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i_o with_o the_o kiss_v of_o his_o mouth_n manifest_a and_o confirm_v to_o i_o his_o love_n to_o this_o end_n among_o other_o kisses_z be_v give_v 1_o cor._n 16._o 20._o for_n thy_o she_o change_v the_o person_n after_o the_o pathetical_a and_o passionate_a manner_n of_o vehement_a lover_n love_v so_o the_o heb._n read_v whereby_o she_o intimate_v the_o abundance_n and_o intimateness_n of_o his_o love_n ephes._n 3._o 19_o for_o so_o in_o the_o heb._n phrase_n be_v the_o plural_a number_n use_v be_v better_o than_o wine_n be_v more_o comfortable_a and_o glad_a the_o heart_n more_o than_o wine_n which_o of_o all_o creature_n be_v most_o effectual_a to_o make_v the_o heart_n merry_a jud._n 9_o 13._o psal._n 104._o 15._o jer._n 31._o 5_o 6._o ver._n 3._o because_o of_o the_o savour_n of_o thy_o good_a ointment_n because_o of_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n that_o fullness_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n wherewith_o thou_o be_v anoint_v psal._n 45._o 7._o which_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o all_o grace_n be_v derive_v to_o the_o church_n io._n 1._o 16._o psal._n 133._o 2._o thy_n name_n thy_o holy_a word_n and_o gospel_n whereby_o thou_o make_v thyself_o know_v psalm_n 138._o 2._o mat_n 19_o 29._o compare_v with_o mar._n 10._o 29._o act._n 9_o 15._o be_v as_o a_o ointment_n pour_v forth_o i._n e._n as_o the_o sweet_a and_o precious_a ointment_n which_o be_v much_o use_v in_o those_o country_n do_v then_o cast_v forth_o their_o sweet_a savour_n when_o they_o be_v pour_v out_o mar._n 14._o 3._o compare_v with_o io._n 12._o 3._o so_o the_o excellency_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o be_v publish_v by_o the_o gospel_n do_v make_v thou_o most_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a the_o virgin_n such_o as_o keep_v themselves_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a from_o idolatry_n and_o all_o worldly_a pollution_n love_v thee_o ver._n 4._o draw_v i_n o_n pull_v i_o more_o and_o more_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o satan_n and_o of_o my_o own_o corruption_n mat._n 6._o 13._o give_v i_o both_o a_o will_n and_o a_o power_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o io._n 6._o 44._o phil._n 2._o 13._o we_o i_o and_o the_o child_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o then_o will_n run_v after_o thou_o will_v cheerful_o and_o ready_o obey_v and_o follow_v thou_o psa._n 119._o 32._o mat._n 4._o 20_o 22._o the_o king_n jesus_n christ_n my_o husband_n who_o be_v also_o my_o lord_n and_o king_n psal._n 45._o 11._o yea_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n rev._n 17._o 14._o and_o 19_o 16._o have_v bring_v i_o into_o his_o chamber_n have_v already_o bring_v i_o into_o those_o place_n where_o his_o jewel_n and_o chief_a treasure_n be_v lay_v up_o and_o where_o he_o use_v most_o inward_o and_o familiar_o to_o converse_v with_o and_o communicate_v him-self_n to_o his_o belove_a viz_o the_o place_n of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a woship_n psal._n 26._o 8._o and_o 27._o 4_o 5._o and_o 36._o 8._o and_o 63._o 2._o and_o 65._o 4._o we_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o thus_o will_v we_o be_v affect_v while_o we_o be_v in_o thy_o chamber_n psal._n 29._o 9_o is._n 56._o 7._o we_o will_v remember_v we_o will_v meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o thy_n love_v more_o than_o wine_n thy_o favour_n and_o the_o comfort_n to_o be_v find_v therein_o as_o of_o that_o which_o be_v more_o sweet_a and_o comforttable_a than_o any_o wine_n psal._n 4._o 6_o 7._o the_o upright_o love_v thou_o all_o who_o heart_n be_v sound_a and_o free_a from_o hypocrisy_n have_v taste_v of_o and_o be_v satisfy_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o thy_o house_n can_v choose_v but_o love_v thou_o ver._n 5._o i_o be_o black_a but_o comely_a i_o confess_v that_o in_o respect_n of_o my_o outward_a estate_n &_o condition_n i_o be_o nothing_o amiable_a nor_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o allure_v a_o carnal_a eye_n to_o affect_v or_o love_v i_o yet_o have_v i_o a_o inward_a beauty_n and_o excellency_n psal._n 45._o 13._o to_o be_v discern_v by_o such_o as_o be_v spiritual_a o_o you_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n o_o you_o which_o be_v member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n and_o apt_a to_o take_v offence_n at_o this_o my_o outward_a estate_n which_o be_v as_o the_o tent_n of_o kedar_n as_o the_o curtain_n of_o solomon_n as_o those_o tent_n and_o curtain_n that_o be_v on_o the_o outside_n weather-beaten_a have_v within_o great_a treasure_n and_o riches_n ver._n 6._o look_v not_o upon_o i_o because_o i_o be_o black_a do_v not_o too_o much_o eye_n or_o observe_v and_o despise_v i_o for_o the_o deformity_n of_o my_o outward_a estate_n and_o condition_n but_o consider_v the_o true_a cause_n thereof_o because_o the_o sun_n hat_n look_v upon_o i_o the_o heat_n of_o persecution_n whereunto_o i_o have_v always_o be_v much_o subject_n as_o the_o sun_n
in_o his_o strength_n shine_v full_a upon_o my_o face_n have_v scorch_v and_o tan_v i_o mat._n 13._o 6_o 21._o the_o son_n of_o my_o mother_n be_v angry_a with_o i_o such_o as_n by_o outward_a profession_n be_v child_n of_o the_o true_a church_n yea_o that_o do_v bear_v chief_n sway_n in_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a author_n of_o this_o my_o persecution_n be_v angry_a with_o i_o for_o this_o my_o sincerity_n gal._n 4._o 29._o they_o make_v i_o the_o keeper_n of_o the_o vineyard_n they_o compel_v i_o through_o their_o violence_n &_o i_o own_o weakness_n to_o observe_v their_o fancy_n and_o to_o fashion_v myself_o to_o the_o custom_n and_o manner_n of_o other_o but_o my_o own_o vineyard_n have_v i_o not_o keep_v the_o duty_n god_n assign_v i_o for_o the_o gather_n and_o order_v of_o his_o people_n and_o make_v of_o they_o fruitful_a to_o he_o i_o have_v neglect_v ver._n 7._o tell_v i_o o_o thou_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v where_o thou_o feed_v where_o thou_o make_v thy_o flock_n to_o rest_v at_o noon_n show_v i_o these_o assembly_n where_o thy_o save_a ordinance_n be_v to_o be_v find_v wherein_o thou_o the_o chief_a shepherd_n psal._n 23._o 1._o io._n 10._o 11._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 4._o perform_v all_o the_o office_n of_o a_o careful_a and_o faithful_a pastor_n both_o feed_v they_o with_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n jer._n 3._o 15._o and_o give_v they_o comfort_n and_o repose_v in_o all_o their_o affliction_n ezek._n 34._o 12_o 16._o for_o why_o shall_v i_o be_v as_o one_o that_o turn_v aside_o as_o i_o fear_v nothing_o more_o than_o the_o fall_n away_o or_o decline_v from_o thou_o and_o the_o purity_n of_o thy_o worship_n so_o unless_o i_o join_v myself_o to_o those_o assembly_n where_o thy_o ordinance_n be_v to_o be_v have_v i_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v myself_o from_o decline_v heb._n 10_o 25._o compare_v with_o ver_fw-la 23._o by_o the_o flock_n of_o thy_o companion_n my_o danger_n to_o turn_v aside_o and_o decline_v from_o thou_o be_v the_o great_a because_o i_o live_v where_o thy_o companion_n be_v such_o as_o pretend_v to_o be_v the_o friend_n of_o thou_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o to_o mourn_v for_o thou_o but_o do_v indeed_o nothing_o less_o be_v idolater_n and_o false_a teacher_n jud._n 14._o 20._o 2_o cor._n 11_o 13._o ver._n 8._o if_o thou_o know_v not_o if_o which_o be_v strange_a thou_o be_v through_o thy_o confidence_n and_o the_o prevail_a of_o false_a teacher_n ignorant_a or_o bring_v to_o doubt_v hereof_o o_o thou_o the_o fair_a among_o woman_n thou_o who_o though_o thou_o be_v black_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n and_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o carnal_a man_n yet_o be_v in_o i_o through_o the_o imputation_n of_o my_o righteousness_n and_o the_o sanctification_n that_o be_v begin_v in_o thou_o far_o more_o beautiful_a than_o any_o other_o woman_n must_v go_v thy_o way_n forth_o by_o the_o footstep_n of_o the_o flock_n observe_v and_o mark_v well_o the_o footstep_n and_o way_n that_o the_o ancient_a people_n and_o flock_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a patriarch_n and_o prophet_n have_v tread_v and_o walk_v in_o it_o jer._n 6._o 16._o and_n feed_n thy_o kid_n feed_v the_o faithful_a flock_n who_o be_v oft_o compare_v to_o young_a and_o little_a one_o not_o only_o for_o that_o they_o be_v so_o in_o their_o own_o sense_n and_o in_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o world_n but_o for_o that_o indeed_o they_o be_v not_o come_v to_o their_o full_a growth_n but_o grow_v daily_o mat._n 18._o 10._o gal._n 4._o 19_o 1_o io._n 2._o 18._o and_o 5._o 21._o beside_o the_o shepherd_n tent_n in_o those_o pasture_n wherein_o those_o ancient_a pastor_n be_v wont_a to_o pitch_v their_o tent_n and_o feed_v their_o flock_n ver._n 9_o i_o have_v compare_v thou_o ay_o who_o best_o know_v thou_o and_o can_v best_a judge_n of_o thou_o and_o in_o who_o judgement_n thou_o may_v quiet_v and_o comfort_v thyself_o have_v esteem_v thou_o to_o be_v like_a o_o my_o love_n or_o o_o my_o fellow_n and_o companion_n so_o be_v the_o wife_n call_v mat._n 2._o 14._o to_o a_o company_n of_o horse_n in_o pharoas_n chariot_n for_o that_o honourable_a service_n thou_o do_v unto_o i_o in_o my_o spiritual_a warfare_n unto_o the_o horse_n that_o pharaoh_n use_v in_o his_o chariot_n which_o of_o all_o other_o horse_n for_o their_o stateliness_n and_o courage_n do_v most_o excel_v for_o that_o purpose_n 1_o king_n 10._o ver_fw-la 28_o 29._o ver._n 10._o thy_o cheek_n be_v comely_a with_o row_n of_o jewel_n thy_o neck_n with_o chain_n of_o gold_n though_o thy_o chief_a beauty_n be_v inward_a yet_o even_o those_o thy_o outward_a part_n which_o be_v most_o conspicuous_a and_o the_o principal_a seal_n of_o beauty_n want_v not_o that_o goodly_a ornament_n but_o the_o grace_n of_o my_o spirit_n where_o withal_o as_o with_o most_o precious_a jewel_n i_o have_v adorn_v thou_o do_v shine_v evident_o in_o thy_o whole_a conversation_n and_o make_v thou_o gracious_a even_o unto_o man_n prov._n 4._o 9_o ver._n 11._o we_o all_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n unto_o who_o only_o and_o to_o all_o who_o any_o work_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o salvation_n must_v be_v ascribe_v will_n make_v thou_o border_n of_o gold_n with_o stud_n of_o silver_n will_n increase_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o thou_o and_o cause_v thou_o to_o grow_v in_o holiness_n so_o make_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n mat._n 25._o 29._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 10._o ver._n 12._o while_o the_o king_n sit_v at_o his_o table_n while_o christ_n my_o lord_n and_o king_n show_v himself_o present_a in_o his_o ordinance_n according_a to_o his_o promise_n mat._n 18._o 20._o and_o 28._o 20._o wherein_o he_o spread_v and_o furnish_v his_o table_n feast_v his_o people_n and_o admit_v they_o to_o dine_v &_o sup_v with_o he_o mat._n 22._o 4._o rev._n 3._o 20._o my_o spikenard_n send_v forth_o the_o smell_n thereof_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o i_o and_o which_o be_v more_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a to_o my_o soul_n than_o any_o spikenard_n to_o my_o sense_n be_v stir_v up_o revive_v and_o quicken_v in_o i_o luke_n 24._o 22._o ver._n 13._o a_o bundle_n of_o myrrh_n be_v my_n well-beloved_a unto_o i_o christ_n my_o husband_n be_v to_o i_o for_o the_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n my_o soul_n find_v in_o he_o as_o a_o bundle_n of_o myrrh_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o sweet_a thing_n those_o eastern-country_n do_v afford_v and_o whereof_o the_o sweet_a ointment_n and_o perfume_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v make_v exod._n 30._o 23._o psal._n 45._o 8._o he_o shall_v lie_v all_o night_n betwixt_o my_o breast_n according_a to_o the_o manner_n of_o woman_n who_o wear_v their_o nosegay_n there_o so_o shall_v my_o well-beloved_a still_o dwell_v in_o my_o heart_n eph._n 3._o 17._o so_o be_v the_o phrase_n there_o take_v ver._n 14._o my_o belove_a be_v to_o i_o as_o a_o cluster_n of_o camphire_n howsoever_o other_o esteem_v of_o my_o belove_a and_o feel_v no_o sweetness_n in_o he_o he_o be_v in_o my_o estimation_n and_o feeling_n as_o delectable_a as_o a_o cluster_n of_o the_o sweet_a camphire_n or_o cyprus_n in_o the_o vineyard_n of_o engedi_n even_o of_o that_o camphire_n or_o cyprus_n that_o grow_v in_o the_o vineyard_n of_o engedi_n which_o be_v a_o very_a fruitful_a place_n be_v both_o near_o the_o sea_n and_o full_a of_o pleasant_a spring_n see_v plin._n l._n 12._o c._n 24._o ver._n 15._o behold_v thou_o be_v fair_a my_o love_n behold_v thou_o be_v fair_a thou_o o_o my_o church_n who_o i_o dear_o love_v be_v indeed_o however_o thou_o seem_v to_o thyself_o or_o other_o amiable_a beautiful_a without_o all_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n my_o beauty_n even_o my_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v put_v upon_o thou_o and_o make_v thou_o eph._n 5._o 27._o thou_o haste_v dove_n eye_n thou_o be_v for_o thy_o chastity_n which_o chief_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o eye_n as_o uncleanness_n also_o do_v job._n 30._o 1._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 14._o like_v unto_o the_o dove_n which_o be_v a_o most_o chaste_a creature_n and_o true_a to_o her_o mate_n not_o so_o much_o as_o cast_v thy_o eye_n in_o spiritual_a fornication_n upon_o any_o idol_n or_o false_a worship_n ezek._n 18._o 6._o ver._n 16._o behold_v thou_o be_v fair_a my_o belove_a yea_o pleasant_a q._n d._n do_v thou_o commend_v my_o beauty_n nay_o thou_o be_v beautiful_a indeed_o psa._n 27._o 4._o through_o the_o abundance_n and_o perfection_n of_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o dwell_v in_o thou_o in_o who_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v bodily_a col._n 2_o 9_o every_o way_n pleasant_a and_o delectable_a from_o thou_o only_o have_v i_o all_o that_o little_a
winter_n be_v past_a and_o the_o rain_n be_v over_o and_o go_v for_o consider_v well_o the_o change_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v wrought_v in_o the_o estate_n wherein_o thou_o be_v before_o thy_o call_n which_o be_v like_o the_o winter_n uncomfortable_a nnd_v unfruitful_a be_v now_o past_a and_o go_v thou_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n eph._n 2._o 11_o 13._o and_o 5._o 8._o ro._n 6._o 15_o 17._o ver._n 12._o the_o flower_n appear_v in_o the_o earth_n the_o time_n of_o the_o sing_n of_o bird_n be_v come_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o turtle_n be_v hear_v in_o our_o land_n be_v now_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n fruitful_a unto_o god_n bear_v such_o fruit_n as_o be_v most_o pleasant_a and_o delightsom_a unto_o he_o through_o i_o phil._n 1._o 11._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 5._o yea_o be_v able_a to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o he_o eph._n 5._o 19_o yea_o thy_o voice_n which_o be_v as_o a_o chaste_a turtle_n true_a and_o constant_a in_o in_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v hear_v in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n unto_o god_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n thou_o cry_v abba_n father_n unto_o he_o rom._n 8._o 15._o ver._n 13._o the_o figtree_n put_v forth_o her_o green_a fig_n and_o the_o vine_n with_o the_o tender_a grape_n give_v a_o good_a smell_n as_o when_o the_o figtree_n put_v forth_o not_o her_o leaf_n only_o but_o her_o green_a fig_n and_o the_o vine_n her_o young_a grape_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o winter_n be_v go_v and_o that_o summer_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o even_o begin_v mat._n 24._o 32._o so_o be_v this_o a_o good_a evidence_n that_o the_o winter_n of_o thy_o natural_a estate_n be_v pass_v with_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o be_v now_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n that_o thou_o begin_v to_o be_v fruitful_a to_o god_n io._n 15._o 4._o and_o though_o these_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o thou_o bring_v forth_o be_v yet_o but_o small_a tender_a and_o young_a even_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o comparison_n of_o what_o they_o shall_v be_v in_o heaven_n when_o thy_o sanctification_n shall_v be_v perfect_v rom._n 8._o 22._o 1_o cor._n 13._o 9_o 10_o 12._o yet_o be_v it_o such_o fruit_n that_o thou_o bear_v as_o my_o father_n count_v himself_o great_o delight_v in_o and_o benefit_v by_o as_o man_n do_v by_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n and_o figtree_n and_o as_o may_v give_v thou_o assurance_n that_o he_o will_v bring_v thou_o to_o full_a ripeness_n and_o perfection_n in_o his_o kingdom_n io._n 15._o 2._o phil._n 1._o 16._o and_o therefore_o see_v the_o summer_n be_v so_o near_o when_o thy_o fruit_n shall_v be_v full_o ripe_a see_v thy_o salvation_n be_v near_a than_o when_o first_o thou_o believe_v rom._n 13._o 11._o 12._o arise_v my_o love_n my_o fair_a one_o and_o come_v away_o shake_v of_o all_o carnal_a security_n and_o love_n to_o earthly_a thing_n o_o thou_o that_o be_v so_o dear_a unto_o i_o and_o so_o beautiful_a in_o my_o eye_n and_o set_v thy_o affection_n upon_o heaven_n where_o i_o be_o and_o where_o thou_o shall_v full_o enjoy_v my_o presence_n ver._n 14._o o_o my_o dove_n o_o my_o belove_a spouse_n who_o among_o all_o other_o thy_o virtue_n excelle_v in_o this_o that_o thou_o be_v true_a and_o faithful_a in_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o and_o will_v not_o in_o any_o false_a worship_n bestow_v thy_o love_n upon_o any_o other_o ex._n 20._o 6._o that_o art_n in_o the_o cleft_n of_o the_o rock_n in_o the_o secret_a place_n of_o the_o stair_n that_o as_o the_o timorous_a dove_n in_o such_o place_n as_o no_o kite_n or_o hawk_n can_v have_v access_n unto_o art_n safe_o hide_v with_o god_n in_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o his_o secret_a council_n concern_v thy_o election_n and_o under_o the_o protection_n of_o his_o almighty_a power_n col._n 3._o 3_o psa._n 27._o 5._o and_o 31._o 20._o and_o 91._o 1._o let_v i_o see_v thy_o countenance_n let_v i_o hear_v thy_o voice_n come_v and_o resort_v often_o to_o i_o in_o my_o house_n in_o the_o use_n of_o my_o ordinance_n and_o ply_v i_o with_o thy_o prayer_n heb._n 4._o 16._o and_o 10._o 22._o for_o sweet_a be_v thy_o voice_n i_o take_v great_a delight_n in_o thy_o prayer_n pro._n 15._o 8._o and_n thy_o countenance_n be_v comely_a thou_o be_v amiable_a unto_o i_o and_o i_o delight_n to_o behold_v thou_o ver._n 15._o take_v we_o the_o fox_n the_o little_a fox_n q._n d._n rouse_v up_o thyself_o out_o of_o thy_o security_n and_o come_v away_o as_o ver_n 10._o 13._o exercise_v thyself_o in_o my_o spiritual_a hunt_n and_o even_o in_o the_o hunt_n and_o take_v the_o fox_n such_o as_o either_o by_o false_a or_o unsound_a doctrine_n and_o bring_v in_o corruption_n of_o manner_n do_v subtle_o and_o close_o the_o one_o by_o great_a show_n of_o truth_n and_o holiness_n the_o other_o by_o urge_v or_o plead_v the_o liberty_n of_o christian_n may_v take_v in_o indifferent_a thing_n that_o spoil_n the_o vine_n that_o seduce_v and_o corrupt_v the_o people_n of_o god_n 12._o 15_o for_o our_o vine_n have_v tender_a grape_n for_o the_o gospel_n begin_v to_o prosper_v and_o become_v fruitful_a which_o will_v provoke_v satan_n malice_n and_o move_v he_o to_o use_v his_o uttermost_a endeavour_n to_o hinder_v the_o growth_n of_o it_o mat._n 13._o 24_o 25._o yet_o be_v the_o fruit_n but_o young_a and_o tender_a my_o people_n be_v yet_o but_o weak_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o therefore_o in_o great_a danger_n to_o take_v hurt_v ver._n 16._o my_o belove_a be_v i_o and_o i_o be_o he_o q._n d._n these_o gracious_a invitation_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n do_v quicken_v and_o revive_v my_o faith_n wherefore_o i_o be_o feel_o and_o comfortable_o assure_v that_o he_o himself_o and_o all_o that_o he_o shall_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o his_o elect_n with_o all_o the_o merit_n thereof_o be_v whole_o i_o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o io._n 20._o 28._o gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o i_o be_o whole_o he_o give_v to_o he_o in_o the_o eternal_a election_n of_o his_o father_n redeem_v by_o he_o whole_o at_o his_o command_n guidance_n and_o governance_n psa._n 116._o 16._o and_o 119._o 94._o he_o feed_v among_o the_o lily_n he_o who_o be_v the_o true_a careful_a and_o painful_a shepherd_n of_o israel_n psal._n 23._o 1._o and_o 80._o 1._o io._n 10._o feed_v his_o flock_n not_o in_o a_o barren_a wilderness_n but_o in_o a_o most_o fruitful_a and_o pleasant_a place_n for_o so_o be_v the_o house_n of_o god_n the_o place_n where_o his_o people_n feed_v upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n call_v psa_n 36._o 8._o and_o 81._o 1._o ver._n 17._o until_o the_o day_n break_v and_o the_o shadow_n fly_v away_o turn_v my_o belove_a o_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n leave_v i_o not_o while_o i_o remain_v in_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o the_o darkness_n and_o shadow_n of_o sin_n ignorance_n temptation_n and_o affliction_n but_o be_v ever_o gracious_o present_a with_o i_o to_o assist_v and_o comfort_v i_o even_o till_o the_o day_n come_v when_o our_o marriage_n shall_v be_v consummate_a and_o i_o shall_v full_o enjoy_v thou_o and_o see_v thou_o as_o thou_o be_v 1_o cor._n 13._o 12._o 1_o io._n 3._o 2._o which_o be_v call_v the_o morning_n psa._n 49._o ver_fw-la 14._o and_n be_v thou_o like_o a_o roe_n or_o young_a hart_n by_o the_o mountain_n of_o bether_o yea_o come_v thou_o unto_o i_o in_o all_o my_o necessity_n speedy_o and_o without_o delay_n psa._n 70._o 1_o 5._o chap._n iii_o ver._n 1._o by_o night_n on_o my_o bed_n i_o seek_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v q._n d._n my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o i_o do_v love_n unfeigned_o and_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n have_v in_o my_o sense_n and_o feeling_n with-drawn_a himself_n from_o i_o i_o seek_v earnest_o and_o labour_v to_o recover_v my_o comfort_n in_o by_o serious_a meditation_n and_o trial_n of_o my_o own_o heart_n and_o cry_v ùnto_o he_o upon_o my_o bed_n in_o the_o night_n when_o i_o be_v most_o free_a from_o all_o other_o distraction_n psal_n 4._o 4._o and_o 77._o 2_o 3._o but_o can_v not_o find_v he_o ver._n 2._o i_o will_v rise_v now_o and_o go_v about_o the_o city_n in_o the_o street_n and_o in_o the_o broad_a way_n i_o will_v seek_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v i_o then_o resolve_v with_o myself_o to_o spare_v no_o pain_n or_o endeavour_v whereby_o i_o may_v recover_v my_o comfort_n and_o therefore_o to_o go_v abroad_o and_o use_v the_o help_n of_o other_o who_o knowledge_n and_o experience_n may_v be_v better_o than_o i_o own_o and_o that_o which_o move_v i_o to_o take_v this_o pain_n to_o seek_v my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o to_o recover_v the_o
comfort_n and_o feel_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n be_v the_o truth_n and_o unfainedness_n of_o my_o love_n to_o he_o 1_o thes._n 1._o 3._o heb._n 6._o 10._o i_o seek_v he_o but_o i_o find_v he_o not_o though_o by_o this_o mean_n also_o i_o seek_v he_o earnest_o make_v the_o best_a use_n of_o the_o conference_n and_o prayer_n of_o such_o as_o i_o can_v meet_v withal_o yet_o neither_o can_v i_o this_o way_n recover_v my_o comfort_n ver._n 3._o the_o watchman_n that_o go_v about_o the_o city_n find_v i_o q._n d._n at_o length_n while_o i_o be_v thus_o seek_v for_o my_o belove_a the_o pastor_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v to_o be_v as_o watchman_n to_o this_o city_n isa._n 62._o 6._o ez._n 3._o 17._o and_o who_o go_v about_o and_o diligent_o look_v into_o the_o estate_n of_o all_o god_n people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n act._n 20._o 20_o 31._o find_v i_o come_v to_o inquire_v into_o my_o estate_n to_o who_o i_o say_v see_v you_o he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v q._n d._n my_o heart_n be_v so_o full_a that_o i_o stay_v not_o till_o they_o question_v or_o demand_v any_o thing_n of_o i_o but_o i_o require_v of_o they_o and_o seek_v help_v of_o they_o to_o recover_v my_o comfort_n in_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o can_v not_o conceal_v from_o they_o the_o unfeigned_a and_o fervent_a love_n my_o my_o soul_n bear_v unto_o he_o ver._n 4._o it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a that_o i_o pass_v from_o they_o but_o i_o find_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v q._n d._n though_o while_o i_o be_v with_o the_o watchman_n and_o faithful_a minister_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o enjoy_v god_n ordinance_n in_o their_o ministry_n i_o seem_v in_o my_o own_o feel_n to_o receive_v no_o benefit_n by_o it_o yet_o within_o a_o while_n after_o i_o do_v i_o lose_v not_o my_o labour_n in_o seek_v and_o use_v all_o god_n mean_n for_o i_o recover_v the_o comfort_n which_o i_o have_v lose_v i_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o gracious_a presence_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o my_o soul_n dear_o and_o unfeigned_o love_v i_o hold_v he_o and_o will_v not_o let_v he_o go_v q._n d._n the_o great_a vexation_n of_o spirit_n that_o i_o find_v all_o the_o while_n that_o i_o think_v he_o to_o be_v absent_a from_o i_o make_v i_o more_o high_o to_o prize_v he_o and_o to_o lay_v the_o fast_o hold_v on_o he_o by_o renew_v my_o faith_n to_o make_v he_o the_o more_o sure_a unto_o myself_o and_o to_o resolve_v with_o myself_o that_o i_o will_v never_o through_o my_o carnal_a security_n or_o any_o other_o sin_n lose_v he_o again_o nor_o deprive_v myself_o of_o the_o comfort_n i_o find_v in_o he_o until_o i_o bring_v he_o into_o my_o mother_n house_n and_o into_o the_o chamber_n of_o she_o that_o conceive_v i_o until_o in_o the_o public_a assembly_n where_o i_o be_v regenerate_v by_o the_o immortal_a seed_n i_o have_v testify_v my_o love_n to_o he_o and_o my_o thankfulness_n for_o this_o great_a mercy_n i_o have_v receive_v in_o the_o recover_n of_o my_o comfort_n ver._n 5._o i_o charge_v you_o o_o you_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n see_v cap._n 2._o 7_o 9_o q._n d._n now_o i_o have_v find_v he_o again_o and_o recover_v his_o sweet_a peace_n and_o comfort_n that_o i_o have_v in_o he_o take_v heed_n you_o do_v by_o no_o mean_n interrupt_v it_o for_o it_o be_v long_o of_o ourselves_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o ver._n 6._o who_o be_v this_o that_o come_v out_o of_o the_o wilderness_n like_o pillar_n of_o smoke_n perfume_v with_o myrrh_n and_o frankincense_n with_o all_o powder_n of_o the_o merchant_n q._n d._n who_o be_v this_o and_o how_o unknown_a for_o her_o worth_n and_o excellency_n to_o the_o world_n 1_o john_n 3._o 1._o that_o forsake_v in_o her_o affliction_n and_o leave_v this_o world_n which_o be_v as_o barren_a of_o any_o virtue_n or_o piety_n as_o any_o wilderness_n isa._n 40._o aspire_v and_o mount_v up_o in_o her_o desire_n towards_o heaven_n which_o desire_v of_o she_o be_v as_o sweet_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o i_o as_o the_o sweet_a incense_n and_o perfume_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 1_o 4._o ver._n 7._o behold_v his_o bed_n which_o be_v solomon_n q._n d._n be_v it_o marvel_n my_o dear_a lord_n though_o my_o desire_n and_o affection_n be_v thus_o carry_v up_o towards_o heaven_n there_o be_v thy_o bed_n the_o place_n where_o i_o shall_v ever_o enjoy_v thy_o company_n and_o solace_v myself_o in_o thy_o love_n 2_o cor._n 5_o 6_o 8._o phil._n 1_o 23._o thes._n 4._o 17._o who_o as_o thou_o be_v indeed_o the_o true_a solomon_n so_o thy_o bed_n do_v far_o exceed_v in_o glory_n and_o delight_n the_o bed_n of_o solomon_n though_o it_o be_v very_o glorious_a threescore_n valiant_a man_n be_v about_o it_o of_o the_o valiant_a of_o israel_n q._n d._n though_o solomon_n bed_n be_v so_o guard_v by_o threescore_o of_o the_o choice_a for_o valour_n of_o all_o israel_n yet_o be_v thy_o bed_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n far_o more_o glorious_a for_o it_o be_v attend_v with_o 20000_o of_o angel_n whereof_o every_o one_o excel_v in_o strength_n the_o mighty_a host_n of_o man_n psal._n 68_o 17._o dan._n 7._o 11._o psa._n 103._o 20._o isa._n 37._o 36._o ver._n 8._o they_o all_o hold_v sword_n be_v expert_a in_o war_n every_o man_n have_v his_o sword_n upon_o his_o thigh_n because_o of_o fear_n in_o the_o night_n q._n d._n and_o as_o the_o valiant_a man_n that_o guard_v solomon_n bed_n be_v ever_o ready_a with_o their_o weapon_n to_o defend_v he_o from_o any_o treason_n that_o may_v any_o way_n be_v attempt_v against_o he_o in_o the_o night_n so_o be_v those_o glorious_a and_o mighty_a angel_n that_o attend_v the_o bed_n and_o throne_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o king_n ever_o ready_o press_v to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o use_v all_o their_o strength_n and_o wisdom_n in_o his_o service_n ver._n 9_o king_n solomon_n make_v himself_o a_o chariot_n or_o bridebed_n of_o the_o wood_n of_o lebanon_n q._n d._n solomon_n stately_a bridebed_n be_v make_v of_o the_o goodly_a cedar_n that_o grow_v in_o lebanon_n which_o be_v a_o very_a durable_a wood_n but_o this_o bed_n that_o i_o speak_v of_o this_o bed_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o king_n be_v far_o more_o durable_a and_o shall_v never_o decay_v heb._n 11._o 10._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 1._o ver._n 10._o he_o make_v the_o pillar_n thereof_o of_o silver_n the_o bottom_n thereof_o of_o gold_n the_o cover_n of_o it_o of_o purple_a the_o midst_n thereof_o be_v pave_v with_o love_n for_o or_o of_o the_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n solomon_n bridebed_n be_v indeed_o very_o rich_a have_v pillar_n of_o silver_n the_o bottom_n of_o gold_n the_o cover_n of_o purple_n all_o embroider_a as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n pave_v with_o needlework_n which_o the_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n out_o of_o their_o love_n and_o duty_n wrought_v for_o he_o but_o those_o heavenly_a mantion_n wherein_o i_o shall_v as_o in_o his_o bridebed_n continual_o rest_n with_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n do_v beyond_o all_o comparison_n excel_v it_o in_o riches_n and_o glory_n rev._n 21_o 11_o 18_o 24._o ver._n 11._o go_v forth_o o_o you_o daughter_n of_o zion_n and_o behold_v king_n solomon_n with_o the_o crown_n wherewith_o his_o mother_n crown_v he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o espousal_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o gladness_n of_o his_o heart_n q._n d._n o_o you_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n that_o live_v in_o zion_n go_v forth_o of_o your_o house_n and_o behold_v king_n solomon_n ride_v in_o his_o princely_a chariot_n through_o jerusalem_n in_o great_a state_n and_o glory_n have_v on_o the_o crown_n which_o his_o mother_n bestow_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o contract_n which_o be_v the_o day_n of_o his_o great_a joy_n and_o consider_v that_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o solomon_n be_v but_o a_o type_n and_o representation_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o royal_a majesty_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n hebrew_n 2._o 7._o rev._n 19_o 13._o chap._n iu._n ver._n 1._o behold_v thou_o be_v fair_a my_o love_n behold_v thou_o be_v fair_a q._n d._n sure_o o_o my_o spouse_n who_o i_o dear_o love_v thou_o be_v in_o my_o eye_n and_o estimation_n admirable_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o i_o which_o be_v impute_v unto_o thou_o and_o put_v upon_o thou_o as_o also_o of_o the_o excellent_a grace_n of_o my_o sanctify_a spirit_n that_o be_v inherent_a in_o thou_o thou_o haste_v dove_n eye_n thy_o teacher_n and_o minister_n who_o i_o have_v set_v to_o be_v as_o thy_o eye_n to_o guide_v and_o direct_v thou_o be_v not_o
only_o for_o their_o sharpness_n of_o sight_n their_o understanding_n and_o knowledge_n like_v unto_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o fowl_n but_o also_o for_o their_o chastity_n and_o care_n to_o maintain_v the_o purity_n of_o my_o religion_n and_o worship_n not_o cast_v their_o eye_n upon_o any_o idol_n or_o false_a worship_n within_o thy_o lock_n this_o sharpness_n of_o spiritual_a sight_n and_o understanding_n this_o sincerity_n and_o purity_n of_o thy_o teacher_n be_v well_o discern_v by_o i_o though_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v somewhat_o cover_v and_o obscure_v by_o the_o weakness_n and_o contemptible_a estate_n of_o the_o multitude_n of_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v with_o thy_o hair_n hang_v over_o thy_o eye_n do_v follow_v they_o and_o depend_v upon_o they_o io._n 7._o 48_o 49._o thy_n hair_n be_v as_o a_o flock_n of_o goat_n that_o appear_v from_o mount_n gilead_n that_o multitude_n of_o believer_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o howsoever_o they_o be_v contemptible_a and_o obscure_v thy_o beauty_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o worldly_a man_n yet_o to_o i_o they_o be_v both_o for_o their_o number_n and_o their_o spiritual_a comeliness_n and_o the_o goodly_a grace_n of_o my_o spirit_n which_o i_o discern_v in_o they_o like_v to_o a_o flock_n of_o goat_n that_o feed_v upon_o mount_n gilead_n be_v both_o fat_a and_o flourish_a ver._n 2._o thy_o tooth_n be_v like_o a_o flock_n of_o sheep_n that_o be_v even_o shear_v which_o come_v up_o from_o the_o wash_n whereof_o every_o one_o bear_v twin_n and_o none_o be_v barren_a among_o they_o the_o teacher_n who_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o chief_a work_n to_o prepare_v and_o chew_v as_o it_o be_v the_o food_n of_o life_n for_o thy_o little_a one_o and_o of_o that_o bony_a strength_n and_o courage_n to_o endure_v and_o overcome_v the_o mighty_a oppression_n they_o continual_o meet_v withal_o be_v fit_o compare_v unto_o tooth_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o flock_n of_o sheep_n depend_v whole_o and_o follow_v the_o direction_n of_o i_o the_o great_a shepherd_n and_o join_v together_o for_o the_o mutual_a strength_n and_o comfort_n in_o a_o holy_a concord_n and_o association_n yea_o they_o be_v like_a to_o such_o a_o flock_n of_o sheep_n as_o be_v even_o shear_v and_o come_v up_o from_o the_o wash_n show_v no_o inequality_n or_o difference_n in_o degree_n one_o above_o another_o and_o be_v all_o sanctify_v and_o purge_v from_o their_o uncleanness_n and_o be_v fruitful_a also_o in_o their_o mind_n not_o one_o of_o they_o barren_a and_o unprofitable_a ver._n 3._o thy_o lip_n be_v like_o a_o thread_n of_o scarlet_a and_o thy_o speech_n be_v comely_a q._n d._n as_o the_o chief_a beauty_n and_o comeliness_n of_o the_o lip_n consist_v in_o the_o smallness_n and_o thinness_n and_o in_o the_o readiness_n of_o they_o so_o do_v thy_o lip_n i_o e._n thy_o doctrine_n excel_v in_o both_o these_o respect_n for_o as_o it_o swell_v not_o with_o the_o ostentation_n of_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a wisdom_n io._n 3._o 31._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 4._o so_o be_v it_o for_o the_o principal_a object_n and_o matter_n of_o it_o nothing_o else_o but_o a_o preach_n of_o my_o cross_n and_o as_o it_o be_v die_v red_a with_o my_o blood_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 17_o 18_o and_o 2._o 2._o yea_o thy_o whole_a speech_n and_o manner_n of_o utter_v this_o doctrine_n be_v comely_a and_o gracious_a suitable_a to_o the_o heavenly_a doctrine_n itself_o which_o thou_o do_v deliver_v 1_o cor._n 2._o 13._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 11._o thy_o temple_n be_v like_o a_o piece_n of_o a_o pomegranet_n within_o thy_o lock_n q._n d._n the_o natural_a colour_n of_o those_o part_n wherein_o beauty_n be_v chief_o discern_v be_v such_o as_o thou_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o wanton_a adorn_v nor_o any_o worldly_a glory_n to_o set_v thyself_o forth_o witthall_o ver._n 4._o thy_o neck_n be_v like_o the_o tower_n of_o david_n build_v for_o a_o armoury_n thy_n holy_a discipline_n and_o government_n which_o as_o the_o neck_n bear_v up_o and_o support_v the_o doctrine_n and_o minister_n be_v like_a unto_o that_o tower_n of_o david_n which_o be_v make_v for_o a_o armoury_n mention_v neh._n 3._o 19_o 25_o 26._o whereon_o there_o hang_v a_o thousand_o buckler_n all_o shield_n of_o mighty_a man_n which_o have_v ready_a in_o it_o great_a store_n of_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o mean_n to_o protect_v and_o keep_v safe_a thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a doctrine_n and_o worship_n from_o adversary_n of_o all_o sort_n yea_o such_o armour_n and_o mean_n of_o defence_n as_o have_v be_v well_o try_v and_o approve_v in_o many_o victory_n achieve_v by_o the_o lord_n worthy_n ver._n 5._o thy_o two_o breast_n be_v like_o two_o young_a roe_n that_o be_v twin_n which_o feed_v among_o the_o lily_n thy_n teacher_n upon_o who_o my_o people_n be_v like_o newborn_a babe_n do_v hang_v and_o depend_v for_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n be_v themselves_o full_a of_o good_a nourishment_n and_o fit_a to_o give_v such_o nourishment_n unto_o my_o people_n ver._n 6._o until_o the_o day_n break_v and_o the_o shadow_n fly_v away_o i_o will_v get_v i_o to_o the_o mountain_n of_o myrrh_n and_o to_o the_o hill_n of_o frankincense_n see_v chap._n 2._o 17._o i_o will_v in_o respect_n of_o my_o bodily_a presence_n withdraw_v myself_o from_o thou_o and_o keep_v my_o corporal_a residence_n in_o the_o heaven_n even_o in_o the_o holy_a mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n where_o be_v all_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n ver._n 7._o thou_o be_v all_o fair_a my_o love_n there_o be_v no_o spot_n in_o thou_o q_o d._n yet_o o_o my_o love_n i_o will_v not_o have_v thou_o think_v this_o my_o withdraw_a myself_o from_o thou_o rise_v from_o any_o dislike_n i_o have_v of_o thou_o for_o any_o of_o thy_o corruption_n or_o infirmity_n for_o thou_o be_v in_o my_o eye_n and_o account_n without_o any_o spot_n or_o deformity_n at_o all_o and_o perfect_o beautiful_a and_o amiable_a in_o every_o member_n partly_o because_o my_o blood_n have_v thorough_o wash_v thou_o from_o all_o the_o spot_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o my_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n be_v impute_v to_o thou_o and_o partly_o because_o the_o time_n will_v come_v that_o thou_o shall_v be_v perfect_o sanctify_v which_o because_o i_o clear_o foresee_v it_o as_o well_o as_o already_o do_v make_v thou_o amiable_a unto_o i_o ver._n 8_o come_v with_o i_o from_o lebanon_n my_o spouse_n with_o i_o from_o lebanon_n look_v from_o the_o top_n of_o amana_n from_o the_o top_n of_o shenir_fw-fr and_o hermon_n from_o the_o lion_n den_n from_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o leopard_n lebanon_n and_o amana_n be_v mountain_n in_o the_o northern_a border_n of_o judea_n shenir_fw-fr and_o hermon_n be_v on_o the_o same_o hill_n situate_a in_o the_o east_n deut._n 3._o 9_o these_o hill_n be_v inhabit_v by_o brutish_a man_n heathen_n and_o idolater_n so_o that_o the_o meaning_n be_v as_o if_o christ_n shall_v say_v thus_o to_o the_o church_n come_v and_o be_v with_o i_o in_o my_o heavenly_a mansion_n o_o my_o spouse_n with_o who_o then_o i_o will_v consummate_v my_o marriage_n for_o so_o the_o word_n chalath_n here_o use_v do_v signify_v viz._n one_o not_o espouse_v only_o but_o marry_v and_o be_v thou_o gather_v unto_o i_o from_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n even_o from_o the_o most_o savage_a and_o barbarous_a place_n where_o lion_n and_o leopard_n even_o man_n of_o cruel_a disposition_n do_v inhabit_v ezek._n 11._o 6._o ver._n 9_o thou_o have_v ravish_v my_o heart_n my_o sister_n my_o spouse_n thou_o have_v ravish_v my_o heart_n with_o one_o of_o thy_o eye_n with_o one_o chain_n of_o thy_o neck_n q._n d._n o_o my_o belove_a who_o be_v both_o sister_n and_o spouse_n unto_o i_o and_o knit_v unto_o i_o by_o my_o take_v thy_o nature_n upon_o i_o and_o unite_n thou_o to_o myself_o by_o faith_n by_o all_o the_o near_a bond_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v thou_o have_v marvellous_o delight_v i_o even_o with_o that_o sincerity_n and_o that_o sharpness_n of_o understanding_n even_o to_o discern_v of_o thing_n that_o differ_v which_o i_o observe_v in_o any_o one_o of_o thy_o teacher_n and_o with_o any_o one_o of_o those_o excellent_a grace_n of_o my_o spirit_n wherewith_o thou_o be_v adorn_v ver._n 10._o how_o fair_a be_v thy_o love_n my_o sister_n my_o spouse_n how_o much_o better_a be_v thy_o love_n than_o wine_n and_o the_o smell_n of_o thy_o ointment_n than_o all_o spice_n the_o love_n that_o i_o discern_v in_o thou_o towards_o i_o my_o belove_a make_v thou_o more_o amiable_a in_o my_o eye_n then_o can_v be_v express_v and_o do_v more_o cheer_n and_o refresh_v i_o than_o any_o wine_n can_v do_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o the_o pleasant_a and_o comfortable_a savour_n which_o the_o grace_n wherewith_o god_n have_v endue_v thou_o
do_v send_v forth_o be_v far_o better_a than_o can_v be_v resemble_v by_o the_o most_o fragrant_a spice_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n ver._n 11._o thy_o lip_n o_o my_o spouse_n drop_v as_o the_o honey_n comb_n honey_n and_o milk_n be_v under_o thy_o tongue_n q._n d._n thy_o speech_n o_o my_o belove_a in_o thy_o teacher_n and_o minister_n be_v most_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a yea_o thy_o doctrine_n which_o be_v under_o thy_o tongue_n ready_a to_o come_v forth_o be_v both_o for_o the_o wholesome_a nourishment_n it_o yield_v to_o the_o little_a one_o like_o milk_n and_o from_o the_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o it_o to_o preserve_v thou_o from_o corruption_n like_o honey_n and_o the_o smell_n of_o thy_o garment_n be_v like_o the_o smell_n of_o lebanon_n and_o thy_o very_a garment_n that_o which_o be_v outward_o to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n in_o thy_o whole_a conversation_n be_v for_o the_o sweetness_n and_o the_o comfort_n it_o yield_v unto_o other_o like_a to_o the_o smell_n of_o those_o fragrant_a tree_n of_o spice_n that_o grow_v in_o lebanon_n ver._n 12._o a_o garden_n enclose_v be_v my_o spouse_n my_o sister_n a_o spring_n shut_v up_o a_o fountain_n seal_v my_o church_n which_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o i_o as_o be_v unite_v unto_o i_o by_o all_o the_o near_a bond_n that_o may_v be_v be_v both_o a_o garden_n full_a of_o the_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n isa._n 61._o 3._o bear_v all_o the_o most_o wholesome_a and_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o a_o spring_n and_o fountain_n wherein_o the_o water_n of_o life_n flow_v and_o run_v continual_o yea_o she_o be_v as_o a_o garden_n enclose_v and_o fountain_n shut_v up_o and_o seal_v be_v fence_v and_o protect_v by_o my_o power_n who_o be_o as_o a_o wall_n of_o fire_n about_o she_o to_o keep_v she_o from_o the_o rage_n of_o cruel_a enemy_n job_n 1._o 10._o zac._n 2._o 5._o which_o like_o the_o wild_a boar_n and_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n may_v waste_v &_o devour_v she_o &_o keep_v out_o also_o by_o her_o censure_n and_o discipling_n the_o filthy_a and_o profane_a from_o defile_v those_o holy_a thing_n which_o i_o have_v trust_v she_o withal_o the_o knowledge_n and_o comfort_n whereof_o be_v not_o come_v unto_o all_o but_o hide_v and_o shut_v up_o from_o most_o man_n and_o open_v only_o unto_o such_o as_o my_o father_n be_v please_v to_o reveal_v they_o unto_o ver._n 13._o thy_o plant_n be_v as_o a_o orchard_n of_o pomegranate_n with_o pleasant_a fruit_n champhire_n and_o spikenard_n ver._n 14._o spikenard_n and_o saffron_n calamus_fw-la and_o cinnamon_n with_o all_o tree_n of_o frankincense_n myrrh_n and_o aloe_n with_o all_o the_o chief_a spice_n q._n d._n the_o plant_n that_o grow_v in_o this_o garden_n the_o person_n that_o be_v member_n of_o my_o church_n special_o such_o as_o be_v public_a person_n in_o it_o be_v for_o this_o comely_a order_n that_o they_o keep_v among_o themselves_o and_o for_o the_o pleasant_a tree_n and_o manifold_a virtue_n that_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o fruit_n they_o yield_v like_v unto_o a_o orchard_n of_o pomegranate_n yea_o all_o the_o fruit_n that_o grow_v in_o this_o garden_n the_o grace_n of_o my_o spirit_n which_o abound_v in_o all_o my_o people_n which_o i_o have_v plant_v in_o my_o house_n do_v delight_n i_o more_o than_o all_o the_o sweet_a spice_n in_o the_o world_n can_v do_v the_o sense_n of_o any_o mortal_a man_n ver._n 15._o a_o fountain_n of_o garden_n a_o well_o of_o live_a water_n and_o stream_n of_o lebanon_n q._n d._n all_o this_o excellency_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n which_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o ascribe_v unto_o and_o commend_v in_o i_o alas_o be_v none_o of_o i_o but_o such_o as_o i_o have_v whole_o receive_v from_o thou_o alone_o all_o these_o my_o tree_n and_o plant_n which_o bear_v such_o pleasant_a fruit_n as_o they_o be_v altogether_o of_o thy_o plant_n so_o with_o thy_o water_v they_o continual_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o blessing_n they_o become_v so_o fruitful_a as_o thy_o be_v for_o thou_o be_v unto_o all_o my_o garden_n i._n e._n my_o particular_a assembly_n and_o congregation_n through_o the_o abundance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o gift_n of_o thy_o spirit_n not_o only_o as_o a_o fountain_n which_o sometime_o by_o the_o extremity_n of_o the_o heat_n in_o summer_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v dry_v up_o but_o as_o a_o well_o which_o be_v deep_a be_v better_a fence_v from_o the_o sun_n yea_o as_o a_o well_o of_o such_o water_n as_o be_v feed_v with_o a_o spring_n continual_o issue_v yea_o thou_o be_v like_a unto_o those_o stream_n which_o run_v from_o the_o spring_n in_o the_o great_a hill_n lebanon_n ver._n 16._o arise_v thou_o north_n wind_n and_o come_v thou_o southwind_n blow_v upon_o my_o garden_n that_o the_o spice_n thereof_o may_v flow_v out_o let_v my_o belove_a come_v into_o his_o garden_n and_o eat_v his_o pleasant_a fruit_n o_n let_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o operation_n like_a unto_o the_o north_n and_o southwind_n bind_v and_o open_v dry_a and_o moisten_v so_o work_v with_o his_o ordinance_n in_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v abundant_o bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n as_o he_o may_v delight_v in_o and_o let_v my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n come_v and_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o assembly_n of_o his_o saint_n which_o be_v his_o own_o garden_n and_o vineyard_n plant_v water_v and_o dress_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o accept_v of_o the_o service_n of_o fruit_n and_o obedience_n which_o his_o saint_n do_v there_o offer_v unto_o he_o which_o as_o they_o be_v whole_o his_o own_o he_o be_v please_v to_o express_v great_a delight_n in_o chap._n v._n ver._n 1._o i_o be_o come_v into_o my_o garden_n my_o sister_n my_o spouse_n i_o have_v gather_v my_o myrrh_n with_o my_o spice_n i_o have_v eat_v my_o honeycomb_n with_o my_o honey_n i_o have_v drink_v my_o wine_n with_o my_o milk_n eat_v o_o friend_n drink_v yea_o drink_v abundant_o o_o beloved_n q._n d._n doubt_v not_o thou_o of_o my_o presence_n with_o thou_o o_o my_o beloved_n i_o be_o ever_o with_o my_o people_n assemble_v in_o my_o name_n and_o have_v already_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o delight_v myself_o great_o in_o the_o grace_n and_o fruit_n of_o my_o spirit_n that_o i_o have_v discern_v in_o they_o and_o not_o only_o in_o those_o that_o come_v from_o such_o of_o thy_o member_n as_o be_v eminent_a and_o excellent_a in_o gift_n like_a to_o myrrh_n and_o spice_n and_o wine_n but_o even_o in_o they_o that_o proceed_v from_o the_o mean_a and_o weak_a of_o all_o my_o people_n like_a to_o honey_n honey-comb_n and_o milk_n and_o as_o i_o myself_o be_o thus_o delight_v and_o refresh_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o my_o spirit_n in_o my_o people_n so_o you_o my_o friend_n my_o minister_n that_o woo_v for_o i_o and_o faithful_o labour_v to_o draw_v my_o people_n affection_n to_o i_o as_o io._n 3_o and_o you_o my_o holy_a angel_n who_o ministry_n likewise_o i_o use_v in_o further_a this_o work_n let_v this_o be_v your_o delight_n and_o joy_n also_o to_o see_v my_o people_n bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n ver._n 2._o i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o belove_a that_o knock_v say_v open_a to_o i_o my_o sister_n my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o un-defiled_n my_o head_n be_v fill_v with_o the_o dew_n and_o my_o lock_n with_o the_o drop_n of_o the_o night_n q._n d._n i_o grow_v carnal_o secure_a yet_o be_v i_o not_o in_o a_o dead_a sleep_n for_o my_o heart_n even_o then_o be_v awake_a the_o mortal_a seed_n remain_v in_o i_o neither_o do_v i_o yield_v to_o my_o security_n with_o the_o full_a sway_n of_o my_o soul_n for_o in_o this_o my_o spiritual_a sencelesness_n and_o carelessness_n i_o do_v discern_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o when_o i_o be_v thus_o forgetful_a of_o he_o forget_v not_o i_o but_o seek_v unto_o i_o and_o call_v upon_o i_o yea_o with_o great_a importunity_n by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o my_o heart_n as_o if_o in_o a_o most_o love_a and_o affectionate_a manner_n he_o shall_v have_v say_v thus_o unto_o my_o soul_n o_o thou_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o unity_n of_o nature_n that_o be_v in_o we_o and_o for_o that_o we_o have_v the_o same_o father_n io._n 20._o 17._o heb._n 2._o 16_o 17._o be_v my_o sister_n who_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sweet_a familiarity_n that_o be_v betwixt_o we_o i_o account_v as_o my_o special_a friend_n and_o be_o ready_a to_o reveal_v all_o the_o secret_n of_o my_o father_n will_n unto_o thou_o which_o for_o thy_o simplicity_n and_o innocency_n and_o for_o that_o care_n thou_o have_v to_o keep_v thyself_o
undefiled_a from_o all_o spiritual_a fornication_n i_o do_v so_o much_o delight_n in_o open_v thou_o unto_o i_o give_v i_o free_a access_n into_o thy_o heart_n receive_v my_o comfort_n and_o promise_n with_o more_o affection_n love_n and_o delight_n for_o i_o have_v endure_v many_o sorrow_n and_o affliction_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o that_o i_o may_v enjoy_v thou_o ver._n 3._o i_o have_v put_v off_o my_o coat_n how_o shall_v i_o put_v it_o on_o i_o have_v wash_v my_o foot_n how_o shall_v i_o defile_v they_o q._n d._n i_o be_v not_o in_o so_o dead_a asleep_a but_o this_o call_n and_o knock_v of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n do_v awake_v i_o and_o i_o hear_v he_o well_o enough_o and_o may_v have_v rise_v to_o open_v unto_o he_o for_o i_o be_v able_a which_o great_o increase_v my_o sin_n to_o make_v to_o answer_v unto_o he_o when_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n he_o seek_v to_o raise_v i_o out_o of_o my_o security_n i_o do_v well_o enough_o discern_v it_o be_v he_o that_o speak_v to_o i_o and_o what_o it_o be_v that_o he_o require_v of_o i_o but_o i_o have_v reason_v within_o myself_o against_o it_o and_o what_o do_v i_o answer_v to_o he_o what_o do_v i_o object_n against_o he_o sure_o that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o matter_n of_o too_o great_a painfulness_n and_o trouble_n and_o cause_v i_o to_o forgo_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o worldly_a ease_n and_o delight_n for_o i_o thus_o to_o open_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o give_v he_o all_o my_o heart_n to_o yield_v to_o he_o such_o absolute_a obedience_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o the_o affection_n of_o my_o heart_n for_o this_o sleep_n that_o i_o be_v fall_v into_o be_v not_o upon_o the_o ground_n or_o in_o my_o chair_n but_o in_o my_o bed_n i_o have_v wash_v my_o foot_n and_o put_v off_o my_o clothes_n and_o lay_v down_o quiet_o to_o take_v my_o rest_n i_o have_v entertain_v a_o resolution_n within_o myself_o to_o enjoy_v the_o entertainment_n and_o ease_n of_o this_o world_n ver._n 4._o my_o belove_a put_v in_o his_o hand_n by_o the_o hole_n of_o the_o door_n and_o my_o bowel_n be_v move_v for_o he_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n do_v not_o only_o call_v upon_o i_o and_o knock_v to_o awaken_v i_o and_o get_v i_o to_o open_v to_o he_o but_o seek_v to_o open_v my_o door_n himself_o put_v in_o his_o hand_n by_o a_o hole_n that_o be_v in_o it_o to_o that_o end_n i._n e._n stir_v i_o up_o also_o by_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o yield_v more_o cheerful_a and_o resolute_a obedience_n unto_o he_o which_o when_o i_o do_v perceive_v and_o consider_v with_o myself_o my_o heart_n do_v then_o begin_v to_o smite_v i_o and_o i_o be_v much_o trouble_v in_o myself_o for_o my_o sluggishness_n and_o security_n and_o for_o answer_v he_o as_o i_o have_v do_v ver._n 5._o i_o rise_v up_o to_o open_a to_o my_o belove_a and_o my_o hand_n drop_v with_o myrrh_n and_o my_o finger_n with_o sweet-smelling_a myrrh_n upon_o the_o handle_v of_o the_o lock_n q._n d._n i_o do_v not_o only_o see_v my_o own_o folly_n and_o grieve_v for_o it_o but_o i_o do_v also_o rouse_v up_o myself_o to_o go_v and_o open_a to_o my_o belove_a i_o resolve_v with_o myself_o to_o entertain_v he_o better_o and_o receive_v he_o into_o my_o heart_n which_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o have_v do_v i_o find_v marvellous_a sweetness_n and_o comfort_n in_o that_o which_o he_o have_v leave_v behind_o he_o in_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o his_o calling_n on_o i_o in_o so_o comfortable_a a_o manner_n by_o the_o minister_n of_o his_o gospel_n have_v stir_v up_o and_o revive_v in_o i_o ver._n 6._o i_o open_v to_o my_o belove_a but_o my_o beloved_n have_v withdraw_v himself_o and_o be_v go_v my_o soul_n fail_v when_o he_o speak_v i_o seek_v he_o but_o i_o can_v not_o find_v he_o i_o call_v but_o he_o give_v i_o no_o answer_n q._n d._n i_o do_v at_o length_n unfeigned_o affect_v my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o be_v willing_a to_o open_v my_o heart_n unto_o he_o and_o give_v he_o the_o full_a possession_n of_o it_o but_o he_o have_v now_o withdraw_v from_o i_o the_o comfortable_a feel_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n and_o then_o be_v i_o bring_v to_o the_o brinck_n of_o despair_n by_o remember_v how_o gracious_o and_o love_o he_o have_v speak_v unto_o i_o and_o how_o ungratious_o i_o have_v reject_v he_o and_o be_v in_o this_o case_n i_o do_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o fervent_a prayer_n labour_v to_o recover_v my_o former_a feel_n of_o his_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a presence_n but_o can_v not_o prevail_v ver._n 7._o the_o watchman_n that_o go_v about_o the_o city_n find_v i_o they_o smite_v i_o they_o wound_v i_o the_o keeper_n of_o the_o wall_n take_v away_o my_o vail_n from_o i_o q._n d._n whilst_o i_o thus_o not_o only_o by_o my_o private_a prayer_n and_o meditation_n seek_v to_o recover_v my_o feel_n of_o the_o comfortable_a presence_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n but_o by_o go_v abroad_o and_o make_v use_n of_o the_o help_n from_o other_o the_o minister_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n who_o office_n be_v to_o watch_v the_o city_n of_o god_n and_o to_o keep_v the_o wall_n of_o it_o and_o who_o do_v according_o go_v about_o the_o city_n to_o oversee_v and_o take_v heed_n to_o all_o the_o flock_n act._n 2._o 28._o find_v i_o out_o and_o in_o their_o ministry_n meet_v with_o my_o foul_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v so_o reject_v my_o saviour_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o rebuke_n thereof_o do_v even_o smite_v i_o and_o wound_v my_o heart_n humble_v i_o much_o more_o deep_o for_o my_o sin_n yea_o they_o take_v away_o my_o veil_n from_o i_o lay_v i_o open_a shame_v i_o and_o expose_v i_o to_o all_o reproach_n 1_o cor._n 14._o 24_o 25._o psal._n 145._o 5._o ver._n 8._o i_o charge_v you_o o_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n if_o you_o find_v my_o belove_a that_o you_o tell_v he_o that_o i_o be_o sick_a of_o love_n q._n d._n find_v no_o more_o comfort_n in_o the_o public_a minister_n of_o the_o word_n i_o seek_v help_v by_o the_o prayer_n and_o council_n of_o such_o of_o the_o faithful_a as_o i_o can_v meet_v with_o and_o earnest_o charge_v they_o that_o if_o themselves_o do_v meet_v with_o my_o beloved_n and_o find_v any_o comfort_n in_o he_o they_o will_v be_v earnest_a with_o he_o in_o their_o prayer_n for_o i_o and_o make_v know_v unto_o he_o my_o case_n that_o the_o love_n i_o bear_v unto_o he_o make_v i_o languish_v with_o grief_n and_o anguish_n of_o heart_n for_o his_o absence_n from_o i_o ver._n 9_o what_o be_v thy_o belove_a more_o than_o other_o belove_a o_o thou_o fair_a among_o woman_n what_o be_v thy_o belove_a more_o than_o other_o belove_a that_o thou_o do_v so_o charge_v we_o o_o thou_o in_o who_o we_o see_v and_o acknowledge_v more_o grace_n and_o goodness_n than_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o other_o and_o who_o in_o that_o respect_n we_o honour_v tell_v we_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o affection_n thou_o bear_v unto_o christ_n which_o seem_v strange_a unto_o we_o what_o excellency_n be_v there_o in_o he_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n that_o man_n use_v to_o set_v their_o heart_n and_o affection_n upon_o yea_o we_o pray_v thou_o tell_v we_o what_o thou_o have_v see_v in_o he_o that_o thou_o do_v thus_o importune_v we_o ver._n 10._o my_o beloved_n be_v white_a and_o ruddy_a the_o chief_a among_o ten_o thousand_o q._n d._n my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v every_o way_n fit_a and_o able_a to_o justify_v such_o as_o come_v unto_o he_o for_o he_o be_v both_o white_a holy_a harmless_a and_o undefiled_a and_o separate_v from_o sinner_n and_o ruddy_a through_o the_o merit_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n which_o speak_v better_a thing_n than_o that_o of_o abel_n yea_o he_o be_v great_a and_o far_o more_o excellent_a not_o only_o than_o any_o mortal_a creature_n but_o then_o the_o very_a angel_n themselves_o psal._n 46._o 2._o 7._o heb._n 1._o 4._o ver._n 11._o his_o head_n be_v as_o the_o most_o fine_a gold_n his_o lock_n be_v bushy_a and_o black_a as_o a_o raven_n q._n d._n in_o respect_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o sovereignty_n he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o gold_n not_o only_o most_o excellent_a and_o precious_a the_o be_v king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n rev._n 19_o 16._o but_o most_o pure_a also_o and_o permanent_a his_o throne_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o a_o sceptre_n of_o righteousness_n be_v the_o sceptre_n of_o his_o kingdom_n heb._n 1._o 8._o his_o hairy-lock_n the_o multitude_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o
hang_v and_o depend_v upon_o he_o as_o upon_o the_o head_n as_o they_o be_v bushy_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o number_n and_o the_o fould_a and_o twine_v one_o within_o another_o through_o their_o mutual_a agreement_n and_o love_n so_o be_v they_o black_a and_o set_v forth_o as_o a_o shadow_n in_o a_o picture_n the_o excellent_a beauty_n that_o be_v in_o his_o face_n ver._n 12._o his_o eye_n be_v as_o the_o eye_n of_o dove_n by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n wash_v with_o milk_n and_o fit_o set_a q._n d._n his_o eye_n be_v as_o clear_v &_o quick_a sight_v rev._n 4._o 14._o 2._o 18._o chaste_a and_o also_o shine_v white_a without_o any_o spot_n or_o blemish_n pure_a and_o clean_a behold_v no_o corruption_n which_o he_o either_o revenge_v not_o or_o heal_v not_o in_o his_o own_o blood_n heb._n 1._o 13._o in_o a_o comely_a manner_n fill_v the_o hollow_a place_n prepare_v for_o they_o with_o absolute_a perfection_n behold_v the_o state_n and_o necessity_n of_o his_o servant_n ver._n 13._o his_o cheek_n be_v as_o a_o bed_n of_o spice_n with_o sweet_a flower_n his_o lip_n like_o lily_n droop_a sweet_a smell_a myrrh_n q._n d._n his_o open_a face_n and_o clear_a manifestation_n of_o himself_o be_v full_a of_o spiritual_a sweetness_n and_o comfort_n his_o speech_n and_o doctrine_n also_o be_v most_o gracious_a and_o such_o as_o rejoice_v the_o heart_n luk._n 4._o 22._o psa._n 19_o 8_o 10._o ver._n 14._o his_o hand_n be_v as_o gold_n ring_v set_v with_o the_o berril_n his_o belly_n be_v as_o bright_a ivory_n over-laid_a with_o saphire_n q._n d._n the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n all_o his_o administration_n be_v most_o glorious_a and_o seemly_a his_o bowel_n or_o secret_a part_n the_o inward_a council_n of_o his_o heart_n when_o once_o manifest_v and_o reveal_v appear_v all_o precious_a and_o full_a of_o miraculous_a glory_n ver._n 15._o his_o leg_n be_v as_o pillar_n of_o marble_n set_v upon_o socket_n of_o fine_a gold_n his_o countenance_n be_v as_o lebanon_n excellent_a as_o the_o cedar_n q._n d._n his_o divine_a power_n and_o providence_n whereby_o he_o sustain_v all_o his_o work_n be_v everlasting_a most_o pure_a and_o glorious_a his_o whole_a countenance_n whereby_o he_o show_v and_o make_v himself_o know_v to_o his_o people_n viz._n his_o public_a worship_n and_o ordinance_n gen._n 4._o 14._o be_v full_a both_o of_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n and_o of_o spiritual_a stateliness_n and_o majesty_n ver._n 16._o his_o mouth_n be_v most_o sweet_a yea_o he_o be_v altogether_o lovely_a this_o be_v my_o belove_a and_o this_o be_v my_o friend_n o_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n be_v most_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a yea_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o he_o whether_o you_o consider_v his_o nature_n or_o his_o office_n his_o active_a or_o passive_a obedience_n but_o it_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o amiable_a and_o therefore_o o_o my_o friend_n since_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o i_o have_v describe_v unto_o you_o marvel_n not_o though_o i_o do_v thus_o earnest_o seek_v he_o chap._n vi_o ver._n 1._o whither_o be_v thy_o belove_a go_v o_o thou_o fair_a among_o woman_n whether_o be_v thy_o belove_a turn_v aside_o that_o we_o may_v seek_v he_o with_o thou_o tell_v we_o o_o thou_o who_o for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o thou_o we_o do_v honour_n above_o all_o other_o and_o who_o though_o thou_o sought_v to_o we_o to_o help_v thou_o to_o he_o as_o ver_fw-la 8._o be_v only_a able_a to_o tell_v we_o where_o he_o be_v to_o be_v find_v tell_v we_o we_o pray_v thou_o whether_o thy_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v go_v and_o where_o he_o use_v to_o be_v when_o he_o absent_v himself_o from_o thou_o that_o we_o also_o who_o by_o this_o description_n thou_o have_v make_v of_o he_o be_v draw_v to_o a_o love_n and_o admiration_n of_o his_o excellency_n may_v seek_v he_o with_o thou_o without_o who_o help_n and_o company_n we_o have_v no_o hope_n to_o find_v he_o ver._n 2._o my_o belove_a be_v go_v into_o his_o garden_n to_o the_o bed_n of_o spice_n to_o feed_v in_o the_o garden_n and_o to_o gather_v lily_n if_o you_o will_v indeed_o seek_v my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n i_o will_v tell_v you_o where_o you_o may_v find_v he_o he_o be_v go_v to_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o saint_n that_o join_v together_o in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o ordinance_n that_o be_v the_o place_n of_o his_o chief_a residence_n and_o abode_n where_o he_o delight_v to_o be_v that_o be_v his_o garden_n which_o he_o plant_v and_o water_v those_o be_v his_o bed_n of_o spice_n the_o place_n where_o the_o sweet_a grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n grow_v there_o he_o refresh_v himself_o with_o the_o spiritual_a service_n that_o be_v do_v to_o he_o by_o his_o saint_n and_o gather_v the_o goodly_a and_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o their_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o make_v use_n of_o they_o for_o his_o advantage_n and_o glory_n ver._n 3._o i_o be_o my_o belove_n and_o my_o belove_a be_v i_o he_o feed_v among_o the_o lily_n q._n d._n now_o by_o this_o meditation_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o speech_n i_o have_v have_v thereof_o for_o the_o instruction_n of_o other_o and_o draw_v they_o to_o love_v he_o i_o feel_v my_o faith_n revive_v in_o i_o and_o be_o full_o persuade_v that_o i_o be_o his_o dear_o belove_a and_o he_o with_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o grace_n be_v whole_o i_o see_v chap._n 2._o and_o ver_fw-la 16._o ver._n 4._o thou_o be_v beautiful_a o_o my_o love_n as_o tirzah_n comely_a as_o jerusalem_n terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n q._n d._n though_o i_o have_v for_o thy_o sluggishness_n and_o neglect_v i_o too_o much_o through_o thy_o carnal_a security_n withdraw_v myself_o from_o thou_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o do_v i_o still_o esteem_v high_o of_o thou_o for_o thou_o in_o thy_o assembly_n and_o society_n be_v in_o my_o account_n as_o beautiful_a and_o pleasant_a for_o the_o delight_n i_o take_v in_o thou_o as_o tirzah_n which_o for_o that_o cause_n sundry_a of_o the_o prince_n of_o israel_n make_v choice_n of_o for_o their_o seat_n and_o place_n of_o abode_n 1_o king_n 14._o 17._o and_o 15._o 33._o and_o 16._o 8_o 23._o as_o comely_a for_o the_o decent_a order_n of_o they_o col._n 2._o 5._o 1_o cor._n 14._o 40._o as_o jerusalem_n a_o city_n fit_o compact_v together_o psa._n 122._o 3._o which_o for_o the_o good_a order_n and_o government_n thereof_o and_o for_o the_o house_n of_o god_n in_o it_o be_v call_v the_o perfection_n of_o beauty_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n lam._n 2._o 15._o yea_o terrible_a in_o respect_n both_o of_o my_o word_n that_o be_v teach_v and_o my_o spiritual_a censure_n that_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o 2_o cor._n 10._o 4_o 5_o 6._o psal._n 1._o 8_o 12_o 13._o zac._n 12._o 2_o 9_o as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n ver._n 5._o turn_v away_o thy_o eye_n from_o i_o for_o they_o have_v overcome_v i_o thy_o hair_n be_v as_o a_o flock_n of_o goat_n that_o appear_v from_o gilead_n q._n d._n when_o thou_o do_v set_v thy_o eye_n direct_o and_o steadfast_o upon_o i_o i_o take_v so_o great_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n therein_o that_o i_o be_o even_o as_o it_o be_v overcome_v and_o raise_v with_o joy_n see_v chap._n 4._o 1._o ver._n 6._o see_v chap._n 4._o 2._o ver._n 7._o see_v chap._n 4._o 3._o ver._n 8._o there_o be_v threescore_o queen_n and_o fourscore_o concubine_n and_o virgin_n without_o number_n q._n d._n although_o number_n of_o other_o company_n and_o society_n in_o the_o world_n that_o seem_v in_o their_o outward_a glory_n and_o pomp_n that_o be_v like_a to_o the_o queen_n and_o concubine_n of_o some_o great_a king_n and_o the_o train_n of_o innumerable_a virgin_n attend_v upon_o they_o ver._n 9_o my_o dove_n my_o undefiled_a be_v but_o one_o she_o be_v the_o only_a one_o of_o her_o mother_n she_o be_v the_o choice_n one_o of_o she_o that_o bear_v she_o the_o daughter_n see_v she_o and_o bless_v she_o yea_o the_o queen_n and_o the_o concubine_n and_o they_o praise_v she_o q._n d._n yet_o be_v none_o of_o they_o all_o in_o true_a glory_n and_o dignity_n to_o be_v compare_v to_o my_o church_n who_o be_v most_o sincere_a and_o void_a of_o guile_n most_o pure_a and_o uncorrupt_a in_o her_o religion_n and_o that_o worship_n she_o do_v unto_o i_o her_o mother_n that_o bear_v she_o i._n e._n that_o jerusalem_n that_o be_v from_o above_o my_o holy_a catholic_n church_n where_o she_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n acknowledge_v she_o only_o for_o her_o natural_a child_n and_o esteem_v she_o above_o all_o other_o that_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o her_o child_n neither_o be_v she_o thus_o
high_o esteem_v of_o by_o i_o and_o the_o whole_a company_n of_o holy_a and_o elect_a people_n only_o but_o all_o that_o do_v make_v but_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o the_o faith_n when_o they_o see_v she_o and_o consider_v her_o beauty_n and_o glory_n be_v ready_a to_o speak_v all_o good_a of_o she_o yea_o even_o they_o that_o most_o abound_v in_o the_o glory_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n can_v but_o praise_v and_o admire_v she_o deut._n 4._o 6._o ver._n 10._o who_o be_v she_o that_o look_v forth_o as_o the_o morning_n fair_a as_o the_o noon_n clear_a as_o the_o sun_n and_o terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n q._n d._n they_o shall_v in_o admiration_n of_o thou_o say_v who_o and_o how_o excellent_a be_v this_o bless_a society_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n the_o beauty_n and_o glory_n whereof_o do_v thus_o increase_v continual_o be_v at_o the_o first_o in_o the_o light_n and_o beauty_n of_o knowledge_n and_o grace_n but_o like_v unto_o the_o morning_n or_o dawn_v of_o the_o day_n after_o like_o the_o noon_n and_o never_o cease_v to_o grow_v and_o increase_v till_o it_o be_v like_o the_o sun_n itself_o in_o his_o brightness_n terrible_a also_o as_o v_o 4_o ver._n 11._o i_o go_v down_o into_o the_o garden_n of_o nut_n to_o see_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o valley_n and_o to_o see_v whether_o the_o vine_n flourish_v and_o the_o pomegranate_n bud_v when_o i_o for_o thy_o sluggishness_n and_o too_o much_o neglect_v of_o i_o do_v seem_v to_o withdraw_v myself_o from_o thou_o i_o do_v not_o altogether_o forsake_v thou_o but_o go_v to_o visit_v thy_o public_a assembly_n which_o be_v as_o a_o well-dressed_a and_o prune_v orchard_n to_o see_v and_o delight_v i_o with_o the_o behold_v the_o beginning_n of_o grace_n and_o first-fruit_n of_o my_o spirit_n in_o my_o people_n who_o though_o they_o grow_v in_o the_o valley_n and_o be_v lowly_a in_o their_o own_o eye_n yet_o be_v they_o in_o my_o account_n as_o the_o vine_n and_o pomegranet_n tree_n who_o fruit_n be_v most_o pleasant_a and_o comfortable_a ver._n 12._o or_o ever_o i_o be_v aware_a my_o soul_n make_v i_o like_o the_o chariot_n of_o aminadab_n q._n d._n when_o i_o have_v but_o a_o little_a while_n estrange_v myself_o from_o thou_o my_o affection_n be_v so_o strong_o bend_v unto_o thou_o that_o i_o can_v not_o be_v long_o absent_a from_o thou_o but_o on_o a_o sudden_a even_o ere_o i_o be_v aware_a i_o be_v carry_v with_o a_o vehement_a desire_n as_o upon_o such_o chariot_n as_o noble_a man_n use_v to_o ride_v in_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o again_o and_o restore_v thou_o to_o the_o comfortable_a feel_n of_o my_o gracious_a presence_n with_o thou_o ver._n 13._o return_v return_n o_o shulamile_n return_v return_n that_o we_o may_v look_v upon_o thou_o what_o will_v you_o see_v in_o the_o shulamite_n as_o it_o be_v the_o company_n of_o two_o army_n therefore_o since_o my_o desire_n and_o affection_n be_v such_o towards_o thou_o return_v thou_o also_o i_o earnest_o and_o importunate_o require_v thou_o o_o shulamite_n the_o true_a daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n which_o be_v ancient_o call_v shalem_n gen._n 14._o 18._o psal._n 76._o 2._o to_o thy_o former_a feel_n and_o delight_n in_o i_o that_o i_o and_o my_o holy_a angel_n may_v behold_v it_o and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o luk._n 15._o 10._o and_o you_o o_o you_o holy_a angel_n when_o you_o behold_v my_o church_n what_o shall_v you_o see_v in_o she_o sure_o such_o a_o goodly_a and_o comfortable_a sight_n as_o jacob_n at_o mahanim_fw-la gen._n 32._o 1_o 2._o even_o the_o company_n of_o my_o people_n who_o i_o have_v often_o compare_v to_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n and_o yourselves_o the_o host_n of_o god_n appoint_v to_o be_v her_o guard_n for_o her_o safety_n and_o protection_n chap._n vii_o ver._n 1._o how_o beautiful_a be_v thy_o foot_n with_o shoe_n o_o prince_n daughter_n the_o joint_n of_o thy_o thigh_n be_v like_o jewel_n the_o work_n of_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o cunning_a workman_n oh_o how_o beautiful_a and_o seemly_a in_o my_o eye_n be_v thou_o in_o thy_o return_v unto_o i_o o_o thou_o who_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o new_a birth_n be_v true_o honourable_a thy_o affection_n which_o as_o thy_o foot_n do_v bring_v thou_o unto_o i_o be_v shod_a with_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n ready_a and_o prepare_v through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n to_o go_v through_o thick_a and_o thin_a after_o i_o make_v thou_o very_o amiable_a unto_o i_o and_o thy_o holy_a desire_n which_o like_o the_o joint_n of_o thy_o thigh_n make_v thou_o nimble_a and_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o speed_n to_o come_v unto_o i_o be_v more_o precious_a in_o my_o account_n than_o the_o rich_a jewel_n be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o not_o by_o any_o skill_n or_o power_n of_o thy_o own_o but_o by_o the_o hand_n the_o spirit_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n ver._n 2._o thy_o navel_n be_v like_o a_o round_a goblet_n that_o want_v not_o liquor_n thy_o belly_n be_v like_o a_o heap_n of_o wheat_n set_v about_o with_o lily_n q._n d._n thou_o be_v most_o fruitful_a for_o thy_o navel_n be_v not_o dry_a but_o full_a of_o natural_a and_o kindly_a moisture_n thy_o belly_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o fruitfulness_n of_o it_o may_v be_v compare_v to_o a_o field_n of_o wheat_n that_o do_v not_o only_o bear_v store_n of_o corn_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o but_o be_v fruitful_a even_o in_o the_o utmost_a side_n and_o corner_n of_o it_o and_o be_v not_o fence_v and_o encompass_v about_o with_o a_o a_o thorny_a hedge_n but_o with_o lily_n which_o as_o they_o be_v most_o pleasant_a to_o behold_v so_o use_v they_o not_o to_o grow_v and_o prosper_v but_o in_o fruitful_a soil_n and_o be_v themselves_o very_o fruitful_a also_o ver._n 3._o thy_o two_o breast_n be_v like_o two_o young_a roe_n that_o be_v twin_n thy_n teacher_n upon_o who_o my_o people_n hang_v like_o newborn_a babe_n for_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n be_v full_a of_o cheerfulness_n and_o swiftness_n do_v with_o a_o ready_a mind_n deliver_v to_o my_o people_n the_o food_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o do_v with_o their_o mutual_a consent_n and_o agreement_n great_o grace_v the_o ministry_n also_o ver._n 4_o thy_o neck_n be_v like_o a_o tower_n of_o ivory_n thy_o eye_n like_o the_o fish-pool_n of_o heshbon_n by_o the_o gate_n of_o bathrabbim_n thy_o nose_n be_v as_o the_o tower_n of_o lebanon_n which_o look_v towards_o damascus_n q._n d_o thy_o holy_a discipline_n and_o government_n which_o like_o the_o neck_n support_v the_o doctrine_n and_o ministry_n be_v for_o the_o strength_n and_o beauty_n of_o it_o like_o a_o tower_n of_o ivory_n thy_o teacher_n and_o minister_n who_o i_o have_v set_v to_o be_v the_o eye_n for_o thy_o guidance_n and_o direction_n be_v for_o the_o clearness_n of_o their_o sight_n and_o the_o flock_v of_o my_o people_n unto_o their_o ministry_n like_o the_o fish-pool_n in_o heshbon_n that_o be_v by_o the_o gate_n at_o which_o the_o great_a number_n of_o the_o people_n be_v wont_a to_o go_v in_o and_o out_o thy_o nose_n the_o organ_n of_o smell_v be_v perfect_o feature_v like_o the_o curious_a tower_n of_o lebanon_n that_o look_v towards_o damascus_n i._n e._n the_o judgement_n and_o faculty_n in_o discern_v of_o doctrine_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o thy_o teacher_n be_v exact_a ver._n 5._o thy_o head_n upon_o thou_o be_v like_o carmel_n and_o the_o hair_n of_o thy_o head_n like_o purple_a the_o king_n be_v hold_v in_o the_o gallery_n q._n d._n thy_o head_n be_v for_o comeliness_n and_o freshness_n of_o colour_n and_o vigour_n like_o carmel_n that_o fruitful_a mountain_n 1_o sam._n 25._o 2._o 2_o king_n 19_o 23._o the_o multitude_n of_o teacher_n who_o for_o their_o number_n be_v as_o the_o hair_n of_o their_o head_n be_v all_o as_o king_n and_o prince_n who_o manner_n be_v to_o be_v attire_v in_o purple_a dan._n 5._o 7_o 16._o 29._o mar._n 15._o 17._o rev._n 1._o 6._o zac._n 12._o 8._o the_o king_n i._n e._n myself_o and_o heavenly_a father_n be_v in_o our_o desire_n and_o affection_n through_o the_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n we_o take_v in_o thou_o even_o tie_v and_o bind_v to_o be_v ever_o with_o thou_o in_o thy_o gallery_n or_o walking-place_n the_o place_n of_o thy_o public_a meeting_n or_o holy_a assembly_n ver._n 6._o oh_o how_o fair_a and_o how_o pleasant_a be_v thou_o o_o love_n for_o delight_n but_o why_o shall_v i_o insist_v on_o thy_o comeliness_n and_o beauty_n on_o thy_o several_a part_n and_o member_n thou_o be_v throughout_o and_o all_o over_o through_o the_o imputation_n of_o my_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o thou_o so_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a in_o my_o eye_n and_o i_o do_v take_v that_o exceed_a delight_n
under_o my_o head_n and_o his_o right_a hand_n shall_v embrace_v i_o q._n d._n then_o will_v my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n whole_o rest_v and_o repose_v he_o in_o my_o bosom_n then_o shall_v i_o enjoy_v his_o comfortable_a and_o love_a embrace_n and_o have_v more_o full_a and_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o then_o former_o i_o have_v have_v ver._n 4._o i_o charge_v you_o o_o you_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n that_o you_o stir_v not_o up_o nor_o awake_v my_o love_n until_o he_o please_v q._n d._n i_o do_v in_o most_o earnest_a manner_n require_v you_o all_o you_o that_o profess_v yourselves_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n that_o you_o do_v no_o way_n by_o the_o least_o aversion_n disquiet_a or_o interrupt_v this_o my_o sweet_a peace_n and_o comfort_n i_o have_v so_o long_o as_o he_o shall_v please_v in_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v it_o unto_o i_o ver._n 5._o who_o be_v this_o that_o come_v up_o from_o the_o wilderness_n lean_v upon_o her_o belove_a i_o raise_v thou_o up_o under_o the_o appletree_n there_o thy_o mother_n bring_v thou_o forth_o there_o she_o bring_v thou_o forth_o that_o bear_v thou_o q._n d._n then_o and_o in_o those_o day_n it_o shall_v be_v say_v of_o i_o who_o or_o how_o excellent_a a_o person_n be_v this_o that_o forsake_v in_o her_o affection_n and_o leave_v the_o world_n which_o be_v as_o barren_a and_o uncomfortable_a to_o live_v in_o as_o any_o wilderness_n isa._n 40._o 3._o and_o renounce_v the_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n of_o it_o rest_v whole_o on_o her_o belove_a lord_n and_o saviour_n i_o have_v not_o now_o of_o late_o begin_v to_o love_v thou_o o_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n but_o i_o raise_v thou_o up_o and_o lay_v hold_n on_o thou_o by_o faith_n stir_v up_o thy_o love_n towards_o i_o even_o under_o that_o apple_n tree_n where_o after_o i_o have_v by_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o serpent_n destroy_v myself_o the_o lord_n restore_v i_o to_o life_n by_o that_o gracious_a promise_n gen._n 3._o 15._o in_o that_o place_n and_o that_o time_n be_v thou_o first_o by_o faith_n form_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n gal._n 4._o 19_o and_o bring_v to_o light_n ver._n 6._o set_a i_o as_o a_o seal_n upon_o thy_o heart_n as_o a_o seal_n upon_o thy_o arm_n for_o love_n be_v strong_a as_o death_n jealousy_n be_v cruel_a as_o the_o grave_n the_o coal_n thereof_o be_v coal_n of_o fire_n which_o have_v a_o most_o vehement_a flame_n q._n d._n be_v thou_o never_o unmindful_a of_o i_o but_o let_v i_o be_v as_o the_o impression_n of_o a_o seal_n both_o in_o thy_o heart_n and_o in_o thy_o eye_n continual_o for_o love_n require_v love_n and_o my_o love_n to_o thou_o be_v so_o ardent_a and_o strong_a that_o i_o can_v no_o more_o resist_v it_o than_o a_o man_n be_v able_a to_o resist_v and_o withstand_v death_n itself_o against_o which_o it_o a_o be_v a_o solly_n for_o any_o to_o strive_v and_o contend_v and_o my_o jealousy_n lest_o any_o shall_v bereave_v i_o of_o thy_o love_n or_o any_o thing_n 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we_o have_v the_o church_n of_o the_o gentile_n which_o in_o the_o eternal_a council_n of_o god_n be_v our_o sister_n and_o be_v yet_o in_o her_o nonage_n not_o ripe_a for_o marriage_n be_v unable_a through_o the_o want_n of_o thy_o serve_a ordinance_n to_o bring_v forth_o or_o nourish_v any_o child_n unto_o thou_o when_o the_o time_n shall_v come_v that_o she_o shall_v grow_v ripe_a in_o year_n and_o her_o friend_n shall_v set_v she_o forth_o and_o speak_v for_o she_o as_o the_o manner_n be_v to_o do_v for_o maid_n to_o be_v bestow_v in_o marriage_n i._n e._n when_o the_o time_n shall_v come_v that_o god_n in_o his_o decree_n have_v set_v for_o her_o call_n and_o conversion_n and_o when_o all_o the_o faithful_a shall_v labour_v by_o their_o prayer_n to_o further_o it_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v for_o she_o what_o will_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o richness_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n and_o what_o shall_v i_o when_o thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o use_v i_o as_o thy_o instrument_n in_o this_o work_n do_v to_o increase_v and_o adorn_v she_o ver._n 9_o if_o she_o be_v a_o wall_n we_o will_v build_v upon_o she_o a_o palace_n of_o silver_n and_o if_o she_o be_v a_o door_n we_o will_v enclose_v she_o with_o board_n of_o cedar_n q._n d._n if_o the_o church_n shall_v enjoy_v the_o benefit_n and_o defence_n of_o a_o good_a government_n we_o i._n e._n i_o by_o thy_o ministry_n will_v make_v it_o a_o glorious_a church_n like_v to_o a_o stately_a and_o sumptuous_a palace_n meet_v for_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n to_o dwell_v in_o if_o she_o shall_v for_o a_o time_n want_v the_o benefit_n and_o have_v only_o the_o help_n of_o the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o salvation_n through_o faith_n in_o i_o who_o be_o the_o door_n whereby_o my_o elect_a enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n io._n 10._o 7_o 9_o then_o will_v we_o so_o strong_o enclose_v and_o fence_v this_o doctrine_n by_o my_o providence_n and_o powerful_a assistance_n of_o my_o spirit_n as_o it_o shall_v never_o decay_v nor_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n prevail_v against_o it_o ver._n 10._o i_o be_o a_o wall_n and_o my_o breast_n like_o tower_n than_o be_v i_o in_o his_o eye_n as_o one_o that_o find_v favour_n q._n d._n o_o my_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n let_v this_o thy_o promise_n be_v fulfil_v to_o the_o new_a estate_n of_o thy_o church_n for_o foreseeing_a by_o faith_n and_o be_v full_o assure_v of_o that_o glorious_a and_o bless_a estate_n i_o shall_v be_v in_o at_o that_o time_n when_o the_o gentile_n shall_v be_v call_v as_o if_o it_o be_v already_o come_v to_o pass_v i_o do_v in_o thankfulness_n and_o joy_n of_o heart_n profess_v and_o glory_n that_o i_o be_o for_o the_o strength_n and_o defence_n i_o have_v through_o the_o government_n thou_o have_v establish_v in_o i_o as_o a_o strong_a wall_n and_o my_o ministry_n by_o which_o as_o by_o breast_n i_o nourish_v my_o child_n be_v through_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n wherewith_o it_o 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