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A42584 Gell's remaines, or, Several select scriptures of the New Testament opened and explained wherein Jesus Christ, as yesterday, to day, and the same for ever, is illustrated, in sundry pious and learned notes and observations thereupon, in two volumes / by the learned and judicious Dr. Robert Gell ; collected and set in order by R. Bacon. Gell, Robert, 1595-1665.; Bacon, Robert, b. 1611 or 12. 1676 (1676) Wing G472; ESTC R17300 2,657,678 1,606

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i_o shall_v not_o trouble_v you_o with_o the_o manifold_a signification_n of_o it_o but_o name_n only_o the_o principal_n and_o speak_v of_o it_o only_o as_o it_o fit_v our_o purpose_n and_o so_o we_o may_v consider_v it_o either_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o new_a thing_n themselves_o and_o than_o it_o be_v a_o note_n of_o their_o dignity_n or_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o we_o to_o who_o these_o new_a thing_n be_v propound_v and_o then_o it_o note_v our_o duty_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o new_a thing_n themselves_o 1._o it_o affirm_v they_o to_o be_v certain_a and_o true_a and_o 2._o it_o denote_v they_o to_o be_v excellent_a and_o 3._o to_o be_v present_a and_o so_o many_o point_n of_o doctrine_n there_o be_v couch_v in_o this_o word_n 1._o these_o new_a thing_n be_v true_a and_o certain_a 2._o these_o new_a thing_n be_v excellent_a 3._o these_o new_a thing_n be_v present_a i_o shall_v first_o handle_v the_o doctrine_n and_o then_o make_v application_n of_o they_o 1._o these_o 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presume_v at_o all_o adventure_n that_o they_o be_v elect_a and_o choose_v of_o god_n who_o never_o pass_v the_o furnace_n of_o humililiation_n nor_o have_v keep_v or_o know_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n patience_n nor_o have_v receive_v the_o unction_n from_o the_o holy_a one_o out_o of_o a_o presumption_n which_o they_o call_v faith_n they_o imagine_v themselves_o elect_v one_o and_o hence_o conclude_v that_o they_o can_v final_o be_v deceive_v what_o ever_o they_o do_v as_o from_o a_o like_a phrase_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 12.18_o and_o sure_o they_o who_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o power_n of_o god_n they_o will_v very_o hardly_o be_v deceive_v or_o mislead_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n for_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n there_o be_v that_o firm_a faith_n and_o persuasion_n of_o divine_a truth_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n that_o galen_n express_v a_o thing_n impossible_a use_v this_o proverbial_a speech_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o may_v soon_o and_o easy_o make_v christian_n unlearn_v their_o christian_a doctrine_n which_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o say_v it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v and_o austin_n report_v a_o oracle_n of_o apollo_n when_o one_o ask_v how_o he_o may_v bring_v his_o wife_n off_o christianity_n thou_o may_v say_v the_o oracle_n soon_o write_v letter_n in_o a_o swift_a run_a river_n or_o fly_v in_o the_o air_n imply_v a_o like_a difficulty_n or_o impossibility_n howbeit_o such_o apostasy_n there_o have_v be_v of_o some_o say_v tertullian_n yea_o and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n himself_o imply_v such_o a_o recidivation_n and_o revolt_n possible_a and_o therefore_o have_v say_v there_o shall_v arise_v false_a christ_n that_o they_o shall_v deceive_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o very_a elect_a he_o present_o add_v a_o serious_a admonition_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v say_v he_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o before_o observe_v 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d any_o one_o he_o say_v not_o any_o learned_a man_n any_o subtle_a sophister_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d any_o man_n it_o be_v a_o very_a easy_a thing_n for_o any_o man_n to_o deceive_v another_o which_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v fraud_n and_o subtlety_n and_o a_o facility_n and_o easiness_n to_o commit_v wickedness_n a_o little_a mother-wit_n will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o enable_v a_o man_n to_o be_v a_o great_a politician_n in_o this_o world_n if_o first_o he_o be_v resolve_v so_o far_o to_o dispense_v and_o part_n with_o a_o good_a conscience_n as_o to_o be_v a_o knave_n whence_o the_o psalmist_n psal_n 52.1_o quid_fw-la gloriaris_fw-la in_o malitia_fw-la potens_fw-la why_o boast_v thou_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v mischief_n doeg_n discover_v david_n and_o accuse_v the_o priest_n and_o slay_v they_o a_o easy_a thing_n to_o do_v observe_v 3._o the_o lord_n will_v not_o that_o his_o disciple_n shall_v be_v deceive_v nor_o will_v he_o that_o any_o of_o his_o disciple_n shall_v be_v a_o fool_n his_o people_n he_o will_v have_v the_o wise_a of_o all_o people_n deut._n 4.6_o 7._o he_o will_v they_o shall_v be_v wise_a as_o serpent_n that_o no_o deceiver_n shall_v overreach_v they_o observe_v 4._o as_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o that_o any_o one_o shall_v deceive_v his_o disciple_n so_o will_v he_o also_o that_o his_o disciple_n shall_v not_o deceive_v any_o one_o o_o no_o that_o be_v a_o great_a evil_n than_o to_o be_v deceive_v and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n inflict_v the_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o the_o great_a deceiver_n gen._n 3._o and_o the_o apostle_n prefer_v the_o suffering_n of_o injury_n before_o the_o do_v of_o it_o why_o do_v you_o not_o rather_o suffer_v wrong_a 1_o cor._n 6.7_o why_o do_v you_o not_o rather_o suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v defraud_v abraham_n do_v so_o gen._n 13.9_o and_o the_o child_n of_o 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his_o advice_n be_v seasonable_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d look_v about_o you_o nay_o rather_o look_v home_o look_v into_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o take_v heed_n lest_o the_o old_a man_n of_o sin_n the_o grand_a impostor_n deceive_v thou_o repreh_n 2._o our_o great_a heedlessness_n and_o carelessness_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o great_a deceiver_n in_o our_o own_o heart_n how_o careful_a and_o wary_a be_v we_o in_o other_o thing_n that_o concern_v we_o less_o matth._n 24._o our_o lord_n in_o this_o chapter_n foretell_v that_o which_o his_o apostle_n after_o he_o forewarn_v his_o church_n of_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v perilous_a time_n time_n of_o great_a danger_n 2_o tim._n 3._o for_o the_o more_o grace_n the_o lord_n show_v unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o more_o malicious_a and_o more_o active_a satan_n be_v to_o oppose_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o frustrate_v it_o and_o make_v it_o fruitless_a in_o we_o since_o therefore_o our_o lord_n in_o these_o last_o time_n give_v more_o grace_n jam._n 4.6_o graceless_a man_n increase_v to_o more_o ungodliness_n 2_o tim._n 2.16_o and_o render_v the_o time_n more_o perilous_a and_o dangerous_a for_o whereas_o peril_n and_o danger_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n either_o more_o remote_a which_o tempt_v and_o try_v man_n or_o more_o imminent_a and_o near_a as_o those_o which_o afflict_v and_o punish_v they_o we_o have_v both_o in_o the_o word_n 1._o our_o lord_n foretell_v that_o many_o shall_v come_v in_o his_o name_n 2._o our_o lord_n foretell_v what_o the_o effect_n shall_v be_v of_o this_o temptation_n and_o trial_n they_o shall_v deceive_v many_o 1._o our_o lord_n foretell_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o multitude_n of_o deceiver_n many_o 2._o those_o shall_v be_v prompt_a and_o ready_a of_o their_o own_o accord_n they_o shall_v come_v 3._o their_o specious_a pretence_n in_o christ_n name_n 4._o their_o profession_n they_o shall_v say_v i_o be_o christ_n 1._o how_o many_o we_o have_v have_v not_o yet_o hear_v of_o many_o act._n 8.8_o 11._o simon_n magus_n elymas_n the_o sorcerer_n chap._n 13._o barjesus_n bar_n chochab_n the_o son_n of_o a_o star_n mahomet_n call_v himself_o a_o great_a prophet_n there_o be_v who_o call_v themselves_o after_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n but_o not_o one_o of_o those_o or_o any_o forementioned_a call_v himself_o by_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n or_o christ_n as_o for_o these_o of_o who_o our_o lord_n speak_v they_o shall_v say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o the_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o 4._o thing_n to_o be_v inquire_v into_o for_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o many_o take_v the_o name_n and_o person_n of_o christ_n for_o a_o foundation_n and_o build_v erroneous_a superstructure_n thereupon_o as_o 1_o cor._n 3.11_o yea_o many_o agree_v upon_o the_o person_n nature_n and_o office_n of_o christ_n outward_o yet_o make_v many_o schism_n rent_n and_o division_n and_o bring_v in_o many_o heresy_n under_o the_o same_o name_n 1_o cor._n 1.12_o 13._o 2._o the_o same_o word_n may_v be_v understand_v as_o when_o any_o one_o church_n or_o member_n of_o these_o several_a divide_a party_n shall_v vaunt_v and_o glory_n of_o himself_o that_o he_o be_v christ_n i._n e._n a_o anoint_a one_o a_o partaker_n of_o the_o spirit_n a_o christian_a as_o psal_n nolite_fw-la tangere_fw-la christos_fw-la meos_fw-la if_o the_o mere_a pretence_n of_o christ_n '_o name_n be_v and_o authority_n be_v so_o glorious_a how_o much_o more_o glorious_a be_v the_o very_a nature_n name_n and_o be_v itself_o and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v a_o christian_n or_o to_o be_v real_o and_o true_o name_v with_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n tertullian_n tell_v we_o what_o a_o christian_a name_n be_v in_o his_o day_n qui_fw-la acceptus_fw-la à_fw-la deo_fw-la patre_fw-la substantiam_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la utique_fw-la sanctus_fw-la sancti_fw-la
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show_v i_o one_o lust_n thou_o have_v master_v one_o passion_n thou_o have_v conquer_v etc._n etc._n talk_v not_o of_o reformation_n only_o but_o show_v it_o be_v there_o ever_o more_o lie_v cozen_a malice_n oppression_n than_o now_o nay_o god_n be_v merciful_a to_o we_o i_o know_v not_o what_o kind_n of_o new_a cheat_n and_o hypocrisy_n the_o father_n of_o falsehood_n have_v teach_v some_o kind_n of_o man_n whereby_o to_o cloak_v all_o their_o fraud_n and_o villainy_n by_o a_o new_a way_n of_o pretend_v they_o be_v for_o the_o cause_n then_o they_o think_v all_o be_v well_o thereby_o discredit_v a_o good_a cause_n dishonour_v a_o good_a god_n abuse_v your_o good_a intention_n to_o work_v their_o own_o sinister_a end_n by_o let_v not_o man_n talk_v of_o reformation_n only_o but_o show_v it_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o act_n ii_o 47._o and_o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o original_a greek_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o word_n for_o word_n sound_v thus_o in_o our_o english_a but_o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o those_o who_o be_v save_v a_o translation_n that_o differ_v very_o much_o from_o the_o other_o but_o it_o be_v the_o wiseman_n counsel_n blame_v not_o before_o thou_o have_v examine_v the_o truth_n ecclus._n 11.7_o which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a do_v we_o look_v back_o to_o vers_n 14._o from_o whence_o to_o the_o end_n of_o vers_n 40._o we_o have_v either_o two_o speech_n of_o st._n peter_n to_o the_o jew_n or_o one_o interrupt_a vers_n 37._o in_o the_o former_a st._n peter_n after_o he_o have_v desire_v attention_n vers_fw-la 14._o he_o remove_v and_o confute_v their_o slander_n who_o mock_v the_o apostle_n and_o other_o disciple_n and_o say_v they_o be_v full_a of_o new_a wine_n 2._o he_o inform_v they_o in_o the_o truth_n 1._o that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o 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do_v they_o shall_v receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o promise_n belong_v to_o they_o and_o to_o all_o a_o far_o off_o etc._n etc._n vers_fw-la 38_o 39_o and_o that_o they_o may_v perform_v those_o duty_n and_o receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n ●he_n conclude_v his_o speech_n with_o exhortation_n to_o be_v save_v or_o as_o we_o render_v the_o word_n save_v yourselves_o from_o this_o untoward_a generation_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o exhortation_n in_o these_o new_a convert_v be_v see_v in_o a_o new_a conversation_n and_o that_o for_o the_o present_a vers_n 41._o they_o who_o glad_o receive_v the_o word_n repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v and_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n and_o so_o be_v add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o vers_fw-la 41_o 47._o and_o for_o the_o future_a they_o who_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n be_v save_v or_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n they_o according_o obtain_v a_o like_a gracious_a act_n 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double_a signification_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v manifest_a in_o that_o it_o be_v call_v the_o gospel_n of_o the_o kingdom_n mat._n 24._o now_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v within_o we_o luke_o 17.21_o as_o the_o preach_n testify_a and_o declare_v of_o it_o be_v without_o we_o thus_o grace_n and_o peace_n which_o be_v both_o inward_a be_v use_v for_o the_o gospel_n john_n 1_o the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o peace_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n the_o testify_v of_o that_o grace_n it_o be_v without_o we_o i_o have_v receive_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o testify_v the_o gospel_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n act_n 20.24_o thus_o there_o be_v the_o power_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1_o cor._n 4.20_o a_o hide_a mystery_n and_o secret_a of_o the_o gospel_n and_o a_o divulge_v or_o make_v that_o mystery_n or_o secret_n know_v eph._n 6.19_o and_o in_o both_o those_o sense_n the_o gospel_n may_v be_v say_v to_o come_v for_o the_o word_n here_o use_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v as_o well_o to_o be_v present_a as_o to_o come_v and_o that_o signification_n of_o be_v present_a be_v more_o proper_a unto_o spiritual_a thing_n which_o be_v then_o say_v to_o come_v when_o they_o appear_v to_o be_v so_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v come_v unto_o moses_n when_o he_o appear_v unto_o he_o exod._n 19_o and_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o come_v in_o the_o flesh_n 1_o john_n 4.2_o when_o he_o appear_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o the_o word_n may_v indifferent_o bear_v either_o sense_n and_o therefore_o s._n paul_n instead_o of_o what_o we_o turn_v come_v say_v express_o god_n be_v make_v manifest_a in_o the_o flesh_n 1_o tim._n 3._o ult_n thus_o that_o we_o turn_v the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v as_o well_o translate_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n or_o of_o the_o lord_n matth._n 24._o 2_o thess_n 2._o beside_o other_o place_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v spiritual_a thing_n they_o have_v neither_o figure_n nor_o name_n nor_o motion_n nor_o any_o such_o like_a circumstance_n of_o their_o own_o and_o therefore_o if_o any_o such_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v reveal_v to_o we_o who_o can_v fancy_v nothing_o without_o such_o circumstance_n most_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o they_o borrow_v such_o thereby_o to_o represent_v themselves_o unto_o we_o so_o that_o the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n which_o we_o call_v the_o gospel_n may_v be_v say_v to_o come_v unto_o a_o people_n when_o it_o appear_v and_o be_v present_a with_o they_o and_o in_o they_o because_o this_o term_n of_o come_v be_v a_o kind_n of_o local_a motion_n which_o
of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n holy_a cassian_n tell_v we_o of_o some_o that_o boast_v of_o their_o extraordinary_a gift_n of_o cast_v out_o devil_n work_v miracle_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o they_o procure_v unto_o themselves_o the_o admiration_n of_o ignorant_a man_n when_o yet_o say_v he_o they_o can_v not_o prove_v themselves_o to_o be_v honest_a man_n or_o to_o have_v in_o they_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n love_n joy_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n be_v verify_v of_o they_o he_o that_o boast_v of_o a_o false_a gift_n be_v as_o wind_n and_o cloud_n without_o rain_n but_o shall_v the_o unbelief_n of_o some_o make_v the_o faith_n of_o god_n of_o none_o effect_v god_n forbid_v god_n have_v make_v great_a and_o precious_a promise_n unto_o we_o be_v we_o fit_a to_o receive_v they_o that_o his_o spirit_n shall_v be_v pour_v upon_o all_o flesh_n that_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n isai_n 54.13_o that_o all_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v righteous_a isai_n 60.21_o martin_n bucer_n a●●●s_v to_o these_o jerem._n 31.33_o 34._o ezech._n 36.26_o vnde_fw-la colligere_fw-la promptum_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la aliter_fw-la posse_fw-la restitui_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la nisi_fw-la deus_fw-la magistri_fw-la part_n suscipiens_fw-la filios_fw-la ad_fw-la se_fw-la adducat_fw-la calvin_n and_o hoc_fw-la dei_fw-la magisterium_fw-la est_fw-la interior_a cordis_fw-la illuminatio_fw-la these_o scripture_n be_v most_o evident_a yet_o it_o be_v as_o evident_a that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o time_n wherein_o they_o be_v fulfil_v for_o than_o they_o shall_v not_o teach_v every_o man_n his_o neighbour_n now_o every_o man_n be_v a_o teacher_n none_o a_o learner_n every_o man_n teach_v his_o neighbour_n and_o very_o few_o themselves_o then_o all_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v righteous_a isai_n 60.21_o now_o the_o perilous_a time_n the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o be_v upon_o we_o 2_o tim._n 3.12_o can_v we_o now_o say_v that_o man_n be_v all_o teach_v of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o spirit_n to_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n or_o may_v we_o not_o rather_o say_v that_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n and_o the_o son_n of_o perdition_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n mislead_v man_n into_o all_o error_n of_o what_o validity_n and_o force_n be_v all_o humane_a testimony_n be_v give_v unto_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n if_o we_o speak_v of_o all_o man_n they_o be_v all_o go_v astray_o if_o we_o speak_v of_o god_n people_n that_o he_o take_v to_o himself_o they_o all_o may_v err_v levit._n 4.13_o de_fw-fr facto_fw-la they_o have_v err_v all_o agree_v together_o to_o commit_v idolatry_n some_o few_o except_v a_o great_a number_n of_o they_o conspire_v against_o moses_n and_o aaron_n all_o except_o eliah_n all_o except_o michajah_n all_o except_o only_a joshuah_n and_o caleb_n numb_a 13._o and_o 14._o but_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o reveil_v unto_o these_o answ_n hebr._n 4.1_o 2._o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v unto_o they_o as_o well_o as_o unto_o we_o but_o it_o do_v not_o profit_v they_o not_o be_v mingle_v with_o faith_n in_o they_o that_o hear_v it_o all_o the_o priest_n prince_n and_o people_n conspire_v against_o the_o lord_n and_o against_o his_o anoint_v to_o put_v he_o to_o death_n these_o have_v not_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n reveil_v unto_o they_o luk._n 24.44_o act._n 10.4_o 5._o and_o 26.22_o but_o holy_a man_n meet_v together_o their_o testimony_n be_v firm_a it_o be_v confess_v by_o the_o reform_a church_n that_o council_n may_v err_v all_o of_o they_o be_v invention_n of_o man_n and_o what_o be_v ratify_v in_o one_o age_n be_v annul_v in_o another_o nihil_fw-la est_fw-la tam_fw-la ratione_fw-la firmum_fw-la quin_fw-la vi_fw-la rationis_fw-la infirmari_fw-la possit_fw-la mirandula_n he_o receive_v not_o man_n testimony_n for_o he_o know_v what_o be_v in_o man_n joh._n 2.24_o 25._o and_o 5.34_o god_n testify_v by_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n gift_n of_o heal_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o james_n and_o john_n testify_v with_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o all_o the_o council_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d reason_n why_o do_v god_n testify_v of_o the_o great_a salvation_n by_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o we_o unto_o who_o god_n witness_v because_o as_o the_o sign_n wonder_n and_o miracle_n so_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o above_o nature_n and_o therefore_o when_o such_o as_o these_o be_v bring_v to_o witness_v the_o great_a salvation_n they_o prove_v it_o to_o be_v of_o god_n nature_n can_v ascend_v no_o high_o than_o nature_n matth._n 12.23_o they_o be_v amaze_v when_o they_o see_v such_o power_n give_v unto_o man_n they_o glorify_a god_n in_o man_n 1_o cor._n 14.25_o 2._o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v fit_a to_o testify_v this_o truth_n for_o as_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n ephes_n 1.13_o coloss_n 1.5_o so_o the_o spirit_n be_v truth_n 1_o joh._n 5.6_o observe_v take_v notice_n of_o the_o firm_a ratification_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n repreh_n 1._o who_o interpret_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o impute_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o devil_n as_o when_o any_o thing_n be_v do_v above_o nature_n yea_o or_o above_o our_o insight_n into_o nature_n we_o be_v more_o prone_a to_o ascribe_v what_o be_v do_v to_o the_o devil_n than_o to_o god_n who_o yet_o alone_o do_v wondrous_a thing_n psal_n 136.4_o this_o be_v of_o great_a consequence_n than_o perhaps_o we_o be_v at_o first_o ware_n of_o it_o be_v little_o less_o than_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n matth._n 12.22_o when_o our_o lord_n have_v cast_v out_o the_o dumb_a spirit_n some_o acknowledge_v his_o power_n our_o lord_n prove_v his_o power_n and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o david_n that_o be_v come_v to_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n other_o say_v it_o be_v by_o beelzebub_n our_o lord_n have_v refute_v that_o blasphemy_n he_o show_v the_o heinousness_n of_o the_o crime_n by_o the_o grievousness_n of_o the_o punishment_n vers_fw-la 31_o 32._o note_n and_o observation_n upon_o hebrew_n ii_o 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o unto_o the_o angel_n have_v he_o not_o put_v in_o subjection_n the_o world_n to_o come_v whereof_o we_o speak_v the_o apostle_n have_v call_v the_o gospel_n a_o great_a salvation_n he_o prove_v it_o so_o to_o be_v in_o the_o follow_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n and_o that_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o angel_n both_o elect_n who_o attain_v not_o unto_o so_o great_a glory_n vers_fw-la 5.10_o and_o reprobate_a and_o fall_v who_o obtain_v not_o so_o great_a help_n and_o remedy_n why_o do_v he_o amplify_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o angel_n this_o be_v according_a to_o his_o method_n in_o the_o former_a chapter_n vers_fw-la 4._o where_o he_o compare_v the_o gospel_n in_o regard_n of_o christ_n the_o author_n and_o publisher_n of_o the_o gospel_n with_o the_o law_n deliver_v by_o the_o angel_n act._n 7.53_o gal._n 3.19_o in_o the_o first_o parallel_n we_o have_v the_o person_n to_o who_o this_o glory_n be_v deny_v vers_fw-la 5._o vouchsafe_v vers_fw-la 6-9_a 1._o the_o person_n to_o who_o deny_v vers_fw-la 5._o wherein_o 1._o there_o be_v a_o world_n to_o come_v 2._o of_o this_o world_n the_o apostle_n speak_v 3._o the_o world_n to_o come_v god_n have_v not_o put_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o angel_n 4._o because_o god_n have_v not_o put_v the_o world_n to_o come_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o angel_n it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o great_a salvation_n quaere_fw-la 1._o what_o be_v 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v the_o world_n we_o must_v know_v that_o in_o scripture_n there_o be_v three_o word_n that_o signify_v the_o world_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d matth._n 12.32_o neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 4.13_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o the_o world_n 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o text._n none_o of_o of_o all_o these_o always_o signify_v the_o earth_n either_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n 1._o luk._n 20.34_o 35._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o not_o the_o second_o for_o though_o abraham_n have_v the_o promise_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o the_o world_n and_o according_o he_o be_v call_v out_o to_o take_v possession_n of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n yet_o he_o understand_v it_o of_o a_o better_a world_n hebr._n 11.9_o 10._o 3._o much_o less_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o it_o signify_v a_o habitation_n or_o habitable_a estate_n for_o
author_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n phil._n 3.20_o he_o be_v the_o true_a josuah_n who_o give_v we_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o holy_a land_n and_o the_o true_a promise_a rest_n observe_v 1._o the_o high_a dignity_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v a_o priest_n be_v a_o name_n of_o honour_n and_o therefore_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v as_o well_o a_o prince_n as_o a_o priest_n potiphera_n priest_n or_o prince_n of_o on_o who_o daughter_n pharaoh_n give_v to_o joseph_n when_o he_o endeavour_v most_o to_o honour_v he_o gen._n 41.45_o for_o king_n of_o old_a think_v it_o their_o great_a honour_n to_o be_v employ_v about_o divine_a matter_n which_o be_v the_o priest_n business_n so_o melchizedech_n king_n and_o priest_n their_o authority_n be_v so_o great_a among_o the_o roman_n that_o the_o emperor_n suspect_v they_o and_o fear_v their_o own_o power_n will_v be_v eclipse_v by_o they_o so_o that_o they_o take_v that_o honour_n to_o themselves_o whence_o the_o emperor_n of_o rome_n be_v likewise_o pontifex_n maximus_n josephus_n tell_v we_o in_o his_o life_n that_o the_o king_n and_o priest_n tribe_n marry_v interchangeable_o one_o with_o other_o whence_o the_o bless_a virgin_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n call_v elizabeth_n her_o cousin_n who_o be_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi._n how_o honourable_a then_o be_v the_o priest_n and_o among_o they_o the_o high_a priest_n but_o how_o much_o more_o honourable_a be_v christ_n jesus_n that_o high_a priest_n who_o be_v not_o a_o high_a priest_n of_o good_a thing_n present_a and_o visible_a but_o of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v and_o thing_n invisible_a for_o the_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v be_v eternal_a how_o much_o more_o honourable_a he_o who_o be_v high_a priest_n over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n heb._n 10.21_o he_o to_o who_o the_o father_n have_v give_v power_n over_o all_o flesh_n john_n 17.2_o exhort_v consider_v the_o ambassador_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n receive_v he_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n joh._n 1._o to_o receive_v he_o be_v to_o believe_v on_o he_o he_o be_v a_o ambassador_n that_o great_a extraordinary_a ambassador_n and_o be_v not_o without_o his_o letter_n of_o credence_n moses_n the_o lord_n ambassador_n by_o who_o god_n speak_v he_o write_v of_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o the_o whole_a scripture_n testify_v of_o he_o 2._o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n 1._o we_o must_v remember_v what_o our_o profession_n be_v as_o have_v be_v show_v in_o the_o former_a point_n 2._o what_o a_o priest_n and_o what_o a_o high_a priest_n be_v confer_v note_n on_o heb._n 2.17_o 3._o how_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n there_o be_v two_o great_a and_o honourable_a name_n apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n the_o high_a priest_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o apostle_n in_o the_o new_a and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n have_v they_o both_o in_o eminency_n whence_o holy_a anselme_n tell_v we_o that_o st._n paul_n forbear_v the_o name_n of_o apostle_n and_o will_v not_o style_v himself_o by_o that_o title_n in_o this_o epistle_n because_o he_o be_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o christ_n you_o have_v hear_v of_o that_o title_n how_o well_o it_o agree_v to_o christ_n come_v we_o now_o to_o the_o other_o of_o high_a priest_n 3._o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n this_o will_v appear_v from_o this_o he_o be_v a_o high_a priest_n compare_n heb._n 9.11_o 2._o the_o part_n of_o his_o priesthood_n and_o the_o execution_n of_o they_o for_o so_o christ_n jesus_n not_o only_o teach_v and_o teach_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n and_o christian_a religion_n as_o i_o have_v show_v which_o he_o do_v and_o do_v as_o a_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n but_o he_o also_o confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o 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but_o false_a subtle_a crafty_a and_o superfluous_a word_n be_v of_o the_o evil_a one_o obser_n 7._o what_o a_o treasure_n of_o truth_n simplicity_n plainess_n and_o honesty_n there_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o christ_n disciple_n the_o true_a christian_n the_o good_a man_n bring_v forth_o all_o the_o good_a he_o do_v or_o speak_v out_o of_o that_o treasure_n on_o the_o contrary_a what_o a_o treasure_n of_o falsehood_n and_o lie_n of_o double_a deal_n deceit_n and_o fraud_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o wicked_a man_n obser_n 8._o christ_n say_v it_o be_v say_v to_o they_o of_o old_a time_n thou_o shall_v not_o forswear_v thyself_o but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o swear_v not_o all_o neither_o by_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n but_o let_v your_o communication_n be_v yea_o yea_o etc._n etc._n object_n 1._o god_n christ_n the_o saint_n etc._n etc._n have_v swear_v and_o may_v not_o i_o swear_v what_o be_v true_a object_n 2._o if_o i_o swear_v not_o i_o shall_v not_o be_v believe_v object_n 3._o 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exhort_v let_v your_o communication_n be_v yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o motive_n what_o be_v more_o come_v of_o the_o evil_a one_o see_v james_n chap._n 5.12_o essay_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o matthew_n v._n 44._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o love_v your_o enemy_n bless_v they_o that_o curse_v you_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v you_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o which_o despiteful_o use_v you_o and_o persecute_v you_o i_o show_v before_o upon_o what_o ground_n out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n teach_v the_o people_n that_o they_o ought_v to_o hate_v their_o enemy_n interpret_n all_o those_o to_o be_v their_o enemy_n which_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o charge_n to_o destroy_v exod._n 34._o deut._n 7.1_o and_o 20.16_o come_v we_o now_o to_o show_v upon_o what_o ground_n of_o their_o own_o reason_n they_o teach_v the_o people_n that_o doctrine_n they_o read_v leu._n 19.17_o 18._o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o 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and_o consume_v they_o etc._n etc._n elias_n do_v so_o obser_n 3._o love_n be_v hold_v captive_a under_o a_o legal_a spirit_n christ_n come_v to_o set_v the_o captive_n at_o liberty_n mysticé_fw-la exhort_v let_v we_o love_v our_o enemy_n the_o adversary_n in_o the_o way_n the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n therefore_o say_v that_o king_n to_o the_o prophet_n have_v thou_o find_v i_o o_o my_o enemy_n but_o christ_n the_o wisdom_n proceed_v as_o ecclus._n 4.17_o 18_o 19_o take_v notice_n here_o of_o the_o general_a law_n of_o love_n wherein_o 1._o the_o legal_a straitness_n of_o love_n 2._o our_o lord_n enlargement_n of_o it_o of_o the_o former_a i_o have_v speak_v 2._o in_o our_o lord_n enlargement_n 1._o the_o law_n of_o love_n 2._o the_o lawgiver_n authority_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o law_n of_o love_n 1._o the_o law_n itself_o 2._o the_o reason_n of_o that_o law_n the_o law_n itself_o be_v specify_v by_o the_o object_n of_o it_o the_o law_n to_o 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but_o what_o be_v before_o deliver_v in_o exod._n numb_a deut._n joshua_n judge_n 1_o sam._n 2_o sam._n all_o which_o though_o to_o the_o literal_a understanding_n it_o seem_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o bare_a history_n yet_o the_o prophet_n here_o call_v it_o all_o a_o parable_n and_o be_v about_o to_o relate_v it_o he_o say_v he_o will_v open_v his_o mouth_n in_o parable_n which_o may_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o ignorant_a man_n who_o when_o they_o hear_v any_o of_o those_o story_n expound_v and_o open_v according_a to_o the_o mystery_n contain_v in_o they_o they_o cry_v out_o that_o we_o turn_v the_o scripture_n into_o allegory_n as_o they_o say_v of_o ezechiel_n ezech._n 20.49_o but_o true_o the_o ignorance_n of_o these_o man_n be_v to_o be_v pity_v they_o be_v of_o the_o multitude_n and_o not_o yet_o in_o the_o house_n the_o cynic_n when_o the_o scholar_n commit_v a_o fault_n he_o strike_v his_o master_n because_o he_o teach_v he_o no_o better_o and_o indeed_o they_o very_o well_o 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choice_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o argument_n of_o all_o other_o as_o that_o whereby_o they_o be_v most_o probable_o move_v the_o argument_n à_fw-la pari_fw-la as_o we_o call_v it_o in_o our_o art_n of_o reason_v for_o so_o our_o god_n in_o deal_v his_o judgement_n in_o the_o world_n inflict_v punishment_n upon_o some_o one_o or_o few_o ut_fw-la poena_fw-la ad_fw-la paucos_fw-la terror_fw-la ad_fw-la omnes_fw-la veniat_fw-la the_o reason_n be_v à_fw-la pari_fw-la what_o befall_v one_o may_v befall_v all_o the_o rest_n this_o be_v lex_fw-la talionis_fw-la wherewith_o god_n be_v delight_v as_o i_o have_v show_v large_o in_o reprove_v of_o sin_n what_o be_v speak_v in_o general_a man_n nature_n be_v apt_a to_o apply_v in_o special_a therefore_o jer._n 3.10_o 11._o and_o 44.2_o ezec._n 23.11_o dan._n 5.22_o the_o lord_n reprove_v they_o because_o they_o have_v not_o make_v use_n of_o their_o reason_n and_o consider_v homo_fw-la homini_fw-la quid_fw-la praestat_fw-la thus_o the_o lord_n exercise_v his_o sinful_a people_n with_o argument_n à_fw-la pari_fw-la all_o parable_n be_v such_o whether_o express_v in_o word_n or_o work_n as_o ezec._n 12.9_o where_o the_o prophet_n be_v command_v of_o god_n to_o remove_v his_o household_n stuff_n see_v note_n on_o marc._n 4.11_o obser_n 1._o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v parabolical_a and_o mystical_a see_v note_n on_o mat._n 13.11_o obser_n 2._o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o so_o plain_a and_o perspicuous_a as_o some_o man_n conceive_v it_o to_o be_v see_v as_o above_o mat._n 13.11_o obser_n 3._o note_v hence_o the_o ground_n of_o many_o difference_n heretofore_o and_o at_o this_o day_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n ibidem_fw-la obser_n 4._o hence_o we_o learn_v what_o be_v primary_o and_o principal_o intend_v in_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n doctrine_n what_o else_o but_o spirit_n and_o truth_n for_o so_o the_o law_n as_o joh._n 1._o be_v give_v by_o moses_n and_o that_o be_v spiritual_a rom._n 7._o and_o grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n grace_n sufficient_a to_o resist_v all_o temptation_n truth_n answer_v to_o type_n and_o figure_n and_o thus_o christ_n be_v not_o only_o the_o truth_n joh._n 14._o and_o so_o understand_v esay_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d amen_o amen_n dico_fw-la vobis_fw-la i._n e._n veritas_fw-la veritatis_fw-la the_o truth_n of_o truth_n the_o son_n who_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o father_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n he_o speak_v hence_o thing_n be_v say_v in_o scripture_n to_o be_v true_a and_o to_o be_v the_o truth_n not_o only_o which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o falsehood_n and_o what_o be_v false_a but_o that_o which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o type_n and_o figure_n be_v say_v to_o be_v truth_n and_o true_a dan._n 11._o joh._n 15.1_o hebr._n 8.2_o
concupiscence_n and_o the_o excess_n of_o wrath_n when_o give_v place_n unto_o eph._n 4._o give_v to_o god_n the_o thing_n of_o god_n even_o all_o we_o have_v and_o all_o we_o be_v 1_o chron._n 29.11.12_o matthew_n xv._o 19_o 20._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v false_a witnessing_n and_o blasphemy_n i_o put_v both_o these_o together_o in_o one_o axiom_n though_o blasphemy_n be_v proper_o against_o the_o three_o commandment_n and_o false_a witnessing_n against_o the_o nine_o yet_o because_o blasphemy_n be_v such_o a_o sin_n against_o god_n his_o son_n and_o spirit_n as_o false_a witness_v be_v against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o because_o there_o be_v a_o blasphemy_n against_o our_o neighbour_n as_o well_o as_o against_o god_n but_o because_o i_o have_v speak_v late_o of_o blasphemy_n out_o of_o mat._n 12._o and_o large_o enough_o i_o shall_v now_o but_o touch_n upon_o it_o brief_o and_o that_o by_o way_n of_o application_n first_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o first_o of_o these_o false_a witness_v our_o lord_n in_o the_o second_o table_n of_o his_o holy_a law_n provide_v for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o life_n by_o prohibit_v murder_n by_o forbid_a adultery_n and_o fornication_n he_o take_v care_n for_o the_o orderly_a propagation_n of_o mankind_n and_o preservation_n of_o our_o chastity_n by_o inhibit_v theft_n he_o take_v order_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o good_n when_o he_o forbid_v false_a witness_v he_o provide_v for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o name_n credit_n and_o reputation_n although_o the_o word_n be_v of_o large_a extent_n as_o therefore_o joab_n thrust_v three_o dart_n through_o the_o heart_n of_o absalon_n so_o the_o evil_a one_o cast_v his_o three_o fiery_a dart_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o man_n 1._o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o we_o consider_v in_o adultery_n and_o fornication_n 2._o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n which_o i_o note_v in_o theft_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n which_o be_v a_o main_a incentive_a and_o motive_n unto_o false_a witness_v as_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o mean_v time_n let_v we_o inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v false_a witness_v the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o word_n for_o word_n signify_v a_o false_a and_o lie_a testimony_n a_o testimony_n or_o witness_n be_v the_o speech_n of_o he_o who_o bear_v witness_v whether_o it_o be_v judicial_o and_o in_o judgement_n whither_o he_o be_v call_v to_o speak_v the_o truth_n or_o whether_o it_o be_v extra-judicial_o as_o in_o private_a between_o man_n and_o man_n whether_o in_o speech_n or_o in_o writing_n in_o all_o these_o and_o many_o other_o case_n the_o testimony_n or_o witness_v be_v prohibit_v to_o be_v false_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o may_v be_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o diminish_v the_o speech_n or_o speak_v less_o than_o be_v necessary_a for_o discovery_n of_o the_o truth_n the_o hebrew_n word_n which_o answer_v to_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o when_o the_o speech_n agree_v not_o with_o the_o thing_n 2._o or_o when_o the_o word_n agree_v not_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o be_v 1._o proper_o a_o lie_n 2._o or_o when_o nor_o heart_n nor_o word_n nor_o action_n reach_v the_o end_n whereat_o they_o ought_v to_o aim_v for_o all_o word_n ought_v to_o be_v speak_v to_o edify_v 1_o cor._n 14.26_o and_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o love_n 1_o cor._n 16.14_o 2._o false_a witnessing_n proceed_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n for_o there_o be_v a_o verbum_fw-la mentis_fw-la a_o false_a speak_v in_o the_o heart_n psal_n 10.6_o 11_o 13._o whence_o the_o talk_n of_o the_o lip_n proceed_v the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n be_v the_o counterpart_n and_o representation_n of_o their_o idea_n pattern_n and_o exemplar_n forspeak_v in_o the_o heart_n obser_n 1._o the_o evil_a heart_n be_v the_o forge_n of_o lie_n and_o all_o false_a testimony_n so_o much_o appear_v out_o of_o the_o story_n of_o ananias_n and_o saphira_n act._n 5.3_o 4._o where_o the_o apostle_n blame_v ananias_n for_o give_v place_n to_o the_o tempter_n in_o yield_v and_o open_v his_o heart_n unto_o his_o temptation_n why_o have_v satan_n fill_v thy_o heart_n to_o lie_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n why_o have_v thou_o conceive_v this_o thing_n in_o thy_o heart_n thou_o have_v not_o lie_v unto_o man_n but_o unto_o god_n obser_n 2._o false_a testimony_n may_v be_v give_v against_o our_o neighbour_n although_o we_o speak_v nothing_o of_o he_o there_o be_v a_o heart_n that_o give_v false_a testimony_n as_o well_o as_o a_o tongue_n a_o lie_a heart_n as_o well_o as_o a_o lie_a tongue_n or_o lip_n mat._n 9.3_o the_o scribe_n say_v of_o our_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d within_o themselves_o this_o man_n blaspheme_v obser_n 3._o there_o be_v many_o and_o manifold_a false_a witnessing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n the_o word_n be_v plural_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d false_a witnessing_n which_o proceed_v from_o a_o envious_a proud_a evil_o surmise_v and_o suspicious_a heart_n and_o be_v come_v forth_o hurt_v our_o neighbour_n by_o misjudging_a mat._n 7.1_o eli_n tell_v hannah_n she_o be_v drink_v when_o she_o pray_v in_o her_o heart_n 1_o sam._n 1.13_o 14._o act._n 2.13_o the_o multitude_n say_v that_o the_o apostle_n be_v full_a of_o new_a wine_n when_o they_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o paul_n be_v a_o murderer_n because_o the_o viper_n cleave_v to_o his_o hand_n and_o because_o he_o receive_v no_o hurt_n by_o it_o he_o be_v a_o god_n by_o suborn_v false_a accuse_v give_v false_a sentence_n against_o the_o innocent_a the_o elder_n and_o noble_n suborn_v son_n of_o belial_n to_o testify_v that_o naboth_n blaspheme_v god_n and_o the_o king_n 1_o king_n 21._o go_v about_o as_o tale-bearer_n among_o the_o people_n levit._n 19.16_o thus_o the_o apostle_n blame_v tattle_v gossip_n and_o busy_a body_n who_o speak_v thing_n which_o they_o ought_v not_o 1_o tim._n 5.13_o speak_v fair_a but_o intend_v mischief_n prov._n 26.24_o 25._o he_o that_o hate_v dissemble_v with_o his_o lip_n and_o lay_v up_o deceit_n within_o he_o when_o he_o speak_v fair_a believe_v he_o not_o for_o there_o be_v seven_o abomination_n in_o his_o heart_n the_o apostle_n sum_n up_o many_o together_o 2_o cor._n 12.20_o debate_n envy_n wrath_n strife_n backbiting_n whisper_n swell_n tumult_n these_o be_v some_o few_o of_o the_o many_o false_a witnessing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n all_o opposite_a unto_o truth_n which_o be_v here_o main_o to_o be_v aim_v at_o multiplex_fw-la est_fw-la mendacium_fw-la veritas_fw-la est_fw-la unica_fw-la lie_v and_o false_a testimony_n be_v manifold_a truth_n be_v one_o and_o uniform_a obser_n 4._o hence_o we_o may_v learn_v in_o part_n to_o judge_v even_o of_o the_o heart_n itself_o by_o what_o proceed_v from_o thence_o for_o mat._n 12.35_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n thus_o when_o the_o heart_n bring_v forth_o false_a witnessing_n it_o be_v evident_a there_o be_v a_o treasure_n of_o falsehood_n in_o the_o heart_n obser_n 5._o learn_v hence_o who_o true_o to_o accuse_v of_o evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n fornication_n theft_n false_a witness_v and_o blasphemy_n who_o else_o but_o our_o own_o self_n our_o own_o false_a and_o pervert_v heart_n our_o lord_n speak_v of_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n of_o they_o all_o vers_n 18_o 19_o twice_o name_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o source_n whence_o they_o all_o proceed_v he_o say_v indeed_o that_o the_o envious_a man_n sow_n his_o tare_n mat._n 13.5_o which_o he_o interpret_v the_o devil_n vers_fw-la 39_o but_o unless_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n consent_n to_o receive_v they_o they_o thrive_v not_o there_o it_o be_v true_a the_o devil_n cast_v his_o fiery_a dart_n of_o temptation_n but_o they_o be_v quench_v by_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o believe_a heart_n he_o may_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o he_o may_v further_o the_o sinful_a birth_n when_o these_o wickedness_n proceed_v out_o of_o their_o heart_n but_o he_o know_v not_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n unless_o they_o be_v betray_v in_o habit_n and_o gesture_n in_o word_n or_o action_n god_n alone_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o man_n but_o that_o closet_n be_v fast_o lock_v against_o his_o and_o our_o enemy_n nor_o can_v he_o hurt_v we_o while_o he_o be_v without_o we_o quidam_fw-la sentiunt_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la consentiunt_fw-la impinguntur_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la expunguntur_fw-la aggreditur_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la prosternitur_fw-la bernard_n obser_n 6._o hence_o we_o learn_v a_o character_n of_o god_n genuine_a and_o true_a people_n no_o false_a witnessing_n proceed_v out_o of_o their_o heart_n they_o do_v not_o backbite_v
if_o he_o judge_v right_o he_o will_v say_v the_o devil_n be_v in_o you_o of_o a_o truth_n obser_n 1._o note_v here_o what_o be_v the_o supreme_a and_o high_a judicatory_a of_o divine_a matter_n whereunto_o the_o last_o appeal_n for_o their_o decision_n and_o determination_n lie_v what_o else_o but_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n the_o congregation_n of_o man_n who_o fear_n god_n deny_v themselves_o take_v up_o their_o cross_n and_o follow_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n through_o his_o death_n into_o his_o life_n obser_n 2._o the_o lord_n will_v not_o that_o sin_n shall_v want_v a_o check_n if_o the_o offender_n become_v obdurate_a and_o obstinate_a the_o party_n offend_v must_v be_v as_o constant_a and_o resolute_a malo_fw-la nodo_fw-la malus_fw-la quaerendus_fw-la est_fw-la cuneus_fw-la obser_n 3._o this_o discover_v unto_o we_o the_o present_a divide_a babel_n wherein_o at_o this_o day_n the_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v scatter_v here_o and_o there_o wherein_o every_o divide_a party_n make_v choice_n of_o certain_a tenant_n as_o orthodox_n and_o right_n and_o bind_v up_o itself_o within_o those_o which_o they_o call_v their_o principle_n and_o these_o they_o must_v not_o exceed_v or_o go_v beyond_o or_o dare_v think_v otherwise_o lest_o they_o be_v too_o wise_a or_o too_o good_a like_o the_o ephesian_a commonwealth_n which_o keep_v all_o their_o citizen_n of_o one_o size_n so_o that_o no_o man_n must_v dare_v to_o exceed_v another_o in_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o banish_v hermadorus_n and_o give_v this_o reason_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o these_o they_o judge_v all_o other_o heterodox_n heretical_a erroneous_a condemn_v and_o judge_v one_o another_o and_o be_v condemn_v and_o judge_v one_o of_o another_o happy_a thrice_o happy_a they_o who_o in_o this_o confuse_a babel_n wherein_o so_o many_o contrary_a wind_n of_o false_a doctrine_n blow_n wherein_o there_o be_v so_o many_o false_a prophet_n and_o false_a christ_n so_o many_o divide_a party_n one_o opposite_a unto_o other_o every_o one_o yet_o boast_v itself_o to_o be_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n happy_a thrice_o happy_a they_o who_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n who_o know_v where_o the_o true_a spirit_n breath_n which_o be_v the_o true_a prophet_n who_o be_v the_o true_a christ_n which_o be_v the_o true_a christian_a church_n repreh_n 1._o him_n who_o assume_v to_o himself_o the_o cognizance_n of_o all_o controversy_n in_o religion_n of_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n who_o take_v himself_o to_o be_v that_o spiritualis_fw-la homo_fw-la qui_fw-la judicat_fw-la omne_fw-la who_o thrust_v himself_o alone_o or_o some_o substitute_n of_o he_o into_o the_o place_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n one_o of_o his_o faith_n write_v thus_o quaenam_fw-la est_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la cvi_fw-la peccatum_fw-la pertinacis_fw-la dici_fw-la debet_fw-la he_o answer_v equidem_fw-la tempore_fw-la antiquo_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la erat_fw-la congregatio_fw-la fidelium_fw-la for_o no_o excommunication_n be_v make_v but_o by_o the_o church_n gather_v togegether_o according_a to_o 1_o cor._n 5._o but_o because_o it_o be_v too_o much_o say_v he_o for_o the_o church_n so_o often_o to_o be_v call_v together_o it_o please_v the_o church_n that_o excommunication_n shall_v be_v make_v by_o one_o ecclesiastical_a judge_n it_o be_v too_o much_o etc._n etc._n be_v jeroboam_n argument_n 1_o king_n 12.28_o 29._o wherefore_o he_o set_v up_o his_o golden_a calf_n for_o go_n it_o please_v the_o church_n but_o what_o church_n &_o quo_fw-la jure_fw-la more_o of_o that_o anon_o but_o if_o he_o be_v that_o spiritual_a man_n mat._n 24.45_o let_v he_o take_v heed_n he_o be_v not_o find_v to_o be_v v._o 48._o that_o evil_a servant_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o assume_v to_o themselves_o the_o power_n to_o judge_v of_o person_n and_o thing_n controvert_v in_o religion_n yet_o be_v not_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n 6._o he_o who_o neglect_v to_o hear_v the_o church_n must_v be_v as_o a_o heathen_a or_o publican_n 1._o what_o be_v a_o heathen_a 2._o what_o be_v a_o publican_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o our_o english_a word_n heathen_a be_v derive_v be_v no_o more_o than_o gens_n and_o gentilis_fw-la a_o nation_n and_o of_o a_o nation_n howbeit_o in_o scripture_n they_o be_v proper_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heathen_n who_o be_v stranger_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o ignorant_a of_o divine_a worship_n and_o service_n this_o we_o have_v describe_v 1_o cor._n 12.3_o eph._n 2.11_o 12._o such_o a_o one_o be_v here_o in_o the_o text_n a_o heathen_a i._n e._n a_o vnbeliever_n and_o irreligious_a the_o reason_n why_o the_o jew_n thus_o account_v and_o call_v all_o nation_n heathen_a and_o gentile_n but_o themselves_o be_v because_o they_o hold_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d word_n which_o signify_v the_o people_n such_o as_o god_n peculiar_a people_n proper_a to_o themselves_o and_o call_v all_o other_o nation_n by_o the_o name_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nation_n gentile_n howbeit_o the_o jew_n themselves_o in_o scripture_n be_v very_o often_o call_v by_o the_o same_o name_n as_o josh_n 3.17_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o zeph._n 2.1_o 2._o a_o publican_n be_v proper_o such_o a_o one_o as_o buy_v of_o the_o roman_n the_o toll_n and_o custom_n whence_o the_o greek_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-fr 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o buy_v the_o custom_n which_o office_n though_o lawful_a luk._n 3.13_o yet_o be_v it_o very_o odious_a by_o reason_n of_o their_o covetousness_n and_o rapine_n so_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v plutarch_n of_o the_o greek_n but_o the_o jew_n above_o all_o other_o man_n hate_v they_o not_o only_o because_o they_o exact_v money_n of_o they_o but_o also_o because_o they_o so_o do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o roman_n who_o they_o think_v unworthy_a to_o reign_v over_o they_o as_o acknowledge_v no_o governor_n but_o god_n himself_o this_o begin_v by_o gaulonite_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o account_v they_o with_o the_o worst_a of_o sinner_n couple_v publican_n and_o sinner_n and_o publican_n and_o harlot_n together_o esteem_v they_o unworthy_a to_o be_v converse_v withal_o as_o profane_a person_n yea_o unfit_a to_o give_v testimony_n in_o civil_a matter_n yea_o they_o become_v so_o hateful_a that_o it_o be_v a_o proverbial_a speech_n among_o they_o take_v not_o a_o wife_n out_o of_o a_o family_n whereof_o any_o one_o be_v a_o publican_n because_o they_o be_v all_o publican_n i._n e._n all_o wicked_a people_n as_o if_o one_o publican_n like_o a_o sour_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n why_o must_v he_o who_o hear_v not_o the_o church_n be_v a_o heathen_a and_o publican_n 1._o the_o church_n have_v the_o last_o determination_n of_o such_o controversy_n 2._o the_o offender_n declare_v himself_o unworthy_a of_o christian_a society_n doubt_n whether_o ought_v such_o a_o excommunicate_a person_n to_o be_v so_o estrange_v and_o alienate_v from_o we_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v no_o commerce_n no_o society_n no_o friendship_n at_o all_o with_o he_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o doubt_n be_v because_o mat._n 5._o our_o lord_n enlarge_v brotherly_a love_n even_o to_o general_a love_n and_o v._o 47._o if_o you_o salute_v your_o brethren_n only_o do_v not_o the_o publican_n do_v the_o same_o they_o who_o be_v without_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n or_o society_n of_o christian_a man_n they_o be_v either_o such_o as_o be_v never_o within_o as_o eph._n 2._o or_o such_o as_o either_o depart_n from_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n or_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o it_o of_o these_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n for_o with_o the_o former_a we_o may_v converse_v with_o the_o latter_a not_o so_o the_o apostle_n warrant_v this_o distinction_n 1_o cor._n 5.9_o 10_o 11._o 1_o king_n 13.8_o 9_o 2_o thes_n 3.6_o yea_o so_o severe_a be_v the_o discipline_n of_o the_o primitive_a time_n in_o this_o case_n that_o a_o real_a and_o true_a brother_n must_v not_o so_o much_o as_o salute_v he_o who_o be_v only_o call_v a_o brother_n but_o as_o the_o jew_n salute_v only_o their_o brethren_n as_o our_o lord_n intimate_v mat._n 5.47_o account_v all_o other_o unworthy_a of_o their_o salutation_n even_o so_o estrange_v aught_o the_o church_n and_o her_o genuine_a child_n to_o be_v from_o those_o who_o have_v profess_v christ_n and_o his_o truth_n but_o be_v now_o fall_v away_o or_o deserve_o cast_v out_o so_o much_o st._n john_n give_v we_o in_o precept_n 2_o joh._n 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v not_o to_o he_o god_n speed_n yea_o in_o practice_n also_o say_v irenaeus_n when_o john_n the_o lord_n disciple_n come_v to_o ephesus_n to_o bathe_v see_v cerinthus_n
a_o apostate_n there_o he_o leap_v out_o again_o unwashed_a say_v he_o fear_v the_o bath_n will_v fall_v because_o cerinthus_n be_v in_o it_o a_o enemy_n of_o the_o truth_n iren._n lib._n 3._o chap._n 3._o tertullian_n give_v a_o very_a satisfactory_a reason_n in_o his_o book_n de_fw-fr poenitentia_fw-la such_o a_o apostate_n say_v he_o who_o return_v by_o his_o disobedience_n to_o his_o former_a sin_n do_v he_o not_o seem_v to_o say_v that_o he_o prefer_v the_o devil_n before_o god_n himself_o for_o he_o seem_v to_o have_v try_v both_o and_o compare_v both_o and_o now_o upon_o experience_n to_o give_v his_o judgement_n that_o he_o be_v the_o better_a master_n who_o servant_n again_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o be_v and_o whereas_o by_o repentance_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o repent_v of_o his_o repentance_n he_o become_v reconcile_v unto_o the_o devil_n and_o therefore_o he_o become_v so_o much_o the_o more_o hate_a of_o god_n by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o he_o be_v accept_v of_o his_o rival_n the_o devil_n obser_n 1._o hence_o it_o follow_v that_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n of_o which_o he_o speak_v in_o this_o place_n must_v be_v a_o congregation_n of_o self-denying_a faithful_a and_o obedient_a man_n sanctify_a pure_a etc._n etc._n for_o such_o a_o church_n must_v be_v of_o a_o life_n most_o contrary_a to_o the_o life_n of_o the_o heathen_n and_o publican_n otherwise_o if_o the_o church_n here_o mean_v may_v be_v allow_v her_o spot_n of_o deformity_n and_o her_o writness_n of_o the_o old_a man_n of_o sin_n mark_v what_o must_v necessary_o follow_v that_o the_o church_n judge_v and_o the_o sinful_a offender_n judge_v be_v of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o condition_n sinful_a man_n all_o only_o differ_v either_o in_o the_o several_a kind_n or_o at_o the_o best_a in_o the_o several_a degree_n of_o sin_n happy_o the_o church_n judge_v may_v be_v covetous_a the_o party_n to_o be_v judge_v prodigal_a and_o wasteful_a that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v judge_v the_o ungodly_a a_o sinful_a church_n excommunicate_v a_o sinful_a member_n of_o that_o church_n which_o be_v tantamount_n that_o satan_n shall_v cast_v out_o satan_n yea_o hence_o it_o may_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o a_o church_n or_o congregation_n of_o heathen_n and_o publican_n may_v excommunicate_v and_o cast_v out_o a_o member_n of_o the_o true_a christian_a church_n according_a to_o that_o in_o the_o epigramm_n that_o one_o sober_a man_n among_o a_o company_n of_o drunkard_n be_v censure_v by_o all_o as_o the_o only_a drunkard_n lest_o this_o may_v seem_v less_o probable_a unto_o any_o one_o or_o two_o instance_n without_o exception_n will_v prove_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o the_o sanedrim_n or_o great_a council_n of_o the_o jew_n consist_v of_o the_o most_o learned_a in_o the_o law_n and_o the_o most_o religious_a in_o that_o nation_n yet_o be_v they_o the_o man_n who_o condemn_v the_o prophet_n to_o death_n so_o that_o it_o can_v not_o be_v that_o a_o prophet_n shall_v perish_v out_o of_o jerusalem_n luk._n 13.33_o 34._o yea_o that_o very_o representative_a church_n of_o the_o jew_n judge_v our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n worthy_a to_o die_v etc._n etc._n the_o like_a we_o may_v say_v of_o the_o latin_a church_n that_o now_o for_o many_o year_n it_o have_v condemn_v man_n to_o death_n for_o heretic_n and_o schismatic_n who_o have_v be_v live_v member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n yea_o may_v we_o not_o say_v the_o like_a of_o the_o present_a visible_a church_n as_o it_o be_v call_v that_o since_o it_o teach_v that_o no_o man_n be_v able_a either_o of_o himself_o whereof_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n or_o by_o any_o grace_n receive_v in_o this_o life_n perfect_o to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n but_o do_v daily_o break_v they_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n may_v we_o not_o say_v of_o such_o a_o church_n that_o so_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n daily_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n that_o they_o 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&_o exinde_fw-la spei_fw-la aeternae_fw-la particeps_fw-la who_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n the_o father_n the_o substance_n of_o baptism_n be_v become_v holy_a and_o so_o partaker_n of_o the_o eternal_a hope_n now_o plain_o before_o we_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v name_v with_o christ_n name_n we_o must_v know_v what_o christ_n be_v see_v note_n on_o matth._n 10._o gen._n 1.28_o repreh_n 1._o all_o false_a appearance_n see_v note_n on_o matthew_n 10._o 2._o who_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n in_o outward_a profession_n yet_o be_v not_o the_o man_n they_o seem_v ibidem_fw-la exhort_v to_o a_o most_o earnest_a seriousness_n and_o sincerity_n ibidem_fw-la consol_n as_o these_o many_o antichrist_n who_o be_v here_o prophesy_v of_o by_o our_o lord_n that_o they_o shall_v come_v in_o his_o name_n so_o the_o true_a christ_n come_v in_o his_o father_n name_n also_o as_o the_o false_a christ_n come_v in_o their_o father_n name_n so_o the_o true_a christ_n come_v in_o the_o 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that_o the_o church_n in_o all_o age_n have_v stand_v and_o shall_v stand_v maugre_o all_o opposition_n 3._o those_o deceiver_n who_o profess_v this_o grand_a truth_n teach_v many_o lie_n and_o error_n under_o pretence_n of_o this_o one_o truth_n 2_o pet._n 2.12_o 13._o and_o under_o the_o colour_n of_o this_o truth_n live_v disobedient_o dissolute_o and_o loose_o tit._n 1.16_o and_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n judas_n v._n 4_o 5._o 4._o the_o devil_n transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n 2_o cor._n 11.13_o 14_o 15._o 5._o the_o great_a deceit_n and_o subtlety_n be_v hide_v and_o use_v here_o 6._o one_o truth_n may_v usher_v in_o many_o error_n by_o the_o subtlety_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o minister_n many_o shall_v come_v in_o christ_n name_n and_o say_v i_o be_o christ_n this_o day_n if_o at_o any_o other_o time_n since_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o apostle_n day_n this_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v in_o our_o ear_n 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his_o own_o receive_v he_o not_o joh._n 1._o he_o complain_v he_o have_v not_o where_o to_o lay_v his_o head_n he_o come_v that_o we_o may_v have_v life_n joh._n 10._o mean_n alas_o their_o pretence_n be_v so_o many_o and_o so_o glorious_a how_o can_v i_o but_o be_v deceive_v by_o they_o call_v thing_n and_o person_n by_o their_o right_a name_n alas_o how_o shall_v i_o know_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v not_o our_o lord_n tell_v his_o disciple_n by_o their_o fruit_n you_o shall_v know_v they_o mat._n 7.16_o and_o he_o there_o speak_v of_o these_o false_a prophet_n who_o shall_v come_v unto_o they_o in_o sheep_n clothing_n but_o inward_o be_v raven_a wolf_n when_o austin_n the_o monk_n come_v into_o england_n the_o remnant_n of_o the_o holy_a people_n who_o then_o dwell_v at_o glastenbury_n send_v of_o their_o brethren_n to_o discover_v of_o what_o spirit_n he_o be_v with_o this_o direction_n if_o he_o be_v humble_a lowly_a and_o meek_a he_o come_v in_o the_o real_a be_v nature_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v lowly_a and_o meek_a mat._n 11._o if_o he_o be_v proud_a etc._n etc._n though_o he_o come_v in_o the_o name_n and_o pretence_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o false_a prophet_n he_o call_v himself_o by_o a_o false_a name_n therefore_o prov._n 6.17_o a_o proud_a look_n and_o a_o lie_a tongue_n be_v join_v together_o and_o therefore_o proud_a and_o haughty_a scorner_n be_v his_o name_n who_o deal_v in_o proud_a wrath_n prov._n 21.24_o beware_v of_o they_o be_v not_o deceive_v by_o they_o if_o he_o be_v contentious_a though_o he_o come_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o false_a prophet_n and_o this_o fruit_n grow_v from_o the_o former_a pride_n for_o only_o by_o pride_n come_v contention_n prov._n 13.10_o he_o be_v no_o ambassador_n of_o peace_n beware_v of_o he_o pride_n go_v before_o contention_n prov._n 16.18_o if_o he_o be_v covetous_a let_v he_o come_v in_o what_o name_n he_o will_v he_o be_v a_o deceiver_n the_o lord_n have_v discover_v this_o to_o be_v the_o character_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n of_o old_a mich._n 3.5_o and_o the_o same_o be_v the_o mark_n and_o character_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n that_o come_v in_o the_o last_o time_n 2_o pet._n 2.1_o 2._o hezekiah_n break_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n and_o call_v it_o nehushtan_n 2_o king_n 18.4_o other_o may_v call_v it_o a_o god_n or_o a_o monument_n of_o the_o divine_a presence_n but_o he_o call_v it_o a_o piece_n of_o brass_n the_o people_n offer_v sacrifice_n and_o so_o call_v they_o when_o yet_o they_o worship_v their_o own_o false_a god_n but_o the_o lord_n call_v they_o not_o sacrifice_n but_o slay_v beast_n act._n 7._o jehu_n call_v his_o bloody_a mind_n by_o the_o name_n of_o zeal_n come_v see_v my_o zeal_n the_o jew_n call_v their_o abstinence_n from_o meat_n by_o the_o name_n of_o a_o fast_a which_o the_o prophet_n call_v their_o hold_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n esay_n 58._o mean_n if_o we_o receive_v the_o noble_a stranger_n shamgar_n with_o his_o ox-goad_n incite_v and_o stir_v up_o his_o minister_n the_o ox_n 1_o cor._n 9_o he_o will_v subdue_v these_o spiritual_a philistine_n the_o chaste_a penelope_n wait_v for_o ulysses_n and_o yield_v not_o to_o any_o paramour_n he_o come_v destroy_v they_o all_o and_o when_o the_o true_a bridegroom_n come_v he_o shall_v do_v in_o like_a manner_n they_o shall_v say_v i_o be_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o four_o thing_n which_o our_o lord_n foretell_v the_o profession_n of_o these_o many_o deceiver_n they_o shall_v say_v i_o be_o christ_n which_o may_v be_v understand_v two_o way_n 1._o when_o the_o deceiver_n shall_v speak_v this_o of_o themselves_o or_o 2._o they_o shall_v speak_v this_o of_o christ_n himself_o 1._o of_o themselves_o supra_fw-la 2._o when_o many_o shall_v speak_v these_o word_n of_o christ_n true_o and_o profess_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o the_o word_n no_o doubt_n be_v genuine_o and_o proper_o to_o be_v understand_v many_o shall_v say_v that_o i_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_o christ_n reason_n that_o under_o that_o truth_n they_o may_v vent_v their_o error_n observe_v 1._o many_o grand_a impostor_n and_o deceiver_n may_v profess_v much_o truth_n yea_o that_o grand_a truth_n that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n 2._o such_o believer_n and_o professor_n believe_v and_o confess_v no_o more_o than_o the_o devil_n themselves_o do_v mat._n 8.29_o mar._n 1.23_o 24._o act._n 16.17_o 18._o 2._o the_o effect_n they_o shall_v deceive_v many_o reason_n why_o shall_v these_o deceive_v many_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o many_o they_o be_v such_o as_o be_v fit_a to_o be_v deceive_v they_o be_v such_o as_o already_o perish_v in_o
sin_n and_o iniquity_n and_o so_o dispose_v themselves_o to_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n 2_o thess_n 2._o with_o all_o deceiveableness_n of_o unrighteousness_n in_o they_o that_o perish_v the_o prophet_n of_o ahab_n be_v resolve_v to_o say_v what_o the_o king_n will_v have_v they_o as_o he_o say_v qui_fw-la decipi_fw-la vult_fw-la decipiatur_fw-la in_o nomine_fw-la diaboli_fw-la 2._o the_o lord_n have_v warn_v they_o so_o that_o they_o be_v without_o excuse_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 3._o their_o punishment_n be_v most_o just_a because_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n they_o well_o deserve_v to_o be_v give_v up_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n joh._n 3._o i_o come_v in_o my_o father_n name_n say_v our_o saviour_n and_o you_o believe_v not_o in_o i_o note_v the_o great_a unbelief_n and_o folly_n of_o man_n they_o account_v those_o who_o will_v undeceive_v they_o and_o lead_v they_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n seducer_n so_o they_o account_v the_o apostle_n as_o deceiver_n who_o yet_o be_v true_a yea_o they_o call_v and_o accuse_v christ_n himself_o call_v he_o that_o deceiver_n yea_o they_o fear_v lest_o god_n himself_o the_o essential_a truth_n shall_v deceive_v they_o yet_o with_o full_a consent_n they_o credit_v and_o yield_v themselves_o to_o be_v seduce_v by_o the_o lust_n of_o error_n note_v the_o most_o dangerous_a stratagem_n of_o satan_n of_o all_o other_o he_o become_v a_o lie_a spirit_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o prophet_n 1_o king_n 22._o he_o corrupt_v the_o oracle_n and_o the_o priest_n that_o give_v it_o forth_o and_o make_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o join_v himself_o to_o the_o priest_n and_o let_v they_o have_v a_o love_n to_o deceive_v the_o whole_a world_n levi_n join_v to_o than_o the_o dragon_n make_v leviathan_n exhort_v let_v we_o reassume_v our_o lord_n caveat_n take_v heed_n lest_o any_o one_o deceive_v you_o there_o be_v danger_n look_v about_o you_o look_v within_o you_o the_o grand_a impostor_n lurk_v and_o lie_v hide_v here_o the_o qualification_n which_o our_o lord_n here_o name_n be_v of_o all_o other_o the_o most_o remarkable_a the_o deceiver_n be_v many_o multitudes_z of_o all_o kind_n bring_v their_o peril_n with_o they_o and_o endanger_v we_o lest_o we_o be_v persuade_v by_o they_o esay_n 31.1_o because_o they_o be_v many_o therefore_o exod._n 23.3_o they_o be_v ready_o press_v they_o be_v industrious_o wicked_a they_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v eph._n 4._o 3._o they_o come_v in_o christ_n name_n there_o be_v not_o a_o more_o dangerous_a fallacy_n than_o fallacia_fw-la nominis_fw-la that_o of_o name_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n express_v by_o the_o name_n whereby_o they_o be_v call_v whence_o god_n name_v and_o himself_o be_v the_o same_o deut._n 28.58_o and_o the_o creature_n be_v name_v by_o adam_n according_a to_o their_o nature_n and_o property_n see_v note_n on_o gen._n 1.28_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o 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shall_v be_v 1._o all_o the_o tribe_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v mourn_v 1._o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o who_o be_v this_o son_n of_o man_n its_o the_o question_n that_o the_o people_n ask_v our_o lord_n joh._n 12.34_o unto_o which_o although_o he_o there_o make_v no_o direct_a answer_n yet_o mat._n 16.13_o by_o that_o question_n who_o do_v man_n say_v that_o i_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_o he_o put_v it_o out_o of_o all_o question_n that_o he_o be_v that_o son_n of_o man_n so_o the_o lord_n jesus_n style_v himself_o very_o often_o in_o the_o gospel_n mat._n 8.20_o and_o 9.6_o beside_o many_o other_o place_n son_n of_o man_n i._n e._n a_o man._n reason_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v signify_v his_o humane_a nature_n which_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o for_o man_n sake_n heb._n 2._o or_o i_o that_o live_v in_o mean_a repute_n and_o contemptible_a estate_n among_o man_n or_o he_o give_v himself_o that_o name_n by_o which_o he_o will_v be_v more_o familiar_o call_v and_o this_o be_v all_o 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supper_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o those_o open_a and_o gross_a sin_n which_o every_o child_n can_v point_v at_o as_o whore_v drunkenness_n steal_v etc._n etc._n when_o yet_o we_o perceive_v not_o that_o we_o exclude_v ourselves_o from_o the_o true_a inward_a supper_n live_v in_o open_a enmity_n with_o our_o god_n spiritual_a whoredom_n spiritual_a fornication_n spiritual_a pride_n envy_n covetousness_n wrath_n malice_n implacable_a hatred_n and_o malice_n and_o all_o uncharitableness_n revenge_n unmercifulness_n worldly-mindedness_a we_o say_v that_o drunkenness_n whoredom_n fornication_n and_o gluttony_n they_o be_v of_o the_o beast_n yet_o we_o perceive_v not_o that_o envy_n pride_n covetousness_n etc._n etc._n be_v of_o the_o devil_n the_o other_o have_v plus_fw-la infamiae_fw-la these_o plus_fw-la peccati_fw-la as_o gregory_n say_v well_o yet_o be_v these_o not_o at_o all_o regard_v but_o the_o other_o look_v at_o as_o the_o only_a sin_n o_o belove_a will_v god_n that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o will_v impartial_o look_v into_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o search_v there_o what_o he_o do_v who_o will_v he_o do_v and_o will_v thence_o judge_v himself_o what_o he_o be_v if_o this_o we_o will_v do_v how_o soon_o shall_v we_o find_v not_o the_o mind_n and_o counsel_n of_o christ_n our_o friend_n there_o but_o our_o own_o carnal_a opinion_n not_o comply_v with_o the_o will_n of_o god_n but_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n in_o our_o own_o will_n no_o new_a birth_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o the_o old_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n no_o new_a life_n conformable_a to_o christ_n but_o a_o conversation_n conformable_a to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n whence_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o many_o of_o we_o who_o perhaps_o have_v think_v ourselves_o good_a christian_n be_v indeed_o no_o friend_n but_o the_o very_a enemy_n of_o christ_n jam._n 4.4_o it_o be_v
very_o be_v that_o we_o by_o our_o sin_n have_v crucify_v see_v note_n on_o gen._n 26._o ad_fw-la finem_fw-la consolat_a to_o believer_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n as_o they_o who_o believe_v not_o that_o he_o be_v i_o be_o they_o shall_v die_v in_o their_o sin_n so_o by_o like_a reason_n they_o who_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v i_o be_o they_o shall_v not_o die_v but_o live_v o_o but_o i_o be_o guilty_a of_o many_o sin_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o exod._n 20.1_o no_o marvel_n if_o while_n man_n have_v only_o a_o fantastical_a faith_n and_o believe_v only_o in_o a_o christ_n of_o their_o own_o imagine_v no_o marvel_n though_o the_o flood_n of_o belial_n make_v they_o afraid_a psal_n 18.4_o therefore_o matth._n 14.26_o they_o think_v they_o see_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o fancy_n or_o imagination_n vers_fw-la 27._o but_o jesus_n speak_v unto_o they_o say_v be_v confident_a i_o be_o he_o be_v not_o a_o fantastic_a or_o imaginary_a christ_n but_o a_o essential_a a_o be_v christ_n a_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o very_o be_v itself_o the_o i_o be_o when_o he_o come_v into_o our_o vessel_n he_o rebuke_n the_o sea_n of_o wickedness_n and_o the_o wind_n of_o temptation_n from_o evil_a spirit_n and_o then_o follow_v a_o great_a calm_a observe_v 1._o this_o discover_v their_o poor_a narrow_a carnal_a understanding_n of_o christ_n who_o think_v he_o then_o to_o begin_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n when_o he_o begin_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man._n this_o poor_a conceit_n the_o ebionite_n have_v of_o he_o that_o he_o be_v not_o only_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o he_o phil._n 2._o verus_fw-la homo_fw-la but_o merus_fw-la homo_fw-la a_o mere_a man_n and_o therefore_o those_o old_a heretic_n have_v their_o name_n ebionitae_n from_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d poor_a and_o miserable_a observe_v 2._o christ_n be_v the_o beginning_n who_o have_v speak_v to_o we_o in_o all_o age_n that_o eternal_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 1.1_o which_o have_v outward_o in_o the_o letter_n and_o word_n and_o inward_o by_o a_o mental_a voice_n speak_v to_o all_o generation_n of_o man_n exhort_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n speak_v outward_o they_o report_v of_o a_o god_n at_o rome_n who_o they_o call_v locutius_n who_o be_v often_o speak_v unto_o many_o and_o never_o leave_v speak_v until_o they_o have_v build_v he_o a_o temple_n and_o then_o ever_o afterward_o he_o hold_v his_o peace_n this_o story_n may_v have_v be_v very_o unhappy_o apply_v to_o some_o but_o to_o our_o present_a purpose_n i_o be_o the_o beginning_n he_o speak_v not_o only_o outward_o until_o he_o have_v get_v a_o temple_n until_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o walk_v in_o we_o and_o live_v in_o we_o but_o then_o he_o much_o more_o speak_v in_o we_o and_o become_v the_o oracle_n of_o his_o temple_n so_o that_o what_o he_o speak_v before_o in_o letter_n and_o word_n to_o the_o outward_a ear_n he_o now_o speak_v inward_o unto_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o believer_n that_o city_n which_o be_v at_o first_o call_v cyriath_n sepher_n joshuah_n call_v afterward_o debir_n josh_n 15.15_o cyriath_n sepher_n be_v the_o city_n of_o letter_n but_o when_o joshuah_n obtain_v the_o victory_n over_o it_o it_o become_v debir_n that_o be_v a_o oracle_n that_o word_n be_v in_o thou_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o act_n ii_o 4._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o they_o be_v all_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o begin_v to_o speak_v with_o other_o tongue_n as_o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n if_o any_o text_n of_o scripture_n may_v just_o challenge_v our_o best_a attention_n or_o kindle_v holy_a affection_n in_o we_o more_o than_o other_o i_o suppose_v this_o may_v where_o the_o holy_a and_o bless_a trinity_n god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n be_v busy_v and_o take_v up_o in_o matter_n of_o our_o best_a advantage_n the_o give_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o all_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o disciple_n enable_v they_o inward_o for_o their_o most_o holy_a function_n give_v they_o divers_a tongue_n fit_v they_o with_o utterance_n outward_o for_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o gospel_n throughout_o the_o world_n that_o which_o the_o eunuch_n complain_v act._n 8.31_o how_o can_v i_o understand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pray_v we_o therefore_o that_o the_o lord_n who_o send_v his_o spirit_n in_o fiery_a tongue_n will_v enlighten_v the_o understanding_n and_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n and_o that_o he_o who_o make_v able_a minister_n both_o of_o the_o letter_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o make_v man_n mouth_n will_v vouchsafe_v a_o portion_n of_o his_o spirit_n unto_o the_o speaker_n and_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o learned_a that_o he_o may_v speak_v a_o word_n in_o season_n that_o he_o may_v impart_v some_o spiritual_a gift_n unto_o the_o congregation_n that_o he_o may_v interpret_v that_o the_o church_n may_v receive_v edify_v which_o that_o we_o may_v all_o the_o better_o do_v you_o may_v be_v please_v to_o know_v that_o the_o great_a promise_n of_o god_n the_o father_n luk._n 24.49_o the_o great_a promise_n of_o god_n the_o son_n joh._n 15.26_o and_o the_o great_a promise_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n vers_n 33._o of_o this_o chapter_n be_v in_o this_o text_n record_v to_o have_v be_v perform_v when_o they_o be_v all_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o begin_v to_o speak_v with_o other_o tongue_n as_o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n the_o whole_a chapter_n comprehend_v a_o historical_a narrative_n of_o god_n promise_v perform_v the_o divers_a censure_n and_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o 1._o in_o the_o historical_a narrative_n you_o have_v 1._o the_o time_n place_n and_o person_n on_o who_o and_o in_o who_o this_o promise_n be_v perform_v and_o by_o who_o it_o be_v make_v manifest_a unto_o other_o 2._o the_o miraculous_a performance_n itself_o express_v outward_o and_o inward_o 1._o outward_o by_o type_n and_o figure_n and_o that_o two_o way_n proportionable_a unto_o the_o two_o disciplinary_a sense_n of_o hear_v and_o see_v 1._o of_o hear_v and_o that_o be_v a_o sound_n a_o sudden_a sound_n a_o sudden_a sound_n come_v from_o heaven_n adorn_v by_o a_o contract_n similitude_n and_o a_o sound_a as_o of_o a_o great_a rush_a wind_n and_o by_o the_o effect_n it_o fill_v the_o whole_a house_n where_o they_o be_v sit_v 2._o the_o second_o type_n be_v in_o proportion_n unto_o the_o sense_n of_o see_v and_o thus_o there_o be_v represent_v unto_o they_o cleave_a tongue_n in_o similitude_n resemble_v fire_n and_o in_o effect_n sit_v upon_o each_o of_o they_o 2._o god_n performance_n of_o his_o promise_n be_v also_o describe_v from_o the_o inward_a effect_n it_o wrought_v in_o and_o by_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n which_o be_v the_o thing_n signify_v by_o those_o outward_a type_n and_o figure_n they_o be_v all_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v with_o other_o tongue_n as_o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n the_o text_n as_o you_o may_v perceive_v contain_v a_o real_a and_o true_a performance_n of_o god_n promise_n unto_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n they_o be_v all_o fill_v etc._n etc._n wherein_o there_o be_v 1._o a_o effect_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n they_o be_v all_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o a_o effect_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n they_o begin_v to_o speak_v with_o other_o tongue_n as_o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n the_o word_n may_v be_v resolve_v into_o these_o divine_a truth_n or_o doctrine_n 1._o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n be_v fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o they_o begin_v to_o speak_v with_o other_o tongue_n 3._o they_o be_v all_o fill_v etc._n etc._n and_o then_o begin_v etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n 5._o as_o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n so_o they_o speak_v 1._o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n be_v fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o by_o all_o in_o text_n be_v mean_v the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n the_o 13.14_o and_o 15._o verse_n of_o the_o former_a chapter_n easy_o prove_v that_o these_o be_v now_o altogether_o and_o that_o in_o they_o and_o by_o they_o this_o effect_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v wrought_v appear_v by_o the_o first_o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n all_o these_o be_v say_v to_o be_v fill_v fill_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o adequation_n or_o inward_a fit_v of_o the_o thing_n contain_v unto_o the_o thing_n contain_v to_o fill_v and_o to_o be_v fill_v and_o their_o contrary_n to_o empty_a
thus_o gen._n 38.1_o a_o man_n a_o adullamite_n i._n e._n a_o adullamite_n exod._n 2.14_o a_o man_n a_o prince_n be_v in_o the_o lxx_o only_o a_o prince_n act._n 7.27_o thus_o isa_n 40.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o have_v be_v a_o man_n of_o his_o counsel_n be_v in_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thus_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n often_o this_o hebraism_n may_v be_v observe_v matth._n 13.28_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o enemy_n a_o man_n which_o we_o turn_v well_o only_o a_o enemy_n so_o luk._n 24.7_o the_o son_n of_o man_n must_v be_v deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o men-sinner_n which_o we_o render_v well_o sinful_a man_n thus_o for_o the_o phrase_n in_o the_o text_n gen._n 13.8_o abraham_n say_v to_o lot_n we_o be_v man_n brethren_n i._n e._n brethren_n and_o therefore_o where_o we_o have_v man_n and_o brethren_n in_o eleven_o place_n of_o the_o act_n our_o translator_n render_v the_o phrase_n man_n and_o brethren_n because_o it_o be_v uncouth_a in_o our_o language_n now_o brethren_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o word_n use_v in_o the_o large_a sense_n for_o all_o kinsman_n thus_o abraham_n and_o lot_n be_v brethren_n gen._n 13.8_o though_o lot_n be_v abraham_n nephew_n abraham_n brother_n son_n gen._n 12.5_o and_o christ_n kinsman_n be_v call_v his_o brethren_n 1_o cor._n 9.5_o more_o special_o the_o jew_n call_v one_o another_o brethren_n as_o descend_v from_o the_o same_o natural_a ancestor_n the_o great_a patriarch_n abraham_n abraham_n be_v our_o father_n say_v they_o to_o our_o saviour_n joh._n 8.39_o 2._o as_o bear_v of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n so_o the_o same_o jew_n presume_v they_o be_v vers_n 41._o of_o that_o chapter_n we_o have_v one_o father_n even_o god_n but_o what_o they_o false_o arrogate_a unto_o themselves_o be_v true_a of_o all_o those_o who_o fear_v their_o god_n as_o child_n their_o father_n for_o so_o st._n paul_n speak_v home_o and_o full_o of_o both_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d act._n 17._o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v all_o brethren_n but_o believer_n be_v unite_v in_o a_o close_a brotherhood_n one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o all_o and_o christ_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v we_o brethren_n observe_v 1._o a_o ground_n of_o mutual_a love_n love_v as_o brethren_n 1_o pet._n 3.2_o observe_v 2._o be_v tender_a one_o of_o another_o 1_o cor._n 8.11_o 12_o 13._o through_o thy_o knowledge_n shall_v thy_o weak_a brother_n perish_v when_o you_o sin_n against_o the_o brethren_n you_o sin_n against_o christ_n if_o meat_n make_v my_o brother_n to_o offend_v i_o will_v not_o eat_v flesh_n till_o i_o die_v repreh_n a_o just_a ground_n of_o reproof_n of_o all_o dissension_n and_o disagreement_n gen._n 13.8_o let_v there_o be_v no_o strife_n i_o pray_v thou_o between_o i_o and_o thou_o abraham_n argument_n act._n 7.26_o moses_n his_o argument_n sir_n you_o be_v brethren_n why_o do_v you_o wrong_v one_o another_o our_o saviour_n argument_n one_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o nearness_n of_o a_o evil_a but_o mankind_n periit_fw-la it_o be_v lose_v the_o lose_a sheep_n the_o lose_a groat_n the_o lose_v the_o dead_a son_n luk._n 15._o observe_v 2._o they_o who_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o crooked_a generation_n be_v man_n save_v as_o from_o imminent_a peril_n as_o brand_n pluck_v out_o of_o the_o fire-hearth_n as_o man_n alive_a from_o the_o dead_a so_o the_o syriack_n interpreter_n here_o 3._o this_o work_n be_v not_o wrought_v by_o man_n alone_o but_o by_o the_o father_n prevent_v man_n by_o his_o grace_n for_o it_o be_v very_o observable_a that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o therefore_o the_o word_n vers_fw-la 40._o however_o we_o turn_v it_o active_o save_v yourselves_o be_v in_o the_o form_n passive_a as_o be_v also_o the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n which_o imply_v that_o we_o shall_v deum_fw-la pati_fw-la suffer_v the_o save_a work_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o soul_n yield_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o cooperate_v with_o he_o 1._o as_o it_o answer_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o save_v it_o be_v very_o observable_a that_o that_o verb_n be_v never_o read_v in_o the_o active_a kal_n imply_v by_o that_o defect_n that_o man_n as_o he_o be_v pure_o man_n can_v never_o save_v himself_o by_o his_o own_o power_n but_o that_o we_o obtain_v all_o our_o power_n ability_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o god_n only_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o according_a to_o that_o of_o jerem._n 17.14_o save_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o vain_a be_v the_o salvation_n of_o man_n psal_n 60.13_o 2._o it_o answer_v also_o to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o escape_v or_o cause_n to_o escape_v and_o thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n we_o turn_v here_o save_v may_v answer_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d evasore_n such_o as_o escape_v the_o great_a and_o imminent_a danger_n of_o the_o untoward_a generation_n such_o as_o be_v save_v or_o have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o whence_o be_v it_o that_o some_o be_v save_v from_o the_o crooked_a generation_n sure_o god_n the_o father_n preserve_v they_o from_o it_o psal_n 12.7_o thou_o will_v save_v they_o from_o this_o generation_n and_o what_o generation_n that_o be_v he_o tell_v we_o in_o the_o next_o word_n vers_fw-la 8._o the_o wicked_a walk_n round_o about_o a_o crooked_a generation_n for_o not_o only_o the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n also_o be_v call_v our_o saviour_n and_o say_v to_o save_v we_o tit._n 3.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o this_o he_o do_v sometime_o 1._o immediate_o so_o he_o call_v abraham_n out_o of_o ur_fw-la 2._o mediate_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o angel_n as_o lot_n or_o by_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v saviour_n obad._n vers_fw-la 21._o this_o they_o do_v by_o that_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n unto_o all_o man_n tit._n 2._o thus_o we_o read_v that_o paul_n separate_v the_o disciple_n from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n act_v 19.9_o nor_o be_v they_o want_v to_o themselves_o and_o therefore_o we_o turn_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d save_v yourselves_o from_o this_o untoward_a generation_n 2._o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o be_v save_v hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v who_o these_o save_v once_o be_v and_o from_o what_o they_o be_v save_v which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o first_o dispensation_n my_o father_n work_v hitherto_o say_v the_o son_n of_o he_o and_o i_o also_o work_v joh._n 5.17_o come_v we_o then_o to_o that_o second_o work_n the_o work_n of_o the_o son_n in_o the_o second_o dispensation_n and_o so_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v the_o lord_n christ_n who_o be_v here_o say_v to_o add_v unto_o the_o church_n here_o than_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v the_o church_n and_o 2._o what_o it_o be_v to_o add_v unto_o the_o church_n 1._o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v say_v to_o add_v these_o save_v once_o unto_o the_o church_n when_o he_o work_v that_o work_n in_o they_o which_o his_o father_n give_v he_o to_o do_v joh._n 17._o when_o he_o further_o instruct_v they_o they_o now_o become_v his_o disciple_n in_o self-denial_n take_v up_o the_o cross_n daily_o daily_o mortify_v their_o earthly_a member_n reason_n may_v be_v give_v in_o regard_n of_o 1._o him_n who_o make_v this_o addition_n 2._o the_o church_n to_o which_o this_o addition_n be_v make_v 3._o those_o who_o be_v save_v and_o add_v to_o the_o church_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o make_v this_o addition_n he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n and_o have_v all_o authority_n over_o it_o they_o also_o who_o be_v to_o be_v add_v unto_o the_o church_n be_v he_o for_o it_o be_v true_a of_o these_o also_o which_o he_o speak_v of_o his_o apostle_n thou_o they_o be_v and_o thou_o give_v they_o unto_o i_o joh._n 17._o 2._o as_o for_o the_o church_n it_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n which_o as_o yet_o have_v but_o few_o member_n one_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o act._n 1._o beside_o what_o access_n it_o receive_v vers_fw-la 41._o whereas_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o abraham_n be_v that_o his_o seed_n shall_v be_v as_o the_o star_n in_o heaven_n for_o multitude_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n on_o the_o sea_n shore_n 3._o as_o for_o those_o who_o be_v save_v it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o they_o be_v hew_v fit_v and_o prepare_v by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o father_n and_o his_o prophet_n that_o they_o may_v be_v add_v as_o live_a stone_n unto_o the_o spiritual_a house_n as_o live_v member_n to_o the_o body_n of_o
god_n must_v have_v a_o keeper_n or_o a_o dresser_n who_o be_v you_o know_v the_o first_o adam_n but_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o second_o a_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v from_o vers_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 14._o our_o apostle_n treat_v of_o sin_n and_o the_o reign_n of_o it_o in_o the_o world_n wherein_o we_o have_v 1._o the_o entrance_n and_o usurpation_n of_o the_o tyrant_n as_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o his_o progress_n and_o gain_v power_n over_o all_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v 3._o his_o duration_n and_o continuance_n in_o his_o reign_n from_o adam_n till_o moses_n from_o vers_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n our_o apostle_n compare_v christ_n the_o author_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n with_o adam_n the_o author_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o that_o as_o like_v and_o unlike_a 1._o as_o like_v vers_n 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o vers_n 18_o 19_o vers_fw-la 12._o as_o by_o adam_n sin_n enter_v upon_o all_o man_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n so_o by_o christ_n righteousness_n enter_v upon_o all_o believer_n and_o by_o righteousness_n life_n the_o apodosis_n and_o reddition_n of_o this_o similitude_n be_v not_o full_a but_o imperfect_o set_v down_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 14_o verse_n verse_n 13._o contain_v a_o prolepsis_n if_o all_o have_v sin_v than_o they_o who_o live_v before_o the_o law_n but_o not_o they_o for_o where_o no_o law_n be_v there_o be_v no_o trangression_n the_o apostle_n distinguish_v the_o be_v of_o sin_n from_o the_o appear_v of_o it_o and_o deny_v the_o assumption_n by_o affirm_v the_o reign_n of_o sin_n from_o adam_n to_o moses_n although_o sin_n be_v not_o repute_v for_o sin_n the_o divine_a truth_n contain_v in_o these_o word_n be_v these_o 1._o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o death_n enter_v by_o sin_n 3._o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n in_o that_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v 4._o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n until_o the_o law_n 5._o it_o be_v not_o impute_v or_o repute_v sin_n when_o there_o be_v no_o law_n 6._o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n 7._o it_o reign_v over_o all_o they_o who_o have_v not_o sin_v according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n 8._o this_o adam_n be_v the_o figure_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v then_o to_o come_v here_o we_o be_v to_o inquire_v 1._o who_o this_o one_o man_n be_v 2._o what_o be_v the_o world_n 3._o what_o sin_n this_o be_v 4._o how_o be_v sin_n say_v by_o one_o man_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n we_o shall_v not_o need_n go_v far_o for_o explanation_n of_o all_o these_o this_o very_a divine_a truth_n be_v express_v in_o other_o word_n in_o the_o follow_a part_n of_o the_o chapter_n 1._o this_o one_o man_n here_o be_v afterward_o call_v adam_n vers_n 14._o 2._o the_o world_n in_o this_o first_o point_n be_v call_v all_o man_n in_o the_o three_o 3._o sin_n here_o be_v call_v the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n vers_n 19_o i._n e._n original_a sin_n call_v by_o many_o name_n in_o scripture_n and_o by_o the_o ancient_n peccatum_fw-la pecean_n the_o sin_v sin_n foam_n fuel_n languor_n naturae_fw-la the_o sickness_n of_o nature_n languor_n membrorum_fw-la the_o weakness_n of_o the_o member_n lex_fw-la membrorum_fw-la the_o law_n of_o the_o member_n concupiscentia_fw-la concupiscence_n &_o macula_fw-la carnis_fw-la the_o spot_n of_o the_o flesh_n 4._o what_o here_o be_v by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n that_o vers_n 19_o be_v by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n for_o our_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o truth_n we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o how_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o how_o by_o one_o man_n the_o answer_n to_o which_o may_v contain_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o point_n dub._n 1._o how_o enter_v sin_n into_o the_o world_n by_o imputation_n only_o or_o by_o real_a propagation_n also_o certain_o by_o both_o for_o to_o say_v that_o god_n impute_v sin_n to_o the_o posterity_n of_o adam_n if_o there_o be_v no_o guilt_n of_o sin_n contract_v will_v require_v much_o art_n to_o excuse_n god_n of_o injustice_n which_o our_o god_n need_v not_o no_o he_o need_v none_o of_o our_o sin_n to_o declare_v he_o righteous_a no_o let_v god_n be_v true_a and_o every_o man_n a_o liar_n rom._n 3.4_o 2._o but_o if_o we_o say_v sin_n enter_v by_o real_a and_o true_a propagation_n as_o indeed_o it_o do_v here_o the_o schoolman_n will_v trouble_v we_o with_o their_o more_o curious_a than_o useful_a quaeres_fw-la utrum_fw-la per_fw-la animam_fw-la a_o per_fw-la corpus_fw-la &_o carnem_fw-la tantum_fw-la etc._n etc._n whether_o the_o contagion_n be_v convey_v by_o the_o soul_n or_o by_o the_o body_n and_o they_o resolve_v it_o even_o the_o subtle_a of_o they_o by_o a_o implicit_a contradiction_n or_o little_o better_a when_o they_o deny_v that_o it_o be_v convey_v by_o the_o soul_n yet_o say_v that_o per_fw-la virtutem_fw-la activam_fw-la seminis_fw-la that_o sin_n be_v convey_v by_o the_o active_a power_n of_o the_o seed_n and_o what_o active_a power_n be_v that_o in_o the_o seed_n but_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v call_v motus_fw-la efficiens_fw-la principium_fw-la and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o cause_n or_o the_o beginning_n by_o the_o philosopher_n who_o they_o all_o follow_v if_o any_o hence_o infer_v that_o then_o god_n shall_v be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o it_o follow_v not_o for_o certain_o man_n be_v and_o may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o beget_v a_o man_n and_o what_o be_v that_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o beget_v another_o like_a to_o one_o self_n this_o power_n god_n give_v to_o man_n in_o the_o beginning_n gen._n 1.28_o and_o i_o know_v not_o when_o he_o take_v it_o from_o he_o for_o we_o find_v that_o adam_n beget_v a_o son_n in_o his_o own_o likeness_n after_o his_o image_n he_o have_v lose_v the_o image_n of_o god_n why_o be_v it_o repeat_v in_o his_o own_o likeness_n in_o his_o own_o image_n what_o be_v imply_v but_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n corrupt_a like_o himself_o the_o opposition_n between_o these_o two_o expression_n evince_v it_o vers_n 1._o in_o the_o day_n that_o god_n create_v man_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n make_v he_o he_o that_o be_v the_o beauty_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o soul_n then_o vers_n 3._o adam_n beget_v a_o son_n in_o his_o own_o likeness_n after_o his_o image_n i._n e._n the_o original_a stain_n and_o impurity_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v spirit_n joh._n 3_o 6._o psal_n 51.5_o i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o this_o one_o man_n may_v be_v consider_v either_o 1._o in_o himself_o as_o one_o individual_a and_o single_a person_n or_o 2._o as_o a_o common_a person_n radix_fw-la communitatis_fw-la the_o root_n of_o the_o community_n and_o so_o unus_fw-la homo_fw-la be_v omnes_fw-la homines_fw-la one_o man_n be_v all_o man_n 1._o if_o as_o one_o person_n his_o sin_n be_v only_o his_o own_o and_o no_o man_n else_o 2._o if_o we_o consider_v the_o first_o man_n as_o a_o common_a person_n and_o radix_fw-la communitatis_fw-la he_o be_v then_o understand_v to_o receive_v all_o for_o himself_o and_o for_o the_o community_n which_o depend_v upon_o he_o so_o he_o receive_v for_o himself_o and_o all_o mankind_n original_a righteousness_n and_o innocency_n as_o a_o father_n receive_v a_o inheritance_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o heir_n for_o ever_o and_o as_o he_o receive_v all_o for_o himself_o and_o his_o posterity_n so_o his_o loss_n be_v to_o himself_o if_o he_o lose_v and_o redound_v from_o himself_o to_o all_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o that_o this_o be_v just_a with_o god_n just_a man_n and_o lawgiver_n themselves_o allow_v and_o approve_v vide_fw-la note_n in_o prov._n 29.8_o observe_v 1._o see_v then_o o_o man_n what_o thy_o first_o condition_n be_v and_o what_o thy_o present_a condition_n be_v vide_fw-la note_n in_o hos_n 8.12_o observe_v 2._o sin_n be_v come_v as_o a_o stranger_n into_o the_o world_n so_o a_o stranger_n come_v to_o david_n observe_v 3._o sin_n be_v not_o original_o in_o the_o world_n gen._n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wisdom_n 1.13_o 14._o observe_v 4._o the_o direful_a and_o prodigious_a increase_n of_o sin_n from_o one_o spawn_n so_o innumerable_a a_o fry_n vide_fw-la note_n in_o rom._n 6._o so_o efficacious_a and_o powerful_a be_v the_o poison_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v of_o a_o spread_a nature_n we_o say_v bonum_fw-la est_fw-la diffusivum_fw-la svi_fw-la good_a be_v diffusive_a of_o its_o self_n it_o be_v as_o true_a of_o
a_o prolepsis_n or_o answer_v to_o a_o tacit_a objection_n arise_v from_o the_o former_a word_n and_o may_v be_v frame_v thus_o if_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v and_o death_n have_v pass_v over_o all_o man_n in_o that_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v then_o it_o shall_v follow_v that_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n be_v give_v but_o that_o seem_v inconvenient_a for_o no_o man_n can_v sin_v before_o the_o law_n give_v because_o where_o there_o be_v no_o law_n there_o be_v no_o transgression_n rom._n 4.15_o now_o for_o a_o long_a time_n after_o the_o creation_n about_o 2450_o year_n no_o law_n be_v give_v therefore_o for_o that_o time_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n the_o world_n the_o apostle_n meet_v with_o this_o objection_n deny_v the_o minor_a or_o assumption_n by_o oppose_v the_o contradictory_n to_o it_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o text_n until_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n but_o how_o can_v that_o be_v when_o there_o be_v no_o law_n the_o apostle_n answer_v by_o distinguish_v between_o the_o be_v of_o sin_n and_o the_o knowledge_n and_o imputation_n of_o it_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v or_o repute_v sin_n where_o there_o be_v no_o law_n yet_o sin_n then_o be_v and_o have_v a_o be_v the_o world_n when_o there_o be_v no_o law_n in_o the_o word_n then_o we_o have_v these_o two_o part_n 1._o a_o position_n until_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n 2._o a_o exposition_n of_o it_o but_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v while_o there_o be_v no_o law_n we_o may_v resolve_v both_o into_o the_o truth_n contain_v in_o they_o 1._o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n 2._o it_o be_v in_o the_o world_n until_o the_o law_n 3._o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v or_o repute_v while_o there_o be_v no_o law_n 4._o though_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o and_o till_o the_o law_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o impute_v or_o repute_v while_o there_o be_v no_o law_n 1._o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n quaere_fw-la 1._o what_o sin_n be_v here_o mean_v 2._o how_o be_v it_o in_o the_o world_n 3._o what_o law_n be_v here_o mean_v 4._o how_o be_v sin_n before_o the_o law_n 1._o by_o sin_n we_o here_o understand_v principal_o the_o first_o sin_n which_o we_o call_v original_a bring_v into_o the_o world_n by_o the_o first_o adam_n as_o also_o all_o sin_n derive_v from_o that_o pollute_a fountain_n 1_o joh._n 2.16_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n 2._o by_o the_o world_n all_o mankind_n be_v here_o mean_v so_o vers_fw-la 12._o what_o be_v first_o call_v the_o world_n the_o apostle_n present_o call_v all_o man_n and_o because_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a world_n in_o man_n heart_n ecclus._n 3.11_o wherein_o sin_n principal_o reside_v for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 15.19_o sin_n may_v be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o in_o the_o proper_a seat_n 3._o by_o the_o law_n some_o here_o understand_v the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o it_o may_v be_v true_o so_o understand_v in_o regard_n of_o those_o who_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n which_o doubtless_o of_o the_o two_o be_v rather_o here_o mean_v and_o which_o have_v the_o work_n before_o any_o write_a law_n be_v make_v know_v see_v note_n in_o rom._n 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o how_o be_v sin_n in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n i_o answer_v sin_n before_o the_o law_n be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o dead_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 7.8_o without_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v dead_a which_o be_v all_o one_o with_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n without_o the_o law_n the_o reason_n in_o regard_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o law_n 1._o sin_n as_o the_o malady_n and_o disease_n of_o the_o world_n must_v precede_v and_o be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o remedy_n be_v prepare_v for_o it_o and_o the_o law_n give_v after_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n suppose_v this_o for_o the_o law_n be_v ordain_v and_o make_v for_o the_o lawless_a 1_o tim._n 1.9_o sceva_n note_n in_o rom._n 7.9_o object_n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v doubt_v for_o if_o sin_n be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n as_o 1_o joh._n 3.4_o then_o must_v the_o law_n be_v before_o sin_n how_o otherwise_o can_v the_o law_n be_v transgress_v by_o sin_n and_o therefore_o it_o seem_v that_o sin_n be_v not_o in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n i_o answer_v sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n this_o may_v be_v two_o way_n understand_v 1._o simple_o and_o absolute_o or_o 2._o comparative_o and_o relative_o 1._o simple_o and_o absolute_o and_o so_o it_o be_v not_o true_a that_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o any_o law_n for_o we_o read_v of_o a_o lawgiver_n to_o adam_n both_o 1._o affirmitive_a of_o every_o tree_n etc._n etc._n and_o 2._o negative_a of_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n thou_o shall_v not_o eat_v both_o these_o be_v declare_v in_o legal_a term_n gen._n 2._o beside_o sin_n general_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o a_o law_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o joh._n 3.4_o whence_o it_o follow_v undeniable_o that_o the_o law_n must_v be_v before_o it_o can_v be_v transgress_v and_o therefore_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o in_o the_o world_n simple_o and_o absolute_o before_o the_o law_n 2._o relative_o and_o comparative_o in_o regard_n of_o a_o law_n afterward_o to_o be_v give_v and_o so_o it_o be_v true_a whether_o we_o understand_v 1._o the_o natural_a or_o 2._o the_o moysaicall_a and_o moral_a law_n that_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n thus_o we_o read_v that_o after_o the_o fall_n the_o lord_n promise_v to_o put_v enmity_n between_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n gen._n 3.15_o that_o be_v the_o law_n to_o be_v a_o perpetual_a enmity_n against_o sin_n in_o he_o so_o ephes_n 2.15_o the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n so_o col._n 2.14_o observe_v 1._o observe_v our_o natural_a estate_n and_o condition_n what_o it_o be_v until_o the_o law_n come_v we_o be_v in_o our_o sin_n see_v the_o condition_n of_o thousand_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n in_o rom._n 7.9_o it_o be_v no_o good_a argument_n that_o sin_n be_v mortify_v in_o we_o because_o it_o seem_v dead_a in_o we_o and_o the_o motion_n of_o it_o appear_v not_o in_o we_o ibid._n observe_v 2._o antiquity_n be_v no_o good_a argument_n of_o the_o only_a true_a church_n and_o true_a religion_n we_o see_v here_o that_o sin_n be_v before_o the_o law_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o be_v a_o murderer_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o abide_v not_o in_o the_o truth_n joh._n 8.14_o so_o it_o be_v no_o whit_n to_o their_o credit_n who_o call_v we_o of_o the_o reform_a church_n novantes_fw-la &_o novatores_fw-la while_o they_o themselves_o be_v veteratores_fw-la 2._o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n until_o the_o law_n until_o the_o law_n yea_o and_o after_o the_o law_n be_v give_v much_o more_o how_o then_o do_v we_o understand_v this_o that_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n until_o the_o law_n this_o point_n want_v explication_n of_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v until_o which_o like_o another_o of_o the_o same_o sense_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d both_o which_o answer_n to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o these_o ita_fw-la pertinent_a ad_fw-la tempus_fw-la precedens_fw-la ut_fw-la de_fw-la futuro_fw-la non_fw-la inferunt_fw-la contrarium_fw-la they_o so_o put_v a_o period_n and_o end_n unto_o the_o time_n past_a that_o they_o infer_v not_o the_o contrary_a fon_n the_o time_n to_o come_v gen._n 28.15_o heb._n 13._o psal_n 11.2_o 8._o 2_o sam._n 6.23_o matth._n 1._o see_v note_n in_o heb._n 1._o until_o i_o make_v thus_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n until_o the_o law_n that_o hnder_v not_o but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o the_o world_n after_o the_o law_n but_o so_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n before_o the_o law_n that_o it_o seem_v dead_a and_o appear_v not_o but_o when_o the_o law_n come_v sin_n revive_v which_o be_v the_o apostle_n exposition_n of_o the_o text_n rom._n 7._o until_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n there_o be_v some_o question_n of_o it_o then_o for_o than_o it_o appear_v not_o there_o be_v no_o question_n of_o it_o afterward_o for_o when_o the_o law_n come_v sin_n revive_v etc._n etc._n and_o the_o reason_n be_v 1._o from_o the_o antipathy_n of_o the_o law_n unto_o sin_n 2._o the_o goodness_n and_o compassion_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n unto_o the_o sinner_n
negligunt_fw-la common_a thing_n be_v neglect_v that_o which_o all_o take_v care_n of_o be_v neglect_v of_o all_o i_o speak_v now_o of_o his_o particular_a come_n unto_o every_o believer_n who_o according_a to_o that_o order_n which_o god_n have_v put_v in_o thing_n have_v first_o in_o he_o a_o earthly_a nature_n and_o then_o a_o heavenly_a he_o bear_v first_o the_o earthly_a image_n and_o then_o the_o heavenly_a he_o be_v first_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d then_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o cor._n 15.45_o 49._o and_o this_o may_v be_v one_o reason_n of_o this_o point_n god_n method_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o natural_a adam_n 2._o another_o may_v be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o sinful_a adam_n for_o whereas_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v our_o nature_n good_a and_o very_o good_a and_o have_v sow_o the_o seed_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o envious_a man_n the_o devil_n sow_v his_o tare_n he_o have_v interpose_v his_o sinful_a and_o wicked_a nature_n and_o this_o hinder_v the_o heavenly_a man_n from_o his_o come_n and_o make_v he_o future_a and_o to_o come_v unto_o we_o observe_v 1._o whence_o behold_v o_o man_n a_o threefold_a adam_n and_o that_o in_o thyself_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n two_o of_o these_o you_o have_v together_o 1_o cor._n 15.47_o the_o three_o you_o have_v 2_o thes_n 2.3_o call_v express_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o man_n of_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v prove_v by_o what_o i_o tell_v you_o before_o that_o sin_n be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n jam._n 1.15_o for_o so_o he_o be_v here_o call_v the_o son_n of_o perdition_n syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d revel_v 9.11_o why_o but_o this_o you_o will_v say_v be_v antichrist_n the_o very_o same_o but_o i_o speak_v not_o here_o of_o any_o outward_a antichrist_n st._n john_n tell_v we_o there_o be_v many_o and_o therefore_o no_o doubt_n but_o there_o be_v one_o yea_o and_o a_o great_a one_o at_o rome_n yea_o and_o every_o where_o where_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n be_v oppose_v in_o his_o rule_n and_o government_n this_o inward_a antichrist_n be_v he_o that_o make_v the_o antichrist_n at_o rome_n and_o all_o other_o antichrist_n in_o the_o world_n this_o be_v he_o that_o oppose_v himself_o against_o the_o christ_n of_o god_n in_o we_o and_o exalt_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d above_o all_o that_o be_v call_v god_n now_o who_o be_v call_v god_n the_o ruler_n of_o the_o people_n be_v call_v god_n exod._n 22_o 28._o the_o god_n act._n 23.5_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o people_n and_o i_o have_v say_v you_o be_v god_n the_o ruler_n than_o be_v call_v go_n and_o therefore_o that_o spirit_n within_o we_o that_o exalt_v itself_o and_o raise_v up_o its_o self_n above_o ruler_n and_o governor_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n exalt_v its_o self_n under_o pretence_n of_o religion_n above_o ruler_n and_o governor_n this_o be_v figure_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o tyrus_n ezech._n 28.2_o what_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o god_n here_o or_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n 2_o thess_n 2.4_o but_o your_o body_n your_o heart_n your_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 3.17_o which_o temple_n be_v you_o and_o 1_o cor._n 6.19_o know_v you_o not_o that_o your_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o how_o do_v the_o prince_n of_o tyrus_n or_o how_o do_v antichrist_n sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o god_n or_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n but_o as_o the_o same_o proud_a spirit_n be_v ambitious_a even_o like_o lucifer_n his_o father_n to_o rule_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o domineer_v over_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n to_o force_v man_n to_o think_v what_o he_o think_v to_o believe_v what_o he_o believe_v to_o bind_v that_o spirit_n in_o we_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n 2_o cor._n 3.17_o this_o be_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o heavenly_a man_n act_v in_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n o_o no_o they_o never_o be_v ambitious_a of_o any_o such_o authority_n 2_o cor._n 1.23_o 24._o where_o the_o apostle_n seem_v most_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o yet_o even_o here_o not_o that_o we_o have_v dominion_n of_o your_o faith_n o_o no_o that_o be_v the_o property_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n to_o rule_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o usurp_v the_o throne_n of_o god_n nor_o let_v any_o man_n think_v that_o this_o be_v peculiar_a and_o proper_a to_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o the_o roman_a antichrist_n the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n can_v disguise_v itself_o like_o proteus_n or_o vertumnus_n into_o manifold_a shape_n satan_n can_v transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n and_o so_o his_o minister_n 2_o cor._n 11.14_o 15._o but_o however_o he_o cross_v himself_o yet_o wherever_o in_o what_o church_n soever_o there_o be_v a_o ambitious_a spirit_n desire_v to_o rule_v in_o god_n temple_n the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n we_o may_v conclude_v for_o certain_a that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n even_o like_o his_o father_n lucifer_n esay_n 14.13_o who_o take_v up_o the_o same_o resolution_n and_o therefore_o esay_n 25.7_o it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o cover_v cover_v and_o the_o veil_n veil_v marg._n and_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n work_v 2_o thess_n 2.7_o this_o be_v the_o three_o adam_n that_o man_n of_o sin_n interpose_v himself_o between_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o the_o second_o that_o be_v to_o come_v observe_v 2._o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v after_o the_o earthly_a adam_n the_o first_o man_n adam_n a_o live_a soul_n the_o second_o adam_n a_o quicken_a or_o enliven_a spirit_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o christ_n be_v propound_v to_o we_o as_o future_a thus_o he_o be_v call_v the_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n hag._n 2.7_o the_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n shall_v come_v the_o hope_n of_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v our_o hope_n 1_o tim._n 1._o psal_n 65.5_o the_o hope_n of_o israel_n the_o saviour_n jerem._n 14.8_o and_o 17.13_o gen._n 49.19_o where_o we_o say_v the_o people_n shall_v be_v gather_v v._o l._n have_v expectatio_fw-la gentium_fw-la and_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o expectation_n of_o the_o gentile_n the_o promise_a seed_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o condition_n of_o those_o who_o live_v yet_o under_o the_o law_n be_v describe_v by_o wait_v for_o and_o expect_v of_o christ_n psal_n 25.5_o on_o thou_o do_v i_o wait_v all_o the_o day_n mich._n 7.7_o i_o will_v wait_v for_o the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n esay_n 40.21_o they_o that_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n shall_v renew_v their_o strength_n i._n e._n by_o christ_n so_o psal_n 59.9_o because_o of_o his_o strength_n i_o will_v wait_v on_o thou_o so_o they_o be_v call_v a_o generation_n of_o seeker_n psal_n 4._o luk._n 2.25_o simeon_n be_v a_o just_a man_n and_o devout_a wait_v for_o the_o consolation_n of_o israel_n joseph_n wait_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n luk._n 23.5_o yea_o they_o to_o who_o christ_n be_v come_v and_o with_o who_o they_o have_v fellowship_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n they_o yet_o expect_v further_a communion_n with_o he_o in_o the_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 1.7_o you_o be_v not_o behind_o in_o any_o gift_n wait_v for_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n this_o he_o speak_v to_o those_o who_o have_v already_o fellowship_n with_o he_o vers_n 9_o so_o gal._n 5.5_o we_o through_o the_o spirit_n wait_v for_o the_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n what_o else_o mean_v our_o lord_n luk._n 12.35_o 36._o let_v your_o loin_n be_v gird_v etc._n etc._n what_o else_o mean_v we_o when_o we_o say_v 1_o cor._n 11.26_o until_o he_o come_v that_o we_o bear_v about_o in_o our_o body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 4.10_o 11._o heb._n 9.28_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o he_o shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n doubtless_o neither_o be_v it_o the_o apostle_n intention_n nor_o our_o lord_n to_o put_v those_o to_o who_o he_o speak_v or_o they_o write_v or_o we_o in_o vain_a hope_n of_o that_o which_o shall_v never_o come_v to_o pass_v but_o assure_v all_o that_o they_o who_o expect_v he_o shall_v not_o hope_v in_o vain_a observe_v 3._o since_o christ_n be_v the_o truth_n here_o typify_v by_o adam_n he_o must_v in_o reason_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o adam_n thus_o the_o same_o christ_n be_v typify_v and_o signify_v by_o joseph_n moses_n josuah_n david_n solomon_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o be_v type_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v
the_o whole_a ceremonial_a law_n be_v reduce_v howbeit_o when_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o commandment_n touch_v these_o thing_n be_v holy_a we_o must_v distinguish_v holiness_n into_o figurative_a and_o true_a 1._o the_o figurative_a holiness_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o natural_a thing_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v neither_o holy_a nor_o unholy_a but_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o use_n their_o signification_n and_o representation_n i_o say_v they_o be_v neither_o holy_a nor_o unholy_a in_o themselves_o but_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o use_n for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a etc._n etc._n titus_n 1.15_o and_o i_o know_v say_v the_o same_o apostle_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o unclean_a of_o itself_o rom._n 14.14_o 2._o the_o true_a holiness_n be_v the_o separation_n from_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 6._o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o make_v servant_n to_o god_n you_o have_v your_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n the_o lord_n have_v not_o call_v we_o to_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n 1_o thess_n 4._o this_o holiness_n be_v that_o which_o the_o lord_n represent_v and_o signify_v unto_o we_o and_o require_v of_o we_o by_o the_o outward_a sacrifice_n sacrament_n sacred_a instrument_n rite_n and_o ceremony_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o this_o holiness_n it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o commandment_n be_v holy_a which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o understand_v it_o will_v be_v worth_a your_o observe_n that_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v either_o principal_a or_o serviceable_a thereunto_o 1._o the_o principal_a commandment_n of_o god_n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o on_o these_o two_o commandment_n hang_v all_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n mark_v 12.28_o 2._o now_o since_o all_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n depend_v upon_o these_o two_o great_a commandment_n all_o other_o commandment_n be_v annex_v and_o only_o serviceable_a unto_o these_o especial_o those_o of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n as_o the_o scribe_n confess_v upon_o our_o saviour_n answer_n mark_v 12.32_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n prefer_v mercy_n to_o our_o neighbour_n before_o sacrifice_n to_o himself_o for_o when_o the_o disciple_n be_v hungry_a pluck_v the_o ear_n of_o corn_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o rub_v they_o in_o their_o hand_n and_o eat_v they_o and_o the_o pharisee_n blame_v they_o our_o lord_n excuse_v they_o by_o the_o example_n of_o those_o with_o david_n who_o eat_v the_o shewbread_n who_o profane_v the_o holy_a thing_n and_o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o priest_n who_o profane_v the_o holy_a sabbath_n and_o yet_o be_v all_o blameless_a and_o up-braid_n they_o with_o their_o ignorance_n of_o this_o distinction_n in_o god_n commandment_n have_v you_o know_v what_o this_o mean_v i_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_n you_o will_v not_o have_v condemn_v the_o guiltless_a matth._n 12.7_o and_o upon_o the_o same_o occasion_n mark_n 2.27_o the_o sabbath_n say_v he_o be_v make_v for_o man_n and_o not_o man_n for_o the_o sabbath_n now_o man_n be_v make_v for_o all_o good_a duty_n require_v by_o the_o two_o great_a commandment_n eph._n 2.10_o for_o we_o be_v his_o workmanship_n create_v of_o god_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o thus_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v serviceable_a unto_o the_o great_a commandment_n the_o love_n of_o god_n as_o will_v appear_v if_o you_o please_v to_o take_v a_o view_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n in_o special_a the_o first_o sacrifice_n be_v the_o free-will-offering_a which_o be_v a_o free_a full_a and_o voluntary_a give_v over_o ourselves_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o god_n rom._n 12.1_o i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a service_n this_o sacrifice_n david_n prefer_v before_o all_o outward_a offering_n psal_n 40.6_o 7_o 8._o sacrifice_n and_o offering_n thou_o will_v not_o have_v but_o a_o body_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 10._o when_o we_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a the_o heart_n speak_v thus_o unto_o god_n i_o give_v consent_n to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o god_n thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n the_o second_o be_v the_o trespass_n or_o sin_n offer_v when_o we_o have_v give_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o our_o god_n and_o now_o proceed_v in_o our_o obedience_n unto_o he_o we_o must_v first_o repent_v we_o of_o all_o actual_a sin_n of_o which_o sacrifice_n the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 6._o and_o 10._o they_o who_o sin_n wilful_o after_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n i._n e._n repentance_n for_o so_o david_n understand_v it_o psal_n 51._o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n i._n e._n sorrow_n for_o sin_n and_o endeavour_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o the_o three_o and_o principal_a sacrifice_n be_v the_o whole_a burnt-offering_a which_o be_v whole_o burn_v upon_o the_o altar_n through_o which_o while_n we_o proceed_v in_o our_o obedience_n through_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o body_n fire_n in_o we_o we_o whole_o burn_v up_o consume_v mortify_v and_o kill_v sin_n in_o we_o and_o whole_o die_v unto_o it_o thus_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o lord_n consume_v as_o the_o fat_a of_o lamb_n now_o as_o you_o read_v in_o leviticus_n there_o must_v accompany_v these_o offering_n 1._o a_o meat_n offering_n i._n e._n the_o flesh_n and_o word_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o word_n to_o be_v break_v and_o distribute_v by_o the_o priest_n unto_o the_o people_n 2._o a_o drink-offering_a i._n e._n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 3._o there_o be_v incense_n within_o the_o holy_a upon_o the_o altar_n which_o be_v prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n psal_n let_v my_o prayer_n ascend_v as_o the_o incense_n reason_n why_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o commandment_n here_o be_v say_v to_o be_v holy_a 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n it_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n touch_v his_o then_o present_a outward_a worship_n and_o a_o figure_n of_o holy_a thing_n to_o come_v 2._o in_o regard_n of_o christ_n that_o holy_a one_o of_o god_n who_o be_v figure_v and_o shadow_v out_o in_o this_o holy_a commandment_n col._n 2.17_o let_v no_o man_n judge_v you_o in_o meat_n or_o drink_n or_o in_o regard_n of_o a_o holy_a day_n or_o the_o new_a moon_n or_o of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o thing_n be_v a_o shadow_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v but_o the_o body_n be_v christ_n i._n e._n of_o all_o which_o christ_n himself_o be_v the_o body_n all_o these_o be_v a_o pure_a and_o spotless_a mirror_n or_o looking-glass_n as_o the_o apostle_n compare_v they_o 2_o cor._n 3._o where_o we_o behold_v jesus_n christ_n we_o all_o behold_v as_o in_o a_o glass_n be_v change_v into_o the_o same_o image_n etc._n etc._n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o subject_n unto_o this_o law_n the_o posterity_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n who_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v rom._n 5.14_o the_o first_o man_n be_v of_o the_o earth_n earthly_a the_o second_o man_n be_v the_o lord_n from_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n and_o such_o as_o be_v the_o earthly_a such_o be_v they_o also_o who_o be_v earthly_a see_v therefore_o quicquid_fw-la recipitur_fw-la recipitur_fw-la ad_fw-la modum_fw-la recipientis_fw-la every_o thing_n that_o be_v receive_v be_v receive_v according_a to_o the_o capacity_n of_o the_o receiver_n if_o the_o earthly_a man_n must_v receive_v a_o law_n of_o worship_n to_o be_v perform_v unto_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n it_o must_v then_o be_v present_v unto_o he_o in_o such_o outward_a semblance_n of_o holiness_n as_o he_o may_v understand_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n it_o be_v impossible_a say_v dionysius_n areop_n that_o the_o divine_a ray_n shall_v otherwise_o shine_v into_o we_o then_o as_o it_o be_v envelop_v and_o hide_a in_o variety_n of_o holy_a cover_n the_o earthly_a mind_n can_v reach_v no_o high_o than_o sensible_a object_n nor_o understand_v any_o service_n or_o work_v of_o god_n but_o that_o which_o may_v be_v feel_v and_o see_v in_o visible_a and_o sensible_a thing_n of_o which_o consist_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o holy_a commandment_n when_o therefore_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a thing_n come_v dan._n 9.24_o when_o the_o most_o holy_a be_v anoint_a whereof_o all_o these_o be_v shadow_n these_o must_v all_o cease_v and_o there_o be_v
meekness_n patience_n long-suffering_a and_o moderation_n will_v god_n we_o can_v all_o learn_v that_o lesson_n from_o the_o best_a teacher_n i_o say_v unto_o you_o resist_v not_o evil_a etc._n etc._n mat._n 5.38_o 39_o the_o lawgiver_n himself_o resist_v not_o evil_a he_o command_v no_o more_o to_o we_o than_o he_o practise_v himself_o there_o be_v a_o world_n of_o evil_n the_o whole_a world_n lie_v in_o evil_a iaceo_fw-la in_o maligno_fw-la yet_o our_o god_n resist_v it_o not_o but_o be_v patient_a and_o long-suffering_a not_o willing_a that_o any_o shall_v perish_v etc._n etc._n then_o it_o seem_v our_o god_n be_v not_o just_a his_o way_n be_v not_o equal_a no_o be_v not_o his_o way_n equal_a be_v not_o our_o way_n rather_o unequal_a we_o know_v not_o i_o fear_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v just_o justice_n be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rigid_a enmity_n and_o exactness_n which_o some_o call_v justice_n no_o justice_n be_v temper_v with_o mercy_n yea_o often_o in_o scripture_n take_v for_o mercy_n or_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o deut._n 6.25_o it_o shall_v be_v your_o righteousness_n septuagint_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d psal_n 24._o who_o shall_v ascend_v unto_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n he_o shall_v receive_v the_o blessing_n from_o the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o mercy_n from_o the_o god_n of_o his_o salvation_n and_o 32.5_o the_o lord_n love_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d righteousness_n and_o judgement_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o many_o the_o like_a as_o matth._n 6.1_o nolite_fw-la facere_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d your_o mercy_n or_o your_o alm_n before_o man_n according_a to_o this_o notion_n we_o understand_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o a_o righteous_a or_o just_a man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d matth._n 1.19_o 2_o king_n 6.21_o my_o father_n shall_v i_o smite_v they_o so_o speak_v the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n elisha_n answer_v set_v bread_n and_o water_n before_o they_o there_o be_v the_o lenity_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o severity_n of_o the_o law_n be_v allay_v by_o the_o clemency_n and_o mercy_n of_o the_o gospel_n even_o in_o time_n of_o the_o law_n say_v not_o i_o will_v do_v to_o he_o as_o he_o have_v do_v to_o i_o exhort_v to_o observe_v the_o just_a commandment_n of_o our_o god_n it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d righteousness_n righteousness_n that_o which_o be_v altogether_o just_o shall_v thou_o do_v deut._n 16.20_o such_o be_v that_o sum_n of_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n and_o gospel_n also_o whatsoever_o you_o will_v that_o man_n shall_v do_v unto_o you_o do_v you_o the_o same_o unto_o they_o our_o lord_n commend_v these_o thing_n as_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n to_o be_v perform_v under_o the_o gospel_n matth._n 23.23_o judgement_n mercy_n and_o faith_n object_n but_o to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o law_n and_o just_a commandment_n if_o it_o can_v justify_v what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.3_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o admire_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o well_o we_o may_v it_o be_v worthy_a our_o great_a admiration_n but_o we_o little_o consider_v that_o that_o reprove_v our_o unrighteousness_n and_o make_v for_o our_o great_a condemnation_n what_o we_o admire_v for_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o we_o desire_v to_o partake_v and_o have_v a_o share_n of_o it_o thus_o the_o desire_n of_o any_o earthly_a thing_n gold_n and_o silver_n honour_n pleasure_n if_o name_v they_o stir_v up_o the_o desire_n of_o themselves_o in_o we_o there_o be_v corn_n in_o egypt_n o_o remember_v how_o short_a our_o time_n be_v how_o uncertain_a there_o be_v not_o a_o more_o succinct_a breviate_v of_o christianity_n than_o that_o titus_n 2.11_o 12._o qui_fw-la iustùs_fw-la est_fw-la justificetur_fw-la adhuc_fw-la o_o consider_v i_o beseech_v you_o how_o short_a how_o uncertain_a how_o brittle_a our_o life_n be_v in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o how_o much_o we_o have_v to_o do_v in_o it_o the_o unrighteous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n cleanse_v therefore_o we_o must_v be_v from_o all_o unrighteousness_n if_o ever_o we_o inherit_v that_o kingdom_n 1_o joh._n 1.9_o it_o be_v too_o late_a to_o go_v about_o this_o work_n when_o this_o life_n be_v end_v therefore_o whatsoever_o thy_o hand_n find_v now_o to_o do_v do_v it_o with_o thy_o might_n for_o there_o be_v no_o work_n nor_o device_n nor_o knowledge_n nor_o wisdom_n in_o the_o grave_n whither_o thou_o go_v eccles_n 9.10_o mean_n hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o it_o strive_v for_o it_o to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o gate_n of_o righteousness_n in_o the_o conquest_n of_o thy_o affection_n and_o lust_n the_o true_a melchizedech_n shall_v meet_v thou_o gen._n 14._o our_o saviour_n have_v propound_v many_o parable_n to_o his_o disciple_n matth._n 13.52_o conclude_v with_o this_o epiphonema_n every_o scribe_n instruct_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o good_a householder_n that_o bring_v out_o of_o his_o store_n thing_n both_o new_a and_o old_a the_o apostle_n be_v such_o a_o learned_a scribe_n such_o a_o good_a householder_n he_o bring_v out_o of_o his_o treasure_n thing_n new_a and_o old_a the_o old_a be_v the_o figurative_a and_o typical_a the_o new_a be_v the_o truth_n signify_v by_o the_o type_n and_o figure_n say_v basil_n the_o old_a be_v the_o ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a law_n both_o figurative_a and_o typical_a the_o new_a be_v the_o moral_a law_n contain_v and_o signify_v under_o both_o those_o the_o ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a commandment_n be_v fit_a for_o the_o old_a people_n as_o old_a wine_n receive_v into_o old_a bottle_n the_o moral_a law_n commend_v to_o we_o under_o the_o name_n of_o good_a be_v fit_a for_o the_o new_a people_n the_o people_n who_o the_o lord_n create_v anew_o psal_n 118._o as_o new_a wine_n put_v into_o new_a bottle_n this_o good_a wine_n he_o have_v keep_v till_o now_o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o commandment_n be_v good_a for_o our_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o let_v we_o inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o good_a and_o 2._o how_o the_o commandment_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v good_a 1._o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o usual_o in_o our_o mouth_n than_o this_o word_n good_a yet_o i_o believe_v all_o man_n understand_v it_o not_o aright_o let_v we_o therefore_o inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o word_n good_a 2._o what_o the_o essence_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n be_v which_o we_o call_v good_a 1._o the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v good_a some_o deduce_v it_o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o admire_v and_o wonder_v at_o but_o that_o which_o be_v true_o good_a more_o near_o concern_v we_o than_o to_o gaze_v and_o wonder_n at_o it_o i_o conceive_v therefore_o it_o rather_o come_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d duco_n to_o lead_v or_o guide_v because_o that_o which_o be_v true_o good_a lead_v our_o appetite_n our_o will_n our_o love_n our_o desire_n our_o joy_n and_o consequent_o all_o the_o affection_n the_o whole_a heart_n the_o whole_a soul_n the_o whole_a man_n as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o word_n of_o the_o same_o sense_n signify_v true_a good_a as_o also_o beautiful_a and_o lovely_a be_v name_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o call_v invite_a allure_a the_o whole_a heart_n unto_o it_o and_o therefore_o the_o philosopher_n define_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o the_o name_n of_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v good_a which_o all_o thing_n desire_v or_o rather_o according_a to_o the_o formalis_fw-la ratio_fw-la boni_fw-la as_o they_o speak_v that_o be_v good_a which_o be_v convenient_a or_o agree_v with_o every_o thing_n so_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o goodness_n consist_v in_o conveniency_n and_o agreeableness_n unto_o every_o thing_n from_o which_o conveniency_n and_o agreeableness_n in_o every_o kind_n arise_v a_o property_n call_v appetentia_fw-la and_o desireabless_v 2._o how_o be_v the_o law_n say_v to_o be_v good_a since_o the_o nature_n of_o goodness_n consist_v in_o conveniency_n and_o agreeableness_n the_o law_n be_v therefore_o say_v to_o be_v good_a because_o it_o agree_v with_o the_o reasonable_a appetite_n which_o we_o call_v the_o will_n so_o say_v the_o apostle_n vers_fw-la 22._o i_o delight_v in_o
spiritual_a age_n which_o be_v the_o wisdom_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n solomon_n wisd_v 4._o such_o a_o one_o be_v moses_n who_o receive_v the_o table_n of_o the_o law_n write_v on_o both_o their_o side_n exod._n 32.15_o the_o outward_a letter_n and_o inward_a spirit_n in_o unity_n such_o be_v the_o elder_n of_o israel_n numb_a 11.16_o where_o god_n say_v this_o to_o moses_n gather_v to_o i_o seventy_o man_n of_o the_o elder_n of_o israel_n who_o thou_o know_v that_o they_o be_v the_o elder_n of_o of_o the_o peole_n it_o be_v no_o hard_a matter_n to_o know_v who_o be_v the_o elder_a man_n and_o have_v live_v long_a in_o this_o outward_a world_n but_o that_o be_v not_o the_o age_n the_o lord_n mean_v but_o say_v such_o as_o thou_o know_v these_o take_v to_o the_o tent_n of_o the_o congregation_n that_o they_o may_v stand_v there_o with_o thou_o with_o thou_o whence_o they_o gather_v they_o shall_v be_v like_o moses_n in_o wisdom_n fear_v of_o god_n piety_n meekness_n of_o such_o as_o these_o consist_v the_o great_a synagogue_n they_o be_v priest_n levite_n and_o the_o wise_a and_o most_o pious_a israelite_n unto_o these_o now_o apostatise_v and_o degenerate_a the_o prophet_n speak_v mich._n 3.1_o you_o head_n of_o jacob_n be_v it_o not_o for_o you_o to_o know_v judgement_n such_o be_v the_o true_a priest_n and_o levite_n mal._n 2.6_o 7._o the_o law_n of_o truth_n i._n e._n the_o spiritual_a law_n be_v in_o levi's_fw-la mouth_n the_o priest_n lip_n shall_v keep_v knowledge_n such_o be_v david_n and_o all_o the_o prophet_n ezech._n 2.10_o libre_fw-la scriptus_fw-la intus_fw-la &_o foris_fw-la intus_fw-la per_fw-la allegoriam_fw-la foris_fw-la per_fw-la historiam_fw-la gregory_n the_o apostle_n they_o know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a the_o reason_n may_v be_v conceive_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n the_o father_n of_o light_n from_o who_o descend_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n the_o light_n be_v five_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o matth._n 16.17_o by_o this_o light_n spiritual_a man_n be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n ephes_n 4.23_o for_o whereas_o the_o most_o noble_a and_o high_a part_n of_o the_o man_n god_n have_v impart_v unto_o he_o when_o he_o breathe_v into_o his_o nostril_n the_o breath_n of_o life_n be_v now_o deprave_v by_o the_o apostasy_n from_o his_o god_n it_o be_v necessary_a this_o shall_v be_v repair_v if_o the_o man_n shall_v receive_v a_o spiritual_a law_n from_o god_n for_o it_o be_v otherwise_o impossible_a of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o cor._n 2.12_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v free_o give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n the_o apostle_n and_o the_o prophet_n before_o and_o all_o spiritual_a man_n be_v to_o preach_v and_o teach_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n be_v minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o they_o must_v know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a gal._n 1.15_o 16._o they_o must_v first_o receive_v the_o immortal_a seed_n before_o they_o sow_v it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n and_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v it_o they_o propagate_v it_o by_o spiritual_a generation_n of_o other_o 1_o cor._n 4.15_o and_o 9.1_o the_o work_n he_o wrought_v in_o they_o be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o from_o the_o lord_n and_o before_o he_o wrought_v it_o he_o have_v see_v the_o lord_n it_o be_v necessary_a it_o shall_v be_v so_o for_o the_o spiritual_a birth_n be_v not_o wrought_v by_o equivocal_a generation_n he_o that_o beget_v spiritual_a child_n must_v have_v receive_v spiritual_a seed_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v not_o dare_v to_o speak_v of_o any_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o christ_n have_v not_o wrought_v by_o i_o to_o make_v the_o gentile_n obedient_a by_o word_n and_o deed_n rom._n 15.18_o say_v paul_n observe_v 1._o if_o the_o apostle_n and_o other_o spiritual_a man_n know_v that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a this_o point_v we_o to_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o difference_n and_o strive_n about_o the_o law_n they_o proceed_v from_o ignorance_n for_o man_n differ_v not_o when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n we_o dispute_v about_o idolatry_n and_o condemn_v the_o papist_n for_o idolater_n nor_o do_v i_o know_v how_o they_o can_v excuse_v themselves_o from_o the_o charge_n mean_a time_n we_o know_v not_o and_o acknowledge_v not_o that_o there_o be_v idol_n in_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o dispute_v about_o the_o sabbath_n and_o condemn_v those_o who_o work_n in_o it_o in_o the_o interim_n we_o know_v not_o or_o consider_v not_o that_o we_o cease_v not_o from_o our_o own_o sin_n our_o own_o work_n which_o be_v the_o true_a keep_n of_o the_o sabbath_n see_v note_n on_o matth._n 13.11_o as_o about_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o law_n so_o about_o the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n great_a dispute_n observe_v 2._o the_o law_n of_o our_o god_n be_v not_o so_o plain_a and_o easy_a as_o some_o conceive_v it_o to_o be_v thy_o testimony_n say_v the_o psalmist_n psal_n 119.129_o they_o be_v wonderful_a now_o that_o be_v proper_o wonderful_a which_o be_v not_o know_v mirari_fw-la veteres_fw-la pro_fw-la nescire_fw-la and_o therefore_o we_o read_v he_o pray_v often_o teach_v i_o thy_o law_n o_o lord_n thy_o judgement_n and_o statute_n mirari_fw-la est_fw-la interdum_fw-la ignota_fw-la causa_fw-la scalig._n observe_v 3._o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o the_o law_n this_o be_v that_o which_o our_o saviour_n prove_v mat._n 5.6_o where_o he_o go_v about_o to_o free_v the_o law_n from_o the_o false_a gloss_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n this_o reprove_v those_o who_o limit_v their_o obedience_n within_o the_o outward_a letter_n of_o the_o law_n these_o be_v pharisaical_a man_n of_o who_o i_o speak_v somewhat_o before_o a_o disciple_n of_o the_o pharisee_n you_o read_v of_o mar._n 10.17_o this_o young_a man_n think_v he_o have_v keep_v all_o the_o commandment_n because_o he_o have_v perform_v obedience_n unto_o the_o letter_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o because_o he_o know_v no_o better_o and_o perform_v that_o it_o be_v say_v our_o saviour_n love_v he_o how_o far_o short_a come_v we_o young_a and_o old_a of_o that_o pharisaical_a young_a man_n who_o come_v short_a of_o the_o letter_n in_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n he_o have_v observe_v all_o these_o commandment_n from_o his_o youth_n have_v he_o not_o so_o do_v but_o have_v lie_v it_o will_v not_o have_v be_v add_v that_o our_o saviour_n love_v he_o for_o sure_o he_o love_v no_o iniquity_n psal_n 5._o yet_o how_o far_a short_a come_v this_o young_a man_n of_o the_o true_a spiritual_a and_o inward_a righteousness_n which_o must_v exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n and_o therefore_o our_o lord_n overthrow_v all_o he_o have_v say_v with_o one_o precept_n he_o be_v not_o aware_a of_o sell_v whatever_o thou_o have_v and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a etc._n etc._n for_o the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o our_o god_n be_v our_o sanctification_n i._n e._n withdraw_a all_o our_o will_n and_o affection_n heart_n soul_n and_o spirit_n from_o all_o the_o creature_n and_o apply_v ourselves_o entire_o withal_o we_o be_v or_o have_v obedient_o unto_o our_o god_n now_o if_o we_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v and_o the_o heart_n and_o spirit_n run_v out_o after_o any_o creature_n we_o break_v all_o the_o commandment_n of_o our_o god_n for_o when_o the_o heart_n be_v fix_v upon_o any_o creature_n without_o god_n there_o we_o have_v another_o god_n before_o he_o when_o we_o be_v covetous_a or_o proud_a we_o set_v up_o idol_n in_o our_o heart_n though_o we_o worship_v no_o outward_a idol_n when_o we_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n in_o profession_n yet_o walk_v unworthy_a of_o our_o god_n when_o we_o name_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n yet_o depart_v not_o from_o envy_n malice_n or_o any_o iniquity_n we_o take_v god_n name_v in_o vain_a though_o we_o swear_v not_o at_o all_o these_o inward_a violation_n of_o the_o spiritual_a commandment_n be_v far_o worse_o than_o the_o outward_a as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v matth._n 12.43_o 44_o 45._o reprove_v presumptuous_a man_n sensual_a man_n who_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n yet_o judge_v of_o the_o spiritual_a law_n which_o be_v beyond_o their_o reach_n levit._n 10.9.10_o 11._o after_o nadab_n and_o abihu_n offer_v strange_a fire_n the_o lord_n give_v a_o special_a commandment_n drink_v not_o wine_n nor_o strong_a drink_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d animalis_fw-la homo_fw-la the_o natural_a man_n who_o be_v not_o yet_o spiritual_a receive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n they_o speak_v evil_a of_o thing_n which_o they_o know_v not_o vain_o
distraction_n discord_n disagreement_n of_o mind_n thought_n fancy_n understanding_n heart_n will_n affection_n and_o all_o these_o division_n and_o partiality_n be_v both_o of_o one_o from_o other_o and_o in_o ourselves_o hence_o appear_v the_o great_a necessity_n of_o a_o manifold_a law_n which_o may_v pursue_v the_o man_n in_o his_o manifold_a aberration_n and_o straying_n from_o his_o god_n which_o may_v follow_v he_o in_o every_o thought_n will_n desire_n affection_n and_o ferret_v he_o out_o of_o every_o hole_n these_o many_o law_n be_v a_o badge_n of_o the_o manifold_a misery_n we_o be_v fall_v into_o for_o as_o plato_n reason_n where_o there_o be_v many_o physician_n it_o follow_v the_o people_n have_v there_o many_o disease_n and_o where_o there_o be_v many_o lawyer_n the_o people_n must_v be_v very_o much_o divide_v so_o we_o may_v reason_n that_o since_o there_o be_v many_o law_n there_o be_v many_o breach_n of_o the_o law_n since_o there_o be_v many_o remedy_n many_o heal_a doctrine_n there_o must_v be_v many_o spiritual_a disease_n learn_v we_o hence_o to_o prize_n and_o esteem_v the_o law_n according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o dignity_n of_o it_o they_o be_v the_o honorabilia_fw-la legis_fw-la the_o honourable_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n thing_n in_o themselves_o honourable_a as_o our_o lord_n call_v they_o matth._n 23.23_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o more_o or_o most_o honourable_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o signify_v honourable_a be_v render_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v weighty_a and_o honourable_a such_o as_o make_v honourable_a these_o weighty_a these_o most_o honourable_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n judgement_n mercy_n and_o faith_n they_o be_v the_o only_a durable_a honour_n isai_n 23._o howle_v you_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o isle_n be_v this_o your_o joyous_a city_n who_o antiquity_n be_v of_o ancient_a day_n who_o have_v take_v this_o counsel_n against_o tyre_n the_o crown_a city_n who_o merchant_n be_v prince_n who_o trafficker_n be_v the_o honourable_a of_o the_o earth_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n have_v purpose_v it_o to_o stain_v the_o pride_n of_o all_o glory_n and_o to_o bring_v into_o contempt_n all_o the_o honourable_a of_o the_o earth_n but_o isai_n 42.21_o we_o will_v magnify_v the_o law_n and_o make_v it_o honourable_a they_o be_v those_o wherewith_o we_o honour_v god_n and_o honorantes_fw-la i_o honorabo_fw-la the_o honourable_a man_n deal_v in_o honourable_a thing_n and_o by_o honourable_a thing_n shall_v he_o stand_v o_o that_o such_o a_o holy_a ambition_n be_v kindle_v in_o every_o generous_a breast_n that_o they_o will_v desire_v the_o honour_n that_o come_v of_o god_n only_o and_o pursue_v it_o in_o that_o honourable_a way_n whereby_o it_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v 1_o sam._n 2._o these_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n be_v those_o whereby_o we_o honour_v our_o god_n and_o according_a to_o which_o god_n honour_v we_o to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v glory_n honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n rom._n 2.7.10_o glory_n honour_n and_o peace_n to_o every_o one_o that_o work_v good_a the_o lord_n have_v write_v or_o will_v write_v unto_o his_o people_n the_o great_a thing_n or_o multitude_n of_o his_o law_n the_o word_n in_o the_o original_a be_v in_o the_o future_a which_o in_o that_o tongue_n imply_v a_o continual_a act_n the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v a_o letter_n from_o god_n unto_o the_o church_n a_o love-letter_n of_o the_o church_n husband_n unto_o his_o spouse_n and_o write_v the_o great_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n add_v to_o they_o confirmation_n and_o leave_v they_o upon_o record_n in_o perpetuam_fw-la rei_fw-la memoriam_fw-la these_o be_v the_o last_a honour_n all_o other_o honour_n fail_v with_o the_o cause_n which_o breed_v it_o gentility_n be_v on_o ancient_a riches_n when_o they_o decay_v the_o honour_n decay_v with_o they_o that_o be_v build_v upon_o they_o but_o honour_n thou_o thy_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n his_o wisdom_n and_o she_o shall_v bring_v thou_o to_o honour_n prov._n 4.4_o shechem_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v more_o honourable_a than_o all_o the_o house_n of_o his_o father_n gen._n 34.19_o you_o read_v no_o honourable_a act_n he_o do_v but_o only_o he_o ready_o circumcise_v himself_o you_o read_v for_o what_o end_n he_o do_v it_o those_o of_o berea_n be_v more_o noble_a than_o those_o of_o thessalonica_n why_o because_o they_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o all_o readiness_n of_o mind_n and_o search_v the_o scripture_n daily_o whether_o the_o thing_n which_o paul_n preach_v be_v true_a or_o no_o act._n 17.11_o now_o if_o these_o minora_fw-la legis_fw-la these_o less_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n render_v they_o honourable_a how_o much_o more_o honourable_a shall_v the_o graviora_fw-la legis_fw-la and_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n if_o the_o outward_a much_o more_o the_o inward_a if_o the_o receive_v the_o outward_a word_n how_o much_o more_o the_o receive_n of_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o if_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o god_n law_n be_v strange_a to_o we_o than_o we_o be_v best_a acquaint_v with_o the_o enemy_n of_o they_o prov._n 3_o 5-10_a the_o neglect_n of_o the_o least_o damnable_a palac_n in_o matth._n 5.19_o groti_n ibid._n reprove_v those_o who_o magnify_v man_n great_o esteem_v man_n and_o the_o opinion_n and_o performance_n of_o man_n and_o neglect_v the_o great_a thing_n of_o god_n law_n thus_o do_v the_o corinthian_n of_o old_a and_o this_o be_v we_o now_o puff_v up_o for_o one_o against_o another_o thus_o simon_n the_o sorcerer_n bear_v himself_o for_o some_o great_a man_n and_o the_o samaritan_n esteem_v and_o call_v he_o the_o great_a power_n of_o god_n yea_o though_o he_o bewitch_v they_o with_o sorcery_n what_o be_v paul_n or_o what_o be_v apollo_n be_v they_o not_o minister_n only_o by_o who_o you_o believe_v how_o can_v you_o believe_v when_o you_o receive_v honour_v one_o of_o another_o peter_n and_o john_n act._n 3._o paul_n and_o barnabas_n act._n 14._o be_v ashamed_a of_o their_o honour_n and_o can_v there_o be_v a_o great_a witchery_n than_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o gal._n 3._o foolish_a galatian_n who_o have_v bewitch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n who_o else_o but_o simon_n why_o be_v there_o a_o simon_n magus_n at_o galatia_n yes_o and_o at_o corinth_n and_o london_n too_o simon_n have_v bewitch_v we_o that_o we_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n simon_n be_v hear_v if_o we_o hear_v and_o hear_v and_o hear_v and_o nothing_o but_o hear_v the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n we_o think_v ourselves_o great_a and_o honourable_a people_n and_o if_o we_o know_v they_o then_o much_o more_o honourable_a yet_o so_o much_o we_o may_v do_v and_o yet_o simon_n may_v bewitch_v we_o instead_o of_o obey_v and_o do_v the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n we_o cry_v up_o simon_n either_o the_o preach_a or_o hear_v for_o the_o great_a power_n of_o god_n doubt_n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v doubt_v whether_o there_o be_v such_o multitude_n of_o god_n law_n since_o we_o read_v that_o our_o lord_n reduce_v all_o of_o they_o to_o two_o only_a the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v sometime_o more_o numerous_a as_o when_o they_o be_v deliver_v in_o the_o full_a decalogue_n sometime_o they_o be_v contract_v into_o a_o less_o number_n as_o deut._n 10.12_o now_o israel_n what_o do_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n require_v of_o thou_o but_o to_o fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o love_v he_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n sometime_o that_o number_n be_v contract_v these_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o you_o shall_v do_v zach._n 8.16_o speak_v you_o every_o man_n truth_n to_o his_o neighbour_n execute_v the_o judgement_n of_o truth_n and_o peace_n in_o your_o gate_n and_o let_v none_o of_o you_o imagine_v evil_a in_o your_o heart_n against_o his_o neighbour_n and_o love_v no_o false_a oath_n for_o all_o these_o be_v thing_n that_o i_o hate_n say_v the_o lord_n sometime_o yet_o to_o a_o less_o than_o that_o as_o mich._n 6.8_o to_o do_v just_o to_o love_v mercy_n to_o humble_v thyself_o to_o walk_v with_o thy_o god_n which_o be_v the_o very_a same_o which_o our_o lord_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d matth._n 23.23_o the_o great_a weighty_a and_o more_o honourable_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n as_o judgement_n mercy_n and_o faith_n judgement_n answer_v to_o do_v just_o which_o be_v not_o only_o the_o office_n of_o a_o public_a judge_n but_o even_o every_o man_n duty_n in_o the_o tribunal_n of_o his_o own_o conscience_n it_o comprehend_v all_o that_o duty_n which_o may_v either_o by_o strict_a justice_n be_v require_v or_o by_o
and_o st._n judas_n hit_v they_o more_o home_n prophesy_v of_o they_o express_o presumptuous_a be_v they_o self-willed_a despise_v dominion_n they_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o speak_v evil_a of_o dignity_n such_o as_o perish_v in_o the_o gainsaying_n of_o chore_n 2_o pet._n 2._o judas_n but_o what_o if_o the_o high_a power_n be_v evil_a be_v they_o in_o this_o case_n to_o be_v obey_v and_o we_o to_o be_v subject_a to_o they_o herein_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o obey_v they_o herein_o to_o obey_v the_o high_a power_n be_v to_o disobey_v the_o high_a power_n but_o if_o they_o be_v such_o woe_n wo_n be_v to_o they_o they_o do_v multum_fw-la dei_fw-la prostituere_fw-la diabolo_fw-it say_v aquinas_n they_o prostitute_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o god_n image_n to_o the_o devil_n yet_o that_o excuse_v not_o our_o rebellion_n against_o moses_n or_o aaron_n king_n or_o prelate_n nor_o dissolve_v the_o bond_n of_o our_o subjection_n no_o for_o who_o can_v lift_v up_o his_o hand_n against_o the_o lord_n anoint_v and_o be_v guiltless_a say_v david_n and_o his_o heart_n smite_v he_o when_o he_o cut_v off_o the_o skirt_n and_o but_o the_o skirt_n of_o saul_n garment_n yet_o saul_n a_o evil_a prince_n one_o who_o eager_o seek_v the_o life_n of_o david_n and_o the_o only_a man_n who_o stand_v between_o he_o and_o a_o kingdom_n yet_o neither_o will_v david_n himself_o touch_v the_o lord_n anoint_v nor_o suffer_v abiathar_n no_o no_o who_o can_v be_v guiltless_a in_o that_o case_n wherefore_o let_v i_o argue_v the_o case_n with_o thou_o thou_o be_v a_o master_n of_o a_o family_n and_o though_o thou_o be_v evil_a yet_o the_o apostle_n rule_n shall_v hold_v thy_o servant_n in_o subjection_n unto_o thou_o and_o shall_v not_o the_o same_o apostle_n rule_n hold_v thou_o in_o subjection_n to_o thy_o king_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n the_o christian_n pray_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o roman_a emperor_n and_o all_o governor_n even_o in_o plain_a hazard_n of_o their_o own_o life_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o hot_a persecution_n and_o if_o we_o observe_v the_o apostle_n rule_n it_o be_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o high_a power_n if_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d benefactor_n good_a and_o gentle_a nor_o be_v it_o be_v subject_a to_o their_o person_n but_o omnis_fw-la anima_fw-la subdita_fw-la sit_fw-la potestatibus_fw-la let_v every_o soul_n be_v subject_a the_o subjection_n ought_v to_o be_v hearty_a even_o from_o the_o soul_n and_o to_o the_o power_n in_o the_o abstract_n be_v the_o person_n the_o man_n who_o administer_v they_o what_o they_o will_v be_v but_o to_o silence_v this_o objection_n for_o ever_o st._n luke_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v under_o herod_n jurisdiction_n god-man_n the_o best_a of_o man_n under_o the_o worst_a yea_o and_o command_v his_o disciple_n so_o to_o be_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n sit_v in_o moses_n chair_n all_o therefore_o whatsoever_o they_o bid_v you_o observe_v that_o observe_v and_o do_v whatsoever_o be_v a_o large_a word_n but_o how_o far_o forth_o ought_v we_o to_o obey_v evil_a governor_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d usque_fw-la ad_fw-la dras_fw-la in_o thing_n just_a and_o honest_a which_o be_v command_v because_o necessary_a and_o in_o thing_n indifferent_a too_o which_o be_v necessary_a because_o command_v but_o if_o the_o high_a power_n which_o god_n forbid_v shall_v lift_v themselves_o up_o against_o god_n as_o jeroboam_n do_v 1_o king_n 12._o make_v law_n contrary_a to_o god_n law_n as_o darius_n do_v dan._n 6._o or_o compel_v we_o to_o do_v what_o god_n forbid_v as_o nabuchadnezzar_n do_v dan._n 3._o or_o forbid_v we_o to_o do_v what_o god_n command_v as_o the_o high_a priest_n do_v act_v 4._o let_v they_o know_v that_o they_o must_v give_v a_o account_n unto_o the_o high_a power_n for_o who_o else_o can_v call_v the_o high_a power_n into_o question_n for_o these_o thing_n but_o because_o man_n in_o this_o case_n out_o of_o 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8.11_o you_o know_v these_o late_a time_n have_v be_v extreme_a notable_a for_o witchcraft_n among_o we_o but_o exceed_o among_o our_o neighbour_n of_o scotland_n and_o when_o have_v there_o be_v a_o time_n of_o great_a disobedience_n this_o practice_n be_v by_o maleficiate_a and_o hold_v the_o eye_n that_o they_o see_v not_o what_o be_v visible_a and_o the_o like_a spiritual_a witchcraft_n be_v wrought_v by_o blind_a the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o their_o understanding_n with_o false_a principle_n whereby_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n be_v hide_v and_o this_o be_v also_o practise_v by_o blind_a the_o party_n bewitch_v with_o oath_n and_o covenant_n that_o they_o be_v not_o orthodox_n if_o they_o believe_v not_o and_o live_v as_o they_o do_v necte_fw-la tribus_fw-la nodis_fw-la ternos_fw-la amarylli_n colores_fw-la and_o the_o syriack_n word_n in_o the_o text_n that_o we_o turn_v be_v bewitch_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v ligare_fw-la to_o bind_v and_o this_o 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to_o be_v wrought_v by_o witchcraft_n with_o those_o of_o disobedient_a man_n such_o be_v bind_v and_o blind_a man_n waste_v they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o consume_v away_o yea_o kill_v they_o and_o if_o they_o yet_o live_v buffet_n they_o the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o what_o be_v that_o old_a mother_n witch_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wisd_v 4.12_o this_o bind_v folly_n up_o by_o the_o fall_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n and_o tie_n and_o contract_v the_o heart_n covetousness_n blind_v man_n it_o be_v call_v aviditas_fw-la and_o the_o covetous_a man_n avidus_fw-la the_o eye_n of_o his_o understanding_n be_v blind_v by_o covetousness_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n the_o same_o cause_n man_n to_o wither_v and_o consume_v away_o such_o wither_a be_v that_o of_o a_o wither_a hand_n envy_n be_v a_o old_a witch_n that_o slay_v the_o silly_a one_o job_n 5.2_o carnal_a wisdom_n in_o the_o text_n bewitch_v the_o galatian_n that_o they_o obey_v not_o the_o truth_n and_o let_v we_o 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that_o power_n on_o the_o eye_n of_o child_n and_o other_o young_a creature_n whether_o it_o be_v indeed_o so_o or_o not_o say_v saint_n jerom_n deus_fw-la viderit_fw-la whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v quasi_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i._n e._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o kill_v with_o the_o eye_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o have_v here_o to_o deal_v with_o the_o galatian_n who_o he_o call_v child_n he_o imply_v that_o some_o have_v hurt_v their_o eye_n allude_v to_o that_o old_a suppose_a witchery_n that_o the_o witch_n fasten_v her_o evil_a eye_n upon_o the_o infant_n imprint_v a_o venomous_a quality_n so_o the_o false_a apostle_n be_v here_o understand_v to_o have_v fasten_v their_o eye_n i._n e._n imprint_v their_o false_a wisdom_n upon_o the_o simple_a soul_n of_o young_a convert_n who_o he_o call_v little_a child_n gal._n 4.19_o observe_v 4._o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n crucify_v unbewitch_v undeceive_v and_o ravel_v all_o the_o grand_a impostor_n work_n for_o as_o rebellion_n and_o disobedience_n be_v as_o witchcraft_n the_o gospel_n bring_v in_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n and_o what_o sin_n the_o envy_n of_o the_o devil_n bring_v into_o the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n drive_v out_o of_o it_o st._n paul_n have_v be_v bewitch_v as_o well_o as_o other_o tit._n 3.3_o we_o ourselves_o also_o be_v sometime_o foolish_a disobedient_a deceive_v serve_v divers_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n live_v in_o malice_n and_o envy_n etc._n etc._n till_o the_o kindness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n appear_v and_o as_o there_o be_v lust_n of_o the_o present_a evil_a world_n which_o bewitch_v the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n and_o as_o the_o witchery_n of_o wickedness_n blind_v the_o eye_n so_o the_o lord_n jesus_n send_v his_o apostle_n to_o open_v their_o eye_n as_o the_o bewitch_a of_o naughtiness_n obscure_v thing_n that_o be_v good_a so_o the_o light_n discover_v whereas_o satan_n bind_v christ_n come_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o may_v loose_v observe_v 5._o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o excuse_v the_o galatian_n of_o their_o disobedience_n because_o they_o be_v bewitch_v but_o rather_o blame_v they_o so_o much_o the_o more_o for_o be_v bewitch_v for_o what_o be_v it_o for_o they_o to_o be_v bewitch_v what_o else_o but_o to_o have_v be_v dissuade_v from_o obey_v the_o truth_n now_o this_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o persuasion_n and_o dissuasion_n and_o upon_o the_o matter_n of_o all_o counsel_n it_o lay_v no_o force_n upon_o any_o man_n will_n but_o when_o all_o be_v do_v it_o leave_v he_o free_a who_o be_v so_o counsel_v to_o do_v or_o not_o to_o do_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n give_v hence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o who_o be_v counsel_v and_o prevail_v withal_o and_o bewitch_v from_o do_v or_o not_o do_v what_o he_o ought_v be_v as_o liable_a to_o reproof_n and_o punishment_n as_o if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v counsel_v or_o bewitch_v the_o reason_n be_v the_o counsel_n leave_v he_o 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themselves_o to_o be_v bewitch_v with_o hear_v with_o imaginary_a faith_n with_o opinion_n of_o impossibility_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v conformable_a to_o christ_n crucify_v for_o the_o great_a witchery_n which_o the_o apostle_n blame_v in_o these_o galatian_n be_v their_o deceptio_fw-la visus_fw-la that_o though_o they_o see_v the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o whole_a ceremonial_a law_n all_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n all_o point_v they_o to_o christ_n in_o they_o and_o he_o crucify_v afresh_o in_o they_o the_o truth_n silence_v in_o they_o yet_o be_v they_o so_o bewitch_v that_o they_o know_v no_o other_o than_o christ_n without_o they_o and_o he_o only_o crucify_v at_o jerusalem_n what_o therefore_o may_v we_o think_v of_o those_o who_o daily_o hear_v and_o receive_v the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n yet_o know_v christ_n no_o otherwise_o than_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n no_o other_o service_n of_o god_n than_o that_o 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thou_o say_v the_o lord_n thy_o redeemer_n the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n isa_n 41.14_o jacob_n be_v weak_a as_o a_o worm_n but_o the_o worm_n turn_v again_o jacob_n by_o faith_n resist_v the_o devil_n and_o he_o fly_v from_o he_o so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o divination_n against_o jacob_n how_o much_o less_o be_v there_o enchantment_n against_o israel_n the_o strong_a prevail_a church_n prevail_v with_o god_n but_o note_v further_o st._n paul_n call_v the_o galatian_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o our_o translator_n turn_v foolish_a galatian_n hierom_n conjecture_n that_o the_o apostle_n note_v they_o with_o this_o infamous_a mark_n as_o be_v the_o character_n of_o that_o region_n and_o that_o as_o other_o nation_n have_v their_o property_n as_o the_o grecian_n liar_n etc._n etc._n as_o st._n paul_n prove_v out_o of_o epimenides_n one_o of_o their_o own_o prophet_n the_o moor_n vain_a the_o dalmatian_n fierce_a etc._n etc._n so_o he_o conceive_v that_o the_o apostle_n intend_v here_o to_o twit_v they_o with_o the_o property_n of_o their_o own_o nation_n a_o natural_a dulness_n and_o incapableness_n of_o wisdom_n yea_o and_o he_o prove_v out_o of_o hillarius_n who_o himself_o be_v a_o frenchman_n that_o the_o gaul_n from_o whence_o the_o galatian_n descend_v be_v unapt_a to_o learning_n he_o add_v that_o in_o his_o time_n ancyra_n the_o mother_n city_n of_o galatia_n be_v rend_v with_o seven_o several_a sect_n and_o faction_n which_o he_o name_v in_o his_o preface_n to_o his_o epistle_n yet_o none_o of_o all_o these_o come_v home_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o galatian_n be_v brand_v by_o st._n paul_n here_o with_o the_o mark_n of_o stupidity_n dulness_n or_o folly_n by_o other_o nation_n so_o that_o what_o i_o here_o say_v and_o other_o from_o he_o amount_v to_o no_o more_o than_o a_o conjecture_n so_o that_o upon_o a_o mere_a guess_n to_o fasten_v a_o reproach_n upon_o a_o whole_a nation_n be_v scarce_o charity_n notwithstanding_o all_o this_o which_o 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no_o nor_o in_o regard_n of_o many_o thing_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n many_o there_o be_v who_o have_v much_o literal_a understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n who_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o truth_n thereof_o may_v be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o they_o be_v therefore_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o understanding_n because_o they_o apprehend_v not_o under_o the_o letter_n a_o spiritual_a mind_n and_o understanding_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n thus_o many_o know_v the_o history_n and_o prophecy_n of_o ionas_n the_o prophet_n how_o he_o be_v three_o day_n and_o three_o night_n in_o the_o whale_n belly_n yet_o they_o believe_v not_o nor_o know_v nor_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n what_o our_o lord_n have_v say_v concern_v ionas_n that_o he_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n matth._n 16.4_o thus_o our_o lord_n discourse_v with_o the_o two_o disciple_n that_o travel_v to_o emaus_n luk._n 24_o 19-24_a he_o say_v unto_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d o_o fool_n not_o as_o we_o turn_v it_o o_o you_o without_o understanding_n of_o divine_a thing_n and_o the_o apostle_n tit._n 3.3_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o mean_v such_o as_o understand_v not_o divine_a matter_n observe_v 2._o disobedient_a man_n who_o obey_v not_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n crucify_v be_v ignorant_a and_o blind_a concern_v spiritual_a thing_n observe_v 3._o hence_o we_o learn_v a_o difference_n of_o christian_n according_a to_o growth_n and_o capacity_n the_o galatian_n be_v here_o in_o the_o state_n of_o spiritual_a childhood_n and_o therefore_o since_o they_o do_v repuerascere_fw-la become_v child_n and_o non_fw-la proficient_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thus_o the_o apostle_n write_v hebr._n 5._o where_o by_o reason_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d great_a speech_n
and_o hardly_o to_o be_v interpret_v concern_v melchizedech_n whereof_o many_o of_o they_o be_v not_o capable_a he_o call_v they_o child_n thus_o also_o the_o same_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 2._o desire_v to_o know_v nothing_o among_o they_o but_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v but_o he_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_a vers_fw-la 8._o and_o whereas_o he_o write_v in_o his_o epistle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o divine_a wisdom_n st._n peter_n tell_v we_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d many_o thing_n hard_a to_o be_v understand_v by_o they_o that_o be_v unlearned_a 2_o pet._n 3._o observe_v 4._o note_v hence_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o controversy_n and_o disputation_n in_o the_o church_n weak_a and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d misunderstand_a man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unlearned_a in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o spirit_n will_v yet_o dispute_v and_o judge_v of_o they_o viz._n of_o controversy_n disputation_n and_o spiritual_a thing_n hence_o we_o have_v reason_n against_o reason_n argument_n against_o argument_n one_o judgement_n against_o another_o this_o be_v figure_v by_o the_o midianite_n fight_v with_o the_o midianite_n one_o divide_a judgement_n against_o another_o for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v judgement_n and_o what_o seem_v to_o one_o confirm_v by_o strong_a reason_n the_o contradiction_n to_o it_o seem_v as_o firm_o conclude_v by_o the_o other_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o council_n very_o seldom_o have_v find_v out_o or_o determine_v the_o truth_n the_o 1._o reason_n why_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o galatian_n here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o understanding_n seem_v to_o be_v either_o because_o they_o know_v not_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n and_o truth_n or_o because_o if_o they_o know_v he_o yet_o they_o obey_v he_o not_o nor_o be_v conformable_a unto_o christ_n crucify_v for_o so_o a_o disobedient_a man_n be_v call_v a_o fool_n often_o 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so_o that_o our_o lord_n speech_n matth._n 5.21_o 22._o thwart_v not_o his_o own_o practice_n matth._n 22._o nor_o reach_n to_o this_o reprehension_n of_o our_o apostle_n here_o who_o as_o their_o father_n and_o teacher_n use_v some_o sharpness_n in_o his_o reproof_n of_o the_o galatian_n the_o danger_n of_o their_o revolt_n require_v it_o for_o if_o our_o lord_n word_n be_v look_v into_o it_o will_v appear_v that_o he_o do_v not_o forbid_v the_o sober_a use_n of_o these_o expression_n but_o that_o he_o inhibit_v the_o anger_n and_o unadvised_a hasty_a wrath_n which_o may_v put_v we_o upon_o the_o imprudent_a use_n of_o those_o expression_n otherwise_o as_o they_o say_v crudelem_fw-la medicum_fw-la intemperan_n aeger_fw-la facit_fw-la a_o intemperate_a patient_n make_v a_o cruel_a physician_n so_o it_o be_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o slow_a and_o dull_a auditory_a that_o the_o teacher_n be_v sometime_o quick_a and_o sharp_a in_o his_o reproof_n of_o they_o repreh_n 1._o of_o those_o who_o be_v themselves_o but_o babe_n in_o understanding_n dare_v yet_o censure_v other_o more_o grow_v in_o spiritual_a age_n than_o themselves_o touch_v the_o understanding_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n they_o declare_v plain_o their_o own_o small_a growth_n who_o declaim_v against_o the_o interpretation_n of_o scripture_n spiritual_o this_o show_v undeniable_o that_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o such_o growth_n as_o the_o galatian_n here_o that_o they_o be_v animal_fw-la homines_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o cor._n 2._o they_o understand_v not_o what_o they_o judge_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o natural_a man_n discern_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n repreh_n 2._o the_o present_a generation_n of_o their_o extreme_a folly_n even_o many_o of_o those_o who_o take_v themselves_o to_o be_v exceed_o wise_a the_o apostle_n call_v these_o galatian_n fool_n who_o be_v so_o bewitch_v that_o they_o obey_v not_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v evident_o set_v forth_o before_o their_o eye_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v ourselves_o we_o call_v christ_n our_o lord_n and_o may_v he_o not_o say_v that_o to_o we_o which_o he_o do_v to_o his_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n luk._n 6.46_o why_o call_v you_o i_o lord_n lord_n and_o do_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o i_o say_v we_o call_v he_o our_o master_n and_o be_v his_o disciple_n true_o when_o we_o deny_v ourselves_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o we_o call_v he_o our_o saviour_n how_o be_v he_o thy_o saviour_n what_o sin_n have_v he_o save_v thou_o from_o they_o call_v christ_n their_o redeemer_n and_o imagine_v themselves_o redeem_v when_o yet_o they_o be_v in_o slavery_n to_o those_o sin_n from_o which_o they_o fancy_v themselves_o to_o be_v redeem_v what_o can_v any_o man_n who_o live_v in_o any_o know_a sin_n do_v in_o this_o case_n or_o say_v for_o himself_o but_o that_o he_o be_v bewitch_v in_o that_o he_o obey_v not_o the_o truth_n and_o may_v very_o true_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o very_a fool_n man_n be_v wont_a to_o say_v common_o that_o christ_n be_v crucify_v for_o we_o and_o god_n accept_v christ_n suffering_n for_o we_o belove_a to_o believe_v that_o god_n accept_v christ_n suffering_n for_o we_o so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o suffer_v with_o he_o and_o die_v with_o he_o to_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v to_o believe_v a_o lie_n consolation_n to_o the_o obedient_a christian_n mark_n 4.11_o unto_o you_o it_o be_v give_v to_o know_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n let_v we_o therefore_o be_v exhort_v the_o galatian_n by_o their_o disobedience_n become_v fool_n let_v we_o endeavour_v by_o our_o obedience_n to_o become_v wise_a it_o be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o divine_a truth_n to_o live_v and_o practice_v it_o all_o endeavour_n to_o know_v the_o truth_n without_o this_o be_v vain_a but_o with_o this_o it_o be_v easy_a if_o a_o man_n about_o to_o cleave_v wood_n set_v his_o wedg_n against_o 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galatian_n be_v fool_n because_o they_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n of_o christ_n crucify_v require_v like_o crucifixion_n of_o they_o let_v not_o we_o become_v great_a fool_n by_o crucify_a he_o again_o note_n and_o observation_n upon_o galatian_n iii_o 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o scripture_n foresee_v that_o god_n will_v justify_v the_o heathen_a through_o faith_n preach_v before_o the_o gospel_n unto_o abraham_n say_v in_o thou_o shall_v all_o nation_n be_v bless_v you_o hear_v late_o god_n sermon_n unto_o cain_n contain_v the_o necessity_n of_o well_o do_v and_o the_o desire_n of_o evil_n do_v put_v by_o god_n himself_o in_o our_o power_n and_o make_v subject_a unto_o we_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v etc._n etc._n the_o word_n contain_v another_o sermon_n
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of_o lust_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o can_v stand_v with_o salvation_n thus_o the_o jew_n say_v that_o christ_n the_o truth_n itself_o deceive_v the_o people_n joh._n 7._o and_o the_o pharisee_n call_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o deceiver_n matth._n 2.63_o and_o this_o imputation_n descend_v from_o the_o master_n to_o the_o disciple_n for_o st._n paul_n rank_n this_o among_o the_o character_n of_o christ_n minister_n to_o be_v account_v deceiver_n and_o yet_o to_o be_v true_a 2_o cor._n 6.8_o and_o the_o primitive_a christian_n as_o st._n hierom_n report_v be_v call_v impostores_fw-la impostor_n and_o deceiver_n as_o many_o be_v repute_v now_o a_o day_n only_o because_o they_o discover_v unto_o other_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o their_o lust_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v fear_v many_o under_o this_o pretence_n be_v harden_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o far_o deceive_v with_o their_o lust_n that_o they_o think_v they_o be_v not_o deceive_v at_o all_o nay_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v like_o those_o jer._n 7.4_o that_o be_v deceive_v with_o lie_a word_n cry_v out_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o yet_o steal_v commit_v adultery_n and_o swear_v false_o and_o come_v and_o stand_v before_o god_n in_o his_o house_n and_o say_v we_o be_v deliver_v and_o free_v to_o commit_v all_o these_o abomination_n for_o be_v there_o not_o who_o think_v they_o may_v do_v all_o this_o and_o yet_o think_v nay_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o can_v be_v deceive_v in_o the_o main_a that_o they_o can_v be_v deceive_v of_o their_o salvation_n that_o they_o can_v miss_v of_o eternal_a life_n for_o why_o the_o elect_n can_v be_v deceive_v and_o they_o presume_v themselves_o to_o be_v elect_v alas_o poor_a delude_a man_n how_o palpable_o do_v self-love_n deceive_v they_o insomuch_o that_o they_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n itself_o nor_o will_v they_o consider_v it_o as_o a_o scripture_n belong_v unto_o they_o which_o st._n paul_n write_v to_o the_o corinthian_n 1_o cor._n 6.8_o 9_o 10._o you_o do_v wrong_a and_o defraud_v and_o that_o your_o brethren_n know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o unrighteous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o deceive_v neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a nor_o abuser_n of_o themselves_o with_o mankind_n not_o thief_n nor_o covetous_a nor_o drunkard_n nor_o reviler_n nor_o extortioner_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o lest_o any_o one_o shall_v deceive_v himself_o and_o think_v to_o salve_v all_o with_o a_o quatenus_fw-la of_o some_o feign_a distinction_n or_o other_o the_o apostle_n speak_v more_o plain_a ephes_n 5.5_o 6._o know_v this_o say_v he_o that_o no_o whoremonger_n nor_o unclean_a person_n nor_o covetous_a man_n who_o be_v a_o idolater_n have_v any_o inheritance_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o then_o he_o add_v let_v no_o man_n deceive_v you_o with_o vain_a word_n for_o because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n these_o thing_n be_v so_o evident_a that_o who_o see_v they_o not_o that_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o lord_n open_v the_o eye_n of_o these_o man_n that_o they_o go_v not_o hood-winked_n to_o their_o own_o damnation_n yet_o be_v there_o a_o sort_n of_o man_n worse_o than_o these_o so_o far_o deceive_v and_o besot_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o error_n that_o they_o be_v whole_o transform_v into_o the_o nature_n of_o they_o they_o be_v of_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o father_n they_o will_v do_v those_o who_o be_v so_o habituate_v in_o error_n and_o deceit_n that_o they_o believe_v not_o the_o truth_n when_o it_o be_v tell_v they_o even_o because_o it_o be_v the_o truth_n joh._n 8.44_o 45._o such_o as_o live_v in_o error_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2_o pet._n 2.18_o their_o whole_a life_n be_v but_o one_o great_a error_n we_o must_v leave_v these_o unto_o god_n if_o peradventure_o he_o will_v give_v they_o repentance_n to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v recover_v themselves_o out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n 2_o tim._n 2.26_o i_o hope_v much_o better_a thing_n of_o you_o yet_o let_v not_o we_o excuse_v our_o own_o error_n by_o blame_v they_o or_o think_v that_o we_o be_v right_a because_o they_o be_v wrong_v no_o no_o belove_a let_v we_o rather_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v exhort_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o own_o erroneous_a lust_n and_o that_o consider_v 1._o the_o danger_n wherein_o we_o be_v of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o 2._o the_o danger_n whereinto_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n expose_v we_o and_o 3._o the_o great_a shame_n and_o infamy_n attend_v upon_o both_o 1._o there_o be_v as_o great_a danger_n of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n as_o to_o the_o fowl_n the_o wild_a beast_n or_o fish_n when_o the_o net_n be_v spread_v and_o the_o bait_n lay_v for_o it_o and_o therefore_o st._n james_n borrow_v his_o metaphor_n from_o thence_o he_o that_o be_v tempt_v say_v he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d draw_v away_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o book_n toll_v on_o and_o allure_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o his_o own_o lust_n as_o the_o word_n proper_o signify_v and_o st._n peter_n 2_o pet._n 2.14_o warn_v we_o of_o such_o as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o beguile_v unstable_a soul_n as_o the_o fisherman_n beguil_n the_o fish_n and_o vers_fw-la 18._o he_o tell_v we_o how_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o deceive_v we_o through_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o flesh_n 2._o the_o danger_n whereunto_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n expose_v we_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v of_o what_o our_o lust_n deceive_v we_o for_o what_o do_v the_o huntsman_n or_o fowler_n or_o fisherman_n spread_v his_o net_n or_o lay_v his_o bait_n for_o the_o beast_n the_o fowl_n or_o fish_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v not_o for_o a_o toy_n or_o a_o trifle_n it_o be_v not_o to_o play_v with_o all_o no_o no_o mulier_fw-la enim_fw-la viri_fw-la pretiosam_fw-la animam_fw-la capit_fw-la the_o sensual_a thought_n and_o lust_n they_o hunt_v only_o after_o the_o most_o precious_a soul_n prov._n 6._o and_o among_o the_o merchandise_n of_o the_o woman_n which_o be_v wickedness_n be_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n apoc._n 18.13_o the_o robber_n lay_v wait_v for_o their_o own_o blood_n and_o lurk_v privy_o for_o their_o own_o life_n prov._n 1.18_o and_o covetous_a man_n who_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o a_o snare_n and_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n so_o that_o deceitful_a lust_n be_v as_o foolish_a as_o they_o be_v hurtful_a according_a to_o the_o true_a rule_n ad_fw-la damnum_fw-la semper_fw-la accedit_fw-la infamia_fw-la infamy_n and_o shame_n always_o attend_v upon_o loss_n it_o be_v shame_n enough_o for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v deceive_v quidvis_fw-la potiùs_fw-la quam_fw-la falli_fw-la i_o patiar_fw-la we_o will_v soon_o suffer_v almost_o any_o thing_n than_o to_o be_v deceive_v it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a discredit_v and_o the_o reason_n be_v the_o most_o of_o we_o think_v ourselves_o wise_a and_o will_v be_v account_v so_o by_o other_o yea_o rather_o than_o to_o be_v think_v rich_a strong_a beautiful_a any_o thing_n so_o that_o a_o man_n will_v yield_v that_o another_o be_v rich_a strong_a or_o fair_a than_o himself_o but_o qui_fw-la velit_fw-la ingenio_fw-la cedere_fw-la rarus_fw-la erit_fw-la it_o be_v a_o rare_a thing_n if_o any_o one_o will_v yield_v that_o another_o have_v more_o wit_n or_o more_o wisdom_n than_o himself_o nay_o many_o for_o this_o reason_n will_v endure_v rather_o to_o be_v call_v knave_n there_o be_v some_o wit_n require_v to_o that_o than_o fool_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o main_a principal_a point_n of_o folly_n and_o therefore_o of_o discredit_n and_o shame_n to_o be_v deceive_v this_o discredit_n of_o be_v deceive_v be_v the_o great_a by_o how_o much_o he_o have_v less_o craft_n or_o wit_n who_o deceive_v we_o for_o to_o be_v deceive_v by_o a_o wiseman_n be_v a_o less_o disgrace_n as_o ahitophel_n be_v by_o hushai_n yet_o that_o deceit_n cause_v ahitophel_n to_o hang_v himself_o but_o to_o be_v deceive_v and_o befool_v and_o that_o by_o a_o fool_n what_o disgrace_n great_a our_o deceitful_a lust_n be_v foolish_a nay_o folly_n itself_o in_o the_o abstract_n for_o the_o folly_n of_o fool_n be_v deceit_n prov._n 14.8_o so_o the_o lust_n of_o
fornication_n be_v call_v folly_n 2_o sam._n 13.12_o and_o it_o make_v a_o man_n a_o fool_n thus_o ammon_n deceive_v by_o that_o lust_n be_v one_o of_o the_o fool_n of_o israel_n vers_fw-la 13._o nay_o youthful_a lust_n transform_v rehoboam_n into_o folly_n itself_o who_o the_o wise_a man_n call_v the_o very_a foolishness_n of_o the_o people_n ecclus._n see_v therefore_o the_o danger_n of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n be_v so_o imminent_a and_o the_o danger_n unto_o which_o that_o deceit_n expose_v we_o of_o so_o great_a consequence_n and_o the_o folly_n accompany_v both_o so_o infamous_a and_o shameful_a it_o concern_v we_o all_o very_o near_o to_o look_v about_o we_o for_o some_o help_n or_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v discover_v and_o escape_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n and_o these_o we_o must_v proportion_v according_a to_o the_o progress_n of_o erroneous_a lust_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o trace_v they_o from_o the_o understanding_n to_o the_o will_n and_o the_o affection_n as_o the_o plaster_n must_v be_v make_v equal_a to_o the_o sore_a 1._o since_o therefore_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n in_o the_o understanding_n proceed_v from_o the_o similitude_n of_o thing_n when_o we_o apprehend_v one_o thing_n under_o the_o show_n and_o appearance_n of_o another_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v deceive_v we_o first_o of_o all_o know_v the_o difference_n of_o thing_n one_o from_o another_o as_o also_o the_o difference_n of_o those_o who_o present_v they_o unto_o we_o which_o because_o it_o be_v exceed_o difficult_a partly_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o be_v many_o and_o obscure_a partly_o by_o reason_n of_o satan_n subtlety_n that_o grand_a impostor_n who_o deceive_v all_o the_o world_n and_o partly_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o malice_n and_o craft_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o deceiver_n and_o partly_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o want_v of_o judgement_n the_o only_a safe_a way_n be_v to_o lay_v aside_o all_o humane_a malice_n deceit_n and_o hypocrisy_n and_o to_o adhere_v unto_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o word_n of_o truth_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o sincere_a milk_n that_o deceive_v not_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o accompany_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o will_v lead_v we_o if_o we_o obey_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n whereby_o we_o shall_v learn_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o lust_n and_o distinguish_v natural_a from_o unnatural_a necessary_a from_o unnecessary_a and_o superfluous_a and_o not_o to_o be_v cozen_v with_o name_n whereby_o our_o lust_n mostwhat_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o cover_v their_o deceit_n to_o distinguish_v frugality_n and_o thrift_n from_o covetousness_n mirth_n from_o madness_n sociableness_n from_o drunkenness_n zeal_n from_o envy_n maintain_v of_o our_o credit_n from_o vain_a glory_n and_o many_o the_o like_a whereby_o also_o we_o may_v distinguish_v satan_n from_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n and_o not_o to_o be_v ignorant_a of_o his_o device_n whereby_o we_o may_v distinguish_v his_o minister_n from_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n and_o minister_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o cor._n 11._o a_o friend_n from_o he_o who_o be_v solo_fw-la nomine_fw-la amicus_fw-la ecclus._n 37.1_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n from_o the_o sleight_n and_o cunning_a craftiness_n of_o man_n whereby_o they_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v eph._n 4.14_o in_o a_o word_n that_o we_o may_v so_o grow_v up_o unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o distinguish_v and_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_n heb._n 5.14_o whereby_o the_o understanding_n be_v enable_v to_o discover_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n and_o to_o direct_v the_o will_n which_o ought_v to_o follow_v the_o dictate_v of_o the_o understanding_n thus_o inform_v both_o in_o choose_v and_o refuse_v and_o suspend_v choose_v what_o be_v propound_v as_o natural_a and_o necessary_a though_o even_o in_o these_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v a_o special_a regard_n lest_o we_o be_v deceive_v for_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n take_v the_o most_o advantage_n to_o beguile_v we_o with_o those_o desire_n that_o be_v natural_o good_a and_o therefore_o the_o devil_n be_v not_o say_v to_o have_v tempt_v our_o saviour_n all_o the_o time_n of_o his_o abstinence_n but_o when_o he_o hunger_v then_o and_o but_o then_o and_o not_o before_o the_o tempter_n set_v first_o upon_o he_o as_o you_o shall_v read_v luk._n 4.2_o 3._o the_o will_v also_o ought_v to_o follow_v the_o dictate_v of_o the_o understanding_n thus_o inform_v by_o refuse_v unnatural_a and_o unnecessary_a desire_n and_o lust_n of_o which_o according_a to_o the_o two_o kind_n of_o passion_n in_o the_o sensitive_a soul_n the_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a there_o be_v two_o sort_n for_o either_o 1._o they_o accost_v we_o more_o plausible_o more_o subtle_o and_o sly_o as_o the_o serpent_n encounter_v eve_n and_o then_o the_o rule_n be_v to_o fly_v youthful_a lust_n such_o as_o be_v excessive_a eat_v and_o drink_v and_o other_o lust_n of_o the_o concupiscible_a col._n 3.5_o fornication_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n such_o as_o common_o youth_n be_v addict_v unto_o and_o such_o as_o set_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o nonage_n of_o christianity_n thus_o joseph_n flee_v the_o solicitation_n of_o his_o mistress_n for_o of_o this_o our_o first_o mother_n be_v deceive_v by_o stay_v and_o entertain_v long_a conference_n with_o the_o serpent_n and_o it_o may_v be_v our_o own_o case_n for_o i_o fear_v lest_o by_o any_o mean_n as_o the_o serpent_n deceive_v eve_n through_o his_o subtlety_n so_o our_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v be_v corrupt_v from_o the_o simplicity_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n wherefore_o let_v we_o follow_v the_o wise_a man_n counsel_n ecclus._n 18.30_o post_fw-la concupiscentias_fw-la have_v non_fw-la eas_fw-la etc._n etc._n go_v not_o after_o thy_o lust_n but_o refrain_v thyself_o from_o thy_o appetite_n fly_v from_o sin_n as_o from_o a_o serpent_n 2._o another_o sort_n there_o be_v of_o the_o irascible_a and_o they_o encounter_v we_o more_o forcible_o and_o violent_o such_o as_o variance_n envy_n wrath_n strife_n etc._n etc._n col._n 3.8_o than_o the_o rule_n be_v to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n tit._n 2.12_o it_o be_v the_o best_a manner_n in_o this_o case_n to_o be_v unmannerly_a with_o they_o to_o be_v blunt_a and_o downright_a to_o entertain_v they_o rough_o be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o as_o elisha_n give_v order_n that_o they_o shall_v shut_v the_o door_n against_o the_o messenger_n of_o jehoram_n send_v to_o kill_v he_o 2_o king_n 6.32_o for_o say_v he_o be_v not_o his_o master_n foot_n behind_o he_o so_o when_o anger_n desire_v of_o revenge_n contention_n or_o strife_n these_o or_o such_o like_a messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v we_o 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be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d man_n without_o bowel_n who_o like_o judas_n pretend_v to_o be_v follower_n of_o christ_n and_o as_o he_o do_v plead_v for_o the_o poor_a though_o they_o be_v not_o for_o the_o poor_a but_o with_o the_o same_o judas_n act._n 1._o all_o their_o bowel_n be_v gush_v out_o these_o be_v cruel_a man_n not_o only_o which_o spoil_v other_o but_o those_o who_o help_v they_o not_o 1_o joh._n 3.17_o can_v there_o be_v worse_o than_o these_o there_o be_v what_o think_v you_o of_o such_o as_o will_v rob_v the_o poor_a the_o orphan_n fatherless_a and_o the_o widow_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d man_n as_o merciless_a as_o their_o father_n which_o be_v in_o hell_n be_v merciless_a add_v hereunto_o that_o thus_o they_o do_v under_o show_n and_o pretence_n of_o holiness_n and_o religion_n and_o feign_v if_o you_o can_v a_o more_o hideous_a monster_n yet_o such_o there_o be_v and_o such_o the_o most_o of_o we_o have_v late_o know_v but_o let_v not_o we_o beloved_n think_v ourselves_o merciful_a because_o they_o be_v merciless_a that_o we_o be_v clothe_v with_o it_o because_o they_o be_v naked_a no_o no_o let_v we_o deal_v impartial_o with_o our_o own_o heart_n have_v we_o ourselves_o as_o yet_o give_v christ_n himself_o entertainment_n in_o our_o own_o soul_n he_o stand_v and_o have_v long_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n of_o every_o one_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o knock_v for_o entrance_n he_o be_v a_o stranger_n unto_o we_o and_o harbourless_o have_v we_o take_v he_o in_o the_o fox_n the_o subtle_a spirit_n they_o have_v have_v their_o hold_n and_o the_o bird_n of_o the_o air_n the_o devil_n they_o have_v their_o nest_n in_o we_o but_o have_v the_o son_n of_o man_n yet_o in_o thou_o where_o to_o lay_v his_o head_n if_o therefore_o there_o be_v any_o consolation_n in_o christ_n if_o any_o comfort_n of_o love_n if_o any_o fellowship_n of_o the_o spirit_n if_o any_o bowel_n if_o any_o mercy_n let_v we_o all_o be_v exhort_v to_o put_v they_o on_o 1._o 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iniquity_n by_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o poor_a dan._n 3.24_o 4._o nay_o they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d even_o righteousness_n itself_o nolite_fw-la facere_fw-la justitiam_fw-la vestram_fw-la coram_fw-la hominibus_fw-la 5._o nay_o they_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o bliss_n make_v to_o yourselves_o friend_n of_o your_o riches_n that_o when_o you_o fail_v they_o may_v receive_v you_o into_o everlasting_a habitation_n luk._n 16.19_o esay_n 58.10_o si_fw-mi effuderis_fw-la etc._n etc._n read_v the_o place_n 6._o it_o make_v god_n himself_o our_o debtor_n prov._n 19_o he_o that_o have_v mercy_n on_o the_o poor_a dare_v unto_o the_o lord_n it_o draw_v down_o a_o blessing_n from_o god_n there_o shall_v not_o be_v a_o beggar_n among_o you_o that_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n may_v bless_v thou_o deut._n 15.2_o cor._n 9_o the_o blessing_n of_o he_o that_o be_v about_o to_o perish_v come_v upon_o i_o say_v job_n 29._o nay_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o incorruptible_a god_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o bless_a be_v he_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a and_o needy_a happy_a be_v he_o that_o take_v pity_n on_o the_o poor_a prov._n 14._o bless_a be_v the_o merciful_a for_o they_o shall_v obtain_v mercy_n matth._n 5._o how_o great_a a_o reward_n for_o how_o little_a misericordia_fw-la calicem_fw-la aquae_fw-la frigidae_fw-la tribuit_fw-la &_o torrentem_fw-la voluptatis_fw-la aeternae_fw-la recipit_fw-la praebe_fw-la tactum_fw-la &_o accipe_fw-la coelum_fw-la august_n 8._o they_o be_v our_o own_o flesh_n esay_n 58._o the_o merciful_a man_n be_v vir_fw-la gratiae_fw-la prov._n 11.17_o he_o do_v good_a to_o his_o own_o soul_n for_o so_o a_o man_n will_v share_v in_o his_o good_n he_o give_v this_o the_o spirit_n see_v and_o condescend_v unto_o 9_o what_o shall_v i_o add_v more_o if_o this_o reward_n be_v future_a the_o assurance_n of_o it_o be_v present_a all_o the_o elect_a saint_n and_o belove_v of_o god_n have_v such_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n it_o be_v their_o habit_n and_o all_o that_o have_v this_o habit_n of_o mercy_n they_o be_v the_o elect_a saint_n and_o belove_v of_o god_n will_v any_o of_o we_o all_o be_v account_v reprobate_n profane_a hate_v of_o god_n the_o want_n of_o this_o habit_n make_v we_o such_o 10._o it_o be_v the_o habit_n the_o fashion_n of_o god_n elect_n we_o all_o know_v how_o powerful_a this_o argument_n be_v to_o make_v man_n wear_v any_o thing_n it_o be_v the_o fashion_n who_o see_v not_o how_o it_o turn_v and_o transform_v man_n into_o all_o shape_n how_o thin_a clad_v it_o make_v man_n go_v be_v a_o child_n mere_o for_o fashion_n sake_n it_o be_v more_o powerful_a than_o nature_n more_o powerful_a than_o shame_n nature_n teach_v that_o if_o a_o man_n wear_v long_a hair_n it_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o he_o the_o fashion_n teach_v the_o contrary_a that_o if_o a_o man_n wear_v not_o long_a hair_n it_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o he_o nature_n have_v seat_v shame_n in_o the_o forehead_n the_o fashion_n have_v cover_v 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this_o case_n when_o we_o have_v say_v all_o we_o can_v they_o have_v faith_n and_o be_v to_o be_v save_v by_o faith_n st._n james_n have_v a_o say_n for_o they_o too_o in_o the_o next_o verse_n what_o do_v it_o profit_v my_o brethren_n though_o a_o man_n say_v he_o have_v faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n can_v faith_n save_v he_o if_o a_o brother_n or_o sister_n be_v naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o daily_a food_n and_o one_o of_o you_o say_v unto_o they_o depart_v in_o peace_n be_v you_o warm_v and_o fill_v notwithstanding_o you_o give_v they_o not_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v needful_a to_o the_o body_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n even_o so_o faith_n if_o it_o have_v not_o work_n be_v dead_a be_v alone_o bless_a apostle_n how_o home_n do_v he_o hit_v many_o of_o our_o time_n who_o can_v endure_v to_o hear_v of_o good_a work_n why_o be_v they_o afraid_a of_o merit_n no_o no_o that_o be_v but_o a_o pretence_n the_o truth_n be_v it_o be_v to_o save_v their_o purse_n they_o be_v afraid_a their_o salvation_n shall_v cost_v they_o too_o dear_a and_o therefore_o they_o have_v choose_v their_o religion_n by_o the_o cheapness_n only_o to_o save_v charge_n for_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n and_o the_o father_n be_v this_o to_o visit_v the_o fatherless_a and_o the_o widow_n in_o their_o affliction_n and_o to_o keep_v himself_o unspotted_a from_o the_o world_n as_o for_o we_o beloved_n let_v we_o hearken_v to_o that_o counsel_n put_v off_o these_o rag_n of_o the_o old_a man_n apoc._n 3.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o counsel_v thou_o that_o thou_o buy_v of_o i_o white_a raiment_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v clothe_v with_o the_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n and_o that_o the_o shame_n of_o thy_o nakedness_n do_v not_o appear_v
note_n and_o observation_n upon_o i_o thssalonians_n iu_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v you_o brethren_z and_o exhort_v you_o by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o to_o please_v god_n so_o you_o will_v abound_v more_o and_o more_o these_o word_n be_v a_o friendly_a request_n and_o earnest_a exhortation_n to_o a_o continual_a progress_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o holy_a conversation_n wherein_o you_o have_v 1._o a_o gentle_a and_o win_a compellation_n brethren_n etc._n etc._n 2._o a_o love_a request_n and_o press_a exhortation_n that_o you_o will_v walk_v and_o please_v god_n abound_v therein_o more_o and_o more_o 3._o it_o be_v your_o duty_n so_o to_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o ought_v so_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n 4._o a_o duty_n whereof_o you_o be_v not_o ignorant_a a_o lesson_n which_o you_o be_v not_o now_o to_o learn_v you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n 5._o and_o though_o we_o may_v be_v very_o bold_a in_o christ_n to_o enjoin_v you_o that_o which_o be_v convenient_a be_v such_o as_o paul_n the_o age_a and_o sylvanus_n and_o timotheus_n yet_o for_o love_n sake_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o entreat_v and_o exhort_v you_o so_o to_o walk_v as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o 6._o yet_o think_v not_o that_o we_o come_v unto_o you_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n in_o our_o own_o name_n the_o business_n be_v not_o we_o but_o his_o that_o send_v we_o we_o come_v with_o authority_n we_o exhort_v in_o that_o dreadful_a that_o awful_a name_n the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 7._o nor_o yet_o so_o go_v we_o about_o to_o terrify_v you_o by_o letter_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o our_o power_n and_o authority_n for_o edification_n not_o for_o destruction_n 8._o wherefore_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n will_v rather_o prevail_v with_o you_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v you_o for_o love_n sake_n so_o the_o word_n proper_o signify_v in_o that_o sweet_a of_o name_n that_o most_o endear_n name_n the_o name_n of_o jesus_n 9_o and_o lest_o you_o shall_v pretend_v want_n of_o power_n to_o do_v it_o our_o preach_n be_v with_o power_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o comfort_v strengthen_v and_o encourage_v you_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d also_o signify_v in_o those_o most_o powerful_a and_o most_o effectual_a name_n the_o lord_n jesus_n 10._o and_o all_o this_o out_o of_o the_o tenderness_n of_o our_o brotherly_a love_n the_o affectionate_a yearning_n of_o our_o bowel_n we_o beseech_v you_o brethren_z and_o exhort_v you_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n that_o you_o will_v abound_v more_o and_o more_o so_o that_o your_o apprehension_n will_v prevent_v i_o in_o lay_v out_o the_o several_a truth_n contain_v in_o this_o text_n they_o be_v these_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manner_n how_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n be_v to_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o ought_v so_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o have_v receive_v 4._o though_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o heretofore_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v yet_o we_o beseech_v you_o and_o exhort_v you_o again_o to_o the_o same_o duty_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o exhort_v you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 6._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v you_o brethren_z sapient_a incipit_fw-la à_fw-la sine_fw-la say_v the_o lawyer_n the_o last_o word_n of_o the_o text_n be_v the_o first_o in_o natural_a order_n and_o principal_o here_o intend_v and_o the_o wise_a master-builder_n lay_v they_o for_o his_o foundation_n and_o his_o method_n we_o may_v be_v bold_a to_o follow_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manner_n how_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n be_v to_o abound_v in_o so_o do_v more_o and_o more_o where_o we_o must_v inquire_v what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v please_v god_n and_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o 1._o to_o walk_v whether_o understand_v proper_o or_o metaphorical_o be_v of_o a_o middle_n and_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o most_o what_o in_o scripture_n it_o be_v take_v in_o a_o borrow_a sense_n and_o signify_v life_n and_o conversation_n vivere_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la cursum_fw-la dirigere_fw-la to_o live_v and_o order_v one_o course_n of_o life_n so_o the_o interlineary_a gloss_n versari_fw-la so_o vatablus_n here_o a_o metaphor_n which_o meet_v we_o every_o where_o in_o scripture_n thus_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n that_o be_v not_o good_a to_o walk_v in_o darkness_n in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o ungodly_a after_o the_o flesh_n after_o our_o own_o lust_n these_o and_o the_o like_a phrase_n imply_v a_o sinful_a life_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a to_o walk_v in_o god_n way_n to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o the_o light_n in_o the_o truth_n to_o walk_v after_o with_o or_o before_o the_o lord_n these_o and_o the_o like_a phrase_n import_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o conversation_n and_o any_o one_o of_o these_o virtual_o contain_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o of_o the_o same_o harmony_n and_o according_o specifi_v the_o action_n and_o render_v it_o good_a or_o bad_a yea_o sometime_o this_o action_n alone_o consider_v in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o signify_v a_o evil_a conversation_n so_o phil._n 3.18_o sometime_o a_o good_a as_o in_o the_o text._n where_o christ_n himself_o be_v not_o only_o the_o guide_n and_o example_n of_o our_o way_n but_o also_o the_o way_n itself_o the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o peace_n so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o ephesian_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o as_o other_o gentile_n walk_v in_o the_o vanity_n of_o their_o mind_n etc._n etc._n but_o you_o say_v he_o have_v otherwise_o learned_a christ_n ephes_n 4_o 17-24_a so_o he_o tell_v the_o colossian_n that_o they_o have_v walk_v sometime_o in_o fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n while_o they_o live_v in_o they_o but_o now_o they_o have_v put_v off_o all_o these_o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o new_a and_o live_a way_n hebr._n 10.20_o the_o way_n of_o life_n as_o the_o syriack_n there_o this_o be_v the_o way_n that_o moses_n desire_v to_o see_v exod._n 33.13_o show_v i_o thy_o way_n that_o i_o may_v know_v thou_o and_o god_n answer_v he_o my_o presence_n or_o face_n shall_v go_v with_o the_o i._n e._n the_o divine_a presence_n or_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v thus_o our_o saviour_n himself_o interpet_n it_o for_o whereas_o it_o be_v a_o know_a speech_n among_o the_o jew_n where_o two_o sit_v and_o speak_v of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o divinity_n or_o the_o divine_a presence_n dwell_v in_o they_o our_o saviour_n make_v application_n of_o it_o unto_o himself_o matth._n 18.20_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o be_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o yea_o the_o lxx_o turn_v it_o show_v i_o thyself_o and_o god_n answer_v he_o i_o myself_o will_v go_v before_o thou_o and_o david_n teach_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n psal_n 8_o 6-11_a and_o thus_o our_o church_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v with_o david_n psal_n 67._o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o and_o bless_v we_o and_o make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o that_o thy_o way_n may_v be_v know_v upon_o earth_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thy_o salvation_n thy_o saviour_n or_o jesus_n among_o all_o nation_n and_o sure_o the_o upright_a circumspect_a and_o honest_a walk_v in_o this_o way_n can_v but_o be_v well_o please_v unto_o god_n 2._o that_o be_v the_o second_o thing_n to_o be_v explain_v to_o please_v god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o lxx_o often_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v good_a by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n which_o signify_v to_o please_v that_o be_v true_o good_a be_v conform_v and_o fit_v to_o the_o desire_n and_o delight_n of_o god_n and_o godly_a man_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v the_o etymologist_n yea_o to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v so_o well-pleasing_a unto_o god_n that_o thus_o to_o walk_v and_o to_o please_v god_n be_v all_o one_o
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commandment_n without_o spot_n unrebukable_a until_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o the_o bless_a and_o only_a potentate_n shall_v show_v in_o his_o several_a season_n i_o have_v look_v for_o this_o save_a health_n and_o do_v after_o the_o commandment_n what_o then_o if_o thy_o season_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n without_o spot_n and_o unrebukeable_a until_o the_o like_o appear_v unto_o thou_o which_o the_o lord_n will_v show_v in_o his_o special_a season_n unto_o thou_o mean_a time_n be_v thy_o work_n do_v have_v thou_o learn_v the_o first_o lesson_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n have_v thou_o deny_v thyself_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o second_o have_v thou_o take_v up_o thy_o cross_n daily_o and_o the_o three_o special_a rule_n to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v confident_a and_o full_o assure_v of_o what_o the_o apostle_n say_v gal._n 6.2_o i_o have_v hear_v thou_o in_o a_o time_n accept_v in_o the_o day_n of_o salvation_n have_v i_o succour_v thou_o behold_v now_o be_v the_o accept_a time_n now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n let_v we_o be_v exhort_v to_o believe_v the_o glorious_a appear_v hope_v and_o look_v for_o it_o 1_o pet._n 1.13_o love_v his_o appear_v 2_o tim._n 4.8_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o pollution_n both_o of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n have_v appear_v teach_v we_o like_o child_n let_v we_o then_o humble_a ourselves_o as_o a_o little_a child_n unless_o we_o receive_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n as_o a_o little_a child_n we_o shall_v by_o no_o mean_n enter_v thereinto_o o_o let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o learn_v these_o lesson_n as_o little_a child_n to_o deny_v ungodliness_n etc._n etc._n in_o this_o present_a world_n then_o may_v we_o with_o confidence_n and_o infallible_a certainty_n 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a_o faithful_a say_n or_o say_v of_o faith_n confidence_n and_o boldness_n and_o therefore_o the_o preacher_n must_v be_v bold_a in_o the_o deliver_n of_o it_o these_o thing_n i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v constant_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o a_o apology_n for_o the_o preacher_n doctrine_n that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o doctrine_n the_o preacher_n invite_v we_o by_o motive_n so_o powerful_a that_o they_o move_v all_o man_n for_o whereas_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o which_o be_v good_a draw_v all_o to_o the_o participation_n of_o it_o and_o whereas_o good_a be_v honestum_fw-la jucundum_fw-la aut_fw-la utile_fw-la honest_a pleasant_a or_o profitable_a good_a the_o two_o former_a kind_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o first_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d these_o good_a work_n be_v honest_a also_o fair_a beautiful_a pleasant_a and_o delightful_a but_o whereas_o a_o thing_n may_v be_v pleasant_a and_o delightful_a which_o yet_o be_v not_o profitable_a but_o rather_o hurtful_a and_o destructive_a for_o so_o sensual_a delight_n be_v as_o a_o bait_n with_o a_o hook_n and_o extrema_fw-la gaudii_fw-la luctus_fw-la occupo_fw-la these_o thing_n be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n for_o our_o orderly_a proceed_n in_o the_o handle_n of_o all_o these_o we_o must_v begin_v where_o the_o apostle_n end_v 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a pleasant_a fair_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n 2._o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n ought_v to_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n which_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n 3._o st._n paul_n give_v charge_n to_o titus_n that_o he_o affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n ought_v to_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n 4._o this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o the_o apostle_n will_v that_o titus_n affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a fair_a and_o beautiful_a pleasant_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n this_o divine_a truth_n according_a to_o the_o epithet_n of_o work_n can_v be_v dispatch_v all_o at_o once_o but_o may_v be_v divide_v into_o these_o two_o axiom_n 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a fair_a or_o beautiful_a for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v both_o 2._o good_a work_n be_v profitable_a unto_o man_n 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a fair_a or_o beautiful_a where_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o good_a work_n be_v 2._o what_o the_o property_n honest_a be_v and_o 3._o what_o be_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d good_a work_n be_v all_o virtue_n and_o virtuous_a action_n all_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o general_a general_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o whole_a moral_a law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o matth._n 5.17_o not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o 7.21_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o my_o father_n and_o 19.17_o there_o be_v none_o good_a but_o god_n but_o if_o thou_o will_v enter_v into_o life_n keep_v the_o commandment_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v also_o honest_a work_n honestum_fw-la est_fw-la bonore_fw-la dignum_fw-la 3._o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v also_o work_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a now_o a_o thing_n or_o person_n be_v say_v to_o be_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a which_o have_v the_o comely_a proportion_n of_o all_o the_o part_v one_o towards_o another_o whence_o proceed_v a_o lustre_n or_o shine_a and_o work_n be_v say_v to_o be_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a when_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o circumstance_n concur_v whence_o arise_v a_o like_a spiritual_a lustre_n and_o shine_v and_o loveliness_n so_o every_o good_a act_n be_v ex_fw-la integra_fw-la causa_fw-la it_o have_v all_o the_o cause_n and_o adjunct_n good_a otherwise_o malum_fw-la ex_fw-la quolibet_fw-la defectu_fw-la any_o one_o defect_n render_v the_o work_n evil_a as_o almsgiving_n with_o a_o trumpet_n mat._n 6._o the_o reason_n of_o this_o why_o good_a work_n be_v honest_a they_o have_v something_o that_o proceed_v from_o god_n as_o the_o honour_n that_o come_v from_o god_n only_o joh._n 5.44_o even_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o goodness_n which_o be_v his_o christ_n hos_n 3.5_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 2._o and_o point_v we_o to_o his_o honour_n phil._n 1.11_o the_o apostle_n pray_v that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o to_o what_o other_o original_a can_v we_o refer_v the_o beauty_n of_o good_a work_n than_o to_o the_o same_o god_n who_o put_v his_o comeliness_n upon_o his_o people_n ezech._n 16.14_o thou_o be_v fair_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n why_o grace_n be_v pour_v into_o thy_o lip_n psal_n 45.2_o observe_v 1._o note_v hence_o what_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o true_o amiable_a and_o lovely_a beauty_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n angel_n and_o good_a man_n what_o else_o but_o the_o beauty_n of_o good_a work_n the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n this_o be_v that_o which_o david_n desire_v to_o see_v psal_n 27.4_o one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o will_v i_o seek_v after_o to_o behold_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n this_o be_v most_o desire_a of_o the_o lord_n himself_o and_o most_o delight_v in_o psal_n 45.10_o when_o we_o relinquish_v our_o own_o people_n and_o our_o father_n house_n so_o shall_v the_o king_n great_o desire_v thy_o beauty_n the_o beauty_n of_o the_o bride_n most_o lovely_a see_v how_o the_o bridegroom_n adorn_v she_o ezech._n 16_o 9-14_a observe_v 2._o if_o good_a work_n be_v fair_a and_o
such_o a_o care_n atttend_v on_o it_o as_o runs_z through_o all_o our_o thought_n all_o our_o imagination_n all_o our_o memory_n all_o our_o word_n all_o our_o gesture_n all_o our_o action_n all_z and_o every_o of_o our_o profession_n and_o trade_n such_o a_o universal_a care_n lie_v on_o every_o believer_n to_o maintain_v good_a work_n why_o it_o be_v his_o business_n o_o beloved_n be_v we_o thus_o mindful_a be_v we_o thus_o careful_a of_o our_o great_a business_n to_o maintain_v good_a work_n i_o know_v well_o i_o shall_v be_v answer_v alas_o i_o find_v continual_o such_o rub_n in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n so_o that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a precept_n give_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n pray_v continual_o its_o necessary_a for_o prevention_n of_o evil_a work_n and_o for_o the_o maintain_n of_o good_a work_n 1._o for_o the_o prevention_n of_o evil_a work_n epb._n 6._o after_o all_o the_o armour_n verse_n 18._o pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n the_o devil_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 1_o pet._n and_o he_o have_v a_o party_n within_o we_o even_o the_o harlot_n iniquity_n which_o hunt_v for_o the_o precious_a life_n prov._n 6.26_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n will_v be_v raise_v against_o we_o when_o we_o stand_v forth_o to_o maintain_v good_a work_n but_o among_o all_o other_o the_o devil_n make_v use_v of_o two_o principal_a engine_n force_v and_o subtilty_n and_o when_o he_o prevail_v not_o with_o one_o of_o these_o he_o make_v use_v of_o the_o other_o example_n be_v obvious_a ezra_n 4.2_o the_o adversary_n of_o judah_n and_o benjamin_n first_o insinuate_v themselves_o they_o will_v build_v with_o zerubbabel_n and_o joshuah_n etc._n etc._n when_o so_o they_o can_v effect_v their_o purpose_n they_o hire_v counsellor_n against_o they_o etc._n etc._n ver._n 5._o complain_v to_o king_n artaxerxes_n and_o when_o sanballat_n and_o tobiah_n can_v not_o deride_v and_o mock_v nehemiah_n out_o of_o his_o building_n they_o endeavour_v to_o fright_v he_o out_o of_o it_o neh._n 4.1_o to_o 8._o we_o be_v not_o ignorant_a of_o his_o device_n for_o it_o be_v his_o old_a plot_n when_o the_o roar_a lion_n perceive_v his_o skin_n will_v not_o prevail_v to_o terrify_v we_o from_o edify_v ourselves_o and_o other_o than_o he_o take_v the_o fox_n skin_n these_o be_v two_o notable_a enemy_n that_o israel_n meet_v withal_o when_o they_o travel_v towards_o the_o holy_a land_n sehon_n king_n of_o the_o amorites_n who_o dwell_v at_o heshbon_n and_o og_n the_o king_n of_o bashan_n numb_a 21._o deut._n 2.26_o but_o what_o be_v these_o to_o we_o sehon_n be_v he_o that_o tread_v down_o and_o root_n up_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v king_n of_o the_o amorites_n the_o great_a talker_n he_o dwell_v at_o heshbon_n in_o the_o cogitation_n and_o thought_n and_o there_o he_o hinder_v the_o good_a thought_n and_o care_n of_o israel_n in_o make_v progress_n towards_o the_o holy_a land_n but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v sehon_n king_n of_o heshbon_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o israel_n verse_n 33._o yea_o the_o lord_n destroy_v zanzummim_v verse_n 20.22_o even_o the_o huge_a giantlike_a evil_a thought_n so_o zanzummim_n signify_v prava_fw-la cogitantes_fw-la those_o evil_a thought_n which_o hinder_v our_o thought_n and_o care_n of_o maintain_v good_a work_n the_o weapon_n of_o our_o warfare_n bring_v into_o subjection_n every_o thought_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10._o when_o sehon_n king_n of_o heshbon_n prevail_v not_o when_o violence_n and_o force_n when_o tread_v down_o and_o root_a up_o can_v hinder_v our_o good_a thought_n and_o care_n then_o the_o devil_n use_v derision_n and_o scoff_a that_o thereby_o he_o may_v discourage_v we_o from_o our_o well_o do_v that_o be_v og_n which_o be_v subsannatio_fw-la scoff_v and_o jeer_v tend_v to_o bring_v the_o israel_n of_o god_n to_o reproach_n and_o shame_n that_o be_v bashan_n but_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o believer_n fear_v he_o not_o for_o i_o will_v deliver_v he_o and_o all_o his_o people_n and_o his_o land_n into_o thy_o hand_n deut._n 3.2_o for_o so_o the_o promise_n be_v general_a whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a 2._o for_o maintain_v good_a work_n do_v good_a be_v compare_v to_o sow_v seed_n gal._n 6.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o which_o be_v a_o continue_a act_n eccles_n 11.6_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v rom._n 2.7_o good_a work_n must_v be_v root_v in_o the_o heart_n whence_o they_o grow_v up_o and_o proceed_v luke_n 8.15_o that_o on_o the_o good_a ground_n be_v they_o which_o in_o a_o honest_a and_o good_a heart_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n with_o patience_n now_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n prov._n 16.1_o thus_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v every_o plant_n of_o the_o field_n before_o it_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o every_o herb_n of_o the_o field_n before_o it_o grow_v gen._n 2.5_o the_o predisposition_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n those_o plant_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n plant_v they_o be_v not_o of_o man_n set_v the_o lord_n do_v fit_v we_o and_o dispose_v we_o and_o make_v we_o perfect_a to_o every_o good_a work_n the_o old_a manuscript_n have_v in_o every_o good_a word_n and_o work_n to_o do_v his_o will_n hebr._n 13.21_o and_o according_o the_o apostle_n there_o pray_v the_o apostle_n see_v among_o the_o cretan_n and_o foresee_v that_o there_o will_v be_v among_o other_o nation_n such_o people_n who_o will_v very_o hardly_o be_v persuade_v to_o believe_v this_o divine_a and_o most_o certain_a truth_n that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v god_n shall_v be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n and_o therefore_o he_o lay_v such_o weight_n upon_o it_o that_o he_o affirm_v it_o constant_o he_o interpose_v his_o authority_n i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v constant_o and_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o faithful_a say_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o little_a enough_o for_o as_o for_o the_o cretan_n the_o apostle_n s_o paul_n have_v a_o hard_a task_n etc._n etc._n vide_fw-la note_n in_o titus_n 2.11_o as_o for_o other_o nation_n who_o see_v not_o with_o what_o difficulty_n man_n be_v persuade_v that_o the_o good_a work_n command_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v possible_a which_o howsoever_o it_o be_v most_o true_a yet_o be_v there_o no_o divine_a truth_n so_o much_o oppose_v as_o this_o and_o that_o by_o all_o sort_n of_o christian_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n in_o jam._n 1.22_o this_o show_v the_o irrefragable_a and_o undeniable_a truth_n of_o god_n so_o that_o even_o the_o sober_a heathen_a yea_o wicked_a man_n set_v to_o their_o seal_n that_o god_n be_v true_a thus_o lycurgus_n and_o numa_n pompilius_n father_v their_o 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paul_n give_v charge_n to_o titus_n that_o he_o affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n the_o word_n contain_v st._n paul_n charge_n to_o titus_n wherein_o we_o have_v 1._o the_o precept_n give_v he_o in_o charge_n that_o he_o affirm_v constant_o 2._o the_o authority_n whereby_o he_o be_v charge_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d volo_fw-la i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v etc._n etc._n according_o the_o word_n have_v in_o they_o these_o two_o thing_n 1._o titus_n must_v affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o believe_v maintain_v good_a work_n 2._o st._n paul_n will_v that_o he_o affirm_v these_o thing_n constant_o 1._o titus_n must_v affirm_v these_o thing_n constant_o that_o they_o who_o etc._n etc._n the_o word_n we_o render_v
true_a nihil_fw-la est_fw-la tam_fw-la ratione_fw-la firmum_fw-la quin_fw-la vi_fw-la rationis_fw-la infirmari_fw-la potest_fw-la and_o therefore_o divine_a doctrine_n be_v propound_v to_o our_o say_v that_o it_o may_v be_v of_o grace_n rom._n 4.16_o and_o that_o our_o obedience_n of_o faith_n may_v be_v final_o resolve_v not_o into_o uncertain_a reason_n but_o into_o the_o truth_n faithfulness_n power_n mercy_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o aquinas_n have_v bring_v ten_o substantial_a reason_n to_o prove_v the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o say_v he_o i_o will_v not_o rely_v on_o these_o but_o rather_o on_o the_o sure_a foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n where_o it_o be_v say_v by_o faith_n we_o believe_v that_o the_o world_n be_v make_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n hebr._n 11._o observe_v 3._o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v do_v not_o some_o part_n of_o it_o see_v note_n in_o jam._n 1.22_o observe_v 4._o christian_n religion_n be_v practice_n see_v ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la exhort_v o_o you_o who_o believe_v god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n 1._o they_o be_v profitable_a unto_o man_n 2._o conduce_v to_o faith_n and_o the_o end_n of_o faith_n 3._o they_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n 4._o they_o be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o minister_n duty_n to_o press_v urge_v and_o inculcate_v often_o and_o often_o this_o point_n of_o doctrine_n unto_o those_o who_o have_v believe_v god_n so_o st._n paul_n 1_o cor._n 7.19_o circumcision_n be_v nothing_o etc._n etc._n but_o the_o keep_n the_o commandment_n gal._n 5.6_o but_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o love_n and_o 6.15_o but_o a_o new_a creature_n st._n james_n spend_v most_o part_n of_o his_o second_o chapter_n upon_o this_o argument_n and_o st._n peter_n 1_o pet._n 2.12_o 2_o pet._n 1.1_o have_v mention_v the_o best_a faith_n and_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o believer_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d yet_o v._n 5._o beside_o this_o give_v all_o diligence_n add_v to_o your_o faith_n virtue_n to_o virtue_n etc._n etc._n hereby_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v barren_a v._o 8._o without_o these_o they_o be_v blind_a v._o 9_o hereby_o they_o get_v assurance_n of_o their_o call_n and_o election_n v._o 10._o so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o v._o l._n satagite_fw-la ut_fw-la per_fw-la bona_fw-la opera_fw-la certam_fw-la nostram_fw-la vocationem_fw-la &_o electionem_fw-la faciatis_fw-la and_o robert_n stephen_n cite_v three_o greek_a copy_n wherein_o be_v read_v these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o good_a work_n make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a yea_o v._o 11._o by_o these_o a_o entrance_n be_v administer_v unto_o we_o abundant_o into_o the_o everlasting_a kingdom_n etc._n etc._n v._n 12._o i_o will_v not_o be_v negligent_a to_o put_v you_o always_o in_o remembrance_n of_o these_o thing_n v._o 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o as_o if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v yet_o careful_a enough_o v._o 15._o i_o will_v endeavour_v say_v he_o that_o you_o may_v be_v able_a after_o my_o decease_n to_o have_v these_o thing_n always_o in_o remembrance_n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d note_n and_o observation_n upon_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n and_o first_o on_o the_o title_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d intend_v through_o god_n assistance_n to_o read_v upon_o this_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n i_o shall_v take_v the_o inscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n for_o the_o argument_n of_o my_o present_a discourse_n and_o therefore_o i_o think_v it_o very_o expedient_a to_o premise_v and_o answer_v some_o query_n as_o 1._o whether_o this_o epistle_n be_v canonical_a or_o no_o 2._o who_o be_v the_o author_n or_o penman_n of_o it_o which_o if_o we_o shall_v find_v further_o 3._o why_o he_o do_v not_o prefix_v his_o name_n 4._o whether_o this_o greek_a copy_n be_v a_o translation_n only_o or_o the_o original_a tongue_n wherein_o it_o be_v first_o write_v 5._o i_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n what_o principal_o move_v i_o of_o all_o other_o 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authority_n of_o the_o latin_a church_n for_o 1._o the_o greek_a church_n do_v ever_o receive_v and_o acknowledge_v it_o for_o apostolical_a 2._o all_o the_o reform_a church_n at_o this_o day_n with_o one_o unanimous_a consent_n admit_v and_o approve_v the_o same_o as_o divine_a and_o canonical_a 3._o the_o latin_a church_n its_o self_n have_v now_o for_o many_o hundred_o year_n receive_v and_o embrace_v it_o as_o canonical_a and_o apostolical_a but_o grant_v it_o have_v not_o yet_o shall_v it_o no_o more_o infringe_v the_o authority_n of_o this_o epistle_n that_o the_o latin_a church_n for_o a_o time_n doubt_v of_o it_o than_o it_o disable_v the_o credit_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o st._n john_n because_o the_o greek_a church_n for_o a_o time_n do_v not_o admit_v it_o as_o canonical_a but_o so_o much_o for_o our_o first_o answer_n 2._o a_o second_o be_v direct_a and_o take_v not_o from_o the_o authority_n of_o man_n from_o which_o neither_o this_o nor_o any_o scripture_n have_v much_o dependence_n the_o insita_fw-la argumenta_fw-la as_o they_o call_v they_o sufficient_o prove_v this_o epistle_n to_o be_v canonical_a they_o be_v these_o 1._o the_o power_n and_o majesty_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v in_o this_o epistle_n 2._o the_o divineness_n and_o heavenliness_n of_o the_o argument_n or_o subject_n 3._o the_o heavenly_a mystery_n open_v in_o it_o 4._o the_o concordance_n and_o harmony_n of_o it_o with_o other_o prophetical_a and_o apostolical_a writing_n 5._o and_o special_o the_o magnify_v the_o person_n and_o office_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n these_o may_v sufficient_o evince_v whence_o this_o epistle_n come_v and_o to_o these_o we_o may_v add_v the_o testimony_n of_o father_n and_o council_n of_o which_o anon_o take_v notice_n what_o be_v the_o touchstone_n and_o way_n to_o try_v the_o doctrine_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no._n colour_n be_v try_v by_o colour_n etc._n etc._n take_v notice_n of_o the_o boldness_n of_o man_n in_o deny_v their_o consent_n unto_o god_n truth_n luther_n epistola_fw-la stromata_fw-la like_o the_o picture_n under_o house_n make_v sour_a face_n as_o if_o they_o support_v the_o building_n so_o do_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n take_v notice_n how_o far_o forth_o the_o church_n may_v be_v credit_v in_o give_v testimony_n to_o the_o scripture_n 1._o so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v obedient_a otherwise_o how_o come_v it_o to_o be_v a_o church_n 2._o only_o as_o by_o way_n of_o introduction_n as_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n give_v testimony_n of_o christ_n joh._n 4.39_o because_o the_o author_n and_o pen_n man_n of_o this_o epistle_n be_v not_o name_v as_o in_o the_o front_n and_o close_v of_o other_o epistle_n some_o dispute_n have_v rise_v thereabouts_o and_o this_o be_v a_o secondary_a ground_n why_o the_o canonical_a authority_n of_o this_o epistle_n have_v be_v question_v for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o this_o doubt_n and_o further_o satisfy_v the_o former_a it_o may_v be_v answer_v 1._o that_o the_o author_n of_o the_o book_n of_o judge_n ruth_n and_o job_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o also_o of_o the_o book_n of_o king_n and_o chronicle_n be_v not_o certain_o know_v yet_o the_o book_n themselves_o be_v not_o for_o that_o reason_n once_o question_v because_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v relucent_a in_o they_o as_o here_o it_o be_v 2._o this_o epistle_n have_v be_v confirm_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o nicen_n laodicean_n and_o carthaginian_a council_n but_o as_o for_o the_o dispute_n touch_v the_o author_n true_a it_o be_v that_o some_o have_v ascribe_v this_o epistle_n to_o clemens_n mention_v phil._n 4.3_o and_o indeed_o clemens_n have_v write_v two_o epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n which_o be_v mention_v by_o many_o of_o the_o ancient_a father_n and_o divers_a quotation_n and_o testimony_n there_o be_v take_v out_o of_o they_o by_o the_o father_n but_o the_o epistle_n
themselves_o for_o many_o hundred_o year_n see_v no_o light_n till_o cyril_n patriarch_n of_o constantinople_n a_o few_o year_n since_o send_v a_o copy_n of_o they_o annex_v to_o the_o septuagint_n or_o greek_a bible_n to_o his_o majesty_n king_n charles_n other_o ascribe_v this_o to_o barnabas_n who_o also_o leave_v behind_o he_o certain_a epistle_n which_o i_o understand_v be_v late_o come_v to_o the_o hand_n of_o that_o most_o industrious_a and_o learned_a searcher_n of_o church_n antiquity_n the_o archbishop_n of_o armagh_n other_o ascribe_v this_o epistle_n to_o st._n luke_n but_o the_o most_o receive_a opinion_n be_v that_o it_o be_v st._n paul_n and_o these_o reason_n be_v bring_v for_o that_o opinion_n 1._o the_o ancient_a father_n testify_v so_o much_o clemens_n romanus_n euseb_n lib._n hist_o 3._o cap._n 38._o clemens_n alexandrinus_n euseb_n lib._n 6._o cap_n 11._o de_fw-fr epistola_fw-la ad_fw-la hebraeos_fw-la ita_fw-la disserit_fw-la quod_fw-la manifestè_fw-la sit_fw-la pauli_n apostoli_fw-la jerom_n in_o esay_n 6._o and_o in_o his_o epistle_n to_o dardanus_n athanasius_n primo_fw-la tomo_fw-la contra_fw-la arianos_fw-la ruffinus_n in_o expositione_n sectione_n 35._o theodoret_n in_o his_o argument_n upon_o the_o epistle_n divinissimi_fw-la pauli_n epistolam_fw-la esse_fw-la confessus_fw-la est_fw-la dyonisius_n areopagita_n 2._o the_o close_a of_o the_o epistle_n intimate_v as_o much_o wherein_z 1._o he_o mention_n his_o brother_n timothy_n as_o 1_o thess_n 3.2_o col._n 1.1_o by_o who_o it_o be_v send_v and_o with_o who_o he_o hope_v to_o come_v short_o 2._o it_o be_v write_v from_o italy_n namely_o when_o paul_n dwell_v at_o rome_n act._n ult_n 3._o the_o epistle_n agree_v well_o with_o and_o make_v proof_n of_o paul_n profess_a zeal_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o jew_n manifestatio_fw-la charitatis_fw-la est_fw-la exhibitio_fw-la operis_fw-la rom._n 9.1.2_o 3._o and_o 11.13_o 14._o 4._o the_o council_n of_o laodicea_n call_v it_o paul_n epistle_n cap._n 59_o although_o i_o may_v conclude_v this_o controversy_n with_o the_o word_n of_o gregory_n the_o great_a in_o his_o exposition_n upon_o job_n 1._o quis_fw-la haec_fw-la scripserit_fw-la valde_fw-la supervacuè_fw-fr quaeritur_fw-la cum_fw-la tamen_fw-la author_n libri_fw-la spiritus_fw-la fidelitur_fw-la credatur_fw-la ipse_fw-la igitur_fw-la haec_fw-la scrip_v quia_fw-la haec_fw-la scribenda_fw-la dictavit_fw-la ipse_fw-la scripsit_fw-la quia_fw-la est_fw-la illius_fw-la operis_fw-la inspirator_n extitit_fw-la thus_o wherein_o in_o our_o last_o translation_n we_o read_v in_o the_o title_n of_o some_o psalm_n a_o psalm_n of_o david_n which_o in_o the_o original_a be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lxx_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d imply_v thus_o much_o that_o david_n be_v not_o the_o author_n of_o the_o psalm_n ascribe_v to_o he_o but_o the_o penman_n the_o scribe_n the_o amanuensis_fw-la to_o who_o the_o spirit_n dictate_v holy_a man_n speak_v and_o 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thou_o commit_v any_o iniquity_n be_v a_o weakling_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sleight_n so_o weak_a to_o give_v way_n whence_o wickedness_n proceed_v ezek._n 16.28_o 29_o 30._o gen._n 49.4_o but_o she_o have_v faith_n to_o be_v heal_v and_o so_o may_v thou_o mean_n mix_v it_o with_o faith_n hebr._n 4.2_o the_o word_n be_v hear_v profit_v not_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n they_o believe_v not_o the_o word_n of_o the_o spy_n to_o be_v a_o word_n of_o power_n it_o be_v not_o one_o with_o they_o numb_a 13._o object_n i_o do_v believe_v it_o resp_n as_o a_o word_n of_o truth_n but_o not_o as_o a_o word_n of_o power_n for_o in_o the_o word_n be_v two_o thing_n truth_n or_o faith_n power_n and_o virtue_n 2_o pet._n 1._o a_o believer_n and_o lose_v the_o soul_n a_o man_n may_v have_v a_o kind_n of_o say_v implicit_a and_o weak_a which_o if_o it_o be_v grace_n will_v put_v the_o believer_n upon_o duty_n common_o the_o faith_n waver_v and_o then_o it_o profit_v not_o example_n in_o 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therefore_o these_o promise_n let_v we_o purify_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n no_o unclean_a person_n have_v any_o inheritance_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n eph._n 5.5_o mean_n confess_v and_o forsake_v thy_o sin_n and_o then_o thou_o shall_v find_v mercy_n that_o will_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v thou_o there_o be_v confession_n of_o sin_n before_o baptism_n pray_v to_o the_o lord_n wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o wickedness_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n exhort_v to_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v purge_v of_o ignorance_n yes_o of_o that_o altogether_o when_o yet_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v
judgement_n of_o man_n and_o their_o ill_a thought_n of_o jesus_n christ_n all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n worship_v he_o yet_o man_n think_v low_a and_o base_a thought_n of_o he_o as_o one_o that_o have_v a_o devil_n and_o be_v mad_a they_o think_v they_o say_v well_o when_o they_o so_o say_v joh._n 8._o but_o this_o be_v the_o error_n of_o that_o age_n we_o have_v high_a opinion_n and_o more_o worthy_a thought_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n will_v god_n we_o have_v but_o do_v we_o not_o entertain_v as_o hard_a thought_n as_o when_o any_o thing_n be_v foretell_v except_o he_o be_v a_o man_n of_o our_o opinion_n and_o sect_n what_o ever_o that_o be_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o impute_v it_o to_o the_o devil_n though_o he_o be_v as_o isa_n 41.24_o i_o will_v say_v that_o you_o be_v god_n so_o when_o any_o thing_n be_v do_v that_o we_o wonder_v at_o man_n be_v wont_a to_o impute_v it_o to_o the_o devil_n as_o unguentum_fw-la hopliatricum_n though_o psal_n 72.18_o qui_fw-la facit_fw-la mirabilia_fw-la solus_fw-la exhort_v to_o receive_v christ_n when_o his_o father_n bring_v he_o into_o the_o world_n zach._n 9.9_o his_o come_n in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n be_v describe_v unto_o we_o he_o come_v just_a the_o just_a one_o and_o who_o make_v all_o those_o righteous_a and_o just_a who_o receive_v he_o i._n e._n believe_v on_o he_o joh._n 1.12_o he_o have_v salvation_n to_o save_v they_o from_o their_o sin_n he_o bring_v his_o reward_n with_o he_o he_o come_v lowly_a and_o meek_a sit_v upon_o a_o ass_n and_o that_o borrow_a he_o come_v poor_a and_o without_o all_o worldy_a pomp_n and_o ostentation_n he_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o base_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n and_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o all_o this_o be_v to_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o we_o shall_v entertain_v he_o not_o with_o our_o wisdom_n he_o come_v on_o a_o ass_n the_o most_o foolish_a of_o serviceable_a beast_n even_o such_o nay_o worse_o have_v the_o man_n make_v himself_o by_o his_o fall_n like_o 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greek_a tongue_n than_o the_o other_o read_v the_o text_n as_o we_o do_v and_o we_o be_v enforce_v by_o the_o article_n in_o the_o greek_a which_o be_v add_v to_o angel_n and_o minister_n for_o when_o there_o be_v a_o doubt_n of_o two_o word_n whether_o shall_v be_v the_o subject_a which_o be_v the_o principal_a we_o look_v unto_o which_o the_o article_n be_v add_v and_o that_o be_v the_o subject_a 2._o whether_o there_o be_v a_o repetition_n in_o these_o word_n or_o no_o as_o when_o israel_n come_v out_o of_o egypt_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n in_o rom._n 15._o there_o may_v be_v yet_o somewhat_o in_o the_o one_o which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o other_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o jew_n understand_v the_o wind_n so_o the_o vulg._n lat._n turn_v the_o word_n ventos_fw-la and_o so_o the_o meaning_n shall_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n make_v the_o wind_n his_o messenger_n so_o the_o next_o word_n make_v thunder_n and_o lightning_n his_o minister_n but_o this_o fit_v not_o our_o apostle_n purpose_n howsoever_o the_o speech_n be_v true_a for_o the_o apostle_n here_o speak_v not_o of_o the_o wind_n but_o of_o angelical_a spirit_n such_o as_o in_o the_o verse_n before_o these_o word_n contain_v the_o principle_n of_o the_o angel_n whereof_o their_o nature_n consist_v whereby_o the_o apostle_n show_v the_o inferiority_n of_o the_o angel_n unto_o christ_n whatever_o be_v create_v and_o not_o god_n be_v as_o mere_a and_o sound_a reason_n teach_v compound_v of_o principle_n quid_fw-la est_fw-la &_o quò_fw-la est_fw-la but_o this_o be_v all_o one_o as_o to_o confess_v they_o know_v not_o whereof_o their_o nature_n consist_v that_o therefore_o which_o metaphysic_n ignorant_o in_o general_n teach_v that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n declare_v distinct_o as_o man_n and_o many_o other_o creature_n consist_v of_o three_o principle_n body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n so_o do_v the_o angel_n 1._o they_o have_v somewhat_o analogical_a and_o proportionable_a to_o a_o body_n that_o be_v wind_n so_o vulg._n lat._n facit_fw-la angelos_n suos_fw-la ventos_fw-la 2._o to_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v fire_n ministros_fw-la flammam_fw-la ignis_fw-la 3._o to_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v light_a this_o be_v manifest_a by_o their_o creation_n on_o the_o first_o day_n when_o god_n make_v the_o light_n and_o those_o spirit_n of_o light_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o their_o appear_v be_v accompany_v with_o light_n luk._n 2.9_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v upon_o the_o shepherd_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n shine_v round_o about_o they_o there_o shine_v a_o light_n in_o the_o prison_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o satan_n be_v transform_v into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n 2_o cor._n 11.14_o whence_o damascene_fw
lord_n speak_v and_o write_v with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n what_o before_o his_o speak_n be_v contain_v in_o book_n and_o write_v when_o the_o lord_n come_v he_o turn_v to_o speak_v jos_n 15.15_o observe_v 2._o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n hence_o it_o follow_v that_o all_o manner_n of_o submission_n and_o obedience_n active_a and_o passive_a in_o do_v and_o suffer_v be_v due_a unto_o he_o mark_v 28.18_o all_o power_n be_v give_v i_o etc._n etc._n i_o be_o the_o lord_n what_o then_o go_v you_o therefore_o and_o teach_v all_o nation_n etc._n etc._n teach_v to_o observe_v all_o thing_n 1_o sam._n 3.18_o when_o samuel_n have_v foretell_v the_o utter_a ruin_n of_o ely_n house_n it_o be_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v he_o good_a so_o job_n 1.21_o the_o lord_n give_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v away_o exhort_v if_o this_o salvation_n be_v speak_v by_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v but_o reason_n that_o it_o be_v hear_v by_o we_o i_o will_v hearken_v what_o the_o lord_n will_v say_v psalm_n pray_v unto_o he_o speak_v lord_n for_o thy_o servant_n hear_v observe_v 1._o it_o be_v no_o dishonourable_a employment_n to_o speak_v the_o gospel_n it_o be_v the_o great_a salvation_n the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n eph._n 1.3_o even_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o preach_v it_o yea_o to_o be_v the_o first_o that_o preach_v it_o solent_n res_fw-la magnae_fw-la per_fw-la magnos_fw-la expediri_fw-la and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n i_o speak_v to_o you_o gentile_n inasmuch_o as_o i_o be_o a_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n i_o magnify_v my_o office_n rom._n 11.13_o rom._n 15.15_o 16_o 17._o a_o work_n worthy_a the_o son_n of_o god_n what_o more_o worthy_a of_o jesus_n christ_n than_o to_o save_v 1_o tim._n 4.16_o take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o to_o thy_o doctrine_n continue_v in_o they_o for_o in_o do_v this_o thou_o shall_v both_o save_v thyself_o and_o those_o that_o hear_v thou_o nor_o be_v this_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a to_o the_o minister_n james_n 5.19.20_o it_o be_v a_o common_a salvation_n and_o that_o which_o may_v be_v wrought_v instrumental_o and_o ministerial_o by_o every_o believer_n towards_o another_o which_o be_v principal_o and_o first_o speak_v by_o the_o lord_n a_o business_n not_o unworthy_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n observe_v 2._o the_o gospel_n therefore_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o word_n of_o truth_n be_v speak_v by_o christ_n himself_o the_o amen_o the_o faithful_a witness_n eph._n 1.13_o col._n 1.5_o reprove_v our_o great_a unbelief_n esay_n 53.1_o our_o hear_n and_o to_o who_o be_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n reveil_v gal._n 3.1_o 2._o the_o great_a salvation_n be_v confirm_v unto_o the_o hebrew_n by_o those_o that_o hear_v the_o lord_n these_o word_n be_v a_o further_a publication_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o a_o confirmation_n of_o it_o wherein_o inquire_v we_o 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o lord_n 3._o what_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o we_o 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o great_a salvation_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o great_a salvation_n or_o the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n be_v confirm_v it_o come_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o that_o of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v found_v sure_a and_o lay_v as_o a_o firm_a and_o sure_a foundation_n the_o septuagint_n have_v by_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o establish_v or_o settle_v as_o a_o law_n be_v settle_v or_o establish_v unto_o which_o they_o oppose_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o annul_v or_o abolish_v a_o law_n psalm_n 119.28_o they_o have_v by_o it_o also_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v much_o of_o the_o same_o signification_n psalm_n 41.12_o so_o that_o the_o metaphor_n may_v be_v take_v from_o a_o building_n strong_a and_o firm_a who_o foundation_n be_v sure_o lay_v or_o from_o the_o make_n of_o a_o law_n so_o sure_a that_o it_o can_v be_v change_v 2._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o hebrew_n signify_v to_o hear_v and_o that_o both_o with_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a sense_n there_o need_v no_o example_n of_o the_o first_o it_o be_v so_o ordinary_a of_o the_o second_o gen._n 11.7_o let_v we_o confound_v their_o language_n that_o they_o may_v not_o undestand_v one_o another_o speech_n the_o word_n ●●_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o may_v not_o hear_v gen._n 42.23_o they_o know_v not_o that_o joseph_n understand_v they_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o joseph_n hear_v they_o the_o like_a esay_n 36.11_o it_o signify_v also_o to_o obey_v because_o thou_o have_v hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o thy_o wife_n gen._n 3._o thou_o have_v obey_v esay_n 36._o harken_v not_o to_o hezekiah_n i._n e._n obey_v he_o not_o to_o hear_v be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n 1_o sam._n 15.22_o so_o in_o the_o latin_a dicto_fw-la audience_n i._n e._n obediens_fw-la and_o all_o these_o way_n the_o word_n may_v be_v here_o understand_v the_o person_n say_v here_o to_o have_v hear_v the_o lord_n by_o who_o the_o great_a salvation_n be_v confirm_v be_v the_o twelve_o apostle_n and_o seventy_o disciple_n who_o hear_v understand_v and_o obey_v the_o gospel_n among_o who_o i._n e._n those_o who_o hear_v the_o lord_n and_o see_v he_o our_o apostle_n be_v one_o and_o a_o principal_a one_o though_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o cor._n 15.8_o bear_v out_o of_o due_a time_n as_o one_o who_o be_v not_o bring_v up_o in_o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n and_o so_o by_o long_o teach_v bring_v to_o christianity_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o natural_a birth_n of_o a_o christian_a but_o as_o one_o sudden_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o womb_n yet_o the_o lord_n make_v choice_n of_o he_o as_o a_o principal_a witness_n act_v 22.14_o 15._o who_o hear_v with_o their_o outward_a and_o with_o their_o inward_a ear_n act_n 1.8_o 1_o john_n 1.12_o which_o as_o it_o add_v boldness_n to_o the_o apostle_n to_o testify_v their_o message_n act_v 4.19_o so_o it_o make_v much_o for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o that_o the_o gospel_n be_v confirm_v it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o be_v hear_v know_v and_o obey_v by_o other_o if_o it_o be_v confirm_v unto_o we_o it_o must_v be_v hear_v understand_v and_o obey_v by_o we_o and_o therefore_o it_o follow_v 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o we_o some_o understand_v by_o this_o a_o hebraism_n instead_o of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o so_o they_o conceive_v that_o the_o author_n of_o this_o epistle_n include_v himself_o with_o the_o hebrew_n contrary_a to_o gal._n 1._o other_o rather_o understand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o include_v the_o time_n q._n d._n usque_fw-la ad_fw-la aetatem_fw-la nostram_fw-la and_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d usque_fw-la ad_fw-la aetatem_fw-la meam_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ad_fw-la hoc_fw-la usque_fw-la tempus_fw-la both_o sense_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o yet_o it_o need_v not_o hence_o follow_v that_o the_o apostle_n according_a to_o the_o first_o sense_n shall_v understand_v himself_o to_o be_v include_v no_o more_o than_o esay_n 59.10_o why_o must_v the_o gospel_n be_v confirm_v unto_o the_o hebrew_n by_o those_o that_o hear_v the_o lord_n in_o regard_n of_o 1._o the_o gospel_n itself_o 2._o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 1._o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o word_n so_o to_o be_v hear_v that_o it_o be_v obey_v 2_o thess_n 1.8_o 1_o pet._n 4.17_o if_o therefore_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v preach_v only_o by_o the_o lord_n it_o may_v have_v be_v conceive_v possible_a to_o he_o with_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v possible_a but_o not_o unto_o man_n and_o therefore_o the_o office_n of_o publish_v the_o great_a salvation_n be_v commit_v unto_o those_o who_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o find_v it_o possible_a whence_o it_o be_v that_o philip_n be_v send_v unto_o the_o eunuch_n act._n 8._o ananias_n unto_o paul_n act._n 9_o peter_n to_o cornelius_n act._n 10._o let_v not_o the_o lord_n speak_v to_o we_o lest_o we_o die_v therefore_o elihu_n tell_v job_n 33.6_o 2._o they_o who_o have_v hear_v the_o lord_n be_v the_o only_a fit_a witness_n to_o testify_v and_o confirm_v the_o gospel_n so_o reasonable_a be_v that_o of_o our_o saviour_n unto_o pilate_n joh._n 18.20_o 21._o i_o speak_v open_o ask_v they_o that_o hear_v i_o testis_fw-la idoneus_fw-la every_o fit_a and_o sufficient_a witness_n must_v be_v 1._o prudens_fw-la &_o sciens_fw-la prudent_a and_o know_a 2._o vir_fw-la bone_fw-la
wise_a and_o gracious_a god_n meet_v with_o our_o weakness_n and_o cause_v the_o gospel_n to_o be_v confirm_v unto_o we_o by_o those_o that_o hear_v he_o observe_v 5._o god_n speak_v not_o the_o gospel_n in_o a_o dark_a corner_n of_o the_o earth_n esay_n 45.19_o nor_o in_o doubtful_a speech_n like_o the_o devil_n oracle_n but_o clear_o and_o open_o again_o and_o again_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 3.16_o exhort_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n and_o believe_v it_o and_o be_v confirm_v in_o it_o col._n 2.7_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v remove_v what_o tend_v to_o the_o dissetle_n of_o we_o the_o childish_a age_n eph._n 4.14_o grow_v up_o into_o i_o in_o all_o thing_n beware_v of_o the_o sleight_n of_o man_n mean_n positive_a to_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o do_v it_o matth._n 7._o the_o storm_n beat_v against_o that_o house_n and_o it_o stand_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n rom._n 11.20_o thou_o stand_v by_o faith_n pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n psal_n 119.28_o my_o soul_n melt_v or_o drop_n or_o dissolve_v settle_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n the_o apostle_n have_v tell_v we_o of_o our_o adversary_n the_o devil_n 1_o pet._n 5.10.11_o pray_v the_o god_n of_o all_o grace_n who_o call_v we_o into_o his_o eter-glory_n strengthen_v establish_v settle_v you_o note_n and_o observation_n upon_o hebrew_n ii_o 4._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n god_n also_o bear_v they_o witness_n both_o with_o sign_n and_o wonder_n and_o with_o divers_a miracle_n etc._n etc._n hitherto_o we_o have_v have_v the_o testification_n of_o the_o gospel_n these_o word_n contain_v the_o attestation_n of_o witness_v of_o god_n unto_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o former_a testimony_n be_v verbal_a give_v by_o voice_n and_o word_n so_o be_v this_o real_a as_o give_v by_o thing_n for_o the_o further_a confirmation_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o this_o attestation_n we_o have_v the_o person_n attest_v god_n and_o the_o manner_n or_o kind_n of_o attest_v by_o sign_n etc._n etc._n according_o we_o have_v two_o divine_a truth_n in_o the_o word_n 1._o god_n bear_v they_o witness_v 2._o god_n bear_v they_o witness_v by_o sign_n and_o wonder_n etc._n etc._n 1._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o witness_v or_o give_v testimony_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o add_v unto_o a_o former_a testimony_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o add_v unto_o and_o testify_v with_o other_o and_o this_o be_v the_o word_n here_o use_v and_o no_o where_o else_o either_o by_o the_o septuagint_n in_o old_a testament_n or_o by_o the_o evangelist_n or_o apostle_n in_o the_o new_a and_o rare_o use_v in_o humane_a author_n aristotle_n de_fw-fr mundo_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d huius_fw-la rei_fw-la elogium_fw-la est_fw-la mortalium_fw-la consensus_fw-la thus_o the_o lord_n begin_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n the_o apostle_n who_o hear_v he_o confirm_v his_o word_n god_n add_v unto_o their_o testimony_n and_o testify_v with_o they_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o mark_v 16._o promise_a verse_n 17._o perform_v verse_n 20._o the_o reason_n he_o himself_o have_v in_o he_o all_o that_o eminent_o which_o make_v a_o witness_n without_o exception_n wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n he_o be_v the_o only_a wise_a god_n goodness_n none_o good_a but_o god_n love_n and_o bounty_n he_o be_v the_o love_n itself_o 1_o john_n 4.8_o the_o witness_n who_o hear_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n they_o be_v man_n and_o as_o man_n they_o may_v possible_o err_v and_o therefore_o to_o confirm_v and_o ratify_v his_o word_n by_o they_o the_o essential_a truth_n himself_o god_n that_o can_v lie_v nor_o deceive_v nor_o be_v deceive_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o bear_v they_o witness_v observe_v 1._o the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o put_v himself_o into_o the_o same_o office_n and_o number_n himself_o with_o the_o apostle_n and_o witness_n of_o the_o gospel_n o_o what_o great_a humility_n and_o condescent_n be_v this_o of_o our_o god_n unto_o we_o what_o zeal_n what_o ardent_a love_n unto_o man_n salvation_n 2_o chron_n 36.15_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o their_o father_n send_v to_o they_o by_o his_o messenger_n rise_v up_o early_o and_o send_v because_o he_o have_v compassion_n on_o his_o people_n and_o on_o his_o dwell_a place_n jerem._n 25._o and_o 35.14_o he_o send_v his_o son_n hebr._n 1._o call_v a_o apostle_n hebr._n 3_o he_o come_v himself_o he_o work_v with_o they_o mark_v 16.20_o and_o testify_v with_o they_o observe_v 2._o the_o gospel_n have_v the_o great_a witness_n for_o itself_o that_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n even_o god_n himself_o who_o in_o all_o oath_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v call_v upon_o as_o the_o witness_n of_o the_o truth_n yea_o as_o the_o truth_n itself_o and_o by_o who_o all_o testimony_n in_o all_o difference_n be_v final_o resolve_v 1_o sam._n 12.5_o jerem._n 42.5_o rom._n 1.9_o phil._n 1.8_o observe_v 3._o the_o gospel_n must_v needs_o be_v 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therefore_o they_o have_v not_o that_o confirmation_n which_o the_o gospel_n be_v to_o have_v they_o be_v thing_n to_o be_v shake_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v shake_v as_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o must_v remain_v the_o legal_a priest_n be_v not_o make_v with_o a_o oath_n but_o melchizedech_n and_o he_o who_o be_v to_o be_v make_v according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedech_n he_o be_v make_v with_o a_o oath_n hebr._n 7.20_o the_o gospel_n be_v to_o continue_v for_o ever_o and_o therefore_o sign_n wonder_n and_o miracle_n be_v wrought_v for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o it_o but_o come_v we_o to_o consider_v these_o in_o particular_a 1._o god_n bear_v they_o witness_v by_o sign_n i._n e._n extraordinary_a sign_n they_o be_v so_o call_v because_o they_o signify_v something_o to_o be_v true_a which_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o thus_o jonah_n be_v a_o sign_n to_o the_o ninevite_n and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n to_o we_o luk._n 11.30_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v render_v wonder_n they_o be_v proper_o work_v wrought_v by_o a_o power_n above_o nature_n the_o etymologist_n will_v have_v the_o word_n q._n d._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o god_n speak_v by_o they_o vulg._n lat._n portentum_fw-la that_o which_o portend_v of_o show_v something_o to_o come_v 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o turn_v miracle_n the_o v._o l._n better_a express_v the_o word_n by_o virtutes_fw-la power_n special_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o signify_v that_o power_n which_o be_v see_v in_o heal_a disease_n and_o cast_v out_o devil_n mar._n 5.30_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v our_o lord_n of_o that_o virtue_n that_o heal_v the_o
woman_n that_o have_v a_o issue_n luk._n 5.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v present_a to_o heal_v they_o and_o 9.1_o he_o give_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d power_n and_o authority_n over_o all_o devil_n and_o to_o cure_v disease_n so_o we_o understand_v the_o pharisee_n request_n to_o our_o saviour_n tempt_v he_o luk._n 11.16_o they_o seek_v of_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o sign_n from_o heaven_n they_o seek_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o miracle_n as_o we_o turn_v it_o or_o a_o mighty_a power_n he_o have_v himself_o show_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chap._n 8.26_o cast_v out_o the_o legion_n of_o devil_n vers_fw-la 43._o heal_v the_o woman_n of_o the_o bloody_a issue_n and_o vers_fw-la 49._o raise_v from_o death_n the_o daughter_n of_o jairus_n heal_v the_o lunatic_n chap._n 9.37_o and_o chap._n 11.14_o he_o cast_v out_o a_o devil_n all_o these_o and_o many_o more_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d power_n or_o miracle_n and_o therefore_o these_o be_v not_o they_o which_o they_o mean_v when_o they_o seek_v a_o sign_n from_o heaven_n mark_v 16.20_o reason_n why_o do_v the_o lord_n use_v miracle_n etc._n etc._n to_o confirm_v the_o gospel_n that_o they_o may_v believe_v in_o that_o power_n whence_o they_o proceed_v and_o glorify_v god_n isa_n 50.2_o joh._n 20.30_o many_o other_o sign_n jesus_n do_v etc._n etc._n but_o these_o be_v write_v that_o you_o may_v believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n etc._n etc._n this_o belief_n that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n be_v belief_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n 1_o cor._n 1.24_o so_o the_o apostle_n vary_v the_o phrase_n 1_o joh._n 5.4_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n your_o faith_n who_o be_v he_o that_o overcome_v the_o world_n but_o he_o that_o believe_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n doubt_n but_o we_o find_v that_o sign_n and_o wonder_n have_v not_o be_v sufficient_a or_o effectual_a to_o produce_v faith_n psal_n 78.12_o 22_o 32._o the_o prophet_n join_v together_o the_o smite_v of_o the_o rock_n and_o bring_v water_n out_o of_o it_o and_o the_o give_v of_o they_o bread_n from_o heaven_n both_o which_o be_v a_o sign_n unto_o they_o and_o we_o of_o christ_n passion_n as_o our_o lord_n explain_v it_o joh._n 6._o 1_o cor._n 10._o water_n out_o of_o the_o rock_n be_v wisdom_n out_o of_o foolishness_n for_o wisdom_n be_v no_o less_o contrary_a to_o folly_n than_o water_n of_o a_o moist_a soft_a and_o fluid_a substance_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o hard_a and_o dry_a rock_n of_o stone_n now_o wisdom_n out_o of_o foolishness_n be_v the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n crucify_a christ_n crucify_a be_v the_o rock_n smite_v now_o the_o jew_n require_v a_o sign_n and_o the_o greek_n seek_v after_o wisdom_n but_o we_o preach_v christ_n crucify_v to_o the_o jew_n a_o stumbling-block_n and_o unto_o the_o greek_n foolishness_n but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v call_v both_o jew_n and_o greek_n christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 1.22_o but_o for_o answer_v to_o the_o doubt_n the_o know_a rule_n be_v quicquid_fw-la recipitur_fw-la recipitur_fw-la ad_fw-la modum_fw-la recipientis_fw-la as_o there_o be_v require_v a_o active_a faith_n to_o the_o work_n of_o miracle_n so_o likewise_o a_o passive_a faith_n for_o the_o believe_v of_o they_o the_o apostle_n have_v active_a faith_n act._n 14.9_o he_o have_v faith_n to_o be_v heal_v matth._n 17.20_o they_o can_v not_o cast_v out_o the_o devil_n because_o of_o their_o unbelief_n there_o be_v active_a faith_n want_v in_o they_o matth._n 13.58_o because_o of_o their_o unbelief_n there_o be_v passive_a faith_n but_o that_o be_v the_o very_a question_n why_o do_v not_o these_o sign_n and_o wonder_n take_v away_o the_o unbelief_n and_o produce_v faith_n if_o they_o be_v therefore_o wrought_v that_o they_o may_v produce_v faith_n i_o answer_v unbelief_n be_v either_o 1._o privative_a and_o mere_o a_o want_n of_o faith_n or_o 2._o positive_a which_o have_v with_o it_o a_o present_a positive_a opposition_n unto_o faith_n 1._o the_o first_o be_v in_o the_o heathen_a who_o have_v not_o hear_v of_o the_o true_a god_n or_o christ_n 2._o the_o other_o be_v in_o the_o jew_n who_o have_v have_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n yea_o and_o christ_n in_o the_o figure_n yet_o have_v know_v god_n have_v not_o worship_v he_o as_o god_n the_o positive_a unbelief_n be_v also_o in_o false_a christian_n who_o know_v much_o of_o god_n and_o christ_n yet_o obey_v not_o what_o they_o know_v and_o therefore_o say_v not_o to_o believe_v 2_o thess_n 3.2_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o unbelief_n and_o disobedience_n be_v take_v for_o the_o same_o rom._n 10.16_o all_o have_v not_o obey_v who_o have_v believe_v 11.30_o 31._o not_o believe_v god_n marg._n obey_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 3.36_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 2.7_o unto_o you_o who_o believe_v but_o unto_o those_o who_o be_v disobedient_a now_o then_o as_o to_o mere_a privative_a unbelief_n it_o be_v not_o so_o great_a a_o opposition_n against_o the_o faith_n as_o that_o unbelief_n in_o man_n which_o have_v positive_a stubbornness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o corrupt_v of_o themselves_o in_o what_o they_o know_v judas_n vers_fw-la 10._o and_o harden_v their_o heart_n and_o speak_v evil_a of_o what_o they_o know_v not_o vers_n 9_o and_o of_o these_o some_o be_v far_o some_o near_a to_o the_o faith_n matth._n 21.32_o and_o therefore_o they_o who_o have_v a_o bare_a privative_a unbelief_n be_v more_o easy_o bring_v off_o by_o sign_n and_o wonder_n to_o believe_v than_o those_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o disobedience_n harden_v themselves_o in_o their_o unbelief_n thus_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n job_n 2.11_o 18_o 22._o they_o believe_v christ_n resurrection_n vers_fw-la 23._o and_o 7.31_o see_v this_o difference_n upon_o the_o raise_n of_o lazarus_n from_o the_o dead_a joh._n 11._o vers_fw-la 45_o 46._o and_o 12_o 37-41_a but_o than_o it_o seem_v they_o be_v not_o to_o blame_v because_o he_o blind_v their_o eye_n confer_v matth._n 13.13_o 14_o 15._o doubt_n 2._o but_o if_o the_o lord_n bear_v they_o witness_v by_o sign_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o these_o make_v for_o the_o produce_v of_o faith_n how_o can_v we_o now_o be_v say_v to_o believe_v since_o miracle_n be_v now_o cease_v i_o answer_v miracle_n be_v not_o the_o only_a adequate_a mean_n of_o faith_n for_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a believe_v yet_o have_v no_o sign_n and_o wonder_n to_o provoke_v belief_n gen._n 15.5_o 6._o and_o abraham_n faith_n be_v so_o true_a a_o faith_n that_o the_o true_a believer_n walk_v in_o the_o step_n of_o abraham_n faith_n rom._n 4.12_o joh._n 4_o 39-42_a and_o 8.30_o as_o he_o speak_v these_o word_n many_o believe_v beside_o whether_o miracle_n be_v cease_v or_o not_o i_o listen_v not_o dispute_v etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o psal_n 8._o doubt_n 3._o but_o our_o lord_n give_v warning_n that_o there_o shall_v come_v those_o who_o shall_v show_v great_a sign_n and_o wonder_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o add_v a_o serious_a admonition_n behold_v i_o have_v tell_v you_o before_o matth._n 24.24_o 25._o yea_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n shall_v appear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v the_o same_o three_o by_o which_o god_n bear_v witness_n of_o his_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n i_o answer_v this_o warning_n be_v lest_o man_n shall_v be_v deceive_v with_o false_a christ_n as_o appear_v vers_fw-la 23._o a_o serious_a admonition_n so_o that_o he_o that_o take_v not_o heed_n of_o be_v deceive_v be_v thus_o forewarn_v he_o deceive_v himself_o since_o therefore_o the_o danger_n be_v so_o great_a of_o be_v deceive_v by_o false_a christ_n how_o shall_v we_o distinguish_v the_o sign_n and_o wonder_n which_o be_v wrought_v and_o tend_v to_o seduce_v and_o deceive_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o to_o false_a christ_n from_o those_o which_o be_v wrought_v to_o make_v we_o believe_v in_o the_o true_a christ_n it_o be_v a_o matter_n worth_a the_o inquire_n into_o and_o that_o which_o trouble_v the_o primitive_a christian_n origen_n contra_fw-la celsum_fw-la for_o if_o both_o wonder_n be_v great_a and_o both_o tend_v to_o contrary_a end_n the_o one_o to_o confirm_v unto_o we_o the_o great_a gospel-salvation_n the_o other_o to_o deceive_v we_o the_o one_o to_o lead_v we_o to_o god_n and_o christ_n the_o other_o to_o false_a god_n and_o false_a christ_n it_o concern_v we_o near_o to_o know_v how_o to_o distinguish_v those_o sign_n lest_o in_o so_o main_a a_o business_n we_o be_v deceive_v we_o must_v therefore_o distinguish_v the_o wonder_n themselves_o the_o author_n of_o they_o
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and_o then_o i_o will_v profess_v unto_o they_o i_o never_o know_v you_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n matth._n 7.22_o 23._o 3._o the_o end_n of_o work_a miracle_n and_o wonder_n must_v also_o be_v distinguish_v whereof_o some_o good_a as_o wrought_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o man_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v unto_o god_n and_o christ_n 2._o other_o evil_a as_o those_o wrought_v to_o draw_v away_o man_n from_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n god_n and_o christ_n and_o for_o the_o damage_n and_o hurt_v of_o man_n of_o the_o first_o kind_n be_v those_o of_o moses_n bring_v water_n out_o of_o the_o rock_n manna_n from_o heaven_n deut._n 8.4_o thy_o raiment_n wax_v not_o old_a upon_o thou_o nor_o do_v thy_o foot_n swell_v these_o forty_o year_n all_o of_o they_o tend_v to_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o egyptian_n the_o incorrigible_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o to_o the_o good_a and_o welfare_n of_o his_o people_n and_o of_o 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believe_v not_o distinguish_v they_o that_o be_v best_a do_v by_o the_o life_n of_o the_o wonder-worker_n 2._o for_o the_o author_n of_o wonder_n they_o by_o who_o they_o be_v wrought_v easy_o discover_v themselves_o whither_o good_a or_o evil_n for_o though_o hypocrite_n yet_o difficile_fw-la est_fw-la dissimulare_fw-la diu_fw-la 3._o and_o if_o neither_o of_o these_o discover_v the_o wonder_n whether_o true_a or_o false_a the_o end_n be_v express_v and_o declare_v will_v undoubted_o manifest_v what_o kind_n of_o wonder_n they_o be_v so_o that_o man_n may_v believe_v the_o true_a and_o beware_v of_o the_o false_a and_o lie_a wonder_n deut._n 13.2_o 3._o the_o like_a we_o may_v say_v if_o the_o sign_n or_o the_o wonder_n tend_v to_o seduce_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o away_o from_o the_o true_a christ_n unto_o false_a christ_n josephus_n tell_v we_o of_o one_o jonathan_n that_o lead_v many_o jew_n into_o the_o wilderness_n of_o cyrene_n and_o promise_v they_o great_a sign_n and_o wonder_n to_o persuade_v they_o that_o he_o be_v the_o christ_n but_o he_o and_o all_o that_o follow_v he_o be_v scatter_v and_o rout_v by_o the_o roman_a precedent_n afterward_o another_o name_v barchocab_n give_v forth_o himself_o in_o so_o many_o word_n that_o he_o be_v the_o christ_n i_o be_o the_o messiah_n and_o so_o call_v himself_o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v intend_v and_o mean_v by_o the_o star_n that_o be_v prophesy_v of_o numb_a 24._o and_o appear_v and_o lead_v the_o wise_a man_n to_o the_o true_a christ_n this_o impostor_n and_o false_a christ_n persecute_v the_o christian_n and_o slay_v many_o of_o they_o till_o at_o length_n he_o be_v besiege_v in_o betheron_n and_o slay_v by_o adrian_n the_o emperor_n who_o slay_v of_o the_o jew_n that_o follow_v barchocab_n and_o other_o twice_o as_o many_o as_o come_v out_o of_o egypt_n and_o take_v the_o rest_n captive_n afterward_o the_o jew_n call_v he_o no_o more_o barchocab_n but_o barchozba_n the_o son_n of_o a_o lie_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o ringleader_n of_o the_o jew_n apostasy_n as_o justin_n martyr_n call_v he_o these_o be_v two_o false_a christ_n of_o note_n that_o we_o read_v of_o in_o story_n but_o be_v there_o no_o more_o surely_n whoever_o lead_v or_o persuade_v we_o to_o any_o other_o christ_n than_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n witness_v of_o he_o lead_v and_o persuade_v unto_o a_o false_a christ_n rectum_fw-la est_fw-la index_n svi_fw-la &_o obliqui_fw-la a_o right_a line_n best_o discover_v itself_o and_o all_o crooked_a line_n if_o therefore_o we_o know_v what_o the_o true_a christ_n be_v it_o will_v not_o be_v difficult_a to_o discover_v the_o false_a christ_n the_o true_a christ_n and_o the_o truth_n in_o jesus_n be_v to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n ephes_n 4.22_o 23_o 24._o all_o they_o therefore_o must_v be_v false_a christ_n and_o false_a prophet_n who_o persuade_v we_o to_o keep_v on_o the_o old_a man_n still_o and_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o lie_v our_o wrath_n our_o thievery_n and_o corrupt_a communication_n our_o bitterness_n etc._n etc._n vers_fw-la 31._o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v heed_n and_o consider_v the_o miracle_n what_o it_o be_v whence_o it_o proceed_v and_o whither_o it_o tend_v we_o may_v well_o beware_v of_o all_o seduce_a spirit_n by_o sign_n and_o wonder_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1._o the_o wonderful_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n he_o leave_v no_o mean_n untried_a to_o bring_v man_n unto_o life_n and_o salvation_n 2._o his_o great_a mercy_n unto_o his_o church_n observe_v 2._o since_o god_n bear_v witness_n to_o the_o gospel_n by_o sign_n and_o wonder_n etc._n etc._n hence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o gospel_n must_v be_v divine_a humane_a testimony_n be_v too_o low_a too_o inferior_a for_o it_o humane_a reason_n
good_a sense_n here_o for_o man_n consist_v of_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o three_o part_n his_o spirit_n he_o come_v the_o near_a unto_o god_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n in_o regard_n of_o which_o man_n be_v above_o the_o angel_n who_o do_v and_o must_v wait_v upon_o man_n psal_n 34.7_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n encamp_v about_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o deliver_v they_o and_o 91.11_o 12._o he_o shall_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o thou_o to_o keep_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n be_v they_o not_o all_o minister_a spirit_n etc._n etc._n hebr._n 1._o ult_n observe_v 6._o learn_v then_o o_o believe_a man_n thy_o noble_a descent_n and_o thy_o excellency_n of_o honour_n and_o dignity_n thou_o have_v a_o spirit_n or_o spiritual_a principle_n a_o breath_n or_o life_n impart_v unto_o thou_o of_o god_n all_o the_o while_o my_o breath_n be_v in_o i_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o god_n be_v in_o my_o nostril_n job_n 27.3_o chap._n 32.8_o there_o be_v a_o spirit_n in_o man_n and_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o almighty_a give_v he_o understanding_n and_o 33.4_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v make_v i_o and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o almighty_a have_v give_v i_o life_n in_o which_o respect_n man_n be_v call_v god_n offspring_n act._n 17.28_o according_a to_o this_o god_n be_v call_v the_o father_n of_o spirit_n hebr._n 12.9_o and_o in_o regard_n of_o these_o three_o part_n in_o man_n the_o lord_n ascend_v gradatim_fw-la in_o his_o workmanship_n isa_n 43.6_o 7._o bring_v my_o son_n every_o one_o that_o be_v call_v by_o my_o name_n for_o i_o have_v create_v he_o for_o my_o glory_n i_o have_v form_v he_o yea_o i_o have_v make_v they_o thus_o in_o the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o be_v man_n the_o creator_n father_n son_n and_o spirit_n have_v their_o successive_a operation_n upon_o man_n eccles_n 12.1_o and_o therefore_o man_n seem_v to_o have_v some_o more_o divine_a part_n in_o he_o than_o the_o angel_n have_v in_o which_o respect_n hebr._n 2.5_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v that_o god_n have_v not_o put_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o angel_n and_o vers_fw-la 16._o christ_n take_v not_o on_o he_o or_o lay_v not_o bold_a upon_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n but_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n thus_o we_o understand_v let_v we_o make_v man_n after_o own_o image_n according_a to_o our_o likeness_n and_o according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n make_v he_o he_o repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o deify_v the_o angel_n and_o make_v god_n of_o they_o by_o worship_v they_o let_v they_o know_v they_o have_v a_o divine_a principle_n in_o they_o whereby_o they_o be_v above_o the_o angel_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o next_o form_n to_o the_o angel_n yet_o debase_v themselves_o and_o become_v like_a to_o the_o beast_n that_o perish_v psal_n 49._o dog_n and_o swine_n and_o the_o devil_n enter_v into_o they_o 2._o the_o testimony_n be_v understand_v principal_o of_o christ_n as_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o psalm_n make_v it_o appear_v and_o the_o word_n follow_v so_o it_o be_v true_a of_o he_o that_o god_n have_v make_v he_o a_o little_a or_o a_o little_a while_n less_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d less_o than_o god_n angel_n and_o worldly_a ruler_n and_o this_o be_v true_a of_o christ_n in_o his_o humiliation_n hebr._n 3.2_o phil._n 2._o mark_v 15.34_o why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v the_o word_n use_v in_o the_o text_n psal_n 8._o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v not_o signify_v any_o diminution_n but_o only_o of_o he_o who_o be_v great_a in_o dignity_n and_o power_n and_o be_v now_o bring_v under_o as_o christ_n be_v especial_o in_o triduo_fw-la mortis_fw-la he_o be_v abase_v below_o the_o angel_n yea_o below_o the_o worldly_a ruler_n which_o be_v call_v elohim_n act_v 23._o isa_n 49.7_o he_o be_v call_v a_o servant_n of_o ruler_n and_o we_o find_v he_o no_o other_o when_o he_o be_v judge_v by_o annas_n and_o caiaphas_n and_o herod_n and_o pilate_n yea_o he_o be_v abase_v below_o all_o man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d yea_o a_o worm_n and_o no_o man_n observe_v 1._o the_o low_a degree_n of_o humility_n may_v be_v compatible_a with_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o dignity_n he_o who_o in_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o pre-eminence_n and_o account_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n he_o be_v abase_v below_o the_o angel_n yea_o worldly_a ruler_n below_o man_n below_o the_o base_a of_o man_n a_o worm_n and_o no_o man_n observe_v 2._o it_o be_v no_o eclipse_n of_o our_o dignity_n to_o imitate_v our_o lord_n in_o his_o abasement_n to_o come_v under_o all_o man_n to_o honour_v all_o man_n 1_o pet._n 2.17_o in_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n let_v each_o man_n esteem_v other_o better_a than_o himself_o phil._n 2.3_o so_o do_v the_o apostle_n i_o be_o say_v he_o the_o least_o of_o all_o the_o apostle_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o phil._n 2.8_o nor_o ought_v we_o to_o double_a with_o ourselves_o and_o feign_v such_o a_o thought_n only_o humility_n consist_v not_o in_o lie_v but_o real_o and_o true_o to_o think_v so_o see_v note_n as_o above_o o_o how_o needful_a how_o extreme_a needful_a and_o seasonable_a be_v this_o doctrine_n for_o these_o time_n when_o man_n profess_v christianity_n and_o the_o follow_v of_o our_o lord_n be_v yet_o quite_o destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o lowliness_n and_o meekness_n and_o full_a of_o debate_n envy_n wrath_n strife_n backbiting_n whisper_n swell_n tumult_n full_a of_o spiritual_a pride_n and_o high_a mindedness_n etc._n etc._n this_o lessen_v this_o diminution_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o for_o a_o little_a time_n exhort_v 1._o let_v we_o who_o be_v create_v and_o make_v but_o a_o little_a less_o than_o the_o angel_n with_o they_o learn_v to_o know_v love_n serve_v obey_v laud_n and_o praise_v our_o creator_n how_o ready_o do_v those_o bless_a spirit_n obey_v the_o command_n of_o the_o bless_a god_n psal_n 103.20_o 21._o they_o excel_v in_o strength_n and_o they_o use_v their_o strength_n and_o employ_v it_o in_o obedience_n and_o do_v not_o we_o pray_v that_o the_o will_n of_o our_o god_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n even_o as_o it_o be_v do_v in_o heaven_n exhort_v 2._o yea_o since_o we_o have_v a_o more_o divine_a principle_n in_o we_o let_v we_o if_o possible_a strive_v to_o go_v beyond_o the_o angel_n in_o love_n and_o obedience_n and_o as_o the_o lord_n proceed_v in_o his_o degree_n of_o create_v form_v and_o make_v isa_n 43.6_o 7._o so_o let_v we_o ascend_v in_o our_o prayer_n and_o praising_n and_o magnifying_n of_o our_o god_n as_o isa_n 26.9_o with_o my_o soul_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o in_o the_o night-season_n yea_o with_o my_o spirit_n within_o i_o will_v i_o seek_v thou_o early_o and_o the_o bless_a virgin_n my_o sell_v do_v magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n have_v rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n for_o he_o have_v regard_v the_o low_a estate_n of_o his_o hand-maiden_n and_o what_o be_v his_o hand-maiden_n 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33.6_o the_o brethren_n of_o christ_n then_o have_v a_o pattern_n and_o example_n who_o they_o may_v imitate_v and_o follow_v they_o have_v call_v the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n beelzebub_n etc._n etc._n if_o they_o have_v persecute_v i_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v enough_o for_o the_o servant_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o his_o master_n there_o be_v a_o due_a decorum_n a_o comeliness_n in_o all_o the_o action_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n towards_o man_n our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v nothing_o that_o misbeseem_v he_o either_o in_o life_n or_o in_o death_n and_o such_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o a_o decency_n and_o comeliness_n there_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o all_o our_o action_n in_o life_n and_o death_n it_o be_v say_v of_o lucrece_n that_o she_o cover_v herself_o when_o she_o be_v to_o die_v ne_o non_fw-la excidisse_fw-la decoré_fw-it that_o she_o may_v not_o seem_v to_o die_v uncomely_a and_o when_o julius_n caesar_n perceive_v that_o he_o be_v beset_v on_o every_o side_n by_o 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the_o other_o kind_n of_o love_n they_o love_v he_o who_o be_v yet_o at_o a_o distance_n from_o he_o yet_o desire_v more_o and_o more_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o with_o one_o or_o other_o of_o these_o all_o the_o brethren_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n love_v he_o yea_o love_v he_o who_o do_v not_o at_o his_o peril_n the_o apostle_n have_v exhort_v 1_o cor._n 16.14_o he_o recount_v unto_o they_o divers_a example_n of_o such_o as_o have_v show_v their_o brotherly_a love_n towards_o all_o as_o the_o house_n of_o stephanus_n which_o have_v addict_v itself_o to_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o saint_n vers_fw-la 15.16_o other_o have_v show_v their_o brotherly_a love_n more_o particular_o to_o himself_o vers_fw-la 17.18_o other_o manifest_v their_o brotherly_a love_n by_o salutation_n vers_n 19.20_o he_o himself_o salute_v they_o vers_n 21._o then_o have_v remember_v the_o love_n of_o all_o the_o young_a brethren_n he_o break_v out_o into_o a_o holy_a zeal_n vers_fw-la 22._o to_o the_o elder_a brother_n of_o we_o all_o who_o above_o all_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v he_o that_o love_v not_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n let_v he_o be_v anathema_n maran-atha_a he_o who_o love_v not_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n his_o brother_n who_o have_v condescend_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o his_o brethren_n he_o who_o love_v he_o not_o as_o his_o brother_n let_v he_o be_v anathema_n let_v he_o be_v accurse_v until_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n come_v to_o be_v his_o judge_n until_o he_o the_o lord_n come_v that_o be_v maran-atha_a the_o lord_n come_v with_o ten_o thousand_o of_o his_o holy_a one_o to_o execute_v judgement_n etc._n etc._n judas_n vers_fw-la 14.15_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o excite_v hereunto_o and_o withal_o discover_v ourselves_o to_o ourselves_o whether_o we_o love_v our_o elder_a brother_n yea_o or_o no_o let_v we_o consider_v what_o our_o heart_n be_v most_o carry_v unto_o in_o this_o world_n see_v note_n on_o matth._n 22.37_o exhort_v 2._o exalt_v he_o exhort_v 3._o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n especial_o in_o brotherly_a love_n joh._n 13._o loveliness_n and_o meekness_n matth._n 11._o more_o note_n on_o hebrew_n ii_o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n pertain_v to_o god_n to_o make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n the_o end_n why_o our_o lord_n must_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v like_a unto_o his_o brethren_n that_o he_o may_v or_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n which_o word_n we_o may_v consider_v 1._o absolute_o 2._o as_o they_o have_v the_o respect_n of_o a_o end_n upon_o they_o 1._o absolute_o and_o so_o they_o import_v 1._o a_o office_n which_o the_o lord_n jesus_n must_v take_v upon_o he_o he_o must_v be_v a_o high_a priest_n 2._o the_o qualification_n which_o accomplish_v he_o and_o fit_v he_o for_o this_o office_n he_o must_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a high_a priest_n for_o among_o the_o many_o office_n which_o the_o lord_n undertake_v in_o behalf_n of_o his_o church_n 1._o the_o one_o be_v of_o a_o judge_n joh._n 5.27_o he_o have_v give_v he_o authority_n to_o execute_v judgement_n and_o such_o the_o high_a priest_n must_v be_v deut._n 17._o in_o the_o judge_n therefore_o there_o be_v require_v mercy_n towards_o the_o guilty_a 2._o he_o take_v on_o he_o the_o office_n of_o a_o advocate_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o and_o in_o he_o be_v require_v faithfulness_n the_o apostle_n put_v both_o together_o and_o require_v they_o in_o christ_n the_o high_a priest_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o his_o office_n mercy_n towards_o man_n and_o faithfulness_n towards_o god_n and_o so_o they_o contain_v in_o they_o these_o divine_a truth_n 1._o christ_n must_v be_v a_o high_a priest_n 2._o a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n 3._o a_o faithful_a high_a priest_n 4._o he_o must_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n belong_v unto_o god_n 5._o he_o must_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n 6._o it_o behove_v he_o to_o be_v like_a unto_o his_o brethren_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o he_o may_v or_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n belong_v to_o god_n that_o he_o may_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n 1._o christ_n must_v be_v a_o high_a priest_n a_o priest_n be_v a_o person_n call_v of_o god_n to_o sacrifice_v pray_v for_o teach_v and_o govern_v the_o people_n a_o high_a priest_n heb._n 5.1_o be_v take_v from_o among_o man_n be_v ordain_v for_o man_n in_o thing_n belong_v to_o god_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v mention_v make_v in_o scripture_n of_o a_o twofold_a high_a priesthood_n 1._o the_o one_o after_o the_o order_n of_o aaron_n 2._o the_o other_o after_o the_o
brotherhood_n with_o christ_n yet_o neglect_n yea_o expose_v themselves_o to_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n see_v note_n on_o zeph._n 2.1_o 2._o 2._o christ_n have_v be_v tempt_v wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v inquire_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v tempt_v 2._o how_o christ_n be_v tempt_v 1._o the_o word_n here_o use_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v on_o this_o word_n before_o 2._o christ_n be_v tempt_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o both_o either_o 1._o by_o he_o who_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o tempter_n or_o 2._o by_o his_o instument_n 1._o by_o the_o tempter_n himself_o you_o read_v of_o a_o notable_a duel_n or_o combat_v between_o our_o lord_n and_o the_o tempter_n matth._n 4._o see_v note_n in_o locum_fw-la and_o thus_o our_o lord_n be_v tempt_v by_o the_o tempter_n himself_o 2._o our_o lord_n also_o be_v tempt_v by_o the_o great_a tempter_n instrument_n wicked_a man_n by_o the_o pharisee_n and_o sadducee_n matth._n 16.1_o whereby_o they_o will_v try_v his_o power_n that_o if_o he_o do_v not_o according_a to_o their_o curiosity_n they_o may_v expose_v he_o to_o slander_v they_o will_v have_v he_o show_v they_o a_o sign_n from_o heaven_n matth._n 19.3_o the_o pharisee_n tempt_v he_o to_o prove_v his_o skill_n in_o the_o law_n whether_o a_o man_n may_v put_v away_o his_o wife_n for_o every_o cause_n or_o no_o that_o they_o may_v either_o deride_v he_o if_o he_o know_v not_o or_o make_v he_o odious_a to_o one_o or_o other_o sex_n matth._n 22.18_o the_o pharisee_n and_o herodian_o try_v his_o obedience_n unto_o governor_n that_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v tribute_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v he_o may_v incur_v the_o hatred_n of_o the_o people_n if_o he_o shall_v deny_v tribute_n to_o be_v pay_v they_o may_v bring_v he_o in_o peril_n of_o his_o life_n matth._n 22.35_o 36._o they_o tempt_v he_o ask_v he_o what_o be_v the_o great_a commandment_n in_o the_o law_n to_o try_v his_o skill_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n joh._n 8.6_o the_o woman_n take_v in_o adultery_n whether_o to_o be_v stone_v or_o no_o that_o they_o may_v accuse_v he_o either_o to_o the_o roman_a power_n who_o have_v take_v away_o all_o authority_n of_o put_v any_o to_o death_n from_o the_o jew_n or_o to_o accuse_v he_o to_o the_o people_n as_o one_o who_o take_v away_o and_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o their_o liberty_n these_o and_o the_o like_a temptation_n he_o have_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n 2._o he_o be_v and_o be_v tempt_v also_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 10.9_o let_v not_o we_o tempt_v christ_n say_v the_o apostle_n as_o they_o tempt_v he_o numb_a 21._o doubt_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n or_o his_o power_n to_o perform_v they_o the_o reason_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n it_o be_v much_o for_o his_o honour_n that_o satan_n shall_v be_v foil_v at_o his_o own_o weapon_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o mat._n 4.1_o it_o be_v unadvised_o speak_v of_o the_o stoic_a that_o jupiter_n can_v see_v no_o sight_n on_o earth_n more_o delightful_a to_o he_o or_o more_o honourable_a than_o cato_n kill_v of_o himself_o a_o cowardly_a act_n a_o foolish_a act_n he_o fear_v caesar_n will_v kill_v he_o and_o he_o to_o prevent_v he_o kill_v himself_o stultum_fw-la est_fw-la ne_fw-la moriare_fw-la mori_fw-la cato_n timourous_o yield_v to_o the_o temptation_n how_o much_o more_o delightful_a how_o much_o more_o honourable_a be_v it_o unto_o the_o most_o high_a god_n to_o see_v job_n on_o the_o dunghill_n grapple_v with_o manifold_a temptation_n from_o loss_n of_o good_n loss_n of_o child_n false_a accusation_n of_o seem_a friend_n suggestion_n to_o desperation_n from_o his_o wife_n and_o whatever_o witty_a cruelty_n this_o tempter_n can_v inflict_v on_o his_o body_n or_o mind_n yet_o all_o this_o come_v short_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o whole_a life_n and_o death_n be_v as_o it_o be_v one_o continue_a temptation_n wherein_o he_o continue_v a_o conqueror_n job_n 19.25_o how_o honourable_a must_v that_o needs_o be_v to_o the_o most_o high_a god_n that_o satan_n the_o tempter_n shall_v meet_v with_o one_o who_o neither_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n satan_n nor_o the_o world_n can_v overcome_v see_v note_n on_o matth._n 4.2_o this_o be_v necessary_a in_o regard_n of_o christ_n see_v ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la 3._o it_o be_v necessary_a in_o regard_n of_o we_o ibid._n observe_v 1._o it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a and_o delightful_a thing_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n observe_v 2._o who_o can_v promise_v himself_o exemption_n from_o temptation_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v tempt_v observe_v 3._o it_o be_v no_o dishonour_n to_o be_v tempt_v the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v tempt_v observe_v 4._o the_o lord_n jesus_n do_v not_o voluntary_o expose_v himself_o unto_o temptation_n that_o appear_v in_o that_o he_o be_v say_v in_o the_o text_n to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tempt_v he_o be_v passive_a in_o his_o temptation_n he_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n into_o the_o wilderness_n to_o be_v tempt_v etc._n etc._n see_v ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la much_o less_o ought_v we_o to_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o temptation_n but_o rather_o to_o be_v lead_v into_o they_o even_o necessity_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o proper_a business_n of_o every_o man_n calling_n wherein_o god_n have_v set_v he_o do_v as_o it_o be_v lead_v he_o into_o temptation_n wherein_o he_o fall_v by_o reason_n of_o they_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o he_o speak_v of_o evil_a concupiscence_n he_o imply_v that_o there_o be_v some_o concupiscence_n that_o be_v not_o evil_a as_o that_o of_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o sleep_v and_o other_o natural_a desire_n which_o no_o doubt_n be_v not_o sinful_a be_v implant_v in_o we_o by_o god_n for_o maintenance_n of_o our_o be_v yet_o the_o tempter_n waylay_a we_o even_o in_o these_o as_o he_o tempt_v our_o lord_n when_o he_o be_v hungry_a and_o not_o before_o and_o thus_o he_o try_v to_o make_v our_o table_n a_o snare_n by_o eat_v or_o drink_v too_o much_o and_o make_v the_o natural_a desire_n sinful_a thus_o to_o the_o natural_a desire_n of_o sleep_n he_o add_v yet_o a_o little_a sleep_n yet_o a_o little_a slumber_n yet_o a_o little_a fold_n of_o the_o hand_n to_o sleep_v a_o man_n be_v often_o lead_v into_o temptation_n by_o the_o proper_a business_n of_o his_o call_n ecclus._n 27.2_o buy_v and_o sell_v be_v lawful_a action_n of_o man_n calling_n but_o as_o a_o nail_n stick_v fast_o between_o stone_n so_o do_v sin_n between_o buy_v and_o sell_v gen._n 39.11_o 12._o joseph_n go_v into_o the_o house_n to_o do_v his_o work_n chald._a paraph._n to_o look_v out_o the_o writing_n of_o his_o account_n and_o his_o mistress_n catch_v he_o by_o the_o garment_n and_o tempt_v he_o to_o folly_n such_o temptation_n follow_v upon_o our_o natural_a desire_n and_o the_o proper_a business_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o we_o can_v true_o be_v say_v to_o expose_v ourselves_o unto_o what_o then_o shall_v we_o forbear_v the_o natural_a desire_n or_o desist_v from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n neither_o so_o nor_o so_o although_o temptation_n adhere_v unto_o these_o desire_n and_o action_n yet_o sin_n do_v not_o necessary_o adhere_v or_o cleave_v unto_o the_o temptation_n observe_v 5._o to_o be_v tempt_v be_v no_o sin_n see_v note_n on_o matth._n 4._o then_o the_o midianite_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v true_a no_o man_n can_v true_o be_v say_v to_o sin_n but_o first_o he_o be_v tempt_v to_o sin_n so_o that_o temptation_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o sin_n but_o it_o be_v as_o true_a that_o no_o man_n can_v be_v say_v to_o sin_n unless_o he_o yield_v his_o consent_n unto_o the_o temptation_n so_o that_o temptation_n be_v not_o always_o the_o beginning_n of_o sin_n exhort_v 1._o let_v not_o we_o tempt_v christ_n as_o some_o of_o they_o also_o tempt_v distrust_v he_o not_o exhort_v 2._o let_v not_o we_o yield_v to_o the_o temptation_n observe_v behold_v in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n a_o glorious_a pattern_n and_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n he_o be_v tempt_v in_o all_o thing_n without_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o to_o be_v tempt_v without_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o method_n and_o way_n wherein_o he_o walk_v 1_o pet._n 2.21_o he_o be_v baptize_v and_o then_o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n into_o the_o wilderness_n to_o be_v tempt_v all_o christ_n action_n and_o passion_n and_o temptation_n be_v our_o instruction_n see_v note_n on_o matth._n 4._o when_o we_o be_v thus_o empty_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v then_o fit_a to_o be_v tempt_v of_o the_o devil_n yea_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n and_o fervent_a in_o love_n unto_o our_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o
priest_n priest_n and_o levite_n according_a to_o this_o pattern_n there_o be_v degree_n and_o order_n of_o minister_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n confer_v note_n on_o heb._n 1.4_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d observe_v 4._o note_v hence_o the_o great_a privilege_n and_o prerogative_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n and_o every_o member_n of_o it_o above_o all_o other_o beside_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o their_o profession_n as_o the_o son_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n be_v likewise_o priest_n unto_o god_n so_o all_o they_o who_o be_v bear_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o child_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v pater_fw-la futuri_fw-la seculi_fw-la esay_n 9_o all_o these_o he_o make_v king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n rev._n 1._o according_a to_o the_o promise_n exod._n 19_o and_o therefore_o as_o the_o priest_n be_v wash_v before_o they_o execute_v their_o office_n even_o so_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o wash_v we_o rev._n 1_o and_o be_v wash_v from_o our_o sin_n we_o then_o offer_v up_o our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n our_o freewill_n offering_n rom._n 12._o our_o sin_n offering_n psal_n 50._o and_o our_o whole_a burn_a offering_n and_o all_o these_o and_o all_o other_o spiritual_a oblation_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o priesthood_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o by_o he_o we_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v note_n on_o gen._n 12._o christ_n jesus_n be_v faithful_a to_o he_o that_o appoint_v he_o in_o all_o his_o house_n i._n e._n in_o all_o god_n the_o father_n house_n repreh_n the_o unbelieve_a hebrew_n who_o receive_v not_o christ_n jesus_n for_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o their_o profession_n who_o hope_v by_o their_o own_o work_n without_o the_o mediation_n sacrifice_n atonement_n and_o intercession_n and_o blessing_n of_o christ_n the_o high_a priest_n to_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n this_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o paul_n dispute_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n galatian_n and_o philippian_n yea_o they_o hence_o be_v reprove_v who_o magnify_v christ_n priestly_a office_n but_o regard_v not_o his_o appostolical_a office_n so_o rom._n 8.1_o man_n take_v it_o for_o grant_v that_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n they_o profess_v they_o believe_v it_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o but_o they_o regard_v not_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o else_o but_o such_o as_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n so_o gal._n 3.13_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o for_o who_o verse_n 24._o and_o so_o verse_n 20._o who_o die_v for_o i_o etc._n etc._n who_o say_v so_o it_o be_v not_o the_o speech_n of_o a_o disobedient_a man_n confer_v verse_n 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o if_o we_o glory_v in_o our_o profession_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n we_o must_v remember_v we_o owe_v our_o obedience_n of_o faith_n unto_o the_o same_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n and_o therefore_o st._n peter_n tell_v the_o jew_n that_o indeed_o christ_n have_v suffer_v act._n 3.18_o and_o what_o infer_v he_o from_o thence_o verse_n 19_o repent_v you_o therefore_o and_o be_v convert_v etc._n etc._n verse_n 22.23_o let_v no_o man_n boast_v of_o his_o profession_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o high_a priest_n until_o he_o perform_v the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n to_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n therefore_o faith_n and_o obedience_n be_v so_o unite_v and_o indeed_o they_o be_v all_o one_o o_o belove_a let_v we_o not_o rely_v upon_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n while_o we_o be_v disobedient_a unto_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n they_o that_o sin_n wilful_o after_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n neither_o will_v their_o own_o repentance_n be_v available_a nor_o shall_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n profit_v they_o but_o we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n shall_v we_o sin_v because_o etc._n etc._n but_o mark_v how_o false_o we_o reason_n the_o apostle_n foresee_v this_o cavil_n and_o therefore_o mark_v how_o he_o reason_n hebr._n 2_o 10-26_a repreh_n those_o who_o high_o magnify_v christ_n jesus_n the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n but_o as_o much_o neglect_n christ_n jesus_n the_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n and_o be_v not_o one_o and_o the_o same_o christ_n jesus_n the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n can_v we_o neglect_v the_o one_o and_o honour_v the_o other_o whence_o be_v this_o partial_a deal_n with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o how_o many_o please_v themselves_o in_o that_o profession_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o high_a priest_n death_n which_o you_o read_v gal._n 2.20_o who_o die_v for_o i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o be_v it_o not_o a_o most_o comfortable_a profession_n indeed_o it_o be_v if_o we_o consider_v who_o make_v it_o and_o such_o another_o be_v that_o gal._n 3.13_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o rom._n 8.1_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o 2_o tim._n but_o how_o partial_o do_v man_n deal_v with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n beloved_n the_o scripture_n be_v so_o make_v to_o our_o mouth_n that_o by_o whosoever_o speak_v we_o lie_v violent_a hand_n upon_o it_o as_o if_o it_o proper_o belong_v to_o we_o when_o god_n know_v it_o may_v upon_o due_a examination_n prove_v far_o otherwise_o it_o be_v true_a the_o lord_n know_v who_o be_v he_o this_o be_v no_o more_o than_o one_o part_n of_o the_o seal_n the_o other_o be_v whosoever_o name_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n let_v he_o depart_v from_o iniquity_n consol_n a_o ground_n of_o strong_a consolation_n unto_o the_o spiritual_a hebrew_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o their_o profession_n what_o a_o honour_n be_v this_o unto_o the_o 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himself_o commend_v he_o numb_a 12._o and_o moses_n himself_o say_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v a_o prophet_n like_o unto_o he_o deut._n 18.15_o act._n 3.22_o 23._o exhort_v be_v faithful_a you_o who_o be_v of_o god_n household_n one_o to_o other_o observe_v 1._o christ_n jesus_n take_v not_o the_o office_n of_o apostle_n or_o high_a priest_n to_o himself_o hebr._n 5.2_o 3.4_o observe_v 2._o the_o office_n of_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n be_v a_o office_n of_o trust_n axiom_n 5._o jesus_n christ_n be_v faithful_a unto_o he_o that_o appoint_v he_o or_o make_v he_o thus_o according_a to_o christ_n humanity_n god_n the_o father_n make_v he_o a_o body_n have_v thou_o make_v i_o hebr._n 10._o but_o here_o the_o word_n be_v the_o same_o with_o constitute_v or_o appoint_v as_o we_o turn_v it_o such_o a_o faithful_a ambassador_n and_o high_a priest_n be_v christ_n jesus_n unto_o the_o father_n who_o make_v he_o this_o faithfulness_n we_o find_v in_o all_o 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structure_n and_o the_o household_n or_o family_n be_v call_v by_o the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o house_n and_o the_o faithfulness_n of_o christ_n be_v likewise_o see_v in_o both_o 1._o the_o faithfulness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v see_v in_o the_o build_n repair_v and_o furnish_n of_o his_o true_a and_o spiritual_a tabernacle_n you_o have_v a_o ground_n for_o this_o twofold_a tabernacle_n hebr._n 8_o 1-9_a the_o house_n of_o god_n the_o church_n the_o pillar_n and_o ground_n of_o truth_n as_o therefore_o moses_n build_v the_o first_o tabernacle_n which_o be_v a_o shadow_n and_o figure_n so_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n build_v the_o second_o and_o true_a tabernacle_n hebr._n 8.2_o the_o true_a tabernacle_n which_o the_o lord_n pitch_v and_o not_o man_n that_o be_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n figure_v by_o the_o tabernacle_n wherein_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 1.14_o we_o read_v not_o of_o any_o reparation_n of_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n that_o moses_n make_v but_o we_o find_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n repair_v his_o tabernacle_n amos_n 9.12_o and_o what_o be_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o david_n sure_o by_o david_n here_o as_o in_o many_o place_n else_o we_o understand_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n as_o david_n signify_v love_n col._n 1._o but_o what_o be_v david_n tabernacle_n chrysostome_n understand_v by_o it_o the_o humane_a nature_n fall_v and_o ruin_v by_o its_o fall_n but_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o true_a david_n take_v the_o humane_a nature_n and_o repair_v it_o according_a to_o what_o our_o apostle_n have_v chap._n 2.14_o and_o it_o be_v very_o notable_a that_o the_o ancient_a rabbin_n themselves_o in_o galatinus_n lib._n 8._o chap._n 22._o understand_v that_o place_n of_o amos_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n for_o whereas_o they_o call_v the_o messiah_n bar_n nipheli_n the_o fall_v son_n they_o say_v that_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o david_n be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n fall_v in_o his_o death_n and_o build_v again_o in_o his_o resurrection_n can_v there_o be_v a_o more_o evident_a testimony_n against_o the_o jew_n that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n which_o as_o it_o be_v true_a of_o the_o humane_a person_n of_o christ_n so_o likewise_o of_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n as_o rom._n 12.4_o 5._o 1_o cor._n 12.12_o for_o so_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n die_v with_o he_o and_o life_n with_o he_o in_o conformity_n to_o his_o death_n and_o life_n for_o thus_o he_o be_v set_v for_o the_o fall_n and_o rise_v again_o of_o many_o in_o israel_n luk._n 2._o and_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v the_o house_n of_o david_n luk._n 1.69_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v one_o exod._n 26.6_o but_o it_o have_v many_o breach_n in_o it_o as_o be_v break_v from_o god_n as_o he_o complain_v ezec._n 9_o and_o be_v rend_v and_o divide_v one_o part_n from_o other_o as_o jew_n and_o gentile_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o repair_v act._n 15.17_o and_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o perform_v it_o ephes_n 2._o god_n command_v moses_n and_o moses_n be_v faithful_a and_o by_o god_n command_n employ_v bezaleel_n and_o aholiab_n in_o make_v the_o first_o tabernacle_n these_o god_n enable_v with_o wisdom_n to_o work_v in_o gold_n and_o silver_n and_o brass_n and_o stone_n and_o wood_n exod._n 31._o nor_o do_v the_o lord_n jesus_n herein_o fall_v short_a of_o moses_n his_o faithfulness_n but_o be_v likewise_o faithful_a in_o all_o god_n house_n for_o what_o moses_n do_v in_o the_o figure_n christ_n perform_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o for_o what_o be_v moses_n workman_n but_o figurative_a of_o spiritual_a thing_n what_o be_v bezaleel_n but_o the_o shadow_n of_o god_n
all_o this_o while_n these_o people_n continue_v in_o their_o ceremonial_a service_n all_o that_o time_n they_o offer_v sacrifice_n even_o forty_o year_n act._n 7.42_o and_o let_v it_o be_v inquire_v whether_o many_o of_o we_o have_v not_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n perhaps_o forty_o fifty_o and_o sixty_o year_n and_o more_o yet_o mean_a time_n have_v cover_v our_o sin_n under_o fast_v and_o prayer_n and_o hear_v and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n belove_v i_o blame_v not_o these_o good_a ordinance_n of_o god_n but_o if_o they_o be_v empty_a of_o the_o inward_a form_n if_o man_n fast_o yet_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n it_o be_v abominable_a it_o be_v no_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n this_o will_v appear_v zach._n 7._o the_o people_n fast_v and_o mourn_v threescore_o and_o ten_o year_n and_o yet_o please_v not_o god_n nor_o fast_v unto_o he_o observe_v 4._o notwithstand_v they_o see_v what_o manner_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n be_v in_o his_o work_n of_o power_n mercy_n justice_n faithfulness_n etc._n etc._n yet_o they_o consider_v it_o not_o nor_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n but_o go_v on_o froward_o in_o their_o own_o way_n and_o continue_v long_o in_o their_o sin_n thus_o the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n which_o shall_v lead_v man_n to_o repentance_n rom._n 2.4_o even_o that_o by_o accident_n harden_v man_n as_o it_o do_v pharaoh_n when_o he_o see_v that_o the_o rain_n hail_n and_o thunder_n be_v cease_v he_o sin_v yet_o more_o and_o harden_v his_o heart_n exod._n 9.34_o o_o beloved_n be_v it_o not_o so_o with_o we_o psal_n 55.19_o because_o they_o meet_v with_o no_o change_n therefore_o they_o fear_v not_o god_n jer._n 48.11_o moab_n have_v not_o be_v empty_v from_o vessel_n to_o vessel_n it_o be_v a_o sad_a thing_n that_o that_o mean_n which_o the_o lord_n use_v to_o mollify_v melt_v and_o soften_v man_n shall_v be_v abuse_v to_o the_o harden_v of_o they_o observe_v 5._o the_o lord_n take_v notice_n how_o long_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o 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29_o 30._o jer._n 36.23_o 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o provocation_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n where_o your_o father_n tempt_v i_o etc._n etc._n this_o four_o general_n divine_a truth_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o dissimilitude_n and_o unlikeness_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v to_o be_v in_o the_o hebrew_n and_o we_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o pattern_n and_o example_n of_o provocation_n and_o temptation_n of_o god_n observe_v 1._o israel_n in_o their_o deliverance_n out_o of_o egypt_n passage_n through_o the_o wilderness_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n carry_v the_o type_n either_o of_o our_o conversion_n and_o inward_a progress_n towards_o salvation_n or_o else_o of_o our_o apostasy_n and_o condemnation_n the_o apostle_n note_v they_o both_o 1_o cor._n 10.1_o 2._o for_o that_o state_n be_v call_v status_fw-la inconsistens_fw-la 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perish_v in_o their_o sin_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o hebrew_n iii_o 10_o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wherefore_o i_o be_v grieve_v with_o that_o generation_n and_o say_v they_o do_v always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o have_v not_o know_v my_o way_n so_o i_o swear_v in_o my_o wrath_n they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o my_o rest_n hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o apostle_n dehortation_n of_o the_o hebrew_n from_o the_o evil_n of_o sin_n dissuade_v from_o vers_fw-la 7_o 8_o 9_o come_v we_o now_o to_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o sin_n upon_o the_o lord_n himself_o and_o from_o he_o redound_v unto_o the_o sinner_n themselves_o wherein_o we_o have_v these_o truth_n 1._o the_o lord_n be_v grieve_v with_o that_o generation_n 2._o the_o lord_n say_v they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n 3._o they_o have_v not_o know_v his_o way_n 4._o the_o lord_n swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n 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shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v so_o generation_n be_v use_v gen._n 7.1_o deut._n 29.22_o and_o 32.5_o judg._n 2.10_o 2._o by_o generation_n may_v be_v understand_v a_o succession_n of_o evil_a man_n as_o matth._n 23.35_o 36._o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v come_v upon_o this_o generation_n what_o we_o have_v follow_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o demonstrative_a be_v not_o in_o psal_n 95._o in_o the_o hebrew_n but_o be_v extant_a in_o the_o septuagint_n out_o of_o who_o translation_n the_o apostle_n have_v it_o and_o the_o same_o be_v extant_a in_o the_o hebrew_n where_o the_o story_n be_v repeat_v deut._n 1.35_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d emphatical_o this_o generation_n this_o evil_a this_o evil_a generation_n 2._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o god_n grieve_v the_o word_n here_o use_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o be_v dash_v against_o as_o the_o wave_n dash_v against_o the_o bank_n of_o the_o sea_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o bank_n or_o shore_n as_o the_o rage_a sea_n the_o flood_n of_o ungodly_a man_n or_o man_n of_o belial_n dash_v against_o the_o lord_n who_o set_v bound_n to_o the_o sea_n or_o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o burden_n as_o the_o lord_n complain_v i_o be_o burden_v by_o you_o as_o a_o cart_n lade_v with_o sheaf_n amos_n 2.10_o the_o word_n in_o the_o psalm_n which_o we_o render_v to_o grieve_v or_o to_o bear_v with_o sadness_n grief_n tediousness_n and_o irksomeness_n i_o turn_v the_o word_n displicuit_fw-la mihi_fw-la generatio_fw-la illa_fw-la that_o generation_n displease_v i_o other_o turn_v it_o litigavi_n or_o rixatus_fw-la sum_fw-la i_o strive_v or_o contend_v with_o they_o other_o and_o of_o they_o pagnine_a taedio_fw-la pertuli_fw-la generationem_fw-la illam_fw-la i_o bear_v that_o generation_n with_o irksomeness_n and_o
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here_o mean_v 1._o by_o the_o lord_n way_n 2._o what_o be_v to_o know_v or_o not_o to_o know_v they_o 1._o by_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v sometime_o mean_v his_o commandment_n sometime_o his_o marvellous_a work_n undertake_v and_o wrought_v for_o his_o people_n sake_n sometime_o mercy_n and_o truth_n which_o be_v all_o his_o way_n wherein_o he_o walk_v towards_o man_n psal_n 25._o all_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n sometime_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v those_o wherein_o he_o will_v that_o man_n shall_v walk_v towards_o he_o gen._n 18._o 2._o no_o man_n can_v be_v say_v simple_o not_o to_o know_v these_o way_n of_o god_n for_o by_o nature_n man_n know_v the_o law_n of_o god_n rom._n 2._o nor_o can_v any_o man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v whole_o ignorant_a of_o they_o but_o a_o speculative_a or_o contemplative_a knowledge_n be_v not_o here_o understand_v but_o such_o knowledge_n as_o be_v with_o affection_n and_o approbation_n and_o love_n and_o suitable_a to_o the_o truth_n and_o so_o jer._n 16._o thy_o father_n judge_v the_o cause_n etc._n etc._n and_o be_v not_o this_o to_o know_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n the_o reason_n why_o they_o be_v say_v not_o to_o know_v god_n way_n be_v because_o they_o be_v harden_v in_o their_o own_o evil_a way_n for_o while_o man_n be_v unconvert_v and_o continue_v so_o they_o can_v know_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n dan._n 9.13_o observe_v 1._o some_o way_n of_o god_n there_o be_v which_o impenitent_a and_o wicked_a man_n nor_o know_v nor_o can_v know_v 1_o cor._n 2.9_o 10._o rev._n 2.17_o observe_v 2._o the_o fountain_n of_o controversy_n in_o the_o church_n when_o disobedient_a man_n dare_v undertake_v to_o lead_v the_o disobedint_n coeci_fw-la coecos_fw-la rebellious_a and_o wicked_a man_n know_v not_o the_o way_n of_o god_n neither_o of_o his_o law_n nor_o of_o his_o gospel_n jer._n 5.4_o 2_o thess_n 1.8_o job_n 24_o 13-16_a they_o have_v ear_n and_o hear_v not_o eye_n and_o see_v not_o the_o sodomite_n can_v not_o find_v the_o door_n observe_v 3._o as_o man_n by_o rebellion_n and_o disobedience_n come_v to_o be_v ignorant_a and_o not_o to_o know_v god_n way_n so_o by_o obedience_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n man_n come_v to_o know_v god_n way_n thus_o god_n give_v wisdom_n to_o solomon_n 1_o king_n 3._o and_o to_o all_o good_a man_n eccles_n 2.26_o vobis_fw-la datum_fw-la nosse_fw-la mysteria_fw-la matt._n 13.11_o psal_n 50._o ult_n isa_n 58.2_o coloss_n 1.10_o repreh_n 1._o the_o great_a pain_n that_o many_o take_v in_o their_o disobedience_n to_o know_v god_n way_n etc._n etc._n who_o get_v in_o at_o the_o window_n like_o a_o thief_n repreh_n 2._o who_o reject_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n way_n depart_v from_o we_o for_o we_o desire_v not_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o way_n observe_v 4._o from_o the_o inference_n of_o the_o former_a from_o the_o latter_a whereof_o it_o be_v the_o reason_n for_o they_o have_v not_o know_v etc._n etc._n hence_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o way_n of_o god_n ought_v to_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o man_n heart_n exhort_v know_v god_n way_n and_o walk_v in_o they_o inquire_v as_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n object_n how_o shall_v i_o obey_v except_o i_o know_v mean_n how_o shall_v we_o know_v the_o way_n of_o god_n man_n be_v point_v unto_o different_a way_n sure_o there_o be_v a_o knowledge_n of_o god_n way_n which_o every_o man_n may_v have_v mich._n 6.8_o jer._n 6.16_o what_o be_v that_o old_a way_n sure_o it_o be_v that_o wherein_o our_o old_a father_n abraham_n walk_v and_o teach_v his_o child_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o gen._n 18.19_o in_o this_o way_n if_o we_o walk_v with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n that_o of_o isai_n 64.4_o 5._o will_v be_v fulfil_v unto_o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 3._o so_o i_o swear_v in_o my_o wrath_n they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o my_o rest_n hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v god_n censure_n upon_o the_o disobedient_a and_o unbeliever_n now_o follow_v his_o final_a sentence_n against_o they_o so_o i_o swear_v etc._n etc._n in_o which_o word_n we_o have_v as_o the_o logician_n speak_v 1._o res_fw-la testata_fw-la 2._o testimonium_fw-la 1._o res_fw-la testata_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d if_o they_o shall_v enter_v into_o my_o rest_n 2._o testimonium_fw-la i_o swear_v in_o my_o wrath_n both_o these_o may_v be_v resolve_v into_o these_o divine_a truth_n 1._o god_n have_v his_o rest_n 2._o disobedient_a man_n shall_v not_o enter_v into_o god_n rest_n 3._o god_n swear_v they_o shall_v not_o enter_v etc._n etc._n 4._o god_n swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n they_o shall_v not_o etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o disobedient_a man_n provoke_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o he_o swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o who_o hebr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d both_o the_o first_o of_o these_o and_o indeed_o all_o of_o they_o the_o apostle_n open_v more_o full_o in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n as_o also_o in_o the_o next_o and_o therefore_o i_o shall_v now_o speak_v brief_o of_o it_o and_o the_o rather_o because_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o apostle_n clew_n and_o method_n i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n often_o to_o speak_v of_o it_o the_o word_n here_o turn_v rest_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v rest_n and_o answer_n in_o the_o psalm_n 95._o unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v proper_o a_o repose_n after_o labour_n this_o be_v either_o 1._o figurative_a or_o else_o 2._o proper_a and_o real_a the_o figurative_a rest_n the_o holy_a land_n city_n sanctuary_n exod._n 31.13_o ezech._n 20.12_o be_v shadow_v in_o the_o sabbath_n or_o seven_o day_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 2.2_o see_v note_n on_o matt._n 24._o ad_fw-la finem_fw-la joshuah_n david_n solomon_n these_o be_v all_o figure_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o rest_v they_o speak_v of_o figure_v the_o spiritual_a rest_n which_o be_v 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the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n observe_v the_o lord_n he_o require_v our_o endeavour_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n psal_n 32.8_o 9_o i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o but_o be_v not_o like_o the_o horse_n and_o mule_n etc._n etc._n god_n promise_n to_o teach_v we_o require_v that_o we_o be_v docible_a and_o pliable_a to_o his_o doctrine_n ezech._n 43.7_o 8._o and_o 36.37_o they_o shall_v pollute_v my_o name_n no_o more_o but_o then_o he_o require_v that_o they_o put_v away_o the_o carcase_n of_o their_o king_n and_o then_o he_o will_v dwell_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v crown_n unto_o the_o follower_n of_o christ_n zach._n 6.12_o 13_o 15._o he_o condition_n the_o performance_n of_o
this_o by_o his_o people_n obedience_n deut._n 8.1_o the_o lord_n not_o only_o promise_v but_o swear_v that_o he_o will_v give_v the_o holy_a land_n unto_o the_o israelite_n yet_o he_o require_v their_o obedience_n that_o he_o may_v perform_v his_o promise_n and_o oath_n god_n have_v make_v 2_o pet._n 1._o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n but_o upon_o what_o term_n have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n note_v the_o apostle_n reason_v from_o god_n promise_v make_v in_o the_o text_n exhort_v to_o a_o solicitous_a and_o godly_a fear_n since_o a_o promise_n be_v leave_v of_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n let_v we_o fear_v lest_o we_o come_v short_a etc._n etc._n so_o likewise_o in_o 2_o corinth_n 7.1_o have_v these_o precious_a promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o 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1_o cor._n 9.9_o thou_o shall_v not_o muzzle_v the_o ox_n etc._n etc._n and_o gal._n 4._o from_o the_o two_o son_n of_o abraham_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 2._o this_o may_v be_v a_o convictive_a argument_n even_o unto_o wicked_a man_n that_o although_o some_o perish_v yet_o god_n continue_v his_o love_n sure_o he_o know_v better_a what_o be_v good_a for_o we_o than_o we_o ourselves_o he_o wish_v better_a to_o we_o than_o we_o be_v apprehensive_a of_o charior_fw-la est_fw-la superis_fw-la homo_fw-la quam_fw-la ipse_fw-la sibi_fw-la god_n love_v man_n better_o than_o the_o man_n love_v himself_o it_o be_v a_o know_a story_n of_o nine_o book_n of_o the_o sibyl_n oracle_n offer_v to_o tarqvinius_n superbus_n a._n gellius_n libr._n 1._o chap._n 19_o the_o gospel_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o counsel_n of_o god_n unto_o we_o though_o we_o like_o tarqvinius_n be_v proud_a we_o have_v refuse_v the_o tender_a of_o it_o yet_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n lest_o we_o reject_v it_o buy_v 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for_o howsoever_o there_o be_v a_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n yet_o there_o must_v first_o be_v a_o knowledge_n of_o he_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n isaac_n live_v at_o the_o well_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d yet_o the_o passage_n of_o rebecca_n lie_v by_o the_o brook_n besor_n and_o psal_n 110._o and_o 1_o sam._n 30._o but_o this_o seem_v otherwise_o for_o even_o the_o evil_a spirit_n confess_v that_o christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o know_v thou_o who_o thou_o be_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o god_n every_o spirit_n that_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 4._o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o christ_n personal_a flesh_n but_o as_o there_o be_v many_o member_n of_o the_o body_n yet_o it_o be_v but_o one_o body_n so_o also_o be_v christ_n ghrist_n in_o his_o mystical_a body_n and_o in_o every_o member_n of_o it_o christ_n in_o thou_o and_o i_o and_o so_o every_o spirit_n which_o confess_v that_o christ_n be_v come_v in_o thy_o flesh_n and_o i_o and_o every_o believer_n that_o spirit_n be_v of_o god_n gal._n 4.19_o observe_v 2._o this_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o god_n special_a grace_n to_o receive_v the_o gospel_n which_o only_o god_n himself_o can_v give_v we_o st._n paul_n labour_v to_o declare_v this_o gal._n 1.1_o 11_o 12._o the_o gospel_n preach_v of_o i_o be_v not_o of_o man_n nor_o be_v it_o man_n that_o teach_v it_o the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v find_v above_o forty_o time_n in_o a_o active_a signification_n but_o a_o passive_a form_n on_o purpose_n to_o show_v that_o the_o news_n of_o man_n salvation_n be_v deny_v to_o all_o man_n wisdom_n as_o for_o like_a reason_n the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v never_o read_v in_o the_o active_a whereby_o be_v employ_v that_o our_o salvation_n yea_o all_o our_o fitness_n to_o receive_v it_o even_o to_o a_o thought_n be_v to_o be_v obtain_v of_o god_n 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and_o widow_n in_o their_o affliction_n and_o to_o keep_v himself_o unspotted_a of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v not_o that_o which_o be_v without_o but_o that_o which_o be_v within_o which_o do_v defile_v the_o man_n therefore_o not_o the_o outward_a world_n but_o the_o inward_a world_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o world_n of_o which_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o text_n do_v speak_v for_o all_o that_o be_v in_o this_o world_n be_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n 1_o joh._n 2.16_o that_o be_v luxury_n covetousness_n and_o pride_n for_o this_o world_n be_v whole_o set_v in_o wickedness_n 1_o joh._n 5.19_o now_o the_o end_n why_o christ_n our_o
god_n say_v seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v add_v unto_o you_o in_o these_o time_n of_o imminent_a danger_n can_v thou_o secure_o have_v recourse_n unto_o thy_o father_n rely_v upon_o he_o for_o safety_n thou_o see_v how_o abraham_n faith_n wrought_v by_o his_o work_n when_o god_n call_v he_o out_o of_o his_o father_n house_n and_o expose_v he_o to_o the_o evil_a world_n gen._n 12._o how_o can_v thou_o say_v then_o thou_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n while_o thou_o have_v money_n or_o mean_n to_o procure_v it_o or_o thing_n necessary_a thou_o can_v then_o say_v thou_o believe_v in_o god_n but_o when_o these_o be_v want_v how_o do_v thy_o heart_n faint_a how_o do_v thou_o droop_v thou_o rely_v upon_o thy_o father_n and_o his_o care_n when_o thou_o have_v nothing_o but_o he_o it_o be_v evident_a therefore_o thou_o trust_v thy_o money_n or_o mean_n to_o get_v money_n but_o a_o son_n of_o abraham_n say_v as_o habakkuk_n hab._n 3.17_o 18._o though_o the_o figtree_n shall_v not_o blossom_n and_o the_o labour_n of_o the_o olive_n shall_v fail_v etc._n etc._n yet_o i_o will_v rejoice_v in_o domino_fw-la jesus_n meo_fw-la thou_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n who_o teach_v thou_o to_o thrive_v and_o get_v wealth_n deut._n if_o a_o great_a man_n shall_v promise_v thou_o provision_n and_o protection_n thou_o can_v believe_v he_o god_n promise_v all_o thing_n needful_a and_o thou_o believe_v not_o he_o thy_o friend_n may_v prove_v either_o false_a and_o so_o unwilling_a to_o help_v thou_o or_o as_o the_o time_n be_v he_o may_v be_v impoverish_v and_o so_o unable_a to_o do_v thou_o any_o good_a thy_o god_n be_v unchangeable_a yet_o thou_o can_v not_o believe_v he_o and_o if_o thou_o dare_v not_o trust_v he_o for_o the_o less_o how_o can_v thou_o rely_v on_o he_o for_o the_o great_a if_o thou_o can_v not_o believe_v he_o and_o rely_v on_o he_o for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n how_o can_v thou_o trust_v he_o for_o the_o eternal_a life_n by_o work_n faith_n be_v make_v perfect_a 1._o what_o be_v perfection_n 2._o how_o be_v faith_n make_v perfect_a by_o work_n 1._o a_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_a cvi_fw-la nihil_fw-la deest_fw-la according_a to_o that_o jam._n 1.4_o that_o you_o may_v be_v perfect_a want_v nothing_o 2._o faith_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v perfect_a either_o intrinsically_a and_o inward_o or_o extrinsecal_o and_o outward_o 1._o intrinsical_o and_o inward_o as_o when_o the_o form_n be_v add_v unto_o the_o matter_n as_o in_o the_o live_a creature_n when_o the_o body_n have_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o the_o form_n of_o a_o thing_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o confirmation_n and_o accomplishment_n of_o it_o when_o patience_n have_v the_o perfect_a work_n it_o be_v perfect_a and_o thus_o faith_n be_v make_v perfect_a say_v the_o apostle_n jam._n 2.26_o for_o howsoever_o faith_n in_o the_o abstract_n nature_n of_o it_o may_v be_v describe_v a_o assent_n unto_o divine_a truth_n yet_o this_o faith_n be_v not_o say_v to_o be_v perfect_a faith_n until_o it_o work_v by_o love_n as_o any_o artificial_a thing_n have_v indeed_o a_o form_n whereby_o it_o be_v and_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v what_o it_o be_v as_o a_o house_n a_o ship_n etc._n etc._n but_o than_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_a when_o it_o have_v obtain_v the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v make_v as_o the_o ship_n to_o sail_v the_o house_n to_o be_v inhabit_v or_o dwell_v in_o now_o the_o believe_a man_n be_v make_v for_o good_a work_n eph._n 2.10_o 2._o extrinsical_a and_o so_o the_o end_n be_v perfection_n now_o 1_o pet._n 1.9_o the_o end_n of_o your_o faith_n the_o salvation_n of_o your_o soul_n faith_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v perfect_a when_o we_o obtain_v that_o end_n whereat_o faith_n and_o work_n and_o all_o aim_n observe_v 1._o i'faith_o and_o other_o grace_n have_v their_o degree_n of_o perfection_n in_o believer_n see_v note_n on_o 1_o thess_n 4.1_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n rom._n 1.17_o observe_v 2._o as_o belief_n be_v make_v perfect_a by_o good_a work_n so_o by_o evil_a work_n unbelief_n also_o be_v make_v perfect_a rom._n 1.16_o 17_o 18._o eph._n 4.13_o 15._o tell_v we_o of_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n but_o appertain_v to_o the_o gentile_n vers_fw-la 18_o 19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d desperantes_fw-la vulg._n lat._n when_o man_n depart_v from_o the_o faith_n once_o deliver_v to_o the_o saint_n into_o what_o a_o deluge_n of_o wickedness_n do_v they_o fall_v jud._n vers_fw-la 3_o 4._o this_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o reason_n of_o that_o fear_n and_o faintness_n of_o the_o heart_n whereby_o the_o soul_n die_v as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n in_o it_o gen._n 45.26_o ezech._n 16_o 30._o thus_o be_v all_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o jew_n refer_v to_o weakness_n i._n e._n unbelief_n thus_o heb._n 10.38_o 39_o then_o unbelief_n seize_v on_o the_o soul_n and_o then_o satan_n enter_v eph._n 2.2_o joh._n 3.36_o 1_o thess_n 2.16_o act._n 13.41_o hab._n 1.5_o the_o man_n who_o be_v afraid_a to_o trust_v god_n he_o steal_v at_o length_n become_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hence_o the_o fearful_a and_o unbeliever_n revel_v 21.8_o observe_v 3._o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o work_n in_o a_o good_a sense_n derogate_v nothing_o detract_v nothing_o at_o all_o from_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n no_o nor_o arrogate_v any_o thing_n nor_o add_v any_o thing_n at_o all_o unto_o man_n merit_n or_o desert_n 1._o it_o derogate_v nothing_o at_o all_o from_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n it_o be_v all_o his_o the_o beginning_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o confidence_n heb._n and_o the_o end_n of_o it_o 1_o pet._n 1._o and_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 12.2_o this_o doctrine_n not_o only_o not_o derogate_v from_o god_n honour_n but_o it_o much_o more_o make_v for_o god_n honour_n sure_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n appear_v more_o glorious_a that_o it_o not_o only_o dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n but_o become_v pater_fw-la diei_fw-la enlighten_v every_o part_n of_o the_o air_n and_o it_o be_v more_o for_o the_o credit_n of_o the_o physician_n that_o he_o not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o disease_n of_o his_o patient_n but_o make_v he_o a_o sound_a able_a man_n the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o it_o be_v more_o for_o his_o honour_n that_o he_o not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n the_o darkness_n of_o the_o world_n but_o that_o he_o enlighten_v the_o whole_a man_n that_o there_o be_v no_o part_n dark_a luk._n 11.36_o it_o be_v more_o honourable_a for_o that_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n that_o great_a physician_n who_o come_v with_o heal_v under_o his_o wing_n that_o he_o not_o only_o cure_v the_o disease_a soul_n but_o make_v they_o able_a by_o his_o spirit_n against_o the_o contagion_n of_o temptation_n and_o strong_a and_o able_a for_o every_o good_a work_n this_o be_v mean_v by_o all_o those_o who_o our_o lord_n cure_v of_o their_o malady_n they_o mere_a make_v every_o whit_n whole_a as_o he_o joh._n 7.23_o thus_o peter_n wife_n mother_n be_v not_o only_o cure_v of_o her_o disease_n but_o be_v present_o so_o able_a as_o to_o minister_v unto_o jesus_n and_o make_v so_o whole_a as_o to_o carry_v her_o bed_n joh._n 5.11_o and_o unless_o the_o lord_n thus_o go_v through_o with_o his_o work_n it_o can_v not_o be_v true_o say_v of_o he_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v or_o god_n be_v the_o justifier_n of_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n which_o will_v not_o be_v true_a if_o god_n justify_v in_o part_n and_o leave_v the_o rest_n for_o man_n to_o do_v and_o can_v we_o think_v that_o this_o add_v any_o thing_n at_o all_o to_o man_n merit_n or_o desert_n it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a folly_n in_o the_o world_n and_o absolute_o the_o great_a arrogancy_n and_o pride_n yea_o sacrilege_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n to_o assume_v what_o be_v proper_o god_n unto_o a_o man_n self_n the_o lord_n jesus_n profess_v that_o the_o son_n can_v do_v nothing_o of_o himself_o joh._n 5.19_o and_o 14.10_o his_o humanity_n be_v instrumentum_fw-la deitatis_fw-la and_o what_o then_o can_v the_o vain_a proud_a adam_n do_v ought_v not_o he_o to_o pray_v that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o instrument_n a_o tool_n for_o god_n to_o work_v withal_o as_o the_o apostle_n relate_v what_o god_n have_v do_v with_o they_o act._n 15._o it_o be_v true_a it_o be_v a_o great_a honour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o man_n by_o the_o great_a god_n that_o he_o work_v his_o work_n in_o he_o and_o be_v please_v to_o make_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
dolus_fw-la that_o it_o be_v in_o dictis_fw-la &_o fraus_fw-la in_o factis_fw-la but_o whereas_o there_o be_v many_o machination_n many_o subtle_a device_n they_o be_v all_o comprehend_v in_o this_o large_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o guile_n all_o deceit_n and_o fraud_n as_o for_o evil_a guile_n dolus_fw-la malus_fw-la or_o evil_a guile_n in_o the_o latitude_n of_o it_o it_o may_v comprehend_v hypocrisy_n as_o ecclus_n ult_n but_o it_o differ_v from_o it_o as_o i_o have_v distinguish_v they_o already_o according_o we_o may_v yet_o further_o distinguish_v they_o that_o guile_n be_v most_o what_o the_o city-sin_n hypocrisy_n be_v the_o church-sin_n or_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o congregation_n guile_n and_o deceit_n be_v in_o trade_n hypocrisy_n be_v about_o religion_n guile_n and_o deceit_n be_v practise_v in_o the_o shop_n hypocrisy_n be_v use_v in_o the_o church_n i_o dare_v not_o undertake_v to_o discover_v the_o several_a kind_n of_o guile_n because_o indeed_o they_o be_v infinite_a for_o as_o a_o right_a way_n be_v but_o one_o but_o byway_n manifold_a a_o right_a line_n be_v but_o one_o and_o lie_v even_o between_o two_o term_n but_o crooked_a line_n be_v infinite_a i_o shall_v therefore_o rude_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d distinguish_v deceit_n and_o guile_n into_o that_o which_o be_v inward_a or_o outward_a the_o ground_n of_o this_o distinction_n be_v because_o no_o man_n deceive_v another_o but_o he_o be_v first_o deceive_v himself_o this_o inward_a deceit_n you_o read_v of_o prov._n 14.8_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o zeph._n 1.7_o if_o you_o inquire_v into_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o inward_a guile_n and_o deceit_n see_v note_n on_o eph._n 4._o the_o outward_a deceit_n and_o guile_n be_v also_o manifold_a see_v note_n on_o zeph._n 1.7_o the_o reason_n proper_a to_o this_o point_n be_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o great_a name_n 1._o the_o god_n of_o truth_n god_n the_o father_n 2._o the_o son_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o god_n amen_o isa_n 65.16_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n 3._o the_o truth_n itself_o joh._n 14._o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n since_o all_o people_n will_v walk_v every_o one_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o god_n mich._n 4.5_o and_o truth_n be_v the_o name_n and_o be_v of_o our_o god_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o lie_v aside_o all_o guile_n deceit_n and_o lie_v as_o that_o which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n and_o therefore_o ephes_n 4.21_o if_o so_o be_v that_o you_o have_v hear_v he_o and_o have_v be_v teach_v by_o he_o as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n that_o you_o put_v off_o as_o concern_v your_o former_a conversation_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1._o it_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n will_v that_o any_o deceit_n or_o guile_n be_v commit_v psal_n 92._o ult_n observe_v 2._o how_o high_o do_v the_o lord_n esteem_v of_o justice_n and_o just_a deal_n among_o man_n observe_v 3._o how_o dangerous_a a_o man_n be_v a_o wicked_a man_n to_o himself_o observe_v 4._o how_o dangerous_a to_o another_o observe_v 5._o the_o apostle_n suppose_v that_o some_o of_o the_o young_a christian_n to_o who_o he_o write_v have_v not_o yet_o put_v off_o nor_o lay_v aside_o all_o guile_n there_o be_v somewhat_o of_o the_o subtle_a serpent_n seed_n in_o all_o adam_n child_n until_o it_o be_v cast_v out_o observe_v 6._o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o guile_n impli_v that_o it_o be_v manifold_a and_o so_o it_o be_v inward_a and_o outward_a see_v whence_o the_o ruin_n of_o commonwealth_n and_o kingdom_n do_v arise_v the_o lord_n will_v visit_v for_o these_o thing_n see_v note_n on_o zeph._n 1._o exhort_v 1._o let_v the_o exhortation_n speak_v for_o itself_o lay_v aside_o all_o guile_n it_o be_v a_o exhortation_n proper_a to_o a_o city_n which_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o astus_fw-la craft_n deceit_n and_o guile_n differ_v not_o much_o from_o it_o the_o egregious_a folly_n of_o guileful_a person_n see_v note_n on_o zeph._n 1.7_o exhort_v 2._o to_o be_v true_a just_a faithful_a and_o honest_a in_o deal_v remove_v the_o wicked_a principle_n which_o i_o fear_v be_v many_o mystery_n of_o trade_n prov._n 12.5_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v deceit_n such_o be_v the_o principle_n of_o atheism_n receive_v that_o sincere_a rational_a milk_n 3._o hypocrisy_n this_o and_o the_o two_o follow_a word_n be_v here_o in_o the_o plural_a number_n whereas_o the_o two_o former_a be_v in_o the_o singular_a but_o with_o a_o note_n of_o universality_n all_o malice_n and_o all_o guile_n but_o both_o expression_n amount_v to_o one_o and_o the_o same_o for_o the_o two_o former_a be_v in_o sense_n plural_o the_o three_o latter_a by_o a_o hebraism_n signify_v the_o same_o latitude_n though_o they_o have_v no_o note_n of_o generality_n for_o by_o their_o plural_a number_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v the_o habit_n and_o fullness_n of_o a_o thing_n as_o when_o we_o read_v as_o in_o scripture_n we_o may_v often_o righteousness_n conversation_n godliness_n we_o understand_v all_o righteousness_n all_o conversation_n all_o godliness_n and_o so_o here_o by_o hypocrisy_n envy_n and_o evil_a speaking_n we_o understand_v all_o hypocrisy_n all_o envy_n and_o all_o evil_a speak_n all_o which_o be_v to_o be_v lay_v aside_o 1._o hypocrisy_n and_o what_o be_v hypocrisy_n it_o be_v the_o take_n to_o one_o self_n and_o counterfeit_v of_o another_o person_n that_o he_o may_v seem_v better_a than_o indeed_o he_o be_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o under_o judge_v since_o every_o hypocrite_n be_v much_o otherwise_o in_o reality_n and_o truth_n than_o he_o discover_v himself_o and_o will_v be_v judge_v by_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o to_o play_v the_o hypocrite_n signify_v to_o hide_v and_o disfigure_v themselves_o and_o be_v as_o a_o player_n matth._n 6.16_o this_o sin_n may_v be_v commit_v and_o be_v many_o way_n as_o in_o action_n in_o word_n in_o 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to_o speak_v evil_a of_o no_o man_n as_o impossible_a to_o be_v keep_v add_v here_o unto_o that_o evil_a speaking_n be_v most_o operative_a and_o hurtful_a to_o the_o backbiter_n himself_o who_o be_v reckon_v up_o among_o those_o who_o god_n hate_v and_o give_v up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n or_o mind_n rom._n 1.29_o 30._o and_o shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 6.10_o 2._o and_o in_o like_a danger_n be_v they_o who_o willing_o receive_v a_o evil_a report_n and_o drink_v in_o the_o poison_n of_o a_o evil_a tongue_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n have_v give_v a_o catalogue_n of_o those_o who_o be_v give_v up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o among_o they_o the_o backbiter_n rom._n 1.29_o 30_o 31._o vers_fw-la 32._o who_o know_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o they_o who_o do_v such_o thing_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n not_o only_o do_v the_o same_o but_o have_v pleasure_n or_o consent_v to_o they_o that_o do_v they_o object_n but_o may_v we_o 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not_o through_o their_o unjust_a censure_n false_a judgement_n and_o evil_a speaking_n indifferent_o upon_o all_o man_n as_o mad_a man_n throw_v stone_n and_o care_v not_o who_o they_o hit_v who_o be_v not_o of_o their_o judgement_n whereas_o they_o pretend_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o if_o their_o invective_n be_v the_o spirit_n oracle_n and_o dictate_v let_v they_o know_v that_o they_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n by_o their_o rash_a groundless_a false_a judgement_n and_o evil_a speaking_n one_o of_o another_o let_v they_o consider_v and_o lay_v to_o heart_n that_o good_a exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n ephes_n 4.30_o 31._o grieve_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o you_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n let_v all_o bitterness_n and_o wrath_n and_o anger_n and_o clamour_n and_o evil_a speaking_n be_v put_v away_o from_o you_o and_o all_o malice_n exhort_v lay_v aside_o evil_a speaking_n let_v our_o neighbour_n name_n be_v precious_a unto_o we_o 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