essential_o of_o his_o religion_n let_v our_o will_n also_o be_v conjoin_v for_o what_o a_o absurdity_n be_v it_o that_o we_o who_o be_v to_o live_v together_o in_o heaven_n if_o our_o uncharitableness_n hinder_v not_o shall_v live_v at_o variance_n here_o below_o o_o heavenly_a samaritan_n thou_o holy_a jesus_n prince_n of_o peace_n look_v down_o look_v down_o behold_v here_o a_o miserable_o tear_v and_o divide_v church_n tear_v with_o schism_n and_o faction_n fall_v among_o robber_n and_o spoiler_n who_o most_o inhumane_o have_v entreat_v she_o behold_v with_o a_o succour_a compassion_n her_o bleed_a wound_n which_o be_v as_o so_o many_o mouth_n importunate_o beg_v it_o pour_v thy_o supply_a oil_n and_o wine_n of_o union_n into_o her_o sore_n bound_v up_o with_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n and_o concord_n her_o break_a and_o disjoint_v member_n pass_v not_o by_o on_o the_o other_o side_n of_o the_o way_n as_o do_v the_o relentless_a levite_n but_o let_v the_o distress_a sight_n of_o our_o misery_n move_v thou_o to_o compassion_n and_o thy_o compassion_n produce_v a_o speedy_a relieve_v we_o suppress_v in_o we_o bless_a saviour_n entire_o banish_v from_o we_o that_o stingy_a selfishness_n of_o spirit_n that_o narrow_a confinement_n of_o love_n to_o a_o sect_n or_o party_n which_o so_o much_o abound_v in_o the_o nation_n and_o make_v we_o of_o a_o more_o public_a generous_a temper_n more_o consultive_n of_o the_o good_a of_o the_o community_n both_o in_o church_n and_o state_n and_o then_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o love_n and_o unity_n shall_v dwell_v among_o we_o love_n shall_v be_v our_o guide_n and_o love_n shall_v be_v our_o guard_n and_o defence_n love_n shall_v fit_v we_o for_o heaven_n and_o love_n shall_v conduct_v we_o thither_o nay_o love_n shall_v bring_v down_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n unto_o we_o shall_v make_v we_o live_v in_o peace_n in_o amity_n in_o a_o joyous_a complacency_n at_o each_o other_o happiness_n amen_n amen_n the_o prayer_n o_o our_o god_n who_o have_v teach_v we_o that_o all_o our_o do_n without_o charity_n be_v nothing_o worth_a that_o he_o only_o who_o dwell_v in_o love_n dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o thou_o in_o he_o send_v thy_o holy-ghost_n and_o pour_v into_o our_o heart_n that_o most_o excellent_a gift_n of_o charity_n the_o very_a bond_n of_o peace_n and_o of_o all_o virtue_n make_v we_o child_n of_o thou_o our_o god_n disciple_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n and_o master_n in_o love_v one_o another_o as_o he_o have_v love_v we_o in_o be_v merciful_a as_o thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v merciful_a o_o that_o the_o same_o mind_n may_v be_v in_o we_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o go_v about_o do_v good_a heal_v the_o disease_a comfort_v the_o afflict_a compossionate_v the_o distress_a and_o who_o pity_n do_v not_o content_v itself_o with_o a_o bare_a say_n be_v you_o warm_v be_v you_o clothe_v be_v you_o fill_v and_o deliver_v from_o your_o suffering_n but_o which_o do_v always_o exert_v itself_o in_o real_a act_n of_o mercy_n and_o beneficence_n o_o make_v we_o also_o thus_o follower_n of_o our_o redeemer_n step_n be_v exceed_v pitiful_a and_o compassionate_a and_o actual_o employ_v all_o our_o ability_n for_o our_o necessitous_a brethren_n succour_n and_o relief_n give_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o most_o merciful_a god_n such_o a_o sympathize_v tenderness_n of_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v deep_o affect_v with_o both_o the_o misery_n and_o prosperity_n of_o our_o neighbour_n mourn_v with_o those_o that_o mourn_v and_o rejoice_v with_o those_o that_o rejoice_v as_o live_v member_n of_o our_o saviour_n mystical_a body_n his_o church_n o_o that_o it_o may_v become_v the_o centre_n of_o unity_n and_o concord_n the_o very_a joy_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n fulfil_v o_o lord_n that_o promise_v blessing_n of_o thou_o unto_o the_o christian_a state_n whereby_o the_o wolf_n be_v to_o dwell_v with_o the_o lamb_n the_o loeopard_n to_o lie_v down_o with_o the_o kid_n the_o calf_n and_o the_o young_a lion_n together_o a_o little_a child_n to_o lead_v they_o a_o wean_a child_n to_o put_v his_o hand_n on_o the_o cockatrice-den_n and_o nothing_o to_o hurt_v or_o destroy_v in_o thy_o holy_a mountain_n but_o all_o fury_n malice_n and_o bitterness_n be_v do_v away_o gospel-love_n and_o peace_n and_o gentleness_n of_o spirit_n be_v to_o succeed_v o_o may_v this_o gracious_a promise_n be_v near_o its_o accomplishment_n may_v this_o bless_a state_n this_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n come_v quick_o o_o thou_o composer_n of_o difference_n thou_o god_n of_o all_o peace_n compose_v those_o unhappy_a animosity_n which_o be_v too_o much_o propagate_v among_o christian_n let_v they_o not_o any_o long_o dishonour_v thy_o name_n bring_v a_o evil_a report_n upon_o our_o holy_a profession_n in_o general_n nor_o weaken_v the_o interest_n of_o the_o protestant_a religion_n in_o particular_a but_o grant_v that_o by_o brotherly_a love_n and_o concord_n we_o may_v adorn_v the_o gospel_n of_o our_o saviour_n may_v win_v over_o convert_v thereunto_o and_o thereby_o enlarge_v strengthen_v and_o advance_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o everblessed_n jesus_n let_v the_o peace_n of_o thou_o our_o god_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o which_o we_o be_v call_v in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o hope_n of_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n that_o as_o we_o have_v one_o lord_n one_o faith_n one_o baptism_n one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o we_o all_o so_o we_o may_v henceforth_o be_v all_o of_o one_o heart_n and_o of_o one_o soul_n unite_v in_o one_o holy_a bond_n of_o truth_n and_o peace_n of_o faith_n and_o charity_n and_o be_v thus_o studious_a of_o emulate_v each_o other_o in_o kindness_n provoke_v thus_o one_o another_o to_o love_n and_o good_a work_n and_o be_v in_o such_o a_o manner_n the_o son_n of_o peace_n on_o earth_n we_o shall_v be_v fit_v and_o make_v meet_v for_o the_o joint_a participation_n of_o heavenly_a glory_n where_o may_v we_o all_o reign_n rejoice_v in_o each_o other_o happiness_n as_o sincere_o if_o not_o equal_o as_o in_o our_o own_o amen_n bless_a jesus_n amen_n meditation_n xv._o on_o improvement_n in_o grace_n the_o life_n of_o grace_n be_v best_a evidence_v by_o growth_n therein_o spiritual_a life_n no_o more_o than_o the_o natural_a one_o can_v subsist_v without_o activity_n and_o progressive_a motion_n wherever_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n be_v sow_o in_o truth_n and_o reality_n it_o will_v fructify_v and_o become_v prolific_a in_o the_o school_n of_o grace_n as_o well_o as_o in_o that_o of_o humane_a learning_n not_o to_o go_v forward_o and_o make_v improvement_n be_v to_o go_v backward_o and_o virtue_n like_o a_o tender_a young_a plant_n if_o it_o do_v not_o thrive_v and_o flourish_n be_v in_o a_o tendency_n to_o decay_n and_o wither_n the_o slothful_a unprofitable_a servant_n who_o do_v not_o improve_v his_o talon_n be_v in_o the_o scripture-reckoning_a in_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n account_n nigh_o as_o bad_a and_o as_o severe_o punish_v as_o the_o unjust_a steward_n who_o wicked_o embezzle_v it_o and_o not_o to_o make_v use_n of_o grace_n be_v here_o repute_v the_o same_o thing_n as_o not_o to_o have_v have_v it_o to_o have_v it_o by_o exercise_n and_o improvement_n be_v judge_v by_o god_n the_o only_a true_a possession_n and_o he_o who_o have_v not_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o manner_n be_v say_v in_o holy_a writ_n only_o to_o seem_v to_o have_v they_o and_o instead_o of_o increase_a their_o store_n it_o be_v denounce_v there_o that_o he_o shall_v loose_v even_o those_o measure_n of_o divine_a virtue_n which_o be_v once_o afford_v he_o genuine_a grace_n can_v stand_v at_o a_o stay_n if_o it_o do_v not_o ascend_v and_o improve_v it_o infallible_o decline_v and_o when_o god_n give_v we_o this_o talon_n to_o trade_n withal_o and_o increase_v it_o shall_v we_o frustrate_v his_o end_n of_o give_v it_o by_o let_v it_o lie_v dead_a and_o unexercised_a do_v christ_n purchase_v we_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n at_o the_o dear_a and_o inestimable_a rate_n of_o his_o own_o bloodshed_n and_o shall_v we_o neglect_v they_o when_o so_o purchase_v do_v he_o by_o his_o precious_a death_n and_o all-prevalent_a intercession_n procure_v the_o effusion_n and_o send_v down_o of_o those_o grace_n and_o shall_v we_o slight_v they_o when_o so_o send_v and_o bestow_v on_o we_o ah_o what_o will_v not_o obstinate_a ingratitude_n of_o sin_v do_v it_o will_v make_v we_o turn_v the_o bless_a mean_n of_o grace_n into_o occasion_n of_o damnation_n make_v what_o be_v intend_v towards_o we_o a_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n to_o become_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n through_o our_o mad_a folly_n and_o supine_n negligence_n if_o we_o will_v but_o cooperate_v with_o divine_a
unto_o thou_o who_o be_v of_o pure_a eye_n than_o to_o behold_v the_o least_o iniquity_n with_o approbation_n with_o what_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n ought_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v this_o thy_o inestimable_a favour_n that_o thou_o who_o be_v so_o high_o exalt_v will_v humble_v thyself_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o such_o despicable_a pollute_a being_n as_o we_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v be_v thy_o goodness_n who_o have_v make_v prayer_n our_o duty_n which_o be_v so_o much_o our_o interest_n and_o privilege_n o_o how_o inexcusable_a shall_v we_o be_v shall_v we_o neglect_v so_o great_a a_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n will_v thou_o o_o lord_n admit_v and_o accept_v our_o poor_a unworthy_a service_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o glad_o embrace_v the_o vouchsafement_n since_o our_o righteousness_n extend_v not_o unto_o thou_o since_o we_o only_o be_v the_o gainer_n by_o thy_o service_n which_o be_v its_o own_o reward_n which_o be_v our_o perfect_a freedom_n o_o cause_n therefore_o all_o that_o be_v within_o we_o to_o bless_v thy_o holy_a name_n cause_v all_o that_o be_v within_o we_o to_o render_v thou_o most_o willing_a and_o cheerful_a obedience_n but_o o_o god_n most_o glorious_a who_o transcendent_a excellency_n be_v exalt_v above_o all_o glory_n and_o praise_n the_o more_o we_o speak_v of_o thy_o honour_n the_o more_o we_o become_v sensible_a how_o infinite_o we_o fall_v short_a of_o it_o o_o make_v we_o to_o show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n not_o only_o with_o our_o lip_n but_o in_o our_o life_n by_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o thy_o service_n by_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o thy_o likeness_n in_o holiness_n by_o raise_v spiritualize_a and_o enflame_v by_o thy_o help_n our_o affection_n towards_o thou_o in_o prayer_n yet_o alas_o alas_o how_o soon_o be_v we_o weary_a of_o this_o most_o delightsome_a most_o beneficial_a duty_n of_o devotion_n how_o much_o averseness_n be_v there_o in_o we_o unto_o the_o undertake_n how_o much_o distraction_n of_o thought_n and_o deadness_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o performance_n what_o formality_n want_v of_o relish_n want_v of_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n be_v there_o mingle_v with_o the_o best_a of_o our_o religious_a service_n how_o prone_a have_v we_o be_v to_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o shadow_n of_o piety_n and_o devotion_n instead_o of_o the_o substance_n with_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n instead_o of_o the_o life_n and_o power_n thereof_o how_o prone_a to_o content_a ourselves_o with_o the_o bare_a praise_n of_o thy_o divine_a perfection_n which_o we_o have_v not_o have_v the_o godly_a ambition_n the_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n to_o imitate_v o_o pardon_v the_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n of_o these_o our_o holy_a thing_n but_o beside_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o best_a performance_n how_o many_o way_n have_v we_o presumptuous_o offend_v thou_o our_o god_n by_o innumerable_a omission_n and_o commission_n omission_n of_o duty_n commission_n of_o evil_a by_o many_o frequent_o repeat_v and_o long_o continue_a act_n of_o wickedness_n by_o sinful_a provocation_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n o_o how_o often_o have_v we_o stifle_v the_o conviction_n the_o reproof_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n how_o often_o resist_v the_o holy_a motion_n the_o restraint_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n how_o long_o neglect_v the_o great_a salvation_n of_o thy_o gospel_n how_o many_o time_n violate_v our_o most_o solemn_a baptismal_a vow_n and_o covenant_n the_o very_a multitude_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v enough_o to_o amaze_v and_o affrighten_v we_o to_o cover_v we_o with_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n but_o the_o heinousness_n the_o baseness_n the_o ingratitude_n of_o our_o misdemeanour_n towards_o so_o gracious_a and_o heavenly_a a_o father_n so_o long-suffering_a a_o preserver_n so_o mercyful_a a_o benefactor_n sanctifier_n and_o redeemer_n o_o how_o grievous_a be_v the_o remembrance_n thereof_o to_o we_o the_o burden_n of_o so_o much_o wickedness_n how_o intolerable_a o_o our_o god_n strong_a and_o patient_a have_v thou_o not_o be_v god_n how_o can_v thou_o have_v have_v patience_n with_o such_o perfidious_a such_o ungrateful_a such_o wilful_o disobedient_a rebel_n well_o for_o we_o be_v it_o that_o thy_o mercy_n and_o forbearance_n exceed_v that_o of_o man_n be_v like_o the_o self_n unlimited_a o_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n will_v thou_o again_o receive_v such_o prodigal_a child_n into_o thy_o favour_n will_v thou_o still_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o ah_o let_v thy_o goodness_n let_v thy_o reconcileableness_n lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o a_o more_o complete_a consummate_v one_o and_o our_o repentance_n may_v it_o fit_v we_o for_o thy_o pardon_n and_o acceptance_n and_o not_o mere_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n implore_v we_o mercy_n at_o thy_o hand_n but_o for_o a_o divine_a power_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o subdue_v they_o set_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n our_o heart_n in_o such_o a_o perfect_a enmity_n against_o all_o thing_n contrary_a to_o thy_o bless_a will_n and_o nature_n that_o we_o may_v never_o be_v reconcile_v to_o they_o any_o more_o dispose_v we_o to_o such_o a_o entire_a affection_n to_o thy_o commandment_n that_o they_o may_v become_v our_o choice_n our_o desire_n our_o exceed_v great_a rejoice_v o_o that_o we_o may_v walk_v more_o circumspect_o redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a o_o that_o we_o may_v give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a o_o that_o the_o life_n the_o pure_a unspotted_a life_n of_o christ_n jesus_n may_v be_v form_v within_o we_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n fill_v we_o gracious_a god_n with_o the_o whole_a knowledge_n of_o thy_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n and_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n unto_o the_o conscientious_a practice_n of_o such_o knowledge_n increase_v in_o we_o that_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o divine_a love_n which_o purisi_v the_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o overcome_v the_o wicked_a world_n excite_v in_o we_o that_o ardent_a affection_n to_o thou_o which_o may_v make_v we_o cheerful_o do_v thy_o will_n or_o patient_o suffer_v it_o in_o all_o instance_n and_o which_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v our_o brethren_n as_o ourselves_o for_o christ_n sake_n with_o a_o pure_a heart_n out_o of_o love_n unfeigned_a not_o in_o tongue_n only_o but_o also_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n keep_v we_o o_o lord_n pure_a and_o unspotted_a with_o the_o world_n temperate_a chaste_a and_o unspotted_a with_o the_o flesh_n keep_v we_o safe_a and_o unseduced_a by_o our_o own_o heart_n lust_n by_o satan_n wicked_a suggestion_n and_o allurement_n cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n without_o covetousness_n to_o have_v it_o more_o in_o heaven_n less_o on_o earth_n teach_v we_o contempt_n of_o earthly_a thing_n teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o to_o conquer_v all_o temptation_n to_o live_v above_o the_o corruption_n which_o so_o much_o abound_v in_o the_o age_n give_v we_o patience_n give_v we_o support_v comfort_n and_o quiet_a submission_n in_o adversity_n let_v a_o content_a mind_n be_v instead_o of_o all_o we_o want_v and_o a_o thankful_a heart_n sweeten_v all_o our_o enjoyment_n o_o that_o we_o may_v mind_v more_o the_o one_o thing_n necessary_a that_o we_o may_v seek_v in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o its_o righteousness_n and_o whatever_o other_o thing_n we_o leave_v undo_v we_o may_v be_v still_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a make_v we_o o_o our_o god_n more_o careful_a of_o please_v thou_o fearful_a of_o offend_v thou_o diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o thy_o service_n more_o observant_a of_o thy_o good_a providence_n in_o every_o thing_n more_o grateful_a for_o thy_o benefit_n receive_v more_o ready_o dispose_v in_o all_o condition_n to_o every_o good_a thought_n word_n and_o work_n *_o stir_v we_o up_o we_o entreat_v thou_o to_o a_o frequent_a mindfulness_n of_o our_o latter_a end_n and_o fit_a and_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o let_v our_o approach_a sleep_n this_o night_n put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o last_o sleep_n our_o bed_n remind_v we_o of_o our_o grave_n and_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o day_n of_o darkness_n which_o shall_v be_v many_o in_o the_o chamber_n of_o death_n lighten_v our_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o they_o sleep_v not_o therein_o but_o that_o we_o may_v awake_v with_o the_o morning_n light_n unto_o thy_o praise_n and_o glory_n forgive_v those_o actual_a sin_n of_o thy_o servant_n which_o the_o day_n past_a have_v be_v witness_n unto_o lord_n give_v we_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n of_o they_o and_o more_o carefulness_n to_o avoid_v they_o for_o the_o future_a and_o whether_o we_o sleep_v this_o night_n in_o death_n or_o awake_v to_o the_o fresh_a mercy_n of_o the_o follow_a day_n o_o grant_v that_o christ_n
be_v heal_v wash_v his_o soul_n clean_o o_o god_n in_o christ_n most_o precious_a blood_n conform_v he_o more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o holy_a doctrine_n and_o example_n of_o the_o everblessed_n jesus_n sanctify_v he_o with_o all_o the_o save_v grace_n of_o thy_o renew_n spirit_n give_v he_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n some_o delightful_a foretastes_n and_o anticipation_n of_o celestial_a blessedness_n hope_v towards_o thou_o a_o enravisht_a sense_n of_o thy_o favour_n joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o approach_v glory_n however_o if_o this_o be_v too_o great_a a_o vouchsafement_n make_v he_o at_o least_o willing_a to_o be_v dissolve_v fit_a for_o heaven_n full_a of_o his_o saviour_n empty_v of_o himself_o and_o of_o all_o trust_n in_o his_o own_o defective_a righteousness_n and_o whenever_o thou_o take_v he_o out_o of_o this_o world_n take_v he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o unto_o thyself_o into_o everlasting_a felicity_n amen_o holy_a jesus_n for_o thy_o precious_a death_n and_o passion_n sake_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o morning_n preparatory_a to_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o day_n bless_a and_o glorious_a lord_n god_n thou_o lord_n and_o instituter_n of_o the_o sabbath_n who_o allow_v we_o six_o day_n in_o seven_o for_o our_o temporal_a and_o worldly_a concern_v and_o have_v set_a apart_z the_o seven_o only_a for_o thy_o own_o more_o especial_a service_n o_o how_o wise_o have_v thou_o provide_v for_o both_o our_o â—ouls_n and_o body_n for_o how_o will_v our_o outward_a man_n want_v food_n and_o raiment_n be_v not_o day_n of_o labour_n afford_v it_o wherein_o by_o honest_a industry_n to_o procure_v those_o necessary_n and_o how_o will_v our_o spirit_n pine_v away_o and_o languish_v as_o to_o all_o gracious_a endowment_n be_v not_o season_n appropriate_v to_o thy_o divine_a worship_n o_o that_o therefore_o at_o present_a we_o may_v rest_n from_o the_o work_n of_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o from_o those_o of_o our_o particular_a calling_n o_o that_o we_o may_v be_v in_o the_o spirit_n on_o this_o thy_o own_o day_n that_o we_o may_v worship_v thou_o thereon_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v it_o so_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a unto_o thou_o as_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o pledge_n and_o earnest_n of_o a_o eternal_a sabbatisme_n with_o thou_o in_o light_n and_o glory_n this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v by_o his_o justify_v resurrection_n o_o may_v we_o rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a therein_o with_o a_o holy_a rejoice_v this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o be_v the_o birthday_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o future_a bless_a expectation_n o_o may_v it_o prove_v a_o day_n of_o growth_n and_o improvement_n in_o grace_n of_o holy_a ardour_n and_o devont_a enravishment_n grant_v gracious_a father_n that_o we_o may_v not_o find_v our_o own_o pleasure_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n nor_o do_v our_o own_o deed_n on_o this_o thy_o hallowed-day_n but_o may_v both_o call_v and_o esteem_v it_o a_o delight_n holy_a of_o the_o lord_n honourable_a o_o that_o heaven_n a_o a_o heavenly_a frame_n and_o temper_v of_o spirit_n may_v be_v begin_v in_o we_o here_o by_o mean_n of_o our_o pious_a intercourse_n with_o heaven_n amid_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o day_n we_o be_v go_v o_o lord_n unto_o thy_o house_n of_o prayer_n the_o place_n where_o thy_o honour_n dwell_v o_o pardon_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o prepare_v according_a to_o the_o preparation_n of_o thy_o sanctuary_n that_o we_o have_v not_o yet_o put_v off_o our_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a affection_n consider_v that_o the_o place_n whereon_o we_o be_v to_o stand_v be_v holy_a ground_n o_o do_v thou_o our_o god_n vouchsafe_v to_o go_v along_o with_o we_o into_o thy_o temple_n by_o the_o holy_a aid_n and_o assistance_n of_o thy_o spirit_n cause_v we_o to_o approach_v thou_o there_o with_o reverence_n and_o to_o worship_n before_o thou_o with_o a_o zealous_a affection_n when_o we_o meditate_v let_v we_o do_v it_o with_o all_o seriousness_n heavenly-mindedness_a and_o edification_n when_o we_o pray_v let_v it_o be_v with_o the_o utmost_a attension_n faith_n and_o holy_a fervour_n when_o we_o hear_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o thy_o gospel_n may_v it_o be_v with_o all_o diligent_a and_o hearty_a attendance_n on_o thy_o word_n and_o doctrine_n when_o we_o read_v thy_o holy_a scripture_n may_v they_o make_v we_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n may_v we_o read_v they_o with_o understanding_n with_o a_o affectionate_a gust_n and_o relish_n with_o a_o reform_a change_n and_o inward_a digestion_n of_o they_o into_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o nourishment_n o_o may_v this_o day_n be_v add_v to_o our_o share_n in_o a_o happy_a eternity_n by_o our_o religious_a improvement_n of_o it_o may_v thou_o our_o god_n come_v down_o unto_o we_o herein_o by_o thy_o divine_a influence_n and_o may_v we_o be_v take_v up_o unto_o thou_o by_o devout_a praise_n and_o adoration_n accompany_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n with_o thy_o own_o more_o especial_a presence_n thy_o own_o more_o especial_a ordinance_n and_o holy_a institution_n cause_v we_o by_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o pious_a duty_n to_o increase_v in_o grace_n and_o to_o be_v nourish_v up_o to_o a_o perfect_a manhood_n in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v root_v and_o ground_v in_o divine_a love_n and_o build_v up_o through_o faith_n unto_o a_o capacity_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n how_o earthly_a o_o god_n will_v beour_n affection_n how_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a our_o soul_n be_v their_o thought_n and_o desire_n always_o busy_v about_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n bless_a be_v thy_o name_n therefore_o that_o thou_o have_v enjoin_v we_o a_o season_n wherein_o to_o call_v off_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n from_o thing_n temporal_a wherein_o to_o unloosen_v our_o spirit_n from_o sense_n and_o sensual_a concernment_n and_o allow_v we_o a_o sweet_a converse_n and_o communication_n with_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o happiness_n o_o make_v we_o more_o to_o value_v this_o inestimable_a privilege_n make_v we_o at_o present_a to_o improve_v it_o to_o the_o best_a advantage_n cause_v we_o to_o hold_v a_o pious_a harmony_n of_o praise_n and_o hallelujah_n with_o thy_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n now_o in_o heaven_n it_o be_v the_o employment_n will_v be_v our_o continual_a joy_n and_o blissful_a recreation_n in_o the_o region_n above_o o_o give_v we_o therefore_o to_o habituate_v ourselves_o to_o it_o now_o and_o thereby_o partake_v of_o heavenly_a satisfaction_n even_o on_o earth_n give_v a_o blessing_n to_o thy_o word_n preach_v and_o to_o the_o prayer_n offer_v to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n on_o this_o day_n while_o paul_n plant_v and_o apollosâ—aters_n â—aters_z do_v thou_o o_o god_n give_v the_o sanctify_a increase_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a experimental_o to_o say_v we_o have_v taste_v and_o see_v â—ow_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v we_o have_v of_o a_o truth_n find_v how_o it_o be_v good_a for_o we_o that_o â—e_v have_v wait_v upon_o thou_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o then_o by_o these_o mean_n of_o grace_n be_v train_v up_o and_o fit_v for_o everlasting_a glory_n we_o shall_v at_o length_n be_v translate_v thither_o where_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n shall_v cease_v be_v mean_n of_o beget_v or_o confirm_v we_o in_o grace_n and_o shall_v only_o be_v our_o delight_n and_o joy_n and_o heavenly_a entertainment_n for_o a_o eternal_a duration_n amen_n bless_a lord_n amen_n finis_fw-la book_n print_v for_o and_o sell_v by_o thomas_n speed_v at_o the_o three_o crown_n near_o the_o royal_a exchange_n in_o cornhill_n 1693._o thirty_o six_o sermon_n viz._n 16_o ad_fw-la aulum_fw-la 6_o ad_fw-la clerum_fw-la 6_o ad_fw-la magistratum_fw-la 8_o ad_fw-la populum_fw-la with_o a_o large_a preface_n by_o the_o right_n reverend_a father_n in_o god_n robert_n sanderson_n late_a lord_n bishop_n of_o lincoln_n the_o eight_o edition_n correct_v and_o amend_v whereunto_o be_v now_o add_v the_o life_n of_o the_o reverend_n and_o learned_a author_n write_a by_o isaac_n walton_n folio_n conversation_n in_o heaven_n be_v devotion_n consist_v of_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n on_o several_a considerable_a subject_n in_o practical_a divinity_n write_a for_o the_o raise_v the_o decay_a spirit_n of_o piety_n by_o laurence_n smith_n ll._n d._n fellow_n of_o st._n john_n college_n in_o oxford_n a_o sermon_n at_o the_o funeral_n of_o the_o reverend_n mr._n thomas_n grey_n late_a vicar_n of_o dedham_n in_o essex_n preach_v in_o the_o parish-church_n of_o dedham_n febr._n the_o second_o 1691_o 2._o with_o a_o short_a account_n of_o his_o life_n by_o
how_o can_v we_o expect_v to_o obtain_v mercy_n from_o thou_o if_o we_o exercise_v it_o not_o first_o towards_o our_o offend_a brethren_n o_o rebuke_v in_o we_o then_o the_o evil_a spirit_n of_o rage_n and_o fury_n dispossess_v and_o change_v it_o into_o a_o spirit_n of_o mildness_n still_o the_o storm_n becalm_v the_o boisterousness_n of_o our_o passion_n which_o otherwise_o like_o a_o trouble_a sea_n will_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v at_o rest_n convince_v we_o o_o lord_n that_o immoderate_a anger_n be_v the_o impotency_n of_o reason_n and_o understanding_n the_o wild_a break_v loose_a of_o headstrong_a lust_n and_o passion_n that_o it_o be_v a_o short_a kind_n of_o madness_n a_o effect_n of_o pride_n and_o haughtiness_n the_o discovery_n of_o a_o weak_a impatient_a and_o effeminate_a mind_n which_o can_v bear_v very_o little_a and_o by_o force_n of_o these_o consideration_n in_o conjunction_n with_o thy_o grace_n cause_v we_o to_o cease_v from_o anger_n to_o let_v go_v wrath_n and_o have_v a_o care_n we_o fret_v not_o ourselves_o in_o any_o wise_a to_o do_v evil_a convince_v blessed_a god_n the_o furious_a that_o by_o study_v revenge_n they_o resemble_v their_o father_n the_o devil_n the_o most_o malicious_a of_o being_n that_o they_o act_v quite_o contrary_a to_o thy_o mercyful_a and_o gentle_a nature_n who_o take_v not_o advantage_n against_o sinner_n punish_v they_o according_a to_o their_o provocation_n but_o much_o beneath_o their_o sinful_a demerit_n convince_v passionate_a person_n that_o they_o be_v their_o own_o great_a tormentor_n while_o they_o possess_v not_o their_o soul_n in_o patience_n but_o turn_v other_o man_n sin_n and_o offence_n into_o their_o own_o both_o sin_n and_o punishment_n o_o that_o we_o may_v therefore_o walk_v as_o the_o everblessed_n jesus_n do_v in_o abundance_n of_o love_n meekness_n and_o patience_n and_o so_o find_v rest_n unto_o our_o soul_n o_o that_o we_o may_v put_v off_o all_o anger_n wrath_n malice_n strife_n and_o every_o turbulent_a uneasy_a passion_n and_o may_v put_v on_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n long-suffering_a forbear_v one_o another_o and_o forgive_a one_o another_o if_o any_o of_o we_o have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o even_o as_o christ_n forgive_v we_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v do_v so_o likewise_o o_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o quench_v the_o first_o spark_n of_o a_o angry_a resentment_n before_o they_o kindle_v into_o a_o flame_n not_o to_o suffer_v our_o whole_a anger_n to_o arise_v but_o to_o suppress_v the_o small_a beginning_n of_o it_o before_o it_o settle_v on_o our_o mind_n and_o grow_v to_o a_o great_a height_n convince_v we_o holy_a father_n that_o we_o give_v place_n to_o the_o devil_n when_o ever_o we_o indulge_v a_o furious_a passion_n that_o the_o wrath_n of_o man_n work_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o thou_o our_o god_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o rule_a the_o rage_a of_o the_o sea-still_a the_o madness_n of_o our_o passion_n o_o thou_o who_o command_v the_o wind_n and_o the_o wave_n and_o they_o obey_v thou_o allay_v the_o storm_n of_o our_o enrage_a displeasure_n grant_v o_o gracious_a lord_n that_o we_o may_v so_o watch_v over_o the_o least_o tendency_n to_o immoderate_a anger_n that_o the_o sun_n may_v not_o at_o any_o time_n go_v down_o upon_o our_o wrath_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rankle_v into_o hatred_n and_o a_o desire_n of_o a_o revenge_n but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v as_o soon_o dismist_n as_o excite_v turn_v we_o beseech_v thou_o our_o natural_a passion_n of_o vicious_a fury_n into_o the_o channel_n of_o a_o holy_a zeal_n for_o revenge_n upon_o our_o lâ—â—sts_n and_o vice_n let_v we_o be_v excessive_o angry_a at_o ourselves_o instead_o of_o be_v displease_v with_o other_o for_o our_o weak_a estate_n in_o grace_n and_o for_o our_o abound_a strength_n in_o wickedness_n o_o make_v we_o ward_n to_o give_v a_o offence_n and_o as_o forward_o to_o forgive_v one_o offer_v we_o may_v a_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o gentleness_n rest_v upon_o we_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n so_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v love_v and_o show_v kindness_n to_o our_o most_o implacable_a enemy_n cause_v we_o to_o forgive_v as_o we_o desire_v and_o look_v to_o be_v forgive_v make_v we_o calm_a and_o dispassionate_a that_o thy_o dovelike_a spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o holiness_n may_v visit_v we_o with_o a_o olive-branch_n of_o peace_n and_o then_o tranquillity_n and_o quiet_a sedateness_n of_o mind_n have_v be_v the_o general_n temper_n of_o our_o soul_n on_o earth_n we_o shall_v at_o death_n be_v remove_v as_o quiet_o out_o of_o our_o body_n into_o celestial_a region_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o eternal_a calm_a 〈◊〉_d the_o least_o disturbance_n or_o this_o 〈◊〉_d of_o spirit_n amen_n amen_n meditation_n ix_o against_o the_o sin_n of_o murmur_a and_o impatience_n amid_o divine_a chastisement_n impatience_n under_o affliction_n be_v our_o punishment_n as_o well_o as_o sin_n it_o fret_v and_o corrode_v the_o mind_n and_o thereby_o double_v upon_o we_o our_o suffering_n add_v to_o that_o of_o the_o body_n that_o of_o the_o spirit_n also_o and_o most_o just_a and_o agreeable_a be_v it_o that_o those_o who_o refuse_v submission_n to_o god_n government_n shall_v be_v punish_v by_o their_o own_o perverseness_n ah_o how_o foolish_a a_o vice_n be_v discontent_n with_o god_n dispensation_n of_o providence_n towards_o we_o it_o can_v in_o no_o wise_n make_v our_o condition_n better_o but_o will_v certain_o render_v it_o much_o worse_o both_o on_o a_o natural_a account_n and_o likewise_o by_o divine_a most_o just_a ordination_n for_o wriggle_v our_o neck_n under_o the_o yoke_n of_o distress_n be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o make_v it_o sit_v more_o heavy_a and_o gall_v and_o repine_v discontent_n at_o the_o chastisement_n of_o heaven_n be_v so_o far_o from_o relieve_v we_o of_o they_o that_o they_o provoke_v god_n both_o to_o continue_v and_o aggravate_v they_o upon_o we_o alas_o man_n how_o know_v thou_o but_o thy_o affliction_n be_v design_v to_o thou_o in_o mercy_n but_o that_o it_o be_v the_o great_a blessing_n can_v be_v bestow_v upon_o thou_o by_o keep_v off_o the_o great_a plague_n spiritual_a sickness_n death_n and_o destruction_n and_o can_v thou_o think_v it_o reasonable_a to_o repine_v at_o thy_o soul_n cure_n or_o preservative_n in_o health_n can_v thou_o think_v it_o suitable_a to_o murmur_v at_o what_o may_v be_v thy_o high_a instance_n of_o happiness_n thy_o great_a matter_n of_o rejoice_v god_n see_v thou_o can_v not_o be_v happy_a eternal_o and_o free_a from_o temporal_a affliction_n and_o have_v thou_o rather_o imprudent_a creature_n enjoy_v thy_o good_a thing_n here_o with_o dives_n than_o rest_v with_o lazarus_n in_o abraham_n bosom_n god_n foresee_v that_o his_o blessing_n of_o earthly_a prosperity_n will_v be_v real_a curse_n unto_o thou_o by_o prove_v dis-advantage_n to_o thy_o soul_n and_o therefore_o be_v it_o he_o in_o compassion_n withhold_v they_o thus_o he_o deny_v thou_o temporal_a riches_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v rich_a towards_o god_n rich_a in_o faith_n and_o good_a work_n he_o withhold_v from_o thou_o plenty_n of_o provision_n and_o fullness_n of_o bread_n lest_o give_v it_o thou_o he_o may_v send_v leanness_n withal_o into_o thy_o soul_n lest_o be_v full_a thou_o may_v deny_v he_o and_o say_v who_o be_v the_o lord_n he_o find_v poverty_n of_o spirit_n most_o consistent_a with_o thy_o poverty_n of_o fortune_n he_o find_v thy_o dependence_n upon_o he_o the_o more_o firm_o establish_v by_o dispense_n to_o thou_o day_n by_o day_n his_o fatherly_a allowance_n do_v he_o deny_v thou_o health_n of_o body_n and_o soundness_n of_o constitution_n why_o he_o do_v it_o be_v likely_a to_o a_o very_a good_a purpose_n that_o thy_o soul_n may_v be_v the_o more_o healthy_a and_o thrive_a in_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o humility_n in_o patience_n in_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n in_o resignation_n to_o the_o disposal_n of_o his_o alwise_a and_o just_a and_o gracious_a providence_n a_o person_n who_o do_v not_o consider_v it_o be_v in_o order_n to_o his_o future_a ease_n and_o welfare_n will_v be_v apt_a to_o account_v his_o surgeon_n painful_a lance_v and_o lay_v open_a the_o illaffected_n part_n in_o his_o body_n a_o cruel_a unkindness_n unto_o he_o but_o he_o who_o be_v mindful_a that_o all_o the_o smart_n and_o anguish_n he_o be_v put_v to_o be_v only_o in_o order_n to_o his_o subsuent_a ease_n and_o for_o recovery_n of_o the_o unsound_a part_n to_o its_o accustom_a constitution_n this_o man_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o kiss_v the_o hand_n that_o probes_fw-la and_o cut_v he_o and_o will_v thank_v his_o healer_n for_o deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o though_o never_o so_o severe_o yet_o ah_o the_o perverseness_n which_o be_v in_o most_o of_o we_o who_o wound_v ourselves_o by_o
thou_o in_o contempt_n of_o thy_o goodness_n patience_n and_o forbearance_n in_o contempt_n of_o thy_o astonish_a love_n manifest_v in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o defiance_n of_o the_o clear_a revelation_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n by_o he_o in_o defiance_n of_o thy_o great_a and_o precious_a gospel_n promise_v of_o all_o the_o conviction_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n call_v of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n sacred_a word_n and_o gracious_a providence_n admonish_v we_o to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o our_o god_n and_o can_v thou_o o_o lord_n will_v thou_o after_o all_o this_o disobedience_n after_o all_o this_o presumptuous_a offend_v thou_o be_v yet_o reconcile_v to_o such_o vile_a wretch_n and_o miserable_a sinner_n as_o we_o be_v be_v there_o still_o mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v be_v there_o still_o hope_n for_o we_o in_o a_o crucify_a saviour_n o_o bless_a saviour_n help_v and_o deliver_v we_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o passion_n by_o the_o justify_n power_n of_o thy_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n by_o the_o prevalency_n of_o thy_o mediation_n and_o intercession_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o thy_o compassion_n be_v always_o free_a and_o ready_a towards_o repentant_a offender_n lord_n we_o repent_v perfect_a our_o repentance_n lord_n we_o believe_v o_o help_v thou_o our_o unbelief_n we_o solemn_o promise_v thou_o a_o more_o reform_a obedience_n a_o more_o exalt_a righteousness_n o_o strengthen_v we_o to_o keep_v this_o our_o promise_n to_o perform_v this_o our_o holy_a resolution_n deliver_v we_o o_o heavenly_a father_n not_o only_o from_o the_o gild_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o from_o the_o power_n and_o pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n assist_v we_o to_o break_v off_o those_o chain_n of_o evil_a custom_n and_o habit_n those_o fetter_n of_o worldly_a care_n and_o temptation_n those_o sensualize_a tie_v of_o corrupt_a inclination_n or_o inordinate_a passion_n in_o which_o we_o have_v former_o be_v hold_v captive_a create_v clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a-right_a spirit_n within_o we_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v beget_v in_o we_o a_o true_a faith_n a_o sincere_a repentance_n a_o inflame_a holy_a love_n towards_o thou_o that_o we_o may_v delight_n ourselves_o in_o thy_o commandment_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o uprightness_n in_o a_o ingenuous_a fear_n of_o displease_v thou_o in_o a_o joyous_a carefulness_n of_o do_v what_o be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n diligent_o seek_v thou_o constant_o depend_v on_o thou_o cheerful_o submit_v to_o thy_o will_n and_o zealous_o practise_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o several_a calling_n with_o godly_a sincerity_n and_o constancy_n unto_o our_o life_n end_n o_o lord_n keep_v our_o foot_n order_z our_o step_n that_o they_o stray_v not_o out_o of_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o commandment_n out_o of_o the_o path_n of_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o peace_n o_o lord_n keep_v our_o mouth_n as_o with_o a_o bridle_n that_o we_o offend_v not_o at_o any_o time_n with_o our_o tongue_n through_o profane_a swear_v through_o lie_v slander_a immodest_a filthy_a speech_n or_o false-witness-bearing_a endue_v we_o with_o the_o most_o enlarge_v and_o raise_v christian_a charity_n with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n with_o purity_n and_o chastity_n with_o meekness_n and_o humility_n that_o we_o may_v possess_v these_o our_o earthly_a vessel_n in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n and_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a may_v find_v rest_n unto_o our_o soul_n give_v we_o holy_a father_n to_o live_v more_o by_o faith_n and_o lesle_n by_o sense_n to_o overcome_v by_o faith_n the_o world_n to_o live_v above_o its_o allurement_n or_o determent_n to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o a_o high_a degree_n in_o heaven_n to_o lay_v up_o to_o ourselves_o treasure_n there_o that_o where_o our_o treasure_n be_v there_o may_v our_o heart_n be_v also_o make_v we_o account_v it_o our_o very_a meat_n and_o drink_n to_o be_v do_v thy_o will_n cause_v we_o to_o evidence_n the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o love_n to_o thou_o our_o god_n by_o our_o keep_n universal_o thy_o commandment_n open_v thou_o our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o delightsome_a excellency_n of_o thy_o law_n the_o charm_a beauty_n of_o holiness_n and_o then_o none_o of_o thy_o divine_a precept_n shall_v appear_v grievous_a unto_o we_o amid_o all_o our_o temptation_n whether_o of_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n make_v thou_o we_o o_o bless_a lord_n more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o christ_n who_o strengthen_v we_o and_o after_o we_o have_v do_v all_o after_o we_o have_v grow_v in_o grace_n which_o we_o beseech_v thou_o cause_v we_o to_o do_v after_o we_o have_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o endeavour_v our_o utmost_a the_o perfect_a of_o holiness_n in_o thy_o fear_n keep_v we_o humble_a keep_v we_o abase_v under_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o manifold_a imperfection_n of_o our_o best_a and_o choice_a service_n neither_o pray_v we_o mark_v this_o to_o be_v add_v to_o the_o evening_n prayer_n where_o you_o see_v this_o *_o mark_v for_o ourselves_o alone_o but_o for_o the_o whole_a race_n of_o mankind_n that_o thy_o way_n o_o god_n may_v be_v know_v upon_o earth_n thy_o save_v health_n among_o all_o nation_n look_v down_o in_o mercy_n upon_o thy_o holy_a catholic_n church_n enlarge_v its_o border_n unite_v more_o its_o member_n purify_v their_o faith_n where_o corrupt_a and_o work_v a_o general_n reformation_n in_o their_o life_n and_o action_n bless_v holy_a father_n more_o especial_o these_o nation_n whereunto_o we_o belong_v pardon_v our_o great_a and_o cry_v sin_n avert_v from_o we_o thy_o judgement_n increase_v and_o continue_v to_o we_o thy_o blessing_n make_v we_o a_o holy_a and_o a_o happy_a people_n and_o settle_v we_o upon_o the_o sure_a foundation_n of_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o peace_n rule_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o our_o sovereign_a ruler_n by_o thy_o faith_n fear_v and_o love_n protect_v their_o sacred_a person_n assist_v and_o direct_v their_o counsel_n succeed_v their_o arm_n and_o all_o their_o righteous_a undertake_n make_v their_o government_n a_o great_a and_o public_a blessing_n to_o these_o kingdom_n and_o to_o the_o whole_a protestant_a interest_n and_o after_o a_o long_a and_o prosperous_a reign_n over_o we_o here_o crown_v they_o with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n in_o the_o high_a heaven_n influence_n in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n our_o spiritual_a governor_n and_o teacher_n give_v they_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n from_o above_o make_v they_o o_o god_n faithful_a and_o zealous_a make_v they_o also_o successful_a in_o the_o discharge_v of_o their_o duty_n and_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o purity_n of_o their_o doctrine_n and_o integrity_n of_o their_o life_n they_o may_v be_v as_o burn_v and_o shine_a light_n amid_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n visit_v with_o thy_o salvation_n o_o thou_o father_n of_o mercy_n all_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o affliction_n sanctify_v their_o trouble_n support_v they_o with_o faith_n and_o patience_n under_o they_o and_o in_o thy_o due_a time_n send_v they_o a_o happy_a deliverance_n out_o of_o all_o their_o suffering_n forgive_v o_o god_n all_o our_o enemy_n persecutor_n and_o slanderer_n and_o turn_v their_o heart_n bless_v all_o our_o friend_n and_o relation_n be_v thou_o a_o god_n in_o covenant_n with_o they_o and_o make_v they_o partaker_n of_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o privilege_n of_o that_o thy_o covenant_n bless_v all_o of_o we_o here_o present_a bless_v we_o in_o turn_v we_o from_o our_o iniquity_n in_o the_o sanctify_a and_o renew_v our_o deprave_a nature_n bless_v we_o with_o all_o temporal_a but_o especial_o with_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a place_n in_o christ_n jesus_n put_v we_o o_o god_n in_o frequent_a mindfulness_n of_o our_o latter_a end_n and_o fit_a and_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o help_v we_o to_o walk_v sincere_o and_o upright_o in_o our_o whole_a conversation_n that_o live_v here_o in_o thy_o fear_n we_o may_v die_v in_o thy_o favour_n may_v rest_n in_o thy_o peace_n rise_v by_o thy_o power_n be_v glorify_v by_o thy_o bounty_n and_o remain_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o amid_o joy_n celestial_a enravish_a inexhaustible_a all_o which_o we_o beg_v through_o the_o merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v teach_v we_o when_o we_o pray_v to_o say_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 〈◊〉_d a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n o_o our_o god_n thou_o almighty_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thou_o pure_a immaculate_a spirit_n of_o holiness_n humble_v we_o under_o a_o sense_n of_o our_o meanness_n as_o indigent_a dependant_a creature_n of_o our_o exceed_a great_a vileness_n and_o impurity_n as_o sinner_n o_o with_o what_o pious_a fear_n and_o reverence_n ought_v we_o to_o draw_v nigh_o