well_o set_v on_o by_o the_o teacher_n in_o assembly_n who_o be_v to_o endeavour_v to_o fix_v their_o good_a counsel_n in_o the_o memory_n of_o the_o hearer_n and_o to_o hold_v the_o people_n close_o to_o their_o office_n and_o duty_n a_o wise_a faithful_a magistrate_n fit_v for_o the_o due_a administration_n of_o justice_n in_o a_o kingdom_n or_o commonwealth_n be_v compare_v unto_o such_o a_o well-fixed_n nail_n in_o its_o right_a place_n confirm_v in_o his_o seat_n of_o dignity_n the_o peace_n and_o other_o happiness_n of_o a_o nation_n much_o depend_v upon_o his_o good_a government_n and_o the_o subject_n be_v hold_v and_o bear_v up_o in_o their_o duty_n by_o his_o authority_n the_o reader_n may_v here_o observe_v how_o the_o lord_n do_v in_o his_o word_n spiritualise_v these_o earthly_a thing_n and_o employment_n whereby_o he_o will_v teach_v they_o to_o be_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a in_o their_o particular_a function_n that_o they_o may_v abide_v in_o their_o calling_n with_o god_n and_o may_v know_v in_o experience_n how_o to_o have_v the_o christian_a religion_n to_o run_v into_o the_o whole_a of_o their_o day_n and_o work_n and_o may_v see_v it_o evident_o reconcileable_a and_o reducible_a to_o practise_v for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v diligent_a industrious_a and_o laborious_a with_o his_o hand_n whilst_o all_o the_o while_o he_o be_v believe_v serious_a and_o ponder_a in_o his_o heart_n have_v sweet_a meditation_n and_o be_v glad_a in_o jehovah_n turn_v his_o ordinary_a work_n into_o special_a worship_n and_o have_v fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o with_o his_o son_n jesus_n in_o the_o supply_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n even_o whilst_o he_o be_v conversant_a about_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n in_o his_o lawful_a employment_n o_o for_o more_o of_o such_o handy-crafts-man_n whatever_o they_o do_v it_o shall_v prosper_v as_o for_o timber-pin_n it_o instruct_v the_o carpenter_n to_o make_v they_o of_o strong_a firm_a word_n not_o of_o that_o which_o be_v weak_a and_o yield_a as_o the_o wood_n of_o a_o vine_n be_v a_o discreet_a carpenter_n will_v not_o take_v of_o the_o wood_n thereof_o to_o make_v a_o piece_n of_o work_n with_o it_o he_o will_v not_o take_v a_o pin_n of_o it_o to_o hang_v any_o vessel_n thereon_o a_o wooden-nail_n or_o peg_v of_o it_o be_v not_o fit_v for_o the_o use_n of_o hang_v up_o householdstuff_n or_o working-tool_n or_o any_o heavy_a matter_n upon_o it_o by_o which_o comparison_n and_o similitude_n the_o lord_n give_v hypocritical_a israel_n and_o judah_n to_o know_v that_o of_o all_o the_o people_n in_o the_o world_n carnal_a earthly_a hollow-hearted_a professor_n of_o religion_n be_v some_o of_o the_o most_o unprofitable_a and_o useless_a the_o carpenter_n may_v learn_v from_o this_o word_n what_o kind_n of_o timber_n to_o choose_v and_o to_o use_v even_o that_o 20._o which_o be_v of_o tree_n that_o will_v not_o rot_v cedar_n oak_n ash_n elm_n firt-tree_n be_v especial_o commend_v among_o other_o wise_a workman_n will_v discern_v between_o what_o be_v sound_a and_o what_o be_v rot_v i_o expect_v that_o skilful_a carpenter_n will_v be_v in_o this_o on_o my_o side_n for_o 1._o the_o scripture_n do_v much_o commend_v those_o who_o be_v very_o skilful_a in_o this_o mechanic_n art_n such_o be_v the_o sydonian_o the_o tyrian_n and_o some_o other_o who_o have_v practical_a excellency_n of_o curious_a knowledge_n in_o this_o artificious_a affabrous_a science_n aelohim_v himself_o do_v set_v himself_o out_o 11._o as_o a_o architect_n thus_o be_v christ_n the_o builder_n of_o his_o church_n and_o paul_n be_v under_o christ_n a_o wise_a architect_n the_o 31._o saw_n be_v here_o speak_v of_o the_o use_n of_o which_o instrument_n with_o capenter_n be_v to_o cut_v timber_n and_o board_n asunder_o to_o make_v man_n thus_o to_o pass_v under_o the_o saw_n and_o to_o cut_v they_o asunder_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o grievous_a kind_n of_o torment_a punishment_n which_o some_o enrage_a conqueror_n have_v exercise_v their_o subdue_a captive_n with_o it_o be_v a_o instrument_n mere_o passive_a which_o do_v act_n no_o further_o than_o it_o be_v act_v have_v all_o its_o force_n and_o receive_v all_o its_o efficacy_n from_o that_o agent_n or_o from_o these_o agent_n that_o do_v move_v it_o to_o and_o fro_o up_o and_o down_o backward_o and_o forward_o in_o cut_v and_o therefore_o the_o saw_n can_v magnify_v itself_o against_o the_o agitator_n the_o mover_n of_o it_o it_o be_v then_o a_o wicked_a thing_n in_o that_o proud_a king_n of_o assyria_n to_o exalt_v himself_o when_o the_o lord_n use_v he_o as_o a_o see_v in_o his_o hand_n for_o the_o humble_v and_o subdue_a the_o correct_v and_o chastise_v of_o a_o sinful_a hypocritical_a people_n he_o ascribe_v his_o great_a victory_n which_o he_o obtain_v not_o unto_o jehovah_n as_o the_o author_n of_o they_o but_o unto_o himself_o to_o his_o own_o wisdom_n and_o valour_n he_o carry_v on_o a_o ambitious_a plot_n of_o his_o own_o to_o enlarge_v his_o territory_n and_o to_o spread_v his_o own_o dominion_n but_o think_v not_o upon_o intend_v not_o that_o which_o be_v the_o lord_n wise_a just_a design_n and_o holy_a good_a end_n thus_o you_o see_v how_o god_n in_o his_o word_n do_v furnish_v even_o sawer_n with_o profitable_a matter_n of_o holy_a meditation_n how_o large_a be_v the_o scripture_n about_o the_o right_a structure_n of_o a_o house_n in_o the_o whole_a and_o in_o the_o several_a part_n of_o it_o 3_o when_o and_o how_o to_o build_v be_v teach_v of_o aelohim_n wise_a man_n do_v not_o use_v to_o build_v 18._o what_o before_o they_o have_v destroy_v 30._o he_o that_o will_v build_v a_o house_n shall_v count_n the_o cost_n the_o charge_n lest_o he_o leave_v imperfect_a that_o work_n which_o he_o begin_v and_o so_o expose_v himself_o to_o the_o mock_n of_o all_o carpenter_n be_v such_o artificer_n 11._o to_o who_o the_o scripture_n give_v the_o appellation_n of_o edificator_n or_o builder_n or_o maker_n of_o house_n because_o one_o of_o the_o choice_a part_n of_o build_v usual_o be_v the_o timber-work_n which_o must_v be_v lay_v level_a upon_o some_o solid_a 15._o basis_n that_o it_o may_v stand_v upright_o and_o firm_a and_o move_v as_o upon_o a_o sustain_a fulture_n and_o a_o uphold_v stabiliment_n timber-pillar_n must_v be_v well_o found_v or_o ground_v set_v with_o art_n on_o their_o socket_n that_o they_o may_v be_v stay_v up_o and_o fasten_v pillar_n in_o hebrew_n have_v their_o name_n from_o stand_v firm_a immoved_a upright_a stand_v under_o and_o sustain_v of_o the_o house_n the_o socket_n be_v as_o foot_n or_o ground_n to_o sustain_v what_o timber_n or_o board_n or_o plank_n be_v lay_v upon_o they_o or_o be_v put_v into_o they_o have_v hollow_a mortaise_n for_o the_o tenon_n of_o the_o board_n to_o be_v fasten_v in_o that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o equal_a perfect_a join_n a_o work_n to_o be_v perform_v with_o skill_n and_o care_n here_o the_o exaravit_fw-la carver_n of_o wood_n be_v direct_v to_o go_v to_o jehovah_n to_o be_v fit_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o aelohim_n in_o wisdom_n and_o in_o understanding_n and_o in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o all_o workmanship_n to_o devise_v cunning_a work_n to_o work_v in_o all_o this_o kind_n of_o timber-workmanship_n with_o studious_a and_o artificial_a engrave_v or_o cut_v or_o plough_v in_o wood_n the_o most_o ingenious_a handy-crafts-man_n in_o this_o mechanic_n art_n may_v here_o try_v his_o skill_n here_o the_o carpenter_n be_v wise_v about_o 26._o beam_n and_o rafter_n what_o timber_n to_o make_v they_o of_o how_o to_o lay_v they_o how_o to_o fasten_v they_o in_o the_o wall_n they_o have_v one_o of_o their_o name_n in_o hebrew_n from_o run_v to_o meet_v because_o in_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o fit_a and_o lay_v on_o in_o a_o extructed_a edifice_n they_o shall_v be_v so_o exact_o fit_v as_o that_o they_o and_o what_o they_o be_v put_v upon_o and_o into_o may_v as_o it_o be_v run_v to_o meet_v and_o to_o receive_v one_o another_o by_o mutual_a coaptation_n and_o contignation_n there_o be_v one_o part_n of_o they_o which_o be_v ligament_n or_o band_n to_o receive_v the_o juncture_n of_o the_o building_n and_o another_o of_o their_o name_n they_o have_v from_o their_o density_n or_o thickness_n 11._o the_o commissure_v or_o couple_v or_o couple_n be_v here_o speak_v of_o as_o the_o juncture_n or_o consociation_n in_o a_o house_n those_o timber-piece_n that_o do_v make_v a_o conjunction_n in_o the_o edifice_n the_o pavement_n or_o 4._o floor_n of_o board_n be_v here_o mention_v which_o be_v the_o low_a expanse_n or_o firmament_n of_o a_o house_n here_o you_o have_v the_o timber-side-piece_n which_o be_v as_o the_o rib_n of_o a_o house_n you_o have_v the_o ceiling_n 6._o the_o roof_n or_o the_o cover_v this_o be_v the_o upper_a high_a part_n of_o
all_o these_o suit_v to_o his_o particular_a constitution_n this_o will_v make_v he_o observe_v in_o experience_n what_o food_n be_v hurtful_a and_o what_o be_v healthful_a for_o he_o 13._o this_o do_v put_v a_o healthful_a soundness_n in_o save_v faith_n in_o wholesome_a doctrine_n in_o a_o renew_a mind_n 12._o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v set_v out_o by_o its_o have_v a_o heal_a virtue_n in_o it_o upon_o the_o pardon_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n have_v bear_v the_o 17._o disease_n of_o his_o people_n and_o 34._o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a skill_n in_o lay_v of_o these_o upon_o he_o so_o as_o to_o draw_v heal_v virtue_n from_o his_o humane_a glorify_a body_n when_o quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n by_o a_o touch_n of_o faith_n ungoverned_a passion_n be_v 5._o distemper_n and_o disease_n which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o grace_n from_o he_o act_v aright_o either_o do_v prevent_v or_o remedy_n promise_n how_o many_o be_v those_o precious_a promise_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v engage_v himself_o unto_o his_o dutiful_a child_n that_o walk_v orderly_o in_o his_o family_n and_o be_v always_o find_v do_v of_o that_o which_o be_v well-pleasing_a unto_o he_o all_o which_o be_v to_o be_v plead_v with_o he_o by_o a_o spirit_n of_o faith_n with_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o case_n do_v call_v for_o and_o as_o the_o matter_n do_v require_v as_o otherwise_o sickness_n and_o disease_n be_v threaten_v against_o the_o unperswadable_a 48._o how_o often_o in_o the_o scripture_n do_v the_o cure_n of_o disease_n follow_v upon_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o it_o be_v join_v many_o example_n it_o do_v afford_v we_o of_o this_o convert_v grace_n do_v dispossess_v satan_n who_o through_o the_o sufferance_n of_o god_n have_v inflict_v do_v and_o still_o can_v inflict_v disease_n hence_o infirmity_n or_o sickness_n have_v somewhat_o of_o his_o etc._n name_n as_o a_o spirit_n of_o infirmity_n intemperance_n gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n do_v cause_n multitude_n of_o distemper_n which_o will_v not_o be_v do_v grace_n exercise_v keep_v within_o due_a bound_n of_o moderate_a sobriety_n 16._o the_o spirit_n soul_n and_o body_n in_o man_n have_v a_o mutual_a influence_n upon_o each_o other_o and_o it_o be_v often_o well_o or_o ill_o with_o the_o one_o as_o it_o be_v well_o or_o ill_o with_o the_o other_o 4._o physician_n many_o time_n can_v heal_v because_o jehovah_n be_v not_o seek_v unto_o patient_n now_o and_o then_o do_v suffer_v much_o from_o they_o and_o do_v waste_v their_o substance_n to_o little_a or_o no_o good_a effect_n so_o that_o they_o be_v physisician_n of_o no_o value_n 18._o a_o wise_a comforter_n be_v call_v a_o physician_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n there_o be_v a_o heal_a virtue_n go_v along_o with_o his_o savoury_a seasonable_a suitable_a counsel_n a_o deliverer_n have_v the_o same_o name_n when_o jehovah_n do_v save_v his_o hand_n be_v say_v to_o heal_v his_o save_v one_o do_v know_v and_o enjoy_v the_o meaning_n of_o this_o 27._o heal_v one_o be_v counsel_v in_o order_n to_o the_o continuance_n and_o further_a enjoyment_n of_o their_o health_n to_o avoid_v sin_n for_o time_n to_o come_v a_o thankful_a frame_n be_v preservative_n of_o health_n when_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o a_o cure_n be_v give_v unto_o jehovah_n and_o when_o the_o end_n of_o a_o cure_n be_v attain_v by_o a_o return_n with_o thankfulness_n and_o diligence_n to_o the_o function_n of_o our_o office_n in_o our_o place_n and_o in_o our_o call_v a_o eye_n of_o faith_n towards_o christ_n 9_o have_v be_v find_v to_o be_v actual_o heal_v 3._o thus_o also_o sweet_a sensible_a satisfy_a communion_n with_o god_n be_v of_o a_o nourish_a virtue_n and_o of_o a_o heal_a efficacy_n 14._o spiritual_a sense_n have_v spiritual_a object_n suit_v and_o heart_n sense_n have_v heart_n object_n fit_v and_o outward_a sense_n have_v outward_a object_n prepare_v the_o new_a creature_n hence_o have_v its_o way_n of_o inward_a revive_n and_o restore_v the_o spirit_n and_o soul_n see_v hear_v smell_n taste_v and_o the_o sensitive_a part_n have_v its_o congruous_a refreshment_n and_o all_o these_o have_v a_o tendency_n to_o health_n this_o be_v job_n food_n and_o physic_n and_o o_o how_o sweet_a be_v these_o to_o the_o psalmist_n palate_n 9_o this_o word_n of_o god_n have_v a_o purge_n cure_v efficacy_n so_o also_o have_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n 3._o how_o heal_a be_v his_o comfort_n to_o a_o wound_a spirit_n and_o to_o a_o break_a heart_n 15._o the_o ministry_n of_o good_a angel_n be_v sometime_o use_v both_o in_o inflict_v of_o disease_n and_o of_o death_n as_o also_o in_o cure_v of_o distemper_n 16._o it_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n in_o case_n of_o sickness_n to_o consult_v dunghil-idol_n and_o not_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n for_o cure_n and_o for_o health_n 61._o national_a sin_n do_v give_v name_n to_o natural_a disease_n as_o the_o botch_n of_o egypt_n 7._o there_o be_v a_o talio_n sometime_o in_o some_o disease_n carry_v along_o with_o they_o the_o resemblance_n of_o the_o provoke_a deserve_a cause_n of_o they_o the_o whole_a body_n sin_v may_v be_v strike_v all_o over_o or_o some_o one_o particular_a member_n may_v be_v more_o smite_v and_o pain_v when_o it_o be_v more_o in_o trespass_n etc._n some_o disease_n be_v ineurable_a by_o any_o medicinal_a art_n until_o there_o be_v repent_v and_o return_v no_o disease_n be_v so_o deadly_a but_o that_o aelohim_n can_v cure_v it_o if_o he_o will_v prove_v his_o skill_n and_o put_v forth_o his_o power_n 9_o heal_v will_v be_v a_o gift_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v church_n more_o right_o constitute_v more_o regular_o gather_v and_o more_o orderly_o walk_v the_o perturbation_n and_o passion_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v morbifickcause_n hurtful_a to_o the_o body_n as_o well_o as_o to_o the_o soul_n by_o operate_a causality_n when_o joy_n do_v exceed_v the_o heart_n forget_v its_o limit_n and_o leap_v beyond_o its_o bound_n and_o so_o loosn_v itself_o that_o the_o spirit_n too_o frolic_o fly_v out_o whereupon_o weaken_v faint_a swoon_a and_o sicken_a do_v ensue_v whereas_o joy_n moderate_v do_v revive_v the_o heart_n cheer_v the_o spirit_n quicken_v the_o body_n and_o comfort_v the_o whole_a man_n over-sadness_n and_o undisciplined_a fear_n do_v oppress_v the_o heart_n and_o straighten_v the_o spirit_n and_o imprison_v the_o soul_n and_o weaken_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o cool_v natural_a heat_n and_o so_o freeze_a the_o radical_a moisture_n that_o the_o limb_n will_v tremble_v and_o the_o heart_n palpitate_v the_o appetite_n do_v flat_a the_o digestion_n be_v disturb_v the_o the_o distribution_n impede_v kindly_a motion_n be_v hinder_v distant_a member_n be_v chill_v and_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v distemper_v the_o flesh_n be_v dry_v the_o strength_n be_v break_v the_o sense_n be_v weaken_v the_o mind_n be_v darken_v the_o imagination_n be_v cloud_v and_o fright_v the_o blood_n be_v congeal_v and_o the_o spirit_n be_v stupefy_v it_o have_v many_o sicken_a affect_n upon_o the_o whole_a man_n saving_n and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o holy_a heavenly_a frame_n have_v a_o specific_a remedy_n against_o distemper_a passion_n 73._o i_o often_o find_v the_o sick_a psalmist_n thus_o fetch_v in_o a_o timely_a cure_n a_o large_a treatise_n may_v profitable_o be_v publish_v upon_o this_o subject_a it_o will_v be_v a_o honour_n put_v upon_o the_o learned_a in_o the_o medicinal_a knowledge_n if_o their_o profession_n and_o practice_n may_v no_o long_o be_v only_o a_o conjectural_a art_n a_o probable_a doctrine_n of_o vain_a philosophy_n but_o now_o at_o length_n a_o ascertain_a science_n of_o scripture_n verity_n for_o a_o further_o advance_v and_o augment_v of_o useful_a science_n let_v it_o be_v inquire_v from_o the_o 1st_a four_o day_n work_n q._n whether_o the_o celestial_a phaenomena_n of_o the_o glorious_a luminary_n can_v ever_o be_v reduce_v to_o any_o certain_a satisfactory_a art_n or_o improve_v into_o a_o advance_v restaur_v science_n by_o vain_a philosophy_n or_o must_v this_o be_v attain_v only_o by_o scripture-discovery_n in_o its_o pursue_a light_n and_o follow_v direction_n a._n vain_a philosophy_n can_v never_o teach_v it_o it_o be_v only_o learn_v in_o the_o scripture_n school_n precious_a time_n will_v be_v prodigal_o waste_v in_o fruitless_a disquisition_n whilst_o vain_a affecter_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n be_v our_o teacher_n who_o will_v dogmatise_v over_o we_o and_o impose_v their_o peremptory_a assertion_n upon_o the_o easy_a credulity_n of_o their_o hoodwinked_a disciple_n who_o have_v no_o wing_n to_o before_o high_a enough_o for_o a_o confutation_n of_o their_o new_a world_n in_o the_o moon_n and_o in_o other_o luminary_n by_o a_o close_a ocular_a demonstration_n to_o the_o contrary_n and_o thus_o they_o be_v harden_v into_o a_o confidence_n of_o their_o
and_o discourage_a sorrow_n with_o terrible_a fear_n of_o god_n give_v over_o of_o such_o to_o the_o obduration_n and_o obstinacy_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o of_o their_o be_v shut_v up_o under_o all_o this_o when_o such_o a_o heart_n like_o a_o buckler_n or_o shield_n do_v keep_v off_o any_o blow_n or_o stroke_n from_o the_o lord_n word_n or_o hand_n shut_v itself_o up_o as_o within_o a_o fence_n so_o that_o no_o counsel_n or_o comfort_n from_o man_n can_v come_v at_o it_o whither_o can_v the_o disease_a send_v to_o any_o so_o skilful_a in_o the_o medicinal_a art_n as_o to_o open_v the_o nature_n cause_n and_o remedy_n of_o this_o one_o disease_n of_o the_o heart_n what_o shall_v i_o more_o say_v if_o i_o can_v fill_v up_o so_o many_o line_n with_o such_o a_o long_a induction_n and_o large_a enumeration_n of_o particular_a heart_n malady_n which_o be_v so_o common_a in_o experience_n and_o which_o no_o counsel_n and_o prescription_n but_o what_o be_v scriptural_a wise_o apply_v and_o due_o receive_v and_o well_o improve_v and_o follow_v can_v either_o prevent_v or_o remedy_v be_v be_v not_o high_a time_n for_o such_o as_o be_v serious_a in_o the_o art_n medicinal_a and_o be_v tender_a of_o the_o health_n and_o life_n of_o their_o patient_n and_o will_v lift_v up_o their_o face_n before_o a_o righteous_a judge_n at_o the_o last_o when_o they_o must_v stand_v or_o fall_v for_o their_o eternal_a estate_n according_a as_o they_o have_v walk_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n or_o not_o i_o say_v be_v it_o not_o high_a time_n for_o they_o to_o study_v their_o art_n and_o to_o practise_v it_o in_o a_o word-way_n the_o heart_n sick_a one_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o apt_a pertinent_a proper_a scripture_n speak_v direct_o to_o a_o multitude_n of_o such_o case_n shall_v i_o open_v a_o little_a of_o the_o malady_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o man_n the_o scripture_n can_v inform_v we_o of_o the_o discouragement_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o grief_n of_o the_o soul_n its_o bitterness_n its_o outcry_n through_o wound_v it_o be_v pour_v out_o its_o anguish_n its_o sore_a vexing_n it_o be_v draw_v nigh_o to_o the_o gulphy_a empty_a space_n its_o afflictedness_n its_o weariness_n it_o be_v be_v tear_v its_o consumptiveness_n it_o be_v be_v spoil_v its_o need_n of_o heal_a it_o be_v be_v cast_v down_o it_o be_v make_v a_o tumultuous_a stir_n within_o a_o man_n its_o sink_n it_o be_v be_v bow_v down_o it_o be_v have_v of_o overwhelm_a water_n to_o come_v into_o it_o it_o be_v refuse_v to_o be_v comfort_v it_o be_v be_v fill_v with_o trouble_n its_o be_v cast_v off_o its_o break_n it_o be_v cleave_v to_o the_o dust_n its_o melt_a for_o heaviness_n its_o faint_n its_o imprisonment_n it_o be_v be_v bereave_v of_o good_a its_o be_v remove_v far_o off_o from_o peace_n its_o exceed_a sorrowfulness_n its_o troubledness_n and_o dry_v away_o its_z bowing_z down_z its_o be_v destroy_v its_o be_v pierce_v through_o its_o be_v utter_o cut_v off_o its_o be_v dispossess_v or_o turn_v out_o of_o possession_n its_o be_v devour_v its_o be_v pervert_v with_o such_o like_a evil_a effect_n of_o the_o soul_n this_o breathe_a part_n in_o man._n and_o what_o can_v philosophic_a recipe_n do_v in_o these_o case_n whither_o can_v we_o go_v for_o a_o proper_a cure_n but_o to_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n shall_v we_o consider_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n a_o little_a that_o candle_n or_o lamp_n of_o jehovah_n in_o man_n search_v all_o the_o inner_a chamber_n of_o the_o belly_n oh_o how_o many_o be_v its_o distemper_n in_o the_o word_n we_o may_v read_v of_o the_o trouble_n or_o shortnedness_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o harden_v of_o the_o spirit_n its_o sadness_n its_o be_v drink_v up_o by_o poison_n its_o unsteadfastness_n its_o hastiness_n its_o have_v a_o breach_n in_o it_o 〈◊〉_d or_o its_o brokenness_n its_o haughtiness_n its_o unrulyness_n its_o sleepy_a distemper_n its_o grievedness_n its_o fail_n or_o faint_v its_o deep_a sighingness_n its_o pressure_n its_o be_v bind_v its_o weakness_n its_o restless_a disquiet_v rage_a its_o jealousy_n its_o anguish_n its_o overwhelmedness_n its_o perverseness_n its_o pride_n its_o erringness_n its_o vex_v and_o more_o such_o whither_o now_o to_o what_o apothecary_n shop_n to_o what_o philosophical_a doctor_n will_v you_o send_v for_o a_o cure_n of_o these_o you_o must_v come_v to_o the_o word_n and_o to_o he_o in_o and_o through_o the_o word_n one_o of_o who_o name_n be_v 20._o the_o healingâ—one_n of_o his_o people_n in_o his_o word_n there_o be_v not_o only_o spiritual_a direction_n give_v about_o these_o inner_a distemper_n of_o heart_n of_o soul_n and_o of_o spirit_n holy_a prescription_n and_o heavenly_a counsel_n but_o also_o divers_a apt_a remedy_n be_v point_v to_o from_o the_o concreated_n virtue_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v put_v into_o several_a of_o his_o creature_n when_o those_o who_o be_v repute_v to_o be_v very_o learn_v in_o this_o art_n be_v so_o far_o honour_v and_o use_v by_o the_o lord_n as_o to_o be_v make_v humble_a enough_o to_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v better_o teach_v and_o believer_n enough_o to_o judge_v god_n to_o be_v wise_a than_o man_n and_o word-wisdom_n and_o truth_n to_o excel_v philosophic_a folly_n and_o falsity_n the_o medicinal_a art_n will_v then_o advance_v and_o flourish_v there_o be_v many_o original_a word_n and_o phrase_n which_o do_v in_o a_o more_o general_a way_n direct_v unto_o health_n and_o to_o the_o recovery_n of_o it_o out_o of_o sicknesss_n beside_o a_o distinct_a particular_a enumeration_n of_o several_a disease_n with_o their_o cause_n and_o curse_n and_o several_a proper_a useful_a direction_n about_o the_o choice_n of_o meat_n and_o of_o drink_n relate_v to_o the_o regiment_n of_o health_n that_o distinction_n and_o division_n of_o animal_n of_o fowl_n of_o beast_n of_o fish_n into_o clean_a and_o unclean_a although_o it_o have_v a_o further_a etc._n typical_a shadowy_a figure_v meaning_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n administration_n of_o grace_n lead_v they_o into_o a_o holy_a separation_n from_o unclean_a people_n from_o communion_n with_o such_o they_o be_v many_o way_n to_o abstain_v yet_o withal_o a_o skilful_a artist_n in_o the_o history_n of_o animal_n may_v find_v out_o natural_a natural_a reason_n and_o cause_n for_o such_o a_o discrimination_n when_o spiritual_a reason_n do_v wise_o exercise_v itself_o about_o this_o discovery_n by_o scripture_n nature_n and_o experience_n it_o may_v discern_v clean_a animal_n to_o have_v a_o proper_a nutritive_a virtue_n more_o wholesome_a and_o continue_v and_o increase_v of_o healthiness_n whereas_o the_o unclean_a do_v more_o breed_v disease_n at_o least_o they_o be_v not_o so_o healthful_a whereby_o the_o alwise_a physician_n the_o faithful_a creator_n have_v instruct_v his_o rational_a creature_n and_o gracious_o at_o once_o provide_v both_o for_o the_o health_n of_o man_n body_n and_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n for_o meat_n do_v dispositive_o operate_v upon_o the_o mind_n who_o may_v not_o see_v that_o have_v any_o thing_n of_o a_o pierce_a eye_n that_o some_o animal_n be_v more_o ravenous_a and_o rapacious_a other_o be_v more_o luxurious_a and_o wanton_a or_o more_o cruel_a and_o bloody_a or_o more_o gluttonous_a or_o more_o fearful_a or_o more_o filthy_a or_o more_o muddy_a or_o more_o choleric_a and_o adust_a or_o more_o excessive_o moist_a with_o much_o more_o that_o may_v be_v add_v and_o do_v not_o these_o malign_o influence_n upon_o those_o who_o make_v they_o their_o usual_a food_n how_o few_o be_v there_o of_o mankind_n who_o do_v study_v their_o own_o complexion_n constitution_n temperament_n or_o what_o that_o be_v which_o be_v suitable_a food_n for_o they_o insomuch_o as_o that_o the_o most_o be_v even_o go_v into_o the_o other_o world_n before_o they_o know_v how_o to_o make_v one_o good_a meal_n but_o every_o thing_n be_v count_v good_a with_o some_o that_o will_v fill_v their_o belly_n and_o any_o thing_n with_o other_o that_o will_v gratify_v their_o distemper_a ungoverned_a appetite_n whereas_o he_o who_o have_v not_o due_a regard_n to_o his_o diet_n for_o kind_n measure_n and_o season_n will_v in_o time_n overturn_v his_o strength_n overthrow_v his_o health_n and_o disease_n himself_o and_o then_o the_o sick_a do_v feel_v the_o 12._o need_n of_o a_o physician_n or_o surgeon_n in_o which_o case_n the_o scripture_n be_v not_o silent_a but_o will_v make_v they_o medicinal_a artist_n and_o teach_v they_o practical_a skill_n i_o have_v not_o ability_n and_o accomplishment_n for_o it_o neither_o be_v it_o my_o profession_n to_o undertake_v to_o set_v before_o the_o reader_n a_o exact_a treatise_n of_o the_o medicinal_a art_n though_o i_o question_v not_o but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v find_v out_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o in_o create_a work_n
according_a to_o those_o scripture_n let_v the_o principle_n be_v admit_v and_o pursue_v and_o then_o much_o more_o will_v be_v discover_v as_o for_o the_o conservation_n of_o health_n the_o learned_a in_o the_o medicinal_a art_n shall_v search_v the_o scripture_n about_o the_o use_n of_o some_o and_o about_o the_o forbear_n of_o other_o creature_n for_o food_n about_o the_o kind_n of_o bodily_a exercise_n about_o the_o choice_n of_o aromatics_n of_o spice_n of_o olys_n of_o wine_n and_o many_o more_o about_o the_o regiment_n of_o passion_n and_o of_o affection_n with_o more_o direction_n that_o may_v be_v give_v such_o as_o the_o act_n of_o suitable_a grace_n the_o enjoy_n of_o proper_a comfort_n the_o improve_n of_o holy_a fellowship_n with_o jehovah_n in_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o more_o may_v be_v add_v if_o advice_n from_o so_o mean_v a_o one_o be_v receive_v in_o the_o college_n of_o physician_n there_o be_v a_o further_a part_n of_o the_o medicinal_a art_n which_o do_v respect_v the_o prolongation_n of_o day_n and_o the_o lengthen_v along_o of_o life_n of_o which_o there_o be_v much_o in_o the_o scripture_n both_o by_o way_n of_o direction_n and_o of_o promise_n he_o that_o will_v industrious_o seek_v out_o where_o and_o how_o often_o in_o the_o word_n that_o expression_n of_o 〈◊〉_d length_n of_o day_n or_o prolongation_n of_o day_n or_o long_o of_o day_n and_o such_o like_a phrase_n that_o do_v set_v out_o this_o be_v use_v and_o will_v wise_o observe_v to_o who_o and_o in_o what_o way_n this_o be_v covenant_v may_v find_v much_o to_o this_o purpose_n and_o end_n then_o how_o shall_v we_o be_v under_o christ_n behold_v unto_o such_o wise_a and_o faithful_a physician_n as_o will_v direct_v their_o patient_n for_o a_o cure_n to_o word_n prescription_n where_o we_o may_v pursue_v and_o follow_v their_o counsel_n in_o obedience_n and_o say_v expect_v aelohim_n blessing_n thereunto_o and_o therefore_o for_o the_o augment_v and_o advancement_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o learning_n let_v it_o be_v yet_o far_o inquire_v by_o man_n skilful_a in_o the_o original_a and_o acquaint_v with_o the_o giver_n of_o his_o word_n how_o that_o knowledge_n may_v be_v perfect_v by_o a_o scripture-discovery_n which_o do_v respect_v the_o body_n of_o man_n for_o hereby_o many_o other_o useful_a art_n will_v receive_v a_o great_a increase_n as_o the_o art_n of_o medicine_n for_o the_o prolong_n of_o the_o day_n of_o man_n and_o for_o continue_v on_o of_o his_o life_n in_o the_o conserve_n of_o his_o health_n and_o in_o the_o prevent_n or_o cure_v of_o disease_n the_o art_n of_o chirurgery_n the_o art_n of_o the_o apothecary_n and_o compounder_n the_o art_n of_o optic_n and_o perspective_n the_o art_n of_o sound_n the_o art_n of_o gust_n the_o art_n of_o odour_n the_o art_n of_o tangible_n to_o mention_v no_o more_o which_o a_o discern_a eye_n may_v look_v somewhat_o deep_a into_o at_o the_o very_a name_n of_o they_o let_v a_o more_o narrow_a research_n also_o be_v make_v into_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n its_o essence_n and_o nature_n its_o substance_n and_o operation_n its_o office_n and_o product_n how_o great_a its_o specific_a difference_n from_o the_o soul_n of_o beast_n let_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n be_v more_o study_v in_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n what_o its_o proper_a existence_n be_v what_o its_o specific_a difference_n what_o its_o faculty_n what_o the_o object_n of_o those_o faculty_n 23._o wherein_o difference_v from_o the_o soul_n whether_o separable_a from_o the_o soul_n for_o some_o time_n yet_o so_o as_o the_o body_n still_o live_v what_o its_o work_n be_v what_o be_v the_o peculiat_v seat_n in_o man_n for_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n how_o many_o those_o faculty_n be_v what_o their_o original_a what_o their_o connaturalness_n what_o all_o the_o inward_a part_n of_o man_n be_v what_o their_o league_n of_o amity_n and_o friendly_a commerce_n be_v one_o with_o another_o and_o all_o together_o with_o the_o whole_a compositum_fw-la and_o a_o multitude_n of_o other_o rare_a part_n of_o this_o great_a knowledge_n i_o wait_v if_o the_o lord_n give_v i_o to_o live_v to_o see_v this_o glorious_a design_n to_o be_v receive_v promote_v and_o improve_v by_o other_o if_o so_o i_o expect_v that_o he_o will_v give_v man_n a_o heart_n willing_a to_o contribute_v what_o this_o way_n may_v be_v judge_v useful_a by_o such_o able_a undertaker_n who_o will_v several_o labour_v in_o a_o distinct_a handle_n of_o some_o particular_a art_n and_o science_n o_o how_o rare_a be_v the_o skill_n how_o choice_a the_o privilege_n so_o to_o improve_v this_o part_n of_o experimental_a christianity_n as_o even_o here_o to_o pass_v more_o into_o grow_a beginning_n of_o that_o bless_a state_n of_o the_o heavenly_a glory_n by_o a_o more_o holy_a and_o healthful_a transform_a likeness_n to_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n in_o spirit_n in_o soul_n and_o in_o body_n in_o every_o one_o of_o these_o to_o feel_v a_o suitable_a conformity_n in_o holiness_n unto_o christ_n as_o our_o great_a exempar_n 21._o it_o be_v a_o great_a thing_n to_o believe_v aright_o that_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n be_v then_o and_o not_o till_o then_o actual_o profit_v when_o quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n make_v christ_n word_n to_o be_v spirit_n and_o life_n 30._o how_o great_a a_o honour_n hâ—th_v he_o put_v upon_o man_n and_o how_o high_o have_v he_o advance_v the_o nature_n of_o man_n who_o have_v lay_v hold_n on_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n and_o take_v that_o to_o his_o godhead_n he_o be_v one_o in_o nature_n as_o to_o his_o humanity_n with_o believer_n he_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o all_o the_o case_n of_o believer_n sin_n only_o except_v there_o be_v that_o in_o he_o that_o be_v suit_v to_o all_o the_o part_n of_o believer_n in_o his_o spirit_n in_o his_o soul_n in_o his_o body_n in_o his_o nature_n in_o his_o life_n for_o their_o regeneration_n wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n redemption_n acceptation_n strength_n joy_n comfort_n and_o every_o other_o good_a and_o his_o humane_a nature_n be_v a_o fit_v instrument_n of_o conveyance_n of_o this_o spiritual_a suitable_a good_a to_o believer_n when_o so_o quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v a_o proper_a a_o peculiar_a testimony_n give_v by_o the_o creator_n to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o six_o day_n a_o special_a own_n and_o commendation_n of_o that_o excel_a masterpiece_n adam_n therefore_o meâ—od_n there_o be_v a_o significant_a word_n add_v to_o good_a here_o whereby_o be_v set_v out_o the_o singular_a good_a of_o this_o part_n of_o the_o creation_n if_o this_o particular_a approbation_n be_v give_v to_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o creation_n in_o common_a to_o all_o the_o six_o day_n put_v together_o than_o the_o formation_n of_o man_n will_v want_v its_o distinguish_a honour_n and_o its_o signal_n remark_n this_o special_a note_n of_o singular_a observation_n here_o do_v affirm_v and_o confirm_v it_o as_o speak_v of_o that_o which_o be_v well_o know_v and_o evident_o manifest_a as_o in_o all_o the_o creature_n both_o single_o and_o apart_o collect_v and_o put_v together_o there_o be_v a_o excellency_n of_o perfection_n in_o they_o according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o their_o nature_n and_o for_o the_o usefulness_n of_o their_o end_n so_o more_o particular_o and_o especial_o in_o man_n 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v a_o emphatic_a note_n of_o demonstration_n prefix_v to_o this_o six_o day_n point_v out_o the_o work_n of_o that_o six_o day_n to_o be_v somewhat_o more_o remarkable_a and_o that_o the_o adore_a almighty_n have_v perfect_v all_o his_o work_n which_o he_o propound_v and_o purpose_v to_o create_v in_o the_o forego_n six_o day_n of_o this_o one_o week_n of_o the_o create_a world_n it_o do_v show_v a_o thing_n know_v and_o signal_o illustrious_a and_o commendable_a and_o that_o that_o day_n only_o be_v the_o six_o day_n in_o the_o weekly_a revolution_n and_o no_o other_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o that_o the_o weekly_a sabbath_n must_v be_v reckon_v in_o order_n of_o create_a time_n the_o immediate_o next_o succeed_a day_n after_o that_o six_o which_o weekly_a sabbath_n day_n be_v when_o create_v the_o seven_o the_o last_o day_n of_o the_o week_n that_o and_o no_o other_o day_n of_o the_o same_o week_n 30._o which_o note_n of_o demonstration_n be_v remarkable_a in_o other_o scripture_n to_o point_v out_o the_o certain_a weekly_a sabbath-day_n in_o all_o the_o follow_a week_n of_o the_o world_n in_o the_o successive_a course_n of_o week_n even_o the_o seven_o which_o be_v the_o last_o for_o there_o be_v but_o only_o one_o seven_o day_n in_o one_o week_n progressive_o go_v on_o in_o the_o due_a order_n and_o according_a to_o the_o establish_a law_n of_o the_o creation_n all_o the_o creature_n be_v not_o make_v
over_o q._n whether_o will_v not_o a_o exact_a literal_a version_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n word_n for_o word_n as_o they_o be_v in_o their_o order_n into_o the_o several_a mother-tongue_n without_o any_o the_o least_o add_v to_o or_o substract_v from_o it_o open_a much_o of_o many_o useful_a truth_n and_o necessary_a duty_n and_o of_o experimental_a christianity_n as_o well_o as_o many_o other_o way_n be_v very_o profitable_a for_o the_o promote_a of_o peace_n and_o purity_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n q._n whether_o be_v it_o not_o a_o duty_n for_o the_o people_n especial_o such_o of_o they_o as_o have_v more_o opportunity_n and_o advantage_n for_o this_o to_o be_v able_a to_o read_v and_o to_o understand_v the_o word_n in_o its_o original-tongue_n and_o whether_o it_o will_v not_o be_v of_o singular_a use_n to_o have_v the_o young_a capable_a child_n in_o all_o place_n to_o be_v teach_v this_o q._n how_o may_v such_o a_o hebrew_n lexicon_n be_v so_o compose_v for_o word_n and_o for_o phrase_n as_o to_o make_v scripture_n knowledge_n to_o be_v much_o more_o easy_a and_o familiar_a to_o out_o common_a people_n in_o which_o they_o may_v find_v out_o all_o sort_n of_o little_a bibles_n well_o fit_v to_o all_o particular_a case_n where_o they_o may_v quick_o see_v over_o what_o the_o whole_a scripture_n do_v speak_v to_o any_o subject_a matter_n carry_v truth_n through_o all_o the_o word_n q._n in_o what_o order_n of_o time_n in_o exact_a chronology_n be_v the_o several_a book_n of_o scripture_n and_o the_o several_a passage_n in_o every_o such_o book_n and_o how_o may_v such_o geographical_a table_n of_o all_o the_o place_n of_o the_o inhabit_a earth_n mention_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o suit_v as_o that_o time_n and_o place_n and_o inhabitant_n may_v be_v make_v obvious_a to_o every_o plain_a understanding_n q._n what_o be_v the_o new_a testament_n spiritual_a signify_v part_n of_o all_o and_o every_o of_o the_o shadowy_a figure_n ceremonial_a sign_n and_o typical_a pattern_n through_o the_o old_a testament_n q._n what_o be_v the_o urim_n and_o thummim_n and_o whether_o be_v there_o any_o prophecy_n or_o promise_v of_o either_o restore_n of_o that_o or_o of_o set_v up_o any_o thing_n else_o in_o the_o room_n of_o that_o how_o may_v we_o have_v such_o a_o oracle_n revive_v as_o to_o have_v a_o certain_a visible_a audibles_fw-fr sensible_a answer_v from_o the_o lord_n in_o weighty_a case_n q._n whether_o it_o be_v not_o one_o evidence_n of_o the_o fullness_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n that_o even_o there_o where_o its_o speech_n seem_v to_o be_v somewhat_o break_v and_o abrupt_a it_o carry_v with_o it_o a_o secret_a supplement_n in_o experience_n direct_v to_o all_o practical_a case_n concern_v therein_o which_o nothing_o else_o of_o man_n word_n can_v fill_v up_o and_o whether_o will_v it_o not_o be_v very_o profitable_a and_o acceptable_a to_o put_v together_o some_o of_o the_o more_o eminent_a remarkable_a scripture_n for_o the_o better_a evidence_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o usefulness_n of_o this_o discovery_n q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n get_v and_o keep_v life_n and_o power_n in_o the_o word_n continue_v upon_o his_o heart_n q._n what_o scripture_n ground_n be_v here_o upon_o which_o to_o bottom_n faith_n and_o prayer_n that_o if_o there_o be_v a_o spirit_n of_o believe_v the_o lord_n will_v still_o give_v miraculous_a access_n from_o heaven_n whereby_o to_o give_v sensible_a demonstration_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o goodness_n of_o his_o word_n and_o how_o may_v the_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n of_o miracle_n be_v revive_v q._n what_o be_v the_o method_n whereby_o to_o evidence_n the_o oneness_n and_o sameness_n the_o well_o agree_v consentingness_n and_o uniform_a harmoniousness_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n throughout_o the_o whole_a scripture_n for_o truth_n for_o law_n and_o for_o privilege_n for_o doctrine_n for_o duty_n and_o for_o grace_n q._n how_o may_v the_o plain_a scripture-truths_n be_v raise_v to_o a_o great_a height_n of_o spiritual_a advancement_n q._n whether_o now_o that_o scripture-knowledge_n be_v so_o abound_v any_o one_o be_v so_o competent_o well_o gift_v for_o and_o call_v to_o the_o ministerial_a office_n who_o do_v not_o understand_v the_o scripture_n in_o their_o original_a language_n and_o how_o may_v hopeful_a grow_a young_a man_n be_v so_o breed_v up_o in_o the_o scripture_n art_n and_o science_n as_o thereby_o to_o be_v fit_v for_o the_o ministerial_a office_n and_o what_o scripture_n ground_n be_v there_o to_o expect_v a_o more_o able_a faithful_a successful_a ministry_n than_o be_v yet_o at_o this_o day_n q._n whether_o it_o be_v not_o one_o great_a truth_n of_o this_o age_n that_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o one_o and_o the_o only_a rule_n to_o judge_v by_o in_o all_o case_n and_o whether_o there_o be_v any_o other_o boundary_a to_o be_v set_v to_o man_n pretend_a liberty_n of_o conscience_n q._n what_o be_v there_o of_o the_o doctrine-part_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o duty-part_n contain_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o ten_o word_n q._n in_o what_o method_n and_o order_n may_v the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v best_o read_v to_o most_o spiritual_a profit_n concern_v present_a providence_n and_o work_v of_o jehovah_n aelohim_n q._n what_o may_v the_o reason_n and_o end_n be_v why_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o present_a day_n do_v seem_v so_o much_o to_o with_o hold_v his_o spirit_n and_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o that_o spirit_n now_o that_o the_o long_n and_o petitioning_n of_o his_o church_n and_o people_n be_v so_o much_o heighten_v and_o draw_v out_o with_o expectation_n of_o his_o large_a pouring_n out_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o blessing_n upon_o his_o new_a covenant_n people_n q._n what_o be_v more_o especial_o that_o work_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v be_v and_o be_v still_o carry_v on_o upon_o the_o wheel_n of_o his_o providence_n in_o this_o age_n q._n what_o be_v there_o of_o prophetical_a scripture_n fulfil_v in_o the_o present_a day_n which_o do_v make_v way_n for_o the_o further_a accomplishment_n of_o what_o prophety_n be_v yet_o behind_o and_o what_o be_v those_o after_o prophecy_n and_o in_o what_o order_n of_o time_n be_v all_o these_o prophecy_n q._n whether_o though_o there_o have_v be_v some_o partial_a fulfilling_n of_o the_o revelation_n in_o all_o age_n of_o the_o church_n since_o john_n time_n yet_o will_v not_o the_o whole_a of_o that_o book_n of_o the_o revelation_n be_v go_v over_o in_o the_o latter_a day_n visible_o and_o sensible_o fulfil_v what_o john_n have_v in_o vision_n and_o by_o voice_n and_o whether_o be_v there_o any_o beginning_n of_o this_o in_o our_o day_n and_o time_n at_o least_o whether_o christ_n call_n and_o counsel_n from_o his_o father_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o that_o word_n of_o the_o three_o first_o chapter_n of_o that_o book_n be_v not_o more_o especial_o and_o particular_o to_o those_o gather_v separate_a church_n who_o have_v someways_o withdraw_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o romish_a way_n more_o thorough_o to_o reform_v and_o to_o refine_v and_o to_o be_v at_o perfect_a work_n as_o that_o which_o must_v lead_v the_o way_n to_o the_o bring_v about_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n which_o do_v follow_v after_o q._n what_o and_o how_o do_v the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o present_a providential_a act_v reveal_v of_o the_o pattern_n and_o platform_n of_o his_o new_a spiritual_a house_n of_o the_o latter_a day-glory_n and_o of_o the_o law_n and_o order_n of_o that_o house_n and_o how_o be_v he_o now_o with_o his_o golden_a measure_v reed_n and_o rod_n and_o line_n in_o his_o hand_n to_o try_v whether_o particular_a church_n and_o disciple_n of_o he_o do_v square_a well_o and_o exact_o to_o his_o word-rule_a and_o how_o will_v he_o have_v such_o society_n to_o be_v right_o constitute_v gather_v admit_v discipline_v and_o orderly_o walk_v in_o all_o thing_n that_o such_o church_n may_v be_v able_a to_o evidence_n to_o all_o the_o world_n that_o they_o be_v the_o true_a own_a and_o approve_a church_n of_o christ_n q._n how_o be_v christ_n at_o work_n under_o this_o providence_n to_o bring_v every_o institution_n and_o ordinance_n of_o he_o unto_o its_o scripture_n purity_n and_o perfection_n that_o they_o may_v be_v feel_v and_o enjoy_v more_o in_o the_o lively_a efficacy_n and_o save_a power_n of_o they_o q._n how_o be_v christ_n at_o work_n in_o this_o day_n to_o frame_v his_o church_n and_o people_n to_o be_v more_o of_o one_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o lip_n and_o way_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o to_o set_v they_o right_a in_o the_o way_n of_o sisterly_a association_n of_o such_o pure_a church_n and_o how_o may_v a_o believer_n see_v full_a home_o to_o this_o through_o so_o much_o as_o be_v quite_o
contrary_a unto_o it_o namely_o the_o heresy_n error_n schism_n division_n apostasy_n scandal_n of_o the_o present_a age_n q._n whether_o be_v not_o christ_n manifest_o at_o refine_n perfect_a work_n under_o this_o providence_n in_o regard_n that_o he_o do_v engage_v some_o of_o his_o servant_n in_o the_o same_o work_n according_a to_o the_o word_n as_o their_o generation_n work_n to_o be_v purge_v out_o whatsoever_o be_v corrupt_a and_o to_o be_v bring_v in_o whatsoever_o be_v pure_a that_o be_v yet_o defective_a in_o principle_n or_o practice_n among_o the_o church_n more_o particular_o to_o be_v perfect_v those_o six_o principle_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o two_o first_o verse_n of_o the_o six_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n and_o whether_o this_o work_n have_v not_o be_v too_o much_o hinder_v by_o some_o of_o note_n and_o of_o name_n in_o their_o express_v and_o interpret_n of_o perfect_a perfect_a perfection_n by_o sincere_a and_o sincerity_n whereas_o sincerity_n be_v but_o one_o work_n of_o one_o of_o the_o ten_o word_n q._n how_o will_v christ_n under_o this_o providence_n have_v nation_n city_n parish_n village_n family_n and_o person_n to_o be_v model_v as_o to_o the_o rule_n of_o govern_v concern_v duty_n and_o privilege_n q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n now_o have_v every_o duty_n and_o privilege_n to_o grow_v up_o into_o the_o spirituality_n and_o heavenliness_n of_o the_o duty_n and_o privilege_n of_o the_o latter-day_n glory_n q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n improve_v some_o special_a passage_n or_o other_o in_o that_o prayer_n of_o christ_n record_v in_o the_o seventeen_o chapter_n of_o john_n in_o order_n to_o the_o attain_n and_o promote_a of_o the_o end_n of_o every_o duty_n q._n how_o shall_v a_o duty_n be_v well_o fill_v up_o q._n how_o shall_v bill_n or_o paper_n of_o case_n be_v wise_o and_o edify_o manage_v that_o be_v bring_v into_o our_o congregation_n and_o what_o be_v there_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n of_o bring_v suitable_a sacrifice_n to_o the_o priest_n according_a to_o particular_a case_n which_o may_v give_v light_n to_o this_o matter_n that_o it_o may_v be_v spiritual_o manage_v under_o this_o new_a dispensation_n of_o grace_n q._n whether_o may_v and_o must_v a_o believer_n pray_v rejoice_v and_o give_v thanks_o not_o only_o in_o all_o case_n in_o all_o place_n among_o all_o person_n but_o also_o at_o all_o time_n and_o not_o only_o this_o in_o state_n and_o in_o frame_n but_o in_o act_v also_o and_o if_o so_o how_o be_v this_o attainable_a practicable_a and_o improveable_a so_o to_o meditate_v upon_o jehovah_n word_n all_o the_o day_n how_o be_v this_o with_o such_o like_a expression_n concern_v other_o duty_n reconcilable_a with_o the_o finite_a spirit_n of_o man_n who_o seem_v unto_o many_o to_o be_v able_a to_o do_v but_o one_o work_n at_o one_o time_n or_o have_v man_n a_o capacity_n of_o do_v several_a thing_n at_o once_o and_o if_o so_o how_o may_v this_o be_v prove_v and_o improve_v whilst_o the_o spirit_n may_v inquire_v the_o soul_n may_v desire_v the_o body_n may_v act_v and_o work_v at_o the_o same_o instant_n q._n how_o be_v the_o truth_n in_o jesus_n and_o how_o shall_v a_o believer_n so_o learn_v the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o jesus_n q._n what_o be_v the_o gradual_a difference_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o duty_n and_o of_o privilege_n between_o the_o several_a age_n of_o saint_n some_o be_v little_a child_n and_o other_o young_a man_n some_o other_o old_a father_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o grace_n q._n what_o be_v the_o proper_a season_n of_o every_o duty_n and_o how_o may_v we_o discern_v and_o improve_v it_o q._n whether_o be_v not_o scripture_n prophesy_v in_o a_o public_a congregation_n still_o a_o duty_n and_o if_o so_o by_o who_o and_o what_o be_v the_o law_n and_o rule_n by_o which_o it_o be_v to_o be_v carry_v on_o in_o preach_v in_o pray_v in_o sing_v and_o in_o other_o holy_a service_n q._n how_o may_v tzijon_n blessing_n and_o privilege_n joy_n and_o comfort_n peace_n and_o purity_n be_v antedate_v by_o a_o believer_n so_o as_o actual_o to_o enjoy_v they_o before_o they_o be_v fulfil_v q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n improve_v mystical_a membership_n with_o respect_n to_o christ_n as_o the_o head_n to_o bless_a angel_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n perfect_o sanctify_v to_o sound_v believer_n and_o excel_a saint_n that_o now_o be_v and_o that_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v as_o the_o fellow-member_n concern_v other_o practical_a experimental_a christanity_n q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n know_v distinct_o when_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v his_o spirit_n or_o his_o soul_n or_o his_o body_n which_o do_v long_o after_o jehoâ—ah_n aelohim_n and_o of_o what_o use_n will_v this_o knowledge_n be_v and_o how_o may_v a_o believer_n speak_v distinct_o and_o several_o to_o his_o spirit_n to_o his_o soul_n to_o his_o body_n and_o which_o way_n be_v this_o improveable_a q._n how_o may_v conviction_n be_v keep_v alive_a and_o improve_v q._n how_o may_v christ_n in_o his_o life_n suffer_v death_n resurrection_n and_o ascension_n and_o in_o all_o his_o office_n as_o also_o his_o word_n in_o the_o whole_a of_o it_o and_o in_o all_o its_o part_n command_v prohibit_v prophesy_a promise_a threaten_a and_o the_o rest_n of_o it_o how_o may_v these_o he_o use_v and_o improve_v for_o the_o more_o through_o mortification_n of_o corruption_n in_o all_o their_o secret_n deceitful_a â—lie_a motion_n for_o the_o more_o triumph_v overcome_v of_o temptation_n in_o all_o their_o method_n and_o device_n and_o assault_n q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n carry_v pure_a religion_n and_o practical_a christianity_n through_o the_o whole_a of_o the_o conversation_n in_o the_o particular_a as_o well_o as_o the_o general_a call_v and_o how_o may_v all_o the_o act_n of_o our_o particular_a function_n be_v perform_v as_o act_n of_o worship_n in_o obedience_n to_o a_o command_n in_o faith_n on_o a_o promise_n so_o as_o to_o expect_v and_o to_o have_v assistance_n acceptance_n and_o a_o blessing_n q._n what_o be_v a_o night-religion_n and_o how_o may_v that_o be_v improve_v in_o the_o void_a space_n of_o the_o night_n and_o even_o in_o dream_n q._n what_o be_v the_o right_a method_n of_o govern_v the_o thought_n of_o rule_v the_o tongue_n and_o of_o order_v the_o action_n q._n how_o may_v a_o believer_n make_v inward_a spiriritual_a meal_n upon_o outward_a and_o common_a meat_n and_o drink_n q._n how_o shall_v christian-visit_n be_v improve_v q._n how_o shall_v journey_n and_o travel_n in_o the_o way_n be_v improve_v q._n how_o shall_v time_n be_v redeem_v q._n how_o may_v the_o christian_a religion_n be_v make_v easy_a familiar_a delightful_a and_o spiritual_o natural_a q._n how_o be_v slanderous_a reproach_n persecution_n banishment_n confiscation_n and_o other_o cross_n to_o be_v bear_v and_o improve_v that_o when_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n it_o may_v be_v a_o suffering_n with_o christ_n and_o as_o christ_n suffer_v and_o how_o may_v we_o in_o all_o other_o thing_n so_o walk_v as_o christ_n walk_v and_o so_o be_v in_o this_o world_n as_o he_o be_v in_o this_o world_n q._n how_o may_v we_o both_o give_v full_a time_n to_o our_o worldly_a employment_n and_o necessary_a business_n and_o yet_o spiritualise_v it_o too_o q._n how_o may_v we_o get_v cut_v of_o deep-plunging_a distress_n of_o spirit_n q._n how_o be_v we_o to_o treat_v ourselves_o and_o to_o converse_v with_o ourselves_o night_n and_o day_n and_o whether_o a_o translate_n of_o hebrew_a verb_n of_o the_o self_n reflexive_a conjugation_n will_v not_o promote_v these_o self_n reflect_v meditation_n and_o act_n q._n what_o be_v the_o rule_n and_o law_n of_o write_v especial_o in_o matter_n of_o controversy_n q._n what_o may_v be_v the_o cause_n or_o cause_n of_o so_o much_o darkness_n and_o deadness_n doubt_v and_o distress_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n withhold_a and_o withdraw_a in_o professor_n of_o religion_n general_o in_o this_o day_n that_o when_o they_o be_v discover_v they_o may_v be_v remove_v q._n how_o may_v we_o know_v when_o we_o have_v audience_n and_o acceptance_n in_o the_o court_n of_o heaven_n and_o when_o a_o receipt_n of_o mercy_n be_v in_o answer_n to_o prayer_n q._n what_o be_v the_o art_n of_o holy_a silence_n in_o its_o proper_a season_n and_o how_o may_v it_o be_v improve_v q._n how_o may_v man_n work_v out_o his_o own_o salvation_n and_o god_n in_o work_v of_o it_o be_v reconcile_v and_o improve_v q._n how_o may_v spiritual_a object_n be_v make_v as_o evident_a to_o spiritual_a sense_n as_o outward_a object_n be_v to_o outward_a sense_n and_o how_o shall_v these_o spiritual_a sense_n be_v exercise_v and_o how_o shall_v spiritual_a truth_n and_o thing_n be_v make_v real_a and_o future_a one_o present_v q._n what_o be_v
all_o a_o man_n diligence_n any_o other_o way_n be_v solid_o know_v wise_a man_n among_o themselves_o do_v now_o begin_v to_o wonder_v that_o they_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v so_o abuse_v by_o those_o dictator_n in_o science_n they_o complain_v that_o there_o be_v secret_n in_o nature_n hiddenness_n in_o truth_n implication_n in_o cause_n that_o there_o be_v much_o darkness_n upon_o their_o mind_n blindness_n upon_o their_o intellect_n weakness_n in_o their_o understanding_n that_o their_o knowledge_n be_v but_o folly_n their_o power_n be_v impotent_a their_o ability_n insufficient_a and_o their_o researche_n shallow_a thus_o they_o fall_v into_o suspicion_n and_o grow_v into_o dislike_n of_o themselves_o conclude_v a_o utter_a impossibility_n in_o humane_a art_n see_v there_o be_v so_o many_o unknown_a subtlety_n in_o nature_n which_o do_v escape_v their_o sense_n and_o so_o many_o mistake_n by_o sense_n which_o do_v not_o come_v under_o their_o cognisance_n they_o acknowledge_v at_o last_o that_o to_o consummate_v the_o art_n and_o to_o perfect_v the_o science_n inquire_v after_o be_v above_o their_o strength_n and_o beyond_o their_o hope_n and_o they_o profess_o declare_v that_o they_o will_v affirm_v nothing_o subtlety_n be_v their_o science_n and_o fallacy_n be_v their_o faculty_n how_o many_o question_n may_v be_v ask_v of_o the_o most_o learned_a of_o they_o concern_v the_o most_o plain_a and_o familiar_a thing_n such_o as_o be_v most_o obvious_a and_o expose_v to_o the_o outer_a sense_n about_o see_v hear_v smell_a taste_v feel_v which_o will_v puzzle_v they_o and_o amaze_v their_o understanding_n be_v all_o the_o witty_a ingenioso_n and_o generous_a virtuoso_n of_o the_o world_n colledge_v and_o incoporate_v into_o one_o philosophic_a society_n all_o their_o extra-scriptural_a disquisition_n will_v never_o reach_v or_o hit_v what_o they_o say_v they_o aim_v at_o because_o they_o use_v not_o improve_v not_o the_o adapt_v medium_n to_o come_v at_o it_o it_o will_v have_v be_v more_o wisdom_n in_o such_o bold_a undertaker_n to_o be_v instancer_n of_o learning_n if_o they_o have_v either_o lay_v aside_o their_o attempt_n or_o point_v to_o a_o direct_a course_n and_o to_o a_o right_a way_n for_o by_o a_o ill_a unadvised_a manage_n of_o the_o inquiry_n the_o inner_a room_n of_o learning_n be_v still_o lock_v up_o and_o her_o treasure_n be_v not_o disclose_v if_o the_o reader_n marvel_v why_o one_o of_o so_o little_a philosophical_a learning_n and_o of_o so_o much_o worldly_a despisedness_n will_v adventure_v in_o such_o a_o day_n to_o be_v so_o open_a a_o redarguer_n of_o the_o whole_a philosophic_a world_n let_v he_o know_v that_o the_o scripture-cause_n will_v conquer_o plead_v itself_o and_o its_o advocate_n have_v sufficient_a security_n that_o the_o glory_n will_v be_v he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o so_o full_a a_o word_n let_v the_o writer_n and_o his_o treatise_n decrease_v into_o a_o nothing_o as_o to_o this_o and_o let_v jehovah_n and_o his_o word_n increase_v into_o a_o all_o whilst_o the_o traditionary_a learning_n of_o these_o man_n which_o be_v but_o the_o credulous_a receive_n of_o a_o false_a report_n and_o their_o sensitive_a learning_n which_o be_v often_o the_o wrong_a information_n of_o equivocate_a witness_n and_o their_o experimental_a learning_n which_o be_v usual_o the_o hasty_a observation_n of_o indagator_n and_o of_o casual_a inventor_n these_o shall_v blush_v and_o vanish_v be_v go_v and_o ashamed_a to_o show_v their_o face_n which_o so_o long_o have_v be_v set_v out_o to_o sale_n under_o the_o gaudy_a title_n of_o natural_a history_n restore_v science_n and_o instaur_v philosophy_n but_o leave_v the_o buyer_n sick_a of_o his_o bargain_n and_o cry_v out_o that_o he_o have_v all_o this_o while_n be_v overreach_v and_o defraud_a impose_v upon_o and_o insult_v over_o by_o those_o who_o themselves_o at_o length_n do_v judge_v this_o to_o be_v a_o case_n plain_o desperate_a as_o not_o know_v how_o to_o extract_v the_o real_a truth_n of_o thing_n or_o which_o way_n so_o to_o separate_v all_o mistake_n that_o they_o may_v at_o last_o be_v bring_v to_o somewhat_o which_o be_v whole_o free_a from_o error_n and_o so_o natural_a being_n may_v open_v themselves_o and_o disclose_v their_o inside_n in_o their_o primordial_a virtue_n and_o conceal_v excellency_n the_o whole_a of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o unseen_a world_n be_v altogether_o undiscoverable_a by_o any_o lawful_a mean_n but_o only_o the_o word_n revelation_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o 〈◊〉_d paul_n do_v condemn_v that_o philosophy_n as_o a_o vain_a deception_n which_o will_v obtrude_v upon_o its_o disciple_n a_o belief_n of_o those_o thing_n it_o have_v not_o see_v make_v its_o own_o excogitate_v to_o be_v oracle_n when_o it_o be_v own_o fantastic_a opinion_n be_v build_v upon_o no_o other_o foundation_n than_o the_o feign_a placent_n of_o humane_a imagination_n it_o will_v take_v away_o the_o prize_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o profit_v disciple_n in_o christ_n school_n and_o give_v it_o unto_o those_o that_o run_v in_o the_o by-race_n of_o paganish_a study_n thus_o arrogate_a unto_o its_o self_n a_o usurp_a power_n of_o judge_v and_o of_o define_v who_o be_v the_o most_o learned_a and_o skilful_a it_o do_v thrust_v itself_o into_o a_o pretend_a knowledge_n of_o such_o secret_a hide_a thing_n whereof_o it_o be_v altogether_o ignorant_a as_o if_o it_o be_v its_o own_o proper_a possession_n my_o task_n be_v to_o direct_v the_o spiritual_a man_n unto_o that_o perfect_a word_n where_o he_o may_v get_v deep_a into_o the_o profound_a mystery_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o reason_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o nature_n where_o a_o clear-eyed-faith_n may_v satisfy_v itself_o with_o self-evidencing_a verity_n i_o be_o no_o investigator_n of_o new_a fictitious_a humane_a knowledge_n but_o will_v engage_v other_o to_o be_v educer_n of_o old_a sound_a scripture-learning_n which_o have_v be_v so_o long_o veil_v with_o philosophical_a darkness_n and_o neglect_v by_o sophistical_a prejudice_n shall_v we_o any_o long_o walk_v on_o in_o the_o circular_a tract_n of_o feign_a art_n and_o of_o corrupt_a science_n by_o humane_a author_n who_o write_v one_o after_o and_o of_o another_o according_a to_o the-bad_a copy_n set_v before_o they_o say_v over_o and_o over_o the_o same_o falsify_v thing_n put_v only_o a_o new_a name_n to_o a_o old_a stuff_n whilst_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o progress_n because_o they_o do_v not_o follow_v on_o in_o a_o straight_a line_n of_o edify_a knowledge_n how_o far_o be_v they_o from_o have_v already_o say_v all_o that_o can_v be_v say_v though_o one_o of_o they_o have_v gross_o flatter_v himself_o by_o apply_v of_o that_o expression_n to_o his_o own_o write_n truth_n and_o goodness_n have_v mutual_a influence_n upon_o and_o friendly_a fellowship_n with_o each_o other_o and_o how_o then_o can_v humane_a art_n and_o philosophical_a science_n approve_v themselves_o good_a unto_o the_o will_n till_o they_o prove_v themselves_o true_a to_o the_o understanding_n of_o rational_a creature_n let_v no_o man_n 〈◊〉_d seduce_v himself_o we_o be_v at_o least_o we_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o true_a and_o kind_a unto_o ourselves_o as_o not_o to_o deceive_v ourselves_o what_o shall_v we_o deal_v with_o ourselves_o as_o a_o false_a thief_n do_v deal_v with_o a_o silly_a traveller_n offer_v himself_o ready_o to_o be_v a_o guide_n to_o direct_v he_o a_o better_a and_o right_a way_n to_o his_o journey_n end_n till_o he_o mislead_v he_o into_o some_o dark_a and_o dismal_a place_n that_o there_o he_o may_v rob_v and_o spoil_v he_o of_o his_o treasure_n such_o be_v wrong_a guide_n in_o the_o way_n of_o our_o study_n it_o any_o man_n think_v that_o he_o be_v wise_a in_o this_o world_n let_v he_o become_v a_o fool_n that_o he_o may_v be_v wise_a for_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v foolishness_n with_o god_n the_o lord_n know_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o wise_a that_o they_o be_v vain_a therefore_o let_v no_o man_n glory_n in_o man_n no_o tutor_n be_v like_a unto_o that_o spirit_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n inform_v humble_a disciple_n of_o the_o book_n of_o his_o word_n and_o of_o his_o work_n useful_a art_n and_o profitable_a science_n have_v their_o legitimation_n in_o his_o word_n and_o their_o naturalisation_n in_o his_o work_n here_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v at_o once_o both_o enlighten_v and_o sanctify_v inform_v and_o satisfy_v whereas_o academic_a scepticism_n do_v make_v their_o apprehension_n to_o be_v but_o appearance_n and_o their_o proposition_n to_o be_v but_o probability_n till_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o inquire_a spirit_n see_v he_o have_v feed_v but_o upon_o empty_a notion_n and_o so_o be_v discourage_v into_o a_o despond_v fullenness_n and_o do_v yield_v to_o overcome_v difficulty_n whilst_o our_o own_o unsteady_a unskilful_a hand_n will_v be_v draw_v out_o line_n of_o art_n
to_o constitute_v and_o establish_v a_o universal_a conclusion_n by_o these_o step_n and_o degree_n may_v we_o ascend_v into_o sound_a knowledge_n and_o with_o more_o speed_n ease_n and_o satisfaction_n learn_v the_o best_a part_n of_o profitable_a art_n and_o science_n this_o do_v set_v out_o the_o true_a real_a nature_n of_o create_a being_n as_o they_o be_v in_o the_o thing_n themselves_o whereas_o mere_a humane_a attempt_n this_o way_n have_v no_o certainty_n of_o demonstration_n nor_o infallibility_n of_o evidence_n no_o further_a convincingness_n than_o as_o they_o agree_v with_o this_o there_o be_v answeringness_n in_o this_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o existence_n which_o be_v print_v in_o this_o word_n and_o seal_v in_o the_o creation_n here_o the_o law_n of_o word_n be_v one_o with_o the_o law_n of_o thing_n here_o the_o conducture_n of_o the_o word_n do_v lead_v the_o way_n and_o the_o architecture_n of_o the_o creation_n do_v follow_v after_o whatsoever_o do_v contradict_v the_o ground_n of_o god-inspired_n scripture_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o create_a nature_n must_v be_v reject_v by_o we_o here_o scripture_n reveal_v nature_n and_o nature_n declare_v scripture_n the_o lord_n mouth_n in_o his_o word_n do_v not_o gainsay_v his_o hand_n in_o his_o work_n there_o be_v such_o inner_a secret_n in_o create_a being_n as_o be_v separate_v from_o outward_a sense_n and_o exempt_a from_o experimental_a discovery_n and_o withdraw_v from_o mere_a humane_a inquisition_n which_o work_v of_o nature_n be_v best_a contemplate_v in_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n so_o sweet_o do_v this_o insinuate_v into_o and_o incorporate_v with_o those_o how_o be_v the_o intellect_n of_o man_n likely_a to_o be_v receptive_a of_o useful_a truth_n till_o it_o be_v first_o purify_v by_o scripture-knowledge_n all_o the_o impress_n of_o wisdom_n of_o truth_n and_o of_o goodness_n that_o be_v in_o create_a thing_n they_o be_v but_o the_o transcribe_v character_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o visible_a representation_n of_o those_o shine_a perfection_n that_o be_v in_o the_o all-glorious_a author_n of_o this_o word_n who_o do_v direct_v their_o nature_n and_o govern_v their_o operation_n to_o bring_v about_o his_o own_o holy_a just_a end_n for_o the_o good_a and_o benefit_n of_o particular_a being_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a universe_n scripture_n description_n be_v most_o significative_a of_o create_a nature_n and_o best_a expressive_a of_o their_o real_a virtue_n let_v therefore_o these_o philosophical_a imperialist_n no_o long_o exercise_v lordship_n over_o the_o faith_n of_o christian_n however_o they_o have_v thus_o far_o usurp_v dominion_n over_o the_o reason_n of_o pagan_n let_v not_o our_o understanding_n be_v command_v by_o their_o law_n of_o art_n nor_o rule_v by_o their_o decree_n of_o science_n who_o will_v have_v all_o intellect_n to_o bow_v before_o they_o whilst_o they_o sit_v in_o the_o throne_n and_o king_n it_o over_o man_n soul_n it_o be_v the_o scripture_n revelation_n that_o do_v best_a preserve_v the_o due_a order_n of_o christ_n supreme_a sovereignty_n and_o of_o its_o own_o pre-eminent_a authority_n and_o of_o our_o regular_a subjection_n under_o both_o he_o and_o it_o by_o its_o win_a commendation_n of_o truth_n and_o of_o reality_n in_o the_o demonstrativeness_n of_o their_o evidence_n and_o in_o the_o choiceness_n of_o their_o excellency_n operation_n of_o nature_n and_o efficiency_n of_o art_n cooperate_a with_o nature_n and_o draw_v forth_o its_o work_a power_n be_v as_o so_o many_o instance_n and_o interpretation_n of_o such_o scripture_n as_o do_v speak_v of_o they_o wisdom_n be_v 19_o justify_v of_o her_o son_n though_o the_o common_a cry_n of_o the_o misjudging_a world_n be_v against_o she_o knowledge_n in_o this_o word_n have_v their_o universal_a conprehensiveness_n and_o if_o man_n study_n in_o they_o be_v fit_v to_o their_o particular_a inclination_n and_o frame_v to_o their_o constitution-desire_n more_o able_a instrument_n better_o furnish_v for_o public_a employment_n both_o in_o state_n and_o in_o church_n both_o for_o peace_n and_o for_o war_n will_v then_o be_v find_v the_o skilful_a scripturian_o will_v prove_v the_o wise_a artist_n and_o the_o prudent_a counsellor_n be_v lecturer_n in_o all_o country_n encourage_v and_o appoint_v in_o fit_a place_n to_o read_v in_o the_o mother_n tongue_n on_o such_o scripture-subject_n it_o will_v make_v popular_a judgement_n and_o common_a auditor_n great_a proficient_o in_o art_n and_o progressor_n in_o science_n which_o spreadingness_n of_o knowledge_n of_o christian_n shall_v not_o make_v it_o contemptible_a whereas_o now_o the_o philosopher_n will_v keep_v learning_n in_o a_o few_o hand_n among_o scholar_n in_o the_o university_n and_o reader_n of_o college_n and_o professor_n in_o the_o school_n who_o will_v be_v monopolise_v of_o original_a language_n and_o of_o scientifick_a skill_n and_o be_v drive_v on_o of_o their_o rich_a trade_n of_o overreach_v sophistry_n i_o judge_v it_o to_o be_v a_o affirmation_n according_a to_o truth_n and_o a_o undertake_n according_a to_o reality_n that_o a_o plain_a believer_n of_o discern_a capacity_n may_v be_v right_a teach_v many_o useful_a thing_n about_o the_o history_n of_o the_o creation_n in_o natural_a being_n in_o their_o proper_a causation_n productive_a work_n and_o genuine_a effect_n in_o one_o year_n than_o several_a year_n and_o yet_o more_o time_n seven_o in_o the_o common_a way_n of_o philosophical_a study_n will_v or_o can_v attain_v unto_o in_o this_o scripture_n path_n believer_n may_v expect_v the_o teach_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o inlightning_n from_o the_o father_n of_o illumination_n much_o of_o the_o write_a word_n will_v then_o receive_v more_o evident_a and_o full_a interpretation_n when_o christ_n work_n be_v make_v a_o paraphrase_n upon_o his_o word_n here_o particular_a science_n be_v true_a fruitful_a and_o complete_a not_o as_o in_o philosophical_a write_n in_o false_a barren_a and_o empty_a if_o little_a child_n be_v common_o teach_v the_o original_a language_n and_o if_o there_o be_v in_o the_o mother-tongue_n of_o the_o several_a nation_n such_o a_o exact_a scripture_n lexicon_n compose_v as_o may_v show_v the_o true_a meaning_n of_o all_o the_o original_a word_n root_n and_o branch_n and_o of_o all_o the_o original_a phrase_n relate_v to_o the_o several_a art_n and_o science_n and_o if_o the_o whole_a of_o these_o word_n and_o phrase_n be_v orderly_o and_o distinct_o with_o their_o cite_a scripture_n put_v into_o a_o common_a place_n of_o these_o special_a knowledge_n in_o various_a profession_n and_o if_o the_o most_o accomplish_a the_o best_a gift_a the_o most_o excel_o grace_v the_o most_o diligent_o and_o faithful_o industrious_a and_o the_o most_o practical_o and_o skilful_o experience_v for_o every_o particular_a art_n and_o science_n do_v make_v it_o much_o of_o the_o work_n of_o their_o day_n and_o business_n of_o their_o life_n to_o study_v the_o scripture_n for_o that_o peculiar_a end_n and_o special_a purpose_n put_v not_o only_o general_a rule_n but_o particular_a direction_n all_o methodical_o together_o it_o will_v be_v a_o complete_a summary_n and_o a_o exact_a directory_n in_o that_o art_n and_o science_n shall_v my_o grow_v wait_a hope_n be_v only_o of_o the_o next_o generation_n that_o they_o may_v listen_v to_o this_o counsel_n who_o will_v give_v that_o i_o may_v reap_v some_o good_a fruit_n of_o my_o labour_n in_o the_o present_a age_n if_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o secret_a inworking_a with_o wonderful_a efficacy_n will_v renew_v and_o irradiate_a man_n mind_n if_o he_o will_v bend_v and_o bow_v their_o will_n change_n and_o awe_v their_o heart_n than_o self-conceit_n pride_n and_o prejudice_n will_v quick_o vanish_v away_o and_o a_o teachable_a frame_n will_v so_o embrace_v and_o improve_v this_o advice_n as_o that_o the_o ingenuous_a and_o studious_a will_v not_o be_v so_o injurious_a to_o themselves_o or_o unkind_a towards_o christ_n as_o to_o kick_v he_o and_o his_o word_n out_o of_o their_o school_n for_o it_o will_v be_v make_v manifest_a in_o a_o little_a time_n that_o create_v being_n in_o their_o natural_a efficiency_n have_v such_o a_o hide_a way_n of_o secret_a operation_n as_o be_v beyond_o 2._o the_o most_o significant_a expression_n of_o any_o philosophical_a worder_n and_o therefore_o only_a the_o word_n of_o god_n can_v full_o so_o accommodate_v they_o to_o enlighten_v understanding_n as_o withal_o to_o make_v they_o proper_o declarative_a of_o real_a work_n all_o true_a both_o definition_n and_o description_n of_o thing_n by_o word_n must_v be_v rectify_v by_o scripture_n language_n whatever_n be_v the_o issue_n i_o have_v through_o mercy_n and_o grace_n obtain_v from_o the_o lord_n do_v this_o part_n of_o my_o generation_n work_n and_o in_o this_o i_o do_v rejoice_v and_o give_v glory_n to_o he_o where_o do_v the_o whole_a scripture_n that_o speak_v of_o this_o matter_n send_v we_o to_o any_o other_o way_n of_o get_v
their_o spirit_n be_v tender_a 〈◊〉_d truly-logical-art_n be_v that_o which_o be_v real_o word-art_n not_o a_o disputative_a knowledge_n or_o syllogistical_a form_n of_o man_n invent_v generous_a spirit_n those_o that_o be_v indeed_o such_o will_v conform_v their_o reason_n to_o faith_n and_o their_o faith_n to_o spirit-inspired_n revelation_n this_o word-declaration_n and_o written-discovery_n be_v perfect_a in_o its_o self_n and_o perfective_a in_o those_o who_o grow_v in_o it_o here_o the_o noble_a excellency_n of_o rational_a soul_n may_v be_v advance_v to_o somewhat_o of_o their_o high_a dignity_n in_o their_o utmost_a capacity_n here_o be_v the_o full_a original_n and_o the_o overflow_a spring_n of_o useful_a knowledge_n here_o the_o believe_a trader_n with_o his_o spiritual_a talent_n may_v increase_v his_o stock_n of_o sanctify_a learning_n somewhat_o near_o in_o its_o approach_a step_n to_o one_o of_o the_o royal_a privilege_n of_o the_o heavenly_a glory_n which_o be_v unmixed_a clearness_n and_o perfect_a cooâ—mmateness_n of_o all_o profitable_a science_n philosophical_a notion_n be_v idle_a story_n and_o when_o they_o pass_v into_o vain_a jangle_n they_o be_v frothy_a talk_n and_o unedifying_a chat_n they_o fill_v the_o fancy_n with_o dream_a speculation_n and_o make_v the_o mind_n 5._o sick_a and_o weak_a whereas_o the_o scripture_n do_v afford_v such_o a_o kind_n of_o learning_n as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d sound_n and_o healthful_a in_o its_o own_o innate_a constitution_n and_o in_o its_o causal_a efficiency_n here_o the_o intentive_a reader_n be_v still_o hold_v in_o a_o continue_a dependency_n on_o a_o spiritual_a teacher_n of_o those_o necessary_a lesson_n which_o be_v never_o well_o learn_v 29._o but_o in_o christ_n school_n and_o where_o he_o may_v get_v great_a skill_n with_o little_a cost_n in_o a_o short_a while_n this_o will_v make_v skilful_a practitioner_n in_o ordinary_a affair_n and_o in_o the_o common_a matter_n and_o action_n of_o life_n which_o philosopher_n do_v miscount_n to_o be_v beneath_o sou_o rationalist_n student_n in_o christianity_n when_o thorough_o season_v with_o the_o in-working-knowledge_n of_o holy_a precept_n and_o of_o practical_a truth_n be_v more_o awe_v into_o a_o observance_n of_o what_o be_v teach_v in_o scripture_n pew_n they_o be_v instruct_v in_o duty_n and_o inform_v in_o manner_n whilst_o they_o inquire_v into_o art_n and_o pursue_v science_n where_o the_o savingness_n of_o knowledge_n be_v suck_v in_o betimes_o all_o grow_a discovery_n if_o they_o work_v kind_o be_v improve_v towards_o the_o firm_a secure_n of_o a_o never-ending-felicity_n faith_n and_o fear_v and_o love_n and_o other_o grace_n as_o they_o widen_v the_o understanding_n and_o compose_v the_o mind_n and_o fix_v the_o heart_n still_o to_o be_v take_v of_o more_o so_o they_o also_o refine_v the_o spirit_n and_o reform_v the_o life_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o wise_a man_n in_o the_o world_n can_v never_o see_v themselves_o true_o represent_v so_o as_o that_o the_o direct_a beam_n may_v have_v a_o right_a incidence_n but_o in_o the_o glass_n of_o god_n word_n and_o he_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o in_o a_o preparedness_n to_o take_v in_o other_o learning_n who_o have_v not_o hitherto_o attain_v to_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o himself_o a_o grow_a artfulness_n in_o scripture-science_n will_v commend_v itself_o where_o it_o be_v in_o any_o though_o the_o commender_n of_o this_o unto_o such_o court_n not_o their_o applause_n but_o seek_v their_o profit_n though_o i_o be_v forget_v who_o write_v this_o yet_o christ_n and_o his_o word_n will_v still_o have_v a_o live_a name_n in_o such_o for_o all_o treasure_n of_o learning_n there_o be_v here_o full_a instruction_n for_o all_o necessary_a employment_n and_o complete_a subsidary_n for_o all_o practical_a conversation_n let_v not_o the_o judicious_a ingenuous_a reader_n expect_v from_o i_o a_o system_fw-la of_o science_n or_o platform_n of_o art_n with_o their_o proper_a rule_n and_o method_n to_o handle_v these_o thorough_o in_o a_o exact_a tractate_n be_v too_o great_a and_o long_o a_o task_n for_o my_o little_a part_n and_o short_a day_n it_o be_v a_o undertake_n worthy_a of_o some_o christian_a king_n to_o employ_v the_o learnede_a and_o holy_a of_o mankind_n about_o that_o either_o love_n or_o promotion_n can_v procure_v or_o kindness_n or_o reward_v engage_v or_o help_n and_o material_n encourage_v though_o in_o some_o few_o instance_n i_o may_v a_o little_a lead_v other_o the_o way_n with_o a_o scripture_n light_n in_o my_o hand_n i_o owe_v a_o great_a duty_n to_o the_o intellectual_a world_n of_o precious_a soul_n and_o i_o have_v no_o other_o way_n to_o make_v such_o a_o public_a payment_n of_o it_o the_o good_a of_o communion_n must_v out_o balance_v any_o private_a concern_v of_o my_o own_o he_o that_o will_v consult_v his_o own_o reputation_n and_o quiet_a among_o man_n in_o this_o age_n will_v have_v conceal_v his_o apprehension_n in_o such_o a_o day_n when_o many_o be_v so_o self-seeking_a and_o so_o angry_o confident_a by_o strengthen_v preconception_n and_o fortify_v prejudices_fw-la and_o radicate_v resolve_n against_o any_o discovery_n that_o may_v convince_v and_o shake_v they_o what_o be_v do_v be_v subject_v to_o scripture-examination_n by_o spiritual_a discerner_n when_o receive_v opinion_n have_v get_v the_o people_n applause_n and_o leader_n authority_n and_o man_n interest_n in_o this_o world_n he_o have_v need_n bring_v some_o clearness_n of_o demonstration_n who_o will_v have_v other_o to_o leave_v their_o former_a way_n to_o which_o they_o have_v be_v so_o use_v that_o they_o may_v come_v into_o a_o scripture-path_n it_o will_v be_v next_o to_o incredible_a in_o a_o man_n self_n to_o persuade_v belief_n in_o other_o who_o be_v so_o far_o go_v in_o prejudice_n and_o prepossession_n be_v there_o not_o a_o prophecy_n and_o promise_v that_o in_o the_o late_a day_n 24._o they_o who_o err_v in_o spirit_n shall_v know_v understanding_n and_o the_o murmurer_n shall_v learn_v instruction_n for_o the_o deaf_a shall_v hear_v the_o word_n of_o this_o book_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o blind_a shall_v see_v pass_v out_o of_o the_o obscurity_n and_o darkness_n when_o they_o will_v blush_v to_o consider_v how_o truth_n have_v scarce_o any_o door_n to_o enter_v in_o at_o what_o by_o innate_a ignorances_n and_o attract_a wilfulness_n and_o indulgent_a weakness_n i_o arrogate_v nothing_o to_o myself_o of_o be_v a_o first_o inventor_n of_o art_n but_o do_v refer_v whole_o unto_o that_o word_n which_o will_v illustrate_v and_o brighten_v adorn_v and_o amplify_v science_n the_o lord_n may_v therefore_o have_v lay_v i_o low_o and_o leave_v i_o despicable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o repute_a learned_a that_o christ_n and_o his_o word_n 〈◊〉_d be_v set_v the_o high_a careless_n neglect_n have_v give_v countenance_n to_o such_o 〈◊〉_d error_n as_o now_o by_o long_a prescription_n will_v pass_v into_o a_o common_a uncâ—â—â—ollable_a law_n of_o art_n and_o of_o science_n like_o the_o idle_a tale_n and_o fabulous_a story_n and_o fictitious_a narration_n which_o 16._o old_a wife_n fill_v our_o head_n withal_o when_o we_o be_v little_a chrildren_n and_o a_o traditionary_a credulity_n will_v still_o keep_v alive_a the_o memory_n of_o they_o till_o old_a age_n and_o so_o will_v transmit_v the_o frame_n of_o they_o to_o posterity_n have_v i_o not_o jehovah_n and_o his_o word_n on_o my_o side_n there_o be_v little_a expectation_n of_o any_o considerable_a success_n in_o engage_v this_o scholastic_a war_n where_o so_o many_o opposer_n be_v all_o up_o in_o arm_n against_o i_o and_o be_v so_o confident_a of_o victory_n be_v it_o not_o for_o this_o the_o controversy_n will_v stare_v i_o in_o the_o face_n with_o so_o many_o fright_v difficulty_n that_o my_o time_n about_o this_o that_o little_a of_o it_o which_o i_o can_v be_v master_n of_o to_o redeem_v it_o from_o the_o unavoidable_a intercurrence_n of_o other_o necessary_a work_n will_v scam_fw-la to_o be_v mis-spend_v and_o my_o industry_n mis-employed_n and_o the_o power_n and_o strength_n of_o my_o mind_n waste_v i_o have_v else_o soon_o be_v dis-spirited_n whilst_o the_o chief_a scope_n of_o so_o many_o man_n aim_n study_n and_o endeavour_n be_v either_o to_o defend_v or_o execute_v other_o man_n mistake_n or_o to_o justify_v and_o commend_v their_o own_o however_o if_o hereby_o the_o reputation_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v revive_v after_o my_o death_n and_o if_o the_o just_a esteem_n and_o the_o good_a opinion_n of_o god_n word_n may_v be_v build_v up_o though_o on_o the_o ruin_n of_o my_o credit_n for_o the_o present_a i_o bless_v that_o jehovah_n who_o have_v use_v i_o to_o trust_v he_o with_o hereafter_n wherein_o one_o of_o the_o great_a trial_n of_o our_o spirit_n and_o frame_n be_v and_o if_o this_o only_a mean_n of_o improve_n so_o fertile_a a_o ground_n of_o knowledge_n be_v dislike_v
himself_o fore-seen_a and_o acknowledge_v whether_o now_o the_o only_a prevention_n and_o remedy_n in_o this_o case_n which_o be_v otherwise_o so_o full_a of_o just_a fear_n of_o real_a doubt_n of_o endless_a dissatisfaction_n and_o of_o perplex_v difficulty_n be_v not_o to_o bring_v all_o sort_n of_o necessary_a knowledge_n to_o the_o pan-sophie_a the_o alness_n of_o wisdom_n in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n where_o none_o of_o the_o forementioned_a scripture_n have_v any_o ground_n to_o set_v their_o foot_n on_o in_o regard_n that_o word-revelation_n about_o nature_n secret_n be_v the_o unerring_a product_n of_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o of_o universal_a before_o seeingness_n which_o be_v always_o uniform_a and_o the_o same_o in_o their_o well-established_n order_n and_o state_v ordinary_a course_n without_o any_o variation_n by_o a_o unchangeable_a law_n of_o the_o all-knowing_a truthful_a creator_n and_o governor_n and_o redeemer_n 4._o wise_a solomon_n himself_o be_v much_o in_o the_o dark_a and_o altogether_o at_o a_o loss_n whilst_o he_o study_v the_o nature_n of_o many_o thing_n only_o in_o the_o way_n of_o pagan_a philosophy_n he_o experiment_v it_o to_o be_v a_o vain_a attempt_n of_o his_o foolish_a imagination_n to_o get_v in_o that_o way_n the_o perfect_a knowledge_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o creature_n and_o of_o cause_n and_o of_o effect_n the_o create_a work_n of_o the_o six_o day_n in_o their_o first_o origine_fw-la and_o continue_v be_v it_o be_v far_o from_o he_o he_o evident_o discover_v when_o he_o have_v make_v some_o proof_n of_o that_o kind_n of_o study_n and_o scrutiny_n many_o creature_n be_v aâ—â—a_n far_o distance_n from_o he_o some_o above_o he_o as_o the_o north-heaven_n and_o their_o light_n which_o mere_a humane_a astronomy_n can_v not_o sufficient_o inform_v he_o in_o other_o be_v below_o he_o deep_a deep_a such_o be_v the_o hide_a treasure_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o abyss_n the_o gulf_n and_o hell_n he_o go_v round_o these_o subject_a matter_n in_o his_o thought_n but_o can_v not_o get_v through_o they_o into_o the_o exact_a knowledge_n of_o they_o by_o all_o his_o industry_n and_o search_n no_o private_a study_v nor_o open_a converse_n can_v full_o inform_v his_o understanding_n what_o the_o proper_a existence_n the_o true_a reason_n and_o the_o solid_a art_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o nature_n as_o well_o as_o of_o grace_n be_v till_o he_o be_v enter_v a_o disciple_n in_o christ_n school_n where_o he_o be_v better_o teach_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o those_o two_o great_a book_n of_o scripture_n and_o of_o nature_n the_o vain_a affectation_n of_o creature-knowlede_n in_o the_o apostate_n angel_n and_o of_o humane_a wisdom_n in_o fall_v man_n have_v all_o along_o be_v endeavour_v to_o corrupt_v and_o to_o pervert_v both_o the_o pure_a word_n of_o aelohim_n and_o his_o create_a work_n whereby_o they_o be_v misrepresent_v to_o the_o rational-intellect_n in_o wrong_a shape_n we_o may_v pass_v some_o judgement_n upon_o one_o of_o the_o first_o great_a sin_n of_o apostate_n angel_n by_o that_o method_n of_o temptation_n which_o the_o old_a serpent_n do_v use_v in_o assault_a eve_n and_o adam_n by_o eve_n which_o be_v a_o vain_a affectation_n of_o creature_n knowledge_n and_o of_o self-invented_n wisdom_n they_o will_v find_v out_o a_o new_a philosophy_n suit_v to_o their_o own_o proud_a concept_n of_o thing_n 29._o set_v up_o of_o self_n and_o of_o creature_n as_o the_o great_a idol_n seek_v out_o some_o other_o way_n of_o science_n and_o of_o worship_n than_o what_o be_v form_v in_o they_o by_o create_v principle_n and_o be_v put_v into_o natural_a existence_n and_o both_o these_o discover_v in_o some_o word_n they_o seek_v out_o many_o invention_n to_o see_v if_o they_o can_v find_v a_o chief_a good_a in_o the_o creature_n they_o will_v make_v and_o try_v experiment_n what_o may_v come_v out_o of_o they_o the_o tempter_n have_v high_a conceit_n of_o his_o own_o ability_n and_o he_o will_v have_v man_n to_o excogitate_v other_o reason_n and_o cause_n of_o thing_n than_o be_v in_o create_a nature_n and_o in_o word-revelation_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o this_o caution_n be_v give_v we_o 19_o let_v no_o one_o deceive_v you_o with_o sublime_a discourse_n touch_v the_o worship_n of_o angel_n press_v into_o that_o he_o know_v not_o it_o be_v the_o design_n of_o those_o evil_a spirit_n to_o raise_v up_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n such_o high_a opinion_n of_o they_o as_o to_o extol_v they_o to_o be_v for_o knowledge_n far_o above_o the_o degree_n of_o a_o mere_a creature_n and_o to_o raise_v a_o man_n knowledge_n much_o far_a than_o he_o have_v any_o good_a warrant_n for_o and_o for_o the_o prosecute_a this_o hellish_a design_n they_o will_v engage_v man_n in_o converse_n with_o they_o to_o draw_v man_n into_o a_o discipleship_n under_o they_o that_o man_n may_v go_v to_o school_n to_o these_o revolt_a spirit_n as_o if_o these_o can_v and_o will_v teach_v man_n high_o and_o better_o than_o the_o lord_n or_o his_o word_n and_o work_v have_v do_v by_o these_o stratagem_n and_o illusion_n to_o beguile_v man_n into_o a_o veneration_n of_o they_o for_o their_o scientifick_a excellency_n and_o thus_o do_v these_o degenerate_a angel_n and_o impure_a spirit_n prevail_v over_o mankind_n at_o the_o first_o and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o prohibit_v black_a art_n of_o judiciary_n astrology_n diabolick_a magic_n hellish_a witchcraft_n and_o such_o like_a forbid_a science_n and_o satanical_a depth_n under_o the_o gaudy_a title_n of_o profound_a mystery_n whereby_o many_o do_v lose_v the_o prize_n that_o be_v ready_a and_o prepare_v at_o the_o goal_n while_o they_o yield_v themselves_o to_o be_v draw_v aside_o with_o such_o sophistick_a seduction_n these_o hellish_a impostor_n under_o a_o specious_a show_n of_o colourable_a religion_n will_v bring_v in_o dangerous_a and_o damnable_a error_n and_o heresy_n against_o the_o pure_a simplicity_n of_o the_o evangelical_n doctrine_n and_o they_o employ_v under_o they_o such_o seducer_n as_o do_v much_o corrupt_a and_o deceive_v many_o of_o the_o ignorant_a and_o credulous_a fetch_v their_o doctrine_n not_o from_o scripture_n revelation_n but_o from_o humane_a reason_n adulterate_v hold_v forth_o some_o curious_a speculation_n teach_v in_o the_o philosophic_a school_n namely_o the_o worship_v of_o angel_n as_o middle_a intercessor_n between_o god_n and_o man_n arrogate_a unto_o themselves_o without_o any_o just_a right_n a_o power_n of_o judge_v and_o assign_v the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n unto_o none_o but_o such_o only_a as_o will_v subscribe_v unto_o their_o new_a and_o false_a doctrine_n define_v and_o determine_v the_o cause_n of_o faith_n and_o of_o religion_n at_o their_o own_o will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o not_o according_a to_o christ_n in_o his_o word_n and_o all_o this_o under_o a_o pretext_n of_o humility_n and_o of_o demission_n of_o mind_n which_o be_v the_o romish_a usurpation_n and_o anti-christian_n tyranny_n at_o this_o day_n and_o this_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o wisdom_n which_o be_v therefore_o call_v demoniacal_a because_o it_o have_v the_o devil_n for_o its_o author_n 15._o by_o which_o satan_n will_v be_v repute_v the_o learned_a master_n of_o art_n and_o the_o reverend_a doctor_n of_o science_n and_o will_v have_v man_n to_o enter_v themselves_o as_o pupil_n under_o his_o tutorship_n in_o his_o college_n and_o therefore_o in_o that_o forementioned_a place_n to_o the_o colossian_n cite_v in_o the_o margin_n paul_n warn_v they_o not_o to_o suffer_v any_o one_o not_o the_o devil_n himself_o to_o lord_n it_o over_o they_o to_o abuse_v his_o power_n and_o subtlety_n upon_o they_o by_o pretend_v that_o he_o will_v give_v a_o great_a prize_n of_o honour_n and_o of_o reputation_n to_o they_o if_o they_o will_v deliver_v themselves_o over_o to_o his_o will_n in_o instruct_v they_o for_o thus_o he_o fallacious_o argue_v in_o his_o philosophy_n that_o man_n shall_v so_o walk_v in_o humility_n as_o not_o to_o go_v direct_o unto_o god_n or_o unto_o christ_n but_o shall_v first_o resort_v unto_o angel_n for_o their_o instruction_n and_o shall_v make_v angel_n such_o glorious_a creature_n to_o be_v as_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o they_o for_o the_o negotiate_v of_o all_o their_o affair_n which_o be_v a_o piece_n of_o platonic_a anti-theology_n and_o anti-christianism_a still_o maintain_v and_o practise_v in_o ethnic_a and_o papistick_a philosophy_n satan_n will_v have_v they_o to_o climb_v up_o and_o to_o thrust_v themselves_o into_o sublime_a point_n of_o hide_a wisdom_n as_o if_o they_o be_v profound_a mystery_n of_o refine_a speculation_n above_o the_o vulgar_a capacity_n which_o yet_o be_v but_o fantastic_a device_n and_o groundless_a imaginatious_a in_o the_o disquisition_n where_o of_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o pride_n and_o to_o please_v themselves_o as_o if_o they_o have_v learn_v â—_o some_o rare_a
the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v in_o the_o figure_n and_o type_n of_o christ_n mediatory_a office_n 1._o the_o true_a lawful_a high_a priest_n be_v ever_o but_o only_o one_o in_o a_o course_n of_o succession_n who_o go_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n once_o a_o year_n not_o without_o blood_n which_o he_o offer_v for_o himself_o and_o for_o the_o misdeed_n or_o ignorances_n of_o the_o people_n to_o make_v atonement_n for_o they_o to_o cleanse_v they_o from_o all_o their_o sin_n before_o jehovah_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o christ_n that_o faithful_a great_a chief_a high_a priest_n be_v once_o enter_v into_o heaven_n by_o his_o own_o blood_n have_v find_v a_o ransom_v or_o obtain_v a_o eternal_a redemption_n for_o such_o a_o high_a priest_n become_v we_o holy_a innocent_a undefiled_a separate_a from_o sinner_n and_o become_v high_o than_o the_o heaven_n to_o who_o it_o be_v not_o needful_a every_o day_n as_o to_o the_o high_a priest_n to_o offer_v up_o sacrifice_n first_o for_o his_o own_o sin_n afterward_o for_o the_o fin_n of_o the_o people_n for_o that_o he_o do_v once_o when_o he_o offer_v up_o himself_o we_o have_v such_o a_o high_a priest_n who_o be_v set_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o majesty_n in_o the_o heaven_n he_o that_o be_v 24._o malchitzedech_n the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n be_v this_o priest_n the_o eternity_n of_o his_o priesthood_n be_v establish_v for_o ever_o by_o his_o father_n by_o a_o oath_n which_o priesthood_n can_v pass_v over_o from_o one_o to_o another_o either_o by_o succession_n or_o by_o descent_n as_o that_o of_o the_o high_a priest_n do_v of_o old_a but_o it_o do_v and_o will_v abide_v everlasting_o in_o himself_o this_o jesus_n christ_n that_o righteous_a one_o be_v the_o 17._o advocate_n of_o his_o people_n or_o their_o spokesman_n who_o appear_v on_o their_o behalf_n before_o the_o face_n of_o god_n '_o and_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o oâ—_n the_o blessedness_n of_o those_o who_o have_v this_o mediator_n to_o be_v a_o redeemer_n of_o they_o a_o interceder_n for_o they_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o they_o a_o ransom_n for_o they_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v they_o he_o reconcile_v they_o in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o his_o death_n make_v peace_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n he_o by_o the_o everlasting_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o unblameable_a unto_o god_n his_o blood_n purge_v their_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a godâ—_n for_o by_o one_o oblation_n he_o have_v consecrate_a for_o ever_o those_o that_o be_v sanctify_v the_o chastisement_n of_o their_o peace_n do_v lie_v upon_o he_o he_o be_v the_o price_n of_o their_o redemption_n he_o be_v their_o surety_n he_o be_v faithful_a in_o all_o the_o house_n of_o god_n he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o majesty_n in_o the_o 21._o heavenly_a high_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o may_v and_o dominion_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o in_o this_o world_n only_o but_o also_o in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v all_o thing_n be_v make_v subject_a under_o his_o foot_n who_o shall_v condemn_v they_o christ_n be_v able_a perfect_o even_o unto_o the_o full_a end_n to_o save_v they_o by_o he_o only_o they_o come_v unto_o god_n he_o always_o live_v to_o intercede_v for_o they_o he_o pray_v not_o for_o the_o world_n but_o for_o those_o who_o the_o father_n have_v give_v he_o and_o who_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o they_o all_o may_v be_v one_o as_o the_o father_n in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o the_o father_n that_o they_o also_o may_v be_v one_o with_o the_o father_n and_o with_o the_o son_n that_o the_o world_n may_v believe_v that_o the_o father_n send_v christ_n how_o earnest_n be_v christ_n in_o his_o prayer_n to_o his_o father_n that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v these_o by_o his_o truth_n that_o he_o will_v keep_v they_o in_o his_o name_n from_o the_o evil_a one_o that_o they_o may_v have_v his_o joy_n fulfil_v in_o they_o it_o be_v christ_n desire_n that_o where_o he_o be_v there_o they_o also_o may_v be_v that_o they_o may_v behold_v his_o glory_n which_o the_o father_n have_v give_v he_o and_o that_o the_o love_n wherewith_o the_o father_n have_v love_v christ_n may_v be_v upon_o they_o christ_n do_v know_v that_o the_o father_n hear_v he_o always_o how_o ready_a be_v such_o as_o have_v fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n prayse_o to_o say_v as_o that_o multitude_n of_o the_o heavenly_a host_n in_o their_o song_n glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o high_a heaven_n on_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n this_o christ_n be_v the_o lord_n unto_o 18._o all_o authoritative_a power_n be_v give_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n and_o o_o how_o much_o be_v there_o that_o do_v depend_v on_o this_o that_o lordship_n which_o be_v here_o intend_a and_o mean_v be_v christ_n kingly_a dominion_n his_o royal_a government_n into_o the_o office_n whereof_o he_o be_v call_v it_o be_v one_o of_o his_o glorious_a name_n â—_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n for_o so_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o revelation_n that_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o john_n â—_o no_o man_n can_v say_v the_o lord_n jesus_n if_o not_o in_o the_o holy_a spirit_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n in_o the_o holy_a spirit_n even_o to_o acknowledge_v this_o believe_o to_o apply_v it_o and_o obeying_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v subject_a to_o it_o thus_o we_o read_v in_o the_o 7._o prophet_n isaiah_n a_o child_n shall_v be_v bear_v unto_o we_o and_o a_o son_n give_v to_o we_o upon_o who_o shoulder_n the_o dominion_n shall_v lie_v and_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v call_v wonderful_a counsellor_n the_o mighty_a strong_a god_n the_o father_n of_o hide_a age_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o increase_n of_o his_o dominion_n and_o peace_n shall_v be_v no_o end_n upon_o the_o throne_n and_o in_o his_o kingdom_n to_o establish_v it_o and_o to_o strengthen_v it_o with_o judgement_n and_o with_o justice_n from_o henceforth_o for_o ever_o the_o zeal_n of_o jehovah_n of_o host_n shall_v do_v this_o this_o be_v apply_v to_o he_o who_o be_v god-man_n and_o can_v belong_v to_o no_o other_o 28._o ezekiel_n see_v this_o in_o that_o glorious_a vision_n wherein_o be_v present_v before_o he_o a_o throne_n of_o royal_a majesty_n upon_o which_o be_v a_o likeness_n as_o the_o form_n of_o man_n and_o this_o be_v the_o form_n of_o the_o likeness_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o jehovah_n this_o be_v the_o representation_n of_o he_o who_o be_v jehovah-man_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o ever_o bless_a lord_n of_o glory_n who_o the_o roll_a of_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v all_o the_o creature_n must_v stoop_v of_o he_o he_o be_v she_o head-captain_n of_o all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n and_o of_o earth_n for_o so_o do_v the_o scripture_n bring_v he_o in_o to_o this_o do_v that_o revelation_n answer_n which_o be_v make_v know_v to_o 18_o john_n who_o see_v one_o like_v unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n he_o that_o call_v himself_o the_o first_o and_o the_o last_o and_o do_v appear_v as_o a_o absolute_a complete_a governor_n wise_a for_o counsel_n and_o strong_a for_o power_n like_o unto_o this_o be_v that_o which_o 14._o daniel_n see_v in_o the_o night-vision_n for_o behold_v there_o come_v one_o like_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n after_o that_o he_o come_v to_o the_o ancient_a of_o day_n and_o they_o cause_v he_o to_o come_v near_o before_o and_o to_o he_o be_v give_v dominion_n and_o honour_n and_o the_o kingdom_n that_o all_o people_n nation_n and_o tongue_n shall_v honour_v he_o his_o dominion_n be_v a_o everlasting_a dominion_n which_o shall_v not_o perish_v or_o be_v take_v away_o and_o his_o kingdom_n shall_v not_o be_v destroy_v this_o be_v the_o shine_a forth_o of_o christ_n princely_a honour_n of_o his_o kingly_a administration_n who_o be_v god-man_n and_o by_o this_o be_v manifest_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n which_o do_v further_o demonstrate_v the_o mediatorship_n of_o christ_n who_o come_v from_o his_o father_n in_o heaven_n to_o man_n on_o earth_n and_o have_v finish_v his_o message_n here_o he_o ascend_v from_o man_n on_o earth_n to_o his_o father_n in_o heaven_n there_o to_o present_v himself_o before_o he_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o those_o who_o the_o father_n give_v unto_o he_o this_o be_v he_o of_o who_o the_o prophet_n 6._o jeremiah_n speak_v that_o he_o shall_v reign_v and_o prosper_v one_o of_o the_o stock_n of_o david_n as_o man_n and_o yet_o withal_o he_o who_o shall_v be_v call_v jehovah-zidkenu_a jehovah_n our_o righteousness_n so_o that_o he_o be_v jehovah-man_n the_o same_o
himself_o have_v declare_v this_o in_o the_o second_o psalm_n that_o 9_o he_o have_v anoint_v his_o king_n upon_o zion_n the_o mountain_n of_o his_o holiness_n do_v and_o will_v tell_v the_o decree_n jehovah_n say_v to_o i_o thou_o my_o son_n i_o this_o day_n beget_v thou_o ask_v of_o i_o i_o will_v give_v the_o heathen_n thy_o inheritance_n and_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n thy_o firm_a hereditary_a possession_n thou_o shall_v rule_v they_o with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n as_o the_o vessel_n of_o a_o potter_n thou_o shall_v scatter_v they_o in_o piece_n of_o this_o jesus_n do_v peter_n understand_v this_o psalm_n and_o from_o hence_o do_v the_o author_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n prove_v christ_n call_n to_o his_o office_n of_o priesthood_n 5._o this_o christ_n be_v the_o first_o anoint_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o his_o fellow_n 7._o in_o the_o forty_o and_o five_o psalm_n this_o name_n mashiach_n or_o messiah_n as_o apply_v to_o this_o son_n of_o god_n be_v well_o know_v in_o israel_n as_o appear_v by_o 25._o andrews_n acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v so_o to_o his_o brother_n simon_n and_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n who_o confess_v this_o name_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o those_o disciple_n of_o his_o who_o believe_v on_o his_o name_n have_v this_o honour_n from_o he_o to_o be_v call_v 6._o christians_n both_o in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n he_o charge_v other_o man_n not_o to_o touch_v his_o christian_n his_o christ_n his_o anoint_v one_o in_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o five_o psalm_n those_o who_o be_v thus_o consecrate_v to_o he_o and_o set_v apart_o to_o high_a and_o honourable_a office_n and_o employment_n under_o he_o by_o the_o anoint_v of_o his_o spirit_n which_o they_o have_v from_o he_o that_o be_v holy_a as_o write_v john_n in_o his_o first_o epistle_n which_o name_n be_v revive_v and_o receive_v at_o antioch_n 26._o where_o the_o name_n be_v renew_v in_o the_o apostle_n time_n and_o they_o be_v again_o call_v christian_n for_o there_o be_v the_o fellow_n of_o christ_n be_v take_v into_o consortship_n and_o partnership_n with_o he_o in_o the_o anoint_v whereby_o they_o be_v also_o make_v king_n and_o priest_n as_o john_n speak_v in_o the_o revelation_n there_o oily_a pouring_n out_o of_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o a_o 34._o fullness_n upon_o christ_n not_o in_o lesser_a measure_n jehovah_n possess_v i_o say_v christ_n in_o the_o book_n of_o proverb_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o way_n before_o his_o work_n before_o they_o before_o the_o world_n be_v 29._o i_o anoint_v before_o the_o beginning_n before_o the_o first_o thing_n of_o the_o earth_n when_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o deep_n be_v i_o bring_v forth_o when_o there_o be_v non_fw-fr fountain_n heavy_a with_o water_n when_o yet_o mountain_n be_v not_o fasten_v before_o the_o hill_n be_v i_o bring_v forth_o yet_o he_o have_v not_o make_v the_o earth_n nor_o street_n no_o not_o the_o beginning_n nor_o dust_n of_o the_o inhabit_v world_n when_o he_o fit_v the_o heaven_n there_o be_v i_o when_o he_o appoint_v the_o circuit_n upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o deep_a when_o he_o fortify_v the_o cloud_n above_o when_o he_o strengthen_v the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deep_a when_o he_o lay_v his_o decree_n upon_o the_o sea_n that_o the_o water_n shall_v not_o pass_v the_o commandment_n of_o his_o mouth_n when_o he_o appoint_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n thus_o speak_v the_o father_n by_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n concern_v his_o son_n behold_v my_o servant_n who_o i_o uphold_v my_o elect_a my_o soul_n delight_v i_o have_v give_v my_o spirit_n upon_o he_o he_o shall_v bring_v forth_o judgement_n upon_o the_o nation_n the_o lord_n christ_n 33._o be_v warrantable_o lawful_o call_v to_o this_o office_n god_n the_o father_n seal_v he_o thereunto_o as_o christ_n speak_v of_o himself_o in_o what_o john_n do_v write_v of_o he_o and_o elsewhere_o in_o his_o prophet_n isaiah_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jehovah_n be_v upon_o i_o therefore_o jehovah_n have_v anoint_v i_o to_o preach_v no_o man_n take_v this_o honour_n to_o himself_o but_o he_o that_o be_v call_v of_o god_n as_o be_v aaron_n so_o also_o christ_n do_v not_o take_v this_o honour_n to_o himself_o to_o become_v a_o high_a priest_n but_o he_o that_o speak_v unto_o he_o thou_o be_v my_o son_n this_o day_n have_v i_o beget_v thou_o give_v it_o he_o as_o also_o in_o another_o place_n he_o say_v thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o upon_o my_o word_n o_o malchi-tzedek_a hence_o it_o be_v that_o christ_n be_v call_v by_o the_o author_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n and_o by_o malachi_n the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n so_o that_o christ_n have_v a_o testimony_n from_o his_o father_n for_o his_o be_v appoint_v unto_o this_o office_n not_o often_o after_o he_o have_v take_v flesh_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n when_o a_o voice_n come_v from_o heaven_n say_v this_o be_v my_o well_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o well_o please_v and_o when_o the_o holy_a spirit_n descend_v as_o a_o dove_n out_o of_o heaven_n and_o abode_n remain_v on_o he_o but_o long_o before_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n dispensation_n and_o before_o that_o also_o 23._o even_o before_o the_o world_n be_v he_o the_o anoint_a this_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v administrator_n under_o both_o testament_n dispensation_n of_o grace_n he_o chief_a in_o office_n and_o all_o other_o that_o be_v lawful_o call_v and_o rightful_o send_v forth_o be_v such_o as_o do_v minister_v and_o serve_v under_o and_o for_o he_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o the_o holy_a prophet_n as_o john_n call_v he_o in_o the_o revelation_n and_o as_o the_o father_n send_v he_o so_o do_v this_o christ_n send_v his_o apostle_n it_o be_v this_o christ_n who_o so_o often_o appear_v to_o moses_n as_o have_v be_v show_v christ_n be_v faithful_a to_o his_o father_n who_o constitute_v he_o in_o office_n and_o who_o be_v heir_n of_o his_o own_o house_n in_o which_o house_n he_o employ_v moses_n to_o be_v his_o servant_n who_o be_v also_o faithful_a to_o and_o under_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n who_o do_v witness_n in_o the_o prophet_n of_o old_a as_o peter_z mention_v in_o his_o first_o epistle_n he_o be_v the_o chief_a one_o in_o zion_n as_o isaiah_n call_v he_o who_o do_v declare_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v and_o this_o be_v the_o same_o son_n of_o god_n in_o who_o the_o father_n have_v speak_v to_o we_o in_o the_o last_o day_n he_o have_v god_n make_v lord_n and_o christ_n and_o to_o he_o be_v give_v dominion_n glory_n and_o a_o kingdom_n that_o all_o people_n nation_n and_o tongue_n shall_v serve_v he_o the_o father_n have_v give_v unto_o he_o dignity_n to_o execute_v judgement_n he_o have_v give_v all_o judgement_n to_o the_o son_n all_o must_v obey_v and_o stoop_v at_o the_o command_n of_o this_o ever_o bless_a lord_n of_o glory_n who_o have_v proclaim_v this_o of_o himself_o that_o all_o authoritative_a power_n be_v give_v he_o in_o heaven_n and_o upon_o the_o earth_n god_n have_v commit_v all_o into_o his_o hand_n he_o shall_v reign_v till_o he_o have_v put_v all_o enemy_n under_o his_o foot_n this_o be_v he_o that_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n the_o judge_n both_o of_o the_o live_n and_o of_o the_o dead_a in_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n manifest_v towards_o those_o who_o he_o choose_v in_o christ_n and_o give_v to_o christ_n that_o he_o have_v send_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o they_o shall_v live_v by_o he_o so_o love_v he_o the_o world_n that_o he_o thus_o give_v christ_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n o_o how_o much_o have_v he_o commend_v his_o love_n to_o such_o he_o be_v first_o in_o the_o love_n he_o have_v god_n set_v up_o for_o a_o prepitiatory-covering_a a_o expiatory_a reconciliation_n thou_o lord_n be_v worthy_a to_o receive_v the_o glory_n and_o the_o honour_n and_o the_o power_n for_o thou_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n and_o through_o thy_o will_n they_o be_v and_o be_v create_v this_o jehovah_n christ_n be_v the_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n as_o the_o father_n be_v creator_n and_o as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v creator_n they_o the_o creator_n jehovah_n be_v the_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n this_o 4._o aelohim_n be_v he_o who_o give_v his_o creature_n their_o be_v as_o moses_n have_v deliver_v to_o we_o the_o history_n thereof_o to_o this_o do_v other_o bear_v witness_n in_o the_o scripture_n praise_v be_v johovah_n aelohim_n that_o make_v the_o
heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n 12._o say_v huram_fw-la thou_o jehovah_n alone_a 6._o say_v nehemiah_n thou_o have_v make_v the_o heaven_n the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n the_o earth_n and_o all_o that_o be_v therein_o the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o be_v therein_o and_o thou_o make_v they_o all_o alive_a and_o the_o host_n of_o the_o heaven_n worship_v thou_o jehovah_n god_n of_o host_n who_o like_o thou_o mighty_a jah_n thou_o the_o heaven_n thou_o also_o the_o earth_n the_o world_n and_o the_o plenty_n thereof_o thou_o have_v found_v they_o and_o again_o confess_v you_o to_o jehovah_n to_o he_o that_o make_v the_o heaven_n with_o prudencie_n to_o he_o that_o spread_v out_o the_o earth_n above_o the_o water_n thus_o say_v 12._o jehovah_n himself_o who_o teach_v his_o people_n by_o his_o prophet_n jeremiah_n what_o to_o say_v the_o god_n that_o have_v not_o make_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n shall_v perish_v from_o the_o earth_n and_o from_o under_o this_o heaven_n who_o but_o jehovah_n god_n have_v make_v the_o earth_n by_o his_o power_n who_o but_o he_o have_v prepare_v the_o world_n by_o his_o wisdom_n and_o have_v stretch_v the_o heaven_n out_o by_o his_o understanding_n thus_o 1._o zachariah_n bring_v in_o jehovah_n speak_v he_o who_o spread_v forth_o the_o heaven_n and_o found_v the_o earth_n and_o form_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n in_o the_o inmost_a of_o he_o 1â—_n thus_o in_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n god_n be_v say_v to_o create_v the_o creature_n thus_o do_v 24._o paul_n reason_n with_o the_o man_n at_o lystra_n the_o live_a god_n have_v make_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o same_o the_o like_a do_v he_o at_o athens_n god_n who_o make_v the_o world_n and_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v he_o be_v lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o elsewhere_o of_o god_n and_o by_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o he_o glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n the_o father_n be_v the_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o 6._o isaiah_n bring_v he_o in_o speaking_z thus_o say_v god_n jehovah_n he_o that_o create_v the_o heaven_n and_o spread_v they_o abroad_o he_o that_o stretch_v forth_o the_o earth_n and_o that_o which_o issue_v out_o of_o it_o he_o that_o give_v breath_n unto_o the_o people_n upon_o it_o and_o spirit_n to_o they_o that_o walk_v upon_o it_o i_o the_o lord_n have_v call_v thou_o in_o righteousness_n speak_v of_o his_o son_n christ_n this_o do_v peter_n acknowledge_v in_o his_o prayer_n 27._o lord_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n who_o have_v make_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o the_o same_o who_o by_o the_o moâ—th_n of_o thy_o servant_n david_n have_v say_v why_o do_v the_o heathen_a rage_n and_o the_o people_n have_v think_v vain_a thing_n the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v rise_v up_o and_o the_o ruler_n be_v gather_v together_o against_o the_o lord_n and_o against_o his_o christ_n for_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v gather_v together_o against_o thy_o holy_a child_n jesus_n this_o do_v paul_n witness_v to_o in_o his_o former_a epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n we_o have_v but_o one_o god_n 6._o the_o father_n of_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n and_o we_o for_o he_o the_o holy_a spirit_n also_o be_v creator_n how_o many_o be_v thy_o work_n o_o jehovah_n so_o sing_v the_o psalmist_n all_o of_o they_o have_v thou_o do_v in_o wisdom_n the_o earth_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o riches_n thou_o will_v send_v forth_o 4._o thy_o spirit_n they_o shall_v be_v create_v and_o thou_o will_v renew_v the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o in_o another_o psalm_n by_o the_o word_n of_o jehovah_n the_o heaven_n be_v make_v and_o all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o mouth_n the_o spirit_n of_o aelohim_n be_v the_o maker_n and_o cherisher_n of_o they_o thus_o do_v job_n set_v it_o out_o he_o through_o his_o spirit_n adorn_v the_o heaven_n and_o elibu_n elsewhere_o apply_v it_o in_o his_o own_o case_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v make_v i_o and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o almighty_a have_v quicken_v i_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n he_o also_o be_v creator_n of_o all_o thing_n it_o be_v in_o and_o by_o this_o head_n captain_n that_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v accomplish_v and_o all_o their_o host_n 16._o this_o do_v hezekiah_n acknowledge_v when_o he_o pray_v to_o he_o that_o sit_v between_o the_o cherubin_n thou_o thyself_o thou_o alone_o be_v the_o god_n of_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n thou_o have_v make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o that_o be_v the_o first_o and_o he_o also_o who_o be_v the_o last_o which_o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v apply_v unto_o himself_o in_o the_o revelation_n he_o speak_v of_o himself_o in_o the_o 17._o prophet_n isaia_n my_o hand_n have_v found_v the_o earth_n and_o my_o right_a hand_n have_v measure_v the_o heaven_n with_o the_o palm_n and_o again_o the_o heaven_n be_v my_o throne_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v the_o footstool_n of_o my_o foot_n my_o hand_n have_v make_v all_o these_o thing_n it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o redeemer_n in_o the_o same_o prophet_n i_o jehovah_n do_v all_o thing_n spread_v out_o the_o heaven_n i_o alone_o and_o who_o stretch_v out_o the_o earth_n by_o itself_o 25._o god_n by_o his_o son_n make_v the_o angel_n thou_o lord_n in_o the_o begin_n have_v found_v the_o earth_n and_o the_o heaven_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n to_o this_o christ_n the_o son_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n be_v that_o passage_n in_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o second_o psalm_n right_o apply_v 6._o it_o be_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o the_o world_n be_v prepare_v in_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o word_n and_o the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n and_o the_o word_n be_v god_n all_o thing_n be_v make_v by_o the_o same_o and_o without_o the_o same_o no_o not_o one_o thing_n be_v make_v that_o be_v make_v the_o world_n be_v make_v by_o he_o thus_o do_v john_n bring_v in_o his_o testimony_n for_o he_o whereunto_o that_o 18_o of_o paul_n do_v well_o agree_v god_n create_v all_o thing_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o say_v we_o have_v one_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n and_o we_o by_o he_o that_o to_o the_o colossian_n be_v full_a to_o this_o purpose_n where_o the_o apostle_n have_v describe_v the_o redeemer_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o his_o inward_a relation_n to_o his_o father_n he_o be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n he_o than_o set_v he_o out_o by_o his_o outward_a relation_n to_o the_o creature_n he_o be_v the_o first_o bear_v of_o every_o creature_n beget_v before_o all_o creation_n or_o before_o any_o thing_n be_v create_v this_o he_o do_v convince_o prove_v and_o clear_o illustrate_v by_o evident_a demonstration_n the_o reason_n be_v strong_a which_o he_o draw_v from_o christ_n be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o the_o creature_n be_v the_o continue_a preserver_n of_o they_o and_o his_o glory_n be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o their_o be_v for_o in_o he_o by_z or_o through_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n create_v which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o which_o be_v upon_o earth_n which_o be_v visible_a and_o which_o be_v invisible_a whether_o they_o be_v throne_n or_o dominion_n or_o government_n or_o power_n all_o thing_n be_v create_v by_o he_o and_o to_o he_o and_o he_o be_v before_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o thing_n do_v consist_v together_o by_o he_o he_o be_v 7._o the_o aleph_fw-la and_o the_o thou_o the_o alpha_n and_o omega_n the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n who_o be_v and_o who_o be_v and_o who_o be_v to_o come_v before_o abraham_n be_v make_v i_o be_o say_v christ_n of_o himself_o it_o be_v his_o prayer_n glorify_v i_o o_o father_n with_o the_o glory_n which_o i_o have_v before_o the_o world_n be_v with_o thou_o it_o be_v this_o christ_n who_o create_v the_o first_o seven_o day_n and_o establish_v their_o order_n to_o continue_v in_o their_o successive_a course_n to_o the_o world_n end_n it_o be_v he_o who_o when_o he_o have_v perfect_v his_o work_n that_o he_o have_v make_v in_o the_o six_o forego_v day_n of_o the_o first_o create_v week_n rest_v in_o the_o seven_o day_n it_o be_v he_o who_o bless_v the_o seven_o day_n it_o be_v he_o who_o sanctify_v the_o seventh-day_n because_o in_o it_o he_o have_v rest_v from_o all_o his_o work_n thus_o it_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n unchangeable_o so_o to_o remain_v and_o go_v on_o to_o the_o end_n this_o he_o express_o revive_v in_o his_o after_o proclaim_v of_o this_o law_n of_o the_o sabbath_n that_o it_o may_v be_v remember_v six_o day_n jehovah_n make_v
proper_a seat_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o understanding_n be_v in_o man_n whether_o in_o the_o head_n or_o in_o the_o heart_n they_o general_o affirm_v it_o to_o be_v in_o the_o head_n and_o they_o constitute_v mercury_n to_o be_v the_o influential_a governor_n have_v determine_a dominion_n over_o the_o head_n and_o brain_n and_o so_o over_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n whereas_o if_o it_o can_v be_v prove_v to_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n as_o by_o score_n of_o scripture_n i_o can_v argue_v it_o so_o to_o be_v what_o then_o do_v become_v of_o all_o their_o mistake_a apprehension_n and_o misplace_a judgement_n in_o this_o particular_a case_n o_o that_o jehovah_n christ_n will_v once_o remove_v soothsaying_a and_o witchcraft_n out_o of_o the_o land_n how_o much_o be_v it_o to_o be_v lament_v that_o 2d_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n who_o be_v sovereign_a lord_n over_o all_o and_o who_o do_v in_o those_o heaven_n and_o in_o this_o earth_n whatsoever_o please_v he_o be_v thus_o dishonour_v when_o christ_n be_v bear_v such_o a_o infant_n be_v bear_v who_o geniture_n or_o generation_n be_v unutterable_a on_o who_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o star_n have_v no_o power_n or_o force_n who_o himself_o do_v govern_v by_o his_o power_n the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o all_o the_o heavenly_a luminary_n then_o such_o a_o star_n appear_v as_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o elementary_a influence_n out_o of_o and_o off_o from_o all_o the_o pretend_a suppose_a sphenes_n because_o this_o judiciary_n astrology_n have_v such_o a_o malign_a bewitch_a influence_n on_o many_o in_o the_o present_a day_n and_o its_o artist_n and_o professor_n and_o practiser_n have_v take_v up_o this_o plea_n for_o it_o that_o the_o name_n of_o astrologer_n and_o of_o astrology_n be_v not_o find_v any_o where_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o that_o therefore_o its_o science_n and_o art_n be_v not_o condemn_v by_o they_o let_v i_o further_o examine_v whether_o the_o thing_n at_o least_o set_v out_o by_o that_o name_n be_v not_o find_v condemn_v there_o although_o it_o be_v no_o such_o commendation_n for_o they_o in_o that_o they_o say_v their_o name_n be_v not_o find_v in_o scripture_n gnonenim_fw-la and_o megnonenim_fw-la say_v they_o do_v not_o signify_v planetary_n whereas_o if_o the_o root_n be_v gnun_n which_o both_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o with_o the_o rabbin_n do_v denote_v opportunity_n or_o state_v time_n then_o megnonen_n be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o do_v profess_v himself_o by_o art_n to_o foreknow_v and_o to_o be_v able_a to_o foretell_v to_o those_o who_o do_v consult_v he_o what_o those_o constitute_v season_n and_o definite_a time_n be_v of_o good_a or_o of_o evil_a of_o joyful_a or_o of_o sorrowful_a of_o prosperous_a or_o of_o calamitous_a event_n in_o every_o affair_n and_o business_n that_o be_v undertake_v in_o order_v a_o man_n life_n in_o take_v of_o a_o journey_n in_o contract_v of_o a_o marriage_n in_o send_v of_o a_o embassy_n in_o wage_n of_o a_o war_n and_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o so_o many_o and_o such_o various_a case_n both_o public_a and_o private_a which_o be_v wont_a to_o befall_v miserable_a mortal_n now_o see_v the_o astrologer_n do_v boast_v for_o to_o this_o purpose_n they_o open_o hang_v up_o their_o table_n at_o door_n in_o london_n and_o private_o put_v their_o print_a paper_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o some_o as_o they_o walk_v in_o the_o street_n that_o he_o can_v foreknow_v all_o these_o thing_n by_o the_o motion_n and_o positure_n of_o all_o the_o celestial_a body_n especial_o of_o the_o planet_n from_o which_o he_o do_v also_o contend_v that_o they_o be_v chief_o effect_v how_o can_v any_o ingenious_a lover_n of_o truth_n deny_v with_o fairness_n and_o justness_n but_o that_o megnonen_n do_v apt_o set_v out_o a_o astrologer_n and_o a_o planetary_a see_v he_o do_v so_o 10._o observe_v hour_n day_n month_n year_n and_o time_n fit_a and_o opportune_a for_o the_o do_v of_o business_n the_o 5._o israelite_n be_v not_o to_o tolerate_v such_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o idolatrous_a worship_v of_o the_o planet_n come_v in_o if_o the_o root_n be_v gnajin_o a_o eye_n than_o megnonen_n be_v such_o a_o juggle_a cozener_n as_o deceive_v and_o delude_v enchant_v and_o bewitch_v the_o eye_n of_o other_o with_o his_o eye_n if_o it_o spring_v from_o gnanan_n a_o cloud_n then_o he_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v a_o soothsayer_n as_o do_v divine_a foretell_v and_o guess_v conjectural_o from_o the_o cloud_n the_o astrologer_n eye_n be_v intent_n to_o these_o the_o augurer_n and_o the_o astrologer_n be_v very_o near_o of_o kin_n for_o the_o conjecturer_n foretell_v future_a event_n by_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o of_o the_o cloud_n and_o by_o their_o colour_n and_o motion_n nabulo_n he_o proper_o be_v and_o so_o let_v he_o pass_v 9_o under_o scripture-condemnation_n jidegnoni_n say_v these_o man_n be_v a_o divine_a a_o gnostick_n a_o wife_n know_v man._n it_o be_v proper_o in_o the_o scripture-sense_n and_o meaning_n a_o divine_a a_o wizard_n a_o sooth_n sayer_n or_o prognostic_n or_o fore-teller_n of_o future_a thing_n these_o among_o we_o be_v call_v wizard_n cunning_a man_n such_o as_o pretend_v to_o be_v wise_a where_o they_o have_v no_o word_n for_o their_o warrant_n this_o prognostic_n art_n be_v 31._o one_o kind_n of_o divination_n which_o be_v express_o prohibit_v the_o usual_a companion_n of_o this_o wizard_n be_v ob_fw-la in_o hebrew_n that_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o do_v prophecy_n and_o foretell_v thing_n to_o come_v by_o a_o devilish_a spirit_n that_o be_v in_o he_o promise_v divination_n by_o colloquy_n with_o ghost_n with_o walk_v spirit_n of_o the_o dead_a with_o the_o spirit_n and_o soul_n of_o hell_n and_o from_o star_n and_o from_o planet_n 13._o this_o be_v the_o necromantic_a and_o astromantick_a magic_a art_n one_o part_n whereof_o do_v consult_v with_o evil_a spirit_n below_o the_o other_o with_o those_o in_o the_o air._n as_o this_o prognosticator_n have_v a_o devilish_a spirit_n go_v before_o he_o so_o in_o some_o scripture_n he_o have_v teraphim_n follow_v close_o 25._o after_o he_o which_o be_v certain_a image_n according_a to_o who_o inspection_n the_o gentile_n do_v either_o do_v their_o work_n or_o leave_v it_o undo_v some_o astrologer_n be_v wont_a to_o make_v these_o kind_n of_o figure_n and_o image_n under_o certain_a constellation_n think_v that_o those_o figure_n and_o image_n be_v capable_a of_o heavenly_a influx_n 34._o laban_n have_v such_o teraphim_n who_o be_v a_o chaldean_a by_o birth_n kindred_n and_o nation_n and_o the_o chaldean_n be_v some_o of_o the_o most_o give_v to_o astrological_a vanity_n they_o accommodate_v their_o image_n to_o constellation_n to_o foretell_v future_a event_n and_o to_o cure_v disease_n 1._o daimon_n in_o greek_a that_o mantick-spirit_n or_o divine_v foretell_v spirit_n do_v agree_v with_o this_o hebrew_n word_n 11._o this_o also_o be_v forbid_v they_o further_o contend_v that_o 11._o casedim_v do_v not_o denote_v astrologer_n the_o chaldean_n have_v a_o sect_n that_o do_v spend_v their_o time_n and_o labour_n in_o astrological_a prediction_n of_o future_a contingency_n through_o the_o whole_a of_o man_n and_o to_o this_o they_o refer_v all_o their_o study_n and_o consideration_n of_o the_o astronomical_a science_n and_o these_o be_v they_o who_o be_v report_v to_o have_v be_v the_o inventor_n of_o judicial_a astrology_n or_o rather_o satan_n himself_o for_o there_o be_v who_o give_v this_o to_o be_v the_o true_a meaning_n of_o casedim_v from_o caph_n as_o like_v as_o and_o shed_v the_o devil_n so_o that_o they_o be_v as_o devil_n pretend_v to_o skill_n in_o starry_a influence_n in_o constellation_n influx_n know_v future_a thing_n in_o their_o art_n by_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o geniture_n genethliack_a divinator_n show_v from_o the_o hour_n and_o day_n of_o a_o man_n nativity_n what_o shall_v befall_v he_o in_o he_o after_o life_n they_o deny_v also_o those_o periphrastical_a name_n in_o 13._o isaiah_n to_o signify_v astrologer_n babylon_n there_o speak_v of_o be_v the_o most_o ancient_a metropolis_n of_o judiciary_n astrologer_n and_o who_o or_o what_o be_v they_o but_o so_o many_o kind_n of_o astrologer_n who_o be_v set_v out_o by_o chobere_fw-la hashemajim_n and_o hachozin_n baccocabim_n and_o modignim_fw-la echodashim_n observer_n of_o the_o heaven_n gazer_n on_o the_o star_n prognosticator_n to_o the_o moon_n make_v man_n believe_v that_o by_o look_v on_o the_o star_n they_o can_v foretell_v good_a or_o evil_a thing_n to_o come_v to_o person_n family_n city_n and_o kingdom_n this_o and_o 3._o other_o scripture_n by_o several_a name_n declare_v against_o the_o several_a part_n of_o this_o black-art_n that_o none_o may_v escape_v the_o seventy_o two_o greek_a interpreter_n do_v render_v chobe_a hashshamajim_n a_o astrologer_n and_o so_o kimchi_n
example_n of_o justice_n in_o this_o island_n be_v more_o likely_a to_o terrify_v the_o inhabitant_n thereof_o and_o to_o prevent_v any_o further_a guilt_n in_o principle_n or_o in_o practice_n about_o this_o foul_a sin_n than_o ten_o other_o argument_n in_o such_o a_o age_n of_o monstrous_a bodily_a uncleanness_n of_o speculative_a unbelief_n and_o of_o practical_a atheism_n whatever_o success_n upon_o the_o heart_n of_o reader_n this_o paper_n testimony_n have_v or_o shall_v have_v be_v with_o he_o in_o who_o hand_n the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v in_o this_o i_o rejoice_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o leave_v i_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o christ_n nor_o of_o his_o word_n in_o this_o 38._o adulterous_a and_o sinful_a generation_n they_o be_v the_o scripture-rule_n and_o precept_n of_o our_o lord_n christ_n which_o we_o must_v walk_v by_o and_o who_o we_o must_v obey_v 9_o if_o we_o will_v have_v he_o to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n 4._o and_o who_o will_v judge_v whoremonger_n and_o adulterer_n all_o whosoever_o they_o be_v who_o be_v profane_a corrupter_n of_o holy_a marriage_n whether_o throughout_o the_o scripture_n where_o ever_o adam_n be_v find_v in_o the_o original_a it_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o render_v in_o the_o translation_n into_o other_o language_n leave_v it_o to_o the_o expounder_n in_o the_o help_n and_o supply_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o show_v when_o it_o be_v mean_v proper_o of_o the_o the_o adam_n and_o when_o collective_o of_o more_o this_o i_o judge_v great_o useful_a to_o be_v far_o inquire_v into_o and_o serious_o to_o be_v consider_v of_o it_o be_v scarce_o imaginable_a till_o proof_n be_v make_v of_o this_o what_o variety_n of_o choice_a discovery_n will_v shine_v forth_o from_o hence_o that_o all_o the_o old_a testament_n through_o we_o can_v find_v adam_n but_o twenty_o time_n or_o about_o that_o small_a number_n in_o our_o english_a translation_n whereas_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o original_a many_o score_n of_o time_n let_v the_o vulgar_a reader_n think_v and_o consider_v whether_o much_o of_o this_o useful_a learning_n about_o man_n nature_n and_o state_n have_v not_o be_v hereby_o hide_v from_o he_o and_o let_v the_o judicious_a and_o experience_a in_o the_o hebrew_n word_n and_o phrase_n say_v whether_o many_o controversy_n in_o religion_n about_o adam_n and_o his_o fall_n and_o his_o convey_n of_o guilt_n and_o corruption_n to_o his_o posterity_n with_o much_o more_o of_o profitable_a practical_a doctrine_n and_o duty_n grace_n and_o privilege_n will_v not_o be_v evident_o demonstrate_v hereby_o adam_n be_v not_o create_v at_o the_o first_o androg_n ynous_a with_o two_o distinct_a several_a face_n and_o with_o a_o double_a body_n afterward_o to_o be_v divide_v and_o pull_v asunder_o one_o from_o another_o to_o become_v two_o aelohim_n create_v 29._o they_o in_o the_o plural_a male_a and_o female_a sever_v one_o sunder_a personage_n 2._o the_o male_a and_o the_o female_a adam_n be_v both_o 2._o bless_v together_o and_o therefore_o at_o that_o time_n they_o have_v both_o of_o they_o a_o create_v distinct_a be_v aelohim_n benediction_n which_o he_o give_v to_o adam_n the_o male_a and_o the_o female_a be_v more_o large_a and_o ample_a in_o expression_n and_o in_o thing_n than_o those_o word_n of_o blessing_n which_o before_o he_o utter_v to_o other_o creature_n they_o have_v propagation_n as_o other_o live_a creature_n make_v on_o the_o five_o day_n though_o not_o so_o numerous_a as_o the_o most_o of_o they_o and_o further_o they_o be_v endow_v and_o enrich_v with_o many_o a_o good_a perfect_a gift_n of_o spirit_n soul_n and_o body_n beyond_o they_o we_o must_v learn_v and_o know_v mind_n and_o consider_v that_o the_o creation_n in_o the_o whole_a and_o in_o every_o part_n thereof_o together_o with_o all_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o that_o power_n and_o wisdom_n and_o other_o glorious_a excellency_n which_o do_v so_o manifest_v themselves_o therein_o be_v whole_o and_o only_o to_o be_v ascribe_v and_o attribute_v to_o aelohim_n who_o name_n be_v 3._o so_o often_o as_o have_v be_v observe_v use_v in_o this_o history_n adam_n be_v bind_v actual_o to_o believe_v in_o aelohim_n and_o in_o his_o word_n as_o soon_o as_o he_o be_v create_v for_o he_o have_v 5._o a_o word_n and_o a_o promise_n from_o christ_n in_o this_o history_n of_o the_o creation_n adam_n be_v to_o believe_v aelohim_n sanctify_v of_o appoint_a meat_n create_v for_o his_o food_n to_o be_v receive_v of_o they_o who_o being_n believe_v one_o and_o acknowledge_v one_o of_o the_o truth_n to_o mention_v no_o more_o particular_n now_o so_o that_o faith_n in_o the_o create_a messiah_n have_v a_o foundation_n in_o create_a nature_n adam_n have_v a_o power_n in_o create_a nature_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o his_o holiness_n and_o his_o righteousness_n be_v a_o perfection_n suitable_a and_o con-natural_a to_o he_o thus_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o decalogue_n be_v imprint_v in_o adam_n heart_n faith_n in_o jehovan_n aelohim_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o first_o word_n or_o command_v which_o be_v enjoin_v to_o all_o the_o world_n of_o mankind_n in_o adam_n and_o so_o faith_n in_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n it_o be_v always_o a_o truth_n from_o the_o very_a first_o create_v and_o form_v of_o man_n and_o be_v actual_o a_o law_n and_o command_n upon_o man_n and_o mankind_n that_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n who_o to_o please_v as_o well_o as_o to_o believe_v in_o be_v a_o plain_a duty_n according_o abraham_n believe_v in_o god_n who_o account_v it_o to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n and_o all_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n must_v be_v of_o the_o same_o faith_n and_o practice_n for_o he_o that_o come_v to_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o that_o diligent_o seek_v he_o the_o eleven_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n in_o several_a instance_n do_v relate_v that_o the_o saint_n and_o people_n of_o god_n under_o the_o old_a testament-administration_n do_v actual_o rely_v upon_o christ_n by_o faith_n for_o which_o faith_n they_o be_v there_o commend_v this_o original_n concreated_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o adam_n be_v such_o a_o law_n of_o nature_n as_o whereof_o the_o ten_o word_n be_v a_o perfect_a transcript_n and_o a_o exact_a summary_n it_o be_v a_o matter_n well_o worth_a a_o further_a re-search_a and_o a_o deep_a inquiry_n whether_o the_o doctrinal-part_n as_o well_o as_o the_o duty-part_n of_o true_a pure_a religion_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o decalogue_n 13_o thorah_n be_v one_o of_o the_o name_n of_o this_o law_n often_o use_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o native_a signification_n of_o which_o word_n be_v doctrine_n it_o be_v a_o doctrinal_a law_n cast_v before_o the_o disciple_n of_o the_o lord_n teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o concern_v his_o will_n towards_o we_o and_o about_o our_o office_n towards_o he_o and_o our_o neighbour_n in_o what_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v as_o to_o the_o credend_n and_o to_o do_v as_o to_o the_o agend_n of_o religion_n inform_v we_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o premise_n as_o well_o as_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o conclusion_n faith_n and_o obedience_n in_o their_o large_a comprehensive_a notation_n do_v take_v in_o the_o whole_a of_o religion_n they_o be_v 4._o all_o adam_n as_o to_z this_o for_o adam_n be_v under_o a_o law_n under_o this_o law_n the_o article_n of_o our_o belief_n be_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o the_o law_n of_o the_o decalogue_n he_o that_o will_v be_v regular_a in_o his_o obedience_n must_v also_o be_v find_v in_o the_o faith_n these_o be_v the_o essential_a constitutive_a part_n of_o a_o entire_a perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o doctrine_n from_o the_o authority_n of_o his_o own_o law_n and_o in_o assert_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n which_o be_v one_o great_a particular_a instance_n he_o fetch_v the_o force_n of_o his_o argument_n from_o the_o first_o word_n say_v i_o be_o the_o god_n of_o abraham_n and_o the_o god_n of_o isaac_n and_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n god_n be_v not_o the_o god_n of_o the_o dead_a but_o of_o the_o live_n to_o assent_v unto_o reveal_v truth_n be_v as_o necessary_a a_o part_n of_o our_o duty_n as_o to_o perform_v command_v service_n and_o if_o it_o be_v narrow_o look_v into_o and_o due_o ponder_v it_o will_v be_v manifest_a that_o all_o the_o act_n of_o our_o obedience_n do_v as_o natural_o result_v from_o some_o act_n of_o faith_n as_o all_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n do_v natural_o resolve_v into_o some_o act_n of_o obedience_n as_o a_o general_a subjection_n of_o our_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o will_n of_o
of_o church-member_n of_o regular_a exercise_n of_o church_n discipline_n and_o now_o if_o we_o further_o consider_v adam_n or_o man_n as_o to_o his_o own_o singular_a individual_a person_n how_o many_o advantageous_a art_n and_o science_n may_v here_o pass_v under_o further_a inquiry_n the_o whole_a adam_n and_o entire_a compositum_fw-la of_o man_n as_o to_z spiritual_n do_v in_o its_o comprehension_n call_v for_o much_o skill_n in_o several_a mysterious_a science_n as_o of_o the_o excel_a prerogative_n of_o man_n primitive_a create_v holy_a happy_a healthful_a state_n of_o man_n miserable_a condition_n under_o his_o fall_v sinful_a state_n of_o man_n restaur_v felicity_n in_o the_o new_a create_v convert_v state_n of_o man_n unexpressible_a summity_n of_o happiness_n in_o his_o glorify_a estate_n and_o as_o for_o adam_n for_o man_n in_o his_o natural_n the_o body_n of_o man_n take_v in_o the_o art_n of_o cookery_n for_o nourishment_n the_o art_n of_o medicine_n for_o cure_v the_o art_n of_o chirurgery_n for_o healing_n the_o art_n of_o anatomy_n for_o dissection_n the_o art_n cosmetick_n for_o clothe_v for_o comeliness_n for_o cleanness_n for_o due-bounded_n decoration_n the_o art_n of_o activity_n for_o all_o bodily_a lawful_a exercise_n the_o art_n of_o patient_a suffering_n and_o if_o i_o will_v crumble_v this_o into_o a_o multitude_n of_o particular_n respect_v the_o inward_a and_o out_o part_n of_o the_o body_n how_o many_o under_o art_n do_v these_o contain_v ear-art_a eyeâ—art_n tongueâ—art_n heart-art_a beside_o many_o that_o i_o can_v mention_v about_o the_o humour_n the_o blood_n the_o proper_a office_n and_o function_n of_o every_o part_n with_o a_o multitude_n of_o more_o get_v we_o into_o the_o soul_n or_o into_o the_o spirit_n of_o adam_n or_o of_o man_n very_o profitable_a disquisition_n may_v here_o be_v make_v what_o the_o specific_a nature_n and_o difference_n of_o these_o be_v what_o their_o several_a office_n function_n facuity_n motion_n and_o such_o like_a what_o the_o several_a object_n of_o they_o be_v and_o how_o that_o these_o will_v take_v in_o many_o art_n and_o science_n the_o intellect_n of_o man_n do_v lead_v to_o the_o art_n of_o scripture-logick_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n to_o the_o art_n of_o scripture_n ethic_n his_o invention_n and_o judgement_n when_o it_o step_v into_o elocution_n to_o the_o art_n of_o scriptureâ—rhetorick_n what_o shall_v i_o more_o say_v if_o the_o particular_a art_n and_o science_n do_v so_o muitiply_v and_o there_o be_v so_o much_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n about_o every_o one_o of_o these_o as_o i_o can_v have_v i_o time_n and_o a_o call_v thereunto_o evident_o demonstrate_v to_o any_o spiritual_a discerner_n and_o judicious_a inquirer_n be_v it_o not_o then_o clear_a that_o he_o who_o have_v a_o purse_n and_o a_o mind_n proportionable_a to_o so_o great_a a_o undertake_n may_v employ_v score_n of_o the_o most_o learned_a man_n in_o the_o world_n about_o much_o of_o the_o most_o useful_a work_n in_o the_o world_n and_o now_o i_o can_v pity_v the_o great_a princely_a noble_a wealthy_a one_o of_o this_o world_n who_o have_v so_o much_o and_o yet_o do_v so_o little_a who_o be_v entrust_v with_o many_o talent_n and_o yet_o do_v trade_n so_o little_a with_o they_o for_o the_o promote_a of_o so_o choice_a good_a in_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o learning_n how_o many_o thousand_o and_o million_o of_o pound_n be_v there_o sinful_o waste_v and_o vain_o expend_v about_o sensual_a art_n and_o voluptuary_n science_n to_o the_o corrupt_a and_o undo_n of_o hundred_o of_o soul_n one_o whereof_o be_v of_o more_o true_a solid-worth_n than_o a_o whole_a world_n which_o if_o it_o be_v lay_v out_o and_o improve_v for_o the_o advancement_n of_o scripture-learning_n will_v pass_v both_o comfortable_o upon_o account_n at_o the_o last_o judgement-day_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n forward_o and_o spread_v some_o of_o the_o rare_a excellency_n and_o choice_a fellcity_n that_o rational_a creature_n and_o humine_fw-la intellect_n be_v capable_a of_o on_o this_o side_n of_o the_o heavenly_a glory_n but_o though_o i_o shall_v even_o break_v my_o loin_n with_o sigh_v and_o blind_a my_o eye_n with_o write_v yet_o when_o once_o will_v it_o be_v otherwise_o till_o the_o lord_n himself_o do_v open_v the_o eye_n and_o irradiate_a the_o mind_n and_o change_v the_o heart_n and_o incline_v the_o will_n and_o engage_v the_o spirit_n of_o some_o of_o the_o great_a one_o of_o the_o earth_n to_o appear_v more_o in_o so_o righteous_a a_o cause_n at_o the_o present_a because_o it_o be_v a_o prosecute_n of_o that_o subject_a matter_n which_o i_o be_o upon_o let_v i_o present_v somewhat_o to_o the_o view_n of_o man_n conversant_a in_o the_o art_n and_o practice_n of_o medicine_n with_o respect_n to_o man_n which_o may_v if_o the_o lord_n will_v bless_v it_o to_o that_o end_n engage_v they_o to_o be_v more_o in_o the_o studious_a research_n into_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o promote_a and_o advance_v of_o the_o medicinal-science_n which_o ethnic_a philosophy_n can_v never_o perfect_v in_o the_o general_a let_v it_o be_v ponder_v upon_o whether_o those_o who_o have_v a_o name_n to_o be_v great_a advancer_n of_o learning_n particular_o of_o this_o part_n of_o learning_n the_o medicinal_a art_n â—have_v ever_o lay_v this_o science_n upon_o a_o sound_a bottom_n who_o affirm_v that_o medicine_n not_o ground_v upon_o philosophy_n be_v a_o weak_a thing_n and_o that_o the_o knowledge_n of_o medicine_n have_v this_o want_v a_o true_a and_o active_a natural_a philosophy_n upon_o which_o the_o medicine_n shall_v be_v build_v that_o there_o be_v a_o defectiveness_n in_o this_o art_n as_o common_o study_v profess_a and_o practise_v be_v confess_v by_o the_o discern_v and_o ingenious_a so_o that_o some_o further_a maturation_n and_o perfect_a of_o it_o be_v much_o desire_v but_o that_o ever_o either_o old_a ethnic_a philosophy_n in_o principle_n or_o new_a experimental_a philosophy_n in_o practice_n by_o christian_n can_v attain_v this_o complete_n augment_v without_o fetch_v of_o it_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n that_o i_o deny_v for_o these_o be_v philosophizing_n or_o vain_a affect_a humane_a reason_n according_a to_o outward_a sense_n which_o be_v very_o fallible_a in_o two_o great_a case_n especial_o when_o either_o object_n be_v at_o too_o great_a a_o distance_n or_o when_o object_n be_v very_o secret_a and_o hide_a at_o least_o in_o their_o inward_a spring_n and_o cause_n and_o combination_n show_v themselves_o outward_o only_a by_o some_o dark_a symptom_n and_o deceitful_a sign_n these_o i_o say_v can_v give_v so_o right_a a_o judgement_n in_o many_o case_n there_o be_v divers_a disease_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n in_o man_n which_o do_v also_o influence_n to_o the_o disease_a of_o the_o body_n which_o mere_a natural_a philosophy_n can_v discover_v or_o remedy_n without_o the_o word_n and_o there_o be_v several_a disease_n of_o the_o body_n which_o for_o the_o new_a kind_n the_o unseen_a cause_n the_o complexâ—combinations_n of_o they_o the_o undiscerned_a seat_n and_o root_n of_o they_o in_o some_o of_o the_o inward_a bodily_a part_n with_o more_o that_o may_v be_v add_v be_v neither_o knowable_a nor_o curable_a by_o mere_a humane_a wisdom_n it_o be_v only_o a_o scriptural-thread_n that_o can_v lead_v into_o the_o cause_n and_o cure_v of_o these_o by_o a_o quick_a and_o pierce_a judgement_n give_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 11._o be_v there_o not_o some_o disease_n which_o the_o most_o learned_a philosopher_n in_o the_o medicinal_a art_n do_v count_n and_o call_v incurable_a which_o yet_o may_v find_v a_o remedy_n in_o the_o word_n here_o be_v a_o al-heal_n where_o the_o patient_n have_v faith_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o his_o word_n let_v this_o also_o be_v consider_v whether_o those_o philosophizer_n can_v or_o will_v ever_o restaur_n and_o consummate_v the_o medicinal_a art_n who_o make_v the_o body_n of_o man_n to_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o medicine_n whereas_o there_o be_v a_o multiplicity_n of_o malady_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o deep_a wound_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n both_o which_o by_o natural_a causality_n do_v distemper_v the_o body_n and_o how_o can_v ethnic_a philosopher_n or_o other_o vain_a affecter_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n reach_v these_o or_o understand_v the_o right_a method_n of_o apt_a remedy_n when_o without_o the_o word_n they_o neither_o know_v what_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v nor_o what_o his_o spirit_n be_v nor_o what_o the_o specific_a difference_n be_v between_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o man_n nor_o by_o what_o medium_fw-la of_o contract_n the_o spirit_n and_o soul_n in_o man_n do_v operate_v upon_o each_o other_o and_o both_o upon_o the_o body_n nor_o which_o way_n by_o what_o application_n to_o come_v at_o they_o or_o what_o specific_a remedy_n be_v adapt_v to_o they_o give_v i_o