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A59782 The third part of The practical Christian consisting of meditations, and Psalms illustrated with notes, or paraphrased, relating to the hours of praier, the ordinary actions of day and night, and severall dispositions of men. By R. Sherlock D.D. Rector of Winwick.; Practical Christian Sherlock, R. (Richard), 1612-1689. 1677 (1677) Wing S3257; ESTC R221141 121,011 380

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and_o reverence_n prostrate_v upon_o your_o knee_n offer_v unto_o god_n your_o morning_n sacrifice_n 1._o of_o thanksgiving_n for_o your_o preservation_n and_o refreshment_n the_o night_n past_a 2._o confess_v with_o all_o godly_a sorrow_n your_o sin_n and_o fail_n even_o in_o the_o best_a of_o your_o performance_n and_o more_o particular_o in_o what_o the_o night_n past_o you_o offend_v either_o by_o thought_n or_o desire_n word_n or_o deed_n in_o your_o dream_n sleep_v or_o wake_v and_o humble_o beg_v pardon_n for_o the_o same_o 3._o implore_v god_n gracious_a assistance_n to_o direct_v you_o in_o all_o your_o intention_n and_o undertake_n to_o strengthen_v you_o against_o all_o temptation_n to_o enable_v you_o to_o fulfil_v and_o put_v in_o execution_n all_o your_o good_a purpose_n and_o holy_a resolution_n psalm_n for_o the_o morning_n or_o first_o hour_n of_o prayer_n with_o note_n for_o illustration_n the_o cxix_o psalm_n the_o first_o part._n 1._o bless_a be_v those_o that_o be_v undefiled_a in_o the_o way_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n this_o present_a life_n be_v call_v the_o way_n because_o it_o be_v the_o thorough_a fare_n to_o life_n eternal_a and_o to_o keep_v unspotted_a of_o this_o world_n be_v the_o way_n to_o be_v bless_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 2._o bless_a be_v they_o that_o keep_v his_o testimony_n and_o seek_v he_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v god_n law_n which_o be_v the_o way_n to_o blessedness_n we_o must_v with_o all_o fervour_n of_o spirit_n implore_v the_o assistance_n of_o divine_a grace_n 3._o for_o they_o who_o do_v no_o wickedness_n walk_v in_o his_o way_n to_o do_v wicked_o be_v to_o walk_v every_o one_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o way_n of_o god_n 4._o thou_o have_v charge_v that_o we_o shall_v diligent_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o decline_v the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n except_o we_o be_v also_o diligent_a in_o do_v the_o good_a work_n god_n have_v command_v 5._o o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v make_v so_o direct_a that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o statute_n so_o direct_v by_o thou_o 6._o so_o shall_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v while_o i_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o thy_o commandment_n disobedience_n to_o god_n command_n be_v the_o highway_n to_o confusion_n 7._o i_o will_v thank_v thou_o with_o a_o unfeigned_a heart_n when_o i_o shall_v have_v learn_v the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n unfeigned_a thanks_o be_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o god_n as_o the_o chief_a author_n of_o all_o our_o knowledge_n and_o obedience_n 8._o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o ceremony_n o_o forsake_v i_o not_o utter_o or_o that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o law_n in_o every_o circumstance_n thereof_o o_o lord_n forsake_v i_o not_o or_o if_o for_o a_o while_o thou_o leave_v i_o that_o i_o may_v be_v sensible_a of_o my_o frailty_n yet_o forsake_v i_o not_o utter_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n do_v i_o seek_v and_o sue_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n that_o thy_o truth_n may_v so_o direct_v i_o and_o thy_o grace_n support_v i_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o law_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o commandment_n that_o be_v holy_a and_o undefiled_a in_o the_o way_n of_o this_o life_n i_o may_v be_v for_o ever_o bless_v with_o thou_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o second_o part._n verse_n 1._o wherewithal_o shall_v a_o young_a man_n cleanse_v his_o way_n even_o by_o rule_v himself_o after_o thy_o word_n the_o regenerate_a or_o new_a man_n preserve_v himself_o clean_a and_o pure_a by_o square_n all_o his_o intention_n and_o action_n by_o that_o infallible_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v 2._o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o go_v wrong_a unto_o thy_o commandment_n either_o by_o misunderstand_v thy_o word_n for_o want_v of_o divine_a illumination_n or_o by_o disobey_v the_o same_o for_o want_n of_o divine_a grace_n 3._o thy_o word_n have_v i_o hide_v in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o shall_v not_o sin_v against_o thou_o we_o thou_o that_o we_o sin_v not_o be_v the_o great_a end_n why_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v give_v we_o 4._o bless_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n o_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n to_o bless_v god_n for_o gift_n already_o receive_v be_v the_o ready_a way_n more_o full_o to_o understand_v his_o will._n 5._o with_o my_o lip_n have_v i_o be_v tell_v of_o all_o the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o mouth_n divine_a knowledge_n must_v not_o be_v bury_v as_o the_o talon_n in_o a_o napkin_n but_o be_v outward_o express_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o 6._o i_o have_v have_v as_o great_a delight_n in_o thy_o testimony_n as_o in_o all_o manner_n of_o riches_n the_o high_a delight_n of_o man_n be_v the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o high_a faculty_n the_o understanding_n and_o the_o will_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o obedience_n thereunto_o 7._o i_o will_v talk_v of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o have_v respect_n to_o thy_o way_n true_a religion_n will_v manifest_v itself_o both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n 8._o my_o delight_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o will_v not_o forget_v thy_o word_n while_o i_o delight_v to_o obey_v my_o god_n i_o can_v forget_v the_o rule_n of_o that_o obedience_n which_o he_o require_v the_o prayer_n grant_v i_o bless_a lord_n to_o delight_v in_o thou_o and_o in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o law_n more_o than_o in_o all_o earthly_a treasure_n devote_v both_o my_o youth_n and_o ripe_a age_n hereunto_o that_o so_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n i_o may_v enter_v into_o life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o three_o part._n 1._o o_o do_v well_o unto_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v live_v and_o keep_v thy_o word_n to_o do_v the_o good_a work_n god_n have_v command_v in_o his_o word_n be_v to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n 2._o open_v thou_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wondrous_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n without_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o those_o duty_n god_n command_v there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a religion_n either_o in_o the_o heart_n or_o in_o the_o life_n 3._o i_o be_o a_o stranger_n upon_o earth_n o_o hide_v not_o thou_o thy_o commandment_n from_o i_o not_o the_o earth_n but_o heaven_n be_v our_o native_a home_n whereunto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n commandment_n do_v entitle_v we_o through_o christ_n 4._o my_o soul_n break_v out_o for_o the_o very_a fervent_a desire_n it_o have_v always_o unto_o thy_o judgement_n the_o beginning_n of_o true_a wisdom_n be_v the_o fervent_a desire_n thereof_o 5._o thou_o have_v rebuke_v the_o proud_a and_o curse_a be_v they_o that_o do_v err_v from_o thy_o commandment_n spiritual_a pride_n be_v hateful_a before_o god_n as_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n 6._o o_o turn_n from_o i_o shame_n and_o rebuke_v for_o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n or_o turn_v from_o i_o that_o shame_n and_o curse_v which_o thou_o have_v threaten_v to_o the_o proud_a and_o disobedient_a 7._o prince_n also_o do_v sit_v and_o speak_v against_o i_o but_o thy_o servant_n be_v occupy_v in_o thy_o statute_n 8._o for_o thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o delight_n and_o my_o counsellor_n against_o all_o the_o power_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n god_n word_n be_v our_o counsel_n by_o its_o direction_n and_o our_o comfort_n in_o its_o practice_n the_o prayer_n o_o lord_n the_o giver_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o thy_o servant_n fervent_o to_o desire_v right_o to_o understand_v and_o constant_o to_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o thy_o evangelical_n precept_n let_v not_o any_o power_n upon_o earth_n nor_o all_o the_o 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numb_a 21.9_o s._n joh._n 3.14_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o my_o soul_n be_v wound_v by_o the_o frequent_a bite_n of_o that_o old_a serpent_n the_o devil_n but_o my_o eye_n be_v ever_o look_v up_o unto_o thou_o holy_a jesus_n the_o great_a physician_n of_o sinsick_a soul_n who_o have_v make_v a_o salve_n for_o such_o of_o thy_o own_o wound_n and_o blood_n heal_n o_o heal_v my_o soul_n 41.4_o ps_n 41.4_o for_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o bless_a lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n take_v away_o i_o also_o o_o bless_a lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n grant_v i_o thy_o peace_n even_o that_o peace_n which_o as_o at_o this_o hour_n thou_o so_o dear_o purchase_v for_o i_o iv_o at_o this_o hour_n my_o dear_a redeemer_n be_v expanded_a upon_o the_o cross_n as_o on_o a_o torment_a rack_n where_o wound_v nail_v and_o bleed_v he_o continue_v for_o three_o long_a hour_n together_o whilst_o the_o sun_n be_v in_o its_o full_a strength_n withdraw_v the_o influence_n of_o its_o light_n from_o those_o merciless_a wretch_n who_o crucify_a the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 15.33_o s._n mark_v 15.33_o and_o when_o the_o six_o hour_n be_v come_v there_o be_v darkness_n over_o the_o whole_a land_n the_o sun_n hide_v his_o face_n be_v as_o it_o be_v ashamed_a to_o behold_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n eclipse_v and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o this_o most_o just_o aught_o to_o represent_v to_o my_o conscience_n my_o manifold_a deed_n of_o darkness_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o my_o saviour_n death_n and_o do_v daily_o eclipse_v the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n from_o shine_v upon_o i_o o_o holy_a jesus_n who_o do_v humble_v thyself_o unto_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v my_o darken_a soul_n with_o 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be_v thither_o enwrap_v whither_o thy_o glorious_a redeemer_n at_o this_o hour_n ascend_v shall_v not_o the_o heart_n be_v there_o where_o the_o treasure_n be_v 1.11_o act._n 1.11_o all_o thy_o treasure_n sure_o all_o thy_o hope_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v treasure_v up_o in_o thy_o bless_a saviour_n who_o be_v go_v into_o heaven_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o almighty_a god_n that_o like_a as_o i_o do_v believe_v thy_o only_a beget_v son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o have_v ascend_v into_o the_o heaven_n so_o i_o also_o may_v in_o heart_n and_o mind_n thither_o ascend_v and_o with_o he_o continual_o dwell_v who_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n one_o god_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n psalm_n for_o the_o six_o hour_n of_o prayer_n psal_n cxix_o part_n 11._o verse_n 1._o my_o soul_n have_v long_v for_o thy_o salvation_n and_o i_o have_v a_o good_a hope_n because_o of_o thy_o word_n god_n promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o his_o 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i_o have_v acknowledge_v my_o way_n and_o thou_o hear_v i_o o_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n after_o confession_n of_o sin_n and_o prayer_n for_o pardon_n new_a obedience_n be_v require_v 3._o make_v i_o to_o understand_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o so_o shall_v i_o talk_v of_o thy_o wondrous_a work_n to_o talk_v of_o religion_n without_o a_o right_a understanding_n be_v but_o vain_a babble_n 4._o my_o soul_n melt_v away_o for_o very_a heaviness_n comfort_v thou_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n godly_a sorrow_n be_v the_o inlet_n to_o divine_a consolation_n 5._o take_v from_o i_o the_o way_n of_o lie_v and_o cause_n thou_o i_o to_o make_v much_o of_o thy_o law_n error_n in_o judgement_n must_v be_v correct_v and_o abandon_v that_o we_o may_v obey_v god_n sincere_o and_o cordial_o 6._o i_o have_v choose_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o thy_o judgement_n have_v i_o lay_v before_o i_o what_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v judge_v to_o be_v true_a or_o false_a be_v to_o be_v ever_o choose_v or_o refuse_v 7._o i_o have_v stick_v unto_o thy_o testimony_n o_o lord_n confound_v i_o not_o steadfast_o to_o cleave_v unto_o what_o god_n have_v testify_v to_o be_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o holiness_n be_v a_o sure_a way_n to_o avoid_v confusion_n 8._o i_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o have_v set_v my_o heart_n at_o liberty_n while_o the_o heart_n be_v enfetter_v with_o sensual_a or_o worldly_a lust_n we_o can_v neith_n run_v nor_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n we_o ought_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n o_o raise_v up_o my_o soul_n bless_v lord_n out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o rubbish_n of_o earthly_a desire_n quicken_v my_o dulness_n in_o thy_o service_n comfort_v i_o in_o all_o my_o sadness_n dispel_v all_o those_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n which_o cloud_n my_o understanding_n enlarge_v my_o heart_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o out_o of_o the_o fetter_n of_o all_o temptation_n unto_o evil_n and_o so_o strengthen_v i_o to_o run_v in_o the_o way_n which_o thou_o have_v command_v that_o i_o may_v obtain_v what_o thou_o have_v promise_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o etc._n etc._n chap._n ii_o of_o meditation_n for_o the_o three_o hour_n of_o prayer_n or_o nine_o a_o clock_n in_o the_o morning_n this_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a hour_n in_o the_o decree_n of_o the_o church_n and_o general_o the_o hour_n of_o public_a assembly_n in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o not_o without_o very_o great_a reason_n for_o 1._o 27.20_o matth._n 27.20_o it_o be_v at_o this_o hour_n my_o bless_a redeemer_n undergo_v the_o bitter_a sentence_n of_o death_n while_o barrabas_n a_o thief_n a_o rebel_n and_o a_o murderer_n be_v acquit_v and_o i_o vile_a wretch_n be_o as_o guilty_a as_o barrabas_n in_o many_o respect_n and_o just_o obnoxious_a to_o the_o dreadful_a sentence_n of_o condemnation_n to_o death_n eternal_a but_o by_o the_o infinite_a merit_n and_o mystery_n of_o thy_o condemnation_n good_a lord_n deliver_v i_o 2._o 27.26_o matth._n 27.26_o it_o be_v at_o this_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n my_o bless_a redeemer_n expose_v his_o tender_a breast_n and_o delicate_a back_n and_o shoulder_n to_o be_v raze_v rend_v and_o tear_v with_o fork_a whip_n by_o cruel_a bloodthirsty_a soldier_n until_o his_o innocent_a body_n be_v all_o over_o gore_n blood_n and_o my_o sin_n deserve_v the_o scourge_n and_o my_o offence_n the_o rod_n of_o the_o almighty_n just_a indignation_n but_o bless_a lord_n i_o humble_o beg_v that_o i_o may_v so_o wash_v my_o pollute_a soul_n with_o the_o penitent_a tear_n of_o holy_a compunction_n through_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o my_o saviour_n and_o so_o chastise_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o body_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v and_o too_o much_o reign_v in_o my_o member_n 39.28_o eccles_n 39.28_o that_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n in_o this_o life_n i_o may_v escape_v those_o fiery_a whip_n and_o scourge_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o vengeance_n which_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o the_o disobedient_a and_o impenitent_a in_o the_o other_o life_n 3._o 2.15_o act._n 2.15_o it_o be_v at_o this_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v upon_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o disciple_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o his_o celestial_a influence_n replenish_v they_o with_o extraordinary_a gift_n and_o grace_n for_o the_o propagation_n of_o his_o holy_a gospel_n and_o the_o plantation_n of_o his_o church_n through_o the_o world_n and_o vouchsafe_v holy_a god_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o also_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n the_o guidance_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n by_o who_o illumination_n and_o sanctification_n i_o may_v both_o perceive_v and_o know_v what_o thing_n i_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o also_o may_v have_v grace_n faithful_o to_o perform_v the_o same_o through_o jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v without_o form_n and_o void_a 1.2_o gen._n 1.2_o &_o darkness_n be_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o deep_a and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n move_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n such_o be_v thy_o condition_n o_o my_o soul_n in_o thy_o state_n of_o nature_n without_o form_n or_o comeliness_n the_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o thy_o beauty_n consist_v be_v deface_v by_o original_a corruption_n void_a both_o of_o grace_n and_o truth_n a_o abyss_n of_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n till_o the_o all-quickning_a spirit_n of_o god_n move_v upon_o the_o hallow_a water_n of_o baptism_n cause_v the_o light_n to_o appear_v but_o still_o the_o dregs_o of_o thy_o natural_a corruption_n remain_v and_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n ever_o hover_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o deep_a but_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n both_o right_o to_o understand_v and_o acceptable_o to_o perform_v his_o will._n come_v holy_a ghost_n eternal_a god_n proceed_v from_o above_o both_o from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n the_o god_n of_o peace_n and_o love_n visit_v my_o mind_n and_o into_o i_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n inspire_v that_o in_o all_o truth_n and_o godliness_n i_o may_v have_v the_o desire_n kindle_v my_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n to_o serve_v god_n day_n and_o night_n strength_n and_o establish_v all_o my_o weakness_n so_o feeble_a and_o so_o frail_a that_o neither_o flesh_n the_o world_n nor_o devil_n against_o i_o do_v prevail_v and_o grant_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o be_v my_o leader_n and_o my_o guide_n i_o may_v eschew_v the_o snare_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o thou_o never_o slide_v almighty_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v cleanse_v the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v perfect_o love_v thou_o and_o worthy_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a on_o earth_n peace_n 13._o this_o hymn_n be_v prescribe_v to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o morning_n by_o the_o apostolical_a constit_fw-la l._n 7._o c._n 47._o and_o at_o the_o three_o hour_n of_o the_o morning_n because_o then_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v upon_o the_o apostle_n and_o replenish_v they_o with_o glory_n exultation_n and_o joy_n dur._n rat._n l._n 4._o c._n 13._o good_a will_n towards_o man_n we_o praise_v thou_o we_o bless_v thou_o we_o worship_v thou_o we_o glorify_v thou_o we_o give_v thanks_o to_o thou_o for_o thy_o great_a glory_n heavenly_a king_n god_n the_o father_n almighty_n o_o lord_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n jesus_n christ_n o_o lord_n god_n lamb_n of_o god_n son_n of_o the_o father_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thou_o that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n receive_v our_o prayer_n thou_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o father_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a thou_o only_o be_v the_o lord_n thou_o only_a o_o christ_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n art_n most_o high_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n amen_n psalm_n for_o the_o three_o hour_n legem_fw-la pone_fw-la psal_n 119._o part._n 5._o horâ_fw-la tertiâ_fw-la psalmus_n legem_fw-la pone_fw-la dicitur_fw-la quia_fw-la tunc_fw-la lex_fw-la nova_fw-la data_fw-la est_fw-la apostolis_n dur._n rat._n l._n 5._o c._n 6._o verse_n 1._o teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n the_o understanding_n must_v first_o be_v enlighten_v that_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n
may_v be_v inflame_v with_o love_n and_o obedience_n 2._o give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o will_v keep_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n the_o understanding_n must_v first_o be_v enlighten_v that_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o love_n and_o obedience_n 3._o make_v i_o to_o go_v in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o commandment_n for_o therein_o be_v my_o delight_n and_o because_o all_o holy_a desire_n be_v not_o but_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n therefore_o it_o follow_v incline_v my_o heart_n 4._o incline_v my_o heart_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n and_o not_o unto_o covetousness_n god_n be_v to_o be_v obey_v not_o for_o any_o earthly_a end_n and_o therefore_o a_o sincere_a obedience_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o covetousness_n 5._o o_o turn_v away_o my_o eye_n lest_o they_o behold_v vanity_n and_o quicken_v thou_o i_o in_o thy_o way_n the_o way_n of_o the_o world_n be_v vain_a and_o unsatisfy_a and_o christ_n the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n 6._o o_o establish_v thy_o word_n in_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v fear_v thou_o god_n word_n must_v not_o be_v slight_o hear_v but_o deep_o settle_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o beget_v therein_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n 7._o take_v away_o the_o rebuke_n i_o be_o afraid_a of_o for_o thy_o judgement_n be_v good_a we_o will_v fear_v reproach_n for_o our_o sin_n do_v we_o serious_o consider_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n judgement_n 8._o behold_v my_o delight_n be_v in_o thy_o commandment_n o_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n the_o more_o active_a we_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n the_o great_a delight_n shall_v we_o find_v therein_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n it_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o lord_n to_o know_v and_o obey_v thy_o command_n as_o be_v the_o way_n of_o true_a delight_n and_o give_v i_o a_o right_a understanding_n thereof_o with_o a_o firm_a adhesion_n and_o obedience_n thereunto_o mortify_v the_o exorbitant_a lust_n of_o my_o eye_n and_o of_o my_o heart_n who_o issue_n be_v shame_n and_o reproach_n 5._o ecclus._n 23.1_o 5._o leave_v i_o not_o to_o their_o counsel_n and_o let_v i_o not_o fall_v by_o they_o but_o turn_v away_o from_o i_o vain_a hope_n and_o concupiscence_n and_o thou_o shall_v hold_v he_o up_o who_o be_v desirous_a always_o to_o serve_v thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o six_o part._n verse_n 1._o let_v thy_o love_a mercy_n come_v also_o unto_o i_o o_o lord_n even_o thy_o salvation_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o salvation_n be_v promise_v to_o his_o people_n 2._o so_o shall_v i_o make_v answer_n to_o my_o blasphemer_n for_o my_o trust_n be_v in_o thy_o word_n the_o manifestation_n whereof_o shall_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o evil_a speaker_n 3._o o_o take_v not_o the_o word_n of_o thy_o truth_n utter_o out_o of_o my_o mouth_n for_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o thy_o judgement_n he_o that_o hope_v for_o mercy_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n must_v now_o profess_v the_o truth_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n and_o temptation_n 4._o so_o shall_v i_o always_o keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o end_n or_o love_n which_o be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n continue_v for_o ever_o 5._o and_o i_o will_v walk_v at_o liberty_n for_o i_o seek_v thy_o commandment_n the_o love_n of_o god_n diffuse_v in_o the_o heart_n do_v enlarge_v our_o step_n in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n 6._o i_o will_v speak_v of_o thy_o testimony_n even_o before_o king_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a and_o animate_v we_o undaunted_o to_o profess_v the_o truth_n before_o the_o great_a power_n upon_o earth_n 7._o and_o my_o delight_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o commandment_n which_o i_o have_v love_v these_o be_v inseparable_o urit_v the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o whatever_o he_o command_v 8._o my_o hand_n also_o will_v i_o lift_v up_o to_o thy_o commandment_n which_o i_o have_v love_v and_o my_o study_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o statute_n the_o love_n of_o the_o heart_n set_v the_o hand_n on_o work_n and_o both_o in_o holy_a action_n and_o divine_a contemplation_n be_v the_o pious_a soul_n delight_v the_o prayer_n great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n in_o promise_v and_o great_a be_v thy_o righteousness_n in_o perform_v the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n to_o all_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o let_v this_o thy_o mercy_n and_o truth_n appear_v in_o my_o salvation_n set_a my_o heart_n at_o liberty_n from_o all_o extravagant_a lust_n which_o tyrannize_v there_o and_o grant_v that_o thy_o law_n may_v be_v so_o much_o my_o delight_n that_o i_o fear_v not_o to_o profess_v the_o same_o even_o before_o king_n when_o call_v thereunto_o let_v thy_o holy_a will_n reveal_v be_v my_o daily_a study_n and_o my_o hand_n lift_v up_o careful_o to_o perform_v the_o same_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o seven_o part._n verse_n 1._o o_o think_v upon_o thy_o servant_n as_o concern_v thy_o word_n wherein_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n a_o holy_a confidence_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v a_o good_a ground_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o 2._o the_o same_o be_v my_o comfort_n in_o my_o trouble_n for_o thy_o word_n have_v quicken_v i_o and_o of_o consolation_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n 3._o the_o proud_a have_v have_v i_o exceed_o in_o derision_n yet_o have_v i_o not_o shrink_v from_o thy_o law_n and_o of_o perseverance_n in_o spite_n of_o all_o the_o scoff_v and_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n 4._o for_o i_o remember_v thy_o everlasting_a judgement_n o_o lord_n and_o receive_v comfort_n to_o remember_v the_o joy_n of_o eternity_n support_v the_o pious_a soul_n in_o the_o great_a of_o temporal_a affliction_n 5._o i_o be_o horriby_o afraid_a for_o the_o ungodly_a that_o forsake_v thy_o law_n the_o impiety_n of_o other_o do_v more_o terrify_v a_o godly_a person_n than_o his_o own_o suffering_n by_o their_o injustice_n 6._o thy_o statute_n have_v be_v my_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n the_o equity_n of_o the_o divine_a precept_n be_v the_o most_o proper_a subject_n of_o melodious_a poe_o upon_o earth_n 7._o i_o have_v think_v upon_o thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n season_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n night_n meditation_n do_v much_o conduce_v to_o the_o right_n order_v all_o the_o action_n of_o the_o day_n 8._o this_o i_o have_v because_o i_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n obedience_n be_v reward_v with_o grace_n for_o grace_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n o_o think_v upon_o thy_o servant_n in_o great_a mercy_n o_o lord_n and_o let_v no_o external_a trouble_n no_o reproach_n of_o the_o proud_a and_o scornful_a withdraw_v my_o heart_n from_o that_o love_n and_o obedience_n which_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o but_o let_v thy_o grace_n so_o prevent_v i_o in_o all_o my_o do_n that_o i_o fail_v not_o of_o thy_o follow_a grace_n to_o continue_v thy_o faithful_a servant_n and_o soldier_n to_o my_o life_n end_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o eight_o part._n verse_n 1._o thou_o be_v my_o portion_n o_o lord_n i_o have_v promise_v to_o keep_v thy_o law_n the_o covenant_n betwixt_o god_n and_o his_o people_n be_v reciprocal_a god_n promise_v to_o be_v their_o exceed_a great_a reward_n and_o they_o promise_v to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 2._o i_o make_v my_o humble_a petition_n in_o thy_o presence_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n o_o be_v thou_o merciful_a unto_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n and_o that_o this_o covenant_n may_v stand_v firm_a we_o must_v hearty_o implore_v both_o the_o assistance_n of_o divine_a grace_n to_o keep_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o mercy_n to_o perform_v his_o promise_n unto_o we_o 3._o i_o call_v i_o own_o way_n to_o remembrance_n and_o turn_v my_o foot_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o own_o way_n must_v be_v frequent_o remember_v that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n 4._o i_o make_v haste_n and_o prolong_v not_o the_o time_n to_o keep_v thy_o statute_n he_o that_o have_v any_o care_n of_o his_o soul_n will_v not_o put_v off_o his_o conversion_n from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o new_a obedience_n 5._o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o proud_a have_v rob_v i_o but_o i_o have_v not_o forget_v thy_o law_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a continue_v firm_a in_o holy_a affection_n even_o when_o through_o violence_n of_o
temptation_n he_o be_v defective_a in_o some_o exterior_a act_n of_o obedience_n 6._o at_o midnight_n i_o will_v rise_v to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n davine_n praise_n be_v to_o be_v celebrate_v night_n and_o day_n and_o our_o fail_n of_o divine_a worship_n in_o the_o day_n may_v be_v supply_v in_o the_o night_n 7._o i_o be_o a_o companion_n of_o all_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o and_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n the_o society_n of_o holy_a man_n be_v both_o a_o great_a comfort_n and_o a_o great_a furtherance_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n 8._o the_o earth_n o_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o mercy_n o_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n god_n common_a blessing_n be_v extend_v unto_o all_o but_o his_o special_a favour_n be_v reserve_v for_o they_o that_o keep_v his_o commandment_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n what_o ever_o my_o part_n or_o portion_n be_v upon_o earth_n be_v thou_o my_o portion_n o_o lord_n and_o the_o lot_n of_o my_o inheritance_n preserve_v i_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n and_o in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o nine_o part._n verse_n 1._o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v deal_v gracious_o with_o thy_o servant_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n god_n gracious_a promise_n do_v move_v he_o to_o be_v merciful_a in_o his_o deal_n with_o we_o far_o beyond_o our_o merit_n 2._o o_o learn_v i_o true_a understanding_n and_o knowledge_n for_o i_o have_v believe_v thy_o commandment_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n what_o we_o can_v believe_v by_o understanding_n we_o must_v understand_v by_o believe_v 3._o before_o i_o be_v trouble_v i_o go_v wrong_v but_o now_o have_v i_o keep_v thy_o word_n the_o rod_n of_o affliction_n and_o good_a discipline_n keep_v the_o soul_n in_o humility_n and_o obedience_n 4._o thou_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a o_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n even_o in_o adversity_n god_n be_v no_o less_o gracious_a than_o in_o prosperity_n 5._o the_o proud_a have_v imagine_v a_o lie_n against_o i_o but_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o commandment_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n though_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o instrument_n invent_v and_o suggest_v lie_v to_o subvert_v the_o truth_n yet_o by_o a_o sincere_a obedience_n they_o be_v discover_v and_o reject_v 6._o their_o heart_n be_v as_o fat_a as_o brawn_n but_o my_o delight_n have_v be_v in_o thy_o law_n through_o pride_n and_o luxury_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v fat_v with_o delight_n but_o humility_n and_o obedience_n be_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a soul_n 7._o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v in_o trouble_n that_o i_o may_v learn_v thy_o statute_n temptation_n and_o trouble_n yield_v the_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n to_o they_o that_o be_v exercise_v thereby_o 8._o the_o law_n of_o thy_o mouth_n be_v dear_a unto_o i_o than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n grace_n excel_v gold_n as_o much_o as_o heaven_n excel_v earth_n or_o the_o soul_n the_o body_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n thou_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a o_o lord_n even_o in_o the_o chastisement_n of_o thy_o servant_n let_v both_o thy_o favour_n and_o thy_o frown_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o i_o and_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n make_v i_o cleave_v more_o steadfast_o in_o my_o obedience_n to_o thy_o most_o holy_a law_n esteem_v thy_o commandment_n far_o above_o all_o earthly_a treasure_n as_o be_v the_o way_n to_o those_o never-failing_a treasure_n of_o celestial_a glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o ten_o part._n verse_n 1._o thy_o hand_n have_v make_v i_o and_o fashion_v i_o o_o give_v i_o understanding_n that_o i_o may_v learn_v thy_o commandment_n to_o know_v god_n and_o obey_v his_o law_n be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o be_v be_v thereby_o attain_v 2._o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o will_v be_v glad_a when_o they_o see_v i_o because_o i_o have_v put_v my_o trust_n in_o thy_o word_n example_n of_o piety_n rejoice_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n 3._o i_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o judgement_n be_v right_a and_o that_o thou_o of_o very_a faithfulness_n have_v cause_v i_o to_o be_v trouble_v it_o be_v most_o righteous_a and_o just_a that_o they_o who_o fall_v from_o god_n by_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n be_v first_o humble_v by_o affliction_n before_o they_o be_v restore_v to_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n 4._o o_o let_v thy_o love_a kindness_n be_v my_o comfort_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n let_v this_o be_v my_o comfort_n in_o all_o my_o trouble_n that_o they_o be_v send_v according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o mercy_n to_o humble_a not_o in_o fury_n to_o consume_v and_o destroy_v i_o 5._o o_o let_v thy_o love_a mercy_n come_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v live_v for_o thy_o law_n be_v my_o delight_n both_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n be_v the_o issue_n of_o god_n love_a mercy_n and_o the_o soul_n be_v qualify_v for_o this_o mercy_n by_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n 6._o let_v the_o proud_a be_v confound_v for_o they_o go_v wicked_o about_o to_o destroy_v i_o but_o i_o will_v be_v occupy_v in_o thy_o commandment_n a_o constant_a regular_a obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n confound_v all_o the_o machination_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o instrument_n 7._o let_v such_o as_o fear_v thou_o and_o have_v know_v thy_o testimony_n be_v turn_v unto_o i_o wherein_o the_o prayer_n and_o example_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v both_o strength_n and_o consolation_n 8._o o_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v sound_a in_o thy_o statute_n that_o i_o be_v not_o ashamed_a the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n will_v preserve_v we_o from_o that_o confusion_n which_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o hypocrite_n the_o prayer_n that_o i_o may_v attain_v that_o perfection_n and_o felicity_n whereunto_o thou_o have_v create_v i_o o_o lord_n i_o humble_o beg_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n both_o to_o know_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o obey_v thy_o most_o holy_a will_n in_o all_o my_o humiliation_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n let_v thy_o love_a mercy_n support_v i_o the_o prayer_n and_o example_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o servant_n assist_v i_o o_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o sound_v in_o thy_o service_n that_o i_o may_v escape_v that_o everlasting_a confusion_n which_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o hypocrite_n and_o my_o lot_n may_v be_v with_o thy_o faithful_a servant_n for_o ever_o to_o sing_v glory_n to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n &c_n &c_n our_o father_n which_o art_n etc._n etc._n chap._n iii_o of_o meditation_n for_o the_o six_o hour_n of_o prayer_n or_o twelve_o a_o clock_n at_o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noonday_n will_v i_o pray_v so_o resolve_v holy_a david_n 6.10_o ps_n 55.18_o dan._n 6.10_o and_o so_o pray_v holy_a daniel_n and_o at_o this_o hour_n pray_v s._n peter_n also_o 10.9_o also_o act._n 10.9_o and_o shall_v not_o such_o eminent_a example_n move_v thou_o also_o at_o this_o hour_n to_o converse_v with_o heaven_n especial_o remember_v i_o the_o arrow_n that_o fly_v by_o day_n and_o the_o destruction_n that_o waste_v at_o the_o noonday_n 6._o ps_n 91.5_o 6._o the_o arrow_n of_o temptation_n fly_v thick_a about_o we_o and_o the_o devil_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n continual_o go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 5.8_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o fly_v then_o to_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o refuge_n upon_o the_o sacred_a wing_n of_o devout_a prayer_n and_o holy_a meditation_n call_v to_o mind_n ii_o that_o it_o be_v at_o this_o hour_n our_o first_o parent_n for_o their_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n be_v drive_v out_o of_o paradise_n and_o let_v this_o consideration_n humble_a thy_o soul_n at_o this_o hour_n under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v draw_v thou_o out_o of_o that_o mass_n of_o corruption_n wherein_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o mankind_n thou_o be_v original_o involve_v and_o exalt_v thou_o to_o the_o hope_n of_o admittance_n into_o the_o celestial_a paradise_n which_o be_v lose_v by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v regain_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n who_o iii_o as_o at_o this_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n be_v list_v up_o on_o the_o cross_n as_o be_v the_o brazen_a serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 3.14_o luk._n 23.44_o
be_v wonderful_a therefore_o do_v my_o soul_n keep_v they_o the_o wonderful_a depth_n of_o wisdom_n admirable_a equity_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o divine_a revelation_n engage_v all_o man_n to_o observe_v they_o 2._o when_o thy_o word_n go_v forth_o it_o give_v light_a and_o understanding_n to_o the_o simple_a the_o word_n of_o god_n explain_v dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n error_n and_o sinfulness_n 3._o i_o open_v my_o mouth_n and_o draw_v in_o my_o breath_n for_o my_o delight_n be_v in_o thy_o commandment_n the_o revelation_n of_o divine_a truth_n be_v the_o longing_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o righteous_a for_o the_o which_o they_o pour_v forth_o their_o soul_n in_o ardent_a prayer_n 4._o o_o look_v thou_o upon_o i_o and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o as_o thou_o use_v to_o do_v unto_o those_o that_o love_v thy_o name_n and_o such_o person_n may_v with_o a_o holy_a confidence_n beg_v and_o also_o reasonable_o hope_v for_o the_o mercy_n and_o propitious_a favour_n of_o god_n 5._o order_n my_o step_n in_o thy_o word_n and_o so_o shall_v no_o wickedness_n have_v dominion_n over_o i_o temptation_n to_o evil_n shall_v not_o prevail_v where_o the_o step_n or_o affection_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v regulate_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n 6._o o_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o wrongful_a deal_n of_o man_n and_o so_o shall_v i_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n the_o injury_n of_o man_n must_v not_o cause_v we_o to_o disobey_v the_o law_n of_o god_n 7._o show_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o thy_o servant_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n it_o be_v the_o light_n of_o divine_a grace_n that_o teach_v both_o the_o knowledge_n and_o obedience_n of_o god_n holy_a will_n and_o commandment_n 8._o my_o eye_n gush_v out_o with_o water_n because_o man_n keep_v not_o thy_o law_n not_o only_o our_o own_o sin_n but_o the_o transgression_n of_o other_o also_o be_v to_o be_v lament_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n look_v upon_o i_o o_o lord_n with_o the_o eye_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o not_o in_o the_o rigour_n of_o justice_n let_v not_o the_o wrongful_a deal_n of_o other_o or_o any_o wickedness_n of_o my_o own_o get_v so_o much_o dominion_n over_o i_o as_o that_o i_o swerve_v from_o those_o step_n which_o thou_o have_v command_v i_o to_o observe_v and_o follow_v from_o the_o which_o i_o can_v fall_v while_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o i_o and_o that_o mercy_n be_v extend_v unto_o i_o which_o thou_o show_v unto_o they_o that_o love_v thy_o name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o eighteen_o part._n verse_n 1._o righteous_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o true_a be_v thy_o judgement_n 2._o the_o testimony_n that_o thou_o have_v command_v be_v exceed_v righteous_a and_o true_a god_n commandment_n be_v call_v his_o judgement_n because_o they_o be_v the_o rule_n by_o which_o he_o will_v pass_v judgement_n upon_o all_o and_o he_o be_v most_o just_a both_o in_o his_o law_n and_o in_o his_o judgement_n according_a thereunto_o 3._o my_o zeal_n have_v even_o consume_v i_o because_o my_o enemy_n have_v forget_v thy_o word_n great_a therefore_o be_v the_o zeal_n of_o the_o righteous_a against_o all_o transgressor_n of_o such_o just_a and_o holy_a law_n who_o he_o esteem_v his_o enemy_n because_o the_o enemy_n of_o truth_n and_o justice_n 4._o thy_o word_n be_v try_v to_o the_o uttermost_a and_o thy_o servant_n love_v it_o but_o his_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n word_n the_o truth_n and_o equity_n whereof_o have_v appear_v upon_o trial_n at_o all_o time_n 5._o i_o be_o small_a and_o of_o no_o reputation_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o forget_v thy_o commandment_n the_o most_o strict_o conscientious_a person_n do_v in_o all_o humility_n acknowledge_v themselves_o to_o be_v the_o mean_a of_o his_o servant_n 6._o thy_o righteousness_n be_v a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o thy_o law_n be_v the_o truth_n obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v truth_n everlasting_a or_o the_o true_a way_n to_o everlasting_a blessedness_n 7._o trouble_v and_o heaviness_n have_v take_v hold_v upon_o i_o yet_o be_v my_o delight_n in_o thy_o commandment_n no_o trouble_n whether_o outward_a or_o inward_a can_v rob_v the_o righteous_a of_o that_o delight_n which_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o their_o obedience_n 8._o the_o righteousness_n of_o thy_o testimony_n be_v everlasting_a o_o grant_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v live_v the_o practical_a understanding_n of_o those_o holy_a truth_n god_n have_v testify_v or_o reveal_v be_v that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v immortal_a glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n most_o righteous_a lord_n god_n give_v i_o a_o right_a understanding_n of_o thy_o reveal_v will_n as_o the_o path_n that_o lead_v to_o everlasting_a righteousness_n inflame_v my_o soul_n with_o a_o ardent_a love_n and_o delight_n in_o thy_o law_n and_o with_o a_o discreet_a zeal_n against_o all_o the_o transgressor_n thereof_o let_v a_o very_a humble_a and_o mean_a esteem_n of_o myself_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o my_o righteousness_n lest_o it_o evaporate_v into_o vainglory_n and_o lose_v its_o reward_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o nineteenth_o part._n verse_n 1._o i_o call_v with_o my_o whole_a heart_n hear_v i_o o_o lord_n i_o will_v keep_v thy_o statute_n so_o pray_v the_o devout_a soul_n for_o grace_n and_o obedience_n not_o only_o with_o the_o lip_n but_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n 2._o yea_o even_o upon_o thou_o do_v i_o call_v help_v i_o and_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o commandment_n the_o discipline_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o devout_a use_n of_o prayer_n do_v support_v each_o other_o the_o law_n command_v the_o use_n of_o prayer_n and_o prayer_n obtain_v grace_n to_o keep_v the_o law_n 3._o early_o in_o the_o morning_n do_v i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o for_o in_o thy_o word_n be_v my_o trust_n a_o holy_a confidence_n of_o god_n promise_n in_o his_o word_n prefer_v the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n before_o all_o other_o action_n or_o concern_v 4._o my_o eye_n prevent_v the_o night_n watch_v that_o i_o may_v be_v occupy_v in_o thy_o word_n holy_a meditation_n and_o prayer_n be_v both_o night_n and_o day_n early_o and_o late_o the_o employment_n of_o the_o righteous_a 5._o hear_v my_o voice_n o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n quicken_v i_o according_a as_o thou_o be_v wont_a who_o god_n will_v vouchsafe_v to_o hear_v and_o quicken_v their_o zeal_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n whilst_o they_o beg_v it_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o god_n love_a kindness_n not_o for_o their_o demerit_n 6._o they_o draw_v nigh_o that_o of_o malice_n persecute_v i_o and_o be_v far_o from_o thy_o law_n our_o ghostly_a enemy_n be_v ever_o at_o hand_n to_o disturb_v our_o holy_a resolution_n and_o devotion_n in_o opposition_n to_o god_n command_n 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in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a law_n which_o from_o everlasting_a do_v lead_v to_o life_n everlasting_a through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o twenty_o part._n verse_n 1._o o_o consider_v my_o adversity_n and_o deliver_v i_o for_o i_o do_v not_o forget_v thy_o law_n that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o temptation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a adversary_n we_o must_v be_v mindful_a both_o of_o the_o precept_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n word_n 2._o avenge_v thou_o my_o cause_n and_o deliver_v i_o quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n according_a to_o these_o promise_n we_o must_v pray_v to_o have_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o contest_v with_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v vindicate_v and_o our_o endeavour_n to_o resist_v he_o to_o be_v quicken_v 3._o health_n be_v far_o from_o the_o
ungodly_a for_o they_o regard_v not_o thy_o statute_n these_o endeavour_n for_o the_o health_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v not_o regard_v by_o such_o person_n as_o have_v not_o god_n in_o their_o thought_n and_o desire_n 4._o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n quicken_v i_o as_o thou_o be_v wont_a but_o the_o righteous_a be_v frequent_o sensible_a of_o god_n mercy_n in_o quicken_a they_o unto_o their_o duty_n and_o 5._o many_o there_o be_v that_o trouble_n i_o and_o persecute_v i_o yet_o do_v i_o not_o swerve_v from_o thy_o testimony_n even_o in_o the_o great_a and_o most_o troublesome_a temptation_n of_o their_o numerous_a adversary_n continue_v firm_a and_o upright_o in_o their_o innocence_n and_o obedience_n 6._o it_o grieve_v i_o when_o i_o see_v the_o transgressor_n because_o they_o keep_v not_o thy_o law_n and_o be_v grieve_v also_o to_o see_v other_o in_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n to_o fall_v away_o 7._o consider_v o_o lord_n how_o i_o love_v thy_o commandment_n o_o quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o this_o their_o love_n of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n move_v he_o the_o more_o to_o quick_a and_o increase_v their_o zeal_n therein_o 8._o thy_o word_n be_v true_a from_o everlasting_a all_o the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n endure_v for_o evermore_o all_o the_o act_n both_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o judgement_n be_v according_a to_o the_o equity_n of_o his_o precept_n most_o righteous_a and_o immutable_a glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n consider_v o_o lord_n how_o adverse_a to_o my_o holy_a resolve_n be_v the_o continual_a temptation_n of_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n and_o withal_o remember_v the_o love_n i_o have_v to_o thy_o law_n and_o zeal_n to_o thy_o honour_n and_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o one_o and_o quicken_v i_o in_o the_o other_o that_o i_o neither_o swerve_v from_o thy_o testimony_n or_o be_v dull_a and_o deadhearted_n in_o my_o obedience_n thereunto_o give_v i_o a_o heart_n to_o lament_v both_o my_o own_o and_o the_o transgression_n of_o other_o that_o i_o may_v escape_v that_o bitter_a weep_v and_o wail_v of_o the_o nether_a hell_n from_o the_o which_o good_a lord_n deliver_v i_o through_o the_o merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o one_o and_o twenty_o part._n verse_n 1._o prince_n have_v persecute_v i_o without_o a_o cause_n but_o my_o heart_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o thy_o word_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o whatever_o persecution_n may_v arise_v from_o any_o of_o the_o power_n either_o of_o earth_n or_o hell_n 2._o i_o be_o as_o glad_a of_o thy_o word_n as_o one_o that_o find_v great_a spoil_n the_o spoil_n of_o our_o ghostly_a enemy_n be_v take_v through_o delight_n in_o god_n word_n 3._o as_o for_o lie_v i_o hate_v and_o abhor_v they_o but_o thy_o law_n do_v i_o love_v the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o hatred_n of_o all_o falsehood_n whether_o in_o opinion_n or_o conversation_n be_v the_o inseparable_a qualification_n of_o a_o righteous_a soul_n 4._o seven_o time_n a_o day_n do_v i_o praise_v thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n law_n and_o of_o all_o his_o judgement_n according_a thereunto_o excite_v the_o devout_a soul_n to_o praise_v he_o continual_o 5._o great_a be_v the_o peace_n they_o have_v who_o love_n thy_o law_n and_o they_o be_v not_o offend_v at_o it_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n be_v peace_n which_o can_v be_v disturb_v by_o whatever_o may_v befall_v for_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n sake_n 6._o lord_n i_o have_v look_v for_o thy_o save_a health_n and_o do_v after_o thy_o commandment_n he_o hope_v for_o salvation_n in_o vain_a who_o live_v not_o in_o obedience_n of_o god_n most_o holy_a law_n 7._o my_o soul_n have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n and_o love_v they_o exceed_o it_o be_v zealous_a affection_n to_o do_v whatever_o god_n command_v which_o product_v a_o sincere_a and_o constant_a obedience_n thereunto_o 8._o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o commandment_n and_o thy_o testimony_n for_o all_o my_o way_n be_v before_o thou_o both_o holy_a affection_n and_o holy_a action_n do_v flow_v from_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o god_n omnipresence_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n most_o bless_a lord_n before_o who_o be_v all_o the_o way_n of_o man_n let_v this_o consideration_n make_v i_o sincere_a and_o upright_a both_o in_o all_o the_o affection_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o the_o action_n of_o my_o life_n stand_v more_o in_o awe_n of_o sin_v against_o thou_o than_o to_o incur_v the_o great_a of_o trouble_n from_o all_o the_o prince_n and_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o grant_v unto_o thy_o servant_n that_o peace_n which_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n even_o peace_n and_o save_a health_n through_o jesus_n christ_n the_o two_o and_o twenty_o part._n verse_n 1._o let_v my_o complaint_n come_v before_o thou_o o_o lord_n give_v i_o understanding_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n a_o right_a understanding_n of_o what_o god_n command_v and_o promise_n in_o his_o word_n be_v continual_o to_o be_v beg_v by_o prayer_n 2._o let_v my_o supplication_n come_v before_o thou_o deliver_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n as_o also_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o ignorance_n and_o error_n whether_o in_o opinion_n or_o conversation_n 3._o my_o lip_n shall_v speak_v of_o thy_o praise_n when_o thou_o have_v teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n as_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n do_v best_a become_v the_o obedient_a and_o wise_a so_o they_o misbeseem_v the_o lip_n of_o sinner_n 4._o yea_o my_o tongue_n shall_v sing_v of_o thy_o word_n for_o all_o thy_o commandment_n be_v righteous_a the_o equity_n of_o god_n law_n be_v the_o exultation_n of_o all_o holy_a man_n and_o the_o constant_a burden_n of_o divine_a song_n 5._o let_v thy_o hand_n help_v i_o for_o i_o have_v choose_v thy_o commandment_n to_o obey_v god_n will_n by_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v the_o choice_n of_o every_o wise_a man_n 6._o i_o have_v long_v for_o thy_o save_a health_n o_o lord_n and_o in_o thy_o law_n be_v my_o delight_n he_o that_o love_v his_o soul_n health_n and_o belong_v for_o it_o will_v also_o love_v and_o delight_n in_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n as_o the_o way_n thereunto_o 7._o o_o let_v my_o soul_n live_v and_o it_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o thy_o judgement_n shall_v help_v i_o god_n be_v praise_v by_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o obedience_n and_o such_o shall_v be_v support_v by_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n 8._o i_o have_v go_v astray_o like_o a_o sheep_n that_o be_v lose_v o_o seek_v thy_o servant_n for_o i_o do_v not_o forget_v thy_o commandment_n though_o the_o best_a man_n do_v sometime_o err_v from_o the_o sacred_a path_n of_o god_n commandment_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o withal_o unmindful_a of_o that_o obedience_n they_o owe_v thereunto_o the_o prayer_n bless_a jesus_n who_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o seek_v and_o save_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v vouchsafe_v to_o seek_v and_o save_v i_o too_o often_o wander_v like_o a_o lose_a sheep_n in_o the_o by_o and_o too_o much_o beat_v path_n of_o vanity_n and_o iniquity_n bring_v i_o home_o into_o thy_o fold_n who_o be_v the_o great_a shepherd_n and_o bishop_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o be_v save_v with_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o true_a israelite_n i_o may_v sing_v thy_o praise_n with_o the_o celestial_a choir_n of_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n for_o ever_o say_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n chap._n v._o of_o meditation_n for_o the_o evening_n the_o light_n of_o nature_n dictate_v a_o evening_n and_o a_o morning_n sacrifice_n due_a unto_o god_n not_o only_a jew_n and_o christian_n but_o heathen_n and_o turk_n all_o man_n of_o all_o persuasion_n observe_v it_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n isaac_n apply_v himself_o to_o holy_a meditation_n in_o the_o evening_n 24.63_o evening_n gen._n 24.63_o at_o this_o time_n pray_v holy_a david_n also_o 2._o also_o ps_n 55.18_o &_o 141_o 2._o and_o so_o do_v the_o son_n of_o david_n our_o bless_a lord_n himself_o 6.12_o himself_o luk._n 6.12_o and_o he_o command_v we_o to_o do_v so_o also_o both_o by_o precept_n 13.35_o precept_n mar._n 13.35_o and_o by_o that_o parable_n of_o the_o labourer_n send_v out_o into_o the_o vineyard_n by_o the_o lord_n thereof_o as_o at_o other_o time_n so_o at_o the_o last_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n and_o these_o be_v as_o well_o pay_v as_o the_o former_a despair_v not_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o do_v true_o repent_v though_o it_o be_v in_o
assurance_n put_v your_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n especial_o for_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a place_n in_o christ_n nor_o greedy_o desire_v with_o most_o man_n the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n verse_n 6_o there_o be_v many_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a mean_v worldly_a good_n but_o the_o man_n that_o be_v godly_a do_v say_v verse_n 7_o lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o we_o by_o the_o lord_n say_v one_o be_v mean_v the_o father_n by_o his_o countenance_n the_o son_n and_o by_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o light_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n embeam_n our_o soul_n to_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o eternal_a light_n of_o glory_n verse_n 8_o thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n cordial_a joy_n be_v a_o beam_n display_v from_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n since_o the_o time_n their_o corn_n and_o wine_n and_o oil_n increase_v such_o increase_n add_v nothing_o to_o the_o true_a joy_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o consist_v in_o be_v rich_a towards_o god_n not_o to_o the_o world_n verse_n 9_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n be_v confident_a of_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n i_o shall_v sleep_v secure_o not_o fear_v the_o worst_a of_o evil_n this_o night_n can_v befall_v for_o it_o be_v thou_o lord_n only_o that_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n to_o who_o be_v all_o glory_n even_o to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n psalm_n xxxi_o to_o the_o seven_o verse_n verse_n 1_o in_o thou_o o_o lord_n as_o a_o powerful_a protector_n have_v i_o put_v my_o trust_n that_o my_o hope_n in_o thou_o may_v prevent_v my_o fear_n against_o which_o i_o also_o pray_v let_v i_o never_o be_v put_v to_o confusion_n not_o eternal_o though_o i_o temporal_o suffer_v for_o my_o due_a correction_n deliver_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n not_o for_o i_o but_o for_o thy_o own_o righteousness_n sake_n who_o have_v promise_v deliverance_n to_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o verse_n 2_o bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n of_o mercy_n and_o hear_v i_o be_v bow_v down_o in_o misery_n and_o the_o proper_a object_n of_o mercy_n make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v i_o come_v holy_a jesus_n my_o redeemer_n come_v quick_o to_o deliver_v i_o that_o i_o fail_v not_o in_o my_o temptation_n and_o trouble_n verse_n 3_o and_o be_v thou_o my_o strong_a rock_n that_o i_o may_v stand_v firm_a against_o every_o shock_n of_o temptation_n and_o my_o house_n of_o defence_n like_o a_o house_n build_v upon_o a_o rock_n sure_o be_v my_o defence_n whilst_o my_o sure_a trust_n be_v in_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v save_v i_o in_o no_o other_o do_v i_o seek_v for_o salvation_n verse_n 4_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o strong_a rock_n and_o my_o castle_n which_o render_v i_o inexpugnable_a by_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o my_o adversary_n be_v thou_o also_o my_o guide_n that_o i_o neither_o presume_v too_o much_o upon_o thy_o favour_n nor_o yet_o despair_v of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o betwixt_o these_o extreme_n lead_v i_o in_o the_o right_a way_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n not_o for_o any_o desert_n in_o i_o but_o that_o thy_o name_n may_v be_v glorify_v by_o i_o verse_n 5_o draw_v i_o out_o of_o that_o net_n of_o inveigle_a temptation_n which_o they_o my_o ghostly_a adversary_n have_v privy_o lay_v for_o i_o suggest_v evil_a under_o the_o show_n and_o pretence_n of_o what_o be_v good_a for_o thou_o be_v my_o strength_n against_o which_o no_o power_n of_o earth_n or_o hell_n can_v prevail_v verse_n 6_o into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n so_o pray_v my_o bless_a redeemer_n when_o he_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n and_o so_o will_v i_o ever_o say_v to_o he_o who_o die_v for_o i_o into_o thy_o hand_n who_o be_v mighty_a to_o save_v i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n in_o all_o the_o concern_v of_o its_o health_n and_o salvation_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n thou_o god_n of_o truth_n o_o suffer_v not_o that_o soul_n to_o perish_v which_o thou_o so_o dear_o purchase_v glory_n be_v to_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v create_v i_o and_o all_o the_o world_n glory_n be_v to_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v redeem_a i_o and_o all_o mankind_n glory_n be_v to_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o have_v sanctify_v i_o and_o all_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n psalm_n xci_o to_o be_v use_v at_o this_o time_n by_o the_o direction_n of_o st._n basil_n verse_n 1_o whoso_o dwell_v and_o flit_v not_o but_o continue_v under_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o most_o high_a in_o a_o holy_a and_o humble_a confidence_n of_o the_o protection_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n of_o heaven_n shall_v abide_v under_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v continual_o protect_v by_o he_o who_o have_v all_o might_n and_o power_n to_o defend_v and_o therefore_o verse_n 2_o i_o will_v say_v not_o with_o my_o lip_n only_o but_o with_o a_o affectionate_a heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n who_o see_v and_o incline_v to_o the_o secret_a desire_n of_o the_o soul_n thou_o be_v my_o hope_n even_o all_o the_o happiness_n i_o hope_v for_o and_o my_o strong_a hold_n against_o all_o my_o weakness_n and_o defect_n my_o god_n in_o he_o will_v i_o trust_v not_o presume_v upon_o any_o power_n that_o be_v either_o in_o or_o from_o myself_o or_o from_o any_o other_o doubt_v not_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n verse_n 3_o for_o he_o shall_v deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o hunter_n that_o great_a pursuer_fw-mi of_o soul_n unto_o death_n the_o devil_n and_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n the_o pestilential_a tongue_n of_o scoffer_n detractor_n slanderer_n etc._n etc._n verse_n 4_o he_o shall_v defend_v thou_o under_o his_o wing_n of_o merciful_a protection_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v safe_a under_o his_o feather_n as_o the_o hen_n gather_v her_o chicken_n under_o her_o feather_a wing_n when_o any_o storm_n or_o danger_n appear_v his_o faithfulness_n and_o truth_n in_o keep_v promise_n with_o his_o people_n shall_v be_v thy_o shield_n and_o buckler_n against_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n verse_n 5_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a for_o any_o terror_n by_o night_n of_o any_o terrify_a dream_n or_o black_a illusion_n suggest_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o darkness_n nor_o for_o the_o arrow_n that_o fly_v by_o day_n more_o open_a and_o daytime_n assault_v of_o the_o devil_n verse_n 6_o for_o the_o pestilence_n that_o walk_v in_o darkness_n such_o disease_n as_o secret_o and_o in_o the_o night_n season_n do_v unperceivable_o infect_v either_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n nor_o for_o the_o sickness_n that_o destroy_v in_o the_o noonday_n which_o do_v more_o open_o and_o in_o the_o daytime_n seize_v and_o consume_v this_o mortal_a life_n verse_n 7_o a_o thousand_o shall_v fall_v beside_o thou_o and_o ten_o thousand_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n many_o shall_v fall_v away_o into_o destruction_n that_o presume_v to_o be_v number_v among_o the_o sheep_n 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the_o life_n say_v my_o bless_a redeemer_n the_o way_n i_o must_v follow_v the_o truth_n i_o must_v believe_v the_o life_n i_o must_v hope_v for_o the_o way_n which_o lead_v i_o the_o truth_n which_o teach_v i_o and_o the_o life_n whereunto_o he_o bring_v i_o the_o way_n be_v undefiled_a the_o truth_n be_v infallible_a and_o the_o life_n without_o end_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v undefiled_a in_o this_o way_n and_o walk_v in_o this_o truth_n that_o lead_v to_o life_n everlasting_a as_o you_o stand_v upon_o some_o high_a place_n thy_o mercy_n 36.5_o ps_n 36.5_o o_o lord_n reach_v unto_o the_o heaven_n and_o thy_o faithfulness_n unto_o the_o cloud_n thy_o righteousness_n stand_v like_o the_o strong_a mountain_n 6_o 6_o and_o thy_o judgement_n be_v like_o the_o great_a deep_a thou_o 7_o 7_o lord_n shall_v save_v both_o man_n and_o beast_n how_o excellent_a be_v thy_o mercy_n o_o god_n and_o the_o child_n of_o man_n shall_v put_v their_o trust_n under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o 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the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n praise_v the_o lord_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n when_o you_o hear_v or_o see_v any_o thing_n extraordinary_a great_a and_o marvellous_a be_v thy_o work_n lord_n god_n almighty_a 15.3_o rev._n 15.3_o just_a and_o true_a be_v thy_o way_n thou_o king_n of_o saint_n who_o will_v not_o fear_v thou_o o_o lord_n 4._o 4._o and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n 72.18_o ps_n 72.18_o even_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n who_o only_o do_v wondrous_a thing_n and_o bless_v be_v the_o name_n of_o his_o majesty_n for_o ever_o 19_o 19_o and_o all_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o his_o majesty_n amen_o amen_n when_o you_o hear_v the_o clock_n or_o see_v the_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n how_o fast_o do_v hour_n after_o hour_n come_v on_o time_n haste_v to_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o eternity_n man_n be_v like_o a_o thing_n of_o nought_o 144.4_o 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world_n you_o have_v tribulation_n but_o be_v of_o good_a cheer_n i_o have_v overcome_v the_o world_n lord_n let_v i_o never_o be_v weary_a in_o well-doing_n but_o when_o i_o may_v do_v better_o and_o prevent_v i_o in_o all_o my_o do_n with_o thy_o most_o gracious_a favour_n and_o further_o i_o with_o thy_o continual_a help_n that_o in_o all_o my_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n study_n and_o endeavour_n begin_v continue_v and_o end_v in_o thou_o i_o may_v glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n and_o final_o obtain_v everlasting_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n when_o you_o go_v about_o any_o worldly_a employment_n god_n shall_v bring_v every_o work_n into_o judgement_n 12.14_o eccl._n 12.14_o with_o every_o secret_a thing_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v evil_a o_o let_v not_o my_o heart_n be_v incline_v to_o any_o evil_a thing_n 141.4_o ps_n 141.4_o let_v i_o not_o be_v occupy_v in_o ungodly_a work_n with_o the_o man_n that_o work_v wickedness_n neither_o let_v i_o be_v 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good_a and_o abstain_v from_o evil_a i_o may_v reasonable_o hope_v upon_o my_o devout_a prayer_n for_o the_o return_n of_o god_n favour_n unto_o i_o and_o that_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n shall_v dispel_v all_o my_o darksome_a imagination_n all_o my_o gloomy_a fear_n and_o the_o perturbation_n of_o my_o spirit_n return_v return_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n and_o cause_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n o_o show_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v whole_a when_o you_o sit_v idle_a why_o stand_v you_o here_o all_o the_o day_n idle_a 20.6_o mar._n 20.6_o the_o devil_n who_o tempt_v unto_o all_o other_o
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ecclus._n 23.3_o 2_o and_o the_o discipline_n of_o wisdom_n over_o my_o heart_n that_o they_o spare_v i_o not_o for_o my_o ignorances_n and_o pass_v not_o by_o my_o sin_n lest_o my_o ignorances_n increase_n 3._o 3._o and_o my_o sin_n abound_v to_o my_o destruction_n that_o it_o may_v please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o forgive_v i_o all_o my_o negligence_n and_o ignorances_n and_o to_o endue_v i_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o amend_v my_o life_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n o_o god_n of_o my_o father_n 4_o wisd_v 9.1_o 4_o and_o lord_n of_o all_o mercy_n give_v i_o wisdom_n that_o fit_v by_o thy_o throne_n and_o reject_v i_o not_o from_o among_o thy_o child_n o_o send_v she_o out_o of_o thy_o holy_a heaven_n 10._o 10._o and_o from_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o glory_n that_o be_v present_a she_o may_v labour_v with_o i_o that_o i_o may_v know_v what_o be_v please_v unto_o thou_o though_o i_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n 13.2_o 1_o cor._n 13.2_o and_o understand_v all_o mystery_n and_o have_v all_o knowledge_n and_o though_o i_o have_v all_o faith_n so_o that_o i_o can_v remove_v mountain_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n it_o profit_v i_o nothing_o be_v dull_a and_o averse_a from_o holy_a duty_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o forget_v i_o 13.1_o psal_n 13.1_o o_o lord_n for_o ever_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o how_o long_o shall_v i_o seek_v counsel_n in_o my_o soul_n 2_o 2_o and_o be_v so_o vex_v in_o my_o heart_n how_o long_o shall_v my_o enemy_n triumph_n over_o i_o consider_v and_o hear_v i_o o_o lord_n 3_o 3_o my_o god_n lighten_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o sleep_v not_o in_o death_n lest_o my_o enemy_n say_v 4_o 4_o i_o have_v prevail_v against_o he_o for_o if_o i_o be_v cast_v down_o they_o that_o trouble_v i_o will_v rejoice_v at_o it_o but_o my_o trust_n be_v in_o thy_o mercy_n 5_o 5_o and_o my_o heart_n be_v joyful_a in_o thy_o salvation_n i_o will_v sing_v of_o the_o lord_n 6_o 6_o because_o he_o have_v deal_v so_o love_o with_o i_o yea_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o most_o high_a glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n upon_o the_o sense_n of_o your_o sin_n and_o the_o mispending_a of_o your_o time_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o day_n of_o my_o vanity_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o young_a and_o wanton_a year_n when_o i_o commune_v with_o my_o own_o heart_n and_o search_v out_o my_o spirit_n when_o i_o remember_v how_o little_a a_o portion_n of_o my_o time_n have_v be_v employ_v in_o the_o service_n of_o my_o god_n and_o how_o much_o have_v be_v spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o the_o fulfil_n of_o my_o own_o unruly_a lust_n when_o i_o consider_v how_o small_a or_o no_o treasure_n of_o good_a work_n i_o have_v lay_v up_o in_o heaven_n and_o what_o a_o mass_n of_o sinful_a work_n i_o have_v treasure_v up_o against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n my_o spirit_n be_v wound_v within_o i_o and_o my_o heart_n within_o i_o be_v desolate_a my_o flesh_n tremble_v for_o fear_n of_o thou_o and_o i_o be_o afraid_a of_o thy_o judgement_n call_v to_o remembrance_n 25.5_o psal_n 25.5_o o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n which_o have_v be_v ever_o of_o old_a oh_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o of_o my_o ripe_a year_n 6._o 6._o o_o deal_v not_o with_o i_o after_o my_o sin_n neither_o reward_n i_o after_o my_o iniquity_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n think_v thou_o upon_o i_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o goodness_n and_o as_o thou_o tell_v my_o flitting_n 56.8_o ps_n 56.8_o so_o put_v my_o tear_n into_o thy_o bottle_n that_o as_o my_o sin_n so_o my_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v note_v in_o thy_o book_n assist_v i_o to_o redeem_v that_o precious_a time_n which_o i_o have_v too_o much_o mis-spend_v in_o vanity_n and_o iniquity_n oh_o spare_v i_o a_o little_a 39.13_o ps_n 39.13_o that_o i_o may_v recover_v my_o strength_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v holy_a resolve_n of_o future_a holiness_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n 56.12_o ps_n 56.12_o will_v i_o pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o thou_o will_v i_o give_v thanks_o for_o thou_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v 13._o 13._o that_o i_o may_v walk_v before_o god_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o live_n that_o enlighten_v with_o divine_a grace_n i_o may_v enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o life_n immortal_a before_o god_n for_o ever_o teach_v i_o thy_o way_n 86.11_o psal_n 86.11_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n o_o knit_v my_o heart_n unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v fear_v thy_o name_n i_o will_v thank_v thou_o 12_o 12_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n and_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o evermore_o for_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n towards_o i_o 13._o 13._o and_o thou_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o nethermost_a hell_n add_v day_n after_o day_n unto_o my_o life_n and_o space_n for_o repentance_n unto_o my_o day_n o_o god_n my_o heart_n be_v ready_a 108.1_o ps_n 108.1_o my_o heart_n be_v ready_a i_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n unto_o the_o lord_n 2.4_o rom._n 2.4_o for_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a lead_v i_o to_o repentance_n and_o my_o heart_n be_v ready_a o_o god_n my_o heart_n be_v ready_a to_o do_v thy_o will_n and_o to_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n only_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o divine_a grace_n to_o do_v what_o thou_o command_v and_o then_o command_v whatsoever_o please_v thou_o my_o heart_n be_v ready_a both_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o holy_a religion_n and_o to_o serve_v my_o neighbour_n also_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o innocence_n and_o beneficence_n and_o to_o watch_v over_o myself_o against_o all_o irrational_a desire_n that_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n i_o may_v now_o for_o the_o future_a 2.12_o tit._n 2.12_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n look_v for_o that_o bless_a hope_n 13._o 13._o and_o the_o glorious_a appearance_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n holy_a breathe_n of_o the_o soul_n after_o god_n as_o the_o hart_n hunt_v and_o weary_v pant_v after_o the_o water_n brook_v for_o refuge_n and_o refreshment_n 42.1_o psal_n 42.1_o so_o my_o soul_n in_o her_o weary_a pilgrimage_n pursue_v by_o her_o ghostly_a enemy_n long_v after_o thou_o o_o god_n in_o who_o the_o weary_a find_v rest_n and_o the_o persecute_a succour_n and_o support_v my_o soul_n
destructive_a and_o their_o right_a hand_n be_v full_a of_o gift_n even_o their_o righteous_a action_n be_v for_o bribe_n and_o sinister_a end_n transact_v and_o such_o be_v all_o they_o who_o make_v a_o gain_n of_o godliness_n verse_n 11_o but_o as_o for_o i_o though_o other_o pursue_v their_o worldly_a interest_n through_o injustice_n and_o bribery_n yet_o i_o will_v walk_v innocent_o that_o be_v the_o desire_n and_o resolution_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o deliver_v i_o through_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o my_o redeemer_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o my_o deliverance_n defend_v i_o from_o all_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n that_o will_v destroy_v my_o innocence_n and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o let_v thy_o mercy_n both_o pardon_n my_o bypass_a transgression_n and_o support_v i_o through_o all_o the_o peril_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n verse_n 12_o my_o foot_n stand_v right_o fix_v in_o my_o affection_n to_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o congregation_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o lord_n people_n in_o the_o house_n where_o his_o honour_n dwell_v and_o so_o shall_v i_o hope_v to_o be_v hereafter_o admit_v into_o the_o blissful_a company_n of_o angel_n and_o saint_n to_o praise_n the_o lord_n for_o ever_o say_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o xliii_o psalm_n paraphrase_a verse_n 1_o give_v sentence_n with_o i_o o_o god_n when_o i_o stand_v before_o thou_o to_o be_v judge_v according_a to_o my_o work_n do_v in_o the_o body_n whether_o good_a or_o evil_n o_o then_o defend_v my_o cause_n against_o the_o ungodly_a people_n plead_v for_o i_o against_o all_o the_o accusation_n of_o man_n woman_n devil_n in_o who_o company_n or_o by_o who_o temptation_n i_o have_v do_v any_o evil_n o_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o deceitful_a and_o wicked_a man_n that_o i_o be_v not_o rank_v among_o such_o upon_o the_o left_a hand_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o infelicity_n verse_n 2_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o strength_n by_o who_o i_o be_o enable_v to_o resist_v all_o my_o ghostly_a enemy_n why_o have_v thou_o put_v i_o from_o thou_o leave_v i_o to_o my_o own_o weak_a frail_a and_o sinful_a self_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o go_v i_o so_o heavy_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o of_o my_o own_o salvation_n whilst_o the_o enemy_n oppress_v i_o be_v destitute_a of_o thy_o help_n the_o grand_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o man_n overpower_n i_o with_o his_o temptation_n and_o assault_n but_o that_o i_o may_v manful_o resist_v and_o overcome_v verse_n 3_o o_o send_v out_o thy_o light_n and_o thy_o truth_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n which_o discern_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o righteous_a from_o the_o ungodly_a that_o they_o may_v lead_v i_o out_o of_o all_o the_o error_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n that_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o allurement_n and_o society_n of_o the_o ungodly_a they_o may_v bring_v i_o to_o thy_o holy_a hill_n where_o thy_o temple_n be_v situate_a and_o to_o thy_o dwell_n the_o place_n where_o thy_o honour_n dwell_v verse_n 4_o and_o that_o i_o may_v go_v to_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n both_o sacramental_a and_o mystical_a upon_o the_o altar_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o offer_v up_o my_o whole_a self_n to_o be_v a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a unto_o god_n even_o the_o god_n of_o my_o joy_n and_o gladness_n who_o make_v glad_a my_o heart_n by_o the_o consolation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n when_o i_o approach_v his_o altar_n and_o upon_o the_o harp_n which_o be_v a_o instrument_n of_o a_o triangular_a figure_n and_o represent_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n wherewithal_o i_o will_v give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o o_o holy_a and_o ever_o bless_a trinity_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n one_o god_n over_o all_o bless_a for_o ever_o and_o my_o god_n even_o the_o god_n of_o my_o joy_n and_o worship_n my_o glory_n and_o my_o crown_n o_o then_o verse_n 5_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o heavy_a o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v no_o sorrow_n but_o for_o sin_n because_o this_o alone_a separate_v the_o soul_n from_o the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o it_o be_v thy_o unquiet_a passion_n and_o unruly_a lust_n which_o disturb_v thy_o reason_n and_o withdraw_v thou_o thus_o disquiet_v from_o a_o sincere_a dependence_n upon_o thy_o god_n but_o return_v return_v unto_o thy_o rest_n o_o my_o soul_n verse_n 6_o o_o put_v thy_o trust_n in_o god_n all_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o distemper_n be_v from_o thyself_o thy_o health_n and_o joy_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o this_o i_o will_v yet_o give_v he_o thanks_o who_o be_v to_o be_v praise_v in_o both_o the_o season_n of_o sadness_n and_o joy_n for_o in_o both_o he_o be_v the_o help_n of_o my_o countenance_n the_o lightsome_a gladness_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o god_n both_o of_o my_o be_v and_o wellbeing_a even_o the_o god_n of_o all_o that_o i_o be_o and_o all_o that_o i_o have_v and_o all_o that_o i_o hope_v to_o be_v which_o be_v to_o enjoy_v the_o beatifical_a vision_n of_o his_o divine_a majesty_n for_o ever_o to_o sing_v glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o three_o general_a meditation_n upon_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n many_o be_v the_o opinion_n and_o dispute_v and_o too_o curious_a also_o the_o disquisition_n touch_v the_o place_n and_o nature_n matter_n manner_n and_o duration_n of_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n but_o it_o will_v be_v more_o christian_a prudence_n strict_o to_o search_v and_o find_v out_o those_o crooked_a deceitful_a and_o pollute_a path_n which_o lead_v to_o that_o dismal_a place_n of_o torment_n that_o we_o may_v decline_v and_o avoid_v they_o it_o be_v sure_o better_a by_o much_o not_o to_o feel_v by_o woeful_a experience_n the_o misery_n of_o the_o damn_a than_o exact_o to_o know_v and_o accurate_o to_o discourse_v of_o they_o and_o may_v this_o be_v ever_o my_o study_n bless_a lord_n my_o continual_a care_n and_o fear_v and_o constant_a endeavour_n not_o in_o the_o least_o particular_a to_o sin_n against_o thou_o for_o thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n which_o rest_v upon_o sinner_n be_v a_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o a_o terrible_a it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o frail_a man_n to_o sustain_v the_o fury_n of_o it_o meditat_fw-la i._o of_o the_o pain_n of_o loss_n the_o first_o and_o it_o be_v esteem_v by_o many_o holy_a father_n the_o great_a of_o hell_n torment_n be_v that_o which_o be_v call_v by_o divine_n the_o pain_n of_o loss_n whereunto_o the_o wicked_a of_o the_o world_n be_v sentence_v in_o these_o several_a expression_n 27._o mat._n 22.13_o &_o 25.30_o 41._o luc._n 13_o 27._o take_v he_o away_o cast_v he_o out_o i_o know_v you_o not_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v the_o pain_n of_o sense_n in_o hell_n be_v intolerable_a say_v chrys_n yet_o for_o a_o man_n to_o suffer_v a_o thousand_o hell_n be_v less_o irksome_a 28._o s._n chrys_n hom._n 28._o than_o to_o be_v banish_v from_o heaven_n to_o be_v drive_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n to_o be_v exile_v out_o of_o the_o region_n of_o light_n and_o joy_n to_o be_v reject_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o hear_v from_o he_o i_o know_v you_o not_o depart_v from_o i_o the_o loss_n of_o heaven_n must_v needs_o be_v the_o great_a of_o evil_n because_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o the_o great_a and_o most_o perfect_a good_a and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v true_o good_a to_o lose_v good_a thing_n we_o do_v now_o enjoy_v in_o the_o world_n may_v be_v recompense_v with_o advantage_n by_o the_o gain_n of_o heaven_n but_o to_o lose_v heaven_n itself_o to_o forfeit_v the_o right_n and_o title_n we_o once_o have_v happy_o obtain_v to_o be_v inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v a_o loss_n irreparable_a nothing_o can_v compensate_a nothing_o can_v equal_v nothing_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o this_o loss_n serm._n id._n serm._n it_o be_v hell_n enough_o itself_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o in_o this_o life_n the_o most_o wise_a and_o holy_a understand_v not_o thorough_o the_o fullness_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o so_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o the_o torment_n of_o their_o loss_n but_o in_o the_o next_o life_n our_o eye_n shall_v be_v open_v and_o the_o veil_n upon_o our_o heart_n remove_v and_o then_o shall_v the_o ungodly_a see_v to_o their_o unspeakable_a grief_n and_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n the_o vast_a difference_n betwixt_o the_o never_o fade_a pleasure_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o the_o empty_a transitory_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n betwixt_o that_o fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o
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