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careful_a to_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v in_o all_o thy_o servant_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o etc._n etc._n o_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n pour_v on_o we_o the_o holy_a spirit_n o_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n send_v we_o the_o promise_a spirit_n from_o the_o father_n o_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n grant_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o peace_n our_o father_n which_o be_v heaven_n etc._n etc._n create_v in_o we_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v right_a spirit_n in_o our_o bowel_n cast_v we_o not_o away_o from_o thy_o face_n o_o lord_n and_o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o we_o restore_v unto_o we_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o confirm_v we_o with_o thy_o principal_a spirit_n the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n enlighten_v our_o sense_n and_o heart_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n we_o commend_v to_o thou_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a for_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o to_o do_v true_a penance_n for_o they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v perfect_o purify_v from_o they_o before_o we_o depart_v hence_o out_o of_o this_o mortal_a body_n of_o ourselves_o o_o lord_n we_o be_v corrupt_v and_o blind_a in_o our_o affection_n and_o desire_n if_o we_o rely_v on_o our_o own_o judgement_n easy_o seduce_v into_o error_n easy_o overcome_v by_o temptation_n wherefore_o to_o thou_o o_o holy_a spirit_n we_o whole_o offer_v and_o commit_v the_o guidance_n of_o our_o soul_n defend_v and_o keep_v we_o thy_o servant_n from_o all_o evil_a teach_v and_o illuminate_v our_o mind_n strengthen_v our_o weak_a spirit_n against_o inordinate_a pusillanimity_n and_o superfluous_a scruple_n of_o conscience_n and_o keep_v we_o humble_a that_o we_o fall_v not_o into_o presumption_n give_v we_o a_o right_a faith_n unmovable_a hope_n and_o perfect_a charity_n that_o we_o may_v sweet_o delight_v in_o thou_o and_o everywhere_o fulfil_v thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n who_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o the_o father_n and_o son_n one_o god_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o do_v send_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o thy_o church_n and_o do_v promise_v that_o he_o shall_v abide_v with_o it_o for_o ever_o let_v the_o same_o spirit_n lead_v we_o to_o all_o truth_n defend_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n enrich_v we_o with_o his_o gift_n refresh_v we_o with_o his_o comfort_n and_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n for_o ever_o and_o grant_v o_o bountiful_a lord_n the_o donor_n of_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n that_o we_o may_v prepare_v our_o heart_n for_o his_o holy_a inspiration_n may_v diligent_o hearken_v to_o clear_o discover_v believe_v and_o obey_v his_o godly_a motion_n may_v never_o quench_v never_o grieve_v this_o holy_a spirit_n but_o live_v in_o he_o may_v by_o he_o be_v seal_v to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n who_o live_v and_o reign_v world_n without_o end_n amen_n o_o bless_a spirit_n the_o almighty_a paraclete_n the_o communication_n bond_n and_o union_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n the_o conduit_n convey_v to_o we_o all_o that_o we_o receive_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n the_o dear_a pledge_n and_o token_n of_o our_o absent_a lord_n until_o his_o bless_a return_n by_o who_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v enliven_v which_o do_v true_o live_v and_o who_o delight_n be_v to_o reside_v and_o converse_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o simple_a which_o thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o consecrate_v as_o temple_n to_o thyself_o come_v gracious_a spirit_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o descend_v from_o heaven_n into_o our_o heart_n wait_v for_o thy_o comfort_n and_o so_o fit_v we_o for_o thy_o own_o self_n that_o through_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o compassion_n our_o meanness_n may_v be_v accept_v of_o thy_o greatness_n and_o our_o weakness_n of_o thy_o strength_n sanctify_v the_o temple_n of_o our_o body_n and_o consecrate_v they_o for_o thy_o own_o habitation_n make_v glad_a with_o thy_o presence_n our_o soul_n that_o long_o after_o thou_o make_v ready_a a_o mansion_n fit_a for_o thyself_o adorn_v thy_o bride-chamber_n furnish_v thy_o rest_a place_n with_o the_o variety_n of_o thy_o own_o gift_n and_o grace_n drive_v out_o from_o thence_o whatsoever_o be_v old_a and_o fade_a renew_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o workmanship_n with_o beauty_n incorruptible_a for_o ever_o convey_v into_o we_o heavenly_a light_n heat_n and_o motion_n that_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o
just_a judgement_n we_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n that_o we_o may_v chastise_v our_o body_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o subjection_n and_o that_o we_o may_v no_o more_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n but_o by_o the_o spirit_n mortify_v the_o deed_n thereof_o we_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n that_o we_o may_v voluntary_o forbear_v the_o pleasure_n and_o custom_n of_o this_o life_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v give_v ourselves_o without_o interruption_n to_o the_o painful_a exercise_n of_o penance_n we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o that_o we_o may_v bewail_v our_o sin_n in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n and_o humble_a our_o soul_n before_o thou_o in_o watch_n and_o prayer_n weep_v and_o mourning_n night-exercise_n and_o solitude_n we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o that_o take_v revenge_n on_o ourselves_o we_o may_v break_v off_o our_o sin_n by_o fasting_n and_o abstain_v from_o thing_n grateful_a and_o pleasant_a to_o our_o sense_n we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o etc._n etc._n that_o we_o may_v ready_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o contempt_n and_o disgrace_n from_o man_n thereby_o to_o take_v revenge_n upon_o our_o pride_n and_o wickedness_n against_o thou_o we_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n that_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o our_o own_o face_n we_o may_v confess_v our_o sin_n to_o the_o minister_n thou_o have_v appoint_v that_o we_o may_v more_o easy_o obtain_v pardon_n from_o thou_o we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o that_o we_o may_v free_o confess_v to_o our_o neighbour_n the_o wrong_n we_o have_v do_v they_o and_o humble_o beg_v pardon_n of_o they_o restore_v what_o we_o have_v wrongful_o take_v or_o withhold_v from_o they_o and_o make_v reparation_n for_o any_o loss_n thereby_o to_o escape_v thy_o just_a revenge_n upon_o we_o we_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n that_o we_o may_v free_o forgive_v other_o trespass_n against_o we_o or_o any_o satisfaction_n due_a from_o they_o to_o we_o whereby_o we_o may_v have_v hope_n that_o thou_o will_v forgive_v we_o against_o thou_o we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o that_o we_o may_v break_v off_o our_o sin_n by_o alm_n and_o our_o transgression_n by_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o poor_a that_o we_o feed_v the_o hungry_a clothe_v the_o naked_a visit_v the_o sick_a forgive_v our_o enemy_n and_o show_v mercy_n to_o all_o whereby_o we_o may_v the_o more_o easy_o obtain_v mercy_n from_o thou_o we_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n that_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n we_o may_v hereafter_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o all_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o penance_n in_o due_a season_n and_o that_o we_o may_v work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o that_o thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o afflict_v and_o purge_v we_o here_o and_o spare_v we_o eternal_o hereafter_o we_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n that_o go_v with_o confidence_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v it_o in_o a_o acceptable_a time_n we_o sinner_n beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v we_o o_o lamb_n of_o god_n who_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n spare_v we_o good_a lord._n o_o lamb_n of_o god_n who_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n hear_v we_o good_a lord._n o_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o christ_n hear_v we_o ______o o_n christ_n hearken_v to_o we_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o christ_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o lord_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o psalm_n o_o lord_n deal_v not_o with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o sin_n nor_o reward_v we_o according_a to_o our_o iniquity_n o_o lord_n remember_v not_o our_o former_a transgression_n let_v thy_o mercy_n speedy_o prevent_v we_o for_o we_o be_v bring_v very_o low_a help_v we_o o_o lord_n our_o saviour_n and_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n deliver_v we_o and_o be_v merciful_a to_o our_o transgression_n cleanse_v we_o o_o lord_n from_o our_o secret_a sin_n and_o keep_v we_o from_o other_o man_n sin_n remember_v not_o our_o offence_n o_o lord_n nor_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o forefather_n neither_o take_v thou_o vengeance_n on_o our_o sin_n deliver_v not_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o devour_a beast_n and_o forget_v not_o the_o soul_n of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n for_o ever_o o_o lord_n turn_v away_o thy_o face_n from_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n restore_v unto_o we_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o establish_v we_o with_o thy_o principal_a spirit_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o o_o benign_a etc._n etc._n or_o this._n o_o lord_n correct_v we_o not_o in_o thy_o anger_n neither_o chastise_v we_o in_o thy_o fury_n we_o acknowledge_v our_o iniquity_n against_o ourselves_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n that_o thou_o may_v forgive_v the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n o_o lord_n all_o our_o desire_n be_v before_o thou_o and_o our_o sigh_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o have_v mercy-upon_a we_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n blot_v out_o all_o our_o transgression_n thou_o shall_v arise_v o_o lord_n and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o for_o it_o be_v time_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o yea_o the_o time_n be_v come_v if_o thou_o shall_v be_v extreme_a to_o mark_v what_o be_v do_v amiss_o o_o lord_n who_o can_v stand_v enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n o_o lord_n for_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o flesh_n live_v be_v justify_v o_o benign_a etc._n etc._n let_v we_o pray_v a_o collect._n most_o gracious_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o blessing_n who_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n nor_o despise_v the_o tear_n of_o the_o penitent_a favourable_o receive_v this_o our_o confession_n and_o effectual_o move_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a contrition_n that_o be_v pardon_v the_o evil_n we_o have_v presume_v to_o do_v we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o evil_n we_o deserve_v to_o suffer_v and_o assist_v by_o thy_o grace_n may_v bestow_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o our_o day_n in_o a_o more_o perfect_a denial_n of_o our_o corrupt_a inclination_n and_o more_o constant_a attendance_n to_o thy_o glorious_a promise_n through_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o collect._n o_o benign_a lord_n pour_fw-fr we_o beseech_v thou_o thy_o grace_n into_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o restrain_v our_o sin_n by_o voluntary_a chastisement_n may_v rather_o be_v afflict_v with_o some_o temporal_a suffering_n than_o depute_v to_o eternal_a punishment_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o litany_n for_o the_o sick_a and_o those_o that_o be_v die_v o_o god_n the_o father_n of_o heaven_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o o_o god_n the_o son_n redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n have_v etc._n etc._n o_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o o_o sacred_a trinity_n one_o god_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n who_o comforte_v we_o in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n who_o suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v but_o with_o the_o temptation_n give_v strength_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o sustain_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o who_o chastise_v and_o scourge_v those_o who_o thou_o love_v who_o judge_v and_o correct_a we_o with_o weakness_n and_o sickness_n and_o death_n itself_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o who_o breathe_a into_o man_n new_o make_v after_o thy_o own_o image_n the_o breath_n of_o life_n have_v 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more_o punctual_o in_o mat._n 7.13_o 14._o straight_o the_o gate_n narrow_a the_o way_n and_o few_o that_o find_v it_o few_o that_o enter_v in_o at_o it_o but_o that_o may_v be_v mean_v in_o comparison_n of_o heathen_n and_o infidel_n no._n matt._n 22.14_o of_o those_o that_o be_v call_v i._n e._n of_o christian_n few_o choose_v to_o which_o add_v what_o be_v say_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o cor._n 1._o not_o many_o wife_n after_o the_o flesh_n not_o many_o mighty_a not_o many_o noble_a choose_v and_o particular_o concern_v rich_a man_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o many_o partly_o temptation_n partly_o secular_a care_n thereof_o what_o be_v say_v by_o our_o lord_n matt._n 19.23_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o a_o rich_a man_n shall_v hardly_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n a_o easy_a matter_n for_o a_o camel_n to_o go_v through_o a_o needle_n be_v eye_n which_o yet_o with_o god_n be_v a_o thing_n possible_a 4._o the_o messiah_n his_o first_o come_v into_o the_o world_n for_o 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to_o who_o we_o have_v relation_n and_o of_o who_o punishment_n also_o we_o may_v and_o be_v likely_a to_o partake_v or_o relief_n of_o their_o misery_n psal_n 35.13_o 14._o or_o supply_v of_o their_o necessity_n 2._o in_o the_o several_a way_n and_o manner_n of_o mortification_n guide_v yourself_o rather_o by_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a man_n who_o by_o the_o practice_n thereof_o have_v arrive_v to_o great_a piety_n and_o from_o experience_n recommend_v they_o than_o by_o your_o own_o judgement_n which_o experience_n show_v many_o thing_n to_o operate_v much_o contrary_n to_o our_o former_a opination_n 3._o engage_v if_o need_v be_v to_o other_o your_o performance_n of_o these_o voluntary_a penance_n and_o of_o your_o vow_n and_o pay_v to_o they_o your_o forfeiture_n etc._n etc._n 4._o often_o melt_v and_o soften_a of_o your_o heart_n with_o sigh_n and_o tear_n act._n 20.19.31_o phil._n 3_o 18._o 2._o tim._n 1.4_o this_o be_v a_o great_a benefit_n that_o accrue_v to_o we_o from_o affliction_n and_o cross_n digr_n the_o benefit_n of_o tear_n upon_o the_o soul_n and_o of_o not_o restrain_v but_o cherish_v the_o efflux_n of_o our_o compassion_n for_o ourselves_o or_o for_o other_o the_o many_o several_a kind_n of_o they_o all_o profitable_a §._o 33._o a_o catalogue_n of_o several_a mortification_n a_o catalogue_n of_o several_a sort_n of_o mortification_n etc._n etc._n digr_n whereof_o in_o respect_n of_o several_a person_n some_o have_v much_o great_a effect_n than_o other_o and_o be_v also_o by_o they_o more_o willing_o entertain_v and_o therefore_o it_o seem_v not_o amiss_o to_o hint_n some_o variety_n humiliation_n of_o the_o body_n by_o so_o many_o meal_n fast_v hard_a clothing_n as_o sackcloth_n lodging_n as_o lie_v on_o the_o ground_n on_o board_n on_o ash_n on_o straw_n in_o their_o clothes_n to_o be_v the_o ready_a for_o rise_v and_o for_o their_o devotion_n and_o to_o save_v the_o time_n of_o dress_v and_o undress_v 2._o sam._n 12.16_o go_v barefoot_a 2._o sam._n 15.30_o none_o or_o short_a recreation_n abridge_n the_o hour_n of_o rest_n sleep_v in_o our_o clothes_n or_o in_o a_o seat_n not_o bed_n to_o be_v ready_a for_o impose_v duty_n punish_v the_o body_n with_o scourge_n weight_n hard_a labour_n etc._n etc._n deny_v ourselves_o for_o a_o time_n of_o what_o we_o find_v the_o occasion_n of_o a_o former_a sin_n cross_v indifferent_a desire_n to_o learn_v our_o sense_n obedience_n enjoin_v ourselves_o so_o much_o solitude_n and_o retirement_n the_o abstain_v from_o such_o company_n silence_n for_o such_o a_o time_n such_o a_o proportion_n of_o alm_n send_v alm_n abroad_o to_o religious_a to_o the_o poor_a desire_v their_o prayer_n for_o you_o in_o relation_n to_o such_o necessity_n as_o press_v you_o sickness_n persecution_n etc._n etc._n read_v so_o many_o chapter_n in_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o pious_a book_n meditate_v
eschew_v evil_n follow_v the_o three_o viz._n the_o positive_a sanctity_n that_o god_n our_o creator_n require_v of_o and_o in_o we_o consist_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o christian_a virtue_n of_o these_o first_o in_o diligent_o do_v all_o good_a we_o can_v second_o in_o patient_o suffer_v all_o evil_a together_o with_o the_o mean_n to_o procure_v and_o preserve_v these_o virtue_n for_o the_o former_a the_o practise_v all_o holy_a duty_n and_o do_v good_a the_o duty_n require_v of_o a_o christian_a be_v threefold_a 1._o towards_o yourself_o duty_n moral_a 2._o towards_o your_o neighbour_n civil_a 3._o towards_o god_n religious_a live_v 1._o sober_o 2._o righteous_o 3._o holy_o the_o three_o grand_a duty_n mention_v in_o our_o lord_n sermon_n 1._o fast_v matt._n 6.16_o 2._o alm_n 6.1_o 3._o prayer_n 6.5_o in_o the_o prosecution_n of_o which_o so_o far_o as_o the_o former_a counsel_n be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o the_o promote_a of_o they_o i_o shall_v refer_v you_o to_o they_o and_o forbear_v here_o a_o repetition_n §._o 38._o 1._o to_o yourself_o 1._o then_o the_o duty_n i_o have_v choose_v more_o special_o to_o recommend_v to_o you_o concern_v yourself_o and_o which_o may_v prepare_v you_o for_o the_o duty_n you_o be_v charge_v with_o to_o your_o neighbour_n and_o service_n you_o owe_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o three_o depend_v on_o the_o second_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n how_o can_v he_o love_v god_n 1._o jo._n 4.20_o and_o the_o second_o again_o depend_v on_o the_o first_o whilst_o your_o neighbour_n be_v to_o be_v love_v only_o as_o yourself_o matt._n 22.39_o be_v these_o 1._o the_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n of_o body_n by_o §._o 39_o 1._o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o food_n in_o apparel_n lodging_n modest_a deportment_n etc._n etc._n for_o the_o better_a attain_n of_o some_o perfection_n in_o which_o virtue_n i_o must_v refer_v you_o to_o review_v the_o former_a counsel_n concern_v diet_n sleep_n recreation_n sensual_a pleasure_n the_o avoid_v usual_a and_o former_a occasion_n of_o sin_v in_o §_o 17.20.21.22.26_o digr_n 1._o of_o the_o great_a influence_n the_o several_a treatment_n of_o the_o body_n have_v upon_o the_o soul_n and_o all_o its_o action_n therefore_o much_o care_n to_o be_v spend_v upon_o a_o right_a government_n of_o it_o by_o he_o who_o aspire_v to_o any_o holiness_n or_o virtue_n digr_n 2._o of_o the_o vice_n opposite_a §._o 40._o n._n 1._o 2._o chastity_n where_o i_o remit_v you_o to_o what_o have_v be_v say_v before_o of_o the_o gift_n of_o continency_n §_o 17._o n._n 4._o digr_n 1._o of_o its_o contrary_n adultery_n fornication_n self-pollution_n and_o uncleanness_n unlawful_a and_o unnatural_a lust_n §._o 40._o n._n 2._o of_o which_o it_o may_v be_v observe_v that_o with_o no_o other_o passion_n man_n be_v so_o strong_o assault_v as_o with_o lust_n and_o sensual_a love_n therefore_o hos_fw-la 4.11_o it_o be_v say_v to_o take_v away_o the_o heart_n no_o passion_n that_o so_o much_o increase_v the_o desire_n of_o it_o the_o more_o we_o descend_v to_o a_o particular_a cogitation_n and_o discussion_n of_o it_o so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v conquer_v by_o wrestle_v with_o it_o but_o by_o run_v away_o from_o it_o none_o that_o in_o its_o act_n so_o captivate_v and_o incarnate_v the_o soul_n and_o restrain_v its_o liberty_n of_o reason_v or_o think_v of_o any_o thing_n else_o therefore_o god_n in_o pity_n to_o man_n have_v provide_v he_o a_o lawful_a remedy_n thereof_o by_o marriage_n but_o yet_o still_o leave_v he_o under_o under_o great_a restraint_n confine_v he_o to_o one_o single_a person_n and_o most_o severe_o prohibit_v the_o satiate_v thereof_o in_o any_o other_o way_n either_o with_o any_o other_o person_n or_o by_o himself_o and_o such_o sin_n great_a variety_n of_o which_o be_v leave_v in_o man_n power_n we_o find_v above_o most_o other_o fault_n exceed_o aggravate_v both_o for_o the_o great_a offence_n they_o give_v to_o god_n own_o holiness_n and_o purity_n and_o for_o the_o great_a dishonour_n and_o defilement_n they_o bring_v to_o the_o body_n of_o such_o person_n who_o he_o first_o create_v after_o his_o own_o image_n and_o since_o have_v make_v member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o from_o the_o beginning_n have_v cast_v a_o natural_a shame_n and_o modesty_n upon_o he_o as_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o these_o more_o than_o of_o any_o other_o crime_n and_o such_o carnal_a sin_n we_o also_o find_v beyond_o almost_o any_o other_o pursued_z with_o most_o severe_a judgement_n for_o all_o which_o i_o must_v recommend_v these_o text_n and_o passage_n of_o holy_a scripture_n to_o your_o serious_a meditation_n §._o 40._o n._n 3._o 1._o that_o among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n these_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n be_v usual_o set_v in_o the_o front_n see_v gal._n 5.19_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_v which_o be_v these_o adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n lasciviousness_n etc._n etc._n again_o col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n etc._n etc._n after_o which_o in_o the_o second_o place_n verse_n 8._o follow_v anger_n wrath_n malice_n evil_o speak_v or_o blaspemy_n again_o 1._o cor._n 6.9_o be_v not_o deceive_v neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a nor_o abuser_n of_o themselves_o with_o mankind_n &c_n &c_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n rom._n 1.29_o be_v fill_v with_o all_o unrighteousness_n fornication_n see_v the_o like_o 1._o cor._n 5.10_o 11._o 1._o pet._n 4.3_o 2._o pet._n 2.10_o still_o you_o see_v these_o sin_n as_o the_o great_a darling_n of_o the_o flesh_n lead_v the_o whole_a band_n and_o these_o sin_n of_o lust_n be_v they_o with_o which_o the_o gentile_n every_o where_o stand_v principal_o charge_v before_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n shine_v among_o they_o see_v rom._n 1.25_o 26_o 27._o 1._o thess_n 4_o 5._o eph._n 4.19_o and_o which_o be_v ordinary_o link_v together_o with_o that_o of_o idolatry_n see_v 1_o cor._n 5.10_o 11._o 6_o 9_o rev._n 22.15_o be_v a_o usual_a companion_n of_o their_o idol-feast_n or_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whether_o this_o be_v take_v for_o the_o covet_v of_o person_n as_o some_o understand_v it_o or_o of_o riches_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v idolatry_n too_o eph._n 5.3.5_o col._n 3.5_o these_o two_o harlot_n and_o money_n be_v the_o two_o great_a idol_n in_o this_o low_a world_n the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o of_o which_o steal_v away_o man_n heart_n §._o 40._o n._n 4._o 2._o that_o in_o these_o scripture_n see_v 1_o thess_n 4.3.7_o 8._o and_o 1._o cor._n 6._o from_o the_o 13._o verse_n to_o the_o end_n these_o vice_n of_o carnal_a lust_n be_v aggravate_v as_o peculiarly_a opposite_a to_o a_o certain_a holiness_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o the_o body_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o those_o who_o profess_v themselves_o member_n of_o christ_n or_o member_n of_o that_o chaste_a virgin_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v she_o 2._o cor._n 11.2_o his_o spouse_n the_o church_n who_o he_o buy_v and_o purchase_v to_o himself_o with_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o life_n and_o who_o he_o cherish_v as_o the_o same_o flesh_n and_o bone_n eph._n 5.29_o 30._o etc._n etc._n and_o as_o the_o same_o spirit_n 1._o cor._n 6.17_o with_o himself_o and_o for_o who_o now_o be_v our_o body_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o lord_n for_o it_o 1._o cor._n 6.13_o therefore_o be_v this_o holiness_n of_o the_o body_n both_o conjugal_a and_o virginal_a as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o spirit_n often_o mention_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o thess_n 4.4_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n say_v he_o your_o sanctisication_n that_o you_o shall_v abstain_v from_o fornication_n that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v know_v how_o to_o possess_v his_o vessel_n i._n e._n his_o body_n see_v 1._o sam._n 21.5_o in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n not_o in_o lust_n of_o concupiscence_n for_o ver_fw-la 8._o god_n have_v call_v we_o not_o to_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n and_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o compare_v with_o eph._n 5.29_o etc._n etc._n to_o the_o end_n you_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n to_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o our_o lord_n therefore_o glorify_v god_n in_o your_o body_n and_o in_o your_o spirit_n which_o be_v god_n his_fw-la members_n now_o not_o you_o according_a to_o 1._o cor._n 7.4_o the_o wife_n have_v not_o power_n of_o she_o own_o body_n no_o more_o than_o have_v christ_n wife_n or_o spouse_n but_o the_o husband_n ibid._n vers_fw-la 34._o the_o virgin_n say_v he_o care_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n how_o she_o may_v please_v he_o that_o she_o
may_v be_v holy_a both_o in_o body_n and_o spirit_n which_o be_v a_o transcendent_a holiness_n of_o the_o body_n beyond_o the_o conjugal_a and_o 2._o cor._n 7.1_o after_o the_o apostle_n have_v speak_v of_o their_o be_v god_n temple_n in_o the_o 6_o chapter_n wherefore_o say_v he_o let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n so_o perfect_v holiness_n and_o more_o express_o flee_v fornication_n say_v he_o 1._o cor._n 6.18_o why_o for_o every_o other_o sin_v that_o a_o man_n do_v be_v without_o the_o body_n i._n e._n without_o any_o proper_a infamy_n to_o the_o body_n or_o give_v the_o power_n and_o honour_n thereof_o to_o another_o beside_o our_o lord_n christ_n but_o he_o that_o commit_v fornication_n sin_v against_o his_o own_o body_n i._n e._n in_o degrade_n it_o to_o so_o base_a a_o alliance_n as_o to_o become_v the_o same_o with_o that_o vile_a creature_n with_o which_o it_o sin_v therefore_o eph._n 5.3_o 4._o the_o apostle_n also_o peculiar_o concern_v this_o sin_n or_o any_o filthy_a discourse_n tend_v to_o it_o giveth_z charge_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v once_o name_v among_o such_o as_o will_v go_v for_o saint_n but_o fornication_n say_v he_o and_o all_o uncleanness_n or_o covetousness_n let_v it_o not_o be_v once_o name_v among_o you_o as_o become_v saint_n nor_o filthiness_n or_o foolish_a talk_n which_o be_v not_o convenient_a or_o which_o great_o misbecome_v such_o as_o you_o see_v the_o same_o phrase_n rom._n 1.28_o and_o as_o god_n cast_v a_o special_a shame_n upon_o man_n in_o the_o commit_n of_o this_o sin_n so_o in_o receive_v he_o again_o after_o his_o fall_n into_o a_o new_a covenant_n of_o his_o grace_n make_v with_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a he_o cause_v the_o seal_n thereof_o to_o be_v set_v particular_o on_o those_o part_n in_o a_o circumcision_n of_o they_o which_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o lust._n in_o rom._n 1.26_o etc._n etc._n we_o find_v god_n to_o abandon_v those_o who_o have_v otherwise_o much_o displease_v he_o in_o their_o follow_a idol_n &c_n &c_n whenas_o god_n have_v leave_v such_o manifest_a testimony_n in_o all_o his_o creature_n of_o himself_o be_v to_o the_o great_a disgrace_n and_o dishonour_n of_o humane_a nature_n that_o can_v be_v call_v there_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o apocal._n 22.15_o the_o practiser_n of_o one_o species_n thereof_o as_o if_o it_o do_v utter_o depose_v we_o from_o our_o manhood_n be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o dog_n which_o see_v also_o in_o deut._n 23.18_o and_o phil._n 3.2_o for_o the_o gnostic_n stand_v guilty_a of_o such_o impurity_n and_o job_n 36.14_o this_o be_v pronounce_v as_o a_o curse_n upon_o a_o hypocrite_n that_o vita_fw-la eorum_fw-la be_v inter_fw-la effeminatos_fw-la §._o 40._o n._n 5._o 3._o the_o wrath_n also_o of_o god_n towards_o those_o sin_n above_o other_o appear_v every_o where_n in_o these_o holy_a write_n most_v evident_a by_o who_o revenge_n we_o may_v most_o right_o measure_v the_o greatness_n of_o these_o fault_n by_o many_o make_v so_o natural_a and_o excusable_a in_o 1._o thess_n 4.6_o the_o apostle_n warn_v the_o thessalonian_o to_o abstain_v from_o the_o fornication_n of_o the_o gentile_n because_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o avenger_n of_o all_o such_o and_o heb._n 13.4_o marriage_n be_v honourable_a and_o the_o bed_n undefiled_a but_o whore-monger_n and_o adulterer_n god_n will_v judge_v and_o in_o detestation_n of_o such_o unlawful_a lust_n the_o lord_n appoint_v deut._n 23.2_o that_o a_o bastard_n shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n until_o his_o ten_o generation_n and_o for_o these_o sin_n it_o be_v that_o god_n in_o the_o sacred_a story_n inflict_v those_o fearful_a judgement_n to_o which_o none_o other_o can_v be_v compare_v for_o these_o that_o he_o drown_v the_o world_n and_o wash_v away_o its_o pollution_n with_o the_o flood_n gen._n 6.1_o 2._o for_o these_o that_o he_o rain_v flame_v brimstone_n on_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n and_o purify_v their_o land_n with_o fire_n for_o these_o that_o all_o those_o mighty_a nation_n be_v destroy_v out_o of_o canaan_n and_o their_o land_n give_v to_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n see_v levit._n chap._n 18._o where_o after_o great_a variety_n of_o these_o sin_n rehearse_v it_o follow_v verse_n 27._o for_o all_o these_o abomination_n for_o this_o name_n god_n give_v to_o these_o sin_n for_o their_o loathsomeness_n have_v the_o man_n of_o the_o land_n do_v that_o be_v before_o you_o and_o the_o land_n be_v defile_v and_o therefore_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v this_o defile_a land_n be_v say_v to_o have_v spew_v out_o the_o inhabitant_n thereof_o for_o such_o sin_n that_o twenty_o three_o thousand_o of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n also_o fall_v in_o one_o day_n at_o baal-peor_a before_o they_o enter_v canaan_n see_v 1_o cor._n 10.8_o for_o such_o sin_n that_o all_o the_o tribe_n of_o benjamin_n be_v cut_v off_o except_o only_o six_o hundred_o man_n judg._n 20._o i_o need_v not_o mention_v the_o war_n and_o slaughter_n that_o follow_v upon_o david_n adultery_n and_o the_o ten_o tribe_n rend_v from_o solomon_n as_o a_o judgement_n upon_o his_o be_v seduce_v to_o the_o toleration_n of_o idolatry_n by_o his_o lust_n and_o unlawful_a marriage_n this_o be_v enough_o to_o show_v that_o these_o sin_n though_o seem_v most_o excusable_a and_o natural_a to_o man_n be_v most_o abominable_a and_o loathsome_a to_o god_n especial_o since_o the_o new_a contract_n that_o be_v make_v between_o we_o and_o our_o lord_n and_o since_o our_o body_n be_v become_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o temple_n 1._o cor._n 3.17_o say_v the_o apostle_n whoso_o defile_v he_o will_v god_n destroy_v §._o 41._o 3._o humility_n 2._o the_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o 3._o humility_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o mortification_n of_o your_o reason_n opposite_a to_o all_o self-conceit_n of_o your_o own_o perfection_n and_o especial_o that_o of_o your_o holiness_n and_o mortification_n pride_n hypocrisy_n ambition_n envy_n wrath_n contention_n of_o argument_n disobedience_n to_o superior_n curiosity_n of_o science_n schism_n heresy_n and_o what_o other_o vice_n proceed_v from_o highmindedness_a §._o 42._o of_o its_o opposite_n 1._o rational_a pride_n of_o wit_n and_o judgement_n 2._o spiritual_a pride_n of_o purity_n and_o holiness_n 3._o anger_n against_o vice_n aggravate_v of_o other_o man_n fault_n when_o as_o charity_n cover_v they_o 1._o pet._n 4.8_o and_o bear_v and_o hope_v all_o thing_n 1._o cor._n 13.7_o and_o consider_v herself_o lest_o she_o also_o be_v so_o tempt_v gal._n 6.1_o 4._o anger_n against_o error_n and_o contend_v vehement_o to_o convince_v those_o that_o oppose_v we_o for_o truth_n when_o as_o the_o wrath_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n jam._n 1.20_o and_o the_o wisdom_n from_o above_o be_v gentle_a etc._n etc._n jam._n 3.17_o and_o the_o man_n of_o god_n shall_v not_o strive_v 2._o tim._n 2.24_o and_o god_n only_o in_o his_o good_a time_n may_v reveal_v and_o convince_v but_o ordinary_o we_o can_v phil._n 3.15_o 2._o tim._n 2.25_o to_o prevent_v which_o anger_n not_o easy_o engage_v yourself_o in_o every_o discourse_n nor_o engage_v contradict_v he_o with_o who_o you_o contest_v in_o every_o thing_n that_o he_o say_v amiss_o but_o only_o for_o a_o very_a necessary_a truth_n nor_o seek_v any_o way_n to_o exasperate_v his_o spirit_n or_o to_o provoke_v he_o to_o speak_v something_o against_o his_o conscience_n or_o to_o disparage_v and_o shame_n he_o §._o 43._o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v and_o preserve_v such_o humility_n and_o avoid_v such_o pride_n 1._o often_o compare_v you_o with_o the_o record_a life_n of_o former_a saint_n or_o of_o some_o person_n live_v who_o be_v very_o eminent_a in_o holiness_n but_o careful_o avoid_v any_o comparison_n with_o other_o inferior_a 2._o often_o consider_v 1_o the_o great_a 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the_o pattern_n of_o all_o prayer_n and_o praise_n for_o the_o passion_n of_o love_n many_o time_n holy_o dote_v and_o use_v to_o be_v exorbitant_a and_o unjudicial_a 45._o of_o several_a other_o way_n of_o enlarge_a prayer_n as_o use_v the_o repetition_n of_o psalm_n get_v by_o heart_n in_o they_o these_o be_v the_o chief_a stock_n and_o treasure_n of_o devotion_n of_o which_o whoso_o be_v well_o provide_v can_v never_o be_v barren_a or_o at_o a_o stand_n in_o they_o meditate_v upon_o the_o several_a part_n one_o after_o another_o of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n creed_n ten_o commandment_n jo._n 17._o c._n any_o psalm_n or_o hymn_n magnif_n benedict_n te_fw-la deum_fw-la stay_v upon_o every_o part_n so_o long_o as_o your_o imagination_n suggest_v any_o acceptable_a matter_n and_o exercise_v several_a act_n of_o devotion_n as_o confession_n petition_n praise_n etc._n etc._n according_a to_o the_o subject_n or_o stay_v only_o a_o short_a set_a time_n on_o every_o one_o and_o so_o run_v through_o many_o such_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n at_o once_o or_o stay_v only_o one_o respiration_n upon_o every_o substantial_a word_n this_o only_a to_o cause_v you_o to_o say_v it_o with_o more_o attention_n and_o devotion_n take_v some_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o be_v not_o prayer_n as_o our_o saviour_n sermon_n the_o late_a end_n of_o st._n paul_n '_o s_z epistle_n turn_v precept_n and_o command_n into_o request_n make_v a_o swift_a cursory_n over_o some_o of_o the_o psalm_n and_o offer_v up_o what_o petition_n and_o confession_n concern_v you_o good_a lord_n we_o have_v so_o many_o want_v spiritual_a and_o temporal_a to_o petition_v thou_o for_o so_o many_o sin_n especial_o those_o wherein_n we_o still_o offend_v thou_o to_o ask_v thy_o pardon_n for_o so_o many_o benefit_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a to_o thank_v thou_o for_o so_o much_o wisdom_n mercy_n and_o justice_n see_v in_o all_o thy_o work_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o so_o many_o temptation_n and_o danger_n from_o which_o to_o beg_v thy_o preservation_n so_o many_o business_n of_o our_o own_o or_o our_o friend_n wherein_o to_o ask_v thy_o counsel_n or_o happy_o dispatch_v to_o return_v thou_o thanks_o so_o many_o design_n of_o some_o good_a wherein_o to_o beg_v thy_o necessary_a assistance_n so_o many_o way_n of_o promote_a thy_o glory_n the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n wherein_o to_o offer_v thou_o our_o poor_a service_n so_o many_o snare_n and_o enticement_n to_o sin_n to_o resolve_v against_o and_o resolution_n to_o reiterate_v and_o further_o strengthen_v so_o many_o relative_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a and_o their_o necessity_n to_o intercede_v to_o thou_o for_o and_o will_v any_o one_o when_o he_o kneel_v down_o before_o thou_o say_v he_o find_v nothing_o to_o say_v to_o thou_o or_o know_v not_o how_o to_o continue_v prayer_n this_o will_v be_v a_o strange_a excuse_n of_o neglect_v this_o holy_a duty_n when_o thou_o shall_v cast_v up_o our_o account_n nay_o what_o moment_n of_o 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promulgation_n of_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n see_v all_o these_o thing_n prosecute_v at_o large_a in_o the_o forementioned_a discourse_n §._o 185._o the_o love_n and_o power_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n vii_o head_n for_o meditation_n on_o the_o several_a office_n and_o benefit_n to_o mankind_n of_o the_o holy-ghost_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o eternal_a spirit_n of_o god_n the_o intimate_a communion_n and_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n the_o finger_n of_o god_n the_o strength_n and_o power_n of_o the_o father_n as_o the_o son_n be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n the_o omnipotent_a worker_n of_o all_o that_o which_o the_o father_n decree_n and_o which_o the_o son_n the_o word_n of_o the_o father_n command_n §._o 186._o the_o spirit_n of_o promise_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n who_o as_o the_o son_n be_v a_o long_a time_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n to_o this_o low_a world_n so_o after_o the_o exhibition_n of_o our_o 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dwell_v in_o our_o nature_n make_v these_o our_o body_n now_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy-ghost_n by_o who_o also_o both_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n do_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o in_o we_o who_o put_v the_o last_o hand_n unto_o the_o great_a affair_n of_o our_o salvation_n finish_v the_o internal_a work_n thereof_o upon_o we_o in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o our_o saviour_n do_v before_o the_o external_a for_o we_o in_o our_o redemption_n §._o 187._o the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o regeneration_n who_o by_o his_o unspeakable_a power_n do_v work_v the_o strange_a work_n of_o our_o second_o nativity_n who_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n by_o who_o we_o be_v new_a creature_n by_o who_o we_o be_v beget_v and_o bear_v again_o bear_v of_o god_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o heavenly_a principle_n derive_v into_o we_o from_o the_o second_o adam_n lord_n from_o heaven_n convey_v into_o our_o soul_n holiness_n and_o into_o our_o body_n immortality_n and_o life_n as_o the_o flesh_n we_o receive_v from_o the_o first_o adam_n convey_v unto_o we_o sin_n and_o death_n who_o be_v the_o same_o spirit_n in_o we_o that_o also_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v the_o bond_n of_o that_o mystical_a union_n between_o jesus_n the_o head_n and_o we_o the_o member_n and_o between_o we_o and_o all_o other_o fellow-member_n make_v all_o christian_n but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o body_n of_o the_o same_o temper_n of_o the_o same_o inclination_n of_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o mind_n among_o our_o self_n and_o with_o the_o head_n as_o be_v all_o actuate_v and_o move_v by_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n §._o 188._o the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n the_o holy-ghost_n convey_v its_o gracious_a influence_n and_o effect_n both_o into_o our_o soul_n and_o into_o our_o body_n into_o our_o soul_n both_o in_o our_o understanding_n and_o memory_n and_o in_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n in_o our_o understanding_n and_o memory_n the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n who_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o know_v all_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n as_o a_o man_n spirit_n do_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n when_o as_o we_o by_o adam_n fall_n do_v remain_v miserable_o blind_v and_o darken_v in_o our_o understanding_n do_v reveal_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o supernatural_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n and_o produce_v in_o we_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o credence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v who_o bear_v witness_n within_o we_o to_o all_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o to_o all_o the_o promise_n and_o threat_n thereof_o by_o who_o it_o be_v that_o we_o call_v jesus_n lord_n who_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o guide_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n by_o who_o unction_n we_o know_v all_o thing_n beneficial_a to_o we_o and_o be_v every_o one_o teach_v of_o god_n from_o who_o those_o who_o be_v his_o more_o diligent_a and_o worthy_a servant_n receive_v manifold_a revelation_n vision_n illumination_n both_o in_o thing_n of_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a concernment_n both_o for_o their_o own_o edification_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n knowledge_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v of_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o thing_n do_v in_o absence_n and_o at_o the_o remote_a distance_n the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n and_o counsel_n the_o gift_n of_o eloquence_n and_o powerful_a persuasion_n wisdom_n in_o office_n and_o government_n the_o holy_a spirit_n distribute_v unto_o man_n these_o several_a gift_n as_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o and_o fit_a for_o the_o work_n wherein_o he_o employ_v they_o and_o all_o our_o science_n be_v much_o perfect_a and_o direct_v to_o noble_a end_n when_o this_o confer_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n §._o 189._o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n towards_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n the_o spirit_n of_o love_n of_o love_n first_o towards_o god_n and_o also_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n towards_o god_n who_o do_v inflame_v we_o with_o a_o impatient_a love_n of_o god_n and_o thing_n divine_a who_o according_a to_o the_o promise_n under_o the_o gospel_n write_v all_o god_n law_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o incline_v our_o will_n to_o obey_v his_o commandment_n no_o more_o out_o of_o constraint_n and_o fear_v but_o out_o of_o choice_n and_o affection_n who_o dictate_v to_o we_o all_o our_o acceptable_a prayer_n to_o and_o acceptable_a praise_n of_o god_n and_o lead_v the_o great_a proficient_o in_o god_n service_n into_o a_o perfect_a contemplation_n of_o and_o union_n with_o he_o elevate_a they_o with_o rapt_n and_o ecstasy_n and_o consume_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o divine_a love_n §._o 190._o towards_o our_o brethren_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o love_n to_o our_o neighbour_n who_o do_v inflame_v we_o with_o a_o most_o ardent_a love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n who_o bless_a fruit_n be_v love_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n meekness_n by_o who_o the_o saint_n be_v render_v kind_a not_o envy_v not_o vaunt_v themselves_o above_o other_o not_o seek_v their_o own_o not_o easy_o provoke_v think_v no_o evil_a bear_v all_o thing_n believe_v all_o thing_n hope_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n who_o teach_v we_o to_o keep_v our_o saviour_n new_a commandment_n of_o love_n and_o bestow_v on_o we_o this_o most_o excellent_a gift_n of_o charity_n §._o 191._o the_o spirit_n of_o corporal_a parity_n and_o mortification_n the_o holy-ghost_n confer_v its_o gracious_a effect_n and_o influence_n as_o on_o the_o soul_n so_o on_o the_o body_n in_o it_o the_o spirit_n of_o mortification_n and_o chastity_n who_o continual_o war_v against_o
the_o flesh_n and_o delight_v in_o the_o severe_a afflict_v and_o subdue_a thereof_o especial_o take_v pleasure_n in_o its_o purity_n and_o chastity_n and_o eminent_o oppose_v all_o uncleanness_n and_o those_o rise_n of_o concupiscence_n which_o sin_n first_o discover_v in_o our_o first_o parent_n who_o also_o continual_o war_v against_o this_o world_n oppose_v the_o vain_a show_n of_o this_o present_a life_n with_o the_o representation_n to_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o that_o to_o come_v who_o also_o fight_v against_o satan_n and_o be_v strong_a than_o he_o have_v cast_v he_o out_o and_o possess_v his_o house_n from_o who_o gracious_a descent_n upon_o our_o saviour_n ascension_n this_o evil_a spirit_n have_v suffer_v a_o great_a restraint_n of_o his_o former_a delusion_n by_o his_o oracle_n be_v silence_v and_o idolatry_n destroy_v §._o 192._o the_o internal_a intercessor_n and_o advocate_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o paraclete_n our_o intercessor_n and_o advocate_n here_o on_o earth_n within_o we_o to_o the_o father_n and_o as_o the_o son_n be_v in_o heaven_n with_o god_n who_o help_v our_o infirmity_n not_o know_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v for_o and_o make_v intercession_n within_o we_o for_o we_o with_o groan_n that_o can_v be_v utter_v who_o make_v intercession_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n because_o he_o know_v the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o god_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n know_v the_o secret_a mind_n of_o this_o spirit_n who_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v by_o which_o spirit_n all_o our_o prayer_n must_v be_v offer_v as_o they_o be_v offer_v through_o the_o son_n that_o we_o may_v find_v any_o access_n unto_o the_o father_n who_o abide_v here_o on_o earth_n with_o we_o be_v the_o effectual_a reconciler_n and_o maker_n of_o our_o peace_n for_o any_o sin_n which_o we_o commit_v whether_o against_o the_o father_n or_o the_o son_n but_o when_o we_o sin_n against_o he_o also_o and_o make_v he_o depart_v from_o we_o we_o be_v desolate_a since_o there_o be_v no_o person_n any_o more_o left_a that_o can_v acceptable_o sue_v or_o make_v request_n for_o our_o pardon_n without_o this_o spirit_n §._o 193._o the_o internal_a comforter_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o comforter_n who_o divine_a presence_n render_v all_o suffering_n not_o only_o supportable_a but_o pleasant_a that_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o flesh_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o grateful_a to_o the_o spirit_n who_o gracious_o do_v afford_v in_o all_o mortification_n and_o suffering_n sufficient_a ability_n internal_a peace_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n who_o free_v we_o from_o the_o former_a spirit_n of_o fear_n be_v the_o author_n of_o a_o lively_a constant_a hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n whereby_o we_o always_o rejoice_v in_o and_o long_o and_o wait_v for_o that_o bless_a day_n of_o our_o consummation_n and_o the_o appearance_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o so_o we_o may_v enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o lord_n §._o 194._o the_o spirit_n of_o obsignation_n and_o unction_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o unction_n and_o obsignation_n a_o unction_n and_o a_o anoint_v from_o the_o holy_a one_o whereby_o we_o be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v and_o make_v king_n and_o priest_n hereafter_o to_o reign_v under_o he_o and_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o his_o heavenly_a temple_n who_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o that_o we_o be_v already_o his_o adopt_a son_n and_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o all_o his_o rich_a promise_n in_o their_o due_a season_n who_o be_v the_o earnest_a of_o his_o covenant_n make_v with_o we_o and_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o plentiful_a harvest_n to_o come_v by_o who_o we_o have_v now_o a_o foretaste_n of_o those_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o of_o the_o good_a word_n and_o promise_v of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n and_o of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v §._o 195._o the_o spirit_n of_o miracle_n and_o wonderful_a work_n the_o holy-ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o power_n and_o may_v of_o all_o miraculous_a and_o wonderful_a work_n over_o all_o the_o creature_n and_o over_o all_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o at_o first_o he_o make_v spiritual_a and_o corporal_n over_o satan_n and_o all_o his_o instrument_n expel_v they_o and_o confine_v they_o at_o pleasure_n over_o all_o infirmity_n and_o disease_n who_o only_o do_v great_a wonder_n upon_o the_o earth_n above_o and_o contrary_a to_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n heal_v the_o sick_a enlighten_v the_o blind_a strengthen_v the_o lame_a restore_v the_o wither_a multipli_v food_n raise_v the_o dead_a free_v the_o possess_v cure_v the_o wound_a soul_n and_o break_a spirit_n sanctifi_v perverse_a inclination_n to_o testify_v to_o man_n the_o power_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n among_o they_o §._o 196._o the_o internal_a seed_n of_o immortality_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o seed_n of_o immortality_n in_o our_o corruptible_a body_n and_o a_o fountain_n in_o we_o spring_v up_o unto_o eternal_a life_n by_o who_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n it_o be_v here_o sow_o in_o shame_n will_v hereafter_o spring_v up_o glorious_a weak_a shall_v come_v up_o in_o power_n natural_a shall_v come_v up_o spiritual_a and_o angelical_a who_o dwell_v in_o this_o our_o flesh_n will_v never_o forsake_v it_o until_o as_o it_o do_v raise_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n our_o head_n from_o the_o dead_a so_o it_o shall_v have_v raise_v up_o the_o body_n of_o we_o his_o member_n and_o until_o these_o body_n also_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o this_o spirit_n shall_v ascend_v like_a unto_o he_o and_o be_v catch_v up_o in_o the_o cloud_n to_o meet_v he_o until_o this_o our_o vile_a body_n shall_v be_v make_v like_o unto_o his_o glorious_a body_n and_o until_o as_o we_o now_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o earthly_a adam_n so_o we_o shall_v bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a into_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v change_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n till_o with_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n the_o patriarch_n prophet_n apostle_n martyr_n we_o be_v all_o make_v one_o in_o god_n and_o god_n all_o in_o all_o to_o who_o be_v give_v all_o glory_n unto_o all_o eternity_n amen_n finis_fw-la litany_n the_o litany_n to_o the_o sacred_a trinity_n o_o god_n the_o father_n of_o heaven_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o o_o god_n the_o son_n redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n have_v etc._n etc._n o_o god_n the_o holy-ghost_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o o_o holy_a bless_a and_o glorious_a trinity_n three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n omnipotent_a which_o art_n which_o waist_n and_o be_v to_o come_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o who_o manifested'_v thy_o name_n i_o be_o that_o i_o be_o to_o moses_n who_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n can_v contain_v and_o the_o whole_a earth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o majesty_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o everlasting_a king_n immortal_a invisible_a who_o inhabite_v that_o light_n unto_o which_o no_o man_n can_v approach_v great_a in_o counsel_n and_o mighty_a in_o work_n and_o of_o who_o wisdom_n there_o be_v no_o end_n have_v mercy_n on_o we_o who_o only_o do_v great_a thing_n and_o unsearchable_a marvellous_a thing_n without_o number_n who_o work_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o make_v all_o thing_n for_o thyself_o have_v mercy_n on_o we_o one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o we_o all_o who_o be_v above_o all_o and_o through_o all_o and_o in_o we_o all_o from_o who_o by_o who_o and_o in_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o have_v our_o be_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o who_o have_v dispose_v all_o thing_n in_o number_n weight_n and_o measure_n who_o make_v heaven_o and_o earth_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o who_o creat_v the_o earth_n by_o thy_o power_n and_o the_o universe_n by_o thy_o wisdom_n have_v mercy_n 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