of_o prayer_n with_o the_o several_a degree_n or_o ingredient_n of_o it_o be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o be_v the_o chief_n donor_n of_o they_o 3._o this_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o bare_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o assist_v our_o endeavour_n by_o help_v together_o with_o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d collaborantes_fw-la adjuvat_fw-la he_o help_v together_o with_o and_o over_o against_o we_o so_o the_o original_a word_n do_v proper_o signify_v as_o when_o another_o man_n set_v to_o his_o shoulder_n to_o bear_v a_o part_n with_o we_o in_o the_o lift_n of_o any_o burden_n we_o must_v put_v forth_o our_o best_a endeavour_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v not_o want_v his_o assistance_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v ordinary_o work_v by_o mean_n and_o it_o be_v a_o old_a rule_n in_o divinity_n habitus_n infusi_fw-la infunduntur_fw-la per_fw-la modum_fw-la acquisitorum_fw-la infuse_v habit_n be_v usual_o wrought_v in_o we_o after_o the_o same_o manner_n as_o acquire_v that_o be_v gradual_o and_o not_o without_o humane_a endeavour_n and_o cooperation_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n indeed_o when_o the_o church_n be_v in_o its_o infancy_n than_o the_o teat_n be_v put_v into_o their_o mouth_n they_o be_v extraordinary_o inspire_v with_o these_o gift_n by_o immediate_a infusion_n without_o the_o usual_a mean_n of_o study_n and_o labour_n but_o that_o mannah_n be_v only_o for_o the_o wilderness_n when_o other_o common_a way_n can_v not_o be_v make_v use_n of_o whereas_o when_o the_o church_n be_v grow_v up_o to_o the_o estate_n of_o manhood_n and_o be_v possess_v of_o the_o land_n god_n do_v now_o expect_v that_o we_o shall_v plough_v and_o sow_v and_o eat_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o sweat_n of_o our_o brow_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v his_o providence_n and_o depend_v upon_o he_o only_o in_o the_o use_n of_o mean_n and_o as_o child_n do_v not_o learn_v to_o speak_v distinct_o but_o after_o many_o trial_n so_o neither_o can_v a_o christian_n be_v able_a as_o he_o shall_v to_o cry_v abba_n father_n till_o he_o have_v bestow_v some_o time_n and_o experience_n in_o the_o learning_n of_o it_o chap._n ii_o two_o extreme_n that_o make_v man_n defective_a in_o this_o gift_n confine_v themselves_o whole_o to_o set-forme_n depend_v whole_o upon_o sudden_a suggestion_n from_o what_o have_v be_v already_o say_v it_o be_v easy_a to_o infer_v that_o there_o be_v two_o extreme_n which_o usual_o hinder_v man_n from_o a_o proficiency_n in_o this_o gift_n 1._o when_o they_o so_o confine_v themselves_o to_o the_o help_n of_o book_n and_o particular_a set-forme_n as_o not_o to_o aim_v at_o or_o attempt_v after_o any_o far_a improvement_n of_o their_o own_o knowledge_n and_o ability_n in_o this_o kind_n 2._o when_o man_n depend_v altogether_o upon_o sudden_a suggestion_n as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o quench_v or_o confinement_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o be_v furnish_v beforehand_o with_o matter_n or_o expression_n for_o this_o service_n unto_o those_o that_o err_v in_o the_o first_o kind_n i_o will_v suggest_v these_o consideration_n first_o by_o way_n of_o concession_n as_o for_o those_o weak_a christian_n and_o new_a convert_v who_o have_v not_o their_o heart_n enlarge_v with_o a_o ability_n to_o express_v their_o own_o want_n and_o desire_n it_o be_v both_o lawful_a and_o convenient_a for_o such_o to_o help_v themselves_o not_o only_o in_o their_o family_n but_o even_o in_o their_o secret_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n by_o the_o use_n of_o some_o good_a book_n or_o prescribe_a form_n until_o by_o far_a endeavour_n and_o experience_n they_o may_v attain_v unto_o some_o measure_n of_o this_o gift_n such_o person_n may_v perhaps_o find_v oftentimes_o their_o own_o case_n and_o condition_n more_o pithy_o and_o affectionate_o set_v down_o in_o a_o prayer_n pen_v by_o another_o than_o they_o be_v able_a to_o express_v it_o themselves_o and_o if_o the_o use_n of_o such_o a_o form_n do_v prove_v a_o mean_n to_o warm_v their_o affection_n and_o enkindle_v their_o grace_n certain_o than_o it_o can_v be_v just_o style_v a_o quench_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v not_o essential_a unto_o the_o nature_n of_o prayer_n that_o it_o be_v either_o read_v or_o rehearse_v by_o memory_n or_o by_o immediate_a and_o sudden_a suggestion_n these_o thing_n be_v such_o circumstantial_a adjunct_n as_o have_v not_o any_o absolute_a intrinsical_v necessity_n or_o unlawfulnesse_n but_o rather_o that_o it_o be_v deliver_v with_o understanding_n and_o suitable_a affection_n with_o humility_n and_o confidence_n and_o a_o inward_a sense_n of_o our_o condition_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o great_a difference_n as_o they_o be_v consider_v in_o themselves_o betwixt_o repeat_v by_o memory_n and_o read_v out_o of_o a_o book_n the_o memory_n be_v but_o a_o kind_n of_o invisible_a book_n for_o the_o register_n of_o our_o thought_n though_o in_o this_o case_n it_o shall_v be_v special_o remember_v that_o in_o the_o use_n of_o such_o prescript_n form_n to_o which_o a_o man_n have_v be_v accustom_v he_o ought_v to_o be_v narrow_o watchful_a over_o his_o own_o heart_n for_o fear_v of_o that_o lip-service_n and_o formality_n which_o in_o such_o case_n we_o be_v more_o especial_o expose_v unto_o this_o i_o think_v good_a to_o premise_v for_o the_o removal_n of_o prejudice_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n but_o now_o in_o the_o second_o place_n for_o any_o one_o so_o to_o set_v down_o and_o satisfy_v himself_o with_o his_o book-prayer_n or_o some_o prescript_n form_n as_o to_o go_v no_o far_o this_o be_v still_o to_o remain_v in_o his_o infancy_n and_o not_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o his_o new_a nature_n this_o will_v be_v as_o if_o a_o man_n who_o have_v once_o need_n of_o crutch_n shall_v always_o afterward_o make_v use_n of_o they_o and_o so_o necessitate_v himself_o to_o a_o continual_a impotence_n it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o every_o christian_n to_o grow_v and_o increase_v in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o christianity_n as_o well_o gift_n as_o grace_n to_o exercise_v and_o improve_v every_o holy_a gift_n and_o not_o to_o stifle_v any_o of_o â—hose_v ability_n wherewith_o god_n have_v endow_v they_o now_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v say_v to_o live_v suitable_a unto_o these_o rule_n who_o do_v not_o put_v forth_o himself_o in_o some_o attempt_n and_o endeavour_n of_o this_o kind_n and_o then_o beside_o how_o can_v such_o a_o man_n suit_n his_o desire_n unto_o several_a emergency_n what_o one_o say_v of_o counsel_n to_o be_v have_v from_o book_n may_v be_v fit_o apply_v to_o this_o prayer_n by_o book_n that_o it_o be_v common_o of_o itself_o something_o flat_o and_o dead_a float_v for_o the_o most_o part_n too_o much_o in_o generality_n and_o not_o particular_a enough_o for_o each_o several_a occasion_n there_o be_v not_o that_o life_n and_o vigour_n in_o it_o to_o engage_v the_o affection_n as_o when_o it_o proceed_v immediate_o from_o the_o soul_n itself_o and_o be_v the_o natural_a expression_n of_o those_o particular_n whereof_o we_o be_v most_o sensible_a and_o if_o it_o be_v a_o fault_n not_o to_o strive_v and_o labour_v after_o this_o gift_n much_o more_o be_v it_o to_o jeer_v and_o despise_v it_o by_o the_o name_n of_o ex_fw-la tempore_fw-la prayer_n and_o pray_v by_o the_o spirit_n which_o expression_n as_o they_o be_v frequent_o use_v by_o some_o man_n by_o way_n of_o reproach_n be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n a_o sign_n of_o a_o profane_a heart_n and_o such_o as_o be_v altogether_o stranger_n from_o the_o power_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o duty_n whereas_o it_o be_v common_o object_v by_o some_o that_o they_o can_v so_o well_o join_v in_o a_o unknown_a form_n with_o which_o they_o be_v not_o beforehand_o acquaint_v i_o answer_v that_o be_v a_o inconsiderate_a objection_n and_o do_v oppose_v all_o kind_n of_o form_n that_o be_v not_o public_o prescribe_v as_o a_o man_n may_v in_o his_o judgement_n assent_v unto_o any_o divine_a truth_n deliver_v in_o a_o sermon_n which_o he_o never_o hear_v before_o so_o may_v he_o join_v in_o his_o affection_n unto_o any_o holy_a desire_n in_o a_o prayer_n which_o he_o never_o hear_v before_o if_o he_o who_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o rest_n shall_v through_o imprudence_n deliver_v that_o which_o we_o can_v approve_v of_o god_n do_v not_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o our_o prayer_n if_o our_o desire_n do_v not_o say_v amen_o to_o it_o if_o it_o be_v again_o object_v that_o this_o ability_n of_o pray_v without_o book_n may_v perhaps_o be_v fit_a for_o minister_n and_o such_o as_o be_v of_o more_o eminent_a learning_n and_o knowledge_n but_o be_v not_o to_o be_v expect_v from_o other_o i_o answer_v it_o be_v true_a such_o person_n be_v more_o especial_o concern_v in_o this_o gift_n and_o it_o be_v the_o great_a fault_n and_o shame_n
for_o they_o to_o be_v without_o it_o but_o yet_o other_o be_v not_o exempt_v from_o labour_v after_o it_o no_o more_o than_o they_o be_v from_o the_o occasion_n or_o need_v of_o it_o or_o perform_v the_o duty_n and_o as_o for_o the_o pretend_a difficulty_n of_o it_o i_o shall_v in_o this_o discourse_n make_v it_o evident_a that_o if_o it_o be_v but_o serious_o attempt_v as_o all_o religious_a business_n ought_v to_o be_v it_o be_v easy_a to_o be_v attain_v by_o any_o one_o that_o have_v but_o common_a capacity_n unto_o those_o that_o be_v in_o the_o other_o extreme_a depend_v altogether_o upon_o sudden_a infusion_n and_o neglect_v to_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o this_o service_n by_o study_n and_o premeditation_n unto_o such_o i_o will_v propose_v these_o consideration_n 1._o by_o way_n of_o concession_n it_o be_v true_a a_o man_n ought_v not_o to_o tie_v himself_o so_o precise_o unto_o any_o particular_a form_n of_o word_n though_o of_o his_o own_o compose_n and_o fit_v to_o his_o condition_n but_o that_o he_o may_v either_o add_v or_o alter_v according_a as_o any_o emergent_a occasion_n or_o some_o new_a affection_n suggest_v shall_v require_v sometime_o perhaps_o he_o shall_v feel_v his_o heart_n more_o warm_a his_o desire_n more_o vigorous_a and_o his_o expression_n more_o copious_a and_o ready_a and_o in_o this_o case_n he_o shall_v not_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v streighten_v or_o confine_v within_o any_o old_a form_n but_o may_v expatiate_v more_o free_o according_a as_o he_o find_v his_o inward_a inlargement_n but_o then_o to_o the_o second_o place_n this_o do_v not_o hinder_v but_o that_o general_o it_o be_v both_o lawful_a and_o necessary_a to_o prepare_v ourselves_o as_o for_o this_o gift_n in_o general_a so_o for_o every_o particular_a act_n of_o it_o by_o premeditate_v if_o we_o have_v leisure_n for_o it_o both_o matter_n and_o order_n and_o word_n for_o though_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v expect_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v sudden_o infuse_v into_o we_o without_o any_o precedent_a endeavour_n of_o our_o own_o no_o more_o than_o the_o gift_n of_o preach_v for_o which_o the_o able_a minister_n be_v bind_v to_o prepare_v themselves_o with_o diligence_n and_o study_n there_o be_v not_o any_o ground_n for_o a_o man_n to_o expect_v more_o immediate_a supply_n from_o above_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n then_o in_o that_o of_o preach_v but_o here_o it_o shall_v be_v consider_v that_o there_o be_v in_o this_o business_n of_o preparation_n great_a difference_n to_o be_v allow_v for_o in_o respect_n of_o person_n time_n 1._o there_o be_v a_o vast_a distance_n betwixt_o the_o ability_n of_o several_a person_n even_o those_o that_o have_v be_v practise_v and_o experience_v in_o this_o kind_n some_o be_v natural_o of_o a_o warm_a temper_n more_o easy_a affection_n and_o ready_a expression_n other_o more_o cold_a and_o slow_a in_o each_o of_o these_o now_o the_o same_o â—â—udy_a and_o strictness_n in_o the_o preparation_n of_o matter_n and_o word_n be_v not_o alike_o require_v from_o each_o of_o these_o the_o proportion_n of_o gift_n which_o any_o man_n have_v receive_v be_v the_o measure_n of_o his_o work_n and_o duty_n to_o who_o much_o be_v give_v of_o he_o much_o will_v be_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o pre-eminence_n and_o ability_n and_o when_o the_o iron_n be_v blunt_a a_o man_n must_v put_v to_o the_o more_o strength_n in_o respect_n of_o care_n and_o diligence_n one_o of_o these_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o more_o able_a and_o eminent_a the_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o more_o studious_a the_o measure_n of_o one_o man_n gift_n be_v not_o a_o rule_n for_o another_o man_n to_o work_v by_o or_o to_o be_v censure_v by_o and_o therefore_o by_o the_o way_n it_o be_v a_o great_a mistake_n in_o those_o who_o be_v apt_a to_o judge_v one_o man_n as_o come_v short_a in_o his_o duty_n because_o he_o have_v not_o the_o same_o eminency_n of_o gift_n with_o another_o though_o such_o a_o one_o perhaps_o can_v with_o fit_v proper_a expression_n enlarge_v himself_o in_o this_o duty_n upon_o any_o sudden_a occasion_n yet_o he_o shall_v not_o condemn_v another_o that_o can_v our_o ability_n be_v not_o rule_n for_o other_o man_n action_n god_n accept_v according_a to_o what_o a_o man_n have_v 8.12_o and_o not_o according_a to_o what_o a_o man_n have_v not_o in_o respect_n of_o duty_n we_o shall_v labour_v to_o emulate_v the_o best_a but_o in_o matter_n of_o gift_n as_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o improve_n they_o so_o we_o must_v be_v content_a with_o our_o portion_n though_o we_o come_v behind_o other_o it_o be_v true_a if_o our_o affection_n can_v always_o lead_v our_o prayer_n than_o the_o expression_n will_v be_v more_o facile_a and_o the_o premeditation_n may_v be_v the_o less_o but_o because_o there_o will_v be_v sometime_o a_o necessity_n that_o our_o affection_n shall_v follow_v and_o be_v stir_v up_o by_o our_o expression_n which_o be_v especial_o to_o be_v aim_v at_o when_o we_o pray_v in_o public_a in_o reference_n to_o those_o that_o join_v with_o we_o and_o will_v very_o often_o fall_v out_o likewise_o in_o our_o secret_a devotion_n therefore_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v always_o furnish_v with_o such_o premeditate_a form_n as_o may_v be_v most_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n namely_o to_o excite_v the_o affection_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n if_o those_o head_n which_o will_v be_v always_o pertinent_a and_o of_o continual_a necessity_n be_v comprehend_v in_o some_o set_a form_n study_v with_o care_n and_o diligence_n they_o may_v perhaps_o be_v more_o serviceable_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o affection_n than_o they_o can_v otherwise_o be_v if_o they_o do_v proceed_v only_o from_o our_o own_o sudden_a conception_n 2._o we_o shall_v likewise_o distinguish_v betwixt_o the_o several_a time_n and_o occasion_n of_o perform_v this_o duty_n when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o either_o public_o with_o other_o or_o secret_o betwixt_o god_n and_o our_o own_o soul_n now_o there_o be_v not_o the_o same_o degree_n of_o premeditation_n and_o study_n require_v for_o each_o of_o these_o a_o man_n may_v in_o secret_n take_v a_o great_a liberty_n to_o enlarge_v himself_o in_o such_o sudden_a expression_n as_o be_v not_o in_o themselves_o perhaps_o so_o proper_a and_o significant_a which_o yet_o may_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o present_a intention_n because_o they_o set_v forth_o his_o own_o immediate_a thought_n but_o now_o when_o we_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o other_o than_o our_o business_n must_v be_v to_o engage_v their_o affection_n that_o join_v with_o we_o and_o therefore_o our_o expression_n here_o shall_v be_v so_o proper_a and_o deliberate_a as_o may_v be_v most_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n now_o such_o kind_n of_o unpremeditated_a form_n as_o may_v serve_v well_o enough_o to_o set_v forth_o our_o own_o desire_n will_v not_o perhaps_o be_v so_o proper_a to_o excite_v another_o that_o be_v certain_o the_o fit_a form_n which_o do_v most_o adequate_o answer_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o prayer_n namely_o to_o stir_v up_o the_o affection_n and_o express_v the_o desire_n now_o this_o in_o our_o public_a devotion_n where_o we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o other_o and_o to_o make_v impression_n upon_o they_o i_o say_v in_o such_o case_n this_o may_v general_o better_o be_v do_v by_o study_n and_o premeditation_n then_o by_o leave_v it_o to_o sudden_a conception_n such_o crude_a notion_n and_o confuse_a matter_n as_o some_o man_n by_o their_o neglect_n in_o this_o kind_n will_v vent_v do_v rather_o nauseate_a and_o flat_a the_o devotion_n then_o excite_v it_o and_o therefore_o upon_o such_o occasion_n we_o shall_v take_v care_n that_o our_o expression_n be_v so_o weighty_a and_o serious_a as_o may_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o end_n and_o the_o solemnity_n of_o this_o service_n and_o the_o less_o any_o man_n former_a practice_n and_o experience_n have_v be_v by_o so_o much_o the_o great_a ought_v his_o wariness_n and_o study_n to_o be_v at_o such_o time_n and_o here_o i_o can_v but_o observe_v two_o kind_n of_o imprudency_n with_o which_o good_a man_n be_v sometime_o apt_a to_o be_v overtake_v a_o affectation_n of_o length_n and_o a_o affectation_n of_o continual_a vary_v their_o phrase_n when_o as_o their_o inward_a inlargement_n do_v not_o perhaps_o fit_v they_o for_o either_o and_o by_o this_o mean_n they_o become_v expose_v unto_o some_o empty_a impertinent_a unseemly_a expression_n they_o shall_v consider_v that_o though_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o very_o useful_a and_o argue_v a_o excellent_a ability_n to_o do_v these_o thing_n well_o yet_o there_o may_v be_v too_o great_a a_o affectation_n of_o they_o and_o then_o beside_o neither_o be_v every_o man_n nor_o perhaps_o
creature_n all_o thing_n be_v put_v under_o his_o foot_n yet_o this_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n have_v now_o make_v we_o become_v more_o vile_a than_o the_o beast_n that_o perish_v 49.20_o it_o be_v the_o root_n and_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n from_o whence_o every_o actual_a abomination_n do_v proceed_v atheism_n and_o pride_n and_o baseness_n and_o cruelty_n and_o profaneness_n and_o every_o other_o vice_n which_o the_o most_o wicked_a wretch_n in_o the_o world_n be_v guilty_a of_o do_v proceed_v from_o hence_o hell_n itself_o which_o be_v the_o proper_a place_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o more_o full_a of_o sin_n for_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o then_o our_o nature_n be_v if_o there_o be_v any_o particular_a sin_n which_o we_o have_v not_o fall_v into_o in_o our_o life_n it_o be_v not_o for_o want_v of_o corrupt_a principle_n and_o disposition_n in_o our_o nature_n which_o do_v incline_v we_o to_o all_o but_o by_o reason_n of_o god_n restrain_v or_o renew_v grace_n which_o have_v as_o yet_o withhold_v we_o from_o they_o without_o which_o we_o shall_v break_v out_o into_o as_o great_a abomination_n as_o be_v ever_o commit_v by_o the_o vile_a of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n all_o that_o pravity_n and_o baseness_n which_o fill_v up_o every_o part_n and_o power_n about_o we_o be_v but_o diffusion_n of_o our_o original_a corruption_n what_o a_o world_n of_o mischief_n be_v there_o in_o our_o several_a part_n our_o will_n affection_n our_o tongue_n eye_n and_o yet_o all_o these_o be_v but_o as_o little_a rivulet_n the_o fountain_n or_o rather_o the_o sea_n that_o feed_v they_o be_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n it_o be_v this_o that_o fill_v we_o with_o enmity_n against_o all_o spiritual_a truth_n and_o ordinance_n make_v we_o what_o we_o shall_v tremble_v to_o think_v of_o hater_n of_o god_n though_o he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o life_n and_o of_o our_o happiness_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o being_n 13_o hence_o be_v it_o that_o when_o we_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o we_o that_o we_o have_v a_o law_n in_o our_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o captivity_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v this_o that_o make_v we_o like_o corrupt_a vessel_n to_o pollute_v all_o the_o gift_n that_o be_v pour_v into_o we_o those_o grace_n and_o ability_n which_o from_o god_n be_v bestow_v upon_o we_o pure_a and_o excellent_a when_o they_o be_v by_o we_o put_v forth_o in_o duty_n be_v not_o without_o some_o favour_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n this_o contain_v in_o it_o not_o only_o a_o utter_a deficiency_n of_o all_o good_a but_o also_o a_o loathe_n and_o dislike_n of_o it_o not_o only_o a_o liablenesse_n to_o evil_n but_o also_o a_o inherent_a propension_n and_o strong_a desire_n to_o it_o all_o which_o be_v as_o natural_a to_o we_o as_o blackness_n to_o a_o ethiopian_a and_o like_o the_o fret_a leprosy_n adhere_v to_o our_o nature_n with_o so_o much_o pertinacy_n 14.45_o that_o it_o can_v be_v utter_o remove_v while_o we_o be_v on_o this_o side_n the_o grave_n till_o these_o our_o earthly_a tabernacle_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v no_o soap_n or_o nitre_n can_v purge_v it_o 2.22_o the_o general_a deluge_n can_v not_o wash_v it_o away_o that_o sweep_v away_o sinner_n indeed_o but_o not_o one_o sin_n neither_o shall_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o last_o day_n cleanse_v it_o it_o do_v total_o overspread_v both_o our_o inward_a man_n outward_a man_n 1._o our_o inward_a man_n be_v hereby_o deprave_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o 1._o understanding_n 2._o conscience_n 3._o affection_n 4._o wi_n 5._o memory_n 1._o our_o understand_n be_v hereby_o become_v full_a of_o vanity_n inconsiderateness_n ignorance_n â—_o neither_o know_v nor_o inquire_v after_o god_n every_o thought_n and_o imagination_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o of_o ourselves_o sufficient_a to_o think_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a 3.5_o be_v give_v over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o mind_n void_a of_o judgement_n not_o like_v to_o retain_v god_n in_o our_o knowledge_n 1.28_o become_v vain_a in_o our_o imagination_n have_v our_o wicked_a heart_n darken_v 7._o be_v wise_a to_o do_v evil_a but_o foolish_a to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a count_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n foolishness_n be_v carnal_o mind_v which_o be_v enmity_n against_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o indeed_o can_v be_v full_o of_o pride_n prejudice_n and_o contradiction_n against_o all_o sacred_a truth_n set_v up_o our_o own_o imagination_n and_o fleshly_a reason_n against_o the_o spiritual_a notion_n that_o be_v dictate_v to_o we_o be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n 4.18_o through_o the_o blindness_n that_o be_v in_o we_o 2._o our_o conscience_n be_v hereby_o become_v full_a of_o stupidity_n and_o insensibleness_n past_a feeling_n be_v fear_v as_o with_o a_o hot_a iron_n 4.19_o altogether_o defile_v not_o perform_v their_o office_n of_o bear_v witness_n 2.15_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v we_o right_o according_a to_o several_a occasion_n be_v deaf_a unto_o every_o holy_a suggestion_n of_o god_n spirit_n secure_a against_o all_o the_o threat_n and_o judgement_n of_o the_o law_n 8.21_o 3._o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n be_v evil_a from_o our_o youth_n full_a of_o wicked_a policy_n and_o unsearchable_a deceit_n 17.9_o deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n and_o desparate_o wicked_a who_o can_v know_v they_o full_o of_o lusting_n against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 5.7_o send_v forth_o evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n fornication_n theft_n 15.19_o false_a witness_n blasphemy_n full_a of_o folly_n and_o madness_n prefer_v empty_a transitory_a contentment_n 9.3_o before_o those_o great_a matter_n that_o concern_v our_o eternity_n altogether_o obdurate_a against_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n not_o to_o be_v wrought_v upon_o either_o by_o hope_n or_o fear_n by_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n slight_v the_o threat_n of_o god_n undervalue_v his_o promise_n distrust_v his_o power_n abuse_v his_o patience_n quick_o revolt_a 14.14_o and_o backslide_v from_o every_o holy_a desire_n who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n 20.9_o 4._o our_o will_n have_v now_o lose_v their_o first_o native_a freedom_n make_v we_o become_v servant_n unto_o sin_n 2.19_o bring_v we_o into_o bondage_n unto_o corruption_n be_v full_a of_o loathe_v and_o averseness_n full_a of_o enmity_n and_o obstinacy_n against_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a cast_v god_n law_n behind_o our_o back_n 50.17_o and_o hate_v to_o be_v reform_v 5._o our_o memory_n be_v natural_o very_o unfaithful_a 2.1_o and_o slippery_a in_o let_v out_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a but_o very_o tenacious_a in_o evil_a matter_n ii_o our_o outward_a man_n ii_o which_o be_v at_o first_o create_v with_o a_o kind_n of_o divine_a majesty_n above_o the_o other_o creature_n be_v now_o become_v weak_a and_o vile_a expose_v to_o all_o manner_n of_o infirmity_n disease_n sin_n so_o that_o we_o be_v all_o over_o nothing_o else_o but_o a_o body_n of_o sin_n 6.13_o and_o of_o death_n our_o member_n be_v instrument_n of_o unrighteousness_n eye_n full_a of_o adultery_n pride_n envy_n 7.51_o ear_n uncircumcised_a deaf_a unto_o every_o holy_a suggestion_n easy_o open_a and_o attentive_a to_o vanity_n lie_n slander_n tongue_n unruly_a and_o full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n 3.8_o contain_v a_o world_n of_o iniquity_n defile_v the_o whâ—le_a body_n set_v on_o fire_n the_o course_n of_o nature_n 6._o be_v themselves_o set_v on_o fire_n of_o hell_n give_v to_o unsavoury_a unedifying_a discourse_n revile_n profaneness_n blasphemy_n 108.1_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v our_o glory_n the_o best_a member_n that_o we_o have_v be_v by_o this_o original_a corruption_n become_v the_o worst_a defile_v all_o the_o rest_n our_o throat_n be_v as_o a_o open_a sepulchre_n with_o our_o tongue_n we_o use_v deceit_n 3.13_o the_o poison_n of_o asp_n be_v under_o our_o lip_n 14.15.16.17.18_o our_o mouth_n be_v full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n our_o foot_n be_v swift_a to_o shed_v blood_n destruction_n and_o misery_n be_v in_o our_o way_n and_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n have_v we_o not_o know_v there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o our_o eye_n all_o which_o will_v yet_o appear_v more_o deform_v and_o loathsome_a if_o we_o look_v upon_o our_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o rage_n blasphemy_n baseness_n madness_n of_o other_o man_n life_n there_o be_v not_o any_o kind_n of_o evil_n which_o either_o man_n or_o devil_n have_v commit_v but_o there_o be_v in_o our_o nature_n the_o principle_n and_o inclination_n to_o it_o the_o best_a of_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n as_o bad_a as_o the_o worst_a of_o
make_v we_o wanton_a and_o contemptuous_o to_o spurn_v at_o his_o law_n lade_n and_o weary_v he_o with_o our_o sin_n while_o he_o do_v continual_o heap_v upon_o we_o his_o unwearied_a mercy_n impatience_n by_o our_o impatience_n under_o those_o small_a cross_n that_o be_v just_o inflict_v upon_o we_o not_o behave_v ourselves_o humble_o and_o cheerful_o under_o god_n fatherly_a chastisement_n 7.9_o not_o accept_v the_o punishment_n of_o our_o iniquity_n though_o it_o be_v much_o less_o than_o we_o have_v deserve_v not_o bear_v the_o indignation_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o consider_v how_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o be_v subject_n to_o murmur_a and_o repine_v to_o faint_v and_o despair_n to_o seek_v help_n and_o deliverance_n by_o unlawful_a mean_n disobedience_n by_o want_n of_o submission_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o according_a to_o our_o duty_n and_o profession_n very_o inconstant_a in_o our_o holy_a service_n temporary_a and_o by_o fit_n subject_a to_o backslide_v and_o revolt_v upon_o every_o slight_a temptation_n 6.4_o our_o goodness_n be_v as_o the_o morning_n cloud_n and_o as_o the_o early_a dew_n which_o pass_v away_o not_o universal_a in_o our_o obedience_n but_o partial_a and_o by_o half_n apt_a to_o pick_v and_o choose_v in_o our_o duty_n according_a as_o they_o may_v best_a suit_n with_o our_o own_o humour_n and_o the_o course_n of_o the_o time_n not_o have_v respect_n to_o all_o his_o commandment_n 128._o not_o hate_v every_o false_a way_n not_o hearty_a and_o sincere_a in_o our_o performance_n do_v they_o with_o all_o our_o might_n but_o hypocritical_o perfunctory_o negligent_o presumption_n by_o our_o not_o fear_v of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o infinite_a power_n justice_n majesty_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n or_o according_a to_o those_o manifold_a sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v provoke_v his_o wrath_n behave_v ourselves_o with_o much_o security_n and_o inadvertency_n under_o all_o the_o various_a dispensation_n of_o his_o providence_n as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o be_v not_o at_o all_o concern_v in_o they_o not_o regard_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n nor_o consider_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o hand_n 65.2_o still_o go_v on_o after_o the_o imagination_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n as_o if_o we_o have_v make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n 28.12_o and_o with_o hell_n be_v at_o a_o agreement_n very_o apt_a to_o promise_v to_o ourselves_o peace_n and_o impunity_n though_o we_o do_v still_o persevere_v in_o our_o wont_a rebellion_n very_o subject_a to_o slavish_a worldly_a fear_n of_o man_n that_o shall_v die_v and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o shall_v be_v make_v as_o grass_n 13._o forget_v the_o lord_n our_o maker_n who_o stretch_v forth_o the_o heaven_n and_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n not_o grieve_v when_o he_o strike_v we_o refuse_v to_o receive_v correction_n though_o he_o do_v consume_v we_o make_v our_o face_n hard_a than_o a_o rock_n and_o refuse_v to_o return_v by_o not_o demeaning_a ourselves_o humble_o before_o he_o according_a as_o our_o own_o vileness_n 5.3_o pride_n and_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o mercy_n do_v require_v behave_v ourselves_o in_o our_o general_a course_n as_o if_o we_o be_v desirous_a to_o live_v without_o god_n here_o and_o content_a to_o be_v annihilate_v hereafter_o so_o we_o may_v but_o in_o this_o world_n enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n chap._n ix_o sin_n against_o the_o second_o commandment_n the_o second_o commandment_n do_v concern_v the_o manner_n and_o mean_n of_o god_n worship_n against_o this_o we_o sin_n not_o only_o by_o represent_v and_o worship_v of_o he_o in_o image_n but_o also_o by_o entertain_v gross_a misconceit_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n by_o mix_v any_o will-worship_n superstition_n or_o our_o own_o invention_n with_o his_o service_n when_o we_o do_v not_o serve_v he_o after_o such_o a_o way_n as_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o nature_n and_o require_v in_o his_o word_n that_o be_v not_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n not_o with_o uprightness_n 4.24_o sincerity_n cheerfulness_n 1._o it_o will_v here_o concern_v we_o to_o examine_v how_o exceed_o we_o have_v fail_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o those_o good_a duty_n which_o we_o have_v attempt_v manner_n how_o much_o averseness_n there_o be_v in_o we_o from_o set_v about_o they_o how_o much_o distraction_n and_o benumbedness_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o how_o much_o impotency_n and_o weariness_n in_o the_o continuance_n of_o they_o how_o much_o pride_n unspiritualnesse_n formality_n want_v of_o relish_n deadness_n uncomfortablenesse_n there_o be_v mix_v with_o our_o best_a service_n serve_v god_n with_o feign_a lip_n draw_v near_o to_o he_o with_o our_o mouth_n and_o honour_v he_o with_o our_o lip_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o 17.1_o rest_a ourselves_o in_o the_o mere_a outside_n of_o duty_n 29.13_o when_o we_o do_v not_o enjoy_v any_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o they_o 2._o we_o ought_v to_o examine_v our_o fail_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o mean_n or_o kind_n of_o divine_a worship_n our_o carelessness_n to_o keep_v ourselves_o close_o in_o a_o constant_a holy_a communion_n with_o god_n by_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o his_o sacred_a ordinance_n mean_n 1_o prayer_n both_o private_a public_a 2_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n prayer_n 3_o receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n 1._o our_o negligence_n in_o set_v any_o solemn_a time_n apart_o for_o our_o secret_a devotion_n betwixt_o god_n and_o our_o soul_n omit_v they_o upon_o every_o trivial_a occasion_n or_o slight_a pretence_n of_o business_n our_o carelessness_n in_o the_o private_a observance_n of_o this_o duty_n with_o our_o family_n and_o near_a relation_n and_o in_o public_a with_o the_o congregation_n our_o approach_v before_o god_n without_o that_o preparation_n reverence_n or_o attention_n as_o become_v such_o vile_a creature_n speak_v to_o so_o great_a a_o majesty_n regard_v iniquity_n in_o our_o heart_n not_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n 78.36_o flatter_v he_o with_o our_o mouth_n and_o lie_v to_o he_o with_o our_o tongue_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o right_a with_o he_o not_o confess_v our_o sin_n with_o that_o sorrow_n shame_n 9.8_o and_o confusion_n of_o face_n as_o have_v thereby_o so_o much_o dishonour_v his_o glorious_a name_n and_o endanger_v our_o own_o salvation_n be_v rather_o apt_a to_o cover_v our_o transgression_n with_o adam_n 31.33_o by_o hide_v our_o iniquity_n in_o our_o bosom_n or_o if_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v they_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o careful_a to_o forsake_v they_o but_o do_v still_o go_v on_o in_o a_o continual_a round_o of_o confess_v and_o commit_v commit_v and_o confess_v again_o fail_v very_o much_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o petition_n 5.14_o not_o ask_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v according_a to_o his_o will_n apt_a to_o make_v our_o prejudicate_a opinion_n and_o passionate_a wish_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o prayer_n instead_o of_o the_o holy_a and_o unchangeable_a will_n of_o god_n for_o the_o manner_n of_o they_o not_o with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n as_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o our_o own_o want_n or_o as_o if_o we_o do_v real_o believe_v this_o duty_n to_o be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o they_o not_o tender_o affectionate_a in_o our_o forgive_n of_o other_o or_o our_o intercede_v for_o they_o in_o our_o thanksgiving_n not_o mention_v the_o favour_n we_o have_v receive_v with_o any_o such_o hearty_a sense_n of_o they_o as_o may_v stir_v up_o in_o our_o soul_n cheerfulness_n love_n gratitude_n not_o praise_v god_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n 103.1_o and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o we_o come_v before_o he_o with_o customary_a devotion_n rather_o to_o satisfy_v the_o scruple_n of_o a_o natural_a conscience_n than_o out_o of_o any_o true_a love_n to_o this_o duty_n itself_o or_o experimental_a evidence_n of_o comfort_n to_o be_v have_v by_o it_o our_o heart_n be_v apt_a to_o wander_v from_o he_o even_o while_o we_o be_v speak_v with_o he_o to_o think_v but_o light_o of_o he_o while_o we_o pretend_v much_o honour_n to_o he_o not_o retain_v any_o taste_n or_o relish_v of_o these_o duty_n after_o they_o be_v end_v not_o live_v suitable_o to_o they_o not_o take_v notice_n how_o god_n do_v answer_v our_o prayer_n in_o the_o several_a passage_n of_o his_o providence_n towards_o we_o 2._o for_o the_o ordinance_n of_o preach_v the_o minister_n do_v herein_o offend_v word_n by_o be_v negligent_a and_o slothful_a in_o his_o call_n not_o preach_v with_o that_o constancy_n faithfulness_n simplicity_n judgement_n authority_n courage_n demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o he_o shall_v the_o people_n by_o neglect_v to_o hear_v and_o read_v the_o word_n according_a to_o their_o several_a opportunity_n before_o by_o not_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o this_o holy_a exercise_n not_o come_v unto_o it_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n and_o love_v
believe_a prize_v it_o as_o be_v of_o such_o great_a efficacy_n and_o necessity_n for_o our_o everlasting_a well-being_n able_a to_o save_v our_o soul_n bring_v with_o they_o much_o carnal_a security_n which_o make_v they_o without_o any_o desire_n or_o care_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o much_o impenitence_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n not_o without_o some_o secret_a resolution_n of_o continue_v in_o their_o former_a course_n whatever_o shall_v be_v say_v to_o the_o contrary_a many_o worldly_a care_n and_o thought_n with_o high_a conceit_n of_o their_o own_o sufficiency_n prejudice_n against_o their_o teacher_n curiosity_n not_o to_o learn_v but_o to_o censure_v itch_a ear_n rather_o to_o please_v the_o fancy_n then_o reform_v the_o life_n not_o harken_v to_o it_o without_o much_o irreverence_n at._n distraction_n infidelity_n misapplication_n obstinacy_n dulness_n weariness_n not_o receive_v it_o into_o a_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n with_o desire_n to_o retain_v and_o practice_v it_o not_o careful_a after_o they_o have_v hear_v it_o to_o root_v and_o fix_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n by_o prayer_n meditation_n after_o conference_n not_o express_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o their_o conversation_n slight_v those_o many_o gracious_a opportunity_n wherein_o god_n have_v reach_v forth_o unto_o they_o the_o proffer_n of_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n and_o though_o he_o have_v with_o much_o patience_n wait_v for_o their_o amendment_n yet_o they_o have_v still_o harden_v their_o heart_n and_o notwithstanding_o the_o former_a and_o the_o latter_a rain_n do_v remain_v like_o dry_a stake_n in_o a_o hedge_n barren_a and_o fruitless_a without_o any_o spiritual_a life_n or_o growth_n answerable_a to_o the_o mean_n which_o they_o have_v have_v 3._o for_o the_o sacrament_n baptism_n baptism_n supper_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o slight_n and_o renounce_v that_o covenant_n which_o we_o make_v in_o baptism_n abuse_v that_o good_a profession_n 6.12_o which_o we_o have_v profess_v before_o many_o witness_n not_o walk_v as_o those_o that_o have_v be_v receive_v into_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o distinguish_v from_o other_o that_o be_v without_o not_o fight_v against_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n as_o become_v such_o as_o be_v list_v into_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n faithful_a soldier_n and_o servant_n supper_n and_o so_o for_o the_o sacrament_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n our_o not_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o it_o not_o partake_v of_o it_o so_o frequent_o as_o our_o necessity_n and_o opportunity_n have_v require_v before_o when_o we_o have_v approach_v unto_o it_o have_v we_o be_v careful_a beforehand_o to_o set_v any_o solemn_a time_n apart_o for_o the_o fit_v of_o ourselves_o unto_o so_o holy_a a_o work_n have_v we_o not_o be_v unwilling_a to_o ransack_v and_o examine_v the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n 11.28_o to_o find_v out_o and_o to_o purge_v out_o those_o particular_a bosome-sin_n unto_o which_o our_o nature_n do_v most_o incline_v we_o after_o a_o more_o especial_a manner_n to_o excite_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o ourselves_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o renew_v those_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n require_v on_o our_o part_n faith_n and_o repentance_n aâ—_n in_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n have_v we_o noâ—_n be_v too_o apt_a to_o slight_v and_o disesteem_n it_o as_o if_o iâ—_n be_v but_o a_o empty_a common_a ceremony_n have_v we_o behave_v ourselves_o with_o so_o much_o fear_n and_o reverence_n as_o may_v become_v such_o a_o sacred_a mystery_n with_o such_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o delight_n aâ—_n shall_v be_v in_o those_o who_o be_v fit_a guest_n for_o thaâ—_n table_n after_o after_o the_o receipt_n of_o it_o have_v we_o not_o quicklâ—_n forget_v our_o good_a resolution_n relapse_v into_o our_o old_a sin_n again_o not_o feel_v or_o regard_v anâ—_n such_o comfort_n or_o profit_n as_o be_v promise_v to_o thâ—_n right_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n have_v we_o noâ—_n often_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o and_o consequenâ—â—ly_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o ourselves_o 29._o become_a guilty_a of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v that_o horrid_a act_n which_o we_o so_o much_o detest_v in_o the_o jew_n crucify_a again_o our_o bless_a saviour_n 6.6_o and_o by_o slight_v the_o proffer_n of_o mercy_n in_o this_o sacrament_n 1.17_o do_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o make_v his_o passion_n of_o none_o effect_v chap._n x._o sin_n against_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n the_o three_o commandment_n do_v forbid_v the_o abuse_n of_o god_n name_n by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v any_o thing_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v know_v as_o his_o title_n attribute_n ordinance_n work_n so_o that_o we_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n by_o wicked_a oath_n curse_a execration_n unlawful_a vow_n every_o light_a irreverent_a mention_n of_o god_n all_o such_o idle_a word_n as_o do_v no_o way_n tend_v to_o the_o sanctify_a of_o his_o name_n by_o break_v the_o vow_n of_o our_o baptism_n neglect_v all_o those_o good_a promise_n and_o resolution_n which_o since_o we_o have_v make_v 78.8_o deal_v false_o in_o our_o covenant_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o set_v aright_o and_o our_o spirit_n not_o steadfast_a with_o god_n by_o our_o not_o acknowledge_v and_o effectual_a remembrance_n of_o his_o holy_a title_n and_o attribute_n as_o we_o have_v have_v occasion_n not_o delight_v to_o speak_v good_a of_o his_o name_n and_o to_o make_v his_o praise_n glorious_a by_o a_o irreverent_a and_o customary_a mention_n of_o his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n upon_o trivial_a occasion_n by_o our_o not_o think_v and_o speak_v of_o his_o word_n so_o frequent_o with_o that_o holiness_n and_o reverence_n as_o we_o shall_v sometime_o pretend_v to_o declare_v his_o statute_n and_o to_o take_v his_o covenant_n into_o our_o mouth_n whereas_o we_o hate_v instruction_n 50.16_o and_o cast_v his_o law_n behind_o we_o by_o our_o carelessness_n in_o vindicate_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n and_o truth_n when_o they_o be_v vilify_v by_o other_o by_o profane_v our_o profession_n of_o christianity_n with_o a_o unholy_a conversation_n not_o behave_v ourselves_o so_o sincere_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n nor_o so_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n as_o we_o shall_v by_o deface_v his_o glorious_a image_n instamp_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n become_v more_o vile_a and_o foolish_a than_o the_o beast_n that_o perish_v in_o our_o regeneration_n 49.20_o relapse_v into_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o unregeneracy_n not_o walk_v worthy_a of_o that_o vocation_n whereunto_o we_o be_v call_v 4.1_o by_o our_o carelessness_n in_o discover_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o divine_a power_n and_o wisdom_n in_o those_o special_a passage_n of_o his_o providence_n which_o befall_v we_o commandment_n the_o four_o commandment_n do_v forbid_v all_o carelessness_n in_o sanctification_n of_o sabbath_n ordinary_a extraordinary_n so_o that_o we_o sin_n against_o this_o when_o we_o do_v not_o remember_v to_o keep_v the_o lord_n day_n holy_a that_o be_v when_o we_o be_v not_o mindful_a beforehand_o to_o prevent_v and_o avoid_v all_o such_o business_n as_o may_v distract_v we_o in_o those_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o this_o day_n when_o we_o ourselves_o do_v not_o rest_v from_o our_o usual_a work_n and_o sinful_a desire_n but_o misspend_v much_o of_o that_o precious_a time_n in_o idleness_n and_o vanity_n or_o else_o satisfy_v ourselves_o in_o a_o superstitious_a customary_a observation_n of_o the_o outward_a rest_n without_o regard_v the_o mean_n or_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n when_o we_o be_v not_o careful_a to_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o public_a duty_n by_o pray_v for_o minister_n in_o general_a that_o god_n will_v endow_v they_o with_o fit_v gift_n and_o ability_n prosper_v their_o endeavour_n by_o give_v happy_a success_n unto_o their_o ministry_n more_o particular_o for_o the_o pastor_n to_o who_o charge_n we_o belong_v that_o god_n will_v direct_v he_o to_o speak_v unto_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n when_o we_o be_v careless_a in_o the_o perform_n of_o our_o public_a duty_n not_o with_o so_o much_o reverence_n sincerity_n spiritualnesse_n attention_n as_o we_o shall_v when_o we_o be_v negligent_a in_o look_v to_o those_o that_o be_v under_o we_o who_o by_o our_o carelessness_n or_o connivance_n may_v be_v encourage_v to_o the_o profanation_n of_o this_o day_n when_o we_o fail_v in_o those_o private_a duty_n thâ—â—_n concern_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n meditation_n of_o the_o word_n we_o hear_v search_v the_o scripture_n to_o prove_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o application_n of_o it_o to_o ourselves_o examine_v our_o own_o heart_n private_a prayer_n conference_n whet_v the_o law_n upon_o one_o another_o mutual_o exhort_v and_o stir_v up_o each_o other_o unto_o holy_a duty_n contemplate_v the_o creature_n and_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n 92._o
will_v without_o god_n restrain_v or_o renew_v grace_n at_o some_o time_n or_o other_o dispose_v we_o unto_o and_o herein_o more_o particular_o the_o blindness_n of_o our_o understanding_n our_o wicked_a imagination_n and_o fleshly_a reason_n the_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o hardness_n and_o earthiness_n of_o our_o affection_n the_o insensibleness_n of_o our_o conscience_n the_o depravation_n of_o all_o our_o faculty_n 2._o the_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o as_o a_o roar_a lion_n walk_v about_o 5.8_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v and_o be_v still_o provoke_v we_o to_o those_o evil_n which_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o our_o particular_a occasion_n and_o disposition_n 22.31_o watch_v for_o advantage_n against_o we_o desire_v to_o five_o and_o winnow_v we_o as_o wheat_n and_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v be_v sober_a and_o vigilant_a have_v upon_o we_o 6.11_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o may_v withstand_v the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o resist_v he_o 16.20_o be_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n take_v heed_n of_o the_o depth_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o do_v not_o fall_v into_o reproach_n and_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v bruise_v satan_n under_o our_o foot_n 3._o the_o allurement_n or_o terror_n of_o the_o world_n either_o by_o profit_n pleasure_n honour_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n or_o loss_n danger_n trouble_n disgrace_n persecution_n on_o the_o other_o the_o rain_n descend_v the_o flood_n come_v the_o wind_n blow_v and_o beat_v upon_o we_o 7.27_o the_o evil_a custom_n and_o example_n of_o the_o generation_n wherein_o we_o live_v the_o slavish_a hope_n and_o fear_n of_o man_n beside_o these_o kind_n of_o temptation_n we_o be_v likewise_o to_o pray_v against_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o suggestion_n consent_n practice_n delight_n 1.14_o habitual_a custom_n and_o necessity_n that_o god_n will_v enable_v we_o always_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v lest_o we_o fall_v into_o temptation_n 26.41_o and_o because_o every_o man_n have_v some_o particular_a sin_n or_o temptation_n to_o which_o he_o be_v more_o especial_o expose_v belong_v either_o to_o his_o age_n temper_n call_v therefore_o he_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o observe_v and_o find_v out_o and_o more_o full_o to_o enlarge_v himself_o in_o his_o deprecation_n against_o that_o 3._o the_o last_o sort_n of_o evil_a to_o be_v pray_v against_o be_v that_o of_o punishment_n punishment_n the_o kind_n of_o which_o be_v mention_v before_o under_o the_o head_n of_o confession_n and_o be_v likewise_o reducible_a under_o that_o other_o head_n concern_v protection_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v be_v needless_a here_o to_o make_v any_o particular_a recital_n of_o they_o in_o the_o general_a we_o be_v to_o pray_v against_o all_o those_o judgement_n which_o may_v be_v inflict_v upon_o we_o either_o in_o our_o body_n friend_n name_n estate_n against_o those_o more_o eminent_a misery_n of_o sword_n famine_n pestilence_n which_o three_o be_v of_o a_o public_a nature_n concern_v the_o nation_n and_o community_n in_o which_o we_o live_v may_v be_v more_o particular_o insist_v upon_o under_o the_o head_n of_o intercession_n against_o distraction_n and_o sorrow_n of_o mind_n trouble_v of_o conscience_n the_o loss_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n that_o no_o evil_a may_v befall_v we_o neither_o any_o plague_n come_v nigh_o our_o dwelling_n 91.10_o that_o he_o will_v not_o rebuke_v we_o in_o his_o anger_n neither_o chasten_v we_o in_o his_o displeasure_n 6.1_o 51.11_o that_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v we_o away_o from_o his_o presence_n nor_o take_v his_o holy_a spirit_n from_o we_o those_o judgement_n ought_v to_o be_v more_o particular_o deprecate_v with_o which_o we_o be_v at_o any_o time_n fright_v or_o afflict_v chap._n xvii_o of_o comprecation_n for_o spiritual_a good_a thing_n the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o obedience_n of_o our_o life_n next_o to_o deprecation_n against_o evil_n may_v succeed_v comprecation_n for_o that_o which_o be_v good_a now_o because_o good_a thing_n may_v be_v want_v either_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n or_o in_o respect_n of_o duration_n and_o some_o intermission_n therefore_o we_o shall_v petition_v not_o only_o for_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o also_o for_o the_o increase_n and_o continuance_n of_o they_o good_a be_v either_o spiritual_a temporal_a in_o ask_v of_o spiritual_a good_a thing_n 36.26_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a matter_n to_o be_v pray_v for_o be_v the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o nature_n that_o god_n kingdom_n may_v come_v into_o our_o heart_n that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o we_o that_o he_o will_v take_v from_o we_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o he_o will_v put_v within_o we_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n 8.7_o which_o may_v make_v we_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n that_o we_o may_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n 4.24_o that_o we_o may_v be_v regenerate_v and_o become_v new_a creature_n 1.23_o be_v bear_v again_o of_o that_o incorruptible_a seed_n the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o god_n will_v grant_v we_o according_a to_o the_o riches_n 3.16_o of_o his_o glory_n to_o be_v strengthen_v with_o might_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n 3.13_o that_o he_o will_v establish_v our_o heart_n unblameable_a in_o holiness_n before_o god_n even_o our_o father_n at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n with_o all_o his_o saint_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n may_v dwell_v in_o we_o 1.13_o that_o we_o may_v continue_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o faith_n ground_v and_o settle_v and_o may_v not_o be_v move_v away_o from_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o this_o kind_n be_v that_o petition_n of_o david_n for_o himself_o 51.10_o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o lord_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o and_o the_o apostle_n for_o other_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o that_o your_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n 5.23_o here_o we_o be_v more_o particular_o to_o insist_v on_o the_o renovation_n of_o our_o several_a faculty_n part_n answerable_a to_o what_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v man_n concern_v the_o depravation_n of_o they_o in_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o original_a sin_n 16.19_o as_o first_o for_o our_o faculty_n 1._o that_o we_o may_v be_v transform_v by_o the_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o have_v a_o spiritual_a discern_v of_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n be_v wise_a to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a but_o simple_a and_o harmless_a to_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a 2._o that_o he_o will_v purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n 9.14_o that_o they_o may_v be_v tender_a of_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o good_a true_o perform_v the_o office_n which_o belong_v unto_o they_o both_o in_o accuse_v and_o excuse_v we_o according_a to_o several_a occasion_n 3._o that_o he_o will_v circumcise_v our_o heart_n 1.10_o that_o we_o may_v set_v our_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o not_o on_o earthly_a matter_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v deceive_v with_o false_a appearance_n but_o may_v approve_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v most_o excellent_a 4._o that_o he_o will_v reform_v and_o sanctify_v our_o will_n that_o we_o may_v in_o every_o thing_n submit_v they_o unto_o he_o delight_v to_o do_v his_o will_n 5.30_o not_o seek_v our_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v we_o 5._o that_o he_o will_v rectify_v our_o memory_n memory_n make_v they_o more_o faithful_a in_o retain_v all_o such_o holy_a lesson_n as_o we_o shall_v learn_v in_o recall_v they_o to_o mind_n according_a to_o several_a opportunity_n that_o we_o may_v be_v always_o ready_a to_o stir_v up_o our_o mind_n by_o way_n of_o remembrance_n 8.11_o that_o we_o may_v never_o forget_v god_n and_o so_o for_o our_o part_n or_o outward_a man_n 12.1_o that_o we_o may_v become_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n where_o his_o spirit_n may_v dwell_v that_o we_o may_v present_v our_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a to_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a service_n that_o all_o our_o part_n and_o member_n may_v be_v instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n 19_o in_o which_o desire_v we_o may_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n with_o such_o argument_n as_o these_o 1._o god_n only_o be_v able_a for_o this_o great_a work_n 7.18_o in_o we_o dwell_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a it_o be_v he_o that_o must_v
seem_v good_a unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v be_v constant_a universal_a sincere_a in_o our_o obedience_n walk_v before_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o may_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o his_o sight_n that_o in_o the_o general_a course_n of_o our_o life_n we_o may_v demean_v ourselves_o in_o a_o settle_a regular_a way_n of_o submission_n and_o obedience_n have_v respect_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n obey_v from_o the_o heart_n the_o form_n of_o doctrine_n deliver_v to_o we_o 3.5_o follow_v the_o lord_n full_o walk_v exact_o and_o precise_o before_o he_o that_o we_o may_v have_v not_o only_o the_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o the_o power_n also_o that_o we_o may_v sanctify_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n make_v he_o our_o fear_n and_o our_o dread_n 4.7_o consider_v that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n when_o we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o his_o dreadful_a tribunal_n 5.10_o every_o one_o to_o receive_v according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v do_v in_o his_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o bad_a that_o we_o may_v be_v less_o afraid_a of_o other_o matter_n that_o can_v hurt_v we_o man_n that_o shall_v die_v and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o shall_v be_v make_v as_o grass_n 10.28_o but_o may_v chief_o fear_v he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o hell_n behave_v ourselves_o as_o be_v always_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n as_o consider_v that_o our_o most_o secret_a bosome-sin_n which_o with_o such_o art_n and_o care_n we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o conceal_v from_o man_n be_v all_o of_o they_o naked_a and_o open_a in_o his_o sight_n before_o who_o we_o must_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_a before_o he_o humility_n ascribe_v nothing_o to_o our_o own_o power_n or_o merit_n that_o our_o heart_n may_v not_o be_v lift_v up_o to_o forget_v the_o lord_n 2.4_o nor_o our_o mind_n harden_v in_o pride_n as_o consider_v that_o his_o soul_n which_o be_v lift_v up_o be_v not_o upright_o in_o he_o and_o that_o if_o any_o man_n think_v himself_o to_o be_v something_o when_o indeed_o he_o be_v nothing_o he_o deceive_v himself_o 6.3_o that_o we_o may_v be_v clothe_v with_o humility_n count_v it_o our_o safe_a defence_n and_o most_o comely_a ornament_n 5.5_o that_o we_o may_v not_o mind_v high_a thing_n 12.16_o nor_o be_v wise_a in_o our_o own_o conceit_n consider_v the_o baseness_n of_o our_o original_a the_o many_o disease_n and_o misery_n which_o our_o body_n be_v liable_a unto_o the_o sinful_a and_o slavish_a condition_n of_o our_o soul_n our_o nothingnesse_n as_o creature_n our_o vileness_n as_o sinner_n chap._n xix_o what_o be_v we_o direct_v to_o pray_v for_o out_o of_o the_o second_o commandment_n the_o second_o commandment_n do_v enjoin_v we_o to_o worship_n god_n after_o such_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n and_o by_o such_o holy_a mean_n as_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o nature_n and_o require_v in_o his_o word_n so_o that_o from_o hence_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o pray_v for_o the_o direction_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o all_o our_o holy_a duty_n that_o he_o will_v work_v in_o we_o a_o holy_a frame_n and_o temper_n of_o heart_n without_o which_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a for_o we_o to_o perform_v any_o acceptable_a service_n that_o he_o will_v quicken_v our_o affection_n to_o a_o great_a fervency_n and_o delight_n in_o our_o attendance_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o will_v make_v we_o more_o careful_a in_o enjoy_v and_o increase_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o a_o conscionable_a observance_n of_o all_o those_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v particular_o 1._o prayer_n 2._o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n 3._o receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n 12.10_o 1._o that_o he_o will_v pour_v upon_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n make_v we_o diligent_a and_o constant_a in_o our_o public_a private_a devotion_n that_o we_o may_v accustom_v ourselves_o to_o they_o with_o a_o great_a forwardness_n and_o delight_n as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n to_o ease_v our_o heart_n of_o all_o trouble_n and_o sorrow_n 24_o to_o fill_v up_o our_o joy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o solemn_a and_o reverend_a in_o our_o approach_n before_o he_o as_o consider_v that_o we_o who_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n vile_a despicable_a creature_n be_v to_o speak_v unto_o that_o dreadful_a majesty_n before_o who_o all_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o vigilant_a over_o our_o own_o heart_n in_o respect_n of_o rove_a distract_a thought_n which_o be_v so_o apt_a to_o interrupt_v we_o in_o this_o duty_n that_o we_o may_v stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o god_n 64.7_o and_o set_v our_o face_n to_o seek_v he_o not_o pour_v out_o word_n only_o but_o our_o soul_n before_o he_o 10.22_o serve_v he_o in_o our_o spirit_n draw_v near_o unto_o he_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o assist_v we_o and_o to_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o this_o duty_n 51.15_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o our_o heart_n open_v our_o lip_n that_o our_o mouth_n may_v show_v forth_o his_o praise_n and_o then_o that_o the_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n 19.14_o and_o the_o meditation_n of_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v always_o acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n that_o we_o may_v confess_v our_o sin_n with_o a_o great_a sense_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o confession_n feel_v in_o ourselves_o a_o great_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o they_o acknowledge_v our_o transgression_n 51.3_o and_o set_v our_o sin_n before_o we_o abhor_v ourselves_o for_o they_o 42.6_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n that_o we_o may_v put_v up_o our_o petition_n with_o a_o great_a faith_n and_o fervency_n petition_n as_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o those_o gracious_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v for_o the_o supply_n of_o they_o draw_v near_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n nothing_o waver_v 5.14_o ask_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v according_a to_o his_o will_n that_o his_o spirit_n may_v help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o and_o that_o he_o will_v remember_v the_o promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o to_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o 145.18_o that_o we_o may_v give_v thanks_o with_o great_a chearfulnesse_n thanksgiving_n and_o love_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o favour_n with_o such_o heartiness_n and_o fervency_n as_o may_v be_v in_o some_o measure_n proportionable_a to_o our_o importunity_n in_o the_o want_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a to_o speak_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o god_n while_o we_o have_v any_o be_v 34._o that_o our_o meditation_n of_o he_o may_v be_v sweet_a and_o we_o may_v be_v glad_a in_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v retain_v a_o relish_n and_o taste_v of_o this_o holy_a duty_n in_o our_o mind_n after_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o behave_v ourselves_o answerable_o in_o the_o course_n of_o our_o life_n observe_v what_o return_n be_v make_v to_o our_o prayer_n harken_v what_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v say_v 85.8_o consider_v the_o several_a way_n and_o dispensation_n of_o his_o providence_n towards_o we_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n 107.34_o this_o commandment_n do_v likewise_o concern_v the_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o that_o other_o ordinance_n word_n the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n in_o reference_n both_o to_o minister_v people_n the_o minister_n may_v hereby_o be_v direct_v to_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v endow_v he_o with_o all_o those_o grace_n and_o ability_n which_o may_v fit_v he_o for_o the_o discharge_n of_o his_o call_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o life_n doctrine_n that_o he_o may_v both_o save_v himself_o and_o they_o that_o hear_v he_o 16_o 2.7_o 1._o for_o his_o life_n that_o he_o may_v show_v himself_o as_o a_o pattern_n of_o good_a work_n of_o a_o blameless_a conversation_n not_o self-willed_a not_o soon_o angry_a 8._o not_o give_v to_o wine_n no_o striker_n not_o give_v to_o filthy_a lucre_n but_o a_o lover_n of_o good_a man_n sober_a just_a holy_a temperate_a 2.24_o gentle_a unto_o all_o man_n apt_a to_o teach_v patient_a renounce_v the_o hide_a thing_n of_o dishonesty_n 4.2_o not_o walk_v in_o craftiness_n but_o by_o manifestation_n of_o the_o truth_n commend_v himself_o unto_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 4.1_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o steward_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n not_o seek_v so_o much_o his_o own_o profit_n as_o the_o profit_n of_o many_o that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v 9.27_o that_o
after_o he_o have_v preach_v unto_o other_o he_o himself_o may_v not_o become_v a_o castaway_n 2._o for_o his_o doctrine_n that_o he_o may_v study_v to_o approve_v himself_o unto_o god_n 2.15_o a_o workman_n that_o need_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a right_o divide_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n that_o he_o may_v preach_v the_o word_n 4.2_o be_v instant_a in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n reprove_v rebuke_n exhort_v with_o all_o long-suffering_a and_o doctrine_n 2.25_o with_o meekness_n instruct_v those_o that_o oppose_v themselves_o if_o god_n peradventure_o will_v give_v they_o repentance_n to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n 5.2_o feed_v the_o flock_n of_o god_n not_o by_o constraint_n but_o willing_o not_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n but_o of_o a_o ready_a mind_n that_o he_o may_v speak_v as_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n 2.4_o that_o his_o doctrine_n may_v be_v in_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n with_o uncorruptnesse_n gravity_n sincerity_n not_o as_o please_a man_n but_o god_n who_o try_v the_o heart_n the_o people_n or_o hearer_n may_v be_v hereby_o direct_v to_o pray_v for_o a_o great_a love_n and_o esteem_v of_o his_o word_n word_n as_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n which_o he_o can_v make_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n of_o soul_n consider_v that_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v away_o pleasure_n shall_v die_v and_o vanish_v honour_n shall_v be_v lay_v in_o the_o dust_n gold_n and_o silver_n shall_v rust_v and_o canker_n but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o this_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n 12.48_o and_o to_o save_v our_o soul_n be_v that_o word_n by_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v judge_v at_o the_o last_o day_n that_o therefore_o we_o may_v value_v it_o above_o gold_n and_o silver_n find_v a_o relish_n in_o it_o sweet_a than_o the_o honey_n and_o the_o honeycomb_n that_o we_o may_v always_o love_v the_o beauty_n of_o his_o house_n 8._o and_o the_o place_n where_o his_o honour_n dwell_v to_o publish_v with_o the_o voice_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o to_o tell_v of_o all_o his_o wondrous_a work_n this_o one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n 27.4_o that_o will_v i_o seek_v after_o that_o i_o may_v dwell_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n to_o behold_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o inquire_v in_o his_o temple_n 96.6_o strength_n and_o beauty_n be_v in_o his_o sanctuary_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o great_a care_n to_o know_v and_o practice_v his_o will_n as_o new_a bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n to_o grow_v thereby_o that_o he_o will_v teach_v we_o so_o to_o prize_n and_o improve_v the_o present_a liberty_n and_o sunshine_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2.2_o that_o we_o may_v be_v careful_a in_o this_o our_o day_n to_o lay_v up_o for_o ourselves_o a_o good_a foundation_n against_o the_o evil_a time_n it_o that_o we_o may_v approach_v unto_o this_o ordinance_n with_o such_o reverend_a and_o prepare_a affection_n as_o may_v become_v his_o more_o especial_a presence_n among_o we_o consider_v our_o foot_n when_o we_o draw_v near_o before_o he_o that_o he_o will_v over-awe_n our_o spirit_n with_o a_o holy_a fear_n and_o reverence_n in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o behold_v of_o we_o who_o be_v a_o god_n of_o infinite_a holiness_n and_o glorious_a majesty_n that_o we_o may_v bow_v down_o our_o soul_n with_o a_o willing_a subjection_n unto_o every_o sacred_a truth_n that_o he_o will_v subdue_v the_o pride_n of_o our_o heart_n 10.5_o cast_v down_o every_o imagination_n that_o exalt_v itself_o against_o he_o and_o bring_v into_o subjection_n every_o thought_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n and_o because_o the_o word_n of_o itself_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a letter_n and_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o any_o outward_a mean_n the_o wisdom_n or_o preparation_n of_o weak_a sinful_a man_n to_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n or_o to_o create_v man_n in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n 2.10_o that_o therefore_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o accompany_v the_o outward_a mean_n by_o the_o inward_a efficacy_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n man_n can_v speak_v only_o unto_o the_o ear_n but_o he_o can_v speak_v unto_o the_o heart_n and_o it_o be_v as_o easy_a for_o he_o to_o make_v we_o good_a as_o to_o bid_v we_o be_v so_o and_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o meet_v such_o as_o desire_v to_o wait_v upon_o he_o and_o to_o remember_v he_o in_o his_o way_n 64.5_o that_o he_o will_v remove_v from_o our_o understanding_n the_o veil_n of_o ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v incapable_a of_o spiritual_a truth_n that_o he_o will_v take_v from_o our_o affection_n that_o natural_a pravity_n and_o malice_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v enemy_n to_o spiritual_a notion_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o truth_n not_o only_o in_o the_o light_n 1.18_o but_o in_o the_o love_n of_o it_o not_o withhold_a any_o truth_n in_o unrighteousness_n that_o he_o will_v strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o temptation_n of_o satan_n care_n of_o the_o world_n hardness_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n or_o what_o ever_o may_v hinder_v our_o profitable_a and_o save_a hearing_n that_o he_o will_v take_v from_o we_o all_o irreverence_n distraction_n prejudice_n dulness_n in_o hear_v of_o his_o word_n and_o because_o it_o must_v redound_v either_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n in_o our_o far_a harden_v and_o final_a condemnation_n or_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n that_o he_o will_v therefore_o sanctify_v it_o to_o our_o good_a that_o as_o the_o rain_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n 11._o and_o return_v not_o thither_o but_o water_v the_o earth_n and_o make_v it_o fruitful_a so_o the_o word_n that_o go_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n may_v not_o return_v unto_o he_o void_a but_o accomplish_v his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o prosper_v in_o that_o to_o which_o it_o be_v send_v that_o it_o may_v be_v unto_o we_o sharp_a as_o a_o two-edged_a sword_n to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n 4.12_o the_o joint_n and_o marrow_n discover_v the_o very_a thought_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o because_o paul_n may_v plant_v and_o apollo_n may_v water_v 3.6_o but_o he_o only_o can_v give_v the_o increase_n that_o therefore_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o give_v a_o blessing_n and_o success_n to_o his_o own_o ordinance_n that_o his_o word_n may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o word_n of_o power_n convert_v the_o soul_n 7·_v and_o make_v wise_a the_o simple_a that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o hear_v ear_n and_o understand_a heart_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o be_v save_v 12_o that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n that_o he_o will_v open_v our_o eye_n to_o behold_v the_o wondrous_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n 36.133_o incline_v our_o heart_n to_o affect_v direct_v our_o step_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o path_n of_o his_o precept_n show_v we_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o teach_v we_o thy_o path_n lead_v we_o in_o thy_o truth_n 5._o and_o guide_v we_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n teach_v we_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n 86.11_o unite_v our_o heart_n to_o fear_v thy_o name_n show_v we_o the_o way_n that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o for_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o soul_n unto_o thou_o 10_o teach_v we_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n for_o thou_o be_v our_o god_n let_v thy_o good_a spirit_n lead_v we_o into_o the_o land_n of_o uprightness_n demeanour_n that_o we_o may_v behave_v ourselves_o with_o humility_n attention_n alacrity_n lay_v down_o all_o high_a thought_n fleshly_a reason_n stubborn_a resolution_n be_v ready_a to_o receive_v with_o meekness_n the_o ingraff_v word_n 1.21_o which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v communion_n with_o he_o in_o his_o ordinance_n that_o he_o will_v fill_v we_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v 15.13_o that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v our_o judgement_n affection_n memory_n that_o we_o may_v apprehend_v and_o believe_v and_o affect_v and_o retain_v those_o sacred_a truth_n that_o shall_v be_v deliver_v that_o he_o will_v enlighten_v our_o mind_n open_v our_o heart_n soften_v our_o conscience_n compose_v our_o thought_n to_o attend_v unto_o his_o word_n with_o meekness_n and_o faith_n 8.15_o receive_v it_o into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n with_o full_a purpose_n to_o walk_v answerable_o to_o it_o in_o our_o conversation_n that_o christ_n may_v be_v form_v in_o we_o that_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v establish_v in_o every_o good_a word_n