that_o presume_v most_o in_o this_o case_n that_o we_o be_v general_o to_o learn_v the_o very_a first_o ground_n of_o religion_n heb._n 5._o 11._o and_o so_o be_v short_a of_o answer_v the_o mean_a gift_n and_o so_o may_v just_o fear_v that_o whereas_o we_o will_v be_v note_n general_o think_v better_o than_o we_o be_v as_o be_v ashamed_a that_o we_o have_v be_v so_o short_a in_o answer_v so_o long_o and_o gracious_a time_n of_o our_o visitation_n therefore_o god_n have_v give_v we_o up_o to_o this_o presumption_n to_o judge_v of_o our_o teacher_n that_o we_o may_v justify_v ourselves_o and_o so_o to_o this_o wander_a and_o hunt_v after_o those_o as_o we_o take_v it_o of_o the_o best_a gift_n that_o so_o by_o follow_v they_o inordinate_o we_o may_v be_v conceit_v to_o be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o man_n of_o great_a understanding_n of_o more_o spiritual_a experience_n as_o be_v able_a to_o reach_v and_o attain_v to_o their_o measure_n and_o so_o thereby_o be_v further_o harden_v in_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o corruption_n three_o our_o affection_n to_o other_o must_v be_v derive_v from_o our_o affection_n to_o ourselves_o we_o must_v begin_v at_o home_n and_o so_o be_v enlarge_v abroad_o so_o love_v other_o out_o of_o love_n to_o ourselves_o so_o to_o be_v zealous_a against_o other_o sin_n as_o to_o begin_v at_o home_n etc._n etc._n and_o second_o our_o affection_n to_o other_o must_v return_v home_o again_o if_o by_o grieve_v for_o other_o sin_n we_o can_v do_v little_a good_a upon_o they_o let_v our_o grief_n return_v home_o for_o our_o own_o sin_n yea_o let_v we_o be_v grieve_v that_o they_o be_v not_o grieve_v four_o our_o affection_n to_o other_o must_v be_v always_o bound_v within_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n &_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n we_o must_v so_o affect_v the_o salvation_n of_o other_o as_o may_v stand_v with_o god_n glory_n with_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n according_a to_o his_o word_n we_o must_v so_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n as_o that_o we_o submit_v to_o god_n will_v and_o not_o hinder_v our_o calling_n 1._o sam._n 16._o 1._o we_o must_v so_o pity_v they_o as_o not_o to_o harden_v they_o in_o sin_n not_o to_o pamper_v they_o in_o wantonness_n etc._n etc._n second_o towards_o god_n for_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o affection_n towards_o god_n god_n this_o general_a rule_n must_v be_v observe_v that_o there_o be_v some_o affection_n which_o proper_o and_o only_o belong_v unto_o he_o as_o trust_v and_o hope_n these_o be_v peculiar_a only_o to_o the_o lord_n so_o that_o it_o be_v high_a treason_n to_o that_o supreme_a majesty_n to_o transfer_v they_o to_o any_o other_o as_o for_o trust_n only_o in_o the_o lord_n not_o in_o prince_n not_o any_o psal._n 146._o 2_o 3._o so_o for_o hope_n only_o in_o god_n not_o in_o man._n the_o meaning_n be_v not_o that_o we_o must_v not_o trust_v they_o that_o be_v yield_v some_o civil_a credit_n to_o they_o as_o to_o their_o word_n to_o their_o action_n etc._n etc._n in_o regard_n of_o temporal_a thing_n nor_o that_o we_o must_v not_o hope_v well_o of_o they_o in_o charity_n 1._o cor._n 13._o in_o regard_n of_o spiritual_a because_o we_o know_v not_o the_o contrary_a but_o we_o must_v not_o repose_v any_o religious_a confidence_n in_o they_o concern_v salvation_n neither_o hope_n in_o they_o as_o be_v able_a to_o effect_v the_o sâ—me_n in_o which_o sense_n we_o here_o speak_v of_o these_o affection_n a_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o though_o some_o affection_n respect_v ourselves_o &_o other_o yet_o they_o must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o our_o respect_n of_o god_n our_o affection_n to_o god_n must_v be_v without_o limitation_n we_o can_v love_v he_o enough_o we_o can_v fear_v he_o too_o much_o so_o far_o as_o possible_o we_o may_v our_o affection_n must_v be_v enlarge_v proportionable_o to_o the_o object_n they_o must_v be_v boundless_a and_o endless_a as_o the_o object_n be_v but_o those_o to_o our_o neighbour_n must_v be_v confine_v within_o their_o limit_n both_o subordinate_a to_o god_n and_o second_o as_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o party_n do_v require_v with_o reference_n still_o to_o god_n glory_n chap._n vi_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o right_a use_n of_o holy_a affection_n first_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o profit_n and_o thrive_v in_o all_o well-doing_n for_o as_o the_o thing_n be_v affect_v so_o it_o be_v increase_v and_o continue_v second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v discern_v undoubted_o the_o true_a work_n of_o grace_n begin_v in_o we_o for_o as_o be_v the_o affection_n so_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o heart_n look_v what_o we_o love_v what_o we_o fear_v what_o we_o rejoice_v in_o what_o we_o be_v sorry_a for_o these_o will_v discern_v the_o uprightness_n of_o the_o heart_n three_o hereby_o also_o we_o shall_v approve_v ourselves_o in_o the_o growth_n of_o grace_n for_o as_o our_o affection_n be_v more_o quicken_v to_o holy_a duty_n as_o we_o more_o love_n and_o rejoice_v in_o they_o as_o we_o more_o fear_n and_o hope_n in_o the_o continuance_n of_o they_o as_o we_o be_v more_o grieve_v in_o ourselves_o for_o our_o fail_v be_v more_o zealous_a against_o sin_n more_o angry_a against_o it_o so_o we_o do_v thrive_v in_o well-doing_n and_o four_o so_o also_o by_o our_o affection_n we_o may_v discern_v our_o perseverance_n and_o constancy_n in_o well-doing_n each_o of_o they_o be_v furtherance_n thereunto_o and_o assurance_n thereof_o five_o our_o affection_n right_o order_v will_v enable_v we_o to_o have_v more_o comfortable_a fellowship_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n meditation_n etc._n etc._n as_o quicken_a our_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n our_o love_n unto_o his_o majesty_n procure_v our_o more_o free_a and_o bold_a access_n into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n our_o more_o entire_a and_o cheerful_a society_n with_o he_o our_o better_a contentment_n in_o his_o providence_n enable_v we_o with_o more_o patience_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o and_o so_o to_o strive_v more_o effectual_o with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v send_v empty_a away_o six_o these_o also_o well_o order_v will_v prove_v gracious_a help_n for_o our_o more_o comfortable_a society_n with_o man_n to_o our_o mutual_a profit_n and_o advantage_n as_o whereby_o first_o we_o be_v enable_v and_o enlarge_v to_o do_v they_o most_o good_a second_o and_o so_o hereby_o fit_v to_o maintain_v the_o fellowship_n as_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v whatsoever_o evil_n may_v arise_v to_o the_o breach_n thereof_o with_o our_o patience_n and_o meekness_n and_o so_o fit_v to_o further_a each_o other_o to_o the_o heavenly_a communion_n seven_o especial_o whereas_o there_o be_v three_o special_a time_n wherein_o our_o affection_n be_v not_o only_a much_o distemper_v but_o even_o quite_o pervert_v so_o far_o as_o we_o can_v perceive_v from_o their_o right_a object_n and_o use_v namely_o first_o the_o time_n of_o desertion_n when_o our_o god_n withdraweth_a the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n from_o us._n second_o the_o time_n of_o violent_a distress_n by_o reason_n of_o acute_a disease_n as_o in_o fever_n power_n of_o melancholy_a etc._n etc._n three_o the_o time_n of_o vehement_a tentation_n by_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n in_o all_o these_o as_o we_o must_v be_v wise_a to_o judge_v of_o our_o affection_n and_o ourselves_o by_o they_o so_o we_o may_v reap_v sound_a comfort_n thereby_o both_o to_o prevent_v distraction_n and_o despair_n as_o also_o give_v hope_n of_o recovery_n thereout_o as_o first_o general_o that_o our_o affection_n must_v not_o be_v measure_v by_o any_o of_o these_o extraordinary_a condition_n we_o may_v not_o be_v judge_v by_o the_o distemper_n of_o our_o affection_n in_o they_o first_o because_o the_o distemper_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o main_a bend_v of_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o ordinary_a course_n of_o sanctification_n and_o second_o when_o we_o come_v to_o ourselves_o again_o and_o can_v judge_v right_o of_o thing_n we_o be_v the_o first_o that_o judge_v ourselves_o and_o condemn_v our_o folly_n and_o ignorance_n in_o such_o distem_fw-la per_n and_o ps._n 73._o 22._o three_o our_o god_n look_v upon_o we_o not_o as_o we_o be_v transport_v with_o these_o distemper_n but_o as_o he_o have_v from_o everlasting_a love_v we_o in_o christ_n and_o in_o his_o singular_a wisdom_n and_o mercy_n have_v intend_v to_o turn_v our_o distem_fw-la per_n as_o to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o our_o privy_a corruption_n as_o it_o be_v in_o job_n cap._n 3._o so_o to_o the_o purge_n out_o of_o more_o inward_a and_o dangerous_a evil_n of_o pride_n vainglory_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o to_o the_o advance_v of_o his_o free_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n not_o only_o in_o sustain_v we_o by_o his_o mighty_a power_n in_o these_o desertion_n but_o in_o overcoming_a our_o distemper_n
heart_n make_v more_o pure_a and_o temperate_a more_o conformable_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n more_o fit_v to_o the_o right_a end_n second_o unto_o which_o if_o we_o add_v that_o it_o be_v the_o 11._o grace_n of_o god_n only_o whereof_o the_o soul_n be_v only_o capable_a that_o alter_v and_o purge_v our_o affection_n of_o their_o corrupt_a and_o pestilent_a quality_n and_o so_o turn_v they_o to_o their_o contrary_n and_o proper_a object_n as_o slavish_a fear_n into_o filial_a fear_n carnal_a love_n into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n by_o this_o it_o necessary_o follow_v that_o our_o affection_n proceed_v immediate_o from_o the_o soul_n and_o have_v their_o residence_n therein_o three_o if_o we_o shall_v consider_v that_o our_o most_o principal_a and_o noble_a affection_n of_o love_n and_o joy_n be_v not_o determine_v and_o perfect_v in_o this_o life_n but_o do_v accompany_v we_o after_o death_n as_o whereby_o we_o express_v our_o enjoy_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n even_o when_o the_o body_n lie_v rot_v in_o the_o grave_n this_o be_v a_o plain_a evidence_n that_o they_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n as_o their_o proper_a fountain_n chap._n four_o of_o the_o wise_a govern_n and_o trial_n of_o the_o affection_n another_o special_a help_n to_o constant_a obedience_n here_o observe_v first_o these_o general_a rule_n concern_v affection_n in_o hereof_o regard_n of_o judge_v thereof_o that_o they_o be_v not_o simple_o to_o be_v discern_v by_o condition_n themselves_o as_o be_v in_o themselves_o for_o the_o most_o part_n not_o simple_o good_a or_o evil_a but_o as_o they_o depend_v upon_o their_o true_a ground_n affect_v their_o proper_a object_n and_o aim_v at_o their_o right_a ends._n and_o therefore_o know_v we_o that_o the_o true_a ground_n ground_n of_o all_o holy_a affection_n be_v sound_a knowledge_n of_o 2._o the_o thing_n we_o affect_v and_o of_o our_o estate_n and_o right_n to_o and_o in_o the_o thing_n we_o do_v affect_v so_o that_o no_o knowledge_n no_o sound_a affection_n no_o right_a therein_o no_o hope_n for_o well-ordering_a of_o they_o second_o observe_v we_o that_o all_o holy_a affection_n object_n have_v general_o one_o main_a object_n namely_o our_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o so_o subordinate_a the_o salvation_n of_o general_n the_o soul_n but_o particular_o each_o of_o particular_a they_o have_v it_o several_a and_o proper_a object_n whereon_o it_o be_v bend_v and_o conversant_a therein_o so_o that_o here_o the_o rule_n be_v that_o the_o particular_a object_n rule_n must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o general_a and_o include_v therein_o both_o for_o direction_n rule_n and_o limitation_n also_o all_o must_v be_v from_o the_o lord_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o rom._n 11._o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o salvation_n the_o particular_a object_n must_v be_v the_o bound_n to_o rule_n each_o particular_a affection_n as_o shall_v appear_v afterward_o our_o hatred_n must_v proper_o be_v against_o sin_n not_o goodness_n our_o love_n to_o good_a and_o not_o evil_a etc._n etc._n our_o affection_n must_v so_o rule_n be_v square_v to_o the_o object_n as_o that_o it_o only_o level_v therein_o at_o that_o which_o be_v proportionable_a thereunto_o that_o whereas_o there_o be_v in_o the_o object_n the_o person_n or_o thing_n wherein_o the_o quality_n be_v and_o the_o quality_n itself_o and_o the_o person_n or_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v diverse_o affect_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o different_a quality_n thereof_o therefore_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o affection_n appear_v in_o aim_v at_o the_o quality_n and_o so_o for_o it_o respect_v the_o person_n or_o thing_n as_o to_o affect_v a_o thing_n for_o it_o goodness_n to_o hate_v it_o for_o the_o evil_n and_o yet_o so_o as_o whereas_o the_o substance_n be_v of_o god_n and_o the_o quality_n of_o satan_n therefore_o here_o may_v be_v a_o concurrence_n of_o contrary_a affection_n in_o one_o main_a object_n as_o that_o the_o person_n of_o a_o sinner_n be_v god_n workmanship_n be_v to_o be_v belove_v though_o we_o hate_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o person_n the_o good_a of_o the_o same_o person_n may_v be_v love_v though_o we_o hate_v the_o contrary_a evil_a in_o he_o and_o therefore_o whereas_o rule_n the_o ground_n next_o unto_o faith_n as_o of_o our_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o duty_n unto_o man_n be_v love_n howsoever_o our_o affection_n be_v different_a in_o themselves_o yet_o they_o must_v all_o be_v derive_v from_o this_o principal_a affection_n of_o love_n we_o must_v hope_v grieve_v rejoice_v etc._n etc._n because_o we_o love_v and_o love_n must_v be_v the_o end_n and_o aim_v of_o â—ll_o therefore_o we_o be_v angry_a we_o fear_v we_o hope_v we_o joy_v that_o we_o may_v still_o love_v and_o make_v better_a way_n for_o the_o manifestation_n thereof_o and_o so_o as_o love_n be_v a_o affection_n rule_n that_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o end_n of_o all_o other_o affection_n and_o therefore_o all_o must_v be_v subordinate_a thereunto_o so_o also_o be_v there_o a_o subordination_n of_o other_o contrary_a affection_n one_o to_o another_o that_o they_o may_v end_v in_o this_o love_n as_o hatred_n be_v subordinate_a to_o love_v grief_n to_o joy_n fear_v to_o hope_n etc._n etc._n as_o be_v not_o contrary_n in_o diverse_a subject_n but_o all_o the_o same_o general_a as_o no_o otherwise_o respect_v diverse_a subordinate_a object_n but_o that_o they_o aim_v at_o one_o principal_a as_o further_a each_o other_o in_o their_o particular_a contrary_n and_o different_a object_n to_o that_o one_o principal_a namely_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o soul_n hereby_o shall_v we_o know_v rule_n the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n if_o they_o be_v proportionable_a to_o the_o object_n and_o measure_v thereof_o as_o if_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o time_n be_v grievous_a and_o extraordinary_a so_o our_o grief_n be_v suitable_a if_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o his_o deliverance_n be_v wonderful_a so_o our_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n be_v answerable_a and_o this_o may_v serve_v for_o the_o just_a conviction_n of_o our_o time_n first_o in_o that_o though_o 1_o there_o be_v some_o fear_n of_o god_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o proportionable_a to_o the_o mean_n we_o have_v be_v better_o teach_v then_o to_o fear_n god_n so_o little_a we_o have_v have_v great_a judgement_n then_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v so_o secure_a second_o in_o that_o we_o 2._o set_v not_o our_o affection_n high_a enough_o in_o good_a thing_n and_o yet_o rack_v they_o too_o far_o in_o evil_a thing_n we_o fear_v not_o god_n enough_o and_o yet_o fear_v the_o world_n too_o much_o we_o love_v the_o world_n too_o scant_o and_o love_v our_o profit_n too_o excessive_o and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o jar_n in_o both_o our_o fear_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v defective_a in_o worldly_a thing_n excessive_a so_o in_o this_o proportion_n if_o we_o love_v god_n without_o limitation_n as_o the_o most_o excellent_a object_n and_o our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o this_o be_v to_o proportion_v the_o affection_n to_o the_o object_n our_o affection_n be_v good_a servant_n but_o bad_a master_n limitation_n that_o be_v they_o must_v not_o bear_v rule_n but_o still_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o their_o several_a limitation_n of_o the_o word_n our_o calling_n the_o common_a good_a without_o which_o the_o best_a affection_n even_o of_o zeal_n and_o love_n may_v be_v evil_a not_o only_o â—ill_a affection_n or_o such_o as_o â—re_n more_o inclinable_a thereto_o but_o even_o the_o best_a must_v â—hus_o be_v try_v if_o they_o make_v â—s_n fit_a for_o god_n service_n â—s_a anger_n if_o we_o can_v fall_v to_o â—ray_v zeal_n if_o we_o can_v reâ—it_v private_a offence_n etc._n etc._n first_o i_o say_v our_o affection_n word_n must_v be_v inform_v and_o limit_v by_o the_o word_n that_o be_v whereas_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o a_o sure_a word_n both_o as_o a_o light_n shine_v in_o a_o dark_a place_n to_o enlighten_v the_o darkness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o so_o as_o a_o guide_n to_o the_o well-ordering_a thereof_o if_o our_o affection_n now_o follow_v and_o not_o run_v before_o our_o knowledge_n we_o first_o know_v what_o to_o love_v and_o then_o affect_v the_o same_o and_o if_o our_o affection_n be_v proportionable_a to_o our_o knowledge_n we_o affect_v so_o far_o as_o we_o be_v inform_v and_o persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o according_a to_o the_o particular_a truth_n we_o know_v so_o our_o particular_a affection_n be_v levely_v at_o and_o confine_v thereunto_o this_o be_v a_o certain_a evidence_n of_o the_o true_a light_n and_o order_v thereof_o hereby_o we_o shall_v hold_v out_o and_o continue_v therein_o whereas_o otherwise_o if_o we_o affect_v what_o we_o know_v not_o this_o may_v either_o arise_v from_o some_o tickle_a delight_n of_o the_o flesh_n from_o vainglory_n and_o such_o like_a or_o else_o from_o some_o outward_a
occasion_n of_o the_o world_n as_o pleasure_n profit_n etc._n etc._n or_o it_o â—ay_v be_v some_o illusion_n of_o â—atan_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o error_n in_o stead_n of_o truth_n or_o at_o the_o best_a it_o will_v groove_v no_o better_o than_o some_o sudden_a flash_n of_o the_o â—ll-lightning_n spirit_n to_o make_v we_o more_o inexcusable_a our_o 5._o affection_n in_o all_o these_o respect_n will_v vanish_v and_o decay_v according_a to_o the_o fail_v of_o those_o several_a occasion_n and_o second_o if_o our_o affection_n exceed_v our_o judgement_n and_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v drive_v to_o question_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o judgement_n but_o also_o by_o our_o affection_n exceed_v our_o knowledge_n we_o may_v either_o be_v cause_v to_o do_v thing_n doubtful_o without_o find_a information_n and_o so_o sin_n therein_o rom._n 14._o or_o else_o by_o the_o strength_n and_o violence_n of_o our_o affection_n we_o may_v be_v draw_v to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o our_o judgement_n and_o so_o therein_o also_o offer_v violence_n to_o our_o conscience_n and_o three_o if_o our_o affection_n only_o aim_v at_o general_n object_n and_o be_v not_o confine_v to_o their_o particular_a object_n we_o conceive_v we_o love_v god_n and_o yet_o can_v seek_v he_o only_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o such_o ordinance_n as_o reveal_v he_o unto_o we_o can_v rest_v therein_o for_o the_o quiet_v of_o our_o conscience_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o obedience_n our_o affection_n be_v not_o in_o faith_n and_o so_o can_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n because_o all_o our_o affection_n unto_o god_n must_v arise_v from_o the_o knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n of_o his_o love_n unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 17._o not_o as_o if_o we_o can_v deserve_v his_o love_n by_o love_v he_o first_o or_o can_v answer_v his_o love_n with_o equal_a measure_n but_o because_o he_o have_v free_o and_o infinite_o love_v we_o therefore_o we_o labour_v in_o our_o weak_a measure_n to_o love_v he_o again_o to_o approve_v hereby_o our_o thankfulness_n unto_o he_o and_o so_o to_o give_v he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o free_a goodness_n second_o i_o say_v that_o our_o calling_n affection_n must_v be_v square_v and_o limit_v according_a to_o our_o several_a calling_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o execution_n of_o they_o i_o say_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o execution_n thereof_o outward_o that_o though_o every_o christian_n be_v equal_o bind_v to_o love_n god_n above_o all_o and_o so_o to_o testify_v his_o love_n not_o only_o by_o affect_v his_o glory_n grieve_v at_o his_o dishonour_n but_o also_o by_o all_o outward_a occasion_n as_o may_v express_v the_o same_o yet_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v ordain_v several_a calling_n in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n and_o these_o both_o distinct_a by_o their_o several_a office_n and_o duty_n and_o so_o also_o subordinate_a to_o each_o other_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o common_a peace_n and_o public_a good_a therefore_o also_o according_a to_o these_o distinct_a and_o subordinate_a calling_n there_o must_v be_v a_o different_a and_o subordinate_a execution_n of_o our_o affection_n as_o that_o though_o all_o must_v equal_o affect_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o inward_a measure_n of_o grace_n the_o lord_n have_v vouchsafe_v rom._n 12._o 3._o yet_o each_o must_v several_o express_v their_o affection_n herein_o as_o their_o calling_n do_v limit_n or_o enlarge_v the_o same_o as_o that_o the_o magistrate_n may_v testify_v his_o zeal_n to_o god_n glory_n not_o only_o in_o be_v angry_a at_o sin_n but_o in_o punish_v the_o same_o which_o a_o private_a man_n may_v not_o do_v his_o only_a weapon_n herein_o must_v be_v prayer_n &_o tear_n and_o so_o the_o minister_n may_v testify_v his_o zeal_n to_o god_n by_o his_o public_a call_v in_o reprove_v convince_a and_o censure_v public_o all_o which_o a_o private_a man_n may_v not_o do_v because_o god_n be_v the_o god_n of_o order_n and_o require_v no_o more_o at_o our_o hand_n than_o he_o allot_v unto_o us._n 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o three_o i_o say_v our_o affection_n occasion_n must_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o occasion_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o time_n and_o church_n where_o we_o live_v and_o so_o to_o our_o own_o particular_a occasion_n as_o that_o we_o must_v weep_v with_o they_o that_o weep_v and_o rejoice_v with_o they_o that_o rejoice_v rom._n 12._o 15._o 16._o in_o general_a calamity_n or_o sin_n threaten_v they_o we_o must_v be_v mourner_n ezech._n 9_o jerem._n 13._o 17._o howsoever_o the_o multitude_n be_v senseless_a and_o careless_a prou._n 14._o 16._o in_o general_a blessing_n we_o must_v rejoice_v and_o abound_v in_o thankesgiving_n to_o our_o god_n psal._n 126._o 34._o psal._n 118._o howsoever_o the_o wicked_a may_v gnash_v their_o tooth_n and_o pine_v away_o psal._n 112._o 10_o 11._o and_o yet_o see_v there_o be_v 9_o a_o holy_a order_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o affection_n according_a to_o the_o more_o excellent_a object_n as_o that_o our_o god_n and_o his_o glory_n must_v have_v the_o chief_a place_n the_o public_a good_a the_o next_o before_o our_o own_o private_a therefore_o our_o â—â—â—ctions_n must_v be_v suit_v and_o mix_v according_o as_o if_o it_o stand_v with_o god_n glory_n to_o punish_v nadab_n and_o abihu_n with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n for_o offer_v strange_a fire_n unto_o god_n aaron_n their_o father_n must_v prefer_v god_n glory_n before_o the_o good_a of_o his_o family_n 10._o and_o in_o silence_n submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n though_o nehemiah_n for_o his_o own_o private_a be_v in_o good_a case_n yet_o because_o the_o house_n of_o his_o god_n lie_v waste_v therefore_o though_o he_o stand_v before_o such_o a_o monarch_n as_o will_v not_o endure_v any_o such_o melancholy_a passion_n yet_o his_o sad_a countenance_n 2._o must_v needs_o bewray_v his_o affection_n to_o his_o god_n and_o compassion_n with_o his_o distress_a and_o desolate_a church_n yea_o such_o must_v be_v our_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o temper_n herein_o as_o that_o see_v the_o public_a must_v be_v prefer_v before_o the_o private_a therefore_o though_o our_o private_a case_n be_v safe_a and_o yield_v we_o sound_a matter_n of_o rejoice_v yet_o we_o must_v withal_o be_v sorrowful_a for_o the_o public_a yea_o our_o particular_a joy_n must_v give_v way_n thereto_o and_o though_o in_o private_a it_o go_v ill_a with_o we_o yet_o we_o must_v rejoice_v in_o the_o public_a good_a and_o be_v comfort_v in_o our_o particular_a distress_n by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o public_a welfare_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n thus_o of_o the_o object_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o rule_n therein_o now_o concern_v the_o end_n end_n of_o all_o our_o holy_a desire_n this_o be_v suitable_a to_o the_o object_n even_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o soul_n subordinate_a thereunto_o and_o so_o the_o rule_n be_v also_o according_o a_o second_o general_a rule_n there_o be_v concern_v our_o affection_n that_o as_o they_o must_v be_v inform_v by_o knowledge_n so_o they_o must_v be_v bound_v thereby_o reach_v only_o so_o far_o unto_o their_o object_n aa_o the_o word_n allow_v our_o desire_n must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n all_o tend_v to_o holiness_n and_o build_v forward_o to_o heaven_n and_o hence_o arise_v a_o thrift_n three_o rule_n that_o as_o ouâ—_n affection_n be_v so_o we_o shall_v profit_v in_o the_o word_n and_o holy_a duty_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v labour_v not_o so_o much_o for_o knowledge_n which_o may_v puff_n up_o as_o for_o good_a affection_n which_o may_v so_o humble_v we_o in_o ourselves_o as_o withal_o they_o may_v quicken_v to_o well-doing_n and_o hence_o arise_v a_o four_o rule_n that_o as_o the_o affection_n be_v so_o will_v be_v the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o service_n it_o be_v not_o the_o thing_n do_v but_o the_o cheerful_a mind_n that_o god_n accept_v 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 11._o and_o this_o afford_v also_o another_o comfortable_a rule_n 5._o that_o as_o god_n accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n so_o though_o we_o fail_v in_o the_o outward_a act_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o good_a affection_n that_o shall_v stand_v in_o stead_n thereof_o it_o be_v enough_o for_o abraham_n 12._o to_o be_v willing_a to_o sacrifice_v his_o son_n this_o be_v the_o trial_n of_o his_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o deliverance_n of_o his_o son_n and_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o covenant_n genes_n 22._o &_o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o and_o hence_o also_o arise_v they_o another_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a rule_n that_o whereas_o our_o affection_n as_o all_o other_o part_n be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v so_o that_o in_o the_o best_a temper_n and_o measure_n of_o
nature_n we_o be_v more_o dispose_v to_o choler_n and_o fume_n so_o now_o we_o be_v more_o affect_v to_o peaceablenesse_n and_o meekness_n if_o natural_o we_o be_v more_o incline_v to_o sloth_n so_o now_o we_o be_v more_o active_a and_o diligent_a in_o good_a thing_n seven_o yea_o this_o be_v measure_n a_o notable_a trial_n hereof_o that_o whereas_o natural_o we_o be_v furious_a and_o violent_a to_o evil_a we_o can_v be_v now_o more_o zealous_a and_o fervent_a in_o good_a whereas_o before_o we_o be_v more_o obstinate_a and_o desperate_a in_o evil_n we_o can_v be_v now_o more_o constant_a and_o resolute_a for_o good_a whereas_o before_o we_o be_v more_o desperate_a in_o unnecessary_a and_o wilful_a trouble_n we_o can_v be_v now_o more_o courageous_a and_o victorious_a in_o those_o that_o be_v lay_v upon_o we_o for_o good_a thing_n if_o the_o more_o violent_a our_o affection_n be_v to_o evil_a by_o nature_n the_o more_o fervent_a they_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n this_o be_v a_o certain_a token_n of_o the_o true_a change_n of_o they_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v because_o usual_o who_o the_o lord_n convert_v from_o a_o more_o desperate_a estate_n of_o sin_n as_o hereby_o they_o be_v more_o bind_v unto_o he_o so_o shall_v they_o express_v what_o he_o aim_v at_o herein_o namely_o to_o be_v more_o jealous_a of_o his_o glory_n to_o labour_v more_o abundant_o therefore_o thus_o as_o the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v more_o violent_a in_o persecute_v the_o saint_n so_o be_v he_o more_o zealous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o god_n so_o do_v he_o labour_v more_o abundant_o than_o the_o rest_n for_o the_o advancement_n thereof_o 1._o tim._n 15._o 1._o 17._o thus_o because_o much_o be_v forgive_v to_o that_o great_a sinner_n therefore_o much_o more_o do_v she_o love_v the_o more_o she_o have_v offend_v her_o god_n before_o the_o more_o do_v she_o labour_v to_o please_v he_o afterward_o luk._n 7._o 47._o eight_o whereas_o the_o sincerity_n trial_n of_o sincerity_n in_o general_n be_v that_o god_n must_v be_v prefer_v above_o all_o thing_n above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n whatsoever_o yea_o above_o all_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o they_o concern_v we_o or_o any_o interest_n we_o have_v therein_o we_o must_v respect_v god_n simple_o for_o himself_o &_o for_o that_o goodness_n that_o be_v in_o he_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o whatsoever_o benefit_n may_v redound_v to_o we_o thereby_o therefore_o by_o this_o rule_n also_o we_o may_v try_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n that_o as_o they_o come_v more_o near_o to_o the_o nature_n and_o absoluteness_n of_o god_n so_o they_o be_v more_o pure_a and_o heavenly_a that_o as_o god_n love_v we_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n &_o not_o for_o we_o so_o we_o can_v love_v he_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n and_o not_o for_o any_o benefit_n redound_v unto_o we_o hereby_o nay_o rather_o than_o we_o will_v fail_v in_o our_o love_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o glory_n we_o can_v be_v content_v to_o renounce_v all_o love_n unto_o ourselves_o not_o only_o to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o affliction_n for_o his_o sake_n but_o even_o to_o be_v accurse_v rather_o than_o he_o shall_v be_v dis-honoured_n rom._n 9_o 12._o exod_n 32._o so_o because_o our_o sin_n it_o be_v which_o displease_v god_n and_o it_o be_v the_o punishment_n that_o may_v displease_v we_o if_o therefore_o we_o can_v grieve_v simple_o for_o our_o sin_n because_o our_o god_n be_v grieve_v with_o they_o and_o not_o rather_o for_o the_o punishment_n whereby_o we_o be_v like_a to_o smart_v be_v rather_o willing_a if_o it_o can_v be_v put_v to_o our_o choice_n to_o undergo_v even_o hellish_a torment_n so_o we_o may_v be_v free_a from_o sin_n whereby_o we_o may_v offend_v our_o god_n then_o to_o enjoy_v heaven_n with_o condition_n of_o impurity_n so_o that_o though_o there_o be_v no_o hell_n to_o punish_v nor_o heaven_n to_o reward_v we_o yet_o we_o can_v hate_v sin_n and_o love_v righteousness_n this_o be_v a_o very_a gracious_a evidence_n of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n hereby_o we_o may_v know_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o quicken_a of_o they_o to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n nine_o concern_v good_a our_o affection_n to_o evil_a because_o they_o be_v like_o the_o water_n that_o if_o the_o floodgate_n be_v open_a grow_v headstrong_a and_o unresistable_a therefore_o we_o be_v to_o nip_v they_o in_o the_o blade_n nay_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a stifle_v they_o in_o the_o womb_n lest_o they_o grow_v so_o violent_a as_o that_o they_o can_v be_v master_v but_o touch_v good_a affection_n because_o they_o be_v like_o the_o 19_o morning_n light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o unto_o the_o perfect_a day_n therefore_o they_o be_v to_o be_v cherish_v daily_o and_o quicken_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n that_o so_o they_o may_v master_v not_o only_o our_o corrupt_a desire_n but_o also_o bring_v in_o subjection_n all_o our_o gift_n of_o illumination_n yea_o all_o other_o save_v note_n grace_n may_v be_v turn_v as_o it_o be_v into_o affection_n that_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n house_n may_v even_o eat_v we_o up_o nothing_o may_v be_v see_v in_o comparison_n of_o our_o affection_n these_o may_v prevail_v and_o reign_v over_o all_o 7._o as_o we_o must_v take_v notice_n of_o this_o that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o one_o affection_n more_o than_o another_o first_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o different_a condition_n as_o in_o prosperity_n to_o pride_n anger_n uncharitableness_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o in_o adversity_n to_o fear_n impatiency_n despair_n etc._n etc._n second_o and_o so_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o natural_a different_a disposition_n by_o reason_n of_o complexion_n and_o education_n society_n etc._n etc._n three_o as_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o different_a calling_n as_o to_o covetousness_n ambition_n deceit_n etc._n etc._n so_o in_o regard_n hereof_o herein_o know_v we_o that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a sign_n of_o grace_n to_o discern_v the_o predominancie_n of_o the_o special_a affection_n so_o that_o we_o labour_v principal_o against_o the_o same_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n lawful_o and_o strengthen_v ourselves_o by_o the_o contrary_a mean_n to_o subdue_v and_o weaken_v the_o power_n thereof_o 8._o if_o we_o can_v turn_v all_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o affection_n as_o to_o hear_v with_o fear_n and_o joy_n to_o pray_v with_o fervency_n and_o zeal_n to_o give_v alm_n cheerful_o so_o that_o indeed_o the_o whole_a action_n be_v swallow_v up_o of_o the_o affection_n and_o convert_v thereunto_o ten_o whereas_o every_o combat_n regenerate_a man_n consist_v of_o two_o contrary_a part_n namely_o the_o new_a man_n which_o be_v renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o old_a man_n that_o remainder_n of_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o adam_n the_o condition_n of_o both_o which_o be_v that_o they_o be_v always_o strive_v against_o each_o other_o the_o spirit_n lust_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o flesh_n lust_v against_o the_o spirit_n so_o according_a to_o this_o continual_a combat_n the_o affection_n be_v to_o be_v order_v and_o try_v as_o first_o for_o the_o order_n of_o they_o the_o affection_n order_v of_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n must_v be_v always_o lead_v and_o order_v by_o those_o of_o the_o regenerate_v our_o love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n direct_v by_o and_o subordinate_a to_o our_o love_n of_o the_o heavenly_a our_o fear_n of_o punishment_n order_v and_o subdue_v to_o our_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n second_o for_o the_o trial_n trial_n of_o our_o affection_n here_o also_o the_o rule_n be_v that_o see_v we_o be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v therefore_o our_o affection_n be_v then_o most_o suitable_a when_o we_o can_v express_v contrary_a affection_n about_o the_o same_o action_n as_o first_o that_o we_o can_v rejoice_v note_n in_o our_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n and_o yet_o grieve_v that_o we_o be_v not_o answerable_a thereto_o that_o we_o can_v comprehend_v the_o measure_n thereof_o that_o we_o can_v walk_v worthy_a the_o same_o second_o that_o we_o can_v so_o grieve_v for_o sin_n as_o that_o we_o can_v also_o rejoice_v in_o this_o that_o we_o do_v by_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n testify_v our_o obedience_n unto_o god_n our_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o endeavour_n to_o repentance_n that_o we_o can_v so_o fear_v our_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n as_o withal_o we_o can_v hope_v and_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n and_o rely_v thereupon_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v that_o as_o by_o the_o one_o affection_n we_o justify_v our_o regeneration_n in_o part_n so_o by_o the_o other_o contrary_n we_o convince_v and_o mortify_v the_o unregenerate_a by_o both_o thus_o contend_v with_o each_o other_o in_o the_o same_o action_n we_o approve_v the_o truth_n
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especial_o 12._o in_o most_o weighty_a occasion_n we_o must_v especial_o note_n watch_v over_o our_o affection_n because_o now_o satan_n will_v by_o they_o pervert_v we_o herein_o 13._o our_o affection_n must_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o object_n and_o hence_o to_o be_v right_o judge_v concern_v other_o our_o affection_n be_v to_o be_v order_v thus_o towards_o men._n first_o according_a to_o the_o diversity_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o they_o so_o must_v we_o affect_v according_o and_o not_o according_a to_o outward_a endowment_n of_o nature_n or_o worldly_a happiness_n for_o this_o be_v to_o have_v respect_n of_o person_n and_o so_o be_v condemn_v jam._n 2_o 3_o 4._o act._n 10._o 34_o 35._o second_o according_a to_o present_a necessity_n so_o we_o must_v affect_v those_o that_o be_v in_o great_a present_a want_n howsoever_o far_o inferior_a in_o grace_n to_o other_o that_o be_v not_o in_o such_o extremity_n and_o out_o of_o our_o tender_a compassion_n minister_v 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of_o a_o thousand_o to_o declare_v unto_o man_n his_o righteousness_n job._n 33._o 22._o yea_o be_v so_o gracious_a with_o god_n as_o both_o to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o people_n the_o lord_n reveal_v his_o will_n for_o our_o salvation_n by_o their_o ministry_n aa_o also_o to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o people_n unto_o god_n both_o to_o obtain_v blessing_n for_o they_o and_o also_o 17._o to_o remove_v judgement_n from_o they_o exod._n 32._o so_o that_o if_o he_o do_v not_o pray_v for_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v their_o prayer_n jerem._n 14._o 11_o 12._o if_o he_o pray_v for_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v gracious_a and_o pardon_v their_o offence_n and_o so_o he_o be_v as_o the_o chariot_n and_o horseman_n of_o israel_n to_o preserve_v the_o land_n from_o desolation_n and_o maintain_v the_o peace_n thereof_o therefore_o as_o these_o be_v worthy_a of_o double_a honour_n 1._o tim._n 5._o 17._o so_o we_o must_v affect_v they_o according_o as_o 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obedience_n to_o his_o ordinance_n as_o also_o have_v matter_n to_o exercise_v our_o spiritual_a wisdom_n in_o discern_a thing_n that_o differ_v to_o sever_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n from_o the_o scandal_n of_o the_o parson_n to_o try_v all_o thing_n and_o hold_v that_o which_o be_v good_a 1._o thess._n 5._o yea_o herein_o we_o have_v singular_a matter_n to_o exercise_v our_o love_n both_o in_o pray_v for_o his_o parson_n that_o god_n may_v make_v he_o more_o profitable_a and_o so_o mourn_a for_o his_o defect_n as_o that_o by_o our_o meekness_n and_o humility_n we_o seek_v by_o all_o holy_a mean_n to_o win_v he_o to_o more_o faithfulness_n by_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o obedience_n of_o that_o truth_n which_o he_o have_v deliver_v as_o know_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n that_o our_o pastor_n be_v so_o defective_a and_o therefore_o mourn_v we_o especial_o for_o our_o own_o sin_n so_o we_o may_v give_v he_o example_n to_o do_v the_o like_a or_o else_o make_v he_o 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by_o his_o wonderful_a lenity_n and_o goodness_n as_o he_o deal_v with_o jonas_n and_o make_v 11._o way_n hereby_o for_o the_o better_a quiet_v and_o settle_v of_o our_o unruly_a and_o carnal_a heat_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o cast_v we_o whole_o out_o of_o ourselves_o upon_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o so_o renew_v we_o in_o he_o to_o more_o constant_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n and_o so_o not_o so_o much_o respect_v the_o present_a disorder_n of_o the_o affection_n as_o prepare_v it_o hereby_o to_o that_o comfortable_a issue_n of_o conformity_n to_o his_o will_n that_o so_o he_o may_v crown_v and_o perfect_v his_o own_o work_n in_o we_o mere_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n by_o his_o own_o mighty_a arm_n that_o he_o may_v have_v the_o only_a glory_n of_o all_o his_o mercy_n particular_o we_o may_v observe_v a_o special_a hand_n of_o god_n in_o each_o of_o these_o occasion_n as_o first_o in_o the_o case_n of_o desertion_n and_o here_o let_v the_o example_n of_o job_n and_o david_n be_v the_o instance_n of_o our_o case_n it_o please_v god_n for_o a_o time_n to_o withdraw_v the_o sense_n of_o his_o mercy_n from_o they_o and_o so_o to_o exercise_v they_o with_o contrary_a buffet_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o displeasure_n job._n 6._o 2._o ps._n 38._o 4_o 5._o ps._n 77._o 8._o hereupon_o follow_v a_o strange_a distemper_n of_o their_o affection_n in_o stead_n of_o joy_n bitter_a sorrow_n yea_o sorrow_n provoke_v to_o rage_n and_o 77._o repine_v against_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n whereby_o they_o increase_v the_o 12._o burden_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v under_o the_o same_o by_o despair_n yet_o we_o see_v how_o merciful_o the_o lord_n sustain_v they_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o terror_n first_o it_o befall_v not_o they_o as_o they_o foolish_o fear_v and_o wish_v second_o they_o be_v keep_v in_o some_o measure_n of_o sobriety_n to_o leave_v the_o secret_a work_n to_o god_n yea_o in_o some_o measure_n of_o fatth_n 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