Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A Word B Word C Word D Occurrence Frequency Band MI MI Band Prominent
spirit_n holy_a person_n son_n 20,542 5 6.1434 4 true
View all documents for the selected quad

Text snippets containing the quad

ID Title Author Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication) STC Words Pages
A14608 [Summarie and short meditations touching sundry poynts of Christian religion] [gathered by T.VV. and now published for the education and profit of Gods saints]. T. W. (Thomas Wilcox), 1549?-1608. 1610 (1610) STC 24919.5; ESTC S4955 21,971 56

There are 6 snippets containing the selected quad. | View original text

receive_v it_o seal_v up_o the_o same_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o frame_v we_o in_o this_o life_n to_o a_o new_a life_n worthy_a our_o call_n by_o the_o which_o word_n also_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v bring_v life_n and_o immortality_n to_o light_n secret_a which_o before_o seem_v as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v hide_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v call_v in_o sundry_a place_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n a_o mystery_n or_o secret_a yea_o such_o a_o mystery_n or_o secret_a as_o be_v hide_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v this_o word_n must_v be_v first_o reverentlie_o esteem_v cause_n because_o if_o we_o prize_v it_o not_o as_o we_o shall_v it_o will_v grow_v into_o contempt_n then_o faithful_o credit_v because_o otherwise_o our_o estimation_n and_o regard_n of_o it_o will_v do_v we_o no_o good_a last_o careful_o receive_v and_o profitable_o practise_v because_o these_o indeed_o be_v true_a testimony_n of_o our_o reverence_n and_o belief_n yea_o it_o must_v be_v reverence_v credit_v and_o receive_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o a_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n first_o because_o of_o he_o that_o be_v the_o author_n thereof_o which_o be_v god_n only_o good_a who_o beside_o that_o he_o have_v the_o fullness_n of_o mercy_n in_o he_o to_o recompense_v our_o labour_n and_o love_v that_o way_n have_v also_o infinite_a power_n to_o revenge_v the_o abuse_n or_o contempt_n of_o it_o in_o what_o sort_n soever_o or_o in_o who_o soever_o second_o because_o of_o the_o matter_n or_o matter_n rather_o that_o it_o propound_v and_o set_v out_o unto_o we_o which_o be_v faith_n in_o the_o promise_n obedience_n to_o the_o pre●cepts_n and_o reconciliation_n and_o agree●ment_n between_o god_n and_o we_o procure●_n for_o we_o and_o purchase_v unto_o we_o in_o th●_n death_n of_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n three_o because_o of_o the_o person_n who●_n the_o lord_n have_v use_v in_o the_o publish_n and_o speak_v of_o it_o who_o in_o time_n pas●●●_n be_v prophet_n and_o holy_a man_n of_o go●_n yet_o notwithstanding_o inspire_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n jesus_n but_o in_o this_o latter_a time_n he_o have_v deliver_v this_o truth_n most_o full_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o own_o son_n in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n hide_v and_o since_o that_o time_n by_o the_o bless_a apostle_n and_o evangelist_n be_v who_o he_o send_v abroad_o into_o all_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o all_o creature_n and_o now_o in_o this_o last_o age_n of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o settle_a ministry_n of_o ordinary_a pastor_n and_o teacher_n who_o god_n do_v use_v not_o as_o though_o he_o be_v not_o able_a without_o they_o to_o work_v his_o own_o will_n both_o in_o the_o save_n of_o they_o who_o he_o have_v make_v heir_n of_o life_n and_o in_o the_o condemn_v of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o he_o may_v in_o their_o labour_n have_v a_o more_o ready_a entrance_n by_o his_o word_n into_o man_n heart_n he_o have_v appoint_v to_o season_n man_n by_o they_o and_o to_o enlighten_v their_o dark_a and_o ignorant_a heart_n because_o they_o be_v the_o salt_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o light_n of_o the_o world_n indeed_o to_o season_v man_n corrupt_a heart_n and_o to_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o to_o translate_v they_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n who_o bring_v also_o with_o they_o the_o ambassage_n of_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n god_n himself_o as_o it_o be_v by_o they_o entreat_v we_o to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o his_o majesty_n ministry_n and_o be_v indeed_o the_o effectual_a in●●●●●ments_n of_o god_n for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o the_o saint_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o for_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n until_o we_o all_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o faith_n and_o knowledge_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n and_o unto_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o age_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o henceforth_o be_v no_o more_o child_n waver_v and_o carry_v about_o with_o every_o wind_n of_o doctrine_n by_o deceit_n of_o man_n either_o other_o or_o ourselves_o or_o by_o the_o exercise_v subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a adversary_n of_o wherefore_o good_a reason_n be_v it_o that_o they_o that_o bring_v we_o such_o glad_a and_o acceptable_a tiding_n of_o such_o good_a thing_n take_v continual_a care_n for_o we_o and_o watch_v for_o our_o soul_n shall_v not_o only_o be_v reverent_o esteem_v as_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o disposer_n of_o god_n secret_n but_o also_o religious_o and_o love_o receive_v because_o he_o that_o receive_v they_o receive_v god_n the_o father_n and_o god_n the_o son_n that_o have_v send_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n whosoever_o do_v contemn_v they_o thrust_v from_o they_o the_o bless_a godhead_n and_o refuse_v the_o mean_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v ordain_v and_o send_v abroad_o for_o their_o salvation_n the_o doctrine_n deliver_v by_o these_o man_n passion_n special_o the_o gospel_n preach_v be_v a_o most_o lively_a paint_n out_o of_o christ_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o visible_a crucify_a of_o he_o in_o our_o sight_n who_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o righteousness_n and_o though_o they_o that_o perish_v salvation_n count_v it_o foolishness_n yet_o be_v it_o that_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n and_o the_o excellent_a wisdom_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o which_o it_o please_v he_o through_o the_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v to_o save_v they_o that_o believe_v and_o it_o be_v that_o effectual_a instrument_n regeneration_n whereby_o the_o father_n of_o his_o own_o good_a will_n beget_v we_o again_o unto_o himself_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o his_o creature_n be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o word_n endure_v for_o ever_o at_o our_o first_o receive_v of_o it_o milk_n it_o be_v sincere_a milk_n which_o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n we_o shall_v long_o after_o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o and_o come_v unto_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o live_a stone_n that_o w●●●_n ourselves_o also_o as_o live_a stone_n may_v be_v make_v a_o spiritual_a house_n and_o a_o holy_a priesthood_n to_o offer_v up_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a to_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ._n meat_n and_o when_o we_o be_v pass_v the_o age_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o christ_n it_o be_v become_v our_o ●ound_n and_o steadfast_a meat_n wherewith_o the_o lord_n continual_o feed_v we_o in_o his_o family_n until_o that_o have_v lay_v down_o th●●_n our_o earthly_a house_n of_o this_o tabernacle_n we_o obtain_v the_o building_n give_v we_o of_o god_n that_o be_v a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n but_o eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n who_o builder_n and_o framer_n be_v god_n frailty_n the_o lord_n know_v whereof_o we_o be_v make_v and_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n have_v not_o only_o give_v we_o his_o word_n to_o work_v faith_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o have_v also_o l●ft_v we_o for_o the_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n the_o use_n of_o two_o holy_a sacrament_n only_o faith_n and_o no_o more_o namely_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n both_o of_o they_o be_v institute_v by_o he_o to_o who_o alone_o indeed_o it_o belong_v to_o ordain_v sacrament_n ●n_v his_o church_n because_o he_o alone_o have_v power_n to_o give_v and_o work_v the_o grace_n that_o be_v mean_v signify_v or_o set_v ou●_n thereby_o baptism_n witness_v and_o pledge_v unto_o we_o diverse_a thing_n church_n as_o first_o that_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n church_n whereof_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n from_o who_o alone_o the_o body_n receive_v increase_v unto_o the_o build_n up_o of_o itself_o in_o holy_a love_n then_o that_o regeneration_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o regeneration_n and_o we_o become_v as_o it_o be_v new_o bear_v tabe_n unto_o god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n the_o lord_n save_v we_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o seal_v also_o unto_o we_o sin_n the_o forgiveness_n and_o wash_v away_o of_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n death_n water_v no_o more_o effectual_o take_v away_o the_o spot_n and_o filth_n of_o our_o flesh_n than_o christ_n blood_n do_v the_o guilt_n power_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o it_o pledge_v this_o unto_o we_o adoption_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n because_o all_o
evil_a both_o against_o themselves_o and_o other_o regenerate_v if_o to_o they_o in_o who_o regeneration_n be_v begin_v yea_o and_o it_o may_v be_v also_o much_o advance_v and_o who_o be_v in_o the_o word_n indeed_o call_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n they_o accuse_v themselves_o of_o wonderful_a evil_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n say_v from_o a_o free_a heart_n that_o all_o their_o righteousness_n are●_n as_o filthy_a and_o stain_a clout_n and_o again_o the_o good_a they_o shall_v do_v that_o they_o do_v not_o the_o evil_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o do_v that_o do_v they_o and_o therefore_o be_v not_o so_o much_o as_o willing_a to_o take_v such_o a_o office_n upon_o they_o though_o we_o will_v a_o thousand_o time_n give_v it_o they_o riches_n if_o we_o will_v give_v all_o that_o we_o have_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o a_o ransom_n for_o our_o own_o s●ns_n or_o other_o yea_o if_o we_o will_v give_v our_o first_o bear_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o body_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o many_o idolator_n have_v do_v heretofore_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o for_o it_o be_v nothing_o nay_o as_o a_o pollute_a thing_n in_o his_o fight_n and_o beside_o it_o have_v no_o power_n to_o purge_v away_o sin_n or_o to_o purify_v conscience_n if_o we_o will_v cleave_v to_o outward_a and_o feign_a holiness_n holiness_n as_o the_o pharisee_n have_v do_v and_o the_o hypocrite_n of_o all_o age_n do_v we_o must_v make_v this_o account_n of_o it_o that_o though_o it_o be_v never_o so_o glitter_a and_o glorious_a in_o man_n sight_n which_o be_v not_o able_a to_o discern_v of_o spiritual_a colour_n or_o thing_n yet_o it_o be_v abbomination_n before_o god_n to_o who_o and_o before_o who_o both_o we_o ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o action_n must_v stand_v and_o fall_v if_o we_o stand_v upon_o the_o persuasion_n or_o practice_n of_o superstitious_a and_o idolatry_n devise_v by_o man_n we_o must_v needs_o fall_v sin_n for_o beside_o that_o they_o be_v so_o many_o corruption_n and_o defiling_n of_o religion_n and_o service_n that_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n which_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v pure_a and_o simple_a as_o himself_o god_n himself_o also_o reject_v they_o as_o thing_n vile_a and_o displease_v in_o his_o bless_a presence_n whither_o shall_v we_o then_o go_v to_o christ_n only_o we_o must_v needs_o come_v refuge_n and_o why_o to_o he_o first_o because_o in_o he_o dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o all_o goodness_n yea_o chefulnes_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a and_o god_n have_v give_v he_o to_o we_o to_o the_o end_n that_o believe_v in_o he_o we_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v e●erlasting_a life_n it_o how_o shall_v we_o know_v that_o by_o the_o lord_n own_o word_n and_o voice_n from_o heaven_n who_o have_v say_v and_o therefore_o we_o may_v nay_o we_o ought_v to_o believe_v it_o that_o he_o be_v his_o well-beloved_a son_n in_o who_o he_o be_v well_o please_v second_o because_o our_o saviour_n himself_o so_o graciouslie_o call_v we_o say_v word_n come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o travail_n be_v weary_a and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o but_o when_o we_o come_v we_o shall_v find_v nothing_o in_o he_o yes_o very_o for_o through_o he_o apprehend_v and_o appropriate_v to_o ourselves_o by_o faith_n we_o shall_v find_v eternal_a peace_n to_o godward_o and_o life_n and_o immortality_n bring_v unto_o the_o believer_n comfort_n in_o this_o our_o christ_n let_v we_o for_o our_o comfort_n &_o instruction_n consider_v first_o the_o name_n and_o title_n give_v he_o which_o be_v not_o bare_a or_o idle_a or_o express_v grace_n in_o and_o for_o himself_o only_o but_o be_v full_a of_o fruit_n and_o efficacy_n and_o that_o for_o we_o and_o our_o good_a special_o for_o spiritual_a comfort_n here_o and_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o be_v call_v jesus_n jesus_n that_o be_v to_o say_v saviour_n because_o he_o alone_o and_o no_o other_o do_v and_o shall_v save_v all_o his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n he_o be_v call_v christ_n christ._n that_o be_v anoint_v and_o seal_v by_o his_o father_n to_o be_v our_o king_n priest_n and_o prophet_n by_o his_o kingdom_n establish_v his_o double_a government_n kingdom_n one_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o other_o outward_a in_o the_o church_n by_o the_o sceptre_n of_o his_o word_n and_o his_o own_o discipline_n by_o his_o priesthood_n priesthood_n offer_v himself_o up_o once_o for_o all_o as_o a_o full_a and_o sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n and_o his_o prophecy_n prophecy_n he_o be_v become_v the_o only_a lawgiver_n to_o his_o church_n so_o as_o the_o godly_a now_o be_v not_o to_o hearken_v to_o any_o ●oice_n doctrine_n or_o spirit_n but_o to_o he_o a●one_o and_o those_o that_o speak_v according_a ●o_o his_o truth_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v his_o person_n person_n which_o consist_v of_o these_o two_o nature_n ●he_v godhead_n and_o the_o manhood_n as_o he_o be_v god●_n god_n he_o have_v power_n in_o him●elfe_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o deep_a place_n yea_o to_o overcome_v all_o our_o enemy_n special_o spiritual_a which_o be_v so_o many_a and_o mighty_a as_o none_o can_v encounter_v with_o much_o less_o vanquish_v but_o god_n only_o alone_o belong_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sinne_v ●_z as_o the_o scripture_n say_v man_n and_o as_o he_o be_v man_n he_o be_v both_o sufficient_o able_a and_o also_o very_o willing_a to_o endure_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o whatsoever_o be_v for_o our_o sin_n to_o be_v lay_v upon_o he_o yea_o and_o also_o willing_a to_o have_v compassion_n on_o th●●_n that_o be_v ignorant_a and_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n ●●●ng_v make_v man_n like_o unto_o we_o in_o every_o respect_n sin_n only_o except_v and_o therefore_o be_v both_o compass_v with_o infirmity_n and_o tempt_v himself_o be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o pity_v and_o succour_v they_o that_o be_v infirm_a or_o tempt_v saviour_n so_o that_o god_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n justify_v i●_n the_o spirit_n see_v of_o angel_n preach_v unto_o the_o gentile_n believe_v on_o in_o the_o world_n and_o receive_v up_o into_o glory_n be_v he_o that_o we_o must_v cleave_v to_o alone_o for_o the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n because_o there_o be_v none_o under_o heaven_n give_v unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v but_o only_o the_o same_o of_o jesus_n three_o sin_n let_v we_o earnest_o behold_v what_o ●ingular_a effect_n he_o work_v in_o his_o child_n &_o what_o wonderful_a grace_n he_o free●y_o bestow_v upon_o they_o he_o be_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o alone_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n he_o be_v he_o alone_o in_o who_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o reconcile_v the_o world_n unto_o himself_o he_o be_v he_o that_o be_v make_v of_o god_n unto_o we_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n wisdom_n wisdom_n because_o he_o be_v the_o eternal_a wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n from_o before_o all_o beginning_n and_o because_o come_v out_o of_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o father_n he_o have_v declare_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n concern_v our_o instruction_n and_o comfort_n and_o that_o in_o far_o great_a both_o plenty_n and_o plainness_n special_o plainness_n than_o the_o father_n before_o his_o come_n have_v righteousness_n righteousness_n for_o these_o respect_n first_o because_o he_o have_v fu●●y_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n carry_v also_o the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n upon_o he_o and_o heal_v we_o with_o his_o stripe_n bear_v upon_o his_o back_n and_o shoulder_n the_o course_n of_o the_o law_n due_a to_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o overcome_v the_o same_o in_o redeem_v we_o from_o it_o and_o second_o because_o that_o through_o his_o obedience_n and_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n we_o have_v justification_n impute_v unto_o we_o before_o god_n and_o i●●choated_v in_o ourselves_o and_o before_o man_n in_o the_o world_n and_o so_o obtain_v at_o the_o last_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v eternal_a life_n holiness_n sanctification_n or_o holiness_n because_o it_o please_v god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o riches_n of_o mercy_n to_o send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemned_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o only_o to_o impute_v unto_o we_o his_o holiness_n and_o to_o clothe_v we_o with_o the_o same_o but_o also_o through_o the_o mighty_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o frame_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o
true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o god_n and_o man_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lif_n redemption_n because_o that_o by_o offer_v up_o himself_o once_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n redemption_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o set_v we_o free_a from_o the_o devil_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n keep_v we_o so_o in_o his_o hand_n that_o none_o shall_v pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o same_o until_o the_o full_a manifestation_n of_o our_o adoption_n shall_v appear_v even_o the_o deliverance_n of_o our_o body_n from_o all_o corruption_n and_o sin_n at_o what_o time_n he_o shall_v return_v our_o redeemer_n ●rom_o heaven_n and_o shall_v change_v the_o body_n of_o our_o baseness_n that_o they_o may_v be_v make_v like_o unto_o his_o glorious_a body_n to_o conclude_v all_o it_o have_v please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v be_v hide_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n and_o that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v yea_o the_o very_a fullness_n of_o his_o godhead_n bodily_a and_o of_o all_o other_o good_a thing_n whatsoever_o that_o so_o the_o church_n which_o be_v his_o body_n &_o every_o particular_a sound_a member_n thereof_o may_v receive_v of_o his_o abundance_n as_o it_o be_v write_v of_o his_o fullness_n have_v we_o all_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n that_o be_v grace_n upon_o grace_n or_o as_o a_o man_n will_v say_v grace_n heap_v one_o upon_o another_o and_o that_o so_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o beginning_n and_o end_v yea_o the_o very_a yea_o and_o amen_o of_o all_o god_n promise_n to_o know_v these_o thing_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o before_o be_v declare_v yea_o and_o in_o more_o ample_a manner_n than_o be_v here_o set_v down_o and_o not_o to_o have_v the_o particular_a feel_n of_o they_o in_o a_o man_n own_o conscience_n be_v to_o little_a or_o no_o purpose_n at_o all_o unless_o it_o be_v more_o and_o more_o to_o afflict_v the_o conscience_n for_o want_v of_o comfortable_a feel_n of_o they_o and_o to_o plung_v we_o into_o a_o more_o great_a and_o grievous_a judgement_n because_o he_o that_o know_v the_o will_n of_o his_o master_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n wherefore_o it_o great_o behoove_v we_o to_o strive_v to_o attain_v the_o mean_a whereby_o we_o may_v lay_v hold_n of_o they_o and_o that_o mean_v yea_o the_o only_a mean_n be_v nothing_o else_o together_o but_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o by_o faith_n christ_n and_o we_o be_v link_v together_o he_o and_o all_o his_o merit_n be_v become_v we_o and_o we_o his_o while_o he_o purge_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n yea_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o make_v we_o fruitful_a ●o_o all_o good_a work_n this_o faith_n seal_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n forgiveness_n of_o past_a sin_n fa●th_n freedom_n from_o condemnation_n to_o come_v and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a life_n pacify_v our_o conscience_n towards_o god_n and_o instruct_v we_o to_o apply_v particular_o unto_o ourselves_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n conscience_n and_o by_o this_o faith_n it_o please_v almighty_a god_n to_o purify_v and_o purge_v the_o corruption_n of_o man_n heart_n and_o to_o frame_v it_o and_o fashion_n it_o to_o new_a obedience_n yea_o it_o be_v appoint_v by_o god_n to_o be_v a_o necessary_a instrument_n heart_n whereby_o we_o may_v overcome_v the_o world_n and_o as_o a_o shield_n of_o steel_n by_o which_o we_o may_v quench_v all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o in_o which_o be_v steadfast_a we_o must_v resist_v and_o vanquish_v the_o devil_n other_o singular_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o this_o lively_a faith_n diu●ll_n be_v large_o reckon_v up_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrews_n chap._n 11._o but_o this_o faith_n be_v not_o of_o all_o man_n that_o be_v most_o true_a god_n yea_o we_o affirm_v that_o no_o man_n have_v it_o by_o nature_n art_n wit_n or_o any_o such_o other_o mean_v in_o man_n but_o that_o it_o be_v the_o only_a free_a and_o gracious_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o own_o child_n alone_o for_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o precious_a grace_n in_o they_o way_n the_o lord_n himself_o use_v two_o effectual_a instrument_n to_o work_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n by_o the_o one_o be_v inward_a and_o the_o same_o most_o powerful_a namely_o his_o most_o ●●ly_a and_o bless_a spirit_n speak_v for_o knowledge_n peace_n and_o all_o good_a grace_n more_o effectual_o to_o our_o heart_n than_o the_o outward_a sound_n do_v to_o the_o ear_n the_o other_o outward_a and_o that_o be_v the_o whole_a ministry_n of_o truth_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o the_o word_n sacrament_n prayer_n etc._n etc._n we_o diligent_o subiect_v ourselves_o thereto_o careful_o receive_v the_o same_o and_o daily_o grow_v in_o grace_n thereby_o as_o we_o do_v in_o year_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o body_n adoption_n this_o spirit_n be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n because_o it_o bear_v witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o god_n have_v adopt_v we_o to_o be_v his_o child_n and_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n teach_v we_o also_o with_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n to_o cry_v abba_n father_n comforter_n this_o spirit_n be_v call_v the_o comforter_n because_o he_o minister_v unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o all_o their_o heaviness_n and_o distress_n whatsoever_o either_o outward_a or_o inward_a unspeakable_a joy_n truth_n he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n because_o he_o alone_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o error_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o darkness_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n but_o also_o inlightn_v our_o understanding_n and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n sanctification_n he_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n because_o he_o frame_v they_o in_o who_o he_o dwell_v to_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o fit_v they_o indeed_o to_o all_o good_a work_n he_o make_v we_o able_a to_o search_v into_o thereof_o and_o to_o understand_v the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n yea_o such_o deep_a and_o hide_a secret_n as_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v the_o ear_n have_v not_o hear_v neither_o have_v they_o enter_v into_o man_n heart_n he_o frame_v and_o fashion_v in_o we_o unfeigned_a love_n to_o god_n and_o to_o his_o people_n for_o his_o sake_n work_v also_o in_o we_o a_o sound_a mind_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n and_o service_n that_o we_o do_v either_o to_o god_n himself_o in_o heaven_n or_o to_o man_n upon_o earth_n this_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n teach_v yea_o enable_v we_o who_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v or_o pray_v as_o we_o shall_v to_o send_v forth_o request_n unto_o god_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v also_o when_o or_o wheresoever_o it_o be_v bestow_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o a_o most_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a liberty_n because_o if_o the_o son_n by_o his_o bless_a spirit_n make_v we_o free_a we_o shall_v be_v free_a indeed_o last_o he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o very_a earnest_a pen●_n and_o assure_a seal_n or_o pledge_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gracious_a promise_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n general_o for_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o especial_o for_o our_o eternal_a election_n in_o christ_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v faith_n touch_v the_o word_n i_o take_v it_o in_o general_a to_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o that_o therefore_o it_o be_v right_o call_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o upon_o which_o only_o we_o must_v lean_v gospel_n but_o most_o special_o i_o mean_v that_o part_n which_o contain_v god_n most_o love_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v right_o call_v the_o gospel_n be_v and_o this_o gospel_n be_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o great_a joy_n and_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v peace_n yea_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o message_n of_o peace_n because_o it_o offer_v quietness_n of_o conscience_n through_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n to_o those_o that_o be_v far_o off_o and_o to_o those_o that_o be_v nigh_o grace_n it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o grace_n as_o well_o because_o it_o be_v free_o bestow_v upon_o we_o as_o also_o because_o it_o offer_v unto_o we_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n truth_n because_o it_o manifest_v to_o we_o all_o truth_n both_o of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n and_o set_v out_o before_o we_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o the_o accomplish_n of_o his_o promise_n it_o be_v also_o the_o word_n of_o life_n life_n not_o only_o because_o it_o offer_v life_n everlasting_a for_o that_o it_o do_v to_o all_o in_o the_o church_n but_o also_o because_o that_o be_v right_o and_o reverent_o
that_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n have_v put_v on_o christ_n even_o to_o this_o end_n that_o so_o they_o may_v become_v son_n yea_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o fellow_n heir_n with_o our_o saviour_n himself_o unity_n it_o teach_v we_o also_o that_o we_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n have_v the_o same_o love_n be_v of_o one_o accord_n and_o of_o one_o judgement_n no_o man_n seek_v his_o own_o but_o every_o man_n one_o another_o wealth_n see_v that_o we_o be_v one_o body_n in_o christ_n and_o every_o one_o one_o another_o member_n as_o we_o be_v all_o by_o one_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n couple_v unto_o one_o head_n which_o be_v christ_n and_o join_v together_o too_o in_o one_o ●ody_n which_o be_v his_o church_n resurrection_n it_o represent_v unto_o we_o also_o thus_o much_o that_o we_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n death_n shall_v by_o the_o power_n thereof_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o that_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o rise_n again_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n resurrection_n last_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n out_o of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o meet_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o air_n and_o dwell_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o life_n the_o lord_n supper_n seal_v unto_o our_o conscience_n that_o christ_n be_v that_o live_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n of_o which_o whosoever_o true_o eat_v shall_v live_v for_o ever_o because_o he_o do_v not_o nourish_v we_o to_o death_n for_o that_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o nature_n nor_o for_o a_o time_n because_o he_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o can_v die_v and_o such_o be_v the_o effect_n that_o flow_v from_o he_o but_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n also_o it_o set_v out_o unto_o we_o passion_n christ_n death_n and_o passion_n with_o the_o benefit_n we_o reap_v thereby_o and_o namely_o the_o remission_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o as_o he_o never_o do_v any_o thing_n in_o vain_a so_o much_o less_o die_v fruitlesse_o but_o that_o he_o may_v purchase_v for_o we_o eternal_a peace_n with_o god_n through_o the_o work_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o he_o further_o it_o preach_v unto_o we_o that_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o god_n and_o man_n he_o with_o all_o his_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a treasure_n be_v full_o and_o whole_o give_v we_o by_o the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o and_o through_o he_o take_v hold_v of_o by_o faith_n we_o may_v be_v full_o nourish_v in_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n to_o the_o hope_n of_o everlasting_a life_n it_o do_v also_o confirm_v unto_o we_o church_n the_o mystical_a union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n he_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o we_o thereby_o make_v member_n of_o his_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n church_n last_o it_o teach_v we_o what_o unity_n and_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v among_o we_o because_o that_o thereby_o we_o that_o be_v many_o be_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o body_n in_o as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v all_o partaker_n of_o one_o bread_n supper_n man_n to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n there_o be_v necessary_o require_v a_o earnest_a examination_n and_o true_a trial_n of_o ourselves_o which_o chief_o consist_v as_o i_o take_v it_o in_o effectual_a steadfast_a faith_n and_o hearty_a repentance_n towards_o god_n and_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o man_n be_v faith_n be_v a_o certain_a persuasion_n and_o steadfast_a assurance_n which_o every_o true_a christian_n man_n ought_v to_o have_v that_o god_n the_o father_n love_v he_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n sake_n he_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o that_o faith_n particular_o apply_v unto_o himself_o all_o god_n promise_n special_o those_o that_o concern_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o same_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o all_o his_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_n be_v repentance_n be_v a_o earnest_a hatred_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n inward_a outward_a past_a present_a or_o to_o come_v all_o proceed_n from_o a_o right_n and_o reverend_a fear_n of_o god_n eternal_a majesty_n which_o work_v so_o far_o in_o we_o that_o it_o make_v we_o to_o forsake_v ourselves_o and_o to_o strive_v to_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v whole_o give_v over_o ourselves_o to_o be_v altogether_o govern_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o service_n of_o his_o majesty_n love_n contain_v in_o it_o comprehend_v not_o only_o a_o sound_a affection_n to_o our_o brethren_n and_o friend_n but_o also_o the_o unfeigned_a reconciliation_n of_o ourselves_o unto_o those_o who_o we_o have_v offend_v and_o a_o ready_a forgive_n of_o other_o the_o offence_n they_o have_v commit_v against_o we_o even_o as_o willing_o glad_o &_o free_o as_o we_o will_v the_o lord_n shall_v forgive_v we_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n that_o faith_n that_o be_v outward_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n word_n fruitless_a and_o confirm_v by_o the_o partake_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v not_o a_o idle_a vain_a or_o dead_a faith_n but_o steadfast_a unfeigned_a and_o work_v by_o love_n yield_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o bless_a obedience_n not_o according_a to_o the_o darkness_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o own_o will_n corruption_n lust_n and_o affection_n for_o they_o evermore_o rebel_v against_o god_n neither_o according_a to_o man_n manner_n and_o example_n manner_n because_o they_o be_v no_o sufficient_a warrant_n for_o our_o conversation_n by_o nor_o yet_o after_o the_o custom_n and_o fashion_n of_o this_o present_a evil_a world_n for_o we_o be_v forbid_v to_o fashion_n ourselves_o thereby_o only_o but_o according_a to_o that_o good_a perfect_a and_o acceptable_a will_n of_o god_n set_v forth_o and_o command_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o law_n which_o be_v and_o must_v be_v always_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o lantern_n unto_o our_o path_n and_o be_v indeed_o the_o only_a true_a sufficient_a a●d_v right_o rule_v of_o all_o righteousness_n and_o well_o do_v this_o large_a volume_n of_o god_n will_n plentiful_o and_o plain_o reveal_v in_o the_o canonical_a scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n god_n the_o father_n have_v in_o great_a mercy_n for_o our_o weakness_n sake_n abridge_v into_o two_o table_n contain_v ten_o commandment_n good_a wherein_o we_o be_v special_o to_o mark_v these_o two_o thing_n first_o that_o it_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n in_o command_v good_a thing_n to_o forbid_v the_o contrary_a evil_n and_o in_o forbid_v evil_a thing_n to_o command_v the_o contrary_a good_a the_o almighty_a therein_o meet_v with_o man_n corruption_n and_o the_o forwardness_n of_o his_o heart_n who_o suppose_v that_o if_o he_o do_v no_o evil_a though_o he_o lead_v a_o idle_a and_o unprofitable_a life_n from_o goodness_n think_v notwithstanding_o that_o he_o have_v perform_v his_o duty_n second_o that_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o law_n mind_v to_o teach_v we_o to_o bridle_v and_o subdue_v not_o only_o the_o act_n of_o sin_n sin_n as_o the_o pharisy_n imagine_v same_o nor_o the_o consent_n to_o the_o same_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n alone_o as_o the_o sorbonist_n and_o popish_a school_n divine_n dream_v a●_n this_o day_n but_o also_o the_o least_o lust_n and_o motion_n that_o may_v prick_v we_o thereto_o avoid_v or_o rise_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n against_o the_o same_o we_o must_v know_v further_a that_o this_o law_n of_o god_n be_v observe_v and_o break_v sort_n inward_o and_o outward_o for_o the_o inward_a break_n or_o observe_v thereof_o because_o ●o_o man_n know_v what_o be_v within_o man_n but_o ●he_v spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n him●elfe_n every_o man_n must_v be_v leave_v unto_o him●elfe_n and_o yet_o all_o be_v bind_v both_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o god_n holy_a commandment_n ●nd_v also_o by_o that_o excellent_a profession_n ●●ter_v which_o they_o be_v name_v not_o only_o deep_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o consideration_n of_o themselves_o but_o also_o to_o know_v that_o they_o walk_v in_o his_o presence_n before_o who_o eye_n all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o plain_a breach_n touch_v the_o outward_a break_a o●_n observe_v thereof_o we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o breach_n of_o it_o be_v then_o do_v when_o any_o thing_n forbid_v by_o that_o law_n be_v commit_v or_o any_o thing_n command_v by_o that_o law_n be_v leave_v undo_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n that_o obedience_n be_v then_o yield_v when_o any_o thing_n command_v by_o that_o law_n be_v perform_v or_o any_o thing_n forbid_v by_o that_o law_n obedience_n be_v leave_v unaccomplish_v for_o good_a reason_n be_v it_o whatsoever_o man_v wit_n can_v cunning_o dispute_v or_o
must_v careful_o strive_v by_o all_o holy_a mean_n and_o the_o diligent_a and_o often_o use_v of_o the_o same_o with_o earnestness_n to_o pursue_v they_o and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n but_o we_o can_v perform_v these_o holy_a duty_n that_o be_v true_a indeed_o god_n for_o we_o be_v not_o sufficient_a of_o ourselves_o as_o of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n much_o less_o to_o do_v any_o good_a deed_n but_o all_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v from_o god_n to_o who_o alone_o we_o must_v have_v recourse_n by_o earnest_a supplication_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v make_v able_a not_o only_o to_o know_v what_o that_o good_a holy_a and_o acceptable_a will_n of_o he_o be_v but_o also_o be_v strengthen_v from_o he_o from_o who_o alone_o come_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n to_o accomplish_v and_o perform_v the_o same_o four_o and_o because_o we_o be_v very_o dull_a and_o sluggish_a to_o perform_v this_o as_o all_o other_o holy_a duty_n commandment_n the_o lord_n have_v ●ot_n only_o give_v we_o certain_a sharp_a spur_n to_o provoke_v we_o thereto_o as_o his_o holy_a commandment_n which_o we_o ought_v careful_o to_o obey_v promise_n his_o comfortable_a promise_n which_o we_o ought_v steadfast_o to_o believe_v the_o pledge_n of_o his_o bless_a spirit_n spirit_n which_o assure_v our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n and_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o those_o groan_n that_o no_o tongue_n be_v able_a to_o express_v a_o true_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o want_n want_v and_o of_o the_o misery_n and_o want_n of_o our_o brethren_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n and_o of_o our_o soul_n but_o also_o have_v teach_v we_o such_o a_o short_a and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o so_o sufficient_a a_o form_n of_o prayer_n as_o do_v brief_o comprehend_v in_o it_o all_o such_o point_n and_o matter_n as_o be_v meet_a and_o lawful_a for_o we_o to_o demand_v therefore_o we_o shall_v continual_o labour_v right_o to_o understand_v it_o and_o careful_o to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n but_o before_o we_o enter_v into_o this_o pray_v or_o any_o other_o prayer_n it_o shall_v be_v good_a for_o we_o to_o consider_v some_o circumstance_n and_o to_o observe_v certain_a rule_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o and_o our_o prayer_n may_v by_o that_o mean_n be_v find_v more_o acceptable_a in_o god_n ●ight_n as_o first_o wretchedness_n how_o great_a and_o wonderful_a our_o wretchedness_n misery_n and_o poverty_n be_v without_o the_o which_o as_o we_o may_v easy_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o pride_n in_o ourselves_o so_o can_v our_o prayer_n be_v pierce_v because_o a_o full_a belly_n despise_v a_o ho●y_a comb_n as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v also_o what_o be_v the_o excellency_n majesty_n greatness_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o almighty_a god_n to_o who_o we_o pray_v for_o if_o that_o be_v not_o settle_v in_o our_o heart_n we_o shall_v without_o re●erence_n yea_o in_o a_o certain_a kind_n of_o hypocritical_a and_o superstitious_a boldness_n rush_v into_o his_o majestical_a presence_n as_o the_o horse_n do_v into_o battle_n prayer_n the_o earnest_n and_o deep_a weigh_v of_o both_o which_o point_v may_v work_v in_o we_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a humble_v of_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n and_o also_o a_o certain_a assurance_n that_o our_o prayer_n and_o request_n shall_v be_v grant_v so_o far_o forth_o as_o shall_v be_v expedient_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n because_o we_o come_v to_o he_o that_o have_v the_o fullness_n of_o all_o will_n and_o power_n in_o himself_o to_o perform_v any_o thing_n that_o we_o shall_v demand_v according_a to_o the_o same_o upon_o beside_o we_o must_v know_v and_o believe_v that_o we_o must_v pray_v unto_o this_o alsufficient_a god_n only_o as_o well_o because_o he_o alone_o know_v the_o thing_n we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o as_o also_o because_o he_o alone_o can_v help_v we_o and_o yield_v relief_n and_o supply_n when_o and_o as_o best_a please_v himself_o only_o and_o that_o our_o prayer_n must_v be_v make_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n only_o because_o it_o please_v the_o father_n by_o he_o alone_o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o both_o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth●_n and_o to_o appoint_v he_o to_o be_v the_o only_a mediator_n between_o god_n and_o us._n ask_v also_o that_o we_o must_v ask_v good_a thing_n only_o for_o it_o be_v unreasonable_a yea_o irreligious_a to_o make_v the_o most_o good_a and_o holy_a god_n a_o slave_n to_o satisfy_v our_o corrupt_a affection_n now_o we_o have_v say_v before_o that_o nothing_o be_v good_a but_o that_o he_o allow_v and_o like_v of_o by_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n and_o we_o must_v ask_v these_o good_a thing_n to_o good_a and_o holy_a use_n only_o only_o as_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o help_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o our_o own_o good_a and_o not_o to_o consume_v they_o on_o our_o lust_n as_o wantonness_n gluttony_n drunkenness_n envy_n abominable_a idolatry_n and_o such_o like_a and_o last_o together_o that_o we_o must_v not_o pray_v only_o with_o our_o mouth_n and_o lip_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o hypocrite_n but_o must_v yield_v consent_n to_o the_o same_o in_o our_o understand_n have_v indeed_o the_o sum_n of_o every_o petition_n in_o our_o heart_n as_o we_o ready_o have_v the_o word_n thereof_o in_o our_o mouth_n otherwise_o all_o that_o we_o do_v in_o this_o behalf_n will_v be_v but_o lip-labour_n yea_o lose_a labour_n for_o outward_a behaviour_n in_o our_o prayer_n majesty_n it_o be_v seemly_a and_o meet_a that_o we_o shall_v order_v ourselves_o reverent_o and_o religious_o in_o humble_a kneel_v upon_o our_o knee_n in_o steadfast_a hold_v up_o of_o our_o hand_n and_o earnest_n lift_v up_o of_o our_o eye_n to_o heaven_n ward_n and_o in_o dispose_v every_o part_n and_o member_n both_o of_o our_o body_n and_o of_o our_o mind_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o we_o ourselves_o may_v feel_v and_o other_o that_o be_v present_a with_o we_o may_v sensible_o perceive_v that_o we_o reverence_v his_o majesty_n before_o who_o we_o appear_v and_o right_o use_v that_o exercise_n that_o he_o have_v enjoin_v we_o as_o a_o special_a piece_n of_o his_o service_n even_o for_o our_o own_o health_n and_o welfare_n as_o well_o ●s_a for_o his_o glory_n therein_o understand_v i_o as_o i_o mean_v my_o purpose_n be_v not_o to_o tie_v man_n to_o that_o form_n of_o prayer_n alone_o or_o to_o te●●●●hem_n to_o use_v only_o those_o gesture_n above_o prescribe_v for_o that_o be_v to_o limit_v the_o spirit_n and_o to_o repress_v occasion_n and_o provocation_n give_v we_o from_o god_n and_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o to_o holy_a prayer_n but_o that_o every_o one_o shall_v strive_v because_o of_o that_o rebellion_n that_o be_v in_o our_o heart_n as_o much_o and_o as_o effectual_o both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n as_o possible_o we_o can_v lest_o otherwise_o god_n resist_v we_o for_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a and_o reject_v our_o prayer_n now_o let_v we_o come_v to_o a_o short_a open_n of_o that_o prayer_n which_o the_o lord_n himself_o have_v teach_v us._n the_o preface_n or_o beginning_n thereof_o be_v this_o expound_v o_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n out_o of_o which_o word_n we_o may_v learn_v many_o thing_n prayer_n as_o first_o in_o this_o word_n o_o the_o earnest_a affection_n that_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o they_o that_o pray_v who_o must_v bring_v with_o they_o mind_n not_o only_o far_o remove_v from_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a thing_n but_o so_o steadfast_o set_v upon_o those_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n that_o at_o that_o present_a they_o demand_v that_o they_o mind_n nothing_o but_o those_o alone_a second_o in_o 〈◊〉_d word_n our_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o feeling_n that_o aught_o to_o be_v among_o christian_a brethren_n love_n no_o man_n pray_v for_o himself_o only_o but_o pray_v as_o careful_o for_o other_o as_o for_o themselves_o three_o in_o this_o word_n father_n his_o fatherly_a providence_n and_o assure_a favour_n and_o good_a will_n obedience_n towards_o his_o child_n in_o christ_n on_o the_o one_o side_n and_o their_o sincere_a love_n and_o hearty_a obedience_n towards_o he_o on_o the_o other_o side_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n if_o i_o be_v your_o lord_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n and_o if_o i_o be_v your_o father_n where_o be_v my_o love_n power_n four_o in_o these_o word_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n the_o exceed_a majesty_n power_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n above_o all_o thing_n which_o if_o we_o respect_v not_o in_o prayer_n and_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o to_o appertain_v to_o we_o
the_o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n will_v fall_v down_o as_o water_v spill_v on_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o first_o petition_n be_v hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n wherein_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o knowledge_n and_o reverence_n of_o god_n so_o to_o be_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n may_v in_o all_o godliness_n only_o so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n may_v thereby_o be_v glorify_v against_o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o pray_v against_o ignorance_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o these_o mean_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v himself_o know_v unto_o we_o as_o his_o word_n work_n etc._n etc._n also_o we_o pray_v against_o all_o loose_a life_n and_o ungodly_a behaviour_n whatsoever_o for_o the_o second_o petition_n be_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v wherein_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o effectual_a feel_n and_o work_v of_o god_n bless_a spirit_n and_o all_o his_o gift_n in_o we_o as_o righteousness_n peace_n comfort_n &c_n &c_n also_o for_o the_o sincere_a preach_n reverend_a hear_n and_o right_o receive_v of_o god_n holy_a word_n and_o discipline_n we_o pray_v for_o magistrate_n and_o commonwealth_n and_o for_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n wheresoever_o disperse_v and_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o glorious_a appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n either_o particular_o to_o visit_v every_o one_o of_o we_o or_o general_o to_o judge_v the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a with_o wonderful_a glory_n and_o majesty_n in_o that_o great_a and_o last_o day_n on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o pray_v against_o all_o the_o illusion_n against_o suggestion_n and_o assault_n either_o of_o satan_n or_o of_o our_o own_o corruption_n we_o pray_v against_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n and_o the_o contempt_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n either_o particular_a or_o general_a judgement_n the_o three_o petition_n be_v for_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n wherein_o we_o p●●y_v for_o wisdom_n will_n power_n and_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v yield_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o body_n with_o every_o part_n and_o member_n both_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o all_o other_o thing_n also_o together_o with_o we_o may_v be_v make_v conformable_a here_o upon_o earth_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o god_n will_v declare_v by_o his_o word_n as_o his_o angel_n which_o be_v his_o heavenly_a creature_n study_v nothing_o but_o to_o please_v he_o without_o any_o motion_n to_o the_o contrary_n against_o on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o pray_v against_o presumption_n wilfulness_n ignorance_n rebellion_n mutter_v grudge_a or_o repine_v against_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n together_o with_o all_o such_o inordinate_a and_o fleshly_a desire_n rest_v in_o we_o as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o bless_a will_n and_o ordinance_n for_o the_o four_o petition_n be_v give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n wherein_o we_o pray_v for_o meat_n drink_n apparel_z health_n wealth_n liberty_n peace_n good_a order_n and_o all_o other_o good_a thing_n whatsoever_o that_o god_n know_v to_o be_v meet_a for_o we_o in_o this_o world_n to_o sustain_v keep_v and_o defend_v our_o body_n and_o li●es_n by_o on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o pray_v against_o hunger_n nakedness_n scarcity_n pestilence_n against_o sickness_n poverty_n bondage_n war_n disorder_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n whatsoever_o tend_v to_o the_o hurt_n of_o our_o body_n and_o life_n and_o let_v we_o mark_v the_o word_n overthrow_v with_o which_o we_o utter_v this_o petition_n we_o rather_o say_v give_v than_o pay_v because_o we_o can_v require_v bodily_a thing_n much_o less_o spiritual_a thing_n for_o any_o desert_n that_o be_v in_o we_o but_o for_o god_n ●ree_a and_o gracious_a goodness_n only_o and_o we_o say_v give_v we_o evil_a rather_o than_o i_o to_o teach_v we_o that_o in_o charitable_a love_n we_o be_v bind_v both_o to_o pray_v and_o labour_n for_o other_o and_o not_o of_o self-love_n only_o for_o ourselves_o as_o worldling_n do_v and_o we_o require_v rather_o this_o day_n daily_a bread_n stay_n than_o every_o day_n dainty_a fare_n because_o we_o shall_v learn_v rather_o to_o stay_v ourselves_o upon_o and_o to_o content_v our_o ●elues_n with_o god_n continual_a providence_n minister_a unto_o we_o always_o sufficient_a for_o present_a necessity_n than_o to_o encumber_v our_o value_n with_o worldly_a care_n and_o cark_n to_o ●et_a by_o indirect_a mean_n or_o to_o keep_v any_o superfluity_n for_o the_o five_o petition_n be_v 〈…〉_z trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v 〈…〉_z against_o 〈◊〉_d wherein_o we_o pray_v 〈…〉_z feel_o of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d purchase_v ●●to_fw-mi we_o by_o christ_n an●●is_fw-la obedience_n only_o to_o put_v away_o all_o our_o sinne_v we_o p●●y_v also_o for_o peace_n and_o joy_n of_o conscience_n 〈◊〉_d for_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o brotherly_a r●co●●ciliation_n among_o man_n which_o be_v a_o assure_a pledge_n of_o the_o fre●●ardon_n and_o full_a forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o iniquity_n before_o god_n against_o on_o the_o other_o side_n we_o pray_v against_o wrath_n vengeance_n despair_n and_o many_o strong_a illusion_n that_o may_v be_v and_o be_v raise_v up_o in_o we_o unto_o condemnation_n in_o sin_n also_o against_o hatred_n and_o hard_a heartedness_n towards_o man_n for_o the_o six_o petition_n be_v and_o lead_v u●_n not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o fro●_n evil_a wherein_o we_o pray_v for_o christian_a patience_n strength_n and_o continuance_n against_o all_o temptation_n and_o suggestion_n whatsoever_o to_o sin_n also_o for_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n mortify_v of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o quicken_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n confession_n of_o sin_n four_o witness_n that_o we_o be_v sinner_n 1._o our_o own_o conscience_n 2._o god_n himself_o 3._o god_n iu●●●●ments_n 4._o god_n wo●●_n which_o charge_v we_o wit●●_n 1._o adam_n fall●_n 2._o original_a s●●●_n 3._o t●e_v fruit_n of_o original_a sin●_n ●_o good_a 〈◊〉_d to_o bring_v 〈◊〉_d the_o fee_n 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d ement_n 〈◊〉_d compare_v 〈◊〉_d ans_fw-fr filthiness_n and_o god_n ●●●●t●ousnesse_n the_o grievousness_n of_o sin_n ●●mmitted_v 3._o the_o multitude_n of_o transgression_n 4._o god_n he●●_n judgement_n which_o ar●_n execute_v 1._o upon_o the_o creature_n 2._o upon_o man_n this_o life●_n and_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a 〈…〉_z ●●ternall_a con●●●nation_n ●n_o be_v f●lt_n ●●liefe_n must_v be_v ●ught_v ●_o angel_n 2._o dead_a saint_n 3._o man_n unregenerate_a 4._o man_n regenerate_v 5._o good_n and_o riches_n 6._o counterfeit_n holiness_n 7._o will_v worshippings_fw-mi canno●_n appease_v the_o conscience_n wound_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o sin_n christ_n alone_o must_v be_v our_o refuge_n we_o have_v god_n own_o testimony_n for_o it_o and_o christ_n own_o word_n christ_n name_n full_a of_o doctrine_n and_o comfort_n jesus_n christ._n 1._o christ_n kingdom_n 2._o christ_n priesthood_n 3._o christ_n prophecy_n christ_n person_n christ_n god_n 3._o christ_n man_n 4._o christ_n god_n and_o man_n our_o only_a saviour_n christ_n alone_o take_v away_o sin_n 1._o christ_n be_v our_o wisdom_n 2._o christ_n be_v our_o righteousness_n 3._o christ_n be_v our_o holiness_n 4._o christ_n be_v our_o redemption_n 5._o christ_n be_v all_o in_o all_o faith_n and_o knowledge_n must_v g●e_v together_o notable_a ●ff●cts_n of_o true_a fa●th_n 1._o faith_n work_v peace_n in_o our_o conscience_n 2._o faith_n cleanse_v our_o heart_n 3._o faith_n overcom_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o diu●ll_n faith_n be_v the_o fre●_n gi●t_v of_o god_n i'faith_o f●amed_a in_o we_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n spirit_n of_o adoption_n spirit_n a_o comforter_n spirit_n of_o truth_n spirit_n of_o sanctification_n spirit_n together_o with_o the_o power_n and_o effect_n thereof_o god_n word_n general_o the_o gro●nd_n of_o faith_n but_o most_o special_o the_o gospel_n 1._o gospel_n what_o it_o be_v 2._o the_o message_n of_o peace_n 3._o the_o word_n of_o grace_n 4._o the_o word_n of_o truth_n 5._o the_o word_n of_o life_n 6._o a_o mystery_n or_o secret_a how_o the_o word_n must_v be_v receive_v and_o for_o what_o cause_n prophet_n christ_n jesus_n apostle_n euan●gelists_n pastors●_n doctor_n and_o minister_n wha●_n manner_n of_o man_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v ●he_v end_n of_o the_o holy_a ministry_n minister_n and_o ministry_n must_v be_v much_o make_v of_o 1._o the_o doctrine_n preach_v paint_v out_o christ●_n death_n and_o passion_n 2._o it_o seal_v to_o we_o our_o salvation_n 3._o it_o work_v our_o regeneration_n how_o the_o word_n be_v milk_n ●ow_o and_o when_o ●he_v word_n be_v ●rong_a meat_n god_n goodness_n man_n frailty_n the_o two_o sacrament_n aide_n ●o_o our_o faith_n 1._o baptism_n settle_v our_o ingra●●ting_n into_o the_o church_n 2._o our_o regeneration_n 3._o remission_n of_o sin_n 4._o our_o adoption_n 5._o our_o spiritual_a unity_n 6._o our_o mortification_n and_o sanctification_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n 7._o our_o resurrection_n 1._o the_o supper_n pledge_v our_o eternal_a life_n 2._o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n 3._o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n in_o and_o by_o he_o 4._o the_o union_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n 5._o the_o unity_n among_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n examination_n before_o the_o supper_n two_o part_n of_o it_o ●aith_n and_o repentance_n towards_o god_n and_o sincere_a love_n towards_o man_n i'faith_o what_o it_o be_v repentance_n what_o it_o be_v love_n and_o what_o it_o comprehend_v true_a faith_n be_v not_o fruitless_a 1._o natural_a corruption_n 2._o other_o man_n manner_n 3._o and_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n no_o rule_n to_o ●rame_v our_o life_n by_o 4._o but_o god_n wor●_n only_o two_o table_n ten_o commandment_n we_o must_v fly_v ●rom_o evil_a and_o do_v good_a 1._o act_n of_o sin_n 2._o consent_v to_o the_o same_o 3._o yea_o lust_n or_o motion_n must_v be_v avoid_v 1._o god_n law_n be_v observe_v or_o break_v after_o two_o sort_n outward_a breach_n inward_a and_o outward_a obedience_n thing_n forbid_v by_o the_o first_o commandment_n by_o the_o second_o by_o the_o three_o by_o the_o four_o by_o the_o five_o by_o the_o six_o by_o the_o seven_o by_o the_o eight_o by_o the_o nine_o by_o the_o ten_o unlawful_a wish_n thing_n command_v by_o the_o first_o precept_n by_o the_o second_o by_o the_o three_o three_o end_n of_o a_o oath_n by_o the_o four_o by_o the_o five_o by_o the_o six_o by_o the_o seven_o by_o the_o eight_o by_o the_o nine_o by_o the_o ten_o our_o want_n of_o ability_n be_v supply_v by_o earnest_a prayer_n to_o god_n spur_n to_o prayer_n special_o four_o 1._o god_n commandment_n 2._o god_n promise_n 3._o the_o assure_a pledge_n of_o the_o spirit_n 4._o our_o own_o want_v seven_o point_n to_o be_v mark_v before_o we_o pray_v 1._o our_o wretchedness_n 2._o god_n greatness_n 〈…〉_z odd_a will_v an●●ods_n great_a power_n mu●t_v not_o be_v sunder_v in_o prayer_n 3._o that_o god_n only_o must_v be_v call_v upon_o 4._o i●_n the_o name_n of_o his_o ●onne_n christ_n only_o 5._o good_a thing_n only_o must_v ●e_v ask_v 6._o and_o that_o to_o good_a end_n only_o 7._o mouth_n and_o heart_n must_v be_v join_v together_o outward_a behaviour_n in_o prayer_n must_v plain_o preach_v reverence_n of_o god_n majesty_n man_n may_v not_o be_v tie_v of_o necessity_n to_o th●t_n or_o any_o form_n of_o prayer_n or_o to_o any_o sort_n of_o gesture_n therein_o the_o preface_n to_o the_o lord_n prayer_n expound_v 1._o earnest_a in_o prayer_n 2._o unfeigned_a love_n 3._o god_n providence_n and_o our_o obedience_n 4._o god_n power_n the_o first_o petition_n what_o we_o pray_v for_o what_o we_o pray_v against_o the_o second_o petition_n what_o we_o pray_v for_o what_o we_o pray_v against_o the_o three_o petition_n what_o we_o pray_v for_o what_o we_o ●ray_v against_o the_o four_o petition_n what_o we_o pray_v for_o what_o we_o pray_v against_o 1._o merit_v overthrow_v 2._o self-love_n evil_a 3._o god_n providence_n our_o only_a stay_n 〈…〉_z pray_v for_o what_o we_o pray_v against_o the_o six_o petition_n w●_v at_o we_o p●ay_v for_o