rome_n tell_v we_o she_o only_o be_v the_o true_a church_n the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o this_o heavenly_a wisdom_n be_v only_o in_o and_o with_o she_o and_o so_o to_o be_v seek_v for_o there_o only_o other_o society_n say_v they_o be_v the_o holy_a and_o only_a church_n and_o the_o truth_n and_o true_a wisdom_n only_o with_o they_o how_o shall_v we_o know_v whither_o to_o go_v ans_fw-fr search_v the_o scripture_n god_n have_v â—…aused_v they_o to_o be_v write_v for_o our_o instruction_n â—…n_o righteousness_n and_o they_o be_v they_o that_o testify_v â—…f_a christ_n and_o therein_o also_o set_v forth_o and_o deâ—…cribe_v to_o we_o his_o true_a church_n and_o all_o that_o â—…retend_v to_o the_o name_n of_o the_o church_n acknowledge_v that_o those_o scripture_n be_v to_o be_v receive_v as_o truth_n by_o we_o which_o we_o have_v among_o â—…s_n be_v the_o scripture_n of_o god_n in_o which_o â—…e_n have_v god_n testimony_n which_o be_v sure_a and_o â—…ill_v not_o deceive_v we_o but_o make_v wise_a even_o â—…e_o simple_a one_o that_o attend_v to_o it_o and_o to_o god_n 〈◊〉_d and_o by_o it_o and_o they_o tell_v we_o that_o they_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n or_o child_n of_o it_o that_o keep_v the_o â—…mmandments_n of_o god_n and_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n rev._n 12.17_o and_o true_o by_o they_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v discover_v to_o be_v that_o strumpet_n and_o harlot_n that_o magnify_v herself_o as_o the_o only_a queen_n or_o lady_n but_o love_v not_o christ_n but_o give_v his_o honour_n to_o grave_a image_n and_o such_o like_a devise_n of_o their_o own_o to_o his_o mother_n after_o the_o flesh_n and_o other_o decease_a saint_n and_o keep_v not_o but_o expugnes_fw-la god_n commandment_n as_o the_o second_o commandment_n against_o make_v grave_v image_n and_o worship_v and_o bow_v down_o to_o they_o and_o the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n that_o all_o his_o disciple_n shall_v drink_v of_o the_o cup_n in_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n they_o notorious_o cast_v by_o obtrude_a upon_o man_n her_o invention_n and_o institution_n for_o article_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o pope_n supremacy_n and_o infallability_n transubstantiation_n purgatory_n and_o many_o other_o matter_n &_o strict_o enjoin_v she_o own_o command_n while_o she_o castâ—…_n by_o christ_n yea_o she_o above_o all_o make_v herself_o drink_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o saint_n anâ—…_n martyr_n of_o jesus_n so_o that_o the_o way_n to_o truâ—…_n wisdom_n be_v to_o decline_v and_o come_v out_o of_o thaâ—…_n filthy_a babylon_n the_o reform_a church_n aâ—…_n to_o their_o bulk_n be_v visible_a enough_o but_o haâ—…_n their_o tare_n overspread_v they_o too_o muâ—…_n too_o and_o their_o division_n and_o fraction_n 〈◊〉_d that_o in_o a_o manner_n we_o may_v take_v up_o that_o coâ—…plaint_n of_o the_o prophet_n micah_n in_o respect_n 〈◊〉_d true_a and_o thorough_a member_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o as_o when_o they_o have_v gather_v the_o summer_n fruit_n as_o the_o grape_n glean_n of_o the_o vintage_n there_o be_v no_o cluster_n to_o eat_v scarce_o a_o pure_a church_n or_o great_a society_n of_o all_o sound_a christian_n in_o every_o respect_n but_o yet_o we_o may_v find_v such_o as_o to_o the_o main_a fundamental_o of_o the_o faith_n hold_v and_o maintain_v they_o and_o so_o far_o as_o any_o do_v so_o and_o put_v not_o upon_o we_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n inconsistent_a with_o they_o we_o may_v so_o far_o own_o and_o join_v with_o they_o and_o among_o such_o church_n we_o may_v by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n take_v heed_n to_o by_o we_o meet_v with_o here_o and_o there_o two_o or_o three_o or_o more_o doubtless_o with_o who_o we_o may_v have_v more_o intimate_a fellowship_n and_o communion_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v promise_v his_o presence_n in_o any_o so_o small_a a_o company_n of_o those_o that_o indeed_o confess_v and_o fear_v he_o matt._n 18.20_o so_o that_o if_o we_o can_v find_v a_o whole_a nation_n of_o hearty_a believer_n and_o real_a member_n of_o christ_n nor_o a_o whole_a countrcy_n or_o city_n yet_o if_o we_o find_v but_o any_o small_a company_n of_o such_o as_o take_v heed_n to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o worship_n god_n in_o christ_n and_o walk_v in_o their_o conversation_n according_a thereunto_o we_o need_v not_o be_v at_o a_o loss_n for_o find_v god_n and_o christ_n among_o they_o to_o to_o give_v we_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o and_o with_o such_o we_o may_v walk_v without_o needless_a breach_n or_o separating_n from_o the_o national_a church_n or_o own_v and_o outward_o acknowledge_v the_o truth_n though_o mix_v with_o tare_n mat._n 13.28_o 29._o as_o david_n though_o not_o rent_v from_o the_o national_a church_n of_o israel_n though_o not_o faultless_a neh._n 8.17_o yet_o be_v also_o companion_n more_o intimate_o of_o all_o such_o as_o fear_v god_n and_o of_o they_o that_o keep_v his_o precept_n psal_n 119.63_o and_o resolve_v to_o praise_n god_n both_o in_o the_o congregation_n more_o general_o and_o in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o upright_a psal_n 111.1_o even_o as_o those_o that_o fear_v god_n in_o malachy_n time_n without_o rent_v or_o divide_v from_o their_o public_a assembly_n speak_v often_o one_o to_o another_o with_o god_n good_a approvement_n mal._n 3.16_o 17._o yea_o and_o so_o our_o saviour_n practise_v and_o his_o disciple_n as_o for_o such_o as_o question_v the_o lawfulness_n of_o national_a church_n they_o seem_v to_o have_v forget_v the_o scripture_n that_o tell_v we_o that_o christ_n shall_v call_v a_o nation_n that_o he_o know_v not_o and_o nation_n that_o know_v not_o he_o shall_v run_v unto_o he_o isai_n 55.5_o and_o that_o christ_n send_v his_o apostle_n to_o disciple_v all_o nation_n who_o sure_o therefore_o may_v disciple_v or_o church_n whole_a nation_n as_o they_o be_v find_v comply_v with_o they_o matt._n 28.18_o 19_o 20._o but_o be_v our_o case_n such_o as_o sometime_o elias_n suppose_v his_o to_o have_v be_v as_o thank_v god_n it_o be_v not_o that_o we_o know_v none_o not_o corrupt_v in_o faith_n and_o practice_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n yet_o if_o we_o according_o as_o god_n be_v prevent_v we_o with_o light_n and_o truth_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n be_v therein_o enlighten_v and_o move_v at_o our_o heart_n as_o we_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o discourse_n that_o wisdom_n be_v prevent_v man_n general_o with_o she_o call_v and_o counsel_n do_v yield_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v do_v his_o will_n in_o what_o he_o make_v clear_a and_o evident_a to_o we_o to_o be_v his_o will_n he_o will_v further_o instruct_v and_o teach_v we_o of_o his_o mind_n and_o we_o shall_v know_v the_o doctrine_n propose_v to_o we_o whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o of_o man_n john_n 7.17_o and_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o god_n give_v it_o forth_o to_o we_o and_o be_v in_o it_o we_o shall_v not_o fail_v to_o be_v of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o to_o partake_v of_o the_o prayer_n and_o grace_n of_o it_o through_o christ_n though_o we_o may_v be_v at_o some_o loss_n where_o to_o find_v it_o or_o the_o member_n of_o it_o come_v we_o then_o to_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n and_o close_o we_o with_o the_o light_n and_o truth_n he_o therein_o and_o thereby_o manifest_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o get_v this_o wisdom_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n be_v sure_a when_o man_n pretension_n and_o boasting_n that_o they_o be_v the_o church_n may_v deceive_v we_o the_o entrance_n â—…f_n god_n word_n give_v light_a and_o it_o give_v understand_v too_o so_o as_o to_o make_v wise_a the_o simple_a psal_n 19.7_o and_o 119.130_o so_o as_o to_o salvation_n of_o which_o some_o mistake_n through_o infirmity_n &_o weakness_n of_o sight_n shall_v not_o deprive_v we_o but_o withal_o go_v to_o they_o that_o sell_v go_v to_o god_n in_o and_o by_o christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o operation_n &_o guidance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n and_o supplication_n as_o it_o be_v say_v if_o any_o man_n lack_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n who_o give_v to_o all_o man_n liberal_o and_o upbraid_v not_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o but_o let_v he_o ask_v in_o faith_n nothing_o doubt_v jam._n 1.5_o 6._o ask_v you_o and_o you_o shall_v receive_v for_o every_o one_o that_o ask_v receive_v matt._n 7.7_o 8._o thus_o the_o spouse_n address_v herself_o to_o her_o belove_a tell_v thou_o i_o o_o thou_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v where_o thou_o feed_v and_o where_o thou_o cause_v thy_o flock_n to_o
a_o teacher_n of_o babe_n which_o have_v the_o form_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o law_n thou_o therefore_o that_o teach_v another_o teach_v thou_o not_o thyself_o thou_o that_o preach_v a_o man_n shall_v not_o steal_v do_v thou_o steal_v thou_o that_o say_v a_o man_n shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n do_v thou_o commit_v adultery_n thou_o that_o abhor_v idol_n do_v thou_o commit_v sacrilege_n thou_o that_o make_v thy_o boast_n of_o the_o law_n through_o break_v the_o law_n dishonour_v thou_o god_n for_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v blaspheme_v among_o the_o gentile_n through_o you_o as_o it_o be_v write_v let_v we_o take_v heed_n we_o be_v not_o such_o light_n or_o such_o vain_a boaster_n and_o talker_n of_o light_n and_o truth_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n but_o yield_v we_o up_o ourselves_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o its_o teach_n and_o walk_v we_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o all_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o truth_n and_o so_o let_v we_o endeavour_v where_o god_n have_v give_v any_o furniture_n and_o fitness_n for_o it_o according_a to_o what_o god_n have_v give_v we_o to_o seek_v and_o promote_v the_o good_a of_o other_o with_o both_o these_o foremention_v particular_n add_v and_o join_v earnest_a and_o faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o supplication_n to_o god_n that_o he_o will_v be_v merciful_a to_o we_o and_o bless_v we_o and_o make_v his_o face_n â—…o_o shine_v upon_o we_o that_o so_o his_o way_n may_v be_v know_v upon_o earth_n and_o his_o save_a health_n among_o all_o nation_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 67.1_o 2._o as_o know_v that_o all_o our_o success_n in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o service_n for_o he_o and_o endeavour_n with_o man_n depend_v upon_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n without_o which_o they_o that_o labour_v to_o build_v the_o house_n of_o god_n &_o convert_v soul_n to_o righteousness_n will_v be_v â—…ut_o labour_n in_o vain_a ps_n 127.1_o thus_o we_o find_v christ_n â—…ur_n lord_n rise_v early_o and_o go_v apart_o to_o pray_v â—…o_o god_n before_o he_o go_v to_o teach_v the_o people_n mark_v 1.35_o 38._o and_o so_o let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o â—…o_o make_v other_o wise_a and_o to_o turn_v many_o to_o â—…ighteousness_n consider_v also_o that_o it_o be_v â—…ere_o far_o employ_v and_o that_o this_o may_v serve_v use_v 4._o 2._o to_o inform_v we_o that_o this_o the_o â—…nd_n of_o god_n give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o and_o grace_n in_o christ_n to_o we_o with_o any_o gift_n more_o or_o less_o for_o usefulness_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v to_o he_o therein_o and_o seek_v his_o honour_n glory_n and_o interest_n in_o endeavour_v the_o good_a of_o other_o not_o live_v to_o ourselves_o or_o mind_v our_o own_o thing_n only_o no_o not_o only_o the_o good_a of_o our_o own_o soul_n much_o less_o inferior_a worldly_a advantage_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v look_v upon_o other_o and_o seek_v their_o good_a also_o no_o say_n to_o our_o brethren_n as_o cain_n to_o abelâ—…_n be_o i_o my_o brother_n keeper_n but_o let_v the_o samâ—…_n mind_n be_v in_o we_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n whâ—…_n be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n and_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o he_o yet_o so_o look_v up_o on_o our_o need_n and_o misery_n as_o to_o abase_v and_o empty_v himself_o and_o take_v upon_o himself_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o the_o fashion_n of_o a_o man_n yea_o and_o therein_o also_o to_o humble_v himself_o and_o become_v oâ—…_n bedient_a to_o the_o death_n the_o death_n of_o the_o crosâ—…_n that_o he_o may_v ransom_n and_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o death_n and_o judgement_n that_o be_v upon_o we_o and_o become_v our_o saviour_n that_o he_o may_v lifâ—…_n the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o take_v the_o needy_a from_o the_o dunghill_n and_o set_v they_o upon_o the_o throne_n with_o prince_n even_o the_o prince_n of_o his_o people_n phil._n 2.5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o psal_n 113.6_o 7_o 8._o especial_o those_o that_o be_v strong_a and_o more_o gift_a and_o moâ—â—_n especial_o yet_o if_o also_o call_v to_o office_n and_o ministry_n among_o other_o ought_v to_o bear_v the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o weak_a and_o look_v after_o that_o thaâ—…_n be_v lose_v not_o please_v themselves_o but_o every_o one_o seek_v his_o neighbour_n good_a and_o how_o to_o please_v he_o for_o his_o edification_n and_o salvation_n seek_v first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n both_o that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o subject_a to_o his_o kingdom_n and_o government_n and_o fill_v with_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o and_o to_o that_o purpose_n with_o his_o righteousness_n without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o inherit_v his_o his_o kingdom_n as_o also_o to_o promote_v his_o kingdom_n enlarge_v his_o church_n bring_v in_o more_o soul_n and_o soul_n more_o and_o more_o into_o it_o and_o to_o that_o purpose_n show_v forth_o and_o seek_v the_o manifestation_n and_o discovery_n of_o his_o righteousness_n both_o in_o word_n and_o conversation_n as_o be_v before_o note_v not_o first_o to_o seek_v ourselves_o no_o not_o necessary_n for_o our_o life_n food_n and_o raiment_n much_o less_o great_a matter_n in_o this_o world_n honour_n and_o preferment_n riches_n pleasure_n and_o the_o like_a rom._n 15.1_o 2_o 3._o mat._n 6.22.23_o luke_n 12.30_o 31_o 32._o yea_o they_o that_o have_v but_o one_o talon_n we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v god_n mind_n and_o christ_n that_o they_o trade_n for_o he_o with_o it_o in_o seek_v to_o bring_v a_o increase_n to_o he_o that_o be_v evident_o declare_v to_o be_v his_o mind_n in_o the_o judgement_n award_v upon_o he_o that_o neglect_v to_o improve_v his_o one_o talon_n and_o that_o it_o be_v please_v to_o god_n that_o we_o endeavour_v the_o good_a of_o other_o and_o their_o salvation_n with_o our_o own_o be_v in_o this_o also_o plain_o make_v manifest_a in_o that_o they_o that_o instruct_v and_o make_v wise_a other_o and_o turn_v many_o to_o righteousness_n shall_v receive_v such_o honour_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n as_o to_o shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n and_o as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o yea_o this_o also_o may_v serve_v use_v 5.3_o to_o inform_v we_o what_o be_v the_o right_a use_n and_o improvement_n that_o we_o shall_v make_v of_o those_o advantage_n and_o mean_n of_o grace_n that_o god_n afford_v we_o in_o send_v wise_a man_n and_o prophet_n and_o holy_a man_n among_o we_o who_o instruct_v we_o and_o hold_v forth_o the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o way_n among_o we_o in_o word_n or_o conversation_n or_o both_o as_o also_o when_o his_o grace_n therein_o be_v receive_v effectual_o &_o to_o purpose_n and_o not_o in_o vain_a by_o we_o viz._n that_o that_o be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n in_o such_o vouchsafement_n to_o we_o and_o the_o use_n and_o improvement_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v thereof_o that_o we_o be_v make_v wise_a and_o righteous_a thereby_o and_o 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any_o man_n be_v in_o close_v with_o and_o â—…beying_v it_o make_v in_o christ_n so_o be_v thereby_o â—…rought_v to_o and_o make_v in_o he_o christ_n be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d god_n to_o he_o wisdom_n righteousness_n etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d cor._n 1.30_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o â—…avenly_a and_o true_a wisdom_n to_o he_o in_o which_o wisdom_n and_o so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v make_v wise_a thereby_o there_o be_v among_o other_o â—…ings_n these_o chief_o observable_a viz._n 1._o a_o right_a understanding_n and_o judgement_n â—…f_a thing_n natural_o man_n in_o and_o of_o themselse_n and_o as_o walk_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o â—…e_a world_n be_v blind_a and_o darken_a in_o their_o understanding_n especial_o as_o have_v reâ—…sed_v the_o tender_n of_o wisdom_n satan_n get_v power_n over_o they_o to_o blind_v they_o 2_o cor._n 4_o 4â—…_n the_o gentile_n that_o receive_v not_o the_o grace_n 〈◊〉_d god_n have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v bâ—…ing_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o thâ—…_n ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n or_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n but_o theâ—…_n have_v learned_a christ_n and_o have_v hear_v hiâ—…_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesuâ—…_n be_v enable_v and_o help_v to_o put_v away_o lie_v know_v and_o understand_v the_o truth_n ephes_n 4.17_o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21_o 25._o man_n genâ—…rally_o as_o in_o and_o of_o themselves_o and_o as_o walâ—…ing_v after_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n be_v brâ—…tish_a and_o foolish_a void_a of_o all_o right_a judgement_n and_o understanding_n sure_o every_o man_n by_o 〈◊〉_d own_o knowledge_n be_v brutish_a every_o founder_n be_v coâ—…founded_v jer._n 10.14_o there_o be_v none_o that_o 〈◊〉_d derstand_v none_o that_o seek_v after_o god_n râ—…man_n 3.11_o but_o god_n send_v his_o only_a begotteâ—…_n son_n into_o the_o world_n and_o have_v put_v his_o spirit_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v forth_o judgement_n to_o the_o geâ—…tiles_n and_o have_v give_v he_o a_o light_n to_o the_o peâ—…ple_n the_o jew_n or_o profess_a church_n and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o gentile_n have_v appoint_v he_o therein_o 〈◊〉_d be_v for_o salvation_n his_o salvation_n or_o way_n of_o â—…aving_v man_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o whâ—…_n ever_o believe_v on_o and_o follow_v he_o may_v 〈◊〉_d walk_v in_o darkness_n but_o have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n isaah_o 42.1_o and_o 49.6_o with_o act_n 13.46_o 47â—…_n john_n 8.12_o and_o 12.46_o and_o to_o those_o that_o behold_v and_o listen_v to_o he_o he_o bring_v forth_o â—…udgment_n into_o truth_n or_o into_o victory_n over_o all_o â—…he_a error_n of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v in_o their_o mind_n and_o over_o all_o their_o corrupt_a passion_n â—…usts_n and_o affection_n give_v they_o to_o understand_v the_o truth_n and_o to_o discern_v between_o the_o right_n and_o wrong_n good_a and_o evil_a that_o they_o may_v choose_v the_o good_a 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knowâ—…_n all_o thing_n prov._n 28.5_o in_o know_v christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v they_o know_v god_n the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o his_o infinite_a excellency_n his_o power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n for_o help_v and_o save_v we_o man_n and_o for_o overthrow_v the_o power_n policy_n and_o malicious_a contrivance_n of_o all_o his_o and_o our_o enemy_n his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n for_o make_v good_a his_o word_n and_o promise_n his_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n love_v of_o purity_n and_o holiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o they_o know_v themselves_o their_o own_o sinfulness_n death_n poverty_n brutishness_n and_o misery_n the_o emptiness_n and_o falseness_n in_o their_o own_o wisdom_n righteousness_n strength_n etc._n etc._n the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n the_o right_a end_n and_o use_v of_o all_o thing_n who_o god_n approve_v choose_v and_o special_o love_v who_o he_o hate_v â—…nd_n reject_v and_o what_o not_o that_o concern_v â—…heir_a happiness_n judge_a that_o 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to_o know_v themselves_o much_o 〈◊〉_d do_v thy_o know_fw-mi god_n and_o he_o who_o he_o have_v 〈◊〉_d jesus_n christ_n there_o be_v no_o judgement_n in_o their_o â—…ings_n isa_n 59.8_o they_o take_v a_o cloud_n for_o ju_n 〈◊〉_d as_o be_v the_o proverb_n they_o worship_v some_o 〈◊〉_d instead_o of_o god_n this_o world_n with_o its_o â—…easures_n honour_n riches_n or_o some_o such_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d their_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la their_o great_a good_a 〈◊〉_d spring_n of_o good_a to_o be_v enjoy_v by_o they_o 〈◊〉_d their_o apprehension_n or_o if_o they_o have_v â—…ard_v of_o and_o believe_v a_o god_n and_o that_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o soul_n stand_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o blessing_n yet_o they_o know_v not_o the_o way_n how_o to_o obtain_v that_o and_o enjoy_v he_o for_o their_o portion_n but_o seek_v and_o think_v to_o please_v he_o with_o their_o own_o or_o other_o man_n invention_n even_o with_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o he_o have_v forbid_v choose_v the_o thing_n which_o he_o delight_v not_o in_o yea_o which_o his_o soul_n abhor_v isa_n 66_o 4â—…_n have_v false_a imagination_n and_o conception_n oâ—…_n he_o as_o some_o think_v to_o pacify_v he_o and_o hiâ—…_n anger_n by_o make_v grove_n altar_n and_o 〈◊〉_d mage_n and_o offer_v up_o corrupt_a sacrifice_n yea_o some_o have_v think_v to_o please_v he_o and_o obtain_v his_o favour_n by_o slay_v and_o sacrifice_v their_o son_n and_o daughter_n to_o he_o yeâ—…_n sometime_o to_o idol_n and_o devil_n instead_o of_o he_o mic._n 6.6_o 7._o jer._n 19.4_o 5._o isa_n 17.8_o psal_n 106.36_o 37_o 38._o other_o by_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o law_n and_o so_o by_o their_o own_o goodness_n even_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o no_o man_n live_a can_v be_v justify_v a_o man_n own_o righteousness_n be_v a_o bed_n
merchandise_n whereof_o be_v better_a than_o the_o merchaudise_n of_o silver_n and_o the_o gain_n whereof_o be_v better_a than_o fine_a gold_n that_o be_v more_o precious_a than_o ruby_n and_o so_o excellent_a that_o all_o the_o thing_n that_o a_o man_n can_v desire_v be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o she_o in_o her_o right_a hand_n be_v length_n of_o day_n and_o in_o her_o left_a hand_n riches_n and_o honour_n her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o all_o her_o path_n peace_n she_o be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n to_o they_o that_o lie_v hold_v upon_o her_o happy_a be_v every_o one_o that_o retain_v she_o prov._n 3.13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o for_o they_o that_o be_v wise_a with_o this_o wisdom_n shall_v shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n for_o ever_o and_o eveâ—…_n other_o wisdom_n worldly_a and_o humane_a literature_n may_v make_v a_o man_n shine_v for_o a_o time_n nay_o sometime_o through_o many_o age_n likâ—…_n some_o candle_n and_o torch_n that_o have_v the_o thief_n as_o they_o call_v they_o in_o they_o the_o strong_a scent_n and_o stink_a smoke_n belong_v to_o they_o as_o in_o the_o heathen_a poet_n and_o philosopher_n and_o divers_a heathen-christian_a may_v be_v see_v but_o it_o be_v this_o heavenly_a wisdoâ—…_n only_o that_o will_v advance_v a_o man_n on_o high_a aâ—…_n make_v he_o shine_v most_o pure_o bright_o aâ—…_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o envy_n and_o for_o ever_o 〈◊〉_d the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o wise_a have_v such_o happiness_n entail_v upon_o they_o as_o may_v render_v it_o evident_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v believe_v that_o wisdom_n be_v the_o principal_a thing_n proverb_n 4.7_o it_o may_v in_o the_o next_o place_n use_v 2._o exhort_v we_o all_o to_o get_v wisdom_n get_v understanding_n yea_o above_o all_o thing_n &_o with_o all_o get_n to_o get_v this_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v of_o the_o number_n and_o company_n of_o these_o wise_a man_n who_o shall_v obtain_v such_o excellent_a glory_n such_o a_o happy_a portion_n and_o sure_o it_o be_v not_o a_o thing_n impossible_a to_o get_v this_o wisdom_n for_o then_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v not_o exhort_v we_o to_o go_v about_o it_o let_v there_o be_v but_o a_o earnest_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n after_o it_o according_a to_o god_n direction_n give_v we_o thereabouts_o and_o god_n that_o be_v ready_a to_o give_v it_o yea_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o and_o upbraid_v not_o will_v give_v it_o to_o we_o james_n 1.5_o labour_v we_o then_o for_o that_o meat_n that_o endure_v to_o everlasting_a life_n which_o the_o son_n of_o man_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o so_o labour_v for_o it_o for_o he_o have_v god_n even_o the_o father_n seal_v john_n 6.27_o fool_n and_o scorner_n and_o all_o be_v call_v to_o it_o to_o look_v after_o it_o and_o promise_n be_v make_v of_o god_n that_o â—…n_o obey_v his_o call_n and_o counsel_n thereabouts_o they_o shall_v have_v it_o give_v they_o to_o â—…hat_o end_n that_o we_o may_v have_v it_o do_v god_n â—…end_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n his_o word_n and_o wisdom_n both_o to_o take_v out_o of_o the_o way_n that_o which_o hinder_v its_o communication_n to_o we_o and_o have_v do_v that_o to_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o it_o and_o to_o that_o end_n have_v he_o put_v his_o spirit_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o may_v bring_v forth_o judgement_n to_o we_o though_o barbarous_a and_o brutish_a gentile_n natural_o and_o thereby_o make_v we_o wise_a to_o salvation_n and_o he_o that_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o this_o wisdom_n also_o rom._n 8.32_o yea_o and_o christ_n come_v forth_o from_o god_n to_o that_o purpose_n to_o set_v on_o foot_n the_o preach_n of_o that_o word_n wherethrough_a that_o heavenly_a wisdom_n may_v be_v obtain_v and_o be_v ascend_v up_o on_o high_a and_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o spirit_n of_o counselâ—…_n and_o may_v the_o spirit_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o have_v give_v forth_o this_o spirit_n also_o and_o thereby_o make_v know_v the_o heavenly_a word_n wherethrough_a this_o excellent_a wisdom_n be_v convey_v and_o may_v be_v receive_v and_o all_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v wise_a so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v despair_v of_o no_o not_o by_o the_o most_o simple_a and_o foolish_a but_o hopeful_o and_o believe_o to_o be_v seek_v for_o and_o endeavour_v after_o by_o we_o in_o and_o for_o worldly_a matter_n and_o earthy_a advantage_n man_n may_v possible_o weary_v themselves_o in_o the_o very_a fire_n for_o nought_o and_o labour_n in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n but_o look_v after_o this_o we_o shall_v neither_o labour_v in_o vain_a for_o god_n have_v not_o say_v to_o the_o house_n of_o jacob_n seek_v you_o i_o in_o vain_a he_o the_o lord_n speak_v righteousness_n and_o declare_v thing_n that_o be_v right_a and_o he_o have_v say_v ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v seek_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o with_o reference_n to_o this_o heavenly_a commodity_n for_o every_o one_o that_o ask_v receive_v and_o he_o that_o seek_v find_v and_o to_o he_o that_o knock_v it_o shall_v be_v open_v isai_n 45.14_o mat._n 7.7_o 8._o nor_o be_v obtain_v shall_v we_o ever_o repent_v the_o labour_n and_o diligence_n we_o use_v for_o get_v it_o it_o be_v of_o that_o infinite_a price_n worth_a and_o benefit_n as_o the_o honey_n be_v good_a and_o the_o honeycomb_n be_v sweet_a to_o the_o taste_n so_o shall_v the_o knowledge_n of_o wisdom_n be_v unto_o thy_o soul_n when_o thou_o have_v find_v it_o than_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o reward_n and_o thy_o expectation_n shall_v not_o be_v cut_v off_o prov._n 24.13_o 14._o yea_o man_n know_v not_o the_o price_n thereof_o it_o can_v be_v value_v with_o the_o gold_n of_o ophir_n the_o precious_a onyx_n or_o the_o saphire_n the_o gold_n and_o crystal_n can_v equal_v it_o and_o the_o exchange_n of_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v for_o jewel_n or_o vessel_n of_o fine_a gold_n no_o mention_n shall_v be_v make_v of_o coral_n or_o of_o pearl_n for_o the_o price_n of_o wisdom_n be_v above_o ruby_n the_o topaz_n of_o ethiopia_n can_v equal_v it_o neither_o shall_v it_o be_v value_v with_o the_o â—…ure_a gold_n job_n 28.13_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o quest_n but_o as_o there_o follow_v where_o shall_v this_o wisdom_n be_v find_v and_o where_o be_v the_o place_n of_o understanding_n how_o shall_v we_o come_v by_o it_o or_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v to_o obtain_v it_o answ_n i_o may_v say_v while_o it_o be_v yet_o a_o day_n of_o grace_n as_o the_o wise_a virgin_n say_v unto_o the_o foolish_a go_v you_o to_o they_o that_o sell_v and_o buy_v for_o yourselves_o matt._n 25.9_o 1._o go_v to_o they_o that_o sell_v that_o be_v to_o jesus_n chriâ—…_n and_o to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o and_o among_o his_o people_n oâ—…_n church_n his_o house_n or_o temple_n for_o wisdom_n have_v build_v her_o house_n and_o hew_v out_o her_o seven_o pillar_n and_o there_o she_o have_v kill_v her_o sacrifice_n mingle_v her_o wine_n and_o furnish_v her_o table_n and_o she_o send_v out_o her_o maid_n or_o servant_n with_o who_o she_o and_o her_o spirit_n also_o go_v forth_o to_o caâ—…_n person_n in_o thither_o and_o she_o say_v to_o the_o simpâ—…_n turn_v in_o hither_o and_o to_o they_o that_o have_v no_o understanding_n come_v eat_v of_o my_o bread_n and_o drink_v 〈◊〉_d the_o wine_n that_o i_o have_v mingle_v prov._n 9_o 15_a 6._o ho_o every_o one_o that_o thirst_v come_v you_o to_o the_o water_n and_o he_o that_o have_v no_o money_n etc._n etc._n isa_n 55._o 〈◊〉_d and_o bless_a be_v he_o that_o hear_v her_o word_n watâ—…ing_v at_o her_o gate_n and_o wait_v at_o the_o post_n of_o â—…doors_n for_o whoso_o find_v she_o find_v life_n and_o 〈◊〉_d obtain_v favour_n of_o the_o lord_n prov._n 8.33_o 34_o 3â—…_n but_o take_v heed_n of_o other_o post_n go_v not_o to_o â—…thel_n nor_o enter_v into_o gilgal_n etc._n etc._n amos_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d seek_v by_o the_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o doctrine_n aâ—…_n ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n aâ—…_n not_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n or_o by_o other_o man_n precept_n or_o devise_n rom._n 9.31_o 32._o isai_n 29.13_o matt._n 15.8_o 9_o quest_n but_o how_o shall_v we_o know_v which_o be_v god_n house_n his_o church_n and_o belove_a people_n for_o many_o lie_v claim_v to_o that_o name_n and_o tit_o the_o church_n of_o
and_o late_o he_o find_v it_o thus_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 〈◊〉_d hebrew_n to_o give_v diligence_n so_o to_o know_v châ—…_n and_o god_n as_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o or_o attain_v to_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n to_o the_o end_n he_o adâ—…_n be_v not_o slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o those_o who_o thrâ—…_n faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n hebâ—…_n 11_o 12._o dij_fw-la laboribus_fw-la omne_fw-la vendunt_fw-la say_v heathen_n that_o be_v the_o god_n sell_v all_o thing_n to_o man_n for_o their_o labour_n as_o if_o that_o be_v all_o the_o price_n they_o require_v for_o they_o and_o there_o be_v some_o truth_n in_o it_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o only_a true_a god_n the_o price_n for_o which_o he_o sell_v to_o we_o as_o from_o we_o wisdom_n and_o its_o great_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n be_v a_o hearty_a love_n to_o it_o and_o a_o industrious_a labour_a to_o obtain_v it_o work_v as_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v but_o for_o that_o which_o endure_v to_o eternal_a life_n which_o the_o son_n of_o man_n will_v if_o we_o so_o do_v especial_o certain_o give_v we_o for_o he_o have_v god_n even_o the_o father_n seal_v set_v apart_o and_o authorise_a to_o that_o purpose_n john_n 6.27_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a here_o also_o make_v rich_a and_o bear_v rule_v when_o he_o that_o deal_v with_o a_o slack_a hand_n become_v poor_a and_o the_o slathful_a shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n prov._n 10.4_o &_o 12.24_o 5._o we_o must_v part_v with_o whatsoever_o way_n and_o practice_n be_v in_o itself_o sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n and_o doctrine_n will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n thus_o david_n who_o be_v make_v wise_a than_o his_o enemy_n and_o get_v more_o unâ—…erstanding_n than_o his_o teacher_n &_o than_o the_o antiâ—…ts_n because_o he_o meditate_a in_o god_n testimony_n â—…nd_v keep_v his_o precept_n and_o commandment_n â—…ells_v we_o that_o he_o refrain_v his_o foot_n from_o every_o â—…il_a way_n that_o he_o may_v keep_v god_n word_n and_o 〈◊〉_d get_v still_o more_o wisdom_n therethrough_a psal_n 19.98_o 99_o 100_o 101._o for_o indeed_o wisdom_n as_o be_v say_v wisd_v 1.4_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o a_o wicked_a or_o malicious_a soul_n nor_o where_o the_o body_n be_v subject_a to_o sin_n for_o it_o be_v a_o pure_a most_o holy_a influence_n from_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n and_o love_v not_o that_o which_o be_v filthy_a and_o unclean_a thence_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o beginning_n thereof_o because_o by_o it_o we_o depart_v from_o evil_n pride_n arrogance_n and_o the_o evil_a way_n and_o the_o froward_a mouth_n do_v wisdom_n hate_n prov._n 8.13_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o wise_a cleanse_v we_o ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 7.1_o lay_v aside_o all_o filthiness_n &_o superfluity_n of_o naughtiness_n receive_v with_o meekness_n the_o ingraff_v word_n the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n eccles_n 1.5_o which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v the_o soul_n jam_n 1.21_o and_o to_o add_v but_o one_o more_o 6._o last_o in_o a_o word_n we_o must_v deny_v ouâ—…selves_n take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v christ_n and_o therein_o forsake_v all_o that_o we_o have_v else_o wâ—…_n can_v be_v christ_n disciple_n and_o obtain_v thiâ—…_n heavenly_a gift_n mat._n 16.24_o luke_n 14_o 33â—…_n we_o must_v deny_v and_o forsake_v all_o our_o owâ—…_n thing_n cast_v they_o away_o as_o loss_n and_o duâ—…_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o ouâ—…_n lord_n jesus_n the_o true_a wisdom_n as_o all_o oâ—…_n own_o fleshly_a privilege_n and_o rejoice_n 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o know_v ourselves_o after_o they_o whâ—…_n there_o our_o fleshly_a birth_n or_o humane_a part_n 〈◊〉_d lation_n to_o such_o good_a and_o excellent_a persoâ—…_n admission_n to_o god_n church_n and_o ordinance_n so_o as_o not_o take_v up_o content_a that_o we_o have_v they_o yea_o our_o own_o righteousness_n after_o the_o law_n and_o our_o own_o best_a self_n attainment_n our_o wisdom_n carnal_a or_o fleshly_a understanding_n with_o all_o our_o own_o desire_n and_o design_n to_o gâ—…t_v ourselves_o or_o keep_v to_o ourselves_o the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n as_o any_o of_o they_o stand_v cross_a to_o or_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o as_o often_o or_o usual_o they_o be_v the_o get_n the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n lay_v down_o all_o ourselves_o conceit_n interest_n and_o purpose_n at_o his_o foot_n we_o must_v only_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n attend_v to_o know_v he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o gracious_a mind_n and_o will_n concern_v we_o and_o follow_v on_o after_o he_o therein_o patient_o bear_v and_o endure_v what_o ever_o thing_n cross_v to_o our_o say_a interest_n desire_n or_o design_n befall_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o so_o do_v we_o shall_v not_o fail_v of_o be_v true_o and_o indeed_o wise_a and_o do_v wise_o to_o salvation_n for_o good_a and_o upright_o be_v the_o lord_n therefore_o he_o prevent_o teach_v sinner_n in_o the_o way_n the_o meek_a he_o will_v by_o his_o follow_a grace_n guide_v in_o judgement_n the_o meek_a that_o hear_v his_o reproof_n and_o rebuke_n and_o take_v all_o well_o and_o yet_o yield_v up_o themselves_o to_o he_o to_o learn_v of_o he_o and_o follow_v he_o will_v he_o teach_v his_o way_n yea_o what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o will_v he_o teach_v the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v go_v his_o soul_n shall_v dwell_v at_o ease_n the_o secret_a of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o he_o will_v show_v they_o his_o covenant_n psal_n 25.11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o thus_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v make_v wise_a and_o obtain_v the_o happiness_n here_o speak_v of_o viz._n to_o shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n especial_o if_o also_o as_o wisdom_n will_v lead_v we_o to_o and_o direct_v we_o in_o that_o also_o we_o make_v it_o our_o business_n to_o make_v other_o wise_a by_o instruct_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v other_o to_o righteousness_n with_o reference_n to_o which_o branch_n as_o also_o to_o the_o other_o read_v of_o the_o word_n translate_v wise_a 2._o in_o the_o second_o place_n what_o have_v be_v note_v thereto_o we_o may_v further_o apply_v it_o sundry_a way_n as_o use_v 3._o 1._o to_o exhort_v and_o provoke_v such_o as_o have_v wisdom_n and_o be_v in_o any_o measure_n furnish_v with_o the_o heavenly_a talent_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o faithful_o in_o improve_n they_o and_o lay_v they_o out_o for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o also_o endeavour_v to_o their_o capacity_n and_o in_o the_o place_n god_n have_v set_v they_o and_o according_a to_o the_o instruction_n of_o his_o truth_n to_o make_v other_o wise_a and_o righteous_a in_o turn_v they_o from_o their_o sin_n error_n and_o disobedience_n to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o just_a one_o and_o to_o be_v earnest_n diligent_a and_o servant_n herein_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n know_v that_o their_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o they_o shall_v receive_v a_o good_a reward_n they_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 1_o cor._n 15.58_o and_o this_o be_v a_o point_n of_o wisdom_n also_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o he_o that_o win_v soul_n be_v wise_a prov._n 11.30_o quest_n but_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v or_o what_o course_n shall_v we_o take_v that_o we_o may_v turn_v other_o to_o righteousness_n and_o make_v they_o true_o wise_a answ_n i_o may_v say_v short_o from_o the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o his_o disciple_n and_o apostle_n 1._o let_v we_o retain_v the_o salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o â—…ts_n favour_n that_o we_o have_v receive_v of_o god_n in_o â—…nd_n by_o christ_n for_o christ_n disciple_n be_v the_o â—…alt_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o purge_v corruption_n from_o they_o and_o render_v they_o savoury_a unto_o god_n but_o if_o the_o salt_n have_v lose_v its_o savour_n wherewith_o â—…hall_v it_o be_v salt_v it_o be_v thenceforth_o good_a for_o noâ—…hing_n matt._n 5.13_o 14._o mark_v 9.5_o that_o be_v â—…et_v we_o have_v and_o hold_v fast_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o wisdom_n therein_o contain_v â—…nd_n convey_v to_o we_o with_o its_o reproof_n â—…f_a instruction_n so_o as_o we_o ourselves_o may_v be_v â—…ept_v in_o a_o awful_a fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o god_n â—…nd_v be_v sweet_a and_o clean_o in_o our_o speech_n and_o â—…arriage_n in_o the_o world_n and_o towards_o it_o that_o â—…e_o savour_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n ourselves_o â—…nd_v retain_v the_o savour_n of_o it_o in_o our_o own_o â—…earts_n may_v be_v
make_v savoury_a to_o other_o let_v no_o corrupt_a communication_n come_v out_o of_o our_o mouth_n but_o such_o as_o be_v good_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n ephes_n 4.29_o which_o in_o another_o epistle_n be_v let_v your_o speech_n be_v always_o with_o grace_n season_v with_o salt_n with_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o so_o what_o be_v of_o a_o cleanse_a nature_n reprove_v the_o false_a hope_n confidence_n and_o carriage_n of_o the_o world_n or_o of_o such_o as_o do_v amiss_o among_o our_o brethren_n that_o you_o may_v know_v how_o you_o ought_v to_o answer_v every_o man_n coll._n 4.6_o for_o evil_a communication_n corrupt_v good_a manner_n 1_o cor._n 15.33_o but_o a_o wholesome_a tongue_n be_v a_o tree_n ofâ—…life_o that_o bring_v forth_o what_o be_v food_n for_o those_o that_o be_v whole_a and_o sound_a and_o leaf_n that_o will_v heaâ—…_n the_o nation_n or_o gentile_n that_o be_v decease_a prov._n 15.4_o ezech._n 47.12_o rev._n 22.2_o buâ—…_n for_o this_o let_v the_o reader_n view_n if_o he_o have_v it_o the_o treatise_n of_o our_o decease_a brother_n upoâ—…_n this_o subject_n 2._o let_v our_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n thâ—…_n they_o may_v see_v our_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v our_o fâ—…ther_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n be_v also_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n anâ—…_n this_o light_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n whereby_o the_o be_v make_v light_n be_v put_v into_o they_o that_o bâ—…ing_v make_v light_n by_o be_v they_o may_v not_o bâ—…_n put_v or_o put_v their_o light_n under_o a_o bushel_n but_o 〈◊〉_d a_o candlestick_n so_o exercise_v and_o hold_v 〈◊〉_d forth_o that_o it_o may_v give_v light_n to_o all_o that_o come_v iâ—…_n the_o house_n matt._n 5.15_o 16._o and_o this_o light_n they_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o their_o ability_n to_o let_v shine_v two_o way_n or_o in_o a_o twofold_a let_v it_o out_o viz._n 1._o in_o word_n in_o hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v and_o direct_v the_o philippian_n with_o their_o bishop_n and_o deacon_n and_o not_o only_o though_o principal_o the_o bishop_n and_o deacon_n be_v concern_v therein_o philip._n 1.1_o and_o 2.15_o 16._o shine_v you_o say_v he_o as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n that_o be_v the_o way_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v in_o which_o you_o be_v to_o and_o may_v shine_v as_o light_n not_o that_o every_o believer_n be_v fit_v to_o be_v a_o public_a preacher_n in_o some_o congregation_n but_o what_o they_o believe_v in_o and_o with_o their_o heart_n unto_o righteousness_n they_o may_v and_o ought_v also_o to_o confess_v with_o their_o mouth_n unto_o salvation_n as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n and_o ability_n thereunto_o and_o such_o as_o be_v gift_v with_o profitable_a gift_n of_o wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n may_v and_o ought_v sober_o and_o orderly_o to_o exercise_v they_o too_o for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o for_o all_o that_o have_v the_o gift_n may_v propheâ—…yone_o by_o one_o that_o all_o may_v learn_v and_o all_o may_v be_v comfort_v rom._n 10.10_o 1_o cor._n 14.31_o 1_o pet._n 4.10_o and_o all_o that_o hear_v as_o we_o note_v before_o may_v nay_o be_v commissionated_a to_o say_v come_v rev._n 22.17_o and_o may_v show_v forth_o the_o virtue_n and_o praise_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v they_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o his_o marvellous_a light_n be_v a_o choose_a generation_n a_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n or_o purchase_v to_o that_o purpose_n 1_o pet._n 2.9_o but_o here_o be_v to_o be_v mind_v that_o if_o we_o will_v do_v good_a to_o other_o make_v they_o wise_a and_o turn_v they_o to_o righteousness_n we_o must_v hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n and_o show_v forth_o the_o virtue_n and_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n confess_v with_o our_o mouth_n the_o word_n of_o faith_n believe_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o righteousness_n not_o do_v as_o foolish_a people_n the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n who_o all_o boast_n themselves_o or_o as_o the_o word_n signify_v speak_v of_o or_o forth_o themselves_o psal_n 94.4_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n speak_v themselves_o talk_v of_o their_o own_o righteousness_n paoclaim_v every_o man_n his_o own_o goodness_n prov._n 20.6_o which_o they_o that_o do_v be_v there_o oppose_v to_o the_o faithful_a friend_n to_o god_n christ_n or_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o he_o say_v who_o shall_v find_v as_o imply_v that_o they_o be_v not_o find_v among_o the_o self-proclaimers_a that_o preach_v themselves_o and_o not_o jesus_n the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v 2_o cor._n 4.5_o and_o cry_v up_o themselves_o the_o church_n the_o church_n the_o person_n to_o be_v adore_v believe_v depend_v on_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o corrupt_a israel_n that_o make_v mention_n of_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n not_o in_o truth_n nor_o in_o righteousness_n they_o call_v themselves_o of_o the_o holy_a city_n isa_n 48.1_o 2_o call_v themselves_o the_o or_o of_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n and_o tell_v story_n to_o man_n of_o their_o perfection_n religiousness_n attainment_n like_o the_o whore_n that_o say_v i_o sit_v a_o queen_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v a_o lady_n for_o ever_o isa_n 47.7_o rev._n 18.7_o no_o the_o way_n to_o turn_v many_o to_o righteousness_n and_o make_v they_o true_o wise_a be_v to_o show_v forth_o god_n praise_n to_o make_v mention_n of_o his_o love_a kindness_n to_o do_v as_o he_o who_o say_v my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o rightheousnes_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o its_o number_n i_o will_v go_v in_o the_o strength_n â—…f_n the_o lord_n god_n and_o i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o â—…hy_a righteousness_n of_o thy_o only_a not_o of_o i_o and_o thou_o together_o psal_n 71.15_o 16._o that_o be_v preach_v confess_v and_o make_v mention_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o â—…alvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v for_o thereâ—…n_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n reveal_v from_o â—…aith_n to_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v write_v the_o just_a shall_v â—…ve_v by_o faith_n rom._n 1.16_o 17._o and_o this_o accorâ—…ing_n both_o to_o the_o appointment_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o â—…ld_n who_o establish_v a_o testimony_n in_o jacob_n and_o â—…pointed_v a_o law_n in_o israel_n in_o which_o he_o commandâ—…d_v the_o father_n to_o shâ—…w_v to_o their_o child_n the_o â—…eneration_n to_o come_v the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o â—…rength_n and_o the_o wonderful_a work_n that_o he_o have_v â—…ne_v to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v set_v their_o hope_n 〈◊〉_d god_n and_o not_o forget_v his_o work_n and_o not_o be_v as_o â—…eir_n father_n a_o stubborn_a and_o rebellious_a geneâ—…tion_n psal_n 78.4_o 5_o 7_o 8._o and_o to_o his_o own_o practice_n too_o who_o have_v do_v marvellouâ—…_n thing_n 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not_o to_o go_v preach_v the_o law_n 〈◊〉_d work_n but_o go_v preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o every_o creâ—…ture_n or_o in_o the_o whole_a creation_n mark_v 16_o 1â—…_n preach_v repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sâ—…_n not_o in_o moses_n but_o in_o his_o name_n in_o opeâ—…ning_v his_o name_n and_o so_o upon_o account_n of_o whâ—…_n he_o have_v do_v and_o be_v become_v for_o man_n aâ—…_n in_o his_o authority_n and_o power_n require_v it_o aâ—…_n that_o among_o all_o nation_n begin_v at_o jerusâ—…lem_n the_o people_n and_o city_n that_o have_v mâ—…_n deep_o sin_v die_v their_o hand_n in_o blood_n the_o prophet_n and_o just_a man_n yea_o and_o of_o the_o lord_n himself_o luke_n 29.46_o 47._o and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n instruct_v and_o require_v of_o man_n in_o the_o day_n past_a say_v give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o
in_o otheâ—…_n with_o or_o after_o they_o to_o do_v foolish_o and_o 〈◊〉_d righteous_o run_v together_o into_o the_o saâ—…_n excess_n of_o riot_n of_o which_o sort_n there_o be_v abundance_n every_o where_n in_o the_o world_n 〈◊〉_d especial_o such_o as_o be_v teacher_n prophesis_n to_o man_n of_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n mic._n 2.11_o and_o preach_v for_o licentious_a liberty_n and_o practice_v it_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o they_o what_o the_o lord_n by_o jeremiah_n say_v of_o the_o prophet_n and_o priest_n of_o samaria_n and_o jerusalem_n that_o they_o be_v profane_a and_o cause_v his_o people_n to_o err_v commit_v adultery_n and_o walk_v in_o lie_n strengthen_v the_o hand_n of_o evil_a doer_n so_o as_o that_o none_o do_v return_v from_o his_o wickedness_n yea_o so_o as_o from_o they_o profaneness_n or_o hypocrisy_n be_v go_v forth_o into_o all_o the_o land_n jer._n 23.11_o 13_o 14_o 15._o yea_o and_o all_o such_o as_o profess_v to_o know_v god_n do_v in_o their_o work_n deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a disobedient_a and_o to_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a bungler_n or_o void_a of_o judgement_n tit._n 1.16_o these_o above_o all_o be_v perilous_a and_o make_v the_o time_n perilous_a when_o have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o great_a their_o form_n the_o more_o perilous_a if_o they_o deny_v the_o power_n of_o it_o either_o in_o deny_v that_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n hold_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n render_v it_o the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o salvation_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o sort_n speak_v to_o under_o the_o second_o head_n of_o this_o use_n of_o reproof_n or_o which_o be_v here_o intend_a deny_v the_o efficacy_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n as_o to_o the_o obey_v and_o walk_v in_o it_o be_v under_o the_o profession_n and_o form_n of_o godliness_n lover_n of_o themselves_o covetous_a proud_a boaster_n blasphemer_n disobedient_a to_o parent_n unthankeful_a unholy_a without_o natural_a 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with_o they_o as_o they_o do_v and_o walk_v with_o they_o in_o like_a unrighteousness_n which_o still_o add_v to_o the_o scandal_n and_o stumble_a block_n lay_v in_o the_o way_n of_o other_o cause_v they_o to_o decline_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o either_o to_o turn_v atheist_n and_o profane_a or_o turn_v to_o some_o false_a way_n of_o religion_n where_o there_o appear_v more_o strictness_n of_o carriage_n and_o blamelesness_n of_o conversation_n which_o mighâ—…_n be_v find_v also_o with_o and_o among_o pharasee_n phil._n 3.6_o where_o man_n make_v a_o fair_a show_n iâ—…_n the_o flesh_n but_o be_v corrupt_v from_o a_o solid_a and_o single_a rejoice_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n galat_n 6_o 12-14_a for_o both_o all_o the_o specious_a work_n and_o do_n of_o those_o that_o be_v of_o corrupt_a principle_n pervert_v man_n from_o the_o truth_n and_o all_o the_o best_a and_o true_a speaking_n of_o those_o that_o join_v therewith_o a_o corrupt_a and_o vicious_a life_n fall_v under_o this_o reproof_n as_o be_v way_n wherein_o man_n may_v hinder_v man_n turn_v to_o righteousness_n and_o lay_v rub_n in_o the_o way_n of_o they_o that_o sincere_o endeavour_v to_o do_v that_o service_n and_o all_o these_o whosoever_o they_o be_v great_a or_o small_a zealous_a or_o profane_a that_o be_v guilty_a of_o any_o of_o these_o way_n in_o the_o several_a branch_n of_o this_o use_v mention_v fall_v under_o sharp_a reproof_n especial_o this_o last_o sort_n who_o deny_v the_o only_a lord_n god_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o his_o gospel_n into_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_v even_o into_o wantonness_n for_o to_o such_o especial_o be_v teacher_n of_o other_o the_o apostle_n instead_o of_o glorious_a shine_a as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o threaten_v as_o to_o wander_a star_n the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n as_o that_o that_o be_v reserve_v to_o they_o for_o ever_o judas_n 12._o 2_o pet._n 2.17_o and_o therefore_o this_o especial_o be_v to_o be_v take_v heed_n of_o as_o be_v that_o to_o which_o that_o of_o the_o lord_n in_o ezech._n 20.39_o belong_v as_o for_o you_o go_v you_o and_o serve_v every_o one_o his_o idol_n even_o hereafter_o if_o you_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n but_o pollute_v you_o my_o holy_a name_n no_o more_o with_o your_o gift_n and_o with_o your_o idol_n and_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n too_o in_o matt._n 18.7_o 8_o 9_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o offence_n come_v but_o woe_n to_o that_o man_n by_o who_o the_o offence_n come_v for_o whoso_o offend_v one_o of_o these_o little_a one_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o it_o be_v better_o for_o he_o that_o a_o millstone_n be_v hang_v about_o his_o neck_n and_o that_o he_o be_v drown_v in_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n wherefore_o if_o thy_o hand_n or_o thy_o foot_n offend_v thou_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o cast_v they_o from_o thou_o it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o to_o enter_v into_o life_n halt_v or_o maim_a than_o have_v two_o hand_n or_o two_o foot_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n and_o if_o thy_o eye_n offend_v thou_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o cast_v it_o from_o thou_o it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o have_v but_o one_o eye_n to_o enter_v into_o life_n rather_o than_o have_v two_o eye_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n fire_n and_o sure_o if_o thing_n as_o dear_a and_o needful_a to_o we_o as_o our_o hand_n or_o foot_n or_o eye_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v part_v with_o by_o we_o than_o that_o by_o offend_v with_o they_o we_o shall_v loose_v our_o soul_n much_o more_o shall_v we_o part_v with_o any_o fancy_n or_o fashion_n garb_n or_o garment_n way_n or_o practice_n of_o vanity_n rather_o than_o by_o offend_v and_o hinder_v the_o soul_n of_o other_o thereby_o to_o incur_v such_o punishment_n though_o all_o of_o these_o way_n reprove_v deprive_v of_o happiness_n and_o glory_n and_o expose_v to_o heavy_a misery_n and_o judgement_n the_o neglect_n of_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n the_o be_v backward_o or_o neglect_v to_o do_v good_a to_o other_o and_o to_o make_v they_o what_o in_o we_o lie_v wise_a and_o righteous_a and_o most_o of_o all_o the_o hinder_v man_n from_o turn_v to_o or_o call_v they_o out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n and_o so_o turn_v they_o from_o righteousness_n in_o any_o wise_a or_o manner_n yet_o this_o last_o mention_v way_n of_o iniquity_n expose_v to_o the_o heavy_a but_o true_o as_o david_n when_o he_o have_v be_v assert_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o all_o his_o way_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n to_o they_o that_o keep_v his_o covenant_n and_o his_o testimony_n present_o add_v as_o find_v defect_n therein_o in_o himself_o for_o thy_o namesake_n o_o lord_n pardon_v my_o iniquity_n for_o it_o thy_o name_n as_o well_o as_o my_o iniquity_n be_v great_a psal_n 25.10_o 11._o and_o when_o he_o have_v be_v propound_v the_o blessedness_n of_o he_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a how_o god_n will_v pity_v and_o help_v he_o in_o 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