do_v believe_v in_o christ_n with_o their_o heart_n and_o obey_v he_o in_o their_o life_n q._n 107._o who_o be_v heart-covenanters_a with_o god_n a._n those_o who_o true_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n against_o god_n renounce_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o take_v god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o their_o only_a god_n and_o chief_a good_a their_o father_n redeemer_n and_o sanctifier_n and_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o fear_v love_n and_o obey_v he_o according_a to_o his_o word_n and_o this_o unto_o the_o death_n isa_n 44.5_o and_o 56.4_o q._n 108._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o these_o three_o thing_n 1._o by_o our_o sincere_a consent_n to_o the_o covenant_n or_o choose_v the_o live_n and_o true_a god_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o people_n q._n 109._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o our_o holy_a care_n to_o keep_v covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o therein_o q._n 110._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o god_n gracious_a performance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o his_o covenant_n to_o our_o soul_n in_o give_v we_o the_o save_v blessing_n promise_v to_o his_o covenant-people_n q._n 111._o what_o be_v the_o blessing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n god_n have_v promise_v grace_n and_o glory_n all_o that_o be_v needful_a and_o good_a both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a blessing_n psal_n 84.11_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o q._n 112._o what_o he_o the_o spiritual_a blessing_n that_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o in_o this_o life_n a._n these_o especial_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v they_o 1._o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o teach_v sanctify_v assist_v guide_n and_o comfort_v they_o ezek._n 36.27_o john_n 14.16_o 17_o 26._o q._n 113._o what_o else_o a._n the_o enlighten_v of_o their_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n isa_n 54.13_o heb._n 8.11_o q._n 114._o what_o else_o a._n the_o renew_n of_o their_o will_n or_o heart_n ezek._n 36.26_o and_o 11.19_o 20._o q._n 115._o what_o else_o a._n the_o put_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n heb._n 8.10_o q._n 116._o what_o else_o a._n the_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n to_o keep_v they_o from_o depart_v from_o he_o jer._n 32.40_o q._n 117._o what_o else_o a._n the_o justification_n of_o their_o person_n pardon_v their_o sin_n and_o accept_n they_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n isa_n 53.11_o jer._n 31.34_o rom._n 3.24_o 25_o 26._o q._n 118._o what_o else_o a._n the_o sanctification_n of_o their_o nature_n ezek._n 36.25_o q._n 119._o what_o else_o a._n adoption_n to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 6.18_o q._n 120._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o no_o a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o the_o operation_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o we_o which_o be_v such_o as_o these_o light_z life_n love_n liberty_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n repentance_n hope_n meekness_n and_o temperance_n 2_o cor._n 4.6_o 2_o cor._n 3.6_o gal._n 2.20_o and_o 5.22_o 23._o q._n 121._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o new_a heart_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o uprightness_n singleness_n and_o sensibleness_n or_o tenderness_n of_o our_o heart_n psal_n 7.10_o ezek._n 11.19_o 2._o by_o the_o conformity_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n when_o it_o be_v the_o bend_a desire_n &_o delight_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o please_v he_o in_o every_o thing_n psal_n 119.6_o 8_o 16._o act_n 13.22_o psal_n 40.8_o q._n 122._o who_o must_v judge_v of_o this_o inward_a invisible_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n every_o particular_a christian_n ought_v to_o examine_v and_o judge_v of_o his_o own_o inward_a and_o invisible_a right_n by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o word_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o 12._o q_o 123._o wâ—at_o be_v a_o gospel-fitness_n or_o preparedness_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a gospel_n fitness_n for_o it_o 1._o a_o fitness_n of_o our_o state_n or_o condition_n 2._o a_o fitness_n of_o our_o frame_n or_o disposition_n both_o these_o must_v be_v have_v to_o make_v we_o worthy_a guest_n at_o this_o holy_a table_n of_o the_o lord_n q._n 124._o who_o be_v in_o a_o fit_a state_n or_o condition_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o and_o only_o such_o as_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o save_v grace_n or_o the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o regeneration_n and_o so_o qualify_v with_o those_o grace_n that_o be_v needful_a and_o useful_a for_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o a_o spiritual_a profit_v by_o it_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 125._o what_o be_v saving-grace_n a._n save_v grace_n be_v a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n elect_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o usual_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o they_o be_v effectual_o incline_v and_o enable_v and_o do_v sincere_o endeavour_v to_o obey_v the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n in_o heart_n lip_n and_o life_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o eph._n 4.18_o col._n 3.16_o heb._n 12.28_o john_n 17.17_o rom._n 15.16_o 1_o cor._n 4.15_o heb._n 13.12_o q._n 126._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v saving-grace_n a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o the_o good_a fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o be_v especial_o these_o two_o 1._o save_v grace_n turn_v the_o heart_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o set_v it_o against_o sin_n so_o that_o such_o a_o man_n do_v not_o only_o forbear_v sin_n but_o hate_v it_o and_o seek_v the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o it_o in_o his_o heart_n and_o life_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n ezek._n 18.30_o psal_n 119.104_o matth._n 26.41_o col._n 3.5_o 2._o save_v grace_n turn_v the_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o godliness_n strong_o and_o constant_o incline_v it_o to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o ready_a to_o and_o active_a in_o good_a work_n enable_v we_o cheerful_o to_o obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n precept_n and_o patient_o to_o submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o providence_n eph._n 2.10_o isa_n 55.7_o psal_n 119_o 112._o tit._n 3.1_o act_n 21.13_o tit._n 2.14_o q._n 127._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a grace_n or_o gracious_a qualification_n that_o fit_v we_o for_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n they_o be_v especial_o these_o seven_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n new_a obedience_n thankfulness_n &_o holy_a desire_n or_o a_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o this_o ordinance_n 128._o what_o knowledge_n shall_v we_o have_v a._n a_o competent_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o fundamental_a or_o principal_a truth_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n or_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n necessary_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n prov._n 19.2_o eph._n 1.17_o col._n 1.9_o &_o 3.10_o q._n 129._o what_o be_v the_o truth_n that_o we_o shall_v especial_o know_v a._n some_o truth_n concern_v god_n some_o concern_v man_n some_o concern_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o man_n and_o some_o concern_v the_o sacrament_n or_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n q_o 130._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v god_n a._n we_o shall_v know_v something_o concern_v his_o essence_n or_o nature_n something_o concern_v his_o will_n and_o something_o concern_v his_o worship_n q._n 131._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o god_n a._n these_o four_o thing_n 1._o that_o god_n be_v or_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n heb._n 11.6_o q._n 132._o what_o else_o a._n 2._o that_o god_n be_v one_o or_o that_o there_o be_v only_o one_o true_a god_n and_o no_o more_o deut._n 6.4_o jer._n 10.10_o q._n 133._o what_o else_o a._n that_o this_o one_o god_n subsi_v in_o three_o distinct_a person_n call_v by_o distinct_a name_n in_o scripture_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o spirit_n matth._n 28.19_o 1_o joh._n 5.7_o q._n 134._o what_o else_o a._n 4._o that_o this_o one_o god_n be_v a_o most_o pure_a invisible_a spirit_n or_o a_o be_v that_o can_v be_v see_v by_o our_o eye_n john_n 4.24_o 1_o tim._n 1.17_o and_o 6.16_o q._n 135._o by_o what_o have_v god_n make_v himself_o know_v to_o we_o a._n god_n have_v make_v himself_o know_v to_o we_o two_o way_n 1._o by_o his_o write_a word_n 2._o by_o his_o work_n q._n 136._o what_o do_v the_o word_n make_v know_v to_o we_o concern_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n a._n the_o word_n
make_v know_v to_o we_o the_o name_n title_n and_o attribute_n of_o god_n by_o which_o his_o nature_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n discover_v q._n 137._o what_o be_v the_o name_n or_o title_n of_o god_n a._n he_o be_v call_v jehovah_n jah_n and_o in_o scripture_n which_o signify_v his_o essence_n or_o self-existence_n that_o he_o have_v his_o be_v in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o other_o being_n he_o be_v the_o eternal_a i_o be_o he_o be_v call_v god_n almighty_a or_o all-sufficient_a the_o most_o high_a god_n possessor_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o god_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n these_o and_o many_o other_o title_n be_v give_v to_o god_n in_o scripture_n exod._n 6.3_o and_o 34.6_o gen._n 17.1_o and_o 14.19_o exod._n 3.1_o isa_n 14.27_o deut._n 10.17_o 1_o tim._n 6.16_o q._n 138._o what_o be_v the_o attribute_n of_o god_n a._n god_n attribute_n be_v certain_a property_n perfection_n or_o excellency_n in_o his_o nature_n or_o essence_n whereby_o he_o be_v distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o being_n q._n 139._o how_o be_v god_n attribute_n distinguish_v each_o from_o other_o a._n they_o be_v distinguish_v into_o two_o sort_n his_o absolute_a and_o his_o relative_n attribute_n q._n 140._o which_o be_v god_n absolute_a attribute_n a._n such_o as_o be_v only_o in_o god_n and_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o resemblance_n in_o any_o creature_n q._n 141._o which_o be_v the_o first_o a._n his_o simplicity_n or_o freedom_n from_o all_o composition_n he_o be_v a_o most_o absolute_a simple_a and_o pure_a spirit_n without_o body_n part_n or_o passion_n deut._n 4.15_o 16._o luke_n 24.39_o q._n 142._o which_o be_v the_o second_o a._n his_o infinity_o god_n be_v infinite_a that_o be_v without_o bound_n of_o place_n time_n or_o perfection_n he_o be_v in_o all_o place_n at_o once_o &_o yet_o not_o comprehend_v in_o any_o place_n he_o be_v before_o all_o time_n be_v in_o all_o time_n and_o will_v be_v when_o time_n shall_v be_v no_o more_o and_o so_o perfect_a that_o he_o can_v be_v more_o perfect_a in_o all_o excellency_n and_o therefore_o no_o man_n nor_o angel_n can_v full_o understand_v and_o comprehend_v what_o god_n be_v psal_n 147.5_o jer._n 23.23_o 1_o king_n 8.27_o psal_n 139.7_o etc._n etc._n psal_n â—0_n 2_o and_o 145.3_o job_n 11.7_o 8_o 9_o q._n 143._o which_o be_v the_o three_o a._n his_o all-sufficiency_n god_n be_v sufficient_a or_o himself_o and_o for_o all_o his_o creature_n and_o â—ust_z needs_o be_v so_o see_v he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n goodness_n &_o in_o all_o perection_n gen._n 17.1_o 2_o cor._n 11.8_o &_o 12.9_o q._n 144._o which_o be_v the_o four_o a._n his_o independency_n god_n have_v no_o dependence_n on_o any_o other_o be_v but_o all_o other_o being_n have_v their_o whole_a dependence_n on_o he_o both_o for_o subsistence_n supply_n power_n and_o action_n act_n 17.25_o neh._n 9.6_o rom._n 11.36_o q._n 145._o which_o be_v the_o five_o a._n his_o immutability_n or_o unchangeableness_n god_n be_v always_o the_o same_o and_o subject_a to_o no_o change_n mal._n 3.6_o jam._n 1.17_o heb._n 13.8_o q._n 146._o which_o be_v god_n relative_n attribute_n a._n such_o of_o which_o there_o be_v some_o resemblance_n in_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n angel_n and_o men._n q._n 147._o which_o be_v they_o a._n 1._o his_o life_n he_o be_v the_o live_a god_n psal_n 42.2_o q._n 148._o which_o be_v another_o a._n 2._o his_o will._n he_o work_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o council_n of_o his_o will_n eph._n 1.11_o q._n 149._o which_o another_o a._n 3._o his_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n hâ—_n be_v the_o only_a wise_a god_n 1_o tim._n 1.17_o q._n 150._o which_o be_v another_o a._n 4._o his_o power_n which_o signify_v both_o 1._o his_o authority_n and_o dominion_n oveâ—_n all_o his_o creature_n psal_n 103.19_o dan._n â—_o 34_o 35._o judas_n v._n 25._o 2._o his_o strength_n or_o may_v he_o can_v do_v what_o ever_o he_o will_v job_n 42.1_o 2._o matth._n 19.26_o q._n 151._o which_o be_v another_o a._n 5._o his_o holiness_n he_o be_v most_o holy_a and_o pure_a psal_n 23.3_o isa_n 6.3_o q._n 152._o which_o be_v another_o a._n 6._o his_o justice_n he_o be_v most_o just_a and_o righteous_a deut._n 32.4_o psal_n 11.7_o and_o 92.15_o q._n 153._o which_o be_v another_o a._n 7._o his_o goodness_n he_o be_v most_o good_a this_o comprehend_v both_o 1._o the_o love_n 2._o the_o graciousness_n 3._o the_o mercy_n 4._o the_o patience_n of_o god_n psal_n 119.68_o exod._n 34.6_o 1_o joh._n 4.8_o psal_n 103.8_o and_o 145.8_o q._n 154._o which_o be_v another_o a._n 8._o his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n he_o â—s_v most_o true_a both_o in_o himself_o his_o word_n â—nd_v work_n john_n 17.3_o deut._n 32.4_o john_n 17.17_o psal_n 33.4_o q._n 155._o be_v these_o relative_n attribute_n â—n_n god_n as_o they_o be_v in_o man_n a._n no._n in_o god_n they_o be_v his_o very_a essence_n or_o nature_n for_o whatever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n but_o in_o man_n they_o be_v quaty_n in_o god_n they_o be_v most_o perfect_a he_o 〈◊〉_d so_o merciful_a and_o just_a that_o he_o can_v be_v â—ore_o so_o but_o in_o man_n they_o be_v imperfect_a be_v but_o some_o degree_n of_o mercy_n and_o justice_n in_o he_o 1_o john_n 4.8_o q._n 156._o what_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o make_v himself_o know_v a._n they_o be_v either_o 1._o his_o work_n before_o time_n call_v his_o decree_n whereby_o he_o purpose_v in_o himself_o from_o all_o eternity_n what_o he_o will_v do_v in_o time_n 2._o his_o work_n in_o time_n which_o be_v the_o execution_n oâ—_n performance_n of_o his_o decree_n which_o comprehend_v both_o his_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o his_o work_n of_o providence_n eph._n 1.11_o heb._n 11.3_o and_o 1.3_o psal_n 103.19_o q._n 157._o what_o may_v we_o learn_v of_o god_n bâ—_n his_o work_n a._n by_o the_o work_n of_o god_n we_o may_v learâ—_n somewhat_o of_o the_o glorious_a perfection_n 〈◊〉_d his_o nature_n his_o wisdom_n power_n holine_n 〈◊〉_d justice_n goodness_n and_o truth_n but_o hâ—_n holy_a word_n discover_v they_o more_o cleaâ—ly_o and_o full_o to_o we_o rom._n 1.20_o ps_n 104.2_o q._n 158._o what_o be_v a_o person_n in_o the_o diviâ—_n nature_n a._n a_o person_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v distinct_a subsistence_n or_o be_v have_v tâ—_n whole_a nature_n of_o god_n but_o distinguishâ—_n each_o from_o other_o by_o their_o order_n incony_z municable_a property_n and_o manner_n 〈◊〉_d work_v john_n 14.9_o 10._o heb._n 1.3_o q._n 159._o what_o be_v the_o order_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n a._n god_n the_o father_n be_v the_o first_o person_n god_n the_o son_n be_v the_o second_o person_n and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o three_o person_n q._n 160._o what_o be_v their_o incommunicable_a property_n a._n it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o the_o father_n to_o beget_v the_o son_n the_o property_n of_o the_o son_n to_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o property_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n &_o the_o son_n joh._n 1.14_o and_o 15.26_o q._n 161._o what_o be_v their_o manner_n of_o work_v a._n god_n the_o father_n work_v from_o himself_o god_n the_o son_n work_v from_o the_o father_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v both_o â—rom_n the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n john_n 5.26_o q._n 162._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v the_o first_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n a._n four_o thing_n especial_o 1._o that_o he_o be_v call_v god_n the_o father_n because_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o lord_n jeâ—â—s_v christ_n by_o a_o inconceivable_a generation_n and_o because_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o â—ther_n being_n by_o creation_n john_n 20.17_o â—eb_fw-mi 12.9_o rom._n 11.36_o q._n 163._o what_o else_o a._n 2._o that_o he_o create_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o time_n and_o have_v make_v man_n after_o his_o own_o image_n he_o covenant_v or_o promise_v to_o continue_v he_o in_o his_o happiness_n provide_v man_n continue_v in_o his_o obedience_n gen._n 1.27_o 31._o and_o 2.16_o 17._o q._n 164._o what_o else_o a._n 3._o that_o man_n break_v that_o covenant_n by_o his_o disobedience_n and_o so_o make_v himself_o liable_a to_o death_n it_o please_v god_n to_o pity_v his_o fall_a and_o sinful_a creature_n &_o to_o contrive_v a_o way_n of_o salvation_n for_o he_o by_o virtue_n of_o a_o second_o covenant_n in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o redeemer_n gen._n 3.15_o john_n 3.16_o q._n 165._o what_o else_o a._n 4._o that_o god_n the_o father_n first_o promise_v &_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n send_v forth_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v man_n redeemer_n
why_o do_v christ_n change_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o covenant_n a._n for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o church_n good_a for_o 1._o those_o ordinance_n under_o the_o old_a covenant_n be_v more_o dark_a difficult_a costly_a and_o weak_a than_o these_o under_o the_o new_a covenant_n 2._o those_o ordinance_n become_v unsuitable_a and_o unserviceable_a to_o the_o church_n after_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n because_o they_o signify_v christ_n to_o come_v therefore_o when_o christ_n the_o substance_n of_o they_o be_v come_v those_o sadow_n must_v be_v do_v away_o q._n 45._o how_o have_v god_n confirm_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n god_n have_v confirm_v it_o by_o 4_o thing_n 1._o by_o his_o word_n of_o promise_n gen._n 17.7_o 2._o by_o his_o oath_n gen._n 22.16_o 17._o hebr._n 6.13_o 14_o 17_o 18._o 3._o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n heb._n 9.16_o 17._o 4._o by_o the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n rom._n 4.11_o q._n 46._o what_o be_v the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n now_o in_o gospel_n day_n a._n the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n q._n 47._o why_o be_v these_o ordinance_n call_v sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n a._n because_o they_o be_v of_o the_o same_o signification_n and_o use_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n as_o sign_n and_o seal_n put_v to_o covenant_n between_o man_n and_o man_n use_v to_o be_v q._n 48._o what_o be_v their_o signification_n &_o use_v a._n these_o ordinance_n as_o sign_n do_v signify_v the_o grace_n and_o goodwill_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o his_o covenant-people_n and_o as_o seal_n do_v confirm_v convey_v and_o apply_v the_o grant_n of_o the_o covenant_n or_o a_o right_n to_o all_o the_o blessing_n promise_v therein_o to_o believer_n and_o their_o engagement_n to_o obedience_n 1_o pet._n 3.21_o rom._n 6.3_o 4._o gal._n 3.27_o q._n 49._o do_v these_o sacrament_n certain_o â—ork_v grace_n in_o all_o that_o receive_v they_o a._n no._n it_o be_v evident_a that_o many_o of_o â—ose_n who_o be_v baptize_v and_o have_v receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n live_v and_o die_v in_o a_o faceless_a state_n act_v 8.23_o luke_n 13.26_o 27._o q_o 50._o who_o then_o do_v receive_v save_v beneby_o the_o sacrament_n a._n those_o only_o receive_v save_v benefit_n the_o sacrament_n to_o who_o the_o holy_a spiâ—â—â—_n of_o god_n do_v bless_v they_o work_v in_o use_v by_o they_o on_o their_o heart_n as_o he_o do_v 〈◊〉_d all_o god_n elect_n 1_o cor._n 3.7_o q._n 51._o what_o be_v baptism_n a._n baptism_n be_v a_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o first_o wherein_o the_o wash_n with_o water_n 〈◊〉_d or_o into_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n signify_v and_o seal_v 〈◊〉_d engraft_v into_o christ_n remission_n of_o 〈◊〉_d by_o his_o blood_n and_o regeneration_n by_o spirit_n and_o whereby_o the_o person_n bapâ—â—ed_v be_v solemn_o enter_v into_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o into_o a_o open_a and_o profess_a engagement_n to_o be_v whole_o and_o only_o god_n covenant-people_n matth._n 28.19_o gal._n 3.27_o mark_v 1.4_o rev._n 1.5_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 5.26_o 1_o cor._n 12.13_o rom._n 6.4_o 5._o q._n 52._o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o baptism_n a._n they_o be_v two_o the_o outward_a and_o visible_a part_n signify_v and_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a part_n signify_v q_o 53._o what_o be_v the_o outward_a signify_v part_n of_o baptism_n a._n the_o outward_a signify_v part_n of_o baptism_n consist_v in_o the_o wash_n the_o body_n with_o the_o element_n of_o water_n and_o the_o use_n of_o the_o word_n of_o institution_n i_o e._n baptise_v etc._n etc._n q._n 54._o what_o be_v the_o inward_a part_n signifieâ—_n by_o the_o outward_a sign_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o wash_n with_o water_n iâ—_n signify_v two_o thing_n the_o wash_a awaâ—_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n or_o our_o pardon_n and_o justification_n procure_v by_o the_o blood_n oâ—_n christ_n and_o the_o wash_n away_o of_o the_o filtâ—_n of_o sin_n or_o our_o sanctification_n by_o the_o spirâ—â—_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o work_n of_o regeneration_n rom._n 1.5_o john_n 3.5_o 2_o by_o the_o word_n of_o institution_n i_o e._n baptise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n son_n 〈◊〉_d holy_a ghost_n two_o thing_n be_v also_o signifieâ—_n 1_o that_o minister_n have_v authority_n both_o from_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n to_o administer_v baptism_n 2._o that_o the_o person_n baptize_v do_v enter_v into_o a_o holy_a covenant_n with_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n i_z e._n they_o take_v this_o only_a live_n and_o true_a god_n to_o be_v their_o own_o and_o only_a god_n and_o give_v up_o themselves_o if_o grow_v person_n or_o be_v give_v up_o by_o their_o parent_n if_o infant_n to_o this_o god_n to_o be_v his_o covenant-servant_n matth._n 28.18_o 19_o 2_o cor._n 8.5_o q._n 55._o what_o be_v the_o special_a end_n of_o baptism_n a._n the_o special_a end_n of_o baptism_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o such_o as_o respect_n god_n and_o so_o it_o be_v to_o be_v 1._o a_o sign_n to_o signify_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o 2._o a_o seal_n to_o confirm_v the_o grant_n of_o the_o covenant_n rom._n 4.11_o col._n 2.11_o 12._o act_n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o 2._o such_o as_o respect_v man_n and_o so_o it_o be_v to_o be_v 1._o a_o badge_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n 2._o a_o bond_n to_o oblige_v we_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o covenant_n gal._n 5.3_o rom._n 8.12_o 1_o pet._n 3.21_o q._n 56._o to_o who_o be_v baptism_n to_o be_v administer_v a._n baptism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v administer_v to_o any_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o visible_a church_n of_o christ_n until_o they_o be_v instruct_v in_o the_o christian_a religion_n and_o profess_v faith_n in_o christ_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o but_o the_o infant_n of_o such_o as_o be_v member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n be_v to_o be_v baptize_v matth._n 28.19_o act_n 2.41_o gen._n 17.7_o 10._o act_n 2.38_o 39_o q._n 57_o how_o may_v it_o be_v prove_v that_o the_o infant_n of_o church-member_n have_v a_o right_n to_o baptism_n a._n it_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o these_o arâ—guments_n 1._o by_o their_o covenant_n relation_n to_o god_n those_o that_o be_v in_o covenant_n have_v a_o right_n to_o the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n but_o the_o child_n of_o believe_a parent_n be_v in_o covenant_n therefore_o they_o have_v a_o right_n to_o the_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o it_o gen._n 17.7_o deut._n 29.10_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o q._n 58._o have_v infant_n then_o a_o right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n also_o and_o shall_v they_o receive_v it_o a._n the_o infant_n of_o believer_n have_v a_o remote_a though_o not_o a_o immediate_a and_o actual_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n &_o therefore_o may_v not_o receive_v it_o in_o their_o infancy_n for_o want_v of_o a_o capacity_n to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n or_o to_o understand_v the_o nature_n use_v and_o end_n of_o that_o ordinance_n and_o to_o use_v it_o according_o q._n 59_o shall_v they_o not_o then_o be_v keep_v from_o baptism_n also_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n see_v they_o understand_v not_o that_o ordinance_n a._n no._n for_o they_o be_v as_o capable_a of_o receive_v this_o ordinance_n of_o baptism_n as_o the_o jewish_a infant_n be_v of_o circumcision_n at_o 8_o day_n old_a and_o aught_o to_o be_v baptize_v because_o baptism_n come_v in_o the_o room_n of_o circumcision_n and_o as_o that_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o initiation_n or_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n and_o into_o the_o covenant_n so_o be_v this_o matt._n 28.19_o 20._o col._n 2.11.12_o q._n 60._o by_o what_o other_o argument_n be_v it_o prove_v a._n 2._o by_o the_o command_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n require_v his_o apostle_n and_o in_o they_o all_o gospel-minister_n to_o disciple_n all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o and_o infant_n be_v a_o very_a considerable_a part_n of_o nation_n q._n 61._o but_o must_v they_o not_o believe_v first_o and_o then_o be_v baptize_v as_o mark_v 16.16_o and_o how_o can_v infant_n believe_v a._n adult_n or_o grow_v person_n without_o the_o church_n must_v first_o be_v instruct_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o before_o they_o be_v admit_v to_o baptism_n as_o acts._n 2.38_o 39_o 40_o 41._o but_o the_o infant_n of_o church-member_n may_v be_v baptize_v though_o they_o do_v not_o actual_o believe_v because_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o believer_n see_v child_n be_v part_n of_o their_o parent_n &_o be_v account_v but_o as_o one_o person_n with_o they_o both_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o man_n as_o the_o root_n &_o branch_n be_v but_o one_o
2._o comply_v with_o some_o temptation_n to_o sin_n or_o indulge_v and_o nourish_v some_o corruption_n in_o our_o soul_n the_o examination_n of_o the_o grace_n we_o want_v q._n 325._o how_o may_v we_o know_v what_o grace_n we_o want_v a._n by_o look_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o see_v what_o grace_n we_o have_v already_o and_o whether_o that_o be_v in_o a_o grow_a or_o decay_a state_n q._n 325._o what_o be_v the_o usual_a want_n of_o gracious_a soul_n a._n such_o as_o these_o they_o usual_o want_v quicken_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v grace_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o withstand_v temptation_n mortify_v corruption_n perform_v duty_n bear_v their_o burden_n the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o their_o mystical_a union_n to_o christ_n their_o head_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n through_o christ_n ps_n 119.159.28.116_o &_o 35.3_o matth._n 9.2_o q._n 326._o why_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o about_o our_o spiritual_a want_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n because_o it_o be_v needful_a that_o we_o shall_v come_v with_o a_o due_a sense_n of_o our_o spiritual_a want_n to_o this_o and_o other_o ordinance_n and_o with_o desire_n and_o prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o they_o john_n 5.6_o luke_n 18.35_o 36_o 39_o â—0_n 41._o rev._n 3.17_o 18._o q._n 327._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o get_v our_o grace_n quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o prepare_v to_o be_v act_v and_o exercise_v on_o their_o proper_a object_n 2_o tim._n 1.6_o q_o 328._o why_o shall_v our_o grace_n be_v quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o before_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o our_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v act_v and_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o so_o need_v quicken_a to_o it_o q._n 329._o how_o may_v our_o knowledge_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o labour_v for_o a_o more_o clear_a distinct_a and_o full_a knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n 2._o by_o meditate_v on_o those_o spiritual_a thing_n that_o we_o do_v know_v their_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o usefulness_n to_o we_o q._n 330._o how_o may_v faith_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o feed_v on_o christ_n in_o a_o promise_n and_o meditate_v on_o the_o freeness_n fullness_n firmness_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o promise_n 2._o by_o consider_v &_o believe_v christ_n gracious_a invitation_n and_o assurance_n of_o refreshment_n and_o benefit_n to_o those_o that_o come_v to_o he_o in_o his_o own_o way_n matt._n 11.28_o john_n 7.37_o q._n 331._o how_o may_v repentance_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o search_v out_o our_o special_a sin_n since_o the_o last_o sacrament_n confess_v they_o to_o god_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o beg_a pardon_n of_o they_o and_o power_n against_o they_o through_o grace_n for_o time_n to_o come_v prov._n 28.13_o james_n 4.9.10_o psal_n 51.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n q._n 332._o how_o may_v our_o love_n to_o god_n father_n son_n and_o spirit_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n to_o we_o and_o in_o we_o john_n 3.19_o gal._n 2.20_o rom._n 15.30_o q._n 333._o how_o may_v our_o love_n to_o other_o christian_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o remember_v the_o new_a command_n of_o christ_n require_v it_o 2._o by_o consider_v our_o near_a and_o spiritual_a relation_n to_o they_o as_o be_v our_o brethren_n and_o fellow-member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n 3._o by_o behold_v the_o image_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o john_n 13.34_o hebr._n 13.1_o 1_o cor._n 15.49_o 1_o john_n 5.1_o q._n 334._o how_o may_v love_v to_o our_o enemy_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o command_n of_o christ_n require_v it_o 2._o by_o consider_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n who_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n so_o as_o to_o die_v for_o we_o mat._n 5.44_o gal._n 2.20_o rom._n 5.8.10_o q._n 335._o how_o may_v our_o obedience_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o holiness_n justice_n and_o goodness_n of_o christ_n command_n 2._o by_o consider_v the_o blessing_n promise_v to_o the_o obedient_a and_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v to_o the_o disobedient_a rom._n 7.12_o job_n 36.11_o 12._o jer._n 7.23_o q._n 336._o how_o may_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o many_o great_a and_o rich_a blessing_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o 2._o our_o own_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o of_o they_o 1_o cor._n 3.22_o rom._n 8.32_o 1_o cor._n 2.9_o gen._n 32.10_o eph._n 3.8_o q._n 337._o how_o may_v our_o holy_a desire_n or_o spiritual_a appetite_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o consider_v our_o want_n of_o spiritual_a food_n and_o of_o refreshment_n and_o nourishment_n by_o it_o 2._o by_o consider_v the_o sweetness_n suitableness_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o the_o spiritual_a provision_n which_o christ_n have_v make_v for_o we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n 3._o by_o consider_v the_o promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v to_o refresh_v and_o satisfy_v hungry_a and_o thirsty_a soul_n psal_n 40.17_o john_n 6.55.56_o psal_n 81.10_o &_o 107.9_o q._n 338._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v solemn_o seek_v the_o lord_n by_o prayer_n 1._o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o former_a neglect_v of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o sinful_a fail_n in_o our_o partake_n of_o it_o and_o of_o present_a unfitness_n for_o it_o 2._o for_o the_o holy_a preparation_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o this_o ordinance_n communion_n with_o god_n in_o it_o and_o communication_n of_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a nourishment_n from_o he_o by_o it_o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o 20._o prov._n 16.1_o q._n 339._o why_o shall_v we_o thus_o solemn_o seek_v the_o lord_n before_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o because_o it_o be_v needful_a both_o to_o sanctify_v ourselves_o for_o this_o ordinance_n and_o to_o have_v this_o ordinance_n sanctify_v to_o we_o for_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o both_o 1_o sam._n 16.5_o 1_o tim._n 4.5_o 2._o because_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o this_o and_o all_o ordinance_n come_v alone_o from_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o prayer_n james_n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o q._n 340._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v hope_v for_o and_o expect_v god_n gracious_a answer_n to_o our_o prayer_n in_o his_o meeting_n and_o bless_v we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n ps_n 42.5_o &_o 119.166_o &_o 62.5_o q._n 341._o what_o ground_n have_v we_o for_o this_o hope_n a._n god_n holy_a word_n wherein_o he_o have_v free_o promise_v to_o meet_v and_o bless_v his_o people_n in_o his_o ordinance_n exod._n 20.24_o matth._n 18.24_o psal_n 130.5_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o partake_v q._n 342._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n two_o thing_n especial_o 1._o a_o sober_a and_o reverend_a behaviour_n of_o the_o body_n 2._o a_o serious_a and_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n rom._n 12_o 1._o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o q._n 343._o what_o gesture_n of_o body_n shall_v we_o use_v in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v stand_v sit_v or_o kneel_v a._n sit_v seem_v to_o be_v the_o most_o proper_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v as_o be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n who_o sit_v or_o sate-leaning_a which_o be_v then_o the_o table-gesture_n among_o the_o jew_n but_o christian_n shall_v not_o rigid_o impose_v any_o gesture_n on_o each_o other_o nor_o uncharitable_o censure_v each_o other_o for_o difference_n of_o persuasion_n or_o practice_n in_o this_o or_o such_o like_a circumstance_n if_o a_o due_a reverence_n be_v observe_v matth._n 26.20_o luke_n 14.18_o 22._o rom._n 14.2_o 5_o 23_o 19_o 1_o cor._n 14.40_o q._n 344._o wherein_o consist_v the_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o in_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n with_o a_o deep_a self-humbling_a sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o privilege_n because_o of_o our_o sin_n eph._n 3.18_o tim._n 1.15_o luke_n 15.19_o q._n 345._o wherein_o else_o a._n 2._o in_o animate_v at_o right_a end_n in_o the_o use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n such_o as_o the_o preserve_n
elect_a unto_o god_n the_o son_n as_o to_o a_o redeemer_n and_o he_o engage_v to_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o their_o redemption_n isa_n 59.20_o 21._o psal_n 89.3_o 4_o 19_o 20_o etc._n etc._n q._n 16._o do_v god_n make_v another_o covenant_n with_o man_n after_o the_o first_o be_v break_v a._n yes_o god_n be_v please_v to_o make_v a_o second_o covenant_n with_o man_n call_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n gen._n 17.2_o 7._o q._n 17._o what_o be_v this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v that_o which_o god_n make_v with_o man_n in_o his_o fall_a &_o sinful_a state_n wherein_o god_n through_o the_o merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n promise_v pardon_n and_o life_n unto_o all_o penitent_a and_o believe_a sinner_n act_n 2.37_o and_o 16.30_o q._n 18._o why_o be_v this_o call_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n 1._o because_o all_o that_o be_v promise_v in_o it_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n in_o christ_n to_o sinner_n 2._o because_o it_o be_v the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n that_o incline_v god_n to_o make_v it_o and_o that_o persuade_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o consent_v to_o it_o and_o to_o keep_v it_o eph._n 2.8_o q._n 19_o what_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o this_o covenant_n on_o man_n part_n a._n the_o great_a comprehensive_a condition_n of_o its_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o if_o it_o be_v true_a and_o save_a be_v accompany_v with_o repentance_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o bring_v forth_o new_a obedience_n in_o the_o life_n john_n 3.16_o act_n 20.21_o james_n 2.18_o q_o 20._o how_o can_v it_o be_v call_v a_o covenant_n of_o grace_n if_o it_o be_v conditional_a a._n very_o well_o for_o 1._o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o infinite_a condescension_n in_o god_n to_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o man_n his_o creature_n whatever_o the_o condition_n be_v 2._o the_o condition_n itself_o be_v gracious_a faith_n in_o christ_n 3._o god_n himself_o have_v gracious_o undertake_v for_o both_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n his_o own_o and_o we_o too_o and_o by_o his_o grace_n persuade_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o consent_v to_o the_o covenant_n and_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o q._n 21._o be_v any_o man_n able_a to_o perform_v this_o condition_n in_o his_o own_o strength_n a._n no._n we_o be_v in_o our_o natural_a state_n both_o unwilling_a to_o consent_v to_o and_o unable_a to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o this_o covenant_n but_o god_n be_v please_v to_o make_v his_o elect_n both_o willing_a and_o able_a by_o his_o special_a grace_n psal_n 110.3_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o and_o 12.9_o phil._n 4.13_o q._n 22._o what_o be_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n these_o ten_o especial_o 1._o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n be_v make_v between_o god_n and_o the_o first_o adam_n with_o all_o his_o natural_a seed_n i.e._n all_o mankind_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v make_v between_o god_n and_o the_o second_o adam_n i.e._n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o spiritual_a seed_n i_o e._n all_o god_n elect_n which_o be_v only_o some_o of_o mankind_n q._n 23._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 2._o that_o be_v make_v with_o man_n in_o a_o state_n of_o innocency_n this_o be_v make_v with_o man_n in_o a_o state_n of_o sin_n q._n 24._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 3._o the_o condition_n of_o that_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n the_o condition_n of_o this_o be_v faith_n q._n 25._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 4._o under_o that_o man_n be_v entrust_v with_o the_o keep_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o happiness_n under_o this_o he_o be_v keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n q._n 26._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 5._o under_o that_o man_n be_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o own_o righteousness_n under_o this_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n q._n 27._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 6._o under_o that_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v a_o breach_n of_o the_o covenant_n under_o this_o nothing_o but_o unbelief_n and_o final_a perseverance_n therein_o be_v a_o breach_n of_o the_o covenant_n q._n 28._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 7._o that_o promise_v not_o pardon_v to_o the_o sinner_n upon_o repentance_n this_o do_v q._n 29._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 8._o that_o be_v of_o use_n only_o for_o a_o little_a time_n until_o man_n fall_n this_o have_v be_v of_o use_n ever_o since_o and_o will_v be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n q._n 30._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 9_o that_o be_v especial_o design_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n justice_n this_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n mercy_n q._n 31._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 10._o that_o have_v no_o mediator_n or_o surety_n this_o have_v a_o mediator_n and_o surety_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n q._n 32._o what_o do_v christ_n do_v as_o mediator_n of_o the_o covenant_n a._n christ_n as_o mediator_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v himself_o both_o god_n and_o man_n performs_z the_o great_a work_n of_o reconcile_a god_n and_o man_n who_o sin_n have_v make_v enemy_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o a_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o peace_n each_o with_o other_o 1_o tim._n 2.5_o hebr._n 8.6_o c._n 9.15_o q._n 33._o what_o do_v christ_n do_v as_o the_o surety_n of_o the_o covenant_n a._n christ_n as_o the_o surety_n of_o the_o covenant_n undertake_v to_o see_v the_o covenant_n faithful_o and_o full_o perform_v i_o e._n that_o god_n shall_v perform_v his_o promise_n to_o his_o elect_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n unto_o god_n hebr._n 7.22_o q._n 34._o have_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v always_o the_o same_o or_o divers_a a_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v be_v always_o the_o same_o as_o to_o the_o substance_n of_o it_o but_o it_o have_v be_v different_a as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o administration_n or_o dispensation_n &_o so_o be_v distinguish_v into_o the_o old_a &_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n jer._n 31.31_o hebr._n 8.13_o q._n 35._o which_o be_v call_v the_o old_a covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n that_o which_o be_v administer_v before_o the_o come_v of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n q._n 36._o which_o be_v call_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n that_o which_o be_v administer_v since_o the_o come_v of_o christ_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n q._n 37._o wherein_o do_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n differ_v from_o that_o of_o the_o old_a a._n 1._o in_o the_o easiness_n of_o it_o that_o be_v administer_v by_o promise_n prophecy_n sacrifice_n and_o other_o type_n which_o be_v costly_a painful_a and_o burdensome_a sacrificâ—e_n but_o this_o be_v administer_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o dispense_n of_o the_o sacrament_n baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o be_v sewer_n in_o number_n and_o more_o easy_o perform_v gal._n 5.1_o act_n 15.9_o q._n 38._o wherein_o else_o a_o 2._o in_o the_o clearness_n of_o it_o that_o be_v administer_v by_o dark_a type_n and_o figure_n which_o be_v shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n then_o to_o come_v but_o this_o be_v administer_v by_o light_n and_o clear_a ordinance_n by_o which_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n be_v more_o plain_o reveal_v to_o we_o hebr._fw-la 10.1_o 2_o tim._n 1.10_o 2_o cor._n 3.18_o q._n 39_o wherein_o else_o a._n 3._o in_o the_o efficacy_n and_o power_n of_o it_o that_o be_v weak_a and_o unprofitable_a incomparison_n of_o this_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v not_o give_v to_o the_o church_n in_o so_o large_a a_o measure_n before_o christ_n as_o it_o be_v since_o hebr._n 7.18_o act_n 2.17_o john_n 7.39_o q._n 40._o wherein_o else_o a._n 4._o in_o the_o visible_a seal_n of_o it_o that_o have_v circumcision_n &_o the_o passover_n for_o its_o seal_n this_o have_v baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n q._n 41._o wherein_o else_o a._n 5._o in_o the_o latitude_n and_o extent_n of_o it_o that_o extend_v peculiar_o to_o the_o jew_n this_o extend_v both_o to_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n rom._n 9.4_o eph._n 2.12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o col._n 3.11_o mark_v 16.15_o act_n 10.34_o 35_o 36._o q._n 42._o wherein_o else_o a._n 6._o in_o the_o duration_n and_o continuance_n of_o it_o that_o be_v to_o continue_v but_o until_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n but_o this_o be_v to_o continue_v until_o christ_n come_v in_o glory_n q._n 43._o who_o change_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o covenant_n a._n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o only_a head_n and_o lawgiver_n of_o his_o church_n and_o so_o have_v power_n to_o alter_v or_o add_v lay_v aside_o or_o set_v up_o such_o law_n and_o ordinance_n in_o it_o as_o he_o please_v heb._n 8.8_o 9_o 10._o james_n 4.12_o q._n 44._o
a._n we_o shall_v have_v a_o competent_a knowledge_n of_o the_o divine_a institution_n spiritual_a nature_n holy_a use_n and_o end_n of_o they_o but_o these_o thing_n have_v be_v already_o open_v thus_o much_o of_o knowledge_n q_o 189._o what_o be_v that_o faith_n which_o a_o worthy_a partaker_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n shall_v have_v a._n a_o save_v faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n q._n 190._o what_o be_v a_o save_v faith_n in_o christ_n a._n save_v faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o elect_n whereby_o they_o know_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n record_n touch_v christ_n in_o the_o word_n do_v receive_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o their_o only_a saviour_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o salvation_n on_o his_o own_o term_n eph._n 2.8_o john_n 17.3_o 1_o john_n 5.10_o 11._o john_n 1.12_o eph._n 1.12_o luke_n 9.23_o q._n 191._o why_o be_v faith_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o faith_n must_v be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o see_v christ_n in_o it_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v the_o spiritual_a mouth_n and_o stomach_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o and_o digest_v he_o as_o our_o spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n q._n 192._o what_o be_v that_o repentance_n a_o worthy_a partaker_n shall_v have_v a._n true_a repentance_n be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o elect_n arise_v from_o a_o clear_a sight_n and_o deep_a sense_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n whereby_o they_o do_v both_o confess_v their_o sin_n to_o god_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o and_o hatred_n of_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n act_v 11.11_o &_o 5.31_o &_o 2.37_o act_n 3.19_o 26._o prov._n 28.13_o joel_n 2.12_o 13._o psal_n 119.104_o q._n 193._o why_o be_v repentance_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o in_o this_o ordinance_n we_o come_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o receive_v a_o seal_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o none_o can_v do_v but_o true_a penitent_n q._n 194._o what_o be_v that_o love_n a_o worthy_a partaker_n shall_v have_v a._n holy_a love_n be_v a_o spiritual_a affection_n whereby_o the_o soul_n of_o god_n people_n be_v carry_v out_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o one_o another_o and_o towards_o all_o that_o be_v good_a matth._n 27.37.39_o john_n 13.34_o 1_o john_n 2.15_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o rom._n 15.30_o 2_o thess_n 2.10_o q._n 195._o ought_v we_o not_o also_o to_o love_v our_o very_a enemy_n and_o such_o as_o hate_v we_o a._n yes_o christ_n have_v command_v we_o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n with_o a_o love_n of_o goodwill_n so_o as_o to_o forbear_v revenge_v ourselves_o on_o they_o and_o to_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v their_o good_a though_o not_o with_o a_o love_n of_o delight_n matth._n 5.44_o 45._o rom._n 12.19_o 20._o q._n 196._o why_o be_v love_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o lovefeast_n and_o a_o love_n token_n between_o christ_n &_o his_o church_n in_o which_o they_o do_v as_o it_o be_v seal_v their_o affection_n each_o to_o other_o appoint_v to_o keep_v in_o memory_n christ_n love_n to_o believer_n and_o to_o increase_v their_o love_n to_o he_o and_o the_o want_n of_o this_o love_n bring_v man_n under_o the_o severe_a curse_n rev._n 1.5_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 1_o cor._n 16.22_o q._n 197._o what_o be_v that_o new_a obedience_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n new_a obedience_n be_v a_o unfeigned_a desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o soul_n second_v with_o a_o careful_a endeavour_n of_o life_n in_fw-la and_o by_o the_o grace_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n to_o yield_v sincere_a constant_a &_o universal_a obedience_n to_o â—he_n whole_a reveal_v mind_n &_o will_n of_o god_n â—â—yned_v with_o a_o humiliation_n for_o our_o fail_n and_o defect_n a_o desire_n to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n only_o in_o for_o &_o through_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o christ_n psal_n 119.5_o 8_o 30_o 31_o 32._o phil._n 4.13_o psal_n 119.6_o 104_o 112._o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o phil._n 3.9_o q._n 198._o why_o be_v it_o call_v new_a obedience_n a._n because_o it_o be_v only_o perform_v by_o new_a creature_n that_o be_v by_o such_o as_o be_v renew_v after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o by_o new_a strength_n from_o christ_n and_o because_o it_o be_v require_v by_o the_o new_a testament_n or_o covenant_n 2_o cor._n 5.17_o rom._n 12.2_o phil._n 4.13_o q._n 199._o why_o be_v this_o new_a obedience_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o seal_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n bind_v we_o to_o this_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o without_o it_o our_o partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n will_v be_v but_o dissemble_v and_o because_o without_o this_o obedience_n all_o our_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o outward_a performance_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o vain_a and_o hypocritical_a and_o abominable_a ezech._n 11.19_o 23._o jer._n 31.33_o 1._o sam._n 15.22_o tit._n 1.16_o q._n 200._o what_o be_v that_o thankfulness_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n thankfulness_n be_v a_o due_a and_o heart-affecting_a sense_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o give_v christ_n to_o we_o of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n in_o we_o with_o a_o cheerful_a acknowledgement_n of_o the_o same_o with_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n john_n 3.16_o gal._n 2.20_o 2_o cor._n 9_o 1â—_n 1_o tim._n 1.17_o rom._n 15.13_o eph._n 1.17_o q._n 201._o what_o shall_v believer_n be_v especial_o thankful_a for_o at_o this_o ordinance_n a._n they_o shall_v be_v especial_o thankful_a for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n together_o with_o all_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n give_v in_o and_o with_o they_o to_o believer_n eph._n 1.3_o 2_o cor._n 9.15_o q._n 202._o why_o be_v this_o thankfulness_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o christ_n himself_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o because_o the_o very_a matter_n use_v and_o end_n of_o this_o ordinance_n engage_v we_o to_o thankfulness_n in_o that_o it_o represent_v seal_v and_o appli_v jesus_n christ_n to_o we_o as_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 11.24_o deut._n 8.10_o 1_o thess_n 5.18_o q_o 203._o what_o be_v that_o holy_a desire_n or_o spiritual_a appetite_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n holy_a desire_n be_v a_o spiritual_a hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o our_o nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n isa_n 55.1_o hagg._n 2.7_o isa_n 26.8_o 9_o matth._n 5.6_o q._n 204._o why_o be_v this_o holy_a desire_n or_o appetite_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o spiritual_a feast_n or_o supper_n can_v profit_v we_o without_o a_o spiritual_a hunger_n or_o thirst_n after_o the_o provision_n set_v before_o we_o therein_o neither_o shall_v we_o taste_v any_o spiritual_a sweetness_n in_o it_o nor_o get_v refreshment_n and_o nourishment_n by_o it_o for_o this_o be_v promise_v only_o to_o those_o who_o have_v this_o appetite_n matth._n 5.6_o luke_n 1.52_o q._n 205._o who_o be_v in_o a_o fit_a frame_n or_o disposition_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n such_o who_o be_v true_o gracious_a have_v some_o scripture-evidence_n thereof_o and_o have_v get_v their_o soul_n into_o a_o serious_a humble_a and_o holy_a disposition_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o to_o hold_v communion_n with_o he_o james_z 4.8_o 9_o 10._o q._n 206._o how_o may_v we_o get_v into_o a_o new_a frame_n or_o disposition_n a._n we_o may_v get_v into_o a_o fit_a frame_n or_o disposition_n of_o spirit_n for_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1._o by_o examine_v ourselves_o 2._o by_o quicken_a and_o stir_v up_o our_o grace_n 3._o 〈◊〉_d pray_v for_o spiritual_a blessing_n 4._o by_o hope_v for_o they_o and_o expect_v of_o they_o from_o god_n through_o christ_n q._n 207._o concern_v what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o concern_v our_o sin_n and_o concern_v our_o grace_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o lam._n 3.40_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o 28._o q._n 208._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v concern_v
our_o sin_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o what_o our_o sin_n be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v aggravate_v by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n jer._n 8.6_o q_o 209._o how_o may_v we_o come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n a._n we_o may_v come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n 1._o by_o compare_v our_o heart_n and_o life_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o show_v we_o both_o the_o duty_n we_o shall_v perform_v and_o the_o sin_n we_o shall_v avoid_v rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2._o by_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o discover_v our_o sin_n to_o we_o job_n 13.23_o q_o 210._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o grace_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v and_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o want_v 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 211._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v â—â—ching_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o the_o growth_n of_o it_o q._n 212._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a truth_n be_v a_o true_a save_a knowledge_n a._n by_o the_o property_n effect_n and_o companion_n of_o it_o in_o the_o soul_n q._n 213._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o high_a prize_v of_o this_o knowledge_n itself_o and_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v 1_o cor._n 2.2_o phil._n 3.8_o rom._n 7.12_o q._n 214._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o humble_v sense_n of_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o sinfulness_n job_n 42.5_o 6._o prov._n 30.2_o q._n 215._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o love_n to_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o spiritual_a truth_n know_v psal_n 119.97_o rom._n 7.22_o q._n 216._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o earnest_a desire_n and_o diligent_a endeavour_n after_o more_o spiritual_a knowledge_n psal_n 119.33_o 34_o 40._o prov._n 2.3_o 4._o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o q._n 217._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o experience_n or_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o those_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o be_v experience_v as_o of_o the_o convince_a convert_v comfort_v quicken_a and_o confirm_v power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n phil._n 1.9_o psal_n 34.8_o 1_o pet._n 2.3_o heb._n 5.14_o psal_n 19.7_o 8._o &_o 119.50_o act_n 20.32_o q._n 218._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o change_v the_o soul_n into_o the_o same_o image_n of_o holiness_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 2_o chron._n 3.18_o rom._n 12.2_o q._n 219._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o the_o practice_n of_o know_a duty_n and_o the_o forbear_n of_o know_a sin_n john_n 13.17_o 1_o john_n 2.3_o 4._o psal_n 119.100_o 101._o q._n 220._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o readiness_n to_o teach_v other_o the_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n psal_n 34.11_o john_n 1.41_o 45_o 46._o john_n 4.28_o 29._o q_o 221._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o faith_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n in_o which_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o property_n or_o effect_n q_o 222._o how_o be_v faith_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o it_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o then_o work_v it_o by_o the_o gospel_n q._n 223._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o faith_n by_o the_o law_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v and_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n john_n 16.7_o rom._n 3.20_o 2._o it_o humble_v the_o soul_n under_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o its_o sin_n and_o misery_n 2_o king_n 22.19_o 3._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o despair_n of_o get_v out_o of_o this_o condition_n by_o its_o own_o power_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o creature_n act_n 4.12_o 4._o it_o cause_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n due_a to_o he_o for_o sin_n gen._n 3.10_o 5._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o need_n of_o a_o saviour_n matth._n 9.12_o q._n 224._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_n faith_n by_o the_o gospel_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v to_o the_o soul_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o all-sufficient_a and_o only_a saviour_n provide_v by_o god_n and_o offer_v to_o sinner_n john_n 3.16_o 2._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o high_a esteem_n of_o this_o saviour_n and_o earnest_a desire_n after_o he_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n cant._n 5.10_o 3._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n that_o it_o be_v his_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o or_o close_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o saviour_n 1_o john_n 3.23_o 4._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n some_o hope_n of_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o this_o saviour_n psal_n 119.116_o 5._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o resolution_n to_o seek_v after_o this_o saviour_n and_o to_o be_v at_o any_o care_n and_o cost_v to_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o he_o cant._n 3.2_o 6._o it_o take_v the_o soul_n whole_o off_o from_o rest_v on_o his_o own_o righteousness_n for_o justification_n before_o god_n phil._n 3.9_o q._n 225._o wherein_o do_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o faith_n consist_v a._n it_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o receive_n of_o a_o whole_a christ_n or_o of_o christ_n in_o all_o his_o office_n the_o soul_n be_v make_v willing_a to_o be_v teach_v and_o rule_v as_o well_o as_o reconcile_v by_o he_o john_n 1.12_o 2._o in_o â—â—â—sting_v on_o christ_n or_o trust_v in_o he_o aâ—â—_n for_o complete_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n eph._n 1.12_o q._n 226._o what_o be_v the_o property_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o faith_n a._n faith_n help_v to_o soften_v and_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n zech._n 12.10_o isa_n 53.5_o 6._o q._n 227._o what_o be_v another_o property_n of_o it_o a._n faith_n help_v to_o purify_v or_o cleanse_v the_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n by_o argue_v against_o it_o from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o soul_n act_v 15.9_o john_n 17.17_o zech._n 13.1_o q._n 228._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v a_o man_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n rom._n 16.26_o gal._n 5.6_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o 17._o q._n 229._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n maintain_v the_o christian_n spiritual_a life_n as_o it_o apply_v christ_n and_o the_o promise_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o help_v the_o soul_n to_o live_v in_o a_o holy_a dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o they_o rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 230._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o soul_n 1_o thess_n 2_o 13._o rom._n 1.16_o heb._n 4.2_o q._n 231._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o dâ—â—â—_n nigh_o to_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n with_o humâ—â—â—oldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o access_n to_o he_o and_o acceptance_n with_o he_o through_o christ_n eph._n 3.12_o heb._n 4.16_o &_o 10.22_o q._n 232._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o keep_v it_o from_o faint_a and_o sink_v under_o they_o psal_n 27.13_o heb._n 11.35_o job_n 13.15_o q._n 233._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o resist_v and_o conquer_v its_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n act_v 26.18_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o eph._n 6.16_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o heb._n 11.24.25_o 26._o q._n 234._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o peace_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o and_o 15.13_o q._n 235._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n be_v of_o a_o grow_a and_o persevere_v nature_n increase_v in_o measure_n and_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n 2_o thess_n 1_o 3_o rom._n 1.17_o luke_n 22.32_o heb._n 10.39_o rev._n 2.20_o the_o examination_n of_o repentance_n q._n 236._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o work_n by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o fruit_n effect_n and_o companion_n q._n 237._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v repentance_n wrought_v a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o work_v a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o law_n and_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n offer_v to_o sinner_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o herewith_o powerful_o affect_v the_o heart_n and_o effectual_o incline_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o act_n 2.37_o &_o 26.18_o