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latter_a word_n and_o with_o fire_n be_v add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o expression_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v a_o spiritual_a divine_a eternal_a fire_n so_o god_n absolute_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n heb._n 12._o 29._o deut._n 4._o 24._o and_o as_o in_o these_o word_n he_o shall_v baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n there_o be_v a_o prospect_n unto_o what_o come_v to_o pass_v afterward_o when_o the_o apostle_n receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o a_o visible_a pledge_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n so_o there_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o retrospect_n by_o way_n of_o allusion_n unto_o what_o be_v record_v isa._n 6._o 6_o 7._o for_o a_o live_n or_o fiery_a coal_n from_o the_o altar_n where_o the_o fire_n represent_v the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o his_o work_n and_o grace_n have_v touch_v the_o lip_n of_o his_o prophet_n his_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o both_o as_o to_o the_o guilt_n and_o filth_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o not_o only_o sanctify_v we_o but_o by_o ingenerate_a faith_n in_o we_o and_o the_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n unto_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n also_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o tit._n 3._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o whereby_o our_o sin_n on_o both_o account_n be_v take_v away_o so_o also_o his_o efficacy_n in_o other_o place_n be_v compare_v unto_o fire_n and_o burn_a isa._n 4._o 4_o 5._o when_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v wash_v away_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n and_o shall_v have_v purge_v the_o blood_n of_o jerusalem_n from_o the_o midst_n thereof_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_v he_o be_v compare_v both_o to_o fire_n and_o water_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o same_o cleanse_a virtue_n in_o both_o so_o also_o mal._n 3._o 2._o hence_o as_o this_o be_v express_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o fire_n in_o two_o evangelist_n matth._n 3._o 11._o luke_n 3._o 16._o so_o in_o the_o other_o two_o there_o be_v mention_v only_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mark_v 8._o john_n 1._o 33._o the_o same_o thing_n be_v intend_v i_o have_v add_v these_o thing_n a_o little_a to_o clear_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o divine_a appearance_n which_o also_o belong_v unto_o the_o oeconomy_n of_o the_o spirit_n sect._n 18_o now_o i_o say_v that_o this_o appearance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o a_o bodily_a shape_n wherein_o he_o be_v represent_v by_o that_o which_o be_v a_o substance_n and_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o his_o own_o do_v manifest_a that_o he_o himself_o be_v a_o substance_n and_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o his_o own_o for_o if_o he_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n but_o a_o mere_a influential_a effect_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n we_o be_v not_o teach_v right_a apprehension_n of_o he_o but_o mere_a mistake_n by_o this_o appearance_n for_o of_o such_o a_o accident_n there_o can_v be_v no_o substantial_a figure_n or_o resemblance_n make_v but_o what_o be_v monstrous_a it_o be_v except_v by_o our_o adversary_n crell_n de_fw-fr natur._n spirit_n sanct._n that_o a_o dove_n be_v no_o person_n because_o not_o endue_v with_o a_o understanding_n which_o be_v essential_o require_v unto_o the_o constitution_n of_o a_o person_n and_o therefore_o they_o say_v no_o argument_n can_v thence_o be_v take_v for_o the_o personality_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o it_o be_v enough_o that_o he_o be_v represent_v by_o a_o subsist_v substance_n which_o if_o they_o will_v grant_v he_o to_o be_v we_o shall_v quick_o evince_v that_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o divine_a understanding_n and_o so_o be_v complete_o a_o person_n and_o whereas_o they_o far_o object_n that_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o appearance_n intend_v to_o manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o divine_a person_n he_o will_v have_v appear_v as_o a_o man_n who_o be_v a_o person_n for_o so_o god_n or_o a_o angel_n in_o his_o name_n appear_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n it_o be_v of_o no_o more_o importance_n than_o the_o precede_a exception_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v manifest_v himself_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o and_o some_o reason_n for_o the_o instructive_a use_n of_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o fiery_a dove_n we_o have_v before_o declare_v neither_o do_v god_n of_o old_a appear_v only_o in_o a_o humane_a shape_n he_o do_v so_o sometime_o in_o a_o burn_a fiery_a bush_n exod._n 3._o 2_o 4._o sometime_o in_o a_o pillâ—r_n of_o fire_n or_o a_o cloud_n exod._n 14._o 24._o moreover_o the_o appearance_n of_o god_n as_o i_o have_v elsewhere_o demonstrate_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v all_o of_o they_o of_o the_o second_o person_n and_o he_o assume_v a_o humane_a shape_n as_o a_o praeludium_n unto_o and_o a_o signification_n of_o his_o future_a personal_a assumption_n of_o our_o nature_n no_o such_o thing_n be_v intend_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o may_v represent_v himself_o under_o what_o shape_n he_o please_v yea_o the_o representation_n of_o himself_o under_o a_o humane_a shape_n have_v be_v dangerous_a and_o unsafe_a for_o we_o for_o it_o will_v have_v take_v off_o the_o use_n of_o those_o instructive_a appearance_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n teach_v the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o also_o that_o sole_a reason_n of_o such_o appearance_n be_v remove_v namely_o that_o they_o have_v all_o respect_n unto_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o second_o person_n as_o they_o will_v have_v be_v by_o the_o like_a appearance_n of_o the_o three_o there_o will_v have_v be_v danger_n of_o give_v a_o false_a idea_n of_o the_o deity_n unto_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n for_o some_o might_n from_o thence_o have_v conceive_v that_o god_n have_v a_o bodily_a shape_n like_o unto_o we_o when_o none_o can_v ever_o be_v so_o fond_a as_o to_o imagine_v he_o to_o be_v like_o a_o dove_n and_o these_o with_o the_o like_a testimony_n in_o general_n be_v give_v unto_o the_o divine_a personality_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n i_o shall_v next_o consider_v those_o personal_a property_n which_o be_v particular_o and_o distinct_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o sect._n 19_o first_o understanding_n or_o wisdom_n which_o be_v the_o first_o inseparable_a property_n of_o a_o intelligent_a subsistence_n be_v so_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o act_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 10._o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n what_o spirit_n it_o be_v that_o be_v intend_v be_v declare_v express_o v_o 12._o for_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o act_v by_o the_o evil_a spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o that_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n a_o signal_n description_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o he_o be_v call_v his_o spirit_n vers_fw-la 10._o god_n have_v reveal_v these_o thing_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n now_o to_o search_n be_v a_o act_n of_o understanding_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o search_v because_o he_o know_v v_o 11._o no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n save_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n which_o be_v intimate_v unto_o all_o its_o own_o thought_n and_o counsel_n so_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n know_v no_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o by_o he_o be_v they_o reveal_v unto_o we_o for_o by_o he_o we_o know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v free_o give_v we_o of_o god_n v_o 12._o these_o thing_n can_v be_v speak_v of_o any_o but_o a_o person_n endue_v with_o understanding_n and_o he_o thus_o search_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n that_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n counsel_n and_o grace_n and_o be_v therefore_o a_o divine_a person_n that_o have_v a_o infinite_a understanding_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d isa._n 40._o 28._o there_o be_v no_o end_n measure_n or_o investigation_n of_o his_o understanding_n psal._n 147._o 5._o there_o be_v no_o number_n of_o his_o understanding_n it_o be_v endless_a boundless_a infinite_a it_o be_v except_v schilicting_a de_fw-fr trinitat_fw-la p._n 605._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o here_o take_v for_o the_o spirit_n himself_o nor_o do_v the_o apostle_n express_v what_o the_o spirit_n himself_o do_v but_o what_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o do_v by_o that_o believer_n be_v help_v to_o search_v into_o the_o deep_a counsel_n of_o god_n but_o as_o this_o exception_n be_v direct_o against_o the_o word_n of_o the_o text_n so_o the_o context_n will_n by_o no_o mean_n admit_v of_o it_o for_o the_o apostle_n give_v a_o account_n how_o the_o wisdom_n counsel_n and_o
for_o the_o abomination_n that_o be_v in_o it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n belong_v to_o that_o peculiar_a conviction_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v from_o he_o alone_o joh._n 16._o 8._o i_o mean_v that_o self-abhorrency_a shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o often_o mention_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o a_o gracious_a duty_n as_o nothing_o be_v a_o high_a aggravavation_n of_o sin_n than_o for_o man_n to_o carry_v themselves_o with_o a_o carnal_a boldness_n with_o god_n and_o in_o his_o worship_n while_o they_o be_v unpurged_a from_o their_o defilement_n in_o a_o sense_n hereof_o the_o publican_n stand_v afar_o off_o as_o one_o ashamed_a and_o destitute_a any_o confidence_n for_o a_o near_a approach_n so_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o old_a profess_a to_o god_n that_o they_o blush_v and_o be_v ashamed_a to_o lift_v up_o their_o face_n unto_o he_o without_o this_o preparation_n whereby_o we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o plague_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n the_o infection_n of_o our_o leprosy_n the_o defilement_n of_o our_o soul_n we_o shall_v never_o make_v application_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o cleanse_v in_o a_o due_a manner_n this_o therefore_o in_o the_o first_o place_n be_v require_v of_o we_o as_o the_o first_o part_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o first_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n herein_o 2._o the_o holy_a ghost_n propose_v declare_v and_o present_v unto_o we_o the_o only_a true_a remedy_n the_o only_a mean_n of_o purification_n when_o ephraim_n see_v his_o sickness_n and_o judah_n his_o wound_n than_o go_v ephraim_n to_o the_o assyrian_a and_o send_v to_o king_n jareb_n yet_o will_v he_o not_o heal_v you_o nor_o cure_v you_o of_o your_o wound_n hos._n 5._o 13._o when_o man_n begin_v to_o discern_v their_o defilement_n they_o be_v apt_a to_o think_v of_o many_o way_n for_o their_o purge_n what_o false_a way_n have_v be_v invent_v to_o this_o purpose_n have_v be_v before_o declare_v and_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o find_v out_o a_o way_n of_o his_o own_o every_o one_o will_v apply_v his_o own_o soap_n and_o his_o own_o nitre_n though_o the_o only_a fountain_n for_o cleanse_v be_v nigh_o unto_o we_o yet_o we_o can_v see_v it_o until_o the_o holy_a ghost_n open_a our_o eye_n as_o he_o do_v the_o eye_n of_o hagar_n he_o it_o be_v who_o show_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o unto_o it_o this_o be_v a_o eminent_a part_n of_o his_o office_n and_o work_n the_o principal_a end_n of_o his_o send_n and_o consequent_o of_o his_o whole_a work_n be_v to_o glorify_v the_o son_n as_o the_o end_n and_o work_n of_o the_o son_n be_v to_o glorify_v the_o father_n and_o the_o great_a way_n whereby_o he_o glorifi_v christ_n be_v by_o show_v such_o thing_n unto_o we_o joh._n 16._o 14._o and_o without_o his_o discovery_n we_o can_v know_v nothing_o of_o christ_n nor_o of_o the_o thing_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v not_o send_v in_o vain_a to_o show_v we_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o can_v see_v of_o ourselves_o and_o what_o be_v more_o so_o of_o christ_n than_o his_o blood_n and_o its_o efficacy_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o never_o therefore_o discern_v it_o spiritual_o and_o in_o a_o due_a manner_n but_o by_o he_o to_o have_v a_o true_a spiritual_a sense_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o gracious_a view_n of_o the_o cleanse_a virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o eminent_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n something_o like_o it_o there_o may_v be_v in_o the_o work_n of_o a_o awaken_v natural_a conscience_n with_o some_o beam_n of_o outward_a gospel-light_n fall_v on_o it_o but_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n this_o therefore_o second_o we_o must_v endeavour_v after_o if_o we_o intend_v to_o be_v cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 3._o it_o be_v he_o who_o work_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v actual_o interest_v in_o the_o purify_n virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n by_o faith_n we_o receive_v christ_n himself_o and_o by_o faith_n do_v we_o receive_v all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n that_o be_v as_o they_o be_v tender_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n he_o be_v our_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o offer_v and_o he_o be_v our_o sanctification_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o sprinkle_v and_o particular_a act_n of_o faith_n on_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n be_v require_v of_o we_o a_o renew_a conscience_n be_v sensible_a of_o a_o pollution_n in_o every_o sin_n and_o be_v not_o free_v from_o the_o shame_n of_o it_o without_o a_o particular_a application_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n it_o come_v by_o faith_n to_o the_o fountain_n set_v open_a for_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n as_o the_o sick_a man_n to_o the_o pool_n of_o heal_v water_n and_o wait_v for_o a_o season_n to_o be_v cleanse_v in_o it_o so_o david_n on_o the_o defilement_n he_o have_v contract_v by_o his_o great_a sin_n address_v himself_o unto_o god_n with_o that_o prayer_n purge_v i_o with_o hyssop_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_a wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snow_n psal._n 51._o 7._o he_o allude_v unto_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o leprous_a person_n the_o ordinance_n whereof_o be_v institute_v levit._n 14._o 5_o 6_o 7_o or_o that_o more_o general_a institution_n for_o the_o purification_n of_o all_o legal_a uncleanness_n by_o the_o water_n of_o separation_n make_v of_o the_o ash_n of_o red_a heifer_n numb_a 19_o 4_o 5_o 6._o which_o our_o apostle_n have_v respect_n unto_o heb._n 9_o 14._o for_o both_o these_o purification_n be_v make_v by_o the_o sprinkle_v of_o blood_n or_o water_n with_o hyssop_n it_o be_v plain_a i_o say_v he_o allude_v unto_o these_o institution_n but_o it_o be_v as_o plain_a they_o be_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o intend_v for_o there_o be_v not_o in_o the_o law_n any_o purge_n by_o hyssop_n for_o person_n guilty_a of_o such_o sin_n as_o he_o lie_v under_o and_o therefore_o he_o profess_v in_o the_o close_a of_o the_o psalm_n that_o sacrifice_n and_o burnt-offering_a god_n will_v not_o accept_v in_o his_o case_n v_o 16._o it_o be_v therefore_o that_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o those_o institution_n which_o he_o make_v his_o application_n unto_o namely_o real_o to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o he_o may_v be_v justify_v from_o all_o thing_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n act_v 13._o 39_o and_o so_o likewise_o purify_v in_o like_a manner_n do_v all_o believer_n make_v a_o actual_a application_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o purge_n away_o of_o their_o sin_n which_o until_o it_o be_v do_v they_o have_v a_o conscience_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v condemn_v they_o for_o sin_n and_o fill_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o fear_v heb._n 10._o 1_o 2_o 3._o sect._n 6_o and_o this_o actual_a application_n by_o faith_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o cleanse_v the_o mystery_n whereof_o be_v scorn_v by_o many_o as_o a_o thing_n fanatical_a and_o unintelligible_a consist_v in_o these_o four_o thing_n 1_o a_o spiritual_a view_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o sacrifice_n as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n for_o our_o cleanse_n and_o purification_n look_v unto_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v save_v isa_n 45._o 22._o which_o respect_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o all_o the_o mean_n thereof_o our_o way_n of_o come_v unto_o our_o interest_n therein_o be_v by_o look_v to_o he_o namely_o as_o he_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o the_o serpent_n be_v lift_v up_o by_o moses_n in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o be_v he_o in_o his_o sacrifice_n on_o the_o cross_n lift_v up_o joh._n 3._o 14._o and_o so_o in_o the_o gospel_n be_v he_o represent_v unto_o we_o gal._n 3._o 1._o and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o be_v heal_v in_o the_o wilderness_n be_v by_o look_v unto_o the_o serpent_n that_o be_v lift_v up_o herein_o then_o do_v faith_n first_o act_n itself_o by_o a_o spiritual_a view_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o propose_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o only_a mean_n of_o our_o purification_n and_o the_o more_o we_o abide_v in_o this_o contemplation_n the_o more_o effectual_a will_v our_o success_n be_v in_o our_o application_n thereto_o 2_o faith_n actual_o rely_v on_o his_o blood_n for_o the_o real_a effect_n of_o the_o great_a work_n and_o end_v for_o which_o
it_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o for_o god_n set_v he_o forth_o as_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o offer_v rom._n 3._o 25._o so_o to_o be_v our_o sanctification_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o sprinkle_v and_o the_o establish_n of_o this_o especial_a faith_n in_o our_o soul_n be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n aim_v at_o in_o his_o excellent_a reason_v heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o and_o his_o conclusion_n unto_o that_o purpose_n be_v so_o evident_a that_o he_o encourage_v we_o thereon_o to_o draw_v nigh_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n heb._n 10._o 22._o 3_o faith_n work_v herein_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n as_o it_o do_v in_o its_o whole_a address_n unto_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o promise_n because_o for_o all_o these_o thing_n god_n will_v be_v seek_v unto_o by_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n by_o this_o mean_v the_o soul_n bring_v itself_o nigh_o unto_o its_o own_o mercy_n and_o this_o we_o be_v direct_v unto_o heb._n 4._o 15_o 16._o 4_o a_o acquiescency_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n for_o cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whence_o we_o be_v free_v from_o discourage_v perplex_v shame_n and_o have_v boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n actual_o communicate_v the_o cleanse_a purify_n virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n whereby_o we_o be_v free_v from_o shame_n and_o have_v boldness_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o application_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n unto_o believer_n be_v his_o proper_o and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o believer_n aim_v at_o and_o intend_v in_o all_o their_o servant_n supplication_n for_o the_o purify_n and_o cleanse_v of_o their_o soul_n by_o the_o sprinkle_n and_o wash_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o faith_n and_o persuasion_n whereof_o give_v they_o peace_n and_o holy_a boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n without_o which_o they_o can_v have_v nothing_o but_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n in_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n sect._n 7_o how_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o purification_n as_o it_o be_v offer_v in_o that_o thereby_o he_o procure_v for_o we_o eternal_a redemption_n with_o all_o that_o be_v conduce_v or_o needful_a thereunto_o and_o how_o thereby_o he_o expiate_v our_o sin_n belong_v not_o unto_o this_o place_n to_o declare_v nor_o shall_v i_o insist_v upon_o the_o more_o mysterious_a way_n of_o communicate_v cleanse_a virtue_n unto_o we_o from_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o our_o union_n with_o he_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v may_v suffice_v to_o give_v a_o little_a insight_n into_o that_o influence_n which_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v into_o this_o first_o part_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o as_o for_o those_o who_o affirm_v that_o it_o no_o otherwise_o cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o because_o we_o believe_v his_o doctrine_n confirm_v by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v amend_v our_o life_n turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n they_o renounce_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o all_o the_o proper_a efficacy_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n sect._n 8_o 3_o faith_n be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o purification_n purify_n their_o heart_n by_o faith_n act_v 15._o 9_o the_o two_o unfailing_a evidence_n of_o sincere_a faith_n be_v that_o within_o it_o purifi_v the_o heart_n and_o without_o it_o work_v by_o love_n these_o be_v the_o touchstone_n whereon_o faith_n may_v yea_o ought_v to_o be_v try_v we_o purify_v our_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o spirit_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 20._o that_o be_v by_o believe_v which_o be_v our_o original_a obedience_n unto_o the_o truth_n and_o hereby_o be_v our_o soul_n purify_v unbeliever_n and_o unclean_a be_v the_o same_o tit._n 1._o 15._o for_o they_o have_v nothing_o in_o they_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v instrumental_o cleanse_v and_o we_o be_v purify_v by_o faith_n because_o 1_o faith_n itself_o be_v the_o principal_a grace_n whereby_o our_o nature_n be_v restore_v unto_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o so_o free_v from_o our_o original_a defilement_n col._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 17._o 3._o 2_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n on_o our_o part_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o influence_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whereof_o we_o have_v before_o discourse_v faith_n be_v the_o grace_n whereby_o we_o constant_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o christ._n deut._n 4._o 4._o josh._n 23._o 8._o act_n 11._o 10._o and_o if_o the_o woman_n who_o touch_v his_o garment_n in_o faith_n obtain_v virtue_n from_o he_o to_o heal_v her_o issue_n of_o blood_n shall_v not_o those_o who_o cleave_v unto_o he_o continual_o derive_v virtue_n from_o he_o for_o the_o heal_n of_o their_o spiritual_a defilement_n 3_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_v of_o faith_n principal_o whereby_o those_o lust_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v defile_v be_v mortify_v subdue_v and_o gradual_o wrought_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o actual_a defilement_n spring_v from_o the_o remainder_n of_o defile_v lust_n and_o their_o deprave_a work_n in_o we_o heb._n 12._o 15._o jam._n 1._o 14._o how_o faith_n work_v to_o the_o correct_v and_o subdue_a of_o they_o by_o derive_v supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n to_o that_o end_n from_o jesus_n christ_n as_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o abide_n in_o he_o whereon_o alone_o those_o supply_n do_v depend_v joh._n 15._o 3_o 4_o 5._o as_o also_o by_o the_o act_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o pollute_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o destructive_a of_o they_o be_v usual_o declare_v and_o we_o must_v not_o too_o far_o enlarge_v on_o these_o thing_n 4_o faith_n take_v in_o all_o the_o motive_n which_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o our_o utmost_a endeavour_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o mean_n and_o way_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o cleanse_v our_o mind_n and_o conscience_n from_o the_o relic_n of_o dead_a work_n and_o these_o motive_n which_o be_v great_a and_o many_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o two_o head_n 1_o a_o participation_n of_o the_o excellent_a promise_n of_o god_n at_o the_o present_a the_o consideration_n hereof_o bring_v a_o singular_a enforcement_n on_o the_o soul_n of_o believer_n to_o endeavour_v after_o universal_a purity_n and_o holiness_n 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o and_o 2_o the_o future_a enjoyment_n of_o god_n in_o glory_n whereunto_o we_o can_v attain_v without_o be_v purify_v from_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 1._o now_o these_o motive_n which_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o this_o matter_n be_v receive_v and_o make_v efficacious_a by_o faith_n only_o sect._n 9_o 4_o purge_v from_o sin_n be_v likewise_o in_o the_o scripture_n ascribe_v unto_o affliction_n of_o all_o sort_n hence_o they_o be_v call_v god_n furnace_n and_o his_o fining-pot_n isa._n 31._o 9_o chap._n 48._o 10._o whereby_o he_o take_v away_o the_o dross_n and_o filth_n of_o the_o vessel_n of_o his_o house_n they_o be_v call_v fire_n that_o try_v the_o way_n and_o work_n of_o man_n consume_v their_o hay_n and_o stubble_n and_o purify_n their_o gold_n and_o silver_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 13._o and_o this_o they_o do_v through_o a_o efficacy_n unto_o the_o end_v communicate_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o design_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o by_o and_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n whereunto_o all_o evil_a and_o trouble_n do_v belong_v and_o implant_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o tree_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o water_n of_o affliction_n have_v render_v they_o wholesome_a and_o medicinal_a and_o as_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o covenant_n all_o the_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n that_o befall_v his_o member_n be_v original_o he_o isa._n 63._o 9_o act_n 9_o 5._o col._n 1._o 24._o so_o they_o all_o tend_v to_o work_v we_o unto_o a_o conformity_n unto_o he_o in_o purity_n and_o holiness_n and_o they_o work_v towards_o this_o bless_a end_n of_o purify_n the_o soul_n several_a way_n for_o 1_o they_o have_v in_o they_o some_o token_n of_o god_n displeasure_n against_o sin_n which_o those_o who_o be_v exercise_v by_o they_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o unto_o a_o fresh_a view_n of_o the_o vileness_n of_o it_o for_o although_o affliction_n be_v a_o effect_n of_o love_n yet_o it_o be_v of_o love_n mix_v with_o care_n to_o obviate_v and_o prevent_v distemper_n whatever_o
to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o be_v satisfy_v with_o its_o truth_n and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o only_a way_n of_o cleanse_a sin_n appoint_v and_o bless_v by_o god_n himself_o their_o mind_n may_v be_v exercise_v about_o it_o and_o so_o be_v take_v off_o from_o rest_v on_o those_o vain_a medicine_n and_o remedy_n which_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o fix_v upon_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o other_o blind_a devotion_n will_v suggest_v unto_o they_o 5._o but_o now_o the_o great_a enquiry_n be_v how_o a_o sinful_a defile_v soul_n may_v come_v to_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o or_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n ans._n 1_o the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o force_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o its_o application_n to_o make_v it_o effectual_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n be_v propose_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o covenant_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o this_o all_o the_o instance_n which_o need_v not_o be_v recite_v before_o produce_v do_v testify_v unto_o 2_o the_o only_a way_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n present_v in_o the_o promise_n be_v by_o faith_n so_o abraham_n be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n heb._n 11._o 17._o and_o so_o be_v we_o also_o and_o to_o receive_v christ_n himself_o now_o this_o be_v not_o from_o their_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o but_o from_o our_o believe_v of_o that_o which_o be_v propose_v as_o it_o be_v express_v of_o abraham_n rom._n 4._o 19_o 20_o 21._o chap._n 10._o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o the_o whole_a use_n benefit_n and_o advantage_n of_o the_o promise_n depend_v absolute_o on_o our_o mix_v they_o with_o faith_n as_o the_o apostle_n declare_v heb._n 4._o 1._o where_o they_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n there_o they_o profit_v we_o there_o we_o real_o receive_v the_o thing_n promise_v where_o they_o be_v not_o so_o mix_v they_o be_v of_o no_o use_n but_o to_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n and_o unbelief_n i_o know_v that_o by_o some_o man_n the_o whole_a nature_n and_o work_n of_o faith_n be_v deride_v they_o say_v it_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o strong_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n upon_o what_o be_v say_v however_o we_o know_v that_o if_o a_o man_n promise_v we_o any_o thing_n serious_o and_o solemn_o which_o be_v absolute_o in_o his_o power_n we_o trust_v unto_o his_o word_n or_o believe_v he_o consider_v his_o wisdom_n honesty_n and_o ability_n this_o we_o know_v be_v not_o a_o mere_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n but_o it_o be_v a_o real_a and_o useful_a confidence_n or_o trust._n and_o whereas_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n and_o that_o under_o several_a confirmation_n especial_o that_o of_o his_o oath_n and_o covenant_n if_o we_o do_v real_o believe_v their_o accomplishment_n and_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o his_o word_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o veracity_n divine_a power_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n why_o shall_v this_o be_v esteem_v a_o fanatical_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n if_o it_o be_v so_o it_o be_v so_o in_o abraham_n our_o example_n rom._n 4._o 19_o 20_o 21._o but_o this_o blasphemous_a figment_n design_v to_o the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v be_v elsewhere_o more_o full_o examine_v god_n as_o be_v say_v give_v unto_o we_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n that_o by_o they_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n these_o promise_v he_o require_v we_o to_o receive_v and_o to_o mix_v they_o with_o faith_n that_o be_v trust_v to_o and_o rest_v on_o his_o divine_a power_n and_o veracity_n ascribe_v unto_o he_o thereby_o the_o glory_n of_o they_o to_o believe_v that_o the_o thing_n promise_v unto_o we_o shall_v be_v accomplish_v which_o be_v the_o mean_n by_o god_n appointment_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v real_o make_v partaker_n of_o 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a_o base_a and_o defile_a extraction_n have_v to_o boast_v of_o in_o themselves_o it_o be_v usual_a i_o confess_v for_o vile_a man_n of_o the_o most_o contemptible_a beginning_n when_o they_o be_v great_o exalt_v in_o the_o world_n to_o out-go_v other_o in_o pride_n and_o elation_n of_o mind_n as_o they_o be_v behind_o they_o in_o the_o advantage_n of_o birth_n and_o education_n but_o this_o be_v esteem_v a_o vile_a thing_n among_o man_n and_o it_o be_v but_o one_o potsherd_v of_o the_o earth_n boast_v itself_o against_o another_o but_o when_o believer_n shall_v consider_v what_o be_v their_o vile_a and_o pollute_a estate_n with_o respect_n unto_o god_n when_o first_o he_o have_v regard_n unto_o they_o it_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o walk_v humble_o in_o a_o deep_a sense_n of_o it_o or_o i_o be_o sure_a it_o ought_v so_o to_o do_v god_n call_v his_o people_n to_o self-abasement_n not_o only_o from_o what_o they_o be_v but_o from_o what_o they_o be_v and_o whence_o they_o come_v so_o he_o ordain_v that_o confession_n to_o be_v make_v by_o he_o that_o offer_v the_o first-fruit_n of_o his_o field_n and_o possession_n a_o syrian_a ready_a to_o perish_v be_v my_o father_n or_o a_o syrian_a that_o be_v laban_n be_v ready_a to_o destroy_v my_o father_n a_o poor_a helpless_a man_n that_o go_v from_o one_o country_n to_o another_o for_o bread_n how_o be_v it_o of_o sovereign_a mercy_n that_o i_o be_o now_o in_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o plenty_n and_o peace_n deut._n 16._o 4_o 5._o and_o in_o particular_a god_n wonderful_o bind_v upon_o they_o the_o sense_n of_o that_o defile_a natural_a extraction_n whereof_o we_o speak_v ezek._n 16._o 3_o 4_o 5._o and_o when_o david_n upon_o his_o great_a sin_n and_o his_o repentance_n take_v in_o all_o humble_v self-abasing_a consideration_n here_o he_o fix_v the_o head_n of_o they_o psal._n 51._o 5._o behold_v i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o his_o original_a natural_a 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testify_v his_o gratitude_n and_o indeed_o the_o consideration_n hereof_o be_v that_o which_o in_o a_o eminent_a manner_n influence_v the_o mind_n of_o believer_n in_o all_o their_o grateful_a ascription_n of_o glory_n honour_n and_o praise_v to_o jesus_n christ._n to_o he_o say_v they_o who_o love_v we_o and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n to_o he_o be_v glory_n and_o dominion_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o revel_v 1._o 5_o 6._o and_o there_o be_v three_o thing_n which_o concur_v to_o this_o duty_n 1_o a_o due_a valuation_n of_o the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o purification_n namely_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o these_o alone_o have_v effect_v this_o great_a work_n so_o they_o alone_o be_v able_a so_o to_o do_v have_v we_o not_o be_v wash_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n we_o must_v have_v live_v and_o die_v in_o our_o pollution_n and_o have_v lie_v under_o they_o to_o eternity_n 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unto_o the_o duty_n of_o thankfulness_n for_o therein_o be_v god_n glorify_v when_o we_o be_v gracious_o sensible_a of_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o love_n and_o kindness_n towards_o we_o every_o grace_n than_o glorify_v god_n and_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n for_o his_o love_n when_o a_o soul_n find_v itself_o real_o affect_v with_o a_o sense_n of_o its_o be_v wash_v from_o all_o its_o loathsome_a defilement_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v thereby_o free_v from_o discourage_a oppress_a shame_n to_o have_v filial_a boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 3_o acknowledgement_n in_o a_o way_n of_o actual_a praise_n sect._n 15_o again_o we_o have_v declare_v not_o only_o that_o there_o be_v in_o our_o natural_a frame_n and_o spiritual_a constitution_n a_o discrepancy_n to_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o consequent_o a_o universal_a defilement_n but_o that_o there_o be_v from_o its_o pravity_n and_o disorder_n a_o pollution_n attend_v every_o actual_a sin_n 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temptation_n and_o suffering_n but_o we_o be_v not_o and_o he_o be_v so_o far_o from_o cast_v we_o away_o on_o that_o account_n while_o we_o endeavour_v after_o purification_n as_o that_o it_o draw_v out_o his_o compassion_n towards_o we_o in_o brief_a he_o do_v not_o unite_v we_o to_o himself_o because_o we_o be_v perfect_a but_o that_o in_o his_o own_o way_n and_o time_n he_o may_v make_v we_o so_o not_o because_o we_o be_v clean_o but_o that_o he_o may_v cleanse_v we_o for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o who_o we_o have_v fellowship_n that_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n sect._n 17_o last_o to_o wind_v up_o this_o discourse_n there_o be_v hence_o sufficient_o evidence_v a_o comprehensive_a difference_n between_o a_o spiritual_a life_n unto_o god_n by_o evangelical_n holiness_n and_o a_o life_n of_o moral_a virtue_n though_o pretend_v unto_o god_n also_o unto_o the_o first_o the_o original_a and_o continual_a purification_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o person_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v indispensible_o require_v where_o this_o work_n be_v not_o there_o neither_o be_v nor_o can_v be_v any_o thing_n of_o that_o holiness_n which_o the_o gospel_n prescribe_v and_o which_o we_o inquire_v after_o unless_o the_o purification_n and_o cleanse_n of_o sin_n belong_v necessary_o unto_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n all_o that_o god_n have_v teach_v we_o concern_v it_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o new_a by_o his_o institution_n of_o legal_a purify_n ordinance_n by_o his_o promise_n to_o wash_v purify_v and_o cleanse_v we_o by_o his_o precept_n to_o get_v ourselves_o cleanse_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o purification_n namely_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o his_o instruction_n and_o direction_n of_o we_o to_o make_v use_n of_o those_o mean_n of_o our_o cleanse_n by_o his_o declaration_n that_o believer_n be_v so_o wash_v and_o cleanse_v from_o all_o their_o defilement_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v thing_n fanatical_a enthusiastic_a notion_n and_o unintelligible_a dream_n until_o man_n can_v rise_v up_o to_o a_o confidence_n enable_v they_o to_o own_o such_o horrible_a blasphemy_n i_o desire_v to_o know_v whether_o these_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o their_o morality_n if_o they_o shall_v say_v they_o be_v so_o they_o give_v we_o a_o new_a notion_n of_o morality_n never_o yet_o hear_v of_o in_o the_o world_n and_o we_o must_v expect_v until_o they_o have_v further_o clear_v it_o there_o be_v little_a or_o no_o signification_n in_o the_o great_a swell_a word_n of_o vanity_n which_o have_v hitherto_o be_v lavish_v about_o it_o but_o if_o they_o do_v not_o belong_v thereunto_o as_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a the_o most_o improve_a moralist_n that_o be_v only_o so_o whether_o in_o notion_n or_o practice_n have_v no_o regard_n unto_o they_o then_o be_v their_o life_n of_o moral_a virtue_n be_v it_o as_o real_a in_o they_o as_o it_o be_v with_o notorious_a vanity_n pretend_v cast_v out_o from_o all_o consideration_n in_o a_o serious_a disquisition_n after_o evangelical_n holiness_n and_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v may_v suffice_v to_o give_v we_o some_o light_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o first_o act_n of_o our_o sanctification_n by_o the_o spirit_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o cleanse_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a chap._n vi_o the_o positive_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o sanctification_n of_o believer_n 1_o difference_n in_o the_o act_n of_o sanctification_n as_o to_o order_n 2_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o communication_n of_o holiness_n by_o the_o spirit_n 3_o the_o rule_n and_o measure_v whereof_o be_v the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n 4_o as_o the_o rule_n of_o its_o acceptance_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 5_o the_o nature_n of_o holiness_n as_o inward_a 6_o righteousness_n habitual_a and_o actual_a 7_o false_a notion_n of_o holiness_n remove_v 8_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o spiritual_a habit._n 9_o apply_v unto_o holiness_n with_o its_o rule_n and_o limitation_n 10_o prove_v and_o confirm_v 11_o illustrated_n and_o 12_o practical_o improve_v 13_o the_o property_n of_o holiness_n as_o a_o spiritual_a habit_n declare_v 14_o 1._o spiritual_a disposition_n unto_o suitable_a act_n 15_o 16._o how_o express_v in_o the_o scripture_n 17_o with_o their_o effect_n 18_o contrary_a disposition_n unto_o sin_n and_o holiness_n how_o consistent_a 19_o 2._o power_n 20_o the_o nature_n thereof_o or_o what_o power_n be_v require_v in_o believer_n unto_o holy_a obedience_n 21_o with_o its_o property_n and_o effect_n in_o readiness_n and_o 22_o facility_n 23_o objection_n thereunto_o answer_v and_o 24_o a_o enquiry_n on_o these_o principle_n after_o true_a holiness_n in_o ourselves_o direct_v 25_o gospel_n grace_n distinct_a from_o morality_n and_o 26_o all_o other_o habit_n of_o the_o mind_n 27_o 28_o 29._o prove_v by_o many_o argument_n especial_o its_o relation_n unto_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n 30_o the_o principal_a difference_n between_o evangelical_n holiness_n and_o all_o other_o habit_n of_o the_o mind_n prove_v by_o the_o manner_n and_o way_n of_o its_o communication_n from_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o peculiar_a efficiency_n of_o the_o spirit_n therein_o 31_o moral_a honesty_n not_o gospel_n holiness_n sect._n 1_o the_o distinction_n we_o make_v between_o the_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n concern_v more_o the_o order_n of_o teach_v and_o instruction_n than_o any_o order_n of_o precedency_n that_o be_v between_o the_o act_n themselves_o for_o that_o which_o we_o have_v pass_v through_o concern_v the_o cleanse_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o person_n do_v not_o in_o order_n of_o time_n go_v before_o those_o other_o act_n which_o leave_v a_o real_a and_o
understanding_n that_o grace_n which_o proceed_v from_o especial_a love_n will_v carry_v along_o a_o holy_a quicken_a sense_n of_o it_o and_o thereby_o be_v excite_v unto_o its_o due_a exercise_n and_o we_o do_v what_o we_o can_v to_o famish_v and_o starve_v our_o grace_n when_o we_o do_v not_o endeavour_v their_o supply_n by_o faith_n on_o that_o spring_n of_o divine_a love_n from_o whence_o they_o proceed_v sect._n 48_o 3_o see_v we_o be_v choose_v in_o christ_n and_o predestinate_v to_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o those_o grace_n of_o holiness_n have_v the_o most_o evident_a and_o legible_a character_n of_o elect_v love_n upon_o they_o which_o be_v most_o effectual_a in_o work_v we_o unto_o a_o conformity_n to_o he_o that_o grace_n be_v certain_o from_o a_o eternal_a spring_n which_o make_v we_o like_a unto_o jesus_n christ._n of_o this_o sort_n be_v meekness_n humility_n patience_n self-denial_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n readiness_n to_o pass_v by_o wrong_n to_o forgive_v enemy_n to_o love_n and_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o which_o indeed_o be_v despise_v by_o the_o most_o and_o due_o regard_v but_o by_o few_o but_o i_o return_v sect._n 49_o second_o the_o especial_a procure_a cause_n of_o this_o holiness_n be_v the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n we_o be_v not_o in_o this_o matter_n concern_v in_o any_o thing_n let_v man_n call_v it_o what_o they_o please_v virtue_n or_o godliness_n or_o holiness_n that_o have_v not_o a_o especial_a relation_n unto_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o his_o mediation_n evangelical_n holiness_n be_v purchase_v for_o we_o by_o he_o according_a to_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n be_v promise_v unto_o we_o on_o his_o account_n actual_o impetrate_v for_o we_o by_o his_o intercession_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o hereby_o we_o do_v not_o only_o cast_v off_o all_o the_o moral_a virtue_n of_o the_o heathen_n from_o have_v the_o least_o concernment_n herein_o but_o all_o the_o principle_n and_o duty_n of_o person_n profess_v christianity_n who_o be_v not_o real_o and_o actual_o implant_v into_o christ._n for_o he_o it_o be_v who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o sanctification_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o and_o this_o he_o be_v on_o several_a account_n the_o head_n whereof_o may_v be_v call_v over_o sect._n 50_o 1_o he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n sanctification_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o sacerdotal_a office_n because_o we_o be_v purify_v purge_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o his_o blood_n in_o the_o oblation_n of_o it_o and_o the_o application_n of_o it_o unto_o our_o soul_n as_o have_v be_v at_o large_a declare_v ephes._n 5._o 26_o 27._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o heb._n 9_o 14._o all_o that_o we_o have_v teach_v before_o concern_v the_o purification_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v peculiar_a unto_o gospel-holiness_n and_o distinguish_v it_o essential_o from_o all_o common_a grace_n or_o moral_a virtue_n and_o they_o do_v but_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o rest_n in_o a_o multitude_n of_o duty_n it_o may_v be_v animate_v much_o with_o zeal_n and_o set_v off_o with_o a_o profession_n of_o the_o most_o rigid_a mortification_n who_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v not_o thus_o purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n sect._n 51_o 2_o because_o he_o prevail_v for_o the_o actual_a sanctification_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o the_o communication_n of_o holiness_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o intercession_n his_o prayer_n joh._n 17._o 17._o be_v the_o bless_a spring_n of_o our_o holiness_n sanctify_v they_o through_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n there_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n of_o this_o grace_n wrought_v in_o we_o bestow_v on_o we_o communicate_v unto_o we_o preserve_v in_o we_o but_o what_o be_v so_o in_o answer_n unto_o and_o compliance_n with_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ._n from_o his_o prayer_n for_o we_o be_v holiness_n begin_v in_o we_o sanctify_v they_o say_v he_o by_o thy_o truth_n thence_o be_v it_o keep_v alive_a and_o preserve_v in_o we_o i_o have_v say_v he_o to_o peter_n pray_v for_o thou_o that_o thy_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v and_o through_o his_o intercession_n be_v we_o save_v to_o the_o uttermost_a nothing_o belong_v to_o this_o holiness_n but_o what_o in_o the_o actual_a communication_n of_o it_o be_v a_o peculiar_a fruit_n of_o christ_n intercession_n what_o be_v not_o so_o what_o man_n may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o upon_o any_o more_o general_a account_n belong_v not_o thereunto_o and_o if_o we_o real_o design_v holiness_n or_o intend_v to_o be_v holy_a it_o be_v our_o duty_n constant_o to_o improve_v the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o it_o and_o this_o we_o may_v do_v by_o especial_a application_n to_o he_o for_o that_o purpose_n so_o the_o apostle_n pray_v he_o to_o increase_v their_o faith_n luke_n 17._o 3._o and_o we_o may_v do_v so_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o holiness_n but_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o application_n unto_o christ_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o holiness_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o intercession_n be_v due_o to_o be_v consider_v we_o be_v not_o to_o pray_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v intercede_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v for_o as_o he_o need_v not_o our_o mind_v for_o the_o discharge_v of_o his_o office_n so_o he_o intercede_v not_o oral_o in_o heaven_n at_o all_o and_o always_o do_v so_o virtual_o by_o his_o appearance_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n with_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o oblation_n or_o sacrifice_n but_o whereas_o the_o lord_n christ_n give_v out_o no_o supply_n of_o grace_n unto_o we_o but_o what_o he_o receive_v from_o the_o father_n for_o that_o end_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o intercession_n we_o apply_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o under_o that_o consideration_n namely_o as_o he_o who_o upon_o his_o intercession_n with_o god_n for_o we_o have_v all_o store_n of_o grace_n to_o give_v we_o supply_n from_o sect._n 52_o 3_o he_o be_v so_o because_o the_o rule_n and_o measure_n of_o holiness_n unto_o we_o the_o instrument_n of_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v his_o word_n and_o doctrine_n which_o he_o teach_v the_o church_n as_o the_o great_a prophet_n of_o it_o the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ._n the_o inbred_a dictate_v of_o the_o light_n and_o law_n of_o nature_n in_o their_o great_a purity_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n or_o measure_n of_o this_o holiness_n much_o less_o be_v these_o rule_n and_o maxim_n which_o man_n deduce_v partly_o right_a and_o partly_o wrong_a from_o they_o of_o any_o such_o use_n nor_o be_v the_o write_a law_n itself_o so_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o original_a holiness_n but_o not_o the_o adequate_a rule_n of_o that_o holiness_n whereunto_o we_o be_v restore_v by_o christ._n neither_o be_v both_o these_o in_o conjunction_n the_o dictate_v of_o nature_n and_o the_o law_n write_v the_o instrument_n of_o work_a holiness_n in_o we_o but_o it_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o adequate_a rule_n and_o immediate_a instrument_n of_o it_o my_o meaning_n be_v that_o the_o word_n the_o gospel_n the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o preceptive_a part_n of_o it_o be_v so_o the_o rule_n of_o all_o our_o obedience_n and_o holiness_n as_o that_o all_o which_o it_o require_v belong_v thereunto_o and_o nothing_o else_o but_o what_o it_o require_v do_v so_o and_o the_o formal_a reason_n of_o our_o holiness_n consist_v in_o conformity_n thereunto_o under_o this_o consideration_n that_o it_o be_v the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ._n nothing_o belong_v unto_o holiness_n material_o but_o what_o the_o gospel_n require_v and_o nothing_o be_v so_o in_o we_o formal_o but_o what_o we_o do_v because_o the_o gospel_n require_v it_o and_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o it_o because_o god_n make_v use_v of_o it_o alone_o as_o a_o external_a mean_n for_o the_o communicate_v of_o it_o unto_o we_o or_o the_o ingenerate_v of_o it_o in_o we_o principle_n of_o natural_a light_n with_o the_o guidance_n of_o a_o awaken_v conscience_n do_v direct_a unto_o and_o exact_v the_o performance_n of_o many_o material_a duty_n of_o obedience_n the_o write_a law_n require_v of_o we_o all_o duty_n of_o original_a obedience_n and_o god_n do_v use_v these_o thing_n various_o for_o the_o prepare_n of_o our_o soul_n unto_o a_o right_n receive_v of_o the_o gospel_n but_o there_o be_v some_o grace_n some_o duty_n belong_v unto_o evangelical_n holiness_n which_o the_o law_n know_v nothing_o of_o such_o be_v the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n godly_a sorrow_n daily_o cleanse_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n not_o to_o mention_v the_o more_o sublime_a and_o spiritual_a act_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n by_o christ_n with_o all_o that_o
he_o dwell_v in_o we_o god_n do_v it_o by_o his_o spirit_n as_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o grace_n it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o as_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n we_o be_v say_v to_o work_v it_o through_o the_o spirit_n v_o 13._o and_o let_v man_n pretend_v what_o they_o please_v if_o they_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o they_o they_o have_v not_o mortify_v any_o sin_n but_o do_v yet_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n and_o continue_v so_o to_o do_v shall_v die_v sect._n 19_o moreover_o as_o this_o be_v the_o only_a spring_n of_o mortification_n in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n so_o the_o consideration_n of_o it_o be_v the_o principal_a motive_n unto_o it_o as_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n so_o our_o apostle_n press_v unto_o it_o do_v it_o by_o this_o argument_n know_v you_o not_o that_o your_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v in_o you_o which_o you_o have_v of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v that_o weighty_a caution_n which_o he_o give_v we_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 16._o know_v you_o not_o that_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o if_o any_o man_n defile_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v god_n destroy_v for_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n be_v holy_a which_o temple_n be_v you_o whereas_o therefore_o in_o every_o duty_n two_o thing_n be_v principal_o consider_v first_o the_o life_n and_o spring_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o grace_n second_o the_o principal_a reason_n for_o it_o and_o motive_n unto_o it_o as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o ourselves_o by_o the_o way_n of_o duty_n both_o these_o as_o to_o this_o matter_n of_o mortification_n do_v centre_n in_o this_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o 1_o it_o be_v he_o who_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v our_o corruption_n who_o quicken_v we_o unto_o life_n holiness_n and_o obedience_n as_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o that_o he_o may_v make_v and_o prepare_v a_o habitation_n meet_v for_o himself_o and_o 2_o the_o principal_a reason_n and_o motive_n which_o we_o have_v to_o attend_v unto_o it_o with_o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n as_o a_o duty_n be_v that_o we_o may_v thereby_o preserve_v his_o dwelling-place_n so_o as_o become_v his_o grace_n and_o holiness_n and_o indeed_o whereas_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o they_o be_v thing_n which_o arise_v from_o and_o come_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n that_o defile_v we_o there_o be_v no_o great_a nor_o more_o forcible_a motive_n to_o contend_v against_o all_o the_o defile_n act_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v our_o mortification_n than_o this_o that_o by_o the_o neglect_v hereof_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o spirit_n will_v be_v defile_v which_o we_o be_v command_v to_o watch_v against_o under_o the_o severe_a commination_n of_o be_v destroy_v for_o our_o neglect_n therein_o sect._n 20_o if_o it_o be_v say_v that_o whereas_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o there_o be_v still_o remainder_n of_o this_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o they_o be_v accompany_v with_o their_o defilement_n how_o can_v it_o be_v suppose_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v dwell_v in_o we_o or_o in_o any_o one_o that_o be_v not_o perfect_o holy_a i_o answer_v 1_o that_o the_o great_a matter_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n consider_v in_o his_o opposition_n unto_o sin_n and_o that_o of_o sin_n to_o his_o work_n be_v dominion_n and_o rule_n this_o the_o apostle_n make_v evident_a rom._n 6._o 12_o 13_o 14._o who_o or_o what_o shall_v have_v the_o principal_a conduct_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n chap._n 8._o 7_o 8_o 9_o be_v the_o matter_n in_o question_n where_o sin_n have_v the_o rule_n there_o the_o holy_a ghost_n will_v never_o dwell_v he_o enter_v into_o no_o soul_n as_o his_o habitation_n but_o at_o the_o same_o instant_n he_o dethrone_n sin_n spoil_v it_o of_o its_o dominion_n and_o take_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o own_o grace_n where_o he_o have_v effect_v this_o work_n and_o bring_v his_o adversary_n into_o subjection_n there_o he_o will_v dwell_v though_o sometime_o his_o habitation_n be_v trouble_v by_o his_o subdue_a enemy_n 2_o the_o soul_n and_o mind_n of_o they_o who_o be_v real_o sanctify_v have_v continual_o such_o a_o sprinkle_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v so_o continual_o purify_v by_o virtue_n from_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n as_o that_o they_o be_v never_o unmeet_a habitation_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n sect._n 21_o 2_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o actual_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o effect_v this_o work_n or_o how_o he_o mortify_v sin_n or_o enable_v we_o to_o mortify_v it_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v and_o a_o acquaintance_n herewith_o depend_v on_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v to_o be_v mortify_v which_o we_o have_v before_o describe_v it_o be_v the_o vicious_a corrupt_a habit_n and_o inclination_n unto_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o we_o by_o nature_n that_o be_v the_o principal_a object_n of_o this_o duty_n or_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a unto_o deceitful_a lusts._n when_o this_o be_v weaken_v in_o we_o as_o to_o its_o power_n and_o efficacy_n when_o its_o strength_n be_v abate_v and_o its_o prevalency_n destroy_v then_o be_v this_o duty_n in_o its_o proper_a discharge_n and_o mortification_n carry_v on_o in_o the_o soul._n now_o this_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v first_o by_o implant_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o all_o their_o faculty_n a_o contrary_a habit_n and_o principle_n with_o contrary_a inclination_n disposition_n and_o act_n namely_o a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o holiness_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o mean_n hereof_o be_v this_o work_n effect_v for_o sin_n will_v no_o otherwise_o die_v but_o by_o be_v kill_v and_o slay_v and_o whereas_o this_o be_v gradual_o to_o be_v do_v it_o must_v be_v by_o warring_n and_o conflict_n there_o must_v be_v something_o in_o we_o that_o be_v contrary_a unto_o it_o which_o oppose_v of_o it_o conflict_v with_o it_o do_v insensible_o and_o by_o degree_n for_o it_o die_v not_o at_o once_o work_v out_o its_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n as_o in_o a_o chronical_a distemper_n the_o disease_n continual_o combat_n and_o conflict_n with_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n until_o have_v insensible_o improve_v they_o it_o prevail_v unto_o its_o dissolution_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o matter_n these_o adverse_a principle_n with_o their_o contrariety_n opposition_n and_o conflict_n the_o apostle_n express_o assert_n and_o describe_v as_o also_o their_o contrary_a fruit_n and_o act_n with_o the_o issue_n of_o the_o whole_a gal._n 5._o 16_o 17._o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22_o 23_o 24_o 25._o the_o contrary_a principle_n be_v the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o their_o contrary_a act_n be_v in_o lust_a and_o war_a one_o against_o the_o other_o ver_fw-la 16._o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o mortify_v it_o for_o it_o neither_o will_v nor_o can_v be_v keep_v alive_a if_o its_o lust_n be_v not_o fulfil_v and_o he_o give_v a_o full_a account_n hereof_o ver_fw-la 17._o for_o the_o flesh_n lust_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n lust_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o these_o be_v contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o if_o by_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n himself_o be_v intend_v yet_o he_o lust_v not_o in_o we_o but_o by_o virtue_n of_o that_o spirit_n which_o be_v bear_v of_o he_o that_o be_v the_o new_a nature_n or_o holy_a principle_n of_o obedience_n which_o he_o work_v in_o we_o and_o the_o way_n of_o their_o mutual_a opposition_n unto_o one_o another_o the_o apostle_n describe_v at_o large_a in_o the_o follow_a verse_n by_o instance_v in_o the_o contrary_a effect_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o but_o the_o issue_n of_o the_o whole_a be_v v_o 24._o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o its_o affection_n and_o lusts._n they_o have_v crucify_v it_o that_o be_v fasten_v it_o unto_o that_o cross_n where_o at_o length_n it_o may_v expire_v and_o this_o be_v the_o way_n of_o it_o namely_o the_o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n against_o it_o and_o the_o fruit_n produce_v thereby_o hence_o he_o shut_v up_o his_o discourse_n with_o that_o exhortation_n if_o we_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n let_v we_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v if_o we_o be_v endow_v with_o this_o spiritual_a principle_n of_o life_n which_o be_v to_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n then_o let_v we_o act_n work_n and_o
be_v a_o purge_n of_o sin_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o legal_a expiation_n of_o it_o in_o make_v atonement_n heb._n 1._o 3._o but_o the_o purge_n of_o a_o sinner_n or_o of_o the_o conscience_n be_v by_o real_a efficiency_n in_o sanctification_n which_o be_v here_o declare_v to_o be_v one_o end_v of_o the_o oblation_n of_o christ._n so_o where_o he_o be_v say_v to_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n namely_o as_o shed_v and_o offer_v for_o we_o rev._n 1._o 5._o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o expiation_n of_o gild_n but_o the_o purification_n of_o filth_n that_o be_v intend_v sect._n 4_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n how_o holiness_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o death_n and_o oblation_n of_o christ_n i_o have_v show_v before_o at_o large_a and_o shall_v not_o therefore_o here_o again_o insist_v upon_o it_o i_o shall_v only_o observe_v that_o holiness_n be_v one_o especial_a end_n for_o which_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o we_o or_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n for_o we_o without_o a_o participation_n thereof_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o least_o evidence_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o his_o oblation_n as_o to_o any_o other_o end_n of_o it_o and_o as_o for_o those_o who_o be_v never_o make_v holy_a christ_n never_o die_v or_o offer_v himself_o for_o they_o i_o can_v understand_v what_o advantage_n it_o be_v unto_o religion_n to_o affirm_v that_o the_o most_o of_o they_o for_o who_o christ_n die_v as_o a_o priest_n or_o offer_v himself_o a_o oblation_n to_o god_n shall_v have_v no_o benefit_n thereby_o as_o to_o grace_n or_o glory_n and_o incomparable_o the_o most_o of_o they_o without_o any_o especial_a fault_n of_o their_o own_o as_o never_o hear_v of_o he_o neither_o can_v i_o find_v in_o the_o scripture_n a_o double_a design_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o for_o mankind_n towards_o some_o that_o they_o may_v be_v redeem_v from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v to_o be_v his_o peculiar_a one_o towards_z other_o that_o they_o may_v yet_o be_v leave_v under_o the_o gild_n and_o power_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o it_o evacuate_v the_o force_n of_o the_o motive_n unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o oblation_n of_o christ_n where_o man_n be_v teach_v that_o christ_n offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o they_o who_o be_v never_o make_v holy_a wherefore_o i_o say_v no_o unholy_a person_n can_v have_v any_o certain_a evidence_n that_o he_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o oblation_n of_o christ_n see_v he_o give_v himself_o to_o purify_v they_o for_o who_o he_o be_v offer_v sect._n 5_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v his_o second_o sacerdotal_a act_n have_v also_o the_o same_o end_n and_o be_v effectual_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n it_o be_v true_a he_o do_v intercede_v with_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o oblation_n whence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o advocate_n with_o god_n to_o comfort_v we_o in_o case_n of_o surprisal_n by_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 1_o 2._o but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o he_o design_v therein_o he_o intercede_v also_o for_o grace_n and_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v and_o keep_v holy_a see_v john_n 17._o 15_o 17._o sect._n 6_o second_o as_o to_o the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n the_o church_n or_o man_n alone_o be_v its_o immediate_a object_n and_o of_o all_o the_o act_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o he_o be_v therein_o god_n legate_n and_o ambassador_n his_o apostle_n and_o messenger_n unto_o we_o whatever_o he_o do_v as_o a_o prophet_n he_o do_v it_o with_o we_o and_o towards_o we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o there_o be_v two_o part_n or_o work_v of_o christ_n in_o this_o office_n relate_v only_o to_o the_o doctrine_n he_o teach_v 1_o the_o revelation_n of_o god_n in_o his_o name_n and_o love_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o truth_n by_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v in_o he_o 2_o the_o revelation_n of_o god_n in_o his_o will_n and_o command_n that_o we_o may_v obey_v he_o for_o the_o first_o wherein_o indeed_o his_o prophetical_a office_n be_v principal_o exercise_v see_v john_n 1._o 18._o chap._n 1._o 2._o john_n 17._o 6._o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o preceptive_a will_n of_o god_n make_v by_o jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v consider_v two_o way_n 1._o as_o he_o be_v peculiar_o send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o circumcision_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o father_n rom._n 15._o 8._o 2_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o all_o age_n 1_o the_o first_o which_o take_v up_o much_o of_o his_o personal_a ministry_n in_o the_o flesh_n consist_v in_o the_o declaration_n exposition_n and_o vindication_n that_o he_o give_v unto_o the_o church_n of_o divine_a precept_n for_o obedience_n which_o have_v be_v give_v before_o god_n have_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o in_o especial_a manner_n at_o the_o promulgation_n of_o the_o law_n on_o sinai_n and_o the_o ensue_a exposition_n of_o it_o by_o the_o prophet_n give_v excellent_a precept_n for_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n but_o the_o people_n unto_o who_o they_o be_v give_v be_v carnal_a they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v the_o spiritual_a light_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o which_o be_v therefore_o great_o veil_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n not_o only_o the_o promise_n but_o the_o precept_n also_o of_o the_o law_n be_v then_o but_o obscure_o apprehend_v beside_o the_o church_n be_v grow_v corrupt_v there_o be_v solemn_a exposition_n of_o god_n command_v receive_v among_o they_o who_o sole_a design_n be_v to_o accommodate_v they_o unto_o the_o lust_n and_o sin_n of_o man_n or_o to_o exempt_a man_n if_o not_o total_o yet_o in_o many_o instance_n from_o a_o obligation_n unto_o obedience_n to_o they_o our_o bless_a saviour_n apply_v himself_o in_o the_o discharge_v of_o his_o prophetical_a office_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o command_n which_o be_v our_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o both_o these_o in_o the_o declaration_n of_o its_o excellency_n and_o efficacy_n sect._n 7_o and_o first_o he_o declare_v the_o inward_a spiritual_a nature_n of_o the_o law_n with_o its_o respect_n unto_o the_o most_o secret_a frames_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n with_o the_o least_o disorder_n or_o irregularity_n of_o our_o passion_n and_o affection_n and_o then_o second_o he_o declare_v the_o true_a sense_n of_o its_o command_n their_o nature_n signification_n and_o extent_n vindicate_v they_o from_o all_o the_o corrupt_a and_o false_a gloss_n which_o then_o pass_v current_n in_o the_o church_n whereby_o there_o be_v a_o abatement_n make_v of_o their_o efficacy_n and_o a_o indulgence_n grant_v unto_o the_o lust_n of_o men._n thus_o they_o have_v by_o their_o traditional_a interpretation_n restrain_v the_o six_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v unto_o actual_a murder_n and_o the_o seven_o thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n unto_o actual_a uncleanness_n as_o some_o now_o will_v restrain_v the_o second_o commandment_n unto_o the_o make_v of_o image_n and_o worship_v they_o exclude_v the_o primary_n intent_n of_o the_o precept_n restrain_v all_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o worship_n unto_o divine_a institution_n how_o in_o his_o doctrine_n he_o take_v off_o these_o corruption_n we_o may_v see_v matth._n 5._o 21_o 22_o 27_o 28._o sect._n 8_o thus_o he_o restore_v the_o law_n to_o its_o pristine_a crown_n as_o the_o jew_n have_v a_o tradition_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o messiah_n herein_o do_v the_o lord_n christ_n place_n the_o beginning_n of_o his_o prophetical_a office_n and_o ministry_n matth._n 5._o 6_o 7._o he_o open_v unveyl_v explain_v and_o vindicate_v the_o preceptive_a part_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n before_o reveal_v to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o a_o compliance_n therewith_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a the_o full_a revelation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o perfection_n and_o spirituality_n of_o the_o command_n be_v reserve_v for_o christ_n in_o the_o discharge_v of_o his_o office_n and_o he_o give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o perfect_a and_o complete_a rule_n of_o holiness_n this_o therefore_o be_v the_o immediate_a end_n of_o this_o work_n or_o duty_n of_o the_o office_n of_o christ._n and_o where_o we_o answer_v it_o not_o we_o reject_v that_o great_a prophet_n which_o god_n have_v send_v to_o which_o excision_n be_v so_o severe_o threaten_v sect._n 9_o 2_o the_o second_o part_n of_o this_o office_n or_o the_o discharge_v of_o it_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o church_n of_o all_o age_n which_o take_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o apostle_n as_o