spirit_n pronounce_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a same_o i_o do_v not_o say_v he_o be_v the_o same_o in_o misery_n for_o the_o passive_a part_n of_o his_o great_a work_n for_o we_o be_v over_o long_o since_o his_o bless_a self_n declare_v that_o 19.30_o that_o joh._n 19.30_o finish_v when_o he_o be_v give_v up_o the_o ghost_n and_o as_o for_o those_o his_o suffering_n they_o shall_v never_o be_v repeat_v for_o be_v sufficient_a for_o ever_o when_o they_o be_v once_o endure_v because_o of_o their_o value_n they_o need_v not_o be_v reiterated_a but_o then_o we_o may_v consider_v that_o by_o his_o intercession_n his_o suffering_n be_v perpetual_o represent_v to_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n and_o by_o his_o word_n the_o benefit_n of_o they_o be_v annunciate_v and_o by_o his_o spirit_n the_o efficacy_n of_o they_o be_v apply_v according_a to_o out_o worthiness_n and_o capacity_n of_o receive_v they_o and_o so_o as_o much_o virtue_n be_v derivable_a from_o his_o passion_n to_o our_o soul_n every_o day_n and_o hour_n we_o live_v as_o if_o to_o this_o minute_n he_o be_v hang_v and_o die_v on_o the_o meritorious_a cross_n and_o as_o the_o power_n and_o profit_n of_o jesus_n suffering_n be_v the_o same_o to_o we_o though_o the_o pain_n of_o they_o be_v cease_v as_o to_o he_o so_o he_o himself_o be_v the_o very_a same_o that_o ever_o he_o be_v the_o same_o in_o patience_n the_o same_o in_o pity_n the_o same_o in_o kindness_n and_o godlike_a benevolence_n to_o the_o son_n of_o men._n but_o then_o he_o have_v such_o a_o fix_a philanthropy_n and_o such_o flame_a love_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n how_o shall_v he_o refuse_v or_o how_o can_v he_o forbear_v to_o impart_v his_o comfort_n to_o holy_a mourner_n especial_o when_o it_o will_v cost_v he_o no_o more_o to_o do_v it_o than_o bare_o to_o permit_v they_o to_o spring_v out_o of_o himself_o who_o be_v a_o most_o bless_a and_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n of_o they_o nor_o be_v it_o only_o easy_a to_o he_o but_o matter_n of_o delight_n for_o in_o it_o he_o not_o only_o follow_v the_o dust_n of_o his_o nature_n but_o take_v as_o great_a pleasure_n in_o dispense_n comfort_n as_o we_o find_v benefit_n in_o receive_v they_o from_o he_o now_o the_o true_a and_o happy_a case_n be_v this_o the_o lord_z christ_n have_v give_v his_o word_n that_o mourner_n shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o it_o be_v his_o office_n to_o see_v it_o do_v and_o the_o very_a disposition_n or_o bend_v of_o his_o nature_n lead_v he_o to_o do_v it_o and_o the_o work_v minister_a to_o his_o satisfaction_n as_o well_o as_o to_o our_o interest_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v unlikely_a but_o quite_o impossible_a for_o he_o to_o withhold_v divine_a comfort_n from_o mourner_n unless_o as_o have_v be_v hint_v there_o be_v great_a and_o wise_a reason_n know_v to_o himself_o why_o he_o shall_v do_v it_o three_o holy_a mourner_n be_v sure_a of_o comfort_n from_o the_o mission_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n into_o the_o world_n that_o he_o come_v down_o upon_o earth_n and_o that_o when_o he_o do_v so_o god_n send_v he_o from_o heaven_n we_o all_o know_v but_o then_o in_o what_o quality_n or_o capacity_n under_o what_o notion_n or_o character_n upon_o what_o business_n or_o to_o what_o end_n do_v he_o come_v from_o above_o that_o himself_o have_v teach_v we_o by_o the_o pen_n of_o saint_n john_n he_o come_v as_o a_o comforter_n and_o so_o that_o lofty_a evangelist_n style_v he_o 26.15.26.16.7_o he_o joh._n 14.16_o 26.15.26.16.7_o more_o than_o once_o intimate_v that_o all_o divine_a comfort_n be_v derive_v from_o he_o as_o indeed_o they_o be_v and_o therefore_o divine_a joy_n the_o same_o thing_n with_o divine_a comfort_n be_v express_o say_v to_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.22_o and_o to_o be_v joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14.17_o and_o to_o be_v joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o thess_n 1.6_o and_o as_o these_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v anticipation_n of_o those_o above_o and_o praelibation_n or_o foreta_v of_o the_o happiness_n to_o come_v they_o with_o other_o thing_n there_o mean_v be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o earnest_a of_o the_o spirit_n 2_o cor._n 1.22_o and_o the_o first-fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.23_o and_o all_o because_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o or_o descend_v upon_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n be_v secret_a though_o most_o sensible_a operation_n now_o this_o infinite_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a spirit_n be_v please_v to_o take_v such_o a_o humble_a flight_n to_o come_v down_o into_o these_o inferior_a region_n so_o unsuitable_a to_o he_o and_o unworthy_a of_o he_o and_o the_o design_n of_o his_o marvellous_a condescension_n be_v not_o only_o to_o visit_v but_o to_o comfort_v man_n can_v any_o imagine_v that_o he_o shall_v either_o forget_v or_o neglect_v his_o work_n or_o if_o he_o comfort_v other_o be_v it_o likely_a that_o he_o shall_v overlook_a holy_a mourner_n they_o rather_o of_o all_o people_n ought_v to_o be_v first_o and_o most_o regard_v by_o he_o for_o as_o they_o need_v comfort_n more_o than_o other_o so_o that_o necessity_n be_v occasion_v or_o bring_v upon_o they_o by_o himself_o all_o pious_a mourn_a being_n but_o i._n but_o see_v chap._n i._n a_o work_n of_o his._n that_o consider_v he_o be_v tie_v to_o comfort_v all_o holy_a mourner_n by_o a_o indissoluble_a band_n of_o his_o own_o make_n and_o let_v none_o surmise_v that_o he_o will_v ever_o offer_v to_o break_v loose_a from_o it_o for_o to_o hinder_v that_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o impediment_n both_o essential_a and_o invincible_a what_o it_o be_v we_o find_v in_o 10._o in_o v._o 10._o for_o there_o he_o be_v call_v the_o good_a spirit_n and_o that_o be_v infallible_o true_a it_o imply_v he_o possess_v of_o a_o answerable_a principle_n and_o this_o grant_v if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v send_v to_o comfort_v mourner_n they_o may_v have_v expect_v it_o from_o his_o mere_a temper_n and_o in_o case_n he_o shall_v omit_v to_o do_v it_o in_o kindness_n they_o may_v almost_o challenge_v it_o of_o he_o in_o justice_n what_o good_a man_n can_v bring_v trouble_n to_o any_o and_o not_o support_v they_o under_o it_o and_o can_v the_o good_a spirit_n cast_v down_o into_o mourn_v and_o not_o comfort_v his_o deject_v for_o he_o to_o do_v that_o will_v be_v but_o pure_a equity_n as_o it_o be_v for_o he_o that_o make_v wound_n to_o dress_v and_o heal_v they_o and_o so_o in_o plain_a term_n the_o holy_a ghost_n can_v no_o more_o refuse_v comfort_v of_o mourner_n than_o a_o be_v of_o most_o perfect_a and_o infinite_a goodness_n can_v be_v guilty_a of_o that_o which_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o injustice_n as_o well_o as_o unkindness_n now_o must_v not_o holy_a mourner_n be_v certain_a of_o comfort_n when_o they_o be_v thus_o strange_o secure_v to_o they_o for_o every_o person_n we_o see_v in_o the_o bless_a trinity_n and_o all_o of_o they_o at_o once_o be_v joint_o and_o several_o engage_v to_o dispense_v celestial_a comfort_n to_o all_o such_o the_o father_z upon_o account_n of_o his_o nature_n the_o son_n upon_o account_n of_o his_o word_n and_o office_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n upon_o account_n of_o his_o designation_n and_o mission_n to_o the_o work_n and_o then_o beside_o the_o mention_a obligation_n upon_o each_o of_o they_o they_o be_v every_o one_o spontaneous_o incline_v to_o do_v it_o yet_o what_o have_v be_v twice_o already_o suggest_v must_v here_o again_o be_v once_o more_o remember_v that_o holy_a mourner_n shall_v be_v comfort_v provide_v it_o be_v best_a for_o they_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o weighty_a reason_n why_o they_o shall_v be_v bar_v and_o hinder_v from_o it_o for_o such_o may_v the_o temper_n or_o condition_n of_o some_o be_v that_o even_o divine_a comfort_n may_v be_v dangerous_a to_o they_o and_o so_o heaven_n may_v be_v force_v to_o keep_v they_o short_a of_o those_o comfort_n lest_o instead_o of_o advantage_v they_o shall_v great_o injure_v they_o for_o christian_a perfection_n how_o incomparable_a be_v st._n paul_n yet_o 12.7_o yet_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o a_o thorn_n in_o the_o flesh_n a_o messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v he_o lest_o he_o shall_v be_v exalt_v above_o measure_n and_o if_o such_o a_o one_o as_o he_o can_v not_o be_v trust_v with_o abundance_n of_o revelation_n without_o so_o severe_a a_o curb_n upon_o his_o tower_a spirit_n we_o may_v easy_o apprehend_v that_o divine_a comfort_n may_v often_o time_n be_v of_o perilous_a consequence_n to_o ordinary_a christian_n though_o holy_a mourner_n and_o therefore_o by_o the_o way_n if_o it_o shall_v prove_v thy_o lot_n to_o mourn_v at_o any_o time_n without_o light_n and_o no_o beam_n of_o comfort_n shall_v shine_v into_o thy_o soul_n be_v not_o
the_o 25_o of_o matthew_n the_o subject_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n or_o the_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v all_o liken_v unto_o virgin_n though_o of_o different_a character_n and_o quality_n some_o of_o they_o be_v wise_a and_o some_o foolish_a and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d virgin_n or_o paranymph_n there_o be_v but_o the_o same_o with_o the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d child_n of_o the_o bride-chamber_n in_o the_o nine_o chapter_n hence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o all_o christian_n be_v child_n of_o the_o bride-chamber_n and_o consequent_o that_o all_o must_v mourn_v as_o well_o as_o they_o who_o then_o attend_v the_o bridegroom_n and_o though_o they_o with_o who_o the_o bridegroom_n be_v never_o corporal_o present_a can_v not_o mourn_v at_o his_o actual_a part_n from_o they_o yet_o they_o be_v to_o do_v it_o in_o their_o distance_n from_o he_o that_o be_v most_o true_a which_o the_o apostle_n pronounce_v while_o we_o be_v at_o home_n in_o the_o body_n we_o be_v absent_a from_o the_o lord_n 2_o cor._n 5.6_o enough_o to_o afflict_v we_o with_o sorrow_n though_o we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o trouble_v we_o to_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v so_o remote_a from_o he_o who_o be_v so_o affectionate_a and_o so_o dear_a to_o we_o as_o therefore_o we_o will_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n to_o be_v wise_a virgin_n true_a child_n of_o the_o bride-chamber_n or_o pure_a christian_n we_o must_v not_o fail_v to_o mourn_v there_o be_v as_o much_o reason_n for_o it_o as_o there_o be_v for_o we_o to_o do_v our_o duty_n as_o there_o be_v for_o we_o to_o perform_v and_o fulfil_v what_o christ_n our_o lord_n foretell_v and_o enjoin_v second_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o acceptable_a to_o god._n as_o some_o sin_n have_v more_o malice_n and_o vileness_n in_o they_o than_o other_o and_o so_o be_v more_o contrary_a and_o offensive_a to_o god_n and_o therefore_o they_o that_o commit_v they_o 〈◊〉_d they_o mat._n 23.14_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v receive_v the_o more_o abundant_a judgement_n or_o great_a damnation_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n some_o duty_n be_v more_o worthy_a in_o themselves_o and_o so_o to_o god_n more_o please_a than_o other_o and_o holy_a mourn_v be_v one_o of_o these_o this_o the_o spirit_n who_o 2.11_o who_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n do_v full_o manifest_a and_o give_v authentic_a testimony_n of_o in_o the_o sacred_a write_n for_o there_o he_o inform_v we_o 1._o that_o god_n have_v a_o regard_n for_o it_o 2._o that_o he_o high_o esteem_v it_o 3._o that_o he_o dwell_v with_o they_o that_o exercise_v it_o and_o 4._o that_o he_o rank_n it_o among_o the_o noble_a perfection_n of_o the_o best_a religion_n all_o which_o particular_n take_v together_o must_v be_v a_o clear_a manifestation_n of_o the_o great_a acceptableness_n of_o holy_a mourn_v one_a god_n have_v a_o regard_n for_o it_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v psal_n 51.17_o in_o the_o word_n there_o be_v a_o meiosis_n or_o a_o certain_a figure_n whereby_o they_o mean_v a_o great_a deal_n more_o than_o they_o speak_v as_o to_o outward_a appearance_n and_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n there_o be_v scarce_o a_o mean_a or_o poor_a thing_n in_o it_o than_o a_o pious_a mourner_n for_o he_o be_v so_o thorough_o and_o true_o deject_v that_o all_o which_o may_v make_v he_o external_o gay_a be_v cloud_v or_o eclipse_v if_o not_o sink_v and_o swallow_v up_o of_o sorrow_n and_o darkness_n but_o as_o little_a and_o contemptible_a as_o he_o may_v seem_v at_o any_o time_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n he_o be_v never_o despicable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god._n though_o his_o heart_n be_v break_v and_o contrite_a shatter_v to_o piece_n as_o it_o be_v and_o ground_n to_o powder_n by_o the_o vehement_a anguish_n of_o violent_a grief_n yet_o still_o that_o glorious_a be_v above_o can_v slight_v it_o in_o the_o least_o he_o express_o declare_v the_o contrary_a that_o he_o have_v a_o regard_n for_o it_o to_o this_o man_n will_v i_o look_v even_o to_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n isai_n 66.2_o the_o prophet_n in_o the_o forego_n verse_n signify_v that_o the_o height_n and_o greatness_n of_o god_n majesty_n be_v such_o that_o heaven_n be_v his_o throne_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v his_o footstool_n now_o where_o a_o be_v so_o transcendent_o high_a and_o great_a look_v upon_o any_o one_o with_o a_o eye_n of_o favour_n that_o be_v infinite_o less_o and_o low_a than_o itself_o it_o be_v certain_a it_o must_v have_v a_o regard_v for_o that_o person_n yet_o the_o holy_a mourner_n be_v that_o happy_a man_n to_o who_o this_o signal_n honour_n be_v show_v to_o this_o man_n will_v i_o look_v say_v the_o lord_z and_o it_o be_v well_o the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o say_v it_o for_o have_v any_o but_o himself_o or_o one_o of_o his_o appoint_v dare_v to_o utter_v it_o so_o vast_a be_v the_o condescension_n promise_v that_o we_o may_v well_o have_v question_v the_o performance_n of_o it_o but_o since_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n think_v fit_a to_o speak_v it_o who_o shall_v doubt_v of_o what_o he_o declare_v he_o have_v affirm_v that_o he_o will_v look_v to_o the_o mourner_n he_o be_v sure_a enough_o of_o god_n propitious_a aspect_n indeed_o none_o in_o the_o world_n be_v out_o of_o his_o view_n none_o can_v hide_v themselves_o though_o they_o will_v never_o so_o fain_o do_v it_o out_o of_o his_o sight_n can_v any_o hide_v themselves_o in_o secret_a place_n that_o i_o shall_v not_o see_v they_o jer._n 23.24_o he_o be_v all-seeing_a and_o of_o necessity_n must_v see_v every_o one_o wherever_o they_o be_v and_o whatever_o they_o do_v but_o then_o though_o god_n see_v all_o he_o look_v but_o to_o few_o that_o be_v with_o a_o eye_n of_o special_a regard_n and_o in_o this_o number_n be_v the_o true_o contrite_a nor_o will_v it_o be_v hard_a to_o convince_v the_o contrite_a man_n of_o as_o much_o though_o he_o shall_v be_v somewhat_o sceptical_a in_o the_o case_n for_o suppose_v that_o on_o every_o of_o thy_o mourning-day_n periodical_o return_v thou_o shall_v see_v a_o bright_a angel_n send_v down_o from_o heaven_n stand_v by_o thou_o with_o a_o book_n and_o a_o bottle_n in_o his_o holy_a hand_n ready_a to_o enter_v the_o number_n of_o thy_o tear_n in_o the_o one_o and_o then_o to_o put_v they_o up_o and_o preserve_v they_o in_o the_o other_o will_v thou_o not_o present_o think_v and_o conclude_v that_o god_n have_v a_o regard_n for_o thou_o in_o what_o thou_o be_v do_v yet_o know_v and_o be_v assure_v that_o thy_o tear_n which_o flow_v at_o such_o solemn_a time_n shall_v be_v as_o certain_o number_v and_o remember_v by_o god_n as_o if_o they_o be_v enter_v in_o a_o book_n or_o put_v up_o in_o a_o bottle_n by_o one_o of_o his_o glorious_a minister_n from_o above_o the_o holy_a ghost_n atte_v as_o much_o in_o king_n david_n petition_n and_o interrogatory_n psal_n 56.8_o put_v thou_o my_o tear_n into_o thy_o bottle_n be_v they_o not_o note_v in_o thy_o book_n but_o than_o what_o a_o strange_a incentive_a must_v this_o be_v to_o holy_a mourn_v to_o think_v that_o our_o tear_n shall_v be_v record_v in_o heaven_n as_o sure_o as_o thing_n be_v keep_v in_o memory_n by_o be_v register_v or_o most_o close_o and_o careful_o reposit_v upon_o earth_n when_o thy_o heart_n melt_v and_o thy_o tear_n drop_v though_o they_o fall_v upon_o the_o floor_n and_o mingle_v with_o the_o dust_n yet_o none_o shall_v be_v forget_v not_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v lose_v the_o god_n who_o number_v 10.30_o number_v mat._n 10.30_o the_o hair_n of_o thy_o head_n will_v keep_v account_n of_o the_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o for_o far_a encouragement_n the_o only_a reason_n why_o he_o remember_v they_o be_v but_o that_o he_o may_v reward_v thou_o for_o they_o which_o consider_v who_o will_v not_o endeavour_v to_o pull_v up_o the_o sluice_n of_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o even_o drown_v themselves_o if_o they_o can_v in_o holy_a mourn_a the_o lest_o we_o can_v resolve_v on_o methinks_v when_o we_o ruminate_v on_o this_o be_v to_o do_v on_o our_o mourning-day_n as_o david_n and_o his_o people_n do_v 1_o sam._n 30.4_o weep_v till_o we_o have_v no_o more_o power_n to_o weep_v 2_o god_n high_o esteem_v our_o holy_a mourn_v he_o afford_v it_o not_o only_o a_o common_a regard_n but_o a_o extraordinary_a respect_n so_o he_o give_v we_o clear_o to_o understand_v where_o he_o tell_v we_o express_o by_o his_o king_n and_o prophet_n that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n psal_n 51.17_o when_o the_o pang_n of_o holy_a grief_n once_o
discourse_n which_o persuade_v to_o holy_a mourn_a from_o the_o blessedness_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o it_o be_v ground_v upon_o the_o second_o beatitude_n let_v none_o surmise_v that_o it_o be_v at_o all_o improper_o build_v upon_o it_o as_o if_o by_o mourn_v there_o mourn_v for_o sin_n to_o which_o our_o discourse_n especial_o lead_v be_v not_o mean_v for_o though_o grotius_n and_o some_o other_o from_z or_o with_o he_o restrain_v it_o to_o mourn_v in_o adversity_n or_o under_o affliction_n which_o be_v one_o very_o good_a and_o approvable_a sense_n that_o we_o not_o only_o allow_v but_o use_v it_o in_o where_o we_o urge_v to_o mourn_v in_o general_n yet_o learned_a expositor_n do_v common_o understand_v it_o of_o mourn_v for_o sin_n lugentes_fw-la peccata_fw-la vel_fw-la sva_fw-la vel_fw-la aliena_fw-la mourn_v for_o sin_n either_o their_o own_o or_o other_o man_n pol._n synop._n in_o loc_n s._n chrysostom_n also_o interpret_v it_o of_o mourn_v for_o sin_n and_o so_o do_v s._n jerome_n s._n ambrose_n cyril_n hilary_n lyra_n brugensis_n spanhemius_fw-la piscator_fw-la maldonate_fw-it etc._n etc._n not_o to_o omit_v the_o english_a annotation_n mourn_a we_o be_v upon_o for_o as_o poverty_n in_o spirit_n or_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n be_v set_v before_o it_o so_o meekness_n and_o eager_a desire_n of_o righteousness_n mercifulness_n and_o purity_n in_o heart_n the_o pacific_n temper_v and_o patient_a sufferance_n of_o persecution_n and_o martyrdom_n be_v put_v after_o it_o and_o when_o the_o adorable_a author_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o religion_n be_v just_a lay_v the_o groundwork_n of_o the_o same_o make_v holy_a mourn_v a_o chief_a piece_n in_o the_o superstructure_n of_o it_o and_o place_v it_o high_a among_o the_o aforesaid_a excellency_n indispensable_o necessary_a to_o the_o christian_a life_n as_o to_o make_v it_o almost_o the_o very_a first_o of_o they_o this_o may_v convince_v we_o that_o it_o be_v as_o good_a and_o needful_a as_o other_o choice_a piece_n of_o that_o divine_a religion_n which_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o and_o consequent_o as_o please_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god._n and_o be_v not_o this_o great_a acceptableness_n of_o it_o another_o obligation_n to_o holy_a mourn_v be_v it_o not_o a_o mighty_a and_o shall_v it_o not_o be_v a_o irresistible_a motive_n to_o the_o exercise_n chap._n vi_o a_o three_o motive_n to_o holy_a mourn_v in_o general_n it_o entitle_v we_o to_o divine_a comfort_n in_o this_o life_n as_o appear_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n from_o the_o word_n the_o office_n and_o the_o disposition_n of_o christ_n and_o from_o the_o mission_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o precarious_a manner_n of_o exist_v in_o the_o world_n do_v sufficient_o evince_v that_o we_o be_v not_o author_n of_o our_o own_o being_n but_o that_o we_o have_v they_o original_o from_o god_n who_o be_v the_o source_n or_o fountain_n of_o all_o essence_n both_o to_o himself_o and_o to_o all_o creature_n and_o we_o be_v whole_o derive_v from_o he_o we_o must_v of_o necessity_n depend_v upon_o he_o and_o this_o our_o entire_a dependence_n upon_o he_o must_v give_v he_o absolute_a dominion_n over_o we_o and_o so_o whatever_o he_o signify_v to_o be_v his_o will_n in_o reference_n to_o we_o we_o be_v indispensable_o oblige_v most_o hearty_o to_o comply_v with_o according_a to_o our_o several_a measure_n and_o capacity_n and_o as_o every_o such_o compliance_n with_o regard_n to_o his_o sovereignty_n be_v a_o instance_n of_o our_o duty_n so_o his_o goodness_n have_v make_v it_o a_o instrument_n of_o our_o happiness_n for_o when_o at_o any_o time_n we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o his_o majesty_n he_o have_v not_o only_o promise_v to_o accept_v it_o himself_o but_o moreover_o to_o recompense_v it_o gracious_o unto_o we_o and_o as_o we_o shall_v have_v reward_n for_o every_o piece_n of_o obedience_n so_o we_o shall_v not_o miss_v of_o one_o for_o holy_a mourn_a provide_v we_o be_v but_o faithful_a in_o the_o performance_n and_o true_o a_o most_o excellent_a reward_n it_o shall_v be_v as_o consist_v of_o divine_a comfort_n from_o above_o and_o that_o they_o shall_v attend_v upon_o holy_a mourn_a as_o a_o fair_a remuneration_n of_o it_o in_o this_o present_a life_n we_o have_v good_a assurance_n for_o there_o be_v many_o irrefragable_a argument_n to_o prove_v it_o though_o i_o shall_v name_v but_o these_o that_o follow_v 1._o the_o nature_n of_o god._n 2._o the_o word_n the_o office_n and_o disposition_n of_o christ_n and_o 3._o the_o mission_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n first_o the_o nature_n of_o god._n as_o we_o have_v learn_v already_o out_o of_o isai_n 57.15_o the_o holy_a mourner_n be_v god_n habitation_n and_o where_o he_o dwell_v who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n what_o consolation_n can_v be_v want_v divine_a comfort_n do_v as_o natural_o and_o necessary_o attend_v his_o gracious_a presence_n as_o radiant_a brightness_n do_v the_o body_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o that_o we_o know_v wherever_o it_o go_v cast_v a_o sphere_n of_o glorious_a light_n about_o it_o and_o be_v able_a to_o make_v even_o noonday_n itself_o where_o before_o there_o be_v dark_a midnight_n nor_o be_v god_n where_o thus_o present_a the_o cause_n of_o these_o comfort_n natural_o only_a but_o if_o we_o may_v use_v the_o distinction_n intentional_o too_o by_o second_v the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o nature_n in_o the_o case_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o will_n and_o so_o make_v the_o comfort_n he_o shed_v down_o upon_o his_o servant_n to_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o his_o kindness_n as_o well_o as_o of_o his_o residence_n and_o according_o he_o proclaim_v in_o the_o cite_a text_n that_o the_o very_a end_n of_o his_o abode_n with_o the_o humble_a and_o contrite_a be_v to_o revive_v their_o heart_n and_o to_o revive_v their_o spirit_n the_o consequence_n of_o which_o be_v as_o happy_a as_o obvious_a for_o the_o beam_n of_o god_n favour_n be_v dart_v into_o mourner_n by_o a_o double_a efficacy_n that_o of_o his_o nature_n and_o his_o will_n at_o once_o they_o must_v needs_o enter_v with_o a_o double_a force_n and_o so_o cheer_v good_a soul_n both_o with_o the_o sweet_a and_o the_o strong_a influence_n the_o certain_a consequence_n of_o which_o again_o will_v be_v that_o man_n may_v as_o well_o freeze_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o fire_n as_o holy_a mourner_n can_v be_v destitute_a of_o divine_a comfort_n i_o mean_v ordinary_o though_o for_o some_o special_a and_o extraordinary_a reason_n god_n sometime_o may_v yea_o often_o do_v suspend_v and_o withdraw_v his_o comfort_n from_o they_o but_o then_o i_o say_v the_o dispensaton_n must_v be_v look_v upon_o as_o extraordinary_a and_o will_v be_v different_a from_o and_o contrary_a to_o the_o usual_a method_n of_o his_o procedure_n and_o the_o common_a measure_n of_o his_o deal_n with_o mourner_n and_o yet_o they_o need_v not_o be_v trouble_v at_o it_o neither_o for_o however_o god_n may_v withhold_v his_o consolation_n from_o they_o for_o a_o time_n they_o be_v sure_o notwithstanding_o to_o enjoy_v they_o at_o last_o and_o even_o that_o intermediate_v want_v which_o they_o feel_v shall_v be_v better_o to_o they_o some_o way_n or_o other_o than_o the_o fruition_n of_o they_o can_v have_v be_v second_o that_o holy_a mourner_n shall_v be_v comfort_v we_o have_v far_a assurance_n from_o the_o word_n the_o office_n and_o the_o disposition_n of_o christ_n his_o word_n to_o our_o purpose_n be_v most_o express_a and_o memorable_a for_o it_o be_v that_o which_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n when_o he_o preach_v the_o best_a sermon_n that_o ever_o be_v hear_v 5.4_o hear_v mat._n 5.4_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v for_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v so_o that_o true_a spiritual_a mourn_a entitle_v those_o that_o be_v serious_a in_o it_o to_o true_a spiritual_a comfort_n it_o must_v minister_v effectual_o to_o they_o and_o it_o can_v do_v no_o otherwise_o our_o saviour_n have_v say_v it_o do_v he_o ever_o break_v his_o word_n to_o his_o proselyte_n be_v he_o ever_o guilty_a of_o the_o least_o inconstancy_n be_v not_o all_o the_o promise_n in_o he_o 1.20_o he_o heb._n 1.20_o yea_o and_o in_o he_o amen_o wherever_o he_o be_v please_v then_o to_o assert_v a_o thing_n so_o plain_o wherever_o he_o be_v please_v to_o promise_v it_o so_o positive_o as_o he_o do_v that_o mourner_n shall_v be_v comfort_v there_o be_v no_o colour_n for_o doubt_v or_o question_v it_o in_o the_o least_o as_o come_v from_o the_o very_a truth_n itself_o and_o beside_o his_o word_n we_o have_v the_o mediatory_a office_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o ascertain_v divine_a comfort_n to_o holy_a mourner_n a_o account_n of_o part_n of_o this_o office_n be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o 61st_o of_o isaiah_n some_o learned_a expositor_n and_o grotious_a for_o one_o will_v
day_n to_o hear_v from_o heaven_n in_o sweet_a illapse_n of_o the_o holy_a comforter_n chance_v to_o miss_v of_o his_o usual_a consolation_n this_o become_v matter_n of_o trouble_v to_o he_o that_o day_n go_v off_o but_o heavy_o and_o leave_v uneasiness_n upon_o his_o spirit_n as_o comfort_n on_o the_o contrary_n fill_v it_o with_o pleasantness_n and_o so_o visible_a be_v the_o indication_n of_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o comfort_n on_o the_o one_o side_n and_o of_o the_o disappointment_n of_o they_o on_o the_o other_o that_o be_v i_o to_o converse_v with_o such_o a_o man_n in_o the_o close_a or_o evening_n of_o such_o a_o day_n i_o dare_v almost_o undertake_v from_o observe_v his_o countenance_n and_o his_o carriage_n to_o tell_v in_o some_o measure_n what_o success_n he_o have_v have_v though_o when_o on_o such_o a_o day_n he_o meet_v with_o no_o comfort_n the_o worst_a effect_n of_o it_o be_v but_o this_o he_o desire_v the_o more_o that_o the_o like_a day_n may_v return_v and_o also_o reckon_v the_o more_o upon_o its_o come_n as_o hope_v that_o amends_o shall_v be_v make_v he_o in_o the_o next_o for_o his_o afflictive_a want_n of_o sweet_a solace_n in_o the_o last_o the_o second_o beatify_v property_n of_o holy_a mourner_n comfort_n be_v that_o they_o be_v glorious_a so_o we_o learn_v from_o st._n peter_n who_o describe_v that_o spiritual_a joy_n or_o comfort_v which_o come_v down_o upon_o christian_n here_o in_o the_o body_n pronounce_v it_o not_o only_o to_o be_v unspeakable_a but_o full_a of_o glory_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o and_o by_o so_o big_a a_o word_n some_o very_a great_a thing_n must_v certain_o be_v mean_v the_o lest_o it_o can_v import_v be_v assure_o thus_o much_o that_o the_o joy_n or_o comfort_v wherein_o christian_n be_v happy_a here_o below_o be_v of_o a_o most_o exalt_a and_o refine_a nature_n as_o it_o be_v sweet_a without_o all_o mixture_n of_o bitterness_n so_o it_o be_v noble_a without_o any_o alloy_n of_o baseness_n it_o be_v no_o way_n mean_v nor_o sordid_a in_o the_o least_o not_o at_o all_o like_a bodily_a pleasure_n which_o be_v apt_a to_o corrupt_v and_o sink_v the_o mind_n and_o so_o tend_v to_o degeneracy_n and_o consequent_o to_o dishonour_v but_o be_v most_o defecate_a pure_a and_o sublime_a and_o as_o it_o be_v generous_a and_o lofty_a in_o itself_o so_o it_o contain_v a_o sublimate_a force_n in_o it_o and_o a_o power_n sufficient_a to_o enable_v we_o and_o therefore_o wherever_o it_o enter_v and_o dwell_v it_o fail_v not_o to_o raise_v and_o brighten_v the_o soul_n it_o beautify_v and_o dignify_v our_o spirit_n at_o once_o and_o add_v more_o lustre_n to_o they_o as_o well_o as_o more_o life_n and_o so_o indeed_o it_o may_v proper_o be_v style_v joy_n full_a of_o glory_n as_o be_v very_o near_o akin_a to_o that_o glorious_a joy_n in_o the_o immortal_a state_n that_o this_o world_n have_v its_o joy_n such_o as_o they_o be_v can_v be_v deny_v and_o though_o consider_v their_o extreme_a shallowness_n and_o emptiness_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o think_v too_o high_o of_o they_o and_o to_o bestow_v too_o fair_a epithet_n upon_o they_o yet_o i_o do_v not_o know_v that_o the_o choice_a of_o they_o all_o be_v ever_o call_v glorious_a joy_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o reason_n for_o it_o but_o that_o be_v the_o high_a title_n of_o the_o christian_n joy_n even_o of_o his_o joy_n here_o upon_o earth_n and_o give_v to_o it_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o and_o he_o be_v infallible_a in_o what_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o denomination_n there_o can_v be_v nothing_o of_o strain_n beyond_o real_a truth_n in_o the_o 45th_o psalm_n the_o king_n daughter_n or_o the_o church_n be_v proclaim_v all_o glorious_a within_o so_o that_o how_o defective_a soever_o true_a christian_n may_v be_v as_o to_o outward_a embellishment_n yet_o they_o shine_v with_o inward_a splendour_n and_o excellency_n grace_n and_o comfort_n their_o grace_n be_v so_o bright_a that_o they_o glitter_v like_o the_o dazzle_a glory_n above_o and_o therefore_o be_v call_v by_o that_o name_n we_o be_v change_v from_o glory_n to_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 3.18_o mean_v from_o grace_n upon_o earth_n to_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o then_o their_o comfort_n must_v be_v glorious_a as_o well_o as_o their_o grace_n else_o st._n peter_n will_v never_o have_v express_v they_o by_o the_o character_n of_o 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d glorify_a joy_n and_o true_o in_o their_o grace_n and_o comfort_n both_o saint_n be_v so_o very_o glorious_a here_o and_o so_o near_o to_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o that_o nothing_o but_o those_o glory_n can_v exceed_v these_o arise_v shine_v for_o thy_o light_n be_v come_v say_v 60.1_o say_v chap._n 60.1_o isaiah_n and_o his_o prophecy_n point_v at_o the_o christian_a church_n now_o by_o what_o light_n can_v unfeigned_a christian_n shine_v but_o by_o that_o of_o grace_n and_o divine_a comfort_n deprive_v they_o of_o this_o light_n and_o what_o dark_a thing_n be_v they_o but_o so_o long_o as_o that_o light_n rest_v upon_o they_o or_o remain_v in_o they_o they_o must_v be_v shine_v and_o glorious_a creature_n i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o they_o must_v glitter_v before_o man_n for_o it_o be_v not_o a_o external_a but_o a_o inward_a lustre_n that_o adorn_v they_o 45.13_o they_o psal_n 45.13_o glorious_a within_o say_v the_o psalmist_n and_o so_o their_o glory_n can_v be_v conspicuous_a to_o the_o world_n any_o otherwise_o than_o as_o it_o beam_n forth_o in_o good_a work_n and_o therefore_o god_n people_n be_v of_o old_a call_v his_o hide_a or_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d secret_a one_o psal_n 83.3_o because_o their_o rare_a qualification_n and_o refulgent_a perfection_n be_v ever_o conceal_v from_o common_a observation_n and_o the_o world_n knowledge_n yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n they_o be_v glorious_a still_o and_o particular_o in_o their_o comfort_n the_o god_n of_o truth_n by_o his_o servant_n peter_n have_v express_o say_v so_o and_o therefore_o for_o certain_a so_o it_o must_v be_v but_o then_o where_o such_o joy_n or_o comfort_n dwell_v as_o god_n himself_o declare_v be_v glorious_a the_o soul_n through_o which_o they_o be_v diffuse_v can_v but_o be_v bless_v in_o they_o even_o while_o they_o be_v on_o this_o side_n heaven_n and_o that_o holy_a mourner_n shall_v have_v their_o share_n in_o these_o glorious_a comfort_n we_o need_v not_o question_n in_o the_o least_o for_o where_o the_o apostle_n averr_v that_o christian_n rejoice_v with_o joy_n full_a of_o glory_n it_o be_v speak_v of_o those_o 〈◊〉_d those_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d choice_a person_n who_o at_o that_o time_n be_v 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mourn_v or_o in_o heaviness_n 1_o pet._n 1.6_o the_o three_o beatify_v property_n of_o holy_a mourner_n comfort_n be_v that_o they_o be_v strong_a so_o they_o be_v denomiate_v heb._n 6.18_o strong_a consolation_n and_o such_o they_o be_v signify_v to_o be_v long_o since_o neh._n 8.10_o for_o there_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o be_v his_o people_n strength_n and_o here_o lie_v the_o great_a difference_n betwixt_o comfort_n spiritual_a and_o divine_a and_o those_o which_o arise_v from_o outward_a accommodation_n and_o bodily_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o latter_a at_o best_a be_v but_o faint_a and_o weak_a and_o languid_a thing_n whereas_o the_o former_a be_v most_o lively_a and_o powerful_a so_o lively_a as_o to_o revive_v our_o heart_n and_o so_o powerful_a as_o to_o strengthen_v our_o hand_n to_o the_o more_o ready_a and_o laudable_a performance_n of_o our_o duty_n but_o in_o what_o instance_n they_o will_v thus_o inlve_v and_o enable_v we_o need_v not_o here_o be_v show_v because_o in_o some_o of_o the_o chapter_n ensue_v it_o will_v sufficient_o appear_v the_o four_o beatify_v property_n of_o holy_a mourner_n comfort_n be_v that_o they_o be_v secure_a so_o well_o secure_v to_o faithful_a christian_n that_o they_o be_v like_a to_o abide_v for_o ever_o with_o they_o and_o therefore_o they_o be_v call_v everlasting_a consolation_n 2_o thess_n 2.16_o and_o let_v none_o that_o be_v sincere_o and_o thorough_o religious_a doubt_v at_o all_o of_o their_o share_n in_o they_o they_o be_v a_o most_o free_a gift_n of_o as_o free_v a_o love_n as_o be_v there_o hint_v to_o the_o thessalonic_a church_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o and_o god_n even_o our_o father_n have_v love_v we_o and_o give_v we_o everlasting_a consolation_n so_o that_o let_v we_o but_o maintain_v our_o christian_a sincerity_n and_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v be_v dispossess_v of_o our_o spiritual_a comfort_n however_o they_o may_v rise_v and_o fall_v and_o go_v and_o return_v and_o intermit_v at_o time_n and_o alter_v in_o measure_n as_o they_o often_o do_v and_o always_o do_v yet_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v
city_n of_o rome_n strange_a to_o think_v that_o such_o dangerous_a allurement_n shall_v dwell_v in_o so_o much_o solitude_n but_o so_o long_o as_o the_o world_n be_v full_a of_o devil_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v full_a of_o corruption_n no_o wonder_n that_o a_o desert_n shall_v he_o full_o of_o temptation_n and_o as_o one_o sign_n that_o temptation_n be_v strong_a there_o the_o scene_z of_o our_o saviour_n first_o temptation_n be_v a_o wilderness_n where_o the_o tempter_n will_v never_o have_v set_v upon_o he_o but_o that_o he_o know_v it_o will_v make_v for_o his_o own_o advantage_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o conduce_v much_o to_o it_o that_o all_o thing_n there_o be_v quiet_a and_o still_o so_o that_o if_o the_o tempter_n design_n to_o move_v the_o sense_n he_o may_v make_v those_o external_a picture_n or_o image_n by_o which_o he_o will_v prevail_v and_o set_v they_o to_o work_v upon_o the_o mind_n the_o more_o lively_a and_o entice_a as_o have_v nothing_o to_o disturb_v he_o in_o paint_v they_o out_o and_o set_v they_o off_o in_o their_o best_a figure_n and_o colour_n and_o in_o case_n he_o intend_v a_o close_a attaque_fw-la and_o sly_o application_n that_o be_v to_o take_v the_o mind_n by_o the_o help_n of_o the_o fancy_n he_o have_v then_o the_o better_a opportunity_n not_o only_o to_o form_v inward_a illusion_n for_o his_o purpose_n and_o to_o make_v they_o more_o fine_a and_o invite_v to_o the_o imagination_n by_o which_o he_o will_v fain_o debauch_v the_o judgement_n but_o also_o to_o hold_v the_o imagination_n by_o which_o he_o strive_v to_o corrupt_v the_o understanding_n more_o close_o and_o fix_v to_o the_o delusion_n he_o represent_v for_o where_o there_o be_v solitariness_n there_o be_v little_a to_o divert_v for_o these_o reason_n it_o be_v that_o satan_n may_v choose_v to_o show_v christ_n the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n also_o and_o the_o glory_n of_o they_o in_o a_o representation_n a_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o devil_n take_v our_o saviour_n up_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o a_o exceed_a high_a mountain_n a_o character_n which_o perhaps_o no_o mountain_n in_o judaea_n can_v true_o answer_v and_o so_o it_o may_v be_v far_o from_o palestine_n and_o most_o probable_o in_o some_o desert_n because_o there_o the_o devil_n can_v best_o form_v and_o set_v home_o his_o tempt_a representation_n wilderness_n rather_o than_o in_o another_o place_n and_o as_o he_o will_v have_v impose_v upon_o he_o by_o fictitious_a appearance_n or_o specious_a illusion_n so_o he_o seem_v to_o have_v attempt_v the_o same_o upon_o st._n jerome_n for_o when_o he_o be_v as_o much_o alone_o as_o he_o possible_o can_v be_v in_o his_o far_a recess_n from_o the_o world_n still_o he_o own_v and_o declare_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o company_n of_o sing_v or_o dance_v supra_fw-la dance_v choreis_fw-la intererat_fw-la puellarum_fw-la ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la young_a lady_n and_o therefore_o to_o retire_v from_o the_o world_n to_o avoid_v temptation_n may_v be_v but_o a_o vain_a or_o preposterous_a course_n for_o however_o by_o so_o do_v we_o may_v shun_v some_o temptation_n yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n we_o may_v run_v into_o other_o perhaps_o full_a as_o bad_a not_o to_o say_v worse_o so_o long_o as_o we_o abide_v in_o this_o low_a world_n no_o manner_n of_o sequestration_n from_o it_o can_v secure_v or_o fence_v we_o against_o temptation_n to_o sin_n let_v but_o one_o more_o instead_o of_o many_o attest_v the_o truth_n which_o be_v here_o upon_o proof_n i_o mean_v st._n austin_n who_o i_o take_v to_o be_v as_o good_a and_o holy_a a_o man_n as_o any_o that_o ever_o live_v since_o his_o time_n his_o testimony_n lie_v in_o these_o word_n 62._o word_n quis_fw-la pertinens_fw-la ad_fw-la christum_fw-la non_fw-la variis_fw-la tentationibus_fw-la agitatur_fw-la quotidie_fw-la agit_fw-fr cum_fw-la illo_fw-la diabolus_fw-la &_o angeli_fw-la ejus_fw-la ut_fw-la pervertatur_fw-la qualibet_fw-la cupiditate_fw-la qualibet_fw-la suggestione_fw-la aut_fw-la promissione_n lucri_fw-la vel_fw-la terror_fw-la damni_fw-la vel_fw-la promissione_n aquavitae_fw-la vel_fw-la terror_fw-la mortis_fw-la aut_fw-la alicujus_fw-la potentis_fw-la inimicitiis_fw-la vel_fw-la alicujus_fw-la potentis_fw-la amicitiis_fw-la omnibus_fw-la modis_fw-la instat_fw-la diabolus_fw-la quemadmodum_fw-la dejiciat_a in_o psal_n 62._o who_o that_o belong_v to_o christ_n be_v not_o vex_v with_o various_a temptation_n the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n do_v every_o day_n disquiet_v he_o that_o so_o by_o one_o lust_n or_o other_o by_o one_o suggestion_n or_o other_o he_o may_v be_v pervert_v or_o turn_v aside_o either_o by_o the_o promise_n of_o gain_n or_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o loss_n by_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n or_o by_o the_o dread_a of_o death_n by_o the_o enmity_n or_o by_o the_o friendship_n of_o the_o great_a and_o mighty_a the_o devil_n be_v urgent_a by_o all_o manner_n of_o mean_n to_o foil_v the_o christian_n or_o to_o cast_v he_o down_o so_o that_o from_o all_o hand_n we_o learn_v that_o with_o solicitation_n to_o evil_a we_o must_v be_v infest_a while_o we_o be_v upon_o earth_n but_o then_o when_o christian_n be_v beset_v with_o such_o throng_n and_o begird_v with_o such_o army_n of_o pestilent_a temptation_n when_o there_o be_v so_o many_o within_o they_o and_o so_o many_o without_o they_o and_o abundance_n of_o malignant_a and_o mighty_a spirit_n to_o manage_v both_o and_o with_o the_o utmost_a cunning_a and_o dexterity_n to_o set_v they_o home_o upon_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v worsted_n by_o they_o and_o there_o be_v no_o way_n for_o they_o to_o shift_v or_o decline_v they_o must_v not_o these_o christian_n be_v in_o a_o pitiable_a case_n for_o as_o to_o stand_v will_v be_v most_o difficult_a for_o they_o so_o to_o fall_v will_v be_v as_o dangerous_a nor_o can_v they_o be_v secure_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o fall_v from_o any_o inherent_a ability_n of_o their_o own_o alas_o they_o be_v but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o be_v they_o to_o contest_v but_o their_o own_o perverse_a nature_n and_o other_o that_o partake_v of_o it_o and_o be_v like_o themselves_o they_o will_v so_o have_v task_n enough_o upon_o they_o but_o then_o beside_o this_o they_o be_v to_o 12._o to_o eph._n 6_o 12._o wrestle_v against_o principality_n against_o power_n and_o against_o the_o potent_a ruler_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o be_v it_o possible_a they_o shall_v make_v their_o part_n good_a with_o these_o who_o be_v so_o much_o their_o superior_n and_o their_o over-match_n but_o therefore_o here_o again_o divine_a comfort_n exert_v their_o strength_n and_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v thing_n of_o bless_a use_n for_o by_o their_o heavenly_a power_n they_o do_v so_o corroborate_v tempt_v struggle_v soul_n as_o to_o enable_v they_o to_o hold_v out_o in_o their_o noble_a agony_n or_o spiritual_a conflict_n so_o that_o as_o many_o as_o be_v under_o the_o influence_n of_o they_o be_v out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o the_o devil_n shaft_n whatever_o arrow_n he_o level_v at_o they_o or_o let_v we_o fly_v against_o they_o be_v sure_a either_o never_o to_o hit_v they_o or_o not_o to_o hurt_v they_o for_o their_o comfort_n within_o do_v so_o shield_v they_o from_o the_o malice_n and_o mischief_n of_o hell_n as_o to_o render_v they_o invulnerable_a by_o its_o worst_a spite_n and_o violence_n a_o christian_a tempt_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o consolation_n stand_v like_o a_o rock_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n he_o may_v be_v beat_v on_o every_o side_n with_o boisterous_a wave_n but_o the_o surly_a billow_n that_o dash_v against_o he_o do_v only_o break_v themselves_o to_o piece_n while_o he_o still_o remain_v steady_a and_o immovable_a they_o who_o write_v of_o gem_n and_o precious_a stone_n tell_v we_o that_o many_o of_o they_o be_v of_o singular_a virtue_n against_o the_o plague_n and_o poison_n and_o for_o this_o 43._o this_o ansel_n boet._n hist_o gem._n lib._n 2._o cap._n 43._o the_o sapphire_n 53._o sapphire_n cap._n 53._o the_o emerald_n the_o 103._o the_o cap._n 103._o jasper_n 198._o jasper_n cap._n 198._o the_o aetite_n or_o eagle-stone_n be_v commend_v among_o other_o yet_o we_o need_v not_o doubt_n but_o heavenly_a comfort_n be_v more_o sovereign_a antidote_n and_o effectual_a annulet_n against_o satan_n pestilent_a and_o poisonous_a injection_n they_o so_o fortify_v the_o soul_n where_o they_o dwell_v as_o to_o render_v they_o temptation-proof_n nor_o be_v it_o hard_o to_o conceive_v how_o they_o do_v it_o for_o all_o the_o hold_v that_o temptation_n can_v lay_v upon_o those_o where_o they_o fasten_v be_v by_o the_o enticement_n of_o some_o flatter_a pleasure_n wherewith_o they_o offer_v to_o entertain_v and_o gratify_v they_o so_o that_o can_v but_o their_o mind_n be_v set_v against_o those_o pleasure_n or_o any_o way_n draw_v off_o from_o linger_a after_o they_o the_o temptation_n will_v immediate_o be_v break_v
strength_n of_o ease_n and_o peace_n of_o plenty_n and_o prosperity_n from_o the_o large_a supply_n of_o secular_a provision_n and_o the_o full_a possession_n of_o personal_a accomplishment_n and_o so_o from_o the_o high_a and_o compleat_a happiness_n that_o be_v here_o attainable_a we_o may_v ground_v upon_o it_o that_o they_o be_v but_o spurious_a for_o worldly_a comfort_n they_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o be_v breed_v and_o nourish_v by_o worldly_a accommodation_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o comfort_n result_v from_o such_o only_a if_o they_o spring_v and_o flourish_v in_o we_o because_o we_o can_v say_v these_o be_v our_o child_n and_o these_o be_v our_o friend_n these_o be_v our_o house_n and_o these_o be_v our_o land_n these_o be_v our_o riches_n and_o these_o our_o honour_n or_o the_o like_a it_o be_v apparent_a enough_o that_o they_o be_v of_o low_a extraction_n and_o but_o little_a worth_n if_o they_o rise_v no_o high_o though_o i_o can_v but_o add_v that_o even_o these_o outward_a inferior_a object_n may_v sometime_o open_a a_o way_n to_o true_a comfort_n i_o mean_v as_o they_o point_v at_o object_n that_o be_v divine_a and_o lead_v and_o lift_v up_o our_o mind_n unto_o they_o thus_o the_o charm_n of_o eloquence_n beauty_n or_o melodious_a harmony_n curious_a sight_n delicious_a taste_n fragrant_a perfume_n or_o any_o high_a pleasure_n that_o strike_v the_o soul_n through_o the_o organ_n of_o sense_n may_v carry_v up_o our_o thought_n to_o the_o glorious_a felicity_n of_o the_o everlasting_a state_n and_o when_o they_o be_v serious_o fix_v on_o those_o divine_a thing_n they_o will_v easy_o fill_v we_o with_o divine_a comfort_n but_o then_o these_o comfort_n flow_v from_o those_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a object_n and_o not_o from_o any_o of_o the_o exterior_a sensible_a one_o which_o only_o prompt_v we_o to_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o other_o the_o three_o mark_n of_o true_a comfort_n be_v they_o be_v raise_v by_o instrument_n most_o celestial_a indeed_o the_o only_a primary_n or_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o they_o be_v god_n himself_o and_o therefore_o as_o many_o as_o will_v have_v they_o must_v apply_v themselves_o for_o they_o sole_o to_o he_o so_o we_o learn_v psal_n 119.82_o when_o will_v thou_o comfort_v i_o and_o psal_n 86.4_o rejoice_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n for_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n but_o when_o comfort_n be_v derive_v from_o god_n to_o his_o servant_n it_o must_v always_o be_v do_v by_o the_o intervention_n and_o use_v of_o some_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o instrumental_a thereunto_o i_o mention_v but_o two_o of_o they_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n and_o the_o content_n of_o his_o word_n that_o holy_a comfort_n be_v raise_v by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n be_v evident_a for_o they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o his_o countenance_n psal_n 21.6_o 〈◊〉_d 21.6_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o have_v glad_v he_o with_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o in_o the_o four_o psalm_n the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n be_v say_v to_o put_v gladness_n in_o the_o heart_n though_o what_o that_o celestial_a light_n be_v be_v much_o better_o feel_v than_o it_o can_v be_v express_v i_o think_v it_o no_o other_o than_o a_o faint_a or_o obscure_a glimpse_n of_o that_o ravish_a glory_n of_o the_o face_n of_o god_n the_o clear_a sight_n of_o the_o full_a brightness_n of_o which_o shall_v make_v the_o beatific_a vision_n in_o heaven_n and_o then_o that_o the_o content_n of_o the_o word_n be_v instrumental_a to_o raise_v holy_a comfort_n in_o we_o be_v as_o manifest_v for_o as_o we_o read_v psal_n 19.8_o the_o statute_n of_o the_o lord_n rejoice_v the_o heart_n they_o excite_v such_o consolation_n in_o we_o as_o fill_v we_o with_o deep_a and_o solid_a joy_n and_o therefore_o at_o the_o 10_o verse_n the_o holy_a ghost_n set_v they_o forth_o by_o a_o remarkable_a character_n and_o lofty_a commendation_n more_o to_o be_v desire_v be_v they_o than_o gold_n yea_o than_o much_o fine_a gold_n sweet_a also_o than_o honey_n and_o the_o honeycomb_n he_o do_v not_o only_o prefer_v the_o content_n of_o god_n word_n before_o much_o gold_n but_o before_o the_o most_o refine_a gold_n that_o can_v be_v he_o do_v not_o only_o prefer_v they_o before_o honey_n but_o before_o the_o pure_a honey_n that_o be_v even_o before_o that_o which_o of_o its_o own_o accord_n drop_n from_o the_o comb._n and_o so_o by_o two_o emphatical_a comparison_n and_o a_o very_a significant_a gradation_n in_o each_o he_o extol_v they_o ainswor_n they_o conjunguntur_fw-la haec_fw-la vehementiae_fw-la ergo_fw-la ainswor_n vehement_o for_o the_o most_o sweet_a and_o precious_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n for_o what_o can_v be_v more_o sweet_a than_o pure_a honey_n and_o what_o more_o precious_a than_o fine_a gold_n yet_o the_o content_n of_o the_o scripture_n according_a to_o this_o account_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v more_o sweet_a than_o the_o one_o and_o more_o precious_a than_o the_o other_o and_o more_o desirable_a than_o both_o and_o lest_o any_o shall_v think_v this_o comparison_n short_a because_o gem_n be_v more_o precious_a than_o fine_a gold_n the_o septuagint_n instead_o of_o compare_v god_n statute_n to_o that_o say_v they_o be_v to_o be_v desire_v 〈◊〉_d desire_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d above_o precious_a stone_n and_o the_o syriac_a and_o arabic_n do_v the_o same_o and_o well_o they_o may_v in_o regard_n of_o those_o transport_v invaluable_a joy_n which_o they_o let_v into_o our_o heart_n look_v therefore_o and_o see_v whence_o your_o comfort_n come_v when_o they_o visit_v you_o when_o you_o be_v sensible_a of_o they_o how_o be_v they_o produce_v be_v they_o a_o light_n that_o shine_v into_o your_o heart_n from_o above_o or_o a_o fire_n in_o your_o breast_n kindle_v by_o a_o beam_n from_o the_o face_n of_o god_n if_o they_o be_v so_o they_o must_v be_v holy_a thing_n as_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o so_o heavenly_a a_o instrument_n nor_o will_v it_o be_v hard_a to_o discern_v whether_o they_o be_v thus_o effect_v for_o suppose_v that_o we_o be_v real_o good_a and_o that_o we_o can_v find_v that_o they_o be_v raise_v whole_o in_o we_o by_o worldly_a consideration_n they_o must_v of_o necessity_n proceed_v from_o god_n from_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n dart_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o when_o that_o be_v instrumental_a to_o the_o production_n of_o they_o though_o we_o can_v plain_o make_v it_o out_o to_o other_o that_o it_o be_v so_o yet_o we_o may_v feel_v it_o powerful_o in_o ourselves_o by_o quick_a and_o lively_a though_o inexplicable_a perception_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v sensible_a of_o such_o light_n and_o love_v divine_a of_o such_o exaltation_n of_o mind_n and_o inlargement_n of_o spirit_n of_o such_o holy_a thought_n and_o generous_a desire_n and_o angelic_a delight_n as_o will_v witness_v by_o evictive_a and_o ineffable_a testimony_n within_o we_o that_o they_o come_v direct_o from_o the_o ray_n of_o god_n favour_n or_o if_o you_o do_v not_o perceive_v that_o they_o flow_v from_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n single_o then_o consult_v your_o experience_n again_o and_o see_v if_o the_o instrument_n raise_v they_o in_o conjunction_n with_o that_o light_n be_v not_o some_o passage_n of_o the_o sacred_a word_n for_o though_o that_o light_n alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o raise_v consolation_n in_o we_o and_o to_o raise_v they_o even_o to_o any_o degree_n as_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v possible_a yet_o nothing_o else_o without_o the_o help_n of_o that_o can_v cause_v they_o to_o rise_v to_o a_o rapturous_a height_n consider_v therefore_o i_o say_v do_v the_o content_n of_o god_n word_n in_o complication_n with_o the_o favourable_a influence_n of_o his_o countenance_n replenish_v you_o with_o comfort_n we_o be_v tell_v very_o plain_o by_o a_o infallible_a writer_n that_o god_n testimony_n be_v wonderful_a psal_n 119.129_o and_o that_o in_o his_o law_n there_o be_v wondrous_a thing_n v._n 18_o and_o so_o indeed_o there_o be_v and_o enough_o of_o divers_a sort_n to_o affect_v man_n with_o wondrous_a consolation_n if_o due_o attend_v to_o for_o there_o be_v doctrine_n wonderful_a for_o purity_n and_o perfection_n such_o as_o teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n to_o be_v holy_a as_o god_n be_v holy_a and_o merciful_a as_o he_o be_v merciful_a and_o perfect_a as_o he_o be_v perfect_a to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o to_o do_v good_a against_o evil_n and_o to_o overcome_v evil_a with_o good_a there_o be_v mystery_n wonderful_a for_o profoundness_n and_o intricacy_n as_o that_o of_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n union_n with_o his_o church_n of_o
consist_v of_o it_o which_o be_v injurious_a to_o we_o there_o be_v so_o little_a cause_n why_o we_o shall_v mourn_v that_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o neglect_v it_o and_o industrious_o decline_v it_o and_o to_o do_v all_o we_o can_v to_o defend_v ourselves_o from_o it_o i_o answer_v this_o charge_n of_o melancholy_n upon_o holy_a mourn_a run_v too_o high_a and_o seem_v to_o come_v from_o the_o unexperienced_a divine_a love_n be_v the_o usual_a source_n from_o whence_o that_o flow_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v light_n and_o soft_a and_o pleasant_a and_o do_v not_o too_o much_o fret_v nor_o grate_v the_o spirit_n with_o anxious_a and_o corrode_a trouble_n rejoice_v evermore_o be_v s._n paul_n direction_n to_o the_o thessalonian_o which_o plain_o show_v that_o christian_n may_v in_o some_o measure_n rejoice_v even_o when_o they_o mourn_v otherwise_o the_o duty_n will_v be_v inconsistent_a and_o heaven_n must_v require_v such_o performance_n as_o be_v incompatible_a the_o prophet_n also_o tell_v we_o of_o god_n revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o contrite_a isa_n 57.15_o which_o be_v far_a assurance_n that_o the_o tear_n let_v fall_v in_o holy_a mourn_a god_n shall_v turn_v into_o spiritual_a cordial_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v wound_v with_o sacred_a compunction_n he_o will_v certain_o cheer_v we_o under_o the_o same_o by_o mingle_v divine_a consolation_n with_o it_o and_o where_o ever_o those_o consolation_n dwell_v there_o can_v be_v no_o room_n for_o any_o settle_a melancholy_a dejection_n we_o have_v hear_v likewise_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o they_o who_o sow_v in_o tear_n shall_v reap_v in_o joy_n and_o though_o they_o receive_v not_o their_o whole_a crop_n on_o earth_n yet_o their_o bless_a harvest_n begin_v here_o and_o pleasant_a be_v the_o first_o fruit_n which_o they_o gather_v even_o those_o they_o gather_v as_o i_o may_v say_v in_o a_o rainy-day_n for_o believe_v it_o there_o be_v aug._n be_v dulciores_fw-la sunt_fw-la lachrymae_fw-la plorantium_fw-la quam_fw-la gaudia_fw-la theatrorum_fw-la aug._n more_o sweetness_n in_o or_o after_o a_o few_o tear_n spend_v in_o holy_a mourn_a than_o in_o all_o the_o empty_a frothy_a mirth_n which_o this_o world_n afford_v though_o in_o that_o exercise_n we_o be_v disguise_v as_o it_o be_v with_o seem_a sadness_n yet_o under_o the_o vizard_n of_o that_o grief_n which_o we_o wear_v upon_o our_o face_n some_o degree_n of_o joy_n may_v lie_v hide_v in_o our_o heart_n for_o real_a joy_n be_v no_o such_o enemy_n to_o nor_o do_v it_o stand_v at_o such_o a_o distance_n from_o religious_a sorrow_n as_o some_o imagine_v gaudium_fw-la imagine_v res_fw-la severa_fw-la est_fw-la verum_fw-la gaudium_fw-la true_a joy_n be_v a_o grave_n and_o serious_a and_o severe_a thing_n and_o often_o spread_v brisk_o through_o our_o soul_n when_o they_o be_v in_o a_o mourn_a frame_n and_o there_o be_v reason_n for_o it_o for_o as_o godly_a sorrow_n contract_v and_o lessen_v our_o opinion_n of_o this_o world_n and_o eclipse_n the_o beauty_n and_o glory_n of_o it_o wrap_v they_o up_o in_o darkness_n and_o a_o cloud_n so_o at_o the_o same_o time_n it_o set_v a_o lustre_n on_o divine_a excellency_n and_o quicken_v and_o dilate_v our_o apprehension_n of_o they_o and_o render_v they_o very_o estimable_a with_o we_o yea_o it_o draw_v aside_o the_o curtain_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o and_o open_v a_o window_n towards_o heaven_n for_o we_o let_v in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n upon_o we_o and_o the_o refresh_a gleam_n of_o his_o ravish_a love_n under_o the_o bright_a display_v and_o lively_a sense_n of_o which_o we_o can_v but_o rejoice_v even_o when_o holy_a tear_n trickle_v down_o our_o cheek_n in_o a_o word_n our_o solemn_a mourning_n and_o our_o sacred_a comfort_n be_v seldom_o far_o or_o long_o asunder_o but_o in_o case_n they_o be_v not_o actual_o blend_v or_o in_o competent_a measure_n happy_o complicate_v or_o twine_v together_o then_o at_o little_a interval_n or_o distance_n they_o will_v not_o fail_v by_o alternate_a vicissitude_n to_o succeed_v each_o other_o whoever_o therefore_o make_v a_o last_a uneasy_a grief_n a_o ingredient_n into_o sacred_a mourn_a or_o think_v it_o compound_v of_o harsh_a vexatious_a rake_v melancholy_a do_v but_o calumniate_v and_o reproach_v it_o and_o declare_v themselves_o perfect_a stranger_n to_o it_o for_o do_v they_o but_o thorough_o understand_v the_o duty_n by_o be_v practical_o acquaint_v with_o it_o they_o can_v never_o pass_v such_o a_o censure_n upon_o it_o three_o it_o may_v be_v object_v against_o holy_a mourn_a that_o it_o disparage_v religion_n of_o such_o a_o constitution_n be_v true_a christianity_n and_o so_o circumstantiate_v that_o wherever_o it_o be_v hearty_o receive_v and_o practise_v it_o will_v common_o be_v productive_a of_o divine_a tranquillity_n and_o a_o solemn_a cheerfulness_n for_o one_a it_o restrain_v from_o all_o wilful_a sin_n and_o so_o it_o save_v we_o from_o those_o trouble_v both_o of_o mind_n and_o body_n which_o natural_o and_o judicial_o pursue_v such_o impiety_n 2_o it_o fit_v we_o to_o be_v god_n habitation_n and_o consecrate_v we_o into_o temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o where_o god_n and_o his_o spirit_n be_v please_v to_o reside_v what_o cheerfulness_n may_v not_o their_o presence_n produce_v 3_o two_o chief_a perfection_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n be_v patience_n and_o contentedness_n and_o they_o that_o be_v furnish_v with_o those_o excellent_a grace_n be_v not_o only_o fortify_v against_o perplexity_n but_o fair_o dispose_v to_o a_o heavenly_a lightsomness_n 4_o two_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n which_o usual_o grow_v where_o religion_n thrive_v be_v peace_n and_o joy_n gal._n 5.22_o and_o what_o soul_n can_v be_v sad_a where_o they_o flourish_v 5_o as_o the_o holy_a jesus_n by_o a_o principal_a apostle_n have_v give_v it_o in_o charge_n to_o all_o his_o true_a proselyte_n ever_o to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o and_o to_o ingeminate_v the_o precept_n to_o enforce_v the_o duty_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v so_o one_o great_a end_n why_o the_o holy_a order_n of_o man_n in_o his_o church_n be_v at_o first_o set_v up_o and_o ever_o since_o continue_v be_v that_o they_o may_v be_v helper_n of_o his_o people_n joy_n 2_o cor._n 1.24_o so_o that_o put_v these_o several_a thing_n together_o and_o impossible_a it_o be_v but_o christianity_n must_v minister_v to_o peace_n and_o joy_n or_o rather_o in_o part_n be_v make_v up_o of_o the_o same_o but_o then_o if_o it_o be_v thus_o how_o very_o inagreeable_a and_o disparage_v to_o it_o must_v mourn_v be_v and_o therefore_o why_o do_v you_o press_v it_o at_o such_o a_o rate_n for_o so_o earnest_o do_v you_o urge_v it_o and_o so_o vehement_o do_v you_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o it_o as_o if_o you_o will_v have_v we_o all_o turn_n heraclitus_n and_o spend_v our_o day_n in_o pensive_a sadness_n as_o if_o we_o be_v forthwith_o to_o betake_v we_o to_o mopish_a cell_n to_o cloister_n up_o ourselves_o in_o darkness_n and_o solitariness_n and_o to_o keep_v the_o muffler_n of_o grief_n continual_o on_o our_o face_n or_o in_o one_o word_n as_o if_o none_o can_v be_v happy_a but_o they_o who_o cheek_n be_v furrow_v with_o their_o tear_n and_o who_o handcherchief_n be_v never_o from_o their_o drip_a eye_n if_o this_o be_v a_o necessary_a christian_a duty_n it_o be_v a_o very_a comfortless_a one_o and_o will_v little_o credit_v it_o or_o encourage_v any_o to_o undertake_v it_o nay_o to_o speak_v the_o plain_a truth_n it_o seem_v to_o cross_v it_o and_o to_o be_v direct_o opposite_a to_o the_o very_a temper_n or_o genius_n of_o it_o i_o answer_v the_o objection_n be_v perverse_a and_o captious_a there_o be_v a_o season_n for_o every_o thing_n as_o the_o great_a master_n of_o wisdom_n observe_v eccles._n 3.1_o and_o among_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o weep_v and_o a_o time_n to_o mourn_v and_o that_o be_v my_o meaning_n and_o all_o that_o i_o contend_v for_o now_o and_o then_o we_o shall_v weep_v and_o mourn_v but_o not_o set_v ourselves_o to_o do_v nothing_o else_o to_o do_v that_o incessant_o be_v the_o damned'_n fate_n and_o will_v ill_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god._n yet_o to_o mourn_v at_o time_n will_v make_v we_o bless_v as_o most_o of_o what_o have_v be_v here_o advance_v may_v serve_v to_o prove_v but_o then_o that_o which_o help_v to_o make_v we_o bless_v as_o it_o can_v never_o blemish_v our_o person_n in_o the_o least_o so_o neither_o can_v it_o give_v any_o disrepute_n to_o that_o noble_a religion_n whereof_o it_o be_v a_o branch_n some_o be_v ready_a to_o think_v and_o venture_v to_o affirm_v there_o shall_v be_v godly_a sorrow_n in_o heaven_n 9th_o heaven_n see_v mr._n manton's_n exposition_n on_o james_n four_o v._n 9th_o because_o there_o
and_o make_v our_o bed_n swim_v with_o they_o by_o night_n we_o shall_v certain_o lie_v much_o soft_a for_o it_o but_o where_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v of_o david_n water_v his_o couch_n with_o his_o tear_n it_o may_v be_v worth_a observe_v that_o he_o express_v it_o by_o a_o most_o 〈◊〉_d most_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d emphatical_a word_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o greatness_n or_o passionatenss_n of_o his_o pious_a grief_n for_o the_o word_n signify_v to_o dissolve_v or_o melt_v as_o if_o he_o weep_v to_o such_o a_o pitch_n as_o that_o the_o plenty_n of_o his_o tear_n be_v able_a almost_o to_o dissolve_v the_o very_a couch_n he_o lay_v on_o and_o so_o we_o find_v the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d word_n make_v use_v of_o psal_n 147.18_o to_o express_v the_o melt_a or_o thaw_v of_o icy_a morsel_n there_o mention_v to_o david_n we_o may_v add_v s._n peter_n he_o rush_v we_o know_v into_o a_o grievous_a sin_n in_o deny_v our_o lord_n it_o be_v such_o for_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o as_o a_o christian_a can_v not_o well_o be_v guilty_a of_o a_o worse_o and_o it_o be_v as_o unhappy_o circumstantiate_v for_o he_o act_v it_o after_o warn_v express_o give_v he_o by_o our_o saviour_n against_o it_o 26.34_o it_o mat._n 26.34_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o that_o this_o night_n before_o the_o cock_n crow_n thou_o shall_v deny_v i_o thrice_o he_o act_v it_o after_o timely_a precaution_n and_o a_o solemn_a promise_n that_o he_o will_v not_o commit_v it_o 35._o it_o ver_fw-la 35._o though_o i_o shall_v die_v with_o thou_o yet_o will_v i_o not_o deny_v thou_o he_o act_v it_o within_o a_o very_a short_a time_n even_o a_o very_a few_o hour_n after_o the_o warn_v give_v and_o this_o promise_v make_v he_o act_v it_o at_o no_o distance_n from_o our_o lord_n neither_o but_o in_o the_o same_o house_n and_o in_o the_o same_o room_n where_o he_o be_v within_o his_o view_n and_o before_o his_o face_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v one_o of_o the_o first_o apostle_n that_o christ_n ever_o call_v and_o among_o all_o the_o apostle_n one_o chief_o favour_v nor_o do_v he_o bare_o deny_v his_o master_n but_o he_o do_v it_o three_o time_n one_o after_o another_o interlard_v his_o denial_n with_o 74._o with_o ver_fw-la 74._o curse_v and_o swear_v a_o most_o sad_a aggravation_n of_o his_o horrid_a trespass_n when_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v so_o ill_o circumstantiate_v it_o be_v withal_o so_o hideous_o complicate_v and_o repeat_v but_o then_o his_o grief_n we_o must_v observe_v be_v answerable_a to_o his_o sin_n for_o he_o do_v not_o only_o mourn_v but_o weep_v nor_o do_v he_o only_o weep_v but_o weep_v bitter_o mat._n 26._o ult_n and_o true_o there_o need_v more_o than_o ordinary_a sorrow_n to_o fetch_v out_o so_o deep_a and_o black_a a_o stain_n the_o last_o example_n shall_v be_v that_o of_o mary_n magdalen_n by_o sin_n she_o be_v go_v a_o great_a way_n from_o god._n but_o when_o she_o return_v she_o mourn_v and_o weep_v and_o that_o in_o such_o a_o measure_n that_o she_o wash_v his_o holy_a foot_n with_o her_o tear_n who_o cleanse_v her_o pollute_a soul_n with_o his_o blood_n if_o scripture_n pattern_n therefore_o of_o pious_a mourn_a which_o be_v authentic_a precedent_n be_v reason_n for_o the_o performance_n it_o be_v very_o fair_o recommend_v to_o our_o practice_n four_o we_o must_v mourn_v for_o our_o own_o sin_n because_o it_o help_v forward_a repentance_n and_o destroy_v impiety_n it_o help_v forward_a repentance_n by_o the_o sadness_n of_o the_o countenance_n the_o heart_n be_v make_v better_o say_v solomon_n eccles_n 7.3_o he_o speak_v there_o of_o sadness_n arise_v from_o civil_a occasion_n and_o true_o that_o be_v a_o excellent_a preservative_n of_o innocence_n and_o so_o make_v we_o better_o than_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v by_o keep_v we_o from_o grow_v worse_o for_o it_o tame_v our_o wildness_n and_o bind_v up_o our_o looseness_n it_o fix_v our_o mind_n and_o unite_v our_o thought_n and_o make_v we_o serious_a and_o considerate_a it_o calm_v the_o turbulence_n of_o our_o restless_a passion_n and_o take_v off_o the_o gayness_n of_o our_o wanton_a fancy_n and_o rebate_n the_o edge_n and_o eager_a fierceness_n of_o our_o rage_a appetite_n and_o vain_a affection_n and_o so_o indispose_v we_o to_o immoral_a action_n when_o satan_n tempt_v a_o sorrowful_a person_n he_o strike_v fire_n as_o it_o be_v into_o wet_a gunpowder_n that_o will_v not_o ready_o kindle_v now_o if_o worldly_a sorrow_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o call_v that_o which_o do_v not_o flow_v from_o religious_a principle_n be_v of_o such_o force_n to_o prevent_v sin_n how_o very_o powerful_a must_v godly_a sorrow_n be_v to_o lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n for_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o 2_o cor._n 7.10_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o repent_v so_o true_o and_o thorough_o as_o to_o bring_v we_o into_o a_o most_o safe_a condition_n and_o to_o qualify_v we_o for_o happiness_n whenever_o we_o die_v though_o our_o sin_n have_v be_v never_o so_o great_a and_o numerous_a and_o they_o that_o repent_v at_o such_o a_o rate_n must_v be_v far_o from_o repine_v at_o what_o they_o have_v do_v and_o as_o this_o sorrow_n according_a to_o god_n help_v forward_a repentance_n so_o it_o effectual_o destroy_v impiety_n penitential_a tear_n rot_v the_o weed_n of_o sin_n at_o the_o root_n they_o never_o thrive_v nor_o can_v they_o live_v in_o that_o soil_n which_o be_v well_o water_v with_o these_o shour_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o wicked_a for_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o weep_n say_v david_n psal_n 6.8_o if_o once_o we_o fall_v to_o weep_v to_o weep_v for_o our_o sin_n we_o shall_v soon_o grow_v weary_a of_o it_o and_o warn_v it_o together_o with_o all_o its_o abettor_n from_o our_o company_n on_o our_o sin_n therefore_o let_v we_o spend_v our_o tear_n so_o we_o shall_v turn_v they_o upon_o their_o right_a object_n and_o put_v they_o to_o their_o proper_a and_o their_o best_a use_n for_o as_o 〈◊〉_d as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d s._n chrysostom_n well_o observe_v sorrow_n be_v profitable_a only_o for_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v manifest_a for_o they_o that_o grieve_v for_o their_o dead_a friend_n can_v restore_v they_o to_o life_n they_o that_o mourn_v for_o their_o lose_a riches_n can_v so_o recover_v or_o make_v they_o good_a they_o that_o lament_v their_o sickness_n be_v so_o far_o from_o cure_v they_o that_o they_o thereby_o aggravate_v and_o make_v they_o worse_o they_o that_o weep_v for_o their_o debt_n or_o uneasy_a imprisonment_n shall_v they_o weep_v their_o eye_n out_o can_v by_o their_o tear_n neither_o satisfy_v their_o creditor_n nor_o procure_v their_o liberty_n but_o mourn_v for_o sin_n be_v beneficial_a to_o ourselves_o by_o be_v baneful_a to_o that_o and_o therefore_o the_o same_o father_n add_v 〈◊〉_d add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sorrow_n be_v give_v for_o sin_n and_o by_o sorrow_n sin_n be_v do_v away_o for_o etc._n for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n as_o the_o worm_n which_o be_v breed_v in_o wood_n consume_v that_o wood_n so_o likewise_o sorrow_n which_o be_v bring_v forth_o by_o sin_n do_v abolish_v it_o and_o well_o it_o may_v for_o pious_a sorrow_n awaken_v the_o spirit_n and_o soften_v the_o heart_n and_o make_v the_o conscience_n exceed_v tender_a and_o then_o we_o can_v but_o be_v fearful_a to_o commit_v sin_n and_o careful_a to_o avoid_v it_o for_o behold_v this_o selfsame_a thing_n that_o you_o sorrow_v after_o a_o godly_a sort_n what_o carefulness_n it_o wrought_v in_o you_o yea_o what_o fear_v 2_o cor._n 7.11_o none_o be_v so_o watchful_a against_o sin_n none_o so_o afraid_a of_o relapse_v into_o it_o as_o they_o that_o have_v be_v due_o sorrowful_a for_o it_o last_o we_o must_v mourn_v for_o our_o own_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v one_o great_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v our_o grace_n and_o may_v hasten_v our_o translation_n to_o the_o future_a glory_n as_o water_v cast_v upon_o quick_a lime_n produce_v heat_n and_o sometime_o fire_n so_o do_v pious_a tear_n in_o good_a christian_n they_o fill_v their_o mind_n with_o solemn_a thought_n and_o inflame_v their_o soul_n with_o sacred_a zeal_n and_o a_o serious_a mind_n and_o zealous_a heart_n will_v raise_v we_o to_o high_a degree_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o carry_v we_o to_o heaven_n with_o a_o swift_a course_n the_o reason_n why_o our_o stay_n upon_o earth_n be_v prolong_v and_o our_o translation_n to_o the_o heavenly_a glory_n defer_v may_v be_v our_o immaturity_n and_o unfitness_n because_o we_o be_v short_a of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v here_o appoint_v we_o till_o we_o all_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a man_n unto_o the_o
thankfulness_n to_o thou_o for_o thy_o various_a dispensation_n that_o so_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n in_o thy_o sacred_a word_n i_o may_v 5.20_o may_v eph._n 5.20_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o always_o and_o for_o all_o thing_n and_o let_v i_o 50.23_o i_o psal_n 50.23_o honour_v thou_o not_o only_o by_o offer_v thanks_o and_o praise_n to_o thou_o but_o also_o by_o order_v my_o conversation_n right_o that_o so_o at_o length_n thou_o may_v show_v i_o thy_o salvation_n and_o give_v i_o cause_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o xviii_o for_o communion_n with_o god._n let_v he_o uphold_v and_o enlarge_v my_o communion_n with_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o carry_v i_o on_o every_o day_n to_o high_a degree_n of_o holy_a and_o humble_a 22.21_o humble_a job_n 22.21_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o almighty_a let_v he_o so_o thorough_o sanctify_v i_o that_o i_o may_v be_v a_o temple_n or_o meet_v habitation_n for_o thyself_o and_o then_o thou_o who_o 57.15_o who_o isa_n 57.15_o be_v the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o and_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n vouchsafe_v to_o take_v up_o thy_o residence_n in_o i_o and_o let_v i_o so_o desire_v thy_o bless_a presence_n and_o delight_n in_o it_o as_o that_o 39_o that_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o neither_o life_n nor_o death_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n may_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v i_o from_o thou_o or_o to_o break_v off_o my_o friendship_n or_o converse_n with_o thou_o but_o 7._o but_o 1_o joh._n 1_o 7._o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o may_v so_o have_v fellowship_n with_o thou_o o_o god._n a_o constant_a and_o most_o happy_a communion_n with_o thou_o in_o this_o life_n till_o i_o pass_v into_o the_o blissful_a vision_n of_o thy_o face_n and_o the_o endless_a fruition_n of_o thy_o glory_n in_o the_o next_o xix_o for_o joy_n and_o assurance_n let_v he_o derive_v into_o i_o plenty_n of_o spiritual_a satisfaction_n and_o so_o 23.2_o so_o psal_n 23.2_o lead_v i_o forth_o beside_o the_o water_n of_o comfort_n that_o i_o may_v drink_v my_o fill_n of_o those_o pure_a joy_n and_o divine_a pleasure_n that_o do_v ever_o flow_v from_o thou_o thou_o call_v he_o the_o comforter_n of_o thy_o people_n o_o let_v he_o answer_v that_o his_o name_n and_o let_v he_o accomplish_v that_o his_o work_n upon_o i_o thy_o servant_n let_v he_o shed_v down_o store_n of_o his_o consolation_n unto_o i_o and_o sweeten_v my_o soul_n with_o the_o delight_n of_o god_n and_o give_v i_o that_o peace_n which_o the_o world_n can_v give_v that_o so_o i_o may_v 106.5_o may_v psal_n 106.5_o see_v the_o felicity_n of_o thy_o choose_a and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o gladness_n of_o thy_o people_n even_o with_o joy_n 1.8_o joy_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n with_o joy_n so_o excellent_a as_o may_v evidence_n themselves_o to_o come_v down_o from_o above_o and_o beget_v in_o i_o not_o only_o a_o deep_a sense_n of_o thy_o favour_n but_o certain_a expectation_n and_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o blessedness_n to_o come_v xx._n for_o power_n to_o do_v well_o let_v he_o furnish_v i_o with_o ability_n for_o those_o virtuous_a employment_n and_o religious_a performance_n which_o thy_o command_n have_v lay_v upon_o i_o and_o my_o soul_n interest_n make_v necessary_a to_o be_v do_v as_o weak_a and_o insufficient_a as_o i_o be_o in_o myself_o 4.13_o myself_o phil._n 4.13_o through_o thou_o strengthen_v i_o i_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n so_o strengthen_v i_o o_o god_n with_o thy_o gracious_a aid_n that_o my_o hard_a duty_n may_v become_v easy_a to_o i_o and_o may_v all_o be_v perform_v with_o a_o ready_a cheerful_a and_o never_o fail_a diligence_n though_o heretofore_o i_o have_v be_v too_o much_o incline_v to_o vanity_n and_o sin_n yet_o now_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v take_v off_o from_o both_o and_o perfect_o set_v against_o all_o such_o gratification_n as_o may_v be_v hurtful_a to_o i_o and_o instead_o of_o be_v conform_v to_o this_o evil_a world_n or_o too_o far_o engage_v in_o pursue_v after_o it_o let_v i_o be_v so_o 12.2_o so_o rom._n 12.2_o transform_v by_o renew_v my_o mind_n that_o i_o may_v prove_v and_o know_v what_o be_v that_o acceptable_a will_n of_o god_n which_o i_o be_o to_o execute_v and_o then_o fulfil_v it_o with_o zealous_a alacrity_n to_o the_o end_n of_o my_o life_n and_o let_v the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n and_o all_o these_o heavenly_a grace_n of_o his_o which_o i_o have_v humble_o crave_v for_o myself_o be_v plentiful_o bestow_v upon_o other_o likewise_o upon_o all_o man_n o_o god_n if_o thou_o see_v fit_a especial_o upon_o all_o in_o the_o catholic_n church_n and_o where_o any_o stand_n in_o need_n of_o particular_a grace_n or_o blessing_n from_o thou_o give_v they_o o_o lord_n most_o liberal_a supply_n of_o the_o same_o i_o beseech_v thou_o give_v unto_o magistrate_n wisdom_n and_o courage_n give_v unto_o minister_n learning_n and_o holiness_n to_o student_n understanding_n and_o the_o key_n of_o knowledge_n to_o husbandman_n industry_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o labour_n to_o soldier_n valour_n and_o integrity_n to_o merchant_n conscientiousness_n and_o success_n to_o tradesman_n sincerity_n to_o artificer_n ingenuity_n to_o all_o that_o travel_n safety_n to_o all_o at_o home_n tranquillity_n to_o they_o that_o be_v marry_v sweetness_n of_o society_n to_o they_o that_o be_v single_a continence_n and_o modesty_n to_o child_n instruction_n and_o pious_a education_n to_o man_n and_o woman_n perfection_n in_o religion_n to_o those_o that_o be_v master_n mildness_n and_o clemency_n to_o those_o that_o be_v servant_n diligence_n and_o fidelity_n to_o the_o rich_a charity_n and_o humility_n to_o the_o poor_a honesty_n and_o contentedness_n to_o the_o sick_a patience_n to_o the_o healthful_a thankfulness_n to_o the_o sorrowful_a thy_o comfort_n to_o the_o helpless_a thy_o succour_n to_o prisoner_n liberty_n to_o malefactor_n repentance_n to_o the_o sinful_a conversion_n to_o the_o righteous_a perseverance_n to_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o thy_o love_n to_o they_o that_o hurt_v i_o thy_o pardon_n to_o all_o christian_n piety_n to_o live_v in_o thy_o fear_n that_o at_o last_o they_o may_v die_v in_o peace_n and_o thy_o favour_n and_o possess_v that_o state_n of_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o eternal_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v gracious_o promise_v to_o 2.7_o to_o rom._n 2.7_o they_o that_o seek_v it_o by_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v hear_v i_o o_o king_n of_o heaven_n i_o beseech_v thou_o and_o that_o for_o thy_o own_o mercy_n sake_n and_o the_o infinite_a merit_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n with_o who_o holy_a word_n i_o end_v these_o my_o request_n our_o father_n which_o etc._n etc._n if_o the_o forego_n form_n with_o other_o prayer_n public_a and_o private_a which_o you_o be_v to_o attend_v be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o the_o whole_a day_n you_o may_v then_o return_v to_o the_o mourn_a office_n use_v in_o the_o forenoon_n and_o repeat_v as_o much_o of_o that_o as_o you_o shall_v judge_v convenient_a begin_v at_o the_o first_o confession_n of_o sin_n but_o always_o conclude_v your_o mourn_a solemnity_n with_o this_o prayer_n follow_v i_o adore_v thou_o most_o glorious_a and_o everlasting_a god_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n confer_v upon_o i_o and_o for_o every_o assistance_n in_o any_o duty_n which_o thou_o have_v be_v please_v to_o afford_v i_o especial_o for_o that_o of_o this_o day_n o_o let_v thy_o blessing_n turn_v what_o i_o have_v do_v to_o thy_o honour_n and_o my_o own_o present_a and_o eternal_a benefit_n and_o now_o as_o for_o i_o o_o lord_n give_v i_o leave_v to_o say_v that_o i_o be_o thou_o for_o thou_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v whole_o and_o thou_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v only_o and_o most_o earnest_o i_o beg_v that_o i_o may_v always_o be_v so_o i_o be_v give_v to_o thou_o long_o ago_o and_o here_o i_o ratify_v and_o renew_v what_o then_o be_v do_v by_o devote_v myself_o to_o thou_o now_o again_o i_o most_o humble_o 12.1_o humble_o rom._n 12.1_o present_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o a_o entire_a live_a sacrifice_n to_o thy_o majesty_n o_o make_v it_o a_o holy_a that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o acceptable_a one_o and_o then_o i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o dear_a god_n be_v thou_o i_o be_v thou_o i_o o_o be_v thou_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o thou_o be_v the_o rock_n in_o which_o i_o trust_v thou_o be_v the_o refuge_n to_o which_o i_o fly_v 13.5_o fly_v heb._n 13.5_o o_o never_o leave_v i_o nor_o forsake_v i_o my_o heart_n be_v fix_v on_o thou_o my_o soul_n gasp_v after_o thou_o her_o longing_n eager_a desire_n be_v towards_o thou_o o_o let_v they_o never_o be_v
with_o the_o respective_a branch_n of_o they_o page_n 1._o chap._n ii_o public_a mourn_v when_o to_o be_v use_v by_o who_o to_o be_v appoint_v the_o practice_n of_o it_o ancient_a it_o be_v great_a success_n note_v in_o the_o ninevite_n which_o encourage_v we_o to_o it_o when_o enjoin_v p._n 9_o chap._n iii_o of_o private_a mourn_v as_o it_o relate_v to_o other_o and_o to_o ourselves_o p._n 15._o chap._n iu._n what_o solemn_a mourn_a in_o private_a be_v it_o be_v principal_a concomitant_n these_o seven_o tear_n prayer_n fast_v alms-deed_n set-time_n free_a forgiveness_n and_o select_a associate_n p._n 21._o chap._n v._n two_o motive_n to_o holy_a mourn_v in_o general_a it_o be_v a_o christian_a duty_n and_o a_o duty_n most_o acceptable_a unto_o god._n its_o acceptableness_n manifest_v in_o four_o particular_n p._n 34._o chap._n vi_o a_o three_o motive_n to_o holy_a mourn_v in_o general_n it_o entitle_v we_o to_o divine_a comfort_n in_o this_o life_n as_o appear_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n from_o the_o word_n the_o office_n and_o the_o disposition_n of_o christ_n and_o from_o the_o mission_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n p._n 47._o chap._n vii_o a_o four_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n the_o present_a divine_a comfort_n which_o attend_v it_o yield_v blessedness_n four_o beatify_v property_n of_o they_o they_o be_v sweet_a glorious_a strong_a and_o secure_a which_o contain_v the_o first_o branch_n of_o holy_a mourner_n beatitude_n p._n 60._o chap._n viii_o a_o apologetic_a inference_n from_o the_o doctrine_n in_o the_o forego_n chapter_n clear_v christianity_n from_o the_o aspersion_n of_o unprofitableness_n with_o advice_n to_o careless_a and_o circumspect_a christian_n p._n 76._o chap._n ix_o a_o five_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o second_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o spring_v from_o the_o comfort_n that_o attend_v it_o they_o confirm_v we_o in_o religion_n by_o sweeten_v it_o to_o we_o at_o the_o beginning_n and_o by_o encourage_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o ever_o after_o p._n 92._o chap._n x._o a_o six_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o three_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o rise_v from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o mourn_v they_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o our_o assurance_n which_o assurance_n make_v religion_n very_o easy_a to_o we_o and_o we_o zealous_a in_o that_o which_o again_o strengthen_v assurance_n p._n 107._o chap._n xi_o a_o seven_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o four_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o rise_v from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o mourn_v they_o support_v we_o in_o affliction_n which_o be_v incident_a to_o all_o though_o most_o to_o the_o righteous_a good_a christian_n need_v not_o fear_v affliction_n though_o other_o be_v unhappy_a under_o they_o p._n 122._o chap._n xii_o the_o eight_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o five_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o rise_v from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o mourn_v they_o fortify_v we_o against_o temptation_n how_o divine_a comfort_n do_v that_o p._n 135._o chap._n xiii_o the_o nine_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o six_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o spring_v from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o holy_a mourn_a they_o animate_v we_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o instead_o of_o dread_v make_v we_o desire_v it_o p._n 145._o chap._n fourteen_o the_o ten_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o seven_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o spring_v from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o mourn_v they_o sweeten_v our_o life_n by_o conduce_v to_o our_o health_n and_o by_o better_v the_o temper_n of_o our_o mind_n as_o well_o as_o the_o habit_n of_o our_o body_n p._n 164._o chap._n xv._o the_o eleven_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n be_v the_o eight_o branch_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o spring_v up_o from_o the_o comfort_n annex_v to_o mourn_v they_o supply_v we_o with_o noble_a delight_n in_o this_o life_n when_o those_o that_o be_v less_o generous_a fail_n and_o forsake_v we_o which_o they_o do_v by_o acquaint_v we_o far_o with_o god_n and_o by_o inflame_v we_o with_o love_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n p._n 172._o chap._n xvi_o there_o be_v false_a comfort_n as_o well_o as_o true_a how_o to_o distinguish_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o whence_o false_a comfort_n spring_n p._n 185._o chap._n xvii_o the_o twelve_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n it_o entitle_v we_o to_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o future_a life_n the_o excellency_n of_o those_o joy_n manifest_v by_o compare_v they_o with_o present_a comfort_n and_o show_v how_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o four_o property_n p._n 206._o chap._n xviii_o the_o thirteen_o motive_n to_o mourn_v in_o general_n it_o have_v be_v constant_o practise_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o be_v high_o conducive_a to_o its_o happiness_n p._n 216._o chap._n xix_o objection_n against_o holy_a mourn_v answer_v as_o that_o it_o be_v beneath_o we_o make_v we_o melancholy_a disparage_v religion_n waste_v our_o time_n and_o hinder_v business_n p._n 225._o chap._n xx._n of_o more_o particular_a mourn_v reason_n why_o we_o must_v mourn_v for_o our_o own_o sin_n the_o gospel_n require_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n call_v for_o it_o and_o so_o do_v the_o suffering_n of_o our_o saviour_n we_o be_v teach_v it_o by_o example_n it_o help_v to_o repentance_n and_o destroy_v impiety_n it_o strengthen_v our_o grace_n and_o may_v hasten_v our_o translation_n to_o the_o endless_a glory_n p._n 235._o chap._n xxi_o reasins_z why_o we_o must_v mourn_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o the_o best_a have_v do_v it_o the_o neglect_n of_o it_o be_v unblamable_a it_o prevail_v with_o heaven_n it_o bring_v we_o comfort_n it_o secure_v we_o from_o judgement_n when_o other_o fall_v by_o they_o both_o nature_n and_o religion_n bound_v we_o to_o it_o it_o may_v be_v we_o have_v be_v sharer_n in_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o p._n 253._o chap._n xxii_o the_o first_o aggravation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o sin_n consider_v as_o the_o first_o suasive_a to_o mourn_v for_o the_o same_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o great_a light_n as_o against_o the_o light_n of_o conscience_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o word_n of_o experience_n of_o ordinance_n of_o example_n of_o admonition_n and_o of_o humane_a law_n p._n 273._o chap._n xxiii_o the_o second_o aggravation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o sin_n consider_v as_o the_o second_o suasive_a to_o mourn_v for_o the_o same_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o great_a love_n as_o against_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o against_o the_o love_n of_o our_o best_a friend_n p._n 269._o chap._n xxiv_o the_o three_o aggravation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o sin_n consider_v as_o the_o three_o suasive_a to_o mourn_v for_o the_o same_o we_o have_v sin_v in_o a_o most_o shameful_a manner_n p._n 278._o a_o form_n of_o devotion_n p._n 283._o a_o preparatory_a prayer_n p._n 284._o a_o confession_n of_o our_o own_o sin_n p._n 285._o a_o confession_n of_o the_o nation_n be_v sin_n p._n 289._o a_o supplication_n respect_v our_o own_o and_o this_o nation_n be_v sin_n p._n 294._o a_o general_a intercession_n p._n 296._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o principal_a of_o his_o heavenly_a grace_n p._n 300._o ejaculation_n for_o mourning-day_n p._n 319._o note_n p._n 321._o finis_fw-la errata_fw-la pag_n 9_o lin_v 15._o read_v the._n p._n 46._o l._n 4._o before_o high_a insert_v so_o p._n 68_o l._n 28._o r._n ennoble_v p._n 78._o l._n 35._o r._n persi_v p._n 95._o l._n 11._o r._n lyra._n p._n 98._o l._n 36._o r._n energy_n p._n 100_o l._n 28._o r._n muis._n p._n 109._o l._n 23._o r._n will_v p._n 125._o marg._n r._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 132._o mark_fw-mi r._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 146._o mark_fw-mi r._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 152_o l._n 20._o r._n wring_v p._n 158._o mark_fw-mi r._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 165._o mark_fw-mi before_o conjunctum_fw-la r._n ad_fw-la p._n 176._o l._n 20._o del_o of_o p._n 190_o l._n 30._o after_o for_z r._n then_o p._n 207._o l._n 4._o r._n fair_o p._n 219._o l._n 16._o after_o exaltation_n for_o of_o r._n to_o p._n 226._o l._n 34._o after_o cry_v insert_v and._n p._n 238._o l._n 9_o r._n abstemiousness_n the_o reason_n why_o chap_n and_o devotion_n be_v here_o mention_v be_v that_o the_o page_n of_o the_o errata_fw-la may_v the_o better_o be_v understand_v it_o have_v happen_v that_o the_o figure_n on_o the_o top_n of_o the_o page_n in_o part_n of_o the_o book_n be_v wrong_v set_v chap._n 24_o p._n 278._o l._n 14._o after_o we_o r._n well_o devotion_n p._n 286._o l._n 25._o for_o these_o r._n thy_o p._n 309._o l_o 15._o after_o delight_n insert_v be_v p._n 313._o l._n 12._o after_o heart_n insert_v to_o p._n 322._o l._n 35._o r._n of_o our_o
have_v the_o word_n there_o to_o be_v speak_v by_o the_o prophet_n of_o himself_o but_o as_o they_o can_v proper_o be_v apply_v to_o he_o without_o strain_v the_o sense_n as_o the_o connexion_n of_o they_o with_o what_o go_v before_o will_v clear_o show_v if_o we_o do_v but_o consult_v the_o coherence_n and_o consider_v it_o so_o it_o be_v very_o evident_a that_o they_o belong_v to_o our_o saviour_n the_o head_n of_o the_o prophet_n by_o his_o appropriate_v the_o same_o to_o his_o own_o person_n for_o he_o expound_v they_o of_o himself_o s._n mat._n 11.5_o and_o affirm_v they_o to_o be_v fulfil_v in_o himself_o s._n luk._n 4.21_o the_o first_o clause_n that_o occur_v in_o the_o quote_v chapter_n of_o isaiah_n be_v this_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v upon_o i_o because_o the_o lord_n have_v anoint_v i_o to_o preach_v good_a tiding_n he_o be_v incomparable_o furnish_v that_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n not_o that_o the_o gospel_n be_v never_o preach_v till_o the_o messiah_n do_v it_o for_o it_o be_v express_o say_v gal._n 3.8_o that_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v unto_o abraham_n but_o then_o by_o christ_n it_o be_v to_o be_v publish_v in_o its_o perfection_n in_o its_o ample_a latitude_n and_o with_o its_o high_a improvement_n and_o be_v to_o be_v deliver_v in_o such_o a_o way_n of_o recommendation_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o plain_a and_o intelligible_a and_o most_o powerful_a and_o impressive_a and_o so_o most_o useful_a and_o advantageous_a to_o man_n and_o our_o mediator_n be_v thus_o to_o promulgate_v the_o gospel_n where_o all_o legal_a shadow_n be_v turn_v into_o substance_n all_o type_n into_o truth_n all_o scheme_n and_o figure_n into_o perfect_a reality_n and_o all_o prediction_n and_o prophecy_n relate_v to_o himself_o and_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n into_o final_a accomplishment_n so_o good_a and_o solid_a and_o serviceable_a a_o doctrine_n must_v needs_o affect_v mourner_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o they_o must_v have_v their_o share_n in_o those_o general_a consolation_n which_o it_o tender_v promiscuous_o unto_o all_o for_o one_o special_a end_n which_o our_o bless_a mediator_n propose_v to_o himself_o in_o his_o promulgation_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v that_o all_o who_o believe_v it_o may_v be_v happy_a in_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o in_o a_o plenitude_n or_o fullness_n of_o they_o witness_v himself_o s._n joh._n 15.11_o these_o thing_n have_v i_o speak_v unto_o you_o that_o my_o joy_n may_v remain_v in_o you_o and_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a but_o this_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a of_o what_o i_o will_v remark_n from_o that_o paragraph_n in_o isaiah_n that_o holy_a mourner_n be_v entitle_v by_o common_a right_n to_o those_o ordinary_a comfort_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o all_o its_o professor_n may_v claim_v as_o well_o but_o that_o which_o i_o observe_v and_o will_v have_v all_o mourner_n take_v notice_n of_o be_v this_o that_o a_o singular_a kind_n of_o solace_n be_v provide_v for_o they_o and_o that_o as_o they_o have_v a_o particular_a title_n to_o it_o so_o it_o shall_v sure_o be_v impart_v to_o they_o it_o be_v the_o special_a and_o peculiar_a care_n of_o our_o saviour_n to_o do_v it_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o office_n for_o in_o the_o second_o verse_n of_o the_o forecited_a chapter_n it_o be_v express_o declare_v that_o he_o be_v to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_v and_o can_v any_o that_o mourn_v then_o think_v he_o will_v not_o do_v it_o no_o more_o will_v he_o fail_v in_o do_v that_o than_o he_o do_v when_o time_n be_v in_o preach_v the_o gospel_n now_o when_o that_o be_v to_o be_v do_v how_o do_v he_o perform_v it_o do_v he_o not_o do_v it_o plain_o do_v he_o not_o do_v it_o powerful_o do_v he_o not_o do_v it_o most_o full_o and_o faithful_o yet_o allow_v but_o thus_o much_o as_o who_o can_v or_o dare_v do_v otherwise_o and_o he_o can_v never_o he_o can_v never_o neglect_v to_o comfort_v mourner_n for_o according_a to_o the_o evangelical_n prophet_n he_o be_v anoint_v to_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o to_o the_o other_o anoint_a as_o much_o to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_v as_o ever_o he_o be_v to_o preach_v good_a tiding_n or_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o world_n upon_o this_o ground_n therefore_o that_o the_o holy_a jesus_n have_v undertake_v it_o as_o a_o piece_n of_o his_o office_n every_o pious_a mourner_n that_o be_v not_o actual_o comfort_v already_o may_v be_v very_o confident_a that_o he_o shall_v be_v so_o to_o which_o add_v the_o disposition_n of_o our_o redeemer_n be_v such_o as_o incline_v he_o to_o do_v it_o he_o have_v give_v plain_a demonstration_n of_o as_o much_o for_o as_o he_o be_v please_v to_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o a_o strange_a argument_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o own_o so_o once_o he_o live_v here_o in_o a_o human_a body_n and_o converse_v familiar_o for_o several_a year_n with_o the_o child_n of_o men._n and_o how_o do_v he_o then_o demean_v himself_o towards_o they_o with_o all_o the_o gentleness_n and_o kindness_n imaginable_a his_o affection_n to_o they_o be_v not_o only_o sincere_a and_o cordial_a but_o transcendent_a or_o superlative_a and_o the_o expression_n of_o it_o be_v like_o itself_o for_o it_o do_v not_o run_v out_o in_o airy_a compliment_n and_o the_o empty_a flashiness_fw-mi of_o superficial_a formality_n which_o at_o best_o be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o froth_n of_o friendship_n or_o a_o colour_n of_o kindness_n and_o will_v be_v very_o fulsome_a if_o they_o be_v not_o fashionable_a but_o express_v itself_o all-a-long_a in_o deep_a concern_v for_o their_o real_a welfare_n and_o in_o great_a solicitude_n for_o their_o endless_a happiness_n he_o pity_v their_o misery_n he_o heal_v their_o disease_n he_o instruct_v their_o ignorance_n he_o inform_v their_o judgement_n and_o be_v desirous_a to_o cure_v the_o infirmity_n of_o their_o mind_n as_o well_o as_o those_o of_o their_o body_n yea_o he_o die_v a_o shameful_a he_o die_v a_o painful_a and_o so_o a_o double_o miserable_a and_o cruel_a death_n to_o expiate_v their_o gild_n and_o reconcile_v they_o to_o god._n and_o when_o out_o of_o his_o tender_a disposition_n towards_o we_o he_o willing_o do_v and_o suffer_v such_o wonderful_a thing_n for_o we_o can_v he_o refuse_v to_o comfort_v those_o of_o we_o that_o mourn_v then_o his_o disposition_n must_v be_v mighty_o alter_v from_o what_o it_o be_v yet_o that_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v neither_o as_o be_v quite_o impossible_a for_o how_o read_v we_o heb._n 13.8_o jesus_n christ_n the_o same_o yesterday_o to_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o though_o instability_n be_v this_o world_n property_n and_o all_o the_o thing_n and_o person_n in_o it_o be_v seat_v under_o the_o pour_v of_o change_n yet_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v far_o above_o it_o and_o in_o he_o there_o can_v be_v no_o manner_n of_o mutation_n he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o 4.2_o the_o mal._n 4.2_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n but_o then_o he_o differ_v wide_o from_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firmament_n for_o whereas_o that_o every_o day_n rise_v and_o set_v and_o have_v his_o shine_a face_n full_a of_o maculaes_n or_o spot_n the_o sun_n our_o saviour_n be_v all_o glory_n and_o with_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d be_v ja._n 4.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d no_o alteration_n of_o altitude_n in_o himself_o brightness_n himself_o not_o but_o that_o frequent_a darkness_n may_v be_v upon_o good_a mind_n but_o than_o it_o proceed_v from_o their_o incapacity_n of_o receive_v his_o light_n fume_n arise_v within_o may_v intercept_v it_o as_o vapour_n exhale_v from_o the_o earth_n cloud_n and_o obscure_v the_o sun_n which_o else_o will_v beam_n forth_o with_o radiant_a brightness_n or_o different_a shadow_n throw_v upon_o we_o by_o his_o turn_n from_o we_o as_o our_o great_a luminary_n do_v when_o it_o seem_o run_v from_o one_o tropic_a to_o another_o no_o he_o always_o continue_v what_o he_o be_v and_o he_o ever_o will_v be_v what_o he_o be_v and_o there_o be_v reason_n for_o it_o for_o his_o nature_n be_v simple_a his_o be_v be_v absolute_a his_o perfection_n be_v infinite_a and_o so_o what_o change_n can_v be_v incident_a to_o he_o many_o vicissitude_n he_o may_v cause_v indeed_o but_o he_o share_v in_o none_o and_o of_o all_o the_o disturbance_n which_o he_o behold_v he_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o any_o he_o sit_v in_o heaven_n on_o a_o lofty_a throne_n and_o be_v the_o very_a centre_n of_o immutability_n never_o to_o be_v shake_v by_o the_o most_o tragical_a revolution_n though_o all_o thing_n about_o he_o shall_v become_v a_o chaos_n by_o sink_v into_o intricate_a and_o rueful_a disorder_n or_o by_o be_v shuffle_v together_o into_o one_o confuse_a heap_n of_o irreparable_a ruin_n yet_o still_o he_o will_v be_v what_o the_o