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truth_n according_a spirit_n word_n 3,264 5 4.1172 3 true
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A36882 The theologicall key of the three first covenants made by God with man, in the severall state of man, obliging man to his law, after a severall formall manner, from the beginning according to his sacred decree of predestination, fundamentally declared, according to his sacred word and truth / by David Dunbar, Esq. Dunbar, David, 17th cent. 1646 (1646) Wing D2597; ESTC R7326 240,626 248

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be_v contradictory_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n infinite_a merit_n contradictory_n to_o the_o whole_a current_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n and_o consequent_o to_o the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n conclusion_n 19_o all_o tenant_n and_o assertion_n deny_v the_o freedom_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n redeem_a grace_n by_o the_o free_a act_n of_o his_o understand_a will_n and_o sense_n without_o any_o manner_n of_o the_o necessitate_v of_o the_o free_a act_n of_o man_n either_o natural_o or_o moral_o be_v contradictory_n to_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n by_o the_o lord_n infinite_a merit_n for_o the_o natural_a man_n will_n be_v necessitate_v either_o natural_o or_o moral_o man_n be_v no_o man_n as_o have_v be_v former_o demonstrate_v and_o consequent_o the_o natural_a man_n by_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o redemption_n be_v enable_v with_o moral_a grace_n by_o the_o act_n of_o his_o understanding_n actual_o enlighten_v by_o the_o literal_a 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and_o demonstrative_o from_o the_o low_a effect_n of_o the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n to_o the_o first_o supreme_a cause_n necessary_o imply_v the_o light_n of_o all_o the_o covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n from_o the_o beginning_n which_o supreme_a cause_n be_v god_n the_o understanding_n therefore_o of_o the_o covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n from_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o understanding_n of_o god_n which_o be_v call_v the_o mystery_n of_o god_n in_o which_o understanding_n be_v eternal_a life_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n say_v this_o be_v life_n eternal_a to_o know_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n whereby_o god_n and_o man_n be_v mutual_o oblige_v by_o covenant_n be_v the_o immediate_a object_n of_o faith_n without_o which_o it_o
the_o same_o real_a power_n of_o the_o word_n spiritual_o write_v in_o the_o intellectual_a spirit_n of_o both_o though_o after_o a_o differ_a manner_n and_o though_o the_o intellectual_a soul_n of_o man_n while_o it_o be_v in_o the_o essential_a union_n with_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n do_v act_n by_o the_o mediate_a organical_a sensitive_a power_n yet_o the_o soul_n in_o its_o intellectual_a operation_n do_v advance_v itself_o above_o all_o sensitive_a power_n and_o do_v exercise_v its_o intellectual_a operation_n without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o sensitive_a organ_n and_o therefore_o aristotle_n that_o true_a light_n of_o all_o philosophical_a truth_n do_v peremptory_o affirm_v that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v feign_v or_o imagine_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n in_o its_o intellectual_a operation_n do_v use_v the_o help_n of_o any_o sensitive_a organ_n but_o that_o be_v mere_o independent_a from_o any_o sensitive_a organ_n and_o consequent_o i_o do_v necessary_o conclude_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v likewise_o independent_a from_o any_o sensitive_a organ_n in_o its_o be_v for_o according_a to_o that_o philosophical_a principle_n the_o manner_n of_o the_o creature_n action_n do_v necessary_o follow_v the_o creature_n be_v the_o intellectual_a soul_n of_o man_n therefore_o be_v independent_a from_o all_o sensitive_a organ_n both_o in_o be_v and_o in_o intellectual_a operation_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v separable_a from_o all_o sensitive_a power_n and_o consequent_o immortal_a and_o though_o while_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o both_o the_o nature_n the_o understand_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n do_v depend_v objective_o upon_o the_o sense_n of_o fancy_n yet_o the_o dependence_n be_v but_o a_o accidence_n and_o not_o essential_a and_o though_o aristotle_n do_v affirm_v and_o that_o most_o true_o that_o in_o the_o act_n of_o understanding_n the_o species_n of_o the_o eternal_a object_n be_v receive_v in_o the_o understanding_n do_v become_v one_o with_o the_o understanding_n for_o in_o this_o union_n do_v consist_v the_o understanding_n of_o the_o receive_a species_n yet_o this_o union_n be_v likewise_o accidental_a and_o separable_a for_o otherwise_o the_o understanding_n shall_v stand_v always_o affect_v which_o be_v repugnant_a to_o all_o philosophical_a truth_n here_o by_o the_o way_n the_o judicious_a reader_n may_v observe_v the_o prerogative_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n above_o all_o sublunary_a form_n inform_v the_o material_a composit_a for_o as_o all_o other_o sublunary_a form_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o materiality_n of_o the_o composit_a so_o they_o do_v stand_v and_o fall_v with_o the_o composit_a but_o though_o the_o intellectual_a soul_n of_o man_n which_o be_v the_o first_o act_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n do_v essential_o inform_v the_o sensitive_a material_a nature_n of_o man_n yet_o the_o intellectual_a soul_n be_v every_o way_n independent_a in_o be_v from_o the_o sensitive_a body_n and_o no_o way_n arise_v from_o the_o materiality_n thereof_o be_v separable_a from_o the_o sensitive_a body_n and_o consequent_o immortal_a because_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o most_o concern_v fundamental_a point_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o main_a fundamental_a point_n of_o this_o tractat_fw-la for_o the_o reader_n more_o full_a satisfaction_n i_o refer_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o point_n from_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n first_o the_o intellectual_a soul_n of_o man_n humane_a spirit_n be_v beget_v by_o the_o eternal_a father_n of_o spirit_n as_o the_o father_n therefore_o be_v eternity_n itself_o to_o speak_v with_o the_o schoolman_n both_o from_o the_o part_n before_o and_o from_o the_o part_n after_o that_o be_v without_o all_o beginning_n or_o end_v exclude_v all_o quantitative_a term_n of_o time_n so_o humane_a spirit_n beget_v of_o the_o eternal_a father_n be_v eternal_a from_o the_o part_n after_o for_o though_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n have_v its_o beginning_n from_o the_o eternal_a father_n yet_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n humane_a spirit_n be_v without_o all_o end_n with_o the_o father_n this_o beget_v humane_a spirit_n by_o the_o eternal_a father_n since_o the_o creation_n be_v by_o the_o eternal_a father_n immediate_a concur_v with_o the_o sensitive_a body_n while_o as_o the_o sensitive_a body_n come_v to_o such_o sensitive_a perfection_n in_o the_o womb_n as_o the_o high_a elaborate_a vital_a spirit_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v appetite_n the_o intellectual_a information_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o in_o that_o point_n of_o time_n the_o eternal_a father_n as_o he_o have_v oblige_v himself_o by_o covenant_n do_v concur_v and_o by_o the_o immediate_a power_n of_o the_o word_n do_v unite_v the_o intellectual_a nature_n and_o spirit_n of_o man_n elaborate_a to_o the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o whence_o the_o life_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v diffuse_v of_o all_o the_o part_n and_o power_n of_o the_o sensitive_a body_n by_o this_o intellectual_a information_n the_o infant_n in_o the_o womb_n be_v man_n and_o in_o the_o prefix_a time_n of_o birth_n bring_v forth_o man_n in_o the_o world_n by_o man_n female_a the_o woman_n second_o the_o intellectual_a soul_n of_o man_n humane_a spirit_n be_v of_o the_o same_o spheriphicall_a sphere_n with_o the_o humane_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n beget_v of_o the_o same_o eternal_a father_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n therefore_o humane_a spirit_n be_v eternal_a and_o immortal_a three_o the_o lord_n himself_o do_v affirm_v luke_n 12.4_o that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n humane_a spirit_n can_v be_v kill_v and_o consequent_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v eternal_a and_o immortal_a four_o god_n be_v not_o the_o god_n of_o the_o dead_a but_o of_o the_o live_n mark_n 12.27_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o very_a reprobate_n therefore_o though_o eternal_o torture_v in_o hell_n and_o ever_o die_v yet_o the_o soul_n must_v live_v in_o that_o eternal_a die_v five_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n by_o the_o command_a power_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n spiritual_o and_o immediate_o write_v in_o the_o soul_n be_v eternal_o bind_v and_o oblige_v to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o be_v eternal_a the_o soul_n of_o man_n therefore_o and_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v necessary_o coeviternall_a one_o with_o another_o six_o the_o twofold_a reward_n of_o the_o law_n be_v eternal_a as_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a which_o be_v due_a by_o the_o law_n to_o man_n according_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n therefore_o by_o the_o immediate_a power_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n must_v be_v enable_v to_o receive_v the_o eternal_a reward_n of_o the_o law_n according_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n or_o the_o eternity_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o law_n and_o consequent_o the_o law_n itself_o must_v perish_v which_o be_v blasphemy_n to_o affirm_v and_o as_o in_o this_o eternity_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o law_n the_o comfort_n of_o the_o faithful_a dep●rting_v this_o life_n do_v rest_n so_o in_o this_o eternity_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o law_n the_o fearful_a horror_n of_o the_o reprobate_n depart_v this_o life_n do_v arise_v for_o in_o the_o point_n of_o the_o dissolution_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o faithful_a from_o the_o sensitive_a body_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o humane_a spirit_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o that_o instant_n of_o time_n be_v necessary_o and_o actual_o unite_v to_o the_o mystical_a head_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o the_o unseparable_a union_n of_o the_o fai●●_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o the_o lord_n merit_n in_o this_o life_n where_o the_o soul_n rest_v and_o do_v actual_o enjoy_v all_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o the_o mystical_a head_n which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n so_o in_o the_o point_n of_o the_o dissolution_n of_o the_o humane_a spirit_n of_o the_o reprobate_n from_o the_o sensitive_a body_n the_o soul_n of_o the_o reprobate_n in_o that_o very_a instant_n of_o time_n be_v as_o necessary_o unite_v to_o eternal_a death_n and_o to_o the_o fearful_a torture_n of_o the_o unquenchable_a fire_n of_o god_n consume_a wrath_n which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n for_o as_o there_o be_v no_o intermission_n of_o time_n either_o for_o the_o actual_a enjoy_v of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n by_o the_o humane_a spirit_n of_o the_o faithful_a howsoever_o the_o faithful_a do_v depart_v this_o life_n according_a to_o our_o saviour_n word_n this_o night_n shall_v thou_o be_v with_o i_o in_o paradise_n luke_n 23.43_o so_o there_o be_v no_o intermission_n of_o
time_n for_o the_o actual_a suffering_n of_o the_o curse_a horror_n and_o torture_n of_o the_o state_n of_o the_o reprobate_n howsoever_o the_o reprobate_n depart_v this_o life_n for_o heaven_n and_o earth_n must_v perish_v before_o one_o jot_n or_o tittle_n of_o time_n of_o the_o law_n do_v perish_v and_o this_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o the_o reprobate_n howsoever_o they_o depart_v this_o life_n till_o the_o great_a day_n when_o the_o soul_n be_v reunite_v to_o the_o sensitive_a body_n as_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v actual_o glorify_v by_o the_o enjoy_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o full_a extent_n by_o a_o incorruptible_a crown_n of_o glory_n so_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o the_o reprobate_n be_v cast_v down_o to_o the_o eternal_a unquenchable_a fire_n of_o the_o eternal_a lake_n if_o the_o most_o wicked_a be_v true_o instruct_v in_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o in_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o sustain_n of_o the_o fearful_a torture_n of_o the_o soul_n so_o soon_o as_o they_o depart_v this_o life_n they_o will_v not_o make_v such_o haste_n to_o hasten_v their_o torture_n by_o lay_v violent_a hand_n on_o themselves_o and_o to_o be_v so_o easy_o lead_v with_o the_o devil_n temptation_n for_o this_o misery_n come_v chief_o by_o ignorance_n whereof_o the_o devil_n take_v such_o occasion_n to_o lead_v wretched_a man_n so_o long_o by_o his_o damnable_a darkness_n till_o by_o continuance_n in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n god_n give_v he_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o now_o to_o return_v to_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n as_o by_o the_o natural_a power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o word_n immediate_o write_v in_o the_o soul_n the_o soul_n do_v live_v in_o its_o intellectual_a be_v so_o in_o that_o life_n be_v the_o intellectual_a light_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o the_o understanding_n be_v only_o produce_v in_o act_n in_o the_o intellectual_a operation_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o without_o this_o light_n all_o the_o create_a light_n of_o god_n can_v produce_v the_o understanding_n and_o will_n in_o act_n in_o the_o intellectual_a operation_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o aristotle_n do_v affirm_v that_o it_o be_v as_o impossible_a for_o the_o understanding_n to_o be_v produce_v intellectual_o in_o act_n without_o this_o pure_a light_n as_o for_o the_o sense_n of_o see_v to_o be_v produce_v sensitive_o in_o act_n without_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n or_o some_o material_a light_n and_o from_o this_o intellectual_a light_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o intellectual_a creature_n and_o this_o be_v that_o very_a real_a light_n which_o aristole_n do_v ascribe_v to_o his_o intellect_n agent_n for_o though_o arist_n be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o write_n of_o the_o word_n either_o in_o the_o soul_n or_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n yet_o aristotle_n do_v true_o apprehend_v both_o the_o intellectual_a light_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o rational_a light_n of_o the_o word_n literal_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o arist_n do_v call_v his_o intellect_n agent_n a_o divine_a and_o a_o eternal_a light_n and_o consequent_o and_o necessary_o aristotle_n do_v acknowledge_v the_o intellectual_a soul_n of_o man_n to_o be_v immortal_a but_o aristotle_n do_v never_o affirm_v that_o the_o intellect_n agent_n contrary_a to_o all_o philosophical_a truth_n do_v enlighten_v the_o species_n of_o the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n receive_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o fancy_n which_o miserable_a assertion_n of_o some_o ignorant_a pretend_a modern_a natural_a philosopher_n do_v beget_v that_o damnable_a opinion_n of_o the_o mortality_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o create_a perfection_n of_o the_o intellectual_a nature_n of_o man_n next_o of_o the_o create_a perfection_n of_o his_o sensitive_a nature_n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o create_a p●●fection_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n and_o of_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o the_o intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a nature_n the_o declaration_n of_o the_o create_a perfection_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v a_o point_n of_o no_o small_a difficulty_n because_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v mix_v with_o the_o intellectual_a nature_n as_o man_n be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a which_o create_v perfection_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n do_v surmount_v the_o perfection_n of_o all_o the_o sensitive_a creature_n create_v by_o god_n for_o first_o though_o some_o sensitive_a creature_n do_v exceed_v the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n in_o the_o degree_n of_o some_o particular_a sense_n as_o the_o eagle_n or_o falcon_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o see_v the_o spaniel_n or_o hound_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o smell_v yet_o in_o the_o complete_a perfection_n of_o all_o the_o internal_a and_o external_a sense_n no_o sensitive_a creature_n do_v come_v near_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n second_o all_o other_o sensitive_a creature_n beside_o man_n by_o the_o act_n of_o the_o sense_n be_v say_v proper_o to_o send_v the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n but_o man_n by_o the_o act_n of_o his_o sense_n be_v proper_o say_v to_o know_v the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n of_o which_o sensitive_a knowledge_n all_o other_o sensitive_a creature_n be_v incapable_a the_o declaration_n therefore_o of_o the_o sensitive_a perfection_n of_o man_n be_v both_o theological_a and_o philosophical_a for_o though_o the_o power_n of_o life_n and_o light_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o natural_a philosophy_n do_v proceed_v immediate_o from_o the_o brain_n yet_o that_o life_n and_o light_n do_v proceed_v original_o from_o the_o heart_n and_o from_o the_o natural_a power_n of_o the_o word_n literal_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a the_o declaration_n whereof_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o theolog._n but_o because_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o perfection_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v a_o mix_a nature_n of_o the_o intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a nature_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o the_o intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n which_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n brief_o therefore_o of_o this_o essential_a union_n as_o the_o eternal_a father_n of_o spirit_n by_o the_o immediate_a power_n of_o the_o word_n do_v unite_v the_o intellectual_a soul_n humane_a spirit_n to_o the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o the_o heart_n so_o the_o twofold_a power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o word_n be_v write_v and_o as_o it_o be_v imprint_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o original_n of_o the_o life_n of_o man_n the_o first_o power_n of_o life_n be_v the_o natural_a life_n of_o the_o word_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o it_o be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n of_o the_o infinite_a word_n and_o this_o power_n of_o natural_a life_n be_v diffuse_v from_o the_o heart_n to_o all_o the_o power_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a the_o second_o power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o word_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v the_o power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n and_o this_o power_n of_o life_n be_v diffuse_v from_o the_o heart_n to_o all_o the_o power_n of_o man_n proceed_v from_o the_o will_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a whereby_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v enable_v with_o the_o power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n to_o live_v according_a to_o the_o literal_a command_n of_o the_o law_n that_o be_v according_a to_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o law_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o righteousness_n and_o as_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n thus_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n man_n be_v enable_v with_o the_o twofold_a power_n of_o life_n so_o by_o this_o twofold_a power_n of_o life_n man_n be_v enable_v with_o a_o twofold_a power_n of_o light_n the_o first_o be_v the_o natural_a light_n of_o man_n the_o second_o be_v the_o light_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v that_o in_o it_o be_v life_n and_o that_o life_n be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n in_o it_o joh._n 1.4_o that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n as_o it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o the_o image_n of_o the_o infinite_a word_n life_n and_o light_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n first_o therefore_o of_o the_o natural_a life_n and_o light_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o natural_a man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a by_o the_o natural_a power_n of_o the_o word_n
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be_v more_o dear_a to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n then_o his_o own_o life_n as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v to_o himself_o i_o answer_v the_o reason_n be_v first_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v glorify_v by_o the_o redeem_a valour_n of_o his_o militant_a church_n in_o his_o continual_a preservation_n thereof_o against_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o seed_n that_o the_o world_n may_v know_v that_o all_o their_o labour_n be_v in_o vain_a second_o that_o his_o mystical_a member_n in_o their_o mystical_a head_n may_v victorious_o revenge_v the_o blood_n of_o man_n upon_o satan_n and_o his_o curse_a seed_n in_o the_o great_a day_n by_o the_o final_a break_n of_o their_o head_n to_o their_o eternal_a confusion_n three_o that_o in_o recompense_n of_o their_o valour_n for_o their_o courageous_a defend_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o this_o life_n they_o may_v be_v crown_v with_o a_o incorruptible_a crown_n of_o glory_n in_o their_o mystical_a head_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o by_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n the_o victory_n of_o this_o irreconcilable_a war_n be_v decree_v to_o the_o mystical_a man_n christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o mystical_a member_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n must_v break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n according_a to_o the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n the_o mystical_a sense_n whereof_o be_v next_o to_o be_v declare_v chap._n xxi_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o this_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n the_o victory_n of_o this_o irreconcilable_a war_n be_v decree_v to_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n for_o as_o by_o the_o false_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n the_o woman_n be_v first_o deceive_v by_o the_o serpent_n so_o by_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a murder_a serpent_n satan_n and_o the_o head_n of_o his_o curse_a seed_n shall_v be_v break_v by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n the_o mystical_a woman_n therefore_o in_o this_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n be_v the_o bless_a virgin_n and_o the_o mystical_a seed_n of_o the_o virgin_n be_v the_o word_n who_o be_v promise_v to_o become_v man_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n by_o who_o the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n must_v be_v break_v in_o this_o second_o branch_n therefore_o of_o the_o censure_n the_o sacred_a generation_n conception_n birth_n death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o the_o word_n as_o he_o be_v man_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n be_v necessary_o and_o mystical_o imply_v which_o be_v the_o meaning_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n mystical_o set_v down_o in_o this_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n for_o the_o better_a conceive_n of_o this_o sacred_a mystery_n first_o the_o
from_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o from_o his_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n for_o man_n by_o his_o bloody_a rest_n be_v likewise_o infinite_a by_o the_o power_n of_o who_o infinite_a merit_n by_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelicall_n rest_n as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n of_o man_n the_o formal_a worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v command_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n tell_v the_o samaritan_n woman_n the_o hour_n come_v and_o now_o be_v when_o the_o true_a worshipper_n shall_v worship_v the_o father_n and_o consequent_o the_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o they_o that_o worship_v he_o must_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n by_o which_o word_n the_o formal_a evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v both_o set_v down_o and_o command_v by_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o first_o the_o lord_n tell_v the_o samaritan_n woman_n command_v she_o to_o believe_v that_o the_o hour_n shall_v come_v which_o be_v the_o hour_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v then_o to_o come_v second_o the_o lord_n command_v the_o samaritan_n woman_n to_o believe_v that_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o must_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_v f●om_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n which_o be_v the_o formal_a evangelicall_n command_v worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o must_v be_v sanctify_v by_o man_n after_o that_o formal_a manner_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_v as_o he_o have_v manifest_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o the_o day_n of_o his_o resurrection_n to_o wit_n lord_n god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o three_o coessential_a distinct_a person_n of_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n three_o whereas_o the_o lord_n tell_v the_o samaritan_n woman_n that_o god_n must_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o that_o the_o father_n require_v such_o worship_n the_o formal_a evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v immediate_o command_v by_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o god_n will_v and_o require_v of_o man_n by_o his_o word_n be_v the_o lord_n immediate_a command_n to_o man_n four_o whereas_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o the_o samaritan_n woman_n the_o hour_n be_v in_o these_o word_n the_o lord_n last_o will_v &_o testament_n to_o be_v execute_v after_o the_o testator_n death_n be_v full_o imply_v for_o in_o the_o command_v worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o whole_a evangelicall_n moral_a law_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o whole_a evangelicall_n word_n be_v necessary_o imply_v five_o while_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o the_o samaritan_n woman_n the_o hour_n come_v when_o you_o shall_v neither_o worship_v the_o father_n in_o this_o mountain_n or_o at_o jerusalem_n by_o these_o word_n the_o formal_a ceremonial_a worship_n of_o the_o prophetical_a sabbath_n imply_v the_o whole_a prophetical_a ceremonial_a law_n be_v actual_o determine_v by_o the_o actual_a immediate_a command_v evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n in_o their_o freedom_n from_o the_o sore_a yoke_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n conclusion_n 11._o all_o prophetical_a ceremonial_a worship_n be_v bar_v from_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n command_v worship_n for_o by_o such_o ceremonial_a worship_n the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n fulfil_v of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n be_v belie_v and_o necessary_o deny_v by_o the_o will_v worship_v of_o man_n conclusion_n 12._o all_o ceremonial_a pretend_a worship_n of_o god_n by_o any_o manner_n of_o carve_a or_o paint_a image_n objective_o represent_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v contradictory_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n command_v worship_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n as_o he_o be_v god_n and_o man_n for_o first_o by_o this_o ceremonial_a pretend_a worship_n god_n be_v immediate_o worship_v as_o he_o be_v man_n second_o by_o the_o intervening_a of_o the_o sensitive_a object_n between_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o worship_n the_o lord_n worship_n be_v necessary_o interrupt_v and_o consequent_o the_o worship_n a_o false_a faithless_a idolatrous_a worship_n necessary_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n command_v worship_n conclusion_n 13._o all_o mediate_a pretend_a worship_n of_o god_n by_o invocation_n of_o angel_n or_o saint_n depart_v this_o life_n be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o lord_n infinite_a merit_n by_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n for_o first_o by_o the_o immediate_a object_n of_o such_o worship_n intervening_a between_o the_o worshipper_n and_o the_o lord_n as_o by_o his_o infinite_a merit_n he_o be_v eternal_a life_n &_o rest_n the_o infinitnes_n of_o his_o merit_n be_v confine_v second_o prayer_n be_v a_o most_o essential_a part_n of_o god_n immediate_a worship_n by_o such_o invocation_n of_o the_o object_n to_o which_o the_o prayer_n be_v direct_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n be_v necessary_o interrupt_v while_o as_o man_n by_o the_o lord_n own_o immediate_a command_n be_v command_v to_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n himself_o immediate_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o neither_o upon_o saint_n or_o angel_n and_o consequent_o such_o mediate_a pretend_a worship_n of_o god_n equal_a idolatry_n with_o the_o former_a conclusion_n 14._o as_o all_o man_n for_o their_o first_o sin_n in_o adam_n as_o head_n be_v condemn_v to_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a death_n and_o darkness_n so_o by_o the_o infinite_a pow●●_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n all_o man_n be_v redeem_v in_o adam_n as_o head_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a death_n and_o from_o eternal_a natural_a and_o spiritual_a darkness_n shu●_n up_o its_o temporal_a spiritual_a darkness_n call_v unbelief_n and_o original_a sin_n for_o ●he_v infinite_a good_a of_o man_n conclusion_n 15._o as_o by_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n infinite_a free_a merit_n all_o man_n be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a natural_a moral_a and_o spiritual_a death_n and_o from_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o natural_a moral_a and_o spiritual_a darkness_n though_o shut_v up_o in_o temporal_a spiritual_a darkness_n so_o all_o man_n by_o the_o redeem_v free_a power_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o heart_n as_o they_o be_v natural_a man_n be_v restore_v to_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o natural_a and_o moral_a life_n and_o light_n without_o any_o manner_n of_o necessitate_v the_o act_n of_o the_o understand_a will_n or_o sense_n either_o natural_o or_o moral_o conclusion_n 16._o all_o man_n redeem_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o predestination_n be_v conclude_v in_o spiritual_a darkness_n call_v unbelief_n and_o original_a sin_n all_o natural_a man_n come_v to_o actual_a moral_a understanding_n and_o action_n before_o they_o be_v regenerate_v be_v necessary_o dead_a in_o actual_a sin_n by_o their_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n conclusion_n 17._o by_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n man_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n as_o he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n first_o therefore_o the_o natural_a man_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o his_o heart_n be_v enable_v to_o produce_v the_o work_n of_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n moral_o though_o not_o spiritual_o which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o moral_a faith_n second_o and_o consequent_o by_o the_o real_a unity_n of_o the_o power_n of_o light_n and_o command_v of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n in_o his_o heart_n with_o the_o light_n and_o command_v of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o natural_a man_n heart_n be_v moral_o move_v to_o assent_v and_o to_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o to_o give_v moral_a obedience_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n imply_v in_o the_o lord_n day_n three_o and_o consequent_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o redeem_a word_n in_o the_o heart_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o moral_a repentance_n which_o do_v necessary_o proceed_v the_o act_n of_o moral_a faith_n conclusion_n 18._o all_o tenant_n and_o assertion_n deny_v the_o universal_a grace_n of_o the_o redemption_n of_o all_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o their_o sin_n in_o adam_n shut_v up_o in_o spiritual_a darkness_n call_v unbelief_n and_o sin_n
lord_n god_n and_o man_n and_o consequent_o the_o three_o coessential_a distinct_a person_n of_o the_o trinity_n lord_n god_n and_o man_n the_o second_o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o word_n be_v that_o by_o the_o thing_n in_o heaven_n the_o saint_n depart_v this_o life_n and_o the_o bless_a angel_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v for_o as_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n do_v with_o all_o humility_n acknowledge_v their_o glory_n and_o heavenly_a felicity_n to_o the_o only_a merit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n so_o do_v the_o angel_n with_o all_o humility_n acknowledge_v the_o conserve_v grace_n of_o their_o create_a perfection_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o his_o merit_n do_v extend_v who_o be_v conserve_v as_o minister_a spirit_n for_o man_n first_o for_o man_n christ_n jesus_n while_o he_o be_v personal_o upon_o earth_n that_o his_o foo●e_n shall_v not_o dash_v against_o a_o stone_n luke_n 4.10_o and_o second_o they_o be_v minister_a spirit_n for_o his_o mystical_a member_n that_o the_o foot_n of_o their_o faith_n shall_v not_o be_v dash_v total_o and_o final_o against_o the_o stony_a temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n in_o this_o life_n the_o three_o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v be_v that_o by_o thing_n upon_o earth_n man_n and_o the_o sensitive_a and_o insensitive_a creature_n create_v for_o man_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v and_o by_o thing_n under_o or_o within_o the_o earth_n the_o water_n mineral_n and_o other_o thing_n create_v for_o the_o use_n of_o man_n which_o as_o they_o be_v all_o curse_a for_o man_n so_o they_o be_v all_o redeem_v from_o the_o curse_n with_o man_n in_o who_o behalf_n man_n be_v to_o bend_v the_o knee_n of_o his_o heart_n with_o all_o thankfulness_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o testify_v his_o thankfulness_n by_o his_o thank-worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o the_o lord_n have_v reveal_v himself_o by_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelicall_n rest_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o three_o coessential_a distinct_a person_n of_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o declaration_n or_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n next_o according_a to_o our_o method_n the_o evangelicall_n word_n be_v to_o be_v declare_v as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o new_a covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n chap._n fourteen_o the_o evangelicall_n covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n call_v the_o new_a covenant_n the_o evangelicall_n word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n &_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n of_o promise_n and_o new_a covenant_n be_v real_o one_o but_o of_o a_o formal_a difference_n first_o of_o the_o real_a unity_n of_o both_o and_o next_o of_o the_o formal_a difference_n the_o real_a unity_n of_o both_o do_v consist_v in_o this_o that_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o new_a covenant_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n merit_n of_o eternal_a life_n by_o his_o resurrection_n and_o rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n be_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o by_o the_o lord_n infinite_a merit_n by_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelicall_n rest_n the_o lord_n day_n be_v bless_v sanctify_a and_o command_v for_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n and_o consequent_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o new_a covenant_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n real_o one_o for_o the_o one_o be_v necessary_o imply_v in_o the_o other_o as_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o several_a name_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n first_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v call_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n because_o the_o lord_n merit_n of_o eternal_a life_n by_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelicall_n rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n which_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v free_o offer_v to_o all_o believer_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n without_o all_o respect_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o any_o man_n natural_o descend_v of_o adam_n whereby_o all_o believer_n be_v save_v from_o the_o second_o death_n which_o be_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n and_o consequent_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v real_o one_o second_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v call_v the_o covenant_n of_o truth_n because_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n resurrection_n and_o rest_n from_o the_o faithful_a fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n upon_o his_o bless_a day_n do_v manifest_v himself_o truth_n to_o man_n by_o the_o truth_n of_o who_o infinite_a merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n the_o lord_n day_n be_v bless_v sanctify_a and_o command_v which_o blessing_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v word_n of_o promise_n and_o new_a covenant_n and_o consequent_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n real_o one_o three_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v call_v the_o covenant_n of_o mercy_n because_o as_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n do_v manifest_v himself_o truth_n to_o man_n so_o in_o that_o truth_n the_o lord_n by_o his_o infinite_a merit_n do_v manifest_v himself_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o man_n for_o as_o by_o his_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n our_o saviour_n do_v merit_v the_o salvation_n of_o all_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n so_o by_o his_o bloody_a rest_n in_o the_o grave_n by_o his_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o last_o sabbath_n the_o eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n lose_v by_o adam_n from_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n be_v due_a to_o the_o lord_n merit_n whereby_o all_o believer_n be_v save_v from_o the_o second_o death_n extend_v his_o twofold_a love_n and_o mercy_n to_o all_o man_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n who_o mercy_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o infinite_a merit_n be_v likewise_o infinite_a the_o lord_n gracious_a arm_n of_o mercy_n be_v outstretch_v to_o the_o penitent_a sinner_n for_o all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o wretched_a man_n do_v so_o insult_v upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a mercy_n by_o their_o continuance_n in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n because_o they_o see_v the_o daily_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n extend_v to_o all_o man_n in_o this_o life_n who_o sun_n do_v shine_v and_o his_o rain_n do_v fall_v both_o upon_o the_o just_a and_o the_o unjust_a mat._n 5.45_o and_o this_o be_v likewise_o the_o reason_n that_o many_o though_o most_o unjust_o do_v grudge_v the_o temporal_a blessing_n of_o god_n to_o the_o wicked_a who_o though_o they_o do_v enjoy_v the_o temporal_a blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n yet_o they_o be_v far_o from_o the_o spiritual_a blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n whereby_o man_n be_v only_o save_v but_o the_o lord_n have_v thus_o gracious_o oblige_v himself_o by_o the_o new_a covenant_n first_o that_o wretched_a man_n shall_v not_o despair_v of_o the_o lord_n mercy_n while_o he_o have_v all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n to_o repent_v he_o of_o his_o actual_a sin_n second_o that_o the_o wicked_a may_v be_v excuseless_a for_o though_o god_n will_v that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v save_v 1_o tim._n 2.4_o by_o testify_v of_o their_o thankfulness_n for_o their_o redemption_n by_o the_o work_n of_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n to_o which_o they_o be_v moral_o enable_v by_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n yet_o while_o the_o wicked_a man_n without_o any_o create_a power_n to_o necessitate_v his_o moral_a disobedience_n do_v by_o his_o obstinate_a continuance_n in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n make_v himself_o the_o curse_a seed_n of_o satan_n the_o lord_n do_v just_o give_v he_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o do_v most_o just_o will_v his_o condemnation_n where_o by_o the_o way_n the_o difference_n between_o the_o first_o and_o second_o covenant_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o least_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v without_o all_o reveal_v hope_n of_o mercy_n or_o time_n of_o repentance_n but_o the_o second_o covenant_n both_o prophetical_o and_o evangelical_o be_v with_o all_o hope_n of_o mercy_n by_o repentance_n for_o all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n four_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v call_v the_o covenant_n of_o faith_n because_o the_o lord_n merit_n of_o eternal_a life_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n
wit_n to_o the_o merciless_a curse_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v merciless_a this_o salvation_n and_o condemnation_n of_o man_n be_v the_o twofold_a reward_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n due_a by_o the_o law_n according_a to_o the_o obedience_n or_o final_a disobedience_n of_o man_n the_o lord_n command_v man_n to_o his_o new_a covenant_n by_o the_o immediate_a word_n and_o command_n of_o the_o evangelical_n law_n by_o which_o command_n the_o reward_n be_v only_o due_a the_o chief_a precept_n of_o who_o evangelicall_n law_n be_v the_o precept_n of_o the_o lord_n command_v worship_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n obedience_n and_o religion_n of_o man_n the_o lord_n day_n therefore_o by_o the_o lord_n immediate_a word_n be_v command_v and_o in_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o it_o be_v the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n the_o obedience_n of_o man_n to_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n be_v necessary_o command_v thus_o according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n have_v set_v down_o the_o true_a sense_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n i_o next_o set_v down_o the_o formal_a obligement_n of_o man_n to_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o god_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n as_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n and_o rest_n from_o his_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n do_v extend_v to_o the_o safety_n of_o all_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a death_n for_o the_o first_o sin_n in_o adam_n and_o to_o the_o safety_n of_o all_o believer_n dead_a in_o actual_a sin_n for_o their_o own_o natural_a transgression_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n so_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n do_v likewise_o extend_v to_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o bless_a angel_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o their_o create_a perfection_n who_o be_v send_v as_o minister_a spirit_n for_o the_o save_n of_o the_o elect_a from_o be_v final_o overcome_v by_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o cruel_a instrument_n the_o lord_n resurrection_n and_o rest_n therefore_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o most_o joyful_a news_n that_o ever_o come_v to_o man_n or_o angel_n his_o seven_o day_n rest_n be_v formal_o evangelicall_n and_o consequent_o the_o command_a worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n formal_o evangelicall_n which_o be_v therefore_o command_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n to_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n by_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n command_v evangelicall_n worship_n be_v free_v from_o the_o sore_a yoke_n of_o the_o sabbaticall_a seven_o day_n prophetical_a ceremonial_a worship_n imply_v the_o whole_a ceremonial_a law_n according_a to_o the_o formal_a evangelicall_n worship_n therefore_o of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v formal_o and_o evangelical_o both_o oblige_v and_o command_v by_o the_o immediate_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n by_o his_o new_a covenant_n oblige_v and_o command_v the_o faithful_a obedience_n of_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n first_o and_o immediate_o to_o the_o command_v evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o in_o that_o command_v worship_n command_v the_o faithful_a obedience_n of_o man_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n that_o by_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelical_a rest_n they_o may_v be_v save_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o second_o death_n to_o which_o command_n all_o man_n be_v moral_o enable_v by_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n real_o one_o with_o the_o command_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n chap._n xv._o it_o be_v impossible_a in_o any_o moral_a right_n by_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n that_o the_o last_o sabbath_n can_v have_v be_v worship_v either_o for_o the_o jew_n formal_a prophetical_a sabbath_n or_o for_o the_o lord_n day_n of_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n a_o twofold_a question_n may_v be_v move_v the_o first_o be_v whether_o in_o any_o moral_a right_n by_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n the_o last_o sabbath_n by_o the_o whole_a space_n whereof_o the_o sacred_a body_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v rest_n in_o his_o grave_n may_v not_o have_v be_v worship_v for_o the_o formal_a jews_n prophetical_a sabbath_n the_o second_o question_n be_v whether_o in_o any_o moral_a right_n by_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n the_o last_o sabbath_n may_v not_o have_v be_v worship_v for_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o first_o evangelicall_n seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n first_o i_o answer_v to_o the_o first_o question_n lest_o there_o be_v 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shall_v have_v be_v prefigurate_a to_o be_v hereafter_o while_o as_o his_o sacred_a body_n lie_v in_o the_o grave_n second_o though_o the_o formal_a prophetical_a jew_n sabbath_n day_n be_v not_o actual_o determine_v till_o it_o be_v immediate_o determine_v by_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n from_o the_o grave_n yet_o all_o the_o prophecy_n of_o all_o the_o prophetical_a sabbath_n all_o the_o jubilee_n of_o sabbath_n and_o all_o the_o prophecy_n prophesy_v of_o christ_n from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v all_o actual_o determine_v by_o his_o rest_n in_o the_o grave_n for_o the_o whole_a space_n of_o the_o last_o sabbath_n so_o that_o if_o there_o shall_v have_v be_v any_o such_o command_n of_o the_o law_n the_o prophecy_n shall_v have_v be_v fulfil_v and_o not_o fulfil_v as_o by_o the_o ceremonial_a worship_n of_o the_o last_o sabbath_n christ_n shall_v have_v be_v dead_a and_o not_o dead_a which_o be_v a_o twofold_a contradiction_n neither_o in_o all_o 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which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v by_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n and_o the_o formal_a difference_n of_o both_o be_v in_o this_o that_o god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n be_v formal_o and_o mutual_o oblige_v by_o covenant_n but_o man_n be_v only_o formal_o command_v by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o his_o law_n of_o righteousness_n for_o god_n in_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n do_v bind_v and_o oblige_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o covenant_n to_o grant_v the_o eternal_a continuation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n which_o man_n do_v enjoy_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n write_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o because_o this_o eternal_a continuation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v by_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n therefore_o god_n do_v mutual_o bind_v and_o oblige_v man_n by_o his_o covenant_n to_o fulfil_v the_o command_n of_o his_o seven_o day_n worship_n imply_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n after_o that_o formal_a manner_n as_o god_n have_v manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v worship_v by_o man_n by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o seven_o day_n rest_n and_o this_o obligement_n of_o man_n by_o covenant_n be_v both_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o also_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a death_n by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n therefore_o of_o every_o several_a seven_o day_n rest_n first_o we_o be_v lead_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n with_o who_o the_o covenant_n be_v make_v for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n whereby_o man_n do_v live_v be_v real_o one_o second_o by_o this_o light_n we_o be_v lead_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v always_o real_o one_o with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n for_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n be_v fulfil_v by_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n whereon_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n do_v depend_v now_o because_o by_o covenant_n man_n be_v bind_v and_o oblige_v to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n both_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o eternal_a death_n according_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v therefore_o say_v to_o have_v a_o twofold_a reward_n to_o wit_n the_o blessing_n of_o eternal_a rest_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o obedient_a and_o eternal_a death_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o disobedient_a which_o be_v call_v the_o curse_n of_o
the_o law_n though_o eternal_a death_n be_v proper_o and_o immediate_o by_o the_o covenant_n for_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o its_o proper_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o image_n of_o his_o righteousness_n do_v command_v the_o obedience_n of_o man_n only_o upon_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n and_o not_o upon_o eternal_a death_n and_o therefore_o we_o see_v that_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o set_v down_o in_o the_o decalogue_n but_o because_o as_o the_o covenant_n be_v establish_v upon_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n it_o be_v the_o image_n both_o of_o the_o righteousness_n and_o justice_n of_o god_n render_v to_o man_n according_a to_o his_o merit_n for_o this_o cause_n the_o law_n command_v man_n both_o upon_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n and_o upon_o the_o curse_n of_o disobedient_n and_o therefore_o though_o by_o 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appear_v by_o the_o subsequent_a declaration_n of_o this_o tractat_fw-la first_o therefore_o of_o the_o first_o covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o create_a perfection_n of_o the_o intellectual_a nature_n of_o man_n and_o of_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n because_o the_o first_o covenant_n do_v necessary_o presuppose_v the_o first_o estate_n of_o man_n with_o who_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v make_v this_o first_o book_n therefore_o shall_v be_v divide_v into_o these_o two_o part_n the_o first_o shall_v contain_v the_o declaration_n of_o the_o first_o estate_n of_o man_n the_o second_o shall_v contain_v the_o declaration_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n the_o first_o state_n of_o man_n be_v the_o create_a state_n of_o man_n the_o last_o create_v of_o all_o creature_n who_o creation_n do_v presuppose_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o creation_n which_o be_v the_o very_a first_o period_n of_o the_o exercit_fw-la act_n of_o the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n exercit_fw-la by_o the_o infinite_a essential_a word_n immediate_o as_o for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o first_o estate_n of_o man_n it_o must_v necessary_o arise_v from_o the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n first_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v of_o one_o real_a life_n and_o light_n for_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o eternal_a rest_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n so_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n first_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n necessary_o imply_v the_o power_n of_o the_o natural_a life_n of_o the_o word_n for_o by_o the_o immediate_a power_n of_o the_o word_n thus_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n &_o to_o live_v the_o natural_a life_n of_o man_n in_o his_o first_o state_n &_o condition_n but_o as_o man_n of_o all_o creature_n be_v last_o create_v so_o man_n be_v the_o ornament_n perfection_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o master_n piece_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o creation_n for_o of_o all_o the_o creature_n create_v by_o god_n the_o creation_n of_o man_n be_v the_o most_o rare_a and_o curious_a work_n and_o though_o it_o be_v say_v that_o man_n be_v make_v a_o little_a low_o than_o the_o angel_n to_o wit_n in_o the_o perfection_n of_o glory_n yet_o the_o perfection_n of_o man_n creation_n be_v superior_a to_o the_o creation_n of_o angel_n for_o all_o creature_n be_v either_o intellectual_a or_o corporal_a but_o that_o two_o so_o strange_a differ_v nature_n shall_v be_v essential_o unite_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n it_o be_v the_o wonder_n of_o nature_n itself_o all_o the_o creature_n therefore_o be_v perfect_o create_v man_n the_o ornament_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o creation_n be_v create_v in_o the_o state_n of_o humane_a perfection_n this_o create_a perfection_n of_o man_n be_v the_o perfect_a life_n of_o righteousness_n necessary_o imply_v the_o perfection_n of_o the_o natural_a life_n of_o man_n this_o perfection_n of_o man_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n first_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n for_o in_o and_o with_o the_o immediate_a act_n of_o the_o creation_n of_o man_n as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n be_v spiritual_o and_o immediate_o write_v in_o the_o soul_n essential_o unite_v to_o the_o heart_n so_o by_o the_o same_o immediate_a act_n of_o the_o spiritual_a writer_n the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a be_v actual_o and_o spiritual_o enlighten_v by_o the_o spiritual_a light_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n by_o the_o power_n of_o which_o sanctify_v light_n the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o which_o the_o soul_n be_v essential_o unite_v be_v by_o the_o same_o immediate_a act_n sanctify_v with_o the_o spiritual_a action_n of_o holiness_n by_o the_o immediate_a sanctify_a power_n of_o the_o word_n thus_o actual_o and_o spiritual_o enlighten_v man_n be_v enable_v to_o live_v the_o perfect_a life_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n whereby_o man_n be_v a_o perfect_a natural_a and_o spiritual_a man_n and_o the_o perfect_a image_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n with_o who_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v make_v by_o god_n man_n therefore_o by_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o creation_n be_v of_o a_o twofold_a perfection_n the_o first_o be_v the_o natural_a perfection_n of_o man_n the_o second_o be_v his_o spiritual_a perfection_n of_o this_o twofold_a perfection_n of_o man_n brief_o so_o far_o as_o concern_v the_o subject_n in_o hand_n and_o first_o of_o the_o natural_a perfection_n of_o man_n and_o next_o of_o his_o spiritual_a perfection_n the_o natural_a perfection_n of_o man_n do_v consist_v in_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o the_o intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n first_o therefore_o of_o the_o create_a perfection_n of_o the_o intellectual_a nature_n of_o man_n abstract_o and_o next_o of_o the_o create_a perfection_n of_o the_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n and_o of_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o the_o two_o nature_n the_o create_a perfection_n of_o the_o intellectual_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v in_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n and_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v from_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o natural_a power_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o word_n which_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o the_o word_n do_v necessary_o imply_v for_o the_o word_n be_v spiritual_o and_o 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write_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o next_o of_o his_o life_n and_o light_n of_o righteousness_n this_o natural_a light_n proceed_v from_o the_o natural_a life_n of_o man_n be_v call_v the_o rational_a light_n of_o man_n and_o from_o this_o rational_a light_n which_o be_v a_o mix_a light_n man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o rational_a creature_n as_o from_o the_o pure_a intellectual_a light_n of_o the_o soul_n man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o intellectual_a creature_n by_o this_o rational_a light_n proceed_v from_o the_o natural_a life_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a as_o the_o natural_a understanding_n of_o man_n be_v rational_o produce_v in_o act_n to_o understand_v the_o species_n of_o the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n receive_v in_o the_o understanding_n so_o his_o sensitive_a power_n be_v produce_v in_o act_n to_o know_v the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n rational_o and_o the_o external_a light_n whereby_o the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n be_v 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continue_v in_o the_o state_n of_o their_o create_a perfection_n by_o the_o immediate_a blessing_n of_o god_n by_o his_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n while_o man_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o obedience_n to_o the_o command_n of_o god_n for_o it_o be_v by_o the_o only_a immediate_a blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n that_o god_n do_v give_v the_o influence_n of_o his_o blessing_n to_o the_o natural_a life_n and_o light_n of_o man_n and_o to_o the_o creature_n create_v for_o man_n and_o to_o the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o light_n of_o man_n by_o this_o rational_a light_n the_o understanding_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a be_v rational_o produce_v in_o act_n by_o the_o three_o operation_n of_o the_o act_n of_o the_o understanding_n according_a to_o aristotle_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o simple_a term_n of_o the_o 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head_n of_o all_o man_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n all_o man_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n the_o body_n of_o the_o head_n be_v all_o real_o create_v in_o adam_n the_o head_n and_o in_o adam_n the_o head_n real_o bind_v and_o oblige_v to_o the_o first_o covenant_n though_o not_o actual_o descend_v from_o the_o head_n 2._o all_o man_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n the_o head_n be_v bind_v and_o oblige_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o adam_n the_o head_n by_o the_o first_o covenant_n adam_n obedience_n and_o disobedience_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n be_v as_o true_o real_o and_o necessary_o the_o obedience_n and_o disobedience_n of_o the_o body_n to_o wit_n the_o obedience_n and_o disobedience_n of_o all_o man_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n the_o head_n as_o it_o be_v the_o obedience_n and_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n the_o head_n though_o none_o be_v actual_o descend_v from_o the_o head_n even_o as_o we_o see_v the_o water_n flow_v from_o a_o conduit_n the_o water_n flow_v from_o the_o head_n be_v the_o same_o real_a water_n which_o be_v in_o the_o head_n before_o it_o do_v flow_v from_o the_o head_n which_o be_v the_o water_n of_o the_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a life_n of_o man_n arise_v from_o the_o lively_a spring_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n in_o adam_n heart_n natural_o and_o spiritual_o enlighten_v and_o sanctify_v adam_n therefore_o as_o he_o be_v head_n by_o his_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n have_v pollute_v the_o spring_n in_o the_o head_n it_o be_v the_o necessary_a real_a act_n of_o his_o body_n in_o the_o correlative_a respect_n of_o the_o head_n with_o the_o body_n and_o of_o the_o body_n with_o the_o head_n 3._o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n oblige_v by_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v without_o all_o hope_n of_o mercy_n know_v to_o man_n or_o angel_n for_o all_o mercy_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n who_o according_a to_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n be_v not_o at_o first_o reveal_v to_o man_n create_v in_o such_o admirable_a state_n of_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a perfection_n 4._o by_o the_o denial_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n to_o man_n be_v fundamental_o deny_v for_o it_o be_v by_o god_n fulfil_v of_o his_o promise_n to_o man_n by_o his_o covenant_n that_o god_n do_v manifest_v himself_o truth_n to_o man_n 5._o god_n according_a to_o his_o eternal_a decree_n of_o predestination_n have_v create_v man_n male_a and_o female_a in_o the_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a perfection_n of_o man_n god_n can_v not_o annihilate_v man_n for_o so_o his_o transeant_fw-la act_n have_v be_v contradictory_n to_o his_o imminent_a act_n 6._o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v establish_v upon_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n and_o man_n have_v transgress_v the_o law_n god_n can_v not_o annihilate_v man_n for_o his_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n for_o so_o his_o justice_n can_v never_o have_v be_v satisfy_v by_o man_n 7._o god_n and_o man_n be_v mutual_o bind_v and_o oblige_v by_o the_o first_o covenant_n establish_v upon_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n whereby_o god_n do_v bind_v and_o oblige_v himself_o to_o adam_n by_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o his_o seven_o day_n rest_n to_o continue_v the_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a perfection_n of_o adam_n upon_o the_o eternal_a continuation_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o adam_n obedience_n god_n without_o high_a in_o justice_n by_o the_o breach_n of_o his_o covenant_n can_v neither_o withdraw_v his_o actual_a
blessing_n from_o adam_n before_o the_o law_n be_v transgress_v by_o adam_n for_o so_o adam_n must_v necessary_o fall_v under_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n neither_o can_v god_n by_o any_o act_n or_o decree_v whatsoever_o necessitate_v the_o will_n of_o man_n to_o fall_v under_o the_o fearful_a eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o necessitate_v his_o free_a intellectual_a creature_n man_n to_o a_o ten_o thousand_o million_o of_o time_n a_o worse_o be_v than_o if_o man_n shall_v have_v have_v no_o be_v at_o all_o 8._o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v establish_v between_o god_n and_o adam_n and_o adam_n be_v leave_v to_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o election_n by_o covenant_n to_o stand_v or_o fall_v at_o his_o pleasure_n or_o peril_n god_n without_o infinite_a prejudice_n to_o his_o justice_n can_v neither_o bar_n satan_n from_o tempt_v of_o adam_n create_v in_o such_o state_n of_o spiritual_a perfection_n neither_o can_v god_n uphold_v and_o support_v adam_n tempt_v by_o the_o mighty_a temptation_n of_o satan_n for_o so_o the_o covenant_n have_v not_o be_v make_v with_o man_n but_o with_o god_n himself_o against_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o which_o have_v be_v here_o faithful_o deliver_v arise_v from_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n it_o be_v object_v that_o adam_n in_o his_o state_n of_o perfection_n be_v neither_o oblige_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o command_v to_o the_o seven_o day_n worship_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o and_o necessary_o i_o conclude_v first_o adam_n in_o his_o state_n of_o perfection_n be_v not_o oblige_v to_o the_o first_o covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n for_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v establish_v upon_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n necessary_o imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n second_o and_o consequent_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v deny_v the_o covenant_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n and_o the_o new_a covenant_n make_v with_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v necessary_o deny_v which_o do_v necessary_o and_o fundamental_o depend_v upon_o the_o first_o covenant_n three_o there_o be_v no_o law_n to_o command_v man_n in_o his_o state_n of_o perfection_n for_o the_o law_n of_o god_n formal_o command_v adam_n be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n necessary_o imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n four_o neither_o can_v adam_n or_o any_o man_n create_v in_o adam_n transgress_v the_o law_n of_o god_n for_o where_o there_o be_v no_o law_n there_o be_v no_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v deny_v there_o be_v no_o law_n of_o god_n to_o command_v man_n five_o and_o consequent_o christ_n suffer_v the_o ignominious_a curse_n of_o the_o cross_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n by_o man_n 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the_o first_o covenant_n make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n do_v necessary_o presuppose_v the_o perfection_n of_o man_n creation_n so_o the_o second_o covenant_n do_v as_o necessary_o presuppose_v the_o fall_n of_o man_n from_o the_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v unto_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n from_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n condemn_v by_o the_o first_o covenant_n the_o second_o covenant_n therefore_o do_v contain_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o exercit_fw-la act_n of_o the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n in_o the_o declaration_n whereof_o the_o order_n and_o method_n set_v down_o by_o moses_n gen._n 3._o shall_v be_v observe_v where_o first_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n by_o our_o first_o parent_n be_v set_v down_o second_o the_o arraignment_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o god_n for_o their_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n three_o the_o censure_n of_o god_n 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first_o patent_n continue_v in_o their_o create_a state_n and_o felicity_n second_o what_o can_v be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n create_v in_o such_o perfection_n &_o advance_v to_o such_o high_a honour_n &_o happiness_n for_o answer_v to_o the_o first_o question_n though_o the_o scripture_n do_v not_o set_v down_o and_o determine_v the_o precise_a time_n of_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o ground_n at_o all_o to_o imagine_v that_o adam_n do_v fall_v the_o same_o very_a day_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v for_o so_o adam_n and_o all_o man_n create_v in_o adam_n must_v have_v fall_v without_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o before_o the_o seven_o day_n that_o god_n do_v rest_n from_o the_o work_n of_o the_o creation_n there_o be_v neither_o any_o formal_a law_n or_o covenant_n to_o bind_v or_o command_v adam_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o command_n be_v by_o the_o only_a word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n upon_o the_o immediate_a command_n whereof_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v establish_v between_o god_n and_o man_n but_o the_o main_a reason_n of_o this_o imaginary_a opinion_n stand_v in_o this_o point_n to_o wit_n eve_n do_v or_o at_o least_o may_v have_v conceive_v the_o sixth_o day_n which_o eve_n be_v give_v adam_n to_o wife_n hence_o it_o be_v conclude_v that_o if_o adam_n have_v fall_v after_o eve_n have_v conceive_v the_o conception_n have_v not_o be_v liable_a to_o adam_n sin_n because_o it_o be_v not_o then_o in_o the_o head_n but_o actual_o descend_v from_o the_o head_n in_o which_o case_n the_o son_n in_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v not_o liable_a to_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n for_o in_o this_o case_n the_o soul_n that_o sin_v must_v die_v to_o this_o i_o answer_v admit_v that_o eve_n have_v conceive_v the_o same_o night_n which_o eve_n be_v give_v to_o adam_n to_o wife_n yet_o this_o conception_n be_v not_o man_n and_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n until_o such_o time_n as_o eve_n sensitive_a conception_n be_v bring_v to_o such_o perfection_n as_o the_o intellectual_a information_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o sensitive_a body_n be_v perfect_a man_n and_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n before_o which_o time_n if_o adam_n the_o create_a head_n of_o all_o man_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n have_v fall_v the_o posterity_n of_o adam_n notwithstanding_o must_v have_v necessary_o fall_v in_o the_o head_n for_o god_n do_v not_o make_v his_o first_o covenant_n with_o the_o sensitive_a seed_n of_o adam_n or_o eve_n or_o with_o the_o sensitive_a conception_n or_o with_o the_o sensitive_a body_n of_o man_n but_o with_o man_n adam_n the_o head_n and_o with_o all_o man_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n the_o head_n as_o they_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a create_v in_o the_o state_n of_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a perfection_n in_o adam_n the_o head_n before_o such_o time_n therefore_o as_o eve_n have_v conceive_v perfect_a man_n and_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n adam_n fall_n can_v not_o have_v be_v prevent_v from_o be_v the_o fall_n of_o his_o posterity_n all_o which_o time_n after_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v establish_v our_o first_o parent_n may_v have_v stand_v before_o their_o fall_n and_o yet_o in_o all_o that_o time_n adam_n fall_n must_v have_v be_v the_o necessary_a fall_n of_o his_o posterity_n till_o the_o very_a instant_a time_n of_o eve_n conception_n of_o man_n which_o be_v by_o the_o second_o conception_n of_o woman_n while_o as_o the_o sensitive_a body_n in_o the_o womb_n be_v bring_v to_o such_o perfection_n as_o the_o high_a elaborate_a vital_a spirit_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v appetite_n the_o intellectual_a form_n humane_a spirit_n to_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o eternal_a father_n of_o spirit_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n essential_o unite_v to_o the_o heart_n whereby_o man_n be_v man_n and_o conceive_a man_n by_o woman_n and_o in_o the_o prefix_a time_n of_o natural_a birth_n bring_v forth_o perfect_a man_n by_o man_n female_a the_o woman_n though_o eve_n in_o her_o state_n of_o perfection_n be_v to_o bring_v forth_o man_n in_o the_o image_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n as_o in_o the_o second_o conception_n the_o intellectual_a soul_n essential_o unite_v to_o the_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v spiritual_o enlighten_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n for_o otherwise_o man_n can_v never_o be_v enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o man_n in_o such_o perfection_n as_o man_n be_v create_v to_o fulfil_v the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o first_o covenant_n as_o god_n therefore_o by_o his_o first_o covenant_n do_v bind_v and_o oblige_v adam_n and_o all_o man_n create_v and_o bind_v in_o adam_n to_o his_o first_o seven_o day_n command_v worship_n and_o in_o that_o command_v worship_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n upon_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a death_n so_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n by_o his_o first_o covenant_n do_v oblige_v himself_o to_o enable_v man_n to_o bring_v forth_o man_n in_o such_o state_n and_o perfection_n as_o he_o be_v create_v that_o god_n may_v be_v honour_v and_o worship_v by_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o all_o man_n to_o descend_v of_o adam_n as_o he_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v and_o honour_v by_o adam_n and_o therefore_o to_o conclude_v my_o answer_n to_o the_o first_o question_n though_o the_o scripture_n have_v not_o set_v down_o the_o precise_a time_n of_o adam_n fall_n yet_o by_o covenant_n adam_n fall_n must_v have_v be_v the_o fall_n of_o his_o posterity_n till_o eve_n have_v conceive_v man_n though_o adam_n sin_n have_v be_v his_o own_o and_o not_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o posterity_n if_o after_o eve_n have_v conceive_v adam_n shall_v have_v fall_v but_o to_o affirm_v that_o adam_n do_v fall_v the_o very_a day_n which_o he_o be_v create_v it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n for_o so_o adam_n as_o have_v be_v say_v must_v have_v fall_v without_o any_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n neither_o be_v there_o so_o much_o as_o any_o colour_n of_o humane_a reason_n to_o imagine_v that_o man_n be_v create_v in_o such_o perfection_n and_o advance_v to_o such_o a_o large_a extent_n of_o honour_n and_o felicity_n to_o be_v lord_n over_o the_o earth_n and_o over_o the_o creature_n and_o yet_o that_o this_o very_a day_n man_n must_v fall_v under_o the_o fearful_a eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o be_v arraign_v and_o censure_v by_o god_n for_o his_o transgression_n before_o man_n can_v have_v any_o time_n or_o experience_n so_o much_o as_o to_o consider_v the_o ex●ent_n of_o his_o advancement_n and_o felicity_n to_o which_o he_o be_v prefer_v by_o god_n chap._n ii_o the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n be_v not_o internal_a but_o external_a the_o second_o question_n may_v be_v move_v what_o can_v be_v the_o immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n be_v create_v in_o such_o estate_n of_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a perfection_n advance_v to_o such_o high_a honour_n and_o felicity_n and_o in_o such_o high_a love_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n for_o as_o it_o will_v appear_v by_o the_o subsequent_a declaration_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n create_v by_o god_n man_n be_v his_o most_o dear_a bel●ved_a creature_n the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n by_o some_o modern_a theologue_n be_v affirm_v to_o be_v internal_a and_o external_a that_o there_o be_v a_o external_a efficient_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n it_o be_v most_o certain_a for_o the_o external_a efficient_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n be_v set_v down_o by_o moses_n but_o the_o question_n of_o the_o intrinsical_n or_o internal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n whereof_o there_o be_v divers_a opinion_n among_o the_o theologue_n for_o some_o will_v have_v the_o internal_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n to_o be_v a_o deficient_a cause_n some_o adam_n abuse_v of_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o will_n some_o will_v have_v the_o internal_a cause_n a_o true_a positive_a efficient_a cause_n which_o threefold_a internal_a cause_n do_v trench_n upon_o the_o perfection_n of_o man_n creation_n for_o if_o any_o of_o the_o three_o can_v be_v necessary_o conclude_v adam_n must_v not_o be_v create_v in_o the_o state_n of_o spiritual_a perfection_n it_o do_v therefore_o stand_v we_o in_o hand_n to_o remove_v these_o three_o suppose_v internal_a cause_n of_o adam_n fall_n from_o the_o perfection_n of_o man_n creation_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n first_o therefore_o to_o come_v to_o the_o first_o internal_a efficient_a cause_n which_o be_v thus_o infer_v adam_n by_o his_o fall_n produce_v a_o defective_a effect_n the_o internal_a cause_n therefore_o of_o this_o defective_a effect_n be_v defective_a internal_o proceed_v
3.15_o i_o will_v put_v enmity_n between_o thou_o and_o the_o woman_n and_o between_o thy_o seed_n and_o her_o seed_n it_o shall_v break_v thy_o head_n and_o thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n this_o censure_n have_v likewise_o a_o literal_a and_o mystical_a sense_n and_o do_v divide_v itself_o into_o three_o branch_n the_o first_o be_v i_o will_v put_v enmity_n between_o thou_o and_o the_o woman_n and_o between_o thy_o seed_n and_o her_o seed_n the_o second_o be_v it_o shall_v break_v thy_o head_n the_o three_o be_v thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n in_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o this_o censure_n as_o the_o censure_n do_v concern_v the_o woman_n and_o her_o seed_n do_v consist_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o christian_a faith_n from_o the_o first_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n make_v to_o adam_n for_o in_o the_o second_o branch_n of_o this_o censure_n the_o second_o covenant_n be_v make_v by_o god_n with_o man_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n the_o declaration_n therefore_o of_o this_o censure_n as_o it_o do_v concern_v the_o serpent_n and_o the_o woman_n shall_v be_v discharge_v in_o these_o two_o point_n first_o the_o literal_a and_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n shall_v be_v declare_v second_o the_o second_o covenant_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n shall_v be_v set_v down_o after_o the_o declaration_n of_o which_o two_o point_n the_o censure_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o two_o last_o party_n delinquent_n shall_v be_v follow_v according_a to_o the_o order_n set_v down_o by_o moses_n first_o therefore_o of_o the_o literal_a sense_n of_o the_o thou_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n and_o next_o of_o the_o mystall_n sense_n by_o the_o literal_a sense_n of_o the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n a_o natural_a enmity_n and_o hatred_n be_v put_v between_o the_o serpent_n &_o the_o woman_n who_o be_v former_o so_o love_v and_o conversant_a one_o with_o another_o which_o enmity_n and_o hatred_n be_v put_v likewise_o between_o the_o seed_n of_o both_o by_o reason_n of_o this_o enmity_n and_o hatred_n mortal_a bloody_a irreconcilable_a war_n be_v stir_v up_o between_o the_o party_n this_o be_v a_o miserable_a censure_n inflict_v upon_o the_o serpent_n not_o only_o to_o be_v cast_v down_o by_o the_o curse_n from_o the_o former_a estate_n to_o craul_v so_o despicable_o and_o loathsome_o upon_o the_o belly_n and_o to_o eat_v the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o likewise_o to_o be_v so_o necessitate_v by_o the_o curse_n to_o such_o a_o base_a condition_n as_o neither_o man_n or_o woman_n can_v abide_v the_o serpent_n who_o be_v former_o so_o love_v and_o familiar_a one_o with_o another_o which_o hatred_n according_a to_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n must_v continue_v till_o the_o world_n end_n this_o hatred_n be_v not_o only_o a_o simple_a privation_n of_o the_o former_a love_n between_o this_o sensitive_a creature_n and_o man_n but_o it_o be_v a_o positive_a enmity_n accompany_v with_o such_o a_o necessitate_v fear_v of_o man_n in_o the_o serpent_n as_o if_o the_o fire_n stand_v in_o the_o way_n while_o man_n do_v pursue_v the_o serpent_n the_o serpent_n to_o fly_v the_o presence_n of_o man_n will_v craul_v through_o the_o fire_n itself_o though_o this_o enmity_n be_v inflict_v upon_o the_o serpent_n and_o its_o seed_n as_o a_o curse_n yet_o it_o be_v no_o way_n inflict_v as_o a_o curse_n upon_o the_o woman_n or_o upon_o her_o seed_n but_o do_v natural_o proceed_v from_o both_o to_o the_o serpent_n for_o the_o serpent_n betray_v of_o man_n to_o fall_v under_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o who_o redemption_n the_o sacred_a blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v so_o true_o and_o necessary_o shed_v though_o it_o be_v no_o small_a cut_n to_o man_n while_o man_n at_o who_o frown_n the_o most_o cruel_a lion_n do_v most_o submissive_o stoop_v must_v now_o be_v afraid_a of_o the_o sting_n of_o such_o a_o base_a crawl_a creature_n as_o the_o serpent_n the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n be_v it_o shall_v break_v thy_o head_n whereby_o the_o word_n it_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v man_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n as_o shall_v appear_v by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o censure_n by_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n therefore_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n must_v break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n which_o be_v the_o most_o miserable_a curse_n of_o all_o to_o the_o serpent_n for_o the_o head_n imply_v the_o brain_n which_o be_v the_o original_n of_o the_o sensitive_a power_n of_o the_o sensitive_a creature_n be_v break_v and_o bruise_a as_o it_o be_v in_o piece_n both_o the_o sensitive_a and_o vegetative_a life_n of_o the_o serpent_n be_v extinguish_v in_o the_o original_n and_o consequent_o the_o venomous_a power_n of_o the_o sting_n of_o the_o serpent_n bruise_v and_o break_v and_o by_o who_o by_o man_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o why_o because_o thou_o have_v do_v this_o the_o victory_n therefore_o of_o this_o irreconcilable_a war_n be_v by_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n decree_v to_o man_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n but_o though_o the_o victory_n of_o this_o bloody_a irreconcilable_a war_n be_v decree_v to_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n yet_o the_o conquest_n be_v not_o without_o some_o fear_n and_o danger_n to_o wit_n thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n that_o be_v the_o heel_n of_o man_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n by_o the_o heel_n the_o low_a part_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v sensitive_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v for_o neither_o the_o serpent_n or_o satan_n or_o any_o create_a power_n must_v enter_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o sting_v man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a man_n the_o serpent_n therefore_o by_o its_o sting_n must_v bruise_v the_o natural_a man_n as_o he_o be_v sensitive_a and_o not_o as_o the_o man_n be_v intellectual_a and_o a_o spiritual_a man_n by_o this_o power_n give_v to_o the_o serpent_n to_o bruise_v the_o heel_n of_o man_n numb_a 21.8_o eccl._n 10_o 11._o the_o serpent_n be_v say_v to_o bite_v or_o sting_v man_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o though_o by_o the_o sting_n of_o the_o serpent_n be_v venomous_a the_o wound_n by_o the_o inflammation_n of_o the_o sensitive_a power_n without_o speedy_a remedy_n do_v many_o time_n prove_v mortal_a yet_o such_o mortality_n by_o natural_a death_n be_v a_o advantage_n to_o the_o faithful_a while_o thereby_o all_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o life_n by_o the_o old_a great_a serpent_n sting_n be_v determine_v and_o though_o the_o serpent_n many_o time_n have_v mortal_o sting_v man_n by_o subtlety_n &_o nimbleness_n do_v escape_v the_o deadly_a wound_n yet_o die_v the_o serpent_n must_v if_o not_o by_o man_n natural_o descend_v of_o adam_n yet_o by_o man_n spiritual_o beget_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n by_o who_o sacred_a blood_n the_o dead_a by_o the_o serpent_n sting_n be_v redeem_v and_o by_o who_o command_n the_o blood_n of_o man_n kill_v must_v be_v revenge_v for_o by_o who_o man_n blood_n be_v shed_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o shedder_n whether_o by_o man_n or_o any_o sensitive_a creature_n must_v be_v shed_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o literal_a sense_n of_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n inflict_v upon_o the_o sensitive_a serpent_n and_o its_o seed_n as_o the_o censure_n do_v concern_v the_o woman_n and_o her_o seed_n next_o of_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n chap._n xx._n the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o first_o branch_n of_o this_o censure_n the_o enmity_n put_v between_o the_o sensitive_a serpent_n and_o the_o woman_n be_v mystical_o put_v between_o the_o old_a murder_a serpent_n and_o the_o church_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n mystical_o signify_v by_o the_o woman_n for_o this_o mystical_a woman_n be_v the_o bless_a virgin_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n be_v mystical_o signify_v those_o who_o satan_n by_o the_o sow_v of_o his_o seed_n of_o enmity_n even_o in_o a_o manner_n from_o the_o cradle_n do_v beget_v to_o be_v hater_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n and_o persecutor_n of_o the_o professor_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v the_o child_n and_o seed_n of_o satan_n by_o this_o mystical_a woman_n therefore_o to_o wit_n the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o redeem_v militant_a church_n of_o god_n upon_o earth_n be_v mystical_o to_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n first_o christ_n jesus_n the_o word_n second_o the_o child_n beget_v of_o the_o word_n bring_v forth_o by_o the_o
god_n be_v mystical_o signify_v by_o the_o woman_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v the_o twofold_a natural_a conception_n of_o the_o woman_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o emblem_n of_o the_o twofold_a conception_n of_o the_o moral_a and_o mystical_a member_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v bring_v forth_o by_o the_o church_n for_o as_o the_o moral_a conception_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n by_o moral_a faith_n by_o the_o preach_n and_o sow_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n do_v resemble_v the_o seminal_a and_o first_o conception_n of_o the_o woman_n so_o do_v the_o spiritual_a conception_n of_o the_o regenerate_a man_n by_o the_o church_n resemble_v the_o second_o conception_n of_o woman_n for_o though_o the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v spiritual_o enlighten_v by_o the_o immediate_a light_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o that_o spiritual_a light_n be_v the_o spiritual_a light_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v enlighten_v thereby_o as_o he_o be_v a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o three_o main_a fundamental_a point_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o this_o gracious_a promise_n be_v the_o immediate_a cause_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v to_o his_o militant_a church_n for_o the_o immediate_a sole_a efficient_a cause_n of_o his_o love_n to_o the_o church_n be_v the_o essential_a union_n of_o this_o divine_a and_o humane_a nature_n of_o the_o word_n as_o the_o immediate_a cause_n of_o this_o essential_a union_n be_v the_o lord_n infinite_a love_n to_o all_o man_n eternal_o condemn_v to_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a death_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n whence_o the_o infinite_a joy_n and_o gladness_n of_o the_o sacred_a trinity_n do_v arise_v to_o rest_v eternal_o upon_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o which_o essential_a union_n and_o unction_n do_v arise_v the_o lord_n love_v to_o his_o church_n by_o his_o sacred_a word_n as_o his_o word_n by_o his_o love_n be_v the_o image_n of_o this_o essential_a union_n for_o as_o by_o the_o literal_a light_n of_o his_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n which_o be_v of_o one_o real_a light_n with_o the_o redeem_a word_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n the_o natural_a man_n be_v moral_o lead_v to_o the_o lord_n merit_n so_o by_o the_o spiritual_a light_n of_o the_o word_n proceed_v from_o his_o spiritual_a love_n which_o be_v the_o spiritual_a light_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v spiritual_o lead_v to_o the_o lord_n merit_n and_o spiritual_o mystical_o and_o indivisible_o unite_v to_o his_o mystical_a head_n for_o by_o this_o spiritual_a love_n all_o the_o regenerate_v be_v couple_v and_o unite_a joint_n to_o joint_n one_o to_o another_o and_o all_o indivisible_o to_o their_o mystical_a head_n whence_o the_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o gladness_n of_o the_o regenerate_a do_v arise_v which_o be_v call_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o this_o spiritual_a union_n and_o unction_n be_v real_o one_o in_o the_o head_n and_o member_n but_o it_o be_v essential_a in_o the_o head_n and_o spiritual_a in_o the_o member_n spiritual_o flow_v from_o the_o essential_a union_n and_o unction_n of_o the_o head_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o it_o be_v say_v by_o the_o prophet_n david_n prophesy_v of_o this_o union_n and_o unction_n psal_n 45.7_o thou_o have_v anoint_v he_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o his_o fellow_n who_o fellow_n be_v his_o mystical_a brethren_n beget_v of_o the_o same_o father_n for_o both_o the_o head_n and_o the_o member_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o head_n essential_o and_o therefore_o the_o natural_a son_n of_o god_n the_o member_n spiritual_o and_o therefore_o the_o spiritual_a and_o adopt_a son_n of_o god_n in_o their_o mystical_a head_n who_o be_v therefore_o predestinate_a to_o be_v make_v like_o to_o his_o image_n that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o first_o bear_v son_n among_o many_o brethren_n and_o in_o this_o sense_n our_o saviour_n be_v call_v luke_n 2.7_o the_o fi●st_o bear_a son_n of_o the_o virgin_n the_o woman_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o mystical_a member_n who_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o woman_n the_o church_n though_o the_o spiritual_a joy_n therefore_o of_o the_o regenerate_a do_v many_o time_n ebb_v and_o flow_v yet_o the_o spiritual_a love_n whereby_o they_o be_v spiritual_o unite_v to_o their_o mystical_a head_n whence_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n do_v arise_v be_v indivisible_a in_o the_o head_n and_o member_n it_o be_v as_o impossible_a therefore_o for_o the_o regenerate_a to_o fall_v total_o and_o final_o from_o the_o grace_n of_o their_o spiritual_a love_n whereby_o they_o be_v indivisible_o unite_v to_o their_o mystical_a head_n as_o for_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o the_o word_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o alone_o for_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o the_o divine_a and_o humane_a nature_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o sole_a immediate_a efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o indivisible_a union_n and_o must_v mutual_o stand_v together_o by_o this_o spiritual_a union_n and_o unction_n whereby_o the_o regenerate_a be_v indivisible_o unite_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v so_o arm_v with_o the_o spiritual_a valour_n of_o patience_n as_o he_o be_v enable_v to_o resist_v the_o strong_a temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o his_o powerful_a instrument_n and_o to_o stand_v to_o the_o lord_n truth_n even_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o natural_a life_n by_o which_o spiritual_a valour_n the_o regenerate_a man_n do_v overcome_v the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o of_o all_o his_o cruel_a crew_n in_o this_o life_n for_o this_o spiritual_a valour_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o free_a victory_n of_o this_o irreconcilable_a bloody_a war_n to_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n for_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n must_v break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n seed_n though_o the_o victory_n be_v not_o without_o temporal_a danger_n and_o affliction_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n next_o to_o be_v declare_v chap._n xxii_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n satan_n and_o his_o curse_a bloody_a brood_n by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n be_v necessitate_v to_o hate_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o professor_n of_o the_o truth_n who_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o to_o induce_v all_o other_o to_o his_o power_n to_o hate_v and_o persecute_v the_o church_n satan_n first_o by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o this_o three_o branch_n of_o the_o censure_n be_v limit_v how_o far_o his_o power_n shall_v extend_v mystical_o signify_v by_o the_o word_n heel_n which_o be_v the_o low_a part_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a whereby_o the_o sensitive_a power_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v signify_v satan_n therefore_o by_o his_o curse_a sting_n of_o enmity_n have_v the_o power_n to_o sting_v and_o bite_v man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o natural_a man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a but_o no_o way_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a man_n for_o satan_n with_o all_o his_o power_n can_v sting_v the_o regenerate_a man_n not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o induce_v he_o to_o commit_v the_o least_o actual_a sin_n for_o the_o regenerate_a man_n be_v bear_v of_o god_n 1_o john_n 3.9_o and_o can_v sin_v as_o he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a man_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 7.17_o 18._o do_v disclaim_v his_o actual_a sin_n to_o be_v his_o to_o wit_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a and_o a_o regenerate_a man_n but_o do_v attribute_v his_o actual_a sin_n to_o his_o rebellious_a flesh_n as_o he_o be_v a_o natural_a man_n and_o the_o old_a man_n corrupt_v by_o satan_n and_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n even_o in_o a_o manner_n from_o the_o cradle_n second_o by_o the_o mystical_a sense_n of_o this_o word_n his_fw-la satan_n and_o his_o curse_a brood_n according_a to_o the_o eternal_a decree_n of_o god_n be_v permit_v first_o to_o sting_v the_o word_n the_o bless_a seed_n make_v flesh_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n who_o that_o old_a murder_a bloodhound_n and_o his_o curse_a bloody_a brood_n do_v sting_v most_o cruel_o to_o the_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n second_o by_o the_o word_n his_fw-la satan_n and_o his_o seed_n be_v permit_v to_o sting_n and_o bite_v the_o heel_n of_o the_o lord_n mystical_a member_n who_o be_v predestinate_a to_o be_v make_v like_o to_o the_o image_n of_o their_o mystical_a head_n that_o they_o may_v taste_v of_o the_o cup_n of_o his_o affliction_n in_o this_o
sin_n as_o that_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n shall_v consume_v all_o man_n off_o the_o earth_n again_o and_o satan_n put_v fair_o for_o it_o for_o after_o by_o his_o sting_n of_o enmity_n bait_v by_o his_o false_a deceive_a light_n he_o have_v incense_v cain_n to_o murder_v his_o innocent_a brother_n abel_n satan_n never_o leave_v stir_v up_o of_o cain_n ungracious_a generation_n from_o time_n to_o time_n till_o be_v set_v the_o whole_a world_n in_o such_o a_o fire_n of_o sin_n cruelty_n and_o uncleanness_n as_o neither_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n by_o spare_v they_o so_o long_o or_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n threaten_v by_o his_o prophet_n can_v reclaim_v from_o their_o sin_n and_o cruelty_n god_n therefore_o in_o end_n stir_v up_o noah_n the_o ten_o from_o seth_n a_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n who_o be_v a_o preacher_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n that_o by_o his_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n the_o miserable_a people_n may_v be_v reclaim_v from_o their_o cruelty_n and_o uncleanness_n to_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n by_o repentance_n that_o they_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n and_o that_o by_o denounce_v the_o merciless_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n noah_n may_v terrify_v the_o people_n from_o their_o wickedness_n but_o though_o noah_n do_v continue_v in_o the_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o his_o call_v many_o year_n yet_o all_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n satan_n have_v so_o incense_v the_o miserable_a people_n to_o such_o obstinacy_n god_n therefore_o in_o end_n command_v noah_n to_o build_v a_o ark_n that_o by_o the_o ark_n noah_n may_v denounce_v the_o utter_a subversion_n of_o the_o obstinate_a rebellious_a people_n by_o the_o flood_n of_o his_o incense_a wrath_n against_o their_o sin_n and_o cruelty_n if_o they_o do_v not_o speedy_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o leave_v their_o provoke_a of_o his_o long_a patience_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o ark_n be_v so_o long_a a_o building_n that_o the_o wretched_a people_n notwithstanding_o of_o their_o continue_a contempt_n may_v have_v yet_o time_n to_o repent_v though_o all_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o such_o be_v the_o incense_a obstinacy_n of_o the_o miserable_a people_n as_o they_o continue_v in_o their_o rebellious_a contempt_n both_o of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o preacher_n and_o of_o the_o ark_n till_o the_o very_a day_n that_o noah_n and_o his_o family_n be_v command_v to_o enter_v in_o the_o ark_n whereby_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n be_v so_o incense_v as_o by_o that_o fearful_a inundation_n the_o whole_a earth_n be_v overflow_v and_o eight_o person_n only_o save_v of_o who_o the_o promise_a bless_a seed_n be_v to_o descend_v as_o for_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v with_o noah_n after_o his_o come_n out_o of_o the_o ark_n in_o the_o continuation_n of_o time_n and_o season_n and_o of_o the_o creature_n create_v and_o redeem_v for_o man_n it_o be_v the_o same_o real_a covenant_n which_o be_v former_o make_v with_o adam_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n which_o after_o this_o fearful_a judgement_n be_v renew_v to_o noah_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o confirm_v of_o noah_n faith_n in_o the_o continuation_n of_o the_o promise_n first_o make_v to_o adam_n for_o first_o after_o noah_n come_n out_o of_o the_o ark_n noah_n do_v offer_v the_o like_a real_a burn_a sacrifice_n and_o offering_n upon_o the_o atar_n of_o such_o real_a clean_a beast_n and_o fowl_n as_o be_v first_o command_v to_o be_v offer_v by_o adam_n and_o the_o father_n before_o noah_n which_o beast_n and_o fowl_n be_v preserve_v in_o the_o ark_n with_o noah_n by_o which_o sacrifice_n offer_v by_o noah_n the_o cruel_a death_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n be_v prefigurate_a second_o the_o ark_n itself_o do_v prefigurate_a both_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o promise_n for_o first_o by_o the_o ark_n the_o woman_n of_o who_o seed_n the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v make_v flesh_n be_v prefigurate_a second_o by_o noah_n and_o his_o son_n &_o daughter_n who_o be_v the_o eight_o from_o seth_n the_o line_n whereof_o the_o promise_a bless_a seed_n be_v to_o descend_v be_v prefigurate_a three_o by_o their_o receive_n in_o the_o ark_n the_o conception_n of_o the_o word_n to_o be_v make_v flesh_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n be_v clear_o prefigurate_a four_o by_o the_o safe_a delivery_n of_o noah_n and_o his_o son_n and_o daughter_n out_o of_o the_o ark_n the_o safe_a delivery_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n by_o the_o woman_n to_o wit_n the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v prefigurate_a whereby_o it_o do_v manifest_o appear_v that_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o formal_a prophetical_a ceremonial_a obligement_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n prophesy_v by_o the_o prophetical_a sabbath_n and_o prefigurate_a by_o the_o ceremonial_a worship_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v real_o one_o and_o the_o same_o from_z adam_z to_o noah_n as_o by_o the_o preservation_n of_o noah_n and_o his_o family_n of_o who_o the_o bless_a seed_n be_v to_o descend_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n the_o great_a power_n of_o god_n by_o his_o preservation_n of_o his_o church_n against_o the_o great_a power_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n do_v manifest_o appear_v to_o his_o great_a glory_n to_o the_o utter_a shame_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o the_o confusion_n of_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n and_o so_o much_o brief_o for_o the_o first_o age_n of_o the_o church_n chap._n xxx_o the_o continuation_n of_o the_o formal_a prophetical_a ceremonial_a obligement_n of_o man_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n in_o the_o second_o age_n of_o the_o church_n as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o noah_n the_o eight_o from_o seth_n god_n stir_v up_o noah_n to_o manifest_v his_o power_n in_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o church_n which_o do_v then_o consist_v in_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o line_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n so_o in_o the_o second_o age_n of_o the_o church_n god_n raise_v up_o abraham_n the_o ten_o from_o noah_n that_o his_o glory_n may_v appear_v by_o his_o continual_a care_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n to_o his_o church_n for_o god_n renew_v his_o promise_n in_o a_o more_o clear_a and_o particular_a manner_n to_o abraham_n than_o he_o do_v first_o to_o adam_n which_o be_v that_o in_o abraham_n seed_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v that_o be_v that_o the_o woman_n of_o who_o seed_n the_o word_n shall_v be_v make_v man_n shall_v descend_v of_o abraham_n seed_n by_o who_o promise_v curse_v death_n as_o all_o man_n be_v then_o actual_o redeem_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n though_o the_o promise_n be_v afterward_o to_o be_v fulfil_v so_o all_o man_n by_o faith_n in_o this_o promise_n may_v be_v save_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n for_o actual_a sin_n in_o this_o promise_n therefore_o gen._n 22.18_o that_o in_o abraham_n seed_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v god_n do_v oblige_v himself_o to_o abraham_n and_o to_o his_o seed_n by_o covenant_n and_o do_v mutual_o oblige_v abraham_n to_o believe_v his_o promise_n this_o covenant_n therefore_o make_v to_o abraham_n be_v the_o same_o real_a covenant_n and_o promise_v make_v to_o adam_n though_o the_o bless_a seed_n promise_v to_o adam_n be_v by_o this_o promise_n to_o descend_v of_o abraham_n seed_n the_o only_a difference_n be_v that_o the_o woman_n of_o who_o the_o word_n be_v promise_v to_o be_v make_v man_n be_v to_o descend_v immediate_o of_o abraham_n seed_n though_o immediate_o from_o adam_n seed_n for_o abraham_n do_v descend_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o adam_n and_o consequent_o the_o promise_n make_v to_o abraham_n must_v be_v perform_v before_o the_o promise_n make_v to_o adam_n can_v be_v fulfil_v for_o the_o promise_n make_v to_o adam_n can_v not_o be_v fulfil_v but_o by_o our_o saviour_n birth_n death_n and_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a by_o this_o promise_n make_v in_o this_o particular_a manner_n to_o abraham_n the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v now_o in_o the_o family_n of_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n and_o posterity_n to_o the_o end_n therefore_o that_o abraham_n family_n may_v be_v distinguish_v from_o all_o the_o family_n of_o the_o earth_n god_n command_v abraham_n and_o his_o family_n to_o be_v mark_v with_o the_o sacramental_a seal_n of_o circumcision_n by_o shed_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o man_n whereby_o it_o be_v prefigurate_a that_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o promise_a bless_a seed_n to_o descend_v of_o abraham_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n shall_v be_v shed_v by_o the_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n which_o
be_v most_o certain_a that_o all_o thing_n that_o do_v or_o can_v come_v to_o pass_v in_o this_o world_n fall_v under_o the_o compass_n of_o god_n decree_n but_o all_o thing_n that_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o from_o the_o positive_a actual_a power_n of_o his_o decree_n for_o a_o world_n of_o thing_n come_v to_o pass_v by_o the_o permissive_a power_n of_o his_o decree_n and_o so_o do_v his_o suffering_n of_o his_o long_a patience_n to_o be_v so_o contemn_v by_o these_o wicked_a wretch_n on_o who_o he_o have_v decree_v to_o show_v his_o wrath_n and_o to_o declare_v his_o power_n to_o their_o eternal_a destruction_n which_o be_v never_o actual_o inflict_v upon_o man_n till_o the_o great_a day_n because_o this_o fiery_a wrath_n of_o god_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n inflict_v upon_o man_n in_o the_o full_a extent_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a which_o never_o can_v be_v inflict_v upon_o man_n in_o this_o life_n 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the_o world_n be_v all_o pierce_v as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o heart_n never_o to_o be_v reiterate_v in_o the_o evangelicall_n church_n of_o god_n eighthly_a by_o the_o blood_n and_o water_n issue_v from_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o saviour_n heart_n the_o sacramental_a seal_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v mystical_o signify_v for_o as_o in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n by_o the_o sacramental_a water_n the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v signify_v represent_v the_o water_n issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n wound_a heart_n accompany_v with_o his_o heart_n blood_n whereby_o the_o baptized_n actual_a sin_n be_v signify_v to_o be_v wash_v away_o and_o whereby_o the_o baptize_v be_v raise_v from_o his_o death_n in_o actual_a sin_n to_o the_o new_a life_n of_o say_v to_o let_v the_o baptize_v and_o all_o man_n understand_v that_o actual_a sin_n be_v wash_v away_o by_o our_o saviour_n heart_n blood_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o the_o water_n issue_v from_o his_o wound_a heart_n 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what_o manner_n of_o priesthood_n be_v this_o whereby_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_v chap._n iu._n the_o reason_n that_o christ_n be_v call_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_v and_o the_o execution_n of_o christ_n kingly_a office_n while_o he_o be_v upon_o earth_n the_o question_n move_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n be_v common_o answer_v that_o the_o reason_n that_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_v be_v that_o as_o melchisedeck_v be_v without_o father_n or_o mother_n so_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v without_o a_o natural_a father_n natural_o descend_v of_o adam_n and_o as_o he_o be_v god_n christ_n be_v without_o a_o mother_n but_o this_o point_n be_v wary_o to_o be_v conceive_v for_o though_o it_o be_v say_v that_o melchisedeck_v be_v without_o father_n or_o mother_n we_o must_v understand_v the_o word_n in_o this_o sense_n that_o melchisedeck_v 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of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n before_o his_o death_n that_o our_o saviour_n do_v neither_o offer_n nor_o intend_v to_o offer_v his_o real_a body_n and_o blood_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n in_o a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n under_o the_o external_a form_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n for_o the_o quick_a and_o f●r_a the_o dead_a as_o be_v false_o pretend_v contrary_a to_o all_o truth_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n history_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n while_o he_o be_v personal_o upon_o earth_n have_v execute_v his_o prophetical_a office_n by_o deliver_v to_o his_o disciple_n his_o last_o will_n and_o testament_n by_o his_o sacred_a word_n seal_v by_o the_o sacramental_a seal_n of_o baptise_v which_o be_v to_o succeed_v in_o the_o church_n in_o place_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o circumcision_n so_o our_o saviour_n at_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o last_o passeover_n be_v the_o next_o day_n to_o discharge_v his_o priestly_a office_n as_o he_o be_v high_a priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_v by_o his_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n whereby_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n be_v to_o be_v fulfil_v our_o saviour_n before_o his_o death_n do_v likewise_o seal_v his_o last_o will_n and_o testament_n with_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n to_o succeed_v in_o place_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o passeover_n though_o not_o to_o be_v in_o force_n heb._n 9_o 17._o till_o after_o the_o testator_n death_n and_o resurrection_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n which_o sacrament_n be_v not_o institute_v till_o the_o night_n before_o his_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o feast_n of_o the_o last_o passeover_n and_o that_o for_o these_o two_o main_a fundamental_a reason_n the_o first_o be_v that_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n imply_v his_o whole_a last_n will_v and_o new_a testament_n the_o disciple_n may_v understand_v heb._n 10_o 9_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o passeover_n which_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n imply_v the_o whole_a prophetical_a ceremonial_a law_n be_v actual_o determine_v the_o second_o reason_n that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v not_o institute_v till_o the_o night_n before_o his_o suffering_n be_v that_o the_o disciple_n faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o sore_a temptation_n whereby_o they_o be_v to_o be_v assault_v the_o next_o day_n by_o our_o saviour_n martyrdom_n in_o sustain_v the_o fearful_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o curse_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o though_o the_o sacrament_n be_v institute_v before_o our_o saviour_n death_n yet_o it_o be_v express_v in_o word_n of_o the_o preterite_n time_n this_o my_o body_n which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o this_o my_o blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o you_o as_o if_o all_o have_v then_o be_v do_v and_o pass_v and_o as_o if_o our_o saviour_n have_v be_v then_o dead_a and_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a which_o be_v a_o main_a reason_n to_o strengthen_v the_o disciple_n faith_n in_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n though_o they_o do_v see_v he_o dead_a and_o bury_v and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n that_o night_n mat._n 26.31_o do_v put_v the_o disciple_n upon_o their_o guard_n tell_v they_o that_o the_o shepherd_n must_v be_v smite_v that_o night_n and_o the_o sheep_n scatter_v yet_o comfort_v they_o withal_o that_o he_o shall_v rise_v again_o mat._n 26.32_o and_o go_v before_o they_o into_o galilee_n by_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o relation_n of_o the_o sacred_a history_n the_o judicious_a reader_n may_v manifest_o perceive_v that_o there_o be_v not_o the_o least_o intent_n in_o our_o saviour_n by_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n before_o his_o death_n to_o shed_v so_o much_o as_o a_o drop_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n much_o less_o to_o offer_v his_o real_a body_n and_o blood_n in_o a_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o dead_a and_o for_o the_o quick_a by_o his_o death_n which_o he_o be_v to_o do_v the_o next_o day_n after_o by_o his_o curse_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o he_o be_v high_a priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_v next_o to_o make_v the_o falsehood_n of_o this_o assertion_n appear_v as_o plain_o to_o the_o reader_n by_o the_o very_a word_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n our_o saviour_n in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o last_o passeover_n by_o prescribe_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n to_o the_o disciple_n which_o be_v by_o blessing_n and_o thanksgiving_n mat._n 26.26_o 27._o have_v bless_v take_v the_o bread_n and_o break_v it_o to_o wit_n the_o bread_n and_o give_v it_o to_o wit_n the_o bread_n to_o the_o disciple_n say_v take_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n that_o be_v this_o bread_n be_v my_o body_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o to_o wit_n as_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o pascall_n lamb_n be_v my_o promise_a body_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o be_v give_v and_o break_v for_o you_o also_o have_v give_v thanks_o he_o take_v the_o cup_n to_o wit_n with_o the_o wine_n and_o give_v it_o to_o wit_n the_o wine_n to_o they_o say_v this_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o you_o that_o be_v this_o wine_n be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n as_o the_o real_a blood_n of_o the_o pascall_n lamb_n be_v my_o promise_a blood_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o be_v shed_v but_o not_o to_o be_v drink_v by_o any_o drink_v you_o all_o of_o it_o that_o be_v of_o this_o wine_n and_o lest_o there_o shall_v be_v any_o mistake_n in_o the_o word_n wine_n which_o our_o saviour_n call_v his_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n mat._n 26.28_o he_o do_v after_o in_o plain_a term_n call_v it_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n say_v mat._n 26_o 29._o i_o will_v not_o drink_v henceforth_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n until_o that_o day_n when_o i_o shall_v drink_v it_o with_o you_o in_o my_o father_n kingdom_n which_o be_v mean_v of_o the_o evangelicall_n day_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n to_o wit_n the_o lord_n day_n whereby_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o resurrection_n and_o rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n do_v open_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o all_o believer_n lead_v all_o man_n by_o the_o light_n of_o his_o day_n to_o lay_v the_o hand_n of_o faith_n upon_o his_o merit_n whereby_o all_o believer_n be_v make_v heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v who_o gracious_a merit_n be_v that_o bread_n of_o eternal_a life_n signify_v by_o the_o bread_n of_o the_o sacrament_n as_o by_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n the_o break_n of_o our_o saviour_n body_n by_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o by_o the_o wine_n the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n be_v signify_v whereby_o he_o do_v merit_v the_o bread_n of_o eternal_a life_n our_o saviour_n therefore_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n do_v deliver_v to_o his_o apostle_n and_o in_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o apostolical_a successor_n the_o formal_a sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o will_n and_o new_a testament_n and_o consequent_o not_o the_o real_a sacrifice_n of_o his_o real_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o there_o be_v both_o a_o real_a and_o a_o formal_a difference_n between_o the_o formal_a sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o his_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n can_v be_v his_o formal_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n so_o can_v neither_o his_o formal_a sensitive_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v the_o formal_a sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n for_o in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n by_o the_o sensitive_a sacramental_a element_n the_o immediate_a object_n of_o faith_n be_v present_v to_o the_o understanding_n by_o the_o mediate_a sense_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n by_o his_o bloody_a rest_n in_o the_o grave_n and_o by_o his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o grave_n to_o be_v apprehend_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n while_o by_o our_o saviour_n sacrifice_n of_o the_o cross_n not_o the_o immediate_a but_o the_o mediate_a object_n of_o faith_n be_v by_o the_o mediate_a sense_n present_v to_o the_o understanding_n which_o mediate_a sensitive_a object_n by_o interveen_v between_o the_o faith_n of_o man_n and_o the_o lord_n merit_n faith_n and_o the_o immediate_a object_n be_v separate_v
love_n and_o man_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n whereby_o a_o man_n know_v himself_o to_o stand_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n whereof_o no_o man_n can_v be_v ever_o assure_v till_o he_o find_v his_o love_n such_o to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v by_o his_o merit_n imply_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o whole_a evangell_n and_o law_n of_o god_n as_o neither_o all_o the_o hopeful_a preferment_n of_o this_o life_n nor_o all_o the_o threaten_a danger_n of_o natural_a death_n itself_o can_v move_v he_o to_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o that_o merit_n and_o this_o be_v that_o faith_n which_o our_o saviour_n say_v be_v able_a to_o remove_v the_o great_a mountain_n of_o temptation_n by_o the_o real_a affirm_v unity_n therefore_o of_o these_o two_o sacrifice_n all_o christian_a faith_n be_v raze_v from_o the_o foundation_n and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v to_o the_o objection_n and_o for_o the_o declaration_n of_o our_o saviour_n sacrifice_n by_o his_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n we_o be_v next_o to_o return_v to_o the_o place_n where_o the_o lord_n be_v lay_v but_o because_o the_o main_a point_n do_v consist_v in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n immediate_o depend_v upon_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n from_o the_o grave_n which_o we_o must_v no_o way_n interrupt_v we_o will_v therefore_o first_o brief_o in_o a_o word_n set_v down_o the_o discharge_n of_o our_o saviour_n kingly_a office_n upon_o earth_n prefigurate_a by_o melchisedeck_v and_o then_o come_v to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o place_n where_o the_o lord_n be_v lay_v melchisedeck_v be_v the_o figure_n of_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v priest_n prophet_n and_o king_n and_o though_o we_o read_v not_o of_o any_o prophecy_n of_o melchisedeck_v yet_o melchisedeck_v as_o he_o be_v priest_n in_o discharge_v of_o the_o priestly_a office_n do_v necessary_o prophesy_v for_o by_o the_o priest_n ceremonial_a execution_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o altar_n and_o of_o the_o rite_n of_o the_o prophetical_a sabbath_n the_o priest_n do_v necessary_o prophesy_v and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o christ_n say_v luke_n 11.50_o 51._o that_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n do_v prophesy_v from_o abel_n which_o be_v chief_o mean_v by_o the_o priestly_a office_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v that_o caiphas_n do_v prophesy_v the_o death_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n as_o high_a priest_n that_o year_n say_v joh._n 11.49_o 50_o 51_o 52._o you_o perceive_v nothing_o neither_o do_v you_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v expedient_a that_o one_o man_n die_v than_o the_o whole_a nation_n shall_v perish_v though_o caiphas_n do_v prophesy_v out_o of_o his_o fear_n of_o the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o priestly_a preferment_n yet_o his_o pprophecy_n be_v no_o other_o indeed_o than_o the_o pprophecy_n of_o the_o prophetical_a sabbath_n as_o melchisedeck_v therefore_o do_v prefigurate_a our_o saviour_n as_o he_o be_v priest_n and_o prophet_n so_o melchisedeck_v do_v prefigurate_a christ_n jesus_n as_o he_o be_v king_n for_o melchisedeck_v be_v king_n of_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n and_o so_o he_o be_v the_o true_a type_n and_o figure_n of_o our_o saviour_n exod._n 25.11_o who_o regal_a authority_n be_v signify_v by_o the_o golden_a crown_n place_v above_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o covenant_n compass_v the_o cherubim_n overshadow_v with_o their_o wing_n the_o mercy-seat_n the_o discharge_n of_o our_o saviour_n kingly_a authority_n upon_o earth_n be_v chief_o in_o these_o three_o respect_n first_o christ_n jesus_n by_o the_o infinite_a act_n of_o his_o own_o immediate_a power_n by_o his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o grave_n in_o his_o rest_n from_o the_o work_n of_o the_o redemption_n do_v as_o a_o royal_a king_n redeem_v his_o subject_n to_o wit_n adam_n and_o all_o man_n natural_o descend_v and_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n from_o the_o captivity_n of_o sin_n satan_n eternal_a death_n and_o darkness_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n to_o which_o all_o man_n be_v condemn_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n second_o our_o saviour_n as_o he_o be_v king_n of_o peace_n do_v reconcile_v all_o man_n to_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n by_o remove_v of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n from_o all_o man_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n three_o christ_n jesus_n as_o he_o be_v king_n of_o righteousness_n out_o of_o his_o kingly_a authority_n do_v command_v all_o his_o subject_n of_o the_o world_n thus_o redeem_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n upon_o the_o twofold_a reward_n of_o his_o law_n by_o his_o new_a covenant_n and_o so_o much_o brief_o for_o the_o discharge_n of_o our_o saviour_n kingly_a office_n upon_o earth_n we_o do_v therefore_o now_o return_v to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n the_o high_a priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_v and_o to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o place_n where_o the_o lord_n be_v lay_v after_o his_o cruel_a bloody_a death_n prefigurate_a by_o the_o ash_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o clean_a place_n where_o the_o ash_n be_v lay_v apart_o from_o the_o altar_n chap._n v._n the_o mystery_n of_o the_o last_o sabbath_n which_o be_v no_o way_n prophetical_a we_o be_v come_v to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o most_o sorrowful_a mournful_a and_o most_o lamentable_a estate_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o likewise_o to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o most_o joyful_a comfortable_a and_o evangelicall_n estate_n that_o ever_o come_v to_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n arise_v from_o that_o sorrow_n for_o there_o can_v never_o come_v a_o sore_a cut_n and_o temptation_n to_o the_o church_n and_o child_n of_o god_n then_o to_o see_v the_o rock_n of_o their_o hope_n thus_o tread_v under_o foot_n massacre_v despise_a and_o cast_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n though_o for_o fear_n of_o 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of_o the_o bless_a seed_n to_o who_o faith_n the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n promise_v sabbaticall_a rest_n be_v due_a by_o the_o prophetical_a law_n so_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v immediate_o command_v by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o immediate_a word_n command_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o fulfil_a promise_n by_o his_o seven_o day_n evangelicall_n rest_n as_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n first_o &_o immediate_o command_v the_o seven_o day_n worship_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n fulfil_v promise_n to_o who_o faith_n the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n be_v due_a by_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n this_o be_v therefore_o the_o hour_n and_o bless_a day_n which_o the_o lord_n tell_v the_o samaritan_n woman_n 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promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n this_o twofold_a rest_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n arise_v from_o the_o last_o mystical_a sabbath_n be_v prefigurate_a by_o a_o twofold_a type_n and_o figure_n of_o which_o twofold_a type_n and_o figure_n next_o chap._n vi_o the_o twofold_a type_n and_o figure_n whereby_o the_o last_o sabbath_n be_v prefigurate_a the_o last_o sabbath_n according_a to_o the_o mystical_a sense_n be_v prefigurate_a by_o a_o twofold_a type_n and_o figure_n first_o the_o fulfil_n of_o this_o sabbath_n be_v prefigurate_a by_o the_o bless_a virgin_n second_o by_o the_o year_n of_o jubilee_n first_o therefore_o of_o the_o prefigurate_n thereof_o by_o the_o bless_a virgin_n as_o by_o the_o ark_n with_o the_o word_n place_v therein_o and_o the_o cherubin_n overshadow_v the_o mercy-seat_n the_o bless_a virgin_n be_v prefigurate_a from_o her_o conception_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n till_o her_o delivery_n of_o the_o bless_a child_n so_o by_o the_o bessed_a virgin_n the_o rest_n 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virgin_n womb_n in_o the_o bring_n forth_o of_o her_o first_o bear_v the_o word_n make_v flesh_n without_o the_o help_n of_o woman_n or_o man_n which_o be_v the_o natural_a birth_n day_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o by_o the_o virgin_n bring_v forth_o of_o her_o first_o bear_v the_o word_n make_v flesh_n the_o mystical_a bring_v forth_o of_o the_o first_o bear_v evangelical_a word_n by_o the_o mystical_a virgin_n sabbath_n without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o create_a power_n be_v prefigurate_a which_o be_v the_o mystical_a birth_n day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n who_o mystical_a birth_n day_n be_v the_o just_a seven_o day_n from_o the_o last_o formal_a prophetical_a jew_n sabbath_n as_o man_n natural_o descend_v of_o adam_n be_v oblige_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n his_o mystical_a birth_n day_n be_v the_o true_a seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n of_o his_o seven_o day_n evangelicall_n rest_n command_v the_o evangelicall_n 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the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelical_n law_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n for_o as_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelicall_n rest_n be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o lord_n eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n so_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o image_n of_o his_o inaccessible_a light_n and_o in_o this_o sense_n the_o evangelicall_n word_n be_v communicable_a to_o man_n and_o it_o be_v the_o life_n and_o light_n of_o man_n and_o have_v a_o twofold_a acception_n first_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n be_v take_v for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o it_o be_v the_o evangelicall_n word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n second_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n be_v take_v for_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o new_a covenant_n whereby_o both_o god_n and_o man_n be_v mutual_o oblige_v for_o though_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o covenant_n be_v real_o one_o yet_o they_o be_v of_o a_o formal_a difference_n first_o therefore_o of_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n the_o evangelicall_n word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o same_o real_a word_n which_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v by_o john_n 1.4.5_o that_o in_o it_o that_o be_v in_o that_o word_n be_v life_n and_o that_o that_o life_n be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n which_o do_v in_o this_o manner_n appear_v first_o in_o the_o state_n of_o perfection_n by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o adam_n heart_n spiritual_o enlighten_v adam_n do_v live_v move_v and_o have_v the_o perfection_n of_o his_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a be_v and_o felicity_n whereby_o adam_n be_v the_o image_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n be_v object_v to_o adam_n external_a sense_n oblige_v adam_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o who_o perfect_a obedience_n the_o blessing_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n eternal_a rest_n be_v due_a by_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n whereby_o adam_n have_v the_o continuation_n of_o his_o create_a estate_n of_o perfection_n and_o felicity_n while_o adam_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o be_v to_o have_v continue_v eternal_o upon_o earth_n to_o adam_n by_o covenant_n if_o adam_n have_v continue_v in_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o obedience_n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o to_o adam_n before_o the_o fall_n as_o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o all_o man_n natural_a to_o descend_v of_o his_o loin_n be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n second_o adam_n in_o who_o as_o in_o the_o head_n all_o be_v create_v have_v transgress_v the_o command_n of_o god_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n the_o transgression_n be_v infinite_a for_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n be_v a_o immediate_a contempt_n against_o the_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o the_o sin_n infinite_a and_o the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n in_o who_o be_v only_a mercy_n be_v then_o not_o reveal_v to_o adam_n the_o sin_n be_v without_o any_o hope_n of_o reveal_v mercy_n whereby_o adam_n and_o all_o man_n create_v in_o adam_n as_o head_n natural_o to_o descend_v of_o adam_n be_v in_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n by_o covenant_n condemn_v to_o the_o eternal_a
redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o fulfil_a promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n enable_v all_o man_n by_o moral_a say_v to_o believe_v the_o lord_n fulfil_v promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n and_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n bless_a and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o lord_n evangelicall_n rest_n be_v now_o object_v to_o the_o external_a sense_n oblige_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_a o●_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n to_o who_o faith_n the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n eternal_a rest_n be_v due_a by_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n as_o for_o the_o formal_a difference_n of_o the_o word_n of_o every_o several_a seven_o day_n rest_v of_o the_o law_n from_o the_o beginning_n it_o do_v consist_v in_o these_o two_o point_n first_o the_o formal_a difference_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o formal_a manner_n of_o god_n reveal_v of_o himself_o by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o several_a seven_o day_n rest_n by_o the_o formality_n of_o which_o several_a rest_n the_o formal_a worship_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n be_v command_v the_o second_o difference_n be_v that_o by_o the_o least_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n in_o the_o state_n of_o perfection_n the_o sin_n be_v without_o all_o hope_n of_o any_o reveal_v mercy_n or_o time_n of_o repentance_n but_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v withal_o hope_v of_o mercy_n and_o time_n of_o repentance_n while_o there_o be_v day_n in_o this_o life_n of_o this_o declaration_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n word_n as_o it_o be_v the_o redeem_a word_n of_o truth_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o evangelicall_n word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n imply_v the_o perfection_n of_o the_o redepmtion_n of_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n i_o infer_v these_o subsequent_a necessary_a demonstrative_a conclusion_n chap._n ix_o conclusion_n 1._o it_o be_v by_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a immediate_o write_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n necessary_o imply_v the_o power_n of_o intellectual_a life_n and_o light_n that_o the_o soul_n do_v live_v and_o have_v its_o intellectual_a move_n and_o be_v which_o be_v the_o first_o act_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v intellectual_a and_o a_o true_a humane_a spirit_n in_o potency_n to_o his_o second_o intellectual_a act_n and_o it_o be_v by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n literal_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n necessary_o imply_v the_o power_n of_o natural_a life_n and_o light_n that_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n do_v live_v move_v and_o have_v his_o redeem_a being_n which_o be_v the_o first_o act_n of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n and_o a_o rational_a creature_n in_o potency_n to_o his_o second_o natural_a and_o moral_a act_n by_o the_o species_n of_o the_o external_a sensitive_a object_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o john_n say_v john_n 1.4_o in_o it_o be_v life_n and_o that_o life_n be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n conclusion_n 2._o it_o be_v by_o the_o literal_a light_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n object_v to_o the_o external_a sense_n which_o be_v one_o real_a light_n with_o the_o literal_a light_n of_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n that_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v formal_o and_o moral_o produce_v in_o act_n necessary_o imply_v the_o natural_a light_n without_o which_o the_o species_n of_o the_o external_a object_n can_v neither_o be_v moral_o or_o natural_o apprehend_v by_o the_o act_n of_o the_o understanding_n of_o man_n conclusion_n 3._o though_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a man_n shut_v up_o in_o spiritual_a darkness_n till_o he_o be_v regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v dead_a as_o he_o be_v a_o spiritual_a man_n because_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o spiritual_a light_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o time_n yet_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n immediate_o and_o spiritual_o write_v in_o the_o soul_n necessary_o imply_v the_o intellectual_a life_n and_o light_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n humane_a spirit_n do_v live_v and_o move_v intelectual_o which_o intellectual_a life_n and_o light_n the_o spiritual_a light_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v necessary_o presuppose_v for_o the_o formal_a action_n of_o holiness_n do_v as_o necessary_o presuppose_v the_o intellectual_a act_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o formal_a moral_a action_n the_o natural_a action_n of_o man_n which_o be_v both_o by_o one_o real_a light_n though_o the_o intellectual_a be_v a_o pure_a unmix_a light_n and_o the_o natural_a a_o mix_a light_n by_o the_o essential_a union_n of_o the_o intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a nature_n of_o man_n without_o which_o light_n man_n be_v neither_o a_o intellectual_a or_o rational_a creature_n as_o have_v be_v former_o demonstrate_v conclusion_n 4._o as_o by_o the_o internal_a word_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v eternal_o spiritual_o and_o immediate_o write_v in_o the_o soul_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n humane_a spirit_n be_v spiritual_o immediate_o and_o eternal_o oblige_v to_o the_o law_n as_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a so_o by_o the_o eternal_a word_n of_o the_o law_n literal_o write_v in_o the_o h_o art_n of_o man_n man_z as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v eternal_o and_o moral_o oblige_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o the_o sensitive_a body_n be_v resolve_v from_o the_o soul_n must_v remain_v in_o its_o principle_n to_o be_v reunite_v to_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o great_a day_n conclusion_n 5._o the_o lord_n day_n bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o lord_n bless_a resurrection_n and_o rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n in_o time_n be_v in_o the_o eternal_a purpose_n and_o council_n of_o god_n before_o all_o time_n the_o decree_v seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n conclusion_n 6._o the_o literal_a light_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n evangelicall_n rest_n do_v far_o surmount_v the_o light_n of_o all_o the_o several_a seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o by_o the_o literal_a light_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o natural_a man_n be_v fundamental_o and_o literal_o lead_v to_o all_o the_o former_a seven_o day_n rest_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n from_o the_o beginning_n all_o procede_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o man_n conclusion_n 7._o the_o literal_a light_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n do_v imply_z the_o literal_a light_n of_o all_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o the_o whole_a excercite_a act_n of_o the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n so_o far_o as_o be_v reveal_v to_o man_n in_o this_o life_n conclusion_n 8._o by_o the_o lord_n day_n evangelicall_n rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n arise_v from_o his_o bloody_a rest_n the_o lord_n do_v manifest_v himself_o truth_n and_o in_o that_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n to_o man_n conclusion_n 9_o as_o our_o saviour_n by_o his_o birth_n life_n death_n and_o by_o his_o rest_n in_o the_o grave_n do_v manifest_v himself_o true_a man_n and_o by_o his_o wonder_n and_o miracle_n do_v manifest_v himself_o the_o son_n of_o god_n beget_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n by_o the_o immediate_a unction_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o by_o the_o infinite_a power_n of_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n in_o his_o triumphant_a victory_n over_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n sin_n eternal_a death_n and_o darkness_n of_o hell_n over_o the_o power_n of_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o over_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grave_a his_o last_o enemy_n the_o lord_n do_v manifest_v himself_o lord_n god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o three_o coessential_a distinct_a person_n of_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n the_o manner_n whereof_o be_v clear_o set_v down_o in_o the_o chapter_n follow_v conclusion_n 10._o as_o by_o the_o lord_n evangelicall_n rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n arise_v from_o his_o bloody_a rest_n be_v by_o his_o infinite_a power_n so_o his_o merit_n by_o his_o rest_n
therefore_o be_v command_v immediate_o by_o the_o literal_a command_n of_o the_o law_n though_o necessary_o imply_v the_o spiritual_a command_n in_o the_o command_n of_o faith_n the_o work_n of_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n be_v necessary_o command_v which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n without_o which_o faith_n be_v but_o a_o dead_a faith_n and_o man_n but_o a_o dead_a man_n dead_a in_o actual_a sin_n though_o he_o do_v live_v all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o which_o actual_a sin_n as_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v lead_v by_o the_o literal_a light_n of_o the_o law_n employ_v in_o the_o command_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n so_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o death_n by_o actual_a sin_n the_o natural_a man_n be_v move_v to_o moral_a repentance_n and_o by_o repentance_n to_o amendment_n of_o life_n by_o the_o work_n of_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n to_o which_o he_o be_v moral_o enable_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o redeem_a word_n of_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n in_o his_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n whereby_o the_o lord_n merit_n be_v moral_o apprehend_v eight_o the_o new_a covenant_n make_v between_o god_n and_o man_n be_v establish_v upon_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o lord_n do_v oblige_v himself_o to_o man_n to_o confer_v the_o actual_a blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n eternal_a rest_n to_o the_o faithful_a believer_n so_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o covenant_n do_v oblige_v the_o final_a contemner_n of_o his_o infinite_a merit_n to_o the_o actual_a merciless_a eternal_a curse_n of_o his_o law_n the_o lord_n merit_n of_o mercy_n therefore_o be_v infinite_a there_o be_v mercy_n for_o man_n all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n for_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v make_v to_o all_o man_n whatsoever_o and_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o for_o mar._n 13.13_o whosoever_o shall_v endure_v to_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v save_v this_o end_n to_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v his_o final_a perseverance_n in_o his_o moral_a obedience_n till_o the_o lord_n prefix_v time_n of_o his_o spiritual_a call_n by_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o faith_n whereby_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v regenerate_v be_v save_v who_o have_v nothing_o to_o necessitate_v his_o moral_a disobedience_n and_o though_o he_o do_v stumble_v and_o fall_v yet_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o redeem_a word_n write_v in_o his_o heart_n the_o natural_a man_n have_v freedom_n to_o repent_v moral_o without_o necessitate_v of_o his_o impenitency_n for_o moral_a repentance_n must_v necessary_o precede_v moral_a faith_n as_o the_o natural_a man_n therefore_o be_v no_o way_n to_o despair_v of_o the_o lord_n infinite_a mercy_n while_o there_o be_v day_n in_o this_o life_n for_o the_o dispairer_n of_o the_o lord_n infinite_a mercy_n do_v belie_v the_o lord_n mercy_n and_o do_v detract_v from_o the_o infinitensse_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n so_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v no_o way_n by_o his_o presumptuous_a continuance_n in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n to_o contemn_v the_o lord_n long_a patience_n lead_v he_o so_o gracious_o to_o repentance_n lest_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o justice_n give_v he_o over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n that_o he_o can_v repent_v though_o he_o have_v all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n to_o repent_v by_o covenant_n nine_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a eternal_o oblige_v man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o the_o law_n due_a by_o the_o law_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n be_v according_a to_o the_o law_n eternal_a there_o must_v be_v therefore_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a that_o man_n as_o he_o be_v man_n intellectual_a and_o sensitive_a may_v receive_v the_o eternal_a reward_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o full_a extent_n to_o wit_n eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n to_o the_o faithful_a believer_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n jesus_n christ_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o 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lord_n jesus_n christ_n eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n by_o his_o resurrection_n and_o rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n upon_o the_o day_n of_o his_o resurrection_n do_v oblige_v all_o man_n again_o to_o his_o new_a covenant_n by_o the_o immediate_a command_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n command_v worship_n bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o his_o merit_n to_o believe_v in_o his_o fulfil_a promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n to_o who_o faith_n the_o blessing_n of_o his_o merit_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v due_a by_o the_o law_n which_o be_v command_v in_o the_o command_v worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n &_o new_a covenant_n go_v and_o teach_v &_o preach_v the_o evangel_n to_o all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n mar._n 16.15_o 16._o he_o that_o shall_v believe_v shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o will_v not_o believe_v shall_v be_v condemn_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v this_o go_v and_o preach_v the_o evangel_n that_o be_v go_v and_o preach_v &_o proclaim_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o my_o resurrection_n and_o rest_n this_o day_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o my_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a evangel_n imply_v in_o the_o lord_n day_n by_o the_o lord_n evangelicall_n rest_n go_v therefore_o preach_v the_o evangel_n to_o all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o my_o my_o resurrection_n and_o rest_n this_o day_n from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n satan_n hell_n eternal_a death_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grave_n i_o have_v manifest_v myself_o by_o my_o own_o infinite_a immediate_a power_n truth_n to_o man_n by_o the_o fulfil_n of_o my_o promise_n and_o in_o that_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n to_o man_n and_o in_o that_o truth_n love_n and_o mercy_n god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o three_o coessential_a distinct_a person_n of_o the_o trinity_n whosoever_o shall_v believe_v in_o i_o to_o wit_n eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n by_o the_o power_n of_o my_o infinite_a merit_n by_o my_o evangelicall_n rest_n shall_v be_v save_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o second_o death_n for_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n as_o by_o my_o bloody_a rest_n in_o the_o grave_n from_o the_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n all_o man_n be_v save_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o their_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n in_o adam_n which_o be_v the_o first_o death_n he_o that_o will_v not_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v be_v condemn_v to_o
that_o day_n confound_v though_o the_o high_a priest_n or_o any_o man_n that_o day_n without_o any_o fear_n may_v have_v enter_v the_o high_a place_n and_o have_v touch_v and_o look_v on_o the_o ark_n but_o it_o be_v more_o than_o be_v then_o know_v to_o the_o high_a priest_n against_o this_o it_o may_v be_v object_v luke_n the_o evangelist_n say_v luke_n 23_o 56._o that_o the_o woman_n according_a to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n rest_v from_o go_v to_o the_o sacred_a grave_n that_o day_n which_o command_v of_o the_o law_n be_v the_o command_n of_o the_o prophetical_a sabbath_n day_n i_o answer_v luke_n the_o faithful_a historiographer_n of_o the_o sacred_a history_n do_v faithful_o relate_v the_o act_n of_o the_o religious_a woman_n with_o the_o precise_a circumstance_n of_o the_o time_n of_o the_o act_n what_o the_o woman_n than_o full_a of_o sorrow_n for_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n be_v constrain_v to_o do_v out_o of_o their_o respect_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 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not_o the_o second_o day_n and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v to_o the_o second_o question_n against_o this_o declaration_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n three_o obejection_n be_v to_o be_v answer_v chap._n xvi_o the_o reason_n that_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v alpha_n and_o omega_n the_o first_o and_o the_o last_o first_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o by_o the_o establish_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o evangelicall_n moral_n seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n there_o be_v one_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n imply_v the_o whole_a law_n lose_v in_o the_o account_n now_o heaven_n and_o earth_n must_v perish_v before_o a_o jot_n or_o a_o tittle_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v perish_v luke_n 86.17_o for_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a i_o answer_v by_o this_o account_n there_o be_v neither_o any_o jot_n or_o tittle_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n lose_v neither_o by_o this_o account_n be_v there_o my_o prejudice_n at_o all_o to_o the_o decree_v six_o day_n work_n allow_v by_o the_o law_n to_o man_n for_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o last_o sabbath_n imply_v the_o whole_a law_n as_o christ_n jesus_n be_v oblige_v thereby_o as_o he_o be_v man_n be_v fulfil_v by_o himself_o now_o by_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n the_o law_n be_v establish_v and_o not_o lose_v if_o man_n by_o his_o final_a obstinate_a contempt_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v escape_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n at_o christ_n second_o come_v than_o the_o law_n we_o lose_v indeed_o or_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o fulfil_v the_o command_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o last_o sabbath_n as_o the_o lord_n do_v oblige_v himself_o by_o the_o prophetical_a covenant_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n have_v be_v likewise_o utter_o lose_v as_o man_n christ_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v oblige_v to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n this_o objection_n therefore_o be_v easy_o answer_v by_o the_o former_a 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and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o eternal_a life_n and_o rest_n of_o man_n the_o day_n of_o who_o resurrection_n be_v the_o just_a seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n as_o man_n natural_o descend_v of_o adam_n be_v oblige_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n from_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n for_o man_n imply_v his_o bloody_a rest_n from_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n do_v command_v the_o day_n of_o his_o resurrection_n the_o lord_n day_n to_o be_v worship_v by_o man_n for_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o his_o evangelicall_n law_n and_o therefore_o to_o conclude_v this_o answer_n the_o seven_o
banishment_n imprisonment_n or_o what_o manner_n of_o punishment_n in_o that_o kind_n it_o shall_v please_v the_o king_n to_o inflict_v the_o word_n command_v by_o the_o church_n may_v be_v free_v from_o contempt_n for_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o he_o that_o be_v a_o rebel_n to_o god_n and_o to_o his_o church_n can_v ever_o be_v a_o faithful_a subject_n to_o the_o king_n to_o the_o king_n faithful_a execution_n of_o this_o twofold_a power_n of_o righterousnesse_n the_o infallible_a blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o seven_o day_n evangelicall_n rest_n be_v due_a by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n whereby_o the_o king_n have_v the_o happy_a continuation_n of_o redeem_a grace_n of_o life_n and_o light_n and_o the_o temporal_a blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o his_o action_n in_o this_o life_n and_o his_o eternal_a rest_n crown_v with_o a_o incorruptible_a crown_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v to_o the_o second_o objection_n the_o last_o objection_n be_v of_o no_o great_a consequence_n yet_o the_o objection_n must_v be_v answer_v chap._n xviii_o the_o reason_n that_o paul_n do_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n the_o apostle_n paul_n act_v 20.7_o do_v call_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n from_o the_o grave_n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o not_o the_o lord_n day_n i_o answer_v the_o apostle_n john_n rev._n 1.10_o do_v likewise_o call_v this_o bless_a day_n the_o lord_n day_n and_o it_o be_v so_o true_o call_v by_o bothp_n for_o john_n joh._n 8.5_o 6._o do_v name_n the_o day_n as_o the_o lord_n himself_o do_v name_v his_o bless_a day_n to_o the_o jew_n call_v it_o his_o own_o day_n and_o paul_n do_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n as_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o eight_o day_n inclusive_o from_o the_o last_o formal_a jewish_a prophetical_a sabbath_n prefigurate_a by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o circumcision_n which_o be_v the_o 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due_a by_o the_o law_n to_o the_o lord_n fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n 17._o by_o the_o evangelicall_n sound_n of_o the_o word_n of_o which_o day_n all_o jew_n and_o gentile_n be_v call_v and_o unite_v in_o one_o church_n of_o god_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v oblige_v to_o the_o joyful_a jubilize_n and_o worship_n of_o that_o bless_a day_n by_o the_o evangelicall_n sound_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n all_o jew_n and_o gentile_n be_v call_v and_o unite_v in_o one_o church_n of_o god_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n therefore_o be_v oblige_v to_o the_o joyful_a jubilize_n and_o worship_n of_o the_o lord_n bless_a day_n 18._o without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o which_o day_n no_o man_n can_v know_v that_o he_o be_v a_o sinner_n against_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n or_o that_o he_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_v to_o save_v he_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n that_o day_n command_v all_o man_n to_o the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o that_o day_n and_o in_o that_o day_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n no_o man_n can_v know_v that_o he_o be_v a_o sinner_n against_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n or_o that_o he_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_v to_o save_v he_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n the_o lord_n day_n therefore_o command_v all_o man_n to_o the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n 19_o by_o the_o only_a literal_a light_n of_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o word_n of_o which_o day_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v literal_o lead_v to_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n by_o the_o power_n of_o that_o word_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v command_v to_o the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o that_o day_n by_o the_o only_a literal_a light_n of_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v literal_o lead_v to_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n rest_n by_o the_o power_n therefore_o of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v command_v to_o the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n 20._o by_o the_o only_a command_n of_o which_o day_n necessary_o imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v move_v to_o give_v moral_a obedience_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n that_o day_n command_v all_o man_n to_o the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o that_o day_n and_o in_o that_o day_n the_o obedience_n of_o man_n to_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n by_o the_o only_a command_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n nenecessary_o imply_v the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelicall_n law_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v move_v to_o give_v moral_a obedience_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o evangelical_a law_n the_o lord_n day_n therefore_o command_v all_o man_n to_o the_o evangelical_a worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o in_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o obedience_n of_o man_n to_o the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a evangelical_a law_n 21._o with_o the_o stand_n or_o fall_v of_o which_o day_n the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n merit_n and_o the_o whole_a evangelical_a law_n of_o faith_n do_v necessary_o stand_v or_o fall_v that_o be_v the_o decree_v seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelical_a law_n by_o the_o lord_n immediate_a word_n of_o his_o new_a covenant_n oblige_v and_o command_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o evangelical_a worship_n of_o that_o day_n with_o the_o stand_n or_o fall_v of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o lord_n merit_n and_o the_o whole_a evangelical_a law_n do_v necessary_o stand_v or_o fall_v the_o lord_n day_n therefore_o be_v the_o decree_v seven_o day_n of_o the_o evanglicall_a law_n by_o the_o lord_n immediate_a word_n of_o his_o new_a covenant_n oblige_v and_o command_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o his_o evangelical_a worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n 22._o who_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o his_o immediate_a word_n do_v command_v to_o preach_v and_o teach_v the_o evangelicall_n blessing_n of_o his_o merit_n whereby_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v bless_v and_o sanctify_v they_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o his_o immediate_a word_n do_v command_v the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o day_n to_o which_o the_o blessing_n of_o his_o merit_n be_v only_o due_a the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o his_o immediate_a word_n do_v command_v the_o apostle_n to_o preach_v and_o teach_v to_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o evangelicall_n blessing_n of_o his_o merit_n whereby_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v bless_v and_o sanctify_a the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n therefore_o by_o his_o immediate_a word_n do_v command_v the_o apostle_n to_o teach_v and_o preach_v the_o evangelicall_n worship_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o which_o the_o evangelical_a blessing_n of_o his_o merit_n be_v only_o due_a and_o now_o to_o conclude_v lest_o i_o weary_a my_o reader_n 23._o that_o day_n of_o day_n that_o decree_v day_n seal_v by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o the_o immaculate_a lamb_n which_o no_o power_n time_n or_o day_n can_v determine_v but_o the_o second_o come_v of_o the_o eternal_a day_n when_o the_o mystical_a member_n of_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v rest_v in_o their_o head_n crown_v with_o a_o incorruptible_a crown_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n eternal_o that_o be_v the_o true_a evangelical_a seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n by_o the_o new_a
covenant_n oblige_v and_o command_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o joyful_a jubelize_a of_o that_o bless_a day_n the_o lord_n day_n that_o decree_v day_n seal_v with_o the_o lord_n precious_a blood_n no_o power_n day_n or_o time_n can_v determine_v but_o the_o second_o come_v of_o the_o lord_n the_o eternal_a day_n when_o his_o mystical_a member_n shall_v rest_v in_o he_o their_o head_n crown_v with_o a_o incorruptible_a crown_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n eternal_o the_o lord_n day_n therefore_o be_v the_o true_a evangelical_a seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n oblige_v and_o command_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o joyful_a jubelize_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n thus_o by_o the_o only_a and_o immediate_a assist_a grace_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n without_o the_o aid_n or_o help_v of_o any_o mortal_a man_n have_v we_o finish_v these_o three_o book_n of_o the_o theological_a key_n by_o manifest_v of_o the_o reveal_v truth_n of_o his_o sacred_a day_n so_o long_o darken_v and_o obscure_v by_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o miserable_a age_n and_o now_o for_o a_o full_a conclusion_n of_o this_o tractate_n according_a to_o our_o pomise_n in_o the_o second_o chapter_n of_o the_o second_o book_n the_o pretend_a absolute_a decree_n whereby_o the_o heart_n of_o so_o many_o christian_n have_v be_v from_o time_n to_o time_n distract_v shall_v be_v examine_v with_o other_o opinion_n in_o the_o like_a kind_n concern_v the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n which_o for_o the_o reader_n better_a satisfaction_n shall_v be_v demonstrative_o resolve_v from_o the_o low_a and_o last_o effect_n in_o the_o supreme_a and_o first_o cause_n as_o the_o eternal_a word_n from_o the_o beginning_n have_v execute_v the_o same_o by_o his_o first_o three_o covenant_n make_v with_o man_n as_o they_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o sacred_a write_a word_n certain_a opinion_n concern_v the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n chap._n i._n the_o pelagian_a and_o semipelagian_n opinion_n concern_v the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n concern_v the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n there_o be_v four_o several_a opinion_n set_v down_o by_o the_o author_n the_o first_o be_v the_o pelagian_a and_o semipelagian_n opinion_n which_o in_o substance_n and_o effect_n be_v both_o one_o for_o by_o both_o the_o grace_n to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o freedom_n of_o man_n own_o election_n though_o by_o the_o semipelagian_n opinion_n the_o grace_n be_v part_v between_o god_n and_o man_n both_o the_o opinion_n be_v pretend_v to_o be_v ground_v upon_o a_o fundamental_a theological_a principle_n which_o principle_n be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o first_o chapter_n of_o the_o first_o book_n of_o the_o theological_a key_n which_o be_v in_o this_o manner_n as_o god_n do_v command_v the_o action_n of_o his_o intellectual_a creature_n man_n as_o well_o upon_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n as_o upon_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n so_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n by_o his_o covenant_n be_v oblige_v to_o enable_v man_n to_o the_o perform_n of_o the_o command_n of_o his_o law_n and_o man_n be_v the_o free_a intellectual_a creature_n of_o god_n it_o be_v affirm_v that_o it_o be_v in_o the_o freedom_n of_o man_n own_o election_n to_o fulfil_v or_o transgress_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o that_o god_n out_o of_o his_o eternal_a prescience_n of_o man_n fulfil_a or_o transgress_v of_o the_o law_n have_v decree_v according_o the_o election_n or_o condemnation_n of_o man_n so_o that_o the_o suspending_a or_o not_o suspend_v of_o the_o sacred_a decree_n of_o predestination_n by_o these_o opinion_n must_v stand_v at_o the_o beck_n of_o the_o creature_n the_o only_a truth_n of_o these_o two_o opinion_n be_v that_o the_o will_n of_o man_n be_v not_o necessitate_v by_o god_n eternal_a decree_n to_o transgress_v the_o law_n now_o because_o the_o untruth_n of_o these_o two_o opinion_n have_v be_v from_o age_n to_o age_n condemn_v as_o contradictory_n to_o the_o sacred_a word_n of_o god_n my_o purpose_n be_v not_o to_o do_v a_o act_v do_v but_o to_o declare_v the_o gross_a error_n in_o the_o mistake_n of_o the_o fundamental_a principle_n whereon_o the_o opinio●s_n be_v pretend_v to_o be_v ground_v it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o god_n in_o his_o justice_n do_v oblige_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o his_o covenant_n to_o enable_v man_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o command_n of_o his_o law_n but_o by_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o author_n and_o maintainer_n of_o these_o opinion_n the_o state_n of_o man_n must_v be_v consider_v wherein_o god_n do_v oblige_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o his_o several_a covenant_n in_o which_o sense_n this_o principle_n be_v to_o be_v conceive_v and_o not_o simple_o it_o be_v without_o all_o doubt_n that_o god_n by_o his_o first_o covenant_n make_v with_o man_n in_o adam_n create_v in_o the_o state_n of_o natural_a and_o spiritual_a perfection_n do_v oblige_v himself_o to_o adam_n to_o enable_v adam_n in_o the_o state_n of_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v by_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o his_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n but_o god_n do_v mutual_o oblige_v adam_n to_o merit_v that_o blessing_n by_o the_o eternal_a perfection_n of_o his_o obedience_n to_o the_o command_n of_o his_o law_n oblige_v adam_n likewise_o to_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o his_o law_n upon_o adam_n disobedience_n who_o obedience_n or_o disobedience_n by_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v leave_v to_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o own_o election_n to_o stand_v or_o fall_v at_o his_o pleasure_n or_o peril_n for_o the_o freedom_n of_o adam_n election_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v be_v such_o as_o no_o increated_a or_o create_a power_n can_v necessitate_v adam_n will_n to_o fall_v and_o yet_o god_n eternal_a decree_n be_v not_o suspendible_a by_o adam_n as_o have_v be_v former_o and_o necessary_o conclude_v to_o which_o i_o must_v refer_v the_o reader_n so_o it_o be_v likewise_o most_o certain_a that_o god_n have_v enter_v his_o new_a covenant_n with_o man_n in_o the_o redeem_a state_n of_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o eternal_a darkness_n and_o from_o eternal_a death_n by_o that_o darkness_n to_o which_o all_o man_n be_v condemn_v shut_v up_o in_o temporal_a spiritual_a darkness_n till_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v regenerate_v whereby_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o natural_a man_n be_v enable_v to_o give_v moral_a obedience_n to_o his_o call_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n without_o any_o manner_n of_o necessitate_v the_o will_n of_o man_n either_o natural_o or_o moral_o to_o disobedience_n it_o be_v likewise_o most_o certain_a that_o god_n have_v oblige_v himself_o by_o his_o new_a covenant_n to_o the_o actual_a continuation_n of_o the_o redeem_v natural_a and_o moral_a grace_n of_o man_n for_o all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n upon_o the_o continuation_n of_o man_n moral_a obedience_n till_o god_n prefix_a time_n of_o spiritual_a call_n to_o who_o final_a perseverance_n in_o his_o moral_a obedience_n the_o spiritual_a grace_n of_o faith_n be_v then_o due_a to_o the_o natural_a man_n by_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o therefore_o the_o evangel_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o salvation_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n that_o be_v from_o the_o grace_n of_o moral_a faith_n to_o the_o grace_n of_o spiritual_a faith_n but_o the_o maintainer_n of_o these_o two_o opinion_n must_v understand_v that_o god_n by_o his_o new_a covenant_n have_v likewise_o re●liged_v man_n to_o the_o final_a continuation_n of_o his_o moral_a obedience_n upon_o the_o mercylesse_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n as_o well_o as_o upon_o the_o eternal_a blessing_n of_o the_o law_n by_o his_o evangelicall_n seven_o day_n rest_n now_o though_o neither_o s●tan_n or_o his_o instrument_n can_v necessitate_v the_o will_n of_o man_n to_o moral_a disobedience_n yet_o the_o natural_a man_n have_v no_o spiritual_a grace_n till_o he_o be_v regenerate_v the_o natural_a man_n be_v easy_o en●uced_v by_o satan_n to_o the_o moral_a final_a contempt_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n without_o god_n special_a objective_n concursive_a grace_n to_o which_o god_n be_v no_o way_n oblige_v who_o in_o this_o case_n will_v show_v mercy_n on_o who_o he_o will_v show_v mercy_n and_o therefore_o the_o final_a perseverance_n of_o the_o naaturall_a man_n and_o his_o spiritual_a call_n be_v the_o immediate_a free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o no_o way_n in_o the_o freedom_n of_o man_n election_n and_o this_o twofold_a grace_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v call_v the_o first_o and_o latter_a rain_n which_o be_v from_o god_n immediate_o and_o therefore_o to_o conclude_v this_o point_n the_o judicious_a reader_n may_v plain_o perceive_v the_o gross_a mistake_n of_o
the_o theological_a principle_n whereon_o the_o two_o first_o opinion_n be_v ground_v which_o be_v flat_o repugnant_a to_o the_o twofold_a theological_a canon_n set_v down_o in_o the_o ten_o chapter_n of_o the_o three_o book_n of_o the_o theological_a key_n and_o consequent_o to_o the_o whole_a write_a word_n of_o god_n chap._n ii_o the_o absolute_a decree_n subvert_v the_o three_o opinion_n concern_v the_o sacreed_a decree_n of_o predestination_n be_v the_o fearful_a absolute_a respectivelesse_a decree_n which_o according_a to_o the_o author_n and_o maintainer_n be_v set_v down_o after_o this_o manner_n god_n out_o of_o his_o alone_a inscrutable_a will_n and_o pleasure_n to_o be_v adore_v by_o man_n by_o his_o decree_n of_o predestination_n without_o all_o respect_n to_o the_o creation_n fall_n and_o redemption_n of_o man_n and_o without_o all_o subordinate_a respect_n whatsoever_o do_v decree_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o elect_v a_o certain_a number_n of_o man_n to_o eternal_a salvation_n and_o to_o condemn_v a_o certain_a number_n of_o man_n to_o wit_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o eternal_a torment_n of_o hell_n and_o because_o nothing_o can_v come_v to_o pass_v which_o must_v not_o fall_v under_o this_o irresistible_a decree_n therefore_o it_o be_v peremptory_o affirm_v that_o by_o this_o decree_n adam_n will_n be_v necessitate_v to_o fall_v under_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o in_o adam_n all_o man_n create_v in_o adam_n but_o we_o must_v likewise_o conceive_v by_o this_o opinion_n that_o though_o by_o this_o necessitate_v of_o the_o will_n of_o adam_n adam_n be_v irresistible_o necessitate_v to_o fall_v under_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o adam_n as_o he_o be_v man_n do_v likewise_o free_o fall_v and_o this_o fall_n of_o man_n imply_v his_o creation_n be_v call_v by_o the_o author_n and_o maintainer_n of_o this_o opinion_n the_o execution_n of_o his_o decree_n of_o who_o if_o we_o do_v ask_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n it_o be_v answer_v that_o it_o be_v the_o willing_a yield_v of_o man_n to_o satan_n temptation_n but_o necessitate_v by_o this_o absolute_a irresistible_a decree_n now_o because_o the_o impossibility_n of_o the_o necessitate_v of_o adam_n will_n to_o fall_v under_o the_o fearful_a eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o any_o act_n or_o decree_n of_o god_n whatsoever_o have_v be_v formal_o necessary_o and_o demonstrative_o conclude_v in_o the_o second_o chapter_n of_o the_o second_o book_n of_o this_o tract●●_n 〈◊〉_d contradictory_n to_o the_o write_a word_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n i_o must_v therefore_o without_o reiterate_v thereof_o thither_o remit_v the_o christian_a reader_n next_o therefore_o it_o do_v rest_n that_o this_o absolute_a decree_n be_v examine_v which_o we_o will_v do_v by_o look_v thereon_o with_o the_o light_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n that_o the_o reader_n may_v see_v whether_o or_o not_o there_o be_v any_o such_o irresistible_a power_n in_o this_o decree_n to_o necessitate_v adam_n will_n to_o such_o as_o fearful_a fall_n be_v create_v in_o the_o state_n of_o such_o spiritual_a perfection_n as_o be_v equal_a to_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o command_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o he_o be_v oblige_v though_o it_o be_v in_o the_o freedom_n of_o his_o election_n by_o the_o first_o covenant_n to_o stand_v or_o fall_v at_o his_o pleasure_n or_o peril_n first_o therefore_o i_o say_v and_o do_v bold_o and_o peremptory_o affirm_v that_o it_o do_v transcend_v the_o power_n of_o the_o understanding_n of_o all_o the_o intellectual_a creature_n of_o god_n as_o far_o as_o the_o absolute_a decree_n do_v transcend_v all_o manner_n of_o respect_n to_o conceive_v what_o manner_n of_o god_n this_o shall_v be_v who_o shall_v decree_v such_o a_o cruel_a decree_n or_o to_o conceive_v the_o man_n who_o be_v pretend_v to_o be_v condemn_v by_o this_o decree_n to_o the_o eternal_a torment_n of_o hell_n which_o be_v the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n by_o transgress_v of_o the_o law_n or_o to_o conceive_v that_o any_o man_n can_v be_v elect_v out_o of_o the_o alone_a free_a pleasure_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n to_o his_o mercy_n to_o man_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n by_o fulfil_v of_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n by_o the_o conceive_n of_o god_n therefore_o by_o this_o opinion_n first_o god_n must_v be_v conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o god_n as_o he_o be_v god_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n and_o second_o and_o consequent_o without_o respect_n to_o his_o justice_n for_o by_o this_o opinion_n man_n be_v condemn_v out_o of_o the_o alone_a pleasure_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n three_o god_n must_v be_v conceive_v by_o this_o opinion_n without_o respect_n to_o his_o attribute_n of_o creator_n for_o such_o respect_n be_v subordinate_a to_o this_o absolute_a decree_n four_o god_n must_v be_v conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o his_o word_n and_o fift_o and_o consequent_o without_o respect_n to_o his_o law_n six_o by_o this_o opinion_n god_n must_v be_v conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o the_o creation_n of_o man_n to_o his_o own_o image_n as_o god_n from_o all_o eternity_n decree_v to_o create_v man_n whereby_o man_n be_v to_o be_v enable_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n whereby_o he_o be_v to_o be_v oblige_v by_o covenant_n seven_o by_o this_o opinion_n god_n must_v be_v conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o his_o covenant_n whereby_o he_o do_v decree_v from_o all_o eternity_n to_o oblige_v both_o himself_o and_o man_n eight_o by_o this_o opinion_n god_n must_v b●_n conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o his_o omniprescience_n in_o his_o foresee_v of_o the_o inevitable_a f●ll_n of_o man_n under_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n nine_o ●y_a this_o opinion_n god_n must_v be_v conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n decree_v by_o god_n from_o all_o eternity_n ten_o by_o this_o opinion_n god_n must_v be_v conceive_v to_o elect_v man_n out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n without_o respect_n to_o the_o redeem_a state_n of_o man_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o sacred_a blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o order_n of_o caus●_n be_v the_o immediate_a object_n of_o his_o election_n eleven_o man_n by_o this_o decree_n must_v be_v conceive_v without_o respect_n to_o his_o creation_n or_o to_o his_o merit_n by_o his_o fall_n or_o to_o his_o redemption_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n twelve_o by_o this_o opinion_n man_n must_v be_v conceive_v to_o be_v elect_v without_o respect_n to_o the_o love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o man_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o be_v condemn_v by_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n without_o respect_n to_o his_o merit_n by_o any_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n all_o which_o respect_n be_v subordinate_a to_o this_o absolute_a decree_n which_o the_o decree_n do_v transcend_v for_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o alone_a pleasure_n of_o god_n summount_v all_o such_o subordinate_a respect_n and_o so_o much_o for_o my_o first_o affirmation_n second_o i_o do_v bold_o and_o peremptory_o affirm_v that_o man_n be_v to_o conceive_v and_o apprehend_v god_n only_o as_o he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o his_o sacred_a word_n and_o covenant_n establish_v upon_o his_o several_a seven_o day_n rest_n and_o not_o to_o pry_v saucy_o in_o the_o secret_a counsel_n of_o god_n and_o to_o imagine_v such_o a_o fictious_a opinion_n contrary_a to_o his_o word_n and_o truth_n and_o to_o obtrude_v the_o same_o to_o man_n for_o his_o sacred_a truth_n for_o by_o this_o opinion_n all_o the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n offer_v to_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n by_o a_o world_n of_o frivolous_a distinction_n be_v make_v only_o to_o the_o elect_a and_o consequent_o this_o absolute_a decree_n be_v absolute_o repugnant_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n of_o god_n what_o be_v register_v in_o the_o sacred_a word_n of_o god_n we_o may_v bold_o conclude_v to_o be_v decree_v by_o god_n from_o all_o eternity_n but_o we_o must_v not_o imagine_v a_o decree_n to_o be_v decree_v by_o god_n to_o constrain_v we_o to_o wrest_v the_o scripture_n to_o maintain_v the_o credit_n of_o any_o such_o imaginary_a opinion_n of_o man_n three_o i_o do_v bold_o and_o peremptory_o affirm_v that_o the_o very_a term_n whereby_o the_o author_n and_o maintainer_n do_v express_v this_o pretend_a absolute_a decree_n do_v necessary_o imply_v all_o the_o respect_n formal_o set_v down_o by_o we_o for_o first_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n we_o necessary_o name_v god_n as_o god_n have_v reveal_v himself_o to_o man_n which_o be_v first_o god_n of_o the_o law_n of_o
righteousness_n creator_n by_o his_o word_n of_o the_o first_o seven_o day_n rest_n second_o god_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o bless_a seed_n by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o sabbaticall_a seven_o day_n rest_n whereby_o god_n do_v manifest_v himself_o to_o man_n god_n in_o the_o three_o coessential_a distinct_a person_n of_o the_o trinity_n creator_n and_o redeemer_n of_o man_n first_o prophetical_o by_o the_o wo●d_a the_o prophetical_a seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n then_o by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o now_o evangelical_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n second_o by_o the_o word_n of_o election_n which_o be_v only_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n god_n equal_a with_o the_o father_n and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o creation_n of_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o perfection_n the_o 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the_o absolute_a decree_n therefore_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o literal_a light_n and_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o evangelicall_n law_n of_o faith_n necessary_o imply_v the_o literal_a light_n of_o all_o the_o several_a word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n rest_n from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o absolute_a decree_n according_a to_o our_o twofold_a theological_a canon_n set_v down_o in_o the_o ten_o chap._n of_o the_o second_o book_n of_o our_o theological_a key_n be_v a_o false_a and_o adulterous_a tenant_n of_o faith_n arise_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n this_o error_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o confound_a of_o the_o immanent_a and_o transeant_fw-la act_n of_o god_n which_o must_v no_o way_n be_v confound_v for_o the_o immanent_a act_n of_o god_n be_v god_n himself_o essential_o be_v only_o absolute_a necessary_a infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a by_o the_o act_n of_o any_o create_a understanding_n and_o his_o transeant_fw-la act_n be_v only_o free_a which_o as_o it_o be_v transeant_fw-la and_o terminate_v to_o man_n it_o be_v only_o by_o his_o word_n which_o be_v his_o law_n to_o man_n the_o image_n of_o his_o eternal_a life_n and_o light_n of_o righteousness_n necessary_o imply_v the_o natural_a life_n and_o light_n of_o the_o word_n for_o by_o the_o only_a power_n of_o the_o word_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o understand_v god_n by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o law_n as_o god_n have_v reveal_v himself_o to_o man_n by_o his_o several_a seven_o day_n rest_v from_o the_o beginning_n now_o the_o surmise_a decree_n be_v absolute_a and_o without_o all_o subordinate_a respect_n it_o be_v pretend_v to_o be_v the_o immanent_a act_n of_o god_n but_o because_o the_o immanent_a act_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a the_o maintainer_n of_o the_o absolute_a decree_n be_v constrain_v to_o express_v their_o imaginary_a opinion_n by_o the_o term_n of_o the_o transeant_fw-la act_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o his_o word_n for_o the_o salvation_n and_o damnation_n of_o man_n be_v the_o twofold_a reward_n of_o the_o word_n and_o law_n of_o god_n to_o wit_n the_o blessing_n and_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n four_o and_o last_o by_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n out_o of_o the_o alone_a pleasure_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o alone_a pleasure_n of_o god_n do_v intervene_v between_o the_o faith_n of_o man_n and_o the_o lord_n merit_n whereby_o the_o faith_n of_o man_n be_v overthrow_v and_o by_o the_o damnation_n of_o man_n out_o of_o the_o alone_a pleasure_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n the_o alone_a pleasure_n of_o god_n by_o the_o condemn_a of_o man_n do_v intervene_v between_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n by_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o law_n whereby_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v overthrow_v now_o though_o the_o fearful_a unworthiness_n of_o this_o miserable_a opinion_n do_v not_o merit_v the_o refutation_n thereof_o by_o any_o theological_a pen_n yet_o for_o the_o reader_n satisfaction_n i_o thus_o demonstrate_v that_o such_o a_o pretend_a absolute_a decree_n never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n 1._o that_o absolute_a decree_n whereby_o god_n be_v affirm_v to_o elect_v and_o condemn_v man_n out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n without_o all_o respect_n to_o god_n as_o he_o be_v god_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n that_o decree_n never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n by_o this_o absolute_a decree_n god_n be_v affirm_v to_o elect_v and_o condemn_v man_n out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n without_o all_o respect_n to_o god_n as_o he_o be_v god_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n this_o absolute_a pretend_a decree_n therefore_o never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n 2._o that_o pretend_v absolute_a decree_n whereby_o god_n be_v affirm_v out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n to_o elect_v and_o condemn_v man_n without_o all_o respect_n to_o his_o subordinate_a word_n as_o his_o word_n be_v his_o law_n to_o man_n that_o decree_n never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n by_o this_o absolute_a pretend_a decree_n god_n be_v affirm_v out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n to_o elect_v and_o condemn_v man_n without_o respect_n to_o his_o subordinate_a word_n as_o his_o word_n be_v his_o law_n to_o man_n this_o absolute_a pretend_a decree_n therefore_o never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n 3._o that_o absolute_a pretend_a decree_n whereby_o god_n be_v affirm_v out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n to_o elect_v man_n to_o salvation_n without_o all_o subordinate_a respect_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o man_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n that_o decreee_v never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n by_o this_o pretend_a decree_n god_n be_v affirm_v out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n to_o elect_v man_n to_o salvation_n without_o all_o subordinate_a respect_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o man_n in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n this_o pretend_a absolute_a decree_n therefore_o never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v conclude_v by_o god_n 4._o that_o pretend_v miserable_a absolute_a degree_n whereby_o god_n out_o of_o his_o alone_a pleasure_n be_v affirm_v to_o condemn_v man_n to_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n without_o any_o subordinate_a respect_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n by_o transgress_v of_o his_o law_n that_o miserable_a decree_n never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n by_o this_o miserable_a pretend_a absolute_a decree_n god_n be_v affirm_v to_o condemn_v man_n to_o the_o eternal_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n out_o of_o god_n alone_a pleasure_n without_o all_o subordinate_a respect_n to_o the_o merit_n of_o man_n by_o transgress_v of_o the_o law_n this_o miserable_a absolute_a pretend_a decree_n therefore_o never_o be_v or_o can_v be_v decree_v by_o god_n 5._o that_o pretend_v miserable_a 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