thereof_o but_o the_o other_o have_v only_o some_o slight_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o some_o pretence_n only_o to_o his_o favour_n and_o bounty_n or_o have_v only_o this_o hope_n that_o if_o he_o come_v first_o possible_o he_o may_v provaile_v neither_o have_v he_o any_o friend_n on_o which_o he_o dare_v rely_v to_o negotiate_v and_o meditate_v for_o he_o therefore_o he_o post_v night_n and_o day_n storm_n and_o fret_v at_o every_o obstacle_n quarrel_n and_o fight_v with_o every_o shadow_n of_o opposition_n and_o allow_v himself_o no_o refreshment_n 〈◊〉_d ease_n because_o his_o suspicion_n and_o jealousy_n chafe_v and_o chase_v hiâ—_n in_o this_o ease_n we_o may_v certain_o resolve_v he_o who_o make_v most_o haâ—â—_n have_v the_o lesser_a hope_n and_o his_o haste_n be_v less_o who_o hope_n 〈◊〉_d great_a and_o sure_a for_o he_o that_o have_v a_o promise_n from_o a_o man_n â—â—_o power_n and_o faithfulness_n whereof_o also_o he_o have_v a_o undouble_a assurance_n be_v not_o too_o 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of_o our_o hand_n and_o satisfy_v we_o early_o with_o thy_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a in_o thy_o salvation_n give_v we_o such_o a_o proportion_n of_o temporalty_n as_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o our_o disposition_n and_o ability_n but_o they_o be_v no_o temptation_n and_o provocation_n to_o sin_n and_o let_v the_o blessing_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n descend_v plentiful_o upon_o we_o thy_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o and_o flourish_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o regulate_v and_o direct_v all_o our_o action_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n restrain_v all_o our_o passion_n and_o inordinate_a affection_n and_o bring_v they_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o grace_n bless_v and_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o we_o may_v improve_v they_o to_o thy_o honour_n and_o our_o own_o everlasting_a advantage_n that_o we_o press_v forward_o to_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o 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unto_o we_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o which_o holy_a bless_a and_o undivided_a trinity_n be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n blessing_n praise_n and_o worship_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n jacobs_n piety_n heb._n 11.21_o by_o faith_n jacob_n when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a bless_a both_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n and_o worship_v lean_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n omne_fw-la bonum_fw-la est_fw-la svi_fw-la diffusivum_fw-la goodness_n be_v communicative_a of_o itself_o and_o a_o very_a heathen_a can_v resolve_v we_o that_o nullius_fw-la boni_fw-la sine_fw-la socio_fw-la jucunda_fw-la est_fw-la possessio_fw-la there_o iâ—_n no_o content_n in_o the_o possession_n of_o any_o goodness_n unless_o we_o have_v a_o partner_n with_o we_o and_o every_o good_a man_n be_v of_o that_o temper_n and_o disposition_n that_o he_o free_o communicate_v what_o he_o have_v receive_v if_o god_n bless_v he_o he_o be_v willing_a other_o shall_v have_v some_o part_n or_o profit_n with_o he_o and_o what_o he_o free_o receive_v he_o free_o give_v as_o for_o example_n if_o god_n have_v bestow_v a_o talon_n of_o knowledge_n learning_n wealth_n and_o authority_n on_o any_o good_a man_n he_o will_v employ_v it_o teach_v other_o with_o his_o learning_n enflruct_v with_o knowledge_n supply_v with_o his_o wealth_n relieve_v and_o protect_v by_o his_o authority_n or_o if_o he_o do_v not_o he_o cease_v to_o be_v a_o good_a man_n and_o these_o advantage_n cease_v to_o be_v good_a thing_n and_o blessing_n to_o he_o abraham_n receive_v a_o blessing_n from_o god_n he_o bequeath_v this_o to_o isanc_n isaac_n leave_v it_o to_o jacob_n and_o jacob_n impart_v it_o to_o the_o twelve_o tribe_n all_o these_o holy_a patriarch_n succeed_v one_o another_o in_o the_o blessing_n here_o be_v personal_a succession_n both_o in_o the_o place_n and_o the_o faith_n they_o lineal_o descend_v and_o succeed_v one_o another_o both_o in_o the_o chair_n as_o former_o the_o elder_a father_n still_o bless_v the_o follow_v and_o in_o the_o donative_n of_o the_o blessing_n and_o in_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n religion_n it_o seem_v than_o be_v heredetary_n and_o these_o patriarch_n come_v to_o the_o blessing_n by_o descent_n and_o the_o legitimate_a child_n be_v the_o heir_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o therefore_o as_o by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_v jacob_n and_o esan_n so_o by_o faith_n jacob_n bless_v both_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n by_o faith_n jacob_n when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a etc._n etc._n the_o first_o part._n this_o benediction_n be_v the_o same_o which_o isaac_n before_o impart_v to_o jacob_n it_o be_v paternal_a sacerdotal_a and_o prophetical_a the_o subject_n of_o it_o be_v the_o son_n of_o joseph_n but_o with_o this_o difference_n the_o whole_a blessing_n be_v enstate_v on_o jacob_n by_o isaac_n whereas_o jacob_n divide_v it_o to_o judah_n lovy_n and_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n reuben_n indeed_o be_v his_o elder_a son_n the_o beginning_n of_o his_o strength_n the_o excellency_n of_o dignity_n and_o power_n and_o so_o in_o a_o ordinary_a course_n it_o belong_v to_o he_o but_o he_o forfeit_v his_o birthright_n by_o desil_v his_o father_n bed_n and_o so_o his_o dignity_n be_v go_v gen._n 49.3.4_o and_o so_o the_o jus_o regni_n the_o kingly_a dominion_n and_o sovereignty_n over_o his_o brethren_n be_v settle_v on_o judah_n the_o honour_n and_o office_n of_o priesthood_n be_v collate_v on_o levis_n and_o the_o double_a portion_n be_v allot_v to_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n and_o the_o blessing_n on_o they_o be_v that_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v name_v on_o they_o and_o the_o name_n of_o his_o father_n abraham_n and_o isaac_n gen._n 48.16_o that_o be_v they_o shall_v be_v repute_v for_o his_o child_n for_o the_o grandchild_n of_o isaac_n and_o great_a grandchild_n of_o abraham_n and_o so_o the_o heir_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n and_o they_o
be_v not_o only_a baseness_n and_o covetousness_n but_o also_o profanity_n and_o irreligion_n and_o to_o detain_v alienate_v what_o god_n have_v proportion_v for_o public_a ministry_n sacrilege_n mal._n 3.8_o 4._o it_o be_v not_o only_o of_o the_o fat_a but_o of_o the_o firstling_n of_o 〈◊〉_d flock_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o life_n the_o prime_a year_n of_o our_o agâ—_n while_o vigour_n and_o strength_n be_v full_a be_v to_o be_v consecrate_a to_o aâ—â—_n employ_v in_o god_n service_n we_o be_v to_o sow_v our_o seed_n in_o thâ—_n morning_n to_o remember_v our_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o youâ—â—_n to_o bear_v his_o yoke_n from_o our_o childhood_n to_o go_v into_o his_o vineyard_n at_o the_o first_o hour_n and_o continue_v till_o the_o twelve_o to_o seâ—â—_n he_o early_o in_o the_o height_n and_o excellency_n of_o our_o day_n not_o 〈◊〉_d our_o decline_a dawn_a dotage_n the_o service_n of_o old_a age_n aâ—â—_n deathbed_n resolution_n and_o performance_n be_v lame_a sick_a sacrifice_n mal._n 1.8_o god_n will_v not_o be_v thus_o serve_v 3._o from_o god_n acceptation_n 1._o abel_n offer_v to_o god_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o for_o this_o he_o 〈◊〉_d famous_a to_o all_o generation_n god_n honour_v they_o who_o honoâ—â—â—_n he_o though_o the_o world_n deride_v and_o malign_v they_o yet_o he_o wâ—â—â—_n procure_v they_o a_o name_n and_o memory_n in_o his_o church_n though_o theâ—â—_n be_v for_o a_o while_n overcloud_v with_o a_o storm_n yet_o their_o righteousness_n shall_v appear_v as_o the_o sun_n at_o midday_n 2._o it_o be_v not_o the_o applause_n or_o admiration_n of_o man_n but_o goâ—â—_n testimony_n and_o approbation_n which_o will_v yield_v solid_a comfort_n anâ—_n content_a the_o good_a word_n of_o man_n be_v as_o uncertain_a as_o themselves_o its_o hosanna_n to_o day_n crucify_v to_o morrow_n but_o he_o who_o receive_v honour_n from_o god_n hold_v it_o for_o eternity_n his_o testimonial_a hâ—_n letter_n patent_n be_v never_o out_o of_o date_n vain_o and_o ambitious_o 〈◊〉_d covet_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n be_v pharisaical_a hypocrisy_n joh._n 5_o 4â—_n a_o touch_n of_o infidelity_n which_o when_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o counsel_n shall_v be_v discover_v will_v bring_v with_o it_o shame_n and_o confusion_n 〈◊〉_d face_n before_o god_n and_o his_o angel_n but_o that_o praise_n which_o be_v of_o god_n be_v a_o tend_v with_o honour_n glory_n immortality_n eternal_a lifeâ—_n observe_v saint_n paul_n exhortation_n phil._n 4.8_o and_o obey_v it_o and_o you_o shall_v obtain_v abel_n reward_n and_o honour_n god_n testimony_n for_o certain_o if_o we_o by_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n we_o shall_v find_v it_o if_o as_o abel_n we_o sacrifice_n and_o suffer_v for_o it_o do_v well_o and_o be_v persecute_v for_o it_o the_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v which_o speak_v better_a thing_n than_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n will_v consecrate_v and_o sanctify_v all_o our_o sacrifice_n service_n and_o suffering_n and_o make_v they_o accept_v for_o that_o sacrifice_n which_o jesus_n christ_n the_o first_o bear_v of_o every_o creature_n offer_v to_o god_n the_o father_n on_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o men._n neque_fw-la enem_n in_fw-la sacrificiis_fw-la quae_fw-la abel_n &_o cain_n primi_fw-la obtulerunt_fw-la munera_fw-la eorum_fw-la deus_fw-la sed_fw-la corda_fw-la iutuebatur_fw-la abel_n pacificus_fw-la &_o iustùs_fw-la dum_fw-la deo_fw-la sacrificat_fw-la innocenter_n docuit_fw-la &_o cateres_fw-la quando_fw-la ad_fw-la altar_n munus_fw-la offerunt_fw-la sâ—â—_n venire_fw-la cum_fw-la timore_fw-la dei_fw-la cum_fw-la simplici_fw-la cord_n cum_fw-la lege_fw-la justitia_fw-la cum_fw-la concerdiae_fw-la pace_fw-la cypr._n serm._n sext_n de_fw-fr orat._n domin_n 3d._o part_n which_o contain_v a_o prayer_n or_o meditation_n o_o eternal_a lord_n god_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n in_o hat_n light_n which_o be_v inaccessible_a yet_o admit_v thy_o sinful_a 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our_o sacrifice_n be_v live_v our_o service_n reasonable_a such_o as_o may_v advance_v thy_o glory_n and_o express_v our_o sincere_a repentance_n and_o holy_a faith_n we_o renounce_v all_o sufficiency_n in_o ourselves_o all_o merit_n in_o our_o work_n and_o have_v recourse_n to_o thy_o mercy_n and_o thy_o son_n merit_n for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o both_o we_o humble_o confess_v our_o person_n be_v burden_v with_o a_o infinite_a guilt_n which_o our_o wound_a spirit_n can_v of_o themselves_o sustain_v o_o holy_a jesuâ—_n who_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o bear_v all_o our_o iniquity_n disburden_v and_o clear_v we_o from_o the_o weight_n of_o our_o sin_n take_v we_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n bear_v our_o grief_n carry_v our_o sorrow_n that_o we_o sink_v not_o into_o perdition_n master_n save_v we_o else_o we_o perish_v son_n of_o god_n lanâ—s_v of_o god_n then_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n protect_v we_o from_o thy_o father_n wrath_n and_o reconcile_v we_o into_o his_o favour_n our_o nature_n be_v deep_o infect_v with_o a_o overspreading_a leprosy_n o_o thou_o the_o great_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n wash_v and_o cleanse_v the_o plague_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o thy_o blood_n and_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o that_o precious_a application_n cure_v all_o our_o distemper_n heal_v all_o our_o infirmity_n our_o sin_n be_v in_o number_n and_o quality_n above_o measure_n sinful_a o_o holy_a redeemer_n absolve_v we_o from_o they_o by_o the_o oblation_n of_o thy_o soul_n offer_v for_o sin_n expiate_v they_o with_o thy_o satisfaction_n kill_v they_o by_o thy_o death_n and_o let_v thy_o righteousness_n be_v unto_o we_o for_o a_o garment_n of_o salvation_n our_o service_n prayer_n and_o religious_a duty_n be_v defective_a and_o blemish_v o_o all-sufficient_a saviour_n by_o thy_o incense_n and_o intercession_n supply_v all_o their_o defect_n sanctify_v all_o their_o adherent_a corruption_n and_o present_v they_o as_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n to_o thy_o father_n suffer_v we_o not_o o_o omnipotent_o gracious_a and_o gracious_o omnipotent_a lord_n god_n when_o we_o be_v call_v as_o abel_n be_v to_o suffer_v for_o thou_o and_o for_o righteousness_n sake_n to_o fall_v away_o from_o the_o steadfastnesse_n of_o our_o faith_n strengthen_v we_o with_o all_o might_n by_o thy_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v with_o joyfulness_n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v our_o instructor_n and_o comforter_n that_o we_o never_o sacrifice_v to_o any_o strange_a god_n that_o we_o never_o swerve_v from_o the_o rule_n of_o piety_n and_o justice_n always_o obey_v thy_o will_n always_o submit_v to_o thy_o will_n the_o lord_n hear_v we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n the_o name_n of_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n defend_v we_o fend_v we_o help_v from_o his_o sanctuary_n and_o strengthen_v we_o out_o of_o zion_n remember_v all_o our_o offering_n and_o accept_v our_o 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all_o on_o thou_o enjoy_v all_o in_o thou_o refer_v all_o
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can_v lie_v he_o will_v superadde_a such_o be_v his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n certitudinem_fw-la subjecti_fw-la we_o shall_v be_v ascertain_v that_o they_o be_v his_o revelation_n if_o with_o humble_a heart_n devout_a prayer_n and_o sincere_a holy_a obedience_n we_o endeavour_v to_o know_v his_o will_n god_n will_v discover_v his_o will_n psal_n 25.9.10_o and_o 14._o joh._n 8.31.32_o joh._n 7.17_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o obsignation_n and_o knowledge_n a_o certainty_n of_o adherence_n as_o well_o as_o of_o evidence_n make_v we_o not_o only_o to_o believe_v but_o even_o to_o know_v and_o be_v as_o full_o assure_v that_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n as_o those_o which_o have_v hear_v it_o with_o their_o ear_n and_o which_o see_v it_o with_o their_o eye_n for_o as_o noah_n be_v secure_a that_o this_o warning_n be_v no_o satanical_a suggestion_n or_o illusion_n no_o private_a fancy_n or_o delusion_n of_o his_o own_o brain_n but_o a_o divine_a revelation_n so_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o the_o write_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n such_o splendour_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o light_n and_o appoint_v we_o such_o medium_n clear_a way_n and_o mean_n for_o the_o discovery_n and_o comprehension_n of_o that_o light_n as_o may_v make_v they_o appear_v to_o all_o not_o wilful_o or_o malicious_o blind_a that_o they_o be_v his_o word_n and_o contain_v in_o they_o a_o full_a declaration_n of_o his_o will_n he_o confirm_v and_o seal_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o believer_n the_o truth_n of_o their_o write_n 1_o joh._n 5.10_o he_o engrave_v they_o in_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n expression_n jer._n 31.33_o in_o those_o day_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n he_o set_v such_o impression_n and_o leave_v such_o character_n of_o divine_a truth_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o people_n that_o they_o can_v but_o acknowledge_v the_o scripture_n for_o the_o oracle_n and_o dictate_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v a_o more_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n god_n in_o their_o write_n have_v declare_v what_o be_v sin_n and_o transgression_n and_o the_o severity_n of_o his_o wrath_n against_o sin_n he_o have_v express_v what_o godliness_n be_v and_o the_o great_a reward_n and_o happiness_n he_o have_v award_v to_o they_o that_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n o_o then_o let_v the_o heaviness_n of_o his_o threaten_n deter_v we_o from_o sin_n let_v his_o gracious_a promise_n invite_v and_o incite_v we_o to_o repentance_n let_v his_o judgement_n keep_v we_o in_o his_o fear_n â—et_o his_o invitation_n and_o offer_n of_o mercy_n keep_v we_o in_o obedience_n let_v we_o serious_o consider_v that_o he_o have_v reveal_v wrath_n against_o every_o soul_n that_o do_v evil_a that_o hold_v the_o truth_n in_o unrighteousness_n except_o you_o repent_v you_o shall_v all_o perish_v and_o let_v we_o always_o remember_v that_o he_o have_v propose_v mercy_n to_o all_o humble_a penitent_n sincere_a convert_n he_o that_o confessi_v and_o forsake_v his_o sin_n shall_v find_v mercy_n mercy_n in_o his_o life_n and_o the_o whole_a course_n thereof_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o his_o death_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n god_n have_v do_v his_o part_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o wrath_n and_o reserve_v we_o for_o mercy_n and_o mercy_n for_o we_o if_o we_o sleight_v his_o judgement_n undervalue_v his_o mercy_n we_o have_v no_o colour_n no_o pretence_n of_o plea_n we_o be_v altogether_o inexcusable_a our_o destruction_n be_v of_o ourselves_o because_o like_o jerusalem_n we_o will_v not_o be_v warn_v observe_v but_o god_n method_n how_o he_o clear_v himself_o from_o the_o ruin_n of_o his_o people_n how_o he_o charge_v it_o whole_o upon_o themselves_o first_o he_o propose_v to_o every_o private_a man_n conscience_n his_o deal_n with_o they_o and_o refer_v it_o to_o their_o judgement_n deut._n 30.15_o see_v i_o haâ—_n set_v before_o thou_o this_o day_n life_n and_o good_a and_o death_n and_o evil_n he_o calâ—_n upon_o they_o to_o observe_v and_o to_o acquit_v he_o when_o they_o be_v judge_v he_o tell_v they_o plain_o that_o they_o can_v pretend_v ignorance_n 〈◊〉_d thou_o do_v well_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v thou_o shall_v be_v accept_v if_o thou_o do_v evil_a sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n and_o deaâ—â—_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n but_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o see_v nor_o observe_v thâ—â—_n he_o recite_v his_o proposal_n again_o offer_v life_n to_o thou_o if_o thou_o wâ—â—_n hearken_v verse_n 16._o denounce_v death_n if_o thou_o refuse_v to_o heaâ—â—_n verse_n 17.18_o and_o if_o none_o of_o these_o will_v serve_v the_o turn_n than_o 〈◊〉_d acquit_v and_o justify_v himself_o by_o open_a proclamation_n before_o 〈◊〉_d the_o world_n verse_n 19_o i_o call_v heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o record_v the_o day_n against_o you_o that_o i_o have_v set_v etc._n etc._n and_o the_o more_o clear_o 〈◊〉_d set_v it_o before_o thou_o if_o thou_o observe_v not_o thy_o contempt_n be_v tâ—â—_n great_a thy_o punishment_n shall_v be_v great_a thou_o o_o christian_a haste_n or_o may_v have_v a_o most_o plentiful_a revelation_n the_o way_n of_o liâ—â—_n and_o death_n be_v more_o distinct_o set_v before_o thou_o then_o before_o tâ—â—_n former_a age_n of_o the_o world_n if_o thou_o decline_v the_o way_n of_o life_n aâ—â—_n tread_v in_o the_o path_n of_o death_n thy_o sin_n be_v so_o much_o the_o moâ—â—_n heighten_v thy_o judgement_n shall_v be_v more_o intend_v and_o multiply_v it_o be_v the_o apostle_n affirmation_n upon_o the_o same_o reason_n heb._n 10_o 26._o if_o we_o sin_v etc._n etc._n the_o consequent_a be_v sad_a and_o dismal_a verse_n 27._o and_o the_o reason_n be_v a_o fortiori_fw-la verse_n 28.29_o anâ—_n it_o be_v the_o same_o apostle_n exhortation_n ground_v on_o the_o same_o reason_n heb._n 2.1_o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v etc._n etc._n that_o be_v his_o exhortation_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v verse_n 2.3.4_o for_o if_o the_o worâ—_n speak_v by_o angel_n as_o perhaps_o this_o to_o noah_n be_v be_v steadfast_a be_v every_o transgression_n and_o disobedience_n receive_v etc._n etc._n 2._o this_o warning_n of_o so_o long_a date_n be_v a_o pregnant_a proof_n and_o remarkable_a example_n of_o god_n patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v towards_o malicious_a incorrigible_a sinner_n for_o first_o he_o do_v not_o aâ—_n the_o first_o punish_v but_o premonish_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o thâ—_n demerit_n thereof_o solicit_n and_o invite_v their_o repentance_n anâ—_n second_o he_o allow_v they_o a_o long_a time_n for_o repentance_n punish_v they_o not_o when_o in_o justice_n he_o may_v take_v vengeance_n and_o execute_v his_o wrath_n not_o as_o if_o god_n be_v not_o natural_o and_o immutable_o just_a but_o because_o he_o be_v a_o most_o free_a disposer_n of_o hiâ—_n judgement_n and_o pay_v they_o when_o and_o in_o what_o manner_n seem_v good_a to_o he_o in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o forbear_v â—he_v punishment_n of_o impiety_n always_o upon_o weighty_a and_o important_a reason_n the_o first_o be_v to_o show_v his_o propensity_n to_o the_o act_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n his_o unwillingness_n and_o indisposition_n to_o our_o in_o force_v the_o act_n of_o his_o teveng_a justice_n so_o he_o solemn_o protest_v as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o death_n â—f_n a_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n ezech._n 33.11_o which_o the_o apostle_n second_v 2_o pet._n â—_o 9_o the_o lord_n be_v long-suffering_a to_o us-ward_n not_o willing_a that_o etc._n etc._n in_o his_o mercy_n he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 18.32_o meek_a not_o irritable_a not_o easy_o provoke_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gentle_a easy_o entreat_v 2_o cor._n 10.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d overseeing_a look_v beyond_o our_o sin_n pass_v by_o they_o dissimulat_fw-la peccata_fw-la propter_fw-la poenitentiam_fw-la in_o his_o mercy_n there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 2.4_o when_o he_o can_v but_o see_v he_o forbear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d neh._n 9.30.31_o suffer_v long_a many_o time_n many_o year_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hos_n 11.8_o 9_o when_o he_o be_v about_o to_o punish_v he_o be_v at_o a_o stand_n ask_v how_o shall_v i_o etc._n etc._n and_o then_o resolve_v into_o condition_n of_o mercy_n i_o will_v not_o execute_v etc._n etc._n he_o stay_v expectat_fw-la ut_fw-la misereatur_fw-la es_fw-ge 30.18_o and_o when_o he_o execute_v wrath_n he_o do_v alienum_fw-la opus_fw-la that_o which_o his_o nature_n decline_v he_o do_v it_o with_o regret_n and_o reluctancy_n for_o he_o do_v not_o afflict_v willing_o not_o from_o the_o heart_n lam._n 3.33_o he_o forgive_v destroy_v not_o psal_n 78.38_o and_o when_o he_o punish_v he_o be_v weary_a isay_n 40.2_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v that_o god_n moderate_v his_o judgement_n with_o such_o meekness_n and_o
god_n it_o be_v a_o infallible_a sign_n we_o be_v in_o christ_n we_o have_v trâ—â—_n faith_n as_o noah_n have_v who_o obey_v god_n order_n believe_v his_o prâ—mises_n fear_v his_o warning_n for_o these_o be_v the_o result_v of_o noah_n faith_n which_o first_o move_v he_o to_o fear_v and_o afterward_o to_o obey_v 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o lead_v i_o on_o to_o a_o further_a observation_n 5._o noah_n fear_v a_o most_o genuine_a and_o direct_a act_n of_o â—_z for_o that_o he_o fear_v the_o deluge_n at_o that_o distance_n proceed_v from_o his_o belief_n of_o the_o warning_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n beleeveâ—_n it_o not_o take_v not_o the_o warning_n hold_v it_o a_o superstition_n or_o a_o weakness_n or_o a_o madness_n to_o believe_v it_o and_o therefore_o they_o fear_v it_o not_o infidelity_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o sin_n faith_n the_o original_n of_o all_o piety_n and_o certain_o noah_n have_v a_o large_a measure_n of_o faith_n which_o coulâ—_n work_v this_o motion_n of_o spirit_n in_o he_o in_o opposition_n to_o all_o thâ—_n world_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o his_o natural_a infirmity_n that_o harâ—â—_n threat_v i_o will_v destroy_v might_n perhaps_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v he_o inâ—_n to_o a_o passion_n but_o then_o the_o protraction_n of_o the_o sentence_n aftâ—â—_n the_o prediction_n may_v easy_o have_v seduce_v and_o betray_v he_o into_o carelessness_n and_o forgetfulness_n as_o natural_o we_o have_v experiment_a â—â—ough_o we_o all_o know_v we_o must_v die_v yet_o all_o of_o we_o almost_o think_v and_o conceit_n with_o ourselves_o not_o yet_o not_o yet_o when_o there_o be_v yet_o dayâ—â—_n occasion_n of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n for_o tarde_fw-la quae_fw-la credita_fw-la laedunt_fw-la â—edimus_fw-la and_o then_o we_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o forget_v what_o please_v not_o â—â—sh_a and_o blood_n beside_o the_o disadvantage_n of_o time_n which_o eat_v â—â—t_n the_o memory_n of_o such_o prediction_n but_o noah_n faith_n time_n â—â—uld_v not_o devour_v will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o forget_v or_o be_v secure_a â—â—t_n like_o a_o faithful_a remembrancer_n put_v he_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o â—â—arning_n keep_v he_o in_o fear_n and_o expectation_n of_o the_o event_n and_o â—â—akes_v he_o both_o wise_a and_o active_a doubtless_o true_a faith_n and_o â—â—ue_a fear_n be_v compatible_a in_o the_o same_o subject_n noah_n believe_v â—â—erefore_o he_o fear_v and_o so_o all_o they_o who_o do_v believe_v do_v fear_n â—â—nd_v none_o true_o fear_v but_o they_o also_o believe_v not_o as_o the_o devil_n â—â—eleeve_v and_o tremble_v for_o they_o hate_v what_o they_o beeleeve_v and_o â—â—emble_v at_o but_o as_o god_n child_n who_o love_n and_o affect_v what_o they_o â—â—eleeve_v and_o fear_v and_o be_v always_o in_o conjunction_n with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n that_o son_n which_o be_v natural_a and_o ingenuous_a the_o more_o hope_n and_o assurance_n he_o have_v of_o his_o father_n â—â—vour_n which_o be_v the_o support_v of_o boldness_n the_o more_o reverent_o will_v he_o demean_v himself_o towards_o his_o father_n the_o more_o cautious_a and_o timorous_a to_o displease_v he_o and_o it_o be_v known_o exâ—â—erimented_a that_o where_o man_n chief_a hope_n and_o dependency_n â—â—es_n there_o they_o reserve_v their_o respect_n and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v which_o be_v the_o proper_a issue_n of_o fear_n from_o who_o we_o expect_v â—othing_v they_o we_o value_v not_o their_o displeasure_n we_o fear_v not_o â—ut_v on_o who_o we_o depend_v we_o fear_v to_o lose_v their_o favour_n and_o â—his_fw-la make_v we_o both_o ingenuous_a and_o diligent_a to_o preserve_v it_o the_o master_n of_o the_o sentence_n and_o with_o he_o general_o all_o the_o schoolman_n out_o of_o austin_n demonstrate_v this_o by_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o tender_a wife_n who_o both_o love_n and_o fear_v her_o husband_n â—eares_n his_o absence_n fear_v his_o displeasure_n fear_v the_o loss_n of_o his_o company_n respect_n and_o honour_n his_o presence_n and_o be_v solicitous_a to_o please_v he_o in_o every_o respect_n and_o so_o omnis_fw-la pius_fw-la solicit_v â—ius_fw-la for_o when_o i_o fear_v i_o fear_v he_o not_o as_o i_o fear_v a_o wild_a beast_n hate_v he_o and_o fly_v from_o he_o but_o i_o honour_v he_o as_o my_o naâ—â—_n rall_a superior_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d clem._n alexand._n l._n 〈◊〉_d strem._n for_o this_o fear_n be_v not_o a_o natural_a effect_n but_o a_o supernaturâ—_n habit_n a_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v 11.2_o opposite_a to_o hardneâ—â—_n of_o heart_n prov._n 28.14_o and_o be_v the_o great_a stay_n and_o strengthâ—â—_n religion_n that_o man_n neither_o irreverent_o and_o rude_o rush_v iâ—â—_n god_n presence_n in_o the_o office_n of_o his_o service_n as_o the_o horse_n rushâ—â—_n into_o the_o battle_n eccles_n 5.1.2_o nor_o careless_o neglect_v or_o neâ—genly_a perform_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o by_o fear_n we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d struct_v as_o the_o same_o clemens_n express_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o maâ—_n our_o address_n to_o god_n with_o reverence_n humility_n submissionâ—_n affection_n or_o devotion_n of_o spirit_n then_o we_o true_o worship_v and_o seâ—â—_n god_n when_o we_o fear_v he_o insomuch_o that_o his_o worship_n and_o 〈◊〉_d fear_v be_v the_o same_o es_fw-ge 29.13_o mat._n 15.9_o if_o god_n have_v not_o 〈◊〉_d his_o fear_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n they_o will_v hâ—â—_n have_v no_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n and_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o not_o pâ—â—_n form_n to_o he_o if_o any_o none_o but_o dull_a and_o flat_a service_n heâ—â—_n david_n resolution_n psal_n 5.7_o and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o thâ—â—_n who_o i_o presume_v none_o can_v be_v more_o bold_a with_o god_n the_o fathâ—â—_n present_v his_o prayer_n and_o be_v hear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 5._o â—_o for_o his_o piety_n or_o that_o he_o be_v affect_v with_o fear_n and_o it_o be_v the_o observation_n of_o learned_a camerarius_fw-la on_o these_o word_n certain_o qui_fw-la 〈◊〉_d metuunt_fw-la neque_fw-la precantur_fw-la neque_fw-la inter_fw-la precandum_fw-la exclamanâ—â—_n and_o lectantius_fw-la be_v full_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n lib._n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la dei_fw-la capâ—â—_n quomodo_n say_v he_o ipsa_fw-la religio_fw-la sine_fw-la metu_fw-la teneri_fw-la aut_fw-la custediae_fw-la poteâ—â—_n quod_fw-la enim_fw-la non_fw-la metuitur_fw-la contemnitur_fw-la quod_fw-la contemnitur_fw-la utiqâ—â—_n non_fw-la colitur_fw-la and_o the_o apostle_n resolve_v we_o if_o our_o latria_fw-la worshâ—â—_n of_o god_n be_v acceptable_a it_o must_v be_v do_v with_o reverence_n aâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d again_o godly_a fear_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v subjoin_v pâ—â—_n our_o god_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 12.28.29_o o_o then_o let_v not_o we_o provoâ—â—_n he_o to_o jealousy_n not_o slubber_v over_o his_o service_n nor_o throng_v inâ—â—_n his_o holy_a assembly_n rude_o and_o undecent_o nor_o behave_v our_o selusi_n irreverent_o but_o let_v we_o sad_o remember_v that_o this_o god_n whâ—â—_n we_o serve_v he_o and_o he_o only_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o therefore_o thâ—â—_n we_o offer_v no_o service_n present_v no_o suit_n tender_v no_o duty_n but_o wiâ—â—_n bow_v heart_n break_a spirit_n and_o humble_v soul_n this_o oâ—â—_n fear_n have_v a_o special_a influence_n not_o only_o in_o our_o service_n of_o goâ—_n but_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n gen._n 20.11_o it_o preserve_v 〈◊〉_d from_o apostasy_n from_o schism_n and_o uncharitableness_n which_o we_o â—â—ay_v safe_o conclude_v from_o that_o remarkable_a passage_n jer._n 32.39.40_o i_o will_v put_v etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v thus_o interpret_v by_o aug._n de_fw-la bona_fw-la pierce_v â—ap_n 2._o talis_fw-la &_o tantus_fw-la erit_fw-la timor_fw-la meus_fw-la quem_fw-la dabo_fw-la in_o cor_fw-la eorum_fw-la â—t_a perseveranter_fw-la &_o mihi_fw-la adhaereant_fw-la hence_o saint_n cyprian_n l._n 2._o ep_v 2._o call_v it_o fidelis_fw-la innocentiae_fw-la custos_fw-la and_o the_o psalmist_n intimate_v thus_o much_o psal_n 36.1.2_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a â—ith_n that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o his_o eye_n hence_o the_o school_n resolve_v in_o tantum_fw-la timemus_fw-la in_fw-la quantum_fw-la amamus_fw-la as_o our_o love_n be_v perfect_v so_o be_v our_o fear_n and_o as_o our_o love_n shall_v last_v when_o our_o faith_n shall_v cease_v so_o our_o fear_n shall_v endure_v which_o they_o gather_v from_o psal_n 19.9_o here_o we_o live_v by_o love_n and_o hope_n and_o because_o we_o love_v therefore_o we_o respect_v because_o we_o hope_v for_o good_a from_o god_n therefore_o we_o fear_v he_o lest_o by_o neglect_n of_o he_o we_o â—â—se_v that_o good_a we_o expect_v from_o he_o and_o hereafter_o our_o fear_n of_o he_o shall_v accompany_v our_o love_n and_o be_v complete_v with_o it_o even_o â—he_v holy_a angel_n all_o his_o saint_n which_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v shall_v fear_v he_o to_o all_o eternity_n non_fw-la quidem_fw-la secundum_fw-la eum_fw-la actum_fw-la quo_fw-la
great_a personage_n of_o the_o oâ—â—_n testament_n relate_v to_o christ_n and_o all_o their_o service_n be_v representation_n of_o his_o act_n or_o suffering_n adam_n the_o first_o a_o type_n 〈◊〉_d christ_n the_o second_o adam_n from_o who_o we_o derive_v our_o second_o birâ—â—_n and_o regeneration_n abel_n flain_v by_o his_o brother_n for_o his_o innocence_n a_o figure_n of_o christ_n innocence_n and_o his_o death_n whereunto_o he_o wâ—â—_n deliver_v by_o the_o jew_n his_o brethren_n after_o the_o flesh_n enocâ—_n translation_n a_o example_n of_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n aâ—_n what_o be_v typify_v by_o noah_n and_o his_o ark_n we_o have_v express_v 1_o pet._n 3.20.21_o the_o like_a figure_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d siguâ—fies_v more_o and_o more_o proper_o a_o opposite_a contrary_a figure_n copy_n like_o or_o contrary_a to_o the_o pattern_n and_o be_v certain_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n to_o denote_v the_o analogy_n of_o eternal_a life_n whereâ—â—_n baptism_n be_v a_o sacrament_n with_o temporal_a preservation_n from_o thâ—_n deluge_n and_o the_o resemblance_n betwixt_o christ_n the_o institutor_n this_o sacrament_n and_o noah_n the_o architector_n of_o the_o ark_n and_o hold_v in_o several_a likeness_n for_o 1._o noah_n be_v the_o chief_a of_o the_o second_o world_n that_o worâ—â—_n which_o succeed_v the_o deluge_n christ_n the_o head_n of_o a_o new_a worâ—_n too_o and_o of_o the_o world_n also_o found_v upon_o the_o ruin_n of_o a_o former_a for_o as_o the_o first_o world_n in_o noah_n time_n perish_v so_o necessary_o what_o soever_o issue_v from_o adam_n be_v to_o be_v annihilate_v that_o all_o may_v bâ—_n repair_v by_o christ_n 2._o noah_n signify_v literal_o rest_n or_o repose_v christ_n be_v our_o noah_n our_o saviour_n who_o have_v endure_v for_o we_o the_o storm_n of_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n will_v harbour_v we_o after_o we_o have_v pass_v the_o wave_n of_o this_o troublesome_a world_n in_o security_n and_o peace_n and_o will_v pilot_n his_o church_n through_o the_o storm_n of_o persecution_n maugre_o the_o violence_n and_o attempt_n of_o devil_n and_o man_n into_o the_o place_n of_o his_o â—est_n his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n psael_n 93.4.5_o 3._o noah_n exhort_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o be_v therefore_o style_v a_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o be_v a_o proper_a type_n of_o christ_n who_o errand_n and_o business_n it_o be_v to_o all_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o who_o yet_o by_o his_o write_n and_o minister_n discharge_v that_o office_n 4._o noah_n save_v his_o family_n his_o near_a relative_n so_o christ_n deliver_v his_o people_n from_o his_o father_n wrath_n his_o spiritual_a kindred_n his_o flesh_n and_o his_o bone_n eph._n 5.20_o 5._o noah_n prepare_v a_o ark_n christ_n build_v up_o a_o church_n to_o himself_o mat._n 16.18_o 6._o noah_n after_o build_v a_o altar_n offer_v a_o burn_v offer_v and_o so_o remove_v a_o curse_n and_o procure_v a_o blessing_n gen._n 8.20.21.22_o christ_n offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o to_o deliver_v we_o from_o his_o father_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o to_o reconcile_v we_o into_o his_o favour_n and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o blessing_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o parallel_n we_o find_v in_o full_a term_n set_v down_o to_o our_o hand_n eph._n 5.2_o the_o purchase_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_n be_v spiritual_a renovation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o a_o annex_v promise_n that_o he_o will_v never_o punish_v we_o in_o his_o sore_a displeasure_n he_o will_v never_o suffer_v his_o whole_a wrath_n to_o arise_v the_o high_a expression_n thereof_o shall_v prove_v but_o fatherly_a correction_n friendly_a admonition_n not_o punishment_n proper_o not_o fruit_n of_o his_o revenge_a justice_n because_o declare_v in_o mercy_n for_o our_o reformation_n not_o destruction_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o ark_n which_o be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o church_n the_o assembly_n of_o the_o first_o bear_v heb._n 12.23_o for_o as_o all_o comprehend_v in_o the_o ark_n be_v save_v so_o shall_v all_o within_o the_o enclosure_n of_o the_o church_n they_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o his_o body_n eph._n 5.23_o and_o so_o that_o rule_n extra_n ecelesiam_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la salus_fw-la hold_v good_a and_o that_o of_o cyprian_a he_o have_v not_o god_n for_o his_o father_n who_o have_v not_o the_o church_n for_o his_o mother_n so_o he_o in_o other_o place_n serm._n de_fw-fr sp._n sancto_n &_o in_o ep._n 〈◊〉_d novat_fw-la haeret_fw-la and_o the_o allegory_n or_o argument_n draw_v from_o the_o proportion_n run_v thus_o noah_n ark_n be_v one_o and_o all_o out_o of_o 〈◊〉_d perish_v for_o their_o contempt_n so_o the_o church_n be_v one_o and_o all_o oâ—_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v perish_v for_o their_o disobedience_n this_o be_v thâ—_n church_n against_o which_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v nâ—â—ther_o the_o depth_n of_o water_n nor_o the_o height_n of_o the_o rock_n coâ—â—â—_n damnify_v this_o ark_n not_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n nor_o spirituâ—â—_n wickedness_n in_o high_a place_n shall_v hurt_v the_o church_n the_o one_o hoâ—_n catholic_a church_n the_o aggregate_v of_o believer_n not_o external_a professor_n not_o a_o particular_a church_n of_o any_o one_o denomination_n make_v up_o of_o pastor_n and_o their_o flock_n for_o in_o it_o be_v many_o hypocrite_n and_o wicked_a person_n which_o bring_v in_o augustine_n observation_n lib._n 12._o contra_fw-la faust_n man._n cap._n 15._o in_o the_o ark_n the_o be_v unclean_a as_o well_o as_o clean_o live_a thing_n sic_fw-la in_o ecclesâ—â—â—_n sacraementis_fw-la &_o boni_fw-la &_o mali_fw-la versantur_fw-la good_a and_o bad_a aâ—â—_n mix_v in_o the_o church_n here_o where_o he_o that_o will_v take_v pain_n maâ—_n find_v many_o more_o allusion_n apply_v by_o that_o father_n but_o here_o be_v observable_a that_o the_o cement_n of_o the_o ark_n in_o the_o hebrew_n worâ—_n come_v from_o another_o word_n which_o signify_v propitiation_n reconcileman_n or_o pardon_n and_o from_o it_o the_o propitiatory_a which_o cover_v the_o ark_n borrow_v his_o name_n it_o be_v from_o christ_n satisfaction_n and_o propitiation_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v that_o our_o peace_n be_v make_v and_o we_o accept_v it_o be_v by_o the_o wood_n of_o the_o cross_n that_o we_o anâ—_n deliver_v and_o the_o word_n in_o hebrew_n use_v for_o the_o ark_n be_v derive_v from_o a_o word_n which_o signify_v to_o return_v to_o be_v convert_v the_o church_n be_v a_o society_n or_o body_n of_o sinner_n convert_v to_o god_n christ_n die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v turn_v to_o god_n act_v 3.26_o titus_n 2.14_o 3._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o deluge_n 1_o peter_n 3.20_o which_o hold_v thus_o the_o same_o water_n which_o drown_v and_o destroy_v the_o world_n bear_v up_o and_o support_v the_o ark_n even_o as_o the_o red_a sea_n which_o suck_v in_o and_o enclose_v the_o egyptian_n be_v a_o road_n and_o defence_n for_o the_o israelite_n so_o baptism_n the_o water_n of_o regeneration_n on_o the_o one_o part_n crucify_v sin_n the_o flesh_n and_o its_o lust_n oâ—_n the_o other_o side_n give_v a_o new_a life_n and_o be_v the_o holy_a partake_v thereof_o become_v new_a creature_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o saint_n petâ—â—_n immediate_o add_v after_o the_o wash_n of_o our_o conscience_n by_o baptism_n the_o mention_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o â—â—ad_n to_o perfect_v the_o parallel_n for_o as_o the_o deluge_n descend_v upon_o â—â—e_z ark_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o death_n and_o its_o escape_n in_o safety_n a_o â—â—gure_n of_o life_n and_o resurrection_n so_o in_o baptism_n the_o plunge_a to_o the_o water_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o death_n the_o rise_n out_o again_o of_o â—â—fe_n and_o resurrection_n to_o denote_v to_o we_o that_o all_o we_o which_o be_v baptise_v shall_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v into_o newness_n of_o life_n â—m_n 6.3.4.5_o and_o as_o after_o the_o deluge_n the_o dove_n bring_v a_o olive_n branch_n 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o appear_v at_o the_o baptism_n of_o christ_n in_o â—â—e_z shape_n of_o a_o dove_n be_v send_v into_o our_o heart_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o â—â—e_z wrath_n of_o god_n the_o father_n be_v overpast_a and_o we_o be_v his_o belove_a child_n rom._n 8.16_o again_o the_o deluge_n the_o more_o it_o increase_v and_o overtopped_n â—â—e_v palace_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o high_a it_o elevate_v the_o ark_n and_o advance_v it_o near_a heaven_n so_o the_o same_o affliction_n which_o ruin_n and_o confound_v the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n raise_v the_o believer_n â—â—om_fw-mi earth_n to_o heaven_n extol_v and_o exalt_v they_o to_o god_n and_o eternity_n last_o as_o the_o ark_n after_o the_o deluge_n be_v find_v on_o the_o mountain_n of_o ararat_n so_o after_o the_o
wave_n and_o toss_n of_o this_o pass_a world_n shall_v cease_v and_o be_v pass_v over_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v find_v 〈◊〉_d the_o mountain_n of_o zion_n that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a and_o above_o 〈◊〉_d glorify_v god_n for_o ever_o and_o as_o noah_n after_o his_o deliverance_n 〈◊〉_d offer_v to_o he_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thansgiving_n to_o all_o â—â—ternity_n 2._o the_o moral_a afford_v these_o instruction_n follow_v 1._o the_o reiterated_a and_o renew_a grief_n and_o affliction_n which_o many_o time_n the_o best_a of_o man_n do_v suffer_v be_v as_o the_o great_a deluge_n â—he_v deep_a water_n that_o they_o prevail_v not_o against_o to_o drown_v or_o sink_v they_o in_o security_n and_o despair_n they_o in_o these_o exigent_n must_v have_v timely_a recourse_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o 〈◊〉_d penitent_a heart_n which_o be_v the_o best_a course_n to_o stay_v they_o and_o have_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o adversity_n psal_n 32.6.7_o but_o then_o 2._o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o they_o be_v not_o consume_v a_o special_a work_n of_o his_o providence_n and_o power_n that_o the_o deep_a water_n of_o the_o â—roud_a go_v not_o over_o their_o soul_n it_o require_v the_o same_o strength_n 〈◊〉_d settle_v a_o mad_a enrage_a tumult_n as_o to_o still_o the_o wave_n of_o a_o trouble_a sea_n psal_n 65.7_o which_o force_v the_o prophet_n so_o panate_o to_o pray_v psal_n 144.7_o and_o save_o i_o o_o god_n psal_n 65.14.15.16_o verse_n and_o psal_n 77.15.16.17_o david_n attrib_o the_o israelite_n deliverance_n from_o the_o red_a sea_n to_o god_n im_v power_n and_o therefore_o psal_n 22._o he_o speak_v of_o storm_n tempest_n thunder_n and_o flood_n conclude_v the_o lord_n sit_v the_o flood_n verse_n 10._o that_o providence_n and_o supreme_a power_n wisent_fw-fr the_o water_n of_o the_o deluge_n and_o preserve_v noah_n in_o they_o the_o same_o which_o dispose_v of_o all_o thing_n in_o nature_n or_o the_o 〈◊〉_d verse_n 3._o to_o beware_v of_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n of_o pride_n of_o he_o security_n of_o spirit_n and_o for_o this_o purpose_n peruse_v and_o apply_v yourselves_o as_o be_v very_o obvious_a if_o you_o will_v upon_o many_o oâ—_n zion_n and_o in_o several_a circumstance_n that_o passage_n of_o the_o god_n mat._n 24.36_o usque_fw-la ad_fw-la 40._o know_v and_o believe_v that_o as_o there_o a_o universal_a deluge_n so_o there_o will_v be_v a_o more_o universal_a coâ—gration_n once_o all_o but_o eight_o person_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o water_n and_o again_o all_o shall_v nothing_o accept_v be_v dissolve_v wâ—_n fire_n at_o the_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n 2_o peter_z 3.7.12_o but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o there_o be_v another_o fire_n to_o devour_v condemn_v world_n for_o the_o perdition_n of_o the_o ungodly_a prepâ—_n for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n which_o shall_v never_o be_v extinguish_v o_o fear_v these_o fire_n that_o thou_o may_v fly_v from_o they_o noah_n warn_v of_o god_n concern_v the_o deluge_n thou_o be_v warn_v god_n also_o of_o his_o come_n again_o to_o judge_v the_o world_n by_o fire_n noah_n do_v believe_v and_o fear_v fear_v and_o obey_v god_n voice_n day_n even_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v hard_a though_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tâ—_n be_v our_o faith_n that_o we_o look_v to_o that_o day_n this_o our_o fear_n that_o haste_n to_o it_o our_o obedience_n that_o we_o will_v endeavour_v to_o appro_n ourselves_o god_n faithful_a servant_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n and_o against_o that_o day_n for_o if_o we_o believe_v we_o can_v but_o fear_n and_o if_o we_o fear_v we_o can_v but_o look_v for_o and_o hasten_v to_o this_o day_n and_o as_o noah_n fear_v and_o thereupon_o prepare_v a_o ark_n etc._n etc._n so_o we_o do_v fear_n we_o will_v be_v diligent_a to_o be_v find_v of_o he_o in_o peaâ—_n 2_o peter_n 3.14_o fly_v to_o christ_n holy_a church_n for_o sanctuary_n and_o the_o be_v admit_v and_o receive_v into_o this_o foundation_n let_v we_o buiâ—_n ourselves_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n strive_v with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n that_o we_o be_v not_o lead_v away_o with_o the_o error_n of_o the_o wicked_a â—t_z we_o fall_v not_o from_o our_o own_o fledfastnesse_n that_o we_o grow_v in_o â—ace_n and_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n â—fecting_v holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v a_o â—ilding_n fit_o frame_v together_o grow_v into_o a_o holy_a temple_n of_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n a_o habitation_n of_o god_n through_o the_o spirit_n eph._n 2.21.22_o â—t_z our_o faith_n be_v found_v on_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rock_n of_o first_o jesus_n and_o then_o our_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v then_o we_o neither_o â—ed_v to_o fear_v the_o descent_n of_o the_o rain_n the_o eruption_n of_o the_o â—ods_n nor_o the_o tempest_n of_o wind_n our_o building_n our_o ark_n will_v we_o we_o but_o if_o we_o prepare_v and_o provide_v for_o the_o world_n spend_v â—r_o time_n and_o labour_n for_o it_o we_o and_o our_o work_n and_o all_o the_o â—orks_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n itself_o shall_v parish_n o_o then_o â—ild_a for_o eternity_n labour_n for_o heaven_n the_o build_n of_o god_n a_o â—use_v not_o make_v with_o hand_n 2_o cor._n 5.1_o god_n will_v prepare_v for_o a_o city_n heb._n 11.16_o if_o we_o thus_o prepare_v ourselves_o by_o holy_a â—edience_n to_o meet_v he_o at_o his_o come_n if_o we_o look_v for_o the_o â—orid_a haste_v to_o be_v rich_a make_v our_o business_n and_o study_v to_o gather_v 〈◊〉_d add_v to_o a_o estate_n to_o fill_v our_o coffer_n to_o raise_v up_o house_n and_o all_o they_o by_o our_o name_n this_o in_o a_o sober_a man_n experience_n and_o â—dgement_n be_v vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n vanity_n in_o the_o sign_n and_o project_n vexation_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o prosecution_n and_o manage_n of_o it_o vanity_n for_o they_o labour_v for_o that_o which_o profit_v at_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n for_o they_o fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o snare_n â—d_a many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n bring_v upon_o they_o a_o deluge_n 〈◊〉_d care_n and_o misery_n drown_v man_n first_o in_o trouble_n and_o diâ—ractions_n and_o after_o in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n 2_o tim._n 6.9_o â—anity_n in_o that_o the_o plotter_n and_o contriver_n be_v waver_v and_o unable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n apt_a they_o be_v to_o be_v off_o and_o on_o they_o â—e_v easy_o seduce_v from_o their_o faith_n and_o honesty_n and_o vexation_n 〈◊〉_d spirit_n in_o that_o they_o pierce_v they_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n â—anity_n in_o that_o they_o promise_v themselves_o a_o name_n and_o perpetuity_n â—ut_v they_o be_v delude_v their_o name_n shall_v rot_v and_o they_o shall_v not_o â—joy_v they_o deut._n 28.30_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n in_o that_o they_o eat_v he_o bread_n of_o sorrow_n to_o acquire_v a_o estate_n be_v perplex_v how_o to_o â—eep_v it_o how_o to_o dispose_v of_o it_o and_o what_o will_v become_v of_o it_o vanity_n for_o they_o be_v vain_a in_o their_o imagination_n and_o their_o foolish_a â—_z be_v darken_v their_o inward_a thought_n be_v folly_n ps_n 49_o 11.12.13_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n to_o think_v they_o must_v leave_v it_o like_o sheep_n must_v be_v lay_v in_o the_o grave_a verse_n 14._o etc._n etc._n they_o can_v help_v tâ—_n self_n or_o other_o with_o it_o they_o can_v ransom_n their_o soul_n caâ—_n recover_v the_o health_n of_o their_o body_n nor_o purcha_fw-la e_fw-la a_o cure_n for_o gout_n but_o then_o they_o be_v much_o more_o vain_a shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d more_o torment_v in_o spirit_n who_o build_v zion_n in_o blood_n and_o jerâ—lem_n in_o iniquity_n micah_n 3_o 0._o they_o that_o by_o deceit_n and_o injun_n extortion_n and_o oppression_n sacrilege_n and_o perjury_n think_v to_o themselves_o though_o upon_o the_o ruin_n of_o other_o they_o cert_n prepare_v not_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o house_n but_o for_o house_n fall_v and_o their_o own_o confusion_n these_o proper_o be_v say_v sicare_fw-la ad_fw-la genennam_fw-la a_o fly_a roll_n a_o swift_a destruction_n puâ—_n they_o both_o zach._n 5_o 2.3.4_o even_o a_o man_n and_o his_o posterity_n 33.1_o isay_n 5.8.9_o the_o more_o riches_n they_o creasure_v up_o for_o tâ—_n self_n and_o they_o the_o more_o they_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n but_o if_o wâ—_n provide_v well_o for_o ourselves_o and_o our_o generation_n raise_v up_o a_o 〈◊〉_d and_o memory_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v take_v away_o purchase_v a_o iâ—_n ritaâ—ce_n that_o fade_v not_o be_v rich_a in_o faith_n and_o abound_v in_o 〈◊〉_d work_n believe_v in_o god_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o you_o shall_v not_o want_v in_o this_o world_n which_o be_v
our_o god_n and_o whensoever_o we_o make_v â—ur_n address_n to_o thou_o let_v we_o fall_v low_a on_o our_o knee_n before_o thy_o footâ—oole_n with_o such_o humble_a spirit_n and_o devout_a posture_n as_o may_v best_o express_v our_o conceit_n of_o thy_o greatness_n our_o reverence_n to_o thy_o presence_n and_o our_o own_o unworthynesse_n to_o appear_v before_o thou_o move_v â—s_a to_o serve_v thou_o in_o fear_n and_o plant_v the_o reverence_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o all_o thy_o way_n with_o much_o diligence_n great_a observation_n and_o ged_o jealousy_n over_o all_o our_o action_n let_v the_o dread_n and_o reverence_n of_o thou_o thy_o justice_n and_o thy_o power_n thy_o thrcat_n and_o judgement_n deelare_v from_o heaven_n and_o many_o time_n on_o earth_n execute_v upon_o disobedient_a condemner_n of_o thy_o word_n make_v we_o to_o tremble_v at_o the_o recognition_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o consideration_n of_o our_o guilt_n and_o demerit_n and_o then_o o_o lord_n let_v the_o contemplation_n and_o meditation_n â—f_v thy_o sure_a mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n keep_v we_o in_o a_o uniform_a constant_a course_n of_o obedience_n let_v we_o thus_o pass_v from_o faith_n to_o fear_n from_o fear_n to_o love_n from_o the_o apprehension_n of_o of_o thy_o wrath_n to_o the_o sense_n and_o comfort_n of_o thy_o mercy_n let_v thy_o â—eare_z take_v such_o full_a possession_n of_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o fear_v nothing_o but_o thou_o we_o fear_v not_o poverty_n shame_n the_o power_n and_o malice_n man_n nor_o any_o outward_a disadvantage_n and_o discomfort_n that_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v move_v and_o the_o hill_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n though_o the_o water_n thereof_o raâ—_n and_o swell_v and_o the_o mountain_n shake_v at_o the_o tempest_n of_o the_o same_o for_o his_o salvation_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o have_v a_o ark_n bâ—_n holy_a church_n 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think_v first_o of_o external_a communion_n let_v the_o daily_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o sacramental_a thanksgiving_n never_o cease_v let_v the_o order_n of_o thy_o minister_n which_o serve_v at_o thy_o altar_n stand_v in_o power_n and_o senâ—_n thou_o forth_o labourer_n into_o thy_o harvest_n such_o as_o have_v call_v aâ—_n aaron_n and_o noah_n make_v they_o farthful_o to_o declare_v thy_o will_n to_o the_o people_n right_o to_o dispense_v thy_o sacrament_n and_o acceptable_o to_o entercede_v with_o thou_o for_o thy_o people_n preserve_v thou_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v place_v in_o the_o high_a order_n of_o thy_o church_n that_o they_o lay_v hand_n sudden_o on_o no_o man_n but_o on_o such_o who_o lip_n may_v preserve_v knowledge_n and_o who_o life_n adorn_v the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n and_o grave_n bless_a lord_n that_o though_o the_o flood_n of_o persecution_n and_o worldly_a interest_n have_v lift_v their_o wave_n to_o overwhelm_v thy_o ark_n yet_o do_v thou_o coast_n she_o in_o security_n over_o these_o sea_n and_o pilot_n she_o in_o safety_n into_o the_o place_n of_o thy_o rest_n o_o preserve_v thou_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o union_n and_o communion_n of_o this_o church_n let_v we_o have_v noah_n preacher_n of_o righteousresse_n orderly_o call_v and_o fit_o qualify_v for_o the_o function_n let_v we_o still_o enjoy_v the_o freedom_n of_o thy_o gospel_n the_o food_n of_o thy_o word_n the_o sweetness_n and_o refresh_n of_o thy_o sacrament_n holy_a discipline_n public_a communion_n in_o thy_o church_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n o_o let_v not_o our_o sin_n cause_n 〈◊〉_d to_o remove_v the_o candlepick_n from_o we_o to_o give_v away_o thy_o ark_n to_o â—at_a thy_o vineyard_n to_o other_o hâ—shandmen_n lest_o we_o be_v condemn_v and_o â—sh_v with_o the_o unbelieved_a world_n but_o do_v thou_o preserve_v we_o in_o time_n â—â—blike-calamities_n that_o we_o may_v pass_v over_o the_o wave_n of_o this_o trouâ—â—some_a world_n and_o be_v harbour_v in_o rest_n o_o support_v we_o with_o thy_o â—d_a that_o when_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v out_o of_o course_n â—n_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v divide_v and_o move_v so_o that_o the_o â—rts_n of_o man_n shake_v at_o the_o tempest_n thereof_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v settle_v thou_o and_o thy_o sure_a mercy_n and_o never-failing_a compassion_n thy_o spirit_n move_v upon_o these_o water_n that_o the_o stream_n go_v not_o â—r_o our_o soul_n the_o overflow_a of_o ungodliness_n make_v we_o not_o afraid_a 〈◊〉_d the_o great_a water_n of_o persecution_n or_o any_o other_o affliction_n drown_v not_o o_o thou_o who_o even_o the_o wind_n and_o the_o sea_n obey_v now_o when_o ship_n of_o thy_o church_n be_v toss_v with_o tempest_n cover_v with_o wave_n â—se_v and_o rebuke_v these_o wind_n and_o these_o sea_n and_o let_v there_o be_v a_o at_o calm_a a_o bless_a and_o universal_a peace_n throughout_o the_o christian_a â—rld_n that_o we_o may_v delight_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o promise_a blessing_n of_o gospel_n our_o sword_n may_v be_v convert_v into_o plowshare_n and_o our_o â—ares_n into_o pruninghook_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v prepare_v for_o these_o â—rcies_n frame_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o holy_a obedience_n to_o thy_o whole_a will_n make_v here_o be_v of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n and_o as_o become_v use_v who_o look_v for_o that_o inheritance_n teach_v we_o by_o thy_o grace_n to_o dense_a the_o world_n and_o worldly_a thing_n to_o lay_v up_o our_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n â—charity_n and_o action_n of_o religion_n that_o when_o thou_o shall_v call_v on_o we_o deposit_v these_o honse_n of_o clay_n our_o earthly_a tabernacle_n which_o we_o now_o try_v about_o we_o we_o be_v heir_n of_o righteousness_n may_v die_v in_o the_o aâ—tuâ—â—_n communion_n of_o thy_o one_o holy_a catholic_a church_n and_o after_o death_n â—ter_v into_o our_o master_n joy_n and_o at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a be_v â—ly_o possess_v of_o that_o kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o all_o at_o love_n and_o fear_n thou_o and_o wait_v for_o thy_o come_n grant_v this_o 〈◊〉_d heavenly_a father_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o â—ou_n have_v appoint_v heir_n of_o all_o thing_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a who_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheâ—â—ance_n who_o make_v h_o intercession_n for_o we_o and_o by_o who_o we_o cry_v 〈◊〉_d father_n to_o this_o bless_a holy_a and_o undivided_a trinity_n be_v praise_n glory_n worship_n and_o thanksgiving_n now_o and_o ever_o amen_n abraham_n exile_n heb._n 11.8.9_o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o go_v into_o a_o plâ—â—_n which_o he_o shall_v after_o receive_v for_o a_o inheritance_n obey_v and_o he_o go_v out_o not_o know_v whether_o he_o go_v etc._n etc._n abraham_n succeed_v noah_n in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o believe_v but_o in_o the_o instance_n and_o express_v of_o his_o faith_n he_o be_v before_o he_o and_o all_o his_o progenitor_n upward_o to_o adam_n aâ—â—_n all_o that_o succeed_v he_o till_o our_o lord_n incarnation_n he_o it_o be_v remarkable_a that_o through_o those_o many_o darkeness_n aâ—â—_n at_o such_o a_o distance_n he_o see_v his_o lord_n day_n and_o he_o rejoice_v he_o for_o the_o transcendency_n of_o his_o faith_n do_v that_o title_n of_o honâ—_n belong_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a he_o only_o of_o all_o of_o the_o first_o timâ—_n merit_v that_o stile_n and_o to_o he_o it_o be_v attribute_v indefinite_o father_n he_o be_v to_o all_o his_o believe_a forefather_n and_o all_o his_o aâ—_n their_o follow_a posterity_n and_o consequent_o upon_o the_o same_o â—â—_o count_v to_o he_o the_o high_a blessing_n which_o mortality_n be_v capaâ—â—â—â—_n of_o be_v assign_v and_o assure_v and_o that_o by_o a_o thrice_o repeaâ—â—_n grant_v and_o confirmation_n in_o thou_o
of_o faith_n nor_o consent_n to_o sinful_a action_n repugnant_a to_o the_o precept_n of_o faith_n and_o if_o upon_o this_o account_n i_o suffer_v i_o be_o a_o martye_n caeteris_fw-la paribus_fw-la in_o both_o if_o noâ—_n equal_o only_o i_o must_v be_v sure_a that_o my_o refusal_n or_o denial_n bâ—_n upon_o good_a ground_n strong_a conviction_n of_o conscience_n from_o the_o writing_n of_o holy_a scripture_n and_o not_o upon_o mere_a probabiliâ—s_n or_o jealousy_n or_o far-fetched_a conjecture_n and_o fancy_n that_o be_v refusal_n be_v not_o a_o humour_n or_o design_n a_o sullenness_n or_o stiffness_n spirit_n but_o the_o motion_n of_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n upon_o scripture_n revelation_n 2._o this_o call_v of_o abraham_n we_o have_v register_v gen._n 12.1_o use_v it_o put_v his_o faith_n to_o the_o trial_n and_o proof_n for_o it_o run_v in_o high_a â—â—rmes_n get_v thou_o out_o of_o thy_o courtrey_n etc._n etc._n a_o strange_a and_o unâ—â—uth_a order_n and_o injunction_n to_o relinpuish_v and_o desert_n his_o inheâ—ance_n and_o patrimony_n and_o to_o travail_v and_o find_v out_o a_o new_a â—yle_a and_o new_a acquaintance_n and_o to_o stand_v to_o the_o courtesy_n of_o â—angers_n it_o be_v needless_a to_o discourse_v of_o the_o fancy_n and_o conant_v a_o man_n take_v to_o his_o native_a country_n nescio_fw-la qua_fw-la natale_fw-la â—um_fw-la etc._n etc._n of_o the_o affection_n and_o piety_n he_o owe_v to_o his_o parent_n 〈◊〉_d the_o delight_n and_o satisfaction_n he_o find_v in_o his_o inheritance_n and_o â—â—tient_a family_n especial_o if_o he_o be_v a_o man_n of_o honour_n and_o quaâ—y_n for_o these_o concerment_n be_v the_o high_a object_n of_o natural_a desire_n to_o leave_v these_o seem_v all_o one_o as_o to_o cast_v off_o nature_n use_v humanity_n itself_o but_o yet_o this_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o a_o â—â—hristian_a god_n many_o time_n put_v they_o upon_o trial_n call_v they_o to_o â—â—fferings_n to_o sorsake_v all_o indearement_n and_o adhere_v only_o to_o â—â—m_fw-la to_o love_v he_o for_o himself_o and_o above_o and_o before_o all_o other_o use_v to_o love_v other_o only_o in_o and_o for_o he_o and_o so_o christ_n proâ—â—ed_v not_o to_o his_o follower_n the_o fullness_n of_o the_o creature_n abundnace_n of_o wealth_n dignity_n and_o throne_n outward_a success_n and_o â—osperities_n carnal_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n confluence_n of_o all_o â—rthly_a enjoyment_n but_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a conditon_n such_o 〈◊〉_d will_v make_v the_o most_o affectionate_a servant_n forsake_v his_o master_n â—e_z most_o faithful_a subject_n leave_v his_o prince_n and_o compound_v in_o i_o persecution_n and_o tribulation_n poverty_n and_o ignominy_n no_o â—â—ther_n argument_n of_o invitation_n to_o submit_v to_o his_o di_fw-mi cipline_n do_v â—â—e_z or_o his_o apostle_n use_v but_o such_o as_o be_v draw_v from_o suffering_n and_o the_o reward_n thereof_o neither_o indeed_o can_v they_o proper_o have_v use_v any_o other_o for_o christ_n be_v the_o prince_n of_o suffering_n a_o â—â—an_z of_o sorrow_n and_o the_o apostle_n be_v banish_v imprison_a â—rmented_v not_o one_o of_o they_o but_o saint_n john_n and_o he_o escape_v â—eath_n by_o a_o miracle_n when_o he_o be_v put_v into_o a_o cauldron_n of_o â—alding_a lead_n and_o oil_n die_v a_o natural_a death_n and_o so_o not_o only_o by_o precept_n teach_v but_o by_o example_n 〈…〉_o they_o who_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n must_v suffer_v persecute_v saint_n paul_n find_v it_o so_o no_o soon_o be_v he_o convert_v ananias_n be_v send_v to_o baptise_v he_o with_o this_o declaration_n will_v show_v thou_o how_o great_a thing_n thou_o must_v suffer_v act_v 9_o â—â—_o and_o ever_o after_o he_o be_v a_o commission-officer_n under_o chriâ—â—_n his_o motto_n be_v quotidiè_fw-la morior_fw-la i_o die_v daily_o and_o the_o câ—â—â—_n be_v both_o his_o delight_n and_o his_o study_n no_o soon_o be_v dâ—â—â—â—_n anoint_v and_o concecrate_v to_o the_o kingly_a office_n by_o the_o propâ—â—_n samuel_n but_o he_o be_v subject_v to_o trouble_n and_o misery_n when_o be_v once_o admit_v into_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o choose_a genâ—tion_n the_o royal_a priesthood_n the_o holy_a nation_n we_o ever_o aâ—â—_n be_v obnoxious_a to_o temptation_n persecution_n and_o affliction_n 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a blessing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v be_v with_o persecutiâ—_n mark_v 10.30_o of_o the_o eight_o beatitude_n mention_v matth._n five_o of_o they_o they_o have_v either_o meanness_n or_o misery_n for_o the_o subject_n bless_v be_v the_o poor_a the_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a â—â—_o that_o mourn_v the_o humble_a the_o persecute_a and_o as_o it_o fare_v wâ—_n christ_n he_o be_v immediate_o assault_v by_o the_o tempter_n upon_o solemn_a designation_n and_o separation_n to_o the_o office_n of_o mediâ—_n by_o baptism_n mat._n 3.16.17_o and_o mat._n 4.1_o so_o it_o happen_v every_o follower_n of_o christ_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o listen_v themselves_o â—â—der_v his_o command_n subscribe_v to_o his_o service_n they_o be_v sure_a to_o mâ—â—_n with_o difficulty_n sadness_n and_o conflict_n the_o devil_n his_o complice_n and_o agent_n pursue_v they_o with_o implacable_a fury_n with_o 〈◊〉_d weary_a malice_n and_o rage_n the_o sentence_n be_v peremptory_a in_o 〈◊〉_d world_n you_o shall_v have_v tribulation_n john_n 16.33_o see_v but_o in_o wâ—â—_n harsh_a language_n god_n declare_v his_o will_n to_o abraham_n the_o woâ—â—_n and_o expression_n be_v able_a to_o torment_v the_o bowel_n disorder_n tâ—_n affection_n disturb_v the_o soul_n and_o distract_v the_o spirit_n of_o aâ—â—_n one_o not_o altogether_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o have_v any_o spark_n of_o good_a nature_n in_o he_o he_o faith_n not_o to_o he_o in_o a_o sweet_a or_o smooth_a stile_n taâ—â—â—_n journey_n out_o of_o chaldee_n and_o travel_v thence_o into_o canaan_n 〈◊〉_d in_o severe_a and_o high_a phrase_n get_v thou_o out_o of_o thy_o country_n and_o frâ—â—_n thy_o kindred_n and_o from_o thy_o father_n house_n god_n will_v not_o dissemble_v with_o his_o servant_n he_o tell_v they_o plain_o the_o term_n a_o condition_n of_o their_o servitude_n what_o they_o must_v expect_v and_o looâ—_n for_o neither_o will_v he_o have_v they_o to_o flatter_v or_o delude_v they_o self_n with_o vain_a hope_n of_o i_o know_v not_o what_o imaginary_a felicity_n not_o to_o build_v castle_n in_o the_o air_n frame_n ideas_n and_o pleaâ—â—nt_a fancy_n of_o empire_n crown_n riches_n and_o honourable_a attendance_n but_o wise_o to_o consider_v with_o themselves_o aforehand_o â—hether_o they_o like_v the_o term_n will_v observe_v the_o condition_n leave_v 〈◊〉_d if_o that_o be_v require_v to_o follow_v he_o leave_v forsake_v their_o preâ—â—nded_a and_o acknowledge_v master_n he_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o â—â—r_a their_o apostasy_n and_o they_o become_v a_o taunt_n and_o scorn_n to_o other_o luke_n 14.28.29.30_o look_v to_o it_o then_o o_o christian_n what_o god_n â—â—quires_v of_o thou_o consider_v aforehand_o what_o god_n have_v call_v â—â—ee_a too_o its_o temerity_n and_o folly_n to_o take_v in_o hand_n so_o great_a a_o enterprise_n unless_o thou_o intend_v to_o go_v through_o with_o it_o it_o be_v sin_n use_v shame_n too_o to_o forsake_v it_o after_o thou_o have_v undertake_v it_o he_o â—â—at_o put_v his_o hand_n to_o the_o plough_n and_o look_v etc._n etc._n luke_n 9.62_o â—â—e_z who_o money_n or_o preferment_n can_v seduce_v or_o fear_v baffle_v out_o 〈◊〉_d his_o undertake_n to_o side_n or_o betray_v his_o trust_n to_o the_o adverse_a parâ—â—_n be_v too_o base_a and_o vulgar_a a_o spirit_n to_o be_v employ_v in_o any_o honourable_a service_n let_v none_o pretend_v to_o christ_n who_o either_o doâ—â—gly_a love_n and_o fancy_n the_o world_n or_o slavish_o and_o cowardly_o â—â—ares_v it_o who_o drive_v at_o nothing_o but_o interest_n and_o be_v affect_v with_o nothing_o but_o loss_n or_o death_n or_o the_o pre-apprehension_n of_o either_o 〈◊〉_d who_o fair_a promise_n can_v seduce_v or_o threat_n or_o hard_a usage_n bugbear_n and_o stave_v out_o of_o his_o religion_n let_v he_o never_o take_v the_o â—â—me_n of_o christian_a remember_v lot_n wife_n who_o regret_v â—â—e_v loss_n of_o her_o country_n and_o some_o gawdy_a vanity_n she_o have_v â—â—ere_o be_v turn_v into_o a_o pillar_n of_o salt_n know_v then_o and_o consider_v o_o christian_n that_o all_o those_o trial_n and_o suffering_n be_v thy_o porâ—â—on_n in_o this_o life_n that_o through_o many_o tribulation_n thou_o must_v enâ—â—r_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n if_o call_v thou_o must_v forâ—â—ke_v all_o and_o follow_v thy_o master_n here_o in_o bear_v thy_o cross_n hereafter_o in_o receive_v a_o crown_n per_fw-la varios_fw-la casus_fw-la per_fw-la tot_fw-la disâ—imina_fw-la rerum_fw-la tendimus_fw-la in_o latinus_n god_n will_v have_v it_o so_o for_o â—any_n reason_n best_o know_v to_o himself_o yet_o some_o we_o have_v revive_v from_o his_o fullness_n which_o his_o word_n as_o a_o suppletory_n have_v â—â—nished_v we_o withal_o as_o 1._o these_o suffering_n and_o
as_o king_n and_o prophet_n 2._o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o make_v thou_o prosperous_a and_o religion_n 3._o i_o will_v make_v thy_o name_n great_a not_o only_o to_o be_v the_o â—ther_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o a_o perpetual_a decree_n but_o to_o be_v conâ—â—sed_v among_o the_o nation_n and_o reverence_v among_o the_o heathen_a josephus_n lib._n 1._o antiq._n 4._o thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n thou_o shall_v sure_o be_v blesseâ—_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o in_o abstracto_fw-la thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n self_n and_o also_o because_o that_o expression_n the_o lord_n bless_v theâ—_n abraham_n be_v the_o usual_a form_n of_o blessing_n among_o the_o hebrâ—â—_n 5._o i_o will_v bless_v they_o that_o bless_v thou_o other_o shall_v be_v bleâ—_n for_o thy_o sake_n 6._o i_o will_v curse_v they_o that_o curse_v thou_o all_o thy_o eneâ—_n shall_v perish_v and_o be_v scatter_v 7._o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n who_o be_v imitator_n of_o abrahamsâ—â—ty_n â—â—ty_z and_o follower_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o immediate_o hereupon_o confirmation_n of_o all_o god_n appear_v to_o abraham_n which_o also_o a_o further_a comfort_n to_o he_o in_o his_o affliction_n thus_o dolâ—_n voluptas_fw-la inuicem_fw-la cedunt_fw-la heaviness_n may_v endure_v for_o a_o niâ—â—â—â—_n but_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n christ_n deal_v thus_o 〈◊〉_d his_o disciple_n he_o forewarn_v they_o what_o they_o shall_v suffer_v ever_o annex_v to_o his_o prediction_n of_o affliction_n succeed_a aâ—â—rances_n of_o mercy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o world_n you_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d tribulation_n but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n i_o have_v overcome_v the_o woâ—â—_n john_n 16.33_o after_o we_o be_v require_v to_o leave_v father_n and_o â—â—ther_n etc._n etc._n a_o promise_n be_v make_v for_o the_o receipt_n of_o a_o hundred_o 〈◊〉_d here_o and_o hereafter_o a_o life_n of_o blessedness_n to_o all_o eternity_n tâ—â—_n be_v much_o mistake_v and_o the_o author_n of_o their_o own_o misery_n who_o sit_v down_o under_o a_o cross_n in_o pensivenesse_n and_o anxiety_n spirit_n and_o never_o look_v to_o that_o future_a glory_n which_o be_v prepaâ—â—â—_n for_o they_o whereas_o if_o they_o do_v consider_v the_o after_o reward_n the_o will_v not_o count_v their_o present_a suffering_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 8.18_o eâ—â—_n because_o they_o look_v not_o at_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v but_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o see_v temporal_a affliction_n and_o spiritual_a consolation_n be_v not_o incompatible_a 1_o thes_n 1.6_o bâ—_n always_o meet_v in_o those_o who_o abound_v in_o hope_n and_o confident_a of_o a_o infinite_a advantage_n when_o the_o day_n of_o restitution_n come_v but_o if_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o natural_a dependence_n no_o expectation_n or_o security_n of_o heaven_n the_o fear_n of_o deaâ—_n wound_v we_o to_o death_n we_o lose_v our_o soul_n to_o save_v our_o person_n use_v estate_n our_o heart_n faint_a and_o fail_v we_o at_o every_o shake_n whereas_o we_o reflect_v upon_o that_o recompense_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o believer_n this_o will_v allay_v all_o our_o secular_a sorrow_n allienate_v and_o â—se_v the_o pressure_n we_o lie_v under_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n rom._n 12.12_o â—â—e_z shall_v not_o decline_v to_o go_v any_o whither_o we_o be_v call_v to_o to_z â—â—e_z any_o thing_n be_v command_v to_o endure_v any_o thing_n shall_v be_v flict_v upon_o we_o we_o will_v run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o set_v before_o we_o look_v on_o and_o for_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o fisher_n of_o our_o faith_n 5._o the_o former_a observation_n be_v strengthen_v by_o that_o which_o â—lowes_n he_o go_v not_o know_v whether_o know_v he_o do_v that_o â—ethersoever_o he_o go_v god_n be_v his_o exceed_a great_a reward_n curtius_n say_v ubicunque_fw-la vir_fw-la fortis_fw-la sedem_fw-la elegerit_fw-la patria_fw-la est_fw-la he_o be_v certain_a that_o what_o place_n soever_o the_o divine_a prodence_n shall_v guide_v he_o to_o that_o shall_v be_v his_o inheritance_n 〈◊〉_d what_o that_o place_n be_v he_o neither_o know_v by_o name_n or_o scituaâ—n_o or_o description_n in_o a_o map_n yet_o this_o exigent_n be_v he_o put_v to_o remove_v from_o a_o know_a certain_a inheritance_n whereof_o have_v seizine_n and_o actual_a possession_n for_o a_o strange_a and_o unowne_a land_n which_o he_o have_v only_o in_o expectation_n a_o settle_a bitation_n for_o a_o ambulatory_a waver_a pilgrimage_n god_n quire_n of_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o temporal_a present_a pleasure_n â—hich_v we_o taste_v feel_v and_o see_v for_o that_o estate_n in_o reversion_n â—ose_v excellency_n eye_n can_v see_v ear_n can_v hear_v neiâ—er_o can_v they_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n only_o we_o have_v i_o rude_a and_o unformed_a idaea_n and_o glimpse_n thereof_o enough_o make_v they_o amiable_a and_o defireable_a flesh_n apprehend_v no_v but_o what_o may_v be_v demonstrate_v by_o sense_n and_o carnal_a â—en_n move_v and_o act_n upon_o such_o advantage_n as_o their_o intelligence_n all_o conduct_v they_o and_o think_v folly_n and_o madness_n to_o lose_v a_o â—ouse_n a_o estate_n here_o for_o a_o mansion_n and_o a_o inheritance_n in_o â—version_n faith_n move_v not_o by_o the_o direction_n of_o sense_n but_o upâ—â—_n the_o dictate_v of_o conscience_n act_v not_o with_o reference_n to_o 〈◊〉_d present_a convenience_n but_o according_a to_o the_o suggestion_n of_o eligion_n and_o express_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v makes_z the_o beâ—ever_n follow_v the_o heavenly_a call_n with_o a_o indifferency_n of_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d neglect_n of_o the_o present_a emergency_n not_o respect_v whether_o he_o go_v what_o he_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n for_o he_o knowâ—_n and_o be_v satisfy_v that_o he_o who_o have_v promise_v be_v faithful_a that_o 〈◊〉_d will_v not_o tempt_v he_o above_o his_o ability_n but_o will_v give_v a_o issue_n and_o yet_o what_o a_o believer_n do_v in_o this_o case_n be_v no_o more_o but_o wâ—_n a_o wise_a provident_a carnal_a man_n do_v for_o his_o temporal_a interâ—_n the_o merchant_n and_o mariner_n leave_v their_o family_n and_o postession_n sail_v into_o remote_a and_o sometime_o unknown_a country_n 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o hazard_n of_o wind_n and_o wether_n depend_v on_o 〈◊〉_d firmness_n of_o a_o three_o inch_n plank_n and_o many_o time_n upon_o 〈◊〉_d strength_n and_o work_n of_o a_o cable_n and_o all_o this_o he_o under_o take_v upon_o this_o score_n in_o hope_n that_o his_o voyage_n may_v 〈◊〉_d and_o spes_fw-la est_fw-la rei_fw-la incertae_fw-la nomen_fw-la advantagion_n or_o honourable_a to_o himself_o a_o improvement_n to_o his_o estate_n a_o enrichâ—â—_n his_o posterity_n though_o he_o know_v not_o which_o way_n the_o wiâ—_n shall_v drive_v he_o or_o into_o who_o hand_n he_o shall_v fall_v and_o thiâ—_n the_o condition_n of_o all_o such_o who_o seek_v their_o fortune_n they_o leâ—_n the_o present_a modicum_n in_o expectation_n of_o a_o great_a proportion_n if_o it_o fall_v well_o they_o be_v make_v if_o not_o they_o be_v undo_v 〈◊〉_d now_o a_o believer_n have_v a_o advantage_n and_o therefore_o more_o reaâ—_n to_o follow_v his_o design_n for_o though_o he_o leave_v his_o pittance_n 〈◊〉_d yet_o assure_v he_o be_v he_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o heaveâ—_n father_n all_o thing_n shall_v go_v well_o with_o he_o and_o so_o his_o desiâ—â—_n be_v both_o more_o religious_a and_o prudentiall_a this_o be_v the_o coâ—â—tion_n of_o the_o hebrew_n the_o apostle_n write_v unto_o to_o be_v plunder_n expel_v their_o house_n exile_v from_o their_o native_a soil_n to_o 〈◊〉_d vagrant_n and_o night-wanderer_n without_o any_o settle_a place_n of_o residence_n but_o he_o confirm_v they_o by_o this_o consideration_n this_o very_a estâ—_n be_v long_o since_o praefigure_v and_o as_o it_o be_v consecrate_v in_o abraham_n if_o then_o our_o case_n be_v as_o this_o of_o abraham_n or_o these_o hebrew_n or_o as_o the_o primitive_a christian_n who_o motto_n be_v quos_fw-la fugiamus_fw-la habemus_fw-la quo_fw-la fugiamus_fw-la non_fw-la habemus_fw-la yet_o let_v the_o saâ—_n consideration_n of_o faith_n and_o religion_n and_o reason_n establish_v 〈◊〉_d settle_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o a_o patient_a submission_n to_o gâ—â—_n good_a pleasure_n and_o will_n let_v they_o who_o have_v not_o hope_n or_o 〈◊〉_d have_v their_o portion_n and_o their_o hope_n here_o only_o fret_v murmaâ—_n and_o repine_v but_o for_o we_o christian_a and_o belove_a brethren_n let_v 〈◊〉_d be_v steadfast_a and_o unmoveable_a abound_v always_o in_o the_o worâ—_n of_o the_o lord_n forasmuch_o as_o you_o know_v that_o your_o labour_n be_v not_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v the_o panegyricke_n which_o chryso_v â—â—de_v of_o his_o antiochian_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d no_o contingency_n disaster_n fear_v danger_n difficulty_n or_o hardness_n can_v abate_v or_o cool_v their_o zeal_n nay_o say_v he_o it_o do_v not_o â—â—ely_o not_o
restitution_n of_o the_o same_o in_o specie_fw-la though_o that_o every_o respect_n may_v not_o be_v presume_v or_o the_o reward_n commuâ—â—_n into_o eternity_n and_o this_o hold_v in_o many_o dispensation_n of_o 〈◊〉_d goodness_n without_o a_o removal_n to_o heaven_n if_o god_n exalt_v 〈◊〉_d understanding_n and_o spirit_n to_o strong_a and_o serious_a apprehensâ—â—_n and_o contemplation_n of_o his_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n whâ—_n we_o be_v here_o in_o a_o otherwise_o sad_a and_o tragical_a estate_n as_o foâ—â—_n stance_n if_o he_o permit_v we_o to_o be_v indigent_a and_o sharp_o neceâ—â—ous_a yet_o give_v free_o of_o the_o treasure_n of_o his_o wisdom_n in_o spretuall_a understanding_n to_o make_v we_o rich_a in_o faith_n and_o abound_v good_a work_n if_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v persecute_v and_o afflict_a aâ—_n yet_o afford_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghostâ—_n in_o these_o interim_n the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heaâ—_n and_o we_o be_v root_v and_o ground_v in_o our_o hope_n if_o in_o ignomy_n and_o dishonour_n and_o yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o glory_n rest_v 〈◊〉_d we_o if_o in_o malady_n and_o bodily_a infirmity_n yet_o the_o distempâ—_n and_o disease_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v remove_v and_o cure_v and_o spiritâ—â—_n health_n and_o life_n substitute_v if_o dispossess_v of_o our_o inheritance_n and_o yet_o we_o possess_v our_o soul_n in_o patience_n this_o be_v not_o to_o â—â—ceive_v hard_a measure_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n but_o good_a measâ—pressed_v down_o shake_v together_o and_o run_v over_o god_n 〈◊〉_d these_o deal_n be_v not_o hard_a or_o austere_a but_o good_a and_o graciousâ—_n we_o and_o o_o that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n to_o discern_v and_o the_o ligâ—â—_n to_o distinguish_v and_o heart_n to_o come_v taste_n and_o see_v how_o graciâ—â—_n the_o lord_n be_v last_o abraham_n heavenly_a mindedness_n be_v considerable_a â—_o several_a instance_n in_o canaan_n he_o sojourn_v in_o tent_n ambâ—â—tory_n and_o uncertain_a lodging_n in_o heaven_n he_o expect_v a_o city_n â—_o mansion_n firm_a and_o immutable_a of_o perfect_a and_o last_a repose_n 〈◊〉_d canaan_n he_o live_v in_o the_o open_a air_n separate_v from_o the_o soâ—â—ty_n of_o the_o native_n in_o heaven_n he_o shall_v find_v a_o foundator_n where_o be_v resident_a the_o innumerable_a company_n of_o angel_n 〈◊〉_d sanctify_a spirit_n the_o general_a assembly_n and_o church_n of_o the_o â—â—rst_v bear_v the_o tabernacle_n he_o move_v in_o be_v the_o work_v â—f_a man_n hand_n of_o their_o composition_n and_o fashion_v the_o city_n of_o the_o live_a god_n be_v his_o own_o fabric_n god_n the_o architect_n and_o builder_n 2_o cor_fw-la 5.1_o so_o this_o city_n be_v not_o a_o terâ—ene_n habitation_n subject_n to_o mutation_n and_o casualty_n by_o several_a contingency_n and_o mode_n of_o government_n but_o a_o heavenly_a who_o foundation_n can_v be_v remove_v or_o shake_v here_o â—elow_n city_n be_v many_o time_n break_v with_o division_n faction_n and_o interest_n where_o we_o may_v not_o abide_v unless_o we_o be_v a_o parâ—y_n and_o there_o be_v hazard_n or_o newter_n and_o then_o we_o be_v liable_a 〈◊〉_d be_v hate_v of_o all_o and_o to_o be_v abuse_v by_o every_o prevail_a faction_n this_o city_n of_o god_n be_v furnish_v with_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n â—â—aintained_v in_o a_o perfect_a and_o indissoluble_a unity_n of_o the_o holy_a â—aints_n and_o angel_n o_o let_v the_o same_o mind_n be_v in_o we_o that_o be_v â—n_v abraham_n despise_v the_o world_n because_o we_o think_v of_o heaven_n not_o to_o be_v entangle_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o world_n because_o â—ere_z we_o be_v stranger_n in_o vain_a do_v we_o look_v for_o a_o mansion_n â—â—ere_o unless_o here_o as_o strangers_z and_o pilgrim_n we_o abstain_v â—â—om_o fleshly_a lust_n 1_o peter_n 2.11_o unless_o by_o obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o well-doing_n we_o go_v out_o of_o babylon_n into_o the_o place_n which_o we_o shall_v after_o receive_v for_o a_o inheritance_n unless_o we_o avoid_v and_o flee_v from_o the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n unless_o we_o deny_v â—ur_n self_n and_o become_v humble_a patient_n chaste_a liberal_a merciful_a and_o obedient_a invitamur_fw-la ergo_fw-la à _fw-la deo_fw-la patre_fw-la ut_fw-la faâ—ice_n &_o beata_fw-la commutatione_n patrâ—m_fw-la diabolum_fw-la relinquamus_fw-la if_o â—â—e_v come_v not_o or_o be_v not_o entertain_v when_o we_o come_v perditiâ—â—ua_fw-la ex_fw-la te_fw-la our_o destruction_n be_v of_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a i_o shall_v â—hut_v 〈◊〉_d with_o saint_n augustine_n word_n lib._n serm._n the_o temp_n serm._n 68_o novum_n ho_o probationis_fw-la geâ—â—â—_n habenti_fw-la propria_fw-la exiâ—ia_fw-la iudicere_fw-la peregrina_fw-la ingerere_fw-la laborem_fw-la itineris_fw-la quiescenti_fw-la imâ—erare_fw-la penuriam_fw-la possidenti_fw-la &_o tantarum_fw-la facultatem_fw-la domiuâ—_n nâ—â—issiâ—atem_fw-la imponere_fw-la peregrinandi_fw-la libenter_fw-la tamen_fw-la fides_fw-la accepit_fw-la quicquid_fw-la arduam_fw-la videbatur_fw-la incredulis_fw-la &_o sententiam_fw-la dci_o tanâ—uam_fw-la qui_fw-la optare_fw-la videretur_fw-la accepit_fw-la fidelis_fw-la and_o thus_o i_o pass_v to_o the_o three_o part._n the_o three_o part._n the_o prayer_n o_o incomprehensible_a immutable_a and_o all-sufficient_a lord_n gâ—â—_n who_o way_n be_v in_o the_o great_a deep_n and_o who_o foot-sâ—â—_n be_v not_o know_v who_o by_o secret_a method_n of_o mercy_n order_v 〈◊〉_d sad_a contingency_n to_o the_o advantage_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o 〈◊〉_d thy_o wisdom_n and_o power_n bring_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a we_o glorâ—_n thy_o wisdom_n celebrate_v thy_o power_n magnify_v thy_o mercy_n 〈◊〉_d thy_o goodness_n admire_v thy_o providence_n and_o do_v most_o humble_o 〈◊〉_d plore_v thy_o grace_n and_o assistance_n that_o we_o with_o great_a attention_n 〈◊〉_d devotion_n and_o much_o humility_n may_v hearken_v to_o thy_o heavenly_a 〈◊〉_d the_o express_v of_o thy_o will_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o 〈◊〉_d as_o ready_a to_o obey_v as_o hear_v that_o at_o all_o time_n we_o may_v express_v 〈◊〉_d obedience_n by_o a_o effectual_a dereliction_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o moreâ—â—tion_n of_o our_o last_n and_o when_o thou_o please_v we_o may_v with_o a_o qâ—â—_n and_o week_n spirit_n be_v content_v and_o resign_v in_o all_o change_n of_o pâ—â—son_n and_o condition_n and_o when_o thou_o call_v reddy_o forsake_v all_o 〈◊〉_d natural_a interest_n relation_n and_o converâ—ences_n let_v 〈◊〉_d our_o lâ—â—_n to_o our_o worldly_a endearment_n or_o the_o fear_n or_o loss_n of_o our_o eâ—â—â—_n thy_o possession_n be_v ever_o able_a to_o dispossess_v 〈◊〉_d of_o our_o hope_n of_o hâ—â—ven_n let_v we_o never_o practice_v any_o indirect_a or_o unwarrantable_a â—onses_n either_o to_o procure_v or_o preserve_v a_o estate_n that_o we_o be_v â—â—grims_n and_o stranger_n here_o in_o affection_n as_o well_o as_o condition_n 〈◊〉_d long_o after_o and_o labour_n for_o a_o continue_a city_n demeaning_a our_o seâ—â—_n as_o stranger_n in_o all_o modesty_n and_o sobricâ—y_n act_v as_o stranger_n move_v homeward_o to_o our_o country_n the_o heavenly_a jerusaleâ—â—_n overlook_a the_o presect_v and_o eâ—â—ing_v the_o future_a the_o heaven_n maâ—sions_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n the_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a 〈◊〉_d defile_v that_o fâ—deth_v not_o away_o eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n abraham_n bâ—somâ—_n the_o place_n of_o â—ost_o to_o the_o son_n of_o abraham_n to_o live_v foâ—_n ever_o with_o the_o god_n of_o abraham_n to_o which_o god_n father_n soâ—â—â—_n and_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o glory_n honour_n and_o imâ—â—tality_n 〈◊〉_d and_o to_o all_o eternity_n amen_n sarahs_n seed_n heb._n 11.11.12_o through_o faith_n also_o sarah_n herself_o receive_v strength_n to_o conceive_v seed_n and_o be_v deliver_v of_o a_o child_n when_o she_o be_v past_o age_n because_o she_o judge_v he_o faithful_a who_o have_v â—ramised_v etc._n etc._n sarah_n be_v former_o abraham_n consort_n in_o his_o exile_n she_o be_v now_o his_o partner_n in_o the_o promise_a seed_n they_o be_v conjoin_v by_o god_n in_o holy_a wedlock_n they_o be_v not_o separate_v or_o divide_v in_o their_o holy_a faith_n and_o so_o as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v â—he_v apostle_n join_v they_o in_o his_o discourse_n for_o honour_a example's_n of_o faith_n and_o magnanimity_n abraham_n follow_v the_o voice_n â—nd_n call_v of_o his_o lord_n and_o god_n sarah_n follow_v the_o example_n of_o â—er_n lord_n and_o master_n for_o so_o she_o acknowledge_v he_o 1_o pet._n 3.6_o â—nd_n be_v therefore_o the_o immediate_o follow_v example_n here_o and_o â—ndeed_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o her_o sex_n be_v put_v into_o the_o gatalogue_n even_o that_o sex_n though_o the_o weak_a may_v for_o all_o that_o be_v strong_a in_o â—aith_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v emphatical_o express_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o also_o for_o the_o encouragement_n of_o the_o hebrew_n woman_n that_o they_o will_v submit_v to_o any_o condition_n with_o their_o yoke-fellow_n and_o not_o through_o softness_n delecacy_n or_o wantonness_n decline_v copartnership_n
prevail_a party_n peter_n notwithstanding_o his_o doubt_n be_v in_o the_o account_n of_o believer_n why_o doubte_v thou_o o_o thou_o of_o little_a faith_n god_n will_v not_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n nor_o bruise_v the_o break_a reed_n faith_n even_o to_o the_o pittance_n and_o proportion_n of_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n shall_v be_v accept_v with_o he_o who_o property_n be_v to_o be_v east_n entreat_v and_o hereupon_o he_o entitle_v himself_o the_o good_a shepherd_n because_o he_o take_v the_o weak_a sheep_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o the_o weak_a believer_n be_v receive_v though_o not_o for_o his_o weakness_n yet_o even_o for_o that_o a_o believer_n rom._n 14.3_o god_n have_v receive_v he_o he_o be_v god_n servant_n verse_n 4._o sarahs_n infirmity_n be_v cover_v her_o faith_n commend_v her_o virtue_n extole_v her_o defailing_n not_o mention_v god_n goodness_n and_o long-suffering_a colour_a and_o conceal_v job_n impatience_n and_o though_o â—e_n murmur_v yet_o it_o be_v say_v express_o he_o sin_v not_o because_o of_o his_o sincerity_n and_o faithfulness_n indeed_o the_o law_n require_v perfect_a unsinning_a obedience_n and_o approve_v no_o act_n but_o what_o in_o â—â—â—bus_fw-la numeris_fw-la in_o every_o circumstance_n good_a without_o the_o least_o â—esect_v or_o imperfection_n bonum_fw-la est_fw-la ex_fw-la integra_fw-la causa_fw-la but_o the_o gospel_n offer_v more_o grace_n accept_v the_o weak_a if_o sincere_a enleavour_n of_o believer_n psal_n 103.13.14_o mal._n 3_o 17._o o_o then_o happy_a we_o if_o we_o but_o faithful_a servant_n if_o our_o working_n be_v buâ—â—ordiall_a and_o upright_a no_o evil_a adhere_a circumstance_n shall_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o condemn_v we_o o_o that_o we_o will_v imitate_v this_o goodness_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o fashion_n of_o the_o world_n to_o extenuate_v or_o conceal_v our_o neighbour_n virtue_n to_o proclaim_v their_o bad_a which_o procee_v from_o a_o spirit_n of_o pride_n see_v fe-love_n envy_n detraction_n or_o malice_n the_o character_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v the_o lord_n good_a and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o of_o great_a goodness_n pardon_v iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n not_o impute_v cover_n they_o o_o that_o we_o be_v like_o he_o in_o charity_n if_o we_o be_v than_o our_o charity_n will_v cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o fault_n 4._o sarah_n and_o many_o propheress_n the_o virgin_n mother_n and_o many_o other_o holy_a woman_n record_v for_o follower_n of_o christ_n have_v sufficient_o honour_v that_o sex_n for_o their_o piety_n and_o there_o have_v be_v from_o age_n to_o age_n such_o of_o they_o as_o have_v remonstrate_v their_o magnanimity_n and_o sincerity_n saint_n basil_n relate_v that_o â—an_v honourable_a matronâ—_n immediate_o before_o her_o death_n use_v this_o exhortation_n to_o those_o of_o her_o sex_n who_o be_v spectator_n of_o her_o suffering_n remember_v say_v she_o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o flesh_n of_o man_n be_v take_v to_o make_v in_o woman_n but_o his_o bone_n also_o so_o we_o be_v bone_n of_o his_o bone_n have_v receive_v strength_n spirit_n and_o conrage_v with_o and_o from_o he_o which_o we_o also_o shall_v employ_v in_o the_o dispraise_n of_o our_o holy_a faith_n 5._o sarah_n receive_v strength_n what_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o have_v which_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o be_v god_n which_o raise_v family_n anâ—_n give_v child_n psal_n 127.3_o and_o if_o god_n give_v they_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d just_a and_o congruous_a we_o return_v they_o to_o he_o consecrate_v theâ—â—_n to_o god_n train_n they_o up_o in_o his_o discipline_n and_o if_o he_o remand_v they_o and_o call_v for_o they_o as_o many_o time_n he_o do_v free_o 〈◊〉_d surrender_v and_o resign_v they_o 6._o god_n afford_v not_o this_o happiness_n to_o abraham_n and_o sarah_n till_o their_o old_a age_n god_n many_o time_n communicate_v 〈◊〉_d his_o grace_n to_o we_o till_o our_o strength_n fail_v we_o not_o that_o we_o shâ—â—â—_n presume_v that_o god_n will_v do_v so_o because_o he_o may_v and_o sometime_o do_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o at_o any_o time_n diffide_v his_o merâ—â—_n or_o drive_v into_o despair_n some_o he_o call_v at_o the_o eleve_v hoâ—â—_n and_o one_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n but_o we_o must_v beware_v 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v danger_n in_o all_o delay_n and_o no_o estate_n more_o dangerous_a then_o to_o defer_v repentance_n till_o old_a age_n or_o the_o deathbed_n maâ—â—_n we_o unserviceable_a for_o the_o world_n and_o unable_a for_o the_o prosecuâ—â—â—â—_n of_o its_o lust_n for_o though_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o true_a repentanceâ—_n never_o too_o late_o yet_o it_o be_v also_o most_o true_a that_o late_a repentance_n â—_o seldom_o or_o never_o 〈◊〉_d 7._o sarahs_n womb_n receive_v life_n and_o strength_n to_o conceiâ—â—_n represent_v unto_o we_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o conversion_n to_o god_n thâ—_n soul_n natural_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n till_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 〈◊〉_d receive_v life_n and_o strength_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n there_o be_v a_o plastic_a fermative_a virtue_n in_o the_o immortal_a seâ—â—_n 1_o peter_n 1.23_o which_o beget_v in_o we_o the_o new_a man_n which_o â—â—ter_n god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n anâ—_n as_o isaac_n have_v not_o his_o be_v from_o his_o parent_n by_o their_o natural_a generative_a faculty_n but_o by_o a_o supernatural_a assistance_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v not_o the_o son_n aftâ—â—_n the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o promise_n gal_n 4.23_o so_o it_o be_v not_o by_o naturâ—â—_n but_o by_o a_o power_n from_o heaven_n that_o christ_n be_v form_v in_o 〈◊〉_d and_o he_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n john_n 1.13_o who_o 〈◊〉_d bear_v not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_v man_n but_o of_o god_n the_o three_o part._n the_o prayer_n o_o omnipotent_a lord_n the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n who_o give_v new_a strength_n and_o ability_n to_o the_o deâ—ayed_a bone_n and_o impair_v member_n of_o abraham_n even_o as_o dead_a euâ—ve_v our_o dead_a spirit_n give_v a_o spiritual_a be_v to_o our_o nature_n â—ead_a in_o sin_n create_v clean_o hearis_fw-la and_o renew_v right_a spirit_n withâ—â—_n we_o that_o we_o may_v die_v unto_o fin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n thou_o who_o give_v power_n to_o sarah_n to_o conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o â—â—ly_a seed_n raise_v we_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o â—ur_n nature_n to_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o mind_n that_o through_o the_o â—â—mortall_a seed_n plant_v and_o water_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o bless_a spirit_n we_o may_v receive_v strength_n and_o ability_n of_o spirit_n to_o conceiuâ—_v and_o fâ—rmâ—_n christ_n within_o we_o to_o resist_v sinew_n and_o adhere_v to_o godliness_n and_o notwithstanding_o the_o barrenness_n and_o weakness_n of_o our_o â—â—ture_n to_o be_v enable_v in_o the_o inner_a to_o perform_v all_o holy_a daty_n to_o â—hoâ—nd_v and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o gracious_a god_n to_o extend_v thy_o goodness_n to_o thy_o whole_a catheâ—â—ne_n church_n deliver_v she_o from_o those_o oppressor_n that_o seek_v to_o decoure_v she_o comfort_v all_o her_o desolation_n make_v her_o desert_n like_a eden_n and_o her_o wilderness_n like_o the_o garden_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o bring_v â—orth_o holy_a plant_n iâ—_n flonrish_v in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o to_o worship_n â—iuâ—_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n let_v joy_n and_o gladness_n be_v find_v â—â—erein_o praise_n and_o the_o voyâ—e_n of_o sing_v raise_v up_o unto_o her_o nure_a father_n and_o nurse_n mother_n and_o strengthen_v she_o to_o conâ—â—eâ—ve_v and_o bring_v up_o as_o many_o as_o the_o star_n of_o the_o skiâ—_n in_o multitude_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sâ—aâ—shâ—re_n which_o be_v innumerable_a â—o_o offerâ—up_n unto_o thou_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thansgiving_n and_o after_o to_o sing_v incessant_o holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v to_o coâ—e_n bless_v â—â—onour_n and_o glory_n be_v unto_o he_o that_o fit_v on_o the_o thrâ—â—e_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n and_o to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n abraham_n offer_v heb._n 11.17.18.19_o by_o faith_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v try_v offer_v up_o isaâ—â—_n and_o be_v that_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n offer_v up_o 〈◊〉_d only_o beget_v son_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o ten_o and_o last_o trial_n of_o faithful_a abraham_n paraâ—â—_n have_v observe_v from_o the_o hebrew_n but_o of_o other_o the_o most_o grievous_a dangerous_a and_o uncourteous_a the_o â—â—lusion_n and_o compliment_n of_o they_o all_o and_o though_o each_o of_o thâ—_n be_v sufficient_o sad_a and_o dismal_a and_o require_v great_a ability_n faith_n
he_o please_v and_o so_o the_o levite_n exod_v 32.27.18_o have_v not_o legal_a power_n over_o the_o person_n of_o their_o brethren_n but_o be_v design_v by_o special_a order_n from_o god_n himself_o for_o this_o work_n they_o have_v full_a commission_n for_o what_o they_o do_v and_o so_o if_o the_o israelite_n of_o their_o own_o head_n or_o score_n have_v spoil_v the_o egyptian_n they_o have_v be_v felon_n but_o because_o they_o have_v a_o lawful_a authority_n command_v they_o they_o be_v quit_v by_o all_o law_n both_o from_o usurpation_n and_o felony_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o be_v because_o that_o howsoever_o the_o law_n be_v eternal_a in_o the_o sanction_n yet_o it_o be_v variable_a in_o the_o instance_n thereof_o and_o particular_a determination_n as_o to_o murder_n be_v against_o the_o law_n but_o when_o a_o man_n be_v to_o be_v account_v a_o murderer_n the_o law_n express_v not_o abraham_n then_o have_v authority_n to_o do_v this_o fact_n do_v not_o transgress_v the_o law_n which_o if_o he_o shall_v attempt_v or_o but_o project_n the_o like_a or_o far_o less_o in_o the_o same_o kind_n without_o the_o same_o or_o sufficient_a order_n we_o be_v notorious_a delinquent_n and_o malesactor_n the_o general_a ordinary_a and_o perpetual_a obligation_n of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n and_o obedience_n the_o extraordinary_a particular_a and_o personal_a temporary_a instance_n be_v not_o to_o be_v draw_v into_o consequence_n nor_o imitation_n abraham_n faith_n be_v then_o reselve_v into_o these_o principle_n 1._o we_o be_v absolute_o and_o indispensable_o without_o all_o demur_n or_o counterplea_n without_o all_o haesitation_n or_o tergiversation_n to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 2._o god_n will_v and_o sovereign_a authority_n be_v the_o most_o exact_a and_o proper_a rule_n of_o justice_n 3._o god_n be_v most_o good_a and_o most_o wise_a and_o therefore_o command_v nothing_o irreconcilable_a and_o inconsistent_a with_o his_o goodness_n and_o wisdom_n 4._o to_o kill_v a_o son_n without_o express_a warrant_n be_v contrary_a tâ—_n duty_n but_o to_o offer_v he_o to_o god_n when_o god_n call_v be_v both_o obedience_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o with_o such_o obedientiall_a sacrifice_n goâ—_n be_v well_o please_v add_v to_o all_o this_o god_n command_v not_o thâ—_n act_n for_o itself_o that_o be_v he_o do_v not_o command_v it_o to_o be_v doâ—â—_n with_o a_o intention_n and_o purpose_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v but_o only_o to_o prove_v abraham_n whether_o he_o will_v do_v it_o or_o no_o upon_o goâ—_n order_n and_o therefore_o we_o read_v that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o doâ—â—_n yet_o god_n take_v his_o order_n to_o be_v full_o satisfy_v and_o exact_o obeyeâ—_n and_o count_v it_o as_o do_v for_o god_n design_n take_v place_n and_o the_o â—â—timate_a end_n of_o it_o be_v perfect_v for_o that_o he_o obey_v his_o voyâ—_n gen._n 22.16.18_o and_o though_o isaac_n be_v never_o hitherto_o a_o holocaust_n yet_o in_o the_o text_n he_o be_v say_v express_o to_o be_v offer_v 〈◊〉_d offered_n isaac_n his_o attempt_n be_v value_v from_o a_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n but_o further_o you_o may_v demand_v how_o come_v isaac_n to_o be_v abraham_n only_a son_n be_v not_o he_o a_o father_n to_o ishmael_n yet_o his_o only_a son_n he_o be_v though_o before_o he_o he_o have_v ishmael_n and_o after_o diverse_a child_n by_o keturah_n for_o these_o respect_n 1._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o expulsion_n of_o ishmael_n the_o son_n 〈◊〉_d the_o bondwoman_n who_o be_v out_v of_o his_o family_n by_o a_o decreâ—â—_n from_o heaven_n 2._o in_o reference_n to_o his_o wife_n sarah_n she_o only_o have_v isaac_n anâ—_n because_o she_o have_v no_o more_o he_o only_o be_v account_v the_o legal_a heâ—â—_n to_o abraham_n and_o this_o make_v a_o only_a son_n 3._o in_o reference_n to_o his_o affection_n and_o tenderness_n over_o himâ—_n his_o delight_n and_o his_o only_a hope_n who_o be_v a_o long_a time_n expect_v and_o desire_v and_o at_o last_o get_v by_o a_o miracle_n in_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n old_a age_n and_o so_o further_o to_o 4._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o promise_n whereof_o isaac_n be_v the_o subject_a as_o be_v express_v here_o in_o the_o text._n and_o 5._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o line_n and_o posterity_n of_o abraham_n for_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o â—learing_n of_o the_o word_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n 1._o when_o he_o be_v try_v many_o time_n he_o have_v be_v try_v beâ—ore_o but_o god_n will_v have_v he_o further_o sist_v he_o put_v his_o child_n upon_o several_a trial_n as_o in_o a_o trouble_a season_n billow_n fall_v â—n_v the_o neck_n of_o another_o so_o in_o this_o enrage_a world_n of_o wickedness_n one_o affliction_n follow_v close_o at_o the_o heel_n of_o another_o and_o we_o be_v no_o soon_o free_v from_o egypt_n but_o pharaoh_n parsue_v we_o our_o life_n be_v of_o few_o day_n but_o those_o full_a of_o trouble_n job_n 14.1_o â—very_n day_n have_v his_o trouble_n his_o evil_n sufficient_a unto_o the_o day_n be_v â—he_v evil_a thereof_o mat_n 6_o 34_o our_o life_n be_v a_o warfare_n a_o restless_a employment_n a_o time_n of_o conflict_n after_o one_o skirmish_n be_v over_o we_o must_v prepare_v for_o another_o david_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o â—ion_n and_o the_o paw_n of_o the_o bear_n fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o goliath_n â—nd_v after_o under_o saul_n rage_n and_o tyranny_n and_o at_o last_o a_o rebellion_n be_v hatch_v against_o he_o by_o his_o own_o son_n and_o his_o counsellor_n absalon_n and_o achitophel_n but_o why_o after_o so_o many_o and_o great_a assurance_n of_o fidelity_n and_o loyalty_n shall_v god_n yet_o require_v further_a evidence_n certain_o where_o god_n have_v bestow_v eminent_a grace_n he_o will_v have_v they_o eminent_o conspicuous_a where_o he_o confer_v great_a assistance_n of_o habet_n he_o exact_v proportionable_a â—â—yalls_n thereof_o job_n upright_o above_o all_o man_n in_o the_o east_n and_o therefore_o that_o his_o faith_n may_v be_v more_o glorious_a he_o must_v of_o all_o other_o â—â—e_z most_o put_v at_o god_n give_v moses_n a_o exceed_a great_a spirit_n and_o â—â—e_v therefore_o be_v to_o sustain_v the_o barden_n of_o israel_n god_n will_v not_o â—ave_n his_o grace_n idle_a in_o we_o but_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o strength_n exercise_v and_o employ_v but_o here_o be_v more_o in_o these_o word_n when_o he_o be_v try_v as_o if_o â—â—e_z have_v never_o be_v try_v heretofore_o it_o be_v true_a he_o have_v undergo_v several_a trial_n and_o those_o sharp_a one_o too_o but_o yet_o none_o of_o they_o â—n_o respect_v of_o this_o can_v merit_v the_o name_n the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o it_o â—ll_v the_o other_o be_v nothing_o bestow_v the_o denomination_n on_o this_o ordinary_o every_o man_n in_o the_o progress_n of_o his_o life_n meet_v with_o some_o one_o remarkable_a accident_n danger_n or_o affliction_n which_o above_o all_o other_o he_o may_v call_v his_o trial_n every_o day_n a_o man_n live_v 〈◊〉_d a_o evil_a day_n few_o and_o evil_a have_v the_o day_n of_o the_o year_n of_o my_o life_n be_v etc._n etc._n gen._n 47.9_o yet_o a_o man_n shall_v light_v one_o more_o notable_a a_o evil_a day_n indeed_o which_o for_o its_o malignity_n far_o surpass_v all_o other_o and_o be_v therefore_o call_v ephes_n 6.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o evil_a day_n a_o profess_a soldier_n in_o his_o experience_n may_v tell_v you_o several_a conflict_n and_o skirmish_n but_o noâ—_n above_o two_o or_o three_o set_a battle_n in_o full_a body_n in_o his_o life_n time_n 2._o abraham_n be_v try_v so_o be_v job_n a_o upright_a man_n david_n a_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n judgement_n begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n the_o fiery_a trial_n can_v be_v no_o strange_a thing_n to_o god_n child_n when_o as_o his_o own_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o pass_v and_o endure_v it_o stranger_n be_v only_o except_v let_v none_o pretend_v to_o a_o exemption_n or_o protection_n from_o the_o usual_a contingency_n which_o iâ—_n all_o age_n have_v attend_v god_n separate_v servant_n calamity_n anâ—_n temporal_a trouble_n affliction_n and_o trial_n for_o its_o necessary_a their_o shall_v happen_v that_o those_o which_o be_v approve_v may_v be_v make_v manifest_a as_o the_o apostle_n in_o another_o though_o not_o altogether_o unlike_a case_n 1_o cor._n 11.19_o that_o our_o faith_n may_v appear_v precious_a like_o gold_n and_o be_v find_v to_o the_o praise_n etc._n etc._n 1_o peter_n 1.7_o 3._o abraham_n be_v try_v probably_n sarah_n know_v nothing_o of_o iâ—_n and_o so_o no_o mention_n of_o her_o trial_n or_o faith_n in_o this_o instance_n grâ—â—_n who_o know_v our_o frame_n remember_v the_o dâ—st_n consider_v 〈◊〉_d gold_n he_o dispense_v his_o affliction_n according_a to_o
which_o hardly_o admit_v of_o any_o suggestion_n or_o persuasion_n of_o comfort_n rachel_n weep_v for_o her_o child_n will_v not_o be_v comfort_v etc._n etc._n jer._n 31.15_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n when_o he_o will_v express_v the_o violence_n and_o distemperature_n of_o this_o passion_n of_o grief_n and_o the_o bitterness_n of_o the_o grieve_v phtase_v it_o a_o mourn_a for_o a_o only_a son_n make_v thou_o mourn_v as_o for_o a_o only_a son_n most_o bitter_a lamentation_n jer._n 6.26_o which_o expression_n be_v also_o use_v amos_n 8.10_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v another_o incentive_a of_o his_o affection_n in_o isaac_n all_o the_o degree_n of_o love_n be_v not_o only_o unite_v and_o concentre_v but_o be_v strong_o root_v and_o unalterable_o settle_v by_o his_o long_a conversation_n with_o he_o for_o now_o if_o we_o believe_v joseplias_o isaac_n be_v five_o and_o twenty_o year_n old_a and_o it_o be_v usual_o observe_v that_o as_o child_n grow_v in_o accomplishment_n and_o year_n so_o our_o love_n be_v fix_v and_o radicate_v and_o abraham_n have_v reason_n to_o be_v so_o for_o isaac_n be_v a_o rare_o accomplish_a person_n with_o all_o the_o ornament_n of_o nature_n and_o grace_n so_o that_o his_o faith_n and_o obedience_n have_v by_o some_o be_v parallel_v and_o by_o other_o prefer_v to_o abraham_n and_o it_o be_v by_o many_o dispute_v whether_o abraham_n obedience_n or_o isaac_n patience_n deserve_v 〈◊〉_d high_a repute_n add_v unto_o all_o these_o that_o the_o death_n of_o a_o oneâ—â—_n son_n whether_o by_o disease_n or_o violence_n be_v a_o tragical_a thought_n 〈◊〉_d the_o parent_n but_o then_o for_o the_o father_n to_o kill_v he_o and_o he_o whâ—_n give_v he_o life_n to_o be_v his_o eâ—eentioner_n seem_v to_o be_v not_o only_o against_o reason_n and_o the_o affection_n of_o nature_n but_o also_o directâ—â—_n against_o the_o precept_n of_o religion_n and_o dietate_n of_o piety_n and_o therefore_o 2._o let_v we_o observe_v what_o argument_n religion_n may_v 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will_n reveal_v 〈◊〉_d scripture_n and_o a_o most_o proportionable_a just_a punishment_n be_v thicken_v and_o command_v he_o that_o sheddith_v man_n blood_n by_o mâ—â—_n shall_v his_o blood_n he_o shed_v much_o less_o do_v he_o approve_v of_o human_a sacrifice_n the_o devil_n indeed_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o a_o murderer_n 〈◊〉_d the_o beginning_n he_o delight_v in_o blood_n and_o those_o be_v his_o best_a 〈◊〉_d want_v and_o fit_a agent_n who_o foot_n be_v swift_a to_o shed_v blood_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v his_o delight_n to_o have_v our_o son_n and_o daughter_n offer_v to_o his_o and_o so_o at_o once_o it_o seem_v direct_o to_o thwart_v and_o oppose_v all_o former_a law_n and_o to_o null_n and_o void_a all_o the_o promise_n to_o depriâ—â—_n abraham_n of_o a_o son_n and_o the_o world_n of_o salvation_n to_o cut_v 〈◊〉_d and_o cashier_v his_o hope_n of_o posterity_n and_o the_o world_n of_o restauration_n by_o the_o promise_a seed_n the_o messiah_n who_o be_v to_o be_v deriuâ—â—_n from_o isaac_n 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itself_o it_o can_v not_o advancing_z but_o indeed_o bend_v it_o to_o divine_a mystery_n and_o so_o do_v not_o destroy_v nature_n but_o perfect_a it_o do_v not_o over_o throâ—â—_n reason_n but_o exalt_v it_o and_o regulate_v both_o for_o suppose_v the_o excuse_n of_o nature_n good_a and_o bind_a yet_o faith_n sore_n high_a anâ—_n view_v that_o which_o nature_n can_v see_v and_o embrace_v what_o shâ—_n can_v comprehend_v that_o though_o death_n deprive_v isaac_n of_o a_o present_a be_v yet_o that_o god_n who_o give_v power_n to_o dead_a abraham_n tâ—_n beget_v and_o dead_a sarah_n to_o conceive_v he_o have_v as_o much_o power_n tâ—_n raise_v he_o from_o death_n and_o return_v he_o again_o no_o question_n hâ—_n grieve_v as_o for_o his_o only_a son_n in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o so_o nature_n have_v his_o work_n for_o he_o be_v no_o stoical_a antipassionist_n yet_o faith_n which_o indeed_o be_v its_o proper_a work_n comfort_v he_o and_o assure_v he_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o immutability_n and_o infallibility_n of_o his_o promise_n will_v not_o take_v he_o away_o forever_o and_o so_o again_o admit_v the_o reason_n enforce_v from_o religious_a premise_n faith_n resolve_v upon_o high_a principle_n god_n sovereign_a authority_n his_o omnipotency_n his_o attribute_n of_o power_n wisdom_n justice_n etc._n etc._n as_o have_v be_v declare_v and_o forbid_v we_o either_o to_o dispute_v his_o command_n or_o distrust_v his_o attributeâ—â—_n let_v flesh_n and_o blood_n argue_v if_o isaac_n be_v sacrifice_v the_o promise_n be_v frustrate_v faith_n deny_v the_o consequence_n and_o be_v affirmativeâ—_n god_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o this_o or_o that_o way_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o hiâ—_n promise_v that_o his_o way_n be_v above_o our_o way_n his_o thought_n abouâ—_o our_o thought_n as_o the_o heaven_n be_v high_a than_o the_o earth_n and_o thus_o abraham_n believe_v for_o he_o consider_v his_o faith_n be_v 〈◊〉_d
rash_a praesumptuous_a fancy_n but_o a_o sober_a and_o advise_v meditationâ—_n that_o god_n be_v able_a etc._n etc._n it_o be_v the_o wise_a man_n advice_n and_o â—_z in_o time_n of_o prosperity_n rejoice_v in_o time_n of_o adversity_n consider_v eccleâ—_n 7.16_o consider_v god_n almighty_a greatness_n infinite_a wisdom_n absolute_a power_n inexpressable_a goodness_n and_o undisputable_a truthâ—_n and_o thou_o shall_v never_o fall_v thou_o may_v be_v toss_v but_o shall_v noâ—_n sink_v thou_o may_v be_v shake_v but_o not_o remove_v thou_o may_v be_v afflict_v yet_o not_o in_o distress_n persecute_v but_o not_o forsake_v cast_v down_o but_o not_o destroy_v 2_o cor._n 4.8.9_o this_o be_v the_o confidence_n and_o relief_n of_o saint_n paul_n sadness_n and_o affliction_n eveâ—_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n which_o raise_v the_o dead_a who_o deliver_v we_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 1.9.10_o this_o be_v his_o persuasion_n that_o neither_o life_n nor_o death_n nor_o angel_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 8.38.39_o o_o that_o we_o be_v wise_a to_o consider_v these_o excellency_n these_o resolution_n and_o understand_v the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o will_v consider_v and_o remember_v that_o he_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n order_n out_o of_o confusion_n all_o be_v from_o nothing_o and_o he_o be_v the_o same_o god_n still_o in_o power_n in_o wisdom_n in_o goodness_n his_o ear_n be_v not_o heavy_a nor_o his_o hand_n shorten_v unless_o our_o sin_n cause_v he_o to_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o we_o that_o he_o will_v not_o hear_v and_o last_o consider_v abraham_n to_o be_v like_o this_o your_o father_n in_o the_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n of_o obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a isay_n 51.1.2_o consider_v abraham_n your_o father_n etc._n etc._n and_o remember_v that_o god_n bless_a and_o increase_v he_o he_o consider_v god_n be_v able_a etc._n etc._n and_o so_o he_o receive_v etc._n etc._n which_o afford_v another_o observation_n 8._o he_o receive_v he_o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v lamt_v 3.22_o god_n give_v he_o unto_o abraham_n the_o second_o time_n he_o will_v always_o have_v his_o church_n to_o remain_v and_o though_o for_o a_o time_n she_o be_v overclouded_n with_o heresy_n persecution_n and_o interest_n yet_o magna_fw-la est_fw-la veritas_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o she_o she_o will_v be_v most_o christian_a in_o her_o most_o persecute_a and_o afflict_a condition_n and_o many_o time_n god_n deliver_v she_o from_o her_o persecutor_n make_v her_o darkness_n to_o be_v â—ight_a and_o bring_v again_o the_o captivity_n of_o zion_n as_o in_o a_o dream_n and_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o the_o church_n so_o with_o its_o several_a member_n they_o be_v many_o time_n bring_v out_o of_o the_o deep_a water_n and_o the_o stiff_a mire_n light_n spring_v up_o to_o they_o that_o be_v true_a of_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v say_v light_n come_v to_o the_o jew_n ester_n 8.16_o upon_o the_o discovery_n and_o disappointment_n of_o hamans_n cruelty_n 9_o abraham_n offer_v his_o son_n and_o save_v he_o he_o receive_v with_o a_o addition_n a_o lamb_n and_o with_o a_o blessing_n and_o assurance_n of_o blessing_n in_o thy_o seed_n etc._n etc._n to_o give_v to_o god_n what_o he_o demand_v be_v a_o great_a act_n of_o justice_n because_o he_o demand_v we_o give_v he_o nothing_o but_o what_o be_v first_o he_o and_o it_o be_v the_o best_a policy_n the_o sure_a way_n both_o to_o preserve_v and_o improve_v his_o gift_n we_o never_o offer_v any_o thing_n to_o god_n but_o we_o be_v gainer_n by_o it_o we_o receive_v either_o a_o hundred_o sell_v for_o the_o present_a or_o eternal_a life_n give_v our_o person_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o he_o to_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o fear_n and_o though_o upon_o that_o score_n the_o soul_n be_v separate_v and_o the_o body_n crucify_v we_o shall_v receive_v both_o again_o with_o inexpressible_a advantage_n give_v your_o substance_n and_o good_n to_o the_o necessitate_a member_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o though_o we_o spend_v much_o this_o way_n we_o shall_v save_v much_o more_o decima_fw-la &_o divet_n este_fw-la we_o shall_v gainâ—_n and_o raise_v a_o estate_n he_o have_v distribute_v and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a his_o righteousness_n remain_v etc._n etc._n that_o one_o be_v of_o improvement_n his_o horn_n shall_v be_v exalt_v with_o honour_n that_o be_v a_o second_o way_n both_o certain_a psal_n 112.9_o and_o so_o this_o kind_n of_o distribution_n be_v a_o way_n of_o provision_n for_o the_o future_a and_o therefore_o call_v a_o lay_v up_o a_o stake_n of_o a_o good_a foundation_n 1_o tim._n 6.19_o a_o treasury_n a_o magazine_n 10._o he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d though_o faith_n receive_v not_o the_o expect_a reward_n and_o effect_v which_o it_o apprehend_v as_o be_v inexpedient_a either_o for_o the_o present_a or_o future_a condition_n of_o the_o believer_n yet_o it_o receive_v what_o god_n award_v the_o hope_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v not_o perish_v and_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v but_o many_o time_n before_o belief_n come_v we_o be_v at_o the_o last_o experience_n the_o altar_n be_v prepare_v isaac_n bind_v and_o be_v lay_v upon_o it_o and_o abraham_n take_v the_o knife_n in_o hand_n ready_a to_o give_v the_o fatal_a stroke_n but_o then_o and_o â—â—till_o then_o not_o before_o do_v the_o angel_n step_v in_o for_o a_o rescue_n anâ—_n deliver_v isaac_n from_o death_n and_o so_o abraham_n receive_v he_o byâ—_n resemblance_n of_o the_o resurrection_n and_o thus_o christ_n deliver_v hiâ—_n church_n when_o overwhelm_v with_o oppressor_n revive_v she_o when_o she_o be_v in_o the_o dust_n when_o she_o be_v but_o a_o company_n of_o dead_a man_n appoint_v as_o sheep_n to_o be_v slay_v and_o number_v for_o destruction_n when_o she_o be_v dry_a bone_n and_o her_o hope_n clean_o off_o he_o will_v put_v breathe_v and_o life_n into_o they_o these_o and_o such_o like_a be_v the_o similitude_n oâ—_n parable_n which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n use_v to_o express_v the_o affliction_n and_o deliverance_n of_o his_o church_n isay_n 26.19_o ezek._n 37.5.6.7_o etc._n etc._n and_o have_v go_v thus_o far_o i_o may_v a_o while_n stay_v on_o the_o mystical_a and_o parabolicall_a signification_n of_o those_o text_n for_o so_o somâ—_n interpret_v these_o word_n he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n that_o be_v in_o reference_n to_o christ_n who_o death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v here_o prâ—â—_n figure_v and_o augustine_n tell_v we_o that_o this_o action_n of_o abraham_n be_v both_o factum_fw-la &_o prophetia_fw-la a_o history_n and_o a_o prophecy_n but_o i_o intend_v not_o to_o vary_v much_o from_o my_o resolve_a method_n and_o 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o conclusion_n shall_v only_o observe_v the_o two_o commendatory_a 〈◊〉_d of_o abraham_n faith_n which_o be_v note_v to_o be_v 1._o obedientiall_a work_v act_v faith_n be_v offer_v and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o faith_n james_n 2.21_o the_o former_a propoâ—â—_n sall_n and_o call_v of_o god_n to_o abraham_n be_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o â—aith_n in_o that_o particular_a and_o instance_n of_o believe_v his_o promise_n â—ut_fw-la this_o be_v a_o new_a trial_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o another_o expression_n and_o determination_n even_o that_o of_o obedience_n to_o his_o command_n god_n sometime_o tri_v our_o faith_n by_o promise_n of_o incredible_a thing_n whether_o then_o we_o will_v depend_v on_o he_o sometime_o by_o command_n â—f_o harsh_a unpleasant_a service_n or_o duty_n whether_o we_o will_v submit_v to_o he_o and_o obey_v he_o now_o when_o god_n put_v we_o to_o it_o to_o evidence_n our_o faith_n either_o by_o patience_n or_o obedience_n if_o we_o do_v not_o we_o be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o abraham_n not_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n for_o true_a faith_n will_v still_o approve_v itself_o so_o by_o faithful_a action_n no_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n or_o the_o devil_n to_o the_o contrary_a shall_v make_v we_o suspect_v or_o disbeleeve_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v no_o invitation_n of_o sin_n or_o lust_n shall_v lay_v we_o off_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o what_o â—e_n command_v where_o fire_n be_v there_o be_v heat_n and_o light_n where_o â—aith_o there_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n 2._o rational_a it_o be_v not_o a_o rash_a precipitate_a or_o temerarious_a deign_n but_o a_o wise_a sober_a deliberate_a proceed_n of_o his_o understanding_n will_n and_o affection_n for_o all_o his_o spiritual_a faculty_n be_v employ_v in_o this_o consideration_n of_o faith_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o ponder_v â—nd_v weigh_v with_o himself_o secum_fw-la perpendens_fw-la in_o one_o translation_n â—atiocinatus_fw-la in_o another_o his_o understanding_n consider_v god_n truth_n power_n etc._n etc._n and_o upon_o
this_o conclude_v that_o he_o can_v and_o will_v perform_v his_o promise_n his_o will_n follow_v the_o dictate_v of_o his_o understanding_n and_o resolve_v it_o be_v good_a and_o just_a to_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o obey_v he_o and_o then_o all_o his_o affection_n follow_v with_o cheerfulness_n and_o readiness_n to_o act_v what_o the_o understanding_n propose_v and_o prove_v and_o the_o will_v adhere_v to_o as_o good_a we_o fin_n â—nd_v fall_v from_o one_o uncleanness_n to_o another_o we_o distrust_v god_n and_o waste_v ourselves_o with_o impatience_n and_o fretfulnesse_n of_o spirit_n and_o all_o because_o we_o be_v not_o wise_a consider_v man_n we_o advise_v not_o with_o or_o harken_v not_o to_o reason_n but_o be_v wilful_o deceive_v and_o seduce_v by_o interest_n and_o passion_n pride_n or_o prejudice_n or_o some_o rage_a just_a in_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n that_o see_v we_o do_v not_o see_v and_o hear_v etc._n etc._n it_o remain_v as_o a_o duty_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v consider_v and_o serious_a and_o sober_a in_o our_o obedience_n to_o god_n which_o that_o we_o may_v be_v one_o act_n more_o of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n be_v yet_o behind_o and_o that_o be_v prayer_n the_o three_o part._n the_o prayer_n o_o holy_a father_n the_o father_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o flesh_n who_o require_v of_o thy_o servant_n reasonable_a service_n renew_v we_o in_o onâ—_n mind_n that_o we_o prove_v what_o be_v that_o good_a and_o acceptable_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v present_v our_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n let_v no_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n 〈◊〉_d seducement_n of_o the_o world_n be_v ever_o able_a to_o shake_v we_o or_o make_v 〈◊〉_d falter_v in_o our_o belief_n of_o thy_o promise_n let_v no_o allurement_n of_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o vainglory_n make_v we_o to_o disobey_v thy_o commandâ—_n o_o thou_o the_o god_n of_o abraham_n who_o dignify_v he_o with_o those_o title_n of_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o friend_n of_o god_n bestow_v 〈…〉_o such_o measure_n of_o grace_n make_v our_o faith_n so_o holy_a and_o obediential_a that_o we_o may_v show_v and_o evidence_n ourselves_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n do_v the_o work_n of_o abraham_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v account_v also_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n o_o let_v we_o sincere_o and_o hearty_a surrender_v ourselves_o to_o christ_n firm_o rely_v on_o all_o his_o promise_n especial_o those_o which_o concern_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o immortal_a soul_n faithful_o obey_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v command_v we_o and_o do_v act_n and_o move_v whensoever_o he_o be_v please_v to_o try_v we_o according_a to_o the_o principle_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o fundamental_o of_o 〈◊〉_d religion_n god_n truth_n and_o justice_n that_o we_o never_o disbeleeve_a the_o foreman_n or_o disobey_v the_o latter_a and_o that_o we_o constant_o resolve_v tâ—_n believe_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v reveal_v because_o he_o can_v lie_v and_o to_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o shall_v or_o have_v command_v because_o hâ—â—_n be_v most_o just_a to_o which_o only_o wise_a god_n our_o saviour_n be_v glory_n and_o majesty_n dominion_n and_o power_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n isaack_n prophecy_n heb._n 11.20_o by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_v jacob_n and_o esau_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v isaac_n follow_v his_o father_n in_o the_o catalogue_n sequiturque_fw-la patrem_fw-la non_fw-la passibus_fw-la aquis_fw-la his_o eulogy_n be_v not_o so_o high_a nor_o so_o numerous_a as_o the_o report_n be_v of_o his_o father_n faith_n yet_o what_o be_v recite_v of_o he_o be_v true_o patriarchall_a and_o belong_v to_o he_o both_o as_o the_o successor_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o as_o the_o next_o immediate_a heir_n both_o of_o his_o father_n possession_n and_o honour_n he_o be_v the_o first_o in_o the_o entail_n and_o what_o be_v settle_v on_o he_o he_o transmits_n and_n pass_v over_o to_o jacob_n and_o esun_n to_o jacob_n as_o his_o next_o successor_n in_o the_o federall_a blessing_n in_o thy_o seed_n shall_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v he_o bequeath_v the_o prerogative_n of_o prime-geniture_n be_v heir_n of_o the_o promise_n gen._n 27.27.28.29_o and_o to_o esan_n he_o consignes_fw-la a_o estate_n or_o portion_n of_o temporalty_n because_o he_o have_v forfeit_v his_o birthright_n and_o his_o title_n to_o it_o gen._n 27.39.40_o and_o both_o these_o he_o pass_v over_o to_o they_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n for_o by_o faith_n isaac_n etc._n etc._n the_o first_o part._n in_o this_o discourse_n i_o shall_v discuss_v these_o following_z quary_z wherein_o if_o i_o shall_v mistake_v i_o shall_v leave_v every_o one_o to_o his_o indifferency_n of_o judgement_n 1._o how_o this_o benediction_n of_o isaac_n can_v be_v a_o act_n or_o emanation_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v procure_v by_o fraud_n and_o subtlety_n and_o be_v grant_v beside_o and_o contrary_n to_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o demisor_n the_o solution_n of_o this_o quaere_fw-la may_v be_v thus_o give_v isaac_n by_o faith_n apprehend_v the_o certainty_n and_o truth_n of_o this_o prediction_n for_o he_o be_v firm_o persuade_v that_o the_o content_n of_o his_o prophecy_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d fulfil_v only_o he_o mistake_v in_o one_o single_a circumstance_n of_o 〈◊〉_d person_n concern_v which_o it_o shall_v be_v verify_v and_o so_o thouâ—â—_n he_o know_v not_o jacob_n be_v the_o subject_n of_o the_o blessing_n and_o so_o design_v by_o god_n the_o chief_a donor_n or_o at_o least_o which_o in_o effect_n 〈◊〉_d all_o one_o do_v not_o remember_v or_o observe_v it_o yet_o assure_v he_o be_v thâ—â—_n that_o blessing_n so_o confer_v can_v not_o fail_v but_o shall_v stand_v again_o all_o opposition_n and_o hold_v firm_a and_o legal_a to_o all_o intent_n and_o purpose_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v positive_a and_o peremptory_a i_o 〈◊〉_d bless_a he_o yea_o and_o he_o shall_v be_v bless_v gen._n 27.33_o and_o thâ—_n very_a affirmation_n be_v to_o i_o a_o ground_n of_o conjecture_n that_o isâ—â—â—_n now_o see_v the_o error_n of_o his_o first_o thought_n and_o be_v satisfy_v thâ—â—_n thus_o it_o be_v to_o be_v and_o thus_o it_o shall_v or_o aught_o to_o be_v as_o 〈◊〉_d now_o he_o have_v state_v it_o and_o that_o isaac_n be_v now_o teach_v by_o a_o special_a instinct_n from_o god_n which_o divine_v conclude_v from_o these_o circumstance_n 1._o isaac_n for_o his_o over-affection_n to_o esau_n be_v correctâ—â—_n by_o blindness_n and_o so_o prepare_v to_o see_v and_o correct_v his_o error_n 2_o 〈◊〉_d long_v for_o venison_n and_o will_v not_o pass_v it_o till_o he_o have_v the_o veâ—â—son_n which_o he_o may_v have_v do_v without_o any_o such_o delatory_a condition_n 3._o that_o notwithstanding_o his_o frequent_a use_n of_o venison_n he_o be_v deceive_v with_o kid_n flesh_n 4._o that_o though_o he_o perceiuâ—â—_n he_o to_o be_v jacob_n by_o his_o voice_n yet_o he_o bless_v he_o 5._o that_o esâ—â—_n all_o the_o time_n the_o business_n be_v transact_v at_o home_n be_v send_v abroâ—â—_n and_o last_o that_o after_o all_o this_o though_o he_o complain_v of_o the_o fraâ—â—_n yet_o he_o confirm_v and_o ratify_v the_o promise_a blessing_n to_o lâ—â—â—_n but_o if_o it_o be_v further_o demand_v how_o isaac_n can_v mistake_v or_o ignorant_a of_o the_o person_n to_o be_v bless_v inasmuch_o as_o from_o heaâ—â—_n he_o be_v ascertain_v that_o rebekah_n have_v two_o great_a nation_n in_o 〈◊〉_d womb_n but_o the_o great_a shall_v serve_v the_o lesser_a the_o answer_n mâ—â—_n be_v 1._o that_o that_o prophecy_n be_v not_o so_o clear_a as_o that_o he_o can_v â—â—derstand_v it_o without_o the_o assistance_n of_o a_o further_a revelation_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d strong_a affection_n to_o esau_n do_v possible_o obliterate_v it_o which_o couâ—â—_n not_o admit_v of_o any_o jealousy_n against_o he_o for_o usual_o the_o firâ—â—_n bear_v as_o they_o have_v the_o start_n and_o advantage_n to_o gain_v our_o 〈◊〉_d and_o therefore_o most_o ardent_a affection_n so_o they_o retain_v and_o hoâ—_n what_o by_o this_o privilege_n be_v indulge_v they_o and_o the_o reason_n 〈◊〉_d this_o may_v be_v because_o that_o natural_a propension_n generare_fw-la 〈◊〉_d simile_n in_o some_o sort_n be_v satisfy_v at_o the_o nativity_n of_o the_o firâ—â—_n bear_v who_o be_v the_o first_o representation_n of_o ourselves_o now_o for_o the_o other_o member_n of_o the_o quaere_fw-la the_o procurement_n of_o the_o blessing_n by_o fraud_n and_o forgery_n this_o may_v much_o reflect_v upon_o rebekahs_n credit_n who_o by_o this_o fact_n seem_v to_o oppose_v a_o divine_a ordinance_n to_o abuse_v her_o husband_n simplicity_n and_o her_o son_n tenderness_n and_o not_o a_o little_a touch_v her_o favourite_n and_o confederate_n jacob_n ingenuity_n and_o honesty_n for_o though_o his_o former_a purchase_n from_o his_o brother_n give_v he_o a_o right_n and_o title_n
not_o with_o his_o bodily_a eye_n for_o these_o be_v darken_v but_o by_o his_o spiritual_a eye_n he_o foretell_v the_o future_a condition_n of_o both_o these_o people_n not_o from_o their_o star_n but_o revelation_n by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_v etc._n etc._n and_o so_o not_o by_o the_o positure_n and_o scheame_n of_o the_o heaven_n but_o by_o a_o remonstrance_n from_o heaven_n the_o former_a be_v impossible_a for_o both_o these_o â—hough_o most_o different_a both_o in_o disposition_n and_o condition_n of_o life_n â—ad_v the_o same_o horoscope_n at_o their_o birth_n and_o because_o the_o heaven_n be_v in_o a_o perpetual_a motion_n and_o there_o be_v some_o stay_n at_o all_o birth_n a_o will_v be_v matter_n of_o extreme_a difficulty_n if_o not_o impossibility_n to_o determine_v the_o certain_a position_n of_o the_o heaven_n at_o those_o birth_n â—o_o that_o this_o predication_n be_v not_o from_o any_o constellation_n appeaâ—earing_v at_o their_o nativity_n but_o from_o a_o divine_a oracle_n declare_v before_o they_o be_v bear_v and_o indeed_o what_o reason_n be_v there_o in_o philosophy_n why_o every_o year_n every_o day_n shall_v not_o have_v as_o â—â—rong_a influence_n as_o their_o birthday_n upon_o man_n or_o which_o way_n imaginable_a can_v these_o astrologian_n prove_v the_o heavenly_a body_n â—o_o exercise_v their_o power_n and_o virtue_n he_o that_o will_v be_v better_o satisfy_v in_o this_o particular_a let_v he_o read_v augustine_n lib._n 5._o de_fw-fr civit._fw-la dei_fw-la cap._n 3.4.5_o last_o by_o faith_n etc._n etc._n the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v if_o not_o with_o as_o much_o clearness_n yet_o as_o much_o certainty_n apprehend_v future_a contingent_n as_o the_o bodily_a eye_n do_v their_o sensible_a object_n not_o that_o â—require_v a_o demonstrative_a knowledge_n of_o the_o article_n of_o faith_n for_o his_o be_v a_o appendix_n of_o the_o manichean_a heresy_n which_o teach_v â—ihil_fw-la amplius_fw-la esse_fw-la eredendum_fw-la quam_fw-la quod_fw-la evidenti_fw-la ratione_fw-la possit_fw-la demonstrari_fw-la as_o augustine_n observe_v lib._n 1_o de_fw-fr util_a ered_a but_o thâ—_n our_o assent_n be_v rational_a and_o build_v upon_o moral_a certainty_n 〈◊〉_d course_n and_o argument_n a_o constant_a uninterupted_a tradition_n trâ—â—_n of_o miracle_n word_n of_o prophecy_n the_o excellency_n sublimity_n aâ—_n reasonableness_n of_o its_o doctrine_n the_o fullness_n satisfactorinesse_n aâ—â—_n riches_n of_o its_o promise_n the_o concordance_n and_o usefulness_n of_o â—_o its_o article_n not_o that_o i_o conceive_v either_o that_o every_o believer_n haâ—_n this_o certainty_n and_o assurance_n of_o the_o article_n of_o his_o faith_n or_o thâ—_n promise_v of_o grace_n for_o although_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o both_o the_o premise_a instance_n be_v certain_a and_o more_o sure_a than_o anâ—_n thing_n we_o touch_v or_o see_v certitudine_fw-la objecti_fw-la yet_o they_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d to_o we_o certitudine_fw-la subjecti_fw-la it_o be_v a_o error_n to_o suppose_v that_o every_o believer_n or_o else_o he_o be_v no_o believer_n must_v be_v advance_v to_o such_o 〈◊〉_d degree_n of_o faith_n such_o a_o measure_n of_o assurance_n such_o a_o strength_n oâ—â—_n adherence_n as_o be_v find_v in_o the_o object_n and_o habit_n of_o senâ—_n anâ—_n science_n even_o a_o little_a faith_n be_v true_a faith_n be_v save_v faith_n 〈◊〉_d i_o intend_v this_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o strong_a christian_n who_o by_o devout_a humble_a prayer_n and_o sincere_a obedience_n have_v impetâ—â—â—â—_n the_o spirit_n of_o obsignation_n and_o be_v confirm_v in_o their_o mo_v boâ—_n faith_n by_o the_o bless_a spirit_n of_o god_n as_o a_o reward_n of_o their_o holy_a live_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n colos_n 22._o and_o be_v bring_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 6.1_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n ephes_n 1.17_o which_o be_v usual_o call_v a_o plerophory_n or_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n and_o even_o in_o weak_a vulgar_a believer_n faith_n whatsoever_o it_o be_v though_o but_o like_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n in_o sâ—genere_fw-la do_v afford_v such_o a_o measure_n of_o assurance_n of_o future_a felcity_n as_o that_o it_o both_o engage_v obedience_n and_o expect_v reward_n upon_o that_o stock_n it_o be_v always_o not_o only_o a_o subsistence_n give_v a_o present_a be_v to_o future_a object_n give_v they_o a_o be_v iâ—_n esse_fw-la objectivo_fw-la biel_n in_o 3._o do_v 24._o art_n 2._o but_o a_o demonstration_n 〈◊〉_d it_o render_v the_o speranda_fw-la the_o object_n of_o credibility_n visible_o and_o conspicuous_o subsistent_a whatsoever_o object_n faith_n apprehend_v whether_o past_a present_a or_o to_o come_v it_o bring_v along_o with_o it_o not_o only_o a_o bare_a subsistence_n but_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n and_o degree_n a_o more_o or_o less_o evidence_n it_o be_v the_o prerogative_n of_o faith_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o chrysostome_n in_o hom._n 9_o â—_o rom._n to_o look_v upon_o a_o assignment_n as_o a_o position_n upon_o a_o assurance_n as_o a_o actual_a enjoyment_n to_o give_v those_o thing_n a_o be_v which_o yet_o in_o nature_n have_v none_o and_o so_o by_o consequence_n a_o certain_o to_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o soul_n here_o our_o saviour_n be_v positive_a he_o that_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n john_n 6.54_o though_o its_o most_o certain_a he_o have_v it_o not_o in_o full_a fruition_n but_o only_o in_o primitiis_fw-la the_o earnest_n of_o the_o inheritance_n and_o thus_o also_o he_o prove_v a_o present_a condition_n of_o happiness_n by_o a_o future_a medium_n happy_a be_v you_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 6_o 22.32_o why_o for_o great_a be_v your_o reward_n which_o way_n of_o argumentation_n be_v impertinent_a and_o fallacious_a unless_o that_o faith_n produce_v a_o praesubsistency_n of_o the_o object_n believe_v bring_v remote_a and_o distant_a promise_n near_o at_o hand_n within_o our_o reach_n and_o embracement_n habet_fw-la fides_fw-la oculos_fw-la â—â—ibus_fw-la quodammodo_fw-la videt_fw-la verum_fw-la esse_fw-la quod_fw-la nondum_fw-la videt_fw-la august_n epist_n 222._o blind_a isaac_n eye_v the_o promise_n see_v two_o great_a state_n and_o commonwealth_n found_v in_o the_o person_n of_o jacob_n and_o esau_n and_o foresee_v their_o war_n success_n and_o the_o respective_a contingency_n which_o shall_v happen_v unto_o they_o for_o many_o hundred_o of_o year_n after_o his_o eye_n be_v close_v the_o israelite_n discover_v a_o passage_n through_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o wilderness_n into_o canaan_n johâ—aw_v â—aw_z a_o redcemer_n from_o a_o dunghill_n david_n out_o of_o the_o deep_a mire_n a_o protector_n abraham_n see_v that_o day_n which_o other_o desire_v to_o see_v â—ut_fw-la can_v not_o even_o before_o it_o be_v existent_a it_o be_v visible_a and_o saint_n steven_n upon_o the_o earth_n among_o a_o crowd_n of_o miscreant_n â—aw_v the_o heaven_n open_a and_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o jesus_n stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o these_o foresight_n and_o discovery_n make_v they_o confident_a and_o patient_a and_o their_o expectation_n of_o mercy_n assure_v and_o resign_v they_o be_v ascertain_v their_o hope_n shall_v not_o fail_v they_o and_o therefore_o they_o wait_v and_o be_v conâ—ented_v for_o he_o that_o believe_v shall_v not_o make_v haste_n isay_n 28.16_o he_o be_v quiet_a and_o silent_a and_o possess_v his_o soul_n with_o patience_n till_o the_o time_n of_o refresh_v come_v and_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v the_o phrase_n denote_v security_n and_o contentation_n he_o that_o believe_v be_v safe_a and_o because_o he_o be_v safe_a he_o be_v satisfy_v for_o a_o confident_a man_n be_v content_v to_o wait_v for_o that_o good_a which_o his_o confidence_n expect_v and_o promise_v which_o be_v sufficient_o prove_v by_o david_n answer_n to_o abishai_n 1_o sam._n 26.9.10.11_o but_o a_o suspicious_a man_n who_o mind_n be_v take_v up_o with_o fear_n or_o jealousy_n like_o a_o drown_a man_n be_v ready_a to_o catch_v â—â—_o every_o probaility_n and_o use_v every_o occasion_n that_o happen_v or_o he_o fancy_n will_v further_o his_o desire_n a_o serupulons_a man_n who_o reason_n of_o his_o confidence_n be_v either_o vain_a in_o themselves_o or_o indiscuâ—â—â—_n in_o himself_o will_v be_v waver_v and_o inconstant_a though_o for_o the_o present_a he_o eagar_o pursue_v what_o he_o enelines_n too_o this_o may_v be_v exâ—â—_n exemplify_v by_o two_o competitor_n for_o one_o and_o the_o same_o office_n anâ—_n preferment_n i_o suppose_v the_o one_o to_o have_v good_a ground_n of_o his_o hopeâ—_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o patron_n or_o donor_n or_o the_o prevalency_n of_o some_o active_a friend_n with_o he_o and_o he_o be_v confident_a of_o the_o fidelity_n of_o the_o one_o or_o the_o activity_n of_o the_o other_o and_o thereupon_o 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but_o 2._o the_o expression_n afford_v another_o observation_n not_o indefinite_o or_o bare_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n but_o more_o particular_o and_o distinct_o both_o or_o rather_o each_o of_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d though_o god_n beslow_v more_o and_o large_a blessing_n of_o one_o than_o another_o yet_o he_o be_v please_v that_o every_o one_o shall_v have_v a_o share_n and_o part_n in_o they_o all_o have_v not_o alike_o every_o one_o have_v his_o allowance_n his_o dimensum_fw-la his_o portion_n a_o strong_a body_n require_v more_o full_a dict_z than_o weak_a constitution_n so_o that_o if_o the_o weak_a have_v less_o it_o have_v enough_o and_o some_o man_n spirit_n be_v more_o vigorous_a and_o able_a to_o coneoct_v a_o plentiful_a estate_n and_o convert_v it_o to_o good_a nourishment_n man_n of_o weak_a part_n have_v less_o warmth_n to_o nourish_v and_o a_o fullness_n to_o these_o be_v apt_a to_o make_v they_o surfeit_v and_o disease_a and_o therefore_o if_o these_o have_v as_o much_o as_o will_v keep_v they_o in_o temper_n and_o preserve_v they_o in_o health_n they_o have_v sufficient_a if_o thy_o lot_n be_v not_o a_o elder_a brother_n inheritance_n ephraim_n blessing_n thou_o have_v enough_o if_o thou_o can_v be_v content_v with_o a_o young_a brother_n annuity_n thou_o be_v more_o than_o a_o dependent_a in_o thy_o father_n house_n and_o have_v manasseâ—_n blessing_n though_o less_o than_o the_o other_o yet_o great_a enough_o for_o thou_o be_v all_o prophet_n be_v all_o apostle_n can_v all_o be_v patriarch_n chiefs_n of_o family_n lord_n of_o inheritance_n ruler_n over_o people_n know_v this_o that_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o power_n and_o authority_n to_o guide_v and_o judge_v other_o thou_o yet_o have_v a_o competency_n a_o subsistence_n a_o privilege_n in_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n a_o part_n and_o portion_n in_o canaan_n if_o thou_o be_v not_o as_o a_o eye_n or_o hand_n in_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n yet_o thou_o his_o flesh_n and_o his_o blood_n if_o not_o a_o glorious_a pillar_n or_o beautiful_a perch_n in_o the_o temple_n yet_o a_o live_a stone_n if_o thou_o be_v not_o honourable_a nor_o rich_a yet_o thou_o be_v healthful_a strong_a pleasant_a and_o perhaps_o if_o none_o of_o these_o yet_o thou_o be_v satisfy_v and_o that_o be_v the_o most_o valuable_a and_o most_o to_o be_v desire_v blessing_n 4._o by_o faith_n etc._n etc._n notwithstanding_o jacob_n possess_v nothing_o in_o canaan_n but_o his_o fathet_n sepulcher_n yet_o he_o divide_v and_o distribute_v it_o into_o lot_n as_o if_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n and_o absolute_a disposal_n faith_n assure_v he_o his_o division_n shall_v stand_v good_a and_o his_o legacy_n in_o force_n his_o last_o will_n and_o testament_n shall_v be_v prove_v and_o what_o he_o have_v respective_o bequeath_v to_o each_o tribe_n they_o shall_v actual_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v thus_o the_o apostle_n assertion_n be_v still_o prove_v faith_n be_v the_o subsistence_n etc._n etc._n the_o evidence_n etc._n etc._n verse_n the_o first_o of_o this_o chapter_n 5._o jacob_n have_v now_o bless_v the_o son_n of_o joseph_n his_o faith_n move_v and_o mount_v high_a he_o be_v now_o set_v himself_o in_o a_o posture_n to_o bless_v god_n he_o leave_v the_o thought_n of_o canaan_n and_o turn_v to_o god_n he_o worship_v etc._n etc._n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o there_o be_v a_o coercive_a irresistible_a power_n in_o love_n the_o love_n of_o christ_n constrame_v we_o 2_o cor_fw-la 5_o 14._o and_o such_o a_o holy_a violence_n and_o compulsion_n there_o be_v in_o jacobs_n faith_n his_o faith_n constrain_v he_o to_o rear_v up_o his_o disease_a infirm_a body_n and_o lean_v upon_o the_o end_n of_o his_o staff_n to_o worship_n that_o god_n who_o be_v both_o his_o fear_n and_o confidence_n so_o strong_a be_v the_o act_n of_o faith_n on_o his_o spirit_n that_o his_o souse_n must_v magnify_v his_o lord_n and_o his_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o his_o saviour_n and_o his_o body_n must_v attend_v accompany_v the_o soul_n and_o join_v with_o it_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n the_o propension_n and_o forwardness_n of_o his_o spirit_n raise_v up_o his_o die_a body_n such_o be_v the_o divine_a virtue_n of_o faith_n that_o it_o erect_v what_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v strengthen_v what_o be_v like_a to_o fail_v quicken_v what_o be_v near_o to_o die_v the_o ancient_a wise_a sort_n of_o the_o heathen_n observe_v the_o high_a expression_n â—â—â—ssene_a discoâ—â—â—â—â—_n writing_n and_o reason_n of_o die_a man_n when_o gross_a and_o palpable_a infirmity_n have_v seize_v on_o the_o body_n and_o deprive_v the_o organ_n and_o instrument_n thereof_o of_o any_o activity_n or_o serviceablenessâ—â—_n for_o those_o perfection_n have_v hereupon_o conclude_v the_o spiritualnesse_n and_o immateriality_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o by_o consequence_n its_o immortality_n for_o modus_fw-la operands_fw-fr sequiter_fw-la modena_fw-la effendi_fw-la these_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v altogether_o independent_a of_o the_o matter_n it_o contribute_v nothing_o to_o these_o action_n and_o so_o be_v its_o essence_n also_o for_o if_o the_o soul_n be_v material_a than_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n discourse_n and_o reason_v shall_v depend_v immediate_o upon_o the_o material_a organ_n it_o can_v not_o act_v without_o they_o and_o also_o if_o the_o organ_n be_v enfeeble_v and_o the_o instrument_n decay_v and_o weaken_a those_o operation_n shall_v be_v imperfect_a weak_a and_o like_o the_o body_n crazy_a but_o this_o contradict_v their_o own_o observation_n and_o experience_n who_o have_v find_v more_o rare_a emanation_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o die_a man_n then_o when_o they_o be_v live_v and_o a_o weaken_a body_n can_v move_v so_o strong_o or_o quick_o as_o when_o it_o be_v in_o its_o marrow_n and_o vigour_n hereupon_o philosopher_n distinguish_v the_o action_n of_o the_o soul_n into_o two_o order_n the_o former_a sort_n of_o action_n it_o offect_v quâ_fw-la forma_fw-la in_o the_o
capacity_n of_o a_o form_n to_o a_o material_a and_o sensitive_a body_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o soul_n can_v neither_o subsist_v nor_o act_n without_o the_o matter_n for_o here_o its_o suppose_a as_o forma_fw-la informans_fw-la and_o it_o be_v no_o long_o a_o form_n than_o it_o do_v inform_v and_o so_o long_a all_o its_o operation_n follow_v the_o disposition_n of_o the_o organ_n and_o qualification_n of_o the_o bodily_a sense_n the_o other_o kind_n of_o action_n it_o produce_v quâ_fw-la talis_fw-la or_o quâ_fw-la anima_fw-la consider_v abstractiuè_fw-la &_o absolutè_fw-la in_o a_o separate_a state_n from_o the_o body_n as_o its_o a_o intellectual_a substance_n and_o in_o this_o notion_n as_o its_o independent_a of_o the_o matter_n derive_v nothing_o from_o any_o power_n in_o it_o so_o it_o can_v subsist_v without_o it_o and_o perform_v its_o function_n and_o office_n notwithstanding_o the_o imbicility_n indisposition_n or_o distemper_a craziness_n of_o the_o body_n but_o then_o if_o the_o soul_n be_v illuminate_v and_o guide_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o heavenly_a divine_a and_o mere_o spiritual_a principle_n than_o the_o discourse_n and_o ratiocination_n the_o emanation_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v transcendent_o excellent_a though_o the_o body_n be_v die_v because_o of_o that_o supernatural_a virtue_n and_o spiritual_a life_n which_o it_o receive_v from_o its_o 〈…〉_o and_o efficient_a this_o grow_v by_o the_o have_v ofâ—â—_n the_o organ_n and_o rise_v by_o their_o set_n it_o gain_v strength_n by_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o body_n perfection_n by_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n virtue_n by_o its_o decay_n and_o more_o life_n by_o its_o death_n 〈◊〉_d and_o here_o i_o think_v as_o philosopher_n esteem_v most_o honourable_o of_o those_o person_n who_o die_v discourse_v most_o rational_o so_o we_o shall_v judge_v at_o least_o charitable_o of_o those_o who_o whatsoever_o former_o they_o have_v be_v do_v yet_o breathe_v out_o their_o last_o in_o pious_a ejaculation_n rapture_n or_o motion_n or_o spend_v their_o die_a minute_n in_o address_n to_o god_n or_o in_o unexpected_a expression_n of_o repentance_n devotion_n and_o heavenly_a mindedness_n though_o i_o conceive_v they_o proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o principle_n of_o faith_n but_o i_o digress_v and_o return_v to_o the_o main_a observation_n the_o motion_n of_o a_o sanctify_a believe_a soul_n be_v so_o strong_a and_o powerful_a that_o as_o the_o first_o mover_n foree_v a_o regular_a motion_n from_o the_o inseriour_a heaven_n so_o the_o soul_n incline_v and_o carry_v the_o body_n along_o with_o it_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n the_o believe_v think_v it_o noâ—_n enough_o to_o worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n with_o a_o elevate_a mind_n and_o devout_a soul_n but_o he_o eonjoyne_v reveront_fw-fr and_o descent_n geflure_v of_o body_n even_o this_o die_a person_n in_o a_o reverential_a habitude_n to_o god_n presence_n and_o majesty_n as_o far_o as_o his_o bodily_a infirmity_n will_v permit_v use_v the_o worship_a posture_n and_o it_o be_v the_o demeanour_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n in_o their_o address_n to_o almighty_a god_n to_o adore_v that_o be_v to_o bow_v or_o prostrate_v their_o body_n these_o patriarch_n if_o they_o stand_v upright_o fall_v down_o upon_o the_o ground_n before_o they_o worship_v if_o lie_v as_o jacob_n they_o list_v themselves_o up_o and_o bow_v and_o in_o this_o posture_n we_o find_v david_n at_o and_o immediate_o before_o his_o thanksgiving_n 1_o king_n 1.47.48_o and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v so_o civil_a that_o he_o will_v not_o neglect_v his_o bodily_a service_n so_o before_o he_o pray_v he_o kneel_v luke_n 22.41_o or_o he_o sell_v on_o his_o face_n mat._n 26.39_o or_o he_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n john_n 11.4_o by_o some_o gesture_n of_o decency_n reverence_n and_o submission_n he_o evidence_v his_o devotion_n and_o humility_n and_o the_o receive_v render_v of_o the_o word_n be_v promiscuous_o either_o adorare_fw-la or_o inclinare_fw-la so_o or_o inourvare_fw-la to_o adore_v to_o fall_v down_o or_o to_o bow_v and_o confermable_a hereunto_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o primitive_a christian_n among_o the_o first_o address_n and_o application_n to_o god_n aâ—_n their_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n as_o a_o prologue_n to_o their_o after_o devotion_n be_v this_o aute_fw-la omne_fw-la adoremus_fw-la dominum_fw-la qui_fw-la faciâ—_n upâ—â—_n come_v let_v uâ—_n worship_n and_o fall_v down_o and_o kneel_v before_o the_o â—ord_n our_o maker_n and_o so_o david_n connexion_n hold_v come_v into_o â—n_n coure_v and_o then_o o_o we_o ship_n he_o in_o the_o beauty_n of_o helinesse_n psal_n 96.8.9_o for_o than_o we_o come_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n so_o that_o adoration_n be_v â—n_v exhibition_n of_o reverence_n and_o honour_n testify_v by_o some_o bodily_a gesture_n as_o bow_v prostration_n kiss_v salute_v or_o uncover_v according_a to_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o nation_n which_o we_o may_v further_o prove_v from_o these_o follow_a parallel_n place_n of_o scripture_n where_o the_o expression_n be_v synonymae_n all_o import_v the_o same_o sense_n for_o mat._n 8.2_o its_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o worship_v he_o mark_v 1.40_o its_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o kneel_v down_o to_o he_o luke_n 5.12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o fall_v on_o his_o face_n and_o the_o like_v you_o shall_v find_v if_o you_o compare_v mat._n 15.25_o with_o mark_n 7.25_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o god_n have_v not_o strict_o tie_v we_o to_o any_o certain_a posture_n or_o set_v demeanour_n and_o form_n of_o bodily_a worship_n but_o in_o â—hesâ—_n in_o the_o general_a he_o require_v that_o they_o be_v decent_a let_v all_o thing_n be_v do_v decent_o not_o rude_a or_o rustic_a and_o decency_n be_v regulate_v by_o custom_n and_o those_o custom_n which_o be_v catholic_a the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o or_o the_o confess_a puâ—er_n age_n be_v best_a because_o as_o they_o be_v most_o conformable_a and_o less_o under_o suspicion_n of_o schism_n so_o they_o must_v and_o best_o express_v our_o reverential_a fear_n of_o god_n sacred_a majesty_n and_o because_o they_o best_a evidence_n and_o help_v our_o inward_a devotion_n when_o they_o cooperate_v with_o they_o for_o as_o we_o know_v the_o goodness_n of_o spring_n by_o their_o ebullition_n so_o where_o there_o be_v faith_n and_o fervour_n within_o there_o will_v be_v expression_n of_o humility_n without_o our_o body_n be_v god_n the_o create_v and_o redeem_a they_o as_o well_o as_o our_o soul_n and_o glorify_v he_o therefore_o in_o both_o therefore_o god_n exact_v a_o tribute_n of_o homage_n and_o service_n due_a from_o both_o and_o as_o in_o nature_n the_o separation_n the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o be_v death_n so_o in_o grace_n it_o be_v sin_n and_o as_o the_o union_n be_v life_n so_o it_o be_v religion_n for_o bodily_a worship_n when_o set_v on_o the_o right_a object_n and_o attend_v with_o the_o sincerity_n and_o fervour_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v one_o way_n of_o worship_v god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n for_o in_o this_o case_n the_o body_n be_v but_o the_o instrument_n animate_v and_o act_v by_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o action_n be_v no_o whit_n less_o spiritual_a because_o the_o body_n be_v yoke_v with_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o employment_n but_o the_o antithesis_fw-la or_o opposition_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d commandment_n seem_v direct_o to_o prove_v this_o observation_n 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o the_o usual_a interpretation_n of_o the_o commandemâ—â—_n domonstrate_v it_o for_o if_o the_o negative_a part_n be_v as_o certain_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v not_o worship_n nor_o bow_v down_o to_o idol_n false_a god_n the_o by_o the_o rule_n of_o opposition_n and_o the_o verdict_n of_o the_o receive_a position_n the_o affirmative_a will_v be_v thou_o shall_v worship_v and_o down_o to_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n or_o as_o some_o interpret_v by_o boâ—â—_n down_o thou_o shall_v worship_v and_o if_o this_o be_v conclude_v and_o the_o be_v any_o obligingnesse_n in_o law_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o this_o service_n 〈◊〉_d tute_fw-la praecepti_fw-la by_o a_o express_a positive_a law_n and_o further_a yet_o family_n duty_n and_o private_a devotion_n a_o bodily_a gesture_n of_o reverence_n and_o comeliness_n be_v admit_v approve_v and_o practice_v why_o not_o rather_o at_o public_a congregation_n or_o why_o then_o shouâ—â—_n they_o be_v only_o omit_v neglect_v disallow_v unless_o that_o thâ—_n vulgar_a conceit_n have_v take_v man_n that_o either_o little_a or_o no_o revereâ—â—_n be_v good_a enough_o for_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o that_o place_n of_o all_o other_o aught_o to_o be_v slight_v neither_o will_v that_o text_n john_n 4.23_o 〈◊〉_d make_v any_o thing_n against_o this_o observation_n god_n true_o
it_o be_v will_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v even_o to_o take_v the_o mâ—â—_n restrain_v interpretation_n he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a nature_n and_o requâ—â—_n spiritual_a service_n but_o who_o deny_v this_o but_o yet_o even_o this_o inâ—â—_n pretation_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v fundamental_o not_o exclusive_o for_o the_o context_n will_v not_o endure_v any_o other_o sense_n because_o 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o spirit_n from_o all_o eternity_n and_o ever_o since_o the_o creation_n require_v spiritual_a worship_n even_o before_o that_o present_a hour_n speak_v verse_n 23._o and_o as_o spiritual_a worship_n be_v not_o then_o exclusive_a bodily_a worship_n so_o neither_o be_v they_o incompatible_a and_o inconâ—â—_n stint_v since_o that_o hour_n come_v or_o at_o this_o present_a hour_n now_o it_o 〈◊〉_d man_n ever_o yet_o presume_v that_o bodily_a worship_n be_v a_o duty_n unless_o offer_v with_o a_o true_a heart_n if_o it_o stand_v alone_o it_o be_v a_o mere_a mockery_n a_o perfect_a piece_n of_o hypocrisy_n and_o therefore_o those_o word_n 〈◊〉_d not_o set_v in_o opposition_n to_o bodily_a worship_n but_o as_o to_o any_o obsess_v be_v evident_a from_o the_o context_n to_o the_o appropriate_a of_o it_o to_o fâ—â—â—_n fingalar_a place_n jerusalem_n or_o that_o mountain_n now_o the_o time_n 〈◊〉_d that_o every_o city_n be_v a_o jerusalem_n every_o oratory_n a_o temple_n eveâ—_n separate_v place_n a_o mount_n zion_n and_o every_o land_n a_o lewry_n 〈◊〉_d therefore_o he_o will_v as_o afterward_o the_o apostle_n 1_o tim._n 2.8_o 〈◊〉_d â—en_n pray_v every_o where_o lift_v up_o pure_a handt_fw-ge and_o this_o be_v a_o bodily_a exercise_n or_o posture_n which_o the_o genevah_n note_v thus_o gloss_v as_o testimony_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o conscience_n the_o natural_a then_o 〈◊〉_d single_a meaning_n of_o these_o word_n be_v this_o god_n be_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n that_o be_v hearty_o and_o devout_o and_o it_o exclude_v hypocrisy_n and_o 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exercise_n and_o office_n of_o religion_n let_v we_o here_o live_v 〈◊〉_d the_o unity_n of_o thy_o catholic_a church_n in_o the_o commantem_fw-la of_o saâ—â—_n worship_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n with_o a_o holy_a service_n in_o 〈◊〉_d beauty_n of_o holiness_n glorify_v thou_o both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soulâ—â—_n that_o when_o both_o shall_v be_v glorify_v with_o thou_o we_o may_v to_o all_o eternity_n with_o the_o heavenly_a choir_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a spirit_n 〈◊〉_d that_o psalm_n of_o blessing_n glory_n praise_v honour_n and_o power_n 〈◊〉_d unto_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n 〈◊〉_d ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n josephs_n memorandum_n heb._n 11.22_o by_o faith_n joseph_n when_o he_o die_v make_v mention_n of_o 〈◊〉_d depart_v of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o give_v commandment_n concern_v his_o bone_n ioseph_n close_v up_o the_o catalogue_n of_o the_o patriarch_n he_o be_v the_o last_o mention_v of_o they_o and_o the_o history_n of_o he_o conclude_v the_o first_o and_o choice_a monument_n of_o antiquity_n the_o book_n 〈◊〉_d genesis_n the_o prime_a and_o principal_a record_n of_o ancient_a church_n story_n this_o joseph_n be_v famous_a and_o honourable_a for_o many_o excellent_a and_o eminent_a virtue_n as_o we_o read_v at_o large_a in_o that_o book_n the_o most_o principal_a be_v those_o some_o sum_v up_o by_o ambrâ—â—â—_n lib._n 1._o off_o cap._n 17._o humilis_fw-la fuit_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la servitutens_fw-la verecundus_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la fugam_fw-la patience_n usque_fw-la ad_fw-la carcerem_fw-la remissor_n injuriae_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la remunerationem_fw-la his_o humility_n chastity_n patience_n and_o charity_n to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v his_o singular_a piety_n towards_o god_n fidelity_n to_o his_o prince_n though_o one_o that_o know_v not_o god_n his_o clemency_n towards_o his_o brethren_n his_o chastity_n be_v so_o rare_a and_o be_v so_o famous_o know_v that_o all_o that_o know_v that_o history_n must_v acknowledge_v that_o never_o any_o escape_v so_o great_a temptation_n with_o so_o much_o innocency_n for_o his_o piety_n it_o be_v sufficient_o prove_v in_o every_o circustance_n of_o his_o life_n he_o depend_v on_o god_n for_o all_o receive_v all_o from_o he_o refer_v all_o unto_o he_o and_o in_o all_o magnify_v and_o celebrate_v his_o name_n as_o gen._n 39.9_o gen._n 40.8.41.16_o and_o 50_o 51.42.18.45.7_o and_o for_o his_o clemency_n pity_n and_o goodness_n to_o his_o brethren_n no_o example_n can_v match_v he_o and_o which_o be_v the_o crown_n and_o compliment_n of_o all_o he_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o end_n as_o he_o begin_v so_o he_o continue_v so_o he_o end_v qualis_fw-la vita_fw-la as_o he_o live_v so_o he_o die_v live_v he_o exercise_v his_o faith_n in_o the_o work_n of_o natural_a and_o moral_a religion_n and_o at_o his_o die_a he_o manifest_v it_o by_o his_o foreknowledge_n of_o the_o israelite_n departure_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o his_o precept_n to_o bury_v his_o bone_n in_o canaan_n for._n by_o faith_n joseph_n etc._n etc._n the_o first_o part._n 1._o how_o be_v this_o memorial_n a_o act_n of_o faith_n do_v not_o joseph_n take_v it_o upon_o trust_n from_o his_o father_n relation_n or_o be_v his_o faith_n in_o this_o instance_n any_o better_a than_o a_o implicit_a faith_n or_o found_v on_o a_o humane_a testimony_n for_o that_o jacob_n foretold_v his_o child_n what_o joseph_n here_o mention_n and_o bring_v to_o their_o remembrance_n be_v plain_a from_o express_a scripture_n gen._n 48.21_o but_o to_o this_o the_o answer_n be_v obvious_a that_o though_o jacob_n do_v deliver_v this_o prediction_n before_o joseph_n and_o his_o brethren_n yet_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o dictate_v that_o revelation_n to_o jacob_n may_v still_o reside_v with_o joseph_n and_o perhaps_o do_v discover_v more_o to_o he_o then_o to_o his_o father_n for_o in_o this_o particular_a joseph_n prophecy_n seem_v more_o clear_a
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