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most_o noble_a and_o excellent_a employment_n for_o it_o be_v the_o ascent_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o god_n as_o the_o ancient_a christian_n describe_v it_o a_o familiar_a converse_n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n a_o holy_a discourse_n with_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o the_o withdraw_a of_o our_o mind_n from_o this_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n in_o it_o above_o which_o it_o raise_v our_o thought_n and_o lift_v they_o up_o unto_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a good_a into_o who_o company_n it_o bring_v we_o and_o set_v we_o in_o his_o bless_a presence_n that_o he_o may_v lift_v up_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n upon_o we_o for_o though_o it_o be_v the_o expression_n our_o deep_a humility_n yet_o thereby_o be_v lift_v up_o above_o the_o high_a top_n of_o
thereby_o and_o be_v able_a to_o say_v amen_o thereunto_o 1_o corinth_n fourteen_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o upon_o which_o word_n st._n chrysostome_n suppose_v they_o end_v then_o their_o blessing_n in_o the_o spirit_n with_o the_o very_a same_o form_n of_o word_n wherewith_o we_o now_o conclude_v our_o doxology_n or_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n viz._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o ever_o and_o ever_o or_o throughout_o all_o age_n world_n without_o end_n as_o we_o translate_v the_o apostle_n word_n ephes_n iii._o 21._o and_o peter_n martyr_n think_v he_o have_v reason_n to_o acknowledge_v as_o much_o for_o upon_o the_o forename_a place_n 1_o cor._n fourteen_o 16._o he_o have_v this_o observation_n from_o hence_o we_o learn_v that_o even_o in_o those_o first_o time_n the_o public_a prayer_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v conclude_v with_o these_o word_n secula_fw-la seculorum_fw-la world_n without_o end_n and_o this_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n put_v i_o in_o mind_n of_o another_o 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hymn_n which_o st._n paul_n and_o silas_n sing_v in_o prison_n not_o each_o of_o they_o their_o own_o private_a prayer_n and_o hymn_n but_o some_o common_a prayer_n and_o form_n of_o praise_n which_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o use_v act._n xuj_o 25._o such_o hymn_n it_o be_v certain_a there_o be_v in_o the_o church_n which_o be_v sing_v every_o morning_n in_o praise_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n as_o pliny_n himself_o testify_v and_o eusebius_n produce_v a_o ancient_a writer_n assert_v the_o divinity_n of_o our_o saviour_n out_o of_o the_o hymn_n that_o have_v be_v of_o old_a use_v in_o the_o church_n acknowledge_v his_o divinity_n 28._o l._n v._o eccles_n hist_o chap._n 28._o and_o that_o writer_n call_v they_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d write_v by_o the_o faithful_a from_o the_o beginning_n which_o celebrate_v christ_n the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o god_n indeed_o the_o most_o ancient_a of_o all_o which_o be_v the_o doxology_n we_o still_o use_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n and_o to_o the_o son_n together_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o st._n basil_n 29._o basil_n ad_fw-la amphilochium_n cap._n 27_o 29._o or_o whosoever_o be_v the_o author_n of_o the_o book_n concern_v the_o holy_a spirit_n report_v where_o he_o say_v that_o thus_o it_o run_v before_o the_o arian_n time_n after_o which_o to_o show_v that_o the_o church_n mean_v in_o those_o word_n to_o ascribe_v equal_a glory_n unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n it_o be_v alter_v into_o that_o form_n wherein_o it_o now_o continue_v not_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o very_a same_o as_o to_o the_o sense_n there_o be_v no_o real_a difference_n whether_o we_o say_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n and_o to_o the_o son_n and_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o glory_n be_v to_o they_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o to_o avoid_v all_o suspicion_n of_o any_o distinction_n which_o the_o church_n make_v between_o they_o the_o form_n as_o it_o be_v now_o be_v think_v better_a and_o so_o ancient_a and_o universal_a be_v this_o form_n of_o doxology_n that_o the_o arian_n themselves_o use_v one_o very_o like_a to_o it_o give_v honour_n and_o glory_n to_o the_o father_n by_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o same_o writer_n inform_v we_o 25._o we_o cap._n 25._o which_o original_o have_v the_o same_o meaning_n with_o the_o other_o till_o they_o pervert_v it_o signify_v as_o much_o as_o we_o say_v now_o in_o our_o communion_n service_n when_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o offence_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n by_o who_o and_o with_o who_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n all_o honour_n and_o glory_n be_v unto_o thou_o o_o father_n almighty_a world_n without_o end_n i_o will_v not_o trouble_v the_o reader_n with_o any_o more_o of_o the_o ancient_a hymn_n but_o only_a note_n that_o even_o in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o revelation_n we_o 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origen_n they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o prescribe_a or_o ordain_v prayer_n regular_a petition_n which_o they_o who_o use_v be_v safe_a he_o say_v from_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o as_o the_o hymn_n they_o sing_v to_o christ_n be_v so_o celebrate_v that_o the_o pagan_n take_v notice_n of_o it_o as_o i_o observe_v before_o so_o these_o form_n of_o prayer_n be_v now_o so_o well_o know_v to_o they_o that_o they_o get_v some_o scrap_n of_o they_o for_o we_o find_v these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o epictetum_n in_o epictetum_n in_o arrianus_n a_o pagan_a philosopher_n who_o live_v about_o the_o same_o time_n with_o justin_n martyr_n the_o next_o age_n to_o the_o apostle_n it_o be_v superfluous_a to_o add_v that_o the_o emperor_n constantine_n be_v wont_a to_o say_v with_o his_o whole_a court_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o eusebius_n 17._o eusebius_n l._n four_o de_fw-fr vita_fw-la constant_n c._n 17._o call_v they_o the_o appoint_a prayer_n and_o deliver_v a_o form_n of_o prayer_n to_o his_o army_n to_o be_v constant_o use_v by_o the_o soldier_n which_o eusebius_n also_o have_v set_v down_o in_o his_o life_n 20._o life_n ib._n cap._n 20._o let_v i_o only_o note_v by_o the_o way_n to_o quicken_v the_o reader_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n that_o as_o this_o religious_a prince_n have_v daily_a prayer_n in_o his_o palace_n which_o he_o frequent_v with_o his_o courtier_n make_v it_o a_o house_n of_o god_n so_o he_o have_v likewise_o certain_a 22._o certain_a ib._n cap._n 22._o hour_n wherein_o he_o constant_o retire_v to_o pray_v by_o himself_o as_o for_o follow_v age_n we_o find_v frequent_a mention_n of_o liturgy_n form_v by_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o
imprimatur_fw-la jo._n batte_o aug._n 21._o 1686._o a_o discourse_n concern_v prayer_n especial_o of_o frequent_v the_o daily_o public_a prayer_n in_o two_o part_n by_o simon_n patrick_n d._n d._n now_o lord_n bishop_n of_o ely_n london_n print_v for_o luke_n meredith_n at_o the_o star_n and_o sell_v by_o r._n wilkin_n at_o the_o king_n head_n in_o st._n paul_n churchyard_n 1693._o the_o introduction_n the_o design_n of_o this_o book_n prayer_n be_v so_o considerable_a a_o part_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o so_o great_a a_o mean_n both_o to_o work_v use_v to_o preserve_v and_o increase_v all_o manâ—r_n of_o godliness_n and_o virtue_n in_o we_o â—at_a the_o ancient_a christiâ—s_n doubt_v not_o to_o call_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d etc._n st._n chrysost_o l._n i._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a top_n of_o all_o â—od_a thing_n the_o foundation_n and_o the_o root_n of_o a_o useful_a â—e_n the_o fountain_n and_o the_o parent_n â—innumerable_a benefit_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o have_v leave_v â—so_o many_o treatise_n upon_o this_o subâ—t_n and_o that_o we_o find_v it_o so_o oft_o reâ—ted_v in_o their_o sermon_n which_o they_o tell_v we_o they_o do_v on_o purpose_n that_o thâ—_n soul_n of_o their_o people_n may_v receiuâ—_v not_o mere_o a_o light_a tincture_n of_o this_o doctrine_n but_o as_o st._n chrysostom_n 〈◊〉_d chrysostom_n hom._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phrase_n iâ—_n be_v deep_o dye_v with_o iâ—vnto_o who_o pious_a labour_n which_o goâ—_n man_n have_v imitate_v in_o all_o succee_a age_n if_o i_o be_v now_o add_v in_o a_o smy_a book_n upon_o the_o same_o argument_n i_o hoâ—_n it_o will_v not_o be_v find_v altogether_o unprofitable_a but_o contribute_v something_o the_o growth_n of_o christian_a piety_n by_o stâ—ring_v up_o this_o present_a generation_n to_o â—_o serious_a practice_n of_o this_o part_n of_o it_o which_o be_v common_o distinguish_v into_o secret_a prayer_n alone_o by_o 〈◊〉_d self_n private_a with_o our_o family_n and_o public_a with_o the_o whole_a congregation_n of_o christian_a people_n amâ—_n who_o we_o live_v the_o last_o of_o which_o 〈◊〉_d first_o in_o my_o design_n when_o i_o begin_v think_v of_o write_v about_o this_o mattâ—_n because_o common_a prayer_n which_o 〈◊〉_d make_v all_o together_o in_o one_o body_n 〈◊〉_d god_n be_v the_o most_o necessary_a and_o the_o â—ost_o prevalent_a and_o yet_o alas_o the_o â—ost_o neglect_a of_o all_o other_o but_o consider_v that_o man_n will_v be_v the_o better_o dispose_v to_o attend_v upon_o the_o public_a â—â—rvice_n if_o they_o can_v be_v persuade_v to_o custom_n their_o mind_n unto_o devout_a naught_n of_o god_n and_o affection_n toâ—rds_v he_o alone_o by_o themselves_o i_o solve_v to_o premise_v a_o short_a discourse_n â—â—ncerning_v prayer_n in_o general_a with_o special_a respect_n unto_o such_o secret_a incourse_n with_o the_o divine_a majesty_n as_o for_o that_o which_o be_v call_v private_a â—â—ayer_n in_o our_o several_a family_n â—â—e_v needs_o no_o particular_a discourse_n out_o it_o but_o it_o may_v be_v sufficient_o unâ—stood_v by_o what_o i_o have_v to_o say_v of_o the_o â—er_n two_o especial_o of_o publickâ—â—â—yer_n â—â—â—yer_z who_o place_n it_o be_v to_o supply_v â—n_o we_o can_v have_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o now_o this_o duty_n of_o secret_a converse_n â—â—h_v god_n by_o humble_a prayer_n to_o he_o evident_o enjoin_v in_o those_o word_n â—ur_n bless_a saviour_n matth._n vi_fw-la 6._o but_o thou_o when_o thou_o pray_v â—â—ter_v into_o thy_o closet_n etc._n etc._n in_o whâ—â—_n he_o do_v not_o exclude_v pubâ—â—_n prayer_n but_o only_o forbid_v ostentâ—_n in_o it_o and_o command_v we_o out_o of_o 〈◊〉_d to_o god_n not_o out_o of_o love_n to_o popular_a plause_n that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o 〈◊〉_d and_o not_o mere_o think_v so_o to_o 〈◊〉_d our_o heart_n to_o he_o when_o no_o body_n we_o but_o he_o alone_o that_o be_v the_o thing_n i_o intenâ—_n evince_n that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o eâ—_n christian_n to_o retire_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d business_n and_o from_o company_n 〈◊〉_d he_o may_v pray_v to_o god_n in_o treâ—_n of_o which_o i_o think_v it_o will_v be_v uâ—â—_n if_o i_o distinct_o show_v first_o theâ—_n ture_n of_o this_o duty_n second_o 〈◊〉_d necessity_n of_o it_o three_o 〈◊〉_d great_a benefit_n we_o may_v deriveâ—_n its_o serious_a performance_n a_o discourse_n concern_v â—rayer_n etc._n etc._n part_n i._n chap._n i._o of_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o duty_n prayer_n in_o the_o strict_a use_n of_o the_o word_n signify_v the_o petition_n we_o make_v to_o god_n either_o for_o the_o bestow_n on_o we_o good_a egg_n or_o the_o avert_n from_o we_o evil_a â—d_a thus_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o praiâ—â—_n of_o his_o divine_a perfection_n from_o â—om_n those_o benefit_n we_o ask_v be_v deriâ—â—_n and_o from_o thanksgiving_n for_o they_o â—en_z they_o be_v confer_v on_o we_o accord_v to_o our_o desire_n which_o though_o â—y_a aught_o to_o accompany_v all_o our_o â—yers_n and_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o pray_v aright_o without_o such_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n incomparable_a perfection_n 〈◊〉_d thankfulness_n to_o he_o for_o his_o benefâ—_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o 〈◊〉_d strict_o and_o proper_o mean_v by_o prâ—â—_n which_o be_v take_v sometime_o in_o a_o striâ—_n sense_n still_o mere_o for_o petitioningâ—_n good_a thing_n and_o so_o be_v distinguiâ—_n by_o st._n paul_n 1_o tim._n two_o 1._o from_o supplication_n which_o be_v petition_n for_o 〈◊〉_d avert_v evil_a thing_n from_o we_o in_o which_o restrain_a sense_n i_o doâ—_n intend_v to_o treat_v of_o it_o but_o by_o prâ—_n understand_v a_o address_n of_o our_o soâ—_n god_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n oâ—_n good_a to_o request_v of_o he_o those_o this_o which_o we_o feel_v we_o want_v and_o of_o which_o be_v desirous_a 1._o it_o suppose_v therefore_o first_o 〈◊〉_d we_o be_v in_o want_n for_o if_o we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d we_o shall_v long_o for_o nothing_o we_o 〈◊〉_d wisdom_n and_o god_n holy_a spirit_n 〈◊〉_d the_o grace_n and_o comfort_n thereof_o together_o with_o his_o pardon_v and_o spaâ—_n mercy_n his_o gracious_a protection_n 〈◊〉_d safeguard_n provision_n for_o all_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o outward_a man_n beâ—_n all_o the_o need_v of_o other_o especial_o god_n church_n and_o of_o that_o church_n kingdom_n in_o particular_a whereof_o we_o be_v now_o immediate_a member_n a_o supply_n of_o all_o which_o we_o will_v either_o receive_v or_o have_v they_o preserve_v to_o we_o if_o we_o already_o enjoy_v these_o blessing_n that_o be_v we_o either_o want_v the_o thing_n themselves_o or_o their_o continuance_n and_o therefore_o we_o ask_v they_o 2._o but_o further_a it_o necessary_o suppose_v also_o that_o we_o have_v a_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o want_n for_o if_o a_o man_n be_v sick_a or_o empty_a yet_o if_o he_o think_v himself_o well_o or_o feel_v no_o hunger_n he_o will_v neither_o call_v for_o his_o physician_n nor_o for_o food_n though_o man_n be_v in_o the_o very_a jaw_n of_o hell_n though_o they_o lie_v under_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o be_v lead_v captive_a by_o he_o at_o his_o will_n though_o their_o lust_n and_o â—_z tyrannize_v and_o insult_v over_o they_o though_o sin_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v have_v the_o dominion_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o be_v so_o govern_v and_o rule_v by_o viâ—ious_a affection_n and_o desire_n that_o they_o â—re_n no_o better_o than_o slave_n to_o they_o yet_o â—f_o they_o think_v this_o a_o state_n of_o liberty_n and_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n if_o they_o have_v no_o apprehension_n of_o present_a or_o future_a danger_n they_o will_v never_o be_v at_o the_o pain_n so_o much_o as_o to_o pray_v hearty_o for_o deliverance_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v prâ—_n aright_o we_o must_v be_v possess_v with_o 〈◊〉_d great_a a_o sense_n of_o our_o spiritual_a want_n 〈◊〉_d we_o have_v of_o our_o bodily_a when_o we_o aâ—_n pinch_v and_o press_v with_o they_o wâ—_n must_v make_v our_o soul_n feel_v that_o there_o be_v god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v our_o chief_a good_a and_o that_o in_o conjunction_n with_o he_o consi_v our_o felicity_n and_o that_o it_o can_v 〈◊〉_d any_o way_n attain_v but_o by_o conformity_n 〈◊〉_d he_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o bless_a will_n and_o perceive_v how_o short_a we_o aâ—_n of_o this_o nay_o how_o far_o perhaps_o we_o aâ—_n from_o god_n and_o goodness_n how_o veâ—_n negligent_a we_o have_v be_v in_o our_o duty_n 〈◊〉_d he_o it_o ought_v to_o humble_a and_o abase_v 〈◊〉_d to_o bring_v we_o down_o upon_o our_o knee_n to_o 〈◊〉_d for_o mercy_n and_o excite_v in_o we_o earn_v desire_n after_o he_o and_o after_o righteoâ—ness_n and_o true_a holiness_n as_o that_o aloâ—_n which_o can_v bring_v we_o into_o his_o favour_n in_o short_a our_o soul_n must_v acquaint_v as_o thorough_o with_o their_o state_n and_o
condition_n as_o our_o body_n tell_v we_o when_o thâ—_n be_v ill_a or_o in_o pain_n or_o hungry_a aâ—_n thirsty_a or_o labour_v under_o any_o othâ—_n burden_n 3._o and_o then_o there_o be_v suppose_v a_o â—â—sire_n to_o have_v these_o want_v supply_v as_o 〈◊〉_d have_v already_o say_v emptiness_n be_v troublesome_a to_o we_o when_o we_o feel_v it_o and_o it_o â—s_v impossible_a we_o shall_v not_o long_o to_o be_v â—ased_v by_o get_v it_o fill_v if_o we_o do_v â—ut_v fancy_n we_o be_v in_o need_n there_o be_v no_o â—est_n till_o we_o find_v some_o satisfaction_n we_o must_v be_v either_o satisfy_v that_o we_o do_v not_o â—eed_v it_o or_o we_o must_v have_v what_o we_o be_v â—tisfied_v be_v needful_a and_o in_o this_o consist_v internal_a prayer_n the_o desire_n or_o longing_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v â—lled_v with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n to_o be_v satisfy_v with_o his_o likeness_n to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o he_o and_o to_o be_v make_v daily_o more_o conformable_a to_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n in_o every_o thing_n 4_o which_o desire_v we_o be_v strong_o inâ—ined_v even_o by_o nature_n itself_o to_o excess_n in_o word_n which_o be_v the_o interpreter_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o declare_v that_o be_v in_o our_o heart_n for_o all_o sensible_a creature_n we_o see_v make_v their_o moan_n by_o â—â—dible_a cry_n of_o several_a sort_n when_o their_o need_n be_v great_a and_o therefore_o â—an_v not_o be_v the_o only_a silent_a thing_n â—â—t_n be_v form_v by_o god_n to_o implore_v his_o â—elp_n and_o beg_v his_o relief_n on_o all_o occasion_n in_o such_o word_n as_o be_v apt_a signiâ—cations_n of_o his_o inward_a desire_n and_o that_o be_v the_o last_o thing_n observable_a 5._o prayer_n be_v a_o expression_n of_o our_o inward_a desire_n unto_o god_n the_o author_n anâ—_n fountain_n of_o all_o good_a for_o when_o wâ—_n be_v desirous_a to_o receive_v a_o alm_n from_o any_o person_n we_o always_o ask_v it_o of_o sucâ—_n as_o we_o believe_v be_v able_a and_o we_o hopâ—_n be_v willing_a to_o bestow_v it_o but_o neveâ—_n make_v our_o application_n to_o those_o whâ—_n be_v as_o beggarly_a as_o ourselves_o now_o 〈◊〉_d be_v god_n only_o who_o be_v able_a to_o supply_v aâ—_n our_o need_n and_o have_v reveal_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d be_v willing_a to_o bestow_v what_o we_o ask_v 〈◊〉_d he_o nay_o have_v invite_v we_o to_o come_v 〈◊〉_d he_o and_o assure_v we_o he_o will_v grant_v oâ—_n desire_n and_o who_o alone_o know_v oâ—_n needs_o and_o can_v hear_v the_o desire_n of_o aâ—_n man_n and_o likewise_o be_v the_o only_a judge_n whether_o that_o be_v fit_a for_o we_o which_o we_o as_o 〈◊〉_d or_o there_o be_v not_o something_o better_a thaâ—_n our_o own_o wish_n upon_o which_o account_n saint_n and_o angel_n be_v not_o to_o be_v invocate_v for_o 〈◊〉_d we_o know_v not_o whether_o they_o hear_v uâ—_n nay_o it_o seem_v impossible_a to_o we_o thâ—_n they_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o hear_v such_o greâ—_n number_n of_o supplicant_n as_o in_o seveâ—_n and_o very_o distant_a place_n call_v upon_o thâ—_n same_o saint_n or_o angel_n so_o we_o know_v 〈◊〉_d what_o power_n they_o have_v to_o help_v we_o nor_o what_o they_o can_v do_v for_o we_o if_o they_o can_v hear_v we_o but_o we_o know_v they_o can_v be_v in_o so_o many_o place_n at_o once_o as_o they_o have_v suitor_n to_o give_v they_o their_o succour_n and_o assistance_n and_o beside_o they_o have_v make_v no_o promise_n to_o we_o that_o they_o will_v so_o much_o as_o prefer_v our_o petition_n to_o god_n or_o do_v all_o they_o can_v for_o we_o nor_o be_v they_o wise_a enough_o to_o judge_v what_o petition_n be_v fit_a to_o be_v prefer_v and_o what_o not_o that_o be_v what_o be_v most_o behoveful_a for_o we_o in_o all_o condition_n and_o state_n of_o life_n and_o in_o all_o the_o particular_a passage_n and_o circumstance_n thereof_o it_o may_v be_v add_v that_o all_o these_o petition_n must_v be_v put_v up_o in_o the_o name_n and_o through_o the_o mediation_n of_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v our_o only_a advocate_n with_o the_o father_n but_o that_o belong_v rather_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o address_v our_o prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o i_o here_o omit_v it_o and_o shall_v only_o observe_v for_o the_o further_a explication_n of_o it_o that_o there_o be_v several_a part_n of_o prayer_n to_o god_n as_o may_v be_v gather_v even_o from_o that_o remark_n at_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o lxxii_o psalm_n the_o prayer_n of_o david_n the_o son_n of_o jesse_n be_v end_v where_o the_o forego_n psalm_n be_v all_o call_v prayer_n though_o some_o of_o they_o be_v doleful_a complaint_n 〈◊〉_d the_o sadness_n of_o his_o condition_n other_o 〈◊〉_d they_o confession_n of_o sin_n which_o hâ—â—_n bring_v he_o into_o that_o doleful_a estate_n other_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o intiâ—â—_n dependence_n on_o god_n other_o magnific_a his_o powerful_a and_o wise_a goodness_n anâ—_n render_v thanks_o for_o benefit_n receiveâ—_n and_o promise_n dutiful_a obedience_n as_o we_o as_o petition_v for_o pardon_n and_o deliverance_n by_o which_o we_o learn_v that_o prayer_n unâ—â—_n god_n be_v make_v up_o of_o all_o these_o and_o thâ—_n in_o a_o sense_n of_o his_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n of_o our_o absolute_a dependence_n upâ—â—_n he_o and_o all_o the_o benefit_n we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o we_o ought_v to_o address_v ourselves_o to_o he_o confess_v how_o wâ—_n have_v offend_v he_o bewail_v the_o â—â—serable_a estate_n into_o which_o we_o have_v therâ—_n by_o bring_v ourselves_o beg_v hâ—â—_n pardon_n implore_v the_o grace_n of_o hâ—â—_n holy_a spirit_n and_o in_o the_o sincerity_n anâ—_n uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n resolve_v tâ—â—_n be_v whole_o he_o and_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o our_o day_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v every_o one_o of_o theâ—â—_n be_v virtual_o a_o petition_n to_o he_o wheâ—â—ther_o we_o hearty_o acknowledge_v what_o he_o â—s_v or_o adore_v he_o or_o praise_v he_o or_o give_v he_o thanks_o or_o confess_v our_o unworthiness_n or_o profess_v our_o dependence_n on_o he_o or_o promise_v fidelity_n to_o he_o etc._n etc._n they_o all_o bespeak_v his_o grace_n and_o favour_n towards_o we_o and_o move_v he_o to_o bestow_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o this_o be_v a_o short_a explication_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o prayer_n which_o will_v be_v something_o better_a understand_v by_o what_o follow_v concern_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o though_o when_o i_o have_v say_v all_o that_o i_o can_v i_o be_o sensible_a it_o will_v be_v defective_a for_o prayer_n be_v so_o sublime_a a_o thing_n that_o the_o noble_a wit_n have_v acknowledge_v we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o father_n to_o inlighten_v of_o his_o first-begotten_a word_n to_o teach_v and_o of_o the_o spirit_n to_o operate_v in_o we_o as_o origen_n 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d n._n 8._o word_n be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o think_v and_o speak_v worthy_o in_o so_o great_a a_o argument_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o prayer_n we_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o strong_o move_v to_o study_v this_o high_a and_o excellent_a duty_n and_o to_o labour_v to_o perform_v it_o aright_o when_o we_o be_v make_v sensible_a it_o be_v so_o indispensable_a a_o part_n of_o aâ—_n godly_a life_n that_o we_o can_v so_o much_o a_o pretend_v to_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n if_o we_o do_v not_o practice_v it_o of_o which_o there_o be_v this_o general_a demonstration_n which_o can_v be_v gainsay_v that_o which_o be_v found_v in_o our_o nature_n and_o to_o which_o we_o be_v bind_v bâ—_n virtue_n of_o our_o be_v creature_n to_o thaâ—_n every_o christian_n be_v indispensable_o tie_v it_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o our_o lord_n christ_n his_o come_n not_o to_o loosen_v those_o obligation_n we_o have_v upon_o we_o as_o menâ—_n but_o to_o strengthen_v they_o and_o bound_v they_o hard_o upon_o we_o to_o heighten_v all_o natural_a duty_n and_o to_o make_v we_o more_o deep_o sensible_a of_o the_o law_n that_o be_v write_v in_o our_o very_a be_v now_o such_o a_o one_o be_v this_o of_o prayer_n which_o do_v not_o stand_v upon_o a_o mere_a positive_a command_n as_o baptism_n and_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n do_v that_o be_v it_o be_v not_o our_o duty_n mere_o because_o our_o lord_n by_o his_o authority_n have_v make_v it_o so_o but_o he_o have_v make_v it_o so_o because_o we_o be_v make_v to_o it_o as_o i_o may_v speak_v and_o form_v by_o god_n to_o acknowledge_v he_o in_o this_o manner_n for_o it_o be_v as_o natural_a a_o thing_n to_o pray_v as_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o to_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o be_v make_v by_o he_o and_o not_o by_o ourselves_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o you_o shall_v
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d num._n 39_o and_o pray_v â—ot_n in_o vain_a but_o obtain_v what_o he_o ask_v and_o without_o prayer_n â—ould_v not_o we_o may_v well_o think_v obtain_v â—t_a which_o of_o we_o can_v be_v so_o negligent_a as_o â—ot_n to_o pray_v for_o to_o what_o end_n can_v we_o think_v be_v â—ll_o this_o do_v by_o he_o but_o to_o show_v we_o â—he_v obligation_n of_o humane_a nature_n â—nd_v to_o make_v we_o sensible_a of_o our_o dependence_n on_o god_n and_o that_o we_o can_v have_v nothing_o without_o his_o will_n and_o that_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a our_o will_n shâ—â—_n be_v whole_o regulate_v by_o he_o he_o 〈◊〉_d not_o all_o this_o bare_o to_o give_v we_o a_o exaple_n but_o to_o demonstrate_v and_o make_v know_v that_o no_o man_n though_o never_o perfect_a can_v live_v to_o god_n with_o pray_v to_o he_o chap._n iu._n other_o argument_n of_o the_o great_a nausity_n of_o prayer_n vi_o it_o may_v be_v useful_a to_o we_o furtâ—_n to_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v 〈◊〉_d point_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o assist_v we_o this_o duty_n which_o be_v a_o convince_a 〈◊〉_d monstration_n of_o its_o great_a necessity_n we_o will_v judge_v of_o thing_n according_a the_o account_n which_o god_n make_v of_o theâ—_n who_o lest_o this_o duty_n shall_v not_o be_v wâ—_n do_v lend_v we_o his_o power_n to_o perform_v acceptable_o unto_o he_o and_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d suffer_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o wait_v upon_o â—o_o no_o purpose_n nay_o shall_v it_o follow_v we_o continual_o and_o urge_v we_o to_o have_v recourse_n to_o god_n inspire_v we_o with_o good_a thought_n and_o exciting_a pious_a desire_n â—nd_v we_o refuse_v to_o be_v lead_v and_o conduct_v â—y_a its_o holy_a motion_n this_o be_v as_o unnatural_a as_o for_o a_o man_n to_o have_v a_o soul_n and_o â—ever_o think_v to_o have_v a_o tongue_n and_o never_o speak_v eye_n and_o a_o power_n to_o see_v and_o never_o open_v they_o vii_o it_o be_v as_o considerable_a also_o that_o â—e_n have_v appoint_v his_o son_n to_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n with_o he_o in_o â—he_n heaven_n which_o suppose_v both_o that_o we_o will_v do_v this_o and_o that_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a to_o be_v do_v for_o otherwise_o we_o make_v void_a this_o new_a office_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n which_o god_n the_o father_n in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o tendere_a compassion_n have_v create_v we_o make_v he_o a_o advocate_n without_o client_n a_o intercessor_n who_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v but_o wait_v in_o vain_a for_o our_o petition_n good_a lord_n that_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o ignorant_a or_o presumptuous_a as_o to_o account_v themselves_o christian_n and_o never_o or_o seldom_o lift_v up_o their_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d heart_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o heaven_n 〈◊〉_d feel_v any_o need_n of_o his_o patronage_n 〈◊〉_d make_v use_v of_o his_o most_o powerful_a interâ—_n for_o the_o obtain_v any_o blessing_n 〈◊〉_d they_o which_o they_o can_v have_v unâ—â—_n they_o address_v themselves_o to_o god_n they_o in_o his_o prevail_a name_n and_o alone_o viii_o the_o necessity_n also_o of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d be_v understand_v by_o the_o frequent_a injection_n we_o meet_v withal_o in_o holy_a scripture_n for_o pray_v always_o pray_v wâ—â—out_a cease_v and_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n as_o i_o have_v beâ—â—noted_a which_o declare_v it_o to_o be_v a_o â—â—ness_n of_o such_o importance_n that_o we_o can_v subsist_v without_o it_o but_o must_v useâ—_n as_o constant_o as_o we_o do_v our_o meat_n aâ—_n drink_v or_o rather_o more_o constant_o be_v of_o such_o great_a concernment_n thâ—_n it_o be_v as_o necessary_a as_o our_o very_a breath_n the_o incense_n in_o the_o temple_n as_o 〈◊〉_d john_n teach_v we_o viij_o revel_v 3._o represent_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o saint_n noâ—_n it_o may_v not_o be_v unworthy_a our_o observaâ—_n on_o to_o note_n that_o whereas_o the_o shew-breâ—_a whereby_o a_o acknowledgement_n wâ—_n make_v as_o some_o think_v that_o they_o receive_v all_o their_o food_n from_o god_n be_v renew_v and_o set_v upon_o the_o holy_a table_n in_o â—he_n sanctuary_n but_o once_o every_o week_n â—nd_v the_o lamp_n in_o the_o temple_n which_o â—â—gnified_v perhaps_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n be_v dress_v once_o every_o day_n the_o incense_n which_o certain_o signify_v their_o prayer_n be_v renew_v by_o god_n order_n twice_o every_o day_n and_o offer_v upon_o the_o altar_n morning_n and_o evening_n which_o may_v suggest_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o â—â—ght_n to_o be_v more_o sensible_a of_o the_o need_n â—e_v have_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o â—rayer_n than_o of_o the_o need_n of_o our_o daily_a â—ood_n but_o especial_o of_o prayer_n though_o we_o read_v often_o yet_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n to_o â—ray_v often_o ix_o for_o it_o be_v our_o main_a security_n our_o â—reat_a safeguard_n our_o refuge_n and_o place_n â—f_a retreat_n in_o all_o the_o danger_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v expose_v in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o only_o mention_v by_o the_o apostle_n as_o a_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n but_o set_v also_o in_o the_o last_o place_n as_o that_o which_o complete_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n vi_fw-la ephes_n 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o st._n chrysostome_n oâ—â—_n speak_v xi_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hom._n thirty_o in_o gen._n cap._n xi_o for_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d mighty_a weapon_n a_o powerful_a defence_n wâ—â—_n out_o which_o no_o manâ—_n be_v able_a to_o stand_v â—maintain_v his_o grounâ—_n against_o the_o assault_n temptation_n nor_o oâ—_n come_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o which_o we_o lie_v hold_v upon_o the_o arm_n of_o almighty_a for_o our_o defence_n and_o succoâ—_n and_o engage_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o with_o we_o and_o assure_v ourselves_o if_o right_o manage_v it_o of_o a_o certain_a 〈◊〉_d ctory_n for_o herein_o we_o employ_v all_o the_o othâ—â—_n part_n of_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n whâ—_n the_o apostle_n there_o require_v we_o to_o 〈◊〉_d unto_o we_o and_o to_o put_v on_o we_o we_o our_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o our_o faith_n our_o love_n and_o our_o hâ—_n and_o have_v recourse_n to_o the_o word_n of_o gâ—â—_n particular_o to_o his_o precious_a promise_n and_o declare_v our_o sincere_a affection_n to_o righteousness_n and_o our_o upright_a into_o tion_n to_o persist_v and_o continue_v â—_z by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n which_o we_o employ_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o more_o necessary_a because_o by_o prayer_n all_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n be_v continual_o exercise_v and_o keep_v in_o ure_n the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n be_v gird_v close_o to_o we_o and_o we_o be_v make_v more_o expedite_a and_o ready_a on_o all_o occasion_n to_o encounter_v with_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n x._o whence_o it_o be_v you_o may_v observe_v in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o holy_a man_n who_o live_v the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o this_o world_n can_v never_o be_v persuade_v to_o omit_v it_o i_o will_v give_v but_o one_o instance_n of_o this_o in_o the_o prophet_n daniel_n who_o when_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o command_n of_o a_o great_a king_n to_o forbear_v pray_v to_o his_o god_n for_o the_o space_n of_o 30_o day_n dare_v not_o consent_v to_o a_o compliance_n with_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o yet_o daniel_n be_v a_o good_a subject_n as_o well_o as_o a_o wise_a man_n who_o be_v very_o sensible_a what_o ready_a obedience_n ought_v to_o be_v pay_v to_o king_n and_o how_o necessary_a this_o obedience_n be_v where_o a_o contrary_a antecedent_n necessity_n do_v not_o â—e_n upon_o he_o to_o obey_v god_n especial_o when_o the_o thing_n be_v enjoin_v under_o the_o penalty_n of_o death_n and_o when_o his_o sovereign_n do_v not_o require_v a_o total_a forbearance_n of_o this_o duty_n but_o only_o for_o a_o liâ—â—ted_a time_n and_o yet_o so_o it_o be_v he_o câ—â—_n rather_o to_o lose_v the_o favour_n of_o his_o prinâ—â—_n who_o have_v be_v very_o kind_a to_o he_o nayâ—_n lose_v his_o life_n as_o well_o as_o his_o honour_n and_o more_o than_o that_o to_o be_v throw_v in_o the_o den_n of_o lion_n there_o to_o be_v tear_v piece_n and_o devour_v by_o those_o ravenâ—_n beast_n than_o to_o omit_v his_o constant_a devotion_n to_o the_o supreme_a lord_n and_o sovereign_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 〈◊〉_d say_v the_o history_n of_o his_o admirable_a â—â—ty_n vi_fw-la dan._n 10._o when_o daniel_n know_v 〈◊〉_d this_o decree_n be_v sign_v mark_v that_o go_v into_o his_o house_n and_o his_o window_n 〈◊〉_d open_a towards_o jerusalem_n he_o kneel_v 〈◊〉_d his_o knee_n three_o time_n a_o day_n and_o pray_v and_o give_v thanks_o before_o his_o god_n 〈◊〉_d do_v afore_o time_n which_o show_v that_o in_o his_o opiniâ—â—_n it_o be_v more_o necessary_a
conversant_a in_o this_o duty_n have_v no_o 〈◊〉_d prehension_n at_o all_o but_o be_v perfect_a blind_a and_o stupid_o senseless_a of_o inviâ—_n ble_a and_o spiritual_a enjoyment_n whâ—_n by_o their_o mind_n be_v straighten_a and_o â—rowed_a have_v no_o thought_n beyâ—_n their_o own_o poor_a self_n and_o that_o only_o this_o present_a world_n when_o they_o tâ—_n set_v their_o mind_n to_o a_o holy_a conveâ—_n with_o god_n in_o this_o spiritual_a duty_n this_o mean_n mighty_o widen_v and_o enlarge_v they_o which_o be_v the_o other_o advantage_n i_o mention_v extend_v their_o desire_n and_o care_n so_o far_o as_o to_o make_v they_o solicitous_a for_o the_o welfare_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a excellency_n of_o holy_a prayer_n that_o it_o enlarge_v our_o spirit_n so_o far_o as_o to_o enable_v they_o to_o extend_v their_o charity_n to_o all_o man_n which_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o power_n by_o any_o other_o mean_v to_o do_v we_o approach_v unto_o infinity_n and_o immensity_n in_o our_o desire_n and_o wish_n and_o in_o our_o good_a will_n and_o readiness_n to_o benefit_v all_o the_o world_n every_o part_n of_o which_o though_o never_o so_o far_o distant_a from_o we_o we_o may_v help_v this_o way_n and_o express_v our_o affection_n to_o it_o though_o we_o be_v so_o contract_v and_o limit_v in_o all_o other_o ability_n but_o this_o that_o we_o know_v not_o how_o to_o serve_v they_o in_o any_o thing_n else_o our_o prayer_n alone_o can_v reach_v they_o and_o there_o be_v no_o country_n nor_o people_n out_o of_o their_o reach_n but_o in_o these_o holy_a desire_n we_o may_v stretch_v forth_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o furthermost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n draw_v down_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o by_o which_o we_o may_v learn_v the_o neceâ—ty_n as_o well_o as_o the_o excellency_n of_o praâ—_n without_o which_o we_o grow_v stranger_n to_o god_n and_o our_o heavenly_a countâ—dull_n earthy_a poor_a spirit_v and_o defâ—cable_a thing_n mind_v only_o our_o silly_a and_o look_v no_o further_a than_o this_o 〈◊〉_d send_v world_n and_o our_o particular_a concern_v therein_o but_o by_o the_o practice_n which_o we_o maintain_v our_o acquaintaâ—_n with_o god_n and_o with_o the_o spiritâ—_n world_n nay_o become_v friend_n of_o gâ—_n and_o grow_v great_a mind_v heavenly_a spritual_a able_a to_o look_v beyond_o our_o liâ—selves_n nay_o beyond_o all_o thing_n visiblâ—large_v comprehensive_a full_a of_o hiâ—_n thought_n and_o lofty_a design_n posset_n with_o divine_a affection_n move_v true_o noble_a end_n fraught_v with_o geâ—rous_a desire_n and_o transcendent_a hopeâ—_n which_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o proportâ—nable_a comfort_n and_o satisfaction_n i_o conclude_v this_o with_o the_o word_n of_o 〈◊〉_d chrysostome_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o as_o the_o sâ—_n give_v light_a to_o the_o body_n prayer_n do_v to_o the_o soâ—_n and_o therefore_o if_o this_o be_v the_o great_a calamâ—_n of_o a_o blind_a man_n that_o he_o see_v not_o the_o sâ—â—_n what_o a_o loss_n be_v it_o to_o a_o christian_n not_o to_o prâ—_n â—â—tinually_o and_o by_o that_o mean_n bring_v the_o â—ight_n of_o christ_n into_o his_o soul_n chap._n vii_o the_o pleasure_n which_o spring_v from_o the_o â—serious_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n the_o great_a man_n just_a now_o name_v will_v have_v we_o when_o we_o pray_v to_o think_v ourselves_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o that_o we_o be_v perform_v their_o service_n for_o though_o we_o be_v far_o remove_v from_o they_o in_o other_o thing_n in_o their_o nature_n diet_n wisdom_n and_o understanding_n yet_o prayer_n be_v the_o common_a employment_n and_o business_n of_o angel_n as_o well_o as_o man_n by_o which_o we_o be_v segregated_a from_o beast_n and_o knit_v to_o the_o angel_n shall_v short_o be_v translate_v into_o their_o polity_n their_o manner_n of_o life_n honour_n nobility_n wisdom_n and_o understanding_n spend_v all_o our_o life_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n which_o be_v a_o very_a leasant_a contemplation_n and_o a_o fit_a introduction_n to_o the_o second_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d dertook_v to_o demonstrate_v how_o 〈◊〉_d fortable_a and_o true_o delightful_a it_o iâ—_n approach_v unto_o god_n in_o such_o 〈◊〉_d thought_n of_o he_o and_o devout_a affâ—â—ons_n to_o he_o as_o we_o be_v suppose_v to_o 〈◊〉_d when_o we_o make_v our_o prayer_n with_o â—ses_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o and_o here_o it_o may_v be_v sufficieâ—_n consider_v only_o these_o two_o thing_n first_o this_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o deliâ—ful_a employment_n because_o therein_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n as_o i_o have_v alâ—_n saidl_v which_o be_v the_o description_n thâ—ly_a scripture_n give_v we_o of_o it_o second_o in_o so_o do_v we_o comâ—_n ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o concern_v 〈◊〉_d the_o care_n of_o infinite_a wisdom_n pâ—_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v a_o greatâ—_n of_o the_o business_n of_o prayer_n to_o god_n 1._o the_o former_a of_o these_o may_v â—â—fily_o understand_v by_o consider_v to_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n be_v to_o fix_v our_o 〈◊〉_d on_o he_o and_o lay_v open_a our_o soul_n heâ—_n he_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n joy_n and_o everflow_a pleasure_n that_o which_o produce_v pleasure_n be_v be_v the_o application_n of_o our_o faculty_n â—sutable_a object_n with_o suitable_a opeâ—ons_n about_o they_o and_o the_o noble_a the_o faculty_n be_v and_o the_o high_a the_o object_n the_o great_a must_v the_o pleasure_n need_v be_v which_o arise_v from_o their_o conjunction_n now_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n be_v the_o high_a power_n which_o we_o have_v and_o god_n be_v the_o high_a object_n on_o which_o our_o mind_n can_v fix_v and_o therefore_o the_o application_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o he_o by_o the_o thought_n and_o affection_n of_o our_o mind_n which_o be_v their_o operation_n can_v but_o produce_v the_o high_a pleasure_n as_o much_o above_o all_o bodily_a pleasure_n as_o our_o soul_n be_v above_o our_o body_n and_o god_n above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n if_o we_o feel_v no_o such_o pleasure_n in_o our_o approach_n to_o he_o it_o be_v because_o our_o thought_n of_o god_n and_o our_o affection_n towards_o he_o be_v dull_a and_o liveless_a we_o do_v not_o stir_v up_o our_o soul_n to_o think_v serious_o of_o he_o when_o we_o fall_v down_o to_o worship_v he_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o be_v far_o off_o from_o he_o when_o with_o our_o lip_n we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o for_o be_v our_o mind_n possess_v with_o settle_a thought_n of_o his_o almighty_a power_n all-seeing_a wisdom_n boundless_a goodness_n tender_a mercy_n and_o careful_a providence_n in_o compass_v we_o and_o all_o creature_n bestowâ—_n great_a benefit_n on_o we_o now_o and_o inteâ—ing_v great_a they_o will_v unspeakaâ—_n delight_v we_o the_o small_a glance_n have_v of_o any_o of_o these_o infinite_a perfeâ—ons_n which_o we_o acknowledge_v in_o 〈◊〉_d beginning_n of_o all_o our_o public_a pray_v touch_v we_o if_o we_o mind_v what_o we_o 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o singular_a pleasure_n though_o can_v at_o that_o time_n have_v more_o thaâ—_n short_a thought_n of_o they_o and_o the_o fore_n what_o joy_n may_v we_o not_o receive_v whence_o in_o our_o secret_a and_o retire_a deâ—tions_n when_o we_o may_v stay_v and_o look_v long_o as_o we_o please_v upon_o any_o of_o thâ—_n divine_a attribute_n which_o affect_v 〈◊〉_d heart_n delight_v ourselves_o in_o 〈◊〉_d thought_n either_o of_o his_o power_n whâ—_n nothing_o can_v control_v or_o of_o his_o knowledge_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v hiâ—den_v or_o of_o his_o wonderful_a love_n whiâ—_n think_v nothing_o too_o great_a to_o give_v of_o his_o overrule_a providence_n whiâ—_n make_v all_o thing_n work_v together_o 〈◊〉_d good_a to_o those_o that_o love_v he_o or_o of_o 〈◊〉_d impartial_a justice_n which_o in_o due_a seize_v will_v not_o fail_v to_o render_v to_o all_o man_n boâ—â—_n good_a and_o bad_a according_a to_o their_o doing_n and_o when_o these_o pious_a thought_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o the_o passion_n of_o love_n and_o hope_v and_o long_n to_o be_v more_o fill_v with_o such_o delightful_a thought_n of_o he_o and_o affection_n towards_o he_o the_o pleasure_n must_v needs_o be_v exceed_o increase_v as_o every_o one_o may_v be_v convince_v who_o be_v not_o so_o ill-natured_a as_o to_o have_v no_o body_n that_o they_o love_v in_o this_o world_n for_o they_o that_o have_v a_o faithful_a especial_o if_o it_o be_v also_o a_o powerful_a friend_n find_v nothing_o so_o sweet_a and_o delightful_a as_o to_o love_v he_o sincere_o and_o to_o be_v sincere_o belove_v by_o he_o and_o therefore_o to_o feel_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o ardent_a love_n to_o god_n which_o natural_o make_v we_o hope_v we_o be_v belove_v
thought_n of_o he_o fâ—_n 〈◊〉_d the_o remembrance_n and_o especial_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o excellent_a man_n stir_v we_o â—p_v to_o imitate_v he_o and_o ofttimes_o stop_v â—ur_n inclination_n to_o that_o which_o be_v bad_a how_o much_o more_o profitable_a will_v the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o all_o with_o prayer_n to_o he_o be_v to_o those_o who_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o stand_v â—efore_o he_o and_o speak_v to_o he_o from_o â—hom_n nothing_o can_v be_v hide_v this_o â—e_n confirm_v by_o many_o place_n of_o the_o hoâ—y_a scripture_n and_o conclude_v that_o if_o we_o get_v nothing_o else_o by_o prayer_n 31._o prayer_n ib._n sect._n 31._o we_o â—hould_v be_v sufficient_a gainer_n by_o put_v â—ur_n mind_n into_o a_o posture_n to_o pray_v as_o we_o â—ught_v this_o may_v be_v further_o demonstrate_v â—y_a glance_v brief_o upon_o every_o part_n of_o â—he_n lord_n prayer_n which_o no_o man_n can_v â—ut_v up_o to_o god_n with_o understanding_n with_o 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to_o for_o give_v we_o on_o trespass_n we_o be_v at_o the_o same_o timâ—_n teach_v to_o forgive_v other_o or_o to_o hopâ—_n for_o no_o pardon_n ourselves_o and_o this_o 〈◊〉_d one_o of_o the_o hard_a though_o a_o most_o reasonable_a and_o noble_a part_n of_o christiaâ—_n virtue_n when_o we_o pray_v god_n not_o to_o lead_v we_o in_o to_o temptation_n with_o what_o face_n can_v we_o think_v fit_a to_o run_v into_o it_o and_o when_o we_o beseech_v he_o to_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a especial_o from_o the_o euâ—â—_n one_o we_o be_v strange_o forgetful_a and_o careless_a if_o we_o run_v into_o those_o sin_n which_o throw_v we_o into_o the_o very_a mouth_n of_o that_o roar_a lion_n who_o go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v and_o in_o the_o conclusion_n who_o can_v acknowledge_v that_o his_o be_v the_o kingdom_n that_o be_v he_o rule_v over_o all_o and_o yet_o not_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o and_o honour_v he_o more_o than_o any_o earthly_a majesty_n and_o that_o his_o be_v the_o power_n and_o not_o depend_v on_o he_o and_o trust_v he_o in_o well_o do_v but_o expect_v that_o he_o will_v subvert_v we_o in_o evil_a course_n and_o that_o his_o be_v the_o glory_n and_o not_o give_v he_o thanks_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o use_v they_o to_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o the_o do_v he_o service_n in_o the_o world_n that_o be_v who_o can_v think_v serious_o of_o all_o his_o incomparable_a perfection_n which_o be_v express_v in_o those_o word_n thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n and_o not_o have_v some_o suitable_a affection_n in_o his_o heart_n dispose_v he_o to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v well-pleasing_a in_o god_n sight_n who_o have_v it_o in_o his_o power_n to_o make_v we_o either_o happy_a or_o miserable_a for_o ever_o and_o ever_o this_o be_v so_o plain_a a_o truth_n that_o we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o say_v a_o short_a grace_n before_o and_o after_o meat_n but_o it_o will_v dispose_v we_o if_o we_o mind_v what_o we_o say_v to_o thâ—_n practice_n of_o such_o christian_a virtue_n aâ—_n be_v proper_a at_o that_o season_n we_o shaâ—â—_n not_o easy_o that_o be_v drink_v too_o much_o oâ—_n play_v the_o glutton_n as_o st._n chrysostomâ—_n observe_n upon_o those_o word_n 1_o sam._n 1.9_o 10._o 2._o hom._n 2._o de_fw-fr anna_n tom._n 2._o but_o the_o remembrance_n that_o we_o must_v pray_v to_o god_n wheâ—_n we_o have_v do_v eat_v and_o drink_v 〈◊〉_d will_v be_v a_o restraint_n upon_o we_o and_o make_v we_o use_v his_o good_a gift_n in_o a_o convenient_a measure_n for_o a_o table_n begin_v with_o prayer_n and_o end_v in_o prayer_n can_v want_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o neglect_v so_o great_a again_o for_o be_v it_o not_o absurd_a that_o when_o our_o servant_n who_o wait_v upon_o we_o bowâ—_n and_o give_v thanks_o if_o we_o reach_v to_o they_o any_o portion_n of_o that_o which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o we_o ourselves_o who_o enjoy_v so_o many_o good_a thing_n shall_v not_o payâ—_n this_o honour_n unto_o god_n especial_o since_o by_o that_o we_o shall_v dispose_v ourselves_o for_o great_a blessing_n for_o where_o prayer_n be_v and_o give_v oâ—_n thanks_o there_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o daemon_n and_o all_o the_o adverse_a power_n fly_v away_o he_o that_o be_v about_o to_o pray_v dare_v not_o speak_v any_o absurd_a thing_n no_o not_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o meal_n or_o if_o he_o do_v he_o will_v present_o repent_v of_o it_o when_o he_o come_v to_o speak_v to_o god_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o beginning_n and_o in_o the_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meal_n we_o ought_v to_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n for_o this_o cause_n especial_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o as_o be_v say_v before_o easy_o fall_v into_o drunkenness_n if_o we_o be_v settle_v in_o this_o pious_a custom_n which_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o omit_v though_o we_o shall_v chance_v to_o be_v overtake_v and_o to_o rise_v up_o from_o the_o table_n with_o our_o head_n heavy_a by_o too_o much_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o though_o we_o offend_v now_o we_o shall_v correct_v this_o shameful_a practice_n the_o next_o time_n thus_o that_o excellent_a man_n press_v prayer_n and_o give_v of_o thanks_o upon_o such_o occasion_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v then_o too_o common_a when_o a_o sense_n of_o god_n do_v not_o govern_v our_o appetite_n and_o preserve_v we_o in_o a_o holy_a fear_n of_o offend_v so_o great_a a_o benefactor_n as_o he_o be_v continual_o to_o we_o who_o grace_n the_o more_o earnest_o we_o desire_v the_o more_o certain_a we_o be_v to_o obtain_v it_o for_o what_o can_v we_o suppose_v the_o good_a god_n to_o love_v more_o than_o soul_n that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_v after_o tâ—_n righteousness_n which_o it_o express_v 〈◊〉_d constant_a and_o hearty_a cry_n for_o it_o uâ—â—_n he_o who_o have_v promise_v it_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d satisfy_v therewith_o neither_o religiâ—_n nor_o common_a reason_n will_v let_v we_o douâ—â—_n that_o he_o do_v most_o willing_o commun_v cate_z himself_o to_o such_o thirsty_a soul_n aâ—_n bestow_v this_o incomparable_a blessing_n uâ—_n on_o every_o one_o that_o importunate_o seeâ—_n it_o at_o his_o hand_n let_v we_o but_o show_v hiâ—_n in_o our_o prayer_n that_o we_o be_v sincere_a lâ—_n vers_n of_o he_o and_o of_o all_o goodness_n thâ—_n we_o unfeigned_o long_v to_o be_v better_a oâ—_n self_n and_o to_o see_v all_o the_o world_n amend_v that_o to_o be_v pure_a and_o undefiled_a 〈◊〉_d desire_v more_o than_o any_o earthly_a pleasure_n that_o we_o will_v have_v the_o peace_n of_o gâ—_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o all_o our_o thing_n dâ—_n with_o charity_n in_o short_a that_o we_o wouâ—_n be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n bâ—_n as_o for_o all_o other_o thing_n we_o refer_v oâ—_n self_n whole_o to_o he_o and_o desire_v theâ—_n only_o so_o far_o as_o they_o may_v conduce_v to_o oâ—_n be_v or_o our_o do_v good_a and_o 〈◊〉_d may_v assure_v ourselves_o of_o his_o gracioâ—_n acceptance_n there_o be_v nothing_o iâ—_n heaven_n or_o earth_n more_o please_a tâ—_n god_n than_o this_o holy_a temper_n of_o mind_n and_o spirit_n which_o therefore_o he_o will_v cherish_v promote_v and_o increase_v if_o our_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n after_o it_o continue_v earnest_a and_o constant_a till_o he_o have_v bring_v it_o to_o perfection_n for_o as_o st._n romanus_n tell_v his_o persecutor_n 1._o st._n chrysost_o hom._n 48._o tom._n 1._o the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o god_n delight_v be_v a_o soul_n that_o look_v up_o unto_o he_o his_o only_a food_n be_v the_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v chap._n ix_o the_o three_o forego_v chapter_n improve_v before_o i_o proceed_v to_o that_o
so_o separate_a or_o holy_a as_o the_o temple_n be_v and_o will_v be_v always_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n unless_o we_o suppose_v that_o man_n will_v lose_v all_o reverence_n to_o god_n and_o let_v he_o have_v nothing_o among_o we_o which_o may_v be_v peculiar_o call_v his_o own_o now_o this_o thing_n alone_o be_v a_o argument_n for_o public_a worship_n that_o there_o have_v always_o be_v a_o place_n appoint_v for_o divine_a service_n which_o will_v have_v be_v needless_a if_o man_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o assemble_v together_o to_o worship_n god_n for_o than_o it_o may_v have_v be_v leave_v to_o every_o one_o liberty_n where_o they_o will_v please_v to_o do_v it_o themselves_o and_o this_o also_o show_v the_o advantage_n which_o public_a worship_n have_v of_o all_o other_o for_o be_v perform_v in_o a_o place_n set_v a_o part_n for_o it_o where_o nothing_o else_o be_v do_v at_o our_o very_a entrance_n into_o it_o we_o be_v natural_o put_v in_o mind_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o business_n there_o which_o be_v only_o with_o he_o and_o so_o shall_v be_v more_o apt_a to_o be_v compose_v there_o than_o in_o any_o other_o place_n which_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o employ_v about_o other_o thing_n beside_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n especial_o since_o all_o wise_a man_n have_v ever_o endeavour_v that_o the_o service_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v there_o perform_v with_o the_o most_o solemnity_n and_o majesty_n that_o can_v be_v contrive_v nay_o that_o the_o place_n itself_o shall_v not_o be_v mean_a but_o rather_o stately_a and_o grave_o adorn_v for_o it_o be_v not_o with_o public_a prayer_n as_o it_o be_v with_o private_a in_o private_a as_o mr._n hooker_n judicious_o observe_v secrecy_n be_v commend_v rather_o than_o outward_a show_n whereas_o public_a prayer_n be_v the_o act_n of_o the_o whole_a society_n require_v according_o more_o care_n to_o be_v have_v of_o external_a appearance_n and_o therefore_o the_o very_a assemble_v of_o man_n unto_o this_o service_n have_v ever_o be_v very_o solemn_a and_o the_o very_a outward_a form_n of_o the_o place_n of_o public_a prayer_n have_v be_v ever_o think_v a_o circumstance_n of_o great_a moment_n to_o help_v devotion_n vi_o to_o this_o may_v be_v further_o add_v from_o one_o of_o the_o text_n now_o mention_v that_o the_o apostle_n direct_v how_o they_o shall_v exercise_v their_o spiritual_a gift_n in_o the_o holy_a place_n where_o they_o meet_v together_o and_o particular_o the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n 1_o corinth_n fourteen_o 23._o there_o be_v a_o great_a many_o extraordinary_a gift_n then_o bestow_v upon_o the_o corinthian_a church_n every_o one_o of_o which_o the_o apostle_n inform_v they_o be_v bestow_v by_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o bestow_v by_o he_o to_o profit_v withal_o twelve_o 7._o that_o be_v for_o the_o public_a benefit_n of_o the_o church_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v a_o giâ—â—_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v upon_o some_o occasion_n afford_v by_o a_o particular_a inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o design_v as_o every_o one_o beside_o be_v for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o all_o the_o faithful_a for_o if_o any_o man_n want_v the_o faculty_n of_o express_v those_o pious_a thought_n which_o the_o spirit_n suggest_v to_o he_o iâ—_n the_o common_a language_n which_o every_o body_n understand_v the_o apostle_n showâ—_n his_o gift_n be_v of_o small_a value_n and_o direct_v such_o a_o man_n to_o pray_v that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o interpret_v fourteen_o 13._o into_o a_o language_n that_o be_v which_o be_v common_o understand_v the_o reason_n oâ—_n which_o be_v because_o than_o his_o gift_n oâ—_n prayer_n will_v be_v of_o general_a use_n iâ—_n the_o public_a assembly_n the_o advantage_n of_o which_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o any_o man_n private_a benefit_n sâ—_n he_o tell_v they_o in_o the_o verse_n forego_v ver_fw-la 12._o that_o they_o who_o be_v zealous_a of_o spiritual_a gift_n shall_v seek_v thaâ—_n they_o may_v excel_v to_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o church_n and_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v ver_fw-la 14_o 15._o he_o say_v that_o if_o he_o himself_o shall_v pray_v in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n â—his_fw-la spirit_n indeed_o pray_v that_o be_v the_o spiritual_a gift_n which_o he_o have_v be_v thereâ—n_o exercise_v but_o his_o understanding_n be_v unfruitful_a that_o be_v other_o receive_v not_o benefit_n by_o it_o because_o they_o understand_v â—ot_n what_o he_o say_v and_o therefore_o he_o â—uts_v this_o question_n what_o be_v it_o then_o that_o be_v what_o be_v it_o that_o we_o shall_v deâ—â—re_v in_o this_o business_n of_o prayer_n which_o â—e_n resolve_v thus_o i_o will_v pray_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o i_o will_v pray_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o that_o be_v this_o be_v most_o 〈◊〉_d be_v desire_v when_o i_o or_o any_o other_o â—ath_v a_o prayer_n suggest_v to_o he_o by_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a not_o only_a 〈◊〉_d utter_v what_o it_o inspire_v but_o to_o understand_v it_o 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