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â—…s_a head_n somewhat_o of_o a_o lethargickâ—…ture_n â—…ture_z of_o which_o he_o have_v have_v some_o symâ—…omes_n and_o short_a fit_n once_o or_o twice_o some_o year_n before_o which_o now_o after_o some_o tâ—…_n or_o three_o month_n continuance_n put_v a_o eâ—…_n to_o his_o life_n but_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v gâ—…_n himself_o for_o my_o iniquity_n and_o the_o iâ—…_n iquity_n of_o my_o brethren_n have_v do_v it_o 〈◊〉_d deprive_v we_o both_o of_o the_o son_n and_o fatheâ—…_n and_o against_o he_o there_o lie_v no_o just_a coâ—…plaint_n for_o any_o thing_n do_v by_o he_o tâ—…_n lord_n be_v righteous_a in_o all_o his_o way_n aâ—…_n holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n psal_n 145.1_o their_o judgement_n be_v with_o the_o lord_n aâ—…_n their_o work_n and_o reward_n with_o thâ—…_n god_n what_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o put_v our_o mouth_n 〈◊〉_d the_o dust_n if_o so_o be_v there_o may_v be_v hope_n thâ—…_n god_n though_o he_o have_v sore_o break_v we_o
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the_o god_n of_o peacâ—…_n that_o bring_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a our_o lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n make_v in_o he_o with_o we_o through_o and_o according_a to_o which_o he_o will_v also_o raise_v from_o the_o dead_a the_o under-shepherd_n depart_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o and_o all_o his_o faithful_a flock_n in_o his_o due_a time_n â—…o_o endless_a glory_n and_o happiness_n he_o make_v you_o and_o we_o all_o perfect_a â—…n_n every_o good_a work_n to_o do_v his_o will_n work_v in_o we_o that_o which_o â—…s_v well-pleasing_a in_o his_o sight_n â—…hrough_a jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n even_o in_o all_o that_o he_o do_v and_o order_n to_o and_o about_o we_o at_o all_o time_n to_o he_o commit_v you_o and_o you_o i_o be_o sir_n your_o oblige_a friend_n and_o servant_n in_o whaâ—…_n i_o may_v and_o canjohn_n horn_n lin-regis_a aug._n 13._o 1672._o 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know_v that_o he_o die_v for_o they_o and_o so_o that_o they_o have_v any_o right_a to_o come_v to_o or_o believe_v on_o he_o and_o so_o oftentimes_o it_o happen_v that_o some_o conceit_v themselves_o to_o be_v better_o frame_v that_o other_o think_v with_o the_o pharisee_n they_o be_v more_o beholden_a to_o god_n than_o they_o despiâ—…sing_v they_o and_o trust_v in_o themselves_o that_o they_o be_v righteous_a and_o his_o elect_a one_o and_o other_o not_o able_a to_o find_v any_o such_o goodness_n or_o betterness_n in_o themselves_o as_o may_v persuade_v they_o that_o god_n love_v they_o better_o oâ—…_n have_v elect_v they_o be_v ready_a to_o distract_v themselves_o or_o run_v to_o desperation_n and_o indeed_o how_o shall_v any_o work_n or_o frame_n not_o proceed_v from_o and_o beget_v by_o the_o first_o appearance_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n to_o man_n but_o precede_v the_o perception_n thereof_o be_v good_a evidence_n of_o their_o election_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o not_o before_o or_o out_o of_o he_o sure_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o be_v after_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o love_n and_o pity_n of_o god_n to_o mankind_n save_v by_o his_o mercy_n those_o may_v rather_o say_v they_o be_v so_o far_o save_v before_o as_o to_o know_v their_o election_n or_o else_o for_o their_o believe_v on_o christ_n as_o a_o saviour_n appoint_v of_o god_n for_o they_o they_o have_v no_o foundation_n and_o what_o a_o pother_n they_o put_v themselves_o and_o other_o into_o about_o know_v the_o rightness_n of_o their_o frame_n too_o be_v wonderful_a so_o that_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v wicked_a say_v though_o i_o do_v not_o judge_v so_o rash_o as_o to_o conclude_v either_o all_o of_o the_o one_o apprehension_n wise_a nor_o all_o of_o the_o other_o in_o these_o point_n to_o be_v fool_n or_o wicked_a the_o labour_n of_o the_o foolish_a weari_v every_o one_o of_o they_o because_o be_v know_v not_o how_o to_o go_v to_o the_o city_n eccl._n 10.15_o while_o he_o who_o be_v the_o way_n to_o it_o and_o the_o gate_n for_o admission_n and_o the_o openness_n of_o it_o for_o all_o man_n as_o sinner_n and_o enemy_n and_o lose_v once_o in_o themselves_o though_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o part_n with_o all_o in_o enter_v it_o and_o the_o persecution_n or_o trial_n thereupon_o attend_v it_o be_v straight_o and_o that_o grace_n of_o god_n towards_o all_o mankind_n display_v in_o he_o which_o be_v believe_v and_o mind_v engage_v move_v and_o strengthen_v to_o enter_v it_o be_v reject_v of_o they_o but_o they_o that_o be_v true_o in_o christ_n and_o wisâ—…_n in_o he_o so_o far_o as_o in_o he_o understand_v all_o thing_n in_o a_o measure_n though_o not_o all_o as_o yet_o to_o perfection_n but_o from_o this_o right_a judgement_n proceed_v also_o and_o be_v find_v in_o these_o wisâ—…_n man_n 2._o a_o renew_n of_o the_o mind_n ephes_n 4.23_o rom._n 12.2_o natural_o and_o according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n while_o man_n understanding_n be_v dark_a and_o void_a of_o judgement_n and_o discretion_n the_o mind_n be_v full_a of_o vanity_n air_n and_o emptiness_n exercise_v about_o thing_n that_o can_v profit_v save_v or_o do_v good_a because_o vain_a love_v vanity_n and_o follow_v after_o leasing_n psal_n 4.2_o ephes_n 4.17_o 18._o yea_o noâ—…_n only_a vanity_n but_o wicked_a work_n possess_v it_o col._n 1.21_o the_o mind_v of_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 8.7_o and_o of_o earthly_a thing_n phil._n 3.19_o set_v the_o mind_n on_o thing_n below_o savour_v and_o nurse_n on_o they_o be_v mention_v as_o thing_n that_o man_n ignorant_a of_o the_o truth_n be_v guilty_a of_o coâ—…_n los_fw-la 3.2_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n be_v they_o that_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 6.5_o even_o as_o child_n &_o fool_n mind_v babble_n toy_n butterfly_n trifle_n and_o the_o like_a while_o understand_v man_n be_v exercise_v in_o consider_v weightieâ—…_n and_o more_o useful_a matter_n even_o so_o the_o foolish_a unrenewed_a mind_n be_v destitute_a of_o the_o â—…rinciples_n of_o truth_n for_o want_v of_o understanding_n and_o credit_n give_v to_o they_o be_v take_v up_o with_o sensual_a earthy_a and_o worldly_a vanity_n â—…eglecting_v and_o not_o take_v good_a heed_n to_o â—…hat_o be_v of_o great_a worth_n and_o concernment_n â—…o_v the_o soul_n happiness_n like_v to_o that_o foolish_a â—…mperour_n that_o busy_v himself_o with_o catch_v â—…lies_n while_o other_o be_v busy_a to_o catch_v away_o be_v empire_n so_o fare_v it_o with_o fool_n or_o evil_a â—…ersons_n which_o be_v all_o one_o in_o scripture_n language_n they_o be_v busy_a in_o mind_v the_o riches_n â—…onours_n or_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n science_n false_o so_o call_v or_o notion_n of_o truth_n crotâ—…hets_n and_o conceit_n elegancy_n of_o phrase_n and_o â—…peech_n and_o such_o thing_n while_o remain_v â—…gnorant_a of_o the_o truth_n and_o not_o set_v their_o mind_n to_o the_o thing_n of_o eternal_a life_n satan_n â—…atches_v away_o their_o soul_n and_o eternal_a life_n from_o they_o even_o while_o they_o set_v not_o their_o â—…earts_n to_o seek_v and_o get_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o obey_v his_o heavenly_a call_v and_o counsel_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o exercise_n and_o practice_v of_o these_o thing_n that_o be_v well-pleasing_a in_o his_o sight_n but_o they_o that_o be_v true_o wise_a person_n be_v renew_v in_o some_o measure_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n so_o as_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n be_v take_v with_o and_o their_o mind_n be_v exercise_v about_o the_o thing_n which_o they_o see_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o god_n to_o be_v excellent_a and_o glorious_a they_o be_v mind_v the_o spirit_n and_o thâ—…_n thing_n thereof_o which_o be_v life_n and_o peace_n
their_o heart_n be_v through_o the_o force_n anâ—…_n power_n of_o the_o light_n shine_v into_o their_o heart_n turn_v from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o tâ—…_n power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o inheritanâ—…_n among_o the_o sanctify_a by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n roman_n 8.7_o act_n 26.18_o thus_o it_o be_v say_v tâ—…_n heart_n of_o he_o that_o have_v understanding_n that_o have_v receive_v and_o retain_v a_o right_a judgement_n and_o so_o be_v true_o wise_a seek_v knowledge_n prov._n 15.14_o wise_a man_n see_v such_o a_o excellency_n in_o wisdom_n as_o they_o mind_v how_o 〈◊〉_d obtain_v it_o such_o a_o excellency_n in_o the_o knowledâ—…_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n and_o his_o favour_n through_o he_o as_o all_o other_o thing_n be_v far_o below_o they_o in_o their_o esteem_v and_o so_o in_o thâ—…_n exercise_v of_o their_o mind_n and_o thought_n aboâ—…_n they_o yea_o they_o be_v loss_n and_o dross_n with_o theâ—…_n in_o comparison_n of_o those_o rich_a jewel_n and_o thaâ—…_n pearl_n of_o great_a price_n discern_v by_o they_o phâ—…_n lip_n 3.9_o perceive_v their_o own_o want_n of_o thoâ—…_n heavenly_a thing_n as_o well_o as_o the_o worth_a anâ—…_n advantage_n of_o they_o it_o draw_v their_o mind_n from_o all_o other_o matter_n to_o think_v of_o and_o desire_n after_o they_o and_o indeed_o as_o we_o inâ—…mated_v above_o this_o be_v one_o part_n of_o a_o righâ—…_n judgement_n to_o understand_v ourselves_o thâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v wise_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n there_o be_v more_o hope_n of_o a_o fool_n a_o mere_a ignorant_a person_n than_o of_o he_o prov._n 26.12_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n that_o think_v himself_o rich_a and_o increase_v with_o good_n and_o that_o he_o want_v nothing_o and_o know_v not_o â—…hat_o he_o be_v wretched_a miserable_a poor_a blind_a â—…nd_n naked_a little_o mind_v the_o get_v the_o â—…rue_a riches_n the_o gold_n try_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o â—…rue_a cover_n for_o our_o nakedness_n the_o white_a â—…ayment_n of_o the_o righteousness_n that_o be_v of_o god_n by_o â—…he_a faith_n of_o jesus_n rev._n 3.16_o 17_o 18._o the_o full_a soul_n loathe_v the_o honey_n comb_n but_o to_o the_o empty_a soul_n that_o see_v its_o own_o emptiness_n and_o feel_v its_o â—…ants_n every_o bitter_a thing_n be_v sweet_a prov._n 27.7_o this_o be_v the_o right_a judgement_n in_o the_o true_o wise_a 〈◊〉_d judge_v of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v infinite_o full_a and_o â—…l-sufficient_a of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v infinite_o excellent_a and_o precious_a and_o god_n in_o he_o â—…finitly_o good_a love_a and_o gracious_a but_o 〈◊〉_d ourselves_o and_o of_o all_o other_o thing_n that_o â—…e_n and_o they_o be_v empty_a vain_a and_o unsatifâ—…ing_a creature_n and_o therefore_o their_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d on_o these_o thing_n how_o they_o may_v be_v partakâ—…s_n of_o the_o fullness_n in_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o as_o â—…ey_v receive_v thereof_o how_o to_o live_v to_o and_o â—…lorifie_v he_o and_o show_v forth_o his_o virtue_n â—…nd_v praise_n to_o other_o also_o for_o their_o salvatiâ—…n_n be_v low_o mind_v of_o and_o concern_v themselves_o and_o their_o own_o thing_n but_o admire_v and_o think_v high_o of_o the_o thing_n of_o christ_n yea_o and_o both_o these_o be_v join_v with_o 3._o a_o right_a choice_n the_o wise_a man_n do_v not_o only_o see_v the_o good_a and_o discern_v between_o it_o and_o the_o evil_n but_o he_o also_o choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a he_o not_o only_o seeht_v and_o think_v that_o the_o instruction_n of_o wisdom_n iâ—…_n better_o than_o silver_n and_o that_o knowledge_n iâ—…_n better_o than_o choice_n gold_n but_o he_o also_o receiveâ—…_n instruction_n and_o not_o silver_n and_o knowledge_n rather_o than_o choice_n gold_n prov._n 8.10_o he_o not_o only_o see_v that_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n be_v pearl_n of_o great_a price_n to_o be_v prefer_v far_o above_o all_o thing_n else_o but_o with_o the_o wise_a merchant_n he_o lais_fw-fr hold_v of_o it_o and_o make_v it_o he_o or_o with_o the_o apostle_n panl_n cowt_v all_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d loss_n and_o dung_n that_o he_o may_v win_v christ_n philip_n 3.8_o 9_o matt._n 13.45_o a_o fool_n or_o simpâ—…_n person_n not_o discern_v between_o thing_n thâ—…_n worth_a of_o the_o one_o and_o worthlesness_n in_o thâ—…_n other_o choose_v by_o some_o outward_a show_n 〈◊〉_d appearance_n fancy_n or_o affection_n pleasaâ—…_n taste_n or_o delightfulness_n to_o the_o sense_n he_o receive_v silver_n and_o not_o instruction_n and_o goâ—…_n rather_o than_o the_o heavenly_a knowledge_n bâ—…_n cause_n he_o know_v not_o the_o worth_n thereof_o hâ—…_n be_v for_o the_o barley_n corn_n with_o the_o dung-hâ—…_a cock_n in_o the_o fable_n or_o for_o the_o mire_n and_o diâ—…_n with_o the_o swine_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o pea_n and_o jewel_n heavenly_a thing_n suit_v not_o his_o â—…alate_n they_o be_v far_o above_o out_o of_o his_o sight_n 〈◊〉_d as_o he_o discern_v not_o either_o their_o true_a beauty_n or_o real_a magnitude_n they_o seem_v to_o he_o as_o â—…e_v star_n do_v to_o our_o sight_n of_o far_o lesser_a quanâ—…ty_n and_o magnitude_n than_o the_o hill_n and_o fountain_n of_o the_o earth_n wisdom_n be_v too_o high_a 〈◊〉_d a_o fool_n prov._n 24.7_o the_o natural_a man_n reâ—…ives_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o make_v â—…t_v they_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o choice_n for_o â—…y_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o neither_o can_v he_o â—…ow_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v 〈◊〉_d but_o he_o that_o be_v spiritual_a the_o true_o wise_a â—…an_n discern_v all_o thing_n 1_o cor._n 2.14_o 15._o â—…d_n therefore_o he_o also_o choose_v judicious_o â—…th_v as_o to_o the_o end_n and_o mean_n he_o make_v â—…d_v and_o christ_n his_o ultimate_a and_o high_a â—…d_n his_o chief_a desire_n and_o good_a he_o halt_v 〈◊〉_d between_o god_n and_o baal_n but_o say_v of_o the_o â—…rd_n he_o be_v my_o rock_n my_o fortress_n my_o god_n he_o will_v i_o trust_v psal_n 91.2_o and_o he_o choose_v â—…d_v his_o hold_n on_o the_o direct_a way_n and_o mean_v the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n he_o say_v one_o â—…g_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o i_o will_v 〈◊〉_d after_o that_o i_o may_v dwell_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o â—…rd_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n to_o behold_v the_o â—…uty_n or_o delight_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o inquire_v his_o holy_a temple_n he_o know_v god_n be_v to_o be_v â—…nd_v in_o his_o own_o house_n in_o christ_n je_fw-fr 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o or_o among_o they_o that_o be_v unite_v in_o heart_n and_o spirit_n with_o he_o his_o true_a and_o true_o holy_a church_n and_o therefore_o he_o choose_v acquaintance_n with_o they_o and_o resolve_v therâ—…_n to_o seek_v after_o and_o wait_v for_o he_o he_o knowâ—…_n his_o dwell_a place_n be_v in_o zion_n and_o therefore_o he_o set_v his_o face_n thitherward_o and_o choose_v thâ—…_n way_n thereto_o to_o walk_v therein_o thus_o dauâ—…_n say_v also_o i_o have_v choose_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n thâ—…_n judgement_n have_v i_o set_v before_o i_o i_o have_v stuâ—…_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n etc._n etc._n and_o thy_o testimoniâ—…_n have_v i_o take_v as_o a_o heritage_n for_o ever_o for_o thâ—…_n be_v the_o joy_n and_o the_o rejoice_n of_o my_o heart_n psaâ—…_n 119.30_o 31_o 111._o a_o simple_a man_n or_o sinâ—…_n fool_n may_v sometime_o see_v and_o be_v convincâ—…_n in_o his_o judgement_n that_o there_o be_v a_o betterneâ—…_n in_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o in_o tâ—…_n knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n than_o in_o othâ—…_n thing_n a_o betterness_n in_o wisdom_n than_o in_o 〈◊〉_d the_o riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n bâ—…_n yet_o because_o there_o be_v a_o easiness_n in_o the_o acqâ—…ring_a these_o or_o a_o present_a sensual_a delight_n be_v find_v in_o they_o whereas_o in_o the_o way_n the_o other_o there_o be_v something_o of_o difficuâ—…_n and_o appear_a danger_n and_o a_o remoteness_n the_o good_a in_o they_o from_o the_o present_a seâ—…_n sight_n or_o feel_v the_o way_n narrow_a and_o gate_n straight_o that_o lead_v to_o life_n whereas_o way_n of_o flesh_n and_o world_n be_v broad_a and_o gate_n to_o those_o enjoyment_n wide_a and_o eaâ—…_n therefore_o he_o choose_v the_o worse_a part_n â—…her_o to_o gratify_v his_o sense_n and_o sensual_a lust_n â—…nd_v appetite_n than_o to_o take_v pain_n to_o obtain_v â—…hose_v far_o better_a spiritual_a enjoyment_n like_o â—…at_a wicked_a queen_n that_o cry_v out_o video_fw-la meliora_fw-la proboque_fw-la deteriorâ—…_n sequor_fw-la i_o see_v and_o do_v approve_v the_o better_a thing_n follow_v the_o worse_a if_o it_o pleasure_n bring_v thus_o it_o be_v with_o man_n in_o who_o judgement_n â—…th_v not_o
merchandise_n whereof_o be_v better_a than_o the_o merchaudise_n of_o silver_n and_o the_o gain_n whereof_o be_v better_a than_o fine_a gold_n that_o be_v more_o precious_a than_o ruby_n and_o so_o excellent_a that_o all_o the_o thing_n that_o a_o man_n can_v desire_v be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o she_o in_o her_o right_a hand_n be_v length_n of_o day_n and_o in_o her_o left_a hand_n riches_n and_o honour_n her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o all_o her_o path_n peace_n she_o be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n to_o they_o that_o lie_v hold_v upon_o her_o happy_a be_v every_o one_o that_o retain_v she_o prov._n 3.13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o for_o they_o that_o be_v wise_a with_o this_o wisdom_n shall_v shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n for_o ever_o and_o eveâ—…_n other_o wisdom_n worldly_a and_o humane_a literature_n may_v make_v a_o man_n shine_v for_o a_o time_n nay_o sometime_o through_o many_o age_n likâ—…_n some_o candle_n and_o torch_n that_o have_v the_o thief_n as_o they_o call_v they_o in_o they_o the_o strong_a scent_n and_o stink_a smoke_n belong_v to_o they_o as_o in_o the_o heathen_a poet_n and_o philosopher_n and_o divers_a heathen-christian_a may_v be_v see_v but_o it_o be_v this_o heavenly_a wisdoâ—…_n only_o that_o will_v advance_v a_o man_n on_o high_a aâ—…_n make_v he_o shine_v most_o pure_o bright_o aâ—…_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o envy_n and_o for_o ever_o 〈◊〉_d the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o wise_a have_v such_o happiness_n entail_v upon_o they_o as_o may_v render_v it_o evident_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v believe_v that_o wisdom_n be_v the_o principal_a thing_n proverb_n 4.7_o it_o may_v in_o the_o next_o place_n use_v 2._o exhort_v we_o all_o to_o get_v wisdom_n get_v understanding_n yea_o above_o all_o thing_n &_o with_o all_o get_n to_o get_v this_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v of_o the_o number_n and_o company_n of_o these_o wise_a man_n who_o shall_v obtain_v such_o excellent_a glory_n such_o a_o happy_a portion_n and_o sure_o it_o be_v not_o a_o thing_n impossible_a to_o get_v this_o wisdom_n for_o then_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v not_o exhort_v we_o to_o go_v about_o it_o let_v there_o be_v but_o a_o earnest_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n after_o it_o according_a to_o god_n direction_n give_v we_o thereabouts_o and_o god_n that_o be_v ready_a to_o give_v it_o yea_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o and_o upbraid_v not_o will_v give_v it_o to_o we_o james_n 1.5_o labour_v we_o then_o for_o that_o meat_n that_o endure_v to_o everlasting_a life_n which_o the_o son_n of_o man_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o so_o labour_v for_o it_o for_o he_o have_v god_n even_o the_o father_n seal_v john_n 6.27_o fool_n and_o scorner_n and_o all_o be_v call_v to_o it_o to_o look_v after_o it_o and_o promise_n be_v make_v of_o god_n that_o â—…n_o obey_v his_o call_n and_o counsel_n thereabouts_o they_o shall_v have_v it_o give_v they_o to_o â—…hat_o end_n that_o we_o may_v have_v it_o do_v god_n â—…end_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n his_o word_n and_o wisdom_n both_o to_o take_v out_o of_o the_o way_n that_o which_o hinder_v its_o communication_n to_o we_o and_o have_v do_v that_o to_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o it_o and_o to_o that_o end_n have_v he_o put_v his_o spirit_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v bring_v forth_o judgement_n to_o we_o though_o barbarous_a and_o brutish_a gentile_n natural_o and_o thereby_o make_v we_o wise_a to_o salvation_n and_o he_o that_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o this_o wisdom_n also_o rom._n 8.32_o yea_o and_o christ_n come_v forth_o from_o god_n to_o that_o purpose_n to_o set_v on_o foot_n the_o preach_n of_o that_o word_n wherethrough_a that_o heavenly_a wisdom_n may_v be_v obtain_v and_o be_v ascend_v up_o on_o high_a and_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o spirit_n of_o counselâ—…_n and_o may_v the_o spirit_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o have_v give_v forth_o this_o spirit_n also_o and_o thereby_o make_v know_v the_o heavenly_a word_n wherethrough_a this_o excellent_a wisdom_n be_v convey_v and_o may_v be_v receive_v and_o all_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v wise_a so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v despair_v of_o no_o not_o by_o the_o most_o simple_a and_o foolish_a but_o hopeful_o and_o believe_o to_o be_v seek_v for_o and_o endeavour_v after_o by_o we_o in_o and_o for_o worldly_a matter_n and_o earthy_a advantage_n man_n may_v possible_o weary_v themselves_o in_o the_o very_a fire_n for_o nought_o and_o labour_n in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n but_o look_v after_o this_o we_o shall_v neither_o labour_v in_o vain_a for_o god_n have_v not_o say_v to_o the_o house_n of_o jacob_n seek_v you_o i_o in_o vain_a he_o the_o lord_n speak_v righteousness_n and_o declare_v thing_n that_o be_v right_a and_o he_o have_v say_v ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v seek_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o with_o reference_n to_o this_o heavenly_a commodity_n for_o every_o one_o that_o ask_v receive_v and_o he_o that_o seek_v find_v and_o to_o he_o that_o knock_v it_o shall_v be_v open_v isai_n 45.14_o mat._n 7.7_o 8._o nor_o be_v obtain_v shall_v we_o ever_o repent_v the_o labour_n and_o diligence_n we_o use_v for_o get_v it_o it_o be_v of_o that_o infinite_a price_n worth_a and_o benefit_n as_o the_o honey_n be_v good_a and_o the_o honeycomb_n be_v sweet_a to_o the_o taste_n so_o shall_v the_o knowledge_n of_o wisdom_n be_v unto_o thy_o soul_n when_o thou_o have_v find_v it_o than_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o reward_n and_o thy_o expectation_n shall_v not_o be_v cut_v off_o prov._n 24.13_o 14._o yea_o man_n know_v not_o the_o price_n thereof_o it_o can_v be_v value_v with_o the_o gold_n of_o ophir_n the_o precious_a onyx_n or_o the_o saphire_n the_o gold_n and_o crystal_n can_v equal_v it_o and_o the_o exchange_n of_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v for_o jewel_n or_o vessel_n of_o fine_a gold_n no_o mention_n shall_v be_v make_v of_o coral_n or_o of_o pearl_n for_o the_o price_n of_o wisdom_n be_v above_o ruby_n the_o topaz_n of_o ethiopia_n can_v equal_v it_o neither_o shall_v it_o be_v value_v with_o the_o â—…ure_a gold_n job_n 28.13_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o quest_n but_o as_o there_o follow_v where_o shall_v this_o wisdom_n be_v find_v and_o where_o be_v the_o place_n of_o understanding_n how_o shall_v we_o come_v by_o it_o or_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v to_o obtain_v it_o answ_n i_o may_v say_v while_o it_o be_v yet_o a_o day_n of_o grace_n as_o the_o wise_a virgin_n say_v unto_o the_o foolish_a go_v you_o to_o they_o that_o sell_v and_o buy_v for_o yourselves_o matt._n 25.9_o 1._o go_v to_o they_o that_o sell_v that_o be_v to_o jesus_n chriâ—…_n and_o to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o and_o among_o his_o people_n oâ—…_n church_n his_o house_n or_o temple_n for_o wisdom_n have_v build_v her_o house_n and_o hew_v out_o her_o seven_o pillar_n and_o there_o she_o have_v kill_v her_o sacrifice_n mingle_v her_o wine_n and_o furnish_v her_o table_n and_o she_o send_v out_o her_o maid_n or_o servant_n with_o who_o she_o and_o her_o spirit_n also_o go_v forth_o to_o caâ—…_n person_n in_o thither_o and_o she_o say_v to_o the_o simpâ—…_n turn_v in_o hither_o and_o to_o they_o that_o have_v no_o understanding_n come_v eat_v of_o my_o bread_n and_o drink_v 〈◊〉_d the_o wine_n that_o i_o have_v mingle_v prov._n 9_o 15_a 6._o ho_o every_o one_o that_o thirst_v come_v you_o to_o the_o water_n and_o he_o that_o have_v no_o money_n etc._n etc._n isa_n 55._o 〈◊〉_d and_o bless_a be_v he_o that_o hear_v her_o word_n watâ—…ing_v at_o her_o gate_n and_o wait_v at_o the_o post_n of_o â—…doors_n for_o whoso_o find_v she_o find_v life_n and_o 〈◊〉_d obtain_v favour_n of_o the_o lord_n prov._n 8.33_o 34_o 3â—…_n but_o take_v heed_n of_o other_o post_n go_v not_o to_o â—…thel_n nor_o enter_v into_o gilgal_n etc._n etc._n amos_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d seek_v by_o the_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o doctrine_n aâ—…_n ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n aâ—…_n not_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o other_o man_n precept_n or_o devise_n rom._n 9.31_o 32._o isai_n 29.13_o matt._n 15.8_o 9_o quest_n but_o how_o shall_v we_o know_v which_o be_v god_n house_n his_o church_n and_o belove_a people_n for_o many_o lie_v claim_v to_o that_o name_n and_o tit_o the_o church_n of_o
and_o late_o he_o find_v it_o thus_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 〈◊〉_d hebrew_n to_o give_v diligence_n so_o to_o know_v châ—…_n and_o god_n as_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o or_o attain_v to_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n to_o the_o end_n he_o adâ—…_n be_v not_o slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o those_o who_o thrâ—…_n faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n hebâ—…_n 11_o 12._o dij_fw-la laboribus_fw-la omne_fw-la vendunt_fw-la say_v heathen_n that_o be_v the_o god_n sell_v all_o thing_n to_o man_n for_o their_o labour_n as_o if_o that_o be_v all_o the_o price_n they_o require_v for_o they_o and_o there_o be_v some_o truth_n in_o it_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o only_a true_a god_n the_o price_n for_o which_o he_o sell_v to_o we_o as_o from_o we_o wisdom_n and_o its_o great_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n be_v a_o hearty_a love_n to_o it_o and_o a_o industrious_a labour_a to_o obtain_v it_o work_v as_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v but_o for_o that_o which_o endure_v to_o eternal_a life_n which_o the_o son_n of_o man_n will_v if_o we_o so_o do_v especial_o certain_o give_v we_o for_o he_o have_v god_n even_o the_o father_n seal_v set_v apart_o and_o authorise_a to_o that_o purpose_n john_n 6.27_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a here_o also_o make_v rich_a and_o bear_v rule_v when_o he_o that_o deal_v with_o a_o slack_a hand_n become_v poor_a and_o the_o slathful_a shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n prov._n 10.4_o &_o 12.24_o 5._o we_o must_v part_v with_o whatsoever_o way_n and_o practice_n be_v in_o itself_o sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n and_o doctrine_n will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n thus_o david_n who_o be_v make_v wise_a than_o his_o enemy_n and_o get_v more_o unâ—…erstanding_n than_o his_o teacher_n &_o than_o the_o antiâ—…ts_n because_o he_o meditate_a in_o god_n testimony_n â—…nd_v keep_v his_o precept_n and_o commandment_n â—…ells_v we_o that_o he_o refrain_v his_o foot_n from_o every_o â—…il_a way_n that_o he_o may_v keep_v god_n word_n and_o 〈◊〉_d get_v still_o more_o wisdom_n therethrough_a psal_n 19.98_o 99_o 100_o 101._o for_o indeed_o wisdom_n as_o be_v say_v wisd_v 1.4_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o a_o wicked_a or_o malicious_a soul_n nor_o where_o the_o body_n be_v subject_a to_o sin_n for_o it_o be_v a_o pure_a most_o holy_a influence_n from_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n and_o love_v not_o that_o which_o be_v filthy_a and_o unclean_a thence_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o beginning_n thereof_o because_o by_o it_o we_o depart_v from_o evil_n pride_n arrogance_n and_o the_o evil_a way_n and_o the_o froward_a mouth_n do_v wisdom_n hate_n prov._n 8.13_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o wise_a cleanse_v we_o ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 7.1_o lay_v aside_o all_o filthiness_n &_o superfluity_n of_o naughtiness_n receive_v with_o meekness_n the_o ingraff_v word_n the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n eccles_n 1.5_o which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v the_o soul_n jam_n 1.21_o and_o to_o add_v but_o one_o more_o 6._o last_o in_o a_o word_n we_o must_v deny_v ouâ—…selves_n take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v christ_n and_o therein_o forsake_v all_o that_o we_o have_v else_o wâ—…_n can_v be_v christ_n disciple_n and_o obtain_v thiâ—…_n heavenly_a gift_n mat._n 16.24_o luke_n 14_o 33â—…_n we_o must_v deny_v and_o forsake_v all_o our_o owâ—…_n thing_n cast_v they_o away_o as_o loss_n and_o duâ—…_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o ouâ—…_n lord_n jesus_n the_o true_a wisdom_n as_o all_o oâ—…_n own_o fleshly_a privilege_n and_o rejoice_n 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o know_v ourselves_o after_o they_o whâ—…_n there_o our_o fleshly_a birth_n or_o humane_a part_n 〈◊〉_d lation_n to_o such_o good_a and_o excellent_a persoâ—…_n admission_n to_o god_n church_n and_o ordinance_n so_o as_o not_o take_v up_o content_a that_o we_o have_v they_o yea_o our_o own_o righteousness_n after_o the_o law_n and_o our_o own_o best_a self_n attainment_n our_o wisdom_n carnal_a or_o fleshly_a understanding_n with_o all_o our_o own_o desire_n and_o design_n to_o gâ—…t_v ourselves_o or_o keep_v to_o ourselves_o the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n as_o any_o of_o they_o stand_v cross_a to_o or_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o as_o often_o or_o usual_o they_o be_v the_o get_n the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n lay_v down_o all_o ourselves_o conceit_n interest_n and_o purpose_n at_o his_o foot_n we_o must_v only_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n attend_v to_o know_v he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o gracious_a mind_n and_o will_n concern_v we_o and_o follow_v on_o after_o he_o therein_o patient_o bear_v and_o endure_v what_o ever_o thing_n cross_v to_o our_o say_a interest_n desire_n or_o design_n befall_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o so_o do_v we_o shall_v not_o fail_v of_o be_v true_o and_o indeed_o wise_a and_o do_v wise_o to_o salvation_n for_o good_a and_o upright_o be_v the_o lord_n therefore_o he_o prevent_o teach_v sinner_n in_o the_o way_n the_o meek_a he_o will_v by_o his_o follow_a grace_n guide_v in_o judgement_n the_o meek_a that_o hear_v his_o reproof_n and_o rebuke_n and_o take_v all_o well_o and_o yet_o yield_v up_o themselves_o to_o he_o to_o learn_v of_o he_o and_o follow_v he_o will_v he_o teach_v his_o way_n yea_o what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o will_v he_o teach_v the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v go_v his_o soul_n shall_v dwell_v at_o ease_n the_o secret_a of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o he_o will_v show_v they_o his_o covenant_n psal_n 25.11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o thus_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v make_v wise_a and_o obtain_v the_o happiness_n here_o speak_v of_o viz._n to_o shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n especial_o if_o also_o as_o wisdom_n will_v lead_v we_o to_o and_o direct_v we_o in_o that_o also_o we_o make_v it_o our_o business_n to_o make_v other_o wise_a by_o instruct_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v other_o to_o righteousness_n with_o reference_n to_o which_o branch_n as_o also_o to_o the_o other_o read_v of_o the_o word_n translate_v wise_a 2._o in_o the_o second_o place_n what_o have_v be_v note_v thereto_o we_o may_v further_o apply_v it_o sundry_a way_n as_o use_v 3._o 1._o to_o exhort_v and_o provoke_v such_o as_o have_v wisdom_n and_o be_v in_o any_o measure_n furnish_v with_o the_o heavenly_a talent_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o faithful_o in_o improve_n they_o and_o lay_v they_o out_o for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o also_o endeavour_v to_o their_o capacity_n and_o in_o the_o place_n god_n have_v set_v they_o and_o according_a to_o the_o instruction_n of_o his_o truth_n to_o make_v other_o wise_a and_o righteous_a in_o turn_v they_o from_o their_o sin_n error_n and_o disobedience_n to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o just_a one_o and_o to_o be_v earnest_n diligent_a and_o servant_n herein_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n know_v that_o their_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o they_o shall_v receive_v a_o good_a reward_n they_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 1_o cor._n 15.58_o and_o this_o be_v a_o point_n of_o wisdom_n also_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o he_o that_o win_v soul_n be_v wise_a prov._n 11.30_o quest_n but_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v or_o what_o course_n shall_v we_o take_v that_o we_o may_v turn_v other_o to_o righteousness_n and_o make_v they_o true_o wise_a answ_n i_o may_v say_v short_o from_o the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o his_o disciple_n and_o apostle_n 1._o let_v we_o retain_v the_o salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o â—…ts_n favour_n that_o we_o have_v receive_v of_o god_n in_o â—…nd_n by_o christ_n for_o christ_n disciple_n be_v the_o â—…alt_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o purge_v corruption_n from_o they_o and_o render_v they_o savoury_a unto_o god_n but_o if_o the_o salt_n have_v lose_v its_o savour_n wherewith_o â—…hall_v it_o be_v salt_v it_o be_v thenceforth_o good_a for_o noâ—…hing_n matt._n 5.13_o 14._o mark_v 9.5_o that_o be_v â—…et_v we_o have_v and_o hold_v fast_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o wisdom_n therein_o contain_v â—…nd_n convey_v to_o we_o with_o its_o reproof_n â—…f_a instruction_n so_o as_o we_o ourselves_o may_v be_v â—…ept_v in_o a_o awful_a fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o god_n â—…nd_v be_v sweet_a and_o clean_o in_o our_o speech_n and_o â—…arriage_n in_o the_o world_n and_o towards_o it_o that_o â—…e_o savour_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n ourselves_o â—…nd_v retain_v the_o savour_n of_o it_o in_o our_o own_o â—…earts_n may_v be_v
the_o world_n to_o condemn_v the_o world_n but_o that_o the_o world_n through_o he_o may_v be_v save_v he_o that_o believe_v on_o he_o be_v not_o condemn_v he_o that_o believe_v not_o be_v condemn_v already_o because_o he_o have_v not_o believe_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o condemnation_n that_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o man_n love_v darkness_n rather_o than_o light_v etc._n etc._n john_n 3.14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o like_a to_o which_o be_v the_o message_n send_v to_o the_o bid_a guest_n in_o the_o parable_n matt._n 22.4_o go_v teâ—â—_n they_o that_o be_v bid_v behold_v i_o have_v prepare_v my_o dinner_n my_o ox_n and_o fatling_n be_v kill_v and_o all_o thing_n be_v ready_a come_v you_o to_o the_o marriage_n whence_o we_o may_v as_o also_o from_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o 20_o 21._o prov._n 9_o 15_a 6._o observe_v that_o there_o be_v two_o main_a head_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o preach_v to_o be_v preach_v to_o man_n to_o turn_v they_o to_o god_n or_o to_o righteousness_n oâ—…_n of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v say_v to_o they_o and_o the_o ordeâ—…_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o say_v they_o viz._n 1._o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o love_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o sinner_n and_o what_o he_o have_v do_v and_o prepare_v for_o they_o for_o their_o welfare_n and_o happiness_n as_o that_o he_o have_v 1._o prepare_a a_o dinner_n for_o they_o a_o feast_n for_o all_o people_n isa_n 25.6_o for_o entertain_v they_o and_o make_v they_o happy_a and_o this_o in_o christ_n jesus_n as_o it_o be_v say_v this_o be_v the_o record_n that_o god_n have_v give_v of_o his_o son_n that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o even_a we_o mankind_n the_o same_o we_o that_o he_o command_v to_o believe_v 1_o joh._n 3.27_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n 1_o joh._n 5.21_o 2._o to_o that_o purpose_n make_v his_o son_n flesh_n and_o deliver_v he_o up_o to_o death_n for_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o 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belove_a son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v yet_o without_o strength_n ungodly_a sinner_n and_o enemy_n that_o he_o may_v be_v as_o a_o feast_n for_o we_o matter_n of_o hope_n and_o encouragement_n to_o confidence_n in_o god_n for_o we_o rom._n 5.6_o 7_o 8_o 10._o and_o 8.32_o see_v also_o 3._o that_o all_o thing_n be_v ready_a the_o fullness_n and_o every_o way_n sufficiency_n and_o perfect_a compleatness_n of_o the_o grace_n in_o christ_n for_o we_o both_o as_o to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o to_o the_o way_n both_z as_o to_o the_o give_v we_o full_a safety_n and_o satisfaction_n in_o the_o enjoyment_n and_o as_o to_o the_o provision_n for_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o meet_v to_o enjoy_v that_o end_n the_o end_n be_v eternal_a life_n a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o glory_n and_o this_o be_v ready_a in_o christ_n for_o we_o and_o to_o fit_v we_o for_o they_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n wash_v and_o sanctification_n the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o renew_v we_o and_o work_v all_o our_o work_n in_o we_o and_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o god_n in_o and_o upon_o we_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o in_o a_o word_n all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n be_v treasure_v up_o in_o he_o for_o we_o and_o he_o also_o and_o god_n in_o and_o by_o he_o ready_a to_o impart_v they_o to_o we_o nothing_o want_v in_o or_o with_o he_o only_a man_n want_v as_o to_o the_o accept_n but_o to_o move_v to_o that_o here_o be_v 2._o a_o gracious_a love_a invitation_n and_o provocation_n of_o man_n to_o accept_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n set_v before_o they_o and_o make_v ready_a for_o they_o and_o to_o accept_v it_o to_o purpose_n so_o as_o they_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o the_o enjoyment_n thereof_o come_v to_o the_o marriage_n come_v eat_v of_o my_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o the_o wine_n that_o i_o have_v mingle_v forsake_v the_o foolish_a and_o live_v and_o go_v in_o the_o way_n of_o understanding_n prov._n 9.5_o 6._o be_v you_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n yea_o we_o beseech_v you_o in_o christ_n stead_n as_o if_o god_n do_v beseech_v you_o by_o we_o be_v you_o reconcile_v etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 5.20_o wherein_o we_o have_v 1._o a_o evident_a signification_n that_o it_o be_v the_o bless_a gracious_a good_a will_n and_o love_a mind_n of_o god_n that_o man_n any_o or_o every_o man_n to_o who_o the_o call_n come_v shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o provision_n the_o simple_a and_o such_o as_o have_v no_o understanding_n he_o will_v have_v to_o come_v and_o eat_v every_o one_o that_o thirst_v and_o he_o that_o have_v no_o money_n nothing_o good_a or_o desirable_a in_o himself_o such_o as_o be_v not_o gracious_o thirst_v for_o christ_n but_o be_v lay_v out_o money_n for_o that_o that_o be_v not_o bread_n and_o labour_v for_o that_o that_o satisfy_v not_o yea_o he_o will_v have_v the_o wicked_a forsake_v their_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a their_o thought_n and_o turn_v to_o he_o and_o he_o will_v be_v gracious_a to_o they_o and_o abundant_o pardon_v they_o isai_n 55.1_o 2_o 7._o the_o poor_a the_o halt_n the_o maim_a and_o those_o in_o the_o highway_n and_o hedge_n the_o worst_a of_o man_n he_o will_v have_v they_o come_v to_o the_o supper_n prepare_v by_o he_o luk._n 14.21_o 23._o he_o will_v not_o that_o any_o shall_v perish_v but_o that_o all_o come_v to_o repentance_n 2_o peter_n 3.9_o will_v have_v all_o man_n save_v and_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n or_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 2.4_o have_v no_o pleasure_n at_o all_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o rather_o that_o they_o shall_v turn_v to_o he_o in_o his_o son_n and_o live_v ezechiel_n 33.11_o and_o 18.23_o 32._o and_o to_o that_o end_n he_o call_v and_o invite_v they_o from_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o sun_n to_o the_o go_v down_o of_o the_o same_o psal_n 50.1_o 2._o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n isaiah_n 45.22_o and_o wait_v with_o long_a patience_n upon_o they_o rom._n 2.4_o 5._o 2_o pet._n 3_o 9-15_a even_o to_o jezabel_n he_o give_v space_n to_o repent_v of_o her_o evil_a deed_n ren._n 2.21_o for_o christ_n stand_v at_o the_o door_n of_o man_n heart_n and_o knock_v and_o if_o any_o man_n hear_v his_o voice_n and_o open_a to_o he_o he_o will_v come_v in_o and_o sup_v with_o he_o etc._n etc._n rev._n 3.20_o yea_o and_o therefore_o he_o send_v and_o call_v again_o and_o again_o to_o man_n matt._n 22.3_o 4._o and_o 22.37_o and_o be_v angry_a with_o man_n for_o refuse_v to_o come_v matt._n 22.7_o prov._n 1.24_o 25_o 26_o etc._n etc._n 2._o that_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o come_v to_o and_o believe_v on_o christ_n for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o this_o grace_n and_o glory_n prepare_v in_o he_o because_o 1._o it_o be_v all_o treasure_v up_o in_o christ_n for_o we_o so_o as_o not_o to_o be_v enjoy_v or_o receive_v but_o in_o and_o with_o christ_n how_o shall_v not_o he_o with_o christ_n not_o apart_o from_o or_o without_o christ_n free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n rom._n 8.32_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n he_o that_o have_v the_o son_n have_v life_n and_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o son_n have_v not_o life_n 1_o joh._n 5.11_o 12._o the_o feast_n be_v prepare_v in_o wisdom_n house_n and_o she_o and_o her_o servant_n go_v forth_o to_o call_v man_n to_o it_o in_o the_o house_n but_o do_v not_o carry_v it_o out_o of_o the_o house_n to_o they_o to_o be_v eat_v in_o the_o street_n prov._n 9_o 15_a 6._o for_o man_n may_v not_o have_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o grace_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n in_o their_o
to_o he_o in_o this_o present_a world_n he_o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_v and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v â—…eaten_v with_o many_o stripe_n for_o to_o whosoever_o â—…uch_n be_v give_v of_o he_o shall_v be_v much_o require_v â—…nd_v to_o who_o man_n have_v commit_v much_o of_o he_o â—…hey_n will_v ask_v the_o more_o luk._n 12.47_o 48._o christ_n be_v not_o send_v of_o god_n neither_o come_v he_o into_o â—…he_a world_n nor_o have_v he_o send_v forth_o his_o spirit_n â—…nd_v fit_v and_o furnish_v servant_n of_o he_o and_o send_v they_o into_o the_o world_n and_o give_v forth_o his_o word_n and_o doctrine_n and_o the_o light_n of_o his_o son_n and_o servant_n holy_a conversation_n to_o such_o end_n that_o we_o may_v only_o have_v our_o brain_n fill_v with_o better_a and_o right_a speculation_n or_o our_o tongue_n tip_v with_o fine_a and_o right_a language_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v bow_v to_o he_o with_o our_o knee_n and_o honour_v he_o with_o our_o lip_n and_o cry_v lord_n lord_n and_o jangle_n and_o wrangle_v and_o make_v a_o noise_n bustle_z and_o bluster_v in_o the_o world_n about_o opinion_n and_o form_n of_o worship_n while_o still_o we_o remain_v in_o heart_n and_o life_n covetous_a proud_a ambitious_a vainglorious_a unjust_a and_o wicked_a but_o his_o great_a end_n in_o all_o this_o and_o the_o great_a end_n we_o be_v to_o pursue_v in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o they_o all_o and_o the_o use_n we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o they_o be_v and_o be_v our_o be_v redeem_v from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v to_o be_v to_o christ_n a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n tit._n 2.14_o oh_o let_v we_o look_v diligent_o that_o we_o neither_o fail_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n nor_o receive_v it_o in_o vain_a but_o so_o as_o we_o may_v have_v it_o so_o effectual_o in_o our_o heart_n prevail_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v forth_o its_o fruit_n in_o we_o that_o we_o may_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n beâ—…_n make_v wise_a to_o salvation_n a_o righteous_a people_n aâ—…_n branch_n of_o god_n plant_v the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v isai_n 60.21_o 3._o this_o also_o with_o reference_n to_o both_o it_o be_v branch_n use_v 6._o may_v administer_v diverse_a reproof_n as_o 1._o to_o such_o as_o neglect_v wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o regard_v they_o not_o that_o seek_v other_o thing_n but_o seek_v not_o the_o lord_n that_o call_v and_o cry_v and_o lift_v up_o their_o voice_n for_o vanity_n and_o that_o that_o will_v not_o profit_v they_o for_o perish_a pleasure_n riches_n or_o honour_n but_o content_v themselves_o to_o be_v without_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n seek_v not_o god_n kingdom_n and_o his_o righteousness_n have_v a_o will_v to_o be_v rich_a and_o through_o the_o love_n of_o money_n fall_v into_o a_o temptation_n and_o a_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v they_o in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n and_o 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