whosoever_o do_v shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o â—od_a but_o that_o we_o be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n meekness_n temperance_n galat._n 5._o verse_n 16._o etc._n etc._n that_o all_o â—itterness_n wrath_n anger_n clamour_n evil-speaking_a and_o malice_n may_v be_v put_v away_o far_o from_o we_o â—nd_v that_o we_o may_v be_v kind_a one_o to_o another_o tenâ—er_v hearteâ—_n forgive_a one_o another_o even_o as_o god_n for_o christ'â—_n sake_n have_v forgive_v we_o ephes_n 4._o verse_n 31._o that_o we_o may_v add_v to_o our_o faith_n virtue_n knowledge_n temperance_n patience_n godliness_n brotherly-kindness_n charity_n that_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v in_o we_o and_o abound_v that_o as_o christian_n we_o may_v not_o be_v unfruitful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n pet._n â—_o 1._o verse_n 5._o further_o still_o in_o order_n to_o all_o these_o pray_v we_o for_o other_o excellent_a instrumental_a grace_n or_o virtue_n as_o that_o god_n will_v cause_v we_o to_o admire_v his_o most_o excellent_a nature_n and_o perfection_n to_o imitate_v he_o in_o what_o we_o be_v capable_a â—nd_n ought_v to_o resemble_v he_o to_o be_v perfect_a as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v perfect_a but_o especial_o holiness_n and_o universal_a beneficence_n that_o â—_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o which_o have_v call_v we_o be_v â—_o that_o he_o will_v grant_v we_o to_o obey_v he_o sincâ—ly_o resolve_o universal_o that_o he_o wâ—_n give_v we_o a_o obedient_a heart_n and_o consqueâ—_n be_v universal_o holy_a righteous_a and_o goâ—_n and_o practice_v all_o manner_n of_o virtue_n and_o eâ—cially_o in_o the_o hard_a lesson_n when_o iâ—_n his_o will_n we_o shall_v undergo_v any_o evil_n or_o â—flictions_n then_o present_o to_o comply_v witâ—â—_n will_n and_o to_o submit_v we_o to_o it_o nay_o perfeâ—_n acquiesce_v in_o it_o nay_o out_o of_o choice_n to_o make_v â—_o will_v to_o be_v we_o that_o also_o god_n will_v gâ—_n unto_o we_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o have_v faith_n in_o â—â—_o and_o dependence_n upon_o he_o to_o believe_v wâ—_n soever_o he_o teach_v we_o willing_o to_o â—â—_o our_o application_n to_o he_o as_o our_o best_a fâ—_n upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o acknowledge_v â—stantly_o that_o whatever_o inherent_a strength_n â—_o ability_n in_o any_o kind_n we_o have_v we_o haâ—â—_n from_o he_o to_o be_v hearty_o thankful_a to_o â—â—_o for_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o fâ—â—_v which_o can_v be_v have_v without_o holiâ—_n which_o when_o we_o have_v we_o have_v all_o weâ—_n wish_v or_o desire_v in_o effect_n and_o we_o need_v as_o â—â—_o trouble_v ourselves_o about_o any_o thing_n but_o â—â—ing_n ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a demeanour_n â—_o temper_v towards_o he_o as_o the_o innocent_a and_o â—dient_a child_n of_o a_o love_a father_n further_o still_o in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_v â—nd_v practise_v these_o and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o â—races_n we_o may_v put_v into_o our_o prayer_n that_o â—od_n will_v bestow_v upon_o we_o both_o natural_a â—arts_n and_o supervenient_a gift_n that_o he_o will_v â—ake_v we_o know_v and_o wise_a furnish_v our_o underâ—andings_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o many_o and_o â—f_a the_o most_o excellent_a thing_n especial_o spiritual_a and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v diâ—ect_v we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o â—rue_a goodness_n of_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v â—ot_n be_v foolish_o lead_v away_o with_o thing_n that_o â—re_n false_a erroneous_a vain_a trifle_a swell_a â—nd_n puff_v up_o and_o much_o please_a sometime_o â—or_a the_o present_a but_o of_o little_a profit_n to_o ourselves_o or_o the_o world_n which_o make_v we_o little_a fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n to_o other_o and_o consequent_o the_o least_o acceptable_a to_o god_n pray_v â—e_v that_o god_n will_v illuminate_v our_o mind_n and_o make_v we_o clear_o to_o discern_v thing_n especial_o spiritual_a thing_n such_o as_o be_v truth_n and_o â—_o goodness_n the_o excellent_a and_o invaluable_a effiâ—cacy_n of_o holiness_n and_o all_o virtue_n to_o make_v ourselves_o and_o the_o world_n happy_a the_o mischievousness_n and_o consequent_o unreasonableness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o real_a contemptibleness_n of_o all_o other_o quality_n in_o compare_n with_o holiness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v affect_v according_o that_o be_v that_o god_n will_v spiritualise_v our_o understanding_n and_o affection_n particular_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o to_o apprehend_v and_o understand_v and_o consider_v there_o be_v the_o great_a sincere_a constant_a pleasure_n and_o satisfactiâ—_n in_o a_o holy_a virtuous_a wise_a and_o consequentâ—_n godly_a life_n and_o temper_n that_o be_v in_o imitatiâ—_n of_o and_o obedience_n to_o god_n much_o natural_o especial_o after_o much_o use_n and_o we_o know_v â—â—_o how_o much_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n â—_o god_n that_o this_o will_v give_v we_o great_a conâ—dence_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o day_n of_o death_n boldness_n joy_n and_o triumph_n in_o the_o day_n â—_o judgement_n when_o shall_v be_v see_v so_o many_o tremble_a knee_n and_o amaze_a countenance_n of_o thâ—_n haughty_a sinner_n and_o final_o that_o it_o certain_o fit_v we_o for_o and_o lead_v to_o a_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a condition_n or_o state_n of_o life_n hereafter_o that_o god_n will_v give_v we_o i_o say_v ofteâ—_n to_o think_v of_o consider_v apprehend_v be_v affect_v with_o and_o feel_v these_o and_o any_o other_o motive_n to_o â—_o holy_a life_n add_v we_o further_o that_o god_n will_v bestowâ—_n upon_o we_o a_o sober_a considerative_a advise_v calâ—â—_n mind_n as_o a_o great_a preparation_n for_o wisdom_n anâ—_n virtue_n pray_v we_o that_o god_n will_v instilâ—_n into_o we_o the_o most_o general_o useful_a and_o instrumental_a grace_n of_o a_o most_o ingenuous_a impartial_a sincere_a love_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o a_o sincere_a love_n to_o christianity_n as_o â—_o systeme_n of_o the_o most_o certain_a and_o useful_a doctrine_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v most_o firm_o and_o with_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o excellency_n sublimity_n nobleness_n delightfulness_n and_o usefulness_n all_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v therein_o teach_v and_o deliver_v and_o most_o especial_o those_o concern_v our_o temper_n life_n and_o action_n that_o we_o may_v be_v hearty_a not_o superficial_a believer_n and_o in_o order_n to_o this_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o mind_n and_o love_v these_o thing_n pray_v we_o that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o very_a great_a admiration_n of_o and_o love_n to_o the_o excellent_a quality_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n his_o mighty_a miraculous_a power_n and_o high_a favour_n with_o god_n â—ay_v his_o be_v unite_v so_o intimate_o to_o god_n or_o the_o divine_a nature_n his_o great_a wisdom_n his_o â—ncomparable_a holiness_n and_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n particular_o that_o of_o his_o charity_n and_o so_o of_o all_o other_o particular_a virtue_n to_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n his_o be_v so_o great_a a_o benefactor_n to_o we_o as_o he_o have_v be_v in_o reveal_v and_o confirm_v so_o many_o excellent_a sublime_a noble_a and_o useful_a truth_n and_o doctrine_n to_o we_o in_o go_v through_o the_o most_o calamitous_a life_n and_o death_n to_o give_v we_o a_o example_n of_o the_o most_o perfect_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n and_o thereby_o merit_v and_o procure_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n and_o free_a pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n or_o our_o justification_n in_o case_n of_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n in_o his_o procure_n for_o we_o grace_n and_o assistance_n to_o repent_v amend_v and_o be_v convert_v which_o be_v in_o some_o measure_n afford_v to_o the_o worst_a and_o the_o most_o negligent_a final_o in_o be_v the_o author_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o we_o by_o thus_o bring_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o merit_n to_o be_v good_a and_o to_o be_v pardon_v and_o consequennt_o not_o to_o be_v unmeet_a to_o enter_v into_o a_o state_n of_o great_a perfection_n and_o happiness_n after_o death_n and_o the_o final_a judgement_n of_o all_o flesh_n of_o which_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o judge_n and_o the_o distributer_n after_o these_o may_v follow_v the_o thing_n which_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v useful_a and_o subservient_fw-fr while_n we_o be_v in_o this_o life_n and_o some_o of_o they_o proper_a thereto_o to_o make_v and_o keep_v we_o good_a or_o make_v we_o better_o or_o any_o way_n enable_v we_o to_o do_v more_o good_a to_o execute_v our_o goodness_n more_o immediate_o or_o remote_o such_o as_o be_v long_a life_n especial_o till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v good_a to_o be_v convert_v to_o repent_v that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o experience_n of_o our_o own_o sincerity_n and_o strength_n in_o goodness_n be_v profitable_a to_o the_o world_n by_o our_o good_a example_n as_o we_o have_v be_v
all_o religion_n contain_v be_v concern_v that_o infinite_o perfect_a be_v call_v god_n viz._n his_o nature_n infinite_a power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n his_o action_n creation_n preservation_n and_o providence_n and_o then_o our_o duty_n towards_o he_o which_o be_v in_o one_o word_n to_o worship_n he_o that_o be_v to_o contemplate_v honour_n love_n rejoice_v trust_v in_o desire_v from_o imitate_v obey_v he_o etc._n etc._n and_o to_o signify_v this_o by_o convenient_a sign_n among_o these_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n one_o viz._n to_o love_n god_n for_o himself_o be_v a_o part_n or_o instance_n of_o virtue_n or_o universal_a goodness_n the_o rest_n be_v instrument_n or_o mean_n thereof_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n so_o as_o be_v explain_v and_o describe_v in_o the_o ensue_a treatise_n be_v not_o only_o to_o desire_v and_o petition_v any_o thing_n from_o god_n but_o contain_v all_o his_o worship_n nay_o it_o necessary_o infer_v all_o our_o duty_n universal_o our_o solemn_a profession_n and_o resolution_n of_o obedience_n and_o consequent_o imitation_n of_o god_n god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o be_v like_o himself_o which_o be_v one_o ingredient_n in_o a_o prayer_n necessary_o import_v the_o practice_n of_o all_o our_o duty_n whatsoever_o for_o god_n be_v or_o have_v command_v one_o way_n or_o other_o by_o natural_a light_n or_o revelation_n all_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o do_v the_o nature_n and_o uses_n of_o this_o ordinary_a duty_n be_v so_o particular_o describe_v in_o the_o treatise_n itself_o that_o i_o shall_v not_o here_o add_v any_o thing_n but_o only_o that_o i_o hope_v they_o be_v so_o plain_a and_o reasonable_a as_o to_o be_v understand_v and_o approve_v by_o all_o who_o be_v gâ—â—dedly_o good_a understanding_n and_o to_o secure_v it_o from_o the_o unjust_a contempt_n of_o some_o who_o may_v neglect_v or_o despâ—se_v it_o these_o be_v first_o the_o ignorant_a and_o vulgar_a who_o soul_n be_v sensual_a and_o dull_a that_o they_o be_v very_o inâ—pt_v to_o all_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o therefore_o much_o uncapable_a of_o such_o a_o employment_n these_o be_v as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v to_o be_v better_o instruct_v and_o render_v more_o capable_a of_o it_o in_o order_n to_o which_o it_o will_v be_v well_o if_o the_o affair_n of_o humane_a liâ—e_z be_v so_o order_v that_o the_o mean_a may_v hâ—ve_v more_o lâ—isure_n and_o opportunity_n for_o religious_a dutâ—s_n of_o read_v pray_v hear_v and_o have_v more_o vacancy_n from_o bodily_a labour_n and_o motion_n and_o hardship_n which_o require_v and_o make_v a_o tough_a and_o strong_a but_o gross_a and_o dull_a temper_n of_o body_n and_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o if_o it_o be_v not_o for_o the_o insatiable_a covetousness_n and_o ambition_n of_o fringe_n and_o state_n which_o perpetual_o fill_v the_o world_n with_o war_n and_o consequent_o make_v necessary_a hardy_a strong_a body_n and_o dissolute_a manner_n and_o a_o hundred_o little_a subservient_a employment_n such_o good_a reason_n be_v there_o for_o the_o lâ—tany_a petition_n for_o unity_n peace_n and_o concord_n to_o all_o nation_n be_v it_o not_o for_o the_o pride_n and_o luxury_n of_o private_a person_n there_o will_v be_v much_o few_o necessity_n of_o humane_a life_n and_o much_o more_o time_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n for_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a thing_n the_o moderate_a care_n and_o labour_n of_o man_n spare_v some_o time_n each_o day_n and_o some_o whole_a day_n probable_o will_v sufficient_o provide_v for_o all_o such_o conveniency_n of_o the_o bodily_a life_n as_o may_v render_v it_o the_o least_o impediment_n or_o the_o most_o subservient_fw-fr which_o be_v its_o right_a use_n to_o the_o spiritual_a one_o thâ—_n principal_a part_n of_o which_o be_v the_o conversation_n of_o man_n mind_n with_o god_n the_o imitation_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a life_n to_o the_o utmost_a of_o our_o power_n in_o the_o great_a knowledge_n and_o virtue_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n prudence_n and_o beneficence_n wherefore_o i_o can_v approve_v the_o temper_n of_o many_o now_o adays_o who_o seem_v to_o make_v it_o the_o only_a end_n and_o design_n of_o government_n to_o increase_v riches_n and_o people_n and_o trade_n in_o a_o nation_n from_o whence_o they_o take_v all_o their_o reason_n and_o measure_n of_o all_o law_n and_o constitution_n as_o if_o man_n be_v make_v for_o nothing_o but_o to_o enjoy_v all_o the_o conveniency_n and_o gratify_v all_o the_o appetite_n of_o this_o present_a pitiful_a fleshly_a liâ—e_z to_o eat_v drink_v enjoy_v wife_n child_n and_o relation_n to_o live_v in_o health_n strength_n ease_n to_o be_v safe_a from_o all_o their_o enemy_n or_o to_o extend_v their_o fame_n and_o dominion_n abroad_o whereas_o in_o truth_n the_o whole_a furniture_n of_o this_o bodily_a life_n be_v but_o in_o order_n and_o shall_v be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o the_o spiritual_a or_o intellectual_a one_o that_o we_o may_v live_v it_o with_o less_o interruption_n or_o disturbance_n ourselves_o and_o propagate_v it_o in_o other_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o plain_a than_o that_o the_o inordinate_a and_o immoderate_a gratification_n of_o our_o bodily_a appetite_n or_o those_o which_o be_v proper_a to_o this_o fleshly_a life_n especial_o sensual_a one_o be_v the_o most_o inconsistent_a with_o a_o spiritual_a and_o virtuous_a temper_n and_o consequent_o with_o the_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a condition_n of_o mankind_n nor_o seem_v it_o much_o to_o be_v hope_v to_o see_v the_o world_n in_o better_a posture_n till_o the_o affair_n thereof_o be_v otherwise_o order_v or_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n more_o immediate_o by_o a_o large_a effusion_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o power_n and_o virtue_n upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o frame_v temper_n and_o dispose_v they_o a_o second_o sort_n of_o those_o who_o be_v apt_a to_o think_v somewhat_o mean_o of_o this_o religious_a duty_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o learned_a who_o be_v most_o conversant_a in_o science_n and_o addict_v themselves_o to_o speculation_n these_o ofttimes_o very_a much_o neglect_n practice_n they_o little_a and_o seldom_o mind_n morality_n of_o which_o i_o reckon_v piety_n or_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n to_o be_v without_o compare_v the_o most_o excellent_a part_n by_o how_o much_o the_o object_n of_o our_o speculation_n be_v of_o a_o more_o different_a and_o remote_a nature_n from_o god_n as_o be_v all_o corporeal_a thing_n with_o their_o affection_n by_o how_o much_o they_o be_v more_o numerous_a and_o various_a by_o how_o much_o they_o require_v a_o great_a intention_n of_o spirit_n as_o very_o subtle_a and_o profound_a thing_n in_o the_o mathematics_n and_o metaphysic_n so_o much_o the_o more_o still_o do_v they_o draw_v away_o the_o mind_n from_o religion_n and_o piety_n insomuch_o that_o the_o great_a scholar_n be_v not_o always_o the_o best_a men._n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o some_o knowledge_n where_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v intellectual_a as_o that_o of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o the_o mutual_a relation_n and_o respect_n of_o thing_n by_o spiritualize_v our_o mind_n do_v prepare_v and_o dispose_v we_o to_o apprehend_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n but_o then_o also_o by_o more_o vigorous_o employ_v the_o application_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o more_o intense_o please_v they_o it_o perhaps_o more_o effectual_o detain_v and_o withhold_v we_o from_o piety_n than_o our_o converse_n with_o sensible_a and_o external_a object_n nay_o in_o moral_a and_o religious_a knowledge_n itself_o it_o be_v not_o only_o possible_a but_o i_o believe_v very_o frequent_a for_o man_n to_o be_v so_o inordinate_o and_o immoderate_o please_v take_v and_o in_o love_n with_o the_o mere_a knowledge_n or_o speculation_n of_o the_o object_n thereof_o as_o to_o have_v very_o little_a care_n esteem_v and_o love_n for_o the_o practice_n or_o the_o real_o have_v it_o in_o their_o own_o heart_n that_o be_v their_o will_n and_o affection_n they_o be_v altogether_o different_a thing_n for_o a_o man_n to_o perceive_v and_o understand_v and_o that_o very_o distinct_o and_o clear_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o inclination_n appetite_n and_o affection_n and_o to_o possess_v they_o or_o have_v they_o real_o in_o himself_o to_o know_v all_o the_o rule_n of_o morality_n and_o therefore_o of_o piety_n and_o to_o practice_v they_o the_o one_o be_v a_o quality_n of_o the_o understanding_n the_o other_o of_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n they_o have_v two_o different_a faculty_n and_o action_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o their_o subject_n and_o therefore_o the_o one_o may_v be_v and_o full_a often_o be_v in_o the_o same_o soul_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o of_o the_o other_o though_o i_o acknowledge_v that_o usual_o the_o best_a and_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o humane_a nature_n be_v from_o a_o man_n be_v own_o experience_n of_o himself_o of_o which_o the_o reason_n be_v obvious_a and_o consequent_o a_o man_n may_v 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hand_n of_o god_n ask_v or_o unasked_a except_o we_o be_v in_o some_o degree_n good_a example_n of_o this_o be_v very_o frequent_a in_o the_o psalm_n psalm_n 7._o verse_n 1._o david_n pray_v to_o god_n to_o save_v he_o from_o his_o enemy_n save_v i_o from_o all_o they_o that_o persecute_v i_o and_o deliver_v i_o and_o ver._n 6._o arise_v o_o lord_n in_o thy_o anger_n lift_v up_o thyself_o because_o of_o the_o rage_n of_o my_o enemy_n but_o verse_n 3_o 4._o he_o reflect_v upon_o his_o past_a innocency_n and_o particular_o in_o something_o his_o enemy_n or_o his_o conscience_n may_v suggest_v whether_o he_o be_v not_o guilty_a and_o upon_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o charity_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o do_v good_a to_o his_o friend_n but_o even_o to_o his_o causeless_a enemy_n and_o sure_o he_o judge_v himself_o to_o be_v still_o the_o same_o and_o that_o he_o be_v not_o change_v for_o the_o worse_a which_o without_o doubt_n give_v he_o humble_a boldness_n and_o 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himself_o to_o he_o or_o ask_v any_o thing_n at_o his_o hand_n though_o he_o shall_v be_v in_o never_o so_o great_a distress_n who_o will_v lose_v the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o so_o good_a a_o friend_n for_o what_o can_v never_o make_v the_o least_o part_n of_o recompense_n yes_o let_v atheist_n and_o worldling_n live_v without_o any_o mind_v of_o or_o address_v themselves_o to_o god_n if_o they_o please_v the_o good_a man_n know_v too_o well_o the_o sweetness_n the_o profit_n and_o the_o pleasure_n thereof_o to_o do_v likewise_o david_n be_v a_o true_o excellent_a example_n of_o this_o usefulness_n and_o benefit_n of_o prayer_n it_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v his_o most_o usual_a cordial_n which_o he_o often_o take_v to_o support_v his_o faint_a and_o tire_a soul_n to_o quell_v and_o compose_v his_o vexation_n fear_n disturbance_n to_o alleviate_v and_o remove_v his_o grief_n and_o sadness_n we_o will_v give_v a_o instance_n or_o two_o psalm_n 42._o first_o he_o mention_n his_o present_a sad_a and_o miserable_a condition_n in_o many_o respect_n as_o his_o be_v banish_v out_o of_o his_o country_n it_o be_v likely_a by_o saul_n and_o principal_o from_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o his_o god_n for_o which_o he_o pant_v and_o thirst_v oh_o when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o god_n verse_n 1_o 2_o 4_o 6._o then_o his_o enemy_n contempt_n and_o insult_a over_o he_o and_o especial_o their_o not_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v so_o great_a a_o favourite_n of_o god_n but_o rather_o that_o god_n have_v reject_v he_o or_o mind_v he_o not_o verse_n 3_o 10._o but_o to_o comfort_v and_o cheer_v himself_o he_o pray_v to_o god_n and_o be_v very_o confident_a god_n will_v hear_v he_o as_o he_o have_v reason_n and_o cheerlily_n chide_v himself_o ver._n 8_o 9_o 11._o yet_o the_o lord_n will_v command_v his_o love_a kindness_n in_o the_o day_n time_n and_o in_o the_o night_n his_o song_n shall_v be_v with_o i_o and_o my_o prayer_n to_o the_o god_n of_o my_o life_n that_o be_v yet_o i_o will_v pray_v to_o my_o god_n and_o i_o trust_v and_o know_v he_o will_v give_v i_o cause_n to_o rejoice_v and_o praise_v he_o by_o his_o hear_n of_o i_o at_o all_o time_n i_o will_v say_v unto_o god_n my_o rock_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o why_o go_v i_o mourning_n because_o of_o the_o oppression_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o verse_n 11._o why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o hope_v thou_o in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v the_o health_n of_o my_o countenance_n and_o my_o god_n again_o the_o very_a next_o psalm_n viz._n 43._o he_o pray_v very_o passionate_o to_o god_n for_o deliverance_n from_o his_o enemy_n who_o be_v unmerciful_a deceitful_a unjust_a and_o that_o god_n will_v bring_v he_o back_o again_o to_o enjoy_v his_o public_a worship_n in_o his_o temple_n from_o which_o he_o seem_v now_o banish_v oh_o send_v out_o say_v he_o thy_o light_n and_o thy_o truth_n that_o be_v perhaps_o thy_o enlighten_v or_o rejoice_v truth_n in_o perform_v of_o thy_o promise_n thou_o have_v make_v to_o i_o let_v they_o lead_v i_o let_v they_o bring_v i_o unto_o thy_o holy_a hill_n zion_n the_o place_n where_o the_o temple_n be_v build_v and_o to_o thy_o tabernacle_n that_o be_v the_o temple_n build_v instead_o of_o the_o tabernacle_n where_o god_n especial_o manifest_v himself_o or_o where_o be_v very_o special_a effect_n of_o his_o power_n and_o presence_n then_o he_o vow_v unto_o god_n that_o with_o exceed_a joy_n and_o thankfulness_n he_o will_v make_v use_n of_o and_o improve_v that_o favour_n verse_n 4._o then_o will_v i_o go_v unto_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n unto_o god_n my_o exceed_a joy_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o verse_n the_o last_o he_o be_v full_a of_o good_a hope_n and_o firm_a confidence_n that_o god_n who_o be_v the_o health_n of_o his_o countenance_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o of_o his_o content_n which_o use_v to_o be_v show_v by_o one_o healthful_a aspect_n and_o countenance_n and_o who_o be_v his_o god_n will_v hear_v his_o petition_n at_o last_o viz._n that_o he_o shall_v praise_v he_o therefore_o and_o that_o public_o in_o the_o temple_n again_o in_o psalm_n 55._o he_o describe_v the_o miserable_a plight_n that_o he_o be_v in_o because_o of_o the_o constant_a machination_n and_o plot_n of_o his_o enemy_n deceitful_a and_o bloody_a man_n as_o it_o be_v v._o 23._o nay_o of_o those_o who_o have_v be_v his_o friend_n and_o confident_n who_o have_v forsake_v he_o in_o his_o disgrace_n and_o adversity_n as_o it_o be_v usual_a and_o contemn_v he_o verse_n 12._o his_o enemy_n contrive_v even_o to_o take_v away_o his_o life_n they_o oppress_v he_o with_o accusation_n and_o reproach_n and_o wrathful_o hate_v he_o whence_o he_o be_v full_a of_o complaint_n and_o mourn_a in_o so_o much_o that_o there_o be_v likelihood_n of_o his_o death_n thereby_o which_o though_o another_o sense_n may_v be_v too_o he_o express_v in_o verse_n 4_o 5_o by_o his_o heart_n be_v pain_v and_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n fall_v upon_o he_o and_o fearfulness_n and_o tremble_a come_n upon_o he_o and_o horror_n overwhelm_v he_o but_o then_o the_o course_n he_o take_v be_v to_o pray_v to_o god_n with_o hope_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o by_o these_o he_o reseve_v himself_o from_o this_o sadness_n and_o grief_n of_o soul_n and_o ease_v comfort_n and_o satisfy_v it_o verse_n 16._o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v call_v upon_o god_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v save_v i_o verse_n 17._o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noonday_n that_o be_v very_o frequent_o he_o will_v pray_v and_o cry_v aloud_o and_o god_n shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o verse_n 22._o cast_v thy_o burden_n that_o be_v what_o grieve_v thou_o upon_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v sustain_v thou_o he_o shall_v never_o suffer_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v move_v that_o be_v himself_o to_o be_v frustrate_v of_o his_o hope_n sect_n ix_o a_o three_o way_n how_o prayer_n be_v for_o our_o iii_o iii_o ease_n comfort_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o mind_n be_v by_o reflection_n upon_o our_o have_v perform_v our_o most_o just_a and_o reasonable_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o upon_o some_o more_o than_o ordinary_a good_a quality_n in_o ourselves_o that_o may_v upon_o this_o occasion_n appear_v as_o in_o general_a upon_o our_o ability_n for_o and_o our_o good_a will_n to_o this_o duty_n or_o performance_n that_o we_o be_v able_a and_o dispose_v for_o such_o excellent_a thing_n as_o be_v in_o prayer_n more_o particular_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v so_o able_a to_o converse_v with_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o future_a yea_o eternal_a and_o to_o be_v affect_v with_o they_o such_o as_o god_n his_o nature_n and_o action_n our_o own_o soul_n their_o action_n and_o inclination_n the_o state_n after_o death_n the_o affair_n of_o the_o life_n hereafter_o that_o we_o can_v take_v notice_n of_o god_n perfection_n acknowledge_v they_o real_o honour_v he_o love_n and_o resolve_v to_o obey_v he_o to_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o he_o and_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o we_o can_v take_v notice_n of_o and_o grieve_v sincere_o and_o hearty_o for_o the_o irregularity_n of_o our_o action_n and_o our_o bad_a and_o sinful_a temper_n and_o inclination_n be_v please_v with_o desire_n pray_v for_o virtue_n and_o grace_n that_o we_o can_v think_v of_o attend_z to_z and_o be_v frequent_o and_o much_o affect_v with_o thing_n of_o future_a reward_n and_o misery_n heaven_n and_o hell_n that_o we_o be_v not_o sensual_a dull_a worldly_a earthlyminded_n person_n who_o can_v mind_v nothing_o but_o sensible_a present_a and_o worldly_a matter_n for_o this_o short_a life_n all_o man_n be_v natural_o incline_v to_o believe_v and_o confuse_o see_v
this_o principal_o because_o it_o be_v extraordinary_a few_o man_n do_v so_o much_o most_o man_n quite_o neglect_v god_n take_v little_a notice_n of_o he_o make_v any_o acknowledgement_n of_o he_o and_o hence_o further_o may_v they_o believe_v themselves_o in_o general_a very_o extraordinary_a excellent_a person_n and_o that_o without_o doubt_n they_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n most_o precious_a and_o acceptable_a to_o he_o his_o pray_a people_n and_o consequent_o that_o he_o will_v do_v any_o thing_n for_o they_o and_o for_o their_o sake_n these_o abuse_n and_o mistake_v i_o have_v mention_v that_o they_o may_v be_v prevent_v be_v it_o sure_o that_o when_o a_o man_n reflect_v upon_o his_o have_v pray_v to_o god_n and_o be_v very_o well_o satisfy_v and_o please_v therewith_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o what_o be_v real_o good_a that_o please_v he_o not_o for_o example_n his_o singularity_n or_o superiority_n to_o other_o man_n but_o the_o spirituality_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o the_o well-disposedness_a of_o his_o soul_n his_o true_a love_n to_o goodness_n universal_o hatred_n of_o sin_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n honour_n reverence_n obedience_n faith_n dependence_n and_o trust_n in_o he_o the_o actual_a exercise_n of_o these_o and_z â—_o temper_n of_o mind_n from_o whence_o they_o proceed_v and_o to_o which_o they_o tend_v let_v he_o be_v sure_a also_o that_o these_o thing_n be_v in_o his_o pray_n to_o god_n not_o in_o general_a high_o please_v himself_o in_o have_v pray_v when_o there_o be_v little_a of_o they_o but_o indeed_o much_o more_o of_o such_o worthless_a or_o wicked_a thing_n i_o have_v above_o mention_v the_o be_v thus_o well_o assure_v of_o the_o goodness_n of_o our_o prayer_n as_o it_o will_v in_o good_a man_n mind_n raise_v up_o great_a delight_n and_o satisfaction_n so_o also_o it_o ought_v that_o we_o may_v be_v encourage_v still_o to_o go_v on_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o so_o excellent_a a_o duty_n whereby_o we_o shall_v still_o be_v render_v better_a more_o able_a and_o dispose_v by_o be_v good_a to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o the_o world_n and_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v hearty_a thanks_o to_o god_n that_o our_o soul_n be_v so_o well_o temper_v as_o to_o be_v please_v and_o delight_v with_o such_o thing_n sect_n x._o iv_o pray_v procure_v delight_n joy_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o mind_n by_o god_n special_a immediate_a influence_n god_n may_v no_o doubt_n in_o our_o pray_n to_o he_o some_o way_n perfect_a all_o the_o operation_n of_o our_o soul_n he_o may_v bring_v thing_n either_o unknown_a or_o know_v before_o to_o our_o mind_n that_o be_v reveal_z or_o suggest_v he_o may_v cause_v we_o to_o attend_v to_o perceive_v and_o understand_v thing_n more_o clear_o and_o strong_o that_o be_v illuminate_v our_o mind_n he_o may_v also_o excite_v and_o strengthen_v our_o love_n to_o our_o duty_n sorrow_n for_o sin_n love_n to_o any_o particular_a duty_n love_n to_o himself_o honour_n reverence_n humble_a address_n and_o dependence_n faith_n submissive_a and_o obediential_a resolution_n so_o likewise_o sure_o he_o may_v excite_v and_o diffuse_v through_o our_o soul_n joy_n delight_n satisfaction_n from_o the_o exercise_n of_o all_o these_o immediate_o more_o than_o will_v otherwise_o be_v without_o this_o his_o especial_a immediate_a action_n or_o influence_n and_o that_o god_n do_v do_v thus_o the_o scripture_n plain_o affirm_v and_o reason_n itself_o insomuch_o that_o philosopher_n have_v teach_v it_o will_v conclude_v it_o probable_a cicero_n xenoph._n sen._n cicero_n as_o well_o for_o other_o reason_n as_o particular_o to_o draw_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o the_o more_o frequent_a and_o vivid_v exercise_n of_o these_o excellent_a operation_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o these_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o it_o be_v this_o which_o make_v that_o which_o be_v call_v communion_n or_o rather_o union_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n complete_a for_o to_o have_v god_n the_o object_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o direct_v our_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o then_o for_o god_n again_o to_o make_v our_o soul_n the_o object_n of_o his_o action_n or_o influence_n and_o the_o more_o of_o it_o as_o there_o be_v in_o the_o more_o especial_a and_o immediate_a influence_n of_o god_n the_o more_o the_o communion_n be_v or_o may_v very_o proper_o be_v call_v union_n or_o conversation_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o god_n and_o be_v a_o thing_n easy_o understand_v by_o all_o but_o more_o feel_v by_o some_o man_n who_o be_v true_o call_v godly_a and_o holy_a man_n the_o union_n between_o two_o spiritual_a substance_n can_v be_v understand_v to_o be_v any_o other_o than_o by_o the_o mutual_a intercourse_n of_o operation_n and_o be_v much_o more_o real_o so_o than_o that_o which_o be_v between_o two_o body_n and_o here_o we_o may_v easy_o understand_v that_o this_o conversation_n with_o god_n be_v not_o only_o confine_v to_o prayer_n but_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o all_o our_o life_n in_o any_o part_n of_o which_o we_o may_v direct_v the_o operation_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o he_o as_o when_o we_o do_v any_o thing_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o command_n and_o he_o may_v again_o have_v immediate_a influence_n upon_o we_o as_o to_o suggest_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o our_o obedience_n any_o the_o way_n before_o mention_v and_o the_o frequenter_a and_o more_o vigorous_a these_o thing_n be_v in_o man_n life_n the_o more_o he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o have_v communion_n or_o union_n with_o god_n in_o his_o life_n or_o to_o converse_v with_o god_n and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o benefit_n of_o pray_v sect_n xi_o iii_o the_o three_o sort_n of_o general_a good_a effect_n or_o benefit_n of_o pray_v be_v those_o which_o be_v help_n and_o mean_n both_o of_o our_o goodness_n and_o comfort_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v at_o present_a name_n but_o two_o viz._n spirituality_n and_o enlargedness_n of_o soul_n 1._o spirituality_n by_o which_o i_o mean_v such_o a_o temper_n of_o soul_n whereby_o a_o man_n be_v apt_a to_o apprehend_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o intellectual_a or_o spiritual_a object_n whether_o absolute_a as_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o all_o spiritual_a being_n such_o as_o our_o own_o soul_n angel_n god_n himself_o or_o relative_n as_o all_o the_o relation_n and_o habitude_n of_o thing_n one_o to_o another_o such_o as_o cause_n and_o effect_v contrariety_n similitude_n connexion_n and_o repugnancy_n etc._n etc._n the_o successive_a apprehension_n of_o which_o two_o last_n be_v call_v reason_v it_o be_v manifest_a that_o the_o object_n about_o which_o our_o mind_n be_v conversant_a in_o prayer_n be_v chief_o those_o of_o the_o first_o sort_n god_n and_o his_o attribute_n our_o soul_n and_o their_o several_a perfection_n and_o imperfection_n as_o ignorance_n and_o knowledge_n error_n and_o truth_n vice_n and_o virtue_n or_o sin_n and_o grace_n etc._n etc._n now_o by_o frequent_a exercise_n and_o usage_n of_o ourselves_o to_o prayer_n these_o object_n become_v familiar_a to_o we_o and_o such_o as_o we_o ready_o and_o clear_o conceive_v and_o apprehend_v and_o which_o real_o and_o strong_o affect_v we_o whereas_o those_o man_n who_o never_o pray_v or_o otherwise_o use_v their_o mind_n to_o they_o be_v only_o sensual_a and_o corporeal_a or_o carnal_o mind_v that_o be_v such_o who_o can_v only_o conceive_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o sensible_a thing_n and_o somewhat_o of_o reason_v sometime_o dull_o enough_o too_o about_o they_o but_o strange_o inept_v to_o spiritual_a thing_n blind_a and_o senseless_a in_o they_o but_o further_a this_o spirituality_n of_o mind_n be_v manifest_o a_o great_a preparation_n of_o soul_n for_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n because_o they_o be_v spiritual_a thing_n it_o fit_v our_o soul_n to_o apprehend_v their_o nature_n to_o see_v their_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n the_o natural_a necessary_a efficiency_n or_o causality_n that_o be_v in_o they_o of_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o world_n which_o can_v be_v discover_v in_o no_o other_o thing_n and_o consequent_o real_o to_o approve_v honour_n admire_v and_o love_v they_o moreover_o the_o very_a same_o temper_n of_o soul_n whether_o from_o the_o subtlety_n and_o calmness_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o any_o other_o cause_n which_o dispose_v to_o spirituality_n dispose_v also_o to_o benignity_n or_o love_n which_o when_o it_o be_v universal_a and_o impartial_a be_v the_o only_a instance_n and_o subject_n of_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n final_o the_o pleasure_n and_o joy_n which_o the_o soul_n perceive_v from_o her_o conversation_n with_o spiritual_a object_n be_v far_o more_o profound_a and_o pierce_a more_o last_a and_o more_o frequent_a be_v more_o in_o our_o own_o power_n than_o that_o from_o sensible_a and_o corporeal_a one_o be_v that_o which_o beside_o revelation_n the_o experience_n not_o only_o of_o virtuous_a and_o holy_a soul_n but_o
even_o of_o contemplative_a person_n who_o have_v make_v trial_n of_o both_o with_o equal_a advantage_n have_v always_o confirm_v and_o sincere_o declare_v to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o sensual_a world_n the_o first_o of_o which_o do_v very_o hearty_o complain_v of_o and_o groan_n under_o the_o unhappy_a circumstance_n of_o this_o fleshly_a life_n which_o so_o much_o hinder_v they_o from_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o those_o noble_a and_o sweet_a delight_n and_o for_o that_o reason_n among_o other_o great_a full_a often_o breath_n out_o their_o thanks_o to_o god_n for_o the_o discovery_n and_o assurance_n of_o the_o heavenly_a life_n hereafter_o and_o their_o secret_a welcome_n of_o the_o approach_a time_n thereof_o whither_o steal_v from_o they_o many_o a_o privy_a glance_n where_o be_v fix_v many_o a_o yearning_n look_v ii_o the_o second_o good_a effect_n or_o benefit_n of_o this_o last_o sort_n from_o prayer_n be_v a_o enlargedness_n or_o greatness_n of_o soul_n by_o which_o i_o mean_v that_o temper_n of_o soul_n whereby_o it_o be_v sufficient_a and_o fit_v to_o apprehend_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o great_a object_n to_o understand_v contemplate_v will_n desire_n love_n be_v please_v with_o pursue_v and_o endeavour_v after_o they_o or_o in_o one_o word_n to_o converse_v with_o they_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o object_n i_o mean_v their_o have_v great_a good_a effect_n or_o a_o capacity_n and_o sufficiency_n or_o some_o causality_n for_o such_o all_o which_o good_a effect_n indeed_o be_v either_o immediate_o or_o mediate_o nothing_o but_o happiness_n they_o be_v either_o that_o in_o the_o end_n immediate_o or_o the_o same_o in_o the_o mean_v mediate_o all_o goodness_n be_v either_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o end_n which_o be_v pleasurable_a good_a or_o the_o good_a of_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v that_o end_n which_o be_v profitable_a good_a and_o indeed_o this_o last_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o first_o in_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o so_o that_o all_o good_a be_v nothing_o but_o happiness_n but_o to_o leave_v this_o small_a but_o very_o important_a digression_n the_o greatness_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o object_n or_o the_o happiness_n of_o which_o they_o be_v the_o cause_n be_v measure_v only_o by_o three_o thing_n viz._n its_o intention_n extension_n and_o duration_n those_o object_n therefore_o be_v the_o great_a which_o be_v or_o be_v most_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o most_o intense_a the_o most_o universal_a or_o extend_v as_o to_o subject_n and_o the_o most_o during_o happiness_n of_o which_o there_o be_v infinite_a degree_n the_o high_a of_o which_o be_v that_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n and_o happiness_n which_o we_o call_v god_n who_o formal_o or_o causal_o contain_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o several_a degree_n of_o this_o good_a which_o each_o man_n mind_n pursue_v and_o converse_v withal_o be_v his_o greatness_n nobleness_n excellency_n or_o what_o word_n be_v usual_a among_o man_n to_o express_v the_o confuse_a notion_n hereof_o to_o be_v judge_v and_o esteem_v he_o be_v the_o noble_a and_o great_a soul_n of_o all_o who_o mind_n and_o pursue_v perpetual_o the_o great_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a universe_n in_o these_o three_o respect_n of_o intention_n extension_n duration_n that_o in_o all_o other_o thing_n or_o all_o other_o thing_n as_o part_n or_o more_o general_o mean_v thereof_o and_o therefore_o spiritual_a good_a as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v be_v the_o great_a in_o respect_n of_o its_o intention_n universal_a good_a or_o that_o of_o the_o whole_a as_o the_o great_a in_o respect_n of_o extension_n and_o the_o most_o public_a indeed_o eternal_a good_a last_o as_o the_o great_a in_o respect_n of_o duration_n on_o the_o contrary_a he_o be_v the_o mean_a and_o base_a soul_n who_o mind_n and_o pursue_v only_o personal_a sensible_a and_o present_a good_a it_o be_v manifest_a that_o in_o prayer_n as_o it_o be_v before_o describe_v the_o object_n with_o which_o the_o soul_n converse_v be_v of_o the_o great_a and_o noble_a sort_n and_o that_o by_o frequent_a usage_n of_o herself_o to_o such_o conversation_n she_o get_v a_o habit_n thereof_o so_o that_o she_o do_v with_o ease_n and_o delight_v so_o employ_v herself_o and_o if_o this_o fleshly_a life_n will_v permit_v she_o she_o will_v soon_o make_v it_o her_o constant_a and_o perpetual_a entertainment_n further_o it_o be_v alike_o plain_a and_o evident_a how_o this_o greatness_n of_o soul_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o virtue_n or_o goodness_n and_o of_o comfort_n or_o joy_n for_o goodness_n righteousness_n holiness_n virtue_n all_o signify_v the_o same_o principal_a thing_n with_o some_o small_a difference_n in_o its_o great_a degree_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o sincere_a strong_a constant_a habitual_a inclination_n and_o bent_n of_o will_n to_o the_o rectitude_n of_o our_o will_n or_o action_n which_o be_v only_o to_o be_v find_v in_o have_v the_o great_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a universe_n take_v in_o god_n himself_o for_o the_o ultimate_a object_n or_o end_n of_o our_o will_n and_o renounce_v and_o quit_v that_o of_o any_o part_n and_o therefore_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v therefore_o nothing_o but_o a_o preference_n of_o the_o most_o public_a and_o universal_a good_a before_o that_o of_o any_o part_n and_o therefore_o before_o our_o own_o and_o contrariwise_o vice_n and_o sin_n be_v the_o preference_n of_o the_o good_a of_o any_o part_n and_o almost_o always_o our_o own_o personal_a good_a before_o that_o of_o the_o whole_a which_o be_v the_o most_o universal_a and_o public_a it_o be_v the_o have_v that_o the_o ultimate_a object_n and_o end_n of_o all_o our_o will_n and_o neglect_v or_o refuse_v this_o holiness_n and_o virtue_n therefore_o be_v great_a and_o noble_a and_o excellent_a thing_n which_o tend_v to_o a_o infinite_a good_a and_o if_o compare_v they_o be_v as_o much_o great_a than_o sin_n or_o vice_n as_o infinite_a extension_n if_o there_o can_v be_v any_o such_o thing_n be_v big_a than_o a_o single_a atom_n the_o soul_n consequent_o which_o be_v incline_v to_o and_o aspire_v after_o the_o great_a and_o most_o noble_a object_n must_v needs_o be_v so_o far_o prepare_v to_o have_v the_o high_a honour_n the_o ardent_a love_n the_o keen_a desire_n the_o most_o intense_a and_o ravish_a joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o most_o sincere_a generous_a and_o constant_a virtue_n and_o must_v perfect_o both_o contemn_v and_o hate_v all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o the_o most_o mean_a base_a and_o sordid_a thing_n the_o same_o greatness_n or_o largeness_n of_o soul_n dispose_v we_o infinite_o to_o prefer_v one_o sort_n of_o our_o own_o personal_a good_a viz._n the_o favour_n of_o god_n as_o our_o most_o comprehensive_a good_a and_o particular_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v as_o the_o reward_n of_o holiness_n and_o virtue_n before_o another_o sort_n thereof_o viz._n the_o temptation_n to_o sin_n and_o vice_n at_o long_a the_o momentany_a pleasure_n of_o this_o present_a life_n and_o utter_o to_o despise_v they_o in_o compare_n with_o the_o other_o and_o consequent_o to_o endeavour_v and_o pursue_v after_o virtue_n and_o to_o slight_a and_o scorn_v all_o vice_n it_o be_v certain_a that_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o ignorance_n or_o a_o pityable_a and_o contemptible_a littleness_n and_o stinginess_n of_o soul_n in_o the_o great_a huff_v of_o the_o age_n whatever_o they_o may_v pretend_v to_o generosity_n which_o expose_v they_o to_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n and_o make_v they_o so_o easy_o to_o neglect_v or_o despise_v all_o the_o law_n and_o reward_n of_o virtue_n and_o true_a religion_n either_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o conceive_v thing_n beyond_o the_o mud-wall_n of_o their_o own_o cottage_n or_o they_o be_v so_o stuff_v and_o dry_v with_o its_o reek_n and_o smoke_v as_o never_o to_o desire_v they_o nay_o when_o no_o less_o than_o eternal_a felicity_n be_v propose_v and_o proffer_v to_o they_o they_o be_v no_o more_o move_v with_o it_o than_o a_o bedlam-sot_n be_v with_o the_o offer_n of_o a_o kingdom_n or_o sometime_o they_o laugh_v at_o it_o like_o one_o of_o those_o poor_a merry_a fool_n and_o prefer_v their_o own_o nasty_a cell_n before_o it_o one_o will_v think_v the_o dull_a soul_n shall_v hardly_o forbear_v to_o inquire_v after_o it_o and_o be_v willing_a it_o shall_v be_v true_a or_o at_o least_o without_o any_o prejudice_n against_o it_o endeavour_v to_o be_v satisfy_v whether_o it_o be_v so_o or_o no._n last_o nothing_o be_v more_o manifest_a than_o that_o the_o great_a and_o noble_a the_o object_n be_v with_o which_o our_o mind_n converse_v the_o full_a and_o mighty_a be_v our_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n sure_o we_o can_v think_v that_o boy_n have_v as_o great_a pleasure_n in_o conquer_a at_o cob-nutt_n as_o a_o great_a captain_n have_v in_o subdue_a a_o kingdom_n or_o which_o be_v better_o that_o a_o fond_a child_n have_v
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jewish_a sabbath-day_n from_o the_o seven_o to_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n by_o christ_n or_o his_o apostle_n it_o be_v without_o any_o ground_n from_o any_o testimony_n that_o i_o remember_v to_o have_v hear_v nor_o be_v the_o reason_n usual_o give_v more_o considerable_a viz._n the_o redemption_n of_o the_o world_n by_o christ_n be_v a_o great_a mercy_n than_o the_o creation_n for_o the_o creation_n be_v of_o million_o more_o and_o that_o of_o ever_o blissful_a and_o happy_a and_o most_o perfect_a creature_n than_o the_o redemption_n be_v and_o indeed_o if_o the_o minute_n circumstance_n with_o which_o the_o jew_n observe_v their_o sabbath_n be_v moral_a and_o therefore_o not_o change_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n much_o more_o shall_v the_o precise_a day_n be_v so_o final_o it_o be_v to_o be_v affirm_v that_o only_o all_o those_o precept_n in_o the_o moysaicall_a law_n be_v obligatory_a to_o all_o man_n at_o all_o time_n which_o concern_v the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o will_n and_o action_n namely_o the_o universal_a good_a consist_v of_o please_a god_n the_o great_a good_a of_o other_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n or_o most_o complete_o perfect_a and_o happy_a state_n and_o consequent_o the_o suppression_n of_o all_o selfish_n and_o immoderate_a appetite_n or_o lust_n in_o we_o and_o moreover_o those_o few_o general_a precept_n of_o prudence_n which_o perpetual_o to_o observe_v do_v most_o obtain_v this_o our_o one_o ultimate_a end_n such_o as_o the_o material_a part_n of_o the_o command_v against_o idolatry_n profaneness_n irreligion_n murder_n adultery_n false-witness_n etc._n etc._n how_o many_o and_o which_o these_o be_v our_o own_o reason_n and_o prudence_n if_o we_o have_v they_o not_o repeat_v in_o our_o christian_a religion_n must_v only_o determine_v by_o the_o same_o way_n they_o use_v in_o other_o matter_n in_o all_o that_o i_o have_v say_v concern_v the_o judaical_a observation_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n i_o will_v not_o be_v think_v as_o if_o i_o intend_v or_o desire_v in_o the_o least_o to_o undervalue_v and_o discourage_v the_o employment_n of_o our_o mind_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o consequent_o spirituality_n of_o soul_n that_o be_v such_o a_o temper_n whereby_o a_o man_n be_v apt_a to_o apprehend_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o spiritual_a matter_n no_o i_o will_v have_v it_o introduce_v into_o the_o world_n as_o much_o as_o humane_a nature_n be_v capable_a of_o for_o although_o i_o do_v not_o think_v this_o employment_n and_o temper_n of_o soul_n to_o be_v our_o absolute_a and_o great_a perfection_n which_o i_o doubt_v be_v a_o mistake_n among_o some_o of_o the_o high_a religionist_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o party_n yet_o i_o know_v it_o to_o be_v a_o most_o excellent_a instrument_n thereof_o viz._n of_o universal_a love_n and_o goodness_n in_o opposition_n to_o selfishness_n it_o allay_v and_o calm_v all_o our_o bodily_a passion_n and_o consequent_a bad_a impression_n and_o inclination_n it_o clear_v our_o reason_n and_o perception_n of_o all_o perfection_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o thing_n and_o consequent_o of_o the_o nature_n and_o excellency_n of_o virtue_n and_o its_o only_a instance_n universal_a charity_n and_o goodness_n yea_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o be_v deep_o affect_v with_o it_o to_o admire_v and_o love_v it_o it_o immediate_o dispose_v the_o soul_n to_o a_o sweet_a and_o easy_a benignity_n and_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o i_o say_v i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o introduce_v it_o as_o much_o still_o as_o humane_a nature_n shall_v be_v observe_v to_o be_v capable_a of_o that_o be_v so_o much_o as_o will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o most_o good_a among_o man_n as_o their_o nature_n or_o affair_n be_v necessary_o constitute_v for_o it_o be_v certain_a the_o employment_n of_o a_o man_n mind_n about_o spiritual_a matter_n may_v be_v too_o much_o so_o that_o it_o may_v waste_v or_o dull_a one_o spirit_n and_o consequent_o render_v one_o less_o sufficient_a to_o apprehend_v well_o and_o be_v affect_v with_o either_o spiritual_a or_o sensible_a thing_n it_o may_v weaken_v flatten_a and_o darken_v our_o apprehension_n and_o conception_n diminish_v and_o impair_v much_o all_o our_o natural_a part_n it_o may_v render_v we_o fearful_a flatter_a of_o too_o mean_v a_o opinion_n of_o ourselves_o compare_v with_o other_o superstitious_a peevish_a morose_n by_o too_o great_a a_o expense_n or_o contract_v some_o certain_a ill_a crasis_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o fine_a very_o little_a and_o mean_a mind_a person_n dull_a afraid_a of_o and_o angry_a with_o every_o small_a thing_n beyond_o measure_n whereas_o a_o free_a and_o discreet_a use_n of_o bodily_a pleasure_n and_o converse_v with_o ordinary_a affair_n may_v secure_v we_o from_o those_o infirmity_n but_o thus_o much_o i_o think_v the_o condition_n of_o man_n will_v very_o well_o general_o bear_v 1._o that_o there_o be_v some_o time_n set_v apart_o for_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n to_o which_o all_o man_n except_o very_o rare_o may_v resort_v which_o time_n may_v be_v once_o in_o the_o week_n at_o least_o or_o often_o 2._o particular_o to_o commemorate_v his_o creation_n preservation_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o whole_a universe_n and_o therein_o with_o all_o suitable_a affection_n to_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a perfection_n display_v and_o more_o particular_o to_o commemorate_v that_o part_n of_o his_o providence_n or_o administration_n or_o direction_n and_o government_n of_o the_o affair_n of_o mankind_n viz._n jesus_n come_v among_o we_o from_o he_o for_o our_o redemption_n from_o a_o state_n of_o great_a imperfection_n wickedness_n misery_n by_o his_o doctrine_n life_n gracious_a influence_n procurement_n of_o pardon_n etc._n etc._n all_o this_o also_o with_o agreeable_a affection_n of_o soul_n for_o which_o the_o day_n of_o his_o resurrection_n by_o his_o own_o power_n
and_o most_o of_o the_o great_a importance_n and_o concernment_n not_o but_o that_o there_o may_v be_v some_o time_n or_o other_o too_o in_o which_o we_o may_v mention_v in_o our_o prayer_n many_o lesser_a thing_n thing_n of_o great_a concernment_n and_o use_n must_v in_o proportion_n to_o their_o concernment_n compare_v with_o those_o of_o less_o be_v more_o and_o more_o frequent_a in_o our_o prayer_n and_o this_o concern_v all_o the_o part_n or_o ingredient_n of_o a_o prayer_n as_o in_o acknowledgement_n let_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o be_v well_o instruct_v in_o the_o great_a the_o most_o comprehensive_a and_o general_a the_o most_o useful_a and_o beneficial_a perfection_n iâ—_n god_n that_o we_o make_v our_o acknowledgement_n of_o those_o principal_o and_o chief_o as_o that_o of_o his_o infinite_a and_o general_a goodness_n to_o all_o more_o than_o his_o particular_a goodness_n to_o we_o and_o so_o when_o we_o make_v a_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o instance_n of_o his_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n mercy_n justice_n let_v we_o take_v those_o chief_o which_o be_v the_o great_a and_o large_a and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o they_o such_o as_o be_v god_n creation_n of_o all_o thing_n preservation_n providence_n throughout_o the_o whole_a universe_n that_o towards_o mankind_n and_o especial_o the_o make_n of_o we_o reasonable_a creature_n and_o give_v we_o such_o faculty_n aid_n sufficiency_n opportunity_n help_v to_o improve_v our_o reason_n and_o understanding_n also_o the_o revelation_n of_o such_o excellent_a doctrine_n and_o truth_n to_o the_o world_n by_o especial_a messenger_n the_o prophet_n of_o old_a and_o last_o by_o jesus_n christ_n his_o beloved_a son_n in_o confession_n let_v we_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o bewail_v most_o our_o great_a sin_n that_o have_v most_o of_o iniquity_n in_o they_o where_o there_o be_v the_o great_a degree_n of_o the_o depravedness_n inordinacy_n of_o our_o will_n include_v the_o great_a aversation_n from_o righteousness_n the_o great_a degree_n of_o unreasonable_a and_o mischievous_a self-love_n in_o a_o usual_a phrase_n our_o most_o aggravate_v sin_n consequent_o let_v we_o confess_v our_o dear_a most_o please_a and_o delightful_a sin_n for_o our_o great_a degree_n of_o delight_n in_o any_o thing_n more_o than_o in_o our_o duty_n argue_v a_o degree_n of_o the_o inordinacy_n and_o depravedness_n of_o our_o will_n as_o to_o intenseness_n those_o also_o which_o be_v most_o frequent_a contrariwise_o let_v we_o not_o confess_v little_a sin_n much_o and_o neglect_v great_a one_o or_o more_o than_o those_o confess_v those_o which_o we_o can_v more_o easy_o forsake_v and_o neglect_v those_o which_o be_v most_o sweet_a pass_v over_o they_o or_o slight_o only_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o confess_v those_o which_o we_o commit_v rare_o and_o neglect_v those_o which_o we_o do_v frequent_o when_o this_o fault_n be_v in_o our_o confession_n pure_o through_o ignorance_n through_o want_n of_o understanding_n of_o the_o degree_n of_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v no_o fault_n in_o the_o will_n which_o i_o scarce_o believe_v it_o beget_v in_o we_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o superstition_n that_o be_v a_o opinion_n that_o some_o action_n be_v more_o or_o less_o displease_v to_o god_n than_o indeed_o they_o be_v compare_v with_o other_o and_o consequent_o be_v more_o afraid_a of_o do_v some_o of_o they_o and_o of_o god_n anger_n or_o punishment_n for_o they_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v and_o in_o other_o again_o less_o which_o be_v a_o very_a bad_a effect_n and_o do_v much_o deprave_v and_o corrupt_v the_o inclination_n of_o the_o will_v as_o to_o the_o instance_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o render_v we_o less_o capable_a of_o any_o happy_a condition_n till_o we_o be_v better_o instruct_v in_o they_o though_o we_o shall_v be_v true_o conscientious_a and_o love_n that_o which_o we_o judge_v right_a and_o our_o duty_n which_o possible_o may_v be_v but_o i_o be_o apt_a to_o think_v that_o most_o ignorant_a superstition_n proceed_v from_o unconscientiousness_n but_o when_o this_o fault_n proceed_v out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o indulge_v ourselves_o in_o some_o sin_n both_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o effect_n be_v extreme_o bad_a if_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o confess_v national_a sin_n or_o those_o which_o be_v most_o practise_v frequent_o by_o the_o generality_n of_o a_o nation_n have_v we_o a_o care_n to_o confess_v those_o principal_o and_o most_o which_o be_v indeed_o the_o great_a both_o as_o to_o the_o principle_n and_o the_o effect_n those_o that_o argue_v and_o include_v the_o great_a degree_n and_o neglect_n of_o and_o aversation_n from_o our_o duty_n and_o the_o great_a instance_n thereof_o compare_v with_o other_o object_n or_o the_o great_a degree_n of_o ultimate_a self-love_n compare_v with_o or_o oppose_v to_o the_o common_a good_a and_o those_o which_o be_v the_o most_o mischievous_a or_o do_v the_o great_a hurt_n in_o the_o world_n such_o as_o be_v some_o the_o more_o colourable_a and_o undiscerned_a sin_n of_o malice_n pride_n envy_n ambition_n affectation_n of_o superiority_n equality_n liberty_n add_v tyranny_n disobedience_n revenge_n oppression_n covetousness_n fraud_n hypocrisei_n or_o want_v of_o integrity_n and_o other_o more_o notorious_a of_o profaneness_n irreligion_n atheism_n unbelief_n disbelief_n of_o christian_a religion_n sensuality_n lasciviousness_n intemperance_n etc._n etc._n those_o sin_n also_o which_o be_v the_o most_o frequent_a and_o continual_a in_o several_a or_o the_o same_o person_n be_v to_o be_v principal_o confess_v in_o thankfulness_n likewise_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v attend_v to_o and_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v thanks_o in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o most_o frequent_o and_o most_o ardent_o for_o the_o great_a favour_n those_o that_o be_v most_o public_a diffuse_v and_o general_a those_o that_o be_v spiritual_a or_o intellectual_a those_o that_o appertain_v more_o immediate_o to_o the_o soul_n those_o among_o spiritual_a one_o which_o concern_v our_o will_n or_o inclination_n and_o in_o order_n thereto_o our_o affection_n call_v general_o by_o the_o name_n of_o sanctification_n or_o regeneration_n purify_n and_o renew_n of_o the_o heart_n or_o in_o one_o word_n usual_o by_o the_o name_n of_o grace_n then_o afterward_o for_o the_o good_a thing_n that_o appertain_v to_o our_o knowledge_n or_o understanding_n as_o quick_a and_o plentiful_a suggestion_n revelation_n illumination_n in_o truth_n of_o the_o great_a excellency_n use_v and_o good_a effect_n for_o ability_n to_o signify_v convey_v or_o propagate_v these_o such_o as_o ready_a invention_n memory_n utterance_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o have_v be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n of_o gift_n then_o for_o the_o good_a thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o body_n or_o in_o it_o as_o the_o subject_n as_o strength_n health_n comeliness_n plenty_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o food_n and_o diet_n raiment_n habitation_n with_o their_o ornament_n etc._n etc._n which_o gratify_v our_o sense_n and_o secure_v we_o from_o corporeal_a pain_n which_o the_o most_o necessary_o affect_v we_o and_o consequent_o from_o necessary_a care_n and_o solicitude_n to_o prevent_v it_o etc._n etc._n then_o for_o the_o external_n good_a thing_n without_o we_o of_o riches_n reputation_n liberty_n magistracy_n friend_n relation_n etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n of_o all_o this_o be_v because_o to_o thank_v god_n more_o for_o personal_a than_o public_a benefit_n as_o it_o do_v usual_o proceed_v from_o so_o it_o will_v increase_v a_o particular_a and_o selfish_a spirit_n to_o thank_v he_o more_o for_o bodily_a or_o external_a sensible_a good_a thing_n than_o for_o spiritual_a be_v both_o a_o sign_n and_o cause_n of_o sensuality_n in_o we_o i_o e._n it_o do_v proceed_v from_o and_o confirm_v our_o excessive_a love_n to_o corporeal_a and_o sensible_a good_a in_o compare_n with_o spiritual_a as_o well_o as_o keep_v we_o in_o some_o respect_n to_o god_n it_o be_v that_o which_o may_v be_v ordinary_o observe_v viz._n that_o man_n be_v usual_o much_o more_o sensible_a of_o and_o grateful_a to_o god_n for_o bodily_a good_a and_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n than_o for_o spirtual_a or_o intellectual_a and_o so_o likewise_o to_o thank_v god_n more_o for_o gift_n than_o grace_n though_o both_o spiritual_a thing_n confirm_v one_o in_o too_o great_a a_o esteem_n and_o love_n for_o gift_n compare_v with_o grace_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v incomparable_o inferior_a to_o they_o gift_n sometime_o may_v be_v â—ill_o use_v be_v mischievous_a and_o hurtful_a which_o sincere_a virtue_n and_o grace_n can_v never_o in_o the_o least_o be_v knowledge_n puff_v up_o without_o charity_n and_o be_v contentious_a affect_v contemptuous_a but_o charity_n edifi_v say_v the_o apostle_n charity_n even_o without_o knowledge_n can_v do_v no_o harm_n but_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n necessary_o tend_v to_o do_v good_a now_o although_o this_o be_v better_o than_o not_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n at_o all_o than_o to_o thank_v he_o
our_o pleasure_n and_o satisfaction_n all_o we_o can_v possible_o in_o a_o thing_n so_o right_o direct_v and_o so_o true_o useful_a to_o please_v god_n and_o serve_v the_o world_n and_o thank_v god_n we_o be_v so_o temper_v as_o to_o receive_v so_o much_o therefrom_o and_o these_o therefore_o be_v but_o personal_a and_o proper_a good_n must_v not_o either_o in_o this_o nor_o any_o other_o action_n be_v place_v in_o the_o room_n of_o our_o ultimate_a end_n so_o often_o name_v nor_o be_v admit_v to_o any_o mixture_n or_o co-ordinacy_a with_o it_o but_o as_o instrument_n or_o little_a part_n thereof_o the_o please_a god_n and_o do_v the_o great_a good_a to_o all_o other_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n that_o be_v our_o own_o great_a perfection_n and_o happiness_n consider_v all_o together_o as_o one_o good_a thing_n be_v absolute_o the_o noble_a and_o most_o perfect_a end_n of_o our_o action_n we_o can_v have_v and_o be_v the_o same_o which_o god_n himself_o always_o have_v but_o any_o other_o end_n beside_o this_o which_o almost_o always_o be_v some_o personal_a good_a where_o the_o other_o be_v not_o be_v comparative_o mean_a ignoble_a sordid_a contemptible_a all_o the_o psalm_n be_v instance_n and_o example_n of_o this_o sincerity_n as_o well_o as_o fervency_n and_o other_o qualification_n to_o follow_v as_o much_o as_o can_v be_v conjecture_v by_o word_n write_v and_o feignedness_n and_o hypocrisy_n and_o high_a and_o bad_a respect_n will_v somewhat_o betray_v themselves_o as_o psalm_n 17._o verse_n 1._o hear_v the_o right_n o_o lord_n attend_v unto_o my_o cry_n give_v ear_n unto_o my_o prayer_n that_o go_v not_o out_o of_o feign_a lip_n or_o as_o in_o the_o margin_n without_o lip_n of_o deceit_n the_o most_o likely_a sense_n be_v that_o david_n have_v no_o other_o end_n in_o his_o prayer_n to_o god_n but_o that_o god_n shall_v favour_v that_o which_o be_v right_a that_o he_o shall_v bestow_v that_o which_o be_v just_a upon_o he_o and_o psalm_n 66._o verse_n 18._o if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o it_o a_o man_n have_v a_o habitual_a love_n to_o and_o approbation_n of_o any_o wickedness_n it_o be_v the_o most_o likely_a way_n to_o and_o most_o general_o it_o will_v hinder_v the_o grant_v his_o prayer_n nor_o can_v a_o man_n see_v any_o sufficient_a reason_n to_o expect_v any_o such_o thing_n if_o he_o be_v conscious_a to_o himself_o of_o regard_v any_o iniquity_n with_o allowance_n but_o much_o less_o sure_a can_v david_n think_v his_o prayer_n shall_v be_v hear_v if_o he_o be_v conscious_a to_o himself_o that_o he_o be_v guilty_a of_o insincerity_n or_o that_o particular_a iniquity_n of_o have_v any_o unlawful_a end_n even_o in_o his_o prayer_n itself_o as_o to_o gratify_v revenge_n pride_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v true_a it_o may_v seem_v in_o some_o place_n as_o if_o some_o of_o his_o prayer_n proceed_v from_o revenge_n as_o especial_o psalm_n 69._o verse_n 22._o after_o he_o have_v complain_v of_o the_o cruelty_n of_o his_o enemy_n he_o pray_v that_o their_o table_n may_v become_v asnare_v before_o they_o and_z as_o for_o their_o good_a thing_n or_o their_o peace_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o hebrew_n signify_v all_o good_a by_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o peace_n let_v they_o be_v a_o trap_n that_o be_v let_v even_o their_o good_a thing_n mischieve_v they_o or_o prove_v evil_a to_o they_o let_v their_o eye_n be_v darken_v that_o they_o see_v not_o etc._n etc._n but_o sure_o first_o david_n suppose_v they_o to_o be_v villainous_a and_o wicked_a unjust_a proud_a cruel_a man_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o they_o be_v all_o other_o mild_a way_n incorrigible_a and_o then_o certain_o it_o be_v equal_o lawful_a to_o pray_v for_o their_o punishment_n or_o to_o wish_v it_o as_o to_o inflict_v it_o which_o a_o man_n may_v and_o aught_o if_o he_o have_v lawful_a power_n and_o this_o a_o man_n may_v do_v even_o in_o his_o own_o case_n not_o out_o of_o revenge_n in_o the_o least_o but_o out_o of_o hearty_a love_n to_o the_o public_a good_a by_o encourage_v rescue_v and_o defend_v innocency_n and_o virtue_n and_o by_o restrain_v and_o supress_v wickedness_n and_o injustice_n i_o do_v not_o think_v but_o that_o david_n will_v willing_o have_v have_v his_o enemy_n change_v their_o mind_n and_o repent_v not_o mere_o because_o his_o enemy_n but_o because_o unjust_a and_o consequent_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o man_n or_o hurtful_a to_o the_o world_n but_o if_o it_o appear_v they_o will_v not_o do_v that_o after_o long_a forbearance_n there_o may_v be_v reason_n to_o judge_v it_o most_o just_a and_o consequent_o pray_v to_o god_n that_o they_o may_v be_v punish_v david_n also_o be_v find_v somewhere_o pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n it_o may_v be_v till_o they_o be_v incorrigible_a but_o by_o punishment_n ps_n 35._o verse_n 13._o they_o reward_v i_o evil_n for_o good_a but_o â—s_n for_o i_o when_o they_o be_v sick_a my_o clothing_n be_v sackcloth_n etc._n etc._n sect_n vi_o ii_o the_o second_o due_a qualification_n of_o our_o action_n or_o operation_n of_o soul_n in_o prayer_n be_v that_o they_o be_v intense_a and_o servant_n in_o such_o proportion_n as_o they_o ought_v especial_o consider_v comparative_o with_o the_o same_o operation_n about_o other_o object_n thus_o in_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o divine_a perfection_n and_o attribute_n let_v we_o apply_v our_o mind_n thereto_o and_o be_v attentive_a and_o so_o likewise_o in_o our_o confession_n profession_n thankfulness_n explication_n petition_n cause_n we_o our_o mind_n to_o attend_v to_o the_o object_n thereof_o with_o all_o the_o vigour_n and_o strength_n they_o ought_v so_o as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v too_o easy_o draw_v off_o by_o other_o object_n that_o may_v either_o present_v themselves_o to_o our_o sense_n or_o make_v a_o attempt_n upon_o our_o imagination_n our_o thought_n be_v not_o to_o be_v too_o slight_a waver_a wander_a uncertain_a unconstant_a so_o as_o to_o be_v sometime_o more_o smart_o upon_o other_o matter_n of_o more_o trisle_a concerment_n our_o ordinary_a daily_a and_o small_a affair_n or_o it_o may_v be_v upon_o our_o sin_n and_o lust_n when_o we_o be_v perform_v this_o duty_n we_o cast_v only_o a_o short_a and_o weak_a glance_n upon_o the_o thing_n we_o be_v about_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n ought_v to_o be_v much_o and_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v possible_a upon_o such_o excellent_a and_o useful_a thing_n as_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v in_o our_o prayer_n we_o see_v with_o what_o application_n and_o attention_n of_o mind_n we_o do_v all_o other_o thing_n of_o far_o less_o concernment_n and_o in_o particular_a if_o we_o be_v to_o make_v any_o address_n to_o any_o person_n of_o dignity_n and_o authority_n and_o real_a worth_n either_o to_o thank_v he_o for_o or_o desire_v from_o he_o any_o one_o and_o no_o great_a favour_n so_o for_o our_o admiration_n honour_n reverence_n fear_v love_n faith_n hope_n joy_n delight_n resolution_n of_o obedience_n be_v they_o in_o that_o measure_n and_o proportion_n of_o life_n vigour_n and_o strength_n they_o ought_v and_o certain_o that_o can_v be_v too_o much_o for_o the_o object_n of_o all_o those_o in_o god_n be_v infinite_a in_o confession_n let_v our_o grief_n for_o sin_n in_o general_a or_o sin_n in_o particular_a and_o hatred_n of_o they_o be_v inward_a pierce_a great_a last_v according_a to_o the_o mischievousness_n of_o sin_n above_o other_o evil_n which_o be_v almost_o without_o compare_n and_o according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o iniquity_n and_o pravity_n in_o every_o sin_n our_o resolution_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o obedience_n let_v it_o be_v firm_a and_o strong_a our_o thankfulness_n and_o love_n to_o god_n for_o his_o particular_a goodness_n and_o benefit_n towards_o we_o or_o to_o any_o other_o for_o the_o instance_n of_o his_o general_a goodness_n to_o all_o as_o also_o our_o petition_n and_o desire_n let_v they_o be_v hearty_a strong_a vigorous_a according_a to_o the_o goodness_n and_o value_n of_o the_o thing_n receive_v or_o desire_v it_o real_o be_v a_o unreasonable_a and_o unjustifiable_a thing_n that_o man_n shall_v have_v all_o these_o passion_n and_o action_n all_o these_o operation_n oâ—_n soul_n in_o the_o firce_v and_o intense_v degree_n about_o other_o small_a inconsiderable_a trifle_a object_n in_o other_o affair_n of_o life_n and_o yet_o here_o to_o be_v almost_o mere_a hypocrite_n to_o have_v little_a of_o inward_a action_n and_o life_n which_o sometime_o betray_v itself_o even_o by_o bodily_a dulness_n sluggishness_n sleepiness_n oscitancy_n not_o cause_v by_o length_n or_o any_o meanness_n of_o the_o performance_n but_o when_o it_o be_v do_v short_a enough_o and_o well_o and_o by_o man_n own_o self_n too_o or_o if_o they_o be_v a_o little_a busy_a
by_o thy_o tempor_n life_n and_o action_n especial_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n if_o thou_o can_v to_o be_v perfect_a and_o happy_a thyself_o here_o and_o hereafter_o if_o thou_o pray_v with_o a_o fervent_a spirit_n according_a to_o the_o goodness_n of_o thing_n thou_o pray_v every_o whit_n as_o well_o as_o if_o thou_o have_v invent_v all_o thyself_o and_o possible_o a_o hundred_o time_n better_o than_o many_o conceit_a person_n but_o ignorant_a and_o vainglorious_a do_v who_o prayer_n of_o their_o own_o compose_v may_v be_v stuff_v with_o untrue_a unjust_a and_o trifle_a thing_n and_o either_o they_o be_v cold_a and_o formal_a in_o they_o or_o else_o much_o hypocritical_a or_o superstitious_a that_o be_v either_o they_o have_v the_o sign_n of_o great_a affection_n to_o thing_n when_o they_o have_v not_o those_o affection_n real_o in_o they_o at_o all_o or_o not_o so_o much_o out_o of_o a_o judgement_n and_o sense_n that_o thing_n do_v deserve_v they_o as_o out_o of_o vainglory_n or_o their_o great_a affection_n be_v to_o trifle_a thing_n man_n have_v be_v apt_a to_o attempt_v to_o run_v and_o fly_v too_o before_o they_o can_v go_v to_o attempt_v great_a thing_n before_o they_o can_v do_v less_o to_o attempt_v to_o do_v thing_n before_o they_o be_v furnish_v with_o such_o quality_n which_o if_o they_o want_v they_o have_v better_a not_o do_v they_o at_o all_o or_o may_v have_v do_v they_o much_o better_a another_o way_n than_o that_o which_o they_o use_v this_o be_v the_o first_o step_n and_o may_v be_v use_v for_o some_o time_n only_o if_o we_o find_v ourselves_o sufficient_a and_o let_v it_o not_o be_v carelessness_n and_o sluggishness_n that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o advance_v further_o this_o be_v no_o other_o than_o what_o all_o beginner_n to_o learn_v do_v they_o first_o read_v good_a author_n more_o or_o less_o who_o treat_v concern_v the_o matter_n they_o will_v learn_v the_o second_o step_n may_v be_v for_o person_n to_o take_v part_n of_o several_a prayer_n and_o to_o attempt_v to_o put_v they_o together_o and_o compose_v they_o and_o then_o commit_v they_o to_o memory_n to_o take_v such_o thing_n out_o of_o they_o which_o they_o best_o understand_v and_o apprehend_v by_o experience_n or_o otherwise_o which_o they_o think_v most_o proper_a and_o useful_a for_o they_o for_o their_o temper_n employment_n or_o call_v which_o they_o may_v be_v most_o affect_v withal_o thus_o they_o may_v begin_v to_o use_v and_o exercise_v their_o own_o judgement_n in_o what_o thing_n be_v best_a and_o what_o be_v best_a for_o they_o always_o with_o a_o humble_a and_o modest_a mind_n ready_a to_o be_v more_o inform_v a_o three_o step_v may_v be_v to_o add_v and_o interpose_v something_o of_o their_o own_o invention_n or_o observation_n especial_o if_o there_o be_v any_o particular_a occasion_n as_o for_o example_n if_o thou_o shall_v find_v any_o sin_n or_o lust_n more_o troublesome_a to_o thou_o and_o be_v more_o in_o danger_n of_o be_v overcome_v thereby_o if_o thou_o shall_v fear_v any_o particular_a approach_a evil_a or_o be_v under_o it_o either_o thou_o or_o thy_o family_n if_o thou_o shall_v be_v so_o happy_a as_o to_o have_v overcome_v any_o temptation_n or_o to_o have_v receive_v any_o especial_a favour_n if_o thou_o shall_v find_v thyself_o upon_o some_o special_a occasion_n very_o sensible_a of_o some_o attribute_n of_o god_n as_o his_o goodness_n his_o power_n his_o omniscience_n his_o justice_n etc._n etc._n thou_o need_v not_o stay_v till_o thou_o find_v the_o thing_n or_o the_o expression_n in_o thy_o book_n in_o order_n hereto_o therefore_o use_v thyself_o before_o thy_o prayer_n to_o reflect_v and_o consider_v this_o which_o i_o now_o say_v principal_o concern_v secret_a prayer_n where_o it_o may_v be_v do_v more_o free_o though_o it_o be_v imperfect_o and_o break_o either_o conceive_v or_o express_v four_o and_o last_o proceed_v to_o imitation_n of_o other_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o can_v that_o be_v to_o consider_v invent_v examine_v and_o judge_v the_o matter_n or_o sense_n of_o thy_o prayer_n thyself_o what_o thing_n be_v the_o most_o important_a great_a just_a true_a useful_a for_o thou_o and_o to_o affect_v thyself_o according_o and_o to_o express_v and_o signify_v they_o well_o and_o so_o to_o compose_v and_o make_v entire_a one_o of_o thy_o own_o which_o may_v be_v often_o vary_v by_o insist_v now_o upon_o one_o now_o upon_o other_o thing_n according_a to_o some_o advice_n i_o have_v heretofore_o give_v that_o be_v what_o thing_n may_v be_v the_o most_o seasonable_a best_a apprehend_v most_o affect_v i_o can_v hearty_o wish_v all_o man_n ability_n and_o employment_n be_v such_o that_o they_o may_v do_v more_o in_o this_o kind_n and_o imitate_v and_o exceed_v the_o best_a pattern_n i_o wish_v to_o that_o end_n they_o be_v more_o spiritual_a in_o the_o employment_n of_o their_o thought_n and_o affection_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o fault_n in_o their_o will_n that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o i_o wish_v they_o may_v make_v use_n of_o what_o time_n and_o ability_n they_o have_v and_o aught_o so_o to_o use_v i_o wish_v they_o have_v more_o of_o those_o quality_n which_o may_v fiâ—_n they_o for_o the_o best_a performance_n thereof_o the_o principal_a of_o which_o be_v as_o of_o all_o other_o charity_n and_o humility_n final_o will_v god_n that_o all_o the_o lord_n people_n be_v prophet_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v put_v hâ—s_a spirit_n upon_o they_o sect_n xx._n 4._o pray_v we_o to_o god_n sometime_o that_o he_o will_v help_v and_o assist_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v more_o of_o all_o those_o due_a qualification_n whereby_o we_o be_v fit_v to_o pray_v well_o this_o prayer_n itself_o suppose_v some_o already_o for_o that_o once_o or_o â—o_o often_o as_o we_o make_v it_o which_o may_v be_v often_o ejaculatory_a whatever_o kind_n of_o prayer_n we_o think_v best_a and_o we_o desire_v to_o use_v there_o may_v be_v some_o or_o other_o of_o the_o forenamed_a 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