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A16859 The Christians guide For his better, and more comfortable passage through the wildernesse of this troublesome world, vnto that promised rest in that heauenly Canaan, the kingdome of glory. Consisting of diuers holy meditations and prayers seruing to that purpose. Alliston, Joseph. 1614 (1614) STC 376.7; ESTC S115949 163,621 588

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he_o to_o be_v that_o which_o he_o have_v declare_v and_o reveal_v himself_o to_o be_v and_o bind_v himself_o by_o promise_n 3.17_o exod._n 34.6.7_o mal._n 3.17_o to_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v unto_o he_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v unto_o himself_o and_o upon_o who_o his_o delight_n be_v set_v yea_o it_o be_v to_o derogate_v from_o his_o glory_n see_v he_o will_v be_v glorify_v as_o well_o in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o 8.31_o pro._n 8.31_o as_o of_o his_o justice_n and_o severity_n towards_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a that_o know_v he_o not_o bless_a lord_n and_o gracious_a father_n thou_o know_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o heart_n 119.40_o psa_fw-la 119.40_o thou_o see_v with_o how_o many_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n i_o be_o compass_v about_o continual_o how_o many_o let_v and_o hindrance_n be_v cast_v before_o i_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n which_o lead_v unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n thou_o 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and_o cover_v with_o those_o precious_a robe_n of_o he_o and_o let_v i_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o true_a save_a faith_n apply_v unto_o myself_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n his_o righteousness_n his_o obedience_n and_o his_o full_a and_o perfect_a satisfaction_n be_v certain_o assure_v that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n belong_v unto_o i_o and_o let_v the_o knowledge_n and_o full_a persuasion_n hereof_o cause_v i_o to_o rejoice_v yea_o to_o glory_n in_o thou_o and_o in_o this_o wonderful_a and_o unspeakable_a mercy_n of_o thou_o towards_o i_o even_o with_o that_o joy_n of_o thy_o spirit_n which_o be_v most_o glorious_a 1.8_o glorious_a 1_o pet._n 1.8_o and_o fill_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n with_o that_o peace_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n and_o with_o all_o let_v it_o stir_v i_o up_o continual_o to_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v thou_o and_o to_o approve_v myself_o and_o all_o my_o action_n unto_o thou_o die_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o labour_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o all_o filthiness_n both_o of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o to_o grow_v up_o to_o full_a holiness_n 1_o holiness_n 2_o cor._n 7_o 1_o in_o thy_o fear_n that_o thus_o i_o may_v have_v good_a evidence_n that_o i_o be_o thou_o that_o thou_o have_v wrought_v thy_o gracious_a work_n in_o i_o and_o will_v perfect_v it_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o till_o thou_o bring_v i_o unto_o that_o glory_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o i_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o spirit_n be_v all_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n the_o godly_a man_n be_v always_o bless_a never_o miserable_a the_o godly_a can_v but_o be_v always_o bless_v 5.17_o bless_v job._n 5.17_o yea_o then_o when_o he_o seem_v to_o be_v most_o miserable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o sense_n and_o carnal_a reason_n for_o when_o he_o be_v at_o the_o worst_a he_o have_v those_o thing_n which_o he_o will_v have_v be_v content_v with_o any_o 4.11_o any_o phil._n 4.11_o estate_n which_o the_o wise_a and_o gracious_a disposer_n of_o all_o thing_n see_v fit_a for_o he_o yea_o he_o can_v have_v better_a thing_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o present_a estate_n in_o this_o life_n than_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v and_o enjoy_v even_o then_o when_o he_o be_v lade_v and_o oppress_v with_o many_o misery_n be_v he_o humble_v through_o affliction_n this_o be_v that_o which_o he_o will_v have_v 10_o have_v jer._n 10.24_o james_n 1.2_o 10_o he_o have_v rather_o be_v continual_o under_o the_o cross_n then_o destitute_a of_o those_o excellent_a grace_n of_o 5.3_o of_o rom._n 5.3_o patience_n &_o humility_n 12.26_o humility_n mat._n 11.29_o joh._n 12.26_o without_o which_o he_o can_v be_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n nor_o approve_v of_o god_n 119.13.5_o god_n psal_n 4.6_o &_o 119.13.5_o of_o who_o above_o all_o thing_n he_o desire_v to_o be_v accept_v and_o favour_v be_v he_o poor_a he_o be_v well_o content_v therewith_o see_v he_o be_v large_o recompense_v with_o the_o great_a supply_n of_o those_o better_a riches_n 4.19_o riches_n phil._n 4.19_o those_o heavenly_a treasure_n both_o of_o grace_n and_o glory_n he_o will_v not_o change_v his_o portion_n with_o the_o great_a and_o rich_a monarch_n in_o the_o world_n that_o abound_v in_o worldly_a wealth_n 4.6.7_o wealth_n psal_n 4.6.7_o and_o want_v those_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a treasure_n which_o he_o enjoy_v and_o which_o shall_v never_o be_v take_v from_o he_o whereas_o the_o
they_o any_o long_o 17.9_o jere._n 17.9_o 8.4_o john_n 8.4_o let_v they_o know_v what_o they_o be_v and_o who_o they_o be_v and_o let_v they_o as_o they_o have_v cause_n fear_v and_o tremble_v while_o they_o think_v of_o it_o and_o labour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o dispossess_v that_o evil_a spirit_n that_o heretofore_o have_v have_v the_o rule_n &_o sway_v over_o they_o and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o to_o have_v the_o holy_a &_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v and_o abide_v in_o they_o crucify_a and_o mortify_v their_o wicked_a and_o corrupt_a nature_n quicken_a they_o unto_o a_o spiritual_a life_n and_o lead_v they_o forward_o continual_o to_o the_o constant_a and_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n require_v of_o they_o that_o hereby_o they_o may_v have_v the_o lord_n seal_v set_v upon_o they_o 8.14_o rom._n 8.14_o and_o be_v mark_v out_o for_o the_o redeem_v of_o christ_n jesus_n those_o who_o he_o have_v buy_v from_o this_o world_n and_o satan_n to_o live_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n for_o ever_o gracious_a lord_n as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o of_o thy_o free_a and_o undeserued_a grace_n to_o redeem_v i_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n my_o saviour_n &_o to_o unite_v i_o to_o he_o by_o a_o true_a save_v and_o justify_v faith_n apprehend_v and_o lay_v hold_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o absolute_a satisfaction_n for_o my_o full_a reconciliation_n unto_o thou_o so_o vouchsafe_v also_o in_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o for_o thy_o promise_n and_o covenant_n sake_n 36.26.27_o jer._n 32.40_o ezek._n 36.26.27_o make_v with_o i_o in_o that_o belove_a one_o to_o endue_v i_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n unto_o true_a sanctification_n and_o holiness_n both_o of_o heart_n of_o life_n and_o of_o conversation_n pour_v out_o those_o clean_a water_n upon_o my_o soul_n which_o may_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o all_o iniquity_n let_v i_o find_v the_o flesh_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o crucify_a in_o i_o with_o the_o sinful_a lust_n and_o affection_n thereof_o and_o let_v i_o feel_v the_o spirit_n powerful_a and_o effectual_a in_o i_o yea_o mighty_o prevail_a within_o i_o to_o the_o mortify_n and_o abolish_n of_o the_o old_a man_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o the_o subdue_a of_o every_o corruption_n especial_o those_o which_o heretofore_o have_v be_v the_o strong_a in_o i_o and_o have_v the_o great_a hand_n over_o i_o as_o also_o to_o the_o quicken_a and_o increase_v of_o every_o save_a grace_n in_o i_o faith_n love_n hope_v joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n meekness_n sobriety_n temperance_n patience_n godliness_n and_o the_o rest_n that_o so_o not_o only_a live_n but_o also_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n yea_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o thy_o christ_n rule_v and_o reign_v in_o i_o i_o may_v be_v more_o assure_v daily_o upon_o good_a evidence_n that_o i_o be_o not_o of_o the_o world_n nor_o of_o satan_n but_o that_o i_o be_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n redeem_v by_o his_o precious_a blood_n shed_v for_o i_o that_o i_o be_o he_o and_o he_o be_v i_o 14.2.3_o cant._n 2.16_o joh._n 17._o ver_fw-la 10.23_o 24._o ephes_n 2.6_o &_o 4.10_o joh._n 14.2.3_o and_o that_o together_o with_o he_o after_o a_o while_n i_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o unto_o those_o heavenly_a place_n into_o which_o he_o be_v already_o ascend_v and_o where_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v that_o bless_a fellowship_n and_o communion_n of_o thou_o the_o everliving_a god_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n laud_v and_o praise_v thou_o incessant_o with_o all_o thy_o choose_a saint_n and_o elect_a angel_n for_o evermore_o and_o that_o only_a through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o bless_a saviour_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n and_o thy_o gracious_a spirit_n three_o distinct_a person_n but_o one_o most_o wise_a use_v glorious_a god_n be_v ascribe_v as_o due_a be_v all_o honour_n might_n and_o majesty_n dignity_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n hypocrisy_n the_o vanity_n and_o danger_n of_o it_o how_o great_a be_v the_o folly_n of_o those_o that_o choose_v rather_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o hypocrisy_n then_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n to_o seem_v to_o be_v holy_a then_o to_o be_v so_o indeed_o they_o please_v not_o god_n yea_o rather_o they_o be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o he_o 5.6_o psal_n 5.6_o his_o soul_n loathe_v they_o because_o they_o make_v the_o outward_a badge_n and_o cognizance_n of_o his_o child_n a_o cloak_n of_o their_o impiety_n and_o wickedness_n they_o want_v that_o which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o a_o christian_a true_a spiritual_a comfort_n and_o constant_a and_o heavenly_a joy_n 20.5_o job_n 20.5_o they_o lose_v that_o bless_a reward_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o they_o and_o they_o only_o that_o walk_n in_o uprightness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n before_o he_o 10.9_o gen._n 17.1_o prou._n 10.9_o and_o that_o vizard_n which_o through_o vanity_n they_o have_v put_v upon_o they_o to_o delude_v the_o world_n withal_o shall_v at_o length_n be_v pluck_v off_o from_o their_o face_n to_o their_o shame_n and_o perpetual_a reproach_n and_o infamy_n for_o that_o which_o be_v feign_v and_o counterfeit_a can_v stand_v long_o 21.19_o mat._n 21.19_o and_o it_o be_v a_o true_a say_n he_o that_o begin_v religion_n in_o hypocrisy_n end_v in_o apostasy_n o_o bless_a lord_n let_v my_o heart_n be_v always_o upright_o before_o thou_o let_v it_o be_v my_o desire_n ever_o rather_o to_o be_v more_o than_o i_o seem_v to_o be_v then_o to_o seem_v to_o be_v that_o which_o i_o be_o not_o for_o alas_o what_o will_v it_o avail_v i_o to_o dissemble_v before_o thou_o my_o god_n who_o be_v of_o so_o clear_a eye_n that_o nothing_o can_v be_v cover_v or_o hide_v from_o thou_o 26.6_o job._n 26.6_o who_o be_v the_o seer_n and_o the_o searcher_n of_o the_o very_a heart_n and_o reins_n 15.11_o heb._n 4.13_o pro._n 15.11_o and_o discerne_v the_o secret_a thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n yea_o long_o before_o they_o be_v o_o far_o be_v it_o from_o i_o to_o turn_v aside_o into_o crooked_a way_n with_o those_o that_o be_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n 125.5_o psal_n 125.5_o 23.27_o job._n 15.34_o &_o 27.8_o matth._n 24.51_o &_o 23.27_o who_o thou_o hate_v and_o to_o who_o thou_o have_v threaten_v endless_a and_o everlasting_a destruction_n and_o confusion_n without_o recovery_n but_o let_v it_o be_v my_o continual_a care_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n all_o my_o day_n and_o to_o walk_v continual_o as_o in_o thy_o presence_n seek_v to_o please_v thou_o and_o to_o increase_v more_o and_o more_o in_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n that_o so_o my_o whole_a course_n may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o i_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o spirit_n here_o 15.11_o job._n 8.21_o &_o 15.11_o those_o sweet_a and_o heavenly_a refresh_n which_o the_o hypocrite_n may_v talk_v of_o but_o never_o sound_o taste_v of_o and_o be_v crown_v with_o glory_n hereafter_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n for_o evermore_o amen_n god_n bear_v with_o the_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n of_o his_o child_n parent_n delight_n in_o their_o child_n not_o only_a when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o man_n estate_n but_o also_o when_o they_o begin_v first_o to_o creep_v on_o the_o ground_n and_o to_o speak_v some_o few_o word_n in_o a_o imperfect_a manner_n and_o will_v god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n despise_v the_o poor_a endeavour_n of_o his_o weak_a and_o little_a one_o 119.5_o psal_n 119.5_o who_o cry_v unto_o he_o continual_o for_o strength_n and_o ability_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o require_v of_o they_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o and_o grieve_v yea_o mourn_v incessant_o that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o walk_v with_o more_o steadfastness_n and_o sincerity_n in_o his_o way_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o once_o to_o think_v or_o imagine_v this_o for_o what_o be_v this_o else_o then_o to_o make_v the_o lord_n less_o pitiful_a 145.8_o psal_n 86_o 15_o and_o 145.8_o less_o tender_o affect_v and_o compassionate_a towards_o he_o then_o earthly_a parent_n be_v unto_o they_o the_o very_a thought_n whereof_o be_v no_o small_a sin_n but_o exceed_v displease_v unto_o he_o who_o love_n towards_o his_o child_n do_v infinite_o surpass_v and_o exceed_v the_o natural_a affection_n of_o any_o parent_n whatsoever_o 27.10_o psal_n 27.10_o even_o as_o far_o as_o the_o heaven_n exceed_v the_o earth_n 103.11.13_o psal_n 103.11.13_o their_o love_n be_v but_o a_o shadow_n of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o he_o in_o a_o infinite_a and_o unspeakable_a manner_n yea_o what_o be_v it_o else_o then_o to_o call_v his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n into_o question_n and_o to_o deny_v
be_v there_o between_o a_o carnal_a and_o natural_a man_n and_o he_o that_o be_v spiritual_a and_o true_o regenerate_v how_o opposite_a and_o contrary_n be_v they_o in_o their_o thought_n desire_n inclination_n project_n purpose_n and_o practice_n in_o brief_a in_o the_o whole_a course_n and_o carriage_n of_o their_o life_n it_o be_v wonderful_a to_o observe_v and_o see_v how_o exceed_o they_o differ_v what_o a_o marvelous_a contrariety_n there_o be_v between_o they_o the_o natural_a man_n do_v always_o eye_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v visible_a and_o temporal_a the_o spiritual_a 11.1.27_o 2_o cor._n 4.18_o heb._n 11.1.27_o those_o thing_n especial_o which_o be_v invisible_a and_o eternal_a the_o natural_a man_n do_v delight_n altogether_o in_o the_o creature_n and_o in_o fulfil_v the_o wicked_a lust_n and_o vain_a desire_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n 19.9_o mat._n 24.38_o 1_o pet._n 4.4_o gen._n 19.9_o and_o therefore_o never_o grieve_v more_o than_o when_o he_o be_v most_o cross_v in_o those_o course_n which_o he_o so_o much_o affect_v 30.6_o psal_n 33.21_o psal_n 37.4_o and_o 95.1_o 1_o sam._n 30.6_o but_o the_o spiritual_a man_n chief_a delight_n be_v in_o the_o creator_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o in_o feed_v his_o soul_n with_o good_a thought_n 1.3.6_o 1_o pet._n 1.3.6_o bless_a hope_n holy_a desire_n and_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n 119.97_o psa_fw-la 119.97_o with_o which_o he_o can_v never_o be_v satiate_v whereas_o for_o all_o earthly_a vanity_n he_o have_v a_o great_a distaste_n 6.14_o gal._n 6.14_o and_o a_o base_a esteem_n of_o they_o or_o at_o least_o he_o look_v over_o they_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o holy_a disdain_n he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o affect_v they_o but_o that_o he_o do_v earnest_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o restrain_v his_o mind_n from_o the_o sinful_a and_o inordinate_a love_n of_o they_o and_o never_o think_v himself_o better_a at_o ease_n then_o when_o he_o can_v most_o wean_v 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worship_n and_o service_n assure_o persuade_v himself_o that_o herein_o and_o in_o nothing_o else_o consist_v true_a felicity_n and_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o wise_o make_v it_o his_o chief_a treasure_n that_o which_o he_o esteem_v far_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n the_o natural_a man_n seek_v for_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n only_o in_o sensible_a and_o external_a thing_n the_o spiritual_a 37.4_o eccl._n 11.9_o luk._n 12.9.29_o &_o 16.19_o psal_n 4.6.7_o &_o 37.4_o in_o the_o inward_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n which_o be_v a_o great_a joy_n and_o refresh_n unto_o he_o then_o all_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o yea_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o world_n be_v bitterness_n to_o he_o in_o comparison_n of_o this_o 2.21_o phil._n 2.21_o the_o natural_a man_n seek_v his_o own_o private_a good_a that_o which_o may_v be_v most_o for_o thou_o advancement_n of_o his_o outward_a state_n in_o the_o world_n his_o own_o 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then_o that_o his_o weak_a brother_n shall_v be_v displease_v or_o offend_v at_o he_o he_o be_v very_o wise_a and_o wary_a this_o way_n so_o far_o be_v he_o from_o delight_v to_o grieve_v or_o provoke_v other_o that_o he_o be_v much_o grieve_a when_o he_o see_v that_o other_o take_v occasion_n where_o there_o be_v none_o give_v to_o be_v grieve_v and_o displease_v with_o he_o or_o by_o mean_n of_o he_o and_o seek_v present_o in_o a_o love_a affection_n towards_o they_o to_o heal_v that_o wound_n and_o to_o salve_v that_o sore_n which_o they_o have_v rather_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o then_o take_v from_o he_o the_o natural_a man_n do_v scarce_o love_v his_o best_a friend_n except_o it_o be_v carnal_o &_o in_o worldly_a respect_n 62.4_o psal_n 41.6.9_o &_o
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and_o rejoice_v over_o i_o thy_o poor_a creature_n to_o do_v i_o good_a all_o my_o day_n the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n 15.10_o luk._n 15.10_o those_o glorious_a attendant_n of_o thou_o may_v rejoice_v and_o sing_v to_o see_v thy_o name_n glorify_v by_o i_o and_o at_o length_n may_v translate_v i_o into_o that_o bless_a kingdom_n of_o thou_o there_o to_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o and_o with_o all_o thy_o elect_a and_o holy_a one_o in_o fullness_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n for_o evermore_o and_o that_o only_a through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n my_o saviour_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o spirit_n be_v bless_v and_o praise_v both_o now_o and_o always_o amen_n another_o most_o
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of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n whereby_o i_o may_v be_v fit_v and_o enable_v in_o some_o sort_n to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o thou_o to_o who_o i_o desire_v whole_o to_o devote_v myself_o and_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o i_o how_o to_o overcome_v the_o world_n he_o that_o will_v overcome_v this_o world_n must_v first_o overcome_v himself_o bring_v his_o sensual_a appetite_n and_o desire_n in_o subjection_n unto_o his_o reason_n and_o his_o reason_n unto_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n if_o he_o can_v do_v this_o once_o the_o victory_n and_o conquest_n will_v be_v easy_a otherwise_o impossible_a herein_o lie_v the_o valour_n and_o fortitude_n of_o a_o christian_n o_o most_o mighty_a lord_n god_n the_o god_n of_o my_o strength_n without_o who_o i_o can_v do_v nothing_o in_o who_o and_o through_o who_o all_o thing_n strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o effectual_a power_n that_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o subdue_v the_o corruption_n of_o my_o sinful_a and_o rebellious_a nature_n 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they_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o no_o wise_a think_v it_o burdensome_a unto_o they_o as_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a man_n do_v o_o my_o god_n forgive_v i_o that_o i_o have_v have_v no_o more_o care_n of_o this_o duty_n heretofore_o and_o teach_v i_o to_o be_v more_o mindful_a of_o it_o hereafter_o as_o thou_o have_v appoint_v this_o day_n to_o be_v whole_o bestow_v upon_o thou_o and_o thy_o service_n so_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o guide_v i_o therein_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o spirit_n that_o it_o may_v be_v my_o delight_n to_o consecrate_v it_o as_o 58.13_o as_o isa_n 58.13_o glorious_a unto_o thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o by_o any_o mean_n pollute_v it_o by_o do_v my_o own_o way_n nor_o seek_v my_o own_o will_n no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o speak_v a_o vain_a word_n but_o let_v i_o give_v myself_o therein_o whole_o to_o the_o duty_n 16.1.2_o duty_n act._n 16.13_o psal_n 122._o nehe._n 8.8_o act._n 17.11_o psal_n 92.1_o &_o 145.5_o mal._n 3.16_o 1_o cor._n 16.1.2_o which_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o both_o public_a and_o private_a as_o hear_v thy_o word_n preach_v with_o all_o reverence_n and_o careful_a attention_n read_v the_o same_o prayer_n meditation_n and_o godly_a conference_n &_o whatsoever_o else_o whereby_o i_o may_v be_v further_v or_o a_o mean_n to_o further_o or_o help_v forward_z other_o in_o the_o way_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n that_o thus_o be_v obedient_a unto_o thy_o commandment_n unto_o which_o i_o be_o tie_v by_o so_o many_o bond_n thy_o blessing_n may_v be_v upon_o i_o thy_o spirit_n may_v dwell_v with_o i_o i_o may_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o be_v build_v up_o in_o save_v knowledge_n and_o true_a holiness_n i_o may_v grow_v strong_a in_o thy_o fear_n find_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o weaken_a in_o i_o and_o after_o that_o i_o have_v at_o thy_o appoint_a time_n endeavour_v to_o keep_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a sabbath_n here_o on_o earth_n i_o may_v hereafter_o keep_v 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dangerous_a path_n give_v i_o eye_n to_o discern_v of_o the_o true_a good_a that_o whereunto_o i_o be_v create_v and_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v whole_o set_v upon_o the_o same_o let_v i_o not_o be_v lead_v as_o the_o bruit_n beast_n be_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v sensible_a and_o carnal_a but_o as_o in_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n thou_o have_v stamp_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o i_o and_o set_v my_o face_n to_o thee-ward_n so_o lord_n let_v i_o always_o be_v look_v up_o unto_o thou_o and_o meditate_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a 119.148_o psal_n 119.148_o that_o so_o after_o a_o few_o day_n spend_v here_o below_o on_o this_o sinful_a earth_n in_o these_o earthly_a cottage_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o misery_n and_o vanity_n i_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o above_o in_o those_o celestial_a mansion_n and_o enjoy_v that_o glory_n and_o happiness_n which_o be_v endless_a and_o unspeakable_a and_o that_o only_a through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n who_o have_v purchase_v so_o great_a thing_n for_o i_o &_o to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o gracious_a spirit_n be_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n the_o end_n of_o the_o preface_n election_n why_o the_o lord_n have_v elect_v we_o unto_o life_n and_o suffer_v other_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n unto_o death_n and_o everlasting_a perdition_n there_o can_v no_o reason_n be_v give_v but_o only_o this_o that_o it_o be_v his_o own_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 1.18_o rom._n 9.11_o &_o 11.5_o gal._n 4.9_o 2_o tim._n 1.9_o ephes_n 1.5_o jam._n 1.18_o it_o be_v so_o because_o it_o please_v he_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o oh_o then_o how_o infinite_o be_v the_o lord_n choose_v bind_v unto_o he_o in_o that_o he_o have_v take_v they_o unto_o himself_o and_o let_v go_v thousand_o of_o other_o who_o deserve_v this_o favour_n at_o his_o hand_n as_o much_o as_o they_o do_v how_o shall_v their_o heart_n be_v 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and_o fruitful_a in_o all_o those_o good_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o i_o to_o walk_v in_o grant_v this_o i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n and_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n my_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n in_o who_o thou_o imbrace_v i_o from_o everlasting_a with_o so_o great_a love_n and_o fatherly_a compassion_n and_o to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o that_o good_a spirit_n of_o thou_o which_o have_v seal_v the_o assurance_n hereof_o unto_o i_o be_v ascribe_v as_o due_a be_v all_o honour_n 1.22_o 2_o cor._n 1.22_o glory_n praise_n majesty_n &_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n those_o that_o be_v elect_v unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n be_v elect_v also_o unto_o the_o mean_n whereby_o to_o attain_v unto_o the_o same_o if_o god_n have_v ordain_v i_o unto_o life_n say_v the_o careless_a and_o secure_a wretch_n i_o shall_v be_v save_v do_v i_o what_o i_o will_v or_o live_v i_o how_o i_o listen_v and_o if_o otherwise_o i_o 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have_v no_o other_o to_o be_v the_o maker_n and_o builder_n of_o it_o then_o god_n himself_o 38._o job_n 38._o and_o yet_o thou_o never_o for_o seldom_o look_v upon_o it_o with_o a_o holy_a admiration_n thou_o be_v never_o move_v with_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o it_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o great_a and_o wondrous_a work_n of_o god_n therein_o and_o to_o magnify_v the_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n o_o the_o blindness_n and_o senselessness_n nay_o 92.5.6_o psal_n 92.5.6_o brutishnes_n of_o man_n lord_n do_v thou_o raise_v up_o my_o thought_n to_o the_o due_a meditation_n of_o thy_o unspeakable_a wisdom_n power_n goodness_n &_o mercy_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v create_v and_o make_v for_o thy_o own_o glory_n and_o for_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o man_n even_o those_o wonder_n of_o thou_o in_o the_o heaven_n the_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o place_n 1.20_o psal_n 107.12.24_o rom._n 1.20_o let_v i_o in_o they_o see_v the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o 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