common_a mean_n of_o it_o for_o he_o will_v both_o glorify_v his_o word_n thereby_o and_o give_v out_o pledge_n of_o 〈◊〉_d approbation_n of_o our_o obedience_n unto_o his_o command_n and_o institution_n sect._n 5_o second_o there_o be_v certain_a internal_a spiritual_a 〈…〉_z in_o and_o upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n whereof_o the_o word_n 〈…〉_z the_o immediate_a instrumental_a cause_n which_o ordinary_o do_v precâ—de_v the_o work_n of_o regeneration_n or_o real_a conversion_n unto_o god_n and_o they_o be_v reduceâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d to_o three_o head_n 1._o illumination_n 2._o conviction_n 3._o refâ—â—â—â—_n the_o first_o of_o these_o respect_v the_o mind_n only_o the_o second_o the_o minâ—â—â—â—â—â—science_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o three_o the_o life_n and_o conversation_n sect._n 6_o the_o first_o be_v illumination_n of_o who_o nature_n and_o cause_n we_o must_v afterward_o treat_v distinct_o at_o present_a i_o shall_v only_o consider_v it_o as_o it_o be_v ordinary_o previous_a unto_o regeneration_n and_o material_o dispose_v the_o mind_n thereunto_o now_o all_o the_o light_n which_o by_o any_o mean_n we_o attain_v unto_o or_o knowledge_n that_o we_o have_v in_o or_o about_o spiritual_a thing_n thing_n of_o supernatural_a revelation_n come_v under_o this_o denomination_n of_o illumination_n and_o hereof_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n 1._o that_o which_o arise_v mere_o from_o a_o industrious_a application_n of_o the_o rational_a faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o know_v perceive_v and_o understand_v the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n as_o reveal_v unto_o we_o for_o hereby_o much_o knowledge_n of_o divine_a truth_n may_v be_v obtain_v which_o other_o through_o their_o negligence_n sloth_n and_o pride_n be_v unacquainted_a with_o and_o this_o knowledge_n i_o refer_v unto_o illumination_n that_o be_v a_o light_n superad_v to_o the_o innate_a conception_n of_o man_n mind_n and_o beyond_o what_o of_o themselves_o they_o can_v extend_v unto_o because_o it_o be_v concern_v such_o thing_n as_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n can_v never_o of_o itself_o conceive_v but_o the_o very_a knowledge_n of_o they_o be_v communicate_v by_o their_o revelation_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9_o 11._o and_o the_o reason_n why_o so_o very_a few_o do_v exercise_v themselves_o to_o the_o attain_n of_o this_o knowledge_n according_a to_o their_o ability_n be_v because_o of_o the_o enmity_n which_o be_v in_o the_o carnal_a mind_n of_o all_o man_n by_o nature_n unto_o the_o thing_n themselves_o that_o be_v reveal_v and_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o this_o degree_n i_o comprise_v all_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n that_o be_v mere_o natural_a 2._o there_o be_v a_o illumination_n which_o be_v a_o especial_a effect_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o the_o word_n on_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n with_o respect_n hereunto_o some_o who_o fall_v total_o from_o god_n and_o perish_v eternal_o be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v once_o enlighten_v heb._n 6._o 4._o this_o light_n various_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o make_v a_o great_a addition_n unto_o what_o be_v pure_o natural_a or_o attainable_a by_o the_o mere_a exercise_n of_o our_o natural_a ability_n sect._n 7_o for_o 1._o it_o add_v perspicuity_n unto_o it_o make_v the_o thing_n discern_v in_o it_o more_o clear_a and_o perspicuous_a to_o the_o mind_n hence_o man_n endow_v with_o it_o be_v say_v to_o know_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 21._o clear_o and_o distinct_o to_o apprehend_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n they_o know_v it_o not_o only_o or_o mere_o as_o true_a but_o as_o a_o way_n of_o righteousness_n namely_o the_o way_n of_o god_n righteousness_n which_o be_v therein_o reveal_v from_o faith_n to_o faith_n rom._n 1._o 17._o and_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n for_o sinner_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n rom._n 10._o 3_o 4._o 2._o it_o add_v a_o great_a assent_n unto_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o thing_n reveal_v than_o mere_a natural_a reason_n can_v rise_v up_o unto_o hence_o those_o thus_o illuminate_v be_v frequent_o say_v to_o believe_v their_o faith_n be_v only_o the_o naked_a assent_n of_o their_o mind_n unto_o the_o truth_n reveal_v to_o they_o so_o it_o be_v say_v of_o simon_n the_o magician_n act_v 8._o 12._o and_o of_o sundry_a of_o the_o jew_n john_n 2._o 23_o 24._o chap._n 12._o 42._o 3._o it_o add_v unto_o they_o some_o kind_n of_o evanid_n joy_n these_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n and_o yet_o have_v no_o root_n in_o themselves_o luke_n 18._o 13._o they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o light_n of_o it_o at_o least_o for_o a_o season_n joh._n 5._o 35._o person_n that_o be_v thus_o enlighten_v will_v be_v various_o affect_v with_o the_o word_n so_o as_o they_o be_v not_o who_o natural_a faculty_n be_v not_o spiritual_o excite_v 4._o it_o add_v ofttimes_o gift_n also_o whereof_o this_o spiritual_a light_n be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a matter_n which_o in_o exercise_n be_v form_v and_o fashion_v in_o great_a variety_n i_o say_v this_o kind_n of_o spiritual_a light_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o ilumination_n be_v the_o subject_a matter_n and_o contain_v in_o it_o the_o substance_n of_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n one_o sort_n of_o gift_n it_o be_v when_o put_v forth_o and_o exercise_v in_o one_o way_n or_o one_o kind_n of_o duty_n and_o another_o as_o in_o another_o and_o where_o it_o be_v improve_v into_o gift_n which_o principal_o it_o be_v by_o exercise_n there_o it_o wonderful_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o raise_v its_o apprehension_n in_o and_o of_o spiritual_a thing_n now_o concern_v this_o degree_n of_o illumination_n i_o say_v 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o regeneration_n nor_o do_v it_o consist_v therein_o nor_o do_v necessary_o or_o infallible_o ensue_v upon_o it_o a_o three_o degree_n be_v require_v thereunto_o which_o we_o shall_v afterward_o explain_v many_o therefore_o may_v be_v thus_o enlighten_v and_o yet_o never_o be_v convert_v 2._o that_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v previous_a unto_o a_o full_a and_o real_a conversion_n to_o god_n and_o be_v material_o preparatory_a and_o dispositive_a thereunto_o for_o save_v grace_n enter_v into_o the_o soul_n by_o light_n as_o it_o be_v therefore_o a_o gift_n of_o god_n so_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o man_n to_o labour_v after_o a_o participation_n of_o it_o however_o by_o many_o it_o be_v abuse_v sect._n 8_o second_o conviction_n of_o sin_n be_v another_o effect_n of_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o word_n antecedaneous_a unto_o real_a conversion_n to_o god_n this_o in_o general_a the_o apostle_n describe_v 1_o cor._n 14._o 24_o 25._o if_o you_o prophesy_v and_o one_o come_v in_o who_o believe_v not_o he_o be_v convince_v of_o all_o and_o thus_o be_v the_o secret_n of_o his_o heart_n make_v manifest_a and_o so_o fall_v down_o on_o his_o face_n he_o will_v worship_n god_n and_o sundry_a thing_n be_v include_v herein_o or_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o 1._o a_o disquiet_v sense_n of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n with_o his_o threaten_n and_o future_a judgement_n thing_n that_o before_o be_v slight_v and_o make_v a_o mock_n of_o do_v now_o become_v the_o soul_n burden_n and_o constant_a disquietment_n fool_n make_v a_o mock_n of_o sin_n they_o traverse_v their_o way_n and_o snuff_v up_o the_o wind_n like_o the_o wild_a ass_n but_o in_o their_o month_n when_o conviction_n have_v burden_a they_o you_o may_v find_v they_o and_o hereby_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n various_o affect_v with_o cordis_n fear_n and_o anguish_n in_o various_a degree_n according_a as_o impression_n be_v make_v upon_o they_o by_o the_o word_n and_o these_o degree_n be_v not_o prescribe_v as_o necessary_a duty_n unto_o person_n under_o their_o conversion_n but_o only_o describe_v as_o they_o usual_o fall_v out_o to_o the_o relief_n and_o direction_n of_o such_o as_o be_v concern_v in_o they_o as_o a_o man_n go_v to_o give_v direction_n unto_o another_o how_o to_o guide_v his_o course_n in_o a_o voyage_n at_o sea_n he_o tell_v he_o that_o in_o such_o a_o place_n he_o will_v meet_v with_o rock_n and_o shelf_n storm_n and_o cross_a wind_n so_o that_o if_o he_o steer_v not_o very_o heedful_o he_o will_v be_v in_o danger_n to_o miscarry_v and_o to_o be_v cast_v away_o he_o do_v not_o prescribe_v it_o unto_o he_o as_o his_o duty_n to_o go_v among_o such_o rock_n and_o into_o such_o storm_n but_o only_o direct_v he_o how_o to_o guide_v himself_o in_o they_o where_o he_o do_v meet_v with_o they_o as_o assure_o he_o will_v if_o he_o miss_v not_o his_o proper_a course_n 2._o sorrow_n or_o grief_n for_o sin_n commit_v because_o past_a and_o irrecoverable_a which_o be_v the_o formal_a reason_n of_o this_o condemn_a sorrow_n this_o the_o scripture_n call_v sorrow_n of_o the_o world_n 2_o cor._n 7._o 10._o divine_v usual_o legal_a sorrow_n as_o that_o
πνευματολογια_n or_o a_o discourse_n concern_v the_o holy_a spirit_n wherein_o a_o account_n be_v give_v of_o his_o name_n nature_n personality_n dispensation_n operation_n and_o effect_n his_o whole_a work_n in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a creation_n be_v explain_v the_o doctrine_n concern_v it_o vindicated_n from_o opposition_n and_o reproach_n the_o nature_n also_o and_o necessity_n of_o gospel-holiness_n the_o difference_n between_o grace_n and_o morality_n or_o a_o spiritual_a life_n unto_o god_n in_o evangelical_n obedience_n and_o a_o course_n of_o moral_a virtue_n be_v state_v and_o declare_v by_o john_n owen_n d._n d._n john_n 5._o 39_o search_v the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrysostom_n london_n print_v by_o j._n derby_n for_o nathaniel_n ponder_n at_o the_o peacock_n in_o chancery-lane_n near_o fleetstreet_n mdclxxiv_o to_o the_o reader_n a_o account_n in_o general_a of_o the_o nature_n and_o design_n of_o the_o ensue_a discourse_n with_o the_o reason_n why_o it_o be_v make_v public_a at_o this_o time_n be_v give_v in_o the_o first_o chapter_n of_o the_o treatise_n itself_o i_o shall_v not_o long_o detain_v the_o reader_n here_o at_o the_o entrance_n of_o it_o but_o some_o few_o thing_n it_o be_v necessary_a they_o shall_v be_v acquaint_v withal_o and_o that_o both_o as_o to_o the_o matter_n contain_v in_o it_o and_o as_o to_o the_o mannâ—r_n of_o its_o handle_n the_o subject_a matter_n of_o the_o whole_a as_o the_o title_n and_o almost_o every_o page_n of_o the_o book_n declare_v be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o his_o operation_n and_o two_o thing_n there_o be_v which_o either_o of_o they_o be_v sufficient_a to_o render_v any_o subject_n either_o difficult_a on_o the_o one_o hand_n or_o unpleasant_a on_o the_o other_o to_o be_v treat_v of_o in_o this_o way_n both_o which_o we_o have_v herein_o to_o conflict_n withal_o for_o where_o the_o matter_n itself_o be_v abstruse_a and_o mysterious_a the_o handle_n of_o it_o can_v be_v without_o its_o difficulty_n and_o where_o it_o be_v fall_v by_o any_o mean_v whatever_o under_o public_a contempt_n and_o scorn_n there_o be_v a_o abatement_n of_o satisfaction_n in_o the_o consideration_n and_o defence_n of_o it_o now_o all_o the_o concernâ—â—â—s_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v a_o eminent_a part_n of_o the_o mystery_n or_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n for_o as_o the_o knowledge_n of_o they_o do_v whole_o depend_v on_o and_o be_v regulate_v by_o divine_a revelation_n so_o be_v they_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n divine_a and_o heavenly_a distant_a and_o remote_a from_o all_o thing_n that_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n in_o the_o mere_a exercise_n of_o its_o own_o reason_n or_o understanding_n can_v rise_v up_o unto_o but_o yet_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n that_o be_v more_o general_o despise_v as_o foolish_a and_o contemptible_a than_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v speak_v of_o and_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n he_o need_v no_o furtherance_n in_o the_o forfeiture_n of_o his_o reputation_n with_o many_o as_o a_o person_n fanatical_a estrange_v from_o the_o conduct_n of_o reason_n and_o all_o generous_a principle_n of_o conversation_n who_o dare_v avow_v a_o interest_n in_o his_o work_n or_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o defence_n thereof_o wherefore_o thâ—se_a thing_n must_v be_v a_o little_a speak_v unto_o if_o only_o to_o manifest_v whence_o relief_n may_v be_v have_v against_o the_o discouragement_n wherewith_o they_o be_v attend_v for_o the_o first_o thing_n propose_v it_o must_v be_v grant_v that_o the_o thing_n here_o treat_v of_o be_v in_o themselves_o mysterious_a and_o abstruse_a but_o yet_o the_o way_n whereby_o we_o may_v endeavour_v a_o acquaintance_n with_o they_o according_a to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n unto_o every_o one_o be_v make_v plain_a in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n if_o this_o way_n be_v neglect_v or_o despise_v all_o other_o way_n of_o attempt_v the_o same_o end_n be_v they_o never_o so_o vigorous_a or_o promise_a will_v prove_v ineffectual_a what_o belong_v unto_o it_o as_o to_o the_o inward_a frame_n and_o disposition_n of_o mind_n in_o they_o who_o search_v after_o understanding_n in_o these_o thing_n what_o unto_o the_o outward_a use_n of_o mean_n what_o unto_o the_o performance_n of_o spiritual_a duty_n what_o unto_o conformity_n in_o the_o whole_a soul_n unto_o each_o discovery_n of_o truth_n that_o be_v attain_v be_v not_o my_o present_a work_n to_o declare_v nor_o shall_v i_o divert_v thereunto_o if_o god_n give_v a_o opportunity_n to_o treat_v concern_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n enable_v we_o to_o understand_v the_o scripture_n or_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o they_o the_o whole_a of_o this_o way_n will_v be_v at_o large_a declare_v at_o present_v it_o may_v suffice_v to_o observe_v that_o god_n who_o in_o himself_o be_v the_o eternal_a original_a spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o truth_n be_v also_o the_o only_a sovereign_a cause_n and_o author_n of_o its_o revelation_n unto_o we_o and_o whereas_o that_o truth_n which_o original_o be_v one_o in_o he_o be_v of_o various_a sort_n and_o kind_n according_a to_o the_o variety_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o it_o respect_v in_o its_o communication_n unto_o we_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o that_o communication_n be_v suit_v unto_o the_o distinct_a nature_n of_o each_o truth_n in_o particular_a so_o the_o truth_n of_o thing_n natural_a be_v make_v know_v from_o god_n by_o the_o exercise_n of_o reason_n or_o the_o due_a application_n of_o the_o understanding_n that_o be_v in_o man_n unto_o their_o investigation_n for_o the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n know_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o neither_o ordinary_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n more_o require_v unto_o that_o degree_n or_o certainty_n of_o knowledge_n in_o thing_n of_o that_o nature_n whereof_o our_o mind_n be_v capable_a but_o the_o diligent_a application_n of_o the_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o due_a use_n of_o proper_a mean_n uâ—â—o_o the_o attainment_n thereof_o yet_o be_v there_o a_o secret_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n herein_o even_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o skill_n and_o ability_n in_o thing_n natural_a as_o also_o in_o thing_n civil_a moral_a political_n and_o artificial_a as_o in_o our_o ensue_a discourse_n be_v full_o manifest_v but_o whereas_o these_o thing_n belong_v unto_o the_o work_n of_o the_o oâ—dâ—â—eâ—tion_n and_o the_o preservation_n thereof_o or_o the_o rule_n and_o government_n of_o mankind_n in_o this_o world_n mere_o as_o rational_a creature_n there_o be_v no_o use_n of_o mean_n no_o communication_n of_o aid_n spiritual_a or_o supernatural_a absolute_o necessary_a to_o be_v exercise_v gâ—â—ntâ—d_v about_o they_o wherefore_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n in_o thing_n of_o this_o nature_n 〈◊〉_d â—stributed_v promiscuous_o among_o all_o sort_n of_o person_n according_a to_o the_o roâ—â—tion_n of_o their_o natural_a ability_n and_o a_o superstruction_n thereon_o in_o their_o diligent_a exercisâ—_n without_o any_o peculiar_a application_n to_o god_n for_o especial_a grace_n or_o 〈◊〉_d serve_v still_o a_o liberty_n unto_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o divine_a providence_n in_o the_o disposal_n of_o all_o man_n and_o their_o concern_v but_o as_o to_o thing_n supernatural_a the_o knowledge_n and_o truth_n of_o they_o the_o teach_n of_o god_n be_v of_o another_o nature_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n a_o peculiar_a application_n of_o ourselves_o unto_o he_o for_o instruction_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o these_o thing_n also_o there_o be_v degree_n according_a as_o thâ—y_a approach_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n unto_o the_o infinite_a abyss_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n and_o existence_n as_o the_o eternal_a generation_n and_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n the_o procession_n and_o mission_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o on_o the_o other_o unto_o those_o divine_a effect_n which_o be_v produce_v in_o our_o soul_n whereof_o we_o have_v experience_n according_a unto_o these_o degree_n as_o the_o divine_a condescension_n be_v exert_v in_o their_o revelation_n so_o ought_v our_o attention_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n humility_n and_o prayer_n to_o be_v increase_v in_o our_o inquiry_n into_o they_o for_o although_o all_o that_o diligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o outward_a mean_n necessary_a to_o the_o attainment_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o any_o other_o useful_a truth_n be_v indispensible_o require_v in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o a_o acquaintance_n with_o these_o thing_n also_o yet_o if_o moreoover_n there_o be_v not_o a_o addition_n of_o spiritual_a way_n and_o mâ—ans_n suit_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o appoint_v of_o god_n unâ—o_v the_o receive_n of_o supernatural_a light_n and_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n our_o labour_n about_o they_o will_v in_o a_o great_a measure_n be_v but_o fruitless_a and_o unprofitable_a for_o 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&_o crassa_fw-la impletione_fw-la accipiunt_fw-la quam_fw-la tamen_fw-la talis_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d seu_fw-la impletio_fw-la locorum_fw-la in_o mundo_fw-la omnium_fw-la quae_fw-la vel_fw-la expansionem_fw-la corpoream_fw-la in_o quantitate_fw-la continua_fw-la vel_fw-la multiplicationem_fw-la imo_fw-la infinitam_fw-la multitudinem_fw-la unius_fw-la ejusdemque_fw-la corporis_fw-la in_o discreta_fw-la praesupponit_fw-la &_o ex_fw-la humana_fw-la speculatione_fw-la orta_fw-la est_fw-la falsoque_fw-la nostris_fw-la ecclesiis_fw-la aâ—â—ingitur_fw-la wherein_o yet_o he_o confess_v that_o it_o be_v teach_v ne_fw-la cogitanda_fw-la quidem_fw-la sit_fw-la pio_fw-la homini_fw-la sed_fw-la potius_fw-la omnipraesentia_fw-la christi_fw-la hominis_fw-la uti_fw-la promissa_fw-la est_fw-la modo_fw-la nobis_fw-la ineffabili_fw-la credi_fw-la &_o multo_fw-la certius_fw-la aliunde_fw-la sciri_fw-la possit_fw-la ex_fw-la ipsius_fw-la promissione_n matth._n 28._o 20._o this_o way_n as_o 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mean_n unto_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n if_o they_o be_v not_o comply_v withal_o be_v sufficient_a on_o the_o ground_n before_o lay_v down_o to_o leave_v they_o by_o who_o they_o be_v reject_v inexcusable_a so_o isa._n 5._o 3_o 4_o 5._o prov._n 29._o 1._o 2_o chron._n 36._o 14_o 15._o joh._n 2._o that_o the_o effect_n of_o regeneration_n or_o conversion_n unto_o god_n be_v assign_v unto_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o word_n because_o of_o its_o efficacy_n thereunto_o in_o its_o own_o kind_n and_o way_n as_o the_o outward_a mean_n thereof_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 15._o james_n 1._o 14._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o sect._n 10_o 2ly_a we_o may_v consider_v what_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o wherein_o the_o efficacy_n of_o this_o moral_a work_n do_v consist_v to_o which_o purpose_n we_o may_v observe_v sect._n 11_o 1._o that_o in_o the_o use_n of_o this_o mean_n for_o the_o conversion_n of_o man_n there_o be_v preparatory_a unto_o that_o wherein_o this_o moral_a persuasion_n do_v consist_v a_o 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of_o the_o word_n for_o it_o consist_v in_o affect_v the_o mind_n with_o its_o concernment_n in_o the_o thing_n that_o it_o know_v or_o wherein_o it_o be_v instruct_v wherefore_o we_o suppose_v in_o this_o case_n that_o a_o man_n be_v teach_v by_o the_o word_n both_o the_o necessity_n of_o regeneration_n and_o what_o be_v require_v of_o himself_o thereunto_o sect._n 12_o 2._o on_o this_o supposition_n that_o a_o man_n be_v instruct_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o reveal_v in_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n there_o be_v accompany_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o it_o a_o powerful_a persuasive_a efficacy_n unto_o a_o compliance_n with_o it_o and_o observance_n of_o it_o for_o instance_n suppose_v a_o man_n to_o be_v convince_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n of_o his_o own_o sinful_a condition_n of_o his_o danger_n from_o thence_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o sin_n of_o nature_n on_o which_o account_n he_o be_v a_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o of_o his_o actual_a sin_n which_o further_o render_v he_o obnoxious_a unto_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o indignation_n of_o god_n of_o his_o duty_n hereon_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n and_o the_o way_n whereby_o he_o may_v so_o do_v there_o be_v in_o the_o precept_n exhortation_n expostulation_n promise_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o word_n especial_o as_o dispense_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n powerful_a motive_n to_o affect_v and_o argument_n to_o prevail_v with_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o such_o a_o man_n to_o endeavour_v his_o own_o regeneration_n or_o conversion_n unto_o god_n rational_a and_o cogent_a above_o all_o that_o can_v be_v object_v unto_o the_o contrary_n on_o some_o it_o be_v acknowledge_v that_o these_o thing_n have_v no_o effect_n they_o be_v not_o move_v by_o they_o they_o care_v not_o for_o they_o they_o do_v despise_v they_o and_o live_v and_o die_v in_o rebellion_n against_o the_o light_n of_o they_o have_v their_o eye_n blind_v by_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n but_o this_o be_v no_o argument_n that_o they_o be_v not_o powerful_a in_o themselves_o although_o indeed_o it_o be_v that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o towards_o we_o of_o themselves_o but_o only_o as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v please_v to_o act_v they_o towards_o we_o but_o in_o these_o motive_n reason_n and_o argument_n whereby_o man_n be_v in_o and_o from_o the_o word_n and_o the_o ministry_n of_o it_o urge_v and_o press_v unto_o conversion_n to_o god_n do_v this_o moral_a persuasion_n whereof_o we_o speak_v consist_v and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o it_o unto_o the_o end_n propose_v arise_v from_o the_o thing_n ensue_v which_o be_v all_o resolve_v into_o god_n himself_o sect._n 13_o 1._o from_o a_o evidence_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o thing_n from_o whence_o these_o motive_n and_o argument_n be_v take_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o gospel_n lie_v in_o a_o evidence_n that_o the_o thing_n propose_v in_o it_o be_v not_o cunning_o devise_v fable_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 16._o where_o this_o be_v not_o admit_v where_o it_o be_v not_o firm_o assent_v unto_o there_o can_v be_v no_o persuasive_a efficacy_n in_o it_o but_o where_o this_o be_v namely_o a_o prevalent_a persuasion_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o thing_n propose_v there_o the_o mind_n be_v under_o a_o disposition_n unto_o the_o thing_n whereunto_o it_o be_v persuade_v and_o hereon_o the_o whole_a efficacy_n of_o the_o word_n in_o and_o upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v resolve_v into_o the_o truth_n and_o veracity_n of_o god_n for_o the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o propose_v unto_o we_o mere_o as_o true_a but_o as_o divine_a truth_n as_o immediate_a revelation_n from_o god_n which_o require_v not_o only_o a_o rational_a but_o a_o sacred_a religious_a respect_n unto_o they_o they_o be_v thing_n that_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v 2._o there_o be_v a_o proposal_n unto_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n of_o man_n in_o the_o thing_n so_o assent_v unto_o on_o the_o one_o hand_n as_o good_a amiable_a and_o excellent_a wherein_o the_o chief_a good_a happiness_n and_o utmost_a end_n of_o our_o nature_n be_v comprise_v to_o be_v pursue_v and_o attain_v and_o on_o the_o other_o of_o thing_n evil_a and_o terrible_a the_o utmost_a evil_n that_o our_o nature_n be_v obnoxious_a unto_o to_o be_v avoid_v for_o this_o be_v urge_v on_o they_o that_o to_o comply_v with_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o proposal_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o conform_v thereunto_o to_o do_v what_o he_o require_v to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o he_o be_v good_a unto_o man_n best_a for_o they_o assure_o attend_v with_o present_a satisfaction_n and_o future_a glory_n and_o therein_o be_v also_o propose_v the_o most_o noble_a object_n for_o our_o affection_n even_o god_n himself_o as_o a_o friend_n as_o reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o that_o in_o a_o way_n suit_v unto_o his_o holiness_n righteousness_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n which_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o oppose_v unto_o nor_o to_o lay_v in_o the_o balance_n against_o the_o way_n also_o of_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o sinner_n unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v set_v out_o as_o that_o which_o have_v such_o a_o impress_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n upon_o it_o as_o that_o it_o can_v be_v refuse_v by_o none_o but_o out_o of_o a_o direct_a enmity_n against_o god_n himself_o unto_o the_o enforce_n of_o these_o thing_n on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n the_o scripture_n abound_v with_o reason_n motive_n and_o argument_n the_o render_v whereof_o effectual_a be_v the_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o ministry_n on_o the_o other_o hand_n it_o be_v declare_v and_o evidence_v that_o sin_n be_v the_o great_a debasement_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o ruin_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o only_a evil_n in_o the_o world_n in_o its_o gild_n and_o punishment_n that_o a_o continuance_n in_o 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be_v commend_v by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rev._n â—_o 2._o thou_o have_v try_v they_o which_o say_v they_o be_v apostle_n and_o be_v not_o and_o have_v find_v they_o liar_n for_o those_o who_o say_v they_o be_v apostle_n pretend_a thâ—_n rewithal_o to_o apostolical_a authority_n and_o infallibility_n on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o immediate_a inspiration_n which_o they_o receive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o try_v they_o they_o try_v the_o spirit_n that_o come_v unto_o they_o and_o by_o this_o warrant_n may_v we_o try_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n which_o in_o like_a manner_n pretend_v unto_o apostolical_a authority_n and_o infallibility_n sect._n 21_o unto_o these_o two_o direction_n the_o apostle_n subjoin_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o present_a watchfulness_n require_v unto_o the_o discharge_n of_o this_o duty_n for_o say_v he_o many_o false_a prophet_n be_v go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n it_o be_v false_a teacher_n as_o peter_n call_v they_o bring_v in_o damnable_a heresy_n concern_v who_o he_o speak_v and_o he_o call_v they_o false_a prophet_n partly_o in_o a_o allusion_n unto_o the_o false_a prophet_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n with_o who_o they_o be_v rank_v and_o compare_v by_o peter_n and_o partly_o because_o as_o they_o father_v their_o prediction_n on_o divine_a revelation_n so_o these_o false_o ascribe_v their_o doctrine_n unto_o immediate_a divine_a inspiration_n and_o on_o this_o account_n also_o he_o call_v they_o spirit_n try_v the_o spirit_n for_o as_o they_o pretend_v unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n so_o indeed_o for_o the_o most_o part_n they_o be_v act_v by_o a_o spirit_n of_o error_n lie_v and_o delusion_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n himself_o and_o therefore_o i_o no_o way_n doubt_v but_o that_o most_o those_o who_o make_v use_v of_o this_o plea_n that_o they_o have_v their_o doctrine_n which_o they_o teach_v by_o immediate_a inspiration_n do_v also_o effect_v other_o extraordinary_a operation_n or_o 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affection_n the_o teacher_n may_v be_v influence_v by_o but_o if_o it_o be_v not_o consonant_a thereunto_o if_o it_o keep_v not_o up_o a_o harmony_n in_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n whatever_o inspiration_n or_o revelation_n be_v plead_v in_o its_o justification_n it_o be_v to_o be_v reject_v as_o they_o also_o be_v by_o who_o it_o be_v declare_v this_o rule_n the_o apostle_n paul_n confirm_v by_o the_o high_a instance_n imaginable_a gal._n 1._o 8._o if_o we_o or_o a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n preach_v any_o other_o gospel_n unto_o you_o then_o that_o which_o we_o have_v preach_v unto_o you_o let_v he_o be_v accurse_v and_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o for_o our_o advantage_n in_o this_o trial_n we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o spirit_n it_o be_v good_a to_o have_v a_o clear_a conviction_n of_o and_o a_o constant_a adherence_n unto_o some_o fundamental_a principle_n especial_o such_o as_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o think_v will_v be_v the_o most_o cunning_o attaque_v by_o seducer_n thus_o because_o in_o those_o day_n the_o principal_a design_n of_o satan_n be_v to_o broach_v strange_a false_a imagination_n about_o the_o person_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n endeavour_v thereby_o to_o overthrow_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o the_o apostle_n advise_v believer_n to_o try_v the_o spirit_n by_o this_o one_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o truth_n namely_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n which_o contain_v a_o confession_n both_o of_o his_o person_n and_o mediation_n this_o therefore_o believer_n be_v to_o demand_v of_o all_o new_a teacher_n and_o pretender_n unto_o spiritual_a revelation_n in_o the_o first_o place_n do_v you_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o if_o they_o immediate_o make_v not_o this_o confession_n they_o never_o stand_v to_o consider_v their_o other_o pretence_n but_o turn_v from_o they_o not_o bid_v they_o god-speed_n 2_o joh._n 7._o 10_o 11._o and_o i_o can_v easy_o manifest_v how_o 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this_o be_v direct_o oppose_v unto_o those_o heresy_n which_o be_v then_o rise_v who_o broacher_n contend_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v but_o a_o fantasy_n a_o appearance_n a_o manifestation_n of_o divine_a love_n and_o power_n deny_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v real_o incarnate_a as_o the_o ancient_n general_o testify_v and_o well_o have_v it_o be_v for_o many_o in_o our_o day_n have_v they_o attend_v unto_o such_o rule_n as_o this_o but_o through_o a_o neglect_n of_o it_o accompany_v with_o a_o ungrounded_a boldness_n and_o curiosity_n they_o have_v hearken_v in_o other_o thing_n to_o deceive_a spirit_n and_o have_v be_v engage_v beyond_o a_o recovery_n before_o they_o have_v consider_v that_o by_o their_o cog_a deceit_n they_o have_v be_v cheat_v of_o all_o the_o principal_a article_n of_o their_o faith_n by_o which_o if_o at_o first_o they_o have_v steady_o try_v and_o examine_v they_o they_o may_v have_v be_v preserve_v from_o their_o snare_n sect._n 22_o the_o jew_n say_v well_o that_o there_o be_v a_o double_a trial_n of_o prophet_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o one_o by_o their_o doctrine_n the_o other_o by_o their_o prediction_n that_o by_o their_o doctrine_n namely_o whether_o they_o seduce_v man_n from_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n unto_o idolatry_n belong_v unto_o all_o individual_a person_n of_o the_o church_n direction_n for_o this_o be_v give_v deut._n 13._o 2_o 3._o if_o the_o prophet_n give_v a_o sign_n or_o a_o wonder_n and_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v effect_n any_o thing_n by_o a_o seem_a presence_n of_o a_o extraordinary_a power_n and_o say_v let_v we_o go_v serve_v other_o god_n thou_o shall_v not_o hearken_v unto_o he_o let_v his_o sign_n and_o wonder_n be_v what_o they_o will_v the_o people_n be_v to_o try_v they_o by_o what_o they_o teach_v the_o judgement_n upon_o prediction_n be_v leave_v unto_o the_o sanhedrim_n for_o which_o direction_n be_v give_v deut._n 18._o 20_o 21_o 22._o and_o by_o virtue_n hereof_o they_o false_o and_o cruel_o endeavour_v to_o take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o jeremiah_n because_o he_o foretell_v the_o ruin_n of_o they_o and_o their_o city_n chap._n 26._o v._n 11._o in_o the_o first_o place_n though_o his_o sign_n wonder_n or_o prediction_n come_v to_o pass_v yet_o the_o doctrine_n he_o seek_v to_o confirm_v by_o it_o be_v false_a he_o be_v to_o be_v reject_v in_o the_o latter_a the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o sign_n acquit_v he_o because_o he_o teach_v with_o it_o nothing_o in_o point_n of_o doctrine_n that_o be_v false_a the_o first_o kind_n of_o trial_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophet_n be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o believer_n under_o the_o gospel_n and_o those_o who_o will_v deprive_v they_o of_o this_o liberty_n will_v make_v bruit_n of_o they_o instead_o of_o christian_n unless_o to_o believe_v a_o man_n know_v not_o what_o
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speak_v nothing_o but_o what_o he_o bring_v with_o he_o from_o heaven_n from_o the_o eternal_a fountain_n of_o goodness_n and_o truth_n v_o 11_o 12._o 13._o it_o be_v fall_v out_o not_o much_o otherwise_o in_o this_o matter_n sect._n 31_o the_o doctrine_n concern_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n on_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n have_v be_v preach_v in_o the_o world_n what_o he_o do_v in_o convince_a man_n of_o sin_n what_o in_o work_v godly_a sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n in_o they_o what_o be_v the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o his_o power_n which_o he_o put_v forth_o in_o the_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n what_o be_v the_o supply_v of_o grace_n which_o he_o bestow_v on_o they_o that_o do_v believe_v what_o assistance_n he_o give_v unto_o they_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n have_v be_v preach_v teach_v and_o press_v on_o the_o mind_n of_o they_o that_o attend_v unto_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o word_n of_o 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importance_n than_o the_o eternal_a welfare_n of_o their_o soul_n immediate_o concern_v therein_o can_v render_v it_o that_o they_o diligent_o try_v examine_v and_o search_v into_o these_o thing_n by_o the_o safe_a and_o infallible_a touchstone_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n whereon_o they_o may_v must_v and_o aught_o to_o venture_v their_o eternal_a condition_n i_o know_v indeed_o that_o most_o believer_n be_v so_o far_o satisfy_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o their_o own_o experience_n of_o they_o that_o they_o will_v not_o be_v move_v in_o the_o least_o by_o the_o opposition_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o and_o the_o scorn_n that_o be_v cast_v upon_o they_o for_o he_o that_o beleive_v on_o the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o 1_o joh._n 5._o 10._o but_o yet_o as_o luke_n write_v his_o gospel_n to_o theophilus_n that_o he_o may_v know_v the_o certainty_n of_o those_o thing_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v instruct_v luke_n 1._o 4._o that_o be_v to_o confirm_v he_o in_o the_o truth_n by_o a_o addition_n of_o new_a degree_n of_o assurance_n unto_o he_o so_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o be_v so_o far_o excite_v by_o the_o clamorous_a opposition_n that_o be_v make_v unto_o the_o truth_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o in_o who_o be_v such_o we_o be_v as_o much_o concern_v as_o our_o soul_n be_v worth_a to_o compare_v they_o diligent_o with_o the_o scripture_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o full_o confirm_v and_o establish_v in_o they_o and_o upon_o the_o examination_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n i_o shall_v leave_v they_o to_o their_o option_n as_o elijah_n do_v of_o old_a if_o jehovah_n be_v god_n serve_v he_o and_o if_o baal_n be_v god_n let_v he_o be_v worship_v if_o the_o thing_n which_o the_o generality_n of_o professor_n do_v believe_v and_o acknowledge_v concern_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n on_o their_o heart_n his_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o the_o church_n with_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o communication_n be_v for_o the_o substance_n of_o they_o wherein_o they_o all_o general_o agree_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n teach_v and_o reveal_v therein_o on_o the_o same_o term_n as_o by_o they_o receive_v they_o may_v they_o abide_v in_o the_o holy_a profession_n of_o they_o and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o consolation_n they_o have_v receive_v by_o they_o but_o if_o these_o thing_n with_o those_o other_o which_o in_o the_o application_n of_o they_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v direct_o and_o necessary_o deduce_v and_o to_o be_v deduce_v from_o they_o be_v all_o but_o vain_a and_o useless_a imagination_n it_o be_v high_a time_n the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v disburden_v of_o they_o the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n chap._n ii_o 1._o of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 2._o various_a uses_n of_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o wind_n or_o any_o thing_n invisible_a with_o a_o sensible_a agitation_n 3._o amos_n 4._o 14._o mistake_v of_o the_o ancient_n rectify_v by_o hierom._n 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d metaphorical_o for_o vanity_n 6._o metonymical_o for_o the_o part_n or_o quarter_n of_o any_o thing_n 7._o for_o our_o vital_a breath_n the_o rational_a soul_n the_o affection_n angel_n good_a and_o bad_a 8._o ambiguity_n from_o the_o use_n of_o the_o word_n how_o to_o be_v remove_v rule_n concern_v the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o name_n spirit_n how_o peculiar_a and_o appropriate_a unto_o he_o why_o he_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a spirit_n whence_o call_v the_o good_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n act_v 2._o 33._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 10_o 11._o explain_v 1_o john_n 4._o 3._o vindicate_v sect._n 1_o before_o we_o engage_v into_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o
and_o to_o make_v they_o his_o temple_n thereby_o then_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n god_n for_o he_o it_o be_v who_o according_a to_o that_o promise_n thus_o dwell_v in_o they_o so_o deut._n 32._o 12._o speak_v of_o the_o people_n in_o the_o wilderness_n he_o say_v the_o lord_n alone_o do_v lead_v he_o and_o yet_o speak_v of_o the_o same_o people_n at_o the_o same_o time_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v lead_v they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o rest_n isa._n 63._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n therefore_o be_v jehovah_n or_o jehovah_n alone_o do_v not_o lead_v they_o that_o also_o which_o be_v call_v in_o the_o same_o people_n their_o sin_v against_o god_n and_o provoke_v the_o most_o high_a in_o the_o wilderness_n psalm_n 78._o 17_o 18._o be_v term_v their_o rebel_n against_o and_o vex_v the_o holy_a spirit_n isa._n 63._o 10_o 11._o and_o many_o other_o instance_n of_o a_o alike_a nature_n have_v be_v plead_v and_o vindicate_v by_o other_o sect._n 32_o add_v hereunto_o in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o divine_a property_n be_v assign_v unto_o he_o as_o eternity_n heb._n 9_o 14._o he_o be_v the_o eternal_a spirit_n immensity_n psalm_n 139._o 7._o whither_o shall_v i_o flee_v from_o thy_o spirit_n omnipotency_n micah_n 2._o 8._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o straighten_a compare_v with_o isa._n 40._o 28._o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rom._n 15._o 19_o prescience_n act_v 1._o 16._o this_o scripture_n must_v be_v fulfil_v which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o david_n speak_v before_o concern_v judas_n omniscience_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 10_o 11._o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n sovereign_a authority_n over_o the_o church_n act_v 13._o 3._o act_n 20._o 28._o the_o divine_a work_n also_o which_o be_v assign_v unto_o he_o be_v usual_o and_o to_o good_a purpose_n plead_v in_o the_o vindication_n of_o the_o same_o truth_n but_o these_o in_o the_o progress_n of_o our_o discourse_n i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n distinct_o to_o consider_v and_o inquire_v into_o and_o therefore_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o place_n insist_v upon_o they_o what_o have_v be_v propose_v clear_v and_o confirm_v may_v suffice_v as_o unto_o our_o present_a purpose_n that_o we_o may_v know_v who_o he_o be_v concern_v who_o his_o work_n and_o grace_n we_o do_v design_n to_o treat_v sect._n 33_o i_o have_v but_o one_o thing_n more_o to_o add_v concern_v the_o be_v and_o personality_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o this_o be_v that_o in_o the_o order_n of_o subsistence_n he_o be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o holy_a trinity_n so_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o solemn_a numeration_n of_o they_o where_o their_o order_n give_v great_a direction_n unto_o gospel-worship_n and_o obedience_n matth._n 28._o 18._o baptise_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o order_n i_o confess_v in_o their_o numeration_n because_o of_o the_o equality_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n be_v sometime_o vary_v so_o rev._n 1._o 4_o 5._o grace_n be_v unto_o you_o and_o peace_n from_o he_o which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o from_o the_o seven_o spirit_n which_o be_v before_o his_o throne_n and_o from_o jesus_n christ._n the_o holy_a spirit_n under_o the_o name_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n because_o of_o his_o various_a and_o perfect_a operation_n in_o and_o towards_o the_o church_n be_v reckon_v up_o in_o order_n before_o the_o son_n jesus_n christ._n and_o so_o in_o paul_n euctical_a conclusion_n unto_o his_o epistle_n the_o son_n be_v place_v before_o the_o father_n 2_o cor._n 13._o 14._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o you_o all_o and_o some_o think_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v mention_v in_o the_o first_o place_n col._n 2._o 2._o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o christ._n in_o this_o expression_n of_o they_o therefore_o we_o may_v use_v our_o liberty_n they_o be_v all_o one_o god_n over_o all_o bless_a for_o ever_o but_o in_o their_o true_a and_o natural_a order_n of_o subsistence_n and_o consequent_o of_o operation_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n for_o as_o to_o his_o personal_a subsistence_n he_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v equal_o the_o spirit_n of_o they_o both_o as_o have_v be_v declare_v this_o constitute_v the_o natural_a order_n between_o the_o person_n which_o be_v unalterable_a on_o this_o depend_v the_o order_n of_o his_o operation_n for_o his_o work_n be_v a_o consequent_a of_o the_o order_n of_o his_o subsistence_n thus_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o send_v he_o and_o so_o be_v the_o son_n also_o john_n 14._o 16_o 26._o chap._n 16._o 7._o and_o he_o be_v thus_o say_v to_o be_v send_v by_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n because_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n proceed_v from_o both_o and_o be_v the_o next_o cause_n in_o the_o application_n of_o the_o trinity_n unto_o external_n work_v but_o as_o he_o be_v thus_o send_v so_o his_o own_o will_n be_v equal_o in_o and_o unto_o the_o work_n for_o which_o he_o be_v send_v as_o the_o father_n be_v say_v to_o send_v the_o son_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v also_o his_o own_o love_n and_o grace_n to_o come_v unto_o we_o and_o to_o save_v we_o and_o this_o arise_v from_o hence_o that_o in_o the_o whole_a oeconomy_n of_o the_o trinity_n as_o to_o the_o work_n that_o outward_o be_v of_o god_n especial_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n the_o order_n of_o the_o subsistence_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n be_v represent_v unto_o we_o and_o they_o have_v the_o same_o dependence_n on_o each_o other_o in_o their_o operation_n as_o they_o have_v in_o their_o subsistence_n the_o father_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o as_o in_o be_v and_o existence_n so_o in_o operation_n the_o son_n be_v of_o the_o father_n beget_v of_o he_o and_o therefore_o as_o unto_o his_o work_n be_v send_v by_o he_o but_o his_o own_o will_n be_v in_o and_o unto_o what_o he_o be_v send_v about_o the_o holy_a spirit_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o therefore_o be_v send_v and_o give_v by_o they_o as_o to_o all_o the_o work_n which_o he_o immediate_o effect_v but_o yet_o his_o own_o will_n be_v the_o direct_a principle_n of_o all_o that_o he_o do_v he_o divide_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will._n and_o thus_o much_o may_v suffice_v to_o be_v speak_v about_o the_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o order_n of_o his_o subsistence_n in_o the_o bless_a trinity_n peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o first_o or_o old_a creation_n chap._n iu._n 1._o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o divine_a operation_n the_o work_n of_o god_n how_o ascribe_v absolute_o unto_o god_n and_o how_o distinct_o to_o each_o person_n 2._o the_o reason_n hereof_o 3._o perfect_v act_n in_o divine_a work_n ascribe_v unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o why_o 4_o 5._o peculiar_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o old_a creation_n 6._o the_o part_n of_o the_o old_a creation_n heaven_n and_o its_o host._n what_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n the_o host_n of_o the_o earth_n 7._o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n complete_v by_o the_o spirit_n 8._o and_o of_o the_o earth_n 9_o his_o move_n on_o the_o old_a creation_n psal._n 104._o 30._o 10._o the_o creation_n of_o man_n the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n therein_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o preservation_n of_o all_o thing_n when_o create_v natural_a and_o moral_a 16._o farther_o instance_n thereof_o in_o and_o out_o of_o the_o church_n 17._o work_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o old_a creation_n why_o spare_o deliver_v sect._n 1_o intend_v to_o treat_v of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o those_o which_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o he_o some_o thing_n must_v be_v premise_v concern_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o godhead_n in_o general_n and_o the_o manner_n thereof_o and_o they_o be_v such_o as_o be_v needful_a to_o guide_v we_o in_o many_o passage_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o direct_v we_o aright_o in_o the_o thing_n in_o particular_a which_o now_o lie_v before_o we_o i_o say_v then_o 1._o that_o all_o divine_a operation_n be_v usual_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n absolute_o so_o it_o be_v say_v god_n make_v all_o thing_n and_o so_o of_o all_o other_o work_n whether_o in_o nature_n or_o in_o
provoke_v to_o abolish_v the_o scripture_n itself_o proem_n but_o the_o sum_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o prophetical_a work_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n with_o the_o light_n design_n and_o ministry_n of_o the_o prophet_n themselves_o be_v declare_v in_o those_o word_n the_o work_n be_v to_o give_v testimony_n unto_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o the_o first_o promise_n concern_v the_o come_v of_o the_o blessing_n seed_n this_o be_v god_n method_n first_o he_o give_v himself_o immediate_o that_o promise_v which_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o church_n gen._n 3._o 15._o then_o by_o revelation_n unto_o the_o prophet_n he_o confirm_v that_o promise_n after_o all_o which_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v send_v to_o make_v they_o all_o good_a unto_o the_o church_n rom._n 15._o 8._o herewithal_o they_o receive_v fresh_a revelation_n concern_v his_o person_n and_o his_o suffering_n with_o the_o glory_n that_o be_v to_o ensue_v thereon_o and_o the_o grace_n which_o be_v to_o come_v thereby_o unto_o the_o church_n whilst_o they_o be_v thus_o employ_v and_o act_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n they_o diligent_o endeavour_v to_o come_v to_o a_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o thing_n themselves_o in_o their_o nature_n and_o efficacy_n which_o be_v reveal_v unto_o they_o 2._o yet_o so_o as_o consider_v that_o not_o themselves_o but_o some_o succeed_v generation_n shall_v enjoy_v they_o in_o their_o actual_a exhibition_n and_o whilst_o they_o be_v intent_n on_o these_o thing_n they_o search_v also_o as_o far_o as_o intimation_n be_v give_v thereof_o by_o the_o spirit_n after_o the_o time_n wherein_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v accomplish_v both_o when_o it_o shall_v be_v and_o what_o manner_n of_o time_n it_o shall_v be_v or_o what_o will_v be_v the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n in_o those_o day_n this_o be_v the_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n and_o this_o the_o principal_a work_n and_o employment_n of_o the_o prophet_n the_o first_o promise_n be_v give_v by_o god_n in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o son_n as_o i_o have_v prove_v elsewhere_o gen._n 3._o 15._o but_o the_o whole_a explication_n confirmation_n and_o declaration_n of_o it_o be_v carry_v on_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n sect._n 6_o the_o communication_n of_o this_o gift_n begin_v betimes_o in_o the_o world_n and_o continue_v without_o any_o know_a interruption_n in_o the_o possession_n of_o some_o one_o or_o more_o in_o the_o church_n at_o all_o time_n during_o its_o preparatory_a or_o subservivient_fw-fr estate_n after_o the_o finish_n of_o the_o canon_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n it_o cease_v in_o the_o judaical_a church_n until_o it_o have_v a_o revival_n in_o john_n the_o baptist_n who_o be_v therefore_o great_a than_o any_o prophet_n that_o go_v before_o because_o he_o make_v the_o near_a approach_n unto_o and_o the_o clear_a discovery_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o end_n of_o all_o prophecy_n thus_o god_n speak_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o holy_a prophet_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d luke_n 1._o 70._o that_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o world_n adam_n himself_o have_v many_o thing_n reveal_v unto_o he_o without_o which_o he_o can_v not_o have_v worship_v god_n aright_o in_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n whereinto_o he_o be_v come_v for_o although_o his_o natural_a light_n be_v sufficient_a to_o direct_v he_o unto_o all_o religious_a service_n require_v by_o the_o law_n of_o creation_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o so_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o that_o state_n whereinto_o he_o be_v bring_v by_o the_o give_n of_o the_o promise_n after_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n so_o be_v he_o guide_v unto_o the_o observance_n of_o such_o ordinance_n of_o worship_n as_o be_v needful_a for_o he_o and_o accept_v with_o god_n as_o be_v sacrifice_n the_o prophecy_n of_o enoch_n in_o not_o only_o remember_v but_o call_v over_o and_o record_v judas_n 14._o 15._o and_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n neither_o curious_a nor_o difficult_a to_o demonstrate_v that_o all_o the_o patriarch_n of_o old_a before_o the_o flood_n be_v guide_v by_o a_o prophetical_a spirit_n in_o the_o imposition_n of_o name_n on_o those_o child_n who_o be_v to_o succeed_v they_o in_o the_o sacred_a line_n concern_v abraham_n god_n express_o say_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v a_o prophet_n gen._n 20._o 7._o that_o be_v one_o who_o use_v to_o receive_v divine_a revelation_n sect._n 7_o now_o this_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n be_v always_o the_o immediate_a effect_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n so_o it_o be_v both_o affirm_v in_o general_a and_o in_o all_o the_o particular_a instance_n of_o it_o in_o the_o first_o way_n we_o have_v the_o illustrious_a testimony_n of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n 2_o epist._n chap._n 1._o v._n 20_o 21._o know_v this_o first_o that_o no_o prophecy_n of_o scripture_n be_v of_o any_o private_a interpretation_n for_o the_o prophecy_n come_v not_o in_o old_a time_n by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n speak_v as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2._o this_o be_v a_o principle_n among_o beleiver_n this_o they_o grant_v and_o allow_v in_o the_o first_o place_n as_o that_o which_o they_o resolve_v their_o faith_n into_o namely_o that_o the_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n 3._o which_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n take_v heed_n unto_o v_o 19_o be_v not_o a_o fruit_n of_o any_o man_n private_a conception_n nor_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o will_n of_o man_n so_o as_o to_o attain_v it_o or_o exercise_v it_o by_o their_o own_o ability_n but_o it_o be_v give_v by_o inspiration_n from_o god_n 2_o tim._n 3._o 16_o for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o act_v move_a guide_v the_o mind_n of_o holy_a man_n enable_v they_o thereunto_o this_o be_v the_o sole_a fountain_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o true_a divine_a prophecy_n thatever_n be_v give_v or_o grant_v to_o the_o use_v of_o the_o church_n and_o in_o particular_a the_o come_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o prophet_n enable_v they_o unto_o their_o work_n be_v frequent_o mention_v micah_n declare_v in_o his_o own_o instance_n how_o it_o be_v with_o they_o all_o chap._n 3._o 8._o but_o true_o i_o be_o full_a of_o power_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o judgement_n and_o of_o may_v to_o declare_v unto_o jacob_n his_o transgression_n and_o to_o israel_n his_o sin_n it_o be_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n alone_o that_o he_o have_v all_o his_o ability_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o that_o prophetical_a office_n whereunto_o he_o be_v call_v and_o when_o god_n will_v endow_v seventy_o elder_n with_o a_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n he_o tell_v moses_n that_o he_o will_v take_v of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v upon_o he_o and_o give_v unto_o they_o for_o that_o purpose_n that_o be_v he_o will_v communicate_v of_o the_o same_o spirit_n unto_o they_o as_o be_v in_o he_o and_o where_o it_o be_v say_v at_o any_o time_n that_o god_n speak_v by_o the_o prophet_n or_o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n come_v to_o they_o of_o god_n speak_v to_o they_o it_o be_v always_o intend_v that_o this_o be_v the_o immediate_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o say_v david_n of_o himself_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n speak_v by_o i_o or_o in_o i_o and_o his_o word_n be_v in_o my_o tongue_n 2_o sam._n 23._o 2._o hence_o our_o apostle_n repeat_v his_o word_n ascribe_v they_o direct_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n heb._n 3._o 7._o wherefore_o as_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 and_o chap._n 4._o 7._o say_v in_o david_n so_o the_o word_n which_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n isa._n 6._o 9_o be_v assert_v to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n act_v 28._o 25._o he_o speak_v to_o they_o or_o in_o they_o by_o his_o holy_a inspiration_n and_o he_o speak_v by_o they_o in_o his_o effectual_a infallible_a guidance_n of_o they_o to_o utter_v declare_v and_o write_v what_o they_o receive_v from_o he_o without_o mistake_n or_o variation_n sect._n 8_o and_o this_o prophesy_v as_o to_o its_o exercise_n be_v consider_v two_o way_n first_o precise_o for_o the_o prediction_n or_o foretell_v thing_n to_o come_v as_o the_o greek_a word_n and_o the_o latin_a traduce_v from_o thence_o do_v signify_v so_o prophecy_n be_v a_o divine_a prediction_n of_o future_a thing_n proceed_v from_o divine_a revelation_n but_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o prophet_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d prophecy_n be_v not_o confine_v unto_o any_o such_o signification_n although_o prediction_n from_o supernatural_a revelation_n be_v constant_o express_v by_o it_o but_o in_o general_a â—he_n word_n signify_v no_o
their_o duty_n even_o bodily_a strength_n when_o that_o also_o be_v needful_a for_o the_o work_n whereunto_o he_o call_v they_o such_o be_v his_o gift_n unto_o samson_n his_o bodily_a strength_n be_v supernatural_a a_o mere_a effect_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o he_o put_v it_o forth_o in_o his_o call_v it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v mighty_o upon_o he_o judg._n 14._o 6._o chap._n 15._o 14._o or_o wrought_v powerful_o in_o he_o and_o he_o give_v he_o this_o strength_n in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o ordinance_n appoint_v the_o grow_n of_o his_o hair_n to_o be_v the_o sign_n and_o pledge_v of_o it_o the_o care_n whereof_o be_v violate_v by_o he_o he_o lose_v for_o a_o season_n the_o gift_n itself_o sect._n 25_o four_o he_o also_o communicate_v gift_n intellectual_a to_o be_v exercise_v in_o and_o about_o thing_n natural_a and_o artificial_a so_o he_o endow_v bezaliel_n and_o aholiab_n with_o wisdom_n and_o skill_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o curious_a workmanship_n about_o all_o sort_n of_o thing_n for_o the_o building_n and_o beautify_v of_o the_o tabernacle_n exod._n 31._o 2_o 3._o whether_o bezaliel_n be_v a_o man_n that_o have_v before_o give_v himself_o unto_o the_o acquisition_n of_o those_o art_n and_o science_n be_v altogether_o uncertain_a but_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o his_o present_a endowment_n be_v extraordinary_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n heighten_v improve_v and_o strengthen_v the_o natural_a faculty_n of_o his_o mind_n to_o a_o perception_n and_o understanding_n of_o all_o the_o curious_a work_n mention_v in_o that_o place_n and_o unto_o a_o skill_n how_o to_o contrive_v and_o dispose_v of_o they_o into_o their_o order_n deign_v by_o god_n himself_o and_o therefore_o although_o the_o skill_n and_o wisdom_n mention_v differ_v not_o in_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o from_o that_o which_o other_o attain_v by_o industry_n yet_o he_o receive_v it_o by_o a_o immediate_a afflatus_fw-la or_o inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o to_o that_o degree_n at_o least_o which_o he_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o sect._n 27_o last_o the_o assistance_n give_v unto_o holy_a man_n for_o the_o publishing_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o other_o as_o to_o noah_n who_o be_v a_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 5._o for_o the_o conviction_n of_o the_o word_n and_o conversion_n of_o the_o elect_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n strive_v with_o man_n gen._n 6._o 3._o and_o preach_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v disobedient_a 1_o pet._n 3._o 19_o 20._o might_n here_o also_o be_v consider_v but_o that_o the_o explanation_n of_o his_o whole_a work_n in_o the_o particular_a will_v occur_v unto_o we_o in_o a_o more_o proper_a place_n sect._n 28_o and_o thus_o i_o have_v brief_o pass_v through_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n nor_o have_v i_o aim_v therein_o to_o gather_v up_o his_o whole_a work_n and_o all_o his_o act_n for_o then_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v praiseworthy_a in_o the_o church_n must_v have_v be_v inquire_v into_o for_o all_o without_o he_o be_v death_n and_o darkness_n and_o sin_n all_o life_n light_a and_o power_n be_v from_o he_o alone_o and_o the_o instance_n of_o thing_n express_o assign_v unto_o he_o which_o we_o have_v insist_v on_o be_v sufficient_a to_o manifest_v that_o the_o whole_a be_v and_o welfare_n of_o the_o church_n depend_v sole_o on_o his_o will_n and_o his_o operation_n and_o this_o will_v yet_o be_v more_o evident_a when_o we_o have_v also_o consider_v those_o other_o effect_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o which_o be_v common_a to_o both_o state_n of_o the_o church_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o new_a be_v purposely_o here_o omit_v because_o the_o nature_n of_o they_o be_v more_o full_o clear_v in_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o also_o their_o exemplification_n be_v more_o illustrious_a from_o he_o therefore_o be_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n whereon_o the_o church_n be_v found_v and_o whereby_o it_o be_v build_v from_o he_o be_v the_o revelation_n and_o institution_n of_o all_o the_o ordinance_n of_o religious_a whorship_n from_o he_o be_v that_o communication_n of_o gift_n and_o gracious_a ability_n which_o any_o person_n receive_v for_o the_o edification_n rule_n protection_n and_o deliverance_n of_o the_o church_n all_o these_o thing_n be_v wrought_v by_o that_o one_o and_o selfsame_a spirit_n which_o divide_v to_o every_o man_n several_o as_o he_o will_n and_o if_o this_o be_v the_o state_n of_o thing_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n a_o judgement_n may_v thence_o be_v make_v how_o it_o be_v under_o the_o new_a the_o principal_a advantage_n of_o the_o present_a state_n above_o that_o which_o be_v pass_v next_o unto_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n consist_v in_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o holy_a upon_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n in_o a_o large_a manner_n than_o former_o and_o yet_o i_o know_v not_o how_o it_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o some_o man_n think_v that_o neither_o he_o nor_o his_o work_n be_v of_o any_o great_a use_n unto_o we_o and_o whereas_o we_o find_v every_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a even_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n assign_v unto_o he_o as_o the_o sole_a immediate_a author_n of_o it_o it_o be_v hard_o to_o persuade_v with_o many_o that_o he_o continue_v now_o to_o do_v almost_o any_o good_a at_o all_o and_o what_o he_o be_v allow_v to_o have_v any_o hand_n in_o it_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v so_o state_v as_o that_o the_o principal_a praise_n of_o it_o may_v redound_v unto_o ourselves_o so_o diverse_a yea_o so_o adverse_a be_v the_o thought_n of_o god_n and_o man_n in_o these_o thing_n where_o our_o thought_n be_v not_o captivate_v unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n but_o we_o must_v shut_v up_o this_o discourse_n it_o be_v a_o common_a say_n among_o the_o jewish_a master_n that_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n cease_v under_o the_o second_o temple_n or_o after_o the_o finish_n of_o it_o their_o meaning_n must_v be_v that_o it_o do_v so_o as_o to_o the_o gift_n of_o ministerial_a prophecy_n of_o miracle_n and_o of_o write_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n by_o inspiration_n for_o the_o use_v of_o the_o church_n otherwise_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o their_o observation_n for_o there_o be_v afterward_o especial_a revelation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n grant_v unto_o many_o as_o unto_o simeon_n and_o anna_n luke_n 1_o and_o other_o constant_o receive_v of_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n to_o enable_v they_o unto_o obedience_n and_o fit_v they_o for_o their_o employment_n for_o without_o a_o continuance_n of_o these_o supply_v the_o church_n itself_o must_v absolute_o cease_v general_n dispensation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o new_a creation_n chap._n ii_o 1._o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o new_a creation_n propose_v to_o consideration_n the_o importance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n hereof_o 2._o the_o plentiful_a effusion_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o great_a promise_n respect_v the_o time_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n 3._o ministry_n of_o gospel_n found_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o spirit_n 4._o how_o this_o promise_n be_v make_v unto_o all_o believer_n 5._o injunction_n to_o all_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 6._o the_o solemn_a promise_n of_o christ_n to_o send_v his_o spirit_n when_o he_o leave_v the_o word_n 7._o the_o end_n for_o which_o he_o promise_v he_o 8._o the_o work_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n the_o principal_a mean_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o god_n and_o his_o glory_n 9_o how_o this_o revelation_n be_v make_v in_o particular_a herein_o sect._n 1_o we_o be_v now_o arrive_v at_o that_o part_n of_o our_o work_n which_o be_v principal_o intend_v in_o the_o whole_a and_o that_o because_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n be_v principal_o therein_o concern_v this_o be_v the_o dispensation_n and_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o respect_n to_o the_o gospel_n or_o the_o new_a creation_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ._n and_o this_o if_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v worthy_a of_o our_o most_o diligent_a enquiry_n and_o meditation_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o more_o important_a principle_n and_o head_n of_o that_o religion_n which_o we_o do_v profess_v the_o doctrine_n of_o be_v and_o unity_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v common_a to_o we_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o mankind_n and_o have_v be_v so_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n however_o some_o like_a bruit_n beast_n have_v herein_o also_o corrupt_v themselves_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n or_o the_o subsistence_n of_o three_o person_n in_o the_o one_o divine_a nature_n or_o be_v be_v know_v to_o
method_n and_o way_n of_o expression_n which_o may_v be_v vary_v as_o they_o be_v find_v to_o be_v of_o advantage_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v instruct_v yet_o for_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n they_o teach_v the_o same_o which_o have_v be_v preach_v among_o we_o since_o the_o reformation_n which_o some_o have_v ignorant_o traduce_v as_o novel_a and_o the_o whole_a of_o it_o be_v noble_o and_o elegant_o exemplify_v by_o austin_n in_o his_o confession_n wherein_o he_o give_v we_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o have_v teach_v in_o his_o own_o soul_n and_o i_o may_v follow_v their_o footstep_n herein_o and_o perhaps_o shall_v for_o some_o reason_n have_v choose_v so_o to_o have_v do_v but_o that_o there_o have_v be_v so_o many_o difference_n raise_v about_o the_o explication_n and_o application_n of_o these_o term_n and_o distinction_n and_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o act_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n intend_v in_o they_o as_o that_o to_o carry_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o intricate_a perplexity_n which_o under_o these_o notion_n have_v be_v cast_v upon_o it_o will_v be_v a_o long_a work_n than_o i_o shall_v here_o engage_v into_o and_o too_o much_o divert_v i_o from_o my_o principal_a intention_n i_o shall_v therefore_o in_o general_n refer_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o regeneration_n of_o sinner_n unto_o two_o head_n first_o that_o which_o be_v preparatory_a for_o it_o and_o second_o that_o which_o be_v effective_a of_o it_o that_o which_o be_v preparatory_a for_o it_o be_v the_o conviction_n of_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n john_n 16._o 8._o 9_o and_o this_o also_o may_v be_v distinct_o refer_v unto_o three_o head_n 1_o a_o discovery_n of_o the_o true_a nature_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 7._o 7._o 2_o a_o application_n of_o that_o discovery_n make_v in_o the_o mind_n or_o understanding_n unto_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o sinner_n 3_o the_o excitation_n of_o affection_n suitable_a unto_o that_o discovery_n and_o application_n act_v 2._o 37._o but_o these_o thing_n so_o far_o as_o they_o belong_v unto_o our_o present_a design_n have_v be_v before_o insist_v on_o our_o principal_a enquiry_n at_o present_a be_v after_o the_o work_n itself_o or_o the_o nature_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o and_o on_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n in_o their_o regeneration_n and_o this_o must_v be_v both_o negative_o and_o positive_o declare_v sect._n 7_o first_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o regeneration_n of_o sinner_n or_o the_o quicken_n of_o they_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n or_o in_o their_o first_o save_v conversion_n to_o god_n do_v not_o consist_v in_o a_o moral_a suasion_n only_o by_o suasion_n we_o intend_v such_o a_o persuasion_n as_o may_z or_o may_v not_o be_v effectual_a so_o absolute_o we_o call_v that_o only_a persuasion_n whereby_o a_o man_n be_v actual_o persuade_v concern_v this_o we_o must_v consider_v 1_o what_o it_o be_v that_o be_v intend_v by_o that_o expression_n and_o wherein_o its_o efficacy_n do_v consist_v and_o 2._o prove_v that_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o conversion_n of_o sinner_n do_v not_o consist_v therein_o and_o i_o shall_v handle_v this_o matter_n under_o this_o notion_n as_o that_o which_o be_v know_v unto_o those_o who_o be_v conversant_a in_o these_o thing_n from_o the_o write_n of_o the_o ancient_a and_o modern_a divine_n for_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o endeavour_v the_o reduce_n of_o the_o extravagant_a confuse_a discourse_n of_o some_o present_a writer_n unto_o a_o certain_a and_o determinate_a state_v of_o the_o thing_n in_o difference_n among_o we_o that_o which_o they_o seem_v to_o aim_v at_o and_o conclude_v may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o these_o head_n 1._o that_o god_n administer_v grace_n unto_o all_o in_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n 2._o that_o the_o reception_n of_o this_o doctrine_n the_o belief_n and_o practice_n of_o it_o be_v enforce_v by_o promise_n and_o threaten_n 3._o that_o the_o thing_n reveal_v teach_v and_o command_v be_v not_o only_o good_a in_o themselves_o but_o so_o suit_v unto_o the_o reason_n and_o interest_n of_o mankind_n as_o that_o the_o mind_n can_v but_o be_v dispose_v and_o incline_v to_o receive_v and_o obey_v they_o unless_o overpower_v by_o prejudices_fw-la and_o a_o course_n of_o sin_n 4._o that_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v sufficient_a to_o remove_v these_o prejudices_fw-la and_o reform_v that_o course_n 5._o that_o upon_o a_o compliance_n with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o obedience_n thereunto_o man_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o spirit_n with_o other_o privilege_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o have_v a_o right_n unto_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o present_a and_o future_a life_n now_o this_o be_v a_o perfect_a system_a of_o pelagianism_n condemn_v in_o the_o ancient_a church_n as_o absolute_o exclusive_a of_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n will_v be_v full_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o way_n in_o our_o present_a discourse_n though_o the_o loose_a confuse_a expression_n of_o some_o be_v not_o consider_v in_o particular_a for_o if_o the_o work_n of_o our_o regeneration_n do_v not_o consist_v in_o a_o moral_a suasion_n which_o as_o we_o shall_v see_v contain_v all_o that_o these_o man_n will_v allow_v to_o grace_n their_o whole_a fabric_n fall_v to_o the_o ground_n of_o its_o own_o accord_n sect._n 8_o 1._o as_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o moral_a suasion_n two_o thing_n may_v be_v consider_v 1._o the_o mean_n instrument_n and_o matter_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o the_o scripture_n in_o the_o doctrinal_a instruction_n precept_n promise_n and_o threaten_n of_o it_o this_o be_v that_o and_o this_o be_v that_o alone_a whereby_o we_o be_v command_v press_v persuade_v to_o turn_v ourselves_o and_o live_v to_o god_n and_o herein_o we_o comprise_v the_o whole_a both_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n with_o all_o the_o divine_a truth_n contain_v in_o they_o as_o several_o respect_v the_o especial_a end_n whereunto_o they_o be_v design_v for_o although_o they_o be_v distinct_o and_o peculiar_o suit_v to_o produce_v distinct_a effect_n on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n yet_o they_o all_o joint_o tend_v unto_o the_o general_a end_n of_o guide_a man_n how_o to_o live_v unto_o god_n and_o to_o obtain_v the_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o as_o for_o those_o document_n and_o instruction_n which_o man_n have_v concern_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o obedience_n which_o he_o require_v of_o they_o from_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n with_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n i_o shall_v not_o here_o take_v they_o into_o consideration_n for_o either_o they_o be_v solitary_a or_o without_o any_o super-addition_n of_o instructive_a light_n by_o revelation_n and_o then_o i_o utter_o deny_v they_o to_o be_v a_o sufficient_a outward_a mean_n of_o the_o conversion_n of_o any_o one_o soul_n or_o they_o may_v be_v consider_v as_o improve_v by_o the_o write_a word_n as_o dispense_v unto_o man_n and_o so_o they_o be_v comprise_v under_o it_o and_o need_v not_o to_o be_v consider_v apart_o we_o will_v therefore_o suppose_v that_o those_o unto_o who_o the_o word_n be_v declare_v have_v antecedaneous_o thereunto_o all_o the_o help_n which_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n will_v afford_v sect._n 9_o 2._o the_o principal_a way_n of_o the_o application_n of_o this_o mean_n to_o produce_v its_o effect_n on_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n god_n have_v appoint_v the_o ministry_n for_o the_o application_n of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o mind_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n for_o their_o instruction_n and_o conversion_n and_o concern_v this_o we_o may_v observe_v two_o thing_n 1._o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n thus_o dispense_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n be_v the_o only_a ordinary_a outward_a mean_n which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n make_v use_v of_o in_o the_o regeneration_n of_o the_o adult_n unto_o who_o it_o be_v preach_v 2._o that_o it_o be_v every_o way_n sufficient_a in_o its_o own_o kind_a that_o be_v as_o a_o outward_a mean_n for_o the_o revelation_n which_o be_v make_v of_o god_n and_o his_o mind_n thereby_o be_v sufficient_a to_o teach_v man_n all_o that_o be_v needful_a for_o they_o to_o believe_v and_o do_v that_o they_o may_v be_v convert_v unto_o god_n and_o yield_v he_o the_o obedience_n that_o he_o require_v hence_o two_o thing_n do_v ensue_v 1._o that_o the_o use_n of_o those_o
spiritual_a life_n strength_n and_o nourishment_n make_v unto_o every_o member_n of_o the_o body_n unto_o its_o increase_n growth_n and_o edification_n for_o we_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n chap._n 5._o 30._o be_v make_v out_o of_o he_o as_o eve_n be_v out_o of_o adam_n yet_o so_o continue_v in_o he_o as_o to_o have_v all_o our_o supply_n from_o he_o we_o in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o as_o he_o speak_v joh._n 14._o 20._o and_o col._n 2._o 19_o it_o be_v express_o affirm_v that_o from_o he_o the_o head_n there_o be_v nourishment_n minister_v unto_o the_o body_n unto_o its_o increase_n with_o the_o increase_n of_o god_n and_o what_o this_o spiriritual_a nourishment_n supply_v unto_o the_o soul_n of_o believer_n for_o their_o increase_n and_o growth_n from_o christ_n their_o head_n can_v be_v but_o the_o emanation_n from_o his_o person_n and_o communication_n with_o they_o of_o that_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o principle_n and_o spring_n of_o all_o holiness_n and_o duty_n of_o evangelical_n obedience_n none_o have_v as_o yet_o undertake_v to_o declare_v and_o if_o any_o do_v deny_v it_o they_o do_v what_o lie_v in_o they_o to_o destroy_v the_o life_n and_o overthrow_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o god_n yea_o upon_o such_o a_o blasphemous_a imagination_n that_o there_o can_v be_v a_o intercision_n for_o one_o moment_n of_o influence_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o grace_n from_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n unto_o the_o church_n the_o whole_a must_v be_v suppose_v to_o die_v and_o perish_v and_o that_o eternal_o sect._n 70_o 4_o the_o whole_a of_o what_o we_o assert_v be_v plain_o and_o evident_o propose_v in_o sundry_a instructive_a allusion_n which_o be_v make_v use_n of_o to_o this_o purpose_n the_o principal_a of_o they_o be_v that_o both_o lay_v down_o and_o declare_v by_o our_o saviour_n himself_o joh._n 15._o 1._o 4_o 5._o i_o be_o the_o true_a vine_n and_o my_o father_n be_v the_o husbandman_n abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o you_o as_o the_o branch_n can_v bear_v fruit_n of_o itself_o except_o it_o abide_v in_o the_o vine_n no_o more_o can_v you_o except_v you_o abide_v in_o i_o i_o be_o the_o vine_n and_o you_o be_v the_o branch_n he_o that_o abide_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o the_o same_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n for_o without_o i_o or_o sever_v from_o i_o apart_o from_o i_o you_o can_v do_v nothing_o the_o natural_a in-being_a of_o the_o vine_n and_o branch_n in_o each_o other_o be_v know_v unto_o all_o with_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o and_o so_o be_v the_o way_n whereby_o the_o in-being_a of_o the_o branch_n in_o the_o vine_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o their_o fruitbearing_a it_o be_v no_o otherwise_o but_o by_o the_o communication_n and_o derivation_n of_o that_o succus_fw-la i._n e._n juice_n and_o nourishment_n which_o alone_o be_v the_o preservative_n of_o vegetative_a life_n and_o the_o next_o cause_n of_o fruitbearing_a in_o this_o juice_n and_o nourishment_n all_o fruit_n be_v virtual_o yea_o also_o as_o to_o the_o first_o matter_n and_o substance_n of_o it_o in_o and_o by_o the_o branch_n it_o be_v only_o form_v into_o its_o proper_a kind_a and_o perfection_n let_v any_o thing_n be_v do_v to_o intercept_v this_o communication_n from_o the_o vine_n unto_o any_o branch_n and_o it_o not_o only_o immediate_o lose_v all_o its_o fruitbearing_a power_n and_o virtue_n but_o its_o self_n also_o wither_v and_o die_v away_o and_o there_o be_v a_o mutual_a act_n of_o the_o vine_n and_o branch_n in_o this_o matter_n unto_o the_o vine_n itself_o it_o be_v natural_a from_o its_o own_o fullness_n to_o communicate_v nourishment_n unto_o the_o branch_n it_o do_v it_o from_o the_o principle_n of_o its_o nature_n and_o unto_o the_o branch_n it_o be_v also_o natural_a to_o draw_v and_o derive_v their_o nourishment_n from_o the_o vine_n thus_o be_v it_o say_v the_o lord_n christ_n unto_o his_o disciple_n between_o i_o and_o you_o i_o be_o the_o vine_n say_v he_o and_o you_o be_v the_o branch_n and_o there_o be_v a_o mutual_a in-being_a between_o we_o i_o be_o in_o you_o and_o you_o be_v in_o i_o by_o virtue_n of_o our_o union_n that_o now_o which_o be_v expect_v from_o you_o be_v that_o you_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n that_o be_v that_o you_o live_v in_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n unless_o you_o do_v so_o you_o be_v no_o true_a real_a branch_n in_o i_o whatever_o outward_a profession_n you_o may_v make_v of_o your_o so_o be_v but_o how_o shall_v this_o be_v effect_v how_o shall_v they_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n this_o can_v be_v no_o otherwise_o do_v but_o by_o their_o abide_n in_o christ_n and_o thereby_o continual_o derive_v spiritual_a nourishment_n that_o be_v grace_n and_o supply_n of_o holiness_n from_o he_o for_o say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d separate_a or_o apart_o from_o i_o you_o can_v do_v nothing_o of_o this_o kind_n and_o that_o be_v because_o nothing_o become_v fruit_n in_o the_o branch_n that_o be_v not_o nourishment_n from_o the_o vine_n nothing_o be_v duty_n nothing_o be_v obedience_n in_o believer_n but_o what_o be_v grace_n from_o christ_n communicate_v unto_o they_o the_o preparation_n of_o all_o fructify_a grace_n be_v in_o christ_n as_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o branch_n be_v natural_o in_o the_o vine_n and_o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v spiritual_o and_o voluntary_o communicate_v of_o this_o grace_n unto_o all_o believer_n as_o the_o vine_n communicate_v its_o juice_n unto_o the_o branch_n natural_o and_o it_o be_v the_o new_a nature_n of_o believer_n to_o derive_v it_o from_o he_o by_o faith_n this_o be_v do_v it_o be_v in_o they_o turn_v into_o particular_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n therefore_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o evangelical_n holiness_n in_o any_o one_o person_n whatever_o but_o what_o be_v in_o the_o virtue_n power_n and_o grace_n of_o it_o derive_v immediate_o from_o jesus_n christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o relation_n unto_o he_o and_o union_n with_o he_o and_o it_o may_v be_v inquire_v whether_o this_o be_v so_o with_o moral_a virtue_n or_o no._n the_o same_o be_v teach_v by_o our_o apostle_n under_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o olive-tree_n and_o its_o branch_n rom._n 11._o as_o also_o where_o he_o be_v affirm_v to_o be_v a_o live_a stone_n and_o believer_n to_o be_v build_v on_o he_o as_o lively_a stone_n into_o a_o spiritual_a house_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 4_o 5._o sect._n 71_o particular_a testimony_n do_v so_o abound_v in_o this_o case_n as_o that_o i_o shall_v only_o name_v some_o few_o of_o they_o joh._n 1._o 15._o he_o be_v full_a of_o grace_n and_o truth_n and_o of_o his_o fullness_n have_v all_o we_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n it_o be_v of_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o word_n make_v flesh_n the_o son_n of_o god_n incarnate_a that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v he_o be_v make_v flesh_n and_o dwell_v among_o we_o full_a of_o grace_n and_o truth_n it_o be_v not_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n as_o it_o dwell_v in_o he_o personal_o that_o be_v here_o intend_a but_o that_o which_o be_v in_o he_o as_o he_o be_v make_v flesh_n that_o be_v in_o his_o humane_a nature_n as_o inseparable_o unite_v unto_o the_o divine_a a_o all-fulness_n that_o he_o receive_v by_o the_o good_a pleasure_n or_o voluntary_a disposal_n of_o the_o father_n col._n 1._o 19_o and_o therefore_o belong_v not_o unto_o the_o essential_a fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n and_o as_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o fullness_n it_o be_v say_v to_o consist_v in_o grace_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n and_o knowledge_n of_o the_o whole_a mind_n counsel_n and_o mystery_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n of_o this_o fullness_n do_v we_o receive_v grace_n for_o grace_n all_o the_o grace_n in_o every_o kind_a whereof_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n in_o this_o world_n that_o this_o fullness_n in_o christ_n express_v the_o unconceivable_a fullness_n of_o his_o humane_a nature_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o indissolute_a personal_a union_n with_o all_o grace_n in_o their_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n by_o measure_n joh._n 3._o 34._o be_v as_o i_o suppose_v by_o all_o christian_n acknowledge_v i_o be_o sure_a can_v be_v deny_v without_o the_o high_a impiety_n and_o blasphemy_n hence_o therefore_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v witness_n do_v we_o derive_v and_o receive_v all_o our_o grace_n every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o measure_n ephes._n 4._o 7._o wherefore_o grace_n be_v give_v unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n in_o a_o immeasurable_a perfection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o personal_a union_n col._n 2._o 9_o and_o from_o he_o be_v it_o derive_v unto_o
there_o be_v a_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n unto_o this_o purpose_n can_v be_v deny_v without_o a_o renuntiation_n of_o all_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o on_o the_o one_o hand_n the_o scripture_n tell_v we_o that_o he_o be_v our_o life_n our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o spring_n fountain_n and_o cause_n of_o it_o we_o have_v nothing_o therefore_o that_o belong_v thereunto_o but_o what_o be_v derive_v from_o he_o they_o cast_v themselves_o out_o of_o the_o verge_n of_o christianity_n who_o suppose_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v no_o otherwise_o our_o life_n or_o the_o author_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o but_o as_o he_o have_v reveal_v and_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o he_o be_v our_o life_n as_o he_o be_v our_o head_n and_o it_o will_v be_v a_o sorry_a head_n that_o shall_v only_o teach_v the_o foot_n to_o go_v and_o not_o communicate_v strength_n to_o the_o whole_a body_n so_o to_o do_v and_o that_o we_o have_v real_a influence_n of_o life_n from_o christ_n i_o have_v sufficient_o prove_v before_o unto_o our_o spiritual_a life_n do_v ensue_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n for_o this_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n be_v peculiar_o assign_v unto_o his_o death_n in_o the_o testimony_n before_o produce_v this_o therefore_o be_v by_o virtue_n derive_v from_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n from_o his_o death_n as_o the_o scripture_n testify_v sect._n 35_o all_o the_o enquiry_n be_v how_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o or_o which_o be_v the_o same_o how_o we_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o this_o purpose_n and_o i_o answer_v we_o do_v it_o two_o way_n 1_o by_o faith_n the_o way_n to_o derive_v virtue_n from_o christ_n be_v by_o touch_v of_o he_o so_o the_o disease_a woman_n in_o the_o gospel_n touch_v but_o the_o hem_v of_o his_o garment_n and_o virtue_n go_v forth_o from_o he_o to_o stay_v her_o bloody_a issue_n math._n 9_o 22._o it_o be_v not_o her_o touch_v he_o outward_o but_o her_o faith_n which_o she_o act_v then_o and_o thereby_o that_o derive_v virtue_n from_o he_o for_o so_o our_o saviour_n tell_v she_o in_o his_o answer_n daughter_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o faith_n have_v make_v thou_o whole_a but_o unto_o what_o end_n be_v this_o touch_v of_o his_o garment_n it_o be_v only_o a_o pledge_n and_o token_n of_o the_o particular_a application_n of_o the_o heal_a power_n of_o christ_n unto_o her_o soul_n or_o her_o faith_n in_o he_o in_o particular_a for_o that_o end_n for_o at_o the_o same_o time_n many_o throng_v upon_o he_o in_o a_o press_n so_o as_o his_o disciple_n marvel_v he_o shall_v ask_v who_o touch_v his_o clothes_n mark_v 5._o 30_o 31._o yet_o be_v not_o any_o of_o they_o advantage_v but_o the_o poor_a sick_a woman_n a_o great_a emblem_n it_o be_v of_o common_a profession_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o especial_a faith_n on_o the_o other_o multitude_n press_v and_o throng_n about_o christ_n in_o a_o profession_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n and_o in_o the_o real_a performance_n of_o many_o duty_n but_o no_o virtue_n go_v forth_o from_o christ_n to_o heal_v they_o but_o when_o any_o one_o though_o poor_a though_o seem_o at_o a_o distance_n get_v but_o the_o least_o touch_n of_o he_o by_o especial_a faith_n this_o soul_n be_v heal_v this_o be_v our_o way_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n the_o scripture_n assure_v we_o that_o there_o be_v virtue_n and_o efficacy_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n unto_o that_o end_n the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o derive_v this_o virtue_n from_o he_o be_v by_o touch_v of_o he_o that_o be_v by_o act_v faith_n on_o he_o in_o his_o death_n for_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n sect._n 36_o but_o how_o will_v this_o effect_v it_o how_o will_v sin_n be_v mortify_v hereby_o i_o say_v how_o by_o what_o power_n and_o virtue_n be_v they_o heal_v in_o the_o wilderness_n who_o look_v unto_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n be_v it_o not_o because_o that_o be_v a_o ordinance_n of_o god_n which_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n he_o make_v effectual_a unto_o that_o purpose_n the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v so_o as_o to_o the_o crucify_a of_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v look_v on_o or_o apply_v unto_o by_o faith_n shall_v not_o divine_a virtue_n and_o power_n go_v forth_o unto_o that_o end_n the_o scripture_n and_o experience_n of_o all_o believer_n give_v testimony_n unto_o the_o truth_n and_o reality_n thereof_o beside_o faith_n itself_o as_o act_v on_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n have_v a_o peculiar_a efficacy_n unto_o the_o subdue_a of_o sin_n for_o behold_v he_o thereby_o as_o in_o a_o glass_n we_o be_v change_v into_o the_o same_o image_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o and_o that_o which_o we_o peculiar_o behold_v we_o be_v peculiar_o transform_v into_o the_o likeness_n of_o and_o moreover_o it_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n whereby_o we_o actual_o derive_v from_o christ_n the_o benefit_n of_o our_o union_n with_o he_o from_o thence_o we_o have_v all_o grace_n or_o there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o communication_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o actual_a exercise_n of_o faith_n principal_o so_o it_o be_v act_v with_o respect_n unto_o his_o death_n we_o have_v grace_n for_o the_o kill_v of_o sin_n and_o thereby_o become_v dead_a with_o he_o crucify_a with_o he_o bury_v with_o he_o as_o in_o the_o testimony_n before_o produce_v this_o be_v that_o which_o we_o call_v the_o application_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n unto_o we_o or_o our_o application_n of_o ourselves_o to_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o they_o by_o who_o this_o mean_n thereof_o be_v despise_v or_o neglect_v who_o be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o or_o do_v blaspheme_n it_o must_v live_v under_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n unto_o what_o invention_n soever_o they_o turn_v themselves_o for_o deliverance_n according_a as_o we_o abide_v and_o abound_v herein_o will_v be_v our_o success_n those_o who_o be_v careless_a and_o remiss_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n in_o the_o way_n describe_v will_v find_v that_o sin_n will_v keep_v its_o ground_n and_o maintain_v so_o much_o power_n in_o they_o as_o shall_v issue_v in_o their_o perpetual_a trouble_n and_o man_n who_o be_v much_o conversant_a with_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n not_o in_o notion_n and_o lifeless_a speculation_n not_o in_o natural_a or_o carnal_a affection_n like_o those_o which_o be_v raise_v in_o weak_a person_n by_o image_n and_o crucifix_n but_o by_o holy_a act_n of_o faith_n with_o respect_n unto_o what_o be_v declare_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o to_o its_o power_n and_o efficacy_n will_v be_v implant_v into_o the_o likeness_n of_o it_o and_o experience_n the_o death_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o continual_o sect._n 37_o 2_o we_o do_v it_o by_o love_n christ_n as_o crucify_a be_v the_o great_a object_n of_o our_o love_n or_o shall_v so_o be_v for_o he_o be_v therein_o unto_o sinner_n altogether_o lovely_a hence_o one_o of_o the_o ancient_n cry_v out_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o love_n be_v crucify_v and_o why_o do_v i_o stay_v behind_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n do_v his_o love_n his_o grace_n his_o condescension_n most_o glorious_o shine_v forth_o we_o may_v therefore_o consider_v three_o thing_n with_o respect_n unto_o this_o love_n 1_o the_o object_n of_o it_o 2_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o representation_n of_o that_o object_n unto_o our_o mind_n and_o affection_n 3_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o as_o to_o the_o case_n in_o hand_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v christ_n himself_o in_o his_o unsearchable_a grace_n his_o unspeakable_a love_n his_o infinite_a condescension_n his_o patient_a suffer_v and_o victorious_a power_n in_o his_o death_n or_o die_v for_o we_o it_o be_v not_o his_o death_n absolute_o but_o himself_o as_o all_o these_o grace_n conspicuous_o shine_v forth_o in_o his_o death_n which_o be_v intend_v and_o there_o be_v various_a way_n whereby_o this_o may_v be_v represent_v unto_o our_o mind_n sect._n 38_o 1_o man_n may_v do_v it_o unto_o themselves_o by_o their_o own_o imagination_n they_o may_v frame_v and_o fancy_v dolorous_a thing_n unto_o themselves_o about_o it_o which_o be_v the_o way_n of_o person_n under_o deep_a and_o devout_a superstition_n but_o no_o love_n in_o sincerity_n will_v ever_o be_v ingenerate_v towards_o jesus_n christ_n hereby_o 2_o it_o may_v be_v do_v by_o other_o in_o pathetical_a and_o tragical_a declaration_n of_o the_o outward_a part_n of_o christ_n suffering_n herein_o some_o have_v a_o great_a faculty_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o natural_a affection_n of_o their_o auditor_n and_o great_a passion_n accompany_v with_o tear_n and_o vow_n may_v be_v so_o excite_v
be_v a_o purge_n of_o sin_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o legal_a expiation_n of_o it_o in_o make_v atonement_n heb._n 1._o 3._o but_o the_o purge_n of_o a_o sinner_n or_o of_o the_o conscience_n be_v by_o real_a efficiency_n in_o sanctification_n which_o be_v here_o declare_v to_o be_v one_o end_v of_o the_o oblation_n of_o christ._n so_o where_o he_o be_v say_v to_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n namely_o as_o shed_v and_o offer_v for_o we_o rev._n 1._o 5._o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o expiation_n of_o gild_n but_o the_o purification_n of_o filth_n that_o be_v intend_v sect._n 4_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n how_o holiness_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o death_n and_o oblation_n of_o christ_n i_o have_v show_v before_o at_o large_a and_o shall_v not_o therefore_o here_o again_o insist_v upon_o it_o i_o shall_v only_o observe_v that_o holiness_n be_v one_o especial_a end_n for_o which_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o we_o or_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n for_o we_o without_o a_o participation_n thereof_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o least_o evidence_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o his_o oblation_n as_o to_o any_o other_o end_n of_o it_o and_o as_o for_o those_o who_o be_v never_o make_v holy_a christ_n never_o die_v or_o offer_v himself_o for_o they_o i_o can_v understand_v what_o advantage_n it_o be_v unto_o religion_n to_o affirm_v that_o the_o most_o of_o they_o for_o who_o christ_n die_v as_o a_o priest_n or_o offer_v himself_o a_o oblation_n to_o god_n shall_v have_v no_o benefit_n thereby_o as_o to_o grace_n or_o glory_n and_o incomparable_o the_o most_o of_o they_o without_o any_o especial_a fault_n of_o their_o own_o as_o never_o hear_v of_o he_o neither_o can_v i_o find_v in_o the_o scripture_n a_o double_a design_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o for_o mankind_n towards_o some_o that_o they_o may_v be_v redeem_v from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v to_o be_v his_o peculiar_a one_o towards_z other_o that_o they_o may_v yet_o be_v leave_v under_o the_o gild_n and_o power_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o it_o evacuate_v the_o force_n of_o the_o motive_n unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o oblation_n of_o christ_n where_o man_n be_v teach_v that_o christ_n offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o they_o who_o be_v never_o make_v holy_a wherefore_o i_o say_v no_o unholy_a person_n can_v have_v any_o certain_a evidence_n that_o he_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o oblation_n of_o christ_n see_v he_o give_v himself_o to_o purify_v they_o for_o who_o he_o be_v offer_v sect._n 5_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v his_o second_o sacerdotal_a act_n have_v also_o the_o same_o end_n and_o be_v effectual_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n it_o be_v true_a he_o do_v intercede_v with_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o oblation_n whence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o advocate_n with_o god_n to_o comfort_v we_o in_o case_n of_o surprisal_n by_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 1_o 2._o but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o he_o design_v therein_o he_o intercede_v also_o for_o grace_n and_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v and_o keep_v holy_a see_v john_n 17._o 15_o 17._o sect._n 6_o second_o as_o to_o the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n the_o church_n or_o man_n alone_o be_v its_o immediate_a object_n and_o of_o all_o the_o act_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o he_o be_v therein_o god_n legate_n and_o ambassador_n his_o apostle_n and_o messenger_n unto_o we_o whatever_o he_o do_v as_o a_o prophet_n he_o do_v it_o with_o we_o and_o towards_o we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o there_o be_v two_o part_n or_o work_v of_o christ_n in_o this_o office_n relate_v only_o to_o the_o doctrine_n he_o teach_v 1_o the_o revelation_n of_o god_n in_o his_o name_n and_o love_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o truth_n by_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v in_o he_o 2_o the_o revelation_n of_o god_n in_o his_o will_n and_o command_n that_o we_o may_v obey_v he_o for_o the_o first_o wherein_o indeed_o his_o prophetical_a office_n be_v principal_o exercise_v see_v john_n 1._o 18._o chap._n 1._o 2._o john_n 17._o 6._o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o preceptive_a will_n of_o god_n make_v by_o jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v consider_v two_o way_n 1._o as_o he_o be_v peculiar_o send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o circumcision_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o father_n rom._n 15._o 8._o 2_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o all_o age_n 1_o the_o first_o which_o take_v up_o much_o of_o his_o personal_a ministry_n in_o the_o flesh_n consist_v in_o the_o declaration_n exposition_n and_o vindication_n that_o he_o give_v unto_o the_o church_n of_o divine_a precept_n for_o obedience_n which_o have_v be_v give_v before_o god_n have_v from_o the_o beginning_n 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office_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o command_n which_o be_v our_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o both_o these_o in_o the_o declaration_n of_o its_o excellency_n and_o efficacy_n sect._n 7_o and_o first_o he_o declare_v the_o inward_a spiritual_a nature_n of_o the_o law_n with_o its_o respect_n unto_o the_o most_o secret_a frames_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n with_o the_o least_o disorder_n or_o irregularity_n of_o our_o passion_n and_o affection_n and_o then_o second_o he_o declare_v the_o true_a sense_n of_o its_o command_n their_o nature_n signification_n and_o extent_n vindicate_v they_o from_o all_o the_o corrupt_a and_o false_a gloss_n which_o then_o pass_v current_n in_o the_o church_n whereby_o there_o be_v a_o abatement_n make_v of_o their_o efficacy_n and_o a_o indulgence_n grant_v unto_o the_o lust_n of_o men._n thus_o they_o have_v by_o their_o traditional_a interpretation_n restrain_v the_o six_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v unto_o actual_a 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and_o promote_v this_o i_o say_v be_v the_o nature_n and_o end_n of_o the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n wherein_o he_o act_v towards_o we_o from_o god_n and_o in_o his_o name_n as_o to_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o his_o command_n and_o it_o be_v our_o holiness_n which_o be_v his_o only_a end_n and_o design_n therein_o so_o it_o be_v summary_o represent_v tit._n 2._o 10_o 11_o 12._o sect._n 10_o there_o be_v three_o thing_n considerable_a in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o obedience_n that_o christ_n teach_v 1_o that_o it_o reach_v the_o heart_n itself_o with_o all_o its_o inmost_a and_o secret_a act_n and_o that_o in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o practice_n of_o most_o go_v no_o further_o but_o unto_o outward_a act_n the_o teach_n of_o many_o go_v no_o further_o or_o at_o best_o unto_o the_o moderation_n of_o affection_n but_o he_o in_o the_o first_o place_n require_v the_o renovation_n of_o our_o whole_a soul_n in_o all_o their_o faculty_n motion_n and_o 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the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a spiritual_a light_n be_v not_o comprehend_v in_o their_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n without_o a_o principle_n of_o the_o same_o light_n in_o we_o guide_v our_o understand_n and_o influence_a our_o affection_n hence_o take_v any_o precept_n general_a or_o particular_a about_o moral_a duty_n that_o be_v material_o the_o same_o in_o the_o write_n of_o philosopher_n and_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o a_o few_o prefer_v it_o as_o deliver_v in_o the_o first_o way_n before_o the_o latter_a such_o a_o contempt_n have_v man_n rise_v unto_o of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n when_o he_o enter_v upon_o his_o office_n the_o voice_n come_v from_o the_o excellent_a glory_n this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n hear_v he_o this_o succeed_v into_o the_o room_n of_o all_o those_o terrible_a appearance_n and_o dreadful_a preparation_n which_o god_n make_v use_v of_o in_o the_o give_n of_o the_o law_n for_o he_o give_v the_o law_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o angel_n who_o be_v mere_a creature_n he_o manifest_v the_o dread_a of_o his_o own_o presence_n among_o they_o to_o give_v authority_n unto_o their_o ministration_n but_o when_o he_o come_v to_o reveal_v his_o will_n under_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v by_o he_o in_o who_o dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a and_o who_o be_v entrust_v himself_o with_o all_o divine_a power_n he_o do_v no_o more_o but_o indigitate_v or_o declare_v which_o be_v the_o person_n and_o give_v we_o a_o command_n in_o general_n to_o hear_v he_o and_o this_o he_o do_v with_o respect_n unto_o what_o he_o have_v fix_v before_o as_o a_o fundamental_a ordinance_n of_o heaven_n namely_o that_o when_o he_o shall_v raise_v up_o and_o send_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n whosoever_o will_v not_o hear_v he_o shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o people_n a_o compliance_n therefore_o with_o this_o command_n in_o 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will_v have_v it_o so_o that_o all_o our_o obedience_n consist_v in_o morality_n or_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o which_o be_v the_o opinion_n of_o as_o one_o well_o call_v they_o our_o modern_a heathen_n from_o whence_o or_o who_o shall_v we_o learn_v it_o or_o to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v for_o teach_v and_o instruction_n about_o it_o certain_o where_o the_o instruction_n or_o systeme_n of_o precept_n be_v most_o plain_a full_a perfect_a and_o free_a from_o mistake_v where_o the_o manner_n of_o teach_v be_v most_o powerful_a and_o efficacious_a and_o where_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o teacher_n be_v great_a and_o most_o unquestionable_a there_o we_o ought_v to_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o learn_v and_o be_v guide_v in_o all_o these_o respect_n we_o may_v say_v of_o christ_n as_o job_n say_v of_o god_n who_o teach_v like_o he_o job_n 36._o 22._o then_o probable_o shall_v we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n when_o we_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o the_o command_n and_o precept_n of_o duty_n themselves_z 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man_n the_o breath_n of_o life_n 75_o 12_o burden_n of_o the_o lord_n whence_o that_o name_n be_v give_v to_o prophecy_n 107_o 14_o burden_n and_o danger_n of_o government_n 117_o c._n what_o it_o be_v to_o call_v jesus_n lord_n 34_o 2_o calumny_n against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n refute_v 365_o 6_o twofold_n capacity_n in_o the_o mind_n with_o respect_n unto_o spiritual_a thing_n 220_o 29_o carnal_a mind_n in_o all_o mankind_n by_o nature_n 243_o 14_o cause_n of_o the_o purification_n of_o sin_n 382_o 1_o certainty_n of_o outward_a voice_n from_o internal_a light_n 106_o 12_o secret_a chamber_n where_o christ_n be_v not_o what_o be_v intendedly_v they_o 152_o 15_o character_n of_o divine_a truth_n on_o all_o divine_a inspiration_n 105_o 10_o cherish_n and_o act_v the_o principle_n of_o holiness_n the_o great_a mean_n of_o mortification_n of_o sin_n 485_o 22_o childhood_n the_o vanity_n thereof_o 289_o 4_o to_o say_v christ_n be_v the_o lord_n what_o it_o include_v and_o 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