sort_n man_n corrupt_a nature_n yet_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v lose_v again_o but_o whoso_o once_o of_o malice_n fall_v from_o it_o can_v never_o be_v repair_v chap._n vi_o of_o the_o church_n under_o the_o law_n the_o church_n be_v one_o and_o can_v be_v divide_v but_o have_v regard_n to_o the_o diversity_n of_o god_n dispensation_n it_o may_v be_v distinguish_v into_o the_o church_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o church_n in_o the_o new_a that_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n have_v diverse_a rite_n ceremony_n and_o sacrifice_n figure_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o good_a thing_n we_o have_v in_o he_o especial_o among_o the_o jew_n his_o then_o peculiar_a people_n whereby_o the_o dispensation_n of_o those_o time_n be_v more_o obscure_a and_o less_o accompany_v with_o knowledge_n and_o other_o grace_n but_o of_o all_o these_o thing_n as_o also_o of_o their_o sacrament_n which_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o outward_a sign_n be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o legal_a paedagogie_n 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in_o the_o covenant_n the_o form_n whereof_o be_v thus_o or_o to_o this_o effect_n for_o the_o bread_n take_v you_o eat_v you_o this_o be_v my_o body_n which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o for_o the_o cup_n drink_v you_o all_o of_o this_o for_o this_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o many_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n do_v this_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o shall_v drink_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v apostle_n inspire_v by_o who_o ministry_n be_v write_v the_o book_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n prophet_n evangelist_n pastor_n teacher_n etc._n etc._n chap._n viii_o of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n elect._n thus_o far_o of_o the_o outward_a church_n the_o other_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n elect_n draw_v to_o believe_v in_o christ_n ordinary_o by_o preach_v wherefore_o with_o these_o god_n make_v indeed_o his_o covenant_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o our_o 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beginning_n when_o he_o arise_v and_o begin_v to_o renew_v the_o world_n regeneration_n be_v our_o spiritual_a incorporate_n into_o christ_n every_o member_n in_o his_o due_a proportion_n whereby_o be_v one_o with_o he_o through_o he_o with_o god_n and_o his_o spirit_n we_o we_o become_v god_n child_n by_o adoption_n of_o a_o regenerate_a estate_n there_o be_v two_o degree_n as_o it_o be_v two_o age_n infancy_n and_o man_n estate_n infancy_n which_o be_v during_o this_o life_n by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o word_n and_o imperfect_o seal_v up_o in_o our_o own_o inward_a assurance_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o in_o the_o world_n discern_v of_o it_o and_o grow_v according_a as_o our_o faith_n do_v grow_v and_o this_o be_v call_v the_o state_n or_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n man_n estate_n which_o be_v after_o this_o life_n by_o sight_n and_o therefore_o immediate_o by_o christ_n spirit_n and_o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o that_o be_v call_v the_o state_n or_o kingdom_n 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more_o now_o require_v but_o that_o sin_n bear_v not_o the_o rule_n in_o we_o and_o our_o work_n of_o righteousness_n though_o all_o mingle_v with_o sin_n be_v not_o only_o please_v unto_o god_n through_o his_o forgiveness_n of_o the_o sin_n but_o have_v beside_o of_o god_n free_a goodness_n look_v upon_o they_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o son_n special_a promise_n of_o reward_n make_v unto_o they_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v redemption_n whereby_o free_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n himself_o become_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o he_o make_v we_o bless_v by_o the_o participation_n of_o his_o blessedness_n our_o blessedness_n in_o this_o estate_n stand_v first_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n anew_o whereby_o all_o thing_n not_o the_o calamity_n and_o trouble_n of_o this_o life_n and_o also_o death_n itself_o but_o even_o our_o very_a sin_n turn_v unto_o our_o good_a and_o in_o the_o assurance_n whereof_o we_o have_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n second_o in_o that_o we_o be_v make_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o have_v continual_a access_n with_o boldness_n into_o his_o presence_n three_o in_o our_o former_a sovereignty_n and_o power_n over_o the_o creature_n whereof_o come_v free_a liberty_n of_o use_v they_o all_o and_o deliverance_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o satan_n this_o also_o as_o a_o noble_a access_n add_v thereunto_o that_o the_o holy_a angel_n themselves_o be_v make_v minister_n for_o our_o good_a four_o in_o a_o spiritual_a glory_n and_o wisdom_n and_o other_o grace_n after_o this_o life_n come_v the_o fullness_n of_o blessedness_n more_o or_o less_o according_a to_o the_o diverse_a measure_n of_o our_o faith_n here_o to_o the_o soul_n in_o heaven_n present_o after_o death_n till_o the_o latter_a day_n at_o what_o time_n our_o body_n be_v raise_v up_o glorious_a the_o whole_a man_n shall_v meet_v christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n in_o the_o air_n and_o there_o receive_v sentence_n of_o all_o fullness_n of_o blessedness_n for_o ever_o which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v take_v up_o into_o heaven_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o ascension_n certain_a man_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n resurrection_n rise_v again_o and_o be_v already_o with_o he_o in_o heaven_n so_o be_v enoch_n and_o elias_n both_o alive_a assume_v thither_o those_o that_o be_v live_v at_o the_o latter_a day_n shall_v sudden_o be_v change_v after_o the_o dead_a be_v once_o rise_v the_o creature_n also_o for_o our_o sake_n shall_v then_o be_v renew_v into_o a_o glorious_a estate_n not_o subject_a to_o corruption_n a_o table_n of_o all_z the_o principal_a point_n handle_v in_o this_o book_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o scope_n and_o drift_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o divinity_n fol._n 1._o the_o part_n 6._o of_o god_n his_o be_v life_n understanding_n and_o
to_o be_v preach_v sacrament_n and_o other_o holy_a thing_n to_o be_v administer_v here_o 19_o here_o matth._n 16._o 19_o therefore_o be_v the_o lively_a note_n and_o mark_n of_o a_o church_n the_o scripture_n style_v they_o by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o 20._o the_o matth._n 28._o 19_o 20._o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o prime_a and_o principal_n be_v his_o word_n whereof_o we_o have_v speak_v already_o the_o treasure_n of_o all_o heavenly_a knowledge_n 2._o knowledge_n rom._n 3._o 2._o this_o say_v the_o apostle_n to_o the_o roman_n be_v the_o chief_a of_o those_o excellency_n which_o the_o jew_n have_v above_o other_o man_n that_o unto_o they_o be_v commit_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n or_o as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o hosh_n 8._o 12._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d prophet_n speak_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o law_n wherefore_o god_n word_n and_o precept_n david_n do_v many_o time_n call_v 〈◊〉_d call_v whereunto_o it_o seem_v paul_n do_v allude_v 1._o tim._n 6._o 20._o &_o 2._o tim._n 1._o 14_o in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thing_n deposit_v in_o regard_v whereof_o the_o church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 15._o be_v 1._o tim._n 3._o 15._o the_o pillar_n and_o sâ—ate_n of_o truth_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n be_v not_o where_o to_o be_v find_v but_o there_o it_o be_v error_n lie_v superstition_n &_o deceit_n whatsoever_o come_v not_o from_o hence_o the_o church_n only_o be_v the_o golden_a candlestick_a figure_v in_o the_o law_n which_o hold_v up_o the_o eternal_a truth_n of_o god_n to_o give_v light_n unto_o all_o the_o world_n and_o there_o light_n be_v to_o be_v have_v when_o darkness_n cover_v the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o earth_n beside_o preach_v for_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n of_o it_o be_v a_o voice_n preach_v be_v a_o instruction_n of_o the_o church_n by_o lively_a voice_n instruction_n by_o word_n of_o mouth_n open_v and_o interpret_n the_o scripture_n render_v the_o sense_n thereof_o draw_v the_o doctrine_n that_o be_v to_o be_v gather_v from_o they_o make_v use_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o for_o the_o edification_n and_o build_n up_o of_o our_o faith_n which_o the_o apostle_n by_o a_o metaphor_n from_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o law_n call_v 15._o call_v 2._o tim._n 2._o 15._o cut_v aright_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n it_o stand_v not_o in_o the_o bare_a and_o naked_a read_n of_o they_o and_o that_o you_o may_v see_v nehe._n 8._o 8_o 9_o where_o the_o people_n abide_v in_o their_o stand_n the_o levite_n teach_v they_o the_o law_n first_o reading_z it_o distinct_o then_o render_v the_o sense_n by_o the_o scripture_n itself_o so_o luk._n 4._o 17_o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o our_o saviour_n come_v into_o the_o synagogue_n there_o be_v give_v he_o the_o book_n of_o the_o prophet_n esay_n which_o when_o he_o have_v unfold_v and_o read_v a_o portion_n of_o that_o scripture_n he_o fold_v the_o book_n and_o give_v it_o again_o to_o he_o that_o wait_v and_o sit_v down_o and_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o in_o the_o synagogue_n be_v fasten_v on_o he_o he_o begin_v to_o say_v unto_o they_o to_o day_n be_v this_o scripture_n fulfil_v in_o your_o ear_n and_o of_o this_o instruction_n by_o word_n of_o mouth_n it_o please_v god_n to_o make_v choice_n rather_o than_o of_o read_v for_o that_o it_o pierce_v deep_a into_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n of_o man_n and_o more_o do_v affect_v he_o and_o that_o through_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n who_o use_v the_o zeal_n of_o the_o speaker_n for_o the_o quicken_a and_o put_v of_o life_n into_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v the_o argument_n matter_n or_o subject_n must_v be_v of_o and_o concern_v christ_n in_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n christ_n by_o teach_v our_o own_o corruption_n and_o impotency_n to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o therefore_o the_o necessity_n we_o have_v to_o fly_v to_o he_o who_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n that_o he_o that_o glori_v may_v glory_v in_o the_o lord_n wherein_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o ministry_n of_o moses_n or_o of_o the_o law_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v oppose_v they_o 2._o cor._n 3._o 6._o who_o also_o have_v enable_v we_o to_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n not_o of_o the_o letter_n but_o of_o the_o spirit_n so_o rom._n 1._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o he_o show_v he_o be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o apostle_n and_o set_v apart_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n of_o god_n concern_v his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o rom._n 10._o 8._o this_o be_v that_o word_n of_o faith_n that_o we_o preach_v in_o like_a sort_n it_o be_v say_v of_o philip_n when_o he_o come_v down_o unto_o samaria_n that_o he_o preach_v unto_o they_o christ_n act._n 8._o 5._o peter_z also_o act._n 10._o 43_o 44._o declare_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o that_o which_o he_o be_v charge_v of_o god_n to_o preach_v unto_o the_o people_n to_o be_v this_o that_o by_o his_o name_n shall_v every_o one_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n reprove_v sin_n and_o that_o by_o doctrine_n or_o exhortation_n doctrine_n in_o lay_v forth_o the_o truth_n and_o confute_v of_o contrary_a error_n exhortation_n to_o apply_v it_o also_o to_o all_o good_a use_n of_o comfort_v denounce_v stir_v up_o reprove_v the_o part_n of_o this_o instruction_n of_o the_o church_n be_v doctrine_n and_o exhortation_n both_o comprehend_v rom._n 12._o 7_o 8._o doctrine_n by_o lay_v forth_o the_o truth_n and_o confute_v of_o contrary_a error_n that_o so_o the_o purity_n of_o faith_n may_v always_o remain_v sound_a and_o uncorrupt_a in_o the_o church_n exhortation_n which_o sharpen_v the_o word_n and_o set_v a_o edge_n upon_o it_o by_o apply_v the_o same_o and_o make_v use_n of_o it_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o people_n require_v and_o these_o two_o apt_o answer_v to_o the_o two_o part_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n his_o mind_n or_o understanding_n and_o his_o will_n and_o affection_n both_o which_o by_o this_o mean_v god_n provide_v for_o sacrament_n or_o outward_a sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v a_o sacrament_n be_v it_o have_v the_o name_n sacrament_n from_o the_o military_a oath_n that_o soldier_n take_v to_o do_v faithful_a service_n to_o their_o captain_n for_o in_o like_a manner_n we_o in_o the_o sacrament_n swear_v our_o allegiance_n to_o christ_n and_o to_o fight_v under_o his_o banner_n against_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n it_o be_v also_o call_v a_o mystery_n or_o hide_a thing_n because_o beside_o the_o outward_a sign_n there_o be_v somewhat_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a in_o the_o definition_n of_o a_o sacrament_n i_o observe_v first_o they_o be_v outward_a and_o earthly_a thing_n to_o be_v see_v and_o feel_v serve_v for_o the_o help_n of_o our_o weakness_n which_o if_o we_o be_v all_o spirit_n we_o need_v not_o second_o they_o be_v sign_n as_o it_o be_v say_v gen._n 17._o 11._o sign_n a_o sign_n and_o rom._n 4._o 11._o the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n peter_z call_v they_o type_n and_o figure_n 1._o pet._n 3._o 21._o therefore_o they_o serve_v as_o badge_n to_o distinguish_v true_a professor_n from_o infidel_n and_o heathen_a man_n and_o as_o monument_n to_o bring_v heavenly_a thing_n to_o our_o remembrance_n so_o say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n luke_n 19_o 22._o do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o and_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o 26._o the_o 1._o cor._n 11._o 26._o corinth_n as_o oft_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n you_o publish_v the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v three_o the_o end_n why_o god_n do_v give_v they_o be_v to_o be_v covenant_n and_o seal_v of_o the_o covenant_n not_o sign_n only_o but_o seal_n and_o pledge_n for_o the_o persuasion_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o confirm_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o those_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n which_o already_o we_o have_v and_o do_v enjoy_v that_o be_v to_o say_v christ_n himself_o and_o consequent_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n and_o withal_o 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as_o some_o 30._o some_o luke_n 18._o 30._o mark_v 10._o 30._o other_o where_o the_o scripture_n take_v it_o the_o life_n that_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o but_o the_o world_n here_o restore_v in_o and_o through_o christ_n even_o from_o the_o first_o promise_n make_v in_o paradise_n and_o full_o to_o be_v perfect_v when_o god_n shall_v be_v all_o in_o all_o for_o the_o world_n corrupt_v by_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n that_o whereof_o all_o man_n natural_o be_v member_n go_v under_o the_o name_n of_o the_o old_a world_n 15._o world_n 2._o pet._n 3._o 15._o this_o wherein_o righteousness_n dwell_v of_o the_o new_a to_o note_v more_o express_o the_o quality_n of_o this_o new_a world_n world_n a_o heavenly_a world_n i_o call_v it_o heavenly_a as_o the_o scripture_n do_v in_o diverse_a place_n oppose_v it_o to_o that_o which_o be_v terrene_a and_o earthly_a this_o be_v not_o say_v 15._o say_v jam._n 3._o 15._o james_n the_o wisdom_n that_o come_v from_o above_o but_o earthly_a natural_a devilish_a and_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o colossian_n 5._o colossian_n coloss_n 3._o 1_o 2_o 5._o seek_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o where_o christ_n be_v sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n mind_n the_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o not_o which_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n &c_n &c_n so_o to_o the_o philip._n 20._o philip._n phil._n 3._o 19_o 20._o who_o end_n be_v destruction_n which_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n but_o our_o conversation_n or_o if_o you_o will_v free-burgesship_a be_v in_o heaven_n wherefore_o the_o city_n whereof_o we_o be_v thus_o free_a burgess_n be_v call_v 12._o call_v reu._n 3._o 12._o the_o city_n of_o god_n 19_o god_n reu._n 21._o â—_o &_o 22._o 19_o the_o holy_a city_n 2._o city_n reu._n 3._o 12._o &_o 21._o 2._o new_a jerusalem_n which_o come_v down_o from_o god_n out_o of_o heaven_n 26._o heaven_n gal._n 4._o 26._o jerusalem_n above_o which_o as_o it_o be_v there_o say_v be_v the_o mother_n of_o we_o all_o the_o world_n therefore_o thus_o form_v and_o fashion_v anew_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n be_v a_o everlasting_a world_n the_o citizen_n and_o free_a burgess_n 7._o burgess_n esay_n 44._o 7._o a_o everlasting_a people_n christ_n the_o prince_n 6._o prince_n esay_n 9_o 6._o father_n of_o eternity_n and_o the_o kingdom_n itself_o a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n that_o shall_v not_o have_v any_o end_n so_o say_v daniel_n 44._o daniel_n dan._n 2._o 44._o it_o shall_v destroy_v and_o consume_v all_o other_o kingdom_n but_o itself_o shall_v stand_v for_o ever_o 14._o ever_o dan._n 7._o 14._o his_o dominion_n be_v a_o perpetual_a dominion_n that_o can_v pass_v and_o his_o kingdom_n a_o kingdom_n that_o can_v be_v destroy_v and_o the_o prophet_n mica_n 7._o mica_n micab_n 4._o 7._o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n jehovah_n shall_v reign_v over_o they_o in_o mount_n zion_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o for_o evermore_o this_o be_v it_o which_o the_o 33._o the_o luke_n 1._o 33._o angel_n tell_v marie_n he_o shall_v reign_v over_o the_o house_n of_o jacob_n for_o ever_o and_o of_o his_o kingdom_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n for_o where_o it_o 24._o it_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 24._o be_v say_v that_o this_o kingdom_n must_v have_v a_o end_n and_o that_o he_o shall_v deliver_v it_o up_o to_o god_n his_o father_n we_o must_v understand_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v two_o way_n to_o be_v consider_v one_o as_o he_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o be_v the_o head_n of_o his_o church_n which_o can_v have_v any_o end_n for_o he_o must_v continue_v the_o head_n of_o his_o church_n for_o ever_o wherefore_o the_o word_n which_o be_v common_o translate_v end_n may_v perhaps_o in_o that_o place_n rather_o signify_v perfection_n this_o kingdom_n of_o his_o be_v so_o far_o from_o have_v a_o end_n with_o the_o end_n and_o dissolution_n of_o the_o world_n that_o contrariwise_o it_o shine_v and_o show_v itself_o most_o when_o all_o his_o enemy_n shall_v be_v subdue_v under_o his_o foot_n that_o he_o may_v reign_v glorious_a in_o his_o saint_n who_o be_v then_o whole_o lead_v and_o govern_v by_o his_o spirit_n shall_v not_o so_o much_o be_v subject_a to_o he_o as_o knit_v and_o unite_v with_o he_o but_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v also_o take_v for_o that_o government_n which_o for_o the_o church_n sake_n and_o to_o bring_v man_n to_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o have_v over_o all_o the_o world_n beside_o bridle_v and_o subdue_a satan_n sin_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o then_o shall_v cease_v when_o have_v finish_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o full_a and_o perfect_a redemption_n he_o shall_v crown_v with_o immortality_n those_o that_o be_v he_o our_o saviour_n christ_n compare_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n weak_o here_o by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o by_o mean_n of_o the_o word_n ordinary_o which_o be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n heaven_n to_o 31._o to_o math._n 13._o 31._o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n which_o be_v at_o the_o first_o the_o least_o of_o all_o seed_n become_v very_o great_a and_o to_o 33._o to_o math._n 11._o 33._o leaven_v which_o at_o the_o first_o be_v in_o some_o part_n of_o the_o dough_n but_o in_o time_n spread_v itself_o over_o the_o whole_a lump_n teach_v we_o the_o order_n and_o manner_n of_o god_n proceed_n in_o the_o thing_n that_o have_v be_v handle_v the_o beginning_n weak_a and_o tender_a all_o perfection_n reserve_v till_o we_o come_v to_o heaven_n whereupon_o this_o part_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n be_v distinguish_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n 21._o h_o esay_n 59_o 21._o and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v and_o stand_v by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o by_o the_o word_n the_o subject_n of_o faith_n ordinary_o that_o in_o the_o church_n of_o believer_n the_o word_n and_o the_o spirit_n do_v always_o go_v together_o the_o church_n never_o destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n never_o separate_v from_o the_o word_n as_o the_o prophet_n join_v they_o by_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n esay_n 59_o 21._o 59_o esay_n 59_o 21._o this_o be_v my_o covenant_n with_o they_o say_v jehovah_n my_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o thou_o and_o my_o word_n which_o i_o have_v put_v in_o thy_o mouth_n shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n seed_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o for_o evermore_o so_o vain_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v whilst_o we_o live_v spirit_n anabaptist_n and_o such_o like_a fanatical_a spirit_n in_o this_o world_n to_o dream_v of_o a_o spirit_n without_o the_o word_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n therefore_o work_v by_o faith_n the_o work_n itself_o must_v needs_o be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n weak_a and_o imperfect_a as_o that_o be_v but_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n come_v to_o see_v glory_n perfect_o hereafter_o by_o sight_n and_o therefore_o immediate_o by_o christ_n spirit_n &_o that_o be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n christ_n all_o thing_n shall_v be_v wrought_v by_o the_o present_a behold_v of_o he_o the_o vision_n of_o his_o face_n and_o the_o immediate_a work_n of_o his_o spirit_n there_o shall_v then_o be_v 23._o be_v reu._n 21._o 22_o 23._o no_o temple_n but_o the_o lord_n god_n almighty_a and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o temple_n for_o when_o the_o faith_n whereby_o now_o we_o walk_v must_v cease_v than_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o administer_a of_o the_o sacrament_n shall_v also_o cease_v the_o 10_o the_o 1._o cor._n 13._o 9_o 10_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o whether_o prophesy_v and_o interpretation_n of_o the_o scripture_n or_o speak_v of_o strange_a tongue_n which_o god_n in_o those_o beginning_n of_o the_o gospel_n grace_v his_o church_n withal_o for_o the_o win_n of_o man_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faith_n or_o knowledge_n and_o instruction_n of_o other_o be_v the_o ordinary_a way_n whereby_o we_o attain_v here_o to_o knowledge_n they_o shall_v cease_v and_o be_v abolish_v for_o when_o in_o god_n himself_o we_o shall_v behold_v all_o thing_n then_o to_o no_o purpose_n shall_v these_o help_n serve_v which_o now_o we_o use_v either_o to_o teach_v or_o to_o be_v teach_v wherefore_o here_o be_v all_o and_o all_o manner_n of_o perfection_n 2._o perfection_n 1._o john_n 3._o 2._o when_o he_o shall_v be_v manifest_v say_v john_n 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 this_o so_o great_a a_o work_n to_o make_v the_o world_n anew_o the_o resurrection_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n scripture_n common_o
in_o the_o end_n death_n which_o be_v the_o separation_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n yet_o in_o all_o this_o some_o relic_n of_o former_a dignity_n do_v remain_v namely_o in_o the_o mind_n common_a principle_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a spark_n of_o that_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o some_o seed_n of_o conscience_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v whole_o sinful_a and_o do_v but_o serve_v partly_o to_o keep_v man_n from_o break_v forth_o without_o all_o shame_n or_o regard_n of_o honesty_n partly_o to_o make_v they_o unexcusable_a in_o the_o body_n a_o kind_n of_o majesty_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n a_o certain_a sovereignty_n that_o keep_v in_o awe_n the_o brute_n creature_n the_o creature_n here_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n receive_v a_o impair_v of_o his_o first_o perfection_n so_o much_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o part_n the_o fullness_n of_o the_o curse_n after_o death_n be_v damnation_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n in_o soul_n present_o till_o the_o latter_a day_n at_o what_o time_n god_n for_o that_o purpose_n raise_v up_o their_o body_n the_o whole_a man_n shall_v receive_v the_o like_a doom_n and_o execution_n according_o a_o miserable_a change_n to_o such_o man_n as_o then_o be_v live_v shall_v be_v instead_o of_o a_o death_n and_o rise_v from_o it_o the_o creature_n be_v then_o also_o subject_a to_o a_o utter_a abolition_n the_o second_o book_n of_o divinity_n of_o emanvel_n god_n and_o man_n our_o redeemer_n chap._n 1._o of_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o that_o doctrine_n which_o we_o have_v concern_v god._n the_o other_o follow_v concern_v emanuel_n god_n with_o us._n emanuel_n god_n with_o we_o be_v in_o one_o person_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o very_a man_n conceive_v of_o a_o virgin_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v also_o christ_n or_o anoint_v call_v of_o his_o father_n ever_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n to_o be_v a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n of_o a_o covenant_n to_o save_v through_o faith_n in_o he_o that_o be_v by_o apprehend_v of_o the_o covenant_n certain_a few_o man_n who_o god_n his_o father_n have_v choose_v from_o eternity_n and_o give_v unto_o he_o to_o set_v forth_o in_o they_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o mercy_n this_o covenant_n be_v call_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o ratify_v by_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o make_v it_o have_v also_o the_o name_n of_o a_o testament_n be_v always_o one_o and_o the_o same_o in_o substance_n it_o be_v nevertheless_o distinguish_v or_o distinct_o to_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o old_a and_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o old_a testament_n be_v the_o covenant_n through_o christ_n to_o come_v the_o new_a testament_n be_v the_o covenant_n through_o christ_n already_o come_v jesus_n the_o son_n of_o marie_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n of_o the_o office_n of_o mediation_n there_o be_v two_o part_n priesthood_n and_o kingdom_n priesthood_n be_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o do_v to_o god_n for_o those_o elect._n the_o part_n be_v oblation_n and_o intercession_n oblation_n be_v the_o offer_v up_o of_o himself_o for_o they_o it_o stand_v in_o two_o thing_n first_o the_o sanctify_a of_o his_o humane_a nature_n in_o all_o holiness_n from_o the_o very_a first_o moment_n of_o his_o conception_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o mediation_n then_o in_o the_o perform_n of_o the_o most_o excellent_a measure_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o can_v possible_o fall_v unto_o any_o creature_n one_o principal_a part_n whereof_o be_v his_o suffering_n in_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o whole_a curse_n both_o that_o of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o fullness_n of_o it_o due_a unto_o they_o after_o death_n all_o which_o he_o full_o satisfy_v the_o curse_n upon_o we_o here_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n the_o fullness_n of_o the_o curse_n upon_o the_o cross_n and_o death_n by_o die_v under_o the_o power_n whereof_o he_o lie_v three_o day_n in_o the_o grave_n this_o righteousness_n or_o obedience_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o who_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n do_v consequent_o merit_v a_o like_a supreme_a measure_n of_o blessedness_n evident_o see_v in_o the_o g_o 〈…〉_o s_o that_o do_v follow_v his_o suffering_n and_o be_v in_o soul_n or_o body_n apart_o or_o joint_o in_o they_o both_o in_o soul_n he_o go_v to_o heaven_n present_o after_o death_n his_o body_n he_o rail_v from_o the_o dead_a glorious_a the_o three_o day_n at_o the_o daâ—â—ning_n of_o the_o day_n in_o his_o whole_a person_n soul_n and_o body_n join_v together_o he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n the_o forty_o day_n after_o his_o resurrection_n and_o there_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o be_v to_o say_v imoy_v all_o sovereignty_n power_n and_o glory_n hitherto_o of_o oblation_n intercession_n be_v the_o continual_a present_v of_o his_o merit_n to_o god_n his_o father_n on_o the_o behalf_n of_o those_o elect._n chap._n iii_o of_o christ_n government_n of_o the_o world_n in_o general_n such_o be_v the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n his_o kingdom_n follow_v kingdom_n be_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o do_v from_o god_n for_o those_o elect._n the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n have_v two_o part_n one_o whereby_o he_o govern_v all_o the_o world_n according_a to_o their_o own_o nature_n since_o the_o fall_n in_o the_o angel_n perfect_a in_o devil_n and_o man_n corrupt_v in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n pervert_v chap._n four_o of_o the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o word_n the_o other_o which_o be_v unto_o his_o church_n a_o company_n of_o man_n cull_v out_o of_o the_o world_n this_o latter_a part_n contain_v his_o prophetical_a office_n and_o that_o which_o the_o scripture_n by_o excellency_n term_v the_o kingdom_n prophetical_a office_n whereby_o he_o have_v a_o church_n unto_o himself_o by_o his_o word_n and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v his_o publish_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o of_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v call_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o new_a be_v call_v the_o gospel_n chap._n v._n of_o the_o outward_a church_n his_o church_n be_v the_o outward_a church_n or_o the_o church_n of_o god_n elect._n outward_a be_v of_o those_o that_o profess_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o several_a company_n that_o assemble_v for_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o word_n be_v so_o many_o church_n and_o member_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o in_o every_o of_o these_o god_n have_v always_o some_o that_o be_v his_o indeed_o their_o child_n also_o be_v of_o the_o church_n upon_o the_o outward_a church_n christ_n bestow_v gift_n both_o for_o the_o church_n common_a good_a and_o for_o a_o man_n be_v own_o private_a for_o the_o common_a good_a be_v first_o thing_n commit_v to_o the_o church_n keep_v then_o ministery_n and_o grace_n the_o thing_n commit_v be_v his_o word_n whereof_o we_o have_v speak_v to_o be_v preach_v sacrament_n to_o be_v administer_v and_o 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will_v holiness_n petition_n 1._o petition_n kindness_n truth_n justice_n mercy_n blessedness_n kingdom_n power_n glory_n wisdom_n infiniteness_n singleness_n of_o nature_n eternity_n vnchangeablenesse_n 7._o that_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n 26_o of_o the_o person_n in_o god_n 27_o the_o distinction_n of_o person_n 31_o the_o three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n 31_o the_o incommunicable_a property_n whereby_o they_o be_v distinguish_v 34_o the_o godhead_n of_o the_o son_n 35_o the_o godhead_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 53_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o order_n of_o administration_n thereof_o 60_o petition_n 2._o petition_n of_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n the_o eternity_n cause_n generality_n of_o the_o same_o 61_o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o creation_n of_o all_o thing_n 64_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n 72_o 73_o six_o day_n worke._n 74_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o creature_n 75_o the_o holiness_n &_o happiness_n of_o the_o principal_a creature_n angel_n &_o men._n 75_o of_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n 77_o chap._n four_o of_o god_n providence_n extend_v to_o all_o person_n and_o action_n 82_o his_o free_a and_o absolute_a dispensation_n 94_o the_o inevitable_a necessity_n of_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o counsel_n 101_o the_o end_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o providence_n 109_o chap._n v._o of_o the_o honour_n due_a to_o god_n that_o his_o will_v be_v do_v 112_o petition_n 3._o petition_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n that_o teach_v the_o will_n of_o god_n or_o the_o duty_n we_o owe_v unto_o he_o 114_o five_o thing_n which_o the_o law_n of_o god_n general_o require_v or_o which_o be_v to_o concur_v in_o every_o duty_n 1._o to_o do_v all_o that_o be_v command_v 114_o 2._o to_o do_v whatsoever_o we_o do_v as_o unto_o god_n 114_o 3._o that_o there_o bean_n integrity_n or_o right_a frame_n and_o disposition_n of_o all_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n both_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n 115_o 4._o to_o do_v it_o with_o the_o whole_a strength_n 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in_o the_o first_o institution_n the_o morality_n 169_o chap._n ix_o the_o five_o commandment_n of_o duty_n to_o magistrate_n minister_n parent_n master_n husband_n and_o from_o they_o again_o 175_o of_o duty_n to_o equal_n 186_o the_o due_a respect_n we_o be_v to_o have_v to_o ourselves_o 187_o chap._n x._o the_o sixth_o commandment_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o mercy_n 188_o of_o meekness_n gentleness_n a_o peaceable_a disposition_n put_v up_o of_o wrong_n 191_o of_o kindness_n pity_v and_o help_v our_o neighbour_n in_o distress_n forgive_a offence_n overcome_v evil_a with_o good_n 194_o chap._n xi_o the_o seven_o commandment_n of_o chastity_n of_o holy_a marriage_n incest_n and_o polygamy_n of_o contract_n of_o matrimony_n of_o uncleanness_n buggery_n adultery_n fornication_n rapt_v of_o modesty_n and_o temperance_n 198_o chap._n xii_o the_o eight_o commandment_n of_o just_a deal_n and_o the_o contrary_a theft_n oppression_n extortion_n usury_n etc._n etc._n 207_o of_o frugality_n liberality_n hospitality_n 210_o chap._n xiii_o the_o nine_o commandment_n of_o prudence_n a_o righteous_a sentence_n slander_v hear_v of_o jales_n flatter_v and_o dissemble_v 212_o of_o deceit_n in_o bargayn_v buy_v and_o sell_v remove_v bound_n fraudulent_a withhold_a of_o good_n game_n and_o other_o unlawful_a trade_n 214_o of_o take_v thing_n in_o the_o best_a part_n and_o the_o contrary_n evil_a suspicion_n and_o sinister_a censure_n 218_o chap._n xiiii_o the_o ten_o commandment_n of_o covetousness_n self-love_n envy_n etc._n etc._n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n of_o life_n and_o death_n 222_o christ_n the_o covenant_n of_o work_n serve_v in_o this_o our_o corrupt_a estate_n not_o to_o justify_v but_o to_o lead_v we_o unto_o christ_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o fall_n of_o angel_n and_o men._n the_o reason_n of_o their_o fall_n the_o time_n when_o they_o fall_v 227_o special_a to_o the_o fall_n of_o angel_n their_o sin_n what_o it_o be_v the_o number_n that_o fall_v their_o captain_n and_o ringleader_n 228_o of_o the_o deutâ—s_n damnation_n in_o hell_n the_o release_n which_o god_n do_v sometime_o give_v they_o and_o why_o 230_o of_o their_o full_a damnation_n in_o the_o latter_a day_n 232_o of_o the_o elect_a angel_n that_o do_v not_o fall_v 232_o chap._n xvii_o special_a to_o the_o fall_n of_o man._n their_o sin_n what_o it_o be_v the_o actor_n that_o have_v a_o hand_n in_o it_o 233_o in_o adam_n and_o eve_n all_o mankind_n do_v fall_v 236_o of_o the_o total_a corruption_n of_o man_n nature_n 237_o of_o the_o curse_n of_o this_o life_n 243_o of_o the_o remnâ—nts_n of_o god_n image_n 249_o of_o the_o impair_n of_o the_o creature_n 252_o of_o man_n damnation_n 252_o of_o the_o abolition_n of_o the_o creature_n 255_o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o book_n chap._n i._n of_o christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n his_o godhead_n humane_a nature_n respect_n christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n who_o the_o 3._o last_o petition_n do_v respect_n the_o union_n of_o they_o into_o one_o person_n and_o why_o all_o this_o be_v necessary_a fol._n 267_o of_o christ_n office_n of_o mediation_n of_o his_o appointment_n and_o call_v thereunto_o when_o it_o begin_v that_o it_o belong_v to_o whole_a christ_n and_o be_v appropriate_a unto_o he_o for_o who_o he_o make_v mediation_n and_o wherein_o his_o mediation_n lie_v 278_o of_o god_n covenant_n the_o end_n and_o fruit_n the_o substance_n or_o foundation_n the_o mean_n or_o condition_n the_o extent_n of_o the_o covenant_n 283_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n above_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n of_o the_o old_a and_o the_o new_a testament_n 307_o of_o predestination_n both_o election_n and_o reprobation_n 283_o of_o the_o word_n purpose_n predestination_n prescience_n or_o foreknowledge_n of_o the_o number_n of_o god_n elect_n the_o cause_n the_o subordinate_a mean_n the_o eternity_n and_o immutabilitie_n the_o end_n of_o god_n predestinate_a decree_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n his_o call_v thereunto_o the_o eternity_n of_o it_o he_o our_o only_a priest_n 311_o of_o the_o sanctification_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n 312_o of_o christ_n righteousness_n or_o obedience_n 314_o of_o his_o suffering_n in_o what_o nature_n and_o what_o thing_n he_o suffer_v 315_o of_o satisfaction_n how_o it_o be_v and_o when_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o 322_o of_o christ_n resurrection_n ascension_n glorification_n 326_o of_o his_o intercession_n 330_o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n his_o call_v and_o invest_v into_o it_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o 332_o of_o his_o government_n of_o the_o world_n in_o general_n the_o largeness_n of_o his_o power_n the_o quality_n of_o administration_n the_o fruit_n of_o it_o 334_o chap._n four_o of_o christ_n prophetical_a office_n 343_o of_o his_o word_n the_o author_n the_o matter_n the_o ministerial_a instrument_n the_o perfection_n of_o his_o doctrine_n 345_o of_o the_o promise_n and_o the_o gospel_n 347_o of_o the_o outward_a church_n the_o condition_n of_o it_o to_o be_v subject_a to_o error_n to_o be_v mingle_v of_o good_a and_o bad_a the_o privilege_n of_o the_o outward_a church_n and_o of_o every_o member_n thereof_o 348_o of_o the_o sacrament_n 360_o of_o ministery_n preach_v of_o the_o word_n public_a prayer_n administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 366_o of_o the_o ministry_n of_o man_n inspire_v of_o a_o lively_a voice_n of_o the_o scripture_n the_o truth_n holiness_n authority_n perfection_n of_o the_o same_o and_o of_o miracle_n 368_o of_o grace_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o public_a function_n 377_o of_o knowledge_n 378_o of_o a_o taste_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o sin_n against_o the_o holy-ghost_n 379_o chap._n v._o of_o the_o church_n under_o the_o law_n 387_o of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n baptism_n and_o the_o
know_v all_o the_o secret_n of_o his_o father_n as_o perfect_o as_o if_o they_o be_v number_v before_o he_o must_v not_o he_o needs_o be_v wise_a himself_o and_o of_o a_o understanding_n substance_n and_o how_o can_v he_o else_o be_v tempt_v as_o paul_n 9_o paul_n 1._o cor._n 10._o 9_o say_v that_o some_o of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o wilderness_n tempt_v he_o to_o conclude_v what_o can_v be_v more_o plain_a then_o that_o in_o the_o â—0_n the_o proâ—_n 8._o â—0_n proverb_n where_o he_o be_v say_v before_o the_o world_n be_v make_v to_o have_v be_v the_o daily_a delight_n of_o god_n sport_v before_o he_o continual_o and_o in_o john_n 17._o 5._o to_o have_v be_v glorious_a with_o his_o father_n before_o the_o world_n be_v whereunto_o add_v the_o effect_n attribute_v unto_o he_o he_o 〈◊〉_d he_o gen._n 32._o 4._o 〈◊〉_d with_o moses_n 〈◊〉_d wrestle_v with_o jacob_n speak_v and_o bless_v he_o come_v out_o from_o the_o father_n when_o he_o 18._o he_o john_n 16._o 18._o come_v into_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n touch_v the_o spirit_n although_o we_o grant_v this_o word_n to_o be_v often_o use_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o cause_n sometime_o for_o the_o motion_n and_o work_v of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o faithful_a as_o when_o 19_o when_o 1_o thess_n 5._o 19_o paul_n say_v quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n sometime_o for_o the_o grace_n and_o gift_n themselves_o wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o which_o sense_n 4._o sense_n act_n 2._o 4._o the_o diversity_n of_o tongue_n be_v call_v the_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o there_o want_v not_o infinite_a testimony_n to_o prove_v the_o spirit_n proper_o take_v not_o only_o distinct_a from_o the_o grace_n which_o it_o work_v which_o the_o apostle_n do_v most_o 18._o most_o 1._o cor._n 12._o 18._o evident_o say_v there_o be_v diversity_n of_o grace_n but_o the_o selfsame_o spirit_n but_o to_o be_v withal_o a_o live_n and_o understand_v substance_n therefore_o to_o he_o be_v attribute_v will_n and_o that_o a_o most_o free_a and_o 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and_o abuse_v the_o world_n change_v himself_o into_o a_o thousand_o form_n for_o grant_v the_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v person_n true_o subsist_v divine_a eternal_a and_o uncreated_a yet_o he_o take_v away_o all_o distinction_n between_o the_o father_n and_o they_o &_o make_v but_o one_o person_n in_o the_o godhead_n as_o if_o god_n be_v term_v the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n no_o otherwise_o then_o as_o we_o term_v one_o and_o the_o same_o man_n to_o be_v wise_a learned_a rich_a etc._n etc._n several_a and_o distinct_a person_n when_o john_n 1._o john_n john_n 1._o 1._o say_v that_o the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n that_o be_v with_o the_o father_n as_o in_o another_o 2._o another_o 1._o john_n 2._o 2._o place_n he_o do_v expound_v it_o if_o he_o do_v not_o mean_a that_o it_o have_v some_o thing_n proper_a to_o itself_o beside_o the_o essence_n common_a with_o they_o both_o he_o have_v which_o be_v to_o be_v detest_a mistake_v his_o kind_n of_o 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