of_o the_o law_n for_o they_o and_o apply_v his_o righteousness_n unto_o themselves_o and_o imagine_v that_o thereby_o their_o iniquity_n which_o yet_o be_v in_o they_o be_v hide_v and_o cover_v they_o be_v arrant_a hypocrite_n i_o say_v not_o that_o such_o be_v pharisee_n or_o pharisaical_a man_n for_o the_o pharisee_n perform_v a_o outward_a righteousness_n and_o give_v outward_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n so_o that_o he_o who_o know_v no_o better_a way_n of_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o act_v according_a to_o his_o knowledge_n he_o be_v accept_v and_o approve_v of_o so_o our_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o have_v love_v the_o pharisaical_a young_a man_n mark_v 10_o 17-21_a but_o they_o who_o boast_v of_o christ_n fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n for_o they_o when_o yet_o by_o break_v the_o law_n even_o outward_o they_o dishonour_v god_n these_o be_v worse_a hypocrite_n than_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n be_v obs_n 4._o the_o lord_n jesus_n come_v not_o to_o destroy_v but_o to_o fulfil_v this_o sentence_n what_o a_o world_n of_o man_n lay_v hold_v on_o and_o hence_o conclude_v that_o jesus_n christ_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v all_o thing_n already_o to_o our_o hand_n etc._n etc._n vide_fw-la not._n in_o james_n 1.22_o repreh_n 1._o those_o opinionist_n who_o think_v that_o christ_n come_v to_o destroy_v the_o law_n that_o the_o law_n belong_v not_o to_o they_o because_o they_o be_v christian_n or_o imagine_v themselves_o to_o be_v so_o dub._n what_o reason_n be_v there_o that_o although_o our_o god_n have_v so_o clear_o manifest_v his_o will_n in_o his_o law_n and_o prophet_n and_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n but_o yield_v he_o up_o to_o death_n for_o we_o all_o yea_o have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a all_o which_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o all_o man_n through_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v justify_v free_v and_o save_v from_o their_o sin_n and_o although_o the_o son_n have_v do_v all_o and_o buy_v man_n with_o a_o price_n that_o 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the_o world_n who_o believe_v he_o how_o few_o be_v there_o who_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n himself_o yea_o do_v not_o most_v man_n believe_v contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n do_v they_o not_o believe_v and_o love_v the_o darkness_n more_o than_o the_o light_n the_o foolishness_n of_o the_o flesh_n rather_o than_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v they_o not_o obey_v the_o call_n and_o draw_v of_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n unto_o their_o eternal_a destruction_n rather_o than_o the_o call_n and_o the_o draw_v of_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n to_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n thus_o do_v their_o father_n before_o they_o jer._n 2.7_o 8.13_o 19.5_o they_o follow_v their_o own_o choose_n their_o own_o opinion_n not_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n 2_o pet._n wherefore_o they_o long_v not_o at_o all_o to_o be_v loose_v and_o set_v free_a 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believe_v not_o that_o christ_n be_v strong_a enough_o to_o destroy_v all_o unrighteousness_n esay_n 53.1_o lord_n who_o have_v believe_v our_o report_n to_o who_o be_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n reveal_v etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o according_a to_o their_o faith_n or_o unbelief_n so_o it_o befall_v they_o job_n 15.21_o 22._o a_o dreadful_a sound_n be_v in_o his_o ear_n etc._n etc._n repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o think_v and_o hold_v opinion_n that_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o condemn_v obedient_a man_n who_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o fancy_n exhort_v since_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n come_v not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n let_v not_o we_o who_o profess_v ourselves_o his_o disciple_n his_o follower_n christian_n let_v not_o we_o destroy_v they_o nor_o let_v we_o think_v that_o he_o come_v for_o any_o such_o end_n but_o since_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a and_o just_a and_o good_a and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a yea_o goodness_n itself_o hos_fw-la 3.5_o let_v we_o agree_v with_o the_o law_n and_o consent_n unto_o it_o that_o it_o be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a and_o become_v such_o and_o since_o there_o be_v a_o emptiness_n in_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n until_o they_o be_v fulfil_v by_o obedience_n since_o the_o narrow_a way_n of_o god_n commandment_n be_v forlorn_a and_o forsake_v even_o in_o the_o day_n of_o shamgar_n that_o noble_a stranger_n in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o jael_n the_o day_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n o_o let_v we_o turn_v we_o from_o the_o broad_a way_n and_o crooked_a way_n and_o as_o heber_n house_n though_o they_o have_v former_o make_v covenant_n with_o jabin_n and_o sisara_n while_o they_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o cain_n so_o though_o former_o we_o have_v consent_v to_o the_o false_a knowledge_n of_o the_o subtle_a serpent_n though_o former_o we_o 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testimony_n touch_v st._n peter_n faith_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o bless_a art_n thou_o simon_n bar-jona_a and_o demonstrate_v both_o faith_n and_o blessedness_n from_o the_o cause_n of_o both_o for_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v this_o unto_o thou_o but_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o add_v a_o promise_n of_o a_o superstructure_n upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o that_o faith_n thou_o be_v peter_n and_o upon_o this_o rock_n i_o will_v build_v my_o church_n and_o these_o be_v the_o part_n of_o the_o text_n which_o yet_o i_o intend_v not_o so_o to_o handle_v but_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o syllogistical_a discourse_n who_o conclusion_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o text_n if_o we_o conceive_v it_o to_o have_v a_o twofold_a consideration_n absolute_a and_o respective_a the_o word_n will_v afford_v we_o these_o divine_a truth_n 1._o that_o simon_n bar-jona_a be_v bless_v 2._o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v this_o 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peter_n for_o that_o confession_n thus_o nathaniel_n tell_v the_o lord_n jesus_n thou_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o king_n of_o israel_n our_o lord_n answer_v because_o i_o say_v i_o see_v thou_o under_o the_o figtree_n believe_v thou_o thou_o shall_v see_v great_a thing_n than_o these_o joh._n 1.49.50_o our_o lord_n deal_v not_o with_o false_a man_n as_o when_o mat._n 22.16_o the_o pharisee_n and_o herodian_o say_v master_n we_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v true_a and_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o god_n in_o truth_n our_o lord_n answer_v these_o why_o tempt_v you_o i_o you_o hypocrite_n and_o when_o the_o unclean_a spirit_n call_v he_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o god_n our_o lord_n rebuke_v he_o and_o command_v he_o to_o hold_v his_o peace_n mar._n 1.24_o 25._o obser_n 2._o hence_o as_o from_o many_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n it_o appear_v that_o happiness_n in_o some_o measure_n may_v be_v obtain_v in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o it_o be_v not_o altogether_o in_o hope_n as_o 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and_o hardly_o to_o be_v interpret_v concern_v melchizedech_n whereof_o many_o of_o they_o be_v not_o capable_a he_o call_v they_o child_n thus_o also_o the_o same_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 2._o desire_v to_o know_v nothing_o among_o they_o but_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v but_o he_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_a vers_fw-la 8._o and_o whereas_o he_o write_v in_o his_o epistle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o divine_a wisdom_n st._n peter_n tell_v we_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d many_o thing_n hard_a to_o be_v understand_v by_o they_o that_o be_v unlearned_a 2_o pet._n 3._o observe_v 4._o note_v hence_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o controversy_n and_o disputation_n in_o the_o church_n weak_a and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d misunderstand_a man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unlearned_a in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o spirit_n will_v yet_o dispute_v and_o judge_v of_o they_o viz._n of_o controversy_n disputation_n and_o 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so_o that_o our_o lord_n speech_n matth._n 5.21_o 22._o thwart_v not_o his_o own_o practice_n matth._n 22._o nor_o reach_n to_o this_o reprehension_n of_o our_o apostle_n here_o who_o as_o their_o father_n and_o teacher_n use_v some_o sharpness_n in_o his_o reproof_n of_o the_o galatian_n the_o danger_n of_o their_o revolt_n require_v it_o for_o if_o our_o lord_n word_n be_v look_v into_o it_o will_v appear_v that_o he_o do_v not_o forbid_v the_o sober_a use_n of_o these_o expression_n but_o that_o he_o inhibit_v the_o anger_n and_o unadvised_a hasty_a wrath_n which_o may_v put_v we_o upon_o the_o imprudent_a use_n of_o those_o expression_n otherwise_o as_o they_o say_v crudelem_fw-la medicum_fw-la intemperan_n aeger_fw-la facit_fw-la a_o intemperate_a patient_n make_v a_o cruel_a physician_n so_o it_o be_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o slow_a and_o dull_a auditory_a that_o the_o teacher_n be_v sometime_o quick_a and_o sharp_a in_o his_o reproof_n of_o they_o repreh_n 1._o of_o those_o who_o be_v themselves_o but_o babe_n in_o understanding_n dare_v yet_o censure_v other_o more_o grow_v in_o spiritual_a age_n than_o themselves_o touch_v the_o understanding_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n they_o declare_v plain_o their_o own_o small_a growth_n who_o declaim_v against_o the_o interpretation_n of_o scripture_n spiritual_o this_o show_v undeniable_o that_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o such_o growth_n as_o the_o galatian_n here_o that_o they_o be_v animal_fw-la homines_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o cor._n 2._o they_o understand_v not_o what_o they_o judge_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o natural_a man_n discern_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n repreh_n 2._o the_o present_a generation_n of_o their_o extreme_a folly_n even_o many_o of_o those_o who_o take_v themselves_o to_o be_v exceed_o wise_a the_o apostle_n call_v these_o galatian_n fool_n who_o be_v so_o bewitch_v that_o they_o obey_v not_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v evident_o set_v forth_o before_o their_o eye_n now_o let_v we_o consider_v ourselves_o we_o call_v christ_n our_o lord_n and_o may_v he_o not_o say_v that_o to_o we_o which_o he_o do_v to_o his_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n luk._n 6.46_o why_o call_v you_o i_o lord_n lord_n and_o do_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o i_o say_v we_o call_v he_o our_o master_n and_o be_v his_o disciple_n true_o when_o we_o deny_v ourselves_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o we_o call_v he_o our_o saviour_n how_o be_v he_o thy_o saviour_n what_o sin_n have_v he_o save_v thou_o from_o they_o call_v christ_n their_o redeemer_n and_o imagine_v themselves_o redeem_v when_o yet_o they_o be_v in_o slavery_n to_o those_o sin_n from_o which_o they_o fancy_v themselves_o to_o be_v redeem_v what_o can_v any_o man_n who_o live_v in_o any_o know_a sin_n do_v in_o this_o case_n or_o say_v for_o himself_o but_o that_o he_o be_v bewitch_v in_o that_o he_o obey_v not_o the_o truth_n and_o may_v very_o true_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o very_a fool_n man_n be_v wont_a to_o say_v common_o that_o christ_n be_v crucify_v for_o we_o and_o god_n accept_v christ_n suffering_n for_o we_o belove_a to_o believe_v that_o god_n accept_v christ_n suffering_n for_o we_o so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o suffer_v with_o he_o and_o die_v with_o he_o to_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v to_o believe_v a_o lie_n consolation_n to_o the_o obedient_a christian_n mark_n 4.11_o unto_o you_o it_o be_v give_v to_o know_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n let_v we_o therefore_o be_v exhort_v the_o galatian_n by_o their_o disobedience_n become_v fool_n let_v we_o endeavour_v by_o our_o obedience_n to_o become_v wise_a it_o be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o divine_a truth_n to_o live_v and_o practice_v it_o all_o endeavour_n to_o know_v the_o truth_n without_o this_o be_v vain_a but_o with_o this_o it_o be_v easy_a if_o a_o man_n about_o to_o cleave_v wood_n set_v his_o wedg_n against_o the_o grain_n it_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v do_v a_o little_a pain_n with_o the_o grain_n will_v do_v it_o by_o our_o own_o subtlety_n we_o can_v hammer_v out_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n there_o be_v a_o vein_n for_o the_o silver_n and_o a_o place_n for_o the_o gold_n where_o they_o find_v it_o job_n 28._o he_o there_o compare_v the_o secret_n of_o wisdom_n to_o gold_n vers_fw-la 7._o there_o be_v a_o path_n that_o no_o fowl_n know_v the_o vulture_n eye_n have_v not_o see_v it_o no_o high-flown_a quick-sighted_a contemplation_n it_o be_v not_o find_v out_o by_o subtlety_n vers_fw-la 8._o the_o lion_n whelp_n have_v not_o tread_v it_o it_o be_v not_o find_v out_o by_o strength_n vers_fw-la 23._o god_n understand_v the_o way_n thereof_o and_o after_o a_o long_a search_n he_o declare_v who_o alone_o can_v find_v it_o vers_n 28._o unto_o man_n he_o say_v behold_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v wisdom_n and_o to_o depart_v from_o evil_n be_v understanding_n dehortation_n if_o the_o galatian_n be_v fool_n because_o they_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n of_o christ_n crucify_v require_v like_o crucifixion_n of_o they_o let_v not_o we_o become_v great_a fool_n by_o crucify_a he_o again_o note_n and_o observation_n upon_o galatian_n iii_o 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o scripture_n foresee_v that_o god_n will_v justify_v the_o heathen_a through_o faith_n preach_v before_o the_o gospel_n unto_o abraham_n say_v in_o thou_o shall_v all_o nation_n be_v bless_v you_o hear_v late_o god_n sermon_n unto_o cain_n contain_v the_o necessity_n of_o well_o do_v and_o the_o desire_n of_o evil_n do_v put_v by_o god_n himself_o in_o our_o power_n and_o make_v subject_a unto_o we_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v etc._n etc._n the_o word_n contain_v another_o sermon_n
and_o catch_v other_o the_o dog_n know_v none_o but_o those_o of_o his_o own_o house_n to_o which_o he_o belong_v he_o snarl_v bark_v at_o and_o bite_v stranger_n every_o man_n can_v bear_v what_o be_v familiar_a and_o well_o know_v to_o his_o own_o sect_n and_o party_n that_o he_o approve_v and_o love_v against_o these_o the_o psalmist_n pray_v psal_n 22.20_o keep_v my_o darling_n from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o dog_n and_o the_o apostle_n give_v warning_n beware_v of_o dog_n phil._n 3.2_o that_o be_v of_o such_o man_n as_o our_o saviour_n forewarn_v his_o disciple_n of_o mat._n 7.15_o these_o glut_n themselves_o with_o their_o own_o food_n and_o then_o return_v to_o their_o vomit_n some_o can_v relish_v any_o thing_n but_o what_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n who_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n phil._n 3.19_o they_o serve_v not_o god_n but_o their_o own_o belly_n rom._n 16.18_o as_o the_o friar_n call_v the_o parable_n of_o the_o supper_n mat._n 22._o a_o good_a gospel_n these_o swine_n tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n heb._n 10.29_o 3._o confession_n may_v be_v make_v either_o with_o the_o mouth_n or_o with_o the_o deed_n as_o the_o apostle_n distinguish_v tit._n 1.16_o they_o profess_v that_o they_o know_v god_n but_o in_o work_n deny_v he_o now_o although_o it_o be_v to_o be_v make_v both_o way_n yet_o not_o by_o every_o man_n nor_o to_o every_o man_n have_v thou_o faith_n have_v it_o to_o thyself_o before_o thy_o god_n rom._n 14.22_o i_o read_v no_o man_n that_o blame_v david_n come_v before_o achish_a king_n of_o gath_n change_v his_o behaviour_n 1_o sam._n 21.13_o such_o wariness_n the_o lord_n give_v we_o and_o himself_o practise_v joh._n 2.23_o 24_o 25._o he_o do_v not_o commit_v himself_o to_o they_o because_o he_o know_v all_o man_n 4._o nor_o be_v the_o time_n and_o place_n alike_o 2_o chron._n 25.15_o 16._o amasia_n bid_v the_o prophet_n forbear_v therefore_o must_v ezechiel_n be_v dumb_a chap._n 3.26_o amos_n 5.13_o the_o prudent_a shall_v be_v silent_a in_o that_o time_n for_o it_o be_v a_o evil_a time_n in_o evil_a time_n therefore_o confession_n with_o the_o mouth_n of_o all_o truth_n be_v not_o always_o necessary_a nor_o seasonable_a unto_o all_o man_n obser_n 1._o hence_o we_o may_v pity_v their_o unseasonable_a and_o untimely_a zeal_n who_o know_v something_o of_o christ_n and_o his_o way_n which_o other_o do_v not_o expose_v themselves_o to_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o dog_n power_n our_o lord_n teach_v better_a there_o have_v be_v those_o who_o have_v say_v that_o this_o be_v a_o popish_a point_n but_o i_o conceive_v it_o be_v too_o much_o credit_n to_o the_o papist_n and_o too_o little_a to_o the_o reform_a religion_n that_o they_o shall_v have_v more_o order_n observe_v among_o they_o and_o we_o less_o that_o they_o shall_v ground_v themselves_o more_o upon_o the_o scripture_n than_o we_o do_v mich._n 7.2_o tyrian_n and_o zidonian_o oppressor_n and_o hunter_n lie_v in_o wait_n for_o blood_n and_o hunt_v every_o man_n his_o brother_n with_o a_o net_n young_a novice_n consider_v not_o that_o there_o be_v many_o who_o business_n it_o be_v nor_o do_v they_o mind_v any_o other_o thing_n than_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v eph._n 4.14_o o_o how_o much_o better_o be_v it_o for_o such_o babe_n in_o christ_n to_o study_v to_o be_v quiet_a and_o mind_n their_o own_o business_n that_o they_o may_v walk_v honest_o towards_o they_o that_o be_v without_o 1_o thes_n 4.12_o eph._n 5.15_o col._n 4.5_o 6._o and_o not_o expose_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n to_o the_o censure_n of_o ignorant_a and_o malicious_a man_n obser_n 2._o we_o learn_v then_o from_o hence_o who_o be_v the_o true_a confessor_n or_o professor_n who_o else_o but_o they_o who_o give_v testimony_n unto_o christ_n in_o word_n and_o work_n in_o the_o whole_a christian_a life_n yea_o whether_o they_o witness_v of_o christ_n by_o do_v or_o suffer_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n reproach_n or_o torment_n or_o death_n itself_o omnis_fw-la piorum_fw-la vita_fw-la testimonium_fw-la reddit_fw-la deo_fw-la the_o whole_a life_n of_o the_o godly_a give_v testimony_n to_o god_n cyprian_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o confessor_n and_o martyr_n they_o be_v take_v by_o the_o ancient_n for_o the_o same_o such_o they_o be_v and_o be_v who_o testify_v of_o christ_n their_o life_n 2._o such_o as_o testify_v against_o all_o iniquity_n see_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o even_a from_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o heathen_a who_o live_v in_o the_o primitive_a time_n according_a to_o the_o report_n of_o eusebius_n plinius_n secundus_fw-la the_o chief_a of_o the_o precedent_n over_o the_o province_n under_o trajan_n the_o emperor_n be_v much_o move_v by_o the_o multitude_n of_o martyr_n which_o be_v daily_o put_v to_o death_n for_o the_o faith_n he_o write_v to_o the_o emperor_n to_o advise_v with_o he_o what_o be_v best_a to_o be_v do_v in_o that_o epistle_n pliny_n acknowledge_v to_o the_o emperor_n that_o he_o never_o find_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o life_n of_o these_o christian_n either_o against_o piety_n or_o against_o the_o law_n of_o the_o emperor_n they_o be_v obedient_a to_o principality_n and_o power_n what_o be_v their_o fault_n then_o but_o that_o only_o they_o rise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n and_o sing_v praise_n unto_o christ_n as_o to_o a_o god_n a_o great_a crime_n i_o wiss_v because_o the_o people_n of_o rome_n have_v not_o make_v he_o a_o god_n first_o moreover_o say_v he_o they_o forbid_v adultery_n and_o murder_n and_o other_o sin_n of_o that_o nature_n but_o all_o thing_n which_o agree_v with_o and_o be_v according_a to_o the_o law_n they_o diligent_o perform_v euseb_n lib._n 3._o history_n chap._n 27._o tertullian_n add_v the_o christians_n rise_v early_o ad_fw-la conferendam_fw-la disciplinam_fw-la they_o bound_v themselves_o by_o covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o their_o duty_n and_o prohibit_v murder_n adultery_n fraud_n treachery_n and_o other_o wickedness_n pliny_n himself_o in_o his_o epistle_n lib._n 10._o have_v these_o word_n see_v sacramento_n non_fw-la in_o scelus_fw-la aliquod_fw-la obstringere_fw-la etc._n etc._n they_o bound_v themselves_o by_o the_o sacrament_n or_o oath_n not_o to_o do_v any_o wickedness_n but_o that_o they_o will_v not_o commit_v theft_n robbery_n nor_o adultery_n that_o they_o will_v keep_v their_o word_n perform_v their_o promise_n restore_v the_o pledge_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o these_o confession_n be_v free_a they_o be_v neither_o force_v to_o it_o nor_o force_v from_o it_o it_o be_v the_o report_n of_o the_o same_o pliny_n nihil_fw-la mali_fw-la posse_fw-la dicuntur_fw-la qui_fw-la sunt_fw-la reverà _fw-la christiani_n they_o who_o be_v indeed_o true_a christian_n be_v say_v to_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o evil_n these_o these_o be_v confessor_n these_o be_v martyr_n these_o be_v professor_n these_o be_v they_o that_o confess_v and_o give_v testimony_n to_o christ_n and_o suffer_v shame_n and_o torment_n death_n itself_o in_o their_o confession_n and_o testimony_n obser_n 2._o they_o who_o thus_o confess_v christ_n must_v be_v in_o christ_n they_o be_v the_o very_a word_n of_o the_o text_n in_o the_o original_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o john_n 3.21_o for_o though_o the_o hellenist_n use_v ל_n and_o the_o syriack_n here_o × _n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o confess_v as_o learned_a critic_n observe_v yet_o they_o may_v observe_v also_o that_o then_o the_o word_n be_v join_v with_o these_o particle_n when_o confession_n be_v make_v unto_o a_o person_n as_o psal_n 118.1_o i_o will_v confess_v unto_o the_o lord_n otherwise_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o confess_v be_v use_v without_o these_o as_o gen._n 29.35_o i_o will_v praise_v or_o confess_v the_o lord_n chap._n 49.8_o judah_n thy_o brethren_n shall_v confess_v or_o praise_v thou_o which_o be_v therefore_o in_o the_o text_n we_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d express_o why_o shall_v it_o lose_v the_o due_a force_n of_o it_o obser_n 3._o we_o ought_v not_o to_o fear_v man_n nor_o wolf_n v._o 16._o interpret_v man_n v._o 17._o nor_o council_n or_o synagogue_n nor_o king_n or_o governor_n nor_o persecutor_n v._o 23._o those_o who_o can_v kill_v the_o body_n and_o afterward_o can_v do_v no_o more_o v._o 28._o confession_n of_o christ_n must_v be_v before_o man_n esay_n 57.8_o 12_o 13._o obser_n 4._o it_o be_v not_o the_o minister_n duty_n only_o to_o be_v confessor_n of_o christ_n but_o the_o people_n be_v also_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o may_v therefore_o be_v hope_v that_o when_o the_o people_n have_v look_v cum_fw-la linceis_n oculis_fw-la into_o our_o life_n they_o will_v at_o length_n look_v into_o their_o own_o obser_n 5._o the_o lord_n will_v have_v his_o truth_n publish_v and_o make_v know_v by_o such_o
vile_a person_n shall_v be_v no_o more_o call_v liberal_a nor_o the_o churl_n say_v to_o be_v bountiful_a for_o the_o vile_a person_n will_v speak_v villainy_n and_o according_o shall_v be_v account_v vile_a as_o his_o name_n be_v so_o be_v he_o nabal_n be_v his_o name_n and_o folly_n be_v with_o he_o 1_o sam._n 25.25_o and_o v._o 8._o the_o liberal_a person_n devise_v liberal_a thing_n and_o by_o liberal_a thing_n he_o shall_v stand_v as_o his_o life_n be_v so_o he_o shall_v be_v account_v it_o be_v prophesy_v of_o he_o esay_n 11.3_o he_o shall_v not_o judge_v after_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o eye_n if_o he_o have_v he_o will_v have_v judge_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n holy_a man_n according_a to_o their_o profession_n and_o glorious_a ostentation_n of_o holiness_n but_o he_o know_v their_o heart_n and_o inward_a thought_n according_o denounce_v woe_n against_o they_o woe_n to_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n hypocrite_n he_o judge_v not_o according_a to_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o ear_n for_o when_o some_o come_v to_o insinuate_v themselves_o into_o he_o under_o fair_a pretence_n master_n we_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v true_a and_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o god_n in_o truth_n neither_o care_v thou_o for_o any_o man_n nor_o regard_v thou_o the_o person_n of_o man_n though_o the_o word_n be_v true_a yet_o he_o judge_v not_o according_a to_o these_o pausible_a insinuation_n but_o he_o perceive_v their_o wickedness_n say_v why_o tempt_v you_o i_o you_o hypocrite_n mat._n 22.17.18_o obser_n 3._o this_o discover_v the_o false_a judgement_n of_o many_o who_o judge_v unjust_o of_o thing_n and_o person_n as_o when_o we_o call_v a_o action_n in_o itself_o indifferent_a good_a by_o name_n and_o esteem_v ourselves_o the_o better_a for_o perform_v of_o they_o thus_o man_n call_v abstinence_n from_o meat_n which_o of_o itself_o and_o in_o itself_o be_v indifferent_a by_o the_o name_n of_o a_o fast_o whereas_o indeed_o abstinence_n from_o sin_n be_v the_o true_a fast_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n just_o reprove_v the_o jew_n and_o i_o believe_v he_o may_v as_o just_o many_o of_o we_o esay_n 58._o for_o their_o false_a judgement_n they_o seek_v i_o daily_o say_v he_o and_o delight_n to_o know_v my_o way_n i._n e._n judgement_n and_o justice_n as_o a_o nation_n that_o do_v righteousness_n and_o forsake_v not_o the_o ordinance_n of_o their_o god_n they_o ask_v of_o i_o the_o ordinance_n of_o justice_n and_o delight_n in_o approach_v to_o god_n and_o thence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o judge_v high_o of_o themselves_o as_o if_o god_n in_o justice_n can_v not_o but_o respect_v they_o for_o it_o and_o just_o so_o do_v we_o we_o think_v we_o have_v do_v god_n some_o notable_a good_a service_n when_o we_o have_v keep_v such_o a_o fast_o as_o they_o do_v yea_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o expostulate_v with_o our_o god_n wherefore_o have_v we_o fast_v and_o thou_o see_v not_o wherefore_o have_v we_o afflict_v our_o soul_n and_o thou_o take_v no_o knowledge_n we_o expect_v god_n shall_v upon_o these_o performance_n present_o subdue_v all_o our_o enemy_n and_o return_v our_o prosperity_n but_o what_o be_v the_o answer_n of_o the_o lord_n unto_o they_o behold_v say_v he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o your_o fast_n you_o find_v your_o own_o pleasure_n you_o fast_o from_o meat_n and_o macerate_v your_o body_n mean_v time_n you_o cocker_v and_o make_v much_o of_o your_o own_o lust_n as_o covetousness_n and_o pride_n and_o wrath_n and_o fleshly_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n you_o whip_v the_o the_o cart_n only_o and_o let_v the_o horse_n go_v free_a be_v it_o not_o thus_o with_o many_o of_o we_o be_v not_o many_o of_o they_o more_o choleric_a and_o passionate_a and_o proud_a after_o their_o day_n of_o humiliation_n than_o before_o and_o think_v it_o a_o great_a credit_n that_o they_o have_v sit_v so_o many_o hour_n and_o eat_v nothing_o not_o consider_v that_o in_o god_n judgement_n a_o fast_o require_v the_o empty_n of_o ourselves_o of_o our_o lust_n and_o do_v our_o christian_a duty_n not_o only_o the_o abstinence_n from_o meat_n and_o therefore_o vers_fw-la 4._o behold_v say_v he_o you_o fast_o for_o strife_n and_o debate_n and_o to_o smite_v with_o the_o fist_n of_o wickedness_n be_v this_o the_o fast_o that_o i_o have_v choose_v for_o a_o man_n to_o afflict_v his_o soul_n for_o a_o day_n a_o like_a error_n in_o judgement_n we_o commit_v when_o we_o call_v thing_n in_o themselves_o good_a by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o best_a thing_n as_o i_o observe_v it_o and_o you_o may_v that_o we_o call_v prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n ordinance_n they_o be_v indeed_o ordain_v of_o god_n but_o i_o never_o read_v they_o call_v so_o in_o scripture_n yet_o magnify_v these_o under_o that_o name_n and_o judge_v high_o of_o ourselves_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o these_o yet_o as_o the_o papist_n glory_n in_o opere_fw-la operato_fw-la as_o they_o call_v it_o while_o mean_a time_n we_o neglect_v those_o which_o the_o lord_n call_v his_o ordinance_n i._n e._n his_o commandment_n so_o you_o shall_v find_v they_o call_v levit._n 18.4_o ezech._n 11.2_o psal_n 99.7_o see_v how_o the_o lord_n discover_v this_o false_a judgement_n and_o false_a righteousness_n they_o please_v themselves_o in_o their_o long_a prayer_n esay_n 1.15_o 20._o hear_v the_o word_n ezech._n 33.30_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n luk._n 13.26_o 27._o 3._o justice_n and_o judgement_n be_v fall_v in_o the_o earth_n you_o shall_v see_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o esay_n 59_o where_o the_o prophet_n describe_v the_o state_n of_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n before_o christ_n kingdom_n be_v erect_v in_o judgement_n and_o justice_n and_o before_o he_o rule_v in_o we_o none_o call_v for_o justice_n nor_o any_o plead_v for_o truth_n their_o work_n be_v work_n of_o iniquity_n waste_v and_o destruction_n be_v in_o their_o path_n the_o way_n of_o peace_n they_o know_v not_o and_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n in_o their_o go_n they_o have_v make_v they_o crooked_a path_n whosoever_o go_v therein_o shall_v not_o know_v peace_n therefore_o be_v judgement_n far_o from_o we_o neither_o do_v justice_n overtake_v we_o we_o look_v for_o judgement_n but_o there_o be_v none_o for_o salvation_n but_o it_o be_v far_o off_o from_o we_o in_o transgress_v and_o lie_v against_o the_o lord_n and_o depart_v away_o from_o our_o god_n judgement_n be_v turn_v away_o backward_o and_o justice_n stand_v afar_o off_o for_o truth_n be_v fall_v in_o the_o street_n and_o equity_n can_v enter_v yea_o truth_n fail_v and_o he_o that_o depart_v from_o evil_n make_v himself_o a_o prey_n or_o be_v account_v a_o mad_a man_n and_o the_o lord_n see_v it_o and_o it_o displease_v he_o that_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n it_o be_v somewhat_o a_o long_a but_o a_o most_o pertinent_a description_n of_o our_o time_n wherein_o we_o have_v lose_v the_o true_a estimate_n and_o judgement_n of_o thing_n as_o the_o prophet_n there_o complain_v now_o when_o judgement_n and_o justice_n be_v fall_v what_o be_v set_v up_o what_o else_o but_o spiritual_a wickedness_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n spiritual_a pride_n and_o high_a mindedness_n high_a opinion_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n our_o own_o made-holiness_n outward_a show_n of_o religion_n whether_o they_o be_v pompous_a and_o glitter_a ceremony_n wherein_o some_o man_n place_v all_o their_o religion_n or_o outward_a ostentation_n of_o zeal_n without_o knowledge_n or_o common_a honesty_n and_o what_o ever_o else_o exalt_v itself_o against_o the_o justice_n and_o judgement_n of_o jesus_n christ_n of_o all_o which_o our_o lord_n pass_v a_o common_a judgement_n whatsoever_o be_v high_a among_o man_n be_v a_o abomination_n before_o god_n luk._n 16.15_o which_o be_v do_v common_o one_o of_o these_o way_n when_o either_o 1._o we_o call_v a_o action_n indifferent_a by_o the_o name_n of_o a_o action_n simple_o good_a or_o 2._o when_o we_o call_v a_o good_a action_n by_o the_o best_a name_n or_o 3._o when_o we_o call_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a by_o a_o good_a name_n this_o discover_v that_o abominable_a partiality_n which_o reign_v among_o false_a christian_n in_o place_n of_o the_o judgement_n and_o justice_n of_o jesus_n christ_n they_o judge_v unrighteous_a judgement_n and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o thing_n and_o person_n you_o have_v this_o prophesy_v of_o to_o be_v under_o the_o gospel_n whereas_o the_o prophet_n esay_n have_v describe_v christ_n kingdom_n chap._n 4._o chap._n 5._o he_o discover_v their_o degenerate_a and_o apostate_n condition_n and_o denounce_v a_o woe_n upon_o they_o for_o their_o covetousness_n v._o 8._o their_o drunkenness_n v._o 11._o and_o â—_o 20._o wo_n unto_o they_o that_o call_v evil_a good_a and_o good_a evil_n hebr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wâ—â—_n pronounce_v judgement_n of_o
whether_o thou_o shall_v save_v thy_o husband_n jam._n 5.19_o 20._o brethren_n if_o any_o of_o you_o do_v err_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o one_o convert_v he_o let_v he_o know_v that_o he_o who_o convert_v a_o sinner_n from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n shall_v save_v a_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n nay_o not_o only_o do_v of_o temporal_a good_a but_o spiritual_a also_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o good_a neighbour_n why_o otherwise_o must_v moses_n speak_v to_o the_o people_n why_o must_v philip_n be_v direct_v to_o the_o eunuch_n why_o must_v paul_n be_v send_v to_o athens_n act._n 9_o why_o cornelius_n to_o peter_n act._n 10.1_o thus_o the_o merciful_a man_n be_v the_o true_a neighbour_n and_o then_o be_v the_o man_n a_o true_a neighbour_n to_o another_o when_o he_o be_v like_o a_o god_n unto_o he_o when_o he_o be_v merciful_a unto_o he_o as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v merciful_a exhort_v this_o be_v the_o most_o excellent_a way_n where_o love_n be_v god_n be_v he_o that_o abide_v in_o love_n dwell_v in_o god_n for_o god_n be_v love_n reason_n then_o from_o the_o contrary_a where_o love_n be_v not_o god_n be_v not_o where_o mercy_n be_v not_o christ_n be_v not_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n or_o of_o he_o that_o be_v love_v itself_o this_o be_v that_o coagulum_fw-la that_o cement_n that_o glue_v of_o mankind_n which_o be_v take_v away_o ruunt_fw-la omne_fw-la all_o be_v ravel_v this_o be_v that_o which_o edify_v knowledge_n puff_v up_o but_o charity_n edify_v and_o build_v up_o 1_o cor._n 8._o there_o the_o lord_n promise_v his_o blessing_n and_o life_n for_o evermore_o psal_n 133._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ezek._n the_o last_o the_o last_z vers_n mean_n remove_v the_o iniquity_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o enmity_n among_o we_o mat._n 12._o because_o iniquity_n shall_v abound_v the_o love_n of_o many_o shall_v wax_v cold_a this_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o murder_n in_o the_o world_n wherefore_o slay_v he_o he_o because_o his_o own_o work_n be_v evil_a and_o his_o brother_n good_a 2._o look_v upon_o that_o in_o thy_o neighbour_n which_o be_v good_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v some_o good_a in_o thy_o neighbour_n let_v every_o man_n think_v better_a of_o his_o neighbour_n than_o of_o himself_o there_o be_v some_o picture_n which_o look_v on_o they_o on_o one_o side_n they_o present_v a_o beautiful_a countenance_n on_o the_o other_o some_o deform_a monster_n 3._o add_v to_o thy_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n and_o to_o knowledge_n temperance_n and_o to_o temperance_n patience_n and_o to_o patience_n godliness_n and_o to_o godliness_n brotherly_n kindness_n and_o to_o brotherly_a kindness_n charity_n sign_n this_o be_v love_n that_o we_o keep_v god_n commandment_n love_n work_v no_o evil_a to_o his_o neighbour_n rom._n 13.10_o away_o with_o all_o false_a show_n and_o pretence_n of_o love_n where_o 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man_n which_o he_o see_v and_o know_v see_v the_o answer_n of_o the_o prophet_n to_o jeroboam_n wife_n 1_o king_n 14._o and_o the_o speech_n of_o johannah_n to_o jeremiah_n and_o what_o be_v write_v ezec._n 14._o with_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o saviour_n to_o the_o scribe_n mat._n 8.20_o the_o fox_n have_v hole_n etc._n etc._n some_o use_n may_v be_v make_v of_o this_o point_n 1._o from_o consideration_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n and_o teacher_n himself_o 2._o from_o consideration_n of_o his_o doctrine_n 3._o from_o consideration_n of_o the_o disciple_n or_o party_n teach_v 1._o from_o consideration_n of_o our_o lord_n doctrine_n it_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o second_o commandment_n obser_n 1._o the_o first_o commandment_n teach_v the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v very_o often_o
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the_o apostle_n as_o deceiver_n who_o yet_o be_v true_a yea_o they_o call_v and_o accuse_v christ_n himself_o call_v he_o that_o deceiver_n yea_o they_o fear_v lest_o god_n himself_o the_o essential_a truth_n shall_v deceive_v they_o yet_o with_o full_a consent_n they_o credit_v and_o yield_v themselves_o to_o be_v seduce_v by_o the_o lust_n of_o error_n note_v the_o most_o dangerous_a stratagem_n of_o satan_n of_o all_o other_o he_o become_v a_o lie_a spirit_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o prophet_n 1_o king_n 22._o he_o corrupt_v the_o oracle_n and_o the_o priest_n that_o give_v it_o forth_o and_o make_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o join_v himself_o to_o the_o priest_n and_o let_v they_o have_v a_o love_n to_o deceive_v the_o whole_a world_n levi_n join_v to_o than_o the_o dragon_n make_v leviathan_n exhort_v let_v we_o reassume_v our_o lord_n caveat_n take_v heed_n lest_o any_o one_o deceive_v you_o there_o be_v danger_n look_v about_o you_o look_v within_o you_o the_o 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tribe_n of_o the_o earth_n mourn_v and_o they_o shall_v see_v the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n with_o power_n and_o great_a glory_n you_o remember_v the_o disciple_n have_v propound_v divers_a query_n unto_o our_o lord_n concern_v the_o sign_n of_o his_o come_v and_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n such_o petitioner_n as_o they_o be_v be_v never_o dismiss_v without_o a_o answer_n a_o good_a man_n hauriet_fw-la sibi_fw-la gratiam_fw-la à _fw-la domino_fw-la he_o draw_v grace_n and_o favour_n from_o the_o lord_n prov._n 12.2_o as_o goodness_n be_v communicative_a and_o diffusive_a of_o itself_o so_o it_o be_v also_o attractive_a and_o draw_v a_o further_a degree_n of_o goodness_n unto_o itself_o ecclus._n 2.26_o god_n give_v to_o the_o man_n that_o be_v good_a in_o his_o sight_n wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n and_o joy_n and_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n hos_n 3.5_o he_o communicate_v himself_o to_o his_o petitioner_n here_o in_o show_v they_o the_o sign_n of_o his_o come_v whereof_o i_o have_v pitch_v upon_o the_o principal_a then_o shall_v appear_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n after_o which_o then_o they_o shall_v see_v the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n in_o vers_fw-la 30._o our_o lord_n foretell_v signum_fw-la and_o signatum_fw-la the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n sign_v 1._o the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n appear_v in_o heaven_n 2._o the_o effect_n of_o that_o appear_v in_o the_o son_n of_o man_n upon_o earth_n in_o the_o former_a be_v considerable_a these_o particular_n 1._o that_o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o man._n 2._o the_o sign_n of_o that_o son_n of_o man_n shall_v appear_v in_o heaven_n 3._o the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n shall_v then_o appear_v in_o the_o heaven_n when_o all_o the_o former_a sign_n have_v have_v their_o precedency_n and_o forego_n 2._o the_o effect_n of_o this_o appear_v of_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o heaven_n shall_v be_v 1._o all_o the_o tribe_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v mourn_v 1._o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o who_o be_v this_o son_n of_o man_n its_o the_o question_n that_o the_o people_n ask_v our_o lord_n joh._n 12.34_o unto_o which_o although_o he_o there_o make_v no_o direct_a answer_n yet_o mat._n 16.13_o by_o that_o question_n who_o do_v man_n say_v that_o i_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_o he_o put_v it_o out_o of_o all_o question_n that_o he_o be_v that_o son_n of_o man_n so_o the_o lord_n jesus_n style_v himself_o very_o often_o in_o the_o gospel_n mat._n 8.20_o and_o 9.6_o beside_o many_o other_o place_n son_n of_o man_n i._n e._n a_o man._n reason_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v signify_v his_o humane_a nature_n which_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o for_o man_n sake_n heb._n 2._o or_o i_o that_o live_v in_o mean_a repute_n and_o contemptible_a estate_n among_o man_n or_o he_o give_v himself_o that_o name_n by_o which_o he_o will_v be_v more_o familiar_o call_v and_o this_o be_v all_o 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communicet_fw-la quod_fw-la à _fw-la patre_fw-la accepit_fw-la ut_fw-la nos_fw-la locupletaret_fw-la sva_fw-la opulentia_fw-la that_o he_o may_v communicate_v to_o man_n what_o he_o receive_v from_o the_o father_n that_o he_o may_v enrich_v we_o with_o his_o riches_n this_o seem_v no_o reason_n at_o all_o why_o the_o father_n give_v power_n or_o authority_n to_o the_o son_n because_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man_n viz._n that_o he_o may_v communicate_v that_o authority_n unto_o man_n for_o have_v all_o man_n that_o authority_n or_o do_v the_o lord_n give_v all_o man_n such_o authority_n as_o the_o father_n give_v to_o he_o do_v he_o give_v that_o authority_n to_o any_o be_v not_o he_o the_o head_n of_o his_o body_n the_o church_n col._n 1.18_o and_o 2.20_o the_o reason_n be_v plain_a if_o we_o
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rise_v and_o shut_v to_o the_o door_n than_o it_o will_v be_v too_o late_o to_o seek_v the_o same_o time_n run_v out_o as_o well_o in_o well-doing_n as_o in_o evil-doing_a they_o who_o the_o flood_n take_v away_o have_v no_o doubt_n like_o persuasion_n and_o vain_a hope_n as_o we_o now_o have_v but_o lose_v their_o precious_a time_n of_o seek_v their_o god_n when_o he_o may_v be_v find_v the_o flood_n take_v they_o all_o away_o exhort_v whether_o we_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatever_o we_o do_v let_v we_o do_v it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n 4._o they_o know_v not_o and_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o like_a unlooked_a for_o surprisal_n of_o a_o heavy_a judgement_n a_o flood_n of_o calamity_n which_o shall_v take_v away_o this_o latter_a ungodly_a world_n herein_o we_o have_v these_o two_o divine_a truth_n 1._o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o 2._o they_o know_v not_o until_o the_o flood_n come_v 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and_o be_v it_o no_o more_o than_o so_o if_o any_o man_n will_v if_o any_o man_n will_v there_o have_v be_v of_o late_a year_n a_o great_a decry_v of_o man_n freewill_n both_o by_o some_o learned_a and_o many_o unlearned_a when_o yet_o god_n forgive_v they_o neither_o know_v what_o they_o do_v that_o we_o may_v be_v better_o inform_v let_v we_o inquire_v what_o be_v the_o true_a freedom_n 1._o what_o it_o be_v not_o 2._o what_o it_o be_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v not_o it_o be_v not_o a_o power_n to_o will_n or_o not_o to_o will_v not_o a_o power_n to_o do_v or_o not_o to_o do_v this_o or_o that_o which_o they_o call_v libertas_n contradictionis_fw-la no_o nor_o be_v it_o a_o power_n to_o will_n or_o do_v this_o or_o the_o contrary_a which_o they_o call_v libertas_n contrarietatis_fw-la as_o a_o power_n to_o love_n or_o hate_n to_o do_v good_a or_o evil_n to_o save_v life_n or_o to_o kill_v if_o either_o of_o these_o be_v the_o true_a freedom_n than_o be_v he_o true_o free_a who_o have_v a_o power_n to_o will_n or_o do_v what_o be_v good_a or_o not_o to_o will_v or_o do_v it_o he_o that_o have_v a_o power_n to_o will_n or_o do_v what_o be_v good_a or_o to_o will_n or_o do_v what_o be_v contrary_a i._n e._n evil_o as_o where_o laban_n say_v gen._n 31.29_o it_o be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o my_o hand_n to_o do_v you_o hurt_v and_o joh._n 9.10_o know_v thou_o not_o that_o i_o have_v power_n to_o crucify_v thou_o and_o have_v power_n to_o release_v thou_o if_o either_o of_o these_o be_v free_a than_o be_v they_o with_o who_o they_o have_v to_o do_v not_o true_o free_a or_o not_o so_o true_o free_a as_o they_o then_o be_v laban_n a_o more_o true_a freeman_n than_o jacob_n yea_o pilate_n shall_v be_v a_o more_o free_a man_n than_o christ_n himself_o for_o laban_n can_v have_v do_v jacob_n hurt_n or_o not_o and_o pilate_n can_v have_v crucify_v christ_n or_o release_v he_o yea_o if_o this_o be_v to_o be_v free_a then_o can_v not_o god_n himself_o be_v say_v to_o be_v free_a who_o yet_o be_v agens_fw-la liberrimus_fw-la for_o god_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o can_v but_o will_v good_a nor_o can_v he_o will_v or_o do_v that_o which_o be_v true_o evil_a he_o can_v sin_v he_o can_v lie_v be_v this_o true_a freedom_n then_o shall_v not_o christ_n be_v free_a mar._n 3.4_o and_o he_o say_v unto_o they_o be_v it_o lawful_a to_o do_v good_a on_o the_o sabbath-day_n or_o to_o do_v evil_a to_o save_v life_n or_o to_o destroy_v this_o be_v not_o the_o true_a freedom_n 2._o what_o then_o be_v the_o true_a freewill_n the_o true_a liberty_n import_v a_o release_n from_o a_o man_n be_v own_o self-bondage_n the_o bondage_n of_o his_o own_o self-carnal_a reason_n which_o have_v enslave_v he_o his_o own_o false_a and_o erroneous_a principle_n whereon_o his_o heart_n be_v bind_v the_o bondage_n of_o his_o own_o lust_n whereunto_o he_o be_v a_o servant_n joh._n 8._o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o have_v enthrall_v he_o and_o be_v 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be_v define_v by_o the_o apostle_n hebr._n 11.1_o faith_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o substance_n or_o as_o it_o be_v better_a in_o the_o margin_n the_o confidence_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o for_o so_o the_o lxx_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v the_o application_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n unto_o some_o person_n or_o thing_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o thing_n and_o thus_o faith_n be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v for_o confidence_n which_o be_v the_o apply_v of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n unto_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o man_n life_n and_o resurrection_n belief_n and_o hope_n or_o confidence_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n reason_n man_n by_o his_o fall_n be_v so_o deep_o plunge_v and_o sink_v into_o sin_n that_o not_o only_o he_o can_v rise_v alone_o but_o stand_v in_o need_n also_o of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n to_o raise_v he_o observe_v 1._o the_o condition_n of_o unregenerate_a man_n they_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n ephes_n 2.4_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n so_o many_o several_a sin_n so_o many_o several_a death_n idol_n worshipper_n be_v dead_a hos_fw-la 13.1_o general_o sinful_a man_n be_v dead_a while_o they_o live_v good_a god_n what_o a_o world_n there_o be_v of_o dead_a man_n eat_v and_o drink_v and_o buy_v and_o sell_v and_o marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n yea_o preach_v and_o hear_v yea_o administer_a and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n paul_n think_v he_o may_v preach_v to_o other_o yet_o himself_o become_v a_o castaway_n and_o they_o who_o eat_v and_o drink_v at_o christ_n table_n be_v shut_v out_o of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n i_o know_v well_o how_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o excuse_v ourselves_o and_o one_o another_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o transgression_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v blessed_n be_v the_o man_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o iniquity_n and_o we_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v those_o man_n who_o sin_n be_v cover_v and_o therefore_o we_o be_v bless_v will_v god_n we_o be_v but_o how_o go_v the_o prophet_n on_o vers_fw-la 2._o and_o in_o who_o spirit_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n be_v there_o no_o guile_n in_o thy_o spirit_n the_o lord_n love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n psal_n 50._o wo_n unto_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n hypocrite_n you_o appear_v outward_o righteous_a unto_o man_n but_o within_o you_o be_v full_a of_o hypocrisy_n and_o iniquity_n matth._n 23.27_o 28._o he_o who_o denounce_v a_o woe_n and_o a_o curse_n to_o those_o who_o be_v inward_o full_a of_o hypocrisy_n and_o iniquity_n he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n will_v he_o pronounce_v a_o blessing_n upon_o we_o if_o their_o be_v guile_n in_o our_o spirit_n o_o beloved_n let_v we_o not_o flatter_v ourselves_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o any_o sin_n we_o be_v dead_a from_o christ_n our_o life_n dead_a from_o the_o life_n of_o our_o lord_n all_o our_o pretence_n and_o excuse_n of_o our_o sin_n they_o be_v no_o better_a than_o what_o our_o saviour_n say_v to_o he_o that_o will_v go_v bury_v his_o father_n when_o christ_n bid_v he_o follow_v he_o let_v the_o dead_a bury_v the_o dead_a such_o be_v our_o plea_n when_o our_o lord_n bid_v we_o follow_v he_o from_o death_n to_o life_n observe_v 2._o a_o argument_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n omnipotency_n observe_v 3._o observe_v what_o kind_n of_o faith_n the_o christian_a faith_n be_v and_o what_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v it_o be_v not_o only_o such_o as_o be_v ground_v upon_o a_o promise_n but_o such_o as_o be_v ground_v upon_o a_o command_n awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a not_o only_o rely_v upon_o god_n as_o true_a and_o faithful_a but_o also_o rest_v upon_o god_n as_o able_a and_o powerful_a to_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n into_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n this_o be_v a_o rare_a faith_n beloved_n such_o a_o faith_n christ_n when_o he_o come_v shall_v not_o find_v upon_o the_o earth_n luk._n 18.7_o 8._o thou_o will_v say_v christ_n die_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o thy_o justification_n it_o be_v true_a he_o do_v so_o but_o do_v he_o die_v for_o thy_o sin_n that_o thou_o may_v still_o live_v in_o sin_n do_v he_o rise_v for_o thy_o justification_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v still_o in_o sin_n and_o unrighteousness_n thou_o will_v say_v christ_n die_v for_o thou_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o thou_o and_o the_o life_n that_o thou_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n thou_o live_v by_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o die_v for_o thou_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o thou_o gal._n 2.20_o thou_o believe_v
note_n and_o observation_n upon_o i_o thssalonians_n iu_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v you_o brethren_z and_o exhort_v you_o by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o to_o please_v god_n so_o you_o will_v abound_v more_o and_o more_o these_o word_n be_v a_o friendly_a request_n and_o earnest_a exhortation_n to_o a_o continual_a progress_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o holy_a conversation_n wherein_o you_o have_v 1._o a_o gentle_a and_o win_a compellation_n brethren_n etc._n etc._n 2._o a_o love_a request_n and_o press_a exhortation_n that_o you_o will_v walk_v and_o please_v god_n abound_v therein_o more_o and_o more_o 3._o it_o be_v your_o duty_n so_o to_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o ought_v so_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n 4._o a_o duty_n whereof_o you_o be_v not_o ignorant_a a_o lesson_n which_o you_o be_v not_o now_o to_o learn_v you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n 5._o and_o though_o we_o may_v be_v very_o bold_a in_o christ_n to_o enjoin_v you_o that_o which_o be_v convenient_a be_v such_o as_o paul_n the_o age_a and_o sylvanus_n and_o timotheus_n yet_o for_o love_n sake_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o entreat_v and_o exhort_v you_o so_o to_o walk_v as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o 6._o yet_o think_v not_o that_o we_o come_v unto_o you_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n in_o our_o own_o name_n the_o business_n be_v not_o we_o but_o his_o that_o send_v we_o we_o come_v with_o authority_n we_o exhort_v in_o that_o dreadful_a that_o awful_a name_n the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 7._o nor_o yet_o so_o go_v we_o about_o to_o terrify_v you_o by_o letter_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o our_o power_n and_o authority_n for_o edification_n not_o for_o destruction_n 8._o wherefore_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n will_v rather_o prevail_v with_o you_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v you_o for_o love_n sake_n so_o the_o word_n proper_o signify_v in_o that_o sweet_a of_o name_n that_o most_o endear_n name_n the_o name_n of_o jesus_n 9_o and_o lest_o you_o shall_v pretend_v want_n of_o power_n to_o do_v it_o our_o preach_n be_v with_o power_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o comfort_v strengthen_v and_o encourage_v you_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d also_o signify_v in_o those_o most_o powerful_a and_o most_o effectual_a name_n the_o lord_n jesus_n 10._o and_o all_o this_o out_o of_o the_o tenderness_n of_o our_o brotherly_a love_n the_o affectionate_a yearning_n of_o our_o bowel_n we_o beseech_v you_o brethren_z and_o exhort_v you_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n that_o you_o will_v abound_v more_o and_o more_o so_o that_o your_o apprehension_n will_v prevent_v i_o in_o lay_v out_o the_o several_a truth_n contain_v in_o this_o text_n they_o be_v these_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manner_n how_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n be_v to_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o ought_v so_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o have_v receive_v 4._o though_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o we_o heretofore_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o walk_v yet_o we_o beseech_v you_o and_o exhort_v you_o again_o to_o the_o same_o duty_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o exhort_v you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 6._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v you_o brethren_z sapient_a incipit_fw-la à _fw-la sine_fw-la say_v the_o lawyer_n the_o last_o word_n of_o the_o text_n be_v the_o first_o in_o natural_a order_n and_o principal_o here_o intend_v and_o the_o wise_a master-builder_n lay_v they_o for_o his_o foundation_n and_o his_o method_n we_o may_v be_v bold_a to_o follow_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o manner_n how_o to_o walk_v and_o please_v god_n be_v to_o abound_v in_o so_o do_v more_o and_o more_o where_o we_o must_v inquire_v what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v please_v god_n and_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o 1._o to_o walk_v whether_o understand_v proper_o or_o metaphorical_o be_v of_o a_o middle_n and_o indifferent_a nature_n but_o most_o what_o in_o scripture_n it_o be_v take_v in_o a_o borrow_a sense_n and_o signify_v life_n and_o conversation_n vivere_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la cursum_fw-la dirigere_fw-la to_o live_v and_o order_v one_o course_n of_o life_n so_o the_o interlineary_a gloss_n versari_fw-la so_o vatablus_n here_o a_o metaphor_n which_o meet_v we_o every_o where_o in_o scripture_n thus_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n that_o be_v not_o good_a to_o walk_v in_o darkness_n in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o ungodly_a after_o the_o flesh_n after_o our_o own_o lust_n these_o and_o the_o like_a phrase_n imply_v a_o sinful_a life_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a to_o walk_v in_o god_n way_n to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o the_o light_n in_o the_o truth_n to_o walk_v after_o with_o or_o before_o the_o lord_n these_o and_o the_o like_a phrase_n import_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o conversation_n and_o any_o one_o of_o these_o virtual_o contain_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o of_o the_o same_o harmony_n and_o according_o specifi_v the_o action_n and_o render_v it_o good_a or_o bad_a yea_o sometime_o this_o action_n alone_o consider_v in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o signify_v a_o evil_a conversation_n so_o phil._n 3.18_o sometime_o a_o good_a as_o in_o the_o text._n where_o christ_n himself_o be_v not_o only_o the_o guide_n and_o example_n of_o our_o way_n but_o also_o the_o way_n itself_o the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o peace_n so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o ephesian_n that_o they_o walk_v not_o as_o other_o gentile_n walk_v in_o the_o vanity_n of_o their_o mind_n etc._n etc._n but_o you_o say_v he_o have_v otherwise_o learned_a christ_n ephes_n 4_o 17-24_a so_o he_o tell_v the_o colossian_n that_o they_o have_v walk_v sometime_o in_o fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n while_o they_o live_v in_o they_o but_o now_o they_o have_v put_v off_o all_o these_o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o new_a and_o live_a way_n hebr._n 10.20_o the_o way_n of_o life_n as_o the_o syriack_n there_o this_o be_v the_o way_n that_o moses_n desire_v to_o see_v exod._n 33.13_o show_v i_o thy_o way_n that_o i_o may_v know_v thou_o and_o god_n answer_v he_o my_o presence_n or_o face_n shall_v go_v with_o the_o i._n e._n the_o divine_a presence_n or_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v thus_o our_o saviour_n himself_o interpet_n it_o for_o whereas_o it_o be_v a_o know_a speech_n among_o the_o jew_n where_o two_o sit_v and_o speak_v of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o divinity_n or_o the_o divine_a presence_n dwell_v in_o they_o our_o saviour_n make_v application_n of_o it_o unto_o himself_o matth._n 18.20_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o be_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o yea_o the_o lxx_o turn_v it_o show_v i_o thyself_o and_o god_n answer_v he_o i_o myself_o will_v go_v before_o thou_o and_o david_n teach_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n psal_n 8_o 6-11_a and_o thus_o our_o church_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v with_o david_n psal_n 67._o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o and_o bless_v we_o and_o make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o that_o thy_o way_n may_v be_v know_v upon_o earth_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thy_o salvation_n thy_o saviour_n or_o jesus_n among_o all_o nation_n and_o sure_o the_o upright_a circumspect_a and_o honest_a walk_v in_o this_o way_n can_v but_o be_v well_o please_v unto_o god_n 2._o that_o be_v the_o second_o thing_n to_o be_v explain_v to_o please_v god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o lxx_o often_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v good_a by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n which_o signify_v to_o please_v that_o be_v true_o good_a be_v conform_v and_o fit_v to_o the_o desire_n and_o delight_n of_o god_n and_o godly_a man_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v the_o etymologist_n yea_o to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v so_o well-pleasing_a unto_o god_n that_o thus_o to_o walk_v and_o to_o please_v god_n be_v all_o one_o
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thus_o every_o sect_n esteem_v its_o self_n clean_o purge_v and_o purify_v and_o all_o that_o belong_v and_o join_v themselves_o to_o it_o if_o they_o can_v make_v most_o voice_n for_o it_o if_o they_o be_v few_o than_o other_o be_v than_o they_o draw_v that_o speech_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o favour_v their_o party_n than_o they_o be_v a_o little_a flock_n i_o confess_v i_o know_v no_o ground_n of_o scripture_n to_o warrant_v we_o to_o kill_v one_o another_o that_o we_o may_v more_o secure_o enjoy_v our_o opinion_n but_o to_o wave_v that_o business_n for_o the_o present_a certain_o beloved_n without_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o know_v either_o truth_n or_o peace_n let_v such_o know_v that_o peace_n and_o holiness_n be_v couple_v together_o heb._n 12.14_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n psal_n 85.10_o they_o have_v kiss_v each_o other_o i_o confess_v there_o be_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o zeal_n for_o the_o truth_n and_o i_o will_v to_o god_n there_o be_v 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know_v what_o the_o reform_a church_n hold_v and_o be_v not_o that_o truth_n and_o do_v not_o i_o hold_v that_o truth_n what_o not_o know_v the_o truth_n have_v i_o live_v so_o long_o under_o the_o mean_n and_o yet_o do_v i_o not_o know_v the_o truth_n yes_o but_o do_v not_o thou_o hold_v that_o truth_n in_o unrighteousness_n rom._n 1.18_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n wrath_n be_v reveal_v from_o heaven_n against_o we_o they_o speak_v evil_a of_o those_o thing_n they_o know_v not_o and_o what_o they_o know_v natural_o as_o bruit_v beast_n in_o those_o thing_n they_o corrupt_v themselves_o judas_n verse_n 10._o and_o for_o that_o cause_n god_n give_v man_n up_o to_o uncleanness_n and_o out_o of_o this_o uncleanness_n they_o will_v presume_v to_o judge_v of_o god_n truth_n and_o peace_n rom._n 1.24_o belove_a suppose_v a_o company_n of_o man_n be_v fall_v into_o a_o deep_a dungeon_n such_o a_o one_o as_o jeremy_n be_v put_v into_o and_o they_o sink_v in_o mire_n be_v it_o not_o a_o madness_n for_o these_o man_n to_o quarrel_v one_o with_o another_o and_o contend_v what_o be_v the_o best_a way_n to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o dungeon_n one_o say_v this_o another_o that_o be_v it_o not_o a_o wise_a course_n to_o procure_v some_o good_a ebedmelech_n to_o help_v they_o out_o the_o case_n be_v just_a we_o at_o this_o day_n we_o be_v sink_v in_o the_o mire_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o we_o know_v not_o the_o way_n out_o and_o shall_v we_o contend_v one_o with_o another_o about_o the_o way_n how_o we_o shall_v get_v out_o this_o be_v the_o way_n and_o that_o be_v the_o way_n sure_o belove_v if_o we_o look_v impartial_o into_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o discern_v our_o own_o pollution_n and_o defilement_n there_o we_o shall_v bend_v our_o force_n every_o one_o rather_o against_o himself_o than_o against_o another_o i_o dare_v be_v bold_a to_o say_v that_o he_o that_o be_v of_o another_o mind_n be_v a_o stranger_n at_o home_n this_o be_v god_n way_n of_o pacify_v his_o people_n enemy_n a_o mean_n prevalent_a for_o our_o brethren_n in_o ireland_n 2_o chron._n 30.8_o 9_o for_o ourselves_o esa_n 1.16_o 20._o and_o 31.6_o jerem._n 26.3_o ezech._n 18.30_o 32._o joel_n 2.12_o 13._o jon._n 3.8_o 9_o general_o where_o a_o man_n way_n please_v the_o lord_n he_o make_v his_o emy_n to_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o prov._n 16.7_o james_n 4.8_o but_o i_o purge_v thou_o and_o thou_o be_v not_o purge_v etc._n etc._n as_o if_o one_o shall_v have_v be_v long_o purge_v of_o earthen_a vessel_n which_o be_v empty_a if_o after_o long_o purge_v they_o can_v not_o be_v cleanse_v he_o shall_v dash_v they_o one_o against_o another_o we_o have_v a_o promise_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n 2_o pet._n 1._o but_o have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n he_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o he_o purify_v himself_o have_v you_o a_o great_a guest_n to_o entertain_v how_o you_o will_v make_v ready_a for_o he_o have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n let_v we_o purify_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n no_o unclean_a person_n have_v any_o inheritance_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n eph._n 5.5_o mean_n confess_v and_o forsake_v thy_o sin_n and_o then_o thou_o shall_v find_v mercy_n that_o will_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v thou_o there_o be_v confession_n of_o sin_n before_o baptism_n pray_v to_o the_o lord_n wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o wickedness_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n exhort_v to_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v purge_v of_o ignorance_n yes_o of_o that_o altogether_o when_o yet_o we_o know_v but_o in_o part_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v
ad_fw-la finem_fw-la go_v god_n be_v with_o these_o man_n not_o only_o at_o large_a according_a to_o that_o old_a verse_n enter_v presenter_n deus_fw-la hic_fw-la &_o ubique_fw-la potenter_fw-la but_o more_o strict_o enable_v they_o to_o be_v obedient_a in_o all_o estate_n to_o do_v good_a and_o suffer_v evil_a thus_o the_o lord_n be_v present_a with_o they_o enable_v they_o from_o consideration_n of_o god_n constant_a goodness_n towards_o they_o to_o believe_v he_o will_v be_v good_a still_o unto_o they_o enable_v they_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o wait_v upon_o he_o he_o be_v with_o they_o also_o ready_a to_o do_v they_o good_a and_o protect_v they_o from_o evil_a object_n but_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o that_o good_a which_o be_v now_o needful_a for_o they_o they_o want_v water_n resp_n the_o lord_n well_o know_v their_o want_n and_o expect_v their_o prayer_n for_o supply_v of_o they_o psal_n 101.5_o 6._o he_o know_v the_o manna_n present_a with_o they_o sufficient_a for_o the_o supply_n of_o natural_a necessity_n beside_o that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v with_o we_o and_o do_v we_o good_a he_o require_v that_o we_o be_v with_o he_o 2_o chron._n 15.2_o observe_v 1._o hence_o we_o may_v learn_v a_o good_a lesson_n not_o to_o make_v our_o own_o choice_n of_o any_o of_o god_n way_n or_o deal_n towards_o we_o the_o apostle_n voice_n be_v sovereign_a phil._n 4.6_o where_o have_v lay_v this_o groundwork_n the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n the_o syriack_n word_n be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o exod._n 17.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o near_o to_o we_o thereupon_o he_o exhort_v be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n then_o he_o tell_v we_o what_o good_a will_v come_v of_o it_o vers_n 7._o gideon_n think_v god_n be_v not_o with_o he_o and_o the_o people_n because_o they_o be_v now_o under_o the_o power_n of_o the_o midianite_n but_o the_o angel_n tell_v he_o that_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o he_o judg._n 6.13_o so_o many_o a_o servant_n especial_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n may_v think_v himself_o if_o he_o be_v make_v free_a but_o the_o apostle_n teach_v they_o better_o 1_o cor._n 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d yea_o though_o may_v be_v make_v free_a use_v it_o rather_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o be_v vers_n 20.24_o let_v every_o one_o in_o that_o call_n wherein_o he_o be_v call_v therein_o abide_v with_o god_n observe_v 2._o the_o people_n of_o god_n may_v want_v many_o thing_n needful_a for_o the_o natural_a life_n for_o a_o time_n it_o be_v david_n experience_n that_o he_o never_o see_v the_o righteous_a forsake_v etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v universal_o true_a never_o utter_o forsake_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n but_o be_v not_o lazarus_n forsake_v for_o a_o time_n that_o the_o mercy_n of_o other_o may_v be_v exercise_v and_o the_o prayer_n of_o they_o who_o want_v may_v be_v put_v up_o unto_o god_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 3._o the_o lord_n may_v be_v among_o his_o people_n though_o they_o abound_v not_o with_o outward_a thing_n though_o in_o a_o wilderness_n where_o there_o be_v want_n of_o all_o thing_n zeph._n 3.12_o i_o will_v leave_v also_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o a_o afflict_a and_o poor_a people_n and_o they_o shall_v trust_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o hab._n thus_o we_o read_v of_o many_o holy_a man_n in_o great_a strait_n yet_o god_n be_v with_o they_o as_o with_o isaac_n jacob_n joseph_n david_n exhort_v we_o ought_v not_o in_o the_o time_n of_o strait_n to_o tempt_v god_n but_o wait_v upon_o he_o pray_v unto_o he_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 10.9_o observe_v hence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v his_o be_v providence_n guide_v and_o government_n of_o his_o church_n before_o the_o appear_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o what_o here_o be_v say_v that_o their_o father_n tempt_v i_o be_v to_o 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in_o regard_n of_o the_o latter_a when_o man_n question_v doubt_v or_o deny_v the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o effect_v some_o inward_a work_n which_o he_o have_v say_v he_o will_v do_v the_o father_n tempt_v the_o lord_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o power_n that_o be_v evident_a out_o of_o numb_a 14.22_o where_o as_o also_o vers_fw-la 11._o the_o lord_n complain_v of_o their_o unbelief_n and_o tempt_v of_o he_o thereby_o as_o distrust_v his_o power_n as_o if_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o subdue_v their_o enemy_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n maugre_o all_o the_o opposition_n of_o the_o seven_o nation_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o destroy_v that_o this_o be_v indeed_o the_o sin_n whereby_o they_o tempt_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o wilderness_n appear_v by_o the_o place_n cite_v and_o that_o it_o be_v the_o same_o sin_n from_o which_o the_o apostle_n here_o dehort_v the_o hebrew_n it_o be_v evident_a if_o you_o compare_v with_o the_o text_n that_o application_n which_o the_o apostle_n make_v of_o it_o vers_n 12._o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n and_o vers_fw-la 18_o 19_o and_o chap._n 4._o vers_fw-la 2_o 3_o 11._o not_o in_o regard_n of_o outward_a enemy_n for_o they_o be_v never_o more_o under_o they_o than_o now_o but_o that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o the_o lord_n be_v tempt_v by_o unbelief_n in_o his_o power_n let_v we_o inquire_v what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n that_o so_o one_o contrary_a may_v discover_v the_o other_o the_o christian_a faith_n be_v carry_v to_o a_o twofold_a formale_a objecti_fw-la it_o look_v at_o two_o thing_n in_o god_n not_o only_a truth_n in_o all_o his_o word_n as_o well_o command_v threaten_n etc._n etc._n as_o promise_n but_o also_o power_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o effect_n and_o do_v what_o be_v please_v in_o god_n sight_n this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o col._n 2.12_o see_v note_n in_o locum_fw-la see_v a_o example_n of_o this_o in_o abraham_n faith_n who_o faith_n be_v the_o 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rank_a in_o that_o which_o we_o call_v the_o christian_a world_n man_n believe_v not_o the_o power_n of_o god_n so_o true_a a_o prophet_n be_v st._n paul_n who_o foretell_v what_o manner_n of_o christian_n this_o latter_a age_n shall_v bring_v forth_o and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o 2_o tim._n 3.1_o observe_v 6._o the_o reason_n of_o iniquity_n abound_v gen._n 15._o observe_v 7._o the_o reason_n of_o the_o ruin_n in_o the_o false_a christendom_n repreh_n who_o glory_n in_o god_n presence_n with_o they_o in_o this_o or_o that_o congregation_n and_o boast_v that_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o when_o yet_o in_o whosoever_o he_o be_v of_o this_o or_o that_o congregation_n their_o
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justice_n faithfulness_n etc._n etc._n yet_o they_o consider_v it_o not_o nor_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n but_o go_v on_o froward_o in_o their_o own_o way_n and_o continue_v long_o in_o their_o sin_n thus_o the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n which_o shall_v lead_v man_n to_o repentance_n rom._n 2.4_o even_o that_o by_o accident_n harden_v man_n as_o it_o do_v pharaoh_n when_o he_o see_v that_o the_o rain_n hail_n and_o thunder_n be_v cease_v he_o sin_v yet_o more_o and_o harden_v his_o heart_n exod._n 9.34_o o_o beloved_n be_v it_o not_o so_o with_o we_o psal_n 55.19_o because_o they_o meet_v with_o no_o change_n therefore_o they_o fear_v not_o god_n jer._n 48.11_o moab_n have_v not_o be_v empty_v from_o vessel_n to_o vessel_n it_o be_v a_o sad_a thing_n that_o that_o mean_n which_o the_o lord_n use_v to_o mollify_v melt_v and_o soften_v man_n shall_v be_v abuse_v to_o the_o harden_v of_o they_o observe_v 5._o the_o lord_n take_v notice_n how_o long_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o 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29_o 30._o jer._n 36.23_o 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o provocation_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n where_o your_o father_n tempt_v i_o etc._n etc._n this_o four_o general_n divine_a truth_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o dissimilitude_n and_o unlikeness_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v to_o be_v in_o the_o hebrew_n and_o we_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o pattern_n and_o example_n of_o provocation_n and_o temptation_n of_o god_n observe_v 1._o israel_n in_o their_o deliverance_n out_o of_o egypt_n passage_n through_o the_o wilderness_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n carry_v the_o type_n either_o of_o our_o conversion_n and_o inward_a progress_n towards_o salvation_n or_o else_o of_o our_o apostasy_n and_o condemnation_n the_o apostle_n note_v they_o both_o 1_o cor._n 10.1_o 2._o for_o that_o state_n be_v call_v status_fw-la inconsistens_fw-la 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perish_v in_o their_o sin_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o hebrew_n iii_o 10_o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wherefore_o i_o be_v grieve_v with_o that_o generation_n and_o say_v they_o do_v always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o have_v not_o know_v my_o way_n so_o i_o swear_v in_o my_o wrath_n they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o my_o rest_n hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o apostle_n dehortation_n of_o the_o hebrew_n from_o the_o evil_n of_o sin_n dissuade_v from_o vers_fw-la 7_o 8_o 9_o come_v we_o now_o to_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o sin_n upon_o the_o lord_n himself_o and_o from_o he_o redound_v unto_o the_o sinner_n themselves_o wherein_o we_o have_v these_o truth_n 1._o the_o lord_n be_v grieve_v with_o that_o generation_n 2._o the_o lord_n say_v they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n 3._o they_o have_v not_o know_v his_o way_n 4._o the_o lord_n swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n 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shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v so_o generation_n be_v use_v gen._n 7.1_o deut._n 29.22_o and_o 32.5_o judg._n 2.10_o 2._o by_o generation_n may_v be_v understand_v a_o succession_n of_o evil_a man_n as_o matth._n 23.35_o 36._o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v come_v upon_o this_o generation_n what_o we_o have_v follow_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o demonstrative_a be_v not_o in_o psal_n 95._o in_o the_o hebrew_n but_o be_v extant_a in_o the_o septuagint_n out_o of_o who_o translation_n the_o apostle_n have_v it_o and_o the_o same_o be_v extant_a in_o the_o hebrew_n where_o the_o story_n be_v repeat_v deut._n 1.35_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d emphatical_o this_o generation_n this_o evil_a this_o evil_a generation_n 2._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o god_n grieve_v the_o word_n here_o use_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o be_v dash_v against_o as_o the_o wave_n dash_v against_o the_o bank_n of_o the_o sea_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o bank_n or_o shore_n as_o the_o rage_a sea_n the_o flood_n of_o ungodly_a man_n or_o man_n of_o belial_n dash_v against_o the_o lord_n who_o set_v bound_n to_o the_o sea_n or_o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o burden_n as_o the_o lord_n complain_v i_o be_o burden_v by_o you_o as_o a_o cart_n lade_v with_o sheaf_n amos_n 2.10_o the_o word_n in_o the_o psalm_n which_o we_o render_v to_o grieve_v or_o to_o bear_v with_o sadness_n grief_n tediousness_n and_o irksomeness_n i_o turn_v the_o word_n displicuit_fw-la mihi_fw-la generatio_fw-la illa_fw-la that_o generation_n displease_v i_o other_o turn_v it_o litigavi_n or_o rixatus_fw-la sum_fw-la i_o strive_v or_o contend_v with_o they_o other_o and_o of_o they_o pagnine_a taedio_fw-la pertuli_fw-la generationem_fw-la illam_fw-la i_o bear_v that_o generation_n with_o irksomeness_n and_o
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sentence_n against_o they_o so_o i_o swear_v etc._n etc._n in_o which_o word_n we_o have_v as_o the_o logician_n speak_v 1._o res_fw-la testata_fw-la 2._o testimonium_fw-la 1._o res_fw-la testata_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d if_o they_o shall_v enter_v into_o my_o rest_n 2._o testimonium_fw-la i_o swear_v in_o my_o wrath_n both_o these_o may_v be_v resolve_v into_o these_o divine_a truth_n 1._o god_n have_v his_o rest_n 2._o disobedient_a man_n shall_v not_o enter_v into_o god_n rest_n 3._o god_n swear_v they_o shall_v not_o enter_v etc._n etc._n 4._o god_n swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n they_o shall_v not_o etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o disobedient_a man_n provoke_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o he_o swear_v in_o his_o wrath_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o who_o hebr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d both_o the_o first_o of_o these_o and_o indeed_o all_o of_o they_o the_o apostle_n open_v more_o full_o in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o this_o chapter_n as_o also_o in_o the_o next_o and_o therefore_o i_o shall_v now_o speak_v brief_o of_o it_o and_o the_o rather_o because_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o apostle_n clew_n and_o method_n i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n often_o to_o speak_v of_o it_o the_o word_n here_o turn_v rest_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v rest_n and_o answer_n in_o the_o psalm_n 95._o unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v proper_o a_o repose_n after_o labour_n this_o be_v either_o 1._o figurative_a or_o else_o 2._o proper_a and_o real_a the_o figurative_a rest_n the_o holy_a land_n city_n sanctuary_n exod._n 31.13_o ezech._n 20.12_o be_v shadow_v in_o the_o sabbath_n or_o seven_o day_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 2.2_o see_v note_n on_o matt._n 24._o ad_fw-la finem_fw-la joshuah_n david_n solomon_n these_o be_v all_o figure_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o rest_v they_o speak_v of_o figure_v the_o spiritual_a rest_n which_o be_v 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observe_v 2._o christ_n give_v the_o rest_n matt._n 11.28_o observe_v 3._o they_o who_o be_v redeem_v and_o call_v out_o of_o bondage_n and_o egyptian_a slavery_n support_v and_o defend_v against_o their_o enemy_n in_o order_n to_o a_o rest_n may_v possible_o through_o their_o own_o default_n forfeit_v and_o lose_v that_o rest_n and_o be_v debar_v from_o enter_v into_o that_o rest_n 1_o cor._n 10.5_o judas_n v._n 5._o the_o guest_n who_o be_v call_v must_v not_o taste_v of_o the_o supper_n observe_v 4._o many_o thousand_o of_o man_n and_o woman_n may_v be_v deprive_v of_o this_o rest_n and_o punish_v with_o the_o loss_n of_o it_o in_o one_o age_n o_o the_o vain_a confidence_n of_o foolish_a man_n who_o because_o god_n have_v do_v some_o notable_a
sure_o do_v they_o believe_v that_o his_o word_n be_v so_o true_a that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v but_o one_o jot_n or_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n shall_v not_o fail_v till_o all_o be_v accomplish_v that_o the_o heaven_n may_v rather_o perish_v than_o any_o word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o that_o word_n of_o prophecy_n be_v sure_a 2_o pet._n 1._o and_o that_o he_o who_o have_v speak_v as_o he_o be_v most_o true_a so_o he_o be_v most_o able_a to_o effect_v what_o he_o have_v speak_v whether_o it_o be_v promise_n or_o threaten_a or_o what_o ever_o speech_n it_o be_v he_o who_o firm_o thus_o believe_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n his_o faith_n can_v be_v without_o a_o due_a proportion_n of_o obedience_n and_o so_o we_o may_v conclude_v from_o the_o contrary_a that_o if_o he_o be_v stubborn_a and_o disobedient_a let_v he_o pretend_v what_o he_o will_v he_o be_v no_o believer_n he_o have_v no_o true_a faith_n 2_o thess_n 3.2_o observe_v 1._o without_o work_v faith_n be_v imperfect_a see_v thou_o how_o faith_n wrought_v by_o his_o work_n o_o let_v our_o faith_n also_o work_v by_o our_o work_n if_o thou_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n the_o father_n i_o much_o more_o doubt_n thou_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n the_o son_n abraham_n believe_v that_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v up_o isaac_n from_o the_o dead_a do_v thou_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o raise_v up_o christ_n the_o true_a isaac_n from_o the_o dead_a who_o see_v this_o with_o the_o inward_a eye_n most_o true_o speak_v the_o prophet_n of_o this_o generation_n isa_n 26._o v._n 1-9_a have_v speak_v of_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o faith_n the_o people_n of_o god_n v._o 10_o 11_o 12._o let_v favour_n be_v show_v to_o the_o wicked_a yet_o will_v he_o not_o learn_v righteousness_n in_o the_o land_n of_o uprightness_n will_v he_o deal_v unjust_o and_o will_v etc._n etc._n how_o be_v the_o scripture_n then_o fulfil_v &_o c_o it_o be_v a_o long_a time_n before_o abraham_n offer_v 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the_o belief_n so_o the_o work_n itself_o it_o be_v not_o thou_o who_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n of_o thyself_o but_o god_n who_o by_o his_o law_n work_v that_o good_a will_n who_o give_v faith_n and_o work_v all_o our_o work_n in_o we_o only_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o yield_v ourselves_o up_o unto_o he_o to_o be_v act_v psal_n 32.1_o 2._o when_o the_o psalmist_n have_v pronounce_v he_o bless_v to_o who_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o impute_v sin_n the_o lord_n say_v i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o etc._n etc._n but_o be_v not_o then_o like_o the_o horse_n and_o mule_n this_o premise_a know_v that_o there_o be_v some_o work_n of_o faith_n that_o no_o believer_n can_v excuse_v himself_o from_o the_o exercise_n of_o they_o see_v before_o on_o jam._n 1.22_o exhort_v proceed_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n mean_n to_o perfect_a faith_n 1._o unbelieve_v what_o thou_o former_o do_v believe_v 2._o begin_v lay_v the_o foundation_n low_a the_o building_n will_v be_v 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dead_a ephes_n 1.19_o such_o a_o power_n as_o enable_v we_o to_o tread_v upon_o serpent_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v complete_a in_o all_o the_o will_n of_o god_n col_n 4.12_o matt._n 10.1_o he_o give_v the_o disciple_n potestatem_fw-la spirituum_fw-la immundorum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n have_v give_v this_o power_n which_o be_v in_o the_o evil_a spirit_n he_o have_v take_v it_o away_o from_o they_o and_o give_v it_o to_o we_o numb_a 14.9_o as_o the_o word_n imply_v chald._n lxx_o to_o give_v now_o if_o we_o will_v none_o of_o it_o it_o must_v be_v in_o the_o devil_n still_o and_o by_o it_o he_o will_v prevail_v against_o we_o more_o note_n on_o james_n ii_o 22_o 23._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o he_o be_v call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n these_o word_n may_v be_v consider_v either_o 1._o in_o themselves_o he_o be_v call_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n or_o 2._o as_o they_o have_v dependence_n upon_o the_o former_a word_n 1._o consider_v they_o in_o themselves_o and_o so_o inquire_v 1._o what_o friendship_n be_v and_o so_o what_o a_o friend_n be_v 2._o a_o friend_n of_o god_n 3._o how_o abraham_n be_v a_o friend_n of_o god_n 4._o to_o be_v call_v a_o friend_n of_o god_n 1._o see_v note_n on_o luk._n 12.4_o 5._o 1._o to_o be_v call_v a_o friend_n i._n e._n to_o be_v a_o friend_n for_o so_o vocari_fw-la &_o esse_fw-la by_o a_o hebraism_n be_v take_v for_o the_o same_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v i._n e._n they_o shall_v be_v isai_n 56.7_o my_o house_n shall_v be_v call_v the_o house_n of_o prayer_n luk._n 19.46_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o abraham_n here_o be_v call_v i._n
in_o the_o world_n that_o be_v the_o very_a true_a and_o sincere_a religion_n which_o render_v those_o who_o profess_v and_o practice_v be_v most_o like_a unto_o god_n observe_v 1._o hence_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o hypocrite_n have_v many_o cloak_n hypocrisy_n to_o cover_v his_o knavery_n whereof_o some_o more_o gross_a and_o coarse_a such_o as_o our_o lord_n discover_v matth._n 6.2_o give_v alm_n with_o a_o trumpet_n pray_v in_o the_o market_n place_n to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n etc._n etc._n who_o say_v stand_v by_o thyself_o come_v not_o near_o to_o i_o for_o i_o be_o holy_a than_o thou_o isai_n 65.5_o but_o as_o all_o art_n have_v be_v improve_v by_o time_n and_o industry_n of_o man_n so_o the_o art_n of_o seem_v above_o all_o other_o in_o these_o latter_a day_n great_a hearer_n ezech._n 33.30_o 31_o 32._o matth._n 15.7_o such_o as_o make_v void_a the_o command_n of_o god_n to_o establish_v their_o own_o tradition_n st._n paul_n tell_v of_o some_o who_o in_o the_o latter_a time_n shall_v speak_v lie_n in_o hypocrisy_n abstain_v from_o meat_n which_o god_n have_v create_v to_o be_v receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n of_o they_o who_o believe_v and_o know_v the_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 4.3_o such_o hypocrite_n be_v some_o who_o abstain_v from_o certain_a meat_n and_o drink_v too_o and_o drink_v water_n in_o pretence_n of_o holiness_n and_o receive_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n without_o thanksgiving_n that_o be_v a_o new_a kind_n of_o holiness_n to_o abstain_v from_o that_o which_o be_v the_o practice_n and_o precept_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n observe_v 2._o we_o have_v take_v on_o hypocrisy_n in_o our_o fall_a estate_n otherwise_o we_o can_v not_o be_v exhort_v to_o put_v they_o off_o and_o lay_v they_o aside_o sure_o hypocrisy_n be_v in_o a_o sort_n our_o first_o swaddle_a clothes_n after_o we_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n for_o even_o a_o child_n be_v know_v by_o his_o do_n whether_o his_o work_n be_v pure_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v right_a prov._n 20.11_o and_o common_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o any_o thing_n they_o learn_v the_o art_n of_o seem_v psal_n 58.3_o the_o wicked_a be_v estrange_v from_o the_o womb_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v bear_v they_o go_v astray_o speak_v lie_n isa_n 48.8_o thou_o be_v call_v a_o transgressor_n from_o the_o womb_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o without_o cause_n that_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o lay_v aside_o hypocrisy_n observe_v 3._o this_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o christian_a simplicity_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n whereof_o the_o old_a serpent_n rob_v our_o first_o parent_n 2_o cor._n 11._o and_o continual_o rob_v their_o offspring_n this_o be_v that_o true_a nakedness_n wherein_o our_o first_o parent_n walk_v and_o be_v not_o ashamed_a until_o the_o serpent_n subtlety_n beguile_v and_o clothe_v they_o with_o figleaf_n of_o profession_n without_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o life_n and_o in_o that_o clothing_n we_o walk_v until_o we_o put_v on_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o death_n so_o the_o lord_n clothe_v our_o first_o parent_n with_o skin_n of_o dead_a beast_n i_o see_v thou_o while_o thou_o be_v under_o the_o figtree_n say_v our_o lord_n to_o nathanael_n but_o he_o have_v now_o lay_v aside_o his_o figleaf_n when_o our_o lord_n call_v he_o a_o israelite_n indeed_o wherein_o be_v no_o guile_n joh._n 1.47_o exhort_v uncase_v the_o hypocrite_n lay_v aside_o hypocrisy_n they_o be_v all_o in_o themselves_o evil_a for_o whereas_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n be_v that_o virtue_n whereby_o a_o man_n declare_v himself_o such_o in_o life_n word_n gesture_n action_n his_o whole_a conversation_n as_o indeed_o he_o real_o be_v and_o no_o otherwise_o hypocrisy_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o abominable_a sin_n whereby_o a_o man_n hide_v himself_o and_o his_o wicked_a heart_n under_o the_o visor_n and_o appearance_n of_o piety_n virtue_n holiness_n and_o indeed_o he_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n whereby_o the_o hypocrite_n render_v himself_o hateful_a both_o to_o god_n and_o man._n 1._o to_o god_n because_o that_o the_o hypocrite_n may_v deceive_v man_n he_o assume_v and_o take_v some_o thing_n of_o god_n upon_o he_o and_o make_v god_n himself_o the_o cover_n of_o his_o wickedness_n as_o many_o seem_v holy_a and_o righteous_a and_o godly_a that_o thereby_o they_o may_v hide_v their_o false_a heart_n which_o must_v needs_o provoke_v the_o anger_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n whence_o job_n 36.13_o the_o hypocrite_n in_o heart_n heap_v up_o wrath_n 2._o he_o render_v himself_o abominable_a unto_o man_n omne_fw-la affectatum_fw-la est_fw-la malum_fw-la all_o what_o ever_o be_v affect_v be_v evil_n so_o that_o when_o good_a itself_o be_v counterfeit_v it_o be_v evil_a and_o because_o this_o good_a be_v counterfeit_v only_o to_o deceive_v which_o every_o man_n abhor_v quid_fw-la vis_fw-la patiar_fw-la quam_fw-la falli_fw-la i_o patiar_fw-la i_o have_v rather_o suffer_v any_o thing_n say_v he_o than_o to_o be_v deceive_v hypocrisy_n must_v needs_o be_v hateful_a and_o abominable_a unto_o man_n also_o mean_n 1._o cease_v from_o thy_o own_o wisdom_n thath_fw-mi have_v carry_v thou_o whole_o outward_a to_o please_v man_n to_o gain_v from_o they_o a_o reputation_n of_o piety_n thus_o do_v the_o pharisee_n matth._n 23.5_o they_o justify_v themselves_o before_o man_n but_o god_n know_v their_o heart_n luk._n 16._o and_o he_o know_v thy_o heart_n how_o false_a how_o lie_v how_o hypocritical_a it_o be_v 2._o be_v angry_a with_o thyself_o and_o sin_n not_o 2_o cor._n 7._o 3._o turn_v to_o thy_o own_o heart_n 4._o thou_o have_v power_n by_o thou_o even_o the_o live_a word_n of_o god_n whereby_o thou_o may_v lay_v aside_o all_o hypocrisy_n this_o be_v evident_a by_o the_o apostle_n word_n 1_o pet._n 1._o ult_n this_o be_v the_o word_n which_o be_v preach_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d then_o in_o virtue_n of_o that_o word_n wherefore_o lay_v aside_o all_o malice_n all_o guile_n and_o all_o hypocrisy_n etc._n etc._n 5._o let_v our_o yea_o be_fw-mi yea_o and_o our_o nay_o nay_o if_o we_o say_v yea_o let_v it_o be_v find_v so_o in_o the_o deed_n if_o we_o say_v nay_o let_v the_o thing_n itself_o say_v nay_o without_o such_o a_o strict_a watch_n we_o shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o hypocrisy_n so_o say_v the_o apostle_n jam._n 5.12_o 6._o thou_o have_v enure_v they_o self_n to_o form_n of_o word_n and_o teach_v thy_o mouth_n holy_a talk_n when_o thy_o heart_n be_v go_v after_o thy_o covetousness_n 7._o obey_v now_o from_o the_o heart_n that_o form_n of_o doctrine_n that_o thou_o be_v deliver_v to_o rom._n 6.17_o 4._o lay_v aside_o envy_v consider_v 1_o the_o name_n of_o it_o 2._o the_o nature_n of_o it_o 1._o it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d either_o 1._o because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o waste_v he_o who_o be_v envious_a envy_n slay_v the_o silly_a one_o job_n 5.2_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o rottenness_n of_o the_o bone_n or_o 2._o because_o he_o desire_v prudency_n and_o excellency_n above_o all_o other_o so_o it_o be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o proceed_v and_o go_v before_o other_o 2._o it_o be_v call_v inuidia_fw-la which_o some_o understand_v so_o name_v à _fw-la nimis_fw-la videndo_fw-la because_o envious_a person_n look_v too_o much_o upon_o other_o man_n good_n and_o be_v trouble_v at_o their_o happiness_n or_o 2._o as_o other_o because_o envious_a person_n be_v not_o willing_a to_o see_v those_o who_o be_v better_o than_o themselves_o but_o although_o there_o be_v some_o truth_n in_o these_o yet_o the_o nature_n of_o envy_n be_v more_o general_a it_o have_v some_o likeness_n unto_o virtue_n and_o bear_v a_o name_n like_o unto_o it_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d zeal_n and_o emulation_n as_o when_o we_o see_v the_o eminency_n of_o grace_n and_o virtue_n in_o another_o which_o we_o reach_v after_o and_o endeavour_v to_o attain_v unto_o ourselves_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v put_v off_o or_o lay_v aside_o but_o by_o allurement_n to_o be_v put_v on_o the_o envy_n here_o mean_v be_v describe_v to_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o proceed_v from_o another_o good_a and_o hatred_n of_o another_o felicity_n and_o happiness_n whether_o that_o other_o be_v superior_a etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o reason_n why_o we_o ought_v to_o lay_v aside_o envy_v appear_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o sin_n which_o be_v first_o so_o opposite_a unto_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n who_o himself_o be_v love_n 1_o joh._n 4._o and_o to_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v love_n col._n 1._o and_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n hos_n 3.5_o 2._o opposite_a unto_o that_o love_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o towards_o all_o
ahab_n that_o he_o may_v go_v up_o and_o fall_v at_o ramoth-gilead_n and_o there_o come_v forth_o a_o spirit_n and_o stand_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v i_o will_v persuade_v he_o i_o will_v be_v a_o lie_a spirit_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o all_o his_o prophet_n and_o he_o say_v thou_o shall_v persuade_v he_o and_o prevail_v also_o ahab_n be_v delude_v by_o his_o false_a prophet_n who_o humour_v he_o in_o his_o sin_n so_o that_o elijah_n and_o micaiah_n be_v account_v his_o enemy_n because_o they_o tell_v he_o the_o truth_n and_o will_v have_v put_v he_o in_o a_o way_n of_o subdue_a his_o true_a and_o spiritual_a enemy_n his_o covetousness_n and_o pride_n and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o many_o of_o we_o that_o we_o listen_v only_o to_o such_o doctrine_n as_o suit_n most_o with_o our_o pleasure_n and_o ease_n and_o if_o we_o hear_v any_o other_o that_o set_v we_o upon_o duty_n self_n denial_n mortify_v and_o crucify_a our_o lust_n we_o count_v such_o our_o enemy_n because_o they_o tell_v we_o the_o truth_n because_o they_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v for_o this_o cause_n god_n shall_v send_v they_o strong_a delusion_n that_o they_o shall_v believe_v a_o lie_n that_o they_o all_o may_v be_v damn_v who_o believe_v not_o the_o truth_n but_o have_v pleasure_n in_o unrighteousness_n 2_o thess_n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o the_o devil_n fight_v against_o thou_o by_o false_a tongue_n like_o sharp_a arrow_n thou_o prove_v angry_a and_o pettish_a the_o lord_n be_v work_v thou_o to_o a_o resemblance_n of_o himself_o he_o be_v despise_v and_o reject_v of_o man_n a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o acquaint_v with_o grief_n he_o will_v now_o demolish_v thy_o pettish_a and_o angry_a distemper_n and_o work_v thou_o to_o a_o likeness_n of_o himself_o in_o patience_n and_o meekness_n what_o hope_n be_v there_o that_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v ever_o be_v subdue_v when_o thou_o hate_v thy_o reprover_n and_o he_o that_o discover_v they_o unto_o thou_o consol_n i_o hate_v iniquity_n and_o i_o find_v the_o great_a opposition_n that_o must_v needs_o be_v job_n have_v his_o name_n from_o his_o enmity_n against_o all_o iniquity_n the_o devil_n use_v all_o his_o engine_n to_o oppress_v he_o but_o you_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o patience_n of_o job_n to_o those_o who_o be_v cast_v down_o by_o sight_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v not_o deject_v poor_a soul_n god_n be_v begin_v a_o good_a work_n in_o thou_o o_o but_o i_o perceive_v my_o lust_n very_o strong_a and_o potent_a in_o i_o a_o enemy_n must_v first_o be_v discover_v before_o he_o be_v overcome_v while_o thou_o be_v yet_o in_o thy_o sin_n and_o overcome_v by_o they_o thou_o be_v at_o ease_n and_o perceive_v they_o not_o thy_o enemy_n rom._n 7.7_o 8_o 9_o this_o be_v mean_v by_o luke_n 11.21_o when_o the_o strong_a man_n arm_v keep_v his_o palace_n all_o his_o good_n be_v in_o peace_n he_o let_v the_o jew_n enjoy_v peace_n while_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o he_o but_o now_o the_o strong_a man_n be_v come_v and_o begin_v to_o grapple_v with_o the_o enemy_n now_o thou_o lose_v thy_o former_a peace_n o_o but_o i_o find_v a_o great_a confusion_n in_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o may_v do_v it_o can_v be_v avoid_v a_o conflict_n there_o must_v be_v and_o that_o of_o long_a continuance_n before_o the_o enemy_n be_v overcome_v there_o be_v long_a war_n between_o the_o house_n of_o saul_n and_o the_o house_n of_o david_n 2_o sam._n 3.1_o but_o the_o house_n of_o david_n wax_v strong_a and_o strong_a and_o the_o house_n of_o saul_n weak_a and_o weak_a and_o there_o be_v great_a reason_n this_o contention_n shall_v be_v very_o long_o we_o have_v deep_o plunge_v ourselves_o into_o sin_n that_o be_v easy_a to_o do_v sed_fw-la revocare_fw-la gradum_fw-la superasque_fw-la evadere_fw-la ad_fw-la auras_fw-la hic_fw-la labour_n hoc_fw-la opus_fw-la est_fw-la to_o be_v able_a to_o get_v out_o again_o it_o will_v cost_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o pain_n a_o great_a deal_n of_o struggle_v beside_o the_o law_n that_o discover_v our_o fall_n and_o our_o enemy_n that_o keep_v we_o down_o that_o be_v weak_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o flesh_n rom._n 8._o grant_v the_o law_n be_v strong_a yet_o if_o we_o be_v weak_a what_o help_n be_v in_o it_o recipitur_fw-la ad_fw-la modum_fw-la recipientis_fw-la mean_a time_n despair_v not_o poor_a soul_n there_o be_v hope_n there_o will_v be_v a_o end_n of_o this_o conflict_n to_o thy_o comfort_n if_o thou_o be_v of_o david_n side_n there_o will_v be_v a_o end_n of_o that_o conflict_n between_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n when_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n when_o the_o true_a david_n shall_v tread_v satan_n under_o his_o foot_n yea_o under_o thy_o foot_n rom._n 16.20_o only_o be_v thou_o of_o david_n follower_n only_o observe_v how_o they_o be_v qualify_v that_o be_v his_o follower_n psal_n 101.3_o i_o hate_v the_o work_n of_o they_o that_o turn_v aside_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o endure_v a_o course_n of_o physic_n if_o thou_o be_v sure_a at_o length_n to_o recover_v christ_n be_v the_o best_a physician_n that_o have_v undertake_v the_o cure_n he_o come_v speedy_o to_o thy_o succour_n he_o have_v wing_n and_o heal_n under_o they_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o endure_v a_o suit_n at_o law_n if_o thou_o be_v sure_a to_o overcome_v thou_o have_v the_o best_a advocate_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 16.21_o exhort_v not_o to_o hinder_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n let_v god_n arise_v and_o his_o enemy_n be_v scatter_v we_o keep_v he_o under_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o arise_v what_o enemy_n we_o be_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n let_v patience_n have_v its_o perfect_a work_n it_o be_v that_o by_o which_o we_o possess_v our_o soul_n if_o we_o lose_v that_o if_o we_o hinder_v the_o work_n of_o that_o we_o lose_v our_o soul_n and_o then_o woe_n be_v to_o they_o that_o have_v lose_v patience_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n let_v the_o truth_n free_a we_o hold_v it_o in_o iniquity_n we_o ourselves_o bound_v the_o strong_a man_n as_o the_o jew_n bind_v samson_n if_o we_o let_v he_o free_a he_o will_v conquer_v all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o make_v we_o free_a if_o the_o truth_n make_v you_o free_a then_o be_v you_o free_a indeed_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n overcome_v the_o world_n god_n have_v a_o world_n yea_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n have_v a_o world_n one_o at_o least_o set_v aside_o all_o other_o signification_n of_o the_o world_n less_o pertinent_a unto_o this_o place_n of_o scripture_n here_o it_o signify_v especial_o 1._o the_o sin_n and_o evil_n of_o the_o world_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n 1_o joh._n 2.16_o 2._o or_o worldly_a man_n that_o lie_v in_o sin_n and_o evil_n either_o the_o world_n of_o wickedness_n as_o s._n james_n call_v it_o jam._n 3.6_o or_o the_o wicked_a of_o the_o world_n 2_o pet._n 2.5_o which_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n be_v here_o say_v to_o overcome_v overcome_v be_v the_o act_n of_o he_o who_o prevail_v and_o be_v superior_a in_o contention_n of_o which_o victory_n be_v the_o event_n and_o issue_n which_o be_v two_o way_n obtain_v faciendo_fw-la and_o patiendo_fw-la by_o do_v and_o suffer_v 1._o victory_n obtain_v by_o do_v be_v the_o plenary_a and_o full_a conquest_n of_o sin_n and_o sinful_a man_n of_o the_o world_n 2._o by_o suffer_v be_v the_o indefatigable_a and_o unweariable_a endure_v the_o assault_n of_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a man_n with_o a_o final_a frustrate_v and_o weary_v of_o they_o as_o a_o anvil_n and_o adamant_n weari_v he_o who_o strike_v it_o and_o both_o those_o way_n the_o first_o bear_v of_o god_n overcome_v the_o world_n for_o 1._o as_o the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n as_o a_o king_n he_o active_o subdue_v every_o enemy_n and_o tread_v the_o arch_a enemy_n under_o his_o saint_n foot_n rom._n 16._o and_o 2._o as_o a_o lamb_n he_o also_o passive_o overcome_v every_o enemy_n revel_v 17.14_o these_o shall_v make_v war_n with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o lamb_n shall_v overcome_v they_o for_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o lord_n isai_n 63.3_o i_o have_v tread_v the_o wine-press_n alone_o and_o of_o the_o people_n there_o be_v none_o with_o i_o this_o be_v the_o kingdom_n and_o the_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n revel_v 1.9_o and_o as_o christ_n the_o first_o bear_v of_o god_n so_o the_o saint_n who_o also_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n they_o overcome_v the_o world_n they_o subdue_v kingdom_n wrought_v righteousness_n
as_o angry_a with_o thy_o brother_n without_o a_o cause_n obser_n 1._o note_v here_o with_o what_o authority_n the_o lord_n jesus_n speak_v to_o his_o disciple_n matth._n 7.29_o at_o the_o end_n of_o his_o sermon_n as_o one_o have_v authority_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d obser_n 2._o what_o power_n christ_n have_v what_o a_o lawgiver_n the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v he_o give_v law_n to_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n his_o authority_n reach_v to_o the_o rule_n of_o their_o affection_n and_o passion_n hebr._n 4.12_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v quick_a and_o powerful_a etc._n etc._n obser_n 3._o there_o be_v then_o in_o all_o believer_n a_o possibility_n a_o power_n not_o to_o be_v angry_a sure_o the_o wiseman_n will_v not_o say_v remove_v anger_n from_o thy_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v not_o a_o power_n impart_v unto_o we_o of_o do_v what_o we_o be_v command_v to_o do_v much_o less_o will_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n here_o who_o be_v that_o one_o lawgiver_n say_v unto_o every_o one_o every_o one_o who_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n undeserved_o and_o unadvised_o shall_v be_v liable_a to_o the_o judgement_n etc._n etc._n he_o be_v so_o wise_a and_o know_v so_o well_o what_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v that_o unless_o he_o know_v we_o have_v power_n to_o forbear_v wrath_n and_o reproachful_a speech_n he_o will_v not_o threaten_v we_o with_o the_o judgement_n the_o council_n yea_o with_o hell_n fire_n he_o have_v power_n to_o save_v and_o destroy_v james_n 4.12_o obser_n 4._o not_o only_o that_o this_o be_v testify_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n but_o the_o same_o have_v be_v and_o be_v now_o testify_v by_o his_o spirit_n who_o voice_n be_v that_o which_o whisper_v to_o the_o wrathful_a soul_n 1._o cease_v from_o anger_n and_o forsake_v wrath_n 2._o psal_n 37.8_o it_o be_v speak_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v dictate_v unto_o david_n as_o the_o title_n have_v it_o and_o the_o same_o be_v speak_v to_o thou_o and_o i_o and_o every_o one_o in_o his_o wrath_n if_o he_o have_v a_o ear_n to_o hear_v it_o it_o be_v he_o that_o say_v to_o cain_n why_o be_v thou_o wrath_n and_o why_o be_v thy_o countenance_n fall_v gen._n 4.6_o it_o be_v he_o that_o speak_v to_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v pettish_a and_o froward_a reprehension_n if_o christ_n say_v this_o to_o his_o disciple_n if_o the_o lawgiver_n command_v this_o to_o those_o who_o profess_v subjection_n unto_o he_o where_o be_v our_o obedience_n the_o disciple_n of_o pythagoras_n have_v no_o great_a testimony_n than_o their_o master_n if_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v enough_o if_o the_o disciple_n say_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o say_v so_o it_o be_v believe_v all_o be_v hush_v they_o then_o obey_v what_o he_o say_v exhort_v if_o the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o truth_n testify_v this_o be_v we_o exhort_v to_o believe_v it_o it_o be_v a_o divine_a testimony_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v believe_v above_o all_o other_o argument_n hebr._n 12.25_o from_o heaven_n our_o lord_n have_v ask_v the_o pharisee_n touch_v the_o baptism_n of_o john_n whether_o from_o heaven_n or_o of_o man_n they_o answer_v if_o we_o say_v from_o man_n etc._n etc._n if_o we_o say_v from_o heaven_n he_o will_v say_v why_o then_o do_v you_o not_o believe_v he_o but_o our_o lord_n speak_v to_o we_o from_o heaven_n hebr._n 12._o a_o great_a witness_n than_o that_o of_o john_n the_o baptist_n if_o he_o speak_v to_o we_o from_o heaven_n why_o do_v we_o not_o believe_v he_o sign_n if_o we_o believe_v he_o we_o will_v obey_v he_o we_o will_v not_o be_v angry_a with_o our_o brother_n the_o historian_n report_v of_o augustus_n that_o while_o he_o be_v yet_o a_o child_n he_o command_v the_o frog_n to_o leave_v their_o croak_n and_o they_o present_o obey_v he_o and_o shall_v not_o the_o true_a augustus_n have_v so_o much_o authority_n with_o we_o in_o reverence_n to_o who_o caesar_n will_v not_o be_v call_v lord_n because_o now_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v bear_v shall_v he_o not_o have_v that_o power_n with_o we_o to_o silence_v our_o rage_n and_o fury_n and_o the_o croak_n of_o those_o frog_n who_o say_v it_o be_v impossible_a rev._n 16._o shall_v not_o he_o who_o say_v to_o the_o sea_n be_v still_o and_o there_o follow_v a_o great_a calm_a shall_v not_o he_o have_v so_o much_o power_n with_o thou_o as_o to_o quiet_v thy_o fury_n and_o passion_n so_o that_o there_o may_v follow_v a_o great_a calmness_n of_o spirit_n sure_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v good_a what_o he_o say_v psalm_n 76.20_o the_o fierceness_n of_o man_n shall_v turn_v to_o his_o praise_n and_o the_o remainder_n of_o wrath_n shall_v he_o restrain_v axiom_n 8._o it_o be_v say_v to_o they_o of_o old_a time_n etc._n etc._n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o whosoever_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n etc._n etc._n this_o point_n arise_v from_o the_o diversity_n between_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o law_n to_o the_o ancient_n and_o the_o teach_n of_o it_o to_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n the_o law_n be_v teach_v to_o the_o ancient_n outward_o and_o a_o outward_a punishment_n annex_v thereunto_o the_o law_n be_v teach_v to_o christ_n disciple_n inward_o and_o establish_v and_o ratify_v not_o only_o by_o outward_a and_o temporal_a but_o also_o by_o inward_a punishment_n the_o reason_n therefore_o of_o this_o diversity_n will_v appear_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o different_a teacher_n and_o disciple_n of_o the_o law_n for_o so_o the_o father_n have_v his_o disciple_n esay_n 8._o seal_v the_o law_n among_o my_o disciple_n and_o the_o son_n his_o also_o who_o have_v hear_v and_o learn_v of_o the_o father_n john_n 6._o the_o father_n impart_v his_o mind_n and_o will_n unto_o man_n by_o a_o gradual_a communication_n and_o revelation_n thus_o he_o speak_v unto_o the_o father_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v a_o necessity_n for_o this_o i._n e._n in_o regard_n of_o god_n himself_o he_o be_v infinite_a etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o hebr._n 1.1_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o those_o of_o old_a time_n disciple_n of_o the_o father_n ibid._n 2._o reason_n also_o there_o be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o other_o teacher_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o his_o disciple_n the_o father_n send_v the_o son_n to_o finish_v the_o work_n which_o he_o give_v he_o to_o do_v john_n 17.4_o he_o impart_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o light_n and_o life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o man_n he_o come_v that_o they_o may_v have_v life_n and_o have_v it_o in_o more_o abundance_n john_n for_o since_o the_o father_n be_v please_v to_o reveal_v his_o mind_n and_o will_n his_o light_n life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o man_n more_o full_o and_o perfect_o how_o can_v he_o impart_v it_o more_o convenient_o than_o by_o his_o son_n who_o be_v the_o very_a light_n life_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n now_o as_o the_o father_n be_v please_v to_o communicate_v his_o mind_n and_o will_v more_o full_o and_o clear_o so_o he_o prepare_v disciple_n such_o as_o shall_v be_v capable_a of_o far_a illumination_n and_o revelation_n for_o whereas_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o father_n disciple_n be_v but_o a_o spiritual_a childhood_n which_o differ_v little_a from_o servantship_n gal._n 4.1_o for_o the_o heir_n while_o he_o be_v a_o child_n differ_v nothing_o from_o a_o servant_n though_o he_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o the_o father_n be_v please_v to_o advance_v the_o servile_a condition_n of_o his_o child_n and_o disciple_n to_o sonship_n and_o freedom_n gal._n 4.1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 8.14_o 15._o and_o therefore_o whereas_o the_o teacher_n under_o the_o law_n have_v say_v unto_o the_o father_n disciple_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v christ_n the_o son_n say_v to_o his_o disciple_n whosoever_o be_v angry_a etc._n etc._n objection_n if_o hell_n fire_n be_v the_o great_a punishment_n of_o the_o damn_a and_o he_o who_o shall_v say_v to_o his_o brother_n thou_o fool_n be_v liable_a to_o hell_n fire_n what_o punishment_n then_o shall_v he_o be_v liable_a unto_o who_o kill_v his_o brother_n which_o no_o doubt_n be_v a_o great_a sin_n than_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o he_o than_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o racha_n than_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o thou_o fool_n it_o be_v a_o doubt_n that_o trouble_a one_o of_o the_o ancient_a father_n of_o great_a reputation_n who_o start_v the_o objection_n and_o the_o only_a satisfaction_n he_o give_v to_o it_o be_v this_o doubt_n say_v he_o force_v we_o to_o understand_v esse_fw-la differentias_fw-la gehennarum_fw-la that_o there_o be_v difference_n of_o hell_n and_o so_o he_o leave_v the_o objection_n but_o we_o read_v of_o no_o more_o hell_n than_o one_o though_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o there_o be_v
before_o it_o be_v meddle_v with_o hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v our_o lord_n first_o direction_n take_v from_o divine_a matter_n show_v the_o great_a interruption_n and_o suspension_n of_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n which_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o want_n of_o reconciliation_n unto_o our_o brother_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o inconvenience_n take_v from_o civil_a and_o humane_a affair_n such_o as_o befall_v man_n usual_o who_o be_v deep_o indebt_v and_o take_v no_o care_n to_o satisfy_v their_o creditor_n for_o the_o last_o word_n give_v light_a unto_o the_o whole_a paragraph_n that_o this_o controversy_n be_v about_o a_o debt_n unpaid_a the_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a business_n be_v a_o suit_n at_o law_n with_o the_o ill_a use_n of_o it_o wherein_o we_o have_v the_o lord_n direction_n our_o lord_n direction_n agree_v with_o thy_o adversary_n and_o the_o peril_n of_o not_o follow_v that_o direction_n our_o lord_n direction_n be_v 1._o to_o agree_v 2._o seasonable_o and_o that_o according_a to_o the_o present_a opportunity_n 1._o quick_o 2._o while_n thou_o be_v in_o the_o way_n with_o he_o 2._o the_o peril_n and_o danger_n of_o not_o follow_v that_o direction_n and_o that_o be_v either_o mediate_a and_o less_o or_o 2._o ultimate_a and_o great_a of_o all_o 1._o the_o mediate_a and_o less_o peril_n be_v in_o three_o degree_n lest_o 1._o the_o adversary_n deliver_v thou_o to_o the_o judge_n 2._o the_o judge_n deliver_v thou_o to_o the_o officer_n 3._o by_o adversary_n judge_n and_o officer_n thou_o be_v cast_v into_o prison_n 2._o the_o great_a and_o utmost_a peril_n be_v perpetual_a imprisonment_n confirm_v by_o the_o truth_n itself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o 1._o thou_o ought_v to_o agree_v with_o thy_o adversary_n 2._o thou_o ought_v quick_o to_o agree_v with_o he_o while_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o way_n with_o he_o 3._o there_o be_v danger_n lest_o the_o adversary_n deliver_v thou_o to_o the_o judge_n 4._o lest_o the_o judge_n deliver_v thou_o to_o the_o officer_n 5._o lest_o thou_o be_v cast_v into_o prison_n 6_o thou_o shall_v not_o come_v out_o till_o thou_o have_v pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n 7._o the_o lord_n jesus_n affirm_v and_o confirm_v this_o unto_o thou_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o etc._n etc._n 1._o thou_o ought_v to_o agree_v with_o thy_o adversary_n and_o 1._o what_o be_v our_o adversary_n 2._o what_o be_v it_o to_o agree_v with_o he_o the_o whole_a business_n be_v a_o suit_n at_o law_n and_o the_o ill_a use_n of_o it_o his_o adversary_n be_v here_o the_o creditor_n such_o as_o the_o law_n define_v to_o be_v he_o qui_fw-la adversùs_fw-la nos_fw-la stat_fw-la vel_fw-la litigat_fw-la in_o judicio_fw-la he_o who_o stand_v against_o we_o or_o contend_v with_o we_o in_o judgement_n who_o be_v otherwise_o call_v pars_fw-la adversa_fw-la the_o adverse_a party_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esay_n 41.11_o the_o same_o who_o be_v before_o call_v thy_o brother_n so_o the_o adversary_n be_v call_v in_o the_o syriack_n this_o be_v the_o adversary_n so_o call_v express_v a_o neighbour_n or_o brother_n prov._n 18.17_o he_o that_o be_v first_o in_o his_o own_o cause_n seem_v just_a but_o his_o neighbour_n come_v the_o lxx_o turn_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o adversary_n and_o this_o must_v be_v the_o adversary_n here_o mean_v for_o what_o job_n have_v 31.35_o the_o septuagint_n render_v the_o same_o word_n which_o our_o lord_n use_v v._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o adversary_n be_v the_o creditor_n to_o who_o thou_o be_v a_o debtor_n 2._o thou_o ought_v to_o agree_v with_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i._n e._n v._o l._n esto_fw-la consentiens_fw-la or_o as_o ar._n montanus_n bene_fw-la sentiens_fw-la use_v what_o diligence_n thou_o can_v to_o make_v he_o consent_v to_o thou_o hithpael_n it_o amount_v to_o the_o same_o with_o what_o our_o lord_n teach_v before_o go_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o thy_o brother_n prov._n 6.1_o 5._o prov._n 25.8_o 9_o go_v not_o forth_o to_o strive_v debate_v thy_o cause_n with_o thy_o neighbour_n since_o the_o adversary_n here_o be_v the_o creditor_n unpaid_a to_o agree_v with_o our_o adversary_n be_v to_o compound_v with_o he_o for_o the_o debt_n we_o owe_v he_o and_o since_o this_o sentence_n differ_v from_o the_o other_o only_o evolutione_n terminorum_fw-la as_o they_o be_v wont_v to_o speak_v in_o the_o school_n the_o reason_n will_v be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o former_a which_o i_o shall_v not_o repeat_v but_o since_o the_o business_n before_o we_o be_v a_o suit_n at_o law_n it_o may_v here_o be_v inquire_v whether_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n may_v go_v to_o law_n yea_o or_o not_o see_v note_n on_o rom._n 12.18_o see_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o faithful_a prophet_n and_o minister_n of_o god_n while_o they_o speak_v general_n and_o declare_v the_o truth_n o_o it_o be_v a_o good_a man_n when_o he_o come_v close_o to_o we_o and_o reprove_v we_o for_o our_o personal_a sin_n and_o say_v thou_o be_v the_o man_n then_o we_o grow_v offend_v the_o lawyer_n be_v content_a to_o hear_v but_o when_o it_o come_v near_o they_o thou_o reprove_v we_o also_o say_v they_o and_o so_o he_o do_v woe_n to_o you_o also_o you_o lawyer_n veritas_fw-la lucens_fw-la amatur_fw-la redarguens_fw-la odio_fw-la habetur_fw-la vid._n not._n in_o heb._n 1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mysticé_fw-la even_o natural_a reason_n and_o self_n love_n may_v persuade_v man_n to_o put_v matter_n in_o difference_n between_o they_o to_o arbitrement_n and_o to_o compromise_v all_o thing_n before_o they_o come_v to_o public_a judgement_n and_o therefore_o all_o the_o ancient_n agree_v that_o these_o word_n must_v be_v understand_v mystical_o who_o then_o be_v this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mysticus_fw-la our_o adversary_n i_o wave_v here_o the_o various_a judgement_n of_o man_n and_o shall_v name_v those_o adversary_n which_o the_o scripture_n warrant_v i_o so_o touch_v they_o there_o be_v adversary_n of_o two_o sort_n 1._o corporal_n of_o which_o i_o have_v speak_v thy_o offend_a brother_n 2._o spiritual_a 1._o good_a god_n the_o father_n and_o his_o law_n and_o prophet_n 2._o evil_n the_o devil_n himself_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n and_o his_o law_n even_o wickedness_n psal_n that_o god_n the_o father_n and_o his_o law_n be_v adversary_n so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v any_o thing_n against_o we_o it_o be_v evident_a job_n 30.21_o he_o complain_v to_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o be_v become_v cruel_a to_o he_o and_o oppose_v himself_o against_o he_o thus_o the_o law_n be_v our_o adversary_n ephes_n 2.14_o col._n 2.15_o the_o evil_a adversary_n the_o devil_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 5._o that_o good_a adversary_n the_o lord_n command_v we_o here_o to_o agree_v withal_o be_v god_n the_o father_n and_o his_o law_n and_o prophet_n while_o they_o have_v somewhat_o against_o we_o agree_v with_o thy_o adversary_n i._n e._n satisfy_v thy_o creditor_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d consent_n to_o his_o just_a demand_n thou_o be_v indebt_v to_o thy_o god_n pay_v thy_o debt_n reason_n it_o be_v the_o main_a scope_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n to_o bring_v man_n to_o the_o same_o mind_n and_o will_n with_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d include_v both_o reason_n 2._o it_o follow_v in_o the_o text_n from_o the_o ill_a consequence_n of_o disagreement_n with_o his_o adversary_n and_o we_o may_v add_v other_o reason_n hereunto_o see_v note_n on_o matth._n 22.21_o obser_n 1._o we_o be_v debtor_n unto_o god_n so_o what_o matthew_n 6.12_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o debt_n st._n luke_n 11._o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o sin_n for_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o come_v short_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o his_o image_n which_o be_v his_o glory_n as_o when_o our_o lord_n say_v render_v unto_o caesar_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v caesar_n and_o unto_o god_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v god_n so_o that_o we_o be_v debtor_n of_o this_o image_n and_o indeed_o whatsoever_o else_o we_o have_v or_o be_v see_v note_n on_o matth._n 22.21_o obser_n 2._o how_o poor_a we_o be_v how_o unable_a of_o ourselves_o to_o satisfy_v our_o creditor_n we_o have_v not_o one_o good_a thought_n towards_o it_o see_v note_n as_o before_o obser_n 3._o while_o we_o detain_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n we_o render_v ourselves_o enemy_n and_o adversary_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n col._n 1.21_o yea_o since_o the_o lord_n send_v unto_o we_o his_o messenger_n to_o demand_v the_o debt_n and_o we_o abuse_v they_o and_o pay_v not_o our_o debt_n we_o become_v yet_o far_a enemy_n and_o more_o oppose_v the_o lord_n and_o become_v such_o as_o those_o husbandman_n be_v matth._n 21.33_o 39_o with_o matth._n 23.37_o
a_o man_n apprehend_v himself_o confine_v to_o one_o city_n yea_o to_o one_o country_n 2._o what_o present_a all_o horrible_a noisome_a accident_n as_o nastine_n most_o offensive_a from_o man_n to_o man_n most_o infamous_a most_o chargeable_a to_o the_o purse_n as_o for_o company_n the_o worst_a of_o man_n and_o such_o only_a as_o be_v fit_a for_o such_o a_o place_n by_o all_o which_o we_o may_v make_v some_o conjecture_n of_o the_o infernal_a prison_n or_o the_o hell_n of_o the_o damn_a poena_fw-la damni_fw-la &_o sensus_fw-la want_v of_o all_o accommodation_n the_o rich_a man_n have_v not_o one_o drop_n of_o water_n to_o see_v abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o themselves_o shut_v out_o to_o let_v we_o know_v that_o this_o prison_n be_v not_o only_o literal_o to_o be_v understand_v outward_a prison_n be_v not_o punishment_n say_v the_o lawyer_n but_o in_o order_n to_o they_o nor_o do_v either_o civil_a or_o municipal_a law_n allow_v any_o punishment_n to_o be_v inflict_v on_o the_o debtor_n beside_o imprisonment_n but_o the_o spiritual_a prison_n which_o be_v hell_n itself_o have_v all_o torment_n the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o to_o the_o tormenter_n till_o he_o shall_v pay_v his_o debt_n matth._n 18.38_o but_o some_o by_o this_o prison_n understand_v purgatory_n and_o prove_v it_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o ancient_a father_n sure_o not_o st._n austin_n nor_o st._n hierom_n nor_o st._n cyprian_n though_o allege_v for_o that_o purpose_n by_o some_o the_o former_a father_n express_o understand_v this_o place_n of_o hell_n itself_o but_o why_o must_v it_o be_v understand_v of_o purgatory_n because_o it_o be_v say_v thou_o shall_v not_o depart_v hence_o until_o thou_o have_v pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n the_o utmost_a farthing_n therefore_o must_v be_v pay_v and_o then_o thou_o shall_v depart_v thence_o but_o the_o nature_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v till_o or_o until_o do_v not_o imply_v this_o for_o howsoever_o supponit_fw-la antecedens_fw-la tamen_fw-la non_fw-la semper_fw-la infert_fw-la consequens_fw-la the_o ancient_n give_v some_o instance_n of_o this_o as_o psal_n 110._o until_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n until_o do_v not_o imply_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o sit_v on_o god_n right_a hand_n afterward_o and_o where_o it_o be_v say_v of_o michol_n that_o she_o have_v no_o child_n until_o the_o day_n of_o her_o death_n sure_o she_o have_v none_o afterward_o but_o whereas_o purgatory_n be_v suppose_v to_o be_v find_v out_o for_o the_o purge_n of_o less_o or_o venial_a sin_n whereas_o he_o who_o will_v not_o be_v reconcile_v to_o his_o adversary_n whether_o a_o person_n or_o the_o law_n he_o die_v without_o charity_n and_o therefore_o according_a to_o their_o doctrine_n of_o purgatory_n such_o a_o one_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o purgatory_n but_o in_o hell_n itself_o because_o want_v of_o charity_n be_v not_o according_a to_o they_o a_o venial_a but_o a_o mortal_a sin_n doubt_n this_o seem_v to_o be_v unreasonable_a to_o compel_v man_n to_o pay_v debt_n which_o they_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o pay_v yea_o to_o be_v torment_v till_o they_o pay_v the_o turk_n seem_v more_o reasonable_a than_o thus_o who_o they_o say_v put_v none_o in_o prison_n for_o debt_n when_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o pay_v this_o therefore_o shall_v seem_v to_o be_v as_o unreasonable_a as_o a_o violent_a detention_n i_o answer_v it_o be_v indeed_o unreasonable_a and_o it_o be_v but_o reasonable_a that_o it_o shall_v be_v unreasonable_a thou_o do_v voluntary_o depart_v from_o the_o reasonable_a service_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v just_a to_o leave_v thou_o to_o the_o unreasonable_a service_n of_o the_o devil_n thou_o be_v before_o in_o utopia_n in_o a_o kingdom_n of_o reason_n and_o justice_n now_o the_o just_a judge_n have_v deliver_v thou_o to_o the_o officer_n who_o have_v cast_v thou_o into_o his_o atopia_n his_o kingdom_n of_o unreasonableness_n 2_o thes_n 3.2_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o livede_v unreasonable_o among_o man_n now_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o devil_n power_n he_o will_v match_v thou_o doubt_n how_o then_o do_v we_o read_v that_o the_o lord_n deliver_v even_o out_o of_o the_o pit_n wherein_o there_o be_v no_o water_n zach._n 9.11_o the_o messenian_n have_v a_o horrible_a prison_n which_o by_o a_o euphemia_n they_o call_v thesaurus_fw-la where_o philomena_n be_v god_n have_v such_o a_o prison-ward_n where_o he_o have_v those_o who_o he_o reserve_v as_o his_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n he_o have_v also_o those_o who_o he_o reserve_v for_o vessel_n of_o glory_n consider_v who_o he_o be_v to_o who_o our_o lord_n say_v thou_o shall_v not_o depart_v hence_o it_o be_v he_o who_o by_o no_o mean_n maugre_o all_o correction_n and_o chastisement_n admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o those_o timely_a give_v while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o way_n with_o the_o adversary_n yet_o he_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n come_v to_o agreement_n these_o have_v harden_v themselves_o against_o all_o they_o be_v desperate_a debtor_n but_o there_o be_v prisoner_n of_o hope_n zach._n 9.11_o 12._o obser_n 1._o note_v here_o what_o great_a need_n there_o be_v of_o a_o strong_a and_o mighty_a redeemer_n it_o be_v a_o say_n in_o our_o law_n nullum_fw-la tempus_fw-la occurrit_fw-la regi_fw-la no_o time_n lapse_v hinder_v the_o king_n of_o his_o right_n and_o it_o be_v as_o true_a nullus_fw-la locus_fw-la nullus_fw-la status_fw-la no_o place_n no_o state_n hinder_v the_o great_a king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n from_o his_o right_n and_o he_o have_v a_o right_a even_o to_o the_o lose_a man_n 2_o pet._n 2._o deny_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v they_o thy_o brother_n for_o who_o christ_n die_v he_o die_v for_o he_o that_o be_v perish_v 1_o cor._n 6._o it_o be_v reckon_v among_o the_o end_n of_o his_o come_n luke_n 4.18_o what_o a_o multitude_n of_o captive_n there_o be_v some_o in_o the_o prison_n of_o the_o law_n some_o in_o christ_n own_o prison_n some_o in_o the_o prison_n of_o satan_n who_o want_v a_o mighty_a redeemer_n and_o the_o mighty_a redeemer_n be_v not_o want_v unto_o they_o who_o be_v not_o want_v to_o themselves_o the_o woman_n of_o sychar_n a_o city_n of_o samaria_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v wont_v to_o say_v that_o after_o a_o long_a drought_n a_o good_a shower_n of_o rain_n deliver_v a_o multitude_n of_o prisoner_n they_o understand_v the_o corn_n imprison_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o when_o we_o be_v conform_v unto_o the_o death_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o grain_n of_o wheat_n fall_v into_o the_o ground_n and_o dead_a john_n 12._o he_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n in_o we_o no_o power_n prevail_v against_o he_o when_o the_o angel_n come_v to_o fetch_v peter_n out_o of_o prison_n when_o we_o be_v utter_o at_o a_o loss_n we_o cry_v who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o obser_n 2._o see_v here_o thy_o doom_n who_o ever_o thou_o be_v who_o walk_v loose_o licentious_o and_o lewd_o in_o the_o broad_a way_n the_o great_a judge_n have_v his_o prison_n he_o straiten_n thou_o it_o be_v true_a person_n of_o quality_n say_v the_o lawyer_n they_o be_v in_o liberâ_fw-la custodiâ_fw-la they_o be_v in_o free_a prison_n but_o the_o judge_n be_v without_o respect_n of_o person_n the_o rich_a man_n be_v in_o hell_n torment_n obser_n 3._o see_v and_o wonder_n how_o the_o noble_a offspring_n of_o god_n create_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o wisdom_n righteousness_n holiness_n and_o truth_n shall_v so_o far_o degenerate_a that_o for_o want_v of_o wisdom_n righteousness_n holiness_n and_o truth_n though_o counsel_v by_o divine_a wisdom_n to_o agree_v with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n though_o correct_v and_o instruct_v by_o that_o law_n yet_o shall_v prove_v so_o infatuate_a that_o for_o want_v of_o wisdom_n he_o shall_v be_v cast_v like_o some_o unhandsome_a or_o loathsome_a thing_n out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o thrust_v into_o a_o hole_n and_o there_o pine_v away_o anâ—_n perish_v obser_n 4._o the_o prison_n of_o the_o damn_a be_v a_o unalterable_a and_o unchangeable_a condidition_n they_o be_v confirmati_fw-la in_o malo_fw-la abraham_n tell_v the_o rich_a man_n in_o hell_n that_o there_o be_v a_o gulf_n pight_v obs_n 5._o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o well_o in_o suffer_v â—s_n in_o reign_v yea_o first_o in_o suffer_v etc._n etc._n rom._n 8.29_o our_o lord_n say_v so_o to_o jerusalem_n esay_n 51.17_o with_o v._o 22._o awake_v awake_a o_o jerusalem_n which_o have_v drink_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o cup_n of_o his_o wrath_n thou_o have_v drunken_a the_o dregs_o of_o the_o cup_n of_o tremble_a and_o wring_v they_o out_o yet_o thus_o say_v thy_o lord_n god_n even_o god_n that_o plead_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o
of_o sinner_n with_o hope_n of_o impunity_n and_o indemnity_n it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o at_o the_o last_o that_o when_o they_o die_v then_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o all_o their_o sin_n that_o christ_n be_v their_o surety_n and_o have_v pay_v all_o their_o debt_n for_o they_o that_o god_n will_v give_v they_o grace_v if_o they_o be_v elect_a one_o i._n e._n such_o a_o irresistible_a power_n so_o they_o understand_v grace_n that_o they_o shall_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n time_n enough_o and_o that_o it_o be_v enough_o to_o be_v sanctify_v only_o in_o part_n that_o we_o must_v be_v sinner_n while_o we_o live_v here_o that_o we_o must_v frequent_v the_o ordinance_n with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a delusion_n man_n be_v easy_o persuade_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o become_v proud_a in_o their_o knowledge_n and_o give_v no_o heed_n to_o the_o adversary_n who_o mean_a time_n check_v they_o and_o reprove_v they_o so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o hard_a thing_n to_o persuade_v those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o great_a pride_n of_o their_o knowledge_n false_o so_o call_v and_o their_o own_o make_a holiness_n to_o come_v down_o from_o their_o high_a mind_n whereby_o they_o despise_v all_o other_o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o their_o god_n yea_o the_o lord_n suppose_v that_o such_o as_o these_o think_v lowly_a and_o poor_o of_o god_n and_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n so_o that_o he_o require_v that_o they_o humble_v themselves_o to_o walk_v with_o their_o god_n mich._n 6.8_o our_o lord_n wise_o forsaw_v that_o there_o will_v be_v such_o a_o generation_n of_o man_n pretend_v to_o christianity_n and_o to_o be_v disciple_n of_o christ_n who_o will_v undervalue_v the_o eternal_a law_n of_o god_n and_o not_o at_o all_o regard_n the_o adversary_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o they_o who_o be_v christian_n 3._o so_o that_o there_o be_v great_a need_n of_o a_o most_o faithful_a witness_n to_o persuade_v man_n out_o of_o these_o misconceiving_n and_o to_o believe_v the_o truth_n now_o christ_n himself_o be_v the_o amen_o the_o faithful_a witness_n who_o have_v in_o he_o eminent_o all_o the_o due_a requisite_n to_o the_o best_a witness_n see_v note_n on_o verse_n 17_o 18._o beside_o he_o it_o be_v who_o have_v pay_v the_o ransom_n and_o make_v the_o atonement_n with_o the_o grand_a creditor_n god_n the_o father_n for_o all_o those_o who_o be_v willing_a to_o forsake_v satan_n prison_n and_o he_o put_v they_o in_o a_o way_n to_o pay_v their_o debt_n obser_n 7._o note_v here_o belove_v how_o gracious_o how_o seasonable_o how_o lovingly_z and_o friendly_a the_o lord_n jesus_n warn_v we_o of_o our_o uttermost_a peril_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n in_o sundry_a time_n and_o in_o many_o manner_n have_v speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o prophet_n by_o many_o work_n of_o his_o providence_n as_o by_o dream_n and_o by_o sickness_n and_o pain_n of_o these_o two_o elihu_n tell_v we_o job_n 33._o wherefore_o be_v this_o that_o he_o may_v withdraw_v man_n from_o his_o purpose_n and_o hide_v pride_n from_o he_o he_o keep_v his_o soul_n from_o the_o pit_n and_o his_o life_n from_o perish_v by_o the_o sword_n he_o be_v chastened_a with_o pain_n upon_o his_o bed_n etc._n etc._n his_o soul_n draw_v near_o to_o the_o pit_n and_o his_o life_n to_o the_o destroyer_n if_o there_o be_v a_o messenger_n with_o he_o one_o of_o a_o thousand_o etc._n etc._n thus_o belove_v the_o lord_n speak_v many_o way_n unto_o we_o and_o by_o his_o prophet_n and_o by_o his_o son_n who_o say_v in_o the_o text_n amen_o dico_fw-la tibi_fw-la very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o etc._n etc._n he_o speak_v for_o this_o end_n to_o prevent_v our_o utmost_a destruction_n the_o lord_n speak_v once_o yea_o twice_o v._o 14._o and_o v._o 29._o these_o thing_n work_v god_n oftentimes_o twice_o yea_o thrice_o with_o man_n to_o bring_v back_o etc._n etc._n we_o be_v yet_o in_o health_n and_o strength_n o_o let_v this_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n vexatio_fw-la that_o intellectum_fw-la a_o fit_a of_o sickness_n may_v through_o mercy_n change_v our_o mind_n psal_n 141.6_o then_o they_o shall_v hear_v my_o word_n obser_n 8._o those_o who_o walk_v on_o impenitent_o in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n and_o will_v not_o agree_v with_o their_o adversary_n they_o be_v inexcusable_a though_o they_o perish_v everlasting_o the_o lord_n have_v testify_v so_o much_o unto_o thou_o who_o ever_o thou_o be_v i_o say_v unto_o thou_o obstinate_a and_o impenitent_a man_n thou_o shall_v not_o come_v out_o thence_o until_o thou_o have_v pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n luke_n 16.27_o when_o the_o rich_a man_n in_o hell_n have_v so_o much_o self-love_n to_o to_o his_o brethren_n as_o to_o desire_v that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o torment_n he_o desire_v that_o abraham_n will_v send_v lazarus_n to_o testify_v against_o they_o lest_o they_o may_v come_v thither_o father_n abraham_n answer_v he_o that_o they_o have_v moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n and_o that_o if_o they_o will_v not_o hear_v they_o neither_o will_v they_o be_v persuade_v though_o one_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a now_o consider_v belove_v in_o what_o condition_n obstinate_a and_o wilful_a man_n be_v who_o will_v not_o comply_v with_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n which_o father_n abraham_n tell_v the_o rich_a man_n in_o hell_n may_v be_v a_o mean_n so_o to_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o torment_n yea_o over_o and_o above_o these_o that_o great_a prophet_n who_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o like_a unto_o moses_n he_o have_v come_v and_o testify_v unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o torment_n yet_o they_o go_v on_o obstinate_o and_o rebellious_o to_o their_o own_o destruction_n what_o enemy_n be_v these_o to_o their_o own_o soul_n how_o wilful_o do_v they_o resist_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o own_o happiness_n see_v note_n on_o psal_n 94._o obser_n 9_o take_v notice_n how_o necessary_a then_o be_v the_o strong_a redeemer_n exhor_n let_v we_o be_v persuade_v to_o pay_v our_o debt_n agree_v with_o our_o adversary_n while_o we_o be_v yet_o free_a man_n while_o we_o be_v yet_o in_o the_o way_n consider_v how_o gracious_o god_n the_o father_n deal_v with_o we_o how_o he_o woo_v we_o to_o agreement_n with_o himself_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_n the_o world_n to_o himself_o we_o beseech_v you_o be_v you_o reconcile_v how_o merciful_o he_o warn_v we_o of_o the_o iniquity_n prov._n 7.27_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o correct_v how_o gracious_o the_o lord_n jesus_n deal_v with_o we_o and_o testify_v what_o will_v be_v the_o event_n of_o our_o obstinacy_n very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o thou_o shall_v not_o come_v out_o etc._n etc._n i_o know_v well_o the_o folly_n of_o the_o present_a generation_n who_o rely_v upon_o a_o dead_a faith_n and_o put_v off_o all_o to_o their_o surety_n that_o he_o have_v pay_v their_o debt_n for_o they_o yet_o he_o it_o be_v who_o now_o testify_v against_o they_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o shall_v by_o no_o mean_n come_v out_o thence_o now_o choose_v whether_o thou_o will_v believe_v thy_o own_o vain_a imagination_n and_o groundless_a fancy_n or_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n who_o persuade_v thou_o dum_fw-la res_fw-la integra_fw-la to_o agree_v or_o to_o credit_v those_o who_o tell_v thou_o that_o the_o law_n be_v impossible_a that_o christ_n have_v pay_v the_o whole_a debt_n for_o thou_o that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o be_v deliver_v to_o the_o judge_n and_o to_o the_o officer_n of_o be_v cast_v into_o prison_n and_o be_v detain_v here_o till_o thou_o have_v pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n it_o be_v the_o truth_n that_o say_v thus_o to_o thou_o now_o choose_v whether_o thou_o will_v believe_v thy_o own_o lust_n or_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n or_o the_o devil_n himself_o or_o the_o son_n of_o god_n consider_v what_o a_o great_a indignity_n be_v it_o to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o say_v yea_o amen_o be_v a_o oath_n he_o swear_v it_o and_o that_o particular_o to_o thou_o whoever_o thou_o be_v who_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n do_v thou_o believe_v the_o lust_n of_o thy_o flesh_n these_o come_v to_o thou_o as_o a_o hook_n cover_v with_o a_o desirable_a bait_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o deceitful_a lust_n eph._n 4._o and_o can_v thou_o believe_v they_o who_o be_v always_o deceitful_a or_o can_v thou_o believe_v the_o lust_n of_o man_n which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 4._o such_o lust_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o will_v thou_o do_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o devil_n rather_o than_o the_o will_n of_o god_n this_o
question_n be_v propound_v inward_o to_o thou_o even_o in_o every_o deliberate_a action_n will_v thou_o believe_v christ_n or_o antichrist_n or_o belial_n the_o world_n lie_v in_o the_o evil_a one_o and_o while_o thou_o be_v a_o adversary_n to_o the_o law_n and_o the_o law_n to_o thou_o thou_o rather_o believe_v the_o devil_n himself_o who_o be_v a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n and_o can_v thou_o believe_v he_o rather_o than_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n for_o who_o it_o be_v impossile_a to_o lie_v heb._n 6._o consider_v it_o and_o think_v well_o of_o it_o while_o thou_o have_v time_n thou_o now_o follow_v thy_o lust_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o believe_v they_o rather_o than_o thou_o will_v believe_v moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n just_o so_o do_v that_o rich_a man_n luke_n 16._o he_o be_v clothe_v in_o purple_a fare_v delicious_o every_o day_n and_o the_o next_o news_n we_o hear_v of_o he_o he_o be_v in_o hell_n torment_n be_v it_o his_o case_n only_o or_o be_v it_o common_a to_o all_o who_o live_v after_o their_o own_o lust_n not_o according_a to_o the_o will_n or_o law_n of_o god_n job_n 21.13_o they_o spend_v their_o day_n in_o wealth_n or_o mirth_n as_o in_o the_o margin_n and_o in_o a_o moment_n they_o go_v down_o to_o the_o grave_n or_o hell_n the_o rule_n stand_v firm_a prov._n 29.1_o he_o that_o have_v be_v often_o reprove_v harden_v his_o neck_n shall_v sudden_o be_v destroy_v and_o that_o without_o remedy_n consider_v thou_o be_v yet_o a_o freeman_n thou_o be_v yet_o in_o thy_o own_o power_n thou_o have_v good_a and_o evil_n light_a and_o darkness_n the_o blessing_n the_o curse_n thou_o be_v yet_o master_n of_o thy_o own_o will_n thou_o have_v know_v many_o who_o live_v in_o great_a freedom_n and_o walk_v at_o liberty_n while_o they_o agree_v with_o their_o adversary_n thou_o have_v see_v manifold_a example_n of_o such_o fool_n and_o blind_a man_n as_o have_v go_v hood-winked_n into_o destruction_n like_o fool_n to_o the_o correction_n of_o the_o stock_n it_o lie_v yet_o in_o thy_o own_o power_n by_o agreement_n upon_o most_o reasonable_a term_n to_o enjoy_v freedom_n peace_n if_o thou_o wave_v these_o precious_a opportunity_n if_o thou_o agree_v not_o quick_o thou_o be_v a_o lose_a man_n no_o more_o a_o man_n no_o dominus_fw-la tuorum_fw-la actuum_fw-la thou_o be_v out_o of_o thy_o own_o power_n like_o a_o clod_n of_o earth_n like_o a_o piece_n of_o timber_n the_o adversary_n shall_v deliver_v thou_o to_o the_o judge_n the_o judge_n to_o the_o officer_n etc._n etc._n yea_o happy_a have_v it_o be_v if_o thou_o have_v be_v a_o piece_n of_o wood_n or_o a_o clod_n of_o earth_n happy_a have_v it_o be_v for_o thou_o thou_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v hence_o be_v torment_n poena_fw-la sensus_fw-la thou_o shall_v see_v abraham_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o thyself_o cast_v out_o obser_n 6._o there_o be_v great_a and_o less_o debt_n contract_v the_o unthankful_a and_o wicked_a servant_n ought_v to_o be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n there_o be_v small_a debt_n farthing_n yea_o token_n mite_n debt_n little_a sin_n peccata_fw-la non_fw-la sunt_fw-la paria_fw-la sin_n be_v not_o all_o equal_a not_o all_o of_o one_o size_n all_o debt_n must_v be_v pay_v even_o to_o a_o farthing_n even_o to_o a_o mite_n all_o sin_n must_v be_v expiate_v even_o the_o least_o not_o one_o jot_n or_o tittle_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v pass_v till_o all_o be_v fulfil_v the_o condition_n of_o obstinate_a man_n be_v perpetual_a imprisonment_n in_o the_o hell_n of_o the_o damn_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o thou_o shall_v by_o no_o mean_n escape_v this_o be_v a_o truth_n deliver_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n a_o truth_n confirm_v by_o oath_n cons_n if_o they_o who_o agree_v not_o etc._n etc._n shall_v not_o come_v forth_o etc._n etc._n sure_o they_o who_o agree_v shall_v come_v forth_o but_o if_o they_o have_v agree_v how_o come_v they_o there_o i_o show_v thou_o before_o that_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o conformity_n to_o jesus_n christ_n read_v psal_n 88.1_o what_o his_o condition_n be_v the_o ancient_n understand_v that_o psalm_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o passion_n you_o read_v not_o in_o the_o whole_a psalm_n one_o sentence_n of_o comfort_n in_o that_o condition_n and_o can_v thou_o find_v any_o have_v thou_o not_o know_v that_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n lie_v by_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n be_v it_o not_o yet_o happy_a then_o that_o thou_o can_v speak_v the_o first_o word_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o call_v god_n the_o god_n of_o thy_o salvation_n be_v it_o not_o happy_a for_o thou_o that_o thou_o have_v the_o lord_n jesus_n with_o thou_o psal_n 139.8_o if_o i_o make_v my_o bed_n in_o hell_n thou_o be_v there_o joseph_n be_v cast_v into_o prison_n but_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o he_o gen._n 39.20_o 21._o yea_o the_o true_a spiritual_a joseph_n be_v with_o thou_o free_a among_o the_o dead_a and_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o joseph_n in_o prison_n so_o it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v of_o jesus_n christ_n gen._n 39.22_o whatsoever_o they_o do_v in_o the_o prison_n he_o be_v the_o doer_n of_o it_o and_o 41.13_o i_o he_o restore_v to_o my_o office_n and_o he_o he_o hang_v the_o lord_n know_v who_o be_v his_o even_o every_o one_o that_o depart_v from_o the_o iniquity_n such_o a_o one_o be_v take_v and_o the_o other_o leave_v obser_n take_v notice_n hence_o how_o necessary_a the_o first_o dispensation_n be_v that_o of_o the_o father_n his_o law_n and_o prophet_n cons_n hence_o we_o may_v extract_v a_o promise_n of_o divine_a consolation_n unto_o those_o who_o timely_o agree_v with_o their_o adversary_n the_o law_n according_a to_o that_o way_n which_o the_o apostle_n use_v heb._n 4.3_o where_o he_o draw_v consolation_n to_o believer_n from_o the_o threaten_n to_o the_o unbeliever_n we_o who_o have_v believe_v enter_v into_o rest_n as_o he_o have_v say_v i_o have_v swear_v in_o my_o wrath_n that_o they_o the_o unbeliever_n shall_v not_o enter_v into_o my_o rest_n so_o on_o the_o contrary_a according_a to_o the_o apostle_n argument_n they_o who_o have_v agree_v with_o their_o adversary_n they_o shall_v depart_v thence_o and_o not_o pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n he_o have_v agree_v with_o his_o creditor_n mat._n 18.27_o and_o he_o be_v move_v with_o compassion_n have_v forgive_v he_o all_o his_o debt_n but_o when_o he_o have_v so_o do_v to_o we_o let_v we_o then_o take_v heed_n lest_o the_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n be_v not_o shut_v towards_o our_o brother_n if_o god_n have_v so_o love_v we_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v one_o another_o 1_o john_n 4.11_o a_o man_n will_v have_v expect_v he_o shall_v have_v say_v then_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o no_o he_o prefer_v the_o love_n to_o our_o brother_n before_o our_o love_n to_o he_o in_o the_o practice_n and_o exercise_v of_o it_o now_o take_v courage_n who_o ever_o thou_o be_v a_o prisoner_n of_o hope_n the_o pit_n can_v never_o shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o the_o live_a faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o faith_n what_o become_v of_o joseph_n you_o read_v gen._n 41.43_o 44._o what_o be_v this_o to_o i_o what_o pharaoh_n call_v joseph_n zaphnah_n paanoah_o salvator_n mundi_fw-la 6._o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v to_o be_v believe_v as_o well_o when_o he_o threaten_v as_o when_o he_o promise_v psal_n 142._o compare_v with_o 143._o he_o man_n the_o ezrachite_a eccles_n 4.14_o 15._o the_o wise_a man_n make_v this_o the_o common_a condition_n of_o all_o those_o who_o be_v as_o the_o little_a child_n unless_o we_o receive_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o a_o little_a child_n we_o shall_v by_o no_o mean_n enter_v thereinto_o mean_n 1._o indirect_a 2._o direct_v 1._o seek_v no_o byway_n of_o enlargement_n joseph_n be_v hold_v two_o year_n long_o in_o prison_n gen._n 41._o esay_n 50.10_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o god_n forgive_a we_o 2._o pay_v our_o debt_n to_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n see_v what_o they_o charge_v we_o withal_o it_o be_v abraham_n speech_n to_o the_o rich_a man_n to_o who_o he_o tell_v by_o what_o mean_v his_o brethren_n may_v escape_v the_o torment_n of_o hell_n 3._o cut_a off_o the_o head_n of_o sheba_n so_o joab_n army_n shall_v not_o devour_v and_o the_o like_a mean_n of_o reconciliation_n be_v discover_v by_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o philistine_n david_n say_v they_o will_v reconcile_v himself_o to_o his_o lord_n by_o the_o head_n of_o these_o man_n i._n e._n the_o philistine_n earthy_a spirit_n 2._o direct_v positive_a mean_n 1._o make_v friend_n of_o the_o unrighteous_a mammon_n do_v work_n of_o mercy_n do_v as_o the_o widow_n do_v by_o the_o direction_n
〈◊〉_d our_o translator_n render_v by_o the_o word_n false_a in_o the_o nine_o commandment_n deut._n 5.20_o with_o exod._n 20.16_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d false_a and_o hos_n 10.4_o swear_v false_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o that_o what_o we_o common_o understand_v by_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a a_o light_n rash_a and_o unadvised_a kind_n of_o swear_v it_o be_v much_o otherwise_o and_o the_o signification_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o render_v in_o vain_a be_v to_o be_v enlarge_v to_o falsehood_n and_o lie_v and_o so_o to_o false_a swear_n or_o forswear_v yea_o the_o greek_a interpreter_n very_o often_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v vain_a by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d false_a or_o lie_v there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o any_o vain_a vision_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ezec._n 12.24_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o lie_a vision_n the_o like_a we_o have_v chap._n 13.6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o hos_fw-la 12.9_o howbeit_o he_o who_o swear_v what_o be_v indeed_o false_a he_o be_v not_o present_o say_v to_o be_v a_o perjure_a person_n or_o to_o forswear_v himself_o unless_o he_o swear_v know_o what_o be_v false_a with_o a_o purpose_n to_o deceive_v as_o he_o be_v not_o say_v to_o lie_v who_o speak_v ignorant_o what_o be_v false_a and_o untrue_a unless_o he_o know_v the_o thing_n which_o he_o speak_v to_o be_v false_a and_o untrue_a yet_o speak_v what_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o thing_n and_o to_o his_o own_o mind_n for_o whereas_o truth_n be_v either_o in_o the_o thing_n themselves_o as_o in_o their_o foundation_n and_o ground_n or_o else_o in_o the_o understanding_n as_o in_o their_o subject_n or_o in_o the_o speech_n as_o in_o the_o sign_n and_o expression_n of_o it_o sure_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n in_o regard_n of_o converse_n with_o man_n be_v more_o proper_o in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n than_o in_o the_o thing_n themselves_o and_o speech_n of_o they_o so_o that_o if_o the_o 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and_o power_n to_o punish_v leu._n 19.12_o 2._o it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o profession_n of_o god_n people_n for_o whereas_o every_o nation_n walk_v in_o the_o name_n of_o its_o god_n mich._n 4.5_o and_o whatever_o the_o people_n of_o god_n do_v or_o say_v it_o ought_v to_o be_v say_v and_o do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n to_o forswear_v be_v contrary_a to_o the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n 3._o forswear_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o man_n be_v make_v namely_o in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o truth_n now_o forswear_v be_v direct_o opposite_a unto_o truth_n obser_n 1._o our_o lord_n suppose_v and_o the_o law_n here_o imply_v that_o a_o man_n may_v swear_v provide_v that_o he_o swear_v true_o but_o this_o will_v require_v a_o large_a discourse_n and_o that_o proper_a to_o our_o lord_n exposition_n of_o this_o commandment_n obser_n 2._o the_o lord_n require_v that_o we_o swear_v not_o vain_o nor_o false_o obser_n 3._o the_o lord_n require_v that_o his_o people_n be_v true_a man_n it_o be_v the_o title_n that_o the_o son_n of_o jacob_n give_v to_o themselves_o gen._n we_o be_v true_a man_n see_v note_n on_o esay_n 65.16_o obser_n 4._o take_v notice_n from_o hence_o what_o kind_n of_o swear_v be_v forbid_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n sure_o the_o vain_a and_o false_a swear_n leu._n 19.12_o jer._n 7.9_o of_o that_o swear_n the_o prophet_n hosea_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v to_o complain_v hos_fw-la 4.2_o by_o swear_v and_o lie_v they_o be_v couple_v together_o every_o one_o that_o swear_v shall_v be_v cut_v off_o zach._n 5.3_o what_o kind_n of_o swear_v be_v that_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n it_o shall_v enter_v into_o the_o house_n of_o he_o that_o swear_v false_o by_o my_o name_n v._o 4._o of_o this_o kind_n of_o swearer_n speak_v malach_n 3.5_o false_a swearer_n for_o sure_o the_o merciful_a god_n gracious_o connive_v for_o a_o season_n at_o the_o jew_n swear_v 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people_n to_o swear_v by_o baal_n than_o they_o shall_v be_v build_v up_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o people_n we_o live_v mix_v one_o among_o another_o and_o every_o one_o endeavour_n to_o assimilate_v another_o and_o render_v he_o like_v unto_o himself_o o_o that_o every_o one_o so_o far_o as_o he_o have_v attain_v will_v endeavour_v to_o render_v another_o like_a to_o god_n obser_n hence_o it_o appear_v that_o they_o who_o themselves_o be_v great_a enemy_n to_o swear_v curse_a blaspheme_a may_v yet_o themselves_o be_v perjure_a and_o forswear_a man_n who_o name_n do_v they_o bear_v do_v they_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n righteousness_n judgement_n in_o who_o name_n do_v they_o walk_v mich._n 4.5_o sure_o according_a to_o the_o name_n they_o bear_v and_o that_o name_n wherein_o they_o walk_v such_o they_o be_v unto_o god_n let_v they_o pretend_v otherwise_o what_o they_o will_v jer._n 5.2_o 2_o tim._n 3.1_o 2._o if_o a_o man_n walk_v in_o pride_n leviathan_n be_v his_o god_n if_o in_o covetousness_n mammon_n be_v his_o god_n he_o profess_v you_o will_v say_v the_o true_a god_n ad_fw-la populum_fw-la phaleras_fw-la in_o what_o god_n do_v he_o live_v in_o who_o name_n do_v he_o walk_v if_o he_o have_v any_o other_o than_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n for_o his_o god_n he_o swear_v false_o jer._n 5.2_o mysticé_fw-la sure_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a kind_n of_o perjury_n or_o close_a way_n of_o false_a swear_n and_o forswear_v what_o do_v we_o common_o understand_v by_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a but_o vain_a and_o false_a swear_n what_o else_o do_v they_o who_o pretend_v to_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o only_a true_a god_n yet_o real_o and_o true_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o false_a god_n and_o so_o swear_v vain_o and_o false_o zeph._n 1.5_o the_o prophet_n complain_v of_o those_o who_o worship_n and_o swear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o lord_n yet_o swear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o a_o outward_a profession_n mean_v time_n they_o be_v in_o malcham_n they_o lead_v their_o life_n according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n the_o spirit_n that_o now_o work_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n eph._n 2.2_o malcham_n signify_v their_o king_n their_o prince_n that_o rule_v in_o they_o some_o say_v it_o be_v saturn_n other_o the_o sun_n other_o a_o constellation_n as_o act_n 7.42_o god_n give_v they_o up_o to_o worship_v the_o host_n of_o heaven_n indeed_o however_o they_o be_v call_v by_o many_o name_n yet_o molech_n malcham_n milcham_n all_o be_v one_o and_o the_o
pretend_v to_o love_n god_n who_o they_o have_v not_o see_v before_o their_o brother_n who_o they_o have_v see_v soar_v up_o to_o union_n with_o god_n before_o they_o be_v separate_v from_o their_o sin_n they_o imagine_v castle_n in_o the_o air_n as_o if_o they_o have_v jacob_n vision_n and_o yet_o have_v no_o ladder_n that_o reach_v from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n love_v your_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o son_n of_o your_o father_n who_o be_v in_o heaven_n mean_n lay_v aside_o all_o disaffection_n etc._n etc._n we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v our_o enemy_n to_o lay_v aside_o all_o evil_a speak_n we_o be_v call_v to_o blessing_n and_o speak_v well_o of_o they_o and_o to_o do_v they_o all_o good_a and_o shun_v all_o evil_n do_v all_o evil_a wish_n and_o prayer_n against_o they_o all_o intercession_n against_o they_o such_o you_o read_v rom._n 9_o such_o come_v from_o a_o legal_a spirit_n where_o ever_o we_o find_v they_o do_v we_o believe_v this_o to_o be_v a_o truth_n that_o we_o ought_v thus_o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n its_o great_a faith_n that_o believe_v all_o this_o as_o our_o lord_n call_v the_o woman_n faith_n great_a faith_n mat._n 15._o it_o must_v needs_o be_v great_a faith_n that_o must_v remove_v these_o mountain_n our_o lord_n upon_o like_a occasion_n say_v to_o his_o disciple_n have_v faith_n in_o god_n the_o word_n indeed_o be_v not_o so_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i._n e._n the_o faith_n of_o god_n as_o omnia_fw-la quae_fw-la dei_fw-la sunt_fw-la magna_fw-la sunt_fw-la whatsoever_o be_v of_o god_n be_v great_a add_v to_o your_o faith_n or_o in_o the_o same_o faith_n add_v virtue_n or_o prowess_n or_o courage_n when_o we_o have_v so_o do_v than_o we_o shall_v know_v that_o it_o be_v as_o feasible_a and_o possible_a as_o other_o duty_n be_v pray_v for_o help_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n luke_n 11._o if_o you_o that_o be_v evil_a give_v good_a gift_n to_o your_o child_n how_o shall_v not_o your_o heavenly_a father_n give_v you_o that_o ask_v he_o his_o holy_a spirit_n etc._n etc._n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o matthew_n v._n 46_o 47_o 48._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o if_o you_o love_v they_o which_o love_v you_o what_o reward_n have_v you_o do_v not_o even_o the_o publican_n the_o same_o and_o if_o you_o salute_v your_o brethren_n only_o what_o do_v you_o more_o than_o other_o do_v not_o even_o the_o publican_n so_o be_v you_o therefore_o perfect_a even_o as_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n be_v perfect_a the_o other_o reason_n of_o the_o law_n be_v that_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v unlike_a unto_o other_o man_n and_o that_o 1._o in_o the_o extent_n of_o their_o love_n beyond_o the_o publican_n and_o that_o from_o the_o inutile_fw-la otherwise_o they_o have_v no_o reward_n 2._o in_o the_o expression_n and_o manifestation_n of_o their_o love_n in_o salutation_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o 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be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o to_o buy_v the_o custom_n which_o he_o who_o do_v under_o the_o roman_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d publicanus_fw-la qui_fw-la publicum_fw-la redemit_fw-la namely_o vectigal_a who_o buy_v the_o public_a toll_n or_o custom_n of_o thing_n vendible_a import_v these_o among_o the_o roman_n be_v gratiosissimi_fw-la apud_fw-la omnium_fw-la hominum_fw-la ordines_fw-la most_o acceptable_a among_o all_o order_n of_o man_n say_v tully_n viz._n because_o they_o bring_v in_o wealth_n out_o of_o the_o province_n but_o among_o the_o jew_n now_o be_v a_o conquer_a people_n and_o in_o subjection_n to_o the_o roman_n they_o be_v odiosissimi_fw-la apud_fw-la omnium_fw-la hominum_fw-la ordines_fw-la the_o most_o odious_a and_o hate_a people_n in_o the_o world_n and_o that_o for_o divers_a reason_n which_o we_o may_v refer_v 1._o to_o a_o civil_a account_n 2._o to_o a_o religious_a 1._o if_o we_o refer_v this_o hatred_n to_o a_o civil_a account_n 1._o the_o publican_n be_v collector_n and_o such_o as_o gather_v their_o money_n and_o that_o among_o the_o populacy_n be_v enough_o to_o make_v they_o hate_v alone_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d man_n love_v their_o money_n as_o their_o blood_n and_o their_o life_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o he_o who_o take_v it_o from_o they_o they_o look_v upon_o as_o such_o a_o one_o as_o almost_o kill_v they_o 2._o they_o gather_v this_o toll_n and_o custom_n for_o the_o roman_n who_o have_v conquer_v they_o and_o therefore_o they_o extreme_o hate_v they_o so_o one_o give_v counsel_n to_o his_o son_n take_v not_o a_o wife_n say_v he_o out_o of_o any_o family_n whereof_o one_o be_v a_o publican_n for_o they_o be_v all_o publican_n that_o be_v thief_n and_o wicked_a man_n 2._o they_o be_v odious_a upon_o a_o religious_a account_n 1._o in_o that_o some_o of_o they_o conceive_v it_o unlawful_a to_o serve_v a_o foreign_a power_n or_o to_o have_v any_o other_o governor_n over_o they_o but_o god_n himself_o or_o one_o who_o shall_v rule_v over_o they_o for_o god_n as_o one_o of_o their_o brethren_n according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n deut._n 17._o and_o upon_o this_o occasion_n be_v many_o trouble_n 2._o many_o of_o they_o be_v wicked_a man_n exact_v and_o extort_v more_o than_o the_o law_n allow_v they_o so_o that_o instead_o of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d publican_n here_o luke_o 6.32_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sinner_n love_v those_o who_o love_v they_o vicious_a loose_a and_o lascivious_a person_n and_o so_o many_o of_o they_o be_v esteem_v by_o their_o own_o country_n man_n who_o decline_v their_o company_n will_v not_o admit_v they_o to_o bear_v witness_n our_o lord_n notwithstanding_o who_o come_v to_o save_v sinner_n converse_v with_o they_o though_o he_o incur_v the_o imputation_n of_o be_v a_o friend_n of_o publican_n and_o sinner_n mat._n 11._o yea_o however_o odious_a the_o person_n may_v be_v by_o reason_n of_o misbehaviour_n of_o themselves_o in_o their_o office_n yet_o be_v not_o their_o office_n in_o itself_o unlawful_a or_o not_o to_o be_v bear_v and_o execute_v by_o the_o jew_n if_o so_o st._n john_n have_v not_o give_v they_o direction_n how_o to_o behave_v themselves_o well_o in_o it_o but_o will_v have_v bid_v they_o give_v over_o their_o office_n as_o he_o do_v not_o but_o teach_v they_o how_o to_o behave_v themselves_o well_o luke_n 3.12_o 2._o the_o publican_n love_v those_o who_o love_v they_o this_o be_v here_o express_o affirm_v the_o reason_n be_v evident_a from_o the_o consideration_n of_o 1._o the_o nature_n of_o love_n 2._o the_o publican_n themselves_o 1._o out_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o love_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 1._o it_o proceed_v from_o similitude_n but_o 2._o among_o the_o cause_n of_o love_n there_o be_v none_o more_o powerful_a than_o to_o be_v belove_v 2._o the_o publican_n be_v man_n most_o of_o all_o hate_a by_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v their_o interest_n and_o that_o which_o very_o near_o concern_v they_o to_o love_v those_o who_o love_v they_o especial_o those_o of_o their_o own_o profession_n that_o so_o they_o may_v as_o weak_a pillar_n support_v one_o another_o as_o when_o the_o air_n be_v the_o cold_a the_o fire_n scortch_v most_o by_o reason_n of_o antiperistasis_n and_o ubi_fw-la majorum_fw-la limina_fw-la frigescunt_fw-la the_o publican_n because_o their_o neighbour_n love_n grow_v cold_a towards_o they_o they_o love_v their_o own_o friend_n who_o love_v they_o the_o more_o fervent_o obser_n 1._o even_o the_o publican_n how_o bad_a how_o unlovely_a soever_o they_o be_v they_o have_v some_o who_o love_v they_o the_o naturalist_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o cuckoo_n though_o a_o base_a timorous_a idle_a cruel_a
we_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n i._n e._n the_o free_a give_v thanks_o in_o their_o confession_n the_o latter_a be_v here_o mean_v howbeit_o the_o former_a also_o be_v here_o necessary_o presuppose_v as_o i_o shall_v show_v in_o due_a place_n 3._o this_o must_v be_v do_v before_o man_n the_o word_n here_o use_v to_o confess_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v a_o relative_a word_n which_o suppose_v tentation_n or_o ask_v stipulation_n one_o to_o another_o as_o when_o stipulation_n be_v make_v answer_n be_v make_v unto_o it_o which_o confirm_v the_o stipulation_n exempli_fw-la gratiâ_fw-la the_o question_n do_v you_o promise_v to_o give_v to_o do_v so_o or_o so_o the_o answer_n make_v to_o this_o question_n if_o by_o way_n of_o consent_n and_o agreement_n unto_o it_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o confession_n or_o consent_v to_o the_o question_n or_o use_v the_o same_o word_n when_o he_o that_o answer_v do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d simul_fw-la dicere_fw-la he_o speak_v together_o with_o the_o other_o affirm_v assent_n and_o by_o his_o confession_n oblige_v bind_v and_o tie_v himself_o to_o give_v to_o do_v to_o omit_v in_o a_o word_n he_o consent_v to_o the_o stipulation_n make_v mat._n 14.7_o so_o suidas_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thus_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n question_n be_v make_v or_o put_v to_o the_o person_n that_o be_v to_o be_v baptise_a do_v thou_o renounce_v satan_n this_o word_n be_v also_o render_v profession_n 1_o tim._n 6.12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o have_v profess_v a_o good_a profession_n or_o confess_v a_o good_a confession_n and_o hence_o professor_n have_v their_o name_n this_o confession_n of_o christ_n be_v give_v testimony_n unto_o he_o this_o be_v the_o confession_n with_o the_o mouth_n that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n there_o be_v also_o a_o confession_n with_o the_o deed_n and_o life_n tit._n 1.16_o whereby_o we_o perceive_v that_o the_o former_a without_o the_o latter_a be_v imperfect_a yea_o worse_o it_o be_v indeed_o a_o downright_a denial_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o confess_v be_v a_o full_a speech_n when_o heart_n and_o mouth_n and_o hand_n when_o the_o whole_a life_n confess_v christ_n rabanus_n confitetur_fw-la quis_fw-la jesum_fw-la ea_fw-la fide_fw-la quae_fw-la per_fw-la dilectionem_fw-la operatur_fw-la mandata_fw-la ejus_fw-la fidelitèr_fw-la implendo_fw-la so_o that_o he_o who_o true_o confess_v christ_n must_v have_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o word_n import_v as_o much_o in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nor_o otherwise_o can_v it_o be_v to_o eternity_n 1_o cor._n 12.3_o no_o man_n can_v say_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o reason_n why_o we_o must_v confess_v christ_n before_o man_n be_v in_o regard_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o man_n and_o his_o confessor_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o christ_n he_o come_v a_o light_n into_o the_o world_n joh._n 12.46_o that_o he_o may_v declare_v his_o father_n name_n and_o nature_n unto_o man_n mat._n 5.15_o his_o candle_n shine_v upon_o my_o head_n job_n 19.3_o i_o e._n christ_n the_o head_n of_o every_o man_n 1_o cor._n 11.3_o the_o lamp_n of_o david_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o man_n walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o confessor_n to_o promote_v their_o salvation_n even_o they_o who_o confess_v and_o before_o who_o confession_n be_v make_v rom._n 10.10_o we_o have_v they_o both_o together_o mat._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n this_o be_v prophesy_v of_o esay_n 6.1_o 2._o arise_v shine_v for_o thy_o light_n be_v come_v if_o otherwise_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o our_o confession_n have_v not_o the_o due_a effect_n yet_o god_n and_o his_o confessor_n have_v testify_v their_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o their_o salvation_n and_o our_o confession_n shall_v be_v testimony_n unto_o they_o thus_o the_o leper_n mat._n 8.4_o be_v bid_v by_o christ_n to_o show_v himself_o to_o the_o priest_n and_o offer_v the_o gift_n that_o moses_n command_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o testimony_n for_o they_o the_o leper_n be_v cleanse_v that_o every_o spiritual_a leper_n may_v say_v lord_n if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v make_v i_o clean_o thus_o mat._n 10.18_o you_o shall_v be_v bring_v before_o governor_n and_o king_n for_o my_o sake_n for_o a_o testimony_n against_o they_o and_o the_o gentile_n hereby_o they_o be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v aquinas_n on_o mat._n 10.18_o doubt_n 1._o the_o point_n thus_o open_v may_v serve_v to_o put_v some_o end_n unto_o a_o controversy_n now_o hot_o pursue_v in_o the_o church_n concern_v baptism_n especial_o paedobaptism_n or_o child_n baptism_n for_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o person_n to_o be_v baptise_a shall_v be_v first_o teach_v and_o then_o make_v confession_n of_o his_o faith_n before_o he_o be_v baptise_a i_o will_v by_o anthypophora_n make_v this_o question_n whether_o a_o person_n so_o teach_v and_o make_v confession_n and_o then_o baptize_v be_v so_o baptize_v as_o the_o lord_n require_v he_o shall_v be_v baptize_v yea_o or_o no_o if_o they_o say_v yea_o he_o be_v for_o that_o be_v all_o they_o strive_v for_o than_o i_o shall_v tell_v they_o there_o be_v another_o confession_n even_o that_o in_o life_n obedience_n and_o work_n without_o which_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v false_a and_o hypocritical_a tit._n 1.16_o yea_o and_o another_o baptism_n which_o neither_o they_o nor_o we_o strive_v for_o as_o we_o ought_v without_o which_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v to_o little_a or_o no_o purpose_n rom._n 6.3_o 4._o the_o naturalist_n tell_v we_o of_o the_o partridge_n that_o she_o make_v a_o piteous_a cry_v before_o the_o fowler_n and_o fall_v at_o his_o foot_n as_o if_o her_o nest_n be_v near_o offer_v herself_o to_o be_v take_v that_o she_o may_v draw_v away_o the_o fowler_n from_o her_o nest_n so_o do_v satan_n the_o old_a bird_n of_o the_o air_n he_o call_v we_o out_o from_o think_v of_o his_o nest_n in_o ourselves_o and_o set_v our_o thought_n upon_o outward_a wash_n and_o other_o circumstance_n while_o mean_a time_n his_o brood_n of_o evil_a thought_n and_o lust_n be_v keep_v safe_a in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n the_o reason_n in_o regard_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v confess_v there_o be_v equity_n in_o it_o that_o the_o king_n shall_v be_v honour_v before_o his_o people_n as_o saul_n say_v 1_o sam._n 15._o but_o christ_n be_v the_o king_n of_o saint_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o confession_n make_v for_o his_o honour_n 2._o doubt_n whether_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v that_o we_o shall_v confess_v he_o and_o all_o his_o truth_n to_o all_o man_n at_o all_o time_n yea_o or_o no_o answ_n we_o say_v true_o qui_fw-la bene_fw-la distinguit_fw-la bene_fw-la docet_fw-la we_o must_v know_v therefore_o that_o christ_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o all_o of_o the_o same_o size_n nor_o be_v they_o to_o who_o christ_n and_o his_o truth_n be_v to_o be_v confess_v all_o alike_o capable_a of_o all_o truth_n concern_v christ_n nor_o be_v confession_n make_v one_o and_o the_o same_o way_n nor_o be_v the_o time_n nor_o place_n the_o same_o wherein_o confession_n be_v to_o be_v make_v 1._o of_o truth_n some_o be_v more_o common_a and_o vulgar_a such_o be_v that_o 1_o tim._n 1.15_o this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n that_o christ_n jesus_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n chap._n 2.4_o who_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o be_v save_v if_o our_o gospel_n be_v hide_v it_o be_v hide_v to_o they_o that_o perish_v who_o eye_n the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v 2_o cor._n 4.3_o 4._o other_o be_v more_o precious_a 1_o cor._n 2.6_o 7._o which_o be_v call_v wisdom_n 2._o they_o to_o who_o these_o pearl_n be_v to_o be_v communicate_v and_o to_o who_o confession_n may_v be_v make_v be_v some_o more_o capable_a than_o other_o there_o be_v milk_n for_o babe_n and_o strong_a meat_n for_o those_o who_o be_v spiritual_a 1_o cor._n 3.1_o 2._o there_o be_v also_o crumb_n for_o dog_n and_o husk_n for_o swine_n luk._n 15._o for_o our_o lord_n command_n be_v cast_v not_o holy_a thing_n to_o dog_n mat._n 7.6_o mich._n 2.6_o those_o who_o come_v out_o of_o tyre_n and_o sydon_n i._n e._n from_o oppress_v and_o ensnare_a other_o they_o who_o come_v out_o from_o among_o they_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o their_o table_n there_o be_v also_o bone_n for_o those_o dog_n to_o gnaw_v upon_o who_o stay_n still_o in_o tyre_n and_o sydon_n who_o still_o endeavour_n to_o oppress_v ensnare_v
not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a that_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a 3._o we_o must_v not_o take_v the_o lord_n name_n in_o vain_a because_o he_o will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a that_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a 1._o what_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v 2._o what_o it_o be_v to_o take_v it_o or_o bear_v it_o 3._o what_o to_o take_v it_o or_o bear_v it_o in_o vain_a the_o two_o first_o have_v be_v speak_v to_o elsewhere_o 3._o what_o be_v it_o to_o take_v or_o bear_v it_o in_o vain_a the_o original_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o septuagint_n render_v it_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rash_o without_o advice_n so_o aquila_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vain_o without_o stability_n without_o any_o profit_n or_o good_a effect_n frustra_fw-la in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o good_a purpose_n vain_o i._n e._n false_o empty_a of_o that_o whereof_o there_o be_v great_a appearance_n of_o fullness_n false_o so_o he_o who_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o vain_a witness_n deut._n 5.20_o the_o same_o be_v call_v deut._n 19.18_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o lie_a witness_n or_o witness_v of_o a_o lie_n this_o take_v and_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a may_v be_v consider_v either_o 1._o general_o as_o opposite_a to_o that_o general_n in_o the_o due_a execute_n of_o it_o in_o the_o sanctify_a and_o glorify_v god_n name_n act._n 9.15_o 1_o cor._n 6._o ult_n or_o 2._o more_o special_o as_o opposite_a to_o the_o special_a act_n of_o sanctify_a and_o glorify_v it_o 1._o general_o and_o so_o all_o counterfeit_a and_o hypocritical_a pretence_n of_o god_n and_o his_o name_n be_v here_o exclude_v and_o forbid_v all_o act_n of_o seem_v and_o appear_v godly_a and_o religious_a all_o show_v of_o godliness_n without_o the_o very_a truth_n be_v and_o substance_n of_o it_o and_o this_o the_o holy_a ghost_n signify_v jam._n 5.12_o where_o have_v prohibit_v swear_v a_o special_a way_n of_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a he_o prescribe_v that_o godly_a sincerity_n faithfulness_n and_o honesty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o every_o christian_n man_n let_v your_o yea_o be_v yea_o and_o your_o nay_o nay_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lest_o you_o fall_v into_o hypocrisy_n 1._o the_o reason_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n name_n 1._o in_o itself_o 2._o as_o jehovah_n 3._o as_o our_o god_n which_o whether_o it_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v god_n himself_o or_o some_o appellation_n or_o character_n which_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o himself_o as_o a_o note_n of_o some_o excellency_n or_o perfection_n in_o himself_o sure_o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a name_n and_o because_o excellent_a it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v use_v rash_o vain_o without_o effect_n false_o or_o without_o great_a reverence_n and_o regard_n excellent_a thing_n strike_v a_o awe_n or_o reverence_n into_o those_o who_o consider_v they_o and_o keep_v we_o at_o a_o distance_n there_o be_v a_o lustre_n about_o great_a light_n a_o fence_n about_o excellent_a thing_n such_o be_v the_o name_n of_o god_n moses_n come_v to_o it_o by_o degree_n deut._n 28.58_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o word_n have_v a_o emphasis_n a_o note_n of_o eminency_n and_o excellency_n annex_v to_o it_o 2._o it_o be_v jehovah_n which_o name_n signify_v be_v and_o require_v a_o be_v in_o we_o not_o a_o seem_a only_o 3._o because_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n for_o we_o much_o esteem_v whatever_o we_o account_v good_a if_o our_o own_o most_o of_o all_o our_o god_n if_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n we_o will_v not_o use_v his_o name_n light_o rash_o vain_o false_o whatever_o any_o man_n make_v his_o god_n he_o prize_v and_o esteem_v above_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n he_o that_o make_v wealth_n his_o god_n he_o hide_v it_o preserve_v it_o if_o a_o man_n make_v his_o belly_n his_o god_n he_o will_v pamper_v it_o and_o feed_v it_o with_o the_o choice_a meat_n and_o drink_n if_o he_o make_v some_o outward_a idol_n his_o god_n he_o so_o esteem_v it_o that_o rather_o than_o loose_v it_o he_o lose_v all_o thing_n else_o you_o have_v take_v away_o my_o god_n and_o what_o have_v i_o more_o he_o be_v utter_o undo_v so_o that_o if_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o god_n we_o will_v esteem_v he_o according_o or_o according_o bear_v his_o name_n this_o the_o lord_n expect_v of_o we_o as_o his_o people_n promise_n all_o people_n will_v walk_v every_o one_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o god_n and_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o mich._n 4.5_o so_o that_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n here_o be_v that_o we_o use_v not_o his_o name_n false_o vain_o rash_o light_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v very_o reasonable_a obser_n 1._o hence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o very_a name_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o express_v of_o that_o name_n jehovah_n whereby_o our_o god_n have_v make_v himself_o know_v unto_o man_n if_o use_v with_o due_a reverence_n be_v 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it_o grow_v into_o contempt_n some_o emperor_n and_o king_n have_v forbid_v their_o name_n to_o be_v give_v to_o inferior_a person_n lest_o they_o shall_v grow_v vile_a and_o for_o this_o reason_n king_n james_n forbid_v a_o piece_n of_o gold_n to_o be_v call_v jacobus_n it_o be_v the_o say_n of_o the_o orator_n etiam_fw-la vera_fw-la de_fw-la deo_fw-la loqui_fw-la periculosum_fw-la est_fw-la obser_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o proneness_n and_o inclination_n in_o we_o to_o abuse_v the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n we_o be_v by_o corrupt_a nature_n propense_a unto_o it_o otherwise_o it_o will_v not_o be_v forbid_v unto_o we_o every_o man_n will_v be_v tamper_n with_o god_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n that_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o the_o command_n be_v negative_a prohibit_v what_o at_o â—â—st_n we_o be_v incline_v to_o do_v the_o commandment_n be_v direct_v to_o thou_o and_o me._n obser_n 3._o what_o a_o poor_a opinion_n hypocritical_a man_n have_v of_o the_o true_a god_n they_o make_v he_o 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blasphemer_n obtain_v mercy_n dan._n 3._o yea_o he_o bless_v the_o most_o high_a god_n and_o decree_v the_o great_a punishment_n against_o those_o who_o shall_v blaspheme_v he_o v._o 28_o 29._o and_o simon_n magus_n have_v blaspheme_v must_v pray_v that_o the_o thought_n of_o his_o heart_n may_v be_v forgive_v he_o act_v 8.22_o 23_o 24._o reason_n 1._o the_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o forbearance_n of_o god_n rom._n 2.4_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 2._o because_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o father_n draw_v by_o the_o cord_n of_o his_o love_n may_v proceed_v from_o ignorance_n numb_a 15.25_o because_o i_o do_v it_o ignorant_o 3._o it_o may_v also_o proceed_v from_o weakness_n rom._n 8.3_o and_o thus_o 1_o joh._n 2.12_o 13._o all_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n our_o lord_n say_v not_o shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o some_o man_n but_o unto_o man_n that_o be_v all_o man_n who_o repent_v and_o believe_v and_o obey_v the_o gospel_n the_o word_n be_v take_v indifferent_o as_o appear_v by_o place_n of_o like_a sense_n 1_o tim._n 2.4_o tit._n 2.11_o 2_o pet._n 3.9_o obser_n 1._o the_o great_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n the_o father_n unto_o mankind_n tit._n 3.4_o obser_n 2._o if_o god_n be_v so_o gracious_a that_o through_o his_o grace_n all_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n 1_o joh._n 4.11_o how_o ungrateful_a be_v man_n who_o forgive_v no_o sin_n or_o offence_n to_o man_n no_o evil_a speak_v against_o himself_o a_o cross_a word_n a_o little_a disrespect_n a_o small_a detriment_n or_o loss_n cool_v all_o love_n obser_n 3._o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o forgive_v in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o blasphemy_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o may_v be_v understand_v two_o way_n first_o as_o this_o blasphemy_n proceed_v from_o the_o man_n 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for_o whereas_o we_o read_v holy_a spirit_n you_o perceive_v it_o be_v a_o supplement_n in_o your_o last_o translation_n and_o beza_n confess_v that_o he_o add_v it_o to_o the_o text._n and_o whereas_o we_o read_v blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n there_o be_v no_o against_o in_o the_o greek_a or_o latin_a but_o only_o blasphemia_fw-la spiritus_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o first_o interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n not_o only_o cajetane_v give_v but_o also_o diodati_n in_o his_o note_n to_o the_o italian_a bible_n 2._o howbeit_o because_o i_o find_v the_o other_o read_v in_o the_o syriack_n and_o arabic_a in_o high_a and_o low_a dutch_a as_o also_o in_o the_o spanish_a and_o french_a bibles_n i_o shall_v not_o so_o adhere_v unto_o the_o former_a as_o to_o reject_v the_o other_o which_o we_o have_v in_o our_o translation_n blasphemy_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v and_o in_o this_o sense_n the_o spirit_n be_v take_v for_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n thus_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n clear_o know_v whereof_o the_o conscience_n be_v convince_v be_v blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o such_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o blasphemy_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n here_o understand_v 3._o though_o all_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n be_v forgive_v to_o man_n yet_o this_o speech_n seem_v to_o some_o to_o be_v a_o hebraism_n like_o that_o mat._n 5.18_o with_o luk._n 16.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esay_n 54.10_o the_o mountain_n shall_v remove_v this_o howsoever_o true_a yet_o for_o the_o reason_n before_o give_v i_o conceive_v the_o word_n positive_o to_o be_v understand_v obser_n 1._o peccata_fw-la non_fw-la sunt_fw-la paria_fw-la all_o sin_n be_v not_o alike_o obser_n 2._o though_o our_o god_n be_v most_o merciful_a yet_o his_o punitive_a justice_n or_o severity_n set_v bound_n unto_o his_o mercy_n 3._o obser_n behold_v the_o goodness_n and_o severity_n of_o god_n how_o good_a be_v he_o unto_o all_o man_n the_o lord_n the_o lord_n merciful_a and_o gracious_a behold_v his_o goodness_n but_o withal_o behold_v his_o severity_n he_o will_v not_o acquit_v the_o guilty_a behold_v his_o goodness_n all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n but_o behold_v also_o his_o severity_n blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n thus_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n by_o his_o goodness_n keep_v man_n from_o despair_n and_o by_o his_o severity_n keep_v they_o from_o presumption_n and_o therefore_o neither_o the_o upper_a nor_o the_o nether_a millstone_n must_v be_v give_v to_o pawn_v deut._n 24.6_o repreh_n man_n rash_a judgement_n concern_v thing_n which_o they_o know_v not_o there_o be_v many_o secret_n in_o nature_n which_o be_v not_o know_v ordinary_o unto_o man_n but_o be_v get_v by_o great_a study_n and_o industry_n o_o how_o much_o more_o hide_a be_v the_o secret_n of_o god_n which_o he_o make_v know_v unto_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o psal_n 25._o yet_o how_o rash_o how_o unadvised_o do_v man_n judge_v of_o both_o what_o else_o do_v they_o who_o impute_v the_o sanatio_fw-la magnenetica_fw-la by_o unguentum_fw-la hopliatricum_fw-la the_o cure_n by_o the_o weapon-salve_n to_o the_o devil_n himself_o have_v they_o forget_v what_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 72.18_o that_o god_n alone_o do_v wondrous_a thing_n if_o these_o be_v his_o wondrous_a work_n in_o nature_n dare_v they_o honour_v the_o devil_n with_o they_o the_o like_a we_o may_v say_v of_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o planet_n and_o constellation_n which_o have_v a_o truth_n in_o nature_n whatever_o the_o professor_n of_o that_o science_n be_v this_o be_v near_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o pharisee_n here_o who_o ascribe_v christ_n miracle_n wrought_v by_o divine_a power_n unto_o the_o devil_n what_o less_o do_v they_o who_o speak_v evil_a of_o many_o precious_a truth_n of_o god_n which_o they_o know_v not_o and_o call_v they_o error_n and_o ascribe_v they_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n which_o be_v true_o proper_a unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n god_n grant_v such_o man_n pardon_v for_o they_o speak_v what_o they_o do_v ignorant_o in_o unbelief_n repreh_n merciless_a and_o ignorant_a man_n who_o because_o they_o have_v receive_v thought_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n what_o ever_o they_o hear_v contrary_a to_o their_o partial_a and_o narrow_a conceiving_n they_o call_v blasphemy_n why_o because_o a_o company_n of_o man_n have_v agree_v together_o in_o the_o meaning_n of_o some_o scripture_n which_o out_o of_o their_o private_a spirit_n and_o interpretation_n they_o have_v impose_v upon_o they_o and_o what_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o these_o must_v be_v blasphemy_n let_v they_o take_v heed_n rather_o lest_o they_o themselves_o blaspheme_v exhort_v let_v the_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a of_o our_o god_n win_v upon_o we_o o_o let_v it_o lead_v we_o unto_o repentance_n o_o let_v we_o remember_v the_o many_o ignorances_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n his_o way_n or_o work_n our_o many_o frailty_n while_o yet_o under_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o father_n esay_n 45.4_o 5._o i_o have_v surname_v thou_o and_o gird_v thou_o 2_o esdr_n 1.22_o 23._o hos_fw-la 11.1_o 4._o act._n 13.18_o margin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o whosoever_o speak_v a_o word_n against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n it_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o 1._o who_o be_v this_o son_n of_o man_n 2._o what_o be_v it_o to_o speak_v a_o word_n against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 1._o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o lord_n jesus_n according_a to_o his_o humanity_n who_o therefore_o call_v himself_o by_o that_o name_n not_o only_o thereby_o to_o signify_v that_o he_o take_v part_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n heb._n 2._o but_o also_o more_o
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teach_v his_o child_n gen._n 18.19_o and_o teach_v we_o if_o we_o be_v his_o child_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o if_o any_o man_n have_v find_v a_o short_a cut_n than_o this_o to_o salvation_n let_v he_o have_v it_o but_o i_o wish_v he_o be_v not_o believe_v upon_o his_o own_o bare_a word_n but_o that_o he_o show_v plain_a scripture_n for_o what_o he_o say_v this_o be_v the_o true_a knowledge_n see_v jer._n 22.15_o this_o reprove_v those_o who_o sit_v in_o place_n of_o judicature_n and_o judge_v unrighteous_a judgement_n who_o turn_v judgement_n into_o gall_n amos_n 6.12_o what_o a_o fearful_a aggravation_n be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n act._n 23.3_o sit_v thou_o to_o judge_v i_o according_a to_o the_o law_n and_o command_v i_o to_o be_v smite_v contrary_a to_o the_o law_n god_n shall_v smite_v thou_o unto_o such_o jer._n 21.12_o execute_v judgement_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o deliver_v he_o that_o be_v spoil_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o oppressor_n lest_o my_o fury_n go_v forth_o like_o fire_n and_o burn_v that_o none_o can_v quench_v it_o because_o of_o the_o evil_a of_o your_o do_n potentes_fw-la potentèr_n tormenta_fw-mi patientur_fw-la mighty_a man_n that_o be_v wicked_a shall_v be_v mighty_o torment_v for_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v judgement_n without_o mercy_n that_o show_v no_o mercy_n what_o judgement_n shall_v he_o have_v who_o show_v no_o justice_n mercy_n itself_o in_o some_o case_n must_v not_o be_v show_v exod._n 23.3_o thou_o shall_v not_o countenance_v a_o poor_a man_n in_o his_o cause_n but_o justice_n be_v always_o to_o be_v do_v that_o which_o be_v altogether_o just_a shall_v thou_o follow_v deut._n 16.20_o what_o a_o fearful_a judgement_n than_o must_v they_o expect_v who_o neither_o do_v judgement_n nor_o justice_n consol_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n christ_n execute_v judgement_n and_o justice_n in_o they_o he_o have_v set_v up_o his_o throne_n in_o they_o and_o in_o they_o he_o condemn_v 〈◊〉_d for_o sin_n and_o justify_v the_o righteous_a for_o righteous_a hence_o be_v that_o security_n observable_a among_o the_o subject_n of_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 4.3_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o very_a small_a thing_n for_o i_o to_o be_v judge_v by_o you_o or_o of_o man_n judgement_n he_o who_o judge_v i_o be_v the_o lord_n who_o be_v thou_o that_o judge_v another_o we_o must_v all_o stand_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n when_o every_o man_n must_v be_v judge_v according_a to_o what_o he_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n exhort_v to_o yield_v unto_o the_o government_n of_o the_o king_n christ_n let_v he_o execute_v judgement_n and_o justice_n in_o we_o prov._n 21.3_o there_o be_v much_o debate_n about_o a_o outward_a form_n of_o government_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o some_o one_o seem_v to_o some_o more_o glorious_a than_o another_o yet_o sure_o the_o very_a best_a which_o most_o man_n aim_v at_o and_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v with_o the_o hazard_n of_o many_o thousand_o soul_n their_o very_a great_a diana_n they_o stir_v for_o yea_o what_o ever_o that_o outward_a form_n be_v which_o god_n himself_o have_v appoint_v in_o his_o word_n for_o certain_o he_o have_v not_o leave_v his_o church_n without_o government_n if_o man_n know_v what_o it_o be_v yet_o even_o that_o form_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o inward_a regiment_n and_o government_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v but_o like_o a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o the_o soul_n but_o like_o a_o empty_a shell_n without_o a_o kernel_n yet_o extreme_a contention_n be_v for_o that_o outward_a for_o the_o inward_a little_a or_o none_o at_o all_o as_o our_o life_n speak_v it_o plain_a enough_o sign_n habit_n be_v discern_v by_o affection_n which_o follow_v the_o action_n ethic._n 2._o as_o if_o water_n be_v force_v upward_o its_o contrary_a to_o the_o natural_a course_n of_o it_o but_o it_o flow_v downward_o with_o delight_n amos_n 5.24_o prov._n 21.15_o god_n judgement_n be_v without_o respect_n of_o person_n esay_n 24.2_o every_o man_n do_v what_o be_v good_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o king_n in_o our_o israel_n where_o christ_n government_n be_v it_o be_v a_o easy_a matter_n to_o discern_v mitto_fw-la te_fw-la tibi_fw-la where_o he_o execute_v judgement_n and_o justice_n he_o reprove_v the_o world_n by_o his_o spirit_n of_o their_o sin_n because_o they_o believe_v not_o in_o he_o who_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n also_o of_o righteousness_n false_a and_o pharisaical_a righteousness_n mat._n 5.16_o and_o judgement_n false_a judgement_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n who_o he_o judge_v and_o cast_v out_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisees_n most_o of_o all_o oppose_a christ_n in_o his_o government_n with_o their_o false_a judgement_n and_o
concupiscence_n and_o the_o excess_n of_o wrath_n when_o give_v place_n unto_o eph._n 4._o give_v to_o god_n the_o thing_n of_o god_n even_o all_o we_o have_v and_o all_o we_o be_v 1_o chron._n 29.11.12_o matthew_n xv._o 19_o 20._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v false_a witnessing_n and_o blasphemy_n i_o put_v both_o these_o together_o in_o one_o axiom_n though_o blasphemy_n be_v proper_o against_o the_o three_o commandment_n and_o false_a witnessing_n against_o the_o nine_o yet_o because_o blasphemy_n be_v such_o a_o sin_n against_o god_n his_o son_n and_o spirit_n as_o false_a witness_v be_v against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o because_o there_o be_v a_o blasphemy_n against_o our_o neighbour_n as_o well_o as_o against_o god_n but_o because_o i_o have_v speak_v late_o of_o blasphemy_n out_o of_o mat._n 12._o and_o large_o enough_o i_o shall_v now_o but_o touch_n upon_o it_o brief_o and_o that_o by_o way_n of_o application_n first_o then_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o first_o of_o these_o false_a witness_v our_o lord_n in_o the_o second_o table_n of_o his_o holy_a law_n provide_v for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o life_n by_o prohibit_v murder_n by_o forbid_a adultery_n and_o fornication_n he_o take_v care_n for_o the_o orderly_a propagation_n of_o mankind_n and_o preservation_n of_o our_o chastity_n by_o inhibit_v theft_n he_o take_v order_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o good_n when_o he_o forbid_v false_a witness_v he_o provide_v for_o the_o safety_n of_o our_o name_n credit_n and_o reputation_n although_o the_o word_n be_v of_o large_a extent_n as_o therefore_o joab_n thrust_v three_o dart_n through_o the_o heart_n of_o absalon_n so_o the_o evil_a one_o cast_v his_o three_o fiery_a dart_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o man_n 1._o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o we_o consider_v in_o adultery_n and_o fornication_n 2._o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n which_o i_o note_v in_o theft_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n which_o be_v a_o main_a incentive_a and_o motive_n unto_o false_a witness_v as_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o mean_v time_n let_v we_o inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v false_a witness_v the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o word_n for_o word_n signify_v a_o false_a and_o lie_a testimony_n a_o testimony_n or_o witness_n be_v the_o speech_n of_o he_o who_o bear_v witness_v whether_o it_o be_v judicial_o and_o in_o judgement_n whither_o he_o be_v call_v to_o speak_v the_o truth_n or_o whether_o it_o be_v extra-judicial_o as_o in_o private_a between_o man_n and_o man_n whether_o in_o speech_n or_o in_o writing_n in_o all_o these_o and_o many_o other_o case_n the_o testimony_n or_o witness_v be_v prohibit_v to_o be_v false_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o may_v be_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o diminish_v the_o speech_n or_o speak_v less_o than_o be_v necessary_a for_o discovery_n of_o the_o truth_n the_o hebrew_n word_n which_o answer_v to_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o when_o the_o speech_n agree_v not_o with_o the_o thing_n 2._o or_o when_o the_o word_n agree_v not_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o be_v 1._o proper_o a_o lie_n 2._o or_o when_o nor_o heart_n nor_o word_n nor_o action_n reach_v the_o end_n whereat_o they_o ought_v to_o aim_v for_o all_o word_n ought_v to_o be_v speak_v to_o edify_v 1_o cor._n 14.26_o and_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o love_n 1_o cor._n 16.14_o 2._o false_a witnessing_n proceed_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n for_o there_o be_v a_o verbum_fw-la mentis_fw-la a_o false_a speak_v in_o the_o heart_n psal_n 10.6_o 11_o 13._o whence_o the_o talk_n of_o the_o lip_n proceed_v the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n be_v the_o counterpart_n and_o representation_n of_o their_o idea_n pattern_n and_o exemplar_n forspeak_v in_o the_o heart_n obser_n 1._o the_o evil_a heart_n be_v the_o forge_n of_o lie_n and_o all_o false_a testimony_n so_o much_o appear_v out_o of_o the_o story_n of_o ananias_n and_o saphira_n act._n 5.3_o 4._o where_o the_o apostle_n blame_v ananias_n for_o give_v place_n to_o the_o tempter_n in_o yield_v and_o open_v his_o heart_n unto_o his_o temptation_n why_o have_v satan_n fill_v thy_o heart_n to_o lie_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n why_o have_v thou_o conceive_v this_o thing_n in_o thy_o heart_n thou_o have_v not_o lie_v unto_o man_n but_o unto_o god_n obser_n 2._o false_a testimony_n may_v be_v give_v against_o our_o neighbour_n although_o we_o speak_v nothing_o of_o he_o there_o be_v a_o heart_n that_o give_v false_a testimony_n as_o well_o as_o a_o tongue_n a_o lie_a heart_n as_o well_o as_o a_o lie_a tongue_n or_o lip_n mat._n 9.3_o the_o scribe_n say_v of_o our_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d within_o themselves_o this_o man_n blaspheme_v obser_n 3._o there_o be_v many_o and_o manifold_a false_a witnessing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n the_o word_n be_v plural_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d false_a witnessing_n which_o proceed_v from_o a_o envious_a proud_a evil_o surmise_v and_o suspicious_a heart_n and_o be_v come_v forth_o hurt_v our_o neighbour_n by_o misjudging_a mat._n 7.1_o eli_n tell_v hannah_n she_o be_v drink_v when_o she_o pray_v in_o her_o heart_n 1_o sam._n 1.13_o 14._o act._n 2.13_o the_o multitude_n say_v that_o the_o apostle_n be_v full_a of_o new_a wine_n when_o they_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o paul_n be_v a_o murderer_n because_o the_o viper_n cleave_v to_o his_o hand_n and_o because_o he_o receive_v no_o hurt_n by_o it_o he_o be_v a_o god_n by_o suborn_v false_a accuse_v give_v false_a sentence_n against_o the_o innocent_a the_o elder_n and_o noble_n suborn_v son_n of_o belial_n to_o testify_v that_o naboth_n blaspheme_v god_n and_o the_o king_n 1_o king_n 21._o go_v about_o as_o tale-bearer_n among_o the_o people_n levit._n 19.16_o thus_o the_o apostle_n blame_v tattle_v gossip_n and_o busy_a body_n who_o speak_v thing_n which_o they_o ought_v not_o 1_o tim._n 5.13_o speak_v fair_a but_o intend_v mischief_n prov._n 26.24_o 25._o he_o that_o hate_v dissemble_v with_o his_o lip_n and_o lay_v up_o deceit_n within_o he_o when_o he_o speak_v fair_a believe_v he_o not_o for_o there_o be_v seven_o abomination_n in_o his_o heart_n the_o apostle_n sum_n up_o many_o together_o 2_o cor._n 12.20_o debate_n envy_n wrath_n strife_n backbiting_n whisper_n swell_n tumult_n these_o be_v some_o few_o of_o the_o many_o false_a witnessing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n all_o opposite_a unto_o truth_n which_o be_v here_o main_o to_o be_v aim_v at_o multiplex_fw-la est_fw-la mendacium_fw-la veritas_fw-la est_fw-la unica_fw-la lie_v and_o false_a testimony_n be_v manifold_a truth_n be_v one_o and_o uniform_a obser_n 4._o hence_o we_o may_v learn_v in_o part_n to_o judge_v even_o of_o the_o heart_n itself_o by_o what_o proceed_v from_o thence_o for_o mat._n 12.35_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n thus_o when_o the_o heart_n bring_v forth_o false_a witnessing_n it_o be_v evident_a there_o be_v a_o treasure_n of_o falsehood_n in_o the_o heart_n obser_n 5._o learn_v hence_o who_o true_o to_o accuse_v of_o evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n fornication_n theft_n false_a witness_v and_o blasphemy_n who_o else_o but_o our_o own_o self_n our_o own_o false_a and_o pervert_v heart_n our_o lord_n speak_v of_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n of_o they_o all_o vers_n 18_o 19_o twice_o name_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o source_n whence_o they_o all_o proceed_v he_o say_v indeed_o that_o the_o envious_a man_n sow_n his_o tare_n mat._n 13.5_o which_o he_o interpret_v the_o devil_n vers_fw-la 39_o but_o unless_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n consent_n to_o receive_v they_o they_o thrive_v not_o there_o it_o be_v true_a the_o devil_n cast_v his_o fiery_a dart_n of_o temptation_n but_o they_o be_v quench_v by_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o believe_a heart_n he_o may_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o he_o may_v further_o the_o sinful_a birth_n when_o these_o wickedness_n proceed_v out_o of_o their_o heart_n but_o he_o know_v not_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n unless_o they_o be_v betray_v in_o habit_n and_o gesture_n in_o word_n or_o action_n god_n alone_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o man_n but_o that_o closet_n be_v fast_o lock_v against_o his_o and_o our_o enemy_n nor_o can_v he_o hurt_v we_o while_o he_o be_v without_o we_o quidam_fw-la sentiunt_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la consentiunt_fw-la impinguntur_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la expunguntur_fw-la aggreditur_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la prosternitur_fw-la bernard_n obser_n 6._o hence_o we_o learn_v a_o character_n of_o god_n genuine_a and_o true_a people_n no_o false_a witnessing_n proceed_v out_o of_o their_o heart_n they_o do_v not_o backbite_v
the_o hebrew_n in_o matthew_n signify_v as_o well_o to_o go_v on_o as_o to_o be_v happy_a and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d blessedness_n be_v not_o one_o day_n work_n say_v aristotle_n under_o this_o formality_n as_o a_o believer_n as_o a_o confessor_n and_o so_o persevere_v as_o such_o bless_a art_n thou_o simon_n bar-jona_a and_o the_o contrary_a thou_o be_v satan_n thou_o be_v accurse_v but_o whence_o be_v this_o faith_n confession_n and_o blessedness_n aixom_a 2._o not_o from_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o much_o the_o next_o divine_a truth_n assure_v we_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v it_o wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v the_o thing_n here_o say_v to_o be_v reveal_v 2._o what_o be_v the_o reveal_n of_o it_o 3._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o 4._o how_o it_o be_v true_a that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n reveal_v not_o this_o unto_o st._n peter_n 1._o the_o thing_n here_o reveal_v in_o special_a which_o st._n peter_n believe_v and_o confess_v i_o find_v not_o express_v either_o in_o the_o original_a or_o in_o any_o other_o translation_n except_o only_o in_o our_o english_a wherefore_o we_o may_v take_v it_o as_o it_o be_v leave_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o latitude_n and_o understand_v all_o divine_a truth_n concern_v christ_n 2._o more_o special_o the_o thing_n here_o reveal_v be_v contain_v in_o the_o word_n before_o the_o text_n that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n which_o will_v appear_v by_o compare_v vers_n 20._o with_o this_o where_o our_o lord_n charge_v his_o disciple_n that_o they_o shall_v tell_v no_o man_n that_o he_o be_v jesus_n the_o christ._n 2._o the_o reveal_n of_o which_o be_v the_o remove_n and_o take_v off_o the_o veil_n and_o cover_n both_o off_o divine_a truth_n and_o off_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n 3._o which_o be_v say_v here_o not_o to_o be_v do_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n whereby_o sometime_o we_o understand_v 1._o man_n nature_n for_o all_o we_o wash_v 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a_o man_n will_v think_v shall_v easy_o find_v acceptance_n and_o this_o be_v such_o suppose_v towards_o the_o great_a stranger_n he_o be_v our_o kinsman_n though_o somewhat_o remove_v this_o be_v that_o which_o at_o length_n must_v reign_v confer_v with_o the_o note_n on_o mat._n 22.37_o why_o be_v the_o lord_n so_o zealous_a for_o david_n to_o reign_v why_o david_n that_o solomon_n shall_v reign_v see_v note_n as_o before_o matth._n 22._o now_o the_o god_n of_o patience_n and_o consolation_n grant_v we_o to_o be_v like_o mind_a one_o towards_o another_o according_a to_o christ_n jesus_n that_o we_o may_v with_o one_o mind_n and_o one_o mouth_n glorify_v god_n even_o the_o father_n of_o our_o
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that_o seem_v impossible_a until_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o life_n by_o the_o teacher_n or_o other_o and_o then_o it_o be_v make_v appear_v to_o be_v not_o only_o possible_a but_o feisable_a and_o practicable_a the_o apostle_n propound_v not_o only_o what_o he_o have_v teach_v unto_o the_o philippian_n phil._n 4.8_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v true_a etc._n etc._n but_o whatever_o they_o have_v both_o learned_a and_o receive_v and_o hear_v and_o see_v in_o he_o to_o do_v vers_n 9_o who_o will_v think_v that_o the_o precept_n to_o love_v our_o enemy_n be_v possible_a unless_o some_o there_o be_v who_o practise_v it_o saul_n think_v it_o so_o till_o he_o find_v it_o practise_v by_o david_n upon_o himself_o observe_v 5._o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisees_n be_v to_o be_v diligent_o
presume_v at_o all_o adventure_n that_o they_o be_v elect_a and_o choose_v of_o god_n who_o never_o pass_v the_o furnace_n of_o humililiation_n nor_o have_v keep_v or_o know_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n patience_n nor_o have_v receive_v the_o unction_n from_o the_o holy_a one_o out_o of_o a_o presumption_n which_o they_o call_v faith_n they_o imagine_v themselves_o elect_v one_o and_o hence_o conclude_v that_o they_o can_v final_o be_v deceive_v what_o ever_o they_o do_v as_o from_o a_o like_a phrase_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 12.18_o and_o sure_o they_o who_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o power_n of_o god_n they_o will_v very_o hardly_o be_v deceive_v or_o mislead_v from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n for_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n there_o be_v that_o firm_a faith_n and_o persuasion_n of_o divine_a truth_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n that_o galen_n express_v a_o thing_n impossible_a use_v this_o proverbial_a speech_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o may_v soon_o and_o easy_o make_v christian_n unlearn_v their_o christian_a doctrine_n which_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o say_v it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v and_o austin_n report_v a_o oracle_n of_o apollo_n when_o one_o ask_v how_o he_o may_v bring_v his_o wife_n off_o christianity_n thou_o may_v say_v the_o oracle_n soon_o write_v letter_n in_o a_o swift_a run_a river_n or_o fly_v in_o the_o air_n imply_v a_o like_a difficulty_n or_o impossibility_n howbeit_o such_o apostasy_n there_o have_v be_v of_o some_o say_v tertullian_n yea_o and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n himself_o imply_v such_o a_o recidivation_n and_o revolt_n possible_a and_o therefore_o have_v say_v there_o shall_v arise_v false_a christ_n that_o they_o shall_v deceive_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o very_a elect_a he_o present_o add_v a_o serious_a admonition_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v say_v he_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o before_o observe_v 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d any_o one_o he_o say_v not_o any_o learned_a man_n any_o subtle_a sophister_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d any_o man_n it_o be_v a_o very_a easy_a thing_n for_o any_o man_n to_o deceive_v another_o which_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v fraud_n and_o subtlety_n and_o a_o facility_n and_o easiness_n to_o commit_v wickedness_n a_o little_a mother-wit_n will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o enable_v a_o man_n to_o be_v a_o great_a politician_n in_o this_o world_n if_o first_o he_o be_v resolve_v so_o far_o to_o dispense_v and_o part_n with_o a_o good_a conscience_n as_o to_o be_v a_o knave_n whence_o the_o psalmist_n psal_n 52.1_o quid_fw-la gloriaris_fw-la in_o malitia_fw-la potens_fw-la why_o boast_v thou_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v mischief_n doeg_n discover_v david_n and_o accuse_v the_o priest_n and_o slay_v they_o a_o easy_a thing_n to_o do_v observe_v 3._o the_o lord_n will_v not_o that_o his_o disciple_n shall_v be_v deceive_v nor_o will_v he_o that_o any_o of_o his_o disciple_n shall_v be_v a_o fool_n his_o people_n he_o will_v have_v the_o wise_a of_o all_o people_n deut._n 4.6_o 7._o he_o will_v they_o shall_v be_v wise_a as_o serpent_n that_o no_o deceiver_n shall_v overreach_v they_o observe_v 4._o as_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o that_o any_o one_o shall_v deceive_v his_o disciple_n so_o will_v he_o also_o that_o his_o disciple_n shall_v not_o deceive_v any_o one_o o_o no_o that_o be_v a_o great_a evil_n than_o to_o be_v deceive_v and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n inflict_v the_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o the_o great_a deceiver_n gen._n 3._o and_o the_o apostle_n prefer_v the_o suffering_n of_o injury_n before_o the_o do_v of_o it_o why_o do_v you_o not_o rather_o suffer_v wrong_a 1_o cor._n 6.7_o why_o do_v you_o not_o rather_o suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v defraud_v abraham_n do_v so_o gen._n 13.9_o and_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n shall_v do_v the_o work_n of_o abraham_n and_o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v the_o soul_n of_o his_o people_n from_o deceit_n and_o violence_n psal_n 12.14_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v so_o not_o only_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v deceive_v and_o oppress_v by_o violence_n but_o much_o rather_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o oppress_v or_o use_v deceit_n towards_o other_o for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o no_o man_n go_v beyond_o or_o defraud_v his_o brother_n in_o any_o matter_n 1_o thess_n 4.6_o be_v innocent_a as_o dove_n repreh_n 1._o the_o deceitful_a world_n which_o every_o one_o complain_v of_o at_o this_o day_n jer._n 9.4_o mich._n 7.2_o 7._o it_o be_v the_o very_a time_n when_o this_o prophecy_n be_v fulfil_v as_o our_o lord_n foretell_v matth._n 10.21_o 22._o when_o the_o like_a deceit_n and_o fraud_n be_v in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n as_o in_o the_o heathen_a world_n only_o worse_o so_o that_o epicurus_n his_o advice_n be_v seasonable_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d look_v about_o you_o nay_o rather_o look_v home_o look_v into_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o take_v heed_n lest_o the_o old_a man_n of_o sin_n the_o grand_a impostor_n deceive_v thou_o repreh_n 2._o our_o great_a heedlessness_n and_o carelessness_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o great_a deceiver_n in_o our_o own_o heart_n how_o careful_a and_o wary_a be_v we_o in_o other_o thing_n that_o concern_v we_o less_o matth._n 24._o our_o lord_n in_o this_o chapter_n foretell_v that_o which_o his_o apostle_n after_o he_o forewarn_v his_o church_n of_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v perilous_a time_n time_n of_o great_a danger_n 2_o tim._n 3._o for_o the_o more_o grace_n the_o lord_n show_v unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o more_o malicious_a and_o more_o active_a satan_n be_v to_o oppose_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o frustrate_v it_o and_o make_v it_o fruitless_a in_o we_o since_o therefore_o our_o lord_n in_o these_o last_o time_n give_v 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many_o act._n 8.8_o 11._o simon_n magus_n elymas_n the_o sorcerer_n chap._n 13._o barjesus_n bar_n chochab_n the_o son_n of_o a_o star_n mahomet_n call_v himself_o a_o great_a prophet_n there_o be_v who_o call_v themselves_o after_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n but_o not_o one_o of_o those_o or_o any_o forementioned_a call_v himself_o by_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n or_o christ_n as_o for_o these_o of_o who_o our_o lord_n speak_v they_o shall_v say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o the_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o 4._o thing_n to_o be_v inquire_v into_o for_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o many_o take_v the_o name_n and_o person_n of_o christ_n for_o a_o foundation_n and_o build_v erroneous_a superstructure_n thereupon_o as_o 1_o cor._n 3.11_o yea_o many_o agree_v upon_o the_o person_n nature_n and_o office_n of_o christ_n outward_o yet_o make_v many_o schism_n rent_n and_o division_n and_o bring_v in_o many_o heresy_n under_o the_o same_o name_n 1_o cor._n 1.12_o 13._o 2._o the_o same_o word_n may_v be_v understand_v as_o when_o any_o one_o church_n or_o member_n of_o these_o several_a divide_a party_n shall_v vaunt_v and_o glory_n of_o himself_o that_o he_o be_v christ_n i._n e._n a_o anoint_a one_o a_o partaker_n of_o the_o spirit_n a_o christian_a as_o psal_n nolite_fw-la tangere_fw-la christos_fw-la meos_fw-la if_o the_o mere_a pretence_n of_o christ_n '_o name_n be_v and_o authority_n be_v so_o glorious_a how_o much_o more_o glorious_a be_v the_o very_a nature_n name_n and_o be_v itself_o and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v a_o christian_n or_o to_o be_v real_o and_o true_o name_v with_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n tertullian_n tell_v we_o what_o a_o christian_a name_n be_v in_o his_o day_n qui_fw-la acceptus_fw-la à _fw-la deo_fw-la patre_fw-la substantiam_fw-la baptismatis_fw-la utique_fw-la sanctus_fw-la sancti_fw-la
&_o exinde_fw-la spei_fw-la aeternae_fw-la particeps_fw-la who_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n the_o father_n the_o substance_n of_o baptism_n be_v become_v holy_a and_o so_o partaker_n of_o the_o eternal_a hope_n now_o plain_o before_o we_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v name_v with_o christ_n name_n we_o must_v know_v what_o christ_n be_v see_v note_n on_o matth._n 10._o gen._n 1.28_o repreh_n 1._o all_o false_a appearance_n see_v note_n on_o matthew_n 10._o 2._o who_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n in_o outward_a profession_n yet_o be_v not_o the_o man_n they_o seem_v ibidem_fw-la exhort_v to_o a_o most_o earnest_a seriousness_n and_o sincerity_n ibidem_fw-la consol_n as_o these_o many_o antichrist_n who_o be_v here_o prophesy_v of_o by_o our_o lord_n that_o they_o shall_v come_v in_o his_o name_n so_o the_o true_a christ_n come_v in_o his_o father_n name_n also_o as_o the_o false_a christ_n come_v in_o their_o father_n name_n so_o the_o true_a christ_n come_v in_o the_o 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nature_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v lowly_a and_o meek_a mat._n 11._o if_o he_o be_v proud_a etc._n etc._n though_o he_o come_v in_o the_o name_n and_o pretence_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o false_a prophet_n he_o call_v himself_o by_o a_o false_a name_n therefore_o prov._n 6.17_o a_o proud_a look_n and_o a_o lie_a tongue_n be_v join_v together_o and_o therefore_o proud_a and_o haughty_a scorner_n be_v his_o name_n who_o deal_v in_o proud_a wrath_n prov._n 21.24_o beware_v of_o they_o be_v not_o deceive_v by_o they_o if_o he_o be_v contentious_a though_o he_o come_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o false_a prophet_n and_o this_o fruit_n grow_v from_o the_o former_a pride_n for_o only_o by_o pride_n come_v contention_n prov._n 13.10_o he_o be_v no_o ambassador_n of_o peace_n beware_v of_o he_o pride_n go_v before_o contention_n prov._n 16.18_o if_o he_o be_v covetous_a let_v he_o come_v in_o what_o name_n he_o will_v he_o be_v a_o deceiver_n the_o lord_n have_v discover_v this_o to_o be_v the_o character_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n of_o old_a mich._n 3.5_o and_o the_o same_o be_v the_o mark_n and_o character_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n that_o come_v in_o the_o last_o time_n 2_o pet._n 2.1_o 2._o hezekiah_n break_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n and_o call_v it_o nehushtan_n 2_o king_n 18.4_o other_o may_v call_v it_o a_o god_n or_o a_o monument_n of_o the_o divine_a presence_n but_o he_o call_v it_o a_o piece_n of_o brass_n the_o people_n offer_v sacrifice_n and_o so_o call_v they_o when_o yet_o they_o worship_v their_o own_o false_a god_n but_o the_o lord_n call_v they_o not_o sacrifice_n but_o slay_v beast_n act._n 7._o jehu_n call_v his_o bloody_a mind_n by_o the_o name_n of_o zeal_n come_v see_v my_o zeal_n the_o jew_n call_v their_o abstinence_n from_o meat_n by_o the_o name_n of_o a_o fast_a which_o the_o prophet_n call_v their_o hold_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n esay_n 58._o mean_n 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be_v exclude_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o shut_v out_o of_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n who_o seclude_v and_o shut_v out_o themselves_o observe_v 5._o here_o take_v notice_n that_o the_o lord_n set_v bound_n and_o limit_n unto_o his_o mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a lest_o it_o shall_v be_v abuse_v and_o limit_n it_o with_o justice_n and_o severity_n these_o are_z termini_fw-la licentiae_fw-la bound_n beseem_v god_n mercy_n exod._n 36.6_o where_o the_o lord_n declare_v his_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o be_v gracious_a to_o all_o merciful_a to_o the_o evil_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o keep_v mercy_n the_o â—_o be_v in_o who_o imply_v he_o the_o lord_n show_v mercy_n in_o even_o christ_n who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i._n e._n bear_v ferens_fw-la &_o auferens_fw-la the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o bound_v these_o great_a name_n of_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o brutish_a passion_n and_o affection_n observe_v 2._o death_n be_v not_o the_o most_o terrible_a thing_n or_o most_o of_o all_o to_o be_v fear_v which_o be_v direct_o opposite_a unto_o that_o of_o aristotle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d death_n be_v most_o terrible_a and_o he_o give_v his_o reason_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ethic._n 3._o chap._n 9_o whereby_o we_o may_v sad_o consider_v how_o dangerous_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o take_v the_o tenant_n of_o philosopher_n for_o truth_n without_o examination_n by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n what_o be_v more_o ordinary_a than_o that_o of_o the_o philosopher_n use_v by_o divine_n and_o approve_v by_o they_o and_o swallow_v down_o by_o the_o credulous_a people_n who_o will_v believe_v such_o man_n what_o ever_o they_o say_v but_o not_o other_o which_o bring_v the_o express_a word_n of_o god_n for_o their_o warrant_n which_o yet_o you_o see_v direct_o opposite_a unto_o the_o truth_n itself_o thus_o the_o subtlety_n 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and_o bear_v witness_n thereunto_o even_o to_o the_o death_n as_o jesus_n christ_n isai_n 50.6_o christ_n speak_v it_o of_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o friend_n job_n 3.11_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o we_o speak_v what_o we_o know_v and_o testify_v what_o we_o have_v see_v and_o so_o must_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n do_v they_o must_v testify_v and_o witness_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n which_o they_o know_v it_o be_v great_a rashness_n in_o man_n to_o testify_v what_o they_o know_v not_o yea_o and_o cast_v away_o their_o life_n and_o all_o in_o testimony_n of_o what_o they_o know_v not_o our_o lord_n command_v his_o friend_n to_o preach_v and_o testify_v of_o he_o even_o to_o the_o death_n but_o how_o can_v thou_o whoever_o thou_o be_v confess_v christ_n who_o thou_o know_v not_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o thou_o have_v read_v much_o of_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n but_o have_v thou_o ever_o see_v his_o shape_n so_o say_v our_o saviour_n to_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi joh._n 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see_v etc._n etc._n let_v every_o one_o consider_v well_o whether_o he_o know_v christ_n thus_o yea_o or_o no_o before_o he_o confess_v he_o otherwise_o to_o prate_v and_o talk_v of_o he_o before_o thou_o be_v conformable_a to_o his_o death_n and_o not_o partaker_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n thou_o speak_v what_o thou_o know_v not_o and_o bear_v false_a witness_n of_o christ_n repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o out_o of_o pretence_n of_o friendship_n to_o jesus_n christ_n neglect_v their_o body_n col._n 2.21_o 22_o 23._o such_o as_o they_o who_o use_v their_o body_n rigorous_o kill_v that_o which_o ought_v to_o live_v and_o cherish_v and_o nourish_v that_o which_o ought_v to_o die_v no_o man_n ever_o hate_v his_o own_o
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unto_o god_n and_o similitudo_fw-la est_fw-la causa_fw-la amoris_fw-la his_o likeness_n draw_v he_o to_o she_o as_o the_o bird_n resort_v to_o their_o like_a so_o truth_n return_v to_o they_o that_o practise_v it_o ecclus._n 27.9_o christ_n be_v receive_v both_o according_a to_o his_o death_n and_o according_a unto_o his_o life_n 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 22_o 23_o 24._o object_n but_o he_o be_v in_o we_o already_o how_o then_o can_v we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v he_o since_o he_o enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n vers_fw-la 9_o col._n 1.17_o and_o upon_o who_o do_v not_o his_o light_n arise_v and_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o the_o world_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o the_o heart_n and_o mouth_n rom._n 10.8_o non_fw-fr longè_fw-la à _fw-la quoquam_fw-la act._n 17.27_o howbeit_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o have_v christ_n in_o we_o and_o receive_v of_o christ_n as_o our_o lord_n and_o governor_n teacher_n prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n he_o be_v 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slay_v in_o bethlehem_n matth._n 2.16_o though_o the_o tyrant_n put_v zacharias_n his_o father_n to_o death_n for_o conceal_v of_o he_o matth._n 23.35_o for_o that_o zacharias_n be_v here_o mean_v who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o john_n the_o baptist_n according_a to_o nicephorus_n and_o other_o the_o same_o divine_a wisdom_n ordination_n and_o appointment_n may_v be_v account_v sufficient_a reason_n why_o st._n john_n be_v thus_o employ_v especial_o if_o we_o shall_v add_v hereunto_o the_o end_n why_o god_n thus_o employ_v he_o which_o be_v the_o two_o office_n of_o st._n john_n whereof_z 1._o the_o first_o be_v a_o prodromus_n or_o ʋsher_n to_o go_v before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n 2._o the_o other_o of_o a_o harbinger_n to_o prepare_v his_o way_n before_o he_o you_o have_v they_o both_o luk._n 1.76_o for_o as_o king_n and_o prince_n have_v ancient_o and_o yet_o have_v their_o anteambulones_n or_o usher_n to_o go_v before_o they_o to_o declare_v their_o majesty_n so_o likewise_o 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righteousness_n of_o faith_n say_v if_o thou_o shall_v confess_v with_o thy_o mouth_n the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o shall_v believe_v in_o thy_o heart_n that_o god_n have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a thou_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o apostle_n in_o the_o same_o epistle_n chap._n 8._o make_v all_o plain_a christ_n be_v able_a to_o save_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 7.25_o to_o the_o uttermost_a object_n if_o every_o one_o who_o believe_v be_v justify_v then_o what_o need_v any_o thing_n but_o faith_n what_o need_v any_o obedience_n the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n must_v be_v true_a and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o stand_v firm_a with_o other_o know_v we_o therefore_o the_o true_a faith_n have_v obedience_n involve_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o whence_o to_o believe_v and_o obey_v be_v take_v for_o the_o same_o thing_n see_v note_n on_o isa_n 3.10_o add_v you_o deut._n 30.11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o where_o be_v set_v down_o the_o very_a difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o 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unto_o the_o everlasting_a life_n communion_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n as_o where_o st._n paul_n say_v the_o unrighteous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 6.9_o and_o without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n heb._n 12.14_o but_o also_o christ_n himself_o the_o everlasting_a life_n be_v call_v by_o both_o these_o name_n for_o so_o christ_n be_v not_o only_o the_o holy_a and_o the_o just_a but_o likewise_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n itself_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n and_o to_o come_v unto_o god_n righteousness_n psal_n 69.28_o and_o rom._n 6.16_o be_v all_o one_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o which_o signify_v such_o a_o accomplishment_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o the_o holy_a and_o
his_o mouth_n say_v he_o as_o honey_n for_o sweetness_n chap._n 3.3_o with_o what_o terror_n to_o the_o disobeyer_n of_o it_o zach._n 5.2_o 3_o 4._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o fly_a roll_n interpret_v the_o curse_n that_o go_v over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n for_o every_o one_o that_o steal_v and_o every_o one_o that_o swear_v shall_v be_v cut_v off_o yea_o a_o fly_a roll_n mal._n 3.5_o or_o a_o swift_a witness_n against_o the_o sorcerer_n who_o bewitch_v man_n that_o they_o obey_v not_o the_o truth_n against_o the_o adulterer_n who_o make_v friendship_n with_o this_o evil_a world_n against_o false_a swearer_n and_o against_o those_o that_o oppress_v the_o hireling_n in_o his_o wage_n the_o widow_n and_o the_o fatherless_a and_o turn_v aside_o the_o stranger_n from_o his_o right_n and_o fear_v not_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n object_n i_o bound_v it_o up_o faithful_o i_o guild_v it_o i_o lay_v it_o up_o safe_o what_o shall_v i_o do_v more_o i_o read_v they_o repeat_v they_o and_o have_v not_o the_o letter_n now_o do_v their_o errand_n no_o not_o till_o thou_o have_v do_v thy_o duty_n what_o they_o require_v of_o thou_o be_v this_o all_o the_o love_n thou_o bear_v unto_o thy_o husband_n what_o can_v thou_o endure_v to_o keep_v at_o such_o a_o distance_n from_o thy_o husband_n to_o live_v from_o he_o true_a it_o be_v there_o be_v delight_n in_o read_v and_o believe_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o god_n of_o hope_n fill_v you_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o you_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 15.13_o but_o be_v this_o all_o the_o comfort_n thou_o take_v from_o thy_o husband_n letter_n that_o chaste_a matron_n be_v not_o content_a with_o this_o nil_fw-la mihi_fw-la rescribas_fw-la attamen_fw-la ipse_fw-la veni_fw-la write_v back_o to_o i_o my_o dear_a no_o more_o but_o come_v thyself_o and_o love_v i_o more_o do_v thou_o think_v that_o the_o lord_n write_v 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unto_o we_o that_o he_o kill_v we_o true_o yes_o i_o have_v hew_v they_o by_o my_o prophet_n i_o have_v slay_v they_o by_o the_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n hos_n 6.5_o happy_a they_o who_o be_v so_o slay_v as_o dracoes_n law_n be_v write_v in_o blood_n no_o the_o lord_n kill_v the_o sin_n or_o our_o lust_n and_o appetite_n unto_o sin_n he_o kill_v not_o the_o man_n but_o his_o lust_n happy_a they_o who_o be_v so_o slay_v he_o kill_v that_o he_o may_v make_v alive_a but_o the_o law_n cause_v wrath_n who_o wrath_n do_v the_o law_n work_n god_n wrath_n or_o man_n sure_o not_o god_n for_o the_o law_n be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o god_n own_o will_n can_v work_v wrath_n in_o god_n sure_o then_o it_o must_v be_v the_o man_n wrath_n that_o the_o law_n work_v when_o the_o man_n lust_n to_o evil_a and_o the_o law_n prohibit_v that_o evil_a than_o the_o law_n cross_v his_o will_n become_v his_o enemy_n and_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n when_o therefore_o the_o law_n restrain_v the_o man_n from_o do_v what_o he_o will_v he_o become_v offend_v and_o angry_a with_o the_o law_n and_o so_o long_o be_v the_o law_n his_o enemy_n till_o the_o man_n have_v a_o good_a will_n to_o the_o righteousness_n witness_v by_o the_o law_n and_o that_o he_o himself_o through_o faith_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o the_o good_a than_o he_o be_v no_o long_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v account_v at_o a_o strange_a thing_n a_o enemy_n the_o word_n be_v indeed_o render_v by_o the_o septuagint_n by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o the_o text_n by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o strange_a too_o strange_a indeed_o luther_n translation_n and_o that_o of_o the_o low_a dutch_a turn_n it_o kettery_n that_o be_v heresy_n diodati_n interpret_v it_o a_o thing_n belong_v not_o unto_o they_o 1._o see_v how_o deep_o it_o be_v possible_a a_o people_n may_v degenerate_v profundè_fw-la peccaverunt_fw-la corruperunt_fw-la se_fw-la isai_n 31._o 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9.13_o to_o boggle_v and_o stumble_v at_o divine_a truth_n contain_v in_o scripture_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o discover_v our_o own_o ignorance_n or_o perverseness_n or_o both_o so_o coverdale_n turn_v the_o text._n though_o i_o show_v they_o my_o law_n never_o so_o often_o yet_o they_o count_v it_o strange_a doctrine_n and_o so_o certain_a all_o man_n do_v and_o will_v do_v till_o they_o practise_v it_o till_o they_o live_v it_o 2._o sin_n estrange_v man_n from_o his_o god_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o law_n and_o therefore_o whilst_o we_o be_v yet_o stranger_n it_o be_v no_o argument_n that_o this_o or_o that_o
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sell_v christ_n for_o thirty_o piece_n do_v not_o thou_o for_o less_o esau_n his_o birthright_n for_o a_o mess_n of_o pottage_n lysymachus_n for_o a_o draught_n of_o water_n yield_v himself_o to_o the_o scythian_n postquam_fw-la frigidam_fw-la biberit_fw-la quam_fw-la brevis_fw-la voluptatis_fw-la causâ_fw-la quantam_fw-la deposui_fw-la foelicitatem_fw-la a_o man_n will_v not_o part_v with_o his_o natural_a life_n but_o upon_o good_a term_n confer_v act._n 20.24_o job_n 13.13_o esth_n 4.16_o phil._n 2.30_o how_o much_o less_o his_o spiritual_a we_o may_v stop_v the_o fury_n of_o unreasonable_a man_n but_o how_o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o their_o hand_n to_o break_v their_o tooth_n in_o their_o jaw_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o romans_z xii_o xviii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d si_fw-mi fieri_fw-la potest_fw-la quod_fw-la ex_fw-la vobis_fw-la est_fw-la cum_fw-la omnibus_fw-la hominibus_fw-la pacem_fw-la habentes_fw-la if_o it_o be_v possible_a as_o 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prayer_n in_o diligence_n at_o our_o call_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o this_o epistle_n for_o this_o day_n especial_o in_o peaceableness_n which_o in_o general_a be_v union_n and_o agreement_n for_o so_o the_o etymologist_n tell_v we_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d come_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o knit_v together_o in_o one_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o relative_a and_o in_o reference_n unto_o another_o whether_o it_o be_v ourselves_o when_o the_o war_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o lust_n be_v end_v for_o so_o esay_n 32._o or_o 2._o whether_o that_o other_o be_v god_n for_o so_o rom._n 5._o or_o 3_o whether_o that_o other_o be_v all_o other_o man_n beside_o ourselves_o and_o this_o peace_n especial_o be_v here_o mean_v which_o yet_o suppose_v the_o two_o former_a it_o be_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o epistle_n for_o this_o day_n and_o whatsoever_o line_n be_v on_o the_o one_o side_n or_o on_o the_o other_o of_o it_o hither_o they_o all_o tend_v and_o here_o they_o rest_v that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a have_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n which_o be_v a_o precept_n condition_v and_o limit_v 1._o the_o precept_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o have_v peace_n or_o to_o exercise_v peace_n so_o castallio_n turn_v it_o pacem_fw-la exercete_fw-la for_o it_o be_v not_o a_o bare_a be_v content_a to_o have_v it_o but_o to_o endeavour_v also_o to_o get_v it_o so_o the_o syriach_n turn_v the_o text_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pacem_fw-la componite_fw-la facite_fw-la or_o colite_fw-la so_o junius_n and_o budaeus_fw-la expound_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pacare_fw-la in_o pace_n continere_fw-la the_o precept_n of_o make_v peace_n be_v specify_v and_o enlarge_v by_o the_o object_n and_o universality_n of_o it_o it_o must_v be_v with_o man_n and_o with_o all_o man_n the_o syriach_n have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o man._n which_o precept_n because_o it_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o covenant_n pactum_fw-la selectae_fw-la leges_fw-la in_o pactum_fw-la which_o lie_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o one_o party_n alone_o to_o fulfil_v pactum_fw-la est_fw-la duorum_fw-la pluriumve_fw-la in_o idem_fw-la placitum_fw-la consensus_fw-la unde_fw-la etiam_fw-la pacis_fw-la nomen_fw-la appellatum_fw-la a_o covenant_n be_v the_o consent_n of_o two_o party_n or_o more_o to_o the_o same_o thing_n whence_o the_o name_n of_o peace_n be_v derive_v hence_o it_o require_v to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o it_o a_o caution_n and_o proviso_n in_o respect_n of_o both_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o you_o etc._n etc._n the_o duty_n then_o command_v by_o this_o precept_n be_v peace_n which_o be_v tranquillitas_fw-la ordinis_fw-la &_o cum_fw-la omni_fw-la homine_fw-la ordinata_fw-la concordia_fw-la say_v st._n austin_n a_o orderly_a agreement_n of_o man_n one_o with_o another_o pax._fw-la alstenstag_n pax._fw-la and_o he_o prove_v it_o thus_o vbi_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la ordo_fw-la ibi_fw-la confusio_fw-la ubi_fw-la confusio_fw-la ibi_fw-la pacis_fw-la perturbatio_fw-la order_n than_o it_o must_v be_v for_o where_o there_o be_v no_o order_n there_o be_v confusion_n where_o there_o be_v confusion_n there_o be_v disturbance_n of_o peace_n where_o there_o be_v strife_n and_o contention_n which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o peace_n there_o be_v confusion_n say_v st._n james_n chap._n 3._o god_n be_v not_o the_o author_n of_o confusion_n but_o of_o peace_n 1_o cor._n 14.33_o which_o i_o note_v the_o rather_o lest_o any_o disorderly_a and_o confuse_a union_n shall_v shelter_v itself_o under_o the_o name_n of_o peace_n est_fw-la enim_fw-la quaedam_fw-la pax_fw-la malorum_fw-la quae_fw-la opponitur_fw-la paci_fw-la bonorum_fw-la say_v the_o same_o father_n the_o peace_n here_o mean_v must_v not_o be_v such_o for_o that_o be_v always_o couple_v with_o righteousness_n as_o psal_n 58.10_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n kiss_v each_o other_o so_o rom._n 14._o righteousness_n and_o peace_n or_o with_o truth_n peace_n and_o truth_n in_o my_o day_n peace_n and_o pureness_n jam._n 3._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v note_v by_o the_o apostle_n that_o melchizedec_n king_n of_o righteousness_n be_v also_o the_o king_n of_o peace_n heb._n 7.2_o and_o that_o the_o very_a same_o peace_n be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v appear_v by_o the_o same_o apostle_n hebr._n follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n this_o union_n and_o agreement_n proceed_v from_o love_n which_o be_v two_o fold_n 1._o complacentiae_fw-la of_o delight_n 2._o or_o benevolentiae_fw-la of_o good_a will_n 1._o that_o whereby_o we_o love_v and_o affect_v one_o another_o quia_fw-la bone_fw-la because_o he_o be_v already_o good_a and_o so_o love_v his_o virtuous_a and_o lovely_a quality_n and_o condition_n or_o else_o 2._o that_o whereby_o we_o love_v another_o ut_fw-la sit_fw-la bone_fw-la that_o he_o may_v be_v good_a though_o he_o be_v bad_a and_o so_o love_v his_o person_n not_o his_o quality_n 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a_o long_a time_n knit_v together_o but_o a_o opinion_n that_o divide_v they_o like_o sampsons_n fox_n and_o set_v all_o a_o fire_n it_o scatter_v they_o like_o babel_n o_o beloved_n these_o thing_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v what_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v unto_o thy_o brother_n a_o great_a illumination_n and_o a_o large_a sight_n of_o the_o heavenly_a thing_n than_o thy_o narrow_a brain_n can_v comprehend_v be_v thy_o eye_n evil_a because_o god_n be_v good_a or_o lie_v it_o in_o his_o power_n to_o change_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v agree_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o error_n there_o may_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v a_o little_a breach_n cause_v a_o perpetual_a rapture_n and_o division_n the_o saint_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v like_o the_o more_o subtle_a and_o pure_a creature_n like_o the_o more_o spiritual_a nature_n as_o when_o the_o sun_n beam_n be_v divide_v they_o immediate_o unite_v themselves_o again_o nay_o the_o air_n and_o water_n as_o 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strife_n and_o debate_n but_o that_o earth_n will_v afford_v they_o none_o whence_o the_o magician_n conclude_v that_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n be_v there_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v there_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n gal._n 5._o these_o fail_n in_o the_o intention_n of_o their_o peace_n 2._o other_o fail_v in_o the_o extension_n of_o it_o they_o labour_v for_o peace_n but_o not_o with_o all_o but_o only_o with_o a_o few_o of_o their_o own_o this_o be_v nabal_n sin_n who_o be_v david_n and_o who_o be_v the_o son_n of_o jesse_n etc._n etc._n shall_v i_o take_v of_o my_o bread_n and_o of_o my_o water_n and_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n 1_o sam._n 25.10_o 11._o nor_o let_v any_o man_n think_v light_o of_o it_o it_o be_v easy_a to_o observe_v who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v thus_o incline_v such_o as_o be_v of_o the_o pharisee_n religion_n which_o our_o saviour_n reprove_v matth._n 5.43_o etc._n etc._n 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satan_n but_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v to_o such_o as_o abet_v and_o countenance_n and_o hearten_v on_o these_o in_o their_o contention_n and_o strife_n and_o blow_v up_o the_o coal_n the_o sin_n of_o these_o man_n be_v far_o great_a than_o the_o other_o so_o the_o apostle_n argue_v rom._n 1._o ult_n such_o as_o know_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o they_o who_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v worthy_a of_o death_n not_o only_o do_v the_o same_o but_o consent_n and_o take_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o do_v they_o let_v these_o davi_n these_o turbatores_fw-la omnium_fw-la troubler_n of_o israel_n please_v themselves_o as_o much_o as_o they_o will_v because_o there_o be_v many_o of_o they_o and_o so_o they_o consent_v together_o their_o condition_n be_v dreadful_a and_o true_o and_o proper_o devilish_a for_o if_o the_o peacemaker_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v matth._n 5._o then_o as_o true_o be_v the_o perturber_n and_o troubler_n of_o the_o peace_n 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to_o come_v to_o god_n himself_o example_n thou_o be_v a_o drunkard_n john_n baptist_n come_v neither_o eat_v nor_o drink_v he_o call_v to_o thou_o to_o come_v into_o his_o way_n of_o sobriety_n and_o temperance_n thou_o sigh_v and_o will_v not_o go_v out_o of_o thy_o own_o way_n thou_o will_v have_v he_o come_v to_o thou_o and_o be_v a_o good_a fellow_n thou_o be_v covetous_a proud_a etc._n etc._n god_n call_v to_o thou_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o mich._n 6.8_o to_o humble_v thyself_o to_o walk_v with_o thy_o god_n christ_n he_o be_v humble_a and_o lowly_a matth._n 11._o thou_o must_v humble_v thyself_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o but_o the_o rule_n be_v jer._n let_v they_o come_v to_o thou_o go_v not_o thou_o to_o they_o 2._o reprove_v those_o who_o endeavour_n after_o peace_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o it_o be_v not_o couple_v with_o truth_n as_o a_o peace_n in_o opinion_n thus_o many_o accord_n in_o the_o same_o mind_n but_o not_o with_o the_o truth_n and_o holiness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ephes_n 4.15_o the_o truth_n be_v neither_o thou_o nor_o i_o but_o a_o three_o thing_n 3._o those_o who_o agree_v neither_o in_o opinion_n nor_o holiness_n but_o dissent_v and_o be_v at_o discord_n in_o all_o as_o if_o a_o company_n of_o traveller_n tend_v to_o the_o same_o end_n of_o their_o journey_n shall_v quarrel_v about_o the_o way_n they_o see_v many_o beat_a path_n but_o all_o in_o the_o broad_a way_n and_o one_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n another_z that_o be_v it_o and_o when_o they_o know_v somewhat_o of_o the_o way_n yet_o they_o walk_v not_o in_o it_o but_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o way_n which_o they_o know_v not_o and_o what_o they_o know_v therein_o they_o corrupt_v themselves_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o of_o our_o way_n be_v love_n and_o peace_n from_o which_o some_o turn_n aside_o unto_o vain_a jangle_n 1_o tim._n 5.6_o dote_v about_o question_n and_o strife_n of_o word_n whereof_o come_v envy_n strife_n rail_v evil_n surmise_v perverse_a dispute_v of_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n and_o destitute_a of_o the_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 6.4_o a_o certain_a dame_n go_v abroad_o command_v her_o maid_n to_o sweep_v the_o house_n the_o one_o bid_v the_o other_o fetch_v a_o broom_n the_o other_o say_v it_o be_v not_o a_o broom_n but_o a_o besom_n etc._n etc._n so_o they_o quarrel_n and_o the_o house_n be_v unswept_a and_o not_o only_o unswept_a but_o overturn_v ut_fw-la in_o parabola_fw-la mulieris_fw-la everrentis_fw-la domum_fw-la vulg._n lat._n it_o be_v evertentis_fw-la luk._n 15.8_o mean_a time_n while_o they_o quarrel_v they_o know_v not_o the_o way_n which_o they_o contend_v for_o for_o do_v either_o know_v the_o way_n he_o will_v not_o contend_v no_o man_n will_v quarrel_v with_o a_o blind_a man_n if_o he_o say_v this_o or_o that_o be_v the_o way_n which_o be_v not_o repreh_n who_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o they_o live_v peaceable_o in_o sin_n these_o seek_v peace_n where_o it_o be_v not_o this_o be_v a_o covenant_n with_o hell_n and_o death_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nomen_fw-la habent_fw-la à _fw-la motu_fw-la quibus_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la pax_fw-la isai_n 48.18_o and_o 57.21_o cain_n dwell_v in_o naida_n i._n e._n in_o terra_fw-la instabilitatis_fw-la when_o he_o go_v from_o god_n presence_n gen._n 4.12_o then_o they_o rest_v in_o evil_n sedent_fw-la in_o cathedra_fw-la pestilentiae_fw-la psal_n 1._o agunt_fw-la impiè_fw-la cum_fw-la gaudio_fw-la ut_fw-la dive_v epulo_fw-la in_o evangelio_n ede_fw-mi bibe_fw-la etc._n etc._n this_o night_n etc._n etc._n luk._n 12.10_o for_o till_o they_o rest_v in_o evil_n god_n patience_n continue_v and_o he_o expect_v conversion_n thus_o god_n tell_v abraham_n that_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o amorites_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v not_o
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here_o call_v baptism_n this_o also_o they_o may_v note_v who_o contend_v for_o child_n baptism_n that_o they_o of_o ripe_a year_n be_v also_o baptize_v yet_o with_o many_o of_o they_o god_n be_v not_o well_o please_v more_o proper_o also_o to_o our_o purpose_n we_o may_v take_v notice_n that_o all_o eat_v of_o the_o spiritual_a meat_n and_o all_o drink_v of_o the_o spiritual_a drink_n etc._n etc._n yet_o with_o many_o of_o they_o god_n be_v not_o well_o please_v man_n may_v partake_v of_o both_o the_o sacrament_n yet_o not_o please_v god_n the_o reason_n may_v appear_v 1._o from_o consideration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n themselves_o 2._o of_o the_o person_n partake_v of_o they_o 3._o of_o god_n himself_o not_o please_v with_o they_o not_o the_o partaker_n of_o they_o 1._o the_o sacrament_n be_v of_o one_o common_a name_n with_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o offering_n of_o the_o law_n the_o new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o be_v not_o for_o themselves_o but_o indifferent_a dispensation_n ordain_v for_o man_n as_o helpful_a unto_o he_o for_o the_o promote_a of_o some_o better_a thing_n for_o the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v either_o 1._o primary_n and_o principal_a or_o else_o 2._o secondary_a and_o in_o order_n to_o the_o principal_a will_n of_o god_n the_o sacrament_n be_v only_o of_o the_o secondary_a will_n and_o commandment_n and_o serviceable_a unto_o the_o first_o according_a to_o which_o our_o lord_n say_v i_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_n hos_n 6.6_o mark_v 2.33_o 2._o mercy_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n faith_n righteousness_n judgement_n humility_n meekness_n patience_n long-suffering_a etc._n etc._n these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o be_v the_o primary_n and_o principal_a will_n of_o god_n see_v note_n in_o exod._n 12.43_o since_o therefore_o the_o sacrament_n themselves_o be_v but_o sign_n and_o seal_n of_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n unto_o which_o they_o be_v serviceable_a and_o for_o which_o they_o be_v make_v and_o ordain_v of_o god_n they_o can_v in_o themselves_o approve_v themselves_o unto_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v please_v with_o they_o i_o say_v not_o in_o themselves_o but_o as_o they_o be_v vehicle_n sign_n and_o seal_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n which_o they_o convey_v in_o they_o and_o with_o they_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n partake_v of_o the_o sacrament_n as_o eat_v the_o same_o spiritual_a meat_n and_o drink_v the_o same_o spiritual_a drink_n they_o may_v possible_o be_v wicked_a man_n for_o we_o read_v of_o cain_n that_o he_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o judas_n be_v a_o present_a partaker_n of_o the_o sacrament_n at_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o it_o luk._n 22.21_o isai_n 1.11_o 15._o hos_fw-la 8.12_o 13._o they_o
and_o excellent_a new_a thing_n be_v present_a in_o regard_n of_o time_n and_o therefore_o the_o lxx_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o signify_v now_o or_o at_o this_o present_a time_n for_o this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v psal_n 118.24_o the_o new_a day_n of_o grace_n when_o all_o thing_n become_v new_a a_o psalm_n proper_a for_o the_o new_a day_n of_o grace_n and_o proper_a for_o the_o entertainment_n of_o the_o new_a man_n the_o new_a king_n when_o he_o come_v to_o jerusalem_n in_o triumph_n and_o the_o people_n sing_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o next_o word_n to_o those_o i_o name_v in_o the_o psalm_n hosannah_n save_v we_o now_o o_o lord_n whereby_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n know_v the_o people_n ascribe_v to_o jesus_n the_o honour_n of_o christ_n the_o messiah_n the_o new_a man._n and_o so_o much_o for_o proof_n also_o of_o the_o three_o point_n if_o we_o now_o inquire_v into_o the_o reason_n of_o all_o these_o truth_n why_o the_o lord_n show_v these_o true_a these_o excellent_a these_o present_a new_a thing_n unto_o we_o and_o bid_v we_o behold_v they_o it_o be_v not_o from_o any_o merit_n of_o we_o but_o from_o his_o own_o love_n to_o the_o new_a man_n in_o who_o he_o be_v well_o please_v and_o from_o his_o free_a grace_n love_n and_o mercy_n in_o christ_n the_o new_a man_n to_o his_o new_a people_n and_o into_o this_o reason_n the_o new_a man_n resolve_v his_o father_n revelation_n of_o these_o new_a thing_n unto_o his_o new_a people_n matth._n 11.25_o 26._o i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveil_v they_o unto_o babe_n even_o so_o father_n why_o for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o for_o the_o very_a same_o reason_n and_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o own_o gracious_a promise_n in_o the_o new_a man_n christ_n and_o for_o the_o love_n he_o bear_v to_o those_o excellent_a new_a thing_n and_o for_o his_o love_n grace_n and_o mercy_n which_o he_o bear_v to_o his_o new_a people_n it_o please_v he_o and_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o his_o fight_n to_o make_v they_o partaker_n of_o these_o true_a excellent_a and_o present_a new_a thing_n and_o to_o make_v all_o thing_n new_a to_o they_o so_o say_v the_o wiseman_n prov._n 22.21_o have_v i_o not_o write_v to_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tripliciter_fw-la threefold_a so_o the_o lxx_o the_o vulg._n lat._n and_o vatablus_n have_v i_o not_o write_v to_o thou_o three_o way_n in_o the_o law_n prophet_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o contain_v job_n the_o psalm_n and_o solomon_n writing_n that_o solomon_n may_v speak_v here_o in_o the_o person_n of_o god_n have_v i_o not_o write_v to_o thou_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o as_o we_o turn_v it_o have_v i_o not_o write_v to_o thou_o excellent_a thing_n or_o rather_o according_a to_o the_o word_n thrice_o excellent_a thing_n in_o counsel_n and_o knowledge_n that_o i_o may_v make_v thou_o know_v the_o truth_n or_o certainty_n of_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n i_o have_v write_v unto_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o great_a thing_n the_o honourable_a and_o excellent_a thing_n of_o my_o law_n hos_fw-la 8.12_o confer_v mich._n 6.8_o and_o thus_o you_o have_v hear_v how_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v have_v point_v we_o to_o the_o truth_n excellency_n and_o presence_n of_o these_o new_a thing_n with_o the_o reason_n of_o they_o and_o so_o discover_v unto_o we_o the_o aim_n of_o they_o 2._o it_o point_v we_o also_o to_o our_o duty_n which_o will_v appear_v in_o the_o special_a use_n and_o application_n of_o these_o three_o point_n of_o doctrine_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o first_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v these_o new_a thing_n be_v certain_a faithful_a and_o true_a it_o be_v useful_a for_o instruction_n and_o reprehension_n 1._o this_o discover_v unto_o we_o one_o principal_a ground_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n the_o divinity_n of_o christ_n esay_n 65.15_o 16_o 17._o the_o lord_n god_n shall_v call_v his_o servant_n by_o another_o name_n or_o new_a name_n as_o before_z i._n e._n by_o the_o name_n of_o christian_n as_o act._n 11.26_o that_o he_o who_o bless_v himself_o in_o the_o earth_n shall_v bless_v himself_o in_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n and_o he_o that_o swear_v in_o the_o earth_n shall_v swear_v by_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n for_o behold_v i_o create_v new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n etc._n etc._n he_o who_o be_v call_v by_o this_o new_a name_n the_o christian_a man_n that_o bless_v himself_o shall_v bless_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n or_o the_o god_n amen_n as_o christ_n be_v call_v as_o elsewhere_o so_o apoc._n 3.14_o thus_o say_v the_o amen_o the_o faithful_a the_o true_a witness_n thus_o when_o often_o in_o the_o gospel_n we_o have_v theâ—_n word_n very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o it_o be_v in_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o truth_n of_o truth_n say_v unto_o you_o it_o may_v as_o well_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n as_o to_o be_v a_o firm_a asseveration_n as_o some_o conceive_v and_o i_o have_v hear_v of_o a_o old_a latin_a translation_n that_o have_v it_o veritas_fw-la veritatis_fw-la truth_n of_o truth_n for_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hebr._n 1_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o father_n glory_n or_o as_o we_o have_v it_o in_o the_o nicene_n creed_n light_n of_o light_n for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o a_o helenistical_a notion_n signify_v light_a so_o may_v the_o same_o son_n of_o god_n be_v also_o as_o true_o call_v truth_n of_o truth_n or_o the_o god_n amen_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n or_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o truth_n joh._n 14.6_o 2._o it_o point_v we_o to_o the_o principal_a object_n of_o our_o faith_n these_o true_a and_o certain_a new_a thing_n thus_o our_o saviour_n argue_v joh._n 8.46_o if_o i_o tell_v you_o truth_n why_o do_v you_o not_o believe_v i_o truth_n require_v belief_n the_o firm_a foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o my_o word_n shall_v not_o pass_v away_o matth._n 24.35_o 3._o it_o discover_v the_o great_a grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o our_o god_n who_o reveil_v his_o son_n the_o new_a man_n in_o his_o new_a people_n gal._n 1.15_o and_o all_o new_a thing_n to_o they_o 2._o as_o for_o reprehension_n 1._o it_o reprove_v those_o who_o believe_v not_o these_o certain_a new_a thing_n or_o if_o they_o believe_v some_o of_o they_o yet_o not_o all_o but_o pick_v and_o choose_v what_o they_o will_v believe_v such_o be_v they_o who_o will_v believe_v nothing_o but_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n or_o only_o the_o dignity_n of_o these_o new_a thing_n not_o the_o duty_n they_o require_v not_o consider_v that_o every_o word_n of_o god_n be_v true_a whether_o it_o be_v a_o commandment_n oâ—_n a_o prohibition_n or_o a_o commination_n or_o narration_n or_o a_o testimony_n or_o what_o ever_o word_n of_o god_n it_o be_v it_o be_v true_a and_o to_o be_v believe_v as_o well_o as_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n 2._o it_o reprove_v those_o who_o be_v offend_v at_o such_o as_o show_v they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o behold_v these_o â—â—â—tain_a new_a thing_n such_o be_v the_o galatian_n ungrateful_a man_n be_o i_o become_v your_o enemy_n because_o 〈◊〉_d you_o the_o truth_n say_v st._n paul_n gal._n 4.16_o a_o most_o unreasonable_a thing_n because_o truth_n in_o itself_o be_v most_o amiable_a but_o veritas_fw-la lucens_fw-la amatur_fw-la redarguens_fw-la odio_fw-la habetur_fw-la truth_n in_o the_o abstract_n in_o itself_o consider_v it_o be_v most_o lovely_a but_o when_o it_o reprove_v we_o then_o we_o hate_v it_o and_o he_o that_o show_v it_o to_o we_o as_o he_o that_o have_v lie_v long_o in_o a_o deep_a dark_a dungeon_n though_o he_o true_o say_v with_o the_o wise_a man_n sure_o the_o light_n be_v good_a and_o it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n to_o behold_v the_o sun_n yet_o if_o after_o long_a continuance_n in_o that_o thick_a darkness_n one_o shall_v show_v he_o the_o light_n though_o but_o of_o a_o small_a candle_n he_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o put_v it_o out_o and_o fly_v in_o his_o face_n that_o bring_v it_o thus_o the_o athenian_n bring_v paul_n unto_o areopagus_n the_o high_a court_n in_o athens_n to_o examine_v he_o what_o his_o new_a doctrine_n be_v because_o he_o teach_v these_o true_a and_o certain_a new_a thing_n jesus_n the_o new_a man_n and_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a act._n
to_o see_v his_o new_a day_n and_o he_o see_v it_o and_o be_v glad_a joh._n 8.5_o 6._o and_o the_o patriarch_n see_v these_o new_a thing_n afar_o off_o and_o be_v persuade_v of_o they_o and_o embrace_v they_o hebr._n 11.13_o but_o when_o this_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n now_o come_v among_o his_o own_o his_o own_o receive_v he_o not_o many_o prophet_n and_o king_n desire_v to_o see_v the_o thing_n which_o you_o see_v say_v our_o saviour_n luk._n 10.24_o but_o our_o apostle_n prefer_v the_o sight_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n before_o that_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o when_o he_o come_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o jew_n despise_v he_o and_o reject_v he_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o now_o themselves_o be_v reject_v of_o god_n and_o scatter_v among_o all_o nation_n belove_a in_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v much_o talk_n among_o we_o much_o glory_v of_o christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n much_o talk_n of_o christ_n day_n the_o new_a birth_n and_o the_o new_a man_n and_o the_o new_a covenant_n but_o where_o shall_v we_o find_v that_o new_a birth_n that_o new_a covenant_n that_o renew_v mind_n in_o who_o be_v that_o new_a heart_n in_o who_o be_v that_o new_a spirit_n where_o be_v that_o new_a creature_n where_o be_v that_o new_a life_n that_o excellent_a new_a christian_a life_n where_o be_v all_o these_o new_a thing_n bowel_n of_o mercy_n kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a love_n joy_n peace_n gentleness_n goodness_n temperance_n these_o these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o be_v the_o new_a thing_n the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o new_a man_n and_o behold_v now_o be_v the_o acceptable_a time_n behold_v now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n god_n offer_v these_o in_o his_o ordinance_n unto_o we_o and_o invite_v we_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o they_o wherefore_o beloved_n i_o beseech_v you_o let_v we_o take_v good_a heed_n when_o these_o be_v now_o present_a with_o we_o and_o offer_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o reject_v they_o not_o as_o the_o jew_n do_v let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o disesteem_v not_o that_o new_a man_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n it_o be_v not_o true_o speak_v of_o we_o isa_n 53.2_o when_o we_o shall_v fâ—â—_n he_o he_o have_v no_o form_n nor_o comeliness_n there_o be_v no_o beauty_n that_o we_o shall_v desire_v he_o he_o be_v despise_v and_o reject_v of_o man_n a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o acquaint_v with_o grief_n and_o we_o hide_v as_o it_o be_v our_o face_n from_o he_o he_o be_v despise_v and_o we_o esteem_v he_o not_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n it_o be_v not_o say_v of_o we_o he_o come_v among_o his_o own_o and_o his_o own_o receive_v he_o not_o more_o note_n on_o two_o corinth_n v._o 17._o that_o which_o remain_v of_o this_o text_n be_v the_o order_n of_o the_o former_a word_n unto_o the_o latter_a and_o so_o they_o afford_v we_o these_o two_o point_n of_o doctrine_n 1._o the_o old_a thing_n must_v first_o pass_v away_o before_o all_o thing_n can_v become_v new_a 2._o when_o the_o old_a thing_n be_v pass_v away_o then_o behold_v all_o thing_n be_v become_v new_a both_o which_o i_o shall_v by_o god_n gracious_a assistance_n dispatch_v and_o so_o make_v a_o end_n of_o this_o text._n you_o may_v remember_v the_o old_a thing_n here_o mean_v be_v either_o 1._o ceremonial_a oppose_v to_o new_a i._n e._n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a or_o else_o 2._o moral_a oppose_v to_o new_a i._n e._n to_o thing_n holy_a just_a and_o good_a 1._o then_o the_o ceremonial_a old_a thing_n must_v first_o pass_v away_o before_o all_o thing_n become_v new_a i._n e._n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a the_o apostle_n demonstrate_v this_o from_o the_o high_a priest_n entrance_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n once_o a_o year_n only_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o signify_v that_o the_o way_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o that_o new_a and_o live_a way_n or_o way_n of_o life_n be_v not_o yet_o make_v manifest_a while_o as_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n be_v yet_o stand_v hebr._n 9.7_o 8._o and_o hebr._n 12.26_o 27._o yet_o once_o more_o say_v the_o lord_n i_o shake_v not_o the_o earth_n only_o but_o also_o heaven_n and_o this_o word_n yet_o once_o more_o signify_v the_o remove_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v shake_v as_o of_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v that_o those_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v shake_v may_v remain_v but_o here_o a_o question_n may_v be_v make_v be_v not_o these_o old_a ceremonial_a service_n divine_a ordinance_n as_o well_o as_o the_o new_a and_o why_o then_o must_v these_o pass_v away_o before_o all_o thing_n become_v new_a the_o answer_n to_o this_o doubt_n shall_v be_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o point_n which_o will_v appear_v 1._o partly_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o new_a thing_n the_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a truth_n themselves_o and_o 2._o partly_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o old_a people_n to_o who_o they_o be_v reveil_v and_o god_n gracious_a condescent_n thereunto_o 1._o as_o for_o the_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a truth_n themselves_o there_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v cover_v with_o type_n and_o figure_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o it_o be_v impossible_a say_v dionysius_n areopagita_n that_o the_o beam_n of_o divine_a light_n shall_v otherwise_o shine_v unto_o we_o than_o as_o it_o be_v envelop_v and_o hide_v in_o variety_n of_o holy_a cover_n as_o in_o nature_n there_o be_v first_o the_o blade_n than_o the_o ear_n than_o the_o full_a corn_n in_o the_o ear_n now_o the_o blade_n and_o the_o ear_n be_v no_o long_o regard_v than_o while_o the_o wheat_n be_v ripe_a and_o as_o the_o kernel_n be_v bring_v forth_o not_o naked_a but_o cover_v with_o a_o shell_n and_o husk_n and_o when_o it_o be_v ripe_a they_o be_v do_v away_o and_o the_o kernel_n only_o respect_v so_o it_o please_v the_o only_a wise_a god_n to_o bring_v to_o light_v his_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a truth_n not_o open_o and_o naked_o but_o cover_v with_o ceremony_n type_n and_o figure_n as_o husk_n 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the_o second_o time_n revel_v 12._o then_o the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n dwell_v safe_o in_o their_o land_n when_o they_o dwell_v in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o they_o when_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o dwell_a place_n psal_n 90.1_o than_o they_o know_v that_o jehovah_n be_v their_o god_n ezech._n 28.26_o quaere_fw-la be_v all_o prophecy_n fulfil_v what_o say_v our_o lord_n in_o the_o forename_a place_n luk._n 24._o necesse_fw-la fuit_fw-la impleri_fw-la omne_fw-la but_o if_o all_o prophecy_n be_v then_o fulfil_v what_o do_v john_n prophecy_n of_o in_o his_o revelation_n all_o thing_n therefore_o be_v fulfil_v concern_v the_o first_o come_v of_o christ_n but_o john_n prophesy_v of_o his_o second_o come_v and_o of_o the_o mystical_a christ_n come_v in_o his_o member_n destroy_v babylon_n the_o city_n of_o whoredom_n and_o antichrist_n of_o the_o erect_v the_o kingdom_n and_o the_o city_n of_o god_n the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n and_o touch_v this_o many_o oracle_n of_o the_o prophet_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v which_o yet_o want_v their_o accomplishment_n and_o fulfil_n then_o that_o of_o isai_n 11.4_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o lip_n he_o shall_v slay_v the_o wicked_a one_o compare_v with_o 2_o thess_n 2.8_o which_o the_o lord_n shall_v destroy_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o mouth_n then_o the_o wolf_n shall_v dwell_v with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o leopard_n shall_v lie_v down_o with_o the_o kid_n vers_fw-la 6._o the_o lord_n have_v be_v long_o and_o be_v yet_o fulfil_a that_o of_o zephany_n 3.8_o which_o do_v then_o will_v i_o turn_v to_o the_o people_n a_o pure_a language_n that_o they_o may_v all_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o serve_v he_o with_o one_o shoulder_n in_o the_o kingdom_n and_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n revel_v 1.9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o when_o the_o kingdom_n shall_v be_v restore_v to_o israel_n act._n 1._o object_n but_o if_o christ_n have_v ascend_v 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cor._n 1.19_o this_o amen_o amen_n he_o who_o be_v the_o truth_n of_o truth_n this_o be_v christ_n the_o amen_o apoc._n 3.14_o this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o joh._n 5._o ult_n that_o amen_o in_o who_o and_o through_o who_o we_o pray_v and_o call_v upon_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n for_o the_o ratify_n of_o all_o the_o promise_n by_o who_o and_o through_o who_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v fulfil_v and_o in_o who_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v fulfil_v and_o in_o who_o the_o lord_n perform_v all_o our_o petition_n in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n which_o therefore_o we_o seal_v with_o amen_o 2._o all_o the_o type_n and_o figure_n be_v empty_a until_o christ_n fulfil_v they_o for_o what_o
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outward_a adultery_n vers_fw-la 27._o of_o that_o chapter_n these_o lust_n be_v here_o mean_v and_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lust_n of_o error_n which_o be_v a_o misconceit_n or_o mistake_v and_o a_o false_a judgement_n thereupon_o arise_v from_o similitude_n or_o likeness_n of_o thing_n as_o when_o we_o approve_v and_o allow_v that_o for_o true_a which_o be_v false_a and_o contrariwise_o disallow_v that_o for_o false_a which_o be_v true_a whence_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n proceed_v the_o embrace_v of_o evil_n instead_o of_o good_a and_o the_o shun_v of_o good_a instead_o of_o evil_a so_o that_o lust_n be_v then_o erroneous_a and_o deceitful_a when_o be_v themselves_o infect_v they_o sway_v to_o their_o inclination_n the_o judgement_n of_o the_o understanding_n which_o conclude_v falsehood_n for_o truth_n and_o propound_v this_o false_a judgement_n to_o the_o will_v the_o word_n here_o use_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d seduction_n or_o lead_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o from_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v which_o answer_v to_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o err_v or_o swerve_v from_o the_o way_n and_o end_n of_o it_o which_o also_o signify_v to_o sin_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o seduce_a and_o mislead_v out_o of_o this_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a good_a and_o end_n of_o the_o law_n but_o because_o in_o every_o deceit_n some_o confidence_n be_v presuppose_v in_o the_o party_n deceive_v proportional_o thereunto_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n be_v general_o see_v one_o of_o these_o two_o way_n either_o 1._o by_o persuade_v to_o a_o false_a and_o erroneous_a judgement_n which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o lust_n as_o when_o intemperance_n persuade_v we_o to_o a_o immoderate_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n promise_v we_o security_n and_o ease_n or_o 2._o by_o reward_v those_o who_o be_v persuade_v by_o they_o otherwise_o than_o they_o promise_v and_o that_o be_v lust_n performance_n which_o be_v two_o fold_n either_o 1._o deprive_v they_o of_o the_o good_a which_o they_o hope_v for_o and_o which_o their_o lust_n promise_v they_o or_o 2._o pay_v they_o home_o with_o a_o evil_a which_o they_o fear_v not_o which_o their_o lust_n make_v they_o secure_a of_o 1._o the_o first_o of_o these_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o the_o latter_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o deceit_n wherein_o you_o shall_v not_o meet_v with_o these_o example_n be_v obvious_a the_o first_o which_o present_v its_o self_n unto_o we_o be_v the_o very_a first_o that_o be_v practise_v in_o the_o world_n gen._n 3._o where_o the_o woman_n be_v persuade_v by_o her_o lust_n of_o intemperance_n pride_n and_o ambition_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v no_o less_o than_o god_n know_v good_a and_o evil_a and_o secure_v of_o god_n threaten_v that_o if_o they_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n they_o shall_v die_v 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large_a promise_n the_o rich_a man_n avarice_n and_o riotous_a lust_n make_v he_o luk._n 12.19_o soul_n thou_o have_v much_o good_n lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o many_o year_n eat_v drink_v and_o be_v merry_a but_o god_n say_v unto_o he_o thou_o fool_n this_o night_n thy_o soul_n shall_v be_v require_v of_o thou_o and_o then_o who_o shall_v these_o thing_n be_v which_o thou_o have_v provide_v example_n of_o this_o kind_n be_v infinite_a i_o will_v to_o god_n our_o own_o experience_n do_v not_o furnish_v we_o with_o too_o many_o see_v prov._n 31.30_o favour_n be_v deceitful_a and_o covetousness_n mar._n 4.19_o let_v we_o inquire_v into_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o why_o lust_n be_v thus_o deceitful_a the_o apostle_n acquit_v god_n the_o universal_a cause_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n from_o have_v any_o hand_n in_o this_o evil_a let_v no_o man_n say_v when_o he_o be_v tempt_v that_o i_o be_o tempt_v of_o god_n say_v st._n jam._n 1.13_o for_o he_o be_v intentator_fw-la malorum_fw-la so_o 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vers_fw-la 3._o of_o that_o chapter_n thus_o because_o the_o gentile_n though_o they_o know_v god_n yet_o they_o glorify_v he_o not_o as_o god_n but_o become_v vain_a and_o their_o foolish_a heart_n be_v darken_v god_n give_v they_o up_o to_o uncleanness_n through_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n to_o dishonour_v their_o own_o body_n etc._n etc._n receive_v in_o themselves_o the_o recompense_n of_o their_o own_o error_n or_o deceit_n which_o be_v meet_v rom._n 1_o 21-27_a and_o because_o they_o that_o perish_v in_o sin_n suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v delude_v with_o all_o deceivableness_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v for_o this_o cause_n god_n send_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o strength_n of_o error_n
and_o deceitfulness_n that_o they_o may_v believe_v a_o lie_n 2_o thess_n 2.10_o 11._o for_o sure_o god_n who_o be_v the_o essential_a truth_n can_v no_o more_o deceive_v than_o the_o fire_n can_v moisten_v or_o the_o sun_n make_v dark_a wherefore_o if_o it_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o god_n nature_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o deceitful_a lust_n we_o may_v seek_v the_o cause_n rather_o in_o he_o who_o be_v contrary_a unto_o god_n and_o who_o be_v that_o but_o satan_n to_o who_o it_o belong_v as_o natural_o to_o be_v a_o deceiver_n as_o a_o tempter_n that_o place_n gen._n 3._o prove_v both_o and_o therefore_o apoc._n 12.9_o that_o great_a dragon_n that_o old_a serpent_n call_v the_o devil_n and_o satan_n be_v say_v to_o deceive_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o our_o saviour_n appropriate_v deceitful_a lust_n unto_o the_o devil_n joh._n 8.44_o which_o he_o do_v either_o 1._o immediate_o by_o himself_o or_o 2._o mediate_o by_o lay_v a_o fair_a varnish_n upon_o the_o object_n or_o 3._o by_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d you_o will_v or_o you_o have_v a_o lust_n to_o do_v so_o that_o you_o make_v the_o devil_n lust_n your_o own_o when_o you_o commit_v they_o and_o be_v willing_o deceive_v by_o they_o so_o that_o we_o they_o may_v be_v and_o true_o be_v if_o we_o excuse_v they_o though_o they_o be_v the_o devil_n because_o he_o suggest_v they_o all_o these_o do_v but_o propound_v the_o object_n set_v out_o with_o the_o fair_a varnish_n persuade_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o as_o the_o devil_n commend_v the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n and_o use_v argument_n to_o persuade_v the_o woman_n but_o you_o have_v not_o yet_o hear_v who_o be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o this_o deceit_n who_o else_o be_v it_o but_o every_o man_n own_o self_n for_o howsoever_o most_o man_n be_v subject_a to_o be_v flatter_v yet_o the_o great_a flatterer_n be_v the_o self-flatterer_n so_o though_o the_o devil_n as_o agent_n deceive_v we_o yet_o the_o arch-deceiver_n be_v the_o self-deceiver_n and_o to_o this_o original_a st._n james_n refer_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n every_o man_n say_v he_o be_v deceive_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o entice_v jam._n 1.14_o and_z vers_n 22._o they_o that_o be_v hearer_n only_o of_o the_o word_n and_o not_o doer_n also_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o that_o deceive_v themselves_o with_o a_o false_a judgement_n and_o the_o proud_a man_n who_o think_v he_o be_v some_o body_n when_o he_o be_v nothing_o at_o all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o deceive_v his_o own_o mind_n gal._n 6.3_o and_o the_o self_n justiciary_a be_v a_o self-deceiver_n 1_o joh._n 1._o the_o devil_n can_v do_v nothing_o neither_o by_o subtlety_n nor_o force_n unless_o we_o yield_v to_o he_o we_o have_v now_o find_v out_o the_o principal_a cause_n of_o these_o deceitful_a lust_n add_v we_o but_o hereunto_o the_o principium_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la or_o principle_n from_o whence_o a_o man_n lust_n become_v deceitful_a and_o the_o reason_n may_v prove_v sufficient_a the_o principium_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la be_v self-love_n which_o be_v the_o brood_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n and_o according_o seem_v small_a and_o earthly_a rom._n 8._o 1_o cor._n 15._o it_o imply_v the_o concupiscence_n or_o lust_n as_o her_o purveyour_fw-mi so_o plato_n call_v it_o de_fw-fr rep._n libr._n 4._o to_o bring_v in_o convenient_a provision_n of_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o support_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n and_o what_o be_v they_o but_o earthly_a object_n or_o thing_n delightful_a unto_o sense_n for_o so_o the_o fancy_n have_v no_o better_a thing_n persuade_v the_o concupiscence_n and_o both_o these_o draw_v the_o will_n to_o their_o party_n by_o which_o mean_v the_o faction_n be_v so_o strong_a that_o the_o understanding_n be_v easy_o bring_v off_o to_o judge_v as_o the_o concupiscence_n and_o lust_n will_v have_v it_o whence_o the_o man_n become_v a_o self-deceiver_n lead_v away_o and_o entice_v by_o his_o own_o lust_n all_o which_o lay_v together_o may_v serve_v to_o demonstrate_v this_o truth_n that_o lust_n be_v deceitful_a observe_v 1._o which_o discover_v unto_o we_o as_o one_o chief_a property_n of_o our_o lust_n the_o error_n and_o deceitfulness_n of_o they_o observe_v 2._o so_o also_o what_o a_o dangerous_a companion_n a_o evil_a man_n be_v to_o himself_o he_o be_v entangle_v in_o a_o deceit_n which_o be_v the_o great_a of_o all_o other_o quia_fw-la deceptor_n deceptum_fw-la nunquam_fw-la deserit_fw-la observe_v 3._o how_o dangerous_a a_o companion_n then_o be_v such_o a_o deceive_a man_n unto_o another_o every_o man_n lust_n be_v deceitful_a but_o evil_a man_n that_o they_o may_v deceive_v the_o simple_a and_o bring_v they_o into_o their_o own_o snare_n add_v industry_n to_o their_o deceit_n they_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v ephes_n 4._o 2_o pet._n 2.14_o 18._o all_o which_o we_o know_v well_o enough_o yet_o how_o careless_a and_o heedless_a be_v we_o for_o all_o that_o who_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v delude_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n in_o other_o thing_n that_o be_v without_o we_o o_o how_o circumspect_a and_o careful_a we_o be_v as_o in_o our_o trade_n lest_o we_o shall_v be_v overreach_v by_o a_o crafty_a merchant_n lest_o we_o shall_v be_v cozen_v with_o counterfeit_a ware_n or_o false_a weight_n adulterate_a coin_n or_o light_a gold_n and_o who_o of_o we_o will_v be_v hire_v to_o keep_v a_o fraudulent_a unfaithful_a servant_n within_o our_o door_n but_o how_o easy_o be_v we_o circumvent_v by_o our_o own_o lust_n and_o that_o in_o thing_n of_o the_o great_a consequence_n how_o foolish_a how_o disobedient_a deceive_v serve_v diverse_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n live_v in_o malice_n and_o envy_n hateful_a and_o hate_v one_o another_o tit._n 3.3_o not_o consider_v that_o thus_o we_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o take_v we_o captive_a at_o his_o will_n 2_o tim._n 2.26_o such_o be_v they_o who_o though_o their_o lust_n have_v not_o yet_o so_o far_o deceive_v they_o that_o they_o live_v in_o open_a and_o scandalous_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n yet_o they_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 95.10_o who_o st._n judas_n compare_v unto_o the_o planet_n which_o be_v carry_v about_o with_o the_o diurnal_a and_o regular_a motion_n of_o the_o heaven_n yet_o every_o one_o have_v his_o own_o private_a and_o proper_a motion_n they_o have_v a_o fair_a outward_a show_n and_o form_n of_o godliness_n yet_o they_o deny_v the_o power_n of_o it_o in_o their_o heart_n psal_n 64.5_o 6._o amos_n 2.4_o yea_o their_o deceive_a heart_n cause_v they_o to_o err_v so_o far_o that_o they_o suspect_v those_o for_o deceiver_n who_o warn_v they_o of_o this_o deceitfulness_n
of_o lust_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o can_v stand_v with_o salvation_n thus_o the_o jew_n say_v that_o christ_n the_o truth_n itself_o deceive_v the_o people_n joh._n 7._o and_o the_o pharisee_n call_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o deceiver_n matth._n 2.63_o and_o this_o imputation_n descend_v from_o the_o master_n to_o the_o disciple_n for_o st._n paul_n rank_n this_o among_o the_o character_n of_o christ_n minister_n to_o be_v account_v deceiver_n and_o yet_o to_o be_v true_a 2_o cor._n 6.8_o and_o the_o primitive_a christian_n as_o st._n hierom_n report_v be_v call_v impostores_fw-la impostor_n and_o deceiver_n as_o many_o be_v repute_v now_o a_o day_n only_o because_o they_o discover_v unto_o other_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o their_o lust_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v fear_v many_o under_o this_o pretence_n be_v harden_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o far_o deceive_v with_o their_o lust_n that_o they_o think_v they_o be_v not_o deceive_v at_o all_o nay_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a they_o shall_v like_o those_o jer._n 7.4_o that_o be_v deceive_v with_o lie_a word_n cry_v out_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o yet_o steal_v commit_v adultery_n and_o swear_v false_o and_o come_v and_o stand_v before_o god_n in_o his_o house_n and_o say_v we_o be_v deliver_v and_o free_v to_o commit_v all_o these_o abomination_n for_o be_v there_o not_o who_o think_v they_o may_v do_v all_o this_o and_o yet_o think_v nay_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o can_v be_v deceive_v in_o the_o main_a that_o they_o can_v be_v deceive_v of_o their_o salvation_n that_o they_o can_v miss_v of_o eternal_a life_n for_o why_o the_o elect_n can_v be_v deceive_v and_o they_o presume_v themselves_o to_o be_v elect_v alas_o poor_a delude_a man_n how_o palpable_o do_v self-love_n deceive_v they_o insomuch_o that_o they_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n itself_o nor_o will_v they_o consider_v it_o as_o a_o scripture_n belong_v unto_o they_o which_o st._n paul_n write_v to_o the_o corinthian_n 1_o cor._n 6.8_o 9_o 10._o you_o do_v wrong_a and_o defraud_v and_o that_o your_o brethren_n know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o unrighteous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o deceive_v neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a nor_o abuser_n of_o themselves_o with_o mankind_n not_o thief_n nor_o covetous_a nor_o drunkard_n nor_o reviler_n nor_o extortioner_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o lest_o any_o one_o shall_v deceive_v himself_o and_o think_v to_o salve_v all_o with_o a_o quatenus_fw-la of_o some_o feign_a distinction_n or_o other_o the_o apostle_n speak_v more_o plain_a ephes_n 5.5_o 6._o know_v this_o say_v he_o that_o no_o whoremonger_n nor_o unclean_a person_n nor_o covetous_a man_n who_o be_v a_o idolater_n have_v any_o inheritance_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o then_o he_o add_v let_v no_o man_n deceive_v you_o with_o vain_a word_n for_o because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n these_o thing_n be_v so_o evident_a that_o who_o see_v they_o not_o that_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o lord_n open_v the_o eye_n of_o these_o man_n that_o they_o go_v not_o hood-winked_n to_o their_o own_o damnation_n yet_o be_v there_o a_o sort_n of_o man_n worse_o than_o these_o so_o far_o deceive_v and_o besot_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o error_n that_o they_o be_v whole_o transform_v into_o the_o nature_n of_o they_o they_o be_v of_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o father_n they_o will_v do_v those_o who_o be_v so_o habituate_v in_o error_n and_o deceit_n that_o they_o believe_v not_o the_o truth_n when_o it_o be_v tell_v they_o even_o because_o it_o be_v the_o truth_n joh._n 8.44_o 45._o such_o as_o live_v in_o error_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2_o pet._n 2.18_o their_o whole_a life_n be_v but_o one_o great_a error_n we_o must_v leave_v these_o unto_o god_n if_o peradventure_o he_o will_v give_v they_o repentance_n to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v recover_v themselves_o out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n 2_o tim._n 2.26_o i_o hope_v much_o better_a thing_n of_o you_o yet_o let_v not_o we_o excuse_v our_o own_o error_n by_o blame_v they_o or_o think_v that_o we_o be_v right_a because_o they_o be_v wrong_v no_o no_o belove_a let_v we_o rather_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v exhort_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o own_o erroneous_a lust_n and_o that_o consider_v 1._o the_o danger_n wherein_o we_o be_v of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o 2._o the_o danger_n whereinto_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n expose_v we_o and_o 3._o the_o great_a shame_n and_o infamy_n attend_v upon_o both_o 1._o there_o be_v as_o great_a danger_n of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n as_o to_o the_o fowl_n the_o wild_a beast_n or_o fish_n when_o the_o net_n be_v spread_v and_o the_o bait_n lay_v for_o it_o and_o therefore_o st._n james_n borrow_v his_o metaphor_n from_o thence_o he_o that_o be_v tempt_v say_v he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d draw_v away_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o book_n toll_v on_o and_o allure_v with_o the_o bait_n of_o his_o own_o lust_n as_o the_o word_n proper_o signify_v and_o st._n peter_n 2_o pet._n 2.14_o warn_v we_o of_o such_o as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o beguile_v unstable_a soul_n as_o the_o fisherman_n beguil_n the_o fish_n and_o vers_fw-la 18._o he_o tell_v we_o how_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o deceive_v we_o through_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o flesh_n 2._o the_o danger_n whereunto_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n expose_v we_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v of_o what_o our_o lust_n deceive_v we_o for_o what_o do_v the_o huntsman_n or_o fowler_n or_o fisherman_n spread_v his_o net_n or_o lay_v his_o bait_n for_o the_o beast_n the_o fowl_n or_o fish_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v not_o for_o a_o toy_n or_o a_o trifle_n it_o be_v not_o to_o play_v with_o all_o no_o no_o mulier_fw-la enim_fw-la viri_fw-la pretiosam_fw-la animam_fw-la capit_fw-la the_o sensual_a thought_n and_o lust_n they_o hunt_v only_o after_o the_o most_o precious_a soul_n prov._n 6._o and_o among_o the_o merchandise_n of_o the_o woman_n which_o be_v wickedness_n be_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n apoc._n 18.13_o the_o robber_n lay_v wait_v for_o their_o own_o blood_n and_o lurk_v privy_o for_o their_o own_o life_n prov._n 1.18_o and_o covetous_a man_n who_o will_v be_v rich_a fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o a_o snare_n and_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n so_o that_o deceitful_a lust_n be_v as_o foolish_a as_o they_o be_v hurtful_a according_a to_o the_o true_a rule_n ad_fw-la damnum_fw-la semper_fw-la accedit_fw-la infamia_fw-la infamy_n and_o shame_n always_o attend_v upon_o loss_n it_o be_v shame_n enough_o for_o a_o man_n to_o be_v deceive_v quidvis_fw-la potiùs_fw-la quam_fw-la falli_fw-la i_o patiar_fw-la we_o will_v soon_o suffer_v almost_o any_o thing_n than_o to_o be_v deceive_v it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a discredit_v and_o the_o reason_n be_v the_o most_o of_o we_o think_v ourselves_o wise_a and_o will_v be_v account_v so_o by_o other_o yea_o rather_o than_o to_o be_v think_v rich_a strong_a beautiful_a any_o thing_n so_o that_o a_o man_n will_v yield_v that_o another_o be_v rich_a strong_a or_o fair_a than_o himself_o but_o qui_fw-la velit_fw-la ingenio_fw-la cedere_fw-la rarus_fw-la erit_fw-la it_o be_v a_o rare_a thing_n if_o any_o one_o will_v yield_v that_o another_o have_v more_o wit_n or_o more_o wisdom_n than_o himself_o nay_o many_o for_o this_o reason_n will_v endure_v rather_o to_o be_v call_v knave_n there_o be_v some_o wit_n require_v to_o that_o than_o fool_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o main_a principal_a point_n of_o folly_n and_o therefore_o of_o discredit_n and_o shame_n to_o be_v deceive_v this_o discredit_n of_o be_v deceive_v be_v the_o great_a by_o how_o much_o he_o have_v less_o craft_n or_o wit_n who_o deceive_v we_o for_o to_o be_v deceive_v by_o a_o wiseman_n be_v a_o less_o disgrace_n as_o ahitophel_n be_v by_o hushai_n yet_o that_o deceit_n cause_v ahitophel_n to_o hang_v himself_o but_o to_o be_v deceive_v and_o befool_v and_o that_o by_o a_o fool_n what_o disgrace_n great_a our_o deceitful_a lust_n be_v foolish_a nay_o folly_n itself_o in_o the_o abstract_n for_o the_o folly_n of_o fool_n be_v deceit_n prov._n 14.8_o so_o the_o lust_n of_o
fornication_n be_v call_v folly_n 2_o sam._n 13.12_o and_o it_o make_v a_o man_n a_o fool_n thus_o ammon_n deceive_v by_o that_o lust_n be_v one_o of_o the_o fool_n of_o israel_n vers_fw-la 13._o nay_o youthful_a lust_n transform_v rehoboam_n into_o folly_n itself_o who_o the_o wise_a man_n call_v the_o very_a foolishness_n of_o the_o people_n ecclus._n see_v therefore_o the_o danger_n of_o be_v deceive_v by_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n be_v so_o imminent_a and_o the_o danger_n unto_o which_o that_o deceit_n expose_v we_o of_o so_o great_a consequence_n and_o the_o folly_n accompany_v both_o so_o infamous_a and_o shameful_a it_o concern_v we_o all_o very_o near_o to_o look_v about_o we_o for_o some_o help_n or_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v discover_v and_o escape_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n and_o these_o we_o must_v proportion_v according_a to_o the_o progress_n of_o erroneous_a lust_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o trace_v they_o from_o the_o understanding_n to_o the_o will_n and_o the_o affection_n as_o the_o plaster_n must_v be_v make_v equal_a to_o the_o sore_a 1._o since_o therefore_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n in_o the_o understanding_n proceed_v from_o the_o similitude_n of_o thing_n when_o we_o apprehend_v one_o thing_n under_o the_o show_n and_o appearance_n of_o another_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v deceive_v we_o first_o of_o all_o know_v the_o difference_n of_o thing_n one_o from_o another_o as_o also_o the_o difference_n of_o those_o who_o present_v they_o unto_o we_o which_o because_o it_o be_v exceed_o difficult_a partly_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o be_v many_o and_o obscure_a partly_o by_o reason_n of_o satan_n subtlety_n that_o grand_a impostor_n who_o deceive_v all_o the_o world_n and_o partly_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o malice_n and_o craft_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o deceiver_n and_o partly_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o want_v of_o judgement_n the_o only_a safe_a way_n be_v to_o lay_v aside_o all_o humane_a malice_n deceit_n and_o hypocrisy_n and_o to_o adhere_v unto_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o word_n of_o truth_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o sincere_a milk_n that_o deceive_v not_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o accompany_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o will_v lead_v we_o if_o we_o obey_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n whereby_o we_o shall_v learn_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o lust_n and_o distinguish_v natural_a from_o unnatural_a necessary_a from_o unnecessary_a and_o superfluous_a and_o not_o to_o be_v cozen_v with_o name_n whereby_o our_o lust_n mostwhat_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o cover_v their_o deceit_n to_o distinguish_v frugality_n and_o thrift_n from_o covetousness_n mirth_n from_o madness_n sociableness_n from_o drunkenness_n zeal_n from_o envy_n maintain_v of_o our_o credit_n from_o vain_a glory_n and_o many_o the_o like_a whereby_o also_o we_o may_v distinguish_v satan_n from_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n and_o not_o to_o be_v ignorant_a of_o his_o device_n whereby_o we_o may_v distinguish_v his_o minister_n from_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n and_o minister_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o cor._n 11._o a_o friend_n from_o he_o who_o be_v solo_fw-la nomine_fw-la amicus_fw-la ecclus._n 37.1_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n from_o the_o sleight_n and_o cunning_a craftiness_n of_o man_n whereby_o they_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v eph._n 4.14_o in_o a_o word_n that_o we_o may_v so_o grow_v up_o unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o distinguish_v and_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_n heb._n 5.14_o whereby_o the_o understanding_n be_v enable_v to_o discover_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o lust_n and_o to_o direct_v the_o will_n which_o ought_v to_o follow_v the_o dictate_v of_o the_o understanding_n thus_o inform_v both_o in_o choose_v and_o refuse_v and_o suspend_v choose_v what_o be_v propound_v as_o natural_a and_o necessary_a though_o even_o in_o these_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v a_o special_a regard_n lest_o we_o be_v deceive_v for_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n take_v the_o most_o advantage_n to_o beguile_v we_o with_o those_o desire_n that_o be_v natural_o good_a and_o therefore_o the_o devil_n be_v not_o say_v to_o have_v tempt_v our_o saviour_n all_o the_o time_n of_o his_o abstinence_n but_o when_o he_o hunger_v then_o and_o but_o then_o and_o not_o before_o the_o tempter_n set_v first_o upon_o he_o as_o you_o shall_v read_v luk._n 4.2_o 3._o the_o will_v also_o ought_v to_o follow_v the_o dictate_v of_o the_o understanding_n thus_o inform_v by_o refuse_v unnatural_a and_o unnecessary_a desire_n and_o lust_n of_o which_o according_a to_o the_o two_o kind_n of_o passion_n in_o the_o sensitive_a soul_n the_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a there_o be_v two_o sort_n for_o either_o 1._o they_o accost_v we_o more_o plausible_o more_o subtle_o and_o sly_o as_o the_o serpent_n encounter_v eve_n and_o then_o the_o rule_n be_v to_o fly_v youthful_a lust_n such_o as_o be_v excessive_a eat_v and_o drink_v and_o other_o lust_n of_o the_o concupiscible_a col._n 3.5_o fornication_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n such_o as_o common_o youth_n be_v addict_v unto_o and_o such_o as_o set_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o nonage_n of_o christianity_n thus_o joseph_n flee_v the_o solicitation_n of_o his_o mistress_n for_o of_o this_o our_o first_o mother_n be_v deceive_v by_o stay_v and_o entertain_v long_a conference_n with_o the_o serpent_n and_o it_o may_v be_v our_o own_o case_n for_o i_o fear_v lest_o by_o any_o mean_n as_o the_o serpent_n deceive_v eve_n through_o his_o subtlety_n so_o our_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v be_v corrupt_v from_o the_o simplicity_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n wherefore_o let_v we_o follow_v the_o wise_a man_n counsel_n ecclus._n 18.30_o post_fw-la concupiscentias_fw-la have_v non_fw-la eas_fw-la etc._n etc._n go_v not_o after_o thy_o lust_n but_o refrain_v thyself_o from_o thy_o appetite_n fly_v from_o sin_n as_o from_o a_o serpent_n 2._o another_o sort_n there_o be_v of_o the_o irascible_a and_o they_o encounter_v we_o more_o forcible_o and_o violent_o such_o as_o variance_n envy_n wrath_n strife_n etc._n etc._n col._n 3.8_o than_o the_o rule_n be_v to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n tit._n 2.12_o it_o be_v the_o best_a manner_n in_o this_o case_n to_o be_v unmannerly_a with_o they_o to_o be_v blunt_a and_o downright_a to_o entertain_v they_o rough_o be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o as_o elisha_n give_v order_n that_o they_o shall_v shut_v the_o door_n against_o the_o messenger_n of_o jehoram_n send_v to_o kill_v he_o 2_o king_n 6.32_o for_o say_v he_o be_v not_o his_o master_n foot_n behind_o he_o so_o when_o anger_n desire_v of_o revenge_n contention_n or_o strife_n these_o or_o such_o like_a messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v we_o and_o take_v away_o our_o spiritual_a life_n in_o we_o o_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o the_o heart_n out_o of_o the_o which_o they_o come_v matth._n 15._o upon_o they_o be_v not_o their_o master_n foot_n behind_o they_o therefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o your_o wrath_n for_o be_v not_o their_o master_n foot_n behind_o they_o give_v not_o place_n to_o the_o devil_n he_o come_v after_o it_o they_o come_v to_o take_v away_o thy_o head_n christ_n from_o thou_o 1_o cor._n 11._o for_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o three_o act_n of_o the_o will_n which_o we_o call_v suspension_n we_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n to_o beware_v of_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o deceitful_a lust_n even_o the_o word_n of_o the_o patience_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o true_a cross_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o the_o violence_n and_o tumult_n of_o all_o impetuous_a and_o unruly_a affection_n and_o lust_n be_v quell_v as_o at_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n the_o wind_n and_o sea_n obey_v and_o there_o follow_v a_o great_a calm_a yet_o so_o that_o we_o confess_v that_o our_o deceive_a heart_n have_v cause_v we_o to_o err_v we_o have_v be_v foolish_a disobedient_a deceive_v serve_v diverse_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n we_o have_v err_v and_o stray_v from_o thy_o way_n like_v lose_v sheep_n wherefore_o we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n that_o thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o bring_v into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n we_o and_o all_o such_o as_o have_v err_v and_o be_v deceive_v that_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o the_o shepherd_n and_o bishop_n of_o our_o soul_n grant_v this_o o_o father_n through_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o life_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o ephesian_n v._n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
mind_n the_o lofty_a thought_n of_o our_o own_o power_n and_o strength_n isa_n 2._o before_o he_o come_v our_o mind_n rise_v with_o every_o good_a duty_n we_o perform_v this_o or_o this_o i_o do_v my_o power_n my_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n all_o this_o while_n there_o be_v nothing_o ascribe_v to_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v plain_a the_o true_a josiah_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v to_o the_o kingdom_n it_o be_v plain_a there_o be_v yet_o no_o faith_n or_o little_a in_o the_o strong_a one_o prov._n 20.6_o but_o a_o faithful_a man_n who_o can_v find_v so_o long_o therefore_o as_o a_o man_n declare_v himself_o weak_a christ_n and_o faith_n in_o he_o be_v not_o yet_o come_v but_o when_o faith_n be_v come_v when_o christ_n be_v come_v the_o man_n than_o be_v say_v no_o more_o to_o work_v but_o christ_n to_o work_v in_o he_o but_o his_o work_n be_v say_v to_o be_v wrought_v in_o god_n joh._n and_o that_o mighty_o phil._n christ_n be_v say_v no_o more_o to_o live_v but_o the_o man_n in_o christ_n gal._n 2.20_o whatever_o be_v of_o the_o first_o birth_n wisdom_n righteousness_n beauty_n strength_n etc._n etc._n it_o must_v be_v first_o corrupt_v and_o deform_v before_o it_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n the_o hand_n of_o moses_n must_v be_v first_o make_v leprous_a then_o heal_v naaman_n the_o syrian_a beautiful_a as_o his_o name_n sound_v must_v be_v first_o make_v leprous_a before_o he_o can_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o moses_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o lord_n have_v determine_v to_o stain_v the_o pride_n of_o all_o glory_n isa_n 23._o before_o we_o can_v be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n we_o must_v be_v weak_a in_o ourselves_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o understanding_n we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o do_v but_o our_o eye_n be_v towards_o thou_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v resign_v they_o up_o unto_o god_n will_n lord_n what_o will_v thou_o have_v i_o to_o do_v man_n and_o brethren_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v the_o reason_n be_v in_o regard_n of_o man_n and_o god_n 1._o man_n be_v blind_v by_o their_o former_a sin_n they_o be_v proud_a and_o if_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a befall_v they_o they_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o their_o own_o power_n their_o own_o wit_n etc._n etc._n as_o the_o fly_n in_o the_o fable_n sit_v upon_o the_o axletree_n oh_o say_v she_o what_o a_o deal_n of_o dust_n do_v i_o raise_v adam_n will_v be_v wise_a etc._n etc._n job_n 11.12_o he_o think_v himself_o wondrous_a wise_a extreme_a witty_a especial_o young_a man_n who_o have_v least_o cause_n and_o therefore_o before_o they_o can_v be_v true_o wise_a they_o must_v be_v bring_v to_o their_o wit_n end_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v take_v occasion_n from_o hence_o of_o glorify_v his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n 2_o pet._n 2._o wherefore_o i_o will_v arise_v say_v the_o lord_n psal_n the_o lord_n see_v there_o be_v none_o isai_n by_o this_o mean_v the_o lord_n bring_v the_o man_n to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o duty_n our_o eye_n be_v towards_o thou_o when_o all_o help_n fail_v not_o before_o if_o he_o can_v lay_v hold_n on_o a_o rush_n he_o will_n as_o we_o must_v know_v our_o own_o weakness_n so_o his_o power_n this_o every_o man_n can_v know_v for_o howsoever_o we_o all_o can_v talk_v of_o god_n and_o his_o great_a power_n yet_o they_o only_o know_v it_o who_o be_v in_o he_o psal_n 56._o in_o god_n will_v i_o praise_v his_o power_n my_o strength_n will_v i_o ascribe_v to_o thou_o his_o readiness_n to_o help_v they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n who_o will_v trust_v in_o he_o who_o he_o know_v not_o the_o lord_n have_v hitherto_o gracious_o preserve_v i_o therefore_o sure_o all_o be_v well_o with_o i_o i_o have_v be_v strong_a in_o he_o this_o be_v no_o good_a argument_n pharaoh_n perish_v after_o all_o egypt_n be_v destroy_v senacherib_n escape_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o destroy_a angel_n but_o he_o be_v reserve_v for_o a_o worse_a judgement_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o ephesian_n vi_o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d put_v you_o on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n these_o time_n be_v martial_a and_o warlike_a those_o perilous_a time_n whereof_o st._n paul_n forewarn_v timothy_n and_o we_o 2_o tim._n 3.1_o 2._o and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o by_o our_o baptism_n be_v register_v in_o the_o matricula_fw-la we_o have_v every_o one_o of_o we_o enter_v our_o name_n among_o the_o soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o fight_v under_o his_o banner_n against_o sin_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o continue_v christ_n faithful_a soldier_n and_o servant_n to_o his_o life_n end_v this_o consideration_n speak_v the_o fitness_n of_o the_o text._n the_o word_n be_v part_n of_o a_o military_a oration_n vers_fw-la 10._o the_o apostle_n one_o of_o the_o great_a colonel_n under_o our_o lord_n the_o commander_n in_o chief_a he_o exhort_v his_o soldier_n to_o put_v on_o courage_n here_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o put_v on_o arm_n or_o according_a to_o the_o military_a phrase_n he_o sound_v a_o alarm_n classicum_fw-la canit_fw-la he_o call_v all_o the_o soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o put_v on_o their_o arm_n the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n wherein_o we_o note_v these_o truth_n 1._o the_o devil_n have_v wile_n 2._o god_n have_v a_o panoply_n or_o complete_a armour_n 3._o believer_n ought_v to_o put_v on_o that_o armour_n 4._o believer_n ought_v to_o put_v on_o that_o complete_a armour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o truth_n which_o be_v last_o in_o order_n of_o these_o word_n be_v first_o in_o nature_n for_o have_v not_o the_o devil_n wile_n there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o a_o complete_a armour_n to_o withstand_v they_o nor_o be_v there_o any_o need_n that_o the_o faithful_a shall_v put_v it_o on_o but_o that_o they_o may_v withstand_v or_o stand_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n therefore_o they_o must_v put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n 1._o the_o devil_n have_v his_o wile_n 2._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v proper_o waylay_n or_o lie_v in_o wait_n methodus_fw-la import_v a_o compendious_a way_n of_o handle_v any_o art_n or_o science_n or_o trade_n 2._o and_o second_o the_o science_n itself_o because_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n be_v use_v in_o trade_n and_o arts._n 3_o in_o the_o worse_a sense_n it_o signify_v a_o compendious_a way_n to_o deceive_v and_o delude_v so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v a_o art_n or_o trade_n signify_v also_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n so_o the_o high_a and_o low_a dutch_a the_o syriack_n word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v insidiae_fw-la way-layings_a and_o laying_n in_o wait_v as_o the_o v._o l._n have_v it_o howbeit_o other_o turn_v it_o insultus_fw-la assaulting_n aggressiones_fw-la violent_a setting_n upon_o a_o man_n to_o do_v he_o mischief_n so_o diodati_n the_o french_a and_o spanish_a the_o result_n of_o all_o be_v that_o by_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v wile_n these_o two_o thing_n be_v signify_v subtlety_n and_o strength_n both_o which_o coverdale_n put_v into_o the_o text_n render_v the_o word_n crafty_a assault_n and_o indeed_o one_o without_o the_o other_o be_v uneffectual_a subtlety_n without_o ability_n to_o do_v mischief_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v slight_v and_o laugh_v at_o than_o fear_v violence_n without_o wit_n to_o guide_v it_o though_o it_o may_v do_v some_o mischief_n yet_o will_v soon_o work_v its_o own_o ruin_n vis_fw-fr consilii_fw-la expers_fw-la mole_n rvit_fw-la sva_fw-la but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d comprehend_v both_o malicious_a subtlety_n and_o power_n strength_n and_o craft_n to_o guide_v it_o non_fw-la nocent_a singula_fw-la juncta_fw-la nocent_a for_o proof_n of_o this_o that_o the_o devil_n have_v his_o wile_n and_o his_o importunate_a assault_n it_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o inquire_v in_o who_o and_o wherein_o he_o exercise_v and_o practise_v his_o wile_n his_o deceit_n his_o importunate_a assaulting_n and_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o well_o i_o believe_v every_o one_o of_o we_o will_v bring_v in_o evidence_n to_o this_o truth_n in_o i_o and_o in_o thou_o and_o in_o he_o the_o devil_n practise_v his_o wile_n that_o he_o be_v operative_a in_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o disobedience_n for_o whence_o proceed_v erroneous_a thought_n in_o we_o false_a opinion_n etc._n etc._n but_o from_o the_o false_a erroneous_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o error_n whence_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n but_o from_o this_o wily_a deceiver_n this_o grand_a impostor_n observe_v 1._o the_o devil_n have_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
luk._n 11.21_o 22._o when_o the_o strong_a man_n arm_v keep_v his_o palace_n all_o thing_n be_v at_o peace_n 4._o to_o stand_v object_n why_o then_o be_v we_o exhort_v to_o flee_v yea_o josuah_n instruct_v his_o army_n to_o flee_v reason_n why_o the_o whole_a armour_n etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n be_v from_o the_o proportion_n which_o must_v be_v between_o the_o malady_n and_o the_o remedy_n the_o assailant_n and_o the_o defender_n satan_n wile_n be_v many_o and_o so_o must_v our_o arm_n doubt_n why_o must_v we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v stand_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n it_o seem_v wile_n and_o deceit_n shall_v be_v rather_o prevent_v by_o wisdom_n and_o wariness_n than_o by_o strength_n and_o arm_n the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n it_o be_v evident_a by_o the_o text_n and_o context_n what_o kind_n of_o armour_n be_v here_o mean_v no_o other_o than_o spiritual_a wherefore_o because_o the_o wile_n of_o satan_n be_v strong_a therefore_o there_o be_v need_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n to_o withstand_v they_o now_o that_o the_o wile_n of_o satan_n be_v strong_a appear_v by_o divers_a scripture_n prov._n 7.21_o with_o the_o flatter_a of_o her_o lip_n she_o force_v he_o so_o it_o be_v 2_o thess_n 2.11_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v strong_a delusion_n observe_v 2._o we_o be_v able_a to_o withstand_v the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n how_o through_o the_o armour_n of_o god_n so_o caleb_n endeavour_v to_o still_o the_o people_n numb_a 24._o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o the_o apostle_n complain_v of_o a_o thorn_n in_o the_o flesh_n the_o minister_n of_o satan_n which_o calvin_n say_v be_v omne_fw-la genus_fw-la tentationum_fw-la whence_o it_o follow_v that_o the_o power_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v sufficient_a to_o conquer_v all_o these_o observe_v 3._o how_o powerful_a then_o be_v the_o weapon_n of_o god_n not_o carnal_a but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o gordian_a knot_n be_v not_o to_o be_v untwist_v but_o cut_v in_o sunder_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n consol_n unto_o the_o young_a soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o his_o temptation_n be_v troublesome_a as_o a_o fly_n beelzebub_n the_o prince_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v the_o god_n of_o fly_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d macrobius_n what_o though_o he_o cast_v his_o fiery_a dart_n have_v not_o the_o lord_n arm_v thou_o with_o a_o shield_n of_o faith_n what_o though_o he_o prevail_v so_o that_o he_o wound_v thou_o and_o so_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d christ_n be_v the_o armour_n of_o light_a the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n with_o heal_v in_o his_o wing_n his_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heal_a doctrine_n his_o spirit_n be_v the_o true_a unguentum_fw-la hopliatricum_fw-la the_o true_a weapon_n salve_n if_o thou_o have_v none_o of_o satan_n lust_n in_o thou_o what_o need_v thou_o fear_v his_o wile_n they_o who_o enter_v the_o list_n to_o wrestle_v anoint_v themselves_o so_o that_o their_o adversary_n can_v not_o lay_v hold_n upon_o they_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n come_v and_o have_v nothing_o in_o i_o exhort_v to_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v etc._n etc._n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o ephesian_n vi_o 12._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o we_o wrestle_v not_o against_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o against_o principality_n against_o power_n against_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o darkness_n of_o this_o world_n against_o spiritual_a wickedness_n in_o high_a place_n the_o apostle_n in_o vers_fw-la 11._o discover_v the_o enemy_n and_o with_o he_o the_o great_a and_o imminent_a danger_n wherein_o we_o be_v verse_n 12._o he_o amplifi_v the_o danger_n by_o the_o description_n of_o the_o enemy_n force_n which_o he_o describe_v 1._o partly_o by_o the_o antithesis_fw-la or_o opposition_n to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 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way_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vibro_fw-la to_o move_v without_o violence_n lucta_fw-la and_o the_o v._o l._n colluctatio_fw-la be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o loose_v or_o put_v out_o of_o joint_n a_o frequent_a effect_n of_o wrestle_v we_o borrow_v our_o english_a word_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o high_a and_o low_a dutch._n this_o exercise_n be_v very_o usual_a among_o the_o greek_n from_o who_o our_o apostle_n borrow_v this_o metaphor_n a_o violent_a and_o subtle_a wring_n wrestle_a and_o wreathe_v one_o another_o to_o cause_v one_o the_o other_o to_o fall_v and_o so_o to_o get_v a_o victory_n one_o over_o the_o other_o and_o a_o price_n and_o reward_n of_o the_o victory_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v usual_a among_o the_o greek_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o they_o call_v they_o sacred_a wrestle_n unto_o which_o more_o special_o our_o apostle_n allude_v 1_o cor._n 9.25_o every_o one_o that_o strive_v for_o mastery_n be_v temperate_a in_o all_o thing_n that_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o corruptible_a crown_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v jul._n pollux_n sure_o this_o wrestle_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o holy_a wrestle_n as_o in_o all_o such_o wrestle_n and_o contention_n strength_n and_o power_n be_v necessary_a and_o the_o strength_n necessary_a to_o this_o wrestle_n be_v proper_o the_o strength_n of_o faith_n and_o therefore_o the_o wrestle_n be_v call_v the_o wrestle_n of_o faith_n 1_o tim._n 6.12_o fight_v the_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n the_o original_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d now_o we_o read_v of_o a_o twofold_a wrestle_n 1._o with_o god_n so_o do_v jacob_n gen._n 32._o hos_fw-la 2._o a_o wrestle_n with_o satan_n as_o here_o and_o elsewhere_o how_o wrestle_v we_o with_o he_o 1._o by_o faith_n 2._o by_o patience_n 3._o by_o prayer_n how_o do_v satan_n wrestle_v with_o we_o 1._o by_o imagination_n and_o reason_n etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 10.4_o 5_o 6._o 2._o by_o his_o lust_n joh._n 8.44_o 3._o by_o friendship_n of_o the_o world_n so_o satan_n embrace_v as_o a_o wrestler_n do_v his_o adversary_n the_o same_o strife_n be_v understand_v by_o other_o word_n as_o fight_v run_a contend_v and_o strive_v etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n 1._o from_o ourselves_o we_o have_v voluntary_o give_v ourselves_o a_o fall_n from_o this_o there_o be_v no_o recovery_n without_o great_a labour_n facilis_fw-la descensus_fw-la averni_fw-la sed_fw-la revocare_fw-la gradus_fw-la hic_fw-la labour_n hoc_fw-la opus_fw-la est_fw-la fall_v we_o may_v alone_o but_o arise_v we_o can_v alone_o salvation_n be_v get_v by_o this_o wrestle_n 2_o cor._n 1.6_o margin_n col._n 1.24_o god_n himself_o have_v put_v enmity_n between_o the_o seed_n
take_v it_o in_o deep_a disdain_n that_o christ_n shall_v intimate_v he_o be_v great_a than_o great_a abraham_n what_o be_v thou_o great_a than_o our_o father_n abraham_n why_o how_o great_a i_o pray_v you_o be_v your_o father_n abraham_n nay_o how_o little_a rather_o if_o you_o will_v hear_v he_o speak_v he_o will_v tell_v you_o i_o be_o say_v he_o of_o himself_o dust_n and_o ash_n gen._n 18.27_o instantiae_fw-la hae_fw-la in_o abrahamo_n jacobo_n davide_n non_fw-la sunt_fw-la ad_fw-la idem_fw-la accommodatissimae_fw-la peti_fw-la possunt_fw-la a_o paulo_n act._n 9.6_o a_o davide_n psal_n 57.7_o paratum_fw-la est_fw-la cor_fw-la meum_fw-la etc._n etc._n cantaho_fw-la sono_fw-la tubae_fw-la and_o what_o be_v jacob_n more_o how_o great_a soever_o in_o god_n esteem_n who_o god_n name_v israel_n and_o add_v a_o reason_n for_o as_o a_o prince_n thou_o have_v power_n with_o god_n and_o man_n and_o have_v prevail_v insomuch_o that_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o god_n the_o whole_a nation_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o whole_a christian_a church_n be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o israel_n gal._n 6._o nay_o the_o samaritan_n they_o also_o glory_v in_o jacob_n for_o so_o say_v the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n be_v thou_o great_a than_o our_o father_n jacob_n joh._n 4.12_o why_o how_o great_a i_o pray_v you_o be_v your_o father_n jacob_n nay_o how_o little_a be_v your_o father_n jacob_n if_o you_o will_v believe_v himself_o i_o be_o less_o than_o all_o the_o mercy_n and_o all_o the_o truth_n that_o thou_o have_v show_v unto_o thy_o servant_n gen._n 32.10_o so_o be_v david_n yet_o what_o shall_v i_o tell_v you_o of_o all_o the_o glorious_a title_n wherewith_o god_n honour_v himself_o this_o one_o may_v swallow_v up_o all_o the_o rest_n he_o be_v the_o type_n of_o christ_n and_o such_o a_o type_n as_o christ_n himself_o be_v very_o often_o style_v by_o the_o name_n of_o david_n so_o great_a he_o be_v that_o he_o may_v seem_v not_o to_o know_v himself_o but_o indeed_o he_o 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humiliation_n he_o become_v obedient_a obedience_n be_v the_o submission_n of_o one_o own_o will_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o another_o will_n which_o include_v the_o command_n of_o another_o and_o another_o who_o command_v 1._o the_o command_n of_o another_o as_o such_o for_o if_o the_o natural_a bent_n and_o inclination_n of_o one_o own_o will_n be_v to_o the_o same_o act_n that_o be_v command_v without_o respect_n have_v to_o the_o command_n as_o such_o it_o be_v vel_fw-la nulla_fw-la vel_fw-la minor_fw-la either_o no_o obedience_n at_o all_o or_o less_o say_v st._n gregory_n because_o obedience_n proper_o respect_v the_o fulfil_n not_o of_o our_o own_o but_o of_o another_o will_n 2._o that_o other_o who_o command_v be_v god_n or_o man_n not_o co-ordinate_o consider_v but_o subordinate_a for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v true_a that_o god_n will_v be_v the_o first_o and_o high_a rule_n unto_o which_o all_o other_o will_v aught_o to_o be_v conform_v as_o by_o the_o first_o mover_n the_o 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speak_v say_v he_o even_o as_o the_o father_n say_v unto_o i_o so_o i_o speak_v and_o i_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n not_o to_o do_v my_o own_o will_n but_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o joh._n 12.50_o joâ—_n 6.38_o he_o come_v not_o into_o the_o world_n to_o do_v his_o own_o will_n and_o do_v any_o of_o we_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o do_v our_o own_o will_n the_o will_v of_o the_o flesh_n the_o will_n of_o man_n or_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o devil_n no_o no_o it_o be_v god_n peculiar_a property_n to_o have_v his_o own_o will_n so_o that_o to_o do_v our_o own_o will_n it_o be_v to_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o property_n his_o glory_n his_o crown_n his_o royalty_n will_v a_o wan_a rob_v god_n what_o great_a robbery_n what_o great_a sacrilege_n what_o great_a crime_n than_o laesae_fw-la majestatis_fw-la whence_o say_v st._n anselm_n in_o inferno_fw-la maximè_fw-la ardebit_fw-la propria_fw-la voluntas_fw-la and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n though_o a_o son_n 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away_o devil_n i_o dispute_v not_o though_o sure_o i_o be_o the_o ancient_a holy_a father_n of_o the_o church_n affirm_v no_o less_o but_o without_o all_o question_n by_o the_o cross_n itself_o the_o patience_n of_o the_o saint_n the_o great_a dragon_n the_o old_a serpent_n call_v the_o devil_n and_o satan_n be_v cast_v out_o and_o his_o angel_n with_o he_o and_o the_o saint_n overcome_v he_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o testimony_n and_o they_o love_v not_o their_o life_n unto_o their_o death_n apoc._n 12.9_o by_o this_o we_o tread_v upon_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n this_o this_o be_v the_o christian_a glory_n gloriosum_fw-la est_fw-la sequi_fw-la dominum_fw-la say_v the_o wise_a man_n ecclus._n 18._o we_o glory_v in_o affliction_n say_v st._n paul_n nay_o god_n forbid_v say_v he_o that_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o any_o thing_n save_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n whereby_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v to_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n gal._n 6.14_o but_o go_v we_o so_o about_o to_o persuade_v man_n to_o follow_v our_o lord_n down_z this_o low_a step_n of_o his_o humiliation_n to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o if_o it_o be_v arbitrary_a and_o leave_v to_o our_o discretion_n o_o no_o belove_a it_o be_v our_o duty_n our_o bind_a duty_n to_o which_o we_o be_v bind_v by_o a_o double_a necessity_n both_o praecepti_fw-la as_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n and_o frequent_o from_o our_o saviour_n by_o his_o apostle_n and_o medii_fw-la and_o this_o such_o that_o without_o it_o it_o be_v impossible_a we_o ever_o attain_v unto_o the_o end_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o crown_n depend_v upon_o this_o bear_n of_o the_o cross_n he_o that_o endure_v temptation_n when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n say_v st._n james_n jam._n 1._o that_o life_n depend_v upon_o this_o death_n if_o we_o die_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v live_v 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conversation_n of_o the_o old_a man_n behind_o it_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n not_o the_o natural_a death_n that_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o uncleanness_n before_o we_o enter_v where_o no_o unclean_a thing_n enter_v in_o a_o word_n the_o cross_n whereon_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o christ_n nor_o ought_v we_o to_o think_v the_o cross_n to_o be_v a_o burden_n insupportable_a if_o we_o consider_v the_o reward_n how_o heavy_a soever_o it_o be_v but_o short_a and_o light_a for_o our_o light_a affliction_n which_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n work_v for_o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o english_a come_v short_a of_o the_o full_a expression_n a_o far_o more_o exceed_a eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 4.17_o st._n peter_n call_v it_o modicum_n modicum_fw-la passos_fw-la and_o modicum_n we_o say_v non_fw-la nocet_fw-la no_o it_o hurt_v we_o not_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o nahash_n 1_o sam._n 11_o 2._o of_o the_o devil_n let_v i_o thrust_v 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we_o must_v be_v obedient_a unto_o his_o death_n or_o bear_v his_o cross_n after_o he_o suffer_v with_o he_o or_o be_v crucify_v with_o he_o indeed_o to_o believe_v we_o must_v do_v any_o thing_n but_o believe_v here_o here_o we_o stick_v here_o the_o believer_n will_v be_v sure_a he_o will_v not_o make_v overmuch_o have_v this_o be_v a_o short_a cut_n unto_o salvation_n who_o ever_o it_o be_v first_o find_v it_o but_o we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o lively_a faith_n which_o worthy_o we_o high_o prize_v have_v necessary_o other_o grace_n accompany_v it_o and_o of_o these_o especial_o charity_n and_o patience_n for_o the_o faithful_a man_n can_v do_v nothing_o without_o love_n nor_o suffer_v
these_o thing_n be_v not_o do_v in_o a_o corner_n nor_o be_v the_o gospel_n a_o light_n put_v under_o a_o bushel_n but_o on_o a_o candlestick_n yea_o a_o beacon_n on_o a_o hill_n which_o give_v light_n unto_o all_o the_o world_n for_o as_o the_o sun_n howsoever_o appear_v but_o in_o one_o place_n in_o the_o world_n send_v forth_o the_o beam_n equal_o unto_o every_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a horizon_n and_o successive_o compass_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o as_o a_o great_a voice_n howsoever_o utter_v in_o one_o place_n yet_o propagate_v itself_o according_a to_o the_o contention_n of_o he_o that_o speak_v alike_o unto_o every_o place_n which_o be_v the_o resemblance_n which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n itself_o make_v use_v of_o even_o so_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n come_v from_o the_o way_n of_o the_o east_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o his_o voice_n be_v like_o the_o voice_n of_o many_o water_n ezek._n 43.2_o yea_o there_o be_v neither_o speech_n nor_o language_n but_o their_o voice_n be_v hear_v among_o they_o their_o sound_n be_v go_v out_o into_o all_o land_n and_o their_o word_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n psal_n 19.3_o rom._n 10.18_o and_o sure_o whether_o we_o consider_v 1._o the_o gospel_n itself_o or_o 2._o the_o world_n to_o which_o the_o gospel_n come_v or_o 3_o god_n who_o so_o dispose_v of_o it_o great_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o the_o gospel_n shall_v come_v into_o all_o the_o world_n 1._o as_o for_o the_o gospel_n itself_o it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n and_o that_o salvation_n be_v a_o common_a salvation_n judas_n 2._o and_o christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n 2._o and_o the_o world_n itself_o have_v need_n of_o such_o a_o saviour_n be_v in_o maligno_fw-la positus_fw-la lie_v in_o evil_n and_o altogether_o lose_v in_o it_o but_o only_o a_o desire_n of_o be_v better_a or_o good_a this_o necessity_n the_o world_n draw_v upon_o itself_o by_o sin_n but_o the_o desire_n be_v wrought_v by_o god_n by_o discover_v the_o horribleness_n of_o sin_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n kindle_v by_o it_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o it_o and_o so_o the_o great_a need_n of_o christ_n to_o save_v we_o from_o it_o add_v hereunto_o outward_a judgement_n which_o awake_v and_o shake_v the_o conscience_n of_o worldly_a man_n and_o especial_o the_o colossian_n in_o the_o text._n to_o which_o we_o may_v join_v one_o cause_n more_o peculiar_a unto_o they_o as_o strabo_n report_v the_o shake_n of_o their_o city_n by_o frequent_a earth_n quake_v all_o which_o lay_v together_o must_v needs_o stir_v up_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o hear_v the_o gospel_n the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o salvation_n such_o a_o desire_n as_o god_n alone_o can_v satisfy_v and_o he_o undertake_v so_o to_o do_v hag._n 2.7_o for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n i_o will_v shake_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o the_o dry_a land_n and_o i_o will_v shake_v all_o nation_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n shall_v come_v see_v now_o and_o admire_v the_o fountain_n in_o god_n of_o so_o great_a so_o universal_a goodness_n 1._o his_o admirable_a love_n so_o he_o love_v a_o sic_fw-la without_o a_o sicut_fw-la so_o he_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v joh._n 1._o perish_v no_o he_o will_v not_o that_o any_o man_n shall_v perish_v 2_o pet._n 3.9_o no_o he_o will_v that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 2.4_o 2._o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o son_n who_o give_v his_o life_n for_o the_o world_n joh._n 6._o and_o taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n hebr._n 2.9_o enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n joh._n 1._o the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n 2._o admire_v his_o bounty_n it_o be_v no_o more_o include_v in_o judea_n it_o be_v not_o from_o dan_n to_o beersheba_n but_o from_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o sun_n to_o the_o go_v down_o thereof_o it_o be_v no_o more_o true_a non_fw-la talitèr_fw-la fecit_fw-la omni_fw-la nationi_fw-la yea_o now_o he_o have_v do_v so_o unto_o every_o nation_n and_o the_o heathen_a have_v the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o law_n yea_o and_o his_o gospel_n too_o psal_n 147._o for_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n remember_v themselves_o and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n psal_n 22._o so_o he_o promise_v 3._o admire_v his_o faithfulness_n have_v promise_v he_o make_v good_a his_o word_n to_o all_o the_o world_n yea_o though_o all_o the_o world_n be_v against_o it_o this_o exceed_a great_a love_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o world_n be_v set_v off_o by_o the_o foil_n of_o envious_a man_n and_o self-lover_n who_o will_v engross_v god_n goodness_n to_o themselves_o alone_o and_o envy_n god_n goodness_n unto_o the_o world_n who_o shut_v up_o the_o door_n of_o his_o word_n his_o gospel_n in_o gideon_n fleece_n which_o he_o shower_n upon_o all_o the_o earth_n like_o the_o jew_n who_o so_o envy_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o gentile_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o stone_n our_o saviour_n when_o he_o mention_v the_o ninevite_n the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n and_o naaman_n the_o syrian_a and_o st._n paul_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o live_v when_o once_o he_o speak_v of_o go_v to_o the_o gentile_n act._n and_o shall_v he_o not_o make_v good_a his_o word_n unto_o thou_o who_o ever_o thou_o be_v who_o depende_v on_o he_o it_o be_v god_n own_o reason_n he_o that_o be_v faithful_a in_o little_a be_v faithful_a also_o in_o much_o and_o be_v it_o not_o more_o probable_a if_o there_o can_v be_v more_o or_o less_o in_o god_n that_o he_o that_o be_v faithful_a in_o much_o will_v be_v faithful_a also_o in_o little_a 4._o admire_v his_o wisdom_n when_o man_n be_v fall_v and_o god_n in_o mercy_n will_v not_o utter_o reject_v he_o he_o make_v choice_n of_o one_o people_n to_o profess_v his_o law_n and_o set_v they_o in_o umbilico_fw-la terrae_fw-la the_o very_a middle_n as_o some_o judge_n of_o the_o then_o know_v in_o habitable_a world_n and_o of_o all_o other_o place_n in_o the_o world_n the_o most_o convenient_a for_o exportation_n and_o importation_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o convenience_n into_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n that_o from_o zion_n as_o from_o a_o centre_n the_o law_n may_v go_v forth_o and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n from_o jerusalem_n into_o all_o the_o world_n isa_n 2._o and_o be_v now_o to_o convey_v the_o gospel_n into_o all_o the_o world_n he_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o most_o peaceable_a time_n that_o ever_o the_o roman_a empire_n have_v that_o in_o those_o halcyon_n day_n repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n might_n without_o let_v be_v preach_v among_o all_o nation_n begin_v at_o jerusalem_n luk._n 24.47_o and_o all_o these_o love_n bounty_n faithfulness_n and_o wisdom_n be_v manage_v and_o execute_v by_o suitable_a divine_a power_n and_o authority_n for_o as_o those_o post_n which_o bear_v the_o letter_n of_o grace_n unto_o the_o jew_n from_o queen_n esther_n and_o mordecai_n be_v hasten_v on_o by_o the_o king_n commandment_n dispose_v themselves_o and_o speedy_o finish_v their_o course_n from_o shushan_n into_o the_o one_o hundred_o twenty_o seven_o province_n esth_n 8._o even_o so_o these_o apostle_n or_o messenger_n of_o the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o mystical_a intent_n of_o that_o history_n be_v dispatch_v by_o his_o power_n and_o authority_n who_o have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o send_v into_o all_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n of_o grace_n and_o peace_n unto_o every_o creature_n mar._n 16.15_o behold_v then_o the_o excusableness_n and_o justification_n of_o god_n from_o man_n destruction_n even_o before_o the_o world_n there_o be_v not_o one_o part_n of_o the_o world_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v leave_v himself_o without_o witness_n for_o he_o afford_v to_o all_o man_n live_v a_o double_a testimony_n and_o witness_v of_o himself_o both_o 1._o outward_a in_o that_o he_o do_v good_a and_o give_v we_o rain_v from_o heaven_n and_o fruitful_a season_n fill_v our_o heart_n with_o food_n and_o gladness_n act._n 14.17_o 2._o and_o inward_a the_o testimony_n of_o his_o law_n which_o show_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n their_o conscience_n also_o bear_v witness_n and_o their_o thought_n between_o themselves_o accuse_v and_o excuse_v one_o another_o though_o they_o have_v not_o the_o outward_a law_n in_o letter_n communicate_v unto_o they_o and_o then_o facienti_fw-la quod_fw-la in_o se_fw-la est_fw-la deus_fw-la non_fw-la deest_fw-la whosoever_o walk_v worthy_a of_o these_o mean_n god_n be_v
will_v joseph_n be_v bury_v there_o no_o but_o in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n abraham_n in_o hebron_n christ_n our_o lord_n in_o a_o new_a sepulchre_n and_o in_o a_o garden_n the_o paradise_n it_o be_v the_o holy_a land_n that_o must_v cover_v the_o accurse_a sin_n deut._n 21.23_o humility_n be_v that_o holy_a land_n that_o must_v cover_v our_o pride_n it_o be_v liberality_n that_o must_v cover_v our_o covetousness_n it_o be_v patience_n and_o meekness_n that_o must_v cover_v our_o anger_n it_o be_v temperance_n that_o must_v cover_v our_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n it_o be_v chastity_n must_v cover_v our_o incontinency_n it_o be_v charity_n that_o must_v cover_v our_o envy_n and_o the_o great_a multitude_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bless_v be_v the_o man_n who_o iniquity_n be_v so_o cover_v more_o note_n on_o colossian_n ii_o 12._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bury_v with_o he_o in_o baptism_n wherein_o also_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o he_o through_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n who_o have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a the_o saint_n be_v bury_v by_o baptism_n 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o baptism_n 2._o what_o special_a baptism_n be_v here_o mean_v and_o 3._o how_o be_v the_o saint_n bury_v by_o it_o 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o baptism_n 1._o what_o by_o the_o word_n 2._o what_o by_o the_o thing_n 1._o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o to_o we_o signify_v a_o wash_n drench_a or_o dip_v but_o the_o greek_a word_n by_o use_n be_v make_v english_a and_o well_o know_v which_o we_o call_v baptism_n howbeit_o the_o explication_n of_o word_n be_v not_o so_o useless_a as_o some_o conceive_v vocabula_fw-la rerum_fw-la sunt_fw-la vehicula_fw-la say_v the_o lawyer_n they_o be_v the_o vehicle_n and_o carry_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o to_o our_o understanding_n to_o take_v out_o the_o old_a and_o to_o die_v into_o another_o colour_n the_o chaldee_n word_n which_o our_o lord_n use_v in_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o dip_v as_o meat_n in_o sauce_n ruth_n 2._o so_o that_o to_o baptise_v be_v to_o season_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n 2._o as_o for_o the_o thing_n here_o mean_v by_o baptism_n we_o understand_v not_o only_o 1._o the_o ordinary_a natural_a wash_n with_o water_n or_o otherwise_o which_o be_v well_o know_v to_o all_o but_o also_o 2._o the_o ceremonial_a and_o sacramental_a wash_n and_o that_o we_o may_v consider_v either_o according_a to_o the_o type_n or_o 2._o according_a to_o the_o truth_n signify_v by_o it_o 1._o according_a to_o the_o type_n and_o so_o we_o read_v of_o diverse_a baptism_n or_o wash_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hebr._n 9.10_o both_o under_o the_o law_n and_o under_o the_o gospel_n the_o jew_n instead_o of_o circumcise_n baptize_v their_o proselyte_n as_o at_o this_o day_n when_o ishmaelites_n persian_n or_o turk_n turn_v unto_o they_o they_o baptize_v they_o this_o they_o do_v in_o memory_n of_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o flood_n whence_o that_o greek_a verse_n be_v well_o know_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 1_o pet._n 3.21_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o call_v baptism_n the_o antitype_n or_o truth_n answer_v to_o the_o flood_n 2._o according_a to_o the_o truth_n baptism_n import_v unto_o we_o and_o require_v of_o we_o a_o inward_a wash_n and_o that_o considerable_a in_o diverse_a way_n and_o degree_n 3._o especial_o which_o we_o may_v call_v three_o lather_n which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o tria_fw-la immersa_fw-la 1._o via_fw-la illuminativa_fw-la 2._o purgativa_fw-la and_o 3._o unitiva_fw-la and_o these_o three_o answer_n to_o the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1._o the_o first_o degree_n of_o this_o wash_n illumination_n or_o enlighten_v by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o law_n whence_o the_o greek_a father_n call_v 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name_n of_o the_o father_n 2._o the_o second_o immersion_n or_o lather_n be_v via_fw-la purgativa_fw-la whereby_o christ_n himself_o have_v bear_v our_o sin_n for_o our_o sin_n sake_n be_v go_v before_o we_o in_o all_o humility_n self-denial_n and_o obedience_n even_o a_o shameful_a death_n and_o burial_n he_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o with_o like_a humility_n and_o self-denial_n shall_v be_v obedient_a even_o to_o the_o crucify_a dead_v and_o bury_v of_o all_o sin_n and_o so_o be_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o blood_n which_o st._n paul_n call_v baptise_v in_o christ_n death_n rom._n 6.3_o know_v you_o not_o that_o so_o many_o of_o you_o as_o be_v baptize_v into_o jesus_n christ_n be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n therefore_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n and_o this_o be_v baptism_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n 3._o the_o three_o immersion_n or_o lather_n be_v via_fw-la unitiva_fw-la when_o we_o have_v bear_v the_o 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2_o cor._n 6.15_o repreh_n 5._o who_o reprove_v one_o another_o and_o censure_v one_o another_o etc._n etc._n for_o not_o ascend_v with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n when_o yet_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o fall_n nor_o arise_v not_o nor_o ascend_v with_o christ_n such_o a_o necessary_a article_n of_o faith_n as_o this_o be_v foreshadowed_a in_o mystical_a name_n and_o prefiguration_n of_o our_o lord_n resurrection_n those_o mystical_a name_n be_v camon_n resurrection_n judg._n 10.4_o a_o place_n where_o jaire_a be_v bury_v 2._o eliakim_n the_o resurrection_n of_o god_n 2_o king_n 18.18_o 3._o jehoiakim_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n 2_o king_n 23.36_o 4._o jekamiah_n the_o resurrection_n of_o god_n 1_o chron._n 2.41_o all_o which_o and_o diverse_a other_o bode_v the_o future_a resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n so_o likewise_o do_v the_o manifold_a prefiguration_n of_o it_o those_o which_o concern_v our_o saviour_n person_n and_o those_o which_o concern_v his_o church_n 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lord_n nothing_o must_v be_v lose_v he_o command_v gather_v up_o the_o fragment_n beside_o this_o time_n be_v heretofore_o call_v ascension-week_n and_o so_o it_o be_v verbum_fw-la diei_fw-la in_o die_v svo_fw-la a_o word_n proper_a for_o the_o time_n because_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n seek_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o these_o word_n be_v a_o inference_n from_o the_o apostle_n discourse_n begin_v chap._n 2.6_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n so_o walk_v in_o he_o and_o that_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o christian_a life_n root_v and_o build_v up_o in_o he_o dead_a and_o bury_v with_o he_o and_o rise_v with_o he_o now_o whereas_o two_o rub_n meet_v the_o christian_a traveller_n in_o this_o way_n and_o hinder_v his_o progress_n 1._o one_o from_o the_o gentile_n that_o be_v philosophy_n which_o promise_v fullness_n of_o wisdom_n 2._o the_o other_o from_o the_o jewish_a rudiment_n of_o the_o world_n which_o promise_v the_o 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of_o this_o consequence_n will_v appear_v to_o you_o if_o you_o please_v to_o consider_v 1._o the_o pattern_n example_n and_o way-guide_a who_o we_o profess_v to_o follow_v in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o thaâ—_n be_v christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o author_n or_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n rom._n 8.29_o 2._o the_o way_n wherein_o we_o follow_v he_o 1._o the_o pattern_n who_o we_o follow_v in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n be_v no_o other_o than_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n now_o he_o not_o only_o suffer_v be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a but_o also_o ascend_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v his_o follower_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v conformable_a unto_o jesus_n christ_n as_o he_o have_v do_v so_o must_v we_o do_v also_o as_o abimelech_n say_v to_o his_o follower_n judg._n 9_o 2._o this_o also_o appear_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o way_n wherein_o believer_n follow_v our_o lord_n and_o that_o way_n be_v indeed_o no_o 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they_o which_o the_o apostle_n call_v his_o way_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 4.17_o there_o be_v also_o diverse_a degree_n of_o latitude_n extension_n and_o intention_n in_o these_o divine_a virtue_n and_o grace_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n from_o virtue_n to_o virtue_n by_o these_o step_n and_o degree_n we_o grow_v up_o into_o christ_n in_o all_o thing_n into_o a_o perfect_a man_n into_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n ephes_n 4._o observe_v 1._o wherein_o consist_v the_o christian_a man_n imitation_n of_o our_o lord_n ascension_n not_o in_o a_o vain_a and_o empty_a theory_n and_o speculation_n such_o as_o the_o jesuit_n command_v and_o show_v in_o diverse_a example_n as_o 1._o of_o one_o who_o continual_o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o will_v not_o be_v persuade_v from_o lie_v on_o his_o back_n lest_o he_o shall_v not_o see_v heaven_n and_o be_v call_v thereupon_o suspex_fw-la coeli_fw-la as_o we_o will_v say_v a_o heaven_n or_o 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in_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o colossian_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n that_o they_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v or_o abound_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d full_a when_o we_o so_o walk_v and_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o in_o please_a god_n and_o so_o rejoice_v and_o please_v and_o delight_v ourselves_o in_o so_o walk_v and_o abound_v and_o please_v god_n nor_o will_v it_o be_v curiosity_n or_o presumption_n as_o some_o conceive_v to_o inquire_v into_o the_o reason_n why_o walk_v and_o abound_v more_o and_o more_o please_v god_n if_o we_o seek_v not_o the_o reason_n without_o god_n 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that_o have_v and_o use_v and_o improve_v what_o he_o have_v shall_v more_o be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v more_o and_o more_o abound_v matth._n 13.12_o and_o howsoever_o thou_o have_v not_o abundance_n and_o excellency_n of_o work_n to_o please_v god_n withal_o yet_o as_o thou_o begin_v to_o abound_v in_o god_n work_n so_o god_n begin_v to_o be_v please_v with_o thou_o such_o a_o beginning_n to_o please_v god_n be_v that_o of_o ahab_n 1_o king_n 21.29_o for_o it_o be_v absurd_a if_o not_o worse_o to_o say_v that_o his_o humiliation_n be_v hypocritical_a since_o god_n be_v please_v with_o it_o but_o i_o find_v that_o lust_n clog_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o hinder_v i_o from_o abound_v in_o his_o work_n there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o yield_v one_o self_n voluntary_o and_o be_v supprize_v by_o his_o enemy_n between_o cast_v one_o self_n headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o stumble_v through_o error_n ignorance_n or_o infirmity_n so_o great_a that_o the_o 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axiom_n lay_v hold_n on_o the_o eternal_a life_n wherein_o two_o thing_n must_v be_v explain_v 1._o what_o the_o eternal_a life_n be_v 2._o what_o it_o be_v to_o lay_v hold_n of_o it_o 1._o life_n be_v either_o 1._o of_o nature_n and_o that_o either_o vegetative_a sensitive_a or_o rational_a 2._o of_o sin_n 3._o of_o grace_n one_o and_o the_o same_o man_n may_v live_v they_o all_o successive_o 2._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v either_o 1._o to_o lay_n hold_v on_o that_o which_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o perish_v as_o heb._n 2.16_o he_o lay_v hold_v on_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n or_o 2._o to_o lay_v hold_n on_o that_o which_o may_v keep_v we_o from_o perish_v and_o so_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n lay_v hold_v on_o christ_n and_o in_o this_o latter_a sense_n the_o word_n be_v here_o use_v and_o signify_v a_o further_a act_n of_o faith_n a_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o object_n of_o it_o eternal_a life_n for_o so_o faith_n be_v carry_v to_o a_o double_a object_n 1._o the_o righteousness_n and_o life_n of_o god_n lose_v in_o we_o 2._o the_o power_n of_o god_n or_o christ_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o sin_n intervening_a and_o come_v between_o we_o and_o god_n his_o righteousness_n and_o the_o eternal_a life_n when_o therefore_o through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n we_o have_v fight_v the_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n and_o subdue_v the_o sin_n that_o be_v the_o first_o act_n here_o command_v then_o lay_v hold_v upon_o the_o righteousness_n and_o life_n of_o god_n and_o this_o here_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o metaphor_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o eternal_a life_n be_v take_v from_o runner_n or_o such_o as_o strive_v in_o game_n for_o the_o brabium_fw-la the_o reward_n observe_v this_o if_o well_o consider_v may_v set_v a_o high_a price_n upon_o the_o true_a christian_a life_n and_o may_v shame_v they_o who_o sleight_n and_o undervalue_v it_o be_v it_o not_o the_o life_n of_o god_n good_a angel_n and_o good_a man_n be_v it_o not_o the_o life_n that_o 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64.16_o the_o prize_n be_v here_o the_o image_n of_o god_n the_o life_n of_o god_n the_o divine_a nature_n which_o consist_v in_o all_o righteousness_n in_o humility_n meekness_n patience_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o be_v in_o the_o live_a god_n the_o consequent_n whereof_o be_v the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o ravish_v and_o glorious_a joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o accompany_v the_o eternal_a life_n where_o ever_o it_o be_v in_o god_n angel_n or_o man_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o it_o or_o it_o communicable_a unto_o they_o now_o that_o eternal_a life_n consist_v in_o these_o be_v prove_v psal_n 24.3_o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o god_n i._n e._n obtain_v eternal_a life_n vers_fw-la 5._o he_o shall_v receive_v the_o blessing_n and_o righteousness_n so_o that_o the_o blessing_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v righteousness_n christ_n pray_v against_o his_o enemy_n say_v let_v they_o not_o enter_v into_o thy_o righteousness_n psal_n 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which_o be_v the_o same_o and_o glory_n and_o virtue_n the_o same_o object_n 1._o eternal_a life_n be_v not_o to_o be_v enjoy_v in_o this_o world_n but_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n may_v be_v obtain_v resp_n it_o may_v be_v enjoy_v in_o some_o measure_n as_o we_o see_v in_o zacheus_n luk._n 19.9_o prov._n 11.31_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v recompense_v in_o the_o earth_n not_o in_o outward_a blessing_n but_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a for_o 1_o cor._n 15.19_o if_o in_o this_o life_n we_o have_v only_o hope_v etc._n etc._n there_o be_v no_o hope_n in_o the_o other_o life_n for_o faith_n and_o hope_n cease_v 1_o cor._n 13._o 1_o joh._n 3.14_o we_o be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o vers_fw-la 15._o no_o murderer_n have_v eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o he_o compare_v the_o first_o vers_fw-la with_o the_o 14_o you_o shall_v see_v that_o he_o that_o love_v in_o truth_n have_v eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o he_o object_n 2._o we_o be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o not_o in_o the_o life_n resp_n true_o as_o childhood_n be_v a_o way_n to_o perfect_a age_n yet_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o true_a eternal_a life_n life_n in_o their_o measure_n as_o childhood_n be_v manhood_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o object_n 3._o eternal_a life_n be_v a_o life_n of_o joy_n pleasure_n happiness_n resp_n not_o a_o turkish_a happiness_n be_v here_o describe_v but_o a_o christian_a not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14.17_o object_n 4._o two_o kingdom_n there_o be_v one_o of_o grace_n the_o other_o of_o glory_n resp_n the_o word_n of_o both_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o this_o life_n act._n 5.20_o the_o scripture_n speak_v but_o of_o one_o kingdom_n repent_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v at_o hand_n it_o be_v true_a there_o be_v several_a degree_n yet_o the_o low_a degree_n be_v a_o participation_n of_o the_o glorious_a life_n we_o be_v change_v into_o the_o same_o image_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n i._n e._n from_o one_o degree_n of_o grace_n into_o another_o 2_o tim._n 4.8_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n be_v jam._n 1.12_o a_o crown_n of_o life_n and_o 1_o pet._n 5.4_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n to_o show_v that_o righteousness_n life_n and_o glory_n be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n so_o peter_n confound_v godliness_n with_o life_n and_o glory_n with_o virtue_n 2_o pet._n 1.3_o and_o lest_o we_o shall_v cavil_v and_o say_v that_o godliness_n be_v the_o way_n to_o life_n and_o virtue_n the_o way_n to_o glory_n he_o put_v they_o in_o a_o inverse_n order_n doubtless_o not_o without_o a_o divine_a instinct_n all_o this_o proceed_v from_o mere_a grace_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n
believer_n have_v 9_o without_o natural_a affection_n how_o can_v they_o be_v such_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o better_a nature_n 10._o covenant_n or_o truce-breaker_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o believer_n have_v christ_n in_o they_o who_o be_v give_v for_o a_o covenant_n to_o the_o gentile_n 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d false_a accuser_n word_n for_o word_n devil_n how_o can_v they_o be_v such_o who_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o come_v to_o bear_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o to_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n 12._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d incontinent_a if_o aristotle_n moral_a virtue_n continentia_fw-la can_v bridle_v such_o how_o much_o more_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n 13._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fierce_n christ_n restrain_v the_o fierceness_n of_o man_n psalm_n 76.10_o 14._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d despiser_n or_o rather_o not_o lover_n of_o those_o that_o be_v good_a the_o goodness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v christ_n hos_n 3.5_o incline_v unto_o all_o good_a 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d traitor_n whether_o general_o to_o their_o trust_n or_o rebel_n to_o authority_n over_o they_o neither_o have_v they_o so_o learned_a christ_n 16._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heady_a these_o be_v contrary_a to_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o counsellor_n esay_n 9.6_o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d high_a mind_a puff_v up_o these_o be_v contrary_a to_o christ_n who_o invite_v to_o lowliness_n 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lover_n of_o pleasure_n more_o than_o lover_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n end_v as_o he_o begin_v for_o the_o self-lover_n love_v themselves_o their_o own_o pleasure_n profit_n honour_n above_o all_o man_n all_o creature_n yea_o above_o god_n himself_o whereas_o believer_n be_v exhort_v eph._n 5.2_o to_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n love_v we_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o believer_n who_o have_v christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o 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that_o there_o be_v any_o power_n to_o do_v the_o contrary_a yea_o they_o absolute_o deny_v that_o there_o be_v any_o such_o power_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o many_o self-loving_a christian_n covetous_a christian_n etc._n etc._n be_v these_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d absurd_a composition_n without_o doubt_v they_o be_v observe_v 6._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o all_o jeopardy_n etc._n etc._n in_o counsel_n see_v note_n on_o jer._n 23.3_o of_o all_o mischief_n follow_v upon_o the_o management_n of_o design_n all_o improsperous_a success_n the_o potentate_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o guide_v in_o their_o counsel_n by_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n but_o by_o reason_n of_o state_n nor_o do_v they_o believe_v but_o deny_v the_o power_n of_o godliness_n nor_o do_v they_o think_v it_o have_v any_o power_n in_o it_o but_o rely_v upon_o a_o arm_n of_o flesh_n you_o read_v dan._n 11.38_o of_o a_o god_n mauzzim_n which_o we_o there_o turn_v the_o god_n of_o force_n observe_v 7._o the_o poorness_n and_o emptiness_n of_o a_o outward_a and_o formal_a service_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o zach._n 7.5_o 6._o observe_v 8._o this_o be_v no_o ground_n of_o just_a exception_n against_o form_n of_o godliness_n though_o false_a christian_n as_o the_o pharisee_n do_v of_o old_a use_v they_o for_o a_o cover_n and_o cloak_n of_o wickedness_n vide_fw-la supra_fw-la repreh_n 1._o who_o can_v find_v strength_n enough_o to_o do_v mischief_n as_o alexander_n caesar_n &_o c_o but_o to_o do_v good_a or_o abstain_v from_o evil_n they_o have_v no_o power_n overcome_v with_o a_o cup_n of_o wine_n a_o little_a gain_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o repreh_n 2._o who_o glory_n in_o what_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o yet_o go_v no_o further_o ibid._n repreh_n 3._o who_o be_v command_v through_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n to_o subdue_v their_o sin_n cover_v they_o all_o with_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n saul_n be_v send_v to_o destroy_v amaleck_n but_o fail_v in_o the_o performance_n see_v note_n on_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o repreh_n 4._o those_o who_o content_v themselves_o with_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n etc._n etc._n vide_fw-la supra_fw-la exhort_v accept_v and_o receive_v the_o power_n of_o godliness_n alas_o how_o shall_v i_o have_v it_o if_o thou_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n yea_o who_o be_v the_o power_n thou_o do_v also_o receive_v the_o power_n for_o so_o to_o believe_v be_v to_o receive_v joh._n 1.12_o if_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v confident_a and_o courageous_a in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v experimental_o find_v a_o power_n with_o we_o for_o so_o our_o faith_n proceed_v and_o go_v forth_o of_o we_o into_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o it_o thus_o we_o add_v to_o our_o faith_n virtue_n etc._n etc._n consol_n i_o find_v not_o that_o mighty_a power_n see_v note_n on_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o exhort_v add_v power_n to_o form_n there_o have_v be_v great_a observer_n of_o form_n of_o godliness_n great_a faster_n and_o mourner_n who_o have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n which_o they_o wear_v seventy_o year_n yet_o all_o that_o time_n without_o power_n zach._n 7.5_o 6._o our_o righteousness_n must_v exceed_v they_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v not_o enter_v etc._n etc._n will_v we_o exceed_v those_o pharisaical_a formalist_n see_v note_n on_o zach._n 7.5_o 6._o deny_v ungodliness_n how_o can_v i_o deny_v it_o thou_o have_v power_n thou_o fit_a at_o a_o full_a table_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o note_n and_o observation_n upon_o two_o timothy_n 4.17_o 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o i_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n and_o will_v preserve_v i_o unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n that_o method_n which_o the_o lord_n prescribe_v psal_n 50._o call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o the_o apostle_n here_o observe_v he_o be_v in_o great_a strait_n without_o the_o help_n of_o man_n then_o his_o prayer_n be_v suppose_v vers_fw-la 16._o the_o effect_n of_o which_o be_v vers_n 17._o the_o lord_n than_o hear_v and_o deliver_v he_o and_o strengthen_v he_o the_o end_n of_o that_o gracious_a presence_n assistance_n and_o strengthen_v he_o be_v vers_n 17._o verse_n 18._o his_o faith_n and_o hope_n be_v raise_v to_o future_a thing_n 1._o deliverance_n from_o evil_n 2._o obtain_v of_o good_a the_o issue_n of_o this_o be_v glorify_v god_n quaere_fw-la what_o be_v the_o lion_n though_o st._n paul_n do_v real_o fight_v with_o beast_n at_o ephesus_n as_o some_o conceive_v 1_o cor._n 15.32_o yet_o the_o most_o of_o the_o ancient_n understand_v this_o place_n metaphorical_o either_o of_o festus_n the_o precedent_n of_o judaea_n or_o of_o nero_n the_o emperor_n or_o of_o he_o that_o set_v they_o both_o a_o work_n the_o devil_n who_o be_v like_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v the_o most_o incline_v to_o believe_v that_o here_o he_o mean_v nero_n which_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o lion_n be_v most_o strong_a and_o most_o generous_a of_o all_o the_o wild_a beast_n as_o be_v the_o eagle_n of_o the_o fowl_n ox_n of_o tame_a beast_n man_n prince_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o ezech._n 1.10_o according_a to_o the_o lion_n 1._o strength_n and_o cruelty_n so_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o cruel_a prince_n and_o potentate_n 2._o strength_n and_o generosity_n he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n rev._n 2._o the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n and_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n christ_n be_v compare_v to_o a_o thief_n rev._n 16.15_o a_o unrighteous_a judge_n luk._n 18.1_o we_o shall_v have_v use_n
commandment_n without_o spot_n unrebukable_a until_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o the_o bless_a and_o only_a potentate_n shall_v show_v in_o his_o several_a season_n i_o have_v look_v for_o this_o save_a health_n and_o do_v after_o the_o commandment_n what_o then_o if_o thy_o season_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n without_o spot_n and_o unrebukeable_a until_o the_o like_o appear_v unto_o thou_o which_o the_o lord_n will_v show_v in_o his_o special_a season_n unto_o thou_o mean_a time_n be_v thy_o work_n do_v have_v thou_o learn_v the_o first_o lesson_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n have_v thou_o deny_v thyself_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o second_o have_v thou_o take_v up_o thy_o cross_n daily_o and_o the_o three_o special_a rule_n to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v confident_a and_o full_o assure_v of_o what_o the_o apostle_n say_v gal._n 6.2_o i_o have_v hear_v thou_o in_o a_o time_n accept_v in_o the_o day_n of_o salvation_n have_v i_o succour_v thou_o behold_v now_o be_v the_o accept_a time_n now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n let_v we_o be_v exhort_v to_o believe_v the_o glorious_a appear_v hope_v and_o look_v for_o it_o 1_o pet._n 1.13_o love_v his_o appear_v 2_o tim._n 4.8_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o pollution_n both_o of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n have_v appear_v teach_v we_o like_o child_n let_v we_o then_o humble_a ourselves_o as_o a_o little_a child_n unless_o we_o receive_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n as_o a_o little_a child_n we_o shall_v by_o no_o mean_n enter_v thereinto_o o_o let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o learn_v these_o lesson_n as_o little_a child_n to_o deny_v ungodliness_n etc._n etc._n in_o this_o present_a world_n then_o may_v we_o with_o confidence_n and_o infallible_a certainty_n hope_n and_o assure_o look_v for_o the_o glorious_a appear_v of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o titus_n iii_o 8._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o these_o thing_n i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o which_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n may_v be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n these_o thing_n be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n the_o word_n be_v part_n of_o a_o epistle_n and_o contain_v in_o they_o these_o part_n 1._o exordium_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n a_o faithful_a say_n 2._o narration_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v may_v be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n 3._o epilogus_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d these_o thing_n be_v good_a unto_o man_n the_o text_n contain_v a_o apology_n for_o 1._o the_o preacher_n and_o 2._o his_o doctrine_n 1._o for_o the_o preacher_n it_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n or_o say_v of_o faith_n confidence_n and_o boldness_n and_o therefore_o the_o preacher_n must_v be_v bold_a in_o the_o deliver_n of_o it_o these_o thing_n i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v constant_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o a_o apology_n for_o the_o preacher_n doctrine_n that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o doctrine_n the_o preacher_n invite_v we_o by_o motive_n so_o powerful_a that_o they_o move_v all_o man_n for_o whereas_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o which_o be_v good_a draw_v all_o to_o the_o participation_n of_o it_o and_o whereas_o good_a be_v honestum_fw-la jucundum_fw-la aut_fw-la utile_fw-la honest_a pleasant_a or_o profitable_a good_a the_o two_o former_a kind_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o first_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d these_o good_a work_n be_v honest_a also_o fair_a beautiful_a pleasant_a and_o delightful_a but_o whereas_o a_o thing_n may_v be_v pleasant_a and_o delightful_a which_o yet_o be_v not_o profitable_a but_o rather_o hurtful_a and_o destructive_a for_o so_o sensual_a delight_n be_v as_o a_o bait_n with_o a_o hook_n and_o extrema_fw-la gaudii_fw-la luctus_fw-la occupo_fw-la these_o thing_n be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n for_o our_o orderly_a proceed_n in_o the_o handle_n of_o all_o these_o we_o must_v begin_v where_o the_o apostle_n end_v 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a pleasant_a fair_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n 2._o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n ought_v to_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n which_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n 3._o st._n paul_n give_v charge_n to_o titus_n that_o he_o affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n ought_v to_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n 4._o this_o be_v a_o faithful_a say_n and_o the_o apostle_n will_v that_o titus_n affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a fair_a and_o beautiful_a pleasant_a and_o profitable_a unto_o man_n this_o divine_a truth_n according_a to_o the_o epithet_n of_o work_n can_v be_v dispatch_v all_o at_o once_o but_o may_v be_v divide_v into_o these_o two_o axiom_n 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a fair_a or_o beautiful_a for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v both_o 2._o good_a work_n be_v profitable_a unto_o man_n 1._o good_a work_n be_v honest_a fair_a or_o beautiful_a where_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o good_a work_n be_v 2._o what_o the_o property_n honest_a be_v and_o 3._o what_o be_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d good_a work_n be_v all_o virtue_n and_o virtuous_a action_n all_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o general_a general_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o whole_a moral_a law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o matth._n 5.17_o not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o 7.21_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o my_o father_n and_o 19.17_o there_o be_v none_o good_a but_o god_n but_o if_o thou_o will_v enter_v into_o life_n keep_v the_o commandment_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v also_o honest_a work_n honestum_fw-la est_fw-la bonore_fw-la dignum_fw-la 3._o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v also_o work_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a now_o a_o thing_n or_o person_n be_v say_v to_o be_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a which_o have_v the_o comely_a proportion_n of_o all_o the_o part_v one_o towards_o another_o whence_o proceed_v a_o lustre_n or_o shine_a and_o work_n be_v say_v to_o be_v fair_a or_o beautiful_a when_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o circumstance_n concur_v whence_o arise_v a_o like_a spiritual_a lustre_n and_o shine_v and_o loveliness_n so_o every_o good_a act_n be_v ex_fw-la integra_fw-la causa_fw-la it_o have_v all_o the_o cause_n and_o adjunct_n good_a otherwise_o malum_fw-la ex_fw-la quolibet_fw-la defectu_fw-la any_o one_o defect_n render_v the_o work_n evil_a as_o almsgiving_n with_o a_o trumpet_n mat._n 6._o the_o reason_n of_o this_o why_o good_a work_n be_v honest_a they_o have_v something_o that_o proceed_v from_o god_n as_o the_o honour_n that_o come_v from_o god_n only_o joh._n 5.44_o even_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o goodness_n which_o be_v his_o christ_n hos_n 3.5_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 2._o and_o point_v we_o to_o his_o honour_n phil._n 1.11_o the_o apostle_n pray_v that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o to_o what_o other_o original_a can_v we_o refer_v the_o beauty_n of_o good_a work_n than_o to_o the_o same_o god_n who_o put_v his_o comeliness_n upon_o his_o people_n ezech._n 16.14_o thou_o be_v fair_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n why_o grace_n be_v pour_v into_o thy_o lip_n psal_n 45.2_o observe_v 1._o note_v hence_o what_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o true_o amiable_a and_o lovely_a beauty_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n angel_n and_o good_a man_n what_o else_o but_o the_o beauty_n of_o good_a work_n the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n this_o be_v that_o which_o david_n desire_v to_o see_v psal_n 27.4_o one_o thing_n have_v i_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o will_v i_o seek_v after_o to_o behold_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n this_o be_v most_o desire_a of_o the_o lord_n himself_o and_o most_o delight_v in_o psal_n 45.10_o when_o we_o relinquish_v our_o own_o people_n and_o our_o father_n house_n so_o shall_v the_o king_n great_o desire_v thy_o beauty_n the_o beauty_n of_o the_o bride_n most_o lovely_a see_v how_o the_o bridegroom_n adorn_v she_o ezech._n 16_o 9-14_a observe_v 2._o if_o good_a work_n be_v fair_a and_o
such_o a_o care_n atttend_v on_o it_o as_o runs_z through_o all_o our_o thought_n all_o our_o imagination_n all_o our_o memory_n all_o our_o word_n all_o our_o gesture_n all_o our_o action_n all_z and_o every_o of_o our_o profession_n and_o trade_n such_o a_o universal_a care_n lie_v on_o every_o believer_n to_o maintain_v good_a work_n why_o it_o be_v his_o business_n o_o beloved_n be_v we_o thus_o mindful_a be_v we_o thus_o careful_a of_o our_o great_a business_n to_o maintain_v good_a work_n i_o know_v well_o i_o shall_v be_v answer_v alas_o i_o find_v continual_o such_o rub_n in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n so_o that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a precept_n give_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n pray_v continual_o its_o necessary_a for_o prevention_n of_o evil_a work_n and_o for_o the_o maintain_n of_o good_a work_n 1._o for_o the_o prevention_n of_o evil_a work_n epb._n 6._o after_o all_o the_o armour_n verse_n 18._o pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n the_o devil_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 1_o pet._n and_o he_o have_v a_o party_n within_o we_o even_o the_o harlot_n iniquity_n which_o hunt_v for_o the_o precious_a life_n prov._n 6.26_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n will_v be_v raise_v against_o we_o when_o we_o stand_v forth_o to_o maintain_v good_a work_n but_o among_o all_o other_o the_o devil_n make_v use_v of_o two_o principal_a engine_n force_v and_o subtilty_n and_o when_o he_o prevail_v not_o with_o one_o of_o these_o he_o make_v use_v of_o the_o other_o example_n be_v obvious_a ezra_n 4.2_o the_o adversary_n of_o judah_n and_o benjamin_n first_o insinuate_v themselves_o they_o will_v build_v with_o zerubbabel_n and_o joshuah_n etc._n etc._n when_o so_o they_o can_v effect_v their_o purpose_n they_o hire_v counsellor_n against_o they_o etc._n etc._n ver._n 5._o complain_v to_o king_n artaxerxes_n and_o when_o sanballat_n and_o tobiah_n can_v not_o deride_v and_o mock_v nehemiah_n out_o of_o his_o building_n they_o endeavour_v to_o fright_v he_o out_o of_o it_o neh._n 4.1_o to_o 8._o we_o be_v not_o ignorant_a of_o his_o device_n for_o it_o be_v his_o old_a plot_n when_o the_o roar_a lion_n perceive_v his_o skin_n will_v not_o prevail_v to_o terrify_v we_o from_o edify_v ourselves_o and_o other_o than_o he_o take_v the_o fox_n skin_n these_o be_v two_o notable_a enemy_n that_o israel_n meet_v withal_o when_o they_o travel_v towards_o the_o holy_a land_n sehon_n king_n of_o the_o amorites_n who_o dwell_v at_o heshbon_n and_o og_n the_o king_n of_o bashan_n numb_a 21._o deut._n 2.26_o but_o what_o be_v these_o to_o we_o sehon_n be_v he_o that_o tread_v down_o and_o root_n up_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v king_n of_o the_o amorites_n the_o great_a talker_n he_o dwell_v at_o heshbon_n in_o the_o cogitation_n and_o thought_n and_o there_o he_o hinder_v the_o good_a thought_n and_o care_n of_o israel_n in_o make_v progress_n towards_o the_o holy_a land_n but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v sehon_n king_n of_o heshbon_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o israel_n verse_n 33._o yea_o the_o lord_n destroy_v zanzummim_v verse_n 20.22_o even_o the_o huge_a giantlike_a evil_a thought_n so_o zanzummim_n signify_v prava_fw-la cogitantes_fw-la those_o evil_a thought_n which_o hinder_v our_o thought_n and_o care_n of_o maintain_v good_a work_n the_o weapon_n of_o our_o warfare_n bring_v into_o subjection_n every_o thought_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10._o when_o sehon_n king_n of_o heshbon_n prevail_v not_o when_o violence_n and_o force_n when_o tread_v down_o and_o root_a up_o can_v hinder_v our_o good_a thought_n and_o care_n then_o the_o devil_n use_v derision_n and_o scoff_a that_o thereby_o he_o may_v discourage_v we_o from_o our_o well_o do_v that_o be_v og_n which_o be_v subsannatio_fw-la scoff_v and_o jeer_v tend_v to_o bring_v the_o israel_n of_o god_n to_o reproach_n and_o shame_n that_o be_v bashan_n but_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o believer_n fear_v he_o not_o for_o i_o will_v deliver_v he_o and_o all_o his_o people_n and_o his_o land_n into_o thy_o hand_n deut._n 3.2_o for_o so_o the_o promise_n be_v general_a whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a 2._o for_o maintain_v good_a work_n do_v good_a be_v compare_v to_o sow_v seed_n gal._n 6.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o which_o be_v a_o continue_a act_n eccles_n 11.6_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v rom._n 2.7_o good_a work_n must_v be_v root_v in_o the_o heart_n whence_o they_o grow_v up_o and_o proceed_v luke_n 8.15_o that_o on_o the_o good_a ground_n be_v they_o which_o in_o a_o honest_a and_o good_a heart_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n with_o patience_n now_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n prov._n 16.1_o thus_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o have_v make_v every_o plant_n of_o the_o field_n before_o it_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o every_o herb_n of_o the_o field_n before_o it_o grow_v gen._n 2.5_o the_o predisposition_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n those_o plant_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n plant_v they_o be_v not_o of_o man_n set_v the_o lord_n do_v fit_v we_o and_o dispose_v we_o and_o make_v we_o perfect_a to_o every_o good_a work_n the_o old_a manuscript_n have_v in_o every_o good_a word_n and_o work_n to_o do_v his_o will_n hebr._n 13.21_o and_o according_o the_o apostle_n there_o pray_v the_o apostle_n see_v among_o the_o cretan_n and_o foresee_v that_o there_o will_v be_v among_o other_o nation_n such_o people_n who_o will_v very_o hardly_o be_v persuade_v to_o believe_v this_o divine_a and_o most_o certain_a truth_n that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v god_n shall_v be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n and_o therefore_o he_o lay_v such_o weight_n upon_o it_o that_o he_o affirm_v it_o constant_o he_o interpose_v his_o authority_n i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v constant_o and_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o faithful_a say_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o little_a enough_o for_o as_o for_o the_o cretan_n the_o apostle_n s_o paul_n have_v a_o hard_a task_n etc._n etc._n vide_fw-la note_n in_o titus_n 2.11_o as_o for_o other_o nation_n who_o see_v not_o with_o what_o difficulty_n man_n be_v persuade_v that_o the_o good_a work_n command_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v possible_a which_o howsoever_o it_o be_v most_o true_a yet_o be_v there_o no_o divine_a truth_n so_o much_o oppose_v as_o this_o and_o that_o by_o all_o sort_n of_o christian_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n in_o jam._n 1.22_o this_o show_v the_o irrefragable_a and_o undeniable_a truth_n of_o god_n so_o that_o even_o the_o sober_a heathen_a yea_o wicked_a man_n set_v to_o their_o seal_n that_o god_n be_v true_a thus_o lycurgus_n and_o numa_n pompilius_n father_v their_o law_n upon_o a_o deity_n they_o be_v hold_v to_o be_v true_a and_o faithful_a and_o the_o people_n be_v most_o obedient_a unto_o they_o yea_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o elder_n of_o the_o people_n though_o enemy_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o doctrine_n yet_o be_v convince_v by_o their_o own_o reason_n that_o if_o it_o come_v from_o god_n it_o must_v be_v true_a such_o a_o dilemma_n they_o put_v upon_o themselves_o mat._n 22.25_o if_o we_o shall_v say_v from_o heaven_n he_o will_v say_v why_o do_v you_o not_o then_o believe_v he_o if_o of_o man_n we_o fear_v the_o people_n exhort_v let_v we_o endeavour_v after_o the_o like_a faithfulness_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o speak_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o do_v faithful_o 3_o joh._n if_o we_o believe_v god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o faithful_a say_n let_v we_o every_o one_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n our_o own_o life_n will_v speak_v it_o whether_o so_o or_o no._n 3._o st._n paul_n give_v charge_n to_o titus_n that_o he_o affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o have_v believe_v god_n be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v good_a work_n the_o word_n contain_v st._n paul_n charge_n to_o titus_n wherein_o we_o have_v 1._o the_o precept_n give_v he_o in_o charge_n that_o he_o affirm_v constant_o 2._o the_o authority_n whereby_o he_o be_v charge_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d volo_fw-la i_o will_v that_o thou_o affirm_v etc._n etc._n according_o the_o word_n have_v in_o they_o these_o two_o thing_n 1._o titus_n must_v affirm_v constant_o that_o they_o who_o believe_v maintain_v good_a work_n 2._o st._n paul_n will_v that_o he_o affirm_v these_o thing_n constant_o 1._o titus_n must_v affirm_v these_o thing_n constant_o that_o they_o who_o etc._n etc._n the_o word_n we_o render_v
hand_n if_o they_o love_v to_o oppress_v or_o deceive_v be_v they_o otherwise_o of_o what_o religion_n sect_n or_o faction_n they_o will_v be_v yea_o though_o they_o pretend_v to_o the_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a mich._n 6.9.13_o nay_o they_o be_v worse_o than_o canaan_n when_o they_o degenerate_a from_o these_o father_n as_o appear_v by_o our_o saviour_n reason_v with_o the_o jew_n joh._n 8.39_o 44._o 2._o observe_v what_o be_v the_o source_n and_o fountain_n of_o divine_a truth_n what_o else_o but_o the_o essential_a truth_n god_n himself_o he_o speak_v unto_o the_o father_n this_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o divine_a light_n god_n impart_v to_o our_o father_n and_o successive_o to_o we_o ritui_fw-la lampada_fw-la tradunt_fw-la 3._o observe_v the_o way_n to_o try_v and_o find_v out_o divine_a truth_n when_o we_o see_v the_o stream_n pollute_v we_o search_v they_o to_o the_o fountain_n when_o we_o suspect_v falsehood_n in_o a_o deed_n we_o trace_v it_o to_o 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he_o speak_v in_o another_o case_n jer._n 7.31_o exhortation_n to_o we_o all_o that_o we_o will_v imitate_v these_o holy_a father_n god_n speak_v to_o the_o father_n and_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n be_v they_o he_o speak_v unto_o they_o say_v david_n of_o the_o father_n and_o they_o keep_v his_o testimony_n and_o the_o law_n that_o he_o give_v they_o psal_n 99.7_o he_o give_v they_o light_n and_o they_o walk_v before_o man_n in_o the_o light_n thereof_o as_o the_o light_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o star_n shine_v perpetual_o to_o all_o man_n upon_o the_o earth_n so_o do_v the_o bright_a and_o illustrious_a example_n of_o the_o holy_a father_n give_v light_a to_o all_o man_n and_o as_o one_o star_n differ_v from_o another_o star_n in_o glory_n so_o do_v the_o holy_a father_n the_o father_n abraham_n faith_n isaac_n patience_n jacob_n liberality_n joseph_n chastity_n sampson_n fortitude_n the_o meekness_n of_o moses_n the_o bounty_n of_o samuel_n the_o mercy_n of_o david_n the_o abstinence_n of_o daniel_n these_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n say_v isidore_n hispalensis_n god_n speak_v to_o they_o and_o these_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o word_n and_o have_v not_o the_o same_o god_n speak_v to_o we_o yea_o more_o frequent_o more_o clear_o more_o full_o than_o ever_o unto_o they_o be_v not_o his_o word_n daily_o in_o our_o ear_n and_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n than_o ought_v we_o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v 2_o pet._n 3.11_o yet_o where_o be_v our_o faith_n our_o patience_n our_o chastity_n our_o fortitude_n our_o meekness_n our_o continency_n sure_o belove_v if_o it_o be_v well_o consider_v how_o often_o our_o god_n have_v speak_v to_o we_o it_o may_v just_o be_v expect_v we_o shall_v be_v the_o best_a people_n god_n have_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n but_o if_o by_o the_o father_n we_o here_o understand_v the_o jew_n ancestor_n promiscuous_o good_a and_o bad_a as_o our_o apostle_n do_v 1_o cor._n 10.1_o 2._o we_o may_v then_o here_o observe_v 1._o that_o such_o be_v god_n goodness_n and_o love_n to_o all_o that_o he_o speak_v not_o only_o to_o the_o good_a but_o even_o to_o the_o wicked_a because_o he_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o repent_v return_v and_o live_v ezek._n 18.30.31_o jer._n 18.11_o 2._o since_o god_n speak_v to_o the_o father_n though_o many_o of_o they_o wicked_a man_n it_o may_v serve_v to_o humble_v we_o for_o their_o sin_n as_o be_v the_o offspring_n of_o so_o great_a offender_n so_o do_v josiah_n 2_o king_n 22.13_o and_o ezra_n chap._n 9.7_o and_o nehemiah_n 9.16_o 17._o and_o daniel_n 9_o and_o let_v we_o learn_v by_o god_n judgement_n upon_o they_o to_o fear_v lest_o the_o like_a may_v befall_v ourselves_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hitherto_o of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o now_o of_o the_o person_n in_o and_o by_o who_o 1._o god_n speak_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d where_o we_o shall_v inquire_v 1._o what_o a_o prophet_n be_v 2._o we_o shall_v inquire_v why_o god_n speak_v in_o and_o by_o the_o prophet_n 3._o make_v use_n of_o it_o unto_o ourselves_o 1._o the_o word_n prophet_n be_v take_v vulgar_o in_o too_o strict_a a_o notion_n for_o because_o the_o greek_a word_n here_o use_v imply_v the_o prediction_n or_o foretell_v of_o somewhat_o to_o come_v to_o pass_v hereafter_o according_a to_o the_o largeness_n of_o that_o tongue_n which_o have_v spread_v itself_o over_o all_o europe_n it_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o most_o man_n conceive_v the_o word_n prophet_n to_o belong_v only_o to_o he_o who_o foretell_v thing_n to_o come_v but_o the_o original_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o lxx_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o truchman_n or_o interpreter_n indifferent_o whether_o this_o interpreter_n speak_v of_o thing_n present_a past_a or_o to_o come_v as_o moses_n be_v a_o prophet_n who_o speak_v of_o thing_n past_a and_o all_o the_o prophet_n speak_v as_o well_o of_o thing_n present_a as_o to_o come_v all_o our_o learned_a critic_n be_v of_o this_o judgement_n philo_n judaeus_n in_o his_o book_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d upon_o these_o word_n aaron_n thy_o brother_n shall_v be_v thy_o prophet_n say_v thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v the_o property_n or_o nature_n of_o a_o prophet_n to_o interpret_v the_o thing_n the_o secret_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o much_o our_o apostle_n impli_v here_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n speak_v to_o the_o father_n by_o the_o prophet_n whence_o it_o appear_v what_o proper_o a_o prophet_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o the_o prophet_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v so_o david_n audiam_fw-la quid_fw-la in_o i_o loquetur_fw-la dominus_fw-la zachary_n angelus_n qui_fw-la loquebatur_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o render_v to_o i_o hebrew_n in_o i_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n speak_v by_o the_o prophet_n be_v 1._o respectu_fw-la dei_fw-la qui_fw-la lux_fw-la inaccessibilis_fw-la per_fw-la speculum_fw-la 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of_o the_o king_n christ_n that_o in_o the_o word_n of_o a_o king_n there_o be_v power_n who_o the_o wind_n and_o the_o sea_n obey_v mat._n 8.27_o who_o say_v to_o the_o sea_n hitherto_o shall_v thou_o come_v and_o no_o further_o and_o here_o shall_v thy_o proud_a wave_n be_v stay_v job_n 38.11_o cyrus_n pass_v over_o ganges_n when_o either_o some_o of_o his_o horse_n or_o some_o of_o his_o follower_n be_v drown_v he_o make_v war_n with_o the_o river_n and_o divide_v it_o into_o three_o hundred_o and_o sixty_o channel_n xerxes_n chastise_a hellespont_n with_o three_o hundred_o verbera_fw-la stripe_n &_o compedes_fw-la injecit_fw-la and_o cast_v fetter_n into_o it_o thou_o be_v carry_v quò_fw-la iste_fw-la velit_fw-la with_o thy_o loose_a and_o violent_a passion_n like_o wild_a horse_n christ_n powerful_a word_n will_v guide_v thou_o but_o thou_o must_v not_o be_v like_o the_o horse_n and_o mule_n which_o have_v no_o understanding_n psal_n 32._o if_o christ_n word_n be_v a_o powerful_a 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thou_o commit_v any_o iniquity_n be_v a_o weakling_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sleight_n so_o weak_a to_o give_v way_n whence_o wickedness_n proceed_v ezek._n 16.28_o 29_o 30._o gen._n 49.4_o but_o she_o have_v faith_n to_o be_v heal_v and_o so_o may_v thou_o mean_n mix_v it_o with_o faith_n hebr._n 4.2_o the_o word_n be_v hear_v profit_v not_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n they_o believe_v not_o the_o word_n of_o the_o spy_n to_o be_v a_o word_n of_o power_n it_o be_v not_o one_o with_o they_o numb_a 13._o object_n i_o do_v believe_v it_o resp_n as_o a_o word_n of_o truth_n but_o not_o as_o a_o word_n of_o power_n for_o in_o the_o word_n be_v two_o thing_n truth_n or_o faith_n power_n and_o virtue_n 2_o pet._n 1._o a_o believer_n and_o lose_v the_o soul_n a_o man_n may_v have_v a_o kind_n of_o say_v implicit_a and_o weak_a which_o if_o it_o be_v grace_n will_v put_v the_o believer_n upon_o duty_n common_o the_o faith_n waver_v and_o then_o it_o profit_v not_o example_n in_o 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the_o creditor_n be_v come_v say_v she_o to_o take_v my_o two_o son_n and_o make_v they_o bondman_n if_o thou_o have_v nothing_o of_o he_o he_o can_v hurt_v thou_o cantabit_fw-la vacuus_fw-la coram_fw-la lairone_fw-la viator_n mark_n what_o thy_o brother_n the_o captain_n of_o thy_o salvation_n say_v joh._n 14.30_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n come_v and_o have_v nothing_o in_o i_o tarpeia_n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 5._o exhort_v yield_v not_o to_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o evil_a one_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o it_o can_v not_o tempt_v our_o lord_n you_o be_v child_n of_o another_o kingdom_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n child_n of_o the_o resurrection_n not_o of_o death_n but_o alas_o i_o be_o weak_a i_o be_o but_o a_o child_n yea_o but_o thou_o be_v of_o god_n and_o his_o kingdom_n and_o therefore_o 1_o joh._n you_o be_v of_o god_n little_a child_n and_o have_v overcome_v they_o what_o ever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n overcome_v the_o world_n object_n the_o devil_n be_v strong_a and_o he_o have_v the_o power_n and_o kingdom_n of_o death_n thou_o belong_v not_o to_o he_o or_o his_o kingdom_n you_o be_v of_o the_o day_n not_o of_o darkness_n you_o be_v of_o another_o jurisdiction_n he_o be_v but_o a_o weak_a adversary_n who_o overcome_v only_o those_o who_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v overcome_v and_o that_o be_v the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o no_o great_a for_o resist_v the_o devil_n and_o he_o will_v flee_v from_o thou_o 2._o that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n death_n i._n e._n the_o devil_n this_o be_v the_o second_o end_n why_o our_o lord_n the_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n take_v part_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 1._o that_o he_o may_v die_v 2._o that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n i._n e._n the_o devil_n herein_o two_o thing_n must_v be_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n 2._o how_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n effect_v this_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o render_v unprofitable_a vain_a and_o of_o no_o effect_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v idle_a it_o answer_v to_o the_o hebrew_n and_o chaldee_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v here_o use_v in_o the_o syriack_n ezra_n 4.21.23_o 24._o then_o cease_v the_o work_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n vers_fw-la 5._o and_o 6_o 8._o luk._n 13.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 3.3_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vers_fw-la 31._o to_o make_v void_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o make_v the_o law_n of_o none_o effect_n thus_o when_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n which_o be_v against_o we_o be_v make_v void_a eph._n 2.15_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o other_o law_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o spirit_n when_o the_o law_n that_o command_v and_o give_v no_o strength_n be_v abrogate_a by_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n which_o bring_v power_n with_o it_o when_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n of_o sabbath_n new_a moon_n be_v take_v away_o by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v make_v exceed_v sinful_a by_o the_o law_n be_v make_v of_o none_o effect_n rom._n 6.5_o 6._o when_o death_n be_v destroy_v which_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n 2_o tim._n 1.10_o then_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v destroy_v for_o so_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n increase_v by_o the_o peremptory_a law_n meet_v with_o weak_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o bring_v no_o power_n with_o it_o whence_o sin_n break_v out_o more_o violent_o nitimur_fw-la in_o vetitum_fw-la whence_o follow_v death_n whereof_o the_o devil_n have_v power_n thus_o the_o jew_n tell_v we_o that_o satan_n have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n in_o that_o he_o suggest_v unto_o sin_n unto_o which_o flesh_n and_o blood_n yield_v he_o become_v a_o adversary_n and_o accuser_n as_o zach._n 3.1_o psal_n 37.38_o but_o the_o lord_n jesus_n take_v away_o the_o sin_n withal_o take_v away_o the_o ground_n of_o all_o satan_n accusation_n so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.1_o 2._o thus_o whereas_o the_o devil_n be_v operative_a by_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n the_o strong_a one_o spoil_v the_o strong_a one_o of_o these_o weapon_n wherein_o he_o trust_v he_o thus_o destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n for_o then_o a_o tyrant_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v destroy_v when_o his_o arm_n
ephes_n 4.11_o how_o necessary_a this_o be_v may_v be_v make_v appear_v by_o example_n of_o contrary_a confusion_n for_o where_o order_n be_v not_o there_o confusion_n must_v be_v there_o be_v no_o middle_a isa_n 3_o 1-8_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rebus_fw-la turbatis_fw-la pessimus_fw-la est_fw-la in_o honore_fw-la when_o therefore_o one_o have_v a_o long_a time_n be_v persuade_v unto_o a_o parity_n and_o equality_n of_o all_o order_n and_o degree_n of_o man_n a_o wise_a man_n present_v advise_v he_o before_o he_o persuade_v this_o to_o be_v embrace_v in_o the_o commonwealth_n that_o first_o he_o will_v make_v trial_n of_o it_o in_o his_o own_o house_n where_o the_o servant_n will_v soon_o be_v master_n and_o like_o confusion_n will_v follow_v in_o the_o rest_n and_o what_o a_o horrible_a ataxy_n will_v then_o follow_v if_o such_o a_o parity_n shall_v take_v place_n in_o a_o whole_a nation_n kingdom_n or_o commonwealth_n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 13._o the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o make_v we_o this_o soul_n he_o know_v our_o mould_n and_o what_o will_v most_o of_o all_o move_v both_o natural_a man_n and_o spiritual_a man_n observe_v 5._o here_o be_v a_o rule_n for_o our_o estimation_n and_o give_v of_o honour_n not_o only_o that_o we_o give_v honour_n to_o who_o honour_n be_v due_a rom._n 13._o but_o that_o we_o give_v more_o and_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n to_o who_o great_a be_v due_a as_o to_o christ_n rather_o than_o to_o moses_n but_o how_o shall_v i_o give_v honour_n and_o glory_n to_o moses_n or_o christ_n or_o to_o christ_n more_o than_o to_o moses_n no_o man_n i_o suppose_v will_v understand_v this_o of_o the_o person_n either_o of_o christ_n or_o moses_n but_o according_a to_o their_o manifestation_n whether_o in_o ourselves_o or_o other_o 1._o thus_o when_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o law_n according_a to_o exod._n 20.20_o and_o that_o law_n correct_v we_o and_o teach_v we_o psal_n 94.12_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v honour_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n ecclus._n 1.11_o and_o now_o the_o lord_n begin_v to_o magnify_v or_o glorify_v his_o law_n and_o make_v it_o honourable_a esay_n 43.21_o now_o moses_n be_v account_v worthy_a of_o honour_n when_o the_o law_n give_v by_o moses_n have_v wrought_v such_o honourable_a effect_n in_o thou_o 2._o when_o now_o we_o not_o only_o fear_v the_o lord_n but_o that_o fear_n cause_v we_o to_o repent_v ecclus._n 21.6_o and_o also_o believe_v in_o he_o hope_v for_o good_a and_o wait_v for_o his_o mercy_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o wise_a man_n ecclus._n 2.7_o 8_o 9_o when_o we_o repent_v and_o amend_v our_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o come_v after_o he_o i._n e._n on_o jesus_n christ_n act._n 19.4_o now_o a_o more_o honourable_a than_o moses_n be_v come_v even_o john_n baptist_n matth._n 11.9_o 10_o 11_o 13._o 3._o when_o now_o as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n we_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n etc._n etc._n eph._n 4._o when_o we_o have_v that_o accomplish_v in_o we_o which_o you_o read_v rom._n 13_o 8-11_a so_o that_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n and_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n moses_n be_v a_o weak_a house_n unless_o christ_n support_v it_o and_o except_v the_o lord_n build_v the_o house_n their_o labour_n be_v in_o vain_a that_o build_v it_o psal_n 127.1_o therefore_o when_o now_o god_n send_v his_o son_n etc._n etc._n now_o christ_n have_v build_v the_o house_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v more_o glory_n than_o the_o house_n now_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n itself_o be_v come_v even_o christ_n the_o king_n of_o glory_n as_o he_o be_v call_v psal_n 24.7_o now_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n hope_v for_o so_o we_o may_v speak_v according_a to_o esay_n 5._o when_o he_o send_v his_o son_n to_o the_o jew_n they_o will_v say_v he_o honour_v my_o son_n who_o thwart_v his_o reason_n with_o a_o contrary_a matth._n dishonour_v and_o slay_v he_o that_o be_v now_o fulfil_v when_o we_o reverence_v honour_n and_o glorify_v he_o then_o be_v fulfil_v what_o be_v prophesy_v esay_n 55.9_o it_o shall_v be_v say_v in_o that_o day_n lo_o this_o be_v our_o god_n we_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o etc._n etc._n thus_o we_o give_v more_o glory_n to_o he_o who_o build_v the_o house_n than_o to_o the_o house_n itself_o thus_o we_o more_o honour_n christ_n than_o moses_n and_o the_o like_a proportion_n we_o may_v observe_v in_o give_v honour_n unto_o moses_n john_n baptist_n or_o christ_n wherever_o we_o find_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n though_o where_o we_o look_v not_o for_o it_o as_o among_o the_o gerarite_n gen._n 20._o i._n e._n stranger_n from_o israel_n etc._n etc._n where_o we_o think_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v not_o or_o among_o the_o edomite_n who_o we_o think_v earthly_a man_n if_o among_o these_o job_n be_v find_v though_o the_o jew_n and_o jerom_n say_v he_o descend_v from_o huz_n the_o first_o bear_v of_o nahor_n the_o brother_n of_o abraham_n by_o milcha_n if_o among_o aramite_n or_o syrian_n proud_a and_o deceitful_a man_n so_o aram_n which_o be_v syriak_n signify_v if_o a_o job_n be_v find_v among_o these_o one_o who_o fear_v god_n and_o eschew_v evil_a yea_o in_o what_o nation_n or_o among_o what_o divide_a people_n soever_o we_o find_v man_n fear_v god_n and_o work_a righteousness_n there_o be_v moses_n honour_v ecclus._n 25.6_o 2._o where_o we_o find_v repentance_n amendment_n of_o life_n and_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o come_v there_o john_n baptist_n be_v have_v in_o honour_n 3._o but_o the_o great_a glory_n be_v to_o be_v give_v to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o his_o saint_n even_o those_o who_o be_v excellent_a psal_n 16.3_o than_o the_o most_o honourable_a come_v to_o be_v glorify_v in_o his_o saint_n and_o to_o be_v admire_v in_o they_o that_o believe_v 2_o thess_n 1.10_o we_o find_v the_o very_a same_o method_n in_o give_v honour_n to_o christ_n john_n and_o moses_n joh._n 1.14_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n and_o dwell_v in_o uâ—_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o we_o behold_v his_o glory_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n full_a of_o grace_n and_o truth_n john_n no_o doubt_n be_v gracious_a and_o honourable_a he_o carry_v it_o in_o his_o name_n but_o ver_fw-la 15._o he_o cry_v concern_v christ_n say_v this_o be_v he_o of_o who_o i_o speak_v he_o that_o come_v after_o i_o be_v prefer_v before_o i_o for_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o though_o the_o state_n of_o john_n be_v honourable_a and_o glorious_a yet_o vers_fw-la 16._o of_o his_o christ_n fullness_n we_o have_v all_o receive_v even_o grace_n for_o grace_n though_o moses_n be_v glorious_a 2_o cor._n 3._o and_o the_o law_n honourable_a and_o that_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n vers_fw-la 13._o yet_o grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n grace_n i._n e._n power_n and_o strength_n to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o truth_n even_o the_o truth_n of_o all_o ceremonial_a service_n and_o figure_n in_o the_o law_n that_o come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n observe_v 6._o hence_o also_o as_o we_o have_v a_o rule_n for_o give_v honour_n and_o glory_n to_o who_o it_o be_v due_a so_o likewise_o for_o the_o receive_n of_o it_o if_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v in_o a_o low_a manifestation_n as_o of_o the_o law_n or_o john_n or_o a_o high_a as_o christ_n let_v we_o not_o take_v the_o glory_n to_o ourselves_o it_o be_v he_o and_o his_o alone_a he_o alone_o be_v account_v worthy_a if_o it_o be_v thrust_v upon_o we_o as_o who_o can_v rule_v another_o estimation_n do_v with_o it_o as_o a_o honest_a cashier_n who_o put_v not_o up_o what_o he_o receive_v into_o his_o own_o but_o his_o master_n counter_n repreh_n 1._o who_o honour_n moses_n above_o christ_n the_o house_n above_o the_o master_n of_o it_o this_o be_v the_o misprision_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o seek_v righteousness_n by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n and_o it_o be_v a_o undervalue_v of_o christ_n and_o a_o prefer_v moses_n before_o he_o to_o seek_v the_o honour_n that_o come_v of_o god_n only_o by_o our_o own_o work_n and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n by_o our_o own_o power_n so_o do_v not_o abraham_n rom._n 4.20_o repreh_n 2._o who_o esteem_v not_o nor_o give_v glory_n or_o honour_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n esay_n 53.1_o 3._o all_o their_o care_n be_v to_o preserve_v their_o own_o honour_n see_v note_n on_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o saul_n will_v be_v honour_v etc._n etc._n elihu_n the_o buzite_n jebusite_n heb._n 2.3_o syriack_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
as_o heb._n 10.29_o they_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n repreh_n 3._o who_o prefer_v and_o honour_v flesh_n and_o blood_n before_o the_o lord_n jesus_n as_o eli_n his_o son_n 1_o sam._n 2._o and_o 3._o repreh_n 4._o those_o who_o make_v the_o saint_n coequal_a with_o christ_n in_o honour_n and_o glory_n be_v not_o thâ—â—_n the_o house_n and_o be_v it_o not_o their_o great_a honour_n that_o they_o be_v the_o house_n of_o christ_n the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o be_v not_o he_o the_o maker_n and_o builder_n of_o that_o house_n be_v not_o all_o the_o relation_n wherâ—â—n_n christ_n stand_v towards_o his_o church_n opposite_a hereunto_o he_o a_o vine_n they_o branch_n he_o the_o head_n they_o the_o body_n he_o the_o husband_n they_o the_o wife_n he_o a_o king_n priest_n and_o prophet_n repreh_n 5._o those_o who_o pretend_v to_o honour_n christ_n above_o all_o yet_o much_o dishonour_v the_o great_a mr._n builder_n and_o expose_v he_o to_o derision_n as_o not_o able_a to_o finish_v the_o work_n he_o have_v undertake_v to_o do_v our_o lord_n account_v it_o so_o as_o appear_v luk._n 14.28_o 29._o even_o such_o a_o rash_a builder_n they_o make_v the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o say_v they_o can_v be_v make_v a_o complete_a and_o perfect_a building_n no_o not_o by_o any_o power_n vouchsafe_v to_o man_n in_o this_o life_n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 5._o exhort_v 1._o give_v honour_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n see_v note_n on_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hebr._n 1_o dehort_v assume_v not_o glory_n or_o honour_n to_o ourselves_o from_o any_o thing_n without_o we_o see_v note_n on_o zephany_n 1.11_o 12._o exhort_v honour_v he_o most_o who_o be_v most_o honourable_a note_n and_o observation_n upon_o hebrew_n iii_o 4._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o every_o house_n be_v build_v by_o some_o man_n but_o he_o that_o build_v all_o thing_n be_v god_n these_o word_n contain_v the_o second_o disparity_n and_o dissimilitude_n between_o christ_n and_o 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christ_n be_v god_n he_o be_v so_o call_v express_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o these_o word_n psalm_n 45.6_o thy_o throne_n o_o god_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v express_o understand_v of_o christ_n by_o our_o apostle_n here_o heb._n 1.8_o unto_o the_o son_n he_o say_v thy_o throne_n etc._n etc._n esay_n 9.6_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v call_v wonderful_a the_o mighty_a one_o god_n etc._n etc._n they_o be_v the_o title_n of_o honour_n belong_v unto_o christ_n hos_n 1.7_o i_o will_v save_v they_o by_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n i._n e._n by_o god_n the_o son_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n and_o as_o express_o and_o with_o great_a emphasis_n s._n john_n call_v he_o god_n 1_o john_n 5.20_o these_o and_o the_o like_a proof_n will_v be_v altogether_o needless_a be_v there_o not_o some_o in_o these_o day_n who_o among_o other_o damnable_a heresy_n have_v deny_v the_o deity_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o in_o the_o text_n be_v call_v not_o implicit_o or_o by_o consequence_n but_o express_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d since_o christ_n be_v god_n hence_o it_o follow_v that_o what_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o deity_n be_v attribute_v and_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o philip._n 2.6_o who_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n he_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v equal_a thing_n or_o equalness_n with_o god_n and_o these_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o three_o 1._o what_o god_n be_v 2._o what_o god_n do_v 3._o what_o be_v do_v to_o god_n 1._o what_o god_n be_v 1._o hence_o it_o be_v that_o as_o the_o father_n be_v call_v light_n 1_o joh._n 1._o so_o be_v the_o son_n also_o call_v light_n joh._n 1.6_o and_o although_o john_n baptist_n be_v call_v a_o burn_a and_o shine_a light_n yet_o the_o evangelist_n speak_v of_o john_n baptist_n say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o i._n e._n john_n be_v not_o that_o light_n vers_n 8._o that_o light_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o light_n that_o true_a light_n 2._o hence_o as_o the_o father_n be_v call_v life_n and_o our_o life_n deut._n 30.20_o so_o be_v the_o son_n call_v life_n and_o our_o life_n coloss_n 3._o the_o eterternal_a life_n 1_o joh._n 5.20_o this_o be_v the_o true_a god_n and_o eternal_a life_n 3._o god_n be_v love_n 1_o joh._n 4.8.16_o so_o be_v the_o son_n coloss_n 1.13_o 4._o hence_o as_o god_n the_o father_n be_v the_o truth_n and_o true_a so_o the_o son_n be_v the_o truth_n and_o true_a he_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n joh._n 14._o 1_o joh._n 5.20_o 5._o hence_o as_o god_n the_o father_n be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o the_o only_a wise_a god_n so_o be_v the_o son_n also_o the_o wisdom_n prov._n 8._o and_o he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n 6._o hence_o as_o the_o father_n be_v righteousness_n and_o god_n of_o our_o righteousness_n psal_n so_o be_v the_o son_n also_o righteousness_n the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n jer._n 23._o and_o make_v unto_o we_o righteousness_n 7._o as_o the_o father_n be_v the_o power_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o power_n matth._n 14.62_o which_o be_v the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n so_o be_v the_o son_n also_o the_o power_n 8._o the_o name_n jehovah_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o give_v to_o the_o son_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n 2._o what_o the_o father_n do_v the_o son_n do_v 1._o the_o same_o work_n which_o be_v do_v by_o the_o father_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o son_n exod._n 20.2_o which_o judas_n vers_fw-la 5._o be_v attribute_v unto_o jesus_n express_o in_o the_o vul._n lat._n 2._o as_o the_o father_n raise_v the_o dead_a so_o the_o son_n quicken_v who_o he_o will_v
christ_n suffering_n but_o where_o find_v we_o this_o in_o moses_n writing_n without_o doubt_n either_o typical_o and_o symbolical_o or_o not_o at_o all_o yet_o ver_fw-la 44.5_o 6_o 7._o as_o the_o serpent_n be_v lift_v up_o etc._n etc._n joh._n 3.14_o be_v not_o the_o leper_n cleanse_v by_o the_o dead_a and_o live_a bird_n atonement_n by_o a_o dead_a and_o live_a goat_n sure_o this_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o explain_v the_o writing_n of_o moses_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n christ_n our_o passover_n etc._n etc._n we_o be_v the_o circumcision_n know_v you_o not_o that_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o tabernacle_n of_o god_n be_v with_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o let_v it_o be_v show_v whether_o any_o one_o of_o the_o father_n have_v not_o explain_v moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n and_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o same_o way_n repreh_n 1._o who_o supercilious_o lie_v aside_o the_o writing_n of_o moses_n under_o the_o notion_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o element_n the_o worse_o for_o be_v the_o matter_n of_o all_o elementary_a thing_n and_o do_v a_o scholar_n despise_v the_o rudiment_n of_o art_n do_v they_o not_o know_v that_o the_o fine_a gold_n be_v wrought_v by_o brass_n that_o the_o most_o precious_a jewel_n may_v be_v convey_v in_o a_o plain_a casket_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o condemn_v those_o who_o speak_v of_o moses_n writing_n after_o the_o same_o manner_n that_o the_o prophet_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n have_v speak_v of_o they_o explain_v the_o dark_a say_n of_o moses_n spiritual_o and_o mystical_o which_o they_o call_v turn_v of_o the_o scripture_n into_o allegory_n they_o know_v or_o shall_v know_v what_o a_o allegory_n be_v be_v it_o not_o a_o continue_a metaphor_n if_o so_o as_o themselves_o will_v confess_v it_o be_v let_v themselves_o say_v whether_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o full_a of_o allegory_n nay_o let_v they_o show_v how_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o explain_v moses_n writing_n the_o ceremonial_a law_n concern_v the_o tabernacle_n the_o sacrifice_n the_o utensil_n and_o instrument_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n etc._n etc._n otherwise_o than_o mystical_o and_o allegorical_o if_o this_o they_o can_v do_v do_v they_o not_o declare_v themselves_o such_o as_o our_o lord_n disciple_n be_v before_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n luk._n 24.25_o 26_o 27._o and_o will_v they_o then_o call_v themselves_o steward_n of_o the_o mystery_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 4.1_o if_o they_o know_v no_o more_o than_o the_o bare_a letter_n which_o any_o of_o the_o people_n can_v understand_v as_o well_o as_o themselves_o how_o otherwise_o than_o mystical_o and_o spiritual_o do_v our_o lord_n understand_v moses_n when_o he_o interpret_v he_o to_o speak_v of_o himself_o luk._n 24.26_o 27_o 44._o how_o otherwise_o do_v st._n paul_n understand_v moses_n how_o otherwise_o do_v he_o interpret_v his_o writing_n when_o he_o say_v he_o teach_v no_o other_o thing_n than_o the_o prophet_n and_o moses_n do_v say_v shall_v come_v act._n 22.22_o 23._o exhort_v to_o the_o spiritual_o mind_v one_o to_o inure_v ourselves_o to_o the_o read_n of_o moses_n writing_n have_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n promise_v his_o presence_n with_o we_o matth._n 28._o be_v it_o not_o he_o who_o open_v the_o scripture_n luk._n 24._o this_o will_n exceed_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n when_o we_o shall_v find_v it_o so_o long_o since_o foreshew_v in_o type_n and_o figure_n and_o parabolical_a speech_n 2._o moses_n be_v faithful_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o testimony_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o shall_v be_v speak_v after_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o moses_n faithful_a service_n that_o he_o may_v testify_v both_o by_o what_o he_o make_v or_o order_v to_o be_v make_v the_o tabernacle_n and_o utensil_n of_o it_o and_o by_o what_o he_o wrought_v and_o teach_v the_o people_n that_o hereby_o he_o may_v testify_v the_o 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speak_v after_o now_o belief_n or_o faith_n be_v proper_o a_o assent_n or_o consent_v unto_o a_o testimony_n or_o witness_n the_o testimony_n of_o moses_n deserve_v all_o our_o belief_n for_o what_o moses_n who_o be_v faithful_a and_o what_o he_o testify_v unto_o man_n that_o god_n first_o testify_v unto_o moses_n and_o therefore_o all_o moses_n writing_n all_o that_o moses_n wrought_v and_o do_v all_o be_v divine_a testimony_n all_o be_v indubitatae_fw-la veritatis_fw-la unquestionable_o true_a therefore_o exod._n 14.31_o do_v we_o believe_v moses_n if_o so_o than_o we_o believe_v the_o lord_n o_o that_o we_o do_v no_o doubt_n of_o that_o but_o there_o be_v great_a doubt_n to_o be_v make_v of_o it_o moses_n tell_v we_o that_o when_o caleb_n tell_v the_o people_n that_o they_o be_v able_a to_o overcome_v the_o amorites_n etc._n etc._n numb_a 14._o that_o the_o people_n be_v so_o far_o from_o believe_v he_o that_o they_o go_v about_o to_o stone_n joshuah_n and_o caleb_n for_o say_v so_o yea_o the_o lord_n himself_o complain_v how_o long_o say_v he_o will_v it_o be_v ere_o that_o you_o believe_v i_o vers_n 11._o why_o do_v the_o lord_n say_v they_o do_v not_o believe_v he_o he_o have_v tell_v they_o exod._n 34.10_o 11._o what_o wonder_v he_o will_v do_v for_o they_o that_o he_o will_v drive_v out_o the_o amorites_n etc._n etc._n and_o he_o bid_v every_o one_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d observe_v it_o for_o thyself_o etc._n etc._n and_o now_o they_o hear_v the_o ten_o spy_n say_v the_o amorites_n be_v too_o strong_a for_o they_o which_o they_o do_v mere_o to_o humour_v the_o people_n now_o when_o caleb_n assure_v they_o that_o they_o be_v well_o able_a to_o overcome_v they_o they_o believe_v not_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o come_v of_o this_o the_o lord_n swear_v they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a land_n what_o be_v this_o to_o we_o moses_n be_v for_o a_o testimony_n of_o this_o which_o after_o be_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o for_o st._n paul_n tell_v we_o 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the_o danger_n be_v great_a as_o will_v appear_v out_o of_o the_o other_o place_n deut._n 18.19_o which_o st._n peter_n allege_v and_o speak_v of_o afterward_o act._n 3.22_o 23._o confer_v ver_fw-la 26._o he_o be_v amen_o the_o faithful_a witness_n he_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v have_v eternal_a life_n 3._o moses_n be_v faithful_a as_o a_o servant_n etc._n etc._n but_o christ_n be_v faithful_a as_o a_o son_n over_o his_o own_o house_n these_o word_n contain_v the_o three_o and_o last_o disparity_n between_o christ_n and_o moses_n in_o regard_n of_o faithfulness_n i_o show_v before_o that_o moses_n be_v faithful_a as_o a_o servant_n and_o wherein_o his_o faithful_a service_n consist_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o testimony_n of_o thing_n to_o be_v speak_v of_o
destruction_n ezech._n 5.12_o 13._o zach._n 6.8_o ecclus._n 39.28_o consol_n alas_o i_o have_v grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o he_o be_v grieve_v with_o they_o for_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n he_o be_v afflict_v thus_o joseph_n condole_v with_o his_o brethren_n repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o be_v not_o grieve_v with_o the_o lord_n amos_n 6.6_o so_o gen._n 42.21_o 22._o zach._n 12._o repreh_n 2._o those_o that_o grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n they_o have_v pierce_v the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o i_o say_v they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n these_o word_n contain_v the_o lord_n censure_v of_o these_o harden_a man_n which_o be_v report_v otherwise_o by_o the_o apostle_n than_o it_o be_v in_o psal_n 95.10_o for_o there_o we_o read_v the_o word_n thus_o they_o be_v a_o people_n that_o do_v err_v in_o their_o heart_n or_o as_o pagnine_n render_v the_o word_n populus_fw-la errantium_fw-la cord_n instead_o of_o which_o word_n our_o apostle_n read_v the_o word_n thus_o they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n leave_v out_o the_o word_n people_n and_o in_o place_n of_o it_o read_v always_o and_o this_o he_o do_v according_a to_o the_o septuagint_a translation_n but_o the_o word_n whether_o way_n so_o ever_o we_o read_v they_o amount_v to_o the_o same_o sense_n the_o censure_n than_o contain_v these_o two_o part_n 1._o god_n say_v they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n 2._o they_o have_v not_o know_v his_o way_n 1._o the_o lord_n say_v they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v to_o err_v 2._o what_o to_o err_v in_o heart_n 3._o upon_o what_o ground_n the_o lord_n pass_v this_o censure_n on_o they_o 1._o the_o word_n we_o turn_v to_o err_v be_v in_o the_o psalm_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o proper_o signify_v that_o kind_n of_o error_n which_o be_v in_o go_v after_o false_a god_n and_o therefore_o chald._a paraph._n there_o turn_v 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job_n 34.21_o my_o eye_n be_v upon_o all_o their_o way_n jer._n 16.17_o and_o 32.19_o great_a in_o counsel_n etc._n etc._n ecclus._n 17.8_o he_o let_v his_o eye_n etc._n etc._n if_o we_o have_v lift_v up_o our_o hand_n to_o a_o strange_a god_n shall_v not_o god_n search_v it_o out_o for_o he_o try_v the_o very_a heart_n and_o reins_o if_o we_o inquire_v into_o the_o reason_n why_o his_o people_n err_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o always_o err_v it_o must_v proceed_v first_o from_o their_o own_o lust_n of_o error_n as_o they_o be_v call_v ephes_n 4.22_o but_o how_o fall_v they_o into_o these_o lust_n of_o error_n be_v they_o enforce_v by_o any_o antecedent_n decree_n or_o be_v god_n want_v to_o they_o in_o what_o be_v needful_a sure_o neither_o so_o nor_o so_o god_n propound_v his_o truth_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v but_o they_o voluntary_o turn_v away_o from_o it_o and_o receive_v it_o not_o in_o the_o love_n of_o it_o and_o then_o when_o his_o love_n be_v despise_v 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heart_n have_v deceive_v they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o transgress_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n observe_v 2._o what_o little_a truth_n and_o constancy_n in_o truth_n there_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o man_n even_o in_o man_n who_o profess_v religion_n and_o piety_n while_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n that_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n this_o people_n be_v by_o profession_n the_o people_n of_o god_n yet_o they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n observe_v 3._o the_o lord_n look_v not_o so_o much_o on_o the_o way_n of_o man_n outward_a profession_n or_o what_o they_o promise_v with_o their_o mouth_n as_o upon_o the_o frame_n and_o disposition_n of_o their_o heart_n these_o man_n have_v make_v large_a profession_n of_o obedience_n exod._n 19.8_o deut._n 5.27_o 28._o the_o lord_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o their_o word_n and_o give_v testimony_n that_o they_o have_v speak_v well_o but_o their_o heart_n be_v want_v vers_fw-la 29._o o_o that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o heart_n in_o they_o 1_o chron._n 16.9_o 10._o observe_v 4._o man_n may_v err_v in_o their_o heart_n when_o yet_o they_o speak_v good_a word_n with_o their_o mouth_n and_o perform_v some_o act_n with_o their_o hand_n viz._n when_o they_o do_v not_o the_o same_o out_o of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n and_o for_o right_a end_n such_o a_o people_n the_o psalmist_n describe_v psal_n 78.35_o 36._o thus_o they_o zach._n 7._o this_o be_v a_o strange_a dissent_n between_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a life_n which_o our_o lord_n â—â—mself_n marvel_v at_o how_o can_v you_o that_o be_v evil_a speak_v good_a thing_n observe_v 5._o this_o discover_v the_o great_a folly_n and_o vanity_n of_o many_o who_o please_v themselves_o in_o the_o good_a opinion_n and_o good_a report_n that_o man_n make_v of_o they_o and_o seek_v themselves_o without_o themselves_o when_o mean_a time_n the_o lord_n estimate_n and_o judgement_n of_o they_o may_v be_v and_o often_o be_v quite_o otherwise_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v here_o of_o these_o man_n i_o say_v they_o always_o err_v in_o their_o heart_n if_o the_o lord_n say_v so_o it_o matter_n not_o whatever_o man_n say_v to_o the_o contrary_n repreh_n who_o pretend_v a_o outward_a conformity_n in_o word_n and_o work_n unto_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n yet_o mean_a time_n in_o their_o heart_n err_v from_o that_o truth_n such_o be_v they_o ezech._n 33.3_o jam._n 1.8_o therefore_o the_o wise_a man_n ecclus._n 2.12_o denounce_v a_o woe_n to_o the_o sinner_n that_o go_v two_o way_n this_o may_v be_v fear_v to_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o in_o this_o generation_n who_o comply_v with_o the_o good_a when_o they_o be_v with_o the_o good_a when_o they_o be_v with_o evil_a man_n comply_v and_o consent_v to_o they_o with_o chaste_a man_n they_o be_v chaste_a lascivious_a with_o those_o who_o be_v lascivious_a when_o thou_o see_v a_o thief_n etc._n etc._n elias_n cry_v out_o against_o such_o how_o long_o do_v you_o halt_v between_o two_o opinion_n between_o the_o lord_n and_o baal_n of_o such_o our_o lord_n say_v no_o man_n can_v serve_v god_n and_o mammon_n luk._n 16.13_o dagon_n and_o the_o ark_n of_o god_n can_v stand_v together_o this_o be_v figure_v by_o the_o lord_n prohibition_n of_o plough_v with_o a_o ox_n and_o a_o ass_n of_o sow_v the_o land_n with_o divers_a seed_n of_o weave_v a_o web_n of_o linen_n and_o woollen_a such_o be_v the_o samaritan_n who_o will_v worship_v the_o true_a god_n yet_o will_v retain_v the_o god_n of_o the_o nation_n 1_o king_n 17.33_o jer._n 2.18_o and_z vers_n 36._o such_o be_v those_o in_o the_o text_n of_o who_o our_o lord_n say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o always_o err_v
the_o word_n we_o have_v these_o divine_a axiom_n or_o point_n of_o doctrine_n 1._o the_o patriarch_n and_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n inherit_v the_o promise_n 2._o the_o patriarch_n through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n 3._o we_o ought_v to_o be_v follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n 4._o we_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n 5._o and_o last_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o saint_n with_o he_o entreat_v they_o in_o vers_n 11._o that_o they_o be_v not_o slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promse_n 1._o the_o patriarch_n inherit_v the_o promise_n wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v the_o promise_n 2._o who_o they_o be_v who_o inherit_v they_o 1._o the_o promise_n be_v sometime_o set_v down_o in_o type_n and_o figure_n as_o the_o holy_a land_n be_v call_v the_o land_n of_o promise_n as_o also_o power_n and_o strength_n to_o overcome_v those_o who_o be_v inhabiter_n of_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n numb_a 14.7_o 8_o 9_o sometime_o they_o be_v propound_v unto_o we_o in_o their_o truth_n and_o nakedness_n as_o 2_o pet._n 1._o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n which_o be_v two_o 1._o participation_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n 2._o escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n 2._o what_o be_v it_o to_o inherit_v these_o promise_n and_o what_o be_v a_o heir_n haeres_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la defuncto_fw-la succedit_fw-la in_o jus_o universum_fw-la heb._n 1_o this_o description_n of_o a_o heir_n though_o it_o can_v fit_v christ_n the_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n the_o father_n who_o be_v the_o live_n immortal_a and_o everlasting_a god_n yet_o it_o may_v well_o befit_v all_o believer_n in_o regard_n of_o christ_n by_o who_o and_o with_o who_o they_o be_v heir_n for_o as_o he_o be_v heir_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o he_o make_v his_o believer_n heir_n together_o with_o he_o for_o his_o name_n be_v pater_fw-la futuri_fw-la seculi_fw-la isa_n 9_o and_o he_o by_o his_o death_n make_v a_o purchase_n of_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n for_o all_o those_o who_o be_v heir_n with_o he_o it_o be_v the_o qualification_n require_v rom._n 8.17_o heir_n of_o god_n joynt-heir_n with_o christ_n if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v be_v also_o glorify_v with_o he_o chap._n 9.15_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o by_o mean_n of_o death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o transgression_n that_o be_v under_o the_o first_o testament_n they_o which_o be_v call_v may_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a inheritance_n see_v note_n on_o hebr._n 1._o the_o reason_n why_o the_o patriarch_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n and_o woman_n inherit_v the_o promise_n be_v the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n rom._n 4.16_o this_o inheritance_n be_v promise_v and_o obtain_v through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n for_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o by_o mean_n of_o death_n believer_n may_v inherit_v the_o promise_n but_o here_o we_o seem_v to_o meet_v with_o a_o doubt_n the_o apostle_n hebr._n 11.13_o speak_v of_o the_o patriarch_n all_o these_o say_v he_o die_v in_o the_o faith_n have_v not_o receive_v the_o promise_n it_o seem_v therefore_o that_o the_o patriarch_n have_v not_o receive_v the_o promise_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v abraham_n have_v not_o possession_n of_o the_o holy_a land_n nor_o the_o kingdom_n nor_o the_o city_n promise_v god_n be_v not_o know_v to_o he_o by_o his_o name_n jehovah_n the_o performer_n of_o his_o promise_n exod._n 6.31_o he_o know_v they_o be_v to_o be_v fulfil_v four_o hundred_o year_n after_o as_o for_o the_o spiritual_a promise_n the_o entrance_n into_o the_o high_a heaven_n and_o possession_n of_o they_o figure_v by_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n that_o be_v reserve_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n and_o ascension_n the_o apostle_n hebr._n 9.6_o 7_o 8._o teach_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n thus_o figure_v or_o signify_v that_o the_o way_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o be_v not_o yet_o make_v manifest_a while_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n be_v stand_v and_z chap._n 10.19_o 20._o have_v therefore_o brethren_n boldness_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v or_o make_v new_a marg._n for_o we_o through_o the_o veil_n that_o be_v to_o say_v his_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n through_o this_o new_a and_o live_a way_n abraham_n and_o the_o other_o holy_a patriarch_n enter_v into_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n observe_v 1._o hence_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n be_v make_v know_v even_o from_o the_o beginning_n observe_v 2._o whence_o we_o may_v note_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n exciting_a and_o stir_v up_o all_o man_n even_o the_o ungodly_a to_o well-doing_n by_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n if_o thou_o do_v well_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v gen._n 4._o observe_v 3._o there_o have_v be_v in_o all_o age_n some_o who_o have_v inherit_v the_o promise_a inheritance_n 4._o observe_v hence_o how_o great_a be_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n they_o be_v son_n and_o daughter_n of_o god_n they_o be_v heir_n its_o the_o apostle_n gradation_n gal._n 4.7_o no_o more_o a_o servant_n but_o a_o son_n a_o heir_n heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n tit._n 3.6_o heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n jam._n 2.5_o whence_o we_o may_v consider_v how_o great_a be_v christ_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n 5._o observe_v here_o how_o great_a be_v the_o goodness_n and_o condescent_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v heir_n of_o all_o thing_n admit_v believer_n to_o be_v coheir_n with_o he_o rom._n 8.16_o 17._o rev._n 3.21_o and_o 21.7_o axiom_n 2._o the_o patriarch_n and_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v what_o be_v faith_n and_o what_o be_v patience_n faith_n be_v a_o assent_n unto_o a_o testimony_n as_o here_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v we_o may_v take_v the_o apostle_n description_n of_o it_o hebr._n 11.1_o faith_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o ground_n or_o confidence_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v this_o faith_n be_v concrete_a and_o compound_v with_o hope_n and_o so_o as_o by_o faith_n we_o credit_n and_o believe_v the_o divine_a testimony_n witness_v the_o truth_n goodness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n so_o hope_n raise_v the_o soul_n to_o rely_v on_o the_o might_n and_o power_n of_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o what_o we_o believe_v and_o hope_v for_o 2._o patience_n be_v sometime_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o here_o they_o differ_v in_o degree_n for_o whereas_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v bear_v or_o endure_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o add_v continuance_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o patience_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v render_v long-suffering_a patience_n may_v be_v describe_v the_o bear_n of_o christ_n cross_n phil._n 2.8_o 1._o the_o reason_n why_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n we_o must_v inherit_v the_o promise_n 1._o the_o promise_n can_v be_v inherit_v unless_o that_o be_v remove_v which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o they_o the_o inheritance_n be_v a_o undefiled_a inheritance_n 1_o pet._n and_o therefore_o no_o unclean_a thing_n can_v enter_v into_o it_o so_o that_o it_o be_v of_o necessity_n the_o heart_n must_v be_v purify_v by_o faith_n act._n 15._o 2._o there_o be_v a_o end_n and_o finish_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o patience_n shall_v have_v her_o perfect_a work_n and_o both_o these_o be_v finish_v or_o perfect_v when_o the_o inheritance_n be_v obtain_v receive_v the_o end_n of_o your_o faith_n the_o salvation_n of_o your_o soul_n 3._o reason_n the_o promise_n be_v and_o be_v lose_v by_o unbelief_n and_o impatience_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v to_o be_v recover_v by_o faith_n and_o patience_n observe_v 1._o hence_o be_v when_o we_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v all_o whatever_o be_v to_o be_v suffer_v and_o do_v in_o order_n to_o eternal_a life_n it_o be_v a_o inheritance_n and_o give_v and_o receive_v out_o of_o gift_n donatio_fw-la est_fw-la liberalis_fw-la datio_fw-la the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n when_o joshuah_n and_o the_o israelite_n have_v fight_v and_o subdue_v the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n it_o be_v then_o give_v they_o out_o
spirit_n call_v they_o so_o zeph._n 1.13_o vide_fw-la note_n in_o locum_fw-la yea_o the_o lord_n tolerate_v evil_a man_n to_o dwell_v in_o a_o good_a land_n repreh_n those_o to_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v a_o large_a portion_n of_o outward_a and_o temporal_a good_n which_o they_o mistake_v for_o the_o true_a treasure_n vide_fw-la note_n in_o gen._n 1.18_o observe_v the_o hebrew_n can_v rejoice_v in_o their_o god_n only_o habac._n 3.17_o 18._o mysticé_fw-la there_o be_v other_o good_n real_o such_o as_o faith_n etc._n etc._n spiritual_a good_n according_a to_o which_o 1._o some_o be_v rich_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o have_v real_a possession_n jam._n 2.5_o 2._o other_o be_v rich_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o these_o so_o because_o the_o minister_n often_o speak_v of_o these_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o people_n because_o they_o read_v and_o hear_v much_o of_o these_o thing_n 1_o cor._n 15._o and_o 4.8_o rom._n 2.18_o revel_v 3.17_o now_o because_o man_n use_v to_o talk_v of_o these_o thing_n and_o have_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o be_v of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o drive_v a_o great_a trade_n by_o talk_v of_o these_o thing_n therefore_o esay_n 10.6_o ezech._n 7.20_o 21_o 22._o but_o if_o we_o have_v real_a possession_n of_o these_o spiritual_a good_n the_o enemy_n can_v spoil_v we_o the_o heathen_a know_v that_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n nec_fw-la eripi_fw-la nec_fw-la surripi_fw-la possunt_fw-la those_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o faith_n hope_n love_n good_a will_n etc._n etc._n these_o no_o man_n can_v be_v spoil_v of_o unless_o he_o himself_o will_v unless_o he_o himself_o cast_v they_o from_o he_o of_o these_o some_o make_a shipwreck_n 1_o tim._n 1.19_o of_o these_o good_n the_o hebrew_n yet_o weak_a yield_v themselves_o to_o be_v spoil_v by_o the_o egyptian_n when_o man_n believe_v a_o lie_n for_o the_o truth_n 2_o thess_n 2._o when_o they_o hope_v in_o vain_a thing_n which_o will_v not_o profit_v when_o they_o become_v abominable_a like_o the_o thing_n which_o they_o have_v love_v when_o they_o yield_v up_o themselves_o to_o vile_a affection_n thus_o the_o egyptian_n spoil_v the_o hebrew_n exhort_v have_v not_o the_o lord_n make_v promise_v unto_o abraham_n that_o his_o seed_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o egypt_n with_o great_a substance_n gen._n 15.14_o and_o do_v he_o not_o tell_v moses_n so_o much_o exod._n 3.22_o that_o the_o hebrew_n shall_v spoil_v the_o egyptian_n and_o they_o do_v so_o exod._n 12.35_o 36._o and_o have_v not_o the_o lord_n make_v a_o promise_n that_o the_o hebrew_n shall_v spoil_v those_o who_o spoil_v they_o ezech._n 39.10_o and_o that_o he_o will_v bring_v his_o people_n out_o of_o egypt_n again_o zach._n 10.10_o and_o that_o he_o will_v do_v wonder_n etc._n etc._n mich._n 7.15_o 19_o o_o beloved_n why_o do_v we_o not_o then_o free_a ourselves_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o the_o egyptian_n and_o recover_v our_o precious_a vessel_n that_o they_o have_v spoil_v we_o of_o our_o will_n our_o affection_n our_o love_n our_o desire_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o hebrew_n take_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n with_o joy_n these_o word_n contain_v the_o well-bearing_a of_o their_o own_o affliction_n the_o word_n we_o turn_v to_o take_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v to_o receive_v and_o entertain_v as_o welcome_a as_o acceptable_a so_o as_o a_o man_n entertain_v his_o friend_n as_o the_o pharisee_n and_o scribe_n say_v of_o our_o lord_n this_o man_n receive_v sinner_n and_o eat_v with_o they_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n write_v to_o the_o roman_n rom._n 16.2_o that_o they_o shall_v receive_v phoebe_n and_o to_o the_o philippian_n that_o they_o shall_v entertain_v epaphroditus_n phil._n 2.29_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o all_o joy_n and_o after_o this_o manner_n the_o hebrew_n receive_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n viz._n with_o joy_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o may_v appear_v 1._o partly_o from_o the_o deficiency_n and_o want_n in_o those_o good_n which_o be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v spoil_v 2._o partly_o from_o the_o excellency_n and_o all-sufficiency_n of_o that_o good_a which_o they_o have_v in_o themselves_o a_o better_a and_o more_o endure_a substance_n the_o true_a hebrew_n consider_v the_o deficiency_n of_o all_o outward_a good_n and_o thence_o take_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n with_o joy_n for_o although_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o twofold_a goodness_n they_o have_v 1._o of_o nature_n 2._o of_o use_n vide_fw-la note_n in_o phil._n 4.11_o doubt_n this_o spoil_n of_o the_o hebrew_n good_n be_v a_o sin_n a_o great_a sin_n because_o commit_v against_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o how_o can_v they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n charity_n rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o truth_n 1_o cor._n 13.6_o he_o who_o rejoice_v in_o sin_n be_v a_o partaker_n of_o the_o sin_n ezech._n 25.6_o rom._n 1.32_o respon_n nor_o do_v these_o hebrew_n rejoice_v in_o iniquity_n nor_o do_v that_o joy_n proceed_v from_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o who_o spoil_v they_o but_o from_o the_o fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o love_n procede_v from_o that_o occasion_n unto_o the_o hebrew_n it_o be_v a_o argument_n unto_o they_o of_o christ_n love_n to_o they_o to_o account_v they_o worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n this_o be_v the_o apostle_n argument_n act._n 5.41_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o also_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n since_o for_o love_n of_o he_o they_o suffer_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o thing_n it_o be_v st._n paul_n argument_n phil._n 3.9_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n that_o they_o be_v conform_v to_o jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n unto_o which_o all_o believer_n be_v predestinate_v rom._n 8.29_o observe_v 1._o note_v here_o a_o example_n of_o obedience_n to_o that_o hard_a precept_n to_o suffer_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n yea_o to_o suffer_v the_o spoil_n of_o those_o good_n which_o most_o man_n love_v and_o admire_v and_o the_o spoil_n of_o they_o with_o joy_n mysticé_fw-la observe_v 2._o if_o the_o true_a hebrew_n take_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n with_o joy_n with_o how_o much_o more_o joy_n shall_v they_o take_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o evil_n the_o evil_a one_o have_v his_o good_n it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v in_o many_o hebrew_n luk._n 11.12_o when_o the_o strong_a man_n keep_v his_o palace_n all_o his_o good_n be_v in_o peace_n but_o when_o a_o strong_a man_n come_v etc._n etc._n who_o be_v that_o but_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o come_v upon_o the_o strong_a one_o esay_n 40.10_o for_o so_o you_o read_v he_o call_v maherâ—shalal-hash-baz_a esay_n 8.3_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o who_o can_v thus_o bind_v the_o strong_a man_n and_o spoil_v his_o good_n what_o a_o joy_n will_v it_o be_v to_o we_o when_o we_o can_v say_v with_o our_o saviour_n the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n come_v and_o he_o have_v nothing_o in_o i_o observe_v 3._o a_o wonderful_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o true_a hebrew_n who_o not_o only_o suffer_v the_o loss_n of_o their_o good_n with_o patience_n but_o accept_v and_o entertain_v the_o spoil_n of_o they_o with_o joy_n observe_v 4._o a_o evident_a mark_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a spirit_n the_o hebrew_n not_o only_o suffer_v evil_a the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n for_o christ_n sake_n but_o they_o take_v the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n with_o joy_n abel_n lose_v his_o life_n and_o all_o he_o have_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n but_o his_o blood_n cry_v from_o the_o earth_n for_o vengeance_n against_o his_o brother_n gen._n 4._o jeremy_n suffer_v also_o of_o his_o brethren_n but_o he_o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n to_o wreak_v vengeance_n on_o they_o and_o when_o zachariah_n the_o son_n of_o jehojada_n be_v slay_v he_o say_v the_o lord_n require_v it_o but_o the_o true_a christian_a spirit_n suffer_v all_o thing_n and_o rejoice_v in_o its_o suffering_n col._n 1.11_o to_o all_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n the_o apostle_n suffer_v disgrace_n be_v beat_v and_o go_v away_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o rejoice_v that_o they_o be_v account_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v shame_n for_o his_o name_n act._n 5.41_o exhort_v 1._o imitate_v this_o glorious_a pattern_n of_o the_o hebrew_n suffer_v loss_n cross_n injury_n of_o all_o sort_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o glory_v in_o our_o faith_n and_o indeed_o well_o we_o may_v if_o we_o know_v what_o it_o be_v if_o it_o draw_v not_o backward_o but_o put_v we_o on_o forward_o to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul_n heb._n 10._o it_o be_v then_o a_o most_o holy_a faith_n judas_n a_o most_o precious_a faith_n 2_o pet._n 1._o but_o how_o precious_a how_o holy_a soever_o it_o be_v
salvation_n to_o lead_v we_o out_o and_o in_o out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o then_o in_o that_o he_o may_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o 3._o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o ever_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o world_n or_o age_n and_o answer_n to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d word_n for_o word_n he_o be_v the_o same_o for_o age_n or_o generation_n for_o world_n to_o come_v so_o that_o as_o yesterday_o signify_v all_o time_n past_a and_o to_o day_n the_o present_a time_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o ever_o signify_v all_o time_n to_o come_v and_o that_o be_v the_o day_n of_o eternity_n so_o the_o scripture_n speak_v though_o we_o do_v not_o english_a it_o so_o 2_o pet._n 3._o ult_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o latin_a have_v in_o diem_fw-la aeternitatis_fw-la for_o the_o day_n of_o eternity_n the_o truth_n of_o this_o appear_v evident_o by_o manifold_a scripture_n which_o testify_v this_o truth_n of_o christ_n 1._o sometime_o of_o himself_o 2._o sometime_o of_o his_o office_n in_o the_o church_n 1._o of_o himself_o these_o and_o the_o like_a scripture_n witness_v which_o be_v speak_v of_o christ_n the_o mercy_n goodness_n righteousness_n truth_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n his_o mercy_n be_v everlasting_a and_o his_o truth_n endure_v to_o all_o generation_n psal_n 100.5_o psal_n 119.42_o thy_o righteousness_n be_v everlasting_a i._n e._n thy_o christ_n who_o name_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jerem._n psal_n 139.24_o the_o everlasting_a way_n everlasting_a life_n 1_o joh._n 5.20_o vulg._n lat._n pater_fw-la futuri_fw-la seculi_fw-la vatablus_n pater_fw-la aeternitatis_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esay_n 9.6_o one_o of_o the_o name_n be_v the_o everlasting_a father_n who_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o that_o son_n abide_v for_o ever_o joh._n 8.35_o heb._n 7.24_o this_o man_n continue_v for_o ever_o and_o vers_fw-la 25._o he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n 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〈◊〉_d the_o god_n amen_o isa_n 65.16_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n 3._o the_o truth_n itself_o joh._n 14._o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n since_o all_o people_n will_v walk_v every_o one_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o god_n mich._n 4.5_o and_o truth_n be_v the_o name_n and_o be_v of_o our_o god_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o lie_v aside_o all_o guile_n deceit_n and_o lie_v as_o that_o which_o be_v opposite_a unto_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n and_o therefore_o ephes_n 4.21_o if_o so_o be_v that_o you_o have_v hear_v he_o and_o have_v be_v teach_v by_o he_o as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n that_o you_o put_v off_o as_o concern_v your_o former_a conversation_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1._o it_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n will_v that_o any_o deceit_n or_o guile_n be_v commit_v psal_n 92._o ult_n observe_v 2._o how_o high_o do_v the_o lord_n esteem_v of_o justice_n and_o just_a deal_n among_o man_n observe_v 3._o how_o dangerous_a a_o man_n be_v a_o 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true_a be_v of_o that_o to_o which_o they_o be_v join_v thus_o nathanael_n be_v say_v by_o our_o lord_n to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 1.48_o there_o be_v a_o counterfeit_a israel_n a_o israel_n only_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d true_o such_o joh._n 8.31_o john_n the_o baptist_n be_v no_o counterfeit_a and_o false_a prophet_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o prophet_n indeed_o mar._n 11.32_o there_o be_v a_o kind_n yea_o many_o kind_n of_o false_a freedom_n but_o if_o the_o son_n make_v you_o free_a than_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 8.36_o thus_o there_o be_v wanton_a widow_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v timothy_n 1_o tim._n 5._o but_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v such_o widow_n choose_v into_o the_o number_n as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d widow_n indeed_o this_o we_o may_v understand_v by_o 2_o sam._n 14.5_o where_o the_o woman_n of_o tekoah_n tell_v david_n i_o be_o 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education_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o contention_n for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n be_v more_o special_o belong_v to_o the_o spiritual_a governor_n of_o the_o church_n as_o in_o that_o first_o controversy_n of_o the_o point_n touch_v circumcision_n act_v 15.6_o the_o business_n be_v debate_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o elder_n no_o doubt_n the_o contention_n with_o the_o faith_n be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o the_o former_a sense_n as_o faith_n be_v that_o victorious_a and_o live_a principle_n in_o believer_n whereby_o they_o resist_v oppose_v and_o final_o subdue_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o life_n in_o themselves_o whereby_o they_o live_v the_o life_n of_o god_n gal._n 2.20_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o may_v appear_v 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n itself_o
wherewith_o they_o shall_v contend_v 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n exhort_v and_o exhort_v to_o contend_v with_o the_o faith_n 1._o as_o for_o the_o faith_n in_o christ_n it_o be_v a_o grace_n mighty_a and_o powerful_a and_o that_o wherewith_o all_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n may_v be_v conquer_v that_o victory_n that_o overcome_v the_o world_n that_o weapon_n without_o which_o sin_n can_v be_v overcome_v and_o by_o it_o it_o may_v that_o weapon_n whereby_o the_o old_a worthy_n overcome_v kingdom_n wrought_v righteousness_n heb._n 11._o 2._o st._n judas_n be_v a_o apostle_n and_o it_o be_v a_o great_a part_n of_o his_o business_n to_o exhort_v and_o encourage_v those_o to_o who_o he_o write_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n however_o in_o their_o epistle_n they_o deliver_v the_o fundamental_a truth_n of_o god_n yet_o a_o great_a part_n of_o they_o be_v spend_v in_o exhortation_n 3._o the_o person_n exhort_v to_o contend_v with_o the_o faith_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o who_o the_o 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hold_v to_o be_v a_o tessera_fw-la or_o mark_v or_o token_n of_o the_o catholic_n and_o apostolic_a faith_n but_o there_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o man_n who_o cry_v out_o truth_n truth_n as_o if_o they_o be_v the_o supporter_n of_o it_o when_o as_o i_o have_v show_v long_o since_o they_o be_v like_o those_o image_n or_o picture_n that_o be_v set_v under_o house_n which_o make_v piteous_a face_n as_o if_o they_o bear_v up_o all_o the_o weight_n of_o the_o house_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v take_v away_o the_o house_n will_v stand_v notwithstanding_o 1._o the_o observation_n hence_o be_v take_v notice_n how_o this_o scripture_n be_v abuse_v and_o make_v to_o speak_v the_o sense_n of_o man_n zelotical_a for_o their_o own_o choose_a tenet_n and_o opinion_n who_o have_v first_o take_v up_o what_o they_o themselves_o or_o other_o have_v choose_v to_o believe_v as_o a_o object_n of_o their_o faith_n for_o that_o they_o will_v strive_v and_o stir_v up_o other_o to_o contend_v also_o thus_o some_o 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they_o that_o curse_v you_o etc._n etc._n alas_o the_o world_n by_o their_o wisdom_n know_v not_o god_n and_o how_o then_o can_v they_o confess_v he_o judas_n deny_v and_o sell_v his_o lord_n for_o thirty_o piece_n thou_o will_v not_o do_v so_o no_o thou_o will_v die_v first_o be_v not_o christ_n the_o truth_n dare_v thou_o confess_v he_o how_o then_o come_v it_o to_o pass_v that_o thou_o part_v with_o thy_o lord_n truth_n at_o a_o far_o cheap_a rate_n than_o judas_n do_v happy_o for_o less_o than_o one_o of_o his_o piece_n when_o it_o come_v between_o thou_o and_o a_o gainful_a bargain_n as_o if_o thy_o lord_n truth_n be_v the_o cheap_a commodity_n that_o be_v buy_v and_o sell_v alas_o truth_n lie_v and_o cry_n in_o the_o street_n prov._n 1._o fall_v there_o and_o who_o think_v it_o worth_a the_o take_n up_o who_o dare_v own_o that_o least_o and_o poor_a grace_n of_o meekness_n who_o can_v stoop_v so_o low_a as_o to_o take_v up_o christ_n humility_n who_o can_v bear_v his_o patience_n who_o dare_v own_o christ_n so_o as_o to_o forsake_v himself_o renounce_v his_o own_o wisdom_n who_o for_o christ_n sake_n will_v part_v from_o all_o suffer_v reproach_n and_o endure_v any_o contempt_n who_o can_v endure_v to_o be_v baffle_v scorn_a slander_v who_o be_v so_o brave_a a_o valiant_a man_n who_o dare_v thus_o confess_v christ_n thou_o must_v sure_o say_v thou_o have_v no_o power_n so_o to_o do_v be_v not_o christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n o_o beloved_n true_o to_o confess_v christ_n be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n and_o rare_o to_o be_v find_v among_o the_o confessor_n and_o professor_n of_o christ_n themselves_o the_o reason_n why_o christ_n will_v confess_v such_o before_o his_o father_n appear_v from_o consideration_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o god_n have_v engage_v his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o he_o as_o this_o be_v christ_n part_n of_o the_o covenant_n his_o confessor_n have_v perform_v they_o they_o 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interpretation_n say_v he_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n and_o after_o that_o also_o the_o king_n of_o salem_n which_o be_v the_o king_n of_o peace_n heb._n 7.2_o and_o wherein_o i_o beseech_v you_o consist_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v rom._n 14.17_o in_o righteousness_n which_o contain_v in_o it_o all_o grace_n and_o virtue_n and_o in_o the_o effect_n of_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n these_o example_n beside_o many_o the_o like_a abundant_o prove_v that_o there_o be_v a_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o if_o we_o read_v the_o text_n plural_o the_o mystery_n be_v infinite_a which_o concern_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n yea_o some_o place_n of_o scripture_n there_o be_v which_o seem_v most_o plain_o literal_a yet_o indeed_o be_v mystical_a and_o allegorical_a and_o so_o expound_v even_o by_o scripture_n itself_o the_o story_n of_o hagar_n and_o sarah_n be_v well_o know_v which_o gal._n 4.22_o 23_o 24._o st._n paul_n say_v be_v a_o allegory_n and_o christ_n relate_v the_o history_n of_o the_o israelite_n from_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n till_o himself_o be_v make_v king_n which_o contain_v above_o four_o hundred_o year_n prepare_v his_o auditor_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v mystery_n of_o the_o royal_a law_n or_o law_n of_o the_o kingdom_n as_o it_o be_v call_v jam._n 2.8_o mystery_n of_o the_o royal_a gospel_n or_o gospel_n of_o the_o kingdom_n as_o it_o be_v call_v apoc._n 14._o which_o be_v a_o mystical_a gospel_n eph._n 6.19_o the_o covenant_n of_o circumcision_n be_v a_o mystery_n gen._n 17._o and_o so_o expound_v even_o by_o moses_n himself_o deut._n 10.16_o and_o 30.6_o and_o jer._n 4.4_o so_o be_v the_o passover_n exod._n 12._o so_o reveal_v by_o st._n paul_n 2_o cor._n 5._o such_o be_v the_o tabernacle_n also_o which_o david_n open_v psal_n 15.1_o such_o be_v the_o temple_n open_v by_o esay_n 51.15_o and_o 60_o 1_o 2._o 2_o cor._n 3.16_o apoc._n 21.22_o such_o be_v all_o the_o instrument_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n be_v all_o but_o mystical_a pattern_n and_o example_n heb._n 8.5_o so_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n psal_n 4.5_o and_o 50.14_o and_o 51.19_o hos_fw-la 14.2_o heb._n 13.13_o such_o be_v the_o special_a time_n of_o sacrifice_n the_o holy_a day_n new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n all_o be_v but_o shadow_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v col._n 2.16_o 17._o nay_o omnia_fw-la in_o figura_fw-la contingebant_fw-la illis_fw-la so_o the_o old_a gloss_n read_v that_o text_n 1_o cor._n 10._o not_o as_o we_o since_o all_o these_o thing_n but_o all_o thing_n happen_v unto_o they_o for_o type_n and_o example_n and_o there_o be_v good_a reason_n for_o it_o whether_o we_o consider_v the_o mystery_n themselves_o and_o the_o truth_n hide_v in_o they_o or_o the_o person_n whether_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o person_n reveal_v or_o conceal_v mystery_n those_o who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d initiate_v to_o who_o these_o mystery_n be_v reveal_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d those_o who_o be_v without_o from_o who_o these_o mystery_n be_v conceal_v or_o hide_v in_o every_o one_o of_o these_o respect_n good_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n shall_v be_v a_o mystical_a kingdom_n or_o that_o there_o be_v mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n as_o for_o the_o mystical_a truth_n themselves_o there_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v conceal_v for_o whereas_o spiritual_a thing_n have_v neither_o name_n nor_o sensible_a figure_n nor_o any_o outward_a semblance_n proper_a to_o themselves_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v convey_v through_o our_o outward_a and_o inward_a sense_n unto_o our_o understanding_n which_o
and_o reconciliation_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o reprover_n which_o regain_v the_o sinner_n unto_o god_n job_n 33._o therefore_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 4.10_o and_o thy_o pound_n say_v the_o servant_n have_v gain_v ten_o pound_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sinner_n himself_o who_o be_v indeed_o the_o great_a gainer_n who_o hereby_o be_v recover_v by_o faith_n and_o obedience_n unto_o the_o word_n unto_o himself_o and_o to_o his_o god_n obser_n 1._o the_o sinful_a man_n be_v mere_o cheat_v and_o beguile_v by_o satan_n who_o deceive_v all_o the_o world_n rev._n 12.9_o and_o cheat_v and_o rob_v the_o man_n of_o his_o soul_n of_o himself_o he_o be_v a_o arrant_a plagiary_n a_o man-stealer_n 1_o tim._n 1._o obser_n 2._o the_o sinner_n who_o hear_v not_o who_o repent_v not_o who_o return_v not_o at_o the_o lord_n reproof_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o brother_n he_o be_v a_o lose_a man_n prov._n 29.1_o 1_o sam._n 2.25_o 2_o chron._n 25.16_o how_o precious_a shall_v the_o soul_n of_o our_o brother_n be_v unto_o we_o how_o industrious_a and_o careful_a shall_v we_o be_v of_o he_o admonish_v he_o reprove_v he_o out_o of_o the_o word_n obj._n i_o be_o not_o book-learned_a nor_o can_v every_o man_n be_v like_o apollo_n mighty_a in_o the_o scripture_n answ_n but_o every_o man_n may_v give_v to_o other_o yea_o to_o all_o man_n a_o good_a example_n of_o life_n and_o that_o be_v more_o powerful_a than_o the_o word_n itself_o 1_o pet._n 3.1_o and_o what_o know_v thou_o o_o wise_a whether_o thou_o may_v save_v thy_o husband_n 1_o cor._n 7.16_o repreh_n those_o who_o go_v not_o about_o to_o gain_v their_o brother_n unto_o god_n but_o to_o gain_v their_o brother_n and_o what_o be_v their_o brother_n unto_o themselves_o this_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o false_a teacher_n in_o these_o day_n as_o st._n peter_n prophesy_v of_o they_o 2_o pet._n 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o it_o be_v thy_o brother_n sin_n who_o keeper_n thou_o be_v eccl._n 17.14_o he_o give_v every_o man_n a_o charge_n concern_v his_o brother_n 3._o if_o thou_o reprove_v he_o not_o thou_o will_v make_v his_o sin_n thou_o own_o sin_n and_o therefore_o what_o you_o read_v leu._n 19.17_o thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v he_o nor_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o he_o may_v as_o well_o be_v render_v that_o thou_o bear_v not_o sin_n for_o he_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n tell_v ezechiel_n chap._n 3.18_o that_o he_o will_v require_v his_o brother_n blood_n who_o he_o reprove_v not_o at_o his_o hand_n whence_o that_o say_n be_v true_a amici_n vitia_fw-la si_fw-la feras_fw-la facies_fw-la tua_fw-la similis_fw-la poena_fw-la facientes_fw-la manet_fw-la &_o consentientes_fw-la bernard_n 4._o the_o effect_n of_o thy_o reproof_n be_v 1._o recover_v of_o thy_o brother_n from_o the_o devil_n snare_n 2_o tim._n 2.25_o 26._o jam._n 5._o ult_n 2._o regain_n he_o to_o himself_o 3._o to_o his_o god_n modus_fw-la the_o manner_n of_o reproof_n it_o must_v proceed_v from_o love_n 1._o to_o god_n 2._o to_o our_o neighbour_n 1._o to_o god_n for_o who_o ever_o love_v he_o he_o desire_v the_o enlargement_n and_o increase_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o consequent_o the_o diminution_n yea_o the_o waste_n and_o spoil_v of_o satan_n kingdom_n 2._o to_o our_o neighbour_n for_o not_o to_o reprove_v he_o be_v to_o hate_v he_o leu._n 19.17_o and_o that_o be_v to_o murder_v he_o 1_o joh._n 3._o now_o if_o love_n to_o our_o neighbour_n incline_v we_o to_o defend_v he_o and_o save_v he_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o from_o the_o sword_n from_o pestilence_n from_o famine_n from_o poison_n from_o death_n itself_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v it_o move_v we_o to_o save_v he_o from_o his_o sin_n especial_o if_o we_o consider_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o command_v this_o he_o himself_o our_o elder_a brother_n offend_v come_v in_o the_o coolness_n of_o the_o day_n to_o correct_v we_o and_o reprove_v we_o and_o in_o the_o secret_a place_n of_o our_o heart_n tell_v we_o of_o our_o fault_n between_o he_o and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o alone_o if_o we_o reform_v not_o he_o suffer_v our_o secret_a sin_n to_o come_v abroad_o as_o it_o be_v bring_v witness_n one_o or_o two_o against_o we_o to_o amend_v we_o if_o yet_o we_o repent_v not_o he_o will_v bring_v we_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o church_n and_o leave_v we_o as_o he_o find_v we_o at_o first_o even_o as_o heathen_n and_o publican_n 2._o with_o lenity_n meekness_n and_o softness_n of_o spirit_n reproof_n must_v needs_o be_v bitter_a to_o the_o sinful_a man_n it_o be_v contrary_a to_o he_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v be_v cover_v and_o convey_v in_o the_o sweet_a word_n gal._n 6.1_o 2_o tim._n 2.25_o 3._o seasonableness_n dum_fw-la furor_fw-la in_o cursu_fw-la est_fw-la currenti_fw-la cede_fw-la furori_fw-la herein_o be_v see_v the_o discretion_n of_o abigail_n 1_o sam._n 25.36_o 37._o and_o the_o wise_a man_n commend_v such_o reproof_n prov._n 25.11_o 4._o the_o reprover_n must_v himself_o be_v a_o brother_n 3._o the_o offend_a brother_n must_v reprove_v he_o who_o neglect_v private_a reproof_n before_o one_o or_o two_o if_o he_o will_v not_o hear_v thou_o take_v with_o thou_o one_o or_o two_o more_o this_o be_v the_o process_n with_o he_o who_o begin_v to_o be_v obstinate_a in_o his_o offence_n a_o further_a mean_n be_v here_o prescribe_v to_o be_v use_v for_o his_o recovery_n reason_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n 1._o offend_a 2._o offend_v 1._o the_o person_n offend_v its_o possible_a may_v not_o know_v or_o acknowledge_v the_o fact_n or_o if_o he_o know_v it_o he_o may_v doubt_v whether_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n or_o not_o and_o if_o he_o acknowledge_v it_o a_o sin_n he_o may_v be_v so_o put_v to_o shame_n that_o he_o may_v not_o do_v so_o any_o more_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o party_n offend_v he_o have_v satisfy_v his_o love_n unto_o his_o offend_a brother_n he_o have_v do_v his_o duty_n and_o he_o have_v witness_n of_o it_o if_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o can_v gain_v his_o brother_n happy_a man_n both_o exhort_v to_o gain_v our_o brother_n unto_o god_n this_o have_v be_v the_o practice_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o their_o time_n to_o win_v soul_n unto_o he_o this_o be_v abraham_n business_n while_o he_o live_v at_o haran_n the_o soul_n that_o they_o have_v get_v in_o haran_n gen._n 12.5_o chald._a paraph._n those_o who_o he_o make_v subject_a unto_o the_o law_n o_o how_o active_a be_v the_o holy_a apostle_n 1_o cor._n 9_o and_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v of_o the_o saint_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v tanquam_fw-la scintillae_fw-la in_o arundineto_fw-la 5._o the_o offend_a person_n must_v complain_v to_o the_o church_n of_o he_o who_o neglect_v the_o reproof_n of_o two_o or_o three_o this_o be_v the_o three_o reproof_n follow_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o the_o offender_n obstinacy_n wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o the_o church_n no_o doubt_v our_o lord_n direct_v his_o disciple_n and_o 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congregatio_fw-la fidelium_fw-la for_o no_o excommunication_n be_v make_v but_o by_o the_o church_n gather_v togegether_o according_a to_o 1_o cor._n 5._o but_o because_o it_o be_v too_o much_o say_v he_o for_o the_o church_n so_o often_o to_o be_v call_v together_o it_o please_v the_o church_n that_o excommunication_n shall_v be_v make_v by_o one_o ecclesiastical_a judge_n it_o be_v too_o much_o etc._n etc._n be_v jeroboam_n argument_n 1_o king_n 12.28_o 29._o wherefore_o he_o set_v up_o his_o golden_a calf_n for_o go_n it_o please_v the_o church_n but_o what_o church_n &_o quo_fw-la jure_fw-la more_o of_o that_o anon_o but_o if_o he_o be_v that_o spiritual_a man_n mat._n 24.45_o let_v he_o take_v heed_n he_o be_v not_o find_v to_o be_v v._o 48._o that_o evil_a servant_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o assume_v to_o themselves_o the_o power_n to_o judge_v of_o person_n and_o thing_n controvert_v in_o religion_n yet_o be_v not_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n 6._o he_o who_o neglect_v to_o hear_v the_o church_n must_v be_v as_o a_o heathen_a or_o publican_n 1._o what_o be_v a_o heathen_a 2._o what_o be_v a_o publican_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o our_o english_a word_n heathen_a be_v derive_v be_v no_o more_o than_o gens_n and_o gentilis_fw-la a_o nation_n and_o of_o a_o nation_n howbeit_o in_o scripture_n they_o be_v proper_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heathen_n who_o be_v stranger_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o ignorant_a of_o divine_a worship_n and_o service_n this_o we_o have_v describe_v 1_o cor._n 12.3_o eph._n 2.11_o 12._o such_o a_o one_o be_v here_o in_o the_o text_n a_o heathen_a i._n e._n a_o vnbeliever_n and_o irreligious_a the_o reason_n why_o the_o jew_n thus_o account_v and_o call_v all_o nation_n heathen_a and_o gentile_n but_o themselves_o be_v because_o they_o hold_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d word_n which_o signify_v the_o 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the_o offender_n declare_v himself_o unworthy_a of_o christian_a society_n doubt_n whether_o ought_v such_o a_o excommunicate_a person_n to_o be_v so_o estrange_v and_o alienate_v from_o we_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v no_o commerce_n no_o society_n no_o friendship_n at_o all_o with_o he_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o doubt_n be_v because_o mat._n 5._o our_o lord_n enlarge_v brotherly_a love_n even_o to_o general_a love_n and_o v._o 47._o if_o you_o salute_v your_o brethren_n only_o do_v not_o the_o publican_n do_v the_o same_o they_o who_o be_v without_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n or_o society_n of_o christian_a man_n they_o be_v either_o such_o as_o be_v never_o within_o as_o eph._n 2._o or_o such_o as_o either_o depart_n from_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n or_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o it_o of_o these_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n for_o with_o the_o former_a we_o may_v converse_v with_o the_o latter_a not_o so_o the_o apostle_n warrant_v this_o distinction_n 1_o 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2._o in_o regard_n of_o we_o who_o have_v a_o double_a necessity_n lie_v upon_o we_o both_o 1._o of_o duty_n which_o answer_v to_o that_o which_o be_v call_v necessitas_fw-la praecepti_fw-la 2._o and_o of_o mean_n which_o be_v call_v necessitas_fw-la medii_fw-la it_o be_v a_o mean_n so_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n that_o without_o it_o its_o impossible_a to_o be_v obtain_v as_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o dispenser_n of_o it_o forewarn_v his_o disciple_n matth._n 18.3_o now_o whereas_o there_o be_v a_o dispute_n whether_o faith_n or_o repentance_n precede_v this_o i_o conceive_v may_v reconcile_v the_o difference_n that_o so_o much_o faith_n be_v necessary_a as_o to_o believe_v that_o without_o repentance_n we_o can_v be_v save_v numb_a 14._o heb._n 3_o thus_o the_o ninevite_n repentance_n be_v famous_a but_o it_o be_v say_v express_o that_o first_o they_o believe_v god_n we_o must_v know_v therefore_o that_o there_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o legal_a faith_n which_o propound_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n unto_o we_o that_o god_n be_v heb._n 11.6_o which_o belief_n must_v necessary_o precede_v and_o therefore_o of_o the_o gentile_n that_o faith_n be_v necessary_o prerequire_v thus_o of_o the_o ninevite_n and_o of_o the_o jailor_n in_o the_o same_o condition_n with_o these_o in_o the_o text_n act._n 16._o yet_o he_o paul_n bid_v believe_v and_o peter_n bid_v repent_v he_o know_v not_o god_n these_o do_v act._n 3._o ult_n at_fw-fr memoire_fw-fr worthy_a the_o transmit_n to_o posterity_n dr_n jo._n wincop_n in_o a_o sermon_n before_o the_o house_n of_o commons_o at_o the_o fast_a jan._n 29._o 1664._o be_v the_o day_n before_o the_o treaty_n atvxbridge_n begin_v publish_v by_o order_n of_o that_o house_n the_o text_n be_v esay_n 22.12_o print_a by_o robert_n leyburn_n for_o samuel_n man_n in_o paul_n churchyard_n at_o the_o swan_n 1645._o pag._n 10._o have_v these_o word_n we_o all_o talk_n of_o reformation_n but_o still_o where_o be_v it_o show_v i_o one_o lust_n thou_o have_v master_v one_o passion_n thou_o have_v conquer_v etc._n etc._n talk_v not_o of_o reformation_n only_o but_o show_v it_o be_v there_o ever_o more_o lie_v cozen_a malice_n oppression_n than_o now_o nay_o god_n be_v merciful_a to_o we_o i_o know_v not_o what_o kind_n of_o new_a cheat_n and_o hypocrisy_n the_o father_n of_o falsehood_n have_v teach_v some_o kind_n of_o man_n whereby_o to_o cloak_v all_o their_o fraud_n and_o villainy_n by_o a_o new_a way_n of_o pretend_v they_o be_v for_o the_o cause_n then_o they_o think_v all_o be_v well_o thereby_o discredit_v a_o good_a cause_n dishonour_v a_o good_a god_n abuse_v your_o good_a intention_n to_o work_v their_o own_o sinister_a end_n by_o let_v not_o man_n talk_v of_o reformation_n only_o but_o show_v it_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o act_n ii_o 47._o and_o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o original_a greek_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o word_n for_o word_n sound_v thus_o in_o our_o english_a but_o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o those_o who_o be_v save_v a_o translation_n that_o differ_v very_o much_o from_o the_o other_o but_o it_o be_v the_o wiseman_n counsel_n blame_v not_o before_o thou_o have_v examine_v the_o truth_n ecclus._n 11.7_o which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_a do_v we_o look_v back_o to_o vers_n 14._o from_o whence_o to_o the_o end_n of_o vers_n 40._o we_o have_v either_o two_o speech_n of_o st._n peter_n to_o the_o jew_n or_o one_o interrupt_a vers_n 37._o in_o the_o former_a st._n peter_n after_o he_o have_v desire_v attention_n vers_fw-la 14._o he_o remove_v and_o confute_v their_o slander_n who_o mock_v the_o apostle_n and_o other_o disciple_n and_o say_v they_o be_v full_a of_o new_a wine_n 2._o he_o inform_v they_o in_o the_o truth_n 1._o that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a who_o they_o have_v crucify_v 3._o that_o he_o be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n 4._o that_o he_o have_v pour_v forth_o his_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o the_o apostle_n 5._o that_o god_n have_v make_v that_o same_o jesus_n who_o they_o have_v crucify_v both_o lord_n and_o christ_n and_o these_o or_o most_o of_o these_o the_o apostle_n confirm_v by_o divine_a testimony_n out_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o speech_n be_v compunction_n vers_fw-la 37._o sorrow_n and_o fear_n which_o fear_n because_o it_o be_v consiliativus_fw-la and_o put_v man_n upon_o enquiry_n how_o they_o may_v escape_v the_o evil_n which_o they_o fear_v they_o desire_v peter_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n what_o they_o shall_v do_v then_o follow_v peter_n advice_n that_o they_o repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n if_o this_o they_o shall_v do_v they_o shall_v receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o promise_n belong_v to_o they_o and_o to_o all_o a_o far_o off_o etc._n etc._n vers_fw-la 38_o 39_o and_o that_o they_o may_v perform_v those_o duty_n and_o receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n â—he_n conclude_v his_o speech_n with_o exhortation_n to_o be_v save_v or_o as_o we_o render_v the_o word_n save_v yourselves_o from_o this_o untoward_a generation_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o exhortation_n in_o these_o new_a convert_v be_v see_v in_o a_o new_a conversation_n and_o that_o for_o the_o present_a vers_n 41._o they_o who_o glad_o receive_v the_o word_n repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v and_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n and_o so_o be_v add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o vers_fw-la 41_o 47._o and_o for_o the_o future_a they_o who_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n be_v save_v or_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n they_o according_o obtain_v a_o like_a gracious_a act_n from_o the_o lord_n to_o that_o which_o be_v vouchsafe_v unto_o other_o before_o vers_n 4._o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o be_v save_v or_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n thus_o the_o syriack_n interpreter_n and_o martin_n luther_n understand_v and_o turn_v the_o word_n the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o congregation_n those_o who_o be_v save_v and_o piscator_fw-la so_o the_o low-dutch_a translation_n have_v it_o thus_o the_o old_a english_a manuscript_n the_o lord_n increase_v they_o that_o be_v make_v safe_a each_o day_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o appear_v act._n 5.14_o believer_n be_v more_o add_v to_o the_o lord_n multitude_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n and_o act._n 11.21_o and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o they_o and_o a_o great_a number_n believe_v and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o
word_n than_o we_o have_v these_o divine_a truth_n contain_v 1._o some_o be_v save_v daily_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n 2._o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o be_v save_v from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n in_o the_o former_a we_o have_v the_o flight_n of_o sin_n and_o vice_n in_o the_o latter_a we_o have_v the_o refuge_n of_o grace_n and_o virtue_n in_o the_o former_a we_o do_v dediscere_fw-la unlearn_v and_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a in_o the_o latter_a have_v cease_v from_o evil_a we_o do_v discere_fw-la learn_v to_o do_v well_o the_o former_a contain_v the_o first_o dispensation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o father_n the_o latter_a the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o son_n and_o his_o work_n the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n such_o as_o be_v save_v to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v a_o three_o from_o the_o note_n of_o diversity_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o the_o lord_n which_o our_o translator_n render_v by_o a_o copulative_a as_o very_o often_o they_o do_v 3._o that_o though_o they_o repent_v be_v baptize_v continue_v in_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n yet_o this_o proceed_v not_o from_o themselves_o or_o any_o power_n of_o their_o own_o but_o from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n though_o they_o do_v all_o that_o be_v command_v they_o yet_o it_o be_v out_o of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o be_v save_v or_o save_v themselves_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v this_o untoward_a generation_n 2._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v say_v to_o be_v save_v from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n the_o former_a be_v here_o necessary_o to_o be_v supply_v from_o the_o 40._o vers_fw-la to_o which_o it_o have_v evident_a reference_n nor_o can_v we_o understand_v how_o man_n can_v be_v save_v from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n unless_o we_o know_v what_o they_o be_v the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nor_o can_v we_o tell_v what_o perverse_a crooked_a and_o untoward_a be_v unless_o we_o know_v what_o be_v right_a and_o straight_o for_o privative_n be_v know_v by_o their_o positives_n that_o whereby_o we_o shall_v know_v what_o be_v crooked_a be_v right_a and_o straight_o now_o rectum_fw-la est_fw-la index_n svi_fw-la &_o obliqui_fw-la see_v note_n on_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joh._n 1.23_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d save_v answer_v principal_o either_o 1._o to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o save_v help_v preserve_v or_o keep_v 2._o else_o to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o escape_v or_o cause_n to_o escape_v some_o great_a and_o imminent_a danger_n observe_v 1._o mankind_n by_o the_o fall_n and_o continuance_n therein_o be_v in_o a_o perish_a condition_n in_o imminent_a danger_n of_o utter_a destruction_n nay_o past_a danger_n danger_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o nearness_n of_o a_o evil_a but_o mankind_n periit_fw-la it_o be_v lose_v the_o lose_a sheep_n the_o lose_a groat_n the_o lose_v the_o dead_a son_n luk._n 15._o observe_v 2._o they_o who_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o crooked_a generation_n be_v man_n save_v as_o from_o imminent_a peril_n as_o brand_n pluck_v out_o of_o the_o fire-hearth_n as_o man_n alive_a from_o the_o dead_a so_o the_o syriack_n interpreter_n here_o 3._o this_o work_n be_v not_o wrought_v by_o man_n alone_o but_o by_o the_o father_n prevent_v man_n by_o his_o grace_n for_o it_o be_v very_o observable_a that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o therefore_o the_o word_n vers_fw-la 40._o however_o we_o turn_v it_o active_o save_v yourselves_o be_v in_o the_o form_n passive_a as_o be_v also_o the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n which_o imply_v that_o we_o shall_v deum_fw-la pati_fw-la suffer_v the_o save_a work_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o soul_n yield_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o cooperate_v with_o he_o 1._o as_o it_o answer_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o save_v it_o be_v very_o observable_a that_o that_o verb_n be_v never_o read_v in_o the_o active_a kal_n imply_v by_o that_o defect_n that_o man_n as_o he_o be_v pure_o man_n can_v never_o save_v himself_o by_o his_o own_o power_n but_o that_o we_o obtain_v all_o our_o power_n ability_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o god_n only_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o according_a to_o that_o of_o jerem._n 17.14_o save_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o vain_a be_v the_o salvation_n of_o man_n psal_n 60.13_o 2._o it_o answer_v also_o to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o escape_v or_o cause_n to_o escape_v and_o thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n we_o turn_v here_o save_v may_v answer_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d evasore_n such_o as_o escape_v the_o great_a and_o imminent_a danger_n of_o the_o untoward_a generation_n such_o as_o be_v save_v or_o have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o whence_o be_v it_o that_o some_o be_v save_v from_o the_o crooked_a generation_n sure_o god_n the_o father_n preserve_v they_o from_o it_o psal_n 12.7_o thou_o will_v save_v they_o from_o this_o generation_n and_o what_o generation_n that_o be_v he_o tell_v we_o in_o the_o next_o word_n vers_fw-la 8._o the_o wicked_a walk_n round_o about_o a_o crooked_a generation_n for_o not_o only_o the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n also_o be_v call_v our_o saviour_n and_o say_v to_o save_v we_o tit._n 3.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o this_o he_o do_v sometime_o 1._o immediate_o so_o he_o call_v abraham_n out_o of_o ur_fw-la 2._o mediate_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o angel_n as_o lot_n or_o by_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v saviour_n obad._n vers_fw-la 21._o this_o they_o do_v by_o that_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n unto_o all_o man_n tit._n 2._o thus_o we_o read_v that_o paul_n separate_v the_o disciple_n from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n act_v 19.9_o nor_o be_v they_o want_v to_o themselves_o and_o therefore_o we_o turn_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d save_v yourselves_o from_o this_o untoward_a generation_n 2._o the_o lord_n add_v to_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o be_v save_v hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v who_o these_o save_v once_o be_v and_o from_o what_o they_o be_v save_v which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o first_o dispensation_n my_o father_n work_v hitherto_o say_v the_o son_n of_o he_o and_o i_o also_o work_v joh._n 5.17_o come_v we_o then_o to_o that_o second_o work_n the_o work_n of_o the_o son_n in_o the_o second_o dispensation_n and_o so_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v the_o lord_n christ_n who_o be_v here_o say_v to_o add_v unto_o the_o church_n here_o than_o we_o must_v inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v the_o church_n and_o 2._o what_o it_o be_v to_o add_v unto_o the_o church_n 1._o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v say_v to_o add_v these_o save_v once_o unto_o the_o church_n when_o he_o work_v that_o work_n in_o they_o which_o his_o father_n give_v he_o to_o do_v joh._n 17._o when_o he_o further_o instruct_v they_o they_o now_o become_v his_o disciple_n in_o self-denial_n take_v up_o the_o cross_n daily_o daily_o mortify_v their_o earthly_a member_n reason_n may_v be_v give_v in_o regard_n of_o 1._o him_n who_o make_v this_o addition_n 2._o the_o church_n to_o which_o this_o addition_n be_v make_v 3._o those_o who_o be_v save_v and_o add_v to_o the_o church_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o make_v this_o addition_n he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n and_o have_v all_o authority_n over_o it_o they_o also_o who_o be_v to_o be_v add_v unto_o the_o church_n be_v he_o for_o it_o be_v true_a of_o these_o also_o which_o he_o speak_v of_o his_o apostle_n thou_o they_o be_v and_o thou_o give_v they_o unto_o i_o joh._n 17._o 2._o as_o for_o the_o church_n it_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n which_o as_o yet_o have_v but_o few_o member_n one_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o act._n 1._o beside_o what_o access_n it_o receive_v vers_fw-la 41._o whereas_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o abraham_n be_v that_o his_o seed_n shall_v be_v as_o the_o star_n in_o heaven_n for_o multitude_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n on_o the_o sea_n shore_n 3._o as_o for_o those_o who_o be_v save_v it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o they_o be_v hew_v fit_v and_o prepare_v by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o father_n and_o his_o prophet_n that_o they_o may_v be_v add_v as_o live_a stone_n unto_o the_o spiritual_a house_n as_o live_v member_n to_o the_o body_n of_o