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day_n long_a life_n and_o peace_n they_o shall_v add_v unto_o us._n thus_o wisdom_n move_v all_o to_o embrace_v she_o not_o only_o for_o her_o spiritual_a excellency_n but_o 18._o pro._n 8._o 18._o also_o because_o riches_n and_o honour_n be_v with_o she_o and_o those_o which_o seldom_o meet_v 25._o job_n 22._o 24_o 25._o durable_a riches_n and_o righteousness_n unless_o these_o promise_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v take_v in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n persuade_v we_o to_o forsake_v the_o world_n and_o ourselves_o by_o this_o argument_n because_o no_o man_n that_o leave_v 30._o mar._n 10._o 29_o 30._o house_n or_o brethren_n or_o sister_n etc._n etc._n for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n but_o they_o shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_v now_o in_o this_o time_n house_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v eternal_a life_n the_o apostle_n also_o use_v this_o reason_n to_o persuade_v unto_o christian_a 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and_o heavenly_a glory_n may_v have_v in_o performance_n of_o their_o duty_n some_o respect_n to_o earthly_a benefit_n and_o encourage_v themselves_o in_o god_n service_n in_o hope_n to_o receive_v such_o a_o proportion_n of_o they_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o which_o end_n god_n have_v promise_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n god_n save_v grace_n be_v much_o increase_v in_o us._n the_o second_o sort_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o life_n be_v god_n spiritual_a grace_n all_o which_o be_v much_o increase_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o hereby_o our_o faith_n be_v much_o confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o our_o frequent_a perform_v the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o often_o act_n do_v confirm_v and_o increase_v a_o habit_n and_o both_o our_o bodily_a strength_n and_o all_o faculty_n of_o
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their_o agreement_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n let_v we_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o not_o only_o yield_v unto_o they_o but_o also_o give_v they_o the_o best_a entertainment_n nourish_v and_o cherish_v they_o when_o they_o seem_v weak_a and_o incite_v and_o re-inliving_a they_o when_o as_o they_o begin_v to_o languish_v and_o die_v in_o we_o by_o meditation_n prayer_n read_v and_o other_o such_o like_a religious_a exercise_n let_v we_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n when_o he_o knock_v and_o give_v kind_a entertainment_n 20._o apoc._n 3._o 20._o to_o this_o holy_a guest_n who_o bring_v his_o cheer_n with_o he_o and_o will_v feast_v we_o with_o a_o delicate_a banquet_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o especial_o when_o he_o visit_v we_o after_o a_o especial_a &_o extraordinary_a manner_n and_o give_v more_o evident_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n then_o at_o other_o time_n by_o work_v more_o powerful_o good_a motion_n in_o we_o kindle_v 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condition_n of_o it_o on_o our_o part_n faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o which_o exercise_n as_o we_o be_v to_o renew_v our_o sorrow_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o those_o above_o the_o rest_n which_o we_o have_v most_o often_o commit_v and_o thereby_o most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n so_o especial_o for_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o have_v most_o disable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o have_v plunge_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a wickedness_n whereby_o we_o have_v serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n as_o our_o negligence_n and_o want_n of_o zeal_n and_o holy_a care_n to_o glorify_v god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o our_o christian_a conversation_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n and_o adorn_v our_o profession_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n whereby_o contrariwise_o we_o have_v cause_v god_n holy_a name_n to_o be_v blaspheme_v and_o our_o christian_a profession_n to_o be_v slander_v and_o evil_o speak_v of_o as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o inormity_n our_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o have_v make_v no_o good_a use_n either_o of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n his_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n to_o be_v draw_v by_o they_o to_o repentance_n and_o make_v more_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n but_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o 48._o math._n 24._o 48._o from_o we_o have_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o with_o the_o evil_a servant_n to_o be_v slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o take_v liberty_n in_o run_v licentious_a course_n loathe_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v waken_v and_o rouse_v up_o out_o of_o this_o spiritual_a lethargy_n our_o cowardice_n and_o slothfulness_n in_o make_v war_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n whereby_o they_o have_v often_o get_v to_o such_o a_o head_n strength_n and_o height_n of_o rebellion_n that_o they_o have_v prevail_v and_o have_v shameful_o foil_v the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n our_o negligence_n in_o prevent_v the_o occasion_n and_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o want_n of_o care_n in_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n the_o desire_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n when_o they_o be_v first_o suggest_v unto_o we_o whereof_o it_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o suffer_v they_o to_o rest_v in_o we_o we_o have_v be_v allure_v and_o tick_n lead_v with_o carnal_a delight_n in_o think_v of_o they_o which_o have_v draw_v we_o from_o our_o former_a sincerity_n and_o move_v we_o to_o like_v and_o approve_v they_o to_o consent_v unto_o and_o produce_v they_o
preserve_n and_o nourish_v of_o all_o our_o other_o part_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o first_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v we_o to_o the_o life_n of_o godliness_n and_o of_o beginning_n in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n by_o which_o as_o inward_a cause_n we_o outward_o move_v in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o raise_v we_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o and_o also_o of_o so_o quicken_a and_o reviue_v we_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o action_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n thus_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o god_n 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o strong_a power_n whereby_o he_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o 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and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n how_o can_v they_o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o after_o express_o affirm_v that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v 17._o and_o 10._o 14_o 17._o and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o in_o another_o place_n he_o intimate_v that_o we_o can_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n 22._o ephes_n 4._o 21_o 22._o put_v on_o the_o new_a which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n unless_o we_o have_v first_o hear_v christ_n and_o be_v teach_v by_o he_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n but_o here_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v our_o new_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a cleanse_n unto_o the_o word_n preach_v as_o have_v in_o it_o any_o inherent_a power_n to_o give_v life_n and_o grace_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n or_o as_o it_o 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be_v able_a without_o all_o mean_n to_o do_v all_o these_o by_o the_o sole_a and_o secret_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v such_o a_o all-sufficient_a workman_n in_o himself_o that_o he_o need_v not_o the_o help_n of_o any_o instrument_n as_o we_o see_v in_o his_o sanctify_a and_o save_v of_o elect_a infant_n die_v while_o they_o be_v uncapable_a of_o outward_a mean_n for_o even_o in_o they_o these_o two_o go_v together_o see_v the_o rule_n be_v general_a that_o without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v able_a to_o sanctify_v other_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o mean_n for_o these_o use_n as_o he_o ordinary_o do_v where_o
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willing_a mind_n neither_o will_v any_o do_v he_o cheerful_a service_n till_o they_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o know_v what_o a_o mighty_a and_o gracious_a lord_n he_o be_v and_o what_o bountiful_a wage_n both_o of_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a blessing_n he_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o faithful_o serve_v he_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o god_n promise_n concern_v his_o gift_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o they_o shall_v all_o know_v i_o from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o to_o the_o great_a of_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n for_o before_o we_o know_v they_o we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o desire_v they_o as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n if_o thou_o know_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o who_o it_o be_v that_o say_v to_o 10._o john_n 4._o 10._o thou_o give_v i_o drink_v thou_o will_v have_v ask_v of_o he_o and_o he_o will_v have_v give_v thou_o live_a water_n more_o particular_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o faith_n for_o we_o can_v come_v unto_o he_o nor_o believe_v in_o god_n till_o we_o know_v he_o and_o what_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o be_v and_o affiance_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n will_v put_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o of_o our_o love_n of_o god_n for_o we_o must_v know_v how_o love_a and_o lovely_a he_o be_v before_o we_o can_v love_v he_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o love_v god_n because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o and_o the_o usual_a speech_n be_v there_o be_v no_o love_n of_o that_o of_o which_o there_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o be_v no_o knowledge_n to_o which_o purpose_n augustine_n say_v that_o we_o may_v love_v 15._o ignoti_fw-la nulla_fw-la cupido_fw-la inuisa_fw-la possumus_fw-la cupere_fw-la incognita_fw-la nequaquam_fw-la rom._n 10._o 15._o thing_n unseen_a but_o not_o unknown_a of_o our_o invocation_n and_o prayer_n for_o how_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v and_o how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v it_o be_v the_o cause_n also_o of_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n and_o of_o turn_v to_o he_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o true_a repentance_n for_o the_o first_o grace_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v illumination_n whereby_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v send_v unto_o the_o gentile_n first_o to_o open_v their_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o 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be_v but_o in_o part_n these_o be_v imperfect_a also_o but_o when_o we_o have_v this_o knowledge_n in_o perfection_n we_o shall_v be_v perfect_a also_o in_o righteousness_n and_o blessedness_n and_o when_o the_o dim_a glass_n be_v remoove_v and_o we_o see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v then_o shall_v we_o in_o his_o presence_n 12._o 1_o cor._n 13._o 12._o have_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n at_o his_o right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o to_o which_o purpose_n 2._o psal_n 16._o 11._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2._o the_o apostle_n also_o say_v belove_v now_o be_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n contrariwise_o want_v of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o ignorance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o common_a wealth_n of_o israel_n and_o 5._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o joh._n 10._o 14_o 4_o 5._o howsoever_o we_o be_v the_o church_n yet_o to_o be_v no_o true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n for_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v all_o know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o to_o the_o great_a of_o they_o and_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o he_o know_v all_o the_o sheep_n of_o his_o fold_n and_o be_v know_v of_o they_o
any_o respect_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o our_o help_n of_o the_o other_o sort_n be_v inward_a ejaculation_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o secret_a prayer_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o holy_a meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n or_o our_o own_o misery_n or_o on_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n for_o this_o privilege_n the_o heart_n have_v above_o all_o other_o part_n that_o whereas_o they_o can_v exercise_v their_o duty_n but_o when_o fit_a opportunity_n be_v offer_v as_o the_o ear_n can_v hear_v the_o word_n but_o when_o it_o be_v preach_v nor_o the_o hand_n perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n but_o when_o it_o have_v mean_n to_o do_v they_o and_o fit_a subject_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o heart_n need_v never_o to_o be_v idle_a and_o out_o of_o holy_a exercise_n but_o even_o when_o our_o body_n be_v take_v up_o with_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o honest_a recreation_n we_o may_v 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16_o 17._o 18._o on_o all_o occasion_n pray_v give_v thanks_n and_o exercise_v our_o heart_n in_o holy_a meditation_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o either_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o mercy_n or_o sigh_v and_o sorrow_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o exercise_v be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o god_n service_n they_o will_v have_v no_o leisure_n for_o the_o employment_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n the_o devil_n will_v easy_o enter_v with_o whole_a swarm_n of_o noisome_a lust_n and_o 46._o math._n 12._o 46._o so_o pollute_v they_o at_o his_o pleasure_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o poisonous_a abomination_n cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n the_o last_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o good_a conscience_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o general_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n &_o then_o more_o particular_o entreat_v of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v be_v partly_o know_v by_o the_o name_n which_o signify_v to_o know_v together_o or_o with_o another_o for_o as_o the_o mind_n understand_v the_o nature_n of_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o know_v they_o so_o when_o another_o join_v with_o it_o in_o this_o knowledge_n they_o be_v say_v to_o know_v together_o now_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n that_o can_v join_v with_o man_n in_o the_o knowledge_n that_o be_v secret_a in_o his_o mind_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n but_o the_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11._o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o humane_a law_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n either_o to_o reward_v or_o punish_v they_o but_o it_o be_v only_o the_o lord_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n who_o know_v and_o take_v notice_n together_o with_o our_o mind_n of_o all_o the_o secret_n which_o be_v know_v unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n in_o part_n appear_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faculty_n in_o the_o soul_n as_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o bear_v witness_n of_o they_o before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n either_o with_o we_o when_o they_o approve_v they_o as_o good_a or_o against_o we_o when_o as_o they_o condemn_v they_o as_o evil_n so_o that_o the_o conscience_n be_v a_o certain_a divine_a power_n which_o be_v place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o a_o three_o party_n indifferent_a between_o he_o and_o we_o sometime_o speak_v for_o we_o and_o sometime_o against_o we_o as_o the_o equity_n of_o the_o cause_n require_v it_o be_v god_n monitour_n which_o he_o have_v set_v over_o we_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o we_o do_v that_o he_o may_v either_o reward_v our_o well-doing_n or_o punish_v that_o which_o be_v do_v amiss_o and_o because_o simple_a knowledge_n may_v see_v and_o conceal_v what_o it_o see_v and_o know_v god_n to_o this_o science_n have_v add_v conscience_n which_o be_v place_v in_o we_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n lie_v hide_v and_o smother_v but_o give_v unpartial_a witness_n of_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v before_o his_o tribunal_n either_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o or_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v any_o such_o witness_n or_o monitour_n to_o inform_v he_o of_o our_o action_n for_o he_o see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v with_o one_o perfect_a and_o simple_a act_n but_o because_o he_o will_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o justice_n proceed_v in_o a_o legal_a manner_n that_o we_o hereby_o may_v be_v convict_v of_o the_o uprightness_n of_o his_o judgement_n have_v in_o ourselves_o a_o witness_n that_o justifi_v and_o approve_v they_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v but_o that_o we_o may_v yet_o more_o clear_o discern_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n what_o it_o be_v we_o will_v thus_o define_v it_o conscience_n be_v a_o faculty_n or_o power_n place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o reflect_v the_o understanding_n upon_o itself_o cause_v it_o to_o apply_v its_o general_n and_o contemplative_a knowledge_n of_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a to_o practical_a use_n for_o the_o aim_v and_o determine_v of_o all_o our_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o the_o general_a rule_n of_o reason_n either_o with_o we_o or_o against_o us._n it_o be_v a_o faculty_n and_o not_o a_o natural_a habit_n which_o may_v be_v get_v and_o lose_v for_o howsoever_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o dead_v for_o a_o time_n by_o carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o passion_n even_o as_o reason_v itself_o can_v exercise_v its_o function_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n or_o drunkenness_n that_o it_o never_o utter_o fail_v but_o when_o it_o be_v awaken_v by_o affliction_n it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o action_n of_o accuse_v condemn_a and_o terrify_v as_o in_o former_a time_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o bare_a art_n of_o understanding_n as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o but_o a_o distinct_a faculty_n &_o work_a power_n which_o in_o it_o own_o virtue_n produce_v diverse_a another_o so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v rom._n 2._o 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v their_o reason_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o action_n for_o when_o the_o understanding_n in_o the_o thesy_n and_o theory_n by_o way_n of_o general_a contemplation_n approve_v of_o any_o action_n as_o good_a or_o condemn_v it_o as_o evil_n the_o conscience_n appli_v it_o in_o the_o hypothesy_n unto_o a_o man_n own_o particular_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o general_a notion_n in_o the_o understanding_n determine_v of_o they_o either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o that_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o this_o it_o do_v as_o the_o school_n speak_v in_o a_o practical_a syllogism_n in_o which_o the_o reason_n or_o contemplative_a understanding_n so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v exercise_v in_o contemplation_n and_o in_o seek_v out_o the_o principle_n of_o all_o knowledge_n &_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o office_n name_v also_o by_o divine_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o it_o be_v the_o keeper_n and_o conserver_n of_o those_o notion_n implant_v in_o we_o concern_v good_a thing_n to_o be_v embrace_v and_o evil_a thing_n to_o be_v shun_v of_o we_o this_o contemplative_a understanding_n i_o say_v do_v in_o this_o syllogism_n offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mayor_n or_o proposition_n the_o conscience_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o as_o i_o have_v show_v it_o know_v not_o to_o itself_o alone_o but_o with_o god_n make_v the_o minor_a or_o assumption_n and_o the_o faculty_n of_o judgement_n determine_v of_o the_o fact_n infer_v the_o conclusion_n as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d example_n the_o understanding_n sugge_v this_o proposition_n he_o that_o serve_v god_n who_o be_v the_o supreme_a cause_n and_o chief_a good_a perform_v a_o good_a duty_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v serve_v god_n the_o supreme_a
cause_n and_o chief_a goodness_n and_o so_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v perform_v a_o good_a duty_n again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o understanding_n say_v whosoever_o will_v worship_v god_n true_o must_v worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n and_o not_o according_a to_o his_o own_o invention_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o invention_n whereupon_o the_o judgement_n infer_v therefore_o thou_o have_v not_o worship_v god_n true_o or_o thus_o whosoever_o break_v the_o law_n be_v accurse_v say_v the_o understanding_n but_o thou_o say_v the_o conscience_n have_v break_v the_o law_n therefore_o say_v the_o judgement_n thou_o be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n now_o this_o faculty_n of_o conscience_n perform_v diverse_a office_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a part_n wherein_o it_o exercise_v its_o power_n and_o virtue_n for_o in_o the_o understanding_n before_o our_o action_n be_v achieve_v it_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o friend_n or_o gentle_a monitour_n tell_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v with_o the_o penalty_n or_o reward_n which_o will_v follow_v our_o commission_n or_o omission_n after_o the_o deed_n be_v do_v it_o become_v a_o judge_n approve_v or_o disallow_v the_o action_n and_o either_o absolve_a or_o condemn_v we_o for_o the_o do_v or_o not_o do_v of_o it_o in_o the_o memory_n it_o perform_v the_o office_n of_o a_o notary_n 12._o conscientia_fw-la est_fw-la codex_fw-la in_o quo_fw-la quotidiana_fw-la peccata_fw-la conscribuntur_fw-la chrys_n in_o psal_n 50._o rom._n 2._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 12._o and_o register_n in_o set_v down_o and_o keep_n upon_o record_n what_o we_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o also_o of_o a_o witness_n give_v evidence_n either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o fact_n accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o and_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v well_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n it_o be_v the_o deputy_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o suggest_v and_o enjoin_v we_o good_a duty_n and_o when_o they_o be_v do_v to_o reward_v we_o by_o comfort_v cherish_v and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o when_o we_o have_v do_v ill_o especial_o by_o commit_v sin_n which_o be_v heinous_a and_o against_o conscience_n it_o execute_v the_o office_n of_o a_o jailor_n or_o tormentor_n fill_v the_o heart_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n with_o fear_n and_o terror_n with_o final_a desperation_n hellish_a perturbation_n and_o intolerable_a torture_n that_o no_o rack_n nor_o gallows_n no_o hot_a pincer_n or_o scald_a lead_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o cain_n who_o out_o of_o a_o despair_a conscience_n cry_v out_o that_o his_o punishment_n 13._o gen._n 4._o 13._o be_v great_a than_o he_o can_v bear_v and_o of_o judas_n who_o to_o ease_v his_o torment_n which_o the_o gnaw_a worm_n of_o conscience_n cause_v hang_v himself_o and_o with_o this_o office_n of_o conscience_n the_o heathen_n be_v acquaint_v which_o give_v occasion_n to_o that_o fiction_n of_o hellish_a fury_n which_o endless_o haunt_v and_o torment_v those_o who_o have_v commit_v heinous_a sin_n against_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n the_o which_o also_o appear_v by_o their_o writing_n wherein_o be_v many_o notable_a say_n to_o this_o purpose_n what_o do_v it_o profit_n say_v seneca_n to_o hide_v 43._o senec._n epist_n 43._o a_o man_n self_n and_o to_o avoid_v the_o eye_n and_o ear_n of_o man_n a_o good_a conscience_n call_v in_o the_o multitude_n and_o a_o ill_n be_v solicitous_a and_o fearful_a even_o in_o solitude_n if_o the_o thing_n thou_o do_v be_v honest_a care_v not_o though_o all_o man_n know_v they_o if_o dishonest_a what_o skill_v it_o though_o no_o man_n know_v they_o see_v thou_o know_v they_o thyself_o o_o miserable_a man_n that_o thou_o be_v if_o thou_o despise_v such_o a_o witness_n and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o great_a security_n to_o do_v no_o 105._o epist_n 105._o man_n wrong_v they_o that_o can_v abstain_v from_o it_o do_v lead_v a_o life_n full_a of_o confusion_n &_o perturbation_n so_o much_o fear_v as_o they_o have_v hurt_v neither_o be_v they_o at_o any_o time_n quiet_a after_o they_o have_v do_v mischief_n they_o fear_v they_o be_v trouble_v conscience_n suffer_v they_o not_o to_o intend_v any_o other_o thing_n but_o every_o hand_n while_o to_o review_v themselves_o he_o suffer_v punishment_n that_o expect_v it_o and_o he_o expect_v that_o have_v deserve_v it_o it_o be_v possible_a by_o some_o mean_n to_o be_v safe_a with_o a_o ill_a conscience_n but_o never_o secure_v for_o he_o think_v he_o may_v be_v take_v with_o the_o manner_n though_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o in_o sleep_n he_o be_v trouble_v and_o be_v awake_a as_o oft_o as_o he_o name_v any_o man_n wickedness_n he_o think_v of_o his_o own_o it_o never_o seem_v enough_o blot_v out_o never_o sufficient_o cover_v a_o guilty_a conscience_n have_v sometime_o the_o hap_n to_o be_v hide_v but_o never_o apoph_n exemplo_fw-la quodcunque_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la etc._n etc._n iwen._n satyr_n 13._o plut._n apoph_n assurance_n so_o the_o satirist_n whatsoever_o crime_n be_v commit_v by_o evil_a example_n it_o first_o displease_v the_o author_n this_o be_v the_o first_o punishment_n that_o no_o man_n guilty_a can_v be_v absolve_v himself_o be_v judge_n although_o by_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o corrupt_a judge_n he_o be_v acquit_v in_o which_o regard_n cato_n be_v wont_a to_o say_v that_o every_o man_n ought_v to_o fear_v and_o respect_n himself_o most_o when_o he_o do_v any_o evil_a because_o though_o he_o may_v shun_v other_o yet_o from_o himself_o he_o can_v flee_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o now_o this_o power_n of_o conscience_n in_o judge_v witness_v bind_v and_o punish_v it_o have_v only_o from_o god_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o it_o and_o have_v seat_v it_o in_o man_n as_o his_o viceroy_n and_o deputy_n to_o rule_v he_o in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o if_o he_o will_v not_o obey_v to_o be_v his_o notary_n to_o keep_v upon_o record_n all_o his_o fault_n his_o witness_n to_o give_v testimony_n against_o he_o and_o his_o executioner_n to_o torment_v he_o when_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n he_o be_v condemn_v neither_o have_v any_o creature_n power_n over_o conscience_n either_o to_o bind_v it_o or_o set_v it_o at_o liberty_n but_o god_n only_o nor_o have_v the_o conscience_n itself_o any_o authority_n to_o execute_v these_o office_n till_o it_o have_v a_o commission_n ingross_v and_o seal_v from_o god_n which_o be_v either_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n in_o our_o first_o creation_n or_o the_o divine_a oracle_n of_o god_n contain_v 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eat_v and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v be_v famish_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o plenty_n and_o even_o consume_v and_o 16._o levit._fw-la 26._o 26._o ezech._n 4._o 16_o 17._o &_o 5._o 16._o waste_v away_o in_o our_o iniquity_n yea_o if_o the_o lord_n curse_v his_o blessing_n for_o our_o ungratitude_n we_o shall_v either_o have_v no_o power_n to_o feed_v upon_o they_o or_o in_o stead_n of_o nourish_v we_o they_o will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o weakness_n sickness_n and_o death_n itself_o of_o the_o former_a not_o long_o since_o myself_o with_o many_o other_o see_v a_o fearful_a example_n in_o one_o who_o i_o visit_v in_o his_o sickness_n of_o which_o he_o die_v who_o strength_n be_v little_o abate_v and_o his_o appetite_n very_o good_a to_o his_o meat_n will_v often_o and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o have_v some_o bring_v unto_o he_o but_o no_o soon_o do_v it_o come_v into_o his_o sight_n but_o present_o he_o fall_v into_o horrible_a shake_n and_o tremble_v distortion_n and_o terrible_a 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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 etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 4_o second_o as_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o new-birth_n second_o baptism_n do_v enable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new-birth_n not_o only_o signify_v but_o seal_v and_o assure_v yea_o powerful_o convey_v to_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o powerful_o work_v together_o with_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n potential_o to_o the_o elect_a infant_n as_o they_o potential_o have_v faith_n and_o by_o god_n decree_n be_v ordain_v to_o believe_v and_o actual_o to_o those_o who_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o themselves_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o which_o spiritual_a life_n and_o quicken_a power_n they_o be_v enable_v according_a unto_o their_o age_n and_o growth_n in_o christ_n to_o move_v and_o work_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n even_o as_o the_o child_n which_o be_v newborn_a move_v as_o soon_o as_o it_o live_v first_o more_o weak_o and_o afterward_o more_o strong_o as_o it_o increase_v in_o age_n and_o growth_n in_o strength_n and_o stature_n neither_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o baptism_n thus_o quicken_a we_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o be_v limit_v and_o restrain_v to_o the_o time_n past_a or_o to_o the_o present_a act_n of_o administration_n as_o though_o it_o do_v no_o more_o but_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o mortify_v our_o original_a sin_n in_o which_o we_o be_v bear_v or_o raise_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n unto_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n bring_v we_o as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o birth_n and_o then_o utter_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v nurse_v and_o nourish_v by_o other_o mean_n but_o the_o power_n and_o vigour_n of_o it_o continue_v and_o extend_v itself_o to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n be_v recall_v to_o our_o mind_n and_o afresh_o apply_v by_o faith_n both_o to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n who_o virtue_n continue_v not_o only_o at_o the_o first_o act_n of_o seal_v but_o as_o long_o as_o the_o term_n specify_v in_o the_o writing_n and_o therefore_o must_v continue_v in_o full_a virtue_n for_o ever_o to_o our_o use_n see_v it_o be_v a_o seal_n affix_v to_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n and_o also_o with_o no_o less_o efficacy_n to_o mortify_v
great_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n which_o thou_o have_v former_o embrace_v with_o great_a love_n see_v by_o they_o thou_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v thy_o god_n and_o wound_v thou_o own_o conscience_n the_o other_o part_n of_o thy_o conversion_n be_v that_o thou_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o may_v serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n o_o israel_n if_o you_o return_v return_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o thou_o cease_v to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n unless_o thou_o become_v a_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n nor_o to_o be_v unblameable_a before_o man_n unless_o thou_o be_v holy_a before_o god_n nor_o to_o abstain_v from_o evil_a unless_o thou_o do_v good_a nor_o to_o keep_v thyself_o from_o misspend_v thy_o lord_n talon_n unless_o thou_o do_v by_o use_n increase_v it_o to_o thy_o master_n advantage_n and_o as_o in_o thy_o return_v there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o the_o object_n from_o not_o some_o but_o all_o evil_a not_o to_o some_o only_a but_o all_o good_a so_o if_o it_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v plain_o discern_v in_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o return_v and_o in_o the_o change_n of_o all_o his_o faculty_n and_o action_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o true_o repente_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o thy_o mind_n from_o the_o darkness_n of_o ignorance_n to_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n from_o error_n to_o truth_n in_o thy_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o purity_n in_o thy_o will_n refuse_v that_o evil_n which_o former_o it_o embrace_v and_o embrace_v that_o good_a which_o in_o time_n past_o it_o reject_v in_o thy_o heart_n from_o hardness_n to_o tenderness_n from_o security_n and_o impenitency_n to_o true_a repentance_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n for_o god_n sake_n from_o loathe_v of_o spiritual_a thing_n to_o hate_v of_o carnal_a and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o affection_n and_o passion_n if_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sincere_a 24._o ephes_n 4._o 23_o 24._o it_o begin_v inward_o in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o proceed_v to_o the_o outward_a part_n it_o begin_v in_o fervent_a desire_n proceed_v in_o good_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o show_v both_o in_o our_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o howsoever_o it_o be_v imperfect_a in_o respect_n of_o degree_n see_v we_o can_v never_o sufficient_o while_o we_o live_v here_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n nor_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o any_o such_o perfection_n as_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o thou_o do_v true_o repent_v o_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v a_o perfection_n of_o integrity_n whereby_o thou_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o purify_n of_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n outward_a and_o inward_a from_o corruption_n to_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n contain_v in_o they_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n which_o illustrate_v it_o the_o final_a cause_n and_o end_n of_o it_o be_v first_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o righteousness_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o magnify_v in_o his_o mercy_n when_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o condemn_v in_o thyself_o yea_o by_o thyself_o he_o pardon_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o justifi_v thou_o in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n second_o when_o out_o of_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o goodness_n he_o free_v thou_o from_o not_o only_o the_o guilt_n but_o also_o from_o the_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v by_o christ_n suffering_n and_o obedience_n three_o that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o shall_v glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n by_o mortify_v thy_o sin_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o thy_o new_a obedience_n final_o that_o thou_o may_v hereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o have_v the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o both_o in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v the_o inward_a purity_n and_o sanctity_n of_o thou_o my_o soul_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n and_o thy_o exercise_n of_o these_o inward_a grace_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n of_o righteousness_n and_o charity_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o of_o temperance_n &_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_a indevor_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n by_o conform_v they_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o his_o commandment_n the_o subject_n or_o person_n to_o who_o it_o only_o belong_v be_v the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a the_o repentance_n of_o all_o other_o be_v like_o that_o of_o cain_n esau_n ahab_n judas_n and_o all_o hypocrite_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o grace_n be_v exercise_v be_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o principal_o it_o keep_v its_o court_n of_o residence_n and_o show_v it_o chief_a virtue_n and_o power_n in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o above_o all_o other_o thy_o faculty_n in_o the_o change_n of_o thy_o mind_n and_o will_n thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o object_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o complete_a righteousness_n require_v in_o god_n law_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o flee_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o aspire_v that_o it_o which_o thou_o labour_v to_o mortify_v and_o kill_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o quicken_v and_o reviue_v the_o property_n and_o quality_n of_o it_o thou_o have_v before_o see_v in_o the_o several_a part_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o general_o consider_v be_v impenitency_n carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n in_o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o contrary_n to_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v pride_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o call_v such_o pharisaical_a justiciaries_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o a_o hard_a heart_n and_o sear_a conscience_n which_o can_v repent_v and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n worldly_a sorrow_n for_o carnal_a respect_n which_o cause_v death_n and_o hopeless_a sorrow_n which_o be_v void_a of_o faith_n end_v in_o despair_n and_o so_o plunge_v those_o which_o so_o repent_v with_o cain_n and_o judas_n into_o hellish_a condemnation_n now_o to_o what_o will_v thou_o compare_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o exceed_v all_o legal_a virtue_n in_o profit_n and_o necessity_n especial_o to_o we_o who_o be_v imperfect_a in_o they_o and_o be_v exceed_v of_o none_o but_o of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o stream_n and_o root_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v which_o if_o thou_o joine_v together_o and_o entertain_v they_o like_o love_a friend_n to_o live_v and_o lodge_v in_o thou_o no_o misery_n my_o soul_n can_v make_v thou_o miserable_a no_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n can_v hinder_v thy_o blessedness_n no_o imperfection_n of_o other_o virtue_n or_o duty_n can_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o fruition_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n whereas_o without_o these_o all_o other_o blessing_n be_v accurse_v unto_o thou_o all_o show_v of_o other_o grace_n false_a counterfeit_a and_o utter_o unprofitable_a to_o what_o then_o may_v thou_o compare_v this_o excellent_a grace_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v like_o the_o water_n of_o jordan_n which_o will_v purge_v thou_o from_o the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n not_o by_o it_o own_o inherent_a virtue_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n word_n and_o promise_n who_o have_v assure_v all_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n and_o infallible_a sign_n of_o faith_n which_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o true_o believe_v and_o be_v therefore_o purge_v from_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v like_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n which_o be_v fit_a
some_o delay_n we_o have_v most_o doubt_v of_o they_o final_o know_v that_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a merciful_a and_o bountiful_a both_o unto_o all_o his_o elect_a and_o particular_o unto_o we_o we_o must_v seek_v to_o confirm_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n and_o by_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o often_o he_o have_v pardon_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o seal_v this_o pardon_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o spirit_n how_o often_o we_o have_v taste_v how_o good_a he_o be_v in_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o bounty_n and_o in_o the_o sweet_a feel_n thereof_o have_v have_v our_o heart_n comfort_v and_o refresh_v the_o which_o experience_n of_o time_n past_a will_v much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_n 4._o rom._n 5._o 4._o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v make_v we_o whole_o to_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o to_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o 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cor._n 2._o 2._o namely_o this_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o himself_o in_o the_o crucify_a of_o his_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o not_o only_o to_o know_v the_o truth_n of_o it_o which_o may_v easy_o be_v attain_v unto_o by_o the_o relation_n and_o instruction_n of_o other_o in_o which_o sense_n he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n that_o he_o account_v all_o thing_n but_o loss_n 10._o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o 10._o for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o he_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o know_v he_o and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o suffering_n be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n that_o be_v not_o bare_o to_o know_v these_o thing_n or_o to_o believe_v they_o by_o faith_n but_o to_o have_v the_o experience_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n give_v 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so_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v accept_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o as_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o work_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o further_o we_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o also_o the_o like_a knowledge_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o course_n and_o action_n will_v be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o the_o same_o end_n as_o when_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v whole_o corrupt_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o original_a sin_n but_o also_o experimental_o feel_v the_o venom_n and_o vigour_n of_o it_o work_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o all_o wickedness_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v more_o and_o more_o to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v it_o when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n know_v our_o natural_a weakness_n and_o frailty_n whereby_o we_o be_v often_o overtake_v with_o manifold_a actual_a sin_n but_o also_o observe_v by_o particular_a experience_n our_o special_a slip_n and_o fall_v what_o corruption_n be_v most_o potent_a in_o we_o and_o unto_o what_o sin_n our_o nature_n be_v most_o prone_a and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o foil_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v not_o rest_v upon_o our_o own_o strength_n which_o so_o often_o fail_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o with_o more_o fervency_n crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o against_o our_o corruption_n and_o to_o subdue_v their_o power_n that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n when_o as_o we_o see_v that_o we_o be_v defective_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n we_o must_v also_o by_o experience_n observe_v unto_o what_o special_a duty_n we_o be_v most_o averse_a and_o which_o we_o perform_v with_o most_o difficulty_n betray_v in_o they_o our_o great_a want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v go_v about_o they_o with_o great_a resolution_n and_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o perform_v they_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o know_v that_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o also_o find_v by_o experience_n their_o particular_a tentation_n wherewith_o they_o most_o assault_v we_o and_o most_o often_o foil_v and_o overcome_v we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v in_o these_o regard_v keep_v a_o more_o special_a watch_n take_v more_o pain_n in_o repair_v these_o particular_a breach_n and_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o more_o courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o withstand_v they_o in_o the_o next_o encounter_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o experimental_a
natural_o in_o we_o no_o drop_n of_o grace_n and_o goodness_n but_o what_o we_o receive_v from_o god_n who_o be_v the_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n of_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n now_o as_o he_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o have_v appoint_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o conduit_n head_n so_o prayer_n to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o pipe_n whereby_o he_o will_v convey_v unto_o we_o these_o water_n of_o life_n which_o if_o we_o intermit_v not_o he_o will_v rich_o replenish_v we_o with_o all_o his_o grace_n but_o if_o we_o neglect_v this_o holy_a duty_n and_o yet_o imagine_v to_o receive_v any_o grace_n or_o spiritual_a strength_n from_o he_o it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o we_o shall_v cut_v off_o the_o pipe_n and_o yet_o imagine_v to_o fill_v the_o empty_a cistern_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v singular_a help_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n final_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n several_o serve_v as_o special_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o first_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n will_v withhold_v we_o from_o the_o commit_n of_o they_o while_o aggravate_v bewail_v and_o adiudging_a ourselves_o for_o they_o to_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o they_o have_v just_o deserve_v our_o heart_n be_v wrought_v unto_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o they_o when_o as_o we_o see_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o miserable_a fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o this_o curse_a root_n second_o because_o we_o can_v for_o shame_n commit_v those_o sin_n willing_o which_o we_o have_v humble_o confess_v and_o god_n have_v gracious_o pardon_v for_o what_o malefactor_n be_v so_o impudent_a as_o to_o commit_v those_o crime_n again_o which_o his_o prince_n of_o mere_a love_n have_v late_o remit_v and_o while_o he_o have_v as_o it_o be_v his_o pardon_n in_o his_o hand_n especial_o when_o he_o know_v that_o he_o must_v the_o next_o day_n again_o be_v arraign_v for_o they_o and_o stand_v at_o the_o bar_n at_o his_o sovereign_n mercy_n three_o because_o by_o often_o confession_n we_o search_v out_o our_o hide_a sin_n and_o ransack_v our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n so_o as_o they_o can_v lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o but_o be_v apprehend_v condemn_a and_o draw_v out_o to_o execution_n last_o because_o upon_o our_o confession_n receive_v at_o god_n hand_n assurance_n of_o pardon_n 47._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7._o luk._n 7._o 47._o according_a to_o his_o gracious_a promise_n we_o can_v but_o entire_o love_v he_o who_o have_v forgive_v we_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v loath_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v displease_v he_o and_o ready_a to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n by_o petition_n also_o we_o have_v no_o less_o help_n see_v thereby_o we_o come_v to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sight_n of_o our_o want_n which_o work_v in_o we_o a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n that_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o of_o our_o imperfection_n in_o our_o best_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v strive_v and_o labour_v after_o more_o perfection_n careful_o and_o conscionable_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o our_o desire_n may_v be_v satisfy_v see_v if_o we_o shall_v neglect_v they_o after_o we_o have_v make_v these_o earnest_a suit_n we_o shall_v both_o tempt_v the_o lord_n and_o discover_v our_o own_o gross_a hypocrisy_n in_o ask_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o care_v not_o to_o obtain_v again_o by_o these_o suit_n and_o request_n make_v unto_o god_n according_a to_o his_o 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o will_n we_o receive_v the_o gift_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n by_o regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v we_o see_v god_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v he_o unto_o those_o that_o ask_v he_o and_o together_o with_o he_o we_o obtain_v all_o god_n sanctify_v gift_n and_o grace_n which_o by_o the_o same_o mean_n be_v daily_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o and_o have_v such_o a_o quicken_a power_n virtue_n and_o vigour_n add_v unto_o they_o that_o they_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o constant_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n which_o otherwise_o lie_v dull_a and_o dead_a in_o we_o we_o shall_v become_v like_o a_o body_n without_o spirit_n lumpish_a and_o lazy_a in_o god_n service_n final_o by_o these_o suit_n and_o request_n our_o love_n be_v inflame_v upon_o our_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v hear_v and_o grant_v which_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o yield_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v and_o our_o affiance_n and_o hope_v strengthen_v in_o assure_a confidence_n and_o expectation_n of_o god_n help_n and_o assistance_n which_o will_v uphold_v we_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o much_o comfort_n and_o delight_n last_o thanksgiving_n be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o the_o same_o end_n while_o we_o recount_v and_o call_v to_o mind_n god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o rich_a mercy_n which_o of_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o desert_n of_o we_o he_o have_v from_o time_n to_o time_n multiply_v upon_o us._n all_o which_o if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a will_v be_v so_o many_o strong_a band_n of_o love_n to_o tie_v we_o unto_o obedience_n and_o to_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n see_v by_o they_o we_o serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v to_o do_v we_o shall_v play_v the_o notable_a hypocrite_n in_o profess_v that_o thankfulness_n with_o our_o lip_n which_o we_o neither_o have_v in_o our_o heart_n nor_o take_v any_o care_n to_o express_v in_o our_o life_n cap._n xxviii_o of_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a writing_n §._o sect._n 1_o who_o be_v to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o read_v the_o second_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o may_v be_v use_v by_o ourselves_o alone_o or_o with_o other_o be_v reading_z which_o be_v the_o peruse_n and_o study_v of_o religious_a writing_n for_o the_o information_n of_o our_o judgement_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o which_o exercise_n may_v be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v alone_o by_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o discourse_n of_o the_o mind_n either_o with_o or_o without_o the_o use_n of_o speech_n but_o with_o all_o necessary_o join_v together_o when_o we_o perform_v this_o duty_n with_o other_o in_o speak_v whereof_o let_v we_o first_o general_o observe_v who_o be_v to_o read_v and_o then_o the_o subâ—ect_a matter_n which_o be_v to_o be_v read_v of_o they_o for_o the_o first_o all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n without_o exception_n be_v tie_v to_o this_o duty_n who_o be_v any_o way_n able_a to_o perform_v it_o both_o the_o learned_a and_o unlearned_a the_o minister_n and_o common_a people_n the_o poor_a and_o rich_a man_n &_o woman_n young_a old_a and_o of_o middle_a age_n see_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o scripture_n have_v impose_v it_o as_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o all_o man_n thus_o he_o require_v that_o not_o only_o the_o levite_n but_o his_o whole_a people_n of_o israel_n shall_v continual_o study_v in_o the_o book_n of_o his_o law_n and_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n to_o speak_v and_o talk_v of_o it_o in_o all_o place_n that_o they_o shall_v bind_v the_o word_n of_o it_o 29._o deut._n 6._o 7_o 8_o 9_o matth._n 22._o 29._o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o their_o hand_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o their_o eye_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v write_v they_o upon_o the_o post_n of_o their_o house_n and_o on_o their_o gate_n to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o that_o they_o may_v often_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o read_v and_o study_v they_o our_o saviour_n christ_n also_o do_v exhort_v all_o to_o search_v the_o scripture_n and_o affirm_v this_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o error_n 39_o joh._n 5._o 39_o both_o in_o judgement_n and_o manner_n because_o man_n be_v not_o well_o acquaint_v with_o they_o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n write_v general_o to_o all_o say_v that_o have_v a_o more_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n that_o be_v more_o infallible_a than_o any_o revelation_n therefore_o they_o do_v well_o that_o they_o do_v take_v heed_n unto_o it_o as_o unto_o a_o 19_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 19_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o a_o dark_a place_n and_o the_o apostle_n write_v unto_o the_o roman_n say_v that_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v write_v aforetime_o be_v write_v for_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o
be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o christ_n our_o advocate_n and_o master_n of_o request_n to_o prefer_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n not_o plead_v our_o desert_n but_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o his_o father_n promise_n but_o also_o this_o high_a court_n of_o request_n night_n and_o day_n open_a unto_o uâ—_n that_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n we_o may_v make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o god_n with_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v §._o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o main_a privilege_n be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o seven_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o salvation_n with_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o their_o end_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v first_o of_o the_o public_a mean_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n which_o the_o most_o in_o the_o world_n have_v not_o at_o all_o but_o those_o only_a that_o live_v in_o the_o church_n of_o which_o the_o few_o and_o least_o number_n enjoy_v they_o to_o their_o use_n and_o benefit_n either_o because_o they_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v they_o or_o use_v they_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n without_o any_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o want_v in_o themselves_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o also_o the_o inward_a co-operation_n of_o 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o their_o use_n by_o reason_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o after_o they_o have_v long_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a â—dinances_n they_o be_v never_o the_o better_a but_o remain_v as_o ignorant_a and_o full_a of_o â—fidelity_n as_o impenitent_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o they_o be_v at_o the_o first_o yea_o in_o â—uth_n much_o the_o worse_o see_v for_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o preparation_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n god_n strong_a 16._o math._n 11._o 21._o rom._n 1._o 16._o power_n to_o theiâ—_n salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n become_v unto_o they_o the_o satur_n of_o death_n to_o their_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 29._o which_o be_v the_o â—ale_n of_o salvation_n through_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o it_o seal_v unto_o â—em_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o even_o their_o prayer_n themselves_o aâ—_n turn_v into_o sin_n while_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o they_o ought_v â—th_v faith_n and_o fervency_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o 13._o esa_n 29._o 13._o god_n with_o thâ—r_a lip_n only_o when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o whereas_o unto_o the_o godâ—_n they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n because_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n stir_v up_o their_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o they_o and_z giveth_z grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o after_o that_o manner_n as_o have_v before_o be_v sheâ—ed_v mix_v faith_n with_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o and_o that_o â—ot_n only_o a_o justify_n faith_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o please_v god_n but_o â—_o special_a faith_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o whereby_o they_o use_v god_n holy_a orâ—ances_n without_o doubt_v assure_v themselves_o that_o he_o will_v according_a â—o_o his_o gracious_a promise_n accompany_v their_o diligent_a careful_a 6._o jam._n 1._o 6._o and_o conscionable_a use_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o second_o the_o godly_a have_v this_o privilege_n more_o peculiar_a uâ—to_n themselves_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o private_a mean_n before_o speak_v of_o as_o watchfulness_n meditation_n examination_n of_o themselves_o private_a prayer_n and_o tâ—e_v rest_n see_v scarce_o any_o but_o they_o use_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v slight_o cold_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n whereas_o god_n give_v they_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o and_o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o the_o which_o he_o also_o satisfi_v while_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a for_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o this_o also_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v these_o great_a privilege_n and_o not_o only_o have_v and_o use_v they_o with_o other_o but_o also_o have_v they_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n that_o they_o may_v become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o our_o salvation_n without_o which_o our_o nourishment_n itself_o will_v turn_v to_o poison_n and_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v abuse_v by_o we_o for_o want_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n will_v but_o harden_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n and_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o eight_o main_a privilege_n iâ—_n that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o eight_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o their_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n they_o have_v many_o slip_n and_o fall_v yet_o they_o shall_v never_o fall_v away_o and_o though_o they_o err_v sometime_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n yet_o they_o return_v into_o it_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o redeem_v this_o lose_a time_n with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n in_o god_n service_n so_o that_o though_o there_o may_v be_v and_o be_v some_o ill_a premise_n in_o their_o life_n which_o true_o fear_v god_n yet_o they_o always_o make_v a_o good_a conclusion_n though_o they_o have_v many_o rub_n in_o the_o â—beay_n yet_o at_o length_n they_o come_v safe_o to_o their_o journey_n end_n and_o though_o â—hey_n have_v many_o fault_n and_o fail_n in_o their_o life_n yet_o they_o be_v always_o bleâ—d_v in_o their_o death_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n mark_v the_o perfect_a â—n_n and_o behold_v 37._o psal_n 37._o 37._o the_o upright_o for_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n and_o that_o of_o thâ—_n preacher_n though_o a_o sinner_n do_v ill_o a_o hundred_o time_n and_o his_o day_n be_v prolong_v yet_o sure_o i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v befoâ—â—_n he_o the_o which_o their_o perseverance_n in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o the_o end_n â—_o not_o ground_v upon_o themselves_o or_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o grace_n which_o â—ey_n have_v receive_v for_o then_o it_o be_v but_o a_o poor_a privilege_n which_o woulâ—_n every_o day_n be_v subject_a to_o lose_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o gâ—d_n his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n assist_v and_o strengthen_v they_o for_o it_o be_v god_n whicâ—â—stablisheth_v we_o 21._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21._o in_o christ_n it_o be_v his_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stande_v â—st_z against_o all_o 12._o eph._n 6._o 10_o 12._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n it_o be_v his_o power_n â—hereby_o we_o be_v 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n and_o though_o we_o be_v able_a tâ—_n do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o can_v with_o the_o apostle_n do_v all_o thing_n though_o the_o power_n 3_o col._n 3._o 3_o of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o neither_o be_v our_o spiritual_a lifâ—_n in_o our_o own_o custody_n but_o it_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v it_o stand_v not_o upon_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o own_o free_a will_n but_o of_o god_n will_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n that_o of_o â—ll_a which_o he_o have_v 39_o joh._n 6._o 39_o give_v he_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v one_o but_o
he_o by_o a_o absolute_a faith_n when_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n for_o it_o but_o we_o must_v examine_v his_o tentation_n by_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n which_o will_v easy_o discover_v the_o fraud_n weakness_n and_o maliciousness_n of_o they_o for_o nothing_o give_v satan_n more_o advantage_n against_o weak_a christian_n than_o their_o readiness_n to_o give_v credit_n to_o his_o tentation_n without_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o touchstone_n of_o god_n truth_n four_o if_o satan_n take_v advantage_n from_o the_o humour_n of_o melancholy_n abound_v in_o we_o to_o fill_v and_o fraught_v our_o heart_n with_o these_o scruple_n &_o fear_n we_o must_v use_v the_o help_n of_o the_o skilful_a physician_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o this_o cause_n that_o so_o the_o effect_n may_v cease_v and_o withal_o ask_v the_o counsel_n of_o some_o judicious_a &_o faithful_a divine_a who_o may_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o way_n &_o resolve_v our_o doubt_n upon_o who_o judgement_n ground_v upon_o god_n word_n we_o must_v more_o rest_v then_o upon_o our_o own_o weak_a conceit_n and_o opinion_n especial_o be_v thus_o blind_v with_o those_o black_a and_o foggy_a mist_n which_o false_a fear_n and_o melancholy_n have_v cast_v before_o they_o five_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v our_o heart_n possess_v and_o replenish_v with_o the_o true_a and_o filial_a fear_n of_o god_n spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v zealous_a in_o god_n service_n and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v no_o room_n for_o these_o panic_n and_o superstitious_a fear_n nor_o any_o advantage_n give_v to_o satan_n of_o seize_v upon_o we_o with_o his_o suggestion_n last_o we_o must_v careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v ourselves_o over_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o these_o scruple_n and_o fear_n either_o to_o do_v or_o not_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n because_o of_o some_o evil_n threaten_v but_o in_o thing_n indifferent_a it_o be_v our_o best_a course_n to_o resist_v the_o tentation_n by_o do_v the_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o be_v suggest_v if_o christian_a prudence_n tell_v we_o that_o it_o be_v convenient_a all_o circumstance_n consider_v and_o in_o thing_n lawful_a or_o unlawful_a we_o be_v to_o perform_v or_o omit_v they_o not_o out_o of_o scrupulous_a fear_n of_o any_o evil_n threaten_v by_o the_o tempter_n from_o which_o god_n be_v al-sufficient_a to_o shield_v we_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n because_o he_o in_o his_o word_n have_v command_v or_o forbid_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o carnal_a fear_n be_v a_o great_a hindrance_n unto_o godliness_n and_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o second_o we_o be_v hinder_v by_o carnal_a fear_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n while_o thereby_o we_o be_v move_v to_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o though_o we_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n or_o if_o we_o have_v begin_v well_o yet_o we_o shall_v never_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n the_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n which_o across_o we_o in_o these_o course_n and_o the_o manifold_a and_o malicious_a tentation_n and_o persecution_n which_o be_v raise_v against_o we_o by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o fear_v our_o mind_n be_v trouble_v our_o heart_n vex_v and_o turmoil_v our_o courage_n quail_v our_o resolution_n weaken_v and_o we_o utter_o disable_v and_o discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o this_o course_n of_o christianity_n when_o as_o we_o have_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n of_o proceed_v &_o continue_v inâ—â—_n unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v the_o which_o tentation_n be_v much_o strengthen_v when_o we_o see_v the_o many_o faint_n and_o fayling_n of_o other_o that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n have_v either_o neglect_v the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o or_o perform_v they_o to_o little_a purpose_n in_o a_o cold_a formal_a &_o careless_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o end_n have_v whole_o desist_v &_o return_v back_o to_o their_o old_a profaneness_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v we_o must_v know_v that_o never_o any_o do_v serious_o &_o sincere_o seek_v god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n but_o they_o have_v assure_o find_v he_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o fayling_n and_o relapse_n of_o hypocrite_n &_o temporary_n if_o our_o own_o conscice_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n second_o our_o faintness_n and_o weakness_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v we_o walk_v not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v we_o nor_o by_o virtue_n of_o our_o own_o resolution_n &_o endeavour_n but_o of_o god_n gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o justify_v but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o &_o free_v we_o as_o well_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o which_o if_o we_o apprehend_v by_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n final_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n if_o disclaim_v our_o own_o strength_n we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n see_v he_o be_v able_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o enable_v we_o likewise_o who_o be_v impotent_a in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n 38._o phil._n 1._o 6._o &_o 4._o 13._o joh._n 10._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 36_o 38._o through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n to_o arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n the_o prosperity_n or_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o to_o put_v out_o and_o extinguish_v our_o love_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n until_o by_o walk_v in_o they_o we_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o carnal_a sorrow_n be_v a_o impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o we_o be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o carnal_a sorrow_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n for_o if_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n then_o must_v it_o need_v also_o disable_v we_o unto_o all_o action_n of_o life_n be_v make_v as_o unfit_a for_o they_o hereby_o as_o a_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n to_o perform_v any_o work_n of_o the_o live_n now_o this_o heaviness_n &_o excessive_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o diverse_a cause_n as_o first_o from_o the_o sight_n &_o sense_n of_o our_o innumerable_a &_o grievous_a sin_n when_o as_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n &_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o mere_o arise_v out_o of_o servile_a fear_n &_o self-love_n apprehend_v god_n terrible_a judgement_n against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n second_o from_o the_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o unmortified_a corruption_n do_v rage_n &_o sway_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o god_n service_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o sin_n that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n &_o weakness_n that_o we_o can_v with_o no_o comfort_n look_v upon_o they_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v imperfect_a &_o continual_o assault_v with_o our_o contrary_a corruption_n our_o faith_n with_o doubt_v our_o affiance_n with_o diffidence_n our_o humility_n with_o pride_n our_o repentance_n with_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n three_o from_o our_o weakness_n in_o faith_n persuade_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o our_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n four_o from_o spiritual_a desertion_n whereby_o god_n estrange_v himself_o from_o we_o and_o seem_v to_o have_v leave_v and_o forsake_v us._n five_o from_o our_o faint_a and_o fail_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o often_o relapse_n into_o sin_n six_o from_o our_o manifold_a and_o sharp_a affliction_n which_o
and_o branch_n thereof_o and_o the_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o but_o also_o the_o mean_n both_o public_a and_o private_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v and_o persuade_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o likewise_o have_v show_v the_o great_a and_o most_o usual_a let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o man_n be_v common_o hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o also_o we_o may_v remove_v and_o overcome_v they_o and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o thou_o will_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o alone_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n now_o that_o he_o have_v so_o plain_o discover_v it_o unto_o thou_o for_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o thou_o never_o to_o have_v know_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o godliness_n then_o after_o thou_o know_v it_o not_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o see_v the_o servant_n 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n heretofore_o thy_o ignorance_n may_v somewhat_o extenuate_v thy_o sin_n and_o neglect_v of_o god_n service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o mitigate_v also_o thy_o punishment_n because_o thou_o may_v pretend_v thy_o willingness_n to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n but_o that_o thou_o do_v want_v a_o guide_n to_o go_v before_o thou_o but_o now_o this_o pretence_n be_v take_v away_o and_o thou_o quite_o leave_v without_o all_o excuse_n for_o what_o can_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o minister_n do_v more_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o thy_o precious_a soul_n then_o to_o show_v thou_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o it_o to_o make_v know_v unto_o thou_o what_o thou_o must_v do_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v and_o the_o mean_n also_o whereby_o 37._o act._n 2._o 37._o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o to_o exhort_v and_o persuade_v thou_o by_o effectual_a reason_n to_o use_v these_o mean_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o this_o way_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o to_o remove_v all_o those_o impediment_n which_o may_v otherwise_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n o_o let_v not_o therefore_o his_o so_o great_a grace_n be_v unto_o thou_o not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o also_o to_o thy_o loss_n let_v nor_o o_o let_v not_o these_o my_o poor_a yet_o painful_a labour_n which_o i_o have_v undertake_v with_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o with_o comfort_n and_o finish_v with_o joy_n that_o i_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o thy_o salvation_n rise_v up_o as_o a_o witness_n against_o thou_o at_o that_o great_a day_n because_o thou_o have_v only_o read_v they_o and_o after_o cast_v they_o 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