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in_o the_o trinity_n as_o in_o bless_a athanasius_n creed_n express_v not_o make_v or_o create_v nor_o beget_v but_o proceed_v by_o internal_a spiration_n from_o the_o father_n his_o love_n to_o the_o son_n and_o from_o the_o son_n his_o love_n to_o the_o father_n eternal_a with_o they_o and_o from_o both_o the_o love_n proceed_v to_o the_o comfort_n and_o conservation_n of_o all_o thing_n this_o good_a and_o love_a spirit_n of_o god_n 14._o what_o be_v his_o order_n in_o the_o trinity_n though_o in_o the_o trinity_n in_o essence_n power_n or_o eternity_n none_o be_v afore_o or_o after_o other_o none_o great_a or_o less_o than_o another_o but_o all_o three_o person_n coeternal_a and_o coequal_a yet_o in_o order_n the_o father_n be_v first_o from_o eternity_n produce_v the_o son_n the_o son_n second_o from_o eternity_n beget_v in_o that_o eternal_a generation_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o three_o in_o order_n as_o eternal_o proceed_v from_o both_o 15._o what_o be_v his_o personal_a propriety_n proceed_v from_o they_o and_o so_o distinguish_v from_o both_o for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n only_o be_v proceed_n and_o not_o either_o father_n or_o son_n as_o the_o son_n only_o beget_v and_o not_o the_o father_n nor_o spirit_n though_o all_o the_o three_o indifferent_o and_o equal_o name_v and_o say_v to_o be_v god_n and_o lord_n uncreate_v invisible_a and_o all_o other_o the_o like_a attribute_n 16._o what_o be_v the_o action_n of_o the_o spirit_n especial_o attribute_v to_o he_o as_o to_o his_o office_n and_o person_n the_o comfort_n renew_v sanctification_n and_o conservation_n of_o all_o thing_n by_o and_o in_o scripture_n testify_v as_o job_n 38._o 4._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v i_o and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o almighty_a have_v give_v i_o life_n so_o gen._n 1._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n move_v on_o the_o water_n and_o god_n breathe_v into_o man_n a_o live_a soul_n exod._n 31._o 3._o i_o have_v fill_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 51._o 11._o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o and_o verse_n 12._o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n psal._n 104._o 30._o if_o thousend_v forth_o thy_o spirit_n they_o be_v create_v so_o thou_o renewe_v the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n esa._n 11._o 2._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n and_o esa._n 61._o 10._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o i_o as_o recite_v luke_n 4._o 18._o and_o so_o most_o abundant_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n 17._o how_o there_o show_v as_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o that_o spirit_n be_v say_v bestow_v upon_o the_o church_n and_o faithful_a in_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 12._o and_o plentiful_o else_o as_o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o scripture_n by_o inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 12._o holy_a man_n move_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rom._n 8._o 15._o by_o that_o spirit_n to_o cry_n abba_n father_n and_o rom._n 8._o 16._o the_o spirit_n witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o son_n etc._n etc._n john_n 3._o 3._o except_o regenerate_v of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n not_o see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n mat._n 3._o 11._o where_o christ_n be_v say_v baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v baptize_v the_o holy_a ghost_n visible_o descend_v etc._n etc._n as_o also_o in_o the_o act_n and_o many_o like_a place_n 18._o how_o be_v comfort_n attribute_v as_o he_o be_v call_v the_o comforter_n and_o sanctification_n attribute_v as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o sanctifier_n also_o teach_v illumination_n and_o the_o like_a john_n 14._o 26._o and_o 15._o 26._o and_o 16._o 7._o etc._n etc._n where_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n shall_v teach_v they_o all_o thing_n and_o lead_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o bring_v all_o thing_n to_o their_o remembrance_n and_o show_v they_o all_o thing_n to_o come_v 19_o but_o be_v not_o these_o thing_n from_o the_o father_n also_o yes_o from_o the_o father_n in_o the_o son_n but_o by_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o attribute_v more_o particular_o to_o he_o as_o the_o comforter_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o end_n the_o comfort_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o church_n by_o all_o save_a grace_n when_o else_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o power_n and_o original_n it_o be_v true_a opera_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la ad_fw-la extra_fw-la sunt_fw-la indivisa_fw-la all_o three_o person_n joint_o produce_v these_o holy_a action_n 20._o what_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o in_o brief_a the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n distinct_a in_o person_n but_o one_o in_o essence_n and_o coequal_a with_o they_o in_o substance_n eternity_n majesty_n and_o glory_n 21._o what_o his_o office_n to_o effect_v the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o his_o creature_n and_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n on_o they_o and_o especial_o to_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a to_o eternal_a life_n 22._o what_o be_v those_o gift_n divers_a according_a to_o the_o good_a work_n of_o that_o holy_a spirit_n as_o well_o in_o regard_n of_o diversity_n of_o time_n and_o other_o occasion_n and_o circumstance_n as_o person_n 23._o how_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n either_o particular_a to_o the_o elect_a as_o the_o adoption_n and_o confirmation_n thereof_o in_o sanctification_n and_o other_o save_a grace_n to_o salvation_n or_o common_a to_o other_o also_o as_o knowledge_n power_n to_o do_v excellent_a thing_n yea_o with_o show_n of_o some_o sanctification_n as_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n though_o else_o reprobate_n find_v at_o last_o as_o see_v in_o very_a judas_n and_o divers_a other_o 24._o how_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o time_n or_o other_o circumstance_n some_o ordinary_a in_o the_o church_n at_o all_o time_n and_o common_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a as_o save_v grace_n illumination_n holiness_n sanctification_n other_o extraordinary_a as_o in_o 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or_o that_o of_o the_o elect_a tit._n 1._o 1._o 20._o what_o call_v you_o common_a faith_n that_o faith_n which_o as_o well_o the_o reprobate_a as_o the_o elect_n may_v have_v 21._o how_o manifold_a be_v this_o threefold_a either_o historical_a temporal_a or_o faith_n of_o miracle_n 22._o what_o be_v historical_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n do_v believe_v the_o outward_a letter_n and_o history_n of_o the_o word_n and_o truth_n thereof_o and_o it_o have_v two_o part_n or_o degree_n 23._o which_o be_v they_o the_o knowledge_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o word_n of_o god_n the_o object_n of_o it_o assent_n and_o this_o be_v in_o the_o very_a devil_n themselves_o who_o believe_v and_o tremble_v james_n 2._o 19_o 24._o what_o be_v temporary_a faith_n that_o which_o last_v for_o a_o season_n and_o not_o common_o to_o the_o end_n of_o one_o life_n or_o if_o it_o do_v bear_v no_o due_a fruit_n nor_o have_v the_o root_n of_o love_n &_o charity_n figure_v in_o the_o seed_n which_o 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judge_n or_o judge_n of_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v to_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o superior_n who_o god_n appoi_fw-mi eth_z 43._o can_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n then_o or_o any_o particular_a church_n fall_v from_o god_n it_o be_v apparent_a for_o that_o the_o lord_n spirit_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o any_o place_n for_o then_o not_o only_a jerusalem_n his_o city_n but_o the_o famous_a church_n of_o asia_n long_o since_o collapse_v have_v yet_o stand_v and_o flourish_v and_o many_o other_o now_o under_o mahometan_a and_o turkish_a servitude_n or_o quite_o decay_v 44._o how_o then_o do_v god_n promise_v his_o spirit_n to_o his_o church_n to_o be_v with_o it_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v present_a to_o lead_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n wheresoever_o it_o be_v even_o in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n but_o as_o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v so_o his_o spirit_n to_o the_o faithful_a every_o where_o â—ut_v for_o their_o infidelity_n sometime_o pull_v one_o down_o and_o set_v up_o another_o even_o cast_v off_o the_o natural_a branch_n for_o unbelief_n and_o graft_v in_o other_o all_o according_a to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 45_o what_o learn_v you_o else_o concern_v this_o church_n that_o as_o it_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n a_o holy_a church_n and_o catholic_a in_o regard_n of_o all_o time_n place_n and_o person_n of_o all_o sex_n and_o degree_n people_n and_o nation_n whatsoever_o whereof_o it_o consist_v consent_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o catholic_a doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n so_o it_o be_v also_o and_o in_o unity_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 46._o what_o in_o this_o communion_n of_o saint_n consider_v the_o union_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o communion_n the_o person_n who_o be_v saint_n how_o be_v their_o union_n 1._o in_o the_o unity_n of_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n 2._o the_o head_n which_o be_v christ._n 3._o the_o body_n which_o be_v his_o church_n they_o member_n 4._o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n among_o they_o 2._o in_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n token_n of_o this_o union_n and_o communion_n 3._o bond_n of_o charity_n and_o love_n between_o themselves_o and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o by_o he_o also_o with_o god_n 47._o what_o be_v that_o communion_n then_o that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n whereby_o all_o good_a be_v communicate_v to_o they_o from_o above_o and_o consequent_o in_o mutual_a charity_n one_o unto_o another_o 48._o between_o who_o be_v this_o communion_n consider_v between_o the_o saint_n and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n themselves_o one_o with_o another_o so_o the_o saint_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 49._o how_o with_o christ_n and_o god_n as_o the_o excellent_a mean_n whereby_o reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o he_o grace_n of_o partake_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v one_o with_o he_o by_o faith_n assurance_n of_o my_o hope_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o attain_v for_o that_o he_o so_o feel_v my_o want_n hear_v my_o prayer_n be_v ready_a to_o relieve_v my_o misery_n 50._o what_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o all_o happiness_n and_o goodness_n thereby_o acquire_v as_o peace_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n peace_n in_o the_o soul_n influence_n of_o all_o grace_n from_o christ_n our_o head_n effect_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n from_o he_o glorious_a inheritance_n title_n estate_n and_o hope_n of_o all_o saint_n and_o all_o comfort_n in_o he_o 51._o how_o exemplify_v by_o the_o spiritual_a building_n christ_n the_o foundation_n and_o head_n cornerstone_n and_o we_o the_o building_n by_o the_o peaceful_a olive_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o branch_n ingraft_v by_o the_o vine_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o prune_v branch_n by_o the_o head_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o member_n by_o the_o bridegroom_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o spouse_n and_o such_o simile_n of_o his_o impart_v his_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o grace_n to_o we_o 52._o how_o of_o the_o saint_n among_o themselves_o as_o member_n of_o one_o body_n branch_n of_o that_o vine_n and_o olive_n stone_n of_o that_o spiritual_a building_n all_o for_o the_o good_a one_o of_o another_o bring_v forth_o much_o good_a fruit_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 53._o how_o between_o we_o and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o mutual_a sympathy_n as_o branch_n of_o one_o vine_n consent_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n prayer_n one_o for_o another_o though_o not_o one_o to_o another_o and_o all_o best_a duty_n however_o unknown_a to_o we_o now_o will_v be_v manifest_a hereafter_o they_o be_v our_o fellow_n servant_n and_o brethren_n that_o assure_o wish_v our_o good_a and_o happiness_n and_o in_o the_o resurrection_n to_o be_v partaker_n with_o we_o in_o glory_n 54._o how_o among_o the_o saint_n on_o earth_n though_o plain_o and_o evident_o in_o 1._o the_o unity_n in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n profess_v hope_v of_o blessedness_n spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n 2._o union_n with_o the_o head_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n yet_o most_o essential_o in_o the_o union_n in_o charity_n and_o work_n of_o mercy_n by_o help_v one_o another_o by_o relieve_v and_o comfort_v the_o weak_a by_o bear_v one_o another_o infirmity_n and_o do_v all_o good_a temporal_a to_o the_o body_n spiritual_a prayer_n instruction_n and_o the_o like_a to_o the_o soul_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 55._o why_o call_v saint_n both_o by_o the_o general_a call_n of_o god_n to_o grace_n out_o of_o charity_n to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o the_o visible_a member_n presume_v faithful_a in_o hope_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n and_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v give_v to_o all_o for_o that_o the_o best_a part_n be_v indeed_o saint_n of_o god_n what_o comfort_n in_o this_o faith_n most_o heavenly_a to_o consider_v that_o 1._o christ_n himself_o in_o this_o sympathy_n feel_v our_o want_n hear_v and_o know_v our_o prayer_n 2._o even_o saint_n in_o heaven_n desire_v our_o good_a and_o pray_v for_o it_o 3._o how_o mean_v soever_o in_o worldly_a eye_n yet_o if_o saint_n of_o that_o high_a and_o holy_a fellowship_n wherewith_o no_o compare_n as_o join_v so_o to_o the_o king_n of_o king_n etc._n etc._n 4._o all_o saint_n their_o prayer_n devotion_n fasting_n be_v hear_v and_o make_v and_o do_v for_o we_o and_o our_o good_a as_o all_o christ_n action_n and_o merit_n apply_v 5._o that_o hereby_o be_v more_o content_n and_o true_a riches_n then_o in_o all_o worldly_a possession_n as_o all_o good_a enjoy_n of_o heavenly_a and_o earthly_a good_a come_v of_o this_o communion_n 56._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o many_o good_a duty_n and_o how_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o and_o towards_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o communion_n of_o saint_n as_o 1._o to_o honour_v and_o reverent_o esteem_v of_o this_o holy_a society_n 2._o to_o desire_v the_o good_a of_o it_o as_o a_o faithful_a member_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o to_o be_v of_o holy_a conversation_n as_o beseem_v a_o saint_n and_o a_o christian._n 4._o to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o world_n leave_v egypt_n and_o sodom_n to_o be_v admit_v into_o this_o canaan_n the_o house_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 5._o to_o be_v in_o unity_n with_o myself_o god_n and_o his_o saint_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n love_n and_o charity_n 6._o to_o seek_v sit_v company_n of_o saint_n and_o so_o to_o delight_v in_o god_n house_n the_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o such_o as_o excel_v in_o virtue_n 7._o converse_v with_o saint_n on_o earth_n by_o holy_a conversation_n and_o those_o in_o heaven_n by_o heavenly_a contemplation_n to_o aspire_v to_o a_o more_o strait_a union_n with_o that_o holy_a congregation_n 8._o to_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o have_v a_o fellow-feeling_n and_o compassion_n to_o all_o god_n child_n 9_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fit_a and_o holy_a action_n beseem_v god_n house_n and_o that_o holy_a company_n 10._o to_o have_v comfort_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o suffering_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o their_o fellow-suffering_n but_o chief_o christ_n his_o fellow-feeling_n of_o our_o infirmity_n to_o help_v and_o relieve_v we_o 57_o what_o follow_v the_o last_o three_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v the_o privilege_n give_v and_o belong_v to_o this_o holy_a society_n remission_n of_o sin_n resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o life_n everlasting_a sect_n 12._o the_o 10._o
supply_n of_o grace_n 23._o how_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o in_o his_o throne_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o whence_o he_o be_v see_v especial_o to_o manifest_v the_o same_o both_o in_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n 24_o how_o his_o glory_n see_v or_o manifest_v there_o 1._o in_o the_o inferior_a heaven_n by_o who_o excellent_a creature_n sun_n and_o host_n there_o as_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 19_o 2._o in_o the_o three_o heaven_n where_o be_v manifest_v his_o bless_a vision_n and_o fruition_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n where_o manifest_v to_o his_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o those_o that_o excel_v in_o virtue_n 25._o how_o else_o be_v it_o manifest_v thence_o 1._o as_o his_o almighty_a power_n be_v chief_o see_v by_o his_o great_a work_n and_o influence_n of_o goodness_n thence_o 2._o as_o his_o al-presence_n shadow_v in_o the_o alcover_a heaven_n universal_a architecture_n 3._o as_o his_o alsufficiency_n to_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o creature_n signify_v by_o that_o universal_a cover_n 4._o as_o his_o all-seeing_a knowledge_n by_o that_o universal_a compass_n of_o the_o curtain_n or_o canopy_n and_o light_n of_o heaven_n and_o so_o 5._o his_o omniscence_n omnisufficiencie_n omnipresence_n and_o omnipotence_n lively_o shadow_v and_o represent_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o as_o his_o purity_n &_o holiness_n represent_v in_o the_o purity_n and_o brightness_n of_o they_o and_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n also_o from_o thence_o 26._o how_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n manifest_v thence_o 1._o in_o the_o sign_n and_o wonder_n show_v thence_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n 2._o in_o the_o lightning_n and_o thunder_n storm_n and_o tempest_n cause_v fear_n and_o amazement_n and_o often_o destruction_n 3._o in_o the_o cloud_n and_o rain_n as_o in_o noah_n flood_n sometime_o bring_v and_o threaten_a devastation_n 4._o in_o the_o distinguish_a day_n and_o night_n time_n and_o season_n by_o the_o light_n and_o revolution_n of_o heaven_n 5._o in_o the_o influence_n of_o goodness_n into_o inferior_a thing_n as_o gracious_a dew_n from_o heaven_n 27._o how_o be_v he_o then_o by_o we_o conceive_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n 1._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o sanctify_a soul_n by_o his_o grace_n 2._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n by_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o visible_a heaven_n by_o his_o power_n and_o declaration_n of_o his_o glory_n 4._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o superior_a heaven_n his_o court_n and_o palace_n in_o excellent_a glory_n with_o his_o heavenly_a courtier_n saint_n and_o angel_n 5._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o high_a heaven_n dwell_v in_o inaccessible_a light_n and_o glory_n 28._o be_v he_o not_o then_o on_o earth_n not_o to_o be_v think_v that_o he_o be_v absent_a any_o where_o that_o fill_v all_o place_n by_o his_o powerful_a presence_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v and_o though_o heaven_n his_o throne_n yet_o earth_n his_o footstool_n and_o both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n fill_v with_o his_o goodness_n and_o glory_n who_o both_o here_o and_o in_o heaven_n guide_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n 29._o why_o say_v we_o then_o so_o particular_o in_o heaven_n because_o that_o in_o most_o eminency_n the_o heaven_n be_v his_o throne_n or_o seat_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o for_o our_o understanding_n as_o earthly_a king_n his_o image_n have_v palace_n of_o state_n to_o show_v their_o magnificence_n so_o this_o heavenly_a emperor_n have_v that_o his_o celestial_a palace_n wherein_o be_v most_o perspicuous_o above_o all_o other_o place_n manifest_v his_o glorious_a majesty_n 30._o what_o more_o learn_v we_o hence_o 1._o the_o greatness_n of_o comfort_n and_o confidence_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v in_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 2._o the_o height_n of_o our_o godly_a ambition_n to_o be_v worthy_a son_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a heaven_n father_n 3._o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n from_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a father_n above_o all_o earthly_a father_n and_o this_o our_o king_n above_o all_o other_o earthly_a king_n and_o emperor_n 31._o how_o be_v this_o especial_a comfort_n confidence_n or_o joy_n as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v heavenly_a blessing_n and_o inheritance_n to_o give_v we_o and_o do_v love_v his_o above_o all_o earthly_a father_n love_n who_o love_v but_o blind_o ignorant_o and_o imperfect_o and_o he_o eternal_o without_o end_n or_o imperfection_n he_o have_v all_o power_n and_o all_o king_n but_o worm_n in_o comparison_n of_o he_o and_o like_o the_o dust_n under_o his_o foot_n yea_o satan_n and_o all_o enemy_n tremble_v before_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v his_o from_o all_o adversary_n and_o this_o our_o prayer_n be_v our_o speech_n to_o salute_v this_o our_o father_n who_o be_v thereby_o assure_o know_v our_o god_n and_o father_n as_o we_o more_o familiar_o admit_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o speak_v to_o he_o and_o so_o often_o to_o salute_v he_o in_o that_o heavenly_a language_n 32._o but_o if_o we_o be_v his_o what_o need_v we_o often_o pray_v so_o much_o the_o more_o 1._o to_o show_v our_o duty_n and_o love_n to_o his_o honour_n 2._o to_o approve_v ourselves_o thereby_o in_o his_o favour_n so_o often_o and_o ordinary_o even_o here_o admit_v into_o his_o presence_n 3._o to_o pay_v our_o duty_n that_o we_o owe_v of_o blessing_n praise_n and_o thankfulness_n the_o tribute_n of_o our_o soul_n 4._o to_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o clothe_v we_o in_o christ_n garment_n and_o justice_n more_o full_o 5._o to_o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n thereby_o continual_o to_o receive_v new_a blessing_n 33._o what_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o we_o not_o only_o show_v ourselves_o unworthy_a of_o blessing_n but_o to_o have_v no_o faith_n and_o not_o to_o be_v son_n that_o desire_v not_o our_o father_n honour_n nor_o to_o receive_v blessing_n from_o he_o for_o if_o we_o will_v not_o 1._o offer_v ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 2._o speak_v to_o he_o by_o confession_n 3._o ask_v he_o blessing_n by_o prayer_n 4._o salute_v he_o in_o praise_n 5._o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v blessing_n 6._o ask_v or_o speak_v for_o clothing_n or_o meat_n medicine_n or_o help_n cordial_n or_o other_o comfort_n in_o our_o father_n hand_n and_o gift_n shall_v we_o not_o show_v ourselves_o most_o unworthy_a of_o any_o blessing_n and_o worthy_a to_o be_v blot_v out_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o consideration_n of_o which_o we_o ought_v often_o thus_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o be_v teach_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 34._o what_o far_a exposition_n may_v you_o make_v hereof_o in_o consideration_n how_o this_o preface_n be_v apply_v to_o the_o whole_a trinity_n not_o only_o in_o general_a as_o one_o god_n in_o essence_n but_o in_o particular_a intimate_v according_a to_o their_o person_n as_o by_o 1._o father_n remember_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n both_o to_o christ_n and_o all_o we_o a_o father_n 2._o our_o represent_v he_o in_o who_o god_n be_v make_v our_o father_n christ_n our_o brother_n mediator_n judge_n saviour_n and_o redeemer_n 3._o which_o art_n in_o heaven_n intimate_v the_o holy_a ghost_n inhabit_v the_o saint_n or_o god_n presence_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o his_o holy_a heaven_n both_o his_o 1._o saint_n and_o their_o soul_n by_o his_o grace_n conscience_n by_o sanctification_n 2._o his_o church_n on_o earth_n by_o his_o mercy_n and_o consolation_n 3._o his_o church_n above_o by_o his_o glorious_a visitation_n and_o continual_a comfort_n thus_o understand_v particular_o one_o god_n in_o three_o person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n by_o these_o word_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 35._o what_o follow_v after_o this_o preface_n in_o the_o 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and_o distinct_a place_n observe_v answer_v to_o the_o several_a sort_n of_o person_n and_o their_o degree_n in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n in_o so_o comely_a order_n from_o all_o antiquity_n to_o we_o in_o the_o form_n and_o structure_n of_o our_o church_n or_o from_o the_o platform_n of_o they_o very_o lively_o represent_v to_o we_o the_o time_n practice_v and_o founder_n intention_n may_v mind_v we_o of_o the_o same_o and_o teach_v its_o wat_fw-mi order_n and_o decency_n or_o other_o respect_n of_o reverence_n before_o god_n and_o to_o god_n and_o all_o holy_a and_o consecrate_a thing_n to_o he_o for_o his_o own_o and_o to_o they_o for_o his_o sake_n be_v fit_a to_o be_v observe_v and_o by_o all_o dutiful_a son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o church_n religious_o aught_o to_o be_v perform_v as_o by_o all_o godly_a and_o religious_a person_n of_o all_o age_n and_o devout_a christian_n have_v ever_o be_v accustomea_n and_o never_o by_o any_o unless_o godless_a profane_a or_o 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name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v note_v 1._o the_o matter_n or_o element_n water_n use_v so_o of_o old_a as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o 1._o the_o leprous_a and_o unclean_a 2._o naaman_n the_o syrian_a 3._o the_o blind_a man_n send_v to_o wash_v in_o siloam_n joh._n 9_o 7._o 4._o john_n baptise_v in_o jordan_n 11._o the_o action_n 1._o dip_v in_o summer_n or_o warm_a country_n 2._o sprinkle_v in_o cold_a climate_n or_o weather_n 3._o or_o for_o the_o tenderness_n and_o danger_n of_o the_o infant_n 4._o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v in_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n of_o which_o outward_a sign_n and_o part_n thereof_o none_o ought_v to_o be_v omit_v or_o alter_v which_o will_v make_v the_o baptism_n else_o be_v no_o baptism_n and_o which_o right_o once_o perform_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v iterate_v 4._o what_o the_o inward_a grace_n the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n by_o sprinkle_v of_o christ_n blood_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o trinity_n whence_o a_o death_n to_o sin_n and_o a_o new_a birth_n to_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o 5._o whence_o be_v it_o or_o what_o reason_n of_o this_o because_o be_v by_o nature_n bear_v in_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n we_o be_v hereby_o make_v the_o child_n of_o grace_n 6._o what_o be_v herein_o to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o part_n resemble_v one_o another_o the_o relata_fw-la and_o corclata_fw-la 2._o resemble_v our_o representation_n in_o the_o part_n 3._o the_o relation_n and_o presentation_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v to_o the_o soul_n 4._o the_o effect_n and_o efficacy_n or_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o death_n to_o sin_n new_a birth_n to_o righteousness_n and_o manner_n and_o reason_n thereof_o explain_v for_o whereas_o by_o nature_n etc._n etc._n 7._o which_o be_v the_o part_n resemble_v one_o another_o the_o 1._o water_n represent_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 2._o sprinkle_v thereof_o on_o the_o body_n the_o wash_v the_o soul._n 3._o action_n of_o the_o priest_n the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n bless_v the_o action_n 4._o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n promise_v 8_o how_o distinguish_v into_o relata_fw-la and_o corelata_fw-la the_o 1._o water_n 2._o sprinkle_v 3._o action_n 4._o word_n the_o outward_a part_n of_o relata_fw-la to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n wash_v the_o soul_n operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o inward_a part_n or_o corelata_fw-la 9_o which_o the_o relation_n the_o representation_n that_o the_o part_n have_v between_o themselves_o one_o to_o another_o as_o water_n to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o wash_v the_o body_n to_o the_o cleanse_v the_o soul_n the_o action_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o word_n prescribe_v to_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o power_n in_o the_o grace_n and_o blessing_n propose_v and_o promise_v 10._o how_o the_o presentation_n of_o it_o to_o the_o soul_n in_o those_o outward_a emblem_n as_o seal_n show_v the_o grace_n by_o faith_n throughout_o the_o whole_a life_n apprehend_v and_o exercise_v by_o the_o power_n and_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n make_v it_o profitable_a to_o the_o soul_n 11._o what_o the_o effect_n or_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n thereof_o 1._o the_o death_n to_o sin_n be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o soul_n so_o wash_v in_o his_o blood_n make_v clean_o and_o die_v unto_o sin_n that_o be_v crucify_v in_o we_o as_o we_o unto_o it_o 2_o the_o new_a birth_n unto_o righteousness_n as_o be_v baptize_v and_o bury_v with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n we_o be_v also_o raise_v up_o in_o he_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o sanctification_n 12._o what_o be_v intend_v herein_o 1._o our_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o old_a man_n in_o all_o the_o corrupt_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n
save_v there_o be_v sure_o many_o hypocrite_n that_o take_v the_o badge_n of_o christ_n but_o fight_v under_o the_o banner_n of_o satan_n but_o common_o it_o be_v see_v true_a by_o their_o work_n we_o may_v know_v they_o 32._o be_v it_o then_o easy_o to_o be_v discern_v who_o shall_v be_v save_v nothing_o less_o for_o the_o most_o impenitent_a sinner_n for_o a_o while_n may_v at_o last_o find_v mercy_n and_o be_v convert_v and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o judge_v none_o we_o be_v to_o hope_v well_o of_o all_o and_o to_o believe_v of_o ourselves_o as_o we_o find_v by_o our_o faith_n of_o other_o in_o charity_n 33._o then_o be_v we_o to_o account_v all_o member_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v baptize_v charity_n bind_v we_o so_o to_o it_o as_o who_o have_v be_v wash_v in_o the_o same_o lavar_fw-mi of_o regeneration_n receive_v into_o the_o same_o fellowship_n and_o visible_a company_n of_o saint_n and_o faithful_a that_o we_o be_v though_o god_n only_o indeed_o know_v who_o be_v he_o 34._o what_o use_v of_o baptism_n the_o sacramental_a assurance_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n to_o we_o and_o so_o admittance_n into_o his_o house_n and_o church_n and_o by_o faith_n cooperate_n a_o step_n to_o our_o salvation_n which_o as_o in_o the_o use_n so_o in_o the_o remembrance_n may_v be_v very_o profitable_a 35._o what_o profit_n in_o the_o remembrance_n thereof_o to_o confirm_v the_o grace_n well_o begin_v in_o a_o man_n heart_n whereby_o to_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o so_o forward_o to_o godliness_n 36._o how_o may_v that_o be_v effect_v if_o he_o believe_v he_o shall_v be_v hereby_o more_o confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n so_o be_v a_o true_a christian_a be_v hereby_o register_v in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o saint_n that_o all_o the_o fiend_n in_o hell_n shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o blot_v he_o out_o again_o 37._o how_o be_v this_o benefit_n here_o describe_v by_o these_o excellent_a name_n and_o title_n in_o the_o answer_n here_o express_v as_o the_o baptize_v be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v hereby_o 1._o a_o member_n of_o christ._n 2._o child_n of_o god_n and_o 3._o inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 38._o how_o a_o member_n of_o christ_n as_o ingraft_v into_o he_o by_o baptism_n and_o receive_v to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o his_o body_n the_o church_n of_o which_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o spouse_n 39_o how_o understand_v you_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n divers_a way_n and_o especial_o these_o three_o either_o his_o natural_a body_n unite_v to_o his_o soul_n so_o bear_v and_o for_o we_o offer_v a_o oblation_n for_o redemption_n of_o our_o offence_n or_o his_o mystical_a body_n and_o that_o understand_v either_o political_o of_o his_o church_n the_o company_n of_o the_o faithful_a or_o sacramental_o and_o spiritual_o but_o very_o in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n exhibit_v to_o his_o church_n under_o the_o species_n and_o sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n 40._o which_o of_o these_o here_o understand_v his_o mystical_a and_o political_a body_n the_o church_n whereof_o he_o be_v the_o head_n the_o whole_a church_n his_o spouse_n and_o every_o good_a and_o faithful_a christian_a a_o member_n 41._o how_o be_v he_o see_v to_o be_v head_n by_o give_v to_o the_o same_o and_o every_o member_n thereof_o life_n motion_n direction_n 42._o how_o be_v any_o of_o we_o know_v so_o to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o he_o by_o our_o receive_a life_n motion_n and_o direction_n from_o he_o and_o as_o we_o feel_v our_o soul_n to_o be_v 1._o live_v in_o god_n 2._o move_v by_o his_o spirit_n 3._o direct_v by_o his_o holy_a word_n 43._o be_v there_o any_o difference_n in_o the_o member_n of_o this_o mystical_a body_n yes_o according_a to_o the_o diverse_a gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n work_v in_o they_o 44._o in_o what_o manner_n though_o secret_o yet_o evident_o by_o the_o gift_n appear_v in_o they_o as_o of_o pprophecy_n tongue_n interpretation_n heal_v teach_v and_o govern_v and_o the_o like_a whence_o some_o apostle_n other_o prophet_n teacher_n governor_n as_o the_o same_o spirit_n give_v power_n and_o direction_n 45._o how_o have_v these_o the_o name_n of_o member_n as_o in_o every_o well_o govern_v commonwealth_n the_o prince_n represent_v the_o head_n the_o state_n a_o body_n his_o faithful_a counsellor_n eye_n the_o law_n the_o life_n and_o soul_n the_o teacher_n the_o understanding_n governor_n the_o will_n and_o all_o prelate_n magistrate_n and_o judge_n the_o shoulder_n whereon_o the_o head_n be_v bear_v and_o all_o weighty_a affair_n of_o estate_n the_o artificer_n husbandman_n and_o trade_n the_o hand_n which_o work_n and_o the_o foot_n whereon_o the_o commonwealth_n stand_v so_o in_o the_o church_n the_o like_a order_n and_o distinction_n of_o member_n see_v 46._o how_o be_v that_o show_v by_o the_o apostle_n own_o word_n 1_o cor._n 12._o where_o the_o prophet_n who_o be_v call_v seer_n apostle_n teacher_n etc._n etc._n be_v show_v member_n of_o that_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n the_o church_n for_o the_o good_a and_o conveniency_n of_o the_o body_n in_o divers_a degree_n yet_o all_o needful_a even_o the_o mean_a as_o well_o as_o the_o more_o honourable_a and_o in_o the_o charity_n and_o harmony_n of_o the_o whole_a every_o one_o one_o another_o member_n as_o all_o together_o member_n of_o christ._n 47._o what_o come_v of_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v thereby_o child_n of_o god_n and_o so_o consequent_o in_o the_o right_n of_o son_n inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 48._o but_o be_v not_o we_o child_n of_o godelse_n not_o as_o belove_v or_o in_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o he_o for_o so_o we_o be_v only_o as_o we_o be_v in_o christ._n 49._o who_o be_v then_o the_o child_n of_o god_n either_o general_o all_o creature_n man_n and_o angel_n particular_o man_n son_n of_o adam_n who_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n most_o special_o the_o elect_a by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n in_o christ_n who_o be_v most_o essential_o entire_o and_o supreme_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 50._o how_o be_v christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o nature_n of_o the_o same_o essence_n god_n of_o god_n beget_v not_o make_v eternal_o before_o the_o world_n be_v create_v the_o wisdom_n truth_n image_n and_o belove_v of_o god_n 51._o how_o be_v angel_n son_n of_o god_n as_o the_o most_o excellent_a creature_n spirit_n in_o light_n create_v for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o light_n and_o father_n of_o spirit_n the_o original_n of_o they_o and_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o satan_n the_o disobedient_a spirit_n or_o one_o of_o they_o that_o fall_v from_o that_o excellent_a estate_n in_o which_o create_v be_v say_v job_n 1._o 6._o to_o come_v and_o stand_v before_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 52._o how_o be_v man_n the_o son_n of_o god_n general_o as_o angel_n and_o all_o creature_n else_o as_o create_v in_o a_o excellent_a estate_n in_o the_o first_o adam_n but_o though_o disobedient_a in_o some_o measure_n by_o the_o subtlety_n and_o mean_n of_o that_o angel_n that_o fall_v satan_n or_o the_o old_a serpent_n yet_o particular_o take_v again_o into_o favour_n and_o have_v a_o saviour_n appoint_v the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n a_o mean_n of_o their_o restauration_n 53._o how_o be_v the_o elect_a the_o son_n of_o god_n most_o special_o in_o his_o favour_n and_o grace_n for_o his_o love_n to_o christ_n in_o who_o they_o be_v accept_v as_o his_o member_n and_o have_v put_v on_o his_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o grace_n give_v they_o for_o his_o sake_n as_o it_o be_v accompany_v that_o faith_n so_o make_v acceptable_a and_o their_o soul_n adorn_v 54._o why_o be_v not_o the_o fall_a angel_n in_o like_a hope_n for_o that_o they_o in_o a_o more_o excellent_a estate_n create_v more_o be_v require_v of_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o rare_a perfection_n who_o sin_n and_o guilt_n be_v so_o much_o more_o heinous_a as_o their_o knowledge_n and_o estate_n more_o excellent_a and_o so_o they_o fall_v in_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n 55._o how_o then_o shall_v man_n less_o excellent_a be_v save_v even_o in_o that_o respect_n as_o 1._o not_o so_o high_o transgress_v have_v not_o receive_v so_o excellent_a gift_n or_o so_o many_o and_o heavenly_a talent_n but_o as_o inferior_a in_o gift_n and_o grace_n inferior_a in_o offence_n and_o who_o in_o time_n fall_v have_v in_o this_o world_n a_o time_n of_o return_v and_o mean_n of_o salvation_n appoint_v 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o their_o fall_n 56._o how_o be_v that_o their_o guilt_n though_o heinous_a as_o against_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n yet_o inferior_a to_o that_o also_o of_o angel_n in_o this_o as_o who_o fall_v of_o
for_o some_o temporary_a or_o other_o respect_n more_o servant_n and_o fair_a in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o the_o world_n than_o the_o weak_a faith_n though_o a_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o elect_a but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n discover_v at_o last_o by_o the_o want_n of_o the_o root_n love_n fruit_n good_a work_n continuance_n to_o the_o end_n 37._o how_o may_v we_o know_v the_o true_a though_o weak_a faith_n by_o many_o good_a sign_n in_o one_o self_n long_v after_o god_n and_o proficiency_n in_o grace_n and_o especial_o by_o this_o one_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a desire_n not_o only_o of_o salvation_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a may_v desire_v but_o of_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n in_o christ._n 38._o be_v this_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v and_o only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_a proceed_v out_o of_o a_o touch_v and_o humble_a heart_n for_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o have_v it_o have_v in_o themselves_o the_o ground_n and_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n which_o afterward_o may_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n and_o so_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 6._o 39_o how_o many_o way_n may_v faith_n be_v weak_a either_o by_o want_n of_o due_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n application_n to_o the_o soul_n though_o in_o that_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n that_o may_v else_o seem_v sufficient_a 40._o how_o be_v it_o to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o use_v diligent_o the_o mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n so_o humble_o walk_v before_o god_n it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v 41._o what_o be_v a_o strong_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n so_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o can_v distinct_o and_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o he_o be_v full_o resolve_v in_o conscience_n that_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o not_o 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heavenly_a not_o earthly_a thing_n 2._o holy_a life_n new_o bear_v babe_n pure_a innocent_a and_o harmless_a 3._o joy_n in_o the_o grace_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o in_o heavenly_a not_o corruptible_a thing_n 4._o growth_n and_o increase_n in_o holiness_n as_o branch_n of_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n etc._n etc._n 20._o what_o follow_v in_o the_o six_o article_n the_o second_o degree_n of_o his_o exaltation_n in_o his_o ascension_n to_o heaven_n in_o these_o word_n he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n 21._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o matter_n action_n ascension_n termini_fw-la from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n 2._o the_o manner_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n with_o the_o time_n and_o
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to_o my_o father_n and_o your_o father_n to_o my_o god_n and_o your_o god_n by_o the_o type_n of_o it_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n enoch_n moses_n and_o elias_n 25._o why_o in_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o our_o confirmation_n that_o as_o his_o resurrection_n manifest_v to_o the_o woman_n the_o disciple_n one_o after_o another_o and_o sometime_o two_o or_o three_o and_o then_o more_o together_o even_o till_o more_o than_o 500_o at_o once_o so_o many_o time_n during_o his_o abode_n on_o earth_n so_o his_o ascension_n as_o every_o part_n of_o his_o action_n for_o we_o and_o so_o our_o faith_n may_v be_v confirm_v in_o the_o mouth_n of_o many_o witness_n and_o so_o indeed_o be_v by_o both_o prophet_n martyr_n and_o other_o 26._o whence_o ascend_v he_o from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n from_o top_n of_o mount_n olivet_n by_o jerusalem_n as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n city_n of_o the_o great_a king_n from_o the_o church_n here_o to_o the_o church_n above_o 27._o to_o what_o end_n to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o as_o he_o teach_v his_o disciple_n to_o elevate_v our_o heart_n to_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o show_v the_o way_n to_o we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v he_o to_o manifest_v his_o power_n and_o glory_n to_o mortal_a eye_n and_o heart_n according_a to_o their_o capacity_n that_o abundant_o more_o be_v apparent_a in_o the_o high_a degree_n to_o the_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n 28._o in_o what_o manner_n ascend_v he_o in_o a_o admirable_a and_o wonderful_a manner_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o angel_n word_n then_o appear_v to_o his_o disciple_n and_o those_o present_a testify_v of_o he_o and_o say_v you_o man_n of_o galilee_n why_o stand_v you_o gaze_v up_o into_o heaven_n this_o jesus_n who_o you_o see_v ascend_v shall_v so_o come_v as_o etc._n etc._n act_v 1._o 11._o 29._o when_o be_v that_o forty_o day_n after_o his_o resurrection_n during_o which_o time_n he_o be_v conversant_a on_o earth_n direct_v and_o comfort_v his_o disciple_n and_o strengthen_v they_o 30_o why_o be_v those_o forty_o day_n interim_n for_o many_o good_a reason_n and_o gracious_a comfort_n and_o instruction_n to_o his_o church_n as_o 1._o assurance_n of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o that_o space_n converse_v though_o after_o a_o more_o divine_a manner_n and_o appear_v so_o often_o and_o to_o so_o many_o 2._o confirmation_n of_o the_o verity_n of_o his_o humanity_n offer_v himself_o to_o be_v see_v and_o touch_v and_o feel_v yea_o and_o eat_n with_o they_o though_o he_o need_v no_o sustenance_n yet_o as_o to_o thomas_n herein_o descend_v to_o they_o to_o confirm_v their_o weak_a though_o ravish_v and_o admire_a faith_n 3._o strengthen_v his_o disciple_n open_v their_o heart_n and_o so_o comfort_v instruct_v and_o confirm_v they_o against_o all_o occurrence_n and_o time_n of_o fiery_a trial_n and_o persecution_n 29._o do_v he_o not_o also_o appear_v at_o other_o time_n and_o to_o other_o yes_o but_o after_o a_o more_o ravish_v strange_a and_o transcendent_a manner_n so_o to_o divers_a holy_a man_n as_o to_o saint_n paul_n on_o the_o way_n to_o damascus_n but_o with_o such_o glory_n and_o splendour_n that_o he_o be_v both_o amaze_v and_o strike_v blind_a but_o convert_v to_o saint_n stephen_n full_a of_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n even_o from_o heaven_n and_o in_o his_o majesty_n at_o the_o time_n of_o his_o martyrdom_n and_o very_a dissolution_n to_o saint_n john_n in_o pathmos_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o a_o heavenly_a vision_n to_o the_o illustration_n of_o his_o understanding_n in_o write_v that_o pprophecy_n of_o the_o revelation_n and_o to_o many_o saint_n else_o to_o who_o the_o lord_n in_o grace_n yet_o with_o manifestation_n of_o some_o part_n of_o his_o glory_n appear_v 30._o who_o be_v type_n of_o this_o his_o ascension_n enoch_n who_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v take_v away_o and_o no_o more_o see_v moses_n who_o ascend_v to_o mount_v nebo_n be_v take_v from_o man_n and_o eliah_n who_o go_v up_o to_o god_n in_o that_o fiery_a chariot_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o elisha_n ascend_v up_o to_o heaven_n 31._o what_o analogy_n of_o their_o ascension_n to_o this_o as_o type_n to_o the_o antitype_n usual_o have_v so_o those_o both_o to_o christ_n and_o his_o ascension_n 1._o as_o enoch_n the_o 7._o from_o adam_n a_o holy_a and_o sabbaticall_a member_n and_o generation_n of_o the_o just_a walk_v with_o god_n and_o be_v so_o translate_v 2._o so_o christ_n the_o 7._o of_o those_o that_o be_v ever_o till_o then_o raise_v to_o life_n of_o that_o line_n the_o holy_a and_o just_a one_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o author_n of_o our_o rest_n and_o endless_a sabbath_n have_v walk_v with_o god_n now_o thus_o ascend_v 32._o how_o moses_n as_o that_o great_a lawgiver_n and_o who_o in_o the_o wilderness_n after_o forty_o day_n fast_o receive_v the_o law_n from_o god_n on_o mount_n sinai_n and_o deliver_v the_o curse_n on_o mount_n ebal_n and_o blessing_n on_o mount_n geresin_n deut._n 27._o 12._o at_o last_o ascend_v mount_n nebo_n though_o bury_v by_o god_n thus_o translate_v and_o take_v from_o man_n be_v from_o the_o earth_n and_o tent_n of_o israel_n ascend_v so_o christ_n the_o lawgiver_n and_o confirmer_n of_o a_o better_a law_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n after_o 40._o day_n fast_o in_o the_o wilderness_n have_v vanquish_v satan_n and_o on_o mount_n zion_n manifest_v his_o majesty_n after_o forty_o day_n converse_v with_o man_n after_o his_o ascend_a mount_n calvary_n and_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n to_o life_n thus_o from_o mount_n olivet_n ascend_v up_o to_o heaven_n 3â—_n how_o eliah_n as_o the_o great_a prophet_n that_o ever_o arise_v in_o that_o state_n and_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n as_o who_o raise_v the_o dead_a to_o life_n open_v and_o shut_v heaven_n at_o his_o prayer_n without_o die_v be_v translate_v and_o ascend_v up_o to_o god_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o that_o strange_a manner_n and_o convoy_n the_o fiery_a charet_n and_o horseman_n of_o israel_n so_o christ_n the_o great_a prophet_n and_o messiah_n raise_v the_o dead_a in_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o life_n eternal_a have_v the_o key_n of_o david_n and_o open_v and_o shut_v heaven_n by_o those_o fiery_a trial_n at_o his_o passion_n open_v the_o gate_n of_o life_n and_o enter_v thereby_o at_o his_o resurrection_n thus_o triumph_v in_o his_o ascension_n 34._o be_v this_o so_o manifest_v it_o may_v seem_v so_o even_o by_o himself_o in_o his_o transfiguration_n where_o those_o type_n thereof_o moses_n and_o eliah_n meet_v with_o he_o the_o antitype_n on_o mount_n tabor_n as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o divine_a conference_n about_o the_o same_o 35._o what_o be_v the_o event_n of_o it_o in_o that_o triumph_n ascend_v he_o lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n 36._o what_o gift_n gift_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n yea_o and_o the_o pour_v forth_o of_o that_o spirit_n in_o his_o church_n most_o abundant_o or_o as_o he_o speak_v the_o send_n of_o the_o comforter_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n for_o the_o direction_n guide_v and_o comfort_n of_o his_o church_n to_o the_o world_n end_n 37._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o in_o duty_n of_o humble_a thankfulness_n and_o praise_n often_o to_o ascend_v 1._o in_o our_o contemplation_n to_o those_o high_a palace_n that_o so_o with_o preparation_n of_o soul_n in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v ascend_v to_o those_o high_a court_n hereafter_o whither_o he_o be_v go_v before_o 2._o in_o affection_n and_o hearty_a desire_n and_o longing_n after_o they_o by_o our_o preparation_n of_o will_n and_o wish_n to_o be_v there_o with_o christ_n whither_o he_o ascend_v and_o be_v
in_o glory_n cupio_fw-la dissolvi_fw-la etc._n etc._n 3._o gracious_a step_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o ascend_v up_o to_o his_o holy_a hill_n of_o sanctification_n as_o prepare_v heart_n and_o hand_n soul_n and_o body_n to_o ascend_v to_o christ_n at_o last_o and_o partake_v with_o he_o in_o sanctity_n here_o as_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o and_o therefore_o do_v he_o send_v the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o comforter_n 38._o what_o fruit_n hereby_o cheerful_a ability_n to_o go_v forward_o both_o in_o our_o christian_a calling_n and_o duty_n of_o religion_n by_o his_o comfort_n guidance_n and_o instruction_n always_o remember_v that_o he_o be_v ascend_v and_o go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n that_o we_o ought_v to_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o be_v receive_v that_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n here_o that_o we_o have_v a_o high_a and_o more_o endure_a city_n that_o therefore_o we_o elevate_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o eye_n and_o hand_n towards_o that_o place_n where_o our_o hope_n and_o help_n be_v and_o thither_o ascend_v into_o glory_n 39_o what_o follow_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o his_o exaltation_n his_o session_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o majesty_n and_o glory_n express_v in_o these_o word_n he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o father_n almighty_n 40._o what_o be_v mean_v thereby_o his_o consistency_n for_o ever_o and_o plenitude_n of_o majesty_n and_o glory_n there_o with_o the_o father_n in_o the_o heaven_n 41._o what_o in_o the_o word_n to_o be_v consider_v the_o figure_n or_o manner_n of_o the_o speech_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o phrase_n 42._o what_o the_o manner_n or_o figure_n the_o expression_n of_o this_o or_o the_o like_a divine_a matter_n and_o mystery_n according_a to_o our_o humane_a capacity_n as_o by_o sit_v understand_a consistency_n be_v and_o remain_v so_o for_o ever_o as_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n understand_v his_o high_a power_n and_o majesty_n 43._o be_v this_o frequent_a yes_o concern_v god_n especial_o where_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d causâ_fw-la for_o humane_a weakness_n sake_n the_o eye_n arm_n hand_n finger_n and_o foot_n of_o god_n be_v often_o mention_v and_o the_o like_a figure_n and_o metaphor_n use_v when_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o heretic_n anthropmorphites_n to_o think_v god_n have_v they_o so_o real_o in_o humane_a figure_n but_o to_o signify_v his_o greatness_n past_o find_v out_o or_o goodness_n and_o benefit_n to_o we_o by_o they_o 44._o how_o to_o be_v conceive_v then_o 1._o by_o his_o eye_n his_o providence_n over_o we_o and_o all_o thing_n 2._o by_o his_o mouth_n his_o word_n and_o divine_a revelation_n 3._o by_o his_o arm_n outstretch_a and_o mighty_a hand_n his_o strength_n power_n and_o mighty_a deliverance_n 4._o by_o the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o finger_n act_n of_o his_o power_n and_o by_o he_o order_v and_o ordain_v 5._o by_o his_o foot_n and_o go_n his_o marvellous_a proceed_n and_o the_o like_a and_o so_o here_o as_o aforesaid_a by_o sit_v stability_n for_o ever_o by_o his_o right_a hand_n or_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n of_o majesty_n and_o glory_n to_o be_v conceive_v so_o bathsheba_n at_o salomon_n right_a hand_n 1_o king_n 2._o 19_o and_o the_o queen_n at_o the_o king_n right_a hand_n in_o the_o 45._o psa._n understand_v place_v in_o the_o great_a honour_n glory_n and_o majesty_n 45._o what_o be_v the_o full_a meaning_n of_o the_o phrase_n as_o in_o other_o place_n express_v christ_n being_n sit_v or_o stand_v his_o consistency_n for_o ever_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n 46._o be_v not_o this_o mean_v by_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n no_o for_o it_o be_v a_o distinct_a thing_n from_o it_o for_o that_o the_o ascension_n be_v in_o order_n before_o it_o the_o ascension_n may_v be_v without_o it_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o this_o end_n 47._o how_o understand_v you_o this_o it_o be_v evident_a the_o ascension_n be_v in_o time_n and_o order_n before_o say_v session_n and_o glory_n and_o ascension_n to_o heaven_n may_v be_v without_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o saint_n and_o angel_n who_o do_v and_o shall_v ascend_v and_o though_o have_v fullness_n and_o a_o unspeakable_a measure_n of_o glory_n yet_o not_o in_o so_o high_a degree_n and_o christ_n ascension_n be_v to_o that_o end_n to_o have_v that_o high_a degree_n above_o all_o as_o the_o compliment_n of_o all_o glory_n and_o majesty_n 48._o but_o be_v not_o christ_n in_o that_o glory_n and_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n set_v from_o all_o eternity_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n he_o be_v so_o before_o all_o world_n and_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o to_o that_o can_v be_v no_o accession_n or_o addition_n of_o glory_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n unite_v to_o his_o humanity_n so_o that_o it_o be_v from_o that_o time_n forth_o only_o so_o consider_v and_o manifest_v 3._o in_o respect_n 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satan_n and_o all_o worldly_a opposition_n and_o in_o that_o honour_a above_o all_o and_o constitute_v over_o all_o both_o man_n and_o angel_n 53._o what_o follow_v his_o further_a manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o his_o second_o come_v his_o come_n to_o judgement_n the_o four_o degree_n or_o part_n of_o his_o exaltation_n express_v in_o the_o seven_o article_n from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a sect_n 9_o the_o 7._o article_n christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n the_o seven_o article_n show_v the_o four_o part_n of_o christ_n exaltation_n in_o his_o come_n to_o judgement_n and_o analysis_n thereof_o where_o the_o time_n the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o other_o circumstance_n and_o reason_n such_o his_o last_o come_n to_o judgement_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o the_o antecedent_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o same_o with_o the_o extreme_a strangeness_n of_o many_o accident_n then_o happen_v the_o righteous_a process_n 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be_v this_o part_n of_o his_o exaltation_n as_o the_o far_a manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o exercise_v his_o power_n and_o authority_n and_o answer_v in_o convenient_a analogy_n to_o a_o part_n of_o his_o humiliation_n 3._o in_o what_o respect_n whereas_o he_o be_v once_o judge_v himself_o by_o man_n under_o a_o unjust_a judge_n with_o unrighteous_a judgement_n and_o without_o any_o guilt_n condemn_v now_o to_o the_o rectification_n of_o justice_n he_o be_v appoint_v judge_n of_o all_o judge_n and_o justicer_n to_o all_o man_n by_o minister_a true_a judgement_n shall_v rectify_v all_o their_o obliquity_n and_o all_o the_o just_a however_o with_o he_o oppress_a by_o injustice_n with_o he_o and_o by_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o clear_v and_o the_o wicked_a however_o long_o suffer_v or_o justify_v wrongful_o on_o earth_n now_o most_o just_o condemn_v and_o so_o now_o he_o that_o be_v judge_v unjust_o constitute_v a_o most_o just_a judge_n over_o both_o quick_a and_o dead_a 4._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v consider_v the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n when_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o second_o come_v of_o christ_n or_o come_v again_o for_o this_o end_n the_o last_o or_o universal_a judgement_n of_o both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a 5._o how_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o most_o fit_a time_n and_o so_o express_v in_o both_o the_o nycene_n and_o other_o creed_n at_o the_o last_o or_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n he_o shall_v come_v again_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o scripture_n the_o angel_n reaper_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 24._o &_o cap._n 25._o at_o the_o last_o the_o end_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 15._o 6._o why_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n that_o iniquity_n may_v be_v full_a all_o come_v together_o to_o judgement_n the_o great_a concourse_n to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o allthing_n to_o their_o great_a glory_n or_o shame_n glory_n or_o majesty_n of_o the_o judge_n honour_n of_o his_o saint_n confusion_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n 7._o how_o shall_v christ_n be_v judge_n as_o appoint_v of_o the_o father_n from_o who_o he_o receive_v all_o power_n and_o all_o authority_n 8._o but_o he_o profess_v he_o come_v not_o to_o judge_v the_o world_n that_o be_v speak_v of_o his_o first_o come_n when_o he_o come_v in_o humility_n to_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n and_o save_v those_o that_o be_v he_o and_o be_v himself_o though_o wrongful_o judge_v he_o be_v then_o as_o the_o heir_n in_o minority_n and_o before_o his_o entrance_n to_o his_o kingdom_n but_o once_o constitute_v in_o the_o throne_n he_o shall_v execute_v justice_n and_o judgement_n 9_o do_v not_o the_o father_n then_o yes_o the_o father_n execute_v it_o by_o the_o son_n and_o in_o the_o virtue_n sanctity_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o by_o the_o man_n christ_n most_o respective_o 10._o why_o so_o 1._o for_o the_o visible_a execution_n thereof_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o creature_n both_o wicked_a and_o gold_o and_o as_o well_o man_n as_o angel_n 2._o for_o the_o great_a terror_n shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n that_o in_o his_o humility_n in_o that_o form_n despise_v he_o and_o therein_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 3._o for_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o all_o his_o servant_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n he_o put_v on_o that_o form_n of_o humility_n 11._o whence_o shall_v he_o come_v from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o from_o the_o heaven_n in_o the_o power_n and_o majesty_n and_o by_o the_o appointment_n so_o of_o god_n the_o father_n 12._o how_o shall_v he_o come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n in_o that_o majesty_n and_o manner_n as_o the_o angel_n tell_v the_o disciple_n he_o shall_v come_v again_o as_o you_o have_v see_v he_o go_v matth._n 22._o 30._o act_n 1._o 13._o what_o shall_v he_o do_v judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a execute_v justice_n and_o minister_v true_a judgement_n to_o all_o people_n so_o divide_v either_o before_o judgement_n especial_o distinguish_v by_o quick_a that_o be_v to_o be_v change_v and_o dead_a that_o be_v to_o be_v raise_v or_o after_o judgement_n especial_o to_o be_v distinguish_v by_o good_a that_o be_v save_v and_o justify_v bad_a that_o be_v curse_v and_o condemn_v 14._o what_o herein_o consider_v the_o antecedent_n process_n consequent_n of_o it_o 15._o what_o the_o antecedent_n the_o sign_n go_v before_o it_o gather_v of_o all_o flesh_n to_o it_o 16._o what_o sign_n record_v in_o scripture_n remember_v by_o our_o saviour_n for_o preparation_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o consider_v it_o and_o the_o terriblenesse_n thereof_o matth._n 24._o and_o luke_n 21._o as_o 1._o the_o sun_n to_o be_v darken_v 2._o the_o moon_n turn_v into_o blood_n 3._o the_o star_n to_o fall_v from_o heaven_n 4._o the_o power_n of_o heaven_n to_o shake_v 5._o the_o sea_n to_o roar_v horrible_o 6._o the_o earth_n to_o quake_v and_o as_o it_o be_v all_o the_o element_n move_v and_o trouble_v as_o feel_v their_o dissolution_n at_o hand_n 7._o man_n heart_n to_o fail_v for_o fear_n 8._o and_o man_n or_o the_o ungold_o to_o be_v at_o their_o wit_n end_n though_o the_o godly_a may_v with_o more_o boldness_n look_v up_o as_o know_v their_o salvation_n at_o hand_n and_o their_o redeemer_n near_o before_o who_o shall_v go_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o lick_v up_o his_o enemy_n and_o consume_v the_o world_n that_o shall_v be_v skrent_a as_o a_o scroll_n but_o purify_v they_o change_v their_o corruption_n into_o incorruption_n 17._o how_o the_o gather_n of_o all_o flesh_n at_o the_o last_o trump_n by_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o archangel_n and_o power_n of_o god_n all_o flesh_n and_o all_o people_n shall_v hear_v the_o voice_n and_o come_v together_o and_o be_v assemble_v at_o that_o great_a session_n or_o assize_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n both_o the_o quick_a that_o shall_v then_o be_v change_v in_o a_o moment_n answerable_a to_o a_o dissolution_n by_o death_n and_o their_o corruption_n do_v away_o and_o the_o dead_a raise_v and_o all_o grave_n open_v and_o yield_v their_o dead_a sea_n and_o monster_n beast_n and_o bird_n who_o they_o have_v enguft_v or_o devour_v and_o so_o all_o flesh_n appear_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o christ_n expect_v the_o judgement_n and_o sentence_n 18._o how_o shall_v that_o be_v the_o process_n thereof_o in_o all_o righteousness_n and_o equity_n all_o book_n open_v both_o the_o book_n of_o 1._o law_n write_v to_o those_o under_o the_o law_n nature_n to_o the_o gentile_n 2._o conscience_n accuse_v or_o excuse_v as_o in_o the_o second_o to_o the_o roman_n etc._n etc._n 3._o angel_n good_a and_o bad_a testify_v their_o knowledge_n 4._o god_n 1._o of_o remembrance_n above_o all_o thing_n wherein_o all_o thing_n record_v 2._o oflife_o wherein_o the_o saint_n name_n be_v write_v what_o will_v the_o event_n be_v all_o thing_n make_v manifest_a save_v what_o god_n will_v have_v hold_v and_o so_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n disclose_v the_o truth_n appear_v mercy_n to_o the_o vessel_n of_o grace_n and_o justice_n to_o they_o that_o love_v not_o nor_o exercise_v nor_o fight_v mercy_n 19_o in_o what_o manner_n after_o open_v of_o all_o book_n and_o due_a examination_n of_o all_o thing_n testify_v of_o all_o witness_n accusation_n hear_v and_o confess_v or_o clear_v ponderation_n of_o all_o cause_n to_o the_o approbation_n of_o the_o justice_n and_o mercy_n use_v a_o most_o just_a sentence_n of_o the_o righteous_a judge_n that_o shall_v be_v approve_v so_o by_o all_o conscience_n both_o good_a and_o bad_a guilty_a and_o absolve_v 20._o in_o what_o form_n of_o a_o venite_fw-la maledicti_fw-la to_o all_o the_o bless_a for_o their_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o salvation_n jte_fw-la maledicti_fw-la to_o the_o wicked_a to_o their_o eternal_a misery_n woe_n and_o condemnation_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o it_o a_o blessing_n of_o the_o godly_a without_o end_n or_o measure_n curse_v to_o the_o wicked_a without_o redress_n and_o pain_n as_o endless_a and_o easeless_a as_o remediless_a 22._o what_o the_o consequent_n execution_n of_o that_o final_a sentence_n in_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o that_o most_o just_a judge_n and_o therein_o the_o distinction_n of_o the_o good_a from_o the_o bad_a sheep_n from_o goat_n wheat_n from_o chaff_n gold_n from_o dross_n conduct_v the_o godly_a to_o glory_n cast_v down_o the_o devil_n into_o hell_n confirmation_n of_o eternity_n to_o both_o in_o joy_n or_o torment_v 23._o how_o the_o distinction_n in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n according_a to_o his_o sentence_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o power_n of_o heaven_n 24._o how_o the_o conduct_a to_o glory_n by_o the_o same_o power_n and_o ministry_n of_o the_o good_a angel_n with_o joy_n to_o the_o heavenly_a palace_n
11._o and_o 12._o article_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n and_o first_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n by_o wash_v we_o in_o christ_n blood_n cover_v of_o our_o sin_n and_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n to_o those_o that_o be_v he_o and_o none_o other_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o satisfy_v for_o our_o own_o but_o need_v god_n powerful_o the_o church_n ministerial_o to_o forgive_v they_o where_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v require_v the_o condition_n whence_o the_o use_n of_o much_o comfort_n and_o consequent_o the_o bless_a hope_n of_o resurrection_n the_o second_o privilege_n manner_n certainty_n and_o reason_n whereof_o be_v here_o observe_v take_v from_o god_n justice_n equity_n and_o mercy_n as_o also_o far_o illustrate_v by_o divers_a example_n and_o similitude_n present_v to_o we_o a_o show_n of_o the_o resurrection_n so_o the_o order_n of_o it_o and_o excellent_a estate_n therein_o more_o ample_o express_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o 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only_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o godly_a intend_a the_o use_n they_o make_v and_o duty_n they_o ought_v of_o learn_v in_o seek_v strive_v for_o it_o in_o assurance_n of_o which_o their_o bless_a faith_n and_o hope_n they_o say_v amen_n 1._o what_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o three_o last_o article_n three_o privilege_n grant_v to_o the_o church_n and_o not_o elsewhere_o to_o be_v find_v or_o attain_v each_o article_n one_o viz._n 10._o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 11._o resurrection_n of_o body_n 12._o life_n everlasting_a 2._o what_o be_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n god_n pass_v by_o our_o sin_n without_o call_v they_o to_o his_o remembrance_n to_o shame_n or_o punish_v we_o for_o they_o but_o on_o the_o contrariwise_o impute_v righteousness_n to_o we_o and_o account_v and_o allow_v we_o just_a 3._o wherein_o consist_v it_o in_o these_o two_o thing_n the_o cover_v or_o cancel_v and_o discharge_v of_o sin_n imputation_n and_o gift_n of_o justice_n 4._o how_o be_v the_o cover_n or_o discharge_v of_o sin_n in_o take_v away_o both_o the_o spot_n and_o stain_v of_o guilt_n and_o consequent_o the_o remove_v all_o punishment_n 5._o how_o be_v it_o do_v by_o wash_v our_o soul_n in_o christ_n blood_n purge_v they_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o drown_v they_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o his_o infinite_a love_n and_o mercy_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n he_o behold_v no_o stain_n in_o we_o he_o see_v no_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o sin_n remove_v punishment_n the_o effect_n and_o death_n eternal_a the_o due_a to_o sin_n must_v needs_o be_v do_v away_o 6._o how_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n justice_n and_o his_o merit_n as_o in_o he_o our_o sin_n do_v away_o so_o in_o he_o be_v justice_n give_v by_o put_v on_o he_o and_o his_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o we_o be_v in_o he_o part_v of_o that_o holy_a society_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o member_n of_o the_o true_a catholic_a church_n 7._o to_o who_o be_v then_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n only_o to_o the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o catholic_a church_n for_o so_o to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n thence_o be_v no_o condemnation_n because_o they_o be_v of_o that_o body_n and_o in_o he_o in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o so_o to_o all_o other_o who_o be_v not_o in_o he_o what_o can_v be_v expect_v but_o condemnation_n 8._o can_v we_o not_o satisfy_v for_o our_o own_o sin_n how_o can_v we_o satisfy_v for_o sin_n that_o without_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n be_v not_o able_a to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n and_o when_o our_o best_a work_n in_o comparison_n of_o true_a holiness_n be_v but_o as_o pollute_a and_o filthy_a clout_n before_o he_o and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v the_o most_o we_o can_v it_o be_v but_o our_o duty_n yea_o when_o the_o best_a we_o can_v we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n where_o be_v then_o our_o merit_n of_o ourselves_o or_o ability_n to_o satisfy_v for_o our_o misdeed_n 9_o who_o forgive_v sin_n only_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o have_v power_n to_o make_v the_o law_n have_v power_n to_o forgive_v the_o offence_n 10._o how_o be_v the_o church_n say_v or_o man_n to_o forgive_v sin_n the_o church_n ministerial_o and_o that_o divers_a way_n from_o god_n as_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n procure_v it_o by_o offer_v and_o order_v the_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o convert_v sinner_n to_o god_n the_o exercise_v the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n by_o god_n order_n and_o commission_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o church_n to_o humble_v the_o soul_n the_o apply_v the_o same_o to_o the_o penitent_a and_o so_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n commission_n to_o give_v and_o pronounce_v absolution_n to_o the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n desire_v the_o same_o 11._o how_o the_o key_n or_o power_n of_o they_o exercise_v in_o foro_fw-la 1._o exteriori_fw-la in_o fancy_n ecclesiae_fw-la more_o public_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o reform_v of_o offence_n and_o remove_v of_o scandal_n 2._o interiori_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la more_o private_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o quiet_v the_o conscience_n of_o the_o humble_a penitent_a 12._o how_o man_n how_o do_v they_o forgive_v only_o partial_o in_o regard_n of_o some_o part_n of_o some_o offence_n concern_v they_o but_o god_n forgive_v to_o the_o true_o penitent_a total_o in_o respect_n of_o all_o part_n of_o both_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o full_o whatsoever_o either_o the_o church_n holy_o intend_v or_o man_n neglect_v or_o wilful_o refuse_v to_o forgive_v if_o he_o please_v 13._o how_o stand_v this_o with_o god_n justice_n as_o in_o justice_n even_o to_o the_o utmost_a satisfy_v in_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o mercy_n as_o he_o give_v and_o accept_v he_o and_o in_o his_o merit_n for_o we_o 14._o what_o be_v then_o require_v to_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v 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branch_n ingraft_v in_o the_o same_o and_o so_o all_o true_a believer_n be_v in_o christ_n the_o israel_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o what_o be_v literal_o speak_v of_o they_o be_v typical_o of_o the_o whole_a church_n to_o be_v understand_v as_o be_v hereafter_o show_v 26._o what_o the_o action_n here_o of_o deliverance_n from_o a_o most_o wretched_a estate_n and_o slavery_n into_o liberty_n and_o peace_n from_o all_o oppressor_n and_o oppression_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o so_o from_o egypt_n and_o her_o proud_a king_n pharaoh_n from_o egypt_n and_o tyrannical_a oppressor_n the_o egyptian_n from_o egypt_n and_o constrain_v taskmaster_n of_o their_o own_o nation_n from_o egypt_n and_o that_o house_n of_o bondage_n temporal_o and_o corporal_o of_o the_o body_n spiritual_o of_o the_o soul_n in_o danger_n of_o idolatry_n and_o other_o abomination_n abound_v there_o 27._o how_o be_v this_o understand_v literal_o of_o the_o israelite_n so_o indeed_o deliver_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o moses_n in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n and_o mystical_o of_o all_o true_a israelite_n in_o spirit_n have_v many_o and_o mighty_a deliverance_n from_o all_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o in_o christ._n 28._o who_o be_v the_o true_a israelite_n in_o spirit_n all_o the_o faithful_a engraft_a into_o christ_n and_o so_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n who_o as_o many_o deliverance_n in_o body_n so_o more_o especial_o in_o soul_n be_v deliver_v by_o christ_n out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a egypt_n or_o sodom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o her_o prince_n the_o devil_n wickedness_n and_o vanity_n and_o from_o she_o 1._o tyranny_n of_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n 2._o oppressor_n and_o 3._o taskmaster_n 1._o of_o the_o egyptian_n all_o external_a agent_n 2._o of_o the_o own_o blood_n evil_a lust_n fight_v against_o the_o spirit_n house_n of_o bondage_n whether_o the_o flesh_n and_o body_n of_o death_n house_n of_o clay_n that_o depress_v the_o sipirit_n world_n wherein_o all_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n under_o the_o devil_n their_o prince_n threaten_v both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a and_o endanger_v we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o her_o punishment_n 29._o what_o hence_o enforce_v as_o honour_v to_o this_o lord_n and_o love_n to_o our_o god_n so_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n for_o these_o blessing_n and_o deliverance_n and_o in_o especial_a obedience_n in_o all_o those_o respect_n to_o his_o law_n as_o if_o lord_n his_o honour_n and_o fear_n as_o if_o god_n his_o greatness_n and_o power_n as_o if_o our_o god_n and_o deliverer_n love_n and_o duty_n require_v our_o best_a respect_n reverence_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n that_o do_v so_o ensue_v 30._o what_o else_o learn_v we_o from_o hence_o god_n mercy_n singular_o manifest_v in_o thus_o deal_v with_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v he_o to_o win_v we_o to_o grace_n and_o obedience_n &_o our_o duty_n in_o 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and_o authority_n require_v obedience_n his_o excellency_n win_v honour_n and_o admiration_n his_o work_n require_v reverend_a consideration_n his_o law_n our_o meditation_n and_o best_a attention_n his_o deliverance_n bind_v we_o to_o all_o best_a duty_n of_o joy_n thanks_n praise_n and_o the_o like_a and_o that_o so_o what_o justice_n require_v of_o duty_n may_v be_v perform_v towards_o he_o if_o possible_a with_o all_o sincere_a affection_n and_o good_a will_n 34._o for_o what_o profit_n or_o to_o what_o end_n shall_v we_o do_v this_o that_o by_o often_o and_o continual_a meditation_n in_o his_o law_n we_o may_v know_v what_o the_o good_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n be_v who_o will_v so_o make_v it_o easy_a to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o understand_v wisdom_n secret_o and_o the_o excellent_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n 35_o how_o shall_v we_o best_o understand_v his_o law_n by_o seek_v to_o know_v it_o in_o the_o internal_a meaning_n not_o so_o much_o according_a 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interpretation_n or_o mean_v thereof_o and_o where_o these_o come_v short_a of_o attain_v this_o it_o be_v to_o be_v further_o seek_v for_o by_o prayer_n in_o humility_n as_o from_o more_o special_a and_o internal_a illumination_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o can_v only_o bring_v the_o best_a knowledge_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o contentation_n to_o the_o soul_n 37._o explain_v this_o far_a as_o require_v david_n spirit_n right_o to_o understand_v david_n psalm_n and_o saint_n paul_n spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n right_o to_o conceive_v of_o saint_n paul_n write_n or_o holy_a scripture_n so_o for_o the_o spiritual_a and_o true_a understanding_n of_o the_o law_n not_o only_o according_a to_o the_o letter_n the_o letter_n kill_v or_o dead_a but_o the_o spirit_n give_v life_n in_o the_o spiritual_a sense_n intend_v or_o comprehend_v all_o goodness_n here_o be_v further_a direction_n for_o such_o spiritual_a meaning_n require_v and_o as_o in_o law_n this_o one_o word_n the_o 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abuse_v to_o vanity_n or_o idolatry_n 12._o what_o image_n be_v here_o name_v of_o any_o thing_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n or_o under_o the_o earth_n to_o worship_v they_o or_o to_o commit_v idolatry_n with_o or_o by_o they_o 13._o what_o explication_n follow_v of_o they_o of_o 1._o those_o in_o heaven_n understand_v either_o of_o god_n himself_o or_o his_o glorious_a creature_n angel_n saint_n host_n of_o heaven_n sun_n moon_n etc._n etc._n 2._o those_o in_o earth_n water_n etc._n etc._n 14._o why_o be_v we_o to_o make_v no_o image_n of_o god_n because_o both_o 1._o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o make_v any_o image_n of_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n isaiah_n 40._o 25._o 2._o it_o be_v express_o forbid_v deut._n 4._o 15._o 3._o it_o be_v scandalous_a to_o his_o majesty_n to_o think_v any_o such_o image_n can_v be_v like_o he_o as_o to_o turn_v the_o glory_n of_o israel_n and_o incomprehensible_a god_n to_o the_o similitude_n of_o corrupt_a man_n or_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v of_o a_o calf_n that_o eat_v hay_n &_o with_o we_o it_o may_v be_v scandalous_a to_o any_o without_o as_o jew_n turk_n or_o heathen_n to_o turn_v they_o from_o the_o truth_n or_o confirm_v they_o in_o their_o impiety_n to_o suffer_v any_o such_o abomination_n 15._o be_v there_o no_o image_n to_o be_v make_v or_o representation_n of_o the_o trinity_n at_o full_a it_o can_v never_o be_v as_o who_o can_v ever_o without_o presumption_n or_o presume_v without_o guilt_n to_o portray_v that_o ancient_n of_o day_n who_o though_o hear_v speak_v from_o heaven_n be_v never_o see_v deut._n 4._o 15._o to_o prevent_v all_o occasion_n of_o idolatry_n but_o for_o the_o humanity_n of_o the_o son_n and_o visible_a sign_n wherein_o the_o holy_a spirit_n present_v themselves_o to_o be_v see_v of_o mortal_a eye_n neither_o have_v it_o be_v ever_o question_v or_o to_o be_v doubt_v the_o lawfulness_n of_o portray_v or_o for_o good_a use_n of_o represent_v or_o reserve_v their_o portraiture_n 16._o may_v there_o 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appoint_v we_o with_o thankfulness_n and_o contentedness_n 1._o what_o do_v you_o chief_o learn_v in_o these_o commandment_n two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n or_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n whence_o these_o duty_n do_v slow_a love_n extend_v itself_o to_o god_n men._n 2._o how_o be_v love_v the_o fountain_n of_o these_o duty_n or_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o whole_a scope_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o law_n and_o inward_a form_n of_o that_o spiritual_a life_n we_o live_v by_o grace_n ready_a to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n and_o so_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n 2._o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n of_o his_o double_a duty_n as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n produce_v the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n seek_v his_o honour_n and_o so_o obedience_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o performance_n of_o duty_n both_o to_o 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gesture_n the_o most_o humble_a and_o reverend_a by_o the_o outward_a position_n of_o the_o body_n signify_v the_o inward_a reverence_n and_o humility_n of_o the_o soul_n 27._o how_o be_v that_o in_o uniformity_n with_o the_o church_n in_o public_a and_o according_a to_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o place_n and_o direction_n of_o authority_n and_o so_o general_o kneel_v in_o prayer_n use_v with_o we_o as_o the_o most_o humble_a gesture_n according_a to_o our_o country_n guise_n though_o prostration_n in_o the_o eastern_a country_n and_o with_o the_o jew_n but_o not_o simple_o to_o exclude_v any_o manner_n of_o gesture_n in_o humility_n present_v in_o private_a though_o in_o public_a require_v uniformity_n most_o commendable_a and_o kneel_v show_v most_o humility_n and_o so_o we_o may_v find_v daniel_n kneel_v and_o david_n say_v come_v let_v we_o fall_v down_o and_o kneel_v before_o the_o lord_n our_o maker_n david_n prostrate_v before_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o child_n isaac_n walk_v in_o the_o field_n pray_v the_o poor_a publican_n stand_v aloof_o and_o pray_v jonah_n lie_v in_o the_o whale_n belly_n pray_v and_o hear_v and_o so_o any_o gesture_n not_o in_o convenient_a in_o humility_n or_o it_o not_o stubborne_o oppose_v to_o it_o or_o charity_n or_o uniformity_n which_o thereby_o lose_v the_o praise_n of_o humility_n and_o grow_v scandalous_a in_o the_o same_o 28._o what_o other_o the_o rule_n or_o order_n in_o prayer_n direction_n 1._o to_o who_o to_o pray_v to_o god_n alone_o not_o to_o saint_n or_o angel_n 2._o in_o who_o name_n in_o christ_n the_o only_a mediator_n and_o no_o other_o 3._o by_o who_o help_n the_o holy_a spirit_n speak_v in_o we_o and_o make_v we_o true_o cry_v abba_n father_n 4._o for_o what_o thing_n for_o only_o good_a thing_n not_o evil_a 5._o by_o what_o rule_n according_a to_o god_n will_n 6._o to_o what_o end_n to_o god_n glory_n the_o end_n of_o all_o 7._o with_o what_o condition_n and_o virtue_n to_o be_v grace_v 29._o what_o virtue_n require_v chief_o 1._o humility_n wherein_o the_o poor_a publican_n respect_v when_o the_o proud_a pharisee_n reject_v 2._o i'faith_o whereby_o only_a prayer_n be_v make_v powerful_a and_o acceptable_a 3._o charity_n without_o which_o we_o can_v never_o ask_v a_o petition_n shall_v please_v god_n nor_o ever_o obtain_v of_o he_o more_o for_o ourselves_o then_o in_o charity_n we_o will_v desire_v for_o other_o 4._o repentance_n whereby_o we_o put_v off_o our_o pollute_a garment_n of_o sin_n when_o we_o come_v into_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n who_o eye_n try_v the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o who_o so_o hate_v sin_n that_o no_o impure_a thing_n shall_v come_v nigh_o he_o for_o if_o a_o king_n will_v not_o be_v serve_v by_o filthy_a clown_n or_o boor_n at_o his_o table_n how_o much_o less_o god_n
intend_v and_o this_o press_v forward_o here_o require_v by_o desire_v more_o perfection_n 36._o how_o be_v angel_n so_o obey_v as_o they_o be_v and_o be_v ever_o understand_v to_o be_v 1._o from_o the_o beginning_n so_o continue_v and_o persevere_v 2._o winge_a messenger_n with_o all_o speed_n and_o diligence_n do_v their_o duty_n 3._o whole_o addict_v to_o his_o service_n continual_o before_o he_o 4._o reverent_o behave_v themselves_o hide_v their_o face_n for_o his_o glory_n 5._o joyful_o perform_v it_o always_o sing_v hallelujah_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n 37._o what_o opposite_a to_o this_o do_v of_o god_n will_v i._n both_o our_o own_o will_n our_o seek_v our_o own_o will_n or_o do_v it_o neglect_v of_o god_n will_n not_o do_v it_o or_o not_o do_v it_o first_o with_o due_a 1._o diligence_n 2._o cheerfulness_n 3._o constancy_n second_o or_o not_o willing_o total_o continual_o etc._n etc._n 38._o who_o work_v this_o opposition_n the_o devil_n seduce_v our_o soul_n and_o corrupt_v our_o will_n and_o other_o faculty_n by_o his_o fraud_n and_o collusion_n 39_o how_o be_v our_o will_n so_o ill_o all_o whole_o perverse_a of_o itself_o and_o we_o have_v no_o great_a enemy_n to_o our_o soul_n than_o it_o so_o corrupt_a by_o adam_n fall_n and_o continual_o corrupt_v we_o thence_o evil_a affection_n and_o all_o mischief_n and_o wickedness_n 40._o but_o do_v we_o not_o sometime_o will_v better_v thing_n not_o of_o ourselves_o as_o not_o able_a to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o if_o any_o goodness_n be_v in_o we_o it_o be_v from_o god_n as_o philip._n 3._o 13._o who_o work_v in_o we_o that_o will_v and_o deed_n for_o if_o at_o any_o time_n video_fw-la meliora_fw-la proboque_fw-la deteriorasequor_fw-la in_o moral_a thing_n and_o much_o more_o in_o divine_a where_o our_o will_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n desire_v evil_a and_o death_n or_o fail_v in_o good_a and_o if_o 1_o we_o will_v discern_v truth_n we_o be_v deceive_v 2._o if_o we_o look_v at_o goodness_n we_o faint_v 3._o if_o we_o think_v of_o resist_v evil_a we_o fail_v and_o fall_v as_o a_o bird_n tie_v to_o the_o earth_n so_o our_o soul_n to_o this_o body_n of_o dust_n we_o can_v fly_v towards_o heaven_n 41._o what_o be_v we_o to_o do_v then_o or_o pray_v for_o here_o that_o we_o may_v not_o 1._o desire_v 2._o seek_v or_o 3._o follow_v our_o own_o will_n which_o be_v evil_a unholy_a and_o corrupt_a but_o deny_v the_o same_o and_o thereby_o be_v prepare_v to_o do_v god_n will_v which_o be_v holy_a just_a and_o perfect_a as_o willing_a our_o salvation_n and_o his_o own_o glory_n 42._o how_o be_v god_n will_v know_v i._o in_o christ_n manifest_v it_o the_o incarnate_a word_n ii_o in_o scripture_n the_o write_a word_n the_o 1._o la_o where_o his_o precept_n promise_n prohibition_n threaten_n judgement_n etc._n etc._n 2._o prophet_n and_o apostle_n write_n exposition_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o gospel_n the_o full_a revelation_n thereof_o in_o christ._n iii_o in_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n in_o the_o church_n 43._o do_v we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v do_v his_o own_o will_n for_o the_o secret_a part_n we_o leave_v that_o to_o he_o but_o for_o the_o reveal_v part_n we_o pray_v for_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v by_o we_o and_o that_o he_o will_v yet_o therein_o begin_v and_o finish_v such_o good_a work_n by_o his_o prevent_n continue_a and_o subsequent_a grace_n yet_o our_o own_o will_n so_o move_v cooperate_a and_o work_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o direction_n in_o that_o obedience_n 44._o how_o be_v that_o obedience_n either_o active_a indo_n or_o passive_a in_o suffer_v his_o holy_a will_n and_o both_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o alacrity_n willingness_n and_o sincerity_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n 45._o how_o active_a obedience_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o godly_a work_n and_o duty_n as_o 1._o general_n obedience_n and_o our_o inclination_n to_o it_o and_o god_n commandment_n both_o absolute_o for_o god_n sake_n in_o matter_n and_o manner_n as_o he_o require_v respective_o for_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o other_o good_a 2._o of_o our_o especial_a calling_n 3._o of_o piety_n and_o charity_n etc._n etc._n 46._o how_o passive_a obedience_n in_o hear_v with_o cheerfulness_n what_o he_o please_v to_o lay_v on_o we_o since_o he_o be_v so_o please_v remember_v that_o he_o be_v a_o father_n and_o will_v our_o good_a that_o nothing_o be_v beside_o his_o will_n nor_o can_v be_v that_o he_o have_v a_o absolute_a power_n over_o we_o and_o all_o that_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o will_v give_v a_o happy_a issue_n that_o he_o do_v but_o chastise_v and_o will_v turn_v it_o to_o our_o good_a and_o glory_n if_o we_o with_o humility_n bear_v it_o 47._o what_o be_v in_o the_o letter_n here_o express_v our_o petition_n for_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v so_o acceptable_o do_v god_n will_n our_o intercession_n for_o other_o for_o the_o same_o grace_n that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v by_o we_o all_o so_o godly_o and_o ready_o perform_v 48._o what_o further_o intimate_v 1._o a_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a that_o god_n will_v ought_v to_o be_v do_v ready_o by_o all_o creature_n 2._o duty_n of_o all_o to_o strive_v to_o do_v it_o and_o to_o be_v obedient_a ready_o and_o willing_o 3._o neglect_v of_o it_o to_o be_v lament_v ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o the_o neglect_n and_o disobedience_n iii_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n for_o 1._o that_o portion_n of_o obedience_n we_o or_o other_o be_v enable_v unto_o 2._o that_o performance_n saint_n and_o angel_n do_v 3._o that_o hope_n of_o better_a obedience_n by_o we_o 4._o the_o grace_n we_o have_v to_o desire_v it_o and_o assurance_n god_n will_v hear_v we_o 49._o how_o sum_n you_o up_o this_o in_o order_n i._o our_o humble_a confession_n of_o the_o 1._o due_a and_o our_o duty_n that_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v right_a and_o just_a that_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n shall_v be_v ready_a to_o obey_v thy_o most_o holy_a and_o just_a will_n 2._o neglect_v that_o it_o be_v too_o manifest_a we_o be_v not_o so_o obedient_a or_o careful_a as_o become_v we_o but_o unprofitable_a and_o disobedient_a son_n and_o servant_n ii_o our_o humble_a petition_n for_o 1._o god_n power_n to_o be_v more_o manifest_v in_o our_o weakness_n 2._o grace_n to_o perform_v it_o ourselves_o more_o ready_o constant_o and_o joyful_o iii_o our_o humble_a intercession_n for_o other_o with_o we_o that_o we_o may_v all_o do_v it_o and_o they_o with_o we_o receive_v more_o power_n and_o grace_n iv._o our_o humble_a deprecution_n that_o o_o lord_n though_o all_o our_o neglect_n be_v too_o lamentable_a and_o we_o bewail_v our_o disobedience_n way_n wardness_n and_o untowardness_n we_o pray_v that_o all_o obstacle_n may_v be_v remove_v in_o we_o and_o other_o v._o our_o humble_a thanksgiving_n for_o 1._o that_o obedience_n in_o any_o measure_n by_o we_o or_o other_o perform_v and_o so_o full_o in_o christ_n and_o by_o saint_n and_o angel_n 2._o that_o 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or_o to_o do_v this_o sufficient_o not_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n or_o sin_n lurk_v there_o the_o priest_n indeed_o can_v nor_o may_v not_o absolve_v any_o but_o the_o penitent_a nor_o can_v know_v their_o penitency_n but_o by_o their_o outward_a expression_n it_o be_v god_n prerogative_n to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o know_v the_o thought_n and_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o priest_n eye_n pierce_v not_o so_o far_o he_o only_o read_v the_o sorrow_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o our_o word_n and_o outward_a confession_n without_o which_o he_o can_v give_v nor_o we_o receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o absolution_n 51._o but_o be_v not_o private_a or_o auricular_a confession_n how_o ever_o it_o seem_v needful_a sometime_o root_v out_o of_o our_o church_n and_o abolish_v though_o not_o so_o general_o and_o peremptory_o command_v or_o in_o the_o priest_n power_n to_o enforce_v or_o require_v it_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o root_v quite_o out_o neither_o nor_o utter_o 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do_v existent_n to_o they_o only_o mediate_o and_o by_o grace_n derive_v and_o thus_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n according_a to_o the_o true_a record_n and_o rule_v of_o holy_a scripture_n and_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o father_n from_o all_o antiquity_n we_o be_v assure_v hereof_o and_o teach_v this_o truth_n against_o all_o novelty_n of_o schismatickes_n so_o that_o if_o we_o either_o assent_n to_o our_o mother_n church_n believe_v the_o scripture_n or_o credit_v the_o ancient_a father_n as_o aforesaid_a we_o can_v deny_v the_o priest_n this_o power_n of_o the_o remit_v sin_n have_v thus_o god_n word_n and_o scripture_n sure_a record_n his_o son_n promise_n and_o holy_a spirit_n testimony_n so_o many_o way_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o since_o he_o can_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n good_a reason_n have_v we_o to_o make_v our_o confession_n to_o he_o for_o sure_o god_n who_o do_v nothing_o in_o vain_a never_o give_v the_o priest_n this_o power_n in_o vain_a but_o for_o our_o benefit_n and_o expect_v our_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o it_o have_v ordain_v in_o the_o priest_n the_o power_n of_o absolution_n that_o we_o shall_v use_v the_o best_a mean_n we_o can_v to_o obtain_v that_o blessing_n which_o be_v our_o confession_n to_o he_o nor_o can_v we_o sleight_v this_o but_o we_o may_v quick_o and_o well_o hear_v saint_n augustine_n tom._n 10._o homil._n 49._o apply_v his_o speech_n close_o to_o such_o slieghter_n &_o teach_v we_o a_o better_a lesson_n nemo_fw-la sibi_fw-la dicat_fw-la say_v he_o occulte_n ago_o quia_fw-la apud_fw-la deum_fw-la ago_o etc._n etc._n let_v no_o man_n flatter_v himself_o and_o say_v i_o confess_v in_o private_a to_o god_n and_o god_n that_o know_v my_o heart_n will_n or_o shall_v pardon_v i_o though_o i_o never_o confess_v at_o all_o to_o the_o priest_n ergo_fw-la sine_fw-la causâ_fw-la dictum_fw-la esset_fw-la quae_fw-la solveritis_fw-la in_o terra_fw-la etc._n etc._n have_v god_n in_o vain_a say_v who_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v have_v he_o in_o vain_a give_v that_o power_n of_o the_o key_n to_o the_o priest_n frustramus_fw-la ergo_fw-la dei_fw-la verbum_fw-la by_o our_o wilful_a neglect_n shall_v we_o go_v about_o to_o make_v void_a the_o promise_n of_o christ_n god_n forbid_v if_o we_o have_v offend_v this_o way_n preveniamus_fw-la judicium_fw-la dei_fw-la per_fw-la confessionem_fw-la let_v we_o let_v we_o yet_o now_o at_o last_o prevent_v the_o terrible_a judgement_n of_o the_o last_o day_n by_o timely_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o god_n and_o the_o priest_n as_o he_o have_v command_v who_o as_o he_o have_v prime_a and_o original_a power_n of_o absolution_n isaiah_n 43._o 25._o and_o be_v our_o high_a confessor_n in_o the_o heaven_n have_v not_o in_o vain_a do_v any_o thing_n or_o command_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o his_o church_n and_o to_o his_o substitute_n the_o priest_n our_o 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and_o anon_o 2._o verb_n so_o his_o action_n that_o be_v do_v in_o truth_n and_o his_o fiat_fw-la or_o amen_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o creature_n 3._o adverbe_n so_o it_o signify_v certain_o or_o without_o end_n or_o doubt_n and_o so_o be_v all_o his_o word_n and_o truth_n and_o such_o and_o hence_o our_o confidence_n 21._o how_o be_v amen_o use_v either_o for_o 1._o wish_v as_o usual_o in_o prayer_n amen_o fiat_fw-la 2._o confirmation_n or_o ratification_n as_o gal._n 1._o 20._o 3._o usual_a affirmation_n single_a in_o speech_n amen_o i_o say_v etc._n etc._n 4._o asseveration_n double_v as_o amen_o amen_n dico_fw-la vobis_fw-la even_o almost_o to_o oath_n jo._n 16._o 23._o 5._o consent_v as_o in_o many_o prayer_n &_o praise_n in_o the_o church_n 1_o cor._n 14._o 16._o etc._n etc._n use_v by_o the_o people_n 22._o how_o here_o use_v in_o any_o of_o these_o present_a respect_n as_o in_o 1._o our_o confession_n of_o praise_n and_o consent_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n 2._o 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brief_o show_v as_o some_o expound_v these_o six_o petition_n by_o they_o to_o be_v divide_v into_o seven_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o particular_a so_o many_o deprecation_n against_o the_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o virtue_n to_o they_o oppose_v both_o in_o the_o general_a and_o in_o the_o branch_n 12._o in_o what_o manner_n the_o first_o petition_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n that_o all_o pollution_n and_o luxury_n may_v be_v remove_v and_o chastity_n and_o temperance_n give_v that_o so_o both_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v fit_a and_o spotless_a temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o holy_a name_n neither_o in_o we_o or_o by_o our_o word_n life_n or_o action_n dishonour_v or_o blaspheme_v the_o second_o petition_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v that_o covetousness_n and_o so_o the_o dominion_n of_o earthly_a thing_n as_o serve_v mammon_n may_v be_v remove_v and_o contentedness_n peace_n and_o poverty_n of_o spirit_n in_o humility_n may_v be_v give_v 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these_o capital_a head_n the_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n and_o their_o lernaean_a poison_n where_o with_o they_o infect_v the_o soul_n yet_o not_o so_o full_o accommodate_v to_o the_o textuall_a explication_n whether_o in_o the_o letter_n or_o genuine_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o text._n 14._o wherefore_o say_v you_o so_o because_o not_o only_o one_o of_o the_o same_o sin_n in_o such_o several_a petition_n but_o in_o each_o petition_n rather_o every_o one_o of_o the_o same_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n in_o the_o general_a and_o most_o of_o they_o and_o their_o branch_n be_v desire_v to_o be_v remove_v and_o the_o opposite_a virtue_n plant_v as_o may_v be_v see_v &_o manifest_v in_o particular_a 15._o how_o be_v this_o see_v or_o show_v 1._o as_o in_o the_o first_o petition_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n all_o sin_n be_v a_o unhallow_a or_o profane_v of_o god_n image_n and_o name_n and_o so_o pray_v to_o be_v remove_v and_o virtue_n in_o general_n plant_v 2._o as_o in_o the_o second_o 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work_n as_o of_o grace_n comprehend_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 15._o be_v they_o two_o covenant_n then_o or_o one_o one_o in_o substance_n though_o two_o in_o circumstance_n one_o in_o matter_n though_o two_o in_o manner_n of_o promulgation_n and_o divers_a other_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n as_o of_o time_n sacrament_n penman_n and_o the_o like_a so_o they_o agree_v in_o the_o main_a and_o chief_a matter_n differ_v only_o in_o the_o less_o principal_a thing_n in_o manner_n and_o accident_n 16._o how_o do_v they_o agree_v 1._o in_o the_o author_n god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o 2._o mediator_n christ_n the_o mediator_n one_o in_o substance_n though_o then_o veil_v since_o reveal_v and_o so_o moses_n his_o type_n and_o divers_a sacrifice_n as_o stand_v in_o his_o stead_n in_o that_o law_n 3._o in_o the_o promise_v 1._o god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n 2._o of_o grace_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o of_o blessing_n in_o general_a and_o spiritual_a one_o 4._o in_o the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 5._o in_o the_o end_n salvation_n 17._o how_o differ_v they_o 1._o in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o messiah_n to_o be_v exhibit_v this_o of_o the_o messiah_n reveal_v 2._o corporal_a promise_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n concern_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n figure_v a_o more_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o land_n of_o the_o live_a canaan_n above_o 3._o in_o outward_a rite_n and_o type_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o other_o sacrament_n with_o they_o as_o these_o other_o sacrament_n and_o only_a christ_n the_o substance_n with_o we_o 4._o clarity_n that_o in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n of_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n obscure_a this_o in_o doctrine_n and_o substance_n christ_n and_o his_o fulfil_n all_o type_n more_o evident_a 5._o gift_n as_o now_o more_o large_a grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o god_n spirit_n upon_o all_o flesh_n promise_v 6._o duration_n that_o till_o the_o 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to_o give_v we_o his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o grant_v we_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n on_o our_o condition_n to_o be_v his_o people_n and_o yield_v he_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n then_o of_o it_o and_o party_n the_o party_n to_o it_o god_n and_o his_o people_n or_o servant_n the_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o defend_v they_o to_o give_v they_o his_o grace_n mercy_n &_o forgiveness_n to_o send_v they_o his_o blessing_n they_o their_o humble_a promise_n of_o faith_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n to_o be_v his_o people_n &_o honour_v he_o 22._o how_o be_v this_o covenant_n make_v know_v or_o extant_a it_o be_v make_v know_v and_o reveal_v unto_o we_o from_o the_o begin_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o extant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n or_o record_n of_o it_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n so_o 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any_o other_o place_n but_o because_o of_o his_o more_o presential_a appearance_n or_o gracious_a presence_n as_o themselves_o confess_v there_o than_o any_o other_o place_n esteem_v so_o within_o the_o church_n for_o the_o same_o reason_n as_o more_o excellent_a token_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o gracious_a presence_n there_o in_o those_o place_n than_o any_o where_o else_o exhibit_v do_v we_o so_o tender_v there_o our_o humble_a reverence_n and_o devotion_n to_o he_o memorise_v thereby_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o acknowledge_v there_o represent_v to_o our_o eye_n and_o mind_n oâ—_n eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o devout_a consideration_n in_o these_o place_n and_o thing_n which_o how_o can_v we_o fit_o remember_v or_o acknowledge_v but_o in_o the_o most_o dutiful_a and_o submiss_a manner_n and_o gesture_n and_o with_o such_o reverenciall_a respect_n in_o token_n of_o our_o duty_n thankfulness_n and_o humility_n 61._o what_o follow_v what_o preparation_n be_v require_v of_o we_o for_o the_o due_a receive_n of_o so_o great_a a_o mystery_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o it_o set_v forth_o in_o the_o last_o question_n and_o answer_v of_o the_o catechism_n sect_n iv._o of_o our_o preparation_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o preparation_n we_o arâ—_n to_o make_v before_o receive_v by_o a_o due_a and_o conscionable_a examination_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o faith_n charity_n and_o repentance_n with_o convenient_a motive_n and_o consideration_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o and_o invite_v we_o to_o the_o same_o take_v the_o type_n excellency_n and_o other_o the_o wonderful_a grace_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o as_o well_o in_o holy_a scripture_n testimony_n as_o else_o by_o the_o secret_a work_n and_o speak_v of_o god_n secret_a spirit_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n manifest_v and_o reveal_v whence_o also_o we_o may_v find_v many_o and_o excellent_a elogia_fw-la or_o encâ—mions_n of_o the_o same_o and_o the_o comfort_n we_o receive_v thereby_o and_o learn_v what_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o we_o in_o soul_n ought_v to_o say_v think_v and_o testify_v of_o the_o bless_a â—aorament_n if_o we_o be_v indeed_o worthy_a receiverâ—â—_n so_o as_o our_o preparation_n by_o repentance_n the_o examination_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o in_o our_o loathe_n &_o dote_v of_o sin_n and_o long_a desire_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n our_o preparation_n by_o faith_n in_o examine_v the_o truth_n evidence_n ground_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o excellency_n of_o this_o faith_n see_v in_o the_o operation_n of_o all_o part_n of_o both_o body_n and_o soul_n work_v by_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o charity_n towards_o man_n inflame_v with_o good_a and_o holy_a desire_n and_o zealous_a of_o good_a allion_n whereby_o worthy_a receiver_n or_o so_o much_o deficient_a as_o fall_v short_a or_o deficient_a in_o this_o to_o be_v account_v and_o so_o all_o possible_a mean_n before_o and_o reverend_a gesture_n behaviour_n and_o holy_a meditation_n at_o the_o time_n oâ—â—eceiving_v to_o be_v use_v as_o after_o receive_v a_o due_a serious_a and_o thankful_a recognition_n of_o this_o benefit_n and_o god_n mercy_n and_o blessing_n in_o christ_n with_o prayer_n and_o pious_a meditation_n to_o be_v use_v and_o all_o opposite_a vanity_n and_o profaneness_n avoid_v 1._o what_o be_v require_v of_o they_o that_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a_o due_a preparation_n &_o to_o be_v right_o dispose_v both_o before_o at_z and_o after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o same_o 2._o what_o be_v this_o preparation_n to_o examine_v themselves_o whether_o they_o repent_v they_o true_o of_o their_o former_a sin_n steadfast_o purpose_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n have_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o god_n mercy_n through_o jesus_n christ_n with_o a_o thankful_a remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n and_o be_v in_o charity_n with_o all_o man_n 3._o
wisdom_n of_o solomon_n ecclus._n or_o wisdom_n of_o syrach_n jeremy_n or_o baruch_n and_o daniel_n maccabee_n 11._o how_o call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o manifest_v the_o will_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n with_o mankind_n as_o the_o most_o ancient_a so_o most_o divine_a of_o all_o write_n whatsoever_o â—avouring_v of_o more_o than_o humane_a wisdom_n as_o by_o divine_a revelation_n and_o inspiration_n write_v and_o so_o direct_v and_o aim_v at_o god_n honour_n as_o no_o other_o write_n in_o the_o world_n the_o like_a or_o comparable_a with_o they_o 12._o what_o be_v the_o canonical_a book_n the_o chief_a part_n of_o holy_a scripture_n undoubted_o by_o all_o acknowledge_v and_o receive_v as_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n the_o rule_n and_o canon_n of_o faith_n by_o which_o only_o most_o firm_o prove_v and_o so_o thence_o style_v canonical_a 13._o what_o of_o the_o apocryphal_a as_o not_o so_o general_o receive_v or_o approve_v of_o in_o the_o church_n but_o as_o the_o name_n sound_v not_o so_o manifest_a and_o yet_o though_o not_o so_o proper_o canonical_a and_o of_o so_o prime_a authority_n yet_o of_o holy_a and_o necessary_a use_n and_o annex_v to_o the_o former_a as_o full_a of_o good_a instruction_n and_o history_n declare_v god_n wonderful_a providence_n over_o his_o people_n 14._o what_o difference_n herein_o very_o much_o in_o opinion_n and_o error_n of_o man_n dissent_v 1._o some_o deny_v divers_a part_n of_o the_o very_a canonical_a book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 2._o some_o canonise_a the_o apocryphal_a of_o equal_a authority_n with_o the_o former_a as_o the_o papist_n 3._o some_o obtrude_a divers_a other_o book_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n never_o approve_v of_o the_o church_n in_o any_o respect_n but_o rather_o compose_v by_o heretic_n 15._o who_o of_o the_o first_o sort_n i._o some_o receive_v only_o the_o five_o book_n of_o moses_n as_o the_o sadducee_n some_o the_o new_a testament_n as_o the_o manichee_n and_o martion_n some_o the_o gospel_n of_o saint_n mark_v as_o cerinthus_n ii_o some_o reject_v 1._o the_o psalm_n as_o the_o nicholaytan_n and_o anabaptist_n 2._o the_o book_n of_o job_n as_o some_o rabbin_n the_o book_n of_o daniel_n as_o porphyrius_n 3._o the_o gospel_n of_o saint_n luke_n as_o cerdon_v of_o saint_n john_n as_o the_o alogi_fw-la 4._o work_n of_o saint_n paul_n as_o the_o ebonite_n 16._o who_o of_o the_o second_o sort_n the_o papist_n which_o account_v the_o apocryphal_a writing_n of_o that_o authority_n to_o be_v rule_n of_o faith_n and_o proof_n thereof_o and_o so_o canonical_a 17._o who_o of_o the_o three_o sort_n divers_a heretic_n and_o pseudo-christians_a that_o have_v obtrude_v many_o such_o book_n to_o the_o world_n and_o for_o addition_n to_o scripture_n that_o be_v either_o manifest_o false_a and_o blasphemous_a or_o no_o way_n approve_v such_o as_o 1._o a_o three_o and_o four_o of_o esdras_n and_o appendix_n to_o job_n 2._o a_o three_o and_o four_o of_o macchabee_n and_o preface_n to_o the_o lamentation_n 3._o microgenesis_n and_o the_o book_n of_o enoch_n 4._o the_o gospel_n of_o saint_n thomas_n and_o mathias_n and_o act_n of_o saint_n peter_n 5._o â—vangelium_fw-la eternum_fw-la full_a of_o blasphemy_n find_v anâ—â—120_n â—120_z and_o many_o more_o the_o like_a as_o iâ—_n sixtus_n senensis_n to_o be_v see_v 18._o how_o be_v the_o former_a book_n prove_v to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o canonical_a by_o trâ—w_n and_o undoubted_a i._o testimony_n of_o the_o 1._o church_n in_o all_o age_n with_o reverence_n embrace_v and_o receive_v they_o most_o worthy_a man_n and_o father_n writing_n of_o they_o as_o especial_o saint_n jerome_n 2._o epist._n ad_fw-la paulum_fw-la tom._n 3._o letam_fw-la tom._n 1._o show_v both_o the_o number_n order_n and_o read_v they_o with_o profit_n 3._o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v in_o they_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o divine_a majesty_n and_o authority_n convince_a the_o conscience_n and_o convert_v the_o souâ—e_n as_o no_o other_o write_n whatsoever_o ii_o argument_n draw_v from_o the_o thing_n there_o handle_v the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o handle_v beyond_o all_o other_o ordinary_a write_n in_o any_o respect_n so_o represent_v a_o kind_n of_o divinity_n in_o they_o with_o power_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o soul._n 19_o what_o argument_n especial_o 1._o from_o the_o antiquity_n of_o they_o before_o all_o other_o write_n and_o so_o well_o as_o teach_v and_o inspire_v of_o god_n 2._o from_o the_o instrument_n that_o write_v they_o most_o holy_a man_n of_o all_o age_n and_o so_o move_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 3._o from_o the_o miraculous_a preservation_n among_o so_o many_o casualty_n as_o by_o the_o very_a finger_n of_o god_n 4._o from_o the_o miracle_n confirm_v their_o doctrine_n and_o authority_n as_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 5._o from_o the_o prophecy_n contain_v in_o they_o that_o can_v not_o be_v but_o from_o god_n 6._o from_o the_o matter_n handle_v holy_a and_o virtuous_a or_o religious_a and_o savour_v of_o god_n 7._o from_o the_o heathen_a and_o their_o admiration_n and_o testimony_n of_o they_o confess_v they_o even_o from_o god_n 8._o from_o the_o drift_n of_o scripture_n to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n 9_o from_o the_o admirable_a consent_n of_o holy_a scripture_n though_o in_o so_o sundry_a age_n write_v as_o have_v one_o spirit_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n 10._o from_o the_o conscience_n even_o in_o the_o power_n and_o evidence_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n therein_o confess_v the_o same_o 20._o how_o the_o antiquity_n as_o the_o first_o and_o most_o ancient_a write_n simple_o and_o absolute_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o so_o deliver_v the_o thing_n of_o most_o antiquity_n the_o creation_n and_o the_o flood_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n in_o the_o work_n of_o moses_n of_o all_o which_o other_o scripture_n follow_v seem_v but_o a_o commentary_n and_o illustration_n of_o the_o same_o orphes_n linius_n and_o the_o most_o ancient_a poet_n and_o philosopher_n have_v their_o learning_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o other_o thing_n â—rom_v he_o and_o the_o grecian_n their_o letter_n and_o their_o learning_n from_o cadamus_fw-la as_o he_o from_o the_o phoenicians_n and_o hebrews_n so_o moses_n more_o ancient_a than_o orpheus_n linus_n amphion_n homer_n or_o the_o very_a heathen_a god_n see_v tacian_a oratio_fw-la adversus_fw-la gentes_fw-la clement_n alexandrinus_n etc._n etc._n 21._o how_o the_o instrument_n such_o holy_a man_n as_o be_v endow_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o prophesy_v as_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n be_v who_o can_v never_o have_v write_v as_o they_o do_v and_o of_o such_o thing_n without_o god_n spirit_n to_o declare_v it_o unto_o they_o 22._o how_o the_o miraculous_a preservation_n a_o evidence_n of_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n as_o write_v so_o preserve_v they_o that_o though_o among_o so_o many_o enemy_n and_o so_o many_o casualty_n as_o so_o ancient_a though_o most_o other_o very_a ancient_a record_n perish_v yet_o these_o even_n to_o a_o letter_n against_o any_o corruption_n of_o heretic_n or_o other_o persecutor_n persevere_v and_o that_o when_o other_o write_n if_o not_o perish_v yet_o deprave_v these_o so_o singular_o keep_v out_o of_o all_o their_o malice_n or_o that_o it_o dare_v not_o touch_v they_o such_o malice_n refrain_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o heaven_n 23._o how_o by_o the_o miracle_n as_o the_o miracle_n wrought_v by_o moses_n a_o man_n so_o familiar_a with_o god_n and_o so_o the_o prophet_n christ_n the_o messiah_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n most_o plain_o show_v the_o doctrine_n and_o that_o power_n from_o god_n 24._o how_o in_o the_o prophecy_n as_o that_o of_o moses_n more_o admirable_a than_o prophesy_v the_o revelation_n of_o the_o creation_n together_o with_o the_o messiah_n foretell_v noah_n abraham_n isac's_o and_o jacob_n prophetical_a blessing_n and_o other_o prophecy_n of_o the_o messiah_n israel_n captivity_n in_o egypt_n and_o babylon_n josiah_n and_o cyrus_n act_v foreâ—old_v absolute_o declare_v the_o finger_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n guide_v the_o pen_n and_o hand_n of_o man_n 25._o how_o by_o the_o matter_n handle_v as_o treat_v of_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n faith_n and_o religion_n repentance_n and_o newness_n or_o holiness_n of_o life_n dehort_v from_o vice_n and_o persuade_v to_o virtue_n when_o other_o writer_n common_o treat_v of_o ridiculous_a profane_a and_o scurrilous_a and_o if_o not_o lewd_a nothing_o so_o good_a and_o holy_a thing_n what_o argue_v it_o but_o so_o grave_a and_o holy_a write_n procee_v from_o that_o holy_a fountain_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 26._o what_o of_o the_o heathen_n testimony_n or_o confession_n as_o a_o confession_n of_o the_o adversary_n a_o confirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n or_o make_v much_o for_o it_o 1._o as_o that_o of_o trebellius_n pollio_n say_v
indeed_o moses_n be_v the_o only_a man_n familiar_a with_o god_n 2._o that_o of_o numenius_n the_o pythagorean_n philosopher_n say_v plato_n be_v very_a moses_n speak_v in_o the_o attic_a tongue_n 3._o that_o of_o plato_n himself_o confess_v he_o learn_v most_o excellent_a precept_n of_o wisdom_n from_o the_o barbarious_a viz._n meaning_n moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n 4._o that_o of_o numa_n and_o pompilius_n approve_v moses_n law_n against_o image_n 5._o liviâ—s_n and_o homer_n out_o of_o moses_n write_v of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n 6._o that_o of_o orpheus_n of_o the_o two_o table_n of_o the_o law_n ovia_n so_o of_o the_o general_a deluge_n giant_n 7._o that_o of_o the_o tower_n of_o babel_n though_o obscure_v with_o fable_n and_o many_o fiction_n 8._o that_o of_o cornelius_n tacitus_n of_o the_o story_n in_o exodus_fw-la though_o with_o some_o addition_n of_o fable_n and_o lie_n of_o his_o own_o 9_o that_o of_o procoâ—ins_n of_o josua_n and_o how_o for_o fear_v of_o he_o the_o phoenicians_n leave_v their_o country_n 10._o that_o of_o abydenus_n sibylla_n &_o hesticaâ—s_n testify_v the_o long_a life_n of_o the_o ancient_n 11._o that_o of_o eupolenius_n of_o abraham_n how_o he_o fight_v for_o lot_n 12._o that_o of_o apollo_n oracle_n as_o say_v eusebius_n testify_v the_o christian_n only_o have_v the_o truth_n and_o true_a god_n 13._o that_o of_o sibylls_n oracle_n and_o other_o heathen_a testimony_n and_o ancient_n in_o lactantius_n firmianus_n to_o be_v read_v abundant_o testify_v this_o truth_n and_o that_o it_o be_v from_o god_n 27._o how_o by_o the_o drift_n of_o scripture_n in_o that_o all_o other_o write_n general_o attribute_v most_o to_o wisdom_n process_n invention_n of_o man_n and_o speak_v little_a of_o god_n least_o to_o his_o glory_n the_o scope_n of_o holy_a scripture_n general_o be_v to_o manifest_a god_n show_v his_o act_n and_o to_o ascribe_v honour_n and_o glory_n to_o god_n to_o who_o it_o be_v due_a and_o so_o apparent_o show_v evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n and_o power_n of_o god_n 28._o how_o by_o the_o consent_n of_o scripture_n in_o that_o though_o in_o sundry_a age_n and_o by_o sundry_a man_n write_v yet_o without_o any_o contradiction_n all_o consent_n to_o and_o confirm_v one_o truth_n it_o be_v most_o evident_a that_o one_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n be_v director_n of_o they_o especial_o consider_v in_o other_o write_n even_o the_o same_o author_n contradict_v and_o contrary_v himself_o and_o one_o another_o that_o in_o they_o be_v no_o end_n of_o reconcile_a the_o difference_n that_o it_o be_v most_o plain_a as_o in_o this_o the_o truth_n and_o conâ—â—â—t_o wonderful_a and_o in_o they_o the_o error_n and_o difference_n infinite_a the_o union_n and_o truth_n of_o this_o be_v from_o that_o one_o true_a and_o only_a god_n and_o his_o spirit_n 29._o how_o the_o conscience_n as_o evince_v by_o the_o truth_n and_o evidence_n of_o the_o grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o power_n work_v upon_o the_o soul_n enlighten_v by_o they_o even_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v in_o they_o 30._o how_o be_v they_o to_o be_v use_v with_o profit_n or_o to_o our_o comfort_n by_o our_o due_a and_o devout_a 1._o read_v they_o as_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n his_o divine_a ordinance_n and_o statute_n record_v in_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 2._o hear_v they_o read_v public_o in_o the_o church_n private_o for_o our_o comfort_n and_o instruction_n expound_v in_o godly_a sermon_n and_o such_o fruitful_a exhortation_n ordain_v to_o that_o end_n 3._o meditate_v on_o they_o day_n and_o night_n psal._n 1_o make_v they_o our_o delight_n companion_n and_o counsellor_n as_o he_o be_v also_o say_v they_o have_v be_v my_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n all_o the_o day_n long_o be_v my_o study_n in_o they_o and_o they_o be_v dear_a to_o i_o then_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n so_o ought_v we_o to_o think_v of_o they_o as_o in_o they_o be_v place_v our_o felicity_n and_o comfort_n yea_o heavenly_a repast_n and_o eternal_o felicity_n and_o happiness_n 31._o be_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o read_v they_o or_o hear_v they_o read_v though_o it_o be_v good_a and_o can_v be_v deâ—ied_v but_o in_o a_o large_a sense_n a_o kind_n of_o preach_v as_o moses_n be_v read_v in_o the_o synagogue_n every_o sabbath_n yet_o as_o the_o eunuch_n say_v how_o can_v i_o understand_v without_o aninterpreter_n and_o o_o how_o beautiful_a be_v the_o foot_n of_o they_o that_o bring_v glad_a tiding_n and_o preach_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n so_o assure_o most_o comfortable_a to_o the_o godly_a soul_n yea_o and_o after_o a_o sort_n needful_a to_o have_v it_o for_o their_o better_a understanding_n further_o illustrate_v and_o explain_v 32._o how_o be_v it_o needful_a because_o we_o see_v 1._o god_n have_v ever_o send_v such_o as_o shall_v be_v convert_v and_o perfect_v thereby_o to_o such_o teacher_n as_o of_o saul_n to_o ananias_n cornelius_n to_o peter_n the_o eunuch_n to_o philip._n 2._o none_o can_v worthy_o and_o well_o receive_v the_o word_n that_o desire_v not_o the_o preach_n the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n 3._o it_o be_v his_o ordinance_n he_o appoint_v it_o the_o mean_n who_o say_v the_o lip_n of_o the_o priest_n shall_v preserve_v knowledge_n and_o thou_o shall_v seek_v the_o law_n at_o his_o mouth_n 4._o it_o be_v most_o convenient_a to_o seek_v it_o of_o they_o who_o be_v most_o exercise_v in_o it_o and_o as_o two_o see_v more_o than_o one_o their_o advice_n will_v help_v our_o understanding_n and_o who_o shall_v we_o better_v for_o any_o be_v go_v to_o than_o the_o artificer_n and_o teacher_n of_o it_o 5._o we_o be_v dull_a of_o ourselves_o and_o need_v stir_v up_o to_o the_o read_n and_o meditate_v thereon_o by_o preach_v that_o so_o both_o teach_v the_o matter_n and_o stir_v up_o to_o the_o duty_n 33._o who_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n the_o minister_n lawful_o appoint_v and_o senâ—_n of_o god_n and_o so_o ordain_v to_o that_o office_n god_n labourer_n entertain_v in_o his_o harvest_n acknowledge_v by_o the_o church_n and_o so_o enter_v by_o the_o door_n the_o sheep_n hear_v their_o voice_n christ_n call_v by_o then_o &_o to_o their_o faithfulness_n and_o care_n christ_n have_v promise_v his_o presence_n comfort_n and_o blessing_n 34._o what_o be_v preach_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n in_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o word_n whereby_o those_o that_o be_v ordain_v to_o life_n be_v call_v and_o so_o it_o be_v see_v in_o the_o 1._o right_o divide_v of_o the_o word_n and_o bread_n of_o life_n 2._o expound_v of_o the_o word_n and_o mystery_n of_o faith_n 3._o gather_v the_o flower_n of_o instruction_n out_o of_o the_o garden_n of_o holy_a scripture_n 4._o bind_v they_o up_o in_o fit_a posy_n and_o nosegay_n for_o the_o comfort_n of_o they_o that_o will_v desire_v to_o use_v they_o 5._o apply_v they_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o spiritual_a sense_n at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o vigilant_a pastor_n for_o the_o information_n of_o faith_n or_o reformation_n of_o manner_n 35._o what_o requisite_a in_o the_o preacher_n convenient_a learning_n as_o have_v be_v conversant_a in_o the_o school_n of_o the_o prophet_n discretion_n in_o his_o do_n godliness_n in_o his_o life_n that_o it_o be_v so_o a_o continual_a sermon_n and_o vigilancy_n care_n and_o conscionablenesse_n in_o his_o office_n 36._o what_o require_v in_o the_o hearer_n a_o religious_a godly_a and_o devout_a preparation_n of_o the_o soul_n before_o the_o hear_n by_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o hear_v by_o bring_v a_o desire_n to_o learn_v and_o to_o be_v perfect_v by_o present_v himself_o ready_a to_o be_v teach_v and_o instruct_v devout_a disposition_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n to_o remember_v we_o be_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o come_v to_o hear_v his_o ambassador_n and_o message_n to_o our_o soul_n to_o receive_v it_o with_o reverence_n and_o fear_n silence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o readiness_n constancy_n and_o meekness_n alacrity_n not_o weariness_n to_o retain_v it_o as_o a_o heavenly_a treasure_n and_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o honest_a heart_n desire_n and_o have_v a_o purpose_n to_o profit_v by_o it_o and_o practice_v it_o devout_a demeanour_n after_o the_o hear_n by_o meditate_v on_o it_o as_o those_o clean_a creature_n so_o admit_v for_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n that_o chew_v the_o cud._n by_o call_v it_o often_o to_o mind_n as_o good_a occasion_n may_v serve_v not_o be_v forgetful_a hearer_n by_o endeavour_v to_o practice_v it_o and_o so_o to_o be_v doer_n of_o the_o word_n james_n 1._o 22._o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n 37._o how_o be_v the_o catechism_n needful_a or_o useful_a to_o this_o for_o that_o all_o lecture_n &_o
homily_n sermon_n and_o such_o like_a godly_a discourse_n whatsoever_o whether_o 1._o of_o any_o catecheticall_a point_n plain_o and_o direct_o of_o the_o catechism_n 2._o of_o any_o other_o point_n of_o doctrine_n concern_v faith_n or_o manner_n that_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o as_o deduce_v from_o and_o ground_v on_o some_o point_n in_o the_o catechism_n 3._o of_o any_o or_o many_o point_n of_o such_o doctrine_n together_o asusual_o take_v out_o of_o any_o sentence_n or_o parcel_n of_o the_o scripture_n they_o can_v never_o be_v well_o understand_v without_o these_o point_n of_o the_o catechism_n and_o ground_n of_o religion_n first_o learn_v and_o in_o some_o measure_n understand_v as_o the_o foundation_n of_o all_o further_a knowledge_n as_o a_o child_n can_v never_o read_v that_o have_v not_o learned_a to_o spell_v nor_o spell_n that_o have_v not_o learn_v the_o letter_n or_o a_o b_o c_o or_o if_o he_o hap_v to_o know_v any_o word_n or_o so_o by_o some_o special_a mark_n it_o be_v by_o so_o rude_a uncertain_a and_o imperfect_a knowledge_n he_o be_v little_a or_o never_o the_o better_a for_o the_o same_o so_o uncertain_a and_o imperfect_a be_v their_o knowledge_n usual_o in_o these_o divine_a thing_n that_o do_v never_o fit_o lay_v this_o foundation_n 38._o what_o else_o require_v prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o good_a endeavour_n to_o have_v profit_n thereby_o for_o though_o paul_n himself_o plant_v or_o apollo_n water_n yet_o be_v it_o god_n that_o give_v the_o increase_n and_o prayer_n usual_o the_o key_n to_o open_v door_n to_o enter_v way_n to_o go_v and_o conclusion_n of_o every_o good_a design_n we_o ought_v to_o begin_v continue_v and_o end_v with_o it_o every_o good_a and_o godly_a action_n and_o as_o on_o jacob_n ladder_n angel_n do_v ascend_v and_o descend_v so_o in_o this_o our_o prayer_n ascend_v grace_n will_v descend_v be_v so_o dispose_v ascendat_fw-la oratio_fw-la ut_fw-la descendat_fw-la gratia_fw-la our_o blessing_n of_o god_n hereby_o ascend_v his_o blessing_n will_v descend_v to_o our_o eternal_a comfort_n which_o he_o grant_v of_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v praise_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n a_o alphabetical_a table_n of_o the_o principal_a matter_n herein_o contain_v as_o they_o lie_v disperse_v in_o this_o book_n p._n nothing_o parâ—_n s._n section_n q._n question_v and_o may_v serve_v for_o most_o common_a place_n of_o divinity_n the_o main_a head_n in_o the_o method_n as_o they_o be_v digest_v follow_v the_o course_n of_o the_o catechism_n be_v show_v in_o the_o table_n at_o the_o beginning_n a_o abolition_n of_o ceremony_n vid._n ceremony_n abrogation_n of_o the_o old_a law_n vid._n morality_n of_o the_o law_n absolution_n the_o true_a use_n of_o it_o p._n 2._o s._n 12_o q._n 9_o &_o seq_n &_o p._n 4_o s._n 11._o q._n 30._o adoption_n vid._n son_n adultery_n p._n 3._o s._n 9_o q._n 33._o aequivocation_n vi_fw-la fraud_n amen_o and_o the_o use_n of_o it_o p._n 2._o s._n 12._o q._n 63._o &_o p._n 4._o s._n 7_o q._n 22._o antichrist_n his_o name_n and_o number_v explain_v p._n 5._o s._n 2._o q_o 77._o ancient_a order_v of_o church_n vid._n degree_n ascension_n of_o christ_n p._n 2._o s._n 8._o q._n 23._o atheism_n p._n 3._o s._n 3._o q._n 15._o &_o seq_n attribute_n of_o god_n p._n 2._o s._n 2._o q._n 25._o &_o p._n 3._o s._n 2._o q._n 23._o b_o baptism_n of_o infant_n p._n 1._o s._n 3._o q._n 20._o &_o p._n 5._o s._n 2._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la divers_a sort_n of_o baptism_n p._n 5._o s._n 2._o q._n 41._o compare_v with_o circumcision_n ibidem_fw-la believe_v god_n and_o in_o god_n p._n 2._o s._n 3._o q._n 5._o &_o q._n 31._o &_o seq_n bible_n the_o book_n thereof_o and_o how_o divide_v p._n 5._o s._n 5_o q._n 10._o excellency_n truth_n â—nd_v certainty_n thereof_o ib._n blasphemy_n p._n 3._o s._n 5._o q._n 22._o bread_n and_o food_n of_o life_n to_o man_n and_o angel_n p._n 4._o s._n 5._o q._n 5._o c._n catechise_v and_o use_n of_o catechism_n p._n 1._o s._n 1._o q._n 16._o etc._n etc._n ceremony_n and_o their_o use_n p._n 3._o s._n 1._o q._n 22._o &_o s._n 4._o q._n 27._o and_o how_o far_o abolish_v p._n 3._o s._n 6._o q._n 29._o etc._n etc._n chastity_n p._n 3._o s._n 9_o q._n 9_o child_n who_o account_v p._n 1._o s._n 1._o q._n 10._o child_n of_o god_n who_o p._n 1._o s._n 3._o q_o 49._o christ_n his_o name_n nature_n and_o office_n p_o 2._o s._n 4._o q._n 1._o etc._n etc._n his_o many_o action_n q._n 85._o etc._n etc._n christian_n name_n p._n 1._o s._n 2._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la church_n catholic_n p._n 2._o s._n 11._o q._n 22._o how_o holy_a and_o the_o mark_n of_o it_o ibid._n communion_n of_o saint_n p._n 2_o s._n 11._o q._n 46._o concupiscence_n p._n 3._o s._n 12._o q._n 7._o etc._n etc._n confession_n vid._n absolution_n &_o prayer_n confirmation_n and_o the_o right_a use_n of_o it_o p._n 1._o s._n 1._o q._n 25._o contentedness_n p._n 3._o s._n 12._o q._n 24._o covenant_n describe_v p._n 5._o s._n 1_o q._n 12._o covetousness_n vid._n concupiscence_n &_o steal_v cozenage_n vid._n fraud_n creation_n and_o order_n of_o it_o explain_v p._n 2._o s._n 3_o q._n 67_o creed_n how_o name_v and_o compose_v p._n 2._o s._n 1_o q_o 7._o several_a creed_n and_o their_o use_n ibid._n the_o division_n of_o it_o p._n 2._o s_o 1._o q._n 67._o d_o daily_a bread_n p._n 4._o s._n 5._o q._n 5._o dance_v p._n 3._o s._n 9_o q._n 24._o day_n of_o doom_n and_o last_o judgement_n p_o 2._o s._n 9_o q._n 11._o death_n and_o descent_n of_o christ_n into_o hell_n p._n 2._o s._n 6._o &_o 7._o q._n 1._o etc._n etc._n divers_a doubt_n explain_v ibid._n p._n 2._o s._n 7._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la deceit_n vid._n equivocation_n and_o fraud_n degree_n for_o order_n and_o decency_n in_o the_o church_n p._n 5._o s._n 2._o q._n 50._o devil_n and_o his_o work_n p._n 1_o s._n 4._o q._n 30._o divers_a division_n of_o the_o catechism_n p._n 1._o s._n 1._o q._n 43._o e_o efficacy_n and_o other_o consideration_n concern_v prayer_n p._n 4._o s._n 2._o q._n 38._o emanuel_n vid._n jesus_n excellency_n of_o prayer_n and_o other_o adjunct_n p._n 4._o s._n 2._o q_o 35._o exposition_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n p._n 4._o s._n 8._o q._n 11._o exaltation_n of_o christ._n p._n 2._o s._n 8._o q._n 1._o everlasting_a life_n p._n 2._o s._n 12._o q._n 42._o etc._n etc._n f_o faith_n and_o the_o several_a sort_n of_o it_o p._n 2._o s._n 1._o q._n 18._o etc._n etc._n cause_n â—â—tes_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o ibid._n work_v the_o fruit_n and_o other_o effect_n ibidem_fw-la i'faith_o p._n 5._o s_o 4._o q._n 22._o false_a testimony_n sundâ—y_v sort_n p._n 3._o s._n 11._o q._n 14._o father_n the_o first_o person_n p._n 2._o s._n 3._o q._n 35._o feast_n and_o fast_n p._n 3._o s._n 6._o q._n 73._o flattery_n p._n 3._o s._n 11._o q._n 27._o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n vid._n absolution_n fornication_n vid._n adultery_n fraud_n and_o couzâ—enage_n p._n 3._o s._n 10._o q._n 26._o g_o genealogy_n of_o christ_n p._n 2._o s._n 5._o q._n 30._o glory_n of_o god_n p._n 4._o s._n 7._o q._n 8._o god_n and_o his_o essence_n how_o know_v p._n 2._o s._n 2._o q._n 5._o etc._n etc._n godfather_n their_o ancient_a use_n 1._o s._n 3._o q._n 4._o etc._n etc._n and_o their_o vow_n p._n 1._o s._n 4_o q._n 1._o grace_n our_o estate_n in_o it_o p._n 1._o s._n 5._o q._n 2._o etc._n etc._n h_o heaven_n a_o inheritance_n and_o kingdom_n p._n 1._o s._n 3._o q._n 65._o holy_a â—aves_n vid._n feast_n holy_a ghost_n p._n 2._o s._n 10._o q._n 10._o &_o per_fw-la tot_fw-la his_o name_n action_n gift_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n honour_v superior_n vid._n parent_n humility_n to_o god_n and_o honour_v god_n p._n 3._o s._n 3._o q._n 44._o etc._n etc._n i_o â—esus_fw-la or_o emanuel_n p._n 2._o s._n 4._o q._n 4._o idolatry_n vid._n atheism_n &_o p._n 3._o s._n 4._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la ignorance_n p._n 3._o s._n 3._o q._n 26._o image_n vid._n idolatry_n &_o p._n 3._o s._n 4._o q._n 14._o incarnattiâ—_n conception_n &_o birth_n of_o christ_n p._n 2._o s._n 5._o q._n 2._o &_o seq_n â—_z how_o bind_v in_o baptism_n p._n 1._o s._n 5._o q._n 3._o &c_n &c_n &_o p._n 5._o s._n 2._o q._n 27._o etc._n etc._n â—ustification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 2._o s._n 1._o q._n 5._o &_o s._n 5._o q._n 27._o k_o keyes_n and_o the_o church_n power_n and_o authority_n p._n 4._o s._n 5._o q._n 44._o &_o vide_fw-la absolution_n king_n vid._n magistrate_n &_o p._n 3._o s._n 7._o q_o 43._o etc._n etc._n kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n p._n 4._o s._n 4._o q._n 20._o &_o s._n 7._o q._n 6._o knowledge_n of_o god_n p._n 3._o
be_v of_o the_o power_n and_o by_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n effect_v so_o every_o evil_a thought_n word_n and_o act_n the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n perpetrate_v by_o his_o lend_v agent_n and_o instrument_n 41._o in_o the_o second_o place_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o wicked_a world_n all_o that_o be_v not_o of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o world_n viz._n all_o the_o corruption_n and_o as_o it_o be_v call_v the_o covetousness_n and_o concupiscience_n and_o pomp_n and_o vanity_n of_o the_o same_o 42._o but_o be_v not_o these_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n yes_o and_o so_o with_o he_o and_o in_o he_o consider_v as_o the_o author_n in_o the_o world_n as_o the_o subject_n place_n and_o matter_n where_o see_v and_o act_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o agent_n and_o instrument_n the_o devil_n use_v in_o effect_v they_o 43._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o pomp_n all_o unnecessary_a proud_a and_o superfluous_a excess_n in_o the_o world_n exceed_v that_o christian_a measure_n and_o moderation_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n whether_o in_o meat_n drink_n apparel_n or_o other_o vain_a ostentation_n 44._o be_v all_o pompous_a show_n pageant_n and_o solemnity_n then_o unlawful_a by_o no_o mean_n if_o within_o measure_n and_o moderation_n prescribe_v in_o comparison_n of_o the_o estate_n or_o person_n to_o who_o they_o appertain_v 45._o how_o mean_v you_o that_o all_o the_o solemnity_n in_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n fit_v the_o magnificence_n of_o he_o and_o his_o temple_n all_o ornament_n of_o estate_n belong_v to_o king_n magistrate_n city_n or_o university_n for_o the_o better_a administration_n of_o the_o government_n of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n all_o ensign_n of_o honour_n and_o the_o like_a on_o lawful_a and_o honest_a occasion_n use_v and_o wear_v public_a triumph_n and_o show_v in_o honour_n of_o prince_n country_n city_n or_o commonwealth_n or_o any_o member_n thereof_o by_o law_n of_o god_n and_o man_n approve_v and_o allow_v or_o for_o some_o good_a end_n ordain_v 46._o what_o do_v these_o profit_n to_o the_o well_o and_o orderly_a government_n and_o apparent_a honour_n and_o decency_n of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n yea_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o virtue_n and_o so_o encouragement_n of_o good_a and_o virtuous_a mind_n 47._o how_o may_v it_o be_v by_o the_o fit_a splendour_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n house_n the_o king_n court_n city_n or_o university_n eminent_o advance_v in_o such_o manner_n testify_v the_o flourish_a estate_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o same_o which_o every_o good_a man_n be_v glad_a to_o behold_v 48._o do_v any_o envy_v they_o this_o if_o any_o do_v as_o loath_a either_o kingly_a courtly_a or_o other_o robe_n of_o decent_a ornament_n shall_v exceed_v the_o size_n of_o the_o miller_n or_o weaver_n jacket_n that_o may_v be_v apparent_o see_v such_o more_o precise_a than_o wise_a little_a respect_n the_o decency_n and_o comeliness_n fit_v a_o well_o order_v estate_n the_o honour_n of_o god_n 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have_v need_n of_o his_o commodity_n and_o sleight_n to_o defend_v themselves_o and_o his_o work_n 38._o what_o be_v to_o be_v say_v of_o parable_n and_o simile_n that_o be_v not_o the_o very_a truth_n though_o they_o be_v not_o the_o very_a and_o precise_a truth_n according_a to_o the_o bare_a letter_n yet_o in_o the_o sense_n and_o understanding_n as_o well_o as_o the_o intention_n they_o be_v the_o truth_n and_o sometime_o a_o excellent_a and_o divine_a truth_n and_o more_o effectual_o work_v upon_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n than_o any_o plain_a word_n express_v the_o same_o can_v do_v so_o they_o be_v truth_n in_o the_o reflex_n and_o so_o be_v the_o riddle_n parable_n mythology_n in_o divers_a good_a moralist_n and_o especial_o in_o holy_a scripture_n 39_o what_o here_o command_v then_o in_o general_n i._o with_o the_o avoid_n of_o all_o the_o aforesaid_a vice_n forbid_v as_o in_o particular_a may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o premise_n ii_o with_o the_o love_n and_o study_v of_o truth_n and_o charity_n 1._o in_o the_o heart_n incline_v to_o it_o 2._o in_o the_o tongue_n profess_v it_o 3._o deed_n practise_v it_o to_o the_o best_a use_n in_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o own_o or_o neighbour_n good_n and_o good_a name_n 40._o how_o find_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o the_o inclination_n we_o find_v in_o we_o glad_a and_o willing_a 1._o to_o hear_v the_o truth_n and_o hate_v untruth_n to_o hear_v well_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o good_a report_n to_o his_o commendation_n and_o not_o ill_o or_o good_a unwilling_o 2._o to_o judge_v charitable_o not_o rash_o or_o suspicious_o or_o determine_v against_o he_o 3._o to_o interpret_v thing_n to_o the_o best_a and_o not_o good_a thing_n ill_o or_o doubtful_a thing_n to_o the_o worst_a part_n 4._o to_o report_v only_o good_a and_o profitable_a thing_n or_o necessary_a rather_o silence_v then_o blaze_v the_o fault_n of_o other_o 41._o how_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o speech_n and_o tongue_n by_o the_o practice_n and_o entertain_v of_o profitable_a and_o good_a speech_n such_o as_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n and_o honest_a comfort_n whether_o tend_v 1._o to_o god_n glory_n especial_o 2._o to_o our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n good_a spiritual_a of_o soul_n temporal_a for_o honest_a delight_n society_n profit_n opposite_a to_o which_o vain_a hurtful_a rot_a evil_a and_o dishonest_a speech_n lie_v scurrility_n etc._n etc._n 42._o what_o mean_v to_o entertain_v such_o speech_n docility_n and_o virtue_n of_o urbanity_n courtesy_n affability_n and_o taciturnity_n if_o need_v be_v to_o avoid_v idle_a and_o unprofitable_a language_n opposite_a to_o which_o be_v morosity_n inurbanity_n rusticity_n and_o counterfeit_a courtesy_n much_o babble_n and_o profitable_a truth_n smother_v in_o silence_n 43._o how_o find_v in_o practice_n and_o in_o deed_n by_o the_o constant_a care_n and_o steadfastness_n in_o maintain_v the_o truth_n to_o our_o utmost_a power_n and_o endeavour_v and_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n for_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n credit_n and_o good_a name_n 44._o how_o be_v our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n maintain_v by_o all_o the_o mean_n aforesaid_a in_o avoid_v all_o evil_a speak_n or_o hear_v and_o speak_v judge_a or_o interpret_n all_o thing_n to_o the_o best_a in_o charity_n so_o a_o step_n to_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o own_o 45._o what_o if_o he_o be_v manifest_o ill_a may_v we_o not_o speak_v it_o yes_o but_o 1._o in_o charity_n occasion_v by_o justice_n or_o for_o his_o admonition_n and_o amendment_n 2._o or_o in_o complaint_n to_o god_n as_o david_n against_o his_o enemy_n before_o man_n to_o avoid_v they_o as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n speak_v against_o false_a teacher_n 3._o not_o in_o his_o disgrace_n in_o malice_n or_o any_o like_a evil_a pretence_n 46._o how_o to_o preserve_v or_o procure_v our_o own_o good_a name_n i._o by_o observe_v the_o rule_n towards_o other_o a_o step_z to_o our_o own_o good_a name_n ii_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o though_o therein_o unsought_a it_o be_v to_o be_v get_v 1._o serve_v god_n 2._o seek_v his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n 3._o walk_v upright_o 4._o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n whereby_o without_o seek_v a_o good_a name_n therein_o but_o better_a thing_n we_o shall_v find_v a_o good_a name_n iii_o by_o avoid_v all_o first_o hypocrisy_n and_o hypocritical_a behaviour_n second_o vainglory_n in_o 1._o boast_v 2._o seek_v praise_n of_o man_n or_o flatterer_n by_o vanity_n 3._o censure_v other_o or_o 4._o disgrace_v ironical_o and_o arrogant_o scorn_v they_o three_o infamy_n by_o 1._o such_o vanity_n 2._o sin_n and_o vice_n 3._o opprobrious_a speech_n 4._o evil_a company_n etc._n etc._n 47._o how_o be_v true_a testimony_n to_o be_v give_v of_o ourselves_o 1._o for_o the_o good_a if_o true_a with_o modesty_n only_o on_o good_a occasion_n not_o for_o boast_v or_o vainglory_n but_o for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o to_o confess_v it_o if_o false_a not_o to_o assume_v but_o with_o modesty_n and_o humility_n to_o deny_v it_o ii_o evil_n 1._o if_o true_a to_o confess_v it_o first_o to_o god_n to_o ask_v forgiveness_n second_o to_o man_n only_o if_o necessary_a for_o god_n glory_n our_o own_o or_o other_o good_a 2._o false_a constant_o to_o deny_v it_o opposite_a to_o which_o arrogancy_n counterfelt_a modesty_n to_o draw_v more_o then_o deserve_a commendation_n and_o boast_v of_o evil_n to_o our_o own_o shame_n and_o god_n dishonour_n or_o good_a we_o have_v not_o for_o our_o own_o vain_a glory_n gain_n or_o disgrace_n of_o other_o or_o disgrace_v ourselves_o to_o pick_v thanks_n or_o gratify_v other_o contrary_a to_o truth_n candour_n and_o integrity_n 48._o what_o follow_v the_o ten_o and_o last_o commandment_n concern_v the_o moderation_n of_o the_o very_a thought_n of_o heart_n to_o the_o preservation_n if_o possible_a of_o ourselves_o entire_o to_o god_n sect_n 12._o the_o ten_o commandment_n the_o order_n and_o reason_n thereof_o and_o analysis_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n show_v the_o part_n and_o duty_n as_o well_o as_o opposite_a vice_n and_o abuse_n thereby_o intimate_v or_o express_v of_o concupiscence_n and_o the_o several_a sort_n and_o root_n thereof_o original_a guile_n whence_o bud_n out_o all_o actual_a transgression_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o same_o according_a as_o find_v in_o the_o several_a passion_n and_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o such_o other_o respect_v distinguish_v with_o the_o object_n of_o the_o concupiscence_n as_o in_o the_o commandment_n express_v and_o how_o evil_a lust_n in_o the_o other_o commandment_n implicit_a here_o more_o express_o and_o full_o and_o full_o forbid_v the_o general_a duty_n and_o virtue_n hereby_o command_v where_o in_o the_o general_a inclination_n to_o justice_n and_o contentedness_n in_o a_o sort_n a_o sort_n as_o it_o be_v all_o or_o the_o chief_a of_o all_o virtue_n may_v be_v see_v 1._o what_o be_v the_o ten_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o cover_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n nor_o his_o servant_n nor_o his_o maid_n nor_o his_o ox_n nor_o his_o ass_n nor_o anything_o that_o be_v he_o 2._o what_o the_o order_n of_o it_o the_o last_o make_v this_o addition_n to_o the_o rest_n even_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a not_o in_o thought_n to_o transgress_v and_o to_o kill_v the_o first_o motion_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o heart_n the_o cockatrice_n in_o the_o shell_n that_o the_o bud_a forth_o of_o original_a sin_n into_o actual_a may_v be_v smother_v atlea_v make_v conscience_n of_o the_o small_a offence_n cry_v sin_n may_v be_v avoid_v 3._o what_o manner_n of_o commandment_n a_o negative_a infer_v his_o opposite_a affirmative_a viz._n all_o evil_a and_o corrupt_a affection_n understand_v by_o concupiscence_n forbid_v and_o all_o good_a thought_n of_o mind_n and_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n cheerful_o to_o be_v entertain_v and_o hereby_o command_v 4._o what_o the_o negative_a part_n the_o prohibition_n to_o show_v god_n hate_n of_o they_o and_o of_o all_o evil_a affection_n both_o in_o the_o 1._o original_a guilt_n hereditary_a corruption_n of_o nature_n especial_o bud_v out_o towards_o actual_a transgression_n 2._o actual_a evil_a thought_n and_o fantasy_n evil_n motion_n passion_n and_o perturbation_n of_o the_o mind_n evil_a consent_n to_o the_o say_a motion_n etc._n etc._n and_o desire_v as_o it_o be_v to_o effect_v the_o same_o or_o wish_v it_o do_v which_o be_v plain_a concupiscence_n in_o the_o full_a growth_n 5._o what_o the_o affirmative_a part_n the_o hate_n of_o that_o original_a guilt_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o god_n hate_v command_v and_o thereby_o with_o the_o root_n out_o of_o that_o evil_a of_o thought_n fantasy_n and_o motion_n or_o passion_n and_o perturbation_n of_o mind_n a_o holy_a entertainment_n of_o
good_a thought_n and_o cogitation_n good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o truth_n good_a resolution_n to_o follow_v the_o good_a and_o truth_n choose_v and_o allow_v in_o heart_n 6._o how_o the_o part_n opposite_a scene_n oppose_v 1._o as_o the_o cherish_n original_a guilt_n into_o actual_a concupiscence_n opposite_a to_o the_o hate_v and_o root_n out_o of_o the_o same_o and_o that_o natural_a inclination_n to_o the_o guilt_n or_o hereditary_a corruption_n opposite_a to_o the_o inclination_n to_o justice_n and_o god_n love_n in_o the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n 2._o actual_a evil_a thought_n opposite_a to_o good_a evil_n motion_n opposite_a to_o good_a motion_n etc._n etc._n evil_a consent_n opposite_a to_o good_a resolution_n etc._n etc._n 7._o what_o sort_n of_o concupiscence_n i._o the_o habitual_a and_o hereditary_a 1._o cleave_v to_o our_o nature_n derive_v from_o adam_n which_o be_v call_v original_a sin_n 2._o confirm_a by_o perpetrate_v actual_a and_o many_o offence_n ii_o actual_a the_o bud_n of_o that_o original_n as_o proceed_v from_o the_o same_o and_o more_o confirm_v it_o so_o either_o produce_v and_o confirm_v other_o daughter_n and_o mother_n either_o to_o other_o and_o spread_v so_o large_o all_o sin_n and_o vice_n seem_v branch_n of_o the_o same_o 8._o what_o opposite_a to_o it_o original_a righteousness_n lose_v in_o adam_n renew_v and_o restore_v by_o christ_n in_o some_o measure_n and_o degree_n of_o grace_n here_o in_o full_a measure_n hereafter_o in_o glory_n the_o opposition_n of_o which_o grace_n or_o renew_v righteousness_n here_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o that_o guilt_n be_v that_o continual_a combat_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o evil_a affection_n to_o the_o spirit_n and_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v and_o till_o full_o reform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n 9_o whence_o come_v actual_a concupiscence_n 1._o from_o that_o original_a guilt_n as_o the_o fountain_n or_o root_n suffer_v to_o bud_n and_o grow_v in_o we_o 2._o from_o other_o accident_n as_o occasion_n of_o bring_v it_o into_o action_n or_o add_v fuel_n to_o the_o flame_n as_o from_o the_o 1._o motion_n and_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n lewd_a man_n and_o his_o instrument_n our_o own_o intemperance_n 2._o sense_n infect_v with_o sin_n 3._o phantasie_n mind_n and_o memory_n etc._n etc._n corrupt_a by_o lewd_a object_n 10._o how_o shall_v we_o then_o avoid_v it_o by_o take_v heed_n to_o our_o way_n and_o careful_o observe_v our_o evil_a inclination_n to_o reduce_v and_o regulate_v they_o after_o god_n will_v and_o commandment_n more_o especial_o in_o our_o 1._o walk_v with_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o holy_a meditation_n 2._o go_v from_o the_o company_n of_o the_o world_n by_o retire_v and_o secret_a examination_n of_o our_o heart_n way_n and_o sense_n psal._n 4._o 3._o armour_n of_o god_n to_o resist_v the_o evil_a one_o eph._n 5._o 6._o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 10._o 5._o 11._o what_o be_v the_o degree_n hereof_o as_o they_o be_v either_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d forego_v passion_n or_o as_o some_o speak_v unformed_a concupilcence_n go_v before_o the_o act_n of_o reason_n as_o in_o 1._o wanton_n dream_n 2._o unclean_a thought_n 3._o malicious_n dream_n of_o hatred_n etc._n etc._n 4._o mind_n withdraw_v or_o heart_n affect_v by_o sudden_a delight_n passion_n or_o bait_v by_o the_o sense_n fantasy_n memory_n or_o other_o seduce_a occasion_n present_v 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d full_a passion_n or_o form_v concupiscence_n and_o act_n of_o unreasonable_a reason_n in_o deliberate_a desire_n and_o consent_n of_o will_n that_o be_v either_o 1._o roll_v in_o the_o mind_n with_o approbation_n 2._o take_a delight_n in_o by_o that_o approbation_n though_o without_o consent_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o 3._o delight_v in_o even_o to_o consent_v of_o practice_n 4._o desire_a to_o be_v put_v in_o practice_n and_o so_o the_o very_a actual_a breach_n of_o other_o commandment_n as_o of_o false_a testimony_n slander_n theft_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n 12._o how_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n else_o distinguish_v into_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o versation_n from_o some_o appear_a evil_n by_o anger_n fear_v hate_v and_o the_o like_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d desire_v of_o some_o appear_a good_a as_o proper_o this_o concupiscence_n who_o obliquity_n and_o defect_n against_o honesty_n good_a reason_n god_n will_v and_o depravation_n by_o evil_a judgement_n be_v the_o breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n for_o there_o may_v be_v a_o good_a and_o holy_a fear_n anger_n and_o hatred_n as_o of_o sin_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o god_n glory_n 13._o how_o evil_a concupiscence_n distinguish_v as_o immoderate_a into_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o object_n that_o be_v evil_a or_o evil_o desire_v as_o of_o 1._o pleasure_n or_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n carnal_a concupiscence_n 2._o profit_n lust_n of_o the_o eye_n covetous_a concupiscence_n 3._o honour_n pride_n of_o life_n and_o ambition_n or_o ambitious_a concupiscence_n 1_o john_n 2_o 15._o 14._o whence_o come_v the_o evil_a of_o they_o as_o they_o either_o 1._o proceed_v from_o a_o evil_a fountain_n as_o from_o original_a sin_n evil_a and_o deprave_a nature_n diabolical_a temptation_n intemperance_n or_o the_o like_a 2._o be_v motion_n to_o thing_n first_o horrible_a and_o evil_a in_o nature_n as_o murder_v theft_n adultery_n or_o other_o mischief_n second_o hurtful_a to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o iii_o against_o god_n and_o his_o holiness_n and_o honour_n though_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o out_o neighbour_n here_o especial_o remember_v 15._o which_o be_v they_o evil_n long_a after_o either_o house_n or_o field_n by_o covetousness_n wife_n by_o carnal_a concupiscence_n servant_z ox_n or_o ass_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o by_o any_o inordinate_a or_o carnal_a desire_n whether_o in_o heart_n long_v mind_n plot_v will_n devise_v or_o word_n and_o thought_n wish_v for_o it_o 16._o what_o then_o in_o general_a forbid_a here_o all_o suffer_v of_o sin_n to_o bud_n live_v grow_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o the_o soul_n harbour_v it_o the_o neighbour_n endanger_v to_o be_v damnify_v and_o god_n dishonour_v by_o it_o 17._o why_o so_o precise_o forbid_v as_o the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a because_o from_o the_o heart_n and_o from_o within_o proceed_v evil_a thought_n and_o so_o adultery_n theft_n fornication_n murder_n covetousness_n and_o all_o wickedness_n that_o defile_v a_o man_n mark_v 7._o 22._o as_o our_o saviour_n himself_o show_v and_o thereby_o the_o leprosy_n foulness_n and_o deformity_n of_o the_o same_o 18._o but_o be_v it_o not_o forbid_v in_o the_o other_o commandment_n it_o may_v be_v answer_v yes_o but_o withal_o to_o be_v note_v i._n how_o 1._o intimate_v there_o and_o more_o implicit_a in_o and_o with_o the_o act_n forbid_v 2._o more_o express_o and_o plain_o here_o as_o of_o set_a purpose_n to_o avoid_v all_o doubt_n and_o to_o assure_v and_o remember_v we_o of_o the_o same_o ii_o or_o else_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o bud_n here_o reprove_v all_o even_o the_o unformed_a lust_n and_o inordinate_a desire_n before_o full_a consent_n in_o the_o full_a growth_n and_o form_v in_o the_o will_n ready_a for_o the_o act_n with_o and_o in_o the_o act_n there_o forbid_v likewise_o 19_o what_o be_v then_o here_o command_v the_o virtue_n opposite_a to_o the_o former_a evil_a concupiscence_n and_o so_o as_o the_o root_n of_o they_o out_o the_o reformation_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o plant_v and_o cherish_v the_o grace_n opposite_a to_o the_o same_o as_o before_z remember_v see_v in_o 1._o not_o yield_v to_o sin_n and_o temptation_n of_o satan_n 2._o resist_v evil_a concupiscence_n covetousness_n and_o fleshly_a desire_n that_o fight_n against_o the_o soul_n 3._o entertain_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n bless_a spirit_n and_o 4._o foster_a and_o cherish_v the_o same_o by_o good_a thought_n and_o meditation_n godly_a and_o christian_a resolution_n 20._o how_o be_v this_o to_o be_v effect_v by_o take_v to_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n eph._n 5._o able_a to_o resist_v all_o the_o fiery_a temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o seek_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o grow_v up_o in_o faith_n unto_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o christ._n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o it_o 1._o a_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o fleshly_a member_n 2._o a_o regeneration_n or_o new_a birth_n unto_o righteousness_n 3._o a_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o god_n whence_o also_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n flow_v etc._n etc._n 22._o but_o this_o be_v beyond_o the_o law_n