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life_n be_v if_o persecution_n shall_v come_v than_o we_o will_v be_v glad_a if_o we_o may_v hear_v the_o word_n preach_v and_o not_o curious_o look_v with_o what_o mind_n it_o be_v deliver_v see_v the_o word_n and_o the_o worth_n and_o price_n thereoâ—_n be_v the_o same_o now_o let_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v and_o be_v glaâ—_n if_o christ_n be_v preach_v whether_o it_o be_v under_o a_o pretence_n oâ—_n sincere_o lecture_n xv._o philip_n i._o verse_n 19_o for_o i_o know_v that_o this_o shall_v turn_v to_o my_o salvation_n through_o your_o prayer_n and_o by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 20._o as_o i_o fervent_o look_v for_o and_o hope_n that_o in_o nothing_o i_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a but_o that_o with_o all_o confidence_n as_o always_o so_o now_o christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v in_o my_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n now_o follow_v the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o apostle_n narration_n wherein_o he_o tell_v the_o 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and_o assure_v himself_o of_o by_o these_o mean_n as_o first_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o soul_n in_o that_o by_o these_o mean_v he_o hope_v â—hat_n in_o nothing_o he_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a but_o that_o with_o all_o confidence_n christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v in_o his_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n in_o these_o word_n that_o in_o nothing_o etc._n etc._n and_o second_o the_o salvation_n or_o deliverance_n of_o his_o body_n out_o of_o prison_n to_o their_o good_a &_o comfort_n in_o vers_fw-la 25._o &_o 26._o for_o the_o meaning_n in_o general_n they_o of_o these_o word_n it_o be_v as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v thus_o say_v they_o by_o preach_v christ_n suppose_v to_o add_v affliction_n to_o my_o band_n that_o when_o nero_n shall_v hear_v that_o so_o many_o preach_v
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we_o to_o finish_v the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o this_o we_o do_v â—ost_o glad_o teach_v every_o where_n and_o beat_v upon_o in_o all_o our_o sermon_n and_o in_o all_o our_o exhortation_n only_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o â—â—ch_a you_o the_o truth_n touch_v good_a work_n namely_o that_o they_o â—e_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o but_o the_o way_n which_o lead_v unto_o saluatiâ—â—_n salvation_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n give_v we_o by_o jesus_n christ_n â—â—rough_a faith_n in_o his_o name_n so_o our_o saviour_n himself_o tell_v we_o â—â—ing_n my_o sheep_n hear_v my_o voice_n 10.27.28.17.2_o job_n 10.27.28.17.2_o and_o i_o give_v unto_o they_o eternal_a â—e_n for_o as_o it_o be_v another_o place_n god_n give_v he_o power_n over_o all_o â—sh_v that_o he_o shall_v give_v eternal_a life_n to_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o valuation_n then_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n give_v by_o christ_n through_o â—â—th_n in_o he_o it_o be_v not_o any_o way_n cause_v or_o merit_v by_o our_o work_n â—t_z good_a work_n be_v the_o way_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v we_o to_o â—â—ke_v in_o unto_o salvation_n and_o this_o be_v plain_o prove_v out_o of_o â—e_a place_n before_o allege_a for_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o place_n to_o the_o â—phesians_n have_v set_v that_o down_o that_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n â—â—rough_a faith_n not_o of_o work_n 2.8.9.10_o eph._n 2.8.9.10_o immediate_o after_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o â—_o be_v the_o lord_n his_o workmanship_n create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o use_v have_v ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o likewise_o in_o the_o â—ace_n to_o titus_n have_v set_v that_o down_o that_o god_n have_v
possession_n thereof_o of_o the_o like_a assurance_n of_o his_o salvation_n our_o apostle_n protest_v say_v i_o 〈◊〉_d persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n etc._n etc._n wheâ—_n the_o apostle_n do_v not_o only_o speak_v of_o a_o probable_a persuasion_n but_o of_o such_o a_o sure_a confidence_n as_o whereby_o else_o where_o he_o say_v from_o henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n 4.8_o 2_o tim._n 4.8_o neither_o ground_v he_o this_o persuasion_n upon_o any_o special_a reâ—â—lation_n but_o upon_o that_o ground_n which_o be_v common_a to_o he_o 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o faithful_a even_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n noâ—_n as_o job_n and_o paul_n not_o to_o instance_n in_o any_o other_o assure_v themselves_o of_o their_o salvation_n so_o we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o spirâ—â—_n and_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o 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year_n old_a neither_o the_o deadness_n of_o â—â—raes_n womb_n 4.19.20.21_o rom._n 4.19.20.21_o neither_o do_v he_o doubt_v of_o the_o promise_n through_o 〈◊〉_d belief_n where_o note_n how_o doubt_v be_v term_v unbelief_n â—â—t_n be_v strengthen_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n be_v â—â—â—g_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o which_o have_v promise_v be_v also_o able_a to_o â—e_v it_o he_o then_o be_v faithful_a which_o have_v promise_v salvation_n to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n we_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v save_v â—ut_fw-la what_o need_v we_o to_o look_v far_o for_o this_o point_n then_o into_o 〈◊〉_d every_o nature_n of_o faith_n which_o the_o apostle_n have_v define_v to_o â—e_v such_o a_o full_a assurance_n that_o if_o you_o take_v away_o assurance_n you_o take_v way_n faith_n for_o what_o else_o do_v that_o mean_a that_o the_o apostle_n sometimes_o call_v faith_n the_o ground_n of_o thing_n which_o be_v hope_v for_o 2.5_o heb._n 11.1_o coloss_n 2.5_o use_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v sometime_o a_o steadfast_a â—â—th_n sometime_o a_o full_a assurance_n 1.6_o rom._n 4.21_o jam._n 1.6_o sometime_o a_o assurance_n without_o â—uering_v and_o sometime_o the_o anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n both_o sure_a and_o â—â—â—dfast_a let_v we_o draw_v near_o say_v the_o apostle_n with_o a_o true_a heart_n assurance_n of_o faith_n sprinkle_v in_o our_o heart_n from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n 6.19.10.22.23_o heb._n 6.19.10.22.23_o â—d_a wash_v in_o our_o body_n with_o pure_a water_n let_v we_o keep_v the_o profesâ—â—_n of_o our_o hope_n without_o waver_v for_o he_o be_v faithful_a that_o promise_v â—oth_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o unto_o a_o assurance_n of_o faith_n unto_o hope_n without_o waver_v rest_v upon_o his_o promise_n that_o be_v â—â—thfull_a and_o true_a sure_o if_o we_o ought_v thus_o to_o believe_v if_o we_o â—â—ght_n thus_o to_o hope_n and_o that_o upon_o this_o ground_n that_o he_o be_v â—â—thfull_a that_o 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it_o have_v be_v full_o manifest_v by_o that_o which_o already_o have_v be_v say_v for_o confirmation_n of_o the_o plain_a opposite_a doctrine_n which_o we_o teach_v yet_o for_o a_o further_o clear_v of_o the_o truth_n in_o this_o point_n i_o beseech_v you_o in_o a_o few_o word_n to_o consâ—â—â—_n how_o weak_a proof_n they_o bring_v for_o what_o they_o teach_v why_o then_o i_o demand_v may_v no_o man_n without_o special_a reâ—â—lation_n assure_v himself_o by_o faith_n of_o his_o salvation_n because_o 〈◊〉_d man_n can_v say_v my_o heart_n it_o clean_o 20.9_o pro._n 20.9_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o sin_n man_n 〈◊〉_d be_v clean_o from_o sin_n say_v bellarmine_n but_o no_o man_n say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d so_o 4._o lib._n 3._o de_fw-fr justif_n c._n 4._o because_o they_o that_o be_v cleave_v not_o certain_o know_v that_o they_o oâ—_n clean_o therefore_o no_o man_n without_o special_a revelation_n may_v assure_v himself_o by_o faith_n of_o his_o salvation_n but_o see_v the_o weakness_n of_o this_o proâ—â—â—_n which_o 1._o be_v ground_v upon_o a_o corrupt_a read_n as_o the_o teâ—â—_n the_o original_n show_v whence_o the_o word_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v read_v who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o and_o be_v speak_v to_o 〈◊〉_d press_v the_o insolency_n of_o such_o as_o think_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o thâ—â—_n own_o strength_n and_o 2._o lean_v upon_o a_o point_n of_o man_n pâ—â—â—_n from_o sin_n in_o this_o point_n which_o plain_o contradict_v the_o holy_a ghost_n both_o in_o that_o text_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a scripture_n which_o have_v conclude_v all_o under_o sin_n and_o 3._o conâ—â—deth_v without_o promise_n 3.22_o gal._n 3.22_o inasmuch_o as_o nothing_o thence_o can_v be_v conclude_v against_o assurance_n by_o faith_n of_o justification_n or_o salâ—â—tion_n for_o though_o no_o man_n can_v say_v that_o he_o have_v make_v his_o beâ—â—_n clean_o that_o he_o be_v pure_a from_o sin_n in_o himself_o or_o by_o himself_o yet_o inasmuch_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n witness_v that_o by_o faith_n 〈◊〉_d purify_v our_o heart_n 1.7_o act._n 15.9_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o and_o that_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cleanse_v 〈◊〉_d from_o all_o sin_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o through_o faith_n in_o his_o bloâ—â—_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n 9.1_o eccles_n 9.1_o yea_o but_o the_o preacher_n say_v that_o a_o man_n speak_v say_v belarmine_n of_o the_o just_a and_o wise_a know_v not_o whether_o he_o be_v worthy_a of_o love_n or_o hatred_n but_o all_o thing_n be_v keep_v uncertain_a for_o the_o time_n â—_o come_v show_v thereby_o that_o not_o the_o just_a or_o wise_a and_o so_o not_o the_o faithful_a can_v assure_v themselves_o of_o their_o justification_n or_o salvation_n but_o see_v the_o weakness_n of_o this_o proof_n also_o which_o 1._o as_o the_o formeâ—_n be_v ground_v upon_o a_o corrupt_a translation_n as_o the_o original_a 〈◊〉_d show_v where_o the_o read_n be_v much_o different_a from_o the_o vulgar_a and_o so_o very_o obscure_a both_o there_o and_o in_o the_o greek_a that_o it_o iâ—_n a_o unfit_a place_n for_o the_o proof_n of_o such_o a_o point_n and_o 2._o failâ—â—_n in_o understanding_n that_o of_o the_o just_a and_o wise_a only_a which_o be_v speak_v of_o all_o both_o just_a and_o wicked_a as_o the_o next_o verse_n where_o the_o â—eacher_n expound_v himself_o show_v and_o 3._o proove_v â—ely_o that_o no_o man_n by_o outward_a thing_n in_o this_o life_n know_v â—hether_o he_o be_v love_v or_o hate_v of_o god_n for_o so_o the_o word_n be_v be_v read_v that_o no_o man_n know_v love_n or_o hatred_n i._o whether_o he_o love_v or_o hate_v of_o god_n by_o all_o that_o that_o be_v before_o they_o by_o the_o outward_a thing_n which_o happen_v unto_o they_o which_o appear_v to_o be_v most_o true_a in_o that_o neither_o the_o just_a only_a prosâ—â—er_n nor_o the_o wicked_a only_o
thy_o heart_n unto_o thy_o god_n and_o how_o soule-ravisht_a thou_o be_v with_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o christ_n by_o meditation_n in_o the_o word_n consider_v i_o say_v and_o see_v these_o thing_n and_o hereby_o thou_o shall_v see_v whether_o thou_o do_v true_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 15.11_o joh._n 15.11_o these_o thing_n say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o that_o my_o joy_n may_v remain_v in_o you_o and_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a if_o then_o thus_o we_o be_v affect_v towards_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o long_o and_o thirst_v thereafter_o even_o as_o the_o chase_a heart_n after_o the_o water_n brook_n if_o we_o find_v in_o it_o such_o peace_n and_o comfort_n and_o contentation_n of_o soul_n if_o through_o it_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n though_o we_o see_v he_o not_o and_o in_o his_o promise_n if_o we_o love_v he_o &_o rejoice_v in_o he_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a this_o be_v a_o certain_a effect_n and_o so_o a_o sure_a proof_n of_o our_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord._n nay_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a measure_n of_o this_o rejoice_v in_o and_o through_o the_o word_n though_o not_o such_o complement_n as_o we_o have_v speak_v of_o yet_o even_o this_o be_v a_o sure_a argument_n of_o our_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o then_o alone_o shall_v this_o rejoice_a be_v full_o perfect_a when_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o face_n to_o face_n and_o when_o we_o shall_v know_v even_o as_o we_o be_v know_v not_o in_o part_n only_o another_o effect_n of_o this_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n in_o affliction_n in_o tentation_n even_o in_o death_n and_o in_o the_o pang_n and_o pain_n thereof_o consider_v then_o and_o see_v how_o thou_o be_v affect_v in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o trouble_n what_o comfort_n thou_o find_v in_o thy_o soul_n when_o in_o the_o world_n thou_o do_v suffer_v affliction_n what_o joy_n thou_o find_v in_o thy_o inner_a man_n when_o thy_o outward_a man_n be_v compass_v about_o with_o sorrow_n consider_v i_o say_v and_o see_v these_o thing_n and_o thereby_o thou_o shall_v also_o see_v whether_o indeed_o &_o true_o thou_o do_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v by_o christ_n we_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n know_v that_o tribulation_n bring_v forth_o patience_n 3._o rom._n 5_o 3._o and_o patience_n experience_n and_o experience_n hope_v and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a if_o then_o when_o we_o suffer_v affliction_n in_o the_o world_n we_o can_v be_v of_o good_a comfort_n because_o our_o christ_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n if_o when_o we_o be_v revile_v and_o persecute_v and_o all_o manneâ—_n of_o evil_a word_n be_v speak_v against_o we_o false_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n we_o can_v rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a for_o that_o reward_n that_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o in_o heaven_n if_o in_o the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n we_o can_v patient_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n and_o glad_o desire_v to_o be_v loose_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n this_o be_v a_o certain_a effect_n and_o so_o a_o sure_a proof_n of_o our_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o therefore_o be_v we_o not_o over_o come_v of_o sorrow_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o trouble_n because_o of_o that_o our_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v within_o we_o and_o which_o no_o man_n can_v take_v from_o us._n a_o three_o effect_n of_o thiâ—_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o count_v all_o thing_n loss_n and_o dung_n in_o comparison_n of_o christ_n so_o that_o we_o seize_v he_o and_o possess_v he_o not_o of_o a_o part_n alone_o of_o our_o rejoice_v but_o of_o our_o whole_a rejoice_v which_o be_v the_o effect_n speak_v of_o in_o this_o chapter_n as_o hereafter_o we_o shall_v perceive_v consider_v then_o and_o see_v whether_o thy_o rejoice_a be_v entire_a in_o thy_o christ_n whether_o thou_o can_v find_v any_o sound_a joy_n but_o in_o thy_o christ_n whether_o thou_o stand_v so_o fast_o as_o that_o nothing_o shall_v take_v away_o any_o part_n of_o thy_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o christ_n and_o give_v it_o to_o any_o other_o consider_v i_o say_v and_o see_v these_o thing_n and_o thereby_o also_o thou_o shall_v see_v whether_o thou_o reioyc_a true_o in_o the_o lord_n when_o many_o of_o christ_n his_o disciple_n go_v back_o he_o say_v unto_o the_o twelve_o will_v you_o also_o go_v away_o 68_o iâ—hn_n 6.67_o 68_o then_o simon_n peter_n answer_v he_o master_n to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n if_o then_o we_o whosoever_o rejoice_v in_o other_o thing_n yet_o we_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n if_o we_o cleave_v steadfast_o unto_o he_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sound_a joy_n without_o he_o if_o we_o make_v he_o both_o the_o deskant_o and_o the_o ditty_n of_o our_o song_n and_o the_o whole_a matter_n of_o our_o rejoice_v this_o be_v also_o a_o certain_a effect_n and_o sure_a proof_n of_o our_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o by_o our_o rejoice_v in_o he_o we_o die_v unto_o all_o other_o joy_n know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sound_a joy_n but_o in_o he_o let_v we_o remember_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o what_o cause_n we_o have_v to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o holy_a name_n he_o that_o give_v he_o to_o we_o and_o he_o to_o death_n for_o we_o he_o have_v together_o with_o he_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n also_o let_v we_o therefore_o rejoice_v in_o he_o and_o let_v our_o rejoice_v in_o he_o show_v itself_o by_o our_o rejoice_v in_o and_o through_o the_o word_n by_o our_o rejoice_v in_o all_o our_o tribulaâ—ions_n and_o affliction_n and_o by_o die_v unto_o all_o other_o joy_n which_o be_v without_o he_o in_o he_o be_v sound_a joy_n and_o in_o he_o be_v all_o joy_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o we_o will_v rejoice_v in_o he_o if_o we_o rejoice_v juice_n in_o he_o we_o shall_v not_o fear_v death_n but_o when_o death_n come_v we_o shall_v desire_v to_o be_v loose_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n lecture_n xlix_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 1.2_o it_o grieve_v i_o not_o to_o write_v the_o same_o thing_n unto_o you_o and_o for_o you_o it_o be_v a_o safe_a thing_n beware_v of_o dog_n beware_v etc._n etc._n it_o grieve_v i_o not_o etc._n etc._n the_o apostle_n think_v that_o thus_o the_o philippian_n may_v conceive_v and_o think_v with_o themselves_o when_o you_o be_v with_o we_o and_o teach_v we_o and_o preach_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n you_o cease_v not_o to_o warn_v we_o of_o fâ—lse_a teacher_n such_o as_o will_v seek_v to_o seduce_v we_o from_o that_o truth_n which_o you_o teach_v we_o and_o we_o have_v be_v diligent_a so_o to_o do_v neither_o have_v we_o give_v place_n to_o any_o of_o their_o doctrinea_n and_o therefore_o you_o need_v not_o to_o have_v trouble_v yourself_o this_o admonition_n need_v not_o to_o us._n in_o these_o word_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n meet_v with_o this_o and_o excuse_v the_o matter_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o for_o he_o it_o be_v no_o grief_n or_o trouble_n at_o all_o to_o he_o to_o write_v the_o same_o thing_n unto_o they_o which_o before_o he_o have_v teach_v they_o by_o word_n of_o mouth_n and_o for_o they_o he_o tell_v they_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sure_a and_o safe_a thing_n for_o they_o to_o be_v often_o admonish_v of_o false_a teacher_n thâ—t_v so_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o wary_a of_o they_o now_o before_o we_o proceed_v any_o far_a let_v we_o see_v what_o observation_n we_o may_v gather_v hence_o for_o our_o use_n and_o instruction_n 1._o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n beat_v so_o often_o upon_o that_o which_o he_o think_v be_v so_o good_a and_o so_o profitable_a for_o they_o to_o hear_v urge_v and_o press_v even_o the_o self_n same_o thing_n both_o by_o word_n and_o also_o by_o write_v hence_o we_o that_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v learn_v this_o lesson_n not_o to_o be_v grieve_v to_o teach_v they_o that_o hear_v we_o often_o the_o same_o thing_n but_o as_o we_o perceive_v the_o thing_n whereof_o we_o speak_v to_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a to_o they_o that_o hear_v we_o so_o to_o go_v over_o they_o and_o over_o they_o and_o not_o to_o leave_v they_o till_o they_o may_v make_v some_o good_a impression_n in_o they_o there_o must_v be_v precept_n upon_o precept_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v 28.10_o esay_n 28.10_o precept_n upon_o precept_n line_n unto_o line_n line_n unto_o line_n there_o a_o little_a and_o there_o a_o little_a we_o must_v tell_v they_o one_o thing_n oftentimes_o and_o beat_v upon_o the_o same_o thing_n so_o long_o till_o at_o length_n they_o may_v catch_v some_o hold_n of_o it_o for_o
in_o mercy_n by_o god_n that_o have_v call_v we_o in_o mercy_n and_o give_v 〈◊〉_d in_o christ_n jesus_n by_o god_n that_o have_v call_v we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o glory_n here_o then_o behold_v and_o wonder_v at_o the_o love_a kindness_n of_o our_o god_n we_o must_v run_v and_o we_o shall_v be_v very_o well_o reward_v for_o if_o we_o run_v albeit_o we_o can_v merit_v nothing_o by_o our_o run_n because_o when_o we_o have_v do_v what_o we_o can_v we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n yet_o in_o mercy_n will_v he_o give_v we_o a_o everlasting_a crown_n of_o glory_n a_o good_a reward_n for_o a_o mean_a service_n perform_v but_o mean_o by_o he_o that_o run_v the_o best_a and_o therefore_o the_o great_a the_o goodness_n of_o our_o god_n who_o give_v such_o reward_n in_o mercy_n where_o there_o want_v all_o merit_n the_o mercy_n of_o our_o god_n shall_v stir_v up_o our_o thankfulness_n unto_o our_o god_n and_o the_o great_a reward_n which_o in_o mercy_n he_o do_v give_v shall_v make_v 〈◊〉_d run_v the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n 8.18_o rom._n 8.18_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o can_v do_v or_o suffer_v be_v not_o worthy_a of_o that_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v show_v unto_o us._n yet_o if_o we_o suffer_v willing_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o our_o call_n he_o will_v in_o mercy_n give_v unto_o we_o a_o incorruptible_a crown_n of_o glory_n let_v our_o mouth_n therefore_o be_v fill_v with_o his_o praise_n and_o honour_v all_o the_o day_n long_o who_o â—â—ere_v there_o want_v merit_n show_v such_o mercy_n and_o if_o duâ—_n or_o love_n can_v prevail_v with_o we_o yet_o let_v this_o inestimable_a â—â—ward_n persuade_v we_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n in_o a_o word_n we_o know_v that_o our_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o â—ine_o in_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o therefore_o abound_v in_o every_o good_a â—orke_n and_o let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v beâ—â—re_o us._n the_o next_o and_o last_o thing_n which_o hence_o i_o observe_v be_v that_o as_o â—od_n have_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n so_o have_v he_o call_v we_o in_o â—hrist_n jesus_n 1.4_o ephes_n 1.4_o the_o former_a appear_v by_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o eâ—â—esians_n the_o late_a by_o this_o place_n of_o our_o apostle_n and_o many_o oâ—â—ers_n yea_o christ_n jesus_n alone_o it_o be_v in_o who_o and_o for_o who_o use_v have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n 3._o 3._o 〈◊〉_d the_o apostle_n both_o speak_v there_o and_o manifest_o show_v â—oth_v there_o and_o elsewhere_o for_o in_o he_o be_v we_o predestinate_a 〈◊〉_d he_o be_v we_o choose_v in_o he_o be_v we_o call_v in_o he_o be_v we_o aâ—â—pted_v in_o he_o be_v we_o justify_v in_o he_o be_v we_o sanctify_v and_o 〈◊〉_d he_o through_o hope_n be_v we_o glorify_v and_o in_o he_o be_v all_o â—e_n promise_v make_v unto_o we_o both_o of_o the_o life_n present_a and_o of_o â—at_a that_o be_v to_o come_v if_o we_o have_v be_v call_v in_o peter_n or_o in_o â—aule_n or_o in_o moses_n then_o may_v we_o have_v believe_v in_o they_o â—nd_v look_v unto_o they_o as_o unto_o the_o mark_n that_o be_v set_v before_o us._n â—ut_v now_o that_o we_o be_v call_v in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o â—â—m_fw-la and_o always_o to_o look_v towards_o he_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n â—f_o our_o life_n in_o he_o we_o have_v all_o thing_n and_o in_o he_o shall_v our_o â—â—y_n be_v make_v perfect_a let_v this_o then_o teach_v we_o to_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o â—hom_n only_o we_o be_v call_v and_o in_o who_o only_o we_o be_v â—lessed_v in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bondslave_n of_o â—atan_n child_n of_o wrath_n a_o naughty_a and_o crooked_a nation_n unâ—ble_a altogether_o to_o think_v or_o speak_v or_o do_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v â—ood_a abominable_a disobedient_a unto_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a and_o not_o only_o near_o unto_o curse_v but_o curse_a but_o in_o â—ur_n christ_n jesus_n we_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o condemnation_n â—nd_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o heir_n of_o salvation_n use_v in_o he_o we_o be_v call_v unto_o that_o high_a calling_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o have_v all_o the_o privilege_n that_o belong_v unto_o the_o son_n of_o god_n let_v we_o therefore_o rejoice_v in_o he_o always_o let_v our_o song_n be_v make_v ever_o of_o he_o and_o daily_o let_v we_o praise_v he_o let_v we_o judge_v whatsoever_o be_v best_a to_o be_v but_o dung_n for_o the_o excellent_a knowledge_n sake_n of_o he_o and_o let_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n grow_v up_o in_o he_o etc._n etc._n lecture_n lxiv_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 15.16_o let_v we_o therefore_o as_o many_o as_o be_v perfect_a be_v thâ—â—â—â—ded_v and_o if_o you_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v god_n shall_v reveal_v etc._n etc._n now_o the_o apostle_n have_v thus_o in_o particular_a tell_v the_o philippian_n what_o he_o think_v of_o christ_n and_o likewise_o of_o all_o thing_n without_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d go_v from_o the_o particular_a unto_o the_o general_a and_o exhort_v that_o this_o truth_n which_o he_o haâ—â—_n profess_v may_v be_v general_o receive_v and_o approve_a and_o if_o any_o of_o they_o will_v not_o happy_o present_o receive_v this_o truth_n yet_o he_o signify_v his_o hope_n that_o god_n will_v afterward_o reveal_v it_o to_o they_o that_o they_o may_v embrace_v it_o wiâ—h_v he_o and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n till_o god_n reveal_v it_o and_o make_v it_o know_v unto_o they_o he_o exhort_v that_o such_o ground_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o already_o they_o have_v might_n with_o one_o accord_n be_v receive_v and_o maintain_v this_o i_o take_v to_o be_v the_o general_a meaning_n of_o these_o word_n in_o these_o two_o verse_n now_o let_v we_o yet_o a_o little_a more_o particular_o sift_v and_o examine_v the_o meaning_n of_o they_o let_v we_o say_v the_o apostle_n etc._n etc._n this_o speech_n you_o see_v be_v exhortative_a in_o that_o he_o say_v let_v we_o be_v thus_o mind_v and_o you_o see_v like_o wise_a that_o the_o exhortation_n be_v make_v by_o way_n of_o conclusion_n from_o the_o particular_a example_n of_o the_o apostle_n unto_o the_o philippize_a general_n in_o that_o he_o say_v let_v we_o therefore_o as_o many_o as_o be_v perfect_a and_o you_o see_v that_o it_o be_v to_o bring_v over_o his_o own_o private_a example_n unâ—o_o a_o general_a doctrine_n in_o that_o he_o say_v let_v we_o therefore_o as_o many_o â—â—s_o be_v perfect_a be_v thus_o mind_v let_v we_o therefore_o therefore_o why_o even_o because_o i_o your_o apostle_n by_o who_o you_o have_v believe_v be_o â—hus_o mind_v as_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o let_v we_o therefore_o as_o many_o as_o be_v perfect_a be_v thus_o mind_v thus_o mind_v how_o to_o renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o judge_v all_o our_o own_o righteousness_n by_o work_n whatsoever_o to_o be_v but_o dung_n to_o rejoice_v only_o in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o righteousness_n which_o be_v through_o faith_n to_o thirst_v after_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o acknowledge_v our_o want_n of_o perfection_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n incessant_o to_o run_v forward_o in_o the_o christian_a race_n unto_o perfection_n forget_v that_o which_o be_v behind_o and_o endeavour_v ourselves_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v before_o and_o follow_v hard_o towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o prize_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o be_v thus_o mind_v even_o as_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v perfect_a yea_o but_o who_o be_v those_o be_v there_o any_o such_o do_v not_o the_o apostle_n immediate_o before_o deny_v that_o he_o be_v perfect_a how_o then_o do_v he_o now_o say_v let_v we_o as_o many_o as_o be_v perfect_a etc._n etc._n we_o must_v understand_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o here_o speak_v of_o any_o that_o be_v perfect_a 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more_o and_o more_o be_v establish_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n we_o must_v daily_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n unto_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o spirit_n unto_o a_o more_o lively_a hope_n in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o must_v daily_o cast_v down_o ourselves_o before_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o lift_v we_o up_o we_o must_v daily_o follow_v hard_a towards_o the_o mark_n that_o we_o may_v be_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o we_o do_v so_o often_o communicate_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n namely_o that_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n may_v by_o degree_n be_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v there_o need_v but_o once_o enter_v into_o the_o church_n by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n but_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o church_n our_o soul_n must_v be_v often_o feed_v and_o nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o faith_n be_v at_o once_o beget_v in_o we_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o both_o our_o faith_n and_o our_o obedience_n must_v be_v ofâ—en_v and_o confirm_v increase_v both_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n by_o a_o holy_a institution_n therefore_o of_o the_o lord_n we_o do_v often_o come_v unto_o this_o â—oly_a table_n that_o so_o often_o as_o we_o eat_v of_o this_o bread_n and_o drink_n â—f_o this_o cup_n we_o may_v so_o often_o both_o renew_v the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n his_o bless_a death_n and_o passion_n and_o so_o often_o have_v our_o weak_a faith_n holpen_v and_o strengthen_v for_o aâ—_n herein_o we_o continue_v the_o remembrance_n of_o that_o his_o bless_a death_n and_o passion_n â—ntill_a his_o come_n again_o so_o have_v we_o hereby_o a_o sure_a pledge_n â—nd_v full_a assurance_n of_o our_o incorporation_n into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n to_o be_v make_v one_o with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o us._n but_o â—efore_o we_o come_v unto_o this_o holy_a table_n it_o be_v necessary_a if_o we_o will_v â—ave_n our_o faith_n holpen_v and_o strengthen_v thereby_o that_o we_o due_o â—nd_v diligent_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o in_o all_o holy_a reverence_n prepare_v ourselves_o thereunto_o we_o must_v prove_v ourselves_o as_o â—he_n apostle_n will_v whether_o we_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v whether_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v full_o discharge_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o salvation_n he_o have_v purchase_v for_o his_o child_n belong_v even_o to_o we_o also_o for_o this_o â—aith_n we_o must_v have_v before_o we_o come_v hither_o our_o come_a hiâ—her_n be_v not_o to_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o but_o to_o have_v this_o â—hich_v already_o we_o do_v believe_v more_o full_o assure_v unto_o our_o â—oules_n and_o conscience_n again_o we_o must_v try_v and_o search_v in_o â—ur_n own_o soul_n what_o contrition_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n there_o be_v â—n_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n past_a what_o detestation_n and_o loathe_n of_o â—inne_n we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o and_o what_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o heart_n there_o be_v in_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o old_a way_n and_o in_o the_o â—hole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n hereafter_o to_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n will_v set_v down_o in_o his_o holy_a word_n for_o unless_o these_o thing_n be_v in_o we_o we_o be_v no_o meet_a guest_n for_o this_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a table_n we_o must_v also_o search_v and_o see_v whether_o we_o be_v in_o peace_n and_o â—ove_n with_o all_o man_n for_o if_o thou_o bring_v thy_o gift_n unto_o the_o altar_n 24_o mat._n 5.23_o 24_o and_o there_o remember_v that_o thy_o brother_n have_v aught_o against_o thou_o there_o thou_o must_v leave_v thy_o offering_n and_o go_v and_o first_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o â—hy_a brother_n and_o then_o come_v and_o offer_v thy_o gift_n if_o have_v thus_o examine_v ourselves_o we_o come_v unto_o this_o holy_a table_n than_o here_o we_o have_v seal_v unto_o we_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n then_o here_o we_o have_v assure_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o passion_n that_o therefore_o hereby_o we_o may_v receive_v all_o holy_a increase_n of_o our_o faith_n let_v we_o with_o all_o holy_a reverence_n come_v at_o this_o time_n unto_o this_o table_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o labour_v by_o degree_n to_o proceed_v from_o perfection_n to_o perfection_n let_v we_o daily_o stir_v up_o every_o good_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o that_o seek_v by_o continuance_n in_o well-doing_n honour_n and_o glory_n and_o immortality_n we_o may_v in_o the_o end_n receive_v the_o prize_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o conclude_v with_o this_o of_o our_o apostle_n let_v we_o as_o many_o as_o will_v be_v perfect_a be_v thâ—â—_n mind_v as_o our_o apostle_n be_v touch_v our_o justification_n touch_v our_o regeneration_n touch_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o touch_v a_o holy_a pursuit_n after_o perfection_n lecture_n lxv_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 15.16_o and_o if_o you_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v god_n shall_v reveal_v it_o unto_o you_o nevertheless_o in_o that_o whereunto_o we_o be_v come_v etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v the_o second_o point_n where_o the_o apostle_n signify_v his_o hope_n that_o god_n will_v reveal_v this_o truth_n which_o he_o have_v profess_v unto_o they_o which_o as_o yet_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v than_o he_o be_v in_o these_o word_n and_o 〈◊〉_d you_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v etc._n etc._n and_o if_o you_o be_v otherwise_o etc._n etc._n this_o show_v that_o the_o apostle_n think_v or_o rather_o know_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o persuade_v all_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n with_o he_o in_o the_o 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to_o hearken_v what_o the_o spirit_n say_v and_o that_o he_o will_v open_v your_o eye_n that_o you_o may_v see_v the_o wondrous_a thing_n of_o his_o law_n and_o then_o sure_o you_o shall_v wrestle_v well_o and_o shall_v not_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n for_o though_o we_o be_v but_o man_n that_o speak_v unto_o you_o who_o breath_n be_v in_o our_o nostril_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o we_o to_o â—e_v grace_n or_o understanding_n to_o our_o hearer_n yet_o be_v we_o â—e_v minister_n of_o christ_n by_o who_o you_o believe_v we_o be_v as_o 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o conduit_n through_o who_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o graâ—â—s_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v convey_v unto_o you_o and_o we_o be_v his_o â—mbassadors_n by_o who_o he_o open_v and_o declare_v his_o â—â—ly_a will_n unto_o you_o yea_o into_o such_o a_o communion_n have_v â—ee_n join_v we_o with_o he_o 5.3_o act._n 5.3_o that_o when_o ananias_n have_v lie_v unâ—â—_n peter_n he_o ask_v he_o why_o he_o have_v lie_v unto_o the_o 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ground_n of_o the_o truth_n for_o such_o article_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o christian_a religion_n as_o already_o we_o do_v general_o embrace_v and_o agree_v upon_o let_v we_o proceed_v in_o they_o by_o one_o rule_n and_o let_v we_o mind_v one_o thing_n the_o word_n which_o the_o apostle_n use_v when_o he_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d let_v we_o proceed_v by_o one_o rule_n be_v a_o military_a word_n borrow_v from_o the_o march_n of_o soldier_n unto_o the_o battle_n who_o manner_n it_o be_v to_o keep_v their_o rank_n and_o without_o any_o outraying_a to_o march_v along_o after_o the_o prescript_n rule_v of_o their_o general_n or_o leader_n so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v thus_o say_v unto_o they_o let_v we_o for_o so_o far_o as_o
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the_o general_a ground_n of_o christian_a religion_n whereâ—â—_n we_o do_v agree_v we_o will_v be_v sle_v out_o of_o rank_n and_o not_o proceed_v by_o that_o one_o rule_n of_o his_o word_n under_o who_o banner_n we_o doâ—_n fight_v in_o the_o primitive_a church_n all_o the_o church_n of_o chrâ—â—â—_n be_v come_v unto_o that_o that_o they_o believe_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o that_o they_o acknowledge_v justification_n by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n yet_o than_o they_o proceed_v not_o by_o one_o â—â—le_n in_o these_o thing_n but_o some_o deny_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o â—ead_a of_o which_o sort_n be_v hymeneus_n and_o philetus_n 2.17_o 2_o tim._n 2.17_o and_o some_o â—ught_n that_o unto_o christ_n there_o must_v be_v join_v the_o work_n of_o â—â—e_z law_n to_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o god_n whereupon_o follow_v then_o great_a dissension_n in_o the_o church_n in_o the_o reform_a church_n of_o christ_n at_o this_o day_n general_o we_o be_v 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this_o that_o we_o agree_v in_o the_o article_n of_o the_o christian_a â—aith_n that_o we_o both_o believe_v in_o the_o trinity_n that_o we_o both_o believe_v one_o catholic_n and_o apostolic_a church_n that_o we_o both_o acknowledge_v one_o baptism_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o â—e_v both_o look_v for_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o the_o life_n â—f_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o yet_o what_o dissension_n betwixt_o we_o â—nd_v they_o even_o about_o these_o thing_n and_o why_o because_o they_o do_v not_o proceed_v by_o one_o rule_n of_o the_o holy_a word_n of_o life_n with_o we_o but_o â—hey_n fly_v out_o into_o tradition_n counsel_n father_n decretal_n constitution_n and_o legend_n and_o keep_v no_o order_n with_o we_o in_o march_v along_o after_o the_o prescript_n rule_v of_o our_o general_n christ_n â—esus_fw-la
the_o 3._o cause_n of_o the_o dissension_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v because_o we_o do_v not_o all_o mind_n one_o thing_n for_o such_o oftentimes_o â—s_v our_o waywardnesse_n that_o when_o in_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n we_o agree_v with_o the_o church_n yet_o will_v we_o pick_v a_o quarrel_n either_o at_o the_o professor_n of_o the_o truth_n or_o at_o some_o ceremony_n or_o at_o some_o defect_n in_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o church_n whereby_o we_o will_v make_v a_o schism_n in_o the_o church_n what_o a_o stir_v make_v corah_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o israel_n and_o whence_o be_v it_o they_o can_v not_o abide_v moses_n and_o aaron_n but_o take_v exception_n against_o they_o say_v 16.3_o num._n 16.3_o you_o take_v too_o much_o upon_o you_o see_v all_o the_o congregation_n be_v holy_a every_o one_o of_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n be_v among_o they_o wherefore_o then_o lift_v you_o up_o yourselves_o above_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o contention_n likewise_o be_v there_o in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n and_o how_o do_v they_o one_o swell_v against_o another_o 1.12.11.4.21_o 1_o cor._n 1.12.11.4.21_o and_o whence_o be_v it_o one_o hold_v of_o paul_n another_o of_o apollo_n another_o of_o cephas_n another_o of_o christ_n one_o will_v pray_v and_o prophesy_v bareheaded_a another_z with_o his_o head_n cover_v and_o when_o they_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n supper_n one_o be_v hungry_a and_o another_o be_v drunken_a this_o distraction_n in_o mind_n and_o judgement_n breed_v among_o they_o so_o great_a dissension_n as_o that_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v be_v one_o special_a cause_n why_o the_o apostle_n write_v the_o former_a epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n even_o to_o repress_v their_o dissension_n cause_v by_o their_o distraction_n in_o mind_n and_o iâ—_n judgement_n and_o this_o at_o this_o day_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o brownist_n and_o baroist_n separate_v themselves_o from_o 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who_o banner_n we_o fight_v but_o fling_v out_o some_o of_o we_o unto_o tradition_n decretal_n constitution_n legend_n and_o the_o like_a the_o 3._o because_o we_o do_v not_o mind_v one_o thing_n but_o be_v too_o ready_a to_o fall_v at_o odds_n and_o through_o contention_n to_o make_v a_o schism_n and_o to_o rend_v the_o seamlesse_a coat_n of_o christ_n the_o 2._o thing_n which_o hence_o i_o note_n be_v touch_v the_o remedy_n of_o the_o dissension_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n at_o least_o of_o such_o dissension_n as_o spring_v from_o these_o cause_n before_o mention_v the_o â—medies_n according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o cause_n be_v three_o â—â—h_v sore_o require_v a_o salve_n and_o each_o cause_n of_o dissension_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o remedy_n against_o it_o the_o 1._o remedy_n against_o dissension_n cause_v by_o not_o wait_v till_o god_n reveal_v thing_n not_o 〈◊〉_d reveal_v be_v when_o any_o truth_n be_v not_o yet_o reveal_v unto_o we_o â—â—h_v patience_n to_o wait_v till_o god_n in_o his_o good_a time_n reveal_v his_o â—â—ly_a truth_n unto_o us._n for_o this_o we_o know_v that_o he_o who_o pray_v thus_o to_o his_o father_n sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n 17.17_o joh._n 17.17_o â—d_a be_v hear_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o pray_v for_o will_v reveal_v 〈◊〉_d truth_n unto_o we_o so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v necessary_a for_o us._n but_o in_o the_o â—â—an_z time_n either_o we_o shall_v so_o speak_v of_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o â—â—ealed_v unto_o we_o as_o submit_v that_o we_o speak_v unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o prophet_n as_o the_o apostle_n will_v 14.32_o 1_o cor._n 14.32_o or_o else_o we_o shall_v â—ld_v our_o peace_n and_o hearken_v unto_o he_o unto_o who_o god_n have_v â—ealed_v his_o truth_n as_o the_o same_o apostle_n will_v in_o the_o same_o â—ace_n say_v if_o any_o thing_n be_v reveal_v to_o another_o that_o sit_v by_o 30._o 30._o 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o hold_v his_o peace_n a_o rule_n to_o the_o practice_n whereof_o the_o apostle_n seem_v unto_o i_o to_o exhort_v where_o he_o say_v 12.3_o rom._n 12.3_o let_v no_o man_n â—esume_v to_o understand_v above_o that_o which_o be_v meet_v to_o understand_v but_o 〈◊〉_d he_o understand_v according_a to_o sobriety_n as_o god_n have_v deal_v to_o eveâ—_o man_n the_o measure_n of_o faith_n for_o he_o which_o will_v seem_v to_o underâ—and_o before_o it_o be_v reveal_v unto_o he_o how_o do_v he_o understand_v â—â—cording_v to_o sobriety_n how_o do_v he_o not_o understand_v above_o â—â—at_v which_o be_v meet_v to_o understand_v but_o the_o apostle_n will_v â—ave_n every_o man_n to_o understand_v according_a to_o sobriety_n and_o no_o â—an_v to_o understand_v above_o that_o which_o be_v meet_v to_o understand_v â—nd_v consequent_o will_v have_v all_o man_n with_o patience_n to_o wait_v â—ll_o god_n shall_v reveal_v that_o unto_o they_o which_o as_o yet_o be_v hide_v from_o â—heir_a eye_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o which_o rule_n if_o we_o will_v be_v as_o careful_a as_o we_o be_v skilful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o many_o of_o we_o â—he_v church_n shall_v be_v free_v from_o dissension_n wherewith_o it_o be_v trouble_v as_o many_o of_o we_o therefore_o as_o love_v the_o peace_n of_o zion_n â—n_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o yet_o reveal_v unto_o we_o let_v we_o with_o paâ—ience_n expect_v till_o god_n in_o his_o good_a time_n reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o â—nd_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o either_o submit_v that_o we_o speak_v unâ—o_o â—he_v judgement_n of_o the_o prophet_n or_o else_o let_v we_o hold_v our_o peace_n &_o hearken_v unto_o they_o unto_o who_o god_n have_v reveal_v his_o truth_n the_o second_o remedy_n against_o dissension_n cause_v by_o not_o proceed_v by_o one_o rule_n in_o the_o thing_n reveal_v be_v in_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v reveal_v and_o general_o agree_v upon_o among_o we_o to_o proceed_v by_o one_o rule_n even_o that_o one_o rule_v which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v we_o in_o his_o word_n and_o not_o to_o decline_v from_o that_o either_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a 6.16_o gal._n 6.16_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v as_o may_v as_o walk_v according_a to_o this_o rule_n peace_n shall_v be_v upon_o they_o and_o mercy_n and_o upon_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n whence_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o so_o we_o haâ—e_v peace_n both_o with_o god_n and_o among_o ourselves_o if_o we_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n set_v down_o by_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n for_o that_o be_v the_o rule_n which_o he_o speak_v of_o and_o whereof_o he_o have_v say_v before_o 1.9_o 1.9_o if_o any_o man_n preach_v unto_o you_o otherwise_o then_o that_o you_o haâ—â—_n receive_v let_v he_o be_v accurse_v so_o that_o as_o the_o lord_n command_v josua_n 1.7_o jos_n 1.7_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v or_o turn_v away_o from_o it_o to_o the_o right_a hâ—â—â—_n or_o to_o the_o left_a to_o this_o purpose_n also_o be_v that_o of_o our_o apostle_n where_o he_o say_v 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the_o lord_n that_o you_o refuse_v to_o hearken_v to_o and_o obey_v as_o it_o be_v write_v he_o that_o hear_v you_o hear_v i_o 16._o luke_n 10_o 16._o and_o he_o that_o despise_v you_o despise_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n we_o only_o as_o the_o lord_n his_o watchman_n warn_v you_o of_o the_o wickedness_n of_o your_o way_n we_o only_o as_o the_o ambassador_n of_o christ_n jesus_n pray_v you_o that_o you_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n if_o you_o harken_v not_o sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n be_v unto_o they_o that_o disobey_v the_o truth_n belove_a it_o be_v not_o you_o but_o you_o that_o we_o seek_v it_o be_v not_o out_o of_o the_o humour_n of_o one_o that_o can_v abide_v no_o pastime_n that_o we_o speak_v unto_o you_o but_o out_o of_o the_o desire_n of_o one_o that_o will_v have_v you_o blameless_a and_o pure_a and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n in_o christ_n stead_n therefore_o i_o beseech_v you_o to_o leave_v off_o these_o disorder_a sport_n and_o 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gospel_n he_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a but_o that_o with_o all_o confidence_n etc._n etc._n the_o first_o thing_n which_o here_o i_o note_n be_v that_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o hope_v that_o in_o nothing_o he_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a i_o that_o shame_n shall_v never_o befall_v he_o for_o leave_v the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n whence_o i_o observe_v both_o that_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o leave_v the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o that_o a_o godly_a care_n in_o this_o behalf_n be_v needful_a in_o every_o christian_n that_o this_o shame_n may_v never_o befall_v he_o which_o care_n and_o regard_n of_o which_o shame_n how_o little_a it_o be_v reckon_v of_o in_o these_o our_o day_n do_v too_o too_o much_o appear_v by_o the_o number_n of_o shameless_a apostate_n and_o back_n slider_v which_o harken_v unto_o the_o serpent_n eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n which_o open_v their_o ear_n to_o that_o enchant_a whore_n drink_v themselves_o drink_v with_o the_o cup_n of_o her_o fornication_n and_o forsake_v the_o truth_n of_o christ_n jesus_n but_o let_v we_o hearken_v to_o the_o apostle_n 10.23_o heb._n 10.23_o and_o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o hope_n do_v we_o hope_v in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v we_o hope_v that_o in_o nothing_o touch_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n â—esus_fw-la we_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a let_v we_o hold_v fast_o this_o hope_n and_o â—et_v we_o pray_v that_o this_o hope_n may_v continual_o be_v confirm_v in_o â—s_n and_o that_o according_a to_o this_o hope_n we_o may_v stand_v fast_o until_o â—he_v day_n of_o christ_n jesus_n the_o second_o thing_n which_o i_o note_n be_v that_o the_o apostle_n say_v â—hat_n he_o hope_v that_o with_o all_o confidence_n and_o liberty_n to_o speak_v in_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v and_o honour_v in_o his_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n that_o he_o â—ive_a and_o preach_v the_o gospel_n or_o by_o death_n that_o 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be_v enough_o to_o warn_v we_o to_o beware_v of_o dishonour_v god_n in_o our_o body_n or_o in_o our_o soul_n either_o by_o shrink_v from_o a_o good_a profession_n or_o by_o give_v our_o member_n weapon_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o any_o kind_n of_o sin_n to_o serve_v â—t_z in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o neither_o let_v we_o be_v so_o besot_v as_o to_o â—hinke_v that_o we_o be_v not_o as_o well_o to_o be_v sanctify_v in_o our_o body_n â—s_n in_o our_o soul_n or_o that_o god_n be_v not_o as_o well_o to_o be_v glorify_v in_o our_o body_n as_o in_o our_o soul_n but_o let_v we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v throughout_o in_o our_o spirit_n &_o soul_n and_o body_n &_o that_o god_n be_v to_o be_v glorify_v in_o our_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n let_v this_o therefore_o be_v our_o care_n that_o god_n at_o all_o be_v not_o dishonour_v by_o we_o but_o that_o in_o our_o whole_a man_n he_o may_v be_v honour_v the_o last_o thing_n which_o here_o i_o note_n be_v how_o 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bear_n he_o will_v deliver_v i_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o this_o philistim_n this_o shall_v teach_v we_o to_o observe_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o we_o and_o not_o to_o suffer_v they_o to_o slip_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o thus_o to_o reason_n with_o ourselves_o as_o always_o the_o lord_n have_v be_v good_a to_o we_o so_o now_o he_o will_n lecture_n xvii_o verse_n 21._o for_o christ_n be_v to_o i_o both_o in_o life_n and_o in_o death_n advantage_n now_o then_o that_o the_o apostle_n have_v signify_v his_o hope_n that_o christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v in_o his_o body_n and_o have_v add_v whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n imply_v that_o it_o be_v all_o one_o to_o he_o so_o that_o christ_n be_v magnify_v in_o his_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n he_o yield_v a_o reason_n thereof_o say_v for_o christ_n be_v to_o i_o etc._n etc._n as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v i_o hearty_o look_v for_o and_o hope_n that_o christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v in_o my_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n and_o so_o that_o christ_n be_v magnify_v in_o my_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n all_o be_v one_o to_o â—â—e_z for_o christ_n be_v to_o i_o etc._n etc._n i_o whether_o i_o live_v or_o die_v christ_n iâ—â—o_o i_o advantage_n if_o i_o live_v and_o christ_n be_v magnify_v in_o my_o â—ody_n by_o preach_v the_o gospel_n and_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n â—â—erein_o i_o count_v i_o have_v great_a gain_n and_o advantage_n and_o if_o i_o â—ie_v now_o in_o my_o band_n and_o christ_n be_v magnify_v in_o my_o body_n â—y_a my_o constancy_n in_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o suffer_v for_o the_o gospel_n sake_n herein_o also_o i_o count_v i_o have_v great_a â—aine_n and_o advantage_n so_o that_o if_o christ_n be_v magnify_v in_o my_o â—odie_n it_o be_v all_o one_o to_o i_o whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o by_o death_n because_o which_o so_o ever_o fall_v christ_n and_o his_o glory_n be_v the_o thing_n which_o i_o count_v my_o vantage_n and_o gain_v his_o glory_n by_o i_o be_v â—y_a glory_n the_o increase_n of_o his_o kingdom_n by_o i_o be_v the_o crown_n â—f_o my_o rejoice_a the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n by_o i_o whether_o it_o â—e_v by_o my_o life_n or_o by_o my_o death_n be_v to_o i_o in_o my_o account_n a_o â—reat_a gain_n thus_o than_o i_o resolve_v the_o apostle_n reason_n christ_n and_o his_o glory_n be_v to_o i_o of_o that_o reckon_n and_o regard_n â—hat_n whether_o he_o be_v glorify_v in_o my_o life_n or_o in_o my_o death_n i_o â—ount_v it_o a_o great_a gain_n unto_o i_o therefore_o it_o be_v all_o one_o to_o â—e_v whether_o he_o be_v glorify_v in_o my_o body_n by_o my_o life_n or_o by_o â—y_a death_n this_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n i_o follow_v both_o because_o be_v a_o reason_n of_o the_o former_a word_n iâ—â—hus_o best_a conclude_v they_o in_o my_o judgement_n as_o also_o because_o the_o word_n themselves_o in_o 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high_a hand_n and_o as_o they_o have_v begin_v so_o continue_v to_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n this_o be_v a_o infallible_a token_n of_o their_o perdition_n yea_o it_o be_v a_o clear_a cause_n of_o their_o destruction_n as_o we_o see_v heavy_a plague_n and_o judgement_n to_o have_v overtake_v hananiah_n shemaiah_n amaziah_n 7.17_o jer._n 28.16.29_o 25._o amos_n 7.17_o and_o other_o because_o they_o be_v malicious_a enemy_n against_o his_o prophet_n jeremiah_n amos_n and_o other_o the_o use_n which_o our_o apostle_n here_o teach_v we_o to_o make_v hereof_o be_v this_o not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n that_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o for_o when_o they_o persecute_v we_o from_o one_o city_n to_o another_o beat_v we_o imprison_v we_o and_o every_o way_n afflict_v we_o who_o hurt_n they_o even_o themselves_o they_o run_v themselves_o upon_o the_o rock_n and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o swift_a damnation_n they_o think_v they_o have_v great_a mastery_n over_o we_o 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the_o apostle_n be_v ever_o true_a that_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v show_v unto_o us._n 8.15_o rom._n 8.15_o unto_o the_o adversary_n indeed_o their_o persecution_n and_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v so_o a_o token_n that_o it_o be_v also_o a_o cause_n of_o their_o destruction_n for_o sin_n be_v a_o just_a cause_n oâ—_n death_n 6.23_o rom._n 6.23_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n sure_o this_o great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n of_o persecute_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o professor_n thereof_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o just_a cause_n of_o their_o endless_a destruction_n but_o unto_o we_o their_o persecution_n and_o their_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v only_o a_o token_n not_o a_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o both_o to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n and_o salvation_n also_o through_o suffering_n be_v his_o gift_n by_o grace_n through_o faith_n so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o cause_n but_o it_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o token_n of_o salvation_n as_o both_o this_o and_o many_o other_o place_n show_v howbeit_o here_o you_o must_v also_o understand_v that_o so_o their_o persecution_n and_o rage_n against_o we_o be_v a_o token_n unto_o we_o of_o salvation_n if_o we_o continue_v in_o one_o spirit_n and_o in_o one_o mind_n fight_v together_o against_o they_o through_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o nothing_o fear_v the_o adversary_n it_o be_v not_o stand_v 〈◊〉_d while_n and_o not_o continue_v or_o fight_v for_o a_o blow_n or_o too_o and_o then_o give_v the_o buckler_n or_o take_v courage_n for_o a_o spirit_n and_o afterward_o for_o fear_v fall_v away_o that_o betoken_v our_o salvation_n but_o he_o that_o continue_v unto_o the_o end_n he_o shall_v be_v save_v 10.22_o mat._n 10.22_o he_o that_o fight_v lawful_o and_o as_o he_o shall_v he_o shall_v be_v crown_v 6.6_o 2_o tim._n 2.5_o hab._n 6.6_o and_o he_o that_o for_o fear_n flat_o fall_v away_o purchase_v unto_o himself_o a_o fearful_a judgement_n the_o use_n which_o our_o apostle_n teach_v we_o to_o make_v hereof_o be_v this_o as_o of_o the_o former_a not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n which_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o for_o what_o if_o we_o be_v try_v by_o mock_n and_o scourge_n yea_o moreover_o by_o bond_n and_o imprisonment_n what_o if_o we_o be_v stone_v hew_a asunder_o slay_v with_o the_o sword_n afflict_a and_o torment_v many_o way_n this_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o token_n of_o our_o salvation_n they_o think_v that_o tâ—â—s_v they_o hurt_v we_o and_o have_v their_o will_n over_o we_o but_o indeed_o thus_o they_o further_o our_o reckon_n in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o therefore_o not_o fear_v what_o they_o do_v or_o can_v do_v against_o we_o but_o let_v we_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n and_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n lecture_n xxiii_o philip_n 1._o verse_n 29._o for_o unto_o you_o it_o be_v give_v for_o christ_n that_o not_o only_o you_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o but_o also_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n 30._o have_v the_o same_o fight_n which_o you_o see_v in_o i_o and_o now_o hear_v to_o be_v in_o i_o yea_o but_o how_o and_o whence_o be_v it_o that_o persecution_n betoken_v perdition_n to_o the_o adversary_n and_o salvation_n unto_o we_o it_o be_v of_o god_n as_o our_o apostle_n in_o the_o next_o word_n say_v and_o this_o be_v the_o three_o motive_n or_o reason_n which_o the_o apostle_n use_v to_o persuade_v the_o philippian_n not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n because_o it_o be_v of_o god_n that_o persecution_n be_v perdition_n to_o the_o adversary_n and_o salvation_n unto_o they_o whence_o i_o observe_v that_o it_o be_v of_o god_n that_o tribulation_n be_v recompense_v unto_o they_o that_o trouble_v we_o and_o salvation_n unto_o we_o which_o be_v trouble_v this_o also_o our_o apostle_n plain_o witness_v in_o another_o place_n where_o he_o say_v 1.6.7_o 2_o thess_n 1.6.7_o it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o god_n to_o recompense_v tribulation_n to_o they_o â—hat_n trouble_v you_o and_o to_o you_o which_o be_v trouble_v rest_n with_o we_o etc._n etc._n where_o not_o only_o this_o be_v manifest_o set_v down_o that_o god_n recompense_v tribulation_n to_o the_o troubler_n and_o rest_n to_o the_o troubled_a but_o withal_o that_o it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n wiâ—h_v god_n so_o to_o do_v a_o righteous_a thing_n indeed_o with_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o justice_n to_o the_o one_o and_o a_o righteous_a thing_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o promise_n unto_o the_o other_o for_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o justice_n it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o he_o to_o recompense_v tribulation_n to_o they_o that_o trouble_v his_o saint_n because_o they_o deserve_v to_o have_v vengeance_n render_v unto_o they_o in_o flame_a fire_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 6.23_o rom._n 6.23_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n that_o which_o be_v due_a in_o justice_n unto_o sin_n be_v death_n and_o damnation_n and_o judgement_n merciless_a 2.13_o jam._n 2.13_o due_a in_o justice_n unto_o he_o that_o show_v no_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o doubtless_o unto_o he_o that_o without_o all_o mercy_n rage_v and_o persecute_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o promise_n it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o he_o to_o recompense_v rest_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v trouble_v because_o he_o have_v promise_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o they_o that_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n 5.10_o mat._n 5.10_o say_v bless_a be_v they_o which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o again_o if_o we_o suffer_v 2.12_o 2_o tim._n 2.12_o we_o
shall_v also_o reign_v with_o christ_n that_o persecution_n than_o cause_v perdition_n to_o the_o adversary_n and_o salvation_n unto_o we_o it_o be_v of_o god_n who_o in_o justice_n render_v unto_o they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o for_o his_o promise_n sake_n render_v unto_o we_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v for_o this_o you_o must_v here_o note_v and_o understand_v that_o persecution_n affliction_n suffering_n and_o wrong_n by_o adversary_n be_v in_o themselves_o and_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n punishment_n of_o sin_n as_o be_v also_o death_n and_o hereby_o god_n in_o justice_n may_v punish_v our_o sin_n and_o our_o iniquity_n for_o if_o he_o shall_v bring_v upon_o we_o the_o bloody_a persecution_n of_o such_o tyrant_n as_o be_v nero_n domitian_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o those_o cruel_a persecutor_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n he_o may_v thus_o plague_v we_o for_o our_o offence_n and_o himself_o be_v just_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n but_o 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hand_n upon_o the_o furiousness_n of_o our_o enemy_n but_o his_o right_a hand_n shall_v save_v we_o he_o shall_v recompense_v the_o adversary_n their_o wickedness_n and_o destroy_v they_o in_o their_o own_o malice_n but_o he_o shall_v wipe_v all_o tear_n from_o our_o eye_n and_o after_o we_o have_v drink_v of_o the_o brook_n in_o the_o way_n lift_v up_o our_o head_n above_o all_o our_o adversary_n again_o be_v it_o of_o god_n that_o persecution_n cause_v unto_o we_o salvation_n this_o than_o may_v far_o teach_v we_o that_o by_o suffer_a persecution_n we_o do_v not_o merit_v salvation_n for_o if_o it_o be_v of_o merit_n that_o our_o suffering_n bring_v salvation_n unto_o we_o than_o it_o be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o the_o cause_n be_v in_o ourselves_o and_o if_o it_o be_v of_o god_n then_o be_v it_o not_o of_o merit_n nor_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o ourselves_o not_o according_a to_o the_o work_n which_o we_o do_v or_o suffering_n which_o we_o suffer_v but_o 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likewise_o to_o persuade_v the_o apostle_n former_a intendment_n immediate_o before_o he_o have_v say_v that_o god_n in_o persecution_n give_v they_o a_o token_n of_o their_o salvation_n the_o proof_n here_o be_v unto_o you_o it_o be_v give_v of_o god_n by_o grace_n to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n his_o sake_n therefore_o in_o suffering_n god_n give_v you_o a_o token_n of_o your_o salvation_n or_o thus_o suffering_n for_o christ_n be_v testimony_n of_o grace_n unto_o you_o of_o god_n therefore_o they_o be_v argument_n and_o token_n of_o salvation_n unto_o you_o of_o god_n and_o as_o thus_o these_o word_n serve_v for_o proof_n of_o that_o so_o be_v they_o a_o notable_a motive_n to_o persuade_v the_o philippian_n not_o to_o fear_v the_o adversary_n for_o thus_o out_o of_o the_o apostle_n word_n i_o frame_v the_o motive_n who_o will_v be_v afraid_a of_o a_o singular_a gift_n of_o god_n but_o to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n his_o sake_n be_v a_o singular_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o you_o 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how_o have_v thou_o ere_o this_o be_v plunge_v into_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o hell_n and_o so_o be_v prevent_v of_o this_o unkindness_n to_o thy_o brother_n he_o disdain_v not_o to_o take_v on_o he_o even_o the_o base_a condition_n of_o a_o man_n even_o of_o a_o servant_n and_o for_o our_o sake_n to_o become_v poor_a that_o we_o through_o his_o poverty_n may_v be_v make_v rich_a but_o how_o many_o of_o we_o with_o patience_n doc_fw-fr bear_v our_o poverty_n nay_o do_v we_o not_o murmur_v and_o grudge_v against_o god_n as_o a_o unequal_a disposer_n of_o these_o temporal_a blessing_n do_v we_o not_o often_o break_v out_o into_o these_o intemperate_a speech_n rather_o than_o we_o will_v thus_o want_v we_o will_v rob_v by_o the_o high_a way_n side_n or_o steal_v rather_o than_o we_o will_v starve_v we_o will_v have_v it_o out_o of_o the_o rich_a man_n belly_n etc._n etc._n but_o know_v thou_o that_o unless_o christ_n have_v be_v poor_a for_o thy_o sake_n thou_o have_v have_v thy_o portion_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n he_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o infirmity_n that_o so_o he_o may_v take_v compassion_n on_o our_o infirmity_n but_o how_o many_o of_o we_o be_v move_v to_o take_v compassion_n on_o the_o misery_n distress_n and_o infirmity_n of_o our_o brethren_n nay_o how_o many_o of_o we_o do_v shut_v up_o all_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n against_o those_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o distress_n not_o clothe_v the_o naked_a not_o feed_v the_o hungry_a not_o visit_v the_o sick_a not_o relieve_v the_o distress_a o_o my_o brethre_n let_v the_o same_o mind_n be_v in_o you_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n if_o he_o thus_o humble_v himself_o for_o our_o sake_n let_v we_o follow_v he_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o humility_n let_v we_o equal_v ourselves_o unto_o they_o of_o the_o low_a degree_n let_v we_o pluck_v down_o our_o high_a sail_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o distribute_v unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n let_v we_o dâ—e_v good_a unto_o all_o but_o especial_o unto_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n let_v we_o not_o say_v with_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o laâ—â—icea_n i_o be_o rich_a and_o increase_v with_o gold_n and_o have_v need_n of_o nothing_o but_o let_v we_o cast_v down_o ourselves_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v every_o man_n be_v humble_v in_o his_o own_o soul_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o one_o unto_o another_o let_v we_o always_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o humility_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o his_o incarnation_n and_o thereby_o be_v provoke_v to_o all_o humbleness_n and_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n meditate_v on_o these_o thing_n all_o you_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v rest_n unto_o your_o soul_n meditate_v on_o these_o thing_n you_o that_o now_o come_v or_o hereafter_o mean_a to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n his_o bless_a death_n and_o passion_n here_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v make_v bone_n of_o our_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o our_o flesh_n invit_v you_o unto_o this_o holy_a supper_n that_o you_o may_v be_v make_v bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n here_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n through_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n you_o be_v make_v bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o vessel_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o there_o must_v be_v in_o you_o the_o same_o mind_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n you_o must_v put_v away_o all_o hatred_n and_o contention_n all_o rancour_n and_o malice_n and_o as_o he_o come_v to_o we_o in_o love_n towards_o we_o so_o we_o must_v come_v unto_o he_o in_o perfect_a love_n and_o charity_n towards_o all_o man_n as_o he_o come_v unto_o we_o to_o kill_v sin_n in_o our_o flesh_n so_o we_o must_v come_v unto_o he_o purge_v from_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n 1.4_o 2_o pet._n 1.4_o that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n as_o peter_n speak_v as_o he_o come_v unto_o we_o give_v we_o a_o ensample_n so_o to_o walk_v as_o he_o have_v walk_v so_o we_o must_v come_v to_o he_o with_o full_a resolution_n and_o settle_a purpose_n so_o to_o walk_v as_o we_o have_v he_o for_o a_o ensample_n in_o all_o humbleness_n and_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n or_o else_o in_o come_v unto_o he_o to_o this_o holy_a table_n we_o heap_v unto_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o of_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n give_v we_o his_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v
of_o â—od_n in_o he_o here_o then_o be_v a_o exceed_o great_a comfort_n for_o every_o faithful_a christian_a soul_n christ_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o his_o obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n be_v now_o make_v our_o righteousness_n so_o that_o â—ow_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n â—esus_fw-la whatsoever_o the_o law_n require_v of_o we_o all_o that_o he_o have_v fulfil_v in_o his_o own_o person_n that_o so_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o â—aw_v which_o be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o perform_v may_v be_v impute_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o â—aw_v he_o make_v himself_o subject_a unto_o the_o law_n that_o by_o fulfil_a â—f_n the_o law_n for_o we_o he_o may_v free_v we_o from_o all_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n by_o the_o law_n do_v then_o the_o law_n present_a before_o thy_o eye_n 〈◊〉_d curse_n and_o condemnation_n if_o thou_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o â—hings_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o â—nd_n do_v thy_o own_o conscience_n tell_v thou_o that_o in_o many_o thing_n â—hou_fw-mi haste_v offend_v and_o many_o way_n thou_o have_v transgress_v â—he_v law_n of_o thy_o god_n be_v not_o trouble_v nor_o fear_n cast_v thy_o â—urthen_n upon_o christ_n jesus_n he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n not_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o thou_o that_o his_o obedience_n may_v be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n unto_o thou_o again_o know_v thou_o that_o nothing_o that_o be_v unpure_a or_o unclean_a have_v at_o any_o time_n enter_v into_o god_n sight_n and_o will_v thou_o be_v present_v pure_a and_o unblameable_a before_o he_o in_o that_o day_n here_o be_v the_o garment_n of_o thy_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n in_o this_o his_o obedience_n thou_o shall_v appear_v righteous_a before_o thy_o god_n in_o that_o day_n thou_o own_o obedience_n thy_o own_o work_n thy_o own_o righteousness_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o great_a and_o goodly_a must_v 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minister_v this_o comfort_n unto_o we_o so_o may_v it_o further_o teach_v we_o to_o yield_v all_o obedience_n unto_o the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o howsoever_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o law_n because_o christ_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o yet_o be_v we_o not_o free_v from_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o god_n but_o even_o by_o thâ—â—_n example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n we_o be_v more_o strait_o tie_v thereunto_o 2.6_o 1_o joh._n 2.6_o for_o he_o that_o say_v he_o remain_v in_o christ_n ought_v even_o so_o to_o walk_v as_o he_o have_v walk_v in_o all_o humility_n and_o in_o all_o obedience_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n will_n he_o that_o say_v he_o know_v god_n and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n 4._o 4._o be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o hiâ—â—_n but_o he_o that_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_a indeed_o and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o and_o that_o we_o love_v he_o if_o â—e_v keep_v his_o commandment_n 5._o 5._o as_o therefore_o christ_n walk_v in_o the_o law_n and_o perform_v all_o obedience_n unto_o his_o father_n will_n so_o remember_v thou_o to_o walk_v with_o thy_o god_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n beware_v that_o thou_o dissemble_v not_o beware_v that_o thou_o present_v not_o thyself_o in_o the_o assembly_n of_o god_n saint_n to_o hear_v his_o word_n or_o to_o receive_v his_o holy_a sacrament_n either_o for_o fashion_n sake_n or_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o law_n only_o to_o save_v thy_o purse_n for_o so_o thou_o purchase_a unto_o thyself_o a_o fearful_a judgement_n beware_v how_o thou_o dally_v with_o thy_o god_n for_o he_o see_v not_o as_o man_n see_v well_o thou_o may_v dissemble_v with_o man_n but_o he_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o the_o reins_n and_o he_o know_v all_o thy_o thought_n long_o before_o they_o be_v conceive_v by_o thou_o let_v thy_o heart_n be_v sound_a with_o thy_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n let_v they_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n to_o do_v they_o and_o so_o much_o of_o christ_n his_o obedience_n it_o follow_v and_o become_v obedient_a even_o unto_o the_o death_n his_o death_n be_v likewise_o a_o part_n of_o his_o voluntary_a obedience_n unto_o his_o father_n will_n for_o both_o in_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o in_o suffer_v death_n for_o we_o he_o show_v his_o obedience_n unto_o his_o father_n and_o wrought_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n here_o then_o be_v the_o three_o doctrine_n touch_v christ_n which_o i_o propose_v to_o be_v observe_v which_o be_v touch_v his_o death_n under_o which_o name_n i_o understand_v not_o only_o the_o separation_n of_o his_o soul_n from_o his_o body_n but_o all_o the_o pain_n and_o agony_n which_o he_o suffer_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o as_o it_o be_v write_v of_o he_o he_o bear_v our_o infirmity_n 53.4_o esay_n 53.4_o and_o carry_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n he_o make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o with_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v as_o thus_o i_o say_v it_o be_v write_v of_o he_o so_o thus_o he_o suffer_v and_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o death_n will_v you_o then_o see_v what_o manner_n of_o death_n christ_n suffer_v he_o suffer_v not_o only_o a_o bodily_a death_n and_o such_o pain_n as_o follow_v the_o dissolution_n of_o nature_n but_o he_o suffer_v likewise_o in_o his_o soul_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n lie_v so_o heavy_a upon_o he_o that_o it_o wound_v his_o flesh_n and_o his_o spirit_n also_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v even_o to_o death_n for_o if_o he_o have_v suffer_v no_o more_o but_o in_o body_n than_o he_o overcome_v no_o more_o but_o a_o bodily_a death_n and_o then_o be_v our_o state_n most_o miserable_a but_o our_o 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of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n can_v we_o think_v that_o all_o this_o come_v to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o fear_n of_o a_o bodily_a death_n have_v his_o servant_n that_o receive_v of_o his_o fullness_n so_o despise_v this_o death_n of_o the_o body_n that_o either_o they_o wish_v for_o it_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n or_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o before_o the_o persecutor_n and_o do_v our_o saviour_n himself_o so_o fear_n and_o tremble_v at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o it_o do_v the_o apostle_n sing_v in_o prison_n and_o rejoice_v when_o they_o be_v whip_v and_o scourge_v do_v paul_n glory_n in_o the_o tribulation_n which_o he_o suffer_v and_o do_v our_o
trouble_v his_o child_n and_o to_o give_v rest_n to_o his_o child_n which_o be_v trouble_v yea_o but_o what_o do_v this_o touch_v we_o these_o judgement_n we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v we_o be_v no_o enemy_n to_o christ_n we_o be_v christian_n and_o we_o be_v baptize_v into_o his_o name_n true_a it_o be_v we_o be_v christian_n and_o baptize_v into_o christ_n his_o name_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o god_n but_o yet_o see_v for_o all_o this_o whether_o many_o of_o we_o be_v not_o enemy_n unto_o christ_n 19.27_o luc._n 19.27_o those_o my_o enemiesâ—aith_n â—aith_z christ_n himself_o that_o will_v not_o that_o i_o shall_v reign_v over_o â—hem_n bring_v they_o hither_o and_o slay_v they_o before_o i_o where_o again_o â—e_v hear_v the_o peremptory_a sentence_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n â—nto_o those_o that_o be_v christ_n his_o enemy_n but_o who_o be_v enemy_n â—o_o christ_n let_v christ_n himself_o tell_v we_o those_o my_o enemy_n say_v â—e_n 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smiths_n anvil_n which_o the_o more_o it_o be_v beat_v with_o the_o hammer_n â—he_v hard_a it_o be_v i_o speak_v not_o now_o of_o such_o as_o only_o come_v for_o fashion_n sake_n or_o such_o as_o think_v they_o sit_v on_o thorn_n when_o they_o sit_v at_o a_o sermon_n especial_o if_o it_o be_v any_o long_a than_o they_o desire_v or_o such_o as_o who_o thought_n be_v wander_v up_o and_o down_o upon_o their_o profit_n or_o their_o pleasure_n or_o the_o like_a and_o attend_v but_o â—â—â—tle_a unto_o the_o word_n preach_v or_o such_o as_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n and_o fall_v to_o sleep_v while_o the_o lord_n be_v knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o ear_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o servant_n such_o might_n and_o shall_v learn_v so_o to_o assemble_v themselves_o in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n as_o cornelius_n and_o his_o kinsman_n and_o friend_n and_o family_n assemble_v themselves_o when_o peter_n come_v to_o preach_v unto_o they_o 10.33_o act._n 10.33_o we_o be_v 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he_o and_o which_o obey_v not_o his_o goâ—ell_n and_o thus_o you_o see_v with_o what_o honour_n and_o glory_n christ_n â—as_v crown_v after_o his_o resurrection_n as_o also_o what_o matter_n of_o â—mfort_n and_o consolation_n this_o may_v be_v unto_o the_o godly_a and_o â—ntrariwise_o what_o fear_n and_o astonishment_n unto_o the_o wicked_a â—ad_n ungodly_a it_o follow_v that_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o speak_v of_o â—at_a subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o all_o creature_n owe_v and_o at_o â—ngth_n shall_v yield_v unto_o christ_n thus_o exalt_v which_o be_v a_o branch_n â—f_fw-fr christ_n his_o glory_n and_o set_v down_o here_o as_o a_o end_n of_o his_o glorification_n in_o these_o word_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n &c_n &c_n where_o by_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o â—re_n name_n of_o jesus_n as_o though_o it_o have_v the_o virtue_n in_o it_o to_o drive_v â—ay_n devil_n or_o as_o though_o at_o the_o very_a sound_n of_o if_o all_o 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of_o displeasure_n fear_v to_o be_v too_o forward_o â—n_v confess_v christ_n and_o profess_v his_o name_n and_o therefore_o â—raw_v back_o the_o shoulder_n and_o shrink_v at_o every_o blast_n of_o wind_n now_o the_o confession_n which_o must_v spring_v from_o this_o root_n be_v â—hat_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o his_o hoâ—our_n not_o to_o be_v give_v to_o another_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o to_o â—e_v serve_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o â—â—fe_n thus_o say_v god_n the_o lord_n 5.8_o esa_n 42_o 5.8_o even_o he_o that_o create_v the_o heaven's_n and_o spread_v they_o abroad_o etc._n etc._n to_o wit_n christ_n jesus_n i_o be_o â—he_n lord_n this_o be_v my_o name_n and_o my_o glory_n will_v i_o not_o give_v to_o another_o neither_o my_o praise_n to_o grave_a image_n where_o we_o see_v how_o our_o saviour_n christ_n both_o challenge_v that_o unto_o himself_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o plain_o avouch_v that_o he_o will_v not_o give_v his_o honour_n to_o another_o he_o then_o that_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o yet_o give_v his_o honour_n unto_o another_o do_v only_o iâ—_n word_n confess_v that_o which_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n he_o do_v deâ—â—_n let_v they_o look_v unto_o this_o that_o make_v their_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n unto_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n that_o worship_v image_n cross_n 2.2_o 1_o joh._n 2.2_o or_o what_o relic_n soever_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a and_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sinneâ—_n he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o live_v ever_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n whosoever_o then_o pray_v unto_o or_o use_v the_o intercession_n of_o any_o other_o be_v it_o saint_n or_o angel_n he_o give_v christ_n his_o glory_n to_o another_o as_o also_o he_o do_v who_o do_v worship_v any_o other_o but_o god_n and_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n see_v it_o be_v say_v thou_o shall_v worship_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 〈◊〉_d he_o only_o shall_v thou_o serve_v he_o likewise_o that_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o yet_o serve_v he_o not_o in_o holiness_n and_o in_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n his_o confession_n be_v in_o vain_a because_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n he_o deni_v that_o which_o in_o word_n he_o do_v confess_v a_o son_n honour_v his_o father_n 1.6_o malac._n 1.6_o and_o a_o servant_n his_o master_n if_o i_o thâ—_n say_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o prophet_n be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o â—â—nour_n and_o if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n or_o a_o lord_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n whenâ—â—_n it_o be_v most_o plain_a that_o fear_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n belonge_v to_o the_o lord_n they_o certain_o unto_o who_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o prophet_n thus_o speak_v confess_v the_o lord_n which_o they_o plain_o afterward_o show_v take_v their_o reproof_n hardly_o and_o say_v wherein_o have_v we_o despise_v thy_o name_n but_o because_o they_o fearâ—_n not_o the_o lord_n who_o they_o confess_v because_o they_o walk_v not_o in_o his_o way_n nor_o keep_v his_o commandment_n therefore_o theâ—_n confession_n be_v as_o no_o confession_n the_o lord_n regard_v they_o not_o but_o his_o wrâ—th_n be_v kindle_v against_o they_o this_o man_n and_o brethren_n be_v a_o thing_n needful_a for_o we_o to_o look_v unto_o we_o will_v be_v loath_a so_o deep_o to_o be_v charge_v as_o not_o to_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n but_o if_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n where_o be_v his_o fear_n wheâ—_n we_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n we_o confess_v he_o 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o sole_a rightful_a commander_n of_o we_o and_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o servant_n he_o to_o have_v all_o power_n over_o we_o and_o ourselves_o whole_o 〈◊〉_d be_v he_o what_o mean_v then_o such_o neglect_n of_o conform_v â—ur_n self_n according_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a will_n and_o of_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o that_o which_o daily_o we_o be_v teach_v and_o which_o â—ee_n know_v to_o be_v his_o will_n if_o we_o give_v our_o member_n as_o weapon_n â—f_a unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n which_o shall_v be_v as_o weapon_n â—f_a righteousness_n unto_o god_n whatsoever_o confession_n we_o make_v â—ee_z be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v not_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n â—â—e_v lord_n and_o we_o be_v like_a to_o those_o or_o who_o i_o speak_v before_o â—â—at_o profess_v they_o know_v god_n but_o by_o their_o work_n do_v deny_v â—im_a o_o my_o brethren_n if_o you_o do_v indeed_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o â—e_v the_o lord_n your_o soul_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o gladness_n when_o our_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o this_o confession_n yea_o your_o very_a heart_n will_v be_v warm_a within_o you_o when_o your_o tongue_n be_v â—â—us_o talk_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n your_o will_n will_v be_v â—amed_v to_o his_o will_n your_o foot_n will_v rejoice_v to_o come_v into_o the_o â—_z of_o his_o house_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n deny_v he_o not_o before_o man_n 9_o luk._n 12_o 9_o â—or_a he_o that_o shall_v deny_v he_o before_o man_n shall_v be_v deny_v before_o â—he_n angel_n of_o god_n and_o certain_o he_o believe_v not_o that_o â—ares_n not_o confess_v he_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n confess_v â—im_v so_o to_o be_v and_o give_v not_o his_o honour_n to_o any_o other_o to_o man_n or_o angel_n much_o less_o to_o stock_n or_o stone_n confess_v he_o to_o be_v â—he_v lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o â—he_n day_n of_o your_o life_n this_o confession_n become_v the_o saint_n â—f_fw-fr god_n and_o this_o be_v a_o good_a confession_n before_o god_n and_o ever_o remember_v that_o that_o they_o which_o will_v not_o now_o thus_o confess_v â—esus_fw-la christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n shall_v then_o in_o that_o last_o and_o great_a â—ay_n be_v force_v to_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o shall_v judge_v his_o enemy_n on_o every_o side_n and_o render_v to_o the_o wicked_a according_a to_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o way_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n here_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o all_o â—uen_o of_o our_o subjection_n unto_o christ_n and_o of_o our_o confession_n that_o â—esus_fw-la christ_n be_v the_o lord_n all_o this_o redound_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n for_o he_o that_o honour_v the_o son_n 5.23_o joh._n 5.23_o honour_v â—he_n â—ather_n and_o he_o that_o honour_v not_o the_o son_n honour_v not_o the_o father_n for_o the_o father_n be_v in_o the_o son_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v unto_o the_o son_n be_v do_v also_o to_o the_o father_n let_v we_o theâ—_n so_o subject_a ourselves_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o so_o confess_v he_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n as_o already_o we_o have_v be_v teach_v god_n have_v create_v we_o 43.7_o esa_n 43.7_o form_v we_o and_o make_v we_o for_o his_o glory_n see_v theâ—â—_n our_o subjection_n unto_o christ_n jesus_n and_o our_o confession_n or_o be_v glorious_a name_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o have_v be_v teach_v be_v unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n let_v we_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o in_o all_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o let_v we_o out_o of_o a_o unfeigned_a faith_n confess_v that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n even_o our_o lord_n lecture_n xxxii_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 12._o wherefore_o by_o belove_a as_o you_o have_v always_o obey_v or_o as_o in_o my_o presence_n only_o but_o now_o much_o more_o in_o 〈◊〉_d absence_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o my_o belove_a etc._n etc._n in_o these_o word_n now_o follow_v we_o have_v the_o conclusion_n oâ—_n the_o apostle_n his_o exhortation_n unto_o the_o philippian_n set_v down_o by_o way_n of_o apply_v christ_n his_o humility_n and_o obedience_n unto_o his_o father_n unto_o their_o use_n and_o instruction_n and_o consequent_o unto_o we_o in_o this_o conclusion_n of_o the_o apostle_n his_o former_a exhortation_n the_o apostle_n again_o exhort_v the_o philippian_n and_o in_o they_o we_o first_o unto_o humble_a obedience_n towards_o god_n vers_fw-la 12.13_o second_o unto_o humble_a and_o modest_a conversation_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n vers_fw-la 14.15.16_o and_o three_o he_o add_v as_o a_o reason_n why_o he_o thus_o exhort_v they_o the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n which_o they_o shall_v bring_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n if_o they_o so_o walk_v as_o he_o exhort_v they_o vers_n 16.17.18_o in_o the_o first_o exhortation_n which_o be_v unto_o humility_n and_o obedience_n or_o humble_a obedience_n towards_o god_n we_o have_v first_o to_o consider_v the_o
we_o must_v do_v all_o thing_n with_o our_o neighbour_n without_o murmur_a and_o grudge_v that_o we_o may_v be_v pure_a that_o be_v that_o in_o our_o spirit_n there_o may_v be_v find_v no_o guile_n but_o that_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n we_o may_v speak_v and_o do_v whatsoever_o we_o speak_v or_o do_v and_o this_o be_v set_v down_o as_o a_o other_o mark_n for_o we_o to_o shoot_v at_o whereat_o likewise_o we_o must_v level_v so_o near_o as_o we_o can_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n even_o to_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o fraud_n &_o guile_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o deed_n and_o if_o we_o hit_v this_o mark_n we_o shall_v not_o miss_v of_o the_o other_o if_o we_o be_v pure_a we_o shall_v be_v blameless_a if_o whatsoever_o we_o speak_v or_o do_v proceed_v from_o the_o singleness_n of_o a_o sincere_a heart_n we_o shall_v avoid_v all_o lust_n reproof_n for_o whatsoever_o we_o say_v or_o do_v that_o therefore_o we_o may_v be_v blameless_a we_o ought_v to_o study_v to_o be_v pure_a from_o all_o contagion_n of_o sin_n yea_o but_o the_o star_n be_v unclean_a in_o his_o sight_n how_o much_o more_o man_n a_o worm_n even_o the_o son_n of_o man_n which_o be_v but_o a_o worm_n and_o he_o have_v lay_v folly_n upon_o his_o angel_n how_o much_o more_o upon_o we_o that_o dwell_v in_o house_n of_o clay_n who_o foundation_n be_v in_o the_o dust_n which_o shall_v be_v destroy_v before_o the_o moth_n true_a it_o be_v none_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o clean_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o if_o god_n shall_v dispute_v with_o we_o we_o can_v not_o answer_v he_o one_o thing_n of_o a_o thousand_o yet_o ought_v we_o to_o endeavour_v to_o be_v pure_a even_o from_o all_o contagion_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o keep_v ourselves_o unspotted_a of_o the_o world_n and_o if_o so_o then_o ought_v we_o to_o be_v simple_a and_o sincere_a and_o plain_a deal_n in_o all_o our_o word_n and_o work_n 10.16_o mat._n 10.16_o which_o the_o apostle_n 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way_n he_o that_o have_v a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n he_o that_o can_v dissemble_v with_o his_o lip_n and_o flatter_v with_o his_o tongue_n there_o be_v no_o trust_n to_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o our_o speech_n ought_v to_o be_v simple_a yea_o and_o nay_o and_o we_o ourselves_o ought_v to_o be_v simple_a and_o pure_a in_o heart_n that_o both_o in_o word_n and_o in_o work_n we_o may_v be_v find_v sincere_a and_o entire_a a_o point_n not_o unworthy_a your_o meditation_n but_o most_o needful_a to_o be_v practise_v for_o this_o you_o must_v know_v that_o the_o more_o fraud_n and_o guile_n you_o use_v be_v it_o in_o word_n or_o be_v it_o in_o work_n the_o far_a you_o be_v from_o god_n and_o the_o near_a you_o be_v unto_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n be_v not_o afraid_a of_o be_v too_o pure_a and_o too_o too_o precise_a when_o you_o have_v study_v this_o point_n as_o much_o as_o you_o can_v yet_o you_o shall_v still_o be_v impure_a enough_o and_o too_o far_o short_a of_o that_o 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set_v down_o for_o we_o to_o shoot_v at_o a_o three_o thing_n whereunto_o we_o must_v bend_v ourselves_o and_o our_o whole_a study_n even_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n know_v unto_o who_o both_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o unto_o other_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o we_o may_v know_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o that_o other_o may_v also_o know_v that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1.10_o 2_o pet._n 1.10_o give_v all_o diligence_n say_v peter_n to_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a in_o which_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n you_o see_v how_o careful_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v employ_v in_o this_o study_n he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n hereunto_o that_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n elect_a and_o choose_v in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n our_o election_n it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o good_a purpose_n of_o his_o will_n who_o have_v predestinate_v we_o unto_o eternal_a salvation_n our_o adoption_n likewise_o into_o the_o son_n of_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n towards_o us._n and_o these_o thing_n even_o our_o election_n and_o adoption_n into_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v most_o sure_o in_o themselves_o neither_o can_v they_o by_o we_o any_o way_n be_v procure_v either_o to_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o or_o be_v to_o be_v more_o sure_a than_o they_o be_v for_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v and_o adopt_v into_o son_n they_o
meddle_v not_o now_o with_o those_o other_o glorious_a title_n give_v to_o the_o word_n in_o holy_a scripture_n as_o that_o it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o wholesome_a word_n of_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n even_o this_o that_o it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o life_n may_v teach_v we_o how_o precious_a the_o ministry_n and_o preach_v thereof_o aught_o to_o be_v unto_o we_o even_o more_o precious_a than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n and_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n so_o shall_v we_o thirst_v after_o these_o most_o sweet_a water_n of_o life_n but_o what_o thirst_v be_v there_o after_o they_o they_o be_v bring_v unto_o we_o in_o conduit_n even_o unto_o our_o door_n and_o yet_o we_o will_v scarce_o step_v out_o of_o our_o door_n to_o drink_v of_o they_o nay_o we_o will_v sit_v in_o our_o door_n and_o in_o our_o house_n talk_v and_o sleep_v rather_o than_o we_o will_v come_v into_o the_o house_n 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shall_v never_o find_v rest_n unto_o your_o soul_n david_n when_o he_o can_v not_o be_v present_a in_o the_o assembly_n of_o god_n people_n to_o praise_v his_o god_n &_o hear_v his_o word_n because_o of_o his_o persecutor_n he_o think_v the_o sparrow_n and_o the_o swallow_n happy_a that_o may_v nestle_v themselves_o in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n insomuch_o that_o he_o break_v out_o as_o psal_n 42.1.2.84.1.2.3.4_o 10._o our_o case_n be_v not_o as_o david_n be_v we_o may_v come_v we_o shall_v say_v therefore_o with_o david_n in_o another_o place_n i_o be_v glad_a etc._n etc._n yea_o we_o shall_v call_v one_o unto_o another_o and_o say_v as_o it_o be_v in_o esay_n come_v and_o let_v we_o go_v up_o etc._n etc._n 3.16_o psal_n 122.1_o esa_n 2.3_o col._n 3.16_o scrutamini_fw-la scripturas_fw-la etc._n etc._n joh._n 5.39_o let_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o plenteous_o etc._n etc._n in_o a_o famine_n of_o bread_n you_o need_v no_o exhortation_n to_o seek_v for_o bread_n to_o 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though_o we_o be_v mean_a than_o they_o yet_o shall_v they_o not_o think_v to_o have_v we_o under_o their_o girdle_n we_o may_v not_o we_o can_v we_o will_v not_o suffer_v these_o and_o these_o thing_n this_o be_v our_o practice_n quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o rule_n before_o mention_v and_o to_o those_o good_a pattern_n before_o propose_v we_o make_v a_o jest_n of_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n where_o he_o say_v whosoever_o shall_v smite_v thou_o on_o thy_o right_a cheek_n 5.39_o matth._n 5.39_o turn_v to_o he_o the_o other_o also_o and_o we_o say_v whosoever_o give_v i_o a_o blow_n he_o shall_v have_v two_o for_o it_o or_o at_o least_o he_o shall_v have_v as_o good_a as_o he_o bring_v so_o far_o be_v we_o from_o that_o mind_n to_o sustain_v any_o loss_n or_o to_o put_v up_o any_o wrong_n and_o hereupon_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v so_o unpeaceable_a one_o with_o another_o and_o so_o uncharitable_a one_o towards_o another_o hereupon_o it_o be_v that_o there_o be_v such_o hartburning_n grudge_n jar_n debate_n contention_n and_o division_n among_o us._n well_o will_v we_o mend_v that_o which_o be_v amiss_o and_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o rule_n that_o have_v be_v give_v unto_o we_o let_v we_o then_o observe_v these_o rule_n first_o have_v our_o neighbour_n or_o brother_n some_o fault_n that_o be_v rather_o natural_a then_o punishable_a by_o the_o law_n as_o for_o example_n be_v he_o somewhat_o proud_a somewhat_o covetous_a somewhat_o hasty_a and_o angry_a somewhat_o superstitious_a etc._n etc._n let_v we_o learn_v to_o skill_n of_o his_o nature_n &_o bear_v with_o it_o second_o such_o word_n and_o deed_n as_o haply_o may_v have_v not_o the_o best_a construction_n let_v we_o make_v the_o best_a of_o they_o three_o such_o fault_n as_o be_v secret_a or_o commit_v by_o infirmity_n let_v we_o not_o publish_v but_o hide_v and_o cover_v they_o four_o if_o his_o fault_n be_v great_a and_o such_o as_o just_o may_v offend_v we_o 18.15_o matth._n 18.15_o let_v we_o go_v unto_o 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