or_o in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n shall_v appear_v and_o come_v forth_o to_o trial_n and_o every_o man_n work_n shall_v be_v try_v and_o all_o shall_v receive_v according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o so_o glad_o will_v we_o be_v make_v manifest_a to_o all_o the_o world_n if_o that_o after_o the_o read_n of_o this_o book_n any_o be_v unsatisfied_a still_o in_o this_o matter_n and_o if_o any_o especial_o of_o the_o head_n and_o ruler_n have_v doubt_n or_o jealousy_n raise_v in_o they_o concern_v we_o and_o the_o priest_n and_o that_o they_o further_o will_v be_v satisfy_v and_o resolve_v for_o that_o end_n let_v any_o wiseman_n propound_v for_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o people_n that_o we_o with_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o chief_a in_o authority_n that_o have_v power_n in_o this_o nation_n who_o may_v preserve_v peace_n and_o safety_n among_o people_n and_o thereby_o to_o stop_v all_o jealousy_n may_v free_o and_o cheerful_o four_o ten_o twenty_o thirty_o more_o or_o few_o of_o we_o give_v as_o many_o of_o the_o wise_a and_o able_a of_o the_o priest_n and_o professor_n a_o meeting_n for_o dispute_v at_o any_o place_n in_o england_n at_o what_o place_n time_n and_o for_o what_o continuance_n as_o they_o shall_v ascribe_v and_o consent_v unto_o and_o to_o dispute_v and_o controvert_v betwixt_o we_o and_o they_o any_o such_o thing_n and_o every_o such_o particular_a as_o shall_v or_o may_v be_v object_v by_o any_o of_o the_o head_n and_o ruler_n or_o other_o grave_a understanding_n man_n wherein_o they_o be_v doubtful_a betwixt_o we_o and_o will_v thereof_o be_v satisfy_v that_o by_o such_o dispute_n and_o open_n of_o such_o cause_n object_v full_a and_o real_a and_o toal_n satisfaction_n may_v be_v give_v to_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o every_o particular_a man_n and_o member_n therein_o otherwise_o let_v the_o priest_n or_o professor_n or_o any_o of_o they_o object_n what_o they_o can_v against_o we_o in_o our_o principle_n profession_n faith_n and_o practice_n and_o our_o whole_a religion_n and_o if_o they_o shall_v affirm_v and_o allege_v any_o one_o or_o more_o thing_n against_o we_o that_o any_o principle_n we_o hold_v or_o practise_v we_o profess_v in_o any_o part_n throughout_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v false_a principle_n and_o false_a practice_n and_o not_o according_a to_o truth_n nor_o the_o scripture_n but_o shall_v affirm_v that_o our_o religion_n be_v not_o the_o true_a religion_n nor_o we_o of_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o they_o shall_v have_v free_a liberty_n to_o give_v their_o best_a proof_n and_o reason_n for_o what_o they_o affirm_v and_o allege_v yet_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o god_n and_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n we_o shall_v confute_v all_o their_o proof_n and_o strong_a reason_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_n we_o shall_v join_v our_o principle_n doctrine_n and_o practice_n and_o all_o our_o religion_n and_o every_o part_n and_o particular_a thereof_o to_o be_v the_o very_a truth_n and_o agree_v with_o the_o scripture_n &_o according_a to_o that_o shall_v maintain_v by_o lawful_a argument_n and_o plea_n that_o our_o religion_n and_o worship_n and_o all_o that_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_n be_v according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o justify_v of_o he_o and_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v and_o may_v be_v speak_v against_o we_o upon_o that_o account_n be_v utter_o false_a and_o to_o be_v condemn_v and_o upon_o this_o we_o will_v engage_v with_o they_o and_o with_o any_o of_o our_o enemes_n of_o what_o sect_n and_o profession_n soever_o to_o the_o intent_n only_o that_o truth_n may_v be_v manifest_a and_o embrace_v and_o deceit_n and_o error_n discover_v and_o deny_v and_o also_o upon_o such_o a_o engagement_n we_o shall_v agree_v to_o have_v the_o liberty_n free_o and_o sober_o to_o object_v against_o the_o priest_n concern_v their_o ministry_n their_o call_n their_o practice_n their_o maintenance_n and_o their_o fruit_n and_o effect_n and_o concern_v their_o church_n and_o principle_n and_o worship_n and_o whole_a religion_n and_o shall_v hear_v patient_o all_o that_o can_v be_v say_v in_o defence_n thereof_o by_o any_o or_o all_o of_o they_o and_o shall_v prove_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o their_o ministry_n be_v not_o the_o true_a ministry_n of_o christ_n nor_o they_o true_a and_o lawful_a minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o shall_v manifest_v by_o evident_a argument_n that_o their_o call_n practice_n maintenance_n fruit_n and_o effect_n be_v not_o according_a nor_o agree_v but_o contrary_a and_o differ_v to_o what_o the_o true_a ministry_n be_v and_o its_o call_n practice_n maintenance_n fruit_n and_o effect_n be_v in_o the_o true_a apostle_n and_o among_o the_o true_a church_n and_o furthermore_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v prove_v their_o church_n their_o worship_n and_o their_o whole_a religion_n in_o all_o part_n thereof_o to_o be_v degenerate_v from_o what_o the_o true_a church_n be_v &_o the_o true_a worship_n and_o true_a religion_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o true_a church_n of_o old_a and_o these_o thing_n shall_v we_o make_v manifest_a by_o faithful_a and_o sound_a argument_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o all_o the_o earth_n may_v know_v and_o all_o people_n perceive_v who_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o of_o the_o true_a worship_n and_o religion_n and_o who_o be_v in_o the_o contrary_a and_o whether_o the_o priest_n and_o that_o which_o they_o profess_v and_o practise_v for_o religion_n or_o the_o quaker_n and_o that_o which_o they_o profess_v and_o practise_v for_o religion_n be_v of_o god_n and_o according_a to_o he_o and_o whether_o be_v contrary_a that_o the_o end_n of_o this_o long_a travel_n and_o war_n and_o controversy_n may_v be_v deside_v and_o just_o end_v between_o we_o and_o all_o people_n may_v be_v resolve_v and_o satisfy_v concern_v we_o and_o they_o that_o do_v oppose_v we_o and_o let_v all_o the_o priest_n and_o professor_n lay_v aside_o and_o give_v over_o their_o house_n of_o correction_n and_o imprison_a people_n and_o whip_v of_o they_o and_o stocking_n of_o we_o and_o deal_v in_o this_o manner_n of_o violence_n and_o cruelty_n as_o for_o year_n bypass_a they_o have_v do_v in_o defence_n of_o their_o religion_n and_o resist_v of_o we_o and_o let_v they_o lay_v aside_o their_o carnal_a weapon_n and_o fight_v against_o our_o person_n and_o imprison_v of_o we_o about_o our_o religion_n and_o let_v they_o come_v forth_o in_o sound_a argument_n the_o best_a they_o have_v and_o let_v we_o see_v what_o spiritual_a weapon_n they_o have_v to_o resist_v we_o and_o defend_v themselves_o and_o let_v we_o try_v whether_o their_o spiritual_a weapon_n or_o we_o be_v the_o strong_a and_o the_o most_o powerful_a and_o mighty_a and_o let_v they_o that_o be_v so_o prevail_v against_o the_o other_o be_v it_o we_o or_o they_o and_o this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o try_v the_o truth_n and_o to_o make_v all_o thing_n manifest_v and_o to_o decide_v and_o end_v all_o the_o whole_a controversy_n between_o we_o and_o they_o which_o have_v be_v great_a this_o many_o year_n and_o let_v the_o truth_n be_v set_v up_o and_o exalt_v where_o ever_o it_o be_v and_o all_o deceit_n throw_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n and_o let_v we_o war_n with_o the_o weapon_n of_o the_o spirit_n against_o error_n and_o false_a religion_n one_o in_o the_o other_o but_o le_fw-fr we_o not_o hurt_v creature_n nor_o imprison_v person_n nor_o stock_n and_o whip_n creature_n and_o make_v they_o to_o suffer_v but_o let_v we_o thresh_v deceit_n and_o whip_v and_o beat_v that_o and_o all_o false_a opinion_n let_v we_o throw_v they_o down_o where_o they_o be_v find_v whether_o in_o they_o or_o in_o we_o and_o let_v we_o fight_v with_o the_o weapon_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v spiritual_a &_o let_v they_o fight_v no_o long_o with_o such_o cruel_a carnal_a weapon_n and_o then_o let_v such_o as_o get_v the_o victory_n and_o overcome_v appear_v to_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o church_n and_o such_o as_o fall_v and_o be_v overcome_v be_v manifest_a to_o be_v in_o the_o error_n and_o of_o the_o false_a church_n and_o religion_n and_o let_v we_o love_v one_o another_o person_n and_o let_v they_o act_v no_o otherwise_o towards_o our_o person_n than_o we_o do_v upon_o they_o and_o towards_o they_o and_o let_v they_o take_v the_o liberty_n to_o deal_v with_o we_o and_o our_o person_n as_o we_o deal_v with_o they_o and_o their_o person_n and_o no_o otherwise_o and_o let_v such_o whether_o they_o or_o we_o that_o can_v prove_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n nor_o of_o the_o true_a worship_n and_o true_a
witness_v praise_v be_v the_o lord_n for_o evermore_o who_o have_v in_o his_o light_n lead_v we_o to_o himself_o and_o have_v show_v the_o deceit_n of_o he_o to_o we_o and_o of_o all_o such_o as_o he_o be_v he_o be_v in_o the_o generation_n shut_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n against_o man_n neither_o enter_v himself_o nor_o suffer_v other_o to_o enter_v that_o be_v enter_v 13._o through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n make_v manifest_a be_o i_o bold_a to_o declare_v against_o he_o who_o walk_v not_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o be_v a_o antichrist_n and_o do_v deceive_v you_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v send_v of_o god_n and_o walk_v contrary_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n a_o hypocrite_n say_v and_o not_o do_v you_o my_o country_n man_n be_v not_o deceive_v by_o he_o try_v he_o by_o the_o scripture_n &_o see_v how_o he_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o declaration_n as_o they_o do_v who_o be_v minister_n of_o christ_n not_o by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o his_o ministry_n be_v by_o man_n and_o according_a to_o man_n and_o have_v his_o call_n from_o man_n as_o it_o be_v know_v to_o you_o all_o but_o they_o who_o be_v true_a minister_n witness_v the_o contrary_a neither_o receive_v they_o their_o gospel_n from_o man_n but_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n the_o true_a minister_n 12._o of_o christ_n send_v forth_o by_o christ_n witness_v now_o the_o same_o thing_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o same_o that_o ever_o he_o be_v which_o be_v now_o make_v manifest_a in_o the_o saint_n and_o his_o ministry_n be_v the_o same_o which_o be_v not_o by_o man_n but_o contrary_a to_o man_n be_v not_o deceive_v god_n 1._o will_v not_o be_v mock_v for_o he_o be_v terrible_a and_o his_o day_n be_v powerful_a and_o dreadful_a that_o shall_v come_v upon_o the_o heathen_a and_o upon_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o upon_o all_o dissembler_n and_o hypocrite_n all_o your_o carnal_a worship_n and_o ordinance_n and_o observance_n be_v but_o mock_v of_o god_n and_o dissemble_v with_o he_o and_o be_v but_o a_o imitation_n &_o a_o imagination_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o fall_v man_n imitate_v by_o you_o and_o your_o minister_n drive_v by_o the_o imagination_n from_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n which_o the_o saint_n in_o former_a generation_n be_v exercise_v in_o who_o be_v lead_v not_o by_o imagination_n as_o you_o be_v but_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o all_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n be_v now_o as_o ever_o be_v true_a baptism_n i_o own_o which_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n and_o 1._o the_o baptism_n with_o one_o spirit_n into_o one_o body_n do_v we_o witness_v but_o that_o which_o your_o chief_a priest_n and_o false_a hireling_n hold_v up_o i_o deny_v it_o it_o be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o be_v a_o imitation_n and_o be_v abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o from_o god_n do_v i_o declare_v against_o it_o and_o against_o your_o hireling_n that_o uphold_v it_o among_o you_o true_a communion_n of_o saint_n i_o own_o for_o we_o have_v union_n and_o the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o cup_n which_o we_o drink_v be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o 53._o which_o we_o be_v nourish_v and_o feed_v up_o to_o eternal_a life_n for_o he_o that_o eat_v not_o christ_n flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n he_o have_v no_o life_n in_o he_o he_o among_o you_o that_o can_v receive_v it_o let_v he_o but_o your_o communion_n i_o deny_v for_o it_o be_v heathenish_a and_o no_o more_o but_o a_o imitation_n have_v proceed_v out_o of_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o proud_a your_o break_n of_o bread_n and_o drink_n of_o the_o cup_n be_v abomination_n and_o god_n never_o command_v it_o and_o this_o do_v your_o pharisee_n uphold_v sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o saint_n as_o the_o pharisee_n do_v in_o mose_n seat_n say_v and_o not_o do_v true_a sing_v 10._o i_o own_o with_o the_o spirit_n and_o with_o understanding_n sing_v in_o the_o spirit_n make_v melody_n in_o the_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n this_o sing_n be_v and_o be_v among_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v well_o please_v to_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o a_o imitation_n nor_o by_o tradition_n as_o your_o sing_n be_v but_o it_o be_v true_a sacrifice_n the_o song_n of_o the_o redeem_a one_o which_o none_o can_v learn_v but_o the_o redeem_v one_o of_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v come_v and_o come_v to_o zion_n with_o song_n and_o everlasting_a joy_n upon_o their_o head_n but_o your_o sing_n be_v carnal_a traditional_a and_o heathenish_a and_o be_v a_o imitation_n and_o be_v not_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n but_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o drunkard_n swearer_n liar_n mocker_n scorner_n covetous_a one_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o wrath_n envy_n malice_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o cain_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n and_o chief_a priest_n who_o persecute_v the_o saint_n which_o sing_v in_o truth_n in_o former_a generation_n and_o now_o the_o deceit_n be_v turn_v into_o the_o form_n of_o sing_v and_o they_o that_o live_v there_o persecute_v they_o that_o sing_v in_o the_o power_n for_o thus_o it_o be_v ever_o they_o that_o 5._o live_v in_o profession_n of_o the_o word_n outward_o persecute_v they_o that_o live_v in_o the_o power_n of_o which_o be_v profess_v and_o there_o you_o and_o your_o hireling_n be_v but_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v take_v a_o account_n of_o you_o and_o give_v unto_o every_o man_n his_o reward_n according_a 6._o to_o his_o deed_n you_o and_o your_o priest_n have_v get_v the_o form_n of_o baptism_n of_o the_o communion_n of_o sing_v and_o of_o a_o church_n but_o the_o power_n and_o substance_n of_o these_o ordinance_n you_o know_v not_o for_o they_o be_v hide_v from_o all_o vulturous_a eye_n and_o from_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o pharisee_n and_o serpent_n who_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n and_o which_o have_v the_o chief_a place_n in_o the_o assembly_n as_o your_o hireling_n have_v and_o who_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n as_o they_o be_v which_o christ_n cry_v woe_n against_o true_a preach_v of_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_a we_o own_o and_o do_v witness_n for_o the_o preach_n be_v out_o of_o 5._o the_o will_n of_o man_n out_o of_o form_n and_o custom_n and_o be_v foolishness_n to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n now_o as_o it_o be_v ever_o this_o be_v not_o with_o the_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v nigh_o thou_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o preach_v we_o do_v 17._o own_o for_o faith_n come_v by_o the_o hear_n of_o this_o word_n preach_v and_o the_o prayer_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n we_o do_v own_o for_o that_o be_v not_o in_o word_n to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n but_o lead_v to_o that_o not_o by_o custom_n form_n and_o tradition_n but_o by_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n which_o proceed_v from_o god_n which_o have_v free_a recourse_n to_o god_n which_o god_n hear_v and_o do_v accept_v for_o their_o iniquity_n be_v purge_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n and_o be_v not_o regard_v for_o he_o that_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o his_o heart_n god_n will_v not_o hear_v his_o prayer_n but_o the_o 18._o preach_a and_o pray_v of_o your_o hireling_n i_o do_v deny_v for_o they_o be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n for_o his_o preach_n lead_v from_o god_n stand_v in_o his_o own_o will_n in_o his_o own_o time_n in_o form_n custom_n and_o tradition_n and_o your_o soul_n be_v not_o refresh_v by_o it_o neither_o be_v true_a faith_n know_v among_o you_o for_o how_o can_v he_o be_v evil_n speak_v good_a thing_n a_o corrupt_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n say_v he_o who_o cry_v woe_n unto_o 18._o they_o that_o say_v and_o do_v not_o in_o which_o generation_n he_o be_v how_o can_v he_o teach_v and_o direct_v towards_o true_a religion_n be_v he_o deny_v the_o corner_n stone_n the_o first_o principle_n of_o religion_n which_o be_v the_o foundation_n which_o no_o other_o can_v any_o lay_v the_o light_n of_o god_n 11._o which_o have_v enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o he_o deny_v to_o 9_o have_v enlighten_v every_o one_o poor_a people_n i_o do_v pity_n your_o soul_n god_n be_v my_o witness_n to_o see_v you_o lie_v in_o darkness_n in_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n and_o in_o deadness_n under_o your_o dead_a hireling_n and_o under_o his_o dead_a traditional_a preach_v your_o wisdom_n reason_n and_o dark_a mind_n
a_o blind_a ministry_n which_o lead_v not_o unto_o god_n but_o keep_v in_o darkness_n ever_o learning_n and_o never_o able_a to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o in_o thy_o page_n ninteenth_n thou_o have_v put_v forth_o a_o question_n which_o be_v how_o shall_v we_o know_v this_o transform_a angel_n of_o light_n &_o c_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v where_o he_o rule_v he_o be_v not_o know_v nor_o discern_v for_o the_o god_n of_o the_o world_n have_v blind_v the_o eye_n which_o shall_v make_v he_o manifest_v and_o this_o be_v true_a in_o thou_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o he_o and_o perceive_v it_o not_o and_o be_v do_v his_o work_n and_o understand_v not_o but_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o child_n of_o the_o father_n have_v discover_v he_o in_o the_o world_n and_o in_o thou_o and_o though_o thou_o will_v fain_o put_v he_o among_o the_o quaker_n yet_o he_o be_v find_v in_o thy_o own_o house_n thou_o endeavoure_v to_o prove_v thy_o accusation_n by_o vain_a consequence_n and_o false_a conclusion_n but_o our_o assertion_n be_v prove_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o stand_v upon_o thy_o head_n and_o shall_v be_v witness_v by_o the_o light_n in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n now_o something_o in_o answer_n to_o thy_o argument_n and_o false_a conclusion_n and_o thy_o first_o argument_n be_v that_o the_o light_n of_o the_o quaker_n will_v not_o admit_v of_o nor_o endure_v the_o trial_n therefore_o the_o light_n of_o the_o quaker_n be_v the_o light_n of_o satan_n etc._n etc._n answ._n thy_o proposition_n and_o ground_n of_o thy_o argument_n be_v a_o lie_n and_o so_o thy_o conclusion_n be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o we_o deny_v not_o a_o trial_n but_o exhort_v people_n thereunto_o that_o they_o search_v the_o scripture_n to_o see_v whether_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o and_o be_v try_v by_o the_o scripture_n in_o doctrine_n and_o conversation_n and_o prove_v to_o be_v simple_a thereby_o to_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o jesus_n and_o be_v testify_v of_o in_o scripture_n by_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n who_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n in_o our_o faith_n and_o life_n and_o suffering_n and_o trial_n etc._n etc._n friend_n thou_o have_v feign_v a_o lie_n upon_o we_o and_o have_v confute_v thy_o own_o lie_n this_o be_v a_o easy_a way_n to_o prove_v we_o deceiver_n if_o it_o will_v stand_v in_o trial_n neither_o be_v thy_o proof_n that_o wâ—_n do_v deny_v trial_n any_o wit_n to_o this_o purpose_n as_o i._o n._n against_o f._n harris_n page_n the_o ten_o which_o thou_o quote_v let_v the_o honest_a heart_a read_n but_o subtle_o have_v thou_o wrest_v the_o word_n to_o bring_v thy_o false_a conclusion_n and_o lie_v about_o to_o take_v place_n among_o the_o ignorant_a people_n thy_o lie_n be_v condemn_v and_o thy_o refuge_n be_v take_v away_o and_o thou_o be_v leave_v naked_a for_o the_o destroyer_n thy_o second_o argument_n be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o quaker_n put_v out_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n therefore_o their_o light_n be_v the_o light_n of_o satan_n etc._n etc._n thou_o say_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n thou_o mean_v the_o inward_a law_n which_o god_n set_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o mankind_n châ—â—king_v many_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o man_n etc._n etc._n answ_n what_o blind_a confusion_n be_v this_o which_o be_v utter_v from_o thy_o dark_a mind_n no_o whit_n savoury_n but_o stuff_n hardly_o worth_a stir_v in_o and_o quite_o contradiction_n to_o thy_o own_o word_n page_n fifteen_o where_o thou_o charge_v we_o with_o direct_v to_o the_o light_n in_o the_o conscience_n which_o thou_o call_v natural_a but_o we_o call_v it_o spiritual_a and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o cheek_n the_o sin_n against_o god_n which_o thou_o say_v our_o light_n put_v out_o and_o that_o we_o preach_v any_o thing_n for_o light_n which_o put_v out_o this_o light_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n this_o argument_n be_v also_o a_o lie_n and_o so_o thy_o conclusion_n be_v make_v void_a likewise_o but_o that_o the_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n and_o prudency_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_v must_v be_v put_v out_o this_o we_o own_o and_o the_o quaker_n light_n which_o be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n shall_v confound_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n and_o be_v no_o transgression_n against_o god_n nor_o from_o a_o light_n of_o satan_n but_o of_o christ_n and_o the_o proof_n of_o thy_o argument_n be_v as_o thou_o say_v wâ—_n deny_v honour_n to_o all_o superior_n and_o seem_v to_o be_v great_o offend_v with_o the_o word_n thou_o quote_v many_o scripture_n against_o it_o but_o let_v the_o wise_a in_o heart_n judge_v thou_o herein_o none_o of_o all_o these_o scripture_n will_v prove_v that_o ever_o any_o of_o the_o saint_n give_v flatter_v title_n unto_o man_n or_o speak_v you_o to_o a_o particular_a person_n which_o thou_o be_v to_o prove_v or_o else_o thou_o say_v nothing_o that_o the_o word_n thou_o to_o superior_n be_v any_o deny_v of_o honour_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o herein_o thy_o conclusion_n be_v also_o false_a be_v the_o foundation_n of_o thy_o argument_n be_v a_o lie_n and_o thy_o argument_n make_v up_o of_o confusion_n say_v that_o light_n be_v natural_a which_o be_v the_o inward_a law_n set_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n check_v the_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o man_n this_o be_v one_o lie_v also_o say_v that_o our_o light_n put_v out_o the_o light_n this_o be_v another_o lie_n friend_n if_o lie_n will_v prove_v we_o deceiver_n thou_o will_v accomplish_v it_o how_o easy_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v for_o thou_o to_o confute_v thy_o own_o lie_n when_o thou_o have_v make_v they_o thy_o three_o argument_n be_v such_o be_v the_o quaker_n light_n viz._n which_o teach_v man_n to_o forsake_v the_o scripture_n set_v up_o a_o spirit_n in_o man_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v examine_v by_o the_o scripture_n therefore_o it_o be_v the_o light_n of_o satan_n etc._n etc._n answ._n the_o first_o part_n of_o thy_o argument_n be_v a_o very_a lie_n and_o also_o the_o last_o as_o thou_o have_v lay_v it_o down_o our_o light_n teach_v not_o man_n to_o forsake_v the_o scripture_n but_o into_o the_o fulfil_n of_o they_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o life_n of_o they_o and_o it_o teach_v to_o exalt_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o man_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o in_o its_o fruit_n and_o operation_n may_v be_v examine_v by_o the_o scripture_n but_o itself_o be_v the_o searcher_n of_o all_o thing_n even_o of_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v not_o the_o light_n of_o satan_n but_o of_o christ_n which_o teach_v man_n into_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o exalt_v the_o spirit_n in_o man_n which_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v the_o trial_n of_o all_o spirit_n and_o whatsoever_o conclusion_n be_v gather_v for_o a_o argument_n whereof_o a_o lie_n be_v the_o foundation_n as_o of_o this_o the_o conclusion_n must_v needs_o be_v vain_a and_o a_o lie_n like_o its_o foundation_n and_o in_o thy_o proof_n of_o the_o major_a position_n thou_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v leave_v by_o god_n to_o be_v your_o light_n and_o rule_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o scripture_n say_v christ_n be_v the_o light_n the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n and_o so_o the_o rule_n and_o so_o thou_o have_v set_v up_o the_o scripture_n above_o christ_n and_o by_o thy_o lie_a spirit_n cross_v the_o scripture_n but_o thou_o be_v accustom_v to_o lie_v and_o so_o be_v expert_a therein_o and_o thou_o say_v christ_n bid_v you_o seâ—â—câ—_n the_o scripture_n john_n 5._o 39_o it_o be_v true_a he_o bid_v the_o pharisee_n who_o have_v not_o christ_n word_n abide_v in_o they_o and_o who_o have_v not_o hear_v god_n voice_n nor_o see_v his_o shape_n but_o persecute_v christ_n they_o he_o bid_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o just_o have_v thou_o thrâ—â—â—_n in_o thyself_o among_o the_o pharisee_n and_o so_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o christ_n according_a to_o thy_o own_o confession_n and_o for_o the_o proof_n of_o the_o minor_a position_n thou_o have_v not_o at_o at_o 〈◊〉_d prove_v by_o any_o way_n of_o the_o book_n quote_v thy_o proposition_n that_o the_o quaker_n ligâ—â—_n teach_v man_n to_o forsake_v the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n let_v the_o wise_a in_o heart_n judge_n and_o thou_o say_v but_o to_o speak_v true_o the_o quaker_n make_v nothing_o of_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v the_o very_a falseness_n and_o of_o thy_o lie_a tongue_n and_o no_o truth_n in_o it_o and_o a_o question_n here_o i_o ask_v whether_o he_o be_v the_o more_o guilty_a of_o forsake_v scripture_n which_o live_v the_o life_n thereof_o
the_o word_n and_o though_o they_o press_v people_n to_o perfection_n and_o do_v say_v man_n 〈◊〉_d be_v pâ—…ect_a upon_o earth_n and_o complete_a in_o christ_n jesus_n this_o doctrine_n also_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n for_o you_o may_v read_v 1_o cor._n chap._n 2_o &_o 6._o of_o 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v perfect_a who_o be_v man_n upon_o earth_n and_o the_o ministâ—â—â—_n of_o christ_n speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v already_o perfect_a and_o col._n 2._o 10._o the_o apostle_n say_v unto_o the_o church_n who_o be_v man_n in_o this_o life_n upon_o earth_n he_o say_v to_o they_o you_o be_v complete_a in_o he_o and_o though_o they_o press_v the_o people_n to_o live_v without_o sin_n and_o do_v say_v they_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n this_o also_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n for_o it_o be_v christ_n command_n mat._n 5._o be_v perfect_a as_o yâ—â—r_v faâ—â—er_n in_o heaven_n be_v perfect_a and_o 1_o john_n 3._o there_o it_o be_v speak_v of_o some_o that_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n already_o and_o he_o say_v whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n â—oth_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o say_v 〈◊〉_d as_o he_o be_v christ_n so_o be_v we_o in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o now_o all_o people_n may_v understand_v that_o in_o all_o these_o doctrine_n which_o they_o do_v hold_v forth_o they_o do_v full_o agree_v with_o the_o scripture_n and_o they_o beâ—â—â—…ness_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o their_o doctrine_n that_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n do_v preach_v the_o very_a same_o thing_n for_o doctrine_n aâ—…done_v at_o this_o day_n and_o so_o these_o doctrine_n be_v not_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o not_o so_o much_o as_o they_o be_v by_o the_o wicked_a to_o be_v cry_v against_o for_o 〈◊〉_d and_o error_n and_o these_o few_o particular_n only_o i_o have_v mention_v at_o which_o the_o people_n of_o this_o age_n the_o most_o stumble_v at_o and_o all_o other_o thing_n whatsoever_o which_o be_v hold_v forth_o for_o doctrine_n unto_o people_n i_o be_o able_a to_o prove_v they_o by_o the_o scripture_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n they_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o not_o different_a or_o contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n so_o 〈◊〉_d all_o people_n may_v take_v notice_n and_o see_v that_o whatsoever_o they_o do_v practice_n for_o religion_n or_o hold_v forth_o for_o doctrine_n they_o do_v herein_o just_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o they_o justify_v their_o practice_n and_o doctrine_n in_o these_o thing_n mention_v and_o in_o whatsoever_o else_o can_v be_v object_v by_o any_o man_n and_o this_o i_o shall_v take_v in_o hand_n to_o prove_v before_o all_o the_o world_n that_o the_o people_n of_o god_n call_v quaker_n do_v practice_n nothing_o for_o religion_n or_o preach_v for_o doctrine_n but_o what_o be_v perfect_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o in_o the_o fulfil_n of_o they_o and_o so_o they_o be_v prove_v to_o be_v of_o that_o true_a christian_a religion_n which_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o so_o may_v full_o claim_v protection_n and_o preservation_n in_o their_o practice_n of_o religion_n and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v by_o the_o protector_n and_o all_o magistrate_n and_o people_n in_o these_o nation_n that_o they_o may_v know_v what_o the_o true_a christian_a religion_n be_v and_o who_o be_v in_o it_o and_o who_o be_v not_o in_o it_o and_o for_o this_o purpose_n be_v this_o write_v for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o all_o people_n that_o they_o may_v see_v who_o it_o be_v that_o have_v a_o right_a and_o privilege_n to_o be_v protect_v and_o uphold_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o oath_n likewise_o all_o may_v understand_v that_o what_o such_o practice_n and_o profess_v for_o religion_n be_v not_o without_o good_a ground_n but_o that_o the_o very_a same_o thing_n be_v practise_v by_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o true_a christian_a religion_n and_o preach_v for_o doctrine_n by_o they_o that_o be_v saint_n which_o be_v now_o practise_v and_o hold_v forth_o by_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o the_o scripture_n do_v full_o bear_v witness_n in_o all_o thing_n show_v that_o such_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o the_o saint_n be_v guide_v by_o in_o age_n past_a and_o as_o they_o have_v so_o have_v these_o the_o testimony_n that_o they_o be_v of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o whole_a world_n lie_v in_o wickedness_n and_o as_o concern_v their_o be_v persecute_v by_o many_o of_o the_o ruler_n priest_n and_o people_n though_o they_o be_v send_v to_o prison_n and_o banish_v out_o of_o town_n and_o whip_v and_o beat_v and_o scorn_v and_o revile_v this_o be_v also_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v upon_o they_o for_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v do_v to_o the_o apostle_n and_o to_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o you_o may_v read_v through_o the_o act_n the_o people_n mock_v the_o apostle_n and_o slander_v they_o and_o say_v they_o be_v full_a of_o new_a wine_n and_o the_o chief_a priest_n conspire_v against_o christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n and_o incense_v the_o magistrate_n against_o they_o and_o the_o magistrate_n put_v christ_n and_o many_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o prison_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v whip_v and_o beat_v and_o to_o be_v banish_v and_o many_o other_o cruelty_n do_v unto_o they_o the_o scripture_n be_v full_a to_o prove_v this_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o it_o and_o christ_n say_v they_o shall_v persecute_v you_o and_o speak_v all_o manner_n of_o evil_n of_o you_o for_o my_o name_n sake_n and_o as_o they_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o so_o shall_v they_o do_v 〈◊〉_d you_o you_o shall_v be_v hate_v of_o nation_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v all_o that_o will_v give_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n so_o that_o all_o people_n may_v see_v though_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v persecute_v and_o revile_v and_o imprison_v and_o cruelty_n do_v unto_o they_o and_o though_o it_o be_v do_v by_o the_o chief_a magistrate_n and_o chief_a ruler_n and_o the_o wise_a man_n of_o this_o age_n all_o this_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o that_o the_o scripture_n may_v be_v fulfil_v and_o the_o same_o thing_n which_o be_v now_o do_v unto_o the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v do_v unto_o the_o people_n of_o god_n in_o age_n past_a by_o the_o same_o instrument_n to_o wit_n the_o ruler_n and_o magistrate_n and_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n to_o wit_n by_o the_o information_n and_o false_a accusation_n of_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o teacher_n in_o jeremiah_n you_o may_v read_v how_o the_o priest_n seek_v to_o take_v away_o his_o life_n and_o you_o may_v read_v how_o the_o chief_a priest_n consult_v against_o christ_n and_o how_o they_o complain_v to_o the_o magistrate_n against_o he_o and_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v now_o come_v to_o pass_v and_o we_o do_v not_o strange_a at_o it_o for_o they_o be_v the_o chief_a priest_n of_o england_n that_o do_v most_o seek_v the_o persecution_n and_o cause_v the_o people_n of_o god_n to_o be_v persecute_v by_o their_o complain_n and_o petition_v to_o the_o magistrate_n so_o that_o in_o all_o these_o thing_n not_o only_o what_o be_v practise_v and_o preach_v for_o doctrine_n but_o also_o in_o what_o be_v suffer_v be_v perfect_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o all_o people_n that_o be_v not_o blind_a may_v see_v that_o this_o religion_n be_v in_o all_o thing_n agreeable_a with_o the_o scripture_n both_o in_o what_o they_o do_v and_o in_o what_o they_o suffer_v so_o that_o this_o be_v give_v forth_o for_o the_o good_a information_n of_o the_o protector_n and_o all_o magistrate_n that_o they_o may_v hear_v the_o trial_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o may_v not_o false_o conjecture_v or_o suppose_v and_o thereupon_o give_v judgement_n without_o any_o true_a knowledge_n let_v they_o search_v the_o scripture_n and_o try_v i_o hope_v the_o worst_a of_o man_n have_v so_o much_o conscience_n that_o they_o will_v stand_v in_o owe_v of_o the_o breach_n of_o their_o own_o oath_n and_o that_o they_o will_v perform_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o unto_o all_o man_n what_o they_o have_v firm_o and_o not_o compel_v swear_v to_o do_v and_o thus_o it_o may_v be_v hope_v the_o wâ—…_n persecution_n will_v cease_v which_o be_v lamentable_a to_o be_v declare_v how_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v suffer_v in_o many_o thing_n even_o they_o who_o religion_n be_v prove_v to_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n who_o practise_v nothing_o for_o religion_n neither_o hold_v forth_o any_o thing_n for_o doctrine_n but_o that_o which_o be_v
i_o say_v will_v not_o many_o sect_n ere_o this_o day_n have_v prevail_v one_o against_o another_o have_v not_o the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n stop_v and_o limit_v who_o they_o will_v and_o give_v liberty_n to_o set_v up_o who_o they_o will_v but_o now_o the_o light_n of_o the_o day_n be_v arisen_a and_o have_v appear_v and_o the_o lord_n be_v make_v a_o way_n to_o establish_v his_o own_o religion_n by_o his_o own_o power_n and_o he_o be_v gather_v his_o seed_n who_o shall_v wax_v strong_a and_o strong_a and_o shall_v prevail_v through_o all_o opposition_n through_o all_o false_a sect_n and_o false_a worship_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o they_o shall_v wax_v weak_a and_o weak_a and_o shall_v never_o be_v establish_v in_o righteousness_n but_o they_o and_o the_o power_n that_o uphold_v they_o shall_v be_v break_v together_o and_o this_o will_v the_o lord_n bring_v to_o pass_v in_o his_o day_n and_o thus_o i_o have_v show_v you_o what_o true_a religion_n be_v and_o how_o it_o can_v be_v establish_v and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v and_o what_o the_o authority_n of_o earthly_a ruler_n be_v and_o how_o far_o it_o extend_v and_o do_v show_v that_o true_a religion_n can_v be_v settle_v thereby_o but_o by_o the_o lord_n alone_o it_o must_v and_o that_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o christ_n ministry_n and_o not_o of_o earthly_a power_n by_o violent_a law_n to_o establish_v religion_n and_o this_o be_v a_o testimony_n from_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o you_o ruler_n and_o parliament_n that_o make_v law_n and_o minister_v law_n meddle_v not_o with_o religion_n to_o establish_v one_o sect_n or_o sect_n and_o to_o limit_v and_o throw_v down_o other_o but_o fear_v the_o lord_n god_n and_o wait_v for_o his_o wisdom_n and_o remember_v that_o that_o have_v be_v a_o rock_n whereupon_o many_o before_o you_o have_v be_v split_v and_o bring_v into_o confusion_n even_o when_o they_o have_v go_v about_o to_o limit_n or_o stop_v or_o establish_v religion_n how_o have_v they_o be_v confound_v and_o never_o have_v success_n from_o the_o lord_n to_o such_o endeavour_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v never_o show_v countenance_n for_o many_o generation_n to_o such_o as_o have_v attempt_v to_o make_v man_n religious_a by_o outward_a law_n and_o to_o settle_v nation_n therein_o by_o outward_a law_n wherefore_o now_o be_v wise_a you_o ruler_n and_o kiss_v the_o son_n for_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v already_o kindle_v and_o he_o will_v break_v in_o piece_n and_o dash_v babylon_n child_n against_o the_o stone_n and_o confound_v the_o great_a whore_n the_o false_a church_n and_o all_o false_a sect_n her_o daughter_n who_o have_v be_v bring_v forth_o and_o set_v up_o in_o nation_n ever_o since_o the_o woman_n the_o true_a church_n have_v be_v flee_v into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o the_o beast_n have_v carry_v the_o whore_n bear_v she_o and_o uphold_v she_o and_o she_o have_v journey_v through_o nation_n upon_o the_o beast_n and_o the_o beast_n have_v defend_v she_o if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o ear_n let_v he_o hear_v and_o this_o be_v a_o visitation_n to_o you_o ruler_n and_o to_o all_o that_o make_v law_n and_o minister_v law_n by_o a_o friend_n to_o righteous_a men._n e._n b._n satan_n design_n defeat_v in_o a_o short_a answer_n to_o a_o manuscript_n send_v by_o a_o priest_n out_o of_o sussex_n to_o a_o member_n of_o this_o present_a parliament_n full_a of_o rail_a accusation_n whereby_o he_o have_v secret_o smite_v the_o innocent_a by_o a_o secret_a desire_v the_o persecution_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n but_o herein_o his_o folly_n and_o madness_n do_v appear_v that_o while_o he_o have_v accuse_v other_o false_o himself_o be_v find_v guilty_a of_o the_o same_o thing_n with_o invitation_n of_o love_n to_o the_o present_a authority_n that_o they_o may_v save_v themselves_o from_o be_v the_o executioner_n of_o the_o priest_n malice_n lest_o the_o lord_n destroy_v they_o a_o certain_a paper_n be_v come_v to_o my_o hand_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v write_v by_o one_o priest_n jackson_n and_o send_v to_o a_o member_n of_o parliament_n contain_v divers_a particular_n charge_v as_o error_n upon_o the_o despise_a people_n call_v quaker_n wherein_o he_o say_v he_o have_v set_v down_o some_o of_o their_o tenant_n which_o they_o maintain_v unto_o which_o manuscript_n i_o be_o move_v to_o write_v something_o in_o answer_n as_o to_o clear_v the_o truth_n from_o his_o foul_a aspersion_n which_o he_o cast_v upon_o it_o to_o the_o intent_n that_o the_o say_a member_n of_o parliament_n and_o the_o whole_a house_n may_v be_v better_o satisfy_v and_o resolve_v wherein_o they_o doubt_v of_o every_o particular_a that_o the_o truth_n may_v appear_v when_o as_o the_o foul_a veil_n of_o the_o darkness_n and_o slander_n be_v remove_v that_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v not_o the_o word_n of_o god_n nor_o the_o saint_n rule_v of_o faith_n particular_a and_o life_n neither_o be_v it_o the_o duty_n of_o every_o one_o to_o search_v they_o answ._n the_o holy_a scripture_n that_o be_v give_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n be_v move_v they_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o a_o declaration_n and_o a_o treatise_n luke_n 1._o 1._o and_o that_o which_o the_o saint_n have_v handle_v and_o taste_v of_o the_o word_n of_o life_n that_o they_o declare_v forth_o in_o word_n and_o write_n act_n 1._o 1._o and_o the_o scripture_n as_o they_o be_v give_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v a_o true_a declaration_n of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v and_o practise_v in_o relation_n to_o eternal_a salvation_n it_o be_v a_o true_a testimony_n concern_v god_n and_o his_o mighty_a work_n and_o of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o it_o be_v a_o testimony_n also_o of_o the_o devil_n and_o what_o he_o be_v and_o of_o his_o deceit_n and_o error_n and_o uâ—righteousness_n so_o the_o scripture_n be_v word_n give_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n but_o christ_n be_v the_o word_n that_o be_v before_o the_o scripture_n be_v for_o in_o the_o begin_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o world_n be_v make_v by_o it_o and_o the_o word_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o and_o christ_n name_n be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o though_o the_o scripture_n be_v profitable_a and_o be_v give_v forth_o to_o be_v read_v and_o to_o be_v fulfil_v yet_o they_o be_v not_o the_o rule_n and_o guide_n of_o faith_n and_o life_n unto_o the_o saint_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n that_o be_v the_o rule_n and_o guide_n the_o teacher_n and_o leader_n into_o all_o truth_n and_o they_o that_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o if_o you_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n say_v the_o apostle_n you_o shall_v live_v and_o as_o many_o as_o walk_v according_a to_o this_o to_o wit_n of_o the_o spirit_n peace_n be_v upon_o they_o and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o saint_n faith_n and_o life_n and_o the_o spirit_n lead_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o according_a to_o they_o and_o as_o for_o all_o the_o priest_n in_o england_n who_o do_v profess_v the_o scripture_n to_o be_v their_o rule_n out_o of_o their_o own_o mouth_n will_v god_n judge_v they_o who_o be_v find_v walk_v contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n in_o life_n and_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n while_o they_o cry_v it_o up_o for_o their_o rule_n and_o condemn_v all_o that_o will_v not_o say_v as_o they_o â—ay_v and_o the_o last_o part_n of_o this_o proposition_n be_v utter_o false_a for_o we_o never_o do_v assert_v that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o duty_n of_o every_o one_o to_o search_v they_o but_o we_o bid_v every_o one_o search_v the_o scripture_n and_o every_o one_o ought_v to_o search_v they_o but_o yet_o we_o say_v that_o none_o understand_v they_o but_o who_o have_v the_o spirit_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o nor_o none_o can_v profit_v thereby_o but_o by_o the_o spirit_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o which_o work_v the_o same_o truth_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o the_o scripture_n without_o declare_v of_o and_o this_o i_o do_v affirm_v they_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o faith_n and_o life_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o all_o man_n ought_v to_o search_v the_o scripture_n and_o to_o believe_v what_o be_v therein_o write_v and_o to_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v christ_n who_o be_v the_o substance_n and_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n the_o first_o and_o last_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_v and_o in_o he_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v and_o finish_v they_o do_v deny_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o that_o christ_n
be_v god_n and_o man_n in_o one_o particular_a person_n answ._n as_o for_o the_o word_n trinity_n it_o be_v invent_v and_o he_o have_v learn_v it_o out_o of_o the_o mass-book_n or_o common-prayer-book_n but_o we_o own_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n that_o christ_n be_v god_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v god_n and_o there_o be_v three_o that_o bear_v record_n the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n and_o these_o be_v one_o but_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o person_n but_o infinite_a being_n and_o the_o scripture_n no_o where_o in_o true_a translation_n express_v god_n under_o the_o name_n person_n for_o person_n be_v too_o carnal_a to_o express_v god_n and_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n by_o but_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_n the_o world_n and_o this_o we_o believe_v and_o acknowledge_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n but_o for_o this_o word_n doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n the_o scripture_n know_v no_o such_o word_n but_o the_o truth_n we_o own_o and_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o scripture_n too_o they_o hold_v that_o jesus_n christ_n die_v only_o signal_o or_o examplary_o and_o that_o we_o be_v justify_v particular_a by_o the_o suffer_a of_o christ_n in_o we_o and_o to_o be_v heal_v by_o his_o stripe_n be_v to_o be_v strip_v off_o or_o from_o sin_n answ._n jesus_n christ_n die_v and_o rose_z again_o and_o ascend_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n this_o we_o do_v believe_v and_o christ_n be_v and_o be_v the_o substance_n the_o end_n of_o all_o sign_n and_o example_n yet_o be_v he_o a_o example_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v to_o walk_v as_o they_o have_v christ_n for_o a_o example_n and_o while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o world_n he_o do_v and_o speak_v and_o act_v many_o thing_n as_o parable_n sign_n and_o example_n the_o substance_n of_o which_o be_v to_o be_v receive_v in_o the_o saint_n and_o know_v by_o they_o through_o the_o spirit_n and_o we_o believe_v saint_n be_v justify_v by_o christ_n and_o through_o faith_n in_o he_o which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v who_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o and_o none_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o death_n and_o suffer_v and_o blood_n without_o they_o but_o who_o witness_n christ_n within_o they_o for_o all_o be_v reprobate_n and_o to_o be_v condemn_v and_o can_v be_v justify_v that_o have_v not_o christ_n in_o they_o as_o thou_o may_v read_v except_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o you_o be_v reprobate_n and_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o receive_v he_o they_o be_v heal_v through_o his_o suffering_n and_o stripe_n for_o he_o sanctify_v they_o and_o give_v they_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o justify_v they_o and_o in_o he_o the_o saint_n be_v complete_a and_o the_o newman_n the_o regenerate_v be_v justify_v and_o the_o old-man_n be_v in_o the_o degeneration_n and_o know_v not_o christ_n in_o he_o and_o have_v not_o receive_v he_o but_o only_o hear_v of_o he_o without_o he_o and_o believe_v the_o relation_n but_o this_o faith_n do_v not_o justify_v for_o all_o the_o false_a christian_n upon_o earth_n have_v this_o faith_n but_o that_o faith_n alone_o justify_v which_o give_v to_o receive_v christ_n and_o he_o to_o live_v in_o we_o and_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o by_o that_o faith_n they_o utter_o renounce_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o righteousness_n particular_a of_o christ_n or_o by_o the_o obedience_n he_o perform_v or_o suffering_n he_o sustain_v or_o undergo_v in_o his_o own_o person_n without_o we_o answ._n this_o be_v partly_o true_a and_o partly_o a_o lie_n we_o do_v indeed_o renounce_v the_o profession_n of_o justification_n by_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n or_o his_o righteousness_n perform_v without_o man_n by_o man_n while_o they_o be_v in_o the_o degenerate_v estate_n and_o unconvert_v and_o unreconciled_a and_o unborn_a again_o for_o by_o such_o profession_n of_o justification_n many_o deceive_v their_o soul_n but_o yet_o we_o say_v that_o righteousness_n be_v impute_v to_o we_o and_o reckon_v unto_o we_o who_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o have_v receive_v he_o even_o the_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n that_o he_o perform_v without_o we_o be_v we_o who_o have_v receive_v he_o within_o we_o and_o witness_v christ_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v not_o reprobate_n yet_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v he_o wrought_v perfect_a righteousness_n by_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n without_o we_o and_o that_o righteousness_n be_v we_o by_o faith_n which_o faith_n have_v receive_v christ_n to_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o he_o and_o his_o righteousness_n his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n we_o enjoy_v in_o we_o in_o spirit_n if_o any_o can_v receive_v it_o let_v they_o for_o that_o he_o wrought_v righteousness_n this_o be_v acknowledge_v but_o who_o have_v a_o part_n in_o this_o righteousness_n that_o be_v disputable_a they_o whole_o renounce_v the_o doctrine_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n and_o it_o be_v one_o of_o particular_a the_o great_a reason_n for_o which_o they_o decry_v the_o minister_n because_o they_o assert_v it_o they_o say_v jacob_n and_o esau_n be_v in_o a_o man_n and_o the_o good_a seed_n be_v jacob_n which_o god_n elect_v and_o the_o bad_a seed_n be_v esau_n which_o he_o reprobate_n answ._n the_o doctrine_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n we_o do_v own_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o therefore_o have_v thou_o belie_v we_o and_o slander_v we_o and_o be_v find_v reprovable_a and_o will_v incense_v man_n mind_n against_o we_o for_o advantage_n to_o thyself_o but_o to_o some_o in_o that_o house_n we_o be_v better_o know_v than_o thou_o can_v report_v of_o we_o and_o yet_o thou_o say_v we_o say_v that_o jacob_n and_o esau_n be_v in_o a_o man_n and_o the_o good_a seed_n god_n electetâ—_n and_o the_o bad_a he_o reprobate_n and_o thou_o may_v here_o see_v thy_o confusion_n and_o thy_o ignorance_n utter_v in_o the_o self_n same_o line_n for_o thou_o say_v we_o renounce_v the_o doctrine_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n and_o yet_o say_v we_o say_v the_o good_a seed_n god_n electetâ—_n and_o the_o bad_a seed_n he_o reprobate_v and_o this_o show_v what_o spirit_n thou_o be_v of_o and_o how_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o unrighteousness_n do_v possess_v thou_o and_o lead_v thou_o to_o speak_v without_o understanding_n and_o we_o further_o say_v man_n be_v degenerate_v become_v reprobate_v and_o cast_v out_o and_o all_o by_o nature_n be_v child_n of_o wrath_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n be_v all_o in_o the_o reprobate_a state_n and_o none_o be_v elect_v but_o who_o be_v elect_v in_o christ_n the_o seed_n of_o david_n and_o so_o in_o the_o first_o adam_n all_o be_v reprobate_v and_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v elect_v and_o the_o election_n and_o reprobation_n stand_v not_o in_o the_o person_n but_o in_o the_o seed_n and_o yet_o the_o person_n be_v bless_v or_o curse_a in_o the_o love_n or_o in_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n according_a as_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n or_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n live_v and_o dwell_v and_o bear_v rule_v in_o the_o person_n and_o we_o do_v indeed_o decry_v and_o deny_v you_o the_o profess_a minister_n upon_o many_o account_n more_o than_o one_o and_o we_o have_v already_o and_o may_v in_o time_n to_o come_v show_v sufficient_a reason_n against_o you_o both_o in_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n and_o other_o way_n that_o you_o be_v not_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n but_o the_o minister_n of_o satan_n general_o that_o jesus_n christ_n as_o he_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n be_v in_o every_o one_o and_o that_o a_o measure_n or_o part_n of_o the_o substance_n that_o be_v conceive_v in_o the_o womb_n particular_a of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v in_o every_o one_o answ._n jesus_n christ_n he_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o abrahâ—…_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o after_o the_o spirit_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n and_o this_o christ_n that_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v who_o be_v dead_a but_o be_v alive_a and_o life_n for_o evermore_o the_o alone_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n he_o have_v give_v a_o measure_n of_o light_n and_o life_n unto_o every_o man_n and_o there_o be_v a_o light_n from_o he_o that_o shine_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n shine_v in_o darkness_n the_o light_n shine_v but_o the_o darkness_n comprehend_v it_o not_o and_o this_o be_v john_n testimony_n and_o be_v our_o testimony_n that_o christ_n enlighten_v every_o man_n or_o all_o mankind_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n for_o in_o he_o be_v life_n and_o the_o life_n be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n as_o the_o scripture_n say_v and_o the_o apostle_n preach_v the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o people_n
upon_o i_o many_o day_n i_o pass_v to_o dunkirk_n and_o that_o which_o i_o find_v upon_o i_o chief_o be_v to_o visit_v and_o warn_v the_o papist_n the_o jesuit_n and_o friar_n and_o that_o company_n of_o idolater_n and_o to_o sound_v the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n among_o they_o and_o to_o proclaim_v it_o in_o the_o pope_n border_n and_o to_o warn_v they_o of_o the_o day_n that_o be_v at_o hand_n upon_o they_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o sound_v forth_o among_o they_o the_o everlasting_a gospel_n of_o truth_n and_o against_o all_o their_o idolatrous_a way_n worship_n and_o practice_n which_o i_o have_v often_o feel_v the_o weight_n and_o burden_n of_o before_o ever_o i_o see_v outward_o what_o their_o way_n or_o practice_n be_v which_o when_o i_o see_v their_o idolatrous_a practice_n and_o worship_n and_o hear_v their_o doctrine_n and_o what_o they_o profess_v i_o find_v it_o to_o be_v according_a to_o what_o i_o have_v see_v and_o feel_v in_o the_o light_n that_o try_v all_o thing_n and_o about_o the_o six_o day_n of_o the_o three_o month_n 1659._o i_o with_o samuel_n fisher_n who_o be_v move_v to_o go_v with_o i_o ship_v from_o dover_n and_o come_v into_o dunkirk_n the_o next_o day_n and_o be_v stranger_n upon_o earth_n as_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o righteous_a seed_n ever_o be_v we_o wait_v in_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o his_o wisdom_n what_o to_o do_v and_o how_o to_o be_v guide_v to_o act_v and_o speak_v to_o his_o glory_n so_o the_o next_o morning_n the_o town_n mayor_n come_v to_o we_o in_o the_o street_n and_o require_v a_o account_n of_o our_o come_n and_o our_o name_n and_o from_o whence_o we_o come_v to_o which_o we_o give_v he_o sober_a answer_n and_o a_o reasonable_a account_n and_o that_o day_n it_o much_o spread_v over_o the_o town_n of_o our_o be_v come_v thither_o which_o wrought_v no_o small_a cogitation_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o many_o as_o what_o our_o business_n be_v and_o wherefore_o we_o be_v come_v so_o that_o the_o deputy_n governor_n colonel_n alsop_n with_o the_o council_n of_o officer_n send_v for_o we_o that_o night_n the_o chief_a governor_n not_o be_v in_o town_n so_o we_o go_v to_o they_o who_o do_v kind_o entreat_v we_o and_o examine_v we_o concern_v our_o come_n thither_o and_o what_o our_o business_n be_v there_o and_o such_o like_a to_o which_o we_o give_v they_o answer_n and_o stay_v with_o they_o in_o discourse_n some_o hour_n and_o the_o deputy_n governor_n much_o plead_v to_o we_o the_o danger_n of_o our_o stay_n in_o the_o town_n and_o fear_v the_o division_n that_o may_v grow_v among_o they_o through_o we_o and_o withal_o much_o desire_v we_o to_o depart_v the_o town_n suppose_v as_o he_o say_v the_o great_a danger_n that_o may_v incur_v unto_o the_o garrison_n through_o our_o stay_n but_o our_o answer_n be_v in_o much_o plainness_n if_o he_o desire_v we_o we_o can_v not_o receive_v any_o such_o desire_n and_o if_o he_o command_v we_o we_o can_v not_o obey_v his_o command_n in_o that_o case_n neither_o can_v we_o depart_v the_o town_n but_o in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o will_v we_o come_v thither_o and_o have_v many_o word_n and_o much_o reason_n with_o they_o that_o night_n we_o part_v from_o they_o and_o the_o next_o morning_n i_o be_v move_v to_o write_v this_o letter_n follow_v and_o to_o give_v they_o all_o a_o sober_a account_n of_o our_o come_n and_o what_o our_o work_n be_v in_o this_o world_n wheresoever_o we_o come_v which_o letter_n be_v deliver_v to_o they_o and_o read_v by_o many_o of_o they_o but_o to_o it_o we_o receive_v no_o answer_n according_a as_o the_o latter_a part_n do_v require_v as_o may_v be_v see_v dunkirk_n the_o eleaventh_n of_o the_o three_o month_n english_a account_n 1659._o to_o the_o deputy_n governor_n and_o the_o officer_n of_o the_o english_a army_n in_o dunkirk_n these_o friend_n we_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v lover_n of_o all_o your_o soul_n and_o wish_v well_o unto_o you_o in_o the_o lord_n that_o truth_n and_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n may_v be_v among_o you_o and_o in_o your_o heart_n and_o we_o be_v traveller_n in_o the_o labour_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n jesus_n for_o the_o elect_a seed_n â—ake_v have_v receive_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n into_o our_o heart_n through_o the_o revelation_n of_o christ_n in_o we_o who_o be_v our_o hope_n of_o glory_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v manifest_v great_o his_o power_n among_o we_o and_o reveal_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o our_o soul_n to_o our_o own_o everlasting_a satisfaction_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o also_o he_o have_v make_v we_o minister_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o of_o his_o word_n to_o many_o other_o to_o the_o turn_n of_o many_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o satan_n power_n to_o god_n and_o of_o he_o we_o be_v call_v and_o ordain_v by_o his_o spirit_n into_o this_o his_o work_n to_o preach_v the_o everlasting_a gospel_n to_o the_o nation_n and_o to_o war_n against_o antichrist_n the_o whore_n and_o false_a prophet_n who_o come_v up_o since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o have_v reign_v over_o all_o the_o world_n for_o many_o generation_n and_o this_o be_v our_o work_n in_o the_o world_n to_o fight_v the_o lamb_n battle_n with_o his_o spiritual_a weapon_n and_o armour_n and_o to_o follow_v he_o whithersoever_o he_o go_v and_o to_o give_v up_o our_o â—elves_n in_o his_o service_n to_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o he_o whatsoever_o he_o call_v we_o unto_o and_o in_o this_o hitherto_o have_v the_o power_n and_o mighty_a presence_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v with_o we_o and_o be_v with_o we_o unto_o this_o day_n and_o great_a be_v his_o name_n among_o we_o his_o people_n and_o to_o be_v praise_v for_o evermore_o and_o of_o this_o have_v god_n give_v we_o the_o sure_a witness_n in_o ourselves_o even_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n which_o bear_v we_o witness_v in_o our_o own_o conscience_n that_o these_o thing_n be_v true_a whether_o man_n believe_v or_o reject_v our_o testimony_n for_o we_o be_v not_o minister_n of_o man_n nor_o by_o man_n will_n neither_o do_v we_o stand_v to_o man_n judgement_n to_o be_v approve_v or_o disapprove_v thereby_o but_o to_o the_o witness_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o every_o conscience_n we_o do_v commend_v ourselves_o where_o ever_o any_o of_o we_o do_v come_v in_o the_o simplicity_n of_o truth_n in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o by_o word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v we_o be_v justify_v herein_o by_o he_o and_o by_o his_o witness_n in_o all_o man_n conscience_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o do_v suffer_v all_o thing_n patient_o and_o in_o the_o meek_a and_o quiet_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o as_o for_o we_o two_o in_o particular_a who_o be_v now_o come_v into_o the_o town_n of_o dunkirk_n as_o we_o have_v in_o some_o part_n declare_v unto_o you_o already_o and_o so_o here_o i_o again_o say_v unto_o you_o not_o be_v ashamed_a nor_o unwilling_a to_o give_v you_o a_o account_n of_o our_o come_n for_o we_o come_v to_o be_v make_v manifest_a open_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n in_o our_o doctrine_n principle_n and_o practice_n which_o be_v of_o and_o from_o the_o lord_n and_o full_o agree_v in_o all_o thing_n with_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n which_o be_v give_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n as_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n be_v move_v and_o as_o we_o have_v say_v to_o you_o we_o still_o testify_v we_o be_v move_v of_o god_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n to_o come_v unto_o this_o place_n in_o love_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o people_n and_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n god_n that_o have_v send_v we_o and_o not_o man_n and_o whether_o you_o believe_v we_o herein_o or_o do_v reject_v we_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n be_v sure_a and_o remain_v with_o we_o and_o for_o the_o truth_n hereof_o we_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o do_v and_o suffer_v but_o can_v do_v and_o suffer_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n whatsoever_o be_v put_v upon_o we_o though_o chief_o our_o come_n be_v so_o far_o as_o the_o lord_n show_v we_o in_o relation_n to_o these_o popish_a idolater_n to_o discourse_v with_o their_o jesuit_n friar_n and_o priest_n and_o to_o discover_v to_o they_o the_o error_n óf_v their_o way_n and_o the_o falseness_n of_o their_o worship_n and_o to_o testify_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o fear_n and_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n concern_v their_o church_n that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n but_o a_o false_a
the_o scripture_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o foundation_n but_o when_o he_o hear_v this_o he_o run_v away_o and_o flee_v like_o a_o hireling_n and_o will_v not_o stay_v and_o i_o be_v and_o be_o ready_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o any_o sober_a man_n to_o prove_v this_o to_o be_v false_a doctrine_n and_o of_o the_o devil_n and_o he_o to_o be_v no_o minister_n of_o christ_n who_o hold_v it_o forth_o and_o all_o you_o sober_a mind_a man_n may_v be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o who_o manage_v his_o work_n with_o so_o much_o wickedness_n and_o impudence_n while_o he_o stay_v and_o when_o it_o come_v to_o the_o very_a trial_n than_o he_o run_v away_o and_o will_v not_o stand_v though_o i_o desire_v he_o hereby_o do_v his_o guilt_n appear_v be_v fly_v the_o trial_n and_o this_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o business_n though_o not_o every_o particular_a word_n and_o i_o have_v gather_v it_o up_o to_o send_v you_o and_o he_o that_o when_o you_o see_v it_o and_o consider_v and_o read_v what_o you_o have_v do_v you_o may_v be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o and_o of_o your_o own_o unreasonableness_n and_o further_o he_o be_v already_o prove_v and_o may_v be_v more_o large_o hereafter_o to_o be_v one_o that_o god_n never_o send_v both_o by_o conversation_n and_o doctrine_n and_o no_o minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o not_o only_o in_o the_o house_n but_o when_o we_o be_v come_v forth_o such_o be_v your_o violence_n to_o the_o stop_n of_o we_o when_o we_o be_v paste_v and_o have_v not_o the_o mayor_n prevent_v it_o our_o suffer_v from_o some_o of_o you_o have_v be_v more_o than_o it_o be_v let_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n strike_v you_o and_o let_v his_o light_n search_v wicked_a and_o ungodly_a heart_n and_o repent_v of_o your_o do_n and_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o turn_v from_o your_o deceiver_n if_o you_o love_v your_o own_o soul_n and_o learn_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n which_o you_o have_v not_o yet_o know_v for_o in_o the_o broad_a way_n you_o be_v and_o the_o end_n of_o it_o will_v be_v unto_o your_o everlasting_a destruction_n and_o to_o you_o this_o be_v a_o warn_v and_o a_o visitation_n from_o the_o lord_n by_o a_o lover_n of_o your_o soul_n who_o be_v true_a though_o by_o you_o call_v and_o count_v a_o deceiver_n and_o this_o in_o love_n to_o your_o soul_n be_v send_v unto_o you_o e._n b._n here_o also_o follow_v certain_a query_n to_o christopher_n fowler_n the_o same_o time_n to_o which_o he_o never_o yet_o can_v give_v any_o sober_a answer_n therefore_o i_o here_o insert_v they_o that_o he_o may_v yet_o give_v his_o answer_n christopher_n fowler_n see_v thou_o be_v a_o man_n so_o irrational_a and_o so_o unsober_a to_o speak_v and_o fair_o to_o debate_v thing_n in_o discourse_n and_o thy_o auditory_a so_o rude_a and_o inhuman_a in_o behaviour_n and_o word_n therefore_o to_o thou_o these_o few_o query_n i_o propound_v to_o try_v thou_o whether_o thou_o will_v show_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n by_o writing_n more_o than_o by_o speak_v see_v therein_o i_o have_v try_v thou_o to_o be_v more_o like_o a_o wild_a inhuman_a creature_n than_o a_o sober_a and_o upright_a christian._n see_v the_o scripture_n say_v the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o beginning_n and_o the_o world_n be_v frame_v by_o it_o and_o it_o shall_v endure_v forever_o hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o i._o whether_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n yea_o or_o nay_o see_v the_o scripture_n be_v not_o in_o the_o beginning_n neither_o be_v the_o world_n frame_v by_o they_o neither_o can_v they_o endure_v forever_o hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o ii_o whether_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n be_v scripture_n yea_o or_o nay_o see_v it_o be_v confess_v that_o which_o be_v write_v of_o and_o declare_v of_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o truth_n which_o shall_v endure_v forever_o hence_o iquery_n of_o thou_o iii_o whether_o the_o scripture_n the_o write_n and_o the_o thing_n or_o subject_n declare_v and_o write_v of_o be_v not_o two_o distinct_a thing_n so_o as_o one_o may_v have_v the_o one_o and_o not_o the_o other_o yea_o 〈◊〉_d nay_o see_v god_n and_o his_o word_n will_n and_o mind_n be_v eternal_a infinite_a and_o endless_a hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o if_o thou_o have_v a_o understanding_n answer_n iu._n whether_o god_n his_o word_n will_n and_o mind_n be_v or_o can_v be_v contain_v or_o hold_v in_o scripture_n and_o write_n or_o but_o only_a part_n of_o the_o declaration_n of_o he_o of_o his_o word_n will_n and_o mind_n yea_o or_o nay_o see_v such_o be_v false_a prophet_n which_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o divine_v for_o money_n and_o seek_v for_o gain_n from_o their_o quarter_n hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o v._o whether_o by_o this_o rule_n be_v not_o thou_o prove_v a_o false_a prophet_n who_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o take_v hire_n for_o preach_v and_o have_v a_o quarter_n read_v of_o some_o part_n of_o it_o from_o which_o thou_o seek_v gain_v answer_v in_o plainness_n see_v every_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o its_o fruit_n as_o christ_n say_v hence_o i_o query_n vi_o whether_o by_o this_o rule_n thou_o that_o bring_v forth_o the_o same_o fruit_n as_o the_o false_a prophet_n do_v viz._n lie_v lightness_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o false_a accuse_v be_v not_o the_o same_o tree_n viz._n a_o false_a prophet_n see_v they_o be_v false_a prophet_n who_o run_v and_o be_v not_o send_v and_o do_v not_o profit_v they_o the_o people_n at_o all_o but_o clothe_v themselves_o with_o the_o wool_n and_o prepare_v war_n against_o they_o that_o put_v not_o into_o their_o mouth_n etc._n etc._n hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o vii_o whether_o by_o this_o rule_n thou_o be_v not_o prove_v a_o false_a prophet_n who_o can_v not_o prove_v that_o thou_o be_v send_v of_o god_n neither_o be_v the_o people_n profit_v by_o thou_o but_o be_v rude_a and_o wanton_a and_o wicked_a and_o thou_o prepare_v war_n against_o they_o that_o put_v not_o into_o thy_o mouth_n by_o sue_v they_o at_o law_n for_o tithe_n &_o c_o seeing_z scorn_v lie_v slander_v envy_n hatred_n lightness_n etc._n etc._n with_o much_o more_o of_o which_o thou_o be_v guilty_a be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o devil_n hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o viii_o whether_o by_o this_o rule_n be_v thou_o not_o prove_v to_o be_v no_o minister_n of_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o devil_n and_o a_o servant_n to_o he_o and_o a_o liver_n to_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o who_o these_o fruit_n of_o darkness_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n be_v abound_v see_v the_o scripture_n say_v the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o beginning_n and_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o foundation_n and_o no_o other_o can_v be_v lay_v hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o ix_o whether_o by_o this_o rule_n thou_o be_v not_o prove_v a_o deceiver_n and_o thy_o doctrine_n false_a and_o error_n and_o contrary_a to_o scripture_n who_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o beginning_n and_o say_v that_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v not_o christ_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o foundation_n and_o whether_o this_o doctrine_n of_o thou_o do_v not_o deny_v christ_n and_o so_o be_v prove_v to_o be_v antichrist_n answer_v according_a to_o truth_n see_v thou_o confess_v thou_o have_v hire_n for_o preach_v yet_o say_v thou_o preach_v not_o for_o hire_n hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o x._o whether_o any_o of_o the_o people_n of_o read_v will_v give_v thou_o so_o much_o a_o year_n if_o thou_o do_v not_o preach_v to_o they_o and_o if_o no_o then_o whether_o they_o do_v not_o give_v thou_o so_o much_o and_o thou_o receive_v it_o because_o thou_o preach_v unto_o they_o or_o do_v they_o give_v thou_o so_o much_o before_o thou_o preach_v or_o will_v they_o give_v thou_o any_o when_o thou_o do_v cease_v to_o preach_v to_o they_o try_v they_o when_o thou_o will_v and_o prove_v thyself_o a_o true_a prophet_n by_o preach_v some_o year_n and_o receive_v nothing_o and_o till_o than_o i_o charge_v thou_o to_o be_v a_o false_a prophet_n see_v the_o ministry_n which_o christ_n jesus_n send_v by_o the_o apostle_n do_v bring_v people_n that_o they_o need_v no_o man_n to_o teach_v they_o but_o as_o the_o anoint_v within_o they_o hence_o i_o query_n of_o thou_o xi_o whether_o by_o this_o rule_n thy_o ministry_n be_v prove_v not_o to_o be_v of_o christ_n jesus_n nor_o thou_o send_v of_o he_o by_o which_o none_o can_v come_v to_o this_o condition_n that_o they_o need_v no_o man_n to_o teach_v they_o produce_v any_o one_o if_o thou_o can_v and_o so_o a_o ministry_n of_o anti-christ_n
especial_o in_o this_o day_n wherein_o there_o be_v so_o many_o way_n and_o profession_n of_o church-ministry_n and_o worship_n and_o yet_o all_o profess_v the_o scripture_n be_v their_o rule_n of_o faith_n worship_n and_o practice_n and_o see_v that_o all_o sect_n do_v profess_v proof_n from_o scripture_n for_o what_o they_o hold_v forth_o what_o ground_n have_v the_o people_n to_o believe_v you_o more_o than_o other_o or_o other_o more_o than_o you_o for_o where_o people_n receive_v doctrine_n or_o religion_n by_o report_n from_o other_o without_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o their_o own_o heart_n this_o be_v not_o receive_v of_o the_o truth_n unto_o eternal_a life_n wherefore_o i_o exhort_v your_o congregation_n that_o every_o one_o among_o they_o may_v wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n to_o have_v a_o feeling_n and_o discern_v in_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o that_o each_o one_o may_v be_v lead_v and_o teach_v oâ—_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v deny_v all_o false_a minister_n and_o false_a worship_n and_o may_v worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n though_o the_o ministration_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o thereby_o will_v they_o discern_v between_o truth_n and_o error_n and_o will_v love_v the_o one_o and_o hate_v the_o other_o three_o you_o exhort_v that_o they_o keep_v themselves_o unspotted_a from_o the_o prevail_a corruption_n of_o these_o backslide_n time_n etc._n etc._n answ._n concern_v the_o time_n many_o be_v ignorant_a but_o this_o be_v certain_a at_o the_o present_a time_n wherein_o we_o be_v be_v the_o lord_n disquiet_v of_o man_n and_o its_o the_o latter_a day_n of_o antichist_n reign_n and_o government_n that_o have_v be_v in_o full_a power_n and_o authority_n for_o many_o generation_n and_o babylon_n that_o great_a city_n her_o ruin_n be_v threaten_v because_o of_o her_o abomination_n that_o have_v be_v many_o and_o great_a for_o the_o whole_a earth_n have_v be_v corrupt_v as_o it_o be_v write_v and_o now_o the_o call_v of_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o every_o man_n come_v out_o of_o babylon_n and_o deliver_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v not_o partake_v of_o their_o plague_n and_o happy_a be_v they_o that_o be_v make_v clean_a &_o unspotted_a from_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v find_v cover_v with_o her_o garment_n for_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v come_v and_o come_v upon_o babylon_n and_o all_o backsliders_a from_o god_n and_o his_o way_n now_o babylon_n be_v that_o great_a city_n which_o have_v rule_v over_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o in_o she_o have_v the_o blood_n of_o soul_n and_o of_o all_o just_a man_n be_v find_v four_o you_o exhort_v to_o endeavour_v a_o heal_n of_o those_o sad_a breach_n and_o division_n which_o have_v be_v among_o you_o etc._n etc._n answ._n now_o the_o sad_a breach_n and_o division_n which_o be_v indeed_o at_o present_a in_o this_o nation_n can_v be_v heal_v but_o as_o the_o cause_n and_o ground_n thereof_o be_v remove_v which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o ruler_n teacher_n and_o people_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n have_v bring_v distraction_n among_o they_o oh_o what_o ambition_n and_o self-seeking_a have_v be_v among_o the_o ruler_n what_o judge_v for_o gift_n and_o reward_n what_o neglect_v of_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n among_o they_o and_o oh_o how_o have_v they_o oppress_v the_o poor_a and_o tread_v down_o the_o needy_a and_o because_o hereof_o be_v the_o righteous_a god_n vex_v and_o oh_o what_o covetousness_n and_o greediness_n of_o gain_n â—re_n the_o teacher_n guilty_a of_o how_o do_v they_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o divine_a for_o money_n how_o have_v they_o unreasonable_o cause_v man_n to_o be_v imprison_v and_o their_o good_n to_o be_v spoil_v for_o wage_n and_o tithe_n and_o hire_n oh_o how_o have_v covetousness_n and_o idolatry_n and_o superstition_n abound_v among_o the_o teacher_n in_o this_o nation_n oh_o abominable_a have_v be_v their_o sin_n their_o oppression_n and_o self-seekings_a and_o because_o of_o these_o thing_n have_v the_o lord_n bring_v distraction_n among_o people_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o ruler_n and_o people_n cry_v for_o vengeance_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o till_o these_o iniquity_n be_v remove_v by_o repentance_n and_o forsake_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_v thereof_o shall_v never_o cease_v but_o breach_n upon_o breach_n will_v the_o lord_n make_v till_o the_o ruler_n and_o priest_n repent_v they_o of_o their_o iniquity_n god_n hand_n will_v be_v upon_o they_o both_o in_o judgement_n and_o for_o their_o sake_n that_o divine_a for_o money_n and_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o judge_v for_o reward_n will_v the_o lord_n make_v the_o nation_n as_o heap_n and_o as_o a_o plough_v field_n therefore_o let_v all_o people_n repent_v of_o their_o iniquity_n and_o return_v to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n in_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o become_v follower_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o this_o be_v the_o perfect_a way_n of_o heal_v of_o all_o breach_n inward_o and_o outward_o five_o you_o exhort_v to_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o spiritual_a and_o conscientious_a performance_n of_o family-duty_n etc._n etc._n answ._n man_n must_v first_o be_v awaken_v and_o enliven_v unto_o god_n before_o they_o can_v act_v for_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n and_o as_o for_o duty_n perform_v in_o pretence_n unto_o god_n traditional_o and_o without_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v but_o idolatry_n and_o the_o nation_n be_v weary_a of_o such_o a_o religion_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o hold_v traditional_o for_o thereby_o the_o soul_n immortal_a can_v be_v nourish_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o while_o you_o teach_v duty_n towards_o god_n by_o that_o rule_n while_o you_o teach_v pray_v sing_v repeat_v catechise_v by_o tradition_n and_o imitation_n without_o the_o leading_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o they_o you_o do_v but_o teach_v idolatry_n as_o long_o have_v be_v teach_v in_o the_o christian_a nation_n the_o do_v and_o perform_v such_o and_o such_o thing_n as_o christian-duty_n and_o practice_n and_o the_o force_v and_o compel_v of_o do_v such_o thing_n upon_o people_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a state_n and_o unconverted_a nature_n this_o religion_n and_o such_o performance_n of_o duty_n have_v be_v of_o babylon_n and_o of_o antichrist_n and_o a_o cheat_n upon_o people_n soul_n whereby_o many_o have_v be_v murder_v and_o slay_v in_o that_o great_a city_n and_o the_o form_n of_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n have_v be_v practise_v while_o duty_n have_v be_v perform_v unto_o god_n without_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o such_o their_o conscience_n be_v blind_v and_o the_o lord_n abhor_v their_o sacrifice_n and_o people_n must_v first_o come_v to_o feel_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n to_o regenerate_v they_o before_o they_o can_v perform_v any_o acceptable_a thing_n to_o god_n and_o therefore_o do_v not_o teach_v people_n to_o be_v hypocrite_n do_v not_o teach_v they_o such_o and_o such_o performance_n in_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n without_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o their_o own_o particular_n for_o if_o you_o do_v you_o make_v they_o but_o two_o fold_n more_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o such_o duty_n perform_v in_o that_o nature_n shall_v not_o cover_v nor_o hide_v from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v come_v upon_o all_o hypocrite_n six_o you_o exhort_v that_o they_o will_v cause_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n to_o submit_v to_o catechizing_n and_o train_v they_o up_o in_o the_o reverence_n of_o godly_a ministry_n etc._n etc._n answ._n it_o may_v be_v inquire_v into_o what_o you_o mean_v by_o cause_n they_o to_o submit_v how_o cause_v they_o by_o force_n and_o imposition_n upon_o their_o conscience_n by_o outward_a external_a personal_a punishment_n or_o threat_n be_v this_o your_o mean_v will_v you_o set_v up_o religion_n by_o violence_n and_o must_v child_n and_o servant_n be_v compel_v by_o restraint_n and_o force_n this_o be_v not_o the_o right_a way_n to_o promote_v religion_n and_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n nor_o to_o make_v child_n and_o servant_n true_o religious_a it_o be_v the_o beast_n that_o receive_v power_n from_o the_o dragon_n that_o cause_v all_o to_o worship_n both_o small_a and_o great_a child_n and_o servant_n and_o this_o cause_v to_o worship_n be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o apostasy_n when_o the_o true_a church_n be_v flee_v into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o all_o the_o time_n ever_o since_o have_v nation_n be_v cause_v and_o compel_v to_o such_o and_o such_o performance_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n and_o worship_n and_o such_o cause_v i_o be_o jealous_a your_o mean_v be_v whereby_o you_o will_v force_v and_o compel_v such_o manner_n
or_o to_o persecute_v any_o for_o their_o conscience_n and_o the_o exercise_n thereof_o towards_o god_n and_o now_o i_o come_v to_o the_o accusation_n itself_o which_o be_v this_o in_o substance_n that_o the_o quaker_n be_v enemy_n unto_o and_o have_v seek_v to_o root_v out_o the_o true_a protestant_a religion_n the_o word_n be_v these_o call_v upon_o the_o king_n to_o honour_v the_o lord_n which_o say_v he_o be_v do_v by_o establish_v and_o preserve_v the_o true_a protestant_a religion_n which_o of_o late_a year_n have_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n to_o be_v root_v out_o by_o anabaptist_n quaker_n and_o atheist_n page_n 6._o line_n 1_o 2_o 3._o of_o his_o book_n answ._n in_o answer_n to_o this_o divers_a thing_n be_v considerable_a as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o charge_n against_o we_o that_o this_o accuser_n have_v proceed_v in_o the_o same_o manner_n and_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o the_o jew_n scribe_n and_o pâ—â—â—isâ—â—s_n and_o chief_a priest_n proceed_v against_o christ_n jesus_n for_o they_o number_v he_o with_o transgressor_n as_o it_o be_v write_v and_o crucify_v he_o between_o two_o thief_n that_o they_o may_v add_v to_o his_o affliction_n and_o bring_v he_o under_o the_o great_a reproach_n to_o age_n after_o and_o thus_o this_o accuâ—â—â—_n have_v do_v in_o number_v the_o innocent_a people_n of_o god_n call_v quaker_n with_o and_o among_o transgressor_n even_o that_o he_o may_v the_o more_o add_v to_o their_o reproach_n and_o have_v his_o accusation_n hear_v before_o the_o king_n even_o that_o it_o may_v be_v receive_v for_o truth_n as_o if_o the_o quaker_n be_v no_o better_a than_o atheist_n that_o deny_v god_n for_o for_o this_o end_n this_o accuser_n in_o these_o term_n vilify_v we_o and_o make_v we_o equal_a in_o this_o account_n to_o the_o atheist_n and_o thus_o number_v we_o with_o transgressor_n and_o sinner_n and_o that_o unto_o the_o king_n and_o for_o this_o end_n no_o doubt_n that_o we_o may_v be_v destroy_v and_o cut_v off_o and_o crucify_v with_o such_o as_o deny_v the_o lord_n god_n oh_o how_o unjust_o and_o unmerciful_o have_v this_o our_o accuser_n proceed_v in_o thus_o deal_v towards_o we_o let_v the_o king_n and_o all_o people_n consider_v 2._o as_o for_o such_o as_o be_v atheist_n who_o deny_v there_o be_v a_o god_n or_o who_o deny_v the_o true_a god_n that_o be_v and_o who_o live_v after_o the_o desire_n of_o their_o own_o lust_n say_v let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o morrow_n we_o must_v die_v and_o there_o be_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o grave_a nor_o state_n of_o happiness_n or_o misery_n after_o this_o life_n such_o we_o do_v deny_v and_o have_v no_o affinity_n amity_n union_n nor_o fellowship_n with_o they_o nor_o they_o with_o we_o and_o this_o be_v well_o know_v through_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o full_o believe_v in_o bristol_n and_o i_o be_o persuade_v in_o the_o very_a conscience_n of_o this_o our_o accuser_n he_o know_v we_o be_v not_o such_o as_o deny_v god_n nor_o have_v any_o fellowship_n with_o such_o therefore_o how_o heinous_a be_v this_o man_n crime_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n who_o have_v abuse_v the_o whole_a nation_n with_o his_o slander_n and_o endeavour_v to_o mis-use_a the_o king_n ear_n with_o false_a information_n and_o have_v pervert_v his_o own_o conscience_n in_o speak_v contrary_a to_o it_o and_o have_v vex_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o lie_n and_o all_o in_o this_o his_o number_n of_o we_o in_o accusation_n with_o the_o atheist_n as_o if_o we_o be_v one_o with_o they_o and_o no_o better_a than_o they_o 3._o as_o for_o the_o anabaptist_n so_o call_v the_o other_o party_n with_o who_o we_o be_v account_v and_o number_v in_o the_o accuser_n charge_n it_o be_v well_o know_v what_o difference_n there_o be_v between_o we_o and_o they_o and_o how_o that_o we_o have_v be_v opposite_a one_o to_o the_o other_o in_o controversy_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o also_o in_o matter_n of_o judgement_n about_o government_n and_o fight_v with_o carnal_a weapon_n etc._n etc._n and_o they_o have_v deal_v sometime_o with_o we_o and_o proceed_v towards_o we_o too_o hardly_o and_o malicious_o as_o some_o of_o themselves_o know_v in_o accuse_v we_o to_o the_o power_n of_o the_o nation_n as_o this_o man_n have_v do_v but_o i_o shall_v at_o this_o time_n say_v no_o far_o of_o they_o then_o this_o there_o may_v be_v a_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n among_o they_o in_o many_o of_o they_o more_o than_o be_v in_o this_o our_o accuser_n though_o there_o be_v no_o small_a measure_n of_o error_n in_o judgement_n in_o they_o as_o concern_v many_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n hold_v by_o they_o and_o it_o be_v not_o my_o work_n now_o to_o accuse_v they_o neither_o to_o reward_v they_o evil_a for_o their_o evil_n but_o only_o on_o this_o occasion_n i_o be_o force_v to_o clear_v the_o truth_n for_o the_o better_a information_n of_o all_o and_o i_o do_v wish_v well_o to_o they_o and_o even_o that_o they_o may_v confess_v to_o the_o justness_n of_o god_n judgement_n in_o what_o have_v befall_v they_o in_o this_o the_o day_n of_o their_o reproof_n who_o have_v be_v too_o ambitious_a and_o hard-hearted_a towards_o other_o that_o have_v not_o be_v of_o their_o way_n and_o sect_n and_o now_o the_o lord_n deal_v just_o with_o they_o in_o bow_v they_o under_o other_o and_o in_o deface_v their_o glory_n which_o be_v of_o man_n and_o not_o of_o god_n but_o to_o the_o case_n in_o hand_n i_o return_v and_o say_v how_o unrighteous_a still_o do_v appear_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o our_o adversary_n charge_n for_o whatsoever_o the_o anabaptist_n or_o any_o other_o may_v hold_v or_o do_v though_o i_o at_o this_o time_n shall_v neither_o justify_v nor_o yet_o condemn_v all_o what_o they_o profess_v and_o practice_v can_v we_o be_v charge_v guilty_a of_o except_o it_o first_o be_v lawful_o prove_v that_o we_o holâ—_n and_o practice_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o as_o for_o we_o who_o be_v scornful_o call_v quaker_n which_o title_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o of_o derision_n and_o nick-naming_a i_o can_v in_o this_o place_n say_v much_o of_o we_o lest_o i_o shall_v be_v say_v to_o justify_v ourselves_o which_o i_o seek_v not_o to_o do_v because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o justify_v we_o neither_o do_v i_o love_v much_o to_o be_v hear_v in_o our_o own_o cause_n when_o it_o be_v only_o our_o own_o nor_o do_v i_o seek_v praise_n of_o man_n for_o we_o nor_o of_o man_n to_o be_v â—…ed_v yet_o this_o i_o may_v say_v on_o god_n account_n and_o in_o his_o cause_n and_o not_o of_o our_o 〈◊〉_d we_o be_v the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o he_o have_v call_v and_o choose_v and_o 〈◊〉_d and_o though_o hate_a of_o man_n yet_o it_o be_v for_o the_o lord_n sake_n and_o not_o for_o any_o 〈◊〉_d among_o man_n that_o can_v be_v chaâ—ged_v upon_o we_o and_o we_o be_v worshipper_n of_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—ue_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o they_o that_o be_v of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o against_o we_o but_o with_o we_o and_o as_o for_o any_o doctrine_n or_o practice_n in_o 〈◊〉_d religion_n hold_v forth_o by_o we_o they_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n 〈◊〉_d i_o assert_v and_o can_v prove_v if_o need_v require_v in_o opposition_n to_o any_o that_o shall_v â—â—â—y_v it_o for_o we_o be_v not_o of_o a_o new_a religion_n as_o if_o we_o worship_v strange_a god_n though_o by_o the_o ignorance_n of_o man_n we_o be_v so_o repute_v but_o be_v of_o the_o same_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o same_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o same_o light_n and_o life_n even_o as_o tâ—â—_n apostle_n and_o church_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v of_o and_o walk_v in_o in_o the_o day_n 〈◊〉_d old_a and_o this_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o make_v proof_n of_o if_o so_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v even_a beâ—â—â—â—_n the_o king_n and_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o do_v further_o declare_v that_o whatsoeâ—â—â—_n church-government_n ministry_n doctrine_n and_o ordinance_n faith_n and_o â—â—â—ship_n and_o whatsoever_o religion_n in_o whosoever_o that_o be_v not_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n but_o differ_v from_o and_o contrary_a to_o that_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n i_o do_v for_o myself_o and_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o all_o they_o that_o be_v one_o with_o i_o utter_o renounce_v and_o â—â—y_v and_o free_o give_v witness_n against_o notwithstanding_o upon_o whatsoever_o foundation_n such_o church-government_n ministry_n doctrine_n faith_n and_o worship_n be_v build_v if_o not_o upon_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o alone_a foundation_n and_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o provable_a thereby_o they_o be_v antichristian_a and_o the_o lord_n will_v confound_v
which_o he_o will_v bring_v upon_o other_o again_o the_o accuser_n charge_v we_o that_o we_o will_v neither_o have_v king_n magistrate_n 〈◊〉_d minister_n but_o of_o ourselves_o etc._n etc._n answ._n 1._o i_o have_v before_o mention_v what_o kind_n of_o ruler_n and_o government_n we_o will_v have_v even_o such_o as_o be_v just_a man_n and_o man_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o hate_v covetousness_n and_o every_o evil_a way_n and_o such_o be_v of_o we_o even_o such_o we_o will_v have_v to_o reign_v as_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n who_o will_v be_v a_o praise_n to_o they_o that_o do_v well_o and_o a_o terror_n to_o evil-doer_n and_o that_o will_v only_o rule_v and_o reign_v for_o the_o lord_n exercise_v and_o execute_v his_o righteous_a law_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o such_o will_v be_v bless_v in_o their_o authority_n 2._o and_o till_o such_o only_a rule_n and_o bear_v the_o sword_n of_o justice_n in_o the_o earth_n we_o do_v know_v peace_n and_o happiness_n can_v never_o be_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n but_o division_n and_o confusion_n will_v arise_v and_o be_v bring_v forth_o for_o it_o be_v the_o only_a blessedness_n of_o a_o government_n in_o any_o nation_n when_o the_o authority_n itself_o be_v just_a â—ad_n according_a to_o god_n and_o when_o such_o as_o bear_v the_o execution_n thereof_o be_v just_a king_n righteous_a magistrate_n and_o minister_n of_o justice_n that_o will_v judge_v for_o god_n and_o not_o for_o man_n and_o we_o seek_v not_o the_o place_n of_o government_n in_o this_o world_n nor_o do_v we_o intrude_v ourselves_o into_o such_o place_n though_o this_o we_o say_v while_o that_o spirit_n reign_v and_o rule_n in_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o contrary_a to_o we_o peace_n and_o happiness_n in_o good_a government_n among_o man_n through_o the_o world_n can_v never_o be_v though_o we_o be_v true_o subject_a to_o whatsoever_o authority_n be_v set_v over_o we_o by_o do_v or_o suffer_v then_o the_o accuser_n speak_v of_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o say_v according_a to_o this_o the_o quaker_n have_v go_v through_o ireland_n and_o he_o speak_v of_o god_n wrath_n follow_v for_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o this_o say_v he_o be_v just_a like_o the_o quaker_n doctrine_n now_o answ._n that_o the_o quaker_n scornful_o so_o call_v have_v go_v through_o ireland_n and_o through_o many_o other_o nation_n of_o the_o word_n to_o teach_v and_o preach_v truth_n and_o righteousness_n this_o be_v true_a and_o without_o occasion_n of_o a_o evil_a charge_n against_o they_o for_o so_o do_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v prosper_v we_o and_o be_v with_o we_o to_o the_o turn_n of_o many_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n and_o we_o have_v testimony_n in_o the_o conscience_n of_o many_o for_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n and_o this_o be_v not_o error_n nor_o heresy_n to_o proclaim_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n because_o of_o the_o hardness_n of_o people_n heart_n for_o that_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o all_o hard-hearted_a man_n and_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o this_o doctrine_n for_o it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n and_o but_o that_o this_o accuser_n be_v give_v up_o to_o blindness_n of_o mind_n he_o will_v never_o have_v mention_v these_o thing_n against_o we_o nor_o use_v our_o name_n in_o reproach_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o last_o whereas_o he_o say_v some_o of_o the_o quaker_n say_v they_o be_v jew_n and_o be_v not_o but_o be_v of_o the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n and_o thou_o charge_v james_n naylor_n with_o â—â—ying_v that_o he_o be_v christ_n and_o that_o one_o shall_v say_v george_z fox_n be_v john_n baptist_n and_o such_o false_a prophet_n and_o prophecy_n we_o have_v hear_v too_o much_o of_o etc._n etc._n answ._n 1_o that_o they_o say_v they_o be_v jew_n and_o be_v not_o be_v such_o as_o have_v a_o name_n to_o live_v but_o be_v dead_a who_o say_v and_o do_v not_o but_o we_o be_v not_o such_o so_o this_o his_o charge_n be_v false_a and_o wicked_a and_o of_o the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n he_o do_v manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v by_o his_o accuse_v of_o the_o brethren_n and_o as_o for_o iâ—…s_n naylor_n he_o never_o say_v he_o be_v christ_n through_o this_o have_v be_v cast_v as_o a_o foul_a reproach_n upon_o he_o by_o other_o yet_o it_o never_o be_v prove_v against_o he_o lawful_o noâ—_n any_o thing_n tend_v thereunto_o save_v that_o he_o say_v christ_n be_v in_o he_o as_o 〈◊〉_d iâ—_n in_o every_o member_n of_o his_o body_n according_a to_o measure_n and_o as_o for_o the_o story_n of_o george_n fox_n there_o be_v many_o such_o lie_a story_n that_o have_v go_v abroad_o in_o these_o nation_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a but_o over_o all_o these_o thing_n truth_n â—ath_v get_v the_o victory_n and_o the_o lord_n work_n must_v prosper_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o all_o lyâ—rs_n must_v be_v confound_v and_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n and_o this_o iâ—_n our_o portion_n from_o the_o world_n as_o christ_n say_v they_o shall_v speak_v all_o manner_n of_o evil_n against_o you_o false_o for_o my_o name_n sake_n but_o great_a shall_v be_v your_o reward_n in_o heaven_n and_o this_o be_v for_o a_o testimony_n against_o they_o that_o our_o enemy_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o for_o a_o testimony_n to_o we_o that_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o thus_o i_o have_v return_v our_o defence_n before_o you_o against_o his_o several_a lie_n and_o slander_n and_o it_o be_v leave_v to_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n in_o your_o conscience_n to_o be_v judge_n in_o this_o case_n between_o we_o and_o he_o and_o if_o you_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o moderation_n and_o meekness_n and_o will_v judge_v according_a to_o equity_n i_o doubt_v not_o but_o the_o cause_n be_v clear_a against_o our_o adversary_n who_o wrongful_o and_o to_o a_o wicked_a and_o evil_a intent_n have_v hatch_v mischief_n against_o we_o and_o bring_v it_o forth_o before_o you_o and_o we_o desire_v nothing_o of_o revenge_n towards_o he_o for_o his_o evil_a work_n but_o do_v leave_v he_o to_o be_v reward_v of_o the_o lord_n who_o will_v just_o give_v he_o and_o all_o man_n according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o now_o i_o have_v a_o few_o consideration_n to_o present_v unto_o you_o three_o in_o particular_a as_o such_o in_o that_o capacity_n who_o bear_v rule_v in_o this_o land_n 1._o consider_v how_o that_o you_o be_v set_v in_o place_n and_o authority_n and_o aught_o to_o judge_v and_o govern_v for_o god_n alone_o and_o to_o be_v a_o terror_n to_o all_o evil-doer_n and_o a_o praise_n to_o all_o that_o do_v well_o and_o the_o live_a god_n require_v of_o you_o to_o do_v justice_n truth_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o land_n to_o hear_v the_o cry_n of_o the_o widow_n and_o fatherless_a and_o to_o judge_v upright_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o poor_a without_o respect_n to_o your_o own_o self-end_n and_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v meek_a and_o humble_a man_n in_o your_o place_n of_o care_n and_o trust_v which_o iâ—_n commit_v unto_o you_o and_o take_v heed_n that_o your_o heart_n be_v not_o lift_v up_o in_o the_o honour_n of_o high_a place_n and_o so_o judgement_n mercy_n and_o truth_n be_v neglect_v and_o oppression_n and_o cruelty_n be_v bring_v forth_o 2._o consider_v that_o if_o you_o do_v justice_n and_o righteousness_n and_o walk_v humble_o with_o the_o lord_n and_o exercise_v mercy_n and_o truth_n in_o the_o land_n and_o hear_v the_o cry_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o deliver_v the_o afflict_a then_o the_o lord_n can_v make_v you_o a_o blessing_n to_o yourselves_o and_o to_o the_o people_n but_o if_o you_o be_v proud_a and_o exalt_a and_o ambitious_a and_o vainglorious_a and_o exercise_v cruelty_n and_o oppression_n and_o tread_v down_o the_o poor_a and_o vex_v the_o needy_a and_o grieve_v the_o lord_n god_n by_o your_o iniquity_n then_o god_n will_v cast_v you_o down_o and_o lay_v your_o honour_n in_o the_o dust_n and_o make_v you_o a_o curse_n and_o a_o reproach_n and_o your_o name_n and_o memorial_n shall_v be_v a_o stink_n and_o the_o justice_n of_o the_o lord_n hand_n shall_v effect_v it_o 3._o consider_v that_o you_o be_v man_n and_o not_o god_n and_o your_o strength_n flesh_n and_o not_o spirit_n and_o there_o be_v a_o god_n great_a than_o all_o who_o be_v above_o all_o who_o can_v sudden_o in_o a_o moment_n save_o his_o people_n and_o destroy_v his_o enemy_n and_o he_o can_v break_v you_o down_o and_o never_o raise_v you_o up_o he_o can_v turn_v his_o hand_n upon_o you_o and_o all_o mankind_n as_o the_o potter_n do_v with_o his_o clay_n even_o tread_v
be_o confident_a that_o the_o king_n have_v better_a experience_n of_o we_o than_o to_o believe_v these_o our_o malicious_a accuser_n and_o i_o do_v appeal_n to_o he_o from_o the_o knowledge_n which_o he_o have_v already_o of_o we_o that_o he_o believe_v we_o be_v innocent_a and_o not_o guilty_a of_o those_o thing_n thus_o unjust_o charge_v upon_o we_o and_o i_o question_v not_o but_o he_o will_v right_o understand_v that_o these_o accusation_n be_v more_o out_o of_o hatred_n and_o envy_n against_o we_o than_o out_o of_o desire_n to_o benefit_v the_o king_n by_o such_o presentation_n 2._o i_o do_v testify_v unto_o the_o king_n and_o before_o the_o whole_a world_n that_o we_o do_v profess_v and_o believe_v concern_v the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o bless_a gospel_n and_o the_o holy_a scripture_n i_o say_v we_o do_v believe_v and_o make_v prefession_n in_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n concern_v all_o these_o thing_n and_o by_o our_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n do_v persuade_v all_o people_n to_o believe_v and_o not_o seduce_v any_o from_o these_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o this_o be_v know_v through_o these_o kingdom_n concern_v we_o though_o we_o stand_v now_o accuse_v false_o concern_v these_o matter_n before_o the_o king_n but_o as_o for_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o life_n we_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o life_n &_o faith_n unto_o the_o saint_n and_o lead_v not_o contrary_a but_o according_a unto_o the_o scripture_n in_o the_o belief_n and_o practice_n of_o whatsoever_o the_o scripture_n say_v and_o if_o these_o petitioner_n do_v make_v the_o scripture_n the_o rule_n of_o their_o life_n and_o practice_n for_o the_o denial_n of_o which_o they_o here_o accuse_v we_o they_o will_v not_o have_v cut_v off_o ear_n banish_v and_o put_v to_o death_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o proceed_v from_o another_o spirit_n than_o that_o which_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n 3._o concern_v government_n our_o principle_n and_o practice_n be_v well_o know_v to_o many_o and_o partly_o to_o the_o king_n we_o be_v not_o enemy_n unto_o government_n itself_o as_o these_o our_o accuser_n do_v charge_n we_o but_o it_o be_v our_o principle_n and_o have_v ever_o be_v and_o be_v our_o practice_n to_o be_v subject_a to_o whatsoever_o government_n be_v set_v up_o over_o we_o either_o by_o do_v or_o suffer_v and_o neither_o to_o vilify_v nor_o rebel_v against_o any_o government_n or_o governor_n by_o any_o malicious_a plot_n or_o contrivance_n but_o to_o walk_v in_o meekness_n and_o humility_n towards_o all_o be_v subject_a for_o conscience_n sake_n as_o i_o have_v say_v either_o by_o do_v or_o suffer_v and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o the_o king_n be_v sufficient_o inform_v hereof_o and_o believe_v this_o testimony_n 4._o as_o for_o our_o doctrine_n tend_v to_o subvert_v both_o church_n and_o state_n this_o be_v also_o a_o false_a accusation_n and_o slander_n for_o our_o doctrine_n be_v to_o convert_v and_o not_o to_o subvert_v even_o to_o convert_v to_o god_n and_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n that_o man_n shall_v live_v in_o these_o thing_n and_o forsake_v all_o that_o which_o be_v contrary_a and_o this_o effect_v our_o doctrine_n have_v wrought_v in_o the_o world_n as_o the_o testimony_n of_o many_o conscience_n shall_v bear_v witness_n oh_o let_v the_o king_n consider_v of_o our_o defence_n as_o well_o as_o of_o our_o enemy_n charge_n who_o have_v think_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o whip_v most_o cruel_o banish_v cut_v ear_n and_o put_v to_o death_n the_o innocent_a but_o must_v still_o accuse_v they_o false_o and_o seek_v to_o cover_v themselves_o by_o fawn_v and_o flatter_a address_n unto_o the_o king_n like_a as_o if_o they_o have_v do_v no_o evil_a whenas_o the_o god_n or_o heaven_n be_v witness_n to_o who_o we_o can_v appeal_v that_o our_o brethren_n suffer_v the_o torture_n of_o shameful_a death_n in_o new-england_n through_o their_o unjust_a law_n and_o sentence_n as_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o the_o live_a god_n for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o for_o his_o truth_n which_o they_o hold_v until_o death_n and_o not_o for_o evil-doing_a and_o the_o executioner_n of_o these_o inhuman_a cruelty_n seem_v so_o far_o from_o repentance_n for_o their_o evil_n do_v that_o they_o rather_o justify_v themselves_o in_o what_o they_o have_v do_v and_o cease_v not_o to_o smite_v and_o wound_n and_o reproach_v the_o innocent_a and_o that_o before_o the_o king_n and_o that_o after_o they_o have_v martyr_a they_o again_o these_o petitioner_n say_v after_o all_o other_o mean_n for_o a_o long_a time_n use_v in_o vain_a we_o be_v at_o last_o constrain_v for_o our_o own_o safety_n say_v they_o to_o pass_v a_o sentence_n of_o banishment_n against_o they_o upon_o pain_n of_o death_n such_o be_v their_o dangerous_a impetuous_a and_o desperate_a turbulence_n to_o religion_n and_o to_o the_o state_n civil_a and_o ecclesiastical_a as_o that_o 〈◊〉_d unwilling_a soever_o can_v it_o have_v be_v avoid_v the_o magistrate_n at_o least_o in_o conscience_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n judge_v himself_o call_v for_o the_o defence_n of_o all_o to_o keep_v the_o passage_n with_o the_o point_n of_o the_o sword_n hold_v towards_o they_o this_o can_v do_v no_o harm_n say_v they_o to_o they_o that_o will_v be_v warn_v thereby_o their_o willing_a rush_v themselves_o thereupon_o be_v their_o own_o act_n and_o we_o with_o all_o humility_n conceive_v a_o crime_n bring_v their_o blood_n upon_o their_o own_o head_n by_o way_n of_o answer_n to_o this_o let_v it_o be_v consider_v 1._o what_o mean_n be_v for_o a_o long_a time_n use_v before_o they_o put_v they_o to_o death_n be_v shameful_a to_o mention_v be_v it_o not_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o cruel_a whip_n banishment_n imprisonment_n cut_v off_o ear_n and_o take_v their_o good_n by_o violence_n it_o be_v true_a by_o this_o mean_v the_o petitioner_n deal_v with_o the_o quaker_n and_o never_o by_o any_o christian_a like_o mean_n for_o the_o very_a first_o of_o our_o friend_n that_o ever_o come_v among_o they_o they_o make_v they_o prisoner_n ere_o they_o come_v on_o shore_n and_o inhumane_o deal_v with_o they_o and_o banish_v they_o and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o fair_a mean_n that_o ever_o be_v use_v by_o they_o which_o be_v not_o gospel-mean_n nor_o the_o way_n by_o which_o the_o church_n of_o new-england_n ought_v to_o have_v proceed_v have_v our_o friend_n be_v in_o error_n and_o such_o as_o they_o say_v of_o they_o it_o have_v be_v their_o duty_n to_o have_v gain_v they_o by_o love_n by_o mercy_n and_o by_o long-suffering_a these_o be_v the_o weapon_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v use_v towards_o they_o that_o be_v in_o error_n in_o order_n to_o the_o convert_n of_o they_o from_o the_o error_n but_o contrary_a to_o this_o the_o magistrate_n and_o church-member_n of_o new-england_n take_v cain_n weapon_n and_o deal_v cruel_o and_o not_o like_a christian_n nor_o like_o sober_a man_n towards_o the_o innocent_a but_o their_o thus_o proceed_v be_v in_o vain_a as_o themselves_o acknowledge_v for_o notwithstanding_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n grow_v and_o increase_v and_o many_o be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n throughout_o new-england_n 2._o let_v it_o be_v consider_v what_o their_o dangerous_a and_o desperate_a turbulence_n be_v to_o state_n civil_a and_o ecclesiastical_a do_v ever_o these_o poor_a people_n who_o they_o condemn_v and_o put_v to_o shameful_a death_n lift_v up_o a_o hand_n against_o they_o or_o appear_v in_o any_o turbulent_a gesture_n towards_o they_o be_v they_o ever_o find_v with_o any_o carnal_a weapon_n about_o they_o or_o what_o be_v their_o crime_n save_v that_o they_o warn_v sinner_n to_o repent_v and_o the_o ungodly_a to_o turn_v from_o his_o way_n we_o appeal_v to_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n on_o their_o behalf_n who_o they_o have_v martyr_a for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o have_v no_o other_o offence_n to_o charge_n upon_o they_o save_v their_o conversation_n doctrine_n and_o practice_n as_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n and_o this_o be_v witness_v by_o many_o of_o their_o neighbour_n though_o themselves_o have_v harden_v their_o heart_n against_o the_o reproof_n of_o god_n witness_n and_o we_o certain_o believe_v it_o be_v their_o malice_n and_o envy_n that_o constrain_v they_o to_o pass_v sentence_n of_o death_n upon_o they_o and_o not_o the_o equity_n of_o either_o just_a law_n of_o god_n or_o man_n for_o they_o deserve_v not_o the_o merit_n of_o death_n such_o be_v the_o innocency_n of_o their_o cause_n and_o they_o be_v no_o more_o safe_a by_o the_o take_n away_o the_o life_n of_o our_o
though_o some_o may_v profess_v good_a conscience_n and_o cry_v for_o liberty_n thereof_o in_o their_o false_a sect_n and_o religion_n not_o teach_v they_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n yet_o the_o civil_a magistrate_n ought_v not_o to_o punish_v and_o use_v violence_n to_o such_o for_o their_o religion_n but_o if_o they_o do_v they_o persecute_v and_o the_o lord_n will_v lay_v it_o to_o their_o charge_n but_o yet_o this_o be_v safe_a for_o all_o first_o to_o obtain_v true_a liberty_n of_o conscience_n to_o god-ward_n and_o to_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v teach_v only_o by_o it_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n and_o religion_n that_o they_o may_v not_o err_v in_o conscience_n and_o judgement_n in_o spiritual_a matter_n nor_o suffer_v wrongful_o under_o pretence_n of_o righteousness_n sake_n whenas_o it_o be_v not_o true_o so_o chap_n iu._n concern_v the_o diversity_n of_o judgement_n in_o religion_n to_o all_o you_o that_o be_v of_o divers_a judgement_n and_o opinion_n in_o and_o concern_v spiritual_a matter_n who_o be_v divide_v about_o faith_n doctrine_n worship_n and_o church_n government_n some_o of_o you_o hold_v one_o thing_n &_o some_o another_o different_a and_o contrary_a to_o that_o be_v diverse_o divide_v in_o mind_n and_o heart_n concern_v the_o matter_n that_o be_v one_o in_o themselves_o &_o to_o which_o you_o all_o assent_n as_o to_o the_o thing_n in_o themselves_o and_o yet_o be_v different_a &_o contrary_a mind_a about_o the_o selfsame_a thing_n to_o you_o all_o i_o be_o move_v to_o write_v that_o so_o you_o may_v be_v inform_v perfect_o first_o what_o the_o cause_n be_v of_o your_o division_n and_o why_o it_o be_v thus_o among_o you_o and_o second_o of_o the_o bad_a effect_n and_o fruit_n such_o division_n have_v bring_v forth_o and_o last_o the_o mean_v and_o way_n of_o reconciliation_n that_o you_o may_v come_v into_o love_n and_o peace_n and_o unity_n with_o god_n and_o one_o with_o another_o in_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o his_o kingdom_n first_o the_o cause_n of_o your_o division_n and_o of_o the_o diversity_n of_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n that_o be_v among_o you_o concern_v the_o thing_n and_o matter_n of_o god_n kingdom_n be_v because_o you_o want_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o guide_v you_o and_o it_o be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o your_o knowledge_n and_o judgement_n and_o you_o want_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o which_o be_v unity_n among_o saint_n therefore_o be_v it_o you_o be_v so_o divide_v and_o divers_a and_o different_a and_o contrary_a one_o to_o another_o in_o these_o thing_n it_o be_v because_o you_o want_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n i_o say_v which_o only_o teach_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o give_v a_o understanding_n in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o matter_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o teach_v true_a faith_n true_a doctrine_n and_o true_a worship_n and_o all_o thing_n about_o church_n ministry_n and_o religion_n and_o if_o that_o you_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o you_o and_o be_v teach_v and_o guide_v by_o it_o it_o will_v teach_v you_o into_o one_o faith_n and_o one_o truth_n and_o into_o the_o true_a worship_n and_o into_o the_o true_a church-government_n and_o you_o will_v be_v in_o unity_n and_o peace_n and_o if_o you_o all_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o which_o spirit_n the_o saint_n of_o god_n be_v guide_v in_o day_n past_a it_o will_v teach_v you_o into_o unity_n and_o to_o be_v of_o one_o mind_n one_o heart_n and_o one_o soul_n in_o all_o the_o matter_n pertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n in_o faith_n worship_n doctrine_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o if_o you_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n i_o say_v and_o be_v teach_v by_o it_o than_o you_o will_v have_v unity_n with_o god_n and_o one_o with_o another_o in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o there_o will_v have_v be_v no_o division_n nor_o contention_n among_o you_o about_o spiritual_a matter_n but_o because_o you_o want_v that_o therefore_o you_o have_v strife_n and_o division_n among_o you_o even_o throughout_o all_o christendom_n here_o be_v a_o nation_n and_o a_o kingdom_n hold_v such_o a_o faith_n and_o worship_n and_o there_o be_v another_o people_n hold_v faith_n and_o worship_n contrary_a to_o that_o and_o here_o be_v one_o sect_n of_o people_n and_o there_o be_v another_o different_a in_o faith_n judgement_n and_o opinion_n and_o this_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o whole_a christendom_n that_o all_o shall_v profess_v christ_n jesus_n and_o faith_n in_o he_o and_o salvation_n by_o he_o and_o his_o doctrine_n and_o worship_n and_o yet_o be_v in_o strife_n &_o division_n and_o in_o great_a contention_n concern_v the_o same_o some_o hold_v and_o practise_v one_o manner_n of_o faith_n worship_n and_o doctrine_n and_o other_o hold_v contrary_a and_o different_a and_o this_o show_v that_o you_o be_v all_o fall_v from_o the_o life_n of_o christianity_n as_o it_o be_v hold_v in_o the_o apostle_n day_n among_o the_o true_a church_n for_o they_o be_v of_o one_o heart_n mind_n soul_n and_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v write_v they_o be_v of_o one_o faith_n of_o one_o worship_n of_o one_o doctrine_n and_o have_v one_o way_n of_o church-government_n and_o this_o continue_a among_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n till_o there_o be_v some_o that_o have_v err_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o then_o they_o also_o err_v in_o faith_n in_o doctrine_n and_o in_o all_o other_o thing_n relate_v to_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o apostate_n christian_n that_o have_v err_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o divide_v themselves_o from_o the_o true_a church_n and_o differ_v in_o judgement_n among_o themselves_o and_o this_o be_v because_o they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o will_v have_v keep_v they_o in_o unity_n with_o god_n and_o one_o with_o another_o for_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o love_n among_o the_o saint_n so_o now_o all_o you_o who_o be_v divide_v in_o your_o knowledge_n and_o judgement_n and_o be_v in_o contention_n one_o with_o another_o about_o the_o matter_n pertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n you_o be_v the_o apostate_n christian_n and_o you_o be_v without_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o first_o apostate_n christian_n err_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o become_v divide_v from_o the_o true_a faith_n and_o from_o the_o true_a worship_n and_o also_o among_o themselves_o and_o you_o never_o yet_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o you_o may_v come_v into_o unity_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o one_o with_o another_o and_o that_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o all_o your_o division_n in_o religious_a matter_n because_o you_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o teach_v you_o and_o to_o unite_v your_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o one_o to_o another_o but_o you_o have_v the_o scripture_n traditional_o by_o descent_n through_o age_n which_o do_v describe_v and_o declare_v of_o that_o faith_n and_o doctrine_n and_o of_o the_o worship_n and_o church-government_n which_o be_v among_o the_o saint_n of_o old_a which_o they_o hold_v and_o practise_v and_o from_o the_o scripture_n which_o declare_v of_o the_o thing_n from_o thence_o you_o take_v up_o a_o conceit_n and_o false_a judgement_n and_o a_o imitation_n and_o a_o false_a conformity_n and_o then_o each_o sort_n of_o you_o call_v that_o your_o faith_n and_o church-government_n and_o some_o after_o one_o manner_n of_o form_n and_o some_o after_o another_o and_o thus_o you_o be_v divide_v because_o you_o want_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n which_o spirit_n do_v work_v true_a faith_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o give_v they_o forth_o in_o day_n of_o old_a and_o it_o teach_v they_o worship_n faith_n doctrine_n and_o all_o thing_n concern_v god_n kingdom_n for_o the_o spirit_n lead_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o now_o you_o want_v the_o same_o spirit_n that_o wrought_v in_o they_o and_o teach_v they_o and_o you_o have_v but_o their_o word_n to_o wit_n the_o scripture_n from_o thence_o in_o the_o wisdom_n which_o be_v below_o and_o in_o the_o carnal_a reason_n and_o in_o the_o first_o man_n understanding_n each_o nation_n take_v up_o a_o conceit_n that_o it_o be_v so_o and_o so_o and_o take_v up_o a_o imitation_n of_o worship_n and_o church-government_n according_a to_o their_o own_o sensual_a wisdom_n and_o according_a to_o the_o breadth_n and_o depth_n of_o their_o conceit_n and_o then_o imitate_v and_o that_o several_o and_o diverse_o and_o in_o a_o divide_a manner_n and_o this_o be_v among_o kingdom_n and_o among_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n this_o division_n in_o matter_n of_o faith_n worship_n and_o doctrine_n and_o church
scripture_n but_o rather_o such_o as_o inflict_v suffering_n upon_o we_o and_o for_o any_o of_o our_o principle_n and_o doctrine_n that_o we_o hold_v we_o deserve_v no_o punishment_n nor_o persecution_n because_o hereof_o for_o we_o testify_v before_o god_n angel_n and_o man_n that_o we_o hold_v and_o maintain_v no_o principle_n of_o religion_n nor_o practice_n of_o worship_n nor_o doctrine_n of_o gospel_n but_o what_o be_v according_a to_o scripture_n of_o truth_n and_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v try_v and_o prove_v in_o that_o case_n and_o to_o bring_v the_o matter_n to_o issue_n in_o fair_a proceed_n with_o any_o man_n that_o shall_v object_v the_o contrary_a and_o thus_o the_o judgement_n of_o scripture_n be_v for_o we_o as_o we_o suppose_v at_o least_o and_o if_o we_o be_v in_o error_n either_o by_o deny_v any_o thing_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n or_o affirm_v any_o thing_n on_o the_o other_o we_o have_v not_o be_v hitherto_o well_o proceed_v against_o in_o order_n to_o our_o conviction_n second_o we_o be_v accuse_v as_o for_o a_o great_a crime_n and_o imprison_v because_o we_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o name_n and_o power_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o and_o to_o worship_n he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o prayer_n to_o god_n and_o exhortation_n one_o to_o another_o to_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n but_o what_o judgement_n do_v the_o law_n and_o gospel_n and_o holy_a scripture_n give_v and_o our_o neighbour_n also_o between_o we_o in_o this_o case_n le_fw-fr we_o come_v all_o to_o their_o bar_n and_o receive_v just_a sentence_n plea_n first_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n law_n christ_n gospel_n and_o holy_a scripture_n be_v not_o against_o our_o meeting_n together_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a do_v command_v we_o and_o exhort_v we_o with_o promise_n of_o blessing_n to_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o to_o wait_v upon_o he_o and_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o primitive_a christian_n to_o assemble_v themselves_o together_o in_o that_o form_n and_o manner_n as_o we_o do_v at_o this_o day_n to_o wit_n in_o a_o private_a manner_n and_o separate_v from_o the_o multitude_n and_o all_o the_o jew_n synagogue_n as_o in_o act_n 1._o 17._o the_o saint_n and_o disciple_n both_o man_n and_o woman_n to_o the_o number_n of_o one_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o which_o be_v far_o more_o than_o five_o go_v into_o a_o upper_a chamber_n be_v a_o private_a place_n and_o no_o public_a synagogue_n and_o their_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n according_a as_o we_o do_v at_o this_o day_n thus_o the_o scripture_n justify_v the_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o meeting_n and_o condemn_v they_o not_o again_o in_o act_n 20._o 8._o the_o saint_n and_o disciple_n be_v gather_v together_o in_o a_o upper_a chamber_n and_o paul_n preach_v unto_o they_o until_o midnight_n here_o be_v a_o private_a meeting_n far_o above_o the_o number_n of_o five_o and_o out_o of_o any_o public_a synagogue_n and_o christ_n jesus_n say_v where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v meet_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o i_o be_o in_o the_o midct_n of_o they_o and_o he_o and_o his_o disciple_n often_o meet_v together_o in_o private_a place_n apart_o from_o the_o jew_n public_a worship_n sometime_o in_o a_o ship_n and_o sometime_o in_o desert_n and_o on_o the_o mountain_n and_o in_o particular_a house_n and_o preach_v and_o pray_v this_o the_o scripture_n prove_v and_o also_o in_o heb._n 10._o 25._o we_o be_v express_o command_v not_o to_o neglect_v the_o assemble_v of_o ourselves_o together_o but_o to_o exhort_v one_o another_o and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o the_o day_n approach_v by_o all_o which_o scripture_n with_o many_o more_o that_o may_v be_v quote_v it_o be_v evident_a to_o all_o the_o world_n that_o our_o meeting_n together_o for_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n in_o that_o form_n and_o manner_n as_o practise_v by_o we_o be_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o all_o these_o give_v just_a judgement_n for_o we_o and_o justify_v we_o and_o therefore_o consequent_o condemn_v such_o as_o do_v violence_n to_o we_o for_o this_o practice_n of_o meet_v together_o for_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o though_o we_o be_v accuse_v and_o imprison_v as_o evil_a doer_n yet_o such_o our_o practice_n of_o meeting_n be_v manifest_o according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n gospel_n of_o christ_n scripture_n example_n of_o saint_n and_o precedent_n of_o primitive_a christian_n all_o which_o give_v judgement_n for_o we_o second_o what_o judgement_n do_v our_o neighbour_n give_v in_o this_o case_n they_o say_v concern_v our_o meeting_n that_o they_o have_v know_v we_o to_o meet_v together_o in_o such_o manner_n for_o diverse_a year_n in_o their_o town_n and_o village_n and_o never_o know_v nor_o understand_v of_o any_o harm_n or_o danger_n herein_o nor_o ever_o be_v any_o way_n prejudice_v either_o in_o their_o person_n or_o estate_n by_o our_o meeting_n the_o very_a witness_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o neighbour_n do_v testify_v and_o give_v judgement_n that_o our_o meeting_n have_v always_o be_v peaceable_a and_o quiet_a and_o that_o we_o come_v together_o in_o peace_n and_o good_a order_n and_o part_v in_o the_o same_o and_o no_o person_n have_v be_v harm_v by_o such_o our_o meeting_n inquire_v of_o the_o nighbourhood_n and_o they_o will_v tell_v you_o they_o believe_v in_o their_o conscience_n our_o meeting_n be_v for_o good_a and_o have_v good_a effect_n and_o be_v not_o evil_a nor_o bring_v forth_o any_o evil_n to_o any_o and_o as_o for_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o meeting_n and_o and_o sit_v together_o it_o be_v orderly_a and_o decent_o and_o of_o good_a report_n among_o man_n and_o for_o any_o doctrine_n that_o ever_o be_v there_o hold_v or_o hear_v by_o any_o none_o can_v true_o accuse_v it_o to_o be_v either_o error_n or_o heresy_n or_o sedition_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a they_o know_v it_o witness_v against_o all_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o turn_n of_o people_n from_o ungodliness_n and_o unrighteousness_n to_o truth_n and_o holiness_n and_o many_o can_v tell_v this_o be_v effect_v by_o our_o doctrine_n preach_v in_o our_o meeting_n and_o our_o neighbour_n can_v witness_v that_o we_o part_v again_o in_o peace_n and_o good_a order_n and_o in_o convenient_a time_n and_o they_o can_v show_v you_o they_o be_v not_o terrify_v nor_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o land_n disturb_v on_o our_o part_n by_o our_o meeting_n which_o be_v in_o god_n fear_n and_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n which_o all_o sober_a man_n know_v be_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o gospel_n and_o primitive_a christian_n example_n and_o thus_o our_o neighbour_n give_v judgement_n for_o we_o and_o in_o their_o conscience_n do_v not_o justify_v they_o that_o imprison_v we_o for_o this_o matter_n of_o meet_v together_o which_o god_n law_n gospel_n scripture_n and_o our_o neighbour_n do_v thus_o clear_o justify_v three_o we_o be_v accuse_v as_o guilty_a of_o a_o heinous_a crime_n and_o imprison_v because_o we_o refuse_v to_o swear_v at_o all_o or_o take_v any_o oath_n in_o any_o case_n plea_n first_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o law_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n of_o god_n and_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o scripture_n in_o this_o case_n be_v clear_a on_o our_o behalf_n as_o in_o the_o express_a command_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o law_n and_o scripture_n record_v mat._n 5._o where_o he_o say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o by_o heaven_n nor_o earth_n nor_o by_o jerusalem_n nor_o by_o the_o head_n but_o let_v your_o yea_o be_v yea_o and_o your_o nay_o nay_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o come_v of_o evil._n and_o again_o jam._n 5._o the_o apostle_n command_v the_o saint_n in_o these_o word_n above_o all_o thing_n my_o brethren_n swear_v not_o by_o heaven_n nor_o earth_n nor_o any_o other_o oath_n and_o many_o holy_a martyr_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n do_v deny_v all_o swear_v thus_o you_o see_v the_o judgement_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o apostle_n and_o of_o scripture_n be_v so_o far_o from_o condemn_v of_o we_o to_o imprisonment_n and_o banishment_n for_o our_o refuse_v to_o swear_v that_o we_o be_v command_v and_o exhort_v by_o they_o not_o to_o swear_v at_o all_o and_o therefore_o consequent_o justify_v we_o in_o our_o refuse_v to_o swear_v and_o thus_o give_v not_o judgement_n for_o such_o as_o do_v imprison_v and_o persecute_v we_o for_o not_o swear_v come_v to_o the_o judgement_n of_o christ_n his_o gospel_n and_o holy_a scripture_n let_v you_o and_o we_o appear_v together_o be_v before_o their_o judgement_n seat_n whether_o they_o give_v judgement_n against_o we_o that_o deny_v all_o swear_v or_o
his_o be_v remove_v be_v in_o judgement_n from_o the_o lord_n against_o his_o persecutor_n who_o desire_v and_o seek_v his_o destruction_n and_o what_o they_o have_v do_v against_o he_o have_v great_o add_v to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o their_o iniquity_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o righteous_a which_o cry_v for_o vengeance_n may_v be_v avenge_v to_o the_o utmost_a upon_o they_o who_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o righteous_a to_o have_v a_o be_v among_o man_n nor_o lay_v to_o heart_n their_o be_v take_v away_o from_o the_o evil_a to_o come_v and_o they_o who_o in_o a_o biased_n or_o prejudice_v spirit_n of_o enmity_n be_v list_v up_o because_o of_o his_o decease_n they_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o nor_o of_o his_o testimony_n and_o they_o have_v cause_n to_o mourn_v and_o lament_v among_o those_o that_o have_v pierce_v the_o just_a and_o slight_v and_o despise_v the_o messenger_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousn_n who_o god_n have_v therein_o honour_v and_o god_n will_v debase_v such_o and_o their_o vainglory_n unto_o the_o dust_n and_o exalt_v the_o testimony_n and_o life_n of_o his_o faithful_a witness_n over_o all_o their_o head_n but_o we_o who_o have_v be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o the_o deep_a suffering_n of_o the_o righteous_a seed_n and_o with_o the_o worth_n of_o true_a unity_n in_o the_o weighty_a body_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o therein_o do_v behold_v the_o glory_n and_o compleatness_n of_o the_o city_n of_o our_o god_n which_o be_v at_o peace_n within_o itself_o can_v but_o prize_v the_o minister_n of_o righteousness_n and_o every_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n and_o oh_o how_o bless_a and_o precious_a be_v the_o memorial_n of_o the_o righteous_a in_o our_o eye_n and_o how_o deep_o be_v my_o soul_n affect_v with_o that_o comfortable_a communion_n and_o those_o many_o and_o live_a refreshment_n that_o we_o have_v enjoy_v one_o with_o another_o even_o with_o he_o and_o other_o who_o have_v finish_v their_o course_n well_o however_o in_o this_o i_o be_o satisfy_v that_o though_o we_o be_v leave_v in_o travel_n and_o our_o day_n have_v be_v day_n of_o affliction_n and_o suffer_v for_o christ_n and_o the_o gospel_n sake_n as_o in_o the_o world_n yet_o in_o he_o who_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n have_v nothing_o in_o we_o have_v peace_n be_v come_v into_o communion_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n who_o be_v the_o family_n of_o god_n write_v in_o heaven_n and_o call_v by_o one_o name_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o the_o god_n of_o life_n be_v their_o portion_n and_o his_o glory_n be_v the_o rearward_n of_o his_o called_n and_o choose_v and_o faithful_a one_o who_o have_v deal_v their_o bread_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o bring_v the_o poor_a to_o their_o house_n even_o to_o the_o habitation_n of_o the_o righteous_a where_o the_o live_a bread_n be_v receive_v and_o the_o heavenly_a mansion_n live_v in_o and_o enjoy_v by_o all_o who_o abide_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o retain_v their_o first_o love_n and_o habitation_n therein_o in_o which_o true_a fellowship_n be_v enjoy_v and_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o elect_a seed_n know_v bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n forever_o and_o ever_o london_n the_o 12_o day_n of_o the_o one_a month_n 1663._o george_n whitehead_n josiah_n coale_n his_o testimony_n concern_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n edward_n burrough_n friend_n a_o necessity_n be_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o be_o even_o constrain_v and_o press_v in_o my_o spirit_n to_o bring_v in_o and_o give_v my_o testimony_n concern_v my_o belove_a brother_n before_o mention_v that_o it_o may_v remain_v and_o stand_v upon_o record_n for_o age_n and_o generation_n to_o come_v and_o this_o first_o i_o say_v and_o declare_v unto_o all_o people_n unto_o who_o this_o shall_v come_v that_o he_o be_v a_o man_n endue_v with_o the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n which_o live_v and_o reign_v in_o he_o and_o the_o treasury_n of_o pure_a divine_a heavenly_a wisdom_n be_v open_v in_o he_o etc._n etc._n and_o understand_a in_o the_o thing_n that_o relate_v unto_o god_n kingdom_n of_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o thing_n that_o concern_v the_o everlasting_a peace_n and_o well-being_n of_o all_o mankind_n be_v plentiful_o manifest_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o i_o may_v say_v he_o have_v receive_v in_o a_o plentiful_a measure_n and_o this_o many_o can_v testify_v unto_o and_o his_o own_o write_n which_o remain_v upon_o record_n will_v in_o a_o large_a measure_n manifest_v the_o truth_n thereof_o and_o this_o spirit_n dwell_v plentiful_o in_o he_o so_o that_o thereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o instruct_v many_o in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n peace_n and_o true_a holiness_n and_o if_o any_o be_v afflict_v in_o spirit_n or_o mind_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o wiles_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o their_o soul_n or_o if_o they_o meet_v with_o any_o difficulty_n in_o their_o journey_n as_o they_o pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n he_o be_v a_o man_n able_a through_o the_o large_a experience_n that_o he_o have_v of_o the_o deal_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o also_o of_o the_o wiles_n of_o satan_n have_v follow_v the_o lamb_n in_o the_o regeneration_n to_o administer_v a_o word_n in_o season_n to_o their_o refreshment_n and_o comfort_n and_o for_o their_o establishment_n in_o the_o most_o precious_a holy_a faith_n and_o this_o i_o know_v the_o witness_n of_o god_n in_o thousand_o must_n and_o shall_v testify_v unto_o who_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o moreover_o he_o be_v a_o man_n that_o be_v able_a through_o the_o wisdom_n and_o bless_a gift_n of_o god_n that_o be_v in_o he_o to_o convince_v and_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o gainsayers_a of_o the_o truth_n which_o he_o with_o we_o profess_a and_o live_v in_o and_o it_o be_v well_o know_v to_o many_o that_o he_o be_v never_o backward_o but_o always_o ready_a and_o willing_a to_o appear_v in_o a_o way_n of_o public_a conference_n as_o in_o vindication_n of_o and_o against_o any_o that_o shall_v oppose_v the_o bless_a truth_n of_o god_n which_o he_o hold_v and_o profess_v and_o also_o to_o manifest_v the_o ground_n and_o reason_n wherefore_o we_o deny_v and_o dissent_v from_o the_o national_a priest_n of_o the_o world_n and_o their_o traditional_a way_n of_o worship_n and_o the_o hypocritical_a professor_n thereof_o who_o have_v not_o the_o life_n and_o substance_n of_o what_o they_o profess_v in_o word_n and_o these_o thing_n it_o be_v well_o know_v unto_o many_o he_o be_v oft_o exercise_v in_o and_o he_o do_v not_o go_v about_o in_o corner_n nor_o creep_v into_o dark_a place_n hidden_o nor_o secret_o but_o preach_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o doctrine_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n bold_o and_o open_o even_o upon_o the_o housetop_n and_o his_o valour_n for_o god_n truth_n on_o earth_n be_v well_o know_v unto_o many_o and_o his_o voice_n be_v as_o the_o find_v or_o rattle_a of_o the_o chariot_n of_o god_n host_n upon_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mountain_n and_o be_v oft_o utter_v forth_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n even_o like_o thunder_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v utter_v forth_o through_o he_o by_o which_o the_o dead_a be_v raise_v the_o witness_n be_v now_o alive_a let_v they_o bring_v in_o their_o testimony_n that_o the_o truth_n hereof_o may_v be_v confirm_v his_o doctrine_n drop_v as_o the_o oil_n of_o joy_n upon_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o mourner_n in_o zion_n his_o life_n extend_v itself_o as_o a_o sweet_a stream_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o light_n that_o thirst_v after_o righteousness_n he_o be_v one_o of_o the_o cloud_n of_o witness_n that_o drop_v down_o the_o dew_n upon_o the_o tender_a plant_n of_o god_n he_o plead_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o innocent_a suffer_a seed_n and_o earnest_o contend_v with_o the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n of_o all_o sort_n in_o the_o behalf_n and_o for_o the_o freedom_n of_o the_o suffer_a people_n of_o god_n he_o fore-prophesied_n unto_o they_o that_o be_v in_o authority_n in_o the_o day_n past_a of_o their_o destruction_n and_o of_o their_o overthrow_n because_o of_o their_o deceitfulness_n to_o god_n and_o their_o false_a and_o cruel_a treacherous_a and_o merciless_a deal_n towards_o his_o people_n who_o have_v make_v many_o fair_a promise_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o adversity_n that_o they_o will_v grant_v free_a liberty_n of_o conscience_n in_o thing_n relate_v to_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o that_o oppression_n shall_v be_v remove_v and_o the_o like_a but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o prosperity_n when_o they_o be_v wax_v fat_a and_o grow_v great_a and_o live_v at_o ease_n and_o in_o pleasure_n
heathen_a and_o under_o the_o barren_a dry_a and_o empty_a ministry_n of_o man_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o will_n of_o man_n and_o have_v proceed_v out_o of_o the_o carnal_a invention_n and_o imagination_n of_o fall_v man_n and_o be_v not_o according_a to_o god_n nor_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o former_a age_n and_o generation_n to_o you_o all_o do_v i_o clear_v my_o conscience_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n by_o declare_v to_o you_o in_o writing_n be_v that_o i_o can_v have_v freedom_n through_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o serpent_n who_o do_v work_v always_o to_o prevent_v the_o live_a truth_n to_o be_v declare_v and_o the_o deceit_n 51._o of_o himself_o to_o be_v discover_v and_o make_v manifest_a to_o declare_v in_o word_n among_o you_o i_o have_v be_v send_v by_o the_o lord_n move_v of_o he_o to_o come_v and_o to_o declare_v to_o you_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o direct_n of_o your_o mind_n where_o to_o wait_v to_o attain_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o that_o one_o thing_n needful_a the_o eternal_a welfare_n of_o your_o soul_n and_o to_o lay_v open_a the_o deceit_n of_o the_o serpent_n who_o do_v work_n in_o the_o curse_a deceitful_a ministry_n which_o be_v uphold_v by_o you_o whereby_o your_o soul_n be_v keep_v in_o the_o death_n and_o only_o your_o dark_a mind_n feed_v and_o nourish_v by_o the_o paint_a and_o serpent-like_a expression_n and_o declaration_n come_v out_o of_o the_o carnal_a wisdom_n and_o brain_n knowledge_n of_o your_o hireling_n who_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n of_o israel_n 11._o which_o the_o true_a prophet_n call_v greedy_a dumb_a dog_n four_o several_a time_n have_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n work_v in_o i_o move_v i_o to_o come_v into_o the_o congregation_n and_o assembly_n he_o himself_o be_v the_o witness_n that_o i_o come_v not_o of_o man_n nor_o by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n of_o man_n wherein_o stand_v the_o true_a 1._o ministry_n of_o god_n now_o as_o it_o be_v ever_o the_o true_a prophet_n jeremiah_n and_o jonah_n witness_v the_o same_o and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n and_o as_o it_o be_v know_v to_o you_o unto_o who_o i_o speak_v that_o i_o can_v not_o have_v liberty_n to_o declare_v to_o you_o the_o truth_n from_o god_n who_o come_v not_o to_o you_o with_o entice_a word_n neither_o what_o i_o have_v gather_v out_o of_o scripture_n from_o without_o i_o neither_o to_o speak_v my_o own_o imagination_n and_o conceiving_n as_o your_o false_a hireling_n do_v but_o to_o declare_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o convince_a your_o dark_a understanding_n that_o you_o may_v see_v the_o deceit_n by_o which_o you_o be_v and_o have_v be_v lead_v that_o your_o soul_n may_v have_v be_v redeem_v up_o to_o god_n out_o of_o the_o imagine_a worship_n of_o the_o world_n to_o worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n hear_v you_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n you_o people_n all_o your_o carnal_a traditional_a ordinance_n and_o observance_n be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n all_o your_o pray_v and_o praise_v be_v odious_a 9_o in_o his_o sight_n for_o all_o your_o worship_n be_v a_o imitation_n and_o a_o imagination_n of_o the_o dark_a mind_n of_o man_n and_o be_v never_o command_v by_o god_n therefore_o consider_v all_o you_o people_n what_o you_o be_v do_v and_o reject_v not_o the_o lord_n nor_o his_o everlasting_a truth_n but_o prize_v your_o time_n and_o now_o seek_v the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v and_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n 6._o while_o he_o be_v near_o your_o soul_n be_v keep_v in_o the_o death_n under_o your_o dead_a minister_n and_o under_o his_o dead_a doctrine_n dead_a reason_n point_n and_o uses_n which_o he_o speak_v from_o the_o saint_n condition_n and_o experience_n but_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o the_o substance_n and_o to_o they_o in_o who_o the_o same_o condition_n be_v make_v manifest_a in_o the_o power_n of_o truth_n and_o he_o do_v make_v manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o same_o generation_n of_o they_o who_o have_v the_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n have_v the_o letter_n as_o the_o pharisee_n have_v but_o persecute_v the_o substance_n as_o they_o do_v all_o people_n consider_v whether_o he_o be_v not_o in_o the_o generation_n profess_v god_n and_o truth_n in_o word_n as_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n be_v but_o persecute_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o truth_n where_o he_o 5._o be_v bear_v and_o make_v manifest_a he_o be_v in_o the_o generation_n of_o they_o who_o profess_v abraham_n freedom_n and_o that_o god_n be_v their_o father_n but_o be_v of_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n for_o his_o work_n they_o do_v they_o say_v and_o do_v not_o as_o he_o do_v as_o it_o be_v make_v manifest_a 27._o he_o be_v a_o white_v wall_n a_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n cry_v woe_n against_o who_o be_v and_o be_v the_o light_n by_o which_o all_o deceiver_n hireling_n and_o false_a teacher_n be_v discover_v and_o cry_v out_o against_o the_o light_n which_o be_v christ_n do_v i_o witness_v to_o be_v make_v manifest_a in_o i_o from_o god_n the_o father_n of_o light_n daily_o lead_v i_o up_o to_o he_o to_o live_v in_o purity_n and_o uprightness_n praise_n be_v to_o he_o for_o ever_o in_o which_o light_n i_o see_v your_o teacher_n to_o be_v a_o hireling_n a_o greedy_a dumb_a dog_n seek_v for_o his_o gain_n from_o his_o quarter_n one_o that_o god_n never_o send_v but_o have_v run_v and_o be_v not_o send_v therefore_o do_v he_o not_o profit_v you_o at_o all_o and_o from_o this_o light_n which_o be_v christ_n do_v i_o declare_v against_o he_o as_o know_v he_o that_o he_o have_v not_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o letter_n free_o do_v i_o declare_v against_o he_o as_o know_v he_o to_o be_v a_o deceiver_n and_o a_o antichrist_n be_v once_o i_o be_v deceive_v by_o he_o but_o now_o through_o the_o rich_a love_n of_o my_o father_n who_o have_v make_v himself_o know_v to_o i_o &_o have_v shine_v by_o his_o eternal_a light_n in_o my_o heart_n do_v i_o see_v he_o and_o all_o such_o to_o be_v antichrist_n and_o no_o minister_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o do_v declare_v it_o that_o you_o be_v lead_v blind_o by_o he_o your_o blind_a guide_n and_o you_o be_v ever_o learning_n and_o never_o able_a to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o live_a truth_n by_o his_o ministry_n he_o lay_v heavy_a burden_n upon_o you_o he_o be_v in_o the_o generation_n of_o they_o who_o have_v the_o law_n and_o prophet_n but_o persecute_v he_o who_o come_v to_o fulfil_v the_o 5._o law_n and_o who_o have_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o prophet_n he_o have_v the_o condition_n and_o experience_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o letter_n but_o who_o be_v bring_v to_o witness_v the_o same_o condition_n and_o the_o same_o strait_a way_n in_o which_o they_o walk_v he_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o all_o people_n to_o you_o from_o god_n i_o do_v declare_v it_o he_o be_v one_o that_o god_n never_o send_v to_o speak_v his_o word_n to_o you_o he_o call_v good_a evil_n and_o evil_a good_a and_o put_v light_a for_o darkness_n and_o darkness_n for_o light_n and_o therefore_o woe_n be_v his_o portion_n and_o woe_n be_v the_o portion_n 31._o of_o all_o that_o uphold_v he_o what_o will_v you_o do_v in_o the_o end_n thereof_o he_o do_v bewitch_v you_o to_o observe_v that_o call_v be_v a_o ordinance_n of_o god_n which_o he_o never_o command_v poor_a people_n your_o soul_n lie_v in_o the_o death_n under_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o corruption_n under_o your_o dead_a minister_n and_o under_o his_o dead_a carnal_a observance_n and_o your_o dark_a mind_n your_o wit_n and_o reason_n be_v only_o feed_v and_o so_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v strengthen_v by_o he_o and_o you_o remain_v in_o ignorance_n and_o in_o blindness_n and_o 6._o can_v attain_v the_o true_a riches_n for_o christ_n only_o be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o father_n the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n which_o lead_v to_o the_o father_n but_o this_o light_n he_o deny_v as_o have_v enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n as_o several_a time_n he_o have_v do_v to_o i_o in_o argument_n here_o he_o make_v christ_n a_o liar_n and_o do_v not_o know_v the_o first_o principle_n of_o religion_n nor_o the_o light_n which_o lead_v unto_o god_n but_o be_v a_o heathen_a and_o know_v not_o god_n for_o this_o be_v the_o light_n which_o all_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n in_o all_o generation_n witness_v and_o which_o light_n we_o do_v now_o
your_o fruit_n it_o make_v manifest_a lean_v in_o the_o imagination_n and_o not_o in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o lie_v swear_v drunkenness_n covetousness_n and_o oppression_n and_o according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n these_o iniquity_n be_v rule_v among_o people_n priest_n and_o ruler_n in_o this_o nation_n from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o even_o to_o the_o great_a every_o one_o be_v give_v too_o covetousness_n from_o the_o prophet_n even_o to_o the_o priest_n every_o one_o deal_v false_o all_o your_o hireling_n and_o greedy_a dumb_a dog_n i_o do_v deny_v and_o all_o who_o be_v of_o god_n deny_v all_o such_o and_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n which_o ever_o the_o world_n deride_v all_o thy_o teacher_n o_o england_n be_v deny_v of_o they_o who_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o who_o teacher_n be_v the_o anoint_v need_v not_o any_o man_n to_o teach_v they_o and_o by_o thy_o teacher_n who_o be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o pharisee_n be_v thou_o blind_o lead_v in_o the_o way_n of_o darkness_n and_o ignorance_n and_o all_o thy_o carnal_a worship_n which_o be_v in_o every_o part_n of_o thou_o uphold_v which_o be_v to_o read_v sing_n and_o preach_v upon_o the_o saint_n condition_n which_o be_v witness_n of_o god_n all_o this_o i_o do_v deny_v and_o free_o declare_v against_o as_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v no_o worship_n of_o god_n but_o imagination_n and_o a_o imitation_n of_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o the_o live_a eternal_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v but_o mock_v by_o you_o in_o your_o imagine_a worship_n for_o your_o read_n of_o another_o condition_n and_o sing_v of_o that_o which_o you_o live_v not_o in_o and_o preach_v that_o which_o be_v gather_v from_o without_o by_o imagination_n and_o conceive_v upon_o that_o which_o the_o prophet_n prophesy_v or_o which_o christ_n speak_v who_o be_v and_o be_v the_o substance_n and_o which_o the_o apostle_n witness_v this_o be_v carnal_a and_o heathenish_a and_o be_v never_o command_v by_o the_o lord_n nor_o be_v no_o worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o against_o this_o worship_n i_o do_v from_o the_o lord_n declare_v as_o in_o the_o eternal_a light_n of_o god_n see_v it_o to_o be_v deceitful_a and_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n be_v i_o be_o redeem_a up_o to_o god_n by_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n and_o to_o worship_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o not_o limit_v to_o a_o day_n place_n or_o time_n neither_o at_o jerusalem_n nor_o in_o this_o mount_n etc._n etc._n and_o be_o free_v and_o redeem_v out_o of_o this_o fall_v man_n invention_n and_o tradition_n which_o be_v but_o cain_n sacrifice_n which_o god_n do_v not_o accept_v but_o be_v abomination_n in_o his_o sight_n praise_v be_v the_o lord_n for_o evermore_o and_o o_o england_n i_o do_v declare_v against_o all_o these_o thy_o teacher_n and_o against_o this_o all_o thy_o worship_n as_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o tbe_n lord_n as_o move_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o speak_v this_o word_n unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v spend_v thy_o money_n this_o many_o generation_n for_o that_o which_o be_v not_o bread_n and_o thy_o labour_n for_o that_o which_o do_v not_o satisfy_v thou_o all_o thy_o imagine_a formal_a worship_n and_o carnal_a tradition_n and_o ordinance_n of_o man_n be_v the_o lord_n rise_v in_o his_o servant_n to_o declare_v against_o and_o the_o same_o light_n which_o ever_o make_v manifest_a deceitful_a worship_n and_o the_o deceitful_a hireling_n and_o they_o that_o cry_v peace_n peace_n to_o the_o people_n when_o the_o lord_n speak_v no_o peace_n be_v now_o rise_v and_o speak_v in_o thy_o ear_n o_o nation_n the_o same_o everlasting_a light_n which_o the_o true_a prophet_n live_v in_o who_o cry_v against_o they_o that_o seek_v for_o their_o gain_n from_o their_o quarter_n and_o that_o cry_v against_o the_o horrible_a filthy_a thing_n which_o be_v uphold_v in_o thou_o o_o england_n this_o same_o light_n be_v make_v manifest_a in_o the_o despise_a people_n call_v quaker_n in_o this_o north_n part_n of_o the_o nation_n o_o people_n your_o teacher_n have_v beguile_v you_o and_o have_v teach_v for_o the_o fleece_n and_o feed_v themselves_o with_o the_o fat_a but_o your_o soul_n be_v hunger_v by_o they_o for_o they_o be_v in_o the_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o say_v and_o do_v not_o they_o love_v the_o wage_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o follow_v the_o error_n of_o balaam_n for_o reward_n and_o have_v devour_v soul_n for_o dishonest_a gain_n but_o the_o only_a true_a god_n be_v arise_v to_o beat_v the_o mountain_n to_o dust_n and_o to_o cleave_v the_o rock_n asunder_o in_o thou_o o_o land_n will_v the_o lord_n manifest_v his_o power_n and_o will_v stretch_v forth_o his_o arm_n for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o his_o choose_a and_o for_o the_o redemption_n of_o his_o two_o witness_n which_o have_v lie_v slay_v in_o the_o great_a city_n in_o this_o land_n which_o they_o that_o dwell_v upon_o the_o earth_n have_v rejoice_v over_o and_o make_v merry_a and_o triumph_v in_o their_o slaughter_n the_o lord_n be_v arise_v to_o require_v his_o flock_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o idols-shepherd_n o_o you_o idol_n dumb_a shepherd_n the_o lord_n will_v be_v avenge_v upon_o you_o for_o you_o have_v scatter_v the_o sheep_n of_o his_o pasture_n and_o have_v feed_v yourselves_o with_o they_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n be_v grieve_v with_o you_o and_o have_v shake_v his_o hand_n at_o your_o dishonest_a gain_n and_o you_o shall_v no_o long_o wear_v garment_n to_o deceive_v you_o have_v long_o deceive_v the_o simple_a by_o your_o lie_n and_o by_o your_o lightness_n but_o now_o you_o be_v discover_v and_o make_v manifest_a in_o the_o eternal_a light_n of_o god_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o witchcraft_n be_v not_o hide_v now_o from_o the_o saint_n therefore_o o_o england_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o prophet_n be_v light_a and_o treacherous_a person_n thy_o judge_n judge_n for_o reward_n and_o thy_o priest_n preach_v for_o hire_n and_o thy_o officer_n imprison_v the_o just_a and_o thy_o ruler_n be_v evening_n wolf_n which_o seek_v for_o the_o prey_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v grieve_v with_o these_o thing_n therefore_o o_o land_n tremble_v at_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o jacob_n for_o esau_n shall_v become_v a_o place_n for_o dragon_n and_o shall_v be_v dis-inhabited_n in_o the_o day_n of_o mourning_n and_o lamentation_n be_v come_v upon_o thou_o for_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o plant_v will_v he_o pluck_v up_o and_o every_o corrupt_a tree_n shall_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n all_o thy_o corrupt_a judge_n and_o officer_n and_o ruler_n will_v the_o lord_n cut_v off_o utter_o from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o will_v restore_v to_o his_o people_n judge_n as_o at_o the_o first_o and_o councillor_n as_o at_o the_o beginning_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o therefore_o o_o land_n prepare_v to_o meet_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n by_o true_a repentance_n by_o put_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n thy_o pride_n and_o thy_o oppression_n o_o nation_n be_v see_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o oppress_v through_o thy_o pride_n and_o tyranny_n be_v hear_v in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o sabbath_n and_o he_o will_v avenge_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a that_o be_v oppress_v by_o priest_n in_o their_o tithe_n by_o lawyer_n in_o their_o fee_n and_o by_o officer_n in_o their_o unrighteous_a deal_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n shall_v go_v free_a and_o israel_n shall_v no_o long_o be_v subject_a to_o pharaoh_n nor_o to_o his_o tax-master_n o_o england_n in_o the_o north_n part_n of_o thou_o be_v the_o light_n of_o god_n arisen_a which_o shine_v clear_o and_o which_o discover_v the_o abomination_n of_o thy_o teacher_n and_o of_o thy_o worship_n and_o we_o be_v bold_a to_o declare_v against_o they_o and_o against_o all_o thy_o corrupt_a officer_n judges_z and_o ruler_n and_o this_o light_n shall_v shine_v through_o the_o nation_n and_o shall_v be_v spread_v over_o kingdom_n and_o the_o fire_n be_v to_o be_v kindle_v which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v which_o shall_v burn_v as_o a_o oven_n and_o the_o proud_a and_o all_o that_o do_v wicked_o shall_v be_v as_o stubble_n this_o fire_n shall_v proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o two_o witness_n as_o it_o do_v before_o they_o be_v slay_v and_o shall_v devour_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o sword_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v draw_v in_o thou_o o_o nation_n and_o put_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o they_o which_o be_v hate_v and_o despise_v by_o the_o ruler_n &_o officer_n which_o be_v scornful_o call_v quaker_n but_o they_o
who_o say_v in_o your_o heart_n you_o be_v the_o only_a people_n but_o your_o lie_a heart_n deceive_v you_o and_o you_o be_v find_v naked_a and_o without_o a_o cover_n all_o you_o that_o desire_v after_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o people_n who_o be_v simple_a and_o honest_a heart_a whether_o profane_a or_o professor_n you_o have_v a_o day_n of_o visitation_n from_o the_o lord_n yet_o stretch_v forth_o unto_o you_o come_v you_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o forsake_v all_o your_o lover_n lay_z aside_o your_o evil_a heart_n which_o have_v lead_v you_o aside_o from_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n and_o now_o learn_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n and_o mind_n the_o one_o thing_n needful_a which_o be_v of_o great_a prize_n even_o the_o salvation_n of_o your_o soul_n press_v after_o and_o come_v out_o of_o the_o broad_a way_n of_o perdition_n wherein_o the_o world_n go_v on_o to_o destruction_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o straightway_o where_o the_o unclean_a walk_v not_o cease_v from_o all_o the_o deceitful_a way_n and_o worship_n of_o the_o world_n and_o love_v truth_n and_o walk_v in_o simplicity_n cease_v from_o all_o your_o idol_n temple_n for_o god_n dwell_v not_o in_o they_o but_o his_o saint_n be_v his_o temple_n wherein_o he_o dwell_v and_o walk_v cease_v from_o all_o your_o idol_n worship_n and_o feign_a prayer_n and_o praise_n for_o god_n be_v not_o worship_v in_o vain_a tradition_n as_o in_o observe_v day_n and_o time_n and_o outward_a thing_n but_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n be_v he_o worship_v and_o such_o he_o seek_v to_o worship_v he_o and_o a_o break_a spirit_n and_o a_o upright_a heart_n be_v accept_v with_o he_o cease_v from_o all_o your_o idol_n shepherd_n and_o priest_n of_o baal_n that_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o divine_n for_o money_n and_o seek_v for_o their_o gain_n from_o their_o quarter_n for_o they_o profit_v not_o the_o people_n at_o all_o who_o be_v ever_o learning_n while_o they_o live_v upon_o earth_n and_o none_o able_a to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n therefore_o cease_v from_o man_n and_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v now_o rise_v to_o teach_v his_o people_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o his_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n in_o his_o peace_n and_o purity_n where_o his_o blessing_n be_v receive_v from_o his_o presence_n which_o be_v with_o all_o that_o fear_v he_o therefore_o awake_a awake_v out_o of_o darkness_n and_o love_v not_o to_o slumber_v in_o the_o dark_a night_n which_o long_o have_v rule_v over_o you_o this_o be_v the_o day_n of_o your_o return_n and_o of_o your_o visitation_n wherein_o the_o lord_n will_v gather_v you_o therefore_o resist_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n wherein_o he_o call_v you_o to_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o righteousness_n but_o every_o one_o turn_v your_o mind_n inward_a to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n jesus_n wherewith_o every_o one_o of_o you_o be_v lighten_v which_o light_n be_v it_o which_o convince_v you_o of_o sin_n and_o let_v you_o see_v your_o evil_a deed_n and_o who_o you_o have_v serve_v and_o how_o you_o have_v spend_v your_o time_n the_o light_n shine_v in_o darkness_n and_o reveal_v unto_o you_o the_o secret_a intent_n of_o your_o dark_a heart_n and_o do_v secret_o reprove_v the_o wicked_a purpose_n of_o your_o mind_n with_o this_o light_n in_o your_o conscience_n your_o sin_n be_v write_v and_o all_o that_o ever_o you_o have_v do_v be_v record_v and_o this_o light_n shall_v be_v the_o swift_a witness_n and_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o it_o all_o your_o work_n will_v be_v bring_v to_o remembrance_n and_o your_o sin_n will_v be_v set_v in_o order_n before_o you_o to_o receive_v judgement_n by_o christ_n jesus_n and_o here_o be_v the_o free_a love_n and_o gift_n of_o god_n unto_o you_o who_o have_v give_v you_o a_o light_n to_o guide_v you_o in_o his_o way_n if_o you_o own_v it_o and_o wait_v in_o it_o it_o will_v manifest_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n in_o you_o and_o will_v condemn_v sin_n in_o your_o flesh_n and_o will_v reveal_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n to_o be_v your_o cover_n if_o you_o dwell_v in_o the_o light_n it_o be_v your_o teacher_n and_o way_n unto_o life_n eternal_a and_o if_o you_o bring_v all_o your_o deed_n to_o it_o it_o will_v reprove_v every_o evil_a word_n and_o work_n and_o give_v you_o discern_v of_o thing_n that_o differ_v it_o will_v manifest_v the_o secret_a deceit_n of_o your_o heart_n and_o wind_v of_o the_o serpent_n and_o will_v be_v judge_n thereof_o till_o unrighteousness_n be_v take_v away_o and_o a_o birth_n bring_v forth_o from_o above_o and_o bear_v of_o another_o nature_n and_o seed_n which_o if_o you_o be_v not_o bear_v again_o you_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n therefore_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o consider_v and_o search_v yourselves_o in_o tender_a love_n to_o all_o your_o soul_n i_o write_v you_o must_v be_v judge_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o you_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o you_o must_v be_v make_v poor_a and_o empty_v of_o all_o your_o knowledge_n and_o wisdom_n that_o you_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o make_v true_o wise_a so_o if_o you_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o light_n and_o life_n of_o the_o world_n your_o heart_n will_v be_v cleanse_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o endure_v for_o ever_o and_o the_o covenant_n of_o peace_n will_v be_v establish_v with_o you_o where_o sin_n be_v no_o more_o remember_v be_v condemn_v so_o â—ow_o you_o have_v all_o time_n this_o be_v to_o you_o all_o a_o warning_n as_o i_o be_v move_v of_o the_o lord_n repent_v the_o dreadful_a day_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o meet_v the_o lord_n by_o confess_v and_o forsake_v your_o sin_n and_o prepare_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o come_n draw_v near_o lest_o his_o judgement_n come_v upon_o you_o unaware_o and_o his_o wrath_n sweep_v you_o away_o in_o fury_n and_o your_o nation_n become_v more_o curse_v than_o the_o rest_n all_o your_o apply_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n whilst_o yourselves_o be_v sinner_n be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o no_o hypocrite_n can_v enter_v into_o life_n nor_o none_o that_o work_n wickedness_n have_v eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o they_o but_o be_v in_o the_o death_n which_o have_v pass_v over_o all_o man_n and_o the_o curse_n remain_v upon_o the_o disobedient_a and_o all_o in_o the_o first_o nature_n be_v child_n of_o wrath_n therefore_o every_o one_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n that_o you_o may_v be_v change_v and_o take_v up_o the_o daily_a cross_n of_o christ_n that_o your_o own_o will_n affection_n lust_n and_o desire_n may_v be_v crucify_v and_o you_o may_v become_v dead_a to_o the_o world_n and_o may_v live_v unto_o god_n in_o his_o nature_n and_o likeness_n that_o your_o soul_n may_v be_v satisfy_v therewith_o and_o all_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o true_a food_n therefore_o wait_v all_o you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o meet_v together_o in_o his_o counsel_n and_o wait_v for_o his_o law_n that_o you_o may_v walk_v therein_o and_o lay_v aside_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n which_o be_v make_v manifest_a by_o the_o light_n and_o also_o condemn_v in_o all_o that_o come_v to_o zion_n spend_v not_o your_o time_n in_o the_o vain_a deceit_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o follow_v noâ—_n the_o delight_n thereof_o for_o according_a to_o your_o work_n must_v you_o be_v judge_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n and_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n pride_n and_o cotousness_n lie_v swear_v and_o double-dealing_a and_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o unrighteousness_n let_v they_o be_v judge_v and_o let_v the_o time_n pass_v be_v sufficient_a that_o you_o have_v wrought_v evil_a and_o now_o return_v and_o work_v righteousness_n in_o god_n by_o the_o light_n which_o all_o that_o love_n work_v in_o god_n and_o deceive_v not_o yourselves_o with_o a_o deceitful_a cover_n of_o self-making_a and_o self-righteousness_n profess_v scripture_n in_o your_o carnal_a mind_n which_o be_v give_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v not_o understand_v but_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n whilst_o the_o first_o nature_n stand_v alive_a in_o you_o you_o can_v please_v god_n but_o be_v in_o the_o enmity_n against_o he_o humble_v yourselves_o and_o come_v down_o to_o the_o light_n and_o search_v your_o heart_n thereby_o wo_n unto_o the_o lofty_a and_o highminded_a who_o will_v not_o be_v instruct_v but_o hatâ—â—_n reproof_n woe_n be_v unto_o all_o liar_n and_o swearer_n and_o whoremonger_n and_o vagabond_n and_o profane_a person_n
those_o thing_n by_o way_n of_o sober_a question_n which_o we_o have_v to_o propound_v to_o you_o not_o for_o any_o end_n to_o ourselves_o nor_o to_o set_v up_o a_o kingdom_n of_o our_o own_o god_n be_v our_o witness_n but_o that_o the_o way_n of_o our_o god_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a and_o all_o deceit_n and_o error_n discover_v and_o all_o people_n may_v be_v inform_v the_o way_n to_o salvation_n and_o as_o you_o be_v true_a to_o your_o god_n and_o will_v answer_v for_o he_o and_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v make_v manifest_a in_o your_o way_n of_o worship_n and_o doctrine_n and_o ministry_n you_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v but_o herein_o to_o answer_v our_o desire_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o many_o hundred_o that_o you_o and_o we_o may_v be_v make_v manifest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n to_o all_o man_n conscience_n who_o be_v in_o truth_n and_o who_o be_v in_o error_n that_o shame_n and_o condemnation_n may_v come_v upon_o the_o guilty_a and_o truth_n may_v be_v exalt_v over_o all_o deceit_n give_v under_o my_o hand_n who_o be_o a_o prisoner_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n who_o name_n in_o the_o howgill_n flesh_n be_v edward_z burrough_n send_v forth_o the_o 23d_o of_o the_o 12_o month_n from_o the_o sergeant_n at_o arm_n his_o house_n in_o dublin_n you_o be_v desire_v to_o send_v your_o answer_n of_o these_o proposition_n to_o we_o and_o if_o you_o consent_v to_o meet_v we_o let_v sufficient_a notice_n be_v give_v abroad_o that_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o city_n and_o country_n may_v know_v five_o or_o six_o day_n time_n before_o this_o be_v send_v to_o the_o priest_n of_o dublin_n but_o no_o answer_n to_o this_o day_n have_v we_o receive_v from_o they_o whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o they_o be_v not_o true_a to_o their_o god_n nor_o willing_a to_o be_v try_v and_o make_v manifest_a but_o love_v darkness_n and_o hate_v the_o light_n and_o backbite_v in_o secret_a and_o can_v give_v a_o witness_n open_o but_o fall_v before_o the_o trial_n and_o truth_n reign_v over_o they_o and_o be_v exalt_v over_o their_o deceit_n a_o discovery_n of_o the_o idol_n dumb_a shepherd_n in_o that_o nation_n and_o a_o lamentation_n over_o their_o starve_a and_o stray_v flock_n the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v approach_v and_o the_o day_n of_o account_n draw_v near_o upon_o you_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o time_n of_o your_o covenant_n be_v expire_v make_v with_o death_n and_o hell_n and_o the_o lord_n god_n will_v plead_v with_o you_o and_o reckon_v with_o you_o and_o give_v unto_o you_o a_o just_a reward_n every_o one_o according_a to_o your_o deed_n even_o the_o condition_n of_o your_o bond._n you_o shepherd_n and_o pastor_n of_o the_o flock_n and_o teacher_n of_o the_o people_n what_o account_n will_v you_o render_v to_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o appear_v shall_v you_o not_o have_v gather_v the_o flock_n and_o feed_v they_o and_o teach_v they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o preserve_v they_o from_o stray_v abroad_o but_o instead_o thereof_o you_o have_v scatter_v they_o upon_o the_o barren_a mountain_n and_o have_v starve_v they_o and_o have_v stray_v they_o and_o lead_v they_o into_o by-path_n of_o idolatry_n and_o make_v a_o prey_n upon_o they_o and_o have_v feed_v yourselves_o of_o they_o and_o the_o heritage_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v be_v waste_v by_o you_o and_o the_o pasture_n of_o the_o fold_v eat_v up_o by_o wolf_n and_o devouter_n and_o lion_n whelp_n which_o make_v the_o flock_n afraid_a drive_v they_o into_o secret_a corner_n of_o darkness_n leanness_n and_o poverty_n where_o they_o be_v dead_a for_o want_v of_o food_n o_o you_o shepherd_n your_o account_n will_v be_v woeful_a and_o miserable_a in_o the_o dreadful_a day_n which_o be_v hasten_v upon_o you_o not_o one_o lamb_n have_v you_o bring_v forth_o to_o perfection_n to_o lie_v down_o in_o peace_n in_o the_o fold_n but_o have_v nourish_v it_o into_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o doge_fw-it and_o a_o wolf_n and_o you_o have_v feed_v they_o with_o swines-flesh_n and_o with_o the_o husk_n and_o milk_n they_o have_v not_o receive_v from_o you_o thereby_o to_o grow_v up_o unto_o god_n in_o his_o image_n and_o not_o one_o fleece_n have_v the_o lord_n gather_v from_o all_o your_o flock_n you_o teacher_n shepherd_n and_o pastor_n your_o debt_n of_o wickedness_n be_v a_o gross_a sum_n of_o great_a abomination_n in_o the_o record_n of_o account_n you_o have_v teach_v innocent_a child_n into_o subtle_a hypocrisy_n out_o of_o uprightness_n into_o guile_n you_o have_v teach_v lie_v instead_o of_o truth_n and_o thereby_o have_v the_o people_n be_v instruct_v into_o error_n sect_n and_o false_a opinion_n and_o not_o one_o child_n have_v you_o teach_v perfect_a in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n neither_o one_o of_o your_o hearer_n have_v you_o present_v perfect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o the_o father_n but_o for_o gift_n and_o reward_n have_v you_o take_v the_o charge_n of_o the_o hearer_n and_o not_o one_o have_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n by_o you_o under_o your_o teach_n for_o you_o have_v be_v a_o curse_a example_n in_o pride_n in_o covetousness_n in_o oppression_n and_o in_o hypocrisy_n and_o how_o can_v you_o teach_v child_n in_o the_o way_n of_o purity_n when_o yourselves_o have_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o idolatry_n the_o langâ—â—ge_n of_o babylon_n have_v you_o instruct_v the_o people_n and_o not_o one_o verse_n have_v you_o learn_v in_o zion_n record_v you_o have_v nurture_v they_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o whoredom_n and_o their_o virginity_n have_v they_o lose_v what_o will_v you_o do_v you_o shepherd_n and_o teacher_n the_o arrest_n of_o judgement_n from_o the_o court_n of_o equity_n be_v come_v forth_o against_o you_o and_o seal_v never_o to_o be_v change_v whether_o will_v you_o flee_v to_o hide_v you_o god_n judgement_n will_v pursue_v you_o and_o your_o reward_n will_v be_v indignation_n and_o vengeance_n and_o your_o charge_n will_v be_v the_o devour_a and_o murder_v of_o soul_n and_o the_o flock_n will_v be_v require_v of_o you_o and_o every_o lamb_n which_o careless_o you_o have_v starve_v the_o blood_n thereof_o will_v be_v put_v upon_o your_o account_n and_o every_o child_n you_o have_v teach_v in_o the_o way_n of_o iniquity_n the_o iniquity_n thereof_o will_v be_v lay_v to_o your_o charge_n o_o doleful_n reckon_v when_o the_o lord_n appear_v a_o grievous_a sum_n be_v you_o guilty_a which_o you_o be_v never_o able_a to_o pay_v and_o just_o he_o be_v that_o call_v you_o to_o a_o account_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o bill_n will_v be_v seal_v with_o the_o light_n in_o your_o own_o conscience_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n witness_v which_o have_v be_v privy_a to_o all_o your_o abomination_n one_o year_n after_o another_o have_v you_o be_v spare_v and_o interest_n upon_o interest_n will_v be_v put_v upon_o your_o score_n not_o one_o day_n of_o faithful_a service_n and_o true_a watch_v over_o the_o flock_n can_v you_o give_v testimony_n of_o but_o idle_a shepherd_n have_v you_o be_v and_o slumber_a watchman_n have_v you_o prove_v and_o the_o whole_a flock_n have_v be_v devour_v and_o scatter_v and_o not_o one_o lamb_n be_v find_v in_o the_o fold_n nor_o one_o stray_a sheep_n bring_v home_o from_o wander_a but_o the_o fence_n of_o the_o fold_n be_v lay_v waste_n and_o the_o door_n be_v shut_v up_o and_o bolt_v against_o he_o that_o will_v enter_v and_o you_o have_v remove_v the_o pasture_n out_o of_o the_o pleasant_a valley_n into_o the_o desolate_a and_o wild_a and_o untilled_a mountain_n where_o every_o wild_a beast_n play_v and_o every_o desolate_a bird_n inhabit_v what_o will_v you_o plead_v for_o yourselves_o oh_o you_o deceitful_a hireling_n who_o have_v run_v and_o be_v not_o send_v by_o who_o the_o people_n be_v not_o profit_v at_o all_o but_o you_o leader_n of_o the_o people_n have_v cause_v they_o to_o err_v in_o unknown_a path_n and_o you_o have_v take_v the_o charge_n of_o that_o you_o be_v not_o able_a to_o perform_v you_o have_v waste_v the_o the_o master_n good_n and_o his_o child_n have_v not_o be_v teach_v the_o way_n of_o holiness_n you_o have_v spend_v his_o portion_n among_o harlot_n and_o have_v give_v your_o lord_n money_n to_o abominable_a use_n nothing_o be_v gather_v of_o your_o vine_n but_o wild_a grape_n and_o sour_a grape_n which_o the_o lord_n soul_n loathe_v no_o fig_n of_o your_o thorn_n have_v be_v reap_v but_o your_o best_a fruit_n have_v be_v of_o a_o loathsome_a taste_n the_o most_o innocent_a among_o you_o have_v be_v find_v guilty_a of_o innocent_a blood_n of_o soul_n woe_n be_v i_o for_o you_o you_o flock_n of_o these_o shepherd_n fold_n alas_o alas_o your_o soul_n be_v starve_v and_o your_o foot_n be_v
of_o the_o temple_n in_o the_o chapel_n and_o in_o the_o king_n court_n and_o his_o example_n do_v witness_n to_o our_o practice_n as_o the_o example_n of_o the_o wicked_a in_o their_o wickedness_n do_v witness_v your_o practice_n who_o you_o succeed_v in_o oppression_n and_o also_o you_o may_v read_v through_o the_o scripture_n how_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o be_v call_v of_o he_o be_v hate_v and_o persecute_v by_o the_o seed_n of_o evil-doer_n they_o slay_v the_o prophet_n and_o persecute_v they_o that_o be_v send_v unto_o they_o david_n be_v a_o scorn_n and_o a_o reproach_n and_o a_o hiss_v to_o his_o enemy_n and_o job_n be_v mock_v of_o his_o friend_n and_o count_v a_o madman_n and_o many_o of_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n suffer_v cruel_a death_n under_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o oppressor_n and_o they_o that_o be_v sufferer_n and_o be_v mock_v scorn_a and_o persecute_v be_v our_o example_n and_o the_o mocker_n and_o persecutor_n be_v your_o example_n christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o their_o time_n be_v sâ—fferers_n and_o you_o may_v read_v how_o herod_n and_o pilate_n and_o the_o officer_n and_o chief_a priest_n cause_v christ_n to_o suffer_v unjust_o by_o imprisonment_n and_o scourge_n and_o suffering_n and_o reviling_n though_o no_o evil_n can_v be_v just_o lay_v to_o his_o charge_n and_o he_o be_v our_o example_n in_o the_o like_a thing_n and_o as_o they_o do_v unto_o he_o so_o you_o do_v unto_o we_o as_o be_v of_o the_o same_o seed_n and_o thâ—â—_n he_o â—aid_v and_o herod_n and_o the_o cruel_a officer_n and_o chief_a priest_n be_v your_o example_n of_o who_o seed_n you_o be_v bring_v forth_o fulfil_v their_o measure_n of_o wickedness_n and_o cruelty_n in_o this_o your_o day_n and_o time_n and_o oppress_v the_o just_a with_o cruel_a bond_n of_o iniquity_n and_o you_o may_v read_v how_o the_o apostle_n be_v persecute_v through_o the_o whole_a book_n of_o act_n and_o put_v out_o of_o their_o town_n and_o stone_v some_o unto_o death_n and_o be_v forbid_v to_o speak_v any_o more_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n and_o be_v think_v to_o be_v man_n not_o worthy_a to_o live_v upon_o the_o earth_n be_v call_v pestilent_a fellow_n and_o mover_n of_o sedition_n and_o turner_n of_o the_o world_n upside_o down_o and_o these_o be_v our_o example_n who_o have_v leave_v their_o calling_n country_n and_o relation_n and_o give_v themselves_o to_o be_v spend_v for_o the_o lord_n sake_n and_o declare_v against_o the_o false_a ministry_n which_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o gift_n and_o reward_n and_o against_o they_o that_o have_v the_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o not_o the_o power_n and_o go_v into_o the_o idol_n temple_n and_o declare_v against_o they_o and_o against_o their_o outward_a traditional_a worship_n in_o these_o thing_n and_o many_o more_o we_o follow_v they_o as_o a_o example_n even_o as_o you_o follow_v the_o wicked_a in_o their_o cruelty_n and_o oppression_n nero_n and_o festus_n and_o caesar_n and_o such_o like_a who_o be_v enemy_n unto_o god_n as_o you_o be_v and_o bring_v forth_o the_o same_o work_n as_o you_o do_v be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o follow_v their_o example_n so_o that_o now_o as_o ever_o he_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n persecute_v he_o that_o be_v bear_v after_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v enmity_n against_o god_n and_o can_v receive_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n kingdom_n therefore_o repent_v when_o you_o have_v read_v your_o example_n of_o wickedness_n then_o read_v your_o example_n in_o the_o curse_a end_n of_o wrath_n from_o the_o lord_n god_n which_o come_v upon_o the_o persecutor_n of_o old_a as_o it_o will_v come_v upon_o you_o the_o vengeance_n of_o god_n you_o can_v flee_v his_o fierce_a wrath_n will_v come_v upon_o you_o and_o weep_v and_o howl_v and_o lamentation_n and_o misery_n will_v be_v your_o portion_n o_o tremble_v to_o think_v â—pon_o your_o ignorance_n to_o what_o purpose_n have_v you_o make_v a_o profession_n of_o the_o scripture_n who_o â—…tifie_v those_o thing_n and_o those_o man_n which_o it_o plain_o declare_v against_o and_o condemn_v those_o practice_n and_o those_o man_n which_o it_o plain_o witness_v of_o repent_v and_o take_v warn_v betimes_o before_o the_o decree_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n be_v seal_v against_o you_o for_o i_o have_v clear_v my_o conscience_n in_o let_v you_o see_v your_o own_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n you_o magistrate_n and_o people_n and_o thus_o you_o be_v leave_v without_o excuse_n whether_o you_o will_v hear_v or_o forbear_v by_o one_o who_o be_v a_o labourer_n in_o the_o vineyard_n who_o be_v not_o know_v to_o the_o world_n though_o name_v of_o the_o world_n edward_n burrough_n the_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n contend_v for_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o thâ—_n mystery_n of_o salvation_n christ_n within_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n vindicated_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n against_o the_o secret_a opposition_n of_o john_n bunyan_n a_o profess_a minister_n in_o bedfordshire_n or_o a_o answer_n to_o his_o book_n call_v some_o gospel_n truth_n open_v etc._n etc._n wâ—…_n in_o also_o he_o have_v mix_v many_o lie_n and_o slander_n and_o have_v secret_o gainsay_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n under_o the_o account_n of_o error_n and_o heresy_n as_o the_o generation_n of_o chief_a priest_n ever_o do_v or_o a_o return_n of_o truth_n in_o simplicity_n in_o the_o denial_n of_o his_o false_a accusation_n aâ—…_n his_o dark_a veil_n of_o false_a reproach_n take_v off_o and_o the_o innocency_n of_o the_o upright_o appear_v with_o some_o query_n give_v forth_o for_o he_o to_o answer_v that_o truth_n may_v further_a appâ—…_n and_o deceit_n may_v be_v ashamed_a where_o ever_o it_o be_v find_v reader_n unto_o who_o this_o may_v come_v especial_o you_o in_o bedfordshire_n for_o who_o sake_n chief_o tâ—…_n send_v forth_o after_o the_o false_a reproach_n of_o a_o profess_a minister_n among_o you_o who_o have_v 〈◊〉_d call_v himself_o in_o his_o title_n unworthy_a as_o be_v prove_v in_o this_o return_n wherein_o the_o 〈◊〉_d heart_v may_v see_v that_o i_o have_v not_o strive_v for_o mastery_n by_o multitude_n of_o word_n nor_o many_o 〈◊〉_d argument_n to_o obtain_v a_o name_n but_o in_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n have_v bear_v my_o witness_n against_o 〈◊〉_d lie_n and_o vindicated_n the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o jesus_n not_o in_o a_o curious_a mind_n but_o in_o the_o simpliâ—…_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o unto_o you_o that_o be_v honest_a in_o any_o measure_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o 〈◊〉_d i_o leave_v this_o and_o he_o to_o be_v judge_v with_o a_o impartial_a mind_n and_o what_o be_v make_v manifest_a to_o be_v tâ—…_n let_v it_o be_v own_v by_o you_o and_o this_o be_v the_o end_n wherefore_o it_o be_v give_v forth_o that_o truth_n may_v be_v 〈◊〉_d brace_v and_o deceit_n condemn_v and_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n may_v be_v follow_v which_o lead_v 〈◊〉_d eternal_a life_n and_o without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n e._n b._n how_o long_v you_o crafty_a fowler_n will_v you_o prey_v upon_o the_o innocent_a and_o 〈◊〉_d at_o he_o secret_o how_o long_o shall_v the_o righteous_a be_v a_o prey_n to_o your_o teeâ—â—_n you_o subtle_a fox_n who_o seek_v to_o devour_v the_o just_a one_o against_o who_o yoâ—_n bow_n be_v bend_v cry_v for_o vengeance_n against_o you_o in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lorâ—_n yet_o you_o strengthen_v your_o hand_n in_o iniquity_n and_o gird_v yourselves_o with_o the_o zeal_n 〈◊〉_d madness_n and_o fury_n you_o think_v to_o swallow_v up_o the_o harmless_a and_o to_o blot_v out_o tâ—…_n name_v of_o the_o righteous_a that_o his_o generation_n may_v not_o be_v find_v on_o earth_n yâ—…_n shoot_v your_o arrow_n of_o cruelty_n even_o bitter_a word_n and_o make_v the_o innocent_a your_o mark_n to_o prey_n upon_o you_o despise_v the_o way_n of_o uprightness_n and_o simplicity_n and_o the_o path_n of_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n you_o tread_v your_o den_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o your_o mischief_n be_v hatch_v upon_o your_o bed_n of_o secret_a whoredom_n when_o will_v you_o cease_v to_o grind_v the_o face_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o oppress_v the_o humble_a upon_o who_o you_o tread_v in_o your_o vain_a glory_n and_o outward_a show_n of_o holiness_n as_o though_o you_o be_v the_o bless_a people_n and_o you_o be_v exalt_v above_o innocency_n in_o your_o feign_a hypocrisy_n and_o subtlety_n and_o yet_o be_v find_v out_o with_o the_o search_a eye_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o know_v your_o thought_n afar_o off_o to_o be_v wicked_a and_o your_o purpose_n to_o be_v vain_a and_o as_o with_o a_o whirlwind_n will_v he_o scatter_v you_o and_o your_o name_n shall_v rot_v and_o your_o memorial_n shall_v not_o be_v
depart_v from_o the_o faith_n after_o the_o apostle_n time_n which_o they_o 〈◊〉_d will_v come_v and_o these_o do_v seduce_v and_o their_o doctrine_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n who_o deny_v the_o truth_n which_o the_o scripture_n bear_v witness_n of_o and_o say_v sprinkle_v infant_n 〈◊〉_d water_n when_o they_o be_v two_o or_o three_o day_n old_a be_v baptism_n into_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o lie_v they_o speak_v in_o great_a number_n and_o in_o hypocrisy_n and_o write_v they_o forth_o to_o the_o world_n in_o great_a hypocrisy_n with_o feignedness_n and_o pretence_n of_o holiness_n and_o its_o plain_a many_o of_o their_o conscience_n be_v sear_v how_o do_v many_o of_o they_o cause_n the_o poor_a people_n to_o suffer_v grievous_a imprisonment_n and_o spoil_v of_o their_o good_n to_o the_o ruin_n of_o family_n almost_o for_o their_o maintenance_n as_o tithe_n and_o such_o like_a which_o if_o their_o conscience_n be_v not_o sear_v they_o can_v not_o do_v also_o some_o of_o they_o cry_v to_o the_o rude_a wicked_a people_n in_o their_o idol-temple_n fight_v lad_n for_o the_o gospel_n and_o many_o who_o have_v bear_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o against_o their_o deceit_n have_v be_v beat_v and_o abuse_v and_o knock_v down_o as_o for_o dead_a in_o their_o presence_n and_o their_o conscience_n be_v absolute_a sear_v else_o they_o will_v tremble_v at_o these_o thing_n also_o the_o apostle_n peter_n he_o see_v false_a prophet_n will_v come_v in_o 2_o pet._n 2._o and_o false_a teacher_n who_o will_v bring_v in_o damnable_a heresy_n even_o deny_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v they_o and_o many_o shall_v follow_v their_o pernicious_a way_n and_o through_o covetousness_n with_o feign_a word_n they_o will_v make_v merchandise_n of_o people_n and_o they_o will_v walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o uncleanness_n and_o despise_v government_n and_o be_v presumptuous_a and_o self-willed_a and_o not_o afraid_a to_o speak_v evil_a of_o dignity_n and_o they_o will_v speak_v evil_a of_o thing_n they_o understand_v not_o and_o their_o heart_n be_v exercise_v with_o covetous_a practice_n and_o be_v curse_a child_n and_o they_o sport_v themselves_o with_o their_o own_o deceive_n and_o these_o have_v forsake_v the_o right_a way_n and_o be_v go_v astray_o follow_v the_o way_n of_o balaaâ—_n who_o love_v the_o wage_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o these_o be_v cloud_n that_o be_v carry_v with_o a_o tempest_n and_o they_o speak_v great_a swell_a word_n of_o vanity_n and_o while_o they_o promise_v to_o other_o liberty_n themselves_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o corruption_n and_o such_o be_v scoffer_n and_o mocker_n which_o will_v come_v after_o the_o apostle_n day_n and_o they_o will_v walk_v after_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o now_o according_a to_o this_o prophecy_n of_o peter_n who_o see_v false_a teacher_n come_v in_o he_o give_v these_o character_n of_o they_o whereby_o it_o do_v plain_o appear_v that_o this_o generation_n of_o teacher_n be_v they_o and_o of_o that_o stock_n which_o then_o come_v in_o for_o these_o bring_v forth_o the_o very_a same_o fruit_n which_o they_o do_v which_o he_o speak_v of_o and_o we_o know_v they_o by_o their_o fruit_n as_o christ_n have_v say_v for_o these_o have_v fill_v the_o world_n with_o damnable_a heresy_n as_o hold_v forth_o that_o sprinkle_v infant_n with_o water_n be_v baptism_n into_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o a_o steeplehouse_n be_v the_o church_n and_o that_o sing_v david_n experience_n in_o the_o world_n among_o wicked_a people_n in_o rhyme_n and_o meeter_n be_v sing_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v damnable_a heresy_n even_o to_o the_o deny_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v they_o for_o they_o deny_v the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n give_v to_o every_o man_n to_o be_v the_o only_a teacher_n and_o the_o only_a guide_n of_o man_n and_o they_o that_o do_v deny_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n with_o which_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v light_v to_o be_v sufficient_a to_o lead_v to_o christ_n and_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o these_o teacher_n in_o this_o age_n do_v they_o deny_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v they_o and_o many_o even_o whole_a nation_n all_o the_o world_n as_o john_n see_v in_o the_o revelation_n have_v follow_v their_o pernicious_a way_n and_o run_v after_o their_o idolatry_n and_o pernicious_a way_n of_o superstition_n and_o they_o do_v make_v merchandise_n of_o soul_n through_o covetousness_n with_o their_o feign_a word_n for_o where_o they_o can_v make_v their_o bargain_n to_o have_v the_o most_o money_n there_o they_o will_v preach_v and_o no_o where_o else_o and_o if_o any_o will_v give_v they_o more_o the_o next_o year_n they_o will_v sell_v that_o people_n and_o go_v to_o another_o for_o very_a covetousness_n by_o feign_a word_n and_o they_o do_v walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o pride_n and_o covetousness_n which_o be_v uncleanness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o they_o despise_v the_o saint_n government_n and_o order_n for_o they_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o saint_n to_o prophesy_v one_o by_o one_o in_o their_o assembly_n according_a to_o the_o saint_n government_n but_o do_v despise_v that_o and_o persecute_v it_o by_o the_o government_n of_o the_o beast_n unto_o who_o government_n they_o be_v subject_a and_o not_o to_o the_o government_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o thus_o they_o be_v presumptuous_a and_o self-willed_a presume_v to_o afflict_v and_o cause_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o prison_n and_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v beat_v and_o abuse_v by_o their_o flock_n out_o of_o their_o wicked_a self-will_n and_o they_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o speak_v evil_a of_o dignity_n and_o do_v speak_v evil_a of_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o truth_n which_o they_o understand_v not_o and_o their_o heart_n be_v exercise_v with_o covetous_a practice_n and_o be_v curse_a child_n for_o they_o make_v poor_a people_n that_o have_v but_o ten_o egg_n give_v they_o one_o and_o that_o hardly_o can_v get_v any_o fuel_n for_o the_o fire_n pay_v they_o a_o fenny_a for_o the_o smoke_n with_o many_o such_o other_o exceed_v covetous_a practice_n as_o sue_v man_n two_o hundred_o mile_n to_o answer_v for_o three_o shilling_n claim_v by_o they_o for_o tithe_n and_o these_o sport_n themselves_o in_o their_o vanity_n in_o their_o own_o deceive_v and_o wheâ—_n they_o have_v oppress_v people_n for_o their_o wage_n and_o make_v people_n pay_v they_o for_o whoâ—_n they_o do_v no_o work_n and_o force_v wage_n from_o they_o that_o never_o hire_v they_o which_o arâ—_n unheard_a of_o covetous_a practice_n they_o sport_v themselves_o in_o their_o pride_n and_o lustfulness_n and_o they_o be_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n and_o go_v astray_o from_o the_o way_n of_o god_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o balaam_n who_o go_v after_o unrighteous_a wage_n who_o seek_v for_o enchantment_n against_o israel_n as_o these_o do_v and_o these_o loâ—â—_n unrighteous_a wage_n by_o take_v maintenance_n from_o people_n by_o force_n unto_o who_o be_v nothing_o owe_v by_o they_o and_o these_o be_v carry_v with_o a_o tempest_n of_o every_o wiâ—d_n according_a as_o the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n blow_n these_o be_v carry_v sometime_o under_o such_o a_o government_n and_o sometime_o against_o it_o and_o so_o be_v cloud_n carry_v aboâ—t_o and_o be_v unsettled_a on_o the_o foundation_n and_o they_o speak_v great_a word_n of_o christ_n god_n and_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v but_o word_n steal_v by_o they_o because_o they_o be_v not_o speak_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o by_o a_o lie_a spirit_n and_o they_o promise_v to_o other_o liberty_n that_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n after_o death_n and_o that_o christ_n have_v take_v away_o their_o sin_n with_o such_o like_a promise_n of_o liberty_n but_o themselves_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o corruption_n live_v in_o pride_n and_o hatred_n and_o covetousness_n and_o these_o serve_v sin_n and_o be_v servant_n of_o corruption_n and_o they_o be_v scoffer_n and_o mocker_n and_o walker_n after_o their_o own_o lust_n as_o it_o be_v evident_a in_o all_o man_n sight_n so_o that_o according_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o truth_n we_o judge_v these_o teacher_n of_o this_o generation_n 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o the_o same_o root_n which_o then_o spring_v forth_o for_o these_o bring_v forth_o the_o same_o fruit_n as_o they_o in_o that_o time_n do_v and_o in_o the_o apostasy_n they_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o also_o the_o apostle_n jude_n give_v a_o description_n of_o they_o according_a as_o peter_n have_v do_v he_o see_v certain_a man_n creep_v in_o who_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o to_o wantonness_n and_o they_o be_v
other_o which_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v from_o man_n but_o from_o god_n be_v 〈◊〉_d purpose_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o declare_v abroad_o and_o he_o have_v put_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n to_o 〈◊〉_d his_o will_n herein_o for_o he_o have_v speak_v who_o can_v but_o prophesy_v and_o he_o have_v give_v 〈◊〉_d word_n and_o many_o be_v they_o that_o publish_v it_o in_o faithfulness_n against_o the_o kingdom_n 〈◊〉_d the_o man_n of_o sin_n which_o have_v long_o be_v exalt_v in_o the_o earth_n over_o the_o seed_n of_o 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o lord_n be_v now_o a_o gather_v and_o establish_v his_o covenant_n with_o and_o jerusalem_n that_o have_v long_o lie_v waste_n shall_v be_v make_v the_o praise_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n 〈◊〉_d the_o gentile_n which_o have_v pollute_v she_o shall_v be_v cast_v out_o and_o the_o saint_n shall_v rejoice_v over_o all_o their_o enemy_n and_o know_v you_o assure_o from_o we_o who_o know_v the_o lord_n that_o god_n be_v do_v greâ—â—â—_n thing_n in_o the_o earth_n he_o be_v begin_v to_o work_v and_o his_o arm_n shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v he_o will_v overturn_v and_o overturn_v till_o he_o come_v to_o reign_v who_o right_a it_o be_v who_o will_v change_v time_n and_o thing_n even_o that_o which_o can_v be_v believe_v though_o a_o man_n declare_v it_o unto_o you_o be_v the_o lord_n bring_v to_o pass_v the_o eye_n shall_v bless_v that_o see_v it_o and_o the_o heart_n shall_v praise_v that_o can_v understand_v and_o behold_v the_o lord_n come_v quick_o and_o they_o be_v bless_v that_o wait_n for_o he_o who_o reward_n be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o glorious_a work_n be_v before_o he_o to_o be_v wrought_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o who_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o man_n and_o he_o that_o do_v oppose_v he_o shall_v be_v overthrow_v confound_v and_o destroy_v and_o again_o all_o you_o king_n prince_n ruler_n and_o people_n whatsoever_o know_v you_o assure_o that_o we_o be_v not_o enemy_n against_o but_o friend_n unto_o all_o civil_a government_n and_o to_o all_o just_a and_o righteous_a order_n and_o decree_n and_o wholesome_a law_n and_o custom_n of_o any_o commonwealth_n and_o no_o way_n be_v we_o destructive_a to_o or_o destroyer_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o welfare_n and_o wholesome_a law_n which_o be_v according_a to_o god_n of_o any_o nation_n whatsoever_o but_o be_v preserver_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o all_o people_n and_o wait_v in_o patience_n for_o the_o establishment_n of_o justice_n and_o true_a judgement_n and_o that_o righteousness_n may_v spring_v forth_o and_o the_o government_n of_o all_o nation_n may_v be_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o be_v we_o such_o who_o make_v void_a the_o just_a government_n of_o any_o nation_n or_o city_n neither_o be_v we_o such_o who_o through_o evil_a purpose_n plot_n or_o conspire_v or_o contrive_v evil_a in_o our_o heart_n against_o any_o governor_n or_o government_n whatsoever_o but_o wish_v peace_n and_o truth_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o man_n and_o nation_n and_o desire_v not_o the_o overthrow_n or_o evil_n to_o any_o people_n or_o their_o government_n but_o be_v subject_n to_o just_a government_n everywhere_o by_o obedience_n to_o it_o and_o subject_a to_o evil_a government_n by_o suffer_v in_o patience_n under_o it_o so_o that_o righteousness_n alone_o we_o wait_v to_o see_v set_v up_o through_o the_o world_n and_o for_o that_o cause_n suffer_v patient_o under_o our_o enemy_n not_o seek_v revenge_n against_o they_o nor_o envy_v the_o person_n of_o any_o but_o pity_v our_o enemy_n and_o desire_v their_o repentance_n rather_o than_o their_o destruction_n yet_o this_o we_o give_v all_o to_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v avenge_v on_o all_o they_o who_o hate_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o all_o that_o oppose_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o way_n and_o despise_v his_o truth_n which_o he_o have_v reveal_v they_o shall_v be_v confound_v and_o break_v to_o piece_n and_o shall_v confess_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o way_n and_o his_o truth_n in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o destruction_n again_o let_v all_o the_o earth_n know_v that_o against_o all_o unrighteousness_n injustice_n oppression_n whoredom_n murder_n and_o drunkenness_n and_o all_o sin_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v declare_v and_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v enemy_n against_o all_o sin_n and_o they_o that_o commit_v it_o and_o we_o can_v hide_v sin_n and_o iniquity_n in_o any_o but_o give_v our_o testimony_n against_o it_o and_o against_o all_o that_o live_v in_o it_o whatsoever_o without_o respect_n to_o man_n or_o place_n and_o can_v flatter_v any_o man_n in_o his_o transgression_n but_o say_v that_o lie_v swear_v drunkenness_n covetousness_n jniustice_n dissimulation_n hypocrisy_n murder_n and_o envy_n lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n pride_n and_o wantonness_n and_o all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n whatsoever_o be_v contrary_a to_o god_n and_o of_o the_o devil_n and_o they_o that_o live_v in_o they_o and_o bring_v they_o forth_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o must_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n who_o bring_v forth_o those_o work_n which_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o vex_v his_o righteous_a soul_n and_o this_o be_v that_o government_n only_o which_o be_v the_o government_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n which_o we_o declare_v ourselves_o enemy_n to_o which_o be_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o not_o of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v that_o government_n which_o we_o testify_v against_o and_o war_n against_o by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o by_o his_o power_n and_o not_o by_o the_o carnal_a weapon_n or_o subtle_a conspiracy_n or_o violent_a insurrection_n for_o this_o way_n and_o by_o this_o mean_n shall_v not_o the_o government_n of_o satan_n be_v overthrow_v or_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n ever_o exalt_v again_o let_v all_o the_o world_n know_v that_o we_o be_v not_o such_o as_o disannul_v or_o make_v void_a the_o covenant_n and_o bond_n of_o relation_n or_o teach_v any_o so_o to_o do_v or_o give_v any_o example_n by_o our_o practice_n to_o any_o subject_n to_o be_v rebellious_a to_o their_o governor_n or_o child_n to_o be_v disobedient_a to_o their_o parent_n or_o that_o servant_n be_v undutiful_a to_o their_o master_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a do_v say_v and_o affirm_v it_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o subject_n to_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_n in_o the_o lord_n to_o their_o ruler_n and_o governor_n whether_o king_n duke_n or_o other_o who_o have_v rule_v over_o they_o and_o also_o that_o child_n shall_v be_v obedient_a to_o their_o parent_n and_o servant_n to_o be_v dutiful_a and_o subject_a to_o their_o master_n in_o the_o lord_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o husband_n and_o wife_n live_v in_o all_o unity_n and_o peace_n in_o the_o lord_n provide_v only_o where_o ruler_n parent_n or_o master_n or_o husband_n require_v of_o their_o subject_n child_n or_o servant_n or_o any_o other_o whatsoever_o require_v of_o their_o relation_n that_o which_o be_v unjust_a and_o contrary_a to_o god_n and_o his_o righteous_a law_n in_o such_o a_o case_n we_o say_v that_o subject_n child_n servant_n and_o all_o other_o whatsoever_o be_v free_a and_o we_o say_v where_o man_n require_v any_o thing_n contrary_a to_o god_n and_o god_n require_v another_o thing_n contrary_a to_o man_n the_o obedience_n to_o god_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v choose_v and_o the_o obedience_n to_o all_o mâ—…_n be_v to_o be_v deny_v and_o this_o be_v our_o judgement_n which_o be_v according_a to_o truth_n and_o iâ—_n the_o mind_n of_o god_n concern_v subjection_n and_o obedience_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o relation_n one_o to_o another_o and_o last_o know_v you_o assure_o that_o we_o do_v not_o hold_v and_o maintain_v any_o thing_n by_o conversation_n or_o doctrine_n but_o the_o very_a same_o truth_n in_o word_n and_o practice_n 〈◊〉_d all_o our_o forefather_n do_v but_o bear_v witness_n of_o the_o same_o salvation_n by_o the_o same_o christ_n as_o they_o do_v and_o be_v not_o setter_n forth_o of_o strange_a god_n for_o no_o other_o god_n be_v worship_v by_o we_o than_o he_o which_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o every_o generation_n worship_v serve_v and_o obey_v neither_o be_v we_o such_o as_o do_v maintain_v heresy_n error_n or_o idolatry_n or_o the_o worship_n of_o any_o strange_a god_n though_o hereof_o we_o be_v accuse_v false_o yet_o against_o we_o can_v it_o be_v prove_v true_o and_o this_o we_o give_v the_o whole_a world_n to_o know_v that_o no_o other_o end_n or_o purpose_n or_o design_n be_v in_o our_o heart_n but_o only_o to_o fulfil_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v to_o we_o make_v manifest_a even_o
foolish_a matter_n as_o for_o not_o put_v off_o a_o hat_n or_o for_o thee_v man_n and_o for_o deny_v the_o foolish_a circumstance_n of_o swear_v and_o we_o do_v not_o read_v that_o the_o worst_a of_o tyrant_n in_o the_o apostle_n day_n or_o before_o or_o since_o ever_o cause_v any_o to_o suffer_v for_o such_o thing_n as_o these_o or_o ever_o question_v any_o upon_o any_o such_o small_a account_n for_o hundred_o have_v suffer_v upon_o suspicion_n when_o nothing_o at_o all_o can_v be_v charge_v against_o they_o and_o this_o be_v contrary_n to_o magna-carta_n and_o in_o many_o other_o respect_n which_o may_v be_v name_v this_o suffering_n be_v great_a than_o have_v be_v in_o any_o age_n for_o many_o have_v suffer_v in_o this_o commonwealth_n which_o have_v be_v faithful_a and_o hazard_v all_o in_o time_n of_o war_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o many_o of_o they_o suffer_v by_o they_o who_o have_v be_v enemy_n and_o in_o arm_n against_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o herein_o the_o suffering_n appear_v more_o intolerable_a but_o do_v the_o magistrate_n think_v to_o come_v to_o account_v for_o these_o thing_n yea_o the_o lord_n be_v just_a and_o his_o way_n be_v righteous_a what_o flesh_n can_v but_o be_v provoke_v hereby_o but_o the_o saint_n be_v change_v in_o nature_n and_o be_v to_o fulfil_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o suffer_v the_o cruelty_n of_o man_n be_v become_v exceed_o great_a against_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o people_n again_o hereby_o the_o persecution_n in_o this_o age_n appear_v more_o to_o exceed_v former_a age_n because_o liberty_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v never_o so_o much_o promise_v and_o profess_v as_o in_o this_o nation_n at_o this_o day_n and_o yet_o for_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o pure_a conscience_n many_o be_v woeful_a sufferer_n even_o by_o such_o who_o in_o word_n profess_v liberty_n of_o conscience_n themselves_o and_o yet_o persecute_v the_o exercise_n of_o it_o in_o other_o even_o for_o not_o put_v off_o a_o hat_n or_o the_o like_a to_o they_o these_o with_o many_o other_o thing_n may_v aggravate_v the_o heinousness_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o persecution_n to_o be_v great_a and_o more_o unjust_a than_o in-forme_a age_n alas_o how_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o justice_n turn_v backward_o and_o the_o innocent_a smite_v and_o persecute_v and_o that_o for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o not_o for_o evil-doing_a by_o a_o friend_n to_o the_o suffer_a seed_n of_o god_n edward_n burrough_n truth_n the_o strong_a of_o all_o witness_v forth_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n against_o all_o deceit_n and_o plead_v in_o righteousness_n it_o be_v own_o cause_n to_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o simple_a against_o a_o very_a great_a number_n of_o lie_n slander_n pervert_v of_o the_o scripture_n contradiction_n and_o false_a damnable_a doctrine_n hold_v forth_o by_o the_o independent_n and_o be_v a_o reply_n to_o bunion's_n second_o book_n call_v a_o vindication_n etc._n etc._n wherein_o what_o be_v want_v in_o his_o former_a of_o fulfil_a wickedness_n be_v now_o appear_v by_o his_o add_v sin_n unto_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o against_o his_o own_o soul._n reader_n thou_o have_v here_o a_o very_a great_a number_n of_o requie_n lie_n and_o slander_n and_o unjust-dealing_n and_o false-doctrine_n etc._n etc._n lay_v open_a and_o reprove_v in_o plainness_n and_o not_o in_o hypocrisy_n and_o of_o contention_n there_o be_v not_o sudden_o a_o end_n be_v begin_v therefore_o see_v the_o unbelieving_a heart_n of_o john_n bunion_n can_v believe_v i_o when_o i_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o justness_n nor_o may_v i_o believe_v his_o lie_n and_o slander_n utter_v in_o hypocrisy_n what_o be_v lay_v down_o be_v leave_v to_o thou_o sober_o to_o judge_v of_o betwixt_o we_o while_o we_o be_v both_o silent_a and_o this_o know_v the_o one_o be_v a_o deceiver_n and_o the_o other_o be_v as_o a_o deceiver_n yet_o true_a and_o thus_o may_v thou_o weight_n thing_n equal_o first_o consider_v of_o many_o lie_v and_o slander_n true_o charge_v upon_o he_o in_o my_o first_o of_o which_o he_o be_v guilty_a from_o his_o first_o and_o he_o have_v not_o at_o all_o clear_v himself_o of_o they_o in_o his_o second_o which_o a_o honest_a man_n ought_v to_o have_v do_v before_o he_o have_v go_v further_o for_o i_o sober_o desire_v witness_v of_o what_o he_o say_v but_o be_v have_v add_v to_o the_o number_n of_o his_o wickedness_n and_o not_o prove_v just_o what_o he_o have_v say_v against_o we_o and_o it_o be_v not_o for_o his_o sake_n for_o little_a thought_n i_o have_v of_o his_o conversion_n but_o thâ—…â—…ther_o that_o he_o will_v be_v harden_v nor_o for_o may_v own_o sake_n as_o if_o i_o be_v unsatisfied_a concerniâ—…m_n that_o this_o be_v write_v but_o to_o undeceive_v the_o simple_a of_o what_o his_o wickedness_n may_v false_o suggest_v into_o the_o mind_n as_o if_o all_o be_v truth_n that_o he_o speak_v if_o his_o wickedness_n be_v not_o reprove_v again_o consider_v that_o i_o have_v clear_v the_o truth_n of_o my_o word_n which_o he_o have_v wrest_v and_o thereby_o take_v occasion_n against_o the_o truth_n by_o answer_v his_o own_o conception_n and_o not_o my_o plain_a word_n so_o my_o word_n which_o be_v word_n of_o truth_n be_v defend_v all_o his_o reply_n be_v make_v void_a so_o i_o have_v not_o so_o much_o desire_v to_o answer_v every_o particular_a of_o his_o word_n as_o to_o vindicate_v my_o own_o word_n and_o the_o truth_n from_o his_o false_a slander_n and_o accusation_n o_o how_o have_v satan_n fill_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n in_o this_o generation_n as_o well_o as_o in_o former_a age_n with_o envy_n against_o the_o truth_n and_o with_o wrath_n against_o the_o way_n thereof_o and_o how_o have_v he_o fill_v they_o with_o craft_n and_o deceitful_a subtlety_n to_o offend_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o persecute_v and_o evil-speaking_a against_o it_o open_o and_o also_o in_o secret_a gainsaying_n in_o hypocrisy_n and_o how_o be_v man_n arm_v to_o defend_v themselves_o in_o their_o naughtiness_n lie_v hide_v under_o the_o veil_n of_o fair_a speech_n and_o fine_a argument_n use_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n to_o oppose_v the_o power_n and_o life_n of_o righteousness_n even_o as_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n of_o old_a how_o zealous_a be_v they_o in_o their_o observance_n and_o in_o fulfil_n the_o command_n and_o tradition_n of_o their_o father_n have_v set_v themselves_o in_o moses_n seat_n profess_v moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n word_n and_o yet_o persecute_v christ_n the_o life_n and_o substance_n of_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n and_o as_o it_o be_v then_o so_o be_v it_o now_o how_o be_v christ_n word_n and_o the_o apostle_n profess_v and_o preach_v by_o such_o who_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n make_v manifest_a in_o mortal_a flesh_n and_o secret_o oppose_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v know_v you_o not_o that_o christ_n be_v within_o you_o except_o you_o be_v reprobate_n but_o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v come_v and_o come_v wherein_o all_o heart_n be_v make_v manifest_a and_o the_o secret_n thereof_o discover_v and_o the_o light_n be_v spring_v out_o of_o darkness_n and_o the_o sun_n be_v break_v through_o the_o cloud_n to_o give_v light_n to_o all_o man_n and_o nation_n and_o the_o great_a whore_n which_o have_v deck_v herself_o in_o divers_a colour_n to_o deceive_v shall_v be_v make_v naked_a and_o bare_a and_o the_o day_n of_o great_a strive_n be_v come_v and_o now_o every_o man_n stand_v up_o for_o his_o interest_n to_o defend_v his_o possession_n for_o the_o just_a judge_n stand_v at_o the_o door_n to_o inquire_v by_o what_o law_n every_o man_n hold_v his_o inheritance_n and_o he_o find_v many_o hold_v their_o religion_n and_o profession_n by_o the_o tradition_n of_o man_n only_o and_o not_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o they_o and_o such_o he_o will_v dispossess_v though_o they_o strive_v against_o he_o yet_o all_o be_v in_o vain_a and_o though_o they_o plead_v antiquity_n yet_o that_o will_v not_o prevail_v and_o in_o that_o the_o day_n of_o great_a strive_n be_v come_v betwixt_o the_o lamb_n and_o his_o follower_n the_o dragon_n and_o his_o follower_n every_o one_o of_o that_o party_n appear_v with_o such_o weapon_n as_o the_o devil_n have_v arm_v they_o withal_o and_o with_o such_o armour_n as_o the_o wicked_a have_v they_o come_v appear_v under_o divers_a colour_n to_o fight_v against_o zioâ—_n yet_o under_o one_o head_n and_o prince_n of_o darkness_n and_o unto_o one_o purpose_n euâ—…_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o jacob_n may_v be_v root_v out_o and_o that_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n may_v 〈◊〉_d prosper_v that_o then_o the_o wicked_a may_v go_v on_o in_o
thou_o impudent_o do_v in_o thy_o compare_v the_o principle_n of_o the_o ranter_n with_o the_o quaker_n and_o to_o save_v thy_o brother_n from_o shame_n and_o guilt_n thou_o be_v fall_v thyself_o into_o the_o snare_n and_o just_o may_v be_v judge_v to_o exceed_v he_o in_o wickedness_n and_o thou_o say_v with_o shame_n to_o thyself_o i_o repeat_v it_o that_o the_o lie_n quaker_n will_v not_o own_o christ_n without_o they_o but_o thou_o bring_v not_o testimony_n of_o this_o assertion_n till_o than_o be_v thou_o reckon_v and_o shall_v be_v plague_v for_o a_o liar_n which_o will_v be_v forever_o for_o we_o own_v he_o as_o he_o be_v ascend_v far_o above_o all_o heaven_n who_o fill_v all_o thing_n yea_o and_o without_o we_o too_o so_o that_o instead_o of_o prove_v the_o first_o false_a accusation_n thou_o add_v another_o slander_n and_o the_o practice_n second_o thing_n wherein_o thou_o compare_v they_o be_v unsound_a for_o though_o we_o witness_v yea_o thousand_o that_o we_o need_v no_o man_n to_o teach_v we_o as_o the_o saint_n do_v 1_o john_n yet_o we_o cry_v not_o down_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n but_o own_v it_o and_o cry_v down_o such_o by_o who_o people_n can_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n though_o they_o be_v ever_o learning_n who_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o go_v for_o gift_n and_o reward_n &_o love_v the_o wage_n of_o unrightousness_n &_o this_o be_v the_o apostle_n doctrine_n as_o it_o be_v we_o and_o be_v no_o heresy_n though_o thou_o may_v so_o judge_v it_o for_o we_o say_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v they_o that_o be_v of_o god_n hear_v we_o who_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v but_o one_o and_o there_o be_v not_o another_o and_o the_o apostle_n which_o witness_v saint_n need_v no_o man_n to_o teach_v they_o do_v exhort_v they_o and_o yet_o do_v not_o condemn_v principle_n by_o practice_n then_o thou_o go_v on_o and_o say_v the_o ranter_n be_v not_o for_o baptism_n and_o break_v if_o bread_n and_o be_v not_o the_o quaker_n the_o same_o but_o what_o do_v this_o prove_v and_o thou_o say_v the_o ranter_n be_v they_o that_o will_v profess_v themselves_o without_o sin_n and_o how_o far_o short_a of_o 〈◊〉_d opinion_n be_v the_o quaker_n and_o the_o ranter_n will_v not_o own_o the_o resurrection_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o say_v you_o do_v you_o believe_v the_o very_a body_n shall_v rise_v etc._n etc._n reply_v friend_n this_o be_v far_o short_a of_o prove_v these_o thing_n upon_o we_o by_o query_v they_o to_o we_o let_v the_o reader_n consider_v but_o it_o may_v be_v impudence_n have_v not_o so_o whole_o eat_v out_o honesty_n in_o thou_o as_o that_o thou_o dare_v charge_v we_o whole_o with_o these_o thing_n but_o will_v intrude_v into_o we_o be_v thy_o question_n as_o though_o the_o thing_n be_v so_o indeed_o but_o thou_o may_v by_o ashamed_a of_o thy_o work_n be_v this_o sufficient_a proof_n of_o evil_n against_o we_o to_o ask_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v so_o what_o have_v thou_o prove_v in_o all_o this_o against_o we_o if_o we_o be_v guilty_a think_v thou_o we_o will_v accuse_v ourselves_o this_o be_v absurdity_n and_o wickedness_n in_o thou_o false_o to_o charge_v we_o and_o to_o bring_v no_o better_a evidence_n but_o thy_o bare_a word_n and_o as_o we_o deny_v the_o ranter_n so_o do_v we_o thou_o and_o see_v you_o both_o to_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o life_n of_o god_n but_o thy_o last_o and_o chieâ—…_n proof_n as_o thou_o think_v that_o we_o be_v one_o be_v that_o the_o ranter_n be_v sinner_n and_o the_o quaker_n be_v liar_n the_o first_o i_o wilâ—_n not_o vindicate_v but_o this_o last_o be_v disputable_a and_o thy_o proof_n of_o it_o be_v first_o thoâ—…_n say_v from_o what_o thou_o have_v say_v already_o to_o some_o page_n of_o my_o first_o book_n to_o which_o i_o 〈◊〉_d reply_v and_o leave_v it_o to_o the_o reader_n only_o do_v say_v thou_o have_v not_o yet_o prove_v one_o lie_n against_o i_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n nor_o man_n thou_o be_v the_o liar_n if_o thou_o say_v thâ—…_n have_v and_o honest_a man_n shall_v be_v judge_n betwixt_o we_o and_o thy_o second_o proof_n be_v moâ—…_n to_o the_o discover_v thy_o ignorance_n then_o yet_o have_v be_v and_o to_o clear_v thyself_o from_o my_o book_n charge_n against_o thou_o viz_o to_o be_v a_o wrester_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o yet_o i_o stand_v to_o thou_o be_v fain_o into_o grievous_a error_n my_o first_o charge_n be_v true_a upon_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o pervert_v or_o wrest_v that_o scripture_n rev._n 13._o 18._o in_o say_v the_o lamb_n be_v 〈◊〉_d before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o that_o scripture_n say_v since_o or_o from_o 〈◊〉_d foundation_n of_o the_o world_n have_v thou_o no_o more_o sense_n be_v thou_o and_o all_o thy_o compaâ—…_n so_o ignorant_a that_o you_o know_v not_o betwixt_o before_o and_o since_o a_o time_n how_o be_v you_o blind_v and_o yet_o persist_v in_o your_o wickedness_n and_o will_v not_o be_v reprove_v therefore_o this_o be_v a_o double_a iniquity_n in_o thou_o to_o thy_o shame_n remember_v it_o for_o i_o have_v say_v true_a though_o thou_o understand_v it_o not_o say_v there_o be_v as_o much_o difference_n betwixt_o before_o and_o since_o in_o that_o thing_n as_o betwixt_o a_o lie_n and_o truth_n for_o to_o say_v the_o blood_n be_v shed_v before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n as_o thou_o do_v be_v a_o very_a lie_n but_o to_o say_v iâ—_n be_v shed_v since_o or_o from_o be_v truth_n and_o that_o scripture_n be_v truth_n rev._n 13._o and_o thou_o be_v the_o liar_n and_o wrester_n of_o it_o and_o i_o have_v not_o wrong_v thou_o in_o my_o first_o though_o thou_o impudent_o and_o ignorant_o will_v clear_v thyself_o and_o lay_v iniquity_n upon_o i_o but_o further_o to_o clear_v thyself_o thou_o say_v thou_o say_v in_o god_n account_v it_o be_v shed_v before_o the_o world_n be_v and_o this_o be_v little_o less_o than_o blasphemy_n what_o be_v god_n a_o hypocrite_n like_o thyself_o to_o account_v that_o for_o truth_n which_o be_v a_o lie_n as_o i_o have_v prove_v o_o horrid_a error_n and_o perfect_a blindness_n but_o this_o will_v not_o cover_v thou_o nor_o thy_o shame_n from_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n where_o be_v thy_o proof_n for_o such_o a_o doctrine_n that_o god_n account_n that_o which_o be_v a_o lie_n for_o truth_n large_o be_v manifest_v thy_o from_o folly_n repent_v if_o thy_o heart_n be_v not_o void_a of_o shame_n for_o what_o thou_o have_v speak_v heâ—…_n in_o and_o let_v the_o reader_n understand_v this_o difference_n thou_o say_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n according_a to_o that_o scripture_n rev._n 13._o i_o say_v thou_o pervert_v the_o scripture_n and_o lie_v gross_o in_o the_o main_a thing_n itself_o and_o say_v it_o is*_n since_o or_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n let_v the_o honest_a judge_n and_o now_o it_o be_v see_v the_o lie_n rest_v upon_o thy_o own_o head_n who_o wrest_v the_o scripture_n and_o belie_v the_o lord_n and_o i_o and_o go_v on_o in_o thy_o wickedness_n after_o reproof_n and_o take_v thou_o the_o ranter_n they_o be_v thy_o companinons_n in_o lie_v and_o sin_v and_o not_o we_o and_o further_o thou_o be_v offend_v that_o i_o shall_v say_v and_o will_v fain_o reckon_v it_o for_o a_o lie_n that_o all_o thy_o work_n be_v a_o secret_a smite_v and_o a_o obscure_a shoot_v against_o the_o manifestation_n of_o christ_n within_o which_o word_n i_o own_o to_o be_v truth_n concern_v thou_o and_o be_o not_o ashamed_a of_o they_o though_o thou_o say_v i_o say_v false_o and_o when_o the_o book_n of_o thy_o conscience_n be_v open_v thou_o shall_v confess_v it_o only_o i_o leave_v within_o this_o to_o be_v consider_v serious_o and_o judge_v by_o they_o who_o be_v spiritual_a and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o witness_n and_o the_o lie_n be_v of_o thou_o and_o thy_o father_n who_o wickedness_n be_v sufficient_o see_v by_o what_o be_v say_v if_o i_o shall_v say_v no_o more_o again_o thou_o say_v it_o be_v a_o untruth_n of_o thou_o to_o say_v thou_o be_v one_o of_o those_o that_o do_v preach_v for_o hire_n through_o covetousness_n make_v merchandise_n of_o soul_n my_o word_n be_v not_o so_o lay_v down_o thou_o have_v wrest_v they_o for_o thy_o purpose_n though_o it_o avail_v nothing_o but_o i_o say_v thou_o be_v in_o their_o step_n that_o through_o covetousness_n with_o feign_a word_n make_v merchandise_n of_o soul_n and_o thou_o be_v find_v among_o they_o that_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o i_o have_v speak_v the_o truth_n herein_o let_v the_o light_n in_o all_o conscience_n judge_v who_o be_v not_o fear_v in_o many_o thing_n i_o may_v instance_n that_o
thou_o be_v in_o their_o step_n and_o among_o they_o that_o act_n such_o thing_n as_o further_o may_v be_v prove_v and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n so_o foresee_v to_o keep_v i_o clear_a and_o my_o word_n to_o be_v defend_v though_o i_o expect_v no_o less_o from_o thou_o as_o to_o this_o thing_n then_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v but_o the_o lie_n be_v of_o thyself_o who_o will_v deny_v the_o they_o truth_n the_o next_o thing_n that_o thou_o will_v charge_v upon_o to_o be_v a_o lie_n i_o pass_v here_o the_o reader_n may_v expect_v it_o in_o its_o place_n and_o though_o thou_o say_v the_o rantor_n and_o i_o and_o my_o fellow_n be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n in_o many_o thing_n etc._n etc._n to_o which_o i_o reply_v their_o practice_n i_o deny_v and_o the_o ground_n in_o which_o they_o stand_v and_o their_o false_a doctrine_n yet_o dare_v we_o not_o deny_v any_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o christ_n though_o they_o as_o thou_o may_v profess_v it_o in_o word_n which_o be_v seldom_o they_o do_v for_o we_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o truth_n for_o the_o truth_n sake_n only_o but_o how_o uncharitable_a be_v thou_o in_o thy_o measure_n and_o judgement_n consider_v as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v john_n bunion_n be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n with_o the_o pope_n in_o many_o thing_n the_o pope_n hold_v christ_n be_v bear_v of_o mary_n and_o be_v crucify_v and_o raise_v again_o and_o ascend_v etc._n etc._n and_o this_o hold_n i._o bunion_n and_o be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n with_o the_o pope_n in_o many_o thing_n and_o therefore_o must_v partake_v of_o the_o same_o plague_n with_o the_o pope_n as_o thou_o say_v of_o we_o though_o thou_o have_v by_o unequal_a measure_n thus_o judge_v we_o yet_o i_o render_v not_o evil_a for_o evil_n but_o in_o love_n to_o thy_o soul_n show_v thou_o thy_o folly_n and_o weakness_n then_o thou_o go_v on_o have_v foundation_n pass_v by_o the_o two_o slander_n cast_v upon_o we_o by_o i._o burton_n in_o your_o first_o book_n which_o i_o charge_v you_o withal_o in_o i_o to_o which_o not_o one_o word_n as_o to_o evidence_n your_o slander_n but_o have_v slippen_n it_o over_o as_o a_o foul_a guilty_a man_n which_o charge_n stand_v upon_o you_o both_o that_o you_o be_v slanderer_n herein_o and_o my_o first_o answer_n i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a of_o though_o you_o snarl_v much_o about_o it_o and_o will_v taint_v it_o or_o undermine_v it_o but_o thy_o subtlety_n be_v to_o weak_a truth_n confound_v thou_o and_o thy_o simple_a policy_n which_o be_v that_o we_o prize_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n god_n man_n to_o be_v precious_a unto_o we_o and_o have_v own_v he_o alone_o to_o be_v the_o foundation_n who_o god_n have_v lay_v and_o in_o his_o light_n we_o be_v save_v etc._n etc._n as_o i_o say_v in_o page_n 7._o against_o which_o word_n thou_o can_v not_o just_o except_v nor_o yet_o prove_v the_o contrary_a and_o yet_o as_o a_o man_n that_o love_v to_o hear_v thy_o own_o tongue_n thou_o lay_v down_o many_o thing_n impertinent_a as_o to_o the_o cause_n in_o hand_n but_o it_o have_v be_v more_o honest_a to_o have_v help_v thy_o brother_n burton_n from_o under_o my_o true_a charge_n and_o clear_v the_o truth_n if_o thou_o have_v be_v able_a but_o thou_o have_v leave_v â—im_a in_o the_o dirt_n under_o the_o charge_n of_o a_o slanderer_n and_o be_v unfaithful_a to_o he_o â—nd_n go_v about_o to_o inquire_v what_o it_o be_v as_o thou_o say_v to_o lay_n christ_n for_o a_o foundation_n thou_o confess_v what_o i_o have_v say_v be_v fair_o speak_v and_o yet_o thy_o envious_a mind_n â—nd_v unbelieving_a heart_n seem_v to_o be_v offend_v at_o my_o word_n and_o to_o they_o that_o can_v believe_v i_o speak_v plain_o and_o do_v not_o beg_v thy_o belief_n nor_o any_o man_n but_o commend_v myself_o to_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o know_v no_o other_o jesus_n the_o saviour_n nor_o foundation_n than_o he_o that_o john_n be_v send_v to_o prepare_v the_o way_n before_o who_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v who_o say_v i_o be_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o now_o my_o word_n be_v defend_v to_o be_v truth_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o they_o that_o be_v spiritual_a and_o thou_o and_o such_o may_v hear_v but_o must_v not_o understand_v who_o have_v harden_v your_o heart_n lest_o you_o shall_v believe_v and_o therefore_o be_v give_v up_o to_o gainsaying_n till_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n break_v out_o against_o you_o and_o let_v john_n burton_n remember_v my_o word_n where_o i_o say_v he_o be_v fall_v into_o the_o pit_n which_o he_o dig_v for_o another_o and_o he_o undervalue_v the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o doctrine_n be_v to_o speak_v truth_n but_o he_o have_v lie_v and_o slander_v and_o so_o be_v out_o of_o christ_n the_o foundation_n and_o undervalue_v he_o who_o keep_v not_o his_o say_n but_o be_v a_o worker_n in_o darkness_n and_o not_o in_o the_o light_n and_o as_o to_o that_o where_o i_o say_v thus_o much_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o penman_v spirit_n of_o the_o first_o epistle_n of_o the_o first_o book_n secret_o smite_v at_o the_o doctrine_n of_o true_a faith_n and_o salvation_n to_o wit_n christ_n within_o i_o have_v say_v the_o truth_n in_o righteousness_n and_o do_v own_o my_o word_n though_o thou_o say_v i_o have_v do_v he_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o wrong_n etc._n etc._n but_o i_o leave_v it_o to_o be_v judge_v by_o they_o that_o be_v spiritual_a and_o not_o unto_o thou_o to_o give_v false_a meaning_n of_o my_o word_n and_o do_v not_o he_o say_v in_o that_o epistle_n of_o some_o that_o have_v be_v depend_v too_o much_o upon_o some_o thing_n they_o call_v christ_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n within_o they_o etc._n etc._n let_v the_o wise_a in_o heart_n judge_n whether_o this_o be_v not_o as_o i_o say_v even_o a_o secret_a smite_v against_o christ_n within_o without_o which_o as_o i_o have_v say_v there_o can_v be_v no_o salvation_n for_o he_o that_o have_v not_o christ_n in_o he_o be_v a_o reprobate_n and_o this_o i_o speak_v not_o in_o opposition_n but_o as_o a_o testimony_n of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o die_v and_o rise_v again_o and_o ascend_v who_o be_v within_o and_o without_o also_o and_o if_o any_o preach_v another_o jesus_n let_v he_o be_v accurse_v and_o repent_v thou_o who_o be_v in_o the_o wrong_n do_v thyself_o false_o charge_v i_o note_v in_o the_o margin_n with_o speak_v false_o when_o i_o spaâ—…_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o false_a speak_n rest_v at_o thy_o door_n and_o be_v drive_v thither_o with_o the_o power_n of_o truth_n then_o whereas_o thou_o will_v justify_v thy_o former_a wickedness_n in_o charge_v the_o quaker_n to_o be_v deceiver_n against_o my_o just_a answer_n etc._n in_o page_n 8._o of_o i_o whicâ—_n stand_v free_a from_o any_o of_o thy_o vain_a argument_n and_o uncontrole_v though_o resist_v but_o it_o appear_v my_o word_n stick_v close_o unto_o thou_o and_o torment_v thou_o and_o thou_o say_v with_o much_o confidence_n it_o will_v easy_o be_v prove_v that_o we_o be_v deceiver_n but_o thy_o argument_n we_o shall_v try_v and_o say_v thou_o first_o the_o quaker_n deny_v the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n without_o they_o and_o own_o christ_n no_o otherways_o but_o as_o he_o be_v within_o etc._n etc._n reply_v how_o impudent_a be_v thou_o in_o forge_v lie_n after_o lie_n and_o build_v they_o up_o in_o thy_o work_n one_o upon_o another_o and_o a_o wicked_a course_n thou_o take_v to_o clear_v thy_o former_a slander_n true_o charge_v upon_o thou_o in_o my_o first_o even_o by_o lay_v another_o upon_o it_o friend_n by_o this_o thy_o deceitful_a slander_n while_o thou_o have_v think_v to_o prove_v we_o deceiver_n have_v prove_v thyself_o one_o even_o a_o false_a accuser_n may_v thou_o not_o blush_v to_o say_v we_o own_o christ_n no_o otherways_o then_o as_o he_o be_v within_o we_o own_v he_o which_o be_v be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v who_o be_v within_o we_o and_o without_o we_o as_o i_o have_v say_v in_o my_o first_o we_o own_v he_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o he_o and_o it_o be_v know_v 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n and_o in_o his_o sight_n we_o be_v approve_v whether_o thou_o believe_v it_o or_o not_o fâ—…_n i_o beg_v not_o beleif_n of_o thou_o but_o leave_v thy_o double_a slander_n to_o be_v read_v and_o judge_v of_o by_o all_o honest_a people_n and_o in_o the_o interim_n know_v it_o be_v a_o bad_a way_n to_o prove_v we_o deceiver_n by_o thy_o lie_n this_o the_o rather_o be_v a_o witness_n to_o we_o that_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o against_o thou_o and_o thou_o to_o be_v of_o the_o devil_n who_o be_v a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o 〈◊〉_d his_o child_n succeed_v he_o in_o
of_o christ_n without_o and_o with_o as_o good_a or_o better_a understanding_n though_o both_o a_o like_a far_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n yet_o in_o thy_o answer_n thou_o ask_v i_o if_o i_o put_v 〈◊〉_d difference_n betwixt_o the_o speak_n of_o and_o believe_v in_o christ_n without_o yea_o i_o do_v a_o great_a deal_n for_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o of_o he_o and_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o he_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n which_o thou_o be_v not_o but_o thou_o i_o suppose_v will_v be_v reckon_v a_o believer_n nay_o for_o i_o think_v the_o pope_n have_v both_o more_o word_n and_o more_o good_a work_n and_o make_v as_o much_o conscience_n of_o lie_v and_o false_a accuse_v as_o thou_o for_o aught_o as_o may_v be_v understand_v of_o a_o tree_n by_o the_o fruit_n which_o be_v our_o way_n to_o judge_v as_o christ_n have_v give_v we_o example_n then_o be_v that_o i_o say_v thou_o have_v answer_v thyself_o a_o question_n deceitful_a thou_o be_v offend_v and_o boast_v thyself_o against_o i_o charge_v i_o to_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o liâ—â—_n in_o that_o i_o do_v not_o manifest_v thy_o deceit_n but_o now_o i_o shall_v therefore_o to_o stop_v thy_o proâ—…_n boast_v in_o that_o answer_n thou_o call_v it_o a_o sad_a doctrine_n which_o say_v follow_v the_o light_n which_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n withal_o and_o other_o such_o like_a thing_n follow_v that_o question_n which_o be_v deceitful_a and_o wicked_a and_o thou_o thereby_o be_v prove_v the_o enemy_n to_o truth_n thyself_o and_o thou_o and_o thy_o word_n be_v both_o deceitful_a and_o therefore_o boast_v not_o thyself_o then_o thou_o answer_v my_o question_n which_o be_v do_v not_o the_o scripture_n witness_n that_o all_o who_o have_v not_o christ_n be_v reprobate_n the_o question_n be_v sound_a and_o of_o worth_a to_o be_v note_v and_o in_o thy_o answer_n thou_o say_v yet_o it_o be_v true_a to_o which_o i_o sober_o reply_v than_o what_o a_o condition_n be_v all_o in_o that_o have_v 〈◊〉_d christ_n within_o nor_o no_o knowledge_n of_o he_o but_o what_o they_o have_v of_o he_o as_o he_o be_v without_o by_o the_o letter_n without_o do_v thou_o consider_v this_o and_o whether_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o chief_a prize_n to_o life_n and_o salvation_n to_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o seek_v for_o he_o within_o see_v all_o that_o have_v not_o he_o within_o be_v reprobate_n but_o far_o thou_o will_v seem_v to_o manifest_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o folly_n in_o i_o when_o as_o the_o folly_n lie_v in_o thy_o own_o bosom_n and_o by_o thy_o confuse_a word_n i_o understand_v thâ—…_n ground_v thy_o answer_n upon_o ally_n and_o false_a understanding_n and_o therefrom_o bringâ—…_n the_o false_a reproof_n as_o if_o i_o shall_v hold_v forth_o that_o every_o man_n have_v receive_v chriâ—…_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o he_o this_o i_o have_v never_o say_v but_o that_o every_o man_n have_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n giâ—…_n he_o which_o i_o say_v be_v one_o in_o union_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o i_o say_v christ_n 〈◊〉_d give_v to_o all_o but_o all_o receive_v he_o not_o and_o i_o see_v thou_o understand_v not_o my_o forâ—…_n word_n that_o i_o write_v in_o answer_n to_o one_o of_o thy_o query_n thou_o can_v not_o distingâ—…_n betwixt_o a_o thing_n be_v give_v of_o god_n and_o a_o thing_n be_v receive_v by_o man_n so_o 〈◊〉_d the_o folly_n be_v fall_v back_o on_o thou_o take_v it_o who_o understand_v not_o my_o word_n 〈◊〉_d oppose_v thy_o own_o conceiving_n and_o false_a understanding_n and_o though_o i_o may_v 〈◊〉_d true_o apply_v this_o word_n folly_n in_o that_o extent_n than_o thou_o apply_v the_o like_a word_n 〈◊〉_d thyself_o in_o this_o same_o page_n yet_o i_o leave_v it_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o serious_a reader_n and_o say_v thy_o folly_n be_v want_v of_o wit_n in_o the_o world_n and_o not_o for_o châ—…_n sake_n then_o thou_o will_v defend_v thy_o first_o wickedness_n in_o that_o thou_o say_v the_o devil_n deceive_v soul_n by_o persuade_v they_o to_o follow_v the_o light_n within_o which_o all_o man_n have_v but_o my_o answer_n to_o it_o thou_o have_v not_o reach_v in_o that_o i_o say_v 〈◊〉_d that_o come_v to_o life_n eternal_a must_v follow_v the_o light_n within_o which_o christ_n haâ—…_n give_v which_o stand_v over_o thy_o head_n for_o ever_o to_o be_v truth_n but_o yet_o how_o bliâ—…_n be_v thou_o in_o confess_v the_o light_n within_o even_o conscience_n to_o be_v the_o light_a 〈◊〉_d christ_n as_o god_n and_o yet_o say_v the_o devil_n deceive_v soul_n by_o bid_v follow_v the_o light_n within_o o_o abominable_a doctrine_n what_o do_v the_o devil_n deceive_v soul_n by_o bid_v foâ—…_n the_o light_n of_o christ_n as_o god_n so_o john_n bunion's_n doctrine_n be_v let_v it_o be_v note_v 〈◊〉_d see_v thou_o thy_o folly_n how_o it_o be_v manifest_a and_o thy_o pitiful_a evasion_n be_v weigh_v 〈◊〉_d stead_n of_o contradict_v my_o former_a sufficient_a answer_n which_o thou_o can_v no_o 〈◊〉_d reach_v to_o wrest_v or_o otherwise_o to_o answer_v it_o ask_v a_o question_n which_o i_o may_v ansâ—_fw-la assoon_o as_o thou_o have_v sufficient_o reply_v to_o my_o former_a answer_n and_o this_o be_v in_o 〈◊〉_d a_o answer_n to_o it_o it_o be_v heresy_n to_o say_v that_o the_o light_n of_o god_n or_o any_o light_n of_o 〈◊〉_d or_o christ_n can_n or_o do_v deceive_v the_o soul_n and_o though_o thou_o stumble_v at_o it_o i_o say_v 〈◊〉_d in_o say_v that_o thy_o whole_a purpose_n be_v a_o secret_a smite_v against_o the_o light_n within_o 〈◊〉_d the_o reader_n judge_n and_o now_o to_o manifest_v thy_o ignorance_n full_o thou_o have_v confess_v the_o light_a witâ—…_n even_o conscience_n be_v the_o light_n of_o god_n have_v not_o thou_o cause_n to_o repent_v of_o 〈◊〉_d absurdity_n and_o blindness_n who_o hold_v forth_o that_o the_o devil_n deceive_v soul_n by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n see_v thou_o can_v find_v no_o light_n within_o man_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o confess_v be_v the_o light_n of_o god_n then_o thou_o say_v thy_o whole_a design_n be_v first_o to_o show_v soul_n where_o salvation_n be_v to_o be_v bad_a namely_o in_o christ_n without_o and_o yet_o have_v confess_v all_o that_o have_v he_o not_o within_o be_v reprobate_n and_o such_o have_v not_o salvation_n by_o he_o without_o consider_v therefore_o without_o christ_n within_o no_o salvation_n as_o i_o have_v say_v and_o thou_o have_v confess_v it_o mark_v it_o then_o to_o clear_v thyself_o from_o contradiction_n which_o i_o charge_v thou_o with_o thou_o will_v cast_v a_o confusion_n upon_o i_o in_o that_o thou_o say_v i_o will_v make_v a_o defile_a conscience_n the_o law_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v all_o one_o this_o be_v false_o speak_v i_o have_v never_o say_v nor_o thought_n that_o a_o defile_a conscience_n be_v the_o law_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n a_o liar_n thou_o be_v to_o be_v note_v and_o this_o lie_n add_v to_o the_o number_n and_o yet_o consider_v thou_o have_v say_v several_a time_n that_o conscience_n be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n as_o god_n and_o now_o call_v conscience_n defile_v be_v the_o light_n of_o god_n defile_v john_n bunnion_n say_v so_o o_o horrid_a read_v thou_o thy_o confusion_n and_o grievous_a error_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o thy_o door_n and_o there_o i_o leave_v it_o thou_o may_v blush_v and_o all_o thy_o witness_n at_o this_o and_o in_o that_o thou_o call_v my_o answer_n scold_v against_o thy_o epistle_n and_o persumptuous_o say_v the_o truth_n of_o which_o thou_o can_v be_v willing_a to_o seal_v with_o thy_o blood_n reply_v scold_v i_o deny_v but_o i_o have_v reprove_v thy_o lie_n in_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v not_o so_o proud_o pu_v up_o in_o boast_v what_o say_v thou_o shall_v thy_o blood_n go_v for_o this_o that_o the_o quaker_n be_v deceiver_n and_o that_o the_o devil_n deceive_v soul_n by_o bid_v they_o follow_v the_o light_n within_o which_o thou_o say_v be_v conscience_n which_o thou_o confess_v be_v the_o light_n of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v before_o the_o world_n be_v and_o that_o the_o scripture_n say_v so_o and_o that_o we_o deny_v that_o salvation_n be_v complete_o wrought_v by_o the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n with_o several_a other_o thing_n note_v for_o lie_n what_o say_v thou_o john_n bunnion_n be_v thou_o so_o desparte_v as_o that_o thou_o will_v hazard_v thy_o blood_n upon_o this_o account_n if_o it_o be_v so_o sure_o the_o devil_n have_v great_a power_n over_o thou_o cease_v thy_o boast_n lest_o the_o lord_n make_v thou_o a_o example_n and_o though_o thou_o will_v exhort_v i_o thy_o spirit_n i_o deny_v
whereas_o i_o say_v christ_n be_v a_o mystery_n and_o unto_o hiâ—…_n he_o be_v light_a and_o shall_v be_v salvation_n where_o his_o person_n suppose_a son_n of_o joseph_n never_o come_v which_o word_n be_v true_a not_o gainsayed_n by_o thou_o though_o thou_o ask_v do_v he_o obtain_v salvation_n for_o any_o without_o that_o body_n which_o he_o take_v of_o 〈◊〉_d virgin_n answ._n that_o body_n which_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o so_o carnal_a 〈◊〉_d thou_o suppose_v and_o that_o spiritual_a rock_n which_o follow_v they_o save_v they_o aâ—…_n the_o same_o son_n of_o god_n the_o saviour_n who_o be_v bear_v a_o child_n to_o they_o be_v the_o priâ—…_n of_o peace_n yea_o the_o everlasting_a father_n but_o thy_o eye_n see_v not_o this_o and_o therefore_o thâ—…_n say_v here_o be_v the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v not_o and_o the_o place_n where_o he_o have_v not_o be_v now_o thâ—…_n say_v thou_o pass_v by_o many_o thing_n which_o thou_o may_v just_o examine_v and_o also_o many_o unseemly_a expression_n o_o thou_o deceitful_a heart_n and_o tongue_n be_v this_o thy_o excuse_n when_o my_o word_n be_v consider_v of_o this_o when_o thou_o have_v a_o better_a understanding_n for_o its_o yet_o hide_a from_o thou_o then_o when_o thou_o have_v thus_o cry_v out_o against_o my_o just_a answer_n thou_o tell_v i_o what_o i_o shall_v have_v say_v alas_o poor_a man_n thou_o reach_v not_o what_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thing_n eternal_a be_v by_o that_o wisdom_n in_o which_o thou_o be_v i_o need_v no_o man_n to_o teach_v i_o but_o the_o lord_n then_o thou_o say_v jesus_n christ_n have_v obey_v the_o law_n and_o justify_v thou_o etc._n etc._n reply_v nay_o hold_v repent_v first_o and_o be_v turn_v from_o thy_o iniquity_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o boast_v not_o thyself_o so_o proud_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o law_n in_o disobedience_n to_o it_o a_o liar_n slanderer_n and_o scorner_n one_o that_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n rule_v in_o a_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o every_o one_o shall_v die_v for_o his_o own_o iniquity_n and_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_n shall_v die_v and_o wrath_n to_o every_o one_o that_o do_v evil_a and_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n learn_v what_o this_o mean_n or_o ask_v they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o better_a understanding_n than_o thyself_o then_o thou_o seem_v to_o mind_v i_o of_o some_o weakness_n and_o cry_v out_o wonderful_a foolishness_n etc._n etc._n because_o i_o say_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n give_v to_o every_o man_n joh._n 1._o 9_o as_o thou_o confess_v be_v not_o contrary_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n but_o be_v one_o in_o their_o nature_n mark_n and_o a_o man_n can_v possible_o love_v one_o of_o they_o and_o hate_v another_o therefore_o one_o they_o be_v in_o the_o union_n lead_v in_o the_o same_o way_n unto_o the_o same_o end_n and_o where_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n give_v light_n or_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n work_n or_o lead_v if_o not_o in_o the_o conscience_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v my_o word_n now_o let_v honest_a man_n consider_v and_o john_n bunnion_n be_v silent_a what_o foolishness_n or_o wonderful_a weakness_n be_v in_o these_o word_n but_o only_o to_o the_o wisdom_n which_o be_v devilish_a which_o despise_v truth_n or_o what_o cause_n be_v there_o to_o blush_v when_o i_o write_v they_o as_o he_o impudent_o say_v who_o can_v contradict_v they_o nor_o reprove_v they_o and_o yet_o rail_v upon_o they_o no_o marvel_n that_o thou_o will_v pass_v they_o as_o thou_o say_v with_o such_o a_o poor_a shift_n to_o evade_v with_o a_o lie_n that_o thou_o have_v speak_v to_o it_o already_o when_o as_o thou_o have_v not_o meddle_v of_o these_o thing_n o_o let_v not_o thy_o impudence_n so_o sottish_o carry_v thou_o for_o thy_o shame_n be_v see_v and_o lay_v open_a its_o good_a in_o thy_o light_n to_o pass_v that_o which_o confound_v thou_o which_o be_v past_o answer_v so_o to_o save_v thy_o credit_n among_o thy_o fellow_n the_o cause_n to_o blush_v be_v in_o thyself_o and_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o thy_o own_o door_n then_o thou_o plead_v for_o the_o scripture_n to_o be_v the_o rule_n in_o opposition_n to_o my_o question_n which_o be_v not_o answer_v which_o be_v can_v there_o be_v any_o sure_a thing_n for_o the_o creature_n to_o look_v to_o to_o walk_v to_o life_n or_o to_o come_v to_o god_n by_o than_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n which_o every_o man_n have_v give_v he_o etc._n etc._n but_o thou_o may_v for_o shame_n cease_v plead_v for_o scripture_n rule_v be_v thyself_o be_v so_o far_o contrary_a to_o it_o for_o he_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o life_n of_o the_o scripture_n i_o have_v union_n with_o he_o and_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o more_o sure_a testimony_n either_o to_o witness_v justification_n or_o condemnation_n than_o any_o man_n word_n without_o whatsoever_o then_o my_o other_o question_n be_v whether_o the_o turk_n jew_n and_o thou_o and_o other_o do_v serve_v sin_n and_o lust_n because_o christ_n have_v not_o give_v you_o light_a to_o discover_v your_o sin_n or_o because_o you_o hate_v that_o light_n that_o be_v give_v and_o much_o to_o this_o thou_o speak_v not_o pertinent_a nor_o answer_v in_o plainness_n i_o leave_v it_o to_o the_o reader_n to_o judge_v and_o to_o read_v my_o answer_n page_n 17._o of_o my_o first_o which_o clear_v truth_n from_o all_o what_o thou_o have_v say_v against_o it_o in_o this_o particular_a now_o i_o come_v to_o the_o next_o thing_n where_o thou_o foolish_o charge_v i_o that_o my_o doctrine_n be_v not_o according_a to_o truth_n but_o a_o lie_n charge_v i_o to_o affirm_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n do_v deny_v because_o i_o say_v the_o spirit_n be_v give_v to_o every_o man_n though_o every_o man_n receive_v it_o not_o and_o it_o strive_v with_o the_o wicked_a though_o he_o follow_v it_o not_o etc._n etc._n my_o word_n herein_o be_v truth_n and_o no_o lie_n neither_o contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n â—…nd_v let_v the_o reader_n be_v judge_n betwixt_o we_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v to_o every_o man_n to_o profit_v withal_o and_o some_o of_o these_o to_o who_o he_o write_v thus_o be_v wicked_a give_v to_o incest_n and_o idolatry_n and_o other_o sin_n here_o i_o prove_v it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o wicked_a and_o thou_o confess_v the_o righteous_a have_v it_o and_o there_o be_v but_o these_o two_o on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n now_o if_o thou_o can_v find_v a_o man_n that_o be_v neither_o wicked_a nor_o righteous_a than_o thou_o have_v advantage_n than_o some_o have_v not_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o saint_n have_v the_o comforter_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n convince_v or_o reprove_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n they_o that_o be_v not_o saint_n but_o wicked_a have_v it_o reprove_v they_o mark_v these_o thing_n and_o let_v honest_a man_n judge_v while_o both_o thou_o and_o i_o be_o silent_a whether_o thy_o doctrine_n which_o deny_v that_o which_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v or_o miâ—…_n which_o bear_v witness_n to_o the_o same_o thing_n which_o the_o scripture_n speak_v be_v to_o be_v disow_v let_v a_o equal_a line_n measure_n the_o shame_n and_o false_a doctrine_n be_v fall_v upon_o thou_o and_o thou_o be_v offend_v that_o i_o shall_v say_v thou_o bring_v other_o vain_a argument_n with_o a_o vapour_n say_v neither_o i_o nor_o my_o fellow_n be_v able_a to_o answer_v etc._n etc._n but_o i_o say_v true_a the_o argument_n be_v vain_a one_o be_v the_o devil_n be_v convince_v but_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n or_o such_o like_a now_o what_o be_v this_o to_o the_o purpose_n that_o thou_o contend_v in_o that_o wherein_o no_o body_n strive_v with_o thou_o nor_o none_o affirm_v against_o thou_o and_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a argument_n to_o parallel_v the_o devil_n in_o such_o a_o case_n as_o have_v the_o spirit_n but_o thou_o be_v so_o blind_a it_o be_v hardly_o possible_a to_o let_v thou_o see_v thy_o ignorance_n herein_o i_o may_v not_o much_o strive_v with_o thou_o only_o i_o will_v tell_v thou_o of_o those_o thingâ—…_n and_o the_o sober_a reader_n shall_v judge_v to_o instance_n a_o thing_n impossible_a to_o proâ—…_n thing_n possible_a be_v vain_a argument_n so_o that_o i_o have_v herein_o do_v thou_o no_o wroâ—…_n then_o thou_o cry_v out_o of_o my_o weakness_n and_o that_o i_o blaspheme_n and_o of_o a_o great_a 〈◊〉_d of_o ignorance_n discover_v in_o i_o and_o bid_v i_o be_v silent_a and_o false_o charge_v i_o with_o presumption_n and_o such_o like_a etc._n etc._n because_o i_o say_v thus_o much_o i_o leave_v with_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o
the_o scripture_n something_o 〈◊〉_d conâ—…ce_n 〈◊〉_d and_o beside_o or_o contrary_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whâ—…â—…ou_fw-fr 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v for_o though_o thou_o say_v as_o none_o affâ—…_n the_o light_n in_o every_o 〈◊〉_d â—…ience_n be_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n yet_o hoâ—…_n doâ—…_n thou_o proye_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…ontrary_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o in_o my_o last_o a_o put_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d leave_n it_o with_o thou_o and_o then_o thou_o will_v exâ—…se_v tâ—y_a 〈◊〉_d â—…ds_v 〈◊〉_d â—…on_n call_v the_o quaker_n fond_a hypocrite_n but_o have_v â—…ot_v yet_o proâ—…ed_v 〈◊〉_d live_v in_o hypocrisy_n and_o so_o be_v a_o liar_n still_o and_o â—y_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o perverter_n of_o the_o right_a way_n of_o god_n thou_o aâ—â—_n and_o in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…f_a 〈◊〉_d it_o shall_v be_v prove_v by_o thy_o recompense_n then_o thoâ—â—…est_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o a_o natural_a man_n may_v have_v power_n over_o sin_n aâ—d_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o law_n and_o for_o thy_o proof_n thou_o instâ—…_n in_o pâ—â—l_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phil._n 3._o now_o this_o be_v before_o the_o commandment_n caâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d god_n 〈◊〉_d which_o let_v he_o see_v the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o this_o do_v 〈◊〉_d pâ—â—ve_n that_o 〈◊〉_d power_n over_o sin_n for_o he_o be_v a_o envy_n and_o so_o a_o 〈◊〉_d and_o have_v 〈◊〉_d over_o sin_n according_a as_o i_o ask_v thou_o if_o thou_o â—…yst_v he_o have_v power_n over_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…st_n to_o do_v before_o he_o be_v convict_v while_o he_o be_v a_o â—…al_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d no_o siâ—…_n to_o persecute_v jesus_n and_o this_o will_v â—e_v blasphemy_n the_o pâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…t_v this_o thou_o have_v câ—â—â—ingly_o slip_v â—…e_o i_o â—…ed_v thâ—…_n get_v 〈◊〉_d sin_n and_o to_o abstain_v from_o those_o thing_n â—…idden_v in_o the_o law_n 〈◊〉_d not_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o ever_o come_v and_o because_o thou_o will_v not_o answer_v i_o do_v and_o say_v 〈◊〉_d conclude_v that_o john_n 〈◊〉_d staâ—…_n iâ—_n not_o so_o good_a 〈◊〉_d pâ—â—le_n while_o he_o be_v â—…er_o according_a to_o his_o own_o doctrine_n and_o thou_o say_v the_o gentile_n do_v by_o nature_n the_o thing_n containted_a in_o the_o law_n true_a but_o that_o state_n be_v not_o coâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d â—…stined_v before_o the_o circumcision_n and_o i_o ask_v thou_o be_v any_o condemâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v exâ—…sed_v in_o his_o light_n or_o be_v any_o justify_v who_o be_v accuse_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…d_n which_o thou_o ignorant_o comment_v upon_o where_o i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d choose_v to_o be_v of_o that_o profession_n which_o abstain_v from_o those_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o law_n and_o to_o have_v power_n over_o sin_n then_o to_o live_v in_o the_o transgâ—…_n the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o under_o the_o power_n over_o sin_n yet_o talk_v of_o belief_n in_o the_o son_n oâ—_n 〈◊〉_d let_v the_o reader_n 〈◊〉_d whether_o of_o these_o religion_n be_v more_o accepâ—…_n sâ—â—hn_n of_o god_n thy_o religion_n be_v prove_v to_o be_v talk_v of_o belief_n in_o thâ—_n 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o traâ—sg_a â—ession_n of_o the_o law_n a_o liar_n a_o false_a witnese_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o backbiting_a and_o such_o like_a thy_o false_a belief_n will_v not_o save_v thou_o in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n then_o further_o thou_o still_o confess_v that_o as_o he_o be_v god_n christ_n light_v everâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d come_v into_o the_o woâ—…_n then_o wherefore_o do_v thou_o make_v all_o this_o ado_n in_o 〈◊〉_d we_o in_o this_o particular_a yet_o let_v we_o try_v thy_o doctrine_n whether_o it_o be_v sound_a 〈◊〉_d say_v this_o light_n wherewith_o christ_n as_o god_n have_v light_v every_o man_n be_v câ—…_n and_o yet_o sometime_o say_v this_o conscience_n be_v sear_v and_o harden_v and_o evil_a 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n as_o god_n sear_v heardened_a and_o evil_a john_n bâ—…_n it_o forth_o this_o be_v thy_o great_a ignorance_n and_o blasphemy_n and_o sometime_o 〈◊〉_d this_o light_n be_v nature_n and_o nature_n be_v corrupt_v and_o sinful_a and_o in_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dren_n of_o â—…th_n what_o be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n as_o god_n corrupt_v and_o sinfulâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d be_v aâ—â—_n by_o iâ—_n child_n of_o wrath_n john_n bunion_n doctrine_n hold_v it_o forth_o 〈◊〉_d blindness_n possess_v thou_o when_o thou_o write_v this_o yet_o may_v thou_o blush_v at_o the_o 〈◊〉_d hereof_o then_o thou_o go_v to_o give_v a_o meaning_n upon_o my_o word_n in_o that_o i_o say_v tâ—…_n be_v light_a and_o light_n be_v the_o law_n which_o be_v truth_n but_o i_o speak_v they_o not_o 〈◊〉_d to_o interpret_v with_o thy_o lie_a spirit_n but_o let_v spiritual_a man_n judge_v of_o they_o 〈◊〉_d much_o ado_n thou_o make_v in_o answer_v my_o question_n to_o thou_o but_o hit_v not_o my_o 〈◊〉_d at_o all_o i_o ask_v thou_o and_o bid_v thou_o show_v if_o thou_o can_v any_o sin_n which_o 〈◊〉_d against_o the_o law_n but_o this_o thou_o can_v not_o do_v though_o thou_o will_v proâ—…_n thou_o can_v that_o imbelief_n be_v not_o a_o sin_n against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n then_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o son_n of_o mary_n impute_v to_o we_o etc._n etc._n but_o i_o say_v 〈◊〉_d obedience_n of_o he_o without_o do_v not_o justify_v any_o who_o be_v in_o the_o naâ—…_n câ—…ty_n against_o he_o who_o be_v not_o a_o new_a creature_n nor_o condemn_v in_o tâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d and_o whereas_o thou_o secret_o charge_v we_o with_o mingle_v law_n and_o gospel_n to_o 〈◊〉_d i_o tell_v thou_o we_o know_v the_o operation_n of_o each_o and_o do_v witness_v the_o ministâ—…_n each_o and_o they_o be_v not_o divide_v nor_o oppsite_a one_o against_o the_o other_o but_o 〈◊〉_d the_o â—…ing_n of_o the_o other_o and_o though_o thou_o say_v you_o leap_v over_o the_o 〈◊〉_d justification_n yet_o it_o be_v too_o high_a for_o thou_o to_o leap_v over_o for_o condemnation_n 〈◊〉_d member_n this_o and_o all_o thy_o feign_a say_v while_o in_o that_o nature_n thou_o stâ—…_n condemn_v be_v but_o as_o the_o stubble_n for_o the_o fire_n then_o whereas_o i_o charge_v tâ—…_n preach_v another_o gospel_n than_o the_o apostle_n preach_v and_o my_o chargeâ—…_n upon_o thy_o head_n and_o my_o proof_n be_v find_v against_o thou_o he_o direct_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d withing_z in_o the_o heart_n rom._n 10._o what_o say_v it_o the_o word_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d he_o turn_v to_o the_o light_n from_o darkness_n but_o thou_o say_v who_o shall_v ascend_v 〈◊〉_d hiâ—â—_n â—…en_o â—…st_v follow_v he_o to_o the_o cross_n without_o and_o to_o heaven_n without_o etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d art_n one_o that_o faith_n â—o_o here_o and_o lo_o there_o but_o these_o thing_n thou_o have_v paâ—…_n with_o thy_o lie_a excuse_n of_o quarrel_v a_o many_o pâ—…_n shirt_n thou_o be_v â—…ain_v to_o 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o that_o i_o say_v thou_o be_v a_o liar_n in_o say_v the_o light_n vit_fw-mi of_o chrâ—…_n god_n do_v not_o show_v the_o soul_n a_o saviour_n or_o deliuâ—…_n my_o charge_n 〈◊〉_d be_v true_a and_o stand_v unremoved_a and_o i_o ask_v thou_o if_o the_o light_n of_o châ—…_n not_o show_v christ_n to_o 〈◊〉_d will_v in_o the_o light_n than_o what_o câ—â—_n but_o thiâ—…_n have_v pass_v also_o most_o â—…fully_o which_o stand_v upon_o thou_o to_o answer_v or_o 〈◊〉_d thy_o mouth_n than_o thou_o will_v excuse_v thy_o contradiction_n charge_v upon_o 〈◊〉_d that_o thou_o say_v they_o be_v wicked_o delâ—â—ed_v who_o own_o christ_n no_o otherwise_o 〈◊〉_d as_o he_o be_v before_o the_o world_n and_o yet_o say_v god_n only_o be_v the_o saviour_n and_o 〈◊〉_d be_v none_o beside_o he_o and_o all_o thou_o say_v clear_v not_o thyself_o from_o contradiction_n herein_o let_v honest_a man_n be_v judge_v betwixt_o we_o both_o for_o thou_o judge_v false_o i_o to_o be_v â—aught_v and_o i_o be_o sure_a thou_o be_v naught_o and_o thou_o will_v not_o take_v my_o judgement_n i_o may_v not_o take_v thou_o let_v impartiallity_n judge_v betwixt_o we_o than_o thou_o will_v excuse_v thy_o slander_n charge_v just_o upon_o thou_o in_o say_v that_o quaker_n make_v light_n of_o the_o resurrection_n and_o to_o prove_v thy_o wickedness_n thou_o ask_v we_o whether_o so_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d â—…e_a enough_o for_o we_o to_o answer_v when_o thou_o have_v bring_v evidence_n of_o the_o first_o aâ—…sation_n what_o poor_a proof_n be_v this_o for_o to_o cover_v thyself_o though_o to_o add_v to_o thy_o wickedness_n thou_o say_v thou_o know_v we_o deny_v it_o i_o ask_v thou_o when_o it_o be_v or_o where_o it_o be_v o_o thou_o enemy_n of_o righteousness_n yea_o thou_o shall_v arise_v in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n to_o shame_n and_o contempt_n and_o this_o i_o affirm_v except_o thou_o repent_v of_o this_o thy_o wickedness_n then_o whereas_o thou_o urge_v i_o that_o i_o shall_v have_v answer_v the_o query_n raise_v from_o eph._n 4._o 10._o better_a or_o
spirit_n be_v give_v to_o eveâ—…_n man_n this_o thou_o have_v catch_v at_o and_o will_v prove_v it_o unsound_a but_o truth_n be_v oâ—…_n thou_o and_o both_o these_o be_v true_a and_o further_o i_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v give_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d world_n yea_o to_o all_o but_o all_o receive_v he_o not_o and_o they_o that_o do_v not_o receive_v he_o 〈◊〉_d reprobate_n though_o he_o be_v give_v but_o not_o receive_v and_o the_o folly_n and_o figâ—…_n against_o truth_n be_v in_o thyself_o who_o say_v it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n to_o say_v 〈◊〉_d spirit_n be_v give_v to_o every_o one_o thou_o here_o lie_v of_o the_o scripture_n as_o it_o be_v prove_v 〈◊〉_d i_o do_v not_o befool_v myself_o in_o say_v the_o word_n or_o some_o of_o they_o i_o own_o in_o 〈◊〉_d book_n though_o i_o have_v write_v against_o the_o book_n for_o though_o thou_o speak_v châ—…_n word_n and_o the_o apostle_n word_n yet_o thy_o voice_n be_v the_o stranger_n and_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d i_o deny_v what_o ever_o word_n thou_o speak_v and_o be_v not_o bafool_v myself_o and_o 〈◊〉_d i_o can_v just_o end_v my_o discourse_n and_o what_o be_v say_v be_v sufficient_a to_o manifest_v thou_o and_o i_o to_o the_o honest_a reader_n and_o thus_o far_o thy_o weapon_n of_o slander_n be_v break_v and_o thy_o refuge_n of_o lie_n be_v lay_v waste_n and_o this_o also_o be_v cast_v by_o as_o our_o spoil_a prey_n of_o babylâ—â—s_n treasure_n and_o trample_v upon_o and_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o god_n and_o be_v that_o be_v of_o god_n hear_v we_o and_o to_o our_o god_n shall_v all_o bow_n and_o before_o he_o tremble_v and_o whereas_o thou_o seem_v to_o be_v great_o offend_v and_o stumble_v very_o much_o at_o my_o answer_n to_o thy_o query_n because_o thy_o carnal_a conception_n be_v not_o satisfy_v nor_o thy_o vain_a mind_n gratify_v have_v as_o thou_o think_v great_a occasion_n against_o i_o thereby_o which_o cause_v thy_o mouth_n to_o be_v open_v in_o vapour_a word_n aloft_o against_o the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o understand_v my_o word_n for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v a_o parable_n to_o thou_o and_o seal_v from_o thou_o never_o to_o be_v know_v in_o the_o reason_n in_o which_o thou_o judge_v but_o in_o short_a thus_o i_o reply_v i_o do_v not_o purpose_n to_o answer_v full_o to_o they_o to_o feed_v any_o man_n wisdom_n with_o my_o knowledge_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n kingdom_n for_o the_o query_n be_v not_o full_o direct_v to_o the_o quaker_n so_o that_o quench_v thy_o anger_n and_o according_a to_o my_o answer_n go_v seek_v a_o further_a answer_n or_o else_o be_v thou_o still_o unsatisfied_a from_o they_o who_o be_v lead_v with_o a_o spirit_n of_o delusion_n for_o such_o a_o direction_n require_v no_o full_a answer_n from_o i_o nor_o any_o of_o we_o who_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o not_o in_o the_o delusion_n neither_o do_v i_o purpose_n nor_o do_v i_o at_o any_o time_n to_o answer_v full_o to_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v direct_v in_o a_o great_a part_n to_o other_o i_o be_o not_o a_o servant_n especial_o to_o they_o that_o be_v lead_v with_o a_o spirit_n of_o delusion_n to_o fufil_v thy_o will_n but_o yet_o the_o short_a answer_n that_o i_o give_v which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o delusion_n but_o for_o the_o truth_n sake_n i_o still_o own_o though_o thou_o can_v understand_v they_o but_o product_n many_o bad_a lie_a wicked_a consequence_n from_o they_o and_o my_o purpose_n be_v not_o to_o feed_v thy_o foolish_a wisdom_n in_o answer_v nor_o to_o satisfy_v thy_o reason_n to_o receive_v praise_n from_o thou_o or_o any_o man_n for_o so_o i_o know_v it_o must_v be_v in_o hear_v and_o see_v thou_o must_v not_o perceive_v nor_o understand_v who_o be_v of_o the_o generation_n harden_v and_o in_o parable_n be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n unto_o thou_o and_o i_o rejoice_v the_o rather_o in_o be_v a_o stumble_n to_o thou_o in_o that_o state_n wherein_o thou_o stand_v then_o that_o i_o shall_v have_v gratify_v thou_o for_o i_o seek_v not_o nor_o receive_v honour_n from_o man_n in_o what_o i_o do_v but_o be_v cover_v from_o the_o world_n knowledge_n and_o know_v this_o if_o thou_o can_v receive_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n as_o a_o little_a leaven_n thou_o shall_v never_o know_v it_o but_o yet_o how_o wicked_a be_v thou_o in_o this_o also_o though_o not_o understand_v i_o in_o what_o i_o say_v yet_o so_o foul_o wrong_v i_o with_o above_o 30._o false_a charge_n and_o slander_n from_o my_o word_n which_o thou_o reach_v not_o the_o knowledge_n of_o so_o it_o will_v be_v enough_o reply_v to_o sum_v up_o thy_o lie_n and_o send_v they_o back_o to_o thou_o to_o seek_v they_o out_o and_o a_o evidence_n for_o they_o and_o the_o query_n and_o my_o answer_n shall_v stand_v as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v judge_v of_o by_o honest_a man_n while_o we_o be_v both_o silent_a in_o our_o own_o cause_n they_o be_v to_o be_v see_v at_o large_a in_o my_o first_o book_n the_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n contend_v for_o etc._n etc._n in_o the_o 26_o 27_o 28_o page_n and_o whereas_o further_o i_o speak_v at_o the_o end_n of_o my_o answer_n of_o christ_n within_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n and_o say_v it_o be_v that_o mystery_n which_o long_o have_v be_v hide_v from_o age_n but_o now_o be_v make_v manifest_a and_o declare_v and_o though_o the_o wise_a of_o this_o world_n can_v receive_v it_o but_o speak_v evil_a against_o it_o yet_o it_o be_v dear_a unto_o we_o and_o so_o much_o more_o precious_a because_o despise_v by_o such_o as_o he_o and_o such_o thing_n be_v a_o testimony_n to_o we_o and_o against_o you_o viz._n our_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n as_o in_o my_o 29._o page_z of_o my_o first_o may_v be_v sâ—en_o and_o most_o wicked_o this_o or_o part_n of_o it_o he_o call_v babble_v and_o say_v he_o pass_v by_o it_o o_o horrible_a impudence_n what_o marvel_v that_o he_o shall_v so_o belie_v i_o when_o as_o he_o have_v call_v the_o very_a scripture_n truth_n speak_v forth_o in_o righteousness_n babble_n and_o these_o thing_n i_o leave_v the_o reader_n to_o judge_n of_o and_o all_o his_o lie_n throw_v upon_o 〈◊〉_d impudent_o and_o consider_v what_o ground_n this_o man_n have_v from_o my_o answer_n to_o be_v see_v in_o my_o first_o book_n to_o broach_v out_o and_o belch_v out_o such_o a_o number_n of_o lie_n and_o slander_n in_o five_o side_n of_o paper_n not_o any_o one_o of_o they_o charge_v against_o i_o false_o be_v speak_v by_o i_o or_o ever_o in_o my_o thought_n to_o speak_v or_o ground_n give_v by_o any_o of_o my_o word_n for_o such_o production_n as_o it_o be_v see_v what_o lodge_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o such_o a_o fellow_n even_o desperate_a wickedness_n who_o be_v without_o any_o 〈◊〉_d or_o honesty_n who_o dare_v utter_v such_o thing_n against_o the_o upright_a who_o hate_v not_o his_o enemy_n but_o while_o i_o be_o clear_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n from_o all_o his_o false_a slander_n i_o matter_n not_o what_o john_n bunion_n say_v of_o i_o who_o be_v as_o a_o man_n give_v up_o to_o wickedness_n who_o in_o less_o than_o a_o sheet_n of_o paper_n have_v utter_v thirty_o lie_n or_o more_o which_o i_o may_v particular_o manifest_v before_o he_o can_v find_v evidence_n a_o great_a wickedness_n 〈◊〉_d this_o man_n convert_v be_v good_a while_o himself_o be_v unconvert_v be_v he_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n for_o shame_n let_v it_o not_o be_v tell_v so_o well_o i_o beg_v not_o vengeance_n against_o he_o he_o leave_v my_o answer_n to_o be_v read_v who_o will_v clear_v i_o from_o his_o lie_a consequence_n 〈◊〉_d wicked_o conceive_v and_o as_o wicked_o utter_v by_o one_o of_o god_n army_n against_o a_o member_n of_o jesus_n now_o i_o come_v to_o reckon_v up_o his_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o truth_n as_o will_v manifest_o appear_v to_o he_o that_o be_v spiritual_a some_o of_o thâ—â—_n damnable_a without_o comparison_n john_n bunion_n say_v that_o christ_n second_o come_v be_v not_o his_o come_n in_o spirit_n for_o 〈◊〉_d come_v in_o spirit_n be_v no_o come_n he_o say_v this_o or_o part_n of_o it_o be_v a_o lie_n make_v of_o hiâ—_n witness_n by_o i_o when_o as_o several_a witness_n do_v testify_v in_o righteousness_n that_o those_o very_a word_n be_v speak_v by_o he_o in_o paul_n steeplehouse_n in_o bedford_n town_n mâ—_n 23._o 1656._o as_o be_v witness_v and_o yet_o this_o man_n be_v so_o impudent_a that_o he_o deâ—â—â—_n what_o he_o speak_v or_o be_v ashamed_a of_o his_o word_n and_o so_o will_v cast_v the_o lie_n upâ—â—_n i_o who_o be_v clear_a and_o the_o wickedness_n lie_v at_o his_o door_n and_o whereas_o he_o
the_o assembly_n and_o stand_v pray_v in_o the_o synagogue_n and_o love_v the_o uppermost_a room_n at_o feast_n and_o that_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n and_o such_o like_a and_o the_o apostle_n say_v such_o be_v deceiver_n to_o take_v gift_n and_o reward_n and_o lucre_n and_o that_o love_v unrighteous_a wage_n and_o that_o be_v backbiter_n and_o false_a accuser_n and_o covetous_a and_o have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n who_o ever_o teach_v and_o the_o people_n be_v not_o able_a to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n with_o many_o other_o such_o like_a now_o this_o be_v my_o appeal_n to_o all_o man_n conscience_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n whether_o thou_o be_v not_o find_v under_o some_o of_o these_o character_n at_o least_o or_o whether_o thou_o be_v not_o one_o in_o union_n and_o fellowship_n with_o such_o who_o act_n these_o thing_n yea_o thou_o be_v among_o they_o and_o not_o cry_v against_o they_o and_o so_o be_v guilty_a of_o their_o sin_n though_o not_o as_o full_o in_o the_o act_n as_o be_v some_o may_v be_v so_o that_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o they_o who_o have_v not_o harden_v their_o heart_n and_o blind_v their_o eye_n will_v see_v how_o thou_o have_v condemn_v thyself_o in_o confess_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o time_n be_v come_v that_o further_a it_o will_v be_v make_v manifest_a concern_v thou_o only_o at_o present_a thou_o be_v sufficient_o discover_v to_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o way_n of_o perdition_n and_o however_o though_o thou_o have_v cover_v thyself_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a from_o the_o stroke_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o thy_o own_o confession_n yet_o joh._n burton_n thou_o have_v condemn_v a_o hundred_o i_o think_v of_o independent_a minister_n so_o call_v thy_o brethren_n who_o be_v know_v to_o be_v find_v guilty_a of_o those_o thing_n all_o or_o most_o of_o they_o which_o thou_o confess_v be_v mark_n of_o a_o false_a prophet_n and_o while_o thou_o bid_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o thou_o be_v the_o man_n or_o among_o they_o that_o be_v prove_v true_o guilty_a he_o say_v he_o be_v not_o come_v to_o one_o of_o the_o day_n of_o the_o thousand_o year_n of_o satan_n be_v chain_v and_o this_o be_v true_o confess_v and_o so_o he_o be_v in_o the_o reign_n and_o government_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o satan_n be_v not_o bind_v but_o at_o liberty_n in_o he_o as_o it_o well_o appear_v and_o christ_n reign_n be_v not_o know_v and_o so_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v true_a that_o he_o be_v of_o the_o army_n of_o the_o dragon_n against_o the_o lamb._n some_o of_o the_o same_o member_n with_o he_o say_v in_o bedford_z that_o they_o scorn_v that_o light_n which_o convince_v of_o sin_n which_o the_o quaker_n speak_v of_o further_o most_o false_o i_o be_o charge_v by_o he_o with_o rail_v against_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o be_v absolute_a false_a my_o word_n be_v speak_v in_o fear_n and_o reverence_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n reader_n these_o thing_n i_o leave_v to_o thou_o to_o be_v judge_v of_o his_o false_a slander_n and_o his_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o wicked_a lie_a accusation_n and_o contradiction_n which_o his_o nine_o sheet_n of_o paper_n be_v fill_v with_o as_o if_o he_o have_v set_v himself_o to_o lie_v and_o slander_n and_o speak_v wicked_o against_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v over_o he_o and_o be_v a_o testimony_n against_o he_o and_o though_o oppose_a by_o he_o yet_o not_o confound_v but_o he_o it_o confound_v and_o by_o it_o he_o shall_v be_v judge_v and_o condemn_v and_o the_o time_n come_v when_o further_o he_o may_v be_v make_v manifest_a if_o this_o be_v not_o sufficient_a out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o his_o heart_n have_v his_o wicked_a tongue_n utter_v these_o thing_n which_o be_v but_o a_o little_a of_o what_o lodge_v in_o he_o but_o let_v he_o prove_v these_o thing_n first_o and_o then_o utter_v more_o and_o now_o john_n bunion_n thou_o and_o thy_o false_a witness_n and_o all_o thy_o company_n and_o brethren_n in_o iniquity_n remember_v and_o repent_v for_o the_o day_n of_o your_o visitation_n be_v upon_o you_o bless_v be_v you_o if_o you_o can_v receive_v it_o before_o it_o be_v spend_v not_o to_o be_v recall_v and_o before_o the_o long_a suffering_n of_o god_n come_v to_o a_o end_n and_o you_o be_v shut_v up_o in_o utter_a darkness_n and_o indeed_o friend_n the_o day_n hasten_v wherein_o every_o man_n shall_v receive_v according_a to_o his_o deed_n he_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a shall_v not_o be_v cloak_v and_o he_o that_o have_v do_v good_a shall_v not_o be_v uncover_v in_o that_o day_n when_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n shall_v be_v lay_v open_a and_o search_v with_o the_o eternal_a eye_n the_o end_n of_o my_o work_n be_v to_o clear_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o way_n thereof_o god_n be_v witness_n from_o thy_o slanderous_a and_o lie_a and_o pervert_v tongue_n and_o only_o i_o reprove_v thou_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o leave_v thou_o to_o receive_v thy_o reward_n from_o the_o just_a god_n of_o righteous_a judgement_n who_o upon_o thy_o head_n wilâ—_n render_v vengeance_n in_o flame_n of_o fire_n in_o his_o dreadful_a day_n which_o upon_o thou_o come_v sudden_o even_o when_o thou_o and_o you_o cry_v peace_n peace_n then_o shall_v destruction_n come_v as_o a_o arm_a man_n from_o which_o thou_o shall_v not_o fly_v to_o escape_v though_o now_o you_o all_o be_v harden_v against_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o way_n and_o truth_n and_o have_v even_o bend_v thy_o tongue_n for_o lie_n and_o have_v reproach_v the_o innocent_a to_o the_o pierce_a of_o thy_o own_o soul_n and_o one_o day_n shall_v thou_o know_v it_o therefore_o bow_n and_o tremble_v before_o the_o lord_n god_n thou_o and_o all_o thy_o companion_n a_o liar_n and_o slanderer_n thou_o be_v a_o perverter_n and_o wrester_n of_o the_o right_a way_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o scripture_n a_o hypocrite_n and_o dissembler_n a_o holder_n forth_o of_o damnable_a doctrine_n a_o envious_a man_n and_o false_a accuser_n condemn_v another_o false_o in_o what_o thyself_o be_v full_o guilty_a of_o these_o thing_n i_o lay_v to_o thy_o charge_n just_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n and_o upon_o thy_o account_n be_v they_o reckon_v by_o he_o and_o prove_v by_o testimony_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n and_o may_v be_v more_o full_o hereafter_o if_o any_o thing_n be_v want_v and_o one_o day_n shall_v thou_o feel_v the_o burden_n of_o they_o though_o now_o thou_o be_v above_o shame_n and_o all_o thy_o lie_n slander_n deceit_n confusion_n hypocrisy_n contradiction_n and_o damnable_a doctrine_n of_o devil_n with_o impudence_n hold_v forth_o by_o thou_o shall_v be_v consume_v in_o the_o pit_n of_o vengeance_n and_o then_o shall_v the_o witness_n in_o thy_o conscience_n justify_v the_o lord_n in_o condemn_v thou_o and_o i_o to_o be_v true_a in_o reprove_v thou_o and_o this_o i_o say_v to_o thou_o and_o you_o all_o the_o live_a god_n you_o know_v not_o nor_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n but_o be_v enemy_n to_o god_n and_o *_o persecuter_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o shall_v perish_v among_o the_o uncircumcised_a you_o false_a witness_n and_o wicked_a helper_n you_o may_v be_v ashamed_a of_o your_o testimony_n subscribe_v at_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o lie_v scribble_v will_v you_o yet_o say_v through_o grace_n those_o thing_n be_v true_a the_o rather_o stop_v your_o mouth_n in_o the_o dust_n who_o have_v offend_v the_o lord_n more_o than_o defend_v he_o or_o yourselves_o and_o be_v ashamed_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o man_n much_o more_o may_v be_v say_v hereafter_o to_o lay_v you_o further_o open_v if_o you_o yet_o harden_v your_o heart_n in_o your_o wickedness_n but_o i_o do_v rather_o reprove_v you_o then_o strive_v with_o you_o and_o rather_o desire_v your_o return_n to_o god_n than_o your_o condemnation_n by_o he_o and_o with_o this_o i_o shall_v end_v and_o by_o what_o be_v say_v in_o short_a be_v sufficient_a to_o manifest_v you_o and_o john_n bunion_n to_o all_o honest_a people_n what_o generation_n you_o be_v of_o and_o that_o you_o be_v guide_v by_o a_o lying_z and_o unclean_a spirit_n and_o that_o you_o be_v do_v the_o devil_n work_v in_o gainsaying_n the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n by_o your_o multitude_n of_o lie_n and_o slander_n and_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o what_o ever_o you_o account_v or_o false_o judge_v of_o i_o yet_o be_o i_o true_a though_o as_o a_o deceiver_n and_o the_o lord_n servant_n and_o a_o witness_n for_o he_o and_o against_o all_o your_o lie_n and_o slander_n and_o wickedness_n hatch_v among_o you_o and_o bring_v forth_o by_o a_o lie_a orator_n who_o you_o have_v
this_o be_v my_o only_a plea_n which_o i_o have_v often_o and_o may_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n always_o clear_o demonstrate_v and_o i_o do_v indeed_o wave_v all_o the_o multitude_n of_o argument_n that_o have_v be_v or_o can_v be_v make_v by_o the_o lawyer_n in_o this_o business_n and_o not_o by_o word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o by_o truth_n must_v i_o be_v justify_v and_o i_o do_v here_o again_o return_v to_o my_o first_o manner_n of_o proceed_v and_o stand_v to_o the_o naked_a simplicity_n of_o truth_n and_o i_o have_v no_o other_o defence_n to_o shelter_v under_o neither_o do_v i_o choose_v any_o nor_o no_o other_o weapon_n to_o resist_v my_o enemy_n with_o but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v truth_n and_o if_o truth_n will_v not_o justify_v i_o i_o will_v not_o be_v justify_v and_o if_o it_o will_v condeâ—…_n i_o my_o mouth_n shall_v be_v stop_v for_o by_o the_o truth_n i_o stand_v and_o if_o i_o fall_v fall_v for_o it_o in_o this_o matter_n and_o therefore_o you_o my_o judge_n patient_o hear_v few_o word_n again_o as_o to_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o matter_n betwixt_o richard_n mayo_n and_o i_o which_o be_v thus_o he_o send_v for_o i_o by_o a_o messenger_n to_o come_v to_o he_o anâ—_n be_v come_v to_o he_o he_o challenge_v i_o to_o speak_v what_o i_o have_v against_o he_o and_o again_o under_o his_o own_o hand_n he_o challenge_v i_o to_o dispute_v either_o in_o public_a or_o private_a with_o he_o and_o he_o again_o bid_v i_o call_v he_o deceiver_n if_o i_o dare_v and_o upon_o all_o these_o four_o particular_a invitation_n and_o challenge_n and_o also_o know_v he_o to_o be_v guilty_a as_o i_o be_o still_o able_a to_o prove_v i_o do_v say_v to_o he_o that_o he_o hold_v forth_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o deceiver_n and_o this_o be_v the_o beginning_n of_o the_o controversy_n whereby_o i_o will_v have_v you_o to_o take_v notice_n how_o unrighteous_o he_o have_v deal_v with_o i_o first_o to_o invite_v i_o and_o challenge_v i_o several_a time_n and_o then_o for_o speak_v the_o truth_n of_o he_o which_o i_o be_o able_a to_o prove_v to_o arrest_v i_o imprison_v i_o and_o thus_o to_o prosecute_v i_o be_v not_o this_o unchristianlike_a and_o not_o like_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o this_o i_o prove_v in_o your_o court_n his_o challenge_v of_o i_o and_o also_o i_o have_v manifest_v divers_a particular_a say_v of_o his_o which_o do_v appear_v to_o all_o sober_a man_n to_o be_v damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n and_o for_o the_o manifest_v of_o my_o innocent_a cause_n further_o and_o that_o you_o may_v know_v that_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o condemn_v i_o neither_o câ—…_n you_o with_o a_o safe_a and_o good_a conscience_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o to_o lay_v the_o truth_n as_o plain_o as_o i_o can_v before_o you_o therefore_o i_o do_v here_o insert_v the_o particular_n to_o you_o again_o which_o i_o prove_v in_o the_o open_a court_n against_o richard_n mayo_n which_o i_o do_v say_v be_v damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n all_o or_o some_o of_o they_o at_o least_o 1._o that_o paul_n as_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n exhort_v saint_n the_o corinthian_n to_o follow_v and_o obey_v a_o light_n which_o be_v not_o christ_n nor_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2._o he_o do_v exhort_v the_o people_n of_o kingston_n as_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o preach_v to_o they_o to_o follow_v and_o obey_v a_o light_n which_o say_v he_o be_v not_o christ_n nor_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o he_o say_v that_o a_o man_n may_v be_v a_o righteous_a man_n and_o not_o a_o godly_a man_n without_o distinction_n 4._o also_o at_o another_o time_n before_o that_o richard_n mayo_n affirm_v that_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n which_o every_o man_n be_v lighten_v withal_o john_n 1._o 9_o be_v carnal_a and_o darkness_n 5._o he_o do_v affirm_v under_o his_o own_o hand_n that_o christ_n be_v not_o the_o word_n that_o david_n walk_v by_o 6._o he_o affirm_v that_o the_o devil_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n 7._o he_o affirm_v that_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o the_o power_n of_o god_n no_o more_o than_o a_o rose_n cake_n be_v which_o he_o lay_v his_o hand_n on_o in_o the_o window_n at_o that_o present_a of_o his_o so_o say_v 8._o he_o affirm_v if_o one_o man_n murder_v another_o he_o do_v it_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n now_o hereby_o it_o may_v appear_v to_o you_o if_o you_o do_v not_o wilful_o harden_v yourselves_o against_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o my_o cause_n that_o i_o have_v do_v richard_n mayo_n no_o wrong_v only_o i_o have_v speak_v the_o truth_n of_o he_o i_o say_v he_o hold_v forth_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n which_o say_v be_v truth_n and_o i_o have_v a_o good_a cause_n to_o speak_v it_o for_o he_o invite_v and_o challenge_v i_o divers_a time_n to_o speak_v it_o and_o then_o when_o this_o be_v consider_v by_o you_o let_v your_o conscience_n judge_v what_o wrong_v i_o have_v do_v he_o see_v it_o do_v appear_v i_o have_v speak_v the_o truth_n of_o he_o and_o have_v good_a reason_n so_o to_o do_v you_o my_o judge_n at_o who_o door_n my_o cause_n which_o be_v innocent_a lie_v despise_v and_o ready_a to_o be_v condemn_v come_v but_o to_o plainness_n and_o honesty_n in_o your_o own_o heart_n and_o be_v not_o passionate_a towards_o i_o but_o use_v meekness_n and_o let_v the_o sincerity_n of_o your_o heart_n tell_v i_o whether_o i_o have_v lie_v or_o speak_v truth_n but_o if_o you_o do_v the_o worst_a that_o can_v be_v do_v against_o i_o i_o must_v and_o have_v already_o commit_v my_o cause_n to_o god_n and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o he_o will_v avenge_v my_o cause_n and_o recompense_v my_o adversary_n in_o his_o season_n now_o again_o consider_v if_o richard_n mayo_n do_v make_v his_o invitation_n to_o i_o on_o purpose_n to_o ensnare_v i_o as_o it_o may_v be_v just_o suppose_v that_o he_o do_v that_o he_o may_v have_v occasion_n to_o execute_v his_o malice_n upon_o i_o than_o you_o ought_v not_o to_o give_v judgement_n against_o i_o and_o to_o be_v his_o executioner_n for_o if_o he_o have_v lay_v his_o plot_n to_o ensnare_v i_o how_o can_v you_o just_o give_v he_o power_n over_o i_o and_o he_o have_v no_o power_n over_o i_o except_o you_o give_v it_o he_o by_o unjust_a judgement_n and_o you_o can_v but_o give_v he_o power_n over_o my_o body_n for_o my_o spirit_n be_v at_o liberty_n and_o in_o dominion_n over_o you_o and_o he_o because_o i_o have_v the_o truth_n on_o my_o side_n and_o it_o be_v hard_o for_o you_o to_o strive_v against_o that_o for_o it_o can_v be_v bury_v but_o the_o truth_n of_o my_o cause_n will_v always_o live_v to_o vex_v its_o opposer_n but_o and_o if_o his_o challenge_n to_o i_o be_v not_o to_o ensnare_v i_o but_o for_o information_n suppose_v himself_o to_o have_v be_v clear_a from_o all_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n than_o he_o have_v do_v well_o to_o have_v own_v my_o word_n as_o a_o reproof_n and_o to_o have_v repent_v and_o not_o to_o have_v hold_v forth_o any_o more_o such_o doctrine_n and_o you_o ought_v not_o for_o my_o reprove_v he_o to_o condemn_v i_o for_o r_o eprove_v any_o man_n for_o evil_a ought_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v good_a man_n will_v not_o do_v it_o neither_o will_v he_o be_v he_o not_o a_o ungodly_a man_n prosecute_v i_o thus_o violent_o and_o thus_o continual_o beg_v your_o judgement_n of_o 100_o l._n against_o i_o for_o reprove_v of_o he_o and_o declare_v against_o his_o false_a doctrine_n which_o he_o deliver_v to_o the_o people_n when_o as_o himself_o invite_v i_o to_o speak_v to_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o soul_n of_o people_n be_v so_o dear_a to_o i_o that_o where_o i_o hear_v false_a doctrine_n hold_v forth_o which_o will_v destroy_v the_o innocent_a soul_n i_o can_v but_o reprove_v it_o lest_o people_n receive_v false_a dostrine_n for_o true_a to_o the_o destruction_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n and_o upon_o that_o account_n i_o speak_v in_o this_o cause_n wherefore_o take_v you_o into_o consideration_n what_o mayo_n end_n be_v in_o invite_v i_o and_o do_v not_o you_o fulfil_v his_o evil_a purpose_n which_o i_o believe_v if_o he_o have_v power_n over_o i_o will_v execute_v his_o far_a cruelty_n upon_o i_o i_o have_v good_a reason_n to_o believe_v it_o for_o many_o cruel_a threaten_a word_n have_v proceed_v from_o he_o already_o against_o i_o but_o the_o lord_n can_v deliver_v i_o from_o they_o all_o but_o if_o he_o will_v not_o he_o will_v give_v i_o patience_n to_o bear_v it_o whatsoever_o be_v suffer_v to_o come_v to_o i_o but_o if_o any_o shall_v
doubt_v and_o can_v receive_v these_o thing_n and_o believe_v that_o these_o particular_n be_v damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n as_o they_o be_v lay_v down_o in_o themselves_o and_o if_o what_o be_v speak_v already_o be_v not_o sufficient_a i_o may_v upon_o any_o just_a opportunity_n prove_v unto_o you_o and_o unto_o all_o man_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o enemy_n that_o these_o particular_n hold_v forth_o by_o richard_n mayo_n and_o allege_v by_o i_o before_o you_o be_v damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n and_o if_o i_o can_v be_v convince_v to_o the_o contrary_a by_o he_o or_o any_o man_n in_o sober_a argument_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o if_o he_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o prove_v that_o these_o thing_n be_v true_a and_o find_v and_o save_a doctrine_n then_o may_v i_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v wrong_v he_o which_o never_o can_v be_v do_v therefore_o can_v i_o never_o confess_v without_o lie_v against_o my_o conscience_n that_o i_o have_v wrong_v he_o but_o god_n justify_v i_o and_o just_a man_n and_o my_o own_o conscience_n excuse_v i_o from_o all_o wrong_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o here_o or_o hereafter_o shall_v you_o and_o he_o know_v it_o also_o that_o i_o be_o without_o offence_n to_o he_o in_o this_o cause_n and_o if_o i_o suffer_v be_v it_o upon_o you_o that_o be_v my_o judge_n and_o the_o gild_n of_o my_o suffering_n will_v be_v upon_o you_o one_o day_n for_o for_o the_o truth_n be_v sake_n be_o i_o not_o afraid_a nor_o ashamed_a to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o you_o lay_v upon_o i_o and_o whereas_o it_o be_v chief_o plead_v by_o my_o adversary_n and_o his_o council_n that_o he_o be_v damnify_v and_o much_o endanger_v by_o the_o speak_n of_o my_o word_n and_o because_o i_o say_v he_o hold_v forth_o damnable_a doctrine_n therefore_o say_v they_o he_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o lose_v his_o place_n and_o so_o he_o and_o his_o wife_n and_o family_n can_v tell_v how_o to_o live_v etc._n etc._n these_o thing_n they_o plead_v and_o upon_o this_o account_n beg_v judgement_n against_o i_o because_o he_o be_v or_o may_v be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v damnify_v to_o this_o i_o reply_v and_o friend_n i_o will_v have_v you_o to_o consider_v he_o have_v not_o yet_o prove_v to_o you_o the_o damage_n of_o the_o value_n of_o two_o penny_n nor_o be_v he_o in_o any_o outward_a estate_n worse_o by_o loss_n of_o any_o thing_n outward_o by_o any_o thing_n that_o i_o have_v speak_v and_o it_o be_v unjust_a to_o condemn_v i_o in_o a_o 100_o l._n upon_o suppose_a danger_n and_o damage_n which_o may_v come_v while_o as_o he_o have_v sustain_v none_o at_o present_a and_o further_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o i_o have_v have_v no_o intention_n of_o evil_a against_o he_o nor_o purpose_n in_o my_o heart_n to_o endanger_v or_o damnify_v he_o in_o any_o outward_a thing_n god_n be_v my_o witness_n but_o that_o naked_o and_o simple_o i_o speak_v the_o truth_n of_o he_o and_o if_o speak_v the_o truth_n to_o he_o do_v endanger_v he_o and_o damnify_v he_o according_a as_o they_o plead_v then_o be_v he_o a_o bad_a man_n and_o a_o evil_a person_n and_o not_o well_o worthy_a of_o your_o take_a part_n with_o he_o if_o you_o be_v just_a man_n as_o yet_o i_o kâ—…w_v nothing_o to_o the_o contrary_a nor_o worthy_a of_o give_v your_o judgement_n against_o i_o for_o he_o if_o the_o speak_a truth_n to_o he_o can_v so_o endanger_v he_o then_o consider_v you_o what_o a_o man_n he_o be_v for_o speak_v of_o the_o truth_n can_v never_o hurt_v a_o honest_a man_n nor_o damnify_v a_o good_a man_n for_o honest_a man_n rejoice_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o speak_n of_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n to_o they_o but_o the_o speak_v the_o truth_n may_v indeed_o damnify_v a_o bad_a person_n as_o to_o discover_v his_o wickedness_n and_o to_o prevent_v he_o of_o more_o wickedness_n which_o he_o may_v intend_v but_o speak_v the_o truth_n can_v damnify_v a_o good_a man._n and_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o richard_n mayo_n because_o of_o his_o badness_n be_v damnify_v by_o my_o speak_v the_o truth_n to_o he_o must_v i_o therefore_o be_v condemn_v for_o speak_v truth_n or_o ought_v you_o to_o do_v it_o let_v that_o of_o god_n in_o you_o answer_v will_v you_o justify_v his_o false_a doctrine_n and_o condemn_v i_o for_o reprove_v he_o do_v ever_o any_o good_a man_n or_o just_a judge_n of_o old_a condemn_v any_o man_n for_o speak_v the_o truth_n or_o will_v you_o shame_v yourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o wiseman_n by_o act_v contrary_a to_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o if_o you_o do_v condemn_v i_o for_o speak_v the_o truth_n i_o do_v and_o must_v tell_v you_o while_o i_o live_v that_o your_o judgement_n be_v unjust_a and_o you_o act_v contrary_a to_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o be_v unrighteous_a judge_n and_o that_o you_o commit_v the_o great_a abomination_n in_o justify_v the_o wicked_a and_o condemn_v the_o righteous_a and_o be_v it_o not_o a_o shame_n to_o he_o that_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o minister_n of_o christ_n to_o plead_v the_o loss_n of_o his_o livelihood_n and_o of_o his_o call_v and_o the_o poverty_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o family_n etc._n etc._n because_o of_o my_o speak_v the_o truth_n to_o he_o never_o any_o of_o christ_n minister_n plead_v any_o such_o thing_n be_v not_o they_o reproach_v and_o much_o speak_v against_o and_o they_o be_v call_v deceiver_n and_o seditious_a man_n and_o such_o like_a and_o do_v they_o proceed_v on_o this_o manner_n as_o he_o have_v do_v against_o i_o nay_o they_o forgive_v their_o enemy_n and_o if_o i_o have_v speak_v false_o of_o he_o as_o i_o have_v not_o he_o ought_v not_o to_o have_v do_v thus_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o minister_n of_o christ_n as_o he_o profess_v and_o do_v his_o livelihood_n and_o his_o place_n and_o his_o maintenance_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o family_n depend_v upon_o my_o forbear_n to_o speak_v the_o truth_n for_o he_o plead_v that_o he_o be_v damnify_v and_o endanger_v in_o all_o these_o by_o what_o i_o have_v speak_v and_o i_o still_o testify_v and_o all_o good_a man_n know_v that_o i_o have_v give_v no_o offence_n save_v then_o speak_v the_o truth_n and_o rather_o than_o he_o shall_v be_v damnify_v by_o my_o speak_v the_o truth_n of_o he_o will_v you_o unjust_o damnify_v i_o for_o speak_v the_o truth_n be_v this_o the_o way_n of_o justice_n to_o condemn_v the_o truth_n that_o i_o have_v speak_v to_o save_v the_o guilty_a from_o suppose_a danger_n consider_v of_o this_o and_o save_v yourselves_o from_o unjust_a judgement_n lest_o the_o lord_n just_o judge_v you_o and_o condemn_v you_o this_o i_o show_v in_o short_a and_o much_o more_o i_o may_v as_o to_o the_o unjustness_n of_o the_o action_n prosecute_v against_o i_o and_o now_o i_o come_v to_o show_v something_o of_o the_o unjust_a proceed_n in_o this_o matter_n against_o i_o in_o the_o time_n of_o my_o trial_n and_o other_o time_n and_o some_o part_n thereof_o i_o here_o lay_v before_o you_o that_o you_o and_o all_o may_v see_v i_o have_v have_v as_o unjust_a proceed_n against_o i_o in_o the_o matter_n as_o a_o unjust_a action_n at_o first_o bring_v upon_o i_o at_o my_o first_o appearance_n in_o my_o first_o answer_n i_o demur_v to_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o your_o court_n and_o show_v that_o your_o court_n and_o judicatory_a be_v temporal_a you_o can_v not_o in_o that_o court_n take_v cognizance_n of_o this_o cause_n be_v of_o a_o spiritual_a dependency_n and_o ought_v only_o to_o be_v try_v in_o spiritual_a jurisdiction_n by_o spiritual_a judge_n if_o there_o be_v any_o such_o and_o show_v out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o england_n reasonable_o that_o your_o court_n have_v no_o power_n to_o try_v this_o matter_n but_o one_o of_o the_o bailiff_n john_n forth_o say_v which_o shall_v have_v be_v my_o equal_a judge_n they_o will_v over-rule_v that_o and_o they_o will_v try_v the_o matter_n without_o show_v any_o just_a reason_n out_o of_o the_o law_n against_o my_o argument_n ground_v upon_o the_o law_n and_o they_o do_v over-rule_v i_o in_o that_o and_o the_o court-day_n before_o the_o trial_n when_o the_o juryman_n be_v to_o be_v choose_v and_o nominate_v i_o tell_v they_o that_o the_o juryman_n shall_v be_v such_o as_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o they_o or_o else_o they_o can_v not_o try_v the_o matter_n because_o it_o be_v doctrine_n that_o be_v to_o be_v try_v which_o none_o can_v try_v but_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v i_o cast_v myself_o into_o the_o determination_n of_o any_o in_o this_o cause_n but_o such_o and_o the_o bailiff_n obadiah_n wick_n and_o john_n forth_o answer_v if_o they_o be_v man_n that_o
can_v take_v the_o evidence_n that_o i_o speak_v my_o word_n against_o richard_n mayo_n they_o be_v sufficient_a to_o try_v the_o matter_n whereby_o it_o do_v appear_v that_o they_o have_v unjust_o determine_v in_o themselves_o not_o to_o try_v the_o doctrine_n but_o to_o have_v a_o verdict_n against_o i_o however_o again_o some_o that_o be_v call_v to_o be_v of_o the_o jury_n be_v hear_v to_o say_v before_o they_o see_v i_o or_o ever_o hear_v the_o matter_n if_o i_o come_v into_o their_o hand_n they_o know_v well_o enough_o what_o to_o do_v with_o i_o hereby_o it_o do_v appear_v they_o be_v not_o equal_a man_n but_o malicious_a and_o prejudice_v against_o i_o and_o moreover_o in_o the_o very_a time_n of_o the_o trial_n some_o of_o the_o jury_n at_o the_o bar_n say_v they_o will_v not_o believe_v any_o thing_n or_o take_v any_o witness_n for_o testimony_n which_o any_o of_o these_o on_o my_o part_n that_o be_v call_v quaker_n speak_v and_o this_o be_v also_o the_o witness_n of_o their_o malicious_a and_o envious_a spirit_n against_o i_o who_o be_v rather_o as_o a_o party_n against_o i_o than_o my_o equal_n and_o be_v not_o these_o unjust_a man_n for_o the_o trial_n of_o such_o a_o matter_n and_o moreover_o when_o all_o his_o witness_n can_v not_o say_v enough_o to_o give_v colour_n for_o a_o verdict_n against_o i_o one_o of_o the_o bailiff_n john_n forth_o by_o name_n who_o be_v one_o of_o the_o judge_n upon_o the_o bench_n proffer_v to_o come_v down_o off_o the_o bench_n and_o swear_v as_o a_o witness_n against_o i_o and_o when_o some_o speak_v against_o that_o he_o send_v for_o a_o man_n into_o the_o court_n out_o of_o the_o town_n james_n levite_n by_o name_n and_o whisper_v with_o he_o upon_o the_o bench_n and_o tell_v he_o what_o he_o shall_v swear_v and_o he_o go_v to_o the_o bar_n and_o take_v his_o oath_n against_o i_o that_o i_o follow_v richard_n mayo_n with_o revile_v language_n in_o three_o several_a room_n in_o bailiff_n gunstone_n '_o be_v house_n which_o i_o do_v testify_v be_v a_o false_a oath_n before_o the_o lord_n and_o all_o man_n and_o many_o know_v that_o i_o speak_v the_o truth_n and_o that_o that_o man_n take_v a_o false_a oath_n who_o be_v send_v for_o into_o the_o court_n and_o tell_v by_o one_o of_o the_o judge_n what_o he_o shall_v swear_v i_o suppose_v bailiff_n gunston_n himself_o know_v that_o this_o be_v a_o false_a witness_n and_o be_v not_o these_o unjust_a proceed_n i_o appeal_v to_o your_o conscience_n and_o upon_o such_o proceed_n as_o these_o be_v a_o verdict_n gain_v against_o i_o by_o much_o ado_n in_o above_o three_o hour_n time_n and_o the_o foreman_n of_o the_o jury_n himself_o say_v he_o will_v not_o have_v bring_v a_o verdict_n against_o i_o but_o only_o for_o the_o man_n oath_n james_n levite_n which_o as_o i_o have_v say_v swear_v false_o be_v send_v for_o and_o tell_v by_o another_o man_n what_o he_o shall_v say_v again_o when_o the_o foreman_n of_o the_o jury_n say_v they_o can_v not_o try_v the_o cause_n and_o desire_v it_o may_v be_v refer_v the_o say_a bailiff_n forth_o on_o the_o bench_n cry_v no_o and_o tell_v richard_n mayo_n he_o shall_v have_v a_o verdict_n first_o and_o ought_v my_o judge_n thus_o to_o have_v speak_v no_o he_o appear_v to_o be_v rather_o a_o party_n against_o i_o than_o my_o equal_a judge_n and_o to_o all_o sober_a man_n these_o proceed_n may_v appear_v to_o be_v unjust_a and_o i_o hope_v some_o of_o you_o will_v make_v more_o conscience_n of_o your_o do_n then_o to_o pass_v judgement_n upon_o such_o a_o unrighteous_a verdict_n and_o moreover_o the_o jury_n do_v not_o try_v the_o cause_n which_o only_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v try_v which_o be_v whether_o i_o have_v speak_v true_o or_o false_o of_o richard_n mayo_n that_o be_v to_o say_v they_o ought_v to_o have_v try_v and_o that_o be_v the_o thing_n in_o controversy_n between_o we_o whether_o these_o particular_n allege_v by_o i_o against_o richard_n mayo_n be_v true_a and_o sound_a doctrine_n or_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n for_o if_o the_o particular_n mention_v be_v true_a and_o sound_a doctrine_n which_o be_v affirm_v by_o richard_n mayo_n than_o i_o have_v wrong_v he_o and_o i_o must_v confess_v it_o and_o assent_v to_o your_o judgement_n but_o if_o the_o particular_n be_v false_a doctrine_n and_o error_n than_o i_o have_v do_v he_o no_o wrong_n for_o i_o have_v speak_v nothing_o but_o the_o truth_n and_o for_o that_o how_o can_v you_o condemn_v i_o and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n to_o be_v try_v which_o the_o jury_n themselves_o confess_v they_o do_v not_o try_v and_o therefore_o the_o matter_n be_v not_o yet_o try_v in_o truth_n neither_o have_v i_o have_v a_o legal_a trial_n before_o you_o and_o then_o how_o can_v you_o give_v judgement_n against_o i_o be_v the_o action_n itself_o be_v so_o unequal_a and_o the_o proceed_n so_o unjust_a also_o and_o the_o matter_n yet_o not_o full_o try_v do_v but_o consider_v of_o these_o thing_n in_o the_o coolness_n of_o your_o spirit_n and_o let_v not_o i_o receive_v worse_a deal_n from_o you_o because_o i_o be_o a_o stranger_n neither_o because_o i_o be_o a_o quaker_n so_o call_v but_o deal_v just_o and_o true_o for_o i_o desire_v nothing_o else_o of_o you_o but_o true_a judgement_n for_o that_o will_v justify_v i_o and_o clear_v i_o and_o respect_v not_o person_n but_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o command_v you_o to_o hear_v and_o judge_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o stranger_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o if_o you_o give_v regard_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o this_o matter_n you_o can_v give_v judgement_n upon_o this_o verdict_n which_o be_v unjust_o bring_v in_o by_o partial_a man_n as_o be_v manifest_a and_o you_o must_v either_o whole_o arrest_v judgement_n or_o at_o least_o you_o must_v bring_v it_o to_o a_o new_a trial_n else_o you_o do_v i_o much_o wrong_n and_o injustice_n and_o all_o good_a man_n will_v so_o judge_v of_o it_o and_o further_o divers_a sufficient_a reason_n have_v be_v show_v by_o man_n of_o knowledge_n in_o the_o law_n first_o against_o this_o action_n and_o also_o against_o the_o proceed_n herein_o which_o may_v be_v reason_n to_o you_o not_o to_o go_v on_o in_o judgement_n against_o i_o but_o to_o clear_v i_o and_o even_o in_o your_o own_o way_n as_o i_o may_v say_v you_o have_v be_v deal_v with_o and_o you_o have_v be_v show_v my_o innocency_n so_o that_o if_o your_o heart_n be_v not_o harden_v you_o can_v go_v any_o further_a against_o i_o but_o go_v contrary_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o my_o cause_n and_o contrary_a to_o your_o own_o law_n also_o and_o though_o it_o be_v the_o dear_a love_n and_o respect_n of_o friend_n to_o the_o truth_n in_o freeness_n of_o their_o love_n to_o i_o more_o than_o any_o desire_n of_o i_o or_o my_o knowledge_n i_o do_v own_o their_o love_n and_o justify_v it_o yet_o much_o that_o have_v be_v speak_v in_o form_n and_o trick_n of_o law_n and_o puntillio_n of_o law_n i_o do_v wave_n and_o let_v it_o pass_v and_o keep_v always_o to_o the_o naked_a truth_n of_o the_o matter_n as_o before_o lay_v down_o and_o therefore_o if_o any_o jury_n shall_v upon_o their_o oath_n justify_v mayo_n doctrine_n to_o be_v true_a and_o sound_a doctrine_n and_o if_o you_o yourselves_o upon_o your_o oath_n dare_v give_v judgement_n that_o richard_n mayo_n doctrine_n be_v not_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n then_o i_o must_v lie_v patient_o under_o your_o judgement_n and_o under_o the_o breach_n of_o such_o juryman_n oath_n and_o of_o your_o own_o oath_n also_o and_o therefore_o i_o demand_v of_o you_o according_a to_o right_n and_o justice_n let_v i_o be_v clear_v otherwise_o let_v i_o first_o have_v a_o fair_a trial_n before_o i_o be_v condemn_v which_o yet_o i_o have_v not_o have_v because_o the_o matter_n be_v pervert_v from_o that_o whether_o i_o have_v speak_v the_o truth_n upon_o which_o the_o true_a issue_n depend_v and_o upon_o no_o other_o thing_n whether_o i_o speak_v malicious_o be_v a_o strain_n of_o the_o cause_n to_o a_o wrong_a head_n and_o pervert_v it_o from_o its_o proper_a issue_n and_o hereby_o be_v the_o just_a cause_n of_o the_o innocent_a cloud_v over_o and_o reject_v and_o vilify_v and_o even_o betray_v into_o another_o meaning_n more_o than_o it_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v but_o it_o can_v show_v its_o face_n above_o all_o this_o and_o truth_n can_v be_v daunt_v though_o it_o may_v be_v veil_v and_o lie_v hide_v for_o a_o season_n and_o though_o i_o be_v condemn_v by_o the_o prejudice_v and_o unfaithful_a jury_n for_o speak_v malicious_o yet_o the_o lord_n bear_v i_o witness_v to_o
the_o contrary_a that_o i_o have_v no_o malice_n in_o i_o against_o any_o man_n and_o i_o love_v your_o soul_n better_a then_o that_o you_o shall_v endanger_v they_o to_o destruction_n and_o to_o everlasting_a burn_a by_o give_v judgement_n upon_o your_o oath_n against_o i_o upon_o this_o verdict_n in_o this_o cause_n which_o be_v thus_o unjust_a and_o unequal_a in_o itself_o and_o in_o its_o proceed_v also_o for_o if_o the_o jury_n have_v try_v whether_o i_o have_v speak_v the_o truth_n or_o whether_o i_o belie_v richard_n mayo_n than_o it_o will_v easy_o have_v be_v know_v whether_o i_o speak_v malicious_o for_o if_o i_o belie_v he_o and_o if_o his_o doctrine_n be_v true_a and_o sound_n and_o not_o error_n then_o may_v it_o be_v easy_o judge_v that_o i_o speak_v malicious_o because_o i_o speak_v not_o the_o truth_n but_o if_o his_o doctrine_n allege_v by_o i_o be_v not_o true_a and_o sound_a doctrine_n but_o damnable_a doctrine_n and_o error_n than_o i_o have_v not_o belie_v he_o but_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o love_n and_o not_o malicious_o for_o truth_n and_o malice_n go_v not_o together_o and_o till_o this_o be_v try_v to_o wit_n whether_o i_o have_v speak_v true_o or_o false_o who_o shall_v be_v able_a upon_o their_o oath_n without_o forswear_v themselves_o to_o give_v it_o upon_o their_o oath_n that_o i_o speak_v malicious_o nay_o how_o shall_v any_o man_n lawful_o swear_v that_o one_o speak_v malicious_o it_o be_v a_o hard_a cause_n to_o swear_v that_o any_o man_n speak_v in_o malice_n for_o who_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o another_o man_n to_o know_v the_o thought_n save_v god_n and_o his_o spirit_n and_o this_o i_o say_v at_o least_o and_o safe_o too_o that_o that_o jury_n which_o give_v into_o the_o court_n upon_o their_o oath_n that_o i_o speak_v my_o word_n malicious_o against_o richard_n mayo_n have_v great_o endanger_v the_o forswear_n themselves_o and_o the_o breach_n of_o their_o own_o oath_n and_o some_o of_o they_o know_v before_o this_o day_n that_o they_o do_v transgress_v therein_o against_o god_n who_o god_n sudden_o after_o cut_v off_o with_o judgement_n and_o take_v off_o the_o earth_n by_o death_n and_o though_o they_o that_o be_v yet_o live_v may_v be_v insensible_a of_o their_o own_o wickedness_n yet_o let_v all_o good_a man_n fear_v to_o die_v out_o of_o this_o body_n with_o that_o burden_n upon_o their_o conscience_n as_o some_o have_v and_o other_o of_o they_o may_v have_v in_o this_o particular_a for_o breach_n of_o oath_n and_o though_o they_o have_v give_v it_o to_o you_o upon_o their_o oath_n that_o i_o speak_v malicious_o yet_o too_o will_v be_v unto_o you_o if_o you_o shall_v upon_o your_o oath_n justify_v they_o have_v do_v well_o and_o condemn_v i_o false_o upon_o their_o false_a verdict_n and_o if_o you_o do_v condemn_v i_o it_o be_v upon_o their_o false_a verdict_n because_o i_o speak_v malicious_o against_o richard_n mayo_n and_o you_o can_v do_v that_o but_o you_o forswear_v yourselves_o and_o act_v contrary_a to_o your_o trust_n who_o be_v set_v in_o place_n to_o â—udge_v just_o by_o what_o do_v appear_v to_o your_o view_n and_o can_v nor_o dare_v not_o i_o know_v upon_o your_o oath_n say_v that_o i_o have_v speak_v false_o and_o malicious_o against_o richard_n mayo_n but_o and_o if_o you_o do_v one_o day_n you_o will_v feel_v that_o you_o have_v speak_v against_o your_o own_o oath_n and_o conscience_n and_o against_o god_n and_o against_o your_o own_o soul_n and_o this_o be_v all_o that_o i_o can_v lay_v before_o you_o as_o to_o this_o particular_a to_o warn_v you_o that_o you_o do_v judge_v just_o and_o that_o you_o condemn_v not_o the_o innocent_a and_o just_a cause_n of_o the_o upright_a but_o that_o you_o may_v save_v yourselves_o from_o the_o anger_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o will_v be_v avenge_v upon_o all_o false_a swearer_n and_o unrighteous_a judge_n that_o judge_n not_o in_o righteousness_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o of_o the_o stranger_n and_o the_o cause_n yet_o remain_v before_o you_o to_o show_v yourselves_o just_a or_o unjust_a righteous_a or_o unrighteous_a judge_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o whereas_o richard_n mayo_n and_o some_o of_o yourselves_o speak_v to_o i_o to_o confess_v i_o have_v wrong_v he_o and_o will_v have_v i_o to_o acknowledge_v that_o i_o be_o in_o a_o fault_n and_o that_o i_o have_v speak_v wrong_a of_o he_o yea_o it_o be_v say_v to_o i_o if_o i_o have_v not_o wrong_v he_o can_v i_o not_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v to_o preserve_v myself_o &_o c_o to_o this_o i_o must_v answer_v nay_o i_o can_v confess_v contrary_a to_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o contrary_a to_o truth_n that_o i_o have_v wrong_v he_o if_o my_o life_n stand_v upon_o it_o as_o it_o be_v but_o my_o liberty_n at_o most_o for_o god_n have_v give_v i_o to_o make_v conscience_n of_o my_o word_n and_o to_o keep_v it_o void_a of_o offence_n towards_o he_o and_o all_o man_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o which_o be_v false_a to_o be_v true_a will_v stain_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o his_o people_n and_o that_o i_o may_v not_o do_v no_o not_o for_o my_o own_o preservation_n and_o the_o lord_n deliver_v i_o from_o the_o judgement_n of_o such_o who_o will_v have_v i_o confess_v that_o which_o i_o be_o not_o guilty_a of_o for_o that_o be_v all_o one_o to_o say_v i_o be_o clear_a when_o i_o be_o guilty_a as_o to_o say_v i_o be_o guilty_a when_o i_o be_o clear_a and_o i_o rather_o choose_v to_o suffer_v what_o may_v be_v impose_v upon_o i_o then_o to_o transgress_v the_o truth_n in_o my_o own_o heart_n and_o if_o i_o shall_v say_v his_o doctrine_n be_v sound_a and_o true_a doctrine_n and_o not_o damnable_a and_o error_n i_o do_v believe_v the_o witness_n in_o your_o own_o conscience_n will_v rise_v against_o i_o and_o many_o more_o will_v say_v i_o then_o speak_v false_o then_o do_v now_o for_o i_o hardly_o ever_o hear_v any_o no_o not_o your_o own_o self_n say_v that_o his_o doctrine_n allege_v by_o i_o against_o he_o be_v sound_a and_o true_a doctrine_n neither_o can_v you_o in_o good_a conscience_n say_v it_o so_o i_o say_v i_o can_v lie_v against_o my_o conscience_n what_o ever_o comeâ—_n of_o it_o for_o to_o walk_v with_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o have_v his_o peace_n and_o not_o to_o lose_v his_o presence_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n to_o my_o soul_n that_o be_v immortal_a theâ—_n all_o the_o suffering_n that_o you_o can_v lay_v upon_o i_o can_v be_v damage_n to_o my_o mortal_a body_n for_o my_o life_n and_o soul_n you_o can_v touch_v but_o therein_o be_o i_o free_a though_o outward_o entangle_v among_o briar_n and_o thorn_n which_o woâ—…_n pierce_v i_o and_o seek_v to_o catch_v i_o and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n for_o i_o to_o be_v preserve_v but_o by_o confess_v contrary_a to_o my_o conscience_n that_o i_o have_v wrong_v richard_n mayo_n i_o free_o give_v up_o myself_o to_o suffer_v rather_o than_o to_o be_v preserve_v by_o such_o mean_n and_o you_o do_v evil_a in_o put_v such_o a_o thing_n upon_o i_o and_o expect_v it_o from_o i_o which_o i_o can_v give_v bâ—…_n transgress_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o offend_v he_o and_o my_o own_o conscience_n and_o if_o you_o defer_v the_o determination_n of_o the_o matter_n upon_o such_o hope_n that_o i_o may_v confess_v that_o i_o have_v wrong_v richard_n mayo_n i_o desire_v you_o will_v not_o defer_v it_o one_o moment_n long_o but_o let_v i_o be_v quit_v of_o your_o temptation_n for_o it_o be_v your_o temptation_n and_o not_o true_a love_n for_o i_o can_v confess_v any_o such_o thing_n though_o i_o do_v acknowledge_v it_o have_v now_o depend_v in_o your_o court_n and_o at_o your_o door_n near_o two_o year_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v glad_a that_o it_o be_v end_v just_o because_o i_o be_o not_o a_o man_n give_v to_o suit_n of_o law_n neither_o do_v i_o love_v it_o though_o it_o be_v so_o that_o i_o be_o fall_v into_o it_o to_o offend_v any_o man_n or_o be_v offend_v in_o that_o way_n by_o any_o yet_o may_v i_o not_o use_v any_o unlawful_a mean_n or_o any_o indirect_a way_n to_o obtain_v a_o end_n of_o this_o business_n but_o the_o rather_o i_o be_o content_a with_o what_o the_o lord_n suffer_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v though_o it_o be_v the_o very_o great_a malice_n of_o my_o very_a devour_a enemy_n and_o because_o i_o will_v have_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o have_v all_o man_n reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o one_o to_o another_o to_o live_v in_o love_n and_o unity_n one_o with_o another_o upon_o that_o account_n i_o will_v this_o business_n be_v end_v and_o though_o i_o do_v not_o doubt_v my_o cause_n nor_o be_o
but_o one_o the_o same_o to_o day_n yesterday_o and_o forever_o who_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o god_n and_o abide_v forever_o be_v preach_v unto_o you_o all_o to_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n the_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o there_o be_v none_o beside_o he_o why_o then_o be_v there_o division_n among_o you_o and_o some_o for_o one_o and_o some_o for_o another_o and_o herein_o be_v you_o carnal_a and_o your_o mind_n abroad_o and_o not'staid_a upon_o he_o which_o give_v the_o increase_n and_o all_o this_o be_v to_o be_v judge_v with_o the_o life_n of_o god_n wherefore_o i_o beseech_v you_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o you_o love_v he_o and_o his_o glory_n yea_o as_o you_o love_v your_o own_o soul_n come_v to_o the_o light_n which_o let_v you_o see_v all_o this_o and_o condemn_v it_o and_o strive_v not_o one_o with_o another_o nor_o exalt_v not_o yourselves_o one_o above_o another_o but_o let_v all_o that_o be_v condemn_v and_o all_o your_o evil_a surmising_n and_o foolish_a jealousy_n &_o separate_a worshipping_n &_o backbiting_n be_v bring_v to_o judgement_n and_o let_v condemnation_n pass_v upon_o it_o all_o never_o more_o to_o appear_v to_o hinder_v your_o fellowship_n with_o the_o lord_n and_o know_v the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o you_o all_o which_o be_v but_o one_o which_o be_v not_o at_o strife_n nor_o divide_v and_o let_v that_o arise_v that_o all_o vail_n may_v be_v take_v off_o and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n judge_v and_o the_o countenance_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v shine_v upon_o you_o when_o that_o exalt_a spirit_n which_o have_v appear_v in_o some_o be_v bring_v down_o of_o which_o i_o charge_v you_o all_o to_o beware_v lest_o there_o be_v a_o total_a depart_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o name_n be_v reproach_v through_o you_o among_o the_o heathen_a and_o it_o have_v be_v better_a for_o such_o they_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v therefore_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o all_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n till_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n take_v it_o away_o and_o purify_v your_o heart_n from_o all_o these_o thing_n which_o arise_v out_o of_o that_o which_o be_v not_o of_o the_o father_n that_o my_o joy_n may_v be_v renew_v who_o have_v be_v in_o travel_n for_o you_o tell_v christ_n be_v form_v in_o you_o that_o he_o alone_o may_v rule_v in_o you_o over_o all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v at_o enmity_n against_o the_o life_n and_o hinder_v your_o growâ—â—_n and_o if_o you_o yet_o harden_v your_o heart_n against_o reproof_n who_o be_v stubborn_a well_o the_o lord_n will_v ease_v he_o of_o his_o adversary_n and_o break_v you_o as_o a_o potter_n vessel_n and_o though_o you_o oppress_v the_o life_n of_o god_n for_o a_o moment_n yet_o my_o peace_n with_o he_o â—â—â—ll_v these_o thing_n never_o take_v away_o but_o over_o all_o these_o thing_n i_o tread_v &_o be_o not_o offendâ—â—_n in_o he_o who_o be_v my_o peace_n forever_o and_o though_o those_o thing_n cause_n sadness_n of_o heart_n yet_o the_o lord_n give_v no_o cause_n of_o sorrow_n to_o they_o that_o be_v faitful_a to_o he_o but_o will_v arise_v to_o confound_v all_o deceit_n and_o deceitful_a worker_n who_o err_v from_o his_o way_n and_o count_v the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o way_n a_o burden_n and_o of_o you_o all_o though_o you_o perish_v i_o be_o clear_a who_o be_o not_o hate_v of_o the_o lord_n though_o false_o judge_v by_o his_o enemy_n over_o who_o i_o trample_v as_o the_o dust_n and_o the_o live_a god_n give_v victory_n over_o you_o all_o i_o be_o not_o of_o this_o world_n e._n b._n something_o of_o truth_n make_v manifest_a in_o relation_n to_o a_o dispute_n at_o draton_n in_o the_o county_n of_o middlesex_n in_o the_o first_o month_n last_o in_o opposition_n to_o the_o false_a account_n give_v of_o it_o by_o one_o philip_n taverner_n in_o his_o book_n style_v the_o quaker_n round_n or_o a_o faithful_a account_n etc._n etc._n forasmuch_o as_o one_o who_o have_v i_o suppose_v ambitious_o style_v himself_o mr._n philip_n taverner_n have_v take_v in_o hand_n to_o set_v forth_o to_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n a_o account_n and_o relation_n of_o a_o dispute_n happen_v in_o the_o eleaventh_fw-mi month_n last_o at_o draton_n near_o colebrook_n to_o which_o relation_n i_o be_o a_o little_a engage_v to_o write_v something_o by_o way_n of_o answer_n thereunto_o that_o all_o people_n may_v know_v the_o truth_n and_o be_v the_o truth_n be_v somewhat_o concern_v herein_o that_o be_v the_o reason_n wherefore_o i_o have_v take_v in_o hand_n to_o write_v a_o little_a by_o way_n of_o answer_n to_o his_o relation_n be_v without_o any_o prejudice_n towards_o the_o man_n as_o concern_v any_o wrong_n he_o have_v do_v to_o i_o though_o i_o as_o well_o as_o the_o truth_n he_o have_v wrong_v as_o may_v appear_v to_o such_o who_o desire_v to_o know_v the_o truth_n it_o be_v true_a a_o public_a dispute_n i_o have_v the_o time_n and_o place_n mention_v with_o a_o company_n of_o priest_n and_o this_o same_o philip_n taverner_n be_v one_o of_o they_o and_o the_o occasion_n of_o the_o dispute_n be_v thus_o i_o be_v a_o few_o week_n before_o at_o a_o meeting_n with_o some_o friend_n in_o the_o say_a town_n one_o richard_n goodgroom_n in_o his_o relation_n mention_v be_v present_a at_o the_o hear_n of_o what_o be_v speak_v but_o at_o that_o time_n do_v not_o object_v any_o thing_n though_o afterward_o in_o london_n and_o other_o place_n he_o go_v up_o and_o down_o in_o a_o backbiting_a manner_n and_o give_v forth_o that_o i_o have_v hold_v forth_o blasphemous_a doctrine_n or_o the_o like_a whereupon_o i_o much_o desire_v a_o dispute_n for_o the_o trial_n of_o those_o thing_n and_o it_o be_v accomplish_v and_o that_o day_n the_o truth_n be_v much_o make_v manifest_a and_o deceit_n confound_v and_o as_o to_o all_o the_o thing_n object_v against_o i_o by_o richard_n goodgroom_n which_o he_o will_v have_v seem_v to_o have_v take_v great_a occasion_n thereby_o as_o if_o some_o great_a matter_n of_o heresy_n and_o error_n have_v be_v utter_v by_o i_o i_o say_v the_o very_a truth_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v demonstrate_v according_a as_o i_o have_v lay_v they_o down_o and_o his_o argument_n against_o they_o make_v of_o none_o effect_v and_o though_o such_o as_o harden_v their_o heart_n may_v go_v unsatisfied_a and_o in_o great_a unbelief_n than_o they_o come_v yet_o i_o be_o sure_a the_o upright-hearted_n and_o such_o as_o desire_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v whole_o satisfy_v and_o this_o many_o can_v give_v testimony_n of_o with_o i_o and_o though_o by_o his_o relation_n it_o may_v appear_v otherwise_o to_o some_o yet_o wherein_o he_o have_v relate_v false_o it_o shall_v fall_v upon_o his_o own_o head_n and_o his_o folly_n shall_v true_o more_o appear_v in_o the_o end_n than_o he_o will_v have_v or_o seem_v to_o cause_v any_o in_o i_o to_o appear_v at_o this_o present_a and_o so_o he_o may_v with_o more_o credit_n to_o himself_o be_v silent_a then_o to_o have_v meddle_v in_o that_o wherein_o he_o have_v show_v himself_o so_o imperfect_a for_o i_o believe_v that_o this_o same_o philip_n taverner_n have_v give_v a_o relation_n of_o four_o time_n as_o much_o as_o he_o do_v speak_v at_o that_o meeting_n and_o have_v relate_v as_o though_o he_o speak_v that_o which_o he_o never_o utter_v by_o so_o many_o time_n for_n much_o as_o i_o have_v say_v and_o have_v not_o relate_v so_o much_o by_o many_o time_n as_o be_v speak_v by_o i_o and_o they_o of_o my_o part_n as_o many_o may_v witness_v which_o work_v of_o he_o seem_v not_o to_o be_v perfect_a neither_o yet_o altogether_o honest_a as_o sober_a man_n may_v judge_v but_o such_o a_o thing_n must_v redown_o more_o to_o his_o own_o dishonour_n then_o to_o the_o truth_n be_v disadvantage_n and_o first_o as_o to_o the_o title_n of_o his_o false_a relation_n which_o be_v style_v the_o quaker_n round_n or_o a_o faithful_a account_n etc._n etc._n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o very_a frontispiece_n and_o title_n of_o his_o book_n savour_v of_o a_o vain_a light_n scornful_a spirit_n and_o so_o every_o spiritual_a man_n may_v judge_v of_o it_o to_o be_v so_o but_o why_o do_v thou_o philip_n taverner_n say_v a_o faithful_a account_n but_o that_o to_o confirm_v falsehood_n with_o audacious_a word_n have_v a_o show_n of_o confidence_n upon_o it_o thereby_o the_o more_o easy_o to_o enter_v ento_z the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n as_o if_o it_o be_v irreprovable_a come_v also_o from_o the_o hand_n and_o under_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o mr._n philip_n etc._n etc._n have_v so_o style_v thyself_o to_o make_v thy_o fame_n great_a and_o to_o publish_v thy_o work_n under_o a_o seem_a authority_n but_o have_v thou_o have_v more_o humility_n less_o
shall_v justify_v we_o and_o condemn_v our_o enemy_n again_o he_o query_n whether_o i_o make_v the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n two_o i_o answer_v no_o they_o be_v one_o neither_o do_v i_o seem_v to_o make_v they_o two_o it_o be_v want_v of_o knowledge_n in_o he_o who_o can_v understand_v but_o raise_v objection_n where_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n again_o from_o my_o word_n this_o be_v acceptable_a and_o well_o please_v to_o god_n above_o all_o word_n and_o outward_a conformity_n etc._n etc._n from_o this_o he_o question_n whether_o the_o do_v the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n be_v acceptable_a where_o the_o less_o be_v neglect_v i_o answer_v no_o for_o every_o tittle_n of_o the_o law_n less_o and_o great_a must_v be_v fulfil_v by_o christ_n in_o we_o in_o who_o we_o be_v accept_v and_o thus_o i_o have_v return_v a_o few_o word_n to_o the_o consideration_n of_o people_n and_o particular_o to_o the_o people_n of_o draton_n and_o the_o country_n there_o about_o to_o who_o i_o direct_v my_o speech_n thus_o all_o you_o people_n who_o be_v scatter_v as_o sheep_n without_o a_o shepherd_n and_o know_v not_o christ_n the_o everlasting_a shepherd_n to_o lead_v you_o and_o to_o rule_v you_o cease_v oh_o cease_v from_o all_o your_o teacher_n without_o you_o who_o be_v dumb_a shepherd_n which_o do_v not_o gather_v you_o to_o god_n such_o be_v they_o that_o preach_v for_o hire_n and_o divine_a for_o money_n and_o that_o take_v gift_n and_o reward_n for_o preach_v who_o through_o covetousness_n by_o feign_a word_n do_v make_v merchandise_n of_o soul_n such_o do_v keep_v you_o always_o learning_n and_o never_o able_a to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n under_o their_o teach_n your_o soul_n be_v starve_v under_o they_o and_o you_o perish_v for_o want_v of_o true_a knowledge_n and_o death_n reign_v among_o you_o and_o many_o be_v in_o the_o broad_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o destruction_n but_o few_o in_o the_o strait_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o life_n and_o iniquity_n and_o wickedness_n abound_v among_o you_o and_o like_o teacher_n like_o people_n for_o from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o even_o unto_o the_o great_a of_o they_o every_o one_o be_v give_v to_o covetousness_n jer._n 6._o 13._o great_a ignorance_n have_v blind_v your_o mind_n and_o great_a darkness_n be_v over_o your_o heart_n and_o your_o teacher_n do_v deceive_v you_o and_o they_o cause_v you_o to_o err_v and_o you_o give_v your_o money_n for_o that_o which_o be_v not_o bread_n and_o your_o labour_n for_o that_o which_o do_v not_o profit_n even_o as_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n do_v so_o do_v you_o and_o in_o their_o transgression_n do_v you_o walk_v and_o your_o teacher_n be_v in_o the_o step_n of_o the_o pharisee_n they_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n as_o the_o pharisee_n be_v they_o stand_v pray_v in_o the_o synagogue_n and_o temple_n as_o the_o pharisee_n do_v and_o they_o have_v the_o chief_a seat_n in_o the_o assembly_n as_o the_o pharisee_n have_v and_o they_o even_o shut_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n against_o man_n as_o the_o pharisee_n do_v and_o will_v not_o enter_v in_o themselves_o nor_o suffer_v they_o that_o will_v cease_v from_o all_o your_o outward_a priest_n and_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o break_v down_o that_o nature_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o god_n and_o raise_v up_o the_o seed_n which_o be_v heir_n of_o god_n kingdom_n and_o turn_v your_o mind_n to_o the_o light_n in_o you_o which_o christ_n have_v lighten_v you_o withal_o which_o light_n shine_v in_o your_o conscience_n and_o convince_v you_o of_o your_o evil_a deed_n it_o reprove_v you_o for_o vain_a word_n and_o ungodly_a speech_n it_o will_v let_v you_o see_v what_o your_o heart_n go_v after_o and_o what_o your_o love_n go_v out_o unto_o and_o if_o you_o love_v that_o it_o will_v lead_v you_o to_o christ_n and_o he_o will_v be_v reveal_v in_o you_o to_o teach_v you_o and_o to_o give_v you_o the_o witness_v of_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n the_o light_n be_v your_o eye_n by_o which_o you_o may_v see_v god_n it_o will_v lead_v you_o out_o of_o all_o idolatrous_a worship_n and_o work_n and_o from_o your_o false_a worship_n which_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o you_o must_v be_v convert_v and_o change_v into_o a_o new_a nature_n and_o you_o must_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o work_n before_o you_o can_v worship_n god_n aright_o for_o he_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n only_o and_o such_o the_o lord_n be_v now_o seek_v to_o worship_v he_o therefore_o cease_v from_o your_o steeple-house-worship_n which_o be_v in_o the_o tradition_n of_o man_n and_o not_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o worship_n must_v be_v confound_v for_o its_o root_n be_v corrupt_v and_o its_o branch_n will_v wither_v and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v kindle_v against_o it_o if_o you_o love_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n and_o walk_v in_o it_o there_o be_v your_o teacher_n and_o if_o you_o hate_v it_o there_o be_v your_o condemnation_n the_o next_o day_n after_o the_o dispute_n this_o be_v write_v and_o send_v in_o a_o little_a time_n after_o to_o draton_n and_o up_o and_o down_o that_o way_n richard_n goodgrom_a friend_n have_v not_o thy_o ignorance_n folly_n and_o wickedness_n towards_o i_o now_o appear_v and_o be_v it_o not_o manifest_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o many_o people_n and_o now_o thou_o may_v cease_v to_o boast_v and_o also_o to_o backbite_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o no_o more_o secret_o to_o surmise_v behind_o my_o back_n to_o the_o raise_n of_o unruly_a spirit_n against_o i_o so_o much_o as_o in_o thou_o be_v possible_a and_o have_v thou_o be_v more_o crafty_a and_o more_o subtle_a more_o mischief_n thou_o may_v have_v do_v but_o the_o innocent_a be_v deliver_v and_o thou_o be_v take_v in_o the_o snare_n thou_o lay_v for_o another_o and_o false_a doctrine_n be_v prove_v to_o proceed_v forth_o of_o thy_o mouth_n and_o thou_o and_o thy_o company_n may_v be_v ashamed_a when_o you_o consider_v the_o manage_n of_o your_o work_n against_o i_o who_o many_o time_n appear_v immoderate_a in_o speak_v many_o at_o once_o confuse_o and_o also_o be_v unreasonable_a in_o not_o be_v satisfy_v with_o just_a answer_n but_o it_o show_v your_o blindness_n and_o unbelief_n who_o can_v understand_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n but_o contend_v against_o they_o though_o in_o the_o end_n you_o be_v force_v to_o confess_v to_o they_o as_o be_v sufficient_o witness_v that_o day_n of_o the_o dispute_n and_o thou_o in_o particular_a who_o reproachedst_a i_o behind_o my_o back_n in_o divers_a place_n where_o i_o have_v hear_v of_o it_o by_o my_o friend_n who_o thou_o judg'd_v have_v not_o be_v so_o yet_o they_o have_v discover_v the_o naughtiness_n of_o thy_o heart_n both_o in_o the_o country_n and_o in_o the_o city_n thou_o have_v give_v forth_o that_o i_o have_v preach_v false_a doctrine_n and_o such_o like_a wicked_a reproachful_a backbiting_a language_n behind_o my_o back_n not_o like_o a_o man_n faithful_a to_o god_n and_o thy_o neighbour_n but_o one_o that_o have_v surmise_v evil_a against_o the_o harmless_a and_o thou_o may_v remember_v all_o these_o thing_n thou_o objecte_v against_o who_o will_v have_v make_v a_o great_a matter_n of_o they_o against_o i_o yet_o be_v they_o sufficient_o prove_v to_o the_o understanding_n of_o many_o honest_a people_n and_o if_o thou_o and_o thy_o company_n will_v be_v blind_a it_o be_v because_o you_o harden_v your_o heart_n against_o the_o truth_n and_o i_o be_o clear_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o all_o shall_v know_v that_o have_v a_o ear_n to_o hear_v that_o what_o i_o profess_v preach_v and_o practice_n be_v the_o save_a truth_n of_o jesus_n christ_n though_o they_o may_v be_v brand_v to_o be_v heresy_n by_o such_o as_o thou_o who_o may_v call_v light_a darkness_n and_o darkness_n light_n and_o put_v good_a for_o evil_a and_o evil_a for_o good_a and_o at_o a_o convenient_a opportunity_n i_o may_v take_v in_o hand_n to_o prove_v that_o thou_o thyself_o have_v hold_v forth_o that_o which_o can_v be_v justify_v by_o the_o scripture_n but_o be_v condemn_v thereby_o many_o thing_n fall_v from_o thou_o in_o my_o hear_n which_o i_o may_v object_v against_o and_o prove_v the_o contrary_a and_o i_o shall_v not_o go_v behind_o thy_o back_n as_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o slander_v thou_o but_o i_o shall_v rest_v content_v and_o wait_v the_o opportunity_n to_o lay_v open_a thy_o nakedness_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o people_n and_o whatsoever_o thou_o judge_v the_o scripture_n the_o write_n and_o the_o thing_n write_v of_o be_v two_o thing_n
in_o for_o then_o the_o worship_n of_o christian_n be_v one_o and_o in_o one_o spirit_n but_o now_o the_o worship_n of_o christian_n be_v many_o and_o divers_a and_o divide_v one_o from_o another_o and_o they_o be_v not_o in_o unity_n in_o their_o worship_n 〈◊〉_d in_o strife_n and_o division_n and_o herein_o you_o be_v apostatise_v from_o the_o life_n oâ—…â—…ristianity_n and_o its_o manifest_a that_o the_o worship_n of_o chrâ—…s_n now_o be_v not_o in_o 〈◊〉_d sâ—…t_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n but_o in_o vain_a traditiâ—…_n learn_v in_o natural_a knowlâ—…ge_n by_o people_n that_o be_v not_o convert_v unto_o god_n and_o any_o part_n of_o the_o worship_n which_o be_v now_o practise_v among_o christian_n whether_o among_o papist_n of_o any_o sort_n or_o protestant_n of_o any_o sort_n i_o say_v every_o part_n of_o the_o worship_n now_o practise_v among_o christian_n through_o the_o world_n may_v by_o teach_v unto_o and_o learned_a of_o and_o exercise_v in_o by_o a_o man_n that_o know_v â—â—t_n god_n neither_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n nor_o convert_v to_o the_o truth_n neither_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n guide_v nor_o lead_v of_o he_o and_o i_o say_v that_o which_o may_v be_v do_v or_o practise_v by_o a_o man_n that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o spirit_n nor_o in_o the_o truth_n not_o be_v yet_o convert_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n nor_o be_v not_o in_o any_o measure_n guâ—â—ed_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v not_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n which_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o as_o i_o have_v say_v any_o part_n of_o the_o worship_n now_o prâ—…sed_v among_o christian_n may_v be_v do_v and_o practise_v by_o aman_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o out_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o unconvert_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d therefore_o the_o worship_n now_o practâ—â—ed_v among_o christian_n be_v not_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n which_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o which_o câ—â—not_v be_v practise_v without_o it_o many_o more_o thing_n may_v be_v say_v as_o to_o prove_v the_o worship_n of_o christian_n now_o 〈◊〉_d practise_v by_o they_o be_v not_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n but_o this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d which_o i_o have_v say_v that_o which_o be_v practise_v without_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v not_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n which_o must_v be_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o can_v be_v practise_v without_o it_o but_o such_o be_v the_o worship_n of_o christian_n for_o the_o christiansâ—â—ow_o â—â—ow_z general_o pray_v some_o after_o one_o form_n and_o some_o after_o another_o in_o their_o own_o will_n and_o time_n and_o know_v not_o the_o moving_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n thereunto_o nor_o guide_v they_o therein_o but_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o they_o set_v unto_o themselves_o or_o as_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o country_n instruct_v they_o therein_o and_o know_v not_o the_o intercession_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n in_o they_o nor_o know_v not_o the_o pray_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o as_o for_o the_o preach_n of_o christian_n it_o be_v not_o now_o practise_v as_o the_o christian_n of_o old_a practise_v it_o nor_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n now_o they_o study_v for_o what_o they_o speak_v and_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o scripture_n â—ome_v have_v it_o write_v in_o a_o book_n what_o they_o will_v preach_v to_o the_o people_n and_o this_o be_v not_o to_o preach_v as_o the_o spirit_n give_v they_o utterance_n neither_o be_v this_o from_o the_o teach_n or_o move_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o by_o humane_a art_n and_o humane_a craft_n know_v beforehand_o what_o and_o how_o much_o to_o speak_v so_o much_o as_o they_o have_v collect_v in_o their_o thought_n from_o such_o a_o verse_n and_o how_o long_o to_o preach_v till_o a_o glass_n be_v run_v and_o know_v what_o to_o have_v for_o preach_v and_o this_o and_o such_o like_a be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o preach_v now_o among_o christian_n which_o have_v no_o savour_n in_o it_o of_o god_n spirit_n or_o of_o the_o teach_n and_o leading_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o it_o but_o altogether_o contrary_a to_o wit_n this_o practice_n savour_v of_o idolatry_n and_o of_o vain_a tradition_n and_o superstition_n and_o in_o short_a this_o practice_n of_o preach_v among_o the_o christian_n now_o be_v not_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n neither_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n nor_o for_o the_o same_o end_n as_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o christian_n be_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o show_v that_o the_o christian_n now_o be_v apostatise_v and_o great_o degenerate_v from_o what_o the_o christian_n be_v then_o for_o again_o the_o christian_a minister_n now_o do_v not_o go_v as_o they_o be_v move_v of_o the_o lord_n up_o and_o down_o from_o country_n to_o country_n to_o convert_v people_n to_o god_n as_o the_o christian_a minister_n do_v then_o but_o inquire_v for_o place_n of_o great_a maintenance_n where_o there_o be_v great_a store_n of_o tithe_n and_o set-wage_n and_o if_o they_o can_v there_o they_o settle_v themselves_o and_o preach_v in_o manner_n as_o i_o have_v say_v and_o this_o practice_n savour_v nothing_o of_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n nor_o of_o the_o moving_n of_o that_o spirit_n whereby_o the_o christian_a minister_n of_o old_a be_v guide_v which_o show_v that_o the_o christian_a minister_n now_o be_v in_o the_o apostasy_n and_o in_o the_o degeneration_n from_o god_n and_o from_o what_o the_o christian_a minister_n be_v then_o and_o as_o concern_v the_o practice_n of_o sing_v noâ—_n among_o christian_n it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o spirit_n nor_o with_o a_o good_a understandiâ—…_n but_o in_o a_o vain_a form_n and_o tradition_n and_o not_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lorâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d now_o the_o christian_n many_o of_o they_o in_o a_o form_n sing_v the_o condition_n 〈◊〉_d as_o david_n prayer_n and_o praise_n trouble_n and_o affliction_n when_o as_o themselves_o be_v in_o a_o condition_n quite_o contrary_a to_o what_o david_n be_v and_o so_o sing_v that_o which_o unto_o themselves_o be_v false_a as_o be_v out_o of_o that_o condition_n of_o which_o they_o sing_v and_o this_o be_v not_o sing_v with_o the_o spirit_n neither_o be_v it_o to_o sing_v spiritual_a song_n and_o other_o of_o christian_n have_v another_o manner_n of_o sing_v all_o which_o sing_v of_o christian_n now_o have_v no_o savour_n of_o the_o teach_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o it_o neither_o be_v it_o according_a nor_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o the_o sing_n of_o the_o christian_n once_o be_v a_o woeful_a apostasy_n be_v fall_v upon_o you_o you_o christian_n through_o the_o world_n and_o you_o be_v fall_v you_o be_v fall_v from_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o true_a praâ—…_n of_o christianity_n as_o the_o first_o christian_n be_v in_o then_o their_o pray_v be_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o now_o without_o the_o spirit_n in_o form_n and_o tradition_n their_o preach_v then_o be_v as_o the_o spirit_n lead_v they_o and_o as_o it_o give_v they_o utterance_n but_o now_o by_o humane_a learning_n and_o policy_n at_o such_o a_o place_n for_o so_o much_o a_o year_n a_o hour_n by_o a_o glass_n what_o they_o have_v gather_v by_o study_n upon_o other_o man_n work_n then_o the_o sing_v of_o christian_n be_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o their_o whole_a worship_n be_v spiritual_a in_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n but_o the_o sing_v of_o christian_n now_o and_o all_o their_o worship_n be_v in_o vain_a tradition_n exercise_v without_o the_o leading_n and_o move_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n then_o the_o worship_n of_o christian_n be_v one_o and_o by_o one_o spirit_n now_o it_o be_v divers_a and_o in_o division_n and_o in_o many_o contrary_a spirit_n alas_o oh_o you_o christian_n consider_v how_o great_a be_v your_o fall_n and_o how_o woâ—â—l_o your_o degeneration_n in_o respect_n of_o your_o worship_n fall_v great_o from_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o your_o pray_v in_o your_o preach_v and_o in_o your_o sing_v to_o follow_v humane_a learning_n and_o worldly_a policy_n and_o vain_a tradition_n the_o custom_n of_o the_o country_n and_o your_o own_o imagination_n in_o your_o pray_v preach_a and_o sing_v as_o i_o have_v prove_v unto_o you_o oh_o consider_v how_o great_a be_v your_o apostasy_n from_o the_o true_a life_n of_o true_a christianity_n great_o do_v you_o err_v from_o the_o pure_a way_n wherein_o the_o true_a christian_n walk_v and_o be_v true_o parallel_v with_o they_o and_o measure_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o true_a judgement_n you_o be_v find_v not_o equal_a to_o they_o in_o any_o measure_n but_o rather_o contrary_a altogether_o show_v you_o be_v guide_v
sing_n their_o baptism_n and_o break_v of_o bread_n and_o even_o all_o that_o which_o you_o perform_v as_o unto_o god_n as_o the_o worship_n of_o he_o be_v not_o accept_v but_o abomination_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o soul_n be_v burden_v with_o all_o these_o thing_n you_o not_o be_v lead_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o even_o your_o practise_v of_o these_o thing_n which_o the_o saint_n and_o christian_n once_o practise_v and_o be_v accept_v of_o the_o lord_n in_o so_o do_v while_o they_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n i_o say_v the_o very_a practice_n of_o those_o thing_n now_o by_o the_o christian_n be_v degenerate_v be_v become_v idolatry_n and_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o this_o i_o declare_v in_o the_o fear_n and_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n even_o all_o your_o pray_v and_o preach_n and_o profession_n all_o your_o sabboth-keeping_a and_o set-daye_n of_o humiliation_n and_o even_o all_o your_o practice_n of_o religion_n which_o you_o do_v and_o perform_v be_v idolatry_n and_o a_o burden_n to_o the_o lord_n soul_n in_o the_o state_n that_o now_o you_o stand_v not_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n but_o be_v from_o it_o depart_v and_o your_o work_n not_o bring_v forth_o by_o it_o but_o by_o another_o spirit_n and_o now_o say_v the_o lord_n unto_o you_o christian_n who_o be_v degenerate_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o what_o purpose_n be_v your_o preach_v pray_v and_o sing_v they_o be_v a_o vexation_n and_o burden_n to_o the_o righteous_a soul_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v no_o delight_n therein_o away_o with_o it_o away_o with_o it_o your_o profession_n and_o practice_n stink_v in_o the_o nostril_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o your_o baptism_n and_o your_o sacrament_n which_o you_o perform_v in_o a_o vain_a tradition_n and_o not_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n they_o be_v hateful_a in_o his_o sight_n away_o with_o they_o away_o with_o they_o they_o shall_v crumble_v to_o the_o dust_n and_o immediate_a desolation_n in_o one_o day_n the_o lord_n will_v break_v they_o down_o and_o never_o build_v they_o up_o again_o your_o preach_v by_o a_o glass_n for_o so_o much_o a_o sermon_n or_o so_o much_o a_o year_n what_o you_o have_v gather_v out_o of_o book_n and_o study_v for_o from_o other_o man_n word_n town_n with_o it_o down_o with_o it_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o your_o ministry_n which_o be_v make_v and_o send_v forth_o at_o school_n and_o 〈◊〉_d natural_a learning_n through_o the_o attainment_n of_o such_o art_n and_o science_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o such_o and_o such_o man_n and_o send_v forth_o to_o such_o and_o such_o a_o parâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d have_v so_o much_o money_n by_o the_o year_n for_o preach_v what_o have_v be_v study_v foâ—…_n and_o not_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n away_o with_o this_o ministry_n away_o with_o it_o it_o be_v a_o mock_n of_o god_n and_o a_o deceive_a of_o soul_n the_o lord_n will_v confound_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o destruction_n and_o your_o sing_n of_o the_o saint_n word_n in_o rhyme_n and_o meeter_n and_o their_o condition_n which_o yourselves_o never_o know_v this_o be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o a_o practice_n which_o his_o soul_n hater_n away_o with_o it_o the_o lord_n be_v rise_v to_o confound_v it_o away_o with_o all_o your_o worship_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o spirit_n nor_o in_o the_o truth_n but_o in_o vain_a tradition_n of_o 〈◊〉_d practise_v by_o you_o in_o a_o vain_a form_n and_o not_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v be_v it_o down_o to_o the_o ground_n &_o restore_v and_o establish_v his_o own_o worship_n which_o 〈◊〉_d in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o he_o will_v give_v and_o have_v give_v his_o ministry_n again_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o have_v be_v lose_v for_o many_o age_n while_o this_o night_n of_o apostasy_n have_v overspread_v the_o world_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d long_o be_v worship_v in_o vain_a tradition_n of_o man_n but_o his_o people_n shall_v be_v reâ—â—red_v and_o renew_v to_o worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o the_o christianâ—ife_n â—ife_z shall_v again_o be_v bring_v forth_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v the_o leader_n and_o teacher_n of_o his_o people_n and_o now_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n visitation_n be_v again_o revive_v for_o together_o his_o people_n and_o to_o restore_v they_o again_o to_o his_o perfect_a way_n and_o worship_n therefore_o harken_v and_o behold_v you_o christian_n this_o be_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n â—…erning_v you_o you_o have_v be_v fall_v and_o degenerate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n and_o from_o the_o true_a way_n and_o worship_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o you_o have_v long_o be_v slumber_v and_o sleep_v in_o this_o long_a night_n of_o darkness_n which_o overshadowed_a you_o and_o darken_v that_o glorious_a appearance_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n which_o once_o shine_v upon_o the_o christian_n and_o in_o blindness_n and_o dâ—…_n have_v 〈◊〉_d walk_v for_o many_o age_n and_o your_o worship_n have_v be_v subscribe_v to_o the_o unknown_a god_n and_o woeful_o have_v you_o be_v wallow_v in_o unclean_a path_n and_o you_o have_v err_v you_o have_v err_v from_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o from_o his_o spirit_n and_o you_o be_v go_v from_o your_o husband_n and_o follow_v other_o lover_n and_o you_o have_v be_v â—…ed_v in_o iniquity_n and_o altogether_o pollute_v by_o transgtession_n and_o the_o state_n in_o which_o you_o now_o stand_v be_v a_o state_n separate_v from_o god_n a_o state_n of_o great_a ignoraâ—…_n and_o darkness_n and_o a_o state_n of_o heinous_a rebellion_n against_o god_n who_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v great_o oppress_v and_o grieve_v because_o of_o your_o degeneration_n who_o 〈◊〉_d become_v more_o ignorant_a of_o god_n than_o the_o ox_n be_v of_o his_o owner_n oâ—_n the_o ass_n of_o his_o master_n crib_n and_o even_o the_o very_a same_o vision_n be_v see_v concern_v you_o as_o the_o prophet_n see_v concern_v israel_n therefore_o hear_v oh_o heaven_n and_o give_v ear_n oh_o earth_n for_o the_o lord_n do_v speak_v unto_o you_o christian_n i_o have_v nourish_v and_o bring_v up_o child_n and_o they_o have_v rebel_v against_o i_o and_o the_o ox_n know_v his_o owner_n and_o the_o ass_n his_o master_n crib_n but_o the_o christian_n do_v not_o know_v the_o people_n do_v not_o consider_v ah_o sinful_a nation_n a_o people_n lade_v with_o iniquity_n a_o seed_n of_o evil-doer_n child_n that_o be_v corrupt_v that_o have_v forsake_v the_o right_a way_n and_o provoke_v the_o live_a god_n to_o anger_n and_o you_o be_v go_v away_o backward_o the_o whole_a head_n be_v sick_a the_o whole_a heart_n be_v faint_a and_o from_o the_o sole_a of_o the_o foot_n even_o unto_o the_o head_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n but_o your_o condition_n be_v wound_n and_o bruise_n and_o â—…fying_v sore_n you_o be_v not_o close_v neither_o bind_v up_o neither_o mollify_v with_o oyâ—…ent_n and_o your_o country_n be_v desolate_a and_o your_o city_n be_v burn_v as_o with_o fire_n your_o land_n stranger_n devour_v it_o in_o your_o presence_n and_o it_o be_v desolate_a and_o overthrow_v by_o stranger_n and_o but_o that_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n have_v leave_v we_o a_o soul_n remnant_n even_o a_o seed_n you_o christian_n will_v have_v be_v as_o sodom_n if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o ear_n to_o hear_v let_v he_o hear_v this_o vision_n be_v as_o true_a unto_o you_o christian_n throughout_o all_o the_o world_n as_o ever_o it_o be_v unto_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o jew_n this_o be_v your_o state_n and_o this_o be_v your_o condition_n and_o thus_o you_o stand_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n though_o in_o your_o beginning_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o christianity_n i_o mean_v the_o lord_n bring_v up_o the_o christian_n and_o nourish_v they_o by_o his_o live_a word_n and_o with_o his_o word_n he_o cherish_v they_o and_o they_o grow_v unto_o a_o goodly_a state_n and_o be_v â—…pleat_a in_o christ_n col._n 2._o 10._o and_o they_o be_v come_v to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o â—…st_a man_n make_v perfect_a and_o unto_o mount_n zion_n the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o hâ—…ly_a jerusalem_n and_o to_o a_o innumerable_a company_n of_o angel_n to_o the_o general_a assembly_n and_o church_n of_o the_o first-born_a which_o be_v write_v in_o heaven_n and_o to_o god_n the_o judge_n of_o all_o hebrew_n 12_o 22_o 23_o 24._o to_o this_o state_n be_v the_o christian_n nourish_v and_o bring_v up_o in_o the_o day_n when_o they_o be_v first_o bring_v forth_o when_o they_o be_v beget_v and_o bear_v again_o of_o the_o immortal_a word_n that_o abide_v forever_o and_o they_o be_v sanctify_v and_o purify_v and_o
the_o qâ—â—kers-rounds_n etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_z answer_v call_v something_o of_o truth_n make_v manifest_a in_o opposition_n to_o a_o false_a 〈◊〉_d &c_n &c_n and_o then_o his_o second_o book_n call_v some_o principle_n of_o eâ—w_n burrâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d and_o then_o this_o my_o last_o let_v they_o be_v all_o read_v in_o order_n and_o soâ—…ly_o by_o 〈…〉_z not_o satisfy_v about_o the_o matter_n and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o thereby_o you_o may_v 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o who_o be_v in_o the_o error_n and_o they_o may_v fee_v that_o 〈…〉_z he_o have_v not_o faithful_o answer_v but_o pass_v by_o many_o material_a particulars_n 〈…〉_z something_o have_v no_o way_n seem_v to_o clear_v himself_o of_o what_o i_o have_v true_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d on_o he_o but_o he_o remain_v under_o the_o guilt_n of_o my_o charge_n and_o to_o the_o light_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o every_o man_n conscience_n and_o to_o all_o who_o judgement_n be_v thereby_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d refer_v myself_o to_o 〈◊〉_d judge_v and_o what_o i_o have_v write_v i_o leave_v to_o be_v judgâ—â—_n and_o divers_a other_o thing_n there_o be_v hold_v forth_o by_o philip_n tâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v say_v little_a to_o but_o they_o be_v record_v as_o his_o principle_n among_o a_o â—…_n by'r_o of_o the_o priest_n and_o professor_n in_o a_o book_n answer_v to_o go_v abroad_o call_v 〈◊〉_d priest_n and_o prossâ—â—s_n principle_n 〈◊〉_d the_o quaker_n '_o s_o answer_n to_o they_o wâ—…_n 〈…〉_z desire_v further_a to_o he_o satisfy_v may_v in_o read_v many_o hundred_o of_o particular_a 〈…〉_z and_o affirmation_n of_o doctrine_n hold_v forth_o by_o preach_v and_o print_n by_o the_o 〈…〉_z which_o be_v ansâ—…d_v 〈◊〉_d the_o error_n of_o they_o show_v to_o which_o i_o refer_v 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_z to_o know_v more_o if_o what_o i_o have_v here_o write_v be_v not_o enough_o for_o the_o â—…_n tion_n of_o truth_n be_v my_o crown_n and_o life_n over_o all_o the_o world_n london_n the_o 20_o of_o the_o seven_o month_n 1658._o edward_n burrâ—…_n a_o testimony_n against_o a_o great_a idolatry_n commit_v and_o a_o true_a mourn_v of_o the_o lord_n servant_n 〈◊〉_d the_o many_o consideration_n of_o his_o heart_n upon_o that_o occasion_n of_o the_o great_a stir_n about_o a_o image_n make_v and_o carry_v from_o 〈…〉_z place_v to_o another_o happen_v the_o 23th_o day_n of_o the_o 9th_o month_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v and_o happen_v that_o be_v at_o kingston_n upon_o thames_n the_o the_o 22th_o day_n of_o the_o nine_o month_n it_o be_v order_v the_o next_o morning_n that_o i_o come_v from_o thence_o to_o london_n and_o as_o i_o enter_v in_o at_o charing-cross_n i_o beâ—â—ld_v a_o very_a great_a multitude_n of_o people_n gather_v together_o and_o throng_v and_o press_v exceed_o and_o the_o whole_a street_n be_v fill_v from_o one_o side_n to_o the_o other_o upward_o and_o downward_o so_o far_o as_o i_o can_v see_v with_o abundance_n gaze_v forth_o at_o every_o window_n and_o upon_o the_o balcony_n and_o housetop_n and_o the_o glass_n be_v â—…d_v down_o for_o people_n to_o look_v out_o into_o the_o street_n and_o a_o exceed_a number_n of_o people_n there_o be_v all_o the_o street_n so_o throng_v that_o i_o think_v it_o can_v not_o be_v possible_a that_o any_o more_o can_v throng_v in_o or_o pass_v by_o and_o there_o be_v guard_n of_o soldier_n both_o of_o horse_n and_o foot_n and_o they_o stay_v i_o and_o stop_v my_o horse_n and_o say_v i_o may_v not_o pass_v that_o way_n neither_o indeed_o can_v i_o well_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o throng_n of_o people_n and_o i_o stay_v a_o very_a little_a but_o present_o pass_v back_o another_o way_n in_o a_o kind_n of_o wonder_v at_o this_o great_a stir_n i_o find_v in_o my_o way_n and_o i_o behold_v all_o spirit_n of_o people_n be_v up_o in_o a_o wonderment_n and_o admiration_n and_o gaze_v they_o be_v and_o hurry_v as_o if_o some_o marvellous_a and_o great_a thing_n have_v happen_v to_o they_o or_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o they_o and_o i_o feel_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n woman_n and_o child_n be_v all_o on_o fire_n and_o they_o be_v in_o a_o admire_a frame_n and_o in_o a_o condition_n not_o usual_a and_o as_o i_o pass_v along_o i_o turn_v in_o my_o mind_n to_o see_v of_o the_o lord_n what_o this_o thing_n may_v be_v and_o what_o may_v be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o and_o why_o be_v this_o gather_n and_o run_v and_o throng_v of_o multitude_n in_o this_o manner_n and_o in_o this_o frame_n and_o present_o upon_o consideration_n i_o perceive_v that_o a_o dead_a image_n and_o invent_v picture_n will_v be_v carry_v that_o way_n and_o that_o all_o this_o press_v and_o stir_v and_o the_o gather_n of_o this_o great_a multitude_n be_v only_o to_o see_v and_o behold_v a_o dead_a image_n without_o life_n or_o breath_n and_o then_o my_o spirit_n be_v grieve_v and_o my_o soul_n be_v vex_v within_o i_o and_o it_o run_v through_o i_o vanity_n vanity_n folly_n and_o madness_n what_o be_v all_o this_o set_n of_o guard_n gather_v of_o people_n in_o such_o throng_a multitude_n and_o pull_v down_o the_o glass_n and_o gaze_v of_o man_n woman_n and_o child_n high_a and_o low_a rich_a and_o poor_a people_n of_o all_o sort_n that_o be_v come_v together_o be_v all_o this_o wonder_v of_o people_n and_o inflame_v of_o spirit_n in_o this_o admire_a mood_n be_v all_o this_o say_v i_o but_o to_o see_v a_o dead_a invent_a image_n of_o wood_n or_o wax_n array_v and_o deck_v with_o some_o foolish_a invention_n say_a my_o spirit_n oh_o abominable_a oh_o idolatry_n oh_o folly_n and_o vanity_n and_o my_o life_n be_v grieve_v what_o be_v all_o this_o preparation_n of_o people_n in_o this_o wonder_a frame_n but_o to_o behold_v a_o image_n carry_v and_o to_o see_v simple_a foolish_a people_n follow_v after_o it_o in_o their_o idolatrous_a robâ—â—_n and_o gesture_n such_o who_o have_v invent_v it_o and_o be_v at_o cost_n with_o it_o and_o then_o my_o spirit_n be_v burden_v and_o the_o very_a smell_n of_o idolatry_n and_o abomination_n enter_v upon_o i_o and_o the_o weight_n of_o all_o this_o iniquity_n come_v into_o i_o and_o vex_v the_o righteous_a and_o the_o very_a sense_n of_o this_o abomination_n seize_v upon_o my_o life_n and_o i_o feel_v the_o burden_n of_o their_o so_o great_a wickedness_n the_o make_v the_o image_n i_o feel_v a_o burden_n and_o all_o the_o foolish_a circumstance_n about_o it_o for_o many_o day_n and_o the_o people_n folly_n and_o madness_n that_o so_o gather_v and_o press_v to_o behold_v it_o and_o so_o wonder_v after_o it_o be_v a_o burden_n to_o i_o and_o they_o that_o carry_v it_o in_o their_o foolish_a gestâ—â—â—_n all_o this_o be_v iniquity_n and_o abomination_n say_v my_o spirit_n and_o i_o be_v load_v therewith_o and_o say_v certain_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n will_v meet_v with_o this_o work_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v avenge_v because_o of_o it_o and_o their_o soul_n shall_v once_o feel_v the_o burden_n of_o it_o with_o terror_n as_o i_o at_o this_o present_a and_o it_o come_v into_o i_o it_o may_v be_v some_o will_v be_v wound_v or_o press_v to_o death_n or_o some_o wickedness_n will_v come_v out_o of_o this_o wickedness_n that_o the_o anger_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v break_v forth_o and_o smite_v such_o as_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o this_o sinful_a abomination_n and_o my_o spirit_n have_v a_o deep_a sense_n of_o the_o greatness_n and_o sinfulness_n of_o this_o high_a and_o mighty_a idolatry_n and_o it_o wound_v i_o and_o make_v i_o sad_a but_o immediate_o from_o that_o temper_n on_o a_o very_a sudden_a my_o spirit_n be_v change_v and_o i_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o indignation_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n against_o this_o image_n and_o this_o stir_n about_o it_o his_o plague_n and_o fury_n and_o fire_n run_v through_o i_o to_o cry_v plague_n plague_n and_o vengeance_n against_o they_o because_o of_o this_o abomination_n and_o i_o find_v my_o spirit_n set_v on_o fire_n with_o the_o very_a power_n of_o god_n rise_v in_o i_o against_o this_o idolatry_n that_o if_o i_o have_v be_v move_v to_o it_o and_o it_o have_v be_v possible_a to_o have_v do_v it_o i_o can_v have_v ride_v through_o the_o guard_n and_o over_o the_o multitude_n to_o have_v sound_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o his_o woe_n among_o they_o and_o through_o they_o and_o i_o can_v then_o have_v engage_v the_o loss_n of_o my_o life_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v have_v be_v revenge_v upon_o this_o image_n and_o image-makers_n and_o image-follower_n and_o image-wonderer_n after_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v be_v free_v from_o its_o present_a burden_n through_o this_o grleâ—…_n wickedness_n say_v i_o what_o silly_a foolish_a blind_a ignorant_a people_n be_v these_o what_o a_o power_n have_v the_o devil_n over_o
bring_v people_n to_o your_o way_n and_o worship_n and_o religion_n upon_o these_o engagement_n and_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o almighty_a i_o lay_v it_o upon_o you_o to_o answer_v and_o for_o you_o to_o return_v your_o knowledge_n and_o opinion_n to_o the_o particular_n follow_v which_o i_o be_o move_v by_o the_o lord_n to_o query_n and_o demand_n of_o you_o that_o your_o doctrine_n practice_n and_o worship_n and_o whole_a religion_n in_o every_o part_n thereof_o may_v be_v view_v and_o examine_v and_o measure_v according_a to_o the_o saint_n and_o apostle_n write_n and_o may_v thereby_o be_v clear_v or_o otherwise_o reprove_v and_o condemn_v and_o if_o your_o profession_n and_o practice_n in_o religion_n be_v spring_v from_o the_o true_a ground_n and_o true_a spirit_n and_o your_o church_n be_v indeed_o the_o true_a church_n that_o can_v prove_v her_o pedigree_n true_o descend_v from_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n before_o the_o apostasy_n and_o clear_v herself_o from_o all_o degeneration_n in_o every_o degree_n and_o that_o she_o be_v perfect_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o worship_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o holy_a church_n and_o apostle_n of_o old_a then_o shall_v all_o that_o love_n god_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o hope_n for_o life_n eternal_a separate_v themselves_o from_o all_o sect_n and_o apostate_n separate_v from_o you_o and_o come_v in_o and_o return_v again_o to_o you_o as_o to_o a_o faithful_a mother_n and_o join_v with_o you_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o add_v themselves_o to_o your_o church_n only_o and_o renounce_v and_o deny_v all_o the_o contrary_a that_o be_v not_o of_o you_o and_o so_o shall_v your_o name_n and_o honour_n be_v increase_v through_o all_o the_o earth_n but_o and_o if_o after_o lawful_a trial_n and_o just_a examination_n and_o search_v out_o the_o matter_n it_o be_v prove_v against_o you_o that_o you_o be_v degenerate_v from_o what_o the_o true_a church_n and_o apostles_n be_v and_o be_v not_o build_v upon_o christ_n the_o true_a rock_n and_o foundation_n but_o divert_v from_o the_o power_n life_n and_o spirit_n and_o true_a religion_n which_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o and_o that_o your_o church_n be_v not_o the_o true_a church_n but_o a_o false_a sect_n and_o your_o original_a can_v be_v fetch_v from_o the_o apostle_n but_o be_v of_o a_o latter_a and_o more_o corrupt_a race_n then_o shall_v you_o deny_v all_o your_o religion_n and_o church_n and_o renounce_v your_o profession_n and_o practice_n and_o come_v to_o they_o and_o join_v with_o they_o that_o can_v prove_v their_o church_n to_o be_v the_o true_a church_n and_o can_v fetch_v their_o original_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o that_o be_v build_v upon_o christ_n the_o everlasting_a foundation_n whoever_o this_o shall_v be_v prove_v to_o be_v wherefore_o appear_v and_o come_v forth_o to_o trial_n upon_o this_o condition_n join_v issue_n with_o we_o and_o answer_v these_o thing_n in_o plainness_n and_o let_v we_o know_v your_o judgement_n that_o a_o return_v you_o may_v reâ—â—ive_v first_o whether_o you_o be_v indeed_o the_o only_a true_a church_n of_o christ_n his_o body_n of_o 〈◊〉_d fleâ—â—_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n call_v and_o gather_v and_o unite_v by_o the_o eterâ—…_n spirit_n of_o jesus_n perfect_a in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n perfect_a in_o doctrine_n and_o perfect_a be_v â—…ip_n as_o be_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o eternal_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o every_o particular_a member_n of_o your_o church_n and_o do_v lead_v each_o one_o of_o you_o into_o all_o truth_n insomuch_o that_o you_o need_v now_o no_o 〈…〉_z teach_v any_o one_o of_o you_o but_o as_o that_o same_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o answer_v 〈◊〉_d â—…inly_o yea_o oâ—_n nay_o 2._o â—…ther_n be_v you_o not_o in_o any_o particular_a of_o your_o faith_n doctrine_n praâ—…_n worship_n in_o any_o degree_n degenerate_v nor_o deviate_v from_o what_o the_o 〈◊〉_d â—…ne_n practice_n and_o worship_n be_v that_o the_o true_a church_n be_v in_o in_fw-ge 〈…〉_z the_o apostle_n and_o whether_o will_v you_o admit_v of_o trial_n in_o all_o thing_n you_o pâ—…_n and_o practice_n by_o the_o scripture_n the_o write_n of_o the_o saint_n yea_o or_o â—y_a 3._o wâ—…ther_o your_o church_n of_o rome_n do_v receive_v the_o pouring-down_a of_o the_o spirit_n upon_o son_n and_o daughter_n immediate_o and_o every_o member_n receive_v the_o holy_a â—…st_n and_o be_v â—â—lled_v therewith_o and_o baptize_v therewith_o as_o in_o the_o true_a câ—…_n act_v z._n anâ—_n whether_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o eveâ—…_n comforter_n immediate_o as_o do_v the_o true_a church_n iâ—_n the_o day_n of_o the_o apostâ—…_n answer_v i_o these_o thing_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o your_o heart_n that_o you_o may_v be_v own'â—…_n 〈◊〉_d deny_v 4._o wâ—…er_o the_o faith_n you_o profess_v have_v perfect_o purify_v your_o heart_n from_o all_o 〈◊〉_d and_o have_v give_v you_o victory_n over_o the_o world_n that_o now_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o you_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o do_v not_o commit_v sin_n but_o be_v every_o memâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d you_o without_o spot_n and_o wrinkle_n and_o cleanse_v from_o all_o unrighteousness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o not_o of_o sin_n and_o whether_o you_o believe_v 〈◊〉_d condition_n to_o be_v attainable_a in_o this_o life_n upon_o earth_n and_o to_o be_v enjoy_v and_o â—…d_v for_o yea_o or_o nay_o 5._o what_o be_v your_o ground_n of_o sprinkle_v infant_n with_o water_n and_o whether_o he_o thâ—â—â—…st_v institute_v it_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n and_o be_v lead_v thereby_o for_o we_o know_v it_o be_v first_o ordain_v at_o rome_n in_o your_o church_n and_o all_o the_o protestant_n receive_v it_o from_o you_o who_o be_v not_o able_a to_o give_v we_o a_o sufficient_a reason_n thereof_o but_o we_o be_v not_o satisfy_v therein_o therefore_o tell_v we_o whether_o be_v people_n thereby_o make_v meâ—…rs_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o baptize_v into_o his_o true_a church_n and_o be_v it_o a_o perfect_a seal_n and_o sign_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o regeneration_n as_o be_v profess_v and_o do_v that_o give_v all_o child_n that_o be_v sprinkle_v a_o right_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v member_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o satisfy_v we_o plain_o be_v the_o sprinkle_n of_o a_o infant_n never_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n but_o while_o unconverted_a and_o â—â—thanged_v in_o nature_n the_o true_a baptism_n into_o the_o true_a faith_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o be_v profess_v answer_v i_o plain_o yea_o or_o nay_o 6._o whether_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o drink_v indeed_o be_v carnal_a and_o visible_a thing_n to_o be_v see_v feel_v and_o know_v visible_o and_o carnal_o and_o whether_o bread_n and_o wine_n that_o be_v mortal_a and_o will_v corrupt_v be_v the_o very_a body_n and_o the_o very_a blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o whether_o christ_n have_v any_o other_o body_n and_o blood_n to_o be_v know_v in_o any_o other_o way_n or_o manner_n then_o what_o be_v profess_v to_o be_v visible_o and_o carnal_o know_v by_o you_o and_o be_v that_o bread_n after_o consecration_n the_o very_a express_a image_n of_o the_o father_n and_o be_v with_o the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v else_o it_o be_v not_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n answer_v i_o plain_o 7._o again_o we_o be_v not_o satisfy_v concern_v your_o burn_a and_o torture_v and_o imprison_v in_o cruel_a inquisition_n and_o goal_n such_o as_o dissent_v from_o you_o and_o can_v believe_v in_o your_o church_n which_o you_o call_v heretic_n whether_o be_v not_o this_o do_v by_o your_o church_n or_o any_o member_n thereof_o and_o do_v you_o justify_v the_o do_n of_o it_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o your_o church_n and_o we_o demand_v of_o you_o to_o give_v we_o example_n for_o such_o practice_n in_o scripture_n ever_o practise_v by_o the_o apostle_n or_o true_a church_n or_o any_o member_n thereof_o to_o burn_v or_o kill_v or_o imprison_v such_o as_o will_v not_o own_v they_o or_o be_v heretic_n otherwise_o we_o must_v coâ—…_n it_o and_o judge_v you_o eternal_o for_o it_o and_o whether_o such_o practice_n do_v aâ—_n 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o her_o dominion_n be_v not_o murder_n and_o cruelty_n and_o tyranny_n 〈◊〉_d shed_v of_o innocent_a blood_n and_o of_o the_o devil_n the_o wicked_a one_o 〈◊〉_d i_o plain_o and_o satisfy_v we_o herein_o that_o we_o may_v know_v how_o to_o deal_v with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d controversy_n 8._o again_o we_o be_v not_o satisfy_v concern_v the_o abundance_n of_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o saint_n set_v up_o and_o bow_v to_o among_o you_o and_o your_o pray_a 〈◊〉_d they_o and_o to_o the_o saint_n and_o by_o bead_n and_o in_o set-form_n such_o thâ—…_n
joy_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n and_o in_o your_o exercise_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a the_o spirit_n that_o be_v of_o this_o world_n do_v lead_v you_o and_o guide_v you_o the_o spirit_n of_o unrighteousness_n that_o lead_v contrary_a to_o he_o and_o can_v you_o be_v otherways_o deceive_v or_o more_o deceive_v for_o you_o be_v without_o god_n already_o and_o want_v his_o peace_n and_o the_o inheritance_n of_o life_n eternal_a that_o be_v in_o he_o you_o want_v the_o possession_n thereof_o and_o you_o be_v follow_v dead_a idol_n and_o vanity_n which_o steal_v away_o your_o mind_n whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o you_o be_v deceive_v for_o all_o people_n upon_o earth_n that_o be_v not_o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n into_o all_o truth_n that_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n they_o be_v all_o deceive_v and_o can_v be_v more_o deceive_v than_o they_o be_v and_o so_o be_v the_o cry_n in_o general_n among_o people_n if_o any_o one_o forsake_v and_o deny_v their_o way_n of_o worship_n and_o religion_n and_o profession_n be_v it_o of_o what_o manner_n or_o nature_n soever_o present_o there_o be_v a_o cry_n chief_o by_o the_o priest_n take_v heed_n you_o be_v not_o deceive_v and_o you_o be_v in_o heresy_n and_o error_n and_o such_o like_a thus_o have_v the_o papist_n cry_v against_o they_o that_o have_v dissent_v from_o they_o and_o the_o prelate_n cry_v the_o same_o and_o now_o yoâ—_n cry_v the_o same_o to_o they_o that_o dissent_v from_o you_o but_o your_o zeal_n be_v not_o so_o much_o against_o heresy_n and_o error_n simple_o so_o as_o it_o be_v to_o have_v your_o own_o sect_n and_o worship_n uphold_v and_o against_o they_o that_o do_v dissent_n from_o you_o and_o it_o have_v be_v antichrist_n way_n since_o the_o apostasy_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o cry_v heresy_n and_o error_n and_o you_o be_v deceive_v to_o all_o that_o do_v decline_v and_o dissent_v from_o he_o for_o you_o may_v read_v in_o the_o scripture_n power_n be_v give_v to_o the_o beast_n to_o compel_v all_o to_o worship_v he_o and_o all_o that_o will_v not_o he_o make_v war_n against_o and_o have_v power_n to_o kill_v they_o and_o 〈…〉_z have_v the_o papists_n do_v 〈…〉_z against_o 〈…〉_z that_o deny_v their_o church_n 〈…〉_z the_o prâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d your_o cry_v 〈◊〉_d heresy_n and_o error_n 〈…〉_z deceive_v who_o do_v 〈…〉_z church_n and_o your_o ministry_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v you_o learned_a â—f_n your_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d church_n 〈…〉_z â—…se_o all_o sort_n of_o people_n â—…_n that_o 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d and_o that_o 〈◊〉_d arâ—_n be_v 〈…〉_z and_o see_v how_o yourselves_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n of_o unrighteousness_n â—…ness_n and_o ignorance_n and_o a_o cloud_n of_o error_n be_v over_o you_o and_o 〈◊〉_d â—…_n and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v â—…ring_v now_o in_o majesty_n and_o renoâ—…_n to_o 〈…〉_z name_v over_o all_o the_o earth_n and_o antichrist_n way_n you_o have_v be_v in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v all_o to_o how_o under_o his_o power_n unto_o his_o worship_n but_o noâ—…_n eye_n of_o 〈…〉_z be_v open_v and_o life_n and_o rigâ—…ness_n and_o truth_n itself_o 〈…〉_z â—…ung_n 〈…〉_z â—…he_fw-it cloud_n of_o dâ—…ness_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o unknown_a god_n and_o he_o you_o ignorant_o worship_v afâ—…_n of_o man_n 〈◊〉_d not_o afâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d comâ—…s_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_z of_o the_o forefather_n be_v seat_v in_o you_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d witness_n and_o â—…_n and_o quench_v the_o spirit_n your_o old_a 〈◊〉_d traditiâ—…_n and_o 〈…〉_z your_o exercise_n therein_o 〈◊〉_d thaâ—_n part_n which_o iâ—_n carnal_a and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_z other_o and_o your_o worship_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 〈…〉_z spirit_n of_o god_n in_o other_o to_o 〈◊〉_d â—ny_n true_o to_o the_o live_n 〈…〉_z 〈…〉_z will_v destroy_v your_o worship_n and_o confound_v it_o and_o no_o more_o be_v tâ—…_n 〈…〉_z â—…shipped_v iâ—_n stâ—â—ple-houses_n they_o be_v leave_v desolate_a of_o god_n preâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d more_o in_o day_n and_o tiâ—es_n and_o thing_n but_o they_o that_o worshâ—…_n 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o spirit_n change_v by_o it_o and_o lead_v by_o it_o into_o the_o truth_n so_o 〈…〉_z do_v open_v your_o eye_n you_o will_v see_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n to_o be_v 〈…〉_z thing_n than_o you_o suppose_v it_o you_o can_v be_v educate_v natural_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n nor_o learn_v it_o by_o tradition_n for_o it_o stand_v only_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o the_o spirit_n unto_o all_o they_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v bear_v of_o that_o be_v the_o true_a worshipper_n of_o god_n in_o which_o the_o father_n be_v well_o please_v and_o as_o for_o your_o worship_n in_o steeple-house_n god_n have_v no_o delight_n in_o he_o â—…th_v it_o not_o but_o it_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o he_o it_o be_v not_o please_v to_o he_o beâ—…e_v you_o be_v out_o of_o his_o spirit_n and_o worship_n after_o your_o own_o tradition_n 〈…〉_z after_o his_o spirit_n and_o this_o worship_n have_v stand_v all_o this_o long_a time_n of_o anâ—…_n while_o the_o whore_n and_o the_o beast_n have_v rule_v over_o nation_n and_o so_o one_o tradition_n after_o another_o have_v be_v bring_v in_o and_o one_o false_a worship_n have_v rise_v out_o of_o another_o and_o what_o people_n have_v have_v it_o have_v be_v by_o tradition_n and_o not_o from_o the_o immediate_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o so_o the_o true_a god_n have_v not_o be_v woâ—…d_v in_o his_o spirit_n and_o now_o all_o the_o world_n have_v be_v plead_v for_o theâ—â—_n tradition_n and_o they_o be_v in_o respect_n above_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n among_o you_o that_o worship_n in_o steeple-house_n you_o be_v even_o mad_a against_o they_o that_o 〈…〉_z â—…inst_a the_o steeple-house_n and_o plead_v the_o antiquity_n of_o your_o worship_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d your_o tradition_n and_o ordinance_n now_o they_o be_v ancient_a even_o as_o anciâ—…â—s_a since_o the_o false_a prophet_n and_o antichrist_n come_v in_o and_o do_v put_v on_o the_o shâ—…_n clothe_v but_o inward_o raven_a wolf_n these_o kill_v the_o life_n and_o slay_v the_o prophet_n and_o they_o set_v up_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o and_o your_o traditioâ—…_n and_o worship_n be_v as_o ancient_a as_o since_o power_n be_v give_v to_o the_o beast_n over_o kindred_n and_o people_n and_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v bring_v down_o your_o worship_n the_o original_a of_o which_o come_v up_o when_o antichrist_n go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n as_o you_o may_v read_v in_o john_n epistle_n and_o so_o you_o may_v plead_v antiquity_n yet_o not_o as_o ancient_a as_o the_o true_a church_n be_v for_o when_o the_o truâ—_n church_n be_v apostatise_v then_o come_v up_o your_o worship_n and_o your_o many_o tradition_n and_o this_o have_v be_v while_o the_o woman_n have_v be_v flee_v into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o the_o manchild_n catch_v up_o to_o god_n which_o when_o the_o woman_n return_v again_o your_o worship_n &_o ordinance_n will_v be_v overthrow_v and_o the_o true_a worship_n again_o establish_v and_o liberty_n but_o first_o you_o must_v know_v the_o spirit_n to_o teach_v you_o before_o you_o can_v worship_v in_o it_o and_o the_o spirit_n must_v purify_v your_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o 〈◊〉_d before_o you_o can_v offer_v to_o god_n a_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n for_o your_o sacrifice_n be_v not_o acceptable_a but_o they_o be_v stain_v and_o pollute_v in_o the_o fight_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o 〈◊〉_d have_v behold_v what_o you_o be_v a_o do_v and_o you_o be_v in_o that_o which_o his_o soul_n have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o your_o â—…ation_n the_o witness_n in_o your_o conscience_n shall_v answer_v it_o so_o you_o be_v to_o know_v god_n by_o his_o spirit_n before_o you_o can_v worship_v he_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n must_v be_v 〈◊〉_d in_o your_o hâ—â—rtâ—_n as_o a_o 〈◊〉_d as_o a_o hamâ—…_n and_o 〈◊〉_d muâ—â—_n be_v crâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aâ—d_v have_v 〈…〉_z spirit_n â—…ore_o you_o can_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o all_o you_o false_a worshipper_n you_o be_v call_v that_o you_o may_v return_v and_o may_v come_v into_o the_o true_a worship_n which_o be_v in_o tâ—â—_n commandment_n of_o god_n and_o not_o the_o tradition_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o that_o law_n write_v in_o the_o hearâ—_n be_v god_n knownâ—_n who_o work_v man_n salvation_n 〈◊〉_d which_o lead_v in_o the_o true_a and_o perfect_a worship_n of_o the_o true_a and_o living_n god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lord_n 〈…〉_z all_o in_o aâ—…_n thâ—…efâ—…_n retuâ—…_n why_o wiâ—…_n yoâ—…ye_v aâ—â—_n perish_v 〈◊〉_d your_o 〈…〉_z a_o 〈…〉_z â—…n_v be_v taâ—â—n_v uâ—â—…_n oâ—…_n why_o 〈◊〉_d you_o â—â—rish_v â—…ough_o 〈…〉_z yoâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d sâ—…_n tiâ—…_n câ—…_n into_o the_o spâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o truth_n that_o you_o may_v â—…ship_n
christ_n and_o his_o sake_n we_o bear_v all_o thing_n have_v prophecy_n and_o example_n before_o we_o of_o the_o same_o thing_n that_o come_v to_o pass_v between_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o people_n and_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o one_o that_o subscribe_v himself_o george_n willington_n of_o bristol_n city_n have_v public_o appear_v in_o print_n even_o in_o the_o work_n aforesaid_a with_o his_o accusation_n and_o reproach_n against_o the_o people_n of_o god_n who_o he_o in_o scorn_n call_v quaker_n in_o his_o book_n call_v the_o thrice_o welcome_o of_o king_n charles_n the_o second_o etc._n etc._n because_o of_o which_o his_o accusation_n be_v the_o very_a present_a occasion_n of_o this_o my_o present_a work_n and_o that_o his_o accusation_n may_v be_v turn_v backward_o and_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n even_o of_o king_n charles_n may_v be_v better_o inform_v for_o he_o have_v accuse_v we_o to_o the_o king_n and_o be_v we_o be_v somewhat_o concern_v in_o this_o matter_n be_v thus_o reproach_v and_o that_o to_o the_o king_n who_o have_v yet_o little_a knowledge_n of_o we_o and_o our_o principle_n therefore_o it_o be_v upon_o i_o to_o give_v reasonable_a answer_n to_o that_o part_n of_o his_o book_n wherein_o we_o be_v concern_v and_o accuse_v lest_o that_o the_o king_n to_o his_o own_o hurt_n shall_v receive_v such_o accusation_n for_o truth_n when_o as_o they_o be_v otherwise_o and_o so_o be_v induce_v to_o proceed_v upon_o report_n if_o the_o charge_n shall_v not_o be_v answer_v and_o first_o i_o shall_v affirm_v and_o prove_v it_o in_o its_o season_n that_o this_o same_o man_n who_o accusation_n i_o be_o now_o go_v to_o answer_v have_v proceed_v in_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o all_o the_o false_a accuser_n beforementioned_a and_o he_o have_v lift_v up_o his_o voice_n in_o contempt_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n and_o have_v render_v a_o evil_a report_n of_o the_o lord_n elect_n and_o though_o we_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n he_o and_o such_o as_o he_o yet_o will_v the_o lord_n plead_v with_o and_o give_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o we_o only_o may_v reprove_v they_o and_o leave_v vengeance_n to_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n unto_o who_o it_o belong_v now_o though_o we_o be_v and_o have_v be_v thus_o proceed_v against_o ever_o since_o we_o be_v a_o people_n even_o false_o reproach_v and_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n speak_v against_o we_o foâ—_n the_o name_n of_o christ_n by_o they_o who_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o fury_n and_o rage_n against_o we_o yet_o we_o be_v know_v in_o our_o integrity_n unto_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v place_v his_o nâ—me_n with_o we_o and_o we_o know_v one_o another_o in_o faithfulness_n and_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o i_o hope_v we_o have_v a_o witness_n in_o many_o conscience_n even_o of_o our_o enemy_n and_o also_o of_o many_o in_o bristol_n that_o as_o to_o our_o doctrine_n practice_n and_o conversation_n they_o be_v according_a to_o the_o truth_n and_o answerable_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o justifiable_a even_o of_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n in_o all_o sober-minded_n people_n even_o of_o they_o that_o have_v not_o yet_o join_v themselves_o to_o we_o and_o we_o be_v know_v to_o that_o in_o many_o even_o to_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n in_o their_o conscience_n to_o which_o in_o all_o we_o daily_o commend_v ourselves_o in_o doctrine_n practice_n and_o conversation_n that_o thereby_o only_o we_o may_v be_v know_v and_o approve_v and_o we_o praise_v not_o ourselves_o neither_o do_v we_o boast_v of_o what_o we_o be_v save_v in_o the_o lord_n yet_o from_o time_n to_o time_n we_o do_v and_o can_v make_v our_o appeal_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n to_o the_o just_a principle_n of_o he_o in_o all_o man_n and_o even_o to_o the_o king_n before_o who_o we_o now_o stand_v accuse_v by_o this_o our_o enemy_n do_v i_o make_v this_o desire_n though_o yet_o we_o be_v in_o a_o great_a measure_n stranger_n to_o he_o in_o doctrine_n practice_n and_o conversation_n that_o he_o may_v in_o all_o case_n of_o this_o and_o other_o matter_n show_v moderation_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o may_v first_o try_v all_o thing_n and_o then_o he_o may_v judge_v the_o more_o just_o for_o we_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o be_v try_v before_o he_o and_o all_o the_o world_n in_o any_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n or_o in_o any_o part_n of_o our_o religion_n and_o we_o shall_v judge_v it_o great_o honourable_a in_o the_o king_n to_o hear_v our_o answer_n as_o well_o as_o our_o enemy_n accusation_n and_o to_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o we_o can_v appeal_v for_o determination_n in_o any_o matter_n that_o be_v or_o may_v hereafter_o come_v in_o controversy_n before_o he_o concern_v we_o and_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o the_o proceed_n of_o george_n willington_n in_o this_o case_n of_o his_o accuse_v we_o to_o the_o king_n be_v not_o in_o love_n to_o we_o nor_o to_o the_o king_n and_o his_o government_n but_o altogether_o contrary_a as_o upon_o divers_a find_v reason_n i_o may_v â—emonstrate_v and_o may_v in_o its_o season_n and_o his_o present_a work_n against_o we_o be_v from_o old_a inbred_a enmity_n and_o malice_n against_o we_o who_o will_v have_v we_o destroy_v if_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n for_o he_o have_v former_o manifest_v himself_o in_o write_v reproach_n and_o slander_n against_o we_o which_o be_v sufficient_o answer_v and_o hereproved_a and_o refute_v to_o his_o great_a shame_n among_o all_o sober_a people_n to_o which_o he_o never_o yet_o reply_v as_o be_v too_o ignorant_a and_o too_o weak_a ever_o to_o clear_v himself_o from_o what_o be_v charge_v against_o he_o in_o the_o answer_n give_v to_o his_o former_a book_n but_o now_o as_o i_o have_v say_v out_o of_o and_o from_o that_o bitter_a old_a long-seated_n enmity_n and_o devour_a malice_n he_o have_v again_o appear_v in_o print_n against_o we_o suppose_v himself_o to_o have_v so_o excellent_a opportunity_n more_o than_o ever_o before_o to_o have_v his_o devour_a mind_n satisfy_v of_o we_o and_o therefore_o have_v he_o in_o haste_n present_v the_o king_n with_o a_o welcome_o partly_o of_o reproach_n and_o accusation_n against_o the_o people_n of_o god_n but_o his_o heart_n have_v deceive_v he_o in_o this_o case_n for_o we_o shall_v live_v and_o not_o die_v god_n will_v preserve_v we_o and_o no_o man_n shall_v destroy_v we_o now_o it_o have_v be_v a_o welcome_n of_o love_n far_o more_o to_o the_o king_n to_o have_v seek_v his_o mercy_n and_o meekness_n towards_o all_o at_o his_o first_o entrance_n into_o the_o government_n and_o the_o rather_o to_o have_v stir_v he_o up_o thereunto_o then_o to_o seek_v to_o provoke_v he_o to_o rigour_n and_o wrath_n against_o any_o to_o destroy_v they_o as_o this_o welcome_n of_o willinton_n tend_v unto_o which_o be_v not_o true_a love_n to_o the_o king_n but_o rather_o a_o prepare_v a_o net_n for_o to_o entangle_v he_o and_o to_o lay_v stumble_v block_n of_o iniquity_n before_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o king_n that_o he_o may_v be_v destroy_v and_o fall_v and_o never_o rise_v and_o let_v the_o king_n consider_v this_o for_o if_o he_o be_v provoke_v by_o any_o mean_n to_o destroy_v or_o seek_v to_o overthrow_v the_o innocent_a people_n of_o god_n that_o same_o shall_v be_v a_o net_n to_o entangle_v he_o to_o destruction_n and_o a_o stumble_a block_n to_o fall_v upon_o and_o be_v everlasting_o break_v so_o that_o hereby_o the_o welcome_n of_o geo._n willington_n do_v appear_v to_o be_v not_o of_o love_n but_o of_o ignorant_a hatred_n to_o the_o king_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v such_o especial_o that_o part_n of_o it_o now_o under_o hand_n that_o it_o deserve_v reproof_n more_o than_o acceptation_n even_o from_o the_o king_n if_o he_o right_o consider_v the_o ground_n and_o end_n of_o the_o author_n in_o his_o accusation_n against_o we_o notwithstanding_o his_o seem_v fawn_a and_o flattery_n by_o which_o he_o appear_v to_o be_v some_o pickthank_a or_o some_o news-teller_n or_o rather_o tale-carrier_n for_o some_o hope_n of_o promotion_n or_o reward_n but_o i_o wish_v better_o to_o the_o king_n then_o that_o he_o receive_v or_o accept_v of_o the_o false_a information_n of_o this_o author_n our_o accuser_n or_o of_o any_o such_o like_a lest_o that_o he_o ensnare_v himself_o and_o be_v take_v and_o stumble_v and_o fall_v in_o receive_v misinformation_n instead_o of_o truth_n and_o thereupon_o proceed_v in_o judgement_n or_o censure_v unjust_o which_o be_v a_o way_n to_o destroy_v himself_o let_v he_o take_v heed_n to_o himself_o i_o desire_v better_o for_o he_o and_o that_o he_o may_v shut_v his_o ear_n against_o evil_a information_n and_o may_v never_o have_v his_o heart_n open_v to_o the_o shed_v of_o blood_n
the_o world_n may_v condemn_v he_o and_o every_o sober_a subject_n will_v cry_v in_o their_o conscience_n against_o he_o for_o unjust_a judgement_n and_o cruel_a proceed_n if_o he_o upâ—â—_n report_n of_o other_o through_o prejudice_n shall_v act_v against_o any_o people_n and_o the_o heathen_a king_n agrippa_n will_v rise_v up_o in_o judgement_n against_o he_o who_o will_v not_o condemn_v paul_n from_o the_o accusation_n of_o other_o without_o first_o hear_v the_o accuse_v himself_o and_o a_o christian_a king_n ought_v to_o show_v as_o much_o mercy_n justice_n and_o reason_n in_o what_o he_o do_v as_o the_o heathen_a king_n have_v do_v in_o the_o like_a case_n and_o let_v the_o king_n consider_v this_o 3._o let_v he_o also_o consider_v what_o enmity_n and_o malice_n and_o rage_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o these_o man_n these_o priest_n i_o mean_v of_o who_o fraternity_n and_o alliance_n this_o our_o accuser_n be_v one_o and_o how_o they_o seek_v after_o innocent_a blood_n who_o be_v thus_o ready_a and_o â—â—â—â—ard_o at_o his_o first_o entrance_n into_o the_o land_n to_o present_v the_o king_n with_o accusation_n of_o falsehood_n and_o reproach_n against_o a_o innocent_a people_n to_o move_v his_o heart_n if_o possible_a to_o destroy_v and_o devour_v the_o harmless_a the_o spirit_n and_o nature_n of_o these_o man_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v who_o work_n be_v often_o tend_v to_o shed_v blood_n but_o if_o he_o shall_v be_v guide_v and_o counsel_v by_o such_o they_o will_v lead_v he_o into_o the_o ditch_n for_o they_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o envy_n and_o mischief_n and_o mischief_n rest_v with_o they_o even_o against_o all_o who_o will_v not_o bow_v under_o their_o authority_n and_o submit_v unto_o their_o false_a â—_z and_o let_v the_o king_n beware_v of_o that_o generation_n of_o man_n lest_o they_o be_v a_o snare_n â—pon_v he_o and_o wound_v he_o and_o i_o shall_v now_o proceed_v to_o some_o other_o thing_n in_o his_o book_n to_o that_o where_o he_o â—aith_o he_o do_v upon_o his_o bend_a knee_n most_o bumble_o beseech_v the_o king_n and_o the_o honourable_a parliament_n that_o they_o will_v first_o cut_v off_o false_a prophet_n heretic_n and_o perverse_a and_o incorrigible_a seducer_n and_o â—â—â—â—phemers_n for_o these_o be_v the_o pâ—st_n say_v he_o of_o both_o church_n and_o state_n 〈◊〉_d answ._n i_o answer_v to_o this_o many_o thing_n be_v considerable_a to_o the_o king_n and_o parliament_n and_o whole_a kingdom_n 1._o it_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v who_o these_o false_a prophet_n heretic_n seducer_n and_o â—â—â—â—phemers_n be_v which_o the_o petitioner_n will_v have_v cut_v off_o and_o destroy_v â—â—â—m_v his_o meaning_n be_v of_o be_v doubtful_a for_o that_o there_o be_v false_a prophet_n heâ—…_n seducer_n and_o blasphemer_n in_o these_o nation_n and_o that_o very_o many_o â—â—is_n be_v not_o doubtful_a but_o certain_o believe_v and_o know_v but_o what_o sort_n of_o man_n 〈◊〉_d perfect_o who_o these_o be_v distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o this_o require_v 〈◊〉_d debate_n and_o large_a trial_n especial_o see_v that_o each_o sect_n and_o sort_n of_o â—â—ople_n cry_v against_o other_o as_o if_o they_o be_v such_o and_o such_o and_o this_o be_v usual_a with_o â—â—â—â—sts_n protestant_n and_o other_o to_o cry_v for_o their_o own_o liberty_n and_o toleration_n a_o such_o who_o be_v in_o the_o right_a way_n and_o each_o one_o sort_n almost_o desire_v and_o petitiâ—â—â—â—â—_n the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n against_o other_o that_o be_v not_o of_o their_o way_n to_o deâ—…_n and_o cut_v off_o such_o as_o differ_v from_o they_o as_o heretic_n and_o deceiver_n but_o such_o â—â—â—â—it_n that_o seek_v to_o destroy_v menslive_v on_o that_o account_n be_v of_o antichrist_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n 2._o and_o if_o false_a prophet_n heretic_n seducer_n and_o blasphemer_n be_v cerâ—…_n know_v and_o distinguish_v from_o other_o that_o be_v not_o so_o yet_o the_o king_n 〈◊〉_d â—â—â—liament_n ought_v not_o to_o destroy_v such_o and_o to_o cut_v they_o off_o from_o the_o earth_n 〈◊〉_d â—…lling_a of_o they_o or_o execute_v outward_a punishment_n and_o affliction_n upon_o 〈◊〉_d for_o god_n have_v not_o commit_v such_o power_n and_o authority_n to_o they_o neiâ—â—er_o to_o be_v judge_n infallible_o who_o be_v false_a prophet_n heretic_n and_o blaspheâ—â—â—â—_n â—or_a yet_o to_o execute_v death_n and_o outward_a suffering_n upon_o such_o as_o be_v for_o these_o be_v spiritual_a matter_n and_o cause_n to_o try_v and_o judge_v who_o deceiver_n be_v and_o to_o proceed_v towards_o heretic_n and_o blasphemer_n and_o these_o case_n belong_v to_o the_o jurisdiction_n of_o christ_n spiritual_a kingdom_n and_o not_o to_o any_o earthly_a â—_z and_o ruler_n at_o this_o day_n 4._o and_o if_o king_n and_o parliament_n be_v able_a to_o judge_v of_o false_a prophet_n and_o â—lasphemers_n and_o who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v such_o from_o other_o that_o be_v not_o yet_o how_o contrary_a to_o the_o way_n of_o god_n will_v it_o be_v even_o to_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n to_o destroy_v and_o cut_v off_o by_o death_n the_o life_n of_o such_o false_a prophet_n and_o blasphemer_n for_o if_o man_n be_v in_o a_o evil_a way_n even_o in_o the_o way_n of_o heresy_n and_o error_n and_o blasphemy_n and_o be_v deceive_v and_o deceiver_n of_o other_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o a_o time_n to_o destroy_v and_o kill_v such_o like_z as_o if_o such_o shall_v be_v send_v straight_o to_o hell_n be_v cut_v off_o in_o their_o wickedness_n and_o in_o their_o error_n this_o be_v not_o god_n way_n i_o say_v for_o he_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o sinner_n not_o to_o cut_v man_n off_o in_o their_o error_n and_o evil_a way_n but_o it_o be_v rather_o the_o time_n to_o instruct_v and_o exhort_v such_o and_o to_o correct_v and_o reprove_v they_o by_o sound_a doctrine_n and_o to_o win_v they_o to_o the_o truth_n and_o out_o of_o their_o error_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o this_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n give_v example_n for_o for_o there_o be_v many_o in_o their_o day_n that_o be_v false_a prophet_n and_o heretic_n seducer_n and_o blasphemer_n and_o that_o be_v perverse_a and_o incorrigible_a that_o do_v blaspheme_n against_o christ_n and_o call_v he_o devil_n and_o that_o do_v oppose_v the_o gospel_n and_o scorn_v the_o apostle_n and_o such_o be_v blasphemer_n and_o heretic_n but_o do_v christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n at_o all_o desire_n that_o such_o may_v be_v kill_v and_o cut_v off_o by_o death_n nay_o they_o forgive_v their_o enemy_n and_o do_v instruct_v they_o by_o sound_a doctrine_n and_o seek_v to_o win_v their_o persecutor_n and_o not_o to_o have_v they_o kill_v as_o this_o petitioner_n will_v who_o spirit_n be_v manifest_a to_o be_v of_o antichrist_n and_o the_o dragon_n and_o not_o of_o the_o lamb_n and_o if_o the_o request_n be_v grant_v and_o the_o life_n of_o such_o as_o this_o petitioner_n call_v false_a prophet_n cut_v off_o than_o the_o king_n and_o parliament_n will_v rather_o provoke_v the_o lord_n against_o themselves_o to_o destroy_v they_o then_o to_o give_v unto_o themselves_o blessing_n and_o peace_n 5._o but_o they_o be_v ignorant_a who_o the_o deceiver_n and_o blasphemer_n be_v and_o not_o be_v equal_a and_o just_a judge_n in_o that_o case_n but_o also_o divide_v among_o themselves_o about_o it_o and_o it_o be_v not_o commit_v of_o god_n to_o they_o to_o destroy_v by_o death_n of_o body_n such_o as_o may_v err_v in_o their_o mind_n by_o kill_v such_o who_o they_o may_v suppose_v false_a prophet_n and_o they_o want_v infallible_a judgement_n to_o know_v who_o be_v false_a prophet_n how_o soon_o may_v they_o destroy_v and_o cut_v off_o the_o life_n of_o true_a prophet_n and_o christ_n minister_n and_o man_n that_o fear_v god_n instead_o of_o false_a prophet_n and_o blasphemer_n even_o for_o want_v of_o true_a judgement_n and_o discern_a and_o because_o of_o their_o own_o division_n in_o judgement_n in_o that_o case_n for_o iâ—s_v possible_a that_o some_o of_o the_o parliament_n may_v judge_v such_o to_o be_v deceiver_n who_o other_o of_o they_o may_v judge_v to_o be_v true_a minister_n and_o who_o judgement_n then_o shall_v stand_v and_o also_o thus_o it_o have_v often_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o world_n the_o true_a prophet_n and_o christ_n himself_o and_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o minister_n of_o christ_n be_v account_v deceiver_n heretic_n and_o blasphemer_n and_o such_o like_a by_o thâ—_n king_n and_o ruler_n of_o the_o world_n in_o former_a generation_n and_o thâ—_n true_a prophet_n christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n be_v persecute_v as_o such_o and_o destroy_v as_o such_o some_o of_o they_o even_o by_o the_o king_n and_o ruler_n of_o this_o world_n till_o they_o 〈◊〉_d provoke_v god_n against_o they_o to_o destroy_v they_o and_o some_o of_o they_o he_o do_v bring_v wrath_n upon_o
and_o bad_a experience_n of_o and_o so_o that_o you_o may_v speak_v what_o you_o have_v hear_v and_o see_v and_o handle_v and_o taste_v of_o the_o word_n of_o life_n all_o that_o will_v be_v save_v must_v come_v to_o this_o and_o witness_v it_o ix_o again_o whosoever_o will_v be_v save_v must_v believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o receive_v he_o and_o they_o must_v take_v up_o his_o daily_a cross_n and_o follow_v he_o and_o must_v know_v he_o to_o mortify_v and_o crucify_v they_o to_o the_o world_n and_o he_o must_v work_v the_o same_o thing_n in_o you_o by_o his_o spirit_n spiritual_o as_o he_o wrought_v without_o you_o in_o his_o person_n or_o else_o you_o have_v no_o part_n in_o he_o nor_o salvation_n by_o he_o for_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o unto_o eternal_a life_n only_o to_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o a_o christ_n and_o that_o he_o do_v and_o speak_v such_o and_o such_o thing_n at_o a_o distance_n without_o you_o for_o many_o may_v make_v a_o belief_n and_o a_o profession_n of_o this_o and_o yet_o perish_v but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o who_o you_o read_v without_o you_o must_v you_o receive_v and_o witness_v within_o you_o and_o you_o must_v know_v he_o as_o he_o be_v before_o abraham_n be_v and_o before_o the_o world_n be_v and_o he_o himself_o by_o his_o spirit_n in_o you_o must_v give_v you_o the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o what_o he_o be_v before_o the_o beginning_n what_o he_o be_v now_o and_o what_o he_o shall_v for_o ever_o be_v x._o again_o every_o one_o that_o will_v be_v save_v must_v come_v up_o out_o of_o the_o apostasy_n into_o which_o all_o christendom_n have_v be_v fall_v and_o must_v come_v into_o the_o same_o spirit_n life_n and_o power_n as_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o from_o which_o life_n spirit_n and_o power_n all_o christendom_n have_v be_v apostate_n and_o they_o have_v hold_v the_o word_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n without_o the_o same_o life_n and_o power_n and_o make_v sect_n church_n and_o minister_n but_o out_o of_o the_o same_o life_n and_o spirit_n as_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n be_v in_o and_o all_o that_o will_v be_v save_v must_v be_v restore_v and_o receive_v into_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o life_n in_o their_o church_n ministry_n and_o ordinance_n as_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n jesus_n be_v in_o and_o this_o be_v restoration_n when_o people_n come_v again_o into_o the_o same_o life_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o the_o apostate_n christian_n have_v all_o want_v and_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o ministry_n church_n religion_n and_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n and_o unto_o this_o be_v the_o lord_n god_n restore_v people_n his_o day_n be_v dawn_v and_o his_o everlasting_a light_n be_v rise_v and_o his_o name_n will_v be_v know_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o none_o can_v be_v save_v with_o the_o salvation_n of_o god_n but_o who_o believe_v receive_v and_o understand_v these_o thing_n a_o general_n objection_n answer_v â—…ject_n 1._o and_o whereas_o there_o be_v a_o great_a cry_n by_o some_o people_n of_o late_a that_o there_o must_v be_v no_o private_a meeting_n but_o all_o people_n must_v come_v to_o church_n as_o they_o say_v use_v that_o there_o must_v be_v no_o more_o conventicle_n etc._n etc._n answ._n as_o for_o conventicle_n i_o understand_v you_o mean_a meeting_n out_o of_o public_a steeple-house_n and_o that_o there_o must_v be_v no_o private_a meeting_n for_o preach_v and_o pray_v but_o all_o people_n must_v be_v force_v to_o come_v to_o public_a place_n of_o worship_n now_o i_o say_v if_o the_o authority_n that_o be_v now_o set_v up_o and_o have_v the_o power_n do_v exercise_v itself_o in_o this_o way_n than_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n will_v be_v provoke_v against_o it_o to_o overthrow_v it_o and_o confound_v it_o if_o it_o proceed_v contrary_a to_o the_o end_n of_o just_a rule_n and_o authority_n ordain_v of_o god_n which_o be_v for_o the_o punishment_n of_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a thing_n between_o man_n and_o man_n but_o not_o to_o impose_v upon_o man_n conscience_n in_o thing_n relate_v to_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n but_o the_o lord_n god_n 〈◊〉_d whole_o judge_n in_o such_o matter_n and_o not_o any_o man_n and_o if_o any_o man_n 〈◊〉_d erâ—_n in_o their_o mind_n concern_v faith_n and_o doctrine_n and_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o lord_n to_o punish_v and_o not_o to_o any_o earthly_a authority_n and_o what_o must_v not_o the_o people_n of_o god_n come_v together_o to_o worship_v the_o lord_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n must_v not_o people_n conveen_v together_o in_o this_o age_n as_o the_o people_n of_o god_n do_v in_o age_n past_a do_v not_o christ_n many_o time_n preach_v in_o the_o dâ—sert_n and_o sometime_o in_o a_o ship_n by_o the_o seaside_n and_o sometimes_o on_o a_o mountain_n as_o you_o may_v read_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o do_v not_o he_o often_o preach_v unto_o the_o pharisy_n and_o sometime_o to_o his_o disciple_n out_o of_o the_o public_a synagogue_n and_o may_v not_o the_o jew_n have_v call_v those_o meeting_n conventicle_n because_o they_o be_v not_o in_o their_o public_a synagogue_n and_o also_o do_v not_o the_o apostle_n and_o saint_n after_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n when_o they_o return_v from_o jerusalem_n meet_v together_o private_o for_o they_o go_v into_o a_o upper_a room_n and_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n anâ—_n continue_v with_o one_o accord_n in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n and_o again_o at_o aâ—…er_a time_n they_o be_v about_o a_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o in_o number_n that_o be_v in_o one_o place_n to_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o peter_n preach_v unto_o they_o and_o be_v these_o meeting_n conventicle_n because_o they_o be_v not_o in_o a_o public_a synagogue_n but_o in_o 〈◊〉_d upper_a chamber_n and_o in_o a_o private_a place_n and_o thus_o the_o saint_n of_o old_a meet_v together_o as_o you_o may_v read_v act._n 1._o and_o worship_v god_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o preach_v and_o pray_v and_o must_v not_o the_o people_n of_o god_n now_o meet_v together_o to_o pray_v and_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n but_o they_o must_v be_v reproach_v with_o thâ—_n 〈◊〉_d of_o conventicle_n and_o threaten_v and_o punish_v for_o so_o do_v oh_o how_o blind_a iâ—_n this_o generation_n and_o how_o contrary_a to_o the_o true_a christian-spirit_n in_o their_o practice_n and_o do_v not_o philip_n preach_v jesus_n unto_o the_o eunuch_n in_o a_o chariot_n as_o 〈◊〉_d â—ent_n on_o the_o way_n and_o this_o be_v not_o in_o a_o public_a synagogue_n as_o in_o act._n 8._o 〈◊〉_d â—id_v not_o peter_n preach_v to_o cornelius_n with_o many_o other_o in_o cornelius_z his_o house_n 〈◊〉_d â—is_n be_v a_o meeting_n and_o not_o in_o a_o synagogue_n act_v 10._o and_o do_v not_o the_o â—…les_n and_o saint_n meet_v together_o in_o a_o upper_a chamber_n where_o paul_n preach_v until_o midnight_n among_o the_o saint_n act._n 20._o and_o be_v this_o a_o conventicle_n and_o aâ—_n unlawful_a meeting_n may_v not_o the_o jew_n have_v say_v this_o be_v a_o unlawful_a assembly_n be_v in_o a_o chamber_n and_o not_o in_o a_o public_a synagogue_n and_o again_o do_v not_o paul_n preach_v in_o his_o own_o hire_a house_n for_o two_o whole_a year_n together_o and_o receive_v all_o that_o come_v in_o unto_o he_o act_n 28._o and_o here_o be_v private_a meeting_n out_o of_o public_a synagogue_n but_o do_v the_o jew_n threaten_v they_o and_o inflict_v suffering_n upon_o they_o because_o they_o meet_v in_o private_a house_n and_o will_v not_o come_v to_o their_o synagogue_n and_o public_a worship_n or_o do_v they_o reproach_v they_o with_o the_o name_n of_o sectary_n and_o conventioler_n when_o they_o meet_v together_o to_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n sometime_o in_o pray_v and_o sometime_o in_o preach_v and_o thus_o you_o may_v see_v by_o many_o example_n that_o the_o saint_n and_o true_a christian_a church_n in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a meet_v together_o sometime_o on_o mountain_n and_o sometime_o in_o desert_n and_o sometime_o in_o upper_a chamber_n their_o own_o hire_a house_n and_o not_o in_o the_o public_a synagogue_n but_o they_o be_v gather_v from_o the_o temple_n and_o first_o priesthood_n and_o from_o the_o worship_n which_o god_n have_v once_o command_v which_o stand_v in_o outward_a thing_n and_o ordinance_n and_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o substance_n they_o deny_v the_o shadow_n type_n and_o figure_n and_o do_v not_o uphold_v they_o any_o long_o and_o they_o be_v gather_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n into_o the_o second_o and_o new_a covenant_n and_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o private_a house_n and_o upper_a chamber_n and_o by_o the_o seaside_n to_o preach_v and_o pray_v and_o to_o worship_v the_o lord_n and_o we_o do_v
present_a help_n unto_o we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o trouble_n for_o the_o plot_v of_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o purpose_n of_o ungodly_a man_n have_v often_o be_v break_v for_o our_o sake_n even_o many_o a_o time_n have_v we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o snare_n that_o have_v be_v lay_v for_o we_o and_o we_o have_v see_v our_o enemy_n fall_v before_o we_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o the_o left_a even_o the_o wise_a in_o their_o worldly_a wisdom_n and_o the_o foolish_a in_o their_o brutishness_n both_o professor_n and_o profane_a have_v our_o god_n often_o cut_v short_a in_o their_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n of_o our_o destruction_n and_o we_o have_v be_v wonderful_o preserve_v unto_o this_o day_n and_o all_o this_o i_o attribute_v to_o the_o infinite_a love_n and_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n who_o be_v bless_v for_o evermore_o and_o through_o all_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v yet_o alive_a and_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o fail_v we_o unto_o this_o hour_n but_o he_o live_v and_o walk_v in_o we_o and_o with_o we_o and_o his_o testimony_n be_v with_o we_o even_o the_o seal_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v his_o son_n and_o servant_n and_o we_o be_v confirm_v by_o many_o token_n that_o he_o be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o be_v his_o people_n and_o that_o great_a oppression_n which_o we_o have_v meet_v withal_o have_v not_o restrain_v we_o but_o through_o it_o all_o have_v we_o grow_v and_o prosper_v unto_o this_o day_n and_o concern_v the_o thing_n whereof_o we_o have_v testify_v these_o divers_a year_n i_o be_o no_o way_n doubtful_a but_o our_o god_n will_v fulfil_v they_o neither_o can_v my_o confidence_n be_v shake_v by_o what_o be_v or_o can_v come_v to_o pass_v for_o antichrist_n must_v fall_v false_a ministry_n and_o worship_n false_a way_n and_o doctrine_n god_n will_v confound_v false_a power_n and_o false_a church_n the_o lord_n will_v lay_v low_a and_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n must_v reign_v and_o god_n will_v gather_v his_o people_n more_o and_o more_o and_o glorious_a day_n will_v appear_v god_n will_v exalt_v his_o kingdom_n upon_o earth_n and_o throw_v down_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n all_o oppression_n must_v cease_v and_o the_o oppressor_n shall_v no_o more_o be_v and_o god_n will_v free_v his_o people_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v happy_a in_o this_o world_n and_o forever_o these_o thing_n have_v we_o prophesy_v from_o day_n to_o day_n and_o my_o faith_n be_v constant_a and_o unmovable_a that_o god_n will_v effect_v these_o thing_n in_o his_o season_n for_o the_o lord_n never_o yet_o deceive_v i_o but_o what_o he_o have_v say_v will_v sure_o come_v to_o pass_v and_o therefore_o brethren_n let_v we_o be_v in_o hope_n and_o patience_n and_o live_v in_o the_o word_n of_o patience_n and_o not_o be_v fainthearted_a as_o though_o the_o lord_n have_v forget_v we_o or_o be_v unmindful_a of_o we_o or_o as_o though_o he_o will_v not_o perform_v what_o he_o have_v testify_v of_o by_o we_o for_o he_o be_v not_o a_o man_n that_o he_o shall_v lie_v nor_o as_o a_o man_n that_o be_v give_v to_o change_v but_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o even_o in_o our_o great_a tribulation_n and_o affliction_n and_o he_o will_v accomplish_v his_o purpose_n for_o he_o be_v mighty_a to_o save_v his_o people_n and_o to_o destroy_v his_o enemy_n it_o be_v true_a the_o gate_n of_o hell_n at_o this_o time_n seem_v to_o be_v open_a against_o we_o and_o we_o be_v a_o people_n like_o to_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o our_o enemy_n and_o flood_n of_o wickedness_n seem_v to_o overflow_n and_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o great_a sea_n seem_v to_o be_v void_a of_o mercy_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o our_o adversary_n be_v to_o extinguish_v we_o from_o be_v a_o people_n and_o to_o destroy_v we_o from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o persecutor_n be_v high_o exalt_v at_o this_o day_n as_o though_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v for_o the_o lord_n by_o our_o labour_n and_o travel_n shall_v now_o be_v make_v of_o none_o effect_n well_o dear_a brethren_n though_o it_o be_v thus_o yet_o our_o god_n can_v deliver_v we_o and_o confound_v our_o adversary_n and_o we_o can_v appeal_v unto_o our_o god_n and_o can_v spread_v our_o cause_n before_o he_o and_o he_o know_v that_o our_o suffering_n and_o affliction_n be_v altogether_o unjust_a and_o unequal_a and_o unrighteous_a and_o that_o our_o persecutor_n do_v afflict_v we_o out_o of_o their_o envy_n and_o without_o any_o just_a cause_n administer_v unto_o they_o by_o we_o our_o god_n know_v it_o angel_n and_o saint_n know_v it_o that_o we_o be_v at_o this_o day_n a_o persecute_a people_n for_o religion_n sake_n and_o this_o our_o present_a affliction_n be_v not_o any_o just_a punishment_n either_o from_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n or_o from_o the_o justice_n of_o man_n for_o god_n have_v give_v we_o the_o witness_n of_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n that_o wrath_n be_v not_o in_o he_o towards_o we_o his_o wrath_n be_v to_o his_o enemy_n but_o unto_o we_o be_v joy_n and_o peace_n for_o evermore_o and_o the_o lord_n clear_v we_o and_o he_o justify_v we_o who_o then_o shall_v condemn_v we_o he_o charge_v no_o guilt_n upon_o we_o as_o if_o we_o be_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o cause_n by_o our_o evil_a deed_n of_o this_o our_o present_a suffering_n and_o as_o if_o this_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v upon_o we_o as_o punishment_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n i_o say_v it_o be_v not_o so_o these_o our_o present_a suffering_n be_v not_o out_o of_o god_n anger_n towards_o we_o for_o his_o love_n be_v to_o we_o let_v his_o wrath_n be_v to_o his_o enemy_n and_o as_o i_o say_v neither_o be_v this_o suffering_n in_o the_o justice_n of_o man_n for_o unto_o all_o the_o world_n we_o can_v say_v and_o god_n himself_o shall_v plead_v our_o cause_n who_o have_v we_o wrong_v or_o do_v evil_a to_o what_o evil_a have_v we_o do_v to_o any_o man_n person_n who_o good_n have_v we_o false_o take_v or_o covet_v against_o who_o have_v we_o design_v mischief_n even_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v judge_n between_o we_o and_o our_o persecutor_n in_o this_o matter_n for_o unto_o he_o we_o be_v know_v that_o we_o do_v desire_v the_o good_a of_o all_o and_o not_o the_o hurt_n of_o any_o and_o yet_o we_o be_v deal_v with_o as_o evil_a doer_n whenas_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n be_v witness_n in_o our_o conscience_n that_o we_o neither_o plot_n nor_o contrive_v nor_o agitate_v in_o thought_n or_o word_n the_o hurt_n of_o any_o man_n person_n but_o we_o walk_v just_o towards_o all_o be_v our_o principle_n to_o do_v to_o other_o as_o we_o will_v be_v do_v unto_o and_o we_o can_v plead_v our_o cause_n unto_o our_o god_n and_o he_o shall_v plead_v our_o cause_n with_o our_o enemy_n and_o this_o be_v the_o present_a state_n of_o our_o case_n what_o we_o suffer_v at_o this_o time_n it_o be_v single_o in_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n and_o for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o for_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n which_o we_o hold_v therefore_o free_o let_v we_o commit_v our_o cause_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n and_o if_o we_o die_v it_o be_v for_o he_o and_o if_o we_o live_v it_o be_v to_o he_o and_o we_o seek_v not_o vengeance_n against_o our_o enemy_n but_o leave_v it_o to_o the_o lord_n to_o plead_v with_o they_o and_o dear_o belove_v i_o hope_v i_o need_v not_o exhort_v you_o to_o be_v patient_a and_o faithful_a in_o this_o day_n of_o our_o trial_n know_v that_o the_o cause_n be_v so_o excellent_a in_o which_o we_o be_v try_v it_o be_v god_n cause_n and_o not_o our_o own_o and_o i_o hope_v you_o all_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o your_o conscience_n verify_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o cause_n for_o which_o we_o suffer_v and_o have_v that_o evidence_n we_o need_v not_o to_o be_v doubtful_a as_o towards_o god_n not_o ashamed_a before-man_n if_o so_o be_v that_o every_o one_o feel_v the_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n bear_v witness_n that_o we_o suffer_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o so_o dear_a brethren_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n and_o be_v asâ—…d_v that_o we_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o in_o his_o cause_n we_o be_v try_v and_o he_o will_v judge_v and_o avenge_v our_o persecutor_n in_o his_o season_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v a_o people_n when_o the_o egyptian_n lie_v dead_a upon_o the_o sea-shore_n and_o when_o the_o rage_a sea_n be_v dry_v up_o this_o saâ—e_v people_n shall_v be_v safe_a for_o have_v the_o lord_n do_v so_o excellent_a thing_n for_o we_o have_v he_o lead_v we_o forth_o and_o
the_o church_n of_o rome_n who_o be_v in_o the_o say_a book_n vilify_v and_o reproach_v by_o the_o name_n and_o term_n of_o ancient_a fanatic_n and_o this_o be_v send_v forth_o as_o a_o answer_n thereunto_o to_o pursue_v it_o apprehend_v it_o and_o condemn_v it_o as_o a_o pamphlet_n of_o calumny_n and_o slander_n against_o the_o protestant_n both_o of_o former_a and_o present_a day_n who_o be_v all_o of_o they_o scorn_v in_o the_o say_a book_n the_o one_o as_o ancient_n the_o other_o as_o modern_a fanatic_n which_o be_v send_v abroad_o as_o a_o warn_v to_o england_n to_o beware_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n lest_o it_o exalt_v itself_o in_o cruel_a persecution_n against_o the_o protestant_n and_o all_o that_o differ_v from_o it_o how_o great_a and_o miserable_a have_v be_v that_o darkness_n and_o ignorance_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o nation_n and_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n and_o how_o manifold_a be_v that_o error_n into_o which_o many_o have_v be_v fall_v even_o as_o into_o a_o snare_n of_o destruction_n and_o how_o woeful_a be_v that_o strife_n division_n and_o contention_n about_o religion_n that_o have_v high_o abound_v among_o the_o christian_a people_n so_o call_v for_o the_o whole_a christendom_n have_v be_v divide_v and_o in_o opposition_n one_o part_n against_o another_o about_o the_o true_a god_n and_o his_o worship_n and_o concern_v the_o knowledge_n of_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o divers_a kind_n of_o religion_n church-government_n and_o practice_n of_o ordinance_n of_o faith_n &_o worship_n have_v be_v extant_a in_o the_o world_n and_o nation_n &_o country_n have_v be_v all_o in_o division_n strife_n and_o contention_n about_o these_o matter_n and_o have_v be_v also_o persecute_v one_o another_o violent_o unto_o bond_n and_o death_n for_o and_o because_o difference_n in_o judgement_n and_o practice_n concern_v spiritual_a thing_n papist_n against_o protestant_n and_o protestant_n against_o papist_n and_o one_o sort_n of_o christian_n so_o call_v against_o another_o and_o the_o man_n of_o such_o a_o judgement_n and_o faiâ—â—_n and_o way_n of_o religion_n have_v be_v persecute_v and_o seek_v to_o destroy_v all_o that_o have_v be_v contrary_a mind_v to_o they_o and_o thus_o have_v be_v the_o woeful_a division_n and_o evil_a effect_n thereof_o in_o the_o world_n among_o christian_n about_o faith_n and_o worship_n and_o religious_a matter_n &_o this_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v because_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n &_o darkness_n that_o have_v possess_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n since_o the_o fall_n away_o from_o the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v once_o manifest_a among_o the_o apostle_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v because_o of_o the_o err_a from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o because_o that_o have_v be_v want_v among_o man_n therefore_o have_v people_n be_v divers_a and_o divide_v about_o matter_n of_o religion_n each_o one_o sort_n follow_v their_o own_o invention_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n and_o also_o persecute_v one_o another_o and_o kill_v and_o imprison_v one_o another_o because_o of_o the_o same_o and_o all_o this_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n have_v not_o dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o christian_n as_o it_o do_v in_o the_o apostle_n not_o lead_v guide_v and_o teach_v they_o in_o true_a unity_n and_o fellowship_n as_o it_o do_v the_o true_a christian_n in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a and_o while_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n have_v be_v want_v and_o be_v not_o receive_v into_o the_o heart_n to_o mortify_v guide_n rule_n and_o teach_v in_o all_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o the_o whole_a exercise_n of_o religion_n and_o duty_n towards_o he_o and_o while_o there_o be_v any_o kind_n of_o impose_v and_o force_v of_o religion_n by_o law_n of_o man_n upon_o penalty_n and_o forfeiture_n and_o set_v up_o worship_n and_o church_n government_n by_o that_o mean_n and_o in_o that_o way_n without_o the_o immâ—…_n teach_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o conscience_n i_o say_v while_o this_o have_v be_v and_o be_v continue_v nothing_o but_o division_n strife_n contention_n persecution_n and_o nation_n and_o peoples_n destroy_v one_o another_o about_o religion_n have_v be_v be_v or_o can_v be_v in_o the_o world_n among_o christian_n and_o of_o this_o same_o to_o wit_n of_o division_n and_o contention_n about_o religion_n with_o the_o enmity_n of_o such_o as_o be_v so_o divide_v one_o against_o another_o to_o the_o persecute_v and_o kill_v one_o of_o another_o that_o be_v contrary_a mind_v as_o it_o have_v be_v bring_v forth_o in_o the_o world_n for_o generation_n past_a we_o have_v here_o a_o sufficient_a large_a testimony_n late_o publish_v in_o a_o book_n call_v semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la or_o a_o parallel_n of_o fanatic_n etc._n etc._n wherein_o be_v make_v mention_n of_o what_o strife_n and_o contention_n there_o have_v be_v in_o former_a day_n among_o the_o false_a christian_n and_o how_o they_o have_v cruel_o persecute_v burn_v and_o destroy_v one_o another_o in_o this_o cause_n only_o for_o and_o because_o of_o the_o difference_n in_o matter_n of_o judgement_n and_o religious_a thing_n and_o these_o persecution_n and_o cruelty_n effect_v contrary_a to_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o doctrine_n who_o have_v exhort_v to_o love_n and_o peace_n and_o not_o to_o kill_v and_o destroy_v and_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v love_v his_o enemy_n and_o not_o kill_v and_o destroy_v they_o contrary_a to_o which_o doctrine_n the_o false_a christian_n of_o all_o kind_n have_v walk_v and_o act_v since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apoâ—…_n who_o have_v be_v apostatise_v and_o fall_v from_o the_o very_a life_n and_o power_n of_o godliness_n as_o hold_v among_o the_o primitive_a saint_n into_o form_n and_o empty_a shadow_n be_v all_o in_o strife_n one_o with_o another_o about_o such_o thing_n and_o have_v want_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n which_o shall_v have_v lead_v and_o guide_v into_o all_o truth_n and_o exercise_v they_o in_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o the_o true_a and_o live_a god_n who_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o be_v only_o true_o worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n but_o out_o of_o this_o spirit_n and_o spiritual_a worship_n the_o false_a christian_n have_v be_v err_v and_o so_o all_o divide_v and_o in_o centention_n aâ—_n aforesaid_a and_o persecute_v one_o another_o because_o thereof_o each_o one_o sort_n justify_v their_o own_o way_n 〈◊〉_d right_o and_o condemn_v that_o which_o have_v differ_v as_o the_o wrong_n and_o all_o as_o heretic_n that_o have_v be_v otherwise_o mind_v but_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d book_n semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la etc._n etc._n i_o will_v glad_o animadâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d conâ—…ing_n it_o and_o do_v intend_v to_o write_v a_o few_o thing_n by_o way_n of_o anâ—â—er_n thereunto_o and_o this_o be_v the_o present_a occasion_n of_o my_o present_a work_n for_o have_v meet_v with_o the_o say_a pamphlet_n and_o peruse_v of_o it_o i_o find_v divers_a consideration_n on_o my_o spirit_n to_o send_v forth_o in_o answer_n to_o pursue_v the_o say_v semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la up_o and_o down_o the_o world_n till_o it_o return_v again_o unto_o the_o place_n from_o whence_o it_o come_v to_o wit_n unto_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n out_o of_o which_o it_o late_o arise_v and_o in_o read_v the_o same_o book_n i_o have_v principal_o observe_v the_o mischievout_a end_n and_o secret_a evil_a intent_n of_o the_o nameless_a author_n more_o than_o the_o matter_n itself_o contain_v and_o though_o the_o author_n be_v nameless_a yet_o be_v his_o nature_n and_o spirit_n know_v by_o his_o book_n and_o for_o what_o end_n he_o have_v conceal_v his_o name_n i_o know_v not_o except_o he_o be_v ashamed_a of_o his_o work_n and_o dare_v not_o authorize_v his_o matter_n by_o his_o name_n but_o however_o the_o spirit_n end_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o say_v nameless_a person_n be_v perceive_v and_o know_v as_o much_o as_o any_o tree_n can_v be_v distinguish_v by_o its_o fruit_n and_o he_o be_v of_o a_o envious_a disposition_n of_o heart_n and_o of_o malicious_a countenance_n and_o in_o nature_n and_o stock_n of_o the_o descent_n of_o cain_n for_o his_o spirit_n be_v of_o a_o evil_a constitution_n hot_a and_o fiery_a and_o enclinable_a to_o destroy_v all_o that_o be_v not_o likeminded_a with_o himself_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o religious_a matter_n and_o his_o proceed_n and_o the_o end_n of_o his_o work_n be_v of_o a_o intent_n and_o purpose_n wicked_a enough_o if_o every_o effect_n answer_v the_o cause_n appear_v and_o be_v not_o divert_v from_o the_o end_v propose_v by_o the_o author_n and_o this_o i_o find_v by_o calculation_n of_o his_o birth_n and_o the_o temper_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o time_n wherein_o his_o book_n be_v publish_v and_o by_o the_o cause_n and_o end_v and_o intent_n of_o the_o
fine_v and_o take_v out_o of_o their_o own_o house_n and_o meeting_n to_o goal_n and_o prison_n as_o it_o be_v at_o this_o day_n upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o that_o insurrection_n whereof_o they_o be_v clear_a and_o innocent_a both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n though_o they_o be_v deal_v withal_o as_o plotter_n conspiror_n and_o rebellious_a when_o as_o hereof_o they_o be_v not_o guilty_a and_o this_o be_v all_o that_o i_o shall_v say_v at_o present_a as_o about_o that_o insurrection_n and_o the_o occasion_n of_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la its_o publication_n and_o whereas_o sir_n john_n oldcastle_n and_o sir_n roger_n acton_n with_o divers_a other_o be_v mention_v and_o their_o death_n be_v relate_v who_o this_o author_n say_v be_v put_v to_o death_n for_o treason_n and_o rebellion_n and_o make_v insurrection_n concern_v the_o carriage_n and_o death_n of_o such_o i_o shall_v say_v little_a nor_o can_v i_o justify_v any_o in_o so_o do_v neither_o in_o age_n past_a nor_o in_o this_o present_a time_n if_o they_o be_v put_v to_o death_n only_o upon_o that_o account_n for_o rebel_a with_o carnal_a weapon_n and_o rise_v up_o in_o conspiracy_n against_o the_o authority_n which_o they_o be_v under_o or_o for_o evil-doing_a to_o their_o neighbour_n i_o say_v such_o neither_o in_o this_o age_n nor_o in_o age_n past_a do_v i_o justify_v nor_o will_v vindicate_v their_o practice_n nor_o condemn_v their_o death_n but_o shall_v leave_v they_o to_o be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v of_o god_n according_a to_o their_o do_n and_o according_a to_o the_o end_n and_o intent_n of_o their_o heart_n in_o their_o proceed_n but_o many_o other_o be_v mention_v in_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la who_o suffer_v and_o be_v put_v to_o death_n burn_v and_o kill_v only_o for_o and_o because_o of_o their_o principle_n and_o practice_n in_o religion_n while_o yet_o they_o live_v peaceable_o and_o be_v of_o a_o harmless_a conversation_n among_o man_n the_o persecution_n and_o death_n of_o such_o upon_o that_o account_n i_o do_v condemn_v and_o do_v charge_v it_o to_o be_v murder_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n of_o such_o who_o be_v burn_v and_o destroy_v because_o of_o their_o difference_n in_o religion_n from_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n when_o as_o no_o unrighteousness_n nor_o double-dealing_a as_o to_o man_n can_v be_v charge_v and_o prove_v against_o they_o such_o i_o say_v as_o die_v and_o suffer_v for_o that_o cause_n have_v be_v murder_v by_o the_o power_n of_o antichrist_n among_o the_o apostate_n christian_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o such_o will_v the_o god_n of_o heaven_n avenge_v one_o time_n or_o other_o now_o i_o come_v to_o search_v some_o particular_n which_o be_v state_v pag._n 3._o which_o it_o be_v say_v john_n wickliff_n hold_v which_o doctrine_n the_o author_n of_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la seem_v to_o say_v be_v error_n by_o his_o condemn_v such_o for_o heretic_n as_o hold_v they_o for_o truth_n the_o first_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o altar_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o piece_n of_o bread_n this_o the_o lollard_n so_o call_v be_v say_v to_o affirm_v for_o which_o the_o papist_n condemn_v they_o as_o heretic_n answ._n as_o for_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o altar_n so_o term_v by_o the_o papist_n we_o find_v nothing_o of_o it_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n not_o sacrament_n of_o the_o altar_n nominate_v only_o we_o find_v that_o christ_n take_v bread_n and_o break_v it_o and_o give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n not_o as_o himself_o for_o he_o only_o give_v it_o they_o to_o eat_v in_o remembrance_n of_o himself_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o do_v it_o say_v christ_n do_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o me._n where_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o there_o be_v a_o distinction_n to_o be_v make_v and_o a_o separation_n in_o expression_n to_o be_v put_v between_o that_o bread_n which_o christ_n give_v his_o disciple_n to_o eat_v and_o his_o own_o body_n for_o they_o be_v to_o eat_v the_o bread_n not_o as_o he_o but_o in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o and_o this_o show_v that_o the_o bread_n which_o christ_n give_v his_o disciple_n be_v bread_n to_o be_v eat_v in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o and_o so_o it_o be_v no_o error_n but_o sound_a truth_n to_o affirm_v that_o the_o bread_n call_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o altar_n by_o the_o papist_n be_v but_o indeed_o a_o piece_n of_o bread_n and_o may_v safe_o so_o be_v call_v but_o suppose_v it_o be_v error_n in_o man_n so_o to_o believe_v and_o say_v yet_o it_o be_v murder_n cruelty_n and_o not_o of_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o wicked_a one_o so_o to_o deal_v with_o they_o for_o their_o error_n sake_n as_o beforementioned_a doct._n 2._o that_o priest_n have_v no_o more_o authority_n to_o administer_v sacrament_n than_o layman_n hold_v by_o the_o lollard_n condemn_v as_o a_o great_a error_n by_o the_o papist_n answ._n as_o for_o the_o name_n and_o order_n of_o priest_n we_o find_v none_o such_o among_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o christian-churche_n in_o their_o day_n pastor_n and_o minister_n and_o prophet_n and_o teacher_n we_o find_v but_o not_o priest_n by_o that_o name_n as_o a_o particular_a order_n of_o man_n in_o the_o church_n save_v that_o all_o the_o saint_n be_v call_v king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n neither_o do_v we_o find_v such_o a_o thing_n as_o consecrate_v a_o piece_n of_o bread_n into_o a_o more_o holy_a quality_n than_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o before_o nor_o any_o commission_n give_v by_o christ_n to_o a_o particular_a order_n of_o man_n to_o administer_v bread_n to_o the_o people_n as_o his_o body_n we_o read_v that_o the_o saint_n break_v bread_n when_o they_o be_v meet_v together_o and_o some_o time_n from_o house_n to_o house_n but_o that_o there_o be_v particular_a person_n by_o a_o office_n among_o they_o that_o do_v administer_v the_o bread_n in_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n as_o among_o papist_n we_o read_v not_o of_o this_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n and_o as_o for_o layman_n as_o papist_n term_v they_o this_o word_n we_o have_v not_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n but_o saint_n we_o have_v of_o divers_a growth_n but_o the_o papist_n have_v make_v many_o invention_n of_o office_n title_n and_o name_n in_o their_o church_n for_o which_o they_o have_v no_o example_n at_o all_o in_o the_o scripture_n doct._n 3._o that_o all_o thing_n ought_v to_o be_v in_o common_a oppose_v by_o papist_n as_o a_o great_a error_n answ._n it_o be_v a_o great_a question_n what_o signification_n may_v be_v put_v upon_o the_o word_n common_a so_o i_o shall_v not_o vindicate_v for_o truth_n the_o doctrine_n as_o it_o lie_v and_o leave_v the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n common_a to_o my_o adversary_n and_o so_o i_o pass_v it_o only_o do_v mind_n that_o it_o be_v say_v in_o the_o act_n that_o they_o that_o believe_v have_v all_o thing_n common_a though_o the_o word_n common_a there_o i_o understand_v not_o absolute_a but_o with_o restriction_n doct._n 4._o that_o it_o be_v as_o lawful_a to_o christen_v a_o child_n in_o a_o tub_n of_o water_n at_o home_n or_o in_o a_o ditch_n by_o the_o way_n as_o in_o a_o font-stone_n in_o the_o church_n oppose_v by_o the_o papist_n as_o a_o great_a error_n answ._n as_o for_o the_o baptise_v of_o infant_n by_o dip_v or_o sprinkle_v and_o call_v it_o the_o baptism_n into_o the_o faith_n and_o into_o the_o church_n as_o practise_v and_o hold_v by_o the_o papist_n we_o have_v cause_n to_o question_v the_o lawfulness_n of_o the_o thing_n in_o itself_o at_o any_o place_n for_o we_o find_v no_o command_n or_o precedent_n of_o christ_n nor_o among_o his_o apostle_n in_o the_o pimitive_a church_n for_o this_o thing_n of_o christen_v infant_n and_o therefore_o we_o question_v whether_o the_o thing_n in_o itself_o be_v lawful_a at_o any_o time_n or_o place_n suppose_v the_o papist_n can_v prove_v the_o thing_n lawful_a and_o that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v by_o virtue_n of_o any_o command_n or_o example_n of_o christ_n or_o his_o apostle_n than_o again_o we_o question_v why_o not_o as_o lawful_a to_o be_v do_v at_o any_o other_o place_n as_o in_o a_o font-stone_n so_o call_v of_o what_o holiness_n or_o purity_n be_v that_o more_o than_o other_o place_n and_o of_o who_o invention_n be_v it_o of_o all_o the_o christian_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n see_v we_o find_v nothing_o at_o all_o of_o it_o in_o the_o scripture_n but_o suppose_v the_o principle_n to_o hold_v indeed_o absolute_a error_n the_o papist_n yet_o do_v still_o wicked_o in_o rack_a man_n and_o burn_v they_o because_o thereof_o doct._n 5._o that_o it_o be_v as_o lawful_a at_o all_o time_n to_o confess_v unto_o a_o layman_n as_o to_o a_o priest_n oppose_v by_o the_o papist_n as_o great_a error_n answ._n as_o for_o that_o manner_n and_o form_n of_o auricular_a confession_n so_o call_v
one_o to_o such_o and_o such_o kind_n of_o person_n who_o they_o name_v clergyman_n as_o if_o they_o know_v all_o religion_n and_o may_v only_o preach_v and_o all_o beside_o themselves_o may_v be_v in_o ignorance_n and_o know_v nothing_o nor_o can_v be_v fit_a to_o speak_v of_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n kingdom_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o example_n of_o saint_n in_o former_a age_n as_o for_o the_o 13_o and_o 14_o doctrine_n about_o baptism_n of_o infant_n i_o have_v speak_v somewhat_o to_o it_o in_o my_o answer_n to_o the_o four_o doctrine_n so_o here_o i_o pass_v they_o then_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la go_v on_o and_o say_v who_o see_v not_o among_o these_o the_o principal_a tenet_n of_o our_o anabaptist_n fifth-monarchy-man_n leveller_n and_o quaker_n &_o c_o answ._n as_o for_o the_o anabaptist_n fifth-monarchy-man_n and_o leveller_n so_o call_v i_o shall_v not_o now_o plead_v their_o cause_n but_o shall_v leave_v it_o to_o themselves_o to_o do_v it_o against_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la neither_o shall_v i_o condemn_v they_o with_o he_o or_o justify_v they_o against_o he_o but_o as_o for_o the_o quaker_n so_o call_v i_o have_v a_o few_o word_n to_o plead_v for_o they_o against_o their_o adversary_n though_o i_o shall_v be_v brief_a at_o this_o time_n they_o be_v neither_o rebellious_a seditious_a heretic_n nor_o fanatic_n though_o accuse_v at_o this_o time_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o account_v by_o the_o author_n of_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la as_o such_o though_o neither_o he_o nor_o any_o of_o their_o false_a and_o envious_a accuser_n that_o have_v ever_o rise_v against_o they_o can_v prove_v any_o such_o matter_n nor_o ought_v against_o they_o save_v that_o they_o be_v a_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a people_n towards_o all_o people_n and_o though_o sufferer_n by_o injustice_n and_o cruel_a imprisonment_n under_o all_o authority_n yet_o not_o rebellious_a nor_o sedition_n against_o any_o but_o peaceable_a and_o quiet_a under_o all_o this_o be_v their_o practice_n since_o they_o be_v a_o people_n and_o as_o for_o their_o principle_n of_o faith_n and_o worship_n and_o doctrine_n and_o religion_n they_o be_v according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o former_a age_n and_o not_o ever_o yet_o convict_v by_o any_o either_o protestant_n or_o papist_n of_o error_n false_a judgement_n or_o heresy_n though_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_n have_v be_v speak_v against_o they_o in_o that_o case_n yet_o never_o to_o this_o day_n true_o detect_v or_o reprehend_v concern_v the_o same_o and_o they_o desire_v no_o better_a way_n to_o be_v make_v manifest_a in_o their_o doctrine_n and_o to_o be_v approve_v or_o disprove_v therein_o through_o the_o world_n than_o to_o have_v free_a egress_n and_o regress_n among_o the_o papist_n and_o protestant_n and_o all_o other_o in_o the_o way_n of_o sober_a argument_n and_o disputation_n and_o reason_v out_o the_o truth_n of_o what_o they_o hold_v and_o profess_v and_o if_o they_o can_v possible_o be_v convict_v that_o their_o way_n and_o doctrine_n and_o religion_n be_v not_o find_v verity_n but_o error_n than_o it_o be_v time_n to_o forsake_v they_o but_o all_o the_o persecution_n that_o be_v already_o or_o can_v be_v act_v upon_o they_o will_v never_o make_v they_o change_v their_o mind_n till_o death_n nor_o renounce_v the_o thing_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o their_o own_o heart_n do_v bear_v witness_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o and_o therefore_o let_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n lay_v down_o her_o cruel_a weapon_n of_o persecution_n by_o burn_v and_o destroy_v of_o such_o as_o differ_v from_o they_o in_o religion_n and_o let_v she_o admit_v of_o disputation_n and_o sound_a argument_n to_o uphold_v herself_o thereby_o if_o she_o be_v able_a and_o to_o confute_v and_o convince_v such_o as_o be_v contrary_a mind_v to_o she_o even_o the_o quaker_n so_o call_v if_o she_o can_v and_o let_v she_o cease_v her_o fire_n and_o faggot_n and_o inquisition-disputation_n of_o murder_n and_o cruel_a torture_n against_o such_o who_o she_o call_v heretic_n and_o let_v she_o appear_v in_o the_o sound_a argument_n of_o reason_n and_o scripture_n and_o antiquity_n that_o she_o can_v adorn_v herself_o withal_o and_o the_o quaker_n so_o call_v will_v not_o doubt_v nor_o fear_n to_o advance_v towards_o she_o and_o meet_v she_o and_o answer_v she_o in_o the_o same_o for_o the_o true_a and_o legal_a trial_n of_o both_o that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v see_v and_o understand_v the_o difference_n between_o these_o two_o and_o whether_o the_o papist_n religion_n or_o the_o quaker_n religion_n be_v of_o more_o reason_n verity_n and_o antiquity_n and_o the_o quaker_n be_v willing_a to_o try_v this_o case_n with_o the_o papist_n engage_v upon_o the_o adventure_n of_o certain_a proof_n or_o disproof_n of_o their_o religion_n in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o this_o be_v the_o most_o i_o shall_v say_v at_o present_a on_o their_o behalf_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n till_o this_o be_v perform_v let_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o all_o her_o member_n cease_v to_o persecute_v and_o accuse_v such_o who_o they_o know_v not_o but_o by_o the_o evil_a report_n of_o other_o and_o the_o tenet_n and_o principle_n of_o the_o quaker_n so_o call_v will_v be_v justify_v where_o the_o false_a christian_n can_v stand_v nor_o appear_v in_o judgement_n then_o page_n 7._o the_o author_n of_o semper_fw-la jidem_fw-la complain_v of_o some_o fanatic_n as_o he_o call_v they_o that_o nickname_n what_o they_o dislike_v say_v he_o they_o call_v the_o church_n a_o steeplehouse_n the_o surplice_n a_o rag_n of_o popery_n the_o organ_n grumbling-pipe_n etc._n etc._n answ._n as_o for_o the_o true_a church_n it_o be_v in_o god_n 1_o thes._n 1._o the_o people_n of_o god_n that_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v wheresoever_o come_v together_o be_v the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o church_n be_v in_o aquilla_n house_n as_o it_o be_v write_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o people_n that_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o true_a church_n and_o not_o the_o house_n or_o place_n wherein_o they_o assemble_v at_o any_o time_n and_o as_o for_o call_v the_o public_a meet_v place_n which_o some_o call_v church_n steeple-house_n this_o be_v no_o error_n for_o the_o form_n fashion_v and_o service_n of_o the_o place_n prove_v it_o to_o be_v so_o a_o great_a house_n make_v of_o wood_n and_o stone_n and_o a_o steeple_n with_o bell_n in_o it_o erect_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o house_n may_v proper_o be_v call_v a_o steeplehouse_n without_o error_n and_o can_v at_o all_o be_v call_v a_o church_n but_o in_o error_n and_o as_o for_o the_o surplice_n which_o the_o priest_n put_v on_o this_o be_v without_o question_n a_o invention_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n because_o there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o surplice_n wear_v by_o any_o of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o apostle_n day_n but_o be_v a_o invention_n introduce_v into_o the_o world_n by_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o so_o be_v and_o may_v be_v call_v a_o piece_n or_o rag_n if_o you_o will_v of_o popery_n and_o as_o for_o organ_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o as_o hold_v forth_o for_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n among_o the_o apostle_n neither_o do_v the_o saint_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n hold_v forth_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n by_o play_v on_o the_o organ_n but_o the_o true_a spiritual_a gospel-worship_n be_v more_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a even_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n be_v god_n worship_v as_o christ_n say_v and_o not_o by_o outward_a music_n on_o organ_n and_o such_o like_a but_o this_o be_v also_o a_o invention_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n and_o organ_n have_v pipe_n of_o different_a sound_n may_v be_v call_v grumbling-pipe_n without_o offence_n again_o page_n 11._o it_o be_v charge_v as_o a_o great_a error_n in_o some_o that_o hold_v it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o a_o christian_n to_o take_v a_o oath_n answ._n to_o deny_v all_o swear_v and_o take_v of_o oath_n be_v according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n and_o command_n of_o christ_n jesus_n who_o have_v say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o so_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o the_o false_a christian_n accuse_v and_o condemn_v such_o for_o heretic_n as_o abide_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o keep_v his_o command_n and_o thus_o both_o papist_n and_o protestant_n be_v find_v in_o error_n and_o heresy_n themselves_o and_o break_v the_o command_n of_o christ_n and_o walk_v contrary_n to_o his_o doctrine_n in_o swear_v and_o take_v oath_n and_o condemn_v such_o as_o heretic_n as_o can_v take_v a_o oath_n for_o conscience_n sake_n and_o so_o
but_o it_o be_v not_o according_a to_o true_a knowledge_n and_o thus_o the_o jew_n be_v zealous_o perform_v that_o as_o their_o duty_n and_o as_o out_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v not_o at_o their_o hand_n and_o so_o they_o make_v conscience_n to_o do_v that_o which_o the_o lord_n require_v not_o and_o their_o conscience_n be_v mislead_v and_o not_o right_o inform_v and_o as_o it_o be_v among_o the_o jew_n in_o this_o case_n in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a so_o now_o be_v it_o among_o the_o christian_n in_o the_o apostasy_n their_o conscience_n be_v misguide_v by_o a_o false_a spirit_n they_o be_v do_v and_o perform_v the_o thing_n in_o great_a zeal_n and_o for_o the_o exercise_n of_o their_o conscience_n which_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o they_o thus_o do_v the_o papist_n they_o do_v and_o practice_v the_o thing_n in_o great_a zeal_n and_o through_o a_o false_a fear_n in_o their_o blind_a conscience_n which_o thing_n be_v in_o themselves_o idolatry_n and_o not_o command_v nor_o require_v of_o the_o lord_n as_o in_o many_o particular_n i_o may_v show_v even_o in_o many_o part_n of_o their_o worship_n and_o religion_n which_o out_o of_o a_o fear_n and_o blind_a zeal_n and_o misguide_v conscience_n they_o practise_v which_o be_v in_o itself_o but_o idolatry_n and_o not_o require_v nor_o accept_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o many_o thing_n in_o relation_n to_o the_o protestant_n worship_n and_o among_o all_o the_o several_a false_a sect_n upon_o earth_n which_o be_v do_v and_o practise_v in_o great_a zeal_n and_o out_o of_o a_o false_a fear_n and_o as_o in_o pretence_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o yet_o be_v thing_n in_o themselves_o idolatrous_a as_o do_v and_o practise_v by_o they_o and_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v as_o i_o have_v say_v because_o the_o conscience_n be_v misinform_v and_o a_o false_a spirit_n guide_v and_o rule_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n and_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o people_n be_v blind_v and_o they_o know_v not_o but_o they_o do_v well_o though_o their_o mind_n be_v captivate_v and_o their_o mind_n and_o judgement_n in_o error_n and_o though_o there_o be_v a_o sincerity_n to_o god-ward_n and_o a_o desire_n of_o he_o in_o the_o bottom_n among_o some_o people_n of_o all_o form_n and_o sect_n and_o some_o of_o all_o be_v zealous_a towards_o god_n in_o their_o practice_n in_o their_o religion_n and_o worship_n yet_o among_o all_o people_n and_o the_o church_n that_o have_v be_v for_o many_o generation_n there_o have_v be_v great_a error_n in_o judgement_n and_o much_o blindness_n in_o mind_n and_o the_o conscience_n false_o exercise_v towards_o god_n and_o the_o superscription_n have_v be_v to_o the_o unknown_a god_n and_o he_o have_v be_v ignorant_o worship_v and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o true_o exercise_v people_n conscience_n nor_o guide_v their_o zeal_n nor_o be_v ruler_n in_o the_o judgement_n and_o by_o this_o mean_v the_o sincerity_n and_o humility_n towards_o god_n have_v be_v eat_v out_o and_o always_o quench_v and_o the_o bare_a practice_n of_o thing_n and_o profession_n of_o religion_n in_o the_o outward_a appearance_n have_v be_v more_o look_v at_o than_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n feel_v in_o the_o practice_n and_o the_o zeal_n have_v be_v more_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o such_o thing_n than_o for_o god_n pure_o enjoy_v through_o they_o and_o thus_o it_o have_v be_v through_o christendom_n in_o the_o apostasy_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o true_a church_n many_o have_v err_v in_o their_o judgement_n and_o the_o zeal_n for_o god_n have_v proceed_v out_o of_o the_o error_n of_o judgement_n and_o out_o of_o misinformation_n of_o conscience_n some_o other_o thing_n than_o only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v rule_v in_o the_o judgement_n and_o be_v the_o exercise_n of_o people_n conscience_n and_o this_o be_v a_o hint_n of_o thing_n about_o true_a liberty_n of_o conscience_n and_o about_o the_o error_n in_o judgement_n and_o the_o blind_a zeal_n in_o captivate_v sincerity_n now_o it_o may_v be_v object_v what_o be_v the_o only_a absolute_a rule_n of_o the_o right_a exercise_n of_o conscience_n and_o when_o be_v man_n conscience_n true_o guide_v to_o this_o i_o answer_v the_o only_a chief_a and_o perfect_a rule_n of_o the_o right_a exercise_n of_o conscience_n both_o to_o god_n and_o all_o man_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n for_o it_o be_v only_o that_o which_o can_v true_o guide_v the_o conscience_n in_o faith_n doctrine_n and_o worship_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n towards_o god_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o father_n it_o only_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v write_v and_o all_o who_o conscience_n be_v guide_v and_o exercise_v by_o it_o be_v in_o unity_n and_o peace_n in_o their_o worship_n doctrine_n and_o religion_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v but_o one_o in_o itself_o and_o guide_v the_o conscience_n into_o the_o exercise_n of_o one_o truth_n and_o faith_n and_o in_o this_o same_o spirit_n be_v true_a â—nion_n and_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o religion_n and_o worship_n and_o this_o be_v manifest_a through_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o it_o and_o as_o many_o as_o walk_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n peace_n be_v upon_o they_o and_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o everlasting_a comforter_n that_o teach_v all_o truth_n and_o the_o holy_a anoint_v of_o the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o the_o saint_n teach_v they_o all_o thing_n and_o they_o need_v no_o man_n to_o teach_v they_o but_o as_o the_o anoint_v that_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o then_o be_v man_n conscience_n true_o guide_v in_o all_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n when_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n guide_v the_o conscience_n and_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o all_o faith_n doctrine_n and_o practice_n so_o that_o tradition_n of_o man_n prescription_n of_o council_n antiquity_n of_o time_n commandment_n of_o man_n nor_o example_n of_o other_o without_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n can_v be_v the_o only_a true_a rule_n of_o the_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n for_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v changeable_a alterable_a and_o subject_a to_o variation_n and_o therefore_o can_v infallible_o guide_v the_o conscience_n in_o the_o duty_n towards_o god_n nor_o right_o exercise_v the_o conscience_n in_o unity_n and_o peace_n but_o while_o a_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n or_o people_n walk_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o tradition_n prescription_n commandment_n of_o man_n example_n of_o other_o or_o the_o like_a they_o err_v in_o judgement_n in_o faith_n doctrine_n and_o worship_n and_o be_v all_o divide_v &_o in_o contention_n about_o these_o matter_n because_o their_o rule_n of_o conscience_n and_o judgement_n be_v doubtful_a and_o alterable_a and_o not_o infallible_a and_o therefore_o they_o have_v no_o perfect_a assurance_n of_o god_n acceptation_n to_o they_o in_o their_o faith_n and_o religion_n nor_o perfect_a peace_n and_o unity_n in_o their_o faith_n and_o worship_n but_o as_o the_o rule_n of_o their_o conscience_n in_o their_o duty_n towards_o god_n be_v divers_a some_o make_v one_o thing_n and_o some_o another_o their_o rule_n so_o be_v they_o divers_a and_o divide_v in_o what_o they_o hold_v profess_v and_o practice_n and_o be_v but_o of_o great_a babylon_n in_o their_o religion_n and_o because_o that_o something_o beside_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n exercise_v the_o conscience_n therefore_o it_o be_v that_o here_o be_v so_o many_o way_n and_o sect_n of_o religigion_n and_o kind_n of_o worship_n in_o christendom_n and_o among_o christian_n while_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n only_o be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o judgement_n and_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n to_o god_n and_o man_n for_o the_o only_a perfect_a rule_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o exercise_n to_o god_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o any_o other_o thing_n and_o now_o whosoever_o shall_v persecute_v the_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n when_o guide_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n such_o persecute_v christ_n jesus_n and_o this_o be_v persecution_n for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n when_o suffering_n be_v inflict_v as_o reproach_n imprisonment_n or_o whatsoever_o for_o the_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n towards_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n but_o and_o if_o any_o be_v persecute_v for_o religion-sake_n only_o so_o if_o that_o in_o such_o their_o exercise_n of_o religion_n they_o be_v not_o guide_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n yet_o that_o suffering_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o persecution_n also_o if_o i_o say_v the_o suffer_a be_v only_o for_o and_o because_o of_o their_o religions-sake_n and_o they_o walk_v just_o and_o righteous_o as_o man_n so_o that_o as_o be_v signify_v about_o the_o middle_n of_o this_o chapter_n
of_o his_o truth_n so_o in_o conversion_n and_o regeneration_n that_o many_o can_v say_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o make_v manifest_a that_o we_o look_v not_o for_o another_o nor_o be_v doubtful_a of_o the_o way_n of_o eternal_a life_n therefore_o be_v establish_v steadfast_a and_o constant_a in_o that_o way_n not_o easy_o move_v nor_o toss_v too_o and_o frô_o with_o man_n nor_o new_a doctrine_n nor_o changeable_a thing_n but_o approve_v your_o heart_n in_o uprightness_n before_o the_o lord_n by_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o end_n faithful_a i_o say_v to_o be_v and_o do_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o light_n and_o grace_n and_o knowledge_n that_o god_n have_v already_o commit_v to_o you_o that_o you_o may_v not_o offend_v against_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n but_o may_v glorify_v the_o lord_n in_o your_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v join_v in_o your_o heart_n and_o marry_v to_o the_o live_a god_n and_o the_o lord_n become_v your_o husband_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n but_o if_o any_o be_v of_o a_o changeable_a spirit_n such_o will_v receive_v temptation_n and_o go_v out_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n and_o abuse_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n if_o their_o heart_n be_v not_o meek_a and_o lowly_a and_o humble_a and_o perfect_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n though_o there_o may_v be_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n yet_o there_o can_v be_v no_o assurance_n of_o it_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o aright_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o faithful_a and_o constant_a in_o his_o truth_n and_o therefore_o all_o must_v wait_v to_o receive_v the_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o themselves_o even_o such_o a_o assurance_n of_o life_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n and_o comfort_n that_o there_o can_v be_v no_o depart_v away_o be_v establish_v in_o the_o heir-ship_n never_o to_o loose_v the_o crown_n heir_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n of_o his_o wisdom_n of_o his_o righteousness_n inheriter_n and_o possessor_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n that_o you_o may_v dwell_v in_o the_o house_n forever_o not_o only_o as_o servant_n but_o as_o son_n not_o only_o as_o such_o that_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o as_o such_o as_o be_v bear_v heir_n thereof_o and_o must_v inherit_v the_o same_o forever_o now_o dear_a friend_n if_o this_o be_v my_o last_o unto_o you_o more_o than_o this_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o to_o say_v by_o i_o and_o last_o of_o all_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n i_o charge_v all_o the_o saint_n to_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o principle_n and_o doctrine_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v and_o receive_v and_o be_v teach_v of_o christ_n through_o his_o gospel_n oh_o be_v not_o inconstant_a and_o unfaithful_a in_o those_o principle_n and_o doctrine_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v persuade_v your_o conscience_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o for_o if_o any_o be_v unfaithful_a they_o deny_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n before_o man_n and_o must_v be_v deny_v of_o he_o before_o the_o father_n therefore_o let_v we_o put_v on_o strength_n and_o courage_n to_o be_v faithful_a and_o constant_a in_o life_n or_o death_n to_o follow_v the_o lamb_n wheresoever_o he_o go_v and_o if_o we_o must_v suffer_v for_o our_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o those_o truth_n which_o god_n have_v persuade_v our_o conscience_n of_o the_o verity_n of_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v ashamed_a nor_o confound_v before_o the_o adversary_n though_o we_o gaom_v tribulation_n persecution_n yea_o death_n itself_o for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o truth_n yet_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o glory_n which_o never_o fade_v away_o and_o very_o all_o the_o suffer_v and_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v compare_v to_o that_o weight_n of_o peace_n and_o comfort_n which_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v reveal_v among_o we_o and_o as_o concern_v our_o obedience_n to_o government_n ever_o since_o we_o be_v a_o people_n you_o know_v what_o our_o principle_n and_o practice_n in_o that_o case_n have_v be_v even_o to_o obey_v all_o man_n in_o all_o thing_n either_o by_o do_v or_o suffer_v if_o at_o any_o time_n you_o be_v require_v to_o do_v any_o thing_n by_o any_o in_o authority_n which_o be_v not_o agree_v but_o contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o your_o own_o conscience_n than_o you_o be_v to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o if_o it_o be_v death_n itself_o rather_o then_o to_o obey_v and_o submit_v to_o the_o do_v of_o that_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o a_o good_a conscience_n this_o have_v ever_o be_v our_o principle_n and_o practice_n since_o we_o be_v a_o people_n agree_v with_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o holy_a prophet_n apostle_n and_o martyr_n in_o all_o age_n who_o rather_o do_v suffer_v grievous_a oppression_n and_o persecution_n then_o to_o obey_v any_o command_n of_o man_n in_o power_n by_o do_v any_o thing_n contrary_a to_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o their_o own_o particular_n let_v we_o all_o be_v likeminded_a this_o day_n not_o to_o do_v nor_o bend_v nor_o be_v in_o any_o wise_a contrary_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o but_o rather_o suffer_v whatsoever_o may_v be_v impose_v then_o to_o sin_n against_o that_o light_n and_o knowledge_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o but_o let_v we_o keep_v a_o clean_a heart_n and_o a_o pure_a conscience_n to_o god-ward_n and_o therein_o we_o shall_v triumph_v over_o all_o in_o our_o inward_a man_n though_o our_o outward_a man_n be_v afflict_v and_o in_o this_o we_o shall_v have_v peace_n and_o comfort_n in_o god_n over_o all_o our_o adversary_n and_o as_o concern_v your_o meeting_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v you_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o you_o for_o the_o verity_n and_o righteousness_n thereof_o though_o you_o shall_v suffer_v persecution_n for_o the_o same_o yet_o you_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n testify_v in_o your_o heart_n that_o this_o way_n and_o practice_n of_o meet_v together_o as_o our_o practice_n have_v be_v be_v of_o god_n and_o he_o justify_v we_o in_o the_o same_o and_o we_o have_v sufficient_a of_o assurance_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o stand_v faithful_a in_o that_o practice_n of_o assemble_v together_o to_o worship_n god_n first_o we_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o example_n of_o saint_n in_o the_o apostle_n day_n to_o prove_v this_o practice_n of_o meet_v together_o the_o first_o christian_n they_o meet_v together_o in_o this_o manner_n and_o way_n as_o we_o do_v now_o they_o meet_v in_o private_a house_n and_o from_o house_n to_o house_n separate_v and_o apart_o from_o the_o public_a synagogue_n and_o all_o other_o sect_n and_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o we_o have_v the_o example_n of_o saint_n and_o scripture_n proof_n for_o this_o our_o practice_n of_o meet_v together_o 2._o we_o have_v our_o own_o experience_n for_o these_o divers_a year_n how_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v move_v our_o heart_n to_o assemble_v together_o and_o the_o presence_n and_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n have_v be_v among_o we_o and_o we_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o goodness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o meet_v together_o how_o often_o have_v the_o lord_n meet_v with_o we_o and_o his_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n have_v be_v refresh_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v in_o this_o practice_n of_o meet_v together_o these_o thing_n be_v true_a and_o may_v confirm_v we_o in_o this_o practice_n of_o meet_v together_o and_o to_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o end_n 3._o we_o have_v the_o full_a persuasion_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n lively_a and_o fervent_a in_o our_o heart_n at_o this_o moment_n that_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o neglect_v the_o assemble_v of_o ourselves_o together_o but_o that_o god_n require_v it_o of_o we_o and_o it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o his_o people_n meet_v together_o to_o worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n separate_v from_o all_o the_o world_n even_o in_o one_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o name_n and_o power_n of_o jesus_n i_o hope_v you_o be_v all_o likeminded_a herein_o and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n persuade_v your_o conscience_n in_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o practice_n therefore_o be_v faithful_a unto_o god_n herein_o and_o sin_v not_o against_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o example_n of_o the_o first_o christian_n nor_o against_o your_o own_o experience_n nor_o against_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n unto_o god_n since_o the_o apostasy_n and_o have_v again_o and_o again_o in_o the_o name_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n exhort_v you_o to_o meet_v
impose_v religion_n and_o the_o example_n hereof_o may_v be_v read_v in_o nation_n and_o country_n at_o this_o day_n what_o discontent_n and_o contention_n have_v arisen_a dangerous_o among_o people_n one_o towards_o another_o and_o towards_o their_o ruler_n upon_o this_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o impose_v religion_n by_o force_n unrighteous_o and_o it_o be_v a_o danger_n this_o day_n that_o all_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o world_n be_v expose_v unto_o and_o deep_o involve_v in_o where_o this_o cause_n of_o impose_v religion_n be_v extâ—nt_v in_o force_n 3._o it_o be_v dangerous_a to_o impose_v religion_n by_o force_n because_o it_o must_v needs_o produce_v oppression_n persecution_n violence_n and_o hatred_n in_o the_o prosecution_n thereof_o and_o this_o be_v dangerous_a to_o any_o king_n ruler_n or_o governor_n to_o be_v repute_v oppressor_n persecutor_n and_o violent_a man_n this_o be_v infamous_a and_o of_o bad_a report_n among_o man_n and_o abomination_n and_o wickedness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o any_o ruler_n upon_o earth_n to_o be_v oppressor_n persecutor_n and_o cruel_a man_n and_o such_o consequent_o must_v they_o be_v that_o be_v imposer_n upon_o man_n conscience_n in_o matter_n religious_a and_o this_o danger_n all_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o world_n be_v in_o that_o do_v impose_v religion_n by_o force_n even_o to_o render_v themselves_o infamous_a by_o oppression_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n and_o to_o render_v themselves_o sinner_n against_o god_n and_o this_o danger_n fall_v upon_o the_o imposer_n of_o religion_n because_o of_o such_o their_o imposition_n by_o force_n upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n last_o it_o be_v dangerous_a because_o it_o be_v of_o antichrist_n and_o not_o of_o christ_n as_o before_o prove_v and_o all_o that_o do_v impose_v by_o violence_n on_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n in_o religious_a case_n be_v of_o antichrist_n in_o so_o do_v and_o because_o thereof_o liable_a to_o god_n indignation_n and_o heavy_a wrath_n in_o this_o world_n and_o hereafter_o and_o it_o be_v dangerous_a to_o bring_v the_o wrath_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n upon_o man_n that_o be_v guilty_a thereof_o for_o god_n will_v be_v avenge_v upon_o such_o his_o enemy_n that_o exercise_n violence_n and_o persecution_n upon_o man_n for_o their_o conscience_n sake_n and_o this_o be_v a_o danger_n unavoidable_a which_o all_o that_o impose_v religion_n be_v liable_a unto_o even_o to_o be_v cut_v off_o in_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o undergo_v his_o indignation_n for_o all_o the_o reason_n before_o show_v these_o with_o many_o other_o danger_n be_v they_o involve_v in_o that_o be_v imposer_n in_o religious_a matter_n therefore_o oh_o that_o the_o ruler_n of_o this_o world_n will_v be_v wise_a now_o in_o their_o last_o day_n and_o will_v consider_v the_o unjustness_n and_o unreasonableness_n of_o their_o impose_v religion_n and_o the_o many_o danger_n that_o attend_v the_o same_o oh_o that_o they_o will_v learn_v god_n counsel_n and_o rule_v only_o for_o he_o in_o justice_n mercy_n truth_n equity_n and_o true_a judgement_n exercise_v the_o same_o in_o the_o meek_a and_o lowly_a spirit_n of_o jesus_n among_o man_n and_o over_o who_o they_o be_v set_v to_o rule_n in_o this_o world_n and_o will_v give_v to_o god_n almighty_a his_o due_a and_o right_o and_o privilege_n in_o exercise_v the_o conscience_n of_o man_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o all_o case_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n for_o it_o only_o belong_v to_o he_o to_o be_v ruler_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n oh_o that_o the_o ruler_n of_o this_o world_n will_v give_v this_o power_n and_o dominion_n unto_o god_n and_o will_v from_o henceforth_o never_o more_o exercise_v lordship_n over_o conscience_n by_o impose_v religion_n through_o force_n but_o will_v only_o rule_v well_o over_o the_o outward_a man_n in_o the_o thing_n pertain_v to_o man_n and_o will_v leave_v to_o god_n the_o rule_n and_o exercise_n of_o conscience_n oh_o than_o will_v it_o go_v well_o with_o they_o and_o happy_a and_o bless_a shall_v they_o be_v in_o such_o their_o authority_n and_o peace_n shall_v be_v unto_o they_o if_o that_o they_o only_o take_v the_o government_n as_o appoint_v of_o god_n over_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o do_v not_o impose_v upon_o the_o inward_a man_n by_o force_n in_o religious_a matter_n but_o commit_v that_o authority_n to_o god_n then_o i_o say_v shall_v peace_n and_o blessing_n be_v unto_o they_o but_o while_o it_o be_v otherwise_o even_o while_o they_o exercise_v dominion_n and_o lordship_n over_o conscience_n as_o aforesaid_a they_o do_v unjust_o and_o unreasonable_o and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o many_o danger_n and_o be_v liable_a to_o contention_n opposition_n war_n and_o many_o mischief_n in_o this_o world_n and_o to_o the_o anger_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o the_o world_n that_o be_v to_o come_v chap._n ii_o concern_v heresy_n the_o case_n state_v what_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o and_o who_o a_o heretic_n be_v and_o who_o be_v the_o absolute_a true_a judge_n of_o it_o and_o what_o punishment_n pertain_v to_o such_o as_o be_v true_o convict_v of_o heresy_n 1._o there_o be_v such_o a_o thing_n as_o heresy_n in_o itself_o even_o many_o heresy_n and_o error_n abound_v among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o world_n at_o this_o day_n and_o there_o be_v heresy_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o aposty_n and_o among_o they_o bring_v in_o by_o such_o as_o err_v from_o the_o truth_n after_o they_o have_v once_o know_v the_o truth_n and_o receive_v it_o as_o you_o may_v read_v the_o jew_n they_o cry_v out_o of_o heresy_n in_o their_o time_n which_o cause_v the_o apostle_n to_o say_v to_o they_o act_v 24._o 14._o after_o that_o way_n which_o you_o call_v heresy_n do_v we_o worship_v the_o god_n of_o our_o father_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1_o cor._n 11._o to_o the_o church_n there_o must_v be_v also_o heresy_n among_o you_o that_o they_o that_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a and_o 2_o pet._n 2._o 1._o it_o be_v speak_v of_o some_o who_o shall_v privy_o bring_v in_o damnable_a heresy_n into_o the_o church_n by_o all_o which_o it_o be_v manifest_a there_o be_v in_o the_o apostle_n day_n heresy_n and_o heresy_n as_o there_o be_v at_o this_o day_n even_o many_o heresy_n and_o error_n in_o the_o world_n hold_v profess_a and_o maintain_v by_o the_o apostate_n christian_n that_o be_v go_v into_o the_o form_n of_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n and_o be_v turn_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o soundness_n of_o his_o doctrine_n into_o the_o formal_a profession_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n and_o among_o such_o be_v the_o heresy_n and_o error_n 2._o heresy_n be_v somewhat_o believe_v and_o profess_v in_o practice_n of_o worship_n and_o in_o point_n of_o faith_n and_o doctrine_n that_o be_v either_o contrary_n to_o or_o different_a from_o the_o perfect_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n something_o i_o say_v hold_v and_o practise_v in_o point_n of_o worship_n faith_n and_o doctrine_n which_o be_v not_o just_o according_a to_o the_o pure_a truth_n of_o jesus_n but_o either_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n different_a from_o and_o contrary_a thereunto_o and_o whatsoever_o practice_n of_o worship_n or_o point_n of_o doctrine_n as_o be_v so_o hold_v profess_a believe_v or_o practise_v be_v heresy_n and_o error_n because_o it_o be_v different_a from_o and_o contrary_n to_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n the_o perfect_a truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o because_o thereof_o it_o be_v heresy_n and_o such_o be_v heresy_n in_o itself_o different_a from_o and_o contrary_n unto_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n though_o as_o for_o the_o particular_a part_n and_o point_n of_o heresy_n in_o worship_n doctrine_n and_o practice_n which_o be_v at_o this_o day_n hold_v profess_v and_o believe_v among_o apostate_n christian_n be_v so_o very_a many_o that_o they_o will_v be_v too_o large_a here_o to_o ennumerate_v but_o my_o present_a intention_n be_v only_o this_o to_o show_v at_o large_a what_o heresy_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o who_o be_v a_o heretic_n 3._o a_o heretic_n one_o that_o be_v proper_o so_o be_v such_o a_o person_n as_o have_v sometime_o believe_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o make_v profession_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o way_n of_o true_a christianity_n and_o have_v receive_v and_o hold_v the_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v in_o some_o measure_n unite_v to_o christ_n and_o a_o member_n of_o his_o church_n but_o be_v fall_v and_o degenerate_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n from_o the_o say_a faith_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o the_o way_n of_o christianity_n and_o have_v err_v from_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n once_o believe_v and_o
receive_v and_o so_o be_v divide_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n from_o the_o true_a church_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o from_o be_v a_o member_n of_o the_o same_o and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o have_v receive_v also_o and_o do_v hold_v some_o false_a principle_n opinion_n and_o practice_n either_o different_a from_o or_o contrary_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n before_o believe_v in_o know_v and_o profess_v such_o a_o man_n be_v a_o heretic_n though_o general_o yet_o true_o describe_v not_o such_o as_o be_v heathen_n unconvert_v who_o never_o believe_v yet_o in_o the_o gospel_n such_o who_o have_v always_o resist_v the_o truth_n and_o never_o yet_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n nor_o ever_o taste_v of_o his_o word_n and_o power_n but_o have_v always_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n and_o enemy_n to_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n such_o be_v not_o proper_o call_v heretic_n though_o they_o do_v err_v in_o mind_n heart_n and_o practice_n but_o such_o only_a as_o have_v believe_v in_o christ_n and_o profess_v his_o truth_n and_o be_v of_o the_o church_n and_o yet_o be_v fall_v away_o from_o the_o perfect_a truth_n into_o some_o false_a principle_n and_o practice_n and_o be_v become_v unsound_a in_o judgement_n and_o erroneous_a in_o their_o understanding_n and_o have_v forsake_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n and_o be_v corrupt_v and_o lose_v their_o love_n to_o god_n and_o his_o way_n and_o be_v obstinate_a and_o harden_v against_o the_o truth_n which_o once_o they_o believe_v and_o with_o false_a doctrine_n principle_n and_o practice_n do_v gainsay_v and_o oppose_v the_o truth_n and_o they_o that_o be_v steadfast_a in_o it_o these_o be_v heretic_n and_o true_o so_o call_v man_n that_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n that_o have_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o it_o and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o be_v turn_v against_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o people_n and_o gainsay_v the_o truth_n that_o once_o themselves_o have_v believe_v and_o profess_v these_o be_v erroneous_a man_n and_o heretic_n and_o such_o heretic_n there_o be_v in_o the_o church_n and_o among_o the_o corinthian_n and_o there_o be_v such_o who_o do_v creep_v into_o the_o church_n and_o privy_o bring_v in_o heresy_n among_o they_o as_o before_o be_v prove_v and_o these_o heretic_n be_v such_o as_o have_v once_o be_v among_o the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o true_a jesus_n and_o have_v sometime_o walk_v with_o they_o but_o be_v depart_v from_o they_o and_o have_v forsake_v the_o truth_n and_o receive_v false_a principle_n and_o opinion_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v true_o nominate_v heretic_n and_o all_o such_o at_o this_o day_n be_v true_o so_o call_v and_o this_o be_v the_o description_n in_o general_n of_o a_o heretic_n 4._o now_o i_o come_v to_o declare_v who_o be_v the_o true_a judge_n of_o heresy_n and_o heretic_n not_o every_o man_n can_v judge_v in_o this_o case_n in_o his_o own_o thought_n imagination_n and_o supposition_n who_o be_v heretic_n and_o who_o be_v guilty_a of_o heresy_n though_o it_o have_v be_v the_o practice_n for_o many_o generation_n among_o the_o apostate_n christian_n to_o reproach_n traduce_v and_o accuse_v one_o another_o to_o be_v heretic_n and_o each_o sort_n and_o sect_n of_o false_a christian_n to_o judge_v censure_n and_o condemn_v other_o that_o be_v not_o of_o their_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n but_o different_a from_o they_o to_o be_v heretic_n and_o erroneous_a and_o this_o have_v be_v usual_a among_o many_o but_o this_o be_v not_o the_o true_a judgement_n not_o the_o way_n to_o try_v and_o judge_v true_o who_o heretic_n be_v by_o one_o sect_n and_o sort_n slander_v and_o accuse_v other_o to_o be_v such_o because_o they_o have_v not_o conform_v to_o their_o way_n and_o principles_n but_o be_v different_a from_o they_o true_a judgement_n have_v not_o be_v bring_v forth_o in_o this_o case_n on_o this_o wise_a but_o rather_o envy_n and_o enmity_n have_v judge_v and_o man_n thought_n imagination_n and_o jealousy_n have_v false_o judge_v in_o this_o matter_n and_o no_o sound_a judgement_n determine_v who_o have_v be_v heretic_n for_o man_n have_v judge_v of_o one_o another_o by_o their_o private_a jealousy_n and_o evil_a conceiving_n and_o censure_v one_o another_o to_o be_v heretic_n without_o the_o spirit_n of_o sound_n discern_v and_o just_a judgement_n and_o all_o that_o judgement_n bring_v forth_o in_o that_o case_n without_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v only_o true_a discerner_n and_o judge_n in_o the_o matter_n have_v be_v false_a judgement_n and_o man_n have_v judge_v one_o another_o false_o upon_o envy_n and_o evil_a supposition_n and_o without_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o it_o have_v often_o happen_v by_o reason_n hereof_o that_o such_o so_o judge_v for_o heretic_n have_v be_v more_o righteous_a and_o more_o in_o the_o truth_n than_o they_o that_o have_v so_o judge_v they_o and_o the_o judge_n have_v be_v more_o out_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o heretic_n themselves_o than_o they_o who_o they_o have_v false_o judge_v and_o this_o may_v be_v make_v appear_v through_o several_a time_n and_o age_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n among_o the_o false_a christian_n 5._o none_o be_v able_a to_o dilcern_v of_o heresy_n nor_o to_o try_v and_o judge_v just_o who_o be_v heretic_n none_o but_o they_o i_o say_v that_o have_v the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o god_n in_o they_o to_o guide_v they_o and_o have_v infallibility_n and_o perfect_a certainty_n of_o judgement_n and_o knowledge_n in_o that_o case_n of_o heresy_n none_o else_o be_v right_o able_a to_o judge_v who_o be_v heretic_n but_o such_o i_o say_v as_o have_v the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v infallible_a and_o certain_a in_o their_o judgement_n these_o only_a and_o none_o else_o be_v able_a to_o judge_v they_o only_o be_v competent_a judge_n in_o this_o case_n of_o heresy_n and_o who_o be_v heretic_n and_o if_o any_o judge_n in_o that_o case_n it_o be_v but_o out_o of_o envy_n and_o enmity_n and_o in_o the_o evil_a supposition_n and_o conceiving_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o must_v needs_o be_v false_a and_o unjust_a judgement_n if_o they_o have_v not_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o infallibility_n of_o judgement_n to_o discern_v by_o and_o determine_v with_o in_o that_o case_n for_o no_o man_n nor_o man_n may_v or_o can_v just_o judge_v another_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o heresy_n as_o a_o heretic_n by_o their_o own_o thought_n or_o supposition_n out_o of_o their_o enmity_n and_o for_o their_o self-interest_n but_o the_o judgement_n in_o that_o matter_n must_v be_v just_a equal_a holy_a and_o true_a and_o only_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v infallible_a and_o give_v infallibility_n of_o judgement_n and_o discern_v into_o all_o case_n and_o thing_n for_o it_o be_v christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o apostle_n and_o the_o saint_n that_o have_v the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o infallibility_n of_o judgement_n that_o can_v only_o judge_v just_o of_o such_o thing_n who_o be_v heretic_n and_o who_o be_v not_o and_o it_o be_v not_o the_o jew_n nor_o pharisee_n that_o can_v just_o discern_v or_o judge_v in_o god_n spiritual_a matter_n but_o they_o always_o judge_v of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n and_o of_o the_o thing_n pertain_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n false_o and_o unjust_o in_o their_o evil_a supposition_n and_o envy_n and_o this_o be_v because_o they_o have_v not_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o judgement_n nor_o the_o certain_a infallible_a knowledge_n and_o discern_v of_o different_a thing_n in_o spiritual_a case_n and_o so_o it_o be_v now_o at_o this_o day_n among_o they_o call_v christian_n there_o be_v none_o can_v discern_v true_o nor_o judge_v just_o what_o heresy_n be_v nor_o who_o be_v a_o heretic_n but_o such_o as_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o have_v infallibility_n of_o judgement_n nor_o none_o can_v make_v law_n whereby_o just_o to_o judge_v of_o heresy_n and_o heretic_n but_o they_o who_o have_v the_o same_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o god_n guide_v they_o and_o have_v receive_v infallibility_n of_o judgement_n so_o both_o the_o lawmaker_n and_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o law_n must_v be_v infallible_a in_o knowledge_n and_o judgement_n in_o this_o case_n of_o heresy_n otherwise_o the_o law_n make_v for_o that_o purpose_n and_o the_o judgement_n give_v by_o that_o law_n be_v both_o false_a and_o unjust_a and_o not_o according_a to_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n but_o be_v to_o be_v just_o judge_v and_o condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n god_n in_o his_o day_n and_o season_n 6._o now_o it_o remain_v to_o be_v inquire_v into_o whether_o there_o be_v any_o
punishment_n pertain_v to_o heretic_n as_o such_o for_o such_o heresy_n hold_v by_o they_o be_v first_o convict_v true_o thereof_o as_o aforesaid_a by_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o there_o be_v infallibility_n of_o judgement_n knowledge_n and_o discern_v in_o that_o case_n for_o in_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n do_v infallibility_n of_o true_a judgement_n and_o knowledge_n dwell_v and_o every_o true_a member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n have_v its_o particular_a measure_n of_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o christ_n whereby_o he_o be_v certain_o persuade_v of_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n in_o which_o he_o walk_v and_o know_v and_o believe_v the_o infallibility_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o profess_v and_o be_v certain_a and_o secure_a of_o the_o way_n of_o his_o peace_n and_o assurance_n in_o god_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v and_o believe_v and_o also_o have_v certainty_n and_o infallibility_n of_o judgement_n and_o discern_v who_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o in_o the_o way_n of_o error_n and_o be_v heretic_n such_o be_v infallible_o know_v and_o discern_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o every_o member_n of_o the_o same_o according_a to_o his_o measure_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o gift_n of_o knowledge_n and_o discern_v by_o it_o and_o to_o such_o as_o be_v so_o convict_v by_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n of_o christ_n for_o such_o their_o heresy_n there_o be_v a_o punishment_n pertain_v for_o heretic_n be_v to_o be_v punish_v in_o the_o apostle_n day_n according_a to_o paul_n instruction_n 1_o cor._n 5._o 5._o which_o be_v that_o such_o a_o one_o as_o have_v err_v from_o the_o truth_n which_o once_o he_o know_v shall_v be_v deliver_v up_o unto_o satan_n for_o the_o destruction_n of_o his_o flesh_n that_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n here_o be_v a_o punishment_n describe_v by_o the_o apostle_n for_o this_o heretic_n that_o have_v err_v and_o go_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o act_v against_o it_o though_o once_o he_o believe_v in_o it_o and_o know_v it_o and_o again_o tit._n 3._o 10._o he_o exhort_v and_o advise_v that_o a_o man_n that_o be_v a_o heretic_n after_o the_o first_o and_o second_o admonition_n shall_v be_v whole_o reject_v and_o turn_v away_o from_o and_o judge_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v clear_a there_o be_v such_o a_o thing_n as_o deal_n with_o man_n that_o be_v heretic_n and_o punish_v they_o for_o such_o their_o heresy_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o instruction_n and_o without_o all_o controversy_n such_o as_o do_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n which_o once_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o turn_v from_o the_o truth_n in_o principle_n or_o practice_n must_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a but_o must_v receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o just_a judgement_n from_o god_n and_o from_o his_o saint_n that_o continue_v faithful_a 7._o but_o what_o kind_n or_o nature_n this_o punishment_n be_v of_o in_o what_o way_n and_o manner_n such_o as_o be_v heretic_n may_v be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v punish_v be_v doubtful_a to_o many_o and_o be_v a_o case_n at_o this_o time_n to_o be_v inquire_v into_o for_o that_o way_n and_o practice_n of_o punish_v such_o as_o have_v be_v suppose_v to_o be_v heretic_n as_o among_o the_o christian_n so_o call_v for_o many_o generation_n to_o wit_n the_o way_n and_o practice_n of_o burn_a banish_v kill_a imprison_a and_o afflict_v corporal_o the_o person_n of_o they_o that_o have_v be_v call_v heretic_n for_o their_o heresy_n and_o lay_v forfeiture_n and_o penalty_n on_o their_o body_n and_o estate_n as_o have_v be_v the_o practice_n of_o papist_n and_o protestant_n towards_o one_o another_o since_o the_o apostle_n day_n this_o way_n and_o practice_n have_v not_o be_v of_o god_n nor_o by_o any_o example_n or_o precept_n of_o the_o apostle_n or_o first_o christian_n church_n establish_v in_o their_o day_n they_o do_v not_o practice_v or_o prescribe_v such_o deal_n towards_o they_o that_o be_v true_o heretic_n and_o be_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o truth_n of_o jesus_n christ_n not_o kill_v burn_a banish_v and_o prosecute_n the_o person_n of_o heretic_n this_o be_v not_o the_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n among_o the_o primitive_a christian_n they_o do_v it_o not_o nor_o give_v institution_n for_o the_o do_v of_o it_o at_o any_o time_n but_o this_o way_n of_o deal_n towards_o heretic_n in_o such_o cruel_a proceed_n as_o have_v be_v in_o practice_n for_o many_o age_n be_v of_o satan_n and_o antichrist_n and_o be_v downright_a murder_n robbery_n and_o wickedness_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o just_a god_n while_o one_o sect_n or_o sort_n of_o christian_n so_o call_v have_v punish_v and_o envious_o persecute_v another_o sort_n different_a from_o they_o as_o heretic_n with_o grievous_a affliction_n in_o body_n and_o estate_n even_o unto_o death_n and_o banishment_n this_o have_v not_o be_v of_o god_n nor_o true_a christian-like_a but_o of_o the_o wicked_a one_o and_o cruelty_n and_o murder_n before_o the_o lord_n neither_o be_v the_o same_o proceed_n at_o this_o day_n in_o any_o part_n of_o the_o world_n where_o they_o be_v extant_a any_o just_a legal_a righteous_a christian-like_a way_n of_o proceed_v according_a to_o apostolical_a example_n but_o be_v of_o antichrist_n and_o of_o the_o wicked_a one_o as_o i_o have_v say_v and_o this_o way_n and_o practice_n of_o proceed_v towards_o heretic_n have_v be_v so_o far_o from_o effect_v the_o return_n of_o any_o to_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o have_v be_v err_v from_o it_o as_o the_o end_n of_o proceed_v towards_o heretic_n shall_v effect_v that_o the_o way_n and_o practice_n of_o kill_v banishment_n and_o persecute_v by_o violence_n heretic_n so_o call_v have_v harden_v man_n in_o their_o evil_a way_n and_o make_v such_o as_o have_v be_v heretic_n more_o bold_a confident_a and_o obstinate_a in_o their_o way_n heresy_n and_o error_n and_o many_o that_o have_v be_v more_o righteous_a and_o clear_a from_o heresy_n then_o such_o as_o have_v so_o judge_v they_o have_v be_v destroy_v by_o cruel_a deal_n and_o many_o other_o have_v be_v destroy_v in_o their_o iniquity_n and_o error_n by_o be_v so_o proceed_v against_o and_o thus_o true_a judgement_n and_o justice_n in_o this_o case_n have_v be_v pervert_v and_o turn_v backward_o and_o because_o of_o ignorance_n and_o cruelty_n the_o righteous_a have_v suffer_v unjust_o as_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o wicked_a have_v suffer_v by_o unjust_a proceed_n and_o thus_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n have_v not_o be_v know_v in_o the_o earth_n but_o error_n upon_o error_n one_o evil_a upon_o another_o have_v come_v onesin_n add_v to_o another_o among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o apostasy_n among_o the_o false_a christian_n 8._o but_o the_o perfect_a way_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o proceed_v towards_o such_o as_o be_v true_o heretic_n so_o discern_v and_o infallible_o judge_v to_o be_v by_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n be_v this_o let_v such_o first_o be_v admonish_v advise_v instruct_v and_o warn_v again_o and_o again_o to_o beware_v return_v from_o and_o renounce_v such_o false_a principle_n doctrine_n and_o practice_n hold_v by_o they_o and_o this_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o perfect_a love_n and_o in_o meekness_n and_o in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n such_o i_o say_v as_o be_v err_v from_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o from_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n once_o receive_v into_o error_n ought_v thus_o in_o the_o first_o place_n to_o be_v deal_v withal_o by_o the_o way_n of_o admonish_v instruct_v warn_v and_o reprove_v that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o return_v and_o repentance_n towards_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o truth_n again_o from_o whence_o they_o have_v err_v and_o if_o such_o shall_v not_o receive_v the_o instruction_n reproof_n and_o admonition_n of_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n than_o such_o heretic_n shall_v be_v reject_v and_o cast_v out_o according_a to_o titus_n the_o 3._o 10_o 11._o say_v the_o apostle_n a_o man_n that_o be_v a_o heretic_n after_o the_o first_o and_o second_o admonition_n reject_v know_v that_o he_o that_o be_v such_o be_v subvert_v and_o sin_v be_v condemn_v of_o himself_o here_o be_v the_o description_n of_o the_o punish_n of_o a_o heretic_n if_o he_o will_v not_o receive_v admonition_n after_o be_v give_v he_o again_o and_o again_o but_o do_v harden_v his_o heart_n against_o the_o church_n and_o against_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n and_o will_v not_o repent_v but_o persict_v in_o his_o error_n and_o heresy_n and_o that_o after_o reproof_n and_o admonition_n than_o he_o be_v to_o be_v reject_v reject_v what_o be_v that_o but_o a_o cast_n out_o from_o
of_o his_o people_n he_o be_v at_o a_o distance_n from_o the_o lord_n god_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o shall_v comfort_v he_o do_v daily_o vex_v and_o judge_v he_o and_o the_o people_n among_o who_o he_o shall_v be_v save_v he_o be_v separate_v from_o and_o cast_v out_o to_o satan_n be_v now_o among_o the_o son_n of_o belial_n the_o child_n of_o wickedness_n and_o ignorance_n that_o must_v be_v condemn_v and_o this_o man_n be_v now_o reject_v of_o the_o saint_n that_o once_o be_v embrace_v of_o they_o and_o thus_o he_o be_v punish_v for_o it_o be_v the_o great_a punishment_n and_o vexation_n for_o a_o man_n that_o have_v once_o taste_v of_o god_n love_n mercy_n peace_n and_o blessing_n among_o god_n people_n and_o to_o be_v forsake_v of_o god_n and_o without_o his_o love_n in_o his_o anger_n in_o his_o judgement_n and_o in_o the_o curse_n among_o the_o wicked_a without_o peace_n and_o blessing_n among_o the_o saint_n this_o be_v punishment_n indeed_o from_o which_o the_o lord_n deliver_v all_o his_o people_n that_o fear_v he_o yet_o notwithstanding_o this_o kind_a and_o manner_n of_o punishment_n pertain_v to_o heretic_n as_o such_o most_o proper_o and_o not_o to_o be_v destroy_v in_o person_n or_o estate_n by_o outward_a penalty_n this_o i_o only_o mean_v and_o intend_v where_o the_o error_n of_o a_o man_n and_o his_o heresy_n in_o his_o mind_n and_o judgement_n do_v only_o extend_v to_o the_o hurt_n of_o his_o own_o soul_n and_o against_o god_n and_o not_o to_o the_o harm_n of_o his_o neighbour_n person_n or_o estate_n in_o that_o case_n he_o ought_v only_o to_o suffer_v as_o beforementioned_a to_o be_v deliver_v up_o to_o satan_n and_o to_o be_v reject_v etc._n etc._n but_o if_o his_o error_n and_o heresy_n do_v extend_v further_a then_o only_o against_o god_n and_o his_o own_o soul_n even_o to_o the_o wrong_v injure_v and_o defraud_v of_o his_o neighbour_n person_n and_o estate_n and_o outward_a wrong_n or_o evil_n or_o violence_n or_o visible_a mischief_n be_v commit_v as_o murder_n or_o other_o the_o like_o visible_a crime_n against_o man_n to_o the_o injure_v of_o other_o than_o i_o forbid_v not_o outward_a external_a punishment_n to_o be_v corporal_o inflict_v upon_o the_o person_n and_o estate_n of_o such_o a_o man_n but_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v and_o that_o by_o law_n of_o man_n provide_v for_o the_o same_o end_n even_o such_o a_o man_n error_n in_o such_o his_o wrong_a deal_n may_v just_o and_o lawful_o be_v punish_v with_o death_n banishment_n or_o penalty_n according_a to_o the_o desert_n of_o the_o crime_n if_o his_o sin_n and_o error_n be_v against_o man_n let_v man_n deal_v with_o he_o and_o punish_v he_o according_o if_o his_o offence_n and_o error_n be_v only_o against_o god_n and_o his_o own_o soul_n let_v god_n deal_v with_o he_o and_o punish_v he_o by_o his_o wrath_n in_o his_o conscience_n which_o one_o day_n will_v be_v execute_v upon_o all_o that_o err_v from_o the_o truth_n and_o tribulation_n and_o anguish_n shall_v be_v upon_o his_o soul_n that_o do_v evil_a as_o it_o be_v write_v but_o it_o be_v utter_o unlawful_a and_o sin_n against_o god_n for_o man_n to_o kill_v burn_v or_o banish_v man_n for_o the_o error_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o judgement_n in_o spiritual_a matter_n while_o they_o do_v walk_v just_o and_o true_o as_o man_n in_o the_o thing_n pertain_v to_o man_n and_o be_v not_o injurious_a to_o the_o person_n or_o estate_n of_o any_o by_o reason_n of_o such_o their_o error_n but_o they_o only_a sin_n and_o err_v against_o god_n and_o their_o own_o soul_n to_o the_o hurt_n thereof_o and_o not_o man_n by_o any_o outward_a punishment_n or_o violence_n execute_v upon_o their_o person_n but_o god_n and_o his_o people_n in_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n as_o afore_o declare_v aught_o for_o such_o their_o error_n and_o heresy_n to_o deal_v with_o they_o and_o proceed_v towards_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o punishment_n for_o the_o same_o last_o these_o thing_n be_v but_o say_v in_o general_a concern_v error_n and_o heresy_n how_o they_o be_v to_o be_v judge_v and_o punish_v and_o by_o who_o and_o to_o manifest_v that_o there_o be_v error_n and_o heresy_n heretic_n and_o erroneous_a person_n in_o the_o world_n for_o as_o i_o have_v say_v before_o it_o be_v not_o now_o my_o work_n to_o ennumerate_v the_o particular_a part_n of_o error_n and_o heresy_n that_o be_v hold_v in_o principle_n doctrine_n and_o practice_n in_o the_o world_n at_o this_o day_n they_o be_v so_o many_o and_o large_a but_o yet_o more_o particular_o thus_o i_o will_v in_o brief_a define_v heretic_n and_o heresy_n that_o man_n whatsoever_o he_o be_v be_v in_o error_n in_o all_o part_n of_o his_o principle_n and_o practice_n hold_v and_o maintain_v by_o he_o in_o point_n of_o religion_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n especial_o that_o be_v not_o persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o verity_n of_o his_o way_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o lead_v guide_v and_o teach_v in_o the_o performance_n and_o practice_n thereof_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n if_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v not_o in_o he_o and_o do_v not_o preswade_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o teach_v and_o lead_v the_o man_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o such_o a_o man_n even_o that_o man_n err_v and_o be_v in_o error_n in_o all_o what_o he_o be_v and_o what_o he_o do_v in_o point_n of_o religion_n and_o duty_n to_o god-ward_n and_o that_o because_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o only_a leader_n and_o teacher_n in_o the_o thing_n profess_v and_o practise_v but_o either_o tradition_n example_n of_o other_o or_o custom_n of_o place_n and_o time_n or_o something_o else_o beside_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o only_o persuade_v into_o the_o belief_n of_o truth_n and_o teach_v into_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o same_o and_o thus_o be_v distinguish_v and_o know_v a_o man_n that_o be_v erroneous_a in_o his_o faith_n and_o practice_n not_o teach_v and_o persuade_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o what_o he_o be_v and_o in_o what_o he_o do_v he_o be_v in_o error_n and_o in_o a_o degree_n of_o heresy_n err_v in_o mind_n and_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n in_o principle_n and_o practice_n and_o subject_a to_o err_v in_o all_o thing_n now_o as_o for_o the_o case_n of_o error_n and_o heresy_n as_o the_o matter_n have_v stand_v in_o distinguish_v of_o heretic_n and_o heresy_n in_o judge_v of_o the_o same_o and_o in_o proceed_v with_o heretic_n in_o the_o manner_n aforesaid_a for_o many_o generation_n in_o the_o apostasy_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n all_o this_o have_v be_v wrong_a and_o not_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n jesus_n but_o man_n case_n and_o proceed_n all_o have_v be_v pervert_v from_o truth_n in_o that_o matter_n because_o the_o spirit_n of_o darkness_n and_o ignorance_n have_v rule_v and_o not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v not_o of_o the_o father_n which_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n be_v only_o pure_a perfect_a and_o infallible_a because_o it_o be_v of_o god_n and_o can_v true_o judge_v and_o determine_v in_o these_o case_n have_v be_v lord_n and_o judge_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o man_n out_o of_o their_o envy_n and_o hatred_n one_o towards_o another_o have_v judge_v one_o another_o to_o be_v erroneous_a and_o heretic_n and_o proceed_v against_o they_o thereupon_o and_o such_o as_o have_v differ_v in_o judgement_n or_o opinion_n one_o sect_n and_o sort_n from_o another_o and_o will_v not_o conform_v to_o one_o another_o in_o their_o way_n practice_n and_o religion_n it_o have_v be_v common_a for_o all_o different_a sort_n of_o man_n to_o cry_v out_o one_o upon_o another_o and_o against_o each_o other_o heresy_n heresy_n heretic_n erroneous_a person_n and_o the_o like_a and_o proceed_v against_o one_o another_o man_n against_o man_n differ_v from_o they_o and_o sect_n against_o sect_n contrary_a to_o itself_o and_o especial_o that_o sect_n or_o sort_n of_o people_n that_o have_v have_v the_o government_n of_o nation_n and_o country_n in_o their_o power_n can_v and_o have_v easy_o proceed_v against_o all_o other_o dissent_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o error_n to_o the_o destroy_n of_o many_o absolute_o through_o envy_n hatred_n and_o prejudice_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o truth_n soundness_n and_o verity_n of_o judgement_n in_o that_o matter_n and_o this_o have_v be_v common_a for_o many_o age_n sometime_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n offer_v papist_n have_v destroy_v protestant_n and_o sometime_o protestant_n have_v destroy_v the_o papist_n on_o this_o account_n of_o heresy_n and_o error_n all_o which_o
there_o be_v much_o difference_n among_o man_n concern_v this_o matter_n and_o it_o be_v the_o general_a way_n of_o people_n one_o sort_n to_o accuse_v another_o that_o be_v different_a from_o they_o in_o profession_n and_o religion_n that_o you_o and_o you_o be_v of_o antichrist_n but_o this_o have_v be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n in_o enmity_n and_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o wrath_n and_o contention_n and_o be_v not_o from_o true_a judgement_n and_o knowledge_n now_o therefore_o it_o remain_v to_o be_v make_v manifest_a according_a to_o the_o gift_n of_o grace_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n what_o antichrist_n be_v in_o himself_o and_o how_o he_o appear_v in_o the_o world_n see_v we_o have_v prove_v that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o thing_n as_o antichrist_n now_o rule_v and_o reign_v somewhere_o among_o man_n throughout_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n 3._o antichrist_n be_v not_o as_o some_o suppose_v a_o particular_a visible_a person_n upon_o earth_n distinct_a and_o divide_v from_o all_o other_o person_n as_o if_o none_o beside_o such_o a_o one_o be_v antichrist_n but_o antichrist_n be_v rather_o a_o invisible_a spirit_n a_o spirit_n i_o say_v dwell_v in_o person_n even_o in_o many_o person_n throughout_o the_o world_n which_o make_v they_o all_o of_o antichrist_n or_o to_o be_v many_o antichrist_n according_a to_o 1_o john_n 2._o 18._o there_o be_v many_o antichrist_n say_v john_n whereby_o we_o know_v it_o be_v the_o last_o time_n so_o that_o it_o be_v plain_a there_o be_v in_o the_o world_n many_o antichrist_n many_o man_n of_o sin_n or_o many_o sinful_a man_n many_o son_n of_o perdition_n and_o ungodliness_n not_o only_o one_o man_n that_o be_v such_o but_o many_o man_n in_o the_o world_n even_o all_o such_o in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n or_o antichrist_n that_o spirit_n dwell_v and_o walk_v they_o be_v all_o antichrist_n or_o of_o antichrist_n because_o of_o that_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n which_o do_v possess_v they_o and_o rule_v they_o in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n in_o idolatry_n and_o false_a way_n and_o in_o opposition_n to_o and_o against_o christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n of_o life_n even_o all_o the_o deceiver_n in_o the_o world_n all_o that_o be_v err_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v not_o of_o the_o true_a church_n gather_v into_o his_o name_n and_o power_n but_o bring_v another_o doctrine_n than_o that_o of_o christ_n and_o his_o saint_n and_o true_o confess_v not_o in_o word_n and_o practice_n unto_o jesus_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n all_o such_o be_v antichrist_n and_o of_o antichrist_n according_a to_o 2_o john_n 7._o even_o all_o the_o apostate_n who_o profess_v christ_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o his_o church_n and_o be_v not_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n but_o in_o the_o form_n of_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n profess_v god_n in_o word_n but_o in_o work_n deny_v he_o all_o such_o be_v antichrist_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n which_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o into_o which_o spirit_n they_o be_v leaven_v and_o mould_v and_o be_v one_o with_o it_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v antichrist_n more_o than_o one_o even_o many_o antichrist_n as_o i_o have_v say_v 4._o antichrist_n in_o himself_o be_v the_o man_n of_o sin_n the_o son_n of_o perdition_n which_o be_v indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n the_o very_a devil_n in_o his_o nature_n and_o kind_a and_o in_o his_o power_n and_o spirit_n and_o of_o he_o and_o yet_o not_o divide_v nor_o distinct_a from_o he_o but_o be_v he_o to_o wit_n the_o devil_n as_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o and_o he_o be_v against_o christ_n and_o whole_o contrary_a to_o christ_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o work_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o christ_n and_o oppose_v christ_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n of_o a_o contrary_a nature_n and_o quality_n to_o jesus_n christ._n and_o he_o be_v call_v antichrist_n to_o wit_n before_o or_o against_o and_o contrary_a to_o christ._n and_o this_o be_v antichrist_n in_o himself_o a_o adversary_n to_o god_n a_o enemy_n to_o all_o righteousness_n a_o perverter_n of_o the_o way_n of_o god_n a_o hater_n of_o all_o good_a a_o despiser_n and_o persecutor_n of_o god_n people_n and_o indeed_o a_o certain_a spirit_n and_o power_n distinct_a divide_v and_o separate_v from_o the_o live_a god_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o contrary_a in_o nature_n and_o quality_n in_o fruit_n and_o effect_n and_o there_o be_v no_o fellowship_n in_o any_o thing_n between_o christ_n and_o antichrist_n but_o they_o be_v divide_v and_o separate_v one_o from_o the_o other_o contrary_a and_o opposite_a one_o to_o the_o other_o in_o all_o their_o way_n and_o work_n and_o in_o their_o kind_n and_o nature_n for_o as_o i_o have_v say_v antichrist_n in_o himself_o in_o his_o nature_n and_o kind_n be_v the_o devil_n and_o no_o other_o he_o be_v the_o man_n of_o sin_n the_o sinful_a man_n that_o conceive_v and_o work_v all_o evil_a the_o son_n of_o perdition_n the_o son_n that_o be_v lose_v from_o god_n and_o reprobate_n forever_o he_o that_o be_v fall_v divert_v and_o cast_v out_o from_o the_o presence_n glory_n and_o power_n of_o the_o creator_n he_o that_o be_v seal_v unto_o vengeance_n in_o the_o wrath_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n and_o christ_n jesus_n as_o be_v contrary_a irreconcilable_o to_o the_o nature_n and_o work_n of_o christ._n this_o be_v say_v of_o antichrist_n as_o what_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o as_o that_o particular_a spirit_n and_o not_o of_o the_o many_o antichrist_n which_o be_v only_a vessel_n retain_v this_o one_o spirit_n and_o member_n of_o he_o through_o his_o power_n dwell_v in_o they_o and_o by_o which_o they_o be_v one_o with_o this_o spirit_n and_o one_o in_o action_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o work_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v possible_a some_o that_o be_v such_o in_o their_o present_a stand_n even_o under_o the_o power_n of_o antichrist_n may_v be_v convert_v and_o turn_v from_o he_o and_o change_v into_o another_o nature_n and_o so_o save_v but_o as_o for_o the_o antichrist_n in_o himself_o as_o such_o he_o be_v the_o devil_n and_o seal_v up_o in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n never_o to_o be_v redeem_v nor_o save_v nor_o change_v into_o another_o nature_n 5._o though_o antichrist_n in_o himself_o be_v the_o devil_n yet_o his_o appearance_n in_o the_o world_n be_v divers_a and_o many_o and_o he_o appear_v in_o outward_a and_o visible_a action_n among_o man_n diverse_o sometime_o he_o appear_v in_o the_o way_n and_o form_n of_o open_a profaneness_n by_o the_o work_v of_o man_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o iniquity_n for_o all_o sin_n of_o what_o kind_n soever_o in_o every_o appearance_n of_o it_o be_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o antichrist_n even_o all_o profane_a way_n and_o work_n of_o evil_a man_n lie_v drunkenness_n whoredom_n double-dealing_a envy_n malice_n and_o every_o evil_a work_n and_o word_n bring_v forth_o by_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o fall_n be_v all_o of_o antichrist_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o be_v his_o visible_a appearance_n in_o the_o world_n though_o sometime_o his_o appearance_n be_v in_o another_o way_n and_o manner_n even_o in_o a_o way_n of_o seem_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n and_o christianity_n and_o pretence_n of_o faith_n towards_o god_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o cry_v up_o church_n and_o fellowship_n in_o the_o same_o and_o form_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o antichrist_n be_v a_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n thus_o and_o after_o this_o manner_n do_v antichrist_n appear_v in_o the_o world_n among_o man_n now_o in_o these_o latter_a day_n since_o the_o apostle_n time_n in_o the_o apostasy_n of_o christianity_n antichrist_n i_o say_v though_o the_o devil_n in_o himself_o yet_o have_v he_o often_o appear_v as_o a_o saint_n upon_o earth_n in_o the_o pretence_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n worship_n and_o religion_n such_o have_v be_v his_o policy_n and_o deceivableness_n that_o he_o have_v put_v on_o the_o appearance_n of_o gospel_n doctrine_n ministry_n and_o ordinance_n and_o cover_v himself_o thereby_o that_o he_o may_v the_o better_o beguile_v entangle_v and_o deceive_v mankind_n in_o the_o form_n and_o profession_n of_o a_o saint_n and_o member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n he_o have_v put_v on_o the_o sheep's-clothing_a have_v make_v use_n of_o the_o saint_n word_n and_o practice_n and_o have_v exalt_v himself_o in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n as_o if_o he_o be_v god_n show_v himself_o to_o be_v god_n and_o have_v be_v lift_v up_o above_o all_o that_o be_v call_v god_n according_a to_o 2_o thes._n 2._o 4._o and_o christ_n himself_o say_v to_o his_o disciple_n
that_o there_o shall_v arise_v false_a christ_n and_o false_a prophet_n and_o shall_v show_v sign_n and_o wonder_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a to_o deceive_v the_o very_a elect_n mat._n 24._o 24_o which_o do_v signify_v that_o the_o antichrist_n and_o false_a prophet_n shall_v come_v into_o the_o world_n after_o his_o prophecy_n which_o be_v already_o come_v since_o that_o time_n they_o shall_v pretend_v to_o be_v christ_n and_o shall_v show_v sign_n and_o shall_v deceive_v many_o with_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n and_o sign_n of_o godliness_n and_o they_o shall_v have_v upon_o they_o and_o be_v cover_v with_o sheep's-clothing_a that_o be_v with_o the_o saint_n word_n and_o practice_n in_o outward_a appearance_n but_o inward_o that_o be_v in_o their_o own_o proper_a nature_n fruit_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v raven_a wolf_n that_o be_v destroyer_n of_o the_o flock_n mat._n 7._o 15._o and_o the_o antichrist_n which_o john_n speak_v 1_o john_n 2._o 19_o they_o be_v such_o as_o go_v from_o the_o saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n they_o go_v out_o of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o carry_v with_o they_o the_o form_n of_o righteousness_n and_o truth_n and_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n but_o without_o the_o power_n and_o have_v lose_v it_o and_o be_v depart_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n have_v possess_v they_o and_o now_o lead_v they_o and_o rule_v they_o and_o they_o be_v antichrist_n to_o wit_n against_o he_o and_o contrary_a to_o he_o and_o these_o be_v the_o false_a prophet_n and_o deceiver_n that_o go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n and_o deceive_v it_o and_o led_z many_z aside_o into_o error_n and_o many_o follow_v their_o pernicious_a and_o hurtful_a way_n as_o peter_n say_v 2_o pet._n 2._o 2_o 3._o and_o paul_n speak_v of_o such_o as_o have_v the_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n and_o in_o word_n profess_v god_n but_o in_o work_n deny_v he_o such_o be_v the_o antichrist_n and_o deceiver_n in_o the_o apostle_n day_n and_o such_o they_o be_v this_o day_n in_o the_o world_n whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o antichrist_n often_o appear_v in_o the_o world_n as_o a_o saint_n as_o a_o righteous_a one_o and_o the_o many_o antichrist_n they_o have_v get_v the_o form_n and_o appearance_n of_o church_n ministry_n worship_n and_o ordinance_n and_o thus_o they_o appear_v deceive_v the_o world_n and_o they_o that_o dwell_v therein_o with_o the_o appearance_n and_o vain-shew_a of_o faith_n worship_n and_o religion_n without_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n for_o unto_o that_o antichrist_n be_v a_o enemy_n even_o a_o destroyer_n a_o persecutor_n and_o gainsayer_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o work_n and_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n and_o true_a faith_n bring_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n though_o to_o deceive_v the_o world_n he_o can_v transform_v himself_o into_o and_o appear_v as_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n 6._o again_o so_o deceivable_a and_o mysterious_a be_v and_o have_v the_o appearance_n and_o work_v of_o antichrist_n be_v in_o the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v not_o always_o dwell_v in_o one_o kind_n of_o form_n and_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o righteousness_n but_o he_o have_v dwell_v in_o many_o appearance_n and_o remove_v out_o of_o one_o false_a form_n into_o another_o according_a to_o his_o opportunity_n and_o advantage_n whereby_o he_o can_v deceive_v and_o sometime_o dwell_v in_o one_o form_n with_o pretence_n of_o zeal_n and_o performance_n of_o duty_n to_o god_n he_o have_v envy_v persecute_v and_o destroy_v many_o other_o in_o other_o way_n of_o profession_n more_o zealous_a upright_a and_o sincere_a to_o god_n than_o themselves_o have_v be_v in_o the_o other_o form_n and_o by_o the_o colour_n of_o zeal_n and_o performance_n of_o duty_n have_v antichrist_n clothe_v himself_o in_o his_o envy_n persecution_n and_o murder_n of_o other_o as_o if_o he_o do_v not_o persecute_v nor_o impose_v upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o any_o nor_o exercise_v that_o rigour_n or_o justice_n as_o he_o have_v name_v his_o proceed_n though_o never_o so_o cruel_a and_o unjust_a towards_o any_o upon_o any_o term_n or_o account_n of_o wrath_n bitterness_n envy_n or_o cruelty_n but_o zeal_n duty_n and_o love_n to_o religion_n and_o to_o entinguish_v heresy_n etc._n etc._n this_o have_v be_v the_o pretence_n and_o cloak_n of_o antichrist_n in_o his_o cruel_a and_o hard_a deal_v with_o many_o man_n that_o have_v differ_v in_o principle_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n he_o have_v often_o show_v himself_o in_o his_o present_a form_n of_o godliness_n so_o zealous_a and_o dutiful_a for_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o way_n though_o never_o so_o idolatrous_a against_o all_o that_o have_v oppose_v it_o and_o gainsay_v his_o form_n and_o vain_a show_n that_o he_o have_v kill_v slay_v and_o exercise_v cruelty_n towards_o all_o that_o have_v be_v contrary_a or_o different-minded_n and_o though_o this_o have_v be_v bring_v forth_o by_o antichrist_n as_o he_o be_v the_o devil_n in_o himself_o and_o in_o downright_a envy_n malice_n persecution_n and_o wickedness_n yet_o it_o have_v be_v act_v and_o effect_v under_o the_o cloak_n of_o zeal_n duty_n and_o sincerity_n and_o out_o of_o pretence_n of_o love_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n and_o out_o of_o pretence_n of_o hatred_n against_o the_o contrary_n thus_o have_v antichrist_n though_o the_o devil_n that_o wicked_a one_o as_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n kind_a and_o proper_a sphere_n appear_v in_o the_o world_n as_o a_o zealous_a church-member_n as_o a_o saint_n as_o a_o promoter_n of_o righteousness_n and_o a_o destroyer_n of_o the_o contrary_a with_o these_o false_a cover_v have_v antichrist_n be_v clothe_v and_o hide_v from_o man_n and_o appear_v to_o be_v in_o his_o work_n and_o transaction_n as_o a_o good_a man_n as_o a_o lover_n of_o god_n and_o hater_n of_o iniquity_n while_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n he_o have_v be_v deceive_v man_n and_o destroy_v the_o innocent_a and_o lead_v the_o world_n to_o perpetual_a misery_n and_o destruction_n 7._o again_o so_o deceivable_a have_v the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n be_v in_o the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v always_o put_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o name_n of_o his_o church_n and_o the_o pretence_n of_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o the_o name_n of_o gospel_n doctrine_n ordinance_n ministry_n and_o worship_n upon_o whatsoever_o false_a way_n feign_a worship_n and_o deceitful_a profession_n that_o he_o have_v go_v about_o to_o set_v up_o and_o promote_v in_o the_o world_n among_o man_n i_o say_v upon_o the_o worst_a and_o most_o idolatrous_a way_n of_o superstition_n and_o the_o most_o false_a feign_a formal_a worship_n that_o ever_o have_v be_v in_o the_o world_n antichrist_n have_v put_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n his_o church_n and_o worship_n upon_o they_o and_o impose_v and_o force_v the_o belief_n and_o practice_n of_o much_o false_a worship_n false_a doctrine_n and_o formal_a way_n under_o the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o the_o true_a christ_n his_o doctrine_n and_o worship_n and_o upon_o pain_n and_o penalty_n have_v enjoin_v and_o command_v the_o belief_n and_o practice_n of_o such_o thing_n not_o as_o if_o they_o be_v of_o antichrist_n superstitious_a evil_a false_a or_o feign_a but_o as_o if_o they_o be_v of_o christ_n altogether_o and_o must_v be_v believe_v and_o practise_v as_o by_o his_o name_n and_o under_o his_o authority_n thus_o have_v be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n of_o that_o man_n of_o sin_n the_o antichrist_n all_o the_o evil_a way_n he_o have_v conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o in_o the_o world_n all_o the_o idolatrous_a worship_n and_o false_a faith_n and_o doctrine_n and_o all_o the_o cruelty_n murder_n and_o unjust_a deal_v to_o the_o very_a destroy_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o all_o the_o unrighteousness_n and_o deceivableness_n exercise_v by_o antichrist_n in_o the_o world_n have_v put_v all_o this_o on_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o pretend_v christ_n for_o it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n of_o he_o and_o from_o he_o when_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n it_o have_v be_v contrary_a to_o the_o true_a christ_n and_o tend_v to_o kill_v and_o destroy_v he_o thus_o have_v antichrist_n the_o devil_n be_v cloak_v with_o false_a cover_v and_o deceitful_a pretence_n in_o his_o work_n among_o man_n that_o wicked_a spirit_n have_v false_o call_v the_o great_a of_o pride_n and_o ambition_n decency_n and_o true_a honour_n covetousness_n and_o deceitful_a deal_v have_v he_o style_v good_a husbandry_n and_o prudent-walking_a and_o the_o most_o cruel_a and_o unjust_a judgement_n the_o oppression_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o grind_n of_o the_o face_n of_o the_o innocent_a have_v that_o spirit_n false_o title_v equal_a proceed_n justice_n and_o according_a to_o law_n
they_o the_o truth_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v prove_v and_o right_o consider_v by_o the_o king_n 〈◊〉_d all_o other_o no_o just_a occasion_n will_v be_v find_v for_o this_o our_o adversary_n charge_v nor_o 〈◊〉_d place_n can_v right_o be_v find_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o king_n for_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tion_n but_o may_v upon_o just_a trial_n condemn_v both_o accuser_n and_o accusatiâ—â—_n i_o mean_v not_o destroy_v the_o man_n but_o reprove_v the_o accuser_n and_o his_o lie_n â—…er_o and_o now_o i_o shall_v proceed_v to_o the_o accusation_n itself_o and_o shall_v lay_v open_a the_o folly_n 〈◊〉_d â—â—norance_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o accusation_n as_o well_o as_o i_o have_v do_v the_o wickedness_n 〈◊〉_d the_o manner_n of_o it_o 〈◊〉_d the_o true_a protestant_a religion_n have_v be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v root_v out_o by_o the_o quaker_n 〈◊〉_d this_o be_v the_o charge_n itself_o â—â—sw_n if_o by_o true_a protestant_a religion_n the_o accuser_n mean_v true_a christian_n reliâ—â—â—â—_n than_o i_o deny_v his_o accusation_n utter_o and_o do_v charge_v he_o to_o be_v a_o slanderâ—…_n liar_n and_o false_a accuser_n and_o must_v desire_v of_o the_o king_n that_o such_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d take_v notice_n of_o who_o have_v abuse_v and_o dishonour_v he_o and_o that_o very_a 〈◊〉_d in_o present_v he_o with_o lie_n and_o falsehood_n for_o welcome_n which_o be_v inâ—…_n lesâ—_n than_o disgrace_n to_o both_o the_o person_n and_o office_n of_o a_o king_n what_o a_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—tending_v so_o much_o to_o love_n and_o loyalty_n and_o so_o much_o rejoice_v on_o his_o beâ—â—â—â—â—nd_n as_o if_o he_o be_v one_o of_o his_o choice_a subject_n and_o give_v such_o reverence_n and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o he_o and_o attempt_v so_o high_a as_o to_o be_v the_o king_n informer_n and_o instructor_n 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v find_v a_o presenter_n of_o falsehood_n and_o slander_n against_o as_o good_a subâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d the_o nation_n as_o himself_o o_o how_o abominable_a be_v this_o both_o to_o god_n and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o whole_a kingdom_n that_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v much_o more_o that_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v pass_v unreproved_a for_o we_o be_v of_o the_o true_a christian_a religion_n as_o beâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d have_v say_v even_o in_o the_o same_o way_n and_o of_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o be_v the_o holy_a 〈◊〉_d and_o for_o that_o religion_n we_o stand_v to_o do_v and_o suffer_v all_o thing_n for_o that_o cause_n 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o true_a christian_a religion_n sake_n but_o if_o this_o our_o accuser_n by_o protestant_a religion_n mean_v the_o sect_n of_o lutheâ—…â—r_n â—r_z of_o the_o sect_n of_o calvinist_n so_o call_v or_o whosoever_o else_o which_o i_o do_v 〈◊〉_d hearty_o that_o i_o have_v the_o full_a intent_n of_o his_o mind_n of_o who_o he_o mean_v by_o the_o true_a protestant_n for_o his_o word_n admit_v of_o divers_a acceptation_n and_o so_o a_o sound_a answer_n can_v hardly_o be_v give_v while_o i_o do_v answer_v only_o what_o i_o suppose_v to_o be_v his_o meaning_n by_o true_a protestant_a religion_n for_o there_o be_v divers_a sort_n of_o protestant_n lutheran_n calvinist_n and_o many_o other_o which_o be_v all_o protestant_n and_o have_v protest_v against_o the_o pope_n each_o one_o sort_n of_o they_o say_v they_o be_v the_o true_a christian_n and_o true_a protestant_n yet_o be_v very_o much_o divide_v among_o themselves_o even_o to_o the_o kill_n and_o persecute_v one_o of_o another_o so_o that_o which_o sort_n this_o man_n mean_v and_o who_o of_o they_o be_v of_o the_o true_a protestant_a religion_n which_o we_o will_v root_v out_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v doubtful_a i_o will_v i_o know_v his_o meaning_n that_o i_o may_v give_v he_o a_o true_a answer_n and_o sound_n for_o we_o may_v deny_v and_o oppose_v protestant_a religion_n or_o some_o part_n of_o it_o that_o be_v some_o sect_n or_o divers_a sort_n that_o have_v protest_v against_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o yet_o be_v no_o transgressor_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n not_o many_o man_n for_o divers_a of_o the_o protestant_n themselves_o be_v deny_v other_o of_o the_o protestant_n and_o their_o religion_n and_o it_o be_v my_o belief_n in_o this_o case_n that_o some_o have_v desert_v the_o pope_n and_o the_o papist_n religion_n upon_o bad_a ground_n and_o have_v take_v up_o a_o religion_n as_o bad_a and_o no_o better_o than_o popery_n not_o that_o i_o justify_v popery_n in_o all_o thing_n but_o have_v a_o large_a witness_n to_o give_v against_o it_o and_o man_n ought_v to_o protest_v against_o it_o yet_o i_o say_v some_o call_a protestant_n in_o their_o religion_n be_v as_o corrupt_v as_o any_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n so_o on_o some_o account_n i_o may_v as_o lawful_o deny_a protestant_a religion_n or_o some_o sort_n of_o they_o that_o do_v profess_v it_o as_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n for_o it_o be_v as_o corrupt_v some_o part_n of_o it_o and_o no_o more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o it_o this_o be_v speak_v in_o general_a of_o it_o because_o his_o accusation_n be_v general_a now_o if_o i_o have_v his_o full_a intent_n whether_o he_o mean_v lutheran_n or_o calvinist_n or_o what_o other_o if_o not_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o true_a protestant_a religion_n that_o we_o will_v root_v out_o than_o i_o shall_v insist_v upon_o that_o particular_a sort_n and_o give_v my_o exception_n against_o they_o for_o i_o have_v many_o thing_n to_o object_n at_o least_o and_o some_o thing_n whole_o to_o except_v against_o in_o the_o protestant_a religion_n or_o some_o sort_n of_o it_o not_o that_o i_o condemn_v or_o judge_v every_o individual_a man_n of_o the_o protestant_a religion_n for_o i_o believe_v there_o be_v many_o that_o be_v sincere_a and_o zealous_a towards_o god_n though_o with_o some_o error_n in_o judgement_n yet_o as_o to_o the_o form_n of_o worship_n and_o constitution_n of_o church_n and_o ministry_n and_o ordinance_n in_o the_o protestant_a religion_n it_o be_v much_o if_o not_o whole_o differ_v and_o contrary_a to_o the_o church_n ministry_n worship_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o true_a christian_n in_o their_o day_n and_o more_o than_o this_o i_o now_o may_v not_o say_v a_o more_o full_a answer_n i_o can_v give_v to_o this_o charge_n except_o that_o i_o do_v know_v what_o sort_n of_o protestant_n he_o intend_v which_o if_o i_o do_v i_o shall_v utter_v my_o mind_n more_o large_a as_o to_o the_o matter_n according_a as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n give_v i_o utterance_n and_o now_o that_o i_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o manner_n and_o also_o of_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o charge_n i_o shall_v hint_n partly_o of_o the_o end_n and_o purpose_n of_o his_o thus_o accuse_v as_o to_o the_o king_n his_o end_n intent_n and_o purpose_n of_o his_o thus_o charge_v we_o must_v needs_o be_v and_o it_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v out_o of_o malice_n wrath_n and_o enmity_n for_o to_o incense_v and_o move_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o king_n against_o we_o to_o destroy_v we_o as_o i_o have_v before_o mention_v and_o in_o answer_n to_o this_o some_o thing_n most_o especial_o be_v considerable_a to_o the_o king_n and_o all_o his_o friend_n 1._o if_o he_o shall_v upon_o the_o report_n of_o this_o man_n or_o any_o other_o let_v his_o heart_n be_v move_v into_o rigour_n and_o enmity_n against_o we_o and_o thereby_o seek_v intend_v or_o work_v evil_a against_o we_o to_o destroy_v we_o he_o do_v but_o fill_v the_o land_n with_o violence_n cruelty_n and_o persecution_n and_o innocent_a blood_n and_o fill_v his_o government_n with_o oppression_n and_o tyranny_n and_o provoke_v the_o god_n of_o heaven_n against_o he_o to_o destroy_v he_o and_o overthrow_v his_o kingdom_n and_o power_n and_o government_n and_o this_o will_v doubtless_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o receive_v such_o a_o man_n counsel_n and_o of_o his_o so_o proceed_v if_o that_o he_o seek_v to_o pluck_v up_o what_o the_o lord_n have_v plant_v and_o if_o he_o dip_v hiâ—_n hand_n in_o innocent_a suffering_n of_o god_n people_n unjust_o and_o if_o he_o reach_v forth_o his_o hand_n to_o touch_v god_n anoint_v and_o hurt_v the_o peaceable_a in_o his_o land_n thâ—â—_n shall_v the_o lord_n take_v he_o from_o his_o authority_n and_o give_v his_o dominion_n to_o another_o more_o worthy_a than_o he_o and_o this_o be_v for_o he_o to_o consider_v in_o the_o coolness_n of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 2._o â—f_n he_o do_v proceed_v to_o do_v any_o thing_n against_o we_o or_o be_v move_v in_o his_o heart_n â—…unto_o bare_o upon_o the_o report_n of_o this_o or_o such_o other_o man_n without_o hear_v face_n to_o face_n and_o lawful_a trial_n in_o the_o matter_n and_o hear_v our_o answer_n and_o â—â—fence_n as_o well_o as_o our_o enemy_n charge_v against_o we_o then_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o
your_o power_n if_o that_o i_o say_v you_o oppose_v his_o work_n and_o will_v seek_v to_o bind_v and_o limit_v his_o spirit_n in_o his_o people_n and_o will_v yet_o force_v and_o impose_v upon_o conscience_n by_o outward_a violence_n and_o kill_v and_o persecute_v unto_o death_n and_o banishment_n for_o matter_n of_o conscience_n and_o because_o of_o difference_n in_o judgement_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n then_o thus_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v unto_o you_o you_o shall_v fall_v and_o perish_v and_o be_v trouble_v and_o blessing_n and_o prosperity_n shall_v not_o be_v unto_o you_o if_o it_o be_v not_o thus_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o speak_v by_o i_o well_o friend_n even_o all_o you_o that_o have_v authority_n and_o power_n in_o the_o government_n of_o this_o world_n be_v near_o concern_v to_o take_v special_a notice_n of_o these_o thing_n present_v unto_o you_o see_v the_o effect_n of_o these_o two_o cause_n be_v both_o very_a weighty_a and_o infallible_o certain_a even_o to_o youward_n particular_o very_o weighty_a because_o peace_n prosperity_n and_o happiness_n or_o misery_n distraction_n and_o downfall_n to_o you_o be_v depend_v upon_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o cause_n infallible_o certain_a because_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n almighty_n be_v such_o that_o he_o must_v bring_v reward_n upon_o all_o according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o his_o justice_n can_v be_v divert_v but_o if_o you_o permit_v free_a liberty_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o godliness_n in_o faith_n and_o worship_n unto_o all_o people_n under_o your_o power_n then_o shall_v peace_n and_o prosperity_n be_v unto_o you_o according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n but_o if_o you_o impose_v upon_o conscience_n in_o any_o wise_a by_o force_n in_o religious_a matter_n and_o will_v not_o be_v instruct_v and_o advise_v to_o the_o contrary_a then_o shall_v misery_n and_o destruction_n certain_o be_v unto_o you_o according_a to_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n vengeance_n these_o thing_n be_v so_o as_o a_o servant_n of_o god_n i_o present_v they_o to_o you_o and_o not_o upon_o fiction_n or_o fancy_n but_o as_o i_o have_v receive_v they_o from_o the_o lord_n god_n by_o his_o spirit_n which_o signify_v the_o verity_n and_o certainty_n of_o those_o thing_n in_o my_o soul_n friend_n doubt_v not_o of_o these_o thing_n for_o very_o the_o time_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o it_o must_v sure_o come_v to_o pass_v my_o spirit_n shall_v see_v it_o and_o rejoice_v therein_o if_o in_o this_o body_n i_o may_v not_o behold_v it_o that_o impose_v and_o force_v of_o conscience_n by_o law_n and_o ordinance_n of_o man_n upon_o penalty_n on_o man_n person_n and_o estate_n in_o religious_a matter_n shall_v be_v expunge_v subdue_v and_o abandon_v in_o these_o nation_n and_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o but_o liberty_n liberty_n shall_v be_v replanted_n embrace_v and_o renown_v among_o man_n and_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o peace_n true_a liberty_n and_o freedom_n justice_n and_o true_a judgement_n with_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n thereof_o shall_v flourish_v and_o grow_v and_o prosper_v on_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o contrary_n shall_v fall_v and_o rise_v no_o more_o this_o day_n be_v dawn_v nigh_o it_o be_v at_o the_o door_n blessed_n be_v they_o that_o be_v prepare_v for_o it_o wherefore_o let_v all_o flesh_n hear_v and_o fear_v bow_n and_o tremble_v and_o let_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o righteous_a rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a let_v all_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n put_v on_o the_o garment_n of_o praise_n and_o deliverance_n for_o the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o antichrist_n with_o all_o his_o strength_n and_o power_n force_n and_o policy_n shall_v be_v a_o hiss_v and_o reproach_n and_o shame_n contempt_n unto_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a and_o among_o who_o the_o lord_n god_n omnipotent_a do_v and_o must_v reign_v and_o rule_n in_o dominion_n and_o glory_n and_o power_n over_o all_o forever_o and_o evermore_o e._n b._n london_n this_o 12_o month_n 1661._o antichrist_n government_n just_o detect_v etc._n etc._n chap._n 1._o concern_v impose_v religion_n the_o case_n state_v and_o the_o unrighteousness_n thereof_o show_v with_o the_o danger_n thereof_o also_o make_v appear_v by_o manifest_a proof_n present_v unto_o the_o ruler_n and_o people_n of_o our_o age_n throughout_o the_o world_n to_o impose_v any_o kind_a of_o religion_n any_o way_n of_o worship_n or_o form_n of_o faith_n and_o outward_a conformity_n in_o any_o practice_n of_o duty_n to_o god-ward_n by_o a_o external_n authority_n of_o man_n through_o force_n of_o law_n command_v and_o require_v such_o conformity_n in_o faith_n and_o worship_n upon_o pain_n penalty_n and_o forfeiture_n on_o man_n person_n and_o estate_n as_o have_v be_v practise_v in_o the_o world_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n among_o the_o nation_n profess_v christianity_n this_o thing_n be_v not_o of_o the_o lord_n nor_o according_a to_o command_n of_o christ_n and_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o primitive_a christian_n declare_v of_o in_o the_o scripture_n but_o be_v of_o antichrist_n and_o unrighteous_a unequal_a and_o dangerous_a to_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o both_o the_o imposer_n and_o the_o impose_v 1._o such_o kind_n of_o force_v and_o compel_v by_o force_n of_o outward_a law_n into_o such_o outward_a conformity_n of_o religion_n faith_n and_o worship_n church-government_n and_o ministry_n be_v never_o in_o be_v nor_o ever_o practise_v in_o the_o true_a christian_a church_n among_o the_o apostle_n in_o their_o day_n nor_o ever_o be_v such_o a_o thing_n know_v among_o the_o primitive_a christian_n there_o be_v no_o such_o kind_n of_o law_n make_v nor_o execute_v among_o they_o nor_o such_o force_n exercise_v on_o man_n person_n and_o estate_n in_o such_o case_n there_o be_v no_o outward_a violence_n use_v in_o the_o primitive_a time_n to_o compel_v any_o to_o conformity_n to_o christian_a faith_n worship_n and_o practice_n of_o christian_a religion_n none_o of_o the_o first_o christian_n be_v make_v true_o religious_a and_o convert_v from_o the_o way_n of_o error_n to_o the_o way_n of_o true_a christianity_n by_o such_o mean_n of_o outward_a force_n and_o commandment_n of_o man_n put_v upon_o they_o they_o be_v not_o i_o say_v convert_v themselves_o to_o the_o christian-faith_n and_o religion_n nor_o make_v conformable_a worshipper_n of_o god_n in_o his_o spirit_n by_o that_o way_n and_o mean_n nor_o do_v they_o seek_v to_o convert_v other_o into_o conformity_n to_o church-government_n and_o christian-worship_n by_o force_n of_o outward_a law_n upon_o pain_n and_o forfeiture_n these_o thing_n be_v not_o in_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o apostle_n day_n among_o the_o primitive_a christian_n 2._o but_o the_o true_a way_n of_o conversion_n among_o they_o to_o the_o christian-faith_n and_o worship_n and_o true_a church-government_n whereby_o people_n be_v make_v right_o conformable_a to_o the_o true_a christian_a religion_n as_o it_o be_v among_o the_o apostle_n be_v by_o and_o through_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n jesus_n preach_v among_o they_o in_o the_o power_n and_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o such_o as_o be_v true_o call_v and_o send_v of_o he_o which_o do_v turn_v people_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o that_o ministry_n wrought_v in_o they_o to_o receive_v it_o by_o which_o their_o conscience_n be_v convince_v and_o their_o heart_n persuade_v in_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o receive_v he_o and_o follow_v he_o and_o thus_o be_v they_o draw_v and_o beget_v and_o convert_v into_o the_o faith_n and_o worship_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a christiâ—…-religion_n and_o make_v conformable_a to_o the_o government_n and_o order_n of_o the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o this_o mean_n and_o way_n only_o and_o not_o at_o all_o by_o any_o outward_a force_n and_o compulsion_n exercise_v upon_o they_o they_o be_v convert_v to_o the_o true_a christian-religion_n and_o to_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n and_o by_o the_o same_o way_n do_v they_o convert_v and_o turn_v other_o to_o the_o same_o and_o this_o only_o be_v the_o perfect_a way_n of_o christian-conformity_n to_o the_o true_a christian-worship_n and_o church-gâ—…ment_a it_o ever_o be_v since_o the_o begin_n of_o christianity_n in_o the_o world_n and_o iâ—â—nto_o this_o day_n even_o to_o persuade_v the_o heart_n and_o to_o convince_v the_o conscience_n inward_o by_o the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n through_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o love_n and_o meekness_n and_o patience_n and_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n hold_v forth_o in_o doctrine_n and_o conversation_n which_o may_v answer_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n in_o all_o man_n conscience_n
hereby_o and_o in_o this_o way_n be_v true_a conversion_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o the_o turn_a man_n from_o all_o error_n unto_o the_o truth_n and_o from_o all_o false_a worship_n and_o heresy_n and_o evil_a wayâ—s_n unto_o the_o true_a christian-worship_n and_o conformity_n to_o holy_a church_n and_o religion_n this_o i_o say_v be_v the_o way_n among_o the_o primitive_a christian_n â—…d_v apostle_n of_o old_a and_o be_v the_o same_o among_o the_o true_a christian_n in_o this_o age_n and_o they_o that_o will_v conform_v other_o and_o be_v conform_v themselves_o otherwise_o in_o this_o case_n of_o religion_n and_o worship_n to_o god-ward_n be_v not_o in_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o saint_n but_o out_o of_o the_o life_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o first_o christian_n and_o precedent_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o hereafter_o be_v manifest_v the_o way_n and_o practice_n of_o impose_v religion_n and_o conformity_n in_o worship_n and_o church-government_n by_o force_n as_o aforesaid_a be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v according_a to_o the_o practice_n and_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o primitive_a church_n of_o christian_n that_o they_o be_v even_o contrary_a to_o the_o command_n and_o exhortation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n and_o example_n of_o the_o scripture_n 1._o as_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o wheat_n and_o the_o tare_n mat._n 13._o when_o it_o be_v desire_v of_o the_o servant_n that_o they_o may_v go_v and_o gather_v out_o the_o tare_n that_o the_o enemy_n have_v sow_v from_o among_o the_o wheat_n it_o be_v command_v to_o the_o contrary_a by_o the_o husbandman_n even_o that_o they_o shall_v suffer_v the_o tare_n to_o grow_v among_o the_o wheat_n till_o the_o harvest_n and_o not_o pluck_v they_o up_o lest_o they_o hurt_v the_o wheat_n thereby_o now_o though_o there_o be_v a_o invisible_a mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n secret_o signify_v in_o this_o parable_n more_o than_o may_v here_o be_v say_v yet_o it_o be_v also_o clear_o signify_v that_o christ_n will_v have_v no_o imposition_n nor_o violence_n use_v upon_o thâ—_n tare_n nor_o that_o they_o shall_v pluck_v they_o up_o by_o force_n but_o that_o the_o good_a corn_n and_o the_o bad_a 〈◊〉_d grow_v together_o in_o one_o field_n till_o the_o harvest_n and_o thus_o much_o this_o parable_n bear_v the_o proof_n of_o suppose_v there_o be_v heresy_n and_o heretic_n and_o profane_a person_n that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o truth_n but_o in_o error_n who_o be_v bad_a corn_n even_o as_o the_o tare_n to_o the_o wheat_n in_o that_o kingdom_n city_n or_o family_n where_o there_o be_v also_o convert_a saint_n and_o holy_a person_n and_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v as_o the_o wheat_n to_o the_o tare_n yet_o such_o heretic_n and_o profane_a person_n that_o be_v in_o error_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v pluck_v up_o violent_o to_o wit_n imprison_v banish_v and_o put_v to_o death_n burn_v and_o destroy_v from_o among_o the_o righteous_a though_o they_o grow_v among_o they_o even_o in_o the_o sâ—…_n field_n the_o convert_a saint_n ought_v not_o i_o say_v to_o destroy_v by_o punishment_n or_o death_n the_o heretic_n and_o unconvert_v and_o unconformable_a person_n from_o among_o they_o but_o they_o be_v to_o let_v they_o live_v even_o grow_v among_o they_o in_o the_o same_o field_n in_o the_o same_o kingdom_n city_n or_o family_n till_o harvest_n and_o thus_o much_o the_o parable_n may_v true_o signify_v even_o a_o liberty_n to_o live_v for_o the_o tare_n the_o bad_a corn_n the_o evil_a person_n among_o the_o wheat_n the_o righteous_a persâ—…_n without_o be_v impose_v upon_o by_o cruel_a force_n and_o outward_a violence_n to_o compel_v into_o conformity_n 2._o as_o in_o the_o case_n among_o the_o saint_n and_o true_a believer_n where_o some_o believe_v 〈◊〉_d may_v 〈◊〉_d all_o 〈◊〉_d other_o do_v 〈◊〉_d hâ—…s_n and_o some_o esteem_v one_o day_n above_o 〈◊〉_d â—nd_v othery_a esteem_v every_o day_n alike_o rome_n 14._o here_o be_v some_o difference_n in_o judgement_n and_o practice_n among_o the_o believer_n about_o mâ—â—ts_n and_o dâ—â—es_n abouâ—â—_n which_o thiâ—…_n there_o have_v be_v much_o imposition_n and_o force_n use_v in_o the_o world_n since_o the_o apostle_n day_n well_o but_o what_o do_v the_o apostle_n paul_n 〈◊〉_d and_o advise_v in_o this_o case_n do_v 〈◊〉_d threaten_v violence_n towards_o any_o of_o they_o or_o signify_v any_o forcible_a command_n or_o imposition_n to_o be_v use_v to_o bring_v they_o into_o conformity_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o thing_n and_o matter_n about_o which_o they_o be_v divide_v no_o no_o but_o this_o be_v his_o advice_n to_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n of_o which_o he_o be_v a_o true_a and_o able_a minister_n judge_v not_o one_o another_o about_o such_o thing_n nor_o do_v not_o impose_v any_o practice_n upon_o thy_o brother_n for_o to_o christ_n jesus_n â—…is_n master_n every_o believer_n stand_v or_o fall_v and_o say_v the_o apostle_n lâ—â—_n every_o man_n be_v full_o persuade_v in_o his_o own_o mind_n vers_fw-la 5._o and_o hereby_o it_o be_v manifest_o prove_v that_o in_o the_o church_n of_o primitive_a christian_n the_o saint_n and_o true_a christian_n be_v not_o impose_v upon_o by_o commandment_n of_o mâ—n_z or_o outward_a law_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o religion_n and_o practice_n of_o conscience_n there_o be_v no_o signification_n of_o force_n to_o be_v use_v for_o conformity_n but_o whâ—â—y_o contrary_a even_o every_o believeâ—_n have_v the_o liberty_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o as_o he_o be_v by_o that_o persuade_v in_o his_o own_o mind_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v in_o such_o case_n and_o every_o one_o be_v to_o mind_v the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o himself_o for_o to_o that_o he_o be_v to_o stand_v or_o fall_v and_o not_o to_o impose_v upon_o another_o no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o judge_v his_o brother_n in_o any_o case_n of_o difference_n in_o judgement_n or_o practice_n but_o they_o be_v to_o leave_v one_o another_o to_o the_o persuasion_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o their_o own_o mind_n 3._o as_o in_o the_o case_n where_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o saint_n to_o be_v likeminded_a â—â—il_n 3._o but_o say_v he_o if_o any_o 〈◊〉_d otherwise-minded_n god_n shall_v reveal_v even_o this_o unto_o you_o by_o which_o say_v it_o be_v manife_a that_o the_o unity_n and_o conformity_n of_o saint_n in_o mind_n and_o practice_n be_v not_o by_o imposition_n or_o any_o outward_a force_n threaten_v or_o exercise_v upon_o their_o person_n or_o estate_n but_o contrariwise_a if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o mind_n and_o practice_n among_o any_o of_o they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v amend_v and_o unity_n make_v up_o when_o god_n reveal_v the_o same_o truth_n in_o all_o as_o he_o have_v do_v in_o some_o if_o any_o be_v not_o so_o mind_v in_o any_o thing_n as_o other_o be_v they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v impose_v upon_o but_o let_v god_n reveal_v the_o same_o and_o bring_v into_o conformity_n this_o be_v the_o apostle_n counsel_n and_o vers_fw-la 16._o nevertheless_o whereunto_o we_o have_v already_o attain_v let_v we_o walk_v by_o the_o same_o rule_n that_o be_v to_o â—â—y_v so_o far_o as_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v make_v manifest_a or_o in_o whâ—â—_n measure_v the_o perfection_n thereof_o be_v attain_v unto_o let_v every_o one_o walk_v in_o the_o same_o measure_n and_o by_o the_o same_o rule_n and_o if_o any_o have_v not_o the_o selfsame_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o know_v the_o selfsame_a thing_n let_v such_o alone_a without_o impose_v upon_o they_o leave_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o light_n and_o knowledge_n that_o they_o have_v receive_v though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o selfsame_a measure_n that_o other_o have_v receive_v and_o if_o they_o want_v any_o knowledge_n or_o be_v in_o any_o thing_n otherwise-minded_n god_n shall_v reveal_v the_o same_o unto_o they_o even_o the_o same_o thing_n as_o they_o grow_v in_o the_o same_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o knowledge_n and_o here_o be_v the_o perfect_a way_n of_o unity_n and_o conformity_n as_o the_o primitive_a christian_n be_v exercise_v in_o the_o true_a faith_n and_o worship_n and_o true_a christian_a religion_n in_o their_o day_n and_o so_o to_o impose_v by_o force_n upon_o paint_n and_o forfeiture_n in_o religious_a matter_n be_v clear_o contrary_a to_o all_o these_o scripture_n and_o to_o many_o more_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n 4._o in_o that_o case_n 1_o pet._n 5._o 2_o 3._o where_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o elder_n to_o take_v â—â—e_z overâ—â—ght_n of_o god_n flock_n not_o by_o constraint_n or_o force_n but_o willing_o not_o for_o 〈◊〉_d by_o lucâ—â—_n but_o of_o a_o ready_a mind_n neither_o 〈◊〉_d be_v lord_n â—ver_o god_n heritage_n which_o câ—…ly_o signify_v against_o
appear_v in_o the_o world_n than_o he_o transform_v into_o the_o likeness_n and_o formal_a appearance_n of_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o when_o the_o devil_n can_v kill_v christ_n so_o but_o that_o christ_n will_v rise_v again_o appear_v and_o live_v for_o ever_o contrary_a to_o all_o the_o malice_n and_o enmity_n of_o the_o devil_n then_o rather_o than_o he_o will_v submit_v to_o be_v no_o more_o he_o will_v transform_v himself_o and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o profess_v he_o in_o word_n and_o seem_v a_o friend_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n and_o this_o he_o do_v that_o he_o may_v live_v still_o in_o the_o world_n and_o by_o deceiveableness_n beguile_v the_o son_n of_o man_n into_o perpetual_a destruction_n 9_o and_o the_o very_a work_n of_o antichrist_n this_o day_n in_o the_o world_n be_v to_o deceive_v beguile_v seduce_v and_o betray_v the_o world_n and_o all_o mankind_n it_o be_v his_o only_a work_n and_o calling_n as_o i_o may_v say_v to_o deceive_v it_o be_v his_o nature_n and_o property_n to_o work_v deceitful_o and_o thus_o it_o ever_o be_v with_o he_o it_o have_v be_v his_o property_n and_o his_o work_n in_o all_o age_n and_o in_o every_o age_n since_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o deceive_v and_o beguile_v to_o lead_v man_n from_o god_n and_o to_o lead_v they_o into_o perdition_n this_o i_o say_v have_v ever_o be_v his_o work_n in_o the_o world_n and_o by_o the_o mean_v aforesaid_a to_o wit_n by_o transform_v and_o change_v himself_o into_o the_o likeness_n of_o righteousness_n and_o verity_n and_o put_v the_o pretence_n of_o goodness_n virtue_n and_o holiness_n upon_o his_o action_n and_o do_n though_o never_o so_o evil_a and_o unrighteous_a he_o have_v always_o i_o say_v by_o this_o mean_n and_o in_o this_o way_n deceive_v the_o world_n by_o appear_v as_o a_o saint_n as_o a_o well-doer_n as_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n pretend_v wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o virtue_n and_o colour_v his_o deed_n thereby_o as_o be_v prove_v in_o the_o case_n of_o the_o first_o deceive_v of_o eve_n what_o say_v satan_n to_o the_o woman_n not_o that_o i_o be_o such_o a_o one_o and_o do_v intend_v to_o deceive_v thou_o with_o falsity_n but_o thou_o shall_v be_v as_o god_n thou_o shall_v be_v wise_a of_o thyself_o and_o know_v and_o be_v and_o do_v as_o god_n here_o be_v a_o fair_a pretence_n by_o which_o he_o deceive_v the_o woman_n and_o the_o false_a prophet_n and_o false_a apostle_n in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a do_v not_o deceive_v the_o world_n into_o a_o absolute_a denial_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o truth_n but_o do_v deceive_v they_o into_o the_o false_a profession_n of_o the_o same_o hold_v out_o the_o form_n of_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n and_o by_o feign_a word_n and_o good_a speech_n do_v deceive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o simple_a and_o by_o false_a doctrine_n and_o ordinance_n and_o form_n of_o religion_n do_v the_o antichrist_n deceive_v the_o world_n in_o day_n past_a as_o he_o do_v at_o this_o day_n for_o if_o he_o do_v appear_v to_o be_v as_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o property_n a_o devil_n deceiver_n and_o wicked_a one_o a_o leader_n to_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n and_o shall_v vindicate_v himself_o as_o such_o and_o entice_v and_o tempt_v people_n as_o such_o then_o none_o will_v believe_v he_o nor_o follow_v his_o way_n for_o none_o will_v willing_o be_v destroy_v but_o he_o appear_v not_o as_o such_o in_o the_o world_n but_o always_o transform_v himself_o into_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n and_o goodness_n still_o pretend_v the_o same_o and_o by_o this_o mean_n be_v he_o more_o capable_a to_o deceive_v mankind_n for_o he_o can_v so_o ready_o deceive_v and_o lead_v man_n to_o perdition_n in_o his_o own_o proper_a nature_n if_o he_o appear_v as_o he_o be_v such_o but_o therefore_o he_o appear_v contrary_a to_o what_o his_o own_o nature_n be_v and_o transform_v himself_o and_o thus_o do_v antichrist_n deceive_v the_o christian_a world_n so_o call_v at_o this_o day_n even_o by_o his_o false_a way_n of_o religion_n false_a worship_n false_a doctrine_n false_a humility_n false_a faith_n and_o false_a church_n pretend_v zeal_n and_o sanctity_n and_o such_o like_a herein_o and_o hereby_o general_o do_v antichrist_n that_o man_n of_o sin_n deceive_v and_o beguile_v the_o world_n unto_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n oh_o how_o many_o thousand_o of_o peoples_n of_o nation_n and_o country_n be_v at_o this_o day_n deceive_v on_o this_o wise_a think_v they_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o true_a way_n of_o religion_n faith_n and_o worship_n profess_v and_o perform_v these_o thing_n with_o much_o zeal_n as_o if_o they_o be_v indeed_o the_o way_n and_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n when_o as_o they_o be_v but_o false_a feign_a formal_a and_o of_o antichrist_n and_o deceivable_a to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n even_o show_v without_o substance_n form_n without_o life_n and_o power_n of_o antichrist_n and_o not_o of_o the_o true_a christ._n and_o thus_o and_o after_o this_o manner_n with_o the_o very_a likeness_n of_o righteousness_n and_o appearance_n of_o godliness_n and_o profession_n of_o faith_n and_o duty_n to_o god_n have_v antichrist_n deceive_v the_o world_n and_o do_v at_o this_o day_n delude_v nation_n to_o the_o perdition_n of_o thousand_o and_o antichrist_n do_v not_o general_o deceive_v man_n in_o his_o work_n and_o appearance_n as_o he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o proper_a nature_n but_o in_o his_o appearance_n and_o work_v transform_v and_o change_v into_o another_o likeness_n even_o into_o the_o likeness_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n by_o this_o mean_n and_o way_n satan_n antichrist_n and_o that_o man_n of_o sin_n do_v delude_v and_o deceive_v the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n 10._o what_o the_o work_n of_o antichrist_n be_v by_o what_o be_v say_v do_v partly_o appear_v his_o work_n be_v all_o deceivableness_n to_o deceive_v and_o delude_v the_o world_n to_o lead_v mankind_n captive_a in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n unto_o the_o destruction_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o to_o be_v cruel_a and_o hard-hearted_a envious_a malicious_a and_o perverse_a a_o hater_n and_o persecutor_n of_o goodness_n and_o good_a man_n and_o to_o murder_v and_o work_v wickedness_n to_o do_v all_o evil_a and_o to_o oppose_v gainsay_v and_o deny_v all_o good_a this_o in_o general_n be_v the_o work_n of_o antichrist_n though_o as_o to_o particular_n i_o now_o intend_v not_o to_o mention_v save_v as_o i_o have_v before_o show_v to_o impose_v upon_o conscience_n in_o religious_a matter_n by_o outward_a force_n and_o violence_n be_v a_o main_a principle_n work_v of_o antichrist_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o destroy_v person_n on_o the_o account_n of_o heresy_n and_o error_n and_o to_o use_v violence_n and_o cruel_a imposition_n in_o spiritual_a case_n contrary_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n these_o be_v work_n and_o way_n of_o antichrist_n which_o he_o bring_v forth_o in_o the_o world_n as_o also_o the_o promote_a of_o all_o the_o false_a and_o idolatrous_a worship_n and_o false_a church-government_n in_o the_o world_n and_o in_o short_a every_o evil_a work_n and_o word_n bring_v forth_o among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o antichrist_n which_o he_o seduce_v the_o world_n into_o the_o work_n and_o do_v of_o and_o to_o consider_v the_o state_n of_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v at_o this_o day_n and_o how_o it_o be_v deceive_v in_o many_o grievous_a and_o abominable_a way_n of_o error_n superstition_n idolatry_n and_o wickedness_n it_o make_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o righteous_a sad_a and_o mournful_a because_o of_o the_o deceivableness_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n of_o antichrist_n that_o man_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o world_n who_o deceive_v mankind_n with_o the_o appearance_n and_o show_v of_o godliness_n and_o lead_v the_o child_n of_o man_n in_o the_o way_n of_o ignorance_n death_n blindness_n and_o error_n yet_o hold_v they_o under_o a_o false_a pwerswasion_n of_o safety_n and_o security_n as_o if_o they_o be_v in_o the_o right_a way_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o path_n of_o happiness_n when_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v beguile_v and_o deceive_v and_o nigh_o unto_o the_o path_n of_o perdition_n oh_o how_o have_v antichrist_n prevail_v in_o these_o latter_a day_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o deceive_v the_o world_n with_o the_o very_a formal_a profession_n and_o practice_n of_o such_o doctrine_n and_o thing_n as_o the_o apostle_n hold_v and_o practise_v in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o their_o day_n but_o now_o antichrist_n he_o hold_v the_o form_n in_o his_o false_a spirit_n and_o have_v the_o appearance_n and_o likeness_n of_o
righteousness_n truth_n faith_n and_o worship_n without_o the_o power_n of_o god_n even_a likeness_n of_o the_o thing_n that_o the_o apostle_n and_o saint_n hold_v in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o hereby_o be_v the_o world_n deceive_v though_o antichrist_n have_v teach_v they_o to_o plead_v scripture_n and_o prove_v by_o scripture_n â—…t_v the_o apostle_n do_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o hold_v the_o same_o profession_n yet_o be_v now_o hold_v and_o profess_v out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o not_o in_o the_o same_o spirit_n that_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o it_o be_v but_o of_o antichrist_n and_o deceivable_a and_o lead_v captive_a the_o soul_n of_o man_n into_o destruction_n oh_o therefore_o that_o the_o world_n and_o all_o that_o dwell_v therein_o will_v consider_v the_o danger_n of_o that_o deceivable_a spirit_n of_o antichrist_n and_o how_o he_o deceive_v mankind_n and_o will_v turn_v from_o he_o and_o forsake_v the_o way_n and_o work_n of_o antichrist_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o not_o destroy_v oh_o all_o you_o call_v christian_n it_o be_v time_n to_o consider_v what_o spirit_n you_o be_v of_o and_o what_o spirit_n lead_v you_o and_o how_o you_o may_v escape_v his_o delusion_n for_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v come_v and_o he_o be_v gather_v people_n out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o antichrist_n and_o set_v they_o free_a from_o his_o cruel_a bond_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o liberty_n and_o freedom_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o bless_v be_v all_o they_o that_o witness_v this_o where_o christ_n reign_v and_o antichrist_n be_v subdue_v with_o his_o work_n and_o fruit_n and_o discover_v and_o destroy_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o come_v who_o come_v to_o judge_v the_o world_n in_o righteousness_n and_o truth_n 11._o these_o thing_n be_v say_v in_o general_a of_o antichrist_n now_o it_o remain_v to_o be_v show_v what_o the_o government_n of_o antichrist_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o where_o it_o be_v in_o be_v and_o who_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o kingdom_n be_v that_o antichrist_n the_o man_n of_o sin_n have_v a_o government_n a_o kingdom_n a_o power_n a_o authority_n a_o rule_n and_o a_o dominion_n which_o be_v indeed_o his_o government_n this_o be_v not_o doubtful_a to_o any_o but_o acknowledge_v by_o all_o but_o what_o this_o kingdom_n and_o government_n be_v many_o be_v ignorant_a now_o the_o kingdom_n and_o government_n of_o antichrist_n be_v not_o the_o government_n and_o authority_n of_o some_o particular_a man_n in_o some_o particular_a country_n and_o nation_n upon_o earth_n distinct_a from_o all_o other_o person_n and_o nation_n as_o if_o such_o a_o particular_a visible_a kingdom_n and_o authority_n be_v antichrist_n government_n and_o none_o beside_o but_o the_o authority_n kingdom_n and_o government_n of_o antichrist_n be_v more_o invisible_a more_o hide_v as_o it_o be_v more_o spiritual_a and_o undiscernible_a unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n than_o any_o visible_a outward_a kingdom_n be_v and_o indeed_o the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n be_v the_o authority_n and_o power_n of_o spiritual_a wickedness_n of_o spiritual_a invisible_a iniquity_n or_o the_o rule_n and_o dominion_n of_o the_o son_n of_o perdition_n of_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n exercise_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o spirit_n of_o all_o ungodly_a man_n this_o be_v the_o kingdom_n and_o government_n of_o antichrist_n a_o authority_n of_o spiritual_a wickedness_n a_o power_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n and_o of_o invisible_a prevail_a of_o the_o son_n of_o perdition_n in_o and_o over_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n not_o only_o of_o one_o person_n or_o in_o one_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n but_o in_o all_o sinful_a person_n and_o over_o all_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n antichrist_n government_n be_v such_o throughout_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n even_o a_o spiritual_a power_n of_o wickedness_n a_o dominion_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n rule_v and_o reign_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o many_o man_n even_o of_o all_o sinful_a man_n of_o all_o unjust_a man_n of_o all_o unconverted_a man_n through_o all_o nation_n in_o the_o world_n so_o that_o it_o may_v not_o true_o be_v say_v that_o antichrist_n kingdom_n and_o government_n be_v only_o the_o particular_a authority_n of_o any_o particular_a man_n in_o a_o particular_a nation_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o all_o other_o man_n and_o nation_n be_v free_a but_o it_o be_v as_o i_o have_v say_v the_o authority_n power_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o wickedness_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o evil_a man_n in_o all_o nation_n through_o the_o world_n and_o this_o be_v true_o the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n in_o itself_o 12._o this_o government_n be_v place_v and_o set_v up_o and_o chief_o the_o place_n and_o be_v of_o it_o be_v not_o only_o in_o all_o nation_n at_o large_a but_o in_o the_o heart_n even_o in_o particular_a heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o inward_a part_n of_o man_n be_v the_o place_n where_o antichrist_n government_n be_v his_o authority_n power_n and_o dominion_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o ungodly_a in_o the_o inward_a part_n of_o transgressor_n in_o the_o heart_n antichrist_n that_o man_n of_o sin_n dwell_v and_o work_v according_a as_o it_o be_v write_v 2_o thess._n 2._o 9_o 10._o speak_v of_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n who_o come_v be_v after_o the_o work_n of_o satan_n with_o all_o lie_a wonder_n and_o with_o all_o deceivableness_n of_o uurighteousness_n in_o they_o that_o perish_v his_o dwell_n and_o work_v be_v in_o they_o that_o perish_v in_o the_o ungodly_a in_o the_o hypocrite_n in_o all_o â—…aters_n in_o all_o false_a worshipper_n thus_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o the_o government_n of_o antichrist_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n not_o only_o to_o one_o man_n in_o some_o nation_n but_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o such_o man_n mention_v in_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n even_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n the_o spiritual_a wickedness_n the_o authority_n and_o power_n of_o that_o spirit_n that_o be_v against_o christ_n and_o contrary_a to_o he_o which_o be_v the_o rule_n kingdom_n and_o government_n of_o antichrist_n dwell_v and_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n even_o like_a as_o christ_n jesus_n dwell_v and_o walk_v in_o his_o saint_n as_o it_o be_v write_v so_o according_o do_v antichrist_n dwell_v and_o walk_v in_o all_o that_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o his_o kingdom_n yet_o notwithstanding_o the_o government_n of_o antichrist_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n original_o there_o as_o have_v get_v dominion_n and_o power_n over_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n and_o place_v itself_o in_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v its_o seat_n and_o where_o christ_n shall_v reign_v yet_o the_o government_n of_o antichrist_n be_v not_o so_o spiritual_a so_o hide_a and_o invisible_a in_o the_o heart_n but_o that_o it_o appear_v outward_o and_o visible_o in_o the_o action_n and_o fruit_n of_o man_n so_o that_o the_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n of_o man_n be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o sint_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n and_o his_o government_n apaear_v visible_a in_o antichristian_a way_n and_o work_n bring_v forth_o by_o man_n the_o sinfulness_n of_o man_n the_o hypocrisy_n of_o man_n the_o idolatry_n of_o man_n and_o the_o false_a principle_n and_o doctrine_n of_o man_n which_o appear_v visible_o be_v the_o work_n of_o antichrist_n and_o his_o government_n stand_v in_o these_o thing_n in_o these_o work_v he_o govern_v man_n and_o to_o the_o do_v of_o they_o he_o lead_v and_o rule_v man_n by_o his_o authority_n and_o power_n which_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o thus_o antichrist_n government_n appear_v visible_a and_o outward_a and_o be_v in_o the_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n of_o man_n to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o world_n as_o well_o as_o the_o work_n of_o his_o power_n and_o authority_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n inward_o and_o also_o antichrist_n government_n be_v extend_v not_o only_o as_o first_o dwell_v and_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o ungodly_a nor_o second_o as_o over_o the_o work_v of_o man_n particular_o but_o over_o the_o government_n of_o many_o nation_n and_o country_n in_o general_n be_v antichrist_n power_n and_o rule_n extend_v so_o that_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n be_v leaven_v and_o taste_v with_o antichristian-power_n and_o authority_n in_o many_o nation_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n have_v possess_v many_o heart_n many_o work_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o many_o government_n among_o man_n and_o this_o have_v appear_v and_o break_v forth_o visible_a in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o unrighteousness_n injustice_n oppression_n and_o persecution_n bring_v forth_o in_o