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conscience_n and_o make_v it_o worse_o and_o more_o dead_a and_o senseless_a than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n which_o make_v it_o at_o least_o for_o time_n quiet_a and_o peaceable_a as_o first_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n which_o hood-winking_a the_o conscience_n give_v the_o devil_n fit_a opportunity_n to_o carry_v it_o quick_o whither_o he_o will_v and_o like_o a_o thick_a fog_n and_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n deprive_v we_o of_o light_n and_o sight_n do_v cause_v we_o to_o err_v into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n while_o we_o think_v that_o we_o be_v in_o that_o perfect_a path_n of_o righteousness_n that_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n as_o we_o see_v in_o paul_n example_n who_o in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o ignorance_n 9_o rom._n 7._o 7_o 8_o 9_o think_v concupiscence_n to_o be_v no_o sin_n which_o after_o he_o be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o discern_v to_o be_v the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o while_o his_o judgement_n be_v thus_o blind_v his_o conscience_n speak_v peace_n unto_o he_o testify_v that_o he_o be_v alive_a and_o in_o good_a case_n when_o as_o be_v true_o inform_v he_o plain_o see_v that_o he_o be_v dead_a and_o in_o the_o high_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o hell_n such_o have_v not_o their_o peace_n disturb_v by_o conscience_n because_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o way_n it_o can_v admonish_v they_o when_o they_o go_v out_o of_o it_o and_o be_v itself_o misinform_v it_o must_v needs_o give_v unto_o they_o false_a evidence_n and_o though_o their_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o sluttish_a corner_n and_o even_o deep_a dungeon_n full_a of_o all_o filthiness_n yet_o the_o eye_n of_o conscience_n do_v not_o discern_v any_o annoyance_n because_o it_o be_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o be_v not_o enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n but_o especial_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v when_o as_o ignorance_n be_v not_o only_o simple_a and_o natural_a but_o embrace_v and_o affect_v man_n purposely_o neglect_v yea_o contemn_v and_o shun_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n because_o for_o their_o great_a quietness_n they_o will_v not_o have_v conscience_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o way_n as_o they_o who_o bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o good_a meaning_n as_o sufficient_a to_o salvation_n and_o whole_o neglect_v god_n true_a service_n do_v content_a themselves_o with_o their_o own_o blind_a devotion_n and_o superstition_n such_o shun_v those_o place_n where_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n shine_v and_o like_a bat_n and_o owl_n delight_v to_o live_v in_o dark_a corner_n where_o they_o seldom_o or_o never_o hear_v a_o sermon_n because_o they_o delight_v in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n they_o hate_v the_o light_n of_o god_n truth_n because_o their_o work_n be_v evil_a as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v and_o as_o the_o thief_n and_o adulterer_n wait_v for_o the_o twilight_n and_o 20._o joh._n 3._o 20._o make_v choice_n of_o the_o night_n as_o fit_a for_o their_o purpose_n hate_v the_o morning_n as_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n because_o it_o discover_v their_o fault_n to_o other_o and_o bring_v they_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v apprehend_v condemn_a and_o execute_v so_o these_o affect_v the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n and_o abhor_v the_o light_n of_o truth_n 16._o job_n 24_o 15_o 16._o because_o they_o will_v not_o have_v conscience_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o wickedness_n lest_o like_o god_n sergeant_n it_o shall_v arrest_v and_o hale_v they_o before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o there_o as_o a_o unpartial_a witness_n give_v evidence_n against_o they_o and_o lest_o be_v condemn_v it_o shall_v play_v the_o executioner_n torment_v and_o vex_v they_o day_n and_o night_n with_o hellish_a horror_n and_o deep_a despair_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o spiritual_a life_n of_o a_o evil_a from_o senselessness_n and_o deadness_n second_o peace_n of_o conscience_n do_v often_o proceed_v not_o from_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n know_v and_o do_v god_n will_v but_o from_o the_o clean_a contrary_n as_o from_o spiritual_a deadness_n idleness_n and_o sloth_n in_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o god_n require_v for_o as_o when_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a it_o have_v no_o sense_n of_o sickness_n wound_n or_o any_o hurt_n which_o can_v be_v do_v unto_o it_o so_o when_o the_o soul_n be_v dead_a in_o sin_n the_o conscience_n have_v no_o feel_n of_o any_o weight_n that_o lie_v upon_o it_o nor_o of_o any_o wound_n or_o sore_n of_o sin_n wherewith_o it_o be_v mangle_v and_o deform_v and_o though_o corruption_n and_o guilt_n like_o a_o gangrene_n indanger_v it_o even_o unto_o the_o very_a death_n yet_o it_o never_o complain_v because_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o this_o mischief_n and_o misery_n beside_o while_o man_n snort_v in_o this_o
scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a book_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v like_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n so_o conversant_a in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n that_o we_o can_v say_v the_o most_o of_o it_o by_o heart_n and_o be_v able_a to_o tell_v precise_o how_o many_o word_n and_o letter_n be_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o this_o will_v yield_v unto_o we_o no_o spiritual_a nourishment_n nor_o make_v we_o to_o thrive_v any_o whit_n in_o grace_n and_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o read_v final_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v come_v to_o read_v with_o a_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o draw_v all_o we_o read_v unto_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n either_o for_o the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n or_o sanctify_v of_o our_o affection_n or_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n by_o put_v those_o good_a duty_n in_o practice_n which_o we_o know_v and_o learn_v the_o which_o purpose_n david_n express_v in_o these_o word_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o i_o will_v keep_v they_o unto_o 33._o psal_n 119._o 33._o the_o end_n otherwise_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v by_o our_o read_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n and_o increase_v our_o knowledge_n for_o why_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o more_o if_o we_o make_v no_o good_a use_n of_o that_o we_o have_v yea_o why_o shall_v he_o not_o rather_o take_v away_o his_o talon_n if_o we_o hide_v it_o unprofitable_o in_o a_o napkin_n or_o at_o least_o leave_v it_o with_o we_o to_o increase_v our_o account_n and_o with_o it_o our_o punishment_n for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n let_v therefore_o as_o one_o exhort_v the_o holy_a scripture_n demetriad_n sint_fw-la ergo_fw-la divine_a scripture_n semper_fw-la in_o manibus_fw-la tuis_fw-la &_o iugiter_fw-la ment_fw-la volâ—â—ntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n a_o 〈…〉_o iâ—â—_n scripturas_fw-la sacras_fw-la lege_fw-la ut_fw-la semper_fw-la memineris_fw-la dei_fw-la illa_fw-la verba_fw-la esse_fw-la qui_fw-la legem_fw-la suâ—m_fw-la non_fw-la solùm_fw-la sciri_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la impleri_fw-la iubet_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la demetriad_n be_v always_o in_o thy_o hand_n and_o meditate_v on_o they_o in_o thy_o mind_n yet_o do_v not_o think_v it_o sufficient_a for_o thou_o to_o have_v god_n law_n in_o thy_o memory_n if_o thou_o forget_v they_o in_o thy_o work_n but_o therefore_o know_v they_o that_o thou_o may_v do_v what_o thou_o know_v for_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n be_v just_a before_o god_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o it_o be_v justify_v and_o as_o the_o same_o author_n persuade_v in_o another_o place_n so_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o that_o thou_o always_o remember_v they_o to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v his_o law_n but_o also_o fulfil_v and_o obey_v it_o for_o it_o profit_v not_o to_o know_v such_o thing_n as_o aught_o to_o be_v do_v and_o not_o to_o do_v they_o thou_o use_v well_o thy_o read_n of_o divinity_n if_o thou_o set_v it_o as_o a_o glass_n before_o thou_o that_o thy_o soul_n may_v behold_v itself_o by_o look_v in_o it_o and_o may_v either_o amend_v deformity_n and_o blemish_n or_o more_o adorn_v itself_o where_o it_o be_v already_o beautiful_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v before_o we_o read_v last_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v both_o the_o preparation_n and_o action_n the_o better_a we_o must_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o when_o in_o respect_n of_o place_n and_o company_n we_o convenient_o can_v our_o voice_n also_o desire_v in_o some_o short_a and_o pithy_a prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v assist_v we_o in_o this_o exercise_n by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thereby_o it_o may_v become_v effectual_a for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o affection_n the_o nourish_a and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n repentance_n and_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o which_o invocation_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n be_v necessary_a before_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o therefore_o have_v need_n to_o pray_v with_o david_n open_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n naturally_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o thing_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v we_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v 14._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11_o 14._o and_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o which_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o hope_v to_o obtain_v then_o by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n cap._n xxx_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o preparation_n in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v diverse_a point_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o first_o be_v the_o end_n which_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o it_o which_o be_v either_o principal_a or_o subordinate_a the_o principal_a end_n which_o we_o must_v aim_v at_o in_o this_o exercise_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o hereby_o know_v his_o will_n we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o by_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o thing_n which_o 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for_o the_o lead_n of_o our_o life_n in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o choose_v and_o what_o to_o refuse_v but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v a_o lamp_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o 105._o psal_n 119._o 105._o path_n which_o shine_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o darkness_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n of_o which_o light_n if_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v pass_v our_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o life_n in_o a_o more_o than_o egyptian_a darkness_n and_o grope_v at_o noon_n day_n shall_v easy_o be_v mislead_v into_o all_o sin_n and_o error_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n for_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v without_o knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o good_a and_o he_o who_o want_v 2._o pro._n 19_o 2._o this_o light_n to_o guide_v he_o haste_v with_o his_o foot_n sin_v be_v ready_a to_o deceive_v and_o be_v deceive_v the_o second_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o truth_n be_v enable_v to_o defend_v it_o and_o also_o to_o refute_v and_o convince_v the_o error_n and_o false_a doctrine_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o especial_o those_o wherewith_o it_o be_v most_o oppugned_a in_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v for_o if_o we_o be_v conversant_a in_o the_o scripture_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o 1._o 1._o job._n 4._o 1._o and_o not_o receive_v all_o we_o hear_v hand_n over_o head_n and_o so_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o every_o wind_n
as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 13_o cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 14_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n 14_o 2_o that_o not_o god_n secret_a but_o reveal_v will_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n 15_o 3_o reason_n prove_v that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o do_v his_o will_n 15_o 4_o of_o the_o special_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v 18_o cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 19_o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v require_v of_o all_o those_o who_o will_v serve_v and_o please_v god_n 19_o 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n 20_o 3_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v faint_a and_o weak_a but_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a 21_o 4_o that_o they_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n 22_o 5_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v aim_v at_o the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o at_o the_o end_n 23_o 6_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v lazy_a and_o idle_a but_o diligent_a and_o painful_a 23_o 7_o that_o they_o must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_a and_o durable_a 24_o cap._n v._o of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o necessary_a it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 25_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 25_o 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n 25_o 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n 27_o 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n 28_o 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 29_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n 30_o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o 30_o 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v 30_o 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n 30_o 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 31_o 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n 31_o 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 32_o 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n 33_o 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n 34_o 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n 34_o 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n 35_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 36_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o 36_o 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a 38_o 3_o that_o this_o save_a knowledge_n be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n 38_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 39_o cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o 2_o that_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n 41_o 3_o that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_a faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n 42_o 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n 43_o 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 43_o 6_o of_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n 45_o 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o strong_a 46_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v it_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o high_a degree_n 47_o sect._n 1_o of_o five_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n 47_o 2_o of_o the_o six_o mean_n 48_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n 49_o 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o from_o whence_o it_o arise_v 52_o 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n 53_o 4_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 54_o 5_o that_o all_o sound_a repentance_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n 55_o 6_o wherein_o pureness_n of_o heart_n consist_v 55_o 7_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n 57_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o 58_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 58_o 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 59_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 59_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n 61_o 5_o that_o faith_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 61_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v to_o watch_v over_o they_o 62_o 7_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n 63_o 8_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n 64_o 9_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 64_o 10_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o be_v continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n 65_o cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 65_o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n 65_o 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v 66_o 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n 67_o 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o 68_o cap._n xiii_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 69_o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n that_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 69_o 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 69_o 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n 70_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n 71_o cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n 72_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o 72_o 2_o that_o it_o speak_v peace_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n 73_o 3_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a and_o bad_a conscience_n as_o first_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o ignorance_n of_o their_o estate_n 73_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o spiritual_a life_n of_o a_o evil_a from_o senselessness_n and_o deadness_n 74_o 5_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o carnal_a security_n 75_o 6_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o worldly_a employment_n 76_o cap._n
good_a powerful_a just_a bountiful_a a_o liberal_a rewarder_n of_o good_a and_o revenger_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o may_v be_v know_v of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v show_v it_o unto_o they_o then_o how_o much_o more_o clear_o do_v this_o light_a 19_o rom._n 1._o 19_o shine_n in_o the_o faithful_a when_o as_o it_o be_v renew_v and_o make_v much_o bright_a and_o clear_a by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n the_o book_n also_o of_o the_o creature_n do_v convince_v all_o man_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n omnipresent_v and_o full_a of_o goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v 20._o rom._n 1._o 20._o be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n and_o therefore_o how_o much_o more_o may_v the_o faithful_a profit_n by_o learning_n and_o read_v this_o book_n who_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o their_o tutor_n which_o open_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v see_v god_n wisdom_n goodness_n and_o power_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o their_o heart_n that_o meditate_v on_o they_o they_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o this_o knowledge_n for_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o book_n of_o grace_n also_o be_v either_o the_o internal_a writing_n of_o god_n law_n and_o will_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o do_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o outward_a book_n of_o the_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v all_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o last_o god_n minister_n be_v his_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o reveal_v himself_o and_o his_o will_n unto_o we_o who_o do_v expound_v unto_o we_o his_o write_a word_n and_o unfold_v the_o mystery_n and_o difficulty_n thereof_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o help_n of_o those_o instrument_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v for_o this_o purpose_n especial_o we_o be_v to_o desire_v that_o inward_a writing_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o make_v use_n by_o read_v and_o meditation_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o often_o hear_v of_o they_o expound_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n faithful_a minister_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n who_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v of_o us._n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o reveal_v this_o principle_n unto_o we_o and_o convince_v all_o man_n of_o this_o truth_n by_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o which_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o the_o creator_n shine_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n follow_v the_o commission_n of_o heinous_a sin_n though_o never_o so_o secret_a by_o the_o series_n and_o dependency_n of_o cause_n one_o upon_o another_o in_o the_o disquisition_n whereof_o there_o be_v no_o end_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o cause_n of_o cause_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o give_v be_v unto_o all_o thing_n by_o the_o goodly_a order_n which_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o celestial_a body_n by_o the_o final_a cause_n one_o thing_n be_v refer_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o summum_fw-la benumb_v and_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v god_n by_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o prophecy_n foretell_v long_o before_o their_o event_n by_o the_o consent_n of_o all_o nation_n in_o acknowledge_v this_o principle_n and_o final_o by_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n execute_v upon_o the_o wicked_a even_o in_o this_o life_n by_o all_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o this_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n although_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v so_o evident_a in_o itself_o that_o no_o argument_n can_v be_v bring_v to_o illustrate_v it_o see_v nothing_o be_v so_o clear_a and_o manifest_a §._o sect._n 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o god_n be_v or_o rather_o who_o he_o be_v for_o what_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o essence_n he_o have_v not_o reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v we_o capable_a of_o this_o knowledge_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n see_v he_o be_v infinite_a and_o we_o finite_a but_o who_o he_o be_v he_o have_v make_v know_v in_o his_o word_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v jehovah_n elohim_n a_o spirit_n infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n one_o in_o nature_n and_o three_o in_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o description_n it_o appear_v that_o god_n be_v primum_fw-la ens_fw-la and_o the_o first_o be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n of_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n as_o his_o name_n jehovah_n signify_v that_o he_o be_v uncreated_a and_o a_o spirit_n as_o our_o saviour_n 23._o john_n 4._o 23._o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n have_v make_v he_o know_v unto_o we_o not_o so_o much_o thereby_o show_v his_o essence_n what_o he_o be_v which_o be_v ineffable_a and_o incomprehensible_a as_o distinguish_v he_o from_o all_o corporeal_a substance_n that_o he_o be_v but_o one_o because_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n wisdom_n power_n presence_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o it_o be_v against_o the_o nature_n of_o infiniteness_n to_o be_v more_o than_o one_o because_o he_o make_v and_o govern_v all_o as_o supreme_a monarch_n in_o which_o monarchy_n there_o can_v be_v no_o copartner_n and_o because_o he_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n from_o which_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v and_o upon_o which_o they_o whole_o depend_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n three_o we_o must_v know_v that_o this_o divine_a essence_n be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n the_o which_o perfection_n be_v see_v in_o his_o property_n which_o be_v not_o proper_o in_o god_n who_o be_v all_o essence_n and_o no_o quality_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n but_o according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o our_o shallow_a understanding_n neither_o do_v they_o differ_v from_o his_o essence_n nor_o one_o from_o another_o for_o god_n be_v one_o and_o of_o a_o most_o simple_a nature_n admit_v no_o division_n into_o part_n faculty_n or_o property_n nor_o yet_o any_o essential_a distinction_n but_o only_o in_o our_o comprehension_n or_o manner_n of_o understanding_n so_o as_o we_o must_v not_o take_v his_o property_n to_o be_v any_o part_n of_o his_o essence_n see_v every_o essential_a property_n be_v his_o whole_a essence_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o distinguish_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o diverse_a manner_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n yet_o not_o in_o themselves_o but_o be_v inseparable_a one_o from_o another_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v the_o wise_a god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o powerful_a god_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n goodness_n justice_n truth_n be_v all_o one_o in_o their_o essence_n there_o be_v in_o god_n but_o one_o most_o simple_a and_o pure_a act_n unto_o which_o diverse_a name_n be_v give_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o show_v unto_o we_o how_o it_o be_v diverse_o exercise_v towards_o the_o creature_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o attribute_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o primary_n second_o secondary_a primary_n be_v those_o which_o declare_v unto_o we_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n as_o he_o be_v absolute_o in_o himself_o of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o god_n alone_o without_o communication_n to_o any_o other_o and_o in_o this_o number_n be_v god_n simplicity_n infiniteness_n eternity_n immensity_n immutability_n and_o omnipresence_n all-sufficiency_n and_o omnipotency_n his_o simplicity_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n by_o which_o
be_v signify_v that_o 20._o exod._n 33._o 20._o the_o divine_a essence_n be_v undivided_a and_o absolute_a without_o composition_n part_n or_o accident_n invisible_a impassable_a and_o all_o essence_n so_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n his_o infiniteness_n be_v whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o essence_n uncircumscribed_a and_o above_o all_o measure_n of_o time_n place_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o simple_o immense_a and_o incomprehensible_a the_o eternity_n of_o god_n be_v 6._o psal_n 102._o 27_o 28._o apoc._n 1._o 8._o esay_n 44._o 6._o a_o essential_a attribute_n which_o signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_a and_o uncircumscribed_a by_o time_n first_o and_o last_o without_o beginning_n or_o end_v absolute_a without_o succession_n whole_o all_o always_o and_o at_o once_o his_o immensity_n be_v a_o essential_a 27._o psal_n 139._o 7._o &_o 145._o 3._o jer._n 23._o 23._o 1._o king_n 8._o 27._o attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a essence_n be_v without_o dimension_n and_o circumscription_n of_o place_n whole_o every_o where_n present_a within_o the_o world_n and_o without_o the_o world_n contain_v all_o thing_n and_o be_v contain_v of_o nothing_o his_o immutability_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v infinite_a absolute_a most_o simple_a 28._o mat._n 3._o 6._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 102._o 28._o and_o perfect_a be_v subject_a to_o no_o change_n of_o generation_n corruption_n augmentation_n or_o diminution_n passion_n or_o alteration_n but_o ever_o remain_v one_o and_o the_o same_o his_o all-sufficiencie_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o in_o himself_o alone_o he_o be_v most_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n sufficient_a both_o for_o himself_o and_o for_o all_o creature_n final_o 26._o gen._n 17._o 1._o mat._n 15._o 48._o job_n 42._o 1._o mat._n 19_o 26._o his_o omnipotency_n be_v a_o essential_a property_n of_o god_n nature_n whereby_o be_v signify_v his_o infinite_a and_o transcendent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o his_o nature_n and_o will_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o secondary_a attribute_n of_o god_n be_v those_o which_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n in_o a_o secondary_a relation_n as_o he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o the_o chief_a agent_n work_v in_o the_o creature_n especial_o man_n some_o similitude_n and_o resemblance_n of_o his_o own_o essential_a attribute_n which_o be_v therefore_o though_o improper_o call_v communicable_a in_o respect_n of_o some_o analogy_n and_o likeness_n that_o they_o have_v with_o the_o property_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n for_o there_o be_v no_o perfection_n or_o good_a thing_n in_o they_o to_o be_v desire_v of_o which_o the_o idea_n and_o arch-type_n be_v not_o in_o god_n most_o absolute_a infinite_a and_o eternal_a but_o as_o they_o be_v essential_a property_n of_o god_n nature_n they_o can_v be_v communicate_v to_o any_o creature_n see_v they_o be_v most_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a but_o only_o as_o it_o be_v some_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o in_o many_o respect_n differ_v from_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v in_o god_n for_o in_o he_o they_o be_v his_o essence_n and_o by_o it_o he_o live_v understand_v and_o be_v good_a gracious_a and_o just_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v quality_n and_o bare_a property_n in_o he_o they_o be_v all_o most_o perfect_a infinite_a absolute_a and_o most_o excellent_a immutable_a and_o eternal_a in_o which_o regard_n he_o may_v be_v say_v not_o only_o to_o be_v wise_a just_a good_a and_o bless_a but_o wisdom_n justice_n goodness_n and_o blessedness_n itself_o so_o that_o these_o secondary_a attribute_n in_o god_n be_v his_o nature_n and_o essence_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o primary_n as_o by_o their_o rule_n and_o measure_n and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v attribute_v unto_o he_o most_o perfect_o simple_o infinite_o and_o absolute_o but_o in_o the_o creature_n the_o quality_n which_o be_v some_o similitude_n of_o these_o attribute_n be_v mix_v imperfect_a finite_a and_o mutable_a in_o god_n all_o and_o every_o his_o attribute_n be_v his_o essence_n they_o can_v be_v but_o one_o as_o his_o essence_n be_v one_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a so_o that_o by_o the_o same_o essence_n whereby_o he_o be_v wise_a he_o be_v also_o true_a and_o that_o by_o which_o he_o be_v good_a he_o be_v also_o just_a merciful_a and_o bless_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n their_o property_n be_v diverse_a and_o differ_v from_o one_o another_o in_o their_o form_n and_o operation_n for_o by_o one_o faculty_n a_o man_n be_v wise_a and_o will_v by_o another_o and_o his_o quality_n of_o justice_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n be_v different_a property_n one_o from_o another_o §._o sect._n 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v now_o these_o secondary_a attribute_n of_o god_n though_o they_o be_v all_o but_o one_o in_o he_o yet_o in_o our_o comprehension_n and_o conceit_n who_o can_v only_o judge_v of_o they_o according_a to_o their_o several_a kind_n of_o work_v towards_o the_o creature_n they_o be_v manifold_a as_o god_n life_n and_o immortality_n his_o wisdom_n truth_n will_n goodness_n holiness_n beneficence_n love_n grace_n mercy_n clemency_n long_o suffer_v patience_n his_o justice_n anger_n and_o hatred_n all_o which_o be_v needful_a to_o be_v know_v of_o every_o christian_a not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o god_n action_n and_o operation_n towards_o we_o but_o also_o may_v according_o frame_v our_o action_n and_o life_n that_o so_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o i_o think_v it_o necessary_a to_o describe_v they_o brief_o and_o several_o refer_v the_o reader_n who_o desire_v to_o have_v they_o full_o handle_v to_o such_o treatise_n as_o purposely_o entreat_v of_o this_o argument_n 28._o argument_n deut._n 32._o 40._o john_n 1._o 4._o act_n 17._o 28._o the_o life_n of_o god_n be_v a_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o the_o divine_a nature_n live_v work_v and_o move_v in_o himself_o and_o give_v unto_o all_o thing_n life_n and_o motion_n 17._o motion_n exod._n 3._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 16._o &_o 1._o 17._o the_o immortality_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o live_v eternal_o and_o never_o die_v but_o have_v do_v and_o shall_v for_o ever_o live_v work_n and_o move_v himself_o and_o give_v life_n action_n and_o motion_n to_o all_o thing_n that_o have_v life_n and_o motion_n 13._o motion_n job_n 42._o 2._o heb._n 4._o 13._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n true_o and_o perfect_o with_o one_o eternal_a act_n of_o understanding_n at_o once_o do_v know_v himself_o and_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o not_o only_o external_o but_o also_o internal_o in_o their_o essence_n not_o successive_o by_o discourse_n of_o reason_n but_o at_o once_o most_o distinct_o and_o clear_o of_o which_o wisdom_n there_o be_v two_o part_n first_o his_o 2._o his_o rom._n 8._o 29._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 2._o prescience_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v with_o infallible_a knowledge_n as_o be_v all_o present_a to_o he_o though_o past_a or_o to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o us._n second_o 23._o second_o pro._n 8._o 14._o &_o 16._o 4._o act_n 2._o 23._o his_o counsel_n whereby_o he_o resolve_v to_o rule_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o best_a and_o most_o wise_a manner_n for_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o his_o own_o glory_n the_o 4._o the_o john_n 17._o 3._o rom._n 3._o 4._o truth_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o to_o be_v in_o himself_o most_o true_a in_o all_o his_o word_n and_o work_n yea_o truth_n itself_o &_o the_o author_n of_o all_o truth_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n the_o 11._o the_o rom._n 9_o 18._o ephes_n 1._o 11._o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o god_n with_o one_o will_n of_o most_o free_a and_o just_a act_n will_v all_o thing_n approve_v or_o disapprove_v whatsoever_o he_o know_v the_o 7._o the_o mark_v 10._o 18._o jam._n 1._o 17._o psal_n 145._o 7._o goodness_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o and_o of_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a in_o and_o towards_o all_o the_o creature_n the_o 145._o
cause_v we_o not_o in_o pride_n and_o self-conceit_n to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o we_o have_v but_o see_v our_o imperfection_n to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n after_o a_o great_a measure_n till_o by_o attain_v to_o one_o degree_n after_o another_o we_o do_v in_o the_o end_n obtain_v with_o perfection_n of_o knowledge_n perfect_a happiness_n but_o yet_o in_o this_o imperfect_a knowledge_n there_o be_v diverse_a degree_n which_o according_o be_v diverse_o require_v that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o sufficient_a for_o we_o and_o our_o salvation_n first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a time_n of_o illumination_n for_o in_o the_o twilight_n of_o the_o law_n when_o as_o the_o sun_n be_v not_o yet_o rise_v there_o be_v not_o so_o great_a a_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n require_v as_o in_o the_o broad_a day_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o as_o god_n require_v some_o proportion_n between_o our_o sight_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o 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ordinary_a catechism_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o render_v a_o account_n of_o their_o 11._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 15._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 1._o act._n 17._o 11._o faith_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v they_o to_o instruct_v those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n and_o to_o know_v and_o discern_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o and_o not_o hand_n over_o head_n receive_v whatsoever_o be_v deliver_v by_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o habit_n and_o place_n of_o a_o minister_n but_o to_o discern_v at_o least_o in_o main_a point_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o their_o faithful_a teacher_n from_o the_o error_n and_o untruth_n of_o false_a seducer_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o must_v be_v effectual_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o knowledge_n respect_v the_o quality_n of_o it_o 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which_o as_o it_o increase_v their_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o leave_v man_n without_o excuse_n so_o do_v it_o make_v their_o punishment_n more_o grievous_a and_o their_o condemnation_n more_o intolerable_a for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_v and_o do_v 47._o luk_n 12._o 47._o it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o easy_a for_o sodom_n 41._o mat._n 11._o 21_o 22._o john_n 9_o 41._o and_o gomorrah_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o corazin_n and_o bethsaida_n because_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o see_v his_o work_n they_o repent_v not_o this_o knowledge_n though_o it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n which_o be_v the_o word_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n yet_o be_v it_o vain_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n be_v uneffectual_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o to_o the_o assure_v we_o of_o life_n eternal_a in_o which_o when_o we_o excel_v 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please_v with_o they_o and_o will_v reward_v they_o with_o heavenly_a happiness_n when_o as_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n and_o utter_o ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n to_o perform_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n which_o god_n have_v require_v but_o either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o do_v they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o meaning_n will_n and_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n three_o such_o as_o be_v touch_v with_o some_o inward_a guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o their_o sin_n through_o some_o affliction_n or_o upon_o the_o hear_n of_o some_o powerful_a sermon_n do_v somewhat_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o so_o betake_v themselves_o at_o least_o in_o many_o thing_n to_o a_o new_a course_n of_o life_n the_o which_o their_o sorrow_n accompany_v with_o this_o reformation_n they_o think_v please_v to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a to_o secure_v they_o of_o their_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o do_v these_o duty_n not_o out_o of_o love_n towards_o god_n follow_v their_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o they_o but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o temporal_a punishment_n or_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o let_v they_o all_o know_v that_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n which_o never_o go_v asunder_o for_o as_o well_o may_v we_o part_v the_o heat_n from_o the_o fire_n the_o light_n from_o the_o sun_n and_o make_v a_o good_a tree_n retain_v still_o its_o nature_n barren_a of_o fruit_n as_o separate_v true_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n one_o from_o another_o and_o therefore_o that_o the_o strong_a faith_n of_o carnal_a protestant_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o fruitless_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n that_o the_o devotion_n and_o good_a work_n of_o civil_a worldling_n and_o ignorant_a papist_n be_v blind_a superstition_n will-worship_n and_o glorious_a sin_n like_o tree_n that_o have_v no_o root_n and_o fair_a building_n that_o have_v no_o foundation_n and_o that_o the_o sudden_a flood_n of_o sorrow_n raise_v by_o some_o tempest_n of_o conscience_n or_o storm_n of_o affliction_n and_o spring_v not_o from_o the_o fountain_n of_o faith_n be_v but_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o cause_v death_n which_o common_o last_v but_o a_o while_n and_o when_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v remoove_v do_v easy_o give_v place_n to_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o worldly_a rejoice_v and_o carnal_a liberty_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n now_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v either_o general_a or_o special_a the_o general_a faith_n be_v a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v and_o give_v firm_a assent_n to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n as_o true_a and_o certain_a it_o be_v call_v general_a because_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v general_a even_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o and_o but_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o may_v be_v in_o the_o reprobate_a as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o elect_a see_v it_o appli_v not_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n for_o by_o this_o faith_n ahab_n believe_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_n outward_o humble_v himself_o and_o so_o adiourn_v his_o punishment_n and_o the_o ninevite_n believe_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o jonas_n repent_v as_o they_o believe_v that_o be_v after_o a_o general_a and_o legal_a manner_n out_o of_o fear_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o those_o heavy_a judgement_n which_o be_v threaten_v and_o so_o escape_v they_o yet_o this_o faith_n be_v more_o than_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n see_v it_o firm_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a truth_n and_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o natural_a knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n ground_v upon_o the_o evidence_n of_o sense_n and_o reason_n see_v it_o rest_v upon_o the_o sole_a authority_n of_o god_n infallible_a truth_n and_o consequent_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o undoubted_a 19_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 19_o because_o sense_n and_o reason_n may_v be_v deceive_v but_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n can_v never_o fail_v again_o though_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sanctify_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v more_o proper_o than_o the_o other_o a_o gift_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o necessary_a unto_o justify_v faith_n as_o be_v a_o degree_n lead_v to_o it_o as_o also_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v it_o be_v require_v that_o not_o only_o all_o we_o do_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o scripture_n but_o also_o that_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v agreeable_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v in_o doubt_v whether_o it_o please_v god_n or_o no_o and_o have_v not_o this_o warrant_n of_o faith_n to_o make_v we_o confident_a it_o be_v though_o material_o a_o good_a action_n yet_o formal_o no_o better_o than_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n require_v unto_o it_o the_o special_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v a_o sanctify_a grace_n infuse_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o do_v firm_o and_o effectual_o believe_v and_o assent_v unto_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o those_o which_o offer_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n unto_o we_o and_o also_o they_o particular_o unto_o ourselves_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o all_o do_v belong_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o rest_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n require_v unto_o justify_v faith_n first_o knowledge_n of_o god_n word_n especial_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o all_o that_o will_v receive_v he_o as_o their_o saviour_n and_o rest_n upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n for_o first_o we_o must_v know_v the_o promise_n before_o we_o can_v believe_v they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o 17._o rom._n 10._o 14_o 17._o have_v not_o hear_v namely_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v so_o this_o hear_n be_v only_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n second_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n especial_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o after_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n by_o which_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o first_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o that_o we_o can_v by_o ourselves_o nor_o the_o help_n of_o any_o creature_n come_v out_o of_o it_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o second_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n together_o with_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o whereby_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o mercy_n reconciliation_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n then_o do_v god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o secret_a operation_n make_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o firm_a assent_n to_o this_o truth_n of_o god_n respect_v our_o salvation_n not_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o 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the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o 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conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
of_o death_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o so_o do_v it_o purge_v it_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o conscience_n be_v thus_o purge_v then_o be_v they_o true_o pacify_v but_o if_o they_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o live_v still_o in_o sin_n and_o so_o purpose_n to_o do_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o yet_o testify_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n and_o have_v our_o part_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n they_o be_v evil_a and_o lie_a conscience_n and_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n express_o contrary_a to_o the_o 22._o esa_n 48._o 22._o testimony_n of_o god_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o have_v say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n second_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o all_o care_n and_o circumspection_n to_o keep_v itself_o clear_a both_o before_o god_n and_o man_n before_o god_n from_o faultinesse_n and_o sin_n before_o man_n from_o offensivenesse_n and_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o herein_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o exercise_v himself_o to_o have_v always_o his_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n so_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n think_v it_o not_o sufficient_a to_o 4._o conscientia_fw-la necessaria_fw-la est_fw-la tibi_fw-la fama_fw-la proximo_fw-la tuo_fw-la qui_fw-la fidens_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la suae_fw-la negligit_fw-la famam_fw-la svam_fw-la crudelis_fw-la est_fw-la aug._n ad_fw-la fratr_n in_o eremo_fw-la serm._n 52._o pro._n 22._o 1._o eccles_n 7._o 1._o duo_o sunt_fw-la tibi_fw-la necessaria_fw-la conscientia_fw-la &_o fama_fw-la conscientia_fw-la propter_fw-la deum_fw-la fama_fw-la propter_fw-la proximum_fw-la ambros_n 1._o cor._n 4._o 3_o 4._o have_v god_n approbation_n with_o contempt_n of_o man_n when_o as_o they_o will_v lawful_o stand_v together_o for_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n in_o our_o neighbour_n when_o they_o give_v false_a testimony_n of_o we_o and_o a_o offence_n to_o they_o when_o we_o make_v they_o to_o stumble_v by_o our_o evil_a example_n draw_v they_o on_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o that_o evil_a the_o appearance_n whereof_o they_o see_v in_o we_o from_o both_o which_o christian_n charity_n shall_v restrain_v us._n yea_o it_o be_v hurtful_a also_o unto_o ourselves_o in_o lose_v our_o good_a name_n which_o be_v to_o be_v ptefer_v before_o riches_n and_o though_o we_o keep_v this_o precious_a ointment_n for_o our_o inward_a comfort_n yet_o we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o that_o beauty_n which_o it_o outward_o cause_v and_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o it_o at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o have_v it_o reflect_v upon_o we_o by_o other_o commendation_n much_o less_o do_v it_o rest_v content_v with_o man_n approbation_n when_o it_o be_v disallow_v of_o god_n for_o when_o they_o can_v say_v no_o evil_a of_o we_o nor_o we_o by_o ourselves_o yet_o be_v we_o not_o thereby_o justify_v see_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o judge_v we_o who_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o desire_v man_n approbation_n so_o only_o thus_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o god_n allowance_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o commend_v himself_o to_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o 2._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 2._o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o if_o we_o thus_o do_v then_o have_v we_o a_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o if_o when_o we_o give_v just_a offence_n we_o justify_v ourselves_o by_o plead_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o so_o say_v and_o think_v that_o we_o do_v not_o care_v what_o man_n say_v or_o conceive_v of_o our_o action_n or_o if_o like_o hypocrite_n we_o approve_v ourselves_o and_o our_o conscience_n to_o man_n by_o a_o fair_a show_n in_o our_o outward_a behaviour_n and_o neglect_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n secret_a corruption_n we_o discover_v a_o bad_a conscience_n and_o both_o sin_n against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o three_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n not_o to_o be_v doubtful_a and_o waver_a whether_o it_o be_v so_o or_o no_o but_o be_v so_o it_o know_v assure_o 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o that_o it_o be_v so_o and_o see_v itself_o by_o its_o own_o light_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o trust_v or_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n willing_a to_o live_v honest_o and_o this_o confidence_n of_o itself_o make_v it_o confident_a and_o courageous_a against_o all_o danger_n and_o bear_v witness_n to_o we_o that_o god_n be_v 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o with_o we_o it_o make_v we_o not_o to_o care_v great_o who_o oppose_v against_o us._n so_o the_o wiseman_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a man_n be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n because_o his_o conscience_n justify_v he_o do_v also_o bear_v witness_n that_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o approve_v 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o of_o god_n and_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n be_v under_o his_o protection_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o preserve_v he_o against_o all_o evil_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o 21_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 19_o 20_o 21_o heart_n before_o he_o for_o if_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v our_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n neither_o do_v the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v always_o 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o in_o the_o faithful_a hinder_v but_o much_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v this_o confidence_n see_v it_o be_v not_o servile_a but_o filial_a and_o when_o we_o fear_v most_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n then_o be_v we_o most_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o never_o depart_v from_o god_n nor_o he_o from_o we_o and_o so_o shall_v most_o firm_o stand_v through_o his_o power_n assist_v and_o uphold_v us._n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a four_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n to_o make_v those_o that_o have_v it_o merry_a cheerful_a and_o full_a of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a sauce_n which_o make_v all_o our_o meat_n delightful_a and_o whatsoever_o our_o cheer_n be_v good_a 17._o pro._n 15._o 15_o 17._o conscience_n if_o it_o be_v our_o companion_n will_v make_v it_o a_o feast_n and_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o such_o joy_n that_o a_o salad_n of_o cold_a herb_n shall_v be_v better_o unto_o we_o than_o a_o stall_v ox_n or_o the_o great_a dainty_n that_o wealth_n and_o wit_n can_v provide_v for_o wanton_a worldling_n it_o will_v make_v the_o hard_a lodging_n a_o bed_n of_o down_o and_o the_o poor_a cottage_n more_o pleasant_a than_o the_o most_o stately_a palace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v not_o this_o inmate_n to_o harbour_v with_o they_o it_o be_v like_o sugar_n sweet_a in_o itself_o and_o sweeten_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v mix_v with_o it_o and_o such_o a_o precious_a ointment_n that_o it_o perfume_v the_o whole_a house_n the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n be_v complete_a in_o itself_o and_o proceed_v from_o a_o inward_a cause_n as_o it_o be_v a_o live_a fountain_n that_o never_o fail_v it_o always_o last_v without_o any_o supply_n from_o the_o land-water_n of_o earthly_a prosperity_n wherein_o it_o far_o exceed_v the_o joy_n of_o worldling_n which_o arise_v 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what_o can_v more_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o perform_v faithful_a service_n unto_o god_n then_o to_o be_v assure_v by_o his_o assistance_n of_o victory_n over_o all_o enemy_n strength_n in_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n safety_n in_o all_o danger_n and_o prosperous_a success_n and_o a_o happy_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o endeavour_n and_o thus_o moses_n exhort_v josua_n to_o resolution_n and_o courage_n because_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o he_o he_o it_o be_v say_v he_o that_o do_v go_v before_o thou_o he_o will_v be_v with_o 8._o deut._n 31._o 8._o thou_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v thou_o neither_o forsake_v thou_o fear_v not_o neither_o be_v dismay_v four_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o lose_v the_o fruit_n &_o benefit_n of_o our_o labour_n whatsoever_o pain_n we_o take_v in_o god_n service_n for_o beside_o the_o present_a pay_n of_o temporal_a benefit_n we_o shall_v have_v the_o rich_a reward_n of_o eternal_a and_o heavenly_a happiness_n of_o which_o the_o other_o be_v but_o small_a earnest_a penny_n and_o pawn_n so_o that_o if_o we_o in_o god_n service_n lose_v our_o earthly_a riches_n we_o shall_v have_v for_o they_o heavenly_a treasure_n if_o our_o fame_n and_o reputation_n among_o man_n we_o shall_v be_v recompense_v with_o eternal_a glory_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o angel_n yea_o if_o we_o lose_v our_o life_n itself_o in_o lose_v we_o shall_v find_v it_o 39_o mat._n 10._o 39_o even_o a_o everlasting_a and_o most_o happy_a life_n for_o one_o that_o be_v momentany_a and_o miserable_a five_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o christian_a resolution_n firm_a and_o constant_a it_o must_v be_v well_o ground_v when_o we_o first_o begin_v and_o we_o must_v expect_v when_o we_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n not_o the_o favour_n of_o man_n ease_n and_o prosperity_n but_o many_o enemy_n to_o encounter_v we_o and_o many_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n in_o our_o 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bring_v he_o to_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o this_o affiance_n in_o god_n arise_v hope_n for_o when_o know_v and_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n then_o do_v we_o by_o hope_n expect_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o when_o they_o be_v defer_v with_o patience_n and_o comfort_n know_v that_o god_n be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n with_o which_o hope_n we_o be_v sustain_v in_o all_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v under_o their_o burden_n see_v we_o hope_v for_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n be_v arm_v against_o all_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o this_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n in_o expectation_n of_o assure_a victory_n and_o stay_v with_o this_o anchor_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n 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and_o in_o this_o regard_n call_v it_o 25._o rom._n 8._o 25._o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o patience_n he_o tell_v we_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 3._o that_o we_o have_v need_n because_o god_n oftentimes_o delay_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n as_o though_o he_o have_v forget_v both_o we_o and_o they_o second_o it_o 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o must_v be_v certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o anchor_n which_o if_o it_o fail_v in_o a_o tempest_n it_o put_v the_o ship_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o founder_v and_o perish_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n desire_v that_o the_o hebrew_n may_v have_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n which_o if_o we_o have_v it_o will_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11._o make_v we_o never_o to_o be_v ashamed_a see_v god_n upon_o who_o we_o wait_v will_v never_o fail_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o hope_n unto_o which_o the_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o scripture_n exhort_v us._n so_o the_o psalmist_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n 7_o ps_n 27._o 14_o &_o 37_o 7_o and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n which_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n thereof_o as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o three_o principal_a virtue_n which_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o we_o be_v move_v and_o enable_v to_o labour_n after_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o to_o put_v in_o practice_n all_o other_o duty_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o hopeful_o expect_v the_o obtain_n of_o it_o without_o which_o hope_n we_o will_v be_v utter_o discourage_v sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o again_o this_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o midst_n of_o all_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n which_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o he_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n 2._o rom._n 5._o 5._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o in_o expectation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n it_o make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o affliction_n yea_o even_o to_o glory_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 2_o 3._o in_o our_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n it_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v and_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o quicken_v and_o rejoice_v our_o droop_a heart_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n delightful_a unto_o we_o but_o we_o also_o please_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n to_o defend_v we_o 11._o psal_n 147._o 11._o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yea_o itself_o save_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 24._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 24._o because_o it_o move_v god_n to_o save_v we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o final_o it_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o assure_a 7._o psal_n 17._o 7._o expectation_n of_o our_o blessedness_n for_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n 7._o psal_n 146._o 5._o jer._n 17._o 7._o for_o his_o help_n and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n whereas_o contrariwise_o without_o this_o hope_n we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 19_o have_v neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n which_o worldling_n enjoy_v nor_o expectation_n of_o better_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o therefore_o labour_n after_o this_o hope_n and_o use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o in_o the_o 16._o 2._o thes_n 2._o 16._o first_o place_n beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o hope_n will_v not_o deny_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v often_o upon_o god_n save_v attribute_n of_o power_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o our_o imperfection_n and_o unworthiness_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v nor_o weaken_v our_o hope_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o promise_n three_o let_v we_o often_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v purposely_o write_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o comfort_n of_o they_o may_v have_v hope_n four_o let_v we_o in_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v and_o 14._o job_n 8._o 13_o 14._o be_v cut_v off_o like_o a_o spider_n web_n as_o bildad_n speak_v last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o god_n let_v we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o our_o day_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n holy_a one_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n 26._o act._n 2._o 26._o whereas_o when_o a_o wicked_a man_n die_v his_o expectation_n shall_v perish_v and_o the_o hope_n of_o 7._o pro._n 11._o 7._o the_o unjust_a man_n
in_o they_o 9_o pro._n 6._o 6._o matth._n 6._o 26._o psal_n 32._o 9_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n propound_v as_o good_a for_o our_o imitation_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a and_o final_o that_o we_o receive_v they_o with_o thanksgiving_n 5._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 22._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n so_o also_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n government_n and_o providence_n as_o first_o for_o the_o determine_n of_o doubt_n and_o controversy_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v clear_v and_o decide_v by_o cast_v of_o lot_n in_o the_o use_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o use_v prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o sometime_o 24._o pro._n 16._o 33._o act._n 1._o 23_o 24._o when_o the_o occasion_n be_v weighty_a fast_v desire_v of_o he_o that_o by_o his_o good_a providence_n he_o will_v direct_v they_o to_o the_o right_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o 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his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n blessing_n bestow_v upon_o other_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o holy_o when_o as_o we_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o god_n bounty_n and_o goodness_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o and_o join_v with_o they_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n the_o like_a holy_a use_n we_o be_v 23._o psal_n 35._o 17._o gal._n 1._o 23._o to_o make_v of_o god_n providence_n in_o respect_n of_o punishment_n and_o affliction_n whether_o they_o be_v inflict_v upon_o ourselves_o or_o upon_o other_o as_o when_o 21._o job_n 1._o 20_o 21._o god_n lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o we_o by_o his_o judgement_n and_o chastizement_n we_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bear_v they_o with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o we_o be_v 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o not_o utter_o consume_v and_o profit_n by_o they_o both_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o new_a obedience_n so_o when_o 8._o heb._n 5._o 8._o we_o see_v god_n judgement_n upon_o other_o we_o be_v to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o example_n and_o communicate_v with_o the_o faithful_a in_o their_o sorrow_n bear_v 11._o josh_n 22._o 20._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o rom._n 12._o 1._o psal_n 58_o 11._o a_o part_n of_o their_o grief_n and_o magnify_v god_n justice_n which_o have_v find_v out_o the_o wicked_a to_o inflict_v upon_o they_o deserve_a punishment_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n in_o lawful_a oath_n more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v in_o this_o commandment_n that_o we_o glorify_v and_o sanctify_v god_n name_n by_o our_o oath_n and_o vow_n first_o by_o our_o oath_n 23._o deut._n 6._o 13._o esa_n 45._o 23._o unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o honour_n god_n name_n in_o swear_v by_o it_o upon_o a_o just_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n acknowledge_v thereby_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n from_o which_o nothing_o can_o hide_v his_o truth_n which_o abhor_v all_o lie_n and_o falsehood_n his_o justice_n which_o when_o he_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o witness_n and_o judge_n will_v neither_o suffer_v truth_n and_o innocency_n to_o go_v unrewarded_a nor_o untruth_n and_o guiltiness_n unpunished_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n second_o that_o we_o swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n either_o direct_o 6._o esa_n 65._o 16._o jer._n 12_o 6._o or_o indirect_o and_o by_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n three_o that_o we_o swear_v after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o swear_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o true_o according_a to_o the_o persuasion_n 1._o jer._n 4._o 2._o rom._n 9_o 1._o of_o our_o mind_n in_o righteousness_n bind_v ourselves_o thereby_o only_o unto_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o in_o regard_n that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o clear_a the_o truth_n nor_o be_v believe_v in_o a_o matter_n of_o importance_n which_o much_o respect_v god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o or_o neighbour_n good_a and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o high_a and_o holy_a action_n with_o all_o reverence_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n due_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o condition_n and_o circumstance_n of_o our_o oath_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n last_o that_o we_o swear_v unto_o a_o right_a end_n namely_o to_o the_o glory_n 19_o josh_n 7._o 19_o of_o god_n by_o reveal_v and_o ratify_v a_o necessary_a and_o unknown_a truth_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v make_v manifest_a and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 16._o heb._n 6._o 16._o and_o ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v satisfy_v all_o controversy_n and_o strife_n end_v all_o doubt_n and_o suspicion_n remove_v and_o our_o own_o truth_n and_o 11._o exod._n 22._o 11._o innocency_n declare_v and_o clear_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_n by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n the_o second_o special_a thing_n here_o require_v be_v lawful_a vow_n whereby_o we_o cheerful_o promise_v unto_o god_n some_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o either_o because_o we_o have_v already_o find_v he_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o which_o move_v we_o to_o do_v this_o duty_n out_o of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n or_o because_o we_o expect_v his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n for_o some_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v or_o punishment_n to_o be_v avoid_v or_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_v ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n unto_o which_o vow_n that_o they_o may_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v namely_o that_o we_o make_v they_o lawful_o and_o true_o to_o perform_v they_o unto_o the_o make_n of_o a_o lawful_a vow_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v perform_v as_o a_o religious_a 11._o psal_n 76._o 11._o act_n to_o god_n and_o none_o other_o second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v after_o a_o religious_a and_o holy_a manner_n 1._o in_o truth_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n 2._o in_o 15._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 15._o righteousness_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n that_o he_o have_v power_n in_o himself_o to_o vow_v that_o thing_n or_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o his_o governor_n second_o that_o the_o thing_n vow_v be_v lawful_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n as_o be_v good_a and_o command_v or_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o good_a and_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v use_v or_o hurtful_a and_o inconvenient_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v avoid_v three_o that_o we_o vow_v in_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o vow_n be_v in_o the_o former_a respect_n lawful_a and_o very_o profitable_a either_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o good_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o make_v it_o to_o a_o right_a end_n as_o 13._o psal_n 66._o 13._o namely_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o benefit_n for_o the_o exercise_v of_o our_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n or_o the_o renew_n 8._o &_o 61._o 8._o and_o further_a of_o our_o repentance_n or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o 11._o num._n 30._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 11._o faith_n and_o our_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n about_o the_o performance_n of_o good_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o performance_n of_o our_o vow_n there_o be_v require_v 3._o eccles_n 5._o 3._o num._n 30_o 3._o that_o it_o be_v do_v at_o the_o time_n appoint_v and_o without_o delay_n and_o
abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v first_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n in_o christ_n love_v we_o and_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n his_o grace_n here_o and_o glory_n hereafter_o with_o the_o lively_a heat_n of_o which_o love_n our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n again_o from_o which_o spring_v a_o holy_a affection_n towards_o ourselves_o who_o be_v thus_o belove_v of_o god_n member_n of_o christ_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o seek_v the_o fruition_n of_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o while_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o be_v poison_v with_o hatred_n of_o god_n and_o carnal_a self-love_n we_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v and_o from_o hence_o also_o arise_v the_o like_a affection_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n who_o we_o love_v for_o god_n sake_n not_o only_o as_o god_n creature_n and_o bear_v his_o image_n but_o also_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o love_n either_o ourselves_o or_o our_o neighbour_n as_o we_o ought_v and_o for_o our_o own_o and_o their_o good_a unless_o we_o love_v god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n first_o and_o chief_o from_o who_o sincere_a love_n the_o other_o spring_v and_o flow_v but_o when_o we_o sincere_o love_v god_n and_o so_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o first_o table_n our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n will_v necessary_o and_o inseparable_o follow_v for_o as_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v exercise_v immediate_o in_o religious_a virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o piety_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o his_o service_n so_o mediate_o by_o perform_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o true_a and_o christian_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o when_o our_o little_a goodness_n bound_v in_o narrow_a limit_n will_v not_o reach_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o extend_v it_o as_o far_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o do_v what_o good_a we_o can_v our_o of_o a_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a affection_n to_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n to_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o desire_v to_o show_v his_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o can_v not_o otherwise_o do_v it_o then_o by_o take_v 13._o psal_n 116._o 13._o the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o cause_v his_o goodness_n to_o extend_v to_o god_n poor_a saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o the_o excellent_a 3._o psal_n 16._o 2_o 3._o which_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o smallness_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n can_v in_o no_o sort_n reach_v unto_o he_o where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o if_o we_o love_v 25._o act._n 17._o 25._o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o and_o for_o he_o then_o do_v we_o when_o we_o do_v most_o good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o show_v most_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o perform_v unto_o he_o such_o acceptable_a service_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o will_v rich_o reward_v in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v shall_v serve_v he_o as_o well_o in_o righteousness_n as_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n and_o his_o grace_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v not_o only_o all_o ungodliness_n but_o also_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v as_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 12._o well_o sober_o and_o righteous_o as_o godly_a and_o religious_o in_o this_o present_a world_n §._o sect._n 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n as_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n word_n it_o be_v propound_v unto_o we_o out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v 18._o mat._n 19_o 19_o &_o 22._o 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v two_o thing_n the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o act_n of_o love_a and_o the_o object_n of_o our_o love_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o the_o first_o plain_o express_v the_o other_o necessary_o employ_v in_o the_o manner_n when_o as_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n contain_v in_o it_o first_o a_o affection_n or_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n wherewith_o we_o be_v affect_v and_o incline_v towards_o that_o we_o love_v second_o a_o earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v it_o by_o be_v as_o it_o be_v unite_v unto_o it_o three_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o it_o and_o a_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o rest_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o fruition_n satisfy_v with_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o that_o it_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a so_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o our_o love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n and_o unfeigned_a and_o the_o apostle_n john_n dissuade_v 9_o rom._n 12._o 9_o we_o from_o lip-love_n which_o be_v only_o in_o profession_n but_o fruitless_a and_o 18._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 6._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 18._o uneffectual_a in_o action_n little_a child_n say_v he_o let_v we_o not_o love_v in_o word_n neither_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n the_o other_o that_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sincere_a and_o fervent_a love_n which_o be_v so_o much_o and_o often_o commend_v and_o command_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o love_v you_o and_o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o love_v 23._o joh_n 13._o 34._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 23._o one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o that_o you_o also_o love_v one_o another_o the_o apostle_n likewise_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n also_o have_v love_v we_o and_o have_v give_v himself_o 2._o eph._n 5._o 2._o for_o we_o etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n the_o object_n of_o this_o love_n plain_o express_v be_v our_o neighbour_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o pharise_n to_o understand_v our_o friend_n only_o nor_o according_a 43._o mat._n 5._o 43._o to_o the_o vulgar_a use_n of_o the_o word_n those_o that_o dwell_v near_o unto_o we_o alone_o but_o all_o man_n without_o exception_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o consist_v of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o body_n whether_o they_o be_v stranger_n or_o acquaintance_n friend_n or_o enemy_n unto_o us._n for_o all_o man_n be_v of_o the_o same_o flesh_n 26._o act._n 17._o 26._o and_o create_v according_a to_o the_o same_o image_n of_o god_n and_o also_o our_o brethren_n as_o they_o have_v all_o alike_o descend_v from_o the_o same_o first_o parent_n and_o this_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o law_n where_o that_o commandment_n which_o be_v give_v for_o the_o help_a of_o our_o enemy_n ox_n or_o ass_n be_v repeat_v in_o another_o place_n be_v 58._o ex._n 23._o 4_o 5._o come_v deut._n 22._o 1_o 2_o 3._o esa_n 58._o render_v thy_o brother_n ox_n or_o ass_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n make_v it_o a_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o cover_v the_o naked_a without_o any_o exception_n of_o stranger_n or_o enemy_n because_o he_o be_v of_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o our_o saviour_n plain_o press_v this_o duty_n both_o by_o precept_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o love_v your_o enemy_n 44._o mat._n 5._o 44._o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v you_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v you_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o despiteful_o use_v you_o and_o persecute_v you_o propound_v the_o
and_o grow_v in_o grace_n or_o goodness_n who_o neglect_v to_o seek_v god_n and_o so_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o the_o comfortable_a beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n final_o the_o lord_n have_v threaten_v to_o stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n and_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o 6._o zeph._n 1._o 6._o that_o have_v not_o seek_v the_o lord_n nor_o inquire_v for_o he_o yea_o that_o he_o will_v laugh_v at_o their_o destruction_n and_o delight_v himself_o in_o their_o punishment_n as_o he_o intimate_v by_o compare_v the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n to_o a_o day_n of_o solemn_a sacrifice_n unto_o which_o he_o invit_v his_o guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v spectator_n of_o these_o fearful_a example_n and_o glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o those_o who_o have_v not_o fight_v he_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o christian_n armour_n which_o we_o must_v put_v on_o daily_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o 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nigh_o unto_o 13._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_n 29._o 13._o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o our_o prayer_n accept_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o only_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o outward_a member_n and_o part_n but_o wash_v also_o our_o inward_o our_o 13._o levit._fw-la 1._o 13._o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o offer_v ourselves_o as_o a_o whole_a burn_a offering_n unto_o god_n and_o whilst_o we_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n our_o heart_n also_o must_v be_v enlarge_v 6._o psal_n 143._o 6._o with_o thirst_a desire_n after_o the_o live_a water_n and_o spring_n of_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n like_v unto_o the_o thirsty_a land_n §._o sect._n 4_o diverse_a motive_n unto_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n unto_o which_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n with_o this_o zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n we_o may_v be_v move_v first_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o we_o 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in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o for_o we_o must_v call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n if_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v hear_v we_o we_o must_v with_o david_n praise_n god_n with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o sing_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n we_o must_v not_o chief_o respect_v the_o vocal_a tune_n but_o make_v melody_n unto_o the_o lord_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o col._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o we_o must_v keep_v unto_o god_n the_o spiritual_a passeover_n not_o with_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n but_o with_o the_o unleavened_a bread_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o give_v our_o alm_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n and_o 23._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o col._n 3._o 23._o in_o a_o word_n whatsoever_o duty_n we_o perform_v unto_o other_o we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o condemn_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n as_o vice_n which_o be_v most_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o yea_o so_o much_o do_v the_o lord_n abhor_v it_o that_o in_o the_o law_n he_o 10._o exod._n 12._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o levit._fw-la 22._o 19_o deut._n 22._o 9_o 10._o forbid_v the_o very_a sign_n and_o show_n of_o it_o he_o will_v have_v no_o leaven_n in_o his_o passeover_n nor_o their_o garment_n make_v of_o linsey-woolsey_n nor_o their_o field_n plough_v with_o a_o ox_n and_o a_o ass_n nor_o sow_v with_o seed_n of_o diverse_a kind_n not_o that_o god_n care_v for_o these_o thing_n but_o to_o show_v under_o these_o type_n and_o shadow_n how_o much_o he_o detest_v all_o hypocrisy_n and_o double-dealing_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o if_o it_o be_v do_v 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the_o 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n three_o because_o by_o our_o outward_a obedience_n our_o inward_a grace_n be_v exercise_v and_o by_o exercise_n increase_v which_o otherwise_o will_v faint_v and_o languish_v neither_o will_v god_n give_v we_o the_o talent_n of_o his_o grace_n unless_o we_o will_v put_v they_o out_o to_o use_v that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v and_o our_o brethren_n advantage_v by_o their_o increase_n whereas_o if_o like_o good_a vine_n we_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v purge_v and_o prune_v we_o that_o 2._o joh._n 15._o 2._o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n four_o that_o we_o may_v adorn_v our_o profession_n when_o as_o we_o walk_v worthy_a that_o high_a call_n whereunto_o we_o be_v call_v and_o approve_v 48._o eph._n 4._o 1._o mat._n 5._o 48._o ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n by_o resemble_v our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n as_o he_o that_o have_v call_v you_o be_v holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 15_o 16_o 17._o manner_n of_o conversation_n because_o it_o be_v write_v be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a and_o if_o you_o call_v he_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v require_v now_o as_o we_o be_v to_o exercise_v the_o whole_o body_n in_o the_o outward_a practice_n of_o obedience_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o our_o eye_n in_o see_v our_o ear_n in_o hear_v etc._n etc._n so_o especial_o must_v we_o approve_v our_o practice_n of_o piety_n both_o by_o our_o word_n and_o work_n by_o our_o word_n both_o by_o christian_a profession_n and_o holy_a communication_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o before_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n then_o will_v we_o make_v a_o outward_a profession_n of_o what_o we_o inward_o believe_v namely_o that_o god_n be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o that_o we_o embrace_v his_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n conform_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o reveal_v will_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o as_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o so_o with_o the_o mouth_n he_o confess_v to_o salvation_n and_o the_o psalmist_n i_o believe_v 10._o psal_n 116._o 10._o and_o therefore_o i_o speak_v the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v his_o own_o practice_n as_o appear_v in_o those_o word_n i_o will_v declare_v thy_o name_n unto_o my_o brethren_n in_o the_o 23._o psal_n 22._o 22_o 23._o midst_n of_o the_o congregation_n will_v i_o praise_v thou_o so_o in_o the_o next_o word_n he_o tell_v we_o that_o it_o be_v general_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o that_o fear_n god_n you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n praise_v he_o all_o you_o the_o seed_n of_o jacob_n glorify_v he_o the_o which_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v force_v and_o constrain_v but_o free_a and_o liberal_a as_o oft_o as_o we_o have_v any_o hope_n thereby_o to_o glorify_v god_n or_o edify_v those_o that_o hear_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n sanctify_v the_o lord_n god_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o be_v ready_a always_o to_o give_v a_o 15._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 15._o answer_n to_o every_o man_n that_o ask_v you_o a_o reason_n of_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v in_o you_o with_o meekness_n and_o fear_n for_o otherwise_o if_o our_o profession_n be_v likely_a to_o tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n by_o expose_v his_o truth_n to_o scorn_v and_o blasphemy_n and_o our_o person_n to_o the_o rage_n and_o violence_n of_o profane_a miscreant_n our_o saviour_n rule_n must_v take_v place_n cast_v not_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a unto_o dog_n nor_o pearl_n 7._o mat._n 7._o before_o swine_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o be_v free_a and_o cheerful_a in_o our_o profession_n so_o also_o to_o be_v bold_a and_o courageous_a not_o fear_v the_o face_n of_o man_n nor_o deny_v or_o suppress_v the_o truth_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n either_o to_o please_v man_n or_o to_o avoid_v our_o own_o trouble_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v speak_v of_o god_n testimony_n 46._o psal_n 119._o 46._o before_o king_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o profess_v before_o the_o governor_n that_o after_o that_o way_n which_o be_v call_v 14._o act._n 24._o 14._o heresy_n by_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n truth_n he_o worship_v the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n believe_v all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v always_o to_o remember_v that_o say_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 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our_o work_n who_o we_o profess_v to_o know_v with_o our_o word_n we_o become_v abominable_a hypocrite_n who_o dishonour_v he_o more_o by_o their_o sin_n then_o any_o other_o in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n will_v have_v none_o to_o make_v profession_n of_o religion_n who_o do_v not_o endeavour_v to_o practice_v what_o they_o know_v in_o their_o life_n what_o have_v thou_o to_o do_v to_o declare_v my_o statute_n or_o that_o thou_o shall_v take_v my_o covenant_n 16._o psal_n 50._o 16._o into_o thy_o mouth_n see_v thou_o hate_v instruction_n and_o cast_v my_o word_n behind_o thou_o and_o such_o our_o saviour_n reprove_v why_o call_v you_o i_o lord_n lord_n and_o do_v 46._o luk._n 6._o 46._o not_o the_o thing_n which_o i_o say_v before_o therefore_o we_o compass_v god_n altar_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o with_o our_o tongue_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n we_o must_v first_o with_o david_n wash_v our_o hand_n in_o innocence_n if_o we_o will_v approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o 6._o 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that_o they_o be_v notable_a and_o singular_a mean_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o spiritual_a comfort_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o they_o be_v the_o assure_a sign_n of_o our_o election_n and_o effectual_a call_n see_v if_o we_o do_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v they_o be_v the_o 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o fruit_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n even_o as_o the_o natural_a life_n be_v know_v by_o action_n and_o motion_n and_o that_o we_o be_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n which_o god_n own_o hand_n have_v plant_v for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n see_v a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o 33._o math._n 7._o 17._o &_o 12._o 33._o those_o which_o be_v evil_a nor_o a_o evil_a those_o which_o be_v good_a they_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o justification_n for_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a as_o the_o apostle_n john_n 13._o 1._o job_n 3._o 7._o rom._n 2._o 13._o tell_v us._n they_o be_v sign_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o spiritual_a kindred_n with_o christ_n for_o they_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o do_v it_o be_v his_o brethren_n and_o sister_n by_o they_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o our_o wisdom_n be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a according_a 50._o mat._n 12._o 50._o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n who_o be_v a_o wise_a man_n and_o endue_v with_o knowledge_n among_o you_o let_v he_o show_v out_o of_o a_o good_a conversation_n his_o work_n with_o 13._o jam._n 3._o 13._o meekness_n of_o wisdom_n that_o our_o faith_n also_o be_v lively_a and_o justify_v for_o they_o and_o they_o only_o do_v true_o believe_v in_o god_n who_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n see_v as_o it_o inward_o purify_v the_o heart_n so_o also_o it_o work_v outward_o 26._o tit._n 3._o 8._o act._n 15._o 9_o gal._n 5._o 6._o jam._n 2._o 14._o 17._o 26._o by_o love_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n james_n conclude_v that_o such_o a_o faith_n as_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n do_v nothing_o profit_v we_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n because_o it_o be_v dead_a and_o not_o a_o live_a body_n but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n which_o breathe_v not_o so_o that_o though_o work_n do_v not_o justify_v we_o but_o faith_n only_o for_o we_o be_v first_o make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v alone_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o because_o it_o be_v a_o dead_a faith_n
and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o 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upon_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a and_o lawful_a heir_n unto_o who_o this_o heavenly_a patrimony_n do_v belong_v by_o right_a of_o covenant_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n come_v you_o 35._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o meat_n i_o be_v thirsty_a and_o you_o give_v i_o drink_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n christ_n will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n 8._o rom._n 2._o 7_o 8._o in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n but_o to_o they_o that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o obey_v unrighteousness_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a happiness_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o inward_a piety_n and_o sincerity_n nor_o with_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o religion_n but_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o both_o in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v lord_n 3._o mat._n 7._o 21_o 22._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o apoc._n 1._o 3._o lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n but_o they_o that_o do_v his_o will_n and_o they_o only_o be_v pronounce_v happy_a who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o as_o for_o those_o who_o please_v themselves_o with_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n &_o neglect_v the_o practice_n in_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n and_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o be_v present_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o like_o hypocrite_n &_o dead_a branch_n with_o god_n judgement_n according_a to_o that_o of_o john_n the_o baptist_n now_o be_v the_o axe_n lay_v to_o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n 2._o mat._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 15._o 2._o therefore_o every_o tree_n which_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n be_v hew_v down_o &_o cast_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o god_n presence_n and_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o 41._o mat._n 7._o 23._o &_o 25._o 41._o angel_n not_o only_o as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n but_o also_o as_o neglecter_n of_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n to_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o only_a universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v &_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v that_o our_o obedience_n ought_v to_o be_v universal_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o the_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o show_v that_o there_o be_v also_o a_o universality_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n whereby_o we_o understand_v the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v some_o or_o many_o duty_n and_o neglect_v the_o rest_n but_o we_o must_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o all_o god_n commandment_n which_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o we_o can_v actual_o do_v all_o that_o god_n require_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o but_o of_o 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o a_o habitual_a obedience_n and_o disposition_n of_o our_o heart_n whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v in_o as_o great_a perfection_n as_o we_o can_v bewail_v our_o want_n 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the_o baptist_n willing_o and_o obey_v his_o doctrine_n in_o many_o thing_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incest_n in_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o perform_v many_o good_a duty_n but_o will_v not_o forsake_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o final_o in_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n who_o be_v content_a to_o share_v 5._o act._n 5._o with_o god_n but_o keep_v part_n of_o the_o possession_n which_o they_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o use_n but_o our_o obedience_n must_v be_v universal_a keep_v no_o sin_n as_o sweet_a under_o our_o tongue_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o disposition_n 12._o job_n 20._o 12._o desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n renounce_v all_o sin_n whatsoever_o without_o exception_n be_v they_o never_o so_o please_a or_o profitable_a yea_o we_o must_v with_o great_a hatred_n pursue_v those_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v make_v war_n as_o against_o all_o these_o wicked_a 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15._o and_o his_o fellow_n that_o feed_v upon_o plain_a pulse_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v to_o their_o use_n be_v fat_a and_o in_o better_a like_n than_o they_o that_o do_v eat_v the_o portion_n of_o the_o king_n meat_n so_o those_o people_n and_o parish_n will_v be_v find_v more_o thrive_a christian_n both_o in_o knowledge_n &_o practice_n who_o be_v feed_v with_o the_o pulse_n of_o plain_a preach_v &_o with_o wholesome_a though_o homely_a food_n because_o they_o can_v feed_v upon_o it_o and_o better_o digest_v it_o than_o other_o that_o have_v a_o kingly_a portion_n of_o abstruse_a learning_n wit_n and_o eloquence_n sometime_o though_o rare_o allow_v unto_o they_o see_v they_o be_v meat_n of_o too_o hard_a digestion_n for_o their_o weak_a stomach_n cause_v crudity_n humorous_a and_o ill-concocted_n conceit_n and_o seldom_o afford_v any_o wholesome_a nourishment_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n respect_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o as_o it_o shall_v effectual_o move_v god_n minister_n to_o take_v such_o a_o course_n in_o their_o preach_n as_o be_v most_o fit_a and_o profitable_a for_o 22._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 22._o their_o hearer_n and_o deny_v themselves_o and_o the_o praise_n of_o their_o great_a learning_n and_o gift_n in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o ministry_n to_o become_v as_o weak_a to_o those_o that_o be_v weak_a that_o they_o may_v gain_v they_o to_o christ_n so_o also_o shall_v it_o move_v the_o people_n who_o desire_v to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o save_v knowledge_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o affect_v such_o teacher_n as_o be_v learned_a and_o sufficient_a do_v conscionable_o apply_v themselves_o to_o their_o capacity_n for_o their_o instruction_n and_o edification_n to_o which_o purpose_n they_o must_v strive_v with_o god_n in_o their_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v send_v such_o labourer_n into_o 38._o mat._n 9_o 38._o his_o harvest_n and_o in_o humility_n and_o submissive_a obedience_n as_o their_o place_n and_o calling_n will_v permit_v labour_n by_o earnest_a suit_n with_o superior_a magistrate_n over_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o especial_o with_o patroness_n and_o disposer_n of_o church-preferment_n that_o they_o will_v provide_v and_o set_v over_o they_o such_o faithful_a and_o painful_a pastor_n as_o will_v feed_v they_o with_o food_n convenient_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o soul_n in_o spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o nourish_a and_o increase_v of_o god_n grace_n in_o they_o not_o foolish_o affect_v and_o admire_v as_o it_o be_v common_a with_o those_o that_o be_v most_o ignorant_a such_o teacher_n as_o desire_v the_o praise_n of_o their_o great_a learning_n more_o than_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o people_n soul_n do_v most_o exceed_v the_o short_a reach_n of_o their_o shallow_a capacity_n like_v unto_o cold_a stomach_n which_o have_v a_o greedy_a appetite_n 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other_o may_v make_v full_a purse_n and_o barn_n but_o heart_n empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n healthy_a and_o well-liking_a body_n but_o hunger-starved_a lean_a and_o sickly_a soul_n three_o they_o must_v join_v their_o cost_n with_o their_o care_n and_o like_o the_o wise_a merchant_n esteem_v this_o 45._o mat._n 13._o 44_o 45._o precious_a pearl_n and_o hide_a treasure_n above_o all_o other_o their_o possession_n they_o must_v if_o it_o be_v in_o their_o power_n purchase_v it_o at_o any_o rate_n see_v it_o only_o can_v make_v they_o true_o rich_a according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o wiseman_n buy_v the_o truth_n 23._o pro._n 23._o 23._o and_o sell_v it_o not_o think_v that_o part_n of_o their_o wealth_n well_o spare_v which_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o bring_v they_o unto_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o to_o enrich_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o incomparable_a treasure_n of_o god_n save_v grace_n whereby_o they_o be_v strengthen_v to_o the_o wise_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n four_o have_v minister_n though_o not_o eminent_a and_o excellent_a in_o their_o gift_n yet_o of_o some_o good_a towardliness_n and_o willingness_n to_o grow_v unto_o more_o perfection_n they_o must_v give_v they_o no_o discouragement_n by_o their_o bitter_a censure_n awke_n and_o froward_a carriage_n backwardness_n to_o pay_v unto_o they_o their_o right_n or_o run_v from_o they_o upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n to_o hear_v other_o but_o rather_o they_o must_v nourish_v and_o cherish_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o they_o see_v in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v increase_v more_o and_o more_o by_o show_v all_o love_n and_o kindness_n due_a reverence_n and_o respect_n especial_o by_o regard_v they_o in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o ministry_n and_o hear_v they_o with_o all_o diligence_n constancy_n and_o attention_n for_o by_o thus_o draw_v the_o breast_n of_o their_o spiritual_a nurse_n they_o shall_v bring_v down_o their_o milk_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o increase_v and_o abound_v at_o least_o to_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o nourishment_n whereas_o if_o it_o be_v not_o suck_v it_o will_v curdle_n in_o the_o breast_n and_o make_v they_o heartsick_a to_o be_v thus_o neglect_v or_o else_o in_o short_a time_n turn_v back_o and_o quite_o dry_v up_o leave_v unto_o they_o no_o nourishment_n at_o all_o final_o when_o god_n have_v provide_v for_o they_o such_o as_o be_v eminent_a in_o their_o gift_n and_o painful_a in_o their_o ministry_n labour_v in_o word_n and_o doctrine_n and_o go_v out_o and_o in_o before_o they_o as_o good_a guide_n in_o their_o government_n and_o holy_a example_n they_o must_v not_o grudge_v to_o give_v they_o the_o double_a honour_n of_o reverence_n and_o maintenance_n and_o together_o with_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o their_o ministry_n suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v gasp_v and_o groan_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o poverty_n and_o contempt_n but_o give_v they_o all_o good_a encouragement_n not_o think_v much_o that_o those_o who_o impart_v unto_o they_o heavenly_a treasure_n shall_v be_v 11._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 11._o partaker_n with_o they_o of_o their_o earthly_a blessing_n but_o especial_o they_o must_v labour_v to_o profit_n by_o their_o pain_n in_o knowledge_n and_o fruitful_a obedience_n which_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o their_o heart_n the_o life_n of_o their_o life_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 1._o phil._n 4._o 1._o their_o ministry_n lest_o when_o they_o see_v that_o they_o sow_v all_o their_o good_a seed_n in_o barren_a soil_n and_o with_o the_o prophet_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o complain_v that_o they_o have_v labour_v and_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o 4._o esa_n 49._o 4._o vain_a they_o be_v force_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o better_a and_o more_o fruitful_a ground_n and_o to_o employ_v their_o labour_n in_o some_o other_o place_n where_o they_o may_v more_o glorify_v god_n and_o receive_v more_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o their_o own_o heart_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n in_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o of_o such_o as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o their_o preparation_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v use_v preparation_n before_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o the_o right_n preach_v of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o right_a hear_n of_o it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o enrich_v we_o with_o god_n grace_n and_o to_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n some_o thing_n be_v require_v before_o we_o hear_v some_o thing_n in_o hear_v and_o some_o thing_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o before_o we_o hear_v we_o must_v use_v due_a preparation_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n
and_o christ_n all-sufficient_a merit_n the_o gracious_a and_o indefinite_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o truth_n and_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v willing_a and_o able_a to_o perform_v they_o upon_o god_n commandment_n injoin_v we_o to_o believe_v and_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n make_v effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v that_o which_o he_o command_v we_o renew_v upon_o this_o occasion_n our_o repentance_n also_o by_o bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o see_v our_o great_a want_n and_o imperfection_n in_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o christian_a duty_n we_o promise_v and_o vow_n in_o ourselves_o and_o unto_o god_n that_o we_o will_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o 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unto_o god_n any_o sincere_a and_o cheerful_a service_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o three_o public_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v prayer_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o prayer_n be_v god_n ordinance_n to_o obtain_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v prayer_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o say_v much_o in_o this_o place_n have_v before_o entreat_v of_o it_o at_o large_a only_o it_o shall_v suffice_v to_o show_v that_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n unto_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o entertain_v into_o our_o heart_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o a_o good_a desire_n but_o whatsoever_o we_o have_v in_o this_o kind_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o what_o have_v thou_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v and_o that_o of_o the_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o apostle_n james_n every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o and_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n now_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v for_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o though_o he_o be_v most_o bountiful_a and_o ready_a to_o bestow_v all_o good_a thing_n yet_o not_o to_o the_o idle_a and_o slothful_a but_o to_o such_o as_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v his_o gift_n do_v sue_v and_o seek_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o and_o though_o he_o infinite_o abound_v with_o all_o blessing_n yet_o he_o communicate_v they_o only_o to_o those_o that_o crave_v they_o at_o his_o hand_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o same_o lord_n over_o all_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o that_o 12._o rom._n 10._o 12._o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o such_o only_o do_v glorify_v 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o he_o in_o his_o gift_n see_v those_o alone_a who_o have_v obtain_v his_o blessing_n by_o prayer_n will_v acknowledge_v he_o the_o author_n of_o they_o and_o return_v unto_o he_o to_o give_v he_o thanks_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o be_v willing_a to_o bestow_v all_o good_a thing_n upon_o his_o child_n and_o unwilling_a that_o they_o shall_v neglect_v their_o duty_n or_o have_v they_o without_o suit_n and_o take_v delight_n to_o converse_v with_o they_o he_o withhold_v his_o gift_n till_o they_o ask_v they_o that_o they_o may_v have_v this_o occasion_n to_o resort_v unto_o he_o and_o because_o through_o their_o 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15._o will_n he_o hear_v we_o and_o if_o we_o know_v that_o he_o hear_v we_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o know_v also_o that_o we_o have_v the_o petition_n that_o we_o desire_v of_o he_o in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o namely_o with_o a_o 6._o phil._n 4._o 6._o cark_n and_o distrustful_a care_n but_o that_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n we_o shall_v make_v our_o request_n know_v unto_o god_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o prayer_n the_o hand_n whereby_o we_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o when_o it_o be_v open_v receive_v his_o blessing_n from_o he_o he_o the_o lively_a and_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n of_o all_o good_a and_o prayer_n the_o bucket_n whereby_o we_o draw_v it_o from_o he_o he_o a_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o desirable_a riches_n and_o 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of_o salvation_n 2._o psal_n 116._o 12._o &_o 150._o 2._o and_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v so_o worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v praise_v he_o in_o his_o noble_a act_n praise_v he_o according_a to_o his_o excellent_a greatness_n praise_v he_o in_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n praise_v he_o for_o all_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n bless_v and_o magnify_v he_o for_o all_o his_o former_a benefit_n and_o his_o christ_n through_o who_o they_o be_v all_o confer_v upon_o thou_o and_o especial_o as_o by_o present_a occasion_n thou_o be_v bind_v for_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o the_o grace_n of_o repentance_n and_o renew_v and_o increase_v it_o by_o this_o present_a exercise_n gracious_o assist_v and_o enable_v thou_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a issue_n praise_v therefore_o the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o now_o with_o these_o praise_n offer_v and_o recommend_v thyself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o gracious_a god_n and_o faithful_a saviour_n who_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o keep_v thou_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n thou_o be_v not_o worthy_a worthless_a soul_n his_o receive_n and_o own_v but_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o offer_v thyself_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o worthy_a devote_v and_o consecrate_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n and_o resolve_v to_o glorify_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o because_o thy_o resolution_n be_v weak_a thy_o power_n small_a and_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n full_a of_o imperfection_n make_v thy_o service_n as_o acceptable_a as_o thou_o can_v by_o offer_v thy_o heart_n with_o it_o and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v willing_o and_o cheerful_o desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o direct_v and_o guide_v rule_n and_o over-rule_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o thought_n and_o desire_n word_n and_o work_n 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desperate_a danger_n to_o dwell_v in_o safety_n god_n be_v thy_o refuge_n and_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n he_o have_v make_v thou_o to_o hear_v joy_n and_o gladness_n that_o the_o bone_n which_o he_o have_v break_v may_v rejoice_v thou_o do_v sow_v in_o tear_n 1._o psal_n 46._o 1._o but_o he_o have_v cause_v thou_o to_o reap_v in_o joy_n thou_o do_v go_v forth_o weep_v bear_v 6._o psal_n 126._o 5_o 6._o precious_a seed_n but_o thou_o be_v come_v again_o rejoice_v bring_v thy_o sheaf_n with_o thou_o bless_v therefore_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o work_n in_o all_o place_n of_o his_o dominion_n bless_v the_o 22._o psal_n 103._o 22._o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n cap._n xxiii_o of_o the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v consideration_n and_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n §._o sect._n 1_o how_o consideration_n and_o examination_n differ_v the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v consideration_n 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but_o because_o we_o often_o fail_v in_o it_o and_o do_v thing_n rash_o and_o without_o due_a advice_n therefore_o we_o be_v necessary_o to_o use_v the_o latter_a and_o to_o examine_v what_o before_o we_o consider_v not_o our_o afterwit_n be_v better_a than_o our_o fore-wit_n that_o so_o we_o may_v reform_v what_o be_v amiss_o and_o return_v into_o the_o right_a way_n out_o of_o which_o we_o have_v err_v yet_o because_o i_o will_v not_o make_v this_o already_o long_a treatise_n over-tedious_a to_o the_o reader_n but_o chief_o because_o many_o point_n and_o proof_n be_v coincident_a belong_v to_o they_o both_o i_o will_v not_o divide_v they_o in_o my_o discourse_n but_o handle_v they_o together_o and_o the_o rather_o because_o i_o have_v already_o speak_v of_o the_o generality_n of_o consideration_n in_o which_o it_o chief_o differ_v from_o this_o other_o of_o examination_n in_o the_o former_a tract_n of_o meditation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o examination_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v this_o examination_n or_o consideration_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o serious_a weigh_v and_o ponder_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o near_o concern_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n or_o the_o diligent_a search_n and_o trial_n of_o our_o estate_n how_o they_o stand_v between_o god_n and_o we_o in_o matter_n concern_v his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n the_o which_o examination_n be_v hold_v after_o a_o solemn_a manner_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n and_o in_o god_n presence_n we_o sit_v as_o judge_n upon_o ourselves_o to_o give_v sentence_n according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evidence_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n either_o with_o or_o against_o ourselves_o concern_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v good_a or_o evil_n in_o which_o trial_n by_o help_n of_o memory_n and_o conscience_n our_o register_n and_o witness_v we_o review_v and_o take_v a_o survey_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n of_o all_o our_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n examine_v how_o we_o have_v employ_v they_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o he_o that_o give_v they_o our_o understanding_n in_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o our_o memory_n in_o remember_v he_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n in_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o by_o love_v fear_v trust_v in_o he_o and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n also_o word_n and_o action_n how_o we_o have_v by_o they_o glorify_v or_o dishonour_v god_n of_o all_o our_o course_n and_o carriage_n in_o our_o whole_a life_n and_o conversation_n and_o how_o we_o have_v therein_o answer_v the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n and_o redemption_n which_o be_v to_o glorify_v he_o who_o have_v make_v and_o save_v us._n more_o especial_o we_o may_v
to_o such_o a_o hideous_a sum_n that_o they_o be_v afraid_a to_o review_v their_o reckon_n herein_o like_a banquerupt_v who_o have_v consume_v their_o mean_n and_o make_v their_o estate_n desperate_a can_v endure_v to_o keep_v any_o account_n or_o if_o they_o do_v to_o cast_v up_o their_o reckon_n because_o their_o debt_n be_v grow_v so_o great_a that_o they_o have_v no_o hope_n that_o they_o shall_v ever_o discharge_v they_o and_o therefore_o they_o will_v not_o grieve_v themselves_o in_o look_v upon_o those_o evil_n which_o they_o can_v avoid_v or_o like_v unto_o foolish_a and_o desperate_a patient_n who_o have_v let_v their_o sore_n run_v so_o long_o without_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v have_v be_v cure_v that_o now_o they_o fear_v the_o remedy_n more_o than_o the_o disease_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o rot_v in_o their_o corruption_n then_o to_o have_v their_o fester_a sore_n search_v to_o the_o bottom_n three_o because_o they_o so_o overmuch_o love_n and_o mind_n 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examination_n of_o our_o estate_n be_v strict_o require_v of_o god_n and_o have_v be_v always_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a the_o former_a be_v manifest_a by_o plain_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n david_n exhort_v we_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o to_o commune_v 4._o psal_n 4._o 4._o with_o our_o own_o heart_n upon_o our_o bed_n and_o be_v still_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n demand_v why_o a_o live_a man_n shall_v complain_v see_v a_o man_n be_v 40._o lam._n 3._o 39_o 40._o punish_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o therefore_o his_o best_a way_n be_v not_o to_o lie_v lament_v his_o pain_n but_o to_o find_v out_o and_o remove_v the_o cause_n that_o the_o effect_n may_v cease_v let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n say_v she_o and_o turn_v again_o to_o the_o lord_n so_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n upon_o their_o freedom_n out_o of_o captivity_n shall_v remember_v their_o way_n and_o all_o their_o do_n wherein_o they_o 43._o ezek._n 20._o 43._o have_v be_v defile_v that_o they_o may_v be_v loathsome_a in_o their_o own_o sight_n for_o all_o the_o evil_n 7._o hag._n 1._o 5_o 7._o which_o they_o have_v commit_v thus_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o examine_v our_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 28_o 31._o gal._n 6._o 4_o 5._o self_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n so_o elsewhere_o examine_v 5._o 2._o cor._n 13._o 5._o yourselves_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n prove_v yourselves_o etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o in_o many_o 11._o rom._n 6._o 17._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o ephes_n 2._o 11._o place_n he_o put_v those_o in_o mind_n to_o who_o he_o write_v of_o their_o former_a sinful_a estate_n out_o of_o which_o through_o god_n mercy_n they_o be_v deliver_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v of_o their_o sin_n past_a and_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o present_a condition_n the_o neglect_n of_o which_o duty_n the_o lord_n complain_v of_o and_o condemn_v in_o the_o jew_n as_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o gross_a ingratitude_n and_o impenitency_n the_o ox_n know_v his_o owner_n and_o the_o ass_n his_o master_n crib_n but_o 3._o esa_n 1._o 3._o israel_n do_v not_o know_v my_o people_n do_v not_o consider_v so_o jeremie_n i_o hearken_v and_o 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o hear_v but_o they_o speak_v not_o aright_o no_o man_n repent_v of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o practice_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o godly_a thus_o david_n perform_v himself_o what_o he_o persuade_v unto_o other_o say_v that_o he_o consider_v his_o own_o 17._o psal_n 119._o 59_o luk._n 15._o 17._o way_n and_o turn_v his_o foot_n unto_o god_n testimony_n so_o the_o prodigal_n do_v begin_v his_o repentance_n by_o come_v to_o himself_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o dead_a swoon_n of_o sin_n 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according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v or_o if_o through_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o have_v contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v overtake_v of_o any_o sin_n this_o patience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n so_o he_o be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n and_o truth_n that_o as_o he_o be_v merciful_a 7._o exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v 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and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â—_o psal_n 73._o â—_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v 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away_o both_o these_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v rouse_v up_o our_o spirit_n and_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n by_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o consider_v the_o weight_n and_o worth_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n in_o comparison_n whereof_o all_o worldly_a thing_n ought_v to_o be_v neglect_v as_o vain_a and_o of_o no_o value_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o salvation_n shall_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o faint_v not_o whereas_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o though_o we_o have_v make_v never_o so_o good_a beginning_n or_o proceed_n if_o we_o do_v not_o still_o go_v forward_o and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o if_o we_o endure_v 13._o matth._n 24._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o 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whereby_o we_o may_v remove_v they_o cap._n xiii_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n make_v by_o the_o flesh_n answer_v and_o first_o such_o as_o pretend_v impossibility_n and_o difficulty_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v possible_a unto_o us._n but_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o those_o real_a impediment_n which_o it_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v but_o also_o by_o suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n many_o strong_a objection_n which_o tend_v to_o this_o main_a end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n and_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o in_o this_o state_n of_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o manner_n as_o it_o have_v be_v before_o describe_v for_o who_o can_v bring_v that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o be_v unclean_a who_o can_v lead_v such_o a_o life_n as_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o pure_a eye_n can_v endure_v nothing_o which_o be_v impure_a and_o imperfect_a see_v the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v as_o 6._o esay_n 64._o 6._o a_o pollute_a cloth_n and_o the_o apostle_n who_o so_o far_o exceed_v we_o that_o now_o live_v in_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o complain_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v but_o contrariwise_o do_v the_o evil_n he_o will_v 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o weary_v ourselves_o about_o impossibility_n and_o so_o to_o lose_v both_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o play_v the_o bankerupt_v and_o to_o resolve_v that_o because_o we_o can_v pay_v all_o our_o whole_a debt_n that_o therefore_o we_o will_v pay_v 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3._o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v three_o though_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n &_o corruption_n yet_o that_o euangelical_n obedience_n require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o desire_v resolve_v &_o indevor_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o though_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o that_o exact_a perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o we_o do_v that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n with_o upright_a heart_n &_o good_a conscience_n we_o shall_v through_o christ_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n for_o he_o reject_v not_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n who_o desire_v 11._o nehem._n 1._o 11._o to_o fear_v his_o name_n he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a 20._o matth._n 12._o 20._o flax_n till_o he_o bring_v forth_o judgement_n unto_o victory_n he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o and_o if_o we_o have_v a_o willing_a mind_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v according_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o to_o that_o we_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o we_o have_v not_o he_o pity_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n like_v as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o &_o 14._o psal_n 103._o 13_o 14._o out_o of_o this_o pity_n pardon_v they_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n &_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o though_o he_o have_v most_o pure_a eye_n which_o can_v endure_v no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
what_o god_n impose_v and_o diligent_a do_v that_o which_o he_o injoin_v and_o sure_o if_o we_o have_v hereby_o no_o other_o benefit_n but_o the_o escape_n of_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n which_o be_v easeless_a and_o endless_a it_o be_v i_o think_v a_o motive_n strong_a enough_o to_o make_v we_o arm_v our_o resolution_n against_o all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o spare_v for_o no_o labour_n that_o we_o may_v secure_v ourselves_o from_o this_o dreadful_a condemnation_n he_o that_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o drown_v do_v not_o dispute_v of_o the_o great_a pain_n which_o he_o must_v take_v before_o he_o can_v come_v to_o land_n but_o think_v that_o his_o strength_n can_v be_v no_o way_n better_o spend_v then_o in_o save_v his_o life_n he_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o labour_v even_o to_o extreme_a weariness_n to_o secure_v his_o safety_n yea_o even_o then_o when_o he_o be_v doubtful_a of_o the_o success_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v all_o labour_n little_a to_o preserve_v a_o momentany_a and_o miserable_a life_n from_o a_o natural_a death_n and_o can_v we_o think_v any_o too_o much_o for_o the_o escape_n of_o those_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n o_o that_o our_o fore-wit_n be_v as_o good_a as_o our_o afterwit_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v as_o wise_a by_o instruction_n and_o discourse_n of_o reason_n as_o we_o be_v by_o feeling_n and_o experience_n o_o that_o we_o can_v consider_v with_o ourselves_o when_o we_o stumble_v at_o small_a difficulty_n and_o be_v discourage_v from_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o a_o little_a labour_n how_o much_o less_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o endure_v those_o intolerable_a and_o endless_a torment_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o those_o who_o neglect_v god_n service_n and_o be_v slave_n to_o satan_n and_o their_o own_o sinful_a flesh_n to_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o if_o the_o easy_a pain_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o to_o be_v endure_v of_o these_o nice_a and_o 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meditate_v in_o the_o word_n that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o thereby_o apply_v unto_o themselves_o christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o righteousness_n for_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n how_o fruitful_a will_v they_o be_v in_o good_a work_n and_o how_o liberal_a and_o bountiful_a in_o almsdeed_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o yet_o most_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o their_o case_n shall_v be_v we_o if_o we_o run_v on_o in_o the_o same_o course_n which_o they_o have_v go_v before_o we_o see_v god_n be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n but_o be_v alike_o just_a and_o true_a to_o all_o our_o punishment_n shall_v be_v as_o great_a if_o we_o neglect_v god_n service_n and_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n our_o too_o late_a repentance_n as_o desperate_a and_o comfortless_a if_o we_o abuse_v god_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o let_v pass_v the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n must_v make_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v a_o far_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o use_v all_o painful_a diligence_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o the_o riches_n of_o reward_n promise_v to_o all_o those_o who_o spend_v their_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o god_n service_n even_o the_o everlasting_a joy_n of_o his_o kingdom_n unto_o which_o both_o all_o the_o suffering_n and_o do_n of_o this_o life_n be_v not_o to_o worthy_a 18._o rom._n 8._o 18._o to_o be_v compare_v in_o which_o regard_n god_n precept_n be_v more_o to_o be_v desire_v 11._o psal_n 19_o 10_o 11._o then_o gold_n yea_o then_o much_o fine_a gold_n and_o to_o be_v esteem_v sweet_a than_o the_o honey_n and_o the_o honey_n comb_n because_o by_o they_o we_o be_v warn_v and_o in_o keep_v of_o they_o there_o be_v great_a reward_n for_o who_o will_v not_o serve_v such_o a_o master_n as_o be_v so_o bountiful_a in_o requite_v his_o pain_n who_o will_v not_o undertake_v any_o labour_n see_v the_o great_a be_v light_a and_o the_o long_a momentany_a to_o be_v assure_v of_o that_o super-exceeding_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n who_o will_v not_o patient_o endure_v a_o sorrowful_a seedtime_n for_o so_o joyful_a a_o harvest_n or_o refuse_v to_o work_v in_o god_n vineyard_n with_o all_o painful_a diligence_n and_o comfortable_a cheerfulness_n who_o be_v assure_v of_o such_o liberal_a wage_n when_o he_o have_v end_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o though_o there_o be_v never_o so_o much_o difficulty_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o never_o so_o much_o pain_n require_v unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n see_v our_o wage_n and_o reward_n will_v infinite_o exceed_v our_o work_n and_o labour_n especial_o consider_v that_o these_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n be_v only_o unpleasant_a and_o tedious_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n unto_o which_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v we_o be_v no_o debtor_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v according_a to_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o so_o by_o please_v of_o it_o to_o displease_v god_n and_o purchase_v unto_o ourselves_o eternal_a death_n and_o hellish_a condemnation_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v not_o difficult_a and_o tedious_a but_o sweet_a and_o delightful_a neither_o in_o truth_n be_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n unpleasant_a and_o burdensome_a tedious_a and_o troublesome_a unto_o the_o spiritual_a and_o regenerate_a part_n 39_o 1._o joh._n 5._o 3._o mat._n 11._o 29_o 30._o chrysost_n in_o mat._n 11._o homil._n 39_o but_o sweet_a and_o delightful_a easy_a and_o full_a of_o comfort_n for_o god_n commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a as_o the_o apostle_n john_n speak_v and_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o his_o yoke_n be_v easy_a and_o his_o burden_n light_n and_o that_o they_o who_o will_v take_v they_o upon_o they_o shall_v find_v rest_n to_o their_o soul_n upon_o which_o word_n chrysostome_n speak_v excellent_o to_o our_o present_a purpose_n if_o say_v he_o hear_v of_o a_o yoke_n and_o a_o burden_n thou_o be_v afraid_a and_o shrink_v back_o thou_o must_v attribute_v this_o fear_n not_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o to_o thy_o own_o sloth_n for_o if_o thou_o be_v prepare_v and_o not_o sluggish_o effeminate_a all_o shall_v seem_v unto_o thou_o easy_a and_o light_a and_o therefore_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v teach_v we_o with_o what_o care_n we_o ought_v to_o watch_v have_v neither_o conceal_v the_o burden_n nor_o the_o sweetness_n but_o join_v both_o together_o he_o have_v say_v that_o it_o be_v a_o yoke_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v sweet_a he_o call_v it_o a_o burden_n but_o add_v that_o it_o be_v light_a that_o thou_o shall_v not_o shun_v it_o as_o be_v too_o laborious_a nor_o contemn_v 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jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o my_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o humble_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n for_o i_o be_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n whereby_o thy_o glorious_a image_n be_v deface_v in_o i_o but_o i_o have_v add_v thereunto_o many_o actual_a sin_n by_o break_v thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a anger_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o see_v thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o covenant_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v i_o the_o sign_n thereof_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v dutiful_a and_o awful_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n and_o let_v i_o learn_v by_o obey_v they_o in_o my_o tender_a youth_n to_o obey_v thou_o in_o my_o ripe_a age_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o hearken_v to_o their_o good_a admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o profit_n and_o amend_v by_o their_o reproof_n and_o chastisement_n make_v i_o humble_a courteous_a and_o meek_a modest_a and_o sober_a diligent_a to_o please_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o virtuous_a in_o my_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o favour_n with_o thou_o and_o all_o good_a man_n and_o as_o i_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o and_o namely_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o sleep_v this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v safe_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n to_o which_o my_o frail_a life_n be_v daily_a subject_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o especial_o this_o day_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o fatherly_a protection_n preserve_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o peril_n and_o grant_v that_o be_v diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o learn_v such_o good_a thing_n as_o be_v teach_v i_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n and_o profit_n by_o instruction_n in_o such_o virtue_n and_o good_a quality_n as_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o o_o lord_n bless_v and_o preserve_v my_o father_n and_o mother_n my_o brethren_n and_o sister_n with_o all_o other_o my_o kindred_n and_o friend_n together_o with_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o favour_n die_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o after_o death_n inherit_v the_o joy_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o 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margin_n l._n 15._o 16._o r._n bons_fw-fr viri_fw-la p._n 95._o l._n 24._o r._n not_o divide_v and_o line_n 2d_o r._n chap._n 2._o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n §_o sect._n 1._o page_n 125._o line_n 17._o read_v dominion_n over_o all_o p._n 125._o l._n 17._o r._n one_o lawful_o and_o l._n 33._o r._n not_o man_n p._n 128._o l._n 16._o r._n god_n and_o us._n p._n 138._o in_o margin_n l._n 2._o r._n the_o manner_n p._n 140._o l._n 13_o r._n damp_n it_n p._n 142._o l_o 4_o r_o in_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 156._o l._n a_o fin_n 9_o r._n friar_n like_o affectation_n p._n 179._o l._n last_o r._n any_o intercision_n p._n 181_o l._n 7_o r._n in_o
thing_n we_o must_v not_o think_v when_o we_o be_v first_o bind_v to_o this_o spiritual_a trade_n that_o we_o can_v learn_v and_o practice_v it_o in_o any_o perfection_n the_o first_o year_n when_o as_o seven_o year_n be_v think_v little_a enough_o for_o manual_a trade_n which_o be_v not_o so_o difficult_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n no_o liberal_a art_n be_v get_v without_o much_o pain_n and_o study_n and_o many_o year_n be_v require_v before_o we_o can_v be_v any_o great_a proficient_o in_o any_o of_o the_o chief_a profession_n divinity_n law_n or_o physic_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v that_o christianity_n which_o be_v the_o high_a and_o hard_a of_o all_o can_v be_v attain_v unto_o in_o any_o perfection_n without_o much_o study_n practice_n and_o experience_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a well_o may_v we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o show_n and_o shadow_n and_o deceive_v other_o with_o outward_a flourish_n of_o a_o glorious_a profession_n but_o we_o can_v otherwise_o attain_v unto_o 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it_o never_o so_o stately_a will_v become_v ruinous_a and_o our_o faith_n which_o at_o the_o beginning_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n a_o full_a persuasion_n will_v by_o our_o fearful_a relapse_n when_o we_o come_v to_o be_v try_v by_o the_o wind_n and_o flood_n of_o tentation_n show_v that_o it_o be_v at_o the_o best_a but_o carnal_a presumption_n if_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v good_a ground_n after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n we_o must_v keep_v it_o till_o it_o have_v take_v fast_o root_n in_o we_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n with_o patience_n and_o not_o like_o those_o that_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o stony_a ground_n who_o incontinent_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o 5._o math._n 13._o 5._o seed_n be_v sow_v without_o any_o prick_n of_o conscience_n or_o sound_a humiliation_n for_o sin_n go_v before_o do_v receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n and_o forthwith_o bringforth_o 15._o luk._n 8._o 13_o 15._o a_o green_a blade_n of_o a_o flourish_a profession_n which_o for_o want_v of_o root_n never_o come_v to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n but_o wither_v as_o soon_o as_o the_o sun_n of_o persecution_n arise_v we_o must_v not_o be_v like_o meteor_n which_o soon_o after_o their_o first_o beginning_n make_v the_o great_a show_n nor_o like_o a_o fire_n of_o thorn_n which_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v kindle_v give_v the_o fair_a blaze_n and_o make_v the_o most_o noise_n and_o crackle_n both_o which_o decrease_v by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o they_o disappear_v and_o be_v whole_o extinguish_v but_o like_o the_o morning_n light_n which_o shine_v 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o more_o and_o more_o unto_o perfect_a day_n we_o must_v not_o be_v like_o mushroom_n which_o come_v to_o their_o perfection_n in_o one_o night_n growth_n but_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n of_o god_n plant_v which_o be_v still_o in_o growth_n and_o bring_v forth_o most_o 14._o psal_n 92._o 14._o fruit_n in_o old_a age_n we_o must_v not_o resemble_v summer-fruit_n which_o be_v soon_o ripe_a and_o soon_o rot_v and_o best_a of_o taste_v when_o they_o be_v first_o gather_v but_o winter_n fruit_n and_o long_a laster_n which_o be_v a_o great_a while_n in_o come_v to_o their_o perfection_n and_o relish_v best_a and_o give_v wholesome_a nourishment_n in_o their_o latter_a end_n we_o must_v be_v like_o infant_n in_o the_o womb_n which_o stay_v their_o time_n and_o come_v to_o their_o growth_n by_o degree_n and_o not_o by_o make_v more_o haste_n then_o good_a speed_n prove_v abortive_a birth_n for_o as_o in_o nature_n there_o be_v a_o growth_n by_o degree_n from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a perfection_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n from_o which_o common_a course_n of_o nature_n our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v not_o exempt_v who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v increase_v in_o wisdom_n and_o 52._o luk._n 2._o 52._o stature_n and_o in_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o man_n so_o in_o our_o 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but_o exceed_v and_o go_v beyond_o they_o though_o not_o in_o inward_a truth_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o outward_a show_v if_o they_o abstain_v from_o unlawful_a pleasure_n these_o will_v restrain_v themselves_o of_o those_o which_o be_v lawful_a if_o they_o be_v moderate_a in_o their_o honest_a recreation_n these_o will_v not_o use_v any_o at_o all_o if_o they_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n with_o fast_v that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o fit_a for_o prayer_n and_o other_o part_n of_o god_n service_n these_o will_v pine_v their_o body_n and_o so_o impair_v their_o health_n and_o strength_n that_o they_o be_v make_v unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n with_o any_o cheerfulness_n if_o they_o avoid_v immoderate_a mirth_n carnal_a joy_n and_o scurrilous_a jest_n these_o will_v scarce_o admit_v a_o smile_n and_o place_n much_o of_o their_o religion_n in_o continual_a mourning_n in_o a_o sorrowful_a and_o deject_a countenance_n and_o in_o 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as_o far_o and_o fast_o as_o it_o will_v but_o let_v it_o not_o over-carry_a we_o beyond_o all_o bound_n of_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o discretion_n let_v we_o not_o rash_o undertake_v a_o task_n before_o we_o have_v examine_v our_o strength_n whether_o it_o be_v sufficient_a for_o it_o and_o ere_o we_o cast_v the_o burden_n upon_o our_o shoulder_n let_v we_o poise_v and_o weigh_v it_o that_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o continue_v under_o it_o without_o faint_a till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o journey_n final_o let_v we_o so_o labour_v to_o bring_v our_o outward_a man_n to_o conformity_n in_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o external_a duty_n with_o those_o which_o be_v great_a proficient_o in_o christianity_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o forget_v to_o spend_v our_o great_a pain_n and_o strength_n in_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n as_o pride_n covetousness_n rash_a anger_n malice_n envy_n uncharitableness_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o not_o only_o to_o adorn_v our_o soul_n inward_o with_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n love_n humility_n patience_n zeal_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o to_o approve_v the_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o they_o by_o our_o work_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o to_o neglect_v these_o and_o to_o be_v strict_a in_o outward_a show_n and_o bodily_a exercise_n be_v as_o it_o be_v to_o bestow_v much_o cost_n upon_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o house_n and_o to_o let_v the_o inside_n lie_v full_a of_o rubbish_n to_o deck_v the_o body_n and_o neglect_v the_o soul_n and_o life_n of_o religion_n which_o consist_v chief_o in_o inward_a grace_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o in_o the_o main_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o esteem_v the_o shell_n more_o than_o the_o kernel_n 4_o math._n 23._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la quod_fw-la affligis_fw-la corpus_fw-la tuum_fw-la quando_fw-la nihil_fw-la proficit_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la jeiunare_n &_o rigitare_fw-la &_o mores_fw-la non_fw-la corrigere_fw-la euseb_n emissen_n ad_fw-la monach._n hom._n 4_o and_o to_o make_v ourselves_o as_o our_o saviour_n compare_v such_o like_v unto_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o trim_v and_o gorgeous_o gild_a and_o paint_a but_o within_o full_a of_o rottenness_n and_o putrefaction_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v one_o that_o thou_o afflict_v thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o hart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o mend_v thy_o manner_n be_v as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v bestow_v great_a pain_n without_o the_o vineyard_n in_o weed_n and_o manure_v but_o leave_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o neglect_v and_o unhusband_v and_o fit_a for_o nothing_o but_o to_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o