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be_v ascribe_v to_o christ_n ans_fw-fr a_o sacramental_a body_n and_o so_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n etc._n mat._n 26.26_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 12.24_o etc._n etc._n be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n which_o do_v signify_v represent_v and_o seal_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o natural_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n crucify_v not_o to_o all_o but_o to_o all_o true_a believer_n and_o this_o outward_a visible_a sacramental_a body_n be_v receive_v by_o the_o bodily_a outward_a hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o all_o communicant_n true_a believer_n and_o hypocrite_n who_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n quest_n 9_o but_o be_v this_o sacramental_a body_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n any_o thing_n available_a for_o their_o good_n who_o come_v unprepared_a and_o receive_v that_o and_o no_o more_o ans_fw-fr no_o certain_o this_o be_v not_o profitable_a but_o hurtful_a to_o the_o soul_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o etc._n etc._n mat_n 22.11_o etc._n etc._n because_o they_o want_v the_o wedding-garment_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o not_o be_v able_a to_o examine_v themselves_o or_o to_o discern_v right_o or_o partake_v spiritual_o of_o the_o natural_a or_o spiritual_a body_n of_o christ_n quest_n 10._o how_o can_v you_o call_v a_o body_n spiritual_n ans_fw-fr the_o apostle_n call_v the_o glorify_a body_n of_o the_o saint_n spiritual_a body_n because_o they_o be_v endue_v with_o spiritual_a quality_n of_o glory_n 17._o 1_o cor._n 15.44_o rom._n 6.6_o &_o 7.24_o col._n 2.16_o 17._o mortality_n as_o sin_n and_o death_n be_v compate_v to_o a_o body_n in_o respect_n of_o natural_a corruption_n or_o sinful_a quality_n and_o mortality_n so_o likewise_o the_o rich_a grace_n and_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n communicate_v and_o seal_v in_o the_o sacrament_n may_v be_v call_v a_o spiritual_a body_n as_o a_o whole_a body_n of_o spiritual_a heavenly_a grace_n bestow_v upon_o faithful_a receiver_n thus_o christ_n and_o his_o grace_n be_v a_o body_n of_o grace_n receive_v by_o the_o faithful_a quest_n 11._o what_o do_v you_o call_v a_o spritual_a body_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr this_o be_v the_o three_o kind_n of_o body_n a_o virtual_a or_o spiritual_a body_n comprehend_v all_o the_o power_n life_n virtue_n merit_n and_o benefit_n which_o do_v arise_v from_o the_o passion_n crucify_a of_o the_o natural_a body_n shed_v of_o the_o natural_a blood_n of_o christ_n with_o his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n for_o the_o good_a and_o benefit_n of_o god_n church_n and_o people_n hold_v forth_o seal_v and_o exhibit_v in_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o receive_v not_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o enjoy_v only_o by_o the_o faithful_a communicant_a and_o such_o as_o be_v right_o prepare_v for_o this_o sacred_a feast_n of_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 10.3_o 4_o 16._o phil._n 3.10_o 11._o gal._n 2.20_o &_o 3.1_o christ_n hold_v forth_o in_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n as_o crucify_v before_o our_o eye_n and_o spiritual_o communicate_v 1_o cor._n 10.16_o quest_n 12._o what_o be_v the_o four_o and_o last_o kind_n of_o body_n attribute_v to_o christ_n and_o how_o do_v the_o saint_n partake_v of_o or_o receive_v a_o union_n or_o communion_n with_o that_o or_o assurance_n of_o it_o in_o this_o sacrament_n ans_fw-fr this_o four_o and_o last_o be_v the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n 7._o rom._n 12.45_o 1_o cor._n 12_o 13_o etc._n etc._n &_o 10.16_o 17._o eph._n 2.16_o &_o 3.4_o 5._o &_o 4.12_o col._n 3.14_o 15._o heb._n 12.22_o etc._n etc._n 1_o joh._n 1.3_o 7._o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n the_o member_n of_o that_o body_n of_o which_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n and_o a_o more_o full_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o which_o body_n the_o saint_n do_v receive_v and_o partake_v of_o when_o in_o the_o sacrament_n as_o in_o a_o communion_n of_o saint_n right_o and_o spiritual_o not_o by_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n but_o by_o faith_n they_o partake_v of_o christ_n and_o have_v this_o union_n and_o communion_n of_o saint_n seal_v and_o assure_v in_o this_o sacrament_n quest_n 13._o you_o have_v declare_v your_o knowledge_n concern_v the_o author_n and_o matter_n of_o this_o sacrament_n now_o what_o be_v the_o form_n of_o it_o ans_fw-fr the_o form_n of_o communicate_v in_o this_o sacrament_n be_v likewise_o twofold_a outward_a and_o inward_a quest_n 14._o what_o be_v the_o outward_a form_n or_o manner_n of_o celebrate_v or_o partake_v of_o and_o in_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n ans_fw-fr the_o external_a or_o outward_a form_n in_o this_o sacrament_n etc._n mat._n 26.26_o 27._o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o &_o 11.23_o etc._n etc._n isa_n 42.3_o etc._n etc._n &_o 53.10_o etc._n etc._n be_v first_o the_o whole_a sacramental_a word_n of_o christ_n institution_n the_o blessing_n or_o consecrate_v of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n the_o command_n of_o receive_v eat_v and_o drink_v of_o the_o outward_a element_n and_o especial_o the_o promise_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n promise_v hold_v forth_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o sacrament_n quest_n 15._o what_o it_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o outward_a form_n or_o manner_n of_o celebration_n to_o be_v observe_v ans_fw-fr the_o sacramental_a action_n of_o break_a bread_n 22._o mat._n 26.26_o luke_n 22._o pour_v out_o of_o wine_n the_o distribution_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o and_o for_o the_o communicant_n and_o their_o receive_n of_o of_o they_o by_o the_o hand_n eat_v of_o they_o by_o the_o body_n as_o sacramental_a signify_v seal_v exhibit_v communicate_v and_o apply_v sign_n and_o symbol_n of_o all_o inward_a grace_n give_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o receive_v by_o they_o in_o this_o sacrament_n quest_n 16._o what_o be_v the_o inward_a form_n of_o or_o in_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n ans_fw-fr the_o internal_a or_o inward_a form_n be_v the_o analogy_n union_n and_o presence_n not_o local_a but_o virtual_a sacramental_a and_o spiritual_a of_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v the_o one_o represent_v and_o answer_v the_o other_o as_o the_o face_n do_v answer_v a_o face_n in_o a_o glass_n the_o outward_a sign_n be_v exhibit_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n and_o soul-cherished_n virtue_n and_o nourishment_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n from_o christ_n give_v and_o communicate_v and_o apply_v by_o that_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n christ_n and_o christ_n his_o spirit_n at_o the_o same_o time_n to_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o sacrament_n as_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firmament_n do_v its_o virtue_n of_o light_n and_o warmth_n to_o we_o or_o as_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n do_v their_o virtue_n and_o refresh_n 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o to_o nourish_v the_o life_n of_o nature_n in_o man_n or_o woman_n that_o 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soul_n will_v thou_o seek_v my_o face_n and_o have_v i_o for_o thy_o lord_n and_o husband_n and_o saviour_n behold_v i_o have_v love_v thou_o 2.20_o gal._n 2.20_o and_o give_v myself_o for_o thou_o 2._o the_o soul_n answer_v again_o as_o by_o consent_n and_o agreement_n lord_n 15._o 1_o tim._n 15._o i_o know_v thou_o haste_v love_v i_o to_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n of_o which_o i_o be_o chief_n behold_v thy_o face_n will_v i_o seek_v and_o i_o will_v have_v yea_o i_o do_v receive_v and_o take_v thou_o for_o my_o lord_n and_o my_o husband_n and_o my_o only_a saviour_n 19_o hosea_n 2.14_o 19_o upon_o who_o alone_o i_o rest_v for_o salvation_n and_o life_n eternal_a here_o i_o say_v be_v a_o kind_n of_o secret_a covenant_n and_o a_o preparation_n for_o admission_n as_o i_o note_v before_o in_o part_n in_o the_o internal_a entrance_n before_o specify_v second_o outward_o there_o be_v first_o a_o inchoation_n or_o degree_n of_o entrance_n and_o admission_n into_o 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his_o admission_n to_o be_v complete_v in_o baptism_n 4_o a_o covenant_n be_v enter_v and_o seal_v in_o baptism_n with_o the_o head_n christ_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n the_o party_n thus_o confess_v and_o profess_v faith_n and_o covenant_n when_o the_o church_n or_o person_n authorize_v by_o it_o that_o do_v find_v that_o according_a to_o christ_n institution_n 10.47_o act._n 10.47_o he_o or_o she_o have_v jus_o adrem_fw-la a_o right_n unto_o church-fellowship_n and_o to_o baptism_n the_o seal_n of_o admission_n yea_o a_o kind_n of_o inward_a right_n in_o the_o communion_n and_o spiritual_a membership_n of_o saint_n in_o christ_n the_o head_n as_o far_o as_o in_o judgement_n of_o charity_n they_o can_v discern_v thus_o admit_v by_o christ_n this_o professor_n of_o the_o faith_n i_o say_v be_v baptize_v and_o so_o outward_o complete_v and_o entertain_v as_o a_o church_n member_n not_o only_o to_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o break_n of_o bread_n 2.46_o act._n 2.46_o but_o also_o to_o all_o other_o act_n of_o church_n fellowship_n which_o agree_v to_o a_o member_n by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n seal_v in_o baptism_n both_o his_o covenant_n with_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o with_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n and_o thus_o you_o see_v how_o man_n of_o ripe_a year_n convert_v from_o judaism_n or_o paganism_n to_o the_o faith_n and_o holiness_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v their_o outward_a admission_n into_o the_o church_n and_o communion_n of_o the_o saint_n with_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o one_o with_o another_o and_o so_o far_o you_o may_v behold_v the_o scripture_n way_n of_o admission_n into_o or_o make_v up_o the_o body_n or_o church_n of_o christ_n thus_o there_o be_v daily_o add_v to_o the_o church_n such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v 23._o act._n 2.47_o 1_o cor._n 12.27_o eph._n 1.22_o 23._o man_n and_o woman_n convert_n and_o professor_n be_v make_v visible_a member_n of_o the_o 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have_v you_o know_v any_o other_o draw_v by_o such_o like_a mean_n to_o seek_v out_o after_o god_n in_o christ_n etc._n 2_o chron._n 33.12_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr 1._o some_o have_v be_v draw_v by_o outward_a loss_n and_o misery_n as_o manasses_n be_v by_o great_a affliction_n to_o consider_v of_o their_o way_n and_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n so_o that_o he_o may_v say_v as_o one_o do_v i_o have_v perish_v unless_o i_o have_v perish_v if_o i_o have_v not_o lose_v my_o estate_n in_o all_o outward_a appearance_n i_o have_v lose_v my_o soul_n 2._o i_o have_v have_v
to_o love_n christ_n with_o her_o soul_n 3._o 14.8_o ezek._n 36.3_o hos_fw-la 14.8_o and_o whether_o he_o have_v make_v her_o willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o loathe_v and_o dislike_v sin_n and_o to_o forsake_v her_o natural_a and_o sinful_a communion_n with_o sin_n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n 4._o whether_o she_o be_v willing_a to_o take_v the_o lord_n christ_n for_o her_o lord_n and_o father_n 18._o 2_o cor._n 6.17_o 18._o and_o heavenly_a husband_n and_o then_o no_o doubt_n she_o be_v one_o of_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n the_o lord_n be_v her_o father_n and_o she_o be_v his_o daughter_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n almighty_n quest_n 6._o but_o what_o if_o she_o doubt_v still_o ans_fw-fr give_v she_o this_o one_o rule_n that_o she_o seek_v with_o a_o impartial_a eye_n first_o as_o not_o to_o flatter_v herself_o that_o she_o have_v grace_n when_o she_o have_v none_o so_o 8._o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o 1_o cor._n 10.11_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 1.12_o &_o 4.7_o 8._o second_o 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like_o the_o sun_n perfect_a in_o brightness_n and_o light_n but_o like_o the_o moon_n receive_v our_o light_n of_o grace_n from_o christ_n as_o the_o moon_n do_v her_o light_n from_o the_o sun_n and_o like_o the_o moon_n 1.8_o 1_o john_n 1.8_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o have_v some_o change_n some_o decrease_n as_o well_o as_o increase_v some_o spot_n of_o darkness_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o three_o take_v this_o for_o a_o certain_a rule_n as_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o weakness_n of_o body_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o bodily_a life_n for_o a_o dead_a man_n feel_v nothing_o so_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o spiritual_a weakness_n etc._n rom._n 14.15_o etc._n etc._n be_v a_o evident_a argument_n of_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n in_o her_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v in_o bless_a paul_n 31._o eph._n 2.1_o 1_o tim._n 5.9_o rev._n 3.2_o 3._o isa_n 40.30_o 31._o four_o a_o dead_a man_n can_v see_v nor_o feel_v his_o own_o weakness_n at_o all_o a_o dead_a man_n complain_v not_o 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forward_o in_o grace_n willing_o the_o will_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a strive_v together_o with_o one_o consent_n with_o the_o grace_n give_v and_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n assist_v as_o in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o press_v on_o to_o perfection_n and_o 2._o sometime_o carry_v backward_o by_o corruption_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n temptation_n as_o it_o be_v against_o our_o will_n simile_n simile_n to_o a_o ebb_a in_o grace_n as_o in_o the_o tide_n the_o water_n run_v back_o as_o the_o moon_n decrease_v etc._n rom._n 7.23_o etc._n etc._n as_o peter_n sink_v in_o the_o water_n of_o presumption_n senselessness_n or_o despair_n as_o
14.22_o 23._o the_o bodily_a ear_n must_v hear_v the_o bodily_a hand_n must_v receive_v and_o the_o bodily_a mouth_n must_v eat_v and_o feed_v on_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o second_o the_o act_n or_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o of_o the_o inward_a man_n the_o spiritual_a eye_n of_o the_o soul_n must_v see_v the_o ear_n of_o faith_n must_v hear_v the_o hand_n of_o faith_n must_v receive_v and_o apply_v christ_n the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n must_v feed_v on_o christ_n so_o you_o see_v there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o eye_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n &_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o ear_n the_o ear_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o hand_n the_o hand_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o two_o sort_n of_o mouth_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n etc._n rom._n 10.6_o etc._n etc._n john_n 6.54_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o all_o the_o object_n and_o sacramental_a act_n or_o action_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n so_o by_o faith_n we_o spiritual_o feed_v on_o christ_n quest_n 3._o be_v there_o not_o two_o sort_n of_o object_n about_o which_o these_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a sense_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v ans_fw-fr yes_o there_o be_v first_o outward_a visible_a object_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n with_o all_o the_o audible_a and_o visible_a act_n and_o operation_n of_o christ_n minister_n etc._n mat._n 26.26_o etc._n etc._n and_o christ_n people_n in_o the_o several_a sacramental_a action_n and_o branch_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n second_o inward_a invisible_a and_o heavenly_a act_n of_o christ_n and_o grace_n from_o christ_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o participation_n thereof_o present_v and_o communicate_v to_o faithful_a receiver_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o each_o of_o these_o corporal_a and_o spiritual_a answer_v one_o another_o in_o every_o 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my_o sin_n and_o for_o my_o salvation_n six_o sacramental_a congratulation_n or_o christ_n welcome_a to_o his_o guest_n at_o his_o table_n take_v eat_v take_v drink_n seven_o sacramental_a foederation_n or_o covenant-promise_n hold_v forth_o by_o christ_n when_o he_o take_v the_o bread_n and_o say_v this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o take_v the_o cup_n and_o say_v this_o cup_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n in_o my_o blood_n shed_v for_o many_o for_o remission_n of_o sin_n eigth_o sacramental_a participation_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n of_o the_o outward_a element_n and_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n feed_v on_o christ_n himself_o and_o his_o benefit_n to_o my_o soul_n nine_o sacramental_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n and_o benefit_n with_o my_o head_n and_o with_o the_o saint_n as_o my_o fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n with_o who_o i_o do_v partake_v and_o have_v communion_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n ten_o sacramental_a obsignation_n or_o seal_v and_o communication_n of_o this_o spiritual_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o of_o all_o grace_n from_o christ_n to_o my_o believing-covenanting-soul_n renew_v my_o general_n and_o particular_a vow_n and_o protestation_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n as_o christ_n renew_v and_o re-confirms_a his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n matthew_n 22.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o 26.26_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.25_o 26._o and_o 10.16_o 17._o quest_n 6_o what_o be_v the_o first_o sacramental_a action_n word_n or_o object_n of_o your_o bodily_a or_o spiritual_a sense_n about_o which_o the_o act_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o soul_n or_o body_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v when_o you_o be_v to_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n ans_fw-fr sacramental_a invitation_n when_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n have_v express_v 1._o the_o inestimable_a benefit_n communicate_v to_o the_o saint_n in_o this_o sacrament_n 2._o the_o author_n 3._o the_o institution_n 4._o the_o end_n 5._o the_o use_n of_o it_o to_o believer_n 6._o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 7._o the_o great_a preparation_n require_v and_o 8._o the_o danger_n of_o come_v unprepared_a 9_o the_o solemn_a admonition_n and_o dehortation_n to_o all_o ignorant_a scandalous_a and_o profane_a person_n that_o they_o stand_v back_o and_o presume_v not_o to_o approach_v the_o lord_n table_n lest_o they_o eat_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n as_o 1_o cor._n 11.19_o and_o 10._o invitation_n call_v and_o embrace_v and_o embolden_v i_o with_o all_o saint_n true_o prepare_v to_o draw_v near_o and_o partake_v of_o that_o bless_a feast_n which_o according_a to_o the_o institution_n example_n and_o command_n of_o christ_n be_v there_o prepare_v for_o i_o and_o they_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n as_o matthew_n 22.4_o quest_n 7._o what_o must_v you_o do_v when_o you_o hear_v this_o voice_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n sound_v to_o the_o ear_n of_o your_o body_n and_o invite_v you_o to_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n ans_fw-fr i_o shall_v be_v careful_a by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o these_o three_o act_n note_v before_o 1._o right_o to_o observe_v and_o consider_v what_o be_v speak_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o invitation_n 2._o to_o meditate_v and_o think_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n what_o this_o invitation_n be_v and_o what_o a_o joyful_a thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 3._o to_o labour_v by_o the_o same_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n 104.34_o psa_fw-la 104.34_o to_o apply_v this_o invitation_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n as_o to_o one_o believe_a and_o long_v for_o refresh_v from_o christ_n to_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o revive_n of_o my_o spirit_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 8._o how_o must_v you_o exercise_v the_o ear_n of_o your_o faith_n ans_fw-fr in_o attention_n as_o if_o i_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n from_o heaven_n 5.1_o cant._n 5.1_o call_v i_o spiritual_o to_o feast_v with_o he_o at_o his_o table_n quest_n 9_o what_o be_v the_o second_o object_n or_o sacramental_a action_n or_o object_n which_o answer_v your_o corporal_a sense_n of_o see_v in_o the_o celebration_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr the_o sacramental_a preparation_n of_o the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o i_o see_v set_v upon_o the_o table_n or_o make_v ready_a to_o be_v consecrate_v 23._o mark_v 14.22_o 23._o and_o set_v apart_o for_o that_o holy_a ordnance_n when_o i_o be_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v that_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o spiritual_a object_n which_o answer_v the_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o
world_n to_o come_v quest_n 9_o what_o it_o the_o seven_o sacramental_a act_n or_o object_n hold_v forth_o as_o from_o christ_n by_o his_o minister_n on_o which_o your_o corporal_n and_o spiritual_a sense_n act_n and_o operation_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr sacramental_a foederation_n or_o covenant-promise_n hold_v forth_o by_o christ_n to_o his_o disciple_n the_o night_n before_o his_o passion_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.23_o etc._n etc._n when_o he_o do_v institute_n this_o sacrament_n and_o hold_v forth_o now_o to_o my_o soul_n in_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n quest_n 10._o wherein_o do_v this_o sacramental_a foederation_n or_o covenant_n consist_v ans_fw-fr in_o those_o promise_a word_n of_o christ_n to_o his_o disciple_n the_o same_o night_n he_o be_v betray_v first_o when_o he_o take_v bread_n and_o break_v it_o and_o say_v this_o be_v my_o body_n which_o be_v give_v for_o you_o as_o be_v record_v luke_n 22.22_o or_o which_o be_v break_v for_o you_o as_o bless_a paul_n express_v 1_o cor._n 11.24_o that_o be_v this_o bread_n which_o i_o thus_o take_v in_o my_o hand_n and_o give_v to_o you_o be_v my_o sacramental_a body_n by_o which_o another_o thing_n be_v mean_v for_o this_o bread_n thus_o break_v and_o give_v signify_v and_o seal_v and_o communicate_v to_o you_o and_o assure_v you_o of_o this_o my_o natural_a body_n which_o be_v now_o with_o you_o which_o you_o now_o see_v with_o your_o bodily_a eye_n as_o well_o as_o you_o do_v this_o bread_n which_o i_o break_v and_o give_v unto_o you_o matthew_z 26.26_o 27._o quest_n 11._o wherein_o further_o do_v this_o promise_n appear_v ans_fw-fr and_o second_o in_o that_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v further_o as_o very_o as_o i_o do_v now_o give_v you_o this_o bread_n break_v as_o my_o sacramental_a body_n so_o very_o i_o do_v now_o promise_v to_o give_v you_o this_o my_o natural_a body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o break_v with_o torment_n for_o you_o and_o for_o many_o and_o this_o my_o promise_n and_o covenant_n i_o do_v seal_n to_o you_o in_o give_v you_o this_o sacramental_a body_n of_o i_o this_o bread_n so_o bless_v and_o break_v yea_o behold_v the_o hand_n of_o he_o that_o betray_v i_o be_v with_o i_o on_o the_o table_n this_o night_n will_v judas_n betray_v i_o with_o a_o kiss_n and_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o highpriest_n shall_v take_v i_o and_o shall_v lead_v i_o to_o be_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v and_o crucify_v not_o for_o any_o sin_n of_o my_o own_o but_o for_o your_o sin_n 10.15_o joh._n 10.15_o i_o say_v and_o not_o for_o you_o only_o but_o for_o all_o my_o sheep_n for_o who_o i_o do_v willing_o lay_v down_o my_o life_n and_o do_v by_o this_o sacramental_a covenant_n and_o promise_n engage_v myself_o to_o lay_v down_o my_o life_n for_o you_o and_o their_o salvation_n and_o i_o do_v appoint_v this_o sacrament_n that_o you_o may_v never_o forget_v my_o love_n thus_o witness_v by_o my_o death_n and_o thus_o hold_v forth_o and_o seal_v to_o you_o and_o this_o be_v my_o promise_n which_o you_o shall_v see_v perform_v after_o few_o day_n read_v matthew_n 26_o and_o 27_o chapter_n and_o luke_n 22_o and_o 23_o chapter_n 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 24._o quest_n 12._o but_o do_v not_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n in_o blessing_n and_o give_v of_o the_o wine_n hold_v forth_o the_o same_o sacramental_a promise_n ans_fw-fr yes_o very_o for_o at_o the_o same_o time_n he_o take_v the_o cup_n and_o give_v thanks_o and_o give_v to_o they_o say_v drink_v you_o all_o of_o this_o and_o then_o he_o give_v they_o the_o same_o promise_n as_o a_o reason_n why_o they_o shall_v drink_v of_o that_o cup_n for_o say_v he_o this_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v seal_v for_o you_o and_o for_o many_o for_o remission_n of_o sin_n as_o mat._n 26.27_o 21._o and_o in_o luke_n 22.22_o compare_v may_v appear_v this_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n or_o of_o 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and_o this_o my_o promise_n shall_v be_v speedy_o verify_v and_o fulfil_v for_o that_o as_o if_o christ_n have_v say_v this_o night_n when_o as_o anon_o we_o shall_v go_v out_o to_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n according_a to_o our_o trust_n 1._o some_o of_o you_o shall_v see_v that_o my_o agony_n and_o bitter_a passion_n will_v begin_v 1.19_o joh._n 1.19_o when_o in_o sense_n of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n which_o the_o lord_n my_o father_n have_v lay_v upon_o i_o and_o which_o as_o a_o lamb_n of_o god_n i_o take_v away_o even_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o which_o i_o have_v most_o willing_o undertake_v to_o bear_v for_o you_o and_o for_o all_o my_o people_n who_o i_o will_v save_v from_o all_o their_o sin_n mat._n 1.21_o the_o burden_n of_o which_o be_v so_o great_a that_o i_o shall_v desire_v if_o it_o be_v my_o father_n will_v this_o cup_n of_o wrath_n so_o bitter_a may_v pass_v from_o i_o 2._o you_o shall_v see_v my_o agony_n will_v be_v so_o vehement_a and_o 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believe_v the_o promise_n they_o feed_v on_o christ_n the_o messiah_n then_o to_o come_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o promise_n second_o as_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o first_o institution_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n do_v by_o faith_n feed_v on_o christ_n body_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 12.24_o etc._n etc._n which_o be_v then_o promise_v to_o be_v give_v to_o be_v crucify_v for_o they_o and_o drink_v of_o his_o blood_n which_o be_v then_o promise_v to_o be_v shed_v for_o they_o and_o of_o which_o they_o be_v assure_v by_o that_o word_n of_o christ_n promise_n even_o so_o likewise_o i_o now_o be_v a_o believe_a humble_a hungry_a soul_n do_v now_o by_o
egyptian_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n ans_fw-fr the_o same_o which_o god_n speak_v in_o the_o twenty_o chapter_n of_o exodus_fw-la saying_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n and_o out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n 1._o thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n but_o i_o 2._o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n nor_o the_o likeness_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n above_o nor_o in_o the_o earth_n beneath_o nor_o in_o the_o water_n under_o the_o earth_n thou_o shall_v not_o bow_v down_o to_o they_o nor_o worship_v they_o for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n and_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o thousand_o of_o they_o that_o love_v i_o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n 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unprofitable_a housewife_n 31.27_o prov._n 31.27_o either_o careless_a or_o negligent_a at_o home_n of_o her_o husband_n estate_n 12.4_o prov._n 7.11.12_o prov._n 12.4_o not_o look_v to_o the_o way_n of_o her_o household_n or_o in_o often_o &_o frequent_a gad_v from_o home_n upon_o idle_a and_o unnecessary_a occasion_n to_o the_o shame_n of_o her_o husband_n and_o neglect_v of_o her_o duty_n of_o coadjutrix_fw-la or_o fellow-helper-ship_n in_o government_n of_o the_o family_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o their_o mutual_a good_a quest_n 7._o the_o commom_n and_o particular_a duty_n of_o husband_n towards_o their_o wife_n and_o of_o wife_n towards_o their_o â—_z you_o have_v reveal_v by_o light_n from_o christ_n now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n or_o father_n and_o mother_n of_o family_n towards_o their_o household_n and_o family_n answ_n they_o be_v to_o rule_v their_o own_o house_n well_o 16.5_o 1_o tim._n 3.4_o psal_n 101.1_o 2_o 3._o &c_n &c_n rom._n 16.5_o and_o to_o govern_v 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raiment_n and_o comfortable_a rest_n in_o due_a time_n etc._n prov._n 31.15_o etc._n etc._n quest_n 12._o how_o ought_v parent_n and_o governor_n of_o family_n man_n or_o woman_n to_o be_v example_n to_o their_o household_n child_n or_o servant_n answ_n i_o answer_v they_o be_v to_o be_v leader_n and_o pattern_n to_o their_o household_n child_n and_o servant_n in_o their_o word_n and_o action_n especial_o in_o all_o the_o practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n as_o become_v saint_n of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n quest_n 13._o you_o have_v hold_v forth_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n of_o family_n by_o a_o light_n from_o christ_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o those_o duty_n and_o so_o a_o breach_n of_o this_o first_o commandment_n honour_v thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n what_o light_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o know_v the_o say_a sin_n answ_n first_o parent_n and_o governor_n of_o family_n do_v sin_n in_o not_o command_v and_o cause_v child_n and_o servant_n to_o wait_v upon_o christ_n in_o the_o public_a ordinance_n 24.25_o gen._n 18.19_o joshua_n 24.25_o in_o not_o see_v they_o not_o only_o to_o come_v to_o the_o congregation_n but_o to_o abide_v there_o not_o as_o some_o who_o bring_v their_o parent_n or_o mistress_n to_o church_n and_o then_o slip_v out_o again_o and_o go_v to_o what_o they_o ought_v not_o beside_o this_o parent_n and_o governor_n of_o family_n sin_n in_o not_o call_v they_o to_o account_v what_o they_o have_v learn_v and_o how_o they_o have_v profit_v and_o what_o they_o have_v bring_v away_o of_o the_o sermon_n second_o parent_n of_o family_n sin_n in_o not_o catechise_v 19_o gen._n 18_o 19_o and_o instruct_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o ground_n and_o principle_n of_o religion_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o their_o faith_n 3.17_o 1_o pet._n 3.17_o when_o they_o be_v call_v to_o declare_v their_o knowledge_n and_o to_o be_v approve_v 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london_n from_o my_o study_n in_o sepulcher_n may_v 1._o 1646._o to_o the_o right_n honourable_a thomas_n adam_n lord_n mayor_n the_o right_a worshipful_a sir_n nicholas_n rainton_n knight_n isaac_n pennington_n sir_n john_n wollaston_n knight_n thomas_n atkin_n sir_n john_n cordel_n sir_n thomas_n soam_n sir_n john_n gay_a sir_n jacob_n gerrard_n knight_n john_n warner_n abraham_n reynardson_n sir_n george_n garret_n sir_n george_n clark_n knight_n john_n langham_n thomas_n andrews_n john_n fowke_n james_n bunce_n william_n gibbe_n richard_n chamber_n thomas_n cullum_n simon_n edmons_n samuel_n avery_n john_n bide_v george_n witham_n alderman_n thomas_n foot_n and_o john_n kendrick_n alderman_n and_o sheriff_n of_o the_o honourable_a city_n of_o london_n with_o the_o several_a family_n of_o and_o within_o the_o say_a city_n and_o the_o life_n of_o communication_n and_o especial_o the_o belove_a congregation_n and_o particular_a family_n of_o
they_o and_o every_o of_o you_o make_v your_o call_v and_o election_n sure_a you_o may_v gain_v a_o sweet_a entrance_n here_o and_o in_o the_o end_n a_o full_a possession_n and_o fruition_n of_o that_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o to_o further_o be_v the_o earnest_a desire_n and_o endeavour_v of_o you_o ever_o to_o serve_v you_o in_o christ_n jesus_n immanuel_n bourn_n may_v 2._o 1646._o to_o the_o reader_n a_o brief_a table_n and_o catalogue_n of_o the_o chief_a question_n case_n of_o conscience_n and_o divine_a truth_n handle_v in_o this_o light_n from_o christ_n or_o jewel_n of_o christian_a divinity_n with_o a_o direction_n to_o make_v use_n both_o of_o the_o great_a and_o lesser_a catechism_n in_o private_a family_n or_o secret_a closet_n or_o in_o public_a congregation_n if_o any_o please_v to_o make_v trial_n of_o they_o these_o according_a to_o the_o several_a class_n wherein_o they_o be_v primary_o express_v or_o where_o 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34_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o property_n evidence_v the_o divinity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n classis_fw-la 3._o whither_o there_o be_v any_o such_o spiritual_a essence_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 38_o etc._n etc._n and_o this_o prove_v by_o evidence_n of_o light_n from_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n and_o of_o scripture_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n classis_fw-la 4._o whether_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o reveal_v will_n and_o infallible_a word_n of_o god_n what_o be_v the_o antiquity_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 47_o 48_o etc._n etc._n necessity_n and_o authority_n of_o they_o how_o to_o know_v the_o right_a sense_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 50_o 51_o etc._n etc._n and_o understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o whether_o the_o authority_n of_o scripture_n depend_v upon_o the_o church_n with_o the_o excellent_a use_n of_o they_o cassis_n 5._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 58_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o four_o 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she_o be_v by_o creation_n what_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n what_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n in_o grace_n and_o what_o he_o or_o she_o shall_v be_v in_o state_n of_o glory_n classis_fw-la 8._o whither_o man_n or_o woman_n have_v free_a will_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 84_o etc._n etc._n and_o what_o it_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o creation_n 2_o of_o nature_n corrupt_v after_o the_o fall_n 3_o what_o it_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o 4_o what_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o glory_n whether_o a_o natural_a man_n or_o woman_n can_v desire_v their_o own_o salvation_n and_o how_o far_o 90._o qu._n 2._o p._n 89._o 90._o and_o whether_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o wait_v upon_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n for_o salvation_n classis_fw-la 9_o whether_o the_o lord_n do_v hold_v forth_o the_o law_n or_o command_a part_n of_o god_n word_n in_o mount_n sinai_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 91_o etc._n etc._n as_o a_o covenant_n of_o work_n or_o to_o what_o end_n and_o wherefore_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n do_v interpret_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o the_o commmand_a part_n of_o his_o word_n and_o what_o be_v the_o use_n of_o it_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 98_o etc._n etc._n qu._n 3._o p._n 100_o 101_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o state_n of_o god_n child_n under_o the_o gospel_n what_o shall_v be_v the_o condition_n and_o state_n of_o god_n child_n and_o of_o the_o wicked_a in_o death_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o for_o every_o afterward_o classis_fw-la 10._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 105_o 106_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v to_o be_v know_v of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n divine_n and_o humane_a and_o of_o his_o hypostatical_a or_o personal_a union_n of_o both_o nature_n and_o the_o necessity_n of_o his_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n for_o our_o salvation_n how_o there_o be_v a_o communication_n of_o the_o jdiom_n or_o phrase_n and_o property_n of_o both_o nature_n each_o to_o other_o etc._n qu._n 2.114_o 115_o etc._n etc._n with_o particular_a instance_n of_o the_o same_o classis_fw-la 11._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 116_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o threefold_a office_n of_o christ_n in_o particular_a of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o of_o the_o two_o chief_a part_n of_o it_o first_o satisfactitn_v to_o god_n justice_n second_o intercession_n for_o we_o whether_o the_o whole_a satisfaction_n and_o suffering_n for_o our_o sin_n be_v fulfil_v by_o christ_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 118_o etc._n etc._n and_o for_o what_o end_n god_n be_v please_v to_o afflict_v and_o suffer_v his_o child_n to_o be_v afflict_v in_o this_o life_n classis_fw-la 12._o what_o be_v the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 12_o 122_o etc._n etc._n how_o and_o when_o he_o do_v and_o do_v exercise_v it_o and_o to_o what_o end_n and_o how_o by_o his_o gospell-ministrey_a and_o spirit_n he_o encourage_v and_o draw_v poor_a sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o believe_v repent_v and_o he_o save_v what_o be_v the_o kingly_a office_n of_o christ_n 130._o qu._n 2._o p._n 139_o 130._o when_o and_o how_o he_o do_v and_o do_v manifest_v his_o conquer_a calling_n power_n with_o his_o special_a call_n and_o ordination_n of_o minister_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o church_n whether_o every_o man_n may_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o office_n of_o preach_v with_o the_o manner_n of_o calling_n necessity_n etc._n qu._n 3._o p._n 130_o 131_o etc._n etc._n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o ministerial_a office_n and_o the_o sad_a misery_n will_v follow_v in_o the_o church_n if_o it_o be_v abolish_v classis_fw-la 13._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 134_o 135_o etc._n etc._n whither_o christ_n have_v procure_v excellent_a grace_n
and_o infidel_n and_o unbeliever_n to_o convert_v they_o but_o for_o believer_n to_o confirm_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n as_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o sacrament_n may_v appear_v 29._o exod._n 12.47_o 48._o rom._n 2.28_o 29._o and_o as_o the_o passeover_n be_v not_o to_o be_v eat_v of_o the_o uncircumcised_a but_o of_o the_o circumcise_a and_o those_o who_o be_v circumcise_v in_o heart_n at_o least_o in_o outward_a appearance_n as_o the_o apostle_n hold_v forth_o true_a jew_n and_o so_o true_a christian_n now_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n at_o least_o in_o appearance_n ought_v to_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 14._o this_o be_v a_o answer_n sufficient_a 6.31_o judge_n 6.31_o but_o what_o further_o may_v be_v say_v to_o such_o as_o plead_v for_o baal_n and_o seem_v to_o set_v open_a a_o door_n for_o all_o profane_a ignorant_a unbelieving_a impenitent_a person_n to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr that_o the_o word_n have_v and_o may_v be_v preach_v to_o all_o creature_n man_n and_o woman_n of_o all_o sort_n drunkard_n 15._o mar._n 16.15_o matth._n 9.10_o 13._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 15_o 16._o mat._n 10._o 14_o 15._o adulterer_n whore_n except_o such_o as_o reject_v the_o gospel_n and_o malicious_o persecute_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n against_o who_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o the_o dust_n of_o their_o foot_n but_o to_o admit_v all_o sort_n to_o the_o sacrament_n all_o ignorant_a and_o scandalous_a impenitent_a person_n 5._o act._n 13.44_o etc._n etc._n act._n 18.5_o 6._o mat._n 18.15_o 16._o levit._fw-la 19.17_o 1_o cor._n 5.4_o 5._o this_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v suffer_v but_o those_o in_o authority_n in_o the_o church_n ought_v rather_o to_o suspend_v or_o deliver_v up_o such_o to_o satan_n for_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n quest_n 15._o it_o seem_v evident_a to_o i_o then_o that_o every_o man_n and_o woman_n who_o may_v come_v to_o the_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n may_v not_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n if_o they_o be_v either_o notoriou_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a and_o therefore_o catechism_n be_v very_o necessary_a ans_fw-fr you_o be_v in_o the_o right_n for_o if_o legal_a impurity_n 11._o exod._n 12.48_o exek_n 44.7_o 8.9_o leu._n 7.20_o 21._o &_o 15._o num._n 2.10_o 11._o yea_o but_o the_o touch_v of_o a_o dead_a body_n make_v they_o unclean_a and_o unfit_a for_o the_o passeover_n then_o much_o more_o spiritual_a uncleanness_n and_o uncircumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n defile_v the_o soul_n and_o make_v unfit_a for_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o if_o those_o who_o have_v only_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n without_o the_o power_n of_o religion_n 3.5_o 2_o tim._n 3.5_o must_v be_v turn_v away_o from_o as_o those_o with_o who_o the_o saint_n aught_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a to_o have_v no_o communion_n then_o certain_o those_o profane_a one_o who_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o outward_a form_n of_o religion_n but_o be_v notorious_o ignorant_a and_o notorious_o scandalous_a who_o live_v atheistical_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n 2.12_o eph._n 2.12_o they_o must_v needs_o be_v unfit_a to_o meet_v christ_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n or_o for_o the_o saint_n willing_o to_o communicate_v with_o at_o the_o lord_n table_n quest_n 16._o but_o who_o have_v authority_n to_o excommunicate_v or_o suspend_v these_o ignorant_a and_o scandalous_a person_n and_o to_o keep_v they_o from_o the_o sacrament_n ans_fw-fr i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o every_o particular_a minister_n 20._o mat._n 18.17_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5._o act._n 14.23_o tit._n 1.5_o 1_o tim._n 1.19_o 20._o or_o member_n of_o a_o congregation_n have_v this_o power_n but_o the_o whole_a congregation_n or_o the_o presbytery_n and_o elder_n ordain_v as_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n or_o at_o least_o such_o as_o be_v lawful_o authorize_v from_o god_n word_n and_o from_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n quest_n 17._o but_o what_o if_o the_o church_n or_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n or_o any_o other_o in_o authority_n 15.19_o jer._n 15.19_o do_v not_o perform_v their_o duty_n in_o take_v order_n and_o care_n as_o much_o as_o be_v in_o their_o power_n that_o the_o precious_a may_v be_v whole_o separate_v from_o the_o vile_a but_o that_o for_o want_n of_o their_o care_n and_o diligence_n or_o faithfulness_n such_o a_o man_n who_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o minister_n or_o any_o one_o or_o more_o of_o the_o congregation_n so_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o great_a part_n be_v ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a do_v press_n into_o the_o sacrament_n though_o he_o be_v admonish_v in_o private_a and_o public_a to_o forbear_v and_o not_o to_o endanger_v his_o own_o soul_n of_o become_v guilty_a of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n be_v the_o minister_n or_o any_o such_o of_o the_o congregation_n do_v their_o best_a to_o hinder_v such_o communicate_v guilty_a of_o such_o a_o man_n sin_n who_o come_v wilful_o unprepared_a as_o be_v ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a in_o their_o judgement_n and_o without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o for_o example_n example_n example_n if_o a_o man_n live_v in_o the_o wilsull_n breach_n of_o a_o lawful_a covenant_n etc._n rom._n 1.28_o etc._n etc._n a_o sin_n it_o may_v be_v not_o name_v or_o reckon_v as_o scandalous_a by_o those_o in_o authority_n and_o yet_o a_o sin_n in_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o minister_n or_o a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n for_o which_o a_o man_n impenitent_a for_o it_o shall_v be_v suspend_v the_o sacrament_n if_o those_o in_o authority_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o congregation_n do_v neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o suffer_v or_o approve_v of_o this_o man_n unlawful_a communicate_v be_v the_o minister_n or_o such_o a_o member_n guil-of_a this_o man_n sin_n 1.22_o as_o 1_o cor._n 5.11_o etc._n etc._n 2_o thes_n 3.6.14_o 2_o joh._n 9.10_o 1_o tim._n 1.22_o ans_fw-fr certain_o if_o the_o minister_n or_o any_o such_o member_n or_o member_n of_o the_o congregation_n do_v not_o use_v all_o lawful_a mean_n to_o put_v from_o they_o such_o a_o person_n to_o hinder_v this_o sinful_a communicate_v of_o such_o a_o scandalous_a person_n they_o can_v but_o partake_v of_o this_o man_n sin_n and_o so_o be_v find_v guilty_a but_o if_o they_o do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n in_o their_o place_n and_o calling_n to_o hinder_v such_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a person_n declare_v a_o just_a dislike_n of_o such_o a_o man_n presumption_n not_o countenance_v but_o disallow_v and_o disavow_v the_o boldness_n of_o such_o a_o guest_n etc._n mat._n 22.10_o &_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n gen_n 4.7_o rev._n 2.14_o etc._n etc._n to_o come_v without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n i_o conceive_v they_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o this_o man_n unworthy_a receive_n and_o the_o sin_n shall_v lie_v at_o their_o door_n who_o have_v au_o hority_n and_o power_n to_o prevent_v or_o use_v mean_n of_o prevent_v this_o sin_n and_o do_v not_o quest_n 18._o yet_o before_o i_o leave_v this_o i_o demand_v once_o again_o whether_o can_v the_o company_n of_o such_o a_o wicked_a communicant_a stop_v the_o flow_a stream_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o christ_n from_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o sacrament_n or_o keep_v the_o life_n cherish_v virtue_n of_o christ_n from_o they_o who_o come_v right_o prepare_v or_o second_o whether_o shall_v the_o saint_n refuse_v the_o sacrament_n or_o unchurch_n themselves_o and_o separate_v from_o the_o congregation_n for_o such_o a_o scandalous_a communicants_a presence_n or_o for_o such_o a_o fail_v of_o the_o church_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o such_o a_o particular_a ans_fw-fr 22.19_o 1_o tim._n 8.22_o rev._n i8_n 4_o luk._n 22.19_o i_o believe_v if_o a_o saint_n discover_v the_o scandalous_a and_o do_v the_o best_a to_o hinder_v â—his_v sin_n of_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n it_o cannoâ—_n hinder_v christ_n grace_n from_o a_o faithful_a receiver_n as_o judas_n presence_n do_v not_o hinder_v the_o apostle_n nor_o the_o incestuous_a person_n the_o saint_n while_o he_o continue_v with_o they_o nor_o be_v the_o saint_n bind_v to_o refuse_v the_o sacrament_n or_o unchurch_n themselves_o and_o separate_v from_o that_o congregation_n for_o this_o fail_n of_o the_o church_n these_o saint_n have_v perform_v their_o duty_n in_o their_o several_a place_n as_o be_v note_v before_o but_o these_o particular_a member_n shall_v rather_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o lawful_a and_o good_a mean_n to_o have_v this_o fault_n of_o the_o church_n reform_v &_o continue_v their_o fellowship_n with_o manifestation_n of_o their_o dislike_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o this_o i_o conceive_v they_o may_v
knowledge_n of_o god_n 15.14_o joh._n 5.39_o &_o 17.3_o rom._n 15.14_o and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o he_o have_v send_v quest_n 14._o what_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v happy_a for_o ever_o ans_fw-fr first_o the_o gospel_n or_o promise_a part_n hold_v forth_o christ_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n by_o faith_n 7.2_o gen._n 3.15_o &_o 17.1_o exo._n 20._o mat._n 5._o jam._n 7.2_o second_o the_o law_n or_o command_a part_n manifest_v that_o life_n and_o rule_n of_o life_n in_o thankfulness_n by_o obedience_n quest_n 15._o whence_o have_v the_o holy_a scripture_n its_o authority_n to_o require_v belief_n and_o obedience_n unto_o it_o ans_fw-fr from_o god_n himself_o who_o do_v write_v part_n of_o it_o with_o his_o own_o finger_n 21._o exod._n 31.18_o &_o 32.16_o &_o 35.1_o deut._n 9.10_o 2_o pet._n 1.20_o 21._o or_o by_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o power_n and_o the_o prophet_n apostle_n and_o penman_n be_v the_o penman_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n write_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o be_v direct_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n quest_n 16._o but_o do_v not_o the_o scripture_n authority_n depend_v upon_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o church_n and_o do_v not_o the_o church_n testimony_n prove_v the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n ans_fw-fr certain_o although_o the_o scripture_n may_v be_v believe_v with_o some_o kind_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o church_n especial_o by_o man_n out_o of_o the_o church_n move_v by_o the_o church_n testimony_n to_o receive_v the_o scripture_n as_o god_n word_n as_o holy_a augustine_n do_v yet_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o scripture_n depend_v upon_o god_n himself_o and_o the_o saint_n be_v move_v to_o believe_v it_o as_o by_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o scripture_n itself_o so_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n witness_v unto_o their_o conscience_n that_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n quest_n 17._o how_o may_v this_o be_v illustrate_v further_o to_o we_o ans_fw-fr by_o that_o example_n of_o the_o samaritan_n 4._o john_n 4._o they_o first_o believe_v on_o christ_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o woman_n who_o say_v christ_n have_v tell_v she_o all_o thing_n that_o ever_o she_o do_v but_o when_o they_o have_v hear_v christ_n ibid._n ibid._n now_o say_v they_o to_o the_o woman_n we_o do_v not_o believe_v on_o christ_n for_o thy_o say_n for_o we_o have_v hear_v he_o ourselves_o and_o know_v indeed_o that_o this_o be_v very_a christ_n so_o likewise_o at_o the_o first_o augustine_n be_v and_o other_o may_v be_v draw_v to_o believe_v the_o scripture_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o church_n but_o when_o once_o the_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o see_v the_o scripture_n excellency_n 4.12_o heb._n 4.12_o and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o the_o word_n how_o it_o be_v quick_a and_o alive_a yea_o mighty_a in_o operation_n sharp_a than_o a_o two_o edge_a sword_n pierce_v even_o to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o joint_n and_o marrow_n of_o we_o and_o be_v a_o discerner_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o word_n 3.8_o 2_o cor._n 3.8_o and_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o the_o soul_n do_v not_o believe_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o witness_n of_o the_o church_n for_o the_o truth_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o scripture_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n itself_o the_o child_n of_o god_n see_v and_o know_v that_o the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n 16.13_o john_n 16.13_o and_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o so_o to_o be_v believe_v and_o obey_v of_o all_o that_o look_v for_o salvation_n quest_n 18._o but_o be_v not_o the_o scripture_n obscure_a and_o difficult_a to_o be_v understand_v and_o so_o dangerous_a to_o be_v read_v especial_o of_o ignorant_a and_o weak_a people_n ans_fw-fr the_o holy_a scripture_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o doctrine_n the_o knowledge_n of_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n be_v not_o obscure_a but_o plain_a and_o easy_a by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o every_o regenerate_a soul_n to_o understand_v the_o eye_n of_o who_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v 119.105_o psa_fw-la 119.105_o yea_o it_o be_v a_o light_n to_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o lantern_n to_o our_o path_n unto_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v heed_n 1.19_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o as_o unto_o a_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o a_o dark_a place_n until_o the_o day_n dawn_n and_o the_o day_n star_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o gospel_n arise_v in_o our_o heart_n but_o it_o be_v true_a it_o be_v dark_a and_o offensive_a to_o blind_a eye_n 1.18_o 1_o cor._n 1.18_o and_o to_o all_o that_o perish_v as_o in_o who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v their_o mind_n 4.4_o 2_o cor._n 4.4_o lâ—st_v the_o light_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n shall_v shine_v unto_o they_o and_o it_o be_v obscure_a and_o difficult_a to_o be_v understand_v in_o some_o part_n even_o to_o god_n child_n though_o not_o always_o first_n that_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n may_v not_o trust_v to_o their_o own_o wisdom_n for_o understand_v of_o the_o scripture_n 19_o eph._n 1.18_o 19_o but_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o help_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n &c_n luk._n 24.45_o eph._n 3.16_o &c_n &c_n and_o that_o christ_n may_v dwell_v in_o their_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o open_v their_o will_n to_o understand_v that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o comprehend_v with_o all_o saint_n what_o be_v the_o height_n and_o length_n and_o depth_n and_o to_o know_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v knowledge_n that_o they_o 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yet_o so_o but_o natural_a quest_n 6._o what_o be_v a_o three_o sort_n of_o action_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v mix_v action_n partly_o natural_a partly_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a end_n and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n spiritual_a action_n as_o to_o come_v to_o the_o church_n to_o hear_v a_o sermon_n 31._o mark_v 6.20.21_o 2_o kin._n 10.16_o 31._o to_o partake_v of_o the_o outward_a ordinance_n to_o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n in_o sacrament_n to_o receive_v the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o join_v with_o the_o lip_n and_o mouth_n in_o common_a and_o ordinary_a prayer_n or_o praise_n 5._o john_n 3.3_o 5._o to_o make_v a_o show_n of_o religion_n like_o herod_n and_o have_v a_o john_n like_o zeal_n of_o reformation_n and_o he_o may_v have_v a_o kind_n of_o natural_a free_a will_n in_o all_o these_o 3.3_o joh._n 3.3_o and_o yet_o be_v a_o natural_a man_n or_o woman_n and_o never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 7._o but_o be_v the_o understanding_n will_n 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6.8_o ephes_n 4._o â—0_n answ_n first_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o my_o soul_n i_o may_v endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o be_v affect_v with_o a_o holy_a reverence_n godly_a sorrow_n and_o humbleness_n of_o spirit_n in_o my_o heart_n quicken_v in_o or_o by_o a_o serious_a meditation_n or_o think_v 1._o of_o my_o great_a unthankfulness_n to_o god_n my_o father_n in_o christ_n for_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 5.12_o 1_o cor._n 3.1_o etc._n etc._n heb._n 5.12_o who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v grieve_v his_o spirit_n by_o who_o i_o be_o seal_v to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n 2._o by_o meditation_n or_o think_v of_o my_o great_a unprofitablenesse_n in_o my_o former_a partake_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o and_o other_o sacred_a ordinance_n what_o small_a growth_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n love_n power_n over_o sin_n fruitfulness_n in_o good_a work_n and_o other_o grace_n 3._o in_o 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be_v the_o duty_n require_v or_o the_o affirmative_a part_n of_o this_o second_o commandment_n imply_v in_o this_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr the_o lord_n command_v all_o to_o worship_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o who_o be_v the_o true_a god_n 4.24_o deu_fw-la 6_o 13_o &_o 10.20_o mat._n 4.10_o 1_o san_n 7.3_o heb._n 1.5_o isa_n 8.20_o joh._n 4.24_o and_o to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o only_o in_o a_o true_a and_o right_a manner_n even_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n quest_n 4._o what_o be_v a_o first_o particular_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o general_a prohibition_n ans_fw-fr to_o have_v a_o eye_n unto_o e._n deu._n 4.2_o exo._n 25.40_o isa_n 8.19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 2_o tim._n 3.25_o &_o e._n and_o to_o consult_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n according_a to_o his_o will_n and_o this_o in_o outward_a as_o well_o as_o in_o ward_n service_n quest_n 5._o what_o sin_n be_v contrary_a unto_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o follow_v the_o device_n and_o invention_n of_o man_n in_o god_n worship_n 35._o deu._n 12.30_o etc._n etc._n mat._n 14.8_o 9_o josh_n 9.14_o jer._n 32.34_o 35._o without_o any_o ground_n from_o god_n word_n or_o search_v to_o know_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o his_o service_n quest_n 6._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a service_n or_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n in_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o worship_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o public_a or_o private_a according_a unto_o his_o word_n or_o will_v reveal_v in_o his_o holy_a scripture_n ans_fw-fr there_o in_o divers_a public_a act_n and_o divers_a private_a act_n or_o part_n of_o god_n solemn_a worship_n and_o service_n but_o we_o may_v observe_v these_o four_o that_o follow_v 1._o preach_v and_o reveal_v of_o god_n word_n and_o will_n to_o the_o child_n of_o man_n 2._o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 3._o spiritual_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o prayer_n 4._o 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12._o what_o sin_n be_v contrary_a to_o these_o duty_n concern_v hear_v or_o believe_v and_o obey_v god_n word_n ans_fw-fr to_o come_v to_o god_n house_n without_o a_o due_a preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o memory_n before_o we_o come_v 1._o by_o examination_n of_o our_o knowledge_n or_o want_n of_o knowledge_n or_o by_o meditation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o prophetical_a office_n to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o may_v learn_v of_o christ_n or_o prayer_n for_o god_n minister_n or_o for_o ourselves_o for_o our_o profit_v in_o the_o ordinance_n 1.4.3_o mic._n 7.16_o mat._n 13.15_o 2_o tim_n 1.4.3_o 2._o to_o be_v present_a without_o serious_a attention_n with_o gaze_v eye_n deaf_a dull_a itch_a prejudicate_a ear_n or_o wander_a heart_n 6.10_o jer._n 6.10_o 3._o to_o hear_v with_o hypocritical_a profane_a or_o uncircumcised_a heart_n oâ—_n ear_n without_o love_n towards_o god_n word_n 4._o to_o hear_v with_o wilful_a hard_a impenitent_a heart_n 17.11_o act_n 28.27_o 28._o 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with_o all_o faithfulness_n long-suffering_a and_o patience_n as_o for_o god_n and_o in_o christ_n stead_n in_o godly_a sincerity_n boldness_n and_o zeal_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o soul_n and_o this_o with_o divine_a authority_n and_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o in_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n quest_n 17._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o minister_n contrary_a to_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o preach_v lie_n in_o hypocrisy_n etc._n 1_o tim._n 4.1_o 2._o gal._n 1.8_o 9_o 1_o tim._n 1.3_o 4._o &_o 6.3_o etc._n etc._n or_o any_o doctrine_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o gospel_n of_o christ_n or_o unprofitable_a for_o the_o people_n to_o who_o they_o preach_v second_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n corrupt_o etc._n 2_o cor._n 2.17_o jer._n 23.28_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 1_o etc._n etc._n or_o not_o of_o a_o ready_a mind_n but_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n or_o with_o lording_n over_o god_n heritage_n three_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n flatter_o to_o please_v man_n sow_v pillow_n under_o man_n elbow_n 22.28_o jer._n 23.18_o ezek._n 22.28_o or_o not_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n four_o not_o to_o preach_v or_o to_o be_v negligent_a minister_n in_o their_o ministerial_a office_n 3._o exo._n 34.2_o 3._o quest_n 18._o what_o it_o the_o penalty_n of_o such_o minister_n who_o preach_v or_o people_n who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o such_o a_o sinful_a manner_n etc._n mat._n 7.21_o etc._n etc._n luk._n 13.24_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr the_o lord_n christ_n will_v not_o know_v or_o own_v they_o to_o be_v any_o of_o he_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n but_o shut_v they_o out_o of_o heaven_n quest_n 19_o what_o shall_v he_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o work_n in_o these_o man_n mind_n 1.10_o as_o joh._n 5.1_o etc._n etc._n to_o want_v ordinance_n act_n 8.21_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 2_o 25_o 26._o 1_o thes_n 1.10_o ans_fw-fr it_o shall_v teach_v they_o in_o time_n to_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n to_o see_v if_o god_n will_v give_v they_o true_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o true_a repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sinful_a speak_n or_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n that_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o wrath_n to_o come_v quest_n 20._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o first_o outward_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n the_o preach_a and_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v or_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o relation_n to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o god_n outward_a worship_n the_o bless_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v already_o declare_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o catechism_n in_o the_o 26_o 27_o 28_o classis_fw-la where_o you_o may_v find_v divers_a direction_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v practise_v for_o right_a preparation_n and_o participation_n for_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o divers_a sin_n be_v or_o may_v be_v observe_v contrary_a to_o those_o duty_n with_o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n 11.27_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o both_o intimate_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v open_v at_o large_a in_o the_o class_n aforesaid_a quest_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o three_o public_a ordinance_n or_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n offer_v up_o the_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n and_o first_o for_o prayer_n ans_fw-fr it_o be_v a_o general_a duty_n for_o all_o to_o pray_v to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n for_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o themselves_o or_o other_o 2._o joh._n 16.23_o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o 2._o for_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o christ_n church_n quest_n 22._o what_o be_v the_o general_a sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o prayer_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 57.8_o isa_n 46.6_o 7._o &_o 57.8_o ans_fw-fr first_o to_o put_v up_o our_o prayer_n to_o any_o other_o god_n then_o to_o the_o true_a god_n or_o to_o any_o 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the_o great_a god_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v bless_v and_o honour_v they_o that_o honour_n he_o 2.30_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o and_o extol_v they_o who_o seek_v in_o christ_n to_o give_v god_n the_o praise_n due_a unto_o his_o name_n quest_n 28._o what_o may_v the_o diligent_a observation_n of_o all_o these_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v with_o the_o threaten_n and_o promise_n annex_v hold_v forth_o unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n or_o what_o may_v this_o instruct_v ans_fw-fr first_o to_o wicked_a and_o profane_a man_n this_o hold_v forth_o and_o may_v teach_v they_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o miserable_a condition_n live_v in_o a_o continual_a profanation_n of_o god_n name_n either_o in_o his_o title_n word_n ordinance_n or_o work_n of_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n and_o so_o of_o a_o continual_a subjection_n to_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a here_o and_o to_o a_o everlasting_a curse_n hereafter_o quest_n 29._o what_o further_o may_v such_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v out_o of_o christ_n learn_v from_o hence_o ans_fw-fr not_o to_o give_v sleep_n to_o their_o eye_n with_o quiet_a nor_o take_v delight_n in_o any_o creature-comfort_n but_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n until_o christ_n make_v they_o by_o his_o spirit_n sensible_a of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o give_v they_o faith_n and_o repentance_n that_o close_v with_o christ_n they_o may_v be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o their_o sin_n quest_n 30._o what_o may_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n learn_v from_o hence_o by_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o instruction_n 13_o 1_o cor._n 13.9_o phil._n 3.12_o 13_o ans_fw-fr to_o see_v the_o perfection_n of_o this_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o imperfection_n and_o seek_v daily_a to_o christ_n as_o for_o assurance_n of_o justification_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n so_o for_o assure_a power_n of_o sanctification_n and_o increase_n of_o strength_n from_o christ_n that_o they_o 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and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 2._o what_o do_v you_o principal_o observe_v and_o consider_v in_o this_o four_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr first_o i_o observe_v the_o substance_n oâ—_n sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n set_v down_o in_o the_o first_o word_n remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n to_o sanctify_v it_o or_o to_o keep_v it_o holy_a second_o the_o explication_n or_o further_a declaration_n of_o god_n will_v and_o pleasure_n in_o the_o next_o word_n that_o follow_v six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v or_o all_o thy_o work_n but_o the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o it_o thou_o shall_v not_o do_v any_o work_n thou_o nor_o thy_o son_n nor_o thy_o daughter_n thy_o manservant_n nor_o thy_o maidservant_n nor_o thy_o cattle_n nor_o thy_o stranger_n that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n three_o i_o observe_v the_o grand_a or_o chief_a reason_n and_o ground_n of_o this_o commandment_n in_o the_o last_o word_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o nest_v the_o seven_o day_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 3._o what_o do_v you_o consider_v in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o the_o substance_n or_o sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n in_o the_o first_o word_n answ_n i_o consider_v three_o thing_n first_o the_o memento_n remember_v as_o hold_v forth_o a_o duty_n of_o mind_v rest_n deut._n 5.15_o genes_n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shabath_n rest_n remember_v and_o observe_v the_o sabbath_n day_n before_o it_o come_v for_o preparation_n as_o a_o day_n holy_a to_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o appointment_n of_o old_a even_o in_o paradise_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o as_o too_o much_o forget_v and_o neglect_v and_o therefore_o he_o require_v his_o peple_n to_o remember_v the_o day_n with_o great_a observation_n 4.10_o heb._n 4.10_o second_o i_o consider_v the_o day_n the_o sabbath_n day_n or_o day_n of_o rest_n the_o rest-day_n a_o day_n of_o cease_v from_o our_o own_o work_n as_o god_n do_v from_o he_o three_o i_o consider_v another_o duty_n namely_o the_o end_n to_o remember_v the_o sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n day_n or_o separate_v and_o set_v it_o apart_o from_o common_a and_o ordinary_a work_n which_o concern_v this_o present_a natural_a life_n and_o a_o consecrate_v of_o it_o unto_o god_n and_o to_o holy_a spiritual_a work_n such_o as_o concern_v our_o spiritual_a life_n and_o these_o thing_n among_o other_o i_o observe_v considerable_a in_o the_o first_o expression_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o commandment_n remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n to_o keep_v it_o holy_a quest_n 4._o what_o do_v you_o consider_v in_o the_o second_o part_n ans_fw-fr first_o a_o permission_n and_o in_o this_o the_o equity_n of_o this_o commandment_n as_o a_o strong_a reason_n or_o motive_n to_o obedience_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v and_o do_v all_o thy_o work_n second_o a_o commission_n or_o commandment_n to_o work_v for_o since_o god_n make_v all_o the_o seven_o day_n as_o he_o do_v all_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o garden_n 17._o gen._n 2.16_o 17._o and_o as_o he_o may_v have_v forbid_v our_o first_o parent_n half_a the_o tree_n or_o all_o but_o on_o e_z if_o he_o have_v please_v and_o that_o without_o any_o wrong_n to_o they_o yet_o do_v forbid_v they_o but_o one_o tree_n of_o the_o garden_n so_o the_o lord_n may_v have_v forbid_v we_o to_o work_v in_o three_o or_o four_o of_o the_o day_n or_o more_o yea_o in_o all_o but_o one_o day_n and_o therefore_o since_o he_o reserve_v but_o one_o whole_a day_n of_o seven_o for_o his_o solemn_a worship_n great_a cause_n we_o shall_v yield_v most_o willing_a obedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n and_o be_v careful_a to_o keep_v this_o in_o a_o holy_a rest_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o yet_o not_o misspend_v the_o six_o day_n but_o work_n in_o our_o lawful_a calling_n second_o i_o consider_v a_o declaration_n of_o of_o the_o lord_n right_a in_o this_o as_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o separate_a day_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n and_o therefore_o a_o strong_a reason_n that_o man_n shall_v not_o profane_v this_o day_n but_o keep_v it_o holy_a this_o in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n three_o i_o consider_v a_o more_o general_a and_o full_a prohibition_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o work_n in_o it_o thou_o shall_v do_v no_o manner_n of_o work_n that_o be_v of_o thy_o own_o work_n for_o which_o i_o have_v allow_v thou_o six_o day_n to_o labour_n in_o four_o i_o consider_v the_o person_n who_o be_v prohibit_v from_o work_v in_o particular_a hold_v forth_o in_o these_o seven_o expression_n first_o thou_o second_o nor_o thy_o son_n three_o nor_o thy_o daughter_n four_o nor_o thy_o manservant_n five_o nor_o thy_o make_a servant_n six_o nor_o thy_o cattle_n seven_o nor_o the_o strange_a that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n or_o that_o be_v within_o or_o under_o thy_o power_n jurisdiction_n protection_n or_o command_v whatsoever_o thou_o shall_v not_o profane_v the_o sabbath_n thyself_o nor_o suffer_v any_o other_o in_o thy_o power_n to_o sin_n in_o this_o respect_n quest_n 5._o what_o do_v you_o consider_v in_o the_o three_o and_o last_o part_n you_o obsorve_v the_o principal_a reason_n of_o the_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr first_a the_o lord_n own_o example_n in_o the_o great_a work_n of_o creation_n hold_v forth_o for_o our_o imitation_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o so_o the_o lord_n
church_n of_o god_n require_v quest_n 24._o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n in_o public_a ans_fw-fr to_o join_v devout_o and_o understand_o with_o the_o minister_n and_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n not_o only_o attend_v with_o the_o ear_n to_o every_o confession_n of_o sin_n petition_n for_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o powr_v out_o of_o the_o minister_n soul_n in_o prayer_n but_o with_o thy_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n with_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o every_o confession_n request_n or_o give_v of_o thanks_n to_o god_n say_v amen_o in_o thy_o soul_n 27._o psal_n 85.8_o phil._n 4.13_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o your_o prayer_n in_o god_n due_a time_n and_o this_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o assistance_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n 32._o gen._n 32._o quest_n 25._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n declare_v ans_fw-fr not_o to_o attend_v diligent_o with_o our_o ear_n or_o to_o wander_v and_o be_v distract_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o hearty_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o do_v this_o in_o a_o dead_a manner_n without_o any_o affection_n or_o life_n in_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o answer_n and_o gracious_a return_n of_o our_o petition_n put_v up_o right_o in_o matter_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19.23_o john_n 19.23_o quest_n 26._o what_o be_v a_o three_o duty_n in_o public_a for_o sanctification_n of_o this_o bless_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n day_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr this_o concern_v both_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n of_o god_n 21._o ezra_n 7.10_o nehe._n 8.8_o ezek._n 3.17_o act_n 20.20_o 21._o and_o first_o the_o minister_n duty_n be_v to_o read_v expound_v catechise_v and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o faithfulness_n sincerity_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o minister_n sin_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v expound_v and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o do_v it_o unfaithful_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o otherwise_o then_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n quest_n 28._o what_o be_v the_o people_n duty_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o attend_v diligent_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n 15._o act_n 15.14_o 15._o or_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n and_o that_o without_o wander_v or_o sleep_v with_o hunger_n after_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o with_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o hear_v it_o careless_o without_o devotion_n faith_n love_n or_o obedience_n unprofitable_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n quest_n 30._o what_o be_v a_o four_o particular_a duty_n in_o which_o this_o rest-day_n or_o lord_n day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v ans_fw-fr in_o a_o right_n communicate_v and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n god_n people_n be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o be_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o catechism_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n 30._o 2_o chron._n 30._o as_o 1_o chron._n 15.13_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29_o 30._o or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o in_o a_o due_a and_o as_o right_a order_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o refresh_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o private_a in_o our_o family_n after_o the_o public_a ordinance_n be_v end_v ans_fw-fr repetition_n and_o conference_n one_o with_o another_o of_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v parent_n take_v account_n of_o their_o child_n and_o master_n of_o their_o servant_n what_o they_o have_v remember_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o exame_v by_o the_o word_n what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 12._o act_n 17.11_o 12._o in_o catechise_v those_o under_o our_o charge_n meditation_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n receive_v and_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n 61.3_o isaia_n 61.3_o the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o mere_a rest_v in_o the_o outward_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o partake_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o public_a ordinance_n without_o any_o care_n of_o profit_v ourselves_o or_o family_n by_o repetition_n conference_n search_v the_o scripture_n catechise_v or_o prayer_n in_o our_o family_n oâ—_n closert_n for_o a_o blessing_n endeavour_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n the_o neglect_n of_o any_o of_o which_o be_v sin_n quest_n 34._o this_o be_v a_o strict_a rest_n indeed_o and_o a_o strict_a sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v there_o any_o more_o require_v ans_fw-fr yes_o a_o give_v of_o alm_n and_o perform_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n 8.12_o 1_o cor._n 16_o 2._o nehe._n 8.12_o and_o that_o free_o and_o liberal_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n require_v quest_n 35._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n ans_fw-fr to_o give_v no_o alm_n and_o neglect_v work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n though_o god_n have_v give_v we_o ability_n to_o help_v the_o afflict_a brethren_n in_o their_o time_n of_o need_n quest_n 36._o here_o be_v many_o outward_a act_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v there_o noâ—_n some_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a require_v also_o ans_fw-fr yes_o it_o be_v require_v that_o the_o childdren_n of_o god_n shall_v make_v the_o sabbath_n his_o delight_n and_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n and_o so_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a and_o holy_a restj_fw-la indeed_o 58.13.14_o heb._n 4.9.10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 58.13.14_o as_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n from_o sin_n so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n a_o preparation_n to_o that_o eternal_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 37_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o delight_n in_o the_o sabbath_n and_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v weary_a of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n to_o say_v or_o think_v as_o those_o in_o amos_n when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v 14._o amos_n 8.5_o isaia_n 1.12_o 13_o 14._o when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v and_o not_o to_o rest_v from_o sin_n but_o to_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n on_o god_n day_n to_o swear_v to_o drink_v tipple_a and_o distemper_a themselves_o to_o whore_n 5.21_o amos_n 5.21_o or_o keep_v company_n with_o harlot_n 5.7_o jer._n 5.7_o or_o abuse_v god_n day_n in_o any_o wickedness_n whatsoever_o and_o so_o to_o make_v even_o our_o outward_a performance_n odious_a to_o god_n and_o to_o all_o good_a man_n 26._o luke_n 13.25_o 26._o endanger_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o a_o restless_a condition_n in_o hell_n fire_n for_o ever_o 16.24_o luke_n 16.24_o quest_n 38._o this_o be_v a_o most_o perfect_a law_n indeed_o that_o require_v all_o this_o in_o one_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n but_o i_o pray_v you_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v this_o duty_n answ_n the_o commandment_n itself_o hold_v forth_o this_o in_o the_o next_o word_n thou_o thy_o son_n thy_o daughter_n thy_o manservant_n thy_o maide-servant_n nor_o thy_o ox_n nor_o thy_o ass_n nor_o
parent_n or_o guardian_n to_o take_v care_n of_o they_o as_o of_o child_n as_o tutor_n and_o pupil_n master_n and_o scholar_n and_o such_o like_a first_o husband_n as_o the_o head_n of_o the_o wife_n and_o superior_a and_o the_o wife_n as_o inferior_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n ordinance_n 3.16_o gen._n 3.16_o although_o in_o some_o respect_n she_o be_v her_o husband_n equal_a 3.7_o 1_o pet._n 3.7_o as_o be_v a_o fellow_n heir_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n second_o in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a or_o church_n estate_n first_o 20.28_o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o act_n 20.28_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v the_o oversight_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o flock_n they_o be_v superior_n and_o the_o flock_n and_o people_n commit_v unto_o their_o charge_n to_o teach_v rule_n and_o direct_v according_a to_o god_n word_n they_o be_v the_o inferior_n as_o child_n to_o their_o spiritual_a father_n second_o the_o roll_a elder_n who_o be_v fellow_n helper_n to_o 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25._o you_o have_v show_v who_o be_v superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o order_n according_a to_o god_n ordinance_n both_o in_o the_o economical_a political_a and_o ecclesiastical_a estate_n now_o what_o i_o pray_v you_o be_v general_n duty_n both_o of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o superior_n for_o you_o say_v before_o that_o there_o be_v duty_n of_o superior_n as_o well_o as_o inferior_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n and_o first_o what_o be_v the_o general_n duty_n of_o superior_n respective_o towards_o their_o inferior_n answ_n it_o be_v true_a when_o the_o lord_n require_v inferior_n to_o honour_n their_o superior_n he_o do_v likewise_o require_v superior_n to_o carry_v themselves_o honourable_o and_o as_o become_v parent_n and_o superior_n to_o the_o child_n and_o inferior_n as_o be_v evident_a in_o divers_a place_n of_o scripture_n in_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v further_a interpret_v and_o explain_v this_o commandment_n and_o to_o answer_v your_o present_a question_n there_o be_v divers_a duty_n which_o superior_n in_o general_n be_v to_o perform_v towards_o their_o inferior_n quest_n 26._o what_o a_o these_o duty_n i_o desire_v you_o to_o express_v they_o and_o what_o light_n christ_n have_v reveal_v in_o the_o word_n concern_v these_o answ_n first_a superior_n parent_n and_o other_o ought_v to_o behave_v themselves_o towards_o their_o inferior_n as_o consider_v that_o they_o themselves_o be_v inferior_n to_o the_o lord_n they_o be_v but_o under_o god_n 13.4_o rom._n 13.4_o and_o he_o that_o be_v high_a than_o the_o high_a of_o they_o consider_v the_o matter_n 5.8_o eccles_n 5.8_o and_o there_o be_v high_a than_o they_o therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o carry_v themselves_o as_o such_o as_o over_o their_o inferior_n only_o in_o the_o lord_n as_o parent_n 5.17_o 1_o thes_n 5_o 12._o 1_o tim._n 5.17_o or_o elder_n that_o rule_v well_o and_o so_o worthy_a of_o honour_n indeed_o second_o 20._o leviticus_n 25.43_o deut._n 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o superior_n ought_v not_o to_o rule_v with_o rigour_n or_o to_o tyrannize_v over_o their_o inferior_n but_o to_o behave_v themselves_o sincere_o 19.7_o psal_n 78.70.72_o 1_o tim._n 5.1.2_o etc._n etc._n eccles_n 33.31_o 2_o chron._n 19.7_o modest_o and_o prudent_o withdue_v respect_n as_o father_n and_o brethren_n not_o as_o enemy_n or_o tyrant_n over_o inferior_n not_o according_a to_o their_o own_o will_n but_o according_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n three_o superior_n ought_v to_o behave_v themselves_o grave_o as_o become_v father_n ancient_n 10._o titus_n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o job_n 2d_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o or_o elder_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n that_o inferior_n may_v be_v move_v to_o reverence_n they_o for_o their_o gravity_n and_o honourable_a behaviour_n â—7_n 2_o cor._n 12.14_o 2_o chron._n 19.6_o 7._o philip._n 1._o â—7_n four_o superior_n they_o ought_v as_o parent_n to_o take_v care_n for_o their_o inferior_n as_o for_o child_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n to_o be_v of_o blameless_a life_n and_o conversation_n give_v good_a example_n to_o their_o inferior_n walk_v before_o they_o and_o with_o they_o as_o man_n of_o knowledge_n 2.30_o titus_n 1.6_o 1_o pet_n 3.7_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o yea_o as_o light_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n that_o god_n may_v have_v honour_n and_o their_o inferior_n comfort_v by_o their_o rule_n over_o they_o quest_n 27._o you_o have_v show_v the_o duty_n of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o these_o answ_n superior_n sin_n first_o when_o they_o take_v more_o upon_o they_o than_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o 3.3_o zephan_n 3.3_o as_o lion_n in_o the_o way_n not_o consider_v that_o although_o they_o be_v god_n 82.6_o psal_n 82.6_o yet_o they_o shall_v die_v like_o man_n second_o when_o they_o take_v less_o upon_o they_o than_o they_o ought_v 13.17.29_o 1_o sam._n 2.29_o nehem._n 13.17.29_o as_o eli_n pray_v his_o son_n when_o he_o shall_v have_v command_v and_o compel_v to_o a_o reformation_n three_o when_o they_o carry_v themselves_o lght_o 3.4_o zephan_n 3.4_o as_o the_o wicked_a prophet_n of_o israel_n do_v defile_v their_o place_n of_o superiority_n as_o eli'_v son_n or_o any_o other_o way_n 2.22_o 1_o sam._n 2.22_o do_v violence_n to_o the_o law_n that_o give_v they_o power_n in_o their_o place_n either_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o man_n four_o superior_n may_v sin_v not_o provident_o take_v care_n for_o inferior_n good_a 5.8_o 1_o tim._n 5.8_o according_a to_o their_o relation_n and_o place_n walk_v ignorant_o or_o scandalous_o to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o evil_a example_n of_o such_o as_o be_v inferior_a unto_o they_o 2.24_o rom._n 2.24_o to_o cause_v the_o name_n of_o god_n 2.7_o james_n 2.7_o and_o their_o honourable_a place_n to_o be_v evill-spoken_a off_o in_o the_o world_n to_o the_o grief_n and_o offence_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a quest_n 28._o you_o have_v declare_v the_o duty_n of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n and_o their_o sin_n in_o fail_v now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n in_o general_n towards_o their_o superior_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n be_v there_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o hold_v forth_o this_o unto_o we_o answ_n there_o be_v divers_a particular_a duty_n due_a from_o inferior_n towards_o all_o superior_n in_o general_n and_o first_o inward_o 19.3_o levit._fw-la 19.3_o all_o inferior_n ought_v to_o have_v a_o reverend_a estimation_n 5.33_o rom._n 13.7_o ephes_n 5.33_o and_o honourable_a respect_n of_o all_o superior_n and_o obedience_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o dignity_n in_o respect_n of_o birth_n age_n and_o worthiness_n 6.1_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o and_o especial_o of_o the_o grace_n and_o image_n of_o christ_n shine_v in_o they_o 13.17_o 1_o thes_n 5.13_o heb._n 13.17_o esteem_v they_o very_o high_o for_o their_o dignity_n and_o work_v sake_n and_o obey_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n second_o 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place_n in_o their_o presence_n or_o as_o man_n of_o right_a civil_a much_o more_o of_o religious_a breed_n use_v to_o do_v when_o the_o judge_n or_o justice_n of_o assize_n come_v to_o the_o bench_n or_o seat_n of_o judgement_n or_o the_o lord_n major_n or_o governor_n of_o a_o city_n to_o his_o place_n second_o when_o a_o superior_a come_v towards_o a_o inferior_a then_o in_o a_o honourable_a respect_n to_o go_v to_o meet_v they_o and_o give_v they_o that_o honour_n that_o be_v due_a to_o they_o and_o become_v their_o place_n and_o dignity_n etc._n gen._n 18.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n uncover_v the_o head_n and_o bend_v the_o knee_n or_o bow_v down_o a_o man_n self_n towards_o the_o ground_n in_o civil_a reverence_n of_o they_o as_o religious_a abraham_n do_v when_o three_o man_n come_v towards_o he_o which_o prove_v angel_n and_o one_o of_o they_o the_o lord_n christ_n 23.7.12_o malachy_n 3.1_o gen._n 23.7.12_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o the_o prophet_n malachy_n call_v the_o lord_n jesus_n or_o as_o abraham_n do_v to_o the_o child_n of_o heth._n three_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o inferior_a in_o respect_n to_o the_o superior_a as_o of_o child_n to_o parent_n servant_n to_o master_n or_o the_o like_a be_v to_o stand_v up_o before_o they_o and_o wait_v upon_o they_o as_o place_n and_o dignity_n and_o occasion_n require_v 18.8_o job_n 29.8_o gen._n 18.8_o as_o those_o do_v in_o job_n presence_n or_o as_o abraham_n wait_v on_o his_o honourable_a guest_n give_v all_o civil_a respect_n due_a to_o each_o person_n according_a to_o place_n and_o calling_n four_o the_o inferior_a as_o child_n to_o parent_n or_o any_o other_o in_o like_a relation_n aught_o to_o declare_v their_o respect_n in_o give_v precedency_n in_o place_n give_v the_o right_a hand_n and_o any_o the_o like_a honour_n as_o king_n solomon_n do_v to_o his_o mother_n he_o rise_v up_o to_o meet_v she_o 2._o 1_o king_n 19_o 2._o he_o bow_v himself_o to_o she_o he_o cause_v a_o seat_n to_o be_v set_v 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servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o perform_v their_o covenant_n towards_o they_o without_o fraud_n or_o delay_n and_o to_o take_v care_n they_o may_v learn_v their_o trade_n and_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v live_v comfortable_o not_o only_a with_o they_o but_o but_o when_o according_a to_o their_o covenant_n they_o have_v do_v their_o service_n and_o be_v depart_v from_o they_o 30.27.28_o gen._n 30.27.28_o esteem_v those_o who_o have_v be_v their_o faithful_a servant_n as_o their_o friend_n though_o in_o estate_n they_o be_v poor_a and_o inferior_a unto_o they_o as_o christ_n esteem_v of_o his_o disciple_n who_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n 15._o john_n 14_o 15._o quest_n 21._o these_o be_v good_a direction_n from_o christ_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n &_o apprentice_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o these_o answ_n the_o sin_n contrary_a be_v divers_a i_o will_v note_v they_o in_o brief_a first_o 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daily_a acquaintance_n with_o christ_n so_o shall_v they_o be_v better_o enable_v to_o perform_v their_o duty_n to_o god_n glory_n 4.13_o acts._n 4.13_o and_o the_o comfort_n of_o themselves_o and_o their_o servant_n quest_n 23._o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v this_o declare_v what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n towards_o their_o master_n and_o mistress_n answ_n first_o the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o love_v honour_n and_o reverence_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n 13._o malac._n 1.6_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o 2_o king_n 15_o 13._o and_o to_o receive_v instruction_n from_o they_o out_o of_o god_n word_n to_o be_v catechize_v by_o they_o as_o child_n by_o their_o parent_n 7._o eph._n 6.5_o 6_o 7._o second_o the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o be_v obedient_a to_o their_o master_n and_o mistress_n in_o lawful_a command_n 2.9_o coloss_n 3.22_o titus_n 2.9_o and_o direction_n willing_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a not_o answer_v again_o but_o without_o contradiction_n to_o serve_v they_o 2.23_o 1_o pet_n 2.23_o not_o with_o eye_n service_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o christ_n 10.4_o gen._n 31.40_o coloss_n 3.23.24_o prov._n 10.4_o three_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o serve_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n with_o diligence_n to_o be_v thrifty_a make_v use_n of_o all_o opportunity_n to_o do_v their_o master_n good_a service_n for_o his_o profit_n and_o credit_n with_o all_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o god_n 6.8_o prov._n 12.24_o prov._n â—2_n 29_o ephes_n 6.8_o know_v in_o this_o they_o serve_v the_o lord_n christ_n and_o shall_v receive_v their_o reward_n from_o god_n although_o their_o master_n shall_v prove_v ungrateful_a four_o 101.6.7_o psal_n 101.6.7_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o serve_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n with_o all_o 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our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o edure_v the_o cross_n despiâ—â—ng_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n quest_n 27._o you_o have_v explain_v and_o hold_v forth_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o juferiors_n in_o the_o economical_a or_o househould_v estate_n now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a church_n or_o state_n 4.15_o 1_o cor._n 4.15_o and_o spiritnall_n parent_n or_o superior_n in_o the_o church_n as_o pastor_n and_o treacher_n or_o minister_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n 20.28_o act_n 20.28_o und_fw-ge over_o who_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v make_v they_o overseer_n 3.15_o 1_o pet._n 2.25_o 1_o pâ—r._n 5.4_o 1_o cor._n 4.1_o 2._o 2_o tim._n 3.15_o ans_fw-fr first_o the_o holy_a scripture_n hold_v forth_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o to_o be_v the_o chief_a shepherd_n and_o overseer_n and_o as_o he_o be_v the_o great_a 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unbelieved_n profane_a scandalous_a impenitent_a person_n be_v keep_v away_o to_o separate_v the_o precious_a from_o the_o vile_a they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o christian_a exhortation_n in_o godly_a and_o brotherly_a admonition_n reprehension_n counsel_n comfort_n yea_o to_o assist_v not_o only_o in_o suspension_n from_o the_o sacrament_n that_o lesser_a but_o in_o that_o great_a censure_n of_o excommunication_n if_o necessity_n require_v they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o overseeing_a or_o watch_v over_o the_o flock_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o power_n 21.3_o mat._n 18.17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5_o etc._n etc._n james_n 5.15_o 16._o act_n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o zach._n 14.5_o â—1_n revel_v 21.3_o in_o visit_v of_o the_o sick_a and_o have_v eye_n with_o the_o deacon_n who_o office_n be_v to_o take_v care_n for_o the_o poor_a saint_n and_o good_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o benefit_n of_o saint_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v find_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o his_o saint_n with_o delight_n thus_o the_o duty_n of_o spiritual_a father_n quest_n 41._o now_o what_o be_v duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v of_o civil_a parent_n and_o child_n in_o the_o civil_a political_a or_o common_a wealth_n estate_n in_o the_o relation_n between_o magistrate_n king_n prince_n governor_n and_o people_n or_o subject_n ans_fw-fr i_o shall_v touch_v these_o but_o very_o brief_o for_o present_a and_o what_o follow_v also_o in_o the_o other_o commandment_n but_o first_o for_o duty_n of_o superior_n the_o duty_n of_o all_o magistrate_n charta_fw-la deut._n 17.18_o 19_o 20._o deut._n 18_o 2d_o 2_o sam._n 13.3_o 4._o prov._n 29.4_o 2_o cron._n 28.9_o 2_o sam._n 8._o â—5_n 2_o cor._n 19.5_o 6._o daniel_n 4.34_o 37_o deut._n 16.18_o 19_o 20._o 2_o chron._n 15.10_o prov._n 28._o â—1_n magna_fw-la charta_fw-la king_n prince_n governous_a or_o any_o in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n be_v to_o know_v the_o 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to_o teach_v god_n child_n to_o fly_v daily_o to_o christ_n and_o meet_v christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n 11._o 2_o pet._n 1.9_o 10_o 11._o as_o to_o gain_v more_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n even_o of_o their_o sinful_a word_n so_o for_o power_n to_o set_v a_o watch_n before_o their_o mouth_n 2._o psal_n 39.1_o 2._o and_o to_o keep_v the_o dor_n of_o their_o lip_n that_o they_o sin_v not_o in_o their_o word_n etc._n eph._n 4.29_o etc._n etc._n but_o that_o no_o corrupt_a communication_n come_v out_o of_o their_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n as_o become_v those_o who_o have_v receive_v true_a light_n from_o christ_n quest_n 13._o you_o be_v now_o come_v by_o god_n goodness_n and_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o commandment_n of_o the_o decalogue_n tell_v i_o pray_v you_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n thou_o 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what_o be_v thy_o request_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o obtain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o love_a father_n in_o christ_n quest_n 31._o and_o what_o want_n may_v i_o express_v ans_fw-fr thy_o soul_n will_v tell_v thou_o thou_o want_v in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o assurance_n or_o more_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o love_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n thou_o want_v many_o favour_n from_o god_n for_o thy_o body_n for_o thy_o soul_n for_o this_o for_o a_o better_a life_n for_o thy_o wife_n thy_o husband_n for_o parent_n child_n servant_n kindred_n accquaintance_n thy_o neighbour_n thy_o friend_n thy_o enemy_n for_o the_o king_n majesty_n for_o the_o parliament_n the_o kingdom_n the_o city_n and_o country_n for_o peace_n and_o truth_n and_o a_o happy_a union_n and_o communion_n one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o here_o 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