easy_a for_o we_o by_o god_n grace_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n make_v we_o to_o do_v those_o thing_n in_o love_n to_o he_o which_o be_v require_v under_o a_o strict_a command_n before_o and_o so_o we_o release_v or_o free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o condemnation_n bear_v by_o christ_n for_o we_o the_o slavish_a fear_n of_o the_o threat_n that_o shall_v else_o terrify_v we_o the_o tyrannical_a seize_v on_o we_o or_o command_v we_o who_o have_v now_o a_o better_a law_n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 39_o to_o what_o use_n do_v the_o law_n then_o remain_v 1._o for_o a_o rule_n to_o square_v our_o life_n by_o in_o godliness_n yet_o without_o fearfulness_n in_o love_n 2._o for_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n show_v how_o much_o need_n we_o have_v of_o he_o 3._o for_o a_o schoolmaster_n in_o christ_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o true_a humiliation_n know_v how_o much_o we_o want_v true_a godliness_n and_o so_o to_o seek_v increase_n of_o grace_n in_o christ._n 40._o what_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o law_n of_o work_n and_o of_o grace_n or_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n 1._o in_o that_o the_o law_n be_v know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o gospel_n a_o mystery_n to_o nature_n 1_o tim._n 3._o 6._o and_o that_o angel_n so_o desire_v to_o behold_v unveil_v 1_o pet._n 1._o 12._o 2._o show_v only_a what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v the_o gospel_n how_o do_v it_o in_o christ_n in_o faith_n and_o love_n 3._o be_v full_a of_o threat_n to_o urge_v we_o the_o gospel_n of_o sweet_a promise_n to_o allure_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o schoolmaster_n to_o show_v we_o christ_n and_o our_o need_n of_o he_o or_o bring_v we_o to_o he_o the_o gospel_n admit_v and_o engraft_v we_o into_o he_o for_o our_o comfort_n 41._o how_o do_v the_o law_n and_o gospel_n agree_v 1._o in_o their_o author_n god_n that_o first_o give_v the_o law_n and_o since_o his_o son_n to_o fulfil_v it_o and_o in_o he_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n 2._o in_o their_o end_n christ_n that_o be_v point_v at_o in_o the_o one_o in_o presence_n in_o the_o other_o and_o perfection_n of_o both_o 3._o in_o their_o threaten_n against_o sin_n and_o upbraid_v the_o disobedient_a and_o unfaithful_a 4._o in_o their_o promise_n to_o the_o observer_n and_o lover_n of_o the_o law_n by_o strive_v to_o do_v it_o eternal_a life_n 5._o in_o their_o consent_n in_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o god_n glory_n faith_n hope_n and_o all_o grace_n without_o any_o contradiction_n as_o from_o one_o fountain_n his_o spirit_n 6._o in_o their_o constant_a and_o continual_a provocation_n to_o godliness_n 7._o in_o their_o minister_n the_o priest_n and_o levite_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o be_v to_o be_v without_o blemish_n call_v watchman_n to_o live_v unblamable_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o truth_n and_o law_n of_o god_n to_o live_v of_o their_o service_n and_o of_o the_o altar_n and_o who_o lip_n be_v to_o preserve_v knowledge_n the_o people_n to_o seek_v the_o law_n at_o their_o mouth_n they_o to_o set_v it_o forth_o and_o the_o truth_n both_o by_o their_o life_n and_o doctrine_n 42._o how_o be_v the_o law_n write_v or_o deliver_v deliver_v by_o the_o mouth_n and_o write_v by_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n to_o show_v the_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o same_o 43._o wherein_o write_v both_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o their_o duty_n to_o show_v it_o natural_a as_o also_o moral_a and_o so_o perpetual_a both_o in_o the_o table_n of_o stone_n and_o that_o twice_o by_o he_o to_o show_v it_o doctrinal_a as_o well_o as_o natural_a and_o moral_a and_o so_o to_o be_v read_v for_o instruction_n and_o preserve_v to_o perpetuity_n to_o all_o generation_n 44._o how_o twice_o write_v in_o the_o first_o table_n break_v by_o moses_n represent_v the_o frail_a heart_n of_o flesh_n in_o which_o it_o be_v write_v corrupt_v by_o their_o own_o invention_n as_o the_o israelite_n be_v when_o moses_n so_o break_v they_o by_o their_o own_o idolatry_n and_o abomination_n in_o the_o other_o two_o table_n prepare_v again_o by_o moses_n to_o show_v the_o confirmation_n of_o they_o to_o perpetuity_n and_o be_v restore_v and_o so_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o testimony_n and_o sanctum_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la to_o be_v preserve_v and_o fulfil_v in_o christ._n 45._o why_o write_v in_o two_o table_n to_o show_v the_o distinction_n of_o the_o duty_n in_o they_o contain_v to_o god_n in_o the_o first_o to_o man_n in_o the_o second_o table_n the_o perfection_n of_o their_o number_n also_o point_v at_o the_o perfection_n both_o of_o the_o lawgiver_n and_o law_n and_o so_o the_o ten_o commandment_n sect_n 2._o quest._n 8._o concern_v the_o commandment_n and_o first_o of_o the_o preface_n etc._n etc._n the_o several_a preface_n to_o the_o commandment_n three_o of_o they_o as_o first_o of_o the_o child_n answ_o to_o the_o 8._o quest_n wherein_o the_o authentical_a unchangeableness_n author_n and_o authority_n god_n speak_v and_o say_v autograph_n in_o exod._n and_o the_o table_n and_o other_o circumstance_n thereof_o expend_v and_o why_o it_o be_v call_v moses_n law_n and_o the_o word_n double_v of_o speak_v and_o say_v so_o moses_n preface_n second_o analyse_v three_o the_o preface_n of_o god_n himself_o be_v both_o a_o reason_n and_o to_o this_o first_o and_o all_o the_o other_o commandment_n wherein_o to_o be_v observe_v the_o author_n and_o so_o his_o authority_n his_o name_n by_o himself_o utter_v to_o show_v his_o awful_a majesty_n his_o attribute_n call_v his_o almighty_a power_n as_o well_o as_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o mind_n and_o so_o his_o action_n of_o save_v and_o deliverance_n from_o egypt_n and_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n literal_o by_o the_o jew_n and_o spiritual_o by_o we_o to_o be_v understand_v whence_o his_o honour_n fear_v and_o reverence_n with_o our_o duty_n and_o obedience_n be_v powerful_a enforce_v of_o the_o true_a and_o right_o understand_v the_o law_n and_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v affect_v in_o soul_n and_o spirit_n towards_o it_o be_v of_o so_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a a_o sense_n sablimate_n above_o and_o beyond_o the_o bare_a letter_n and_o so_o divers_a prime_n necessary_a in_o number_n five_o propound_v for_o the_o better_a and_o more_o spiritual_a meaning_n understanding_n and_o interpretation_n of_o the_o same_o with_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o same_o as_o else_o the_o contraction_n of_o they_o to_o a_o less_o or_o few_o number_n and_o some_o other_o less_o prime_a rule_n pertain_v more_o to_o the_o comparison_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o table_n so_o refer_v to_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 1._o you_o signify_v ten_o commandment_n which_o be_v they_o the_o same_o which_o god_n speak_v in_o the_o twenty_o chapter_n of_o exodus_fw-la say_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o observe_v you_o here_o a_o twofold_a preface_n and_o then_o the_o commandment_n 3._o what_o threefold_a preface_n of_o moses_n intimate_v in_o his_o 20._o chapter_n where_o he_o say_v god_n speak_v all_o these_o word_n say_v of_o god_n immediate_o prefix_v to_o the_o commandment_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 4._o what_o be_v in_o that_o first_o preface_n the_o authentical_a substance_n and_o sum_n of_o it_o be_v the_o very_a same_o that_o be_v 1._o both_o write_v 1._o by_o god_n in_o fleshly_a table_n the_o heart_n in_o the_o first_o table_n resemble_v the_o break_a pitcher_n man_n heart_n in_o the_o second_o table_n restore_v and_o preserve_v in_o the_o ark_n 2._o by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a willing_o to_o do_v they_o 2._o speak_v by_o god_n himself_o upon_o mount_n sinai_n in_o terrible_a manner_n out_o of_o the_o cloud_n and_o fire_n record_v by_o his_o servant_n moses_n 3._o deliver_v so_o to_o the_o israelite_n in_o that_o majestic_a and_o glorious_a manner_n 4._o authorize_v by_o god_n so_o write_v speak_v and_o command_v they_o say_v i_o be_o etc._n etc._n 5._o how_o collect_v you_o this_o as_o plain_o express_v in_o that_o first_o place_n where_o 1._o the_o appearance_n authentical_a the_o very_a same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o author_n god_n thus_o divers_a way_n divulge_v it_o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o speak_v it_o above_o all_o other_o scripture_n with_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o autogragh_fw-mi the_o table_n with_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n write_v and_o it_o record_v in_o that_o 20._o chapter_n of_o exodus_fw-la and_o also_o deut._n 5._o 3._o authority_n establish_v command_v it_o and_o say_v 6._o how_o be_v it_o say_v the_o same_o as_o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o same_o in_o substance_n and_o effect_n but_o the_o very_a same_o in_o
and_o virtue_n thus_o comparative_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o name_n refer_v to_o his_o attribute_n though_o otherwise_o usual_o accept_v for_o his_o name_n 23._o how_o be_v his_o attribute_n else_o show_v by_o his_o appropriate_a or_o entitul_a himself_n to_o israel_n or_o israel_n to_o himself_o call_v himself_o thy_o god_n o_o israel_n and_o who_o bring_v the_o deliverance_n whereby_o he_o be_v not_o only_o say_v the_o lord_n or_o god_n but_o their_o lord_n and_o their_o god_n their_o deliverer_n and_o defendor_n and_o as_o david_n speak_v the_o lifter_n up_o of_o their_o head_n 24._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o by_o that_o near_a bond_n that_o we_o be_v oblige_v unto_o he_o so_o love_v and_o good_a a_o god_n that_o call_v himself_o we_o what_o shall_v be_v our_o intimate_a affection_n duty_n and_o allegiance_n and_o how_o we_o shall_v be_v he_o 25._o but_o how_o do_v this_o concern_v we_o as_o israel_n be_v the_o true_a people_n of_o god_n the_o natural_a vine_n and_o we_o the_o branch_n ingraft_v in_o the_o same_o and_o so_o all_o true_a believer_n be_v in_o christ_n the_o israel_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o what_o be_v literal_o speak_v of_o they_o be_v typical_o of_o the_o whole_a church_n to_o be_v understand_v as_o be_v hereafter_o show_v 26._o what_o the_o action_n here_o of_o deliverance_n from_o a_o most_o wretched_a estate_n and_o slavery_n into_o liberty_n and_o peace_n from_o all_o oppressor_n and_o oppression_n to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o so_o from_o egypt_n and_o her_o proud_a king_n pharaoh_n from_o egypt_n and_o tyrannical_a oppressor_n the_o egyptian_n from_o egypt_n and_o constrain_v taskmaster_n of_o their_o own_o nation_n from_o egypt_n and_o that_o house_n of_o bondage_n temporal_o and_o corporal_o of_o the_o body_n spiritual_o of_o the_o soul_n in_o danger_n of_o idolatry_n and_o other_o abomination_n abound_v there_o 27._o how_o be_v this_o understand_v literal_o of_o the_o israelite_n so_o indeed_o deliver_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o moses_n in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n and_o mystical_o of_o all_o true_a israelite_n in_o spirit_n have_v many_o and_o mighty_a deliverance_n from_o all_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o in_o christ._n 28._o who_o be_v the_o true_a israelite_n in_o spirit_n all_o the_o faithful_a engraft_a into_o christ_n and_o so_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n who_o as_o many_o deliverance_n in_o body_n so_o more_o especial_o in_o soul_n be_v deliver_v by_o christ_n out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a egypt_n or_o sodom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o her_o prince_n the_o devil_n wickedness_n and_o vanity_n and_o from_o she_o 1._o tyranny_n of_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n 2._o oppressor_n and_o 3._o taskmaster_n 1._o of_o the_o egyptian_n all_o external_a agent_n 2._o of_o the_o own_o blood_n evil_a lust_n fight_v against_o the_o spirit_n house_n of_o bondage_n whether_o the_o flesh_n and_o body_n of_o death_n house_n of_o clay_n that_o depress_v the_o sipirit_n world_n wherein_o all_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n under_o the_o devil_n their_o prince_n threaten_v both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a and_o endanger_v we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o her_o punishment_n 29._o what_o hence_o enforce_v as_o honour_v to_o this_o lord_n and_o love_n to_o our_o god_n so_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n for_o these_o blessing_n and_o deliverance_n and_o in_o especial_a obedience_n in_o all_o those_o respect_n to_o his_o law_n as_o if_o lord_n his_o honour_n and_o fear_n as_o if_o god_n his_o greatness_n and_o power_n as_o if_o our_o god_n and_o deliverer_n love_n and_o duty_n require_v our_o best_a respect_n reverence_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n that_o do_v so_o ensue_v 30._o what_o else_o learn_v we_o from_o hence_o god_n mercy_n singular_o manifest_v in_o thus_o deal_v with_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v he_o to_o win_v we_o to_o grace_n and_o obedience_n &_o our_o duty_n in_o follow_v his_o example_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o seek_v how_o to_o procure_v our_o own_o and_o other_o good_a to_o his_o glory_n 32._o how_o his_o so_o especial_a mercy_n in_o that_o in_o delivery_n of_o his_o law_n and_o commandment_n there_o he_o do_v not_o only_o show_v what_o be_v good_a or_o his_o will_n and_o please_v to_o he_o which_o be_v a_o favour_n and_o mercy_n or_o command_v it_o bare_o which_o he_o may_v do_v with_o all_o authority_n in_o equity_n but_o much_o more_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o allure_v we_o by_o his_o mercy_n favour_n and_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o goodness_n and_o put_v we_o who_o be_v too_o forgetful_a in_o mind_n of_o his_o many_o blessing_n and_o deliverance_n 33._o what_o our_o duty_n hence_o for_o minister_n and_o all_o other_o to_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o bring_v themselves_o and_o many_o to_o god_n set_v forth_o and_o call_v to_o mind_n his_o manifold_a mercy_n and_o grace_n his_o goodness_n enforce_v love_n of_o he_o his_o power_n and_o authority_n require_v obedience_n his_o excellency_n win_v honour_n and_o admiration_n his_o work_n require_v reverend_a consideration_n his_o law_n our_o meditation_n and_o best_a attention_n his_o deliverance_n bind_v we_o to_o all_o best_a duty_n of_o joy_n thanks_n praise_n and_o the_o like_a and_o that_o so_o what_o justice_n require_v of_o duty_n may_v be_v perform_v towards_o he_o if_o possible_a with_o all_o sincere_a affection_n and_o good_a will_n 34._o for_o what_o profit_n or_o to_o what_o end_n shall_v we_o do_v this_o that_o by_o often_o and_o continual_a meditation_n in_o his_o law_n we_o may_v know_v what_o the_o good_a and_o perfect_a will_n of_o god_n be_v who_o will_v so_o make_v it_o easy_a to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o understand_v wisdom_n secret_o and_o the_o excellent_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n 35_o how_o shall_v we_o best_o understand_v his_o law_n by_o seek_v to_o know_v it_o in_o the_o internal_a meaning_n not_o so_o much_o according_a to_o the_o letter_n as_o in_o the_o intention_n and_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o letter_n seem_v sometime_o dead_a but_o the_o spirit_n give_v life_n and_o as_o it_o be_v say_v holy_a david_n psalm_n ought_v to_o be_v sing_v with_o his_o spirit_n or_o with_o the_o spirit_n and_o understanding_n to_o be_v right_o use_v and_o so_o saint_n paul_n write_n to_o be_v read_v with_o his_o spirit_n to_o be_v true_o understand_v so_o much_o more_o this_o holy_a writing_n the_o law_n by_o god_n spirit_n that_o indict_v it_o 36._o what_o rule_n or_o instruction_n have_v you_o for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o it_o there_o be_v certain_a brief_a rule_n and_o direction_n give_v for_o the_o right_n and_o true_a understanding_n of_o it_o or_o to_o guide_v the_o soul_n into_o due_a and_o orderly_a meditation_n of_o the_o thing_n therein_o contain_v and_o may_v serve_v both_o minister_n in_o their_o interpretation_n and_o other_o in_o conceive_v the_o true_a sense_n and_o interpretation_n or_o mean_v thereof_o and_o where_o these_o come_v short_a of_o attain_v this_o it_o be_v to_o be_v further_o seek_v for_o by_o prayer_n in_o humility_n as_o from_o more_o special_a and_o internal_a illumination_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o can_v only_o bring_v the_o best_a knowledge_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o contentation_n to_o the_o soul_n 37._o explain_v this_o far_a as_o require_v david_n spirit_n right_o to_o understand_v david_n psalm_n and_o saint_n paul_n spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n right_o to_o conceive_v of_o saint_n paul_n write_n or_o holy_a scripture_n so_o for_o the_o spiritual_a and_o true_a understanding_n of_o the_o law_n not_o only_o according_a to_o the_o letter_n the_o letter_n kill_v or_o dead_a but_o the_o spirit_n give_v life_n in_o the_o spiritual_a sense_n intend_v or_o comprehend_v all_o goodness_n here_o be_v further_a direction_n for_o such_o spiritual_a meaning_n require_v and_o as_o in_o law_n this_o one_o word_n the_o whole_a law_n and_o duty_n of_o man_n comprehend_v so_o in_o one_o word_n here_o not_o seldom_o to_o be_v see_v in_o one_o virtue_n all_o the_o branch_n in_o one_o sin_n all_o the_o kind_n or_o what_o ever_o near_o of_o kin_n comprise_v and_o therewith_o all_o sign_n mean_n occasion_n and_o provocation_n to_o it_o so_o spiritual_o to_o be_v understand_v and_o by_o and_o with_o the_o virtue_n command_v and_o by_o and_o with_o the_o vice_n prohibit_v as_o well_o as_o by_o any_o virtue_n command_v the_o opposite_a vice_n and_o all_o his_o sequel_n discommend_v forbid_a and_o by_o the_o vice_n or_o sin_n forbid_v the_o opposite_a virtue_n and_o all_o of_o kin_n command_v and_o commend_v to_o be_v embrace_v by_o ourselves_o and_o all_o other_o in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n so_o there_o be_v such_o rule_n to_o this_o purpose_n
be_v of_o the_o power_n and_o by_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n effect_v so_o every_o evil_a thought_n word_n and_o act_n the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n perpetrate_v by_o his_o lend_v agent_n and_o instrument_n 41._o in_o the_o second_o place_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o wicked_a world_n all_o that_o be_v not_o of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o world_n viz._n all_o the_o corruption_n and_o as_o it_o be_v call_v the_o covetousness_n and_o concupiscience_n and_o pomp_n and_o vanity_n of_o the_o same_o 42._o but_o be_v not_o these_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n yes_o and_o so_o with_o he_o and_o in_o he_o consider_v as_o the_o author_n in_o the_o world_n as_o the_o subject_n place_n and_o matter_n where_o see_v and_o act_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o agent_n and_o instrument_n the_o devil_n use_v in_o effect_v they_o 43._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o pomp_n all_o unnecessary_a proud_a and_o superfluous_a excess_n in_o the_o world_n exceed_v that_o christian_a measure_n and_o moderation_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n whether_o in_o meat_n drink_n apparel_n or_o other_o vain_a ostentation_n 44._o be_v all_o pompous_a show_n pageant_n and_o solemnity_n then_o unlawful_a by_o no_o mean_n if_o within_o measure_n and_o moderation_n prescribe_v in_o comparison_n of_o the_o estate_n or_o person_n to_o who_o they_o appertain_v 45._o how_o mean_v you_o that_o all_o the_o solemnity_n in_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n fit_v the_o magnificence_n of_o he_o and_o his_o temple_n all_o ornament_n of_o estate_n belong_v to_o king_n magistrate_n city_n or_o university_n for_o the_o better_a administration_n of_o the_o government_n of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n all_o ensign_n of_o honour_n and_o the_o like_a on_o lawful_a and_o honest_a occasion_n use_v and_o wear_v public_a triumph_n and_o show_v in_o honour_n of_o prince_n country_n city_n or_o commonwealth_n or_o any_o member_n thereof_o by_o law_n of_o god_n and_o man_n approve_v and_o allow_v or_o for_o some_o good_a end_n ordain_v 46._o what_o do_v these_o profit_n to_o the_o well_o and_o orderly_a government_n and_o apparent_a honour_n and_o decency_n of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n yea_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o virtue_n and_o so_o encouragement_n of_o good_a and_o virtuous_a mind_n 47._o how_o may_v it_o be_v by_o the_o fit_a splendour_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n house_n the_o king_n court_n city_n or_o university_n eminent_o advance_v in_o such_o manner_n testify_v the_o flourish_a estate_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o same_o which_o every_o good_a man_n be_v glad_a to_o behold_v 48._o do_v any_o envy_v they_o this_o if_o any_o do_v as_o loath_a either_o kingly_a courtly_a or_o other_o robe_n of_o decent_a ornament_n shall_v exceed_v the_o size_n of_o the_o miller_n or_o weaver_n jacket_n that_o may_v be_v apparent_o see_v such_o more_o precise_a than_o wise_a little_a respect_n the_o decency_n and_o comeliness_n fit_v a_o well_o order_v estate_n the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o his_o church_n or_o majesty_n of_o the_o prince_n 49._o what_o be_v then_o here_o renounce_v unnecessary_a proud_a vain_a and_o superfluous_a pomp_n beyond_o those_o rule_n of_o decency_n ornament_n or_o honour_n by_o law_n and_o wisdom_n prescribe_v 50._o what_o be_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n all_o these_o superfluous_a excess_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o savour_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v vain_a 51._o how_o be_v sin_n vain_a as_o empty_v of_o all_o goodness_n and_o make_v the_o soul_n empty_a of_o grace_n and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o so_o both_o vain_a the_o use_v not_o satisfy_v and_o in_o the_o end_n extreme_a vanity_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n 52._o how_o say_v the_o wise_a man_n all_o be_v vanity_n in_o two_o respect_n 1._o as_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v but_o momentary_a and_o soon_o fade_a 2._o as_o they_o be_v too_o much_o infect_v with_o sin_n the_o just_a sin_v seven_o time_n a_o day_n and_o so_o all_o his_o action_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o even_o vanity_n of_o vanity_n 53._o what_o be_v the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n our_o homebred_a corruption_n our_o sin_n and_o lust_n traitor_n to_o ourselves_o and_o own_o soul_n by_o which_o the_o devil_n work_v take_v we_o his_o captive_n and_o so_o we_o become_v servant_n to_o sin_n and_o he_o who_o by_o his_o mean_n we_o obey_v 53._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o flesh_n the_o worse_a part_n of_o man_n the_o house_n of_o clay_n the_o body_n of_o death_n or_o prison_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o rebellion_n against_o god_n 54_o what_o the_o lust_n all_o evil_a concupiscence_n tyrannize_v over_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o draw_v both_o captive_a to_o sin_n and_o death_n 55._o how_o sinful_a lust_n 1._o by_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o devil_n suggest_v they_o 2._o by_o the_o maliguity_n of_o the_o world_n foster_a they_o 3._o by_o the_o frailty_n of_o the_o flesh_n breed_v they_o and_o by_o who_o the_o soul_n infect_v the_o whole_a man_n become_v exceed_o sinful_a if_o we_o do_v not_o resist_v and_o strive_v against_o they_o 56._o how_o be_v we_o to_o resist_v they_o by_o faith_n and_o continual_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n to_o god_n to_o give_v we_o his_o grace_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v the_o life_n of_o a_o good_a christian_n be_v a_o continual_a warfare_n or_o combat_v against_o these_o three_o spiritual_a enemy_n fight_v against_o the_o soul_n the_o devil_n the_o world_n the_o flesh._n 57_o in_o the_o second_o place_n how_o be_v faith_n here_o describe_v by_o believe_v all_o the_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a confession_n 58._o which_o be_v they_o express_v hereafter_o in_o the_o creed_n 59_o who_o do_v they_o concern_v god_n and_o his_o church_n whereof_o we_o be_v make_v visible_a member_n of_o the_o baptism_n so_o receive_v into_o that_o society_n 60._o why_o do_v we_o profess_v or_o learn_v they_o that_o we_o may_v know_v god_n and_o our_o own_o estate_n 61._o what_o of_o god_n how_o he_o be_v a_o most_o powerful_a eternal_a wise_a glorious_a and_o gracious_a god_n and_o our_o creator_n and_o father_n in_o jesus_n christ._n redeemer_n deliver_v we_o from_o all_o our_o enemy_n sanctifier_n comfort_v and_o preserve_v we_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n 60._o what_o of_o ourselves_o that_o though_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v son_n of_o wrath_n in_o adam_n yet_o in_o christ_n adopt_a son_n and_o make_v member_n of_o the_o catholic_a church_n and_o communion_n of_o saint_n have_v bless_a hope_n of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o life_n everlasting_a 61._o to_o what_o end_n be_v we_o teach_v this_o that_o we_o may_v both_o conscionable_o learn_v know_v profess_v promise_v practice_n our_o christian_a duty_n the_o better_a 62._o how_o so_o by_o order_v ourselves_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o so_o great_a and_o good_a a_o god_n and_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v saint_n 63._o in_o the_o three_o place_n then_o how_o be_v obedience_n here_o decipher_v that_o general_a duty_n of_o we_o be_v set_v forth_o 1._o by_o the_o universal_a diligence_n in_o keep_v and_o observe_v 2._o by_o the_o universal_a object_n of_o this_o diligence_n the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n 3._o by_o the_o universal_a countenance_n of_o this_o diligence_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n etc._n etc._n 64._o how_o follow_v it_o in_o this_o place_n as_o a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n whereon_o it_o depend_v for_o if_o we_o know_v god_n as_o we_o ought_v we_o can_v choose_v but_o serve_v and_o obey_v he_o 65._o how_o be_v this_o duty_n commend_v in_o that_o obedience_n be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n 66._o why_o so_o prefer_v because_o by_o sacrifice_n we_o offer_v but_o the_o flesh_n of_o lamb_n bullock_n or_o other_o cattle_n by_o obedience_n we_o offer_v our_o own_o self_n soul_n and_o body_n to_o god_n as_o a_o live_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n mortify_v and_o subdue_a our_o corrupt_a affection_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 67._o how_o be_v our_o diligence_n in_o this_o duty_n describe_v by_o keep_v and_o walk_v in_o or_o observe_v the_o commandment_n and_o will_n of_o god_n 68_o what_o mean_v by_o keep_v our_o will_n and_o desire_v to_o seek_v into_o learn_v to_o know_v remember_v lay_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n ponder_n &_o consider_v that_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n &_o his_o commandment_n 69._o how_o to_o walk_v and_o observe_v they_o to_o direct_v our_o way_n and_o word_n and_o work_n and_o counsel_n thought_n and_o heart_n according_a to_o the_o same_o 70._o what_o the_o object_n or_o matter_n here_o name_v the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n his_o holy_a law_n 71._o what_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n our_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n in_o body_n and_o
for_o some_o temporary_a or_o other_o respect_n more_o servant_n and_o fair_a in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o the_o world_n than_o the_o weak_a faith_n though_o a_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o elect_a but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n discover_v at_o last_o by_o the_o want_n of_o the_o root_n love_n fruit_n good_a work_n continuance_n to_o the_o end_n 37._o how_o may_v we_o know_v the_o true_a though_o weak_a faith_n by_o many_o good_a sign_n in_o one_o self_n long_v after_o god_n and_o proficiency_n in_o grace_n and_o especial_o by_o this_o one_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a desire_n not_o only_o of_o salvation_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a may_v desire_v but_o of_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n in_o christ._n 38._o be_v this_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v and_o only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_a proceed_v out_o of_o a_o touch_v and_o humble_a heart_n for_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o have_v it_o have_v in_o themselves_o the_o ground_n and_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n which_o afterward_o may_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n and_o so_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 6._o 39_o how_o many_o way_n may_v faith_n be_v weak_a either_o by_o want_n of_o due_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n application_n to_o the_o soul_n though_o in_o that_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n that_o may_v else_o seem_v sufficient_a 40._o how_o be_v it_o to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o use_v diligent_o the_o mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n so_o humble_o walk_v before_o god_n it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v 41._o what_o be_v a_o strong_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n so_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o can_v distinct_o and_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o he_o be_v full_o resolve_v in_o conscience_n that_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o not_o neglect_v to_o find_v all_o godly_a sign_n and_o show_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o in_o his_o cheerful_a service_n of_o god_n 42._o be_v there_o any_o faith_n perfect_a no_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v strong_a and_o strong_a than_o other_o yet_o it_o be_v always_o imperfect_a and_o require_v increase_n and_o confirmation_n for_o which_o we_o must_v pray_v and_o strive_v for_o so_o also_o our_o knowledge_n be_v and_o will_v be_v so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n as_o mingle_v with_o ignorance_n unbelief_n and_o sundry_a sort_n of_o doubt_v 43._o have_v not_o all_o sort_n of_o save_a faith_n their_o fruit_n follow_v yes_o according_a to_o their_o degree_n more_o or_o better_o all_o in_o some_o acceptable_a degree_n obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o willing_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o confession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n 44._o why_o must_v we_o confess_v it_o for_o divers_a reason_n these_o especial_o that_o 1._o with_o the_o mouth_n outward_o confess_v we_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o do_v he_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n 2._o by_o confess_v of_o the_o faith_n we_o may_v sever_v ourselves_o from_o all_o false_a christian_n hypocrite_n and_o seducer_n whatsoever_o 3._o we_o may_v incite_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v other_o in_o the_o same_o 45._o be_v there_o any_o other_o acceptation_n of_o this_o word_n faith_n it_o be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o 1_o tim._n 3._o 9_o and_o 4._o 1._o as_o well_o as_o that_o habit_n or_o theological_a virtue_n thence_o and_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o which_o we_o speak_v before_o also_o where_o a_o dead_a faith_n false_a and_o feign_a faith_n hypocritical_a faith_n and_o the_o like_a they_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v want_n of_o faith_n or_o a_o temporary_a only_o or_o historical_a faith_n as_o faith_n to_o be_v heal_v matth._n 8._o under_o faith_n work_v miracle_n 1_o corinth_n 18._o of_o all_o which_o before_o 46._o what_o be_v else_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v concern_v faith_n to_o observe_v the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n 47._o what_o cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n matter_n form_n and_o end_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n how_o wrought_v and_o form_v in_o we_o 48._o what_o efficient_a cause_n either_o principal_a or_o instrumental_a what_o principal_a god_n 1._o the_o father_n joh._n 6._o 29._o this_o the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v 2._o the_o son_n heb._n 12._o 2._o the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n jesus_n 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o former_a of_o it_o in_o we_o without_o our_o preparation_n or_o work_n 49._o what_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sacrament_n and_o comfortable_a learning_n and_o use_v of_o they_o what_o the_o matter_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_a understanding_n to_o apprehend_v will_v to_o assent_n and_o apply_v conscience_n to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n object_n refer_v to_o the_o 1._o understanding_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n 2._o will_n grace_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o christ._n 3._o conscience_n joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 50._o what_o be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n 1._o to_o believe_v or_o to_o seek_v to_o apprehend_v and_o know_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n with_o our_o best_a understanding_n 2._o receive_v and_o apply_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o will_n 3._o make_v use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o purge_v and_o root_a out_o of_o dead_a work_n and_o sin_n bring_v forth_o good_a work_n fruit_n of_o a_o live_a faith_n 51._o what_o the_o end_n of_o faith_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n his_o glory_n in_o his_o mercy_n we_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o christ._n 52._o what_o be_v justify_v or_o our_o justification_n to_o be_v discharge_v before_o god_n of_o our_o guilt_n approve_a before_o he_o free_a and_o innocent_a accept_v of_o god_n and_o allow_v his_o favour_n and_o presence_n 53._o do_v faith_n do_v this_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o do_v it_o as_o the_o instrument_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v apply_v and_o take_v benefit_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n the_o very_a original_n and_o principal_a cause_n of_o this_o as_o in_o who_o only_o and_o alone_o we_o be_v discharge_v and_o acquit_v approve_v innocent_a and_o accept_v god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o reconcile_v 54._o but_o saint_n james_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n saint_n james_n do_v not_o there_o speak_v of_o our_o justification_n as_o the_o cause_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v inward_o before_o god_n which_o be_v only_a faith_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o outward_a justification_n as_o the_o testification_n approve_v thereof_o to_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o world_n that_o we_o have_v faith_n see_v by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 55._o what_o of_o the_o distinction_n of_o general_n and_o special_a explicit_a and_o implicit_a faith_n general_n and_o implicit_a faith_n be_v indeed_o no_o faith_n or_o not_o true_a faith_n explicit_a and_o special_a may_v be_v as_o they_o may_v be_v right_o understand_v the_o same_o with_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o save_n and_o true_a faith_n 56._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o faith_n many_o or_o at_o least_o by_o many_o name_n style_v and_o call_v in_o holy_a scripture_n and_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o two_o 1._o put_v off_o the_o old_a 2._o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n or_o this_o one_o word_n enclude_v both_o repentance_n 57_o how_o else_o call_v or_o describe_v either_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o death_n to_o sin_n and_o life_n to_o righteousness_n rom._n 6._o walk_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o renew_v the_o mind_n ephes._n 4._o 22._o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n ibid._n 23._o a_o new_a creature_n gal._n 6._o 15._o general_o good_a work_n jam._n 2._o tit._n 2._o etc._n etc._n 58._o but_o if_o these_o work_n do_v not_o justify_v we_o what_o need_v we_o do_v they_o and_o why_o for_o divers_a reason_n especial_o these_o 1._o because_o they_o be_v good_a and_o so_o to_o be_v do_v 2._o they_o be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o gospel_n and_o nothing_o more_o against_o god_n than_o the_o work_n of_o sin_n 3._o they_o be_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o faithful_a 4._o they_o testify_v our_o faith_n james_n the_o 2._o 5._o they_o confirm_v our_o election_n jo._n 4._o 12_o 13._o 6._o they_o win_v other_o to_o the_o gospel_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 7._o they_o
herod_n hog_n then_o his_o child_n 3._o flight_n from_o his_o massacre_n even_o in_o his_o swaddle_a clout_n fain_o to_o take_v sanctuary_n in_o egypt_n such_o his_o exile_n into_o egypt_n and_o in_o his_o return_n fain_o to_o take_v galilee_n for_o a_o poor_a refuge_n for_o fear_n of_o further_a danger_n and_o so_o consequent_o suffer_v many_o thing_n to_o his_o great_a derogation_n in_o the_o process_n of_o his_o age_n both_o by_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o agent_n and_o instrument_n wicked_a man_n 19_o what_o else_o especial_o 1._o his_o want_n and_o poverty_n in_o a_o high_a measure_n 2._o fast_v and_o temptation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 3._o labour_n in_o preach_v and_o teach_v ungrateful_a one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o 4._o counsel_n and_o practice_n against_o his_o doctrine_n and_o person_n 5._o violence_n offer_v even_o public_o often_o before_o that_o his_o final_a apprehension_n and_o time_n of_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n 20._o how_o his_o want_n and_o poverty_n 1._o see_v at_o his_o birth_n his_o parent_n so_o poor_a have_v no_o room_n in_o the_o inn_n so_o bear_v in_o a_o cave_n near_o it_o where_o the_o poor_a lodge_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manger_n or_o stall_n so_o antiquity_n deliver_v the_o place_n show_v divers_a writer_n in_o primitive_a time_n record_v it_o in_o great_a want_n and_o poverty_n 2._o in_o his_o education_n far_o from_o pomp_n or_o plenty_n in_o the_o estate_n of_o his_o humble_a and_o poor_a parent_n at_o nazareth_n 3._o afterward_o with_o his_o disciple_n poor_a fisher_n to_o the_o rich_a and_o proud_a pharisy_n and_o john_n disciple_n as_o he_o profess_v that_o the_o fox_n have_v hole_n and_o bird_n nest_n but_o the_o son_n of_o man_n have_v not_o where_o to_o lay_v his_o head_n 21._o how_o in_o his_o fasting_n and_o temptation_n as_o his_o use_n be_v in_o great_a abstinency_n so_o else_o in_o the_o wilderness_n when_o lead_v out_o thither_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o be_v tempt_v and_o so_o fast_v forty_o day_n and_o in_o that_o extremity_n endure_v both_o bitterness_n of_o want_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n in_o the_o discomfortablenesse_n of_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n and_o want_v of_o company_n in_o the_o vastity_n and_o solitude_n of_o the_o wilderness_n so_o on_o all_o side_n encompass_v with_o misery_n if_o possible_o to_o have_v be_v by_o sorrow_n or_o subtlety_n overcome_v but_o the_o end_n he_o the_o vanquisher_n and_o at_o last_o angel_n to_o his_o bless_a comfort_n after_o hellish_a and_o grievous_a temptation_n come_v and_o minister_v unto_o he_o 22._o how_o in_o his_o labour_n and_o pain_n continual_o go_v about_o do_v good_a as_o his_o very_a enemy_n confess_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n and_o preach_v visit_v and_o heal_v the_o sick_a the_o blind_a and_o lame_a cleanse_v the_o leper_n raise_v the_o dead_a dispute_v reprove_v and_o confute_v the_o gaine-saying_n of_o the_o stubborn_a pharisy_n saducee_n and_o scorner_n whip_v the_o profane_a person_n out_o of_o the_o temple_n and_o though_o instruct_v the_o weak_a powerful_o overthrow_v the_o insolent_a impostor_n and_o denier_n or_o despiser_n of_o the_o truth_n 23._o how_o by_o practice_n and_o counsel_n against_o he_o and_o his_o doctrine_n by_o his_o suffering_n and_o bear_v the_o vile_a and_o standerous_a speech_n of_o those_o that_o call_v he_o glutton_n and_o drunkard_n friend_n of_o publican_n and_o sinner_n deceiver_n impostor_n and_o say_v he_o have_v a_o devil_n and_o cast_v out_o devil_n by_o belzebub_n excommunication_n and_o revile_n of_o the_o pharisy_n scribe_n and_o herodian_o and_o all_o the_o curse_n they_o can_v give_v when_o he_o bless_v and_o bless_v of_o god_n the_o pharisy_n and_o other_o their_o practice_n in_o their_o counsel_n to_o entrap_v he_o in_o his_o speech_n and_o seek_v his_o life_n at_o least_o to_o overthrow_v and_o disgrace_v his_o doctrine_n 24._o in_o what_o manner_n their_o disciple_n and_o herodian_o cunning_o ask_v he_o question_n if_o lawful_a to_o pay_v tribute_n to_o caesar_n that_o if_o he_o affirm_v it_o the_o people_n may_v hate_v or_o stone_n he_o if_o deny_v it_o the_o roman_a governor_n may_v take_v his_o life_n other_o question_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o like_a with_o malicious_a intent_n to_o hurt_v and_o entangle_v he_o and_o other_o while_n condemn_v he_o as_o a_o heretic_n send_v officer_n to_o apprehend_v he_o taht_v be_v overcome_v by_o his_o doctrine_n and_o excommunicate_v those_o that_o follow_v he_o and_o pronounce_v they_o accurse_v etc._n etc._n 25._o what_o open_a violence_n 1._o so_o much_o that_o though_o the_o ruler_n be_v move_v divers_a with_o his_o work_n and_o do_v esteem_v and_o honour_v he_o they_o dare_v not_o profess_v it_o for_o fear_v of_o other_o of_o the_o jew_n and_o pharisy_n and_o herodian_o joh._n 9_o 22._o they_o take_v up_o stone_n to_o kill_v he_o joh._n 7._o 19_o and_o 8._o 59_o 2._o they_o lead_v he_o to_o the_o side_n of_o a_o hill_n to_o throw_v he_o down_o headlong_o but_o he_o pass_v through_o the_o midst_n escape_v luke_n 4._o 29._o his_o time_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v determine_v of_o the_o father_n and_o more_o and_o great_a torment_n and_o suffering_n be_v by_o he_o to_o be_v sustain_v 26._o which_o be_v those_o those_o grievous_a one_o near_o his_o passion_n when_o apprehend_v the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n due_a to_o sin_n and_o the_o heavy_a burden_n that_o lie_v on_o all_o mankind_n as_o it_o be_v wrestle_v with_o he_o 1._o not_o only_o prayer_n father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a etc._n etc._n and_o thrice_o iteration_n of_o it_o in_o bitter_a heavineste_a of_o spirit_n 2._o and_o wrest_v from_o he_o but_o even_o in_o deadly_a anguish_n of_o that_o fearful_a agony_n in_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o sweat_v of_o drop_n of_o blood_n and_o last_o his_o life_n in_o that_o terrible_a and_o fearful_a manner_n by_o crucify_a be_v make_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n when_o his_o body_n tear_v and_o his_o soul_n torment_v under_o his_o father_n displeasure_n he_o cry_v eli_n eli_n etc._n etc._n that_o he_o be_v a_o man_n indeed_o of_o sorrow_n when_o he_o so_o bare_a our_o infirmity_n isaiah_n 53._o for_o what_o sorrow_n be_v ever_o like_o he_o jer._n lament_n 27._o what_o considerable_a in_o his_o crucify_a the_o unjust_a execution_n and_o manner_n of_o it_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o god_n determinate_a counsel_n for_o our_o good_a the_o malice_n of_o the_o jew_n consequent_o his_o death_n and_o burtall_n how_o the_o unjust_a execution_n and_o manner_n of_o it_o 1._o as_o it_o be_v before_o pilate_n a_o roman_a and_o heathen_a and_o by_o himself_o confess_v unjust_a judge_n as_o 2._o who_o acknowledge_v he_o guiltless_a and_o acquit_v he_o indeed_o and_o justice_n yet_o at_o the_o jew_n importunity_n for_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o partial_a favour_n condemn_v he_o 3._o by_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o jew_n procure_v 28._o what_o mean_v here_o see_v 1._o see_v to_o man_n the_o unjust_a judge_n his_o partiality_n malice_n of_o the_o jew_n their_o malicious_a accusation_n and_o false_a witness_n when_o all_o fail_n prayer_n and_o threat_n if_o thou_o let_v he_o escape_v thou_o be_v not_o caesar_n friend_n 2._o see_v to_o god_n man_n redemption_n hereby_o redeem_v his_o determinate_a counsel_n this_o mean_n to_o be_v thus_o make_v this_o sacrifice_n offer_v and_o christ_n thus_o to_o suffer_v for_o many_o drink_v this_o cup_n etc._n etc._n 29._o this_o be_v the_o great_a of_o his_o suffering_n yes_o for_o thus_o he_o suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n and_o be_v crucify_v wherein_o 1._o his_o crown_n with_o thorn_n 2._o revile_v mock_v and_o spit_v on_o 3._o buffet_v etc._n etc._n 4._o false_a accuser_n and_o accusation_n 5._o purple_a robe_n in_o scorn_n seem_v but_o spark_n to_o the_o ensue_a flame_n 30._o wherein_o show_v when_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n torment_v pierce_v through_o with_o sorrow_n and_o press_v to_o death_n temporal_a and_o his_o soul_n even_o feel_v the_o misery_n of_o the_o eternal_a 31._o how_o mean_v you_o that_o in_o his_o body_n 1._o carry_v the_o cross_n till_o he_o faint_v under_o it_o 2._o nail_v to_o the_o cross_n the_o most_o iguominious_a death_n 3._o vein_n and_o limb_n rend_v with_o cruel_a torment_n of_o all_o part_n 4._o pain_n of_o death_n body_n and_o soul_n part_v 5._o to_o comfort_v he_o gall_n and_o vinegar_n to_o drink_v in_o increase_n of_o sorrow_n and_o scorn_n 6._o last_o side_n pierce_v and_o heart_n blood_n let_v out_o as_o hand_n and_o foot_n before_o pierce_v and_o wound_v in_o his_o soul_n 1._o suffer_v with_o his_o body_n the_o separation_n from_o the_o body_n torment_v of_o ignominy_n and_o shame_n but_o much_o more_o the_o 2._o separation_n from_o god_n and_o heaven_n by_o guilt_n of_o our_o offence_n by_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n
some_o gift_n take_v from_o they_o joh._n 6._o 37._o but_o from_o the_o reprobate_n even_o that_o they_o seem_v to_o have_v concern_v faith_n and_o regeneration_n be_v take_v away_o utter_o matth._n 13._o 12._o and_o 29._o luke_n 8._o 18._o 31._o how_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o good_a and_o holy_a effect_n of_o the_o same_o in_o our_o soul_n life_n and_o conversation_n as_o 1._o our_o knowledge_n faith_n hope_n charity_n and_o other_o grace_n 2._o careful_a study_n of_o godliness_n and_o innocency_n 3._o love_n of_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n 4._o comfort_n in_o holy_a action_n and_o delight_n in_o god_n house_n and_o child_n 5._o separate_v ourselves_o and_o affection_n from_o the_o world_n and_o place_v they_o on_o god_n 32._o how_o be_v god_n spirit_n say_v to_o be_v quench_v in_o we_o 1._o by_o neglect_n and_o carelessness_n in_o holy_a duty_n and_o exercise_n 2._o contempt_n of_o the_o grace_n and_o good_a motion_n offer_v which_o be_v a_o despite_n to_o that_o spirit_n of_o grace_n 3._o ungodly_a and_o wicked_a action_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o general_n as_o he_o be_v god_n all_o sin_n against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n in_o particular_a and_o proper_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o person_n and_o office_n as_o he_o be_v the_o sanctifier_n and_o illuminate_a spirit_n so_o those_o heinous_a and_o stubborn_a sin_n against_o the_o open_a and_o plain_a truth_n and_o testimony_n of_o conscience_n of_o purpose_a malice_n witting_o and_o willing_o against_o and_o in_o despite_n of_o that_o good_a and_o mild_a spirit_n 34._o how_o say_v to_o be_v unpardonable_a as_o common_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o final_a impenitency_n be_v join_v with_o they_o and_o even_o so_o it_o be_v as_o a_o judgement_n lay_v on_o those_o sin_n say_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o even_o pray_v for_o they_o 35._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o many_o good_a duty_n concern_v our_o sanctification_n and_o his_o grace_n as_o to_o believe_v the_o holy_a scripture_n even_o by_o his_o inspiration_n as_o the_o way_n to_o god_n and_o take_v heed_n of_o neglect_n keep_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n holy_a and_o pure_a as_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o not_o to_o defile_v they_o use_v all_o our_o gift_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n for_o of_o he_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o not_o abuse_v they_o to_o vanity_n submit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o government_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o not_o be_v proud_a or_o stubborn_a and_o so_o despise_v that_o spirit_n of_o grace_n seek_v increase_n in_o grace_n daily_o and_o confirmation_n and_o not_o to_o quench_v the_o spirit_n or_o fall_v away_o 36._o what_o profit_n hereof_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o spirit_n call_v joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o his_o bless_a operation_n make_v application_n of_o all_o christ_n merit_n and_o mercy_n to_o our_o soul_n adorn_v with_o his_o grace_n give_v we_o assurance_n thereof_o by_o his_o power_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n or_o sanctification_n the_o earnest_a penny_n of_o glorification_n 36._o what_o follow_v the_o four_o and_o last_o part_n of_o the_o creed_n in_o those_o four_o last_o article_n concern_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n bestow_v on_o the_o same_o in_o these_o word_n the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o life_n everlasting_a amen_n sect_n 11._o the_o 9_o article_n concern_v the_o catholic_a church_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o 9_o and_o follow_v and_o here_o first_o of_o the_o catholic_a church_n and_o how_o we_o profess_v our_o belief_n concern_v the_o same_o so_o how_o here_o be_v a_o church_n or_o company_n of_o the_o faithful_a separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o unite_v in_o god_n and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o gather_v or_o call_v thence_o name_v ecclesia_fw-la be_v but_o one_o universal_a or_o catholic_a one_o though_o consist_v of_o many_o particular_a branch_n so_o comprehend_v all_o time_n place_n and_o person_n whence_o our_o church_n one_o with_o that_o of_o the_o jew_n and_o our_o faith_n the_o same_o with_o abraham_n be_v all_o one_o in_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o covenant_n how_o say_v to_o be_v visible_a or_o invisible_a militant_a or_o triumphant_a how_o also_o catholic_n and_o holy_a and_o the_o note_n of_o the_o true_a church_n describe_v whereby_o from_o all_o other_o company_n or_o not_o so_o right_o name_v church_n distinguish_v by_o the_o true_a preach_v of_o the_o word_n and_o right_a and_o due_a administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o for_o the_o note_n of_o universality_n autiquity_n visibility_n succession_n consent_n and_o the_o like_a if_o without_o holiness_n no_o perfect_a mark_n since_o so_o to_o be_v find_v in_o many_o false_a synagogue_n and_o so_o what_o may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o her_o holiness_n and_o religion_n and_o some_o other_o opposite_n or_o enemy_n to_o the_o same_o and_o of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n presence_n in_o the_o church_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n of_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n what_o it_o be_v and_o between_o who_o both_o between_o saint_n themselves_o and_o they_o and_o christ_n and_o so_o with_o god_n whence_o all_o happiness_n peace_n and_o unity_n influence_n of_o grace_n and_o effect_n or_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n all_o saint_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n by_o their_o union_n in_o christ_n to_o god_n combine_v so_o in_o the_o comfort_n and_o fruition_n of_o this_o faith_n enjoy_v that_o glorious_a 〈◊〉_d name_n and_o call_z and_o happy_a assurance_n and_o privilege_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v many_o good_a use_n to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o same_o three_o last_o article_n contain_v three_o great_a privilege_n of_o the_o church_n 1._o what_o do_v the_o last_o part_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o consider_v either_o the_o body_n of_o it_o call_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n and_o unite_v in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n or_o the_o privilege_n and_o grace_n indulge_v on_o the_o same_o 1._o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 2._o the_o resurrection_n of_o body_n 3._o the_o life_n everlasting_a 2._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v then_o consider_v the_o action_n as_o how_o we_o believe_v object_n as_o aforesaid_a the_o church_n &_o her_o privilege_n 3._o what_o of_o the_o action_n that_o here_o we_o say_v not_o believe_v in_o that_o be_v put_v trust_n and_o confidence_n therein_o but_o only_o believe_v the_o same_o that_o be_v that_o there_o be_v a_o holy_a catholic_a church_n of_o god_n so_o elect_v call_v and_o sanctify_a where_o of_o christ_n the_o lord_n and_o head_n that_o it_o be_v unite_v into_o that_o communion_n of_o saint_n his_o member_n unite_v among_o themselves_o and_o to_o their_o head_n christ_n and_o that_o in_o the_o same_o and_o no_o where_o else_o to_o be_v fight_v or_o find_v salvation_n and_o so_o those_o privilege_n consequent_o that_o there_o be_v true_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o bless_a hope_n of_o resurrection_n and_o assurance_n of_o life_n everlasting_a 4._o what_o difference_n to_o be_v note_v herein_o that_o to_o believe_v in_o god_n or_o on_o he_o as_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o faith_n be_v only_o proper_a to_o god_n and_o so_o we_o can_v put_v our_o trust_n or_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o no_o other_o but_o to_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n and_o the_o other_o point_n of_o faith_n be_v in_o a_o second_o degree_n and_o though_o with_o the_o same_o certainty_n and_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n yet_o not_o with_o that_o confidence_n or_o trust_n in_o they_o for_o their_o power_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o which_o be_v to_o make_v idol_n of_o they_o and_o set_v they_o up_o in_o the_o place_n of_o god_n 5._o what_o of_o the_o object_n the_o church_n for_o the_o body_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o same_o these_o position_n 1._o that_o there_o be_v a_o church_n 2._o what_o that_o church_n be_v and_o the_o name_n nature_n part_n propriety_n and_o note_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o what_o union_n be_v in_o it_o viz._n a_o communion_n of_o saint_n 6._o how_o show_v you_o that_o there_o be_v a_o church_n it_o be_v evident_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o nature_n and_o reason_n as_o well_o as_o faith_n even_o to_o natural_a man_n that_o see_v the_o church_n and_o company_n of_o the_o faithful_a separate_v from_o they_o and_o their_o profane_a conversation_n and_o reason_n even_o testify_v to_o the_o sense_n the_o cause_n of_o this_o separation_n the_o honour_n and_o service_n of_o god_n the_o supreme_a good_a with_o expectation_n of_o reward_n which_o faith_n most_o clear_o
give_v for_o the_o right_a understanding_n and_o interpret_n the_o law_n whether_o to_o our_o conscience_n or_o the_o use_n and_o understanding_n of_o all_o other_o 38._o what_o rule_n be_v those_o five_o principal_a that_o concern_v the_o right_n and_o true_a understanding_n thereof_o to_o which_o some_o other_o secondary_a may_v be_v add_v for_o illustration_n which_o be_v those_o five_o 1._o that_o where_o any_o duty_n or_o virtue_n be_v command_v the_o opposite_a vice_n be_v forbid_v &_o é_fw-fr conuerso_fw-la 2._o where_o any_o virtue_n or_o vice_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v there_o all_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v with_o it_o 3._o where_o any_o virtue_n or_o vice_n be_v so_o touch_v all_o sign_n mean_n instrument_n occasion_n and_o circumstance_n of_o it_o be_v with_o it_o intend_v 4._o not_o only_o the_o outward_a action_n but_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n word_n thought_n and_o action_n be_v hereby_o comprise_v 5._o as_o we_o be_v a_o communion_n of_o saint_n not_o only_o to_o ourselves_o but_o to_o all_o in_o our_o society_n to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n to_o further_o it_o these_o thing_n be_v require_v and_o enjoin_v 39_o why_o be_v it_o thus_o to_o be_v understand_v because_o as_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o willing_a the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o whole_a society_n of_o mankind_n and_o according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o author_n give_v life_n to_o the_o same_o diffuse_v itself_o to_o all_o and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o in_o the_o ample_a manner_n and_o so_o after_o the_o wisdom_n and_o meaning_n of_o that_o good_a spirit_n that_o give_v it_o penetrate_v and_o understand_v all_o thing_n to_o be_v understand_v and_o interpret_v it_o be_v that_o without_o this_o the_o bare_a letter_n kill_v or_o be_v dead_a but_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o true_a full_a and_o spiritual_a meaning_n and_o intention_n give_v life_n 40._o how_o explain_v you_o the_o first_o rule_n the_o first_o where_o any_o duty_n or_o virtue_n be_v command_v there_o the_o contrary_a vice_n be_v forbid_v and_o where_o the_o vice_n forbid_v there_o the_o opposite_a duty_n be_v infer_v or_o command_v whence_o do_v grow_v in_o every_o commandment_n 1._o a_o affirmative_a part_n command_v the_o duty_n 2._o a_o negative_a part_n forbid_v the_o vice_n and_o hence_o that_o distinction_n of_o sin_n into_o sin_n of_o 1._o omission_n in_o omit_v a_o good_a duty_n 2._o commission_n by_o commit_v of_o ill_n or_o vice_n 41._o how_o the_o second_o rule_n under_o any_o particular_a vice_n all_o of_o that_o kind_n be_v forbid_v and_o under_o any_o virtue_n all_o of_o that_o kind_n command_v even_o in_o the_o extreme_a degree_n so_o virtue_n require_v and_o command_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n and_o portion_n of_o grace_n and_o vice_n in_o any_o degree_n forbid_v whence_o unadvised_a anger_n be_v account_v murder_n and_o see_v a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o adultery_n matth._n 22._o 37._o and_o so_o under_o those_o name_n forbid_v 42._o what_o of_o the_o three_o rule_n where_o any_o virtue_n or_o duty_n command_v or_o vice_n forbid_v there_o also_o all_o mean_n allurement_n sign_n and_o token_n of_o the_o same_o be_v likewise_o command_v or_o forbid_v that_o so_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n may_v be_v seek_v for_o and_o shine_v forth_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o good_a example_n of_o all_o man_n matth._n 5._o 16._o and_o vice_n avoid_v and_o even_o all_o appearance_n and_o show_v of_o evil_a 1_o thes._n 5._o 22._o 43._o what_o the_o four_o rule_n that_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o commandment_n concern_v not_o only_o the_o outward_a action_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o very_a inward_a disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o govern_v of_o the_o same_o reason_n of_o this_o be_v 1._o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a and_o so_o require_v perfect_a obedience_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a even_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n 2._o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v spiritual_a require_v not_o only_o outward_a obedience_n in_o word_n and_o deed_n but_o inward_a also_o in_o soul_n and_o spirit_n in_o mind_n and_o heart_n where_o virtue_n be_v to_o be_v plant_v and_o corruption_n root_v out_o 3._o our_o saviour_n thus_o teach_v to_o expound_v the_o law_n matth._n 5._o 21_o 22_o 27._o so_o also_o the_o first_o of_o john_n 3._o 15._o etc._n etc._n and_o divers_a other_o place_n 44._o what_o the_o five_o rule_n as_o we_o be_v of_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n virtue_n be_v to_o be_v procure_v and_o vice_n to_o be_v avoid_v not_o only_o in_o ourselves_o but_o also_o in_o other_o to_o our_o power_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o instruct_v admonish_v comfort_n and_o encourage_v other_o in_o good_a to_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o church_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o reprove_v dissuade_v and_o if_o possible_a reclaim_v the_o evil_a so_o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n eph._n 5._o 11._o nor_o accessary_n to_o the_o offence_n of_o other_o 1_o tim._n 5._o 22._o 45._o may_v not_o these_o five_o rule_n be_v contract_v to_o a_o less_o number_n yes_o perhaps_o reasonable_o well_o to_o three_o as_o thus_o 1._o that_o where_o any_o virtue_n command_v the_o opposite_a vice_n forbid_v &_o è_fw-la conuerso_fw-la 2._o that_o where_o any_o virtue_n so_o command_v or_o vice_n prohibit_v all_o of_o kin_n to_o they_o together_o with_o all_o sign_n mean_n and_o occasion_n or_o circumstance_n with_o they_o to_o be_v understand_v and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o the_o outward_a action_n but_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n 3._o where_o either_o prohibition_n or_o command_n be_v it_o extend_v not_o only_o to_o ourselves_o but_o as_o we_o be_v a_o communion_n of_o saint_n to_o the_o good_a of_o other_o to_o our_o power_n to_o care_v for_o help_v and_o further_o they_o the_o neglect_n of_o which_o be_v but_o in_o effect_n with_o cain_n to_o expostulate_v with_o god_n be_o i_o my_o brother_n keeper_n who_o we_o else_o kill_v whether_o by_o murder_n ill_a example_n or_o not_o save_v he_o if_o what_o in_o our_o power_n we_o do_v not_o when_o he_o be_v like_a to_o perish_v and_o how_o be_v they_o five_o rule_n then_o before_o by_o divide_v this_o second_o rule_n and_o in_o it_o under_o every_o virtue_n and_o vice_n 1._o observe_v the_o species_n and_o kind_n in_o the_o breadth_n make_v that_o the_o second_o rule_n 2._o the_o mean_n occasion_n sign_n and_o circumstance_n for_o the_o three_o rule_n 3._o the_o extent_n to_o the_o whole_a man_n body_n and_o soul_n intensiuè_fw-la for_o the_o four_o rule_n and_o so_o be_v five_o as_o aforesaid_a 46._o what_o be_v the_o other_o secondary_a rule_n some_o that_o be_v direct_v rather_o to_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n or_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o table_n rather_o than_o the_o true_a understanding_n of_o the_o sense_n immediate_o and_o interpretation_n or_o meaning_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o the_o former_a rule_n do_v such_o be_v these_o 1._o that_o every_o negative_a commandment_n bind_v always_o and_o at_o all_o time_n every_o affirmative_a only_o always_o but_o not_o so_o precise_o to_o all_o and_o every_o particle_n of_o time_n 2._o that_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v for_o themselves_o absolute_o those_o of_o the_o second_o for_o the_o first_o 3._o that_o though_o every_o sin_n deserve_v death_n eternal_a yet_o there_o be_v a_o imparity_n of_o sin_n and_o one_o offence_n may_v be_v great_a than_o another_o in_o many_o respect_n 4._o that_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o first_o table_n simple_o and_o in_o themselves_o consider_v be_v more_o heinous_a than_o those_o of_o the_o second_o though_o such_o aggravation_n or_o respect_n else_o of_o extreme_a malice_n presumption_n infirmity_n or_o the_o like_a may_v ever_o balance_v or_o much_o alter_v the_o same_o 5._o that_o there_o be_v so_o near_o a_o tie_n and_o relation_n between_o the_o commandment_n that_o whosoever_o fail_v in_o one_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o as_o a_o breach_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n in_o break_v that_o royal_a law_n of_o charity_n and_o offend_v god_n the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o in_o contempt_n of_o his_o majesty_n which_o five_a last_o rule_n as_o secondary_a and_o more_o concern_v the_o difference_n of_o sin_n among_o themselves_o compare_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o table_n more_o shall_v be_v say_v of_o they_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 47._o what_o follow_v here_o then_o next_o to_o be_v consider_v the_o first_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n immediate_o follow_v the_o preface_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o
we_o to_o 1._o observe_v and_o watch_v against_o the_o devil_n world_n flesh_n and_o their_o temptation_n 2._o to_o shut_v the_o corporal_a and_o spiritual_a eye_n and_o sense_n against_o the_o bait_n of_o sin_n and_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o take_v heed_n especial_o of_o most_o dangerous_a sin_n as_o presumption_n despair_n oblivion_n etc._n etc._n ii_o of_o defence_n take_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n eph._n 6_o 13._o the_o 1._o shield_n of_o faith_n 2._o helmet_n of_o salvation_n 3._o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n 4._o the_o word_n of_o god_n 5._o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n iii_o of_o deliverance_n by_o christ_n and_o take_v hold_v on_o by_o faith_n and_o effectual_o apply_v prove_v in_o true_a repentance_n and_o humility_n whereby_o rest_n and_o peace_n to_o the_o soul_n 14._o what_o be_v here_o then_o desire_v all_o thing_n that_o may_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o goodness_n and_o to_o the_o resist_a and_o extinguish_v of_o evil_a 1._o as_o god_n grace_n both_o prevent_n subsequent_a persevere_v with_o we_o to_o the_o end_n 2._o a_o illumination_n of_o our_o spirit_n to_o discern_v what_o be_v good_a 3._o as_o steadfastness_n of_o â—aith_n and_o that_o spiritual_a armour_n to_o resist_v temptation_n and_o evil_a 4._o as_o comfort_v of_o his_o spirit_n unto_o we_o in_o this_o life_n by_o turn_v evil_a to_o good_a unto_o we_o in_o humiliation_n of_o we_o in_o make_v we_o more_o careful_a in_o estrang_v our_o affection_n from_o sin_n in_o privation_n of_o power_n to_o sin_n in_o prevent_v herein_o eternal_a death_n 5._o patience_n under_o the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n 6._o everlasting_a life_n and_o blessedness_n hereafter_o 15._o what_o pray_v against_o 1._o against_o solicitation_n to_o sin_n in_o any_o degree_n as_o evil_a suggestion_n counsel_n consent_n delight_n etc._n etc._n 2._o against_o disertion_n and_o forsake_v of_o god_n or_o his_o forsake_v and_o leave_v we_o 3._o against_o sin_n itself_o and_o the_o adjunct_n of_o it_o oblivion_n of_o god_n presumption_n obduration_n despair_n 4._o against_o grievous_a and_o long_a affliction_n and_o calamity_n 5._o against_o sudden_a death_n or_o strange_a and_o fearful_a death_n or_o danger_n and_o trial_n 6._o against_o everlasting_a death_n and_o hell_n and_o our_o arch_a enemy_n the_o devil_n 16._o what_o express_v in_o the_o letter_n 1._o the_o deprecation_n against_o all_o lead_n into_o temptation_n or_o evil_a 2._o the_o petition_n for_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a sin_n temptation_n 3._o the_o intercession_n for_o other_o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a defence_n against_o temptation_n 17._o what_o intimate_v i._o a_o confession_n of_o god_n power_n grace_n and_o free_a spirit_n that_o be_v able_a ready_a and_o willing_a to_o aid_v we_o our_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n ready_a to_o be_v tempt_v and_o overthrow_v of_o evil_a our_o duty_n to_o seek_v to_o he_o for_o his_o grace_n and_o so_o decline_v temptation_n and_o evil_a ii_o a_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n for_o 1._o his_o grace_n we_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o assistance_n in_o temptation_n and_o give_v a_o happy_a issue_n to_o many_o of_o they_o 2._o many_o deliverance_n of_o we_o and_o other_o and_o that_o full_a deliverance_n the_o saint_n enjoy_v 3._o our_o hope_n of_o full_a deliverance_n be_v free_v from_o sin_n hereafter_o in_o life_n everlasting_a 18._o how_o sum_n you_o it_o up_o together_o in_o order_n 1._o our_o confession_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n that_o he_o be_v only_o our_o lord_n and_o redeemer_n powerful_a and_o able_a and_o willing_a and_o ready_a to_o deliver_v our_o weakness_n that_o we_o poor_a creature_n subject_a to_o many_o temptation_n and_o calamity_n our_o duty_n therefore_o o_o lord_n we_o look_v to_o the_o hill_n whence_o our_o help_n and_o defence_n 2._o our_o petition_n that_o thou_o o_o lord_n will_v be_v a_o tower_n of_o defence_n our_o castle_n and_o defendor_n from_o temptation_n our_o deliverer_n from_o evil_a 3._o our_o intercession_n to_o he_o to_o deliver_v israel_n from_o all_o her_o sin_n 4._o our_o deprecation_n against_o all_o the_o wicked_a man_n and_o instrument_n of_o the_o devil_n temptation_n etc._n etc._n all_o evil_a remove_v o_o lord_n lie_v lip_n and_o a_o deceitful_a tongue_n and_o a_o heart_n that_o be_v froward_a all_o ungodliness_n and_o wrong_n all_o evil_a etc._n etc._n 5._o our_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n for_o ourselves_o that_o have_v receive_v many_o grace_n deliverance_n and_o best_a thing_n as_o faith_n etc._n etc._n other_o with_o we_o and_o bewail_v our_o unfaithfulnesse_n and_o forgetfulness_n our_o bless_a hope_n of_o saint_n that_o thou_o give_v we_o and_o life_n everlasting_a promise_v the_o happiness_n that_o thy_o saint_n enjoy_v in_o thou_o o_o lord_n eternal_o sect_n 7._o the_o conclusion_n the_o conclusion_n with_o the_o reason_n and_o analysis_n of_o the_o same_o wherein_o be_v show_v what_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n so_o in_o their_o eminency_n excellency_n here_o teach_v to_o he_o to_o be_v ascribe_v and_o be_v now_o and_o ever_o shall_v be_v by_o all_o creature_n most_o certain_o to_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v attribute_v which_o may_v teach_v all_o king_n prince_n and_o potentate_n as_o well_o as_o all_o other_o the_o aithfull_a and_o servant_n of_o god_n how_o zealous_o they_o ought_v to_o remember_v to_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n in_o which_o conclusion_n the_o whole_a prayer_n seem_v epitomise_v and_o include_v in_o assurance_n and_o confidence_n of_o which_o our_o zealous_a and_o faithful_a prayer_n and_o praise_n as_o else_o diverse_o and_o for_o good_a respect_n use_v and_o here_o explicate_v as_o add_v amen_o 1._o what_o be_v the_o conclusion_n add_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n whereby_o we_o acknowledge_v god_n both_o able_a to_o do_v all_o he_o will_v and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o for_o his_o glory_n which_o only_o we_o desire_v in_o all_o the_o petition_n and_o therefore_o in_o assurance_n to_o be_v hear_v in_o our_o just_a desire_n we_o say_v amen_n 2._o why_o be_v it_o add_v as_o a_o very_a fit_a conclusion_n to_o prayer_n in_o the_o form_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o he_o for_o so_o we_o acknowledge_v he_o the_o only_a powerful_a king_n worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o end_n of_o his_o greatness_n and_o honour_n and_o withal_o intimate_v our_o desire_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o that_o glory_n unto_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v direct_v as_o to_o their_o end_n and_o itself_o without_o end_n even_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o we_o give_v thanks_o for_o our_o and_o other_o good_a in_o it_o include_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o same_o in_o that_o hope_n and_o assurance_n rest_v confident_a of_o his_o favour_n as_o our_o god_n and_o king_n as_o well_o as_o father_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o that_o desire_n of_o his_o glory_n thus_o conclude_v the_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n again_o with_o prayer_n say_v so_o be_v it_o 3._o what_o herein_o contain_v a_o most_o firm_a reason_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o assurance_n as_o well_o as_o thankfulness_n draw_v from_o 1._o the_o object_n or_o matter_n ascribe_v kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n 2._o the_o action_n or_o ascribe_v it_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o the_o glory_n 3._o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o it_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o certainty_n of_o it_o amen_n 4._o how_o a_o reason_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o assurance_n for_o that_o he_o who_o we_o pray_v unto_o be_v so_o great_a and_o powerful_a and_o glorious_a a_o god_n and_o king_n as_o to_o who_o both_o 1._o all_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n over_o all_o be_v due_a and_o to_o be_v ascribe_v 2._o it_o be_v ascribe_v by_o all_o tongue_n and_o heart_n both_o of_o man_n and_o angel_n 3._o it_o be_v ever_o and_o shall_v be_v acknowledge_v either_o by_o the_o good_a to_o their_o comfort_n or_o other_o to_o their_o condemnation_n 4._o it_o be_v so_o certain_a as_o truth_n itself_o for_o he_o have_v say_v it_o that_o will_v do_v it_o who_o be_v yea_o and_o amen_o 5._o how_o a_o reason_n of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n because_o who_o be_v more_o worthy_a to_o receive_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n than_o this_o our_o god_n who_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n be_v so_o establish_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o whole_a truth_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o heaven_n 6._o what_o mean_v by_o kingdom_n his_o dominion_n and_o government_n absolute_a over_o and_o above_o all_o both_o general_o in_o the_o world_n special_o over_o his_o church_n in_o grace_n glory_n as_o in_o the_o second_o petition_n more_o ample_o express_v 7._o what_o his_o power_n his_o almightiness_n able_a to_o do_v all_o that_o he_o please_v that_o we_o can_v desire_v that_o shall_v be_v good_a
regard_n of_o his_o former_a estate_n a_o fall_a angel_n 2._o his_o height_n and_o pride_n lucifer_n and_o son_n of_o the_o morning_n 3._o his_o enmity_n to_o god_n the_o evil_a one_o 4._o his_o enmity_n and_o malice_n to_o man_n satan_n and_o the_o deceiver_n and_o destroyer_n 5._o his_o antiquity_n of_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n the_o old_a serpent_n the_o old_a enemy_n 6._o his_o cruelty_n the_o red_a dragon_n and_o roar_a lion_n seek_v who_o he_o may_v kill_v or_o devour_v 7._o his_o mischievous_a nature_n and_o condition_n the_o devil_n 14._o whence_o his_o enmity_n to_o god_n out_o of_o ingratitude_n and_o despair_n without_o grace_n or_o hope_v ever_o to_o attain_v his_o favour_n have_v have_v so_o glorious_a a_o estate_n and_o so_o contemptuous_o forsake_v it_o as_o those_o fall_a angel_n do_v and_o since_o accurse_v and_o reserve_v under_o chain_n of_o god_n wrath_n to_o judgement_n thence_o even_o hate_v all_o goodness_n 15._o whence_o his_o enmity_n to_o man_n out_o of_o inveterate_a malice_n and_o envy_v of_o his_o future_a happiness_n as_o who_o shall_v by_o god_n appointment_n possess_v the_o place_n of_o those_o forlorn_a and_o fall_a angel_n so_o rather_o wish_v they_o with_o he_o involve_a in_o god_n wrath_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n then_o to_o attain_v to_o heavenly_a blessedness_n 15._o how_o be_v he_o here_o and_o usual_o decipher_v as_o the_o author_n of_o all_o evil_a sower_n of_o tare_n in_o god_n field_n seducer_n of_o mankind_n 16._o how_o the_o author_n of_o all_o evil_a as_o he_o first_o hatch_v sin_n in_o all_o place_n both_o heaven_n paradise_n the_o earth_n 17._o how_o in_o heaven_n by_o his_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n to_o god_n the_o cause_n of_o his_o fall_n from_o thence_o 18._o how_o in_o paradise_n by_o his_o subtlety_n and_o temptation_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n to_o sin_n which_o breed_v the_o subversion_n of_o they_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n 19_o in_o what_o manner_n first_o tempt_a eve_n the_o weak_a vessel_n to_o the_o taste_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o so_o to_o disobedience_n set_v she_o in_o the_o way_n to_o subvert_v adam_n in_o who_o we_o all_o sin_v and_o die_v 20._o how_o the_o offence_n disobedience_n to_o god_n command_n that_o prove_v he_o and_o all_o our_o ruin_n 21._o how_o be_v it_o our_o ruin_n by_o original_a guilt_n as_o we_o be_v in_o his_o loin_n and_o in_o he_o sin_v and_o in_o and_o with_o he_o all_o flesh_n and_o mankind_n accurse_v 22._o how_o author_n of_o sin_n now_o on_o earth_n as_o at_o first_o the_o cause_n of_o that_o first_o fall_n and_o original_a guilt_n whereby_o we_o all_o perish_v so_o still_o set_v forward_o and_o provoke_v we_o to_o evil_a ever_o since_o 23._o how_o so_o by_o his_o wicked_a motion_n and_o suggestion_n to_o sin_n within_o we_o by_o his_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n evil_a man_n without_o we_o 24._o how_o his_o motion_n within_o we_o as_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n move_v we_o to_o goodness_n and_o give_v grace_n this_o evil_a spirit_n take_v occasion_n of_o our_o original_a guilt_n and_o inclination_n to_o evil_a as_o a_o spirit_n work_v on_o our_o spirit_n if_o god_n good_a spirit_n leave_v we_o never_o so_o little_a persuade_v our_o too_o yield_a heart_n to_o evil_a 25._o what_o be_v his_o suggestion_n all_o evil_a thought_n of_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n all_o prompt_a occasion_n and_o provocation_n to_o sin_n by_o his_o subtlety_n minister_v god_n suffer_v he_o as_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n the_o tempt_a and_o lie_v word_n in_o paradise_n utter_v his_o and_o sin_n deceitfulness_n ever_o since_o 26._o what_o agent_n and_o instrument_n within_o ourselves_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n and_o lust_n without_o we_o all_o evil_a man_n and_o lewd_a company_n by_o evil_a word_n and_o example_n encit_v we_o to_o sin_n and_o persuade_v we_o to_o wickedness_n which_o we_o be_v by_o corrupt_a nature_n too_o prone_a to_o hearken_v unto_o and_o follow_v 27._o how_o sow_v he_o tare_n in_o god_n field_n by_o such_o mean_n in_o the_o church_n and_o member_n thereof_o either_o corrupt_a they_o by_o his_o suggestion_n lewd_a agent_n and_o instrument_n and_o their_o wicked_a example_n incite_v they_o to_o evil_a or_o detain_v they_o from_o do_v good_a 28._o how_o seduccth_v he_o mankind_n adam_n in_o paradise_n who_o fall_v by_o actual_a disobedience_n and_o involve_v his_o posterity_n in_o original_o diffuse_v sin_n and_o all_o other_o ever_o since_o by_o his_o like_a practice_n and_o subtlety_n bring_v that_o original_a blot_n into_o actual_a and_o habituate_v offence_n and_o enmity_n with_o god_n 30._o what_o be_v his_o work_n sin_n in_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o kind_n thereof_o whether_o of_o omission_n commission_n error_n ignorance_n presumption_n etc._n etc._n 31._o how_o be_v they_o his_o work_n god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o goodness_n the_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o create_v by_o he_o and_o every_o good_a grace_n thought_n word_n and_o work_n by_o his_o power_n produce_v so_o his_o work_n account_v when_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n all_o difficiency_n from_o goodness_n the_o work_n and_o contrive_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o a_o backslide_n from_o god_n and_o goodness_n for_o such_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n 32._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v they_o his_o work_n as_o he_o be_v the_o first_o liar_n and_o father_n of_o lie_n for_o by_o his_o lie_v come_v error_n by_o error_n solly_n by_o that_o foolishness_n sin_n and_o disobedience_n so_o sin_n come_v from_o he_o and_o all_o error_n foolishness_n lie_v against_o god_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o like_a be_v his_o work_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o quality_n of_o his_o work_n opposite_a to_o the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o be_v do_v in_o truth_n goodness_n and_o righteousness_n 34_o as_o how_o 1._o as_o they_o be_v find_v to_o be_v both_o false_a so_o error_n lie_v foolishness_n hypocrisy_n and_o the_o like_a whereas_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v true_a and_o stand_v fast_o for_o ever_o found_v in_o verity_n and_o judgement_n 2._o ill_o as_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o god_n good_a so_o all_o that_o he_o create_v be_v good_a 3._o unholy_a but_o god_n work_n be_v holy_a and_o honour_v for_o ever_o 4_o work_n of_o darkness_n shun_v the_o light_n and_o fly_v from_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o god_n work_n be_v true_a and_o righteous_a and_o just_a and_o holy_a and_o good_a in_o the_o light_n and_o perfect_a stable_n for_o ever_o 35._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o omission_n as_o all_o sin_n be_v a_o blot_n out_o of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o original_a guilt_n be_v the_o want_n of_o original_a justice_n that_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o as_o saint_n ansclme_n define_v it_o or_o that_o inclination_n to_o ill_a that_o we_o natural_o draw_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n loin_n by_o ignorance_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o concupiscence_n in_o the_o flesh_n as_o hugo_n speak_v consist_v in_o a_o pravity_n of_o nature_n in_o general_a and_o subjection_n to_o punishment_n eternal_a and_o actual_a sin_n thence_o bud_v be_v every_o action_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a as_o thought_n wish_v word_n or_o deed_n against_o the_o law_n and_o will_n of_o god_n so_o sin_n of_o omission_n be_v the_o omit_v of_o that_o good_a we_o ought_v and_o by_o that_o law_n that_o we_o be_v command_v to_o do_v or_o the_o viclation_n of_o the_o affirmative_a part_n or_o commandment_n of_o that_o law_n 36._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o commission_n the_o commit_v of_o that_o evil_a that_o we_o be_v by_o the_o law_n forbid_v to_o do_v or_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o negative_a part_n and_o commandment_n of_o the_o same_o 37._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o perpetrate_a of_o that_o evil_n which_o we_o know_v not_o right_o or_o the_o qualify_a of_o the_o offence_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o heinous_a as_o proceed_v from_o gross_a or_o affect_a ignorance_n 37._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o malice_n whatsoever_o witting_o and_o willing_o be_v act_v with_o knowledge_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o deliberate_a intention_n of_o the_o will_n as_o it_o be_v of_o prepense_a malice_n and_o near_o of_o kin_n or_o near_o to_o sin_n of_o presumption_n 38._o what_o sin_n of_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n sin_n commit_v beside_o our_o full_a intention_n by_o impotency_n of_o affection_n or_o perturbation_n of_o mind_n as_o peter_n denial_n of_o his_o master_n and_o the_o disciple_n fly_v 39_o and_o what_o be_v sin_n of_o presumption_n sin_n with_o a_o high_a hand_n of_o deliberate_a counsel_n and_o in_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o his_o divine_a law_n 40_o be_v these_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n they_o be_v as_o every_o good_a thought_n word_n and_o work_v
without_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o excellent_a powerful_a and_o wise_a composer_n which_o can_v be_v no_o other_o than_o that_o divine_a power_n wisdom_n and_o excellency_n we_o call_v god_n so_o cause_n depend_v from_o one_o another_o till_o we_o come_v at_o a_o supreme_a and_o infinite_a cause_n of_o none_o depend_v which_o be_v god_n place_n in_o the_o hige_a or_o be_v of_o heaven_n point_v towards_o a_o infinite_a extent_n beyond_o all_o place_n or_o comprehension_n the_o throne_n and_o majesty_n of_o god_n time_n likewise_o before_o her_o first_o point_n and_o at_o her_o end_n of_o date_n show_v her_o bound_n to_o be_v limit_v but_o some_o durance_n to_o be_v beyond_o all_o limit_n eternity_n and_o so_o the_o endure_a of_o the_o eternal_a majesty_n 9_o how_o by_o the_o book_n of_o god_n judgement_n not_o only_o single_v out_o sinful_a person_n and_o show_v strange_a token_n of_o divine_a wrath_n on_o notorious_a offence_n as_o on_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n and_o on_o achan_n and_o jonah_n by_o lot_n wonderful_a discovery_n of_o murder_n and_o other_o villainy_n oftentimes_o by_o punishment_n attend_v but_o even_o if_o they_o escape_v no_o less_o reason_n persuade_v there_o be_v a_o god_n a_o righteous_a judge_n will_v at_o last_o render_v justice_n to_o the_o oppress_a righteous_a and_o bring_v the_o cruel_a unjust_a oppressor_n tyrant_n and_o murderer_n to_o account_v and_o judgement_n 10._o how_o see_v by_o revelation_n or_o prophecy_n that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o divine_a power_n foresee_v and_o foreshow_v so_o wonderful_a thing_n to_o come_v pass_v the_o reach_n of_o humane_a or_o mortal_a capacity_n the_o only_a note_n of_o true_a prophet_n and_o point_v at_o the_o divine_a providence_n and_o power_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o which_o the_o idol_n and_o heathen_a god_n do_v whole_o want_v isaiah_n 41._o 23._o 11._o what_o say_v you_o then_o to_o their_o oracle_n they_o be_v either_o false_a or_o by_o the_o devil_n subtlety_n and_o craft_n only_o conjectural_a or_o doubtful_a and_o so_o both_o always_o inclinable_a that_o they_o may_v be_v to_o any_o side_n even_o contrary_a sense_n apply_v so_o aio_fw-la te_fw-la aeacida_fw-la romanos_fw-la vincere_fw-la posse_fw-la may_v be_v that_o either_o he_o shall_v vanquish_v the_o roman_n or_o the_o roman_n he_o so_o inimici_fw-la intrabunt_fw-la regnum_fw-la tuum_fw-la &_o subjicientur_a domui_fw-la tuus_fw-la either_o subjectierunt_fw-la or_o subjicientur_a i_o ignem_fw-la to_o be_v understand_v 12._o but_o do_v not_o these_o oracle_n prejudice_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n or_o of_o his_o truth_n to_o some_o blind_a and_o foolish_a pagan_n it_o might_n to_o the_o more_o wise_a and_o judicious_a it_o may_v confirm_v they_o there_o be_v a_o truth_n to_o be_v know_v though_o beyond_o the_o devil_n or_o his_o oracle_n reach_v or_o capacity_n and_o so_o the_o knowledge_n of_o these_o spirit_n and_o their_o ignorance_n may_v rather_o prove_v there_o be_v some_o spirit_n above_o they_o omniscient_a which_o be_v god_n 13._o how_o by_o consent_n of_o nation_n since_o all_o people_n tongue_n and_o language_n have_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ever_o make_v this_o confession_n none_o so_o barbarous_a or_o brutish_a but_o acknowledge_v a_o divine_a power_n govern_v the_o world_n beneficial_a to_o mankind_n and_o avenge_a sin_n and_o injustice_n though_o according_a to_o their_o knowledge_n or_o civility_n some_o after_o a_o more_o excellent_a and_o religious_a manner_n than_o other_o and_o many_o of_o their_o very_a heathen_a poet_n bard_n and_o philosopher_n write_v and_o speak_v most_o divine_o of_o he_o 14._o how_o by_o the_o scripture_n most_o full_o and_o plain_o and_o as_o in_o all_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n so_o particular_o and_o distinct_o in_o this_o that_o nothing_o more_o that_o as_o indict_v by_o the_o most_o ancient_a and_o divine_a philosopher_n prophet_n and_o other_o so_o excellent_o prove_v the_o divinity_n by_o their_o divine_a consent_n and_o testimony_n it_o may_v stand_v one_o for_o all_o 15._o how_o by_o the_o book_n or_o light_n of_o conscience_n if_o all_o testimony_n fail_v yet_o the_o very_a soul_n and_o conscience_n secret_o acknowledge_v the_o divinity_n and_o supreme_a power_n over_o all_o so_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n ready_a to_o be_v lift_v up_o towards_o heaven_n even_o of_o the_o very_a infant_n or_o other_o in_o distress_n as_o thence_o expect_v aid_n or_o blessing_n and_o so_o confess_v a_o god_n nay_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n so_o much_o abhor_v atheism_n that_o rather_o than_o no_o god_n will_v make_v himself_o a_o idol_n which_o falsity_n or_o false_a god_n may_v seem_v strong_o to_o evince_v this_o natural_a engraft_a axiom_n and_o set_v on_o the_o mind_n to_o seek_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o verity_n of_o the_o true_a god_n 16._o how_o know_v we_o that_o there_o be_v but_o one_o only_a true_a god_n by_o both_o reason_n and_o her_o principle_n and_o all_o authority_n ground_v on_o reason_n and_o revelation_n 17._o how_o by_o reason_n clear_o since_o god_n be_v infinite_a there_o can_v be_v two_o or_o more_o infinite_n for_o so_o there_o shall_v be_v somewhat_o beyond_o the_o infinite_a and_o uncomprise_v therein_o which_o be_v a_o contradiction_n in_o itself_o so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o infinite_a and_o so_o one_o true_a god_n and_o so_o likewise_o all_o the_o attribute_n of_o omnipotence_n independency_n supreme_a goodness_n and_o the_o like_a be_v all_o only_a capable_a of_o unity_n or_o otherwise_o imply_v irreconciliable_a impossibility_n and_o contrariety_n 18._o how_o by_o authority_n both_o of_o all_o sound_a philosopher_n platonique_n and_o other_o by_o the_o ground_n of_o reason_n and_o true_a philosophy_n as_o well_o as_o all_o other_o the_o tractate_v of_o father_n schoolman_n and_o scripture_n prove_v it_o by_o the_o ground_n of_o true_a and_o sound_a divinity_n what_o then_o be_v god_n a_o spiritual_a essence_n of_o himself_o subsist_v most_o simple_a pure_a and_o absolute_o good_a infinite_o present_a holy_a wise_a just_a and_o mighty_a the_o creator_n governor_n and_o preserver_n of_o all_o thing_n 19_o what_o note_v you_o herein_o chief_o his_o essence_n attribute_n and_o action_n 20._o how_o in_o particular_a his_o 1._o essence_n and_o be_v as_o his_o name_n i_o be_o or_o jehovah_n 2._o nature_n spiritual_a as_o father_n of_o spirit_n more_o noble_a than_o corporeal_a substance_n 3._o subsistence_n and_o existence_n undepend_v and_o of_o himself_o subsist_v 4._o attribute_n most_o simple_a without_o mixtion_n or_o composition_n of_o part_n or_o accident_n most_o pure_a free_a from_o all_o corruption_n stain_n or_o imperfection_n absolute_o good_a of_o himself_o as_o fountain_n of_o all_o essence_n and_o goodness_n infinite_o beyond_o all_o comparison_n 1._o present_v fill_v all_o place_n heaven_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o world_n and_o all_o time_n or_o durance_n from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n 2._o holy_a the_o holy_a of_o angel_n not_o near_o or_o to_o be_v compare_v with_o he_o 3._o wise_a know_v all_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v secret_n of_o all_o heart_n and_o even_o entia_fw-la &_o non_fw-la entia_fw-la 4._o just_o to_o all_o both_o good_a and_o evil_a 5._o mighty_a able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o please_v his_o will_n only_o rule_v of_o his_o power_n 5._o action_n 1._o creator_n by_o his_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o 2._o preserver_n of_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n man_n and_o angel_n 3._o governor_n and_o guider_n of_o they_o all_o to_z and_o for_o his_o only_a glory_n the_o end_n of_o all_o etc._n etc._n 21._o what_o note_v you_o of_o the_o essence_n and_o nature_n of_o god_n that_o it_o be_v infinite_o pure_a and_o excellent_a transcend_v our_o understanding_n and_o capacity_n full_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o same_o 22._o what_o know_v or_o learn_v we_o concern_v the_o existence_n of_o god_n the_o manner_n of_o his_o existence_n or_o manifestation_n of_o his_o majesty_n sit_v to_o our_o capacity_n and_o conceive_v of_o the_o divinity_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n 23._o how_o call_v you_o they_o person_n as_o hypostasis_fw-la or_o manner_n of_o existence_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n each_o individual_a existence_n of_o which_o divine_a essence_n be_v a_o several_a intellectual_a hypostasis_fw-la or_o person_n 24._o how_o many_o person_n three_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n 25._o why_o three_o person_n because_o in_o the_o same_o god_n have_v manifest_v his_o gracious_a presence_n and_o existence_n in_o relation_n both_o towards_o mankind_n and_o all_o his_o other_o creature_n 26._o how_o show_v you_o this_o by_o large_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n principal_o as_o well_o as_o all_o other_o reason_n and_o similitude_n 27._o how_o in_o scripture_n matthew_n 3._o 16._o the_o voice_n from_o heaven_n this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n etc._n etc._n where_o the_o father_n give_v testimony_n from_o
immaculate_a lamb_n even_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o cure_v that_o malady_n and_o no_o other_o mean_n find_v sufficient_a whence_o he_o the_o expectatation_n of_o both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n so_o in_o the_o law_n and_o her_o many_o type_n show_v or_o shadow_v and_o by_o the_o prophet_n foretell_v and_o diverse_o name_v as_o here_o christ_n the_o saviour_n which_o in_o a_o manner_n all_o the_o rest_n the_o saviour_n emanuel_n god_n and_o man_n the_o christ_n anoint_v to_o his_o office_n of_o king_n priest_n and_o prophet_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n and_o right_a administration_n of_o the_o same_o be_v god_n only_a son_n and_o in_o all_o respect_v our_o lord_n i._o what_o learn_v you_o in_o this_o second_o part_n of_o the_o creed_n what_o we_o be_v to_o believe_v and_o confess_v concern_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n the_o son_n of_o god_n 2._o what_o concern_v he_o two_o thing_n his_o nature_n wherein_o his_o essence_n person_n his_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n wherein_o his_o humiliation_n exaltation_n 3._o where_o the_o first_o be_v his_o nature_n describe_v in_o the_o second_o article_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n where_o we_o find_v his_o nature_n son_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o his_o essence_n and_o person_n whereby_o he_o be_v also_o christ_n the_o saviour_n and_o our_o lord_n 4._o where_o his_o office_n of_o meditatorship_n in_o the_o same_o second_o and_o the_o follow_v five_o article_n where_o he_o be_v name_v jesus_n the_o saviour_n and_o christ_n so_o anoint_v to_o that_o office_n declare_v in_o his_o humiliation_n for_o we_o by_o incarnation_n passion_n and_o descent_n even_o to_o death_n and_o hell_n for_o we_o and_o our_o sin_n as_o also_o his_o exaltation_n by_o his_o resurrection_n ascension_n and_o constitution_n in_o glory_n to_o advance_v we_o to_o heaven_n in_o the_o adoption_n of_o son_n to_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n 5._o what_o then_o of_o he_o be_v declare_v in_o the_o second_o article_n what_o 1._o his_o name_n be_v and_o therein_o intimate_v and_o describe_v 1._o his_o nature_n jesus_n signify_v a_o saviour_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v emanuel_n so_o name_v by_o the_o angel_n from_o god_n 2._o his_o office_n christ_n the_o messiah_n anoint_a and_o appoint_v thereunto_o by_o god_n 2._o he_o be_v in_o nature_n &_o person_n in_o respect_n of_o 1._o god_n his_o only_a son_n 2._o we_o our_o lord_n so_o we_o say_v express_o and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n 6._o what_o be_v your_o confession_n concern_v his_o essence_n and_o office_n in_o general_n that_o he_o be_v jesus_n the_o saviour_n and_o so_o emanuel_n that_o be_v god_n with_o we_o consequent_o christ_n the_o messiah_n anoint_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o appoint_v from_o everlasting_a to_o that_o office_n by_o the_o father_n be_v his_o only_a son_n in_o nature_n by_o eternal_a generation_n god_n of_o god_n light_a of_o light_n very_a god_n of_o very_a god_n and_o of_o one_o substance_n with_o the_o father_n by_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v and_o so_o our_o lord_n who_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n for_o we_o and_o be_v incarnate_a and_o make_v man_n and_o perform_v the_o office_n of_o a_o redeemer_n pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o so_o bring_v we_o to_o this_o bless_a estate_n of_o salvation_n 7._o what_o of_o his_o essence_n in_o particular_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n that_o he_o be_v very_a god_n the_o only_a son_n of_o god_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o the_o father_n equal_a to_o the_o father_n as_o touch_v his_o godhead_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o humanity_n very_a man_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o his_o mother_n bear_v in_o the_o world_n and_o inferior_a to_o the_o father_n as_o touch_v his_o manhood_n 8._o what_o of_o his_o person_n that_o he_o be_v perfect_a god_n and_o perfect_a man_n both_o nature_n combine_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o his_o person_n 9_o how_o can_v that_o be_v as_o the_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o body_n two_o different_a nature_n make_v one_o man_n so_o god_n and_o man_n one_o christ._n 10._o be_v the_o two_o nature_n then_o consounded_a no_o they_o remain_v perfect_a without_o confusion_n of_o substance_n that_o god_n shall_v be_v make_v man_n or_o man_n god_n but_o join_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o person_n that_o assume_v the_o manhood_n into_o god_n 11._o but_o it_o be_v say_v in_o scripture_n god_n be_v make_v man_n it_o be_v true_a and_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n by_o assume_v the_o manhood_n to_o itself_o not_o by_o turn_v the_o godhead_n into_o manhood_n or_o any_o three_o nature_n or_o essence_n but_o by_o that_o most_o near_a union_n of_o assume_v it_o into_o one_o person_n 12._o be_v there_o not_o such_o a_o union_n speak_v of_o before_o in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o godhead_n no_o for_o there_o the_o three_o person_n be_v unite_v by_o a_o essential_a union_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o godhead_n only_o distinguish_v by_o personal_a propriety_n and_o manner_n of_o existence_n here_o the_o two_o nature_n in_o this_o person_n be_v essential_o distinguish_v in_o their_o be_v and_o no_o way_n confound_v but_o remain_v perfect_a only_o join_v and_o most_o near_o combine_v in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o mediator_n which_o be_v christ._n 13._o what_o need_n be_v it_o that_o the_o mediator_n or_o christ_n shall_v be_v god_n and_o man_n 1._o that_o in_o his_o humanity_n he_o may_v suffer_v and_o bear_v the_o weight_n of_o our_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n to_o make_v satisfaction_n to_o the_o offend_a majesty_n of_o god_n in_o exact_a justice_n man_n sin_v by_o man_n expiation_n to_o be_v make_v 2._o divinity_n sustain_v the_o humanity_n that_o it_o may_v be_v most_o able_a to_o perform_v it_o and_o acceptable_a in_o the_o performance_n and_o so_o outweighing_a the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n in_o the_o worth_n and_o merit_n thereof_o and_o consequent_o able_a to_o advance_v all_o to_o his_o glory_n 14_o why_o be_v it_o thus_o to_o show_v the_o great_a glory_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o how_o he_o be_v most_o just_a and_o yet_o merciful_a 15._o how_o appear_v that_o in_o that_o be_v so_o holy_a and_o pure_a and_o so_o hate_v sin_n that_o he_o punish_v it_o in_o the_o angel_n and_o just_a that_o he_o can_v but_o punish_v sin_n in_o whosoever_o he_o find_v it_o his_o holiness_n require_v it_o since_o his_o purity_n and_o goodness_n as_o he_o be_v holy_a can_v behold_v or_o abide_v it_o much_o less_o approve_v it_o yet_o so_o merciful_a that_o he_o send_v his_o own_o son_n out_o of_o the_o bosom_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o that_o guilt_n which_o in_o justice_n must_v be_v punish_v but_o the_o delinquent_n not_o able_a to_o bear_v the_o heft_n thereof_o or_o satisfy_v so_o the_o same_o 16._o but_o do_v god_n so_o hate_v sin_n as_o nothing_o more_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a to_o his_o holy_a nature_n and_o most_o to_o his_o dishonour_n by_o disobedience_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o deny_v or_o despise_v of_o his_o majesty_n 17._o be_v there_o not_o yet_o degree_n in_o sin_n no_o doubt_n and_o the_o most_o heinous_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o a_o perverse_a obstinate_a and_o continue_a denial_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n even_o to_o his_o face_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n lead_v to_o desperation_n or_o final_a impenitency_n 18._o but_o adam_n sin_n be_v not_o so_o no_o not_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o intention_n or_o malice_n of_o the_o act_n or_o extension_n of_o infidelity_n to_o final_a impenitency_n or_o deficiency_n of_o grace_n and_o despair_n yet_o in_o other_o spect_n if_o not_o great_a yet_o large_a and_o exceed_o great_a 19_o how_o be_v adam_n sin_n so_o great_a though_o only_a a_o taste_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n yet_o in_o that_o a_o fearful_a disobedience_n and_o transgression_n both_o in_o the_o great_a intention_n of_o the_o guilt_n extension_n to_o all_o mankind_n 20._o it_o seem_v a_o small_a offence_n the_o taste_n only_o of_o a_o apple_n forbid_v but_o in_o that_o very_a sense_n as_o so_o small_a a_o matter_n and_o many_o other_o way_n the_o guilt_n and_o offence_n so_o much_o more_o horrible_a and_o deform_a and_o whereby_o adam_n grow_v present_o most_o woeful_o ashamed_a and_o confound_v as_o appear_v by_o his_o hide_v and_o fly_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 21._o how_o appear_v this_o greatness_n of_o his_o sin_n these_o many_o way_n as_o general_o in_o all_o sin_n and_o sin_n 1._o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o majesty_n forbid_v it_o infinite_a so_o a_o infinite_a offence_n 2._o his_o great_a authority_n lord_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o good_a so_o heinous_a the_o offence_n to_o neglect_v his_o authority_n and_o
his_o father_n will_n 3._o love_n and_o submission_n to_o he_o and_o his_o will_n and_o commandment_n 4._o repulse_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o temptation_n 5._o humility_n even_o in_o the_o great_a degree_n and_o beyond_o compare_n 6._o contentedness_n in_o his_o humility_n suffering_n and_o reproach_n 7._o thankfulness_n honour_n and_o praise_v give_v to_o his_o father_n for_o all_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n in_o most_o abundant_a manner_n and_o measure_n counterpoise_v adam_n fall_n and_o all_o our_o frailty_n but_o much_o more_o in_o infinite_a measure_n surmount_v it_o as_o he_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o descend_v from_o heaven_n perform_v this_o who_o be_v infinite_a as_o god_n and_o so_o make_v infinite_a satisfaction_n and_o restore_v by_o it_o not_o only_a adam_n but_o his_o posterity_n and_o in_o token_n thereof_o carry_v the_o poor_a penitent_a thief_n on_o the_o cross_n with_o he_o into_o paradise_n 24._o be_v we_o so_o then_o pardon_v in_o his_o person_n &_o justice_n yes_o as_o in_o one_o adam_n all_o sin_v by_o one_o christ_n be_v all_o make_v alive_a and_o as_o the_o offence_n by_o one_o to_o condemnation_n so_o much_o more_o the_o grace_n abound_v to_o justification_n and_o in_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v 25._o but_o how_o be_v the_o law_n satisfy_v man_n sind_z and_o man_n must_v die_v man_n offend_v and_o the_o man_n christ_n make_v full_a and_o superabundant_a satisfaction_n 26._o but_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v must_v die_v it_o be_v true_a anima_fw-la quae_fw-la peccat_fw-la morietur_fw-la by_o one_o adam_n sin_n come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o have_v dominion_n over_o all_o and_o in_o that_o one_o adam_n and_o his_o person_n we_o all_o sin_v and_o be_v deprive_v of_o grace_n all_o since_o offence_n but_o branch_n of_o that_o radical_a and_o original_a transgression_n so_o that_o person_n christ_n in_o his_o loin_n in_o the_o flesh_n do_v make_v satisfaction_n for_o he_o and_o all_o our_o guilt_n and_o be_v without_o sin_n in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n spirit_n as_o the_o first_o fruit_n hallow_v be_v a_o oblation_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n the_o branch_n or_o bud_n of_o that_o first_o sin_n who_o root_n thus_o cut_v off_o in_o christ_n the_o branch_n must_v needs_o die_v unless_o again_o replant_v by_o the_o hellish_a power_n of_o satan_n and_o fall_v from_o grace_n 27._o but_o be_v this_o exact_a and_o true_a justice_n yea_o we_o may_v see_v it_o a_o eye_n for_o eye_n and_o tooth_n for_o tooth_n life_n for_o life_n infinite_a satisfaction_n for_o a_o infinite_a offence_n that_o it_o may_v well_o be_v not_o only_o in_o vigore_fw-la but_o rigore_fw-la juris_fw-la true_a and_o exact_a justice_n and_o though_o some_o seem_v to_o remit_v it_o à _fw-la rigore_fw-la juris_fw-la wherein_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v not_o a_o damon_n for_o pitheas_n not_o a_o friend_n for_o a_o friend_n but_o the_o soul_n itself_o that_o sin_v be_v to_o die_v and_o show_v that_o in_o vigore_fw-la juris_fw-la full_a satisfaction_n be_v make_v and_o the_o debt_n pay_v and_o we_o all_o clear_v yet_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o one_o person_n that_o sin_v and_o we_o all_o in_o his_o loin_n the_o foundation_n of_o guilt_n and_o that_o one_o person_n that_o make_v satisfaction_n and_o we_o all_o his_o member_n and_o in_o he_o if_o ever_o elect_v or_o save_v we_o may_v so_o exact_a justice_n true_o to_o the_o uttermost_a mite_n and_o superabundant_a satisfaction_n make_v both_o in_o rigore_fw-la as_o well_o as_o vigore_fw-la juris_fw-la and_o praise_n and_o admire_v with_o all_o saint_n and_o angel_n the_o wisdom_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n 28._o why_o be_v the_o humanity_n and_o genealogy_n of_o christ_n so_o particular_o set_v down_o and_o record_v to_o show_v he_o be_v true_o the_o messiah_n and_o promise_a seed_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n viz._n of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o juda_n and_o house_n or_o lineage_n of_o david_n 29._o how_o appear_v it_o plain_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o his_o genealogy_n record_v by_o the_o evangelist_n matthew_n and_o luke_n 30._o but_o do_v not_o these_o genealogy_n differ_v they_o may_v yet_o both_o true_a according_a to_o divers_a direct_a line_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o line_n of_o nathan_n and_o solomon_n as_o after_o five_o or_o ten_o or_o many_o descent_n the_o child_n intermarry_v several_a direct_a line_n come_v from_o the_o same_o party_n to_o the_o same_o on_o both_o side_n 31._o but_o divers_a father_n be_v name_v there_o of_o joseph_n yet_o both_o right_n the_o one_o the_o natural_a father_n the_o other_o the_o legal_a father_n who_o the_o issue_n account_v when_o the_o young_a brother_n be_v to_o take_v the_o elder_a brother_n wife_n to_o raise_v up_o seed_n to_o his_o brother_n 32._o but_o the_o genealogy_n be_v of_o joseph_n not_o mary_n who_o son_n christ_n be_v in_o the_o flesh_n but_o he_o take_v a_o wife_n of_o his_o own_o tribe_n and_o family_n according_a to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o evangelist_n and_o angel_n luke_n 3._o show_n and_o call_v he_o as_o her_o son_n the_o son_n of_o david_n 33._o yet_o be_v not_o mary_n say_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n these_o two_o tribe_n of_o juda_n and_o levi_n be_v so_o near_o link_v as_o place_v at_o jerusalem_n and_o about_o the_o office_n of_o the_o temple_n and_o so_o many_o intermarriage_n so_o the_o more_o occasion_v have_v pass_v that_o it_o be_v sure_a enough_o and_o not_o hard_a to_o show_v their_o descent_n from_o either_o tribe_n 34._o how_o can_v you_o show_v that_o by_o all_o history_n of_o the_o time_n and_o scripture_n where_o it_o be_v apparent_a the_o kingly_a family_n of_o juda_n and_o priestly_a of_o levi_n much_o intermix_v and_o so_o the_o very_a government_n be_v with_o the_o priest_n not_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o high_a and_o sacred_a office_n but_o of_o their_o blood_n by_o many_o intermarrriage_n intermingle_v and_o line_n there_o of_o nathan_n and_o solomon_n compare_v with_o the_o history_n of_o the_o governor_n do_v show_v 35._o why_o then_o be_v christ_n especial_o name_v of_o the_o lineage_n of_o david_n as_o the_o kingly_a line_n fit_v the_o son_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o prophecy_n 36._o he_o be_v then_o also_o acknowledge_v of_o levi_n and_o not_o unfit_o as_o he_o be_v to_o offer_v that_o eternal_a sacrifice_n and_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n who_o be_v also_o both_o king_n of_o salem_n and_o priest_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n 37._o how_o be_v his_o disciple_n call_v his_o brethren_n the_o phrase_n and_o custom_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v so_o to_o call_v the_o near_a kinsman_n or_o acquaintance_n and_o he_o also_o call_v they_o so_o in_o his_o love_n say_v go_v tell_v my_o brethren_n and_o some_o of_o they_o be_v his_o near_a kinsman_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o abram_n say_v to_o lot_n his_o kinsman_n we_o be_v brethren_n 38._o how_o or_o which_o disciple_n be_v his_o near_a kinsman_n anna_n the_o wife_n of_o joachim_n the_o father_n and_o mother_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n both_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o juda_n according_a to_o damascene_fw-la she_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n according_a to_o epiphanius_n and_o both_o by_o divers_a line_n true_o say_v have_v by_o two_o other_o husband_n two_o other_o mary_n by_o cleophas_n mary_n wife_n of_o alephus_n mother_n of_o james_n alpheides_n and_o simon_n cananaeus_fw-la by_o salome_n the_o other_o marry_o wife_n of_o zebedeus_n mother_n of_o james_n and_o more_o especial_o call_v the_o brother_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o john_n the_o evangelist_n who_o the_o lord_n as_o it_o be_v say_v so_o love_v thus_o his_o cousin_n germans_n and_o call_v in_o the_o common_a phrase_n his_o brethren_n 39_o how_o be_v this_o james_n more_o especial_o call_v the_o brother_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o he_o be_v so_o like_o he_o as_o testify_v egesippus_fw-la who_o live_v next_o to_o the_o apostle_n time_n that_o those_o who_o be_v send_v to_o take_v he_o be_v fain_o to_o send_v judas_n before_o they_o to_o show_v which_o he_o be_v and_o to_o distinguish_v they_o one_o from_o the_o other_o and_o so_o he_o come_v and_o by_o that_o token_n of_o the_o kiss_n betray_v he_o 40._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o many_o duty_n especicial_o as_o 1._o reverent_a admiration_n with_o all_o saint_n angel_n of_o this_o divine_a unspeakable_a mystery_n 2._o humiliation_n of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o admirable_a humility_n 3._o gracious_a magnanimity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o heaven_n in_o remembrance_n of_o our_o hereby_o acquire_v in_o he_o best_a and_o true_a nobility_n 4._o joyful_a commemoration_n of_o this_o his_o wondrous_a favour_n
and_o mercy_n to_o our_o consolation_n 5._o thankful_a expression_n of_o praise_n both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n life_n and_o action_n for_o this_o his_o admire_a mystery_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o redemption_n 41._o what_o follow_v in_o the_o creed_n the_o other_o part_n of_o his_o humiliation_n in_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n death_n burial_n and_o descent_n to_o the_o grave_n and_o hell_n in_o the_o follow_v four_o and_o five_o article_n sect_n 6._o the_o second_o degree_n of_o christ_n humiliation_n in_o the_o four_o article_n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o four_o article_n in_o his_o passion_n and_o the_o main_a part_n thereof_o his_o suffering_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o thereby_o to_o death_n for_o we_o that_o by_o our_o transgression_n of_o it_o have_v so_o deserve_v and_o by_o who_o death_n and_o performance_n of_o it_o or_o obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a we_o be_v free_v if_o we_o study_v and_o strive_v with_o our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o perform_v the_o same_o whence_o our_o chief_a comfort_n arise_v as_o by_o who_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v the_o many_o degree_n and_o process_n of_o who_o suffering_n and_o continual_a travel_n labour_n and_o contumely_n that_o he_o throughout_o his_o whole_a life_n and_o especial_o at_o his_o death_n a_o little_a before_o it_o for_o our_o sake_n endure_v and_o undergo_v be_v here_o in_o order_n describe_v as_o also_o the_o most_o bitter_a potion_n or_o cup_n of_o his_o father_n wrath_n his_o bloody_a passion_n with_o all_o those_o remarkable_a ciroumstanstance_n agony_n betray_v unjust_a judgement_n crown_v with_o thorn_n buffet_v revile_v and_o last_o crucify_v that_o night_n shameful_a and_o ignom_n nious_a death_n wherein_o how_o much_o more_o excellent_a his_o soul_n so_o much_o more_o sensible_a of_o misery_n and_o exquisite_a his_o torment_n of_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n though_o death_n by_o his_o death_n destroy_v and_o by_o his_o burial_n our_o grave_n as_o it_o be_v open_v and_o our_o rest_n or_o sleep_v there_o sanctify_a and_o so_o we_o learn_v to_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n that_o cause_v such_o his_o hitter_z sorrow_n and_o suffering_n yet_o comfort_v in_o his_o death_n that_o destroy_v death_n and_o open_v to_o we_o the_o gate_n of_o glory_n 1._o what_o be_v the_o four_o article_n he_o suffer_v under_o p._n pilate_n be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v 2._o what_o be_v hereby_o express_v the_o manner_n of_o his_o many_o suffering_n he_o suffer_v in_o his_o life_n at_o his_o death_n his_o humiliation_n to_o death_n burial_n under_o ponce_n pilate_n dead_a and_o bury_v 3._o what_o be_v therein_o brief_o then_o to_o be_v observe_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n and_o therein_o two_o thing_n especial_o 1._o intimate_v his_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n in_o undertake_v the_o performance_n and_o curse_v for_o we_o 2._o literal_o lay_v down_o his_o suffering_n 4._o what_o obedience_n perfect_a and_o absolute_a obedience_n which_o all_o aught_o to_o perform_v hoc_fw-la fac_fw-la &_o vives_fw-la or_o else_o curse_v every_o one_o that_o continue_v not_o in_o all_o these_o law_n to_o do_v they_o 5._o how_o be_v this_o part_n of_o his_o humiliation_n for_o we_o in_o that_o he_o not_o only_o descend_v from_o heaven_n and_o be_v incarnate_a for_o we_o conceive_v and_o bear_v and_o so_o fit_v in_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n to_o perform_v these_o thing_n for_o we_o but_o be_v also_o actual_o obedient_a to_o the_o law_n perform_v it_o and_o all_o righteousness_n whereby_o man_n fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o which_o be_v more_o suffer_v the_o penalty_n due_a for_o our_o delinquency_n and_o by_o it_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 6._o how_o do_v he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n in_o perform_v what_o be_v require_v and_o write_v both_o in_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n math._n 5._o 17._o 7._o how_o in_o the_o law_n 1._o all_o the_o whole_a ceremonial_a law_n concern_v either_o the_o service_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n the_o type_n of_o he_o and_o his_o sacrifice_n math._n 15._o 17._o us_o to_o perform_v and_o so_o himself_o as_o luke_n 2._o 21._o circumcise_v and_o offer_v gift_n leper_n as_o every_o one_o of_o we_o luke_n 1._o 2._o etc._n etc._n math._n 26._o 2._o moral_a law_n in_o most_o exquisite_a love_n to_o god_n and_o his_o neighbour_n all_o mankind_n his_o brethren_n for_o who_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n and_o what_o great_a love_n 3._o judicial_a do_v wrong_v no_o man_n nay_o even_o require_v not_o his_o own_o but_o give_v to_o caesar_n what_o be_v caesar_n and_o to_o god_n the_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o over_o and_o above_o himself_o for_o other_o good_a 8._o how_o in_o the_o prophet_n what_o ever_o be_v write_v by_o they_o in_o exposition_n of_o these_o law_n or_o of_o he_o and_o signify_v in_o type_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o he_o so_o he_o perform_v all_o righteousness_n math._n 3._o 9_o be_v we_o bind_v to_o the_o performance_n yes_o of_o the_o whole_a moral_a law_n and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o residue_n as_o be_v branch_n thereof_o see_v in_o the_o other_o and_o pertain_v to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n or_o justice_n to_o our_o neighbour_n 10._o but_o be_v we_o now_o free_v from_o the_o curse_n and_o servility_n thereof_o not_o from_o the_o duty_n and_o performance_n for_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n or_o bondage_n and_o fear_v to_o be_v in_o love_n with_o joy_n a_o people_n studious_a of_o good_a work_n 11._o but_o have_v not_o christ_n perform_v it_o for_o we_o yes_o if_o we_o strive_v to_o show_v ourselves_o obedient_a and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o righteousness_n and_o so_o it_o be_v rom._n 8._o 4_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o but_o with_o this_o limitation_n if_o we_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v who_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v righteous_a and_o keep_v the_o law_n though_o not_o for_o our_o weakness_n able_a 12._o how_o of_o they_o that_o strive_v not_o to_o keep_v it_o he_o have_v do_v nothing_o for_o they_o for_o they_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o spirit_n so_o if_o they_o be_v son_n of_o beliall_a without_o grace_n not_o seek_v to_o walk_v godly_a or_o secure_o think_v or_o presume_v christ_n have_v do_v all_o for_o they_o and_o therefore_o they_o seek_v to_o do_v nothing_o to_o their_o cost_n they_o will_v find_v christ_n have_v nothing_o for_o such_o graceless_a and_o secure_a one_o but_o have_v do_v these_o thing_n only_o for_o his_o faithful_a one_o 13._o the_o doctrine_n then_o of_o faith_n destroy_v not_o good_a work_n no_o but_o confirm_v the_o godly_a to_o go_v on_o more_o cheerful_o in_o good_a work_n since_o there_o be_v be_v a_o reward_n for_o such_o godly_a and_o though_o the_o worthiness_n of_o they_o and_o acceptablenesse_n be_v of_o the_o power_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o christ_n yet_o as_o god_n be_v thereby_o more_o glorify_v so_o by_o they_o a_o more_o abundant_a reward_n when_o the_o ungodly_a or_o they_o that_o want_v they_o shall_v find_v none_o or_o only_o the_o miserable_a reward_n of_o iniquity_n 14._o we_o be_v then_o bind_v to_o do_v they_o yes_o but_o to_o look_v for_o the_o perfection_n and_o sweeten_v of_o they_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o assurance_n from_o he_o that_o they_o be_v make_v worthy_a and_o acceptable_a by_o faith_n and_o his_o most_o preceious_a blood_n 15._o what_o comfort_n herein_o that_o there_o be_v help_v lay_v on_o one_o that_o be_v mighty_a and_o able_a to_o perform_v and_o so_o if_o we_o be_v willing_a though_o not_o able_a to_o perform_v all_o righteousness_n he_o have_v do_v it_o for_o we_o yea_o and_o bear_v all_o our_o transgression_n 16._o how_o be_v that_o in_o that_o second_o part_n of_o fulfil_v the_o law_n his_o suffering_n for_o sin_n and_o bear_v the_o punishment_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n due_a to_o all_o our_o offence_n 17._o what_o be_v his_o suffering_n of_o two_o sort_n 1._o general_o all_o those_o misery_n in_o the_o flesh_n sustain_v for_o our_o sake_n even_o in_o his_o infancy_n childhood_n and_o before_o his_o manifestation_n to_o israel_n 2._o especial_o those_o grievous_a one_o suffer_v 1._o after_o his_o manifestation_n 2._o immediate_o before_o and_o at_o his_o death_n 18._o which_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n 1._o in_o his_o infancy_n the_o common_a misery_n in_o his_o infancy_n which_o as_o the_o rest_n consider_v in_o regard_n of_o his_o excellency_n of_o person_n so_o much_o more_o eminent_o perspicuous_a 2._o persecution_n raise_v by_o herod_n so_o soon_o as_o bear_v in_o pretence_n of_o worship_n seek_v his_o blood_n and_o slay_v so_o many_o infant_n not_o spare_v his_o own_o child_n that_o it_o be_v say_v and_o verify_v better_o be_v
in_o glory_n cupio_fw-la dissolvi_fw-la etc._n etc._n 3._o gracious_a step_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o ascend_v up_o to_o his_o holy_a hill_n of_o sanctification_n as_o prepare_v heart_n and_o hand_n soul_n and_o body_n to_o ascend_v to_o christ_n at_o last_o and_o partake_v with_o he_o in_o sanctity_n here_o as_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o and_o therefore_o do_v he_o send_v the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o comforter_n 38._o what_o fruit_n hereby_o cheerful_a ability_n to_o go_v forward_o both_o in_o our_o christian_a calling_n and_o duty_n of_o religion_n by_o his_o comfort_n guidance_n and_o instruction_n always_o remember_v that_o he_o be_v ascend_v and_o go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n that_o we_o ought_v to_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o be_v receive_v that_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n here_o that_o we_o have_v a_o high_a and_o more_o endure_a city_n that_o therefore_o we_o elevate_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o eye_n and_o hand_n towards_o that_o place_n where_o our_o hope_n and_o help_n be_v and_o thither_o ascend_v into_o glory_n 39_o what_o follow_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o his_o exaltation_n his_o session_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o majesty_n and_o glory_n express_v in_o these_o word_n he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o father_n almighty_n 40._o what_o be_v mean_v thereby_o his_o consistency_n for_o ever_o and_o plenitude_n of_o majesty_n and_o glory_n there_o with_o the_o father_n in_o the_o heaven_n 41._o what_o in_o the_o word_n to_o be_v consider_v the_o figure_n or_o manner_n of_o the_o speech_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o phrase_n 42._o what_o the_o manner_n or_o figure_n the_o expression_n of_o this_o or_o the_o like_a divine_a matter_n and_o mystery_n according_a to_o our_o humane_a capacity_n as_o by_o sit_v understand_a consistency_n be_v and_o remain_v so_o for_o ever_o as_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n understand_v his_o high_a power_n and_o majesty_n 43._o be_v this_o frequent_a yes_o concern_v god_n especial_o where_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d causâ_fw-la for_o humane_a weakness_n sake_n the_o eye_n arm_n hand_n finger_n and_o foot_n of_o god_n be_v often_o mention_v and_o the_o like_a figure_n and_o metaphor_n use_v when_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o heretic_n anthropmorphites_n to_o think_v god_n have_v they_o so_o real_o in_o humane_a figure_n but_o to_o signify_v his_o greatness_n past_o find_v out_o or_o goodness_n and_o benefit_n to_o we_o by_o they_o 44._o how_o to_o be_v conceive_v then_o 1._o by_o his_o eye_n his_o providence_n over_o we_o and_o all_o thing_n 2._o by_o his_o mouth_n his_o word_n and_o divine_a revelation_n 3._o by_o his_o arm_n outstretch_a and_o mighty_a hand_n his_o strength_n power_n and_o mighty_a deliverance_n 4._o by_o the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o finger_n act_n of_o his_o power_n and_o by_o he_o order_v and_o ordain_v 5._o by_o his_o foot_n and_o go_n his_o marvellous_a proceed_n and_o the_o like_a and_o so_o here_o as_o aforesaid_a by_o sit_v stability_n for_o ever_o by_o his_o right_a hand_n or_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n of_o majesty_n and_o glory_n to_o be_v conceive_v so_o bathsheba_n at_o salomon_n right_a hand_n 1_o king_n 2._o 19_o and_o the_o queen_n at_o the_o king_n right_a hand_n in_o the_o 45._o psa._n understand_v place_v in_o the_o great_a honour_n glory_n and_o majesty_n 45._o what_o be_v the_o full_a meaning_n of_o the_o phrase_n as_o in_o other_o place_n express_v christ_n being_n sit_v or_o stand_v his_o consistency_n for_o ever_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n 46._o be_v not_o this_o mean_v by_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n no_o for_o it_o be_v a_o distinct_a thing_n from_o it_o for_o that_o the_o ascension_n be_v in_o order_n before_o it_o the_o ascension_n may_v be_v without_o it_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o this_o end_n 47._o how_o understand_v you_o this_o it_o be_v evident_a the_o ascension_n be_v in_o time_n and_o order_n before_o say_v session_n and_o glory_n and_o ascension_n to_o heaven_n may_v be_v without_o it_o as_o we_o see_v in_o saint_n and_o angel_n who_o do_v and_o shall_v ascend_v and_o though_o have_v fullness_n and_o a_o unspeakable_a measure_n of_o glory_n yet_o not_o in_o so_o high_a degree_n and_o christ_n ascension_n be_v to_o that_o end_n to_o have_v that_o high_a degree_n above_o all_o as_o the_o compliment_n of_o all_o glory_n and_o majesty_n 48._o but_o be_v not_o christ_n in_o that_o glory_n and_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n set_v from_o all_o eternity_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n he_o be_v so_o before_o all_o world_n and_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o to_o that_o can_v be_v no_o accession_n or_o addition_n of_o glory_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o divinity_n unite_v to_o his_o humanity_n so_o that_o it_o be_v from_o that_o time_n forth_o only_o so_o consider_v and_o manifest_v 3._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o humanity_n it_o be_v from_o that_o time_n and_o in_o that_o order_n so_o exalt_v 49._o how_o be_v this_o elsewhere_o express_v in_o scripture_n by_o these_o speech_n and_o prophecy_n or_o prophetic_a phrase_n 1._o his_o exaltation_n far_o above_o all_o heaven_n eph._n 4._o 10._o to_o a_o name_n above_o all_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n philip._n 2._o 9_o 10._o 2._o all_o power_n give_v both_o in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n matth._n 28._o 18._o 3._o let_v all_o angel_n worship_v he_o heb._n 1._o 6._o so_o psal._n 97._o 7._o worship_n he_o all_o you_o god_n 4._o i_o have_v set_v my_o king_n upon_o etc._n etc._n ask_v of_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v give_v etc._n etc._n psal._n 2._o etc._n etc._n 5._o sit_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n till_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n psal._n 110._o 1._o 6._o all_o his_o enemy_n under_o his_o foot_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 25._o and_o the_o like_a place_n and_o phrase_n show_v his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n 50._o what_o analogy_n in_o this_o to_o his_o humiliation_n to_o the_o low_a degree_n as_o this_o the_o high_a step_n of_o glory_n from_o the_o deep_n of_o grave_n and_o hell_n to_o heaven_n so_o from_o the_o low_a misery_n in_o they_o to_o the_o high_a glory_n in_o heaven_n 51._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o his_o great_a power_n able_a to_o defend_v and_o glory_n in_o majesty_n to_o the_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n of_o his_o church_n and_o so_o our_o duty_n of_o honour_n to_o his_o majesty_n praise_v to_o his_o excellent_a name_n joy_n in_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o glory_n obedience_n to_o his_o mighty_a power_n with_o the_o father_n and_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o guidance_n and_o government_n of_o his_o church_n 52._o in_o what_o respect_n as_o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n powerful_a and_o able_a to_o defend_v all_o that_o be_v he_o against_o all_o power_n of_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n and_o satan_n and_o all_o worldly_a opposition_n and_o in_o that_o honour_a above_o all_o and_o constitute_v over_o all_o both_o man_n and_o angel_n 53._o what_o follow_v his_o further_a manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o his_o second_o come_v his_o come_n to_o judgement_n the_o four_o degree_n or_o part_n of_o his_o exaltation_n express_v in_o the_o seven_o article_n from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a sect_n 9_o the_o 7._o article_n christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n the_o seven_o article_n show_v the_o four_o part_n of_o christ_n exaltation_n in_o his_o come_n to_o judgement_n and_o analysis_n thereof_o where_o the_o time_n the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o other_o circumstance_n and_o reason_n such_o his_o last_o come_n to_o judgement_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o the_o antecedent_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o same_o with_o the_o extreme_a strangeness_n of_o many_o accident_n then_o happen_v the_o righteous_a process_n and_o manner_n of_o execute_v it_o in_o all_o evidence_n and_o equity_n yet_o with_o all_o authority_n and_o the_o event_n and_o consequence_n the_o final_a sentence_n and_o distinction_n of_o the_o sheep_n and_o goat_n or_o good_a and_o bad_a the_o one_o to_o life_n the_o other_o to_o death_n eternal_a to_o the_o full_a manifestation_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o justice_n which_o begin_v before_o to_o be_v show_v be_v there_o more_o perfect_v and_o publish_v so_o what_o duty_n to_o be_v learn_v and_o use_v of_o comfort_n to_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o same_o 1._o what_o be_v comprise_v in_o this_o seven_o article_n the_o four_o part_n or_o degree_n of_o christ_n exaltation_n his_o commission_n and_o come_n to_o judgement_n in_o power_n and_o great_a glory_n 2._o how_o
11._o and_o 12._o article_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n and_o first_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n by_o wash_v we_o in_o christ_n blood_n cover_v of_o our_o sin_n and_o imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n to_o those_o that_o be_v he_o and_o none_o other_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o satisfy_v for_o our_o own_o but_o need_v god_n powerful_o the_o church_n ministerial_o to_o forgive_v they_o where_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v require_v the_o condition_n whence_o the_o use_n of_o much_o comfort_n and_o consequent_o the_o bless_a hope_n of_o resurrection_n the_o second_o privilege_n manner_n certainty_n and_o reason_n whereof_o be_v here_o observe_v take_v from_o god_n justice_n equity_n and_o mercy_n as_o also_o far_o illustrate_v by_o divers_a example_n and_o similitude_n present_v to_o we_o a_o show_n of_o the_o resurrection_n so_o the_o order_n of_o it_o and_o excellent_a estate_n therein_o more_o ample_o express_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o what_o good_a duty_n to_o be_v hence_o learned_a and_o what_o good_a use_n to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o same_o whence_o also_o consequent_o our_o joyful_a hope_n of_o life_n everlasting_a the_o last_o articl_n where_o life_n of_o joint_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n raise_v and_o unite_v in_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o endless_a in_o heaven_n be_v by_o that_o to_o be_v understand_v which_o be_v also_o call_v the_o union_n with_o god_n and_o fruition_n of_o the_o glorious_a godhead_n and_o blessedness_n eternal_a which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o angel_n though_o the_o mean_n or_o cause_n of_o it_o as_o christ_n or_o the_o word_n sometime_o figurative_o call_v life_n and_o life_n eternal_a or_o as_o it_o may_v be_v inchoate_n herein_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n as_o consummato_fw-la in_o glory_n whereas_o the_o contrary_a and_o estate_n of_o the_o damn_a not_o proper_o a_o life_n but_o death_n or_o ever_o die_a life_n and_o so_o not_o mention_v in_o the_o creed_n where_o only_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o godly_a intend_a the_o use_n they_o make_v and_o duty_n they_o ought_v of_o learn_v in_o seek_v strive_v for_o it_o in_o assurance_n of_o which_o their_o bless_a faith_n and_o hope_n they_o say_v amen_n 1._o what_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o three_o last_o article_n three_o privilege_n grant_v to_o the_o church_n and_o not_o elsewhere_o to_o be_v find_v or_o attain_v each_o article_n one_o viz._n 10._o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 11._o resurrection_n of_o body_n 12._o life_n everlasting_a 2._o what_o be_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n god_n pass_v by_o our_o sin_n without_o call_v they_o to_o his_o remembrance_n to_o shame_n or_o punish_v we_o for_o they_o but_o on_o the_o contrariwise_o impute_v righteousness_n to_o we_o and_o account_v and_o allow_v we_o just_a 3._o wherein_o consist_v it_o in_o these_o two_o thing_n the_o cover_v or_o cancel_v and_o discharge_v of_o sin_n imputation_n and_o gift_n of_o justice_n 4._o how_o be_v the_o cover_n or_o discharge_v of_o sin_n in_o take_v away_o both_o the_o spot_n and_o stain_v of_o guilt_n and_o consequent_o the_o remove_v all_o punishment_n 5._o how_o be_v it_o do_v by_o wash_v our_o soul_n in_o christ_n blood_n purge_v they_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o drown_v they_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o his_o infinite_a love_n and_o mercy_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n he_o behold_v no_o stain_n in_o we_o he_o see_v no_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o sin_n remove_v punishment_n the_o effect_n and_o death_n eternal_a the_o due_a to_o sin_n must_v needs_o be_v do_v away_o 6._o how_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n justice_n and_o his_o merit_n as_o in_o he_o our_o sin_n do_v away_o so_o in_o he_o be_v justice_n give_v by_o put_v on_o he_o and_o his_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o we_o be_v in_o he_o part_v of_o that_o holy_a society_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o member_n of_o the_o true_a catholic_a church_n 7._o to_o who_o be_v then_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n only_o to_o the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o catholic_a church_n for_o so_o to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n thence_o be_v no_o condemnation_n because_o they_o be_v of_o that_o body_n and_o in_o he_o in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o so_o to_o all_o other_o who_o be_v not_o in_o he_o what_o can_v be_v expect_v but_o condemnation_n 8._o can_v we_o not_o satisfy_v for_o our_o own_o sin_n how_o can_v we_o satisfy_v for_o sin_n that_o without_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n be_v not_o able_a to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n and_o when_o our_o best_a work_n in_o comparison_n of_o true_a holiness_n be_v but_o as_o pollute_a and_o filthy_a clout_n before_o he_o and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v the_o most_o we_o can_v it_o be_v but_o our_o duty_n yea_o when_o the_o best_a we_o can_v we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n where_o be_v then_o our_o merit_n of_o ourselves_o or_o ability_n to_o satisfy_v for_o our_o misdeed_n 9_o who_o forgive_v sin_n only_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o have_v power_n to_o make_v the_o law_n have_v power_n to_o forgive_v the_o offence_n 10._o how_o be_v the_o church_n say_v or_o man_n to_o forgive_v sin_n the_o church_n ministerial_o and_o that_o divers_a way_n from_o god_n as_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n procure_v it_o by_o offer_v and_o order_v the_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o convert_v sinner_n to_o god_n the_o exercise_v the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n by_o god_n order_n and_o commission_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o church_n to_o humble_v the_o soul_n the_o apply_v the_o same_o to_o the_o penitent_a and_o so_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n commission_n to_o give_v and_o pronounce_v absolution_n to_o the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n desire_v the_o same_o 11._o how_o the_o key_n or_o power_n of_o they_o exercise_v in_o foro_fw-la 1._o exteriori_fw-la in_o fancy_n ecclesiae_fw-la more_o public_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o reform_v of_o offence_n and_o remove_v of_o scandal_n 2._o interiori_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la more_o private_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o quiet_v the_o conscience_n of_o the_o humble_a penitent_a 12._o how_o man_n how_o do_v they_o forgive_v only_o partial_o in_o regard_n of_o some_o part_n of_o some_o offence_n concern_v they_o but_o god_n forgive_v to_o the_o true_o penitent_a total_o in_o respect_n of_o all_o part_n of_o both_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o full_o whatsoever_o either_o the_o church_n holy_o intend_v or_o man_n neglect_v or_o wilful_o refuse_v to_o forgive_v if_o he_o please_v 13._o how_o stand_v this_o with_o god_n justice_n as_o in_o justice_n even_o to_o the_o utmost_a satisfy_v in_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o mercy_n as_o he_o give_v and_o accept_v he_o and_o in_o his_o merit_n for_o we_o 14._o what_o be_v then_o require_v to_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v he_o and_o his_o merit_n and_o perfection_n thereby_o apply_v and_o make_v we_o whence_o come_v true_a repentance_n forsake_v sin_n and_o cleave_v steadfast_o to_o god_n 15._o what_o certainty_n of_o it_o god_n gracious_a promise_n in_o christ_n effectual_o apply_v and_o seal_v to_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n 16._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o in_o this_o life_n seek_v this_o privilege_n in_o the_o church_n 1._o to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a in_o christ._n 2._o to_o become_v true_o a_o member_n of_o he_o so_o to_o have_v our_o sin_n forgive_v 3._o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n thus_o and_o both_o with_o god_n and_o man_n 4._o to_o disclaim_v our_o own_o merit_n so_o in_o humbleness_n crave_v and_o have_v christ_n justice_n 5._o to_o try_v our_o faith_n by_o our_o repentance_n and_o so_o by_o our_o assurance_n of_o forgiveness_n and_o thus_o seek_v we_o shall_v sure_o attain_v it_o both_o from_o god_n and_o his_o church_n and_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o man_n 17._o what_o follow_v of_o this_o resurrection_n of_o body_n as_o a_o consequent_a of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o death_n enter_v by_o sin_n so_o sin_n also_o take_v away_o the_o punishment_n also_o to_o be_v remove_v which_o be_v of_o the_o body_n in_o part_n shall_v also_o in_o that_o part_n be_v dissolve_v at_o the_o last_o and_o the_o body_n raise_v 18._o but_o how_o and_o when_o shall_v it_o be_v by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o word_n by_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o angel_n and_o sound_v of_o his_o trumpet_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 19_o how_o can_v this_o be_v though_o worm_n have_v eat_v it_o or_o
in_o the_o obedience_n to_o the_o moral_a law_n out_o of_o which_o it_o seem_v take_v and_o we_o may_v judge_v other_o law_n of_o most_o equity_n and_o excellency_n that_o come_v near_o unto_o it_o only_o such_o variation_n of_o due_a circumstance_n observe_v 19_o what_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o ceremonial_a and_o moral_a law_n 1._o in_o that_o the_o moral_a law_n be_v about_o in_o ward_n obedience_n and_o duty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o ceremonial_a about_o outward_a service_n and_o ceremony_n 2._o the_o moral_a deliver_v by_o god_n himself_o the_o ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a only_o by_o moses_n instruct_v of_o god_n 3._o the_o moral_a first_o give_v the_o other_o in_o consequence_n depend_v from_o some_o part_n of_o that_o 4._o the_o moral_a law_n neglect_v make_v worse_a than_o infidel_n that_o do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n when_o the_o ceremonial_a only_o a_o confusion_n in_o order_n among_o god_n people_n 5._o the_o moral_a break_a be_v a_o heinous_a sin_n always_o repute_v the_o ceremonial_a not_o so_o as_o in_o the_o wilderness_n circumcision_n except_o with_o perverseness_n as_o in_o zipporah_n uzzahs_n presumption_n and_o aaron_n son_n to_o offer_v strange_a fire_n in_o alteration_n of_o the_o ceremony_n 6._o the_o moral_a without_o cost_n the_o ceremonial_a not_o without_o great_a cost_n and_o chargeable_o perform_v 7._o the_o moral_a law_n lay_v in_o the_o ark_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o perpetuity_n thereof_o signify_v the_o ceremonial_a not_o so_o 20._o why_o be_v the_o ceremonial_a to_o end_v 1._o because_o the_o first_o temple_n unto_o which_o fit_v be_v to_o take_v end_n by_o succession_n of_o a_o second_o in_o stead_n thereof_o 2._o because_o the_o sacrifice_n the_o shadow_n of_o christ_n one_o eternal_a sacrifice_n be_v in_o he_o the_o substance_n to_o end_v 3._o because_o the_o other_o ceremony_n type_n of_o he_o or_o some_o divine_a action_n of_o he_o have_v in_o his_o exhibition_n end_v their_o typical_a signification_n 4._o because_o sacrament_n of_o they_o be_v now_o to_o give_v place_n to_o the_o new_a so_o the_o law_n concern_v these_o this_o must_v needs_o be_v antiquate_v and_o end_v 21._o how_o learn_v we_o that_o ceremony_n shall_v end_v 1._o by_o christ_n entrance_n a_o new_a high_a priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedee_o and_o so_o aaron_n and_o he_o with_o their_o type_n to_o end_v 2._o by_o the_o rent_v of_o the_o veil_n of_o the_o temple_n at_o christ_n death_n show_v as_o it_o be_v their_o dissolution_n and_o those_o former_a reason_n urge_v excellent_o by_o the_o author_n to_o the_o hebrew_n heb._n 7._o etc._n etc._n 22._o and_o be_v all_o ceremony_n then_o end_v all_o that_o have_v relation_n to_o christ_n to_o come_v be_v now_o vanish_v and_o out_o of_o use_n because_o the_o thing_n they_o shadow_v and_o signify_v to_o come_v be_v now_o exhibit_v so_o no_o further_o use_v of_o they_o 23._o how_o do_v christian_n use_v ceremony_n then_o not_o any_o of_o this_o sort_n but_o of_o another_o for_o ornament_n and_o decency_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n not_o so_o much_o in_o imitation_n of_o these_o as_o found_v upon_o the_o moral_a law_n in_o exhibition_n of_o external_a worship_n to_o god_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n in_o decent_a manner_n and_o by_o the_o institution_n doctrine_n and_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n who_o do_v both_o write_v how_o some_o thing_n shall_v be_v and_o promise_v to_o set_v other_o thing_n in_o decent_a order_n when_o they_o come_v 24._o how_o be_v the_o moral_a law_n perpetual_a though_o give_v only_o to_o the_o jew_n yet_o as_o they_o god_n people_n so_o in_o general_a by_o they_o to_z the_o who_o church_n and_o though_o in_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o commandment_n they_o 1._o be_v express_o to_o that_o their_o state_n and_o time_n of_o the_o jew_n 2._o yet_o in_o effect_n to_o all_o god_n servant_n before_o that_o time_n that_o acknowledge_v the_o force_n and_o truth_n both_o general_o of_o the_o whole_a moral_a law_n and_o particular_o of_o every_o commandment_n to_o all_o since_o who_o according_a to_o the_o same_o direct_a their_o way_n in_o righteousness_n and_o walk_v not_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o spirit_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o obedience_n to_o this_o law_n of_o god_n 25._o how_o be_v the_o law_n in_o effect_n before_o in_o general_n not_o only_a god_n people_n noah_n abraham_n and_o the_o holy_a man_n but_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o heathen_a write_v in_o their_o heart_n make_v they_o do_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 2._o 26._o how_o in_o particular_a the_o commandment_n for_o the_o first_o table_n the_o service_n of_o god_n his_o honour_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o sabbath_n record_v before_o the_o flood_n and_o no_o idolatry_n record_v or_o find_v till_o long_o after_o yea_o most_o of_o the_o heathen_a god_n and_o great_a too_o even_o after_o moses_n time_n and_o for_o the_o second_o table_n moral_a duty_n and_o honest_a deal_n none_o can_v deny_v in_o noah_n and_o abraham_n family_n yea_o and_o in_o divers_a government_n footstep_n thereof_o as_o in_o the_o assyrian_a monarchy_n and_o other_o kingdom_n 27._o how_o the_o first_o commandment_n to_o abraham_n god_n say_v i_o be_o god_n alsufficient_a stand_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o gen._n 17._o 1._o so_o by_o adam_n enoch_n noah_n and_o those_o other_o patriarch_n it_o appear_v they_o have_v no_o other_o god_n but_o he_o 28_o how_o the_o second_o commandment_n in_o that_o jacob_n purge_v his_o house_n of_o idol_n when_o he_o build_v god_n altar_n in_o bethel_n gen._n 35._o 2._o thereby_o acknowledge_v the_o abomination_n of_o they_o 29._o how_o the_o three_o commandment_n the_o true_a use_n of_o god_n name_n by_o their_o prayer_n and_o so_o just_a oath_n by_o the_o true_a god_n as_o abraham_n to_o abimelech_n gen._n 21._o 23._o and_o jacob_n to_o laban_n gen._n 31._o 53._o and_o other_o the_o like_a 30._o how_o the_o four_o commandment_n by_o god_n in_o paradise_n and_o no_o doubt_n by_o adam_n and_o holy_a man_n afterward_o either_o punctual_o or_o equivalent_o 31._o how_o the_o five_o commandment_n by_o all_o the_o godly_a son_n of_o holy_a father_n and_o patriarch_n honour_v and_o obey_v their_o father_n and_o superior_n in_o all_o reverence_n and_o humility_n 32._o how_o the_o six_o commandment_n see_v a_o spectacle_n in_o abhor_a cain_n confess_v the_o crime_n of_o murder_n and_o guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o it_o so_o condemn_v and_o detest_a of_o all_o 33._o how_o the_o seven_o commandment_n see_v in_o joseph_n fly_v his_o mistress_n temptation_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o jacob_n son_n take_v to_o heart_n the_o shame_n do_v to_o their_o sister_n dianah_n gen._n 34._o 34._o how_o the_o eight_o commandment_n acknowledge_v by_o jacob_n to_o laban_n if_o any_o have_v steal_v let_v they_o die_v gen._n 31._o 30._o and_o by_o his_o son_n to_o pharaoh_n steward_n or_o joseph_n if_o any_o have_v steal_v the_o cup_n to_o be_v his_o bondman_n gen._n 44._o 5._o 35._o how_o the_o nine_o commandment_n in_o abraham_n gen._n 20._o and_o isaac_n gen._n 26._o reprove_v by_o abimelec_n for_o tell_v a_o lie_n or_o false_a testimony_n and_o jacob_n fear_v to_o be_v find_v or_o count_v a_o liar_n or_o deceiver_n in_o counterfeit_v esau._n 36._o how_o the_o ten_o commandment_n in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n require_v in_o abraham_n gen._n 17._o 1._o and_o see_v in_o he_o and_o enoch_n who_o walk_v with_o god_n lot_n melchisedec_n and_o all_o the_o just_a 37._o how_o be_v this_o law_n in_o effect_n with_o we_o as_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o these_o duty_n still_o and_o to_o show_v our_o faith_n by_o obedience_n to_o they_o willing_o and_o ready_o according_a to_o they_o to_o undergo_v our_o duty_n and_o service_n to_o god_n in_o holiness_n and_o uprightness_n to_o the_o world_n in_o godly_a conversation_n 38._o how_o be_v it_o then_o say_v we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n this_o and_o the_o like_a say_n that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o law_n and_o that_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o rom._n 7._o gal._n 8._o 18._o and_o 4._o 1._o etc._n etc._n and_o other_o place_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v 1._o either_o absolute_o of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n which_o be_v abrogate_a and_o vanish_v in_o christ_n as_o in_o that_o to_o the_o gal._n and_o heb._n especial_o appear_v 2._o respective_o of_o the_o moral_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v conceive_v to_o be_v unable_a to_o justify_v and_o have_v need_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o for_o its_o perfection_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o christ_n for_o we_o who_o strive_v to_o the_o uttermost_a be_v never_o able_a to_o perform_v it_o but_o only_o in_o he_o to_o be_v make_v more_o
thing_n to_o come_v and_o expect_v a_o shadow_n and_o show_v or_o signification_n of_o good_a thing_n present_a and_o enjoy_v relate_v also_o to_o the_o messiah_n and_o promise_v of_o he_o and_o rest_n and_o deliverance_n by_o he_o pedagogy_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o to_o they_o a_o sign_n of_o distinction_n from_o other_o temple_n and_o service_n there_o in_o their_o rest_n in_o canaan_n or_o show_v also_o the_o nonage_n of_o the_o law_n look_v towards_o grace_n and_o subjection_n of_o that_o church_n as_o the_o heir_n under_o age_n so_o in_o the_o servitude_n of_o that_o church_n overrate_v with_o ceremony_n and_o teach_v they_o to_o bow_v their_o stiff_a neck_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n inure_v they_o to_o it_o by_o legal_a strict_a observance_n and_o last_o shadow_v the_o rest_n of_o christian_n and_o of_o the_o law_n under_o the_o gospel_n make_v easy_a by_o grace_n so_o here_o begin_v in_o grace_n and_o perfect_v in_o glory_n eternal_a with_o god_n in_o the_o heaven_n so_o whereas_o ceremony_n be_v either_o chief_o shadow_a thing_n to_o come_v as_o here_o principal_o the_o messiah_n or_o for_o signification_n of_o some_o present_a duty_n and_o holy_a memorial_n for_o order_n and_o decency_n reconcile_a gravity_n and_o authority_n as_o well_o as_o attention_n to_o the_o divine_a celebration_n and_o action_n though_o some_o of_o the_o late_a may_v reflect_v on_o we_o christian_n with_o the_o morality_n of_o the_o commandment_n yet_o all_o the_o chief_a respect_n in_o the_o ceremony_n serve_v the_o jewish_a church_n and_o synagogue_n and_o shadow_a christ_n to_o come_v he_o be_v come_v they_o with_o that_o church_n be_v vanish_v 30._o show_v it_o more_o particular_o this_o commandment_n and_o their_o sabbath_n though_o moral_a in_o the_o substance_n be_v as_o many_o other_o thing_n in_o the_o moral_a worship_n of_o god_n overrate_v with_o many_o legal_a and_o strict_a observance_n to_o the_o very_a letter_n induce_v a_o ceremonial_a respect_n and_o shadow_v good_a thing_n to_o come_v while_o it_o and_o the_o jew_n church_n last_v which_o the_o jew_n can_v hard_o bear_v yet_o make_v more_o hard_a in_o many_o respect_n by_o their_o own_o tradition_n as_o see_v in_o the_o talmude_n and_o witness_v by_o our_o saviour_n word_n who_o do_v good_a deed_n on_o it_o dislike_v by_o they_o reprove_v their_o blindness_n and_o intimate_v the_o alteration_n if_o not_o then_o beginning_n it_o show_v he_o come_v to_o do_v good_a and_o dissolve_v those_o hard_a knot_n and_o burden_n and_o make_v the_o sabbath_n more_o profitable_a and_o pleasant_a as_o convenient_a both_o to_o god_n honour_n and_o man_n comfort_n and_o that_o the_o pedagogy_n servitude_n and_o nonage_n of_o their_o law_n temple_n sabbath_n and_o other_o such_o legal_a ceremony_n vanish_v he_o will_v ordain_v a_o new_a testament_n church_n law_n sabbath_n and_o sacrament_n of_o christian_n and_o he_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n thus_o order_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v beginning_n first_o by_o himself_o she_o wing_v and_o honour_v the_o day_n by_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n and_o other_o apparition_n as_o saint_n augustine_n speak_v after_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n perfect_v it_o in_o his_o holy_a apostle_n and_o church_n doctrine_n and_o ordinance_n as_o we_o see_v it_o establish_v where_o be_v conserve_v the_o morality_n of_o it_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o time_n destine_v to_o his_o service_n even_o according_a to_o that_o in_o the_o commandment_n determine_v with_o the_o rest_n and_o sanctify_v that_o rest_n though_o not_o so_o literal_o legal_o and_o burdensom_o as_o then_o to_o they_o ceremonial_o enjoin_v yet_o as_o religious_o and_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o morality_n of_o the_o rest_n as_o it_o concern_v both_o they_o and_o we_o both_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o ox_n cattle_n &_o servant_n for_o their_o comfort_n and_o refresh_n and_o our_o rest_n for_o our_o fit_a dedication_n of_o ourselves_o to_o such_o holy_a action_n as_o the_o service_n of_o god_n then_o to_o be_v perform_v and_o attend_v it_o with_o more_o alacrity_n that_o be_v all_o by_o we_o observe_v as_o by_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o church_n or_o by_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o church_n ordain_v he_o himself_o so_o declare_v and_o demonstrate_v the_o day_n also_o as_o saint_n augustine_n speak_v epist._n ad_fw-la januar._n 119._o 9_o &_o 13._o by_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n and_o honour_v it_o by_o his_o many_o apparition_n in_o pathmos_n and_o else_o to_o his_o servant_n john_n that_o call_v it_o his_o day_n as_o well_o as_o his_o other_o disciple_n or_o have_v finish_v the_o jew_n sabbath_n by_o that_o his_o rest_n in_o his_o grave_n on_o that_o day_n and_o withal_o their_o passeover_n and_o sacrament_n by_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n design_v our_o new_a sabbath_n and_o day_n of_o it_o by_o it_o as_o the_o same_o father_n speak_v serm._n 15._o de_fw-fr verbis_fw-la ap._n consecrate_v as_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n day_n to_o we_o and_o promise_v we_o there_o with_o a_o everlasting_a day_n in_o the_o heaven_n and_o so_o continue_v as_o we_o may_v collect_v or_o commend_v to_o we_o in_o it_o such_o convenient_a ceremony_n as_o respect_v that_o his_o joyful_a remembrance_n our_o deliverance_n by_o he_o our_o rest_n begin_v here_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o be_v perfect_v in_o glory_n with_o he_o in_o the_o heaven_n or_o the_o like_a fit_v we_o christian_n for_o decency_n order_n and_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n though_o all_o ceremonial_a shadow_n of_o he_o to_o come_v and_o legal_a pedagoy_n and_o servitude_n end_v and_o thus_o ensue_v the_o change_n of_o the_o day_n not_o the_o law_n of_o the_o ceremony_n and_o shadow_n not_o the_o substance_n or_o morality_n of_o the_o strictness_n servitude_n and_o unpleasantnesse_n not_o the_o duty_n or_o profitablenesse_n of_o the_o commandment_n by_o he_o that_o be_v lord_n even_o of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o of_o the_o commandment_n 31._o but_o how_o say_v you_o by_o he_o change_v for_o that_o be_v still_o by_o some_o controvert_v 1._o as_o he_o finish_v the_o ceremony_n and_o by_o his_o appearance_n action_n and_o presence_n take_v away_o the_o shadow_n and_o unprofitable_a rudiment_n that_o be_v no_o long_o to_o endure_v then_o to_o the_o reveal_n of_o the_o messiah_n expect_v and_o by_o they_o shadow_v so_o the_o substance_n come_v they_o unuseful_a and_o vanish_v and_o second_o as_o by_o his_o power_n his_o apostle_n and_o church_n so_o order_v and_o ordain_v and_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n instruct_v practise_v it_o and_o that_o even_o while_o the_o solemn_a funeral_n as_o one_o well_o speak_v of_o the_o jewish_a church_n sabbath_n and_o ceremony_n be_v in_o perform_v that_o be_v between_o our_o saviour_n resurrection_n and_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o temple_n as_o well_o as_o afterward_o to_o all_o succeed_a age_n which_o may_v suffice_v we_o whereas_o else_o indeed_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o may_v be_v for_o that_o point_n of_o the_o change_n if_o that_o neither_o i._o christ_n 1._o precept_n grant_v since_o not_o express_o to_o be_v find_v though_o we_o have_v as_o much_o in_o effect_n by_o his_o former_a teach_n he_o be_v lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o so_o his_o example_n and_o 2._o practise_v of_o sanctify_v it_o in_o his_o resurrection_n and_o other_o apparition_n on_o that_o day_n and_o such_o election_n and_o declaration_n of_o it_o with_o motive_n and_o instruction_n thence_o arise_v to_o his_o church_n and_o disciple_n 3._o denomination_n of_o it_o the_o lord_n day_n by_o his_o servant_n john_n as_o aforesaid_a may_v serve_v ii_o nor_o the_o apostle_n precept_n so_o express_o to_o be_v find_v for_o the_o sanctify_a it_o in_o all_o point_n as_o require_v though_o we_o have_v their_o first_o observation_n of_o it_o by_o the_o lord_n example_n second_o select_v it_o for_o pious_a action_n three_o so_o ordain_v it_o in_o divers_a church_n four_o practice_n and_o therein_o tacit_a precept_n five_o tradition_n have_v so_o leave_v it_o to_o the_o six_o church_n and_o constitution_n in_o some_o father_n and_o doctor_n opinion_n seven_o denomination_n of_o it_o the_o lord_n day_n iii_o nor_n church_n and_o primitive_a time_n ancient_a 1_o practice_n without_o control_n from_o thence_o derive_v 2._o tradition_n receive_v for_o apostolical_a 3._o constitution_n very_o ancient_a even_o as_o those_o first_o time_n 4._o canon_n thence_o successive_o ensue_v &_o consent_v of_o all_o ecclesiastical_a history_n writer_n and_o father_n that_o all_o confess_v it_o so_o deliver_v &_o receive_v can_v prevail_v to_o satisfy_v contentious_a spirit_n which_o do_v abundant_o satisfy_v all_o moderate_a man_n they_o shall_v yet_o be_v persuade_v the_o church_n power_n so_o grant_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n promise_v to_o guide_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o direct_v they_o may_v suffice_v to_o
ordain_v whatsoever_o necessary_a for_o god_n honour_n as_o this_o be_v and_o set_v thing_n in_o order_n as_o they_o can_v but_o confess_v do_v in_o all_o other_o thing_n 32._o such_o as_o do_v question_v this_o make_v as_o little_a scruple_n to_o question_v the_o church_n power_n and_o disobey_v it_o which_o they_o shall_v not_o do_v especial_o if_o they_o well_o consider_v that_o speak_v to_o the_o apostle_n by_o christ_n and_o in_o they_o to_o the_o church_n who_o receive_v you_o receive_v i_o and_o who_o despise_v you_o despise_v i_o and_o not_o so_o only_o but_o he_o that_o send_v i_o and_o as_o reverend_a hooker_n to_o this_o point_n have_v it_o be_v it_o a_o small_a offence_n to_o despise_v the_o church_n of_o god_n or_o disobey_v the_o law_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o church_n say_v solomon_n my_o son_n keep_v thy_o father_n commandment_n and_o forget_v not_o thy_o mother_n instruction_n bind_v they_o always_o about_o thy_o heart_n it_o do_v notstand_v with_o the_o duty_n we_o owe_v the_o heavenly_a father_n to_o disobey_v the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o church_n our_o mother_n and_o let_v we_o not_o say_v or_o think_v we_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o one_o when_o we_o break_v the_o law_n of_o the_o other_o for_o unless_o we_o observe_v both_o we_o obey_v neither_o and_o which_o be_v more_o the_o law_n thus_o make_v and_o ordain_v by_o the_o church_n god_n himself_o do_v in_o such_o sort_n authorise_v that_o to_o despise_v they_o be_v to_o despise_v he_o in_o they_o so_o then_o for_o the_o power_n christ_n give_v they_o such_o power_n and_o his_o spirit_n and_o promise_a assistance_n to_o the_o world_n end_n and_o they_o execute_v his_o will_n and_o exercise_v that_o power_n as_o we_o see_v the_o apostle_n do_v and_o use_v to_o do_v order_v and_o give_v rule_n for_o it_o say_v let_v all_o thing_n be_v do_v decent_o and_o in_o order_n with_o the_o like_a instruction_n as_o they_o also_o promise_v by_o themselves_o to_o see_v do_v the_o apostle_n say_v other_o thing_n will_v i_o set_v in_o order_n when_o i_o come_v as_o most_o likely_a by_o the_o consequent_a practice_n of_o it_o this_o be_v then_o do_v and_o that_o power_n never_o die_v but_o that_o spirit_n continue_v and_o direct_v they_o in_o all_o truth_n to_o the_o world_n end_n they_o and_o their_o successor_n have_v full_a power_n to_o ordain_v as_o no_o doubt_n they_o do_v these_o and_o the_o like_a thing_n and_o this_o by_o all_o good_a christian_n to_o be_v obey_v 33._o how_o far_o then_o be_v the_o church_n order_n to_o be_v obey_v as_o we_o hear_v before_o and_o however_o by_o divers_a mince_a and_o controvert_v limit_v curtalled_a and_o contract_v yet_o god_n and_o christ_n bind_v we_o to_o it_o and_o the_o decree_n in_o thing_n so_o primary_o pertain_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n as_o this_o be_v without_o contradiction_n to_o be_v account_v of_o apostolic_a and_o sacred_a authority_n and_o as_o we_o hear_v simple_o and_o absolute_o in_o spiritualibus_fw-la so_o in_o ordine_fw-la ad_fw-la spiritualia_fw-la no_o doubt_n but_o deserve_o to_o be_v reverence_v and_o obey_v by_o all_o good_a christian_n in_o all_o necessary_a circumstance_n and_o all_o reasonable_a and_o indifferent_a thing_n and_o this_o day_n and_o manner_n of_o sanctify_v it_o in_o every_o respect_n primary_o and_o direct_o subject_a to_o the_o church_n authority_n nor_o need_v they_o question_v this_o since_o the_o jew_n church_n have_v power_n in_o such_o thing_n and_o circumstance_n of_o the_o divine_a worship_n not_o particular_o determine_v by_o god_n himself_o or_o his_o servant_n moses_n in_o the_o law_n as_o see_v in_o sundry_a very_o material_a rite_n and_o observance_n as_o the_o appointment_n of_o hour_n for_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n build_v of_o their_o synagogue_n throughout_o the_o land_n to_o hear_v god_n word_n and_o pray_v in_o divers_a feast_n as_o of_o purim_n dedication_n and_o the_o like_a which_o christ_n church_n no_o way_n inferior_a to_o they_o rather_o superior_a in_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o presence_n of_o his_o spirit_n shall_v not_o be_v abridge_v of_o in_o all_o reason_n or_o to_o prescribe_v and_o ordain_v law_n for_o thing_n tend_v to_o her_o better_a edification_n and_o in_o thing_n undetermined_a as_o this_o be_v in_o that_o circumstance_n and_o the_o rather_o to_o be_v grant_v for_o this_o determination_n of_o the_o time_n as_o well_o at_o least_o as_o of_o the_o place_n manner_n of_o prayer_n and_o form_n of_o it_o and_o celebrate_v the_o sacrament_n and_o divers_a other_o as_o prime_a and_o remarkable_a circumstance_n of_o the_o divine_a worship_n and_o the_o place_n assure_o as_o material_a as_o the_o time_n to_o be_v determine_v or_o assign_v nor_o shall_v our_o brethren_n that_o be_v go_v from_o we_o in_o place_n and_o no_o less_o in_o opinion_n as_o far_o as_o the_o breadth_n of_o the_o atlantic_a ocean_n or_o that_o stay_n at_o home_n yet_o hold_v a_o wood_n perhaps_o or_o barn_n or_o parlour_n for_o place_n good_a enough_o for_o their_o divine_a worship_n since_o christ_n not_o assign_v church_n particular_o they_o shall_v i_o say_v not_o complain_v of_o the_o time_n not_o set_v out_o by_o christ_n since_o neither_o be_v the_o place_n set_v out_o by_o he_o nor_o of_o the_o time_n assign_v by_o the_o church_n if_o christ_n not_o assign_v it_o since_o so_o well_o order_v and_o they_o will_v arrogate_v more_o liberty_n in_o many_o thing_n and_o authority_n to_o themselves_o but_o rather_o as_o the_o temple_n so_o fit_o translate_v to_o our_o church_n which_o they_o can_v well_o deny_v though_o they_o hug_v that_o poor_a device_n of_o their_o new_a meeting_n place_n be_v as_o well_o content_a with_o the_o sabbath_n translate_v to_o our_o sunday_n by_o the_o same_o authority_n 34._o if_o this_o be_v grant_v in_o the_o church_n power_n why_o may_v they_o not_o now_o alter_v it_o or_o then_o have_v appoint_v any_o other_o day_n than_o the_o seven_o it_o be_v well_o and_o sufficient_o answer_v by_o the_o great_a and_o learn_a of_o our_o divine_n as_o well_o as_o those_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n that_o absolute_a or_o absolutâ_fw-la authoritate_fw-la the_o church_n have_v power_n from_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n they_o may_v or_o may_v do_v it_o that_o congruè_fw-fr or_o congruâ_fw-la dispensatione_fw-la convenient_o now_o they_o may_v not_o for_o many_o ill_a consequent_n that_o will_v thence_o ensue_v or_o that_o may_v follow_v as_o we_o know_v how_o odious_a and_o dangerous_a such_o innovation_n be_v in_o mean_a place_n and_o matter_n so_o especial_o in_o kingdom_n and_o great_a estate_n or_o religion_n which_o too_o much_o affect_v will_v make_v the_o government_n ridiculous_a and_o whereby_o all_o matter_n by_o giddy_a head_n shall_v quick_o so_o be_v question_v as_o we_o see_v the_o strange_a presumption_n of_o some_o man_n that_o on_o such_o ground_n uncertain_a one_o be_v too_o ready_a to_o innovate_v and_o ready_a to_o despise_v and_o deprave_v all_o thing_n they_o fancy_v not_o and_o arrogate_v authority_n to_o themselves_o to_o chap_v and_o change_v all_o thing_n whatsoever_o their_o fancy_n serve_v they_o to_o call_v into_o question_n and_o will_v be_v glad_a to_o have_v fellow_n so_o to_o go_v blameless_a as_o they_o will_v think_v especial_o if_o they_o can_v but_o tax_v the_o church_n or_o time_n of_o such_o inconstancy_n that_o may_v well_o be_v wish_v by_o they_o more_o to_o countenance_v their_o lenity_n and_o in_o the_o end_n nothing_o shall_v be_v leave_v out_o of_o their_o inconstant_a queres_fw-la and_o that_o shall_v not_o by_o their_o fancy_n or_o fury_n be_v disturb_v or_o pervert_v and_o in_o this_o point_n in_o such_o inconstancy_n and_o diversity_n we_o may_v well_o expect_v divers_a appoint_v or_o approve_v divers_a day_n as_o their_o fancy_n serve_v they_o shall_v in_o effect_n no_o day_n be_v due_o as_o it_o ought_v observe_v therefore_o when_o the_o church_n have_v once_o pitch_v on_o the_o day_n and_o decree_v it_o move_v by_o so_o many_o great_a and_o good_a reason_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o more_o on_o the_o seven_o day_n in_o second_v god_n own_o appointment_n in_o a_o holy_a imitation_n of_o his_o precept_n and_o admire_v his_o wisdom_n as_o many_o other_o thing_n of_o the_o like_a nature_n be_v likewise_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o be_v above_o he_o or_o wise_a than_o their_o maker_n or_o master_n in_o their_o choice_n as_o to_o pick_v out_o any_o other_o number_n nor_o to_o settle_v on_o any_o other_o number_n or_o day_n then_o that_o in_o imitation_n of_o the_o former_a by_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n himself_o so_o pick_v out_o and_o sanctify_v so_o many_o way_n acknowledge_v be_v thus_o that_o seven_o day_n our_o christian_a sabbath_n now_o so_o long_o and_o quiet_o settle_v in_o the_o church_n it_o remain_v
resemble_v lunacy_n and_o frenzy_n more_o than_o that_o foolish_a gesture_n of_o dance_v the_o strange_a shake_n and_o motion_n of_o the_o body_n at_o the_o noise_n of_o a_o beat_a sheep_n skin_n and_o ridiculous_a to_o mark_v the_o grave_a behaviour_n measurable_a march_n pomp_n and_o ostentation_n of_o woman_n dancer_n and_o the_o great_a care_n they_o have_v to_o perform_v wise_o so_o foolish_a a_o action_n that_o it_o be_v very_o likely_a at_o that_o time_n all_o their_o wit_n be_v distil_v from_o their_o head_n into_o their_o foot_n for_o that_o there_o it_o be_v then_o more_o requisite_a and_o needful_a then_o in_o their_o brain_n as_o say_v lodovicus_n vives_n 27._o how_o be_v this_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o immoderate_a foolish_a and_o inordinate_a use_n or_o rather_o abuse_v of_o they_o too_o common_o see_v the_o froth_n and_o fume_n of_o wine_n and_o excess_n and_o nurse_n of_o lewdness_n and_o laciviousnesse_n or_o worse_o if_o worse_a may_v be_v as_o sometime_o quarrel_n rap_n murder_n and_o the_o like_a have_v be_v occasion_v by_o they_o as_o among_o other_o herodias_n dance_v daughter_n cunning_a herein_o cost_n saint_n john_n baptist_n head_n when_o especial_o consort_v with_o drunkenness_n as_o too_o often_o may_v be_v observe_v what_o good_a effect_n to_o be_v expect_v since_o as_o saint_n augustine_n note_v serm._n 231._o de_fw-fr vitanda_fw-la ebrietate_fw-la as_o by_o too_o much_o rain_n the_o earth_n be_v dissolve_v into_o dirt_n and_o make_v unfit_a for_o tillage_n so_o by_o excessive_a drunkenness_n our_o body_n be_v make_v altogether_o unfit_a for_o the_o spiritual_a tillage_n and_o can_v bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n but_o rather_o like_o bog_n and_o marsh_n be_v fit_a to_o breed_v nothing_o but_o serpent_n frog_n and_o vermin_n all_o manner_n of_o abominable_a sin_n and_o loathsome_a wickedness_n and_o this_o a_o prime_a companion_n of_o dance_v or_o at_o least_o dance_v a_o usual_a dependent_a on_o wine_n and_o belly_n cheer_v 28._o be_v no_o dance_v then_o to_o be_v allow_v sure_o as_o before_o be_v show_v it_o ought_v to_o be_v with_o great_a caution_n or_o spare_o and_o singular_a moderation_n for_o fear_n of_o inconvenience_n thence_o arise_v and_o so_o prove_v but_o a_o incentive_a to_o lust_n and_o folly_n 29._o what_o in_o the_o next_o degree_n all_o kind_n of_o incontinency_n from_o the_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v bud_v forth_o by_o any_o outward_a show_n of_o word_n habit_n attire_n or_o gesture_n forward_v and_o express_v and_o by_o such_o midwife_n bring_v to_o the_o full_a birth_n and_o produce_v into_o act_n in_o all_o the_o species_n and_o kind_n thereof_o 30._o which_o be_v the_o kind_n as_o be_v before_o remember_v or_o according_a to_o the_o schoolman_n and_o summist_n of_o these_o six_o sort_n viz._n 1._o fornication_n among_o the_o unmarried_a or_o single_a 2._o adultery_n where_o one_o or_o both_o marry_v 3._o incest_n with_o any_o of_o affinity_n or_o consanguinity_n within_o the_o degree_n forbid_v 4._o deflower_v of_o virgin_n call_v stuprum_fw-la 5._o rape_n or_o ravish_v which_o be_v against_o the_o will_n and_o with_o violence_n 6._o unnatural_a lust_n 1._o inordinate_a of_o sex_n sodomy_n 2._o with_o beast_n beastiallity_n 3._o with_o spirit_n incubi_fw-la succubus_n and_o to_o which_o may_v be_v refer_v all_o other_o nocturnal_a and_o selfe-pollution_n arise_v especial_o of_o riot_n intemperance_n and_o excess_n 31._o but_o be_v not_o stuprum_fw-la and_o rape_n also_o fornication_n they_o be_v but_o in_o a_o high_a or_o worse_a degree_n according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o person_n wrong_v as_o a_o virgin_n or_o else_o and_o so_o diversity_n of_o punishment_n or_o satisfaction_n by_o divers_a law_n appoint_v or_o with_o violence_n and_o so_o rape_n punishable_a with_o death_n both_o by_o god_n law_n and_o other_o to_o avoid_v more_o dangerous_a consequence_n 32._o what_o of_o fornication_n as_o next_o to_o adultery_n in_o foulness_n before_o god_n and_o light_o who_o fall_v to_o the_o one_o make_v small_a conscience_n of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o whore_n compare_v to_o a_o dog_n before_o god_n when_o neither_o the_o hire_n of_o a_o whore_n nor_o price_n of_o a_o dog_n may_v be_v bring_v or_o offer_v in_o the_o temple_n deut._n 23._o 18._o and_o many_o way_n the_o odiousness_n thereof_o appear_v 33._o how_o be_v the_o detestablenesse_n thereof_o show_v 1._o because_o of_o the_o indignity_n hereof_o offer_v to_o christ_n in_o it_o who_o member_n the_o christian_a hereby_o make_v the_o member_n of_o a_o harlot_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 15._o 2._o the_o wrong_v of_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dispossess_v of_o his_o house_n and_o temple_n the_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o a_o christian_a 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o the_o holy_a spirit_n expel_v and_o lust_n bring_v in_o 3._o the_o great_a wrong_n that_o can_v be_v to_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o other_o also_o as_o every_o sin_n else_o without_o the_o body_n this_o be_v the_o body_n fight_v against_o the_o soul_n and_o cut_v it_o off_o from_o god_n divorce_v it_o from_o christ_n and_o from_o god_n spirit_n dissolve_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n and_o idolatry_n compare_v with_o it_o or_o unto_o it_o 33._o what_o say_v you_o then_o of_o adultery_n as_o a_o most_o heinous_a sin_n before_o god_n and_o man_n and_o odious_a to_o all_o most_o severe_o appoint_v to_o be_v punish_v by_o death_n so_o both_o the_o adulterer_n with_o the_o marry_a wife_n or_o betroth_a maid_n with_o the_o adulteress_n both_o to_o die_v deut._n 22._o 22._o 34._o how_o be_v it_o adultery_n account_v with_o the_o maid_n because_o she_o be_v betroth_v and_o thence_o forth_o repute_v wife_n and_o that_o full_a adultery_n which_o be_v so_o far_o distinguish_v to_o be_v either_o i._o adultery_n single_a where_o one_o party_n only_o be_v marry_v and_o that_o 1._o proper_o so_o call_v if_o the_o woman_n be_v marry_v or_o betroth_v for_o so_o it_o be_v full_o adultery_n and_o he_o a_o adulterer_n and_o she_o a_o adulteress_n 2._o improper_o if_o the_o man_n only_o be_v marry_v so_o call_v improper_o adultery_n since_o she_o but_o a_o concubine_n ii_o adultery_n double_a when_o by_o marry_a man_n with_o woman_n marry_v or_o betroth_v 35._o how_o compare_v with_o fornication_n far_o great_a for_o that_o in_o simple_a fornication_n see_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o true_a estimation_n of_o thing_n 1._o it_o be_v punish_v with_o pecuniary_a mulct_n as_o the_o dowry_n of_o virgin_n but_o adultery_n with_o death_n 2._o notwithstanding_o the_o fact_n so_o permit_v that_o the_o person_n may_v marry_v and_o be_v so_o command_v if_o the_o virgin_n father_n do_v consent_v but_o adulterous_a person_n sentence_v to_o suffer_v death_n and_o since_o forbid_v ever_o to_o marry_v together_o for_o divers_a reason_n and_o respect_n 1._o both_o to_o themselves_o so_o pollute_v 2._o other_o who_o life_n may_v be_v endanger_v by_o such_o permission_n that_o by_o such_o evil_a example_n other_o may_v be_v draw_v on_o to_o mischief_n 3._o it_o be_v offence_n only_o or_o chief_o to_o themselves_o though_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n &_o against_o god_n and_o the_o congregation_n but_o adultery_n also_o against_o other_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n and_o so_o most_o severe_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o punish_v as_o shall_v be_v show_v and_o thereby_o the_o heynousnesse_n thereof_o more_o evident_o appear_v 36._o how_o so_o heinous_a a_o sin_n that_o so_o severe_o punish_v 1._o as_o a_o breach_n of_o a_o most_o sacred_a covenant_n make_v before_o god_n yea_o and_o with_o god_n account_v so_o the_o lewd_a woman_n say_v to_o forget_v the_o covenant_n of_o her_o god_n prov._n 2._o 17._o 2._o the_o great_a disgrace_n to_o a_o family_n that_o may_v be_v when_o the_o mother_n a_o where_o the_o child_n bastard_n and_o a_o family_n instead_o of_o a_o chaste_a household_n and_o church_n of_o god_n make_v a_o brothel_n house_n or_o stew_n loathsome_a to_o god_n and_o all_o good_a man_n 3._o a_o intolerable_a wrong_n to_o the_o husband_n so_o abuse_v in_o that_o he_o nourish_v bring_v up_o and_o provide_v for_o the_o bastardly_a brood_n of_o lewd_a knave_n as_o for_o his_o own_o hereby_o rob_v of_o his_o estate_n and_o so_o adultery_n join_v with_o theft_n and_o much_o great_a in_o many_o respect_n 37._o how_o be_v it_o great_a or_o worse_a than_o theft_n as_o the_o abuse_a husband_n 1._o be_v prevent_v and_o defraud_v of_o his_o great_a worldly_a comfort_n the_o love_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o her_o fidelity_n 2._o defraud_v and_o wrong_v in_o his_o great_a worldly_a treasure_n the_o bastard_n suggest_v in_o stead_n of_o gennine_a and_o true_a beget_v child_n 3._o be_v continual_o rob_v and_o wrong_v in_o his_o estate_n as_o every_o bit_n of_o bread_n the_o adultress_n or_o her_o brat_n do_v eat_v a_o
yes_o but_o not_o beyond_o the_o intent_n of_o the_o law_n which_o will_v absolute_a righteousness_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n or_o action_n and_o most_o inward_a affection_n and_o be_v hereby_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n and_o when_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v it_o to_o send_v we_o to_o he_o that_o have_v do_v it_o for_o we_o if_o we_o show_v our_o love_n and_o obedience_n by_o our_o willingness_n 23._o how_o may_v our_o willingness_n be_v see_v 1._o by_o our_o hate_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n 2._o by_o our_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n rom._n 7._o 16._o 3._o by_o our_o stir_n or_o strive_v and_o move_v in_o holy_a duty_n 4._o by_o our_o desire_n to_o be_v instruct_v and_o direct_v 5._o by_o our_o grow_v up_o in_o godliness_n and_o these_o be_v also_o assign_v as_o token_n of_o our_o new_a birth_n proceed_v by_o degree_n in_o grace_n direct_v by_o the_o law_n profit_v and_o perfect_v in_o christ._n 24._o what_o general_o command_v here_o contentedness_n with_o our_o estate_n in_o not_o covet_a our_o neighbour_n good_n but_o submit_v our_o soul_n to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o order_v ourselves_o with_o thankfulness_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o same_o in_o which_o contentedness_n all_o virtue_n seem_v to_o shine_v forth_o and_o to_o be_v comprehend_v as_o prudence_n justice_n temperance_n fortitude_n constancy_n etc._n etc._n both_o in_o general_a and_o in_o particular_a of_o all_o virtue_n as_o in_o their_o several_a kind_n and_o branch_n be_v to_o be_v see_v as_o what_o christian_a prudence_n and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n show_v itself_o where_o we_o be_v gracious_o content_v with_o god_n providence_n over_o we_o and_o appointment_n of_o we_o in_o that_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n to_o do_v he_o such_o service_n as_o therein_o require_v what_o justice_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n shine_v forth_o in_o our_o readiness_n so_o content_o to_o do_v our_o duty_n what_o christian_n moderation_n and_o temperance_n to_o be_v see_v above_o all_o turbulent_a affection_n of_o vainglory_n pride_n or_o covetousness_n so_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n will_v and_o command_v and_o our_o fortitude_n and_o constancy_n so_o to_o continue_v and_o persevere_v as_o indeed_o where_o any_o virtue_n be_v actual_o there_o habitual_o be_v all_o the_o rest_n virtue_n and_o grace_n go_v concatenate_n there_o be_v such_o mutual_a league_n of_o love_n and_o tie_v of_o affinity_n between_o and_o among_o they_o as_o no_o virtue_n without_o prudence_n to_o gird_v it_o justice_n the_o soul_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o in_o the_o duty_n whether_o to_o god_n or_o man_n ourselves_o or_o other_o temperance_n the_o mediocrity_n and_o moderation_n of_o it_o fortitude_n the_o strength_n of_o it_o and_o courage_n to_o proceed_v constancy_n the_o continuance_n and_o so_o the_o rest_n humility_z the_o ground_n continency_n the_o girdle_n love_v the_o comfort_n chastity_n the_o ornament_n piety_n the_o crown_n of_o they_o all_o and_o each_o add_v a_o lustre_n to_o other_o and_o where_o any_o deficient_a the_o rest_n blemish_v by_o it_o but_o in_o this_o one_o contentedness_n all_o general_o entertain_v and_o every_o one_o particular_o illustrate_v by_o it_o 25._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n hereof_o true_a blessedness_n here_o and_o hereafter_o the_o promise_n annex_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n 26._o what_o the_o whole_a duty_n man_n to_o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 27._o what_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n love_n 28._o what_o follow_v in_o the_o catechism_n the_o explication_n of_o that_o love_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o it_o extend_v itself_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n and_o so_o to_o show_v what_o we_o learn_v in_o they_o sect_n 13._o the_o nine_o and_o next_o question_n love_v the_o sum_n and_o substance_n or_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o good_a duty_n therein_o comprise_v whether_o to_o god_n or_o man_n pertain_v so_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n or_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n who_o degree_n in_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n to_o superior_n to_o equal_n and_o inferior_n in_o their_o several_a order_n and_o kind_n to_o be_v exercise_v how_o to_o love_v the_o neighbour_n as_o one_o own_o self_n and_o what_o by_o the_o talion_n law_n to_o do_v as_o we_o will_v be_v donâ—_n to_o be_v require_v our_o give_a honâ—â—_n to_o superior_n love_v of_o equal_n &_o all_o else_o show_v by_o hurt_v none_o by_o breach_n of_o any_o the_o commandment_n as_o 〈…〉_z or_o 〈…〉_z incontinency_n pick_v and_o steal_v evil_a speak_v lie_a or_o slander_v or_o covet_v other_o man_n good_n and_o so_o consequent_o to_o use_v the_o honest_a mean_n whereby_o to_o be_v better_a able_a to_o perform_v this_o to_o learn_v to_o labour_v in_o some_o lawful_a call_n as_o god_n appoint_v we_o with_o thankfulness_n and_o contentedness_n 1._o what_o do_v you_o chief_o learn_v in_o these_o commandment_n two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n or_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n whence_o these_o duty_n do_v slow_a love_n extend_v itself_o to_o god_n men._n 2._o how_o be_v love_v the_o fountain_n of_o these_o duty_n or_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o whole_a scope_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o law_n and_o inward_a form_n of_o that_o spiritual_a life_n we_o live_v by_o grace_n ready_a to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n and_o so_o call_v the_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n 2._o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n of_o his_o double_a duty_n as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n produce_v the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n seek_v his_o honour_n and_o so_o obedience_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o performance_n of_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n 3._o what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o god_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n mind_n soul_n strength_n as_o luke_n 10._o 27._o deut._n 6._o 5._o mat._n 22_o 28._o mark_v 12._o 30._o whence_o slow_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o other_o service_n of_o he_o and_o honour_n do_v unto_o he_o as_o from_o the_o first_o commandment_n all_o the_o rest_n 4._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o this_o a_o faith_n in_o god_n produce_v his_o fear_n in_o love_n and_o filial_a observance_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n perform_v obedience_n and_o love_n in_o hearty_a affection_n adhere_v unto_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o with_o mind_n unfeigned_o seek_v know_v and_o remember_v he_o and_o soul_n whole_o addict_v to_o his_o honour_n and_o service_n to_o the_o utmost_a strength_n and_o power_n of_o both_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a faculty_n persevere_v therein_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n and_o so_o perform_v all_o part_n of_o his_o service_n in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o commandment_n 5._o in_o what_o wanner_n 1._o both_o to_o worship_v he_o after_o his_o will_n 2._o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o praise_v he_o for_o his_o benefit_n 3._o put_v my_o trust_n in_o he_o in_o distress_n 4._o call_v upon_o he_o in_o all_o my_o need_n as_o in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 5._o honour_n his_o holy_a name_n and_o his_o word_n as_o in_o the_o three_o commandment_n 6._o serve_v he_o true_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n and_o especial_o his_o sabbath_n as_o the_o four_o commandment_n 6._o what_o be_v love_n to_o these_o duty_n the_o very_a foundation_n of_o they_o for_o if_o i_o do_v love_n cod_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n sincere_o with_o all_o my_o mind_n understand_o with_o all_o my_o soul_n affectionate_o with_o all_o my_o strength_n effectual_o i_o will_v assure_o also_o strive_v to_o perform_v these_o thing_n and_o continue_v in_o they_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n 7._o what_o be_v thy_o duty_n to_o thy_o neighbour_n i._o in_o general_n 1._o as_o by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v teach_v to_o love_v he_o as_o myself_o so_o read_v math._n 22._o 39_o luke_n 10._o 27._o mark_v 12._o 31._o so_o lev_n 19_o 18._o 2._o according_a to_o talion_n law_n to_o do_v to_o all_o man_n as_o we_o will_v they_o shall_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o our_o saviour_n teach_v math._n 7._o 12._o luke_n 6._o 31._o so_o tob._n 4._o 15._o ii_o special_a to_o first_o superior_n as_o in_o the_o five_o commandment_n to_o 1._o to_o love_v honour_n and_o succour_v father_n etc._n etc._n 2._o honour_n and_o obey_v king_n and_o he_o etc._n etc._n 3._o submit_v myself_o to_o etc._n etc._n 4._o order_n myself_o lowly_a etc._n etc._n second_o all_o
with_o a_o lewd_a disposition_n be_v though_o in_o itself_o godly_a to_o that_o deprave_a humour_n but_o a_o occasion_n of_o rebel_a and_o rebellious_a headstrongnesse_n and_o scorn_v in_o impatiency_n and_o impotency_n with_o spurn_v against_o it_o and_o disobedience_n 6._o but_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n be_v true_a justice_n yes_o for_o the_o man_n that_o do_v those_o thing_n shall_v live_v in_o they_o levit._n 18._o 5._o gal._n 3._o 12._o rom._n 10._o 3._o luke_n 10._o 28._o 7._o but_o none_o may_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n no_o yet_o not_o because_o the_o law_n be_v not_o perfect_a or_o not_o able_a to_o justify_v for_o the_o law_n be_v perfect_a holy_a just_a and_o good_a but_o because_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o justify_v it_o for_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a but_o we_o carnal_a rom._n 7._o 12._o etc._n etc._n 8._o why_o can_v none_o fulfil_v it_o because_o we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o deprive_v of_o grace_n as_o of_o the_o glory_n and_o image_n of_o god_n rom._n 3._o 23._o yea_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o very_a regenerate_v rom._n 7._o 20._o 9_o what_o be_v the_o use_n of_o the_o law_n 1._o to_o teach_v we_o these_o thing_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o law_n and_o lawgiver_n 2._o to_o show_v we_o what_o true_a righteousness_n be_v 3._o to_o humble_v we_o and_o show_v we_o our_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n 4._o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o better_a duty_n and_o seek_v christ_n and_o his_o power_n and_o grace_n so_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o he_o 5._o to_o direct_v we_o be_v in_o he_o how_o to_o live_v acceptable_o in_o strive_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o same_o 10._o how_o be_v this_o use_n of_o the_o law_n then_o branch_v into_o the_o civil_a and_o spiritual_a use_n thereof_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o reprobate_n or_o righteous_a 11._o what_o the_o civil_a use_n to_o show_v the_o difference_n between_o good_a and_o evil_a and_o what_o the_o acceptable_a will_n of_o god_n be_v and_o to_o leave_v all_o without_o excuse_n 12._o what_o the_o spiritual_a use_n to_o the_o reprobate_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o without_o excuse_n but_o even_o to_o 1._o show_v their_o sin_n in_o the_o full_a extent_n and_o so_o to_o make_v they_o appear_v more_o ugly_a and_o deform_a that_o be_v by_o nature_n void_a of_o good_a 2._o to_o harden_v they_o that_o whereas_o they_o can_v perform_v it_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o bring_v forth_o more_o evil_a and_o so_o to_o they_o the_o letter_n kill_v and_o kindle_v the_o heat_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o make_v it_o more_o strong_a 13._o why_o shall_v they_o be_v condemn_v since_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o perform_v it_o we_o be_v not_o to_o look_v that_o we_o be_v able_a but_o what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v not_o what_o in_o 1._o our_o corruption_n we_o want_v but_o 2._o what_o we_o receive_v in_o our_o creation_n that_o be_v what_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o and_o the_o lord_n require_v but_o his_o own_o we_o be_v not_o able_a the_o fault_n be_v in_o ourselves_o 14._o what_o the_o use_n to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n twofold_a either_o 1._o before_o they_o be_v convert_v to_o humble_v they_o and_o show_v they_o their_o own_o weakness_n whereby_o they_o may_v feel_v the_o sweetness_n of_o christ_n in_o deliverance_n from_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n deserve_v which_o unless_o humble_v by_o the_o law_n we_o can_v never_o be_v sensible_a of_o but_o feel_v it_o desire_v the_o release_n and_o so_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o he_o and_o yet_o more_o 2._o after_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n for_o a_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o godly_a obedience_n to_o bridle_v the_o affection_n while_o we_o strive_v for_o perfection_n 15._o what_o be_v then_o further_o express_v in_o this_o preface_n first_o the_o caution_n for_o our_o more_o due_a consideration_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o our_o weak_a estate_n and_o inability_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n in_o the_o law_n require_v in_o those_o first_o word_n my_o good_a child_n know_v this_o that_o thou_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v etc._n etc._n 16._o how_o be_v our_o inability_n see_v in_o that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a as_o of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n much_o less_o to_o do_v a_o good_a deed_n as_o of_o ourselves_o since_o our_o deprave_a nature_n in_o adam_n fall_n be_v not_o only_o deprive_v of_o all_o goodness_n but_o incline_v and_o prone_a to_o all_o evil_a 17._o be_v no_o man_n ever_o able_a to_o perform_v they_o none_o except_o adam_n in_o his_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o christ_n who_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man._n 18._o how_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o man_n to_o be_v consider_v 1._o in_o his_o first_o creation_n and_o estate_n of_o innocency_n able_a to_o fulfil_v they_o as_o they_o in_o god_n image_n righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n 2._o in_o his_o fall_n and_o nature_n as_o now_o it_o be_v deprave_v and_o deprive_v of_o all_o goodness_n and_o so_o not_o able_a to_o fulfil_v it_o 3._o in_o his_o new_a birth_n and_o regenerate_a estate_n in_o christ_n yet_o so_o not_o able_a perfect_o to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n but_o fail_v in_o many_o thing_n yet_o in_o some_o measure_n yield_v acceptable_a obedience_n 19_o how_o be_v that_o perfection_n in_o adam_n see_v as_o he_o be_v perfect_o good_a create_v in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n have_v his_o soul_n endue_v with_o divine_a knowledge_n free_a will_n and_o affection_n holy_a in_o integrity_n and_o innocence_n 20._o how_o the_o deprave_a nature_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v corrupt_v in_o his_o power_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o his_o 1._o understanding_n darken_v full_a of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n 2._o his_o will_n crooked_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 3._o his_o affection_n impure_a and_o so_o bad_a that_o nothing_o so_o good_a but_o it_o will_v loathe_v or_o hate_v it_o nothing_o so_o bad_a and_o vile_a but_o they_o will_v wish_v and_o seek_v it_o 4._o his_o weakness_n such_o that_o no_o power_n to_o any_o good_a in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n 5._o his_o strength_n of_o corruption_n so_o great_a that_o it_o will_v turn_v best_a thing_n into_o ill_a to_o its_o self_n and_o good_a thing_n into_o occasion_n of_o fall_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n 21._o how_o this_o more_o manifest_v in_o that_o they_o in_o this_o estate_n be_v compare_v to_o blind_a and_o deal_v and_o worse_a thing_n even_o filthiness_n itself_o so_o job_n 14._o 4._o who_o can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o filthiness_n and_o rom._n 7._o 18._o in_o i_o dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n and_o david_n there_o be_v none_o that_o do_v good_a no_o not_o one_o they_o be_v all_o corrupt_a and_o become_v abominable_a destruction_n and_o unhappiness_n be_v in_o their_o way_n and_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n they_o have_v not_o know_v yea_o the_o unregenerate_a do_v nothing_o but_o sin_n and_o their_o best_a action_n and_o way_n but_o sin_n and_o to_o death_n 22._o how_o those_o in_o estate_n of_o grace_n yet_o they_o can_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n but_o fail_v in_o many_o thing_n as_o jam._n 3._o 2._o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o for_o though_o there_o be_v sincere_a and_o sound_a obedience_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o guide_v by_o god_n spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v but_o imperfect_a obedience_n while_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o the_o old_a man_n cleave_v so_o near_o to_o we_o and_o be_v not_o quite_o expel_v but_o hinder_v many_o a_o good_a work_n whence_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n when_o not_o the_o good_a that_o we_o will_v but_o the_o evil_a that_o we_o will_v not_o be_v do_v rom._n 7._o 21._o and_o so_o like_a scholar_n practise_v in_o christ_n school_n in_o these_o exercise_n of_o grace_n there_o will_v be_v fault_n in_o our_o do_n easy_o find_v we_o be_v not_o skilful_a to_o the_o full_a or_o master_n in_o the_o art_n of_o godliness_n while_o we_o be_v in_o viâ_fw-la here_o only_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o patriâ_fw-la when_o all_o imperfection_n shall_v be_v do_v away_o 23._o be_v none_o then_o perfect_a here_o not_o absolute_o but_o a_o kind_n of_o perfection_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o godly_a 1._o as_o perfectio_fw-la partium_fw-la oppose_v to_o hypocrisy_n so_o sincere_a and_o true_a godliness_n as_o in_o david_n josiah_n and_o other_o 2._o though_o not_o perfectionem_fw-la graduum_fw-la or_o a_o absolute_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o righteousness_n without_o fail_v in_o any_o thing_n for_o this_o be_v in_o no_o man_n to_o be_v find_v of_o all_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n that_o be_v only_a man_n so_o reject_v 1._o pelagianisme_n that_o give_v perfection_n to_o man_n natural_a faculty_n and_o freewill_n 2._o semipelagianisâ—e_o
father_n etc._n etc._n as_o let_v thy_o name_n be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o 12._o what_o far_o intimate_v very_o apparent_o also_o a_o i._o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a to_o god_n to_o have_v his_o name_n hallow_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o to_o sanctify_v the_o same_o 3._o defect_n that_o it_o be_v too_o often_o and_o ordinary_o profane_v and_o so_o we_o pray_v for_o reformation_n ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o that_o abuse_n and_o profanation_n and_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o vindicate_v his_o honour_n iii_o profession_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v able_a to_o desire_v this_o that_o hope_n we_o have_v to_o have_v it_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 13._o how_o sum_n you_o up_o all_o these_o together_o i._o our_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a it_o be_v sit_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n shall_v receive_v the_o glory_n and_o be_v sanctify_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o other_o it_o be_v just_a o_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v thou_o praise_v 3._o defect_n it_o be_v too_o manifest_a o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n be_v not_o honour_v as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v but_o by_o we_o and_o other_o too_o much_o dishonour_v and_o profane_v ii_o our_o petition_n o_o lord_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v by_o we_o iii_o our_o intercession_n we_o pray_v not_o only_o for_o ourselves_o but_o o_o lord_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v and_o sanctify_v by_o we_o all_o and_o thy_o glory_n among_o all_o nation_n iv._o deprecation_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o vindicate_v thy_o name_n and_o honour_n and_o let_v not_o thy_o name_n be_v profane_v by_o the_o enemy_n v._o our_o thansgiving_n for_o this_o well_o disposednesse_n to_o his_o honour_n that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o this_o grace_n our_o hope_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o that_o thou_o o_o lord_n have_v ordain_v thy_o name_n by_o we_o and_o many_o other_o to_o be_v hallow_v 14._o what_o the_o second_o petition_n that_o god_n kingdom_n may_v come_v the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n increase_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n enlarge_v and_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hasten_v 15._o what_o the_o order_n of_o it_o that_o after_o god_n name_n sanctify_v his_o glory_n desire_v and_o advance_v his_o kingdom_n and_o power_n of_o grace_n be_v thereby_o promote_v extol_v within_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o the_o subdue_a of_o sin_n and_o all_o that_o be_v against_o god_n and_o without_o we_o in_o the_o world_n in_o which_o kingdom_n we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v he_o may_v ready_o obey_v he_o and_o do_v his_o will_n both_o man_n on_o earth_n with_o willingness_n as_o saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n with_o all_o readiness_n joy_n and_o alacrity_n 16._o what_o part_n of_o this_o petition_n two_o the_o 1._o object_n god_n kingdom_n 2._o action_n to_o come_v 17._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o his_o kingdom_n that_o mighty_a power_n and_o infallible_a providence_n see_v in_o guide_v govern_v and_o direct_v all_o thing_n to_o good_a end_n for_o his_o glory_n and_o we_o use_v to_o show_v a_o threefold_a kingdom_n of_o he_o as_o of_o i._o power_n in_o his_o universal_a kingdom_n the_o world_n unto_o which_o all_o creature_n be_v subject_a both_o man_n and_o angel_n yea_o and_o devil_n and_o this_o kingdom_n god_n fold_n and_o field_n and_o draw-net_n etc._n etc._n as_o in_o the_o parable_n and_o the_o part_n both_o 1._o good_a and_o bad_a sinner_n and_o other_o 2._o wicked_a man_n and_o tyrant_n 3._o who_o be_v the_o tare_n dross_n chaff_n goat_n cockle_n and_o the_o like_a etc._n etc._n 4._o as_o the_o godly_a the_o sheep_n and_o the_o like_a wheat_n gold_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o shall_v bow_v under_o god_n hand_n ii_o grace_n in_o his_o church_n militant_a on_o earth_n of_o which_o only_o the_o godly_a be_v subject_n as_o the_o wheat_n gold_n sheep_n that_o shall_v be_v sever_v from_o the_o tare_n and_o chaff_n dross_n and_o goat_n 3._o glory_n in_o the_o church_n triumphant_a in_o heaven_n in_o the_o which_o angel_n and_o saint_n or_o soul_n of_o the_o just_a after_o the_o separation_n be_v his_o subject_n 18._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o action_n come_v that_o his_o kingdom_n may_v be_v 1._o erect_v where_o it_o be_v not_o 2._o continue_a and_o confirm_v where_o it_o be_v 3._o restore_v where_o it_o be_v decay_v 4._o increase_v and_o enlarge_v by_o his_o effusion_n of_o his_o grace_n more_o abundant_o 5._o perfect_v in_o we_o and_o our_o translation_n to_o felicity_n 6._o consummate_v in_o all_o and_o in_o due_a time_n complete_a to_o his_o glory_n in_o eternity_n 7._o universal_o rule_v and_o guide_v according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o will_n 19_o how_o make_v you_o application_n particular_o of_o the_o action_n to_o the_o object_n for_o the_o universal_a kingdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o universal_o govern_v and_o if_o it_o be_v his_o good_a will_n all_o turk_n pagan_n infidel_n and_o heretic_n convert_v or_o confound_v all_o evil_a man_n reduce_v to_o godliness_n tyrant_n and_o persecutor_n tame_v the_o devil_n and_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n bridle_v that_o his_o power_n may_v be_v see_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o celebrate_v by_o all_o and_o his_o good_a pleasure_n perform_v 20._o what_o for_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v erect_v where_o it_o be_v not_o both_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o prace_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n where_o it_o be_v not_o or_o where_o it_o never_o be_v plant_v so_o among_o the_o heathen_a and_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v god_n with_o we_o 2._o that_o it_o may_v be_v continue_v and_o strengthen_v by_o his_o gracious_a presence_n and_o blessing_n where_o it_o be_v both_o within_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o without_o we_o where_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n 3._o that_o it_o may_v be_v daily_o increase_v and_o enlarge_v by_o more_o abundant_a measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o his_o spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n and_o upon_o all_o flesh_n to_o his_o more_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o more_o and_o more_o willing_a obedience_n 4._o that_o it_o may_v be_v restore_v where_o ever_o by_o satan_n malice_n decay_v whether_o within_o we_o by_o temptation_n of_o sin_n from_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n or_o without_o we_o in_o any_o other_o or_o in_o the_o vastity_n of_o those_o decay_a but_o sometime_o flourish_a church_n where_o god_n honour_n do_v former_o stand_v and_o as_o among_o the_o turk_n and_o jew_n at_o this_o day_n in_o that_o wonder_n of_o the_o world_n jerusalem_n and_o her_o zion_n now_o under_o turkish_a bondage_n and_o slavery_n those_o famous_a church_n in_o asia_n greece_n and_o alexandria_n now_o oppress_v by_o savage_a barbarism_n and_o mehometicall_a insidelity_n and_o tyranny_n and_o where_o ever_o else_o the_o true_a faith_n now_o oppress_v or_o oppose_v that_o god_n will_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o relieve_v and_o restore_v it_o 21._o how_o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n that_o as_o begin_v in_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o other_o by_o the_o power_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o gracious_a revelation_n of_o his_o presence_n that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o perfect_v by_o our_o translation_n to_o that_o beatifical_a vision_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v daily_o tend_v to_o more_o perfection_n in_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o number_n and_o approach_v of_o the_o determinate_a consummation_n that_o final_o he_o will_v hasten_v the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n consummate_a and_o make_v complete_a that_o number_n and_o give_v they_o full_a compliment_n of_o all_o joy_n in_o eternity_n that_o all_o saint_n and_o angel_n together_o in_o full_a happiness_n and_o felicity_n may_v set_v forth_o and_o enjoy_v his_o glory_n everlasting_o 22._o what_o be_v the_o sceptre_n of_o this_o kingdom_n of_o god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n spirit_n rule_v every_o where_o most_o perspicuous_o and_o over_o all_o creature_n universal_o as_o more_o particular_o by_o grace_n in_o his_o church_n militant_a and_o in_o most_o excellent_a glory_n in_o his_o church_n triumphant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n do_v god_n exercise_v in_o it_o even_o all_o creature_n general_o as_o instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n so_o shall_v the_o very_a devil_n be_v wicked_a man_n and_o tyrant_n though_o unwilling_o and_o constrain_v godly_a man_n more_o willing_o and_o with_o readiness_n and_o joy_n saint_n and_o angel_n most_o willing_o cheerful_o and_o speedy_o and_o more_o particular_o see_v by_o we_o in_o this_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n 1._o all_o good_a king_n and_o
other_o good_a 9_o uncharitable_a that_o hate_n or_o love_v not_o their_o brother_n 10._o hard_o heart_v and_o cruel_a or_o disdainful_a that_o scorn_n or_o pity_v not_o other_o 11._o malcontented_a that_o do_v enjoy_v nothing_o as_o not_o content_a with_o any_o thing_n 12._o idle_n and_o slothful_a oppressor_n and_o thief_n deceiver_n etc._n etc._n that_o get_v not_o their_o own_o but_o other_o bread_n 13._o unthankful_a and_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o riches_n or_o the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o never_o true_o depend_v upon_o god_n to_o ask_v or_o receive_v it_o of_o his_o gift_n and_o so_o in_o general_n we_o see_v all_o ungodly_a and_o ungracious_a man_n fail_v in_o this_o as_o most_o of_o the_o other_o petition_n 20._o what_o pray_v we_o against_o against_o both_o 1._o extreme_a poverty_n or_o want_v of_o necessary_n 2._o want_v of_o quietness_n content_n peace_n and_o other_o comfort_n of_o life_n 3._o unseasonable_a weather_n 4._o invasion_n of_o enemy_n 5._o sickness_n and_o mortality_n whereby_o deprive_v or_o can_v comfortable_o enjoy_v god_n blessing_n 6._o idleness_n covetousness_n 7._o worldly_n care_n 8._o discontent_n uncharity_n whereby_o we_o get_v not_o or_o use_v not_o our_o good_n lawful_o 9_o too_o much_o fullness_n whereby_o in_o pride_n or_o vanity_n and_o excess_n we_o forget_v god_n and_o all_o moderation_n of_o daily_a bread_n and_o abuse_v his_o blessing_n and_o ourselves_o 21._o what_o in_o the_o letter_n hereof_o express_v 1._o the_o petition_n for_o ourselves_o to_o obtain_v such_o our_o daily_a bread_n and_o a_o blessing_n upon_o it_o 2._o the_o intercession_n for_o other_o for_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o gift_n from_o god_n to_o be_v grant_v there_o with_o we_o what_o intimate_v i._o a_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n the_o giver_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o so_o of_o his_o continual_a grace_n to_o we_o in_o give_v we_o etc._n etc._n 2._o our_o duty_n to_o beg_v it_o daily_o at_o his_o hand_n our_o defect_n and_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o all_o extreme_a want_n and_o poverty_n or_o other_o hindrance_n of_o enjoy_v our_o daily_a bread_n iii_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n for_o 1._o for_o all_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n in_o general_a or_o special_a receive_v 2._o deliverance_n from_o adversity_n and_o want_n hope_v of_o be_v hear_v in_o the_o continuance_n and_o comfortable_a enjoy_n etc._n etc._n 22._o how_o sum_n you_o it_o up_o together_o in_o order_n i._o our_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n bounty_n that_o o_o lord_n that_o every_o good_a gift_n and_o every_o perfect_a give_n come_v down_o from_o above_o etc._n etc._n and_o that_o thou_o clothe_v the_o lily_n and_o feed_v the_o young_a raven_n that_o call_v upon_o thou_o 2._o next_o our_o duty_n the_o eye_n of_o all_o thing_n look_v up_o and_o trust_v in_o thou_o o_o lord_n for_o thou_o give_v they_o meat_n in_o due_a season_n thou_o open_v thy_o hand_n and_o fille_v all_o thing_n live_v with_o plenteousness_n 3._o defect_n too_o often_o o_o lord_n we_o have_v go_v away_o from_o thou_o and_o have_v not_o look_v up_o to_o the_o hill_n from_o whence_o come_v our_o help_n ii_o petition_n be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o o_o lord_n and_o give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n iii_o intercession_n show_v we_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n &_o give_v thy_o blessing_n unto_o the_o people_n iv._o deprecation_n defend_v we_o o_o lord_n from_o want_n and_o let_v there_o be_v no_o decay_n no_o lead_n into_o captivity_n and_o no_o complain_v in_o our_o street_n v._o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n 1._o happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o case_n yea_o blessed_a be_v the_o people_n that_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o god_n 2._o we_o will_v also_o tell_v of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o sing_v of_o thy_o praise_n without_o cease_v 3._o in_o assurance_n of_o thy_o grace_n we_o will_v trust_v in_o thy_o salvation_n yea_o jacob_n shall_v rejoice_v and_o israel_n shall_v be_v right_o glad_a 23._o what_o the_o second_o petition_n for_o ourselves_o the_o five_o in_o order_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v etc._n etc._n wherein_o we_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o all_o sin_n error_n and_o offence_n against_o god_n or_o man_n as_o we_o be_v in_o charity_n affect_v and_o in_o repentance_n humble_v and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v other_o without_o which_o condition_n of_o charity_n and_o repentance_n in_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a our_o sin_n shall_v be_v forgive_v 24._o what_o the_o order_n of_o it_o after_o ask_v good_a thing_n from_o god_n our_o daily_a bread_n we_o be_v hereby_o put_v in_o mind_n what_o be_v the_o hindrance_n of_o his_o blessing_n our_o sin_n and_o so_o teach_v to_o desire_v the_o impediment_n may_v be_v remove_v whereby_o his_o blessing_n may_v more_o free_o descend_v for_o our_o sin_n be_v a_o separation_n of_o our_o soul_n from_o god_n and_o of_o he_o and_o of_o his_o favour_n from_o we_o which_o that_o it_o may_v be_v remove_v and_o we_o reconcile_v we_o pray_v forgive_v etc._n etc._n 25._o what_o herein_o contain_v 1._o the_o petition_n wherein_o the_o action_n forgiveness_n object_n of_o our_o sin_n 2._o the_o condition_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o etc._n etc._n 26._o what_o mean_v by_o forgiveness_n god_n absolute_a remission_n of_o sin_n both_o in_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o blot_v it_o out_o of_o his_o book_n and_o remembrance_n that_o it_o never_o rise_v up_o in_o judgement_n against_o we_o to_o shame_n or_o condemn_v we_o with_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o desire_v it_o gracious_o effect_v in_o we_o therein_o consider_v i._o the_o give_v of_o his_o grace_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n humility_n confession_n ii_o forgive_a the_o gild_n of_o sin_n spot_v the_o soul_n punishment_n deserve_v in_o his_o anger_n death_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a iii_o acquit_v we_o by_o 1._o apply_v christ_n merit_n to_o we_o 2._o account_v and_o acknowledge_v we_o just_a before_o he_o 3._o renew_v our_o decay_n by_o his_o spirit_n by_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n 27._o what_o mean_v by_o sin_n or_o our_o debt_n our_o offence_n against_o god_n or_o man_n for_o which_o we_o owe_v satisfaction_n and_o so_o become_v debtor_n which_o debt_n we_o be_v never_o able_a to_o satisfy_v and_o so_o we_o pray_v for_o forgiveness_n of_o those_o sin_n offence_n or_o debt_n of_o we_o be_v so_o many_o and_o so_o grievous_a both_o against_o god_n and_o man_n 28._o what_o sort_n of_o these_o debt_n be_v there_o i._o against_o god_n many_o and_o infinite_a one_o in_o number_n and_o greatness_n as_o 1._o error_n 2._o ignorances_n negligence_n 3._o all_o manner_n of_o breach_n of_o his_o law_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n ii_o against_o superior_n in_o disobedience_n iii_o against_o equal_n in_o love_n and_o and_o charity_n iv._o against_o inferiors_n in_o uncharity_n and_o want_v of_o mercy_n v._o against_o ourselves_o by_o our_o intemperance_n error_n and_o rebellion_n or_o we_o be_v debtor_n to_o god_n owe_v love_n and_o duty_n to_o all_o superious_a owe_v obedience_n to_o all_o man_n owe_v justice_n in_o love_n unicuique_fw-la suum_fw-la reddere_fw-la to_o enemy_n to_o put_v away_o anger_n and_o forgive_v injury_n to_o ourselves_o owe_v abstinency_n from_o ill_a that_o hurt_v the_o soul_n by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o be_v right_o order_v towards_o god_n our_o superior_n our_o neighbour_n our_o enemy_n ourselves_o and_o aught_o to_o render_v every_o one_o of_o these_o their_o due_n or_o we_o be_v else_o debtor_n to_o god_n and_o man_n and_o sinner_n against_o god_n especial_o in_o every_o of_o they_o as_o breaker_n of_o his_o commandment_n 29._o why_o say_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o most_o sensible_a of_o our_o own_o sin_n which_o do_v in_o number_n pass_v the_o sand_n or_o the_o hair_n on_o our_o head_n in_o number_n and_o be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v and_o which_o may_v be_v a_o motive_n to_o we_o both_o 1._o to_o forgive_v other_o since_o we_o have_v so_o many_o sin_n to_o be_v forgive_v at_o god_n hand_n 2._o to_o pray_v also_o for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o other_o sin_n which_o we_o will_v if_o we_o have_v either_o charity_n or_o sense_n therein_o of_o we_o or_o other_o misery_n 30._o why_o add_v we_o that_o condition_n 〈◊〉_d we_o forgive_v etc._n etc._n to_o teach_v we_o that_o without_o charity_n as_o well_o as_o say_v it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n or_o obtain_v our_o prayer_n to_o be_v hear_v or_o forgiveness_n at_o his_o hand_n therefore_o if_o we_o ever_o hope_v to_o obtain_v our_o prayer_n we_o must_v be_v in_o perfect_a charity_n and_o able_a true_o to_o pray_v for_o our_o enemy_n perfecutor_n and_o slanderer_n and_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o 31._o what_o if_o we_o do_v not_o forgive_v they_o we_o may_v
which_o what_o good_a christian_n be_v free_a and_o so_o good_a a_o preparative_n to_o our_o end_n and_o call_v hence_o of_o which_o who_o be_v certain_a or_o who_o can_v be_v too_o religious_o careful_a especial_o since_o they_o be_v so_o often_o in_o holy_a scripture_n call_v on_o for_o it_o and_o shall_v often_o remember_v their_o end_n and_o the_o strict_a account_n then_o to_o be_v make_v of_o all_o the_o thing_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n and_o of_o all_o that_o they_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n which_o with_o the_o holy_a father_n that_o think_v he_o hear_v the_o trumpet_n of_o god_n and_o archangells_n voice_n continual_o sound_v in_o his_o ear_n that_o surgite_fw-la mortui_fw-la venite_fw-la ad_fw-la judicium_fw-la often_o meditate_a on_o this_o and_o the_o like_a thought_n and_o preparation_n will_v as_o to_o this_o also_o be_v motive_n to_o much_o good_a and_o to_o prevent_v much_o evil_n 50._o but_o how_o be_v the_o minister_n able_a to_o discern_v the_o spirit_n or_o to_o do_v this_o sufficient_o not_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n or_o sin_n lurk_v there_o the_o priest_n indeed_o can_v nor_o may_v not_o absolve_v any_o but_o the_o penitent_a nor_o can_v know_v their_o penitency_n but_o by_o their_o outward_a expression_n it_o be_v god_n prerogative_n to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o know_v the_o thought_n and_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o priest_n eye_n pierce_v not_o so_o far_o he_o only_o read_v the_o sorrow_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o our_o word_n and_o outward_a confession_n without_o which_o he_o can_v give_v nor_o we_o receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o absolution_n 51._o but_o be_v not_o private_a or_o auricular_a confession_n how_o ever_o it_o seem_v needful_a sometime_o root_v out_o of_o our_o church_n and_o abolish_v though_o not_o so_o general_o and_o peremptory_o command_v or_o in_o the_o priest_n power_n to_o enforce_v or_o require_v it_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o root_v quite_o out_o neither_o nor_o utter_o abolish_v as_o we_o see_v by_o that_o second_o exhortation_n before_o the_o communion_n urge_v the_o penitent_n to_o it_o and_o by_o the_o form_n prescribe_v for_o the_o visitation_n of_o the_o sick_a and_o their_o absolution_n after_o their_o private_a or_o auricular_a confession_n and_o by_o the_o canon_n enjoin_v the_o minister_n silence_n on_o pain_n of_o suspension_n of_o such_o crime_n so_o private_o by_o the_o humble_a penitent_a reveal_v and_o confess_v in_o all_o which_o passage_n we_o see_v it_o by_o law_n approve_v so_o though_o the_o minister_n power_n of_o call_v they_o to_o it_o be_v abridge_v the_o thing_n itself_o yet_o and_o use_v of_o it_o be_v not_o abolish_v 52._o what_o differ_v the_o priest_n power_n ministerialiter_fw-la that_o you_o show_v before_o and_o this_o declarative_n if_o you_o mean_v declarative_a only_o very_o much_o or_o as_o much_o as_o the_o judge_n and_o his_o â—riers_n declaration_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n otherwise_o ministerialiter_fw-la be_v declarative_a too_o but_o not_o that_o only_o as_o ministerialiter_fw-la in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o his_o church_n may_v be_v authoritative_a also_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n commission_n grant_v to_o they_o to_o be_v judge_n of_o the_o sin_n and_o soul_n of_o his_o people_n as_o aforesaid_a as_o god_n depute_a judge_n on_o earth_n for_o those_o thing_n and_o so_o the_o king_n judge_n as_o his_o minister_n of_o justice_n minister_n in_o that_o point_n to_o the_o king_n and_o commonwealth_n yet_o have_v authority_n from_o he_o authoritatiué_fw-fr proceed_v and_o pronounce_v sentence_n of_o the_o thing_n in_o their_o commission_n and_o ministerial_o execute_v he_o the_o king_n judgement_n according_a to_o his_o law_n and_o have_v power_n so_o to_o do_v and_o declarative_a pronounce_v the_o same_o and_o their_o authority_n grant_v do_v no_o way_n lessen_v the_o king_n which_o the_o exercise_n mediate_o rather_o do_v more_o show_n and_o promulge_v the_o same_o but_o to_o say_v they_o have_v therefore_o power_n but_o declarative_a because_o ministerialiter_fw-la they_o execute_v the_o king_n authority_n or_o declarative_a only_a &_o not_o authorative_n because_o ministerialiter_fw-la they_o do_v it_o whereas_o they_o may_v well_o stand_v together_o yet_o each_o in_o their_o order_n and_o degree_n be_v to_o derogate_v from_o their_o authority_n and_o dignity_n as_o these_o schismatics_n do_v in_o the_o like_a manner_n from_o the_o church_n office_n and_o authority_n 55._o this_o authority_n then_o of_o the_o church_n and_o priest_n in_o that_o point_n be_v clear_a enough_o it_o be_v and_o though_o ministerialiter_fw-la to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o good_a of_o his_o church_n execute_v and_o declarative_a utter_v or_o publish_v by_o they_o not_o to_o be_v deny_v authoritative_a also_o by_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o his_o commission_n grant_v to_o they_o in_o who_o name_n they_o do_v it_o as_o original_o in_o he_o in_o his_o own_o proper_a right_n and_o only_o do_v existent_n to_o they_o only_o mediate_o and_o by_o grace_n derive_v and_o thus_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n according_a to_o the_o true_a record_n and_o rule_v of_o holy_a scripture_n and_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o father_n from_o all_o antiquity_n we_o be_v assure_v hereof_o and_o teach_v this_o truth_n against_o all_o novelty_n of_o schismatickes_n so_o that_o if_o we_o either_o assent_n to_o our_o mother_n church_n believe_v the_o scripture_n or_o credit_v the_o ancient_a father_n as_o aforesaid_a we_o can_v deny_v the_o priest_n this_o power_n of_o the_o remit_v sin_n have_v thus_o god_n word_n and_o scripture_n sure_a record_n his_o son_n promise_n and_o holy_a spirit_n testimony_n so_o many_o way_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o since_o he_o can_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n good_a reason_n have_v we_o to_o make_v our_o confession_n to_o he_o for_o sure_o god_n who_o do_v nothing_o in_o vain_a never_o give_v the_o priest_n this_o power_n in_o vain_a but_o for_o our_o benefit_n and_o expect_v our_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o it_o have_v ordain_v in_o the_o priest_n the_o power_n of_o absolution_n that_o we_o shall_v use_v the_o best_a mean_n we_o can_v to_o obtain_v that_o blessing_n which_o be_v our_o confession_n to_o he_o nor_o can_v we_o sleight_v this_o but_o we_o may_v quick_o and_o well_o hear_v saint_n augustine_n tom._n 10._o homil._n 49._o apply_v his_o speech_n close_o to_o such_o slieghter_n &_o teach_v we_o a_o better_a lesson_n nemo_fw-la sibi_fw-la dicat_fw-la say_v he_o occulte_n ago_o quia_fw-la apud_fw-la deum_fw-la ago_o etc._n etc._n let_v no_o man_n flatter_v himself_o and_o say_v i_o confess_v in_o private_a to_o god_n and_o god_n that_o know_v my_o heart_n will_n or_o shall_v pardon_v i_o though_o i_o never_o confess_v at_o all_o to_o the_o priest_n ergo_fw-la sine_fw-la causâ_fw-la dictum_fw-la esset_fw-la quae_fw-la solveritis_fw-la in_o terra_fw-la etc._n etc._n have_v god_n in_o vain_a say_v who_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v have_v he_o in_o vain_a give_v that_o power_n of_o the_o key_n to_o the_o priest_n frustramus_fw-la ergo_fw-la dei_fw-la verbum_fw-la by_o our_o wilful_a neglect_n shall_v we_o go_v about_o to_o make_v void_a the_o promise_n of_o christ_n god_n forbid_v if_o we_o have_v offend_v this_o way_n preveniamus_fw-la judicium_fw-la dei_fw-la per_fw-la confessionem_fw-la let_v we_o let_v we_o yet_o now_o at_o last_o prevent_v the_o terrible_a judgement_n of_o the_o last_o day_n by_o timely_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o god_n and_o the_o priest_n as_o he_o have_v command_v who_o as_o he_o have_v prime_a and_o original_a power_n of_o absolution_n isaiah_n 43._o 25._o and_o be_v our_o high_a confessor_n in_o the_o heaven_n have_v not_o in_o vain_a do_v any_o thing_n or_o command_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o his_o church_n and_o to_o his_o substitute_n the_o priest_n our_o confessor_n here_o on_o earth_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o dispense_n of_o absolution_n require_v our_o duty_n of_o confession_n 54._o if_o this_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o ancient_n how_o be_v it_o second_v by_o their_o practice_n according_o to_o all_o intent_n both_o private_o to_o the_o comfort_n and_o absolution_n of_o such_o humble_a penitent_n and_o more_o public_o in_o reform_v the_o stubborn_a or_o notorious_a offender_n and_o as_o with_o all_o authority_n thus_o command_v with_o all_o gravity_n by_o they_o exercise_v and_o with_o all_o humility_n and_o dutifulnesse_n by_o all_o the_o son_n of_o the_o church_n even_o to_o the_o great_a of_o they_o obey_v as_o the_o ecclesiastical_a history_n do_v plentiful_o declare_v whereby_o the_o church_n discipline_n grow_v so_o religious_o admire_v that_o even_o famous_a for_o it_o to_o succeed_a time_n awful_a fear_n and_o obedience_n
work_n as_o of_o grace_n comprehend_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 15._o be_v they_o two_o covenant_n then_o or_o one_o one_o in_o substance_n though_o two_o in_o circumstance_n one_o in_o matter_n though_o two_o in_o manner_n of_o promulgation_n and_o divers_a other_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n as_o of_o time_n sacrament_n penman_n and_o the_o like_a so_o they_o agree_v in_o the_o main_a and_o chief_a matter_n differ_v only_o in_o the_o less_o principal_a thing_n in_o manner_n and_o accident_n 16._o how_o do_v they_o agree_v 1._o in_o the_o author_n god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o 2._o mediator_n christ_n the_o mediator_n one_o in_o substance_n though_o then_o veil_v since_o reveal_v and_o so_o moses_n his_o type_n and_o divers_a sacrifice_n as_o stand_v in_o his_o stead_n in_o that_o law_n 3._o in_o the_o promise_v 1._o god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n 2._o of_o grace_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o of_o blessing_n in_o general_a and_o spiritual_a one_o 4._o in_o the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 5._o in_o the_o end_n salvation_n 17._o how_o differ_v they_o 1._o in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o messiah_n to_o be_v exhibit_v this_o of_o the_o messiah_n reveal_v 2._o corporal_a promise_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n concern_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n figure_v a_o more_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o land_n of_o the_o live_a canaan_n above_o 3._o in_o outward_a rite_n and_o type_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o other_o sacrament_n with_o they_o as_o these_o other_o sacrament_n and_o only_a christ_n the_o substance_n with_o we_o 4._o clarity_n that_o in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n of_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n obscure_a this_o in_o doctrine_n and_o substance_n christ_n and_o his_o fulfil_n all_o type_n more_o evident_a 5._o gift_n as_o now_o more_o large_a grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o god_n spirit_n upon_o all_o flesh_n promise_v 6._o duration_n that_o till_o the_o messiah_n this_o be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o as_o the_o priesthood_n 7._o obligation_n of_o that_o to_o the_o whole_a law_n ceremonial_a moral_a and_o judicial_a this_o the_o moral_a only_o the_o other_o vanish_v 8._o amplitude_n that_o in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n only_o this_o of_o all_o people_n all_o faithful_a to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n 9_o priesthood_n that_o of_o aaron_n the_o type_n this_o of_o christ_n the_o true_a high_a priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisede_n and_o so_o likewise_o in_o the_o penman_n of_o it_o the_o manner_n and_o other_o like_o circumstance_n of_o which_o hereafter_o 18._o how_o be_v they_o then_o call_v as_o distinguish_v the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o record_n in_o which_o it_o be_v register_v the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 19_o but_o have_v not_o they_o the_o gospel_n yes_o as_o the_o joyful_a promise_n of_o the_o messiah_n but_o more_o obscure_o and_o in_o type_n shadow_v even_o in_o the_o law_n itself_o but_o the_o law_n most_o plain_o and_o express_o deliver_v preach_v and_o testify_v and_o in_o that_o regard_n the_o law_n bear_v the_o denomination_n of_o both_o and_o so_o with_o we_o the_o gospel_n and_o reveal_n of_o the_o messiah_n most_o evident_o exhibit_v in_o who_o all_o shadow_n be_v vanish_v and_o all_o type_n fulfil_v and_o a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o law_n abrogate_a though_o the_o best_a part_n the_o moral_a law_n still_o in_o force_n and_o with_o we_o the_o gospel_n yet_o bear_v now_o the_o denomination_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o so_o we_o call_v it_o the_o new_a covenant_n or_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 20._o what_o be_v intend_v then_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n in_o general_n that_o his_o gracious_a favour_n whereby_o he_o have_v condescend_v to_o stoop_v so_o low_a to_o the_o consideration_n of_o mankind_n and_o our_o poor_a estate_n as_o to_o give_v we_o his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o grant_v we_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n on_o our_o condition_n to_o be_v his_o people_n and_o yield_v he_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n then_o of_o it_o and_o party_n the_o party_n to_o it_o god_n and_o his_o people_n or_o servant_n the_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o defend_v they_o to_o give_v they_o his_o grace_n mercy_n &_o forgiveness_n to_o send_v they_o his_o blessing_n they_o their_o humble_a promise_n of_o faith_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n to_o be_v his_o people_n &_o honour_v he_o 22._o how_o be_v this_o covenant_n make_v know_v or_o extant_a it_o be_v make_v know_v and_o reveal_v unto_o we_o from_o the_o begin_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o extant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n or_o record_n of_o it_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n so_o call_v as_o in_o they_o the_o word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n contain_v testify_v record_v and_o exemplify_v for_o we_o so_o name_v the_o scripture_n and_o bible_n or_o book_n of_o god_n 24._o how_o call_v instrument_n as_o legal_o compose_v the_o author_n and_o other_o party_n penman_n sign_v seal_v delivery_n and_o witness_n all_o in_o due_a form_n as_o by_o law_n require_v 25._o how_o call_v testament_n as_o the_o will_n of_o the_o testator_n who_o thereby_o appoint_v what_o he_o will_v have_v do_v after_o his_o death_n or_o departure_n by_o his_o heir_n and_o executor_n that_o possess_v his_o substance_n 26._o but_o god_n can_v die_v how_o be_v it_o then_o his_o will_n or_o testament_n nor_o christ_n as_o speak_v proper_o for_o though_o he_o die_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n yet_o he_o live_v unto_o eternity_n but_o as_o depart_v from_o earth_n and_o go_v into_o heaven_n or_o retire_v into_o that_o his_o holy_a habitation_n and_o leave_v the_o earth_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thus_o declare_v his_o will_n and_o give_v so_o large_a legacy_n as_o all_o earthly_a substance_n and_o heavenly_a blessing_n require_v his_o executor_n and_o overseer_n his_o vicegerent_n and_o other_o legatories_n his_o people_n to_o who_o it_o pertain_v to_o see_v his_o will_n perform_v 27._o who_o the_o author_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n god_n the_o promiser_n or_o testator_n who_o do_v covenant_n with_o his_o people_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o give_v they_o his_o mercy_n and_o blessing_n upon_o their_o condition_n or_o covenant_n to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 28._o who_o the_o other_o party_n his_o people_n the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o he_o to_o observe_v his_o law_n 29._o who_o the_o penman_n hereof_o god_n himself_o and_o other_o public_a notary_n 30._o how_o god_n himself_o most_o especial_o both_o in_o writing_n and_o dictate_v the_o principal_a part_n thereof_o the_o autograph_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n the_o ten_o commandment_n dictate_v of_o his_o own_o mouth_n of_o his_o spirit_n by_o the_o prophet_n and_o other_o holy_a man_n all_o other_o holy_a scripture_n &_o write_n 31._o who_o the_o other_o public_a notary_n both_o moses_n his_o servant_n the_o recorder_z and_o publisher_n of_o his_o law_n and_o testimony_n the_o prophet_n his_o officer_n to_o write_v out_o and_o interpret_v the_o same_o as_o his_o temple_n the_o court_n to_o lay_v up_o and_o preserve_v those_o record_n 32._o how_o be_v they_o sign_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n in_o the_o mount_n set_v to_o the_o commandment_n the_o substance_n of_o all_o other_o holy_a write_n by_o his_o mighty_a hand_n of_o power_n in_o miracle_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n evidence_n of_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n 33._o how_o deliver_v to_o moses_n and_o the_o father_n under_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a old_a law_n receive_v also_o by_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v 34._o how_o seal_v by_o his_o seal_n of_o his_o spirit_n show_v his_o grace_n in_o those_o token_n or_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n and_o seal_n his_o sacrament_n that_o represent_v his_o grace_n as_o in_o some_o sort_n engrave_v in_o they_o 35._o what_o sacrament_n circumcision_n especial_o and_o the_o passeover_n though_o there_o be_v also_o divers_a other_o holy_a sign_n and_o sacrifice_n 36._o what_o grace_n in_o circumcision_n the_o root_n out_o and_o supplane_v of_o sin_n the_o pascall_n lamb_n or_o the_o passeover_n the_o nourishment_n in_o the_o church_n strengthen_v of_o the_o soul._n deliverance_n out_o of_o danger_n and_o pass_v from_o egypt_n to_o canaan_n so_o from_o the_o tent_n on_o earth_n to_o a_o temple_n in_o heaven_n from_o a_o earthly_a to_o a_o heavenly_a tabernacle_n 37._o what_o witness_n a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n all_o the_o
prophet_n and_o holy_a man_n that_o have_v be_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v to_o who_o the_o promise_n still_o make_v or_o confirm_v 38._o who_o be_v the_o mediator_n in_o that_o christ_n one_o and_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o though_o moses_n the_o type_n of_o christ_n then_o see_v in_o his_o stead_n to_o stand_v between_o god_n and_o the_o people_n and_o make_v atonement_n yet_o christ_n so_o in_o moses_n and_o to_o the_o father_n in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n show_v and_o to_o be_v see_v and_o mediator_n for_o all_o flesh_n with_o the_o father_n now_o eternal_o 39_o who_o the_o author_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n god_n the_o father_n also_o in_o christ_n the_o mediator_n promiser_n and_o testator_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o blessing_n to_o all_o his_o people_n that_o observe_v his_o law_n 40._o who_o the_o other_o party_n all_o the_o faithful_a his_o people_n on_o their_o part_n promise_v to_o observe_v his_o law_n especial_o that_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n by_o which_o know_v to_o be_v his_o disciple_n as_o which_o be_v the_o sum_n and_o fulfil_v of_o the_o whole_a law_n 41._o who_o the_o dictator_n of_o it_o god_n himself_o speak_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n himself_o dictate_v both_o that_o golden_a rule_n of_o prayer_n royal_a law_n of_o love_n all_o other_o necessary_a ordinance_n to_o be_v observe_v by_o he_o and_o confirm_v of_o the_o old_a that_o be_v to_o be_v confirm_v 42._o who_o the_o penman_n both_o christ_n himself_o in_o the_o great_a letter_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a life_n and_o action_n and_o bloody_a character_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o of_o his_o passion_n black_a letter_n of_o his_o death_n and_o burial_n as_o well_o as_o glorious_a and_o golden_a letter_n of_o his_o resurrection_n ascension_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o he_o and_o write_v his_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a beside_o other_o holy_a penman_n and_o public_a notary_n also_o 43._o who_o be_v they_o the_o holy_a evangelist_n apostle_n and_o apostolical_a writer_n record_v it_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n the_o enditer_n who_o also_o testify_v the_o same_o by_o continual_a witness_n and_o evidence_n of_o power_n unto_o salvation_n to_o the_o elect._n 44._o how_o sign_v with_o his_o blood_n on_o the_o cross_n on_o mount_n calvarie_n 45._o how_o deliver_v to_o his_o church_n the_o apostle_n for_o they_o and_o their_o successor_n to_o preach_v &_o teach_v interpret_v &_o keep_v the_o same_o for_o the_o use_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o the_o world_n end_n 46._o what_o witness_n beside_o a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n then_o present_a and_o eye-witness_n of_o it_o thousand_o else_o of_o glorious_a martyr_n and_o confessor_n throughout_o all_o age_n testify_v the_o invincible_a truth_n with_o utmost_a endeavour_n and_o dear_a blood_n in_o the_o power_n and_o evidence_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n 47._o how_o seal_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o elect_n in_o those_o visible_a sign_n or_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n represent_v his_o grace_n as_o engrave_v in_o they_o and_o presenting_z or_o convey_v and_o confirm_v the_o same_o to_o their_o soul_n 48._o what_o grace_n in_o the_o sacrament_n answerable_a to_o their_o nature_n the_o promise_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o former_a sacrament_n in_o baptism_n the_o wash_v of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n admission_n into_o the_o church_n new_a birth_n and_o life_n in_o christ._n lord_n supper_n the_o nourishment_n of_o we_o in_o the_o church_n strengthen_v our_o soul_n in_o the_o faith_n feed_v on_o christ_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n a_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n by_o repentance_n and_o a_o quicken_a of_o we_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o he_o raise_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o by_o he_o live_v 49._o what_o be_v this_o order_n of_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n to_o the_o rest_n after_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n in_o the_o creed_n and_o the_o commandment_n and_o prayer_n set_v forth_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v grace_n to_o obey_v and_o please_v god_n the_o better_a come_v these_o seal_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o after_o such_o teach_n of_o the_o former_a and_o apprehension_n of_o they_o by_o the_o intellectual_a power_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o goodness_n of_o god_n descend_v even_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o sense_n confirm_v his_o grace_n and_o promise_v of_o they_o by_o the_o use_n and_o acceptation_n of_o visible_a sign_n and_o element_n for_o token_n and_o pledge_n of_o the_o same_o 50._o how_o be_v the_o number_n so_o few_o as_o two_o because_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n so_o to_o appoint_v it_o and_o it_o be_v also_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a as_o be_v baptism_n our_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n supper_n our_o strengthen_n and_o maintenance_n in_o the_o same_o 51._o how_o be_v it_o that_o five_o more_o have_v be_v add_v not_o so_o right_o or_o proper_o but_o rather_o against_o the_o course_n and_o consent_n of_o best_a authority_n and_o antiquity_n 52._o how_o say_v you_o so_o because_o only_o these_o two_o be_v so_o especial_o in_o scripture_n acknowledge_v by_o our_o saviour_n appoint_v and_o general_o receive_v &_o by_o all_o require_a to_o be_v receive_v and_o these_o only_a proper_o in_o all_o respect_n the_o other_o but_o improper_o and_o not_o by_o all_o require_a to_o be_v receive_v or_o acknowledge_v sacrament_n 53._o how_o appear_v this_o for_o that_o beside_o scripture_n the_o ancient_a father_n and_o chief_a doctor_n general_a consent_n and_o confess_v only_o these_o two_o properly_z so_o intend_v as_o s._n cyprian_n lib._n 2._o epist._n 2._o ad_fw-la stephanum_n si_fw-la utroque_fw-la sacramento_fw-la nasc_fw-la antur_fw-la they_o may_v be_v thorough_o sanctify_v and_o son_n of_o god_n as_o saint_n augustine_n de_fw-fr doctrina_fw-la christiana_n lib._n 3._o cap_n 9_o pauca_fw-la promult_n be_v facta_fw-la facilima_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n deliver_v few_o for_o many_o easy_o to_o be_v do_v divine_a to_o be_v understand_v and_o pure_a to_o be_v observe_v to_o wit_v the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o saint_n ambrose_n tertullian_n justine_n martyr_n and_o divers_a other_o confess_v the_o same_o and_o the_o other_o not_o to_o be_v so_o proper_o sacrament_n nor_o capable_a of_o a_o sacrament_n true_a definition_n in_o the_o right_a sense_n 54._o what_o be_v a_o sacrament_n then_o a_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n of_o a_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n give_v unto_o we_o ordain_v by_o christ_n as_o a_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o same_o and_o a_o pledge_n to_o assure_v we_o thereof_o 55._o what_o here_o to_o be_v observe_v 1._o the_o matter_n outward_a sensible_a singe_v and_o audible_a form_n of_o word_n accedat_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la inward_a spiritual_a grace_n represent_v and_o to_o be_v understand_v 2._o the_o author_n ordain_v by_o christ_n for_o difference_n from_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o old_a law_n and_o those_o improper_o so_o call_v not_o have_v his_o institution_n 3._o the_o end_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n twofold_n 1._o as_o a_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v grace_n 2._o as_o a_o pledge_n to_o assure_v we_o thereof_o 56._o how_o be_v it_o find_v in_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o i._o true_a sacrament_n express_o in_o 1._o baptism_n the_o 1._o matter_n outward_a sign_n element_n and_o form_n of_o word_n inward_a grace_n 2._o author_n christ_n himself_o and_o his_o institution_n go_v teach_v and_o baptise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o etc._n etc._n 3._o end_v mean_n pledge_n &_o seal_v of_o grace_n 2._o lord_n supper_n the_o 1._o matter_n in_o the_o outward_a sign_n &_o form_n of_o word_n grace_n 2._o author_n christ_n himself_o and_o his_o institution_n 3._o end_n a_o mean_n pledge_n and_o seal_v of_o grace_n ii_o other_o not_o so_o 57_o how_o show_v you_o it_o particular_o of_o they_o in_o matrimony_n neither_o author_n christ_n but_o institution_n of_o god_n in_o paradise_n and_o in_o and_o by_o nature_n not_o grace_n matter_n no_o visible_a sign_n prescribe_v or_o form_n of_o word_n especial_o by_o our_o saviour_n appoint_v end_v not_o pertain_v to_o all_o but_o only_o who_o have_v not_o the_o gift_n of_o continency_n may_v marry_v not_o mean_n or_o seal_n or_o pledge_v of_o any_o grace_n thereby_o promise_v or_o obtain_v but_o a_o holy_a estate_n of_o life_n in_o all_o that_o godly_o enter_v into_o it_o and_o necessary_a for_o some_o but_o as_o durand_n say_v to_o speak_v strict_o or_o proper_o no_o sacrament_n 58._o what_o of_o confirmation_n as_o say_v alexander_n hales_n par_fw-fr 4._o q._n 24._o neither_o do_v the_o
and_o distinct_a place_n observe_v answer_v to_o the_o several_a sort_n of_o person_n and_o their_o degree_n in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n in_o so_o comely_a order_n from_o all_o antiquity_n to_o we_o in_o the_o form_n and_o structure_n of_o our_o church_n or_o from_o the_o platform_n of_o they_o very_o lively_o represent_v to_o we_o the_o time_n practice_v and_o founder_n intention_n may_v mind_v we_o of_o the_o same_o and_o teach_v its_o wat_fw-mi order_n and_o decency_n or_o other_o respect_n of_o reverence_n before_o god_n and_o to_o god_n and_o all_o holy_a and_o consecrate_a thing_n to_o he_o for_o his_o own_o and_o to_o they_o for_o his_o sake_n be_v fit_a to_o be_v observe_v and_o by_o all_o dutiful_a son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o church_n religious_o aught_o to_o be_v perform_v as_o by_o all_o godly_a and_o religious_a person_n of_o all_o age_n and_o devout_a christian_n have_v ever_o be_v accustomea_n and_o never_o by_o any_o unless_o godless_a profane_a or_o graceless_a meretick_n and_o factious_a sectary_n detract_v or_o deny_v so_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o person_n place_n and_o thing_n consecrate_v as_o well_o as_o their_o consecration_n here_o instance_a both_o in_o the_o jewish_a church_n and_o we_o and_o thence_o issue_v difference_n and_o degree_n of_o the_o reverential_a respect_n to_o they_o usual_o exhibit_v both_o by_o we_o and_o they_o all_o which_o prove_v from_o holy_a scripture_n and_o constant_a and_o continue_a practice_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o more_o illustrate_v by_o the_o dictate_v of_o natural_a justice_n equity_n and_o reason_n and_o so_o clear_o vindicate_v from_o all_o show_n of_o idolatry_n or_o superstition_n but_o the_o neglect_n and_o contempt_n hereof_o by_o the_o factious_a produce_v miserable_a and_o wretched_a effect_n both_o to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o disorder_n in_o religion_n church_n state_n &_o government_n wheresoever_o and_o such_o unreverence_n use_v and_o their_o profaneness_n suffer_v to_o pass_v unâ—â—â—_n or_o uncorrected_a so_o the_o order_n in_o we_o and_o the_o ancient_a christian_a church_n and_o why_o so_o necessary_a to_o be_v observe_v hereby_o sufficient_o explain_v and_o against_o all_o sacrilegious_a gainsayer_n too_o common_o palpable_o find_v to_o be_v such_o plain_o demonstrate_v and_o the_o name_n of_o altar_n towards_o which_o such_o reverence_n be_v use_v and_o even_o ancient_o prescribe_v and_o enjoin_v whence_o by_o such_o perhaps_o more_o despiteful_o handle_v from_o their_o calumny_n and_o aspersion_n vindicate_v and_o to_o the_o true_a use_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o church_n ancient_a idiom_n assert_v and_o restore_v and_o so_o both_o church_n altar_n and_o other_o decent_a ceremeny_v in_o and_o about_o the_o same_o in_o our_o church_n retain_v show_v in_o general_a consonant_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o approve_a antiquity_n and_o in_o particular_a of_o the_o greek_a &_o eastern_a church_n thus_o in_o that_o point_n with_o our_o consent_n to_o be_v reconcile_v and_o for_o close_a to_o this_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n certain_a critical_a disquisition_n on_o the_o name_n of_o god_n so_o ordinary_o use_v by_o we_o in_o our_o common_a discourse_n and_o write_v useful_a as_o more_o solemn_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o religious_a duty_n and_o observance_n or_o other_o act_n of_o high_a consequence_n as_o especial_o in_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o ceremony_n thereof_o whence_o also_o by_o the_o way_n other_o like_a observation_n on_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n and_o name_n of_o antichrist_n the_o beast_n and_o whore_n of_o babylon_n in_o such_o mystical_a manner_n with_o much_o anigmaticall_a obsecurity_n by_o number_n and_o else_o express_v or_o rather_o unveyl_v and_o involve_v so_o in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o number_n of_o the_o head_n &_o horn_n of_o the_o beast_n consider_v as_o leaa_v way_n to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o name_n of_o antichrist_n be_v 666._o with_o the_o illustration_n thereof_o from_o the_o name_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o fiend_n call_v himself_o legion_n the_o very_a power_n at_o that_o time_n of_o that_o arm_a pagan_a impiety_n that_o do_v afflict_v and_o oppress_v the_o church_n &_o saint_n of_o god_n the_o application_n whereof_o may_v be_v to_o to_o any_o the_o like_a time_n and_o occasion_n or_o oppression_n refer_v and_o so_o last_o conclude_v with_o the_o nomen_fw-la tetragrammaton_fw-gr so_o usual_o pronounce_v jehovah_n but_o corrupt_o in_o stead_n of_o jaho_n prove_v by_o the_o text_n of_o the_o bible_n and_o other_o authority_n which_o may_v perhaps_o more_o regular_o and_o orderly_o be_v by_o jahvah_n yet_o all_o vowel_n to_o come_v near_o to_o the_o former_a sound_n though_o less_o right_o so_o as_o it_o be_v by_o some_o intend_a 1._o what_o be_v the_o outward_a sign_n in_o baptism_n water_n wherein_o the_o person_n baptize_v be_v dip_v or_o sprinkle_v with_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v note_v 1._o the_o matter_n or_o element_n water_n use_v so_o of_o old_a as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o 1._o the_o leprous_a and_o unclean_a 2._o naaman_n the_o syrian_a 3._o the_o blind_a man_n send_v to_o wash_v in_o siloam_n joh._n 9_o 7._o 4._o john_n baptise_v in_o jordan_n 11._o the_o action_n 1._o dip_v in_o summer_n or_o warm_a country_n 2._o sprinkle_v in_o cold_a climate_n or_o weather_n 3._o or_o for_o the_o tenderness_n and_o danger_n of_o the_o infant_n 4._o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v in_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n of_o which_o outward_a sign_n and_o part_n thereof_o none_o ought_v to_o be_v omit_v or_o alter_v which_o will_v make_v the_o baptism_n else_o be_v no_o baptism_n and_o which_o right_o once_o perform_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v iterate_v 4._o what_o the_o inward_a grace_n the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n by_o sprinkle_v of_o christ_n blood_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o trinity_n whence_o a_o death_n to_o sin_n and_o a_o new_a birth_n to_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o 5._o whence_o be_v it_o or_o what_o reason_n of_o this_o because_o be_v by_o nature_n bear_v in_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n we_o be_v hereby_o make_v the_o child_n of_o grace_n 6._o what_o be_v herein_o to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o part_n resemble_v one_o another_o the_o relata_fw-la and_o corclata_fw-la 2._o resemble_v our_o representation_n in_o the_o part_n 3._o the_o relation_n and_o presentation_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v to_o the_o soul_n 4._o the_o effect_n and_o efficacy_n or_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o death_n to_o sin_n new_a birth_n to_o righteousness_n and_o manner_n and_o reason_n thereof_o explain_v for_o whereas_o by_o nature_n etc._n etc._n 7._o which_o be_v the_o part_n resemble_v one_o another_o the_o 1._o water_n represent_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 2._o sprinkle_v thereof_o on_o the_o body_n the_o wash_v the_o soul._n 3._o action_n of_o the_o priest_n the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n bless_v the_o action_n 4._o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n promise_v 8_o how_o distinguish_v into_o relata_fw-la and_o corelata_fw-la the_o 1._o water_n 2._o sprinkle_v 3._o action_n 4._o word_n the_o outward_a part_n of_o relata_fw-la to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n wash_v the_o soul_n operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o inward_a part_n or_o corelata_fw-la 9_o which_o the_o relation_n the_o representation_n that_o the_o part_n have_v between_o themselves_o one_o to_o another_o as_o water_n to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o wash_v the_o body_n to_o the_o cleanse_v the_o soul_n the_o action_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o word_n prescribe_v to_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o power_n in_o the_o grace_n and_o blessing_n propose_v and_o promise_v 10._o how_o the_o presentation_n of_o it_o to_o the_o soul_n in_o those_o outward_a emblem_n as_o seal_n show_v the_o grace_n by_o faith_n throughout_o the_o whole_a life_n apprehend_v and_o exercise_v by_o the_o power_n and_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n make_v it_o profitable_a to_o the_o soul_n 11._o what_o the_o effect_n or_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n thereof_o 1._o the_o death_n to_o sin_n be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o soul_n so_o wash_v in_o his_o blood_n make_v clean_o and_o die_v unto_o sin_n that_o be_v crucify_v in_o we_o as_o we_o unto_o it_o 2_o the_o new_a birth_n unto_o righteousness_n as_o be_v baptize_v and_o bury_v with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n we_o be_v also_o raise_v up_o in_o he_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o sanctification_n 12._o what_o be_v intend_v herein_o 1._o our_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o old_a man_n in_o all_o the_o corrupt_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n
spirit_n 72._o how_o be_v god_n will_v know_v as_o it_o be_v reveal_v in_o his_o holy_a word_n 73._o where_o be_v that_o word_n contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 74._o what_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n the_o law_n of_o god_n give_v to_o we_o and_o his_o will_n in_o general_a as_o before_o mention_v for_o the_o moral_a part_n thereof_o more_o particular_o express_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n hereafter_o recite_v 75._o how_o long_o oblige_v to_o this_o duty_n and_o diligence_n so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v any_o be_v all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 76._o why_o so_o because_o from_o he_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o life_n and_o be_v and_o so_o to_o his_o honour_n ought_v all_o to_o be_v refer_v 77._o how_o all_o our_o day_n whether_o of_o prosperity_n in_o praise_n or_o adversity_n in_o patience_n to_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 78._o how_o life_n whether_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o right_o understand_v or_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o god_n church_n and_o service_n as_o well_o apply_v that_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o may_v be_v a_o entrance_n to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n hereafter_o 79._o be_v this_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o surety_n promise_v it_o be_v into_o these_o three_o part_n distribute_v viz._n 1._o our_o repentance_n to_o forsake_v and_o renounce_v all_o evil_a the_o devil_n world_n and_o the_o flesh._n 2._o our_o faith_n to_o believe_v all_o the_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n 3._o our_o obedience_n to_o keep_v and_o walk_v in_o god_n holy_a will_n and_o his_o commandment_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n sect_n 5._o the_o four_o question_n our_o christian_a resolution_n to_o perform_v the_o vow_n make_v for_o we_o in_o baptism_n and_o how_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v and_o that_o many_o way_n in_o common_a morality_n conscience_n and_o reason_n law_n and_o religion_n since_o for_o our_o so_o apparent_a good_a and_o church_n and_o superior_a institution_n and_o command_v to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o humility_n our_o duty_n to_o praise_n god_n for_o our_o happy_a estate_n of_o salvation_n give_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n by_o the_o administry_n of_o the_o church_n and_o mean_n of_o the_o sacrament_n confirm_v and_o seal_v to_o our_o soul_n and_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o grace_n of_o continuance_n so_o to_o persevere_v therein_o to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o here_o also_o a_o reason_n be_v render_v why_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o surety_n promise_n or_o vow_n in_o baptism_n be_v pass_v by_o and_o the_o second_o part_n concern_v the_o creed_n be_v so_o here_o first_o and_o principal_o insist_v on_o as_o follow_v 1._o do_v thou_o think_v thou_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v and_o do_v as_o they_o have_v promise_v for_o thou_o yes_o very_o by_o god_n help_v so_o i_o will_v etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o be_v contain_v in_o this_o answer_n a_o fourfold_a resolution_n 1._o as_o a_o direct_a and_o resoulte_v affirmation_n of_o the_o demand_n yes_o very_o 2._o as_o a_o resolute_a asseveration_n and_o protestation_n to_o the_o same_o and_o by_o god_n help_n 3._o as_o a_o resolute_a praise_v of_o god_n and_o give_v of_o thanks_n i_o hearty_o thank_v etc._n etc._n 4._o as_o a_o resolve_a prayer_n for_o grace_n of_o continuance_n and_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n i_o pray_v god_n etc._n etc._n 3._o be_v then_o the_o party_n bind_v by_o another_o act_n he_o be_v both_o in_o morality_n and_o conscience_n reason_n and_o religion_n 4._o without_o any_o deputation_n yes_o since_o it_o be_v for_o his_o good_a and_o if_o it_o have_v not_o be_v promise_v yet_o in_o conscience_n and_o else_o bind_v to_o perform_v that_o 5._o how_o so_o 1._o in_o common_a morality_n since_o it_o be_v for_o his_o good_a and_o so_o in_o duty_n for_o good_a order_n and_o virtue_n sake_n to_o do_v it_o 2._o in_o conscience_n since_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o good_a of_o our_o own_o soul_n so_o oblige_v 3._o in_o reason_n since_o by_o superior_n and_o those_o that_o have_v authority_n over_o we_o our_o parent_n and_o superior_n enjoin_v 4._o religion_n since_o by_o the_o church_n authority_n so_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o good_a ordain_v 6._o but_o can_v infant_n be_v bind_v or_o those_o under_o age_n by_o their_o own_o or_o which_o be_v less_o other_o act_n by_o both_o when_o it_o be_v for_o their_o good_a otherwise_o not_o if_o to_o their_o prejudice_n and_o rather_o by_o tutor_n and_o governor_n act_n then_o by_o their_o own_o 7._o why_o so_o because_o they_o be_v intend_v of_o wisdom_n and_o judgement_n and_o know_v what_o be_v convenient_a and_o trust_v with_o the_o guide_n and_o government_n of_o the_o infant_n or_o young_a here_o yet_o want_v discretion_n 8._o how_o appearoth_fw-la it_o that_o they_o be_v so_o bind_v in_o very_a law_n as_o well_o as_o reason_n the_o ground_n of_o all_o good_a law_n when_o it_o be_v for_o their_o good_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n as_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n teach_v and_o bring_v up_o and_o the_o like_a the_o infant_n and_o pupil_n or_o heir_n in_o nonage_n as_o well_o as_o the_o most_o age_a person_n bind_v to_o perform_v pay_v and_o discharge_v such_o due_n and_o promise_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o reason_n for_o it_o because_o it_o be_v for_o his_o apparent_a good_a and_o benefit_n so_o if_o he_o find_v a_o hand_n to_o receive_v a_o beneficial_a lease_n in_o law_n be_v a_o infant_n he_o must_v also_o find_v a_o hand_n to_o pay_v the_o rent_n and_o perform_v the_o condition_v covenant_n 10._o but_o how_o be_v this_o for_o his_o good_a in_o a_o uncomparable_a great_a and_o high_a degree_n as_o hereby_o receive_v into_o the_o heavenly_a society_n of_o saint_n and_o to_o have_v that_o glorious_a privilege_n hereby_o sign_v to_o he_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n member_n of_o christ_n and_o heir_n of_o blessedness_n and_o so_o as_o he_o receive_v the_o benefit_n tie_v to_o perform_v the_o covenant_n 11._o how_o follow_v it_o that_o he_o say_v by_o god_n grace_n so_o i_o will_v in_o acknowledgement_n of_o 1._o the_o fountain_n whence_o all_o sufficiency_n and_o ability_n do_v flow_v 2._o the_o readiness_n and_o propensity_n we_o ought_v to_o have_v to_o perform_v it_o 11._o have_v we_o then_o no_o ability_n of_o ourselves_o no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n much_o less_o to_o perform_v any_o good_a deed_n but_o all_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v from_o god_n 12._o what_o be_v our_o duty_n then_o to_o do_v to_o pray_v for_o ability_n from_o he_o expect_v his_o grace_n and_o after_o the_o same_o in_o humility_n as_o consider_v whence_o all_o our_o ability_n come_v to_o direct_v our_o course_n 13._o can_v we_o do_v this_o then_o not_o we_o as_o of_o ourselves_o but_o god_n grace_n and_o good_a spirit_n within_o we_o that_o begin_v will_v perform_v every_o good_a work_n to_o his_o glory_n 14._o what_o shall_v we_o do_v then_o only_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o will_n be_v press_v to_o obey_v and_o do_v as_o his_o good_a spirit_n move_v we_o not_o to_o quench_v the_o spirit_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v speak_v lord_n for_o thy_o servant_n hear_v according_o continue_z in_o well_o do_v 15._o how_o shall_v we_o find_v or_o know_v this_o if_o we_o praise_v god_n for_o grace_n receive_v and_o pray_v unto_o he_o for_o more_o as_o follow_v in_o this_o answer_n 16._o why_o shall_v we_o praise_v he_o because_o thanksgiving_n for_o grace_n receive_v be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o former_a grace_n and_o seed_n of_o the_o latter_a 17._o what_o do_v you_o praise_v he_o for_o here_o for_o call_v i_o to_o this_o state_n of_o salvation_n 18._o what_o be_v this_o state_n of_o salvation_n the_o state_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n by_o his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n whereof_o the_o sacrament_n be_v sign_n and_o seal_n 19_o how_o be_v we_o else_o out_o of_o god_n favour_n welter_v in_o our_o own_o blood_n and_o pollution_n of_o sin_n by_o nature_n but_o restore_v to_o his_o favour_n thus_o by_o grace_n 20._o in_o or_o by_o who_o or_o what_o mean_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o for_o his_o sake_n do_v blot_v out_o all_o our_o guilt_n and_o offence_n 21._o how_o be_v we_o bring_v to_o this_o estate_n we_o be_v call_v by_o god_n by_o who_o elect_v and_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o church_n by_o his_o appointment_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n and_o thus_o last_o seal_v for_o his_o receive_v these_o sign_n the_o sacrament_n with_o the_o virtue_n and_o effect_n of_o they_o pledge_n