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a_o watch_n always_o before_o the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n 4.29_o psa_fw-la 34.13_o psal_n 39.1_o epn._n 4.29_o and_o enter_v into_o a_o covenant_n with_o ourselves_o that_o no_o corrupt_a communication_n proceed_v out_o of_o our_o mouth_n let_v yea_o yea_o and_o nay_o nay_o 5.37_o matth._n 5.37_o truth_n and_o integrity_n be_v the_o rule_n and_o standard_n of_o all_o our_o discourse_n and_o deal_n with_o one_o another_o and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o shall_v pray_v unto_o god_n devout_o and_o incessant_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v so_o to_o sanctify_v our_o speech_n that_o it_o may_v minister_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o mutual_a comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 3_o action_n watchfulness_n over_o all_o our_o action_n we_o be_v oblige_v to_o be_v true_o circumspect_a in_o and_o watchful_a over_o all_o our_o action_n herein_o always_o propose_v god_n glory_n the_o happiness_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o as_o the_o end_n and_o his_o holy_a and_o 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which_o our_o faithful_a and_o most_o merciful_a highpriest_n offer_v up_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o method_n which_o he_o use_v both_o by_o his_o active_a and_o passive_a obedience_n to_o perfect_v the_o great_a work_n and_o business_n of_o our_o redemption_n we_o shall_v consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n the_o benefit_n result_v from_o this_o great_a propitiation_n and_o then_o deduce_v some_o inference_n from_o it_o by_o way_n of_o application_n and_o 1_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n propitiation_n benefit_n of_o this_o propitiation_n by_o the_o infinite_a merit_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n have_v purchase_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o justification_n of_o our_o person_n and_o upon_o the_o tolerable_a and_o easy_a condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n we_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o that_o holiness_n and_o freedom_n which_o we_o lose_v by_o the_o fall_n and_o defection_n of_o our_o 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reasonable_a command_n in_o many_o thousand_o instance_n both_o by_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n for_o all_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v make_v our_o atonement_n either_o by_o satisfy_v of_o god_n justice_n for_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o life_n past_a or_o by_o our_o perfect_a and_o unsinning_a obedience_n to_o his_o law_n for_o the_o future_a and_o therefore_o it_o will_v be_v but_o just_a with_o god_n to_o inflict_v the_o severe_a punishment_n upon_o we_o and_o judge_v we_o according_a to_o those_o law_n which_o we_o have_v so_o wicked_o and_o wilful_o violate_v but_o our_o gracious_a god_n be_v please_v in_o great_a mercy_n and_o compassion_n to_o undo_v sinner_n to_o send_v his_o own_o son_n as_o we_o have_v see_v in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n â—_o gal._n 4._o â—_o to_o satisfy_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o have_v thereby_o purchase_v indemnity_n and_o impunity_n for_o the_o transgressor_n of_o it_o and_o we_o be_v hereby_o deliver_v not_o only_o from_o the_o burdensome_a yoke_n of_o all_o the_o mosaic_a performance_n by_o nail_v they_o to_o his_o cross_n but_o he_o have_v so_o mitigate_v the_o penalty_n and_o limit_v the_o obligation_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n that_o though_o we_o fail_v in_o our_o duty_n and_o obedience_n to_o it_o yet_o if_o we_o do_v not_o wilful_o continue_v in_o a_o state_n of_o impenitency_n but_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o and_o hearty_o sorrowful_a for_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o life_n past_a if_o we_o exercise_v a_o true_a faith_n in_o christ_n our_o redeemer_n and_o be_v watchful_a over_o ourselves_o in_o the_o more_o pious_a and_o prudent_a conduct_n of_o our_o life_n for_o the_o future_a then_o i_o say_v upon_o our_o sincere_a endeavour_n and_o hearty_a compliance_n with_o these_o condition_n he_o will_v make_v up_o all_o our_o defect_n and_o by_o his_o imputative_a righteousness_n satisfy_v the_o law_n for_o we_o for_o there_o be_v now_o no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n 3_o by_o the_o efficacious_a merit_n of_o christ_n obedience_n and_o suffering_n we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o sting_n and_o terror_n of_o death_n now_o death_n be_v the_o stipend_n and_o wage_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v due_a to_o every_o man_n since_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o he_o that_o labour_v the_o whole_a day_n diligent_o and_o painful_o in_o his_o call_v have_v not_o a_o more_o just_a title_n to_o his_o wage_n than_o the_o wilful_a and_o impenitent_a sinner_n have_v to_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a death_n but_o the_o second_o adam_n have_v conquer_v the_o grave_a pull_v out_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o give_v we_o a_o certain_a title_n to_o a_o blissful_a immortality_n so_o that_o though_o the_o dissolution_n of_o our_o body_n may_v be_v above_o all_o terrible_a thing_n most_o dreadful_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n yet_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n death_n it_o will_v be_v sanctify_v and_o make_v easy_a to_o we_o and_o the_o worst_a office_n that_o death_n can_v do_v to_o a_o sincere_a believer_n be_v only_o to_o send_v his_o body_n to_o the_o grave_a a_o place_n of_o ease_n and_o silence_n and_o his_o soul_n to_o eternal_a bliss_n beside_o all_o its_o harbinger_n and_o concomitant_n as_o affliction_n infirmity_n disease_n etc._n etc._n will_v not_o only_o prove_v tolerable_a and_o easy_a for_o a_o good_a man_n to_o bear_v but_o will_v turn_v to_o advantage_n and_o become_v matter_n of_o our_o great_a triumph_n and_o exaltation_n 4_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n have_v conquer_v the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o infernal_a power_n by_o the_o wonderful_a efficacy_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n this_o politic_a potent_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n be_v such_o from_o the_o beginning_n and_o all_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o adam_n must_v expect_v the_o same_o measure_n from_o he_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n he_o know_v that_o christ_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v pronounce_v and_o execute_v that_o dreadful_a sentence_n against_o he_o and_o therefore_o so_o many_o of_o his_o friend_n and_o relative_n as_o come_v within_o his_o clutch_n shall_v smart_v for_o it_o but_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o highpriest_n of_o our_o profession_n though_o he_o have_v not_o absolute_o destroy_v yet_o very_o much_o limit_v his_o power_n and_o authority_n those_o idolatrous_a religion_n which_o he_o so_o much_o glory_v in_o heretofore_o be_v since_o his_o come_v creep_v into_o some_o private_a corner_n of_o the_o world_n his_o oracle_n be_v silence_v and_o he_o seldom_o possess_v the_o body_n of_o man_n or_o appear_v in_o their_o shape_v as_o former_o but_o see_v he_o be_v not_o yet_o bind_v up_o in_o those_o chain_n of_o darkness_n which_o shall_v eternal_o confine_v he_o he_o will_v lose_v no_o opportunity_n in_o set_v all_o his_o engine_n and_o instrument_n on_o work_n to_o entrap_v and_o ensnare_v poor_a sinner_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o if_o possible_a as_o unhappy_a and_o miserable_a as_o himself_o but_o this_o be_v our_o comfort_n and_o happiness_n that_o though_o the_o devil_n may_v now_o and_o then_o tempt_v we_o to_o sin_n yet_o our_o bless_a lord_n so_o exceed_v tender_a of_o our_o welfare_n that_o he_o will_v cither_o countermine_v his_o stratagem_n if_o we_o be_v good_a christian_n or_o furnish_v we_o with_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o grace_n and_o power_n to_o resist_v and_o repel_v they_o we_o have_v indeed_o some_o instance_n in_o sacred_a history_n of_o those_o who_o have_v be_v yield_v a_o prey_n to_o he_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o for_o that_o very_a end_n and_o purpose_n that_o their_o victory_n over_o he_o may_v become_v more_o illustrious_a and_o their_o example_n be_v leave_v we_o on_o record_n as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o holy_a job_n etc._n etc._n that_o they_o may_v be_v
hearty_o zealous_a for_o and_o extreme_o tender_a of_o our_o welfare_n with_o the_o censer_n of_o his_o own_o merit_n in_o his_o hand_n to_o stop_v the_o plague_n and_o apply_v sovereign_a and_o save_a remedy_n to_o our_o wound_a and_o languish_a spirit_n he_o pray_v most_o affectionate_o and_o incessant_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o pity_n and_o care_n of_o our_o infirmity_n 16._o rom._n 8.33_o 34._o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o heb._n 4.14_o 15_o 16._o for_o the_o relief_n of_o all_o our_o necessity_n for_o the_o defence_n of_o our_o person_n for_o victory_n over_o temptation_n for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o whole_a nature_n for_o our_o near_a union_n with_o he_o and_o the_o father_n 24._o joh._n 14.16_o joh._n 17.1_o 2_o 9_o 15_o 17_o 20_o 24._o even_o in_o this_o world_n and_o for_o our_o future_a glorification_n with_o he_o in_o heaven_n and_o that_o eternal_o and_o this_o be_v our_o great_a comfort_n and_o happiness_n that_o if_o we_o be_v good_a christian_n his_o prayer_n will_v be_v successful_a for_o we_o and_o he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o concern_v for_o his_o votary_n now_o then_o former_o for_o the_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n do_v neither_o slumber_n nor_o sleep_n 121.4_o ps_n 121.4_o but_o be_v the_o same_o merciful_a intercessor_n for_o his_o servant_n yesterday_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o and_o as_o he_o pray_v effectual_o for_o we_o so_o 2_o he_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o offer_v up_o all_o our_o prayer_n and_o holy_a performance_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o we_o 10._o and_o present_v our_o prayer_n to_o he_o tota_n congregatio_fw-la societasque_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la offertur_fw-la deo_fw-la per_fw-la sacerdotem_fw-la magnum_fw-la aug._n de_fw-fr civit._fw-la dei_fw-la lib._n 10._o and_o intercede_v powerful_o for_o their_o reward_n and_o acceptance_n all_o our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n as_o confession_n petition_n thanksgiving_n intercession_n voluntary_a restraint_n self-resignations_a all_o our_o seasonable_a word_n and_o action_n our_o pious_a thought_n and_o inclination_n our_o virtuous_a and_o gracious_a disposition_n our_o passion_n and_o suffering_n be_v continual_o offer_v up_o with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o importunity_n for_o their_o acceptance_n by_o our_o compassionate_a &_o faithful_a highpriest_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n heavenly_a grace_n and_o to_o encourage_v we_o herein_o though_o we_o sometime_o fail_v in_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n or_o man_n and_o be_v draw_v into_o sin_n unaware_o by_o infirmity_n or_o surprise_n yet_o he_o pity_v and_o pray_v for_o our_o pardon_n 2._o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o and_o if_o we_o be_v humble_a and_o penitent_a his_o redundant_fw-la merit_v will_n atone_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o manifold_a defect_n and_o indeed_o if_o we_o consider_v the_o many_o slip_v and_o infirmity_n we_o be_v daily_o guilty_a of_o and_o the_o great_a neglect_v even_o in_o our_o best_a performance_n we_o have_v needs_o of_o such_o a_o highpriest_n to_o intercede_v continual_o to_o the_o father_n for_o we_o but_o here_o we_o must_v remark_n that_o christ_n pray_v not_o for_o the_o world_n not_o for_o those_o who_o be_v wilful_o disobedient_a &_o impenitent_a 5.6_o joh._n 17.9_o rev._n 6.10_o 1_o joh._n 5.6_o or_o who_o live_v in_o a_o habitual_a course_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o do_v rather_o deprecate_v the_o father_n against_o those_o wretched_a enemy_n of_o his_o church_n and_o religion_n and_o as_o this_o may_v be_v a_o terror_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o dissolute_a so_o it_o may_v be_v the_o great_a encouragement_n imaginable_a to_o the_o conscientious_a and_o upright_a christian_a it_o must_v therefore_o near_o concern_v we_o to_o be_v very_o prudent_a and_o circumspect_a in_o all_o our_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n lest_o by_o our_o disobedience_n and_o unbelief_n we_o lose_v our_o propriety_n and_o interest_n in_o those_o merciful_a intercession_n and_o omnipotent_a prayer_n whereby_o if_o we_o be_v faithful_a &_o obedient_a it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v miscarry_v 3_o by_o his_o meritorious_a intercession_n if_o we_o comply_v with_o the_o recite_v condition_n he_o procure_v we_o a_o free_a access_n by_o the_o spirit_n unto_o the_o father_n that_o we_o may_v present_v our_o petition_n ourselves_o for_o all_o thing_n we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o if_o we_o ask_v they_o in_o his_o name_n for_o it_o be_v by_o christ_n only_o 8.3_o joh._n 16_o 2d_o 24_o 26_o 26_o rev._n 8.3_o that_o we_o come_v with_o boldness_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o have_v admission_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o and_o if_o our_o devout_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n be_v sprinkle_v with_o his_o blood_n and_o perfume_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o intercession_n we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o their_o reward_n and_o acceptance_n with_o the_o father_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n wherefore_o all_o our_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n etc._n etc._n must_v be_v conclude_v according_a to_o the_o church_n prescription_n which_o be_v ground_v upon_o apostolical_a practice_n in_o his_o name_n to_o who_o be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o now_o as_o christ_n our_o most_o merciful_a highpriest_n do_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o intercede_v for_o we_o for_o the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o service_n and_o dispose_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n to_o pray_v successful_o for_o our_o self_n so_o two_o 84.11_o he_o bless_v we_o ps_n 84.11_o he_o do_v sanctify_v and_o bless_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o the_o abundance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o glory_n for_o he_o bless_v we_o in_o our_o many_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a deliverance_n from_o the_o temptation_n and_o tyranny_n of_o devil_n and_o wicked_a men._n he_o bless_v we_o in_o turn_v away_o every_o one_o of_o we_o from_o our_o iniquity_n 3.26_o act_n 3.26_o in_o sanctify_v our_o whole_a nature_n by_o the_o lively_a influence_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o by_o the_o wonderful_a effusion_n of_o his_o exciting_a prevent_v and_o restrain_v grace_n whereby_o he_o keep_v we_o back_o from_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o holy_a here_o as_o before_o that_o we_o may_v be_v happy_a for_o ever_o it_o be_v very_o observable_a since_o our_o bless_a saviour_n exaltation_n that_o his_o true_a and_o faithful_a convert_v be_v far_o more_o expert_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o divine_a mystery_n more_o religious_a and_o circumspect_a in_o their_o word_n and_o action_n more_o seraphic_a and_o affectionate_a in_o their_o devotion_n and_o those_o very_a slip_v and_o indiscretion_n they_o be_v guilty_a of_o do_v seldom_o escape_v without_o some_o regret_n and_o reluctancy_n and_o be_v therefore_o doubtless_o consistent_a with_o the_o sincerity_n of_o their_o regenerate_a state_n and_o that_o he_o will_v bless_v we_o immeasurable_o after_o this_o life_n be_v most_o certain_a and_o evident_a from_o holy_a scripture_n but_o we_o can_v yet_o 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if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o on_o the_o contrary_a if_o we_o deny_v he_o he_o will_v also_o deny_v we_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o we_o be_v oblige_v by_o the_o law_n of_o that_o new_a covenant_n which_o christ_n now_o mediate_a in_o heaven_n for_o we_o to_o believe_v repent_v pray_v read_v and_o meditate_v on_o the_o holy_a scripture_n hear_v god_n word_n receive_v the_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v sincere_a in_o all_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n and_o that_o general_a term_n of_o godliness_n whereby_o we_o be_v render_v capable_a of_o the_o blessing_n of_o this_o and_o a_o future_a life_n do_v eminent_o comprehend_v all_o these_o nor_o have_v we_o any_o real_a title_n to_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n mediatorship_n in_o heaven_n but_o by_o our_o sincere_a endeavour_n to_o observe_v and_o comply_v with_o these_o tolerable_a and_o easy_a condition_n beside_o there_o can_v be_v no_o
preservation_n of_o the_o king_n be_v most_o excellent_a majesty_n james_n the_o second_o etc._n etc._n and_o all_o the_o royal_a family_n bless_v the_o whole_a clergy_n but_o he_o especial_o who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o in_o this_o parish_n together_o with_o all_o the_o nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n that_o they_o may_v all_o become_v active_a instrument_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o king_n person_n honour_n and_o interest_n and_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o his_o true_o loyal_a peaceable_a &_o obedient_a subject_n visit_v we_o pray_v thou_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o blessing_n all_o our_o relation_n friend_n and_o benefactor_n forgive_v the_o injury_n commit_v against_o thou_o and_o we_o by_o all_o our_o enemy_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o distress_a person_n with_o the_o steadfast_a belief_n of_o sure_a confidence_n in_o and_o a_o patient_a 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and_o convenient_a for_o we_o we_o sincere_o beg_v at_o thy_o hand_n for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a in_o who_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n we_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o family_n o_o lord_n the_o almighty_a creator_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o merciful_a redeemer_n of_o mankind_n who_o see_v our_o down_n lying_n and_o uprising_n and_o to_o who_o the_o darkness_n and_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o infinite_a purity_n and_o holiness_n nor_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o admirable_a perfection_n and_o essential_a glory_n by_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o creature_n for_o thou_o reprove_v thy_o angel_n of_o folly_n and_o the_o heaven_n be_v impure_a before_o thou_o much_o more_o may_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a estate_n and_o condition_n make_v we_o just_o ashamed_a and_o afraid_a to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n to_o our_o soul_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v every_o where_o manifest_a in_o the_o visible_a administration_n of_o thy_o providence_n we_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o to_o accept_v of_o this_o evening_n oblation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n which_o we_o desire_v with_o all_o humility_n to_o present_v a_o holy_a live_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v confess_v o_o lord_n and_o in_o great_a bitterness_n of_o spirit_n lament_v and_o bewail_v our_o detestable_a impiety_n unworthiness_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o that_o we_o have_v wilful_o trample_v upon_o thy_o sovereign_a power_n and_o authority_n by_o violate_v and_o transgress_v thy_o just_a and_o reasonable_a command_n reject_v all_o the_o bountiful_a tender_v of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o obstinate_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o thy_o forbearance_n and_o long_o suffer_v patience_n which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n but_o thou_o have_v gracious_o spare_v we_o hitherto_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o judgement_n think_v upon_o mercy_n wherefore_o o_o lord_n thy_o mercy_n be_v our_o sanctuary_n and_o unto_o thou_o do_v we_o fly_v for_o succour_n let_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n possess_v we_o with_o a_o holy_a indignation_n against_o ourselves_o and_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o look_v back_o upon_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o former_a life_n with_o that_o horror_n and_o regret_n hatred_n and_o detestation_n that_o neither_o our_o vile_a lust_n the_o illusion_n of_o satan_n nor_o the_o allure_a enticement_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a world_n may_v prevail_v with_o we_o to_o neglect_v the_o great_a concernment_n of_o eternity_n and_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o present_a and_o future_a happiness_n we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n to_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a unto_o 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in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v life_n everlasting_a we_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n also_o for_o the_o peace_n and_o happiness_n of_o all_o mankind_n bless_v thy_o church_n universal_a but_o more_o especial_o that_o part_n of_o it_o to_o which_o we_o stand_v so_o near_o relate_v in_o these_o divide_a kingdom_n of_o great_a britain_n and_o ireland_n remember_v not_o o_o lord_n our_o cry_a sin_n nor_o the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o forefather_n whereby_o these_o nation_n have_v be_v involve_v in_o blood_n and_o ruin_n and_o do_v still_o cry_v aloud_o against_o we_o for_o vengeance_n but_o out_o of_o the_o bowel_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o our_o compassionate_a redeemer_n let_v thy_o heavy_a wrath_n and_o judgement_n be_v turn_v away_o from_o we_o bless_v our_o gracious_a sovereign_n and_o all_o the_o royal_a family_n endue_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o sound_a judgement_n in_o thy_o fear_n and_o make_v he_o successful_a in_o
all_o his_o undertake_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o the_o true_a honour_n and_o interest_n of_o the_o establish_a religion_n his_o subject_n peace_n and_o his_o own_o safety_n give_v a_o plentiful_a portion_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o spirit_n to_o all_o the_o several_a steward_n and_o dispenser_n of_o thy_o holy_a mystery_n whether_o they_o be_v arch-bishop_n bishop_n or_o other_o subordinate_a priest_n and_o deacon_n but_o more_o particular_o to_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v entrust_v with_o the_o more_o immediate_a care_n and_o inspection_n over_o our_o soul_n in_o this_o parish_n enable_n they_o to_o feed_v their_o flock_n with_o true_a wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n that_o after_o a_o plentiful_a conversion_n of_o sinner_n from_o the_o error_n of_o their_o way_n they_o may_v shine_v like_o so_o many_o star_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o let_v the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o sanctify_v and_o direct_v all_o the_o king_n councillor_n judge_n magistrate_n and_o minister_n whatsoever_o that_o they_o may_v be_v all_o faithful_a and_o zealous_a in_o their_o several_a station_n and_o calling_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o thy_o true_a religion_n the_o encouragement_n and_o increase_n of_o piety_n and_o justice_n and_o brotherly_a love_n and_o unity_n among_o we_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n as_o we_o have_v pray_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o supply_n of_o all_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a want_n so_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v of_o the_o hearty_a return_n of_o our_o most_o affectionate_a praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o abundance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v to_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n we_o bless_v thou_o for_o our_o creation_n preservation_n and_o manifold_a deliverance_n from_o temptation_n sin_n and_o danger_n for_o all_o the_o comfortable_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o bless_a effect_n thereof_o in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n for_o our_o health_n and_o liberty_n peace_n and_o prosperity_n but_o above_o all_o let_v heaven_n and_o earth_n praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o infinite_a love_n and_o compassion_n to_o our_o miserable_a nature_n in_o the_o incarnation_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o herein_o we_o praise_v thou_o more_o particular_o for_o his_o merit_n and_o intercession_n his_o doctrine_n and_o example_n the_o benefit_n of_o repentance_n and_o promise_n of_o pardon_n for_o thy_o unwearied_a patience_n and_o passionate_a entreaty_n to_o save_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o ruin_n for_o all_o the_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o assure_a hope_n of_o a_o bless_a immortality_n in_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v final_o we_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a providence_n which_o have_v watch_v over_o we_o and_o preserve_v we_o this_o day_n to_o defend_v we_o this_o night_n also_o refresh_v our_o weary_a body_n with_o comfortable_a rest_n and_o sleep_n and_o 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person_n o_o most_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o blessing_n of_o life_n and_o peace_n of_o plenty_n and_o pardon_n thou_o be_v great_o to_o be_v fear_v and_o have_v in_o reverence_n of_o all_o that_o draw_v unto_o thou_o wherefore_o i_o humble_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n at_o this_o time_n to_o sanctify_v and_o enliven_v my_o devotion_n that_o i_o may_v pray_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o pray_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o for_o i_o must_v confess_v o_o lord_n to_o my_o great_a shame_n and_o sorrow_n that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o vile_a and_o sinful_a creature_n less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o liable_a to_o the_o severe_a of_o thy_o judgement_n all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o my_o body_n be_v pollute_v with_o the_o contagion_n and_o filthiness_n of_o original_a sin_n i_o be_o clothe_v with_o iniquity_n as_o with_o a_o garment_n and_o my_o transgression_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n like_o a_o sore_a burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v i_o have_v sin_v in_o every_o circumstance_n in_o every_o condition_n and_o employment_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n not_o only_o in_o my_o youth_n and_o day_n of_o ignorance_n but_o in_o my_o more_o discern_a and_o ripe_a year_n insomuch_o that_o there_o be_v few_o sin_n which_o i_o have_v not_o either_o actual_o commit_v or_o at_o least_o be_v incline_v to_o to_o the_o great_a increase_n of_o my_o present_a misery_n and_o future_a condemnation_n as_o condemnation_n here_o mention_v your_o partitular_a sin_n as_o beside_o vile_a creature_n that_o i_o be_o i_o have_v be_v so_o miserable_o entangle_v in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n as_o to_o be_v hurry_v on_o either_o to_o the_o wilful_a neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o religion_n duty_n religion_n here_o confess_v your_o particular_a omission_n of_o and_o fail_n in_o duty_n or_o those_o i_o perform_v be_v do_v with_o so_o much_o indifference_n and_o formality_n hypocrisy_n and_o distraction_n coldness_n and_o indevotion_n that_o even_o my_o prayer_n and_o other_o religious_a performance_n be_v not_o seldom_o turn_v into_o sin_n and_o to_o render_v all_o my_o transgression_n out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a the_o guilt_n of_o they_o have_v be_v huge_o aggravate_v and_o increase_v etc._n increase_v here_o consider_v the_o circumstantial_a aggravation_n as_o when_o how_o often_o where_o etc._n etc._n by_o the_o commission_n of_o they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n against_o the_o clear_a conviction_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n &_o the_o testimony_n and_o many_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n notwithstanding_o my_o many_o solemn_a vow_n and_o resolution_n to_o the_o contrary_n wherefore_o holy_a father_n thou_o may_v just_o enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o i_o and_o if_o thou_o shall_v be_v extreme_a to_o mark_v what_o i_o have_v do_v amiss_o i_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v of_o all_o man_n 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