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principal_a matter_n contain_v in_o this_o first_o part._n chap._n i._n how_o and_o in_o what_o respect_v faith_n be_v necessary_a sect._n 1_o pag._n 1_o diverse_a acceptation_n of_o the_o word_n faith_n sect._n 2._o p._n 2._o 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o faith_n sect._n 3._o pag._n 3_o why_o some_o kind_n of_o faith_n be_v call_v historical_a ibid._n the_o difference_n betwixt_o faith_n miraculous_a and_o ordinary_a ibid._n p._n 4_o why_o true_a faith_n be_v call_v justify_v or_o save_v faith_n ibid._n in_o what_o phrase_n this_o faith_n be_v unfold_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n pag._n 5_o to_o believe_v god_n and_o to_o believe_v in_o god_n do_v in_o scripture_n import_v one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n p._n 5_o not_o the_o habit_n though_o
the_o work_n of_o mortification_n with_o much_o readiness_n ibid._n 5._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v spiritual_a thing_n be_v link_v together_o p._n 248_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o the_o promise_n of_o sanctification_n 1._o it_o acquaint_v a_o man_n with_o his_o emptiness_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n p._n 248._o 249_o 2._o it_o show_v where_o the_o strength_n be_v to_o be_v have_v which_o we_o want_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o a_o constant_a conscionable_a and_o diligent_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n p._n 249._o 250_o 3._o it_o incit_v to_o a_o holy_a improvement_n of_o what_o grace_n we_o have_v receive_v ibid._n 4._o it_o fight_v courageous_o against_o sin_n and_o cry_v instant_o to_o the_o lord_n for_o help_v ibid._n 5._o it_o submit_v willing_o to_o what_o course_n the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o take_v for_o the_o crucify_a of_o sin_n ibid._n 6._o faith_n be_v the_o band_n or_o sinew_n whereby_o we_o be_v tie_v unto_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n p._n 251._o 252_o 7._o true_a faith_n stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o begin_n of_o sanctification_n p._n 252_o the_o mean_n how_o a_o christian_a be_v to_o stir_v up_o faith_n to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v sanctify_v he_o when_o he_o see_v nothing_o but_o thraldom_n 1._o he_o must_v bewail_v his_o spiritual_a nakedness_n thraldom_n and_o vassalage_n under_o sin_n p._n 252._o 253_o 2._o he_o must_v look_v to_o the_o grace_n truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o sanctify_v to_o the_o fullness_n and_o sufficiency_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n p._n 254_o 3._o he_o must_v pray_v instant_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o sanctify_a grace_n p._n 255_o 4._o it_o be_v good_a to_o move_v the_o heart_n quiet_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o promise_n and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n p._n 255_o chap._n four_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o life_n everlasting_a no_o less_o than_o righteousness_n p_o 256_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v upon_o condition_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 256_o life_n eternal_a be_v begin_v in_o they_o that_o believe_v p._n 257_o when_o first_o we_o believe_v they_o be_v we_o entitle_v to_o life_n everlasting_a and_o so_o have_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o glory_n in_o respect_n of_o right_a and_o propriety_n p._n 257._o 258_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o be_v give_v of_o grace_n ibid._n it_o be_v very_o necessary_a to_o believe_v it_o 1._o that_o we_o may_v with_o more_o quietness_n of_o mind_n bear_v the_o affliction_n trouble_n and_o persecution_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o this_o world_n p._n 258_o 2._o it_o serve_v to_o establish_v our_o heart_n against_o sundry_a worldly_a care_n and_o fear_n p._n 259_o 3._o if_o we_o keep_v heaven_n in_o our_o eye_n we_o shall_v fight_v courageous_o and_o run_v with_o patience_n notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v these_o promise_n 1._o as_o a_o humble_a petitioner_n it_o receive_v and_o lay_v hold_v upon_o salvation_n itself_o promise_v p._n 259._o 260_o 2._o faith_n do_v not_o begin_v to_o apprehend_v life_n and_o then_o leave_v it_o to_o work_n but_o do_v ever_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n until_o we_o come_v to_o enjoy_v it_o p._n 260_o 3._o by_o faith_n we_o receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n as_o the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n p._n 260._o 261_o 4._o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o everlasting_a life_n lead_v forward_o in_o the_o path_n of_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n p._n 261._o 262_o 5._o it_o seek_v to_o get_v our_o title_n confirm_v and_o assure_v to_o the_o conscience_n by_o evidence_n and_o earnest_n or_o pawn_v p._n 263_o 6._o it_o strive_v to_o enter_v the_o possession_n of_o this_o heavenly_a kingdom_n by_o degree_n p._n 263_o 7._o it_o earnest_o desire_v and_o long_v after_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o glory_n p._n 263._o 264_o 8._o it_o assure_v that_o we_o be_v make_v heir_n of_o glory_n to_o which_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n will_v bring_v we_o in_o his_o time_n appoint_v p._n 264._o 265_o god_n in_o great_a mercy_n do_v vouchsafe_v to_o his_o adopt_a son_n many_o excellent_a royalty_n in_o this_o life_n p._n 265._o 266_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o godly_a in_o this_o life_n 1._o faith_n rest_v upon_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v from_o he_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v good_a and_o profitable_a p._n 266._o 267_o 2._o it_o petition_v instant_o for_o succour_n p._n 267._o 268_o 3._o it_o receive_v earthly_a blessing_n as_o gift_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o token_n of_o love_n p._n 268_o 4._o faith_n in_o these_o &_o the_o foresay_a promise_n do_v great_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n towards_o god_n ibid._n 5._o it_o do_v inward_o quiet_a and_o cheer_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o manifold_a outward_a discouragement_n p._n 268._o 269_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o these_o promise_n 1._o to_o humble_v ourselves_o unfeigned_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o miserable_a and_o accurse_a estate_n by_o sin_n and_o former_a carelessness_n to_o seek_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n p._n 269._o 270._o 271._o 272_o 2._o we_o must_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o everlasting_a life_n by_o consideration_n of_o the_o free_a and_o rich_a grace_n of_o god_n his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n the_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o greatness_n excellency_n and_o worth_n of_o the_o benefit_n promise_v p._n 272._o 273._o 274._o 275._o 276_o 3._o we_o must_v pray_v earnest_o that_o god_n will_v increase_v our_o faith_n seal_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n lead_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n cause_v we_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o holiness_n make_v we_o wise_a to_o prize_n and_o value_n to_o taste_v and_o relish_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o assure_v our_o conscience_n of_o right_a and_o title_n to_o that_o everlasting_a inheritance_n p._n 277._o 278_o 4._o we_o must_v quicken_v ourselves_o to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n wait_v patient_o and_o walk_v cheerful_o before_o he_o p._n 278._o 279_o chap._n v._o god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n p._n 279_o 280_o the_o love_n which_o god_n bear_v to_o his_o people_n be_v a_o everlasting_a love_n and_o the_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o effectual_o and_o shall_v be_v keep_v assure_o be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n p._n 280._o 281_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n itself_o p._n 281._o 282_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v build_v upon_o the_o rock_n not_o upon_o the_o rock_n now_o and_o anon_o upon_o the_o sand_n p._n 282_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o man_n pluck_v they_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n p._n 282._o 283_o they_o be_v fence_v against_o the_o treachery_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n remain_v in_o they_o p._n 283_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v into_o their_o heart_n to_o dwell_v and_o remain_v with_o they_o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o their_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n p._n 283._o 284_o the_o life_n which_o they_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o everlasting_a life_n p._n 284_o christ_n have_v pray_v for_o his_o people_n that_o their_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v p._n 284_o we_o be_v assure_v from_o god_n that_o he_o will_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v ibid._n by_o serious_a meditation_n on_o these_o promise_n we_o must_v settle_v ourselves_o in_o believe_v our_o perseverance_n which_o be_v very_o necessary_a for_o 1._o have_v it_o not_o be_v a_o point_n of_o great_a weight_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v mention_v it_o so_o often_o p._n 285_o 2._o we_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a to_o withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n potent_a and_o vigilant_a to_o assail_v ibid._n 3._o our_o weakness_n be_v not_o great_a than_o our_o backwardness_n to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n when_o we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n ibid._n 4._o whilst_o christian_n distrustful_o question_v their_o perseverance_n all_o present_a favour_n seem_v the_o less_o all_o other_o promise_n be_v hold_v the_o more_o weak_o ibid._n 5._o confidence_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n do_v encourage_v and_o quicken_v in_o a_o christian_a course_n p._n 286_o he_o that_o have_v faith_n indeed_o will_v not_o nay_o he_o can_v take_v courage_n to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n upon_o this_o pretence_n that_o faith_n once_o have_v can_v utter_o be_v lose_v ibid._n 6._o look_v how_o much_o we_o come_v short_a in_o believe_v the_o faithful_a promise_n of_o god_n concern_v our_o future_a
faith_n to_o the_o cheerful_a practice_n of_o that_o duty_n whereunto_o we_o find_v ourselves_o dull_a and_o sluggish_a 1._o we_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v this_o dulness_n and_o sloth_n make_v it_o hateful_a and_o shame_n ourselves_o for_o it_o before_o the_o lord_n p._n 394._o 395_o 2._o call_v upon_o our_o soul_n by_o many_o powerful_a and_o strong_a persuasion_n to_o awake_v to_o the_o work_n of_o god_n with_o liveliness_n p._n 396._o 397_o 3._o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v revive_v and_o quicken_v us._n p._n 397_o 4._o renew_v our_o resolution_n to_o walk_v with_o god_n trust_v in_o his_o grace_n ibid._n chap._n x._o christian_n be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o vocation_n for_o 1._o god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o labour_v in_o a_o call_n 2._o prescribe_v the_o bound_n of_o our_o call_n 3._o and_o promise_v his_o blessing_n to_o our_o honest_a endeavour_n p._n 398._o 399_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o vocation_n 1._o to_o prevent_v the_o evil_n which_o beset_v we_o in_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n as_o covetousness_n injustice_n impatience_n and_o distract_n care_n p._n 399_o 2._o that_o work_n be_v not_o acceptable_a which_o be_v not_o do_v in_o faith_n p._n 400_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o call_n 1._o it_o inform_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o a_o honest_a vocation_n for_o which_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o into_o which_o we_o may_v enter_v by_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n p._n 400_o 2._o faith_n instruct_v not_o to_o meddle_v above_o our_o knowledge_n but_o to_o lean_v upon_o the_o live_a god_n not_o on_o our_o skill_n or_o cunning_n p._n 401_o 3._o it_o quicken_v the_o most_o skilful_a workman_n to_o strive_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n that_o the_o work_n he_o set_v about_o may_v succeed_v well_o and_o prosper_v ibid._n 4._o it_o cause_v diligence_n care_n uprightness_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o all_o the_o work_n action_n and_o business_n of_o our_o call_n as_o know_v that_o while_o we_o walk_v honest_o therein_o we_o do_v service_n to_o the_o lord_n p._n 401._o 402_o 5._o it_o incourage_v to_o the_o most_o difficult_a painful_a and_o in_o the_o world_n esteem_n disgraceful_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n p._n 403_o 6._o it_o strengthen_v against_o manifold_a trouble_n disgrace_n opposition_n and_o discouragement_n that_o man_n meet_v withal_o in_o their_o place_n p._n 403._o 404_o 7._o it_o direct_v wise_o to_o order_v the_o affair_n of_o our_o call_n and_o to_o go_v about_o they_o in_o good_a manner_n p._n 404_o 8._o it_o teach_v to_o moderate_a care_n confine_v desire_n of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o commit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n for_o the_o success_n of_o our_o work_n p._n 404._o 405_o 9_o it_o support_v with_o strength_n patient_o to_o bear_v the_o calamity_n that_o accompany_v we_o in_o our_o calling_n p._n 405._o 406_o 10._o faith_n restrain_v distrustful_a care_n concern_v the_o success_n of_o our_o labour_n but_o be_v not_o slack_a to_o crave_v god_n blessing_n upon_o our_o labour_n p._n 406_o 11._o if_o we_o find_v wish_v success_n it_o make_v vigilant_a frugal_a humble_a merciful_a and_o thankful_a p._n 406._o 407_o 12._o faith_n couple_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o call_n with_o the_o practice_n of_o christianity_n ibid._n how_o we_o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n touch_v the_o success_n of_o that_o work_n whereunto_o we_o be_v call_v which_o we_o find_v to_o be_v much_o above_o our_o strength_n or_o mean_n 1._o faith_n cause_v selfe-deniall_n in_o respect_n of_o judgement_n wisdom_n and_o power_n p._n 407_o 408_o 2._o it_o teach_v submission_n to_o god_n direction_n and_o dependence_n upon_o his_o aid_n help_v and_o assistance_n p._n 408._o 409_o the_o prop_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v two_o 1._o the_o exact_a infinite_a wisdom_n of_o god_n who_o know_v what_o mean_n be_v fit_a to_o be_v use_v now_o and_o what_o not_o 2._o god_n providence_n which_o rule_v in_o every_o thing_n which_o fall_v out_o even_o the_o least_o matter_n ibid._n 3._o i'faith_o thus_o under-propped_n bring_v forth_o industry_n and_o endeavour_n to_o observe_v god_n in_o his_o providence_n p._n 409._o 410_o 4._o faith_n can_v be_v silent_a he_o that_o believe_v will_v pray_v ibid._n 5._o it_o put_v life_n and_o hardiness_n into_o us._n ibid._n 6._o it_o wait_v upon_o god_n for_o good_a success_n and_o triumph_v before_o the_o victory_n p._n 410._o 411_o 7._o faith_n be_v ready_a and_o forward_o to_o praise_n god_n for_o good_a success_n ibid._n chap._n xi_o there_o be_v many_o promise_n make_v in_o scripture_n that_o god_n will_v bless_v his_o own_o ordinance_n to_o his_o people_n good_a p._n 412._o 413_o these_o promise_n be_v firm_a ground_n whereupon_o the_o faithful_a may_v build_v this_o affiance_n that_o by_o the_o conscionable_a use_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n he_o shall_v be_v make_v wise_a unto_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n p._n 414_o the_o serious_a meditation_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v exceed_v profitable_a to_o quicken_v and_o encourage_v unto_o cheerful_a and_o constant_a attendance_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o ordinance_n p._n 414_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o god_n ordinance_n for_o 1._o it_o avayl_v not_o to_o live_v under_o the_o gospel_n if_o it_o be_v not_o receive_v in_o faith_n p._n 414._o 415_o 2._o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o have_v faith_n but_o it_o must_v be_v exercise_v to_o receive_v that_o grace_n which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v reach_v we_o with_o the_o seal_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o god_n ordinance_n 1._o it_o teach_v to_o worship_v the_o true_a god_n pure_o pag._n p._n 415._o 416_o 2._o it_o delight_v great_o to_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o god_n in_o his_o sanctuary_n p._n 416_o 3._o it_o seek_v acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 417_o 4._o it_o glu_v the_o heart_n close_o to_o the_o word_n receive_v &_o possess_v the_o good_a thing_n promise_v and_o charge_v the_o disposition_n of_o soul_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o word_n p._n 417._o 418_o 5._o it_o quicken_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o his_o ordinance_n with_o diligence_n cheerfulness_n and_o best_a endeavour_n p._n 418_o parent_n shall_v in_o faith_n present_v their_o child_n to_o god_n in_o baptism_n p._n 419_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o this_o particular_a 1._o it_o call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o free_a and_o gracious_a covenant_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o believe_a parent_n and_o their_o posterity_n p._n 419._o 420_o 2._o by_o faith_n the_o believe_a parent_n must_v give_v themselves_o unto_o god_n choose_v he_o to_o be_v their_o portion_n and_o resign_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o his_o word_n p._n 420_o 3._o it_o provoke_v parent_n to_o offer_v their_o child_n unto_o god_n by_o hearty_a and_o unfeigned_a prayer_n assoon_o as_o ever_o they_o have_v receive_v they_o from_o he_o ibid._n 4._o it_o consider_v what_o a_o singular_a prerogative_n it_o be_v to_o be_v actual_o admit_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n receive_v into_o his_o family_n and_o to_o have_v his_o name_n put_v upon_o us._n p._n 420._o 421_o fervent_a effectual_a prayer_n do_v accompany_v these_o meditation_n of_o faith_n ibid._n 5._o it_o stir_v up_o hearty_a rejoice_n in_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v in_o tender_a compassion_n to_o look_v upon_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n and_o thus_o to_o honour_v and_o advance_v they_o p._n 421_o 6._o it_o stir_v up_o parent_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o careful_a to_o bring_v up_o their_o child_n in_o information_n and_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n p._n 422_o by_o faith_n we_o shall_v make_v right_a use_n of_o our_o baptism_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n p._n 422._o 423_o the_o use_n to_o be_v make_v of_o baptism_n be_v twofold_a 1._o it_o serve_v to_o be_v a_o pledge_n and_o token_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o 1._o it_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o our_o regeneration_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n p._n 423_o 2._o it_o confirm_v unto_o we_o the_o free_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n ibid._n 3._o baptism_n be_v a_o pledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o of_o our_o fellowship_n therein_o ibid._n 4._o it_o be_v also_o a_o pledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n life_n and_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o he_o therein_o ibid._n 5._o baptism_n be_v a_o pledge_n of_o our_o adoption_n in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 424_o 6._o baptism_n be_v a_o solemn_a testimony_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o all_o the_o lively_a member_n of_o christ_n jesus_n ibid._n 7._o it_o be_v a_o seal_n and_o pledge_v to_o assure_v that_o
and_o supernatural_a gift_n of_o grace_n wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n through_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n a_o sinner_n acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v his_o offence_n whereby_o he_o do_v not_o only_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a truth_n of_o god_n and_o be_v certain_o persuade_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v appoint_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o salvation_n to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o his_o saviour_n if_o he_o do_v believe_v but_o do_v rely_v cast_v and_o repose_v his_o soul_n upon_o christ_n his_o saviour_n and_o by_o he_o upon_o god_n as_o a_o love_a father_n in_o he_o cleave_v inseparable_o to_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n as_o good_a both_o simple_o and_o in_o comparison_n and_o feed_v upon_o it_o as_o the_o wholesome_a food_n of_o life_n §_o 2._o god_n the_o father_n faith_n §._o 2._o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o faith_n in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o mediator_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o 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of_o the_o gospel_n much_o more_o in_o faith_n justify_v there_o be_v such_o relation_n betwixt_o faith_n and_o the_o word_n 1.12_o john_n 20.21_o rom._n 10.17_o esay_n 55.3_o col._n 1.6_o &_o 2._o â—_o ephes_n 1.12_o that_o without_o the_o word_n there_o can_v be_v no_o faith_n as_o the_o foundation_n be_v take_v away_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v build_v upon_o it_o can_v stand_v the_o order_n whereby_o man_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o faith_n be_v this_o first_o they_o hear_v and_o then_o they_o believe_v faith_n be_v a_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n but_o no_o assent_n can_v be_v give_v to_o a_o thing_n utter_o unknown_a what_o be_v more_o absurd_a then_o to_o dream_v of_o a_o blind_a assent_n to_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o a_o thing_n we_o never_o hear_v off_o howsoever_o faith_n apprehend_v mystery_n not_o to_o be_v inquire_v into_o yet_o the_o proposition_n and_o doctrine_n of_o all_o the_o article_n of_o faith_n must_v be_v distinct_o conceive_v prevent_v popish_a objection_n prevent_v that_o a_o man_n be_v able_a to_o understand_v what_o they_o be_v if_o a_o man_n can_v give_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v he_o must_v be_v able_a to_o give_v a_o reason_n of_o his_o belief_n 7._o 2._o cor._n 10.5_o bellar._n de_fw-fr justif_n lib._n 1._o cap._n 7._o faith_n captivate_v our_o understanding_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n but_o be_v not_o ignorant_a of_o christ_n or_o of_o his_o doctrine_n it_o give_v credit_n and_o submit_v to_o the_o truth_n acknowledge_v though_o it_o seem_v absurd_a to_o carnal_a reason_n but_o it_o cherish_v not_o ignorance_n of_o divine_a mystery_n exceed_v all_o humane_a capacity_n it_o subiect_v reason_n to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n and_o his_o revelation_n but_o
be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o they_o that_o hear_v it_o where_o the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n be_v compare_v to_o wine_n which_o profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v drunken_a that_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n and_o to_o believe_v be_v spiritual_o to_o drink_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o say_v david_n because_o thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n my_o lip_n shall_v praise_v thou_o 5._o psal_n 63.1_o 3_o 5._o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n etc._n etc._n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n 54._o john_n 6_o 35_o 50_o 51_o 53_o 54._o be_v to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o to_o drink_v his_o blood_n temporary_a faith_n taste_v the_o word_n as_o man_n do_v meat_n which_o they_o spit_v out_o again_o receive_v it_o as_o a_o raw_a stomach_n do_v meat_n which_o it_o vomit_v up_o and_o can_v hold_v 6.5_o heb._n 6.5_o but_o it_o never_o feed_v kind_o upon_o the_o several_a part_n 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in_o a_o sure_a band_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o love_n can_v be_v the_o form_n or_o soul_n of_o faith_n livelihood_n be_v the_o qualification_n love_v the_o companion_n work_v the_o fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o that_o faith_n that_o justifi_v but_o faith_n receive_v not_o it_o virtue_n life_n or_o efficacy_n from_o charity_n or_o any_o other_o virtue_n but_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o who_o it_o be_v breathe_v into_o we_o from_o who_o also_o it_o receive_v that_o it_o may_v give_v force_n to_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o good_a work_n whereby_o they_o be_v virtue_n and_o good_a work_n it_o be_v faith_n and_o not_o charity_n that_o give_v influence_n to_o all_o other_o grace_n even_o to_o charity_n itself_o as_o faith_n increase_v so_o other_o grace_n increase_n as_o faith_n decrease_v so_o other_o grace_n decrease_v the_o l_o fe_o of_o faith_n be_v our_o life_n the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v our_o strength_n if_o our_o faith_n be_v weâ—ke_n there_o be_v nothing_o else_o whereby_o we_o can_v be_v strong_a it_o be_v the_o essential_a form_n or_o act_v of_o faith_n to_o accept_v of_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n 3.27_o heb._n 11.33_o gal._n 3.14_o 22._o math._n 8.13_o rom._n 4.16_o rom._n 3.27_o whereby_o we_o obtain_v they_o also_o god_n have_v appoint_v that_o as_o a_o condition_n that_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n to_o exclude_v boast_v and_o to_o set_v forth_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o favour_n but_o charity_n can_v serve_v for_o that_o use_n because_o i_o can_v presume_v of_o that_o that_o be_v another_o upon_o any_o conscience_n of_o my_o love_n towards_o he_o but_o upon_o confidence_n only_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o i_o be_v it_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v common_a among_o friend_n before_o we_o can_v build_v the_o cupon_o we_o must_v have_v it_o resolve_v unto_o we_o that_o god_n take_v we_o for_o his_o friend_n which_o can_v be_v no_o otherwise_o but_o by_o faith_n only_o faith_n must_v first_o receive_v 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concern_v his_o everlasting_a happiness_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n and_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o heart_n have_v thou_o speak_v all_o these_o great_a thing_n to_o make_v thy_o servant_n know_v they_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n god_n establish_v i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o word_n that_o thou_o have_v speak_v concern_v thy_o servant_n gracious_o accept_v i_o for_o thy_o child_n by_o the_o earnest_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o pledge_n of_o thy_o favour_n seal_n unto_o i_o the_o promise_a inheritance_n and_o make_v i_o assure_o to_o know_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v and_o what_o those_o hope_n be_v which_o be_v reserve_v for_o i_o in_o heaven_n my_o sight_n be_v dim_a not_o proportion_v and_o fit_v to_o so_o high_a a_o object_n my_o affection_n carnal_a that_o i_o can_v set_v myself_o to_o purpose_n about_o this_o contemplation_n the_o devil_n labour_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o keep_v i_o hood-winked_n this_o way_n o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o enable_v i_o to_o know_v this_o good_a and_o bless_a hope_n the_o matter_n of_o my_o inheritence_n abundant_o glorious_a that_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v still_o in_o heaven_n and_o by_o thy_o spirit_n lead_v i_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o holiness_n 1.12.14_o 1._o thess_n 2.12_o 2._o thess_n 1.12.14_o that_o in_o due_a time_n i_o may_v possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n whereunto_o i_o be_o call_v 1.5_o col._n 1.5_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n thou_o have_v call_v i_o by_o the_o gospel_n to_o this_o bless_a hope_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o in_o heaven_n therefore_o be_v thy_o servant_n bold_a to_o entreat_v the_o sense_n of_o thy_o love_n the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o hope_n the_o increase_n of_o grace_n and_o assurace_n of_o thy_o mercy_n for_o evermore_o four_o we_o must_v quicken_v ourselves_o to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n wait_v patient_o and_o walk_v cheerful_o before_o he_o oh_o the_o incomprehensible_a love_n and_o favour_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v it_o ever_o find_v that_o any_o man_n of_o rank_n 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can_v comprehend_v join_v with_o it_o prepare_v and_o give_v through_o faith_n in_o christ_n it_o be_v notable_a baseness_n if_o a_o heir_n of_o sumptious_a and_o stately_a palace_n shall_v covet_v the_o poor_a cottage_n of_o beggar_n that_o stand_v by_o the_o high_a way_n side_n 16.5.6_o psal_n 16.5.6_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n my_o study_n and_o care_n shall_v be_v to_o know_v my_o heavenly_a hope_n better_a and_o more_o full_o that_o i_o may_v wean_v myself_o the_o more_o willing_o from_o all_o earthly_a vanity_n heaven_n be_v my_o home_n my_o hope_n my_o inheritance_n and_o where_o shall_v my_o heart_n be_v but_o where_o my_o treasure_n be_v where_o my_o thought_n but_o where_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o this_o life_n i_o receive_v only_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o earnest_n of_o the_o inheritance_n but_o i_o will_v wait_v patient_o for_o the_o full_a possession_n thereof_o and_o walk_v chareful_o in_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v thereunto_o in_o earthly_a thing_n man_n be_v content_v to_o wait_v for_o a_o good_a lease_n in_o reversion_n and_o to_o lay_v out_o their_o money_n for_o that_o which_o shall_v not_o come_v to_o their_o hand_n till_o some_o life_n be_v expire_v and_o shall_v not_o i_o wait_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o glory_n there_o be_v but_o one_o life_n betwixt_o it_o and_o i_o and_o that_o be_v my_o own_o chap._n v._n what_o it_o be_v live_v by_o faith_n touch_v the_o promise_n of_o of_o perseverance_n and_o how_o to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o thereunto_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n have_v make_v further_a promise_n the_o necessity_n of_o
his_o servant_n so_o require_v perseverance_n god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n that_o his_o mercy_n shall_v never_o depart_v from_o they_o that_o he_o will_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v they_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o their_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o malice_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v they_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 3.15_o gen._n 3.15_o this_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o first_o promise_n which_o god_n make_v it_o shall_v bruise_v thy_o head_n and_o thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n where_o satan_n be_v stint_v to_o the_o heel_n of_o the_o true_a christian_a seed_n in_o many_o passage_n of_o scripture_n the_o same_o be_v most_o clear_o and_o manifest_o express_v 14._o psal_n 1.3_o psal_n 92.13_o 14._o he_o shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o bring_v forth_o his_o fruit_n in_o his_o season_n his_o leaf_n also_o shall_v not_o wither_v and_o whatsoever_o he_o do_v shall_v prosper_v the_o step_n of_o a_o good_a man_n be_v order_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o delight_v in_o his_o way_n though_o he_o fall_v 37.23.24_o psal_n 37.23.24_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v utter_o cast_v down_o for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v he_o with_o his_o hand_n for_o this_o god_n be_v our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 26._o psal_n 48.14_o psal_n 73.24_o verse_n 26._o he_o will_v be_v our_o guide_n even_o unto_o death_n thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o with_o thy_o council_n and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n my_o flesh_n and_o heart_n fail_v but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 103.17_o psal_n 103.17_o a_o good_a man_n show_v favour_n and_o dare_v 112.5.6_o psal_n 112.5.6_o he_o will_v guide_v his_o affair_n with_o discretion_n sure_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v for_o ever_o 125.1.2_o psal_n 125.1.2_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n they_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v as_o mount_v zion_n 42.3_o esay_n 42.3_o which_o can_v be_v remove_v but_o abide_v for_o ever_o a_o bruise_a reed_n shall_v he_o not_o break_v and_o the_o smoke_a staxe_n shall_v he_o not_o quench_v 46.4_o esay_n 46.4_o and_o even_o to_o your_o old_a age_n i_o be_o he_o and_o even_o to_o the_o hoar_a hair_n will_v i_o carry_v you_o 54.10_o esay_n 54.10_o i_o have_v make_v and_o i_o will_v bear_v even_o i_o will_v carry_v and_o will_v deliver_v you_o for_o the_o mountain_n shall_v depart_v and_o the_o hill_n be_v remove_v but_o my_o kindness_n shall_v not_o depart_v from_o thou_o neither_o shall_v the_o covenant_n of_o my_o peace_n be_v remove_v 59.21_o esay_n 59.21_o say_v the_o lord_n that_o have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o as_o for_o i_o this_o be_v my_o covenant_n with_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n my_o spirit_n that_o be_v upon_o thou_o and_o my_o word_n which_o i_o have_v put_v in_o thy_o mouth_n 4.28_o rom._n 9.8_o gal._n 4.28_o shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n that_o be_v such_o as_o be_v effectual_o call_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n hereunto_o may_v be_v add_v those_o passage_n which_o testify_v that_o the_o love_n which_o god_n bear_v to_o his_o people_n be_v a_o everlasting_a love_n and_o the_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o effectual_o and_o shall_v be_v keep_v assure_o be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n 31.3_o jer._n 31.3_o the_o lord_n have_v appear_v of_o old_a unto_o i_o say_v yea_o i_o have_v love_v thou_o with_o a_o everlasting_a love_n therefore_o with_o love_a kindness_n have_v i_o draw_v thou_o in_o a_o little_a wrath_n i_o hide_v my_o face_n from_o thou_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n will_v i_o have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o 54.8.9_o esay_n 54.8.9_o say_v the_o lord_n 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and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n 32.38.39.40_o jer._n 32.38.39.40_o and_o one_o way_n that_o they_o may_v fear_v i_o for_o ever_o 13.20_o heb._n 13.20_o for_o the_o good_a of_o they_o and_o of_o their_o child_n after_o they_o and_o i_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o they_o that_o i_o will_v not_o turn_v away_o from_o they_o to_o do_v they_o good_a but_o i_o will_v put_v my_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o i_o 8.10_o heb._n 8.10_o in_o which_o covenant_n or_o testament_n god_n free_o promise_v to_o give_v what_o he_o require_v of_o his_o people_n and_o to_o effect_v in_o they_o what_o he_o call_v for_o at_o their_o hand_n if_o the_o benefit_n give_v be_v compare_v among_o themselves_o one_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o condition_n to_o another_o but_o they_o be_v all_o effect_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o 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thought_n of_o atheism_n despair_n blasphemy_n discontent_n and_o extreme_o torture_v with_o soule-vexâ—ng_a fear_n o_o my_o god_n look_v merciful_o upon_o the_o misery_n of_o a_o poor_a distress_a sinner_n i_o be_o bring_v into_o great_a darkness_n and_o can_v see_v no_o light_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n in_o my_o flesh_n nor_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n nor_o quiet_a in_o my_o soul_n my_o heart_n tremble_v my_o strength_n fail_v i_o my_o life_n be_v spend_v with_o grief_n my_o spirit_n within_o i_o be_v overwhelm_v and_o prevail_a fear_n so_o tyrannize_v over_o i_o that_o i_o can_v speak_v my_o mind_n be_v full_a of_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n my_o heart_n of_o terror_n my_o soul_n refuse_v comfort_n in_o the_o day_n i_o be_o terrify_v with_o thought_n in_o the_o night_n affright_v with_o dream_n 32.4_o psal_n 38.8.10_o psal_n 32.4_o i_o be_o sore_o wound_v and_o break_v i_o go_v mourning_n and_o desolate_a all_o the_o day_n my_o moisture_n be_v like_o the_o drought_n of_o summer_n and_o in_o this_o deep_a discomfort_n the_o tempter_n cease_v not_o to_o suggest_v 3.2_o psal_n 3.2_o that_o there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o i_o in_o my_o god_n second_o he_o must_v complain_v of_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o instant_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o pardon_v sin_n bridle_n restrain_v and_o tread_v satan_n under_o foot_n while_o i_o declare_v my_o iniquity_n and_o be_o sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n the_o devil_n rage_v with_o incredible_a fury_n seek_v to_o devour_v and_o swallow_v i_o up_o he_o fight_v against_o i_o continual_o night_n and_o day_n be_v my_o soul_n vex_v with_o temptation_n to_o be_v abhor_v if_o i_o say_v i_o will_v remember_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o think_v upon_o his_o name_n i_o will_v unloade_v my_o soul_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o wait_v upon_o his_o grace_n then_o he_o sugge_v impious_a thought_n and_o horrible_a blasphemy_n to_o the_o great_a annoyance_n miserable_a distraction_n astonishment_n and_o vexation_n of_o my_o poor_a soul_n remember_v i_o o_o my_o god_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a compassion_n and_o blot_v my_o iniquity_n out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n 130.5_o psal_n 130.5_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o concern_v sin_n pardon_v the_o trespass_n of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o those_o hellish_a thought_n suggest_v by_o satan_n which_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o detest_v unfeigned_o under_o which_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v sincere_o humble_v and_o from_o which_o i_o hearty_o beg_v to_o be_v deliver_v return_v o_o lord_n 31.16_o psal_n 31.16_o cause_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n to_o shine_v upon_o i_o refresh_v my_o parch_a soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o mercy_n dispel_v the_o mist_n of_o tentation_n rebuke_n satan_n and_o restrain_v his_o malice_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n tread_v satan_n 16.20_o rom._n 16.20_o i_o beseech_v thou_o under_o my_o foot_n short_o that_o with_o a_o quiet_a and_o cheerful_a spirit_n i_o may_v sing_v of_o thy_o praise_n and_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n thou_o be_v my_o strength_n and_o portion_n my_o rock_n and_o tower_n of_o defence_n unto_o thou_o do_v i_o fly_v for_o succour_n oh_o plead_v my_o cause_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o thy_o glory_n i_o be_o purpose_v through_o thy_o grace_n to_o stick_v and_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o thy_o mercy_n never_o to_o assent_v unto_o or_o approve_v his_o horrible_a suggestion_n 22.21.22_o 1._o joh._n 5.18_o psal_n 35.17_o ps_n 22.21.22_o oh_o keep_v i_o that_o the_o evil_a one_o may_v never_o touch_v i_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o look_v on_o rescue_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o fiery_a assault_n of_o that_o wicked_a one_o my_o darling_n from_o the_o lyon_n i_o be_o sore_o trouble_v i_o be_o bow_v down_o great_o 31.10_o psal_n 31.10_o i_o walk_v in_o heaviness_n all_o the_o day_n long_o my_o heart_n pant_v my_o soul_n be_v exceed_o disquiet_v with_o tentation_n 23._o ps_n 35.22_o 23._o this_o thou_o have_v see_v o_o lord_n keep_v not_o silence_n o_o lord_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o stir_v up_o thyself_o and_o awake_v to_o my_o judgement_n curb_n and_o chain_n up_o satan_n that_o he_o may_v molest_v no_o long_o and_o strengthen_v thy_o poor_a servant_n that_o through_o thy_o might_n i_o may_v conquer_v and_o triumph_v over_o he_o and_o my_o soul_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 35.9.10_o psal_n 35.9.10_o it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n all_o my_o bone_n shall_v say_v lord_n who_o who_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o which_o deliver_v the_o poor_a from_o he_o that_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o he_o yea_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a from_o he_o that_o spoil_v he_o three_o he_o must_v
as_o a_o evil_a he_o shall_v fall_v into_o but_o which_o he_o shall_v escape_v by_o the_o constant_a study_n and_o practice_n of_o holiness_n for_o our_o assurance_n to_o escape_v damnation_n through_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n 12.4.5_o phil._n 2.12_o math._n 10.28_o luke_n 12.4.5_o be_v no_o great_a than_o our_o care_n to_o avoid_v sin_n which_o lead_v thereunto_o work_v out_o your_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a fear_v not_o they_o which_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o rather_o fear_v he_o which_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o hell_n three_o it_o stir_v up_o continual_a watchfulness_n to_o shun_v whatsoever_o may_v bâ—eed_v danger_n or_o procure_v god_n displeasure_n when_o sleepiness_n begin_v to_o come_v upon_o we_o faith_n iog_v our_o elbow_n and_o tell_v the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n with_o a_o whip_n to_o awaken_v us._n the_o approach_n of_o peril_n apprehend_v will_v rouse_v up_o the_o sluggard_n to_o look_v about_o he_o i'faith_o also_o teach_v so_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n as_o that_o it_o draw_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o thing_n to_o take_v heed_n not_o to_o provoke_v he_o by_o carelessness_n and_o security_n who_o know_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o anger_n 90.11_o 2._o cor._n 5.10_o 11._o psal_n 90.11_o even_o according_a to_o thy_o fear_n so_o be_v thy_o wrath_n four_o the_o threaten_n mingle_v with_o faith_n cause_n sorrowful_a melt_a or_o relent_v of_o heart_n for_o sin_n commit_v when_o the_o king_n of_o nineveh_n believe_v the_o preach_n of_o jonah_n 8._o jonas_n 3.6_o 7_o 8._o that_o within_o forty_o day_n that_o great_a city_n shall_v be_v destroy_v he_o rise_v from_o his_o throne_n put_v on_o sackcloth_n and_o proclaim_v a_o fast_a unto_o the_o lord_n and_o when_o the_o lord_n testify_v his_o displeasure_n against_o the_o israelite_n by_o send_v thunder_n and_o lightning_n in_o wheat_n harvest_n all_o the_o people_n fear_v great_o and_o say_v unto_o samuel_n 19_o 1._o sa._n 12.18_o 19_o pray_v for_o thy_o servant_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n that_o we_o die_v not_o for_o we_o have_v add_v unto_o all_o our_o sin_n this_o evil_a to_o ask_v we_o a_o king_n now_o the_o threaten_n believe_v work_v the_o same_o effect_n 4._o judge_n 2.3_o 4._o that_o the_o judgement_n see_v when_o josiah_n hear_v what_o the_o lord_n speak_v against_o jerusalem_n and_o against_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o that_o place_n his_o heart_n be_v tender_a 19_o 2._o kin._n 22.18_o 19_o and_o he_o humble_v himself_o before_o the_o lord_n five_o when_o we_o see_v by_o faith_n from_o what_o misery_n we_o be_v deliver_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o distress_n faith_n pour_v out_o supplication_n when_o the_o calamity_n be_v overpa_v it_o set_v forth_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o sing_v of_o his_o glory_n when_o the_o israelite_n be_v in_o safety_n 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this_o life_n of_o faith_n be_v most_o excellent_a and_o comfortable_a and_o by_o good_a proof_n and_o experience_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o say_v so_o if_o we_o will_v be_v persuade_v but_o to_o take_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o sweetness_n that_o it_o bring_v for_o by_o this_o faith_n we_o be_v direct_v to_o seek_v and_o follow_v after_o christ_n 3.17_o ephes_n 3.17_o till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o that_o in_o he_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o gilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o whereas_o other_o who_o live_v not_o by_o it_o waver_v be_v oft_o distract_v and_o know_v not_o where_o to_o begin_v the_o foundation_n of_o that_o great_a work_n nor_o how_o to_o build_v thereon_o by_o this_o faith_n we_o may_v come_v to_o sound_a rest_n and_o holy_a security_n about_o our_o salvation_n from_o time_n to_o time_n enjoy_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o still_o more_o and_o more_o with_o incredible_a joy_n whereas_o other_o even_o the_o best_a be_v oft_o unsettle_a and_o much_o disquiet_v if_o the_o lord_n lead_v we_o into_o the_o dark_a and_o exercise_v we_o with_o manifold_a affliction_n and_o temptation_n by_o this_o faith_n we_o be_v enable_v to_o hold_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n to_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o rely_v upon_o his_o power_n faithfulness_n and_o mercy_n to_o promise_v safety_n unto_o ourselves_o above_o likelihood_n and_o appearance_n yea_o when_o we_o feel_v the_o contrary_n the_o rage_n of_o sin_n be_v weaken_v and_o we_o have_v strength_n against_o it_o though_o not_o always_o to_o prevail_v which_o be_v not_o expedient_a yet_o at_o least_o to_o be_v in_o combat_n with_o it_o which_o be_v ever_o a_o good_a testimony_n of_o our_o safety_n for_o hereby_o we_o prove_v ourselves_o to_o be_v lively_a member_n of_o the_o church_n militant_a also_o by_o this_o we_o be_v preserve_v against_o fearful_a sin_n and_o have_v grace_n to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o part_n of_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n if_o we_o live_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v deliverance_n from_o mâ—ny_n sharp_a &_o bitter_a affliction_n &_o bear_v those_o which_o we_o must_v go_v under_o more_o meek_o &_o patient_o because_o it_o make_v we_o depend_v upon_o god_n promise_n not_o stint_v he_o to_o any_o set_a time_n manner_n of_o deliverance_n or_o measure_n of_o affliction_n by_o it_o we_o walk_v in_o our_o calling_n more_o cheerful_o honest_o painful_o &_o with_o less_o distraction_n toil_n &_o vexation_n but_o with_o more_o profit_n than_o they_o that_o flow_v in_o with_o wealth_n &_o have_v all_o shift_n &_o cunning_a slight_n to_o gain_v by_o 2._o psal_n 127.1_o 2._o for_o while_o we_o see_v god_n ever_o go_v before_o we_o in_o all_o our_o earthly_a deal_n and_o action_n as_o we_o shall_v more_o look_v to_o it_o that_o we_o find_v it_o so_o then_o to_o our_o great_a profit_n &_o weighty_a deal_n this_o faith_n shall_v uphold_v we_o in_o the_o quiet_a estate_n and_o most_o sweet_a peace_n such_o as_o all_o the_o carnal_a wisdom_n of_o man_n shall_v never_o find_v nor_o enjoy_v this_o faith_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o time_n as_o our_o necessity_n require_v with_o fervency_n &_o confidence_n even_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o affliction_n when_o the_o grave_n be_v ready_a to_o swallow_v we_o up_o and_o shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o we_o 16._o psal_n 69.13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o it_o enable_v to_o look_v unto_o the_o lord_n &_o with_o strong_a argument_n to_o implore_v his_o aid_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n 3._o psal_n 88.1_o 2_o 3._o i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o thou_o for_o my_o soul_n be_v full_a of_o trouble_n and_o my_o life_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o the_o grave_n out_o of_o the_o depth_n have_v i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n lord_n hear_v my_o voice_n 2._o psal_n 130.1_o 2._o my_o spirit_n within_o i_o be_v overwhelmed_n my_o heart_n within_o i_o be_v desolate_a i_o stretch_v forth_o my_o hand_n unto_o thou_o 6._o psal_n 143.3_o 6._o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o in_o a_o thirsty_a land_n o_o remember_v not_o against_o we_o former_a iniquity_n let_v thy_o tender_a mercy_n speedy_o prevent_v we_o 79.8_o psal_n 79.8_o for_o we_o be_v bring_v very_o low_a if_o the_o affliction_n be_v very_o grievous_a and_o of_o long_a continuance_n faith_n do_v neither_o quail_v nor_o cease_v to_o seek_v help_n but_o look_v up_o to_o the_o lord_n expect_v salvation_n in_o due_a time_n to_o be_v reveal_v o_o god_n 2._o psal_n 74.1_o 2._o why_o have_v thou_o cast_v we_o off_o for_o ever_o why_o do_v thy_o anger_n smoke_n against_o the_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n remember_v thy_o congregation_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v of_o old_a the_o rod_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n 22._o psal_n 69.29_o psal_n 68.35_o verse_n 22._o which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o be_o poor_a and_o sorrowful_a let_v thy_o salvation_n o_o god_n set_v i_o up_o on_o high_a for_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o his_o people_n who_o will_v brâ—ng_v they_o again_o from_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n the_o life_n of_o faith_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d in_o joy_n &_o comfort_n he_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v râ—_n 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o holy_a name_n i_o be_o a_o wonder_n unto_o many_o but_o the_o 〈◊〉_d my_o strong_a refuge_n 8._o psal_n 71.7_o 8._o let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o the_o day_n our_o heart_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o he_o 33.21_o psal_n 33.21_o because_o we_o have_v trust_v in_o his_o holy_a name_n loe_o this_o be_v our_o god_n we_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o and_o he_o will_v save_v we_o this_o be_v the_o lord_n 25.9_o esay_n 25.9_o we_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o we_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n the_o expectation_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o the_o lord_n 69.30_o psal_n 68.19_o &_o 69.30_o shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_v therefore_o 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willing_o resign_v himself_o into_o the_o hand_n oâ—_n god_n this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a course_n live_v in_o faith_n &_o die_v in_o faith_n live_v holy_o and_o die_v bless_o therefore_o let_v we_o leave_v late_a repentance_n to_o they_o that_o think_v it_o but_o a_o sport_n to_o venture_v a_o soul_n and_o take_v that_o course_n that_o be_v sure_a to_o speed_v to_o say_v no_o more_o it_o be_v exceed_o dangerous_a to_o put_v off_o repentance_n from_o day_n to_o day_n though_o some_o few_o have_v obtain_v mercy_n at_o their_o latter_a end_n but_o this_o be_v sure_a he_o that_o live_v in_o faith_n shall_v die_v in_o faith_n and_o live_v in_o glory_n for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la