in_o respect_n that_o faith_n be_v the_o ground_n whereupon_o all_o the_o rest_n depend_v and_o in_o respect_n that_o this_o faith_n be_v such_o a_o jewel_n as_o without_o the_o which_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o any_o of_o you_o to_o please_v god_n without_o which_o all_o your_o deed_n be_v abomination_n before_o he_o without_o the_o which_o you_o be_v in_o the_o great_a misery_n which_o misery_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o terrible_a in_o that_o you_o be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o be_v it_o not_o good_a reason_n that_o you_o know_v and_o understand_v how_o this_o faith_n be_v first_o wrought_v and_o then_o nourish_v in_o your_o soul_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o see_v how_o it_o be_v create_v and_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v bring_v about_o you_o may_v examine_v your_o conscience_n and_o see_v whether_o you_o may_v be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o my_o purpose_n be_v to_o have_v insist_v long_o on_o this_o matter_n then_o this_o time_n will_v suffer_v now_o therefore_o as_o time_n will_v permit_v and_o god_n shall_v give_v grace_n i_o will_v let_v you_o understand_v how_o the_o holy_a spirit_n employ_v his_o travail_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n of_o man_n and_o what_o pain_n the_o holy_a ghost_n take_v in_o create_v and_o form_v this_o jewel_n of_o faith_n in_o your_o soul_n yet_o before_o i_o enter_v this_o work_n to_o let_v you_o see_v the_o travail_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o work_v of_o this_o faith_n in_o your_o heart_n it_o be_v necessary_a and_o more_o than_o necessary_a that_o you_o understand_v first_o your_o own_o misery_n and_o infirmity_n and_o that_o you_o know_v how_o the_o lord_n be_v induce_v to_o recover_v you_o out_o of_o your_o old_a estate_n and_o to_o recreate_v you_o who_o be_v lose_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o your_o father_n adam_n then_o to_o consider_v of_o this_o matter_n more_o deep_o i_o offer_v to_o your_o remembrance_n this_o ground_n that_o man_n universal_o and_o every_o one_o particular_o be_v corrupt_v and_o lose_v and_o that_o by_o our_o first_o father_n fall_n for_o if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o but_o that_o same_o first_o fault_n and_o sin_n of_o he_o we_o be_v all_o of_o we_o just_o condemn_v to_o a_o double_a death_n both_o of_o body_n &_o soul_n for_o ever_o man_v thus_o universallie_o and_o particular_o be_v utterlie_o lose_v without_o any_o hope_n at_o all_o of_o recovery_n leave_v in_o his_o soul_n without_o any_o sense_n of_o the_o recovery_n of_o that_o former_a estate_n or_o repair_v of_o that_o image_n which_o he_o have_v lose_v through_o sin_n long_o before_o he_o be_v i_o say_v lose_v by_o this_o sin_n and_o leave_v in_o this_o desperate_a estate_n in_o himself_o what_o do_v god_n the_o everliving_a god_n only_o wise_a who_o way_n be_v unserchable_a have_v find_v out_o a_o way_n how_o that_o man_n this_o way_n lose_v yet_o he_o may_v be_v save_v herein_o he_o seek_v counsel_n from_o who_o not_o from_o any_o â—reature_n but_o he_o counsel_v with_o himself_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n take_v counsel_n of_o themselves_o one_o god_n be_v move_v to_o seek_v counsel_n from_o himself_o only_o move_v in_o himself_o for_o he_o have_v not_o a_o external_a principal_n without_o himself_o to_o induce_v he_o so_o he_o seek_v this_o counsel_n at_o himself_o and_o be_v move_v in_o himself_o thereto_o as_o ephes._n 1.9_o what_o do_v he_o when_o all_o man_n shall_v have_v die_v for_o ever_o it_o please_v he_o of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n to_o select_v out_o of_o all_o and_o to_o elect_v a_o certain_a number_n out_o of_o the_o lose_a race_n of_o adam_n that_o shall_v have_v perish_v for_o ever_o in_o this_o his_o counsel_n and_o decree_n move_v i_o say_v of_o himself_o and_o seek_v counsel_n from_o himself_o only_o he_o select_v a_o certain_a number_n out_o of_o this_o rot_a race_n which_o certain_a number_n he_o will_v have_v sanctify_v he_o will_v have_v justify_v he_o will_v have_v glorify_v and_o therefore_o to_o bring_v to_o pass_v the_o work_n of_o their_o salvation_n what_o do_v he_o he_o appoint_v his_o own_o natural_a son_n for_o he_o have_v but_o one_o natural_a son_n he_o appoint_v the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n his_o own_o natural_a son_n god_n in_o power_n glory_n and_o majesty_n as_o high_a as_o himself_o equal_a with_o god_n the_o father_n in_o all_o thing_n he_o appoint_v he_o to_o work_v this_o work_n to_o bring_v to_o pass_v this_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n this_o be_v but_o the_o mystery_n of_o it_o in_o some_o measure_n disclose_v and_o therefore_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n for_o he_o dispense_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o wisdom_n at_o such_o time_n as_o he_o appoint_v he_o make_v his_o son_n to_o come_v down_o to_o seize_v himself_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n to_o take_v on_o our_o flesh_n to_o take_v on_o the_o likeness_n of_o sin_n he_o take_v not_o on_o sin_n but_o he_o take_v on_o the_o likeness_n of_o sin_n what_o call_v i_o that_o likeness_n our_o flesh_n be_v the_o likeness_n of_o sin_n he_o take_v on_o our_o flesh_n and_o nature_n the_o likeness_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_o sanctify_v the_o very_a moment_n of_o his_o conception_n in_o the_o very_a womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n he_o take_v on_o this_o flesh_n that_o in_o this_o flesh_n and_o nature_n sin_n may_v be_v banish_v and_o cast_v out_o of_o we_o for_o ever_o and_o whereas_o we_o shall_v all_o of_o we_o have_v go_v one-way_n for_o there_o be_v no_o exception_n of_o person_n by_o nature_n christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n have_v elect_v we_o and_o according_a as_o his_o father_n in_o his_o secret_a election_n before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v elect_v we_o the_o same_o christ_n jesus_n in_o his_o own_o time_n call_v we_o and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o that_o salvation_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v and_o he_o repair_v not_o only_o that_o image_n which_o be_v lose_v in_o our_o forefather_n adam_n he_o place_v we_o not_o in_o a_o terrestrial_a paradise_n where_o adam_n be_v place_v at_o the_o beginning_n and_o what_o more_o can_v have_v be_v seek_v by_o we_o but_o he_o give_v we_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a image_n than_o we_o lose_v he_o place_v we_o in_o a_o more_o high_a and_o in_o a_o more_o celestial_a paradise_n than_o we_o lose_v for_o so_o much_o the_o more_o heavenly_a be_v the_o paradise_n which_o he_o give_v we_o as_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o first_o and_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o god_n himself_o be_v far_o above_o any_o creature_n that_o ever_o be_v man_n or_o angel_n therefore_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o by_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n the_o son_n of_o god_n whereas_o have_v we_o remain_v in_o that_o image_n wherein_o our_o forefather_n be_v create_v we_o shall_v have_v settle_v ourselves_o in_o the_o earth_n for_o ever_o we_o can_v not_o have_v crave_v a_o better_a paradise_n than_o a_o earthly_a paradise_n for_o earthly_a tabernacle_n by_o benefit_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n i_o say_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o be_v pluck_v up_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o heaven_n and_o to_o a_o heavenly_a paradise_n and_o what_o have_v we_o to_o do_v with_o heaven_n be_v we_o not_o make_v of_o the_o earth_n to_o return_v to_o the_o earth_n become_v not_o a_o earthly_a paradise_n a_o earthly_a body_n yet_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o mercy_n send_v down_o his_o son_n to_o draw_v we_o up_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o heaven_n this_o be_v so_o high_a a_o thing_n that_o it_o can_v be_v easy_o consider_v for_o this_o draw_n of_o we_o to_o a_o heavenly_a paradise_n be_v a_o thing_n more_o than_o can_v have_v be_v think_v on_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v the_o life_n of_o angel_n in_o heaven_n how_o can_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n think_v on_o this_o yet_o it_o please_v the_o live_a lord_n in_o the_o great_a riches_n and_o bowel_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o in_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o the_o power_n of_o his_o mercy_n towards_o we_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o epistle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n can_v get_v word_n enough_o to_o express_v this_o he_o know_v not_o how_o to_o begin_v nor_o how_o to_o end_v when_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o that_o mercy_n and_o if_o you_o look_v well_o into_o that_o epistle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n you_o shall_v find_v more_o high_a and_o excellent_a style_n give_v to_o the_o riches_n of_o that_o mercy_n in_o that_o epistle_n then_o in_o any_o other_o part_n of_o the_o scripture_n it_o please_v he_o i_o say_v of_o his_o own_o mercy_n not_o to_o give_v we_o simple_o the_o
image_n which_o we_o lose_v nor_o to_o leave_v we_o in_o this_o earth_n but_o it_o please_v he_o to_o give_v we_o a_o better_a image_n and_o beside_o that_o to_o place_v we_o in_o heaven_n there_o to_o remain_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o now_o rest_v his_o mercy_n and_o grace_n here_o no_o but_o that_o this_o salvation_n which_o he_o have_v already_o purchase_v &_o bring_v about_o by_o his_o son_n our_o saviour_n christ_n jesus_n may_v be_v whole_o accomplish_v have_v nothing_o want_v in_o it_o as_o he_o redeem_v we_o in_o his_o own_o person_n perfect_o so_o he_o make_v this_o same_o redemption_n to_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n &_o make_v we_o sure_a of_o it_o in_o our_o conscience_n and_o to_o this_o end_n what_o do_v he_o as_o by_o his_o death_n he_o purchase_v our_o full_a redemption_n so_o he_o make_v it_o know_v unto_o we_o he_o intimate_v it_o unto_o we_o by_o our_o inward_a call_n let_v we_o both_o find_v and_o feel_v in_o our_o heart_n what_o he_o do_v in_o his_o body_n for_o us._n for_o our_o lord_n when_o he_o make_v his_o servant_n to_o proclaim_v this_o redemption_n and_o to_o intimate_v it_o to_o our_o conscience_n he_o work_v this_o jewel_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v die_v for_o us._n for_o what_o can_v it_o avail_v we_o to_o see_v our_o redemption_n to_o see_v our_o salvation_n and_o our_o life_n a_o far_o off_o if_o a_o way_n be_v not_o find_v out_o and_o a_o hand_n and_o mean_n give_v unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o may_v apprehend_v that_o salvation_n &_o apply_v it_o to_o ourselves_o what_o can_v it_o avail_v a_o sick_a man_n to_o see_v a_o drug_n in_o a_o apothecary_n shop_n except_o he_o may_v have_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o to_o his_o sick_a body_n so_o to_o the_o end_n that_o this_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n may_v be_v full_o and_o free_o accomplish_v look_v how_o free_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o as_o free_o have_v he_o find_v out_o this_o way_n and_o mean_n and_o offer_v we_o this_o hand_n whereby_o we_o may_v take_v hold_n on_o christ_n &_o apply_v he_o to_o our_o soul_n this_o mean_n to_o conclude_v be_v faith_n there_o be_v not_o a_o way_n nor_o a_o instrument_n in_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o can_v apply_v christ_n to_o our_o soul_n but_o only_o the_o instrument_n of_o faith_n therefore_o faith_n can_v be_v enough_o commend_v turn_v to_o faith_n and_o it_o will_v make_v thou_o turn_v to_o god_n and_o so_o conjoin_v thou_o with_o god_n and_o make_v all_o thy_o action_n well_o please_v unto_o he_o there_o be_v no_o good_a action_n that_o we_o do_v though_o it_o seem_v never_o so_o good_a before_o the_o world_n but_o it_o be_v abomination_n before_o god_n if_o it_o be_v not_o do_v in_o faith_n and_o will_v further_o our_o condemnation_n have_v faith_n all_o the_o creature_n of_o god_n be_v serviceable_a unto_o we_o they_o must_v all_o conspire_v to_o the_o furtherance_n of_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a want_v faith_n there_o be_v none_o of_o the_o creature_n of_o god_n but_o shall_v be_v enemy_n unto_o we_o and_o conspire_v to_o our_o damnation_n for_o faith_n conjoin_v we_o with_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n and_o make_v we_o heavenly_a this_o jewel_n of_o faith_n season_v all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o god_n give_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v of_o no_o value_n to_o my_o soul_n without_o faith_n and_o what_o avail_v it_o any_o man_n to_o have_v all_o the_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n in_o the_o earth_n without_o faith_n for_o the_o devil_n have_v all_o this_o knowledge_n and_o be_v not_o the_o better_a what_o avail_v it_o i_o to_o conquer_v all_o the_o monarch_n kingdom_n and_o whole_a riches_n in_o the_o earth_n what_o can_v all_o these_o avail_n my_o soul_n nothing_o but_o accuse_v i_o if_o i_o want_v faith_n therefore_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o gift_n of_o god_n without_o faith_n avail_v nothing_o but_o to_o augment_v our_o misery_n all_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v abuse_v without_o faith_n faith_n only_o make_v thou_o to_o use_v the_o benefit_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n right_o faith_n only_o shall_v be_v seek_v keep_v and_o entertain_v here_o in_o this_o life_n have_v faith_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v profitable_a unto_o thou_o for_o this_o jewel_n keep_v they_o all_o in_o order_n and_o make_v they_o all_o fruitful_a whereas_o want_v this_o jewel_n there_o be_v nothing_o here_o on_o earth_n but_o it_o will_v testify_v against_o thou_o let_v we_o then_o speak_v of_o this_o faith_n how_o it_o be_v wrought_v in_o you_o soul_n i_o take_v my_o ground_n out_o of_o the_o evangelist_n john_n 6.44_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v no_o man_n can_v come_v to_o â—e_v except_o the_o father_n which_o have_v send_v i_o draw_v he_o in_o the_o which_o word_n we_o see_v clear_o that_o except_o we_o be_v draw_v except_o we_o be_v compel_v except_o we_o be_v thrust_v except_o of_o unwilling_a we_o be_v make_v willing_a by_o god_n the_o father_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o we_o to_o come_v to_o his_o son_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n must_v draw_v we_o and_o make_v we_o willing_a or_o ever_o we_o come_v to_o god_n because_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v not_o only_o wound_v and_o lance_v by_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n show_v ephes._n 2.1_o we_o be_v whole_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n yea_o obseque_v how_o void_a any_o dead_a body_n be_v of_o a_o natural_a life_n so_o void_a be_v our_o soul_n though_o they_o be_v live_v the_o natural_a life_n so_o void_a be_v they_o of_o the_o life_n of_o god_n of_o that_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a life_n whereunto_o we_o in_o this_o life_n do_v aspire_v until_o such_o time_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n draw_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n that_o be_v quicken_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n no_o it_o be_v not_o a_o draw_v as_o we_o common_o speak_v it_o be_v a_o very_a quicken_a of_o a_o dead_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o quicken_n of_o that_o thing_n which_o be_v void_a of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n then_o except_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n draw_v we_o that_o be_v quicken_v we_o with_o that_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a life_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o we_o to_o come_v to_o heaven_n and_o except_o he_o nourish_v this_o life_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o we_o can_v stand_v in_o this_o life_n so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o draw_v we_o that_o be_v to_o begin_v this_o life_n in_o we_o and_o by_o the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n to_o continue_v and_o nourish_v this_o life_n in_o us._n now_o by_o the_o draw_n of_o the_o spirit_n our_o soul_n be_v quicken_v and_o by_o the_o draw_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o understand_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o the_o frame_n and_o create_v of_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n which_o make_v we_o new_a creature_n now_o let_v we_o see_v what_o order_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n keep_v in_o draw_v we_o and_o inform_v and_o create_v this_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n first_o of_o all_o i_o divide_v the_o soul_n into_o no_o more_o part_n then_o common_o it_o use_v to_o be_v divide_v that_o be_v into_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o mind_n our_o mind_n then_o be_v â—_o cloud_n of_o darkness_n altogether_o blind_a natural_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o that_o mind_n of_o we_o but_o vanity_n error_n and_o ignorance_n whereby_o we_o vanish_v away_o &_o can_v never_o long_o continue_v in_o any_o good_a resolution_n or_o purpose_n what_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o first_o work_n that_o ever_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v he_o take_v order_n with_o the_o mind_n and_o what_o do_v he_o to_o the_o mind_n he_o banish_v darkness_n he_o chase_v out_o vanity_n and_o blindness_n that_o natural_o lurk_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o this_o darkness_n he_o place_v in_o the_o mind_n a_o lâ—ght_n a_o celestial_a and_o heavenly_a light_n a_o light_n which_o be_v resident_a in_o christ_n jesus_n only_o then_o the_o spirit_n chase_v out_o that_o cloud_n of_o mist_n and_o darkness_n and_o place_v light_a in_o the_o mind_n and_o what_o work_v he_o by_o this_o light_n we_o get_v sanctify_v understanding_n incontinent_a he_o make_v we_o to_o see_v god_n not_o only_o as_o he_o be_v god_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o world_n but_o also_o as_o he_o be_v god_n the_o redeemer_n and_o have_v redeem_v we_o in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n now_o before_o i_o obtain_v this_o light_n
apprehension_n of_o the_o meat_n and_o drink_v that_o be_v the_o food_n of_o the_o body_n so_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o apprehension_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v our_o meat_n and_o drink_v spiritual_a of_o meat_n and_o drink_v corporal_a there_o be_v a_o apprehension_n by_o the_o eye_n and_o by_o the_o taste_n that_o while_o the_o meat_n be_v present_a unto_o you_o on_o the_o table_n your_o eye_n take_v a_o view_n of_o that_o meat_n discern_v it_o and_o make_v choice_n of_o it_o and_o not_o only_o the_o eye_n but_o also_o the_o taste_n discern_v the_o meat_n and_o the_o taste_n approve_v it_o that_o be_v call_v the_o first_o apprehension_n now_o upon_o this_o which_o be_v the_o first_o the_o second_o apprehension_n follow_v that_o be_v after_o that_o you_o have_v chew_v that_o meat_n swallow_v it_o and_o send_v it_o to_o your_o stomach_n where_o it_o digest_v and_o convert_v into_o your_o nouriture_n then_o in_o your_o stomach_n you_o get_v the_o second_o apprehension_n but_o if_o your_o eye_n like_v not_o that_o meat_n neither_o your_o taste_n like_o it_o the_o second_o apprehension_n follow_v not_o for_o thou_o will_v spit_v it_o out_o again_o or_o reject_v it_o prefer_v some_o other_o meat_n unto_o it_o that_o thou_o like_v better_a that_o meat_n which_o thou_o like_v not_o enters_z never_o into_o thy_o stomach_n and_o so_o it_o can_v never_o be_v convert_v into_o thy_o nourishment_n for_o it_o be_v only_o the_o second_o apprehension_n of_o the_o meat_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o nourishment_n of_o the_o body_n in_o our_o corporal_a food_n so_o that_o if_o you_o chew_v not_o this_o meat_n and_o swallow_v it_o it_o feed_v you_o not_o than_o it_o be_v only_o the_o second_o apprehension_n that_o nourish_v our_o body_n it_o be_v even_o so_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n so_o far_o as_o they_o may_v be_v compare_v in_o the_o food_n of_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v the_o life_n and_o nouriture_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n there_o must_v be_v two_o sort_n of_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n jesus_n the_o first_o apprehension_n be_v by_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o mind_n that_o be_v by_o our_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n for_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n discern_v by_o a_o outward_a light_n so_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o mind_n discern_v by_o a_o inward_a and_o renew_a understanding_n whereby_o we_o get_v the_o first_o apprehension_n of_o christ._n now_o if_o this_o first_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n like_o we_o well_o than_o the_o next_o follow_v we_o begin_v to_o cast_v the_o affection_n of_o our_o heart_n on_o he_o we_o have_v good_a will_n to_o he_o for_o all_o our_o affection_n proceed_v from_o our_o will_n and_o our_o affection_n be_v renew_v and_o make_v holy_a we_o set_v they_o whole_o upon_o christ._n we_o love_v he_o and_o if_o we_o love_v he_o we_o take_v hold_v of_o he_o and_o digest_v he_o that_o be_v we_o apply_v he_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o so_o of_o this_o love_n &_o like_n of_o he_o the_o second_o apprehension_n do_v follow_v but_o if_o we_o have_v no_o will_n to_o he_o if_o we_o have_v no_o love_n nor_o like_n of_o he_o what_o do_v we_o then_o we_o reject_v he_o and_o prefer_v our_o own_o idol_n and_o the_o service_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n to_o he_o and_o so_o the_o second_o apprehension_n follow_v not_o we_o can_v digest_v he_o and_o if_o we_o digest_v he_o not_o that_o spiritual_a life_n can_v grow_v in_o we_o for_o mark_n in_o what_o place_n the_o eye_n serve_v to_o the_o body_n in_o the_o same_o room_n serve_v knowledge_n and_o understanding_n to_o thy_o soul_n and_o look_v in_o what_o place_n thy_o hand_n and_o thy_o mouth_n thy_o taste_n and_o thy_o stomach_n serve_v unto_o thy_o body_n in_o that_o very_a place_n serve_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n unto_o thy_o soul_n so_o that_o as_o our_o body_n can_v be_v nourish_v except_o our_o hand_n take_v and_o our_o mouth_n eat_v the_o meat_n whereby_o the_o second_o apprehension_n may_v follow_v likewise_o our_o soul_n can_v feed_v on_o christ_n except_o we_o hold_v he_o and_o embrace_v he_o hearty_o by_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n for_o we_o come_v not_o to_o christ_n by_o any_o outward_a motion_n of_o our_o body_n but_o by_o a_o inward_a motion_n &_o apprehension_n of_o the_o heart_n for_o god_n find_v we_o all_o in_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n he_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n by_o reform_v the_o affection_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o make_v we_o to_o love_v he_o and_o therefore_o the_o second_o apprehension_n whereby_o we_o digest_v our_o saviour_n will_v never_o enter_v into_o our_o soul_n except_o as_o he_o please_v the_o eye_n so_o he_o please_v the_o will_n and_o the_o affection_n also_o now_o if_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n be_v whole_o bend_v upon_o christ_n than_o no_o doubt_n we_o have_v get_v this_o jewel_n of_o faith_n have_v you_o such_o a_o like_n in_o your_o mind_n &_o such_o a_o love_n in_o your_o heart_n of_o christ_n that_o you_o will_v prefer_v he_o before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n then_o no_o question_n faith_n be_v begin_v in_o you_o us._n now_o after_o a_o thing_n be_v begin_v there_o be_v yet_o more_o require_v for_o though_o this_o faith_n be_v form_v in_o your_o mind_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o soul_n yet_o that_o be_v not_o enough_o but_o that_o which_o be_v form_v must_v be_v nourish_v and_o he_o who_o be_v conceive_v must_v be_v entertain_v and_o bring_v up_o or_o else_o the_o love_n that_o be_v begin_v in_o i_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n except_o by_o ordinary_a mean_n it_o be_v daily_o entertain_v and_o nourish_v it_o will_v decay_v except_o the_o lord_n continue_v the_o work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o i_o can_v continue_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o how_o must_v we_o nourish_v and_o keep_v faith_n in_o our_o soul_n two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o we_o nourish_v faith_n begin_v in_o our_o soul_n by_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n not_o of_o every_o word_n but_o by_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v and_o not_o by_o hear_v of_o every_o man_n but_o by_o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v by_o he_o that_o be_v send_v for_o this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n whereunto_o the_o lord_n have_v bind_v himself_o he_o will_v work_v faith_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o the_o more_o that_o thou_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o the_o otfn_a that_o thou_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n the_o more_o thy_o faith_n be_v nourish_v now_o it_o be_v not_o only_o by_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n that_o we_o nourish_v faith_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n be_v notable_a of_o themselves_o to_o nourish_v this_o faith_n in_o we_o except_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v conjoin_v with_o their_o ministry_n but_o the_o word_n and_o the_o sacrament_n be_v say_v to_o nourish_v faith_n in_o our_o soul_n because_o they_o offer_v and_o exhibit_v christ_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v the_o meat_n the_o drink_n and_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o in_o respect_n that_o in_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n we_o get_v christ_n who_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n therefore_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n be_v say_v to_o nourish_v our_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v say_v act._n 2.42_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n continue_v in_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o fellowship_n &_o break_v of_o bread_n and_o prayer_n by_o these_o mean_n entertain_v augment_v and_o nourish_v the_o faith_n that_o be_v begin_v in_o they_o then_o the_o holy_a spirit_n beget_v this_o faith_n work_v this_o faith_n create_v this_o faith_n nourish_v &_o entertain_v this_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n by_o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v and_o by_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n whereby_o the_o lord_n nourish_v we_o and_o continue_v this_o spiritual_a food_n with_o us._n for_o observe_v by_o what_o mean_v the_o spiritual_a life_n be_v begin_v by_o the_o same_o mean_v it_o be_v nourish_v and_o entertain_v as_o this_o temporal_a life_n be_v entertain_v and_o nourish_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v begin_v then_o see_v by_o these_o mean_v the_o holy_a spirit_n beget_v this_o work_n of_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n exhortation_n it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o crave_v that_o he_o will_v continue_v the_o work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v and_o for_o this_o cause_n we_o shall_v resort_v to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n when_o it_o be_v preach_v and_o to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n when_o they_o be_v minister_v that_o we_o may_v be_v feed_v in_o our_o soul_n to_o life_n
because_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n have_v his_o eye_n continual_o upon_o the_o conscience_n the_o eye_n of_o god_n be_v never_o from_o the_o conscience_n and_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o i_o prove_v to_o you_o by_o diverse_a place_n next_o because_o this_o god_n have_v choose_v his_o lodging_n and_o have_v set_v down_o his_o throne_n to_o make_v his_o residence_n in_o the_o conscience_n therefore_o that_o he_o may_v dwell_v in_o cleanness_n you_o ought_v to_o have_v a_o regard_n to_o his_o dwell_a place_n three_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n yea_o the_o only_a lord_n of_o this_o conscience_n who_o have_v power_n only_o to_o control_v who_o only_o have_v power_n to_o save_v or_o to_o cast_v away_o therefore_o that_o it_o may_v do_v good_a service_n to_o thy_o own_o lord_n thou_o ought_v to_o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o conscience_n and_o last_o of_o all_o in_o respect_n that_o the_o health_n of_o thy_o soul_n stand_v in_o the_o estate_n of_o thy_o conscience_n and_o if_o thy_o soul_n be_v in_o good_a health_n thy_o body_n can_v be_v ill_o therefore_o in_o respect_n that_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n depend_v upon_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o conscience_n every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v careful_o look_v to_o your_o conscience_n i_o will_v not_o amplify_v this_o but_o leave_v it_o to_o your_o memory_n how_o the_o health_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o soul_n shall_v be_v keep_v next_o i_o come_v in_o the_o three_o and_o last_o place_n to_o the_o point_n in_o the_o which_o every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v try_v and_o examine_v your_o conscience_n and_o as_o you_o may_v remember_v i_o set_v down_o two_o point_n wherein_o you_o ought_v to_o put_v your_o conscience_n in_o trial_n first_o to_o know_v whether_o your_o conscience_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n or_o not_o second_o whether_o your_o conscience_n be_v in_o love_n and_o charity_n and_o in_o amity_n with_o your_o neighbour_n or_o not_o in_o these_o two_o point_n chief_o you_o must_v try_v and_o examine_v yourselves_o to_o know_v whether_o you_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n or_o not_o you_o must_v first_o try_v whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n or_o not_o for_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o justify_v thereby_o of_o necessity_n you_o must_v have_v peace_n with_o god_n then_o the_o next_o care_n must_v be_v to_o try_v your_o faith_n and_o to_o see_v whether_o you_o have_v faith_n or_o not_o faith_n can_v no_o way_n be_v try_v but_o by_o the_o fruit_n faith_n can_v be_v judge_v of_o by_o i_o that_o look_v upon_o it_o only_o but_o by_o the_o effect_n therefore_o to_o try_v whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o mark_v the_o fruit_n take_v heed_n to_o thy_o mouth_n take_v heed_n to_o thy_o hand_n take_v heed_n to_o thy_o word_n and_o to_o thy_o deed_n for_o except_o thou_o glorify_v god_n in_o thy_o mouth_n &_o confess_v to_o thy_o salvation_n and_o except_o thou_o glorify_v he_o also_o in_o thy_o deed_n and_o make_v thy_o holy_a life_n a_o witness_n of_o thy_o holy_a faith_n all_o be_v but_o vain_a all_o be_v but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n know_v therefore_o to_o know_v the_o sincerity_n of_o thy_o faith_n thou_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o there_o be_v a_o harmony_n between_o thy_o hand_n thy_o mouth_n and_o thy_o heart_n that_o there_o be_v a_o natural_a consent_n that_o thy_o do_n prejudge_v not_o thy_o heart_n that_o thy_o mouth_n prejudge_v not_o thy_o heart_n but_o that_o mouth_n and_o hand_n may_v testify_v the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n if_o the_o heart_n the_o hand_n and_o the_o mouth_n consent_n and_o agree_v in_o one_o harmony_n together_o no_o question_n that_o heart_n that_o break_v forth_o into_o so_o good_a fruit_n be_v couple_v with_o god_n there_o be_v no_o question_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o action_n the_o beam_n &_o shine_v of_o thy_o life_n shall_v make_v the_o name_n of_o thy_o good_a god_n to_o be_v glorify_v therefore_o the_o whole_a weight_n of_o thy_o trial_n stand_v chief_o upon_o this_o point_n to_o see_v whether_o we_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v whether_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o faith_n or_o not_o for_o without_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o couple_v or_o conjoin_v betwixt_o we_o and_o christ_n without_o faith_n our_o heart_n can_v be_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v and_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v work_v by_o charity_n so_o all_o depend_v on_o this_o only_a and_o therefore_o that_o you_o may_v the_o better_o understand_v whether_o you_o have_v faith_n or_o no_o i_o be_v somewhat_o the_o more_o exact_a in_o this_o matter_n and_o i_o begin_v to_o let_v you_o see_v how_o the_o holy_a spirit_n creat_v faith_n and_o work_v faith_n in_o your_o soul_n heart_n and_o mind_n i_o begin_v to_o show_v you_o what_o order_n the_o holy_a spirit_n keep_v in_o form_v &_o in_o create_v this_o notable_a instrument_n in_o your_o heart_n &_o mind_n not_o only_a how_o he_o engender_v and_o begin_v faith_n but_o also_o how_o he_o entertain_v it_o how_o he_o nourish_v it_o and_o i_o show_v you_o the_o external_a mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o he_o use_v to_o this_o effect_n to_o beget_v faith_n in_o our_o soul_n the_o holy_a spirit_n use_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n preach_v by_o he_o that_o be_v send_v and_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sacrament_n as_o ordinary_a mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o ordinary_a mean_n be_v only_o then_o effectual_a when_o as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n concur_v inward_o in_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o word_n strike_v outward_o in_o our_o ear_n and_o with_o the_o sacrament_n outward_o receive_v and_o except_o the_o holy_a spirit_n grant_v his_o concurrence_n to_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n word_n and_o sacrament_n both_o will_v not_o work_v faith_n so_o all_o depend_v upon_o the_o work_n of_o this_o holy_a spirit_n the_o whole_a regeneration_n of_o mankind_n the_o renew_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o of_o the_o conscience_n depend_v on_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o careful_o to_o employ_v ourselves_o in_o call_v upon_o god_n for_o his_o holy_a spirit_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n and_o no_o other_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n he_o nourish_v and_o augment_v that_o which_o he_o have_v beget_v and_o therefore_o as_o we_o get_v faith_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n so_o by_o continual_a and_o diligent_a hear_n we_o have_v this_o faith_n augment_v and_o nourish_v in_o us._n and_o from_o hence_o i_o take_v my_o exhortation_n that_o if_o you_o will_v have_v that_o spiritual_a life_n nourish_v in_o you_o and_o if_o you_o will_v have_v a_o further_a assurance_n of_o heaven_n of_o necessity_n you_o must_v both_o continual_o &_o diligent_o hear_v the_o bless_a word_n of_o god_n now_o it_o rest_v that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o careful_o apply_v this_o doctrine_n to_o your_o own_o soul_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o trial_n of_o your_o own_o conscience_n to_o see_v if_o this_o faith_n as_o i_o speak_v be_v begin_v in_o your_o heart_n and_o mind_n or_o not_o how_o far_o or_o how_o little_a the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v proceed_v in_o that_o work_n try_v with_o i_o and_o i_o with_o you_o the_o first_o effect_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o you_o may_v try_v your_o mind_n whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o be_v this_o revolve_v in_o your_o memory_n and_o remember_v if_o at_o any_o time_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o mercy_n to_o turn_v the_o darkness_n of_o your_o mind_n into_o light_n to_o cause_v that_o natural_a darkness_n which_o be_v within_o you_o to_o depart_v through_o the_o which_o darkness_n neither_o have_v you_o a_o eye_n to_o see_v yourselves_o what_o you_o be_v by_o nature_n nor_o yet_o have_v you_o a_o eye_n to_o see_v god_n in_o christ_n nor_o any_o part_n of_o his_o mercy_n examine_v i_o say_v whether_o this_o darkness_n of_o the_o natural_a understanding_n be_v turn_v into_o light_n by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o not_o if_o thou_o be_v become_v a_o child_n of_o the_o light_n a_o child_n of_o the_o day_n if_o thou_o be_v become_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v light_a in_o the_o lord_n if_o there_o be_v this_o alteration_n make_v in_o thy_o mind_n that_o whereas_o natural_o before_o it_o be_v close_v up_o in_o darkness_n whereas_o it_o be_v fill_v with_o vanity_n and_o error_n whereas_o it_o be_v close_v up_o in_o blindness_n if_o the_o lord_n have_v at_o any_o time_n enlighten_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mind_n and_o make_v thou_o to_o see_v thy_o own_o misery_n to_o see_v the_o uglines_n of_o thy_o own_o nature_n to_o see_v
lie_v in_o the_o far_a part_n of_o england_n if_o you_o have_v a_o good_a title_n to_o it_o the_o distance_n of_o the_o place_n can_v hurt_v your_o title_n so_o i_o say_v the_o distance_n of_o place_n hurt_v not_o my_o title_n and_o my_o right_n that_o i_o have_v to_o christ._n but_o though_o he_o be_v sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n yet_o the_o title_n and_o right_a that_o i_o have_v to_o he_o make_v he_o i_o so_o that_o i_o may_v say_v true_o this_o christ_n be_v my_o property_n then_o christ_n be_v not_o make_v my_o because_o i_o fetch_v he_o out_o of_o the_o heaven_n but_o he_o be_v i_o because_o i_o have_v a_o sure_a title_n and_o right_a to_o he_o and_o have_v a_o sure_a title_n and_o just_a right_n to_o he_o the_o distance_n of_o place_n how_o far_o soever_o it_o be_v can_v no_o way_n hurt_v my_o title_n nor_o right_n but_o wherever_o he_o be_v he_o be_v i_o because_o i_o have_v a_o right_n and_o title_n to_o he_o yea_o not_o only_o have_v i_o a_o title_n to_o he_o but_o this_o title_n be_v confirm_v to_o i_o for_o as_o i_o get_v a_o title_n to_o he_o in_o the_o word_n and_o if_o i_o get_v not_o that_o title_n to_o he_o in_o the_o word_n i_o dare_v not_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n so_o in_o the_o sacracrament_n i_o get_v the_o confirmation_n of_o my_o title_n i_o get_v the_o seal_n which_o confirm_v my_o title_n then_o to_o come_v to_o the_o point_n christ_n body_n be_v sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v i_o and_o be_v deliver_v to_o i_o because_o i_o have_v right_a to_o his_o body_n be_v it_o where_o it_o will_v he_o be_v bear_v for_o i_o give_v to_o i_o and_o deliver_v to_o i_o so_o distance_n of_o place_n hurt_v not_o the_o surety_n of_o my_o title_n as_o propinquity_n of_o place_n help_v not_o the_o surety_n of_o the_o same_o though_o christ_n will_v bow_v the_o heaven_n and_o touch_v thou_o with_o his_o body_n as_o he_o do_v judas_n yet_o this_o can_v not_o help_v thou_o for_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o a_o title_n to_o he_o thou_o dare_v not_o call_v he_o thou_o so_o it_o be_v not_o the_o nearness_n nor_o proximity_n of_o place_n that_o make_v christ_n i_o it_o be_v only_o the_o right_n that_o i_o have_v to_o he_o i_o have_v right_a to_o he_o only_o by_o faith_n so_o by_o faith_n only_a christ_n be_v make_v i_o but_o they_o think_v they_o have_v get_v a_o great_a vantage_n of_o we_o if_o we_o be_v so_o far_o from_o christ_n as_o the_o heaven_n be_v from_o the_o earth_n but_o this_o shall_v be_v answer_v by_o god_n grace_n i_o have_v a_o title_n to_o his_o body_n his_o body_n be_v distant_a from_o my_o body_n yet_o his_o body_n be_v not_o distant_a from_o i_o that_o be_v from_o my_o soul_n i_o say_v his_o body_n and_o my_o soul_n be_v conjoin_v it_o be_v a_o strange_a ladder_n that_o will_v reach_v from_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o heaven_n yet_o let_v i_o tell_v you_o there_o be_v a_o cord_n that_o extend_v from_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o heaven_n and_o couple_v i_o and_o christ_n together_o and_o this_o be_v only_o true_a faith_n sun_n by_o true_a faith_n christ_n though_o he_o be_v in_o the_o heaven_n be_v couple_v and_o conjoin_v with_o i_o who_o be_o here_o on_o earth_n i_o will_v show_v you_o this_o by_o a_o similitude_n be_v not_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firmament_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o you_o to_o touch_v the_o body_n of_o the_o sun_n yet_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o you_o be_v conjoin_v how_o by_o those_o beam_n that_o shine_v on_o you_o by_o that_o light_n that_o shine_v upon_o you_o why_o may_v not_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n then_o though_o it_o be_v in_o the_o heaven_n be_v conjoin_v with_o i_o that_o be_o on_o earth_n namely_o by_o the_o beam_n by_o the_o light_n and_o gladness_n that_o flow_v from_o his_o body_n my_o body_n and_o christ_n body_n be_v conjoin_v by_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n flow_v from_o his_o body_n which_o virtue_n and_o power_n quicken_v my_o dead_a soul_n make_v i_o to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o christ_n to_o begin_v to_o die_v to_o myself_o and_o ever_o the_o more_o i_o die_v to_o myself_o the_o more_o i_o live_v to_o christ._n this_o conjunction_n now_o be_v the_o ground_n as_o i_o tell_v you_o of_o all_o our_o felicity_n and_o happiness_n and_o i_o have_v make_v it_o clear_a to_o you_o at_o this_o time_n so_o far_o as_o god_n have_v give_v i_o insight_n always_o you_o see_v this_o conjunction_n be_v bring_v to_o pass_v by_o two_o special_a mean_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n &_o by_o faith_n if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n but_o these_o two_o what_o need_v thou_o a_o carnal_a or_o a_o visible_a conjunction_n faith_n be_v invisible_a and_o the_o spirit_n be_v invisible_a therefore_o thou_o can_v not_o see_v it_o nor_o take_v it_o up_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o body_n the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v so_o subtle_a secret_a and_o invisible_a that_o thou_o can_v not_o perceive_v it_o nor_o take_v it_o up_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n and_o it_o will_v work_v great_a effect_n in_o thy_o soul_n or_o ever_o thou_o perceive_v his_o work_n in_o respect_n therefore_o that_o the_o mean_n of_o this_o conjunction_n be_v so_o subtle_a secret_a and_o spiritual_a why_o think_v thou_o to_o get_v a_o sight_n of_o this_o conjunction_n with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o body_n why_o imagine_v thou_o such_o a_o carnal_a conjunction_n as_o this_o which_o will_v do_v thou_o no_o good_a if_o thou_o have_v it_o know_v thou_o not_o that_o the_o spirit_n that_o couple_v we_o and_o christ_n be_v infinite_a so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o easy_a for_o the_o spirit_n to_o couple_v we_o and_o christ_n how_o far_o distant_a soever_o we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o our_o soul_n to_o couple_v our_o head_n and_o the_o foot_n of_o our_o body_n though_o they_o be_v distant_a then_o see_v this_o conjunction_n be_v the_o ground_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n and_o see_v this_o ground_n of_o happiness_n be_v so_o substill_v and_o so_o spiritual_a what_o be_v your_o part_n remove_v all_o your_o outward_a sense_n remove_v all_o your_o natural_a motion_n remove_v your_o natural_a discourse_n and_o your_o natural_a reason_n and_o follow_v the_o sight_n and_o information_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n crave_v that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o to_o illuminate_v your_o understanding_n that_o by_o the_o light_n of_o his_o spirit_n you_o may_v see_v clear_o the_o spiritual_a conjunction_n except_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v you_o to_o perceive_v this_o spiritual_a conjunction_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o you_o can_v get_v any_o insight_n in_o it_o but_o if_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o mercy_n will_v bestow_v some_o measure_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o you_o out_o of_o question_n you_o shall_v soon_o come_v to_o the_o understanding_n of_o it_o and_o you_o shall_v think_v the_o time_n happy_a that_o ever_o you_o hear_v this_o word_n except_o you_o have_v some_o part_n of_o this_o spirit_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o you_o can_v be_v spiritual_a that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n will_v remain_v flesh_n and_o blood_n except_o the_o spirit_n come_v in_o and_o make_v it_o spiritual_a therefore_o you_o must_v be_v bear_v again_o of_o the_o spirit_n you_o must_v be_v bear_v in_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n his_o spirit_n must_v quicken_v you_o this_o be_v call_v the_o quicken_a and_o live_a spirit_n of_o christ_n by_o john_n and_o so_o soon_o as_o the_o spirit_n come_v what_o do_v it_o it_o chase_v away_o darkness_n out_o of_o the_o understanding_n whereas_o before_o i_o know_v not_o god_n now_o i_o see_v he_o not_o only_o general_o that_o he_o be_v a_o god_n but_o that_o he_o be_v my_o god_n in_o christ._n what_o more_o do_v the_o holy_a spirit_n it_o open_v the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o the_o mind_n and_o what_o do_v it_o there_o those_o thing_n whereon_o i_o bestow_v the_o affection_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o employ_v the_o love_n of_o my_o soul_n be_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n make_v gall_n to_o i_o he_o make_v they_o venom_n to_o i_o and_o to_o be_v as_o deadly_a hate_a of_o i_o as_o poison_v he_o work_v sâ—ch_v a_o inward_a disposition_n in_o my_o soul_n that_o he_o make_v i_o to_o turn_v and_o fly_v from_o those_o thing_n whereon_o i_o employ_v my_o love_n before_o and_o to_o employ_v it_o upon_o god_n this_o be_v a_o great_a perfection_n always_o in_o some_o measure_n he_o make_v i_o to_o love_n god_n better_o than_o any_o other_o thing_n
he_o change_v the_o affection_n and_o inclination_n of_o my_o soul_n he_o change_v the_o faculty_n and_o quality_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o though_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v make_v new_a yet_o the_o substance_n of_o they_o be_v not_o change_v but_o only_o the_o faculty_n and_o quality_n be_v change_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o which_o change_n we_o be_v call_v new_a creature_n and_o except_o you_o be_v find_v new_a creature_n you_o be_v not_o in_o christ._n now_o to_o come_v to_o the_o point_n exhortation_n this_o secret_a conjunction_n be_v bring_v to_o pass_v by_o faith_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o faith_n we_o lay_v hold_v on_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o though_o we_o be_v as_o far_o distant_a as_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v the_o spirit_n serve_v we_o as_o a_o ladder_n to_o conjoin_v we_o with_o christ_n as_o the_o ladder_n of_o jacob_n which_o reach_v from_o the_o ground_n to_o the_o heaven_n to_o the_o self_n same_o use_n serve_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o conjoin_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n with_o my_o soul_n then_o observe_v the_o whole_a in_o a_o word_n what_o make_v you_o to_o have_v any_o right_a or_o title_n to_o christ_n nothing_o but_o the_o spirit_n nothing_o but_o faith_n what_o shall_v be_v your_o study_n then_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v possible_a to_o get_v faith_n that_o as_o peter_n act_v 15.9_o say_v your_o heart_n and_o conscience_n may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n and_o if_o you_o endeavour_n not_o as_o well_o to_o get_v faith_n in_o your_o heart_n as_o in_o your_o mind_n your_o faith_n avail_v not_o what_o avail_v the_o faith_n that_o fleet_v in_o the_o fantasy_n and_o bring_v a_o naked_a knowledge_n without_o the_o open_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o consent_n of_o the_o will_n so_o there_o must_v be_v a_o open_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o consent_n of_o thy_o will_n to_o do_v that_o thing_n that_o god_n command_v or_o else_o thy_o faith_n avail_v not_o then_o strive_v to_o get_v faith_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o do_v so_o you_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o christian_n this_o be_v not_o do_v without_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o diligent_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n then_o be_v diligent_a in_o these_o exercise_n and_o be_v diligent_a in_o prayer_n pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o he_o will_v nourish_v your_o soul_n inward_o with_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o will_v increase_v faith_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o make_v it_o to_o grow_v up_o more_o and_o more_o daily_o until_o you_o come_v to_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o bless_a immortality_n unto_o the_o which_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o mercy_n bring_v we_o and_o that_o for_o the_o righteous_a merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n praise_n and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o ever_o amen_n the_o five_o sermon_n upon_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o cor._n 11.23_o for_o i_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o which_o i_o also_o have_v deliver_v unto_o you_o to_o wit_n that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o the_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v take_v bread_n etc._n etc._n we_o have_v hear_v well-beloved_n in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o our_o last_o exercise_n what_o name_n be_v give_v to_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o well_o in_o the_o scripture_n as_o by_o the_o ancient_n of_o the_o latin_a and_o east_n church_n we_o hear_v the_o chief_a end_n wherefore_o and_o whereunto_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v at_o first_o institute_v we_o hear_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v contain_v in_o this_o sacrament_n what_o they_o be_v how_o they_o be_v couple_v how_o they_o be_v deliver_v and_o how_o they_o be_v receive_v we_o hear_v also_o some_o objection_n that_o may_v be_v object_v to_o the_o contrary_a of_o this_o doctrine_n we_o hear_v they_o propound_v and_o as_o god_n give_v the_o grace_n refute_v we_o hear_v how_o the_o faithful_a soul_n be_v say_v to_o eat_v christ_n body_n and_o drink_v christ_n blood_n we_o hear_v the_o manner_n how_o christ_n be_v or_o can_v be_v receive_v of_o us._n and_o we_o conclude_v in_o this_o point_n that_o christ_n jesus_n the_o saviour_n of_o mankind_n our_o saviour_n can_v be_v perceive_v nor_o yet_o receive_v but_o by_o a_o spiritual_a way_n and_o apprehension_n neither_o the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n nor_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n nor_o christ_n himself_o can_v be_v perceive_v but_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n can_v be_v receive_v but_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n nor_o can_v be_v lay_v hold_v on_o but_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n now_o faith_n be_v a_o spiritual_a thing_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n pour_v down_o into_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o every_o one_o and_o that_o by_o the_o mighty_a work_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o the_o only_a way_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n be_v by_o faith_n and_o faith_n of_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v spiritual_a it_o follow_v therefore_o that_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n but_o a_o spiritual_a way_n there_o be_v not_o a_o hand_n to_o fasten_v on_o christ_n but_o a_o spiritual_a hand_n there_o be_v not_o a_o mouth_n to_o digest_v christ_n but_o a_o spiritual_a mouth_n the_o scripture_n familiar_o by_o all_o these_o term_n describe_v the_o nature_n and_o efficacy_n of_o faith_n we_o be_v say_v to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n by_o faith_n in_o this_o sacrament_n christ._n chief_o in_o do_v of_o two_o thing_n first_o in_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n the_o blood_n that_o he_o shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n the_o supper_n which_o he_o institute_v in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o before_o he_o go_v to_o the_o cross_n the_o commandment_n which_o he_o give_v do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o i_o say_v we_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n spiritual_o first_o in_o this_o point_n in_o record_v and_o remember_v faithful_o how_o he_o die_v for_o we_o how_o his_o blood_n be_v shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n this_o be_v the_o first_o point_n a_o point_n that_o can_v be_v remember_v true_o except_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o second_o point_n of_o the_o spiritual_a eat_n stand_v in_o this_o that_o i_o and_o every_o one_o of_o you_o believe_v firm_o that_o he_o die_v for_o i_o in_o particular_a that_o his_o blood_n be_v shed_v on_o the_o cross_n for_o a_o full_a remission_n and_o redemption_n of_o i_o and_o my_o sin_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_a point_n of_o the_o eat_n of_o christ_n his_o flesh_n &_o drink_v of_o his_o blood_n stand_v in_o believe_v firm_o that_o that_o flesh_n be_v deliver_v to_o death_n for_o my_o sin_n that_o that_o blood_n of_o his_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o except_o every_o soul_n come_v near_o to_o himself_o and_o firm_o consent_v and_o agree_v and_o be_v persuade_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o he_o that_o soul_n can_v not_o be_v save_v that_o soul_n can_v not_o eat_v the_o flesh_n nor_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n then_o the_o eat_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o drink_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n stand_v in_o a_o faithful_a memory_n in_o a_o firm_a belief_n and_o in_o a_o true_a apply_v of_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n to_o my_o own_o conscience_n in_o particular_a there_o be_v sundry_a thing_n object_v against_o this_o kind_n of_o receive_v i_o will_v not_o insist_v to_o repeat_v they_o but_o beside_o all_o the_o objection_n which_o you_o hear_v object_v against_o this_o kind_n of_o spiritual_a receive_n by_o faith_n they_o say_v if_o christ_n his_o flesh_n nor_o his_o blood_n be_v not_o perceive_v nor_o receive_v but_o by_o the_o spirit_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o spirit_n then_o say_v they_o you_o receive_v he_o but_o by_o a_o imagination_n if_o he_o be_v not_o receive_v carnal_o nor_o corporal_o but_o only_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o faith_n then_o be_v he_o not_o receive_v but_o by_o way_n of_o imagination_n conceit_n and_o fantasy_n so_o they_o account_v faith_n a_o imagination_n of_o the_o mind_n a_o fantasy_n and_o opinion_n fleet_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n i_o can_v blame_v they_o to_o think_v so_o of_o faith_n for_o as_o none_o can_v judge_v of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o honey_n but_o they_o that_o have_v taste_v of_o it_o so_o there_o be_v none_o can_v discern_v nor_o judge_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n but_o they_o that_o have_v feel_v it_o
work_v that_o same_o operation_n in_o my_o soul_n which_o the_o carnal_a head_n do_v in_o my_o body_n therefore_o he_o be_v call_v a_o spiritual_a head_n therefore_o he_o be_v call_v the_o head_n of_o his_o church_n because_o he_o furnish_v she_o with_o spiritual_a motion_n and_o sense_n which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o church_n so_o to_o be_v short_a there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o conjunction_n carnal_a there_o be_v nothing_o gross_a in_o it_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o may_v be_v compass_v by_o our_o natural_a judgement_n and_o understanding_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v attain_v to_o any_o small_a insight_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conjunction_n between_o christ_n and_o we_o of_o necessity_n he_o must_v humble_v himself_o &_o earnest_o pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n otherwise_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o get_v any_o understanding_n no_o not_o the_o least_o apprehension_n how_o the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n and_o we_o be_v conjoin_v except_o we_o have_v some_o light_n give_v we_o by_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v except_o our_o heart_n be_v waken_v by_o the_o mighty_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n this_o shall_v remain_v as_o a_o dead_a &_o close_a letter_n unto_o us._n so_o you_o be_v to_o crave_v that_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o mercy_n will_v waken_v you_o exhortation_n illuminate_v your_o understand_n and_o make_v you_o to_o have_v a_o spiritual_a light_n to_o discern_v of_o these_o spiritual_a thing_n next_o you_o must_v study_v and_o be_v careful_a to_o remove_v all_o vain_a cogitation_n &_o earthly_a fantasy_n when_o you_o come_v to_o hear_v so_o high_a a_o matter_n you_o must_v cast_v off_o all_o filthy_a thought_n ill_a motion_n and_o care_n of_o the_o world_n and_o you_o must_v shake_v off_o all_o thing_n that_o clog_v your_o heart_n three_o you_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n to_o give_v diligent_a ear_n to_o the_o word_n &_o with_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n to_o receive_v it_o with_o a_o purpose_n to_o grow_v and_o increase_v in_o holiness_n as_o well_o in_o body_n as_o in_o soul_n all_o the_o day_n of_o your_o life_n and_o come_v with_o this_o purpose_n no_o question_n the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v reveal_v those_o thing_n to_o you_o which_o you_o want_v and_o though_o this_o word_n pass_v and_o bring_v no_o commodity_n for_o the_o present_a yet_o the_o holy_a spirit_n hereafter_o shall_v reveal_v to_o thou_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v now_o hear_v this_o then_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o be_v present_a in_o your_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o let_v your_o soul_n be_v empty_v of_o all_o the_o care_n of_o the_o world_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v that_o comfort_n which_o be_v offer_v in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n now_o i_o come_v to_o the_o define_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n supper_n i_o call_v this_o sacrament_n a_o holy_a seal_n annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o christ._n a_o seal_n to_o be_v minister_v public_o always_o according_a to_o the_o holy_a institution_n of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o by_o the_o lawful_a ministry_n thereof_o the_o sacramental_a union_n between_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v may_v stand_v and_o this_o union_n stand_v christ_n jesuâ—_n who_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v be_v as_o true_o deliver_v to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n as_o the_o sign_n be_v give_v and_o deliver_v to_o the_o body_n for_o our_o temporal_a nourishment_n seal_n now_o let_v we_o examine_v the_o word_n and_o part_n of_o this_o definition_n first_o of_o all_o i_o call_v this_o sacrament_n a_o seal_n because_o this_o sacrament_n serve_v to_o the_o same_o use_n to_o our_o soul_n that_o a_o common_a seal_n do_v to_o a_o common_a evidence_n as_o the_o seal_n which_o be_v annex_v to_o the_o evidence_n confirm_v &_o seal_v up_o the_o truth_n contain_v in_o the_o evidence_n so_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n confirm_v and_o seal_v up_o the_o truth_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n for_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v call_v a_o seal_n seal_n it_o be_v call_v a_o holy_a seal_n why_o because_o it_o be_v take_v from_o profane_a use_n whereunto_o that_o bread_n serve_v before_o and_o that_o bread_n be_v apply_v to_o a_o holy_a use_n there_o be_v a_o power_n give_v to_o that_o bread_n to_o signify_v the_o precious_a body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n to_o represent_v the_o nourish_a and_o feed_v of_o our_o soul_n and_o in_o respect_n it_o serve_v now_o in_o the_o sacrament_n to_o so_o holy_a a_o use_n therefore_o i_o call_v it_o a_o holy_a seal_n this_o be_v not_o my_o word_n it_o be_v the_o apostle_n rom._n 4.11_o where_o he_o give_v the_o sacrament_n the_o same_o name_n and_o call_v it_o a_o seal_n and_o further_o if_o the_o wisdom_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o apostle_n have_v be_v follow_v and_o if_o man_n have_v not_o invent_v new_a name_n of_o their_o own_o for_o this_o sacrament_n but_o have_v content_v &_o satisfy_v themselves_o with_o the_o name_n which_o god_n have_v give_v by_o his_o apostle_n &_o that_o christ_n himself_o have_v give_v to_o this_o sacrament_n i_o be_o assure_v none_o of_o these_o controversy_n and_o debate_n which_o never_o will_v cease_v have_v fall_v out_o but_o where_o man_n will_v go_v about_o to_o be_v wise_a than_o god_n and_o go_v beyond_o god_n in_o devise_v name_n which_o he_o never_o give_v upon_o man_n own_o invention_n such_o debate_n have_v fall_v out_o a_o lesson_n by_o the_o way_n that_o no_o flesh_n presume_v to_o be_v wise_a than_o god_n but_o let_v they_o stoop_v &_o keep_v the_o name_n which_o god_n have_v give_v to_o this_o sacrament_n three_o i_o say_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n covenant_n annex_v and_o hang_v to_o the_o charter_n because_o it_o can_v be_v call_v a_o seal_n proper_o except_o it_o be_v hang_v to_o a_o evidence_n what_o it_o be_v by_o nature_n the_o same_o it_o remain_v and_o no_o more_o if_o it_o be_v not_o annex_v to_o some_o evidence_n it_o be_v only_o the_o hang_n of_o it_o to_o the_o evidence_n that_o make_v man_n account_v it_o a_o seal_n not_o be_v esteem_v except_o it_o be_v hang_v to_o the_o evidence_n even_o so_o it_o be_v here_o if_o this_o sacrament_n be_v not_o minister_v and_o join_v to_o the_o preach_v word_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n it_o can_v be_v a_o seal_n but_o what_o it_o be_v by_o nature_n it_o be_v no_o more_o as_o by_o nature_n it_o be_v but_o a_o common_a piece_n of_o bread_n so_o it_o be_v no_o more_o if_o it_o be_v not_o annex_v to_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o minister_v therewith_o as_o christ_n have_v command_v therefore_o i_o say_v the_o seal_n must_v be_v annex_v and_o hang_v to_o the_o evidence_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n for_o the_o confirm_v of_o the_o evidence_n otherwise_o it_o be_v not_o a_o seal_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o evidence_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o you_o know_v any_o evidence_n will_v make_v faith_n though_o it_o want_v a_o seal_n and_o it_o will_v serve_v to_o make_v a_o right_a if_o it_o be_v subscribe_v without_o a_o seal_n but_o the_o seal_n without_o the_o evidence_n avail_v nothing_o even_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n though_o the_o sacrament_n be_v not_o annex_v to_o the_o word_n yet_o the_o word_n will_v serve_v the_o turn_n it_o serve_v we_o to_o get_v christ_n it_o serve_v to_o engender_v and_o beget_v faith_n in_o we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o faith_n but_o the_o seal_n without_o the_o word_n can_v serve_v we_o to_o no_o holy_a use_n therefore_o i_o say_v the_o seal_n must_v be_v annex_v to_o the_o word_n preach_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n now_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o definition_n reason_n that_o this_o seal_n must_v be_v minister_v public_o wherefore_o say_v i_o public_o to_o exclude_v all_o private_a administration_n of_o this_o sacrament_n for_o if_o this_o sacrament_n be_v administer_v to_o any_o private_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sacrament_n why_o because_o the_o apostle_n call_v this_o sacrament_n a_o communion_n therefore_o if_o you_o administer_v it_o private_o you_o lose_v the_o sacrament_n for_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n therefore_o of_o necessity_n it_o must_v be_v by_o way_n of_o communication_n and_o so_o the_o action_n must_v be_v public_o minister_v second_o this_o sacrament_n must_v be_v public_o minister_v because_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v in_o this_o sacrament_n reason_n be_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o pertain_v to_o one_o man_n
as_o the_o faithful_a again_o see_v the_o scripture_n and_o look_v to_o that_o perfection_n that_o be_v require_v therein_o look_v to_o the_o progress_n and_o increase_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v require_v therein_o and_o see_v on_o the_o other_o side_n their_o great_a want_n how_o far_o we_o be_v from_o this_o progress_n how_o be_v it_o possible_a but_o the_o soul_n must_v doubt_v again_o lay_v aside_o this_o trial_n and_o look_v down_o upon_o our_o behaviour_n to_o these_o sin_n that_o be_v in_o our_o flesh_n and_o to_o the_o lust_n whereunto_o our_o heart_n be_v incline_v and_o to_o the_o angry_a face_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n how_o be_v it_o possible_a but_o we_o must_v doubt_v therefore_o i_o conclude_v there_o be_v never_o a_o servant_n of_o god_n but_o in_o their_o soul_n they_o have_v this_o doubt_v look_v on_o themselves_o they_o doubt_v look_v on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n they_o believe_v that_o notable_a vessel_n acknowledge_v himself_o to_o be_v subject_a to_o this_o doubt_v 1._o cor._n 4.8_o where_o he_o say_v we_o be_v always_o in_o affliction_n but_o not_o in_o distress_n we_o doubt_v but_o we_o despair_v not_o that_o good_a vessel_n acknowledge_v doubt_v only_o he_o deny_v despair_n he_o grant_v that_o this_o doubt_v have_v place_n in_o the_o soul_n with_o faith_n but_o not_o despair_v see_v despair_n cut_v the_o pillar_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o faith_n therefore_o it_o can_v remain_v in_o the_o soul_n with_o faith_n under_o doubt_v he_o comprehend_v all_o other_o error_n stammering_n and_o wrastling_n whereby_o the_o soul_n be_v trouble_v wrestle_v between_o hope_n &_o despair_n but_o all_o these_o imperfection_n be_v free_o pardon_v in_o the_o righteous_a merit_n of_o christ_n or_o else_o there_o be_v no_o place_n of_o salvation_n for_o us._n i_o wish_v those_o who_o know_v this_o to_o comfort_v themselves_o with_o it_o &_o they_o that_o have_v not_o experience_n of_o this_o to_o remember_v the_o lesson_n that_o they_o may_v make_v use_n thereof_o if_o at_o any_o time_n it_o shall_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o assault_v they_o with_o these_o terrible_a visitation_n the_o last_o lesson_n that_o we_o gather_v of_o the_o last_o part_n be_v this_o we_o learn_v of_o this_o king_n to_o make_v our_o recourse_n to_o god_n in_o our_o great_a anguish_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o when_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o tongue_n be_v take_v from_o we_o that_o we_o can_v pray_v to_o god_n in_o distinct_a language_n yet_o not_o to_o leave_v off_o but_o make_v recourse_n unto_o he_o by_o sigh_v of_o the_o heart_n by_o lift_v up_o of_o eye_n by_o continual_a groan_a moan_v and_o lamentation_n that_o in_o these_o thing_n god_n may_v be_v glorify_v for_o it_o be_v true_a the_o lord_n know_v the_o meaning_n of_o thy_o sigh_n and_o sob_v as_o well_o as_o thou_o know_v this_o language_n which_o i_o speak_v and_o how_o be_v this_o because_o they_o be_v raise_v by_o his_o own_o spirit_n and_o be_v the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n and_o i_o pray_v you_o know_v he_o not_o the_o meaning_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n therefore_o when_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v take_v from_o you_o that_o you_o may_v not_o praise_v he_o with_o your_o tongue_n then_o let_v every_o member_n of_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n concur_v to_o praise_v he_o as_o long_o as_o there_o be_v any_o of_o they_o free_a there_o be_v none_o exempt_v from_o these_o trouble_n there_o be_v none_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n except_o first_o he_o taste_v of_o these_o trouble_n there_o be_v no_o estate_n emperor_n king_n or_o prince_n that_o look_v for_o life_n but_o he_o must_v enter_v in_o that_o narrow_a way_n only_o they_o that_o be_v appoint_v for_o damnation_n walk_v in_o the_o broad_a way_n but_o terrible_a be_v the_o narrowness_n that_o abide_v they_o in_o the_o end_n they_o have_v a_o short_a time_n of_o largeness_n to_o be_v recompense_v with_o everlasting_a straitness_n therefore_o their_o estate_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v lament_v then_o envy_v always_o you_o that_o make_v you_o for_o the_o city_n that_o have_v her_o foundation_n &_o for_o the_o kingdom_n that_o can_v be_v shake_v you_o shall_v not_o be_v weary_a to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o narrow_a way_n but_o what_o ever_o trouble_v he_o have_v lay_v upon_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n let_v we_o take_v it_o in_o patience_n for_o these_o be_v the_o pledge_n of_o mercy_n such_o as_o make_v conformity_n between_o we_o and_o christ_n jesus_n in_o who_o only_o be_v true_a comfort_n and_o salvation_n thus_o far_o we_o proceed_v in_o our_o last_o exercise_n division_n now_o in_o that_o which_o i_o have_v read_v he_o enter_v into_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o song_n and_o first_o he_o burst_v out_o of_o hand_n as_o it_o be_v into_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n then_o after_o he_o show_v the_o benefit_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v and_o the_o wonderful_a comfort_n which_o he_o have_v get_v of_o god_n and_o in_o respect_n that_o this_o comfort_n do_v flow_v from_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n he_o take_v occasion_n in_o the_o 16._o verse_n to_o praise_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o 17._o ver_fw-la he_o note_v the_o time_n when_o he_o fall_v into_o this_o disease_n and_o in_o the_o end_n of_o that_o verse_n he_o let_v we_o see_v the_o manner_n how_o he_o be_v deliver_v now_o to_o return_v to_o the_o 15._o verse_n i_o say_v while_o as_o the_o king_n be_v muse_v and_o pause_v upon_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o benefit_n ravish_v in_o a_o admiration_n of_o the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n he_o can_v contain_v himself_o but_o he_o burst_v forth_o in_o these_o voice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n what_o shall_v i_o say_v a_o patheticke_a and_o cut_a kind_n of_o speech_n signify_v that_o his_o heart_n be_v so_o stuff_v and_o swell_v his_o tongue_n will_v not_o serve_v he_o to_o express_v the_o matter_n what_o shall_v i_o say_v as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v where_o shall_v i_o borrow_v any_o word_n to_o express_v the_o matter_n where_o shall_v i_o borrow_v praise_n that_o i_o may_v answer_v so_o great_a goodness_n and_o kindness_n as_o i_o have_v find_v in_o my_o particular_a in_o this_o god_n of_o i_o i_o turn_v not_o so_o soon_o unto_o he_o and_o the_o tear_n distil_v not_o so_o soon_o from_o my_o eye_n but_o he_o accept_v my_o person_n he_o grant_v my_o health_n and_o promise_v i_o his_o favourable_a and_o merciful_a protection_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o day_n how_o be_o i_o able_a to_o meet_v these_o benefit_n in_o word_n much_o less_o in_o deed_n yea_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o the_o tongue_n to_o utter_v that_o which_o the_o heart_n think_v but_o suppose_v i_o can_v as_o i_o will_v i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o as_o i_o may_v and_o as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o grace_n a_o notable_a kind_n of_o thanksgiving_n learn_v of_o his_o predecessor_n david_n who_o when_o he_o be_v in_o like_a case_n thanksgiving_n use_v the_o like_a form_n of_o praise_n say_v what_o shall_v i_o render_v to_o god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n a_o form_n of_o praise_n wherein_o this_o good_a king_n grant_v three_o thing_n first_o he_o grant_v this_o ingenious_o that_o the_o benefit_n which_o he_o receive_v be_v free_a free_o bestow_v on_o he_o without_o any_o procurement_n of_o he_o yea_o he_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o procure_v the_o quite_o contrary_a second_o he_o grant_v that_o he_o have_v nothing_o in_o himself_o to_o meet_v this_o benefit_n yea_o not_o one_o word_n much_o less_o a_o deed_n yea_o scarce_o be_v he_o able_a to_o render_v praise_n for_o it_o three_o he_o testify_v that_o suppose_v he_o may_v not_o in_o such_o measure_n as_o his_o heart_n will_v and_o as_o the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o benefit_n require_v burst_v forth_o in_o the_o praise_n of_o this_o great_a god_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o be_v idle_a and_o sure_o suppose_v he_o speak_v few_o word_n yet_o in_o these_o few_o he_o give_v the_o sign_n of_o a_o more_o thankful_a heart_n then_o if_o he_o have_v speak_v a_o cart_n full_a of_o word_n or_o utter_v million_o of_o word_n it_o be_v not_o the_o babble_n of_o the_o tongue_n that_o the_o lord_n look_v to_o but_o he_o look_v and_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o inward_a disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n he_o look_v to_o the_o constitution_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n like_v of_o this_o king_n heart_n suppose_v his_o word_n will_v not_o serve_v he_o since_o those_o corporal_a sacrifice_n in_o the_o old_a law_n cease_v there_o be_v not_o a_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n then_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o
praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n law_n for_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n sanctify_v not_o only_o thy_o person_n but_o all_o the_o benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n bestow_v on_o thy_o person_n for_o that_o which_o be_v true_a in_o meat_n and_o drink_v be_v true_a in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o benefit_n which_o be_v pledge_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n jesus_n now_o the_o apostle_n testify_v in_o the_o 4_o to_o timothy_n first_o epist._n 4._o verse_n that_o thanksgiving_n sanctify_v our_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o make_v it_o both_o holy_a and_o wholesome_a as_o this_o be_v true_a in_o these_o creature_n so_o it_o be_v true_a in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n mark_v so_o when_o i_o look_v on_o this_o thanksgiving_n i_o be_o move_v yea_o i_o be_o compel_v to_o mark_v three_o thing_n in_o it_o first_o i_o be_o move_v to_o mark_v the_o wonderful_a goodness_n of_o god_n second_o our_o horrible_a ingratitude_n three_o the_o great_a arrogancy_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n the_o papist_n first_o then_o i_o say_v you_o may_v easy_o see_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o this_o form_n of_o praise_n who_o when_o he_o may_v require_v our_o life_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o the_o whole_a action_n of_o our_o life_n for_o his_o benefit_n yet_o he_o be_v content_a with_o a_o simple_a kind_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v good_a suppose_v we_o babble_v with_o word_n yet_o it_o be_v acceptable_a to_o he_o as_o this_o show_v his_o kindness_n and_o wonderful_a mercy_n on_o his_o part_n so_o on_o our_o part_n it_o show_v our_o horrible_a ingratitude_n that_o albeit_o little_a will_v content_v our_o god_n yet_o we_o will_v not_o bestow_v that_o little_a on_o he_o it_o come_v never_o in_o our_o mind_n to_o think_v it_o much_o less_o to_o do_v it_o in_o deed_n so_o this_o be_v a_o intolerable_a ingratitude_n upon_o our_o part_n this_o ingratitude_n make_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o possess_v his_o benefit_n with_o a_o evil_a conscience_n this_o make_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n hang_v over_o all_o your_o riches_n which_o curse_v you_o either_o see_v in_o your_o day_n or_o else_o it_o be_v see_v after_o you_o in_o your_o prodigal_a posterity_n and_o this_o be_v only_o by_o reason_n you_o be_v unthankful_a to_o god_n for_o his_o benefit_n i_o be_o assure_v and_o this_o ground_n can_v deceive_v i_o benefit_n there_o be_v none_o of_o you_o that_o have_v purchase_v any_o benefit_n in_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o you_o will_v thank_v god_n for_o it_o for_o a_o good_a conscience_n will_v never_o shake_v off_o the_o memory_n of_o god_n altogether_o so_o when_o you_o forget_v to_o thank_v god_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a argument_n that_o the_o benefit_n be_v purchase_v in_o a_o evil_a conscience_n for_o the_o which_o cause_n the_o curse_n of_o god_n be_v hang_v over_o your_o riches_n which_o appear_v either_o in_o your_o time_n or_o suppose_v the_o lord_n be_v long-suffering_a in_o your_o posterity_n then_o to_o testify_v that_o the_o benefit_n be_v well_o come_v by_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o they_o and_o purchase_v nothing_o but_o that_o whereof_o you_o have_v a_o sure_a warrant_n in_o your_o conscience_n now_o the_o three_o thing_n that_o i_o be_o move_v to_o mark_v i_o say_v this_o let_v we_o see_v the_o horrible_a arrogancy_n of_o the_o papist_n who_o think_v that_o they_o can_v not_o only_o be_v thankful_a for_o his_o benefit_n in_o word_n but_o also_o they_o be_v able_a to_o do_v he_o one_o good_a turn_n for_o another_o in_o deed_n and_o when_o after_o their_o manner_n they_o have_v satisfy_v he_o they_o make_v a_o superplus_n which_o they_o call_v work_n of_o supererogation_n those_o their_o work_n of_o supererogation_n be_v a_o superlative_a folly_n and_o madness_n which_o can_v be_v express_v that_o whereas_o the_o best_a servant_n of_o god_n find_v in_o experience_n that_o by_o word_n they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o satisfy_v he_o they_o think_v by_o their_o deed_n to_o satisfy_v his_o infinite_a goodness_n but_o i_o leave_v they_o and_o go_v forward_o he_o show_v in_o the_o next_o word_n the_o greatness_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o he_o take_v it_o up_o brief_o under_o two_o word_n receive_v after_o this_o manner_n he_o have_v say_v it_o and_o himself_o have_v do_v it_o he_o say_v it_o in_o his_o promise_n he_o do_v it_o in_o keep_v of_o his_o promise_n he_o both_o say_v and_o do_v it_o himself_o that_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o the_o work_n may_v appertain_v to_o he_o he_o say_v it_o free_o for_o i_o procure_v the_o contrary_a he_o keep_v it_o as_o free_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v true_a suppose_v all_o the_o world_n be_v false_a you_o see_v how_o proper_o he_o take_v up_o under_o these_o two_o word_n the_o mercy_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o promise_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o keep_v and_o perform_v of_o his_o promise_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o promise_v free_o for_o he_o be_v debtor_n to_o no_o man_n and_o therefore_o whatsoever_o he_o promise_v he_o promise_v free_o for_o there_o be_v none_o of_o we_o can_v make_v claim_n to_o any_o better_a condition_n than_o the_o natural_a branch_n may_v have_v make_v claim_n to_o and_o if_o you_o list_v to_o read_v of_o their_o natural_a inclination_n you_o have_v many_o place_n of_o scripture_n 48._o and_o in_o special_a i_o send_v you_o to_o deuter._n 32._o exod._n 32._o isaiah_n 48._o for_o there_o speak_v of_o the_o jew_n the_o lord_n say_v i_o foreknow_v thy_o stubbornness_n i_o see_v the_o sinew_n of_o thy_o neck_n be_v of_o brass_n and_o thy_o face_n of_o iron_n i_o foresee_v that_o thou_o will_v remain_v false_a and_o unfaithful_a yet_o notwithstanding_o i_o make_v my_o promise_n free_o unto_o thou_o and_o as_o free_o as_o i_o make_v it_o i_o keep_v it_o as_o fee_o it_o be_v i_o it_o be_v i_o say_v he_o in_o the_o 43._o of_o isaiah_n 43._o that_o put_v away_o thy_o iniquity_n it_o be_v i_o that_o for_o my_o own_o name_n sake_n call_v not_o thy_o sin_n to_o memory_n if_o this_o be_v true_a in_o the_o natural_a branch_n how_o much_o more_o be_v it_o true_a in_o we_o then_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v betwixt_o we_o &_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n but_o his_o mercy_n free_o offer_v we_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n it_o be_v god_n say_v he_o that_o have_v do_v this_o as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v all_o the_o rest_n be_v liar_n only_a god_n be_v true_a and_o ere_o he_o fail_v in_o one_o jot_n of_o that_o he_o say_v he_o be_v able_a to_o make_v the_o world_n turn_v upside_o down_o and_o to_o invert_v the_o order_n of_o nature_n as_o you_o may_v see_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o chapter_n in_o bring_v back_o of_o the_o sun_n by_o ten_o degree_n and_o therefore_o this_o teach_v we_o that_o there_o lack_v not_o in_o god_n neither_o a_o power_n nor_o a_o will_n only_o on_o our_o part_n there_o lack_v a_o hand_n a_o instrument_n to_o receive_v and_o believe_v the_o promise_n and_o therefore_o suppose_v there_o be_v cart_n full_a of_o promise_n and_o as_o sure_a promise_n that_o there_o can_v be_v nothing_o sure_a it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o these_o promise_n can_v avail_v any_o thing_n except_o the_o spirit_n prepare_v a_o way_n for_o himself_o except_o the_o lord_n create_v in_o the_o soul_n faith_n therefore_o all_o your_o care_n and_o diligence_n shall_v stand_v in_o this_o to_o crave_v that_o with_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n the_o lord_n will_v conjoin_v the_o work_n of_o his_o spirit_n that_o faith_n be_v wrought_v and_o the_o heart_n be_v open_v full_o we_o may_v lean_v and_o repose_v steadfast_o on_o the_o faithful_a promise_n of_o god_n benefit_n in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o verse_n he_o show_v a_o bless_a and_o happy_a effect_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o this_o notable_a benefit_n he_o say_v i_o shall_v henceforth_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o year_n walk_v overpass_v the_o bitterness_n of_o my_o soul_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v by_o this_o benefit_n the_o grief_n of_o my_o conscience_n and_o the_o terror_n and_o trouble_n of_o my_o soul_n be_v remove_v he_o make_v no_o mention_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o health_n of_o his_o body_n of_o his_o sure_a and_o prosperous_a estate_n which_o be_v both_o promise_v and_o give_v unto_o he_o but_o he_o touch_v that_o which_o trouble_v he_o most_o the_o grief_n of_o his_o conscience_n be_v the_o thing_n that_o trouble_v he_o most_o and_o therefore_o he_o make_v mention_v only_o of_o it_o this_o bitterness_n make_v such_o a_o deep_a impression_n
be_v only_o true_a peace_n and_o quietness_n to_o be_v find_v therefore_o our_o exercise_n shall_v chief_o stand_v in_o this_o to_o expel_v this_o enemy_n and_o monster_n sin_n and_o to_o possess_v that_o save_a juice_n and_o wholesome_a peace_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n the_o second_o effect_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o soul_n live_v be_v the_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v under_o trouble_n for_o we_o know_v by_o experience_n that_o trouble_n of_o it_o own_o nature_n can_v bring_v forth_o this_o joy_n but_o bring_v forth_o the_o contrary_a effect_n as_o sadness_n heaviness_n and_o sorrow_n now_o where_o the_o spirit_n be_v so_o dispose_v that_o we_o rejoice_v under_o trouble_n this_o be_v a_o sure_a argument_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o only_o quicken_v the_o soul_n and_o this_o joy_n make_v we_o not_o only_o to_o rejoice_v in_o trouble_n but_o to_o glory_v also_o as_o say_v the_o apostle_n for_o sure_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v our_o only_a joy_n &_o the_o shame_n of_o christ_n be_v our_o only_a honour_n hereby_o we_o perceive_v the_o great_a glory_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v call_v we_o to_o that_o not_o only_o he_o make_v we_o to_o believe_v his_o word_n but_o to_o suffer_v for_o he_o also_o only_o you_o have_v to_o take_v heed_n to_o your_o trouble_n for_o this_o joy_n deny_v not_o all_o trouble_n but_o only_o those_o trouble_n that_o be_v suffer_v for_o christ_n cause_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n &_o be_v underserue_v for_o those_o trouble_n that_o be_v deserve_v the_o like_a joy_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o they_o the_o three_o effect_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o soul_n live_v be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o evil_n where_o this_o love_n be_v kindle_v in_o the_o soul_n where_o we_o begin_v to_o know_v god_n to_o love_v he_o and_o to_o taste_v of_o he_o for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o except_o we_o have_v a_o taste_n of_o his_o sweetness_n this_o love_n make_v we_o like_a to_o god_n for_o god_n be_v love_n as_o john_n say_v if_o love_n dwell_v in_o thy_o heart_n god_n dwell_v in_o thy_o heart_n and_o this_o love_n be_v a_o sure_a pledge_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n where_o this_o love_n be_v of_o necessity_n also_o there_o must_v be_v a_o hatred_n of_o evil_a now_o try_v and_o examine_v if_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n have_v wrought_v these_o effect_n in_o thy_o soul_n in_o any_o measure_n if_o it_o be_v never_o so_o small_a it_o be_v a_o sure_a argument_n that_o this_o life_n be_v begin_v and_o the_o life_n which_o god_n have_v begin_v he_o will_v perfect_v it_o if_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v never_o so_o little_a and_o the_o hatred_n of_o evil_n be_v never_o so_o little_a if_o any_o of_o these_o effect_n be_v but_o in_o a_o small_a measure_n you_o may_v be_v sure_a that_o christ_n dwell_v in_o your_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o that_o the_o soul_n live_v you_o that_o feel_v this_o as_o i_o will_v that_o you_o all_o feel_v it_o press_v to_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v this_o life_n not_o weary_a in_o well_o do_v but_o go_v forward_o in_o work_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n sow_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n go_v not_o forward_o in_o the_o lust_n and_o appetite_n thereof_o for_o you_o may_v learn_v of_o the_o apostle_n what_o advantage_n this_o labour_n bring_v to_o wit_n shame_n and_o confusion_n death_n of_o the_o body_n and_o death_n of_o soul_n rom._n 6._o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a go_v forward_o in_o nourish_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o well_o do_v sow_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v you_o shall_v reap_v a_o everlasting_a and_o incomprehensible_a life_n this_o spirit_n than_o be_v say_v to_o be_v nourish_v and_o corroborate_v in_o our_o heart_n banish_v when_o we_o nourish_v the_o light_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n when_o we_o edify_v ourselves_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o continue_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n as_o by_o the_o contrary_n we_o banish_v this_o light_n of_o the_o good_a spirit_n and_o by_o our_o evil_n do_v we_o banish_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n when_o we_o put_v out_o this_o light_n diminish_v our_o persuasion_n and_o leave_v off_o the_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n for_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n whereby_o the_o soul_n live_v they_o be_v remove_v the_o soul_n die_v therefore_o those_o that_o will_v live_v this_o way_n they_o ought_v to_o nourish_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o well_o do_v in_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n in_o edify_v they_o in_o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o in_o continual_a crave_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n by_o prayer_n now_o the_o king_n say_v he_o have_v this_o life_n and_o he_o have_v experience_n of_o the_o good_a word_n in_o this_o for_o i_o take_v this_o to_o be_v a_o different_a life_n from_o the_o other_o whereof_o he_o speak_v before_o to_o wit_n this_o be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o proceed_v of_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n for_o this_o word_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o salvation_n to_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v rom._n 1._o set_a your_o heart_n say_v moses_n deut._n 32_o upon_o this_o word_n for_o it_o be_v not_o a_o vain_a word_n it_o be_v your_o life_n and_o felicity_n the_o word_n which_o i_o speak_v say_v our_o master_n john_n 6._o be_v spirit_n &_o life_n and_o from_o this_o john_n call_v he_o the_o word_n of_o life_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n peter_n say_v who_o shall_v we_o go_v to_o for_o in_o thou_o be_v the_o word_n of_o life_n it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v life_n in_o himself_o john_n 5._o from_o this_o also_o it_o be_v say_v 1._o cor._n 15._o that_o as_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v make_v a_o live_a soul_n 15._o so_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v make_v a_o quicken_a spirit_n and_o by_o reason_n we_o be_v make_v participant_a of_o this_o spirit_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n therefore_o it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o the_o spirit_n &_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o that_o be_v his_o minister_n be_v count_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v we_o 2._o cor._n 3._o they_o that_o will_v read_v further_o of_o the_o praise_n of_o this_o word_n i_o remit_v they_o to_o the_o 19_o psalm_n where_o the_o property_n of_o this_o word_n be_v exact_o set_v down_o i_o will_v end_v here_o who_o so_o look_v upon_o the_o precious_a effect_n of_o this_o word_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n look_v upon_o our_o unhappy_a behaviour_n i_o be_o assure_v it_o will_v astonish_v any_o christian_a heart_n to_o behold_v how_o the_o lord_n can_v suffer_v our_o contempt_n so_o long_o as_o he_o do_v for_o former_o whereas_o there_o be_v skars_o crumb_n of_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n to_o be_v have_v in_o this_o country_n man_n seek_v it_o out_o diligent_o and_o run_v to_o have_v it_o with_o such_o zeal_n that_o they_o compass_v both_o sea_n and_o land_n they_o spare_v neither_o travel_n nor_o cost_n but_o forcible_o as_o it_o be_v throng_v and_o thru_v in_o and_o make_v irruption_n in_o this_o kingdom_n but_o now_o when_o it_o have_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o offer_v unto_o we_o great_a plenty_n of_o this_o food_n we_o so_o despise_v the_o bounty_n and_o liberality_n of_o this_o good_a god_n that_o we_o turn_v this_o great_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o he_o into_o judgement_n and_o vengeance_n upon_o our_o own_o head_n and_o as_o to_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o multitude_n they_o disdain_v it_o so_o spiteful_o that_o they_o have_v rather_o embrace_v the_o leaven_n of_o the_o pharisy_n and_o draw_v they_o to_o that_o company_n where_o they_o can_v have_v no_o other_o food_n but_o song_n mask_n mumming_n and_o unknown_a language_n and_o so_o think_v to_o feed_v their_o soul_n by_o the_o mockery_n of_o god_n now_o as_o to_o the_o gentleman_n earl_n lord_n and_o baron_n they_o be_v so_o drunken_a with_o sacrilegde_v that_o ere_o they_o will_v part_v with_o these_o good_n they_o have_v rather_o part_v with_o the_o life_n of_o their_o soul_n yea_o when_o it_o come_v to_o this_o that_o the_o word_n can_v be_v entertain_v but_o by_o their_o expense_n they_o make_v no_o choice_n but_o have_v rather_o lose_v their_o soul_n a_o hundred_o time_n ere_o they_o will_v bestow_v a_o halfpenny_n upon_o the_o church_n this_o be_v true_a in_o the_o great_a part_n so_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o wonderful_o continue_v the_o light_n among_o we_o that_o keep_v a_o face_n of_o a_o ministry_n in_o scotland_n there_o be_v no_o good_a entertainment_n but_o a_o very_a great_a poverty_n in_o the_o most_o part_n
sweetness_n whereby_o i_o find_v his_o wrath_n pacify_v i_o find_v his_o fury_n pacify_v and_o be_v not_o this_o taste_n of_o mercy_n i_o will_v never_o turn_v unto_o he_o but_o from_o the_o time_n that_o my_o heart_n get_v a_o taste_n of_o his_o mercy_n a_o taste_n of_o that_o peace_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n whereby_o i_o find_v his_o wrath_n to_o be_v pacify_v the_o terror_n of_o my_o conscience_n to_o be_v quiet_v &_o the_o fire_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o be_v quench_v then_o i_o begin_v to_o turn_v to_o he_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o to_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n in_o particular_a to_o myself_o which_o i_o dare_v in_o no_o wise_a do_v so_o long_o as_o i_o feel_v nothing_o but_o the_o fire_n of_o his_o wrath_n upon_o my_o conscience_n upon_o this_o feel_n i_o say_v arise_v the_o application_n and_o upon_o the_o application_n rise_v the_o turn_n unto_o he_o so_o this_o feel_n of_o wrath_n in_o order_n although_o not_o in_o time_n go_v before_o the_o turn_n unto_o god_n the_o turn_n bring_v forth_o a_o joy_n and_o gladness_n for_o mercy_n that_o he_o have_v get_v &_o this_o joy_n bring_v forth_o a_o love_n towards_o he_o as_o the_o other_o part_n bring_v forth_o a_o hatred_n of_o sin_n so_o this_o part_n bring_v forth_o a_o love_n towards_o god_n this_o love_n again_o bring_v forth_o a_o care_n and_o study_v to_o please_v he_o and_o this_o care_n and_o study_n bring_v forth_o a_o appetite_n of_o revenge_n and_o indignation_n against_o thy_o corruption_n so_o that_o thou_o will_v be_v revenge_v upon_o thy_o corruption_n which_o make_v thou_o to_o sin_n and_o offend_v against_o he_o vivification_n and_o this_o part_n of_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o great_a and_o manifold_a effect_n of_o it_o be_v call_v vivification_n as_o the_o other_o part_n be_v call_v mortification_n so_o be_v this_o call_v vivification_n in_o respect_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n make_v a_o new_a creation_n in_o we_o make_v we_o up_o as_o new_a creature_n of_o old_a endew_v our_o heart_n with_o new_a affection_n our_o soul_n with_o new_a quality_n &_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o live_v motion_n action_n and_o cogitation_n which_o be_v call_v live_v because_o as_o they_o proceed_v from_o a_o live_a spirit_n so_o they_o carry_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a they_o be_v call_v also_o live_v in_o respect_n of_o those_o dead_a action_n which_o we_o bring_v forth_o in_o former_a time_n which_o be_v call_v dead_a not_o only_o in_o respect_n that_o they_o flow_v from_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v from_o corruption_n but_o because_o they_o carry_v we_o unto_o the_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o this_o respect_n i_o call_v this_o part_n vivification_n other_o call_v it_o confession_n and_o it_o get_v this_o name_n in_o respect_n the_o soul_n that_o be_v quicken_v can_v but_o burst_v forth_o into_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o glorify_v he_o with_o a_o confession_n he_o can_v conceal_v the_o kindness_n of_o god_n do_v unto_o he_o but_o he_o will_v confess_v it_o before_o the_o world_n and_o proclaim_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v a_o common_a god_n and_o father_n with_o he_o and_o this_o confession_n be_v the_o chief_a thing_n in_o the_o earth_n which_o the_o devil_n endeavour_v most_o diligent_o to_o stay_v for_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o earth_n whereby_o god_n be_v glorify_v more_o than_o by_o a_o sincere_a confession_n so_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o earth_n that_o the_o devil_n travel_v more_o to_o stay_v then_o this_o confesson_n confession_n in_o respect_n he_o see_v god_n so_o far_o glorify_v by_o it_o the_o lord_n desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n he_o seek_v not_o the_o slaughter_n of_o his_o creature_n he_o seek_v but_o the_o repair_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o this_o he_o count_v to_o be_v do_v by_o a_o sincere_a confession_n of_o thy_o sin_n therefore_o it_o be_v i_o say_v that_o the_o devil_n labour_v to_o stay_v this_o confession_n and_o to_o hold_v they_o from_o this_o confession_n he_o cast_v in_o the_o shame_n of_o the_o world_n the_o estimation_n before_o man_n this_o inconvenience_n that_o inconvenience_n for_o this_o you_o may_v perceive_v of_o his_o craft_n that_o where_o shame_n be_v and_o shame_n shall_v be_v indeed_o when_o the_o action_n be_v in_o do_v there_o he_o make_v we_o bold_a and_o stout_a but_o where_o no_o shame_n be_v and_o no_o shame_n can_v follow_v of_o it_o where_o god_n shall_v be_v glorify_v by_o a_o confession_n his_o church_n edify_v and_o man_n move_v through_o their_o example_n to_o do_v the_o like_a there_o he_o cast_v in_o shame_n and_o make_v they_o believe_v it_o be_v the_o most_o shameful_a thing_n that_o ever_o they_o do_v and_o all_o this_o that_o the_o soul_n shall_v not_o be_v save_v but_o hold_v drown_v in_o his_o snare_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o therefore_o man_n will_v be_v advertise_v of_o this_o that_o they_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o glorify_v god_n with_o a_o open_a confession_n as_o they_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o sin_v public_o so_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o confess_v it_o as_o public_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v remember_v this_o this_o be_v not_o speak_v for_o this_o noble_a man_n cause_n only_o it_o be_v speak_v for_o every_o one_o of_o you_o that_o be_v in_o inferior_a rank_n that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o may_v confess_v your_o own_o sin_n and_o see_v this_o be_v the_o craft_n of_o the_o devil_n by_o the_o hold_v you_o back_o that_o you_o may_v damn_v your_o soul_n be_v you_o as_o careful_a to_o win_v your_o soul_n by_o confess_v your_o sin_n to_o the_o world_n the_o confession_n of_o david_n psal._n 51._o serve_v it_o to_o his_o shame_n or_o to_o his_o honour_n no_o of_o all_o the_o deed_n that_o ever_o he_o do_v it_o be_v count_v in_o all_o age_n the_o most_o notable_a and_o honourable_a deed_n so_o let_v not_o the_o devil_n deceive_v man_n in_o this_o point_n as_o to_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n which_o proceed_v of_o desperation_n it_o be_v nothing_o worth_a it_o turn_v not_o the_o heart_n nor_o the_o mind_n but_o this_o repentance_n which_o turn_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n proceed_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n so_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o worker_n of_o this_o true_a dolour_n and_o conversion_n as_o to_o the_o instrument_n which_o he_o use_v in_o work_v of_o it_o they_o be_v two_o first_o the_o law_n next_o the_o gospel_n he_o must_v first_o bring_v in_o the_o law_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o acknowledge_v of_o our_o sin_n for_o except_o the_o law_n do_v threaten_v we_o we_o will_v never_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o next_o he_o bring_v in_o the_o gospel_n the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n free_o offer_v in_o christ_n and_o through_o christ_n to_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v so_o the_o gospel_n come_v in_o the_o second_o room_n by_o the_o gospel_n he_o work_v faith_n &_o after_o he_o have_v wrought_v faith_n he_o draw_v out_o exhortation_n out_o of_o the_o law_n and_o out_o of_o the_o gospel_n that_o according_a to_o the_o law_n we_o may_v conform_v our_o life_n and_o obey_v the_o same_o in_o all_o time_n to_o come_v so_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o repentance_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n exhortation_n out_o of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a life_n and_o conversation_n be_v continue_v among_o man_n as_o to_o the_o author_n he_o let_v we_o see_v that_o this_o gift_n grow_v not_o in_o our_o own_o breast_n nor_o it_o proceed_v not_o of_o ourselves_o nor_o from_o any_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n but_o from_o god_n only_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n give_v free_o for_o christ_n jesus_n his_o sake_n for_o you_o may_v consider_v with_o yourselves_o and_o look_v how_o impossible_a it_o be_v to_o make_v ourselves_o the_o son_n of_o man_n far_o more_o impossible_a it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o make_v ourselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o by_o repentance_n we_o be_v make_v the_o child_n of_o god_n companion_n to_o the_o angel_n and_o son_n of_o light_n so_o that_o the_o second_o creation_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o repentance_n be_v a_o far_o more_o great_a and_o excellent_a work_n than_o our_o first_o creation_n in_o this_o world_n in_o this_o part_n of_o repentance_n repentance_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n as_o there_o be_v a_o caution_n in_o the_o other_o part_n to_o be_v observe_v so_o there_o be_v a_o caution_n here_o to_o be_v take_v heed_n of_o for_o our_o nature_n
a_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n and_o a_o knowledge_n of_o god_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n work_v in_o our_o heart_n our_o conscience_n will_v then_o go_v further_o and_o excuse_v or_o accuse_v we_o according_a to_o the_o light_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n so_o that_o the_o conscience_n be_v not_o acquire_v or_o obtain_v at_o what_o time_n we_o be_v enlighten_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n &_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o our_o conscience_n be_v bear_v with_o we_o be_v natural_a to_o we_o and_o be_v leave_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o every_o man_n and_o woman_n and_o as_o there_o be_v some_o spark_n of_o light_n leave_v in_o nature_n so_o there_o be_v a_o conscience_n leave_v in_o it_o and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o that_o same_o light_n that_o be_v leave_v in_o thy_o nature_n shall_v be_v enough_o to_o condemn_v thou_o so_o the_o conscience_n be_v not_o get_v or_o begin_v at_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o at_o that_o time_n when_o we_o begin_v to_o reform_v ourselves_o by_o the_o assistance_n &_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o every_o man_n by_o nature_n have_v a_o conscience_n &_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v it_o in_o our_o nature_n and_o except_o that_o this_o conscience_n be_v reform_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o same_o natural_a conscience_n shall_v be_v enough_o to_o condemn_v thou_o eternal_o therefore_o i_o say_v flow_v from_o a_o knowledge_n of_o the_o mind_n last_o of_o all_o i_o say_v accompany_v with_o a_o certain_a motion_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o we_o express_v this_o motion_n in_o fear_n or_o joy_n tremble_a or_o rejoice_v in_o very_o great_a fear_n if_o the_o deed_n be_v exceed_o heinous_a and_o the_o stroke_n of_o the_o conscience_n be_v very_o heavy_a then_o the_o conscience_n never_o take_v rest_n for_o guiltiness_n will_v ever_o dread_a but_o if_o the_o deed_n be_v honest_a godly_a and_o commendable_a it_o make_v a_o glad_a heart_n and_o make_v the_o heart_n even_o to_o burst_v out_o into_o joy_n so_o to_o be_v short_a in_o this_o matter_n for_o i_o purpose_v not_o to_o make_v a_o common_a place_n of_o iâ—_n you_o see_v that_o in_o every_o conscience_n there_o must_v be_v two_o thing_n first_o there_o must_v be_v a_o knowledge_n and_o next_o there_o must_v be_v a_o feeling_n whereby_o according_a to_o thy_o knowledge_n thou_o apply_v unto_o thy_o own_o heart_n the_o deed_n do_v by_o thou_o so_o that_o as_o the_o word_n itself_o testify_v it_o arise_v of_o two_o part_n of_o knowledge_n according_a whereunto_o it_o be_v call_v science_n and_o of_o feeling_n according_a whereunto_o the_o con_n be_v add_v and_o it_o be_v call_v conscience_n then_o the_o word_n conscience_n signify_v knowledge_n with_o application_n this_o conscience_n man_n the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v to_o serve_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n for_o many_o use_n to_o wit_n he_o have_v appoint_v every_o one_o of_o your_o conscience_n to_o be_v a_o keeper_n a_o waiter_n on_o a_o careful_a attender_n upon_o every_o action_n do_v by_o you_o so_o that_o that_o action_n can_v be_v so_o secret_o so_o quiet_o nor_o so_o close_o convey_v but_o will_v thou_o will_v thou_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v bear_v a_o testimony_n of_o it_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v be_v a_o faithful_a observer_n of_o it_o and_o one_o day_n shall_v be_v a_o faithful_a recorder_n of_o that_o action_n so_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v thy_o conscience_n to_o this_o office_n that_o it_o attend_v and_o wait_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o thy_o action_n likewise_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v thy_o conscience_n and_o place_v it_o in_o thy_o soul_n to_o be_v a_o accuser_n of_o thou_o so_o that_o when_o thou_o do_v any_o evil_a deed_n thou_o have_v a_o domestical_a accuser_n within_o thy_o own_o soul_n to_o find_v fault_n with_o it_o he_o have_v also_o place_v it_o in_o thy_o soul_n to_o be_v a_o true_a and_o steadfast_a witness_n against_o thou_o yea_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o conscience_n resemble_v not_o only_o a_o testimony_n or_o witness_n but_o the_o conscience_n be_v as_o good_a as_o ten_o thousand_o witness_n the_o conscience_n also_o be_v leave_v in_o the_o soul_n to_o do_v the_o part_n of_o a_o judge_n against_o thou_o to_o give_v out_o sentence_n against_o thou_o and_o to_o condemn_v thou_o and_o so_o it_o do_v for_o our_o particular_a judgement_n must_v go_v before_o the_o general_a and_o universal_a judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n at_o that_o great_a day_n and_o what_o more_o he_o have_v leave_v thy_o conscience_n within_o thou_o to_o put_v thy_o own_o sentence_n in_o execution_n against_o thyself_o this_o be_v terrible_a he_o have_v leave_v it_o within_o thou_o to_o be_v a_o very_a to_o torture_v and_o tormentor_n to_o thyself_o and_o so_o to_o put_v thy_o own_o sentence_n in_o execution_n upon_o thyself_o be_v not_o this_o a_o matter_n more_o than_o wonderful_a that_o one_o and_o the_o self_n same_o conscience_n shall_v serve_v to_o so_o many_o use_n in_o a_o soul_n as_o to_o be_v a_o continual_a observer_n and_o marker_n of_o thy_o action_n a_o accuser_n ten_o thousand_o witness_n a_o judge_n a_o sergeant_n and_o tormentor_n to_o execute_v thy_o own_o sentence_n against_o thyself_o so_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v not_o to_o seek_v a_o sergeant_n out_o of_o thy_o own_o soul_n to_o arrest_v thou_o for_o thou_o shall_v have_v all_o these_o within_o thyself_o to_o make_v a_o plain_a declaration_n against_o thyself_o take_v heed_n to_o this_o for_o there_o be_v never_o a_o word_n of_o this_o shall_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n but_o either_o you_o shall_v find_v it_o to_o your_o comfort_n or_o to_o your_o everlasting_a woe_n and_o this_o secret_a and_o particular_a judgement_n that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o carry_v about_o you_o abide_v so_o sure_a and_o so_o fast_o within_o you_o that_o do_v what_o you_o can_v if_o you_o will_v employ_v your_o whole_a travail_n to_o blot_v it_o out_o thou_o shall_v never_o get_v it_o scrape_v out_o of_o thy_o soul_n if_o you_o be_v as_o malicious_a and_o be_v become_v as_o wicked_a as_o ever_o any_o incarnate_a devil_n be_v upon_o the_o earth_n yet_o shall_v you_o never_o get_v this_o conscience_n altogether_o extinguish_v out_o of_o thy_o soul_n but_o will_v thou_o will_v thou_o there_o shall_v as_o much_o remain_n of_o it_o as_o shall_v make_v thou_o inexcusable_a in_o the_o great_a day_n of_o the_o general_a judgement_n i_o grant_v thou_o may_v blot_v out_o all_o knowledge_n out_o of_o thy_o mind_n and_o make_v thyself_o become_v even_o as_o a_o blind_a man_n i_o grant_v also_o that_o thou_o may_v harden_v thy_o heart_n so_o that_o thou_o will_v blot_v out_o all_o feel_n out_o of_o it_o so_o that_o thy_o conscience_n will_v not_o accuse_v thou_o nor_o find_v fault_n with_o thou_o but_o thou_o shall_v have_v a_o delight_n in_o do_v evil_a without_o remorse_n but_o i_o deny_v that_o any_o degree_n of_o wickedness_n in_o the_o earth_n shall_v bring_v thou_o to_o this_o point_n that_o thou_o may_v do_v evil_a without_o fear_n but_o still_o the_o more_o that_o thou_o do_v evil_a and_o the_o long_o thou_o continue_v in_o evil_a do_v thy_o fear_n shall_v be_v the_o great_a you_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n thy_o fear_n shall_v remain_v and_o though_o they_o will_v both_o conspire_v together_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o banish_v that_o fear_n but_o that_o gnaw_v of_o the_o conscience_n shall_v ever_o remain_v to_o testify_v that_o there_o be_v a_o day_n of_o judgement_n i_o grant_v also_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o vicissitude_n and_o that_o fear_n shall_v not_o always_o remain_v but_o shall_v be_v sometime_o turn_v into_o security_n neither_o shall_v that_o security_n always_o abide_v but_o shall_v be_v turn_v again_o into_o fear_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o get_v this_o fear_n whole_o extinct_a but_o the_o great_a the_o security_n be_v the_o great_a shall_v thy_o fear_n be_v when_o thou_o be_v waken_v three_o i_o grant_v that_o this_o fear_n shall_v not_o be_v blind_a for_o from_o that_o time_n a_o man_n by_o evil_a do_v have_v banish_v knowledge_n out_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o feel_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n what_o can_v remain_v there_o but_o a_o blind_a fear_n when_o man_n have_v put_v out_o all_o light_n and_o leave_v nothing_o in_o their_o nature_n but_o darkness_n there_o can_v nothing_o remain_v but_o a_o blind_a fear_n so_o i_o grant_v that_o the_o fear_n be_v blind_a for_o neither_o know_v they_o fâ—om_fw-mi whence_o that_o fear_n come_v what_o progress_n it_o have_v whereunto_o it_o tend_v where_o nor_o when_o it_o shall_v end_v therefore_o they_o that_o be_v this_o way_n mislead_v
what_o be_v my_o heart_n and_o mind_n do_v there_o be_v not_o one_o of_o you_o but_o have_v experience_n as_o i_o myself_o have_v in_o what_o estate_n the_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v before_o that_o this_o light_n enter_v the_o mind_n lie_v drown_v in_o blindness_n and_o the_o heart_n be_v harden_v and_o they_o both_o conspire_v together_o in_o vice_n to_o set_v up_o a_o idol_n in_o stead_n of_o god_n a_o domestical_a and_o invisible_a idol_n what_o sort_n of_o idol_n â—s_v that_o no_o doubt_v some_o worldly_a or_o fleshly_a affection_n or_o other_o this_o be_v set_v up_o in_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o on_o this_o idol_n thou_o bestow_v the_o service_n of_o thy_o whole_a heart_n of_o thy_o whole_a mind_n of_o thy_o whole_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o that_o the_o service_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o body_n which_o shall_v be_v bestow_v upon_o god_n only_o be_v employ_v upon_o that_o idol_n which_o be_v set_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o be_v in_o the_o place_n of_o god_n in_o the_o stead_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n and_o thou_o be_v more_o addict_v to_o the_o service_n of_o that_o idol_n then_o ever_o thou_o be_v to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o live_a god_n yea_o until_o such_o time_n that_o this_o idol_n of_o we_o be_v banish_v and_o that_o this_o blindness_n whereby_o this_o idol_n be_v serve_v be_v takâ—n_v away_o there_o be_v not_o one_o of_o you_o but_o be_v servant_n to_o one_o lust_n or_o other_o and_o thy_o soul_n that_o shall_v be_v consecrate_v to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o live_a god_n be_v employ_v upon_o one_o affection_n or_o other_o upon_o some_o worldly_a or_o fleshly_a lust_n of_o thy_o own_o but_o from_o the_o time_n that_o the_o lord_n begin_v to_o scatter_v the_o cloud_n of_o our_o natural_a mind_n and_o understanding_n and_o begin_v to_o chase_v away_o this_o thick_a mist_n of_o the_o dark_a soul_n and_o place_v therein_o some_o spark_n of_o heavenly_a light_n which_o flow_v out_o of_o christ_n and_o whereas_o we_o be_v child_n of_o the_o night_n and_o darkness_n before_o he_o make_v we_o to_o be_v light_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o be_v child_n of_o the_o light_n and_o of_o the_o day_n then_o we_o see_v that_o all_o the_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n beside_o the_o live_a god_n be_v vanity_n deceivable_a allurement_n unconstant_a shadow_n fleet_a and_o flow_v without_o any_o abide_n and_o then_o we_o see_v that_o our_o heart_n and_o our_o mind_n be_v set_v on_o evil_a continual_o then_o we_o begin_v to_o abhor_v that_o idol_n and_o to_o seek_v to_o serve_v god_n only_o now_o except_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n place_n in_o we_o this_o light_n until_o such_o time_n as_o we_o get_v some_o glimmer_n of_o this_o light_n we_o can_v never_o see_v our_o own_o vanity_n nor_o yet_o see_v god_n this_o then_o be_v the_o first_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o banish_v darkness_n and_o error_n &_o place_v light_n in_o our_o mind_n now_o this_o first_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v term_v oftentimes_o in_o the_o scripture_n under_o the_o name_n of_o faith_n for_o the_o mind_n have_v it_o own_o assent_n and_o persuasion_n in_o the_o own_o kind_a as_o well_o as_o the_o heart_n have_v &_o therefore_o the_o mind_n be_v illuminate_v and_o season_v with_o this_o light_n the_o assent_v &_o knowledge_n in_o the_o same_o mind_n be_v call_v faith_n the_o apostle_n and_o evangelist_n give_v to_o this_o knowledge_n the_o name_n of_o faith_n for_o from_o the_o time_n that_o thou_o once_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o see_v god_n and_o who_o he_o have_v send_v christ_n jesus_n when_o once_o thou_o get_v a_o sight_n of_o he_o and_o access_n to_o he_o if_o it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o in_o the_o mind_n it_o be_v call_v faith_n but_o we_o must_v not_o stand_v still_o here_o if_o faith_n go_v no_o further_o than_o the_o mind_n it_o be_v not_o the_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v seek_v for_o the_o faith_n that_o justify_v and_o do_v we_o good_a must_v open_v the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o it_o open_v the_o mind_n it_o must_v banish_v that_o idol_n and_o affection_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o place_v a_o throne_n for_o christ_n jesus_n so_o that_o except_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n go_v further_o than_o the_o mind_n and_o banish_v this_o idol_n as_o well_o out_o of_o our_o heart_n as_o out_o of_o our_o mind_n we_o have_v not_o that_o justify_n faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v look_v for_o mercy_n yea_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n must_v not_o only_o stay_v at_o the_o enlighten_v of_o thy_o mind_n but_o it_o must_v mollify_v this_o heart_n of_o thou_o and_o change_v thy_o affection_n and_o whereas_o thy_o affection_n be_v wicked_a and_o evil_a god_n spirit_n must_v change_v thy_o will_n and_o he_o never_o can_v change_v thy_o will_n except_o he_o make_v the_o ground_n of_o thy_o heart_n good_a that_o it_o may_v be_v set_v on_o god_n and_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n abundant_o to_o the_o owner_n and_o what_o teach_v this_o this_o teach_v you_o to_o seek_v for_o a_o honest_a heart_n and_o to_o seek_v instant_o until_o you_o obtain_v it_o for_o what_o avail_v it_o any_o man_n to_o know_v what_o be_v good_a or_o what_o be_v evil_a except_o he_o have_v a_o way_n show_v he_o how_o he_o shall_v eschew_v the_o evil_a and_o a_o mean_v give_v he_o to_o make_v himself_o partaker_n of_o the_o good_a be_v not_o this_o a_o idle_a and_o unprofitable_a knowledge_n to_o i_o to_o see_v a_o far_o off_o and_o to_o know_v that_o this_o be_v good_a for_o i_o when_o i_o find_v not_o a_o mean_n how_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o that_o good_a that_o it_o may_v be_v especial_o good_a to_o i_o be_v it_o not_o a_o idle_a knowledge_n also_o to_o perceive_v that_o this_o be_v ill_a for_o i_o that_o it_o will_v do_v i_o hurt_v if_o i_o do_v it_o and_o yet_o that_o same_o very_a thing_n i_o will_v do_v &_o no_o other_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n link_v these_o two_o together_o in_o this_o work_n and_o as_o he_o reform_v the_o mind_n he_o reform_v also_o the_o heart_n and_o make_v you_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o that_o good_a which_o you_o see_v and_o to_o eschew_v that_o evil_n which_o you_o perceive_v and_o this_o be_v the_o second_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o only_o to_o present_v a_o thing_n to_o thou_o but_o to_o make_v it_o thou_o in_o effect_n for_o howbeit_o the_o mind_n will_v do_v this_o part_n never_o so_o well_o and_o let_v thou_o see_v that_o christ_n be_v thou_o and_o present_v he_o to_o thou_o never_o so_o often_o yet_o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v not_o reform_v that_o will_v and_o crooked_a affection_n that_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n will_v prefer_v itself_o to_o christ_n and_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o account_v all_o but_o folly_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o idol_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o idle_a and_o a_o foolish_a thing_n to_o i_o to_o see_v my_o salvation_n except_o i_o get_v grace_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o it_o and_o what_o avail_v it_o thou_o to_o see_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o see_v thy_o own_o sin_n that_o slay_v thou_o except_o thou_o get_v grace_n to_o eschew_v they_o and_o so_o the_o second_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v this_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n he_o dant_v the_o heart_n and_o wonderful_o change_v it_o make_v the_o will_n of_o it_o obedient_a he_o mollifi_v the_o affection_n which_o be_v hard_o before_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o it_o be_v make_v to_o pour_v out_o thy_o affection_n in_o some_o measure_n on_o the_o live_a god_n whereas_o it_o be_v pour_v out_o on_o one_o idol_n or_o other_o of_o thy_o own_o before_o then_o except_o the_o heart_n will_v do_v his_o part_n as_o the_o mind_n do_v his_o part_n the_o whole_a soul_n be_v not_o consecrate_v to_o god_n for_o god_n have_v not_o make_v the_o soul_n that_o the_o heart_n shall_v serve_v thou_o and_o the_o mind_n only_o shall_v serve_v he_o but_o thy_o service_n be_v then_o only_o acceptable_a to_o god_n when_o thou_o consecrate_v thy_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o thy_o mind_n to_o he_o now_o this_o matter_n be_v so_o clear_a that_o it_o need_v not_o to_o be_v illustrate_v by_o similitude_n yet_o to_o make_v it_o more_o plain_a unto_o you_o spiritual_a i_o will_v show_v you_o by_o a_o similitude_n that_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o mind_n be_v not_o enough_o except_o you_o get_v the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o heart_n also_o in_o corporal_a thing_n in_o meat_n and_o drink_v which_o serve_v for_o the_o use_n of_o your_o body_n there_o must_v be_v of_o this_o meat_n and_o drink_v two_o sort_n of_o apprehension_n and_o as_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o
the_o heinous_a sin_n in_o the_o which_o by_o nature_n thou_o lie_v if_o he_o have_v grant_v to_o thou_o â—n_a insight_n of_o thyself_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o he_o have_v grant_v thou_o the_o remedy_n and_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o insight_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n if_o thou_o have_v obtain_v a_o insight_n of_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o christ_n no_o doubt_n the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v begin_v a_o good_a work_n in_o thou_o a_o work_n which_o will_v bring_v forth_o repentance_n which_o in_o his_o own_o time_n he_o will_v perfect_v so_o this_o be_v the_o first_o care_n which_o you_o ought_v to_o have_v and_o the_o first_o point_n wherein_o you_o ought_v to_o examine_v your_o mind_n to_o see_v if_o there_o be_v any_o light_n in_o it_o whereby_o you_o may_v know_v your_o misery_n &_o have_v a_o insight_n of_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n this_o be_v do_v that_o thou_o find_v a_o sight_n of_o these_o two_o in_o thy_o mind_n fâ—om_o thy_o mind_n go_v to_o thy_o heart_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v try_v thy_o mind_n so_o try_v thy_o heart_n and_o first_o examine_v thy_o heart_n if_o it_o be_v alter_v or_o not_o that_o the_o will_n of_o it_o be_v frame_v and_o bow_v to_o god_n obedience_n that_o thy_o affection_n be_v turn_v into_o the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o be_v pour_v out_o on_o he_o as_o it_o be_v pour_v out_o on_o vanity_n on_o filthiness_n and_o on_o the_o world_n before_o try_v whether_o the_o ground_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o thy_o motion_n and_o affection_n proceed_v be_v sanctify_a or_o not_o for_o from_o a_o holy_a fountain_n holy_a water_n must_v distil_v from_o a_o holy_a fountain_n holy_a motion_n holy_a cogitation_n and_o sanctify_a consideration_n must_v flow_v try_v then_o and_o examine_v your_o heart_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v wrought_v any_o such_o reformation_n as_o i_o speak_v of_o in_o your_o heart_n or_o not_o and_o that_o you_o may_v perceive_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o better_a in_o your_o heart_n and_o conscience_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v his_o chief_a residence_n in_o your_o heart_n i_o will_v declare_v unto_o you_o the_o fiâ—st_a effect_n that_o ever_o the_o holy_a spirit_n bring_v forth_o in_o the_o heart_n in_o frame_v it_o in_o mollify_a it_o and_o in_o bow_v it_o unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o god_n you_o shall_v know_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n by_o this_o effect_n namely_o if_o your_o mind_n see_v and_o behold_v what_o be_v ill_a see_v &_o behold_v what_o be_v good_a perceive_v and_o discern_v your_o own_o misery_n and_o your_o sin_n which_o have_v bring_v this_o misery_n upon_o you_o and_o withal_o perceive_v and_o behold_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n if_o as_o your_o mind_n see_v these_o two_o your_o heart_n be_v reform_v and_o prepare_v to_o love_v the_o sight_n of_o they_o and_o as_o you_o see_v in_o your_o mind_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o that_o in_o christ_n if_o you_o have_v heart_n to_o desire_v mercy_n if_o you_o have_v a_o thirst_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o mercy_n where_o this_o desire_n &_o thirst_n be_v there_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v he_o have_v no_o doubt_n open_v the_o heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o as_o thou_o seee_v mercy_n thou_o see_v thy_o misery_n if_o as_o thy_o mind_n see_v thy_o misery_n it_o see_v also_o the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o thy_o misery_n flow_v to_o wit_n from_o thy_o own_o sin_n if_o then_o thy_o heart_n also_o hate_v this_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v there_o if_o as_o thou_o see_v sin_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o thy_o misery_n with_o the_o eye_n which_o be_v give_v thou_o in_o the_o mind_n thou_o hate_v this_o sin_n with_o thy_o heart_n no_o question_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v there_o and_o as_o thou_o hate_v it_o if_o also_o thou_o sorrow_n for_o it_o for_o it_o be_v be_v not_o enough_o to_o hate_v it_o if_o thou_o lament_v not_o the_o commit_n of_o it_o and_o with_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n deplore_v it_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v there_o and_o three_o if_o with_o thy_o lament_n thou_o have_v a_o care_n and_o a_o study_n to_o eschew_v that_o sin_n for_o what_o avail_v it_o to_o lament_v if_o like_o a_o dog_n return_v to_o his_o vomit_n thou_o fall_v into_o that_o same_o gulf_n again_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v a_o hatred_n of_o sin_n a_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n a_o care_n and_o a_o study_n to_o eschew_v sin_n no_o question_n the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v open_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v work_v out_o that_o precious_a instrument_n observe_v all_o this_o in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o work_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o by_o this_o examine_v thy_o heart_n see_v and_o perceive_v it_o the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v enter_v so_o far_o in_o thou_o to_o work_v in_o that_o hard_a heaâ—t_n of_o thy_o a_o earnest_n and_o a_o diligent_a study_n a_o careful_a solicitude_n continual_o to_o be_v reconcile_v with_o the_o great_a god_n who_o thou_o have_v offend_v be_v there_o such_o a_o thing_n as_o a_o thirst_n as_o a_o desire_n to_o be_v at_o amity_n with_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v offend_v to_o be_v reconcile_v with_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n who_o thou_o have_v offend_v by_o thy_o manifold_a transgression_n where_o this_o care_n and_o study_v of_o reconciliation_n be_v if_o this_o care_n &_o study_v of_o reconciliation_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o the_o heart_n that_o thirst_v for_o this_o reconciliation_n be_v hearty_o content_a not_o only_o to_o renounce_v sin_n to_o renounce_v all_o the_o impiety_n that_o separate_v thou_o from_o god_n but_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v endue_v with_o this_o thirst_n will_v be_v hearty_o content_a to_o renounce_v itself_o to_o cast_v down_o itself_o as_o stubborn_a as_o it_o be_v before_o to_o cast_v down_o itself_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o mighty_a god_n and_o be_v whole_o content_a at_o all_o time_n after_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o holy_a will_n not_o to_o follow_v it_o own_o lust_n it_o own_o will_n and_o appetite_n as_o it_o do_v before_o but_o to_o resign_v itself_o whole_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o mighty_a god_n to_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o will_n at_o his_o pleasure_n and_o to_o obey_v his_o command_n and_o except_o you_o find_v this_o disposition_n in_o your_o own_o heart_n to_o acquire_v yourselves_o to_o renounce_v yourselves_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a thing_n for_o you_o to_o say_v that_o you_o have_v a_o thirst_n to_o be_v reconcile_v so_o the_o great_a thirst_n of_o reconciliation_n that_o we_o have_v and_o the_o more_o that_o the_o care_n &_o study_v thereof_o grow_v the_o great_a that_o the_o apprehension_n of_o my_o misery_n of_o the_o deep_a gulf_n and_o very_a hell_n whereunto_o my_o soul_n be_v subject_a increase_v in_o my_o soul_n the_o more_o earnest_n will_v i_o be_v to_o be_v reconcile_v and_o to_o be_v reconcile_v i_o will_v not_o stand_v for_o the_o renounce_n of_o the_o lust_n of_o my_o heart_n but_o i_o will_v renounce_v my_o heart_n &_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o will_n and_o desire_v why_o because_o i_o see_v i_o must_v die_v for_o ever_o except_o the_o lord_n reconcile_v himself_o with_o i_o i_o see_v the_o huge_a deep_n &_o ocean_n of_o all_o misery_n into_o the_o which_o i_o shall_v fall_v in_o the_o end_n except_z inmercie_o the_o lord_n reconcile_v himself_o with_o i_o to_o eschew_v these_o misery_n and_o inconvenience_n be_v there_o any_o question_n but_o the_o heart_n that_o have_v any_o sense_n and_o be_v touch_v with_o they_o will_v most_o willing_o endeavour_n to_o acquit_v itself_o again_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v take_v pain_n to_o deliver_v i_o out_o of_o the_o deep_a misery_n in_o the_o which_o i_o have_v drown_v myself_o and_o have_v purchase_v my_o redemption_n by_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n not_o with_o gold_n nor_o with_o silver_n or_o any_o dross_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o by_o such_o a_o wonderful_a mean_n by_o such_o a_o precious_a price_n and_o rich_a ransom_n look_v to_o the_o greatness_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o price_n whereby_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o what_o heart_n be_v it_o but_o will_v willing_o renounce_v itself_o to_o get_v a_o part_n of_o that_o redemption_n and_o to_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o that_o hell_n wherein_o we_o be_v present_o and_o wherein_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o great_a measure_n hereafter_o except_o we_o be_v reconcile_v so_o thâ—n_n with_o this_o there_o be_v join_v a_o disposition_n in_o the_o heart_n whereby_o the_o
despair_v and_o though_o david_n cry_v i_o can_v away_o with_o this_o consume_a fire_n i_o can_v endure_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o lord_n jealousy_n yet_o he_o despair_v not_o but_o the_o lord_n cast_v his_o servant_n very_o low_o to_o what_o end_n to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v feel_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n what_o christ_n suffer_v for_o they_o on_o the_o cross_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n yea_o we_o will_v think_v that_o there_o have_v be_v plain_a collusion_n betwixt_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o that_o his_o suffering_n have_v be_v no_o suffering_n except_o we_o feel_v in_o our_o soul_n in_o some_o measure_n the_o hell_n which_o he_o sustain_v in_o fullmeasure_n so_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v clear_o understand_v the_o bitterness_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o far_o we_o be_v indebt_v to_o christ_n who_o suffer_v such_o torment_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o able_a to_o thank_v he_o to_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n he_o suffer_v his_o own_o servant_n to_o doubt_v but_o not_o to_o despair_v he_o forgive_v their_o doubt_n he_o forgive_v their_o stammering_n and_o in_o his_o own_o time_n he_o support_v they_o and_o bring_v we_o unto_o the_o water_n of_o life_n these_o doubt_n as_o i_o have_v often_o say_v soul_n may_v lodge_v in_o one_o soul_n with_o faith_n for_o doubt_v and_o faith_n be_v not_o direct_o opposite_a only_a faith_n and_o despair_n be_v opposite_a and_o therefore_o faith_n and_o despair_n can_v lodge_v both_o in_o one_o soul_n for_o despair_n overthrow_v the_o pillar_n of_o hope_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n there_o can_v be_v no_o faith_n but_o as_o for_o doubt_v it_o may_v lodge_v it_o will_v lodge_v and_o have_v lodge_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o best_a servant_n that_o ever_o god_n have_v mark_v the_o speech_n of_o the_o apostle_n we_o be_v always_o in_o doubt_n say_v he_o but_o we_o despair_v not_o 4._o so_o doubt_v and_o faith_n may_v lodge_v both_o in_o one_o soul_n and_o from_o whence_o flow_v this_o doubt_v we_o know_v that_o in_o the_o regenerate_a man_n there_o be_v a_o remnant_n of_o corruption_n for_o we_o have_v not_o our_o heaven_n in_o this_o earth_n though_o we_o begin_v our_o heaven_n here_o yet_o we_o get_v it_o not_o full_o here_o and_o if_o all_o corruption_n be_v take_v away_o what_o shall_v there_o want_v of_o a_o full_a heaven_n here_o so_o it_o be_v only_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n and_o not_o perfect_v therefore_o there_o remain_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o great_a corruption_n which_o be_v never_o idle_a but_o continual_o occupy_v this_o corruption_n be_v ever_o bring_v forth_o the_o birth_n of_o sin_n more_o or_o less_o every_o sin_n hurt_v the_o conscience_n a_o hurt_a conscience_n impair_v the_o persuasion_n &_o so_o come_v in_o the_o doubt_n for_o there_o be_v not_o a_o sin_n that_o we_o commit_v but_o it_o banish_v light_a and_o cast_v a_o mist_n over_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o faith_n whereby_o we_o doubt_v and_o stagger_v in_o our_o sight_n and_o be_v it_o not_o that_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o mercy_n take_v we_o up_o give_v we_o the_o gift_n of_o repentance_n and_o make_v we_o every_o day_n as_o oft_o as_o we_o sin_n to_o cry_v as_o oft_o for_o mercy_n and_o so_o to_o repair_v the_o loss_n that_o we_o have_v of_o faith_n to_o repair_v the_o loss_n that_o we_o have_v of_o the_o feel_n of_o mercy_n we_o will_v whole_o put_v out_o that_o same_o light_n but_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n though_o we_o be_v every_o day_n sin_v to_o give_v we_o the_o gift_n of_o repentance_n and_o by_o repentance_n to_o repair_v our_o faith_n to_o repair_v the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o mercy_n in_o we_o and_o to_o put_v we_o in_o that_o same_o state_n of_o persuasion_n wherein_o we_o be_v before_o therefore_o if_o god_n begin_v not_o continue_v not_o &_o end_v not_o with_o mercy_n in_o that_o very_a moment_n that_o he_o abstracts_n his_o mercy_n from_o we_o we_o will_v decay_v so_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a in_o call_v for_o mercy_n we_o must_v be_v instant_a continual_o in_o seek_v to_o have_v a_o feel_n of_o mercy_n thus_o much_o for_o thâ—_n doubt_v decay_v now_o howsoever_o it_o be_v sure_a and_o certain_a that_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o best_a child_n of_o god_n be_v often_o subject_a to_o doubt_v yet_o it_o be_v as_o sure_a and_o certain_a that_o it_o be_v never_o whole_o extinct_a albeit_o it_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a yet_o it_o shall_v never_o utter_o decay_v and_o perish_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o it_o once_o make_v residence_n this_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v set_v down_o in_o his_o word_n to_o support_v the_o trouble_a heart_n that_o howsoever_o faith_n be_v weak_a yet_o a_o weak_a faith_n be_v faith_n and_o where_o that_o faith_n be_v there_o will_v ever_o be_v mercy_n you_o have_v in_o roman_n 11.29_o that_o the_o gift_n and_o call_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n but_o among_o all_o the_o gift_n that_o be_v of_o this_o sort_n faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a therefore_o it_o can_v be_v revoke_v again_o you_o have_v in_o jude_n 3_o that_o faith_n be_v once_o give_v unto_o the_o saint_n once_o give_v that_o be_v constant_o give_v never_o to_o be_v change_v nor_o utter_o take_v from_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o repent_v he_o of_o this_o gift_n but_o the_o soul_n which_o he_o have_v love_v once_o he_o will_v love_v perpetual_o it_o be_v true_a and_o certain_a that_o the_o sparkle_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v kindle_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n may_v be_v obscure_v and_o smother_v for_o a_o long_a time_n they_o may_v be_v cover_v with_o the_o ash_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o with_o our_o own_o ill_a deed_n and_o wickedness_n into_o which_o we_o daily_o fall_v it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o effect_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n will_v be_v interrupt_v and_o that_o thy_o lust_n and_o affection_n will_v prevail_v for_o a_o long_a time_n so_o that_o when_o thou_o look_v on_o thyself_o upon_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o hang_v over_o thy_o soul_n and_o body_n &_o when_o thou_o look_v upon_o thy_o dissolute_a life_n and_o on_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n against_o this_o dissolute_a life_n in_o the_o mind_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o he_o that_o have_v so_o smother_v and_o oppress_v his_o faith_n it_o will_v oft_o time_n come_v to_o pass_v in_o his_o own_o judgement_n have_v his_o eye_n fix_v on_o himself_o only_o that_o he_o will_v think_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o reprobate_n to_o be_v a_o outcast_n and_o never_o able_a to_o recover_v mercy_n where_o this_o corruption_n burst_v forth_o in_o this_o gross_a manner_n after_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v call_v thou_o look_v how_o soon_o the_o lord_n begin_v to_o waken_v thou_o again_o incontinent_a thou_o fixe_v thy_o eyâ—s_n upon_o thy_o own_o life_n and_o enterest_n into_o a_o deep_a consideration_n as_o well_o of_o the_o weight_n of_o thy_o sin_n as_o of_o the_o weight_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o thou_o see_v follow_v thereupon_o and_o be_v loath_a to_o remit_v these_o cogitation_n to_o think_v upon_o the_o deepness_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n rest_a on_o these_o consideration_n it_o can_v but_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o in_o thy_o own_o judgement_n thou_o be_v a_o outcast_n and_o yet_o god_n forbid_v it_o be_v so_o for_o though_o these_o spark_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v cover_v by_o the_o corruption_n that_o be_v within_o thy_o soul_n yet_o these_o sparkle_n be_v not_o whole_o put_v out_o and_o to_o let_v you_o see_v that_o they_o be_v not_o extinguish_v idle_a though_o they_o break_v not_o forth_o in_o the_o outward_a effect_n that_o the_o world_n may_v know_v thou_o to_o be_v a_o faithful_a man_n as_o heretofore_o yet_o these_o sparkle_n be_v not_o idle_a &_o thou_o shall_v find_v they_o not_o to_o be_v idle_a in_o thou_o as_o for_o confirmation_n of_o my_o argument_n that_o howsoever_o our_o body_n be_v let_v loose_a to_o all_o dissolution_n after_o our_o effectual_a call_n within_o we_o in_o our_o soul_n that_o yet_o the_o sparkle_n be_v not_o idle_a you_o see_v that_o though_o the_o fire_n be_v cover_v with_o the_o ash_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o fire_n there_o be_v no_o man_n will_v say_v that_o the_o fire_n be_v put_v out_o though_o it_o be_v cover_v no_o more_o be_v faith_n put_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n though_o it_o be_v so_o cover_v that_o it_o neither_o give_v heat_n nor_o light_n outward_o a_o example_n of_o this_o we_o have_v clear_o in_o the_o prophet_n david_n after_o his_o lamentation_n in_o that_o psalm_n of_o repentance_n psal._n 51.11_o he_o pray_v
some_o root_n of_o infidelity_n abide_v still_o in_o they_o to_o utter_v voice_n sometime_o full_a of_o doubt_v and_o sometime_o full_a of_o faith_n thus_o far_o for_o the_o first_o now_o again_o to_o testify_v that_o the_o soul_n have_v faith_n have_v be_v subject_a to_o doubt_v and_o as_o faith_n be_v on_o the_o one_o part_n so_o doubt_v be_v on_o the_o other_o this_o be_v a_o thing_n that_o have_v be_v in_o all_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n the_o example_n of_o this_o you_o have_v in_o david_n you_o have_v the_o example_n of_o it_o here_o in_o hezechiah_n &_o in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o good_a servant_n of_o god_n then_o suppose_v many_o of_o you_o know_v not_o what_o i_o say_v yet_o keep_v the_o lesson_n in_o memory_n for_o it_o shall_v stand_v you_o in_o great_a good_a steed_n for_o this_o be_v sure_a that_o suppose_v the_o pain_n of_o the_o body_n be_v great_a yet_o there_o be_v as_o great_a difference_n betwixt_o the_o pain_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o pain_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o be_v betwixt_o god_n and_o the_o creature_n you_o will_v choose_v rather_o all_o the_o torment_n of_o the_o body_n that_o can_v be_v devise_v ere_o you_o feel_v one_o touch_n of_o the_o consume_a wrath_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n but_o yet_o these_o word_n will_v not_o effect_v it_o for_o word_n will_v not_o mollify_v the_o heart_n except_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n work_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o therefore_o i_o have_v to_o crave_v of_o god_n &_o you_o have_v by_o your_o prayer_n to_o assist_v i_o that_o you_o be_v not_o unfruitefull_a hearer_n of_o the_o word_n but_o see_v there_o be_v a_o hell_n you_o may_v study_v to_o prevent_v it_o now_o last_o of_o all_o extremity_n you_o see_v the_o king_n learn_v you_o a_o new_a fashion_n of_o prayer_n and_o i_o beseech_v you_o mark_v it_o when_o the_o extremity_n be_v so_o great_a that_o he_o may_v not_o utter_v nor_o speak_v distinct_a voice_n and_o his_o speech_n be_v take_v from_o he_o yet_o he_o leave_v not_o off_o to_o pray_v but_o have_v recourse_n to_o his_o lament_a &_o mourn_v conterfeit_v the_o distinct_a voice_n of_o the_o dove_n crane_n &_o swallow_n by_o this_o diversity_n of_o tune_n utter_v his_o great_a anxiety_n and_o what_o fashion_n of_o prayer_n be_v this_o i_o say_v this_o kind_n of_o sigh_v mourn_a and_o lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n be_v as_o good_a language_n to_o god_n as_o any_o language_n speak_v by_o the_o tongue_n he_o understand_v the_o meaning_n of_o thy_o sigh_n and_o groan_v better_a than_o thou_o understand_v i_o that_o speak_v and_o how_o be_v this_o it_o be_v his_o own_o spirit_n that_o raise_v these_o sigh_n &_o groan_n that_o move_v these_o mourning_n and_o i_o pray_v you_o know_v he_o not_o the_o meaning_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n this_o the_o apostle_n declare_v rom._n 8._o he_o know_v the_o meaning_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o whether_o this_o spirit_n move_v we_o to_o sigh_v to_o mourn_v or_o to_o speak_v the_o lord_n understand_v all_o alike_o note_n then_o learn_v this_o form_n of_o prayer_n when_o the_o lord_n visit_v you_o with_o sickness_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o the_o use_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v take_v from_o you_o and_o you_o may_v not_o lift_v up_o your_o hand_n to_o praise_v he_o nor_o lift_v up_o your_o eye_n to_o look_v unto_o he_o yet_o let_v your_o moan_n be_v make_v yea_o further_o suppose_v the_o heart_n will_v not_o make_v moan_n with_o the_o mouth_n yet_o let_v the_o mouth_n suppose_v it_o have_v no_o help_n honour_n and_o glorify_v god_n yea_o i_o say_v more_o suppose_v the_o case_n stand_v so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o heart_n be_v contrary_a to_o prayer_n and_o the_o mind_n will_v not_o assist_v the_o mouth_n to_o pray_v yet_o ere_o god_n be_v not_o honour_v let_v he_o be_v honour_v with_o the_o lip_n &_o if_o the_o mouth_n will_v not_o do_v it_o let_v the_o hand_n do_v it_o and_o every_o member_n in_o like_a manner_n to_o the_o which_o the_o lord_n haâ—h_v give_v leave_n let_v they_o honour_n god_n because_o even_o this_o strive_n against_o the_o hardness_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o provoke_v of_o it_o with_o the_o outward_a member_n of_o the_o body_n be_v pleasant_a to_o god_n &_o no_o doubt_n it_o be_v he_o who_o give_v this_o will_n as_o a_o special_a grace_n howbeit_o we_o get_v not_o incontinent_o the_o performance_n if_o you_o can_v learn_v this_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o you_o can_v want_v prayer_n for_o prayer_n be_v such_o as_o sometime_o be_v utter_v by_o tear_n sometime_o by_o sigh_n sometime_o by_o word_n and_o sometime_o by_o gesture_n and_o ever_o let_v thy_o spirit_n be_v well_o occupy_v muse_v upon_o god_n and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o whether_o thou_o eat_v whether_o thou_o drink_v take_v thy_o rest_n or_o what_o ever_o thou_o do_v let_v thy_o spirit_n have_v ever_o thy_o mind_n on_o god_n comfort_v thou_o with_o this_o when_o the_o lord_n visit_v thou_o with_o such_o kind_n of_o disease_n that_o thy_o tongue_n be_v take_v from_o thou_o let_v the_o rest_n of_o thy_o member_n honour_v he_o and_o if_o you_o be_v not_o so_o disease_v yourself_o yet_o in_o your_o visitation_n comfort_v other_o herewith_o assure_v they_o that_o this_o kind_n of_o language_n be_v as_o well_o understand_v as_o if_o it_o be_v speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n i_o end_v here_o this_o king_n be_v not_o exempt_v from_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o exempt_v from_o tentation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n there_o be_v none_o that_o cast_v they_o to_o live_v godly_a but_o of_o force_n they_o must_v suffer_v trouble_n there_o be_v none_o that_o will_v make_v they_o for_o heaven_n but_o of_o all_o estate_n prince_n or_o people_n or_o what_o ever_o they_o be_v they_o must_v walk_v in_o the_o strait_a way_n as_o to_o they_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o broad_a way_n they_o shall_v grow_v worse_o and_o worse_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v till_o they_o come_v to_o such_o a_o height_n until_o at_o the_o last_o the_o lord_n anger_v they_o by_o the_o same_o sin_n whereby_o they_o anger_v he_o for_o this_o be_v his_o just_a judgement_n that_o as_o thou_o have_v anger_v he_o by_o adultery_n he_o shall_v anger_v thou_o by_o the_o same_o sin_n have_v thou_o anger_v he_o by_o blood_n he_o shall_v anger_v thou_o by_o blood_n also_o have_v thou_o anger_v he_o by_o blasphemy_n he_o shall_v anger_v thou_o with_o the_o punishment_n of_o blasphemy_n have_v thou_o anger_v he_o with_o drunkenness_n he_o shall_v anger_v thou_o with_o the_o punishment_n of_o drunkenness_n for_o every_o sin_n have_v the_o own_o punishment_n in_o the_o selfsame_o then_o as_o you_o will_v eschew_v the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o cast_v you_o to_o eschew_v sin_n that_o so_o far_o as_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v you_o grace_n you_o may_v keep_v yourselves_o free_a and_o so_o you_o shall_v have_v not_o only_a joy_n &_o long_a day_n here_o but_o everlasting_a joy_n after_o this_o purchase_v to_o we_o in_o the_o righteous_a merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n &_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n praise_n &_o glory_n for_o ever_o &_o ever_o amen_o the_o ten_o sermon_n upon_o isaiah_n chapter_n 38._o 15_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v for_o he_o have_v say_v it_o to_o i_o and_o he_o have_v do_v it_o i_o shall_v walk_v weak_o all_o my_o year_n in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o my_o soul_n 16_o o_o lord_n to_o they_o that_o overlive_v they_o and_o to_o all_o that_o be_v in_o they_o the_o life_n of_o my_o spirit_n shall_v be_v know_v that_o thou_o cause_v i_o to_o sleep_v and_o have_v give_v life_n to_o i_o in_o our_o last_o sermon_n well-beloved_a in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o king_n return_v to_o his_o wont_a grief_n repetition_n and_o take_v up_o his_o old_a lamentation_n again_o utter_v his_o trouble_n in_o these_o word_n my_o habitation_n be_v depart_v and_o transport_v from_o i_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v my_o life_n be_v ready_a to_o depart_v death_n be_v instant_a and_o my_o remove_n be_v at_o hand_n he_o show_v the_o manner_n of_o his_o remove_n by_o two_o similitude_n the_o one_o similitude_n be_v take_v from_o a_o shepherd_n tent_n the_o other_o from_o a_o weaver_n and_o his_o web_n as_o to_o the_o first_o look_v in_o what_o manner_n we_o see_v the_o shepherd_n tent_n flit_v and_o remove_v after_o the_o same_o manner_n i_o see_v my_o life_n to_o be_v flit_v and_o remove_v in_o the_o which_o we_o be_v teach_v not_o to_o settle_v our_o stand_n here_o nor_o to_o fix_v our_o anchor_n here_o but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o remove_v because_o we_o be_v under_o
they_o will_v hazard_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n there_o be_v none_o but_o they_o see_v this_o and_o have_v cause_n to_o lament_v it_o i_o can_v but_o be_v ravish_v in_o admiration_n when_o i_o see_v these_o two_o to_o wit_n the_o more_o that_o light_n be_v offer_v our_o heart_n be_v the_o hard_a the_o more_o that_o light_n grow_v and_o knowledge_n increase_v conscience_n decay_v as_o if_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n can_v not_o dwell_v both_o in_o one_o country_n the_o more_o light_n increase_v the_o more_o well_o do_v decay_v which_o testify_v that_o the_o darkness_n wherein_o the_o papist_n live_v keep_v a_o conscience_n in_o respect_n of_o we_o shall_v rise_v and_o condemn_v we_o that_o in_o so_o great_a light_n have_v lose_v all_o conscience_n this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o my_o wonder_n now_o what_o must_v follow_v of_o this_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 6._o let_v we_o see_v that_o the_o ground_n which_o be_v often_o water_v and_o refresh_v with_o rain_n in_o due_a season_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n bring_v nothing_o forth_o but_o brier_n and_o thorn_n which_o be_v only_o meet_a faggot_n for_o the_o fire_n shall_v be_v burn_v up_o in_o the_o lord_n judgement_n application_n to_o apply_v this_o howsoever_o the_o judgement_n be_v delay_v of_o necessity_n there_o remain_v a_o utter_a burn_a up_o which_o consumption_n must_v be_v the_o great_a the_o great_a that_o the_o light_n be_v for_o the_o great_a light_n the_o great_a contempt_n and_o the_o great_a contempt_n the_o heavy_a must_v the_o judgement_n be_v and_o sure_o i_o look_v with_o myself_o and_o be_o in_o a_o constant_a expectation_n that_o except_o matter_n proceed_v otherwise_o in_o this_o country_n than_o they_o have_v do_v it_o shall_v be_v make_v a_o spectacle_n to_o all_o other_o country_n in_o the_o earth_n thus_o far_o we_o proceed_v in_o our_o last_o exercise_n now_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 16._o verse_n he_o continue_v and_o he_o praise_v that_o same_o bless_a word_n of_o god_n from_o other_o effect_n which_o he_o find_v in_o his_o own_o person_n and_o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o verse_n he_o say_v by_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o word_n i_o have_v obtain_v health_n of_o body_n for_o as_o sickness_n have_v take_v all_o strength_n from_o i_o and_o have_v spoil_v i_o of_o my_o force_n by_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o word_n i_o be_o restore_v to_o my_o strength_n to_o my_o force_n and_o wealth_n again_o yea_o not_o only_o by_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o word_n be_o i_o restore_v to_o my_o health_n but_o by_o the_o same_o benefit_n i_o be_o preserve_v in_o my_o health_n and_o continue_v therein_o so_o that_o look_v from_o the_o beginning_n first_o he_o ascribe_v the_o life_n of_o the_o body_n to_o the_o word_n second_o he_o ascribe_v the_o life_n of_o his_o soul_n to_o the_o word_n he_o ascribe_v the_o health_n of_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o the_o word_n and_o last_o of_o all_o he_o ascribe_v the_o continuance_n of_o the_o health_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o this_o word_n what_o comfort_n be_v there_o to_o be_v find_v but_o it_o be_v in_o the_o word_n what_o comfort_n can_v a_o christian_a heart_n wish_v but_o it_o be_v in_o the_o word_n yea_o i_o say_v more_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o the_o mouth_n nor_o to_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o express_v the_o comfort_n which_o the_o soul_n have_v in_o this_o word_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o the_o mouth_n to_o utter_v the_o joy_n which_o it_o work_v in_o they_o in_o who_o this_o spirit_n be_v effectual_a notwithstanding_o all_o this_o great_a benefit_n that_o flow_v of_o the_o word_n let_v we_o see_v who_o run_v to_o this_o word_n to_o seek_v comfort_n if_o we_o look_v to_o the_o profane_a multitude_n yea_o to_o the_o best_a of_o we_o all_o there_o be_v never_o a_o one_o that_o run_v to_o this_o word_n until_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n do_v fail_v we_o but_o when_o nature_n and_o all_o natural_a mean_n have_v leave_v we_o than_o we_o run_v as_o it_o be_v compel_v to_o the_o word_n yea_o we_o be_v so_o late_o in_o run_v that_o oft_o time_n we_o get_v a_o evil_a answer_n when_o we_o come_v and_o the_o gate_n be_v violent_o shut_v upon_o we_o as_o they_o be_v on_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n well_o the_o word_n be_v daily_a and_o continual_o sound_v therefore_o seek_v to_o get_v comfort_n of_o this_o word_n in_o time_n look_v that_o you_o hear_v this_o word_n with_o great_a reverence_n and_o study_v to_o practice_v it_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o in_o your_o daily_a life_n and_o conversation_n now_o in_o the_o 17._o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n he_o note_v the_o time_n division_n first_o when_o he_o fall_v into_o this_o disease_n second_o he_o let_v we_o know_v the_o manner_n how_o he_o be_v deliver_v as_o to_o the_o time_n when_o he_o fall_v into_o it_o he_o say_v it_o be_v in_o time_n of_o peace_n after_o he_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o sanacherib_n and_o when_o he_o be_v at_o ease_n in_o great_a wealth_n and_o abundance_n and_o as_o he_o himself_o confess_v when_o he_o be_v beginning_n to_o forget_v god_n and_o to_o abuse_v the_o great_a benefit_n of_o his_o delivery_n at_o that_o same_o time_n god_n begin_v to_o pull_v his_o ear_n and_o he_o cast_v he_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o fearful_a war_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o terrible_a plague_n i_o mark_v in_o the_o entry_n of_o this_o chapter_n some_o thing_n upon_o this_o circumstance_n and_o therefore_o i_o content_v i_o only_o with_o this_o observation_n we_o may_v perceive_v by_o this_o same_o circumstance_n how_o hard_o a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n to_o bear_v the_o cup_n of_o great_a wealth_n and_o long_a health_n even_o yea_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n altogether_o impossible_a to_o flesh_n to_o bear_v the_o cup_n of_o prosperity_n and_o health_n equal_o any_o long_a space_n but_o except_o the_o lord_n exercise_v we_o by_o one_o exercise_n or_o other_o hold_v we_o in_o awe_n and_o tune_v our_o ear_n like_v feed_v horse_n we_o begin_v to_o repine_v therefore_o i_o say_v see_v this_o be_v a_o common_a sickness_n unto_o all_o flesh_n as_o i_o have_v speak_v we_o have_v to_o seek_v our_o counsel_n of_o agur_n the_o son_n of_o jake_n who_o fear_v to_o fall_v into_o these_o inconvenience_n desire_v two_o thing_n of_o god_n first_o he_o pray_v that_o he_o will_v remove_v all_o vanity_n and_o lie_a word_n from_o he_o that_o be_v that_o he_o will_v remove_v and_o forget_v his_o sin_n and_o deliver_v he_o from_o evil_n second_o that_o he_o will_v neither_o tempt_v he_o with_o over_o great_a abundance_n nor_o yet_o with_o over_o great_a poverty_n that_o he_o will_v not_o tempt_v he_o with_o over_o great_a abundance_n lest_o shall_v forget_v he_o nor_o yet_o with_o over_o great_a poverty_n lest_o he_o shall_v speak_v evil_a of_o he_o but_o chief_o he_o crave_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v grant_v unto_o he_o his_o daily_a bread_n that_o be_v unto_o every_o one_o of_o we_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o call_n and_o estate_n so_o much_o of_o these_o temporal_a good_n as_o he_o know_v meet_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n then_o to_o eschew_v the_o inconvenience_n of_o abundance_n which_o do_v make_v we_o forget_v god_n &_o of_o poverty_n that_o make_v we_o to_o blaspheme_v god_n beg_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v grant_v you_o your_o daily_a bread_n but_o i_o pray_v you_o what_o marvel_n be_v it_o application_n that_o a_o wealthy_a and_o glorious_a king_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o great_a prosperity_n shall_v fall_v into_o the_o ignorance_n of_o god_n what_o marvel_n be_v it_o that_o a_o king_n who_o common_o take_v unto_o he_o a_o absolute_a power_n and_o have_v none_o about_o he_o but_o flatterer_n for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o who_o continual_o drink_v in_o vanity_n at_o all_o his_o sense_n like_o water_n what_o marvel_n be_v it_o that_o lie_v fall_v into_o the_o ignorance_n of_o god_n when_o we_o see_v our_o own_o mean_a lord_n who_o be_v not_o king_n to_o fall_v into_o such_o proud_a contempt_n that_o they_o be_v always_o ready_a as_o appear_v to_o take_v up_o open_a war_n against_o god_n so_o that_o julian_n be_v no_o great_a profess_v enemy_n than_o they_o be_v like_a to_o be_v if_o they_o continue_v suppose_v a_o king_n fall_v into_o this_o ignorance_n of_o god_n what_o marvel_n be_v it_o see_v that_o these_o mean_a lord_n in_o very_o mean_a wealth_n do_v the_o like_a yea_o and_o the_o great_a well_o this_o king_n be_v chastise_v in_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o fall_v into_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o reprobate_n and_o that_o man_n if_o he_o be_v not_o chastise_v in_o time_n by_o the_o
lord._n etc._n etc._n the_o first_o sermon_n upon_o the_o preparation_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o cor._n 11.2_o let_v every_o man_n therefore_o examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v of_o this_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o this_o cup._n well-beloved_a in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o apostle_n in_o the_o word_n which_o we_o have_v read_v deliver_v his_o counsel_n and_o give_v his_o advice_n and_o not_o only_o give_v his_o advice_n but_o give_v his_o admonition_n and_o command_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o come_v to_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o come_v to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n rash_o but_o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o this_o holy_a work_n with_o reverence_n that_o we_o shall_v prepare_v and_o sanctify_v ourselves_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o see_v we_o go_v unto_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n table_n it_o become_v we_o to_o put_v on_o our_o best_a array_n in_o a_o word_n he_o deliver_v the_o whole_a doctrine_n and_o matter_n of_o this_o preparation_n when_o he_o say_v let_v every_o man_n and_o let_v every_o wowan_n try_v and_o examine_v themselves_o as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v let_v every_o one_o of_o you_o try_v and_o examine_v your_o soul_n that_o be_v try_v the_o estate_n of_o your_o own_o heart_n and_o condition_n of_o your_o own_o conscience_n mark_v and_o behold_v in_o what_o estate_n your_o heart_n be_v with_o god_n and_o in_o what_o estate_n your_o conscience_n be_v with_o your_o neighbour_n he_o bid_v not_o your_o neighbour_n to_o try_v you_o he_o bid_v not_o your_o companion_n to_o try_v your_o heart_n but_o he_o bid_v yourself_o in_o person_n to_o try_v your_o own_o conscience_n he_o bid_v yourself_o try_v your_o own_o heart_n because_o none_o can_v be_v certain_a of_o the_o estate_n of_o your_o heart_n or_o of_o the_o condition_n of_o your_o conscience_n but_o yourself_o now_o he_o exclude_v not_o other_o from_o the_o trial_n of_o you_o neither_o for_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o pastor_n to_o try_v you_o but_o other_o can_v try_v you_o so_o narrow_o as_o you_o yourselves_o may_v for_o no_o man_n can_v know_v so_o much_o of_o i_o as_o i_o knâ—â—_n of_o myself_o no_o man_n can_v be_v certain_a of_o the_o estate_n of_o your_o heart_n and_o condition_n of_o your_o conscience_n and_o yet_o you_o yourselves_o may_v be_v certain_a of_o it_o as_o for_o other_o man_n may_v judge_v of_o your_o heart_n and_o conscience_n according_a to_o your_o work_n and_o effect_n and_o except_o your_o work_n and_o effect_n be_v very_o wicked_a and_o altogether_o vicious_a we_o be_v bind_v in_o conscience_n to_o judge_v charitable_o of_o your_o heart_n and_o conscience_n therefore_o there_o be_v none_o so_o meet_a to_o try_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n to_o try_v the_o heart_n or_o conscience_n of_o man_n as_o be_v the_o man_n himself_o sermon_n now_o that_o this_o trial_n may_v be_v the_o better_o make_v you_o have_v first_o to_o understand_v what_o it_o be_v that_o you_o shall_v try_v what_o you_o call_v a_o a_o conscience_n which_o the_o apostle_n command_v you_o to_o try_v next_o you_o be_v to_o consider_v for_o what_o reason_n &_o cause_v you_o shall_v try_v your_o conscience_n three_o &_o last_o of_o all_o you_o be_v to_o know_v in_o what_o chief_a point_n you_o shall_v try_v and_o examine_v your_o conscience_n then_o that_o we_o speak_v not_o unto_o you_o of_o thing_n unknown_a it_o be_v necessary_a for_o every_o one_o of_o you_o see_v there_o be_v none_o of_o you_o that_o lack_v a_o conscience_n to_o understand_v what_o a_o conscience_n be_v &_o as_o near_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v i_o grace_n i_o will_v bring_v you_o to_o the_o understanding_n and_o knowledge_n of_o a_o conscience_n thereof_o i_o call_v a_o conscience_n a_o certain_a feel_n in_o the_o heart_n resemble_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o live_a god_n follow_v upon_o a_o deed_n do_v by_o we_o flow_v from_o a_o knowledge_n in_o the_o mind_n accompany_v with_o a_o certain_a motion_n in_o the_o heart_n to_o wit_n fear_n or_o joy_n tremble_v or_o rejoice_v now_o we_o will_v examine_v the_o part_n of_o this_o definition_n i_o call_v it_o first_o of_o all_o a_o certain_a feel_n in_o the_o heart_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v such_o a_o stamp_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o man_n that_o he_o do_v not_o that_o thing_n so_o secret_o nor_o so_o quiet_o but_o he_o make_v his_o own_o heart_n to_o smite_v he_o and_o to_o strike_v he_o he_o make_v he_o to_o feel_v in_o his_o own_o heart_n whether_o he_o have_v do_v well_o or_o ill_o the_o lord_n have_v place_v this_o feel_n in_o thy_o heart_n why_o because_o cause_v the_o eye_n of_o god_n look_v not_o so_o much_o upon_o the_o outward_a countenance_n and_o exterior_a behaviour_n as_o upon_o the_o inward_a heart_n for_o he_o say_v to_o samuel_n in_o the_o first_o book_n 16.7_o the_o lord_n behold_v the_o heart_n so_o 1._o chron._n 28.9_o he_o say_v to_o solomon_n the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o imagination_n and_o thought_n also_o jeremie_n 11.20_o the_o lord_n try_v the_o reins_n and_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o apostle_n 1._o cor._n 4.5_o say_v the_o lord_n shall_v lighten_v thing_n that_o be_v hide_v in_o darkness_n and_o make_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o heart_n manifest_a so_o in_o respect_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v chief_o have_v to_o do_v with_o the_o heart_n therefore_o in_o the_o heart_n he_o place_v this_o feel_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a part_n of_o conscience_n i_o say_v next_o that_o this_o feel_n resemble_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n for_o this_o feel_n be_v leave_v and_o place_v in_o our_o soul_n for_o this_o end_n and_o purpose_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o domestical_a and_o familiar_a judgement_n within_o ourselves_o to_o resemble_v and_o describe_v the_o secret_a and_o invisible_a judgement_n of_o the_o high_a god_n a_o particular_a judgement_n to_o go_v before_o that_o general_a judgement_n in_o that_o general_a and_o great_a day_n where_o every_o man_n shall_v be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v according_a to_o the_o particular_a judgement_n that_o be_v within_o his_o own_o conscience_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n this_o conscience_n be_v leave_v in_o we_o to_o arrest_v we_o in_o this_o life_n thereby_o as_o it_o be_v to_o ease_v the_o live_a god_n at_o that_o last_o judgement_n for_o the_o book_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n in_o that_o last_o day_n shall_v be_v open_v and_o every_o man_n shall_v receive_v according_a to_o the_o report_n of_o the_o decree_n that_o be_v within_o his_o own_o conscience_n therefore_o i_o say_v that_o our_o conscience_n resemble_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n the_o three_o thing_n that_o i_o say_v be_v this_o it_o follow_v upon_o a_o deed_n do_v by_o we_o our_o conscience_n nor_o our_o heart_n strike_v we_o not_o before_o the_o deed_n be_v do_v our_o heart_n strike_v we_o not_o before_o the_o evil_a deed_n be_v commit_v no_o it_o go_v not_o before_o the_o deed_n but_o the_o stroke_n of_o the_o conscience_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o heart_n follow_v immediate_o upon_o the_o deed_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o the_o deed_n be_v no_o soon_o do_v by_o thou_o but_o thy_o conscience_n apply_v it_o to_o thyself_o and_o give_v out_o the_o sentence_n against_o thyself_o therefore_o i_o say_v it_o be_v a_o feeling_n follow_v upon_o a_o deed_n do_v by_o us._n and_o next_o i_o say_v flow_v from_o a_o knowledge_n in_o the_o mind_n for_o except_o the_o conscience_n have_v information_n and_o except_v the_o heart_n know_v that_o the_o deed_n which_o be_v do_v be_v evil_a the_o heart_n nor_o the_o conscience_n can_v never_o count_v it_o to_o be_v evil_a therefore_o knowledge_n must_v go_v before_o the_o stroke_n of_o the_o conscience_n thy_o heart_n can_v never_o feel_v that_o to_o be_v evil_a which_o thy_o mind_n know_v not_o to_o be_v evil_a so_o knowledge_n must_v ever_o go_v before_o feeling_n and_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o thy_o knowledge_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o thy_o knowledge_n according_o shall_v the_o testimony_n and_o stroke_n of_o thy_o conscience_n be_v for_o a_o light_a knowledge_n a_o doubt_v and_o uncertain_a knowledge_n make_v a_o light_n and_o small_a stroke_n as_o on_o the_o other_o part_n a_o holy_a and_o solid_a knowledge_n draw_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n make_v a_o heavy_a stroke_n of_o the_o conscience_n so_o the_o conscience_n must_v answer_v to_o the_o knowledge_n if_o we_o have_v no_o other_o knowledge_n but_o the_o knowledge_n which_o we_o have_v by_o nature_n and_o by_o the_o light_n and_o spark_n which_o be_v leave_v in_o nature_n our_o conscience_n will_v answer_v no_o further_o but_o to_o that_o knowledge_n but_o if_o beside_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n we_o have_v
every_o year_n of_o thy_o whole_a life_n for_o that_o conscience_n that_o shall_v rest_v for_o ever_o with_o the_o live_a god_n that_o conscience_n â—hich_v must_v ever_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n it_o can_v be_v over-well_a cleanse_v we_o can_v look_v over-narrow_o to_o it_o the_o more_o curious_a we_o be_v in_o search_v out_o of_o this_o conscience_n we_o be_v the_o better_o occupy_v i_o speak_v of_o our_o own_o conscience_n i_o speak_v not_o of_o our_o neighbour_n conscience_n three_o i_o come_v to_o the_o point_n wherein_o every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v try_v &_o examine_v yourselves_o every_o one_o of_o you_o ought_v to_o try_v and_o examine_v your_o conscience_n in_o two_o thing_n first_o whether_o thou_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n or_o not_o next_o examine_v thy_o conscience_n whether_o thou_o be_v in_o love_n and_o amity_n with_o thy_o neighbour_n or_o not_o will_v thou_o know_v whether_o thy_o conscience_n be_v at_o unity_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n or_o not_o thou_o shall_v know_v it_o this_o way_n the_o god_n of_o heaven_n can_v have_v no_o society_n nor_o company_n with_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v always_o unclean_a that_o be_v every_o way_n defile_v no_o he_o can_v now_o i_o speak_v not_o so_o precise_o that_o i_o make_v a_o soul_n to_o be_v full_o sanctify_v and_o perfect_o holy_a in_o this_o life_n no_o in_o this_o life_n there_o be_v wonderful_a iniquity_n gross_a sin_n and_o great_a fault_n wherewith_o even_o the_o righteous_a be_v defile_v but_o this_o be_v my_o meaning_n there_o be_v no_o soul_n can_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n or_o wherewith_o the_o lord_n can_v have_v any_o society_n but_o in_o some_o measure_n it_o must_v be_v sanctify_v and_o make_v holy_a for_o god_n can_v make_v residence_n in_o a_o soul_n that_o be_v always_o as_o a_o stink_a dunghill_n and_o therefore_o of_o force_n in_o some_o measure_n it_o must_v be_v sanctify_v there_o must_v be_v so_o much_o make_v clean_o in_o one_o corner_n or_o other_o of_o that_o soul_n wherein_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n may_v make_v his_o residence_n now_o let_v we_o see_v whereby_o the_o heart_n be_v sanctify_v peter_n act._n 15.9_o say_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v purge_v by_o faith_n so_o faith_n open_v and_o purge_v the_o heart_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o in_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o blood_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n say_v the_o apostle_n rom._n 5.1_o now_o than_o this_o point_n come_v in_o that_o you_o be_v to_o prove_v yourselves_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n or_o not_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 2._o cor._n 13.5_o prove_v yourselves_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n examine_v if_o your_o soul_n be_v season_v with_o this_o faith_n for_o if_o you_o have_v not_o faith_n in_o christ_n christ_n be_v not_o in_o you_o and_o if_o christ_n be_v not_o in_o you_o you_o be_v in_o a_o evil_a state_n you_o be_v in_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o reprobate_n and_o damn_a so_o every_o one_o ought_v to_o look_v careful_o and_o see_v if_o he_o have_v a_o belief_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n or_o not_o whether_o he_o believe_v to_o obtain_v mercy_n by_o his_o merit_n and_o sanctification_n by_o his_o blood_n or_o not_o for_o if_o thou_o have_v no_o measure_n of_o this_o faith_n thou_o have_v no_o measure_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n by_o reason_n our_o peace_n with_o god_n be_v engender_v and_o grow_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o by_o true_a faith_n in_o christ._n now_o this_o faith_n where_o it_o be_v true_a where_o it_o be_v lively_a and_o couple_n the_o heart_n with_o god_n as_o i_o have_v already_o say_v it_o must_v break_v forth_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n it_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v hold_v in_o but_o it_o will_v break_v forth_o it_o must_v break_v out_o in_o word_n in_o glorify_v the_o god_n of_o heaven_n who_o have_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n it_o must_v break_v forth_o in_o word_n by_o give_v a_o notable_a confession_n of_o those_o sin_n wherein_o we_o have_v offend_v he_o it_o must_v break_v out_o in_o deed_n in_o do_v good_a work_n to_o testify_v to_o the_o world_n that_o thing_n which_o be_v within_o thy_o heart_n to_o testify_v to_o the_o world_n that_o thou_o who_o have_v this_o faith_n be_v a_o new_a man_n that_o by_o thy_o good_a example_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n thou_o may_v edify_v thy_o brethren_n the_o simple_a one_o of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o that_o by_o thy_o holy_a life_n thou_o may_v draw_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n that_o they_o see_v thy_o good_a light_n may_v be_v compel_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o thou_o then_o in_o the_o first_o point_n of_o trial_n let_v we_o look_v to_o these_o three_o to_o the_o heart_n to_o the_o mouth_n to_o the_o haâ—d_a take_v heed_n that_o there_o be_v a_o harmony_n betwixt_o these_o three_o for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v inward_o couple_v with_o god_n there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o the_o mouth_n will_v outward_o glorify_v he_o and_o if_o thy_o heart_n and_o mouth_n be_v renew_v and_o be_v one_o of_o necessity_n thou_o will_v express_v it_o in_o thy_o conversation_n there_o must_v be_v a_o agreement_n betwixt_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o hand_n thy_o conversation_n must_v be_v change_v with_o the_o heart_n and_o be_v holy_a honest_a and_o godly_a as_o the_o heart_n be_v so_o that_o if_o thy_o conversation_n be_v good_a it_o be_v a_o sure_a token_n that_o thou_o be_v at_o one_o with_o god_n but_o if_o thy_o conversation_n be_v not_o good_a speak_v what_o thou_o will_v thy_o heart_n be_v but_o defile_v this_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n have_v no_o place_n in_o it_o then_o will_v thou_o know_v when_o thou_o be_v at_o one_o with_o god_n when_o thy_o conversation_n thy_o heart_n and_o thy_o mouth_n say_v all_o one_o thing_n then_o without_o question_n thou_o have_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o thy_o heart_n which_o make_v thou_o to_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n this_o be_v the_o first_o point_n wherein_o you_o shall_v try_v yourselves_o the_o next_o point_n be_v love_n you_o must_v try_v whether_o you_o be_v in_o love_n and_o charity_n with_o your_o neighbour_n or_o not_o for_o as_o thou_o be_v not_o couple_v with_o god_n but_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n so_o thou_o be_v not_o couple_v with_o thy_o neighbour_n nor_o join_v with_o any_o member_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o world_n but_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o love_n amity_n and_o charity_n take_v away_o love_n thou_o be_v not_o a_o member_n of_o this_o body_n for_o love_n be_v the_o master_n sinnew_n and_o couple_n all_o these_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n together_o and_o make_v they_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o a_o spiritual_a and_o mystical_a unity_n love_n be_v the_o only_a mark_n whereby_o the_o child_n of_o god_n &_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n be_v know_v from_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n love_n be_v that_o holy_a oil_n that_o refresh_v our_o soul_n and_o make_v we_o like_a unto_o god_n and_o the_o moâ—e_n we_o grow_v in_o love_n the_o more_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o for_o god_n be_v love_n so_o that_o except_o in_o some_o measure_n love_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n dwell_v in_o thy_o heart_n thou_o can_v have_v no_o society_n with_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o far_o less_o with_o god_n if_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n be_v examine_v by_o this_o rule_n we_o shall_v find_v a_o multitude_n of_o godless_a people_n in_o this_o country_n who_o have_v their_o heart_n rage_v with_o malice_n one_o against_o another_o and_o where_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o malicious_a spirit_n dwell_v there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o although_o the_o lord_n have_v go_v about_o by_o all_o mean_v possible_a early_o and_o late_o to_o instruct_v they_o and_o to_o infuse_v into_o they_o this_o precious_a love_n and_o amity_n towards_o god_n and_o their_o neighbour_n and_o so_o to_o alter_v their_o condition_n yet_o they_o will_v not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v waken_v until_o the_o great_a vengeance_n and_o malediction_n of_o god_n fall_v upon_o they_o this_o love_n this_o honest_a and_o godly_a conversation_n flow_v always_o from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n so_o that_o if_o thy_o heart_n have_v faith_n in_o any_o measure_n be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a in_o that_o same_o measure_n thou_o must_v have_v love_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o this_o love_n be_v never_o idle_a but_o be_v utter_v itself_o in_o one_o effect_n or_o other_o and_o
everlasting_a but_o alas_o we_o be_v come_v to_o such_o a_o loathe_n disdain_n or_o reject_v of_o heavenly_a food_n in_o this_o country_n that_o where_o man_n in_o the_o beginning_n will_v have_v go_v some_o twenty_o mile_n some_o forty_o mile_n to_o the_o hear_n of_o this_o word_n they_o will_v scarce_o now_o come_v from_o their_o house_n to_o the_o church_n and_o remain_v there_o but_o one_o hour_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n but_o rather_o abide_v at_o home_n well_o i_o say_v too_o much_o wealth_n withdraw_v their_o heart_n &_o the_o abundance_n of_o this_o word_n engender_v such_o a_o loathsomnes_n that_o it_o be_v a_o rare_a thing_n to_o find_v out_o any_o that_o have_v that_o thirst_n &_o desire_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n as_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o have_v in_o the_o beginning_n and_o for_o those_o that_o be_v in_o high_a place_n they_o will_v here_o it_o seldom_o or_o not_o at_o all_o for_o they_o can_v endure_v to_o hear_v the_o thing_n that_o accuse_v they_o and_o convict_v they_o and_o therefore_o they_o avoid_v it_o but_o they_o shall_v not_o do_v so_o they_o shall_v not_o shun_v christ_n nor_o abstain_v from_o his_o word_n that_o accuse_v they_o but_o they_o shall_v hear_v the_o word_n and_o as_o the_o word_n accuse_v they_o they_o shall_v accuse_v themselves_o also_o that_o thereby_o they_o may_v come_v to_o a_o confession_n of_o their_o sin_n &_o obtain_v mercy_n for_o the_o same_o so_o when_o christ_n accuse_v thou_o thou_o shall_v not_o run_v from_o he_o but_o thou_o shall_v draw_v near_o to_o he_o thou_o shall_v threaten_v kindness_n of_o he_o and_o as_o it_o be_v make_v a_o breach_n and_o forcible_a entry_n into_o his_o kingdom_n it_o be_v not_o the_o way_n when_o thy_o sin_n touch_v thou_o and_o when_o christ_n accuse_v thou_o to_o run_v from_o he_o no_o thou_o shall_v then_o turn_v to_o he_o thou_o shall_v confess_v thy_o sin_n cry_v peccavi_fw-la and_o seek_v mercy_n and_o after_o that_o thou_o have_v obtain_v mercy_n this_o word_n shall_v become_v as_o pleasant_a to_o thou_o &_o thou_o shall_v take_v as_o great_a delight_n to_o come_v to_o the_o hear_n of_o it_o as_o ever_o thou_o delight_v to_o fly_v from_o it_o before_o but_o alas_o our_o loathsomeness_n and_o disdain_n be_v grow_v to_o such_o a_o height_n that_o true_o i_o be_o move_v to_o believe_v firm_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v conclude_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n and_o that_o only_a for_o the_o great_a contempt_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v now_o so_o rich_o offer_v for_o why_o god_n can_v not_o deal_v otherwise_o with_o we_o than_o he_o deal_v with_o our_o forefather_n the_o israelite_n for_o the_o negligence_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v but_o then_o obscure_o preach_v for_o than_o it_o be_v far_o from_o the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o far_a that_o it_o be_v from_o his_o incarnation_n the_o word_n be_v ever_o the_o more_o obscure_o preach_v under_o dark_a type_n and_o shadow_n yet_o notwithstanding_o the_o father_n that_o hear_v that_o word_n preach_v and_o believe_v it_o not_o they_o perish_v all_o in_o the_o wilderness_n except_o two_o as_o you_o have_v sometime_o hear_v out_o of_o this_o place_n and_o if_o they_o perish_v for_o the_o contempt_n of_o so_o dark_a a_o light_n much_o more_o must_v you_o that_o be_v their_o child_n perish_v for_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o be_v rise_v so_o plain_o &_o shine_v so_o clear_o now_o in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n except_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o mercy_n prevent_v you_o and_o except_o you_o prevent_v his_o judgement_n by_o earnest_a seek_n and_o except_o you_o seek_v a_o feel_n and_o seek_v inward_a sense_n that_o you_o may_v see_v and_o feel_v the_o grace_n that_o be_v offer_v crave_v again_o that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v your_o heart_n by_o repentance_n that_o you_o may_v repent_v you_o of_o your_o sin_n &_o lead_v a_o honest_a &_o a_o godly_a conversation_n in_o all_o time_n to_o come_v that_o both_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o great_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n work_v this_o in_o your_o soul_n that_o you_o may_v seek_v mercy_n &_o seek_v mercy_n you_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o in_o mercy_n you_o may_v lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n and_o that_o for_o his_o righteous_a merit_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n praise_n and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o ever_o amen_n the_o second_o sermon_n upon_o the_o preparation_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o cor._n 11.2_o let_v every_o man_n therefore_o examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v of_o this_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o this_o cup._n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o trial_n and_o due_a examination_n the_o apostle_n as_o you_o have_v hear_v well-beloved_n in_o christ_n jesus_n give_v we_o a_o special_a command_n that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o shall_v try_v and_o examine_v narrow_o ourselves_o that_o be_v that_o every_o man_n shall_v condescend_v and_o enter_v into_o his_o own_o conscience_n try_v and_o examine_v the_o estate_n of_o his_o own_o conscience_n in_o what_o estate_n he_o find_v it_o with_o god_n and_o in_o what_o estate_n he_o find_v it_o with_o his_o neighbour_n he_o enjoin_v this_o trial_n to_o ourselves_o and_o command_v that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o shall_v take_v pain_n about_o the_o true_a examination_n of_o our_o conscience_n he_o enjoin_v this_o work_n to_o we_o why_o because_o no_o man_n know_v so_o much_o of_o i_o as_o i_o do_v myself_o because_o no_o man_n can_v be_v sure_a of_o the_o estate_n of_o my_o conscience_n but_o i_o myself_o because_o no_o man_n can_v so_o diligent_o nor_o so_o profitable_o try_v my_o conscience_n as_o i_o myself_o therefore_o chief_o it_o behoove_v every_o man_n and_o woman_n before_o they_o do_v enter_v in_o to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n before_o they_o give_v their_o ear_n to_o the_o word_n or_o their_o mouth_n to_o the_o sacrament_n it_o behoove_v they_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v their_o own_o conscience_n not_o that_o the_o apostle_n will_v seclude_v the_o trial_n of_o other_o man_n for_o as_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o i_o to_o try_v myself_o so_o no_o doubt_n it_o be_v lawful_a for_o my_o pastor_n to_o try_v i_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o other_o man_n that_o have_v a_o care_n over_o i_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v i_o but_o no_o man_n can_v do_v this_o so_o profitable_o to_o i_o as_o i_o myself_o and_o though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o many_o tryer_n and_o examiner_n all_o be_v nothing_o if_o we_o try_v not_o ourselves_o so_o whether_o there_o be_v a_o second_o or_o a_o three_o tryer_n and_o examiner_n let_v ourselves_o be_v one_o and_o the_o first_o and_o no_o doubt_n the_o apostle_n mind_n be_v this_o to_o let_v we_o see_v clear_o that_o he_o that_o come_v to_o that_o table_n and_o have_v not_o that_o knowledge_n nor_o be_v not_o of_o that_o ability_n to_o try_v himself_o be_v a_o profane_a comer_n come_v uncleane_o and_o therefore_o must_v needs_o come_v to_o his_o own_o destruction_n let_v every_o man_n therefore_o grow_v in_o knowledge_n grow_v in_o understanding_n grow_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o able_a to_o try_v and_o examine_v his_o own_o conscience_n to_o the_o end_n that_o you_o may_v go_v forward_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o work_n of_o this_o trial_n with_o the_o better_a speed_n and_o with_o the_o better_a fruit_n in_o this_o examination_n we_o lay_v down_o this_o order_n first_o of_o all_o i_o show_v what_o that_o be_v which_o we_o call_v a_o conscience_n and_o what_o be_v mean_v thereby_o next_o i_o declare_v for_o what_o cause_v you_o shall_v put_v your_o conscience_n to_o this_o trial_n and_o narrow_a examination_n and_o three_o so_o far_o as_o time_n suffer_v i_o enter_v into_o the_o point_n wherein_o every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v try_v and_o examine_v your_o own_o conscience_n as_o for_o conscience_n that_o you_o may_v call_v that_o definition_n to_o your_o memory_n i_o will_v resume_v it_o short_o we_o call_v a_o conscience_n a_o certain_a feel_n in_o the_o heart_n resemble_v the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n follow_v upon_o a_o deed_n do_v by_o we_o flow_v from_o a_o knowledge_n in_o the_o mind_n a_o feeling_n accompany_v with_o a_o motion_n in_o the_o heart_n a_o motion_n either_o of_o fear_n or_o joy_n tremble_v or_o rejoice_v i_o leave_v the_o open_n up_o of_o these_o part_n to_o your_o memory_n and_o i_o pray_v god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v well_o sanctify_v i_o come_v next_o to_o the_o cause_n wherefore_o every_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v be_v careful_a in_o try_v &_o examine_v your_o own_o conscience_n the_o first_o cause_n be_v
heart_n be_v willing_a in_o some_o measure_n to_o renounce_v itself_o this_o lesson_n be_v often_o teach_v we_o by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n we_o must_v both_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n and_o renounce_v ourselves_o also_o before_o that_o we_o can_v follow_v he_o the_o more_o that_o this_o thirst_n grow_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o more_o this_o renounce_n of_o ourselves_o grow_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o more_o that_o this_o thirst_n decay_v &_o be_v diminish_v in_o the_o hart_n the_o more_o we_o cleave_v to_o the_o woâ—ld_n the_o more_o we_o love_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o more_o be_v we_o rule_v and_o guide_v by_o they_o so_o either_o we_o must_v nourish_v a_o thirst_n of_o righteousness_n a_o hunger_n of_o life_n everlasting_a a_o thirst_n of_o mercy_n a_o hunger_n after_o that_o justice_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n or_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o in_o any_o measure_n we_o can_v be_v his_o disciple_n now_o to_o proceed_v expectation_n the_o heart_n that_o after_o this_o manner_n be_v prepare_v that_o with_o a_o thirst_n to_o be_v reconcile_v be_v resolve_v also_o to_o renounce_v itself_o this_o heart_n in_o the_o which_o there_o remain_v so_o earnest_a a_o thirst_n be_v never_o frustrate_v of_o the_o expectation_n be_v never_o disappoint_v but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v imprint_v in_o it_o a_o earnest_a study_n to_o be_v reconcile_v and_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n so_o in_o his_o mercy_n he_o grant_v unto_o that_o heart_n the_o possession_n of_o mercy_n he_o put_v that_o heart_n in_o some_o measure_n in_o possession_n of_o mercy_n which_o it_o seek_v in_o possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n himself_o who_o it_o seek_v the_o which_o apprehension_n which_o it_o have_v of_o christ_n the_o heart_n sensible_o feel_v and_o apprehend_v in_o that_o peace_n which_o he_o give_v to_o the_o conscience_n so_o that_o the_o conscience_n which_o be_v terrify_v exceed_o gnaw_v and_o distract_v before_o by_o the_o approach_n of_o this_o peace_n and_o of_o christ_n with_o his_o grace_n incontinent_a it_o be_v quiet_v and_o pacify_v there_o come_v a_o calmness_n and_o soundness_n into_o the_o heart_n and_o all_o trouble_n and_o storm_n be_v remove_v with_o this_o peace_n be_v conjoin_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o heart_n get_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o sweetness_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n of_o the_o joy_n which_o be_v in_o the_o life_n everlasting_a which_o taste_n be_v the_o only_a earnest_a penny_n of_o that_o full_a and_o perfect_a joy_n which_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o that_o life_n shall_v enjoy_v and_o the_o earnest_a penny_n as_o you_o know_v must_v be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o sum_n and_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o sum_n and_o therefore_o that_o earnest_a penny_n of_o joy_n assure_v we_o that_o when_o we_o shall_v get_v possession_n of_o the_o whole_a sum_n it_o shall_v be_v a_o strange_a joy_n and_o these_o document_n lift_v up_o the_o heart_n and_o make_v it_o not_o to_o linger_v nor_o weary_a in_o the_o expectation_n of_o that_o life_n but_o be_v refresh_v now_o and_o then_o therewith_o by_o so_o many_o earnest_a penny_n they_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o joy_n for_o the_o which_o in_o patience_n we_o will_v sustain_v all_o trouble_n so_o as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n work_v a_o thirst_n in_o we_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n a_o thirst_n of_o mercy_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o he_o the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n disappoint_v not_o that_o same_o expectation_n and_o thirst_n but_o put_v the_o soul_n and_o heart_n in_o possession_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o which_o the_o conscience_n be_v pacify_v the_o heart_n be_v rejoice_v and_o we_o get_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o power_n of_o that_o life_n to_o come_v the_o sensible_a feel_n of_o the_o which_o taste_n that_o pass_v all_o natural_a understanding_n what_o do_v it_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o conscience_n it_o work_v a_o wonderful_a assurance_n and_o persuasion_n that_o god_n love_v i_o the_o feel_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o the_o bowel_n of_o my_o heart_n in_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o conscience_n work_v a_o certain_a assurance_n and_o persuasion_n that_o he_o be_v my_o god_n that_o he_o will_v save_v i_o for_o christ_n sake_n that_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n which_o i_o dare_v not_o apply_v unto_o my_o conscience_n before_o now_o by_o the_o feel_n of_o mercy_n i_o dare_v bold_o apply_v and_o say_v mercy_n appertain_v to_o i_o life_n and_o salvation_n belong_v to_o i_o for_o the_o conscience_n be_v exceed_o terrify_v and_o see_v nothing_o in_o god_n but_o fire_n and_o wrath_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o it_o must_v fly_v from_o he_o it_o can_v approach_v to_o a_o consume_a fire_n but_o from_o the_o time_n that_o the_o conscience_n get_v a_o taste_n of_o this_o peace_n mercy_n and_o sweetness_n how_o fast_o soever_o it_o flee_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n before_o now_o after_o this_o reconciliation_n it_o will_v run_v as_o fast_o to_o he_o and_o will_v possess_v he_o more_o &_o more_o full_o so_o the_o assurance_n &_o persuasion_n of_o mercy_n arise_v from_o the_o feel_n of_o mercy_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o except_o the_o heart_n feel_v it_o and_o taste_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n no_o conscience_n dare_v apply_v god_n and_o his_o mercy_n to_o itself_o i_o may_v be_v sure_a in_o general_n that_o all_o my_o sin_n be_v remissible_a and_o that_o i_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n before_o i_o feel_v it_o but_o to_o apply_v this_o mercy_n particular_o to_o myself_o until_o i_o feel_v a_o taste_n of_o it_o i_o dare_v not_o so_o this_o particular_a application_n whereby_o we_o claim_v god_n and_o christ_n as_o a_o property_n unto_o we_o as_o if_o no_o man_n have_v title_n to_o he_o but_o we_o &_o to_o call_v he_o my_o god_n my_o christ_n &_o to_o claim_v his_o promise_n as_o if_o no_o man_n have_v interest_n in_o they_o but_o we_o this_o come_v of_o the_o sâ—nce_n and_o feel_n of_o mercy_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o more_o that_o this_o feel_n grow_v and_o the_o great_a experience_n that_o we_o have_v in_o our_o own_o heart_n of_o this_o peace_n and_o mercy_n the_o more_o increase_v our_o faith_n and_o assurance_n our_o persuasion_n become_v sâ—_n strong_a that_o we_o dare_v at_o the_o last_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n what_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v i_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n this_o particular_a application_n which_o arise_v no_o doubt_n upon_o the_o feel_n and_o sense_n of_o mercy_n be_v the_o special_a difference_n the_o chief_a mark_n and_o proper_a note_n whereby_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v discern_v from_o that_o general_a faith_n of_o the_o papist_n our_o faith_n by_o this_o particular_a application_n be_v not_o only_o discern_v from_o the_o general_a faith_n of_o the_o papist_n but_o it_o be_v discern_v from_o all_o the_o pretend_a faith_n of_o all_o the_o sect_n in_o the_o world_n for_o the_o papist_n dare_v not_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n to_o his_o own_o soul_n he_o account_v it_o presumption_n to_o say_v i_o be_o a_o elect_a i_o be_o save_v and_o justify_v and_o fâ—om_o whence_o flow_v this_o only_o from_o hence_o that_o in_o their_o conscience_n they_o have_v never_o feel_v mercy_n they_o have_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o love_n favour_n and_o sweetness_n of_o god_n for_o look_v how_o fast_o the_o conscience_n fly_v from_o god_n before_o it_o get_v the_o taste_n of_o his_o sweetness_n it_o run_v as_o diligent_o to_o he_o and_o threaten_v love_n of_o he_o after_o that_o it_o have_v get_v that_o taste_n so_o they_o miserable_a man_n content_v themselves_o with_o this_o general_a faith_n which_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o a_o historical_a faith_n which_o ground_v only_o on_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n whereby_o i_o know_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v true_a but_o the_o papist_n dare_v not_o come_v and_o say_v they_o be_v true_a in_o i_o why_o because_o they_o have_v not_o feel_v it_o and_o their_o heart_n be_v not_o open_v but_o our_o justify_n faith_n as_o i_o tell_v you_o consecrate_v the_o whole_a soul_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n so_o that_o it_o rest_v not_o only_o upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n nor_o it_o rest_v not_o only_o upon_o the_o power_n of_o god_n though_o these_o be_v two_o chief_a pillar_n of_o our_o faith_n also_o but_o especial_o and_o chief_o it_o rest_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n
not_o in_o our_o heart_n nor_o breed_v not_o in_o our_o nature_n no_o this_o gifâ—_n of_o faith_n be_v not_o at_o man_n command_n nor_o under_o his_o arbitrement_n as_o if_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n to_o believe_v or_o not_o to_o believe_v as_o he_o please_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n pour_v down_o free_o of_o his_o undeserued_a grace_n in_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ._n that_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n you_o see_v clearelie_o 1._o cor._n 12.9_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v and_o to_o another_o be_v give_v faith_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o also_o philip._n 1.29_o for_o unto_o you_o it_o be_v give_v for_o christ_n that_o not_o only_o you_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o but_o also_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n so_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o this_o gift_n be_v not_o give_v to_o all_o man_n and_o woman_n as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o declare_v all_o have_v not_o faith_n this_o gift_n though_o it_o be_v give_v it_o be_v not_o give_v to_o all_o but_o be_v only_o give_v to_o the_o elect_a that_o be_v to_o so_o many_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v to_o life_n everlasting_a this_o gift_n wherever_o it_o be_v and_o in_o what_o heart_n soever_o it_o be_v it_o be_v never_o idle_a but_o perpetual_o work_v and_o work_v well_o by_o love_n and_o charity_n as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v gala._n 5.6_o this_o gift_n wherever_o it_o be_v be_v not_o dead_a but_o quick_a and_o lively_a as_o the_o apostle_n james_n testify_v in_o his_o second_o chapter_n and_o to_o let_v you_o know_v whether_o it_o be_v lively_a and_o work_a or_o not_o there_o be_v no_o better_a mean_n then_o to_o look_v unto_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o and_o therefore_o that_o you_o by_o your_o own_o effect_n may_v be_v the_o more_o assure_v of_o the_o goodness_n of_o your_o faith_n i_o will_v give_v you_o three_o special_a effect_n to_o observe_v by_o the_o which_o you_o may_v judge_v of_o the_o goodness_n of_o your_o faith_n faith_n first_o look_v to_o thy_o heart_n and_o cast_v thy_o eye_n on_o it_o if_o thou_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o pray_v a_o desire_n to_o crave_v mercy_n for_o thy_o sin_n to_o call_v upon_o god_n holy_a name_n for_o mercy_n and_o grace_n if_o there_o be_v such_o a_o thing_n in_o thy_o heart_n as_o a_o desire_n to_o pray_v if_o thy_o heart_n be_v incline_v and_o have_v a_o thirst_n to_o seek_v after_o mercy_n and_o grace_n though_o the_o great_a part_n of_o thy_o heart_n repine_v and_o will_v draw_v thou_o from_o prayer_n yet_o assure_o that_o desire_n that_o thou_o have_v in_o any_o measure_n to_o prayer_n be_v the_o true_a effect_n of_o the_o right_a faith_n if_o thou_o have_v a_o heart_n to_o pray_v to_o god_n though_o this_o desire_n be_v but_o slender_a assure_v thyself_o thy_o soul_n have_v life_n for_o prayer_n be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v thy_o faith_n lively_a and_o why_o prayer_n be_v god_n own_o gift_n it_o be_v no_o gift_n of_o we_o for_o if_o it_o be_v we_o it_o will_v be_v evil_a but_o it_o be_v the_o best_a gift_n that_o ever_o god_n give_v man_n and_o so_o it_o must_v be_v the_o gift_n of_o his_o own_o holy_a spirit_n and_o be_v his_o own_o gift_n it_o must_v make_v our_o faith_n lively_a without_o this_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a nor_o thou_o dare_v not_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o who_o thou_o believe_v not_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v rom._n 10.14_o for_o if_o i_o entreat_v he_o by_o prayer_n i_o must_v trust_v in_o he_o then_o prayer_n be_v a_o certain_a argument_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o belief_n in_o god_n for_o i_o can_v speak_v to_o he_o much_o less_o pray_v to_o he_o in_o who_o i_o trust_v not_o and_o though_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o full_o resolve_v and_o well_o dispose_v yet_o if_o there_o be_v any_o part_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o incline_v to_o prayer_n it_o be_v a_o sure_a gage_n that_o that_o part_n believe_v the_o second_o effect_n whereby_o thou_o shall_v know_v whether_o faith_n be_v in_o thou_o or_o no_o be_v this_o observe_v and_o advise_v with_o thyself_o if_o thy_o heart_n can_v be_v content_a to_o renounce_v thy_o rancour_n to_o forgive_v thy_o grudge_n and_o that_o free_o for_o god_n cause_n can_v thou_o do_v this_o and_o will_v thou_o forgive_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o free_o as_o god_n have_v forgive_v thou_o assure_o this_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o the_o right_a spirit_n for_o nature_n can_v never_o give_v yt._n there_o be_v nothing_o whereunto_o nature_n bend_v itself_o more_o than_o to_o rancour_n and_o envy_n and_o there_o be_v nothing_o wherein_o nature_n place_v her_o honour_n more_o greedy_o then_o in_o privy_a revenge_n now_o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v so_o tame_v and_o bring_v down_o that_o it_o will_v willing_o forgive_v the_o injury_n for_o god_n cause_n this_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o right_a spirit_n this_o be_v not_o my_o say_n it_o be_v the_o say_n of_o christ_n himself_o in_o the_o evangelist_n math._n 6.14_o where_o he_o thus_o speak_v if_o you_o do_v forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v you_o and_o in_o the_o fifteen_o verse_n but_o if_o you_o do_v not_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n no_o more_o will_v your_o heavenly_a father_n forgive_v you_o your_o trespass_n so_o that_o christ_n say_v he_o that_o forgive_v wrong_n shall_v have_v wrong_n forgive_v he_o but_o he_o that_o will_v revenge_v his_o wrong_n wrong_v shall_v be_v revenge_v upon_o he_o therefore_o as_o thou_o will_v be_v spare_v of_o thy_o wrong_n do_v unto_o the_o mighty_a god_n spare_v thou_o thy_o neighbour_n i_o will_v not_o insist_v examine_v whether_o you_o have_v faith_n or_o not_o examine_v it_o by_o prayer_n examine_v it_o by_o the_o discharge_n of_o your_o own_o privy_a grugde_n for_o if_o you_o want_v these_o effect_n a_o heart_n full_a of_o rancour_n a_o heart_n void_a of_o prayer_n be_v a_o heart_n faithless_a and_o meet_a for_o hell_n the_o three_o effect_n of_o faith_n be_v compassion_n thou_o must_v bow_v thy_o heart_n and_o extend_v thy_o pity_n unto_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o christ_n his_o body_n and_o suffer_v they_o not_o to_o want_v if_o thou_o have_v for_o except_o you_o have_v this_o compassion_n you_o have_v no_o faith_n examine_v yourselves_o by_o these_o three_o effect_n and_o if_o you_o find_v these_o in_o any_o measure_n though_o never_o so_o small_a you_o have_v the_o right_a faith_n in_o your_o heart_n the_o faith_n that_o you_o have_v be_v true_a and_o lively_a and_o assure_o god_n will_v be_v merciful_a unto_o you_o this_o faith_n of_o we_o though_o it_o be_v lively_a doubt_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o perfect_a in_o this_o world_n but_o every_o day_n and_o every_o hour_n it_o need_v a_o continual_a augmentation_n it_o crave_v ever_o to_o be_v nourish_v for_o the_o which_o increase_n the_o apostle_n themselves_o luke_n 17.5_o say_v lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n and_o christ_n himself_o command_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o say_v lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n i_o believe_v lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n then_o by_o christ_n his_o own_o command_n we_o plain_o see_v that_o this_o faith_n need_v continual_o to_o be_v nourish_v &_o help_v and_o it_o can_v be_v help_v but_o by_o prayer_n therefore_o shall_v we_o always_o continue_v in_o prayer_n that_o this_o faith_n shall_v be_v help_v and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v perpetual_o upon_o our_o guard_n in_o fear_n and_o tremble_a to_o get_v it_o augment_v the_o terrible_a doubt_n the_o wonderful_a pit_n of_o desperation_n into_o the_o which_o the_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v cast_v do_v daily_a tooth_n for_o the_o best_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v exercise_v with_o terrible_a doubt_n in_o their_o soul_n with_o wonderful_a stammering_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v bring_v at_o some_o time_n as_o appear_v in_o their_o own_o judgement_n to_o the_o very_a brink_n of_o desperation_n these_o doubt_n and_o stammering_n let_v we_o see_v that_o this_o faith_n of_o we_o will_v be_v perpetual_o nourish_v and_o that_o we_o have_v need_v continual_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o it_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n at_o sometime_o to_o let_v his_o servant_n have_v a_o sight_n of_o themselves_o to_o cast_v they_o down_o and_o to_o let_v they_o see_v how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v it_o please_v he_o to_o let_v they_o fall_v into_o the_o bitterness_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o what_o end_n not_o that_o he_o will_v devour_v they_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o destruction_n though_o hezekiah_n cry_v out_o that_o like_o a_o hungry_a lion_n the_o lord_n be_v like_a to_o devour_v he_o and_o bruise_v he_o in_o piece_n yet_o the_o lord_n suffer_v he_o not_o to_o
that_o i_o use_n be_v this_o see_v there_o be_v only_o one_o precept_n leave_v by_o our_o master_n in_o recommendation_n to_o be_v observe_v by_o we_o neighbour_n namely_o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o shall_v love_v another_o therefore_o our_o wise_a master_n understand_v well_o that_o where_o love_n be_v there_o need_v no_o more_o law_n that_o the_o life_n of_o man_n by_o love_n only_o behoove_v to_o be_v most_o happy_a leave_v only_o the_o same_o in_o chief_a recommendation_n and_o take_v up_o the_o whole_a law_n and_o gospel_n in_o one_o word_n love._n and_o if_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v endue_v with_o love_n his_o life_n may_v be_v most_o happy_a and_o bless_a for_o there_o be_v nothing_o make_v this_o life_n happy_a but_o the_o resemblance_n and_o likelihood_n that_o we_o have_v with_o god_n the_o near_a we_o draw_v to_o god_n the_o more_o bless_a be_v our_o life_n for_o there_o can_v be_v so_o happy_a a_o life_n as_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o the_o first_o epist._n of_o john_n 4.8_o god_n be_v love_n therefore_o the_o more_o we_o be_v in_o love_n the_o more_o near_o we_o be_v to_o that_o happy_a life_n for_o we_o be_v in_o god_n and_o partaker_n of_o the_o life_n of_o god_n when_o i_o speak_v this_o you_o must_v not_o think_v that_o love_n in_o god_n and_o love_n in_o we_o be_v one_o thing_n for_o love_n be_v but_o a_o quality_n in_o we_o and_o it_o be_v not_o a_o quality_n in_o god_n there_o be_v nothing_o in_o god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v god_n so_o love_v in_o god_n be_v his_o own_o essence_n therefore_o the_o more_o that_o you_o grow_v in_o love_n the_o near_a you_o draw_v to_o god_n and_o to_o that_o happy_a and_o bless_a life_n for_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o profitable_a more_o agreeable_a &_o convenient_a unto_o nature_n then_o to_o love_n and_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o love_v god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o god_n and_o his_o angel_n be_v most_o happy_a and_o bless_a because_o they_o love_v all_o thing_n and_o desire_v ever_o to_o do_v good_a on_o the_o other_o side_n there_o be_v nothing_o more_o unhappy_a nothing_o more_o noisome_a more_o hurtful_a &_o that_o eat_v up_o nature_n more_o then_o to_o burn_v with_o envy_n and_o hatred_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o devil_n be_v most_o miserable_a who_o torment_v themselves_o with_o continual_a malice_n and_o hatred_n burn_v with_o a_o vehement_a appetite_n to_o be_v noisome_a unto_o all_o creature_n so_o as_o the_o life_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v most_o unhappy_a because_o he_o be_v full_a of_o envy_n and_o malice_n so_o our_o life_n will_v be_v most_o happy_a if_o we_o be_v full_a of_o love_n i_o will_v no_o further_o speak_v of_o love_n only_o if_o you_o have_v love_n mark_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o set_v down_o 1._o cor._n 13.4.5.6.7_o verse_n which_o effect_n if_o you_o have_v not_o in_o some_o measure_n you_o have_v not_o true_a love_n i_o end_v here_o exhortation_n you_o see_v in_o what_o point_v every_o one_o of_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v prepare_v you_o must_v be_v endue_v with_o this_o love_n and_o you_o must_v be_v endue_v with_o faith_n and_o if_o you_o have_v these_o in_o any_o small_a measure_n go_v bold_o to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n this_o be_v the_o preparation_n that_o we_o allow_v of_o i_o grant_v the_o papist_n have_v a_o preparation_n far_o differ_v from_o this_o and_o therefore_o they_o can_v have_v no_o warrant_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n last_o of_o all_o see_v that_o we_o be_v command_v to_o try_v ourselves_o he_o that_o lack_v knowledge_n can_v try_v himself_o a_o mad_a man_n can_v try_v himself_o a_o child_n can_v try_v himself_o therefore_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n all_o these_o thing_n be_v consider_v aright_o he_o that_o have_v faith_n and_o love_n in_o any_o kind_n of_o measure_n let_v he_o come_v to_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o all_o these_o thing_n serve_v as_o well_o for_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n fruitful_o as_o for_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n therefore_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o mercy_n illuminate_v your_o mind_n and_o work_v some_o measure_n of_o faith_n &_o love_n in_o your_o heart_n that_o you_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o that_o heavenly_a life_n offer_v in_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o you_o may_v begin_v your_o heaven_n here_o and_o obtain_v the_o full_a fruition_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o that_o in_o the_o righteous_a merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n praise_n and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n the_o three_o sermon_n upon_o the_o sacrament_n in_o general_n 1._o cor._n 11.23_o for_o i_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o which_o i_o also_o have_v deliver_v unto_o you_o to_o wit_n that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o the_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v take_v bread_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o woâ—ld_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o world_n more_o to_o be_v wish_v of_o every_o one_o of_o you_o more_o to_o be_v crave_v and_o seek_v of_o every_o one_o of_o you_o then_o to_o be_v conjoin_v with_o christ_n jesus_n then_o once_o to_o be_v make_v one_o with_o the_o god_n of_o glory_n christ_n jesus_n this_o heavenly_a and_o celestial_a conjunction_n be_v purchase_v &_o bring_v about_o by_o two_o special_a mean_n it_o be_v bring_v about_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o word_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n and_o it_o be_v bring_v about_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o ministration_n thereof_o the_o word_n lead_v we_o to_o christ_n by_o the_o ear_n the_o sacrament_n lead_v we_o to_o christ_n by_o the_o eye_n two_o sense_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n which_o god_n have_v choose_v as_o most_o meet_a for_o this_o purpose_n to_o instruct_v we_o and_o bring_v we_o unto_o christ._n for_o that_o doctrine_n must_v be_v most_o effectual_a and_o move_a that_o waken_v and_o stir_v up_o most_o the_o outward_a sense_n that_o doctrine_n that_o waken_v not_o only_o the_o ear_n but_o the_o eye_n the_o taste_n the_o feeling_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o outward_a sense_n must_v move_v the_o heart_n most_o must_v be_v most_o effectual_a and_o pierce_a in_o the_o soul_n but_o so_o it_o be_v that_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n move_v stir_v up_o and_o waken_v most_o the_o outward_a sense_n therefore_o it_o must_v be_v if_o we_o come_v well_o prepare_v unto_o it_o most_o effectual_a to_o stir_v up_o the_o inward_a sense_n of_o the_o dull_a heart_n but_o there_o be_v a_o thing_n that_o you_o must_v ever_o remember_v there_o be_v no_o doctrine_n neither_o of_o the_o simple_a word_n nor_o yet_o of_o the_o sacrament_n if_o christ_n abstract_a his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o be_v able_a to_o move_v therefore_o when_o ever_o you_o come_v to_o hear_v the_o doctrine_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o the_o sacrament_n or_o of_o the_o simple_a word_n crave_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v be_v present_a by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n or_o otherwise_o all_o the_o doctrine_n in_o the_o earth_n will_v not_o avail_v you_o always_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n stir_v up_o and_o wake_v most_o the_o outward_a sense_n &_o there_o be_v no_o question_n therefore_o but_o it_o be_v a_o effectual_a and_o potent_a instrument_n to_o waken_v prepare_v and_o stir_v up_o our_o heart_n then_o to_o let_v you_o see_v what_o the_o word_n sacrament_n mean_v sacrament_n and_o to_o remove_v the_o ambiguity_n of_o it_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o out_o of_o all_o question_n that_o the_o latin_a divine_n who_o be_v most_o ancient_a do_v interpret_v the_o greek_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o they_o use_v the_o greek_a word_n not_o only_o to_o signify_v the_o whole_a action_n of_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o whole_a action_n of_o baptism_n but_o they_o use_v the_o word_n mystery_n to_o signify_v whatsoever_o be_v dark_a and_o hide_v in_o itself_o and_o not_o frequent_v in_o the_o common_a use_n of_o man_n as_o after_o this_o manner_n the_o apostle_n call_v the_o vocation_n of_o the_o gentile_n a_o mystery_n 5.32_o this_o conjunction_n which_o be_v begin_v here_o betwixt_o we_o &_o christ_n be_v call_v a_o mystery_n &_o the_o latin_a interpreter_n call_v it_o a_o sacrament_n &_o to_o be_v short_a you_o will_v not_o find_v in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n a_o word_n more_o frequent_a than_o the_o word_n mystery_n but_o as_o for_o the_o word_n sacrament_n whereby_o they_o interpret_v the_o greek_a word_n we_o find_v not_o this_o word_n by_o the_o same_o divine_n to_o be_v take_v so_o large_o neither_o be_v
the_o reason_n wherefore_o i_o call_v they_o sign_n be_v this_o i_o call_v they_o not_o sign_n by_o that_o reason_n that_o man_n common_o call_v they_o sign_n because_o they_o signify_v only_o as_o the_o brâ—â—d_n signify_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n &_o the_o wine_n signify_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n i_o call_v they_o not_o sign_n because_o they_o represent_v only_o but_o i_o call_v they_o sign_n because_o they_o have_v the_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n conjoin_v with_o they_o yea_o so_o true_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n conjoin_v with_o that_o bread_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n conjoin_v with_o that_o wine_n that_o as_o soon_o as_o thou_o receive_v that_o bread_n in_o thy_o mouth_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o faithful_a man_n or_o woman_n so_o soon_o receive_v thou_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o thy_o soul_n and_o that_o by_o faith_n and_o as_o soon_o as_o thou_o receive_v that_o wine_n in_o thy_o mouth_n so_o soon_o thou_o receive_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o thy_o soul_n and_o that_o by_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o exhibition_n chief_o that_o they_o be_v instrument_n to_o deliver_v and_o exhibit_v the_o thing_n that_o they_o signify_v and_o not_o in_o respect_n only_o of_o their_o representation_n be_v they_o call_v sign_n for_o if_o they_o do_v nothing_o but_o represent_v or_o signify_v a_o thing_n absent_a than_o any_o picture_n or_o dead_a image_n shall_v be_v a_o sacrament_n for_o there_o be_v no_o picture_n as_o the_o picture_n of_o the_o king_n but_o at_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o picture_n the_o king_n will_v come_v in_o your_o mind_n and_o it_o will_v signify_v unto_o you_o that_o that_o be_v the_o king_n picture_n so_o if_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o sacrament_n do_v no_o further_o all_o picture_n shall_v be_v sacrament_n but_o in_o respect_n that_o the_o sacrament_n exhibite_v and_o deliver_v the_o thing_n that_o it_o signify_v to_o the_o soul_n and_o heart_n so_o soon_o as_o the_o sign_n be_v deliver_v to_o the_o mouth_n for_o this_o cause_n especial_o it_o be_v call_v a_o sign_n there_o be_v no_o picture_n of_o the_o king_n that_o will_v deliver_v the_o king_n unto_o you_o there_o be_v no_o other_o image_n that_o will_v exhibit_v the_o thing_n whereof_o it_o be_v the_o image_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o image_n can_v be_v a_o sacrament_n then_o in_o respect_n the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v the_o sacrament_n as_o hand_n to_o deliver_v and_o exhibit_v the_o thing_n signify_v for_o this_o delivery_n and_o exhibition_n chief_o they_o be_v call_v sign_n as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o mighty_a and_o potent_a instrument_n to_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n so_o the_o sacrament_n be_v a_o potent_a instrument_n appoint_v by_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o to_o christ_n jesus_n to_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n for_o this_o spiritual_a meat_n be_v dress_v and_o give_v up_o to_o we_o in_o spiritual_a dish_n that_o be_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o suppose_v this_o ministry_n be_v external_a yet_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o deliver_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n by_o these_o external_a thing_n why_o because_o he_o have_v appoint_v they_o as_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o will_v deliver_v his_o own_o son_n unto_o us._n for_o this_o be_v certain_a that_o none_o have_v power_n to_o deliver_v christ_n jesus_n unto_o we_o except_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o to_o speak_v proper_o there_o be_v none_o can_v deliver_v christ_n but_o god_n by_o his_o own_o spirit_n he_o be_v deliver_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n it_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o seal_v he_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n &_o confirm_v we_o more_o and_o more_o in_o he_o as_o the_o apostle_n give_v he_o this_o stile_n 2._o cor._n 1.22_o to_o speak_v proper_o there_o be_v none_o have_v power_n to_o deliver_v christ_n but_o god_n the_o father_n or_o himself_o there_o be_v none_o have_v power_n to_o deliver_v the_o mediator_n but_o his_o own_o spirit_n yet_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o use_v some_o instrument_n and_o mean_n whereby_o he_o will_v deliver_v christ_n jesus_n unto_o us._n the_o mean_n be_v these_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o in_o respect_n he_o use_v these_o as_o mean_n to_o deliver_v christ_n they_o be_v say_v to_o deliver_v he_o but_o here_o you_o have_v to_o distinguish_v between_o the_o principal_a efficient_a deliverer_n &_o the_o instrumental_a efficient_a which_o be_v the_o word_n &_o sacrament_n keep_v this_o distinction_n both_o these_o be_v true_a god_n by_o his_o word_n &_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n deliver_v christ_n jesus_n unto_o you_o then_o i_o say_v i_o call_v they_o sign_n because_o god_n have_v make_v they_o potent_a instrument_n to_o deliver_v the_o same_o thing_n which_o they_o signify_v sacrament_n now_o i_o go_v to_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o i_o call_v the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o sign_n in_o the_o sacrament_n that_o which_o irenaeus_n that_o old_a writer_n call_v the_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o wit_n whole_a christ_n with_o his_o whole_a gift_n benefit_n and_o grace_n apply_v and_o give_v to_o my_o soul_n then_o i_o call_v not_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n the_o grace_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o virtue_n that_o flow_v out_o of_o christ_n only_o but_o i_o call_v the_o thing_n signify_v together_o with_o the_o benefit_n and_o virtue_n flow_v from_o he_o the_o very_a substance_n of_o christ_n himself_o from_o which_o this_o virtue_n do_v flow_v the_o substance_n with_o the_o virtue_n gift_n and_o grace_n that_o flow_v from_o the_o substance_n be_v the_o thing_n signify_v here_o as_o for_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n that_o flow_v from_o christ_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o thou_o can_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o virtue_n that_o flow_v from_o his_o substance_n except_o thou_o be_v first_o partaker_n of_o the_o substance_n itself_o for_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o i_o can_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o juice_n that_o flow_v out_o of_o any_o substance_n except_o i_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o substance_n itself_o first_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o my_o stomach_n can_v be_v refresh_v with_o that_o meat_n the_o substance_n whereof_o never_o come_v into_o my_o mouth_n be_v it_o possible_a my_o drought_n can_v be_v slacken_v with_o that_o drink_n that_o never_o pass_v down_o my_o throat_n be_v it_o possible_a that_o i_o can_v suck_v any_o virtue_n out_o of_o any_o thing_n except_o i_o get_v the_o substance_n first_o so_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o i_o can_v get_v the_o juice_n and_o virtue_n that_o flow_v out_o of_o christ_n except_o i_o get_v the_o substance_n that_o be_v himself_o first_o so_o i_o call_v not_o the_o thing_n signify_v the_o grace_n and_o virtue_n that_o flow_v from_o christ_n only_o nor_o christ_n himself_o and_o his_o substance_n without_o his_o virtue_n and_o grace_n only_o but_o joint_o the_o substance_n with_o the_o grace_n whole_a christ_n god_n and_o man_n without_o separation_n of_o his_o nature_n without_o distinguish_v of_o his_o substance_n from_o his_o grace_n i_o call_v the_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o sign_n in_o the_o sacrament_n for_o why_o if_o no_o more_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o bread_n but_o the_o flesh_n and_o body_n of_o christ_n only_o and_o no_o more_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o wine_n but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n only_o thou_o can_v not_o say_v that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v christ_n it_o be_v but_o a_o part_n of_o christ_n thou_o can_v not_o say_v that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v whole_a christ_n it_o be_v but_o a_o part_n of_o he_o and_o a_o piece_n of_o thy_o saviour_n save_v thou_o not_o a_o part_n of_o thy_o saviour_n wrought_v not_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o so_o suppose_v thou_o get_v a_o piece_n of_o he_o in_o the_o sacrament_n that_o part_n will_v do_v thou_o no_o good_a to_o the_o end_n therefore_o that_o this_o sacrament_n may_v nourish_v thou_o to_o life_n everlasting_a thou_o must_v get_v in_o it_o thy_o whole_a saviour_n whole_a christ_n god_n and_o man_n with_o his_o whole_a grace_n and_o benefit_n without_o separation_n of_o his_o substance_n from_o his_o grace_n or_o of_o the_o one_o nature_n from_o the_o other_o and_o how_o get_v i_o he_o not_o by_o my_o mouth_n it_o be_v a_o vain_a thing_n to_o think_v that_o we_o will_v get_v god_n by_o our_o mouth_n but_o we_o get_v he_o by_o faith_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n so_o i_o eat_v he_o by_o faith_n and_o belief_n in_o my_o soul_n not_o by_o the_o tooth_n of_o my_o mouth_n that_o be_v a_o vain_a thing_n be_v it_o that_o
man_n but_o christ_n jesus_n have_v lock_v up_o and_o reserve_v the_o ministry_n of_o this_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o himself_o only_o therefore_o there_o be_v two_o giver_n in_o this_o sacrament_n the_o minister_n give_v the_o earthly_a thing_n christ_n jesus_n the_o mediator_n give_v you_o the_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o this_o sacrament_n for_o christ_n in_o give_v the_o earthly_a thing_n will_v not_o use_v his_o own_o ministry_n immediate_o nor_o the_o ministry_n of_o a_o angel_n but_o only_o the_o ministry_n of_o a_o earthly_a man_n and_o as_o for_o the_o dispensation_n of_o his_o own_o body_n &_o blood_n he_o will_v not_o give_v it_o either_o to_o heavenly_a creature_n or_o earthly_a man_n but_o he_o keep_v this_o ministry_n to_o himself_o and_o he_o dispense_v his_o own_o body_n and_o blood_n to_o who_o and_o when_o he_o please_v and_o why_o if_o any_o man_n in_o the_o world_n have_v power_n to_o give_v christ_n body_n &_o blood_n no_o question_n this_o man_n shall_v have_v power_n to_o cleanse_v the_o heart_n &_o conscience_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v this_o power_n with_o it_o and_o consequent_o shall_v have_v power_n to_o forgive_v sin_n now_o it_o be_v only_a god_n that_o may_v forgive_v sin_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o heavenly_a thing_n can_v be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o any_o man_n example_n we_o have_v in_o john_n the_o baptist_n math_n 3.11_o say_v he_o not_o the_o ministry_n that_o i_o have_v be_v of_o the_o element_n i_o be_o command_v to_o minister_v the_o element_n of_o water_n only_o but_o as_o for_o the_o ministry_n of_o fire_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n christ_n have_v reserve_v it_o unto_o himself_o therefore_o look_v not_o to_o get_v the_o spirit_n at_o man_n hand_n but_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o christ_n himself_o only_o and_o without_o this_o inward_a ministry_n the_o outward_a ministry_n be_v not_o worth_a a_o straw_n for_o my_o outward_a ministry_n yea_o suppose_v it_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o a_o angel_n and_o suppose_v christ_n be_v present_a in_o the_o flesh_n to_o minister_v unto_o you_o these_o outward_a thing_n except_o he_o conjoin_v the_o inward_a ministry_n of_o his_o spirit_n therewith_o it_o avail_v nothing_o it_o may_v well_o be_v as_o a_o process_n against_o you_o in_o the_o day_n of_o that_o general_a assembly_n but_o to_o your_o salvation_n it_o will_v never_o profit_v you_o therefore_o this_o you_o ought_v always_o to_o pray_v for_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v water_v your_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n as_o he_o water_v your_o ear_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o his_o word_n then_o there_o be_v two_o offerer_n the_o minister_n offer_v the_o sign_n christ_n jesus_n offer_v himself_o the_o thing_n signify_v the_o three_o person_n one_o god_n offer_v the_o mediator_n or_o the_o mediator_n offer_v himself_o and_o that_o by_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n as_o there_o be_v two_o offerer_n manner_n two_o person_n that_o offer_v and_o give_v the_o sacrament_n and_o thing_n signify_v by_o the_o sacrament_n so_o these_o two_o be_v offer_v and_o give_v in_o two_o action_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o heavenly_a thing_n be_v offer_v and_o give_v unto_o you_o by_o a_o inward_a secret_a and_o spiritual_a action_n which_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o outward_a eye_n the_o sign_n again_o be_v offer_v and_o give_v in_o a_o outward_a action_n after_o a_o corporal_a and_o visible_a manner_n as_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o action_n so_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o instrument_n whereunto_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v be_v offer_v for_o the_o thing_n signify_v that_o be_v christ_n be_v never_o offer_v to_o the_o mouth_n of_o my_o body_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n whole_a christ_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o offer_v either_o in_o the_o word_n or_o in_o the_o sacrament_n to_o the_o mouth_n of_o my_o body_n let_v the_o adversary_n find_v i_o that_o in_o any_o part_n of_o the_o bible_n that_o there_o be_v any_o other_o manner_n of_o receive_v christ_n then_o by_o faith_n and_o let_v they_o have_v the_o victory_n so_o there_o be_v not_o a_o instrument_n as_o i_o tell_v you_o neither_o hand_n nor_o mouth_n to_o receive_v christ_n but_o faith_n only_o as_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v be_v receive_v by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n so_o the_o sign_n which_o signify_v christ_n be_v receive_v by_o our_o own_o natural_a mouth_n and_o hand_n you_o have_v a_o mouth_n in_o your_o head_n and_o in_o your_o body_n as_o proper_a to_o receive_v the_o sign_n as_o faith_n be_v to_o receive_v christ._n so_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v be_v offer_v and_o give_v not_o to_o one_o instrument_n but_o to_o two_o the_o one_o to_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n the_o other_o to_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n now_o mark_v by_o what_o way_n these_o thing_n be_v offer_v and_o give_v by_o the_o same_o way_n they_o be_v receive_v as_o the_o sign_n be_v corporal_a and_o natural_o offer_v to_o a_o corporal_a instrument_n so_o be_v it_o receive_v after_o a_o corporal_a and_o natural_a manner_n for_o thou_o must_v take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n either_o by_o thy_o hand_n or_o by_o thy_o mouth_n the_o thing_n signify_v be_v not_o take_v after_o a_o corporal_a manner_n but_o after_o a_o secret_a and_o spiritual_a manner_n and_o as_o it_o be_v offer_v so_o it_o be_v take_v there_o can_v be_v nothing_o clear_a than_o this_o the_o one_o be_v take_v after_o a_o natural_a manner_n the_o other_o after_o a_o secret_a and_o spiritual_a manner_n so_o in_o this_o last_o part_n you_o have_v these_o thing_n to_o mark_v to_o distinguish_v between_o the_o outward_a action_n and_o the_o inward_a between_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o to_o keep_v a_o proportion_n and_o analogy_n between_o the_o inward_a and_o the_o outward_a action_n you_o may_v sure_o persuade_v yourselves_o that_o if_o you_o be_v faithful_a christ_n be_v as_o busy_a work_n inward_o in_o your_o soul_n as_o the_o minister_n be_v work_v outward_o towards_o your_o body_n look_v how_o busy_a the_o minister_n be_v in_o break_v that_o bread_n in_o pour_v out_o that_o wine_n in_o give_v that_o bread_n and_o wine_n unto_o thou_o as_o busy_a be_v christ_n in_o break_v his_o own_o body_n unto_o thou_o and_o in_o give_v the_o juice_n of_o his_o own_o body_n after_o a_o spiritual_a and_o invisible_a manner_n so_o keep_v this_o distinction_n and_o you_o may_v assure_v yourselves_o that_o by_o faith_n christ_n be_v as_o well_o occupy_v towards_o your_o soul_n to_o nourish_v they_o as_o the_o minister_n be_v outward_o towards_o your_o body_n keep_v this_o and_o you_o have_v the_o whole_a sacrament_n then_o from_o this_o discourse_n and_o deduction_n you_o may_v learn_v a_o double_a matter_n whereof_o the_o sacrament_n consist_v it_o stand_v on_o two_o sort_n of_o material_n that_o be_v of_o a_o earthly_a matter_n and_o of_o a_o heavenly_a matter_n the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o as_o there_o be_v a_o double_a matter_n in_o the_o sacrament_n so_o the_o sacrament_n must_v be_v handle_v after_o a_o double_a manner_n by_o a_o outward_a action_n and_o a_o inward_a action_n keep_v the_o distinction_n in_o these_o thing_n between_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v and_o you_o shall_v not_o easy_o slip_v in_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o sacrament_n this_o be_v say_v concern_v the_o general_a consideration_n of_o the_o element_n for_o all_o this_o yet_o appertain_v to_o the_o element_n it_o rest_v that_o we_o speak_v somewhat_o concern_v the_o word_n which_o i_o call_v the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o sacrament_n i_o mean_v and_o understand_v by_o the_o word_n whereunto_o the_o element_n be_v annex_v that_o thing_n which_o quicken_v this_o whole_a action_n word_n which_o serve_v as_o it_o be_v a_o soul_n and_o give_v life_n unto_o the_o whole_a action_n for_o by_o the_o word_n and_o appointment_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n the_o minister_n know_v what_o be_v his_o part_n the_o hearer_n know_v what_o be_v his_o part_n &_o every_o one_o be_v prepare_v how_o to_o deliver_v and_o how_o to_o receive_v the_o minister_n how_o he_o shall_v deliver_v and_o the_o hearer_n how_o he_o shall_v receive_v so_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o quicking_v of_o the_o whole_a action_n for_o all_o the_o action_n be_v warrant_v from_o the_o institution_n set_v down_o in_o his_o word_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n chief_o to_o be_v consider_v a_o command_n and_o a_o promise_n the_o command_n be_v this_o where_o he_o say_v take_v eat_v the_o command_n require_v obedience_n there_o be_v a_o promise_n also_o
in_o the_o institution_n and_o it_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n this_o be_v my_o body_n the_o promise_n crave_v faith_n as_o the_o command_n crave_v obedience_n so_o the_o promise_n crave_v belief_n therefore_o come_v not_o unto_o the_o sacrament_n except_o you_o bring_v both_o faith_n and_o obedience_n with_o you_o if_o thou_o come_v not_o with_o a_o heart_n mind_v to_o obâ—y_n christ_n at_o the_o least_o more_o than_o thou_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v thou_o come_v unto_o thy_o own_o damnation_n and_o if_o thou_o bring_v a_o heart_n void_a of_o faith_n thou_o come_v unto_o thy_o own_o damnation_n so_o let_v every_o one_o that_o come_v unto_o the_o sacrament_n bring_v with_o he_o a_o heart_n mind_v to_o do_v better_a that_o be_v to_o obey_v and_o believe_v christ_n better_a than_o he_o do_v in_o time_n past_a except_o you_o bring_v these_o two_o in_o some_o measure_n come_v not_o unto_o the_o sacrament_n for_o whatsoever_o thou_o do_v except_o it_o flow_v from_o faith_n it_o can_v profit_v nothing_o thus_o far_o brief_o concern_v the_o word_n now_o it_o will_v be_v demand_v what_o need_n be_v there_o that_o these_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n shall_v be_v annex_v the_o word_n wherefore_o be_v they_o annex_v see_v we_o get_v no_o more_o in_o the_o sacrament_n than_o we_o get_v in_o the_o word_n and_o we_o get_v as_o much_o in_o the_o very_a simple_a word_n as_o we_o get_v in_o the_o sacrament_n see_v then_o we_o get_v no_o new_a thing_n in_o the_o sacrament_n but_o the_o same_o thing_n which_o we_o get_v in_o the_o simple_a word_n wherefore_o be_v the_o sacrament_n appoint_v to_o be_v hang_v unto_o the_o word_n it_o be_v true_a certain_o that_o we_o get_v no_o new_a thing_n in_o the_o sacrament_n nor_o we_o get_v no_o other_o thing_n in_o the_o sacrament_n than_o we_o get_v in_o the_o word_n for_o what_o more_o will_v thou_o crave_v then_o to_o get_v the_o son_n of_o god_n if_o thou_o get_v he_o well_o thy_o heart_n can_v wish_v nor_o imagine_v a_o great_a gift_n then_o to_o have_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n therefore_o i_o say_v what_o nâ—w_o thing_n will_v thou_o have_v for_o if_o thou_o get_v he_o thou_o get_v all_o thing_n with_o he_o thy_o heart_n can_v imagine_v a_o new_a thing_n beside_o he_o wherefore_o then_o be_v the_o sacrament_n appoint_v answer_n not_o to_o get_v thou_o any_o new_a thing_n i_o say_v it_o be_v appoint_v to_o get_v thou_o that_o same_o thing_n better_o word_n than_o thou_o have_v it_o in_o the_o word_n the_o sacrament_n be_v appoint_v that_o we_o may_v take_v better_a hold_n of_o christ_n than_o we_o can_v in_o the_o simple_a word_n that_o we_o may_v possess_v christ_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n more_o full_o and_o large_o than_o we_o do_v before_o in_o the_o simple_a word_n that_o christ_n may_v have_v a_o large_a space_n to_o make_v residence_n in_o our_o narrow_a heart_n than_o he_o can_v have_v by_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o simple_a word_n and_o to_o possess_v christ_n more_o full_o it_o be_v a_o better_a thing_n for_o suppose_v christ_n be_v one_o thing_n in_o himself_o yet_o the_o better_a hold_v thou_o have_v of_o he_o thou_o be_v the_o sure_a of_o his_o promise_n the_o sacrament_n be_v appoint_v that_o i_o may_v have_v he_o more_o full_o in_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v have_v the_o bound_n of_o it_o enlarge_v that_o he_o may_v make_v the_o better_a residence_n in_o i_o this_o no_o doubt_n be_v the_o cause_n wherefore_o these_o seal_n be_v annex_v to_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o simple_a word_n word_n they_o serve_v to_o this_o end_n also_o to_o seal_v up_o and_o confirm_v the_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n for_o as_o the_o office_n of_o the_o seal_n hang_v to_o the_o evidence_n be_v not_o to_o confirm_v any_o other_o truth_n then_o that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o evidence_n and_o though_o you_o believe_v the_o evidence_n before_o yet_o by_o the_o seal_v you_o believe_v it_o better_o even_o so_o the_o sacrament_n assure_v i_o of_o no_o other_o truth_n then_o be_v contain_v within_o the_o word_n yet_o because_o it_o be_v a_o seal_n annex_v unto_o the_o word_n it_o persuade_v i_o the_o better_a of_o the_o same_o for_o the_o more_o the_o outward_a sense_n be_v waken_v the_o more_o be_v the_o inward_a heart_n and_o mind_n persuade_v to_o believe_v now_o the_o sacrament_n wakn_v all_o the_o outward_a sense_n as_o the_o eye_n the_o hand_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o the_o outward_a sense_n be_v move_v no_o question_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n concur_v therewith_o move_v the_o heart_n the_o more_o the_o sacrament_n be_v then_o annex_v unto_o the_o word_n to_o seal_v up_o the_o truth_n contain_v in_o the_o word_n and_o to_o confirm_v it_o more_o and_o more_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o word_n than_o be_v appoint_v to_o work_v belief_n and_o the_o sacrament_n be_v appoint_v to_o confirm_v you_o in_o this_o belief_n but_o except_o you_o feel_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o inward_o in_o your_o heart_n except_o you_o have_v your_o heart_n as_o ready_a as_o your_o mouth_n think_v not_o that_o any_o thing_n will_v avail_v you_o all_o the_o seal_n in_o the_o world_n will_v not_o work_v except_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n concur_v and_o seal_v the_o same_o truth_n in_o your_o heart_n which_o the_o sacrament_n seal_v outward_o except_o he_o make_v clear_a the_o sight_n of_o thy_o mind_n inward_o and_o work_v a_o feel_n in_o thy_o heart_n both_o word_n and_o sacrament_n shall_v lose_v their_o fruit_n &_o effect_n which_o they_o shall_v have_v all_o the_o scripture_n be_v full_a of_o this_o the_o whole_a scripture_n of_o god_n be_v but_o a_o slay_a letter_n to_o you_o except_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n concur_v to_o quicken_v inward_o exhortation_n therefore_o your_o whole_a endeavour_n shall_v be_v to_o press_v to_o feel_v christ_n inward_o in_o your_o heart_n that_o find_v he_o in_o your_o heart_n and_o see_v he_o in_o your_o mind_n both_o word_n and_o sacrament_n may_v be_v effectual_a if_o not_o your_o soul_n remain_v dead_a you_o be_v not_o translate_v fâ—om_o that_o death_n wherein_o you_o be_v conceive_v therefore_o all_o the_o study_n of_o christian_n shall_v be_v when_o they_o see_v the_o sacrament_n and_o hear_v the_o word_n to_o labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o mind_n that_o which_o they_o hear_v and_o see_v and_o this_o i_o call_v to_o find_v christ_n quick_a in_o your_o own_o soul_n this_o can_v be_v except_o you_o sanctify_v his_o lodging_n for_o if_o all_o the_o corner_n of_o thy_o soul_n remain_v a_o dunghill_n christ_n can_v dwell_v there_o and_o therefore_o except_o you_o study_v for_o continual_a growth_n in_o sanctification_n and_o sever_v yourselves_o from_o every_o thing_n that_o sever_v you_o from_o christ_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o can_v live_v or_o dwell_v in_o you_o this_o be_v a_o great_a lesson_n and_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o do_v this_o except_z as_o i_o have_v say_v a_o strong_a come_v in_o and_o possess_v we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o renounce_v ourselves_o then_o the_o seal_n have_v not_o be_v annex_v to_o the_o word_n except_o for_o our_o cause_n for_o there_o be_v no_o necessity_n on_o god_n part_n that_o god_n shall_v either_o swear_v or_o confirm_v by_o seal_n the_o thing_n tâ—at_fw-mi he_o have_v speak_v for_o his_o word_n be_v as_o good_a as_o any_o oath_n or_o seal_n but_o the_o necessity_n come_v of_o we_o there_o be_v such_o a_o great_a weakness_n in_o we_o that_o when_o he_o have_v swear_v and_o set_v his_o seal_n unto_o his_o word_n we_o be_v as_o near_o to_o believe_v as_o if_o he_o have_v never_o speak_v a_o word_n so_o to_o help_v our_o belief_n our_o weakness_n and_o inability_n that_o be_v in_o we_o for_o we_o be_v so_o unable_a by_o nature_n that_o we_o can_v believe_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o more_o we_o lean_a unto_o ourselves_o the_o further_o we_o be_v from_o god_n i_o say_v to_o help_v this_o wonderful_a weakness_n whereby_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o mistrust_v god_n in_o every_o word_n he_o have_v annex_v his_o sacrament_n and_o beside_o his_o sacrament_n he_o swear_v the_o thing_n that_o concern_v most_o our_o salvation_n as_o in_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n psal._n 110.4_o he_o will_v not_o speak_v only_o but_o he_o swear_v and_o that_o for_o our_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n but_o yet_o if_o he_o abstract_n the_o ministry_n of_o his_o spirit_n all_o these_o mean_n will_v do_v no_o good_a sacrament_n now_o the_o last_o thing_n be_v how_o the_o sacrament_n be_v pervert_v &_o how_o we_o be_v defraud_v of_o the_o fruit_n &_o effect_v thereof_o two_o sort_n of_o fault_n pervert_v the_o
be_v apply_v to_o our_o time_n then_o i_o say_v praise_v be_v the_o live_a god_n our_o king_n be_v not_o disease_v but_o sure_o his_o country_n be_v heavy_o disease_v for_o so_o long_o as_o papist_n &_o papistry_n remain_v in_o it_o so_o long_o as_o these_o pestilent_a man_n remain_v in_o it_o and_o so_o long_o as_o these_o flood_n of_o iniquity_n which_o flow_v from_o the_o great_a man_n remain_v there_o be_v a_o heavy_a judgement_n hang_v over_o this_o country_n and_o in_o my_o conscience_n i_o can_v but_o look_v for_o a_o heavy_a judgement_n until_o these_o thing_n be_v remove_v there_o be_v no_o great_a man_n but_o whatsoever_o like_v he_o he_o think_v it_o lawful_a and_o not_o only_o be_v this_o in_o this_o part_n of_o the_o land_n but_o in_o all_o other_o part_n of_o this_o nation_n gross_a iniquity_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o church_n be_v make_v a_o prey_n to_o all_o man_n there_o be_v such_o disdain_n and_o contempt_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o whole_a estate_n except_o these_o thing_n be_v purge_v i_o can_v look_v but_o the_o lord_n shall_v raise_v some_o if_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o further_a indies_n to_o plague_v this_o land_n albeit_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o church_n here_o and_o the_o sob_n and_o sigh_n of_o the_o godly_a here_o have_v delay_v the_o judgement_n from_o the_o whole_a land_n yea_o i_o be_o assure_v of_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o pray_v god_n that_o he_o may_v so_o work_v in_o your_o heart_n sir_n by_o grace_n that_o you_o may_v put_v to_o your_o hand_n to_o purge_v your_o part_n of_o the_o i_o will_v the_o lord_n of_o his_o mercy_n establish_v your_o heart_n by_o grace_n that_o for_o no_o man_n pleasure_n you_o communicate_v with_o other_o man_n sin_n three_o manner_n of_o way_n we_o be_v say_v to_o communicate_v with_o other_o man_n sin_n first_o when_o both_o with_o heart_n and_o hand_n we_o do_v one_o thing_n with_o they_o second_o when_o we_o consent_v with_o our_o heart_n only_o three_o when_o we_o oversee_v where_o we_o shall_v reprove_v and_o forbear_v where_o we_o shall_v punish_v and_o in_o this_o way_n magistrate_n be_v only_o guilty_a thus_o far_o for_o the_o application_n now_o i_o go_v forward_o to_o my_o text_n the_o last_o thing_n that_o we_o have_v to_o speak_v of_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o king_n behaviour_n under_o so_o terrible_a a_o disease_n disease_n we_o have_v in_o the_o second_o three_o verse_n his_o behaviour_n lively_o express_v as_o to_o his_o behaviour_n i_o speak_v only_o of_o it_o as_o the_o text_n speak_v i_o doubt_v not_o but_o he_o reason_v otherwise_o and_o give_v other_o answer_n to_o isaiah_n but_o i_o content_v i_o with_o that_o which_o the_o text_n say_v then_o in_o his_o behaviour_n we_o see_v he_o retire_v himself_o first_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o to_o testify_v that_o he_o pray_v â—rom_o his_o heart_n it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o weep_v bitter_o sure_o this_o be_v a_o evident_a argument_n that_o his_o prayer_n flow_v from_o his_o heart_n &_o be_v indict_v by_o the_o right_a spirit_n for_o if_o god_n leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o natural_a spirit_n we_o neither_o know_v what_o to_o pray_v nor_o how_o to_o pray_v but_o as_o it_o be_v say_v rom._n 8.26_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o indit_v our_o prayer_n that_o raise_v these_o sigh_n and_o these_o sob_n that_o make_v our_o heart_n to_o melt_v in_o those_o tear_n that_o be_v please_v to_o he_o so_o it_o appear_v here_o by_o the_o earnestness_n of_o his_o prayer_n that_o it_o flow_v from_o the_o right_a fountain_n and_o therefore_o it_o can_v not_o be_v but_o please_v to_o god_n this_o prayer_n and_o manner_n of_o his_o behaviour_n repentance_n assure_v we_o of_o two_o thing_n first_o it_o make_v we_o certain_a of_o his_o faith_n second_o of_o his_o repentance_n i_o say_v it_o make_v we_o certain_a of_o his_o faith_n for_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o i_o can_v crave_v any_o thing_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o in_o who_o i_o trust_v not_o or_o how_o can_v we_o call_v upon_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n in_o who_o we_o believe_v not_o then_o prayer_n to_o god_n be_v a_o evident_a argument_n that_o we_o trust_v in_o god_n so_o i_o say_v it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o where_o faith_n be_v of_o necessity_n repentance_n must_v be_v for_o these_o two_o companion_n faith_n and_o repentance_n be_v inseparable_a as_o peter_n testify_v in_o the_o act_n 15._o chap._n for_o so_o far_o as_o the_o heart_n be_v purge_v so_o far_o be_v the_o life_n renew_v so_o faith_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n go_v together_o faith_n and_o repentance_n must_v also_o go_v together_o then_o his_o prayer_n testify_v his_o faith_n his_o faith_n testify_v his_o repentance_n his_o repentance_n testify_v of_o the_o secret_a condition_n enclose_v in_o the_o threaten_n and_o the_o condition_n be_v fulfil_v the_o threaten_a can_v not_o strike_v so_o by_o this_o deduction_n it_o may_v appear_v that_o suppose_v the_o prophet_n denounce_v very_o strict_o yet_o under_o the_o denunciation_n there_o be_v a_o condition_n which_o condition_n take_v effect_n in_o the_o king_n thus_o far_o concern_v his_o behaviour_n now_o as_o to_o his_o gesture_n i_o shall_v be_v short_a in_o it_o disease_n it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o turn_v he_o to_o the_o wall_n he_o do_v this_o out_o of_o question_n for_o two_o respect_n first_o that_o he_o may_v weep_v the_o more_o bitter_o for_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o pour_v forth_o his_o soul_n in_o tear_n and_o so_o he_o desire_v not_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v see_v second_o he_o turn_v he_o to_o the_o wall_n to_o the_o end_n that_o his_o eye_n shall_v not_o carry_v his_o mind_n from_o god_n for_o we_o know_v easy_o that_o when_o any_o of_o we_o be_v make_v our_o prayer_n in_o any_o public_a place_n there_o be_v no_o object_n that_o fall_v before_o our_o sense_n but_o it_o will_v draw_v we_o from_o that_o commune_n which_o we_o have_v with_o god_n so_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o they_o that_o will_v pray_v earnest_o to_o withdraw_v they_o unto_o a_o secret_a place_n according_a as_o our_o master_n command_v his_o disciple_n to_o enter_v into_o their_o secret_a chamber_n thus_o far_o for_o his_o gesture_n prayer_n as_o to_o the_o word_n of_o the_o prayer_n they_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o three_o versâ—_n in_o his_o prayer_n he_o suppress_v his_o petition_n for_o his_o petition_n be_v the_o prorogation_n of_o his_o day_n according_a to_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o godly_a man_n of_o old_a as_o daniel_n 9.4_o and_o in_o place_n of_o the_o petition_n he_o set_v down_o the_o reason_n why_o his_o petition_n shall_v be_v hear_v as_o to_o the_o reason_n they_o be_v three_o in_o number_n the_o first_o be_v remember_v lord_n that_o i_o have_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n second_o i_o have_v walk_v with_o a_o upright_o heart_n three_o i_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n in_o all_o these_o three_o it_o will_v appear_v that_o he_o be_v boast_v of_o his_o own_o merit_n for_o the_o word_n appear_v to_o be_v full_a of_o ostentation_n and_o pride_n but_o to_o answer_v to_o this_o the_o lord_n measure_v not_o ostentation_n and_o pride_n by_o word_n but_o by_o the_o heart_n from_o whence_o the_o word_n proceed_v a_o break_a a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a heart_n be_v ever_o acceptable_a to_o he_o use_v what_o form_n of_o word_n you_o will_n and_o a_o proud_a heaâ—t_n be_v ever_o displease_v to_o he_o use_v what_o form_n of_o word_n it_o will_n now_o what_o be_v he_o do_v here_o he_o be_v not_o make_v a_o vaunt_n or_o brag_v of_o his_o work_n only_o he_o be_v show_v to_o god_n that_o howsoever_o his_o plague_n be_v great_a yet_o he_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n the_o testimony_n whereof_o uphold_v he_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o suppose_v all_o outward_a thing_n say_v that_o god_n be_v angry_a at_o he_o yet_o he_o can_v not_o be_v persuade_v in_o his_o conscience_n but_o he_o be_v his_o friend_n and_o therefore_o in_o his_o whole_a prayer_n he_o reason_v as_o though_o he_o will_v say_v after_o this_o manner_n lord_n thou_o know_v that_o the_o profane_a man_n of_o this_o country_n will_v think_v it_o a_o extreme_a curse_n that_o i_o shall_v die_v without_o child_n and_o by_o this_o they_o will_v esteem_v the_o deed_n to_o be_v accurse_v which_o i_o have_v do_v before_o they_o will_v curse_v and_o damn_v the_o religion_n that_o i_o have_v reform_v and_o the_o order_n of_o thy_o house_n which_o i_o have_v begin_v and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o i_o be_o assure_v in_o my_o conscience_n that_o i_o have_v the_o warrant_n of_o thy_o law_n in_o all_o that_o i_o have_v do_v for_o i_o seek_v
whole_a world_n he_o bring_v he_o into_o such_o danger_n that_o whereas_o nature_n and_o natural_a mean_n can_v have_v no_o place_n he_o deliver_v he_o so_o miraculous_o by_o such_o wonder_n to_o make_v all_o the_o world_n to_o stoop_v another_o end_n be_v this_o that_o this_o good_a king_n may_v be_v honour_v of_o all_o the_o world_n who_o god_n so_o honour_v for_o good_a reason_n it_o be_v that_o those_o who_o god_n so_o honour_v they_o shall_v honour_v these_o have_v be_v the_o two_o end_n why_o god_n have_v wrought_v so_o many_o miracle_n in_o the_o person_n of_o this_o king_n for_o you_o hear_v how_o wonderful_o in_o the_o night_n by_o his_o angel_n he_o destroy_v a_o hundred_o and_o fourscore_o thousand_o of_o person_n this_o be_v a_o wonderful_a thing_n and_o now_o when_o he_o have_v fall_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o terrible_a plague_n so_o that_o there_o be_v none_o able_a to_o help_v it_o yet_o the_o lord_n heal_v he_o extraordinary_o and_o he_o confirm_v it_o by_o such_o a_o wonder_n that_o the_o like_a be_v never_o hear_v of_o or_o see_v before_o in_o deed_n we_o read_v in_o jehoshuashs_n time_n that_o the_o sun_n be_v make_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o firmament_n but_o to_o go_v back_o by_o so_o many_o hour_n and_o degree_n it_o be_v never_o hear_v of_o nor_o see_v before_o look_v then_o if_o these_o sign_n serve_v not_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o under_o god_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o servant_n the_o profit_n that_o be_v to_o be_v gather_v of_o sign_n sign_n proper_o call_v sign_n institute_v by_o god_n stand_v in_o the_o representation_n for_o there_o can_v be_v a_o sign_n proper_o except_o it_o represent_v in_o some_o measure_n the_o thing_n signify_v by_o it_o there_o must_v be_v some_o conformity_n and_o proportion_n or_o else_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sign_n as_o augustine_n say_v but_o this_o sign_n whereof_o we_o speak_v be_v miraculous_a and_o supernatural_a and_o therefore_o have_v no_o such_o relation_n as_o sacrament_n have_v but_o yet_o there_o may_v be_v a_o proper_a and_o secret_a relation_n espy_v in_o it_o which_o be_v this_o for_o it_o appear_v well_o that_o god_n will_v let_v we_o see_v and_o let_v the_o king_n see_v by_o the_o work_n of_o this_o sign_n that_o look_v how_o easy_a it_o be_v to_o he_o to_o bring_v back_o the_o sun_n which_o have_v but_o two_o hour_n to_o his_o go_v down_o to_o that_o same_o place_n where_o he_o rise_v in_o the_o morning_n as_o easy_a it_o be_v to_o he_o and_o far_o easy_a to_o bring_v back_o the_o king_n life_n which_o have_v but_o two_o hour_n to_o the_o time_n of_o death_n to_o a_o fresh_a morning_n of_o youth_n again_o and_o to_o a_o joyful_a age_n it_o be_v as_o easy_a to_o god_n to_o work_v the_o one_o as_o the_o other_o and_o so_o we_o may_v take_v up_o the_o end_n why_o these_o sign_n and_o such_o like_a wonder_n be_v wrought_v by_o christ_n in_o establish_v of_o the_o new_a covenant_n the_o end_n no_o doubt_n be_v to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n which_o we_o have_v already_o receive_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o sign_n be_v not_o give_v to_o create_v in_o we_o faith_n they_o be_v not_o give_v to_o begin_v our_o conjunction_n with_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o begin_v this_o conjunction_n sign_n be_v give_v as_o seal_n to_o enlarge_v and_o confirm_v this_o our_o conjunction_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v well_o heb._n 2._o sign_n serve_v to_o two_o two_o end_n first_o to_o bear_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n second_o to_o confirm_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o believer_n this_o you_o see_v clear_o in_o our_o sacrament_n the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o supper_n this_o sacrament_n be_v not_o appoint_v to_o make_v our_o conjunction_n first_o with_o christ_n we_o have_v not_o entry_n unto_o christ_n by_o this_o sacrament_n but_o it_o make_v we_o to_o possess_v christ_n who_o we_o have_v already_o in_o some_o measure_n it_o make_v we_o to_o possess_v he_o more_o full_o and_o extend_v the_o bound_n of_o our_o narrow_a heart_n that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o large_o receive_v of_o we_o so_o of_o this_o sign_n the_o king_n have_v great_a comfort_n i_o grant_v there_o be_v great_a comfort_n to_o be_v have_v in_o the_o word_n then_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o great_a comfort_n to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n within_o then_o of_o either_o of_o they_o yet_o it_o be_v as_o true_a that_o every_o one_o of_o these_o bring_v their_o own_o comfort_n there_o be_v great_a comfort_n to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o word_n then_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o yet_o the_o sign_n have_v the_o own_o comfort_n there_o be_v great_a comfort_n to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o spirit_n then_o of_o the_o word_n and_o yet_o the_o word_n have_v the_o own_o comfort_n and_o there_o be_v no_o word_n able_a to_o utter_v and_o far_o less_o any_o heart_n able_a to_o receive_v that_o comfort_n yea_o not_o half_o the_o quarter_n of_o that_o comfort_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o they_o that_o love_n god_n so_o this_o sign_n suppose_v there_o be_v not_o so_o great_a comfort_n utter_v by_o it_o as_o by_o the_o word_n yet_o it_o have_v the_o own_o comfort_n thus_o far_o concern_v the_o sign_n itself_o wrought_v as_o to_o the_o three_o thing_n the_o manifest_v of_o this_o sign_n it_o be_v not_o by_o the_o virtue_n or_o power_n that_o flow_v out_o of_o isaiah_n suppose_v he_o be_v a_o instrument_n for_o the_o text_n resolve_v this_o clear_o where_o it_o be_v say_v this_o be_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o lord_n beside_o this_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o there_o be_v no_o force_n nor_o virtue_n in_o any_o creature_n yea_o not_o in_o the_o devil_n himself_o to_o work_v any_o true_a wonder_n but_o in_o god_n himself_o only_o for_o why_o there_o be_v no_o sign_n or_o wonder_n which_o be_v a_o true_a wonder_n but_o it_o pass_v the_o force_n bound_n and_o compass_v of_o nature_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n able_a to_o work_v any_o wonder_n for_o why_o they_o be_v bound_v within_o the_o compass_n and_o bound_n of_o their_o nature_n and_o therefore_o as_o to_o all_o these_o wonder_n and_o miracle_n which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o pope_n his_o vicar_n they_o be_v false_a and_o lie_a wonder_n i_o say_v it_o not_o but_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o 2._o thess._n 2._o that_o the_o come_n of_o antichrist_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o which_o he_o shall_v work_v false_a wonder_n and_o lie_a sign_n and_o as_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v false_a and_o lie_n so_o these_o leg_n and_o arm_n which_o you_o see_v in_o the_o entry_n and_o porch_n of_o their_o church_n be_v manifest_a lie_n and_o deceit_n of_o satan_n now_o as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o work_n of_o this_o miracle_n it_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o 2._o king_n 20._o that_o it_o be_v procure_v by_o the_o prophet_n prayer_n it_o be_v â—aid_v there_o sign_n that_o the_o prophet_n pray_v that_o the_o sun_n shall_v be_v bring_v back_o so_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o prophet_n prevent_v before_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v now_o that_o same_o very_a thing_n which_o the_o lord_n be_v purpose_v to_o do_v and_o promise_v to_o do_v yet_o he_o will_v do_v it_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o he_o will_v have_v the_o prophet_n first_o to_o ask_v it_o now_o this_o let_v we_o see_v clear_o that_o there_o be_v no_o merit_n in_o our_o prayer_n there_o be_v no_o such_o force_n or_o worthiness_n in_o our_o prayer_n as_o to_o merit_v any_o thing_n but_o the_o lord_n promise_v free_o and_o as_o he_o promise_v free_o so_o he_o perform_v it_o as_o free_o then_o wherefore_o will_v he_o have_v we_o to_o pray_v because_o prayer_n be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n pray_v he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o feel_v what_o the_o want_n of_o benefit_n be_v he_o will_v have_v we_o exercise_v in_o this_o part_n of_o duty_n that_o when_o we_o get_v they_o we_o may_v use_v they_o so_o much_o the_o more_o to_o his_o glory_n what_o the_o prayer_n of_o this_o country_n application_n special_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n of_o this_o town_n have_v purchase_v in_o the_o withdraw_n of_o the_o lord_n threaten_v and_o chief_o of_o the_o last_o threaten_v i_o mean_v that_o huge_a navy_n of_o ship_n i_o think_v now_o the_o manifest_a effect_n declare_v but_o what_o honour_n god_n have_v get_v for_o it_o our_o manner_n since_o that_o time_n clear_o testify_v for_o if_o you_o look_v to_o the_o growth_n of_o sin_n more_o ugly_a sin_n be_v never_o commit_v then_o since_o that_o fame_n cease_v so_o i_o say_v he_o be_v mad_a and_o void_a of_o all_o
must_v redound_v back_o to_o he_o that_o give_v it_o therefore_o the_o near_a the_o soul_n be_v conjoin_v with_o god_n it_o praise_v he_o so_o much_o the_o more_o now_o after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n the_o soul_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v more_o straight_o couple_v with_o god_n therefore_o after_o death_n they_o praise_v he_o the_o more_fw-it where_o christ_n have_v dwell_v once_o in_o this_o life_n suppose_v the_o body_n die_v and_o be_v resolve_v in_o powder_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n yet_o the_o soul_n live_v by_o reason_n of_o righteousness_n yea_o suppose_v the_o body_n be_v dissolve_v yet_o that_o spirit_n of_o life_n that_o dwell_v in_o the_o soul_n raise_v thy_o soul_n to_o heaven_n even_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n that_o dwell_v in_o christ_n jesus_n raise_v his_o body_n from_o the_o grave_n and_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n that_o make_v we_o to_o praise_v he_o in_o our_o body_n so_o that_o same_o spirit_n make_v we_o to_o praise_v he_o out_o of_o these_o body_n by_o reason_n suppose_v we_o be_v absent_a in_o body_n yet_o be_v present_a in_o our_o soul_n with_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o word_n rom._n 8_o be_v these_o if_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o suppose_v the_o body_n be_v dead_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n yet_o the_o spirit_n be_v alive_a for_o righteousness_n sake_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n be_v suppose_v they_o that_o be_v depart_v leave_v off_o to_o praise_v the_o lord_n in_o their_o body_n and_o in_o the_o earth_n which_o he_o call_v the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n yet_o they_o leave_v not_o off_o at_o all_o now_o of_o this_o i_o shall_v mark_v one_o or_o two_o thing_n observation_n take_v up_o the_o end_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n deliver_v any_o person_n city_n or_o country_n from_o any_o trouble_n within_o or_o without_o the_o chief_a end_n of_o his_o delivery_n be_v this_o that_o that_o person_n city_n or_o country_n may_v serve_v as_o a_o instrument_n to_o preach_v his_o benefit_n to_o sound_v his_o praise_n and_o to_o render_v unto_o he_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o it_o be_v our_o sin_n forgive_v we_o to_o this_o end_n be_v there_o any_o country_n or_o any_o city_n set_v at_o liberty_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v provoke_v god_n to_o anger_n by_o heavy_a sin_n again_o be_v this_o the_o end_n wherefore_o he_o forgive_v sin_n be_v this_o the_o end_n wherefore_o he_o bestow_v his_o benefit_n that_o we_o shall_v use_v they_o as_o weapon_n to_o fight_v against_o himself_o be_v not_o this_o rather_o the_o high_a way_n to_o kindle_v he_o to_o great_a severity_n and_o to_o sharpen_v his_o fury_n against_o ourselves_o yea_o and_o what_o exception_n i_o pray_v you_o can_v we_o use_v in_o his_o great_a severity_n see_v we_o have_v provoke_v it_o ourselves_o i_o speak_v it_o to_o this_o end_n there_o be_v not_o a_o person_n in_o particular_a nor_o any_o in_o general_a but_o of_o natural_a knowledge_n they_o will_v say_v there_o be_v never_o a_o great_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o a_o country_n then_o in_o relieve_v we_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o that_o barbarous_a nation_n he_o must_v either_o confess_v this_o or_o he_o be_v a_o ass_n this_o benefit_n if_o it_o be_v right_o measure_v and_o consider_v read_v over_o the_o scripture_n confer_v benefit_n with_o benefit_n miracle_n with_o miracle_n all_o circumstance_n be_v well_o consider_v you_o shall_v find_v that_o since_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n come_v through_o the_o red_a sea_n there_o have_v not_o be_v a_o great_a to_o what_o end_n deliver_v he_o we_o be_v it_o that_o we_o shall_v provoke_v he_o with_o great_a sin_n look_v since_o the_o fear_n of_o these_o stranger_n past_a what_o sin_n be_v there_o but_o this_o country_n have_v defile_v herself_o with_o it_o see_v you_o not_o slaughter_n in_o great_a measure_n oppression_n murder_n without_o any_o mercy_n see_v you_o not_o all_o law_n and_o equity_n trample_v under_o foot_n and_o brief_o see_v you_o not_o this_o confusion_n rise_v to_o such_o a_o height_n that_o every_o lord_n in_o his_o own_o bound_n be_v a_o king_n what_o sort_n of_o birth_n i_o pray_v you_o shall_v this_o confusion_n bring_v forth_o at_o the_o last_o it_o must_v bring_v forth_o one_o of_o these_o two_o of_o necessity_n and_o take_v heeed_o you_o may_v chance_v to_o see_v it_o except_o the_o lord_n prevent_v it_o either_o the_o supreme_a magistrate_n and_o inferior_a magistrate_n must_v concur_v in_o one_o voice_n to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o this_o confusion_n or_o the_o confusion_n out_o of_o doubt_n shall_v put_v a_o end_n to_o he_o i_o be_o assure_v one_o of_o these_o two_o must_v follow_v for_o the_o weight_n of_o his_o wrath_n which_o hang_v over_o this_o land_n be_v insupportable_a the_o earth_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v this_o birth_n of_o our_o iniquity_n and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o punishment_n as_o i_o have_v often_o say_v the_o earth_n shall_v be_v compel_v to_o spew_v forth_o the_o inhabitant_n ere_o god_n want_v mean_n to_o punish_v as_o this_o be_v true_a in_o the_o country_n in_o general_a so_o it_o be_v as_o true_a in_o this_o city_n in_o particular_a for_o it_o never_o come_v yet_o for_o the_o most_o part_n in_o your_o heart_n to_o thank_v god_n aright_o for_o your_o delivery_n therefore_o the_o lord_n be_v beginning_n to_o let_v you_o see_v that_o he_o can_v raise_v stranger_n man_n who_o have_v the_o heart_n of_o stranger_n among_o ourselves_o he_o have_v mean_n enough_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o own_o bowel_n to_o punish_v this_o country_n suppose_v he_o seek_v not_o stranger_n but_o indeed_o in_o this_o late_a brag_n of_o our_o neighbour_n lord_n he_o desire_v you_o to_o go_v back_o to_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o last_o benefit_n and_o if_o you_o acknowledge_v it_o right_o and_o be_v thankful_a for_o it_o there_o be_v no_o domestic_a force_n you_o need_v to_o regard_v for_o as_o to_o the_o force_n that_o can_v proceed_v any_o way_n from_o that_o man_n you_o know_v it_o and_o sure_o it_o will_v appear_v to_o i_o that_o that_o man_n have_v sell_v himself_o to_o iniquity_n and_o the_o end_n will_v declare_v it_o except_o the_o lord_n prevent_v he_o with_o his_o undeserued_a grace_n which_o i_o desire_v most_o hearty_o although_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n suppose_v there_o be_v peace_n promise_v yet_o stand_v you_o on_o your_o guard_n and_o let_v it_o not_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o your_o misbehaviour_n and_o backwardness_n that_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o liberty_n of_o this_o city_n be_v impair_v in_o any_o wise_a but_o stand_v on_o your_o guard_n that_o as_o this_o city_n have_v be_v a_o terror_n to_o evil_a man_n beforetime_n so_o it_o may_v terrify_v he_o also_o for_o no_o question_n where_o god_n and_o a_o good_a quarrel_n concur_v that_o side_n shall_v have_v the_o upper_a hand_n this_o only_a by_o the_o way_n for_o it_o become_v i_o of_o my_o duty_n to_o maintain_v the_o good_a cause_n and_o to_o instruct_v you_o in_o this_o point_n of_o your_o duty_n the_o second_o thing_n that_o i_o mark_v observation_n you_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n be_v ever_o conjoin_v with_o the_o life_n of_o his_o own_o so_o that_o we_o can_v advance_v god_n gloâ—ie_n but_o we_o shall_v further_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o we_o can_v neglect_v the_o one_o but_o we_o shall_v neglect_v the_o other_o see_v thâ—n_o that_o these_o two_o be_v necessary_o conjoin_v for_o god_n sake_n let_v every_o one_o remember_v to_o set_v forward_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o his_o life_n so_o far_o as_o he_o may_v according_a to_o his_o estate_n and_o calling_n this_o life_n be_v so_o miserable_a in_o itself_o and_o there_o be_v none_o that_o see_v the_o confusion_n of_o this_o country_n to_o grow_v so_o fast_o that_o can_v look_v for_o any_o redress_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o his_o own_o time_n so_o here_o beneath_o be_v no_o comfort_n all_o run_v on_o to_o such_o a_o desolation_n and_o miserable_a confusion_n that_o of_o all_o life_n of_o the_o earth_n our_o life_n be_v most_o miserable_a if_o we_o have_v not_o a_o sight_n of_o a_o better_a for_o all_o joy_n to_o be_v look_v for_o here_o beneath_o be_v take_v away_o well_o i_o leave_v this_o second_o part_n and_o come_v to_o the_o last_o the_o three_o part_n of_o this_o song_n be_v in_o this_o 20._o verse_n which_o be_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a song_n in_o this_o conclusion_n the_o king_n testify_v that_o he_o will_v not_o only_a praise_n god_n for_o the_o present_a for_o the_o benefit_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v but_o he_o make_v a_o solemn_a promise_n that_o so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v he_o will_v never_o forget_v this_o benefit_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n
mirror_n of_o the_o word_n be_v but_o a_o dim_a mirror_n and_o a_o seal_a letter_n to_o all_o man_n as_o isaiah_n call_v it_o it_o can_v profit_v us._n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o seek_v god_n true_o but_o in_o the_o mirror_n of_o his_o own_o word_n and_o spirit_n coniunct_o that_o be_v by_o the_o word_n pierce_v the_o ear_n and_o the_o spirit_n pierce_v the_o heart_n the_o word_n to_o work_v outward_o and_o to_o pierce_v the_o ear_n and_o the_o spirit_n to_o work_v inwardlie_o a_o eye_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o to_o open_v adore_v in_o the_o heart_n where_o this_o coniunct_n and_o join_v work_v be_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n be_v take_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v mollify_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o filthiness_n of_o our_o affection_n be_v mortify_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o soul_n be_v renew_v our_o conscience_n get_v this_o boldness_n that_o with_o joy_n we_o dare_v open_v these_o mouth_n of_o we_o which_o otherwise_o we_o dare_v never_o open_a and_o call_v the_o father_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o father_n this_o heavenly_a revelation_n we_o have_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n coniunct_o and_o still_o the_o more_o we_o get_v of_o the_o spirit_n the_o more_o clear_o we_o see_v he_o and_o the_o better_a know_v we_o our_o god_n then_o let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o matter_n by_o this_o heavenly_a revelation_n of_o god_n by_o his_o word_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o god_n be_v well_o know_v in_o judah_n that_o be_v in_o his_o church_n and_o of_o this_o good_a knowledge_n which_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o faith_n again_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o his_o name_n be_v great_a in_o israel_n that_o be_v that_o his_o name_n be_v great_o praise_v high_o extol_v and_o his_o remembrance_n be_v ever_o continual_o in_o memory_n in_o israel_n place_n by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n here_o god_n himself_o be_v understand_v for_o in_o so_o many_o good_a effect_n as_o god_n utter_v himself_o towards_o his_o church_n as_o many_o name_n he_o give_v to_o himself_o whereby_o he_o may_v be_v praise_v of_o she_o as_o for_o example_n when_o he_o promise_v unto_o his_o church_n free_o grace_v and_o mercy_n his_o church_n give_v he_o a_o name_n and_o call_v he_o merciful_a when_o he_o keep_v his_o promise_n and_o utter_v himself_o a_o faithful_a god_n to_o his_o church_n his_o church_n give_v he_o a_o name_n and_o call_v he_o a_o true_a god_n when_o he_o deliver_v his_o church_n out_o of_o danger_n and_o show_v himself_o a_o mighty_a god_n &_o terrible_a against_o his_o enemy_n the_o church_n give_v he_o a_o name_n and_o call_v he_o a_o potent_a god_n and_o so_o forth_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o effect_n so_o that_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v understand_v here_o god_n himself_o as_o god_n make_v himself_o to_o be_v know_v in_o his_o wonderful_a work_n and_o effect_n then_o to_o take_v up_o the_o doctrine_n of_o this_o first_o benefit_n we_o see_v this_o heavenly_a &_o familiar_a revelation_n of_o god_n only_o and_o no_o other_o thing_n make_v this_o god_n well_o know_v in_o israel_n of_o this_o heavenly_a and_o familiar_a revelation_n spring_v true_a knowledge_n which_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o our_o justify_n faith_n and_o of_o this_o justify_n faith_n &_o benefit_n of_o knowledge_n spring_v a_o continual_a praise_v and_o love_v of_o god_n for_o these_o two_o further_a other_o mutual_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o the_o true_a praise_v of_o god_n god_n be_v well_o know_v in_o judah_n therefore_o his_o name_n be_v great_o praise_v there_o so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o man_n who_o know_v god_n right_o must_v praise_v he_o true_o god_n be_v not_o like_o our_o countryman_n for_o many_o of_o our_o man_n where_o they_o be_v best_a know_v mutual_o they_o be_v worst_a love_v it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o with_o god_n for_o where_o he_o be_v best_o know_v he_o be_v best_o love_v and_o this_o love_n can_v never_o be_v idle_a but_o must_v burst_v forth_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksegiving_n of_o he_o who_o it_o love_v for_o these_o two_o follow_v other_o mutual_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o the_o true_a praise_v of_o god_n now_o let_v we_o see_v application_n and_o let_v we_o turn_v over_o this_o argument_n upon_o ourselves_o and_o see_v if_o the_o consequence_n be_v true_a in_o us._n this_o country_n no_o way_n praise_v god_n nor_o magnify_v his_o name_n and_o therefore_o it_o follow_v he_o be_v never_o well_o know_v here_o his_o name_n be_v not_o great_a in_o scotland_n therefore_o it_o be_v a_o sure_a token_n that_o his_o goodness_n be_v never_o well_o feel_v in_o scotland_n sure_o if_o a_o multitude_n of_o benefit_n may_v have_v move_v we_o to_o have_v alter_v our_o taste_n we_o may_v long_o since_o have_v taste_v the_o sweetness_n if_o a_o multitude_n of_o miracle_n and_o many_o wonder_n may_v have_v make_v he_o to_o have_v be_v know_v among_o we_o there_o be_v more_o show_v to_o we_o and_o more_o wonderful_a than_o ever_o be_v show_v to_o pharaoh_n but_o god_n know_v what_o we_o have_v profit_v both_o in_o our_o knowledge_n and_o in_o our_o feel_n for_o as_o to_o our_o knowledge_n in_o our_o heart_n whatsoever_o we_o profess_v in_o our_o mouth_n for_o all_o that_o be_v come_v and_o go_v we_o be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n ask_v with_o pharaoh_n who_o be_v the_o great_a jehovah_n that_o we_o shall_v obey_v he_o and_o on_o the_o other_o part_n we_o doubt_v as_o much_o of_o his_o son_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n so_o that_o we_o be_v still_o ask_v with_o the_o blindman_n john_n 9_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o i_o say_v if_o marvelous_a or_o wondrous_a work_n may_v have_v move_v we_o to_o know_v &_o praise_v he_o he_o have_v show_v a_o work_n late_o which_o even_o the_o more_o we_o hear_v of_o it_o it_o be_v the_o more_o marvelous_a and_o yet_o i_o be_o assure_v a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o circumstance_n that_o shall_v aggravate_v this_o matter_n be_v not_o as_o yet_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n we_o be_v assemble_v this_o day_n for_o that_o end_n and_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o this_o benefit_n that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v great_a in_o edinborough_n the_o lord_n grant_v that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o in_o some_o measure_n may_v burst_v forth_o in_o thansgiving_n that_o you_o may_v answer_v to_o our_o expectation_n as_o god_n have_v give_v you_o grace_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n accurse_a be_v he_o as_o he_o be_v accurse_v from_o the_o heaven_n that_o present_v himself_o here_o to_o scorn_n god_n that_o come_v here_o and_o bring_v not_o his_o heart_n and_o mind_n ready_a prepare_v in_o some_o measure_n to_o praise_v he_o i_o stand_v not_o here_o upon_o the_o degree_n of_o preparation_n howsoever_o it_o be_v so_o it_o be_v true_a otherwise_o here_o i_o pronounce_v he_o accurse_v from_o the_o heaven_n that_o come_v not_o here_o to_o praise_n god_n in_o some_o measure_n since_o these_o corporal_a sacrifice_n cease_v in_o the_o which_o god_n be_v honour_v there_o be_v no_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n more_o acceptable_a to_o he_o then_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o as_o to_o this_o sacrifice_n thanks_o it_o sanctify_v not_o only_o our_o own_o person_n but_o the_o whole_a creature_n appoint_v to_o the_o use_n of_o our_o person_n for_o that_o which_o be_v true_a in_o meat_n and_o drink_v be_v true_a in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o creature_n of_o god_n you_o see_v by_o your_o experience_n daily_o that_o your_o meat_n and_o drink_n be_v make_v wholesome_a to_o your_o nourishment_n by_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n after_o dinner_n and_o supper_n and_o so_o oft_o as_o you_o refresh_v your_o body_n this_o that_o be_v true_a in_o these_o creature_n be_v true_a in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o god_n so_o this_o proposition_n abide_v firm_a thankfulness_n to_o god_n sanctify_v the_o whole_a benefit_n of_o god_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o a_o good_a conscience_n must_v praise_v god_n in_o some_o measure_n a_o good_a conscience_n can_v cast_v off_o the_o memory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o benefit_n altogether_o but_o in_o some_o measure_n it_o must_v praise_v he_o therefore_o that_o we_o may_v possess_v this_o great_a work_n and_o benefit_n of_o our_o delivery_n in_o the_o mercy_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o with_o his_o blessing_n in_o a_o good_a conscience_n let_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n give_v he_o praise_v therefore_o sure_o the_o long_o you_o look_v in_o this_o benefit_n and_o the_o more_o you_o weigh_v it_o
you_o will_v find_v it_o the_o more_o worthy_a of_o praise_n i_o be_o sorry_a in_o my_o heart_n that_o our_o disposition_n be_v so_o evil_a that_o we_o can_v praise_v he_o as_o we_o will_v yet_o howsoever_o it_o be_v that_o we_o can_v do_v it_o as_o we_o will_v let_v we_o do_v it_o as_o we_o may_v according_a to_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v grant_v to_o every_o one_o of_o us._n and_o for_o this_o default_n that_o be_v in_o we_o let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o desire_v pardon_n prayer_n follow_v i_o after_o this_o manner_n lord_n be_v merciful_a to_o our_o unprepared_a heart_n lord_n behold_v we_o in_o the_o righteous_a merit_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o suffer_v not_o this_o evil_a disposition_n of_o we_o to_o be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o the_o second_o delivery_n if_o peradventure_o that_o balaak_n with_o his_o priest_n balaam_n make_v the_o second_o assault_n but_o lord_n in_o thy_o mercy_n sanctify_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o to_o all_o thy_o holy_a use_n that_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n may_v cover_v we_o and_o be_v environ_v therewith_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v naked_a let_v the_o fury_n and_o rage_n of_o the_o enemy_n assail_v when_o he_o please_v let_v we_o i_o say_v after_o this_o manner_n be_v thankful_a to_o god_n and_o sure_o the_o thankful_a memory_n of_o this_o benefit_n shall_v be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o purchase_v the_o second_o delivery_n in_o case_n as_o i_o have_v say_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n be_v possess_v with_o that_o restless_a spirit_n of_o the_o devil_n make_v the_o second_o assault_n thus_o far_o concern_v the_o first_o benefit_n the_o second_o benefit_n whereby_o he_o show_v himself_o gracious_a to_o his_o people_n follow_v in_o the_o second_o verse_n to_o wit_n people_n he_o make_v his_o residence_n with_o they_o he_o dwell_v at_o shalem_n as_o his_o tabernacle_n place_v in_o zion_n do_v testify_v he_o dwell_v at_o jerusalem_n which_o at_o that_o time_n be_v call_v shalem_n where_o his_o tabernacle_n be_v place_v this_o dwell_n of_o god_n with_o his_o church_n be_v the_o second_o benefit_n wherein_o he_o show_v himself_o gracious_a to_o she_o for_o suppose_v it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o majesty_n of_o our_o god_n replenish_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_v every_o where_o yet_o it_o be_v as_o true_a that_o this_o god_n of_o we_o dwell_v not_o every_o where_o for_o he_o dwell_v only_o in_o his_o church_n and_o among_o his_o faithful_a for_o the_o lord_n be_v far_o off_o continual_o from_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a as_o the_o apostle_n say_v therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v as_o yet_o his_o residence_n and_o dwelling_n to_o be_v in_o zion_n he_o dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o his_o own_o people_n of_o old_a he_o give_v they_o ensign_n of_o his_o visible_a presence_n as_o be_v the_o tabernacle_n the_o ark_n as_o type_n and_o ceremony_n which_o be_v seat_n of_o his_o oracle_n and_o give_v many_o miracle_n and_o wonder_n for_o the_o confirm_v of_o his_o presence_n now_o it_o have_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o translate_v his_o tabernacle_n from_o the_o jew_n to_o we_o and_o to_o set_v down_o the_o ensign_n of_o his_o presence_n among_o we_o such_o as_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n as_o you_o hear_v it_o this_o day_n the_o minister_a of_o his_o sacrament_n as_o you_o see_v this_o day_n and_o the_o exercise_n of_o discipline_n as_o we_o have_v at_o this_o time_n these_o be_v the_o visible_a ensign_n of_o his_o presence_n whereby_o your_o sense_n be_v inform_v that_o the_o invisible_a god_n dwell_v here_o he_o make_v his_o residence_n proper_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o faithful_a man_n and_o woman_n and_o the_o lord_n dwell_v in_o his_o saint_n two_o manner_n of_o way_n to_o wit_n by_o faith_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n it_o be_v by_o the_o benefit_n of_o faith_n &_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o we_o become_v the_o church_n of_o god_n temple_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n and_o domestics_n of_o heaven_n for_o by_o this_o faith_n our_o heart_n as_o peter_n speak_v act._n 15._o be_v purify_v whereby_o christ_n jesus_n may_v have_v residence_n in_o they_o and_o as_o ephes._n 3.17_o whereby_o christ_n may_v dwell_v in_o us._n by_o the_o same_o faith_n again_o we_o be_v build_v on_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n that_o we_o may_v be_v a_o habitation_n to_o god_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n as_o in_o the_o last_o verse_n ephes_n 2._o then_o i_o say_v if_o the_o lord_n dwell_v in_o his_o saint_n by_o these_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n by_o faith_n and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o dwell_v not_o substantial_o in_o his_o saint_n but_o he_o dwell_v so_o only_o in_o his_o own_o son_n for_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v in_o he_o corporal_o by_o faith_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n therefore_o he_o make_v his_o residence_n with_o you_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n he_o testify_v his_o presence_n here_o application_n and_o sure_o more_o and_o great_a promise_n jerusalem_n have_v never_o then_o this_o church_n of_o we_o have_v more_o notable_a testimony_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o mighty_a deliverance_n judah_n have_v never_o then_o we_o have_v and_o god_n dwell_v never_o in_o no_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n at_o least_o since_o the_o gospel_n begin_v so_o long_o in_o such_o sincerity_n and_o purity_n without_o error_n or_o heresy_n as_o he_o have_v do_v with_o us._n so_o that_o if_o there_o be_v any_o nation_n under_o the_o sun_n bind_v to_o praise_n god_n we_o be_v chief_o bind_v and_o of_o all_o nation_n we_o must_v be_v most_o ungrate_a if_o his_o name_n be_v not_o great_a among_o us._n but_o when_o i_o look_v to_o the_o horrible_a ingratitude_n answer_v to_o this_o obligation_n i_o can_v promise_v a_o continuance_n of_o this_o light_n and_o presence_n for_o will_v you_o look_v unto_o our_o answer_v in_o our_o life_n the_o great_a man_n in_o this_o country_n be_v become_v companion_n to_o the_o eve_n and_o pirate_n oppressor_n and_o manifest_a blasphemer_n of_o god_n and_o man_n you_o see_v murder_n oppression_n and_o bloodshed_n be_v the_o only_a thing_n that_o they_o shoot_v and_o mark_v at_o as_o to_o the_o simple_a sort_n of_o people_n the_o profane_a multitude_n they_o be_v altogether_o godless_a there_o be_v not_o such_o a_o thing_n in_o they_o as_o a_o natural_a light_n whereby_o they_o may_v see_v god_n in_o his_o work_n much_o less_o the_o supernatural_a as_o to_o the_o great_a part_n of_o our_o priest_n our_o minister_n their_o mouth_n have_v lose_v the_o truth_n and_o their_o person_n have_v lose_v their_o reverence_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v they_o contemptible_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o by_o reason_n they_o have_v forget_v to_o give_v he_o his_o due_a reverence_n he_o have_v take_v their_o reverence_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n well_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o weary_a and_o trouble_v himself_o perpetual_o as_o he_o have_v do_v these_o many_o year_n past_a in_o offer_v pearl_n to_o filthy_a swine_n to_o cur_n and_o to_o dog_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v weary_v himself_o still_o but_o at_o the_o last_o see_v there_o be_v no_o estate_n of_o life_n that_o testify_v any_o true_a love_n to_o his_o truth_n therefore_o it_o be_v as_o you_o see_v the_o most_o part_n of_o this_o country_n be_v give_v over_o already_o to_o a_o strange_a delusion_n because_o they_o will_v not_o receive_v his_o son_n when_o he_o be_v offer_v therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v they_o over_o to_o a_o strange_a delusion_n and_o to_o what_o i_o pray_v you_o even_o to_o prefer_v the_o leaven_n of_o the_o pharisy_n and_o dregs_n of_o papistry_n to_o the_o wholesome_a and_o bless_a word_n of_o truth_n and_o shall_v this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o these_o plague_n no_o but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o truth_n their_o body_n shall_v be_v plague_v also_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o you_o all_o whosoever_o they_o be_v that_o have_v make_v foul_a defection_n from_o that_o bless_a truth_n and_o upon_o this_o we_o have_v also_o a_o petition_n in_o the_o second_o place_n to_o crave_v of_o god_n as_o in_o the_o first_o place_n prayer_n to_o crave_v that_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o great_a mercy_n in_o time_n will_v prevent_v this_o utter_a extermination_n which_o this_o great_a confusion_n both_o in_o church_n and_o policy_n so_o terrible_o threaten_v and_o portend_v for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o thing_n can_v ever_o stand_v still_o in_o this_o estate_n but_o of_o necessity_n either_o the_o magistrate_n and_o in_o special_a the_o supreme_a magistrate_n must_v put_v to_o his_o hand_n and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o this_o confusion_n or_o else_o this_o
confusion_n shall_v make_v a_o end_n of_o he_o therefore_o yet_o i_o say_v join_v your_o prayer_n with_o i_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v prevent_v this_o extermine_n &_o confusion_n threaten_v and_o give_v he_o grace_n and_o a_o incline_a will_n to_o make_v his_o soul_n free_a of_o the_o iniquity_n of_o his_o noble_n thus_o far_o concern_v the_o second_o benefit_n now_o in_o the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n which_o begin_v at_o the_o three_o verse_n he_o praise_v god_n for_o a_o singular_a deliverance_n which_o he_o have_v grant_v to_o his_o church_n for_o a_o deliverance_n in_o the_o which_o he_o show_v himself_o more_o then_o wonderful_a a_o deliverance_n accomplish_v by_o his_o own_o power_n and_o force_n without_o the_o help_n or_o aid_v of_o any_o creature_n a_o deliverance_n in_o the_o which_o he_o show_v himself_o a_o mighty_a preserver_n of_o his_o own_o and_o a_o terrible_a judge_n to_o the_o enemy_n what_o deliverance_n it_o be_v in_o particular_a he_o express_v not_o i_o agree_v well_o to_o think_v it_o the_o same_o deliverance_n which_o be_v purchase_v against_o senacherib_n i_o will_v not_o insist_v in_o the_o particular_a but_o if_o you_o take_v it_o to_o be_v so_o you_o shall_v take_v it_o well_o division_n he_o keep_v this_o order_n in_o set_v down_o this_o wonderful_a deliverance_n first_o in_o the_o three_o verse_n he_o set_v down_o the_o overthrow_n general_o together_o with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o place_n where_o this_o overthrow_n be_v do_v in_o the_o 4._o verse_n he_o amplifi_v this_o deed_n and_o by_o way_n of_o comparison_n he_o enlarge_v it_o and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o more_o pithy_a he_o turn_v his_o speech_n to_o god_n in_o the_o 5._o and_o 6._o verse_n he_o set_v down_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o victory_n more_o particular_o and_o he_o let_v we_o see_v in_o the_o same_o verse_n how_o easy_o god_n do_v it_o and_o in_o the_o 7._o verse_n he_o be_v ravish_v in_o admiration_n of_o the_o work_n and_o he_o burst_v forth_o into_o that_o grave_a sentence_n thou_o even_o thou_o be_v terrible_a etc._n etc._n to_o come_v back_o then_o to_o the_o three_o verse_n in_o it_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n first_o he_o set_v down_o the_o overthrow_n general_o and_o he_o note_v the_o place_n next_o where_o the_o overthrow_n be_v do_v as_o to_o this_o overthrow_n he_o say_v he_o break_v their_o bow_n and_o their_o arrow_n their_o shield_n and_o their_o battle_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v in_o one_o word_n he_o utter_o overthrow_v the_o enemy_n &_o put_v they_o to_o flight_n he_o make_v they_o to_o leave_v all_o their_o armour_n behind_o they_o that_o come_v to_o invade_v his_o dwell_a place_n for_o the_o break_n of_o the_o armour_n have_v serve_v to_o little_a purpose_n except_o he_o have_v break_v the_o man_n also_o that_o manage_v the_o armour_n and_o therefore_o by_o that_o accustom_a figure_n he_o understand_v by_o the_o break_n of_o the_o armour_n the_o break_n of_o all_o they_o that_o do_v bear_v the_o armour_n as_o to_o the_o place_n where_o this_o overthrow_n be_v do_v he_o note_v it_o in_o the_o first_o word_n by_o a_o adverbe_n of_o place_n pointing_z it_o out_o as_o it_o be_v by_o his_o finger_n where_o be_v it_o do_v it_o be_v do_v where_o god_n dwell_v where_o he_o make_v his_o residence_n at_o salem_n which_o be_v jerusalem_n he_o testify_v to_o his_o own_o people_n and_o bare_a senacherib_n witness_v that_o he_o dwell_v there_o there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o will_v suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o his_o dwell_a place_n willing_o these_o man_n to_o wit_n the_o king_n of_o ashur_n and_o his_o complice_n come_v to_o cast_v out_o god_n out_o of_o his_o dwell_a place_n but_o he_o stand_v to_o the_o defence_n of_o his_o own_o house_n &_o show_v they_o that_o he_o will_v not_o remove_v for_o their_o pleasure_n for_o the_o church_n then_o and_o the_o church_n now_o have_v find_v in_o experience_n that_o there_o be_v no_o external_a force_n in_o the_o world_n able_a to_o dislodge_v god_n against_o his_o will_n nor_o make_v he_o to_o change_v his_o dwell_a place_n if_o we_o dislodge_v he_o not_o ourselves_o if_o they_o have_v not_o cast_v he_o out_o by_o their_o action_n he_o have_v never_o be_v dislodge_v so_o long_o as_o the_o jew_n leave_v he_o a_o clean_a footstep_n to_o remain_v in_o so_o long_o he_o dwell_v and_o lodge_v with_o they_o but_o from_o time_n all_o be_v defile_v therefore_o as_o you_o have_v hear_v sometime_o from_o this_o place_n and_o may_v read_v in_o that_o 9.10_o and_o 11._o of_o ezechiel_n at_o last_o he_o be_v compel_v to_o take_v his_o leave_n how_o loath_a he_o be_v to_o depart_v his_o many_o good-night_n his_o many_o rest_n which_o be_v there_o set_v down_o do_v clear_o testify_v i_o think_v between_o the_o cherubim_n and_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n he_o make_v four_o rest_n as_o you_o have_v in_o that_o prophecy_n of_o ezechiel_n and_o all_o to_o testify_v how_o loath_a he_o be_v to_o depart_v and_o how_o ready_a he_o be_v to_o abide_v if_o they_o have_v turn_v unto_o he_o but_o they_o turn_v not_o unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o he_o depart_v thus_o far_o concern_v the_o text_n now_o if_o we_o shall_v compare_v delivery_n with_o delivery_n application_n and_o compare_v like_a with_o like_a it_o be_v common_o question_v already_o and_o will_v be_v question_v till_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n where_o be_v yonder_o great_a overthrow_n give_v and_o in_o what_o place_n be_v yonder_o navy_n destroy_v it_o will_v be_v answer_v again_o and_o i_o be_o assure_v it_o be_v answer_v already_o this_o navy_n be_v destroy_v about_o the_o coast_n of_o the_o lord_n own_o dwell_a place_n where_o he_o make_v his_o residence_n they_o come_v to_o invade_v his_o own_o isle_n &_o to_o cast_v he_o out_o of_o his_o possession_n and_o what_o do_v he_o he_o show_v they_o to_o their_o own_o cost_n that_o he_o will_v not_o remove_v neither_o for_o the_o pope_n nor_o spaniard_n pleasure_n and_o sure_o if_o we_o have_v not_o the_o fault_n ourselves_o he_o will_v never_o remove_v what_o glory_n what_o pre-eminence_n what_o comfort_n what_o dignity_n we_o have_v by_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n i_o think_v it_o be_v never_o well_o know_v of_o we_o and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o but_o this_o singular_a comfort_n which_o as_o yet_o appear_v never_o to_o have_v enter_v into_o your_o heart_n i_o think_v the_o very_a commodity_n beside_o the_o glory_n which_o we_o have_v of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n shall_v move_v we_o much_o and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o glory_n and_o dignity_n that_o we_o have_v by_o he_o we_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o remain_v among_o us._n god_n that_o thing_n which_o no_o external_a force_n be_v able_a to_o bring_v about_o we_o by_o our_o filthy_a and_o wicked_a line_n be_v like_a to_o bring_v to_o pass_v look_v all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o country_n be_v there_o a_o clean_a place_n wherein_o he_o may_v make_v his_o residence_n and_o his_o rest_n without_o the_o cry_n and_o lamentable_a voice_n of_o terrible_a murder_n oppression_n and_o blood_n where_o shall_v he_o make_v his_o residence_n where_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v dislodge_v by_o blasphemy_n alas_o this_o be_v over_o rife_o among_o man_n who_o we_o will_v otherwise_o account_v good_a man_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o he_o to_o make_v his_o residence_n among_o a_o people_n that_o be_v altogether_o unclean_a he_o must_v have_v a_o clean_a chamber_n to_o rest_v in_o at_o the_o least_o if_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v altogether_o unclean_a he_o can_v have_v no_o abode_n here_o o_o then_o what_o be_v the_o remedy_n of_o this_o and_o how_o shall_v this_o matter_n be_v help_v for_o if_o he_o depart_v we_o lose_v all_o there_o be_v no_o other_o remedy_n but_o to_o prepare_v a_o lodging_n for_o his_o remain_v and_o how_o shall_v this_o be_v i_o will_v tell_v you_o look_v how_o much_o more_o excellent_a our_o god_n and_o his_o bless_a spirit_n be_v then_o any_o monarch_n or_o prince_n in_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o careful_a that_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n may_v be_v clean_a and_o holy_a for_o his_o remain_v let_v not_o our_o heart_n be_v a_o closet_n and_o a_o dunghill_n of_o all_o corruption_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o he_o to_o dwell_v there_o for_o the_o bless_a spirit_n of_o god_n can_v rest_v but_o in_o a_o clean_a place_n then_o i_o say_v look_v what_o reverence_n thou_o bear_v to_o earthly_a man_n for_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n of_o a_o prince_n shall_v strike_v thou_o with_o such_o fear_n that_o the_o reverence_n thou_o bear_v to_o he_o will_v make_v thou_o not_o only_o to_o compose_v thy_o
gesture_n but_o so_o to_o temper_v thy_o talk_n that_o thy_o tongue_n utter_v neither_o evil_a nor_o filthy_a communication_n and_o have_v the_o reverence_n of_o man_n suppose_v he_o be_v at_o odds_o with_o thou_o such_o force_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o mighty_a god_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n not_o be_v near_o by_o thou_o as_o common_o prince_n be_v but_o within_o thy_o heart_n and_o mind_n make_v thou_o greedy_a and_o earnest_a to_o take_v order_n with_o thy_o cogitation_n and_o affection_n that_o the_o wickedness_n of_o they_o dislodge_v he_o not_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n can_v dwell_v where_o he_o have_v so_o great_a molestation_n for_o when_o the_o heart_n be_v continual_o set_v on_o mischief_n what_o rest_n can_v there_o be_v for_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n therefore_o take_v up_o thyself_o in_o time_n and_o desire_v of_o god_n with_o i_o as_o i_o be_o to_o desire_v in_o this_o last_o point_n and_o what_o be_v that_o that_o i_o have_v to_o desire_v i_o have_v to_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v show_v himself_o present_a continual_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o the_o majesty_n of_o his_o presence_n may_v make_v we_o to_o have_v a_o regard_n to_o our_o cogitation_n and_o affection_n i_o wish_v that_o his_o bless_a spirit_n will_v so_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n and_o affection_n that_o he_o may_v rest_v in_o our_o soul_n quiet_o without_o molestation_n every_o one_o of_o you_o all_o in_o this_o three_o point_n desire_v for_o the_o mortify_n of_o your_o lust_n and_o affection_n that_o he_o may_v make_v his_o residence_n in_o you_o and_o pray_v for_o a_o eye_n to_o see_v his_o glorious_a presence_n that_o the_o sight_n thereof_o may_v make_v you_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n and_o this_o be_v do_v you_o shall_v keep_v god_n with_o you_o otherwise_o if_o this_o be_v not_o do_v adieu_n with_o god_n thus_o far_o concern_v our_o three_o verse_n as_o to_o the_o 4._o verse_n you_o see_v in_o it_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v this_o matter_n yet_o but_o he_o amplifi_v this_o matter_n and_o set_v out_o this_o great_a work_n by_o way_n and_o form_n of_o a_o comparison_n and_o he_o address_v his_o speech_n to_o god_n even_o as_o if_o he_o see_v he_o before_o he_o and_o he_o say_v thou_o be_v more_o puissant_a bright_a and_o glorious_a than_o the_o mountain_n of_o prey_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v thou_o be_v more_o glorious_a and_o mighty_a than_o the_o great_a king_n or_o monarch_n of_o the_o earth_n thou_o have_v not_o a_o match_n in_o majesty_n nor_o a_o fellow_n in_o dignity_n thou_o have_v no_o match_n in_o power_n nor_o in_o glory_n prey_n by_o the_o mountain_n of_o prey_n he_o understand_v here_o no_o question_n the_o high_a moutaine_n and_o it_o be_v very_o easy_a for_o you_o to_o know_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o high_a mountain_n by_o they_o he_o understand_v the_o great_a king_n and_o kingdom_n in_o the_o earth_n i_o say_v by_o the_o mountain_n of_o prey_n he_o understand_v the_o high_a mountain_n and_o why_o by_o reason_n the_o beast_n of_o prey_n hunt_v by_o dog_n or_o sleight_n of_o the_o hunter_n they_o have_v recouse_n to_o the_o high_a place_n for_o their_o safeguard_n so_o by_o reason_n that_o the_o ravenous_a beast_n betake_v they_o to_o these_o high_a mountain_n and_o inaccessible_a place_n i_o think_v here_o by_o the_o mountain_n of_o prey_n be_v understand_v the_o high_a mountain_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o this_o there_o be_v no_o king_n nor_o kingdom_n in_o the_o earth_n that_o may_v come_v near_o in_o power_n and_o majesty_n to_o our_o great_a king_n if_o this_o be_v â—rue_a that_o no_o king_n oâ—_n monarch_n may_v come_v near_o in_o majesty_n to_o our_o great_a god_n jehova_n this_o also_o must_v be_v true_a he_o that_o have_v god_n with_o he_o have_v help_n enough_o this_o also_o must_v be_v true_a if_o we_o keep_v god_n on_o our_o side_n there_o be_v no_o counsel_n force_n policy_n nor_o endeavour_n suppose_v all_o these_o four_o excel_v in_o the_o enemy_n can_v prevail_v against_o his_o church_n this_o balak_n the_o king_n of_o moab_n know_v well_o that_o so_o long_o as_o god_n stand_v by_o his_o people_n his_o people_n be_v invincible_a and_o therefore_o as_o you_o have_v there_o in_o that_o history_n he_o take_v consultation_n with_o his_o neighbour_n the_o midianite_n and_o advise_v with_o they_o what_o shall_v be_v best_a and_o sure_o he_o take_v a_o right_a consultation_n they_o conclude_v that_o except_o god_n be_v corrupt_v it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o get_v victory_n over_o they_o and_o therefore_o he_o compass_v to_o get_v god_n to_o be_v corrupt_v and_o how_o he_o address_v he_o to_o corrupt_v balaam_n think_v that_o way_n god_n shall_v lie_v by_o also_o by_o reason_n balaam_n be_v count_v to_o be_v his_o prophet_n and_o so_o come_v to_o his_o purpose_n indeed_o if_o god_n have_v be_v corrupt_v from_o his_o people_n as_o balaam_n be_v he_o have_v attain_v to_o his_o purpose_n but_o see_v god_n stand_v by_o his_o people_n alhough_o his_o prophet_n disappoint_v they_o yet_o the_o people_n be_v preserve_v lesson_n then_o i_o say_v the_o lesson_n be_v only_o this_o keep_v god_n well_o on_o our_o side_n for_o if_o we_o keep_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n let_v the_o enemy_n assail_v we_o when_o he_o will_v he_o shall_v find_v ever_o more_o with_o we_o then_o with_o they_o god_n can_v be_v keep_v except_o there_o be_v another_o kind_n of_o reformation_n than_o i_o see_v appear_v yet_o i_o have_v speak_v already_o enough_o of_o this_o and_o therefore_o i_o go_v forward_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o 4._o verse_n in_o the_o 5._o and_o 6._o verse_n he_o set_v down_o more_o particular_o obtain_v the_o manner_n how_o this_o victory_n be_v obtain_v by_o god_n after_o what_o sort_n &_o how_o easy_o he_o overcome_v these_o great_a enemy_n as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o victory_n it_o stand_v in_o two_o sort_n according_a to_o two_o kind_n of_o enemy_n that_o be_v in_o the_o army_n there_o be_v one_o sort_n of_o great_a and_o mighty_a man_n who_o be_v prince_n and_o ruler_n of_o the_o army_n there_o be_v another_o of_o inferior_a rank_n and_o estate_n who_o be_v count_v the_o valiant_a man_n of_o courage_n and_o strong_a man_n of_o the_o army_n against_o both_o these_o sort_n he_o use_v two_o sort_n of_o mean_n to_o obtain_v the_o victory_n and_o first_o in_o the_o 5._o verse_n he_o set_v upon_o the_o man_n of_o courage_n who_o be_v puff_v up_o in_o the_o conceit_n of_o their_o own_o strength_n and_o valiantness_n and_o what_o do_v he_o with_o they_o he_o strike_v such_o a_o fear_n in_o they_o whereby_o he_o spoil_v &_o pull_v from_o they_o both_o wit_n and_o strength_n he_o spoil_v they_o of_o heart_n and_o hand_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o their_o wit_n and_o strength_n serve_v they_o to_o no_o more_o use_n then_o if_o they_o have_v be_v asleep_a their_o hand_n which_o they_o boast_v of_o so_o much_o the_o night_n before_o serve_v they_o to_o no_o better_a service_n than_o if_o they_o have_v be_v cut_v off_o these_o man_n by_o flight_n escape_v they_o leave_v their_o armour_n &_o all_o behind_o they_o and_o they_o that_o be_v swift_a think_v they_o to_o have_v the_o great_a vantage_n this_o work_n than_o be_v wrought_v by_o a_o terrible_a fear_n which_o he_o strike_v into_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n as_o to_o the_o other_o sort_n they_o fight_v on_o horse_n and_o chariot_n and_o these_o be_v the_o great_a man_n the_o prince_n and_o ruler_n of_o the_o army_n the_o mean_n that_o he_o use_v against_o these_o be_v tell_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 6._o verse_n he_o strike_v they_o with_o a_o deadly_a sleep_n with_o such_o a_o sleep_n that_o the_o rider_n be_v as_o dead_a as_o the_o chariot_n i_o will_v not_o insist_v the_o chariot_n be_v here_o place_v for_o the_o rider_n by_o the_o same_o figure_n whereof_o we_o speak_v before_o thus_o far_o concern_v the_o manner_n as_o to_o the_o other_o thing_n how_o easy_o he_o bring_v this_o about_o he_o let_v we_o see_v it_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o 6._o verse_n all_o this_o be_v do_v at_o his_o rebuke_n all_o this_o great_a overthrow_n cost_v he_o but_o a_o word_n there_o be_v no_o matter_n to_o weary_v he_o here_o nor_o to_o make_v any_o trouble_n to_o he_o there_o be_v be_v no_o more_o desire_v in_o it_o but_o only_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n rebuke_v the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o rebuke_v when_o he_o punish_v for_o the_o rebuke_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v continual_o effectual_a he_o make_v not_o a_o proffer_n against_o his_o enemy_n but_o he_o lay_v on_o also_o so_o the_o word_n and_o
light_n this_o spiritual_a light_n be_v so_o proper_a to_o the_o church_n that_o it_o discern_v she_o from_o all_o false_a church_n upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v faith_n which_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o this_o light_n appertain_v not_o unto_o all_o but_o this_o gift_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o very_a light_n which_o be_v give_v to_o those_o who_o before_o all_o eternity_n be_v appoint_v for_o salvation_n this_o special_a revelation_n be_v not_o obtain_v or_o purchase_v by_o any_o natural_a force_n for_o so_o it_o be_v common_a to_o all_o man_n it_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o natural_a wit_n or_o understanding_n for_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n can_v know_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o god_n yea_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o great_a enemy_n to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o wit_n of_o the_o world_n esteem_v the_o wit_n of_o god_n to_o be_v plain_a foolishness_n this_o light_n be_v not_o get_v by_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o work_n of_o god_n or_o by_o look_v upon_o this_o great_a universe_n we_o get_v a_o light_n indeed_o by_o look_v on_o the_o work_n of_o god_n but_o this_o light_n conveigh_v we_o not_o a_o far_o off_o we_o lose_v it_o in_o the_o threshold_n in_o the_o very_a entry_n it_o be_v choke_v by_o our_o affection_n and_o the_o vile_a appetite_n that_o be_v in_o we_o do_v choke_v it_o now_o we_o get_v not_o this_o supernatural_a light_n only_o by_o the_o outward_a ministry_n of_o the_o word_n no_o sever_v i_o the_o spirit_n from_o the_o word_n the_o word_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o minister_n of_o death_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o a_o slay_a letter_n it_o serve_v for_o nothing_o but_o to_o be_v a_o further_a testimony_n of_o my_o just_a condemnation_n therefore_o this_o heavenly_a light_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v heir_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v purchase_v by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n joinct_o by_o the_o word_n strike_v and_o pierce_v the_o ear_n outward_o and_o the_o spirit_n penetrate_v the_o heart_n inward_o so_o where_o these_o two_o be_v conjoin_v that_o heavenly_a light_n be_v wrought_v and_o it_o be_v a_o earnest-pennie_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o this_o light_n and_o revelation_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o god_n be_v well_o know_v in_o judah_n that_o be_v in_o his_o own_o church_n and_o of_o this_o knowledge_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o his_o name_n be_v great_a in_o israel_n that_o be_v his_o praise_n be_v high_o extol_v and_o his_o name_n renown_v among_o all_o they_o that_o know_v he_o right_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v understand_v god_n himself_o as_o he_o make_v himself_o know_v in_o the_o wonderful_a work_n which_o he_o work_v as_o when_o he_o have_v mercy_n on_o his_o church_n he_o be_v call_v a_o merciful_a god_n when_o he_o keep_v his_o promise_n he_o be_v call_v a_o true_a god_n when_o he_o deliver_v she_o mighty_o he_o be_v call_v a_o potent_a god_n and_o so_o as_o many_o work_n as_o he_o work_v so_o many_o name_n he_o have_v now_o of_o this_o revelation_n come_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n for_o except_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n take_v away_o the_o ignorance_n of_o our_o heart_n it_o be_v as_o impossible_a for_o i_o to_o know_v god_n right_o as_o the_o dumb_a element_n except_o this_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n which_o stick_v so_o fast_o unto_o our_o heart_n be_v take_v off_o that_o in_o time_n the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n may_v be_v reverence_v there_o remain_v no_o further_a sight_n than_o serve_v unto_o our_o eternal_a condemnation_n therefore_o the_o spirit_n must_v concur_v mighty_o to_o take_v off_o this_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n that_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v renew_v we_o may_v begin_v to_o be_v new_a creature_n in_o christ_n jesus_n of_o this_o knowledge_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o god_n be_v reverence_v and_o his_o praise_n be_v sound_v for_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o these_o who_o know_v god_n aright_o but_o they_o must_v praise_v he_o and_o reverence_v his_o name_n god_n be_v not_o like_o the_o great_a man_n of_o this_o country_n for_o they_o where_o they_o be_v best_a know_v there_o be_v worst_a love_v but_o god_n by_o the_o contrary_a where_o he_o be_v best_o know_v he_o be_v best_o love_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n can_v never_o be_v idle_a but_o it_o must_v burst_v forth_o into_o his_o praise_n so_o these_o two_o be_v join_v together_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n bring_v knowledge_n which_o knowledge_n be_v helpefull_a to_o faith_n and_o true_a faith_n ever_o praise_v god_n then_o examine_v your_o knowledge_n from_o the_o effect_n the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o see_v whether_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v in_o this_o country_n or_o not_o this_o conclusion_n must_v hold_v fast_o where_o god_n be_v high_o praise_v he_o be_v well_o know_v and_o the_o contrary_n must_v hold_v as_o fast_o where_o god_n be_v no_o way_n praise_v he_o be_v not_o know_v there_o assume_v now_o but_o so_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v no_o way_n praise_v in_o this_o country_n therefore_o he_o be_v never_o well_o know_v of_o we_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n be_v never_o well_o taste_v of_o us._n and_o sure_o if_o multitude_n of_o benefit_n or_o multitude_n of_o miracle_n may_v have_v make_v god_n know_v to_o we_o we_o have_v have_v our_o large_a part_n yea_o to_o omit_v all_o the_o rest_n i_o think_v though_o there_o be_v no_o more_o but_o this_o delivery_n past_a it_o be_v a_o sufficient_a argument_n to_o move_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o creature_n to_o praise_v his_o name_n but_o such_o be_v our_o horrible_a ingratitude_n that_o for_o lack_v of_o praise_n we_o bring_v not_o only_o a_o curse_n upon_o the_o benefit_n but_o a_o curse_n upon_o our_o own_o person_n and_o therefore_o my_o exhortation_n be_v now_o as_o then_o that_o with_o such_o heart_n as_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o sound_v his_o praise_n for_o this_o great_a delivery_n the_o thankful_a memory_n of_o this_o last_o benefit_n shall_v be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o purchase_v the_o next_o therefore_o with_o thankful_a heart_n let_v we_o praise_v he_o and_o where_o they_o be_v not_o so_o dispose_v as_o the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o benefit_n require_v let_v we_o beg_v mercy_n for_o our_o evil_n dispose_v heart_n let_v we_o desire_v pardon_n for_o our_o unprepared_a heart_n and_o wish_v that_o it_o will_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v they_o further_o and_o further_o to_o his_o own_o praise_n that_o be_v cover_v with_o his_o merciful_a protection_n we_o may_v at_o all_o time_n rest_v under_o his_o wing_n and_o safeguard_n so_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o assail_v the_o enemy_n when_o he_o please_v thus_o far_o for_o the_o first_o benefit_n the_o second_o benefit_n wherein_o the_o lord_n show_v himself_o gracious_a towards_o his_o people_n be_v this_o he_o make_v his_o residence_n with_o this_o people_n which_o he_o do_v with_o no_o other_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o take_v his_o abide_n at_o shalem_n as_o the_o token_n and_o ensign_n of_o his_o presence_n do_v testify_v god_n make_v his_o residence_n with_o no_o sort_n of_o people_n in_o the_o earth_n but_o with_o his_o church_n he_o have_v espy_v out_o and_o select_v to_o himself_o a_o people_n among_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o with_o they_o he_o have_v make_v his_o residence_n it_o be_v no_o strange_a language_n to_o say_v that_o god_n have_v choose_v a_o people_n to_o himself_o and_o do_v make_v his_o residence_n with_o such_o a_o people_n for_o albeit_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n fill_v and_o replenish_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o his_o power_n reach_v every_o where_o yet_o be_v it_o as_o true_a our_o god_n dwell_v every_o where_o he_o have_v select_v a_o sort_n of_o people_n &_o a_o number_n of_o person_n with_o who_o he_o make_v his_o residence_n and_o among_o all_o nation_n he_o select_v this_o nation_n of_o the_o jew_n unto_o who_o he_o give_v the_o visible_a ensign_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o in_o who_o heart_n he_o dwell_v now_o it_o have_v please_v he_o in_o mercy_n to_o translate_v his_o tabernacle_n &_o to_o make_v his_o residence_n with_o we_o and_o he_o have_v choose_v a_o few_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o this_o country_n where_o he_o have_v begin_v his_o dwell_a place_n for_o god_n dwell_v now_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o his_o own_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o sure_o so_o he_o have_v dwell_v with_o we_o these_o 30._o year_n and_o in_o such_o purity_n that_o he_o have_v not_o do_v the_o like_a with_o any_o nation_n in_o the_o earth_n he_o have_v
end_n that_o he_o may_v draw_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n to_o repentance_n and_o now_o see_v they_o have_v abuse_v the_o time_n of_o his_o sit_v he_o be_v even_o at_o the_o rise_n and_o assure_o the_o lord_n shall_v rise_v to_o be_v revenge_v upon_o the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o great_a man_n of_o this_o country_n who_o sin_n do_v so_o abound_v and_o whereby_o know_v you_o this_o by_o one_o argument_n which_o be_v infallible_a examine_v by_o your_o own_o wit_n and_o judgement_n which_o you_o have_v of_o the_o book_n of_o god_n and_o by_o your_o natural_a judgement_n be_v it_o possible_a that_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o country_n be_v able_a to_o bear_v a_o great_a birth_n of_o iniquity_n both_o in_o hie-land_n &_o low-land_n be_v it_o possible_a that_o it_o can_v be_v heavy_a load_v with_o mischief_n in_o all_o corner_n than_o it_o be_v now_o yea_o the_o ground_n must_v be_v disburden_v of_o this_o iniquity_n where_o the_o lieutenant_n who_o god_n have_v place_v oversee_v it_o and_o will_v not_o disburden_v the_o earth_n of_o her_o birth_n where_o the_o magistrate_n that_o be_v inferior_n neglect_v their_o duty_n of_o necessity_n he_o must_v extraordinary_o from_o the_o heaven_n disburden_v the_o earth_n thereof_o and_o sure_o to_o let_v this_o pass_v if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o but_o these_o horrible_a confusion_n in_o all_o part_n which_o no_o man_n can_v overtake_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o world_n himself_o shall_v come_v down_o short_o to_o disburden_v it_o and_o why_o because_o i_o see_v all_o token_n that_o go_v immediate_o before_o his_o come_n to_o be_v already_o pass_v faith_n be_v skarslie_o to_o be_v find_v yea_o no_o faith_n in_o promise_n much_o less_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o iniquity_n abound_v so_o and_o there_o be_v so_o many_o confusion_n leave_v unovertaken_v by_o the_o magistrate_n that_o it_o appear_v clear_o â—he_v judge_n himself_o must_v needs_o come_v and_o that_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v the_o first_o that_o shall_v redress_v this_o confusion_n and_o see_v it_o be_v so_o it_o become_v not_o we_o to_o be_v idle_a for_o sure_o the_o time_n draw_v near_o and_o if_o the_o time_n shall_v be_v shorten_v for_o the_o elect_v cause_n now_o i_o think_v it_o shall_v be_v shorten_v for_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o this_o land_n therefore_o it_o be_v no_o time_n for_o we_o to_o sleep_v it_o be_v time_n for_o we_o to_o prepare_v to_o go_v &_o meet_v that_o great_a judge_n now_o whilst_o oil_n be_v offer_v abundant_o buy_v oil_n to_o your_o lamp_n for_o so_o soon_o as_o the_o trumpet_n blow_v and_o that_o he_o be_v make_v homeward_o from_o the_o cloud_n to_o his_o father_n dwelling_n from_o whence_o he_o shall_v come_v it_o be_v no_o time_n to_o have_v our_o oil_n to_o seek_v now_o we_o have_v this_o oil_n of_o gladness_n free_o offer_v therefore_o it_o become_v you_o to_o prepare_v yourselves_o that_o when_o he_o come_v whether_o it_o be_v at_o night_n or_o in_o the_o morning_n by_o night_n or_o by_o day_n he_o may_v not_o find_v you_o unaware_o these_o iniquity_n and_o wickedness_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v so_o deep_a that_o if_o the_o ethnik_n may_v say_v justly_o that_o the_o labyrinth_n &_o deceit_n of_o the_o hart_n of_o man_n be_v infinite_a how_o much_o more_o may_v we_o speak_v it_o have_v jerem._n his_o warrant_n who_o call_v it_o deep_a and_o inscrutable_a above_o all_o thing_n jerem._n 17._o it_o be_v time_n therefore_o that_o we_o be_v busy_a in_o seek_v the_o renew_n break_v and_o humiliation_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o the_o outward_a scar_n suppose_v it_o appear_v to_o be_v whole_a where_o the_o inward_a be_v fester_v it_o avail_v nothing_o but_o make_v it_o to_o fester_v again_o therefore_o now_o it_o be_v time_n to_o study_v to_o have_v your_o heart_n break_v for_o once_o they_o must_v be_v break_v ere_o they_o be_v heal_v once_o they_o must_v be_v low_a ere_o they_o be_v high_a for_o thy_o heart_n that_o be_v never_o touch_v with_o any_o sense_n of_o thy_o own_o sin_n and_o feel_v of_o god_n judgement_n know_v never_o what_o the_o taste_n of_o mercy_n mean_v for_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n but_o by_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n therefore_o it_o be_v time_n to_o beg_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v bring_v your_o heart_n to_o that_o estate_n that_o you_o may_v know_v your_o sin_n &_o sorrow_n for_o it_o and_o that_o he_o may_v prepare_v your_o heart_n so_o that_o you_o may_v look_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o your_o happiness_n in_o his_o come_n and_o where_o the_o hart_n be_v so_o desirous_a of_o that_o day_n it_o may_v be_v welcome_a come_v when_o it_o will_n the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n prepare_v your_o heart_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o this_o can_v be_v do_v o_o lord_n except_o thou_o by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o thy_o spirit_n humble_v they_o and_o hammer_v down_o this_o natural_a hardness_n that_o be_v in_o they_o otherwise_o our_o heart_n will_v never_o give_v obedience_n to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o lord_n work_v it_o now_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o verse_n he_o let_v we_o see_v to_o what_o end_n the_o lord_n rise_v and_o execute_v judgement_n the_o chief_a cause_n that_o move_v he_o to_o rise_v be_v the_o poor_a and_o oppress_v in_o all_o corner_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o great_a complaint_n and_o cry_n of_o the_o people_n in_o all_o country_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o god_n do_v rise_v examine_v then_o and_o try_v have_v not_o god_n good_a cause_n to_o rise_v in_o this_o country_n i_o know_v well_o there_o can_v not_o be_v more_o complaint_n of_o the_o poor_a in_o a_o country_n then_o in_o this_o so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o marvel_n but_o he_o rise_v and_o that_o sudden_o he_o be_v like_a unto_o himself_o no_o be_v of_o before_o then_o these_o great_a complaint_n and_o cry_n of_o the_o poor_a must_v make_v he_o to_o rise_v as_o you_o have_v it_o psal._n 12._o and_o if_o they_o prevent_v noâ—_n his_o rise_n terrible_a shall_v it_o be_v to_o the_o wicked_a for_o ever_o with_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o own_o the_o destruction_n of_o his_o enemy_n be_v join_v and_o out_o of_o these_o both_o salvation_n &_o destruction_n he_o make_v himself_o to_o be_v glorify_v then_o i_o will_v these_o bloody_a man_n and_o oppressor_n that_o renown_n themselves_o with_o shame_n and_o ignominy_n know_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v risâ—_n and_o that_o short_o except_o they_o prevent_v he_o whereof_o i_o see_v no_o appearance_n in_o the_o ten_o verse_n he_o let_v we_o see_v to_o what_o purpose_n the_o great_a fury_n of_o these_o man_n serve_v and_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o let_v we_o see_v it_o with_o a_o constant_a affirmation_n sure_o sure_o the_o rage_n of_o man_n shall_v turn_v to_o his_o praise_n their_o great_a rage_n and_o high_a fury_n be_v the_o high_a matter_n of_o the_o lord_n praise_n that_o same_o fury_n and_o rage_n whereby_o they_o think_v to_o dishonour_n god_n and_o overwhelm_v his_o church_n he_o turn_v to_o the_o contrary_a and_o make_v out_o of_o that_o same_o fury_n his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o delivery_n of_o his_o church_n to_o shine_v the_o lord_n be_v a_o wonderful_a workman_n he_o bring_v about_o his_o purpose_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o he_o can_v draw_v out_o light_a out_o of_o darkness_n and_o bring_v forth_o his_o own_o praise_n out_o of_o their_o great_a rage_n have_v you_o not_o see_v this_o from_o time_n to_o time_n have_v he_o not_o make_v his_o great_a enemy_n to_o testify_v it_o and_o draw_v a_o confession_n out_o of_o their_o own_o mouth_n you_o read_v in_o the_o history_n of_o julian_n the_o apostata_fw-la when_o he_o be_v in_o his_o great_a rage_n and_o in_o the_o top_n of_o his_o fury_n provoke_v christ_n to_o the_o combat_n in_o that_o high_a rage_n while_o he_o draw_v his_o weapon_n to_o strike_v our_o head_n he_o strike_v himself_o and_o after_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o a_o deadly_a wound_n he_o burst_v forth_o and_o say_v at_o the_o last_o thou_o have_v win_v o_o galilean_a so_o out_o of_o his_o own_o mouth_n the_o lord_n draw_v a_o confession_n of_o this_o praise_n you_o read_v in_o the_o 6._o of_o exod._n of_o those_o enchanter_n that_o oppose_v themselves_o to_o moses_n and_o aaron_n and_o counterfeit_v all_o that_o they_o do_v until_o it_o come_v to_o the_o plague_n of_o louse_n there_o they_o stand_v and_o say_v it_o be_v the_o finger_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o if_o they_o will_v say_v this_o plague_n be_v do_v by_o the_o mighty_a hand_n and_o power_n of_o god_n only_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o counterfeit_v it_o here_o we_o see_v they_o be_v compel_v out_o of_o their_o own_o mouth_n to_o confess_v
of_o god_n at_o the_o last_o he_o shall_v never_o come_v out_o so_o in_o time_n let_v every_o one_o beware_v to_o abuse_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n this_o way_n but_o beg_v a_o liberty_n and_o a_o renew_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o that_o which_o be_v please_v to_o he_o may_v be_v also_o please_v to_o we_o and_o that_o which_o be_v displease_v to_o he_o may_v be_v displease_v to_o us._n the_o last_o thing_n that_o i_o mark_n be_v this_o whereof_o come_v this_o willingness_n and_o free_a offering_n of_o ourselves_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n david_n note_v it_o in_o a_o word_n it_o proceed_v not_o of_o external_a worship_v but_o of_o the_o bore_v of_o the_o ear_n except_o the_o lord_n have_v prepare_v the_o ear_n of_o his_o heart_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o he_o to_o have_v bring_v with_o he_o a_o mind_n or_o a_o will_v to_o serve_v god_n then_o this_o willingness_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o not_o only_o this_o willingness_n but_o the_o do_v and_o execution_n of_o his_o will_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v hard_o heart_v and_o more_o unfit_a than_o brute_n beast_n to_o do_v the_o lord_n will_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n let_v he_o look_v into_o himself_o how_o far_o his_o will_n be_v reform_v for_o the_o more_o we_o submit_v our_o will_n â—o_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o more_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n so_o long_o as_o we_o make_v the_o will_n of_o man_n a_o rule_n to_o our_o will_n we_o testify_v that_o we_o have_v not_o taste_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n only_o then_o be_v we_o partaker_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n when_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n bow_v our_o will_n and_o make_v it_o to_o obey_v in_o some_o part_n the_o will_n of_o god_n for_o i_o mean_v not_o that_o our_o whole_a will_n can_v obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v here_o that_o we_o can_v run_v one_o way_n if_o the_o affection_n can_v run_v one_o way_n and_o bend_v themselves_o whole_o to_o god_n in_o a_o manner_n we_o shall_v possess_v life_n eternal_a in_o this_o life_n but_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v here_o we_o be_v compass_v with_o two_o will_n from_o the_o which_o proceed_v too_o sort_n of_o motion_n affection_n and_o cogitation_n in_o this_o battle_n the_o regenerate_a man_n continue_v to_o the_o end_n i_o require_v not_o a_o perfection_n of_o the_o will_n or_o a_o perfection_n of_o the_o heart_n but_o i_o desire_v a_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n and_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n a_o will_n to_o love_n and_o a_o press_v more_o and_o more_o to_o subdue_v our_o will_n to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n where_o this_o resist_a be_v the_o battle_n be_v note_n and_o where_o a_o battle_n continue_v there_o be_v a_o true_a christian_a who_o at_o the_o last_o shall_v get_v the_o victory_n resist_v thy_o wicked_a will_n resist_v the_o motion_n thereof_o resist_v the_o cogitation_n thereof_o and_o sorrow_n for_o the_o action_n thereof_o if_o thou_o resist_v the_o motion_n and_o cogitation_n thereof_o thou_o be_v in_o good_a estate_n it_o be_v only_o the_o consent_n to_o the_o action_n and_o performance_n thereof_o that_o make_v thou_o guilty_a before_o god_n resist_v suppose_v thou_o have_v evil_a cogitation_n &_o motion_n yet_o if_o so_o be_v thou_o resist_v they_o thou_o be_v not_o guilty_a before_o god_n but_o if_o tâ—ou_a consent_n and_o perform_v the_o appetite_n of_o sin_n the_o action_n will_v bring_v guiltiness_n and_o guiltiness_n will_v banish_v light_a and_o light_n be_v banish_v god_n be_v banish_v the_o obedience_n of_o sin_n banish_v a_o good_a will_n and_o place_v in_o stead_n thereof_o a_o evil_a will_n so_o the_o perfection_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o this_o life_n stand_v in_o resist_v to_o try_v night_n and_o day_n that_o thou_o consent_v not_o to_o the_o action_n of_o thy_o wicked_a will_n o_o then_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a consequence_n to_o subdue_v &_o tame_v that_o great_a idol_n of_o evil_a will_n we_o may_v speak_v of_o it_o as_o we_o please_v and_o say_v that_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v it_o but_o of_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o earth_n it_o be_v the_o great_a for_o such_o be_v the_o stubbornness_n of_o our_o will_n that_o it_o will_v do_v nothing_o but_o what_o it_o like_v itself_o well_o the_o perfection_n of_o a_o christian_a stand_v in_o strive_v we_o must_v either_o strive_v or_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v crown_v therefore_o let_v every_o one_o beg_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v work_v by_o his_o spirit_n in_o this_o life_n that_o he_o may_v resist_v the_o motion_n and_o cogitation_n of_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o will_v arm_v he_o against_o the_o enticement_n thereof_o that_o resist_v here_o we_o may_v be_v crown_v hereafter_o in_o the_o last_o part_n of_o the_o psal._n he_o return_v to_o prayer_n and_o as_o he_o have_v find_v the_o merciful_a delivery_n of_o god_n in_o time_n past_a so_o he_o desire_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v continue_v the_o same_o mercy_n towards_o he_o in_o time_n to_o come_v and_o undertake_v his_o protection_n against_o the_o trouble_n that_o be_v to_o ensue_v as_o well_o as_o he_o have_v do_v against_o the_o trouble_n past_a in_o this_o part_n he_o let_v we_o see_v this_o lesson_n which_o if_o it_o be_v well_o learned_a may_v stand_v we_o in_o great_a stead_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n lesson_n to_o wit_n that_o the_o whole_a life_n of_o man_n in_o this_o earth_n as_o job_n say_v be_v a_o continual_a tentation_n and_o the_o end_n of_o one_o misery_n be_v but_o a_o entry_n to_o a_o great_a so_o that_o our_o whole_a exercise_n shall_v be_v to_o praise_n god_n for_o favour_n past_a and_o to_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o time_n to_o come_v that_o in_o praise_v and_o prayer_n our_o life_n be_v continual_o spend_v we_o may_v hold_v christ_n jesus_n who_o in_o life_n and_o death_n be_v exceed_v advantage_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n world_n without_o end_n so_o be_v it_o the_o fifteen_o sermon_n upon_o the_o second_o chapter_n of_o the_o second_o epistle_n to_o timothy_n begin_v at_o the_o 22._o verse_n preach_v the_o nine_o of_o november_n 1589._o at_o the_o which_o time_n â—he_v eaâ—le_a bothwell_n make_v his_o public_a repentance_n in_o the_o church_n of_o edinborough_n 22_o flee_v also_o from_o the_o lust_n of_o youth_n and_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n faith_n love_n and_o peace_n with_o they_o that_o call_v on_o the_o lord_n with_o pure_a heart_n 23._o and_o put_v away_o foolish_a and_o unlearned_a question_n know_v that_o they_o engender_v strife_n 24_o but_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n must_v not_o strive_v but_o must_v be_v gentle_a towards_o all_o man_n apt_a to_o teach_v suffer_v the_o evil_a man_n patient_o 25_o instruct_v they_o with_o meekness_n that_o be_v contrary_a mind_v prove_v if_o god_n at_o any_o time_n will_v give_v they_o repentance_n that_o they_o may_v know_v the_o truth_n 26_o and_o that_o they_o may_v come_v to_o amendment_n out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o be_v take_v of_o he_o at_o his_o will_n in_o these_o two_o epistle_n which_o the_o apostle_n direct_v unto_o his_o disciple_n timothy_n he_o take_v a_o very_a great_a care_n to_o inform_v timothy_n that_o he_o may_v behave_v himself_o according_o in_o all_o his_o proceed_n that_o he_o may_v behave_v himself_o as_o well_o in_o his_o own_o person_n as_o in_o his_o office_n towards_o other_o beside_o in_o his_o own_o person_n in_o respect_n he_o be_v a_o young_a man_n young_a in_o year_n although_o though_o no_o other_o way_n young_a neither_o young_a in_o knowledge_n nor_o in_o manner_n but_o somewhat_o young_a in_o year_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o youth_n and_o of_o the_o imperfection_n that_o accompany_v youth_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o continual_a folly_n whereunto_o youth_n be_v draw_v he_o bid_v he_o first_o remember_v that_o he_o take_v heed_n to_o his_o youth_n that_o he_o be_v not_o carry_v with_o those_o vice_n with_o those_o affection_n and_o lust_n that_o use_v violent_o to_o carry_v young_a man_n away_o as_o towards_o other_o he_o will_v he_o to_o have_v a_o discretion_n &_o foresight_n of_o their_o estate_n to_o discern_v the_o person_n with_o who_o he_o have_v to_o do_v and_o first_o of_o all_o that_o he_o consider_v whether_o these_o person_n be_v friend_n or_o adversary_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o one_o family_n with_o himself_o in_o the_o family_n of_o faith_n or_o otherwise_o stranger_n as_o
gift_n which_o be_v as_o far_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n and_o from_o he_o by_o nature_n as_o the_o lust_n of_o his_o youth_n be_v near_o he_o by_o nature_n and_o therefore_o he_o shall_v be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o diligent_a and_o earnest_a in_o beg_v this_o gift_n the_o near_o he_o know_v these_o lust_n to_o be_v to_o he_o and_o the_o further_o he_o know_v this_o gift_n to_o be_v from_o he_o by_o nature_n of_o these_o two_o point_n as_o the_o lord_n shall_v assist_v i_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n i_o think_v to_o speak_v at_o this_o time_n and_o first_o concern_v the_o lust_n of_o youth_n youth_n i_o understand_v by_o they_o whatsoever_o motion_n rage_a flame_n or_o vicious_a affection_n or_o whatsoever_o evil_a inclination_n a_o young_a man_n be_v addict_v to_o from_o all_o these_o lust_n and_o enticement_n youth_n ought_v to_o flee_v as_o there_o be_v no_o vice_n under_o the_o sun_n unto_o the_o which_o youth_n be_v not_o too_o much_o subject_n for_o our_o corruption_n so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n be_v never_o idle_a but_o in_o what_o age_n that_o ever_o we_o be_v our_o corruption_n be_v perpetual_o fertile_a bring_v forth_o evil_a thought_n evil_a motion_n evil_a action_n out_o of_o we_o but_o chief_o our_o corruption_n be_v fertile_a in_o our_o youth_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o youth_n chief_o and_o most_o of_o all_o be_v our_o corruption_n fertile_a and_o abundant_a for_o then_o the_o blood_n of_o man_n burn_v than_o the_o affection_n be_v in_o a_o rage_n and_o he_o have_v no_o power_n of_o himself_o to_o control_v they_o but_o he_o be_v carry_v hither_o and_o thither_o as_o his_o own_o appetite_n command_v he_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o it_o may_v be_v count_v a_o miracle_n a_o special_a work_n and_o blessing_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n to_o see_v a_o youth_n pass_v over_o his_o young_a year_n without_o a_o notable_a inconvenience_n either_o to_o body_n or_o soul_n or_o both_o without_o some_o notable_a scar_n as_o we_o speak_v for_o there_o be_v no_o youth_n there_o be_v none_o that_o take_v flesh_n that_o be_v beget_v of_o man_n but_o in_o his_o youth_n he_o be_v subject_a to_o one_o vice_n or_o other_o and_o there_o be_v few_o but_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o many_o but_o there_o be_v no_o youth_n that_o ever_o proceed_v of_o the_o womb_n of_o a_o woman_n but_o in_o his_o youth_n before_o his_o call_n he_o be_v subject_a unto_o one_o vice_n or_o other_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o which_o vice_n what_o ever_o it_o be_v whereto_o he_o be_v subject_a &_o be_v in_o servitude_n command_v he_o as_o ordinary_o &_o require_v obedience_n of_o he_o as_o ordinary_o as_o any_o master_n require_v of_o his_o servant_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o that_o man_n the_o mind_n of_o that_o man_n the_o body_n of_o that_o man_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o that_o vice_n &_o affection_n as_o any_o servant_n or_o slave_n in_o the_o earth_n be_v ready_a to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o master_n as_o for_o example_n if_o any_o man_n be_v incline_v unto_o aspire_v and_o addict_v in_o his_o heart_n to_o promotion_n if_o he_o will_v be_v in_o worldly_a honour_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o that_o vice_n command_v he_o in_o this_o point_n ambition_n have_v as_o ordinary_a a_o command_n of_o he_o as_o mighty_a and_o potent_a a_o command_n to_o enjoin_v he_o as_o any_o master_n have_v over_o his_o servant_n in_o like_a manner_n if_o a_o man_n heart_n be_v set_v upon_o the_o dross_n of_o this_o world_n upon_o the_o paltry_a that_o be_v in_o it_o covetousness_n command_v that_o man_n as_o ordinary_o and_o more_o constant_o than_o any_o master_n be_v able_a to_o command_v his_o servant_n if_o a_o man_n be_v addict_v to_o the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o flesh_n &_o to_o defile_v his_o body_n that_o lust_n command_v that_o man_n as_o ordinary_o and_o more_o continual_o than_o any_o master_n can_v do_v his_o servant_n and_o so_o fare_v it_o in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o vice_n look_v to_o what_o vice_n thou_o have_v addict_v thou_o in_o service_n the_o affection_n of_o that_o vice_n ordinary_o command_v thou_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o flow_v from_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n which_o be_v corrupt_v in_o the_o first_o adam_n for_o such_o be_v the_o condition_n and_o estate_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n so_o long_o as_o we_o remain_v in_o our_o natural_a estate_n that_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o man_n &_o of_o every_o woman_n that_o ever_o be_v beget_v and_o bear_v carry_v about_o in_o it_o the_o feed_v of_o all_o kind_n of_o vice_n and_o impiety_n that_o vice_n be_v not_o so_o monstrous_a nor_o that_o wickedness_n so_o ugly_a which_o our_o ear_n or_o any_o of_o our_o sense_n abhor_v to_o hear_v or_o see_v but_o the_o seed_n of_o that_o same_o vice_n lurk_v and_o lie_v natural_o in_o the_o heart_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o all_o these_o seed_n do_v not_o bud_v out_o that_o all_o these_o seed_n spring_v not_o that_o man_n burst_v not_o forth_o into_o all_o high_a impiety_n in_o their_o external_a and_o outward_a action_n but_o there_o come_v a_o restraint_n into_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o be_v restrain_v from_o these_o same_o action_n whereunto_o some_o man_n burst_v forth_o and_o show_v what_o they_o be_v to_o the_o world_n this_o restraint_n whereby_o i_o abstain_v and_o thou_o fall_v in_o sin_n i_o keep_v close_o and_o thou_o burste_a forth_n come_v no_o more_o of_o my_o nature_n nor_o of_o thou_o that_o do_v the_o turn_n but_o of_o the_o grace_n &_o providence_n of_o the_o mighty_a god_n for_o if_o god_n have_v no_o mean_n to_o restrain_v the_o impiety_n that_o be_v in_o the_o hart_n of_o man_n but_o every_o man_n as_o his_o hart_n carry_v he_o burst_v forth_o in_o every_o impiety_n how_o will_v it_o be_v possible_a that_o a_o society_n can_v be_v keep_v how_o will_v it_o be_v possible_a that_o a_o church_n can_v be_v gather_v how_o will_v it_o be_v be_v possible_a that_o any_o man_n can_v have_v company_n or_o any_o conversation_n among_o man_n therefore_o the_o lord_n that_o one_o society_n may_v be_v keep_v that_o out_o of_o this_o society_n a_o church_n may_v be_v gather_v do_v restrain_v the_o impiety_n the_o seed_n of_o impiety_n that_o lie_v lurk_v and_o hide_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o man_n the_o way_n whereby_o he_o restrain_v impiety_n impiety_n and_o hold_v the_o seed_n of_o impiety_n choke_v that_o they_o burst_v not_o out_o be_v two_o he_o restrain_v the_o impiety_n that_o lurk_v in_o the_o heart_n either_o by_o discipline_n or_o by_o severe_a punishment_n and_o good_a execution_n of_o law_n or_o he_o restrain_v this_o evil_a lurk_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n the_o restraint_n that_o come_v by_o discipline_n and_o execution_n of_o law_n do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n it_o take_v not_o away_o the_o absolute_a command_n and_o sovereignty_n which_o sin_n have_v it_o hold_v wicked_a man_n in_o awe_n it_o make_v they_o to_o keep_v a_o external_a society_n and_o hold_v they_o in_o some_o honesty_n and_o civil_a conversation_n but_o it_o take_v not_o away_o the_o sovereignty_n and_o empire_n of_o the_o affection_n the_o restraint_n again_o which_o be_v make_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o we_o call_v the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n the_o restraint_n that_o be_v make_v by_o this_o spirit_n take_v away_o the_o sovereignty_n and_o tyranny_n which_o my_o affection_n have_v before_o it_o come_v it_o take_v away_o the_o dominion_n and_o kingdom_n which_o my_o affection_n have_v before_o it_o come_v in_o such_o sort_n that_o where_o the_o worldling_n be_v restrain_v from_o the_o outward_a impiety_n against_o his_o will_n i_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n abstain_v willing_o but_o take_v heed_n i_o pray_v you_o the_o come_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n into_o my_o heart_n and_o mind_n suppose_v it_o take_v away_o the_o full_a empire_n and_o sovereignty_n which_o my_o affection_n have_v in_o my_o soul_n before_o it_o come_v yet_o it_o take_v not_o away_o the_o lodging_n &_o dwell_v of_o sin_n in_o my_o soul_n note_n but_o suppose_v my_o affection_n and_o sin_n dwell_v not_o as_o a_o king_n dwell_v not_o as_o a_o prince_n as_o a_o absolute_a commander_n to_o command_v the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n to_o put_v his_o will_n in_o execution_n as_o he_o have_v wont_a to_o do_v before_o suppose_v he_o dwell_v not_o as_o a_o king_n yet_o he_o lodge_v in_o the_o soul_n as_o a_o companion_n he_o dwell_v as_o a_o companion_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o
god_n in_o i_o to_o that_o part_n of_o my_o soul_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v reform_v in_o i_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o sin_n dwell_v in_o i_o and_o it_o have_v his_o own_o will_n his_o own_o wit_n his_o own_o counsel_n out_o of_o my_o mind_n which_o he_o follow_v as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o reform_a part_n of_o i_o have_v his_o own_o will_n his_o own_o counsel_n his_o own_o wisdom_n and_o understand_v in_o i_o which_o he_o follow_v so_o that_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n there_o be_v a_o continual_a battle_n betwixt_o these_o two_o will_n the_o will_n of_o sin_n and_o flesh_n dwell_v in_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o will_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o reform_a part_n of_o my_o soul_n sin_n persuade_v i_o to_o do_v evil_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n persuade_v i_o to_o do_v heavenly_a thing_n this_o part_n suggest_v holy_a thought_n and_o motion_n the_o other_o part_n suggest_v wicked_a thought_n and_o motion_n and_o this_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o every_o man_n in_o this_o earth_n that_o have_v enter_v into_o society_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o take_v up_o this_o matter_n that_o the_o long_a discourse_n of_o it_o carry_v we_o not_o from_o our_o purpose_n there_o be_v no_o youth_n yea_o more_o than_o youth_n there_o be_v no_o age_n nor_o part_n of_o man_n life_n but_o carry_v the_o own_o affection_n the_o own_o vice_n and_o imperfectionâ—_n with_o it_o unto_o the_o which_o affection_n and_o vice_n every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v either_o slave_n and_o servant_n rather_o than_o enemy_n servant_n without_o contradiction_n to_o sin_n rather_o than_o enemy_n unto_o it_o without_o battle_n all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o the_o body_n in_o that_o man_n where_o christ_n have_v not_o begin_v to_o work_v content_a and_o agree_v to_o the_o evil_a action_n run_v in_o a_o rage_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o thou_o be_v either_o a_o ordinary_a slave_n and_o servant_n to_o sin_n or_o else_o thou_o be_v a_o contradictor_n of_o sin_n and_o this_o contradiction_n show_v the_o battle_n that_o you_o have_v within_o yourselves_o it_o be_v true_a that_o in_o the_o natural_a man_n reason_n and_o the_o light_n that_o be_v leave_v in_o nature_n make_v some_o opposition_n but_o not_o long_o for_o she_o be_v unarm_v destitute_a of_o power_n and_o therefore_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n that_o be_v in_o the_o affection_n blind_v the_o eye_n of_o reason_n incontinent_o to_o fly_v from_o thyself_o &_o to_o fly_v from_o thy_o affetion_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o thou_o except_o that_o grace_n come_v down_o out_o of_o the_o heaven_n except_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n give_v thou_o eye_n to_o see_v and_o perceive_v that_o these_o same_o lust_n of_o thou_o these_o affection_n of_o thou_o which_o thou_o thought_v in_o the_o folly_n of_o thy_o youth_n to_o be_v no_o sin_n except_o that_o he_o give_v thou_o eye_n to_o see_v that_o they_o be_v sin_n thou_o will_v never_o condemn_v they_o for_o this_o be_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n if_o he_o burst_v not_o forth_o into_o the_o outward_a action_n which_o be_v to_o plain_o damn_a in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n his_o inward_a lust_n appear_v to_o he_o to_o be_v no_o sin_n and_o it_o be_v only_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o knowledge_n wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o begin_v to_o see_v clear_o that_o all_o his_o affection_n and_o his_o lust_n be_v utter_o damn_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o be_v sin_n and_o this_o sight_n first_o make_v we_o flee_v from_o they_o for_o we_o will_v never_o part_v with_o our_o lust_n and_o affection_n if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o let_v we_o see_v the_o ugliness_n of_o they_o and_o beside_o this_o ugliness_n it_o make_v we_o to_o feel_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o taste_v of_o the_o bitterness_n of_o they_o where_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o corruption_n make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o they_o be_v sweet_a oft_o before_o when_o the_o spirit_n begin_v to_o rip_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o discover_v the_o secret_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o blindness_n of_o our_o mind_n it_o make_v we_o to_o feel_v the_o ugliness_n and_o bitterness_n that_o be_v in_o they_o and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o thing_n that_o ever_o make_v man_n to_o repent_v and_o give_v he_o a_o conscience_n of_o sin_n and_o make_v he_o to_o have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o fly_v from_o himself_o and_o the_o lust_n of_o his_o youth_n if_o thou_o fly_v not_o in_o time_n and_o take_v not_o on_o this_o flight_n in_o due_a season_n when_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o fly_v as_o now_o thou_o be_v call_v to_o fly_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o give_v thou_o a_o clear_a light_n &_o a_o eye_n to_o see_v from_o whence_o thou_o shall_v fly_v if_o thou_o learn_v not_o now_o to_o fly_v â—o_z question_n thou_o and_o thy_o affection_n shall_v both_o perish_v these_o same_o affection_n wherein_o thy_o soul_n through_o long_a custom_n so_o delight_v shall_v putrify_v thy_o soul_n &_o shall_v corrupt_v thy_o soul_n more_o and_o more_o shall_v bring_v thy_o body_n the_o tabernacle_n wherein_o thy_o soul_n lodge_v to_o great_a and_o great_a decay_n waste_v thy_o conscience_n subvert_v thy_o faith_n and_o spoil_v thou_o of_o thy_o white_a garment_n whereby_o only_a access_n be_v grant_v thou_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o end_n shall_v bring_v everlasting_a destruction_n on_o soul_n and_o body_n both_o except_o therefore_o thou_o learn_v to_o fly_v there_o be_v no_o escape_v from_o everlasting_a death_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n therefore_o this_o flight_n be_v necessary_a and_o now_o it_o be_v time_n that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o beg_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v fly_v for_o if_o you_o know_v those_o terror_n of_o conscience_n the_o fire_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o hell_n &_o damnation_n whereunto_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o man_n be_v subject_a for_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n you_o will_v not_o take_v in_o hand_n to_o offend_v so_o mighty_a and_o so_o gracious_a a_o god_n but_o such_o be_v the_o deceit_n and_o false_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o such_o be_v the_o canker_n &_o venom_n which_o the_o devil_n have_v spew_v into_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o shut_v our_o eye_n let_v we_o not_o see_v the_o ugliness_n of_o sin_n nor_o taste_v of_o the_o bitterness_n thereof_o therefore_o every_o one_o of_o you_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n examine_v your_o affection_n examine_v your_o mind_n and_o see_v whereunto_o you_o be_v addict_v suspect_v ever_o your_o affection_n what_o ever_o enticement_n they_o have_v to_o cloak_v the_o same_o with_o suspect_v ever_o the_o motion_n of_o they_o for_o the_o devil_n be_v in_o they_o for_o when_o they_o appear_v to_o be_v most_o quiet_a yea_o whole_o root_v out_o and_o extinguish_v note_n the_o stump_n of_o they_o stick_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o a_o very_a slight_a object_n or_o short_a idleness_n will_v kindle_v they_o again_o so_o they_o will_v ever_o be_v handle_v like_o young_a toad_n for_o they_o be_v the_o worse_a by_o over_o great_a liberty_n and_o as_o this_o shall_v be_v do_v in_o every_o man_n especial_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v in_o public_a man_n man_n who_o be_v place_v in_o public_a office_n and_o must_v discharge_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n to_o the_o contentment_n of_o his_o church_n &_o weal_n of_o his_o people_n as_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v this_o so_o chief_o they_o ought_v ever_o to_o suspect_v their_o affection_n lest_o give_v place_n to_o their_o affection_n they_o make_v they_o to_o pervert_v justice_n for_o what_o be_v it_o that_o pervert_v justice_n but_o affection_n so_o these_o affection_n in_o public_a person_n will_v be_v chief_o eschew_v then_o you_o see_v the_o exhortation_n rise_v clear_o to_o you_o my_o lord_n who_o be_v now_o place_v to_o bear_v a_o piece_n of_o charge_n and_o government_n in_o the_o absence_n of_o our_o prince_n bothwell_n that_o you_o my_o lord_n cast_v away_o your_o affection_n and_o bury_v they_o under_o your_o foot_n and_o let_v justice_n strike_v indifferent_o where_o it_o shall_v strike_v let_v no_o community_n of_o name_n alliance_n proximity_n of_o blood_n or_o whatsoever_o it_o be_v move_v you_o to_o pervert_v justice_n but_o let_v every_o man_n be_v answer_v according_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o cause_n except_o these_o affection_n that_o accompany_v great_a man_n be_v remove_v no_o question_n you_o must_v pervert_v that_o place_n let_v not_o the_o thief_n pass_v because_o he_o be_v your_o
servant_n nor_o the_o murderer_n because_o he_o be_v your_o kinsman_n nor_o the_o oppressor_n because_o he_o be_v your_o dependent_a therefore_o in_o time_n lay_v they_o aside_o and_o let_v the_o execution_n declare_v that_o no_o man_n be_v spare_v for_o fear_n or_o favour_n thus_o far_o for_o the_o first_o point_n the_o next_o point_n that_o we_o have_v to_o speak_v of_o be_v that_o the_o thing_n that_o youth_n shall_v chief_o seek_v after_o straitlie_o pursue_v and_o follow_v the_o apostle_n here_o set_v down_o to_o wit_n they_o ought_v to_o seek_v after_o the_o gift_n of_o repentance_n after_o see_v it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o must_v mortify_v the_o lust_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o youth_n they_o shall_v seek_v the_o spirit_n of_o repentance_n this_o gift_n of_o repentance_n here_o be_v call_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o may_v understand_v the_o better_a what_o this_o repentance_n mean_v for_o suppose_v this_o doctrine_n sound_a in_o your_o ear_n daily_o yet_o it_o sound_v not_o in_o your_o heart_n there_o be_v few_o that_o be_v their_o heart_n have_v a_o feel_n what_o the_o spirit_n of_o repentance_n mean_v repentance_n to_o bring_v you_o therefore_o to_o the_o better_a feeling_n and_o to_o the_o better_a knowledge_n of_o it_o we_o shall_v keep_v this_o order_n in_o deduce_v of_o it_o first_o we_o shall_v mark_v the_o word_n itself_o second_o we_o shall_v examine_v the_o part_n of_o it_o three_o we_o shall_v let_v you_o see_v who_o be_v the_o worker_n and_o who_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n that_o work_v it_o four_o by_o what_o instrument_n it_o be_v wrought_v five_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o the_o giver_n of_o it_o and_o last_o of_o all_o how_o many_o sort_n of_o true_a repentance_n there_o be_v as_o for_o the_o word_n itself_o if_o you_o will_v take_v heed_n to_o the_o force_n of_o it_o and_o take_v heed_n to_o the_o signification_n of_o it_o it_o have_v this_o force_n take_v general_o repentance_n to_o signify_v a_o sadness_n for_o the_o thing_n do_v such_o a_o dolour_n for_o the_o thing_n do_v so_o that_o it_o will_v glad_o have_v it_o undo_v again_o i_o call_v it_o a_o sadness_n for_o the_o thing_n do_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n or_o howsoever_o it_o be_v it_o will_v have_v it_o undo_v again_o take_v the_o word_n general_o it_o signify_v this_o dolour_n the_o apostle_n 2._o corinth_n 7._o set_v down_o two_o sort_n of_o dolour_n repentance_n two_o sort_n of_o sorrow_n or_o dolour_n raise_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n he_o call_v the_o first_o sort_n a_o worldly_a dolour_n or_o sadness_n he_o call_v it_o no_o doubt_n a_o worldly_a dolour_n and_o sadness_n because_o it_o be_v conceive_v for_o a_o worldly_a respect_n because_o it_o be_v conceive_v for_o a_o worldly_a and_o fleshly_a end_n when_o a_o man_n begin_v to_o be_v sorrowful_a for_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v not_o so_o much_o for_o god_n cause_n or_o for_o any_o reverence_n he_o bear_v to_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n who_o he_o have_v offend_v as_o for_o the_o present_a pain_n that_o be_v upon_o his_o body_n for_o the_o present_a grief_n that_o be_v in_o his_o conscience_n or_o for_o any_o worldly_a or_o fleshly_a respect_n in_o this_o case_n where_o god_n be_v always_o neglect_v where_o the_o sorrow_n be_v not_o for_o god_n cause_n that_o be_v a_o worldly_a and_o a_o earthly_a sorrow_n and_o this_o kind_n of_o sorrow_n i_o can_v call_v no_o other_o thing_n but_o a_o blind_a terror_n vexation_n and_o anguish_n of_o conscience_n i_o call_v it_o blind_a in_o these_o respect_n terror_n first_o by_o reason_n they_o see_v no_o issue_n for_o their_o estate_n no_o doubt_n be_v the_o more_o tolerable_a if_o they_o see_v any_o hope_n of_o ease_n that_o they_o may_v have_v some_o rest_n and_o ease_v in_o their_o conscience_n but_o they_o be_v always_o blind_a &_o all_o sight_n of_o rest_n be_v take_v from_o such_o a_o conscience_n it_o be_v blind_a also_o in_o respect_n they_o know_v not_o from_o who_o it_o come_v who_o it_o be_v that_o strike_v they_o with_o this_o that_o they_o may_v come_v unto_o he_o by_o amendment_n they_o see_v not_o that_o it_o come_v from_o god_n and_o as_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o this_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o cause_n that_o procure_v it_o they_o be_v ignorant_a that_o their_o own_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n be_v the_o cause_n that_o procure_v it_o so_o the_o ignorance_n of_o these_o three_o make_v it_o to_o be_v a_o blind_a torment_n and_o this_o kind_n of_o torment_n which_o i_o call_v a_o blind_a torment_n either_o it_o be_v increase_v in_o a_o high_a degree_n or_o else_o it_o be_v mitigate_v that_o they_o may_v suffer_v it_o when_o it_o be_v increase_v into_o a_o high_a degree_n desperation_n be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o and_o it_o make_v they_o as_o judas_n do_v to_o lay_v hand_n on_o themselves_o sometime_o again_o it_o be_v not_o so_o increase_v but_o it_o be_v mitigate_v that_o they_o may_v bear_v it_o and_o then_o by_o piece_n &_o piece_n it_o vanish_v and_o so_o soon_o as_o it_o depart_v so_o soon_o depart_v their_o sorrow_n and_o their_o tear_n and_o at_o the_o departure_n of_o their_o pain_n as_o their_o tear_n depart_v so_o return_v they_o to_o the_o puddle_n out_o of_o which_o they_o come_v as_o the_o sow_n do_v and_o to_o the_o same_o vomit_n which_o they_o spew_v out_o as_o the_o dog_n do_v so_o this_o dolour_n and_o torment_n turn_v not_o the_o heart_n it_o alter_v not_o the_o soul_n but_o move_v the_o soul_n for_o the_o present_a &_o that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o pain_n and_o if_o the_o pain_n be_v away_o they_o will_v return_v to_o the_o same_o sin_n wherein_o they_o offend_v god_n oft_o before_o as_o greedy_o as_o ever_o they_o do_v so_o that_o they_o mourn_v not_o for_o the_o sin_n but_o for_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o pain_n the_o example_n of_o this_o we_o have_v in_o esau_n he_o weep_v bitter_o for_o a_o while_n so_o long_o as_o he_o feel_v any_o dolour_n but_o after_o that_o the_o dolour_n be_v remove_v he_o go_v back_o to_o his_o old_a sin_n again_o and_o what_o do_v he_o he_o address_v himself_o to_o anger_v his_o father_n worse_o than_o ever_o he_o do_v and_o special_o in_o choose_v of_o his_o wife_n which_o testify_v that_o his_o dolour_n be_v but_o for_o a_o worldly_a respect_n so_o i_o say_v this_o worldly_a dolour_n be_v either_o conceive_v for_o the_o present_a pain_n and_o torment_n that_o be_v upon_o the_o conscience_n as_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o cain_n for_o in_o his_o repentance_n wherefore_o sorrow_v he_o not_o that_o he_o have_v offend_v god_n not_o that_o he_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n but_o for_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o pain_n and_o cry_v out_o my_o pain_n be_v great_a than_o i_o can_v suffer_v my_o iniquity_n by_o the_o which_o i_o understand_v this_o pain_n either_o my_o pain_n must_v be_v make_v less_o or_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o bear_v it_o so_o i_o say_v this_o kind_n of_o sorrow_n be_v either_o conceive_v for_o the_o present_a pain_n or_o for_o a_o worldly_a and_o civil_a respect_n sorrow_n beside_o this_o sorrow_n therefore_o there_o be_v a_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o the_o apostle_n also_o set_v down_o in_o that_o same_o seven_o chapter_n and_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n be_v a_o earnest_a sorrow_n a_o true_a sorrow_n not_o feign_v nor_o counterfeit_a and_o as_o it_o be_v true_a and_o earnest_a so_o it_o be_v conceive_v not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o present_a pain_n &_o torment_n that_o be_v upon_o the_o mind_n and_o conscience_n as_o no_o doubt_n the_o pain_n &_o torment_n that_o be_v upon_o their_o soul_n move_v they_o to_o it_o but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o conceive_v for_o any_o present_a pain_n as_o for_o god_n own_o cause_n that_o they_o have_v offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n who_o be_v so_o love_v so_o merciful_a and_o have_v such_o pity_n and_o compassion_n upon_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o they_o set_v aside_o all_o creature_n forget_v creature_n although_o against_o they_o also_o they_o have_v offend_v and_o they_o run_v to_o god_n only_o seek_v mercy_n for_o their_o sin_n at_o he_o only_o and_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o only_o so_o you_o see_v david_n psal_n 51._o as_o if_o he_o have_v offend_v none_o in_o the_o world_n but_o god_n only_o he_o turn_v to_o the_o majesty_n of_o the_o live_a god_n and_o say_v against_o thou_o against_o thou_o only_o have_v i_o sin_v and_o do_v evil_a in_o thy_o sight_n now_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o he_o have_v offend_v against_o the_o man_n who_o he_o slay_v against_o the_o wife_n of_o the_o man_n who_o he_o have_v defile_v yet_o
great_a profit_n as_o by_o hear_v proach_a yea_o suppose_v they_o say_v they_o can_v read_v better_o than_o he_o can_v preach_v no_o read_v as_o much_o as_o they_o will_v their_o read_n shall_v never_o bring_v forth_o faith_n for_o it_o be_v by_o hear_v that_o faith_n come_v and_o where_o the_o ministry_n be_v and_o they_o contemn_v the_o hear_n they_o contemn_v faith_n for_o faith_n come_v only_o by_o hear_v ordinary_o thus_o far_o for_o the_o circumstance_n now_o receive_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o comfort_n be_v set_v down_o in_o three_o point_n the_o first_o two_o point_n agree_v with_o the_o petition_n the_o three_o be_v further_a than_o come_v in_o his_o mind_n to_o seek_v the_o health_n of_o body_n be_v the_o first_o it_o agree_v with_o the_o petition_n length_n of_o day_n be_v the_o second_o it_o agree_v also_o with_o the_o petition_n the_o three_o be_v further_a than_o he_o can_v have_v look_v for_o and_o more_o than_o he_o seek_v what_o be_v that_o a_o sure_a estate_n a_o prosperous_a estate_n and_o a_o glorious_a estate_n promise_v to_o he_o during_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o day_n this_o be_v more_o than_o he_o seek_v now_o as_o to_o the_o order_n that_o the_o prophet_n keep_v ere_o he_o come_v to_o the_o comfort_n he_o use_v a_o short_a preface_n the_o word_n be_v these_o the_o lord_n call_v on_o he_o and_o he_o say_v go_v to_o hezekiah_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o thy_o father_n david_n this_o preface_n differ_v in_o two_o point_n from_o the_o preface_n that_o he_o use_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o chap._n first_o there_o be_v here_o mention_v make_v of_o david_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o former_a and_o so_o oft_o as_o ever_o you_o find_v mention_v make_v of_o david_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o any_o preface_n so_o oft_o let_v the_o singular_a favour_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n come_v in_o your_o mind_n and_o when_o ever_o you_o see_v david_n place_v in_o any_o preface_n let_v christ_n come_v in_o your_o mind_n because_o david_n be_v a_o type_n of_o christ._n this_o mention_n of_o david_n place_v here_o be_v to_o let_v the_o king_n see_v that_o the_o readiness_n of_o his_o comfort_n flow_v from_o the_o messiah_n make_v to_o wit_n jesus_n christ_n from_o who_o all_o true_a comfort_n flow_v and_o without_o who_o there_o be_v neither_o comfort_n nor_o consolation_n he_o call_v himself_o the_o god_n of_o david_n because_o the_o principal_a promise_n of_o grace_n be_v make_v to_o david_n and_o his_o house_n and_o special_o that_o promise_n concern_v the_o messiah_n in_o who_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o full_o accomplish_v in_o he_o this_o be_v the_o first_o point_n of_o difference_n father_n the_o second_o point_n wherein_o they_o differ_v be_v this_o in_o this_o preface_n he_o call_v david_n the_o king_n father_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v the_o man_n who_o i_o love_v so_o well_o i_o see_v he_o to_o be_v thy_o father_n and_o thou_o to_o be_v his_o child_n and_o his_o son_n not_o only_o by_o nature_n but_o by_o grace_n i_o see_v thou_o to_o be_v his_o son_n by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o the_o whole_a promise_n of_o grace_n make_v to_o he_o and_o his_o seed_n must_v proper_o appertain_v to_o thou_o where_o otherwise_o if_o thou_o have_v be_v his_o son_n by_o carnal_a propagation_n only_o these_o promise_n of_o grace_n have_v no_o more_o appertain_v to_o thy_o person_n than_o they_o do_v appertain_v to_o the_o person_n of_o achaz_n thy_o father_n but_o by_o reason_n thou_o be_v not_o only_o his_o son_n by_o nature_n but_o also_o by_o grace_n therefore_o the_o whole_a promise_n of_o grace_n appertain_v to_o thou_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v god_n rom._n 9_o it_o be_v not_o carnal_a generation_n that_o make_v we_o son_n of_o the_o promise_n for_o not_o all_o that_o be_v of_o israel_n be_v israel_n in_o deed_n they_o be_v not_o all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o only_o the_o son_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o be_v they_o that_o through_o belief_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n become_v the_o son_n of_o mercy_n and_o be_v make_v the_o child_n of_o god_n then_o this_o belief_n in_o the_o promise_n make_v we_o not_o only_a son_n to_o god_n but_o son_n to_o david_n and_o abraham_n for_o follow_v the_o footstep_n of_o abraham_n in_o his_o faith_n by_o imitation_n of_o his_o faith_n we_o become_v his_o son_n thus_o far_o concern_v the_o word_n of_o the_o preface_n lesson_n of_o this_o i_o mark_v two_o or_o three_o thing_n and_o first_o by_o these_o word_n you_o see_v the_o prophet_n stay_v not_o nor_o bide_v not_o but_o hold_v forth_o his_o course_n till_o he_o be_v command_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o stand_v and_o stay_v he_o have_v a_o special_a command_n for_o he_o ere_o he_o return_v this_o teach_v all_o officebearer_n that_o in_o god_n errand_n no_o mâ—n_z oughts_z to_o enterprise_v any_o thing_n at_o his_o own_o hand_n but_o to_o have_v the_o lord_n own_o advice_n ere_o he_o proceed_v to_o his_o work_n we_o have_v his_o advice_n when_o we_o have_v the_o warrant_n of_o his_o word_n the_o second_o thing_n i_o mark_v as_o soon_o as_o he_o be_v command_v to_o go_v lesson_n he_o stay_v not_o but_o so_o soon_o as_o god_n say_v the_o word_n he_o obey_v he_o make_v no_o doubt_v he_o aâ—keth_v no_o reason_n at_o god_n he_o take_v it_o not_o to_o his_o advisement_n he_o make_v no_o opposition_n but_o incontinent_o he_o obey_v and_o sure_o this_o be_v true_a that_o if_o ever_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v any_o reason_n to_o have_v repine_v isaiah_n have_v reason_n at_o this_o time_n and_o why_o in_o a_o moment_n and_o with_o one_o mouth_n he_o be_v command_v to_o recall_v that_o severe_a sentence_n which_o he_o have_v pronounce_v and_o to_o pronounce_v the_o contrary_a which_o may_v have_v engender_v a_o wonderful_a suspicion_n in_o the_o king_n heart_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o suddainnes_n if_o isaiah_n have_v be_v as_o short_a and_o as_o angry_a as_o jonas_n no_o question_n he_o will_v have_v ask_v a_o reason_n at_o god_n for_o jonas_n be_v not_o command_v to_o recall_v his_o sentence_n neither_o be_v he_o send_v in_o such_o suddainnes_n to_o call_v it_o back_o but_o he_o see_v the_o word_n of_o his_o threaten_n not_o to_o come_v to_o pass_v therefore_o he_o fret_v and_o fume_v against_o god_n where_o if_o he_o have_v be_v command_v in_o such_o suddainnes_n to_o go_v and_o recall_v his_o sentence_n you_o may_v easy_o conjecture_v what_o shall_v have_v be_v his_o part_n this_o perturbation_n that_o be_v in_o jonas_n let_v we_o see_v that_o he_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o threaten_n of_o god_n for_o if_o he_o have_v understand_v that_o in_o all_o the_o threaten_n of_o god_n there_o be_v a_o condition_n annex_v he_o will_v not_o have_v take_v it_o so_o high_o and_o if_o he_o have_v understand_v that_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n be_v not_o to_o cast_v off_o a_o sinner_n he_o have_v not_o take_v it_o so_o angry_o but_o be_v ignorant_a of_o this_o he_o fall_v into_o this_o fume_n and_o fret_v against_o god_n so_o i_o say_v there_o be_v two_o thing_n here_o to_o be_v note_v one_o thing_n to_o be_v eschew_v of_o the_o teacher_n in_o the_o person_n of_o jonas_n another_o thing_n to_o be_v follow_v of_o they_o in_o the_o person_n of_o isaiah_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v eschew_v be_v this_o person_n jonas_n stand_v so_o precise_o upon_o his_o reputation_n that_o he_o be_v exceed_o angry_a that_o god_n shall_v change_v his_o judgement_n in_o mercy_n now_o i_o say_v this_o fault_n will_v be_v eschew_v of_o all_o and_o special_o of_o officebearer_n and_o i_o be_o sure_a there_o be_v no_o office-bearer_n which_o have_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o his_o heart_n who_o will_v not_o rejoice_v exceed_o and_o be_v glad_a to_o see_v all_o these_o threaten_n which_o from_o time_n to_o time_n be_v pronounce_v against_o these_o bloody_a man_n all_o those_o threaten_n that_o be_v pronounce_v against_o the_o manifest_a oppressor_n and_o against_o these_o sacrilegious_a person_n i_o be_o assure_v there_o be_v none_o but_o he_o will_v exceed_o rejoice_v to_o see_v these_o threaten_n turn_v in_o mercy_n again_o i_o be_o assure_v there_o be_v not_o a_o spiritual_a office-bearer_n that_o have_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o his_o heart_n who_o will_v not_o exceed_o rejoice_v to_o see_v all_o the_o threaten_n and_o admonition_n direct_v from_o this_o place_n to_o magistrate_n of_o all_o rank_n inferior_a superior_a and_o supreme_a turn_v in_o mercy_n he_o be_v more_o than_o unhappy_a that_o be_v so_o incline_v to_o threaten_v that_o if_o he_o see_v the_o
spirit_n of_o god_n offer_v the_o contrary_a occasion_n will_v not_o be_v a_o thousand_o time_n more_o ready_a to_o comfort_v king_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o mercy_n give_v you_o grace_n sir_n that_o you_o may_v have_v that_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n to_o uphold_v you_o without_o the_o which_o there_o be_v no_o true_a comfort_n but_o alas_o when_o i_o look_v on_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n of_o this_o country_n i_o be_o almost_o out_o of_o hope_n for_o why_o your_o subject_n have_v get_v such_o a_o custom_n of_o sin_n and_o evil_a do_v whereby_o they_o have_v draw_v on_o such_o a_o habit_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n that_o nothing_o be_v pleasant_a to_o they_o but_o that_o which_o be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o nothing_o displease_v to_o they_o but_o that_o which_o be_v please_v to_o he_o what_o be_v it_o i_o pray_v you_o that_o custom_n will_v not_o bow_v what_o be_v it_o that_o custom_n will_v not_o alter_v what_o be_v it_o that_o continual_a use_n will_v not_o harden_v there_o be_v no_o potion_n so_o bitter-tasted_n in_o the_o beginning_n but_o if_o thou_o use_v it_o a_o little_a while_n it_o shall_v appear_v not_o so_o bitter_a continue_v yet_o further_o in_o it_o it_o shall_v appear_v nothing_o bitter_a at_o all_o &_o go_v forward_o yet_o in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o end_n it_o shall_v become_v sweet_a suppose_v in_o the_o beginning_z it_o be_v most_o bitter_a even_o so_o it_o stand_v with_o that_o miserable_a man_n that_o cast_v his_o whole_a delight_n in_o ill_o do_v that_o he_o have_v such_o a_o custom_n in_o evil_a do_v that_o nothing_o be_v please_v to_o he_o but_o whiâ—h_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o nothing_o displease_v to_o he_o but_o that_o which_o be_v please_v to_o god_n for_o the_o mischievous_a custom_n of_o evil_n do_v banish_v light_a out_o of_o the_o minde·_n and_o as_o it_o banish_v light_a out_o of_o the_o mind_n it_o so_o banish_v all_o feel_n out_o of_o the_o conscience_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o light_n come_v darkness_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o feeling_n come_v hardness_n now_o the_o conscience_n be_v harden_v &_o the_o mind_n be_v darken_v what_o remain_v but_o a_o desperate_a and_o a_o obstinate_a condition_n like_a to_o the_o devil_n who_o be_v say_v to_o be_v bind_v in_o chain_n under_o perpetual_a darkness_n this_o be_v wonderful_a that_o such_o continual_a thunder_a of_o these_o threaten_n be_v not_o able_a to_o move_v they_o but_o it_o be_v no_o marvel_n for_o there_o be_v no_o word_n will_v move_v they_o yea_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o the_o bloody_a man_n or_o oppressor_n to_o refaine_v from_o time_n they_o be_v once_o give_v over_o to_o sin_n for_o from_o time_n the_o sin_n have_v get_v superiority_n in_o they_o as_o peter_n say_v it_o command_v they_o more_o absolute_o than_o a_o prince_n will_v command_v his_o subject_n for_o sin_n have_v make_v they_o such_o slave_n and_o they_o be_v so_o carry_v with_o impotency_n of_o their_o affection_n that_o they_o dare_v no_o more_o refrain_v from_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n than_o a_o good_a servant_n from_o his_o master_n service_n i_o pray_v god_n that_o he_o so_o multiply_v the_o spirit_n of_o government_n upon_o you_o sir_n &_o that_o holy_a unction_n of_o king_n that_o we_o may_v once_o see_v this_o great_a insolency_n that_o break_v out_o in_o so_o great_a contempt_n condign_o punish_v that_o you_o may_v keep_v your_o conscience_n pure_a and_o holy_a thus_o much_o concern_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v eschew_v in_o jonas_n now_o follow_v another_o lesson_n to_o be_v learn_v in_o the_o person_n of_o isaiah_n person_n you_o see_v isaiah_n be_v ready_a to_o do_v what_o the_o lord_n command_v when_o the_o lord_n bid_v he_o blow_v the_o blast_n of_o judgement_n he_o blow_v it_o when_o the_o lord_n bid_v he_o come_v he_o come_v &_o when_o the_o lord_n bid_v he_o go_v he_o go_v then_o the_o lesson_n be_v this_o we_o that_o be_v the_o trumpeter_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o blow_v as_o our_o affection_n and_o man_n bid_v but_o as_o the_o lord_n bid_v we_o we_o must_v not_o sound_v the_o retreat_n when_o we_o shall_v sound_v the_o march_n nor_o we_o must_v not_o sound_v the_o march_n when_o we_o shall_v sound_v the_o retreat_n we_o must_v not_o sound_a judgement_n when_o the_o lord_n bid_v sound_a mercy_n and_o we_o must_v not_o sound_a mercy_n when_o the_o lord_n bid_v sound_a judgement_n but_o now_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o land_n crave_v that_o all_o pulpit_n sound_a judgement_n therefore_o judgement_n must_v be_v sound_v there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o avert_v this_o judgement_n but_o that_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o call_n put_v to_o his_o hand_n to_o reform_v according_a to_o the_o bound_n and_o power_n that_o be_v commit_v unto_o he_o and_o the_o best_a way_n be_v that_o you_o that_o be_v noble_a man_n concur_v with_o your_o prince_n and_o his_o majesty_n concur_v with_o heart_n and_o hand_n to_o repair_v the_o ruin_n of_o this_o country_n thus_o far_o for_o the_o second_o lesson_n now_o he_o subjoin_v the_o narrative_n in_o the_o narrative_n he_o say_v to_o the_o king_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v his_o prayer_n and_o have_v see_v his_o tear_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v suppose_v thou_o lay_v in_o thy_o chamber_n &_o turn_v thou_o to_o the_o wall_n yet_o i_o hear_v all_o the_o word_n that_o thou_o speak_v and_o i_o see_v all_o the_o tear_n that_o distil_v from_o thou_o and_o suppose_v it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o temple_n yet_o all_o be_v manifest_a to_o i_o this_o be_v a_o great_a comfort_n then_o the_o lesson_n in_o general_n be_v this_o doctrine_n in_o all_o place_n and_o to_o all_o estate_n the_o lord_n ear_n be_v ever_o fasten_v to_o the_o cry_n of_o his_o own_o &_o he_o see_v their_o tear_n and_o he_o hear_v their_o word_n and_o suppose_v he_o be_v not_o always_o as_o ready_a to_o dispatch_v they_o as_o he_o be_v to_o hezechia_n yet_o he_o leave_v they_o not_o but_o he_o sustain_v they_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n by_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o end_n he_o grant_v they_o their_o petition_n so_o far_o as_o be_v sufficient_a and_o if_o it_o be_v according_a to_o his_o will_n he_o give_v they_o more_o than_o they_o seek_v if_o this_o be_v true_a that_o the_o lord_n ear_n be_v present_a to_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o his_o own_o and_o his_o eye_n to_o see_v their_o tear_n will_v not_o the_o lord_n be_v move_v at_o the_o cry_n of_o they_o that_o be_v oppress_v with_o these_o bloody_a man_n application_n it_o be_v wonderful_a that_o no_o threaten_n nor_o denunciation_n will_v move_v these_o man_n but_o if_o every_o tear_n be_v pour_v in_o the_o lord_n viol_n and_o every_o word_n hear_v of_o the_o lord_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v every_o drop_n of_o blood_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n viol_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o these_o bloody_a man_n will_v not_o give_v ear_n the_o reason_n be_v this_o they_o have_v lay_v this_o ground_n and_o upon_o this_o false_a ground_n they_o build_v all_o their_o false_a conclusion_n with_o atheist_n that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o god_n and_o upon_o this_o ground_n they_o build_v all_o their_o mischievous_a work_n but_o i_o will_v demand_v of_o these_o man_n that_o have_v lay_v this_o ground_n if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o god_n whence_o flow_v this_o fear_n and_o terror_n of_o conscience_n this_o tremble_a and_o unquietness_n which_o gnaw_v they_o if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o god_n how_o be_v it_o that_o they_o be_v so_o torment_v suppose_v they_o have_v banish_v knowledge_n out_o of_o their_o mind_n &_o feel_v out_o of_o their_o conscience_n &_o all_o that_o shall_v fear_v they_o out_o of_o their_o heart_n yet_o they_o have_v even_o this_o fear_n &_o tremble_v in_o their_o soul_n and_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o banish_v this_o fear_n do_v what_o they_o can_v yea_o the_o more_o murder_n they_o commit_v the_o great_a be_v their_o fear_n so_o where_o man_n think_v to_o make_v themselves_o sure_a by_o slaughter_n it_o be_v the_o high_a way_n to_o cast_v themselves_o in_o great_a unsurety_n and_o make_v their_o heart_n more_o fearful_a than_o it_o be_v from_o whence_o come_v these_o torment_n but_o from_o god_n forewarn_v they_o of_o hell_n and_o these_o be_v the_o beginning_n of_o hell_n to_o thou_o in_o this_o life_n which_o if_o god_n will_v let_v off_o the_o all_o full_a measure_n they_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o put_v violent_a hand_n on_o themselves_o think_v thereby_o to_o get_v a_o outgate_n to_o their_o soul_n for_o they_o think_v if_o the_o soul_n be_v out_o of_o this_o body_n it_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o better_a case_n where_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n
it_o be_v that_o david_n in_o his_o 51_o psalm_n cry_v out_o and_o say_v against_o thou_o against_o thou_o only_o i_o have_v sin_v now_o see_v it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o forgive_v sin_n let_v we_o seek_v remission_n at_o god_n and_o no_o other_o the_o last_o thing_n that_o i_o mark_v be_v the_o cause_n that_o move_v god_n to_o forgive_v he_o his_o sin_n sin_n he_o say_v because_o he_o love_v his_o person_n and_o for_o this_o love_n that_o he_o do_v bear_v unto_o he_o he_o neither_o suffer_v the_o bitterness_n to_o remain_v in_o his_o soul_n nor_o his_o body_n to_o see_v the_o grave_n it_o be_v confess_v by_o the_o king_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o himself_o worthy_a of_o this_o love_n therefore_o he_o be_v not_o love_v for_o his_o own_o cause_n of_o necessity_n then_o he_o must_v be_v love_v for_o that_o man_n cause_n that_o take_v away_o his_o sin_n now_o read_v over_o the_o scripture_n what_o man_n be_v that_o who_o have_v take_v away_o our_o sin_n take_v on_o he_o our_o debt_n &_o discharge_v he_o honest_o and_o honourable_o of_o it_o even_o he_o that_o be_v god_n and_o man_n also_o christ_n jesus_n and_o therefore_o in_o these_o same_o word_n quiet_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n to_o be_v remove_v for_o the_o love_n which_o god_n do_v bear_v to_o he_o in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v in_o his_o loin_n as_o yet_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n i_o say_v there_o be_v no_o man_n able_a to_o bear_v and_o discharge_v this_o burden_n save_v this_o man_n which_o be_v god_n also_o able_a because_o he_o be_v god_n and_o as_o he_o be_v able_a so_o he_o discharge_v this_o burden_n in_o his_o own_o time_n and_o christ_n be_v just_o the_o only_a mediator_n betwixt_o god_n and_o man._n and_o therefore_o who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o love_v in_o he_o and_o to_o who_o the_o lord_n show_v mercy_n it_o be_v for_o his_o cause_n only_o for_o why_o he_o perfect_o satisfy_v for_o the_o whole_a business_n which_o may_v be_v easy_o see_v in_o these_o three_o point_n for_o fiâ—st_v he_o deliver_v we_o from_o these_o sin_n which_o we_o call_v actual_a sin_n and_o how_o by_o his_o perfect_a satisfaction_n whereby_o he_o satisfy_v full_o in_o suffer_v hell_n in_o his_o soul_n and_o death_n in_o his_o body_n and_o that_o on_o the_o cross_n and_o so_o free_v we_o from_o these_o actual_a sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n thereof_o so_o that_o in_o this_o point_n he_o be_v a_o perfect_a mediator_n second_o he_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o puddle_n and_o rot_a root_n from_o the_o which_o they_o proccede_v for_o you_o see_v christ_n jesus_n be_v conceive_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n and_o that_o by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o that_o our_o nature_n in_o he_o be_v full_o sanctify_v by_o that_o same_o power_n and_o this_o perfect_a purity_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o his_o person_n cover_v our_o impurity_n for_o he_o be_v not_o conceive_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n as_o we_o be_v but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o perfect_o sanctify_v our_o nature_n in_o he_o even_o in_o the_o moment_n of_o his_o conception_n so_o he_o be_v thorough_o purge_v his_o purity_n cover_v our_o impurity_n now_o in_o the_o three_o point_n also_o he_o be_v a_o perfect_a mediator_n for_o he_o not_o only_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n but_o he_o accomplish_v the_o whole_a law_n for_o we_o yea_o and_o more_o than_o the_o law_n require_v for_o the_o second_o table_n require_v only_o that_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourself_o but_o christ_n do_v more_o than_o this_o for_o none_o love_v his_o neighbour_n so_o that_o willing_o he_o will_v die_v for_o he_o so_o christ_n in_o die_v for_o we_o show_v that_o he_o love_v we_o more_o than_o the_o law_n require_v and_o so_o he_o not_o only_o accomplish_v the_o law_n for_o we_o but_o do_v more_o than_o the_o law_n require_v now_o this_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o he_o come_v in_o between_o we_o and_o his_o father_n and_o cover_v our_o rebellion_n and_o disobedience_n or_o else_o we_o can_v not_o be_v free_a from_o condemnation_n in_o this_o point_n also_o all_o these_o to_o wit_n perfect_a purity_n perfect_a satisfaction_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n perfect_o and_o therefore_o only_a mercy_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v for_o in_o he_o and_o he_o that_o have_v not_o christ_n to_o be_v his_o intercessor_n that_o man_n shall_v never_o taste_v of_o mercy_n now_o let_v we_o go_v to_o the_o application_n what_o manner_n of_o intercession_n can_v christ_n make_v for_o that_o man_n that_o blaspheme_v his_o father_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o the_o son_n can_v intercede_v where_o the_o father_n be_v blaspheme_v wilful_o and_o willing_o yea_o of_o all_o judgement_n this_o be_v a_o most_o terrible_a judgement_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o blasphemy_n have_v such_o power_n that_o he_o make_v a_o man_n to_o utter_v such_o voice_n against_o his_o maker_n thus_o far_o concern_v these_o word_n now_o in_o the_o next_o two_o verse_n he_o give_v two_o reason_n sinneâ—_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n forgive_v he_o his_o sin_n and_o deliver_v he_o from_o the_o death_n of_o his_o body_n and_o he_o show_v in_o that_o 18_o and_o 19_o verse_n that_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o work_n have_v his_o own_o entry_n and_o special_a respect_n to_o his_o own_o glory_n which_o glory_n he_o see_v will_v be_v advance_v more_o by_o the_o lengthen_v of_o his_o day_n then_o otherise_v by_o the_o shorten_n thereof_o second_o that_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o delivery_n will_v be_v a_o matter_n of_o praise_n to_o all_o generation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n for_o it_o be_v say_v the_o father_n shall_v instruct_v their_o child_n and_o so_o father_n and_o child_n in_o their_o extremity_n they_o shall_v run_v to_o god_n for_o the_o like_a mercy_n now_o for_o these_o two_o end_n that_o god_n may_v be_v praise_v of_o the_o king_n in_o his_o own_o person_n and_o of_o his_o posterity_n and_o of_o all_o the_o posterity_n thereafter_o the_o lord_n bestow_v this_o benefit_n upon_o the_o king_n and_o give_v he_o health_n i_o take_v up_o the_o reason_n in_o these_o two_o verse_n the_o 18._o and_o 19_o and_o the_o first_o reason_n be_v take_v up_o in_o the_o 18_o and_o beginning_n of_o the_o 19_o for_o there_o he_o say_v the_o grave_n can_v confess_v thou_o death_n can_v praise_v thou_o as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v dead_a man_n and_o bury_v can_v praise_v thou_o as_o we_o do_v in_o these_o body_n of_o we_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n live_v in_o thy_o church_n here_o dead_a man_n that_o rest_v in_o their_o grave_n can_v look_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o thy_o promise_n and_o if_o i_o be_v dead_a and_o my_o body_n in_o the_o grave_n i_o can_v not_o look_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o thy_o promise_n in_o give_v i_o a_o son_n it_o be_v only_o the_o live_n the_o live_a that_o be_v able_a to_o praise_v thou_o there_o he_o double_v the_o word_n to_o let_v you_o see_v that_o they_o must_v be_v endue_v with_o a_o double_a life_n that_o praise_v the_o lord_n aright_o they_o must_v not_o only_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o life_n of_o the_o body_n but_o also_o they_o must_v live_v in_o their_o soul_n now_o the_o king_n say_v i_o be_v restore_v to_o this_o double_a life_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o for_o none_o can_v praise_v thou_o worthy_o as_o i_o do_v this_o day_n but_o they_o that_o be_v alive_a as_o i_o be_o this_o be_v the_o first_o reason_n soul_n now_o to_o examine_v the_o word_n he_o mean_v not_o that_o they_o who_o be_v dead_a and_o bury_a leave_n off_o this_o exercise_n only_o he_o mean_v that_o they_o who_o be_v dead_a and_o bury_v will_v not_o praise_v god_n in_o their_o body_n will_v not_o praise_v he_o as_o we_o do_v here_o on_o earth_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o think_v that_o they_o leave_v off_o this_o exercise_n yea_o by_o the_o contrary_n we_o must_v believe_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o saint_n depart_v be_v more_o busy_a in_o this_o exercise_n then_o when_o they_o be_v alive_a and_o how_o prove_v i_o this_o the_o near_a the_o soul_n be_v unto_o god_n the_o great_a pleasure_n and_o delight_v it_o take_v in_o he_o but_o after_o it_o be_v depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n it_o be_v so_o much_o the_o near_o couple_v with_o god_n therefore_o it_o take_v the_o great_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n in_o he_o now_o the_o great_a pleasure_n it_o take_v in_o god_n the_o great_a praise_n it_o must_v give_v to_o he_o for_o pleasure_n can_v come_v into_o the_o heart_n but_o it_o