Selected quad for the lemma: virtue_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
virtue_n	death_n	know_v	resurrection_n	1,580	5	9.6777	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o

the_o flesh_n fight_v against_o sathan_n nor_o sathan_n against_o the_o flesh_n nor_o either_o of_o they_o against_o themselves_o for_o so_o their_o kingdom_n be_v divide_v can_v not_o possible_o stand_v 12.25_o mat._n 12.25_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o have_v teach_v we_o mat._n 12.25.26_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v soon_o other_o force_n which_o cause_v this_o opposition_n which_o can_v proceed_v from_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o this_o will_v more_o manifest_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o contrary_a affection_n and_o action_n which_o plain_o show_v themselves_o in_o this_o battle_n for_o we_o find_v our_o faith_n assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n &_o these_o also_o again_o beat_v back_o after_o they_o have_v get_v some_o ground_n and_o subdue_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o faith_n we_o discern_v also_o our_o affiance_n in_o god_n shrewd_o shake_v with_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n and_o afterward_o this_o distrust_n vanquisheth_z again_o by_o affiance_n so_o as_o after_o we_o have_v utter_v through_o the_o violence_n ostentation_n some_o diffident_a and_o impatient_a speech_n yet_o at_o the_o length_n we_o grow_v to_o job_n resolution_n though_o he_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o 13.15_o job._n 13.15_o we_o may_v also_o discern_v our_o zeal_n sometime_o so_o hot_a in_o god_n service_n that_o it_o expel_v coldness_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n of_o spirit_n and_o sometime_o by_o they_o it_o be_v cool_v and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n quench_v and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o the_o other_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n beside_o which_o fight_n and_o stir_v between_o they_o and_o their_o fruit_n the_o christian_n may_v observe_v in_o himself_o a_o mislike_v of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n great_a grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o mind_n because_o he_o be_v still_o subject_a unto_o they_o and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o join_v with_o a_o holy_a indeavoure_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n and_o howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n and_o his_o own_o corruption_n you_o be_v sometime_o lead_v captive_a into_o sin_n yet_o afterwards_o he_o be_v greeve_v for_o it_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v it_o and_o earnest_o desire_v and_o indeavour_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n now_o whence_o do_v all_o this_o opposition_n and_o contrariety_n proceed_v shall_v we_o say_v from_o the_o flesh_n why_o it_o be_v against_o all_o reason_n 3.11_o jam._n 3.11_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n dispute_v jam._n 3.11_o do_v a_o fountain_n send_v out_o at_o one_o place_n sweet_a water_n and_o bitter_a can_v the_o fig_n three_fw-mi bring_v forth_o olive_n or_o a_o vine_n fig_n or_o rather_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n reason_v mat._n 7.16_o do_v man_n gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n or_o fig_n of_o thistle_n 7.16_o mat._n 7.16_o so_o may_v i_o demand_v can_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o which_o as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n 7.18_o rom._n 7.18_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n thereof_o namely_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n hatred_n of_o itself_o and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o carne_a desire_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n it_o be_v impossible_a and_o therefore_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o we_o and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8._o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o privilege_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o faithful_a as_o appear_v joh._n 1.12_o 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n so_o that_o whosoever_o have_v the_o spirit_n have_v faith_n also_o for_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n thereof_o can_v be_v sever_v §_o sect._n 10_o the_o four_o argument_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n sanctification_n the_o 4._o argument_n take_v from_o our_o sanctification_n be_v our_o mortification_n and_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o faith_n as_o it_o do_v wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o also_o cleanse_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n from_o the_o corruption_n themselves_o and_o as_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n have_v merit_a the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o god_n spirit_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o we_o be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o the_o bondage_n and_o servitude_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o as_o by_o his_o resurrection_n he_o have_v make_v way_n for_o our_o second_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o rise_v to_o everlasting_a happiness_n so_o also_o for_o our_o first_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o rise_v from_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n if_o therefore_o we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o mortify_v that_o we_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o life_n if_o our_o understanding_n be_v somewhat_o enlighten_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o our_o stubborn_a will_n incline_v to_o holy_a obedience_n if_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o affection_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n change_v and_o renew_v then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o have_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o bloodshed_n death_n &_o merit_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n §_o sect._n 11_o last_o sanctification_n the_o last_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n by_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o regeneration_n which_o proceed_v from_o it_o for_o example_n when_o we_o can_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a not_o for_o any_o worldly_a loss_n or_o fear_n of_o punishment_n but_o because_o thereby_o we_o have_v offend_v god_n when_o as_o we_o hate_v our_o present_a sin_n and_o corruption_n especial_o those_o which_o stick_n fast_o unto_o we_o and_o be_v most_o please_v to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n when_o as_o we_o endeavour_v and_o strive_v to_o forsake_v and_o mortify_v all_o sin_n though_o our_o carnal_a affection_n be_v much_o endear_v to_o it_o by_o reason_n of_o some_o great_a pleasure_n or_o profit_v which_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o avoid_v with_o no_o less_o care_n those_o sin_n which_o bring_v worldly_a benefitt_a than_o those_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o shame_n and_o punishment_n when_o as_o we_o love_v god_n even_o when_o he_o afflict_v we_o and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n perform_v such_o holy_a duty_n and_o embrace_v such_o virtue_n not_o only_o which_o be_v commendable_a in_o the_o world_n but_o also_o those_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o shame_n and_o reproach_n when_o as_o we_o love_v our_o brethren_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n and_o show_v this_o our_o love_n by_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o want_v and_o forgive_a those_o who_o offend_v we_o and_o when_o more_o especial_o we_o extend_v this_o love_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o to_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o among_o these_o principal_o to_o god_n minister_n who_o be_v instrument_n appoint_v of_o god_n for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n 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of_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a affection_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v suffer_v they_o to_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v from_o we_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a passion_n or_o sense_n of_o pain_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v our_o mortification_n thereof_o of_o vivification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n do_v raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o vivification_n be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o virtue_n flow_v from_o his_o deity_n be_v first_o powerful_a in_o his_o own_o flesh_n raise_v it_o out_o of_o grave_n and_o give_v it_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o head_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n it_o do_v also_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n this_o appear_v rom._n 6.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n 3.10.11_o phili_n 3.10.11_o so_o philip._n 3.10_o 11._o where_o paul_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n for_o his_o justification_n but_o also_o to_o know_v and_o

from_o all_o danger_n of_o death_n the_o first_o of_o these_o virtue_n be_v signify_v hereby_o in_o that_o he_o call_v faith_n a_o shield_n which_o repell_v satan_n temptation_n as_o the_o shield_n do_v the_o dart_n that_o be_v cast_v against_o it_o the_o second_o by_o the_o word_n quench_v namely_o that_o as_o water_n quench_v the_o fire_n so_o faith_n quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o satan_n temptation_n as_o be_v aforesaid_a one_o why_o satan_n be_v call_v the_o wicked_a one_o last_o we_o be_v to_o note_v that_o he_o call_v satan_n the_o wicked_a one_o to_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o be_v the_o father_n and_o author_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o sin_n both_o by_o sin_v himself_o and_o provoke_v other_o to_o sin_n by_o his_o temptation_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v call_v the_o wicked_a or_o evil_a one_o both_o here_o and_o matth._n 6.13_o but_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o evil_a one_o 8.44_o matth._n 6.13_o and_o 13.38_o joh._n 8.44_o so_o matth._n 13.38_o the_o tare_n be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o wicked_a one_o as_o also_o joh._n 8.44_o chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n the_o five_o piece_n of_o our_o christian_a armour_n be_v the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v so_o call_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o effect_n because_o it_o bring_v salvation_n to_o they_o that_o wear_v it_o 5.8_o esa_n 59.17_o rom._n 8.24_o 1._o thess_n 5.8_o for_o we_o be_v save_v by_o hope_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.24_o which_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n as_o appear_v 1._o thess_n 5.8_o where_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o put_v on_o the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n for_o a_o helmet_n salvation_n hope_v the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n as_o therefore_o soldier_n when_o they_o go_v into_o the_o field_n put_v on_o their_o helmet_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v defend_v their_o head_n which_o be_v their_o chief_a part_n from_o the_o cruel_a blow_n of_o the_o enemy_n so_o we_o be_v to_o fight_v the_o spiritual_a battle_n must_v 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the_o word_n of_o god_n this_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a and_o not_o a_o carnal_a weapon_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n himself_o have_v as_o it_o be_v temper_v make_v sharpen_a and_o put_v into_o our_o hand_n to_o repel_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n whensoever_o they_o assault_v us._n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v defend_v ourselves_o and_o drive_v back_o satan_n we_o must_v not_o only_o buckle_v unto_o we_o the_o defensive_a armour_n before_o speak_v of_o for_o he_o that_o stand_v altogether_o upon_o defence_n stand_v upon_o no_o defence_n but_o we_o must_v take_v unto_o we_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherewith_o we_o may_v repel_v and_o deadly_a wound_n our_o spiritual_a enemy_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o chief_a captain_n jesus_n christ_n who_o though_o he_o be_v able_a to_o have_v confute_v satan_n by_o other_o argument_n or_o to_o have_v confound_v he_o by_o the_o 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and_o be_v baptize_v of_o he_o that_o be_v not_o every_o man_n without_o exception_n but_o great_a multitude_n so_o it_o be_v say_v mat._n 4.23_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n heal_v every_o disease_n and_o sickness_n among_o the_o people_n that_o be_v many_o that_o be_v disease_v 4.23_o matth._n 4.23_o or_o disease_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o act._n 10.38_o it_o be_v say_v 10.38_o act._n 10.38_o that_o christ_n heal_v all_o that_o be_v oppress_v by_o the_o devil_n that_o be_v very_o many_o for_o otherwise_o great_a number_n oppress_v of_o the_o devil_n never_o come_v into_o our_o saviour_n presence_n thus_o also_o it_o be_v say_v for_o 12._o that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o sheet_n which_o peter_n see_v in_o his_o vision_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o fourefooted_a beast_n that_o be_v beast_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o thus_o sometime_o by_o all_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v all_o the_o elect_a and_o they_o only_o and_o sometime_o all_o the_o reprobate_n and_o they_o alone_o in_o 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sin_n never_o so_o many_o and_o grievous_a and_o therefore_o thou_o may_v continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o satisfy_v the_o lust_n of_o thy_o own_o flesh_n only_o believe_v and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o christ_n require_v no_o other_o condition_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o other_o end_n of_o christ_n come_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v by_o his_o suffer_a take_v away_o thy_o sin_n and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v thou_o vex_v and_o torment_v thyself_o in_o embrace_v bitter_a mortification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o in_o shun_v thy_o sweet_a and_o please_a sin_n see_v christ_n redeem_v the_o great_a sinner_n as_o well_o as_o the_o least_o the_o answer_n to_o this_o we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n so_o innumerable_a in_o multitude_n and_o so_o heinous_a in_o their_o quality_n and_o nature_n which_o will_v exclude_v we_o from_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n so_o we_o apply_v his_o death_n and_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o this_o can_v be_v no_o encouragement_n for_o any_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n for_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o none_o have_v part_n in_o this_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n but_o those_o only_o who_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o be_v never_o separate_v from_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o true_a repentance_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o any_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n but_o this_o assurance_n will_v make_v they_o to_o love_n god_n again_o and_o this_o love_n will_v work_v in_o their_o heart_n a_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o care_n to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o their_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o any_o who_o true_o believe_v that_o that_o they_o be_v redeem_v with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n shall_v not_o high_o esteem_v and_o be_v exceed_o thankful_a to_o christ_n for_o this_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o none_o can_v do_v who_o tread_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n under_o their_o foot_n and_o voluntary_o cast_v themselves_o into_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n out_o of_o which_o we_o be_v redeem_v with_o so_o precious_a a_o price_n and_o so_o scorn_v this_o benefit_n and_o despite_n our_o saviour_n who_o have_v bestow_v it_o it_o can_v be_v that_o any_o shall_v be_v so_o foolish_a as_o to_o sell_v their_o soul_n unto_o sin_n for_o every_o vain_a pleasure_n and_o trifle_a commodity_n if_o they_o be_v assure_v that_o christ_n redeem_v they_o with_o the_o price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n which_o be_v of_o more_o value_n than_o many_o world_n

every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v attain_v true_a sanctification_n he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o compose_v and_o frame_v the_o whole_a man_n his_o mind_n and_o imagination_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n his_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n in_o all_o of_o they_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n otherwise_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v not_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n in_o their_o several_a measure_n it_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a for_o as_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o citizen_n be_v besiege_v to_o fortify_v one_o place_n of_o the_o wall_n and_o leave_v another_o part_n unfortify_v or_o to_o keep_v straight_o watch_v at_o some_o of_o the_o gate_n and_o leave_v other_o open_v so_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o to_o fortify_v some_o part_n against_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o leave_v other_o weak_a and_o naked_a nor_o to_o guard_v some_o of_o the_o outward_a passage_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o neglect_v some_o other_o suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v as_o a_o open_a entrance_n to_o let_v in_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o so_o they_o will_v easy_o surprise_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o any_o safety_n in_o this_o strait_a siege_n we_o must_v set_v a_o strong_a guard_n and_o a_o careful_a watch_n over_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o object_n of_o our_o sanctification_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v sanctification_n of_o the_o object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v fly_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n avoid_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o labour_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o time_n when_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o be_v present_o after_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o justify_v for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n obedience_n death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v present_o after_o our_o conversion_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o finish_v but_o as_o the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n do_v first_o take_v root_n and_o then_o be_v scarce_o discorned_a afterward_o shoot_v forth_o into_o a_o blade_n and_o so_o spring_v up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o bring_v forth_o a_o ear_n and_o last_o it_o ripen_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o sour_a plentiful_a increase_n so_o when_o first_o the_o seed_n of_o sanctification_n be_v sow_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v a_o time_n to_o take_v root_n when_o as_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o but_o afterward_o they_o send_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blade_n of_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o these_o fruit_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o clean_a and_o without_o mixture_n but_o as_o in_o the_o fair_a field_n there_o be_v among_o the_o clean_a wheat_n some_o tare_n and_o cockle_n so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v most_o sanctify_a there_o be_v many_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n mix_v with_o the_o good_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o the_o which_o the_o christian_n be_v still_o in_o weed_n and_o pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o yet_o can_v never_o overcome_v this_o great_a work_n till_o the_o winter_n of_o death_n whole_o nip_v and_o kill_v these_o weed_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o therefore_o present_o after_o our_o conversion_n dream_v of_o a_o perfection_n in_o sanctification_n no_o nor_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o estimate_v the_o trueness_n thereof_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o measure_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o natural_a generation_n and_o growth_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o in_o spiritual_a regeneration_n all_o be_v not_o finish_v at_o the_o first_o but_o perfect_v by_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v convert_v we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n such_o as_o have_v need_v rather_o of_o milk_n than_o of_o strong_a meat_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n we_o grow_v up_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o we_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n unto_o which_o age_n we_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o have_v attain_v till_o by_o death_n we_o whole_o lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o last_o we_o attain_v to_o our_o consummation_n and_o full_a perfection_n when_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a holiness_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n will_v in_o that_o degree_n which_o his_o justice_n require_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n be_v two_o vivification_n that_o sanctification_n contain_v two_o part_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n the_o which_o also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n but_o in_o a_o diverse_a sense_n for_o they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o sanctification_n as_o they_o be_v the_o work_n and_o action_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v mortify_v and_o quicken_v we_o and_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o unto_o repentance_n as_o they_o have_v reference_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n do_v labour_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la acti_fw-la agimus_fw-la we_o be_v first_o move_v and_o set_v a_o work_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v work_n together_o with_o he_o this_o division_n have_v it_o ground_n and_o warrant_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o diverse_a phrase_n and_o form_n of_o speech_n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34_o 14._o and_o 37.27_o esa_n 1.16.17_o rom._n 5.11.18_o eph._n 4.22.23_o psal_n 34.14_o escew_n evil_a and_o do_v good_a esa_n 1.16.17_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o rom._n 6.11_o likewise_o think_v you_o also_o that_o you_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n but_o be_v alive_a to_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o v._o 18._o be_v free_a from_o sin_n you_o be_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n ephes_n 4.22_o that_o you_o cast_v of_o concern_v the_o conversation_n in_o time_n past_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a through_o the_o deceivable_a lust_n 23._o and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n 24._o and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n so_o rom._n 7.4.8.13_o 1._o cor._n 5.7_o col._n 2.12.3.9_o gal._n 5.16_o 1._o pet._n 2.24.3.11_o by_o all_o which_o place_n and_o many_o other_o it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o our_o sanctification_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o mortification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o weaken_v subdue_v and_o kill_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a corruption_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o powerful_a as_o in_o time_n past_a to_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n evil_a motion_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n in_o this_o description_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o

feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o as_o paul_n earnest_o desire_v this_o so_o also_o he_o attain_v unto_o it_o as_o himself_o profess_v galath_n 2.20_o thus_o say_v he_o i_o live_v 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o yet_o not_o i_o now_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o in_o that_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o now_o this_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n which_o unit_v we_o unto_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o therefore_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o 8.11_o rom._n 8.11_o so_o rom._n 8.11_o but_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n because_o his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o you_o §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o author_n of_o our_o vivification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o vivification_n be_v wrought_v the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v wrought_v follow_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dispel_v the_o cloud_n of_o ignorance_n and_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o true_a save_a knowledge_n wherewith_o be_v enlighten_v we_o right_o judge_v that_o folly_n and_o madness_n in_o which_o we_o think_v former_o our_o chief_a wisdom_n consist_v and_o approve_v that_o as_o only_o wise_a which_o before_o we_o condemn_v as_o extreme_a foolishness_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 1.17_o where_o he_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v bestow_v upon_o they_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o revelation_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o 1.17_o ephes_n 1.17_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n may_v be_v enlighten_v etc._n etc._n after_o the_o understanding_n be_v thus_o enlighten_v then_o also_o the_o will_n be_v change_v and_o whereas_o before_o regeneration_n it_o be_v corrupt_a perverse_a and_o rebellious_a now_o be_v sanctify_v it_o begin_v to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v that_o evil_n which_o in_o former_a time_n it_o love_v and_o embrace_v and_o to_o like_v and_o delight_v in_o that_o good_a which_o former_o it_o loathe_a and_o abhor_v so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o he_o though_o he_o find_v no_o mean_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a 7.18.22_o rom._n 7.18.22_o and_o that_o he_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n though_o the_o law_n of_o his_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n lead_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o understanding_n be_v enlighten_v and_o the_o will_v reform_v there_o follow_v the_o renew_n of_o all_o the_o affection_n the_o thought_n imagination_n power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o last_o the_o internal_a part_n be_v quicken_v there_o ensue_v the_o renew_v of_o the_o body_n the_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o manner_n and_o form_n of_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n now_o as_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n instant_n that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v not_o finish_v in_o a_o instant_n so_o this_o of_o vivification_n be_v not_o perfect_v and_o finish_v in_o a_o instant_n but_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n and_o by_o degree_n neither_o do_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n receive_v any_o great_a measure_n thereof_o but_o only_o the_o first_o fruit_n which_o be_v but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o little_a handful_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o large_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n which_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o in_o god_n kingdom_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8.23_o rom._n 8.23_o rom._n 8.23_o whereas_o therefore_o the_o church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v perfect_o purge_v from_o all_o spot_v of_o sin_n 27_o ephe._n 5.26_o 27_o ephes_n 5.26_o 27._o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o our_o justification_n whereby_o the_o faithful_a be_v deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o adorn_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o not_o of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v only_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n but_o not_o perfect_v till_o the_o life_n to_o come_v as_o it_o be_v notable_o set_v down_o 2._o cor._n 5.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o etc._n 2._o cor._n 5.1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n chap._n four_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o entice_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sanctification_n sanctification_n of_o the_o kind_n of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o indeavore_v to_o hinder_v our_o sanctification_n the_o right_a understanding_n whereof_o serve_v much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o all_o contrary_a cavil_n and_o objection_n which_o be_v suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n now_o have_v show_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o doctrine_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v satan_n temptation_n which_o he_o common_o use_v to_o hinder_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o weak_a christian_n may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o answer_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n the_o temptation_n which_o satan_n sugge_v to_o hinder_v our_o progress_n in_o godliness_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n either_o allurement_n to_o entice_v we_o to_o go_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o narrow_a path_n of_o holiness_n into_o the_o broad_a way_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n or_o discouragement_n to_o dishearten_v and_o weary_v we_o in_o travail_v this_o spiritual_a journey_n by_o the_o first_o he_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a pill_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v seem_v pleasant_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v greedy_o swallow_v it_o to_o our_o everlasting_a bane_n by_o the_o other_o he_o labour_v to_o make_v wholesome_a godliness_n loathsome_a and_o altogether_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o sensual_a taste_n those_o he_o common_o use_v before_o we_o have_v sin_v to_o cause_v we_o presumptuous_o to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o these_o after_o we_o have_v sin_v and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o surcease_v our_o labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n as_o be_v not_o only_o difficult_a but_o altogether_o impossible_a §_o sect._n 2_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o his_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o sin_n sin_n of_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o sin_n he_o enforce_v by_o extenuate_v the_o sin_n unto_o which_o he_o allure_v we_o by_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o hide_v from_o we_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v against_o sin_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v why_o will_n he_o say_v make_v thou_o such_o scruple_n of_o commit_v this_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a unto_o thou_o see_v it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n but_o very_o small_a and_o almost_o no_o offence_n at_o all_o be_v compare_v with_o the_o great_a transgression_n which_o other_o have_v commit_v who_o notwithstanding_o be_v say_v even_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o have_v be_v most_o godly_a and_o righteous_a yea_o and_o high_o in_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n why_o therefore_o shall_v thou_o who_o art_n far_o inferior_a unto_o they_o stumble_v at_o this_o small_a straw_n see_v these_o great_a block_n can_v not_o hinder_v even_o the_o most_o religious_a from_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n consider_v also_o the_o common_a frailty_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o natural_a corruption_n of_o the_o best_a whereby_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v when_o the_o least_o occasion_n be_v offer_v into_o sin_n far_o great_a than_o this_o which_o so_o much_o please_v thou_o remember_v that_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v a_o saint_n in_o this_o life_n nor_o free_v from_o that_o corruption_n which_o so_o fast_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o therefore_o see_v thou_o must_v needs_o sin_n now_o sin_n when_o thereby_o thou_o may_v have_v pleasure_n or_o profit_n for_o do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o thou_o shall_v often_o fall_v and_o why_o will_v thou_o not_o rather_o be_v lead_v with_o delight_n then_o be_v draw_v with_o necessity_n consider_v likewise_o that_o thy_o god_n be_v most_o merciful_a and_o therefore_o still_o ready_a to_o pardon_v thy_o sin_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o he_o know_v thy_o frail_a

unto_o us._n with_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o strength_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o imperfection_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n let_v we_o further_o consider_v first_o that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o come_v in_o judgement_n before_o god_n to_o our_o condemnation_n because_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n whereby_o he_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o they_o can_v now_o condemn_v we_o nor_o draw_v upon_o we_o any_o punishment_n and_o likewise_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o as_o a_o rich_a robe_n do_v cover_v and_o hide_v our_o patch_a rag_n of_o imperfection_n so_o than_o though_o we_o see_v the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v hereby_o from_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n but_o rather_o strive_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o aspire_v to_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n and_o if_o beside_o our_o purpose_n we_o be_v lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o though_o they_o make_v we_o condemn_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o conscience_n yet_o they_o shall_v never_o condemn_v we_o before_o god_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o for_o have_v in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n declare_v that_o the_o faithful_a have_v remain_v in_o they_o the_o flesh_n and_o relic_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n which_o powerful_o hinder_v they_o from_o do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v and_o move_v they_o to_o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o they_o will_v not_o lest_o any_o hereby_o shall_v be_v discourage_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o corruption_n he_o present_o add_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o eight_o chapter_n that_o notwithstanding_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o which_o before_o he_o have_v speak_v of_o remain_v in_o we_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o yield_v this_o reason_n because_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v free_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n that_o be_v because_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n by_o unite_n we_o as_o member_n unto_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o by_o sprinkle_v our_o conscience_n with_o his_o precious_a blood_n have_v deliver_v they_o from_o the_o force_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n so_o that_o now_o it_o can_v not_o condemn_v they_o nor_o oblige_v and_o bind_v they_o to_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n as_o in_o former_a time_n see_v therefore_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o that_o it_o can_v condemn_v we_o let_v we_o not_o so_o fear_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o cast_v away_o our_o weapon_n not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v it_o for_o though_o this_o our_o enemy_n may_v assault_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v overcome_v we_o though_o it_o may_v wound_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v kill_v we_o though_o it_o may_v give_v we_o a_o foil_n yet_o in_o the_o end_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o victory_n if_o we_o manful_o resist_v and_o labour_n to_o subdue_v it_o §_o sect._n 6_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n such_o exact_a and_o perfect_a righteousness_n law_n that_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o gospel_n require_v not_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n as_o be_v require_v under_o the_o law_n which_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o be_v never_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o man_n our_o saviour_n christ_n except_v but_o only_o that_o we_o strive_v and_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o it_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o once_o free_a ourselves_o from_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o but_o that_o we_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v it_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o be_v without_o sin_n but_o that_o sin_n do_v not_o rule_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o shall_v like_v slave_n obey_v it_o willing_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o that_o also_o we_o hate_v and_o abhor_v it_o do_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o it_o and_o subdue_v it_o by_o little_a and_o little_a see_v we_o can_v at_o once_o whole_o vanquish_v it_o he_o do_v not_o now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o christ_n have_v perform_v for_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n and_o though_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o our_o desire_n 7.12.22_o rom._n 7.12.22_o yet_o at_o least_o that_o we_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o consent_n unto_o it_o that_o it_o be_v good_a holy_a and_o just_a in_o a_o word_n this_o be_v the_o christian_a man_n righteousness_n which_o god_n require_v that_o he_o hate_v sin_n and_o love_v godliness_n that_o he_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o labour_n to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o contrary_a to_o his_o desire_n and_o purpose_n he_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v or_o leave_v undo_v the_o good_a which_o he_o love_v that_o he_o sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n and_o make_v confession_n hereof_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n do_v implore_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n this_o righteousness_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n for_o he_o measure_v our_o deed_n by_o our_o will_n and_o esteem_v more_o of_o our_o affection_n than_o of_o our_o action_n august_n august_n nec_fw-la intuetur_fw-la deus_fw-la quantum_fw-la quilibet_fw-la valeat_fw-la sed_fw-la quantum_fw-la velit_fw-la &_o quicquid_fw-la vis_fw-la &_o non_fw-la potes_fw-la deus_fw-la factum_fw-la computat_fw-la he_o respect_v not_o what_o we_o can_v do_v but_o what_o we_o will_v do_v and_o that_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v and_o can_v he_o esteem_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v perform_v so_o that_o he_o repute_v he_o righteous_a who_o earnest_o desire_v and_o labour_v to_o be_v righteous_a and_o he_o perfect_v who_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v his_o imperfection_n strive_v to_o attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o fit_o may_v be_v compare_v unto_o a_o tender_a love_a father_n who_o esteem_v of_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o belove_a son_n more_o than_o of_o the_o best_a action_n of_o a_o servant_n because_o he_o regard_v not_o so_o much_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o action_n as_o the_o person_n and_o cheerful_a will_n of_o the_o agent_n §_o sect._n 7_o now_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n be_v perfect_o just_a will_v notwithstanding_o accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n righteousness_n why_o the_o lord_n accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n be_v first_o because_o we_o be_v make_v member_n of_o christ_n body_n our_o person_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o our_o work_n also_o not_o in_o their_o own_o worthiness_n or_o for_o their_o own_o merit_n but_o in_o and_o for_o christ_n be_v accept_v the_o corruption_n and_o stain_n of_o they_o be_v wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o they_o be_v cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o thus_o be_v adorn_v in_o the_o garment_n of_o our_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n we_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n second_o our_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o our_o work_n be_v imperfect_a in_o themselves_o do_v receive_v their_o dignity_n excellency_n and_o estimation_n in_o god_n sight_n as_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n howsoever_o mingle_v with_o our_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 8_o three_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o hate_v and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v will_v never_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v and_o cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n us._n that_o

his_o resurrection_n there_o be_v a_o quicken_a power_n derive_v into_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v reviue_v and_o raise_v up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o of_o this_o mention_n be_v make_v coloss_n 2.12.13_o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o as_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n 6.4_o col._n 2.12.13_o rom._n 6.4_o so_o likewise_o we_o be_v raise_v up_o and_o quicken_v together_o with_o he_o and_o rom._n 6.4_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o this_o be_v the_o manner_n according_a to_o which_o god_n work_v sanctification_n in_o we_o sanctification_n of_o the_o end_n of_o our_o sanctification_n now_o we_o be_v brief_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o cause_n as_o they_o lie_v in_o order_n the_o material_a and_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n may_v best_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o part_n thereof_o the_o final_a cause_n be_v twofold_a god_n glory_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v which_o be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o other_o for_o the_o first_o that_o god_n glory_n be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o holy_a conversation_n 5.16_o matth._n 5.16_o it_o appear_v mat._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 2.12_o 1._o pet._n 2.12_o so_o 1_o pet._n 2.12_o have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o they_o which_o speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v see_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n will_v we_o that_o we_o do_v all_o thing_n whatsoever_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 10.31_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o for_o the_o other_o we_o be_v therefore_o sanctify_v that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v and_o also_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o this_o we_o may_v gather_v out_o of_o the_o apostle_n word_n tit._n 3.5.7_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3.5.7_o tit._n 3.5.7_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n neither_o can_v we_o ever_o enjoy_v everlasting_a happiness_n unless_o we_o be_v regenerate_v 3.3_o joh._n 3.3_o according_a to_o that_o joh._n 3.3_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o he_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v 15.50_o 1._o cor._n 15.50_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v corruption_n inherit_v uncorruption_n 1._o cor._n 15.50_o and_o apoc._n 21.27_o it_o be_v say_v 21.27_o apoc._n 21.27_o that_o no_o unclean_a thing_n shall_v enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 12.14_o use_v this_o as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o embrace_v sanctification_n because_o without_o this_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n 12.14_o heb._n 12.14_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o show_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n by_o die_v to_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n then_o may_v we_o be_v certain_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n will_v we_o by_o these_o work_n of_o holiness_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a 1.10_o 2._o pet._n 1.10_o affirm_v that_o if_o we_o do_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v 2._o pet._n 1.10_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o effect_n subject_n object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o principal_a effect_n of_o our_o sanctification_n sanctification_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o detestation_n of_o our_o former_a sin_n in_o which_o we_o have_v take_v our_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o a_o hearty_a love_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o before_o our_o regeneration_n be_v loathsome_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o when_o notwithstanding_o our_o infirmity_n and_o often_o fall_v we_o can_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o we_o will_v fain_o do_v that_o good_a we_o can_v and_o hate_v that_o evil_n which_o we_o do_v and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n yet_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n 7.15.19.22_o rom._n 7.15.19.22_o rom._n 7.15.19.22_o second_o from_o these_o affection_n of_o love_a good_a and_o hate_v evil_a there_o arise_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o embrace_v the_o one_o and_o flee_v the_o other_o and_o from_o this_o desire_n proceed_v a_o settle_a purpose_n of_o heart_n and_o a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n the_o which_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_n be_v join_v with_o the_o diligent_a use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o our_o desire_n three_o when_o as_o this_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v hinder_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n there_o follow_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v a_o spiritual_a combat_n wherein_o he_o struggle_v and_o strive_v to_o withstand_v their_o temptation_n and_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o he_o prevail_v and_o foil_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n than_o there_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o he_o be_v overcome_v and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o temptation_n then_o do_v he_o not_o lie_v still_o and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v in_o he_o but_o he_o seek_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o these_o seven_o fruit_n first_o a_o care_n to_o leave_v that_o sin_n into_o which_o he_o be_v fall_v second_o 7.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.11_o a_o utter_a condemn_v of_o himself_o for_o it_o three_o a_o holy_a anger_n against_o himself_o for_o his_o fall_n four_o a_o fear_n least_o again_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n five_o a_o desire_n ever_o after_o to_o please_v god_n six_o a_o zeal_n of_o the_o same_o seventh_o revenge_n upon_o himself_o for_o his_o former_a offence_n and_o these_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o true_a sanctification_n which_o whosoever_o can_v find_v in_o himself_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o be_v sanctify_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v §_o sect._n 2_o the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v be_v all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o god_n elect_v and_o they_o only_o sanctification_n of_o the_o subject_n of_o our_o sanctification_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o sanctify_a but_o those_o only_a that_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v as_o appear_v ephes_n 1.4_o neither_o be_v this_o work_n begin_v in_o any_o one_o part_n of_o they_o alone_o but_o in_o all_o the_o part_n power_n and_o faculty_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o appear_v 1._o thes_n 5.23_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o the_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n will_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n 7.18_o psal_n 119.18_o col._n 1.9_o psal_n 119.11_o rom._n 7.18_o which_o before_o be_v blind_v with_o ignorance_n the_o memory_n be_v enable_v to_o retain_v those_o holy_a thing_n which_o the_o understanding_n conceive_v the_o will_n flee_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v good_a the_o affection_n be_v purge_v from_o their_o corruption_n and_o make_v serviceable_a to_o holy_a reason_n the_o body_n also_o be_v sanctify_v 3.16_o 1._o cor._n 3.16_o and_o make_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o that_o whereas_o heretofore_o the_o member_n thereof_o be_v the_o ready_a servant_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n 6.19_o rom._n 6.19_o they_o be_v now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n last_o the_o action_n and_o outward_a conversation_n which_o heretofore_o be_v sinful_a and_o scandalous_a be_v now_o holy_a and_o righteous_a serve_v both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o our_o christian_n brethren_n in_o a_o word_n whosoever_o be_v true_o sanctify_v they_o be_v also_o whole_o sanctify_v that_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v sanctify_v throughout_o in_o