representation_n therefore_o we_o add_v further_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o union_n and_o incorporate_n be_v make_v to_o wit_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n real_o communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o abide_v in_o we_o and_o knit_n we_o unto_o christ_n and_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o we_o to_o embrace_v and_o lay_v hold_v on_o christ_n doct._n xv._o the_o confirmation_n of_o both_o to_o wit_n that_o this_o union_n be_v essential_a and_o that_o it_o be_v make_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n only_o and_o by_o our_o faith_n both_o these_o to_o wit_n that_o this_o our_o union_n be_v essential_a and_o that_o it_o be_v make_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n only_o and_o by_o our_o faith_n the_o holy_a scripture_n do_v full_o and_o clear_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o apostle_n write_v to_o the_o 16._o the_o eph._n â—_o 14_o 15_o 16._o ephesian_n forasmuch_o as_o christ_n have_v abolish_v enmity_n and_o break_v down_o the_o wall_n of_o partition_n have_v reconcile_v both_o unto_o god_n &_o one_o with_o 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eph._n 3.17_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n neither_o be_v it_o obscure_a that_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o incorporate_n of_o the_o church_n with_o christ_n and_o christ_n with_o the_o church_n and_o every_o faithful_a member_n thereof_o a_o spiritual_a marriage_n speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o prophet_n in_o which_o two_o be_v make_v one_o flesh_n 2.24_o flesh_n gen._n 2.24_o they_o two_o shall_v be_v one_o flesh_n say_v god_n but_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5.32_o say_v eph._n 5.32_o this_o be_v a_o great_a mystery_n but_o i_o speak_v concern_v christ_n and_o the_o church_n and_o this_o we_o often_o meet_v with_o all_o which_o john_n write_v concern_v this_o union_n and_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o it_o be_v make_v and_o know_v 4.17_o know_v 1_o john_n 4.17_o hereby_o say_v he_o know_v we_o that_o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n therefore_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o by_o the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v in_o he_o and_o in_o we_o hither_o may_v we_o add_v also_o that_o to_o the_o roman_n 2.9_o roman_n rom._n 2.9_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o now_o the_o apostle_n understand_v those_o to_o be_v christ_n which_o be_v his_o true_a and_o lively_a member_n doct._n xvi_o a_o conclusion_n that_o this_o union_n be_v essential_a and_o that_o it_o be_v make_v only_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o our_o faith_n by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n we_o be_v persuade_v and_o doubt_v not_o but_o christ_n &_o his_o apostle_n will_v signify_v unto_o we_o that_o the_o communion_n which_o all_o the_o faithful_a both_o great_a and_o small_a have_v with_o christ_n and_o with_o his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v true_a and_o real_a and_o yet_o not_o make_v any_o other_o way_n but_o by_o the_o power_n and_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o although_o it_o be_v secret_a full_a of_o mystery_n and_o spiritual_a because_o it_o be_v make_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o faith_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o doubt_v but_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n it_o be_v as_o true_a and_o essential_a as_o that_o be_v between_o the_o man_n and_o the_o wise_a which_o be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d flesh_n and_o that_o between_o the_o foundation_n 〈◊〉_d the_o stone_n which_o be_v build_v thereupon_o and_o that_o between_o the_o tree_n and_o the_o bough_n between_o the_o vine_n and_o the_o branch_n and_o last_o of_o all_o that_o between_o the_o head_n and_o the_o member_n which_o be_v knit_v together_o with_o ligament_n and_o sinew_n and_o live_v &_o work_v by_o one_o and_o the_o same_o soul_n insomuch_o that_o we_o can_v have_v no_o great_a union_n with_o christ_n whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o mortal_a flesh_n doct._n xvii_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o same_o by_o another_o similitude_n and_o even_o out_o of_o philosophy_n itself_o certain_o if_o one_o 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annex_v and_o knit_v doct._n xviii_o that_o from_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n the_o participation_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o from_o this_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n follow_v and_o thereon_o depend_v the_o participation_n of_o his_o benefit_n and_o salvation_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o and_o have_v reside_v and_o abide_v in_o his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n for_o as_o vine_n branch_n can_v suck_v their_o nourishment_n from_o the_o vine_n nor_o bough_n from_o the_o tree_n nor_o member_n of_o the_o body_n from_o the_o head_n nor_o live_a stone_n from_o the_o foundation_n unless_o they_o have_v a_o true_a and_o real_a dependence_n and_o connexion_n with_o their_o foundation_n head_n tree_n and_o vine_n and_o
remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o not_o by_o work_n although_o by_o they_o be_v declare_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v and_o righteous_a but_o if_o the_o question_n be_v move_v concern_v the_o former_a our_o answer_n be_v that_o a_o man_n be_v never_o justify_v by_o his_o own_o work_n but_o always_o by_o faith_n alone_o proper_o yet_o this_o we_o say_v that_o by_o work_v it_o be_v declare_v whether_o or_o no_o a_o man_n he_o righteous_a as_o well_o by_o the_o one_o as_o by_o the_o other_o forasmuch_o as_o no_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o former_a but_o he_o be_v also_o endue_v with_o the_o latter_a &_o both_o be_v declare_v by_o good_a work_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o do_v not_o doubt_v but_o st._n james_n do_v speak_v doct._n xii_o error_n condemn_v we_o therefore_o condemn_v all_o pelagian_o who_o opinion_n it_o be_v that_o infant_n be_v conceive_v without_o sin_n and_o therefore_o have_v no_o need_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n to_o their_o salvation_n we_o condemn_v likewise_o those_o which_o teach_v that_o although_o they_o have_v need_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n yet_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v without_o faith_n on_o christ_n and_o likewise_o those_o which_o although_o they_o grant_v that_o there_o be_v need_n of_o faith_n on_o christ_n yet_o hold_v that_o not_o sufficient_a but_o require_v also_o our_o work_n as_o merit_n and_o those_o necessary_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o especial_o we_o condemn_v those_o which_o have_v teach_v that_o this_o be_v do_v by_o their_o impious_a adoration_n worshipping_n and_o superstition_n neither_o like_v we_o those_o which_o have_v deliver_v either_o by_o word_n or_o writing_n that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o any_o other_o righteousness_n but_o that_o which_o be_v inherent_a and_o within_o we_o but_o yet_o again_o neither_o like_o we_o those_o whosoever_o have_v think_v that_o remission_n of_o sin_n can_v consist_v without_o inward_a renovation_n and_o righteousness_n we_o further_o condemn_v those_o which_o think_v that_o they_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o that_o faith_n concern_v christ_n which_o be_v common_o call_v historical_a but_o by_o st._n james_n no_o better_o the_o a_o dead_a faith_n which_o be_v none_o at_o all_o last_o of_o all_o we_o condemn_v the_o opinion_n of_o those_o which_o have_v teach_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v not_o by_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n but_o by_o the_o very_a essential_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n as_o they_o call_v it_o real_o communicate_v unto_o we_o chap._n xx._n concern_v the_o freewill_n of_o a_o man_n regenerate_v and_o his_o power_n unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a doctrine_n i._o that_o those_o which_o be_v justify_v in_o christ_n be_v in_o he_o also_o regenerate_v and_o from_o he_o receive_v power_n unto_o all_o that_o which_o be_v good_a we_o believe_v that_o as_o many_o as_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n as_o they_o be_v in_o he_o justify_v so_o also_o they_o be_v in_o he_o regenerate_v and_o become_v new_a creature_n by_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n and_o therefore_o that_o they_o be_v make_v free_a and_o receive_v from_o christ_n himself_o as_o member_n from_o the_o head_n and_o vine_n branch_n from_o the_o vine_n both_o power_n to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o to_o follow_v that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o the_o lord_n himself_o say_v it_o â—6_n it_o joh._n 8._o â—6_n if_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a indeed_o and_o then_o be_v we_o make_v free_a when_o we_o be_v ingraf_n t_v into_o christ_n and_o regenerate_v by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o 3.17_o it_o 2_o cor._n 3.17_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n doct._n ii_o that_o christ_n live_v and_o work_v in_o those_o which_o be_v regenerate_v for_o we_o believe_v that_o 2.10_o that_o gal._n 2.10_o christ_n live_v in_o we_o as_o many_o as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o that_o he_o live_v not_o idle_a but_o 13._o but_o pila_fw-la 13._o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o by_o his_o 8.36_o his_o rom._n 8.36_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n doct._n iii_o that_o the_o man_n regenerate_v even_o in_o action_n pertain_v to_o the_o natural_a and_o humane_a life_n carry_v himself_o more_o worthy_o than_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o therefore_o be_v more_o free_a so_o the_o regenerate_a man_n beside_o that_o he_o retain_v his_o will_n always_o free_a from_o coaction_n as_o even_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n himself_o do_v he_o do_v in_o all_o action_n pertain_v to_o the_o natural_a and_o humane_a life_n wherein_o the_o man_n unregenerate_a have_v any_o power_n carry_v himself_o far_o better_o and_o more_o worthy_o than_o the_o unregenerate_a do_v forasmuch_o as_o even_o in_o these_o action_n he_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n illuminate_v his_o understanding_n guide_v his_o will_n and_o cogitation_n and_o draw_v forth_o action_n out_o of_o a_o good_a fountain_n that_o be_v a_o good_a heart_n and_o direct_v they_o to_o a_o good_a end_n that_o be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a apostle_n teach_v we_o thus_o much_o where_o he_o say_v 10.31_o say_v 1_o cor._n 10.31_o whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o even_o in_o this_o kind_n of_o action_n he_o be_v more_o free_a than_o the_o unregenerate_a because_o he_o be_v not_o by_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n carry_v away_o unto_o these_o action_n as_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v but_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n whatsoever_o he_o think_v will_v work_v he_o do_v all_o more_o circumspect_o more_o prudent_o and_o more_o religious_o be_v always_o whole_o intent_n upon_o this_o that_o all_o may_v be_v do_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n his_o own_o salvation_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o neighbour_n for_o he_o always_o keep_v in_o mind_n that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 14.7_o apostle_n rom._n 14.7_o none_o of_o we_o live_v himself_o and_o no_o man_n die_v to_o himself_o â—_o himself_o â—_o for_o whether_o we_o live_v we_o live_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o whether_o we_o die_v we_o die_v unto_o the_o lord_n whether_o we_o live_v therefore_o or_o die_v we_o be_v the_o lord_n be_v and_o therefore_o he_o commend_v all_o his_o action_n to_o the_o divine_a providence_n and_o say_v with_o st._n james_n or_o at_o least_o think_v thus_o with_o himself_o â—_o himself_o jam._n 4.15_o â—_o if_o the_o lord_n will_v i_o will_v do_v this_o or_o that_o i_o will_v go_v to_o such_o a_o place_n or_o such_o a_o place_n but_o always_o if_o the_o lord_n will_n doct._n iu._n that_o for_o the_o attain_n unto_o moral_a virtue_n also_o the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v more_o free_a and_o have_v more_o power_n than_o the_o unregenerate_a 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or_o not_o expedient_a to_o the_o church_n we_o admit_v or_o reject_v and_o we_o teach_v that_o it_o be_v to_o be_v admit_v or_o reject_v chap._n ii_o concern_v god_n the_o divine_a person_n and_o property_n doctrine_n i._o that_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n be_v then_o teach_v of_o god_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v his_o word_n 4.9_o 1_o thess_n 4.9_o we_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n that_o be_v one_o most_o simple_a indivisible_a eternal_a live_a and_o most_o perfect_a essence_n subsist_v in_o three_o person_n to_o wit_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v distinguish_v each_o from_o other_o but_o yet_o without_o all_o manner_n of_o division_n the_o author_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o thing_n doct._n ii_o that_o each_o person_n by_o himself_o be_v true_a god_n but_o yet_o so_o that_o there_o be_v not_o three_o go_n for_o thus_o we_o believe_v as_o we_o be_v teach_v out_o of_o the_o holy_a 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confirmation_n of_o the_o opinion_n foregoing_a how_o close_o and_o near_o this_o union_n be_v for_o as_o in_o man_n the_o soul_n which_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o and_o all_o in_o every_o part_n as_o well_o in_o the_o head_n and_o every_o particular_a member_n as_o in_o the_o whole_a body_n together_o cause_v all_o the_o member_n to_o be_v unite_v and_o grow_v together_o into_o one_o body_n under_o one_o head_n so_o also_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n which_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o in_o christ_n and_o in_o all_o the_o faithful_a it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o all_o of_o we_o be_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n knit_v together_o into_o one_o spiritual_o become_v one_o and_o the_o same_o body_n with_o christ_n our_o head_n one_o body_n i_o say_v mystical_a and_o spiritual_a because_o it_o be_v connect_v and_o compact_v together_o by_o the_o most_o secret_a bond_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n chap._n x._o that_o this_o union_n forasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v make_v by_o 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his_o head_n shall_v reach_v to_o heaven_n even_o to_o the_o nine_o spheere_n so_o great_a be_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n how_o great_a then_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v true_a god_n and_o omnipotent_a doct._n xi_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o who_o this_o union_n be_v make_v be_v give_v by_o christ_n at_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n we_o believe_v further_o that_o this_o spirit_n by_o which_o christ_n knit_v himself_o unto_o we_o and_o we_o unto_o himself_o his_o flesh_n with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o be_v communicate_v by_o christ_n at_o his_o own_o pleasure_n and_o according_a to_o his_o grace_n when_o and_o where_o and_o after_o what_o manner_n it_o please_v he_o but_o ordinary_o at_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n a_o visible_a testimony_n whereof_o there_o be_v in_o the_o infancy_n of_o the_o church_n when_o as_o we_o read_v those_o which_o receive_v the_o gospel_n and_o be_v baptize_v or_o on_o who_o hand_n be_v lay_v beside_o the_o invisible_a grace_n of_o regeneration_n receive_v also_o sundry_a and_o sensible_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n doct._n xii_o that_o this_o union_n be_v the_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o sacrament_n from_o whence_o we_o easy_o gather_v what_o be_v the_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n to_o wit_n this_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o for_o we_o be_v make_v flesh_n who_o suffer_v &_o die_v for_o we_o but_o now_o reign_v in_o heaven_n and_o communicate_v salvation_n and_o life_n to_o his_o elect_a and_o choose_v our_o communion_n with_o christ_n i_o say_v here_o inchoate_n and_o begin_v but_o hereafter_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o finish_v in_o heaven_n that_o further_a by_o this_o our_o true_a and_o real_a connexion_n &_o 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holy_a ghost_n and_o by_o faith_n but_o again_o lest_o any_o shall_v false_o imagine_v that_o we_o hold_v this_o union_n to_o be_v make_v with_o the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n either_o as_o if_o it_o be_v here_o real_o present_a upon_o earth_n by_o any_o physical_a or_o natural_a contact_n whether_o gross_a or_o subtle_a as_o all_o siensible_a thing_n be_v unite_v with_o the_o sense_n some_o after_o a_o more_o gross_a and_o other_o after_o a_o more_o subtle_a manner_n or_o else_o with_o the_o same_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v abide_v in_o heaven_n by_o species_n in_o the_o mind_n which_o the_o philosopher_n call_v intelligible_a as_o all_o thing_n intelligible_a be_v unite_v with_o the_o intellect_n which_o receive_v they_o by_o certain_a image_n and_o mental_a
pardon_v and_o forgive_v for_o ever_o that_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o grace_n and_o make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o three_o and_o last_o be_v that_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o free_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n for_o christ_n sake_n and_o merit_n we_o afterward_o labour_v to_o keep_v and_o observe_v all_o thing_n whatsoever_o christ_n have_v command_v we_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n keep_v faith_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o steadfast_o believe_v that_o whatsoever_o sin_n we_o commit_v in_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v not_o impute_v to_o we_o and_o that_o for_o christ_n sake_n only_o as_o also_o that_o by_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a obedience_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n unto_o we_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v make_v perfect_a and_o so_o repute_v and_o accept_v for_o most_o perfect_a in_o the_o 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do_v of_o that_o which_o it_o require_v for_o it_o give_v we_o no_o power_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v save_v and_o so_o be_v insufficient_a and_o 6_o and_o 1_o cor._n â—_o 6_o a_o kill_a letter_n and_o 7._o and_o 7._o the_o ministration_n of_o wrath_n and_o death_n rather_o stir_v up_o sin_n then_o take_v it_o away_o but_o the_o gospel_n require_v no_o more_o of_o we_o than_o it_o enable_v we_o to_o perform_v and_o so_o communicate_v real_o unto_o we_o what_o be_v offer_v forasmuch_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v thereby_o in_o the_o elect_a at_o the_o preach_v thereof_o stir_v up_o in_o they_o true_a faith_n whereby_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n when_o he_o be_v offer_v unto_o they_o and_o together_o with_o he_o everlasting_a salvation_n for_o 10.17_o for_o rom._n 10.17_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v of_o the_o gospel_n but_o obedience_n come_v not_o by_o hear_v the_o law_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n at_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o law_n do_v not_o enable_v they_o to_o keep_v it_o whosoever_o hear_v the_o same_o whereas_o it_o do_v stir_v up_o faith_n in_o the_o elect_a at_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o which_o cause_n as_o the_o law_n be_v call_v the_o kill_a letter_n so_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o quicken_a spirit_n or_o the_o 3.6_o the_o 2_o cor._n 3.6_o spirit_n give_v life_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o true_a and_o effectual_a instrument_n and_o mean_n unto_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v from_o whence_o follow_v a_o three_o difference_n which_o be_v this_o that_o the_o law_n be_v not_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n but_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n so_o that_o there_o be_v not_o any_o change_n in_o man_n wrought_v thereby_o but_o the_o gospel_n be_v write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o elect_a by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o work_v in_o they_o 3.18_o they_o 2_o cor._n 3.18_o a_o change_n and_o true_a renovation_n be_v use_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o a_o instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o salvation_n doct._n viii_o that_o by_o the_o gospel_n the_o law_n of_o moses_n be_v partly_o take_v away_o and_o partly_o not_o it_o appear_v manifest_o by_o what_o have_v be_v say_v what_o our_o faith_n be_v concern_v the_o abrogation_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o gospel_n we_o believe_v first_o that_o by_o the_o gospel_n forasmuch_o as_o it_o declare_v unto_o we_o the_o fulfil_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v foretold_v by_o type_n and_o figure_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n concern_v christ_n as_o we_o show_v before_o in_o the_o 11._o chap._n the_o law_n concern_v ceremony_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o all_o the_o external_a mosaical_a worship_n be_v absolute_o abrogate_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n teach_v that_o they_o be_v 9.10_o be_v hebr._n 9.10_o impose_v on_o they_o until_o the_o time_n of_o reformation_n and_o that_o of_o the_o evangelist_n that_o 1.17_o that_o john_n 1.17_o the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o truth_n by_o jesus_n christ_n second_o forasmuch_o the_o gospel_n be_v one_o instrument_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v and_o unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n as_o we_o show_v in_o the_o 12._o chap_n in_o that_o regard_n we_o confess_v that_o even_o the_o moral_a law_n also_o as_o concern_v the_o curse_n denounce_v against_o the_o transgressor_n thereof_o be_v by_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n abrogate_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 8.1_o apostle_n rom._n 8.1_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n a_o sign_n whereof_o this_o be_v that_o they_o ibid._n they_o ibid._n walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n require_v repentance_n of_o we_o and_o sanctity_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n and_o that_o we_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o regard_n i_o say_v it_o take_v not_o away_o the_o moral_a law_n for_o it_o agree_v altogether_o with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v eschew_v vice_n and_o follow_v after_o virtue_n three_o and_o last_o forasmuch_o as_o christ_n by_o his_o gospel_n have_v not_o take_v away_o the_o political_a or_o civil_a law_n by_o which_o commonwealth_n be_v govern_v which_o be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n therefore_o we_o leave_v it_o free_a to_o magistrate_n to_o use_v the_o law_n which_o be_v deliver_v to_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o to_o govern_v their_o people_n thereby_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v none_o more_o equal_a and_o just_a than_o they_o wherefore_o if_o there_o be_v any_o one_o that_o dare_v presume_v to_o say_v that_o by_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n the_o government_n of_o commonwealth_n be_v overturn_v or_o trouble_v he_o offer_v
grow_v together_o in_o it_o and_o we_o make_v no_o doubt_n or_o question_n at_o all_o but_o all_o this_o be_v institute_v and_o appoint_v by_o god_n for_o our_o weakness_n and_o ignorance_n and_o for_o the_o imbecility_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v be_v support_v not_o only_o by_o the_o word_n but_o also_o by_o the_o outward_a sign_n forasmuch_o as_o faith_n it_o be_v by_o which_o proper_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o embrace_v and_o lay_v hold_v on_o christ_n and_o grow_v up_o together_o in_o he_o doct._n v._o that_o where_o the_o word_n of_o institution_n be_v not_o recite_v there_o be_v no_o sacrament_n and_o that_o without_o the_o use_n thereof_o the_o outward_a sign_n be_v no_o more_o than_o what_o they_o be_v of_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o as_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o sign_n be_v add_v unto_o the_o word_n not_o for_o superstition_n but_o for_o the_o great_a confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n so_o also_o we_o confess_v that_o the_o word_n be_v necessary_a in_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n not_o for_o incantation_n but_o for_o to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o thereupon_o when_o the_o word_n of_o institution_n be_v not_o so_o recite_v or_o rehearse_v as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v hear_v and_o understand_v for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o faith_n there_o we_o deny_v any_o true_a sacrament_n to_o be_v and_o conclude_v that_o without_o the_o due_a &_o lawful_a use_n thereof_o the_o outward_a sign_n be_v no_o sacrament_n but_o mere_o that_o which_o they_o be_v of_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o no_o more_o for_o by_o the_o word_n only_o be_v the_o outward_a element_n or_o sign_n set_v a_o part_n for_o a_o holy_a use_n which_o set_v apart_o be_v by_o many_o call_v the_o consecrate_v or_o sanctify_v thereof_o and_o so_o they_o become_v sacrament_n according_a to_o that_o of_o st_n augustine_n august_n august_n the_o word_n be_v add_v unto_o the_o element_n and_o so_o it_o become_v a_o sacrament_n but_o yet_o so_o must_v it_o be_v add_v that_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v and_o believe_v doct._n vi_o that_o the_o sacrament_n be_v not_o bare_a and_o naked_a sign_n therefore_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o sacramental_a sign_n be_v not_o only_o bare_a note_n or_o mark_n to_o distinguish_v we_o from_o all_o other_o people_n which_o be_v alien_n and_o stranger_n from_o the_o true_a church_n nor_o yet_o only_a badge_n or_o cognisance_n of_o christian_a society_n by_o which_o we_o may_v make_v profession_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o give_v thanks_o unto_o god_n for_o the_o great_a benefit_n of_o our_o redemption_n but_o also_o that_o they_o be_v instrument_n by_o which_o whilst_o the_o action_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n be_v represent_v unto_o we_o and_o recall_v unto_o our_o memory_n the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v seal_v unto_o we_o and_o faith_n also_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o engraft_v we_o into_o christ_n and_o preserve_v we_o be_v once_o ingraft_v and_o make_v we_o every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o to_o grow_v up_o into_o one_o with_o he_o that_o so_o be_v endue_v with_o great_a faith_n towards_o god_n more_o ardent_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o true_a mortification_n of_o ourselves_o we_o may_v lead_v a_o life_n as_o near_o as_o it_o be_v possible_a according_a to_o the_o most_o perfect_a pattern_n of_o christ_n life_n in_o all_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o gladness_n till_o at_o length_n we_o receive_v up_o to_o live_v with_o he_o in_o heaven_n a_o most_o holy_a happy_a and_o bless_a life_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o doct._n vii_o what_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v we_o confess_v also_o with_o st._n augustine_n 9_o august_n de_fw-fr doctrine_n christ_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 9_o that_o the_o sacrament_n by_o christ_n deliver_v unto_o we_o be_v for_o number_n few_o for_o performance_n most_o easy_a for_o understanding_n most_o full_a of_o majesty_n first_o for_o number_v few_o because_o they_o be_v but_o two_o only_a baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n second_o for_o performance_n most_o easy_a because_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o baptism_n or_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o may_v not_o easy_o be_v perform_v and_o receive_v nothing_o troublesome_a nothing_o unpleasant_a nothing_o strange_a or_o abhor_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n last_o of_o all_o for_o understanding_n most_o full_a of_o majesty_n because_o although_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v with_o our_o eye_n be_v vile_a yet_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o represent_v unto_o our_o mind_n to_o be_v understand_v thereby_o and_o to_o be_v consider_v be_v most_o full_a of_o majesty_n divine_a and_o heavenly_a pertain_v unto_o everlasting_a salvation_n doct._n viii_o that_o for_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n there_o be_v need_n of_o faith_n and_o understanding_n from_o whence_o also_o we_o come_v to_o understand_v that_o for_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o action_n of_o the_o mind_n also_o be_v require_v attention_n and_o faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v understand_v and_o apprehend_v what_o be_v thereby_o signify_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o as_o also_o christ_n himself_o teach_v where_o concern_v his_o supper_n he_o say_v 22.19_o say_v luke_n 22.19_o this_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o and_o the_o 1.42_o the_o 1_o cor_n 1.42_o apostle_n due_o weigh_v and_o consider_v with_o himself_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n expound_v they_o at_o large_a whereunto_o belong_v that_o also_o lift_v up_o your_o heart_n for_o there_o be_v set_v before_o we_o thing_n majestical_a heavenly_a and_o divine_a to_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o mind_n and_o to_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n doct._n ix_o that_o the_o thing_n itself_o of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v serious_o and_o true_o set_v before_o all_o although_o all_o do_v not_o true_o partake_v thereof_o but_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a only_o but_o although_o all_o man_n come_v not_o to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n with_o true_a faith_n and_o understanding_n yet_o as_o the_o visible_a sign_n be_v exhibit_v unto_o all_o that_o do_v profess_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n so_o also_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o thing_n themselves_o which_v by_o the_o sacrament_n be_v signify_v be_v also_o serious_o and_o true_o by_o christ_n offer_v unto_o all_o and_o therefore_o that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o infidelity_n and_o unbelief_n of_o those_o which_o receive_v only_o the_o visible_a sign_n nothing_o at_o all_o be_v detract_v from_o the_o integrity_n &_o perfection_n of_o the_o sacrament_n forasmuch_o as_o that_o depend_v only_o on_o christ_n institution_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o word_n doct._n x._o that_o whilst_o the_o sacrament_n be_v administer_v the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v effectual_o in_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o they_o do_v not_o only_o receive_v the_o bare_a visible_a sign_n but_o also_o partake_v of_o the_o thing_n thereby_o signify_v but_o again_o although_o whilst_o the_o sacrament_n be_v administer_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n work_v not_o effectual_o in_o all_o man_n as_o neither_o do_v he_o whilst_o the_o word_n be_v preach_v but_o all_o through_o their_o own_o fault_n because_o they_o bring_v not_o with_o they_o faith_n and_o understanding_n yet_o we_o believe_v nevertheless_o that_o he_o work_v effectual_o in_o all_o the_o elect_a and_o believer_n forasmuch_o as_o he_o confer_v and_o bestow_v faith_n upon_o they_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o confirm_v they_o in_o it_o by_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o grow_v up_o together_o in_o it_o and_o therefore_o we_o confess_v that_o they_o be_v in_o baptism_n true_o wash_v from_o their_o sin_n and_o purge_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o that_o in_o the_o supper_n they_o be_v nourish_v and_o feed_v with_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n doct._n xi_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o author_n and_o true_a dispenser_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o as_o we_o acknowledge_v only_o one_o author_n of_o the_o sacrament_n so_o also_o we_o acknowledge_v one_o only_o true_a dispenser_n of_o the_o same_o to_o wit_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o dispense_v indeed_o the_o outward_a element_n and_o visible_a sign_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o man_n instrumental_o but_o himself_o do_v true_o and_o proper_o communicate_v the_o matter_n itself_o of_o the_o sacrament_n or_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o himself_o and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n efficient_o according_a to_o what_o john_n the_o baptist_n say_v that_o he_o indeed_o do_v baptise_v 3.11_o baptise_v matt._n 3.11_o with_o water_n but_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o no_o man_n to_o institute_v and_o
concern_v ubiquity_n a_o thing_n odious_a to_o god_n and_o his_o church_n fetch_v out_o of_o the_o distinction_n of_o the_o schoolman_n but_o contrary_a even_o to_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o schoolman_n have_v then_o nothing_o at_o all_o help_v they_o and_o this_o be_v our_o belief_n and_o confession_n concern_v the_o communion_n the_o true_a eat_n and_o the_o true_a presence_n of_o christ_n body_n doct._n xviii_o what_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n be_v to_o be_v use_v at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n concern_v the_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n to_o be_v use_v at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n this_o only_a we_o say_v that_o those_o be_v most_o to_o be_v approve_v which_o come_v near_a to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n chap._n xvii_o concern_v faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n doctrine_n i._o that_o faith_n be_v very_o necessary_a unto_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o salvation_n for_o the_o engraft_v we_o into_o christ_n and_o the_o further_a our_o communion_n with_o he_o the_o holy_a spirit_n indeed_o use_v external_a mean_n and_o instrument_n to_o wit_n the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o sacrament_n but_o yet_o unless_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n there_o be_v stir_v up_o in_o we_o faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v embrace_v christ_n offer_v unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o treasure_n we_o must_v confess_v that_o those_o outward_a mean_n and_o instrument_n be_v not_o at_o all_o profitable_a unto_o we_o to_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o we_o doubt_v not_o to_o say_v that_o faith_n be_v necessary_a to_o unite_v we_o unto_o christ_n and_o to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o benefit_n doct._n ii_o what_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o name_n of_o faith_n by_o the_o name_n of_o faith_n we_o understand_v not_o any_o humane_a opinion_n or_o persuasion_n concern_v god_n and_o concern_v christ_n â—_o eph._n 1._o â—_o but_o the_o gift_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n stir_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o give_v assent_n unto_o all_o the_o word_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o the_o gospel_n most_o especial_o which_o bring_v we_o joyful_a tiding_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n we_o do_v therein_o true_o understand_v god_n and_o his_o will_n christ_n our_o mediator_n and_o his_o benefit_n we_o do_v certain_o know_v and_o most_o love_o embrace_v they_o we_o do_v upon_o a_o firm_a confidence_n which_o we_o conceive_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o his_o infinite_a love_n towards_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o whereby_o we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n and_o inflame_v to_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v force_v as_o it_o be_v to_o perform_v faithful_a service_n unto_o he_o and_o constant_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n glorify_v he_o by_o our_o good_a work_n and_o deed_n of_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n doct._n iii_o the_o confirmation_n of_o what_o have_v be_v say_v concern_v faith_n for_o true_a faith_n be_v not_o from_o the_o wit_n of_o man_n or_o natural_a ingeny_n but_o it_o be_v the_o 1.29_o the_o phil._n 1.29_o gift_n of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o give_v unto_o all_o but_o to_o 13.28_o to_o tit._n 1.1_o act._n 13.28_o the_o elect_a only_o neither_o be_v it_o only_o a_o opinion_n uncertain_a and_o doubtful_a but_o 11.1_o but_o heb._n 11.1_o the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o firm_a and_o sure_a and_o a_o most_o certain_a evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v neither_o come_v it_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o humane_a reason_n but_o 10.17_o but_o rom._n 10.17_o by_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rely_v only_o on_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n word_n and_o promise_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o hypocritical_a and_o feign_a assent_n but_o sincere_a and_o 1.15_o and_o â—_o tim._n 1.15_o out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o temporary_a persuasion_n 13.21_o persuasion_n matt._n 13.21_o during_o for_o a_o while_n but_o constant_a and_o perpetual_a although_o it_o be_v often_o weaken_v by_o our_o sin_n neither_o be_v it_o blind_a and_o rash_a but_o the_o only_a 1.8_o only_a eph._n 1.8_o wisdom_n whereby_o we_o know_v god_n and_o christ_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o christian_a prudence_n whereby_o we_o be_v teach_v not_o to_o abuse_v that_o knowledge_n of_o god_n but_o to_o use_v it_o to_o a_o right_a end_n neither_o be_v it_o 2.20_o it_o jam._n 2.20_o dead_a but_o live_v and_o 5.6_o and_o gal._n 5.6_o work_v by_o love_n doct._n iu._n that_o faith_n come_v not_o all_o at_o once_o but_o have_v its_o increase_n from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o although_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o elect_v never_o fail_v total_o and_o altogether_o but_o ever_o live_v yet_o we_o never_o know_v it_o so_o perfect_a and_o complete_a in_o any_o but_o that_o every_o day_n it_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o increase_n for_o which_o the_o 17.5_o the_o luk._n 17.5_o apostle_n themselves_o pray_v and_o we_o also_o at_o all_o time_n ought_v to_o pray_v doct._n v._o that_o confession_n of_o the_o truth_n can_v be_v separate_v from_o true_a faith_n we_o believe_v also_o that_o true_a faith_n can_v consist_v without_o a_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o confess_v the_o truth_n ingenuous_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v 10_o offer_v rom._n â—0_n 10_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v unto_o salvation_n wherefore_o we_o condemn_v libertine_n and_o other_o of_o the_o same_o mould_n and_o stamp_n who_o think_v that_o it_o be_v free_a for_o they_o in_o every_o place_n and_o in_o all_o company_n to_o dissemble_v the_o truth_n and_o to_o fit_v themselves_o for_o all_o religion_n doct._n vi_o that_o hope_n arise_v from_o faith_n we_o believe_v also_o that_o hope_n arise_v from_o faith_n and_o that_o faith_n be_v the_o foundation_n thereof_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n 11.1_o apostle_n heb._n 11.1_o faith_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o for_o therefore_o do_v we_o hope_v for_o thing_n to_o come_v and_o through_o patience_n assure_o expect_v they_o because_o we_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o we_o believe_v and_o whereon_o we_o rely_v doct._n vii_o what_o hope_n be_v now_o hope_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n whereby_o what_o good_a thing_n god_n have_v promise_v though_o yet_o neither_o have_v 8.24_o have_v rom._n 8.24_o nor_o see_v we_o do_v through_o patience_n wait_v on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n for_o the_o only_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o assure_o expect_v as_o we_o do_v certain_o believe_v doct._n viii_o from_o whence_o arise_v the_o certainty_n of_o hope_n for_o the_o hope_n of_o we_o christian_a man_n arise_v not_o from_o humane_a promise_n neither_o be_v it_o nourish_v by_o humane_a merit_n nor_o rely_v it_o thereupon_o but_o be_v support_v and_o uphold_v by_o the_o only_a truth_n of_o divine_a promise_n confirm_v unto_o we_o many_o way_n and_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n as_o likewise_o by_o the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n which_o promise_v declare_v in_o general_a towards_o all_o believer_n but_o most_o especial_o manifest_v in_o christ_n at_o what_o time_n he_o raise_v he_o up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o exalt_v he_o above_o all_o heaven_n to_o sit_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o again_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n alone_o on_o who_o we_o believe_v and_o in_o who_o we_o trust_v it_o do_v certain_o and_o constant_o expect_v the_o compliment_n or_o accomplishment_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o wit_n the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a the_o glorious_a come_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o a_o full_a and_o plenary_a possession_n of_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n doct._n ix_o that_o from_o faith_n arise_v also_o love_v and_o charity_n we_o believe_v also_o that_o true_a charity_n arise_v from_o true_a faith_n for_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o thereby_o be_v declare_v the_o efficacy_n of_o faith_n st._n paul_n teach_v that_o the_o 5.6_o the_o gal._n 5.6_o faith_n in_o christ_n which_o be_v most_o available_a be_v that_o which_o work_v by_o love_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n say_v st._n john_n 4.2_o john_n 1_o john_n 4.2_o he_o that_o love_v not_o know_v not_o god_n therefore_o we_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o for_o brethren_n whosoever_o boast_v of_o their_o 16_o their_o jam_fw-la 2.15_o 16_o faith_n and_o yet_o have_v not_o charity_n for_o 26._o for_o 26._o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a doct._n x._o that_o charity_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n we_o believe_v also_o that_o even_a charity_n itself_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v so_o affect_v that_o with_o all_o our_o