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&_o p._n mart._n in_o gen._n 2._o bull_v in_o rom._n 4.5_o zanch._n de_fw-fr operibus_fw-la dei_fw-la lib._n 1._o cap._n 1._o no_o doubt_n by_o authority_n from_o christ_n and_o by_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o spirit_n 11.23_o spirit_n john_n 14.26_o act_n 1.3_o 1_o cor._n 11.23_o guide_v they_o therein_o as_o in_o all_o other_o truth_n be_v change_v and_o call_v the_o lordsday_n shall_v be_v religious_o observe_v of_o all_o even_o to_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n he_o give_v we_o a_o special_a watchword_n of_o remembrance_n to_o stir_v up_o all_o to_o the_o great_a care_n and_o diligence_n hereof_o 8.20_o hereof_o exod._n 8.20_o remember_v the_o sabbath-day_n to_o keep_v it_o holy_a as_o if_o in_o no_o wise_a he_o will_v have_v this_o forget_v at_o any_o time_n or_o slight_o regard_v as_o it_o be_v of_o the_o most_o this_o alone_a have_v a_o preface_n prefix_v and_o both_o the_o affirmative_a and_o negative_a part_n express_v the_o like_a to_o be_v find_v in_o no_o other_o 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thy_o spirit_n to_o be_v their_o teacher_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v unto_o they_o only_o that_o be_v of_o a_o meek_a spirit_n and_o of_o a_o humble_a mind_n which_o be_v a_o thing_n exceed_v please_a unto_o thou_o 4.6_o james_n 4.6_o and_o wherein_o thou_o much_o delight_v but_o abhor_v all_o those_o that_o be_v of_o a_o proud_a heart_n and_o deny_v thy_o grace_n unto_o they_o humility_n the_o fruit_n of_o true_a save_a knowledge_n he_o that_o know_v thing_n aright_o as_o he_o ought_v to_o know_v they_o especial_o if_o he_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o and_o of_o his_o maker_n the_o better_a he_o know_v and_o understand_v these_o thing_n the_o more_o lowly_a the_o more_o base_a and_o vile_a will_v he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o eye_n and_o the_o more_o will_v he_o magnify_v and_o extol_v his_o god_n the_o creator_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o thing_n they_o be_v but_o smatterer_n 6.20_o 1_o cor._n 8.2_o 1_o tim._n 6.20_o and_o novice_n of_o true_a 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world_n and_o satan_n to_o live_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n for_o ever_o gracious_a lord_n as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o of_o thy_o free_a and_o undeserued_a grace_n to_o redeem_v i_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n my_o saviour_n &_o to_o unite_v i_o to_o he_o by_o a_o true_a save_v and_o justify_v faith_n apprehend_v and_o lay_v hold_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o absolute_a satisfaction_n for_o my_o full_a reconciliation_n unto_o thou_o so_o vouchsafe_v also_o in_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o for_o thy_o promise_n and_o covenant_n sake_n 36.26.27_o jer._n 32.40_o ezek._n 36.26.27_o make_v with_o i_o in_o that_o belove_a one_o to_o endue_v i_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n unto_o true_a sanctification_n and_o holiness_n both_o of_o heart_n of_o life_n and_o of_o conversation_n pour_v out_o those_o clean_a water_n upon_o my_o soul_n which_o may_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o all_o iniquity_n let_v i_o find_v the_o flesh_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o crucify_a 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the_o mystical_a body_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n redeem_v by_o his_o precious_a blood_n shed_v for_o i_o that_o i_o be_o he_o and_o he_o be_v i_o 14.2.3_o cant._n 2.16_o joh._n 17._o ver_fw-la 10.23_o 24._o ephes_n 2.6_o &_o 4.10_o joh._n 14.2.3_o and_o that_o together_o with_o he_o after_o a_o while_n i_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o unto_o those_o heavenly_a place_n into_o which_o he_o be_v already_o ascend_v and_o where_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v that_o bless_a fellowship_n and_o communion_n of_o thou_o the_o everliving_a god_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n laud_v and_o praise_v thou_o incessant_o with_o all_o thy_o choose_a saint_n and_o elect_a angel_n for_o evermore_o and_o that_o only_a through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o bless_a saviour_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n and_o thy_o gracious_a spirit_n three_o distinct_a person_n but_o one_o most_o wise_a use_v glorious_a god_n be_v ascribe_v as_o due_a be_v all_o honour_n might_n and_o majesty_n dignity_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n hypocrisy_n the_o vanity_n and_o danger_n of_o it_o how_o great_a be_v the_o folly_n of_o those_o that_o choose_v rather_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o hypocrisy_n then_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n to_o seem_v to_o be_v holy_a then_o to_o be_v so_o indeed_o they_o please_v not_o god_n yea_o rather_o they_o be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o he_o 5.6_o psal_n 5.6_o his_o soul_n loathe_v they_o because_o they_o make_v the_o outward_a badge_n and_o cognizance_n of_o his_o child_n a_o cloak_n of_o their_o impiety_n and_o wickedness_n they_o want_v that_o which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o a_o christian_a true_a spiritual_a comfort_n and_o constant_a and_o heavenly_a joy_n 20.5_o job_n 20.5_o they_o lose_v that_o bless_a reward_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o they_o and_o they_o only_o that_o walk_n in_o uprightness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n before_o he_o 10.9_o gen._n 17.1_o prou._n 10.9_o and_o that_o vizard_n which_o through_o vanity_n they_o have_v put_v upon_o they_o to_o delude_v the_o world_n withal_o shall_v at_o length_n be_v pluck_v off_o from_o their_o face_n to_o their_o shame_n and_o perpetual_a reproach_n and_o infamy_n for_o that_o which_o be_v feign_v and_o counterfeit_a can_v stand_v long_o 21.19_o mat._n 21.19_o and_o it_o be_v a_o true_a say_n he_o that_o begin_v religion_n in_o hypocrisy_n end_v in_o apostasy_n o_o bless_a lord_n let_v my_o heart_n be_v always_o upright_o before_o thou_o let_v it_o be_v my_o desire_n ever_o rather_o to_o be_v more_o than_o i_o seem_v to_o be_v then_o to_o seem_v to_o be_v that_o which_o i_o be_o not_o for_o alas_o what_o will_v it_o avail_v i_o to_o dissemble_v before_o thou_o my_o god_n who_o be_v of_o so_o clear_a eye_n that_o nothing_o can_v be_v cover_v or_o hide_v from_o thou_o 26.6_o job._n 26.6_o who_o be_v the_o seer_n and_o the_o searcher_n of_o the_o very_a heart_n and_o reins_n 15.11_o heb._n 4.13_o pro._n 15.11_o and_o discerne_v the_o secret_a thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n yea_o long_o before_o they_o be_v o_o far_o be_v it_o from_o i_o to_o turn_v aside_o into_o crooked_a way_n with_o those_o that_o be_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n 125.5_o psal_n 125.5_o 23.27_o job._n 15.34_o &_o 27.8_o matth._n 24.51_o &_o 23.27_o who_o thou_o hate_v and_o to_o who_o thou_o have_v threaten_v endless_a and_o everlasting_a destruction_n and_o confusion_n without_o recovery_n but_o let_v it_o be_v my_o continual_a care_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n all_o my_o day_n and_o to_o walk_v continual_o as_o in_o thy_o presence_n seek_v to_o please_v thou_o and_o to_o increase_v more_o and_o more_o in_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n that_o so_o my_o whole_a course_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o i_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o spirit_n here_o 15.11_o job._n 8.21_o &_o 15.11_o those_o sweet_a and_o heavenly_a refresh_n which_o the_o hypocrite_n may_v talk_v of_o but_o never_o sound_o taste_v of_o and_o be_v crown_v with_o glory_n hereafter_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n for_o evermore_o amen_n god_n bear_v with_o the_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n of_o his_o child_n parent_n delight_n in_o their_o child_n not_o only_a when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o man_n estate_n but_o also_o when_o they_o begin_v first_o to_o creep_v on_o the_o ground_n and_o to_o speak_v some_o few_o word_n in_o a_o imperfect_a manner_n and_o will_v god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n despise_v the_o poor_a endeavour_n of_o his_o weak_a and_o little_a one_o 119.5_o psal_n 119.5_o who_o cry_v unto_o he_o continual_o for_o strength_n and_o ability_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o require_v of_o they_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o and_o grieve_v yea_o mourn_v incessant_o that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o walk_v with_o more_o steadfastness_n and_o sincerity_n in_o his_o way_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o once_o to_o think_v or_o imagine_v this_o for_o what_o be_v this_o else_o then_o to_o make_v the_o lord_n less_o pitiful_a 145.8_o psal_n 86_o 15_o and_o 145.8_o less_o tender_o affect_v and_o compassionate_a towards_o he_o then_o earthly_a parent_n be_v unto_o they_o the_o very_a thought_n whereof_o be_v no_o small_a sin_n but_o exceed_v displease_v unto_o he_o who_o love_n towards_o his_o child_n do_v infinite_o surpass_v and_o exceed_v the_o natural_a affection_n of_o any_o parent_n whatsoever_o 27.10_o psal_n 27.10_o even_o as_o far_o as_o the_o heaven_n exceed_v the_o earth_n 103.11.13_o psal_n 103.11.13_o their_o love_n be_v but_o a_o shadow_n of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o he_o in_o a_o infinite_a and_o unspeakable_a manner_n yea_o what_o be_v it_o else_o then_o to_o call_v his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n into_o question_n and_o to_o deny_v
he_o to_o be_v that_o which_o he_o have_v declare_v and_o reveal_v himself_o to_o be_v and_o bind_v himself_o by_o promise_n 3.17_o exod._n 34.6.7_o mal._n 3.17_o to_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v unto_o he_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v unto_o himself_o and_o upon_o who_o his_o delight_n be_v set_v yea_o it_o be_v to_o derogate_v from_o his_o glory_n see_v he_o will_v be_v glorify_v as_o well_o in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o 8.31_o pro._n 8.31_o as_o of_o his_o justice_n and_o severity_n towards_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a that_o know_v he_o not_o bless_a lord_n and_o gracious_a father_n thou_o know_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o heart_n 119.40_o psa_fw-la 119.40_o thou_o see_v with_o how_o many_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n i_o be_o compass_v about_o continual_o how_o many_o let_v and_o hindrance_n be_v cast_v before_o i_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n which_o lead_v unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n thou_o 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perfection_n both_o of_o grace_n and_o glory_n whereof_o i_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n for_o ever_o amen_n good_a motion_n every_o good_a motion_n arise_v at_o any_o time_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o any_o one_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n himself_o 30.21_o isay_n 30.21_o speak_v inward_o unto_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n and_o therefore_o never_o to_o be_v light_o account_v of_o much_o less_o to_o be_v smother_v or_o wilful_o resist_v and_o gainsay_v for_o that_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a thing_n 18.12_o jerem._n 6.16_o &_o 18.12_o even_o rebellion_n against_o god_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o speak_v in_o they_o and_o unto_o they_o but_o always_o diligent_o to_o be_v hearken_v unto_o and_o by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v embrace_v and_o cherish_v that_o so_o it_o may_v become_v effectual_a and_o not_o die_v and_o vanish_v away_o without_o fruit_n or_o profit_n to_o the_o harden_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o make_n of_o it_o the_o more_o uncapable_a of_o grace_n and_o goodness_n the_o ordinary_a and_o most_o fearful_a judgement_n which_o the_o lord_n usual_o bring_v upon_o man_n for_o so_o great_a a_o wickedness_n 5.19_o rom._n 1.28_o psal_n 106.15_o &_o 81.12.13_o 1_o thes_n 5.19_o good_a lord_n suffer_v i_o not_o at_o any_o time_n to_o quench_v thy_o spirit_n to_o resist_v that_o heavenly_a voice_n of_o thy_o speak_n unto_o i_o according_a unto_o thy_o word_n lest_o thou_o give_v i_o over_o to_o hardness_n of_o heart_n 5.2_o cant._n 5.2_o but_o whensoever_o thou_o do_v knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n 3.20_o reve._n 3.20_o let_v i_o be_v ready_a present_o to_o open_v unto_o thou_o and_o to_o give_v thou_o the_o best_a entertainment_n that_o i_o can_v by_o yield_v myself_o every-way_n pliable_a and_o flexible_a unto_o thou_o whensoever_o thou_o do_v inspire_v i_o with_o any_o good_a motion_n or_o holy_a desire_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o the_o same_o may_v be_v quicken_v and_o increase_v that_o so_o thy_o own_o work_n may_v daily_o be_v more_o and_o more_o perfect_v in_o i_o yield_v to_o the_o wicked_a motion_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o vain_a and_o wicked_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n can_v never_o be_v satisfy_v yea_o 57.20_o isa_n 57.20_o the_o more_o that_o any_o do_v feed_v they_o the_o more_o insatiable_a shall_v he_o find_v they_o he_o can_v never_o be_v fill_v never_o have_v enough_o of_o they_o who_o see_v not_o this_o most_o clear_o in_o the_o covetous_a the_o voluptuous_a the_o ambitious_a yea_o in_o all_o such_o as_o give_v the_o reins_n unto_o their_o own_o sinful_a and_o inordinate_a affection_n it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o fire_n in_o their_o bone_n which_o will_v never_o be_v quench_v till_o the_o fuel_n which_o minister_v continual_o new_a matter_n unto_o it_o be_v quite_o take_v away_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o flame_n of_o hell_n kindle_v by_o satan_n himself_o to_o the_o scorch_a of_o the_o conscience_n which_o be_v drown_v in_o these_o earthly_a these_o sinful_a &_o these_o sensual_a delight_n it_o be_v like_o a_o greedy_a worm_n which_o continual_o lie_v gnaw_v upon_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o time_n will_v eat_v out_o the_o very_a heart_n &_o entrails_n if_o the_o evil_a be_v not_o timely_o prevent_v o_o bless_a lord_n withdraw_v my_o heart_n i_o beseech_v thou_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o from_o these_o lie_v and_o deceitful_a vanity_n which_o can_v never_o yield_v i_o any_o true_a contentment_n but_o rather_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o torment_n and_o vexation_n unto_o i_o rob_v i_o not_o only_o of_o thy_o grace_n but_o of_o my_o peace_n also_o see_v my_o mind_n can_v never_o be_v satisfy_v with_o they_o and_o grant_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v set_v whole_o upon_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n of_o all_o true_a bliss_n and_o happiness_n that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v satisfy_v and_o replenish_v with_o the_o plentifulness_n and_o abundant_a riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o heavenly_a blessing_n 6.6_o rom._n 2.10_o gal._n 6.6_o and_o have_v thy_o peace_n and_o mercy_n rest_v upon_o i_o and_o abide_v with_o i_o all_o my_o day_n amen_n how_o fearful_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v leave_v unto_o himself_o and_o to_o his_o own_o desire_n there_o can_v no_o great_a evil_n befall_v any_o man_n in_o this_o world_n then_o to_o be_v leave_v unto_o himself_o 63.17_o psal_n 81.12_o isai_n 1.5_o &_o 63.17_o unto_o his_o own_o will_n and_o way_n and_o to_o the_o corrupt_a desire_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v most_o please_v to_o his_o wicked_a heart_n and_o unsanctified_a nature_n of_o all_o judgement_n which_o the_o lord_n do_v suffer_v to_o come_v upon_o man_n in_o this_o life_n it_o be_v the_o great_a and_o most_o dangerous_a though_o through_o the_o marvelous_a blindness_n and_o sottishness_n that_o be_v in_o man_n lest_o either_o discern_v or_o fear_v of_o the_o most_o better_a be_v it_o for_o they_o by_o any_o mean_n to_o be_v restrain_v from_o those_o thing_n which_o their_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v prone_a unto_o yea_o better_o be_v it_o for_o they_o to_o be_v hold_v down_o continual_o with_o some_o painful_a sickness_n and_o grievous_a disease_n or_o to_o be_v lay_v fast_o up_o in_o close_a prison_n all_o their_o life_n long_o and_o to_o endure_v the_o great_a outward_a misery_n that_o can_v be_v unto_o their_o die_a hour_n o_o bless_a lord_n give_v i_o not_o over_o unto_o the_o way_n of_o my_o own_o heart_n a_o insensible_a but_o of_o all_o judgement_n the_o most_o fearful_a leave_v i_o not_o unto_o myself_o suffer_v i_o not_o at_o any_o time_n to_o wander_v and_o go_v astray_o from_o thou_o by_o follow_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n and_o please_v unto_o carnal_a and_o corrupt_a reason_n o_o let_v i_o never_o fall_v into_o so_o great_a a_o evil_a but_o be_v thou_o merciful_a unto_o i_o to_o order_n and_o dispose_v all_o my_o affection_n to_o guide_v and_o govern_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n and_o to_o direct_v my_o step_n according_a unto_o the_o rule_n of_o thy_o holy_a and_o bless_a word_n that_o so_o be_v keep_v and_o preserve_v by_o thou_o from_o those_o sin_n whereunto_o of_o myself_o i_o be_o prone_a and_o inclinable_a and_o establish_v in_o every_o good_a way_n and_o work_n i_o may_v glorify_v theein_o my_o life_n and_o find_v joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o my_o death_n and_o after_o death_n live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o eternal_o in_o fullness_n of_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n my_o saviour_n the_o many_o difference_n between_o a_o natural_a and_o a_o spiritual_a man_n one_o that_o be_v true_o sanctify_v what_o difference_n
be_v there_o between_o a_o carnal_a and_o natural_a man_n and_o he_o that_o be_v spiritual_a and_o true_o regenerate_v how_o opposite_a and_o contrary_n be_v they_o in_o their_o thought_n desire_n inclination_n project_n purpose_n and_o practice_n in_o brief_a in_o the_o whole_a course_n and_o carriage_n of_o their_o life_n it_o be_v wonderful_a to_o observe_v and_o see_v how_o exceed_o they_o differ_v what_o a_o marvelous_a contrariety_n there_o be_v between_o they_o the_o natural_a man_n do_v always_o eye_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v visible_a and_o temporal_a the_o spiritual_a 11.1.27_o 2_o cor._n 4.18_o heb._n 11.1.27_o those_o thing_n especial_o which_o be_v invisible_a and_o eternal_a the_o natural_a man_n do_v delight_n altogether_o in_o the_o creature_n and_o in_o fulfil_v the_o wicked_a lust_n and_o vain_a desire_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n 19.9_o mat._n 24.38_o 1_o pet._n 4.4_o gen._n 19.9_o and_o therefore_o never_o grieve_v more_o than_o when_o he_o be_v most_o cross_v in_o those_o course_n which_o he_o so_o much_o affect_v 30.6_o psal_n 33.21_o psal_n 37.4_o and_o 95.1_o 1_o sam._n 30.6_o but_o the_o spiritual_a man_n chief_a delight_n be_v in_o the_o creator_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o in_o feed_v his_o soul_n with_o good_a thought_n 1.3.6_o 1_o pet._n 1.3.6_o bless_a hope_n holy_a desire_n and_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n 119.97_o psa_fw-la 119.97_o with_o which_o he_o can_v never_o be_v satiate_v whereas_o for_o all_o earthly_a vanity_n he_o have_v a_o great_a distaste_n 6.14_o gal._n 6.14_o and_o a_o base_a esteem_n of_o they_o or_o at_o least_o he_o look_v over_o they_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o holy_a disdain_n he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o affect_v they_o but_o that_o he_o do_v earnest_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o restrain_v his_o mind_n from_o the_o sinful_a and_o inordinate_a love_n of_o they_o and_o never_o think_v himself_o better_a at_o ease_n then_o when_o he_o can_v most_o wean_v his_o affection_n from_o they_o 2.17_o eccle._n 2.17_o and_o crucify_v that_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o he_o with_o the_o wicked_a motion_n and_o concupiscence_n thereof_o 5.24_o gal._n 5.24_o than_o which_o he_o find_v nothing_o more_o grievous_a and_o burdensome_a unto_o he_o or_o from_o which_o he_o have_v a_o great_a desire_n to_o be_v altogether_o free_v 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v lead_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o satan_n 2.2_o ephes_n 2.2_o and_o of_o this_o world_n which_o rule_v and_o reign_v yea_o rage_v in_o he_o the_o spiritual_a man_n be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n 8.9.14_o rom._n 8.9.14_o that_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o dwell_v in_o he_o rule_n govern_v and_o direct_v he_o and_o lead_v he_o forth_o into_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n the_o natural_a man_n do_v whole_o wed_v himself_o to_o the_o world_n 4.4_o hosea_n 2.5_o james_n 4.4_o and_o therefore_o savour_v nothing_o but_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o earth_n 8.5_o joh._n 3.31_o rom._n 8.5_o dote_v fond_o upon_o they_o and_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o this_o slime_n and_o base_a mould_n like_o a_o mucke-worme_a vain_o suppose_v that_o there_o can_v be_v no_o great_a happiness_n then_o to_o enjoy_v abundant_o the_o pleasure_n honour_n preferment_n profit_n and_o commodity_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o be_v foolish_o enamour_v 2.19_o phil._n 3.19_o 2_o pet._n 2.19_o or_o rather_o strange_o besot_v with_o the_o whorish_a love_n of_o it_o do_v in_o a_o base_a and_o sordid_a manner_n even_o devore_fw-mi himself_n to_o the_o service_n of_o it_o but_o the_o spiritual_a man_n do_v not_o so_o love_v the_o world_n but_o that_o when_o he_o have_v his_o eye_n in_o his_o head_n he_o fly_v from_o it_o as_o far_o as_o with_o convenience_n he_o may_v know_v the_o vanity_n and_o the_o exceed_a both_o danger_n and_o deceitfulness_n of_o it_o 6.14_o 1_o tim._n 6.9_o 10.17_o eccles_n 1.2.14_o 1_o cor._n 7.31_o psa_n 119.19_o heb._n 11.9_o phil._n 3.20_o gal._n 6.14_o he_o use_v it_o as_o if_o he_o use_v it_o not_o make_v himself_o a_o stranger_n to_o it_o and_o have_v rather_o utter_o renounce_v and_o give_v it_o over_o and_o be_v divorce_v and_o quite_o separate_v from_o it_o then_o be_v so_o much_o yoke_v unto_o it_o as_o he_o see_v other_o be_v or_o tie_v with_o so_o straight_a bond_n of_o love_n and_o amity_n as_o that_o seek_v to_o chain_n and_o fasten_v he_o unto_o it_o and_o so_o to_o draw_v he_o to_o a_o more_o near_o and_o entire_a union_n with_o it_o then_o he_o desire_v yea_o so_o contrary_a be_v it_o to_o his_o mind_n to_o be_v match_v or_o join_v in_o any_o league_n with_o it_o that_o he_o account_v himself_o most_o happy_a when_o he_o have_v least_o to_o do_v with_o it_o and_o most_o free_v from_o the_o encumbrance_n of_o it_o that_o so_o he_o may_v soar_v aloft_o and_o have_v more_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o great_a liberty_n whole_o to_o devote_v himself_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n assure_o persuade_v himself_o that_o herein_o and_o in_o nothing_o else_o consist_v true_a felicity_n and_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o wise_o make_v it_o his_o chief_a treasure_n that_o which_o he_o esteem_v far_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n the_o natural_a man_n seek_v for_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n only_o in_o sensible_a and_o external_a thing_n the_o spiritual_a 37.4_o eccl._n 11.9_o luk._n 12.9.29_o &_o 16.19_o psal_n 4.6.7_o &_o 37.4_o in_o the_o inward_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n which_o be_v a_o great_a joy_n and_o refresh_n unto_o he_o then_o all_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o yea_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o world_n be_v bitterness_n to_o he_o in_o comparison_n of_o this_o 2.21_o phil._n 2.21_o the_o natural_a man_n seek_v his_o own_o private_a good_a that_o which_o may_v be_v most_o for_o thou_o advancement_n of_o his_o outward_a state_n in_o the_o world_n his_o own_o credit_n honour_n profit_n and_o commodity_n without_o any_o respect_n unto_o other_o the_o care_n of_o who_o he_o think_v little_a or_o nothing_o appertain_v unto_o he_o if_o they_o be_v not_o such_o as_o nature_n have_v link_v and_o chain_v unto_o he_o by_o such_o bond_n as_o the_o very_a heathen_a themselves_o will_v not_o break_v but_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a man_n seek_v the_o good_a of_o other_o 13.5_o 1_o cor._n 24.33_o 1_o cor._n 13.5_o as_o well_o as_o his_o own_o yea_o he_o do_v rather_o desire_v if_o he_o may_v convenient_o do_v it_o to_o benefit_v many_o other_o than_o himself_o alone_o since_o he_o know_v well_o that_o he_o be_v not_o bear_v for_o himself_o but_o for_o other_o also_o and_o that_o he_o be_v no_o less_o bind_v to_o other_o then_o to_o himself_o 2.8_o james._n 2.8_o and_o therefore_o not_o only_o to_o wish_v but_o as_o far_o as_o he_o can_v to_o procure_v their_o good_a with_o the_o same_o affection_n that_o he_o do_v his_o own_o the_o natural_a man_n care_v not_o how_o much_o or_o how_o oft_o he_o offend_v or_o provoke_v other_o so_o that_o he_o may_v please_v himself_o and_o satisfy_v his_o own_o lust_n yea_o it_o be_v a_o pastime_n to_o he_o many_o time_n to_o grieve_v disquiet_v and_o molest_v other_o and_o those_o especial_o that_o be_v most_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a 64.4_o psal_n 56.5_o &_o 97.4_o psal_n 59.3_o &_o 64.4_o neither_o think_v nor_o speak_v much_o less_o work_v any_o evil_n against_o he_o but_o rather_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o seek_v and_o desire_v his_o good_a the_o spiritual_a man_n on_o the_o contrary_n be_v very_o loath_a to_o give_v offence_n unto_o any_o yea_o to_o the_o mean_a and_o simple_a one_o 13.5_o 2_o cor._n 6.3_o 1_o cor._n 10.33_o 1_o joh._n 2.20_o rom._n 15.2_o 1_o cor._n 8.13_o 2_o cor._n 6.3_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o he_o seek_v to_o please_v his_o neighbour_n as_o well_o as_o himself_o and_o have_v rather_o do_v or_o suffer_v that_o which_o will_v be_v some_o way_n inconvenient_a to_o he_o then_o that_o his_o weak_a brother_n shall_v be_v displease_v or_o offend_v at_o he_o he_o be_v very_o wise_a and_o wary_a this_o way_n so_o far_o be_v he_o from_o delight_v to_o grieve_v or_o provoke_v other_o that_o he_o be_v much_o grieve_a when_o he_o see_v that_o other_o take_v occasion_n where_o there_o be_v none_o give_v to_o be_v grieve_v and_o displease_v with_o he_o or_o by_o mean_n of_o he_o and_o seek_v present_o in_o a_o love_a affection_n towards_o they_o to_o heal_v that_o wound_n and_o to_o salve_v that_o sore_n which_o they_o have_v rather_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o then_o take_v from_o he_o the_o natural_a man_n do_v scarce_o love_v his_o best_a friend_n except_o it_o be_v carnal_o &_o in_o worldly_a respect_n 62.4_o psal_n 41.6.9_o &_o
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they_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o no_o wise_a think_v it_o burdensome_a unto_o they_o as_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a man_n do_v o_o my_o god_n forgive_v i_o that_o i_o have_v have_v no_o more_o care_n of_o this_o duty_n heretofore_o and_o teach_v i_o to_o be_v more_o mindful_a of_o it_o hereafter_o as_o thou_o have_v appoint_v this_o day_n to_o be_v whole_o bestow_v upon_o thou_o and_o thy_o service_n so_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o guide_v i_o therein_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o spirit_n that_o it_o may_v be_v my_o delight_n to_o consecrate_v it_o as_o 58.13_o as_o isa_n 58.13_o glorious_a unto_o thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o by_o any_o mean_n pollute_v it_o by_o do_v my_o own_o way_n nor_o seek_v my_o own_o will_n no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o speak_v a_o vain_a word_n but_o let_v i_o give_v myself_o therein_o whole_o to_o the_o duty_n 16.1.2_o duty_n act._n 16.13_o psal_n 122._o nehe._n 8.8_o act._n 17.11_o psal_n 92.1_o &_o 145.5_o mal._n 3.16_o 1_o cor._n 16.1.2_o 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the_o ammorites_n be_v 15.16_o be_v gen._n 15.16_o than_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o justice_n will_v put_v to_o his_o sharp_a sickle_n and_o cut_v they_o down_o with_o a_o dreadful_a judgement_n and_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o winepress_n of_o the_o fierceness_n of_o his_o wrath_n yea_o into_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o that_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o endless_a perdition_n and_o confusion_n where_o they_o shall_v be_v torment_v in_o fiery_a flame_n for_o evermore_o without_o all_o hope_n of_o recovery_n this_o shall_v be_v their_o lot_n and_o portion_n 5.27_o portion_n job._n 5.27_o if_o they_o continue_v in_o that_o estate_n into_o which_o they_o have_v make_v so_o fearful_a a_o entrance_n hear_v it_o 3.8_o it_o psal_n 50.22_o mat._n 4.7_o heb._n 3.8_o all_o you_o that_o forget_v god_n tremble_v at_o it_o and_o seek_v in_o time_n to_o escape_v the_o vengeance_n to_o come_v 5.3_o come_v mat._n 24.50_o 1_o thes_n 5.3_o harden_n not_o your_o heart_n neither_o presume_v to_o go_v on_o yet_o 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of_o his_o grace_n and_o by_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o bless_a spirit_n he_o will_v revive_v they_o and_o give_v life_n unto_o they_o and_o will_v never_o depart_v from_o they_o their_o sigh_n and_o sob_n and_o tear_n issue_v from_o a_o heart_n contrite_a 12.20_o contrite_a mat._n 12.20_o and_o break_a for_o sin_n be_v dear_a and_o precious_a unto_o he_o they_o be_v as_o sweet_a water_n which_o he_o keep_v as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o glass_n 56.8_o glass_n psa_fw-la 56.8_o in_o his_o own_o closet_n happy_a 5.4_o happy_a mat._n 5.4_o be_v the_o man_n that_o find_v this_o in_o he_o he_o have_v it_o under_o the_o lord_n hand_n and_o seal_v that_o he_o will_v gracious_o respect_v he_o and_o cause_v his_o soul_n to_o live_v before_o he_o but_o alas_o how_o rare_a a_o thing_n be_v this_o how_o few_o be_v there_o
as_o whether_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n shall_v know_v one_o another_o the_o father_n the_o son_n the_o mother_n the_o daughter_n one_o neighbour_n another_o or_o one_o friend_n the_o other_o etc._n etc._n so_o much_o only_o i_o will_v say_v have_v ground_n for_o it_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n that_o no_o manner_n of_o knowledge_n shall_v be_v want_v unto_o they_o which_o may_v make_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o happiness_n neither_o shall_v the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o be_v want_v unto_o they_o if_o it_o will_v make_v they_o the_o more_o happy_a but_o to_o proceed_v their_o will_n also_o shall_v be_v perfect_o sanctify_v so_o that_o they_o shall_v will_v only_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o which_o god_n will_v and_o not_o possible_o be_v once_o move_v or_o incline_v unto_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a that_o which_o god_n will_v not_o they_o shall_v not_o only_o have_v a_o will_v not_o to_o sin_n but_o also_o a_o impossibility_n of_o willing_a that_o which_o be_v sinful_a otherwise_o than_o it_o be_v with_o adam_n in_o his_o great_a perfection_n their_o affection_n shall_v be_v right_o order_v and_o temper_v yea_o in_o a_o excellent_a frame_n and_o harmony_n without_o any_o unpleasing_a discord_n they_o shall_v only_o affect_v that_o love_v that_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o that_o which_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o make_v most_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o it_o as_o they_o shall_v know_v it_o to_o be_v more_o please_a and_o delightsome_a unto_o he_o yea_o they_o shall_v have_v that_o measure_n of_o holiness_n infuse_v into_o they_o both_o into_o their_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o their_o soul_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v holy_a according_a unto_o the_o capableness_n of_o their_o nature_n even_o as_o god_n himself_o be_v holy_a pure_a as_o he_o be_v pure_a righteous_a as_o he_o be_v righteous_a for_o then_o be_v the_o time_n and_o not_o 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nature_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o in_o more_o full_a manner_n not_o that_o the_o divine_a essence_n shall_v be_v infuse_v into_o they_o but_o that_o those_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a quality_n of_o wisdom_n glory_n righteousness_n holiness_n purity_n etc._n etc._n wherein_o the_o image_n of_o god_n consist_v shall_v be_v communicate_v unto_o they_o in_o plentiful_a and_o abundant_a manner_n so_o that_o if_o their_o body_n as_o the_o truth_n itself_o have_v say_v shall_v shine_v as_o the_o sun_n than_o their_o soul_n shall_v shine_v no_o doubt_n far_o more_o glorious_o o_o how_o excellent_a shall_v the_o brightness_n thereof_o be_v who_o be_v able_a to_o conceive_v it_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o it_o thus_o the_o saint_n shall_v be_v glorious_a in_o their_o body_n glorious_a in_o their_o soul_n yea_o both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o soul_n they_o shall_v be_v clothe_v as_o it_o be_v with_o long_a white_a 7.13_o white_a reu._n 3.4.5_o &_o 7.13_o robe_n of_o glory_n and_o dignity_n have_v palm_n in_o their_o hand_n in_o sign_n of_o victory_n and_o triumph_n over_o sin_n satan_n death_n hell_n and_o damnation_n and_o crown_n on_o their_o head_n in_o sign_n of_o royalty_n sit_v also_o with_o christ_n jesus_n in_o his_o throne_n 3.21_o throne_n reu._n 3.21_o even_o as_o he_o sit_v with_o his_o father_n in_o his_o throne_n they_o shall_v live_v like_o king_n yea_o reign_n and_o triumph_v like_o emperor_n have_v conquer_v the_o world_n 5.4.5_o world_n 1_o joh._n 5.4.5_o and_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n 12.31_o world_n john_n 12.31_o satan_n and_o his_o infernal_a host_n 20.13_o host_n 1_o cor._n 15.55.57_o rom._n 16.20_o keu_n 20.13_o there_o shall_v be_v glory_n without_o measure_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o that_o glorious_a god_n yea_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v nothing_o unto_o it_o all_o the_o pomp_n royalty_n and_o magnificence_n of_o all_o the_o most_o princely_a potentate_n and_o mighty_a monarch_n in_o the_o whole_a earth_n with_o all_o their_o glorious_a &_o glitter_a show_n though_o every_o one_o of_o they_o be_v as_o glorious_a yea_o more_o glorious_a than_o solomon_n be_v when_o he_o be_v at_o the_o height_n of_o his_o glory_n be_v nothing_o unto_o that_o glory_n but_o even_o as_o dust_n no_o more_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o it_o then_o brass_n to_o the_o fine_a silver_n or_o copper_n to_o the_o pure_a gold_n to_o be_v brief_a for_o word_n can_v express_v these_o thing_n to_o the_o full_a paul_n when_o be_v rapt_v into_o the_o three_o heaven_n he_o have_v a_o view_n thereof_o say_v that_o he_o see_v thing_n 12.4_o thing_n 2_o cor._n 12.4_o that_o can_v be_v utter_v where_o that_o great_a apostle_n be_v silent_a who_o can_v speak_v to_o be_v brief_a therefore_o so_o glorious_a shall_v their_o estate_n then_o be_v that_o in_o a_o holy_a admiration_n they_o shall_v even_o wonder_v at_o it_o for_o indeed_o marvelous_a and_o wonderful_a it_o shall_v be_v far_o above_o that_o which_o they_o expect_v while_o they_o lie_v crawl_v like_o worm_n upon_o this_o low_a earth_n and_o have_v their_o habitation_n in_o these_o base_a cottage_n these_o house_n of_o clay_n yea_o as_o luther_n that_o hammer_n of_o antichrist_n say_v of_o abel_n so_o it_o may_v be_v say_v and_o shall_v be_v verify_v of_o every_o one_o of_o they_o they_o shall_v be_v in_o better_a estate_n and_o condition_n then_o if_o they_o have_v the_o possession_n of_o a_o thousand_o world_n with_o all_o the_o riches_n and_o glory_n thereof_o and_o hence_o to_o lead_v thou_o on_o yet_o further_o with_o i_o for_o i_o be_o as_o one_o in_o a_o maze_n i_o know_v not_o where_o to_o get_v out_o such_o variety_n offer_v itself_o on_o every_o hand_n in_o this_o divine_a meditation_n for_o the_o mind_n that_o be_v heavenly_a affect_v to_o exercise_v itself_o in_o hence_o i_o say_v from_o the_o fruition_n and_o apprehension_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o that_o glory_n and_o happiness_n of_o they_o shall_v arise_v and_o spring_v forth_o unto_o they_o and_o in_o they_o abundance_n of_o peace_n and_o joy_n they_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o replenish_v with_o true_a peace_n and_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a joy_n even_o that_o joy_n which_o shall_v ravish_v their_o heart_n and_o soul_n they_o shall_v live_v a_o heavenly_a and_o a_o angelical_a life_n sing_v and_o rejoice_v have_v that_o new_a song_n continual_o in_o their_o mouth_n which_o they_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o that_o celestial_a choir_n even_o all_o those_o bless_a angel_n and_o glorious_a spirit_n shall_v continual_o sound_v forth_o haleluiah_o praise_n and_o glory_n and_o wisdom_n and_o thanks_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o may_v be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o evermore_o amen_n they_o shall_v have_v fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o be_v even_o satisfy_v with_o those_o pleasure_n of_o his_o right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o 16.11_o evermore_o psal_n 16.11_o yea_o all_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o this_o world_n can_v afford_v be_v but_o vain_a shadow_n smoke_n trifle_n for_o child_n and_o babe_n yea_o no_o pleasure_n no_o delight_n in_o comparison_n of_o those_o sweet_a pleasure_n &_o delight_n wherewith_o the_o saint_n shall_v be_v refresh_v in_o that_o glorious_a kingdom_n they_o shall_v feed_v daily_o upon_o that_o manna_n 2.17_o manna_n revel_v 2.17_o of_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a consolation_n and_o all_o spiritual_a comfort_n which_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n can_v desire_v nay_o more_o than_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n can_v think_v of_o they_o shall_v drink_v down_o the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o gladness_n 12.3_o gladness_n isai_n 12.3_o and_o draw_v water_n of_o life_n out_o of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o pleasure_n which_o shall_v flow_v forth_o abundant_o unto_o they_o then_o they_o shall_v indeed_o taste_v 31.19_o taste_v tim._n
this_o be_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o most_o in_o the_o world_n even_o such_o as_o otherwise_o be_v man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n they_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n forgo_v the_o earth_n and_o the_o sinful_a profit_n and_o pleasure_n of_o it_o which_o be_v but_o dross_n and_o vanity_n 55.2_o vanity_n isa_n 55.2_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o heaven_n and_o happiness_n itself_o how_o have_v satan_n bewitch_v and_o besot_v they_o it_o be_v marvelous_a strange_a to_o consider_v that_o the_o reasonable_a soul_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o seduce_v and_o delude_v through_o the_o craft_n and_o wiliness_n of_o satan_n who_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v and_o to_o bring_v man_n unto_o confusion_n 5.8_o confusion_n 2_o pet._n 5.8_o bless_a lord_n let_v the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n be_v vile_a and_o base_a in_o my_o eye_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o felicity_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n keep_v i_o now_o and_o always_o from_o the_o foolishness_n of_o 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unto_o the_o desire_n and_o contemplation_n of_o those_o excellent_a thing_n which_o be_v above_o 3.2_o above_o col._n 3.2_o why_o do_v we_o not_o live_v as_o citizen_n of_o that_o heavenly_a country_n if_o we_o be_v christian_n heir_n of_o glory_n why_o be_v not_o our_o 3.20_o our_o phil._n 3.20_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n but_o on_o earth_n as_o if_o we_o be_v man_n of_o this_o world_n to_o live_v here_o for_o ever_o and_o have_v no_o better_a 11.16_o better_a heb._n 11.16_o thing_n provide_v for_o we_o than_o those_o which_o the_o wicked_a of_o the_o world_n enjoy_v and_o which_o shall_v perish_v with_o they_o be_v our_o saviour_n in_o the_o heaven_n and_o do_v we_o lie_v grovel_v on_o this_o earth_n like_o mucke-worme_n be_v our_o portion_n with_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n and_o do_v we_o in_o a_o base_a and_o servile_a manner_n fasten_v our_o affection_n unto_o this_o world_n which_o be_v but_o our_o prison_n wherein_o we_o be_v detain_v till_o the_o time_n of_o our_o liberty_n and_o redemption_n 8.23_o redemption_n rom._n 8.23_o come_v o_o bless_a lord_n as_o in_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o unspeakable_a mercy_n thou_o have_v call_v i_o out_o of_o this_o world_n unto_o the_o hope_n of_o 1.3_o of_o 1_o pet._n 1.3_o glory_n give_v i_o some_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o the_o full_a possession_n of_o those_o glorious_a mansion_n 14.2_o mansion_n joh._n 14.2_o provide_v for_o i_o and_o all_o thy_o saint_n in_o the_o high_a heaven_n so_o draw_v my_o heart_n i_o beseech_v thou_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o unto_o thou_o raise_v up_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o affection_n thereof_o from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n let_v i_o use_v this_o world_n 7.31_o world_n 1_o cor._n 7.31_o as_o if_o i_o use_v it_o not_o let_v i_o carry_v myself_o as_o a_o stranger_n and_o one_o that_o be_v from_o his_o own_o home_n always_o ready_a and_o willing_a to_o depart_v from_o hence_o 1.23_o hence_o phil._n 1.23_o yea_o ever_o in_o my_o thought_n aspire_v unto_o that_o 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alone_o that_o true_a comfort_n and_o happiness_n be_v to_o be_v find_v which_o be_v not_o elsewhere_o to_o be_v obtain_v o_o lord_n increase_v this_o desire_n in_o i_o and_o be_v gracious_a in_o give_v i_o to_o see_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o heart_n therein_o fulfil_v and_o accomplish_v unto_o i_o and_o in_o i_o o_o draw_v i_o from_o the_o inordinate_a love_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o sinful_a world_n wherewith_o many_o be_v so_o much_o ensnare_v let_v i_o find_v my_o affection_n every_o day_n more_o estrange_v and_o separate_v from_o the_o same_o and_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v be_v whole_o unite_v unto_o thou_o my_o god_n delight_v continual_o in_o thy_o presence_n and_o receive_v from_o thou_o that_o plentiful_a increase_n of_o the_o heavenly_a grace_n
of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n whereby_o i_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o enable_v in_o some_o sort_n to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o thou_o to_o who_o i_o desire_v whole_o to_o devote_v myself_o and_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o i_o how_o to_o overcome_v the_o world_n he_o that_o will_v overcome_v this_o world_n must_v first_o overcome_v himself_o bring_v his_o sensual_a appetite_n and_o desire_n in_o subjection_n unto_o his_o reason_n and_o his_o reason_n unto_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n if_o he_o can_v do_v this_o once_o the_o victory_n and_o conquest_n will_v be_v easy_a otherwise_o impossible_a herein_o lie_v the_o valour_n and_o fortitude_n of_o a_o christian_n o_o most_o mighty_a lord_n god_n the_o god_n of_o my_o strength_n without_o who_o i_o can_v do_v nothing_o in_o who_o and_o through_o who_o all_o thing_n strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o effectual_a power_n that_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o subdue_v the_o corruption_n of_o my_o sinful_a and_o rebellious_a nature_n whensoever_o it_o rise_v up_o against_o i_o that_o i_o may_v lay_v the_o axe_n close_o unto_o the_o root_n and_o cut_v down_o and_o pluck_v up_o every_o secret_a sin_n that_o have_v get_v any_o place_n in_o i_o that_o so_o i_o may_v mortify_v every_o inordinate_a affection_n of_o my_o heart_n which_o may_v be_v any_o hindrance_n to_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o i_o that_o thus_o have_v power_n over_o myself_o and_o that_o inbred_a enemy_n which_o lie_v secret_o lurk_v in_o my_o bosom_n and_o in_o the_o inmost_a part_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o may_v with_o less_o difficulty_n vanquish_v and_o overcome_v this_o present_a evil_a world_n and_o all_o those_o outward_a enmity_n which_o at_o any_o time_n shall_v oppose_v themselves_o against_o i_o and_o the_o powerful_a operation_n of_o thy_o holy_a &_o bless_a spirit_n within_o i_o which_o i_o humble_o and_o earnest_o desire_v thou_o that_o it_o may_v be_v renew_a daily_o more_o and_o more_o and_o bring_v unto_o further_a perfection_n rule_v the_o affection_n how_o necessary_a the_o affection_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v endless_a and_o unsatiable_a they_o can_v never_o be_v satisfy_v 1.8_o satisfy_v eccl._n 1.8_o yea_o the_o more_o that_o they_o be_v yield_v unto_o the_o more_o do_v the_o inordinatenesse_n and_o distemper_n thereof_o increase_v what_o a_o vanity_n therefore_o be_v it_o for_o any_o one_o to_o give_v liberty_n unto_o his_o rove_a and_o disorder_a mind_n and_o by_o seek_v to_o quench_v that_o thirst_n to_o make_v it_o the_o more_o vehement_a as_o it_o be_v with_o those_o that_o be_v fall_v into_o the_o dropsy_n lord_n give_v i_o wisdom_n whereby_o i_o may_v learn_v right_o to_o moderate_v all_o my_o affection_n and_o not_o to_o follow_v the_o sway_n of_o they_o nor_o to_o suffer_v myself_o at_o any_o time_n to_o be_v carry_v or_o draw_v away_o whether_o the_o inordinate_a motion_n and_o desire_n of_o they_o shall_v lead_v i_o but_o so_o to_o restrain_v and_o rule_v they_o that_o i_o may_v live_v a_o quiet_a and_o content_a life_n free_a from_o those_o manifold_a distraction_n 25.28_o distraction_n pro._n 25.28_o unto_o which_o they_o be_v continual_o subject_a who_o have_v not_o learned_a to_o keep_v themselves_o within_o those_o limit_n which_o thou_o have_v prescribe_v and_o appoint_v to_o they_o affection_n must_v be_v make_v servant_n and_o not_o master_n as_o the_o schoolmaster_n be_v to_o his_o scholar_n or_o a_o master_n unto_o his_o servant_n so_o ought_v reason_v to_o be_v unto_o the_o affection_n of_o every_o one_o it_o must_v always_o bear_v rule_n over_o they_o and_o have_v they_o at_o command_n or_o else_o they_o will_v quick_o be_v disorder_v and_o quite_o out_o of_o frame_n yea_o they_o will_v carry_v away_o a_o man_n headlong_o with_o violence_n into_o much_o mischief_n and_o misery_n as_o we_o see_v wild_a and_o fierce_a horse_n oft_o time_n run_v away_o with_o a_o unguided_a coach_n or_o wagon_n to_o the_o overthrow_n of_o they_o that_o be_v carry_v in_o it_o o_o lord_n thou_o see_v unto_o how_o many_o unruly_a passion_n and_o distemper_a affection_n i_o be_o continual_o subject_a which_o make_v i_o oftentimes_o less_o fit_a for_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n and_o holy_a exercise_n then_o otherwise_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o shall_v be_v let_v it_o please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o the_o mastery_n and_o power_n over_o they_o yea_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v always_o subject_v they_o to_o the_o rule_n of_o right_a reason_n and_o to_o the_o direction_n which_o thy_o word_n give_v that_o so_o be_v well_o order_v and_o dispose_v they_o may_v not_o be_v as_o they_o have_v be_v let_v we_o and_o hindrance_n but_o as_o they_o shall_v be_v serviceable_a and_o convenient_a help_n and_o furtherance_n unto_o virtue_n piety_n and_o godliness_n even_o to_o all_o christian_a duty_n which_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o world_n he_o can_v be_v a_o good_a servant_n that_o be_v addict_v to_o his_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n or_o that_o be_v give_v to_o follow_v his_o own_o business_n overmuch_o and_o do_v not_o principal_o intend_v his_o master_n affair_n he_o can_v never_o be_v a_o good_a disciple_n of_o christ_n nor_o a_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n who_o mind_n be_v set_v upon_o earthly_a thing_n 6.24_o thing_n mat._n 6.24_o who_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o the_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n of_o sin_n or_o much_o addict_v to_o the_o profit_n and_o commodity_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a world_n or_o otherwise_o wed_v unto_o his_o own_o rove_a and_o unstayed_a affection_n and_o do_v not_o whole_o consecrate_v 12.1_o consecrate_v rom._n 12.1_o and_o dedicate_v himself_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n with_o restraint_n from_o all_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v any_o hindrance_n or_o encumbrance_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o same_o o_o my_o god_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o to_o be_v call_v thy_o servant_n to_o call_v thou_o my_o 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performance_n of_o that_o service_n which_o i_o owe_v unto_o thy_o majesty_n yea_o let_v i_o always_o deny_v 14.26_o deny_v luke_n 9.23_o mat._n 10.37_o luke_n 14.26_o myself_o and_o even_o hate_v e_o my_o dear_a friend_n and_o near_a acquaintance_n if_o the_o matter_n stand_v so_o between_o thou_o and_o they_o yea_o even_o my_o life_n itself_o rather_o than_o be_v find_v willing_o defective_a in_o my_o duty_n or_o unfaithful_a in_o thy_o service_n who_o have_v every_o way_n be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o i_o and_o free_o promise_v to_o reward_v i_o so_o f_o liberal_o 12.26_o psal_n 19.11_o 1_o cor._n 15.58_o rom._n 2.7_o joh._n 12.26_o so_o plentiful_o even_o with_o the_o riches_n of_o glory_n honour_n immortality_n and_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n yet_o not_o for_o the_o worthiness_n of_o my_o work_n but_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o saviour_n for_o who_o sake_n thou_o crown_v what_o good_a thing_n soever_o it_o please_v thou_o 13.21_o 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