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by_o repentance_n it_o must_v be_v wash_v by_o tear_n and_o purify_v by_o penitential_a sorrow_n for_o he_o that_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a feast_n with_o a_o unrepent_a heart_n be_v like_o the_o fly_v in_o the_o temple_n upon_o the_o day_n of_o sacrifice_n the_o little_a insect_n be_v very_o busy_a about_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o slay_a beast_n omne_fw-la she_o fly_v to_o every_o corner_n of_o the_o temple_n and_o she_o taste_v the_o flesh_n before_o the_o portion_n be_v lay_v before_o the_o god_n but_o when_o the_o nidour_n and_o the_o delicacy_n have_v call_v such_o a_o unwelcome_a guest_n she_o corrupt_v the_o sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o die_v at_o the_o altar_n or_o be_v drive_v away_o by_o the_o officious_a priest_n so_o be_v a_o unworthy_a communicant_a he_o come_v it_o may_v be_v with_o passion_n and_o a_o earnest_a zeal_n he_o hope_v to_o be_v feed_v and_o he_o hope_v to_o be_v make_v immortal_a he_o think_v he_o do_v a_o holy_a action_n and_o shall_v receive_v a_o holy_a 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and_o immediate_a relation_n to_o this_o solemnity_n for_o if_o there_o be_v none_o the_o sermon_n of_o repentance_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o general_a doctrine_n of_o good_a life_n but_o of_o no_o special_a efficacy_n in_o our_o preparation_n the_o answer_n to_o this_o will_v explicate_v the_o intricacy_n and_o establish_v the_o measure_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o this_o proper_a relation_n in_o order_n to_o this_o ministry_n sect_n ii_o the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n in_o order_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n 1._o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n do_v not_o produce_v its_o intend_a effect_n upon_o a_o unprepared_a subject_n he_o that_o give_v his_o body_n to_o that_o which_o be_v against_o the_o spirit_n &_o his_o spirit_n to_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o body_n can_v receive_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n he_o that_o receive_v christ_n must_v in_o great_a truth_n be_v a_o servant_n of_o christ._n it_o be_v not_o lawful_a say_v justin_n 2._o martyr_n for_o any_o one_o to_o receive_v the_o holy_a eucharistical_a bread_n and_o to_o drink_v of_o the_o sacred_a calais_n 〈◊〉_d but_o to_o he_o that_o believe_v and_o to_o he_o that_o live_v according_a to_o christ_n commandment_n for_o as_o st._n paul_n argue_v of_o the_o infinite_a undecency_n of_o fornication_n because_o it_o be_v a_o make_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n to_o become_v the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n upon_o the_o same_o account_v it_o be_v infinite_o impossible_a that_o any_o such_o pollute_a person_n shall_v become_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o intent_n of_o blessing_n and_o the_o spirit_n how_o can_v christ_n body_n be_v communicate_v to_o they_o who_o be_v one_o flesh_n with_o a_o harlot_n and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o all_o other_o sin_n we_o can_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n table_n juvenci_fw-la and_o the_o table_n of_o devil_n a_o wicked_a person_n and_o a_o communicant_a be_v of_o contrary_a interest_n of_o differ_v relation_n 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wedding_n ring_n and_o the_o wedding_n garment_n 66._o unless_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v clothe_v with_o white_a garment_n the_o righteousness_n and_o justification_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n it_o be_v that_o st._n cyprian_n complain_v of_o some_o in_o his_o church_n who_o not_o have_v repent_v not_o be_v put_v under_o discipline_n by_o the_o bishop_n and_o the_o clergy_n yet_o have_v the_o sacrament_n minister_v to_o they_o 11.28_o against_o who_o he_o press_v the_o severe_a word_n of_o st._n paul_n he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v damnation_n to_o himself_o that_o be_v he_o that_o repent_v not_o of_o his_o sin_n before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n come_v before_o he_o be_v prepare_v and_o therefore_o
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the_o quality_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n he_o ought_v to_o receive_v the_o nutriment_n of_o life_n eternal_a which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o have_v give_v we_o and_o this_o nutriment_n be_v obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o execution_n of_o his_o will_n of_o which_o jesus_n christ_n have_v say_v man_n live_v not_o by_o bread_n alone_o but_o my_o meat_n be_v to_o do_v my_o father_n will_n and_o a_o little_a after_o he_o affirm_v that_o whereas_o st._n paul_n say_v that_o jesus_n christ_n have_v appoint_v we_o to_o eat_v his_o body_n in_o memory_n of_o his_o death_n the_o true_a remembrance_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v of_o his_o death_n be_v to_o place_n before_o our_o eye_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v whole_o dead_a and_o jesus_n christ_n die_v for_o we_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o live_v unto_o ourselves_o but_o to_o he_o alone_o and_o that_o so_o we_o shall_v do_v he_o honour_n and_o give_v he_o thanks_o for_o his_o death_n by_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o life_n without_o which_o we_o engage_v ourselves_o in_o a_o terrible_a damnation_n if_o we_o receive_v the_o eucharist_n and_o again_o he_o that_o not_o have_v this_o charity_n which_o press_v we_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o live_v for_o he_o who_o die_v for_o we_o dare_v approach_n to_o the_o eucharist_n grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o he_o who_o come_v to_o the_o memorial_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o die_v and_o rise_v again_o for_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v clean_o from_o all_o impurity_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v demonstrate_v the_o death_n of_o he_o who_o die_v and_o rise_v for_o we_o by_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n to_o the_o world_n and_o to_o himself_o and_o that_o he_o live_v no_o more_o but_o only_o to_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ._n and_o therefore_o st._n cyprian_n complain_v as_o of_o a_o new_a and_o worse_a persecution_n 28._o that_o lapse_v person_n be_v admit_v to_o the_o communion_n before_o they_o have_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o a_o worthy_a repentance_n and_o affirm_v that_o such_o a_o admission_n of_o sinner_n be_v to_o they_o as_o hail_v to_o the_o young_a fruit_n as_o a_o blast_a wind_n to_o the_o tree_n as_o the_o murrain_n to_o the_o cattle_n as_o a_o tempest_n to_o the_o ship_n the_o ship_n be_v overturn_v and_o break_v the_o fruit_n fall_v the_o tree_n be_v blast_v the_o cattle_n die_v and_o the_o poor_a sinner_n by_o be_v admit_v too_o soon_o to_o the_o ministery_n of_o eternal_a life_n fall_v into_o eternal_a death_n and_o if_o we_o put_v together_o some_o word_n of_o sâ—_n ambrose_n 2._o they_o clear_o declare_v this_o doctrine_n and_o be_v a_o excellent_a sermon_n thou_o come_v to_o the_o altar_n the_o lord_n jesus_n call_v thou_o he_o see_v thou_o to_o be_v clean_o from_o all_o sin_n because_o thy_o sin_n be_v wash_v away_o therefore_o he_o judge_v thou_o worthy_a of_o the_o celestial_a sacrament_n and_o therefore_o he_o invite_v thou_o to_o the_o heavenly_a banquet_n let_v he_o kiss_v i_o with_o the_o kiss_n of_o his_o mouth_n but_o some_o desire_n to_o be_v admit_v to_o penance_n 9_o that_o present_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o communion_n these_o man_n do_v not_o so_o much_o desire_v themselves_o to_o be_v absolve_v as_o that_o the_o priest_n be_v bind_v for_o they_o do_v not_o put_v off_o their_o own_o evil_a conscience_n 16._o but_o i_o will_v that_o the_o guilty_a man_n shall_v hope_v for_o pardon_n let_v he_o require_v it_o with_o tear_n seek_v it_o with_o sigh_n beg_v to_o obtain_v it_o by_o the_o weep_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o if_o he_o be_v deny_v the_o communion_n again_o and_o again_o let_v he_o consider_v that_o his_o prayer_n be_v not_o sufficient_o earnest_a let_v he_o weep_v more_o and_o pray_v more_o to_o which_o i_o shall_v add_v some_o like_a word_n of_o st._n austin_n tempore_fw-la therefore_o my_o dear_a brethren_n let_v every_o one_o consider_v his_o conscience_n and_o when_o he_o find_v himself_o wound_v with_o any_o crime_n first_o let_v he_o take_v care_n with_o prayer_n and_o fasting_n and_o alm_n to_o cleanse_v his_o conscience_n and_o so_o let_v he_o receive_v the_o eucharist_n ...._o for_o he_o that_o know_v his_o guilt_n shall_v humble_o remove_v himself_o from_o the_o altar_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o his_o life_n shall_v not_o fear_v to_o be_v whole_o ex-communicate_a from_o that_o eternal_a and_o celestial_a banquet_n for_o this_o divine_a sacrament_n be_v not_o to_o be_v eat_v with_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n 〈◊〉_d but_o with_o fear_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o purity_n say_v st._n chrysostome_n for_o impudence_n in_o these_o approach_n will_v certain_o slay_v the_o soul_n for_o thâ—s_n be_v the_o body_n whither_o none_o but_o eagle_n be_v to_o gather_v because_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v sublime_a and_o elevate_a soul_n such_o which_o have_v nothing_o of_o earthliness_n in_o they_o that_o do_v not_o sit_v and_o prey_n upon_o the_o ground_n that_o be_v not_o immerge_v in_o the_o love_n of_o creature_n but_o such_o who_o flight_n be_v towards_o heaven_n who_o spirit_n do_v behold_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n with_o a_o penetrate_a contemplation_n and_o pierce_a eye_n for_o this_o be_v the_o table_n of_o eagle_n and_o not_o of_o owl_n and_o therefore_o this_o saint_n complain_v of_o some_o who_o do_v approach_v to_o the_o eucharist_n as_o it_o be_v by_o chance_n or_o rather_o by_o custom_n and_o constraint_n of_o law_n rather_o than_o by_o argument_n and_o choice_n in_o whatsoever_o estate_n their_o soul_n be_v they_o will_v partake_v of_o these_o mystery_n because_o it_o be_v lend_v or_o because_o it_o iâ—_n the_o feast_n of_o the_o epiphany_n but_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o time_n which_o put_v we_o into_o
or_o to_o speak_v nothing_o but_o what_o be_v pertinent_a for_o a_o day_n or_o for_o a_o day_n not_o to_o be_v angry_a and_o then_o sometime_o for_o two_o day_n and_o so_o diet_v your_o weak_a soul_n with_o little_a portion_n of_o food_n till_o it_o be_v able_a to_o take_v in_o and_o digest_v a_o full_a meal_n or_o 6._o meditate_v often_o every_o day_n of_o death_n or_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a instrument_n it_o will_v happen_v to_o the_o remain_v of_o sin_n as_o it_o do_v to_o the_o egyptian_n what_o be_v leave_v by_o the_o hail_v the_o caterpillar_n will_v destroy_v and_o what_o the_o caterpillar_n leave_v the_o locust_n will_v eat_v these_o instrument_n will_v eat_v up_o the_o remain_v of_o sin_n as_o the_o poor_a gather_v up_o the_o glean_n after_o the_o cart_n in_o harvest_n 9_o but_o if_o at_o any_o communion_n and_o in_o the_o use_n of_o these_o advice_n you_o do_v not_o perceive_v any_o sensible_a progression_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o 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have_v nothing_o to_o do_v but_o the_o three_o particular_a that_o be_v the_o office_n of_o prayer_n and_o eucharist_n and_o to_o renew_v our_o grace_n by_o prayer_n and_o exercise_n of_o devotion_n sect_n iu_o devotion_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o communion_n 1._o o_o bless_a lord_n our_o gracious_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n jesus_n king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n thou_o be_v fair_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n upon_o thou_o the_o angel_n look_v and_o behold_v and_o wonder_v what_o be_o i_o o_o lord_n that_o thou_o who_o fill_a heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v descend_v and_o desire_v to_o dwell_v with_o i_o who_o be_o nothing_o but_o folly_n and_o infirmity_n misery_n and_o sin_n shame_n and_o death_n 2._o i_o confess_v o_o god_n that_o when_o i_o consider_v thy_o greatness_n and_o my_o nothing_o thy_o purity_n and_o my_o uncleanness_n thy_o glory_n and_o my_o shame_n i_o see_v it_o to_o be_v infinite_o unreasonable_a and_o presumptuous_a that_o 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unite_v unto_o thou_o if_o i_o come_v not_o i_o shall_v remain_v unworthy_a for_o ever_o if_o i_o stay_v away_o i_o fear_v to_o lose_v thou_o if_o i_o come_v i_o fear_v to_o offend_v thou_o and_o that_o will_v lose_v thou_o more_o and_o myself_o too_o at_o last_o i_o know_v o_fw-fr god_n i_o know_v my_o sin_n have_v separate_v between_o i_o and_o my_o god_n but_o thy_o love_n and_o thy_o passion_n thy_o holiness_n and_o thy_o obedience_n have_v reconcile_v we_o and_o though_o my_o sin_n deter_v i_o yet_o they_o make_v it_o necessary_a for_o i_o to_o come_v and_o though_o thy_o greatness_n amaze_v i_o yet_o it_o be_v so_o full_a of_o goodness_n that_o it_o invite_v i_o 4._o o_o therefore_o bless_a saviour_n who_o do_v for_o our_o sake_n take_v upon_o thou_o our_o passion_n and_o sensibility_n our_o weakness_n and_o our_o suffering_n who_o be_v hungry_a after_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n weary_a and_o thirsty_a in_o thy_o discourse_n with_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n who_o 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spiritual_a communion_n 2._o let_v no_o man_n be_v less_o confident_a in_o his_o holy_a faith_n and_o persuasion_n concern_v the_o great_a blessing_n and_o glorious_a effect_n which_o god_n design_n to_o every_o faithful_a and_o obedient_a soul_n in_o the_o communication_n of_o these_o divine_a mystery_n by_o reason_n of_o any_o difference_n of_o judgement_n which_o be_v in_o the_o several_a school_n of_o christian_n concern_v the_o effect_n and_o consequent_a blessing_n of_o this_o sacrament_n for_o all_o man_n speak_v honourable_a thing_n of_o it_o except_o wicked_a person_n and_o the_o scorner_n of_o religion_n and_o though_o of_o several_a person_n like_o the_o beholder_n of_o a_o dove_n walk_v in_o the_o sun_n as_o they_o stand_v in_o several_a aspect_n and_o distance_n some_o see_v red_a and_o other_o purple_a and_o yet_o some_o perceive_v nothing_o but_o green_a but_o all_o allow_v and_o love_v the_o beauty_n so_o do_v the_o several_a form_n of_o christian_n according_a as_o 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be_v the_o food_n of_o angel_n so_o it_o be_v here_o it_o be_v that_o to_o every_o man_n faith_n which_o his_o faith_n wise_o apprehend_v and_o though_o there_o be_v some_o who_o be_v of_o little_a faith_n and_o such_o receive_v but_o a_o less_o proportion_n of_o nourishment_n yet_o by_o the_o very_a use_n of_o this_o sacrament_n the_o appetite_n will_v increase_v and_o the_o apprehension_n grow_v great_a and_o the_o faith_n will_v be_v more_o confident_a and_o instruct_v and_o then_o we_o shall_v see_v more_o and_o feel_v more_o for_o this_o holy_a nutriment_n be_v not_o only_a food_n but_o physic_n too_o and_o although_o to_o he_o who_o believe_v great_a thing_n of_o his_o physician_n and_o of_o his_o medicine_n it_o be_v apt_a to_o do_v the_o more_o advantage_n yet_o it_o will_v do_v its_o main_a work_n even_o when_o we_o understand_v it_o not_o and_o nothing_o can_v hinder_v it_o but_o direct_a infidelity_n or_o some_o of_o its_o foul_a and_o deform_a minister_n 3._o they_o who_o receive_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n must_v not_o suppose_v that_o the_o blessing_n of_o it_o be_v effect_v as_o health_n be_v by_o physic_n or_o warmth_n by_o the_o contact_n and_o neighbourhood_n of_o fire_n but_o as_o music_n one_o way_n affect_v the_o soul_n and_o witty_a discourse_n another_o and_o joyful_a tiding_n a_o way_n differ_v from_o both_o the_o former_a so_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v produce_v by_o a_o energy_n of_o a_o nature_n entire_o differ_v from_o all_o thing_n else_o but_o however_o it_o be_v do_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v be_v this_o no_o grace_n be_v there_o improve_v but_o what_o we_o bring_v along_o with_o we_o no_o increase_v but_o what_o we_o exercise_v we_o must_v bring_v faith_n along_o with_o we_o and_o god_n will_v increase_v our_o faith_n we_o must_v come_v with_o charity_n and_o we_o shall_v go_v away_o with_o more_o we_o must_v come_v with_o true_o penitential_a heart_n and_o to_o he_o that_o have_v shall_v be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v have_v more_o abundant_o he_o shall_v be_v a_o better_a penitent_n when_o he_o have_v eat_v the_o sacrifice_n that_o be_v slay_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o die_v in_o the_o body_n that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o die_v no_o more_o for_o he_o be_v the_o bread_n from_o heaven_n he_o be_v the_o grain_n of_o wheat_n which_o fall_v into_o the_o earth_n unless_o it_o die_v it_o remain_v alone_o but_o if_o it_o die_v it_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o bring_v it_o forth_o abundant_o 4._o although_o the_o word_n the_o name_n and_o saying_n concern_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n be_v mysterious_a and_o inexplicable_a yet_o they_o do_v nay_o therefore_o wear_v sure_a they_o signify_v some_o great_a thing_n they_o be_v in_o the_o very_a expression_n beyond_o our_o understanding_n &_o therefore_o much_o more_o be_v
sacramental_a symbol_n as_o a_o direct_a consignation_n of_o pardon_n not_o that_o it_o be_v they_o complete_v for_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o time_n it_o be_v as_o long_o in_o do_v as_o repentance_n be_v in_o perfect_a it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o that_o depend_v on_o its_o cause_n in_o a_o perpetual_a operation_n but_o it_o be_v then_o work_v and_o if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o duty_n god_n will_v proceed_v to_o finish_v the_o method_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o snatch_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o bring_v we_o unto_o glory_n and_o this_o he_o be_v please_v by_o the_o sacramental_a all_o the_o way_n to_o consign_v god_n speak_v not_o more_o articulate_o in_o any_o voice_n from_o heaven_n than_o in_o such_o real_a indication_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n 14._o last_o since_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o great_a solemnity_n of_o prayer_n and_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n in_o heaven_n let_v we_o here_o be_v both_o charitable_a and_o religious_a in_o our_o prayer_n intercede_v for_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_n church_n and_o represent_v to_o god_n all_o the_o need_v of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o relative_n for_o than_o we_o pray_v with_o all_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n crucify_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o advantage_n of_o solemn_a piety_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o the_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n and_o in_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n himself_o spiritual_a and_o sacramental_a and_o to_o such_o prayer_n as_o these_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v but_o that_o which_o will_v certain_o come_v that_o be_v a_o bless_a hear_n and_o a_o gracious_a answer_n sect_n iii_o devotion_n preparatory_a to_o this_o mystery_n ejaculation_n i._o 1._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n before_o the_o angel_n will_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o 2._o i_o will_v worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o have_v magnify_v above_o all_o thy_o name_n the_o word_n of_o thy_o praise_n 3._o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o shall_v answer_v and_o shall_v multiply_v strength_n in_o my_o soul._n 4._o how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concern_v i_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o 5._o i_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n my_o soul_n do_v wait_v and_o in_o his_o word_n do_v i_o hope_v 6._o my_o soul_n do_v wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o morning_n watch_v that_o they_o may_v observe_v the_o time_n of_o offer_v the_o morning_n sacrifice_n 7._o o_o let_v my_o soul_n hope_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o with_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v mercy_n and_o with_o he_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n he_o shall_v redeem_v his_o people_n from_o all_o iniquity_n ii_o 1._o our_o lord_n be_v gentle_a and_o just_a our_o god_n be_v merciful_a 2._o the_o lord_n keep_v the_o simple_a i_o be_v humble_v but_o the_o lord_n look_v after_o my_o redemption_n 3._o o_o my_o soul_n return_v thou_o unto_o thy_o rest_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v his_o good_a thing_n unto_o thou_o 4._o he_o have_v snatch_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n my_o eye_n from_o tear_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v i_o will_v therefore_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 5._o i_o have_v believe_v therefore_o will_v i_o speak_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o just_a man_n i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n 6._o what_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o retribution_n be_v repay_v upon_o i_o 7._o i_o will_v bear_v the_o chalice_n of_o redemption_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o my_o god_n iii_o 1._o i_o will_v pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v then_o show_v forth_o his_o sacrament_n unto_o all_o the_o people_n 2._o honourable_a before_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o holy_a one_o and_o thereby_o thou_o have_v break_v all_o my_o chain_n 3._o i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 4._o i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o my_o mouth_n yea_o i_o will_v praise_v he_o among_o the_o multitude_n 5._o for_o he_o shall_v stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o save_v he_o from_o they_o that_o condemn_v his_o soul._n 6._o his_o work_n be_v honourable_a and_o glorious_a and_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o he_o have_v make_v his_o wonderful_a work_n to_o be_v remember_v 7._o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n he_o have_v give_v meat_n unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v ever_o be_v mindful_a of_o his_o covenant_n he_o have_v show_v his_o people_n the_o power_n of_o his_o work_n bless_a be_v god_n the_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o any_o day_n or_o time_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n i._o o_o thou_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o feed_v we_o like_o sheep_n thou_o make_v we_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o pleasant_a pasture_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o still_a water_n run_v from_o the_o cleft_n of_o the_o rock_n from_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n thou_o prepare_v a_o table_n for_o we_o and_o anoint_v our_o head_n with_o the_o unction_n from_o above_o and_o our_o cup_n run_v over_o let_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o wound_n and_o the_o water_n of_o thy_o side_n wash_v i_o clean_o that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o pure_a clean_a soul_n come_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o pure_a sacrifice_n the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ii_o thou_o give_v thyself_o to_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n perform_v that_o in_o thy_o servant_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v and_o effect_v in_o thy_o son_n strengthen_v my_o infirmity_n heal_v my_o sickness_n give_v i_o strength_n to_o subdue_v my_o passion_n to_o mortify_v my_o inordination_n to_o kill_v all_o my_o sin_n increase_v thy_o grace_n in_o my_o soul_n enkindle_v a_o bright_a devotion_n extinguish_v all_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n my_o lust_n and_o my_o pride_n my_o envy_n and_o all_o my_o spiritual_a wickedness_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o by_o thy_o spirit_n thou_o may_v dwell_v in_o i_o and_o by_o obedience_n and_o love_n i_o may_v dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o live_v in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n till_o it_o pasâ—_n on_o to_o glory_n and_o immensity_n by_o the_o power_n and_o the_o blessing_n by_o the_o passion_n and_o intercession_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o who_o i_o will_v serve_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o o_o mysterious_a god_n ineffable_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n what_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o have_v from_o thy_o bosom_n send_v thy_o son_n to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n in_o he_o thou_o have_v open_v the_o fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o have_v invite_v all_o penitent_a sinner_n to_o come_v to_o be_v pardon_v all_o the_o oppress_v to_o be_v ease_v all_o the_o sorrowful_a to_o be_v comfort_v all_o the_o sick_a to_o be_v cure_v all_o the_o hungry_a to_o be_v fill_v and_o the_o thirsty_a to_o be_v refresh_v with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o sustain_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o elect_a soul_n admit_v i_o o_o god_n to_o this_o great_a effusion_n of_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o by_o he_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o all_o my_o grief_n satisfy_v in_o all_o my_o doubt_n heal_v of_o all_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o bruise_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n and_o arm_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o may_v begin_v continue_v and_o finish_v my_o journey_n through_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o portion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n whither_o our_o lord_n be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o every_o love_a and_o obedient_a soul._n grant_v this_o o_o eternal_a god_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o die_v for_o we_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o give_v himself_o daily_o to_o we_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n chap._n ii_o of_o
which_o be_v intend_v to_o be_v signify_v by_o all_o the_o exterior_a passion_n but_o when_o he_o have_v no_o sign_n he_o must_v be_v the_o more_o careful_a he_o have_v the_o thing_n signify_v and_o then_o all_o be_v right_a again_o but_o happy_a be_v that_o soul_n which_o come_v to_o these_o spring_n of_o salvation_n as_o the_o hart_n to_o the_o water_n brook_v pant_v and_o thirsty_a long_a and_o passionate_a weary_a of_o sin_n and_o hate_v vanity_n and_o reach_v out_o the_o heart_n and_o hand_n to_o christ_n and_o this_o we_o be_v teach_v by_o the_o same_o mystery_n represent_v under_o other_o sacrament_n the_o water_n of_o the_o spiritual_a rock_n of_o which_o our_o father_n drink_v in_o the_o wilderness_n the_o rock_n be_v christ_n and_o those_o water_n be_v his_o blood_n in_o sacrament_n and_o with_o the_o same_o appetite_n they_o drink_v those_o sacramental_a water_n withal_o we_o be_v to_o receive_v these_o divine_a mystery_n evangelical_n now_o let_v we_o by_o the_o aid_n of_o memory_n and_o fancy_n consider_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o a_o barren_a and_o dry_a land_n where_o no_o water_n be_v march_v in_o dust_n and_o fire_n not_o wet_a with_o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n whole_o without_o moisture_n save_v only_o what_o drop_v from_o their_o own_o brow_n the_o air_n be_v fire_n and_o the_o vermin_n be_v fire_n the_o fly_a serpent_n be_v of_o the_o same_o cognation_n with_o the_o firmament_n their_o sting_n be_v a_o flame_n their_o venom_n be_v a_o fever_n and_o the_o fever_n a_o calenture_n and_o their_o whole_a state_n of_o abode_n and_o travel_n be_v a_o little_a image_n of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o the_o element_n shall_v melt_v with_o fervent_a heat_n these_o man_n like_o salamander_n walk_v in_o fire_n dry_a with_o heat_n and_o scorch_v with_o thirst_n and_o make_v yet_o more_o thirsty_a by_o call_v upon_o god_n for_o water_n suppose_v i_o say_v these_o thirsty_a soul_n hear_v moses_n to_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v smite_v the_o rock_n and_o that_o a_o river_n shall_v break_v forth_o from_o thence_o observe_v how_o present_o they_o run_v to_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o spring_a stone_n thrust_v forth_o their_o head_n and_o tongue_n to_o meet_v the_o water_n impatient_a of_o delay_n cry_v out_o that_o the_o water_n do_v not_o move_v like_o light_n all_o at_o once_o and_o then_o suppose_v the_o pleasure_n of_o their_o drink_n the_o unsatiableness_n of_o their_o desire_n the_o immensity_n of_o their_o appetite_n they_o take_v in_o as_o much_o as_o they_o can_v and_o they_o desire_v much_o more_o this_o be_v their_o sacrament_n of_o the_o same_o mystery_n and_o this_o be_v their_o manner_n of_o receive_v it_o and_o this_o teach_v we_o to_o come_v to_o the_o same_o christ_n with_o the_o same_o desire_n for_o if_o that_o water_n be_v a_o type_n of_o our_o sacrament_n or_o a_o sacrament_n of_o the_o same_o secret_a blessing_n than_o that_o thirst_n be_v a_o signification_n of_o our_o duty_n that_o 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spirit_n of_o mercy_n and_o justice_n prudence_n and_o diligence_n the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o their_o people_n and_o grace_n and_o blessing_n that_o they_o may_v live_v at_o peace_n with_o thou_o and_o with_o one_o another_o remember_v the_o command_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o king_n the_o serene_a and_o reconcile_a jesus_n 4._o give_v a_o apostolical_a spirit_n to_o all_o ecclesiastical_a prelate_n and_o priest_n grant_v to_o they_o zeal_n of_o soul_n wisdom_n to_o conduct_v their_o charge_n purity_n to_o become_v exemplar_n that_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o life_n may_v great_o promote_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o grant_v unto_o thy_o flock_n to_o be_v feed_v with_o wise_a and_o holy_a shepherd_n man_n fear_v god_n and_o hate_v covetousness_n free_a from_o envy_n and_o full_a of_o charity_n that_o be_v burn_a and_o shine_a light_n man_n behold_v â—heir_a light_n may_v rejoice_v in_o that_o light_n and_o glorify_v thou_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 5._o have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n the_o governor_n and_o the_o govern_v the_o rich_a and_o the_o poor_a high_a and_o low_a grant_v to_o every_o of_o they_o in_o their_o several_a station_n to_o live_v with_o so_o much_o purity_n and_o faith_n simplicity_n and_o charity_n justice_n and_o perfection_n that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 6._o relieve_v all_o oppress_a prince_n defend_v and_o restore_v their_o right_n and_o suppress_v all_o violent_a and_o war_a spirit_n that_o unjust_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o christendom_n relieve_v and_o comfort_v all_o gentleman_n that_o be_v fall_v into_o poverty_n and_o sad_a misfortune_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o that_o be_v sick_a and_o deliver_v they_o from_o all_o their_o sorrow_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o let_v the_o spirit_n of_o comfort_n and_o patience_n of_o holiness_n and_o resignation_n descend_v upon_o all_o christian_a people_n who_o thou_o have_v in_o any_o instance_n visit_v with_o thy_o rod_n and_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o pity_v poor_a mankind_n shorten_v the_o day_n of_o our_o trouble_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n be_v set_v up_o in_o every_o one_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o prevail_v mighty_o and_o for_o ever_o 7._o i_o humble_o present_a to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n this_o glorious_a sacrifice_n which_o thy_o servant_n this_o day_n have_v represent_v upon_o earth_n in_o behalf_n of_o my_o dear_a relation_n wife_n child_n husband_n parent_n friend_n etc._n etc._n grant_v unto_o they_o whatsoever_o they_o want_v or_o wise_o and_o holy_o desire_v keep_v they_o for_o ever_o in_o thy_o fear_n and_o favour_n grant_v that_o they_o may_v never_o sin_v against_o thou_o never_o fall_v into_o thy_o displeasure_n never_o be_v separate_v from_o thy_o love_n and_o from_o thy_o presence_n but_o let_v their_o portion_n be_v in_o the_o blessing_n and_o in_o the_o service_n in_o the_o love_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 8._o have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o stranger_n and_o alien_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o son_n let_v the_o sweet_a sound_n of_o thy_o gospel_n be_v hear_v in_o all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o earth_n let_v not_o any_o soul_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n the_o price_n of_o thy_o son_n blood_n be_v any_o long_o reckon_v in_o the_o portion_n of_o thy_o enemy_n but_o let_v they_o all_o become_v christian_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o christian_n may_v live_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n without_o scandal_n and_o reproach_n full_a of_o faith_n and_o full_a of_o charity_n 9_o give_v thy_o grace_n speedy_o to_o all_o wicked_a person_n that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o live_v well_o and_o be_v save_v to_o all_o good_a people_n give_v a_o increase_n of_o gift_n and_o holiness_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n and_o christian_a perfection_n to_o all_o heretic_n and_o schismatic_n grant_v the_o spirit_n of_o humility_n and_o truth_n charity_n and_o obedience_n and_o suffer_v none_o upon_o who_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v to_o throw_v themselves_o away_o and_o fall_v into_o the_o portion_n of_o the_o intolerable_a burn_n 10._o for_o all_o mankind_n who_o i_o have_v and_o who_o i_o have_v not_o remember_v i_o humble_o represent_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o thy_o eternal_a son_n his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n his_o life_n and_o death_n his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n his_o charity_n and_o intercession_n pray_v to_o thou_o in_o virtue_n of_o our_o glorious_a saviour_n to_o grant_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o a_o excellent_a and_o perfect_a repentance_n a_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n a_o great_a love_n of_o god_n a_o exact_a imitation_n of_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o ever_o bless_a jesus_n the_o spirit_n of_o devotion_n conformable_a will_n and_o religious_a affection_n a_o angelical_a purity_n and_o a_o seraphical_a love_n thankful_a heart_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n and_o let_v all_o thing_n happen_v to_o we_o all_o in_o that_o order_n and_o disposition_n as_o may_v promote_v thy_o great_a glory_n and_o our_o duty_n our_o likeness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o kingdom_n even_o so_o father_n let_v it_o be_v because_o it_o be_v best_o and_o because_o thou_o love_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o bring_v it_o to_o a_o real_a and_o unalterable_a event_n by_o the_o miracle_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n pour_v forth_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o desire_v that_o i_o may_v still_o more_o and_o more_o love_n and_o love_n for_o ever_o amen_n amen_n sect_n iii_o a_o advice_n concern_v he_o who_o only_o communicate_v spiritual_o there_o be_v many_o person_n well_o dispose_v by_o the_o measure_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n to_o communicate_v frequent_o but_o it_o may_v happen_v that_o they_o be_v unavoidable_o hinder_v some_o have_v a_o timorous_a conscience_n a_o fear_n a_o pious_a fear_n which_o be_v indeed_o sometime_o more_o pitiable_a than_o commendable_a other_o be_v advise_v by_o their_o spiritual_a guide_n to_o abstain_v for_o a_o time_n that_o they_o may_v proceed_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o repentance_n further_o yet_o before_o they_o partake_v of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o love_n and_o yet_o if_o they_o shall_v want_v the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o communion_n their_o remedy_n which_o be_v intend_v they_o will_v be_v a_o real_a impediment_n some_o be_v scandalize_v and_o offend_v at_o irremediable_a miscarriage_n in_o public_a doctrine_n or_o government_n and_o can_v ready_o overcome_v their_o prejudice_n nor_o reconcile_v their_o conscience_n to_o a_o present_a actual_a communion_n some_o dare_v not_o receive_v it_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o wicked_a priest_n of_o notorious_a evil_a life_n some_o can_v have_v it_o at_o no_o priest_n at_o all_o but_o be_v in_o a_o long_a journey_n or_o under_o a_o persecution_n or_o in_o a_o country_n of_o a_o differ_a persuasion_n some_o be_v sick_a and_o some_o can_v have_v it_o every_o day_n but_o every_o day_n desire_v it_o such_o person_n as_o these_o if_o they_o prepare_v themselves_o with_o all_o the_o essential_a and_o ornamental_a measure_n of_o address_n and_o eanest_o desire_v that_o they_o can_v actual_o communicate_v they_o may_v place_v themselves_o upon_o their_o knee_n and_o build_v a_o altar_n in_o their_o heart_n celebrate_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o holy_a desire_n join_v with_o all_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o christian_a world_n who_o that_o day_n celebrate_v the_o holy_a communion_n and_o may_v serve_v their_o devotion_n by_o the_o former_a prayer_n and_o action_n eucharistical_a change_v only_o such_o circumstantial_a word_n which_o relate_v to_o the_o actual_a participation_n and_o then_o they_o may_v remember_v and_o make_v use_n of_o the_o comfortable_a doctrine_n of_o s._n austin_n domini_fw-la it_o be_v one_o thing_n say_v that_o learned_a saint_n to_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o another_o thing_n to_o be_v feed_v of_o the_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v when_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o our_o mother_n and_o another_o thing_n to_o be_v feed_v of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v do_v when_o she_o suckle_v her_o infant_n by_o that_o nourishment_n which_o be_v change_v into_o food_n that_o he_o may_v eat_v and_o drink_v with_o pleasure_n by_o which_o he_o be_v bear_v to_o life_n when_o this_o be_v do_v without_o the_o actual_a and_o sacramental_a participation_n it_o be_v call_v spiritual_a manducation_n concern_v which_o i_o only_o add_v the_o pious_a advice_n of_o
have_v thou_o to_o do_v to_o declare_v my_o statute_n or_o that_o thou_o shall_v take_v my_o covenant_n in_o thy_o mouth_n see_v thou_o hate_v instruction_n and_o cast_v my_o word_n behind_o thou_o thou_o sit_v and_o speak_v against_o thy_o brother_n thou_o slandere_v thy_o own_o mother_n son_n these_o thing_n thou_o have_v do_v and_o i_o keep_v silence_n but_o i_o will_v reprove_v thou_o and_o set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o thy_o eye_n now_o consider_v this_o you_o that_o forget_v god_n lest_o i_o tear_v you_o in_o piece_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v deliver_v i_o from_o bloodguiltiness_n o_o god_n thou_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o my_o tongue_n shall_v sing_v aloud_o of_o thy_o righteousness_n bless_a be_v he_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o and_o keep_v he_o alive_a and_o he_o shall_v be_v bless_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o thou_o will_v not_o deliver_v he_o 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we_o lead_v as_o a_o lamb_n to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o a_o sheep_n before_o the_o shearer_n be_v dumb_a so_o thou_o open_v not_o thy_o mouth_n thou_o turn_v thy_o back_n to_o the_o smiter_n and_o thy_o cheek_n to_o the_o nipper_n thou_o be_v mock_v and_o whip_v crucify_v and_o tear_v but_o thou_o do_v nothing_o but_o good_a to_o thy_o enemy_n and_o pray_v with_o loud_a cry_n for_o thy_o persecutor_n and_o do_v heal_v the_o wound_n of_o one_o that_o come_v to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o thou_o o_o plant_n in_o my_o heart_n gentleness_n and_o patience_n a_o meek_a and_o a_o long_a suffer_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v never_o be_v transport_v with_o violent_a anger_n never_o be_v disorder_v by_o peevishness_n never_o think_v thought_n of_o revenge_n but_o may_v with_o meekness_n receive_v all_o injury_n that_o shall_v be_v do_v to_o i_o and_o patient_o bear_v every_o cross_a accident_n and_o with_o charity_n may_v return_v blessing_n for_o curse_v good_a for_o evil_n kind_a 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eternal_a prison_n even_o till_o i_o pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n but_o i_o hope_v in_o thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o will_v forgive_v i_o my_o ten_o thousand_o talent_n and_o i_o also_o do_v in_o thy_o presence_n forgive_v every_o one_o that_o have_v offend_v i_o whoever_o have_v take_v my_o good_n private_o and_o injurious_o or_o hurt_v my_o person_n or_o contrive_v any_o evil_n against_o i_o whether_o know_v or_o unknown_a who_o ever_o have_v lessen_v my_o reputation_n detract_v from_o my_o best_a endeavour_n or_o have_v slander_v i_o or_o reproach_v revile_v or_o in_o any_o word_n or_o way_n do_v i_o injury_n i_o do_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o soul_n forgive_v he_o pray_v thou_o also_o that_o thou_o will_v never_o impute_v to_o he_o any_o word_n or_o thought_n or_o action_n do_v against_o i_o but_o forgive_v he_o as_o i_o desire_v thou_o will_v also_o forgive_v i_o all_o that_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o or_o any_o man_n in_o the_o world_n give_v he_o thy_o grace_n and_o a_o holy_a repentance_n for_o whatever_o he_o have_v do_v amiss_o grant_v he_o may_v do_v so_o no_o more_o keep_v i_o from_o the_o evil_a tongue_n and_o injurious_a action_n of_o all_o man_n and_o keep_v all_o my_o enemy_n from_o all_o the_o express_v of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o let_v thy_o grace_n prevail_v final_o upon_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v never_o remember_v any_o injury_n to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o any_o man_n buâ—_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v towards_o my_o enemy_n as_o christ_n do_v who_o receive_v much_o evil_n but_o go_v about_o seek_v to_o do_v goâ—d_v to_o every_o man_n and_o if_o ever_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o my_o power_n and_o my_o opportunity_n to_o return_v evil_a o_o then_o grant_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n and_o forgiveness_n may_v triumph_v over_o all_o anger_n and_o malice_n and_o revenge_n that_o i_o may_v be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o maâ—_n love_n god_n and_o prove_v my_o love_n to_o thou_o by_o my_o love_n to_o my_o brother_n and_o by_o obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o law_n through_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o love_n by_o who_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v to_o mankind_n our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n vers._n remember_v not_o lord_n our_o offence_n nor_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o forefather_n neither_o take_v thou_o vengeance_n of_o our_o sin_n resp._n spare_v we_o good_a lord_n spare_v thy_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n v._o of_o repentance_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n sect_n i._o when_o isaac_n and_o abimelech_n have_v make_v a_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o mutual_a agreement_n they_o will_v not_o confirm_v it_o by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n till_o the_o next_o morning_n that_o they_o may_v swear_v fast_v for_o the_o reverence_n and_o religious_a regard_n of_o the_o solemn_a oath_n say_v lyra._n but_o philo_n say_v they_o do_v it_o symbolical_o to_o represent_v that_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n which_o he_o that_o swear_v to_o god_n or_o come_v to_o pay_v his_o vow_n aught_o to_o preserve_v with_o great_a religion_n he_o that_o in_o a_o religious_a and_o solemn_a address_n come_v to_o god_n aught_o to_o consider_v whether_o his_o body_n be_v free_a from_o uncleanness_n and_o his_o soul_n from_o vile_a affection_n he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 22.11_o let_v he_o be_v righteous_a still_o and_o he_o that_o be_v justify_v let_v he_o be_v justify_v yet_o more_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o than_o it_o follow_v he_o that_o thirst_v let_v he_o come_v and_o drink_v of_o the_o live_a water_n free_o and_o without_o money_n 17._o meaning_n