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sick_a sacrifice_n mal._n 1.8_o god_n will_v not_o be_v thus_o serve_v 3._o from_o god_n acceptation_n 1._o abel_n offer_v to_o god_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o for_o this_o he_o 〈◊〉_d famous_a to_o all_o generation_n god_n honour_v they_o who_o honoâ—â—â—_n he_o though_o the_o world_n deride_v and_o malign_v they_o yet_o he_o wâ—â—â—_n procure_v they_o a_o name_n and_o memory_n in_o his_o church_n though_o theâ—â—_n be_v for_o a_o while_n overcloud_v with_o a_o storm_n yet_o their_o righteousness_n shall_v appear_v as_o the_o sun_n at_o midday_n 2._o it_o be_v not_o the_o applause_n or_o admiration_n of_o man_n but_o goâ—â—_n testimony_n and_o approbation_n which_o will_v yield_v solid_a comfort_n anâ—_n content_a the_o good_a word_n of_o man_n be_v as_o uncertain_a as_o themselves_o its_o hosanna_n to_o day_n crucify_v to_o morrow_n but_o he_o who_o receive_v honour_n from_o god_n hold_v it_o for_o eternity_n his_o testimonial_a hâ—_n letter_n patent_n be_v never_o out_o of_o 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suffering_n and_o make_v they_o accept_v for_o that_o sacrifice_n which_o jesus_n christ_n the_o first_o bear_v of_o every_o creature_n offer_v to_o god_n the_o father_n on_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o men._n neque_fw-la enem_n in_fw-la sacrificiis_fw-la quae_fw-la abel_n &_o cain_n primi_fw-la obtulerunt_fw-la munera_fw-la eorum_fw-la deus_fw-la sed_fw-la corda_fw-la iutuebatur_fw-la abel_n pacificus_fw-la &_o iustùs_fw-la dum_fw-la deo_fw-la sacrificat_fw-la innocenter_n docuit_fw-la &_o cateres_fw-la quando_fw-la ad_fw-la altar_n munus_fw-la offerunt_fw-la sâ—â—_n venire_fw-la cum_fw-la timore_fw-la dei_fw-la cum_fw-la simplici_fw-la cord_n cum_fw-la lege_fw-la justitia_fw-la cum_fw-la concerdiae_fw-la pace_fw-la cypr._n serm._n sext_n de_fw-fr orat._n domin_n 3d._o part_n which_o contain_v a_o prayer_n or_o meditation_n o_o eternal_a lord_n god_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n in_o hat_n light_n which_o be_v inaccessible_a yet_o admit_v thy_o sinful_a 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all_o on_o thou_o enjoy_v all_o in_o thou_o refer_v all_o
mercifulnesse_n not_o suffer_v his_o whole_a displeasure_n to_o arise_v and_o so_o long_o suspend_v the_o execution_n of_o his_o sentence_n he_o may_v bar_v the_o incorrigible_a refractory_a malignant_a of_o all_o excuse_n and_o shift_n both_o which_o reason_n be_v declare_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 2.4.5_o the_o judgement_n be_v unavoidable_a and_o the_o judge_v inexcusable_a for_o that_o the_o judgement_n be_v pass_v through_o their_o own_o default_n and_o for_o their_o contempt_n after_o process_n and_o issue_n o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o sleight_n or_o trifle_n with_o judgement_n but_o serious_o observe_v and_o apply_v they_o consider_v that_o his_o premonition_n and_o warning_n be_v give_v out_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o let_v not_o we_o by_o our_o security_n or_o contempt_n frustrate_v ourselves_o of_o those_o happiness_n and_o advantage_n which_o god_n have_v gracious_o consign_v they_o to_o we_o for_o our_o good_a he_o threaten_v before_o he_o punish_v that_o 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same_o â—â—nne_n at_o once_o melt_v butter_n and_o harden_v clay_n the_o same_o â—â—bstance_n of_o meat_n afford_v good_a nourishment_n to_o a_o vigorous_a body_n use_v become_v hurtful_a to_o a_o disease_a and_o it_o hold_v in_o religion_n â—â—e_v same_o mercy_n from_o god_n find_v different_a interpretation_n and_o â—â—es_n by_o different_a man_n the_o malicious_a jew_n blaspeme_v when_o â—â—mbled_v convert_v believe_v christ_n miracle_n they_o follow_v he_o 〈◊〉_d crucify_v he_o those_o follow_v he_o to_o obey_v he_o they_o to_o rebel_n against_o he_o these_o to_o submit_v to_o he_o if_o god_n bless_v a_o wicked_a â—â—an_z with_o temporal_a prosperity_n he_o turn_v this_o blessing_n into_o a_o â—urse_n abuse_v it_o to_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o some_o immoderate_a lust_n â—f_o a_o goly_a man_n receive_v the_o same_o portion_n he_o make_v a_o sanctify_a â—se_n of_o it_o employ_v it_o for_o his_o lord_n honour_n and_o his_o own_o preâ—ent_n and_o after_o advantage_n the_o one_o grow_v 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to_o abase_v and_o baffle_v majesty_n denounce_v sentence_n of_o woe_n against_o he_o for_o his_o impenitency_n and_o contempt_n he_o esteem_v no_o more_o of_o these_o than_o luther_n do_v of_o the_o pope_n bull_n to_o be_v bruta_fw-la fulmiva_fw-la mere_a scarecrow_n or_o a_o few_o idle_a worâ—â—_n to_o abuse_v the_o well-meaning_a simplicity_n of_o fool_n and_o child_n 〈◊〉_d let_v the_o same_o proposition_n of_o peace_n be_v tender_v to_o a_o righteous_a soul_n who_o by_o the_o prevalency_n of_o some_o lust_n have_v fall_v from_o 〈◊〉_d obedience_n he_o with_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n accept_v renew_v 〈◊〉_d vow_n and_o re-obligeth_a himself_o to_o a_o inviolable_a observance_n 〈◊〉_d all_o god_n decree_n and_o edict_n declare_v to_o he_o wrath_n against_o eveâ—â—_n soul_n that_o sin_v this_o dissolve_v he_o into_o humiliation_n and_o contrition_n of_o spirit_n make_v he_o cautious_a and_o timorous_a at_o any_o tiâ—â—_n after_o to_o offend_v god_n glorious_a majesty_n o_o then_o let_v we_o makeâ—â—_n sanctify_a use_n of_o all_o god_n dispensation_n of_o all_o his_o promise_n aâ—â—_n his_o threat_n this_o will_v distinguish_v we_o from_o the_o world_n and_o discoâ—â—_n unto_o ourselves_o the_o fincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n no_o safe_o no_o suâ—â—_n way_n of_o trial_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n then_o to_o observe_v what_o be_v 〈◊〉_d production_n of_o god_n deal_n upon_o our_o spirit_n what_o effect_n tâ—â—_n terror_n of_o his_o law_n the_o proposal_n of_o his_o gospel_n and_o the_o express_v of_o his_o love_n have_v wrought_v in_o we_o if_o they_o have_v pull_v down_o in_o we_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n if_o they_o have_v captivate_v eveâ—_n rebellious_a thought_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n if_o they_o have_v reduce_v and_o reform_v we_o that_o we_o fear_v to_o offend_v that_o we_o desire_v aâ—â—_n delight_n to_o please_v he_o then_o happy_a be_v the_o people_n which_o be_v in_o suâ—â—_n a_o case_n then_o bless_v be_v these_o people_n which_o have_v the_o lord_n fâ—â—_n their_o
god_n it_o be_v a_o infallible_a sign_n we_o be_v in_o christ_n we_o have_v trâ—â—_n faith_n as_o noah_n have_v who_o obey_v god_n order_n believe_v his_o prâ—mises_n fear_v his_o warning_n for_o these_o be_v the_o result_v of_o noah_n faith_n which_o first_o move_v he_o to_o fear_v and_o afterward_o to_o obey_v 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o lead_v i_o on_o to_o a_o further_a observation_n 5._o noah_n fear_v a_o most_o genuine_a and_o direct_a act_n of_o â—_z for_o that_o he_o fear_v the_o deluge_n at_o that_o distance_n proceed_v from_o his_o belief_n of_o the_o warning_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n beleeveâ—_n it_o not_o take_v not_o the_o warning_n hold_v it_o a_o superstition_n or_o a_o weakness_n or_o a_o madness_n to_o believe_v it_o and_o therefore_o they_o fear_v it_o not_o infidelity_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n faith_n the_o original_n of_o all_o piety_n and_o certain_o noah_n have_v a_o large_a measure_n of_o faith_n which_o coulâ—_n work_v this_o motion_n of_o spirit_n in_o he_o in_o opposition_n to_o all_o thâ—_n world_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o his_o natural_a infirmity_n that_o harâ—â—_n threat_v i_o will_v destroy_v might_n perhaps_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v he_o inâ—_n to_o a_o passion_n but_o then_o the_o protraction_n of_o the_o sentence_n aftâ—â—_n the_o prediction_n may_v easy_o have_v seduce_v and_o betray_v he_o into_o carelessness_n and_o forgetfulness_n as_o natural_o we_o have_v experiment_a â—â—ough_o we_o all_o know_v we_o must_v die_v yet_o all_o of_o we_o almost_o think_v and_o conceit_n with_o ourselves_o not_o yet_o not_o yet_o when_o there_o be_v yet_o dayâ—â—_n occasion_n of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n for_o tarde_fw-la quae_fw-la credita_fw-la laedunt_fw-la â—edimus_fw-la and_o then_o we_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o forget_v what_o please_v not_o â—â—sh_a and_o blood_n beside_o the_o disadvantage_n of_o time_n which_o eat_v â—â—t_n the_o memory_n of_o such_o prediction_n but_o noah_n faith_n time_n â—â—uld_v not_o devour_v will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o forget_v or_o be_v secure_a â—â—t_n like_o a_o faithful_a remembrancer_n put_v he_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o â—â—arning_n keep_v he_o in_o fear_n and_o expectation_n of_o the_o event_n and_o â—â—akes_v he_o both_o wise_a and_o active_a doubtless_o true_a faith_n and_o â—â—ue_a fear_n be_v compatible_a in_o the_o same_o subject_n noah_n believe_v â—â—erefore_o he_o fear_v and_o so_o all_o they_o who_o do_v believe_v do_v fear_n â—â—nd_v none_o true_o fear_v but_o they_o also_o believe_v not_o as_o the_o devil_n â—â—eleeve_v and_o tremble_v for_o they_o hate_v what_o they_o beeleeve_v and_o â—â—emble_v at_o but_o as_o god_n child_n who_o love_n and_o affect_v what_o they_o â—â—eleeve_v and_o fear_v and_o be_v always_o in_o conjunction_n with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n that_o son_n which_o be_v natural_a and_o ingenuous_a the_o more_o hope_n and_o assurance_n he_o have_v of_o his_o father_n â—â—vour_n which_o be_v the_o support_v of_o boldness_n the_o more_o reverent_o will_v he_o demean_v himself_o towards_o his_o father_n the_o more_o cautious_a and_o timorous_a to_o displease_v he_o and_o it_o be_v known_o exâ—â—erimented_a that_o where_o man_n chief_a hope_n and_o dependency_n â—â—es_n there_o they_o reserve_v their_o respect_n and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v which_o be_v the_o proper_a issue_n of_o fear_n from_o who_o we_o expect_v â—othing_v they_o we_o value_v not_o their_o displeasure_n we_o fear_v not_o â—ut_v on_o who_o we_o depend_v we_o fear_v to_o lose_v their_o favour_n and_o â—his_fw-la make_v we_o both_o ingenuous_a and_o diligent_a to_o preserve_v it_o the_o master_n of_o the_o sentence_n and_o with_o he_o general_o all_o the_o schoolman_n out_o of_o austin_n demonstrate_v this_o by_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o tender_a wife_n who_o both_o love_n and_o fear_v her_o husband_n â—eares_n his_o absence_n fear_v his_o displeasure_n fear_v the_o loss_n of_o his_o company_n respect_n and_o honour_n his_o presence_n and_o be_v solicitous_a to_o please_v he_o in_o every_o respect_n and_o so_o omnis_fw-la pius_fw-la solicit_v â—ius_fw-la for_o when_o i_o fear_v i_o fear_v he_o not_o as_o i_o fear_v a_o wild_a beast_n hate_v he_o and_o fly_v from_o he_o but_o i_o honour_v he_o as_o my_o naâ—â—_n rall_a superior_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d clem._n alexand._n l._n 〈◊〉_d strem._n for_o this_o fear_n be_v not_o a_o natural_a effect_n but_o a_o supernaturâ—_n habit_n a_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v 11.2_o opposite_a to_o hardneâ—â—_n of_o heart_n prov._n 28.14_o and_o be_v the_o great_a stay_n and_o strengthâ—â—_n religion_n that_o man_n neither_o irreverent_o and_o rude_o rush_v iâ—â—_n god_n presence_n in_o the_o office_n of_o his_o service_n as_o the_o horse_n rushâ—â—_n into_o the_o battle_n eccles_n 5.1.2_o nor_o careless_o neglect_v or_o neâ—genly_a perform_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o by_o fear_n we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d struct_v as_o the_o same_o clemens_n express_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o maâ—_n our_o address_n to_o god_n with_o reverence_n humility_n submissionâ—_n affection_n or_o devotion_n of_o spirit_n then_o we_o true_o worship_v and_o seâ—â—_n god_n when_o we_o fear_v he_o insomuch_o that_o his_o worship_n and_o 〈◊〉_d fear_v be_v the_o same_o es_fw-ge 29.13_o mat._n 15.9_o if_o god_n have_v not_o 〈◊〉_d his_o fear_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n they_o will_v hâ—â—_n have_v no_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n and_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o not_o pâ—â—_n form_n to_o he_o if_o any_o none_o but_o dull_a and_o flat_a service_n heâ—â—_n david_n resolution_n psal_n 5.7_o and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o thâ—â—_n who_o i_o presume_v none_o can_v be_v more_o bold_a with_o god_n the_o fathâ—â—_n present_v his_o prayer_n and_o be_v hear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 5._o â—_o for_o his_o piety_n or_o that_o he_o be_v affect_v with_o fear_n and_o it_o be_v the_o observation_n of_o learned_a camerarius_fw-la on_o these_o word_n certain_o qui_fw-la 〈◊〉_d metuunt_fw-la neque_fw-la precantur_fw-la neque_fw-la inter_fw-la precandum_fw-la exclamanâ—â—_n and_o lectantius_fw-la be_v full_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n lib._n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la dei_fw-la capâ—â—_n quomodo_n say_v he_o ipsa_fw-la religio_fw-la sine_fw-la metu_fw-la teneri_fw-la aut_fw-la custediae_fw-la poteâ—â—_n quod_fw-la enim_fw-la non_fw-la metuitur_fw-la contemnitur_fw-la quod_fw-la contemnitur_fw-la utiqâ—â—_n non_fw-la colitur_fw-la and_o the_o apostle_n resolve_v we_o if_o our_o latria_fw-la worshâ—â—_n of_o god_n be_v acceptable_a it_o must_v be_v do_v with_o reverence_n aâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d again_o godly_a fear_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v subjoin_v pâ—â—_n our_o god_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 12.28.29_o o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o provoâ—â—_n he_o to_o jealousy_n not_o slubber_v over_o his_o service_n nor_o throng_v inâ—â—_n his_o holy_a assembly_n rude_o and_o undecent_o nor_o behave_v our_o selusi_n irreverent_o but_o let_v we_o sad_o remember_v that_o this_o god_n whâ—â—_n we_o serve_v he_o and_o he_o only_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o therefore_o thâ—â—_n we_o offer_v no_o service_n present_v no_o suit_n tender_v no_o duty_n but_o wiâ—â—_n bow_v heart_n break_a spirit_n and_o humble_v soul_n this_o oâ—â—_n fear_n have_v a_o special_a influence_n not_o only_o in_o our_o service_n of_o goâ—_n but_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n gen._n 20.11_o it_o preserve_v 〈◊〉_d from_o apostasy_n from_o schism_n and_o uncharitableness_n which_o we_o â—â—ay_v safe_o conclude_v from_o that_o remarkable_a passage_n jer._n 32.39.40_o i_o will_v put_v etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v thus_o interpret_v by_o aug._n de_fw-la bona_fw-la pierce_v â—ap_n 2._o talis_fw-la &_o tantus_fw-la erit_fw-la timor_fw-la meus_fw-la quem_fw-la dabo_fw-la in_o cor_fw-la eorum_fw-la â—t_a perseveranter_fw-la &_o mihi_fw-la adhaereant_fw-la hence_o saint_n cyprian_n l._n 2._o ep_v 2._o call_v it_o fidelis_fw-la innocentiae_fw-la custos_fw-la and_o the_o psalmist_n intimate_v thus_o much_o psal_n 36.1.2_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a â—ith_n that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o his_o eye_n hence_o the_o school_n resolve_v in_o tantum_fw-la timemus_fw-la in_fw-la quantum_fw-la amamus_fw-la as_o our_o love_n be_v perfect_v so_o be_v our_o fear_n and_o as_o our_o love_n shall_v last_v when_o our_o faith_n shall_v cease_v so_o our_o fear_n shall_v endure_v which_o they_o gather_v from_o psal_n 19.9_o here_o we_o live_v by_o love_n and_o hope_n and_o because_o we_o love_v therefore_o we_o respect_v because_o we_o hope_v for_o good_a from_o god_n therefore_o we_o fear_v he_o lest_o by_o neglect_n of_o he_o we_o â—â—se_v that_o good_a we_o expect_v from_o he_o and_o hereafter_o our_o fear_n of_o he_o shall_v accompany_v our_o love_n and_o be_v complete_v with_o it_o even_o â—he_v holy_a angel_n all_o his_o saint_n which_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v shall_v fear_v he_o to_o all_o eternity_n non_fw-la quidem_fw-la secundum_fw-la eum_fw-la actum_fw-la quo_fw-la
meâ—uitur_fw-la vel_fw-la offensa_fw-la dei_fw-la vel_fw-la separatio_fw-la a_o deo_fw-la sed_fw-la secundum_fw-la actum_fw-la quendam_fw-la reverentiae_fw-la ortae_fw-la ex_fw-la consideratione_n ejus_fw-la majestatis_fw-la estius_fw-la l._n 3._o send_v do_v 34._o but_o not_o only_o his_o presence_n and_o majesty_n but_o also_o his_o threat_n and_o judgement_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v a_o believer_n without_o any_o contradiction_n to_o his_o confidence_n or_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n when_o his_o judgement_n be_v abroad_o his_o wrath_n burn_v like_o fire_n as_o noah_n be_v so_o he_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v move_v with_o fear_n even_o god_n power_n his_o justice_n and_o wrath_n ought_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o he_o to_o be_v fear_v for_o his_o wrath_n a_o evident_a proof_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o our_o saviour_n warning_n to_o his_o disciple_n luke_n 12.4.5_o and_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o my_o friend_n even_o to_o you_o under_o this_o capacity_n and_o consideration_n as_o my_o friend_n be_v not_o afraid_a etc._n etc._n and_o hereupon_o aug._n tr_fw-la 41._o in_o joh._n exhort_v si_fw-la non_fw-la potes_fw-la amare_fw-la justitiam_fw-la time_n vel_fw-la poenam_fw-la ut_fw-la pervenias_fw-la ad_fw-la amandum_fw-la justitiam_fw-la and_o clemen_n alexand._n l._n 2._o strom._n give_v a_o reason_n when_o we_o will_v fly_v â—ut_v and_o the_o best_a and_o most_o faithful_a be_v sometime_o too_o extravagant_a and_o neither_o reason_n nor_o advice_n reduce_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fear_n will_v tame_v and_o subdue_v even_o as_o fire_n melt_v wax_n and_o make_v it_o apt_a to_o receive_v any_o shape_n or_o impression_n so_o fear_n mollify_v our_o spirit_n soften_v our_o harden_a heart_n and_o so_o make_v they_o capable_a of_o the_o image_n and_o impress_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o her_o i_n think_v solomon_n character_n of_o a_o wise_a man_n and_o a_o fool_n iâ—_n very_o observable_a prov._n 14.16_o a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a but_o the_o fool_n rage_v and_o be_v confident_a so_o much_o difference_n be_v there_o betwixt_o he_o that_o fear_v and_o he_o that_o fear_v not_o as_o there_o be_v betwixt_o a_o confident_a fool_n that_o have_v a_o strong_a sancy_n he_o believe_v and_o upon_o that_o account_n rage_v and_o vapore_v but_o have_v no_o ground_n for_o his_o confidence_n and_o belief_n and_o a_o so_o be_v discreet_a man_n who_o walk_v circumspect_o take_v a_o care_n and_o make_v a_o conscience_n of_o his_o way_n and_o dare_v not_o touch_v a_o accurse_a thing_n and_o hereupon_o in_o scripture_n we_o read_v of_o tremble_v at_o god_n word_n isay_n 66.2_o of_o be_v afraid_a of_o his_o judgement_n psal_n 110.120_o and_o that_o expression_n jer._n 26.19_o do_v he_o not_o fear_v the_o lord_n aâ—â—_n beseech_v he_o they_o be_v best_a prepare_v to_o seek_v who_o fear_v he_o and_o that_o other_o connaxion_n zeph._n 3.7_o sure_o thou_o will_v fear_v i_o thou_o will_v receive_v instruction_n fear_n remove_v precipitancy_n anâ—_n inadvertency_n cut_v off_o carelessness_n and_o security_n it_o be_v the_o beginning_n that_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o wisdom_n the_o introduction_n to_o wisdom_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o nursery_n of_o wisdom_n as_o clemens_n alexand._n style_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o aristotle_n it_o make_v man_n serious_a and_o consider_v ingenuous_a to_o invent_v and_o diligent_a to_o use_v all_o mean_n of_o instruction_n and_o therefore_o paen_n direct_v his_o speech_n deliver_v his_o instruction_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n act_v 13.16_o you_o that_o fear_v god_n give_v audience_n proud_a cerelesse_a fearless_a hearer_n will_v be_v but_o unprofitable_a liver_n this_o word_n of_o salvation_n which_o he_o preach_v be_v send_v to_o such_o act_n 13.26_o and_o so_o clemens_n style_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o previous_a disposition_n to_o grace_n but_o most_o full_a to_o this_o purpose_n be_v that_o habb_n 3.16_o when_o i_o hear_v my_o 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day_n of_o judgement_n and_o psalm_n 76._o a_o prayer_n that_o we_o may_v fear_v god_n judgement_n and_o not_o to_o be_v move_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o man_n and_o therefore_o also_o be_v we_o warn_v to_o remember_v lot_n wife_n luke_n 17.32_o but_o that_o which_o clear_v all_o and_o make_v the_o observation_n undeniable_a be_v the_o example_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n upon_o who_o a_o example_n of_o god_n justice_n so_o wrought_v that_o it_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o panic_n fear_n for_o so_o run_v the_o record_n great_a fear_n come_v upon_o all_o the_o church_n and_o upon_o etc._n etc._n act_v 5.11_o o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o dare_v to_o offend_v god_n in_o a_o presumption_n of_o his_o mercy_n let_v we_o fear_v to_o offend_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o justice_n soli_fw-la silij_fw-la irae_fw-la iram_fw-la non_fw-la sentiunt_fw-la say_v hierome_n none_o but_o the_o son_n of_o wrath_n be_v insensible_a of_o wrath_n let_v we_o not_o dally_v with_o god_n judgement_n or_o in_o a_o vain_a fancy_n persuade_v ourselves_o sure_o the_o bitterness_n be_v past_a but_o let_v we_o serious_o remember_v and_o observe_v they_o whether_o express_v in_o his_o word_n or_o declare_v in_o his_o work_n of_o providence_n and_o if_o it_o shall_v please_v he_o to_o punish_v we_o and_o show_v his_o displeasure_n by_o public_a calamity_n and_o distraction_n and_o by_o personal_a suffering_n o_o then_o let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o religious_o fear_v he_o and_o then_o none_o of_o those_o evil_n shall_v move_v or_o disquiet_v we_o to_o fear_v poverty_n banishment_n imprisonment_n or_o death_n itself_o imbecilis_fw-la est_fw-la animi_fw-la qui_fw-la vero_fw-la deum_fw-la metuit_fw-la illa_fw-la universa_fw-la non_fw-la metuit_fw-la lact._n l._n 6._o c._n 15.17_o no_o sorrow_n or_o sadness_n shall_v perplex_v we_o no_o contingency_n nor_o temporal_a infelicity_n distract_v or_o disturb_v we_o no_o humane_a policy_n or_o power_n affright_v or_o dismay_v we_o but_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n will_v strengthen_v we_o relieve_v we_o against_o all_o humane_a worldly_a carnal_a fear_n and_o either_o expel_v they_o or_o moderate_v they_o be_v 8.12.13_o psal_n 46.1.2.3_o 4._o it_o will_v make_v we_o wise_a to_o prevent_v danger_n to_o provide_v mean_n of_o safety_n before_o destruction_n come_v o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o be_v like_o the_o world_n in_o noah_n time_n drown_v in_o security_n before_o the_o deluge_n overwhelm_v they_o nor_o like_o lot_n son_n gen._n 19_o 14._o or_o like_o those_o in_o zeph._n 1.12_o or_o gedalia_n not_o believe_v or_o fear_v till_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o woeful_a effect_n of_o our_o disbeliefe_n and_o security_n the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n and_o his_o eternal_a vengeance_n seize_v on_o and_o surprise_v we_o jer._n 40.14.14_o but_o let_v we_o as_o noah_n observe_v god_n warning_n and_o threat_n let_v we_o believe_v then_o and_o ponder_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o sincere_a resolution_n of_o obedience_n fly_v from_o eternal_a wrath_n provide_v for_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o then_o our_o faith_n and_o fear_n shall_v be_v recompense_v as_o noah_n be_v when_o the_o world_n of_o ungodly_a impenitent_n shall_v be_v destroy_v we_o be_v in_o the_o ark_n of_o christ_n church_n shall_v be_v save_v this_o be_v noaks_n policy_n he_o fear_v and_o therefore_o seek_v a_o way_n for_o deliverance_n and_o preservation_n and_o therefore_o prepare_v a_o ark_n which_o be_v a_o consequent_a of_o his_o feareâ—_n and_o another_o effect_n of_o his_o faith_n 6._o god_n warn_v noah_n to_o build_v and_o noah_n prepare_v a_o arkeâ—_n to_o preserve_v he_o and_o he_o god_n be_v not_o so_o austere_a or_o rigorous_a in_o his_o judgement_n but_o that_o his_o goodness_n may_v be_v signal_o note_v in_o his_o great_a judgement_n he_o declare_v his_o mercy_n and_o his_o mercy_n rejoice_v against_o judgement_n for_o here_o 1._o
wave_n and_o toss_n of_o this_o pass_a world_n shall_v cease_v and_o be_v pass_v over_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v find_v 〈◊〉_d the_o mountain_n of_o zion_n that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a and_o above_o 〈◊〉_d glorify_v god_n for_o ever_o and_o as_o noah_n after_o his_o deliverance_n 〈◊〉_d offer_v to_o he_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thansgiving_n to_o all_o â—â—ternity_n 2._o the_o moral_a afford_v these_o instruction_n follow_v 1._o the_o reiterated_a and_o renew_a grief_n and_o affliction_n which_o many_o time_n the_o best_a of_o man_n do_v suffer_v be_v as_o the_o great_a deluge_n â—he_v deep_a water_n that_o they_o prevail_v not_o against_o to_o drown_v or_o sink_v they_o in_o security_n and_o despair_n they_o in_o these_o exigent_n must_v have_v timely_a recourse_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o 〈◊〉_d penitent_a heart_n which_o be_v the_o best_a course_n to_o stay_v they_o and_o have_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o adversity_n psal_n 32.6.7_o but_o then_o 2._o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o they_o be_v not_o consume_v a_o special_a work_n of_o his_o providence_n and_o power_n that_o the_o deep_a water_n of_o the_o â—roud_a go_v not_o over_o their_o soul_n it_o require_v the_o same_o strength_n 〈◊〉_d settle_v a_o mad_a enrage_a tumult_n as_o to_o still_o the_o wave_n of_o a_o trouble_a sea_n psal_n 65.7_o which_o force_v the_o prophet_n so_o panate_o to_o pray_v psal_n 144.7_o and_o save_o i_o o_o god_n psal_n 65.14.15.16_o verse_n and_o psal_n 77.15.16.17_o david_n attrib_o the_o israelite_n deliverance_n from_o the_o red_a sea_n to_o god_n im_v power_n and_o therefore_o psal_n 22._o he_o speak_v of_o storm_n tempest_n thunder_n and_o flood_n conclude_v the_o lord_n sit_v the_o flood_n verse_n 10._o that_o providence_n and_o supreme_a power_n wisent_fw-fr the_o water_n of_o the_o deluge_n and_o preserve_v noah_n in_o they_o the_o same_o which_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n in_o nature_n or_o the_o 〈◊〉_d verse_n 3._o to_o beware_v of_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n of_o pride_n of_o he_o security_n of_o spirit_n and_o for_o this_o purpose_n peruse_v and_o apply_v yourselves_o as_o be_v very_o obvious_a if_o you_o will_v upon_o many_o oâ—_n zion_n and_o in_o several_a circumstance_n that_o passage_n of_o the_o god_n mat._n 24.36_o usque_fw-la ad_fw-la 40._o know_v and_o believe_v that_o as_o there_o a_o universal_a deluge_n so_o there_o will_v be_v a_o more_o universal_a coâ—gration_n once_o all_o but_o eight_o person_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o water_n and_o again_o all_o shall_v nothing_o accept_v be_v dissolve_v wâ—_n fire_n at_o the_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n 2_o peter_z 3.7.12_o but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o there_o be_v another_o fire_n to_o devour_v condemn_v world_n for_o the_o perdition_n of_o the_o ungodly_a prepâ—_n for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n which_o shall_v never_o be_v extinguish_v o_o fear_v these_o fire_n that_o thou_o may_v fly_v from_o they_o noah_n warn_v of_o god_n concern_v the_o deluge_n thou_o be_v warn_v god_n also_o of_o his_o come_n again_o to_o judge_v the_o world_n by_o fire_n noah_n do_v believe_v and_o fear_v fear_v and_o obey_v god_n voice_n day_n even_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v hard_a though_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tâ—_n be_v our_o faith_n that_o we_o look_v to_o that_o day_n this_o our_o fear_n that_o haste_n to_o it_o our_o obedience_n that_o we_o will_v endeavour_v to_o appro_n ourselves_o god_n faithful_a servant_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n and_o against_o that_o day_n for_o if_o we_o believe_v we_o can_v but_o fear_n and_o if_o we_o fear_v we_o can_v but_o look_v for_o and_o hasten_v to_o this_o day_n and_o as_o noah_n fear_v and_o thereupon_o prepare_v a_o ark_n etc._n etc._n so_o we_o do_v fear_n we_o will_v be_v diligent_a to_o be_v find_v of_o he_o in_o peaâ—_n 2_o peter_n 3.14_o fly_v to_o christ_n holy_a church_n for_o sanctuary_n and_o the_o be_v admit_v and_o receive_v into_o this_o foundation_n let_v we_o buiâ—_n ourselves_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n strive_v with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n that_o we_o be_v not_o lead_v away_o with_o the_o error_n of_o the_o wicked_a â—t_z we_o fall_v not_o from_o our_o own_o fledfastnesse_n that_o we_o grow_v in_o â—ace_n and_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n â—fecting_v holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v a_o â—ilding_n fit_o frame_v together_o grow_v into_o a_o holy_a temple_n of_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n a_o habitation_n of_o god_n through_o the_o spirit_n eph._n 2.21.22_o â—t_z our_o faith_n be_v found_v on_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rock_n of_o first_o jesus_n and_o then_o our_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v then_o we_o neither_o â—ed_v to_o fear_v the_o descent_n of_o the_o rain_n the_o eruption_n of_o the_o â—ods_n nor_o the_o tempest_n of_o wind_n our_o building_n our_o ark_n will_v we_o we_o but_o if_o we_o prepare_v and_o provide_v for_o the_o world_n spend_v â—r_o time_n and_o labour_n for_o it_o we_o and_o our_o work_n and_o all_o the_o â—orks_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n itself_o shall_v parish_n o_o then_o â—ild_a for_o eternity_n labour_n for_o heaven_n the_o build_n of_o god_n a_o â—use_v not_o make_v with_o hand_n 2_o cor._n 5.1_o god_n will_v prepare_v for_o a_o city_n heb._n 11.16_o if_o we_o thus_o prepare_v ourselves_o by_o holy_a â—edience_n to_o meet_v he_o at_o his_o come_n if_o we_o look_v for_o the_o â—orid_a haste_v to_o be_v rich_a make_v our_o business_n and_o study_v to_o gather_v 〈◊〉_d add_v to_o a_o estate_n to_o fill_v our_o coffer_n to_o raise_v up_o house_n and_o all_o they_o by_o our_o name_n this_o in_o a_o sober_a man_n experience_n and_o â—dgement_n be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n vanity_n in_o the_o sign_n and_o project_n vexation_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o prosecution_n and_o manage_n of_o it_o vanity_n for_o they_o labour_v for_o that_o which_o profit_v at_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n for_o they_o fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o snare_n â—d_a many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n bring_v upon_o they_o a_o deluge_n 〈◊〉_d care_n and_o misery_n drown_v man_n first_o in_o trouble_n and_o diâ—ractions_n and_o after_o in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n 2_o tim._n 6.9_o â—anity_n in_o that_o the_o plotter_n and_o contriver_n be_v waver_v and_o unable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n apt_a they_o be_v to_o be_v off_o and_o on_o they_o â—e_v easy_o seduce_v from_o their_o faith_n and_o honesty_n and_o vexation_n 〈◊〉_d spirit_n in_o that_o they_o pierce_v they_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n â—anity_n in_o that_o they_o promise_v themselves_o a_o name_n and_o perpetuity_n â—ut_v they_o be_v delude_v their_o name_n shall_v rot_v and_o they_o shall_v not_o â—joy_v they_o deut._n 28.30_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n in_o that_o they_o eat_v he_o bread_n of_o sorrow_n to_o acquire_v a_o estate_n be_v perplex_v how_o to_o â—eep_v it_o how_o to_o dispose_v of_o it_o and_o what_o will_v become_v of_o it_o vanity_n for_o they_o be_v vain_a in_o their_o imagination_n and_o their_o foolish_a â—_z be_v darken_v their_o inward_a thought_n be_v folly_n ps_n 49_o 11.12.13_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n to_o think_v they_o must_v leave_v it_o like_o sheep_n must_v be_v lay_v in_o the_o grave_a verse_n 14._o etc._n etc._n they_o can_v help_v tâ—_n self_n or_o other_o with_o it_o they_o can_v ransom_n their_o soul_n caâ—_n recover_v the_o health_n of_o their_o body_n nor_o purcha_fw-la e_fw-la a_o cure_n for_o gout_n but_o then_o they_o be_v much_o more_o vain_a shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d more_o torment_v in_o spirit_n who_o build_v zion_n in_o blood_n and_o jerâ—lem_n in_o iniquity_n micah_n 3_o 0._o they_o that_o by_o deceit_n and_o injun_n extortion_n and_o oppression_n sacrilege_n and_o perjury_n think_v to_o themselves_o though_o upon_o the_o ruin_n of_o other_o they_o cert_n prepare_v not_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o house_n but_o for_o house_n fall_v and_o their_o own_o confusion_n these_o proper_o be_v say_v sicare_fw-la ad_fw-la genennam_fw-la a_o fly_a roll_n a_o swift_a destruction_n puâ—_n they_o both_o zach._n 5_o 2.3.4_o even_o a_o man_n and_o his_o posterity_n 33.1_o isay_n 5.8.9_o the_o more_o riches_n they_o creasure_v up_o for_o tâ—_n self_n and_o they_o the_o more_o they_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n but_o if_o wâ—_n provide_v well_o for_o ourselves_o and_o our_o generation_n raise_v up_o a_o 〈◊〉_d and_o memory_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v take_v away_o purchase_v a_o iâ—_n ritaâ—ce_n that_o fade_v not_o be_v rich_a in_o faith_n and_o abound_v in_o 〈◊〉_d work_n believe_v in_o god_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o you_o shall_v not_o want_v in_o this_o world_n which_o be_v
our_o god_n and_o whensoever_o we_o make_v â—ur_n address_n to_o thou_o let_v we_o fall_v low_a on_o our_o knee_n before_o thy_o footâ—oole_n with_o such_o humble_a spirit_n and_o devout_a posture_n as_o may_v best_o express_v our_o conceit_n of_o thy_o greatness_n our_o reverence_n to_o thy_o presence_n and_o our_o own_o unworthynesse_n to_o appear_v before_o thou_o move_v â—s_a to_o serve_v thou_o in_o fear_n and_o plant_v the_o reverence_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o all_o thy_o way_n with_o much_o diligence_n great_a observation_n and_o ged_o jealousy_n over_o all_o our_o action_n let_v the_o dread_n and_o reverence_n of_o thou_o thy_o justice_n and_o thy_o power_n thy_o thrcat_n and_o judgement_n deelare_v from_o heaven_n and_o many_o time_n on_o earth_n execute_v upon_o disobedient_a condemner_n of_o thy_o word_n make_v we_o to_o tremble_v at_o the_o recognition_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o consideration_n of_o our_o guilt_n and_o demerit_n and_o then_o o_o lord_n let_v the_o contemplation_n and_o meditation_n â—f_v thy_o sure_a mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n keep_v we_o in_o a_o uniform_a constant_a course_n of_o obedience_n let_v we_o thus_o pass_v from_o faith_n to_o fear_n from_o fear_n to_o love_n from_o the_o apprehension_n of_o of_o thy_o wrath_n to_o the_o sense_n and_o comfort_n of_o thy_o mercy_n let_v thy_o â—eare_z take_v such_o full_a possession_n of_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o fear_v nothing_o but_o thou_o we_o fear_v not_o poverty_n shame_n the_o power_n and_o malice_n man_n nor_o any_o outward_a disadvantage_n and_o discomfort_n that_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v move_v and_o the_o hill_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n though_o the_o water_n thereof_o raâ—_n and_o swell_v and_o the_o mountain_n shake_v at_o the_o tempest_n of_o the_o same_o for_o his_o salvation_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o have_v a_o ark_n bâ—_n holy_a church_n 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she_o in_o security_n over_o these_o sea_n and_o pilot_n she_o in_o safety_n into_o the_o place_n of_o thy_o rest_n o_o preserve_v thou_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o union_n and_o communion_n of_o this_o church_n let_v we_o have_v noah_n preacher_n of_o righteousresse_n orderly_o call_v and_o fit_o qualify_v for_o the_o function_n let_v we_o still_o enjoy_v the_o freedom_n of_o thy_o gospel_n the_o food_n of_o thy_o word_n the_o sweetness_n and_o refresh_n of_o thy_o sacrament_n holy_a discipline_n public_a communion_n in_o thy_o church_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n o_o let_v not_o our_o sin_n cause_n 〈◊〉_d to_o remove_v the_o candlepick_n from_o we_o to_o give_v away_o thy_o ark_n to_o â—at_a thy_o vineyard_n to_o other_o hâ—shandmen_n lest_o we_o be_v condemn_v and_o â—sh_v with_o the_o unbelieved_a world_n but_o do_v thou_o preserve_v we_o in_o time_n â—â—blike-calamities_n that_o we_o may_v pass_v over_o the_o wave_n of_o this_o trouâ—â—some_a world_n and_o be_v harbour_v in_o rest_n o_o support_v we_o with_o thy_o â—d_a that_o when_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v out_o of_o course_n â—n_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v divide_v and_o move_v so_o that_o the_o â—rts_n of_o man_n shake_v at_o the_o tempest_n thereof_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v settle_v thou_o and_o thy_o sure_a mercy_n and_o never-failing_a compassion_n thy_o spirit_n move_v upon_o these_o water_n that_o the_o stream_n go_v not_o â—r_o our_o soul_n the_o overflow_a of_o ungodliness_n make_v we_o not_o afraid_a 〈◊〉_d the_o great_a water_n of_o persecution_n or_o any_o other_o affliction_n drown_v not_o o_o thou_o who_o even_o the_o wind_n and_o the_o sea_n obey_v now_o when_o ship_n of_o thy_o church_n be_v toss_v with_o tempest_n cover_v with_o wave_n â—se_v and_o rebuke_v these_o wind_n and_o these_o sea_n and_o let_v there_o be_v a_o at_o calm_a a_o bless_a and_o universal_a peace_n throughout_o the_o christian_a â—rld_n that_o we_o may_v delight_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o promise_a blessing_n of_o gospel_n our_o sword_n may_v be_v convert_v into_o plowshare_n and_o our_o â—ares_n into_o pruninghook_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v prepare_v for_o these_o â—rcies_n frame_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o holy_a obedience_n to_o thy_o whole_a will_n make_v here_o be_v of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n and_o as_o become_v use_v who_o look_v for_o that_o inheritance_n teach_v we_o by_o thy_o grace_n to_o dense_a the_o world_n and_o worldly_a thing_n to_o lay_v up_o our_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n â—charity_n and_o action_n of_o religion_n that_o when_o thou_o shall_v call_v on_o we_o deposit_v these_o honse_n of_o clay_n our_o earthly_a tabernacle_n which_o we_o now_o try_v about_o we_o we_o be_v heir_n of_o righteousness_n may_v die_v in_o the_o aâ—tuâ—â—_n communion_n of_o thy_o one_o holy_a catholic_a church_n and_o after_o death_n â—ter_v into_o our_o master_n joy_n and_o at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a be_v â—ly_o possess_v of_o that_o kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o all_o at_o love_n and_o fear_n thou_o and_o wait_v for_o thy_o come_n grant_v this_o 〈◊〉_d heavenly_a father_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o â—ou_n have_v appoint_v heir_n of_o all_o thing_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a who_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheâ—â—ance_n who_o make_v h_o intercession_n for_o we_o and_o by_o who_o we_o cry_v 〈◊〉_d father_n to_o this_o bless_a holy_a and_o undivided_a trinity_n be_v praise_n glory_n worship_n and_o thanksgiving_n now_o and_o ever_o amen_n abraham_n exile_n heb._n 11.8.9_o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o go_v into_o a_o plâ—â—_n which_o he_o shall_v after_o receive_v for_o a_o inheritance_n obey_v and_o he_o go_v out_o not_o know_v whether_o he_o go_v etc._n etc._n abraham_n succeed_v noah_n in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o believe_v but_o in_o the_o instance_n and_o express_v of_o his_o faith_n he_o be_v before_o he_o and_o all_o his_o progenitor_n upward_o to_o adam_n aâ—â—_n all_o that_o succeed_v he_o till_o our_o lord_n incarnation_n he_o it_o be_v remarkable_a that_o through_o those_o many_o darkeness_n aâ—â—_n at_o such_o a_o distance_n he_o see_v his_o lord_n day_n and_o he_o rejoice_v he_o for_o the_o transcendency_n of_o his_o faith_n do_v that_o title_n of_o honâ—_n belong_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a he_o only_o of_o all_o of_o the_o first_o timâ—_n merit_v that_o stile_n and_o to_o he_o it_o be_v attribute_v indefinite_o father_n he_o be_v to_o all_o his_o believe_a forefather_n and_o all_o his_o aâ—_n their_o follow_a posterity_n and_o consequent_o upon_o the_o same_o â—â—_o count_v to_o he_o the_o high_a blessing_n which_o mortality_n be_v capaâ—â—â—â—_n of_o be_v assign_v and_o assure_v and_o that_o by_o a_o thrice_o repeaâ—â—_n grant_v and_o confirmation_n in_o thou_o
nothing_o and_o this_o be_v as_o great_a a_o demonâ—ration_n of_o his_o power_n and_o goodness_n as_o the_o former_a by_o 〈◊〉_d nominy_n to_o raise_v to_o glory_n by_o death_n to_o restore_v to_o life_n from_o poison_n to_o draw_v a_o preservative_n to_o bring_v the_o best_a out_o of_o the_o worst_a and_o it_o be_v saint_n aaugustines_n observation_n deus_fw-la â—deò_fw-la bone_fw-la est_fw-la god_n be_v so_o good_a that_o we_o will_v never_o suffer_v evil_a to_o be_v unless_o he_o be_v so_o powerful_a also_o that_o he_o can_v â—ring_v the_o great_a good_a out_o of_o the_o most_o desperate_a evil_n titus_n sack_n jerusalem_n this_o the_o divine_a providence_n order_v for_o a_o punishment_n of_o the_o jew_n malice_n and_o wickedness_n well_o jerusaâ—em_n be_v a_o heap_n of_o stone_n the_o lewes_z be_v disperse_v and_o this_o be_v use_v by_o god_n as_o a_o fair_a way_n and_o more_o effectual_a mean_n for_o the_o dissemination_n of_o the_o gospel_n this_o very_a order_n which_o god_n send_v to_o abraham_n have_v in_o it_o much_o conceal_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n and_o though_o at_o first_o it_o seem_v harsh_a and_o rigorous_a yet_o propius_fw-la inâ—uenti_fw-la it_o be_v full_a of_o grace_n and_o truth_n as_o we_o may_v perceive_v by_o the_o follow_a circumstance_n abraham_n and_o so_o we_o need_v not_o wander_v for_o a_o example_n be_v command_v to_o quit_v his_o country_n the_o design_n be_v he_o shall_v quit_v idolatry_n and_o this_o former_a a_o proper_a mean_n to_o bring_v about_o the_o latter_a for_o to_o abide_v in_o his_o own_o country_n have_v be_v a_o perpetual_a obstacle_n to_o his_o then_o intend_a course_n of_o godliness_n for_o what_o agreement_n have_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n with_o â—dols_n what_o communion_n have_v light_a with_o darkness_n and_o idolatry_n be_v the_o epidemical_a sin_n of_o that_o nation_n but_o if_o his_o abode_n there_o alter_v not_o his_o course_n yet_o undoubted_o it_o have_v be_v very_o dangerous_a and_o no_o man_n be_v to_o venture_v his_o religion_n upon_o a_o hazard_n nor_o subject_n it_o to_o a_o temptation_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o many_o natural_a obligation_n and_o relation_n of_o country_n parent_n and_o kindred_n whereas_o by_o quit_v his_o country_n and_o sojourn_v in_o canaan_n he_o become_v disengage_v from_o those_o tie_n of_o nature_n and_o native_a soil_n and_o fit_o dispose_v to_o venture_v on_o religion_n and_o to_o make_v progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a what_o the_o roman_a historian_n observe_v falicitate_fw-la corrumpimur_fw-la nothing_o more_o destructive_a of_o religion_n than_o too_o much_o worldly_a prosperity_n it_o make_v man_n apt_a to_o forget_v to_o extinguish_v and_o obliterate_v all_o notion_n of_o god_n and_o godliness_n to_o pervert_v the_o principle_n of_o holy_a life_n and_o set_v the_o will_n and_o affection_n upon_o the_o pursuit_n of_o fantastic_a unprofitable_a deceive_a apparition_n of_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n pride_n luxury_n etc._n etc._n be_v almost_o the_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o a_o full_a and_o high_a estate_n and_o it_o be_v a_o great_a mercy_n in_o god_n to_o afflict_v that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_a sober_a wise_a religion_n devout_a out_o of_o very_a truth_n and_o faithfulnesle_n god_n cause_v hiâ—_n people_n to_o be_v trouble_v and_o therefore_o david_n resolve_v it_o â—â—_o good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v that_o i_o may_v learn_v thâ—_n statute_n psal_n 119.71_o affliction_n make_v we_o tractable_a and_o teach_v able_a apt_a to_o receive_v instruction_n and_o to_o be_v keep_v to_o it_o but_o before_o his_o affliction_n he_o be_v as_o jeremy_n say_v of_o himself_o a_o uâ—â—med_a calâ—e_z i_o go_v wrong_v verse_n 67._o he_o despise_v all_o counsel_n and_o will_v have_v no_o correction_n and_o probable_o have_v wander_v aâ—_n the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n after_o the_o lust_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n have_v hâ—â—_n not_o be_v restrain_v and_o re-called_n by_o god_n afflict_a hand_n 〈◊〉_d voice_n 3._o religion_n be_v not_o a_o light_n perfunctory_a employment_n but_o 〈◊〉_d sad_a serious_a and_o laborious_a employment_n res_fw-la severa_fw-la est_fw-la veruâ—_fw-la gandium_fw-la senica_n epist_n 49._o it_o require_v great_a austerity_n of_o spirit_n strict_a performance_n humility_n self-denial_n mortification_n 〈◊〉_d effectual_a dereliction_n of_o sin_n abrenunciation_n of_o the_o world_n call_v 1_o thes_n 1.3_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n which_o as_o pisc_n in_o loâ—_n expound_v it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o active_a work_v faith_n to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o all_o his_o lust_n to_o mortify_v a_o belove_a darling_n sin_n to_o bring_v our_o body_n in_o subjection_n to_o be_v at_o enmity_n with_o the_o world_n to_o refuse_v worldly_a pleasureâ—_n when_o temptation_n beyond_o duty_n or_o safety_n to_o take_v pain_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n which_o be_v express_v by_o the_o follow_a phrase_n the_o labour_n of_o love_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o labour_a love_n such_o as_o set_v we_o to_o inquire_v after_o the_o law_n to_o buy_v the_o truth_n search_v the_o scripture_n to_o endeavour_v for_o a_o right_a understanding_n in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o godliness_n according_a to_o our_o respective_a opportunity_n and_o capacity_n to_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o righteousness_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o the_o left_a if_o we_o be_v not_o call_v to_o suffer_v and_o die_v for_o christ_n yet_o we_o must_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n if_o not_o to_o forsake_v our_o house_n yet_o our_o lust_n if_o not_o to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n yet_o to_o use_v the_o world_n aâ—_n if_o we_o use_v it_o not_o that_o be_v cut_v off_o all_o our_o portion_n in_o this_o life_n except_v so_o much_o of_o it_o as_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o present_a subsistence_n to_o secure_v our_o inheritance_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o this_o be_v our_o patience_n of_o hope_n also_o as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o downright_a suffer_a part_n heb._n 10.36_o the_o burden_n of_o the_o lord_n a_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o voluntary_a severity_n and_o abstinence_n 〈◊〉_d a_o separation_n from_o the_o world_n 2_o cor._n 6.17_o express_v by_o â—hose_v summons_n depart_v depart_v you_o go_v on_o it_o from_o babel_n flee_v out_o â—om_n the_o chaldean_n touth_n no_o unclean_a thing_n esay_n 48.20_o &_o 52._o 1._o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n no_o commerce_n that_o be_v no_o compliance_n or_o confederacy_n with_o the_o worker_n of_o wickedness_n rev._n 18.4_o this_o be_v that_o which_o christ_n â—eakes_v of_o pluck_v out_o the_o right_a eye_n cut_v off_o the_o right_a and_z to_o relinquish_v whatsoever_o be_v dear_a or_o near_o unto_o we_o if_o it_o be_v a_o impediment_n or_o a_o diversion_n from_o the_o path_n of_o holiness_n â—r_o a_o occasion_n or_o inducement_n to_o sin_n and_o impiety_n all_o which_o be_v represent_v to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n under_o the_o name_n of_o the_o pouse_n in_o that_o charge_n psal_n 45.10_o harken_v o_o daughter_n and_o â—usider_v and_o incline_v thy_o ear_n forget_v also_o thy_o own_o people_n and_o â—â—y_a father_n house_n so_o shall_v the_o king_n great_o desire_v thy_o beauty_n etc._n etc._n 4._o god_n temper_v the_o rigour_n of_o his_o precept_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o a_o promise_n if_o the_o first_o part_n the_o summons_n be_v dis-relliâ—ing_a and_o unpleasant_a the_o second_o part_n the_o subjoined_n premiss_v be_v comfortable_a and_o refresh_a god_n send_v always_o a_o graous_a rain_n upon_o his_o inheritance_n to_o refresh_v it_o when_o it_o be_v dry_a 〈◊〉_d give_v sharp_a physic_n in_o a_o sugar_a recipe_n after_o a_o seed_n time_n 〈◊〉_d tear_n a_o harvest_n of_o joy_n god_n leave_v not_o abraham_n deâ—itute_v but_o promise_v a_o great_a reward_n for_o his_o country_n canaan_n better_a land_n for_o his_o kindred_n a_o great_a nation_n for_o his_o father_n â—use_n he_o shall_v be_v a_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n god_n in_o our_o offering_n will_v have_v we_o to_o contemplate_v on_o the_o excellency_n use_v depend_v on_o the_o truth_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o goodness_n of_o his_o promise_n which_o far_o exceed_v both_o the_o number_n and_o greatness_n 〈◊〉_d our_o hardness_n and_o thus_o after_o a_o order_n of_o sadness_n he_o add_v â—ven_v blessing_n of_o comfort_n which_o i_o shall_v brief_o describe_v in_o â—der_n 1._o i_o will_v make_v thou_o a_o great_a nation_n great_a both_o in_o number_n and_o multitude_n populous_a nation_n deseend_v from_o abraum_n by_o keturah_n and_o hagar_n gen._n 25._o and_o great_a also_o in_o reâ—wne_n and_o virtue_n man_n famous_a in_o their_o generation_n who_o be_v after_o bvilder_n in_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n issue_v from_o they_o
prevail_a party_n peter_n notwithstanding_o his_o doubt_n be_v in_o the_o account_n of_o believer_n why_o doubte_v thou_o o_o thou_o of_o little_a faith_n god_n will_v not_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n nor_o bruise_v the_o break_a reed_n faith_n even_o to_o the_o pittance_n and_o proportion_n of_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n shall_v be_v accept_v with_o he_o who_o property_n be_v to_o be_v east_n entreat_v and_o hereupon_o he_o entitle_v himself_o the_o good_a shepherd_n because_o he_o take_v the_o weak_a sheep_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o the_o weak_a believer_n be_v receive_v though_o not_o for_o his_o weakness_n yet_o even_o for_o that_o a_o believer_n rom._n 14.3_o god_n have_v receive_v he_o he_o be_v god_n servant_n verse_n 4._o sarahs_n infirmity_n be_v cover_v her_o faith_n commend_v her_o virtue_n extole_v her_o defailing_n not_o mention_v god_n goodness_n and_o long-suffering_a colour_a and_o conceal_v job_n impatience_n and_o though_o â—e_n murmur_v yet_o it_o be_v say_v express_o he_o sin_v not_o because_o of_o his_o sincerity_n and_o faithfulness_n indeed_o the_o law_n require_v perfect_a unsinning_a obedience_n and_o approve_v no_o act_n but_o what_o in_o â—â—â—bus_fw-la numeris_fw-la in_o every_o circumstance_n good_a without_o the_o least_o â—esect_v or_o imperfection_n bonum_fw-la est_fw-la ex_fw-la integra_fw-la causa_fw-la but_o the_o gospel_n offer_v more_o grace_n accept_v the_o weak_a if_o sincere_a enleavour_n of_o believer_n psal_n 103.13.14_o mal._n 3_o 17._o o_o then_o happy_a we_o if_o we_o but_o faithful_a servant_n if_o our_o working_n be_v buâ—â—ordiall_a and_o upright_a no_o evil_a adhere_a circumstance_n shall_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o condemn_v we_o o_o that_o we_o will_v imitate_v this_o goodness_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o fashion_n of_o the_o world_n to_o extenuate_v or_o conceal_v our_o neighbour_n virtue_n to_o proclaim_v their_o bad_a which_o procee_v from_o a_o spirit_n of_o pride_n see_v fe-love_n envy_n detraction_n or_o malice_n the_o character_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v the_o lord_n good_a and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o of_o great_a goodness_n pardon_v iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n not_o impute_v cover_n they_o o_o that_o we_o be_v like_o he_o in_o charity_n if_o we_o be_v than_o our_o charity_n will_v cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o fault_n 4._o sarah_n and_o many_o propheress_n the_o virgin_n mother_n and_o many_o other_o holy_a woman_n record_v for_o follower_n of_o christ_n have_v sufficient_o honour_v that_o sex_n for_o their_o piety_n and_o there_o have_v be_v from_o age_n to_o age_n such_o of_o they_o as_o have_v remonstrate_v their_o magnanimity_n and_o sincerity_n saint_n basil_n relate_v that_o â—an_v honourable_a matronâ—_n immediate_o before_o her_o death_n use_v this_o exhortation_n to_o those_o of_o her_o sex_n who_o be_v spectator_n of_o her_o suffering_n remember_v say_v she_o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o flesh_n of_o man_n be_v take_v to_o make_v in_o woman_n but_o his_o bone_n also_o so_o we_o be_v bone_n of_o his_o bone_n have_v receive_v strength_n spirit_n and_o conrage_v with_o and_o from_o he_o which_o we_o also_o shall_v employ_v in_o the_o dispraise_n of_o our_o holy_a faith_n 5._o sarah_n receive_v strength_n what_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o have_v which_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o be_v god_n which_o raise_v family_n anâ—_n give_v child_n psal_n 127.3_o and_o if_o god_n give_v they_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d just_a and_o congruous_a we_o return_v they_o to_o he_o consecrate_v theâ—â—_n to_o god_n train_n they_o up_o in_o his_o discipline_n and_o if_o he_o remand_v they_o and_o call_v for_o they_o as_o many_o time_n he_o do_v free_o 〈◊〉_d surrender_v and_o resign_v they_o 6._o god_n afford_v not_o this_o happiness_n to_o abraham_n and_o sarah_n till_o their_o old_a age_n god_n many_o time_n communicate_v 〈◊〉_d his_o grace_n to_o we_o till_o our_o strength_n fail_v we_o not_o that_o we_o shâ—â—â—_n presume_v that_o god_n will_v do_v so_o because_o he_o may_v and_o sometime_o do_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o at_o any_o time_n diffide_v his_o merâ—â—_n or_o drive_v into_o despair_n some_o he_o call_v at_o the_o eleve_v hoâ—â—_n and_o one_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n but_o we_o must_v beware_v 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v danger_n in_o all_o delay_n and_o no_o estate_n more_o dangerous_a then_o to_o defer_v repentance_n till_o old_a age_n or_o the_o deathbed_n maâ—â—_n we_o unserviceable_a for_o the_o world_n and_o unable_a for_o the_o prosecuâ—â—â—â—_n of_o its_o lust_n for_o though_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o true_a repentanceâ—_n never_o too_o late_o yet_o it_o be_v also_o most_o true_a that_o late_a repentance_n â—_o seldom_o or_o never_o 〈◊〉_d 7._o sarahs_n womb_n receive_v life_n and_o strength_n to_o conceiâ—â—_n represent_v unto_o we_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o conversion_n to_o god_n thâ—_n soul_n natural_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n till_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 〈◊〉_d receive_v life_n and_o strength_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n there_o be_v a_o plastic_a fermative_a virtue_n in_o the_o immortal_a seâ—â—_n 1_o peter_n 1.23_o which_o beget_v in_o we_o the_o new_a man_n which_o â—â—ter_n god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n anâ—_n as_o isaac_n have_v not_o his_o be_v from_o his_o parent_n by_o their_o natural_a generative_a faculty_n but_o by_o a_o supernatural_a assistance_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v not_o the_o son_n aftâ—â—_n the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o promise_n gal_n 4.23_o so_o it_o be_v not_o by_o naturâ—â—_n but_o by_o a_o power_n from_o heaven_n that_o christ_n be_v form_v in_o 〈◊〉_d and_o he_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n john_n 1.13_o who_o 〈◊〉_d bear_v not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_v man_n but_o of_o god_n the_o three_o part._n the_o prayer_n o_o omnipotent_a lord_n the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n who_o give_v new_a strength_n and_o ability_n to_o the_o deâ—ayed_a bone_n and_o impair_v member_n of_o abraham_n even_o as_o dead_a euâ—ve_v our_o dead_a spirit_n give_v a_o spiritual_a be_v to_o our_o nature_n â—ead_a in_o sin_n create_v clean_o hearis_fw-la and_o renew_v right_a spirit_n withâ—â—_n we_o that_o we_o may_v die_v unto_o fin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n thou_o who_o give_v power_n to_o sarah_n to_o conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o â—â—ly_a seed_n raise_v we_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o â—ur_n nature_n to_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o through_o the_o â—â—mortall_a seed_n plant_v and_o water_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o bless_a spirit_n we_o may_v receive_v strength_n and_o ability_n of_o spirit_n to_o conceiuâ—_v and_o fâ—rmâ—_n christ_n within_o we_o to_o resist_v sinew_n and_o adhere_v to_o godliness_n and_o notwithstanding_o the_o barrenness_n and_o weakness_n of_o our_o â—â—ture_n to_o be_v enable_v in_o the_o inner_a to_o perform_v all_o holy_a daty_n to_o â—hoâ—nd_v and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o gracious_a god_n to_o extend_v thy_o goodness_n to_o thy_o whole_a catheâ—â—ne_n church_n deliver_v she_o from_o those_o oppressor_n that_o seek_v to_o decoure_v she_o comfort_v all_o her_o desolation_n make_v her_o desert_n like_a eden_n and_o her_o wilderness_n like_o the_o garden_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o bring_v â—orth_o holy_a plant_n iâ—_n flonrish_v in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o to_o worship_n â—iuâ—_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n let_v joy_n and_o gladness_n be_v find_v â—â—erein_o praise_n and_o the_o voyâ—e_n of_o sing_v raise_v up_o unto_o her_o nure_a father_n and_o nurse_n mother_n and_o strengthen_v she_o to_o conâ—â—eâ—ve_v and_o bring_v up_o as_o many_o as_o the_o star_n of_o the_o skiâ—_n in_o multitude_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sâ—aâ—shâ—re_n which_o be_v innumerable_a â—o_o offerâ—up_n unto_o thou_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thansgiving_n and_o after_o to_o sing_v incessant_o holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v to_o coâ—e_n bless_v â—â—onour_n and_o glory_n be_v unto_o he_o that_o fit_v on_o the_o thrâ—â—e_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n and_o to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n abraham_n offer_v heb._n 11.17.18.19_o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v try_v offer_v up_o isaâ—â—_n and_o be_v that_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n offer_v up_o 〈◊〉_d only_o beget_v son_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o ten_o and_o last_o trial_n of_o faithful_a abraham_n paraâ—â—_n have_v observe_v from_o the_o hebrew_n but_o of_o other_o the_o most_o grievous_a dangerous_a and_o uncourteous_a the_o â—â—lusion_n and_o compliment_n of_o they_o all_o and_o though_o each_o of_o thâ—_n be_v sufficient_o sad_a and_o dismal_a and_o require_v great_a ability_n faith_n
he_o please_v and_o so_o the_o levite_n exod_v 32.27.18_o have_v not_o legal_a power_n over_o the_o person_n of_o their_o brethren_n but_o be_v design_v by_o special_a order_n from_o god_n himself_o for_o this_o work_n they_o have_v full_a commission_n for_o what_o they_o do_v and_o so_o if_o the_o israelite_n of_o their_o own_o head_n or_o score_n have_v spoil_v the_o egyptian_n they_o have_v be_v felon_n but_o because_o they_o have_v a_o lawful_a authority_n command_v they_o they_o be_v quit_v by_o all_o law_n both_o from_o usurpation_n and_o felony_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o be_v because_o that_o howsoever_o the_o law_n be_v eternal_a in_o the_o sanction_n yet_o it_o be_v variable_a in_o the_o instance_n thereof_o and_o particular_a determination_n as_o to_o murder_n be_v against_o the_o law_n but_o when_o a_o man_n be_v to_o be_v account_v a_o murderer_n the_o law_n express_v not_o abraham_n then_o have_v authority_n to_o do_v this_o fact_n do_v not_o transgress_v the_o law_n which_o if_o he_o shall_v attempt_v or_o but_o project_n the_o like_a or_o far_o less_o in_o the_o same_o kind_n without_o the_o same_o or_o sufficient_a order_n we_o be_v notorious_a delinquent_n and_o malesactor_n the_o general_a ordinary_a and_o perpetual_a obligation_n of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n and_o obedience_n the_o extraordinary_a particular_a and_o personal_a temporary_a instance_n be_v not_o to_o be_v draw_v into_o consequence_n nor_o imitation_n abraham_n faith_n be_v then_o reselve_v into_o these_o principle_n 1._o we_o be_v absolute_o and_o indispensable_o without_o all_o demur_n or_o counterplea_n without_o all_o haesitation_n or_o tergiversation_n to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 2._o god_n will_v and_o sovereign_a authority_n be_v the_o most_o exact_a and_o proper_a rule_n of_o justice_n 3._o god_n be_v most_o good_a and_o most_o wise_a and_o therefore_o command_v nothing_o irreconcilable_a and_o inconsistent_a with_o his_o goodness_n and_o wisdom_n 4._o to_o kill_v a_o son_n without_o express_a warrant_n be_v contrary_a tâ—_n duty_n but_o to_o offer_v he_o to_o god_n when_o god_n call_v be_v both_o obedience_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o with_o such_o obedientiall_a sacrifice_n goâ—_n be_v well_o please_v add_v to_o all_o this_o god_n command_v not_o thâ—_n act_n for_o itself_o that_o be_v he_o do_v not_o command_v it_o to_o be_v doâ—â—_n with_o a_o intention_n and_o purpose_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v but_o only_o to_o prove_v abraham_n whether_o he_o will_v do_v it_o or_o no_o upon_o goâ—_n order_n and_o therefore_o we_o read_v that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o doâ—â—_n yet_o god_n take_v his_o order_n to_o be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o exact_o obeyeâ—_n and_o count_v it_o as_o do_v for_o god_n design_n take_v place_n and_o the_o â—â—timate_a end_n of_o it_o be_v perfect_v for_o that_o he_o obey_v his_o voyâ—_n gen._n 22.16.18_o and_o though_o isaac_n be_v never_o hitherto_o a_o holocaust_n yet_o in_o the_o text_n he_o be_v say_v express_o to_o be_v offer_v 〈◊〉_d offered_n isaac_n his_o attempt_n be_v value_v from_o a_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n but_o further_o you_o may_v demand_v how_o come_v isaac_n to_o be_v abraham_n only_a son_n be_v not_o he_o a_o father_n to_o ishmael_n yet_o his_o only_a son_n he_o be_v though_o before_o he_o he_o have_v ishmael_n and_o after_o diverse_a child_n by_o keturah_n for_o these_o respect_n 1._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o expulsion_n of_o ishmael_n the_o son_n 〈◊〉_d the_o bondwoman_n who_o be_v out_v of_o his_o family_n by_o a_o decreâ—â—_n from_o heaven_n 2._o in_o reference_n to_o his_o wife_n sarah_n she_o only_o have_v isaac_n anâ—_n because_o she_o have_v no_o more_o he_o only_o be_v account_v the_o legal_a heâ—â—_n to_o abraham_n and_o this_o make_v a_o only_a son_n 3._o in_o reference_n to_o his_o affection_n and_o tenderness_n over_o himâ—_n his_o delight_n and_o his_o only_a hope_n who_o be_v a_o long_a time_n expect_v and_o desire_v and_o at_o last_o get_v by_o a_o miracle_n in_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n old_a age_n and_o so_o further_o to_o 4._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o promise_n whereof_o isaac_n be_v the_o subject_a as_o be_v express_v here_o in_o the_o text._n and_o 5._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o line_n and_o posterity_n of_o abraham_n for_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o â—learing_n of_o the_o word_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n 1._o when_o he_o be_v try_v many_o time_n he_o have_v be_v try_v beâ—ore_o but_o god_n will_v have_v he_o further_o sist_v he_o put_v his_o child_n upon_o several_a trial_n as_o in_o a_o trouble_a season_n billow_n fall_v â—n_v the_o neck_n of_o another_o so_o in_o this_o enrage_a world_n of_o wickedness_n one_o affliction_n follow_v close_o at_o the_o heel_n of_o another_o and_o we_o be_v no_o soon_o free_v from_o egypt_n but_o pharaoh_n parsue_v we_o our_o life_n be_v of_o few_o day_n but_o those_o full_a of_o trouble_n job_n 14.1_o â—very_n day_n have_v his_o trouble_n his_o evil_n sufficient_a unto_o the_o day_n be_v â—he_v evil_a thereof_o mat_n 6_o 34_o our_o life_n be_v a_o warfare_n a_o restless_a employment_n a_o time_n of_o conflict_n after_o one_o skirmish_n be_v over_o we_o must_v prepare_v for_o another_o david_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o â—ion_n and_o the_o paw_n of_o the_o bear_n fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o goliath_n â—nd_v after_o under_o saul_n rage_n and_o tyranny_n and_o at_o last_o a_o rebellion_n be_v hatch_v against_o he_o by_o his_o own_o son_n and_o his_o counsellor_n absalon_n and_o achitophel_n but_o why_o after_o so_o many_o and_o great_a assurance_n of_o fidelity_n and_o loyalty_n shall_v god_n yet_o require_v further_a evidence_n certain_o where_o god_n have_v bestow_v eminent_a grace_n he_o will_v have_v they_o eminent_o conspicuous_a where_o he_o confer_v great_a assistance_n of_o habet_n he_o exact_v proportionable_a â—â—yalls_n thereof_o job_n upright_o above_o all_o man_n in_o the_o east_n and_o therefore_o that_o his_o faith_n may_v be_v more_o glorious_a he_o must_v of_o all_o other_o â—â—e_z most_o put_v at_o god_n give_v moses_n a_o exceed_a great_a spirit_n and_o â—â—e_v therefore_o be_v to_o sustain_v the_o barden_n of_o israel_n god_n will_v not_o â—ave_n his_o grace_n idle_a in_o we_o but_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o strength_n exercise_v and_o employ_v but_o here_o be_v more_o in_o these_o word_n when_o he_o be_v try_v as_o if_o â—â—e_z have_v never_o be_v try_v heretofore_o it_o be_v true_a he_o have_v undergo_v several_a trial_n and_o those_o sharp_a one_o too_o but_o yet_o none_o of_o they_o â—n_o respect_v of_o this_o can_v merit_v the_o name_n the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o it_o â—ll_v the_o other_o be_v nothing_o bestow_v the_o denomination_n on_o this_o ordinary_o every_o man_n in_o the_o progress_n of_o his_o life_n meet_v with_o some_o one_o remarkable_a accident_n danger_n or_o affliction_n which_o above_o all_o other_o he_o may_v call_v his_o trial_n every_o day_n a_o man_n live_v 〈◊〉_d a_o evil_a day_n few_o and_o evil_a have_v the_o day_n of_o the_o year_n of_o my_o life_n be_v etc._n etc._n gen._n 47.9_o yet_o a_o man_n shall_v light_v one_o more_o notable_a a_o evil_a day_n indeed_o which_o for_o its_o malignity_n far_o surpass_v all_o other_o and_o be_v therefore_o call_v ephes_n 6.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o evil_a day_n a_o profess_a soldier_n in_o his_o experience_n may_v tell_v you_o several_a conflict_n and_o skirmish_n but_o noâ—_n above_o two_o or_o three_o set_a battle_n in_o full_a body_n in_o his_o life_n time_n 2._o abraham_n be_v try_v so_o be_v job_n a_o upright_a man_n david_n a_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n judgement_n begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n the_o fiery_a trial_n can_v be_v no_o strange_a thing_n to_o god_n child_n when_o as_o his_o own_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o pass_v and_o endure_v it_o stranger_n be_v only_o except_v let_v none_o pretend_v to_o a_o exemption_n or_o protection_n from_o the_o usual_a contingency_n which_o iâ—_n all_o age_n have_v attend_v god_n separate_v servant_n calamity_n anâ—_n temporal_a trouble_n affliction_n and_o trial_n for_o its_o necessary_a their_o shall_v happen_v that_o those_o which_o be_v approve_v may_v be_v make_v manifest_a as_o the_o apostle_n in_o another_o though_o not_o altogether_o unlike_a case_n 1_o cor._n 11.19_o that_o our_o faith_n may_v appear_v precious_a like_o gold_n and_o be_v find_v to_o the_o praise_n etc._n etc._n 1_o peter_n 1.7_o 3._o abraham_n be_v try_v probably_n sarah_n know_v nothing_o of_o iâ—_n and_o so_o no_o mention_n of_o her_o trial_n or_o faith_n in_o this_o instance_n grâ—â—_n who_o know_v our_o frame_n remember_v the_o dâ—st_n consider_v 〈◊〉_d gold_n he_o dispense_v his_o affliction_n according_a to_o
rash_a praesumptuous_a fancy_n but_o a_o sober_a and_o advise_v meditationâ—_n that_o god_n be_v able_a etc._n etc._n it_o be_v the_o wise_a man_n advice_n and_o â—_z in_o time_n of_o prosperity_n rejoice_v in_o time_n of_o adversity_n consider_v eccleâ—_n 7.16_o consider_v god_n almighty_a greatness_n infinite_a wisdom_n absolute_a power_n inexpressable_a goodness_n and_o undisputable_a truthâ—_n and_o thou_o shall_v never_o fall_v thou_o may_v be_v toss_v but_o shall_v noâ—_n sink_v thou_o may_v be_v shake_v but_o not_o remove_v thou_o may_v be_v afflict_v yet_o not_o in_o distress_n persecute_v but_o not_o forsake_v cast_v down_o but_o not_o destroy_v 2_o cor._n 4.8.9_o this_o be_v the_o confidence_n and_o relief_n of_o saint_n paul_n sadness_n and_o affliction_n eveâ—_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n which_o raise_v the_o dead_a who_o deliver_v we_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 1.9.10_o this_o be_v his_o persuasion_n that_o neither_o life_n nor_o death_n nor_o angel_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 8.38.39_o o_o that_o we_o be_v wise_a to_o consider_v these_o excellency_n these_o resolution_n and_o understand_v the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o will_v consider_v and_o remember_v that_o he_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n order_n out_o of_o confusion_n all_o be_v from_o nothing_o and_o he_o be_v the_o same_o god_n still_o in_o power_n in_o wisdom_n in_o goodness_n his_o ear_n be_v not_o heavy_a nor_o his_o hand_n shorten_v unless_o our_o sin_n cause_v he_o to_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o we_o that_o he_o will_v not_o hear_v and_o last_o consider_v abraham_n to_o be_v like_o this_o your_o father_n in_o the_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n of_o obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a isay_n 51.1.2_o consider_v abraham_n your_o father_n etc._n etc._n and_o remember_v that_o god_n bless_a and_o increase_v he_o he_o consider_v god_n be_v able_a etc._n etc._n and_o so_o he_o receive_v etc._n etc._n which_o afford_v another_o observation_n 8._o he_o receive_v he_o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v lamt_v 3.22_o god_n give_v he_o unto_o abraham_n the_o second_o time_n he_o will_v always_o have_v his_o church_n to_o remain_v and_o though_o for_o a_o time_n she_o be_v overclouded_n with_o heresy_n persecution_n and_o interest_n yet_o magna_fw-la est_fw-la veritas_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o she_o she_o will_v be_v most_o christian_a in_o her_o most_o persecute_a and_o afflict_a condition_n and_o many_o time_n god_n deliver_v she_o from_o her_o persecutor_n make_v her_o darkness_n to_o be_v â—ight_a and_o bring_v again_o the_o captivity_n of_o zion_n as_o in_o a_o dream_n and_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o the_o church_n so_o with_o its_o several_a member_n they_o be_v many_o time_n bring_v out_o of_o the_o deep_a water_n and_o the_o stiff_a mire_n light_n spring_v up_o to_o they_o that_o be_v true_a of_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v say_v light_n come_v to_o the_o jew_n ester_n 8.16_o upon_o the_o discovery_n and_o disappointment_n of_o hamans_n cruelty_n 9_o abraham_n offer_v his_o son_n and_o save_v he_o he_o receive_v with_o a_o addition_n a_o lamb_n and_o with_o a_o blessing_n and_o assurance_n of_o blessing_n in_o thy_o seed_n etc._n etc._n to_o give_v to_o god_n what_o he_o demand_v be_v a_o great_a act_n of_o justice_n because_o he_o demand_v we_o give_v he_o nothing_o but_o what_o be_v first_o he_o and_o it_o be_v the_o best_a policy_n the_o sure_a way_n both_o to_o preserve_v and_o improve_v his_o gift_n we_o never_o offer_v any_o thing_n to_o god_n but_o we_o be_v gainer_n by_o it_o we_o receive_v either_o a_o hundred_o sell_v for_o the_o present_a or_o eternal_a life_n give_v our_o person_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o he_o to_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o fear_n and_o though_o upon_o that_o score_n the_o soul_n be_v separate_v and_o the_o body_n crucify_v we_o shall_v receive_v both_o again_o with_o inexpressible_a advantage_n give_v your_o substance_n and_o good_n to_o the_o necessitate_a member_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o though_o we_o spend_v much_o this_o way_n we_o shall_v save_v much_o more_o decima_fw-la &_o divet_n este_fw-la we_o shall_v gainâ—_n and_o raise_v a_o estate_n he_o have_v distribute_v and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a his_o righteousness_n remain_v etc._n etc._n that_o one_o be_v of_o improvement_n his_o horn_n shall_v be_v exalt_v with_o honour_n that_o be_v a_o second_o way_n both_o certain_a psal_n 112.9_o and_o so_o this_o kind_n of_o distribution_n be_v a_o way_n of_o provision_n for_o the_o future_a and_o therefore_o call_v a_o lay_v up_o a_o stake_n of_o a_o good_a foundation_n 1_o tim._n 6.19_o a_o treasury_n a_o magazine_n 10._o he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d though_o faith_n receive_v not_o the_o expect_a reward_n and_o effect_v which_o it_o apprehend_v as_o be_v inexpedient_a either_o for_o the_o present_a or_o future_a condition_n of_o the_o believer_n yet_o it_o receive_v what_o god_n award_v the_o hope_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v not_o perish_v and_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v but_o many_o time_n before_o belief_n come_v we_o be_v at_o the_o last_o experience_n the_o altar_n be_v prepare_v isaac_n bind_v and_o be_v lay_v upon_o it_o and_o abraham_n take_v the_o knife_n in_o hand_n ready_a to_o give_v the_o fatal_a stroke_n but_o then_o and_o â—â—till_o then_o not_o before_o do_v the_o angel_n step_v in_o for_o a_o rescue_n anâ—_n deliver_v isaac_n from_o death_n and_o so_o abraham_n receive_v he_o byâ—_n resemblance_n of_o the_o resurrection_n and_o thus_o christ_n deliver_v hiâ—_n church_n when_o overwhelm_v with_o oppressor_n revive_v she_o when_o she_o be_v in_o the_o dust_n when_o she_o be_v but_o a_o company_n of_o dead_a man_n appoint_v as_o sheep_n to_o be_v slay_v and_o number_v for_o destruction_n when_o she_o be_v dry_a bone_n and_o her_o hope_n clean_o off_o he_o will_v put_v breathe_v and_o life_n into_o they_o these_o and_o such_o like_a be_v the_o similitude_n oâ—_n parable_n which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n use_v to_o express_v the_o affliction_n and_o deliverance_n of_o his_o church_n isay_n 26.19_o ezek._n 37.5.6.7_o etc._n etc._n and_o have_v go_v thus_o far_o i_o may_v a_o while_n stay_v on_o the_o mystical_a and_o parabolicall_a signification_n of_o those_o text_n for_o so_o somâ—_n interpret_v these_o word_n he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n that_o be_v in_o reference_n to_o christ_n who_o death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v here_o prâ—â—_n figure_v and_o augustine_n tell_v we_o that_o this_o action_n of_o abraham_n be_v both_o factum_fw-la &_o prophetia_fw-la a_o history_n and_o a_o prophecy_n but_o i_o intend_v not_o to_o vary_v much_o from_o my_o resolve_a method_n and_o 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o conclusion_n shall_v only_o observe_v the_o two_o commendatory_a 〈◊〉_d of_o abraham_n faith_n which_o be_v note_v to_o be_v 1._o obedientiall_a work_v act_v faith_n be_v offer_v and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o faith_n james_n 2.21_o the_o former_a propoâ—â—_n sall_n and_o call_v of_o god_n to_o abraham_n be_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o â—aith_n in_o that_o particular_a and_o instance_n of_o believe_v his_o promise_n â—ut_fw-la this_o be_v a_o new_a trial_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o another_o expression_n and_o determination_n even_o that_o of_o obedience_n to_o his_o command_n god_n sometime_o tri_v our_o faith_n by_o promise_n of_o incredible_a thing_n whether_o then_o we_o will_v depend_v on_o he_o sometime_o by_o command_n â—f_o harsh_a unpleasant_a service_n or_o duty_n whether_o we_o will_v submit_v to_o he_o and_o obey_v he_o now_o when_o god_n put_v we_o to_o it_o to_o evidence_n our_o faith_n either_o by_o patience_n or_o obedience_n if_o we_o do_v not_o we_o be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o abraham_n not_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n for_o true_a faith_n will_v still_o approve_v itself_o so_o by_o faithful_a action_n no_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n or_o the_o devil_n to_o the_o contrary_a shall_v make_v we_o suspect_v or_o disbeleeve_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v no_o invitation_n of_o sin_n or_o lust_n shall_v lay_v we_o off_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o what_o â—e_n command_v where_o fire_n be_v there_o be_v heat_n and_o light_n where_o â—aith_o there_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n 2._o rational_a it_o be_v not_o a_o rash_a precipitate_a or_o temerarious_a deign_n but_o a_o wise_a sober_a deliberate_a proceed_n of_o his_o understanding_n will_n and_o affection_n for_o all_o his_o spiritual_a faculty_n be_v employ_v in_o this_o consideration_n of_o faith_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o ponder_v â—nd_v weigh_v with_o himself_o secum_fw-la perpendens_fw-la in_o one_o translation_n â—atiocinatus_fw-la in_o another_o his_o understanding_n consider_v god_n truth_n power_n etc._n etc._n and_o upon_o
it_o be_v will_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v even_o to_o take_v the_o mâ—â—_n restrain_v interpretation_n he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a nature_n and_o requâ—â—_n spiritual_a service_n but_o who_o deny_v this_o but_o yet_o even_o this_o inâ—â—_n pretation_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v fundamental_o not_o exclusive_o for_o the_o context_n will_v not_o endure_v any_o other_o sense_n because_o 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o spirit_n from_o all_o eternity_n and_o ever_o since_o the_o creation_n require_v spiritual_a worship_n even_o before_o that_o present_a hour_n speak_v verse_n 23._o and_o as_o spiritual_a worship_n be_v not_o then_o exclusive_a bodily_a worship_n so_o neither_o be_v they_o incompatible_a and_o inconâ—â—_n stint_v since_o that_o hour_n come_v or_o at_o this_o present_a hour_n now_o it_o 〈◊〉_d man_n ever_o yet_o presume_v that_o bodily_a worship_n be_v a_o duty_n unless_o offer_v with_o a_o true_a heart_n if_o it_o stand_v alone_o it_o be_v a_o mere_a mockery_n a_o 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of_o infinite_a wercy_n of_o tender_a and_o never_o fail_a conpassion_n of_o great_a and_o unspeakable_a goodness_n we_o bless_v magnify_v and_o gloâ—fie_v thou_o and_o bless_v be_v god_n even_o â—he_v father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o â—irituall_a blessing_n in_o high_a place_n in_o christ_n for_o that_o unwaluable_a â—lessing_n in_o give_v thy_o well-beloved_a son_n to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o â—im_n &c_n &c_n in_o and_o through_o he_o adopt_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o scent_n here_o be_v â—f_o the_o blessing_n of_o a_o happy_a eternity_n o_o bless_v we_o with_o thy_o save_a â—aces_n that_o we_o may_v by_o a_o regular_a constant_a course_n of_o holy_a live_n attain_v to_o that_o most_o bless_a end_n and_o sanctisie_n all_o thy_o blessing_n unto_o 〈◊〉_d that_o we_o be_v coment_v with_o thy_o allowance_n and_o blessing_n that_o 〈◊〉_d never_o murmur_v at_o or_o envy_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o other_o but_o that_o 〈◊〉_d patience_n we_o expect_v our_o portion_n in_o heaven_n and_o so_o bless_a lord_n 〈◊〉_d our_o heart_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o perfection_n and_o 〈◊〉_d fade_a nothingnesse_n and_o emptiness_n of_o the_o creature_n that_o with_o â—â—â—cere_a and_o ardent_a affection_n of_o obedience_n and_o love_n we_o may_v obey_v 〈◊〉_d serve_v and_o worship_v thou_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n o_o let_v 〈◊〉_d in_o our_o address_n and_o approach_n to_o thy_o glorious_a majesty_n serious_o ineditate_v on_o thy_o presence_n glory_n and_o soveraigut_o on_o 〈◊〉_d merciet_a and_o goodness_n and_o not_o dare_v rude_o and_o undecent_o to_o 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n then_o be_v 〈◊〉_d lord_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o thou_o we_o offer_v both_o 〈◊〉_d die_v expect_v a_o portion_n and_o share_n in_o the_o reward_n and_o blessing_n 〈◊〉_d religion_n with_o our_o soul_n o_o let_v they_o be_v yoke_v and_o join_v 〈◊〉_d there_o in_o the_o exercise_n and_o office_n of_o religion_n let_v we_o here_o live_v 〈◊〉_d the_o unity_n of_o thy_o catholic_a church_n in_o the_o commantem_fw-la of_o saâ—â—_n worship_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n with_o a_o holy_a service_n in_o 〈◊〉_d beauty_n of_o holiness_n glorify_v thou_o both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soulâ—â—_n that_o when_o both_o shall_v be_v glorify_v with_o thou_o we_o may_v to_o all_o eternity_n with_o the_o heavenly_a choir_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a spirit_n 〈◊〉_d that_o psalm_n of_o blessing_n glory_n praise_v honour_n and_o power_n 〈◊〉_d unto_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n 〈◊〉_d ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n josephs_n memorandum_n heb._n 11.22_o by_o faith_n joseph_n when_o he_o die_v make_v mention_n of_o 〈◊〉_d depart_v of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o give_v commandment_n concern_v his_o bone_n ioseph_n close_v up_o the_o catalogue_n of_o the_o patriarch_n he_o be_v the_o last_o mention_v of_o they_o and_o the_o history_n of_o he_o conclude_v the_o first_o and_o choice_a monument_n of_o antiquity_n the_o book_n 〈◊〉_d genesis_n the_o prime_a and_o principal_a record_n of_o ancient_a church_n story_n this_o joseph_n be_v famous_a and_o honourable_a for_o many_o excellent_a and_o eminent_a virtue_n as_o we_o read_v at_o large_a in_o that_o book_n the_o most_o principal_a be_v those_o some_o sum_v up_o by_o ambrâ—â—â—_n lib._n 1._o off_o cap._n 17._o humilis_fw-la fuit_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la servitutens_fw-la verecundus_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la fugam_fw-la patience_n usque_fw-la ad_fw-la carcerem_fw-la remissor_n injuriae_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la remunerationem_fw-la his_o humility_n chastity_n patience_n and_o charity_n to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v his_o singular_a piety_n towards_o god_n fidelity_n to_o his_o prince_n though_o one_o that_o know_v not_o god_n his_o clemency_n towards_o his_o brethren_n his_o chastity_n be_v so_o rare_a and_o be_v so_o famous_o know_v that_o all_o that_o know_v that_o history_n must_v acknowledge_v that_o never_o any_o escape_v so_o great_a temptation_n with_o so_o much_o innocency_n for_o his_o piety_n it_o be_v sufficient_o prove_v in_o every_o circustance_n of_o his_o life_n he_o depend_v on_o god_n for_o all_o receive_v all_o from_o he_o refer_v all_o unto_o he_o and_o in_o all_o magnify_v and_o celebrate_v his_o name_n as_o gen._n 39.9_o gen._n 40.8.41.16_o and_o 50_o 51.42.18.45.7_o and_o for_o his_o clemency_n pity_n and_o goodness_n to_o his_o brethren_n no_o example_n can_v match_v he_o and_o which_o be_v the_o crown_n and_o compliment_n of_o all_o he_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o end_n as_o he_o begin_v so_o he_o continue_v so_o he_o end_v qualis_fw-la vita_fw-la as_o he_o live_v so_o he_o die_v live_v he_o exercise_v his_o faith_n in_o the_o work_n of_o natural_a and_o moral_a religion_n and_o at_o his_o die_a he_o manifest_v it_o by_o his_o foreknowledge_n of_o the_o israelite_n departure_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o his_o precept_n to_o bury_v his_o bone_n in_o canaan_n for._n by_o faith_n joseph_n etc._n etc._n the_o first_o part._n 1._o how_o be_v this_o memorial_n a_o act_n of_o faith_n do_v not_o joseph_n take_v it_o upon_o trust_n from_o his_o father_n relation_n or_o be_v his_o faith_n in_o this_o instance_n any_o better_a than_o a_o implicit_a faith_n or_o found_v on_o a_o humane_a testimony_n for_o that_o jacob_n foretold_v his_o child_n what_o joseph_n here_o mention_n and_o bring_v to_o their_o remembrance_n be_v plain_a from_o express_a scripture_n gen._n 48.21_o but_o to_o this_o the_o answer_n be_v obvious_a that_o though_o jacob_n do_v deliver_v this_o prediction_n before_o joseph_n and_o his_o brethren_n yet_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o dictate_v that_o revelation_n to_o jacob_n may_v still_o reside_v with_o joseph_n and_o perhaps_o do_v discover_v more_o to_o he_o then_o to_o his_o father_n for_o in_o this_o particular_a joseph_n prophecy_n seem_v more_o clear_a