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be_v want_v god_n can_v create_v comfort_n and_o command_v deliverance_n isa_n 57_o 19_o he_o can_v bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n to_o he_o all_o thing_n be_v possible_a 1._o then_o faith_n assent_v to_o and_o be_v persuade_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n the_o infinite_a first_o and_o best_a be_v of_o all_o thing_n and_o who_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n hebr._n 11._o 6._o 2._o that_o in_o this_o bless_a be_v be_v three_o person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o all_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n 3._o faith_n must_v always_o act_v on_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o not_o otherwise_o for_o in_o christ_n god_n reconcile_v the_o world_n in_o christ_n god_n become_v our_o friend_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o by_o christ_n the_o enmity_n between_o god_n and_o we_o be_v take_v away_o in_o christ_n god_n become_v our_o father_n john_n 1._o 12._o gal._n 3._o 26._o 4._o faith_n be_v act_v by_o meditate_v on_o consider_v of_o and_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o the_o soul_n lay_v claim_n to_o all_o that_o god_n be_v and_o to_o all_o that_o god_n have_v as_o its_o own_o 5._o it_o must_v also_o act_v upon_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n and_o upon_o god_n and_o christ_n in_o they_o god_n have_v open_v all_o his_o heart_n to_o we_o in_o his_o word_n make_v many_o sweet_a promise_n exceed_v great_a and_o precious_a promise_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o and_o also_o he_o have_v make_v a_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o we_o to_o bestow_v himself_o and_o all_o good_a thing_n upon_o we_o upon_o which_o we_o must_v live_v until_o promise_v eâ—â—_n in_o performance_n these_o promise_n aâ—â—_n our_o spiritual_a treasury_n promise_v 〈◊〉_d pardon_n of_o sin_n upon_o repentance_n and_o faith_n promise_v of_o renew_v sanctify_a grace_n promise_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaven_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o glory_n of_o mansion_n in_o the_o father_n house_n and_o of_o all_o thing_n needful_a it_o the_o way_n to_o the_o kingdom_n that_o we_o shall_v want_v no_o good_a thing_n and_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a etc._n etc._n last_o that_o our_o heart_n may_v not_o be_v trouble_v but_o full_o satisfy_v and_o comfort_v we_o must_v by_o faith_n lie_v hold_v on_o god_n take_v hold_v of_o god_n strength_n which_o be_v his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n and_o most_o solemn_o most_o considerate_o and_o most_o sincere_o take_v god_n for_o our_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o actual_o enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o he_o this_o covenant_n be_v found_v upon_o jesus_n christ_n his_o satisfaction_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v also_o believe_v in_o christ_n take_v he_o for_o our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n receive_v he_o by_o faith_n as_o he_o be_v offer_v to_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v all_o in_o all_o to_o we_o as_o god_n offer_v so_o faith_n receive_v god_n offer_v himself_o in_o christ_n and_o so_o faith_n receive_v he_o god_n do_v as_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o gospel_n o_o poor_a lose_a sinner_n come_v to_o my_o son_n jesus_n take_v he_o for_o thy_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o by_o he_o come_v to_o i_o and_o take_v i_o for_o thy_o god_n and_o father_n and_o by_o faith_n the_o poor_a believer_n eccho_v back_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n i_o humble_o and_o hearty_o come_v to_o thou_o accept_v of_o thou_o close_o with_o thou_o and_o so_o by_o faith_n the_o believe_a soul_n become_v one_o with_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o hereupon_o the_o soul_n by_o faith_n cleave_v to_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o unfeigned_o and_o unreserved_o resign_v and_o give_v up_o its_o whole_a self_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n take_v god_n in_o christ_n for_o his_o and_o entire_o surrender_v up_o itself_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n my_o beloved_n be_v i_o and_o i_o be_o he_o now_o faith_n thus_o act_v will_v certain_o cure_v all_o our_o heart-troubles_a in_o order_n then_o to_o obtain_v solid_a comfort_n in_o all_o our_o distress_n let_v we_o careful_o look_v 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suffer_v whâ—â—_n he_o will_v if_o we_o can_v and_o do_v engage_v ourselves_o to_o sincere_a obedience_n thâ—â—_n none_o of_o his_o commandment_n be_v grievous_a to_o we_o if_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o giâ—â—_n christ_n the_o pre-eminence_n if_o we_o haâ—â—_n receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n as_o râ—â—_n 8._o 9_o gal._n 4._o 6._o which_o join_v we_o he_o and_o make_v we_o one_o spirit_n with_o hiâ—_n and_o which_o be_v a_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o the_o soul_n see_v his_o interest_n in_o god_n as_o his_o father_n can_v free_o go_v to_o god_n in_o all_o its_o strait_n if_o we_o have_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o love_n meekness_n patience_n humility_n
more_o trouble_n act._n 14._o 22._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 18._o all_o that_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n of_o hand_n or_o tongue_n one_o way_n or_o other_o indeed_o such_o as_o can_v be_v content_a with_o a_o profession_n of_o a_o godliness_n that_o may_v suit_v with_o the_o time_n that_o can_v please_v themselves_o with_o any_o kind_n of_o godliness_n or_o with_o a_o form_n any_o form_n of_o godliness_n and_o that_o can_v change_v their_o form_n when_o they_o please_v such_o may_v avoid_v persecution_n but_o all_o that_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o power_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o resolve_v to_o live_v up_o to_o the_o example_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n jesus_n they_o shall_v have_v persecution_n no_o avoid_n of_o it_o no_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o by_o tribulation_n but_o notwithstanding_o this_o our_o lâ—rd_n lay_v this_o positive_a command_n on_o his_o disciple_n let_v 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unmindful_a of_o their_o safety_n but_o that_o which_o shall_v most_o affect_v we_o and_o make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o immoderate_a worldly_a sorrow_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o this_o kind_n of_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n be_v god_n curse_n imprecate_v on_o god_n enemy_n lament_v 3._o 65._o give_v they_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n thy_o curse_n as_o godly_a sorrow_n be_v god_n blessing_n a_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n a_o fruit_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n zech._n 12._o 10._o so_o worldly_a sorrow_n be_v god_n curse_n and_o a_o bitter_a fruit_n of_o unbelief_n they_o that_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n shall_v be_v comfort_v matth._n 5._o 4._o but_o they_o that_o mourn_v immoderate_o for_o outward_a loss_n there_o shall_v be_v none_o to_o comfort_v they_o this_o be_v the_o first_o piece_n of_o heart-trouble_a which_o jesus_n christ_n have_v forbid_v let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v that_o be_v not_o fill_v and_o overcome_v with_o worldly_a sorrow_n 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and_o to_o the_o discredit_v of_o his_o religion_n who_o for_o fear_v deny_v his_o wife_n once_o and_o again_o gen._n 12._o and_o gen._n 20._o and_o good_a isaaâ—_n be_v take_v in_o the_o same_o fault_n gen._n 26._o this_o fear_n trouble_v man_n peace_n and_o disquiet_v their_o mind_n that_o they_o be_v saiâ—_n sometime_o to_o be_v like_o the_o leave_v of_o the_o forest_n and_o this_o fear_n be_v often_o forbidder_fw-mi to_o abraham_n gen._n 15._o 1._o and_o to_o isaac_n gen._n 26._o 24._o and_o when_o israel_n be_v in_o the_o great_a danger_n that_o ever_o man_n be_v they_o be_v forbid_v to_o fear_n exod._n 14._o 13._o isa_n 8._o 12._o and_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n our_o lord_n strong_o caution_n against_o this_o fear_n luke_n 12._o 4_o 32._o rev._n 2._o 10._o fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o shall_v suffer_v slavish_a fear_n trouble_v the_o heart_n more_o than_o any_o thing_n object_n but_o may_v we_o not_o fear_v god_n judgement_n do_v not_o good_a josiah_n tremble_v at_o they_o and_o do_v not_o holy_a david_n say_v in_o psal_n 119._o 120._o i_o be_o afraid_a of_o thy_o judgement_n answ_n doubtless_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n so_o to_o do_v when_o we_o see_v the_o same_o sin_n abound_v for_o which_o god_n have_v execute_v his_o judgement_n in_o former_a time_n we_o ought_v to_o lay_v they_o to_o heart_n and_o to_o be_v affect_v jer._n 7._o 12._o luk._n 17._o 26_o etc._n etc._n remember_v lot_n wife_n say_v our_o lord_n so_o 1_o cor._n 10._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 6._o rom._n 1._o 18._o zeph._n 3._o 6_o 7._o a_o remarkable_a scripture_n although_o it_o go_v well_o with_o nehemiah_n himself_o yet_o have_v he_o a_o sad_a resentment_n of_o the_o state_n of_o jerusalem_n nehem._n 1_o god_n people_n have_v tender_a heart_n wicked_a man_n have_v heart_n of_o stone_n when_o god_n smite_v they_o they_o be_v not_o grieve_v jer._n 5._o 3._o but_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o fear_n 1._o there_o be_v a_o natural_a lawful_a fear_n when_o evil_n be_v approach_v to_o our_o body_n or_o name_n or_o friend_n or_o the_o like_a danger_n be_v apparent_a it_o be_v natural_a to_o fear_v this_o be_v in_o the_o best_a man_n in_o the_o world_n it_o be_v in_o christ_n himself_o mark_v 12._o 14_o 15._o also_o it_o be_v say_v he_o fear_v and_o be_v sore_o amaze_v mar._n 14._o 33._o yeâ—_n without_o sin_n second_o there_o be_v a_o lawful_a filial_a fear_n of_o god_n judgement_n which_o arise_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n righteousness_n of_o his_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o his_o wrath_n against_o it_o which_o fear_n produce_v repentance_n self-examination_n a_o turn_n to_o god_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n through_o reformation_n and_o a_o endeavour_n to_o secure_v ourselves_o in_o god_n covenant_n and_o to_o hide_v ourselves_o prov._n 22._o 3._o a_o prudent_a man_n forsee_v the_o evil_a and_o hide_v himself_o a_o strive_v to_o get_v into_o christ_n and_o to_o get_v clear_a evidence_n â—â—_o god_n be_v love_n to_o we_o in_o christ_n i_o say_v such_o â—_o fear_v that_o work_v these_o effect_n be_v a_o great_a duty_n three_o there_o be_v a_o base_a slavish_a fear_n of_o approach_v evil_n arise_v from_o our_o misapprehension_n of_o god_n produce_v in_o we_o unworthy_a thought_n sink_v into_o despondency_n and_o incite_v to_o murmur_a and_o impatience_n and_o put_v we_o upon_o sinful_a shift_n the_o use_n of_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o prevent_v or_o escape_v danger_n a_o fear_n of_o despondency_n a_o vexatious_a distract_n fear_n that_o drive_v from_o god_n and_o unfit_n for_o service_n a_o torment_a disquiet_v fear_n that_o unsettle_n and_o discompose_v our_o mind_n disturb_v our_o peace_n suspend_v our_o act_n of_o faith_n and_o dispose_v we_o to_o diffidence_n distrust_n and_o impatience_n this_o be_v the_o fear_n that_o christ_n will_v not_o have_v his_o people_n heart_n trouble_v with_o three_o another_o piece_n of_o heart_n trouble_n be_v care_n vexatious_a distract_n care_n which_o our_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v his_o disciple_n trouble_v themselves_o with_o and_o therefore_o he_o use_v so_o many_o powerful_a argument_n to_o dissuade_v they_o from_o it_o matth._n 6._o from_o ver_fw-la 25._o onward_o one_a he_o assure_v we_o it_o be_v god_n that_o take_v care_n for_o our_o bodily_a life_n we_o trust_v he_o with_o that_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o for_o food_n and_o raiment_n 2_o say_v he_o your_o father_n take_v care_n for_o the_o fowl_n and_o provide_v for_o they_o be_v you_o not_o much_o better_a than_o they_o 3_o he_o clothe_v the_o lily_n and_o will_v he_o not_o clothe_v you_o 4_o you_o can_v by_o all_o your_o care_n make_v your_o condition_n better_o than_o god_n have_v appoint_v it_o shall_v be_v ver_fw-la 27._o 5ly_n your_o heavenly_a father_n know_v you_o want_v all_o these_o thing_n 6_o they_o that_o be_v ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o fatherly_a care_n and_o good_a providence_n that_o have_v no_o god_n to_o care_n for_o they_o 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stocking_n to_o a_o scab_a leg_n or_o a_o golden_a slipper_n to_o a_o gouty_a foot_n now_o it_o be_v only_a god_n that_o can_v but_o never_o will_v except_o in_o wrath_n bring_v anâ—_n man_n condition_n to_o his_o mind_n for_o theâ—_n his_o condition_n shall_v be_v change_v almoâ—â—_n every_o moment_n so_o mutable_a be_v man_n mind_n god_n will_v not_o bring_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o wicked_a to_o their_o mind_n except_o iâ—_n wrath_n as_o be_v say_v for_o as_o their_o ouâ—_n ward_n prosperity_n do_v increase_v so_o do_v theiâ—_n desire_v after_o more_o cressit_fw-la amor_fw-la nummi_fw-la etc._n etc._n and_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o tâ—â—_n eye_n be_v never_o satisfy_v with_o see_v and_o thâ—_n more_o they_o have_v the_o more_o they_o crave_v theâ—_n can_v never_o have_v enough_o and_o for_o the_o godâ—_n themselves_o they_o be_v not_o so_o free_a from_o covetousness_n as_o they_o shall_v be_v but_o still_o need_v to_o learn_v this_o lesson_n of_o contentment_n and_o to_o 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our_o condition_n and_o such_o a_o frame_n will_v prevent_v casting-down_a in_o time_n of_o affliction_n to_o like_o our_o condition_n to_o be_v please_v and_o satisfy_v with_o it_o and_o with_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n in_o it_o that_o be_v to_o be_v content_a content_a with_o sickness_n poverty_n shame_n prison_n loss_n of_o relation_n and_o friend_n etc._n etc._n in_o a_o word_n when_o our_o will_n lie_v even_o with_o god_n will_n as_o in_o all_o reason_n they_o shall_v and_o our_o mind_n lie_v even_o with_o our_o condition_n then_o have_v we_o inward_a peace_n and_o tranquillity_n quietness_n and_o contentment_n and_o never_o till_o then_o and_o then_o sickness_n be_v as_o good_a as_o health_n and_o poverty_n as_o good_a as_o riches_n and_o â—_o prison_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o be_v that_o bless_a frame_n of_o spirit_n we_o must_v labour_v for_o and_o we_o ourselves_o shall_v have_v the_o sweetness_n oâ—_n it_o otherwise_o it_o be_v in_o a_o man_n mind_n as_o iâ—_n be_v 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imagine_v earthly_a thing_n be_v but_o a_o vain_a show_n they_o can_v give_v we_o no_o joy_n of_o heart_n nor_o peace_n of_o conscience_n they_o can_v add_v one_o cubit_n to_o our_o stature_n nor_o one_o moment_n to_o our_o life_n moreover_o this_o happy_a state_n of_o mind_n be_v attainable_a eli_n have_v it_o 1_o sam._n 3._o 18._o and_o david_n 2_o sam._n 15._o 25_o 26._o it_o be_v the_o lord_n let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v he_o good_a therefore_o let_v we_o labour_v for_o such_o a_o spirit_n such_o a_o content_a frame_n of_o mind_n be_v worth_a a_o kingdom_n without_o it_o godliness_n itself_o be_v not_o great_a gain_n it_o must_v be_v labour_v for_o paul_n say_v he_o have_v learn_v it_o it_o be_v a_o hard_a lesson_n but_o sweet_a when_o learned_a five_o persecution_n may_v cause_v heart-trouble_a when_o man_n be_v offend_v mat._n 13._o 21._o when_o peter_n be_v a_o offence_n to_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o trouble_n to_o he_o our_o lord_n do_v on_o purpose_n foretell_v his_o disciple_n what_o persecution_n they_o shall_v undergo_v that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v offend_v joh._n 16._o 1._o forewarned_a forearm_v it_o be_v a_o bless_a thing_n not_o to_o be_v offend_v at_o persecution_n for_o christ_n he_o foretell_v his_o disciple_n the_o night_n before_o his_o passion_n that_o all_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v offend_v at_o he_o that_o night_n mat._n 26._o 31_o 56._o which_o come_v to_o pass_v for_o one_o of_o they_o open_o deny_v he_o and_o the_o rest_n forsake_v he_o and_o flee_v to_o be_v trouble_v at_o persecution_n for_o christ_n sake_n be_v to_o be_v offend_v at_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o have_v his_o disciple_n to_o be_v by_o any_o mean_n mark_v 8._o last_o object_n but_o be_v it_o not_o say_v psal_n 119._o 165._o great_a peace_n have_v they_o that_o love_v thy_o law_n and_o nothing_o shall_v offend_v they_o how_o theâ—_n come_v the_o people_n of_o god_n to_o be_v offend_v i_o answer_v they_o that_o true_o love_v god_n law_n because_o they_o love_v god_n such_o shalâ—_n have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o with_o their_o owâ—_n conscience_n and_o that_o be_v great_a peace_n anâ—_n nothing_o shall_v offend_v they_o that_o be_v mucâ—_n trouble_v they_o since_o they_o have_v peace_n witâ—_n god_n and_o with_o their_o own_o conscience_n outward_a loss_n and_o cross_n be_v easy_o bear_v they_o shall_v make_v no_o breach_n upoâ—_n their_o inward_a peace_n they_o that_o hauâ—_n this_o character_n of_o god_n child_n wilâ—_n not_o be_v stumble_v at_o god_n dispensation_n let_v they_o be_v never_o so_o cross_a to_o their_o desire_n because_o they_o have_v a_o god_n to_o fly_v unto_o in_o all_o their_o trouble_n and_o a_o sure_a covenant_n to_o rest_v upon_o therefore_o the_o reproach_n cast_v on_o they_o and_o on_o the_o way_n
do_v for_o thou_o i_o will_v be_v a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n to_o thou_o psal_n 84._o last_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o grace_n and_o glory_n and_o will_v withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o thou_o i_o that_o be_o the_o infinite_a first_o and_o best_a be_v of_o all_o thing_n the_o live_a fountain_n of_o all_o mercy_n the_o original_a of_o all_o power_n and_o goodness_n i_o will_v be_v a_o god_n to_o thou_o thy_o god_n thy_o father_n if_o thou_o will_v take_v i_o for_o thy_o god_n and_o place_n all_o thy_o happiness_n in_o i_o and_o will_v become_v my_o servant_n and_o give_v up_o thyself_o sincere_o to_o i_o to_o serve_v and_o obey_v to_o love_v and_o fear_n and_o trust_v i_o only_o this_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n to_o accept_v of_o god_n for_o our_o god_n and_o to_o yield_v up_o ourselves_o to_o he_o to_o be_v his_o people_n isa_n 56._o 46._o to_o choose_v the_o thing_n that_o please_v he_o to_o give_v he_o our_o heart_n and_o become_v his_o servant_n aâ—_n deut._n 26._o 17_o 18._o and_o so_o god_n propose_v himself_o to_o abraham_n when_o he_o call_v he_o gen._n 12._o 1_o 2_o 3._o as_o a_o rewarder_n and_o more_o full_o gen._n 15._o 1._o i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o they_o exceed_v great_a reward_n and_o so_o abraham_n faith_n be_v to_o act_v on_o god_n so_o manifest_v and_o gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a all-sufficient_a to_o support_v thou_o in_o thy_o way_n and_o work_v and_o all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v thou_o in_o the_o end_n therefore_o be_v thou_o upright_a and_o faithful_a let_v not_o thy_o heart_n be_v trouble_v whatever_o danger_n and_o difficulty_n thou_o meet_v with_o in_o my_o way_n and_o work_n and_o what_o loss_n soever_o thou_o sustain_v for_o my_o sake_n believe_v i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a i_o will_v sufficient_o reward_v thou_o thou_o shall_v be_v no_o loser_n by_o follow_v and_o serve_v i_o also_o moses_n his_o faith_n have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n heb._n 11._o 26._o and_o that_o you_o may_v see_v that_o this_o be_v not_o legal_a and_o mercenary_a our_o lord_n jesus_n propose_v this_o as_o a_o encouragement_n to_o his_o people_n matth._n 5._o 12._o great_a be_v your_o reward_n in_o heaven_n and_o he_o himself_o take_v encouragement_n from_o it_o as_o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o etc._n etc._n so_o that_o this_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n to_o believe_v that_o god_n be_v real_o and_o true_o he_o be_v all_o that_o which_o he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o to_o be_v and_o to_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n etc._n etc._n this_o faith_n in_o god_n christ_n take_v for_o grant_v that_o his_o disciple_n have_v you_o believe_v in_o god_n you_o believe_v that_o god_n be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o diligent_o seek_v he_o and_o if_o you_o believe_v this_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v be_v not_o afraid_a nor_o deject_v but_o act_v your_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o serious_o consider_v what_o god_n that_o be_v in_o who_o you_o believe_v and_o believe_v also_o your_o interest_n in_o that_o god_n that_o he_o be_v your_o god_n this_o god_n all-sufficient_a be_v your_o god_n you_o will_v have_v no_o cause_n to_o be_v trouble_v your_o act_n of_o faith_n on_o god_n your_o god_n will_v prevent_v and_o cure_v your_o heart-trouble_a and_o that_o these_o several_a way_n first_o more_o general_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o god_n as_o his_o god_n believe_v god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o he_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n in_o the_o worst_a time_n god_n be_v present_a with_o his_o people_n and_o can_v there_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o heart-trouble_a to_o such_o soul_n as_o have_v always_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n with_o they_o who_o presence_n make_v heaven_n and_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o who_o right_a hand_n be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o psal_n 16._o 11._o sure_o beloved_n this_o will_v prevent_v heart-trouble_a when_o a_o soul_n can_v act_v his_o faith_n and_o firm_o believe_v it_o god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o his_o people_n and_o that_o for_o gracious_a purpose_n and_o not_o as_o a_o baâ—_n spectator_n as_o to_z proportion_n and_o measure_v out_o their_o affliction_n to_o they_o that_o theâ—_n may_v not_o be_v above_o their_o strength_n nor_o moâ—_n than_o need_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 6._o aâ—_n the_o affliction_n of_o god_n people_n be_v mesure_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o most_o wise_a moâ—_n merciful_a and_o gracious_a god_n all_o the_o mâ—lice_n of_o man_n and_o devil_n can_v add_v a_o dracâ—_n to_o the_o weight_n nor_o a_o drop_n to_o the_o measure_n beyond_o god_n appointment_n he_o be_v present_a to_o order_n and_o fix_v the_o time_n of_o our_o suffering_n it_o be_v a_o hour_n of_o temptation_n reâ—_n 2._o 10._o it_o be_v our_o love_a father_n that_o set_v tâ—_n the_o glass_n of_o the_o time_n of_o our_o troubleâ—_n he_o appoint_v their_o beginning_n their_o lration_n their_o end_n he_o hold_v the_o glass_n his_o own_a hand_n all_o the_o power_n on_o earâ—_n can_v bring_v trouble_n on_o we_o till_o the_o hâ—â—_n come_v till_o the_o appoint_a time_n nor_o continue_v our_o trouble_n long_o than_o his_o timâ—_n the_o rod_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o rest_v on_o tâ—_n lot_n of_o the_o righteous_a psal_n 125._o 3._o gâ—â—_n be_v present_a to_o mix_v some_o comfort_n with_o tâ—_n cross_n thereby_o to_o allay_v the_o bitterness_n â—â—_o it_o present_a to_o support_v the_o soul_n with_o inward_a strength_n psal_n 138._o 3._o thou_o strength_n nest_n i_o with_o strength_n in_o my_o soul_n present_a â—â—_o sanctify_v affliction_n for_o good_a and_o at_o length_n in_o his_o good_a time_n which_o be_v the_o best_a time_n when_o he_o have_v perfect_v his_o own_o work_n in_o his_o people_n he_o be_v present_a for_o their_o full_a deliverance_n a_o true_a believer_n in_o god_n have_v always_o a_o god_n to_o go_v unto_o o_o what_o a_o comfort_n what_o a_o happiness_n be_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n as_o well_o in_o affliction_n as_o out_o of_o it_o he_o may_v be_v cast_v out_o of_o his_o happy_a condition_n in_o the_o world_n but_o never_o out_o of_o the_o favour_n of_o his_o god_n this_o believe_v by_o we_o will_v cure_v heart-sorrow_n heart-fear_a heart-care_n all_o despondency_n dejectedness_n disquietment_n and_o distraction_n whatever_o faith_n act_v on_o god_n the_o almighty_a all-sufficient_a god_n and_o our_o god_n always_o present_a with_o we_o be_v the_o sovereign_a antidote_n against_o and_o the_o best_a cure_n of_o all_o heart-trouble_a psal_n 142._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o there_o be_v the_o psalmist_n trouble_n and_o ver._n 5._o there_o be_v his_o cure_n i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n thou_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o psal_n 143._o 4_o 6_o 8._o his_o spirit_n be_v overwhelm_v with_o trouble_n but_o he_o cry_v to_o god_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o that_o be_v his_o relief_n his_o trust_n in_o god_n be_v a_o high_a exercise_n of_o his_o faith_n this_o keep_v david_n from_o sink_v under_o his_o great_a distress_n 1_o sam._n 30._o 6._o he_o encourage_v himself_o in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n thus_o in_o general_n more_o particular_o i_o shall_v endeavour_v â—_o show_v what_o there_o be_v in_o god_n that_o a_o beliâ—ver's_n faith_n fetch_v virtue_n from_o to_o cuâ—_n his_o heart-trouble_a in_o his_o great_a distresâ—_n even_o under_o the_o loss_n of_o the_o personal_a presence_n of_o his_o best_a and_o dear_a friend_n oâ—_n earth_n for_o such_o be_v like_a to_o be_v the_o caâ—_n of_o the_o disciple_n in_o the_o text._n first_o that_o in_o god_n which_o faith_n looâ—_n unto_o and_o fetch_v comfort_n from_o be_v hâ—_n sweet_a and_o gracious_a nature_n god_n be_v louâ—_n the_o very_a element_n of_o love_n 1_o john_n 4._o 1â—_n and_o his_o gracious_a name_n which_o discover_v his_o nature_n exod._n 34._o 6._o the_o lord_n gracious_a and_o merciful_a when_o he_o give_v to_o hâ—_n people_n he_o give_v in_o love_n when_o he_o takeâ—_n he_o take_v in_o love_n now_o when_o a_o soul_n believe_v that_o all_o be_v from_o love_n and_o all_o iâ—_n love_n he_o be_v support_v when_o a_o man_n caâ—_n believe_v that_o all_o his_o trouble_n come_v to_o hiâ—_n from_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o his_o father_n in_o christ_n he_o can_v but_o bear_v theâ—_n patient_o you_o believe_v in_o god_n say_v christâ—_n you_o believe_v that_o god_n love_v you_o therefore_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v q._n but_o how_o shall_v i_o know_v that_o god_n love_v i_o when_o he_o afflict_v i_o i_o answer_v when_o we_o can_v discern_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v
death_n oâ—_n the_o cross_n and_o all_o as_o our_o surety_n and_o â—â—_o a_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n for_o our_o sin_n chriâ—â—_n our_o passover_n be_v sacrifice_v for_o we_o 1_o cor_fw-la 5._o 7._o to_o make_v atonement_n and_o satisfaction_n to_o the_o law_n and_o justice_n of_o goâ—_n for_o we_o rom._n 3._o 25._o this_o be_v the_o great_a work_n of_o the_o transcendent_a love_n of_o jesus_n chrisâ—_n when_o he_o be_v upon_o earth_n when_o he_o travel_v in_o soul_n drink_v of_o the_o brook_n in_o the_o way_n psal_n 110._o 7._o that_o black_a torrent_n of_o wrath_n and_o curse_n that_o lay_v in_o the_o way_n betwixt_o our_o soul_n and_o heaven_n which_o stop_v up_o our_o passage_n thitherward_o and_o make_v it_o utter_o impassable_a for_o we_o but_o jesus_n make_v a_o passage_n by_o his_o blood_n that_o his_o redeem_a might_n pass_v through_o so_o great_a be_v his_o suffering_n in_o this_o world_n for_o we_o that_o they_o make_v he_o cry_v out_o my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o offer_v up_o strong_a cry_n with_o tear_n mat._n 27._o 46._o heb._n 5._o 7._o now_o then_o let_v we_o act_v our_o faith_n on_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n here_o on_o earth_n and_o believe_v that_o he_o suffer_v all_o those_o hard_a and_o heavy_a those_o bitter_a and_o grievous_a thing_n for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o name_n that_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o they_o to_o purchase_v and_o procure_v our_o pardon_n o_o that_o we_o can_v but_o believe_v in_o this_o jesus_n that_o he_o sweat_v great_a drop_n of_o blood_n for_o we_o and_o that_o he_o shed_v his_o very_a heartblood_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o and_o by_o faith_n apply_v and_o appropiate_v all_o this_o to_o our_o own_o soul_n believe_v that_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n smite_v for_o â—_o sin_n that_o the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peâ—_n be_v upon_o he_o isa_n 53._o that_o by_o â—_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n he_o have_v make_v oâ—_n peace_n and_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o eternal_a life_n believe_v this_o and_o then_o â—_o what_o little_a cause_n you_o have_v to_o have_v that_o heart_n trouble_v for_o any_o loss_n or_o crâ—_n whatsoever_o the_o consideration_n iâ—_n way_n of_o believe_v of_o what_o christ_n hâ—_n do_v for_o we_o and_o of_o what_o he_o have_v sâ—fered_v for_o we_o shall_v make_v we_o patient_v do_v or_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o he_o and_o frâ—_n he_o believe_v also_o in_o i_o second_o our_o faith_n must_v be_v 〈◊〉_d upon_o the_o work_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o â—_o now_o do_v for_o we_o in_o heaven_n he_o be_v â—â—_o idle_a there_o although_o he_o be_v set_v down_o â—_o the_o right_o hand_n of_o the_o majesty_n on_o higâ—_n but_o he_o be_v at_o work_n for_o his_o people_n therâ—_n there_o he_o he_o make_v continual_a intercesâ—â—_n for_o we_o rom._n 8._o 34._o he_o be_v there_o â—_o our_o advocate_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n aâ—_n manage_v all_o our_o business_n there_o present_v his_o blood_n in_o the_o virtue_n of_o to_o his_o father_n for_o our_o pardon_n present_v our_o person_n and_o service_n perfumeâ—_n with_o the_o incense_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n apply_v thâ—_n â—â—â—tue_n of_o all_o to_o our_o soul_n he_o be_v able_a â—_o save_v to_o the_o uttermost_a all_o that_o come_v unto_o â—od_n by_o he_o see_v he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v â—tercession_n for_o we_o heb._n 7._o 25._o of_o this_o â—_o have_v speak_v before_o now_o if_o we_o â—an_v act_v our_o faith_n upon_o the_o intercession_n â—f_fw-fr christ_n who_o know_v all_o our_o want_n burden_n care_n and_o fear_n and_o who_o office_n it_o be_v to_o plead_v and_o intercede_v for_o â—s_n in_o heaven_n though_o we_o may_v scarce_o have_v â—ny_n to_o plead_v or_o speak_v a_o word_n for_o we_o on_o â—arth_n yet_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o cause_n â—o_o have_v our_o heart_n trouble_v we_o â—ave_n a_o faithful_a friend_n to_o who_o we_o â—ay_v commit_v our_o cause_n three_o christ_n be_v do_v a_o work_n â—n_v we_o on_o earth_n while_o he_o himself_o be_v in_o heaven_n he_o be_v humble_v we_o purge_v â—s_n teach_v we_o mortify_v our_o corâ—uptions_n crucify_a our_o inordinate_a affection_n sanctify_v we_o and_o so_o prepare_v we_o for_o heaven_n he_o be_v make_v â—s_n meet_v for_o the_o kingdom_n he_o be_v fit_v we_o for_o his_o father_n house_n by_o all_o â—is_n ordinance_n and_o by_o all_o his_o proviâ—ences_n by_o every_o loss_n and_o cross_n by_o â—ll_o our_o affliction_n as_o 2_o cor._n 4._o 17._o our_o â—ight_a affliction_n which_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moâ—ent_n work_v for_o we_o that_o be_v by_o way_n of_o preparation_n a_o far_o more_o exceed_a anâ—_n eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n jesus_n chriâ—â—_n be_v in_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o rod_n he_o â—_o all_o in_o all_o he_o be_v still_o form_v squâ—ring_a fashion_v and_o work_v by_o hâ—_n spirit_n word_n and_o rod_n upon_o his_o peâ—ple_n to_o make_v they_o more_o and_o moâ—_n conformable_a to_o himself_o to_o square_a theâ—_n as_o stone_n for_o his_o building_n to_o maâ—â—_n they_o habitation_n for_o himself_o temple_n for_o the_o holy_a god_n to_o dwell_v in_o and_o thâ—_n he_o himself_o may_v delight_v to_o dwell_v iâ—_n they_o here_o and_o to_o make_v they_o fit_v â—â—_o dwell_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o in_o glory_n now_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o act_v our_o faitâ—_n on_o those_o bless_a work_n of_o christ_n in_o uâ—_n and_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v thus_o work_v iâ—_n we_o even_o in_o and_o by_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o labour_n to_o feel_v and_o find_v these_o gracious_a work_n carry_v on_o in_o we_o and_o â—â—_o shall_v have_v no_o cause_n to_o be_v trouble_v moreover_o our_o faith_n shall_v be_v act_n upon_o the_o work_n that_o christ_n be_v now_o â—â—ing_n for_o we_o in_o heaven_n beside_o his_o intercession_n for_o we_o there_o he_o be_v prepare_v place_n for_o we_o in_o heaven_n as_o he_o tell_v â—â—_o disciple_n to_o comfort_v they_o in_o â—â—_o father_n house_n be_v many_o mansion_n i_o â—_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o you_o a_o place_n â—_o heaven_n be_v infinite_o better_a and_o more_o to_o be_v desire_v than_o the_o best_a place_n on_o earth_n a_o place_n in_o the_o father_n house_n â—n_o the_o high_a heaven_n in_o that_o glorious_a paradise_n above_o that_o be_v the_o place_n of_o all_o place_n there_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a god_n dwell_v there_o bless_v jesus_n dwell_v o_o that_o new_a jerusalem_n the_o city_n of_o the_o â—iving_a god_n that_o be_v the_o place_n indeed_o that_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 1_o 2._o some_o think_v that_o jesus_n go_v local_o into_o hell_n but_o we_o be_v sure_o he_o go_v local_o into_o heaven_n and_o we_o know_v for_o what_o he_o go_v there_o for_o he_o have_v tell_v we_o it_o be_v to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o there_o here_o below_o all_o place_n be_v full_a of_o darkness_n snare_n temptation_n fear_n danger_n persecution_n but_o that_o be_v a_o place_n of_o perfect_a peace_n perfect_a rest_n of_o light_n comfort_n joy_n and_o consolation_n here_o we_o be_v pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n there_o be_v our_o home_n our_o father_n house_n here_o we_o have_v no_o continue_a city_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 11._o no_n abide_v place_n christ_n people_n here_o in_o this_o world_n many_o time_n have_v no_o certain_a dwelling-place_n but_o be_v drive_v from_o house_n and_o home_n force_v to_o fly_v from_o one_o city_n to_o another_o from_o town_n to_o country_n from_o one_o kingdom_n to_o another_o constrain_v to_o wander_v froâ—_n place_n to_o place_n while_o other_o abide_v iâ—_n their_o habitation_n they_o must_v seek_v theiâ—_n quarter_n where_o they_o can_v find_v they_o â—_o while_o under_o one_o friend_n roof_n a_o whilâ—_n under_o another_o which_o be_v no_o small_a affliction_n to_o they_o that_o feel_v it_o though_o other_o lay_v it_o not_o to_o heart_n now_o what_o shoulâ—_n comfort_v we_o in_o this_o our_o pilgrimage_n anâ—_n wilderness-condition_n what_o shall_v support_v we_o in_o this_o our_o wander_a and_o desolate_a state_n but_o that_o it_o be_v eveâ—_n thus_o with_o our_o bless_a lord_n himself_o upon_o earth_n who_o have_v not_o a_o house_n to_o put_v his_o head_n in_o and_o so_o it_o be_v with_o his_o disciple_n and_o with_o many_o choice_a saint_n as_o heb._n 11._o 37_o 38._o what_o shall_v bear_v up_o our_o spirit_n but_o this_o comfortable_a consideration_n that_o our_o lord_n go_v to_o heaven_n on_o purpose_n to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o there_o if_o the_o earth_n cast_v we_o out_o heaven_n will_v receive_v we_o if_o man_n say_v to_o we_o remove_v be_v go_v hence_o depart_v away_o here_o be_v no_o place_n no_o abide_n for_o you_o our_o dear_a
lord_n will_v call_v to_o we_o out_o of_o heaven_n and_o say_v come_v up_o hither_o rev._n 11._o 12._o come_v up_o to_o i_o i_o have_v prepare_v a_o place_n for_o you_o here_o there_o be_v room_n enough_o in_o our_o father_n house_n there_o be_v many_o mansion_n and_o from_o thence_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o remove_n for_o ever_o no_o more_o any_o change_a house_n for_o ever_o when_o once_o we_o be_v lodge_v in_o our_o father_n house_n there_o be_v our_o forerunner_n for_o we_o enter_v heb._n 6._o 20._o the_o hope_n we_o have_v through_o grace_n of_o get_v into_o that_o bless_a place_n by_o that_o new_a and_o live_a way_n to_o rest_v there_o after_o all_o our_o weary_a wander_n here_o and_o never_o to_o remove_v more_o be_v that_o which_o comfort_v we_o in_o these_o our_o troublesome_a remove_n here_o o_o that_o place_n and_o that_o bless_a state_n in_o that_o place_n to_o see_v god_n and_o to_o be_v ever_o with_o the_o lord_n to_o see_v our_o lovely_a lord_n jesus_n as_o he_o be_v and_o to_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o he_o can_v we_o fix_v our_o heart_n and_o eye_n more_o steadfast_o upon_o those_o invisible_a and_o eternal_a thing_n we_o shall_v more_o quiet_o and_o comfortable_o bear_v our_o present_a trouble_n yea_o and_o rejoice_v in_o they_o and_o when_o we_o can_v act_v our_o faith_n upon_o that_o place_n and_o state_n above_o and_o conclude_v our_o title_n to_o it_o by_o our_o interest_n in_o christ_n than_o our_o heart_n will_v not_o be_v trouble_v also_o this_o consideration_n shall_v preserve_v we_o from_o heart-trouble_a and_o sorrow_n for_o the_o loss_n of_o our_o dear_a relation_n which_o die_v in_o jesus_n for_o that_o they_o be_v go_v home_o to_o their_o father_n house_n they_o be_v arrive_v at_o their_o harbour_n they_o be_v safe_o house_v they_o be_v where_o theâ—_n will_v be_v they_o be_v go_v to_o the_o place_n that_o their_o belove_a lord_n go_v to_o prepare_v for_o they_o to_o that_o city_n of_o god_n â—â—_o the_o general_a assembly_n of_o the_o firstborn_a who_o name_n be_v write_v in_o heaven_n &c_n &c_n heb._n 12._o 23._o they_o will_v not_o exchange_v their_o place_n now_o for_o the_o most_o stately_a and_o most_o magnificent_a place_n in_o all_o thâ—_n world_n o_o can_v we_o but_o realize_v by_o faith_n that_o most_o happy_a state_n and_o placâ—_n where_o our_o decease_a pious_a friend_n be_v go_v our_o heart_n will_v not_o be_v trouble_v for_o they_o and_o this_o may_v comfort_v we_o also_o under_o all_o our_o present_a suffering_n and_o sadness_n that_o ever_o long_o we_o also_o shall_v go_v tâ—_n that_o place_n to_o that_o city_n above_o whicâ—_n god_n have_v prepare_v for_o we_o our_o lorâ—_n assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v come_v again_o and_o take_v we_o to_o himself_o that_o where_o he_o be_v â—â—_o may_v be_v also_o o_o can_v we_o believe_v this_o we_o shall_v say_v come_v lord_n jesus_n coâ—_n quick_o four_o our_o faith_n must_v be_v act_v upon_o the_o work_n that_o christ_n will_v do_v for_o we_o and_o in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o in_o heaven_n at_o the_o last_o it_o be_v above_o all_o our_o understanding_n to_o conceive_v what_o glorious_a work_v christ_n will_v do_v for_o we_o and_o in_o we_o at_o the_o last_o day_n it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v 1_o john_n 3._o 2._o there_o shall_v be_v a_o day_n of_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o poor_a despise_a saint_n all_o black_a and_o cloudy_a here_o cover_v with_o shame_n and_o reproach_n now_o shall_v then_o be_v manifest_v to_o be_v the_o lord_n jewel_n that_o will_v be_v a_o day_n of_o their_o full_a redemption_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n their_o wedding_n and_o their_o solemn_a coronation-day_n then_o their_o bless_a redeemer_n shall_v public_o own_v they_o and_o bid_v they_o welcome_a to_o his_o father_n house_n say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 25._o 34._o then_o will_v jesus_n put_v the_o crown_n of_o glory_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o life_n upon_o their_o head_n then_o will_v jesus_n present_v they_o to_o his_o father_n without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_v or_o any_o such_o thing_n eph._n 5._o 27._o then_o will_v he_o make_v their_o now_o vile_a body_n subject_a now_o to_o vile_a corruption_n to_o vile_a disease_n to_o vile_a abuse_n and_o to_o a_o vile_a dissolution_n at_o death_n like_v unto_o his_o own_o glorious_a body_n and_o their_o soul_n shall_v be_v like_a to_o he_o to_o their_o full_a satisfaction_n theâ—_n the_o poor_a disciple_n of_o christ_n shall_v hauâ—_n a_o full_a end_n put_v to_o all_o their_o heart-troâ—bles_a sorrow_n fear_n and_o care_n then_o their_o heart_n shall_v rejoice_v and_o theâ—_n joy_v no_o man_n nor_o devil_n shall_v take_v froâ—_n they_o sorrow_n and_o sigh_v shall_v flee_v away_o and_o they_o shall_v enter_v in_o into_o everlasting_a rest_n and_o into_o that_o unspeakable_a bless_a state_n which_o be_v purchase_v by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n and_o by_o he_o prepare_v and_o possess_v in_o ouâ—_n name_n and_o stead_n all_o our_o dear_a relation_n that_o die_v in_o jesus_n be_v already_o enter_v christ_n their_o dear_a lord_n have_v wrought_v this_o glorious_a work_n on_o their_o soul_n already_o they_o be_v triumph_v sing_a hallelujah_n in_o the_o high_a heaven_n while_o we_o be_v fight_v sigh_v and_o sob_v here_o below_o they_o be_v with_o bless_a jesus_n above_o according_a to_o his_o prayer_n for_o they_o see_v his_o glory_n and_o participate_v of_o it_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o work_n of_o christ_n upon_o whicâ—_n our_o faith_n must_v act_v that_o our_o heartâ—_n may_v not_o be_v trouble_v sixthly_a our_o faith_n must_v act_v upon_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n in_o order_n to_o the_o prevent_n and_o cure_v our_o heart-troubles_a fear_n and_o sorrow_n what_o be_v the_o will_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o his_o people_n heart_n shall_v not_o be_v trouble_v nor_o afraid_a as_o in_o the_o text_n it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o in_o the_o world_n they_o shall_v have_v tribulation_n but_o yet_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v of_o good_a cheer_n it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o in_o their_o patience_n they_o shall_v possess_v their_o soul_n and_o not_o faint_v nor_o be_v discourage_v it_o be_v his_o will_n they_o shall_v be_v sanctify_v and_o that_o all_o their_o affliction_n shall_v promote_v their_o sanctification_n it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o although_o he_o love_v they_o yet_o to_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v they_o and_o when_o he_o do_v so_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v zealous_a and_o repent_v it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o they_o shall_v deny_v themselves_o and_o take_v up_o their_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o that_o they_o shall_v fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n that_o they_o shall_v suffer_v that_o they_o shall_v walk_v in_o his_o step_n hold_v fast_o to_o the_o end_n be_v faithful_a unto_o death_n that_o they_o shall_v overcome_v it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o love_v father_n or_o mother_n son_n or_o daughter_n more_o than_o himself_o no_o nor_o their_o life_n but_o be_v willing_a to_o part_v with_o all_o for_o his_o sake_n yea_o it_o be_v his_o will_n his_o last_o will_n thaâ—_n all_o his_o poor_a disciple_n after_o they_o hauâ—_n suffer_v a_o while_n may_v be_v with_o he_o whoâ—_n he_o be_v to_o behold_v his_o glory_n thus_o if_o wâ—_n act_n faith_n upon_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n anâ—_n labour_n to_o yield_v to_o it_o and_o acquiesce_v iâ—_n it_o we_o shall_v procure_v much_o freedom_n froâ—_n heart-trouble_a last_o our_o faith_n must_v be_v act_v upon_o the_o end_n and_o design_n of_o chriâ—_n in_o all_o his_o afflictive_a providence_n towards_o we_o and_o these_o his_o end_n be_v all_o very_a good_a and_o gracious_a with_o thiâ—_n argument_n he_o himself_o use_v to_o cure_v the_o heart-troubles_a of_o his_o disciple_n for_o his_o departure_n from_o they_o viz._n thaâ—_n he_o have_v good_a end_n in_o his_o go_v away_o from_o they_o his_o end_n be_v to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o they_o a_o better_a place_n than_o any_o to_o be_v find_v here_o a_o place_n iâ—_n heaven_n in_o the_o father_n house_n and_o his_o end_n be_v to_o send_v the_o spirit_n the_o comforter_n unto_o they_o which_o woulâ—_n not_o come_v if_o he_o do_v not_o go_v away_o john_n 16._o 6_o 7._o he_o have_v tell_v they_o of_o his_o go_v away_o from_o they_o upoâ—_n which_o sorrow_n have_v fill_v their_o heart_n and_o it_o be_v even_o so_o with_o â—s_n when_o ouâ—_n earthly_a comfort_n leave_v we_o sorrow_n fill_v our_o heart_n but_o to_o cure_v this_o our_o lord_n answer_v they_o that_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o they_o good_a and_o necessary_a for_o they_o that_o he_o shall_v go_v away_o show_v they_o his_o end_n in_o go_v
resurrection_n ascension_n aâ—â—_n intercession_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o â—â—_o your_o own_o labour_n prayer_n tearâ—_n and_o suffering_n and_o shall_v find_v that_o be_o faithful_a in_o make_v good_a all_o mâ—_n promise_v and_o that_o your_o labour_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n theâ—_n shall_v there_o be_v no_o more_o any_o distancâ—_n between_o you_o and_o i_o for_o ever_o comfort_v yourselves_o and_o comfort_v oâ—â—_n another_o with_o these_o word_n belieâ—â—_n this_o and_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trâ—â—bled_v three_o that_o where_o i_o be_o you_o may_v be_v also_o and_o what_o more_o can_v be_v deâ—â—red_v where_o be_v christ_n but_o at_o the_o rigâ—â—_n hand_n of_o the_o majesty_n on_o high_a far_o aboâ—â—_n all_o principality_n and_o power_n far_o abâ—â—_n all_o heaven_n heb._n 12._o 2._o there_o shall_v you_o be_v also_o o_o admirable_a astonish_a dignity_n that_o bless_a jesus_n will_v advance_v his_o poor_a saint_n unto_o at_o that_o day_n this_o high_a and_o wonderful_a honour_n shall_v all_o his_o saint_n have_v they_o shall_v now_o receive_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o they_o and_o that_o crown_n of_o glory_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o life_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o they_o perfect_o free_v now_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n and_o state_v in_o a_o unchangeable_a state_n of_o happiness_n and_o blessedness_n what_o cause_n have_v we_o then_o to_o grieve_v for_o our_o dear_a relation_n who_o christ_n have_v take_v to_o himself_o and_o place_v in_o the_o father_n house_n who_o be_v now_o sit_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o glory_n and_o sing_v hallelujah_n and_o can_v we_o but_o firm_o believe_v these_o promise_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o act_v our_o faith_n in_o meditate_v â—â—xedly_o on_o they_o and_o on_o jesus_n in_o they_o applying_z and_o appropriate_v they_o and_o christ_n in_o they_o to_o our_o own_o soul_n consider_v and_o ponder_v on_o they_o until_o our_o heart_n be_v warm_v and_o our_o 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that_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v 1_o pet._n 2._o 6._o let_v all_o heart-trouble_a cease_v let_v nought_o disturb_v your_o peace_n who_o faith_n in_o god_n profess_v and_o in_o his_o son_n no_o less_o for_o in_o the_o father_n house_n be_v many_o mansion_n sweet_a christ_n have_v prepare_v for_o we_o when_o we_o be_v for_o they_o make_v meet_v the_o end_n appendix_n quest_n it_o may_v be_v demand_v that_o have_v hear_v the_o excellency_n aâ—â—_n usefulness_n of_o this_o sovereign_a medicine_n â—â—_o cure_v heart-trouble_a namely_o faith_n iâ—_n god_n and_o in_o christ_n can_v you_o tell_v we_o hoâ—_n we_o may_v get_v this_o faith_n and_o what_o meaâ—_n we_o shall_v use_v to_o obtain_v it_o answ_n i_o shall_v endeavour_v by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o scripture-light_n to_o direct_v you_o herein_o and_o aâ—_n brief_o as_o i_o may_v direct_v i._n first_o you_o must_v be_v convince_v of_o your_o unbelief_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o unbelief_n and_o of_o your_o absolute_a need_n of_o faith_n of_o these_o three_o thing_n you_o must_v be_v full_o convince_v 1._o of_o your_o unbelief_n for_o most_o people_n think_v they_o have_v faith_n and_o thaâ—_n they_o never_o be_v without_o it_o and_o therefore_o labour_v not_o for_o it_o pray_v earnest_o therefore_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n may_v be_v send_v into_o your_o heart_n to_o work_v this_o conviction_n in_o you_o for_o it_o be_v his_o proper_a work_n john_n 16._o 8._o to_o convince_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n because_o they_o believe_v not_o on_o i_o say_v our_o lord_n this_o be_v the_o great_a sin_n the_o damn_v sin_n of_o the_o world_n their_o not_o believe_v on_o christ_n now_o that_o we_o may_v be_v convince_v that_o by_o nature_n we_o have_v no_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v these_o scripture_n ephes_n 2._o 1_o 2_o 12._o and_o that_o until_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o bear_v again_o we_o have_v no_o faith_n be_v evident_a from_o john_n 1._o 12_o 13._o there_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o regeneration_n be_v inseparable_o join_v together_o act_v 15._o 9_o &_o 26._o 18._o &_o 20_o 21._o from_o which_o scripture_n it_o be_v most_o evident_a that_o such_o as_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o heart-purifying_a the_o heart-sanctifying_a work_n of_o faith_n have_v no_o faith_n if_o we_o have_v not_o true_o repent_v nor_o know_v any_o save_a châ—nge_n wrought_v â—n_v we_o and_o upon_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o certain_a whatever_o we_o think_v we_o have_v no_o true_a saving-faith_n it_o be_v but_o a_o fancy_n of_o this_o than_o we_o must_v be_v full_o convince_v and_o must_v most_o hearty_o beg_v the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o convince_v we_o 2._o of_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o unbelief_n it_o bind_v the_o gild_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n upon_o we_o it_o be_v disobedience_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o great_a god_n for_o he_o command_v we_o to_o believe_v 1_o john_n 3._o 21._o and_o by_o our_o unbelief_n we_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n 1_o john_n 5._o 10._o o_o horrible_a wickedness_n and_o 3._o we_o must_v be_v convince_v also_o of_o our_o absolute_a need_n of_o faith_n we_o must_v needs_o have_v it_o or_o we_o must_v perish_v without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n heb._n 11._o 6._o without_o it_o we_o can_v be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n john_n 1._o 12._o gal._n 3._o 26._o without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o pardon_n of_o sin_n act_v 10._o 43_o rom._n 3._o 25._o john_n 8._o 24._o and_o in_o what_o a_o dangerous_a case_n be_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o lie_v under_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n without_o faith_n we_o be_v not_o reconcile_v to_o god_n nor_o justify_v rom._n 3._o 22._o &_o 5._o 1._o nor_o can_v we_o be_v sanctify_v act_v 26._o 18._o 2_o thess_n 2._o 13._o no_o access_n to_o god_n but_o by_o faith_n rom._n 5._o 2_o ephes_n 2._o 18._o no_o live_v the_o life_n of_o religion_n nor_o bear_v up_o under_o affliction_n nor_o hold_v out_o to_o the_o end_n without_o faith_n heb._n 11._o no_o salvation_n nor_o eternal_a life_n without_o it_o ephes_n 2._o 18._o joh._n 3._o 16_o 36._o heb._n 10._o last_o of_o all_o these_o thing_n we_o must_v be_v convince_v if_o ever_o we_o will_v have_v faith_n direct_v ii_o second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v faith_n we_o must_v diligent_o search_v the_o scripture_n read_v the_o gospel_n attend_v on_o the_o read_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n for_o this_o very_a end_n that_o we_o may_v get_v faith_n by_o it_o i_o say_v for_o this_o very_a end_n certain_o that_o shall_v be_v our_o end_n in_o read_v and_o in_o hear_v the_o word_n which_o be_v god_n end_n in_o publish_v of_o it_o now_o this_o be_v his_o end_n in_o publish_v of_o it_o john_n 20._o 21._o rom._n 16._o 25_o 26._o rom._n 10._o 17._o act_n 13._o 48._o ephes_n 1._o 13._o this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n appoint_v by_o god_n to_o work_v faith_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o appear_v by_o act_n 2._o 42._o and_o 4._o 4._o and_o 11._o 20_o 21._o and_o many_o more_o there_o be_v few_o that_o read_v and_o hear_v the_o word_n for_o this_o end_n and_o therefore_o get_v no_o faith_n by_o it_o now_o that_o the_o word_n read_v and_o hear_v may_v be_v effectual_a to_o work_v this_o precious_a this_o most_o necessary_a grace_n of_o faith_n in_o we_o there_o be_v some_o thing_n antecedent_n some_o concomitant_a and_o some_o consequent_a upon_o our_o attendance_n on_o the_o word_n and_o our_o use_n of_o it_o first_o some_o thing_n antecedent_n aâ—â—_n necessary_a 1._o preparation_n for_o want_v of_o thâ—â—_n the_o word_n most_o time_n prove_v ineffectual_a it_o be_v the_o empty_a hungry-soul_n thaâ—_n relish_v and_o take_v in_o this_o food_n jam._n 1._o 21._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 1._o mat._n 13._o
may_v have_v it_o be_v such_o a_o disturbance_n of_o our_o passion_n such_o a_o storm_n and_o tempest_n in_o our_o spirit_n as_o cause_v inward_a motion_n emotion_n and_o commotion_n of_o mind_n put_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o soul_n out_o of_o order_n and_o it_o carry_v in_o it_o several_a evil_a thing_n as_o follow_v first_o sinful_a sorrow_n worldly_a sorrow_n when_o christ_n have_v tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o he_o will_v leave_v they_o and_o that_o after_o he_o be_v go_v they_o shall_v be_v expose_v to_o hard_a and_o heavy_a thing_n from_o the_o world_n bitter_a persecution_n for_o his_o namesake_n then_o sorrow_n fill_v their_o heart_n john_n 16._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o god_n own_o servant_n christ_n own_o disciple_n may_v have_v their_o heart_n fill_v with_o sorrow_n against_o this_o our_o lord_n command_v many_o preservative_n in_o this_o sermon_n the_o ground_n of_o this_o sorrow_n be_v from_o ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o heart_n though_o satan_n will_v have_v a_o hand_n in_o it_o and_o it_o come_v not_o from_o humility_n but_o from_o pride_n because_o we_o can_v have_v our_o will_n therefore_o we_o be_v discontent_v we_o may_v thank_v ourselves_o not_o only_o for_o our_o trouble_n but_o for_o our_o overmuch_o trouble_v of_o ourselves_o in_o our_o trouble_n if_o we_o ward_v and_o guard_n against_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n our_o trouble_n will_v not_o lie_v so_o heavy_a on_o we_o as_o they_o do_v for_o as_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v raise_v and_o strengthen_v the_o soul_n so_o do_v sorrow_n deject_v and_o weaken_v it_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n do_v lie_v like_o lead_n to_o the_o heart_n cold_a and_o heavy_a and_o sink_v it_o downward_o still_o sorrow_n contract_v and_o draw_v the_o soul_n into_o itself_o from_o that_o communion_n and_o comfort_n it_o may_v have_v with_o god_n and_o man_n and_o it_o weaken_v the_o execution_n of_o the_o office_n of_o it_o because_o it_o drink_v up_o the_o spirit_n it_o melt_v the_o soul_n it_o cause_v it_o to_o drop_v away_o yea_o in_o this_o kind_n of_o heart-trouble_a god_n own_o people_n be_v many_o time_n more_o excessive_a than_o other_o 1._o because_o many_o time_n their_o burden_n be_v great_a their_o temptation_n desertion_n trouble_v for_o sin_n great_a as_o their_o joy_n be_v unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a so_o their_o sorrow_n be_v sometime_o above_o expression_n common_a natural_a courage_n will_v carry_v a_o man_n through_o other_o single_a affliction_n but_o sin_n be_v a_o heavy_a burden_n than_o affliction_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n than_o the_o wrath_n of_o man._n 2._o they_o have_v a_o great_a sense_n than_o other_o their_o heart_n be_v make_v tender_a by_o religion_n they_o have_v also_o a_o clear_a judgement_n than_o other_o and_o see_v more_o into_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n than_o other_o they_o see_v a_o great_a evil_n in_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n than_o other_o they_o value_v god_n favour_n more_o than_o other_o therefore_o when_o he_o hide_v his_o face_n they_o can_v but_o be_v trouble_v they_o observe_v more_o of_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n in_o afflictive_a providence_n than_o other_o do_v and_o therefore_o they_o have_v more_o sorrow_n 3._o they_o have_v more_o tender_a affection_n than_o other_o the_o new_a heart_n be_v a_o soft_a heart_n a_o stamp_n be_v soon_o set_v upon_o wax_n than_o upon_o a_o stone_n a_o wicked_a man_n have_v more_o cause_n to_o be_v trouble_v than_o a_o godly_a man_n but_o he_o be_v not_o a_o man_n of_o that_o tenderness_n and_o sense_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o so_o affect_v either_o with_o god_n deal_n with_o he_o or_o with_o his_o deal_n with_o god_n thus_o we_o find_v often_o in_o scripture_n good_a soul_n depress_v with_o sorrow_n david_n say_v he_o be_v like_o a_o skin-bottle_n in_o the_o smoke_n all_o wrinkle_a and_o dry_v up_o read_v psal_n 38._o &_o psal_n 39_o 11._o when_o thou_o with_o rebuke_n do_v correct_v man_n for_o sin_n that_o be_v by_o sickness_n death_n of_o relation_n and_o other_o loss_n thou_o make_v his_o beauty_n that_o be_v of_o his_o outward_a man_n to_o consume_v away_o like_o a_o moth._n whereas_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o soul_n grow_v fair_a by_o affliction_n but_o that_o of_o the_o body_n be_v blast_v age_n sickness_n loss_n will_v make_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o body_n to_o fade_v but_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o shine_v 2_o cor._n 4._o 14._o though_o our_o outward_a man_n do_v decay_n and_o perish_v our_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v day_n by_o day_n but_o for_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o too_o often_o not_o only_o weaken_v the_o body_n but_o also_o cause_v heart-trouble_a a_o merry_a heart_n do_v goeâ—_n like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a spirit_n dry_v thâ—_n bone_n prov._n 17._o 22._o quest_n but_o be_v this_o worldly_a sorrow_n lawful_a and_o commendable_a answ_n no_o sure_o for_o there_o be_v many_o evil_n in_o it_o which_o we_o shall_v avoid_v as_o one_a impatience_n and_o murmur_a against_o god_n that_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o immoderate_a sorrow_n when_o our_o will_n be_v cross_v we_o can_v bear_v it_o for_o want_v of_o self-denial_n 2_o quarrel_v at_o instrument_n 3_o use_v indirect_a mean_n for_o our_o relief_n it_o be_v better_a to_o pine_v away_o in_o our_o affliction_n than_o to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o bâ—_n sin_v 4_o despond_v and_o distrustful_a thought_n of_o god_n be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v wiâ—_n he_o be_v favourable_a no_o more_o psal_n 77._o 7_o 8._o 5_o question_v our_o interest_n in_o god_n mere_o because_o of_o the_o affliction_n upon_o we_o judg._n 6._o 13._o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o why_o be_v aâ—_n this_o befall_v we_o not_o consider_v how_o harâ—_n soever_o god_n deal_v with_o his_o people_n yeâ—_n he_o love_v they_o heb._n 12._o 6._o 6_o sometime_o atheistical_a thought_n do_v arise_v as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o god_n no_o providence_n psal_n 73._o 13._o as_o if_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o serve_v the_o lord_n 7_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n indispose_v to_o all_o good_a duty_n it_o make_v a_o man_n like_o a_o instrument_n out_o of_o tune_n or_o a_o bone_n out_o of_o joint_n which_o make_v the_o body_n move_v both_o uncomely_a and_o painful_o it_o unfit_v for_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man._n 8_o it_o make_v a_o man_n forget_v former_a mercy_n and_o overlook_v present_a mercy_n all_o be_v nothing_o under_o present_a suffering_n give_v i_o child_n or_o else_o i_o die_v 9_o it_o make_v we_o unfit_a to_o receive_v mercy_n and_o to_o embrace_v the_o best_a counsel_n such_o plaster_n will_v not_o stick_v they_o refuse_v to_o be_v comfort_v psal_n 77._o 2._o 10_o it_o dispose_v we_o to_o receive_v any_o temptation_n satan_n have_v never_o more_o advantage_n than_o upon_o discontent_n 11_o it_o hinder_v beginner_n from_o come_v into_o the_o way_n of_o god_n 12_o it_o rejoice_v and_o harden_v the_o wicked_a and_o it_o grieve_v and_o damp_n the_o spirit_n of_o our_o friend_n all_o these_o and_o many_o more_o evil_n be_v in_o worldly_a sorrow_n therefore_o this_o evil_a temper_n we_o must_v labour_v against_o and_o not_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v deject_v in_o sickness_n contempt_n in_o the_o world_n loss_n of_o friend_n and_o relation_n loss_n of_o honour_n and_o earthly_a interest_n may_v we_o only_o think_v to_o be_v exempt_v from_o chastisement_n whereof_o all_o god_n child_n be_v partaker_n heb._n 12._o 8._o and_o must_v god_n make_v a_o new_a way_n to_o heaven_n for_o we_o or_o do_v we_o think_v it_o best_o for_o we_o to_o live_v here_o for_o ever_o in_o ease_n and_o plenty_n and_o honour_n and_o never_o see_v a_o change_n no_o sure_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o think_v so_o it_o become_v we_o betimes_o to_o prepare_v for_o cross_n none_o so_o strong_a lively_a and_o brisk_a now_o but_o they_o shall_v short_o wither_v and_o decay_v none_o hold_v their_o head_n so_o high_a now_o but_o they_o must_v short_o lay_v they_o down_o in_o the_o dust_n we_o and_o our_o dear_a relation_n must_v part_v it_o will_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o turn_v the_o stream_n of_o our_o sorrow_n for_o loss_n and_o cross_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n than_o it_o will_v run_v in_o its_o right_a channel_n let_v our_o sin_n lie_v heavy_a upon_o we_o and_o then_o our_o affliction_n will_v lie_v light_a let_v we_o grow_v weary_a of_o our_o sin_n not_o of_o our_o suffering_n god_n do_v not_o afflict_v willing_o nor_o grieve_v the_o child_n of_o man_n lam._n 3._o 33._o let_v we_o consider_v also_o the_o real_a spiritual_a benefit_n of_o affliction_n god_n aim_v at_o our_o profit_n and_o in_o good_a time_n in_o the_o best_a time_n he_o will_v send_v deliverance_n and_o be_v sure_a those_o that_o be_v not_o unmindful_a of_o their_o duty_n god_n will_v not_o be_v