in_o respect_n 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3_o but_o as_o this_o temptation_n be_v foolish_a impious_a satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o god_n decree_v false_a and_o impious_a so_o also_o it_o be_v false_a for_o whereas_o he_o say_v that_o though_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v elect_v and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o though_o we_o take_v never_o so_o great_a pain_n in_o god_n service_n and_o most_o careful_o endeavour_v to_o spend_v our_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v reprobate_n and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v condemn_v this_o be_v utter_o untrue_a for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n have_v ordain_v to_o everlasting_a life_n those_o also_o he_o have_v ordain_v to_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o consequent_o whosoever_o careful_o use_v these_o mean_n may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n whosoever_o neglect_n and_o despise_v these_o mean_n they_o manifest_o declare_v that_o 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shall_v undoubted_o be_v save_v we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o presumption_n and_o not_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n four_o presumption_n be_v join_v with_o worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v never_o sever_v from_o sanctification_n or_o at_o least_o from_o a_o earnest_a desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o i_o say_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n be_v never_o contrary_a to_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n neither_o do_v it_o bear_v witness_v that_o those_o be_v in_o god_n love_n and_o elect_v to_o salvation_n which_o the_o scripture_n witness_v to_o be_v in_o god_n displeasure_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n namely_o all_o unrepentant_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o

ephes_n 4.14_o therefore_o without_o holiness_n there_o be_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v see_v he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v and_o save_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n hell_n death_n and_o the_o devil_n 75._o luk._n 1.74_o 75._o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n what_o hope_v of_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n can_v they_o conceive_v who_o live_v in_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n see_v by_o god_n oath_n they_o be_v exclude_v from_o both_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o this_o state_n chap._n x._o of_o the_o sign_n and_o infallible_a note_n of_o our_o election_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n salvation_n the_o first_o sign_n a_o earnest_a desire_n after_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o some_o special_a sign_n which_o be_v infallible_a note_n of_o those_o that_o be_v elect_v the_o first_o sign_n be_v a_o earnest_a desire_n after_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o a_o conscionable_a endeavour_n in_o use_v they_o after_o we_o enjoy_v they_o for_o the_o end_n and_o the_o mean_n be_v never_o separate_v in_o god_n decree_n and_o therefore_o those_o that_o careful_o use_v the_o mean_n may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o shall_v attain_v unto_o the_o end_n for_o example_n the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n of_o our_o conversion_n be_v make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v beget_v unto_o god_n so_o also_o it_o be_v that_o bread_n of_o life_n wherewith_o our_o soul_n be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n so_o that_o whosoever_o god_n have_v elect_v those_o he_o have_v decree_v to_o call_v ordinary_o by_o these_o mean_n and_o by_o the_o same_o also_o to_o furnish_v with_o his_o grace_n be_v call_v whosoever_o therefore_o labour_v to_o purchase_v this_o precious_a pearl_n whosoever_o hunger_n after_o this_o heavenly_a manna_n and_o be_v content_a to_o enjoy_v it_o not_o only_a when_o it_o be_v good_a cheap_a but_o also_o when_o it_o be_v very_o chargeable_a whosoever_o enjoy_v it_o do_v attentive_o and_o diligent_o hear_v it_o and_o receive_v it_o with_o delight_n they_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o be_v elect_v for_o the_o mean_n &_o the_o end_n go_v together_o and_o that_o this_o be_v a_o note_n of_o god_n child_n it_o appear_v joh._n 10.3_o 4._o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o his_o sheep_n hear_v his_o voice_n 10.3.4_o joh._n 10.3.4_o and_o matth._n 13.45_o he_o compare_v the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n to_o a_o merchant_n 13.45_o matth._n 13.45_o who_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v want_v the_o precious_a pearl_n of_o god_n word_n sell_v all_o he_o have_v to_o buy_v it_o those_o therefore_o who_o make_v this_o precious_a account_n of_o god_n word_n and_o careful_o diligent_o and_o attentive_o hear_v it_o when_o they_o enjoy_v it_o may_v to_o their_o comfort_n assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o their_o election_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n those_o who_o have_v rather_o be_v without_o it_o than_o enjoy_v it_o those_o who_o will_v bestow_v no_o cost_n to_o obtain_v it_o nor_o forgo_v any_o pleasure_n or_o commodity_n that_o they_o may_v hear_v it_o nor_o when_o they_o do_v hear_v it_o be_v affect_v with_o any_o delight_n but_o be_v glut_v with_o loathe_v satietic_n hear_v no_o part_n of_o the_o sermon_n with_o any_o pleasure_n but_o the_o conclusion_n only_o they_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n because_o they_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o salvation_n which_o be_v join_v with_o the_o end_n in_o god_n eternal_a decree_n the_o like_a also_o may_v be_v say_v of_o other_o mean_n as_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n meditate_v in_o god_n word_n the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o the_o rest_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n of_o those_o that_o be_v elect_v supplication_n the_o second_o sign_n the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n when_o as_o they_o can_v pour_v forth_o their_o soul_n in_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n unto_o the_o lord_n confess_v their_o sin_n and_o implore_v his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n for_o this_o be_v a_o notable_a fruit_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o which_o we_o can_v by_o any_o natural_a mean_n attain_v unto_o for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o but_o the_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o prayer_n therefore_o be_v a_o most_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o god_n spirit_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n and_o adoption_n for_o it_o bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 16._o verse_n 16._o as_o it_o be_v vers_n 16._o so_o rom._n 10.13_o it_o be_v say_v 10.13_o rom._n 10.13_o that_o whosoever_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o this_o prayer_n must_v proceed_v from_o faith_n for_o as_o it_o follow_v how_o shall_v they_o call_v on_o he_o in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v and_o must_v be_v perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o not_o with_o deceitful_a lip_n for_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o our_o mouth_n 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o esa_n 29.13_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v elect_v and_o adopt_v to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n thing_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o be_v wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o mind_n heavenly_a thing_n be_v when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v somewhat_o wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o seat_v in_o heaven_n mind_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o and_o when_o their_o tongue_n be_v set_v a_o work_n by_o the_o heart_n do_v glad_o entertain_v godly_a and_o religious_a conference_n for_o there_o as_o the_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v the_o heart_n be_v also_o and_o with_o whatsoever_o the_o heart_n be_v affect_v the_o tongue_n be_v delight_v now_o that_o these_o holy_a meditation_n and_o religious_a discourse_n be_v sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o they_o can_v possible_o proceed_v from_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o which_o they_o be_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a but_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o guide_v and_o direct_v we_o in_o our_o thought_n and_o word_n and_o whosoever_o be_v thus_o lead_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.14_o 8.14_o rom._n 8.14_o he_o that_o be_v right_a heir_n to_o a_o royal_a kingdom_n and_o not_o yet_o possess_v thereof_o be_v never_o weary_a of_o think_v on_o it_o nor_o glut_v with_o such_o discourse_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o extol_v the_o riches_n and_o glory_n which_o there_o attend_v he_o or_o show_v the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v to_o come_v into_o speedy_a and_o peaceable_a possession_n of_o his_o right_n and_o so_o those_o who_o be_v elect_v by_o god_n and_o adopt_v to_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o glory_n be_v never_o satisfy_v in_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o the_o riches_n and_o joy_n of_o this_o heavenly_a inheritance_n or_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v undoubted_o to_o obtain_v it_o whereas_o those_o who_o have_v no_o such_o interest_n nor_o hope_n think_v and_o talk_v of_o these_o thing_n with_o loathsome_a weariness_n as_o be_v matter_n not_o concern_v they_o and_o therefore_o when_o such_o thought_n come_v into_o their_o mind_n they_o vanish_v as_o sudden_o as_o a_o flash_n of_o lightning_n and_o when_o they_o be_v present_a at_o any_o spiritual_a discourse_n the_o time_n seem_v long_o and_o they_o sit_v upon_o thorn_n until_o they_o be_v end_v and_o they_o remain_v dumb_a as_o though_o they_o be_v tongue-tied_a unless_o they_o take_v occasion_n to_o interrupt_v such_o holy_a conference_n and_o to_o divert_v they_o to_o some_o worldly_a affair_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o be_v elect_v to_o salvation_n it_o the_o four_o sign_n be_v the_o sight_n of_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n for_o it_o be_v when_o he_o see_v his_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n and_o true_o repent_v of_o they_o that_o be_v bewail_v those_o

church_n or_o market_n place_n at_o noon_n day_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n us._n the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n because_o god_n have_v command_v us._n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n when_o as_o a_o man_n love_v entire_o a_o christian_n because_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o same_o body_n of_o christ_n whereof_o he_o be_v a_o member_n for_o as_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o one_o member_n of_o the_o body_n shall_v not_o love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o soul_n and_o govern_v by_o the_o same_o head_n so_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o one_o true_a christian_n shall_v love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o rule_v by_o the_o same_o head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v make_v a_o mark_n of_o god_n child_n by_o the_o apostle_n john_n 1._o joh._n 3.14_o 3.14_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n as_o the_o want_n of_o this_o love_n be_v a_o sure_a note_n of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n for_o as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o same_o verse_n he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n abide_v in_o death_n now_o the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o love_n and_o christian_n charity_n be_v two_o give_v to_o those_o that_o want_v 13.4_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n 1._o cor._n 13.4_o and_o forgive_a those_o that_o offend_v for_o it_o be_v a_o property_n of_o true_a love_n to_o be_v bountiful_a 1._o cor._n 13.4_o as_o to_o all_o so_o especial_o to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v gal._n 6.10_o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n 6.10_o gal._n 6.10_o he_o that_o have_v this_o world_n good_a and_o see_v his_o brother_n have_v need_n and_o shut_v up_o his_o compassion_n from_o he_o he_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 3.17_o 1._o joh._n 3.17_o and_o consequent_o of_o the_o love_n of_o his_o brethren_n which_o be_v but_o a_o stream_n issue_v from_o this_o fountain_n 1._o joh._n 3.17_o and_o this_o christian_a liberality_n as_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n so_o also_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v show_v we_o that_o according_a to_o these_o fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o action_n of_o christian_a liberality_n he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n etc._n matth._n 25.34_o 35_o etc._n etc._n matth._n 25.34_o 35_o 36._o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n that_o he_o will_v pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n against_o the_o neglector_n of_o these_o duty_n of_o christian_a charity_n vers_fw-la 41_o 42_o 43._o the_o second_o sign_n of_o true_a love_n be_v forgive_a when_o as_o we_o be_v ready_a for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n to_o remit_v and_o pardon_v those_o injury_n which_o be_v offer_v we_o for_o love_n be_v not_o provoke_v to_o anger_n 13.5.7_o 1._o cor._n 13.5.7_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o to_o revenge_v it_o suffer_v all_o thing_n it_o endure_v all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 13.5_o 7._o nay_o it_o do_v not_o only_o not_o render_v evil_a for_o evil_n but_o it_o overcom_v evil_a with_o goodness_n 12.19.21_o rom._n 12.19.21_o leave_v revenge_n unto_o god_n and_o to_o his_o deputy_n and_o vicegerent_n the_o magistrate_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o the_o bless_a martyr_n steven_n who_o pray_v for_o their_o persecutor_n who_o example_n we_o be_v to_o imitate_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v rom._n 12.14_o bless_v they_o that_o persecute_v you_o 12.14_o rom._n 12.14_o bless_v i_o say_v and_o curse_v not_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o have_v a_o certain_a sign_n of_o true_a love_n and_o a_o undoubted_a note_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v wolf_n leopard_n lion_n yea_o cockatrice_n who_o kill_v with_o their_o look_n 11.6.8_o esa_n 11.6.8_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v esa_n 11.6_o 8._o and_o like_a bruit_n and_o savage_a beast_n willing_a to_o offer_v all_o injury_n but_o impatient_a of_o suffer_v any_o and_o therefore_o when_o our_o savage_a cruelty_n be_v turn_v into_o charity_n and_o we_o become_v as_o meek_a and_o harmless_a as_o the_o lamb_n calf_n or_o little_a child_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n that_o our_o stout_a courage_n be_v abate_v and_o beat_v down_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o christ_n mouth_n that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o and_o quicken_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o that_o now_o we_o be_v seat_v in_o the_o mountain_n of_o his_o holiness_n and_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n so_o also_o hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o ready_a and_o willing_a to_o forgive_v our_o neighbour_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v promise_v 6.14_o matth._n 6.14_o that_o if_o we_o do_v forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n our_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v we_o matth._n 6.14_o and_o consequent_o we_o may_v assure_o gather_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v call_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v glorify_v §_o sect._n 10_o the_o nine_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n elect_v to_o salvation_n minister_n the_o nine_o sign_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n minister_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n true_a minister_n and_o ambassador_n not_o only_o because_o they_o be_v christian_n but_o also_o because_o they_o be_v send_v of_o god_n to_o execute_v these_o holy_a function_n for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o god_n elect_v and_o this_o our_o saviour_n christ_n declare_v 10.41_o matth._n 10.41_o matth._n 10.41_o he_o that_o receive_v a_o 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run_v headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o from_o grow_v insolent_a over_o the_o spirit_n even_o in_o god_n child_n whereby_o in_o deed_n their_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n will_v be_v abate_v and_o languish_v the_o truth_n whereof_o appear_v if_o we_o examine_v the_o several_a place_n for_o first_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n 1._o cor._n 10.12_o say_v let_v he_o that_o think_v he_o stand_v 10.12_o 1._o cor._n 10.12_o take_v heed_n lest_o he_o fall_v he_o do_v not_o move_v those_o that_o be_v faithful_a to_o doubt_v of_o their_o perseverance_n but_o those_o that_o want_v true_a faith_n not_o to_o deceive_v themselves_o with_o vain_a presumption_n and_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o faith_n in_o stead_n of_o true_a faith_n in_o deed_n and_o therefore_o he_o say_v not_o simple_o let_v he_o that_o stand_v but_o let_v he_o that_o think_v he_o stand_v that_o be_v he_o that_o do_v not_o stand_v in_o deed_n but_o in_o his_o own_o find_a opinion_n neither_o can_v it_o necessary_o be_v prove_v that_o this_o fall_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o final_a fall_v away_o from_o god_n but_o rather_o as_o the_o coherence_n of_o the_o text_n show_v of_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n which_o the_o israelite_n fall_v into_o and_o though_o it_o be_v yet_o be_v it_o but_o a_o admonition_n to_o take_v away_o carnal_a security_n not_o give_v to_o make_v we_o doubt_v of_o our_o stand_n but_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v second_o whereas_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v pro._n 28.14_o 28.14_o pron_z 28.14_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o he_o do_v not_o understand_v thereby_o a_o doubtful_a fear_n of_o our_o election_n but_o a_o fear_n to_o sin_n and_o a_o conscionable_a care_n of_o avoid_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o god_n sight_n which_o fear_n be_v oppose_v to_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n

commandment_n 2.10_o jam._n 2.10_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o as_o it_o be_v jam._n 2.10_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v the_o apostle_n and_o all_o other_o not_o to_o seek_v for_o justification_n in_o themselves_o and_o their_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n which_o we_o may_v bold_o present_v before_o god_n exact_a judgement_n seat_n and_o there_o be_v accept_v as_o righteous_a and_o of_o this_o justification_n the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o doubtful_o or_o timorous_o but_o bold_o and_o certain_o rom._n 5.1_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 2._o 5.1.2_o rom._n 5.1.2_o by_o who_o also_o we_o have_v access_n through_o faith_n unto_o his_o grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v under_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o rom._n 8.33_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v 34._o 8.33_o rom._n 8.33_o who_o shall_v condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v dead_a yea_o rather_o which_o be_v rise_v again_o etc._n etc._n §_o sect._n 8_o moreover_o 5.15_o joel_n 2.14_o amos_n 5.15_o they_o object_n these_o place_n to_o move_v we_o to_o doubt_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n joel_n 2.14_o who_o know_v if_o he_o will_v return_v and_o repent_v and_o amos_n 5.15_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n will_v be_v merciful_a unto_o the_o remnant_n of_o joseph_n and_o jon._n 3.9_o who_o can_v tell_v if_o god_n will_v turn_v and_o repent_v 3.9_o jonas_n 3.9_o and_o turn_v away_o from_o his_o fierce_a wrath_n that_o we_o perish_v not_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o prophet_n in_o these_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o the_o election_n or_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o those_o that_o true_o repent_v but_o of_o their_o delivery_n from_o outward_a affliction_n and_o temporary_a calamity_n threaten_v against_o they_o for_o their_o sin_n 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chastizement_n make_v nothing_o against_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n §_o sect._n 9_o and_o like_v unto_o these_o 8.22_o act._n 8.22_o be_v that_o which_o they_o allege_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n act._n 8.22_o where_o peter_n exhort_v simon_n magus_n to_o repent_v of_o his_o wickedness_n and_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o if_o peradventure_o the_o wicked_a thought_n of_o his_o heart_n may_v be_v forgive_v he_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v first_o that_o the_o original_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v translate_v if_o peradventure_o and_o in_o our_o bibles_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a sometime_o also_o signify_v that_o true_o and_o in_o this_o sense_n it_o make_v nothing_o for_o doubt_v second_o though_o we_o understand_v it_o as_o a_o speech_n of_o doubt_v yet_o it_o make_v not_o for_o their_o purpose_n for_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v refer_v unto_o god_n as_o though_o it_o be_v doubtful_a whether_o he_o will_v forgive_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o magician_n if_o he_o do_v true_o repent_v and_o call_v upon_o he_o for_o he_o have_v certain_o assure_v we_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o whosoever_o true_o repent_v he_o of_o his_o wicked_a way_n 33.11_o ezech._n 33.11_o he_o will_v receive_v he_o to_o mercy_n ezech._n 33.11_o but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v refer_v to_o simon_n magus_n of_o who_o repentance_n and_o lively_a faith_n peter_n may_v well_o doubt_v lest_o either_o they_o will_v be_v none_o at_o all_o or_o else_o feign_v and_o hypocritical_a see_v his_o heart_n be_v not_o right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n and_o bond_n of_o iniquity_n last_o though_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o doubtful_a speech_n and_o be_v refer_v also_o to_o god_n yet_o it_o make_v nothing_o against_o the_o certainty_n of_o faith_n for_o the_o apostle_n see_v he_o in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n and_o bond_n of_o iniquity_n think_v it_o not_o fit_a to_o raise_v he_o up_o sudden_o by_o apply_v unto_o he_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n nor_o to_o cast_v those_o precious_a pearl_n before_o such_o a_o filthy_a swine_n unless_o first_o he_o preserve_v they_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o casket_n of_o a_o doubtsull_n and_o perplex_a speech_n from_o be_v trample_v under_o his_o bemired_a foot_n till_o he_o have_v wash_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n moreover_o he_o thus_o doubtful_o speak_v to_o give_v he_o a_o more_o clear_a insight_n of_o the_o heinousness_n of_o his_o sin_n as_o though_o it_o may_v be_v well_o doubt_v of_o whether_o the_o lord_n will_v forgive_v it_o or_o no_o that_o so_o his_o mind_n hereby_o be_v least_o perplex_a may_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o horrible_a sin_n be_v beat_v down_o and_o true_o humble_v and_o because_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v hardly_o obtain_v be_v more_o earnest_o seek_v therefore_o peter_n intimate_v unto_o he_o by_o this_o doubtful_a speech_n that_o it_o be_v no_o easy_a matter_n to_o obtain_v forgiveness_n for_o such_o outrageous_a wickedness_n that_o he_o may_v hereby_o work_v in_o the_o magician_n more_o earnest_a &_o hearty_a repentance_n &_o incite_v he_o to_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o mercy_n with_o more_o vehemency_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n meaning_n to_o overthrow_v the_o certainty_n of_o faith_n or_o to_o call_v into_o question_n god_n mercy_n whether_o he_o will_v extend_v it_o or_o no_o to_o heinous_a offender_n who_o true_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n and_o believe_v for_o this_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o he_o use_v this_o doubtful_a speech_n to_o this_o desperate_a sinner_n that_o he_o may_v not_o make_v the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n base_a and_o contemptible_a by_o apply_v it_o to_o the_o fester_a sore_n of_o a_o filthy_a dog_n which_o be_v never_o cleanse_v with_o the_o sharp_a corrosive_n of_o the_o law_n and_o also_o for_o the_o good_a of_o this_o malicious_a sinner_n for_o he_o do_v not_o absolute_o assure_v he_o of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n that_o he_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o with_o more_o earnestness_n and_o care_n to_o seek_v it_o for_o the_o easiness_n of_o obtain_v make_v the_o suitor_n careless_a and_o negligent_a in_o seek_v and_o sue_v neither_o do_v he_o absolute_o exclude_v he_o from_o all_o hope_n of_o grace_n lest_o he_o shall_v never_o labour_v after_o it_o but_o desperate_o run_v on_o in_o his_o wickedness_n for_o when_o hope_n be_v cut_v off_o the_o desire_n also_o faint_v and_o therefore_o he_o use_v a_o perplex_a and_o wise_a temper_a speech_n which_o on_o the_o one_o side_n may_v preserve_v he_o from_o secure_a presumption_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n from_o fall_v into_o hellish_a desperation_n §_o sect._n 10_o last_o 5.5_o eccles_n 5.5_o they_o object_n that_o

face_n to_o face_n true_a it_o be_v that_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v in_o itself_o weak_a and_o feeble_a and_o compass_v about_o with_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n be_v mix_v and_o turmoil_v with_o much_o fear_n and_o doubt_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o natural_a inclination_n unto_o diffidence_n and_o incredulity_n the_o manifold_a temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n lie_v heavy_a upon_o our_o conscience_n which_o make_v god_n dear_a child_n to_o groan_v and_o complain_v yea_o sometime_o to_o murmur_v and_o repine_v against_o god_n himself_o as_o though_o he_o be_v their_o enemy_n because_o he_o suffer_v they_o thus_o to_o be_v vex_v but_o still_o it_o rise_v after_o it_o have_v receive_v a_o foil_n and_o gather_v new_a strength_n against_o all_o new_a assault_n until_o in_o the_o end_n it_o obtain_v full_a victory_n so_o as_o all_o the_o faithful_a may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n 2._o cor._n 4.8_o we_o be_v afflict_v on_o every_o side_n 4.8.9_o 2._o cor._n 4.8.9_o yet_o be_v we_o not_o in_o distress_n in_o poverty_n but_o not_o overcome_v of_o poverty_n 9_o we_o be_v persecute_v but_o not_o forsake_v cast_v down_o but_o we_o perish_v not_o for_o though_o their_o faith_n be_v weak_a and_o their_o temptation_n vehement_a and_o violent_a yet_o this_o bruise_a reed_n be_v not_o break_v this_o smoke_a flax_n be_v not_o quench_v for_o as_o the_o reed_n in_o a_o boisterous_a tempest_n be_v blow_v down_o even_o to_o the_o ground_n but_o when_o the_o tempest_n be_v pass_v rise_v up_o again_o to_o his_o former_a estate_n so_o though_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n temptation_n beat_v we_o down_o even_o to_o earth_n yet_o by_o faith_n we_o rise_v again_o when_o the_o storm_n be_v overblowne_v §_o sect._n 4_o second_o certain_a how_o our_o faith_n though_o assault_v with_o doubt_v may_v be_v certain_a it_o may_v be_v demand_v how_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n child_n can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v certain_a see_v it_o be_v continual_o assault_v and_o often_o foil_v with_o doubt_v which_o be_v oppose_v to_o the_o certainty_n of_o faith_n to_o which_o we_o may_v easy_o answer_v if_o we_o know_v and_o remember_v that_o every_o christian_n be_v divide_v into_o two_o part_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o continual_o fight_v and_o strive_v the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o and_o as_o they_o themselves_o be_v thus_o oppose_v so_o be_v their_o quality_n and_o fruit_n for_o in_o the_o spirit_n be_v faith_n love_n hope_v zeal_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o such_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n in_o the_o flesh_n be_v doubt_v and_o infidelity_n hatred_n of_o god_n presumption_n and_o desperation_n coldness_n dulness_n yea_o deadness_n in_o religion_n fear_n horror_n and_o such_o like_a corruption_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o know_v that_o in_o my_o flesh_n that_o be_v in_o my_o unregenerate_a part_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n 7.18_o rom._n 7.18_o rom._n 7.18_o now_o as_o there_o be_v a_o continual_a war_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n so_o also_o between_o their_o quality_n and_o fruit_n for_o faith_n be_v continual_o assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n love_n of_o god_n with_o the_o hatred_n of_o god_n hope_v with_o presumption_n and_o desperation_n zeal_n with_o coldness_n and_o dulness_n in_o religion_n the_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o horror_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n anger_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o condemnation_n and_o sometime_o the_o one_o sometime_o the_o other_o have_v the_o upper_a hand_n both_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n retain_v their_o nature_n and_o property_n although_o as_o we_o say_v remissis_fw-la gradibus_fw-la not_o exercise_v they_o in_o that_o measure_n and_o degree_n as_o they_o do_v when_o they_o have_v victory_n and_o give_v the_o other_o the_o foil_n for_o example_n when_o in_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n the_o hatred_n of_o god_n do_v assault_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o do_v so_o foil_n and_o wound_v it_o that_o we_o can_v scarce_o discern_v that_o it_o breathe_v or_o retain_v life_n yet_o notwithstanding_o the_o love_n of_o god_n even_o at_o that_o instant_n be_v not_o turn_v into_o hatred_n nor_o receive_v any_o property_n thereof_o but_o still_o retain_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o property_n which_o again_o clear_o appear_v and_o show_v themselves_o when_o the_o conflict_n be_v end_v the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o our_o hope_n zeal_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o other_o grace_n when_o they_o be_v most_o foil_v by_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o fight_n against_o they_o so_o as_o they_o can_v possible_o exercise_v their_o own_o action_n and_o function_n yet_o do_v they_o not_o receive_v any_o carnal_a property_n nor_o loose_v any_o of_o their_o own_o but_o retain_v still_o their_o own_o nature_n which_o again_o manife_v itself_o when_o the_o assault_n be_v end_v even_o as_o fire_v cover_v over_o with_o ash_n retain_v still_o his_o own_o nature_n of_o light_n and_o heat_n though_o then_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o ash_n the_o light_n be_v not_o see_v nor_o the_o heat_n feel_v but_o when_o the_o ash_n be_v remoove_v and_o new_a matter_n add_v unto_o it_o than_o it_o shine_v and_o burn_v and_o heat_v as_o much_o as_o it_o do_v before_o so_o when_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v cover_v as_o it_o be_v under_o the_o ash_n of_o our_o corruption_n they_o be_v not_o discern_v by_o their_o property_n and_o effect_n but_o when_o the_o corruption_n be_v remoove_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n nourish_v with_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n prayer_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a spiritual_a exercise_n as_o it_o be_v with_o new_a matter_n add_v unto_o they_o then_o do_v they_o again_o shine_v in_o their_o brightness_n and_o exercise_v their_o wont_a strength_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n §_o sect._n 5_o and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o all_o other_o grace_n property_n faith_n assault_v with_o doubt_v retain_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o property_n so_o also_o with_o faith_n which_o be_v often_o assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n and_o sometime_o also_o so_o foil_v that_o we_o can_v hardly_o discern_v any_o breath_n or_o life_n in_o it_o but_o yet_o even_o than_o it_o retain_v it_o own_o nature_n and_o property_n and_o do_v not_o receive_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o doubt_v but_o as_o the_o tree_n which_o be_v shake_v with_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o wind_n and_o be_v not_o overthrow_v do_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o tempest_n live_v and_o suck_v nourishment_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o still_o retain_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o property_n so_o when_o our_o faith_n be_v shake_v with_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n temptation_n and_o with_o our_o own_o natural_a doubt_v and_o infidelity_n yet_o it_o still_o live_v and_o suck_v nourishment_n out_o of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n and_o still_o it_o retain_v his_o own_o property_n of_o certain_a persuasion_n though_o then_o it_o do_v not_o exercise_v it_o in_o action_n so_o manisest_o as_o before_o and_o after_o the_o conflict_n of_o temptation_n and_o as_o the_o shake_n of_o the_o tree_n be_v not_o of_o the_o nature_n thereof_o for_o of_o itself_o it_o stand_v firm_a and_o steadie_a but_o by_o outward_a accident_n namely_o the_o wind_n blow_v upon_o it_o so_o be_v not_o uncertain_a waver_a and_o unconstant_a doubt_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n for_o of_o itself_o it_o be_v firm_a and_o certain_a but_o it_o come_v by_o outward_a accident_n from_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o infidelity_n and_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n which_o as_o it_o be_v violent_o blow_v upon_o it_o which_o be_v pass_v it_o remain_v like_o the_o tree_n firm_a and_o constant_a and_o as_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o do_v still_o retain_v in_o themselves_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o property_n so_o also_o do_v they_o most_o common_o show_v themselves_o in_o their_o diverse_a fruit_n and_o effect_n and_o that_o oftentimes_o in_o the_o conflict_n and_o time_n of_o temptation_n so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n may_v at_o the_o same_o time_n feel_v in_o himself_o contrary_a affection_n and_o action_n for_o the_o spirit_n acknowledge_v god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n be_v replenish_v with_o joy_n be_v in_o hope_n to_o enjoy_v they_o on_o the_o otherside_n the_o flesh_n feel_v present_a misery_n and_o the_o sharpness_n of_o affliction_n sorrow_v and_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n apprehend_v and_o apply_v unto_o it_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v quiet_o rest_v upon_o they_o the_o flesh_n see_v it_o own_o corruption_n and_o the_o huge_a weight_n of_o

in_o other_o place_n the_o unbeliever_n and_o such_o as_o continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n be_v flat_o exclude_v from_o the_o participation_n of_o they_o joh._n 3.18_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v 3.18_o joh._n 3.18_o but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o be_v condemn_v already_o 36._o vers_fw-la 36._o and_o vers_fw-la 36._o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o he_o that_o obey_v not_o the_o son_n shall_v not_o see_v life_n 2.9_o rom._n 2.9_o but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o so_o rom._n 8.9_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o same_o be_v not_o his_o and_o consequent_o it_o follow_v that_o if_o he_o be_v not_o christ_n than_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n belong_v not_o unto_o he_o 3.8_o 1._o joh._n 3.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n 1._o joh._n 3.8_o plain_o affirm_v that_o he_o who_o commit_v sin_n that_o be_v he_o who_o live_v in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o that_o he_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n that_o be_v regenerate_v by_o his_o spirit_n sin_v not_o that_o be_v live_v not_o in_o his_o sin_n neither_o commit_v they_o with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o paul_n will_v timothy_n to_o instruct_v his_o hearer_n 2.26_o 2._o tim._n 2.26_o that_o they_o may_v come_v to_o amendment_n out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o those_o in_o who_o sin_n rain_v be_v not_o of_o christ_n but_o of_o satan_n and_o that_o notwithstanding_o christ_n death_n they_o be_v still_o in_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n till_o they_o come_v to_o amendment_n of_o life_n because_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o effectual_a to_o free_v any_o out_o of_o their_o spiritual_a bondage_n till_o it_o be_v apply_v unto_o they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v by_o plain_a testimony_n universal_a reason_n to_o prove_v that_o redemption_n be_v not_o universal_a that_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o faithful_a which_o also_o by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n &_o bloodshed_n have_v their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n in_o some_o measure_n mortify_v and_o not_o unto_o the_o wicked_a who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n now_o i_o will_v also_o confirm_v this_o truth_n by_o strong_a reason_n first_o those_o who_o be_v never_o know_v of_o christ_n that_o be_v acknowledge_v for_o his_o be_v never_o redeem_v by_o his_o precious_a bloodshed_n neither_o be_v it_o probable_a that_o the_o father_n will_v give_v his_o well-beloved_a son_n and_o that_o the_o son_n will_v give_v himself_o for_o the_o redemption_n of_o those_o who_o in_o his_o eternal_a council_n he_o have_v decree_v to_o reject_v or_o as_o all_o confess_v who_o he_o foresee_v shall_v perish_v but_o our_o saviour_n will_v profess_v to_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n that_o he_o never_o know_v they_o 7.23_o matth._n 7.23_o matth._n 7.23_o and_o therefore_o he_o never_o give_v himself_o for_o their_o redemption_n second_o for_o whomseover_o christ_n have_v offer_v a_o sacrifice_n unto_o his_o father_n for_o they_o also_o he_o make_v intercession_n and_o be_v become_v their_o advocate_n neither_o be_v it_o probable_a that_o christ_n will_v die_v for_o those_o for_o who_o he_o will_v not_o entreat_v and_o that_o he_o will_v offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o body_n for_o those_o for_o who_o he_o will_v not_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o lip_n beside_o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o the_o same_o high_a priest_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o people_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o where_o he_o be_v say_v as_o well_o to_o be_v our_o advocate_n as_o the_o propiciatory_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 8.35_o say_v 8.35_o rom._n 8.35_o that_o as_o christ_n die_v for_o we_o 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may_v whole_o be_v ascribe_v to_o his_o own_o free_a grace_n who_o call_v and_o justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o save_v who_o he_o will_v and_o not_o unto_o humane_a learning_n or_o knowledge_n which_o may_v be_v attain_v unto_o by_o man_n industry_n and_o labour_n it_o may_v be_v also_o that_o these_o who_o teach_v one_o thing_n and_o practice_v the_o clean_a contrary_n corruption_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o not_o learning_n but_o god_n spirit_n free_v we_o from_o our_o natural_a corruption_n do_v notwithstanding_o believe_v that_o be_v know_v and_o give_v their_o assent_n to_o that_o which_o they_o deliver_v but_o this_o general_a faith_n be_v incident_a as_o well_o to_o the_o devil_n themselves_o as_o unto_o man_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o have_v it_o may_v nevertheless_o be_v as_o worldly_a carnal_a and_o profane_a as_o ever_o they_o be_v for_o before_o we_o attain_v unto_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n and_o be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n our_o knowledge_n and_o learning_n 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think_v and_o peter_n likewise_o deny_v and_o forswear_v his_o master_n who_o before_o he_o have_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o shall_v we_o hence_o conclude_v that_o peter_n dissemble_v when_o he_o make_v that_o notable_a confession_n because_o when_o he_o come_v to_o the_o trial_n he_o utter_o disclaim_v it_o nay_o rather_o we_o may_v certain_o be_v persuade_v that_o david_n be_v carry_v away_o with_o his_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n and_o peter_n overcome_v with_o fear_n and_o frailty_n and_o both_o draw_v through_o their_o corruption_n to_o commit_v those_o sin_n which_o their_o conscience_n condemen_v but_o leave_v such_o far_o fetch_v instance_n let_v every_o man_n yea_o even_o he_o who_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o sanctification_n enter_v into_o a_o strict_a and_o due_a consideration_n with_o himself_o and_o examine_v his_o own_o conscience_n before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n and_o then_o let_v he_o tell_v i_o whether_o he_o perform_v obedience_n to_o all_o that_o truth_n which_o he_o know_v and_o believe_v or_o whether_o he_o may_v not_o just_o complain_v that_o our_o corruption_n take_v occasion_n by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n commandment_n to_o work_v in_o we_o all_o manner_n of_o concupiscence_n that_o he_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o he_o allow_v not_o nay_o which_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v that_o though_o he_o do_v not_o only_o know_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o also_o be_v delight_v therewith_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n yet_o that_o there_o be_v another_o law_n in_o his_o member_n which_o rebell_v atainst_a the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n 7.8.15.23_o rom._n 7.8.15.23_o and_o lead_v he_o captive_a unto_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 7.8.15.23_o and_o if_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o solomon_n david_n peter_n and_o of_o all_o god_n child_n who_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n and_o sanctification_n let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o may_v safe_o neglect_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n because_o the_o minister_n thereof_o seem_v not_o persuade_v that_o the_o doctrine_n which_o they_o deliver_v be_v true_a in_o that_o they_o do_v not_o practice_v it_o in_o their_o own_o life_n for_o many_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o truth_n which_o they_o deliver_v be_v notwithstanding_o destitute_a of_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o therefore_o whole_o carry_v away_o into_o all_o licentious_a wickedness_n and_o many_o also_o who_o be_v sanctify_v be_v not_o whole_o purge_v from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n be_v ready_a to_o show_v their_o frailty_n and_o infirmty_n to_o all_o the_o world_n though_o they_o know_v acknowledge_v believe_v and_o from_o their_o heart_n embrace_v that_o truth_n which_o they_o teach_v and_o profess_v but_o if_o satan_n can_v thus_o prevail_v nor_o cause_v we_o to_o doubt_v of_o god_n truth_n answer_v §._o sect._n 4._o the_o second_o temptation_n take_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o minister_n answer_v because_o the_o minister_n live_v not_o according_a to_o that_o doctrine_n which_o they_o teach_v then_o he_o will_v persuade_v they_o at_o least_o to_o refuse_v to_o hear_v such_o who_o life_n be_v scandalous_a as_o be_v unworthy_a to_o take_v the_o word_n into_o their_o mouth_n and_o unable_a to_o convert_v or_o amend_v other_o see_v the_o word_n be_v not_o powerful_a which_o they_o deliver_v for_o the_o convert_n and_o refourm_v of_o their_o own_o life_n which_o temptation_n of_o sathan_n be_v most_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o many_o for_o what_o great_a discouragement_n can_v there_o be_v to_o a_o sick_a patient_n than_o to_o take_v physic_n of_o such_o a_o physician_n who_o can_v not_o cure_v himself_o of_o the_o same_o disease_n or_o who_o will_v willing_o eat_v of_o that_o food_n which_o he_o who_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o so_o loathe_v and_o abhor_v that_o he_o will_v not_o so_o much_o as_o taste_v of_o it_o or_o who_o take_v delight_n in_o hear_v he_o discourse_n of_o mercy_n chastity_n and_o liberality_n who_o he_o know_v whole_o possess_v of_o cruelty_n lust_n and_o covetousness_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o god_n minister_n shall_v be_v physician_n to_o themselves_o before_o they_o take_v upon_o they_o the_o cure_n of_o other_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o stand_v like_o image_n by_o the_o high_a way_n side_n direct_v other_o in_o their_o journey_n themselves_o never_o move_v foot_n but_o that_o they_o shall_v like_v guide_n go_v before_o they_o and_o instruct_v they_o not_o only_o by_o their_o word_n but_o also_o move_v they_o to_o receive_v their_o instruction_n by_o their_o example_n but_o yet_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o satan_n do_v not_o take_v occasion_n upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o their_o duty_n to_o make_v we_o neglect_v we_o &_o that_o he_o do_v not_o rob_v we_o of_o the_o inestimable_a treasure_n of_o god_n word_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o this_o heavenly_a manna_n and_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v beget_v hear_v that_o the_o minister_n wickedness_n or_o unworthiness_n shall_v not_o make_v we_o neglect_v hear_v nourish_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o because_o the_o minister_n who_o offer_v it_o unto_o we_o do_v not_o feed_v upon_o it_o himself_o and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v god_n ordinance_n which_o depend_v not_o upon_o the_o worthiness_n of_o he_o who_o deliver_v it_o neither_o be_v it_o make_v void_a and_o uneffectual_a by_o his_o unworthiness_n but_o it_o have_v it_o virtue_n force_n and_o power_n from_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o from_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n who_o apply_v it_o to_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n and_o thereby_o illuminate_v their_o understanding_n beget_v faith_n in_o they_o

seven_o devil_n or_o in_o matthew_n and_o zacheus_n the_o publican_n or_o in_o paul_n who_o persecute_a the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o a_o word_n what_o worthiness_n be_v in_o any_o of_o god_n saint_n before_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v call_v and_o convert_v and_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n in_o which_o they_o wallow_v and_o endue_v they_o with_o some_o measure_n of_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o hear_v that_o our_o unfitnesse_n to_o hear_v shall_v not_o make_v we_o neglect_v hear_v whereas_o he_o object_v our_o unfitness_n to_o hear_v because_o our_o ear_n be_v dull_a our_o eye_n blind_a our_o heart_n hard_a and_o our_o will_n affection_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o corrupt_v and_o disorder_v this_o must_v not_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n but_o to_o become_v hearer_n thereof_o with_o more_o care_n and_o diligence_n for_o it_o be_v the_o two-edged_a sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o will_v pierce_v and_o make_v way_n for_o itself_o to_o enter_v and_o will_v build_v a_o lodging_n for_o itself_o to_o dwell_v in_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o light_n to_o guide_v those_o that_o see_v but_o a_o precious_a eye-salue_n to_o give_v sight_n unto_o those_o who_o be_v bear_v blind_a it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o heavenly_a dew_n which_o make_v god_n grace_n to_o spring_v in_o we_o but_o also_o that_o divine_a seed_n which_o give_v they_o be_v and_o root_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o preserve_v and_o increase_v that_o strength_n which_o we_o already_o have_v but_o also_o that_o immortal_a seed_n by_o which_o we_o be_v first_o beget_v unto_o god_n and_o bear_v again_o who_o before_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o excellent_a physic_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o which_o they_o be_v purge_v from_o their_o corruption_n and_o restore_v unto_o health_n which_o before_o be_v deadly_a sick_a in_o sin_n it_o make_v we_o first_o to_o will_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o then_o further_o to_o desire_v it_o it_o give_v we_o life_n who_o before_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o then_o preserve_v this_o life_n it_o beget_v and_o begin_v faith_n &_o sanctification_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o be_v beget_v and_o begin_v it_o strengthen_v &_o increase_v they_o and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n dissuade_v we_o from_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n because_o of_o our_o sin_n unworthiness_n and_o unfitnesse_n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o already_o be_v so_o be_v it_o no_o less_o effectual_a for_o the_o beget_n of_o grace_n where_o it_o never_o be_v there_o be_v no_o wise_a man_n that_o will_v neglect_v his_o trade_n and_o live_v idle_o because_o he_o be_v poor_a but_o rather_o this_o will_v move_v he_o to_o be_v more_o painful_a therein_o as_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v become_v rich_a neither_o do_v man_n refuse_v all_o nourishment_n because_o they_o have_v empty_a and_o hungry_a stomach_n but_o do_v more_o earnest_o desire_v meat_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v yea_o even_o those_o who_o stomach_n be_v weak_a do_v not_o altogether_o refuse_v their_o food_n but_o eat_v something_o to_o sharpen_v their_o appetite_n and_o so_o by_o little_a and_o little_a in_o use_v their_o stomach_n they_o get_v stomach_n let_v we_o follow_v the_o like_a practice_n and_o when_o we_o perceive_v our_o beggerlinesse_n in_o god_n grace_n let_v we_o more_o earnest_o ●●bour_n after_o this_o heavenly_a treasure_n and_o precious_a pearl_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v rich_a when_o we_o feel_v our_o emptiness_n of_o all_o virtue_n a●●_n goodness_n let_v we_o more_o eager_o hunger_n after_o this_o spiritual_a m●●na_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v when_o we_o find_v our_o appetite_n weak_a and_o our_o stomach_n indispose_v to_o eat_v of_o this_o heavenly_a food_n let_v we_o a_o little_a force_n ourselves_o against_o the_o appetite_n or_o 〈◊〉_d all_o good_a mean_n to_o quicken_v and_o sharpen_v it_o and_o so_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o the_o often_o we_o eat_v the_o often_o we_o shall_v desire_v the_o more_o we_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o more_o we_o shall_v desire_v to_o hear_v and_o the_o great_a benefit_n we_o shall_v receive_v by_o it_o whereas_o neglect_n of_o hear_v will_v make_v we_o every_o day_n more_o unfit_a to_o hear_v even_o as_o long_a abstinence_n do_v quite_o spoil_v the_o stomach_n chap._n xxvi_o how_o we_o must_v arm_v ourselves_o against_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n fruitless_a §_o sect._n 1_o and_o these_o be_v the_o temptation_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o dissuade_v we_o from_o hear_v the_o word_n hear_v that_o satan_n tempt_v we_o to_o careless_a negligence_n in_o hear_v but_o if_o we_o break_v these_o snare_n and_o can_v be_v withhold_v from_o frequent_v god_n holy_a assembly_n then_o he_o will_v labour_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o we_o hear_v fruitless_a and_o uneffectual_a for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n and_o to_o this_o end_n he_o will_v labour_v to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o negligent_a carelessness_n in_o harken_v to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v deliver_v and_o this_o be_v usual_o accompany_v with_o dulness_n of_o spirit_n drowsiness_n and_o sleepiness_n or_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o any_o care_n and_o conscience_n to_o profit_v thereby_o than_o he_o will_v seek_v to_o distract_v our_o mind_n with_o wander_a thought_n either_o by_o offering_n and_o suggest_v to_o our_o consideration_n and_o memory_n the_o world_n and_o the_o vanity_n thereof_o as_o our_o affair_n and_o business_n and_o those_o pleasure_n wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o delight_v or_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v by_o cast_v into_o our_o mind_n thing_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n good_a and_o religious_a if_o they_o be_v think_v upon_o in_o time_n convenient_a to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v distract_v and_o be_v make_v unfit_a to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o profit_n hear_v that_o to_o resist_v satan_n we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o hear_v which_o temptation_n we_o be_v to_o withstand_v as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a and_o to_o this_o purpose_n there_o be_v something_o require_v at_o our_o hand_n to_o be_v perform_v before_o our_o come_n to_o god_n assembly_n and_o something_o afterward_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n there_o be_v require_v due_a preparation_n whereby_o our_o mind_n be_v make_v fit_a vessel_n to_o receive_v the_o spiritual_a treasure_n and_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o if_o we_o come_v into_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o faithful_a without_o any_o premeditation_n reverence_n or_o regard_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v to_o take_v in_o hand_n if_o we_o present_v ourselves_o rash_o and_o unaduised_o as_o if_o we_o go_v to_o a_o play_n or_o to_o dispatch_v some_o worldly_a business_n we_o shall_v hardly_o keep_v our_o mind_n from_o negligent_a wander_a and_o worldly_a distraction_n which_o will_v make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n fruitless_a and_o unprofitable_a §_o sect._n 2_o now_o this_o preparation_n do_v principal_o consist_v first_o in_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n 4.17_o wherein_o this_o preparation_n consist_v eccl._n 4.17_o to_o which_o duty_n the_o wise_a man_n exhort_v we_o eccl._n 4.17_o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o foot_n when_o thou_o enterest_n into_o the_o house_n of_o god_n that_o be_v be_v careful_a to_o purge_v thy_o affection_n which_o be_v the_o foot_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o this_o be_v typical_o signify_v by_o the_o outward_a wash_n of_o the_o israelite_n 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they_o he_o continue_v in_o his_o sin_n through_o ignorance_n neither_o do_v he_o ungrateful_o resolve_v to_o serve_v the_o devil_n his_o whole_a life_n reserve_v the_o time_n of_o his_o old_a age_n and_o sickness_n for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n only_o for_o his_o own_o advantage_n but_o these_o man_n have_v be_v often_o instruct_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o way_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o witting_o and_o will_v full_o persist_v in_o their_o sin_n presume_v upon_o repentance_n and_o hope_n of_o mercy_n at_o the_o last_o hour_n intend_v then_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n not_o for_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o for_o fear_n of_o hell_n torment_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n last_o his_o repentance_n be_v most_o unfeigned_a and_o exceed_a earnest_n and_o his_o faith_n bright_o shine_v present_o after_o his_o

if_o they_o be_v not_o support_v and_o free_v from_o this_o burden_n by_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n but_o such_o as_o these_o be_v not_o call_v by_o our_o saviour_n neither_o will_v he_o ease_v they_o though_o their_o burden_n be_v never_o so_o intolerable_a but_o he_o invit_v those_o only_o who_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o find_v their_o burden_n irksome_a be_v weary_a of_o it_o and_o desire_n to_o be_v ease_v he_o harken_v only_o unto_o those_o who_o from_o their_o heart_n cry_v out_o with_o david_n psal_n 38.4_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v to_o heavy_a for_o i_o 6._o i_o be_o bow_v and_o crooked_a very_a sore_n i_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n he_o respect_v only_o those_o who_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n 66.2_o psal_n 51.17_o esay_n 66.2_o for_o these_o only_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o consequent_o to_o they_o alone_o the_o promise_v contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n do_v appertain_v §_o sect._n 3_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v faith_n and_o repentance_n repentance_n that_o he_o who_o feel_v not_o his_o sin_n have_v neither_o faith_n nor_o repentance_n neither_o of_o which_o do_v he_o perform_v who_o do_v not_o see_v nor_o feel_v the_o burden_n of_o his_o sin_n for_o we_o will_v never_o rest_v upon_o christ_n for_o our_o salvation_n unless_o we_o see_v that_o we_o have_v no_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o to_o escape_v condemnation_n we_o will_v never_o seek_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n unless_o we_o perceive_v that_o we_o be_v the_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n we_o will_v never_o labour_v to_o obtain_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unless_o we_o discern_v our_o own_o nakedness_n and_o beggary_n we_o will_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n with_o his_o blood_n unless_o we_o see_v our_o natural_a filthiness_n we_o will_v never_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n unless_o we_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o they_o we_o will_v never_o entreat_v christ_n to_o be_v our_o physician_n unless_o we_o find_v that_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n we_o will_v never_o go_v unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n unless_o we_o see_v that_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n in_o a_o word_n we_o will_v never_o entreat_v god_n mercy_n until_o we_o feel_v our_o own_o misery_n if_o therefore_o without_o this_o sense_n of_o sin_n we_o will_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n then_o consequent_o without_o it_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v ease_v for_o he●●●●th_v those_o only_a from_o condemnation_n who_o rely_v themselves_o whole_o upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n he_o come_v to_o be_v their_o redeemer_n alone_o who_o feel_v their_o miserable_a captivity_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v release_v he_o will_v not_o enrich_v any_o but_o those_o who_o perceive_v their_o own_o beggary_n and_o crave_v relief_n he_o will_v not_o wash_v any_o with_o his_o precious_a blood_n but_o those_o who_o see_v their_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n and_o come_v unto_o he_o entreat_v he_o to_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v they_o he_o will_v not_o ease_v any_o but_o those_o who_o find_v their_o sin_n to_o be_v a_o heavy_a burden_n be_v weary_a and_o come_v unto_o he_o to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v a_o physician_n not_o to_o those_o who_o feel_v no_o infirmity_n but_o to_o those_o who_o be_v sick_a and_o disease_a he_o come_v to_o give_v life_n to_o those_o alone_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o trespass_n neither_o will_v the_o lord_n show_v mercy_n unto_o any_o but_o unto_o those_o alone_o who_o perceive_v their_o estate_n to_o be_v most_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v most_o infinite_a in_o wisdom_n shall_v unaduised_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n upon_o such_o as_o find_v no_o want_n of_o they_o do_v not_o desire_v they_o when_o they_o be_v without_o they_o nor_o esteem_v they_o though_o they_o have_v they_o and_o consequent_o will_v never_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o which_o they_o neither_o want_v desire_v nor_o esteem_n who_o can_v in_o reason_n conceive_v that_o he_o will_v offer_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o saviour_n to_o such_o as_o do_v not_o think_v themselves_o lose_v and_o condemn_v or_o to_o be_v their_o redeemer_n who_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v that_o they_o be_v in_o captivity_n or_o that_o he_o will_v bestow_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o righteousness_n upon_o such_o proud_a beggar_n as_o find_v no_o need_n thereof_o be_v righteous_a enough_o themselves_o in_o their_o own_o conceit_n that_o he_o will_v vain_o spend_v his_o precious_a blood_n in_o wash_v of_o those_o who_o think_v themselves_o clean_o already_o and_o need_v no_o such_o purge_n that_o he_o will_v in_o compassion_n ease_v those_o of_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n who_o be_v never_o trouble_v with_o bear_v of_o they_o that_o he_o will_v offer_v they_o any_o physic_n who_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v themselves_o sick_a or_o to_o give_v life_n to_o those_o who_o will_v not_o confess_v that_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v ever_o show_v to_o those_o his_o mercy_n who_o will_v never_o show_v to_o the_o lord_n their_o wretched_a misery_n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v not_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n they_o will_v never_o come_v unto_o christ_n neither_o can_v they_o ever_o have_v any_o assurance_n that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o &_o consequent_o they_o be_v destiture_n of_o a_o true_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n but_o as_o they_o want_v faith_n so_o also_o they_o can_v never_o attain_v unto_o true_a repentance_n for_o so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v not_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o sin_n they_o be_v not_o grieve_v with_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o desire_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o as_o those_o who_o bear_v a_o burden_n and_o be_v not_o vex_v with_o the_o weight_n they_o be_v not_o weary_a of_o bear_v it_o nor_o desirous_a to_o leave_v it_o so_o those_o who_o be_v load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o the_o weight_n they_o be_v not_o grieve_v with_o weariness_n nor_o desirous_a to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o and_o consequent_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a repentance_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o hearty_a grief_n and_o a_o true_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o sect._n 4_o so_o that_o whosoever_o have_v not_o a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o sin_n testimony_n the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o particular_a testimony_n they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v make_v only_o to_o the_o faithful_a &_o repentant_a sinner_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o they_o which_o may_v more_o evident_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v some_o of_o the_o particular_n esay_n 61.1_o it_o be_v say_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v send_v to_o preach_v glad_a tiding_n unto_o the_o poor_a to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a to_o preach_v liberty_n to_o the_o captive_n and_o to_o they_o that_o be_v bind_v the_o open_n of_o the_o prison_n 2._o to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_n and_o to_o give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n and_o the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n math._n 9.13_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o the_o apostle_n witness_v of_o he_o that_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n 1._o tim._n 1.15_o if_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o poor_a in_o spirit_n and_o break_a heart_a if_o we_o be_v not_o miserable_a captive_n heavy_a mourner_n &_o wretched_a sinner_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v not_o send_v to_o preach_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o we_o he_o will_v not_o give_v we_o liberty_n nor_o afford_v we_o any_o comfort_n he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v we_o neither_o will_v he_o save_v us._n so_o our_o saviour_n profess_v math._n 18.11_o that_o he_o come_v to_o save_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v and_o to_o fetch_v home_o the_o wander_a sheep_n if_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o lose_v in_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v find_v of_o christ_n if_o we_o do_v

scratch_n or_o little_a cut_v neither_o be_v he_o more_o able_a than_o willing_a for_o hereby_o his_o virtue_n and_o power_n his_o love_n and_o bounty_n be_v the_o more_o manifest_v to_o his_o endless_a and_o immortal_a praise_n merit_n that_o those_o who_o doubt_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n derogate_v from_o the_o vert●●_n of_o christ_n merit_n but_o if_o we_o think_v our_o soul_n so_o filthy_a that_o he_o can_v purge_v they_o what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o derogate_a from_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n if_o we_o will_v not_o go_v to_o this_o heavenly_a physician_n to_o crave_v his_o help_n because_o our_o sickness_n be_v grievous_a and_o dangerous_a what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o call_v his_o skill_n into_o question_n if_o we_o will_v not_o show_v our_o wound_n because_o they_o be_v grisly_a what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o notable_o detract_v from_o the_o cunning_a of_o this_o our_o spiritual_a surgeon_n and_o doubt_v of_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o see_v our_o pollute_a filthiness_n and_o yet_o go_v unto_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v we_o acknowledge_v the_o virtue_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o spiritual_a laver_n of_o his_o blood_n if_o we_o plain_o discern_v that_o our_o sickness_n be_v desperate_a and_o yet_o go_v to_o our_o soul_n physician_n not_o doubt_v of_o recovery_n we_o thereby_o extol_v our_o physician_n skill_n if_o our_o wound_n be_v in_o themselves_o grisly_a and_o incurable_a &_o yet_o we_o resort_v to_o our_o heavenly_a surgeon_n to_o be_v heal_v of_o they_o we_o can_v more_o commend_v his_o all_o sufficient_a cunning_n and_o therefore_o see_v it_o be_v in_o these_o our_o extremity_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n most_o honourable_a and_o acceptable_a and_o to_o ourselves_o most_o profitable_a and_o full_a of_o comfort_n if_o we_o come_v unto_o christ_n not_o doubt_v of_o his_o help_n let_v we_o not_o pretend_v excuse_n either_o because_o we_o be_v unfit_a unworthy_a or_o in_o a_o desperate_a state_n for_o by_o thus_o aggravate_v our_o own_o remediless_a misery_n we_o extenuate_v and_o call_v into_o question_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n al-sufficiency_n we_o spoil_v he_o of_o his_o honour_n glory_n &_o our_o own_o soul_n of_o all_o joy_n &_o consolation_n §_o sect._n 5_o second_o we_o may_v gather_v firm_a assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n from_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n prophet_n that_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n give_v we_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o first_o in_o that_o he_o be_v our_o prophet_n for_o first_o he_o be_v our_o prophet_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o will_n and_o counsel_n of_o his_o father_n he_o have_v declare_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n how_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o we_o may_v come_v out_o of_o that_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a estate_n in_o which_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a happiness_n he_o it_o be_v who_o by_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o word_n do_v illuminate_v our_o understanding_n and_o by_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v cause_v the_o seal_n of_o ignorance_n to_o fall_v from_o our_o eye_n give_v knowledge_n of_o salvation_n to_o his_o people_n by_o remission_n of_o sin_n he_o be_v that_o glorious_a and_o bright_a shine_a day_n star_n which_o from_o a_o high_a have_v visit_v we_o to_o give_v light_n unto_o they_o who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o to_o guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n which_o he_o show_v we_o and_o use_v those_o mean_n which_o he_o reveal_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o gospel_n namely_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v our_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o grievous_a and_o manifold_a for_o this_o our_o heavenly_a prophet_n have_v true_o reveal_v unto_o we_o a_o plain_a way_n how_o we_o may_v come_v out_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n how_o we_o may_v be_v adorn_v with_o the_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o merit_n how_o we_o may_v become_v of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o firebrand_n of_o hell_n the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n and_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o journey_n end_n of_o our_o desire_n for_o truth_n itself_o be_v our_o guide_n so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o way_n §_o sect._n 6_o second_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o high_a priest_n priesthood_n reason_n draw_v from_o christ_n priesthood_n who_o have_v offer_v up_o unto_o his_o father_n a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n whereby_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o his_o wrath_n appease_v who_o also_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n continual_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n the_o sacrifice_n which_o this_o our_o high_a priest_n offer_v be_v himself_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v heb._n 9.26_o even_o his_o body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o put_v away_o of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o oblation_n be_v offer_v on_o the_o altar_n of_o his_o deity_n which_o sanctify_v the_o sacrifice_n &_o give_v unto_o it_o such_o sufficiency_n and_o value_n that_o it_o be_v a_o perfect_a price_n &_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v 1._o joh._n 2.2_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n see_v therefore_o this_o our_o high_a priest_n have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o even_o his_o body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v to_o this_o end_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o see_v he_o be_v once_o offer_v to_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 9_o 28._o we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v shed_v his_o blood_n that_o he_o thereby_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o purge_v away_o all_o our_o wickedness_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o shall_v not_o attain_v unto_o his_o end_n that_o be_v if_o he_o shall_v not_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o purge_v and_o take_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n his_o precious_a blood_n shall_v be_v shed_v in_o vain_a §_o sect._n 7_o moreover_o 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our_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n as_o he_o promise_v ezec._n 11.19_o and_o break_v up_o these_o fallow_a ground_n fit_a in_o themselves_o to_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n but_o weed_n and_o thistle_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v prepare_v to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n and_o be_v make_v fruitful_a in_o all_o grace_n and_o thus_o our_o stubborn_a &_o rebellious_a heart_n be_v soften_v when_o as_o we_o particular_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o first_o we_o come_v to_o the_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v of_o our_o fin_n original_a and_o actual_a second_o our_o heart_n be_v prick_v and_o our_o conscience_n wound_v by_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v to_o our_o guilty_a soul_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n prepare_v for_o the_o wicked_a three_o see_v this_o our_o misery_n and_o find_v no_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o how_o we_o may_v come_v out_o of_o 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commandment_n to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v his_o gospel_n wherein_o he_o promise_v everlasting_a life_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n as_o it_o appear_v joh._n 5.38_o where_o he_o thus_o speak_v to_o the_o unbelieve_a jew_n and_o his_o word_n say_v he_o have_v you_o not_o abide_v in_o you_o for_o who_o he_o have_v send_v he_o you_o believe_v not_o whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a if_o christ_n reason_v bee_n of_o sound_a consequence_n that_o those_o have_v his_o word_n abide_v in_o they_o who_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o god_n have_v send_v even_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n so_o that_o we_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n when_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o true_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n sorrow_v and_o grieve_v that_o by_o they_o we_o have_v offend_v 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godliness_n if_o we_o be_v notingraft_v in_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n as_o himself_o affirm_v joh._n 15.4_o abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o you_o as_o the_o branch_n can_v bear_v fruit_n of_o itself_o except_o it_o abide_v in_o the_o vine_n no_o more_o can_v you_o except_v you_o abide_v in_o i_o 5._o i_o be_o the_o vine_n you_o be_v the_o branch_n he_o that_o abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o the_o same_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n for_o without_o i_o you_o can_v do_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o make_v conscience_n of_o our_o way_n and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o those_o good_a work_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v command_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o to_o this_o end_n that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v glorify_v we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n jesus_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v altogether_o unfruitful_a and_o can_v do_v nothing_o §_o sect._n 10_o but_o 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in_o this_o mystical_a vine_n if_o the_o branch_n be_v not_o altogether_o barren_a and_o fruitless_a though_o their_o fruit_n be_v not_o in_o so_o great_a abundance_n yet_o if_o it_o be_v right_a and_o of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o the_o other_o they_o may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o also_o be_v lively_a branch_n of_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n neither_o be_v the_o quantity_n &_o number_n of_o our_o fruit_n so_o much_o in_o this_o regard_n to_o be_v respect_v for_o if_o according_a to_o the_o quantity_n of_o sap_n &_o goodivice_n which_o we_o receive_v from_o our_o root_n we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n that_o be_v if_o according_a to_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n &_o gift_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o we_o spend_v our_o life_n in_o god_n service_n which_o himself_o have_v command_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v true_a 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beauty_n blast_v and_o blow_v away_o with_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n fierce_a encounter_n and_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n they_o receive_v the_o sapp_n ivyce_n and_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n from_o their_o root_n jesus_n christ_n by_o which_o they_o seem_v dead_a do_v live_v and_o receive_v nourishment_n until_o at_o god_n good_a pleasure_n the_o comfortable_a beam_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n do_v shine_v upon_o they_o with_o which_o their_o freeze_a heart_n be_v thorough_o warm_v do_v again_o bring_v forth_o not_o only_o the_o leaf_n of_o profession_n but_o also_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o though_o present_o in_o such_o case_n we_o have_v no_o fruit_n to_o show_v yet_o let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o

we_o be_v not_o true_a branch_n of_o this_o vine_n for_o if_o we_o can_v call_v to_o mind_n that_o ever_o in_o former_a time_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o any_o right_a and_o kindly_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o true_a godliness_n we_o be_v true_a branch_n of_o the_o vine_n christ_n which_o he_o will_v lop_v and_o prune_v and_o again_o make_v fruitful_a for_o out_o of_o he_o we_o can_v never_o have_v bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n and_o those_o who_o be_v once_o ingraft_v into_o he_o can_v never_o possible_o be_v pluck_v away_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n 10.28_o joh._n 15.4_o joh._n 10.28_o though_o as_o i_o say_v they_o may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v nip_v and_o shrewd_o weather_n beat_v chap._n xxxviii_o satan_n tentation_n object_v to_o the_o weak_a christian_n unrepentancie_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v that_o general_a temptation_n of_o satan_n repentance_n how_o satan_n persuade_v the_o weak_a christan_n that_o he_o have_v no_o repentance_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o rob_v and_o deprive_v the_o poor_a humble_a sinner_n of_o all_o the_o hope_n and_o comfort_n which_o he_o may_v reap_v in_o apply_v unto_o himself_o the_o gracious_a promise_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n contain_v in_o the_o gospel_n by_o persuade_v he_o that_o he_o be_v not_o effectual_o call_v wherewith_o if_o he_o can_v prevail_v he_o descend_v from_o the_o general_a to_o the_o particular_n and_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o far_o off_o discharge_v his_o shot_n of_o dangerous_a temptation_n without_o inflict_v desire_a hurt_n and_o destruction_n he_o approach_v near_a and_o fight_v against_o the_o poor_a christian_n with_o handy_a blow_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v beat_v he_o down_o into_o deep_a desperation_n let_v it_o be_v grant_v will_v be_v say_v that_o thou_o be_v call_v yet_o it_o follow_v not_o hereof_o that_o thou_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o christ_n jesus_n himself_o have_v say_v that_o many_o be_v call_v but_o few_o be_v choose_v and_o why_o may_v not_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o great_a number_n neither_o be_v the_o call_n thou_o speak_v of_o sufficient_a to_o make_v a_o christian_n unless_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o thou_o vain_o hope_v be_v not_o make_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v call_v but_o unto_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o if_o thou_o examine_v thyself_o aright_o thou_o shall_v find_v that_o both_o these_o be_v want_v in_o thou_o for_o to_o begin_v first_o with_o repentance_n which_o be_v most_o sensible_a and_o to_o be_v discern_v with_o great_a ease_n if_o thou_o search_v thy_o hart_n without_o any_o affectionate_a partiality_n or_o vain_a conceit_n thou_o shall_v find_v that_o thou_o be_v altogether_o destitute_a thereof_o for_o be_v not_o thy_o hart_n so_o obstinate_o hard_a and_o so_o stubberne_o rebellious_a that_o thou_o can_v not_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o any_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n nor_o scarce_o with_o much_o strain_v force_n one_o tear_n whereas_o for_o any_o worldly_a loss_n or_o temporary_a affliction_n which_o indeed_o touch_v thou_o with_o true_a grief_n thou_o can_v without_o any_o difficulty_n weep_v more_o bitter_o than_o the_o apostle_n peter_n and_o shed_v as_o many_o tear_n as_o marie_n magdalene_n beside_o whereas_o those_o who_o repent_v turn_v from_o their_o sin_n with_o a_o trueand_a unreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o they_o and_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o their_o life_n that_o remain_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n whereas_o they_o have_v their_o hard_a stony_a heart_n mollify_v and_o turn_v into_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o be_v flexible_a unto_o holy_a obedience_n and_o full_a of_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o perform_v service_n to_o god_n thou_o through_o thy_o hardness_n and_o heart_n that_o can_v repent_v live_v still_o in_o thy_o sin_n and_o spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o thy_o time_n in_o vanity_n and_o worldly_a delight_n thy_o heart_n as_o hard_o as_o the_o adamant_n be_v ready_a soon_o to_o break_v then_o to_o bow_v to_o god_n will_v and_o when_o thou_o force_v thyself_o hereunto_o thou_o can_v not_o but_o discern_v the_o blindness_n of_o thy_o understanding_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n which_o be_v so_o sharp_a and_o eagle_n sight_v in_o matter_n concern_v the_o world_n thy_o spirit_n so_o dull_a &_o blockish_a &_o thy_o affection_n so_o glut_v &_o tire_v in_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o life_n &_o alacrity_n in_o follow_v worldly_a vanity_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o thou_o shall_v have_v any_o true_a repentance_n for_o how_o can_v repentance_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n a_o hart_n of_o flesh_n &_o a_o hart_n of_o stone_n be_v atonce_o in_o thou_o §_o sect._n 2_o against_o which_o tentation_n of_o satan_n if_o we_o will_v arm_v ourselves_o avoid_v for_o the_o answer_v that_o former_a tentation_n 2._o extreme_n to_o be_v avoid_v it_o behove_v we_o to_o be_v very_o careful_a that_o we_o do_v not_o run_v into_o two_o dangerous_a extreme_n the_o one_o whereof_o be_v secure_o to_o flatter_v ourselves_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o good_a estate_n when_o as_o in_o turth_o it_o be_v most_o dangerous_a and_o damnable_a the_o other_o that_o we_o do_v not_o too_o much_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v deject_a and_o cast_v down_o though_o we_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o attain_v to_o so_o great_a perfection_n as_o our_o heart_n desire_v insensible_a two_o sort_n of_o hardness_n of_o hart_n 1._o that_o which_o be_v insensible_a and_o to_o this_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o hardness_n of_o heart_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o be_v of_o they_o who_o being_n most_o hard_o heart_a notwithstanding_o do_v not_o feel_v nor_o perceive_v it_o the_o other_o of_o those_o who_o feel_v their_o hardness_n of_o heart_n be_v greeve_v therewith_o and_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o mollify_v soften_v and_o even_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n the_o first_o sort_n be_v damnable_a or_o at_o least_o most_o dangerous_a for_o it_o lull_v we_o asleep_a in_o carnal_a security_n it_o take_v away_o all_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o consequent_o all_o sorrow_n whereby_o we_o shall_v bewail_v it_o it_o scare_v and_o braw_v the_o conscience_n cover_v it_o as_o it_o be_v on_o all_o side_n with_o a_o thick_a hard_a skin_n which_o will_v never_o or_o most_o hardly_o be_v pierce_v either_o by_o god_n justice_n and_o threaten_n to_o cause_n we_o to_o fear_v lest_o we_o incur_v his_o wrathful_a displeasure_n or_o by_o his_o mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n to_o move_v we_o to_o love_v he_o and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n in_o acceptable_a obediencd_a it_o repell_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n &_o fill_v the_o soul_n with_o such_o drowsy_a dulness_n and_o blockish_a deadness_n that_o it_o be_v altogether_o unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n and_o most_o apoto_fw-mi entertain_v any_o of_o satan_n tentation_n and_o this_o insensible_a hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o spiritual_a lethurgie_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v of_o two_o kind_n obstinacy_n the_o insensible_a hardness_n of_o hart_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o join_v with_o obstinacy_n the_o first_o be_v join_v with_o wilful_a obstinacy_n and_o affect_a rebellion_n whereby_o man_n advise_o and_o contemptuous_o withstand_v the_o outward_a ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n with_o all_o other_o mean_n which_o may_v move_v and_o muite_v they_o to_o serious_a repentance_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o pharaoh_n who_o harden_v his_o heart_n against_o the_o lord_n oppose_v himself_o against_o his_o ambassage_n deliver_v unto_o he_o by_o moysos_n and_o confirm_v by_o so_o many_o miracle_n and_o also_o obstimate_o and_o with_o a_o high_a hand_n of_o rebellion_n check_v and_o quenchen_n the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o he_o be_v sometime_o move_v to_o confess_v his_o sin_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n righteous_a as_o also_o in_o saul_n who_o against_o his_o conscience_n persecute_v david_n because_o the_o lord_n love_v &_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o he_o to_o succeed_v in_o his_o place_n and_o howsoever_o sometime_o by_o occasion_n of_o some_o notable_a fruit_n of_o david_n innocence_n he_o be_v move_v to_o condemn_v himself_o and_o to_o justify_v he_o yet_o present_o he_o harden_v his_o heart_n again_o and_o rage_v against_o he_o with_o wont_a malice_n and_o thus_o likewise_o be_v those_o israelite_n harden_v and_o freeze_a stiff_a in_o the_o dregs_n of_o their_o sin_n

28.15_o esay_n 28.15_o of_o who_o the_o prophet_n esay_n speak_v esay_n 28.15_o you_o have_v say_v say_v he_o we_o have_v make_v a_o covenam_fw-la with_o death_n and_o with_o hell_n we_o be_v at_o agreement_n though_o ascourge_n run_v over_o and_o pass_v through_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v at_o we_o for_o we_o have_v make_v falsehood_n our_o refuge_n and_o under_o vanity_n be_v we_o hide_v and_o those_o also_o of_o who_o the_o prophet_n zacharie_n complain_v zach._n 7.11_o who_o obstinate_o refuse_v to_o harken_v 7.11_o zach._n 7.11_o and_o pull_v away_o the_o shoulder_n and_o stop_v their_o ear_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o hear_v yea_o and_o make_v their_o heart_n as_o a_o adamant_n stone_n lest_o they_o shall_v hear_v the_o law_n and_o the_o word_n which_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n send_v in_o his_o spirit_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o so_o also_o many_o of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisy_n harden_v their_o heart_n against_o our_o saviour_n christ_n obstinate_o 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that_o have_v offend_v by_o use_v excessive_a pride_n in_o apparel_n be_v angry_a with_o himself_o upon_o his_o true_a repentance_n do_v withdraw_v from_o himself_o such_o costly_a attire_n as_o otherwise_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o call_n he_o may_v lawful_o wear_v §_o sect._n 2_o and_o thus_o may_v we_o come_v to_o the_o assurance_n that_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a if_o we_o can_v find_v these_o degree_n thereof_o and_o these_o effect_n and_o fruit_n in_o ourselves_o object_n the_o 2._o sign_n that_o it_o be_v total_a and_o entire_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n the_o second_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n be_v that_o it_o be_v whole_a and_o entire_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o also_o the_o object_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o of_o he_o in_o who_o it_o be_v it_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v not_o of_o any_o part_n alone_o or_o yet_o of_o all_o part_n save_v one_o but_o it_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o of_o every_o of_o his_o several_a part_n it_o must_v be_v a_o reformation_n in_o the_o forsake_v of_o sin_n and_o embrace_n of_o righteousness_n not_o in_o the_o body_n or_o soul_n alone_o but_o of_o they_o both_o &_o of_o all_o their_o several_a faculty_n &_o power_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v of_o the_o outward_a action_n but_o also_o of_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o cogitation_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v of_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n but_o also_o of_o our_o will_n and_o heart_n 4.8_o jam._n 4.8_o according_a to_o that_o jam._n 4.8_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n and_o he_o will_v draw_v near_o unto_o you_o cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purge_v your_o heart_n you_o waver_v mind_v otherwise_o if_o we_o do_v not_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o our_o body_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o they_o if_o we_o willing_o entertain_v sin_n and_o purposely_o suffer_v it_o to_o lurk_v in_o any_o secret_a corner_n of_o we_o our_o repentance_n be_v hypocritical_a and_o not_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o david_n say_v 66.18_o psal_n 66.18_o that_o if_o he_o shall_v regard_v wickedness_n in_o his_o hart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v he_o psal_n 66.18_o commandment_n we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n second_o it_o must_v be_v whole_a and_o entire_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o some_o of_o god_n commandment_n if_o we_o endeavour_v not_o to_o show_v our_o obedience_n unto_o all_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o if_o we_o forsake_v some_o of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o willing_o and_o with_o delight_n entertain_v and_o nourish_v other_o never_o strive_v against_o they_o nor_o labour_v to_o mortify_v they_o but_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o repentance_n to_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a both_o unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n we_o must_v desire_v &_o endeavour_v to_o perform_v obedience_n as_o well_o to_o those_o commandment_n which_o seem_v hard_a and_o most_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o as_o unto_o those_o which_o be_v more_o easy_a and_o delightful_a we_o must_v not_o only_o forsake_v those_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o so_o please_v unto_o we_o but_o even_o those_o which_o otherwise_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n for_o he_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o one_o sin_n repent_v of_o all_o he_o that_o repent_v not_o of_o any_o one_o sin_n repent_v of_o none_o as_o he_o ought_v he_o that_o witting_o and_o advise_o neglect_v any_o one_o commandment_n will_v in_o time_n neglect_v all_o whatsoever_o outward_a reformation_n may_v serve_v to_o be_v in_o he_o he_o that_o willing_o entertain_v any_o one_o sin_n and_o nourish_v it_o as_o his_o dear_a darling_n in_o his_o bosom_n will_v in_o the_o end_n make_v conscience_n of_o none_o for_o a_o little_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n and_o even_o small_a sin_n if_o they_o be_v not_o mortify_v will_v make_v room_n for_o those_o which_o be_v great_a and_o most_o heinous_a §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v undertake_v the_o 3._o sign_n when_o it_o be_v present_o undertake_v when_o our_o conversion_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n be_v not_o defer_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o present_o undertake_v neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o vow_v repentance_n unto_o god_n or_o to_o purpose_v it_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o we_o must_v present_o endeavour_n and_o labour_n in_o it_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o subdue_v some_o sin_n now_o and_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o some_o of_o the_o commandment_n purpose_v to_o labour_v after_o more_o perfection_n when_o we_o have_v better_a opportunity_n but_o we_o must_v present_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v obedience_n not_o to_o some_o but_o to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o we_o must_v out_o of_o hand_n set_v upon_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v all_o our_o corruption_n for_o if_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o beat_v down_o and_o subdue_v together_o that_o which_o still_o live_v in_o we_o will_v give_v life_n again_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v mortify_v that_o which_o be_v still_o retain_v in_o the_o hart_n will_v open_v a_o wide_a door_n to_o let_v in_o that_o which_o be_v expel_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v but_o take_v in_o hand_n a_o endless_a and_o fruitless_a work_n if_o we_o do_v not_o set_v aside_o all_o excuse_n and_o instant_o labour_v to_o destroy_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n and_o impediment_n for_o we_o shall_v never_o want_v hindrance_n in_o these_o holy_a action_n and_o excuse_n for_o want_n of_o fit_a occasion_n and_o convenient_a opportunity_n will_v continual_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o we_o and_o therefore_o he_o that_o will_v not_o turn_v whole_o unto_o god_n till_o he_o have_v a_o clear_a passage_n &_o plain_a way_n free_a from_o all_o storm_fw-mi distraction_n which_o pull_v he_o back_o and_o worldly_a encumbrance_n which_o like_a block_n lie_v before_o he_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n may_v as_o well_o resolve_v to_o sit_v still_o and_o never_o return_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v if_o it_o be_v continual_a from_o the_o first_o day_n of_o our_o conversion_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n constant_a the_o 4._o sign_n when_o it_o be_v continual_a &_o constant_a for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n by_o fit_n or_o that_o our_o religion_n shall_v take_v we_o like_o a_o tertian_n ague_n but_o every_o other_o day_n it_o be_v not_o that_o which_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v divide_v our_o time_n between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v end_v in_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o we_o be_v go_v out_o of_o this_o sodom_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v go_v forward_o in_o our_o journey_n of_o holy_a obedience_n and_o never_o like_a lot_n wife_n look_v back_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n thereof_o again_o we_o must_v so_o run_v this_o spiritual_a race_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v now_o we_o know_v that_o runner_n of_o a_o race_n as_o they_o do_v not_o stand_v still_o after_o the_o watchword_n be_v give_v but_o labour_n with_o all_o speed_n to_o set_v forth_o with_o the_o first_o so_o they_o do_v not_o sit_v down_o in_o the_o mid_n way_n much_o less_o run_v one_o while_o backward_o and_o another_o while_n forward_o but_o they_o still_o hasten_v on_o till_o they_o come_v to_o the_o goal_n and_o obtain_v the_o garland_n and_o so_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o run_v speedy_o to_o the_o lord_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o to_o desist_v in_o this_o our_o race_n till_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n if_o we_o purpose_v to_o receive_v that_o crown_n of_o glory_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v us._n our_o life_n therefore_o must_v be_v a_o continual_a repentance_n and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v so_o long_o must_v we_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o present_a and_o strive_v after_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a and_o true_a repentance_n be_v if_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n for_o true_a repentance_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n faith_n the_o 5._o sign_n when_o it_o proceed_v from_o faith_n and_o they_o be_v never_o disjoin_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o neither_o can_v we_o ever_o sorrow_n for_o

sin_n as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o have_v some_o assurance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o otherwise_o though_o our_o sorrow_n be_v never_o so_o great_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o for_o sin_n as_o for_o the_o punishment_n thereof_o not_o so_o much_o because_o we_o have_v thereby_o displease_v god_n as_o for_o those_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o we_o present_o endure_v and_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n which_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v we_o fear_v and_o therefore_o this_o desperate_a sorrow_n be_v itself_o to_o be_v sorrow_v for_o as_o be_v sever_v from_o faith_n and_o therefore_o sinful_a 14.23_o rom._n 14.23_o and_o not_o proceed_v from_o any_o love_n of_o god_n or_o hatred_n of_o sin_n but_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o punishment_n and_o condemnation_n repentance_n why_o tear_n be_v not_o number_v among_o the_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v why_o among_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n i_o have_v not_o number_v tear_n and_o weep_v for_o our_o sin_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v because_o howsoever_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n unto_o which_o every_o christian_n with_o true_a compunction_n of_o hart_n be_v to_o accustom_v himself_o yet_o notwithstanding_o it_o be_v not_o a_o inseparable_a property_n thereof_o for_o often_o time_n there_o be_v tear_n whereas_o their_o be_v no_o true_a repentance_n and_o there_o be_v true_a repentance_n whereas_o there_o be_v few_o or_o no_o tear_n for_o the_o first_o we_o may_v plain_o perceive_v by_o continual_a experience_n that_o tear_n proceed_v from_o diverse_a other_o cause_n then_o from_o true_a repentance_n sometime_o from_o excessive_a joy_n whereby_o the_o pore_n and_o passage_n of_o the_o eye_n be_v loose_v and_o open_v and_o sometime_o from_o natural_a and_o worldly_a sorrow_n whereby_o the_o say_v passage_n be_v constringed_a and_o straighten_v sometime_o from_o furious_a anger_n &_o sometim_n from_o compassion_n and_o pity_n and_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n sometime_o these_o tear_n flow_v from_o unfeigned_a repentance_n sometime_o from_o desperate_a sorrow_n conceive_v upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n horrible_a wrath_n or_o of_o the_o fearful_a torment_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n prepare_v for_o they_o wherefore_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o in_o the_o abundance_n of_o their_o tear_n they_o utter_v from_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o rage_a malice_n horrible_a blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o esau_n who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o weep_a and_o howl_v comfort_v himself_o with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o father_n death_n and_o of_o that_o most_o wicked_a murder_n which_o he_o intend_v unto_o his_o innocent_a brother_n 27.41_o gen._n 27.41_o gen._n 27_o 41._o so_o the_o rebellious_a israelite_n be_v discourage_v with_o the_o news_n which_o the_o spy_n bring_v who_o be_v send_v to_o search_v the_o land_n be_v say_v to_o have_v cry_v and_o weep_v &_o yet_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o lamentation_n to_o have_v murmur_v against_o god_n &_o his_o servant_n moses_n and_o aaron_n 14.1.2_o num_fw-la 14.1.2_o so_o that_o simple_o tear_n be_v not_o a_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n unless_o they_o issue_n from_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n from_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o hearty_a sorrow_n conceive_v because_o we_o have_v offend_v our_o gracious_a god_n on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o be_v in_o sincerity_n of_o heartt_n rue_o sorry_a for_o our_o sin_n in_o these_o respect_n because_o we_o hate_v our_o sin_n and_o love_n god_n and_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a father_n endeavour_v to_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n then_o though_o we_o can_v seldom_o or_o never_o shed_v tear_n which_o be_v the_o ease_n of_o some_o of_o god_n dear_a child_n yet_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a for_o in_o this_o action_n the_o break_a and_o contrite_a hart_n be_v more_o to_o be_v respect_v then_o the_o blubber_a eye_n howsoever_o most_o common_o they_o go_v together_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o if_o after_o due_a examination_n we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v true_o penitent_a nay_o i_o will_v say_v more_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o all_o humble_a sinner_n if_o after_o diligent_a search_n they_o find_v not_o in_o their_o own_o sense_n and_o feel_v these_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n in_o they_o at_o all_o or_o at_o least_o in_o very_o small_a measure_n yet_o if_o they_o earnest_o desire_v and_o sencere_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o true_a repentance_n use_v those_o good_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n they_o may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v true_o repent_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o the_o affection_n for_o the_o action_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v §_o sect._n 6_o and_o thus_o may_v we_o repel_v the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o receive_v comfort_n unto_o our_o own_o soul_n when_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o our_o repentance_n be_v not_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a ourrepentance_n that_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n depend_v not_o on_o the_o dignity_n of_o ourrepentance_n but_o false_a and_o hypocritical_a but_o if_o the_o tempter_n can_v thus_o prevail_v in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o will_v tell_v we_o that_o our_o repentance_n though_o if_o be_v true_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a neither_o be_v there_o any_o proportion_n between_o our_o small_a repentance_n and_o our_o great_a sin_n as_o god_n justice_n do_v require_v to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_n that_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n depend_v not_o upon_o the_o dignity_n or_o quantity_n of_o our_o repentance_n but_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n neither_o do_v we_o repent_v to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n for_o though_o it_o can_v be_v imagine_v that_o the_o whole_a substance_n of_o our_o body_n shall_v be_v resolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o will_v they_o not_o all_o of_o they_o satisfy_v and_o appease_v god_n wrath_n for_o one_o breach_n of_o any_o of_o his_o commandment_n neither_o be_v it_o the_o water_n of_o our_o eye_n no_o nor_o yet_o the_o blood_n of_o our_o heart_n wound_v deep_o with_o sorrow_n which_o will_v purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n or_o corruption_n themselves_o but_o it_o be_v the_o water_n and_o blood_n which_o flow_v from_o our_o crucify_a lord_n which_o cleanse_v our_o guilty_a soul_n from_o the_o filchie_a spot_n of_o sin_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o with_o the_o popish_a rabble_n foolish_o imagine_v that_o we_o can_v by_o our_o repentance_n meritt_v any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n or_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n for_o our_o sin_n for_o so_o shall_v we_o rob_v our_o saviour_n christ_n of_o the_o glory_n due_a unto_o he_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o spoil_v our_o soul_n of_o all_o true_a comfort_n but_o let_v we_o repent_v and_o unfeigned_o turn_v unto_o god_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v approve_v our_o faith_n before_o god_n the_o world_n &_o our_o own_o conscience_n to_o be_v true_a by_o this_o lively_a and_o undoubted_a fruit_n thereof_o for_o it_o can_v be_v if_o we_o have_v attain_a to_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n but_o that_o we_o will_v love_v god_n again_o and_o this_o love_n can_v be_v idle_a but_o will_v show_v itself_o in_o a_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o this_o zeal_n will_v make_v we_o abhor_v sin_n whereby_o our_o gracious_a god_n be_v dishonour_v and_o love_v righteousness_n whereby_o his_o holy_a name_n be_v glorify_v and_o even_o sorrow_n with_o bitter_a grief_n when_o as_o we_o be_v overtake_v with_o our_o corruption_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v not_o spare_v his_o precious_a blood_n to_o purge_v we_o when_o as_o nothing_o else_o can_v make_v we_o clean_o see_v therefore_o our_o repentance_n do_v not_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n nor_o purge_v away_o any_o sin_n let_v we_o not_o be_v persuade_v by_o satan_n that_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n depend_v on_o the_o dignity_n or_o quantity_n of_o our_o repentance_n but_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o

apostle_n speak_v 1._o tim._n 2.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v save_v 2.4_o 1._o tim._n 2.4_o and_o come_v to_o the_o acknowledge_v of_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o assent_v thereunto_o pardonable_a the_o 2._o degree_n a_o persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a the_o second_o degree_n be_v a_o assurance_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o knowledge_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n invaluable_a merit_n and_o indefinite_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v with_o out_o exception_n to_o ill_a repentant_a and_o believe_a sinner_n from_o whence_o also_o arise_v a_o general_a hope_n that_o we_o shall_v receive_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o hope_n be_v nourish_v and_o increase_v by_o this_o consideration_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v place_v we_o in_o his_o church_n and_o gracious_o grant_v unto_o we_o the_o outward_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o have_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o even_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n upon_o which_o only_a condition_n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v make_v and_o assure_v unto_o us._n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o degree_n be_v a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n that_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n mercy_n grace_n the_o 3._o ddegree_n a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o righteousness_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o receive_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o after_o the_o mean_n and_o instrumental_a cause_n whereby_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o namely_o true_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n the_o which_o desire_v of_o grace_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o grace_n neither_o can_v we_o desire_v it_o till_o in_o some_o measure_n it_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v at_o the_o same_o time_n in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o fowl_n so_o that_o he_o who_o be_v true_o regenerate_v many_o faculty_n or_o part_n be_v also_o regenerate_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o have_v his_o will_n renew_v and_o sanctify_v to_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v good_a be_v also_o sanctify_a and_o renew_v in_o his_o understanding_n affection_n and_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n moreover_o as_o before_o i_o have_v deliver_v at_o large_a our_o desire_n of_o grace_n faith_n and_o repentance_n be_v the_o grace_n themselves_o which_o we_o 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and_o 22.17_o 7.37_o joh._n 7.37_o last_o whosoever_o feel_v this_o desire_n in_o he_o join_v with_o a_o careful_a and_o continual_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o his_o desire_n may_v be_v satisfy_v he_o may_v assure_v himself_o that_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v wrought_v in_o he_o the_o will_n to_o desire_v will_v also_o in_o his_o good_a time_n work_v in_o he_o ability_n to_o perform_v and_o the_o grace_n which_o he_o so_o earnest_o desire_v for_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v also_o hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 145.19_o so_o psal_n 10.17_o 10.17_o psal_n 145.19_o &_o 10.17_o lord_n thou_o have_v hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o poor_a thou_o prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o bende_v thy_o ear_n unto_o they_o and_o therefore_o if_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o grievous_a tentation_n we_o can_v cry_v out_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n psalm_n 38.9_o lord_n i_o pour_v my_o whole_a desire_n before_o thou_o 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o and_o my_o sigh_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v how_o miserable_a soever_o we_o be_v in_o our_o own_o sense_n and_o feeling_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o shall_v have_v our_o desire_n satisfy_v for_o he_o that_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n in_o we_o 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o will_v also_o in_o his_o good_a time_n finish_v and_o perfect_v it_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v phil._n 1.6_o §_o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o degree_n be_v a_o approach_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o humility_n confess_v our_o sin_n 4.16_o the_o 4._o degree_n a_o approach_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n heb._n 4.16_o and_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v in_o the_o name_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n obtain_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o they_o and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 4.16_o let_v we_o therefore_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n and_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n cap._n 14.2_o o_o israel_n return_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n 3._o take_v unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o so_o will_v we_o render_v the_o calf_n of_o our_o lip_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o prophet_n david_n psal_n 32.5_o then_o say_v he_o i_o acknowledge_v my_o sin_n unto_o thou_o 32.5_o psal_n 32.5_o neither_o hide_v i_o my_o iniquity_n for_o i_o think_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o wickedness_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n so_o likewise_o the_o prodigal_a son_n have_v attain_v unto_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o to_o a_o desire_n of_o forgiveness_n resolve_v to_o go_v unto_o his_o father_n and_o to_o say_v 15.18.19_o luk._n 15.18.19_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o before_o thou_o &_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n make_v i_o as_o one_o of_o thy_o hire_a servant_n luke_n 15.18.19_o §_o sect._n 6_o the_o five_o degree_n be_v a_o special_o persuasion_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o particular_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n promise_n the_o 5._o degree_n a_o special_a application_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n &_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o merit_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o apostle_n paul_n gal._n 2.20_o 2.20_o gala._n 2.20_o thus_o say_v he_o i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o now_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o in_o that_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o this_o persuasion_n ought_v to_o go_v before_o sense_n and_o experience_n for_o first_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n and_o resist_v diffidence_n and_o doubt_v and_o afterwards_o follow_v joyful_a sense_n and_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n truth_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n define_v faith_n to_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n which_o be_v hope_v for_o and_o the_o demonstration_n or_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v 29._o heb._n 11.1_o joh._n 20_o 29._o heb._n 11.1_o &_o to_o this_o purpose_n our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v to_o thomas_n

joh._n 20.29_o thomas_n because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thou_o believe_v bless_a be_v they_o which_o have_v not_o see_v and_o have_v believe_v a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o cananitish_a woman_n who_o though_o she_o have_v no_o experience_n of_o god_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n yea_o though_o she_o have_v many_o repulse_n yet_o believe_v and_o afterward_o to_o her_o comfort_n have_v joyful_a experience_n of_o they_o 15.27_o mat._n 15.27_o mat._n 15.27_o an_o these_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o faith_n which_o whosoever_o find_v in_o himself_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n if_o therefore_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o some_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o chief_a principle_n thereof_o if_o we_o have_v give_v our_o assent_n unto_o this_o truth_n in_o which_o our_o understanding_n be_v inform_v if_o hereby_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o this_o assurance_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a and_o have_v conceive_v some_o hope_n in_o consideration_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v forgive_v and_o pardon_v if_o we_o have_v a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o high_o esteem_v the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o that_o we_o wish_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o they_o if_o by_o this_o desire_n we_o have_v be_v move_v to_o flee_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o there_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n have_v earnest_o desire_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n last_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o have_v discern_v in_o in_o ourselves_o a_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o have_v or_o do_v rest_n upon_o the_o alone_a merit_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n jesus_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 8.15.26_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirie_n rom._n 8.15.26_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.15_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_fw-mi father_n 16._o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o ver_fw-la 26._o likewise_o the_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v etc._n etc._n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v this_o testimony_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n whosoever_o at_o any_o time_n feel_v or_o have_v feel_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n powerful_a in_o they_o in_o pour_v out_o their_o soul_n in_o hearty_a prayer_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o consequent_o be_v endue_v with_o true_a faith_n 5.22_o gal._n 5.22_o for_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o among_o which_o faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a be_v never_o sever_v moreover_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1._o cor._n 2.12_o that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n 2.12_o 1._o cor._n 2.12_o but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n that_o be_v not_o only_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o this_o life_n in_o which_o number_n faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a but_o those_o excellent_a joy_n in_o god_n kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v of_o which_o also_o we_o have_v some_o knowledge_n and_o taste_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n last_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 2._o cor._n 1.22_o that_o god_n have_v seal_v we_o 1.22_o 2._o cor._n 1.22_o and_o have_v give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o ephe._n 1.13_o he_o tell_v the_o ephesian_n that_o after_o they_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n and_o beleeveà_fw-la 1.13_o ephe._n 1.13_o they_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o their_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o possession_n purchase_v unto_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n wheresoever_o therefore_o be_v this_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o as_o a_o earnest_n or_o seal_n assure_v they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n there_o also_o be_v faith_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v after_o that_o we_o believe_v we_o be_v thus_o seal_v §_o sect._n 8_o the_o three_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n be_v the_o conflict_n and_o fight_n which_o every_o christian_n feel_v in_o himself_o between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n spirit_n the_o 3._o argument_n be_v the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o combat_n which_o be_v between_o faith_n and_o doubt_v for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o be_v whole_o oversway_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o satan_n like_o a_o mighty_a tyrant_n hould_v we_o captive_a peaceable_o and_o without_o any_o resistance_n but_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o have_v faith_n wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n then_o begin_v a_o fierce_a battle_n which_o never_o end_v till_o by_o death_n our_o spiritual_a enemy_n get_v a_o final_a overthrow_n though_o therefore_o this_o fight_n be_v most_o sharp_a and_o exceed_o troublesome_a to_o the_o poor_a christian_n yet_o he_o may_v thereby_o gather_v unto_o himself_o sound_a comfort_n and_o certain_a assurance_n that_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o when_o he_o discern_v that_o he_o be_v assault_v with_o satan_n and_o his_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o satan_n and_o his_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o satan_n be_v disease_v of_o his_o quiet_a possession_n by_o a_o superior_a power_n which_o can_v be_v no_o other_o but_o the_o power_n of_o god_n spirit_n second_o by_o his_o assault_v it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o he_o find_v some_o resistance_n so_o as_o he_o can_v peaceable_o reenter_v three_o that_o howsoever_o our_o faith_n seem_v unto_o we_o never_o so_o weak_a yet_o it_o be_v so_o strengthen_v continual_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n that_o sathan_n &_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v prevail_v against_o it_o for_o otherwise_o how_o can_v such_o weakness_n withstand_v such_o might_n last_o be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o assi_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o withstand_v satan_n we_o may_v also_o be_v assure_v that_o in_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v obtain_v victory_n unless_o we_o will_v fond_o imagine_v that_o the_o devil_n be_v strong_a than_o god_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o his_o tentation_n more_o forcible_a to_o destroy_v we_o than_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o protect_v and_o defend_v we_o for_o now_o they_o have_v join_v battle_n and_o either_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o must_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n either_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n must_v thrust_v out_o sathan_n or_o satan_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o how_o can_v we_o doubt_v of_o conquest_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n can_v take_v the_o foil_n for_o his_o power_n be_v omnipotent_a and_o with_o a_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n he_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o adherent_n and_o of_o his_o will_n we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o question_n for_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o glory_n to_o receive_v a_o repulse_n by_o give_v satan_n place_n after_o that_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o protection_n §_o sect._n 9_o spirit_n how_o we_o may_v know_v that_o this_o combat_n be_v fight_v between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n yea_o will_n the_o tempter_n say_v but_o how_o will_v thou_o know_v that_o this_o battle_n be_v fight_v in_o thou_o how_o can_v thou_o be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o fight_v in_o thou_o against_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o not_o rather_o thou_o own_o tumultuous_a passion_n and_o perturbation_n and_o diverse_a tentation_n suggest_v by_o the_o same_o devil_n to_o which_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o make_v answer_n for_o neither_o do_v

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present_a sense_n must_v comfort_v himself_o with_o his_o former_a feel_n or_o that_o i_o shall_v preserve_v myself_o from_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n see_v i_o can_v feel_v in_o i_o any_o good_a thing_n nor_o discern_v any_o spark_n of_o grace_n what_o hope_n remain_v when_o as_o i_o plain_o discern_v in_o steed_n of_o faith_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n in_o stead_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n hatred_n and_o rebellion_n in_o stead_n of_o zeal_n coldness_n and_o drowsy_a dulness_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n nothing_o else_o but_o a_o heavy_a mass_n of_o filthy_a corruption_n i_o answer_v that_o when_o thou_o have_v no_o comfort_n in_o thy_o present_a sense_n and_o feel_v than_o thou_o must_v call_v to_o thy_o remembrance_n the_o time_n past_a in_o which_o thou_o have_v by_o faith_n apprehend_v god_n love_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o thou_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o faith_n in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n appertain_v to_o god_n service_n and_o the_o work_n of_o christian_a righteousness_n belong_v to_o our_o brethren_n for_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o if_o ever_o we_o have_v true_o discern_v these_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n in_o we_o they_o be_v not_o take_v from_o we_o for_o the_o gift_n and_o call_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n 11.29_o rom._n 11.29_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 11.29_o and_o where_o he_o have_v begin_v a_o good_a work_n their_o he_o will_v finish_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o perfection_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v phil._n 1.6_o 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o we_o know_v that_o the_o woman_n be_v with_o child_n feel_v no_o life_n nor_o motion_n of_o the_o child_n diverse_a month_n together_o after_o the_o time_n of_o her_o conception_n and_o after_o that_o she_o have_v feel_v it_o stir_v and_o move_v oftentimes_o there_o be_v a_o intermission_n wherein_o she_o feel_v not_o the_o motion_n there_o of_o a_o good_a space_n together_o 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man_n to_o deny_v god_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n &_o to_o account_v he_o a_o liar_n as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o god_n have_v make_v he_o a_o liar_n because_o he_o believe_v not_o the_o record_n that_o god_n witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n it_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v the_o infinitenes_n of_o his_o mercy_n as_o be_v overmatch_v with_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n merit_n as_o though_o they_o be_v not_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o their_o horrible_a offence_n yea_o it_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v god_n justice_n in_o think_v that_o he_o will_v punish_v that_o sin_n again_o in_o they_o which_o have_v already_o be_v punish_v in_o christ_n and_o exact_v that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v already_o discharge_v now_o to_o deny_v the_o truth_n mercy_n and_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v to_o deny_v god_n himself_o for_o his_o attribute_n be_v his_o essence_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n 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desperate_o refuse_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o deny_v the_o infinitenes_n of_o his_o mercy_n justice_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o consequent_o his_o godhead_n and_o be_v and_o therefore_o when_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n press_v we_o satan_n persuade_v we_o to_o despair_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n let_v we_o in_o any_o case_n resist_v this_o tentation_n and_o bold_o say_v unto_o the_o tempter_n it_o be_v enough_o and_o too_o much_o that_o i_o have_v offend_v my_o gracious_a god_n with_o my_o other_o sin_n though_o i_o do_v not_o add_v thereunto_o this_o sin_n which_o be_v great_a than_o all_o the_o rest_n the_o weight_n of_o my_o other_o wickedness_n be_v already_o too_o too_o heavy_a upon_o my_o conscience_n &_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o i_o to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o far_o more_o unsupportable_a burden_n i_o have_v already_o too_o much_o dishonour_v my_o good_a god_n by_o my_o horrible_a sin_n and_o therefore_o i_o 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sect._n 2_o that_o a_o weak_a and_o small_a measure_n of_o faith_n be_v true_a and_o lively_a faith_n faith_n that_o a_o weak_a &_o small_a faith_n may_v be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n it_o be_v manifest_a both_o by_o reason_n and_o also_o plain_a testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o first_o diversity_n of_o degree_n in_o quantity_n of_o a_o thing_n do_v not_o take_v away_o and_o annihilate_v the_o existence_n &_o true_a be_v thereof_o for_o example_n a_o small_a drop_n of_o water_n be_v as_o well_o and_o true_o water_n as_o the_o whole_a ocean_n a_o little_a spark_n be_v true_a fire_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o substance_n &_o quality_n as_o well_o as_o a_o mighty_a flame_n a_o little_a man_n be_v as_o true_o a_o man_n as_o a_o great_a giant_n and_o so_o a_o little_a faith_n be_v as_o well_o a_o true_a faith_n as_o a_o full_a persuasion_n neither_o do_v the_o small_a quantity_n take_v away_o the_o be_v nature_n and_o truth_n thereof_o second_o this_o also_o 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administration_n and_o practice_v that_o he_o will_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o that_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v once_o bestow_v though_o the_o measure_n thereof_o be_v never_o so_o small_a neither_o can_v we_o observe_v either_o by_o our_o read_v the_o whole_a book_n of_o god_n or_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n that_o any_o man_n have_v receive_v the_o least_o grain_n of_o true_a faith_n have_v utter_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o and_o reject_v of_o god_n even_o the_o disciple_n themselves_o when_o they_o be_v reproove_v for_o their_o little_a faith_n be_v by_o he_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o and_o though_o satan_n endeavour_v to_o sift_v they_o as_o wheat_n yet_o christ_n intercession_n be_v more_o mighty_a to_o defend_v they_o than_o the_o devil_n to_o destroy_v they_o and_o his_o intercession_n a_o strong_a prop_n to_o uphould_v they_o than_o the_o weight_n of_o satan_n tentation_n to_o 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break_a heart_a that_o he_o shall_v preach_v deliverance_n unto_o captive_n and_o recovery_n of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a and_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v luk._n 4.18_o 4.18_o luk._n 4.18_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v familiar_a society_n with_o the_o frail_a and_o weak_a with_o those_o who_o have_v little_a faith_n that_o he_o may_v increase_v it_o and_o no_o faith_n that_o he_o may_v beget_v it_o with_o publican_n and_o sinner_n and_o man_n full_a of_o infirmity_n to_o this_o purpose_n he_o call_v such_o as_o thirst_n and_o hunger_n feel_v their_o own_o emptiness_n of_o grace_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v and_o such_o also_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o their_o corruption_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o last_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n not_o only_o to_o beget_v faith_n where_o it_o be_v not_o but_o to_o nourish_v and_o increase_v it_o where_o it_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a and_o therefore_o though_o our_o faith_n be_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o small_a let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o therefore_o it_o shall_v be_v overthrow_v and_o turn_v into_o infidelity_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v assure_v we_o both_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n in_o his_o word_n and_o also_o by_o the_o performance_n thereof_o in_o his_o work_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o this_o day_n that_o where_o he_o have_v give_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o faith_n or_o any_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n there_o he_o will_v also_o increase_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v it_o and_o where_o he_o have_v begin_v any_o good_a work_n there_o he_o will_v finish_v and_o perfect_v it_o notwithstanding_o our_o frail_a weakness_n and_o the_o forcible_a violence_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n chap._n xlviii_o of_o our_o justification_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v those_o tentation_n of_o satan_n which_o he_o sugge_v to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v frustrate_v our_o effectual_a call_n §_o sect._n 1_o 8.30_o of_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n rom._n 8.30_o the_o next_o subordinate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v our_o justification_n for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n effectual_o call_v those_o also_o he_o justifi_v as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.30_o in_o speak_v whereof_o i_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o afterward_o answer_v such_o tentation_n of_o satan_n as_o he_o sugge_v into_o our_o mind_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v infringe_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n and_o make_v it_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a unto_o us._n for_o the_o first_o justification_n be_v a_o action_n orworke_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o god_n gracious_o and_o free_o impute_v unto_o every_o faithful_a man_n the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o mediator_n do_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o pronounce_v he_o to_o be_v just_a and_o righteous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o believer_n the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v god_n alone_o as_o appear_v by_o manifest_a testimony_n esa_n 43.25_o ay_o 16.8_o esa_n 43.25_o ezec._n 16.8_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o put_v away_o thy_o iniquity_n for_o my_o own_o sake_n and_o will_v not_o remember_v thy_o sin_n so_o ezech._n 16.8_o the_o lord_n thus_o speak_v to_o his_o church_n and_o people_n i_o spread_v my_o skirt_n over_o thou_o and_o cover_v thy_o filthiness_n 9_o then_o i_o wash_v thou_o with_o water_n yea_o i_o wash_v away_o thy_o blood_n from_o thou_o and_o anoint_v thou_o with_o oil_n 10._o 51.4_o rom._n 4.5_o and_o 8.33_o psal_n 51.4_o i_o clothe_v thou_o with_o broydred_a work_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o he_o signify_v

that_o he_o purge_v it_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o adorn_v it_o with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n the_o apostle_n likewise_o say_v that_o it_o be_v god_n who_o justifi_v he_o who_o in_o himself_o be_v ungodly_a rom._n 4.5_o and_o 8.33_o it_o be_v god_n who_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v manifest_a because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n against_o who_o we_o have_v sin_v as_o david_n speak_v psal_n 51.4_o and_o he_o alone_o be_v our_o supreme_a judge_n who_o have_v authority_n to_o absolve_v or_o condemn_v we_o and_o therefore_o he_o only_o can_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o this_o work_n be_v not_o peculiar_a unto_o any_o one_o person_n but_o be_v commune_v to_o the_o whole_a trinity_n for_o god_n the_o father_n be_v full_o satisfy_v by_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o pronounce_v and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o innocent_a and_o endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n the_o motive_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n thus_o to_o justify_v we_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o or_o out_o of_o himself_o but_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a good_a will_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o from_o the_o beginning_n as_o it_o manifest_o appear_v rom._n 3.24_o 3.24_o rom._n 3.24_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o tit._n 3.5.7_o 3.5.7_o tit._n 3.5.7_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 7._o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o on_o god_n part_n the_o word_n and_o the_o sacrament_n whereby_o the_o lord_n offer_v convaigh_v seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o his_o mercy_n &_o grace_n christ_n jesus_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a life_n second_o on_o our_o part_n a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o receive_v and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n &_o all_o his_o benefit_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o material_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v the_o active_a and_o passive_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cause_n the_o material_a cause_n his_o inhaerent_a holiness_n his_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n his_o death_n sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o essential_a righteousness_n of_o the_o godhead_n nor_o by_o our_o own_o work_n join_v with_o christ_n merit_n nor_o by_o any_o inhaerent_a righteousness_n infuse_v of_o god_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n or_o by_o any_o other_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o other_o mere_a creature_n but_o by_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o our_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n which_o be_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o in_o christ_n as_o the_o proper_a subject_n thereof_o and_o not_o belong_v to_o we_o till_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o become_v we_o cause_n of_o the_o formal_a cause_n the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v a_o reciprocal_a imputation_n or_o transmutation_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o believer_n unto_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o the_o believer_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o faithful_a man_n have_v not_o his_o sin_n impute_v unto_o he_o nor_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o inflict_v on_o he_o because_o christ_n have_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o by_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n unto_o his_o father_n justice_n have_v obtain_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o also_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o glorious_a robe_n of_o christ_n jesus_n righteousness_n and_o so_o appear_v before_o god_n both_o free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n he_o be_v justify_v reconcile_v and_o eternal_o save_v and_o of_o this_o impute_a righteousness_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 4.5_o 4.5_o rom._n 4.5_o but_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n 6._o even_o as_o david_n declare_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n say_v 7._o bless_a be_v they_o who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v 8._o blessed_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o sin_n and_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o for_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o reconcile_v the_o world_n unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o sin_n unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n 21._o for_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o and_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 1._o cor._n 1.30_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n 1.30_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n so_o that_o now_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v our_o righteousness_n his_o obedience_n our_o obedience_n his_o merit_n our_o merit_n as_o certain_o perfect_o and_o effectual_o even_o as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v be_v most_o innocent_a fulfil_v the_o law_n or_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n by_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o of_o god_n mere_a mercy_n &_o grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n or_o worthiness_n but_o yet_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n impute_v pute_v to_o we_o 3.23.24_o rom._n 3.23.24_o both_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.23.24_o where_o he_o say_v that_o all_o in_o themselves_o be_v wretched_a sinner_n without_o difference_n and_o thereby_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n kingdom_n 24._o and_o be_v justify_v free_o of_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n §_o sect._n 3_o cause_n the_o final_a cause_n the_o final_a cause_n of_o our_o instification_n be_v two_o fold_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o hereby_o the_o lord_n have_v most_o notable_o manifest_v his_o infinite_a justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o justice_n in_o that_o he_o will_v rather_o punish_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n than_o he_o will_v suffer_v they_o to_o go_v unpunished_a his_o mercy_n in_o that_o for_o our_o sake_n he_o spare_v not_o his_o best_a belove_a son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o suffer_v death_n yea_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n that_o by_o his_o one_o oblation_n he_o may_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a life_n and_o also_o in_o that_o he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o outward_a mean_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o have_v a_o lively_a faith_n beget_v in_o we_o which_o apprehend_v christ_n his_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n we_o be_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o eternal_o save_v and_o this_o end_n be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.24.25_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v justify_v we_o free_o by_o his_o grace_n 5.21_o rom_n 3.24_o &_o 5.21_o through_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n by_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o may_v show_v himself_o just_a by_o justify_v he_o who_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n and_o cap._n 5.21_o he_o say_v that_o as_o under_o the_o law_n sin_n have_v reign_v unto_o death_n so_o now_o grace_n reign_v by_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 2.5.6.7_o ephe._n 2.5.6.7_o so_o eph._n 2.5.6.7_o he_o affirm_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n &_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o in_o he_o that_o he_o may_v show_v in_o the_o age_n to_o come_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n through_o his_o kindness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o

1._o cor._n 1.30_o by_o his_o obedience_n many_o be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5.19_o and_o that_o which_o be_v impossible_a to_o the_o law_n 5.19_o rom._n 5.19_o in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v weak_a because_o of_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o son_n in_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n 8.3.4_o rom._n 8.3.4_o and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.3.4_o in_o a_o word_n in_o he_o alone_o we_o have_v all_o our_o righteousness_n in_o he_o we_o shine_v glorious_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o he_o be_v that_o bright_a shine_a sun_n of_o righteousness_n from_o who_o we_o borrow_v all_o our_o light_n without_o who_o ray_n of_o holiness_n we_o shall_v remain_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n last_o the_o apostle_n set_v down_o the_o form_n of_o our_o justification_n namely_o the_o imputation_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o christ_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o us._n 2._o cor._n 5.21_o he_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o 5.21_o 2._o cor._n 5.21_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o as_o therefore_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o sinner_n for_o we_o so_o we_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o god_n in_o he_o but_o christ_n jesus_n be_v not_o make_v a_o sinner_n for_o we_o by_o infusion_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n into_o his_o nature_n for_o he_o be_v always_o most_o holy_a pure_a undefiled_a and_o without_o sin_n 2.21_o 1_o pet._n 1.18.19_o and_o 2.21_o as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v of_o he_o but_o by_o imputation_n only_o as_o be_v our_o surety_n who_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o discharge_v all_o our_o debt_n and_o therefore_o in_o like_a manner_n we_o be_v make_v righteous_a not_o by_o infusion_n of_o righteousness_n but_o by_o imputation_n only_o §_o sect._n 3_o now_o whereas_o they_o object_n truth_n that_o justification_n by_o imputation_n be_v not_o imaginary_a but_o real_a and_o in_o truth_n that_o to_o be_v justify_v by_o imputation_n be_v but_o a_o imaginary_a mockery_n as_o if_o a_o poor_a man_n shall_v be_v repute_v rich_a to_o this_o we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v but_o a_o frivolous_a cavil_n for_o we_o do_v not_o teach_v that_o god_n esteem_v and_o repute_v we_o righteous_a be_v whole_o defile_v with_o sin_n and_o quite_o destitute_a of_o all_o righteousness_n but_o that_o he_o make_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a by_o wash_v away_o our_o sin_n with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v unto_o we_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n principal_o &_o a_o lively_a faith_n instrumental_o whereby_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o become_v member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o consequent_o have_v right_a and_o full_a interest_n unto_o all_o that_o which_o this_o our_o head_n have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n god_n repute_v we_o as_o we_o be_v in_o truth_n perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a if_o a_o man_n be_v poor_a and_o far_o in_o debt_n shall_v be_v account_v and_o repute_v exceed_v rich_a and_o nothing_o indebt_v it_o be_v indeed_o but_o a_o mere_a imagination_n but_o if_o another_o of_o great_a sufficiency_n shall_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o be_v his_o surety_n and_o not_o only_o discharge_v all_o his_o debt_n but_o shall_v bestow_v upon_o he_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n and_o much_o treasure_n this_o man_n whatsoever_o he_o be_v before_o time_n in_o himself_o may_v now_o be_v esteem_v rich_a and_o out_o of_o debt_n so_o if_o we_o as_o we_o be_v far_o indebt_v to_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n and_o exceed_o beggarly_a yea_o stark_a naked_a of_o all_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v repute_v as_o we_o be_v thus_o in_o ourselves_o righteous_a and_o nothing_o indebt_v it_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a mockery_n but_o see_v our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n have_v take_v upon_o he_o to_o be_v our_o surety_n who_o be_v himself_o all-sufficient_a and_o see_v he_o have_v perfect_o and_o full_o answer_v all_o our_o debt_n wherein_o we_o be_v engage_v to_o god_n justice_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o also_o have_v communicate_v and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o infinite_a rich_a treasure_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n give_v unto_o we_o full_a interest_n and_o possession_n hereof_o outward_o by_o his_o hand-writing_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o his_o sacrament_n as_o seal_n annex_v thereunto_o and_o inward_o by_o the_o virtue_n and_o cooperation_n of_o of_o his_o spirit_n apply_v they_o unto_o we_o and_o last_o see_v we_o also_o have_v receive_v the_o full_a assurance_n of_o all_o this_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a rich_a treasure_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n we_o be_v in_o truth_n quite_o out_o of_o debt_n and_o exceed_v rich_a with_o his_o righteousness_n which_o be_v now_o become_v we_o and_o therefore_o be_v so_o repute_v and_o esteem_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n chap._n li._n satan_n temptation_n move_v the_o weak_a christian_a to_o doubt_v of_o his_o justification_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n god_n that_o our_o justification_n be_v plain_o reveal_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v upon_o a_o false_a and_o imperfect_a righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n now_o we_o be_v brief_o to_o speak_v of_o those_o which_o he_o sugge_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o weak_a christian_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v make_v they_o doubt_v of_o their_o justification_n that_o so_o he_o may_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a make_v frustrate_v this_o work_n of_o god_n or_o at_o least_o rob_v their_o soul_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o always_o accompany_v the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 5.1_o rom._n 5.1_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 5.1_o first_o therefore_o he_o sugge_v that_o our_o justification_n be_v a_o action_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o unknown_a to_o we_o so_o that_o we_o can_v possible_o attain_v unto_o any_o certain_a knowledge_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v of_o god_n unless_o he_o assure_v we_o hereof_o by_o some_o special_a and_o extraordinary_a revelation_n for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o this_o act_n of_o god_n in_o justify_v a_o sinner_n be_v as_o clear_o reveal_v ordinary_o in_o the_o scripture_n as_o any_o other_o thing_n concern_v our_o salvation_n and_o that_o every_o true_a believer_n may_v as_o certain_o conclude_v by_o undoubted_a argument_n ground_v on_o god_n infallible_a truth_n that_o he_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n as_o by_o natural_a reason_n he_o can_v prove_v that_o he_o live_v and_o breathe_v 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with_o his_o righteousness_n second_o whosoever_o can_v come_v to_o the_o assurance_n that_o he_o have_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n he_o may_v also_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o be_v justify_v for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o a_o inseparable_a property_n of_o true_a faith_n to_o apply_v unto_o the_o believer_n christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereby_o he_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o scripture_n plain_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o any_o thing_n else_o which_o be_v in_o we_o as_o before_o i_o have_v sufficient_o show_v but_o we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o have_v a_o true_a faith_n by_o the_o undoubted_a sign_n and_o inseparable_a fruit_n thereof_o which_o we_o may_v discern_v in_o ourselves_o as_o have_v be_v

already_o plain_o prove_v though_o we_o never_o have_v any_o special_a revelation_n and_o therefore_o without_o any_o such_o particular_a revelation_n we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v in_o god_n sight_n three_o that_o which_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n thereof_o or_o once_o call_v it_o into_o question_n but_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o true_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n therein_o contain_v so_o joh._n 3.16_o 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o chap._n 5.24_o 5.24_o joh._n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o 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to_o believe_v this_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n because_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o record_n that_o he_o have_v witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o yea_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a he_o have_v add_v unto_o the_o hand_n write_v of_o his_o word_n which_o contain_v also_o his_o oath_n for_o our_o better_a confirmation_n his_o sacrament_n whereby_o he_o particular_o convay_v and_o give_v unto_o every_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v proper_a possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v nor_o any_o need_n of_o any_o particular_a revelation_n for_o our_o further_a assurance_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o satan_n will_v suggest_v that_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v make_v just_a not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o those_o who_o be_v make_v just_a do_v continual_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v to_o the_o humble_a sinner_n continue_v still_o in_o thy_o corruption_n and_o thy_o wickedness_n cleave_v fast_o to_o thou_o and_o compass_v thou_o about_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o continual_o heap_a up_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n yea_o thy_o best_a action_n be_v so_o stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o so_o full_a of_o infirmity_n that_o they_o just_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o indeed_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a but_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n into_o ourselves_o but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v for_o hereby_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v he_o have_v take_v they_o upon_o himself_o and_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o suffer_v those_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o also_o he_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o active_a obedience_n and_o so_o impute_v both_o unto_o we_o have_v make_v we_o perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n so_o that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n at_o our_o hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o this_o end_n to_o observe_v god_n commandment_n that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n desire_v thereby_o to_o be_v justify_v for_o as_o i_o have_v show_v our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n so_o as_o it_o will_v rather_o condemn_v we_o then_o justify_v we_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v examine_v it_o according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a justice_n but_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n for_o our_o justification_n the_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n he_o have_v once_o make_v for_o we_o desire_v thereby_o whole_o and_o only_o to_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v §_o sect._n 3_o as_o for_o our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n justification_n that_o our_o work_n be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n of_o our_o justification_n they_o be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v do_v any_o good_a work_n acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n till_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o our_o work_n can_v please_v he_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v before_o faith_n have_v purify_v the_o heart_n it_o be_v sin_n and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v faith_n beget_v in_o we_o present_o it_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o then_o be_v justify_v faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n which_o though_o they_o be_v mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n accept_v of_o they_o as_o perfect_v and_o will_v crown_v they_o with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n righteousness_n that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o perfect_a righteousness_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o perfect_o at_o once_o shake_v off_o all_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o he_o do_v not_o straight_o command_v that_o we_o shall_v instant_o banish_v and_o expel_v sin_n from_o dwell_v in_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o reign_v in_o we_o nor_o willing_o obey_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o sin_n as_o servant_n and_o vassal_n to_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n he_o do_v not_o enjoin_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v whole_o vanquish_v our_o corruption_n and_o obtain_v a_o full_a victory_n over_o they_o but_o that_o we_o proclaim_v open_a war_n against_o they_o and_o manful_o fight_v and_o strive_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o when_o we_o be_v take_v captive_a of_o sin_n that_o we_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o our_o former_a freedom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n sorrow_v and_o groan_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n 7._o rom._n 7._o wretched_a man_n that_o

the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o

feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o as_o paul_n earnest_o desire_v this_o so_o also_o he_o attain_v unto_o it_o as_o himself_o profess_v galath_n 2.20_o thus_o say_v he_o i_o live_v 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o yet_o not_o i_o now_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o in_o that_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o now_o this_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n which_o unit_v we_o unto_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o therefore_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o 8.11_o rom._n 8.11_o so_o rom._n 8.11_o but_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n because_o his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o you_o §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o author_n of_o our_o vivification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o vivification_n be_v wrought_v the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v wrought_v follow_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dispel_v the_o cloud_n of_o ignorance_n and_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o true_a save_a knowledge_n wherewith_o be_v enlighten_v we_o right_o judge_v that_o folly_n and_o madness_n in_o which_o we_o think_v former_o our_o chief_a wisdom_n consist_v and_o approve_v that_o as_o only_o wise_a which_o before_o we_o condemn_v as_o extreme_a foolishness_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 1.17_o where_o he_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v bestow_v upon_o they_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o 1.17_o ephes_n 1.17_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n may_v be_v enlighten_v etc._n etc._n after_o the_o understanding_n be_v thus_o enlighten_v then_o also_o the_o will_n be_v change_v and_o whereas_o before_o regeneration_n it_o be_v corrupt_a perverse_a and_o rebellious_a now_o be_v sanctify_v it_o begin_v to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v that_o evil_n which_o in_o former_a time_n it_o love_v and_o embrace_v and_o to_o like_v and_o delight_v in_o that_o good_a which_o former_o it_o loathe_a and_o abhor_v so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o he_o though_o he_o find_v no_o mean_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a 7.18.22_o rom._n 7.18.22_o and_o that_o he_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n though_o the_o law_n of_o his_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n lead_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v and_o the_o will_v reform_v there_o follow_v the_o renew_n of_o all_o the_o affection_n the_o thought_n imagination_n power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o last_o the_o internal_a part_n be_v quicken_v there_o ensue_v the_o renew_v of_o the_o body_n the_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o manner_n and_o form_n of_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n now_o as_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n instant_n that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v not_o finish_v in_o a_o instant_n so_o this_o of_o vivification_n be_v not_o perfect_v and_o finish_v in_o a_o instant_n but_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n and_o by_o degree_n neither_o do_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n receive_v any_o great_a measure_n thereof_o but_o only_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o little_a handful_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o large_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n which_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o in_o god_n kingdom_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8.23_o rom._n 8.23_o rom._n 8.23_o whereas_o therefore_o the_o church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_o purge_v from_o all_o spot_v of_o sin_n 27_o ephe._n 5.26_o 27_o ephes_n 5.26_o 27._o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o our_o justification_n whereby_o the_o faithful_a be_v deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o adorn_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o not_o of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v only_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n but_o not_o perfect_v till_o the_o life_n to_o come_v as_o it_o be_v notable_o set_v down_o 2._o cor._n 5.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o etc._n 2._o cor._n 5.1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n chap._n four_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o entice_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sanctification_n sanctification_n of_o the_o kind_n of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o indeavore_v to_o hinder_v our_o sanctification_n the_o right_a understanding_n whereof_o serve_v much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o all_o contrary_a cavil_n and_o objection_n which_o be_v suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n now_o have_v show_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o common_o use_v to_o hinder_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o weak_a christian_n may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o answer_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n the_o temptation_n which_o satan_n sugge_v to_o hinder_v our_o progress_n in_o godliness_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n either_o allurement_n to_o entice_v we_o to_o go_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o narrow_a path_n of_o holiness_n into_o the_o broad_a way_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n or_o discouragement_n to_o dishearten_v and_o weary_v we_o in_o travail_v this_o spiritual_a journey_n by_o the_o first_o he_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a pill_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v seem_v pleasant_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v greedy_o swallow_v it_o to_o our_o everlasting_a bane_n by_o the_o other_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v wholesome_a godliness_n loathsome_a and_o altogether_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o sensual_a taste_n those_o he_o common_o use_v before_o we_o have_v sin_v to_o cause_v we_o presumptuous_o to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o these_o after_o we_o have_v sin_v and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o surcease_v our_o labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n as_o be_v not_o only_o difficult_a but_o altogether_o impossible_a §_o sect._n 2_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o his_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o sin_n sin_n of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o sin_n he_o enforce_v by_o extenuate_v the_o sin_n unto_o which_o he_o allure_v we_o by_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o hide_v from_o we_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v against_o sin_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v why_o will_n he_o say_v make_v thou_o such_o scruple_n of_o commit_v this_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a unto_o thou_o see_v it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o very_o small_a and_o almost_o no_o offence_n at_o all_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o great_a transgression_n which_o other_o have_v commit_v who_o notwithstanding_o be_v say_v even_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o have_v be_v most_o godly_a and_o righteous_a yea_o and_o high_o in_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n why_o therefore_o shall_v thou_o who_o art_n far_o inferior_a unto_o they_o stumble_v at_o this_o small_a straw_n see_v these_o great_a block_n can_v not_o hinder_v even_o the_o most_o religious_a from_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n consider_v also_o the_o common_a frailty_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o natural_a corruption_n of_o the_o best_a whereby_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v when_o the_o least_o occasion_n be_v offer_v into_o sin_n far_o great_a than_o this_o which_o so_o much_o please_v thou_o remember_v that_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v a_o saint_n in_o this_o life_n nor_o free_v from_o that_o corruption_n which_o so_o fast_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o see_v thou_o must_v needs_o sin_n now_o sin_n when_o thereby_o thou_o may_v have_v pleasure_n or_o profit_n for_o do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o thou_o shall_v often_o fall_v and_o why_o will_v thou_o not_o rather_o be_v lead_v with_o delight_n then_o be_v draw_v with_o necessity_n consider_v likewise_o that_o thy_o god_n be_v most_o merciful_a and_o therefore_o still_o ready_a to_o pardon_v thy_o sin_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o he_o know_v thy_o frail_a

madness_n to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v preserve_v ourselves_o from_o sin_n and_o yet_o entertain_v all_o occasion_n thereof_o continual_o suffer_v the_o spark_n of_o satan_n temptation_n to_o fall_v as_o it_o be_v into_o the_o tinder_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o who_o be_v incline_v to_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n shall_v contain_v himself_o from_o these_o sin_n if_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o company_n keep_v and_o take_v his_o chief_a delight_n in_o please_v his_o taste_n with_o the_o dainty_a meat_n and_o drink_n or_o that_o he_o who_o be_v choleric_a shall_v refrain_v from_o anger_n and_o yet_o thrust_v himself_o into_o needless_a controversy_n and_o hot_a contention_n or_o for_o he_o that_o be_v lascivious_a to_o abstain_v from_o uncleanness_n and_o yet_o frequent_a unchaste_a company_n read_v wanton_a book_n view_v obscure_a spectacle_n use_v filthy_a communication_n and_o pamper_v himself_o in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n in_o a_o word_n we_o can_v avoid_v any_o sin_n unless_o we_o also_o flee_v and_o shun_v the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o be_v as_o careful_a and_o watchful_a in_o the_o one_o as_o the_o other_o or_o else_o we_o shall_v most_o certain_o loose_v our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o sin_n the_o second_o mean_n to_o make_v conscience_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o great_a sin_n we_o must_v also_o make_v conscience_n of_o those_o which_o be_v less_o and_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o no_o sin_n be_v small_a see_v the_o least_o deserve_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o everlasting_a death_n otherwise_o if_o we_o willing_o entertain_v even_o small_a corruption_n we_o shall_v at_o length_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o heinous_a transgression_n and_o these_o little_a thief_n be_v let_v in_o will_v in_o time_n set_v wide_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o the_o great_a and_o gross_a may_v easy_o enter_v and_o so_o rob_v and_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o guard_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v continual_o to_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n let_v we_o continual_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n careful_o watch_v over_o our_o own_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o surprise_v at_o unaware_o for_o thousand_o be_v the_o bait_n which_o be_v lay_v to_o entrap_v we_o and_o ten_o thousand_o snare_n do_v satan_n lay_v to_o entangle_v we_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o look_v narrow_o to_o our_o way_n and_o to_o be_v always_o as_o ready_a to_o give_v satan_n the_o repulse_n as_o he_o to_o make_v the_o encounter_n and_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o assault_v sin_n it_o will_v most_o sure_o set_v upon_o we_o and_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o will_v give_v we_o the_o foil_n if_o we_o only_o lie_v at_o ward_n and_o never_o offer_v blow_n against_o this_o our_o enemy_n therefore_o it_o behoove_v every_o christian_n soldier_n not_o only_o to_o give_v sin_n a_o repulse_n but_o also_o to_o wound_v it_o in_o the_o head_n and_o beat_v it_o down_o that_o it_o may_v not_o again_o assault_v he_o or_o at_o least_o not_o with_o wont_a power_n and_o violence_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o he_o have_v many_o enemy_n which_o can_v at_o once_o be_v overcome_v therefore_o he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o get_v every_o day_n the_o mastery_n of_o some_o sin_n and_o to_o bring_v it_o in_o subjection_n that_o so_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n he_o may_v vanquish_v all_o and_o obtain_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n our_o all_o his_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 4_o four_o if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sin_n power_n the_o four_o mean_n to_o rest_v on_o god_n assistance_n and_o not_o on_o our_o own_o power_n we_o must_v not_o stand_v in_o our_o own_o power_n nor_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o whole_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o god_n promise_a assistance_n for_o if_o once_o we_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o satan_n unto_o ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v withdraw_v his_o help_a hand_n and_o leave_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o till_o by_o our_o grievous_a fall_n we_o have_v learn_v to_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n for_o as_o all_o other_o sin_n be_v odious_a unto_o god_n so_o especial_o the_o sin_n of_o pride_n because_o it_o make_v vile_a man_n corrival_n with_o god_n in_o his_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o which_o he_o be_v most_o jealous_a and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n suffer_v even_o his_o own_o child_n to_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sin_n that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o so_o use_v other_o sin_n as_o a_o counterpoison_v to_o cure_v pride_n §_o sect._n 5_o last_o prayer_n this_o sift_n mean_n be_v fervent_a prayer_n see_v we_o stand_v not_o by_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o as_o often_o as_o we_o see_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o aptness_n to_o fall_v have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n crave_v his_o aid_n and_o assistance_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o when_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o we_o have_v give_v sin_n the_o foil_n and_o repel_v satan_n suggestion_n let_v we_o remember_v to_o return_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o the_o lord_n by_o who_o help_n we_o have_v beat_v back_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o then_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v uphold_v we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n from_o fall_v into_o sin_n or_o if_o we_o do_v fall_v he_o will_v speedy_o raise_v we_o up_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n chap._n vii_o that_o in_o the_o most_o sanctify_a remain_v some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o satan_n first_o sort_n of_o temptation_n sanctification_n satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o discourage_v the_o christian_a in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n wherewith_o he_o labour_v to_o hinder_v our_o sanctification_n by_o allure_a we_o to_o commit_v sin_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o sort_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o discourage_v we_o in_o this_o work_n as_o be_v not_o only_o hard_a and_o difficult_a but_o even_o impossible_a and_o these_o also_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o great_a mass_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o other_o from_o some_o actual_a sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v concern_v the_o first_o he_o thus_o frame_v his_o temptation_n thou_o labour_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o tire_v thyself_o in_o attain_v unto_o sanctification_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o do_v thou_o not_o see_v on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o unresistable_a violence_n of_o thy_o natural_a corruption_n which_o continual_o choke_v in_o thou_o all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o forcible_o draw_v thou_o into_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n thy_o small_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n which_o be_v exceed_o stain_v with_o thy_o manifold_a imperfection_n how_o therefore_o can_v such_o weakness_n withstand_v such_o power_n and_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o thy_o feeble_a spirit_n shall_v overcome_v thy_o strong_a flesh_n especial_o see_v it_o be_v assist_v with_o the_o strong_a aide_n of_o the_o puissant_a world_n and_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o innumerable_a devil_n neither_o be_v thou_o vain_o to_o imagine_v that_o god_n will_v enable_v thou_o to_o overcome_v all_o these_o difficulty_n for_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o over_o to_o thy_o own_o weakness_n otherwise_o if_o it_o be_v his_o will_n to_o make_v thou_o one_o of_o his_o holy_a one_o he_o can_v with_o the_o powerful_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n long_o ago_o have_v perfect_o purge_v thou_o from_o all_o thy_o corruption_n and_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n see_v then_o it_o be_v impossible_a in_o respect_n of_o thy_o weakness_n and_o thy_o enemy_n power_n to_o accomplish_v this_o work_n which_o thou_o have_v take_v in_o hand_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v strengthen_v thou_o with_o his_o spirit_n which_o thou_o have_v a_o long_a time_n resist_v and_o vex_v by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o thou_o have_v now_o no_o show_n of_o hope_n to_o effect_v that_o which_o thou_o desire_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v much_o better_o for_o thou_o to_o cease_v strive_v against_o the_o stream_n of_o thy_o corruption_n and_o to_o follow_v the_o natural_a current_n of_o thy_o desire_n for_o when_o thou_o take_v

regenerate_v they_o do_v not_o will_v nor_o yield_v unto_o sin_n and_o though_o they_o consent_v unto_o sin_n yet_o this_o consent_n be_v not_o absolute_a and_o entire_a but_o with_o some_o dislike_n grudge_v and_o resistance_n of_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o which_o dislike_n and_o resistance_n though_o sometime_o it_o can_v easy_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o sin_n whereas_o the_o weak_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v violent_o overbear_v through_o the_o violent_a strength_n of_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o so_o overshadow_a by_o the_o cloudy_a mist_n which_o their_o unruly_a passion_n cast_v before_o their_o understanding_n that_o they_o can_v at_o all_o perceive_v any_o dislike_n or_o resistance_n against_o the_o temptation_n yet_o after_o the_o sin_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v again_o reviue_v out_o of_o their_o deadly_a swoon_n then_o do_v they_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n which_o before_o seem_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o last_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o every_o particular_a sin_n commit_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o so_o also_o the_o elect_v offend_v before_o their_o conversion_n but_o of_o a_o general_a and_o malicious_a apostasy_n from_o the_o know_a truth_n and_o a_o scornful_a reject_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o offer_v for_o sin_n so_o that_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o that_o if_o we_o wilful_o and_o malicious_o sin_n by_o renounce_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n offer_v for_o sin_n we_o can_v hope_v to_o be_v save_v by_o any_o other_o sacrifice_n but_o be_v to_o expect_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n see_v such_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o even_o despite_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o he_o explane_v himself_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o question_n mercy_n that_o the_o christian_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o that_o so_o fall_v he_o may_v be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n the_o second_o be_v whether_o the_o christian_n man_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o if_o he_o do_v whether_o they_o be_v pardonable_a or_o no._n for_o the_o first_o though_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a case_n to_o neglect_v god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n because_o of_o his_o long_a suffering_n or_o to_o take_v occasion_n upon_o the_o abundance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v to_o provoke_v he_o continual_o by_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_n through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o presumptuous_a sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o privilege_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o exempt_v they_o from_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o but_o that_o either_o before_o or_o after_o their_o conversion_n they_o may_v fall_v into_o it_o save_v only_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n moreover_o david_n pray_v the_o lord_n to_o keep_v he_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n 19.13_o psalm_n 19.13_o and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o reign_v over_o he_o psalm_n 19.13_o where_o first_o he_o show_v that_o of_o himself_o he_o be_v apt_a to_o fall_v into_o such_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o preserve_v he_o from_o they_o and_o second_o he_o impli_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o good_a cause_n know_v unto_o himself_o suffer_v he_o to_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o presumption_n and_o therefore_o he_o further_o pray_v that_o if_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o such_o sin_n it_o will_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o raise_v he_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o he_o so_o that_o it_o appear_v that_o a_o true_a christian_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n now_o that_o have_v fall_v he_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o receive_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n it_o be_v likewise_o manifest_a for_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n receive_v we_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o child_n than_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o the_o most_o grievous_a sin_n which_o we_o can_v fall_v into_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.38_o 29._o second_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o every_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n upon_o true_a repentance_n 12.31.32_o mat._n 12.31.32_o save_v only_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o final_a impenitency_n matth._n 12.31_o 32._o three_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v no_o fort_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o so_o they_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o also_o presumptuous_a sinner_n repent_v and_o believe_v be_v assure_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n last_o if_o david_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n than_o david_n also_o may_v repent_v and_o receive_v pardon_n see_v he_o be_v true_o justify_v sanctify_a and_o a_o choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n elect_v to_o everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o temptation_n which_o be_v take_v from_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v once_o commit_v willing_o that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n willing_o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o they_o which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o the_o weak_a conscience_n after_o the_o commit_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sin_n diverse_a time_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n that_o he_o never_o true_o repent_v otherwise_o he_o will_v never_o again_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o the_o howsoever_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v into_o diverse_a sin_n through_o want_n of_o care_n and_o experience_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o incident_a to_o any_o of_o this_o number_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o wickedness_n after_o they_o have_v have_v warning_n and_o sufficient_a knowledge_n of_o the_o evil_n thereof_o for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v a_o grievous_a and_o fearful_a case_n to_o be_v thus_o overtake_v and_o to_o be_v so_o besot_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n that_o neither_o instruction_n nor_o our_o own_o experience_n can_v make_v we_o to_o see_v the_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o care_n to_o avoid_v and_o shun_v it_o the_o burn_a child_n as_o the_o proverb_n be_v dread_v the_o fire_n he_o that_o have_v be_v deceive_v and_o thereby_o much_o endamage_v be_v afterward_o more_o wary_a he_o that_o have_v cast_v himself_o into_o any_o grievous_a disease_n through_o some_o unwholesome_a meat_n be_v ever_o after_o more_o careful_a of_o his_o diet_n he_o that_o have_v once_o be_v assault_v by_o his_o enemy_n at_o unaware_o and_o have_v receive_v grisly_a wound_n will_v after_o he_o be_v cure_v go_v better_a arm_a and_o furnish_v that_o he_o may_v not_o again_o be_v overtake_v of_o the_o like_a danger_n and_o therefore_o see_v experience_n of_o all_o other_o evil_n do_v teach_v we_o to_o avoid_v they_o what_o a_o lamentable_a thing_n be_v this_o that_o no_o warning_n will_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n that_o have_v drink_v this_o deadly_a poison_n and_o be_v grievous_o sick_a thereof_o in_o our_o conscience_n we_o shall_v be_v recover_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o pleasant_a taste_n thereof_o to_o swallow_v it_o down_o again_o and_o that_o have_v receive_v grievous_a wound_n we_o shall_v after_o take_v no_o better_a heed_n and_o go_v no_o better_o arm_v and_o prepare_v to_o make_v resistance_n but_o for_o want_v of_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n expose_v ourselves_o again_o to_o the_o like_a danger_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o yet_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o sometime_o mercy_n that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o yet_o be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n through_o our_o great_a frailty_n and_o corruption_n may_v be_v the_o estate_n of_o a_o true_a christian_n and_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n neither_o do_v any_o thing_n privilege_v they_o from_o commit_v that_o sin_n again_o which_o they_o have_v once_o commit_v for_o first_o the_o same_o inbred_a corruption_n still_o dwell_v in_o they_o

and_o be_v ready_a again_o to_o give_v they_o the_o foil_n and_o to_o lead_v they_o captive_a into_o the_o same_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n uphold_v they_o not_o so_o that_o inrespect_n of_o their_o own_o strength_n they_o may_v fall_v again_o as_o in_o former_a time_n second_o the_o same_o cause_n still_o remain_v which_o may_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o fall_v namely_o that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v more_o humble_v and_o more_o serious_o bewail_v their_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v more_o earnest_o implore_v his_o mercy_n and_o he_o more_o manifest_a it_o in_o pardon_v their_o sin_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n three_o howsoever_o this_o be_v not_o usual_a with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v diverse_a time_n into_o a_o sin_n which_o be_v great_a and_o grievous_a yet_o every_o one_o find_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n that_o he_o often_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o be_v not_o so_o heinous_a through_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n as_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n negligent_o and_o careless_o to_o be_v distract_v with_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n to_o fall_v into_o unjust_a anger_n to_o lie_v and_o use_v idle_a communication_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o notwithstanding_o repent_v he_o be_v receive_v unto_o mercy_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o often_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n that_o exclude_v we_o out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o god_n child_n or_o debar_v we_o of_o pardon_n so_o that_o we_o often_o repent_v lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n neither_o do_v the_o scripture_n limit_v and_o restrain_v god_n mereie_v and_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n merit_n to_o the_o pardon_v and_o take_v away_o of_o diverse_a sin_n once_o commit_v but_o extend_v they_o also_o to_o the_o same_o sin_n commit_v diverse_a time_n yea_o to_o all_o sin_n whatsoever_o of_o which_o we_o true_o repent_v chap._n xi_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o these_o sin_n which_o the_o weak_a christian_n have_v fall_v into_o ghost_n of_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o he_o can_v so_o prevail_v than_o he_o will_v false_o accuse_v they_o of_o those_o sin_n which_o they_o never_o commit_v and_o especial_o of_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n take_v advantage_n of_o their_o ignorance_n that_o so_o he_o may_v plunge_v they_o into_o desperation_n and_o utter_o discourage_v they_o from_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n the_o which_o his_o temptation_n be_v so_o usual_a and_o common_a that_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o who_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n if_o they_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n out_o of_o their_o ignorance_n who_o he_o do_v not_o encounter_v with_o this_o weapon_n for_o as_o much_o therefore_o as_o ignorance_n be_v the_o chief_a ground_n of_o this_o temptation_n therefore_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v ourselves_o against_o it_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o sin_n be_v which_o if_o we_o once_o understand_v there_o be_v no_o danger_n of_o be_v foil_v in_o this_o assault_n be_v what_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o general_a denial_n and_o oppugn_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o all_o religion_n of_o which_o the_o understanding_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v persuade_v and_o convict_v proceed_v from_o a_o obstinate_a will_n and_o purpose_a malice_n against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v commit_v of_o two_o sort_n of_o man_n first_o of_o those_o who_o have_v make_v profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o afterward_o become_v apostate_n not_o from_o some_o part_n only_o but_o from_o all_o religion_n condemn_v blaspheme_a and_o persecute_v as_o heretical_a and_o impious_a that_o truth_n which_o before_o they_o profess_v and_o of_o which_o they_o be_v persuade_v and_o thus_o do_v hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n sin_n 1.20_o 1._o tim._n 1.20_o of_o who_o paul_n speak_v 1._o tim._n 1.20_o second_o of_o those_o who_o be_v never_o professor_n thereof_o martyr_n matth._n 12.24.31_o steven_n gardner_n see_v his_o story_n in_o the_o book_n of_o martyr_n who_o conscience_n notwithstanding_o be_v convict_v of_o that_o truth_n which_o they_o do_v oppugn_v a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n matth._n 12.24.31_o and_o in_o many_o of_o the_o learned_a papist_n in_o these_o day_n who_o malicious_o deny_v and_o persecute_v that_o truth_n which_o they_o know_v and_o be_v convict_v of_o §_o sect._n 2_o hereby_o therefore_o it_o appear_v that_o not_o every_o grievous_a sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n sin_n how_o to_o distinguish_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o other_o sin_n for_o thus_o david_n offend_v who_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n nor_o every_o deny_v of_o the_o know_a truth_n if_o it_o proceed_v from_o fear_n and_o infirmity_n and_o not_o from_o malice_n and_o obstinate_a rebellion_n for_o thus_o peter_n sin_v in_o deny_v his_o master_n nor_o all_o kind_n of_o oppose_v and_o persecute_v of_o the_o truth_n if_o it_o be_v not_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o upon_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n for_o thus_o paul_n offend_v before_o his_o conversion_n 1.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.13_o as_o appear_v 1._o tim._n 1.13_o and_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n who_o crucify_v christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n testify_v 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o nor_o all_o malicious_a oppose_v against_o every_o know_a truth_n but_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o general_a and_o all_o true_a religion_n for_o this_o sin_n be_v a_o universal_a apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o not_o only_o a_o defection_n from_o some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o so_o that_o though_o a_o man_n sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o of_o malice_n though_o he_o deny_v the_o truth_n through_o fear_n and_o weakness_n though_o he_o persecute_v it_o through_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n though_o he_o witting_o oppose_v against_o and_o willing_o persecute_v some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o and_o yet_o hold_v and_o profess_v the_o general_a howsoever_o he_o have_v most_o heinous_o offend_v yet_o he_o have_v not_o commit_v this_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o exclude_v from_o repentance_n nor_o upon_o his_o repentance_n from_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n whereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o these_o poor_a christian_n which_o labour_n under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v mere_o delude_v by_o satan_n false_a suggestion_n and_o gross_o abuse_v through_o their_o own_o ignorance_n when_o as_o he_o make_v they_o believe_v that_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o let_v such_o know_v to_o their_o comfort_n that_o so_o long_o as_o they_o will_v not_o commit_v this_o sin_n or_o fear_v lest_o they_o have_v already_o fall_v into_o it_o they_o be_v as_o yet_o most_o free_a from_o it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o do_v of_o infirmity_n or_o at_o unaware_o but_o upon_o a_o malicious_a will_n clear_a knowledge_n and_o settle_a resolution_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o poor_a christian_n be_v ready_a to_o complain_v that_o he_o be_v continual_o trouble_v with_o impious_a thought_n suggestion_n of_o impious_a and_o blasphemous_a suggestion_n and_o horrible_a blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o fear_v to_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o answer_v as_o before_o that_o see_v these_o thought_n be_v a_o trouble_n unto_o he_o and_o see_v he_o fear_v to_o commit_v this_o sin_n thereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o he_o be_v not_o fall_v into_o it_o as_o appeareth_z by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v second_o he_o be_v to_o know_v that_o his_o state_n be_v common_a with_o god_n faithful_a child_n who_o be_v thus_o vex_v especial_o in_o the_o conflict_n of_o temptation_n and_o before_o they_o have_v receive_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v entire_o to_o love_v he_o again_o neither_o need_v this_o to_o seem_v strange_a unto_o any_o who_o consider_v of_o that_o mass_n of_o natural_a corruption_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o even_o after_o regeneration_n which_o continual_o boil_v and_o foam_v up_o the_o filthy_a scumine_fw-la of_o wicked_a thought_n and_o blasphemous_a imagination_n and_o of_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n satan_n who_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o tempt_v we_o by_o his_o suggestion_n to_o the_o

most_o horrible_a and_o outrageous_a sin_n if_o not_o in_o hope_n to_o overcome_v we_o yet_o at_o least_o to_o vex_v and_o trouble_v us._n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n for_n the_o holy_a man_n job_n who_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o tempt_v unto_o fearful_a blasphemy_n but_o though_o we_o can_v keep_v the_o devil_n from_o assault_v we_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o hey_o rather_o let_v we_o be_v move_v hereby_o with_o more_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n to_o withstand_v he_o for_o if_o we_o resist_v he_o he_o will_v flee_v from_o us._n jam_fw-la 4.7_o 4.7_o jam._n 4.7_o but_o in_o this_o our_o resistance_n two_o thing_n especial_o must_v be_v observe_v the_o first_o be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o must_v give_v he_o the_o repulse_n which_o be_v partly_o by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o beat_v back_o the_o temptation_n by_o prove_v the_o wickedness_n thereof_o by_o some_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n according_a to_o our_o saviour_n example_n and_o partly_o by_o lift_v up_o our_o mind_n unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n desire_v strength_n to_o withstand_v the_o temptation_n second_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o revolve_v the_o temptation_n in_o our_o mind_n but_o present_o repel_v it_o lest_o these_o hellish_a spark_n take_v hold_v of_o the_o tinder_n of_o our_o corruption_n do_v at_o length_n inflame_v we_o with_o horrible_a wickedness_n which_o at_o their_o first_o fall_v might_n easy_o have_v be_v extinguish_v and_o if_o we_o thus_o speedy_o repel_v these_o horrible_a blasphemy_n suggest_v by_o satan_n they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o but_o unto_o he_o from_o who_o they_o proceed_v and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o fault_n and_o punishment_n chap._n xii_o argument_n to_o prove_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n ground_v upon_o god_n will_n and_o immutabilitie_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n which_o concern_v our_o sanctification_n perseverance_n satan_n temptation_n move_v the_o christian_n to_o doubt_n of_o his_o perseverance_n now_o in_o the_o last_o place_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o our_o perseverance_n which_o he_o impugn_v with_o no_o less_o subtlety_n and_o violence_n for_o though_o the_o christian_n man_n have_v attain_v to_o some_o assurance_n that_o he_o be_v elect_v call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_a yet_o satan_n will_v not_o give_v he_o over_o but_o labour_v to_o persuade_v he_o that_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o he_o may_v final_o fall_v away_o and_o become_v a_o reprobate_n let_v it_o be_v grant_v will_n he_o say_v that_o thy_o state_n now_o be_v such_o as_o thou_o suppose_v yet_o thou_o be_v in_o no_o safety_n neither_o can_v thou_o promise_v unto_o thyself_o any_o assurance_n of_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n see_v those_o only_o which_o continue_v unto_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v save_v 24.3_o matth._n 24.3_o whereas_o thou_o have_v no_o 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hope_v to_o make_v resistance_n who_o be_v full_a of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v they_o vanquish_v who_o be_v strong_a champion_n and_o do_v thou_o who_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a hope_n for_o victory_n be_v they_o allure_v by_o satan_n temptation_n to_o commit_v sin_n and_o fall_v from_o god_n who_o can_v free_o will_v the_o good_a and_o will_v the_o evil_a and_o can_v thou_o hope_v to_o perseruer_n and_o continue_v constant_a who_o will_n be_v captive_v and_o overrule_v by_o thy_o corruption_n consider_v further_o thy_o mutability_n and_o unconstancy_n thy_o exceed_a weakness_n and_o frailty_n thy_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n set_v before_o thou_o the_o mighty_a power_n the_o subtle_a policy_n the_o vigilant_a watchfulness_n and_o unwearied_a diligence_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o continual_o assault_v thou_o and_o then_o think_v with_o thyself_o if_o there_o be_v any_o possibility_n that_o thy_o weakness_n shall_v withstand_v their_o power_n thy_o ignorant_a simplicity_n their_o prudent_a wisdom_n and_o thy_o careless_a negligence_n their_o careful_a diligence_n last_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o manifold_a example_n which_o thou_o have_v both_o read_v and_o see_v of_o such_o as_o have_v be_v of_o great_a gift_n and_o grace_n and_o make_v a_o much_o fair_a show_n than_o thou_o of_o holiness_n towards_o god_n and_o righteousness_n towards_o man_n who_o notwithstanding_o have_v final_o fall_v away_o and_o become_v reprobate_n and_o therefore_o why_o may_v not_o thou_o be_v one_o of_o this_o number_n see_v then_o the_o case_n thus_o stand_v do_v not_o foolish_o flatter_v thyself_o with_o a_o vain_a hope_n that_o because_o thou_o be_v elect_v call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_a therefore_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o now_o thou_o be_v elect_v yet_o hereafter_o thou_o may_v become_v a_o reprobate_n though_o today_o thou_o be_v a_o child_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o favour_n yet_o to_o morrow_n thou_o may_v through_o thy_o sin_n be_v a_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o in_o god_n displeasure_n be_v reject_v though_o now_o thou_o be_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n thou_o may_v become_v a_o limb_n of_o satan_n and_o though_o now_o thou_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o with_o all_o the_o grace_n and_o gift_n thereof_o yet_o by_o thy_o sin_n thou_o may_v easy_o loose_v both_o it_o and_o they_o and_o be_v whole_o and_o final_o give_v over_o to_o run_v on_o thy_o former_a wickedness_n unto_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n §_o sect._n 2_o and_o thus_o do_v satan_n persuade_v the_o christian_n man_n to_o doubt_v of_o his_o perseverance_n temptation_n the_o general_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v the_o christian_n against_o the_o former_a temptation_n the_o which_o temptation_n if_o we_o will_v withstand_v it_o behove_v we_o not_o to_o ground_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n upon_o our_o own_o resolution_n strength_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v for_o these_o be_v altogether_o insufficient_a to_o uphold_v we_o against_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o be_v far_o more_o strong_a than_o we_o but_o whole_o distrust_v in_o our_o own_o ability_n let_v we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o who_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v so_o also_o have_v we_o our_o growth_n and_o perseverance_n in_o they_o from_o he_o only_o and_o so_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o perseverance_n notwithstanding_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o inconstancy_n for_o it_o be_v god_n which_o stablish_v we_o in_o christ_n 1.21_o 2._o cor._n 1.21_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 1.21_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o we_o we_o may_v every_o hour_n fall_v away_o yet_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o continue_v in_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v maugre_o the_o malice_n and_o power_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n for_o we_o stand_v not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o be_v keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n 1.4_o 1._o pet._n 1.4_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o pet._n 1.4_o though_o we_o shall_v every_o day_n loose_v everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n through_o negligence_n or_o sell_v it_o away_o for_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n if_o it_o be_v in_o our_o own_o hand_n yet_o all_o this_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o disinherit_v we_o of_o our_o heavenly_a pattrimonie_n for_o it_o be_v not_o at_o our_o own_o disposition_n but_o our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n 3.3_o col._n 3.3_o as_o it_o be_v col._n 3.3_o and_o therefore_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v as_o weak_a as_o reed_n and_o as_o unconstant_a and_o changeable_a as_o the_o wind_n and_o weather_n yet_o be_v we_o ten_o thousand_o time_n

of_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o ten_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o god_n continual_a aid_n in_o all_o trial_n and_o temptation_n aid_n the_o ten_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n continual_a aid_n for_o if_o he_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o strengthen_v and_o support_v we_o we_o can_v never_o final_o be_v overthrow_v but_o though_o we_o fall_v yet_o we_o shall_v not_o fall_v away_o but_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o again_o in_o despite_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n for_o god_n be_v faithful_a and_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n but_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n with_o the_o temptation_n 10.13_o 1._o cor._n 10.13_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o 2.9_o 2._o pet._n 2.9_o and_o he_o know_v to_o deliver_v the_o godly_a out_o of_o temptation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2._o pet._n 2.9_o and_o therefore_o be_v our_o weakness_n never_o so_o great_a yet_o let_v we_o not_o fear_v our_o final_a fall_v away_o but_o know_v who_o we_o have_v believe_v let_v we_o persuade_v ourselves_o of_o our_o perseverance_n know_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o we_o have_v commit_v unto_o he_o 1.12_o 2._o tim._n 1.12_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o tim._n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 6_o and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n draw_v from_o god_n nature_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o action_n towards_o we_o faith_n the_o eleven_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v undoubted_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o perseverance_n the_o second_o sort_n of_o argument_n may_v be_v take_v from_o ourselves_o and_o first_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o true_a faith_n wherewith_o we_o be_v endue_v which_o be_v not_o temporary_a but_o constant_a and_o permanent_a for_o he_o that_o have_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n be_v like_o the_o house_n build_v upon_o the_o rock_n which_o neither_o the_o rain_n nor_o flood_n nor_o wind_n can_v overthrow_v matth._n 7.24_o 25_o 16.18_o matth._n 7.24.25_o and_o 16.18_o neither_o shall_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n overcome_v he_o chap._n 16._o vers_fw-la 18_o he_o be_v like_o the_o good_a ground_n in_o which_o the_o seed_n fall_v be_v not_o steal_v away_o nor_o choke_v up_o nor_o wither_v for_o want_v of_o root_n but_o he_o receive_v the_o seed_n and_o keep_v it_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n with_o patience_n 8.15_o luk._n 8.15_o as_o it_o be_v luk._n 8.15_o and_o contrariwise_o it_o be_v a_o most_o undoubted_a mark_n of_o a_o hypocrite_n who_o never_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a faith_n when_o as_o his_o faith_n be_v temporary_a and_o he_o fall_v away_o according_a to_o that_o 1._o joh._n 2.19_o they_o go_v out_o from_o we_o but_o they_o be_v not_o of_o we_o 2.19_o 1._o joh._n 2.19_o for_o if_o they_o have_v be_v of_o we_o they_o will_v have_v continue_v with_o us._n but_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o they_o be_v not_o all_o of_o us._n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o second_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o example_n of_o those_o who_o have_v grievous_o fall_v and_o yet_o have_v continue_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n 51.10.11_o the_o twelve_o reason_n take_v from_o example_n psal_n 51.10.11_o and_o have_v be_v raise_v and_o restore_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o thus_o do_v david_n fall_v and_o that_o most_o grievous_o and_o yet_o be_v not_o deprive_v of_o god_n spirit_n as_o appear_v psal_n 51.10.11_o thus_o do_v peter_n fall_v by_o deny_v his_o master_n noah_n by_o drunkenness_n lot_n by_o incest_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o deprive_v of_o those_o grace_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v howsoever_o for_o the_o time_n they_o be_v much_o eclipse_v and_o weaken_v neither_o be_v they_o reject_v by_o god_n but_o upon_o their_o true_a repentance_n be_v receive_v into_o his_o former_a love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 8_o the_o last_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o weakness_n and_o inability_n of_o the_o cause_n which_o shall_v hinder_v our_o perseverance_n and_o make_v we_o fall_v away_o 1.35_o the_o last_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o inability_n of_o the_o cause_n which_o shall_v hinder_v our_o perseverance_n rom._n 1.35_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n so_o powerful_a but_o it_o be_v altogether_o too_o weak_a to_o work_v this_o defection_n for_o first_o affliction_n can_v deprive_v we_o of_o grace_n nor_o hinder_v our_o perseverance_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.35_o for_o though_o they_o be_v the_o fiery_a trial_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o burn_v we_o but_o refine_v we_o from_o our_o dross_n neither_o do_v they_o hinder_v our_o salvation_n but_o rather_o cause_n unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o et_fw-fr ernall_a weight_n of_o glory_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 4.17_o 4.17_o 2._o cor._n 4.17_o nor_o yet_o our_o flesh_n for_o though_o it_o be_v never_o so_o strong_a yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o will_v in_o the_o end_n mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o not_o the_o world_n for_o our_o captain_n christ_n have_v overcome_v it_o not_o only_o for_o himself_o but_o also_o for_o his_o member_n joh._n 16.33_o yea_o and_o he_o enable_v we_o also_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o overcome_v it_o 5.4_o john_n 16.33_o 1._o joh._n 5.4_o for_o all_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n overcom_v the_o world_n and_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n that_o overcom_v the_o world_n even_o our_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o joh._n 5.4_o not_o the_o devil_n for_o if_o we_o resist_v he_o 5.18_o jam._n 4.7_o 1._o joh._n 5.18_o he_o will_v flee_v from_o we_o jam._n 4.7_o and_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o and_o the_o wicked_a one_o touch_v he_o not_o 1._o joh._n 5.18_o not_o our_o sin_n for_o they_o be_v punish_v and_o full_o satisfy_v for_o in_o christ_n and_o if_o we_o sin_v we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n 2._o 1._o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n 1._o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o and_o for_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n though_o it_o dwell_v in_o we_o yet_o it_o shall_v not_o reign_v in_o we_o rom._n 6.12_o though_o we_o fall_v into_o it_o 3.9_o rom._n 6.12_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o yet_o not_o with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n 1._o joh._n 3.9_o for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n sin_v not_o but_o his_o corrupt_a flesh_n dwell_v in_o he_o 7._o rom._n 7._o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 7._o not_o any_o temptation_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v faithful_a and_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n 10.13_o 1._o cor._n 10.13_o but_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n unto_o it_o 1._o cor._n 10.13_o not_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n 8.38.39_o rom._n 8.38.39_o rom._n 8.38.39_o for_o all_o thing_n whatsoever_o shall_v be_v so_o dispose_v by_o the_o wise_a providence_n of_o god_n that_o though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o hurtful_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o apt_a to_o draw_v we_o from_o god_n yet_o they_o shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a unto_o they_o which_o love_n god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.28_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o prove_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n both_o by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o also_o infallible_a reason_n i_o have_v purpose_v as_o in_o the_o other_o point_n go_v before_o to_o have_v answer_v such_o objection_n as_o be_v common_o suggest_v by_o satan_n and_o stiff_o urge_v by_o his_o instrument_n the_o popish_a rabble_n against_o this_o truth_n and_o according_o have_v almost_o finish_v that_o which_o i_o intend_v but_o diverse_a reason_n move_v i_o to_o desist_v from_o my_o purpose_n as_o first_o and_o especial_o his_o earnest_a desire_n who_o be_v at_o the_o chief_a charge_n of_o print_v these_o my_o labour_n who_o fear_v that_o the_o greatness_n and_o dearness_n of_o the_o book_n may_v be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o the_o sale_n thereof_o entreat_v i_o to_o forbear_v the_o publish_n of_o this_o controversy_n which_o be_v somewhat_o long_o will_v have_v increase_v the_o volume_n and_o consequent_o the_o price_n to_o 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tit._n 2.14_o who_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n 2.14_o tit._n 2.14_o that_o be_v free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n to_o which_o we_o be_v subject_a and_o purge_v we_o to_o be_v a_o peculiar_a people_n unto_o himself_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n six_o our_o sanctification_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n itself_o what_o be_v it_o else_o but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n begin_v increase_v and_o finish_v by_o his_o gracious_a spirit_n god_n that_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n what_o be_v the_o grace_n in_o we_o but_o god_n free_a and_o undeserued_a gift_n what_o be_v our_o best_a work_n but_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o

and_o shall_v be_v save_v notwithstanding_o that_o they_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n nor_o indeavor_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o life_n then_o be_v it_o not_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o a_o presumptuous_a fantasy_n and_o a_o secure_a and_o carnal_a imagination_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o word_n and_o therefore_o it_o do_v not_o bear_v witness_n nor_o give_v any_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v save_v which_o god_n word_n pronounce_v to_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o damnation_n when_o therefore_o this_o testimony_n be_v give_v in_o a_o faithful_a man_n and_o agreeable_a to_o god_n word_n it_o be_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o seal_v we_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o that_o we_o believe_v according_a to_o that_o ephesian_n 1.13_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1.13_o eph._n 1.13_o that_o after_o the_o faithful_a have_v receive_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n even_o the_o gospel_n of_o their_o salvation_n and_o believe_v therein_o they_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n but_o those_o who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o hear_v the_o gospel_n preach_v and_o when_o they_o hear_v it_o do_v not_o believe_v it_o nor_o apply_v it_o to_o themselves_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n nor_o bring_v forth_o any_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o a_o holy_a and_o christian_a life_n they_o have_v neither_o faith_n nor_o god_n spirit_n and_o therefore_o if_o they_o have_v any_o persuasion_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n it_o be_v not_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o their_o own_o fantasy_n and_o a_o vain_a opinion_n arise_v from_o carnal_a security_n and_o presumption_n §_o sect._n 6_o second_o spirit_n another_o mean_n to_o discern_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n may_v hereby_o be_v know_v first_o in_o that_o it_o thorough_o persuade_v the_o faithful_a of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n second_o by_o the_o manner_n of_o persuade_v they_o three_o by_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o testimony_n and_o persuasion_n for_o the_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o only_o give_v this_o bare_a testimony_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v adopt_a and_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o also_o do_v full_o persuade_v we_o hereof_o as_o be_v a_o thing_n most_o certain_a and_o without_o question_n so_o 1_o cor._n 2.12_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 2.12_o 1._o cor._n 2.12_o that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n and_o eph._n 1._o 17_o 18._o god_n spirit_n be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n 1.17.18_o eph._n 1.17.18_o which_o do_v inlighten_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v know_v what_o the_o hope_n be_v of_o his_o call_n and_o what_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o glorious_a inheritance_n be_v in_o the_o saint_n and_o what_o be_v the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o his_o power_n particular_o towards_o we_o that_o believe_v according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o his_o mighty_a power_n so_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v 3.24_o 1._o joh._n 3.24_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o christ_n abide_v in_o we_o even_o by_o the_o spirit_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o 1._o joh._n 3.24_o so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v god_n spirit_n &_o thereby_o be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o chap._n 4.13_o hereby_o know_v we_o that_o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o 4.13_o and_o 4.13_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v so_o steadfast_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n that_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o be_v firm_o persuade_v that_o nothing_o can_v separate_v he_o from_o it_o 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o so_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n thorough_o persuade_v the_o faithful_a that_o they_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v whereas_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n spirit_n may_v well_o have_v a_o fond_a opinion_n and_o a_o foolish_a conceit_n that_o they_o be_v high_o in_o god_n love_n and_o elect_v to_o salvation_n through_o carnal_a security_n and_o vain_a presumption_n but_o they_o be_v never_o thorough_o persuade_v hereof_o for_o when_o any_o affliction_n of_o body_n or_o mind_n be_v inflict_v on_o they_o their_o vain_a persuasion_n vanish_v away_o and_o nothing_o remain_v but_o doubt_v which_o in_o the_o end_n bring_v they_o to_o utter_v desperation_n but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v take_v occasion_n to_o discourage_v the_o weak_a christian_a and_o to_o persuade_v he_o that_o he_o have_v not_o god_n spirit_n see_v he_o do_v not_o feel_v in_o himself_o this_o firm_a persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o his_o election_n and_o salvation_n feeling_n the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o always_o discern_v in_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o god_n spirit_n do_v thorough_o persuade_v although_o not_o at_o all_o time_n neither_o in_o our_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n for_o immediate_o after_o our_o conversion_n when_o we_o be_v new_o regenerate_v and_o like_o new_a bear_v babe_n in_o christ_n the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v but_o weak_a in_o we_o and_o we_o be_v not_o skilful_a in_o understand_v this_o heavenly_a language_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v altogether_o unacquainted_a but_o the_o spirit_n wax_v strong_a in_o we_o and_o we_o grow_v to_o a_o ripe_a age_n in_o christ_n do_v cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o testify_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o we_o then_o be_v better_o acquaint_v with_o this_o heavenly_a speech_n do_v well_o understand_v and_o be_v thorough_o persuade_v thereby_o and_o second_o when_o the_o poor_a christian_a who_o have_v receive_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v exercise_v in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n the_o hideous_a noise_n of_o satan_n temptation_n which_o like_a canonshot_n sound_v in_o his_o ear_n and_o the_o tumultuous_a outcry_n of_o his_o own_o passion_n do_v so_o disturb_v and_o whole_o possess_v he_o that_o he_o can_v not_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n persuade_v he_o that_o he_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n till_o the_o skirmish_n be_v past_a and_o the_o noise_n of_o temptation_n cease_v and_o then_o again_o as_o in_o former_a time_n he_o hear_v to_o his_o comfort_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n persuade_v he_o of_o god_n love_n and_o hereby_o he_o be_v again_o assure_v thereof_o so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o judge_v of_o the_o have_v of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o christian_a infancy_n and_o spiritual_a nonage_n nor_o yet_o according_a to_o our_o present_a sense_n in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n but_o when_o we_o be_v come_v to_o perfect_a age_n and_o when_o the_o conflict_n of_o temptation_n be_v cease_v second_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n persuade_v we_o of_o his_o love_n and_o our_o election_n be_v know_v by_o the_o manner_n whereby_o it_o persuade_v we_o namely_o it_o persuade_v we_o hereof_o with_o argument_n ground_v upon_o god_n word_n and_o draw_v not_o from_o any_o worthiness_n in_o ourselves_o but_o from_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o underserued_a mercy_n and_o from_o the_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n whereas_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n never_o use_v such_o reason_n but_o either_o move_v we_o to_o a_o bare_a and_o vain_a opinion_n which_o have_v no_o ground_n at_o all_o but_o self-love_n which_o make_v man_n easy_o believe_v that_o which_o they_o desire_v or_o else_o with_o some_o argument_n draw_v from_o some_o outward_a common_a benefit_n bestow_v indifferent_o upon_o the_o good_a and_o bad_a or_o last_o from_o a_o pharisaical_a conceit_n and_o false_a opinion_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o desert_n §_o sect._n 7_o last_o thereof_o the_o 3._o mean_n to_o discern_v the_o spirit_n namely_o by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v know_v and_o discern_v by_o the_o effect_n thereof_o for_o after_o that_o it_o have_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n we_o be_v move_v thereby_o to_o trust_v whole_o in_o god_n and_o to_o love_v he_o as_o our_o gracious_a father_n from_o which_o love_n proceed_v a_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n because_o thereby_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v dishonour_v &_o displease_v with_o we_o and_o a_o

this_o inward_a fight_n within_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o christ_n be_v come_v to_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n for_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n as_o it_o be_v john_n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o seven_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v new_a obedience_n 2.5_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v new_a obedience_n 1._o joh._n 2.5_o when_o as_o he_o apply_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o keep_n of_o god_n commanmaundement_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o any_o man_n keep_v god_n word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_a in_o deed_n and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o john_n 2.5_o and_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o have_v know_v he_o 6.10_o chap._n 3._o v._n 6.10_o as_o it_o be_v chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 6._o so_o vers_fw-la 10._o in_o this_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n know_v and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o a_o mark_n of_o the_o child_n of_o darkness_n but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o that_o exact_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o law_n for_o thereby_o none_o live_v can_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n but_o rather_o of_o reprobation_n and_o damnation_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o evangelical_a obedience_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n with_o which_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v so_o whole_o possess_v that_o after_o their_o true_a conversion_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o they_o shall_v fall_v into_o any_o know_a sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v the_o obedience_n which_o the_o gospel_n require_v and_o of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o thus_o we_o never_o sin_v but_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n namely_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n this_o be_v that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v accept_v as_o though_o it_o be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n who_o he_o tender_o love_v 3.17_o mal._n 3.17_o as_o he_o profess_v mal._n 3.17_o and_o therefore_o measure_v our_o obedience_n not_o according_a to_o our_o action_n but_o according_a to_o our_o offection_n and_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v §_o sect._n 8_o but_o yet_o that_o we_o may_v not_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o counterfeit_a show_n entire_a the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o entire_a we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o evangelical_a obedience_n have_v these_o property_n first_o it_o must_v be_v total_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o of_o the_o object_n that_o be_v we_o must_v not_o share_v ourselves_o between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n give_v one_o the_o tongue_n the_o other_o the_o heart_n one_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o the_o other_o our_o inward_a affection_n but_o we_o must_v perform_v our_o obedience_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n yea_o with_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n for_o though_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v but_o in_o part_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n unregenerate_a and_o unsanctified_a howsoever_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v spread_v likewise_o and_o mix_v therewith_o throughout_o the_o whole_a body_n &_o soul_n and_o therefore_o though_o all_o our_o obedience_n savour_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v mingle_v with_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o it_o do_v proceed_v from_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n because_o regeneration_n from_o which_o it_o proceed_v be_v not_o of_o any_o part_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o also_o it_o must_v be_v total_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o with_o herod_n we_o observe_v many_o thing_n if_o we_o nourish_v willing_o any_o one_o sin_n take_v therein_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n but_o we_o must_v desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o forsake_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n for_o if_o we_o nourish_v one_o sin_n in_o our_o heart_n it_o will_v open_v a_o door_n to_o let_v in_o more_o when_o we_o be_v tempt_v unto_o they_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o herod_n and_o judas_n the_o one_o harbour_v incest_n the_o other_o covetousness_n if_o we_o neglect_v willing_o obedience_n to_o one_o precept_n of_o god_n law_n it_o will_v so_o harden_v our_o heart_n and_o fear_v our_o conscience_n that_o soon_o after_o we_o shall_v neglect_v all_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v have_v our_o obedience_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n we_o must_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n psal_n 119.6_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n constant_a psal_n 119.6_o jam._n 2.10_o the_o second_o property_n that_o it_o must_v be_v perpetual_a and_o constant_a for_o he_o that_o fail_v in_o one_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o as_o it_o be_v jam._n 2.10_o second_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perpetual_a continue_v in_o a_o constant_a course_n from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n for_o we_o be_v not_o to_o judge_v of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o by_o one_o or_o two_o or_o many_o action_n whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_a but_o 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from_o this_o desire_n proceed_v a_o settle_a purpose_n of_o heart_n and_o a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n the_o which_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_n be_v join_v with_o the_o diligent_a use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o our_o desire_n three_o when_o as_o this_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v hinder_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n there_o follow_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v a_o spiritual_a combat_n wherein_o he_o struggle_v and_o strive_v to_o withstand_v their_o temptation_n and_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o he_o prevail_v and_o foil_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n than_o there_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o 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