iustifieng_v of_o one_o the_o benefit_n abound_v towards_o all_o man_n to_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n so_o that_o with_o faith_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o remission_n of_o sin_n grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o accept_v before_o god_n be_v join_v all_o which_o be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o definition_n of_o justification_n what_o which_o be_v define_v to_o be_v a_o absolution_n of_o he_o from_o sin_n that_o believe_v in_o christ_n a_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n &_o a_o receive_n unto_o eternal_a life_n free_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n when_o i_o say_v for_o christ_n i_o include_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n only_o and_o although_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n his_o righteousness_n be_v the_o form_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n yet_o because_o these_o three_o benefit_n do_v necessary_o concur_v together_o in_o our_o justification_n i_o have_v include_v they_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o the_o definition_n whosoever_o do_v either_o follow_v the_o righteousness_n of_o work_n work_n or_o compound_v righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o work_v together_o they_o do_v pervert_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o paul_n write_v unto_o the_o philippian_n do_v on_o this_o wise_a distinguish_v the_o righteousness_n of_o work_n from_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n 7._o the_o thing_n that_o be_v vantage_n unto_o i_o 9_o the_o same_o i_o count_v loss_n for_o christ_n his_o sake_n yea_o doubtless_o i_o think_v all_o thing_n but_o loss_n for_o the_o excellent_a knowledge_n sake_n of_o christ_n jesus_n my_o lord_n for_o who_o i_o have_v count_v all_o thing_n loss_n &_o do_v judge_v they_o to_o be_v dongue_z that_o i_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o that_o be_v not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n what_o i_o pray_v can_v be_v more_o plain_o say_v paul_n here_o compare_v two_o righteousness_n together_o one_o he_o say_v be_v mann_o proper_o the_o which_o he_o call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n it_o be_v in_o deed_n the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n as_o farforth_a as_o man_n do_v endeavour_n to_o fulfil_v the_o same_o although_o he_o can_v never_o perfect_o fulfil_v the_o same_o and_o it_o be_v also_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n because_o it_o be_v require_v of_o the_o law_n the_o other_o he_o say_v be_v of_o god_n and_o be_v obtain_v by_o faith_n it_o be_v of_o god_n because_o god_n of_o mere_a grace_n impute_v it_o and_o give_v it_o to_o man_n and_o it_o be_v also_o through_o faith_n for_o that_o it_o be_v obtain_v by_o faith_n 4._o wherbie_fw-mi christ_n be_v think_v to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v which_o two_o righteousness_n he_o make_v so_o contrary_a that_o together_o they_o can_v not_o stand_v for_o he_o which_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n seek_v the_o righteousness_n wherbie_n he_o may_v stand_v bold_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n be_v void_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o contrariwise_o who_o so_o depend_v upon_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n do_v not_o think_v at_o all_o that_o he_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n and_o although_o there_o be_v but_o one_o righteousness_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a manner_n of_o justification_n it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v twofolde_v for_o he_o that_o discharge_v and_o by_o his_o work_n fulfil_v the_o law_n which_o thing_n christ_n only_o have_v do_v be_v justify_v after_o one_o sort_n and_o he_o which_o of_o himself_o fulfil_v not_o the_o law_n but_o believe_v on_o christ_n who_o have_v fulfil_v the_o same_o that_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n do_v by_o christ_n may_v be_v impute_v unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n that_o so_o he_o may_v have_v what_o the_o law_n require_v even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n yea_o and_o with_o righteousness_n life_n be_v justify_v after_o another_o so_o that_o in_o the_o manner_n of_o obtain_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n the_o difference_n be_v for_o he_o that_o do_v the_o law_n obtain_v righteousness_n one_o way_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v another_o and_o y_fw-fr t_o mortal_a man_n can_v obtain_v the_o same_o by_o do_v but_o only_o by_o believe_v paul_n show_v at_o large_a especial_o in_o his_o epistle_n unto_o the_o roman_n gal._n &_o ephesian_n that_o marvel_v it_o be_v how_o man_n can_v be_v so_o froward_a as_o to_o resist_v the_o manifest_a truth_n of_o god_n 28._o what_o can_v be_v say_v more_o plain_o we_o conclude_v that_o a_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n to_o wit_v do_v of_o our_o part_n what_o more_o evident_o 21._o if_o righteousness_n be_v by_o the_o law_n than_o christ_n die_v without_o a_o cause_n what_o more_o distinctlie_o not_o of_o work_n 9_o but_o through_o faith_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v himself_o final_o what_o more_o absolute_o 4._o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v that_o be_v christ_n have_v so_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o every_o one_o which_o believe_v be_v righteous_a through_o his_o obedience_n 16._o again_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v 17._o for_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o this_o most_o manifest_a truth_n rest_n we_o ourselves_o &_o leave_v we_o their_o subtlety_n to_o sophister_n wherein_o they_o both_o miserable_o entangle_v themselves_o and_o curssedlie_o seduce_v other_o that_o commit_v themselves_o to_o such_o schoolmaster_n they_o which_o compound_v righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o work_v together_o together_o as_o of_o the_o part_n thereof_o be_v better_o like_v of_o the_o unlearned_a especialie_a of_o politic_a man_n ignorant_a of_o the_o gospel_n but_o the_o error_n of_o these_o even_o by_o one_o place_n of_o paul_n as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o thunderbolt_n from_o heaven_n 3._o we_o may_v overthrow_v they_o be_v ignorant_a say_v he_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n and_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n have_v not_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v they_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n who_o withal_o seek_v righteousness_n from_o the_o law_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n that_o be_v the_o fulfil_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v i'faith_o then_o alone_o exclude_v all_o merit_n and_o all_o work_n of_o man_n from_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n and_o depend_v upon_o christ_n alone_o who_o impute_v the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n to_o the_o believe_a man_n y_z t_z he_o may_v have_v that_o which_o the_o law_n require_v to_o wit_n righteousness_n which_o thing_n this_o argument_n also_o of_o paul_n in_o the_o 3._o chap._n unto_o the_o galathian_o do_v evident_o confirm_v in_o these_o word_n 12._o and_o that_o no_o man_n be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n it_o be_v evident_a for_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o law_n be_v not_o of_o faith_n but_o the_o man_n that_o shall_v do_v those_o thing_n shall_v live_v in_o they_o justification_n the_o adversary_n now_o in_o allege_v for_o their_o side_n against_o we_o the_o apostle_n james_n vary_v not_o from_o their_o old_a wont_a for_o neglect_v the_o the_o most_o constant_a agreement_n of_o the_o whole_a scripture_n and_o of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o moses_n the_o prophet_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o apostle_n they_o wrest_v a_o doubtful_a say_n very_a subtlety_n against_o us._n work_n the_o sense_n whereof_o will_v they_o seek_v at_o the_o occasion_n and_o end_v why_o it_o be_v write_v they_o shall_v find_v that_o james_n dispute_v not_o of_o our_o justification_n before_o god_n but_o of_o the_o declaration_n of_o our_o justification_n before_o man_n and_o that_o against_o hypocrite_n who_o by_o their_o false_a and_o dead_a faith_n or_o shadow_n of_o faith_n do_v think_v themselves_o righteous_a and_o yet_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n defile_v themselves_o with_o all_o manner_n sin_n and_o wickedness_n then_o see_v that_o the_o word_n faith_n be_v not_o take_v in_o y_z t_z sense_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n and_o james_n they_o do_v oppose_v themselves_o against_o y_o e_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o out_o of_o their_o say_n do_v seek_v contrariety_n they_o allege_v also_o other_o place_n such_o as_o concern_v reward_v of_o good_a work_n render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n the_o blessedness_n promise_v to_o the_o
so_o much_o as_o we_o see_v temple_n to_o be_v erect_v wherein_o the_o name_n of_o martyr_n and_o of_o other_o be_v place_v and_o festival_n day_n ordain_v in_o their_o honour_n &_o worship_n unto_o this_o question_n out_o of_o cyril_n where_o he_o refell_v the_o slander_n of_o julian_n i_o do_v thus_o answer_v we_o do_v say_v how_o the_o holy_a martyr_n be_v no_o god_n neither_o have_v we_o use_v to_o worship_v they_o but_o we_o praise_v they_o with_o great_a honour_n for_o so_o much_o as_o valiant_o they_o have_v fight_v for_o the_o truth_n and_o keep_v the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o augustine_n the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o set_v before_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v of_o they_o be_v justify_v but_o that_o follow_v their_o footstep_n we_o may_v know_v how_o he_o have_v justify_v we_o who_o justify_v they_o therefore_o if_o either_o temple_n be_v erect_v under_o the_o name_n of_o martyr_n or_o feast_n be_v institute_v in_o their_o momorie_n i_o mislike_v it_o not_o so_o it_o be_v do_v not_o for_o worship_v sake_n but_o only_o to_o retain_v themâ—in_a remembrance_n and_o to_o recite_v their_o act_n that_o other_o may_v both_o thank_v god_n for_o their_o constancy_n and_o imitate_v their_o example_n if_o any_o occasion_n shall_v seem_v to_o require_v the_o same_o the_o thing_n which_o monk_n do_v tell_v of_o martyr_n be_v but_o mere_a fable_n and_o illusion_n as_o that_o martyr_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o their_o martyrdom_n have_v beg_v of_o god_n that_o so_o many_o as_o bear_v their_o passion_n in_o memory_n and_o worship_v they_o upon_o fast_v and_o ember_n day_n may_v be_v deliver_v from_o certain_a disease_n which_o their_o lie_n be_v so_o abominable_a as_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o for_o do_v the_o holy_a martyr_n make_v such_o a_o request_n they_o be_v extreme_a blasphemer_n of_o god_n his_o holy_a name_n beside_o the_o papist_n do_v feign_v how_o the_o martyr_n of_o god_n for_o three_o cause_n be_v to_o be_v worship_v worship_v the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o need_n we_o stand_v in_o the_o second_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o martyr_n the_o third_o the_o reverence_n of_o god_n but_o all_o these_o rot_a reason_n be_v overthrow_v as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o thunderbolt_n from_o heaven_n by_o this_o say_n of_o the_o lord_n 10._o thou_o shall_v worship_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o he_o only_o shall_v thou_o serve_v if_o then_o necessity_n do_v press_v thou_o down_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o david_n 2._o who_o say_v my_o help_n come_v from_o the_o lord_n which_o have_v make_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n for_o that_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n 15._o call-upon_a i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o the_o truth_n itself_o do_v say_v 23._o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o and_o whereas_o they_o say_v the_o glory_n of_o saint_n be_v more_o know_v through_o calling-upon_a they_o to_o wit_n while_o we_o obtain_v that_o which_o we_o ask_v by_o the_o help_n of_o they_o that_o be_v open_a blasphemy_n and_o reproach_n against_o the_o son_n of_o god_n yea_o and_o most_o filthy_a idolatry_n which_o all_o the_o saint_n do_v abhor_v neither_o be_v that_o of_o great_a force_n that_o they_o say_v the_o reverence_n towards_o god_n do_v require_v that_o a_o sinner_n who_o have_v offend_v god_n shall_v not_o approach_v unto_o god_n himself_o without_o a_o patron_n as_o though_o that_o patron_n do_v not_o suffice_v who_o we_o have_v in_o heaven_n 1._o even_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a if_o any_o man_n sin_n say_v john_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2._o and_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o therefore_o the_o papist_n do_v both_o deceive_v and_o be_v deceive_v of_o satan_n who_o have_v bring_v the_o worship_n of_o saint_n into_o the_o world_n even_o utterlie_o to_o abolish_v or_o at_o the_o least_o to_o blemish_v the_o office_n of_o our_o only_a mediator_n jesus_n christ_n to_o make_v the_o saint_n infamous_a and_o final_o that_o y_o e_o idolatrous_a worshipper_n of_o saint_n may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o eternal_a torment_n so_o then_o omit_v fable_n and_o delusion_n of_o the_o devil_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o all_o their_o welldoing_a and_o prepare_v we_o ourselves_o to_o enter_v into_o trouble_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o go_v on_o warfare_n upon_o this_o earth_n and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o true_a use_n of_o the_o memory_n of_o saint_n augustine_n also_o do_v witness_n when_o he_o say_v there_o be_v none_o have_v a_o better_a way_n to_o instruct_v the_o people_n of_o god_n than_o martyr_n example_n be_v of_o more_o force_n thâ—n_fw-mi word_n and_o better_o be_v it_o by_o deed_n than_o by_o voice_n to_o teach_v beside_o it_o be_v demand_v obey_v whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o any_o man_n to_o seâ—_n himself_o against_o tyrant_n which_o maintain_v idolatry_n especialie_a see_v that_o christian_n be_v command_v to_o obey_v even_o the_o cruel_a for_o so_o peter_n say_v be_v you_o subject_a to_o your_o master_n withal_o fear_v 18._o not_o only_o to_o the_o good_a &_o courteous_a but_o also_o to_o be_v froward_a this_o commandment_n of_o the_o apostle_n whereby_o we_o be_v command_v to_o obey_v even_o the_o froward_a be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o we_o shall_v obey_v they_o in_o matter_n against_o our_o salvation_n magistrate_n but_o they_o be_v to_o be_v follow_v so_o long_o as_o they_o command_v either_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v honest_a or_o thing_n against_o right_n if_o so_o be_v they_o only_o make_v we_o miserable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n not_o ungodlie_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o soul_n therefore_o polycarp_n do_v â—aie_n that_o honour_n be_v to_o be_v give_v to_o the_o magestrate_n which_o be_v not_o contrary_a to_o religion_n if_o therefore_o he_o command_v thou_o to_o do_v against_o religion_n 29._o answer_v with_o peter_n we_o ought_v rather_o to_o obey_v god_n than_o man_n for_o we_o obey_v the_o magistrate_n even_o because_o god_n have_v command_v that_o we_o shall_v and_o therefore_o if_o he_o command_v that_o which_o god_n have_v forbid_v they_o be_v hold_v excuse_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o à _fw-fr superior_a namely_o god_n and_o deliver_v from_o obedience_n to_o the_o inferior_a which_o be_v man_n be_v he_o notwithstanding_o for_o authority_n mighty_a but_o by_o the_o way_n resist_v it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o tyrant_n be_v to_o be_v resist_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n one_o be_v when_o subject_n do_v improve_v wicked_a decree_n as_o those_o three_o youngman_n of_o who_o daniel_n speak_v 18._o refuse_v to_o adore_v the_o image_n erect_v by_o the_o tyrant_n and_o choose_v to_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o burn_a furnace_n rather_o than_o they_o will_v obey_v the_o wicked_a commandment_n of_o the_o tyrant_n for_o this_o commandment_n 14_o fly_v from_o idolatry_n bind_v all_o man_n be_v they_o of_o what_o state_n oâ—_n degree_n soev_a the_o other_o way_n to_o resist_v tyrant_n be_v when_o subject_n fly_v unto_o their_o weapon_n whereby_o they_o remove-awaie_a wicked_a commandment_n here_o a_o question_n be_v move_v whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o religion_n to_o resist_v tyrant_n and_o by_o sword_n to_o hinder_v wicked_a and_o ungodlie_a decree_n in_o this_o place_n i_o distinguish_v between_o they_o that_o be_v under_o one_o chief_a head_n whether_o he_o be_v à _fw-fr king_n or_o a_o emperor_n or_o any_o other_o monarch_n tyrant_n for_o some_o be_v subject_n simple_o some_o be_v magistrate_n next_o unto_o the_o chief_a magistrate_n &_o they_o be_v call_v popular_a magistrate_n such_o be_v in_o time_n pass_v at_o lacedemonia_fw-la the_o ephor_n at_o athens_n the_o demarche_n at_o rome_n the_o tribune_n of_o the_o people_n and_o be_v at_o this_o day_n the_o septeâ—â—â—irie_n in_o the_o roman_a empire_n the_o chief_a senatorâ—_n next_o unto_o king_n in_o every_o realm_n these_o for_o somuchas_fw-es they_o be_v place_v of_o god_n first_o to_o be_v the_o keeper_n of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o table_n y_z t_z be_v to_o see_v that_o true_a religion_n be_v profess_v â—_o and_o honest_a discipline_n in_o use_n then_o to_o moderate_v and_o if_o need_v require_v to_o bridle_v the_o rage_a desire_n of_o king_n and_o monarch_n when_o they_o setdowne_a any_o thing_n against_o the_o law_n and_o religion_n these_o i_o say_v both_o may_v yea_o and_o be_v bind_v first_o by_o counsel_n so_o much_o as_o may_v be_v to_o set_v themselves_o against_o tyrant_n and_o by_o their_o wisdom_n stop_v their_o foolish_a enterprise_n but_o
augustine_n do_v answer_v that_o have_v make_v earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n they_o be_v by_o lot_n to_o choose_v who_o shall_v flee_v and_o who_o shall_v tarry_v for_o in_o so_o do_v both_o good_a regard_n be_v have_v for_o the_o present_a state_n of_o the_o church_n and_o also_o it_o be_v well_o provide_v that_o when_o the_o teacher_n of_o the_o church_n be_v once_o kill_v it_o shall_v want_v no_o minister_n for_o all_o that_o to_o instruct_v they_o sophister_n and_o sycophant_n be_v puffed-up_a with_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n enemy_n they_o subtle_o lie_v snare_n to_o entrap_v the_o preacher_n the_o scope_n of_o who_o be_v that_o the_o fountane_n of_o israel_n be_v either_o stop_v or_o trouble_v that_o be_v that_o the_o heavenly_a doctrine_n be_v either_o utterlie_o abolish_v or_o deprave_a with_o humane_a or_o divelishe_a devise_n the_o church_n who_o life_n be_v the_o purity_n of_o god_n word_n may_v be_v oppress_v their_o sophistical_a art_n be_v fit_o compare_v to_o a_o brawl_a woman_n who_o who_o so_o hide_v 16._o hide_v the_o wind_n and_o she_o be_v as_o the_o oil_n in_o his_o right_a hand_n that_o utter_v itself_o as_o solomon_n say_v for_o the_o slight_n thereof_o be_v infinite_a whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o which_o will_v refute_v all_o sophism_n do_v like_o he_o which_o will_v take_v the_o wind_n in_o a_o net_n then_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v how_o be_v sophister_n to_o be_v resist_v the_o pastor_n of_o the_o church_n above_o all_o thing_n must_v keep_v in_o memory_n the_o strong_a and_o evident_a testimony_n concern_v every_o principal_a point_n of_o doctrine_n from_o which_o they_o must_v not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v withdrawn_a by_o any_o sophistry_n of_o man_n which_o they_o shall_v notable_o withstand_v if_o they_o have_v be_v well_o instruct_v in_o true_a logic_n logic_n secondlie_o by_o ardent_a prayer_n they_o must_v beg_v of_o god_n that_o by_o his_o word_n he_o will_v strengthen_v they_o against_o y_o e_o subtle_a reason_n of_o man_n lest_o the_o truth_n be_v wound_n in_o by_o the_o serpent_n and_o so_o choke_v that_o be_v that_o by_o sophistry_n it_o be_v neither_o utter_o overthrow_v nor_o at_o the_o least_o deprave_a thirdlie_o they_o be_v to_o eschew_v all_o unproper_a kind_n of_o phrase_n and_o unusual_a of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o the_o simplicity_n of_o speech_n which_o the_o truth_n do_v love_n final_o if_o so_o instruct_v they_o be_v not_o yet_o able_a quick_o to_o answer_v unto_o all_o sophism_n let_v they_o be_v content_v with_o the_o simpleness_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v evident_o express_v &_o prove_v with_o manifold_a testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n agreing-togeth_a and_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v thus_o arm_v they_o shall_v easy_o beare-awaie_a the_o bell_n from_o all_o their_o adversary_n notwithstanding_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o slippery_a serpent_n a_o notable_a example_n hereof_o i_o will_v add_v taken-out_a of_o the_o ecclesiastical_a history_n follow_v the_o usual_a translation_n 13._o what_o force_n say_v he_o the_o simplicity_n of_o faith_n have_v we_o do_v know_v by_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v report_v to_o be_v do_v there_o for_o when_o for_o the_o care_n of_o the_o religious_a emperor_n the_o priest_n from_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n have_v assembled-togeth_a very_o noble_a and_o rich_a philosopher_n also_o come_v thither_o too_o move_v through_o a_o opinion_n they_o have_v among_o who_o a_o certain_a notable_a logician_n day_n by_o day_n will_v move_v great_a conflict_n of_o disputation_n to_o our_o bishop_n man_n not_o unprobablie_o learn_v in_o logic_n and_o great_a concourse_n of_o learned_a and_o letter_a man_n there_o be_v to_o hear_v yet_o can_v the_o philosopher_n by_o no_o mean_n be_v either_o bring_v unto_o a_o blank_n or_o catch_v from_o fly_v of_o any_o man_n for_o by_o his_o art_n of_o logic_n he_o so_o meet_v with_o the_o question_n object_v that_o when_o he_o seem_v most_o of_o all_o to_o be_v take_v as_o a_o slippery_a eel_n he_o slidawaie_o but_o because_o god_n will_v show_v that_o his_o kingdom_n consist_v not_o in_o word_n but_o in_o power_n among_o the_o confessor_n of_o the_o truth_n a_o certain_a bishop_n of_o a_o most_o simple_a nature_n which_o know_v nothing_o beside_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v be_v present_a who_o see_v the_o philosopher_n to_o insult_v over_o those_o which_o take_v our_o part_n &_o boast_v himself_o of_o his_o craftiness_n through_o the_o art_n of_o disputation_n crave_v of_o all_o man_n roam_v &_o faith_n he_o will_v speak_v a_o few_o word_n with_o the_o philosopher_n but_o they_o on_o our_o sid_n which_o know_v well_o enough_o the_o simplicity_n &_o blunt_a speech_n of_o this_o man_n begin_v to_o blush_v somewhat_o &_o to_o fear_v least_o peradventure_o his_o holy_a simplicity_n shall_v be_v make_v a_o laugh_a game_n among_o subtle_a fellow_n yet_o will_v not_o this_o father_n desist_v from_o his_o purpose_n but_o thus_o begin_v his_o speech_n in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n faith_n he_o harken_v o_o philosopher_n unto_o the_o truth_n there_o be_v one_o god_n who_o make_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o which_o gauè_fw-fr life_n to_o man_n who_o he_o have_v frame_v out_o of_o the_o lime_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n both_o visible_a and_o invisible_a by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o word_n and_o establish_v they_o by_o the_o sanctification_n of_o his_o spirit_n this_o word_n and_o wisdom_n who_o we_o call_v the_o son_n take_v pity_n upon_o the_o error_n of_o mankind_n be_v bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n and_o have_v through_o the_o passion_n of_o his_o death_n deliver_v we_o from_o everlasting_a damnation_n and_o by_o his_o resurrection_n have_v give_v we_o everlasting_a life_n who_o also_o we_o trust_v shall_v come_v to_o judge_v all_o thing_n which_o we_o go_v about_o do_v thou_o believe_v this_o to_o be_v true_a o_o philosopher_n but_o he_o the_o philosopher_n as_o though_o he_o have_v never_o learn_v any_o art_n to_o gainsay_v be_v so_o astonish_v through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n that_o he_o have_v nothing_o to_o say_v but_o only_o this_o that_o he_o do_v think_v so_o &_o that_o there_o be_v none_o other_o thing_n true_a beside_o that_o which_o he_o have_v say_v then_o the_o old_a man_n if_o thou_o believe_v these_o thing_n to_o be_v so_o say_v he_o arise_v and_o follow_v i_o unto_o demonicus_n &_o receive_v the_o sign_n of_o this_o faith_n and_o the_o philosopher_n turn_v about_o unto_o his_o disciple_n &_o unto_o they_o which_o come_v to_o hear_v harken_v say_v he_o o_o learned_a man_n while_o i_o be_v deal_v withal_o with_o word_n i_o to_o word_n opposedword_n &_o by_o the_o art_n of_o speech_n do_v overthrow_v whatsoever_o be_v say_v but_o when_o for_o word_n power_n proceed_v from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o speaker_n word_n can_v not_o resist_v power_n nor_o man_n prevail_v against_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o any_o among_o you_o can_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o have_v be_v speak_v perceive_v the_o thing_n which_o i_o do_v let_v he_o give_v credit_n to_o christ_n &_o follow_v this_o old_a man_n in_o who_o god_n have_v speak_v this_o story_n notable_o do_v teach_v by_o what_o weapon_n victory_n may_v be_v achieve_v against_o sophister_n namely_o by_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n or_o demonstration_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o ground_n of_o religion_n by_o simplicity_n of_o speech_n &_o by_o ardent_a prayer_n y_fw-fr t_o god_n may_v give_v strength_n to_o his_o word_n as_o though_o himself_o do_v utter_v the_o same_o by_o his_o own_o most_o holy_a mouth_n as_o y_z e_z hypocrite_n 〈◊〉_d i_o mean_v stage_n player_n be_v not_o take_v for_o they_o which_o they_o be_v but_o do_v put-on_z and_o represent_v a_o strange_a person_n or_o as_o augustin_n say_v they_o hide_v y_o it_o which_o they_o be_v under_o a_o personage_n &_o boast_v in_o a_o personage_n y_fw-fr to_o which_o they_o be_v not_o who_o so_o the_o scripture_n by_o a_o metaphor_n call_v such_o hypocrite_n as_o by_o external_a gesture_n and_o deed_n boast_n themselves_o for_o saint_n when_o for_o all_o that_o their_o mind_n be_v profane_a and_o wicked_a that_o be_v when_o the_o outward_a man_n appear_v meek_a as_o a_o sheep_n when_o the_o inward_a be_v raven_n like_o a_o wolf_n 15_o for_o by_o this_o image_n christ_n depaint_v hypocrite_n what_o hereof_o hypocrisy_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o outward_a feign_v of_o godliness_n under_o a_o profane_a and_o wicked_a mind_n so_o that_o à _fw-fr double_a sin_n be_v in_o hypocrisy_n to_o wit_n impiety_n and_o lie_v for_o which_o cause_n their_o damnation_n be_v double_v for_o they_o be_v condemn_v both_o as_o wicked_a against_o god_n and_o as_o liar_n before_o man_n therefore_o the_o say_n of_o aristotle_n against_o
himself_o a_o church_n wherein_o his_o truth_n be_v sound_v and_o show_v from_o age_n to_o age_n and_o for_o admit_v we_o into_o that_o company_n which_o both_o in_o this_o world_n do_v profess_v his_o name_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v shall_v everlastinglie_o extol_v his_o goodness_n and_o second_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n by_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v impart_v upon_o we_o to_o advance_v and_o promote_v this_o truth_n which_o they_o among_o other_o do_v worthy_o that_o by_o preach_v but_o they_o as_o i_o think_v best_a of_o all_o perform_v which_o by_o writing_n publish_v &_o spread-abroad_a the_o same_o and_o that_o not_o only_o because_o for_o y_z e_z time_n present_v they_o do_v great_o profit_v but_o especialie_a for_o that_o they_o provide_v both_o for_o the_o instruction_n and_o comfirmation_n of_o the_o posterity_n to_o come_v for_o book_n will_v teach_v and_o strengthen_v &_o testify_v and_o consute_n when_o man_n happy_o can_v in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v much_o behold_v to_o the_o prophet_n much_o to_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o father_n much_o and_o much_o to_o the_o godly_a learned_a of_o our_o age_n for_o by_o their_o book_n and_o writing_n we_o know_v the_o truth_n which_o otherwise_o smallie_o or_o not_o so_o perfect_o can_v be_v understand_v of_o which_o truth_n i_o do_v now_o present_v unto_o your_o honour_n noble_a comitisse_fw-la a_o most_o singular_a description_n draw_v out_o of_o the_o pure_a fountane_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n and_o to_o the_o overthrow_n of_o all_o adversary_n of_o the_o same_o whether_o they_o be_v jew_n turk_n papist_n atheist_n or_o whatsoever_o heretic_n write_v in_o the_o latin_a tongue_n by_o that_o learned_a and_o painful_a pastor_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n at_o this_o day_n nicholas_n hemmingius_n public_a professor_n of_o divinity_n at_o haffine_fw-la à _fw-la famous_a university_n in_o denmark_n which_o treatise_n i_o have_v translate_v into_o english_a for_o these_o cause_n one_o be_v that_o the_o ignorant_a sort_n of_o people_n may_v see_v how_o protestant_n be_v not_o so_o as_o the_o papist_n give_v out_o at_o variance_n among_o themselves_o for_o this_o work_n with_o infinite_a other_o good_a book_n of_o foreign_a writer_n in_o our_o english_a tongue_n do_v show_v that_o touch_v the_o substance_n of_o religion_n we_o vary_v not_o neither_o will_n by_o god_n grace_n though_o satan_n glad_o will_v bring_v it_o so_o to_o pass_v â—nother_n be_v that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v from_o time_n to_o time_n that_o the_o religion_n which_o all_o the_o protestant_n in_o the_o world_n do_v maintain_v be_v not_o a_o service_n of_o god_n new_o found-out_a by_o luther_n melancton_n caluine_n and_o other_o as_o the_o papist_n untrue_o report_n but_o be_v very_o ancient_a and_o ground_v altogether_o upon_o god_n holy_a word_n for_o this_o truth_n here_o describe_v be_v build_v not_o upon_o the_o weak_a in_o â—entions_n of_o man_n but_o upon_o the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o may_v easy_o appear_v the_o three_o that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o know_v and_o common_a then_o hitherto_o it_o have_v be_v for_o this_o be_v proper_a to_o true_a religion_n which_o thing_n be_v not_o proper_a either_o to_o popery_n or_o to_o any_o sect_n of_o heretic_n that_o the_o more_o it_o be_v know_v the_o more_o it_o be_v desire_v &_o the_o more_o common_a the_o more_o commend_v the_o last_o be_v see_v how_o good_a christian_n do_v both_o studious_o read_v and_o also_o gratefulie_o accept_v good_a book_n in_o our_o vulgar_a tongue_n at_o this_o day_n to_o give_v they_o a_o occasion_n when_o either_o for_o the_o ignorance_n negligence_n or_o non_fw-fr residence_n of_o their_o pastor_n or_o for_o other_o cause_n they_o can_v not_o hear_v y_z e_o word_n preach_v to_o inflame_v their_o zeal_n by_o the_o read_n of_o this_o book_n which_o in_o all_o respect_n be_v so_o necessary_a and_o singular_a as_o in_o my_o opinion_n though_o there_o be_v many_o good_a yet_o but_o few_o better_a book_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v read_v with_o more_o pleasure_n and_o understand_v with_o more_o ease_n i_o have_v not_o only_o illustrate_v the_o same_o with_o the_o place_n of_o scripture_n but_o also_o divide_v the_o book_n into_o chapter_n the_o one_o show_v the_o integrity_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o the_o other_o open_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o method_n and_o these_o my_o labour_n i_o be_o bold_a now_o to_o publish_v under_o your_o name_n noble_a comitisse_fw-la move_v thereunto_o partly_o by_o the_o good_a report_n generalie_v give_v of_o your_o honour_n as_o one_o which_o make_v no_o small_a account_n both_o of_o christian_a religion_n and_o of_o they_o who_o be_v christianlie_a religious_a and_o part_o by_o that_o favour_n which_o myself_o have_v find_v at_o your_o hand_n the_o which_o i_o beseech_v your_o goodness_n accept_v well_o in_o worth_n god_n almighty_a even_o for_o his_o son_n sake_n confirm_v your_o ladyship_n in_o that_o truth_n until_o your_o life_n end_n whereof_o now_o you_o be_v not_o neither_o need_n to_o be_v ashamed_a and_o grant_v to_o your_o honour_n and_o to_o the_o right_n honourable_a your_o husband_n both_o the_o perfect_a felicity_n of_o this_o life_n to_o your_o heart_n desire_v and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v those_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o such_o as_o unfeinedlie_o do_v love_v he_o amen_n the_o four_o of_o november_n anno_fw-la 1581._o at_o your_o honour_n commandment_n thomas_n rogers_n ¶_o to_o the_o honourable_a and_o for_o wisdom_n godliness_n and_o virtue_n the_o renown_a lord_n peter_n ox_n lord_n of_o gisselfelde_n master_n of_o the_o palace_n both_o of_o the_o king_n and_o also_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o denmark_n etc._n etc._n his_o most_o gracious_a lord_n and_o worthy_a pation_n nicholas_n hemmingius_n wish_v all_o peace_n safety_n and_o prosperity_n in_o his_o godly_a enterprise_n howe._n great_a the_o darkness_n of_o man_n mind_n be_v concern_v god_n and_o his_o providence_n right_o honourable_a not_o only_o the_o infinite_a sect_n in_o a_o manner_n of_o philosopher_n but_o also_o the_o lamentable_a security_n of_o very_a many_o man_n who_o by_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n do_v show_v that_o either_o they_o acknowledge_v no_o god_n at_o all_o or_o think_v that_o god_n as_o it_o be_v in_o homer_n do_v so_o dallie-out_a the_o time_n among_o i_o know_v not_o what_o ethiopian_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o see_v unto_o the_o state_n of_o mankind_n do_v witness_n such_o be_v the_o darkness_n &_o the_o vanity_n of_o man_n be_v such_o ever_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o mighty_o have_v it_o be_v confirm_v partly_o through_o evil_a education_n &_o partly_o by_o the_o example_n of_o those_o who_o do_v seem_v to_o excel_v other_o both_o in_o wisdom_n and_o virtue_n this_o loathsome_a darkness_n none_o other_o way_n can_v be_v depel_v than_o by_o the_o torch_n of_o god_n his_o world_n hitherto_o k_v that_o question_n and_o answer_v of_o david_n 9_o wherewith_o shall_v a_o young_a man_n redress_v his_o way_n 6._o in_o take_v heed_n to_o thy_o word_n now_o see_v that_o as_o youthis_n such_o be_v age_n as_o solomon_n say_v it_o follow_v that_o without_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o only_a remedy_n for_o wickedness_n the_o whole_a life_n of_o man_n be_v altogether_o unclean_a and_o that_o uncleanenes_n which_o cleave_v in_o all_o man_n until_o it_o be_v through_o god_n his_o word_n washed-awaie_a be_v not_o so_o much_o a_o bodily_a as_o a_o spiritual_a &_o inward_a blot_n consist_v of_o many_o part_n whereof_o the_o first_o which_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o other_o be_v theignorance_n both_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o goodness_n &_o be_v compare_v unto_o gross_a darkness_n and_o unto_o blindness_n whereby_o the_o whole_a soul_n of_o man_n as_o it_o be_v a_o ugly_a monster_n grope_v in_o the_o dark_a the_o second_o be_v to_o have_v a_o erronius_a opinion_n of_o heavenly_a matter_n &_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v the_o same_o as_o the_o most_o evident_a truth_n as_o many_o philosopher_n and_o heretic_n have_v who_o by_o stiff_o maintain_v opinion_n touch_v heavenly_a mystery_n rushed-headlong_a into_o damnation_n than_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o lamentable_a the_o third_o be_v in_o thought_n to_o yield_v unto_o wicked_a affection_n for_o as_o the_o mind_n be_v wicked_o inform_v so_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o mind_n raised-up_a by_o sinister_a judgement_n be_v carried-awaie_a into_o that_o which_o be_v worst_a the_o four_o be_v to_o consent_v unto_o sin_n after_o which_o ensue_v a_o horrible_a swarm_n of_o all_o manner_n wickedness_n as_o paul_n in_o his_o first_o chapter_n unto_o the_o roman_n dispute_v until_o man_n be_v utterlie_o drown_v in_o everlasting_a misery_n from_o these_o lamentable_a spot_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v
purge_v by_o the_o clear_a fountane_n of_o our_o saviour_n word_n that_o be_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n touch_v the_o efficacy_n of_o which_o word_n of_o god_n 8._o david_n speak_v to_o this_o effect_n the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v undefiled_a refresh_v the_o soul_n the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v sure_a and_o give_v wisdom_n unto_o the_o simple_a the_o statute_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v right_a and_o rejoice_v the_o heart_n the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v pure_a and_o give_v light_a unto_o the_o eye_n this_o commendation_n of_o god_n word_n although_o it_o be_v but_o brief_a if_o you_o respect_v the_o word_n yet_o be_v it_o very_o large_a if_o you_o consider_v the_o lesson_n and_o consolation_n comprise_v in_o the_o same_o which_o commendation_n may_v of_o right_o be_v oppose_v against_o all_o the_o furious_a judgement_n of_o epicure_n politian_n hypocrite_n and_o sycophant_n the_o part_n of_o which_o commendation_n be_v eight_o all_o marvellous_o discern_v between_o the_o word_n of_o god_n &_o philosophical_a or_o humane_a doctrine_n the_o first_o say_v he_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v undefiled_a that_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n both_o in_o itself_o be_v pure_a as_o that_o which_o proceed_v from_o god_n himself_o the_o most_o pure_a fountane_n and_o also_o make_v those_o to_o be_v pure_a who_o give_v credit_n thereunto_o but_o man_n doctrine_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o neat_a and_o so_o clear_a yet_o be_v it_o not_o in_o all_o respect_n clean_o neither_o can_v it_o make_v man_n clean_o the_o philosophy_n of_o socrates_n so_o bewtify_v by_o plato_n may_v seem_v of_o right_n before_o all_o other_o philosophical_a doctrine_n to_o be_v the_o best_a for_o it_o contain_v very_o many_o good_a &_o right_a sentence_n concern_v god_n his_o providence_n and_o end_n of_o man_n yet_o be_v it_o foulie_o defile_v when_o plato_n by_o law_n allow_v a_o unclean_a community_n and_o by_o deed_n confirm_v more_o horrible_a wickedness_n than_o be_v of_o we_o to_o be_v utter_v and_o therefore_o both_o socrates_n &_o plato_n when_o they_o endeavour_n of_o one_o side_n to_o purge_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n on_o the_o other_o they_o defile_v the_o same_o with_o a_o abominable_a wickedness_n but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o it_o be_v in_o all_o respect_n pure_a so_o it_o make_v the_o soul_n of_o he_o who_o by_o a_o livelie_a faith_n embrace_v the_o gospel_n pure_a and_o perfect_a it_o deliver_v he_o from_o erroneous_a opinion_n it_o replenish_v he_o with_o sound_a judgement_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n raiseth-up_a pure_a affection_n to_o which_o when_o the_o will_n do_v assent_v the_o action_n both_o internal_a &_o outward_a as_o most_o clear_a river_n from_o a_o most_o pure_a fountain_n do_v issue-out_a the_o second_o it_o refresh_v the_o soul_n say_v david_n the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v wither_v with_o a_o most_o grievous_a thirst_n neither_o can_v they_o be_v comfort_v or_o refresh_v before_o they_o have_v drink_v of_o the_o healthful_a springe_n of_o israel_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n do_v evermore_o augment_v the_o thirst_n which_o nothing_o but_o the_o liquor_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v mitigate_v or_o take-awaie_a of_o this_o water_n the_o prophet_n zechariah_n speak_v when_o he_o say_v and_o in_o y_z t_z day_n shall_v there_o water_n of_o life_n go-out_a from_o jerusalem_fw-la 8._o that_o be_v y_fw-fr e_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v that_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o the_o most_o fresh_a and_o clear_a water_n be_v to_o he_o that_o thirst_v of_o this_o speak_v our_o lord_n in_o y_z e_z fourth_z of_o john_n whosoever_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o 14._o shall_v never_o be_v more_o a_o thirst_n but_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o be_v in_o he_o à _fw-la well_o of_o water_n springing-up_a into_o everlasting_a life_n the_o three_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v sure_a that_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v no_o deceiteful_a testimony_n concern_v the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o man-ward_n for_o as_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n do_v witness_v that_o god_n without_o respect_n both_o of_o person_n &_o of_o nation_n will_v throw_v together_o with_o the_o devil_n his_o enemy_n all_o obstinate_a &_o impenitent_a sinner_n into_o everlasting_a darkness_n &_o torment_n so_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v testify_v how_o god_n for_o his_o son_n sake_n will_v receive_v all_o man_n be_v they_o never_o so_o egregious_a sinner_n into_o his_o favour_n again_o that_o theâ—e_n may_v be_v number_v among_o the_o heir_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n if_o so_o be_v that_o they_o believe_v the_o gospel_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a faith_n rest_n upon_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o unchangeable_a rule_n of_o god_n his_o will_n commend_v to_o we_o in_o his_o word_n the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v call_v sure_a &_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n 32._o truth_n as_o when_o it_o be_v say_v the_o truth_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a for_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n do_v offer_n christ_n the_o deliverer_n of_o who_o it_o be_v write_v 36._o if_o y_o e_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o be_v free_a indeed_o the_o 4._o it_o give_v wisdom_n unto_o the_o simple_a the_o wise_a man_n of_o this_o world_n know_v nothing_o of_o god_n his_o will_n as_o they_o shall_v they_o understand_v not_o thorough_o his_o work_n which_o be_v to_o recite_v the_o chief_a his_o wisdom_n in_o create_v of_o man_n his_o justice_n in_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n his_o mercy_n in_o repair_v of_o man_n his_o merciful_a goodness_n in_o convert_n of_o a_o sinner_n they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o houshoulde_n of_o god_n and_o other_o sect_n they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o way_n both_o to_o avoid_v eternal_a misery_n and_o to_o obtain_v everlasting_a happiness_n and_o they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o manner_n how_o to_o serve_v god_n which_o for_o the_o most_o part_n do_v consist_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n who_o wisdom_n be_v infinite_a but_o even_o simple_a one_o through_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n attain_v this_o wisdom_n whereas_o the_o great_a and_o most_o mighty_a of_o the_o world_n do_v miserable_o overthrow_v themselves_o by_o their selfe_o wisdom_n for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n speak_v by_o the_o prophet_n iremiah_n shall_v stand_v for_o ever_o 9_o they_o have_v reject_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o wisdom_n be_v in_o they_o the_o fifte_n the_o statute_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v right_a this_o say_n be_v to_o be_v oppose_v against_o the_o destiny_n feign_v out_o of_o zeno_n his_o school_n for_o it_o give_v to_o understande_v how_o god_n be_v no_o accepter_n of_o person_n buâ—_n indifferent_a to_o all_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o decree_n he_o will_v doubtless_o the_o salvation_n of_o all_o man_n but_o through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v write_v 4._o god_n he_o will_v have_v all_o man_n be_v save_v and_o come_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o will_v also_o that_o all_o impenitent_a person_n without_o respect_n of_o any_o shall_v utterlie_o perish_v the_o sixth_o they_o rejoice_v the_o heart_n this_o effect_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o chief_a good_a thing_n which_o can_v betide_v mankind_n in_o this_o life_n no_o doctrine_n of_o man_n can_v tell_v how_o to_o heal_v the_o wound_n of_o conscience_n for_o he_o which_o be_v guilty_a in_o his_o mind_n of_o any_o grievous_a crime_n carry_v about_o with_o he_o day_n &_o night_n a_o witness_n and_o a_o accuse_a conscience_n which_o can_v be_v help_v by_o no_o philosophy_n at_o al._n but_o the_o sound_n only_o of_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v that_o apply_v the_o good_a plaster_n and_o the_o most_o present_a remedy_n to_o the_o wound_a conscience_n while_o it_o testify_v how_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n 25._o and_o be_v risen-againe_a for_o our_o justification_n 4._o how_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v 28._o and_o how_o christ_n call_v those_o which_o labour_n unto_o himself_o as_o unto_o the_o physician_n to_o which_o he_o promise_v help_v and_o that_o gratis_o for_o he_o as_o augustine_n both_o godly_a and_o right_o do_v say_v have_v make_v our_o offence_n his_o offence_n that_o his_o righteousness_n may_v be_v our_o righteousness_n so_o that_o when_o our_o conscience_n be_v sprinkele_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o they_o be_v when_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o then_o be_v they_o purify_v â—_o
few_o attaine-unto_a can_v for_o all_o that_o persuade_v the_o people_n how_o they_o be_v to_o be_v follow_v hitherto_o generalie_a have_v we_o speak_v of_o heavenly_a miracle_n mirace_n now_o come_v we_o unto_o y_z e_o mark_n whereby_o divine_a be_v distinguish_v from_o devilish_a and_o true_a from_o from_o feign_a miracle_n the_o note_n be_v six_o namely_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o nature_n the_o power_n the_o manner_n of_o do_v the_o efficient_a cause_n the_o cause_n move_v before_o it_o be_v wrought_v and_o the_o end_n by_o these_o note_n as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o touchstone_n miracle_n aswell_o of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o saint_n namely_o divine_a as_o feign_v and_o diabolical_a as_o of_o magician_n and_o enchanter_n be_v to_o be_v examine_v for_o the_o first_o therefore_o note_n the_o truth_n of_o the_o essence_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v all_o the_o miracle_n of_o christ_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o essence_n that_o be_v be_v such_o in_o deed_n as_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v lazarus_n lazarus_n have_v lie_v four_o day_n in_o the_o grave_n 17._o &_o stoonk_a again_o therefore_o without_o doubt_n he_o be_v dead_a therefore_o christ_n raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a wrought_v a_o true_a miracle_n in_o deed_n for_o be_v raise_v he_o live_v true_o he_o eat_v and_o drink_v whereby_o many_o jew_n that_o know_v he_o maruel_v much_o at_o the_o miracle_n neither_o be_v there_o want_v which_o seek_v to_o kill_v lazarus_n that_o so_o they_o may_v either_o blemish_n or_o deny_v the_o dead_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o true_a miracle_n but_o the_o miracle_n of_o the_o devil_n wrought_v and_o of_o magician_n be_v do_v by_o juggle_a and_o delude_v the_o eye_n as_o those_o be_v in_o time_n pass_v that_o happen_v in_o epidaurus_n and_o else_o where_o or_o by_o secret_a and_o natural_a philosophy_n for_o the_o devil_n who_o exact_o &_o perfect_o know_v both_o the_o nature_n &_o power_n of_o thing_n can_v secret_o apply_v either_o herb_n or_o stone_n the_o effect_n whereof_o be_v count_v of_o ignorant_a man_n for_o a_o miracle_n albeit_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o nature_n the_o second_o note_n mark_n whereby_o true_a miracle_n be_v know_v from_o false_a be_v the_o power_n whereby_o they_o be_v wrought_v the_o which_o if_o it_o exceed_v the_o power_n of_o nature_n be_v doubtless_o divine_a and_o the_o miracle_n so_o do_v have_v god_n for_o the_o author_n of_o they_o wrought_v this_o divine_a power_n may_v diverslie_o be_v see_v in_o the_o miracle_n both_o of_o the_o saint_n and_o of_o christ_n himself_o first_o in_o y_z e_z very_a action_n as_o for_o y_z e_z sun_n to_o stay_v his_o course_n or_o to_o return_v from_o the_o west_n unto_o the_o east_n 13._o for_o a_o man_n to_o walk_v upon_o the_o water_n as_o upon_o dry_a land_n which_o thing_n we_o read_v our_o saviour_n to_o have_v do_v 25_o secondlie_o in_o the_o subject_n upon_o who_o the_o deed_n be_v do_v 29_o as_o to_o give_v to_o the_o blind_a sight_n and_o life_n to_o the_o dead_a &_o for_o nature_n may_v give_v both_o light_n and_o life_n too_o but_o not_o either_o to_o the_o blind_a or_o to_o the_o dead_a as_o our_o saviour_n do_v thirdlie_o by_o the_o order_n also_o and_o manner_n whereby_o they_o be_v do_v 26._o as_o sudden_o to_o cease_v a_o tempest_n 32_o and_o the_o trouble_a sea_n sudden_o to_o heal_v the_o sick_a so_o do_v we_o read_v our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o have_v command_v the_o wind_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o the_o tempest_n which_o forthwith_o obey_v he_o 13._o &_o manietymes_o even_o with_o a_o beck_n and_o sudden_o to_o have_v heal_v leper_n and_o other_o 34._o fourthlie_o by_o the_o worker_n as_o to_o behold_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n which_o thing_n belong_v only_o unto_o god_n 47._o how_o often_o i_o pray_v you_o do_v we_o read_v that_o christ_n see_v the_o very_a cogitation_n sometime_o of_o his_o own_o disciple_n 11._o sometime_o of_o his_o adversary_n fiftlie_o by_o the_o instrument_n wherwithal_o the_o miracle_n be_v do_v as_o with_o clay_n to_o restore_v sight_n to_o y_z e_z blind_a whereas_o clay_n naturalie_a will_v make_v blind_a rather_o but_o the_o lord_n use_v clay_n in_o heal_v the_o blind_a that_o the_o cure_n may_v seem_v to_o proceed_v not_o from_o nature_n but_o from_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n and_o so_o christ_n do_v work_v all_o sort_n of_o miracle_n that_o if_o any_o man_n as_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v very_o diverse_a shall_v suspect_v or_o not_o be_v through_o persuade_v in_o some_o one_o so_o many_a and_o so_o diverse_a be_v add_v that_o now_o all_o matter_n and_o occasion_n of_o doubt_v be_v quite_o remove_v so_o y_z e_z none_o may_v doubt_v whether_o y_z e_z miracle_n of_o christ_n be_v do_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n but_o neither_o the_o devil_n nor_o any_o other_o power_n that_o be_v finite_a can_v work_v such_o miracle_n miracle_n and_o although_o many_o thing_n do_v seem_v to_o be_v miracle_n yet_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v not_o because_o they_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n as_o by_o herb_n or_o some_o other_o thing_n which_o the_o devil_n secret_o can_v apply_v and_o therefore_o many_o thing_n be_v do_v which_o be_v know_v to_o the_o skilful_a in_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n that_o y_o e_o rude_a people_n account_v for_o miracle_n as_o be_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v do_v by_o art_n magic_a as_o above_o also_o we_o have_v note_v the_o third_o note_n follow_v note_n to_o wit_v the_o manner_n of_o work_a miracle_n 27_o sometime_o christ_n by_o only_o command_v show_v miracle_n to_o declare_v how_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o nature_n 41._o sometime_o he_o do_v so_o by_o invocation_n to_o give_v man_n to_o understand_v from_o who_o he_o have_v all_o thing_n and_o also_o to_o meet_v with_o their_o slander_n who_o say_v that_o in_o the_o name_n of_o beelzebub_n the_o chief_a of_o the_o devil_n he_o cast-out_a devil_n sometime_o by_o y_z e_z use_n of_o one_o thing_n or_o another_o 6._o as_o by_o clay_n or_o spittle_n to_o show_v that_o god_n work_v sometime_o by_o mean_n &_o sometime_o without_o mean_v sometime_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o mean_n sometime_o through_o the_o touch_n of_o his_o garment_n sometime_o by_o his_o only_a pleasure_n be_v absent_a 20._o but_o the_o illusion_n of_o devil_n which_o have_v likeness_n of_o miracle_n 36._o be_v do_v after_o foolish_a and_o very_a ridiculous_a mean_n 30_o whereby_o it_o may_v easy_o be_v perceave_v who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o they_o 10_o for_o y_o e_o devil_n that_o no_o man_n may_v suspect_v they_o to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n command_v word_n to_o be_v use_v that_o agree_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o the_o matter_n as_o if_o a_o horse_n be_v to_o be_v heal_v these_o word_n be_v to_o be_v say_v the_o sea_n be_v salt_n and_o freeze_a in_o the_o winter_n and_o some_o such_o thing_n more_o absurd_a sometime_o you_o t_o wolf_n put_v on_o a_o lamb_n skin_n and_o will_v have_v the_o word_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o be_v use_v as_o some_o verse_n of_o the_o psalter_n to_o be_v recite_v or_o a_o sentence_n out_o of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v hang_v about_o y_o e_o neck_n or_o a_o mass_n or_o more_o to_o be_v say_v &_o sometime_o he_o will_v have_v bean_n or_o other_o thing_n to_o be_v put_v under_o a_o holy_a clout_n of_o linen_n but_o who_o can_v bring_v all_o his_o toy_n into_o remembrance_n the_o which_o be_v better_a know_v to_o the_o bondslave_n of_o satan_n than_o to_o the_o godly_a the_o 4._o note_n be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n note_n christ_n at_o no_o time_n seek_v occasion_n to_o work_v miracle_n but_o always_o use_v y_o e_o occasion_n offer_v he_o take_v neither_o time_n nor_o place_n to_o show_v his_o cunning_n but_o sudden_o always_o &_o according_a to_o the_o matter_n minister_v but_o y_o e_o devil_n &_o deluder_n of_o the_o simple_a seek_v both_o time_n &_o place_n convenient_a for_o their_o juggle_a and_o have_v their_o certain_a preparation_n again_o christ_n who_o excel_v in_o true_a holiness_n wrought_v miracle_n both_o by_o himself_o &_o by_o his_o good_a and_o godly_a disciple_n but_o satan_n do_v his_o feign_a miracle_n by_o wicked_a by_o naughty_a person_n witch_n unclean_a man_n by_o wiseman_n by_o fairy_n by_o the_o reprobate_n who_o no_o man_n can_v doubt_v do_v work_n by_o guile_n and_o fradulentlie_o the_o fifte_a note_n note_n be_v the_o cause_n move_v before_o the_o thing_n be_v do_v the_o son_n of_o god_n &_o other_o good_a man_n at_o no_o time_n respect_v their_o own_o commodity_n but_o the_o profit_n of_o other_o y_z t_z it_o may_v appear_v how_o in_o their_o miracle_n they_o seek_v not_o their_o own_o glory_n but_o be_v bring_v
nothing_o else_o but_o a_o absolve_a of_o the_o believe_a man_n from_o sin_n a_o impute_v of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o a_o free_a accept_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n for_o christ_n his_o sake_n and_o whosoever_o shall_v patch_v his_o own_o merit_n with_o christ_n as_o either_o a_o part_n or_o a_o cause_n or_o consummation_n of_o righteousness_n be_v doubtless_o out_o of_o the_o way_n according_a unto_o that_o of_o paul_n unto_o the_o roman_n be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n 3._o and_o go_v about_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n they_o have_v not_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v 4._o wherefore_o abide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o christ_n his_o merit_n least_o with_o the_o unbelieve_a jew_n and_o idolatrous_a papist_n we_o utterlie_o forgo_v righteousness_n and_o salvation_n how_o be_v he_o the_o way_n by_o example_n example_n in_o propose_v himself_o for_o a_o pattern_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o that_o i_o have_v give_v you_o a_o example_n that_o you_o shall_v do_v 15._o even_o as_o i_o have_v do_v to_o you_o again_o 24._o love_v you_o one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o i_o be_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n 12._o he_o that_o follow_v i_o shall_v not_o walk_v in_o darkness_n 12._o but_o shall_v have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n now_o he_o do_v follow_v christ_n who_o both_o embrace_v his_o doctrine_n and_o rest_v upon_o his_o merit_n and_o place_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o light_n before_o he_o then_o by_o doctrine_n christ_n do_v illuminate_v the_o mind_n that_o he_o may_v show_v the_o father_n by_o merit_n he_o do_v justify_v and_o by_o his_o example_n prescribe_v a_o rule_n to_o live_v by_o so_o that_o justly_o he_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v the_o only_a way_n of_o salvation_n and_o happiness_n how_o be_v christ_n the_o truth_n truth_n he_o be_v the_o truth_n both_o in_o fulfil_v the_o prophecy_n and_o in_o perform_v promise_n and_o final_o in_o give_v true_a liberty_n and_o freedom_n for_o first_o all_o the_o prophecy_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v fulfil_v in_o he_o according_a unto_o that_o of_o john_n 17._o the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v what_o moses_n have_v shadow_v by_o figure_n christ_n in_o truth_n have_v fulfil_v again_o he_o do_v constant_o keep_v promise_n he_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o his_o church_n &_o he_o give_v a_o evident_a token_n that_o he_o be_v present_a by_o his_o wonderful_a preserve_n y_o e_o same_o amidde_v the_o rage_n of_o satan_n &_o his_o limb_n 20_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o overcome_v the_o church_n 18._o which_o promise_v he_o keep_v faithful_o final_o he_o be_v the_o truth_n also_o in_o give_v true_a liberty_n 31._o hitherto_o be_v that_o of_o john_n if_o you_o continue_v in_o my_o wordâ—_n 38._o you_o shall_v know_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o truth_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a that_o be_v of_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n he_o will_v make_v you_o the_o free_a son_n of_o god_n so_o that_o sin_n can_v have_v no_o more_o power_n over_o you_o and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o afterward_o in_o the_o same_o chap._n be_v say_v 36._o if_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a in_o deed_n and_o the_o son_n make_v free_a when_o he_o endu_v man_n with_o his_o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o say_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n how_o be_v christ_n the_o life_n life_n by_o regenerate_v sanctifieng_v and_o glorifieng_v by_o regenerate_v because_o through_o his_o spirit_n he_o regenerate_v we_o into_o new_a man_n we_o for_o through_o believe_v we_o by_o a_o certain_a secret_a blast_n and_o work_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v bear_v the_o child_n of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o say_n 12._o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n the_o greek_a word_n in_o that_o place_n signify_v not_o so_o much_o a_o power_n as_o a_o pre-eminence_n and_o therefore_o nonnus_n do_v apt_o express_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v a_o celestial_a honour_n or_o pre-eminence_n how_o this_o new_a spiritual_a nativity_n come_v to_o pass_v christ_n teach_v john_n 3._o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v 8._o and_o thou_o hear_v the_o sound_n thereof_o but_o can_v not_o tell_v whence_o it_o come_v so_o be_v every_o man_n that_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v as_o nothing_o of_o the_o wind_n be_v perceive_v but_o through_o the_o blast_n and_o sound_v so_o we_o be_v regenerate_v after_o a_o hide_a form_n when_o we_o believe_v but_o that_o regeneration_n be_v perceave_v through_o the_o power_n and_o work_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v a_o notable_a token_n of_o this_o new_a regeneration_n be_v baptism_n furthermore_o here_o will_v be_v consider_v the_o comparison_n between_o the_o life_n of_o nature_n grace_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n the_o more_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o the_o love_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n the_o life_n of_o nature_n be_v very_o short_a but_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o immortality_n as_o a_o image_n have_v the_o shape_n and_o not_o the_o substance_n so_o this_o present_a life_n have_v nothing_o permanent_a nothing_o of_o continuance_n and_o therefore_o paul_n do_v say_v the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n goeth-away_a 3_o for_o this_o present_a life_n have_v many_o sudden_a change_n but_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v the_o thing_n which_o evermore_o abide_v and_o continue_v the_o present_a life_n be_v call_v a_o natural_a life_n but_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n be_v a_o divine_a life_n as_o witness_v the_o apostle_n the_o present_a life_n be_v exclude_v out_o of_o paradise_n but_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o spiritual_a paradise_n wherefore_o henceforth_o beware_v we_o of_o trap_n lest_o again_o deceive_v of_o the_o old_a serpent_n we_o be_v exclude_v out_o of_o paradise_n again_o us._n christ_n be_v the_o life_n by_o sanctifieng_v for_o the_o regenerate_a more_o and_o more_o daily_a by_o the_o power_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o death_n &_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n be_v mortify_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o quicken_v in_o y_z e_z spirit_n 3._o for_o so_o say_v y_o e_o apostle_n know_v you_o not_o that_o all_o we_o which_o have_v be_v baptize_v in_o to_o jesus_n christ_n have_v be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n we_o be_v bury_v then_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raised-up_a from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o therefore_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v mortify_v in_o we_o it_o be_v do_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n that_o the_o spirit_n be_v quicken_v it_o be_v by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n this_o mortification_n and_o this_o quicken_a 〈◊〉_d be_v part_n of_o sanctification_n whereunto_o the_o apostle_n testify_v we_o be_v call_v this_o sanctification_n or_o separation_n of_o man_n from_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o the_o gentile_n through_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o coâ—iunction_n of_o he_o with_o god_n through_o y_fw-es e_fw-es quicken_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v y_z e_z renew_v or_o repair_v of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n wherefore_o as_o the_o image_n of_o caesar_n in_o coin_n put_v man_n in_o mind_n what_o be_v due_a to_o caesar_n so_o this_o image_n of_o god_n do_v admonish_v man_n what_o he_o bear_v this_o image_n of_o god_n owe_v to_o god_n last_o of_o all_o us._n he_o be_v call_v the_o life_n by_o glorifieng_v for_o by_o his_o own_o power_n he_o shall_v raise_v we_o up_o &_o be_v up-raised_n he_o will_v endue_v we_o with_o immortal_a glory_n for_o they_o be_v both_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n to_o wit_n both_o the_o raising-up_a of_o the_o dead_a and_o the_o give_v of_o eternal_a life_n wherein_o we_o shall_v be_v conformable_a to_o he_o world_n without_o end_n this_o likeness_n of_o the_o church_n with_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o conjunction_n what_o and_o knit_v of_o he_o with_o god_n be_v man_n perfect_a felicity_n yea_o and_o the_o end_n of_o man_n for_o if_o that_o be_v man_n end_n which_o make_v he_o perfect_a and_o bless_a so_o that_o he_o shall_v neither_o want_v nor_o wish_v any_o thing_n and_o be_v therefore_o name_v the_o end_n because_o it_o pertain_v unto_o
thing_n to_o do_v first_o they_o shall_v wash_v themselves_o with_o water_n whereby_o be_v signify_v how_o by_o nature_n they_o themselves_o be_v unclean_a be_v to_o be_v cleanse_v by_o spiritual_a water_n which_o christ_n the_o chief_a priest_n alone_o do_v sprincle_n a_o effectual_a badge_n whereof_o baptism_n be_v then_o they_o be_v to_o put-on_z garment_n not_o their_o own_o but_o the_o priestly_a garment_n which_o thing_n betoken_v the_o innocence_n of_o christ_n wherewithal_o be_v cleanse_v and_o clothe_v with_o his_o blood_n they_o do_v seem_v righteous_a and_o beautiful_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n after_o that_o they_o be_v anoint_v whereby_o the_o spiritual_a ointment_n wherewithal_o they_o be_v anoint_v for_o prophet_n king_n and_o priest_n and_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v effectualie_a teach_v concern_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o benefit_n be_v signify_v last_o they_o fill_v their_o hand_n that_o be_v they_o sacrifice_v for_o then_o obedience_n do_v please_v god_n when_o it_o be_v show_v of_o they_o who_o be_v purge_v through_o faith_n clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o unct_v with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n when_o they_o offer_v burn_v offering_n they_o be_v admonish_v to_o offer_v up_o themselves_o spiritualie_a to_o god_n whereunto_o paul_n in_o his_o 12._o chapter_n unto_o the_o roman_n have_v regard_n when_o these_o part_n of_o live_a creature_n as_o the_o kidneie_n the_o liver_n the_o fat_a which_o part_n of_o all_o other_o be_v prone_a unto_o concupiscence_n be_v sacrifice_v they_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o kill_v wicked_a lust_n and_o concupiscence_n that_o they_o may_v addict_v themselves_o all_o whole_a to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o part_n of_o the_o beast_n do_v give_v they_o to_o learn_v how_o they_o shall_v cut_v the_o word_n of_o god_n aright_o and_o apply_v the_o same_o according_a to_o y_z e_z condition_n of_o man_n which_o thing_n paul_n seem_v to_o point-at_a 25_o when_o he_o command_v to_o divide_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n aright_o of_o the_o double_a signification_n of_o the_o altar_n we_o have_v speak_v already_o neither_o may_v we_o overpasse_v how_o it_o be_v decree_v that_o neither_o leaven_n nor_o honey_n shall_v be_v use_v in_o sacrifice_n but_o that_o they_o shall_v besprincle_n every_o sacrifice_n with_o salt_n for_o as_o we_o be_v admonish_v by_o leaven_n that_o malice_n be_v to_o be_v exclude_v according_a to_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o by_o honey_n that_o all_o hypocrisy_n must_v be_v laid-awaie_a so_o the_o salt_n do_v signify_v that_o all_o work_n ought_v to_o be_v season_v with_o spiritual_a wisdom_n faith_n and_o prayer_n otherwise_o they_o will_v not_o please_v god_n more_o note_n of_o this_o matter_n you_o may_v read_v in_o our_o commentary_n upon_o the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n chap._n 22._o 1._o of_o the_o original_a cause_n of_o idolatry_n 2._o of_o the_o diverse_a god_n in_o time_n pass_v 3._o festival_n day_n 4._o and_o sacrifice_n among_o the_o gentile_n afore_o we_o come_v unto_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o gentile_n we_o will_v say_v somewhat_o concern_v their_o god_n and_o their_o sundry_a feast_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v call_v into_o mind_n both_o what_o a_o horrible_a punishment_n the_o blindness_n of_o such_o as_o depart_v from_o god_n be_v and_o what_o a_o great_a and_o unspeakable_a benefit_n it_o be_v to_o have_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o not_o only_o show_v to_o we_o the_o true_a god_n but_o also_o prescribe_v a_o right_a form_n of_o serve_v god_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v lead_v through_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o life_n until_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o y_fw-es e_fw-es mark_v y_z t_z be_v unto_o glorious_a immortality_n where_o we_o shall_v be_v conformable_a to_o christ_n our_o lord_n for_o evermore_o which_o conformity_n be_v the_o repair_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o and_o the_o last_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n and_o reparation_n through_o the_o son_n of_o god_n our_o only_a redeemer_n in_o the_o 31._o chapter_n of_o genesis_n mention_n be_v make_v of_o the_o god_n of_o the_o gentile_n idolatry_n where_o laban_n unto_o his_o son_n in_o law_n 30._o do_v say_v wherefore_o have_v thou_o steal_v my_o good_n whereof_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o the_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v obscure_v among_o the_o posterity_n of_o noah_n forthwith_a they_o invent_v strange_a god_n and_o feign_a worshippinge_n for_o see_v as_o cicero_n do_v say_v there_o be_v no_o people_n neither_o so_o uncivil_a nor_o so_o savage_a but_o although_o they_o be_v ignorant_a which_o be_v the_o true_a god_n yet_o they_o know_v that_o some_o god_n be_v to_o be_v worship_v have_v lose_v the_o true_a god_n and_o his_o word_n they_o make_v to_o themselves_o feign_v god_n which_o thing_n paul_n do_v pronounce_v be_v the_o punishment_n of_o their_o neglect_v the_o true_a god_n 21._o when_o he_o say_v because_o that_o when_o they_o know_v god_n they_o glorify_v he_o not_o as_o god_n neither_o be_v thankful_a but_o become_v vain_a in_o their_o imagination_n and_o their_o foolish_a heart_n be_v full_a of_o darkness_n 22._o when_o they_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v wise_a 23._o they_o become_v fool_n for_o they_o turn_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o uncorruptible_a god_n to_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o image_n of_o à _fw-fr corruptible_fw-fr man_n &_o of_o bird_n and_o fourefooted_a beast_n and_o creep_a thing_n wherefore_o also_o god_n give_v they_o up_o to_o their_o heart_n lust_n 25._o unto_o uncleanes_n to_o defile_v their_o own_o body_n between_o themselves_o which_o turn_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n unto_o a_o lie_n and_o worship_v and_o serve_v the_o creature_n forsake_v the_o creator_n which_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o 12._o so_o then_o idolatry_n and_o the_o invention_n of_o feign_a god_n be_v the_o just_a punishment_n of_o apostasy_n from_o the_o true_a god_n and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o y_z e_z same_o apostle_n do_v say_v therefore_o god_n shall_v send_v they_o strong_a delusion_n that_o they_o shall_v believe_v lie_n that_o all_o they_o may_v be_v damn_v which_o believe_v not_o the_o truth_n but_o have_v pleasure_n in_o unrighteousness_n hitherto_o of_o the_o occasion_n gentile_n and_o cause_n of_o idolatry_n among_o the_o gentile_n now_o add_v we_o somewhat_o concern_v the_o diverse_a god_n which_o they_o have_v the_o posterity_n of_o noah_n be_v gross_a &_o rude_a do_v not_o worship_n god_n the_o creator_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o thing_n which_o to_o the_o sight_n appear_v goodly_a and_o wonderful_a in_o their_o blockish_a and_o most_o dull_a judgement_n they_o take_v for_o go_n this_o error_n flow_v from_o the_o parent_n unto_o the_o child_n &_o daielie_o more_o and_o more_o increase_a through_o continuance_n of_o time_n it_o wax_v strong_a the_o age_n follow_v deem_v it_o impiety_n to_o resist_v the_o same_o for_o the_o posterity_n think_v they_o do_v owe_v that_o reverence_n to_o their_o predecessor_n which_o child_n do_v to_o their_o parent_n even_o as_o many_o at_o this_o day_n will_v not_o depart_v from_o popery_n because_o of_o the_o reverence_n y_fw-fr t_o they_o bear_v to_o their_o forefather_n and_o therefore_o some_o because_o of_o their_o goodly_a show_n &_o greatness_n worship_v the_o heaven_n the_o star_n the_o sun_n moon_n &_o element_n some_o do_v number_n brute_n beast_n of_o who_o they_o reap_v any_o commodity_n among_o the_o god_n so_o do_v the_o egyptian_n ox_n cat_n &_o serpent_n some_o ascribe_v divine_a honour_n to_o man_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o benefit_n or_o for_o fear_n or_o for_o flattery_n some_o account_v even_o the_o foul_a devil_n for_o go_n and_o other_o esteem_a paleness_n fear_v the_o ague_n and_o such_o like_a for_o go_n al_n those_o through_o the_o great_a &_o most_o miserable_a calamity_n of_o mankind_n be_v call_v and_o count_v go_n but_o to_o speak_v only_o of_o man_n admit_v into_o the_o company_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o god_n that_o be_v extreme_a madness_n of_o they_o to_o choose_v they_o as_o they_o do_v not_o for_o their_o noble_a virtue_n but_o for_o their_o notable_a &_o egregious_a vice_n as_o they_o do_v epicure_n wanton_n harlot_n adulterer_n and_o they_o which_o have_v be_v most_o shamfulie_o defile_v with_o y_z e_z incest_n even_o of_o their_o own_o mother_n their_o own_o sister_n their_o own_o daughter_n the_o father_n of_o y_z e_z god_n they_o fain_o sometime_o in_o y_z e_z shape_n of_o a_o bull_n sometime_o of_o a_o eagle_n sometime_o of_o a_o swain_n sometime_o of_o a_o golden_a fleece_n to_o be_v disguise_v &_o so_o to_o have_v deflower_v &_o defile_a virgin_n &_o woman_n they_o say_v mercury_n y_fw-fr e_o precedent_n of_o sweet_a speech_n change_v himself_o into_o a_o goat_n to_o obtain_v his_o desire_a pleasure_n with_o venus_n what_o shall_v
i_o make_v mention_n either_o of_o apollo_n heat_n or_o of_o the_o in_o temperancy_n of_o daphnie_n the_o virgin_n what_o shall_v i_o tell_v how_o the_o same_o apollo_n embrace_v the_o body_n of_o a_o senseless_a baie-tree_n through_o untemperate_a lust_n how_o proserpina_n be_v stolne-awaie_a by_o pluto_n how_o the_o mother_n ceres_n do_v wander_v for_o these_o god_n go_n the_o devil_n enemy_n to_o mankind_n institute_v festival_n day_n solemn_a ceremony_n and_o popular_a bankete_n to_o be_v keep_v every_o one_o have_v a_o several_a title_n or_o name_n to_o jupiter_n panthea_n to_o juno_n herea_n to_o minerva_n panathenea_n dionysia_n to_o father_n bacchus_n to_o ceres_n eleusinia_n and_o tesmophoria_n delia_n to_o apollo_n and_o phithia_n hermea_n to_o mercury_n to_o neptune_n posidonia_n to_o hercules_n heraclea_n aesclepia_n and_o panasia_n to_o aesculapius_n be_v dedicate_v use_v at_o these_o feast_n of_o the_o god_n all_o manner_n wickedness_n be_v commit_v and_o wine_n so_o immoderate_o quaffed-up_a that_o the_o next_o day_n they_o will_v be_v sick_a of_o surfeit_v yea_o such_o as_o at_o all_o other_o time_n abhor_a dronkenes_n at_o these_o feast_n will_v commend_v the_o same_o as_o a_o holy_a work_n and_o thereof_o the_o greek_a word_n that_o signify_v dronkenes_n dronknes_n do_v spring_n for_o methe_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o as_o it_o be_v metha_n to_o thuein_o y_fw-fr t_o be_v after_o sacrifice_n and_o because_o of_o the_o pain_n procede_v from_o surfeit_v the_o next_o day_n after_o the_o feast_n be_v call_v episda_n whereof_o the_o name_n be_v translate_v unto_o the_o time_n of_o revengement_n for_o the_o wickedness_n before_o commit_v other_o thing_n commit_v at_o these_o banquet_n be_v so_o abominable_a that_o for_o shame_n i_o can_v utter_v they_o wherefore_o let_v we_o come_v unto_o the_o sacrifice_n themselves_o some_o do_v sacrifice_n frankincense_n to_o their_o god_n gentile_n other_o wine_n and_o herb_n afterward_o in_o process_n of_o time_n they_o offer_v sometime_o even_o whole_a flock_n of_o sheep_n sometime_o a_o hundred_o bullock_n whereof_o come_v that_o name_n ekatombe_n which_o homer_n use_v some_o do_v sacrifice_n even_o whole_a herd_n of_o ox_n also_o and_o at_o the_o length_n through_o the_o instigation_n of_o sathan_n that_o murderer_n who_o by_o his_o oracle_n seduce_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n they_o come_v to_o that_o pass_n that_o they_o sacrifice_v man_n through_o which_o madness_n not_o one_o man_n alone_o nor_o one_o country_n only_o but_o even_o very_a many_o nation_n be_v drive_v to_o think_v that_o the_o god_n be_v pacify_v by_o the_o offering_n of_o man_n flesh_n diogenes_n as_o theophilus_n do_v report_n persuade_v child_n to_o slay_v their_o own_o parent_n in_o sacrifice_n and_o to_o eat_v their_o flesh_n it_o be_v a_o custom_n among_o y_fw-es e_fw-es grecian_n at_o the_o yeerlie_a feast_n of_o bacchus_n to_o sacrifice_v quick_a man_n the_o lacedaemonian_n do_v offer_v to_o mars_n the_o flesh_n of_o man_n the_o same_o people_n with_o other_o nation_n in_o y_z e_z time_n of_o a_o dearth_n or_o of_o war_n do_v run_v unto_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o man_n as_o unto_o a_o last_o refuge_n whereof_o it_o come_v that_o when_o eumoiphus_n king_n of_o thracia_n have_v invade_v grecia_n with_o a_o army_n the_o king_n of_o grecia_n fear_v both_o himself_o and_o his_o people_n send_v messenger_n to_o know_v y_z e_o oracle_n of_o apollo_n that_o be_v of_o a_o foul_a and_o wicked_a spirit_n and_o to_o crave_v how_o the_o god_n offend_v may_v be_v pacify_v to_o who_o the_o oracle_n make_v answer_v that_o by_o the_o sacrifice_a of_o the_o king_n daughter_n if_o her_o own_o parent_n do_v kill_v she_o before_o they_o encounter_v with_o the_o enemy_n the_o wrath_n of_o the_o god_n will_v be_v pacify_v when_o erechtheus_n the_o king_n and_o praxithea_n his_o wife_n hear_v this_o answer_n they_o forthwith_a do_v offer_v their_o murder_a daughter_n unto_o the_o devil_n and_o thereupon_o encounter_v with_o the_o enemy_n and_o drive_v he_o from_o their_o kingdom_n aristodemus_n in_o like_a sort_n kill_v his_o only_o daughter_n for_o the_o welfare_n of_o his_o country_n it_o be_v report_v how_o that_o aristomenes_n misenius_n at_o one_o sacrifice_n kill_v 300._o man_n the_o herodian_o and_o cretensian_o at_o the_o feast_n dais_z do_v offer_v to_o saturn_n a_o drunken_a man_n &_o boy_n under_o y_o e_o age_n of_o fourteen_o year_n the_o phenice_n &_o carthagenian_o likewise_o do_v sacrifice_n to_o saturn_n y_fw-fr e_o young_a child_n of_o alderman_n set-out_v in_o princely_a apparel_n and_o for_o neglect_v this_o oblation_n after_o they_o be_v overcome_v of_o agathocles_n to_o pacify_v the_o god_n offend_v at_o one_o time_n they_o offer_v unto_o the_o devil_n 200._o son_n of_o noble_a man_n the_o roman_n be_v of_o opinion_n that_o saturn_n and_o jupiter_n latialis_n be_v please_v with_o the_o sacrifice_a of_o man_n and_o besprincled_a the_o image_n of_o they_o with_o man_n blood_n the_o britane_n for_o a_o long_a while_n do_v use_v to_o sacrifice_v the_o blood_n of_o captive_n in_o their_o suit_n to_o y_fw-fr e_o go_n the_o frenchman_n when_o they_o wage_v battle_n do_v flee_v unto_o the_o sacrifice_a of_o man_n the_o german_n likewise_o by_o a_o barbarous_a custom_n think_v it_o a_o great_a point_n of_o god_n service_n to_o sacrifice_v man_n blood_n to_o mercury_n so_o the_o cimbrian_o bind_v to_o stake_n guilty_a person_n which_o they_o keep_v for_o y_z e_z nonce_n and_o offer_v they_o to_o their_o god_n for_o sacrifice_n theâ—_n amonites_n which_o border_v upon_o y_fw-es e_fw-es jew_o offer_v their_o son_n &_o their_o daughter_n to_o the_o idol_n moloch_n y_z e_z which_o as_o some_o hebrew_n do_v give_v out_o be_v a_o holowe_v image_n make_v of_o brass_n wherein_o child_n be_v include_v that_o fire_n be_v put_v there-und_a they_o may_v be_v consume_v other_o nation_n thereabout_a do_v use_v this_o sacrifice_n after_o another_o custom_n for_o have_v build_v &_o set-on_v fire_n two_o pile_n of_o wood_n they_o drive_v their_o son_n and_o their_o daughter_n into_o the_o flame_n of_o fire_n and_o so_o long_o do_v enforce_v they_o to_o go_v up_o and_o down_o in_o the_o flame_n until_o they_o die_v this_o barbarous_a ceremony_n do_v achas_n and_o manasse_n king_n of_o the_o jew_n imitate_v and_o that_o by_o the_o example_n of_o mesa_n king_n of_o the_o moabite_n naught_o regard_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n to_o the_o contrary_a in_o leviticus_fw-la chapter_n 18_o and_o 20._o which_o cruelty_n the_o lord_n by_o the_o prophet_n jeremiah_n do_v condemn_v 13._o jeremie_n 7._o where_o it_o be_v thus_o write_v they_o have_v build_v the_o high_a place_n of_o topheth_n which_o be_v the_o valley_n of_o ben-humon_a to_o burn_v their_o son_n and_o their_o daughter_n in_o the_o fire_n which_o i_o command_v they_o not_o neither_o come_v it_o in_o my_o heart_n for_o the_o wicked_a hypocrite_n do_v think_v that_o if_o calf_n for_o a_o burn_a sacrifice_n do_v please_v god_n the_o oblation_n of_o their_o son_n for_o a_o burn_a sacrifice_n will_v much_o soon_o please_v he_o and_o if_o god_n be_v delight_v with_o the_o obedience_n of_o abraham_n which_o offer_v his_o son_n isaak_n why_o shall_v he_o not_o like_v also_o the_o oblation_n of_o our_o child_n and_o so_o by_o their_o blind_a understanding_n they_o presume_v to_o correct_v the_o manifest_a commandment_n of_o god_n which_o in_o express_a word_n forbid_v to_o sacrifice_v of_o their_o seed_n to_o the_o idol_n moloch_n but_o what_o may_v be_v learn_v hereby_o we_o may_v learn_v two_o thing_n first_o how_o extreme_a the_o cruelty_n of_o sathan_n upon_o mankind_n be_v and_o how_o great_a the_o darkness_n of_o man_n mind_n be_v when_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n word_n for_o than_o they_o be_v carry_v from_o one_o idolatry_n unto_o another_o and_o from_o one_o sin_n unto_o another_o until_o blind_v in_o all_o manner_n wickedness_n and_o impiety_n they_o delight_v themselves_o even_o in_o their_o own_o filthiness_n which_o doubtless_o be_v a_o horrible_a punishment_n of_o defection_n from_o god_n and_o from_o his_o word_n secondlie_o we_o who_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sathan_n and_o from_o the_o misty_a darkness_n of_o ignorance_n hereby_o have_v occasion_n offer_v we_o continual_o both_o to_o praise_n god_n for_o his_o goodness_n towards_o we_o and_o to_o pray_v he_o earnest_o not_o to_o suffer_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o old_a or_o such_o like_a darkness_n for_o according_a to_o y_z e_z doctrine_n of_o paul_n god_n do_v send_v they_o strong_a delusion_n that_o they_o shall_v believe_v lie_n 12._o and_o be_v deliver_v over_o into_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n which_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o truth_n chap._n 23._o 1._o of_o papistical_a sacrifice_n 2._o of_o consecration_n of_o popish_a priest_n the_o popedom_n or_o
man_n will_v worship_v the_o water_n either_o to_o be_v sprincled_a upon_o a_o man_n to_o be_v baptize_v or_o sprincled_a already_o and_o reserve_v for_o worship_n sake_n now_o whereas_o the_o papist_n do_v attribute_n to_o the_o recite_v of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o supper_n virtue_n to_o transsubstantiate_v to_o speak_v as_o they_o do_v the_o element_n sure_o they_o have_v learn_v that_o of_o the_o magician_n and_o witch_n rather_o than_o of_o christ._n for_o he_o alone_o it_o be_v and_o none_o other_o that_o by_o his_o divine_a power_n work_v in_o the_o supper_n &_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o minister_n reach_v to_o we_o when_o we_o do_v communicate_v his_o very_a body_n and_o his_o very_a blood_n after_o a_o unsearchable_a manner_n and_o whereas_o in_o reform_a church_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v pronounce_v the_o history_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o supper_n with_o a_o loud_a voice_n in_o a_o know_a tongue_n they_o do_v it_o not_o that_o any_o virtue_n by_o that_o recite_v shall_v passove_a into_o the_o element_n but_o otherwise_o for_o a_o most_o holy_a and_o profitable_a purpose_n for_o they_o know_v nothing_o be_v more_o comfortable_a to_o the_o godly_a than_o to_o hear_v the_o history_n of_o the_o institute_v supper_n which_o contain_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o institution_n and_o commend_v to_o they_o the_o great_a love_n between_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o papist_n by_o mumble_v with_o themselves_o the_o word_n of_o the_o supper_n commit_v heinous_a sacrilege_n by_o keep_v close_o the_o doctrine_n of_o gospel_n the_o sum_n whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o history_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o supper_n so_o do_v i_o judge_v it_o a_o intolerable_a thing_n sorelie_o to_o be_v punish_v if_o any_o will_v celebrate_v the_o lord_n his_o supper_n without_o repeat_v the_o history_n of_o the_o same_o take_v either_o out_o of_o the_o evangelist_n or_o out_o of_o paul_n here_o some_o perchance_o will_v arise_v &_o say_v in_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o supper_n in_o the_o reform_a church_n y_o e_o bread_n be_v common_o adore_v even_o as_o in_o y_z e_z papacy_n hereunto_o i_o do_v thus_o answer_v if_o any_o in_o our_o church_n do_v worship_v the_o bread_n and_o the_o cup_n he_o stick_v as_o yet_o in_o a_o papistical_a error_n from_o which_o he_o be_v to_o be_v revoke_v by_o the_o godly_a minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n then_o i_o distinguish_v between_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o the_o reverence_n toward_o the_o majesty_n of_o christ_n present_a in_o the_o supper_n which_o reverence_n we_o do_v testify_v by_o bow_v the_o knee_n and_o by_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n while_o we_o be_v occupy_v in_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o supper_n the_o which_o reverence_n as_o i_o judge_v it_o lawful_a and_o godly_a and_o commend_v to_o we_o by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n so_o i_o do_v think_v the_o worship_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o of_o the_o wine_n be_v wicked_a &_o profane_a both_o because_o we_o have_v no_o commandment_n to_o do_v without_o which_o a_o godly_a mind_n can_v appoint_v nothing_o in_o religion_n and_o also_o because_o it_o be_v mere_a presumption_n as_o that_o which_o be_v not_o content_a with_o that_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o sixth_o reason_n it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o institution_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o supper_n that_o one_o severalie_a by_o himself_o shall_v have_v a_o banquet_n without_o more_o communicant_o for_o thus_o do_v paul_n say_v 21._o when_o you_o come_v together_o into_o one_o place_n this_o be_v not_o to_o eat_v the_o lord_n supper_n for_o every_o man_n when_o they_o shall_v eat_v take_v his_o own_o supper_n afore_o again_o as_o no_o man_n can_v baptise_v himself_o alone_o so_o neither_o be_v it_o lawful_a for_o a_o priest_n to_o minister_v the_o lord_n supper_n private_o to_o himself_o alone_o if_o then_o this_o lord_n supper_n be_v not_o a_o private_a banquet_n sure_o in_o vain_a do_v those_o sacrificer_n vaunt_v how_o with_o five_o word_n they_o can_v pluck-downe_a the_o body_n of_o christ_n from_o heaven_n upon_o their_o altar_n for_o y_o e_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v only_o in_o y_z t_z place_n where_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n be_v maintain_v and_o the_o communion_n according_a to_o the_o institution_n it_o be_v needful_a then_o that_o at_o the_o least_o there_o be_v one_o to_o minister_v and_o another_o to_o receive_v the_o seven_o reason_n by_o the_o help_n of_o this_o mass_n the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n which_o be_v erect_v by_o the_o devil_n be_v augment_v &_o establish_v for_o the_o storehouse_n of_o all_o ungodlie_a worshipping_n whereby_o the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n be_v up-holden_a be_v the_o mass_n which_o therefore_o the_o more_o forceable_o do_v deceive_v because_o it_o have_v a_o form_n quite_o contrary_a to_o y_z e_z nature_n thereof_o for_o it_o seem_v goodly_a whereas_o nothing_o be_v more_o abominable_a the_o eight_o reason_n the_o application_n of_o the_o mass_n for_o the_o dead_a y_z t_z they_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o purgatory_n be_v a_o mere_a devilish_a invention_n for_o no_o man_n be_v forgive_v without_o he_o have_v faith_n wherefore_o they_o most_o horrible_o deface_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n which_o do_v fain_o that_o that_o offering_n do_v merit_v that_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o dead_a furthermore_o all_o which_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n do_v depart_v either_o in_o faith_n or_o without_o faith_n in_o in_o faith_n they_o be_v bless_v according_a to_o that_o bless_a be_v the_o dead_a which_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n 13_o and_o peter_n say_v 9_o the_o end_n of_o faith_n be_v the_o salvation_n of_o soul_n but_o if_o they_o die_v without_o faith_n the_o sentence_n of_o christ_n stand_v sure_a 36._o he_o that_o believe_v not_o on_o the_o son_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o so_o then_o there_o be_v à _fw-fr double_a way_n to_o wit_n à _fw-fr way_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v of_o the_o faithful_a and_o a_o way_n of_o death_n or_o damnation_n which_o be_v of_o all_o such_o as_o refuse_v in_o this_o world_n to_o believe_v on_o christ._n where_o then_o be_v purgatory_n from_o whence_o the_o soul_n by_o mass_n be_v redeem_v for_o money_n notwithstanding_o mass_n albeit_o the_o truth_n touch_v the_o idolatrous_a mass_n of_o papist_n be_v not_o unknowen_a to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n yet_o the_o papist_n to_o show_v that_o they_o have_v some_o ground_n do_v object_n three_o thing_n as_o bucler_n for_o their_o defence_n for_o first_o they_o bring-out_a the_o deed_n of_o melchizedech_n secondlie_o they_o oppose_v a_o place_n of_o malachi_n touch_v the_o sacrifice_n to_o come_v among_o the_o gentile_n with_o the_o like_a last_o they_o do_v amplify_v the_o worthiness_n of_o the_o people_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n but_o what_o force_n they_o be_v of_o let_v we_o brief_o consider_v the_o deed_n of_o melchizedech_n papist_n from_o whence_o the_o papist_n do_v seek_v to_o have_v their_o cause_n countenance_v be_v thus_o describe_v gen._n 14._o and_o melchizedek_a king_n of_o shalem_n brought-foorth_a bread_n and_o wine_n 18_o and_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n 19_o therefore_o he_o bless_v he_o say_v bless_a art_n thou_o abraham_n of_o god_n most_o high_a hence_o do_v they_o most_o impudent_o infer_v that_o priest_n must_v offer_v to_o god_n bread_n and_o wine_n for_o peace_n offering_n with_o as_o good_a a_o consequent_a may_v one_o make_v this_o argument_n philip_n be_v in_o spain_n therefore_o the_o sea_n be_v sweet_a for_o first_o they_o do_v corruplie_o read_v he_o offer_v for_o he_o brought-foorth_a and_o in_o place_n of_o the_o particle_n and_o they_o read_v for._n whereby_o they_o testify_v who_o be_v their_o master_n even_o the_o devil_n the_o corrupter_n and_o slanderer_n of_o god_n word_n secondlie_o they_o do_v very_o naughtilie_o distinguish_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v to_o be_v compound_v and_o mingle_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v for_o there_o be_v two_o distinct_a member_n of_o the_o narration_n in_o moses_n the_o former_a be_v of_o the_o king_n &_o his_o deed_n the_o latter_a of_o the_o priest_n &_o his_o deed_n melchizedek_a broughtforth_a bread_n &_o wine_n you_o have_v the_o king_n and_o his_o deed_n and_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n therefore_o he_o bless_v he_o where_o you_o have_v the_o priest_n and_o his_o deed_n melchizedek_a therefore_o in_o bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n show_v himself_o a_o liberal_a king_n whereby_o he_o will_v refresh_v the_o weary_a host_n of_o abraham_n and_o in_o blessing_n abraham_n he_o show_v himself_o asleep_o priest_n for_o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o priest_n to_o bless_v the_o
small_a importance_n y_z t_z by_o a_o little_a holy_a water_n they_o may_v be_v washed-away_a i_o omit_v they_o in_o like_a sort_n who_o dream_n that_o by_o the_o pope_n pardon_n &_o by_o mass_n sin_n be_v redeem_v by_o which_o toy_n the_o pope_n kingdom_n be_v increase_v uphold_v and_o preserve_v both_o to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o the_o most_o certain_a destruction_n of_o infinite_a soul_n thirdlie_o of_o the_o due_a weigh_v of_o sin_n this_o also_o follow_v y_z t_z no_o pure_a creature_n can_v satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n make_v amends_n for_o the_o offence_n and_o restore_v man_n to_o his_o former_a happiness_n wherefrom_a he_o do_v fall_v through_o sin_n and_o therefore_o christ_n be_v fain_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o take_v our_o cause_n upon_o himself_o and_o to_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n and_o although_o this_o wrath_n of_o god_n as_o we_o have_v show_v be_v infinite_a yet_o be_v it_o temper_v with_o mercy_n as_o the_o prophet_n habakuk_n do_v say_v in_o wrath_n remember_v mercy_n 2._o and_o theodoret_n it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o god_n by_o the_o temperature_n of_o mercy_n to_o mitigate_v his_o justice_n but_o of_o this_o mercy_n we_o be_v now_o to_o speak_v chap._n 32._o 1._o the_o great_a mercy_n of_o god_n towards_o miserable_a man_n 2._o where-unto_a it_o may_v fit_o be_v compare_v after_o the_o due_a examination_n both_o of_o man_n misery_n and_o of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o wickedness_n the_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o turn_n unto_o he_o be_v to_o be_v call_v into_o mind_n god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v merciful_a merciful_a not_o because_o he_o be_v subject_a to_o perturbation_n and_o grief_n of_o mind_n as_o man_n be_v but_o for_o that_o of_o his_o mere_a goodness_n &_o love_n spring_n he_o help_v man_n misery_n for_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n issue_v out_o of_o love_n and_o love_v from_o the_o likeness_n which_o man_n have_v with_o god_n be_v form_v according_a to_o his_o image_n and_o similitude_n this_o mercy_n of_o god_n towards_o man_n scripture_n be_v diverslie_o painted-out_a in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o force_n thereof_o be_v commend_v to_o we_o by_o sundry_a comparison_n first_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o kindness_n of_o a_o mother_n toward_o her_o tender_a babe_n for_o so_o say_v isaiah_n 15._o can_v a_o woman_n forget_v her_o child_n and_o not_o have_v compassion_n on_o the_o son_n of_o her_o womb_n though_o she_o shall_v forget_v yet_o will_v not_o i_o forget_v thou_o and_o in_o the_o 103._o psalm_n it_o be_v liken_v to_o the_o natural_a kindness_n of_o a_o father_n as_o a_o father_n it_o be_v there_o say_v 1â—_n have_v compassion_n on_o his_o child_n so_o have_v the_o lord_n compassion_n on_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o of_o this_o natural_a affection_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n the_o word_n mercy_n in_o the_o hebrew_n tongue_n be_v derive_v and_o therefore_o zacharie_n say_v through_o the_o tender_a mercy_n 78._o thereby_o to_o express_v the_o force_n of_o the_o hebrew_n word_n and_o the_o affection_n of_o god_n take_v pity_n second_o this_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v compare_v by_o isaiah_n to_o mountain_n and_o valey_v where_o he_o say_v 10._o the_o mountain_n shall_v remove_v and_o the_o hill_n shall_v fall_v down_o but_o my_o mercy_n shall_v not_o depart_v from_o thou_o neither_o shall_v the_o covenant_n of_o my_o peace_n fall_v away_o say_v the_o lord_n that_o have_v compassion_n upon_o thou_o thirdlie_o it_o be_v liken_v to_o the_o largeness_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o in_o the_o psalm_n the_o earth_n be_v full_a of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n fourthlie_o it_o be_v liken_v to_o the_o high_a heaven_n in_o the_o 103._o psalm_n 11._o as_o high_a as_o the_o heaven_n be_v above_o the_o earth_n so_o great_a be_v his_o mercy_n towards_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o fiftlie_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o ornament_n of_o a_o king_n throne_n 5._o in_o mercy_n shall_v the_o throne_n be_v prepare_v and_o he_o shall_v sit_v upon_o it_o in_o steadfastness_n sixth_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o cloud_n of_o rain_n in_o the_o time_n of_o drought_n eccles._n 35._o oh_o how_o fair_a à _fw-fr thing_n be_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o anguish_n and_o trouble_n 19_o it_o be_v like_o a_o cloud_n of_o rain_n that_o come_v in_o the_o time_n of_o drought_n seventhlie_a it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o buckler_n or_o weapon_n of_o war_n psalm_n 103._o who_o redeem_v thy_o life_n from_o the_o grave_n 4_o and_o crow_v thou_o with_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n that_o be_v compass_v on_o all_o side_n and_o psalm_n 5._o thou_o with_o favour_n will_v compass_v he_o as_o with_o a_o shield_n eight_o it_o be_v prefer_v before_o life_n itself_o than_o the_o which_o nothing_o be_v deem_v better_o or_o sweet_a 3._o psal._n 63._o thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n ninthlie_a it_o be_v prefer_v above_o all_o other_o work_v of_o god_n psalm_n 145._o the_o lord_n be_v good_a to_o all_o 9_o and_o his_o mercy_n be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n last_o of_o all_o it_o be_v compare_v even_o to_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o so_o say_v ecclesiasticus_fw-la as_o his_o greatness_n be_v 21_o so_o be_v his_o mercy_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v in_o god_n there_o be_v sovereign_a majesty_n link_v with_o sovereign_a mercy_n by_o the_o one_o whereof_o he_o have_v power_n to_o do_v what_o he_o listen_v by_o the_o other_o he_o have_v will_n to_o preserve_v his_o choose_a and_o although_o god_n by_o many_o argument_n commend_v his_o mercy_n unto_o we_o yet_o the_o chief_a be_v 16._o that_o he_o give_v his_o son_n john_n 3_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o who_o so_o ever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v 8._o but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n rom._n 5._o god_n setteth-out_a his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n 32._o that_o be_v not_o convert_v unto_o god_n christ_n die_v for_o us._n rom._n 8._o god_n spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o for_o we_o al._n to_o be_v brief_a no_o creature_n be_v able_a sufficient_o to_o commend_v this_o mercy_n of_o god_n flow_v out_o of_o entire_a goodness_n and_o love_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o touch_v with_o mercy_n towards_o the_o transgressor_n but_o towards_o the_o unfortunate_a and_o such_o as_o do_v seem_v unjust_o to_o be_v afflict_v for_o so_o say_v cicero_n they_o be_v to_o be_v pity_v who_o be_v in_o misery_n for_o fortune_n not_o for_o their_o offence_n but_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n do_v help_v transgressor_n and_o the_o great_a sinner_n if_o so_o be_v they_o repent_v for_o grace_v proceed_v from_o mercy_n abound_v over_o sin_n and_o augustine_n do_v say_v greater_n be_v god_n his_o mercy_n than_o the_o misery_n of_o all_o sinner_n so_o that_o david_n not_o without_o cause_n do_v adhort_v we_o to_o praise_n god_n for_o this_o his_o infinie_a mercy_n 2._o all_o nation_n say_v he_o praise_v you_o the_o lord_n all_o you_o people_n praise_v he_o for_o his_o love_a kindness_n be_v great_a toward_o we_o and_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o but_o here_o some_o may_v well_o object_v and_o say_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o deed_n be_v great_a but_o for_o all_o that_o it_o have_v a_o impossible_a condition_n annex_v for_o so_o say_v the_o lord_n himself_o who_o can_v lie_v i_o will_v show_v mercy_n unto_o thousand_o to_o they_o that_o love_v i_o 6._o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n this_o promise_n of_o god_n without_o christ_n be_v plain_o to_o none_o effect_n because_o a_o condition_n of_o impossibility_n be_v add_v thereunto_o for_o no_o man_n by_o his_o own_o strength_n can_v fulfil_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n notwithstanding_o in_o christ_n it_o be_v possible_a and_o effectual_a unto_o a_o thousand_o generation_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o all_o who_o be_v bear_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n 4._o for_o as_o he_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o thaâ—_n believe_v â—0_n so_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o he_o be_v yea_o and_o amen_o as_o paul_n say_v hitherto_o belong_v that_o in_o exodus_fw-la 7._o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n god_n be_v merciful_a and_o gracious_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n who_o reserve_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n &_o transgression_n &_o sin_n neither_o may_v it_o be_v doubt_v y_o t_o god_n when_o he_o make_v this_o promise_n do_v signify_v how_o both_o christ_n shall_v be_v the_o fulfiller_n of_o the_o law_n and_o that_o all_o which_o desire_v the_o mercy_n promise_v must_v run_v
unto_o christ_n that_o as_o they_o shall_v find_v the_o law_n fulfil_v in_o he_o so_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o promise_a mercy_n and_o therefore_o this_o promise_n of_o mercy_n have_v one_o condition_n from_o the_o law_n without_o christ_n to_o wit_n touch_v y_o e_fw-la fulfil_v of_o y_z e_z law_n &_o another_o in_o christ_n name_n lie_v of_o faith_n wherbie_fw-mi the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v righteousness_n be_v obtain_v so_o that_o as_o many_o as_o believe_v have_v righteousness_n which_o be_v as_o much_o as_o y_z e_z law_n require_v whereof_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n be_v ratify_v and_o confirm_v to_o they_o and_o this_o be_v that_o covenant_n 10_o whereof_o the_o 25._o psalm_n do_v speak_v all_o the_o path_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n unto_o such_o as_o keep_v his_o covenant_n and_o his_o testimony_n that_o be_v as_o another_o psalm_n do_v expound_v it_o 10_o mercy_n shall_v compass_v he_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n the_o mercy_n then_o of_o god_n be_v moderate_v according_a unto_o the_o rule_n of_o justice_n when_o it_o be_v exhibit_v to_o such_o as_o repent_v for_o this_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o perpetual_a rule_n that_o as_o he_o will_v condemn_v such_o as_o be_v rebellious_a without_o all_o pity_n and_o mercy_n so_o he_o will_v of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n save_v as_o many_o as_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n this_o rule_n of_o god_n his_o justice_n be_v to_o be_v think_v upon_o when_o we_o read_v in_o the_o psalm_n that_o david_n pray_v god_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v he_o for_o his_o righteousness_n â—_o for_o three_o thing_n together_o come_v into_o his_o mind_n namely_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o price_n whereby_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v satisfy_v namely_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o son_n for_o he_o be_v unjust_a that_o have_v receive_v a_o ransom_n will_v not_o set_v free_a the_o captive_a and_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n be_v convert_v unto_o he_o through_o faith_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o if_o he_o shall_v not_o hear_v they_o which_o repent_v and_o forgive_v their_o offence_n he_o shall_v be_v unjust_a as_o one_o that_o deal_v against_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o own_o justice_n that_o deni_v his_o promise_n that_o will_v accept_v no_o ransom_n nor_o regard_v the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o son_n whereby_o he_o do_v merit_n favour_n for_o us._n so_o that_o david_n after_o his_o adultery_n murder_n and_o betraieng_v the_o host_n of_o god_n do_v crave_v mercy_n and_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n through_o faith_n and_o among_o other_o reason_n bring_v this_o in_o for_o one_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v just_a when_o thou_o speak_v 4._o that_o be_v that_o man_n may_v confess_v thou_o just_a for_o keep_v thy_o word_n whereby_o thou_o promise_v pardon_v to_o as_o many_o as_o repent_v chap._n 33._o 1._o of_o christ_n his_o wonderful_a obedience_n to_o his_o father_n for_o our_o salvation_n 2._o the_o fruit_n thereof_o next_o unto_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o wonderful_a obedience_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o take_v our_o cause_n upon_o himself_o and_o feel_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n of_o this_o obedience_n paul_n unto_o the_o philippian_n on_o this_o wise_a 7._o who_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n think_v it_o no_o roberie_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n but_o he_o make_v himself_o of_o no_o reputation_n and_o take_v on_o himself_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n &_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o man_n &_o be_v find_v in_o shape_n as_o à _fw-fr man_n he_o humble_v himself_o &_o become_v obedient_a unto_o the_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n here_o paul_n entreat_v of_o the_o unspeakable_a obedience_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o because_o equal_n can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o obey_v one_o another_o but_o inferior_n their_o better_n paul_n show_v how_o the_o son_n be_v of_o one_o essence_n and_o power_n with_o the_o father_n do_v humble_v himself_o take_v to_o himself_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n wherein_o he_o become_v obedient_a to_o the_o father_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o in_o the_o 10._o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrews_n out_o of_o the_o 40._o psalm_n 4._o because_o it_o be_v unpossible_a that_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n shall_v take_v away_o sin_n 5_o wherefore_o when_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n 6._o he_o say_v sacrifice_n and_o offering_n thou_o will_v not_o but_o a_o body_n thou_o have_v ordain_v i_o in_o burn_a offering_n and_o sin_n offering_n thou_o have_v have_v no_o pleasure_n 7._o then_o i_o say_v loe_o i_o come_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o book_n it_o be_v write_v of_o i_o that_o i_o shall_v do_v thy_o will_n o_o god_n isaiah_n 53._o he_o be_v offer_v even_o because_o he_o will_v but_o with_o this_o obedience_n how_o agree_v that_o prayer_n thrice_o repeat_v in_o the_o garden_n die_v o_o my_o father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o nevertheless_o not_o as_o i_o will_v 26._o but_o as_o thou_o will_v 39_o this_o prayer_n seem_v to_o import_v that_o the_o will_n of_o the_o son_n differ_v 42._o yea_o and_o be_v contrary_a also_o to_o the_o father_n wil._n 44._o for_o the_o father_n will_n be_v that_o he_o shall_v drink_v of_o the_o cup_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v and_o the_o son_n desire_v that_o the_o same_o cup_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a may_v passeawaie_o this_o objection_n be_v answer_v by_o the_o word_n of_o our_o lord_n afterward_o in_o the_o same_o chapter_n utter_v the_o spirit_n in_o deed_n be_v willing_a 41._o but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a so_o that_o what_o he_o will_v not_o through_o y_z e_z weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o naturalie_n &_o without_o offence_n dread_v death_n the_o same_o he_o will_v through_o the_o willingness_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherbie_n he_o be_v obedient_a to_o the_o father_n and_o thus_o do_v cyril_n also_o distinguish_v the_o same_o when_o he_o say_v that_o the_o passion_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v not_o voluntary_a to_o christ_n and_o again_o be_v voluntary_a for_o the_o father_n will_n and_o for_o our_o salvation_n you_o may_v easy_o perceive_v by_o this_o prayer_n o_o my_o father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o for_o as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v god_n and_o naturalie_v the_o very_a life_n no_o man_n will_v say_v that_o any_o way_n he_o fear_v death_n but_o be_v make_v flesh_n he_o permit_v flesh_n to_o suffer_v that_o which_o belong_v to_o flesh_n and_o therefore_o as_o very_a man_n he_o dread_v death_n stand_v at_o the_o door_n here_o a_o other_o question_n do_v arise_v what_o obtain_v christ_n by_o his_o pray_v the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n make_v answer_v he_o be_v hear_v in_o that_o which_o he_o fear_v for_o the_o pain_n of_o death_n be_v remove_v away_o he_o overcome_v those_o conflict_n the_o fruit_n of_o this_o wonderful_a obedience_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n obedience_n be_v our_o iustificatton_n and_o salvation_n as_o by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n say_v paul_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n 19_o so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o shall_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a the_o apostle_n high_o extol_v this_o obedience_n do_v say_v christ_n 6._o when_o we_o be_v yet_o of_o no_o strength_n at_o his_o time_n die_v for_o the_o ungodlie_a 7._o doubtless_o one_o will_v scarce_o die_v for_o a_o righteous_a man_n but_o yet_o for_o a_o good_a man_n it_o may_v be_v that_o one_o dare_v die_v but_o no_o tongue_n can_v utter_v nor_o mind_n conceive_v how_o great_a the_o obedience_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v who_o derive_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o himself_o and_o put_v himself_o into_o our_o place_n to_o suffer_v the_o pain_n due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o salvation_n 13._o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n when_o he_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n 21._o again_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o chap._n 34._o 1._o the_o greevousnes_n of_o the_o pain_n which_o christ_n endure_v for_o our_o sake_n 2._o what_o they_o signify_v with_o this_o obedience_n will_v be_v consider_v both_o the_o greevousnes_n of_o the_o pain_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n endure_v for_o our_o sake_n both_o in_o mind_n and_o in_o body_n and_o also_o the_o reproach_n against_o his_o person_n the_o grief_n of_o mind_n christ_n do_v testify_v mind_n when_o he_o
water_v of_o the_o new_a plant_n springing-up_a in_o the_o church_n so_o that_o à _fw-fr martyr_n in_o suffering_n do_v not_o suffer_v for_o himself_o only_o as_o ambrose_n say_v but_o also_o for_o every_o man_n for_o himself_o he_o suffer_v to_o be_v crown_v for_o every_o man_n he_o suffer_v to_o give_v they_o a_o example_n for_o himself_o to_o his_o rest_n for_o every_o man_n to_o their_o welfare_n and_o although_o the_o very_a fear_n of_o god_n only_o be_v a_o sufficient_a cause_n why_o that_o martyr_n shall_v endure_v torment_n courageous_o for_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n shall_v work_v so_o that_o we_o must_v contemn_v all_o other_o fear_n after_o the_o example_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o apostles_n who_o at_o the_o first_o be_v sharpelie_o whip_v 41._o greeve_v no_o whit_n thereat_o but_o triumph_v sorrow_a not_o but_o rejoice_v that_o they_o be_v count_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v rebuke_n for_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n yet_o the_o ancient_a writer_n do_v make_v four_o cause_n of_o the_o same_o which_o they_o mention_v on_o this_o wise_a the_o love_n of_o christ_n command_v fortitude_n overcom_v fear_n faith_n confirm_v the_o mind_n &_o patience_n endure_v martyr_n but_o in_o a_o martyr_n i_o require_v these_o thing_n in_o order_n the_o first_o be_v a_o firm_a knowledge_n and_o demonstration_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n the_o second_o a_o livelie_a faith_n in_o christ_n the_o third_o a_o constant_a confession_n and_o defence_n of_o the_o doctrine_n the_o four_o courage_n of_o mind_n to_o bear_v the_o cross_n the_o five_o obedience_n or_o patience_n under_o the_o cross_n the_o sixth_o a_o invincible_a hope_n the_o seven_o invocation_n of_o god_n to_o which_o together_o with_o the_o cause_n he_o shall_v commend_v his_o soul_n all_o which_o be_v evident_a in_o stephan_n the_o proto-martyr_n etc._n for_o neither_o as_o augustine_n say_v can_v they_o have_v the_o life_n of_o martyr_n martyr_n who_o have_v not_o the_o life_n of_o christian_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o punishment_n but_o the_o cause_n that_o make_v à _fw-fr martyr_n wherefore_o the_o punishment_n of_o anabaptiste_n and_o other_o obstinate_a heretic_n be_v not_o martyrdom_n but_o a_o just_a punishment_n due_a to_o they_o by_o god_n and_o the_o law_n many_o fanatical_a head_n indeed_o approach_v without_o fear_n unto_o the_o torment_n but_o it_o be_v because_o they_o be_v delude_v by_o satan_n who_o endevore_v by_o their_o pain_n to_o confirm_v erroneous_a opinion_n unto_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o church_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o du_o consider_v the_o cause_n why_o we_o suffer_v martyrdom_n lest_o through_o the_o delusion_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o devil_n we_o be_v bewitch_v for_o to_o suffer_v persecution_n to_o be_v in_o prison_n to_o be_v whip_v to_o be_v keep_v from_o liberty_n to_o be_v kill_v be_v no_o praise_n but_o this_o be_v praiseworthie_a to_o have_v a_o good_a cause_n for_o y_o e_o praise_n consist_v in_o y_z e_z goodness_n of_o cause_n not_o in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o punishment_n neither_o will_v i_o have_v any_o man_n for_o some_o certain_a opinion_n not_o contrary_a to_o the_o foundation_n of_o religion_n to_o bring_v himself_o into_o danger_n especialie_a if_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o godly_a which_o agree-togeth_a in_o the_o ground_n be_v diverse_a which_o notwithstanding_o may_v stand_v without_o shake_v the_o foundation_n i_o mean_v the_o article_n of_o faith_n here_o happy_o some_o enquir_a of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n martyr_v may_v demand_v how_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o god_n be_v most_o righteous_a can_v suffer_v his_o saint_n who_o most_o entire_o he_o do_v love_n to_o be_v tear_v after_o such_o a_o horrible_a sort_n and_o to_o be_v mangle_v and_o deform_v with_o such_o contumely_n and_o that_o of_o satan_n and_o his_o member_n here_o we_o must_v open_v the_o eye_n not_o of_o reason_n but_o of_o faith_n not_o the_o sense_n of_o flesh_n but_o of_o the_o spirit_n must_v be_v consult_v withal_o that_o we_o may_v clerelie_o behold_v the_o truth_n and_o know_v that_o nothing_o come_v to_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n without_o his_o providence_n under_o the_o shadow_n whereof_o they_o be_v cover_v i_o confess_v indeed_o it_o be_v a_o trim_a sight_n for_o the_o devil_n to_o see_v abel_n murder_v of_o his_o own_o brother_n daniel_n cast_v into_o the_o lion_n den_n job_n spoil_v of_o his_o good_n and_o replenish_v with_o botch_n steven_n to_o be_v stone_v yea_o and_o all_o the_o saint_n with_o torment_n and_o shame_n to_o be_v execute_v to_o death_n but_o i_o confess_v too_o that_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n who_o testify_v 15_o that_o in_o his_o sight_n the_o death_n of_o his_o saint_n be_v precious_a it_o be_v a_o much_o more_o goodly_a sight_n yet_o not_o of_o itself_o but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o event_n and_o therefore_o both_o god_n and_o the_o devil_n also_o will_v the_o punishment_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o not_o both_o alike_o but_o with_o a_o diverse_a affection_n and_o purpose_n for_o god_n of_o mercy_n suffer_v his_o saint_n to_o be_v afflict_v but_o the_o devil_n persecute_v they_o of_o malice_n god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v crown_v the_o devil_n that_o they_o may_v be_v confound_v god_n as_o a_o father_n the_o devil_n as_o a_o tyrant_n and_o hangman_n god_n for_o his_o own_o glory_n the_o devil_n to_o his_o own_o confusion_n of_o these_o cause_n augustine_n speak_v on_o this_o wise_a every_o wicked_a man_n in_o himself_o have_v a_o will_n to_o hurt_v but_o yet_o have_v no_o power_n in_o himself_o that_o he_o may_v hurt_v that_o he_o will_v he_o be_v now_o accuse_v that_o he_o may_v through_o the_o secret_a dispensation_n of_o god_n he_o be_v give_v to_o one_o to_o be_v punish_v to_o another_o to_o be_v prove_v to_o another_o to_o be_v crown_v to_o be_v punish_v the_o israelite_n be_v deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o stranger_n because_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o god_n to_o be_v prove_v job_n be_v deliver_v to_o satan_n and_o job_n be_v prove_v but_o satan_n put_v unto_o shame_n to_o be_v crown_v the_o martyr_n be_v torment_v of_o bloody_a persecutor_n and_o therefore_o a_o great_a deal_n more_o happy_a be_v the_o martyr_n in_o their_o torment_n than_o the_o most_o mighty_a monarch_n in_o their_o delitiousnes_n riches_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n which_o thing_n augustine_n also_o do_v witness_n when_o he_o say_v the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n be_v unhappilie_o happy_a but_o the_o martyr_n be_v happy_o unhappy_a for_o they_o be_v unhappy_a for_o a_o time_n but_o they_o be_v happy_a for_o ever_o according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n 10_o bless_a be_v they_o which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n this_o success_n of_o the_o martyr_n be_v notable_o describe_v by_o the_o psalmist_n in_o these_o word_n 6._o they_o that_o do_v sow_v in_o tear_n shall_v reap_v in_o joy_n they_o go_v weep_v and_o carry_v precious_a seed_n but_o they_o shall_v return_v with_o joy_n and_o bring_v their_o sheaf_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o holy_a martyr_n of_o god_n do_v cast_v their_o eye_n and_o their_o mind_n not_o unto_o the_o time_n of_o sow_v and_o to_o the_o purpose_n of_o satan_n that_o will_v utterlie_o overwhelm_v y_z e_o church_n of_o god_n in_o the_o stream_n of_o blood_n but_o especial_o unto_o the_o most_o ioieful_a time_n when_o the_o sheaf_n be_v gather_v together_o with_o gladness_n and_o unto_o the_o reverend_a providence_n of_o god_n who_o after_o this_o manner_n by_o his_o wise_a counsel_n will_v have_v his_o saint_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o life_n that_o they_o may_v be_v like_o his_o son_n both_o in_o the_o cross_n &_o in_o glory_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o holy_a martyr_n of_o god_n do_v comfort_v themselves_o in_o the_o mid_n of_o torment_n for_o they_o know_v 17._o that_o light_a affliction_n which_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n cause_v unto_o they_o à _fw-fr far_o more_o excellent_a and_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n &_o that_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrews_n chastise_v bring_v the_o quiet_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n 11._o hitherto_o make_v that_o adhortation_n of_o peter_n 13_o rejoice_v in_o much_o as_o you_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n suffering_n that_o when_o his_o glory_n shall_v appear_v you_o may_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v by_o the_o remembrance_n of_o this_o providence_n of_o god_n let_v we_o strengthen_v our_o mind_n against_o the_o offence_n of_o the_o cross_n &_o think-upon_a a_o joyful_a event_n to_o wit_n how_o they_o who_o in_o this_o world_n bear_v witness_n to_o christ_n worship_v shall_v in_o y_o e_o world_n to_o come_v be_v eternalie_a bless_a with_o christ._n furthermore_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v with_o what_o service_n be_v y_z e_z martyr_n to_o be_v worship_v especialie_a for_o
xenocrates_n may_v well_o be_v apply_v to_o hypocrite_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n fair_a hand_n he_o have_v but_o a_o foul_a heart_n these_o because_o they_o be_v not_o enemy_n but_o citizen_n not_o hater_n but_o friend_n not_o stranger_n but_o will_v be_v count_v of_o the_o household_n of_o the_o church_n they_o do_v more_o easy_o overthrow_v the_o simple_a sort_n than_o do_v open_a enemy_n for_o it_o be_v true_o say_v a_o sase_n and_o à _fw-la common_a way_n to_o beguile_v be_v under_o the_o name_n of_o friendship_n now_o what_o hurt_v hypocrite_n have_v do_v to_o the_o church_n the_o history_n of_o all_o age_n do_v abundant_o declare_v for_o see_v they_o fight_v with_o outward_a superstition_n and_o ceremony_n wherewith_o the_o rude_a people_n be_v most_o of_o all_o move_v and_o because_o they_o cloak_n their_o supertion_n with_o fasting_n long_a prayer_n alm_n deed_n and_o feign_a sadness_n of_o the_o face_n they_o set-uppon_a the_o doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o will_v obscure_v the_o same_o with_o a_o certain_a witchcraft_n as_o may_v appear_v in_o the_o sect_n of_o all_o monk_n but_o against_o this_o hypocrisy_n prudent_a simplicity_n must_v be_v oppose_v which_o consist_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o y_fw-es e_fw-es love_v of_o goodness_n &_o in_o do_v righteousness_n then_o by_o teach_v the_o visor_n be_v to_o be_v take_v from_o hypocrite_n that_o the_o wolf_n which_o they_o do_v hide_v may_v appear_v filthiness_n be_v see_v the_o subtlety_n detect_v and_o inward_a wickedness_n be_v know_v that_o all_o may_v learn_v how_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n do_v consist_v not_o in_o outward_a rite_n not_o in_o ceremony_n not_o in_o a_o sained_a show_n but_o in_o the_o true_a godliness_n of_o mind_n last_o of_o all_o religion_n the_o epicure_n they_o also_o insult_v over_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n and_o persecute_v the_o same_o prefer_v pleasure_n riches_n and_o worldly_a glory_n before_o the_o will_n of_o god_n celestial_a riches_n and_o the_o eternal_a glory_n of_o the_o saint_n 121._o they_z object_n the_o stumbling-block_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n they_o object_v the_o small_a number_n of_o those_o which_o unfaignedlie_o do_v believe_v the_o gospel_n they_o object_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o popish_a kingdom_n they_o object_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o adversary_n and_o final_o they_o object_v the_o heresy_n and_o schism_n wherewithal_o the_o church_n be_v rent-asund_a but_o he_o which_o right_o have_v learn_v jesus_n christ_n and_o which_o measure_v the_o felicity_n of_o man_n not_o with_o the_o false_a measure_n of_o humane_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o celestial_a doctrine_n and_o by_o y_z e_z event_n or_o end_n of_o each_o that_o be_v of_o the_o godly_a &_o of_o the_o wicked_a will_v easy_o contemn_v all_o their_o mock_n and_o scoff_n of_o this_o event_n you_o may_v read_v in_o the_o 37._o and_o 73._o psalm_n now_o because_o the_o doctor_n of_o the_o church_n do_v encounter_n with_o these_o adversary_n who_o engine_n be_v overthrow_v by_o spiritual_a weapon_n and_o they_o break_v the_o force_n of_o their_o enemy_n they_o be_v say_v to_o go_v from_o victory_n unto_o victory_n moreover_o trouble_n of_o the_o doctrine_n whereof_o now_o we_o have_v speak_v a_o most_o sweet_a consolation_n be_v gather_v whereby_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n may_v stir-up_a themselves_o in_o their_o conflict_n with_o the_o forementioned_a enemy_n for_o first_o they_o will_v comfort_v themselves_o in_o this_o that_o the_o cause_n be_v not_o they_o but_o the_o lord_n secondlie_o that_o they_o come_v forth_o unto_o battle_n be_v arm_v not_o with_o carnal_a weapon_n but_o with_o spiritual_a thirdlie_o that_o they_o have_v present_a with_o they_o a_o king_n or_o capitane_n under_o who_o they_o fight_v even_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o vanquisher_n of_o the_o whole_a kingdom_n of_o darkness_n fourthlie_o they_o have_v a_o eye_n unto_o the_o uncorruptible_a crown_n of_o righteousness_n propose_v before_o they_o by_o christ_n their_o chief_a capitane_n last_o of_o all_o that_o the_o end_n of_o the_o fight_n shall_v be_v very_o joyful_a and_o pleasant_a wherein_o god_n himself_o will_v show_v himself_o to_o their_o eye_n of_o which_o thing_n it_o follow_v in_o the_o description_n chap._n 6._o 1._o the_o final_a cause_n of_o the_o victory_n of_o christ_n his_o soldier_n 2._o how_o god_n be_v continual_o present_a in_o his_o church_n that_o god_n in_o zion_n may_v appear_v this_o sixth_o and_o last_o part_n of_o the_o present_a description_n contain_v the_o final_a cause_n why_o the_o soldier_n of_o christ_n have_v get_v the_o victory_n namely_o that_o god_n may_v be_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v the_o defender_n and_o keeper_n of_o his_o church_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n 18._o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o overcome_v it_o hitherto_o belong_v that_o prayer_n in_o the_o 115._o psalm_n 1._o not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o name_n give_v the_o glory_n for_o thy_o love_a mercy_n 2._o and_o for_o thy_o truth_n sake_n wherefore_o shall_v the_o heathen_a say_v where_o be_v now_o their_o god_n as_o if_o he_o say_v this_o blasphemy_n of_o man_n which_o deny_v the_o to_o have_v care_n of_o thy_o church_n repress_v giving-out_a à _fw-fr testimony_n of_o thy_o presence_n in_o the_o church_n and_o although_o god_n do_v testify_v his_o presence_n in_o y_fw-fr e_fw-it whole_a world_n by_o his_o providence_n church_n governance_n &_o preservation_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n yet_o by_o certain_a peculiar_a way_n he_o show_v that_o he_o be_v present_a in_o the_o church_n and_o in_o every_o of_o the_o saint_n as_o by_o preserve_v the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n by_o his_o dwell_n in_o the_o saint_n through_o faith_n by_o inward_a comfort_n by_o his_o miraculous_a defend_v they_o against_o the_o rage_n of_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n of_o this_o presence_n these_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n do_v bear_v record_n 13_o when_o the_o egyptian_n shall_v hear_v it_o for_o thou_o bring_v this_o people_n by_o thy_o power_n from_o among_o they_o then_o they_o shall_v say_v to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o this_o land_n 14._o for_o they_o have_v hear_v that_o thou_o lord_n be_v among_o this_o people_n and_o that_o thou_o lord_n be_v see_v face_n unto_o face_n 10_o etc._n etc._n again_o herebie_fw-fr you_o shall_v know_v that_o the_o live_a god_n be_v among_o you_o again_o that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v know_v 46._o that_o israel_n have_v à _fw-la god_n again_o that_o all_o the_o gentile_n may_v understande_v how_o thou_o only_o be_v god_n in_o the_o universal_a earth_n 20._o and_o again_o now_o therefore_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n save_v thou_o we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n that_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n may_v know_v that_o thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n this_o presence_n of_o god_n in_o the_o church_n have_v a_o double_a end_n propose_v church_n one_o whereof_o unto_o the_o household_n of_o the_o church_n the_o other_o belong_v unto_o stranger_n and_o profane_a people_n and_o as_o touch_v the_o godly_a or_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n his_o presence_n in_o the_o church_n namely_o that_o the_o godly_a may_v be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n that_o they_o may_v praise_v god_n under_o who_o wing_n they_o be_v secure_a that_o under_o the_o cross_n they_o may_v call_v upon_o god_n who_o be_v present_a before_o they_o and_o that_o through_o patience_n they_o may_v look_v for_o victory_n over_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n hence_o come_v that_o consolation_n of_o great_a faith_n 9_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o fear_v they_o not_o and_o as_o touch_v those_o which_o be_v without_o and_o profane_a folk_n this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n his_o presence_n in_o the_o church_n that_o either_o they_o may_v join_v themselves_o unto_o the_o true_a church_n by_o repentance_n have_v renounce_v all_o profaneness_n and_o impiety_n or_o if_o they_o do_v not_o so_o that_o their_o own_o conscience_n may_v be_v witness_n of_o their_o just_a condemnation_n for_o it_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v at_o the_o length_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o psalm_n 17._o that_o they_o shall_v be_v confound_v and_o trouble_v for_o ever_o 18._o yea_o they_o shall_v be_v put_v to_o shame_n and_o perish_v that_o they_o may_v know_v that_o thou_o which_o be_v call_v jehovah_n be_v alone_o even_o the_o most_o high_a over_o all_o the_o earth_n 5._o and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o another_o psalm_n he_o shall_v destroy_v thou_o for_o ever_o he_o shall_v take_v thou_o and_o pluck_v thou_o out_o of_o this_o tabernacle_n and_o root_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 6._o the_o righteous_a also_o shall_v see_v it_o and_o
for_o thou_o 12._o lord_n will_v bless_v the_o righteous_a and_o with_o favour_n will_v compass_v he_o as_o with_o a_o shield_n again_o 35._o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o thy_o right_a hand_n have_v stay_v i_o for_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o the_o godly_a shall_v not_o only_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o y_z e_z crown_n of_o his_o good_a will_n but_o also_o be_v happy_a through_o everlasting_a blessedness_n when_o paul_n write_v unto_o the_o ephesian_n 16._o take_v unto_o you_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n wherewith_o you_o may_v quench_v all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a he_o signify_v y_z t_z then_o we_o be_v compassed-about_a with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n 18_o when_o retain_v a_o unshakened_a faith_n of_o doctrine_n with_o a_o confidence_n of_o mercy_n 19_o and_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n now_o what_o thing_n i_o pray_v you_o can_v be_v more_o miserable_a than_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n who_o have_v not_o this_o shield_n for_o the_o king_n of_o darkness_n have_v full_a power_n over_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o down_o headlong_o from_o one_o wickedness_n unto_o another_o till_o he_o bring_v they_o to_o utter_v destruction_n the_o third_o and_o four_o benefit_n be_v grace_n church_n and_o glory_n for_o thus_o he_o say_v the_o lord_n will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n grace_n be_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n both_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o faithful_a for_o the_o death_n sake_n of_o his_o son_n what_o &_o also_o adorn_v the_o church_n with_o a_o unspotted_a garment_n namely_o with_o christ_n his_o obedience_n or_o righteousness_n now_o forsomuch_o as_o the_o faithful_a do_v please_v through_o this_o grace_n they_o can_v not_o be_v otherwise_o than_o happy_a and_o bless_a but_o they_o which_o be_v without_o the_o church_n be_v destitute_a of_o this_o grace_n guilty_a &_o damn_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o wickedness_n glory_n be_v the_o attainment_n of_o adoption_n what_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o hereditary_a possession_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n but_o so_o many_o as_o be_v not_o within_o the_o church_n be_v the_o bondslave_n of_o satan_n move_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o reserve_v for_o everlasting_a shame_n the_o five_o good_a thing_n or_o commodity_n of_o the_o church_n which_o the_o ungodlie_a do_v want_v be_v that_o which_o the_o psalmist_n mean_v when_o he_o say_v no_o good_a thing_n will_v be_v deprive_v they_o of_o that_o walk_v innocent_o here_o by_o the_o fruit_n judgement_n be_v give_v of_o the_o tree_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n bringeth-foorth_a good_a and_o profitable_a fruit_n but_o a_o rot_a tree_n can_v yield_v nothing_o but_o hurtful_a &_o unpleasant_a fruit_n to_o walk_v innocent_o signify_v or_o sound_o or_o perfect_o for_o the_o word_n which_o the_o psalmist_n use_v in_o this_o place_n be_v oftentimes_o express_v of_o interpreter_n by_o the_o word_n perfection_n be_v when_o the_o man_n which_o be_v justify_v prefer_v obedience_n toward_o god_n before_o even_o the_o most_o pleasant_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n this_o definition_n may_v be_v prove_v out_o of_o the_o 22._o chapter_n of_o genesis_n perfection_n now_o there_o be_v a_o double_a perfection_n of_o christian_n of_o imputation_n &_o of_o obedience_n he_o be_v perfect_a by_o imputation_n that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n 4._o according_a to_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v he_o be_v perfect_a by_o obedience_n which_o love_v obedience_n to_o god_n ward_v more_o than_o all_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o be_v not_o this_o perfection_n a_o absolutnes_n of_o work_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o law_n but_o it_o be_v a_o purpose_n a_o endevorment_n and_o a_o study_n of_o the_o mind_n whereby_o a_o man_n daielie_o more_o and_o more_o go_v forward_o unto_o the_o mark_n of_o perfection_n this_o endevorment_n bring_v the_o approbation_n of_o god_n be_v call_v perfection_n and_o that_o this_o christian_a perfection_n be_v to_o be_v refer_v unto_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n these_o testimony_n ensue_v do_v witness_n fear_v the_o lord_n 14._o and_o serve_v he_o in_o uprightness_n &_o in_o truth_n of_o heart_n 9_o again_o and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n hezekiah_n in_o the_o prophecy_n of_o isaiah_n do_v testify_v how_o he_o fulfil_v the_o same_o when_o he_o say_v 3._o i_o beseech_v thou_o lord_n remember_v now_o how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a hart_n and_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o this_o perfection_n paul_n require_v when_o he_o say_v 18._o fight_v a_o good_a fight_n have_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n 19_o for_o through_o faith_n the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n be_v obtain_v &_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v keep_v by_o a_o willingness_n to_o obey_v whereby_o a_o godly_a man_n prefer_v obedience_n toward_o god_n before_o all_o thing_n although_o man_n can_v fulfil_v the_o same_o in_o such_o absolute_a form_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o law_n do_v require_v moreover_o when_o the_o psalmist_n do_v say_v no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o deprive_v they_o of_o which_o walk_v innocent_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o reward_v of_o the_o obedience_n show_v through_o faith_n for_o in_o this_o place_n he_o speak_v not_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o salvation_n but_o of_o the_o effect_n of_o faith_n wherewith_o be_v justify_v we_o be_v save_v and_o therefore_o this_o and_o such_o like_a sentence_n of_o which_o sort_n there_o be_v many_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v unfold_v they_o y_z t_z walk_v innocent_o shall_v not_o be_v deprive_v of_o good_a thing_n why_o so_o because_o they_o which_o walk_v innocent_o do_v believe_v and_o all_o believer_n be_v righteous_a through_o christ_n his_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o they_o to_o the_o righteous_a life_n and_o abundance_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o such_o sort_n be_v propose_v that_o they_o shall_v desire_v nothing_o to_o the_o consummate_v of_o true_a happiness_n and_o therefore_o so_o many_o as_o walk_v innocent_o shall_v not_o be_v deprive_v of_o good_a thing_n after_o which_o sort_n the_o like_a sentence_n be_v to_o be_v untie_v that_o we_o may_v be_v lead_v from_o the_o proper_a effect_n unto_o the_o proper_a cause_n and_o again_o conclude_v from_o the_o proper_a cause_n other_o effect_n adjoin_v and_o follow_v of_o the_o same_o as_o when_o it_o be_v say_v bless_v be_v they_o which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o confession_n of_o christ_n here_o mention_n be_v make_v not_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o blessedness_n but_o of_o the_o effect_n of_o faith_n and_o of_o that_o which_o necessary_o do_v follow_v faith_n and_o therefore_o the_o sentence_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v open_v they_o be_v bless_v which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o confession_n of_o christ._n why_o so_o because_o they_o do_v believe_v for_o it_o be_v a_o proper_a effect_n of_o faith_n to_o confess_v christ_n in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n but_o the_o faithful_a be_v righteous_a through_o christ_n his_o obedience_n and_o the_o righteous_a do_v live_v and_o be_v bless_v by_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a felicity_n therefore_o they_o who_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o confession_n of_o christ_n be_v bless_v now_o the_o holy_a scripture_n use_v this_o manner_n of_o speech_n for_o two_o cause_n one_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v judge_v of_o true_a and_o livelie_a faith_n by_o the_o natural_a property_n which_o it_o have_v jest_n for_o the_o true_a faith_n we_o embrace_v a_o feign_a and_o false_a faith_n another_o be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v stirred-up_a with_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o reward_n of_o obedience_n the_o more_o cheerful_o to_o do_v our_o duty_n and_o not_o wax_v negligent_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o manifold_a difficulty_n which_o happen_v many_o time_n and_o make_v many_o slothful_a but_o touch_v this_o point_n we_o have_v speak_v more_o at_o large_a above_o where_o we_o confute_v the_o error_n of_o papist_n who_o very_o naughtilie_o do_v confound_v the_o cause_n and_o effect_n and_o many_o time_n of_o the_o quality_n affection_n and_o work_n of_o y_z e_z saint_n do_v make_v the_o cause_n of_o justification_n and_o salvation_n who_o error_n be_v overthrow_v by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o our_o only_a mediator_n for_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o justification_n all_o man_n merit_n be_v quite_o contrary_a unto_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n last_o of_o all_o see_v the_o wicked_a which_o
evident_o answer_v unto_o this_o prophecy_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v pour_v upon_o all_o flesh_n not_o particular_o but_o general_o upon_o jew_n and_o gentile_n young_a and_o old_a man_n &_o woman_n bond_n and_o free_a 13._o rude_a and_o learned_a etc._n etc._n and_o isaiah_n 54._o and_o all_o thy_o child_n shall_v be_v teach_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o much_o peace_n shall_v be_v to_o thy_o child_n 42._o in_o time_n pass_v man_n make_v himself_o a_o author_n conductor_n and_o teacher_n of_o godliness_n as_o appear_v in_o the_o philosopher_n whereof_o diverse_a set_v diverse_a end_n of_o the_o felicity_n which_o man_n shall_v seek_v after_o but_o now_o although_o man_n teach_v man_n the_o service_n of_o god_n yet_o profess_v he_o not_o his_o own_o but_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n now_o have_v receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n through_o the_o heavenly_a doctrine_n at_o the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n they_o gather_v a_o church_n &_o by_o wonderful_a miracle_n confirm_v y_o e_o same_o their_o doctrine_n according_a to_o y_z e_z promise_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o thing_n isaiah_n prophesy_v of_o 600._o year_n afore_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v for_o in_o his_o 8._o chapter_n thus_o he_o say_v behold_v i_o and_o the_o child_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v i_o 18._o be_v as_o sign_n &_o as_o wonder_n in_o israël_n by_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n which_o dwell_v in_o mount_n zion_n what_o wonder_v i_o pray_v you_o be_v great_a what_o sign_n more_o evident_a than_o that_o the_o apostle_n by_o their_o work_n be_v for_o number_v few_o for_o power_n weak_a &_o frail_a for_o knowledge_n simple_a shall_v work_v miracle_n and_o turn_v both_o the_o tongue_n and_o the_o will_n of_o man_n unto_o they_o &_o to_o their_o religion_n these_o be_v the_o child_n that_o be_v give_v to_o the_o church_n in_o stead_n of_o the_o ancient_a father_n as_o the_o psalmist_n do_v say_v in_o steed_n of_o thy_o father_n shall_v thy_o child_n be_v thou_o shall_v make_v they_o prince_n through_o all_o the_o earth_n 16._o when_o he_o name_v prince_n we_o must_v have_v respect_n to_o a_o kingdom_n therefore_o for_o somuch_o as_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v govern_v by_o the_o word_n govern_v they_o be_v prince_n which_o by_o the_o word_n and_o heavenly_a doctrine_n do_v rule_v the_o realm_n of_o christ._n and_o although_o the_o church_n be_v first_o build_v of_o the_o father_n and_o prince_n of_o the_o jew_n yet_o principalie_v it_o be_v gather_v from_o the_o gentile_n even_o from_o that_o barren_a and_o altogether_o unprofitable_a flock_n whereof_o isaiah_n in_o his_o 54._o chapter_n speak_v after_o this_o manner_n rejoice_v o_o barren_a that_n do_v not_o bear_v 1._o break_v forth_o into_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v thou_o that_o do_v not_o travel_v with_o child_n for_o the_o desolate_a have_v mo_z child_n than_o the_o marry_a wife_n 2._o say_v the_o lord_n enlarge_v the_o place_n of_o thy_o tent_n and_o let_v they_o spread_v out_o the_o curtain_n of_o thy_o habitation_n spare_v not_o stretch_n out_o thy_o cord_n and_o make_v fast_o thy_o stake_n 3._o for_o thou_o shall_v increase_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o the_o left_a and_o thy_o seed_n shall_v possess_v the_o gentile_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o desolate_a city_n 15._o again_o in_o his_o 60._o chap._n he_o say_v whereas_o thou_o have_v be_v forsake_v and_o hate_v so_o that_o no_o man_n go_v by_o thou_o i_o will_v make_v thou_o a_o eternal_a glory_n and_o à _fw-fr â—oie_fw-fr from_o generation_n unto_o generation_n and_o afterward_o 22._o a_o little_a one_o shall_v become_v as_o a_o thousand_o and_o a_o small_a stone_n as_o a_o strong_a nation_n i_o the_o lord_n will_v hasten_v it_o in_o due_a time_n christ_n fore-telled_n how_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v take_v from_o the_o jew_n jew_n and_o shall_v be_v give_v to_o a_o nation_n that_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 43._o which_o thing_n as_o we_o now_o see_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v so_o be_v it_o long_o before_o prophesy_v by_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n in_o his_o 65._o chapter_n where_o he_o say_v i_o have_v be_v seek_v of_o they_o that_o ask_v not_o 1._o i_o be_v find_v of_o they_o that_o seek_v i_o not_o 2._o i_o say_v behold_v i_o behold_v i_o unto_o a_o nation_n that_o call_v not_o upon_o my_o name_n i_o have_v spread_v out_o my_o hand_n all_o the_o day_n unto_o a_o rebellious_a people_n 3._o which_o walk_v in_o a_o way_n that_o be_v not_o good_a even_o after_o their_o own_o imagination_n a_o people_n that_o provoke_v i_o even_o unto_o my_o face_n and_o more_o plain_o yet_o in_o a_o other_o place_n though_o thy_o people_n o_o israel_n 22._o be_v as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sea_n yet_o shall_v but_o a_o remnant_n of_o they_o be_v save_v read_v the_o 9_o 10._o 11._o chap._n of_o paul_n unto_o the_o roman_n by_o this_o i_o think_v we_o have_v sufficient_o confirm_v the_o minor_a of_o the_o propose_a argument_n and_o both_o brief_o and_o plain_o prove_v how_o all_o thing_n be_v accomplish_v in_o jesus_n y_fw-fr e_o son_n of_o marie_n which_o be_v fore-spoken_a both_o of_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n concern_v the_o messiah_n and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o in_o john_n be_v write_v the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n 17._o but_o grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o moses_n by_o figure_n shadow_v and_o the_o prophet_n foretell_v by_o prophecy_n christ_n in_o truth_n have_v fulfil_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v this_o how_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o marie_n be_v the_o very_a messiah_n priest_n that_o be_v a_o prophet_n a_o king_n and_o à _fw-la priest_n a_o prophet_n whereof_o moses_n in_o the_o 18._o chapter_n of_o deuteronomie_n do_v speak_v 15_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v raise-up_a unto_o thou_o à _fw-la prophet_n like_o unto_o i_o from_o among_o you_o even_o of_o thy_o brethren_n unto_o he_o you_o shall_v hearken_v 6._o a_o king_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o second_o psalm_n i_o have_v set_v my_o king_n upon_o zion_n my_o holy_a mountain_n 4._o a_o priest_n according_a unto_o the_o 110._o psalm_n christ._n thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedek_a the_o benefit_n of_o this_o messiah_n and_o the_o application_n of_o they_o be_v propose_v in_o this_o verse_n of_o the_o 2._o psalm_n 12._o bless_a be_v all_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o chap._n 5._o a_o confutation_n of_o the_o objection_n which_o the_o brainsick_a jew_n do_v allege_v for_o their_o part_n now_o forsomuch_o as_o the_o obstinacy_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v such_o that_o rather_o they_o will_v stop_v their_o eye_n against_o the_o clear_a light_n than_o admit_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o messiah_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n christ_n already_o come_v into_o the_o world_n i_o purpose_v brief_o to_o confute_v such_o thing_n as_o they_o false_o malicious_o and_o furious_o do_v object_n they_z not_o without_o great_a rail_a speech_n utterlie_o do_v deny_v the_o minor_a of_o our_o foundation_n and_o even_o against_o their_o own_o conscience_n very_o untrulie_o do_v say_v that_o the_o prophecy_n of_o the_o prophet_n touch_v the_o messiah_n promise_v be_v not_o fulfil_v in_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o marie_n jew_n for_o they_o object_n four_o thing_n the_o first_o be_v touch_v the_o time_n of_o the_o messiah_n the_o second_o of_o the_o form_n of_o his_o kingdom_n the_o third_o about_o the_o place_n of_o his_o dominion_n the_o last_o concern_v the_o people_n yea_o and_o beside_o these_o thing_n that_o they_o may_v diminish_v the_o credit_n of_o the_o evangelist_n they_o give_v out_o how_o they_o be_v contrary_a one_o to_o another_o and_o christ._n that_o these_o seducer_n may_v persuade_v miserable_a man_n especialie_a they_o assault_v the_o head_n of_o all_o and_o deny_v that_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n christ_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a which_o reproachful_a lie_n when_o i_o have_v answer_v i_o will_v in_o order_n confute_v these_o four_o thing_n which_o they_o object_n together_o with_o the_o slander_n that_o uniustlie_o they_o lie_v upon_o our_o lord_n let_v these_o enemy_n of_o god_n cry_v till_o their_o heart_n ache_v again_o that_o our_o lord_n christ_n be_v not_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a confirm_v but_o who_o be_v so_o foolish_a that_o will_v believe_v his_o enemy_n before_o his_o friend_n who_o so_o childish_a that_o will_v give_v credit_n to_o many_o evil_a rather_o than_o to_o a_o few_o good_a who_o be_v soon_a to_o be_v believe_v they_o which_o of_o mere_a malice_n heap_n slander_n &_o lie_v together_o which_o be_v defile_v with_o all_o manner_n wickedness_n or_o they_o rather_o that_o be_v famous_a for_o their_o holiness_n and_o innocence_n of_o
life_n have_v seal_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n even_o with_o their_o very_a blood_n who_o more_o worthy_a of_o credit_n the_o spirit_n of_o satan_n in_o the_o harden_a jew_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n who_o the_o 50._o day_n after_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o a_o visible_a testimony_n bare_a witness_n of_o the_o resurrection_n kingdom_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n what_o madness_n be_v it_o soon_o to_o believe_v the_o forge_a lie_n of_o the_o jew_n than_o the_o divine_a work_n of_o christ_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n do_v confirm_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v brief_a the_o sepulchre_n the_o disciple_n the_o angel_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o power_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o church_n against_o the_o marvelous_a rage_n of_o devil_n and_o tyrant_n do_v plain_o prove_v you_o to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o therefore_o abhor_v we_o the_o most_o impudent_a lie_v of_o the_o jew_n and_o let_v we_o look_v for_o the_o come_n of_o our_o saviour_n from_o the_o cloud_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n who_o we_o worship_v as_o our_o redeemer_n now_o let_v we_o come_v unto_o these_o four_o thing_n which_o they_o say_v be_v not_o fulfil_v in_o jesus_n who_o we_o acknowledge_v &_o serve_v as_o y_z e_z true_a messiah_n which_o four_o thing_n we_o confess_v be_v foretold_v concern_v the_o messiah_n by_o y_z e_z holy_a prophet_n of_o god_n who_o without_o great_a sin_n be_v not_o to_o be_v suspect_v of_o untruth_n in_o their_o word_n the_o first_o thing_n therefore_o which_o they_o object_n jew_n be_v concern_v the_o time_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o messiah_n the_o true_a messiah_n mayor_n say_v they_o shall_v come_v in_o the_o last_o day_n minor_a but_o y_o t_o jesus_n who_o you_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v y_z e_o messiah_n do_v much_o prevent_v he_o last_o day_n for_o it_o be_v above_o 1567._o year_n since_o he_o be_v bear_v therefore_o that_o your_o jesus_n conclusion_n be_v not_o the_o messiah_n the_o mayor_n they_o prove_v by_o the_o say_n of_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n who_o in_o his_o second_n chap._n speak_v after_o this_o form_n of_o the_o time_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o messiah_n it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o last_o day_n 2._o that_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v prepare_v lo_o how_o shameful_o you_o e_z blind_a jew_n do_v offend_v here_o contrary_a to_o the_o very_a &_o right_o rule_v which_o they_o make_v themselves_o answer_n and_o y_o it_o be_v this_o who_o mark_v not_o what_o be_v write_v both_o afore_o &_o after_o in_o book_n he_o pervert_v the_o word_n of_o the_o live_a god_n for_o have_v they_o here_o compare_v y_o e_o prophecy_n of_o isaiah_n with_o y_a to_o prophesy_v of_o daniel_n wherein_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o finger_n by_o most_o evident_a word_n y_o e_o time_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o messiah_n be_v pointed-unto_a sure_o far_o otherwise_o they_o will_v have_v define_v the_o last_o day_n a_o day_n be_v understand_v three_o manner_n of_o way_n diverslie_o first_o for_o the_o time_n wherein_o the_o sun_n be_v over_o our_o horizon_n day_n which_o the_o astronomer_n call_v a_o artificial_a day_n secondlie_o it_o be_v take_v for_o the_o space_n of_o 24._o hour_n from_o y_z e_z rising_z of_o the_o sun_n unto_o the_o rising-againe_a of_o the_o same_o day_n and_o that_o be_v call_v a_o day_n natural_a last_o of_o all_o some_o certain_a time_n ordain_v decree_v and_o appoint_v for_o some_o special_a thing_n in_o which_o sense_n the_o prophet_n understand_v it_o many_o time_n therefore_o when_o the_o prophet_n say_v in_o the_o last_o day_n he_o note_v the_o last_o time_n that_o be_v the_o last_o age_n of_o the_o world_n distinguish_v from_o the_o other_o age_n not_o so_o much_o by_o a_o certain_a and_o describe_v number_n of_o year_n as_o by_o a_o separation_n of_o thing_n do_v in_o the_o same_o so_o do_v elias_n distinguish_v the_o world_n into_o three_o time_n or_o age_n when_o he_o say_v two_o thousand_o void_a two_o thousand_o the_o law_n two_o thousand_o the_o messiah_n and_o therefore_o according_a to_o the_o computation_n of_o elias_n the_o last_o time_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o space_n of_o two_o thousand_o year_n read_v the_o chronicle_n of_o philip_n melancton_n again_o the_o last_o day_n be_v oftentimes_o take_v by_o the_o prophet_n for_o the_o last_o time_n of_o the_o jewish_a kingdom_n and_o nation_n in_o palestine_n so_o that_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o prophet_n be_v this_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o last_o day_n not_o of_o worldly_a time_n for_o who_o shall_v have_v reap_v any_o benefit_n by_o favour_n so_o long_o put_v of_o sure_o very_o few_o but_o in_o y_fw-fr e_fw-la last_o day_n of_o prophecy_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o kingdom_n &_o of_o y_fw-fr e_o priesthood_n which_o three_o thing_n cease_v when_o you_o e_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v finish_v a_o vain_a fiction_n therefore_o be_v it_o of_o the_o jew_n which_o they_o make_v about_o the_o time_n of_o the_o messiah_n invent_v contrary_a to_o their_o very_a conscience_n but_o this_o they_o fain_o to_o delude_v such_o as_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o scripture_n in_o distinguish_a time_n the_o second_o thing_n which_o they_o object_n jew_n be_v about_o y_o e_o form_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o messiah_n promise_v which_o they_o very_o impudent_o contend_v agree_v not_o with_o our_o messiah_n mayor_n under_o the_o messiah_n say_v they_o be_v no_o war_n neither_o among_o man_n 4._o nor_o among_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n but_o sovereign_a peace_n the_o mountain_n be_v make_v low_o and_o the_o valley_n exalt_v that_o all_o thing_n may_v be_v straight_o and_o plain_a minor_a but_o this_o we_o see_v not_o hitherto_o come_v to_o pass_v conclusion_n and_o therefore_o the_o messiah_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v to_o prove_v the_o mayor_n they_o bring_v forth_o these_o and_o such_o like_a place_n of_o the_o prophet_n 4._o they_o shall_v break_v their_o sword_n into_o mattock_n and_o their_o spear_n into_o scythe_n nation_n shall_v not_o lift-up_a a_o sword_n against_o nation_n neither_o shall_v they_o learn_v to_o fight_v any_o more_o 6._o and_o in_o the_o 11._o chapter_n of_o the_o same_o prophet_n isaiah_n the_o wolf_n shall_v dwell_v with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o leopard_n shall_v lie_v with_o the_o kid_n and_o the_o calf_n and_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o fat_a beast_n together_o and_o a_o little_a child_n shall_v lead_v they_o 7._o and_o the_o kowe_n and_o the_o bear_n shall_v feed_v their_o young_a one_o shall_v lie_v together_o and_o the_o lion_n shall_v eat_v straw_n like_o the_o bullock_n 8._o and_o the_o suck_a child_n shall_v play_v upon_o the_o hole_n of_o the_o asp_z &_o the_o wained_a child_n shall_v put_v his_o hand_n upon_o the_o cokatrice_n hole_n 9_o then_o shall_v none_o hurt_v nor_o destroy_v in_o all_o the_o mountain_n of_o my_o holiness_n for_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v full_a of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n 1._o as_o the_o water_n that_o cover_v the_o sea_n to_o which_o effect_n the_o prophet_n micah_n cap._n 4._o entreat_v 4._o isaiah_n likewise_o add_v every_o valley_n be_v exalt_v &_o every_o mountain_n and_o hill_n be_v bring_v low_a by_o these_o &_o many_o more_o such_o like_a prophecy_n concern_v y_o e_o manner_n of_o the_o government_n of_o the_o messiah_n the_o blind_a &_o foolish_a jew_n do_v conclude_v y_z t_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n marie_n be_v not_o y_z e_z true_a messiah_n promise_v by_o y_z e_z prophet_n but_o against_o these_o let_v we_o oppose_v a_o immovable_a foundation_n answer_n whereof_o we_o will_v conclude_v that_o such_o thing_n as_o corpora_o be_v ascribe_v ought_v spiritualie_v to_o be_v understand_v through_o compare_v earthly_a with_o heavenly_a thing_n the_o foundation_n be_v this_o what_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o messiah_n be_v not_o a_o earthly_a but_o a_o heavenly_a &_o spiritual_a kingdom_n which_o may_v be_v gather_v by_o the_o first_o promise_n make_v of_o y_fw-fr e_o messiah_n to_o come_v for_o the_o messiah_n be_v promise_v that_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n for_o thus_o it_o be_v in_o the_o first_o promise_n 15._o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n that_o be_v the_o messiah_n shall_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n namely_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o restore_v to_o man_n y_z e_z image_n of_o god_n which_o through_o sin_v he_o have_v lose_v that_o be_v as_o daniel_n do_v interpret_v y_o e_o same_o 24._o shall_v bring-in_a everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o blessing_n upon_o such_o as_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v king_n 18._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v
of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o life_n from_o which_o we_o be_v fall_v by_o sin_n it_o be_v needful_a y_o it_o he_o shall_v both_o take_v upon_o himself_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n with_o the_o cause_n that_o be_v our_o sin_n be_v make_v accurse_v and_o subject_a to_o death_n for_o our_o sake_n for_o so_o say_v paul_n 13_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n when_o he_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o and_o also_o restore_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o law_n to_o we_o which_o he_o have_v deserve_v for_o we_o by_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n toward_o the_o law_n under_o which_o he_o be_v make_v not_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n 4._o but_o for_o we_o and_o this_o do_v paul_n mean_v where_o he_o say_v christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v and_o because_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o most_o evident_a testimony_n of_o this_o fulfil_n the_o law_n 25._o paul_n affirm_v how_o he_o be_v rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n intercession_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o prayer_n and_o intercession_n he_o have_v make_v a_o entrance_n for_o we_o unto_o the_o father_n as_o paul_n say_v unto_o the_o roman_n 34._o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n unto_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v etc._n etc._n it_o be_v christ_n that_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n therefore_o when_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o offer_v his_o merit_n to_o the_o father_n the_o general_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n contain_v thistriple_a merit_n namely_o of_o his_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o of_o his_o prayer_n must_v be_v understand_v otherwhile_o you_o e_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v morespecialie_v take_v for_o his_o death_n &_o passion_n understand_v which_o death_n &_o passion_n be_v the_o only_a propitiatory_a sacrifice_n the_o figure_n whereof_o be_v y_fw-mi e_z sacrifice_n of_o the_o jew_n &_o by_o a_o singular_a form_n of_o speech_n be_v call_v propitiatory_a because_o it_o be_v a_o shadow_n of_o this_o eternal_a propitiatory_a sacrifice_n even_o jesus_n christ._n but_o because_o above_o 16._o where_o we_o show_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o as_o yet_o do_v look_v for_o the_o messiah_o we_o have_v speak_v of_o shadow_n in_o this_o place_n we_o will_v speak_v only_o of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o scripture_n call_v expiatory_a or_o propitiatory_a from_o the_o effect_n thereof_o which_o sacrifice_n may_v right_o be_v define_v on_o this_o wise_a the_o passion_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o eternal_a priest_n be_v the_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n wherein_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n what_o make_v man_n and_o of_o the_o father_n appoint_v a_o eternal_a priest_n by_o obeieng_v the_o father_n in_o suffer_v even_o unto_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n offer_v himself_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n to_o the_o eternal_a father_n upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n sustain_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n true_o to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o this_o one_o and_o most_o perfect_a oblation_n he_o may_v satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o the_o offence_n and_o punishment_n of_o mankind_n pacify_v the_o just_a displeasure_n of_o god_n and_o by_o this_o only_a sacrifice_n merit_n for_o all_o which_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n either_o have_v believe_v or_o till_o the_o end_n of_o the_o same_o shall_v believe_v even_o eternal_a sanctification_n that_o be_v deliverance_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n grace_n benediction_n life_n and_o everlasting_a salvation_n that_o so_o be_v comformable_a to_o christ_n they_o may_v praise_v and_o glorify_v god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o this_o large_a definition_n christ_n in_o very_a few_o word_n do_v comprehend_v 17_o john_n 17_o where_o he_o say_v for_o their_o sake_n sanctify_v i_o myself_o that_o they_o also_o may_v be_v sanctify_v through_o the_o truth_n but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n do_v very_o copiouslie_o entreat_v of_o this_o matter_n and_o that_o which_o scatteringlie_o be_v speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n in_o that_o epistle_n i_o have_v gather_v together_o as_o it_o be_v into_o one_o body_n that_o at_o one_o sight_n as_o it_o be_v we_o may_v behold_v this_o wonderful_a work_n and_o after_o a_o sort_n esteem_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o this_o infinite_a mercy_n show_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n trin._n augustine_n say_v how_o in_o every_o sacrifice_n there_o be_v four_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v sacrifice_n namely_o who_o be_v y_z e_z offereâ—_n to_o who_o it_o be_v offer_v what_o be_v offer_v and_o for_o who_o it_o be_v offer_v which_o four_o thing_n be_v both_o express_o &_o distinctlie_o contain_v in_o this_o our_o definition_n sacrifice_n for_o y_o e_o son_n of_o god_n make_v man_n &_o of_o god_n the_o father_n himself_o ordain_v a_o eternal_a priest_n be_v y_o e_o offerer_n for_o this_o priest_n as_o he_o alone_o be_v holy_a &_o righteous_a and_o high_a than_o the_o heaven_n so_o can_v he_o alone_o offer_v a_o perfect_a sacrifice_n for_o evermore_o because_o in_o that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a man_n he_o may_v lawfulie_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o cause_n of_o we_o all_o especialie_a see_v one_o man_n have_v bring_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o posterity_n into_o the_o state_n of_o damnation_n with_o himself_o and_o in_o that_o he_o be_v high_a than_o the_o heaven_n to_o wit_n very_a god_n he_o be_v of_o power_n to_o offer_v such_o a_o sacrifice_n as_o be_v perfect_a and_o effectual_a for_o evermore_o again_o in_o that_o he_o be_v one_o person_n all_o the_o deed_n of_o his_o manhood_n be_v most_o pure_a and_o of_o a_o infinite_a price_n to_o who_o do_v this_o priest_n offer_v himself_o even_o to_o god_n himself_o for_o to_o he_o alone_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v due_a that_o his_o justice_n may_v be_v satisfy_v who_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o we_o in_o they_o offend_v that_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n for_o our_o transgress_v the_o law_n be_v utterlie_o abolish_v we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n through_o his_o merit_n what_o do_v this_o priest_n offer_v to_o god_n us._n the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o eternal_a priest_n have_v offer_v himself_o to_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n take_v our_o cause_n that_o be_v our_o sin_n and_o punishment_n upon_o himself_o for_o the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n do_v witness_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o he_o may_v have_v that_o which_o he_o may_v offer_v and_o augustine_n do_v say_v what_o be_v more_o meet_a to_o be_v take_v of_o man_n for_o their_o oblation_n than_o the_o flesh_n of_o man_n and_o what_o so_o apt_a for_o this_o sacrifice_n as_o mortal_a flesh_n and_o what_o so_o clean_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n as_o without_o all_o contagion_n flesh_n bear_v in_o the_o womb_n &_o out_o of_o the_o womb_n of_o a_o virgin_n and_o what_o so_o gratefulie_o can_v be_v either_o offer_v or_o receive_v as_o the_o flesh_n of_o our_o sacrifice_n offer_v the_o make_v body_n of_o our_o priest_n furthermore_o see_v every_o sacrifice_n in_o the_o old_a law_n ought_v first_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o other_o thing_n of_o the_o same_o kind_n secondlie_o to_o be_v apply_v to_o the_o altar_n the_o hand_n of_o the_o priest_n lay_v there-upon_o thirdlie_o to_o be_v offer_v upon_o the_o altar_n fourthly_a be_v do_v right_o according_a to_o the_o law_n it_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n accept_v of_o god_n let_v we_o see_v how_o these_o four_o thing_n do_v aggree_v to_o our_o sacrifice_n first_o therefore_o christ_n this_o our_o sacrifice_n be_v segregated_a from_o other_o man_n not_o by_o nature_n whereby_o he_o be_v to_o be_v join_v to_o they_o but_o by_o purity_n innocence_n and_o excellency_n wherein_o he_o surpass_v all_o other_o man_n secondlie_o he_o be_v apply_v to_o the_o altar_n be_v consecrate_v to_o god_n through_o his_o wonderful_a obedience_n for_o he_o be_v offer_v even_o because_o he_o will_v thirdlie_o he_o be_v offer_v upon_o the_o altar_n hang_v on_o the_o wood_n of_o the_o cross_n bear_v upon_o his_o own_o head_n our_o cause_n that_o be_v both_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n namely_o the_o wrath_n and_o curse_n of_o god_n 21._o which_o thing_n be_v in_o old_a time_n figure_v in_o the_o goat_n upon_o who_o head_n aaron_n have_v confess_v first_o his_o own_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n lay_v his_o own_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n and_o send_v he_o away_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o man_n appoint_v into_o the_o wilderness_n the_o truth_n of_o
this_o type_n be_v full_o accomplish_v in_o christ_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n say_v the_o lord_n have_v lay_v upon_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o al._n 6._o so_o do_v paul_n apply_v the_o figure_n to_o christ_n 21._o when_o he_o say_v he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o again_o 13._o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n for_o it_o be_v write_v curse_a be_v every_o one_o that_o hang_v on_o tree_n furthermore_o as_o that_o figurative_a goat_n be_v send_v into_o the_o wilderness_n to_o be_v tear_v of_o wild_a beast_n so_o christ_n be_v deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o scribee_n pharise_n &_o people_n obeieng_v the_o commandment_n of_o their_o prince_n the_o devil_n to_o be_v slay_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o bear_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v his_o own_o sin_n here_o we_o must_v diligent_o distinguish_v between_o the_o shadow_n and_o the_o truth_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n be_v lay_v upon_o the_o goat_n but_o in_o a_o figure_n only_o but_o christ_n indeed_o bare_a the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n neither_o be_v here_o any_o trope_n to_o be_v admit_v for_o herein_o our_o whole_a hope_n do_v consist_v herein_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n do_v appear_v final_o hereupon_o our_o whole_a salvation_n do_v depend_v that_o our_o god_n true_o &_o without_o trope_n have_v pour_v forth_o all_o his_o anger_n upon_o his_o own_o son_n as_o though_o he_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n who_o true_o and_o without_o trope_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n to_o deliver_v we_o true_o and_o without_o trope_n from_o the_o curse_n for_o otherwise_o if_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n have_v be_v feign_v the_o obedience_n of_o the_o son_n have_v also_o be_v feign_v &_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n also_o which_o we_o look_v for_o have_v be_v feign_v therefore_o christ_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v with_o those_o quality_n which_o he_o have_v not_o in_o himself_o but_o through_o imputation_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o mediatorship_n which_o voluntary_o he_o take_v upon_o himself_o that_o we_o likewise_o after_o the_o same_o sort_n that_o be_v through_o the_o imputation_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o he_o namely_o through_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n justify_v and_o sanctify_a may_v be_v make_v his_o brethren_n and_o heir_n of_o one_o &_o the_o same_o kingdom_n fourthlie_o the_o sacrifice_n christ_n so_o orderly_o offer_v upon_o y_o e_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n do_v so_o both_o pacify_v and_o please_v y_z e_o father_n the_o force_n thereof_o shall_v evermore_o continue_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n the_o four_o thing_n which_o augustine_n require_v in_o every_o sacrifice_n offer_v be_v the_o circumstance_n of_o person_n for_o who_o it_o be_v offer_v whereunto_o paul_n in_o these_o word_n do_v answer_v 6._o he_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o man_n 29._o and_o john_n say_v behold_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n moreover_o beside_o these_o four_o thing_n which_o augustine_n require_v in_o our_o sacrifice_n we_o have_v add_v other_o four_o thing_n more_o out_o of_o the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n in_o our_o definition_n namely_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n the_o perpetual_a force_n of_o the_o same_o the_o form_n of_o applieng_v it_o and_o the_o final_a end_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o confidence_n in_o this_o sacrifice_n offer_v the_o manner_n be_v that_o christ_n do_v offer_v himself_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n for_o so_o say_v the_o epistle_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n 14._o howe_n much_o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n to_o god_n purge_v your_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n he_o understand_v the_o power_n of_o the_o divinity_n join_v with_o the_o humanity_n the_o which_o govern_v all_o this_o sacrifice_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o this_o blood_n see_v it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o that_o man_n who_o also_o be_v very_a god_n be_v endue_v even_o with_o the_o lively_a virtue_n whereby_o as_o he_o make_v we_o so_o he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o renew_v us._n in_o consideration_n hereof_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v die_v and_o to_o have_v purchase_v to_o himself_o a_o church_n by_o his_o own_o blood_n as_o paul_n do_v testify_v 28._o when_o he_o say_v take_v heed_n unto_o yourselves_o and_o to_o all_o the_o flock_n whereof_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v make_v you_o overseer_n to_o feed_v the_o church_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v with_o his_o own_o blood_n hence_o then_o be_v that_o which_o we_o add_v concern_v the_o perpetual_a force_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n whereof_o the_o epistle_n unto_o y_fw-es e_fw-es hebrew_n do_v say_v 14_o with_o one_o offering_n have_v be_v consecrate_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v 12._o so_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n enter_v he_o once_o into_o the_o holy_a place_n and_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o us._n of_o the_o application_n which_o be_v through_o the_o word_n through_o faith_n and_o the_o sacrament_n and_o also_o of_o the_o final_a end_n of_o christ_n his_o sacrifice_n we_o will_v entreat_v part_n afterward_o in_o their_o due_a place_n chap._n 30._o 1._o of_o diverse_a thing_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o christ_n his_o suffering_n and_o offering-up_a himself_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n for_o our_o sake_n 2._o particular_o for_o man_n misery_n which_o make_v christ_n to_o suffer_v but_o here_o we_o be_v to_o stay_v a_o while_n and_o deep_o to_o consider_v of_o diverse_a weighty_a point_n namely_o how_o great_a the_o misery_n of_o man_n be_v where-into_a they_o fall_v through_o sin_n how_o great_a y_o e_o displeasure_n of_o god_n be_v against_o man_n for_o sin_v again_o how_o great_a his_o mercy_n be_v towards_o man_n how_o unspeakable_a the_o obedience_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v how_o horrible_a the_o punishment_n that_o he_o suffer_v be_v of_o what_o a_o inestimable_a &_o incomparable_a a_o price_n the_o death_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o son_n of_o god_n be_v in_o that_o it_o can_v satisfy_v and_o make_v amends_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o contrariwise_o how_o cursedlie_o ungrateful_a the_o mayor_n part_n of_o man_n be_v in_o that_o they_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v this_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n namely_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ._n first_o therefore_o it_o be_v behooveful_a to_o consider_v the_o misery_n of_o mankind_n without_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n 1._o whereof_o job_n do_v say_v man_n that_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n be_v of_o short_a continuance_n &_o full_a of_o trouble_n augustine_n define_v the_o misery_n of_o man_n to_o be_v a_o abundance_n of_o trouble_n &_o a_o scarcity_n of_o comfort_n when_o a_o man_n diverslie_o do_v suffer_v but_o find_v comfort_n of_o none_o homer_n with_o a_o out_o cry_n affirm_v that_o nothing_o be_v either_o in_o great_a peril_n or_o more_o miserable_a than_o man_n be_v but_o homer_n consider_v only_o the_o calamity_n and_o misery_n and_o tragical_a chance_n whereunto_o man_n be_v subject_a in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o know_v neither_o the_o beginning_n nor_o the_o degree_n nor_o the_o end_n of_o man_n misery_n misery_n the_o beginning_n from_o whence_o the_o misery_n of_o mankind_n have_v spring_v and_o spread-forth_a none_o know_v except_o he_o have_v learn_v the_o same_o out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n this_o word_n refer_v the_o original_n of_o all_o sin_n unto_o the_o devil_n the_o sin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o unto_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o same_o sin_n unto_o all_o posterity_n which_o thing_n paul_n roman_n 5._o express_o do_v teach_v and_o isaiah_n the_o prophet_n do_v say_v 6._o we_o all_o do_v vade_v as_o a_o leaf_n and_o our_o iniquity_n like_o the_o wind_n have_v take_v we_o away_o the_o degree_n of_o man_n misery_n be_v manifold_a misery_n and_o very_o lamentable_a the_o first_o whereof_o be_v a_o pitiful_a separation_n from_o god_n degree_n your_o iniquity_n say_v the_o prophet_n isaiah_n have_v separate_v between_o you_o and_o your_o god_n â—_o and_o your_o sin_n have_v hide_v his_o face_n from_o you_o how_o great_a this_o misery_n be_v no_o man_n be_v able_a sufficient_o to_o conceive_v for_o what_o can_v be_v more_o wretched_a than_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o god_n than_o to_o be_v exclude_v from_o the_o fountane_n of_o all_o goodness_n from_o all_o happiness_n and_o salvation_n the_o second_o degree_n be_v degree_n to_o be_v
with_o his_o sacrifice_n take_v away_o all_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o make_v a_o man_n no_o more_o to_o dread_a death_n than_o a_o sweet_a sleep_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o a_o godly_a man_n desire_v death_n even_o as_o a_o passage_n out_o of_o these_o misery_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n then_o shall_v he_o find_v the_o say_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v true_a 52._o if_o a_o man_n keep_v my_o word_n he_o shall_v never_o taste_v death_n hence_o proceed_v y_o t_o willingness_n in_o many_o of_o the_o martyr_n who_o have_v in_o mind_n christ_n not_o only_o that_o die_v but_o also_o y_o it_o do_v rise_v again_o by_o who_o power_n we_o shall_v be_v raise_v unto_o immortality_n and_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o mean_a space_n even_o until_o the_o day_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n shall_v possess_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n with_o the_o chaste_a spirit_n and_o then_o join_v to_o their_o body_n shall_v enjoy_v the_o sight_n of_o god_n &_o immortal_a glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o without_o just_a cause_n 13_o say_v both_o in_o the_o revelation_n bless_a be_v the_o dead_a which_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o also_o by_o david_n 15_o precious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o saint_n thus_o hitherto_o we_o have_v speak_v concern_v the_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n of_o christian_n &_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o do_v seem_v to_o make_v for_o the_o plane_n declaration_n of_o the_o same_o now_o we_o be_v brief_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o sacrifice_n of_o christian_n which_o they_o call_v euchatistical_n chap._n 41._o 1._o of_o the_o priest_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n how_o they_o be_v consecrate_v 2._o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o they_o 3._o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o priesthood_n 4._o what_o be_v eucharistical_a sacrifice_n 5._o why_o so_o call_v 6._o the_o kind_n thereof_o 7._o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n why_o and_o how_o priest_n the_o apostle_n peter_n apply_v to_o such_o as_o do_v convert_v both_o from_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o gentile_n 5._o the_o promise_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v in_o the_o 19_o of_o exodus_fw-la to_o this_o purpose_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v my_o voice_n in_o deed_n and_o keep_v my_o covenant_n than_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o chief_a treasure_n above_o all_o people_n though_o all_o the_o earth_n be_v i_o 9_o you_o be_v also_o unto_o i_o à _fw-la kingdom_n of_o priest_n and_o a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n that_o you_o may_v shew-forth_a the_o virtue_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v you_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o his_o marvellous_a light_n out_o of_o these_o word_n to_o omit_v other_o place_n it_o be_v manifest_a that_o all_o christian_n be_v priest_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n first_o therefore_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v 3._o that_o as_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v sinner_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n so_o by_o our_o own_o strength_n worthiness_n and_o merit_v we_o can_v challenge_v nothing_o at_o god_n hand_n and_o therefore_o as_o by_o that_o only_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v reconcile_v so_o of_o his_o goodness_n we_o enter_v into_o the_o order_n of_o priest_n and_o be_v consecrate_v to_o he_o for_o to_o dedicate_v ourselves_o and_o all_o we_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n this_o our_o inauguration_n into_o y_o e_o priesthood_n priest_n because_o it_o be_v merlie_o spiritual_a &_o internal_a be_v wrought_v by_o a_o secret_a manner_n how_o it_o may_v be_v declare_v after_o a_o sort_n by_o compare_v the_o truth_n unto_o y_z e_o shadow_n as_o than_o they_o which_o be_v to_o be_v make_v priest_n out_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n do_v first_o of_o all_o wash_v their_o body_n with_o water_n secondlie_o put_v upon_o they_o the_o garment_n appoint_v of_o god_n thirdlie_o do_v anoint_v their_o head_n and_o fourthly_a fill_v their_o hand_n so_o they_o which_o shall_v be_v priest_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v spiritual_a ordain_v for_o first_o the_o high_a priest_n even_o christ_n do_v wash_v they_o both_o with_o water_n and_o blood_n 26._o he_o cleanse_v we_o say_v paul_n by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n to_o wit_n of_o god_n institute_v &_o ordain_v baptism_n &_o joh._n in_o the_o revelation_n say_v he_o have_v love_v we_o 6._o and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o blood_n and_o make_v we_o king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n even_o his_o father_n secondlie_o the_o same_o christ_n adorn_v we_o with_o spiritual_a garment_n much_o white_a and_o clean_a than_o those_o levitical_a garment_n 3._o for_o so_o paul_n say_v alyee_o that_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n have_v put-on_z christ_n and_o have_v he_o upon_o we_o 27._o we_o seem_v white_a that_o be_v righteous_a and_o holy_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n of_o this_o apparel_n the_o psalm_n mean_v where_o it_o be_v say_v 9_o let_v thy_o priest_n be_v clothe_v with_o righteousness_n and_o let_v thy_o saint_n rejoice_v thirdlie_o they_o be_v anoint_v not_o with_o material_a &_o fleet_a oil_n as_o levitical_a priest_n but_o with_o inward_a spiritual_a and_o immortal_a 21._o whereof_o paul_n speak_v say_v it_o be_v god_n who_o establish_v we_o with_o you_o in_o christ_n 22._o &_o have_v anoint_v us._n who_o have_v also_o seal_v we_o and_o have_v give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n of_o this_o ointment_n wherewith_o christ_n anoint_v we_o we_o be_v call_v christian_n and_o priest_n &_o king_n and_o prophet_n marvelous_a be_v the_o force_n of_o this_o spiritual_a unction_n for_o as_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o oil_n wherewithal_o the_o priest_n of_o the_o old_a law_n be_v anoint_v be_v to_o shine_v and_o to_o burn_v so_o the_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v anoint_v for_o priest_n both_o lighten_v our_o mind_n and_o set_v our_o heart_n on_o fire_n that_o both_o the_o mind_n may_v understand_v what_o be_v good_a and_o behooveful_a and_o the_o heart_n zealous_o covet_v after_o the_o same_o and_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v when_o through_o faith_n conceive_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n we_o be_v ravish_v whole_o with_o admiration_n of_o the_o great_a mercy_n of_o god_n who_o have_v call_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o his_o marvelous_a light_n 9_o last_o of_o all_o they_o fill_v their_o hand_n that_o be_v they_o show_v themselves_o ready_a to_o offer_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o now_o they_o be_v no_o more_o their_o own_o man_n but_o consecrate_v to_o god_n they_o surcesse_n to_o live_v and_o they_o dedicate_v all_o the_o action_n of_o their_o life_n unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o be_v thus_o ordain_v priest_n we_o have_v a_o certain_a covenant_n also_o conclude_v between_o god_n and_o we_o what_o that_o be_v i_o will_v show_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o malachi_n the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n be_v these_o my_o covenant_n be_v with_o he_o of_o life_n and_o peace_n and_o i_o give_v he_o fear_n 5._o and_o he_o fear_v i_o and_o be_v afraid_a before_o my_o name_n 6._o the_o law_n of_o truth_n be_v in_o his_o mouth_n and_o there_o be_v none_o iniquity_n find_v in_o his_o lip_n he_o walk_v with_o i_o in_o peace_n and_o equity_n and_o do_v turn_v many_o away_o from_o iniquity_n 7._o for_o the_o priest_n lip_n shall_v preserve_v knowledge_n and_o they_o shall_v seek_v the_o law_n at_o his_o mouth_n for_o he_o be_v the_o messenger_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o although_o the_o prophet_n here_o speak_v of_o the_o levitical_a priest_n yet_o it_o be_v fit_o apply_v also_o to_o all_o christian_n who_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n much_o more_o excellent_a priest_n be_v royal_a than_o be_v the_o levitical_a out_o of_o which_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n the_o form_n of_o the_o covenant_n may_v thus_o be_v make_v as_o the_o lord_n promise_v life_n and_o peace_n so_o do_v he_o require_v also_o fear_n through_o faith_n for_o as_o in_o all_o covenante_n there_o be_v à _fw-fr mutual_a obligation_n so_o here_o too_o god_n promise_v peace_n and_o life_n which_o two_o thing_n be_v oppose_v against_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o everlasting_a death_n but_o the_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o be_v many_o in_o this_o place_n priest_n which_o naturalie_a do_v hang_v together_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v a_o sincere_a fear_n of_o god_n spring_v of_o faith_n which_o the_o prophet_n mean_v when_o he_o say_v the_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n be_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n 10._o again_o the_o holy_a fear_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o the_o second_o the_o law_n of_o truth_n in_o his_o mouth_n that_o be_v true_a holy_a &_o sound_v doctrine_n and_o although_o eùerie_a christian_a mà ie_n not_o teach_v
public_o yet_o be_v it_o necessary_a that_o all_o christian_n do_v both_o know_v and_o confess_v too_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ._n the_o three_o and_o there_o be_v none_o iniquity_n find_v in_o his_o lip_n that_o be_v he_o shun_v false_a and_o forge_a doctrine_n yea_o and_o abhor_v as_o the_o pestilence_n whatsoever_o come_v not_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o christ_n say_v to_o all_o beware_v of_o false_a prophet_n 15._o the_o four_o he_o walk_v in_o peace_n and_o equity_n that_o be_v he_o study_v to_o order_v his_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o my_o justice_n by_o keep_v peace_n and_o equity_n with_o his_o neighbour_n and_o this_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n christ_n also_o and_o the_o apostle_n do_v apply_v to_o all_o christian_n the_o fifte_n he_o turn_v many_o away_o from_o iniquity_n to_o wit_n both_o by_o word_n by_o deed_n &_o by_o example_n &_o this_o every_o man_n will_v grant_v all_o christian_n ought_v to_o do_v to_o conclude_v as_o god_n promise_v life_n and_o peace_n so_o we_o be_v bind_v again_o to_o he_o through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n moreover_o with_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christian_n many_o thing_n be_v join_v which_o make_v much_o for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o dignity_n and_o excellency_n thereof_o but_o the_o special_a thing_n be_v which_o peter_n numbreth-up_a to_o wit_n that_o christian_n be_v 5._o a_o spiritual_a house_n a_o holy_a and_o a_o royal_a priesthood_n 9_o a_o choose_a generation_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n and_o that_o which_o pass_v all_o 26._o that_o they_o be_v and_o be_v call_v the_o child_n of_o the_o live_a god_n of_o this_o excellent_a dignity_n of_o christian_n 12._o john_n speak_v when_o he_o say_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o sentence_n be_v both_o true_o and_o elegant_o bring_v into_o these_o verse_n by_o nonnus_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v to_o express_v they_o in_o a_o manner_n word_n for_o word_n one_o happy_a state_n of_o heavenly_a bliss_n to_o all_o give_v he_o that_o son_n of_o everlasting_a god_n they_o may_v call_v be_v this_o honour_n which_o none_o sufficient_o can_v commend_v ought_v both_o to_o reclaim_v we_o from_o all_o filthiness_n unseemelie_a for_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n unseemelie_a for_o royal_a priest_n unseemelie_a for_o a_o choose_a generation_n for_o a_o holy_a nation_n unseemelie_a unseemelie_a for_o the_o peculiar_a people_n and_o son_n of_o god_n and_o to_o provoke_v we_o also_o unto_o the_o service_n of_o god_n &_o continual_o to_o offer_v acceptable_a sacrifice_n to_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ._n for_o of_o right_a our_o consecration_n into_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n do_v require_v the_o same_o because_o we_o be_v priest_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n not_o propitiatory_a which_o belong_v only_o to_o jesus_n christ_n the_o high_a priest_n but_o eucharistical_a and_o those_o perpetual_a wherefore_o as_o the_o levite_n at_o certain_a day_n &_o appoint_a hour_n do_v offer_v according_a unto_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o after_o wait_v until_o their_o turn_n come_v after_o the_o ecclesiastical_a ordinance_n of_o david_n so_o be_v not_o christian_a priest_n to_o intermitte_v sacrifice_n but_o continual_o and_o without_o cease_v they_o must_v have_v full_a hand_n and_o offer_v continual_a sacrifice_n unto_o the_o lord_n what_o be_v eucharistical_a sacrifice_n what_o the_o eucharistical_a sacrifice_n of_o christian_n be_v every_o action_n and_o passion_n command_v of_o god_n separate_v from_o the_o profane_a action_n and_o passion_n of_o the_o world_n through_o say_v wherewithal_o as_o season_v with_o salt_n it_o be_v inflame_v and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o by_o fire_n from_o heaven_n and_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n into_o glory_n through_o y_z e_z same_o jesus_n christ._n and_o this_o be_v call_v a_o eucharistical_a sacrifice_n from_o the_o proper_a end_n thereof_o because_o it_o be_v a_o oblation_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n for_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n through_o the_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n we_o offer_v to_o he_o our_o obedience_n we_o honour_v &_o praise_v he_o and_o continual_o give_v he_o thanks_n for_o christ_n be_v apprehend_v by_o faith_n give_v the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o creat_v a_o new_a heart_n within_o we_o and_o a_o willing_a mind_n whereby_o we_o offer_v this_o our_o gratefulness_n to_o god_n now_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o consider_v why_o our_o obedience_n be_v call_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o the_o open_n of_o this_o phrase_n will_v notable_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o the_o study_n of_o obedience_n sacrifice_n so_o then_o the_o work_n of_o christian_n be_v call_v sacrifice_n by_o a_o certain_a relation_n unto_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o old_a jew_n for_o as_o they_o be_v command_v from_o heaven_n to_o the_o priest_n be_v choose_v apply_v sanctify_a and_o accept_v so_o in_o our_o sacrifice_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o there_o be_v à _fw-fr commandement_fw-fr à _fw-fr choice_n a_o application_n a_o sanctification_n and_o that_o they_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o y_fw-fr e_o old_a law_n it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o offer_v a_o sow_n or_o any_o unclean_a beast_n by_o the_o law_n but_o only_o such_o as_o be_v clean_o according_a to_o the_o law_n so_o the_o work_n that_o christian_n shall_v offer_v must_v not_o be_v unclean_a that_o be_v either_o forbid_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o hypocritical_a or_o superstitious_a but_o such_o as_o god_n command_v therefore_o the_o lord_n say_v by_o the_o prophet_n walk_v in_o my_o statute_n secondlie_o as_o the_o clean_a lamb_n which_o shall_v be_v offer_v be_v separate_v from_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o flock_n so_o by_o faith_n our_o work_n be_v to_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o like_a work_n of_o profane_a people_n the_o pharisee_n give_v alm_n so_o do_v cornelius_n the_o courtier_n yet_o be_v the_o pharisee_n alm_n unclean_a &_o the_o courtier_n clean_o because_o through_o faith_n it_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o alm_n of_o the_o pharisee_n thirdlie_o as_o the_o ceremonial_a sacrifice_n be_v apply_v to_o the_o altar_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o priest_n be_v lay_v there-upon_o so_o our_o work_n shall_v be_v apply_v to_o the_o altar_n through_o christ_n by_o who_o handle_n they_o be_v sanctify_v fourthlie_o as_o those_o old_a sacrifice_n be_v consume_v with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n and_o sanctify_a and_o so_o accept_v so_o our_o sacrifice_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n inflame_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v sanctify_v with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n and_o be_v accept_v through_o christ_n as_o peter_n say_v for_o see_v all_o our_o own_o obedience_n be_v unperfect_a &_o in_o every_o work_n we_o offend_v partly_o by_o omit_v somewhat_o partly_o by_o do_v more_o than_o we_o ought_v for_o at_o no_o time_n our_o obedience_n be_v perfect_a and_o full_a it_o can_v be_v that_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o themselves_o shall_v please_v god_n wherefore_o as_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v sanctify_v so_o also_o through_o christ_n as_o peter_n say_v they_o be_v acceptable_a for_o christ_n make_v our_o obedience_n grateful_a and_o deserve_v that_o our_o obedience_n both_o in_o the_o cross_n &_o also_o in_o the_o law_n of_o sacrifice_n be_v commend_v so_o y_o t_o our_o sacrifice_n please_v not_o in_o respect_n of_o any_o excellency_n of_o merit_n but_o through_o christ_n in_o who_o god_n wai_v our_o work_n y_z t_z he_o may_v accept_v they_o as_o most_o worthy_a sacrifice_n for_o as_o the_o faulty_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o old_a people_n which_o come_v to_o the_o altar_n through_o error_n &_o touch_v y_o e_o altar_n be_v not_o change_v for_o a_o better_a but_o be_v take_v as_o purge_v and_o holy_a by_o reason_n it_o have_v touch_v the_o holy_a place_n so_o our_o work_n albeit_o they_o be_v very_o faulty_a yet_o become_v they_o clean_a and_o apt_a for_o holy_a sacrifice_n and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n through_o touch_v our_o altar_n christ_n who_o through_o faith_n be_v touch_v and_o although_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o christian_n sacrifice_n may_v be_v understand_v by_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v yet_o to_o make_v it_o the_o more_o evident_a we_o will_v more_o particular_o entreat_v of_o they_o that_o it_o may_v appear_v how_o they_o agree_v together_o and_o follow_v each_o of_o other_o among_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christian_n in_o the_o first_o place_n sacrifice_n be_v the_o offering_n of_o ourselves_o which_o be_v do_v in_o baptism_n and_o answer_v to_o the_o wash_n which_o be_v use_v at_o the_o consecration_n of_o levitical_a priest_n baptism_n for_o through_o baptism_n we_o be_v visible_o and_o sacramentalie_v sever_v from_o the_o profane_a world_n