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and_o diverse_a reason_n scripture_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n only_o be_v not_o the_o flesh_n prove_v by_o testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o therefore_o have_v show_v what_o be_v the_o erroneous_a conceit_n of_o the_o papist_n concern_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o will_v confute_v it_o and_o prove_v that_o by_o flesh_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v not_o the_o body_n and_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n nor_o yet_o only_a the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o principal_o of_o the_o reason_n and_o will_n which_o they_o magnify_v with_o so_o many_o praise_n and_o this_o will_v appear_v by_o the_o clear_a evidence_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n by_o strong_a and_o demonstrative_a reason_n ground_v upon_o they_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o father_n yea_o even_o of_o the_o adversary_n themselves_o and_o first_o in_o the_o whole_a 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joh._n 14._o 26._o can_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v in_o error_n or_o truth_n or_o whether_o our_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v be_v true_a or_o false_a because_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n who_o only_o inlighten_v we_o and_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n now_o how_o shall_v he_o show_v we_o other_o thing_n so_o as_o we_o may_v know_v that_o he_o show_v they_o if_o he_o do_v not_o show_v we_o himself_o and_o make_v it_o know_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o teach_v we_o five_o if_o we_o be_v not_o assure_v that_o he_o be_v in_o we_o we_o can_v have_v no_o sound_a comfort_n because_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a comforter_n from_o who_o all_o sound_a comfort_n spring_v and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o which_o he_o be_v not_o the_o author_n be_v false_a ungrounded_a and_o mere_a delusion_n last_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o knowledge_n 5._o 2_o cor._n 13._o 5._o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o as_o that_o we_o have_v faith_n and_o that_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v also_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v the_o tree_n and_o root_n for_o the_o effect_n argue_v his_o cause_n as_o well_o as_o the_o cause_n his_o effect_n and_o not_o to_o know_v that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n be_v not_o to_o know_v that_o we_o have_v any_o grace_n us._n §_o sect._n 2._o the_o first_o infallible_a sign_n be_v the_o ministry_n and_o mean_n by_o which_o it_o have_v be_v wrought_v in_o us._n now_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v in_o we_o or_o no_o first_o by_o the_o ministry_n and_o mean_n which_o it_o vi_v to_o make_v entrance_n and_o to_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o the_o which_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o when_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o be_v somewhat_o amaze_v and_o affright_v with_o the_o canon_n shoot_v of_o legal_a threaten_n make_v as_o it_o be_v a_o large_a breach_n into_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o trumpet_n of_o the_o gospel_n sound_v offer_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o repent_v then_o this_o victorious_a captain_n make_v his_o entrance_n assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o drive_v it_o into_o corner_n take_v possession_n of_o all_o for_o god_n use_v the_o great_a monarch_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n show_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o galathian_o 2._o gal._n 3._o 2._o receive_v the_o spirit_n not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n but_o by_o the_o hear_n of_o faith_n that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n contain_v in_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v by_o he_o call_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 6._o spirit_n because_o by_o their_o preach_n they_o prepare_v the_o way_n for_o the_o spirit_n as_o john_n the_o baptist_n for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v as_o it_o be_v his_o harbinger_n to_o take_v up_o a_o lodging_n for_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n so_o that_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n by_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o enter_v which_o be_v not_o by_o dream_n and_o extraordinary_a revelation_n for_o this_o be_v the_o fanatical_a spirit_n of_o anabaptist_n and_o familist_n nor_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n only_o for_o he_o come_v not_o in_o this_o great_a &_o strong_a 12._o 1_o king_n 19_o 11._o 12._o wind_n that_o rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n nor_o in_o this_o earthquake_n which_o shake_v the_o foundation_n of_o man_n heart_n nor_o in_o this_o fire_n which_o consume_v all_o sinner_n that_o come_v in_o the_o way_n of_o it_o but_o when_o these_o have_v go_v before_o like_o a_o peal_n of_o canon_n that_o give_v warning_n of_o the_o come_n of_o this_o mighty_a prince_n than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v utter_v by_o the_o ambassador_n and_o herald_n of_o the_o great_a king_n and_o with_o it_o he_o enter_v and_o scate_v himself_o in_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o his_o royal_a throne_n spirit_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n &_o 1_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o gift_n in_o we_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n second_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o fight_v against_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o first_o general_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n wrought_v in_o we_o and_o then_o by_o their_o constancy_n and_o continuance_n for_o if_o the_o gift_n and_o endowment_n which_o we_o have_v be_v but_o mere_o natural_a or_o such_o as_o may_v be_v attain_v unto_o by_o our_o own_o art_n industry_n and_o endeavour_n then_o be_v they_o no_o infallible_a note_n of_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n or_o save_a grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o the_o which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o send_v down_o as_o it_o be_v from_o heaven_n into_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n oppose_v this_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o worldly_a man_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o we_o have_v receive_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n and_o a_o little_a after_o the_o natural_a man_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n 14_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 12._o 14_o of_o god_n again_o if_o they_o be_v but_o the_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o mere_o moral_a virtue_n and_o restrain_v grace_n which_o be_v common_a to_o civil_a worldling_n and_o have_v be_v also_o in_o many_o heathen_n and_o honest_a infidel_n then_o can_v we_o by_o they_o gather_v any_o assurance_n that_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n dwell_v and_o war_v in_o we_o against_o the_o flesh_n only_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o conscience_n and_o affection_n vice_n be_v curb_v and_o overruled_n by_o vice_n and_o one_o corrupt_a faculty_n by_o a_o other_o of_o the_o same_o kind_n operation_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v know_v by_o their_o constant_a &_o continual_a action_n and_o operation_n second_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o save_a grace_n thereof_o be_v constant_a and_o continual_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o incite_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n like_o the_o sun_n which_o from_o the_o rise_n shine_v still_o more_o glorious_o until_o noon_n day_n or_o a_o lively_a fountain_n which_o continual_o spring_v and_o send_v forth_o
person_n and_o so_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o natural_a man_n understand_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n learned_a zâ—â—â—hez_n understand_v 14._o 1_o cor_fw-la 2_o 14._o it_o not_o of_o he_o who_o be_v mere_o carnal_a but_o of_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n of_o he_o who_o be_v sanctify_v and_o so_o in_o 23._o mat_n 16._o 23._o truth_n must_v the_o like_a word_n speak_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o the_o apostle_n peter_n be_v necessary_o understand_v of_o his_o part_n alone_o which_o be_v unrenew_v math._n 16._o 23._o get_v thou_o behind_o i_o satan_n thou_o be_v a_o offence_n unto_o i_o for_o thou_o savoure_v not_o the_o 16._o mat._n 16._o 16._o thing_n that_o be_v of_o god_n but_o those_o that_o be_v of_o man_n see_v at_o this_o time_n he_o be_v true_o convert_v and_o a_o famous_a apostle_n of_o lesus_fw-la christ_n who_o a_o little_a before_o have_v show_v that_o in_o his_o part_n regenerate_v he_o savour_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n by_o that_o notable_a confession_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n spirit_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v the_o conflict_n between_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o carnal_a from_o which_o arise_v another_o between_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n for_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n answerable_o the_o judgement_n discern_v between_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n right_a and_o wrong_n good_a and_o evil_a do_v allow_v approve_v and_o esteem_v the_o one_o and_o disalow_v reject_v and_o vilifi_v the_o other_o but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o 2._o mat._n 22._o 29._o eccles_n 9_o 2._o still_o remain_v blind_v and_o mislead_v through_o natural_a ignorance_n the_o judgement_n mistake_v error_n for_o truth_n wrong_v for_o right_n and_o evil_a for_o good_a so_o our_o saviour_n say_v to_o the_o pharisee_n you_o eyre_n not_o know_v the_o scripture_n and_o david_n himself_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o state_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o wicked_a 35._o psal_n 73._o 15._o act._n 10._o 14._o 34._o 35._o in_o this_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n and_o that_o these_o thing_n happen_v alike_o to_o all_o be_v ready_a by_o a_o false_a judgement_n to_o condemn_v the_o generation_n of_o god_n child_n but_o after_o that_o go_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n his_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n his_o judgement_n then_o give_v right_a evidence_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o abrogate_a of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n after_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o break_n down_o of_o the_o partition_n wall_n between_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n judge_v the_o creature_n of_o god_n unclean_a which_o he_o have_v sanctify_v and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o confine_v within_o the_o land_n of_o jury_n that_o he_o may_v not_o preach_v the_o gospel_n unto_o the_o gentile_n but_o when_o god_n by_o vision_n have_v enlighten_v his_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o reform_v also_o the_o error_n of_o his_o judgement_n other_o §_o sect._n 5._o how_o these_o faculty_n of_o the_o mind_n prevatle_v one_o against_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v the_o conflict_n fight_v in_o the_o mind_n between_o knowledge_n and_o ignorance_n true_a and_o false_a judgement_n in_o which_o they_o as_o it_o be_v stab_v and_o wound_v one_o another_o and_o interchangeable_o both_o previle_n sometime_o and_o sometime_o be_v again_o foil_v and_o get_v the_o worst_a as_o for_o example_n knowledge_n in_o the_o regenerate_a part_n of_o the_o mind_n assault_v ignorance_n in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a and_o with_o the_o light_n of_o god_n truth_n scatter_v and_o dispel_v the_o dark_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n &_o soon_o after_o ignorance_n through_o the_o neglect_n of_o read_v meditation_n hear_v the_o word_n prayer_n &_o holy_a conference_n gather_v strength_n and_o blear_v again_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o understanding_n that_o it_o can_v so_o clear_o at_o least_o after_o a_o save_a feeling_n &_o experimental_a manner_n discern_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n but_o then_o again_o knowledge_n be_v renew_v and_o strengthen_v by_o those_o holy_a exercise_n recover_v itself_o and_o win_v the_o field_n so_o truth_n in_o that_o part_n of_o the_o judgement_n which_o be_v regenerate_v enter_v the_o list_n and_o strike_v at_o error_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n give_v it_o such_o a_o deadly_a wound_n that_o it_o never_o recover_v thorough_o of_o it_o and_o for_o the_o present_a it_o may_v be_v fall_v into_o a_o dead_a sound_n but_o yet_o it_o oftentimes_o through_o the_o help_n of_o subtle_a sophistry_n nince_n and_o sound_a destinction_n &_o cunning_a paralogisme_n bring_v in_o to_o aid_v it_o by_o the_o world_n and_o corrupt_a affection_n of_o the_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o make_v advantage_n to_o themselves_o by_o profitable_a error_n it_o recover_v strength_n and_o truth_n get_v a_o foil_n for_o the_o time_n but_o be_v again_o renew_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n it_o give_v error_n in_o the_o end_n a_o shameful_a overthrow_n another_o §_o sect._n 6._o the_o cause_n why_o the_o godly_a learn_v differ_v in_o judgement_n from_o one_o another_o from_o hence_o we_o learn_v what_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o man_n not_o only_o very_o learned_a and_o endue_v with_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n but_o also_o regenerate_v godly_a and_o religious_a do_v often_o in_o their_o judgement_n much_o differ_v from_o one_o another_o in_o the_o point_n of_o religion_n namely_o because_o their_o mind_n and_o judgement_n be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v so_o that_o the_o relic_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o they_o which_o iâ—_n the_o cause_n that_o they_o but_o know_v in_o part_n and_o see_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v through_o a_o glass_n dark_o like_o the_o man_n in_o the_o gospel_n who_o when_o his_o sight_n be_v first_o restore_v discern_v man_n walk_v as_o it_o have_v be_v tree_n the_o which_o imperfection_n of_o their_o spiritual_a sight_n and_o knowledge_n work_v in_o they_o only_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n and_o not_o any_o wel-setled_n judgement_n which_o make_v they_o to_o take_v that_o way_n which_o their_o conceit_n apprehend_v as_o the_o most_o likely_a and_o probable_a like_o diverse_a man_n intend_v to_o travel_v towards_o the_o same_o city_n who_o be_v uncertain_a and_o doubtful_a of_o the_o right_a way_n do_v choose_v diverse_a path_n one_o being_n more_o direct_a and_o other_o lead_v they_o out_o of_o the_o way_n or_o much_o about_o but_o yet_o all_o aim_v to_o go_v towards_o the_o same_o place_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o return_v into_o their_o way_n again_o and_o to_o make_v more_o haste_n in_o travel_v when_o upon_o inquiry_n receive_v better_a information_n they_o do_v perceive_v their_o former_a error_n and_o this_o also_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o same_o man_n otherwise_o go_v lie_v and_o religious_a do_v leave_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o fall_n into_o error_n after_o their_o judgement_n have_v be_v true_o enlighten_v the_o flesh_n prevail_a over_o the_o spirit_n in_o a_o new_a assault_n and_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o mind_n while_o with_o it_o mist_n and_o fog_n it_o darken_v the_o light_n which_o former_o do_v shine_v unto_o they_o the_o which_o befall_v they_o sometime_o not_o only_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o those_o point_n of_o religion_n which_o be_v of_o less_o consequence_n but_o also_o exceed_o weighty_a and_o fundamental_a as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o corinthian_n and_o the_o galathian_o even_o after_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v preach_v unto_o they_o the_o one_o err_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a the_o other_o in_o the_o main_a point_n of_o justification_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v the_o error_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n while_o it_o teach_v that_o the_o church_n can_v err_v for_o every_o man_n live_v have_v the_o flesh_n still_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o with_o it_o the_o relic_n of_o error_n and_o ignorance_n which_o sometime_o mislead_v and_o misguide_v he_o and_o that_o which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o every_o man_n be_v the_o case_n of_o all_o the_o same_o reason_n be_v of_o the_o whole_a and_o all_o the_o part_n and_o where_o as_o it_o 27._o joh._n 16._o 13._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 20._o 27._o may_v be_v object_v that_o the_o church_n have_v special_a promise_n of_o be_v enlighten_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o guide_v into_o all_o truth_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o like_a promise_n also_o be_v make_v to_o
in_o truth_n we_o be_v §_o 3_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v the_o former_a policy_n the_o second_o policy_n that_o the_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o be_v much_o better_a than_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v §_o 4_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v this_o policy_n also_o chap._n xii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n respect_v our_o estate_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o policy_n to_o persuade_v the_o faithful_a that_o they_o be_v hate_v of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v afflict_v §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o happy_a condition_n when_o our_o estate_n be_v most_o miserable_a §_o 3_o that_o outward_a privilege_n be_v no_o sure_a testimony_n that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n love_n §_o 4_o that_o worldly_a prosperity_n be_v no_o sure_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n or_o our_o happy_a condition_n §_o 5_o that_o a_o civil_a life_n be_v no_o sure_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n §_o 6_o that_o a_o bare_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o salvation_n §_o 7_o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o persuade_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o external_a ceremony_n §_o 8_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v the_o former_a policy_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n towards_o temporary_a believer_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o flesh_n in_o a_o subtle_a manner_n deceive_v temporary_n §_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v all_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o first_o our_o knowledge_n §_o 3_o how_o we_o may_v discern_v a_o true_a iustifi_a faith_n from_o that_o which_o be_v temporary_a §_o 4_o of_o the_o difference_n between_o true_a and_o false_a repentance_n §_o 5_o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o hypocrite_n §_o 6_o of_o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o move_v we_o to_o leave_v off_o from_o do_v good_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v hypocrisy_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o allure_a and_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n §_o 1_o the_o 1_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o sin_n be_v no_o sin_n §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o sin_n be_v but_o small_a which_o it_o persuade_v we_o to_o commit_v §_o 3_o the_o 3_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o commit_v lesser_a sin_n they_o will_v preserve_v we_o from_o great_a §_o 4_o the_o 4_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o some_o sin_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o may_v safe_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o sin_n §_o 6_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o by_o degree_n to_o commit_v heinous_a sin_n §_o 7_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o sin_n §_o 8_o the_o 8_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o pollicye_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o it_o use_v to_o hinder_v our_o repentance_n §_o 1_o the_o 1_o policy_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o our_o common_a sin_n be_v no_o sin_n and_o our_o heinous_a sin_n small_a and_o venial_a §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n be_v to_o extenuate_v and_o cover_v our_o sin_n with_o vain_a excuse_n as_o 1_o to_o pretend_v corruption_n of_o nature_n §_o 3_o second_o the_o flesh_n teach_v we_o to_o pretend_v custom_n §_o 4_o the_o 3_o deceit_n be_v to_o pretend_v poverty_n and_o necessity_n §_o 5_o the_o 4_o policy_n be_v to_o pretend_v a_o necessity_n of_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o calling_n §_o 6_o the_o 5_o deceit_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o time_n §_o 7_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o god_n be_v merciful_a §_o 8_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v our_o repentance_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o it_o use_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o perform_v holy_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n §_o 1_o of_o the_o 1_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o blind_a our_o mind_n and_o corrupt_a our_o judgment_n that_o we_o may_v not_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_a §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n in_o allege_v the_o difficullty_n that_o be_v in_o christian_a duty_n §_o 3_o the_o 3_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v the_o do_n of_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n §_o 4_o the_o 4_o policy_n in_o move_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o fair_a promise_n and_o faint_a purpose_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o policy_n be_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o more_o excellent_a duty_n by_o occasion_n of_o do_v some_o lesser_a good_a §_o 6_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unreasonable_o §_o 7_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v some_o present_a good_a upon_o pretence_n of_o do_v some_o great_a good_a afterward_o chap._n xvii_o of_o the_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o interrupt_v we_o in_o do_v of_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o alienate_v our_o heart_n from_o they_o §_o 1_o how_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v when_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o do_v good_a duty_n §_o 2_o how_o the_o flesh_n corrupt_v and_o poyson_v our_o best_a duty_n §_o 3_o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o abate_v of_o our_o zeal_n and_o to_o intermit_v virtuous_a action_n for_o a_o while_n §_o 4_o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o we_o have_v already_o do_v or_o suffer_v chap._n xviii_o of_o certain_a advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v against_o we_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o flesh_n have_v great_a advantage_n against_o we_o because_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n §_o 2_o that_o the_o daungerousness_n of_o this_o enemy_n be_v much_o increase_v by_o this_o cohabitation_n §_o 3_o the_o mean_n of_o prevent_v the_o former_a danger_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o second_o advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v indefatigable_a and_o never_o weary_v §_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o frustrate_v the_o former_a advantage_n the_o second_o book_n intreat_v of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v the_o victory_n chap._n i._o that_o there_o be_v a_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o every_o true_a christian_a §_o 1_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n to_o prove_v that_o there_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o they_o §_o 2_o that_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o 7_o of_o the_o roman_n speak_v of_o this_o conflict_n in_o himself_o as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v §_o 3_o that_o all_o the_o regenerate_v have_v feeling_n and_o experience_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o contrary_a effect_n which_o the_o christian_a feel_v in_o himself_o which_o show_v that_o this_o conflict_n be_v in_o he_o §_o 5_o the_o point_n prove_v by_o gallat_n 5._o 19_o chap._n two_o what_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n describe_v §_o 2_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n and_o first_o god_n will_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n §_o 3_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v because_o it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o faithful_a and_o first_o to_o train_v they_o up_o in_o humility_n §_o 4_o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v effectual_a to_o make_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o §_o 5_o by_o this_o conflict_n we_o be_v move_v the_o more_o to_o hate_v sin_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o flee_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o frequent_a prayer_n §_o 7_o it_o serve_v to_o work_v in_o we_o patience_n and_o contentment_n §_o 8_o that_o by_o this_o conflict_n our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n §_o 9_o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v suitable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v chap_n iii_o of_o the_o formal_a and_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 1_o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n in_o the_o time_n of_o innocence_n §_o 2_o how_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o conflict_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n §_o 3_o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n §_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v more_o pernicious_a than_o the_o most_o dangerous_a war_n §_o 5_o that_o god_n love_v in_o send_v his_o son_n to_o redeem_v we_o make_v way_n for_o this_o conflict_n §_o 6_o that_o our_o sanctification_n
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learn_v by_o hear_v and_o read_v and_o not_o teach_v by_o the_o spiritual_a anoint_v whereof_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 20._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 20._o which_o the_o faithful_a only_o receive_v it_o be_v much_o inspeculation_n and_o theory_n and_o little_a in_o practice_n spiritual_a power_n feel_v and_o repentance_n and_o they_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n appertain_v to_o salvation_n as_o a_o man_n know_v a_o strange_a land_n by_o read_v which_o he_o never_o travail_v whereby_o he_o be_v enable_v to_o discourse_n of_o it_o and_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n contain_v in_o it_o though_o he_o never_o taste_v they_o nor_o have_v any_o hope_n ever_o to_o enjoy_v they_o whereas_o the_o true_a believer_n though_o he_o be_v in_o his_o pilgrimage_n yet_o know_v heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o his_o own_o country_n and_o the_o blessing_n contain_v in_o it_o of_o which_o he_o have_v already_o taste_v and_o have_v feel_v experience_n and_o be_v assure_v after_o a_o while_n when_o he_o have_v finish_v his_o journey_n to_o have_v the_o full_a fruition_n of_o they_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n bring_v small_a joy_n and_o comfort_n with_o it_o and_o though_o it_o exceed_v in_o measure_n yet_o it_o cheer_v not_o the_o heart_n like_o the_o least_o knowledge_n of_o a_o sound_n christian_n even_o as_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lawyer_n in_o the_o evidence_n of_o a_o man_n land_n may_v be_v great_a than_o the_o owner_n but_o yet_o he_o can_v read_v they_o with_o like_a comfort_n because_o he_o have_v no_o right_a unto_o they_o temporary_a §._o sect._n 3._o how_o we_o may_v discern_v a_o true_a iustife_v faith_n from_o that_o which_o be_v temporary_a so_o also_o hypocrite_n and_o temporary_n have_v faith_n whereby_o they_o not_o only_o know_v and_o believe_v the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v true_a but_o also_o give_v their_o assent_n unto_o they_o yea_o make_v some_o kind_n of_o application_n of_o they_o unto_o themselves_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v diverse_a essential_a difference_n between_o this_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o of_o true_a believer_n for_o first_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n the_o one_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a cooperation_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o other_o by_o satan_n &_o carnal_a corruption_n abuse_v and_o misapply_v of_o these_o promise_n in_o christ_n second_o in_o their_o ground_n for_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v ground_v upon_o god_n reveal_v truth_n but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n upon_o no_o other_o ground_n then_o the_o false_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n unwarrant_v conceit_n carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n which_o cause_n the_o hypocrite_n to_o apply_v unto_o himself_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n &_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o as_o he_o be_v in_o no_o sort_n qualify_v and_o fit_v according_a to_o the_o word_n to_o receive_v or_o have_v any_o interest_n in_o they_o for_o before_o we_o can_v believe_v with_o a_o true_a faith_n we_o must_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v deny_v ourselves_o and_o become_v vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o have_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o a_o high_a valuation_n and_o esteem_n of_o they_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n all_o which_o be_v want_v in_o the_o say_v of_o hypocrite_n three_o true_a faith_n be_v join_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n for_o he_o that_o be_v assure_v that_o much_o be_v forgive_v he_o he_o love_v much_o not_o only_a god_n himself_o but_o his_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o his_o enemy_n for_o god_n sake_n and_o those_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n in_o who_o he_o discern_v the_o image_n of_o god_n mâ—st_o clear_o shine_v but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v always_o accompany_v with_o self-love_n make_v a_o man_n to_o value_v himself_o above_o all_o thing_n yea_o god_n himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n four_o where_o there_o be_v true_a faith_n there_o be_v always_o a_o sore_a combat_n and_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n between_o faith_n purify_n the_o heart_n and_o unbelief_n labour_v to_o retain_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o our_o â—nbred_a corruption_n which_o be_v please_a or_o profitable_a but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v still_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a because_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o carnal_a presumption_n which_o be_v corrupt_a and_o sinful_a agree_v well_o with_o other_o corruption_n neither_o do_v satan_n move_v or_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v suffer_v to_o be_v move_v of_o any_o question_n because_o he_o will_v possess_v all_o thing_n in_o peace_n and_o not_o have_v his_o kingdom_n divide_v in_o itself_o second_o true_a faith_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o a_o mutual_a donation_n for_o as_o it_o receive_v christ_n who_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n so_o it_o offer_v and_o consecrate_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n unto_o christ_n who_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n have_v as_o much_o right_n unto_o we_o as_o we_o unto_o he_o but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n will_v have_v part_n in_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n but_o christ_n must_v have_v no_o part_n in_o they_o or_o if_o any_o at_o all_o he_o must_v be_v content_v with_o their_o tongue_n only_o whereas_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n must_v have_v their_o heart_n second_o true_a faith_n be_v not_o easy_o daunt_v or_o dismay_v but_o common_o shine_v most_o clear_o in_o the_o dark_a night_n of_o affliction_n and_o manife_v itself_o in_o it_o chief_a strength_n when_o carnal_a reason_n will_v minister_v no_o comfort_n but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n rest_v
i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n 8._o 2_o tim._n 4._o 8._o live_v §_o sect._n 9_o tâ—â—â—_n conflict_n be_v suitable_a for_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v last_o as_o it_o be_v profitable_a that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v remain_v in_o we_o and_o also_o suitable_a and_o seasonable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v for_o it_o be_v appoint_v by_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o life_n attain_v unto_o perfection_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v only_o labour_v after_o it_o and_o attain_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o we_o shall_v while_o we_o be_v here_o be_v in_o our_o nonage_n and_o come_v to_o our_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n and_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n after_o we_o be_v dissolve_v and_o be_v with_o christ_n this_o world_n be_v appoint_v for_o our_o painful_a pilgrimage_n wherein_o we_o must_v 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measure_n of_o grace_n to_o another_o and_o by_o piecemeal_o consume_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n which_o hinder_v our_o growth_n until_o by_o death_n it_o be_v sully_v abolish_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o formal_a and_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n innocence_n §_o sect._n 1._o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n in_o man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o innocence_n we_o have_v show_v the_o chief_a efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o those_o cause_n which_o be_v formal_a and_o essential_a and_o because_o contrary_n be_v best_a illustrate_v by_o their_o contrary_n as_o heat_n by_o cold_a darkness_n by_o light_n and_o the_o misery_n of_o a_o dangerous_a war_n by_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n of_o a_o happy_a peace_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o we_o may_v reduce_v this_o discourse_n ab_fw-la ovo_fw-la even_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o ground_n how_o that_o there_o be_v a_o time_n when_o this_o conflict_n and_o civil_a broil_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n the_o which_o be_v twofold_a the_o one_o be_v that_o true_o golden_a age_n in_o which_o man_n create_v according_a to_o god_n own_o image_n live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n when_o as_o there_o be_v a_o bless_a peace_n and_o heavenly_a harmony_n between_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n power_n and_o part_n of_o they_o both_o for_o the_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v from_o god_n with_o heavenly_a wisdom_n do_v both_o know_v and_o observe_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o which_o serve_v as_o a_o just_a rule_n whereby_o it_o be_v direct_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a truth_n and_o falsehood_n right_a and_o wrong_n wherein_o the_o judgement_n be_v thorough_o inform_v the_o mind_n give_v unto_o the_o will_n true_a evidence_n and_o information_n concern_v all_o thing_n present_v unto_o it_o the_o which_o it_o ready_o receive_v cheerful_o embrace_v what_o it_o approve_v and_o refuse_v and_o avoid_v what_o it_o disalow_v the_o affection_n also_o quiet_o and_o joyful_o obey_v reason_n as_o their_o lord_n and_o sovereign_n like_a soldier_n follow_v their_o captain_n and_o as_o blind_a man_n do_v their_o guide_n and_o the_o body_n be_v both_o a_o fit_a and_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o execute_n of_o all_o good_a design_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n like_o a_o faithful_a servant_n be_v ready_a at_o command_n and_o thus_o while_o the_o understanding_n and_o reason_n place_v as_o god_n vice-ioy_n in_o we_o obey_v he_o as_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_n the_o will_n be_v also_o rule_v by_o reason_n and_o the_o affection_n with_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n be_v subject_a unto_o they_o both_o and_o all_o conspire_v and_o agree_v together_o make_v a_o sweet_a harmony_n and_o like_o love_v and_o wel-agreeing_a subject_n in_o a_o well_o rule_v commonwealth_n they_o all_o stand_v firm_a in_o their_o unite_a force_n us._n §_o sect_n 2._o how_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o conflict_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n but_o when_o satan_n the_o arch-enemy_n of_o mankind_n and_o chief_a author_n of_o all_o discord_n and_o dissension_n see_v and_o see_v envy_v our_o happy_a estate_n and_o condition_n he_o plot_v all_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v work_v our_o ruin_n and_o perceive_v that_o though_o our_o estate_n be_v strong_a yet_o it_o be_v mutable_a we_o be_v leave_v of_o god_n to_o our_o own_o free_a will_n either_o to_o stand_v or_o fall_v to_o retain_v the_o good_a or_o to_o choose_v the_o evil_a he_o muster_v together_o all_o his_o force_n and_o lay_v siege_n to_o this_o wel-walled_n and_o strong_a manred_n city_n against_o which_o he_o can_v no_o more_o prevail_v than_o the_o grecian_n at_o the_o siege_n of_o troy_n by_o powerful_a violence_n and_o fierce_a assault_n till_o with_o his_o sinon-like_a or_o rather_o serpentine_a subtlety_n he_o have_v persuade_v we_o under_o show_n of_o love_n and_o peace_n to_o put_v of_o our_o armour_n of_o create_a grace_n and_o to_o pull_v down_o with_o our_o own_o hand_n the_o wall_n of_o our_o defence_n and_o then_o see_v we_o thus_o weaken_v and_o disarm_v and_o yet_o lie_v in_o the_o drunken_a and_o drowsy_a sleep_n of_o reckless_a security_n he_o enter_v in_o upon_o we_o accompany_v with_o a_o crew_n of_o hellish_a soldier_n the_o first_o and_o chief_a whereof_o be_v disobedience_n unbelief_n in_o god_n and_o credulity_n to_o the_o devil_n damnable_a pride_n envy_v discontent_a aspire_a ambition_n and_o unthankfulness_n all_o which_o be_v let_v in_o by_o that_o breach_n which_o our_o free_a will_n abuse_v it_o liberty_n have_v make_v in_o our_o soul_n present_o they_o all_o fall_v to_o burn_v sack_v and_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o god_n rich_a grace_n our_o create_a wisdom_n and_o holiness_n and_o surprise_v all_o our_o strong_a hold_n make_v themselves_o conqueror_n of_o all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n and_o every_o one_o of_o this_o hellish_a crew_n and_o sinful_a vice_n choose_v for_o their_o dwell_n and_o possession_n those_o place_n and_o part_n which_o they_o think_v most_o fit_v for_o they_o as_o for_o example_n ignorance_n error_n curiosity_n and_o many_o thousand_o of_o sinful_a vice_n choose_v for_o their_o dwell_n and_o possession_n those_o place_n and_o part_n which_o they_o think_v most_o fit_v for_o they_o as_o for_o example_n ignorance_n error_n curiosity_n and_o many_o thousand_o of_o sinful_a imagination_n like_o the_o jebuzites_n surprise_v and_o keep_v the_o chief_a tower_n of_o the_o mind_n worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n subdue_v and_o hold_v reason_n in_o subjection_n perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n surprise_v the_o will_n but_o in_o the_o heart_n there_o be_v encamp_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o chief_a market_n place_n of_o the_o city_n such_o a_o multitude_n of_o our_o hellish_a enemy_n as_o can_v either_o be_v name_v or_o number_v even_o many_o legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n infidelity_n wicked_a hope_n hellish_a despair_n hatred_n of_o god_n love_n of_o the_o world_n pride_n disobedience_n deceit_n cruelty_n ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n with_o the_o rest_n all_o which_o with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o hellish_a army_n be_v enter_v do_v not_o utter_o raze_v down_o this_o goodly_a build_v city_n but_o only_o kill_v and_o cast_v out_o god_n grace_n which_o be_v the_o natural_a inhabitant_n they_o keep_v their_o hold_n and_o place_n for_o their_o own_o use_n and_o dwelling_n neither_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n or_o the_o essential_o the_o power_n part_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o lose_v annihilate_v or_o utter_o destroy_v by_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n although_o their_o energy_n and_o virtue_n be_v great_o impair_v their_o edge_n blunt_v and_o vigour_n deaden_v but_o only_o