sacramental_a symbol_n as_o a_o direct_a consignation_n of_o pardon_n not_o that_o it_o be_v they_o complete_v for_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o time_n it_o be_v as_o long_o in_o do_v as_o repentance_n be_v in_o perfect_a it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o that_o depend_v on_o its_o cause_n in_o a_o perpetual_a operation_n but_o it_o be_v then_o work_v and_o if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o duty_n god_n will_v proceed_v to_o finish_v the_o method_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o snatch_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o bring_v we_o unto_o glory_n and_o this_o he_o be_v please_v by_o the_o sacramental_a all_o the_o way_n to_o consign_v god_n speak_v not_o more_o articulate_o in_o any_o voice_n from_o heaven_n than_o in_o such_o real_a indication_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n 14._o last_o since_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o great_a solemnity_n of_o prayer_n and_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n in_o heaven_n let_v we_o here_o be_v both_o charitable_a and_o religious_a in_o our_o prayer_n intercede_v for_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_n church_n and_o represent_v to_o god_n all_o the_o need_v of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o relative_n for_o than_o we_o pray_v with_o all_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n crucify_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o advantage_n of_o solemn_a piety_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o the_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n and_o in_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n himself_o spiritual_a and_o sacramental_a and_o to_o such_o prayer_n as_o these_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v but_o that_o which_o will_v certain_o come_v that_o be_v a_o bless_a hear_n and_o a_o gracious_a answer_n sect_n iii_o devotion_n preparatory_a to_o this_o mystery_n ejaculation_n i._o 1._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n before_o the_o angel_n will_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o 2._o i_o will_v worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o have_v magnify_v above_o all_o thy_o name_n the_o word_n of_o thy_o praise_n 3._o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o shall_v answer_v and_o shall_v multiply_v strength_n in_o my_o soul._n 4._o how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concern_v i_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o 5._o i_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n my_o soul_n do_v wait_v and_o in_o his_o word_n do_v i_o hope_v 6._o my_o soul_n do_v wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o morning_n watch_v that_o they_o may_v observe_v the_o time_n of_o offer_v the_o morning_n sacrifice_n 7._o o_o let_v my_o soul_n hope_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o with_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v mercy_n and_o with_o he_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n he_o shall_v redeem_v his_o people_n from_o all_o iniquity_n ii_o 1._o our_o lord_n be_v gentle_a and_o just_a our_o god_n be_v merciful_a 2._o the_o lord_n keep_v the_o simple_a i_o be_v humble_v but_o the_o lord_n look_v after_o my_o redemption_n 3._o o_o my_o soul_n return_v thou_o unto_o thy_o rest_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v his_o good_a thing_n unto_o thou_o 4._o he_o have_v snatch_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n my_o eye_n from_o tear_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v i_o will_v therefore_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 5._o i_o have_v believe_v therefore_o will_v i_o speak_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o just_a man_n i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n 6._o what_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o retribution_n be_v repay_v upon_o i_o 7._o i_o will_v bear_v the_o chalice_n of_o redemption_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o my_o god_n iii_o 1._o i_o will_v pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v then_o show_v forth_o his_o sacrament_n unto_o all_o the_o people_n 2._o honourable_a before_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o holy_a one_o and_o thereby_o thou_o have_v break_v all_o my_o chain_n 3._o i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 4._o i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o my_o mouth_n yea_o i_o will_v praise_v he_o among_o the_o multitude_n 5._o for_o he_o shall_v stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o save_v he_o from_o they_o that_o condemn_v his_o soul._n 6._o his_o work_n be_v honourable_a and_o glorious_a and_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o he_o have_v make_v his_o wonderful_a work_n to_o be_v remember_v 7._o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n he_o have_v give_v meat_n unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v ever_o be_v mindful_a of_o his_o covenant_n he_o have_v show_v his_o people_n the_o power_n of_o his_o work_n bless_a be_v god_n the_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o any_o day_n or_o time_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n i._o o_o thou_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o feed_v we_o like_o sheep_n thou_o make_v we_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o pleasant_a pasture_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o still_a water_n run_v from_o the_o cleft_n of_o the_o rock_n from_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n thou_o prepare_v a_o table_n for_o we_o and_o anoint_v our_o head_n with_o the_o unction_n from_o above_o and_o our_o cup_n run_v over_o let_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o wound_n and_o the_o water_n of_o thy_o side_n wash_v i_o clean_o that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o pure_a clean_a soul_n come_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o pure_a sacrifice_n the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ii_o thou_o give_v thyself_o to_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n perform_v that_o in_o thy_o servant_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v and_o effect_v in_o thy_o son_n strengthen_v my_o infirmity_n heal_v my_o sickness_n give_v i_o strength_n to_o subdue_v my_o passion_n to_o mortify_v my_o inordination_n to_o kill_v all_o my_o sin_n increase_v thy_o grace_n in_o my_o soul_n enkindle_v a_o bright_a devotion_n extinguish_v all_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n my_o lust_n and_o my_o pride_n my_o envy_n and_o all_o my_o spiritual_a wickedness_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o by_o thy_o spirit_n thou_o may_v dwell_v in_o i_o and_o by_o obedience_n and_o love_n i_o may_v dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o live_v in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n till_o it_o pasâ—_n on_o to_o glory_n and_o immensity_n by_o the_o power_n and_o the_o blessing_n by_o the_o passion_n and_o intercession_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o who_o i_o will_v serve_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o o_o mysterious_a god_n ineffable_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n what_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o have_v from_o thy_o bosom_n send_v thy_o son_n to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n in_o he_o thou_o have_v open_v the_o fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o have_v invite_v all_o penitent_a sinner_n to_o come_v to_o be_v pardon_v all_o the_o oppress_v to_o be_v ease_v all_o the_o sorrowful_a to_o be_v comfort_v all_o the_o sick_a to_o be_v cure_v all_o the_o hungry_a to_o be_v fill_v and_o the_o thirsty_a to_o be_v refresh_v with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o sustain_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o elect_a soul_n admit_v i_o o_o god_n to_o this_o great_a effusion_n of_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o by_o he_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o all_o my_o grief_n satisfy_v in_o all_o my_o doubt_n heal_v of_o all_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o bruise_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n and_o arm_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o may_v begin_v continue_v and_o finish_v my_o journey_n through_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o portion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n whither_o our_o lord_n be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o every_o love_a and_o obedient_a soul._n grant_v this_o o_o eternal_a god_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o die_v for_o we_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o give_v himself_o daily_o to_o we_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n chap._n ii_o of_o
have_v thou_o to_o do_v to_o declare_v my_o statute_n or_o that_o thou_o shall_v take_v my_o covenant_n in_o thy_o mouth_n see_v thou_o hate_v instruction_n and_o cast_v my_o word_n behind_o thou_o thou_o sit_v and_o speak_v against_o thy_o brother_n thou_o slandere_v thy_o own_o mother_n son_n these_o thing_n thou_o have_v do_v and_o i_o keep_v silence_n but_o i_o will_v reprove_v thou_o and_o set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o thy_o eye_n now_o consider_v this_o you_o that_o forget_v god_n lest_o i_o tear_v you_o in_o piece_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v deliver_v i_o from_o bloodguiltiness_n o_o god_n thou_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o my_o tongue_n shall_v sing_v aloud_o of_o thy_o righteousness_n bless_a be_v he_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o and_o keep_v he_o alive_a and_o he_o shall_v be_v bless_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o thou_o will_v not_o deliver_v he_o into_o the_o will_n of_o his_o enemy_n the_o lord_n will_v strengthen_v he_o upon_o the_o bed_n of_o languish_v thou_o will_v make_v all_o his_o bed_n in_o his_o sickness_n but_o i_o say_v lord_n be_v merciful_a to_o i_o heal_v my_o soul_n for_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o yet_o the_o lord_n will_v command_v his_o love_a kindness_n in_o the_o day_n time_n and_o in_o the_o night_n his_o song_n shall_v be_v with_o i_o and_o my_o prayer_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o my_o life_n o_o send_v out_o thy_o light_n and_o thy_o truth_n let_v they_o lead_v i_o let_v they_o bring_v i_o to_o thy_o holy_a hill_n and_o to_o thy_o tabernacle_n then_o will_v i_o go_v unto_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n my_o exceed_a joy_n yea_o upon_o the_o harp_n will_v i_o praise_v thou_o o_o god_n my_o god_n the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v glad_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o shall_v trust_v in_o he_o and_o all_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n shall_v glory_v do_v good_a o_o lord_n to_o they_o that_o be_v true_a of_o heart_n and_o evermore_o mighty_o defend_v they_o do_v good_a in_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n unto_o zion_n build_v thou_o the_o wall_n of_o jerusalem_n in_o god_n will_v i_o praise_v his_o word_n in_o the_o lord_n will_v i_o praise_v his_o word_n thy_o vow_n be_v upon_o i_o o_o god_n i_o will_v render_v praise_n unto_o thou_o for_o thou_o have_v deliver_v our_o soul_n from_o death_n will_v not_o thou_o deliver_v our_o foot_n from_o fall_v that_o we_o may_v walk_v before_o god_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o live_n i_o will_v love_v thou_o o_o god_n and_o praise_v thou_o for_o ever_o because_o thou_o have_v do_v it_o and_o i_o will_v wait_v on_o thy_o name_n for_o it_o be_v good_a before_o thy_o saint_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o charity_n etc._n etc._n o_o most_o gentle_a most_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a saviour_n jesus_n thou_o do_v take_v upon_o thou_o our_o nature_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o misery_n thou_o be_v for_o we_o lead_v as_o a_o lamb_n to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o a_o sheep_n before_o the_o shearer_n be_v dumb_a so_o thou_o open_v not_o thy_o mouth_n thou_o turn_v thy_o back_n to_o the_o smiter_n and_o thy_o cheek_n to_o the_o nipper_n thou_o be_v mock_v and_o whip_v crucify_v and_o tear_v but_o thou_o do_v nothing_o but_o good_a to_o thy_o enemy_n and_o pray_v with_o loud_a cry_n for_o thy_o persecutor_n and_o do_v heal_v the_o wound_n of_o one_o that_o come_v to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o thou_o o_o plant_n in_o my_o heart_n gentleness_n and_o patience_n a_o meek_a and_o a_o long_a suffer_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v never_o be_v transport_v with_o violent_a anger_n never_o be_v disorder_v by_o peevishness_n never_o think_v thought_n of_o revenge_n but_o may_v with_o meekness_n receive_v all_o injury_n that_o shall_v be_v do_v to_o i_o and_o patient_o bear_v every_o cross_a accident_n and_o with_o charity_n may_v return_v blessing_n for_o curse_v good_a for_o evil_n kind_a word_n for_o foul_a reproach_n love_a admonition_n for_o scornful_a upbraid_n gentle_a treatment_n for_o all_o derision_n and_o affront_n that_o live_v all_o my_o day_n with_o meekness_n and_o charity_n keep_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o love_v my_o neighbour_n as_o myself_o and_o thou_o more_o than_o myself_o and_o more_o than_o all_o the_o world_n i_o may_v at_o last_o come_v into_o the_o region_n of_o peace_n and_o eternal_a charity_n where_o thou_o live_v who_o love_v all_o man_n and_o will_v have_v none_o to_o perish_v but_o all_o man_n to_o be_v save_v through_o thou_o o_o most_o merciful_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n jesus_n amen_n a_o act_n of_o forgiveness_n to_o be_v say_v with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o sincerity_n before_o every_o communion_n o_o god_n my_o god_n i_o have_v sin_v grievous_o against_o thou_o i_o be_o thy_o debtor_n in_o a_o vast_a and_o a_o eternal_a debt_n and_o if_o thou_o shall_v take_v the_o forfeiture_n i_o shall_v be_v for_o ever_o bind_v in_o eternal_a prison_n even_o till_o i_o pay_v the_o utmost_a farthing_n but_o i_o hope_v in_o thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o will_v forgive_v i_o my_o ten_o thousand_o talent_n and_o i_o also_o do_v in_o thy_o presence_n forgive_v every_o one_o that_o have_v offend_v i_o whoever_o have_v take_v my_o good_n private_o and_o injurious_o or_o hurt_v my_o person_n or_o contrive_v any_o evil_n against_o i_o whether_o know_v or_o unknown_a who_o ever_o have_v lessen_v my_o reputation_n detract_v from_o my_o best_a endeavour_n or_o have_v slander_v i_o or_o reproach_v revile_v or_o in_o any_o word_n or_o way_n do_v i_o injury_n i_o do_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o soul_n forgive_v he_o pray_v thou_o also_o that_o thou_o will_v never_o impute_v to_o he_o any_o word_n or_o thought_n or_o action_n do_v against_o i_o but_o forgive_v he_o as_o i_o desire_v thou_o will_v also_o forgive_v i_o all_o that_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o or_o any_o man_n in_o the_o world_n give_v he_o thy_o grace_n and_o a_o holy_a repentance_n for_o whatever_o he_o have_v do_v amiss_o grant_v he_o may_v do_v so_o no_o more_o keep_v i_o from_o the_o evil_a tongue_n and_o injurious_a action_n of_o all_o man_n and_o keep_v all_o my_o enemy_n from_o all_o the_o express_v of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o let_v thy_o grace_n prevail_v final_o upon_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v never_o remember_v any_o injury_n to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o any_o man_n buâ—_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v towards_o my_o enemy_n as_o christ_n do_v who_o receive_v much_o evil_n but_o go_v about_o seek_v to_o do_v goâ—d_v to_o every_o man_n and_o if_o ever_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o my_o power_n and_o my_o opportunity_n to_o return_v evil_a o_o then_o grant_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n and_o forgiveness_n may_v triumph_v over_o all_o anger_n and_o malice_n and_o revenge_n that_o i_o may_v be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o maâ—_n love_n god_n and_o prove_v my_o love_n to_o thou_o by_o my_o love_n to_o my_o brother_n and_o by_o obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o law_n through_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o love_n by_o who_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v to_o mankind_n our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n vers._n remember_v not_o lord_n our_o offence_n nor_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o forefather_n neither_o take_v thou_o vengeance_n of_o our_o sin_n resp._n spare_v we_o good_a lord_n spare_v thy_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n v._o of_o repentance_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n sect_n i._o when_o isaac_n and_o abimelech_n have_v make_v a_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o mutual_a agreement_n they_o will_v not_o confirm_v it_o by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n till_o the_o next_o morning_n that_o they_o may_v swear_v fast_v for_o the_o reverence_n and_o religious_a regard_n of_o the_o solemn_a oath_n say_v lyra._n but_o philo_n say_v they_o do_v it_o symbolical_o to_o represent_v that_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n which_o he_o that_o swear_v to_o god_n or_o come_v to_o pay_v his_o vow_n aught_o to_o preserve_v with_o great_a religion_n he_o that_o in_o a_o religious_a and_o solemn_a address_n come_v to_o god_n aught_o to_o consider_v whether_o his_o body_n be_v free_a from_o uncleanness_n and_o his_o soul_n from_o vile_a affection_n he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 22.11_o let_v he_o be_v righteous_a still_o and_o he_o that_o be_v justify_v let_v he_o be_v justify_v yet_o more_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o than_o it_o follow_v he_o that_o thirst_v let_v he_o come_v and_o drink_v of_o the_o live_a water_n free_o and_o without_o money_n 17._o meaning_n
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use_v that_o posture_n in_o their_o devotion_n that_o or_o low_a for_o st._n paul_n kneel_v upon_o the_o shore_n and_o our_o lord_n himself_o fall_v prostrate_a on_o the_o earth_n but_o to_o they_o that_o refuse_v i_o shall_v only_o use_v the_o word_n of_o scripture_n which_o the_o father_n of_o the_o council_n of_o turon_n apply_v to_o this_o particular_a why_o be_v thou_o proud_a o_o dust_n and_o ash_n and_o when_o christ_n open_v his_o heart_n and_o give_v we_o all_o that_o we_o need_v or_o can_v desire_v it_o look_v like_o a_o ill_a return_n if_o we_o shall_v dispute_v with_o he_o concern_v the_o humility_n of_o a_o gesture_n and_o a_o circumstance_n 11._o when_o thou_o do_v receive_v thy_o lord_n do_v thou_o also_o receive_v thy_o brother_n into_o thy_o heart_n and_o into_o thy_o bowel_n thy_o lord_n relieve_v thou_o
which_o be_v say_v by_o vincentius_n ferrerius_n christi_fw-la the_o angel_n that_o assist_v at_o this_o sacrament_n will_v kill_v every_o unworthy_a communicant_a unless_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o long_a sufferance_n do_v cause_v they_o to_o forbear_v a_o speedy_a execution_n that_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n may_v acquire_v its_o intention_n and_o become_v a_o favour_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o sect_n ii_o act_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n relative_a to_o the_o mystery_n to_o be_v use_v before_o or_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o divine_a sacrament_n i._o the_o address_n it_o be_v well_o o_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n it_o be_v very_o well_o that_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o be_v a_o daily_a sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o to_o become_v our_o daily_a supersubstantial_a bread_n to_o feed_v our_o soul_n certain_a it_o be_v that_o we_o by_o our_o daily_a fail_n and_o the_o remain_a pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n frequent_o sink_v down_o to_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o displeasure_n but_o 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of_o thy_o ointment_n be_v sufficient_a to_o all_o the_o the_o world_n what_o be_v the_o refection_n of_o thy_o table_n if_o we_o live_v by_o every_o word_n proceed_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n what_o felicity_n and_o joy_n be_v it_o to_o live_v upon_o thou_o the_o eternal_a word_n chew_v thou_o by_o faith_n and_o digest_v thou_o by_o love_n and_o entertain_v thou_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o ever_o how_o shall_v not_o my_o bowel_n melt_v into_o thou_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n how_o be_v it_o that_o i_o do_v not_o forget_v all_o deliciousness_n beside_o thou_o a_o single_a pleasure_n poor_a and_o empty_a weary_v and_o unsatisfy_v have_v often_o make_v i_o to_o forget_v thou_o now_o that_o thou_o be_v true_o and_o effective_o present_a with_o i_o how_o can_v any_o other_o pleasure_n in_o the_o world_n seem_v pleasant_a to_o i_o any_o more_o i_o will_v forget_v all_o the_o world_n i_o will_v quit_v all_o the_o world_n to_o live_v on_o thou_o if_o thou_o please_v o_o dear_a saviour_n but_o do_v thou_o open_v thy_o ark_n and_o repository_n of_o sweetness_n and_o fill_v my_o soul_n and_o all_o my_o desire_n that_o there_o may_v be_v no_o room_n for_o any_o thing_n else_o thou_o have_v call_v unto_o i_o to_o open_v my_o hand_n and_o thou_o will_v fill_v it_o but_o i_o will_v not_o open_v it_o i_o hold_v the_o world_n fast_o and_o keep_v my_o hand_n shut_v and_o will_v not_o let_v it_o go_v but_o do_v thou_o open_v it_o for_o i_o not_o my_o hand_n only_o but_o my_o mouth_n not_o my_o mouth_n but_o my_o heart_n also_o a_o act_n of_o desire_n after_o jesus_n o_o bless_a jesus_n that_o have_v say_v 8._o it_o be_v thy_o delight_n to_o be_v with_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o have_v make_v thyself_o the_o companion_n of_o our_o journey_n the_o light_n of_o our_o ignorance_n the_o remedy_n of_o our_o infirmity_n dwell_v with_o i_o sweet_a saviour_n and_o delight_n in_o i_o it_o be_v no_o small_a thing_n i_o ask_v o_o my_o god_n can_v it_o ever_o be_v that_o my_o god_n shall_v delight_v in_o i_o that_o be_v too_o much_o o_o god_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v delight_v in_o thou_o and_o do_v thou_o delight_v to_o pardon_v i_o to_o sanctify_v and_o to_o save_v i_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v never_o offend_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v never_o grieve_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v not_o provoke_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n to_o anger_n but_o thou_o delight_v in_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o thy_o own_o excellency_n and_o glory_n endue_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n fill_v i_o with_o thy_o excellency_n let_v i_o communicate_v of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o then_o enjoy_v these_o thy_o delight_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o thou_o can_v not_o else_o delight_v in_o i_o thou_o be_v thy_o own_o essential_a joy_n and_o everlasting_a blessedness_n and_o inseparable_a felicity_n but_o this_o thou_o have_v say_v that_o thou_o delight_v to_o be_v with_o the_o son_n of_o man_n because_o thou_o true_o love_v we_o bless_a be_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o a_o act_n of_o thanksgiving_n o_o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n i_o adore_v the_o secret_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n i_o admire_v the_o mysteriousness_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o i_o love_v and_o praise_n and_o give_v all_o possible_a thanks_o to_o thou_o the_o author_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o deliverer_n that_o come_v out_o of_o zion_n the_o redeemer_n of_o thy_o people_n the_o spoiler_n of_o all_o spiritual_a wickedness_n in_o heavenly_a place_n the_o conqueror_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n the_o triumpher_n over_o devil_n thou_o have_v take_v from_o our_o strong_a enemy_n all_o their_o armour_n and_o divide_v the_o spoil_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v know_v nothing_o but_o thou_o account_v all_o thing_n loss_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v make_v conformable_a to_o thou_o in_o the_o imitation_n of_o thy_o action_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o law_n in_o the_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o suffering_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o participation_n of_o thy_o glory_n that_o begin_v here_o to_o praise_v thy_o name_n according_a as_o i_o can_v i_o may_v hereafter_o for_o ever_o rehearse_v and_o adore_v thy_o excellency_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n ejaculation_n and_o meditation_n to_o be_v use_v at_o any_o time_n but_o particular_o after_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o symbol_n when_o the_o holy_a man_n that_o minister_n be_v bring_v the_o sacrament_n 1._o o_o holy_a jesus_n i_o behold_v thou_o stretch_v upon_o the_o cross_n with_o thy_o arm_n spread_v ready_a to_o embrace_v and_o receive_v all_o mankind_n into_o thy_o bosom_n 2._o i_o come_v lord_n jesus_n i_o come_v o_o take_v i_o to_o thou_o in_o the_o comprehension_n of_o a_o unalterable_a of_o a_o everlasting_a love_n for_o thou_o have_v open_v thy_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o thy_o arm_n and_o have_v prepare_v a_o lodging_n place_n for_o i_o in_o the_o seat_n of_o love_n 3._o i_o see_v the_o symbol_n the_o holy_a bread_n and_o the_o bless_a cup_n but_o i_o also_o contemplate_v thy_o authority_n establish_v these_o rite_n i_o adore_v thy_o wisdom_n who_o have_v make_v these_o mystery_n like_o thy_o own_o infancy_n i_o see_v thyself_o wrap_v up_o in_o swaddle_a clout_n and_o cover_v with_o a_o vail_n i_o hear_v thy_o voice_n blessing_n these_o symbol_n thy_o mercy_n reach_v out_o my_o pardon_n thy_o holy_a spirit_n sanctify_v my_o spirit_n thy_o bless_a self_n make_v intercession_n for_o i_o at_o the_o eternal_a altar_n in_o the_o heaven_n 4._o thy_o infinite_a arm_n of_o mercy_n be_v reach_v unto_o we_o and_o our_o arm_n of_o faith_n reach_v unto_o thou_o bless_a be_v jesus_n who_o will_v be_v join_v unto_o his_o servant_n 5._o this_o be_v thy_o body_n o_o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n lairone_fw-la and_o this_o be_v thy_o blood_n but_o these_o be_v not_o thy_o wound_n my_o lord_n have_v the_o smart_n but_o we_o the_o ease_n his_o be_v the_o suffering_n but_o we_o the_o mercy_n he_o feel_v the_o load_n of_o stripe_n but_o from_o thence_o a_o holy_a balm_n do_v flow_v upon_o we_o he_o feel_v the_o thorn_n but_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o crown_n and_o after_o he_o have_v pay_v the_o price_n we_o get_v the_o purchase_n holy_a jesus_n bless_a be_v god_n 6._o i_o adore_v thy_o unspeakable_a goodness_n i_o delight_v in_o thy_o unmeasurable_a mercy_n i_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o cross_n i_o desire_v to_o know_v nothing_o but_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o he_o crucify_v 24._o o_o let_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o cross_n prevail_v against_o all_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n 1.20_o let_v the_o wisdom_n of_o thy_o cross_n make_v i_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n let_v the_o peace_n
it_o be_v a_o necessary_a disposition_n to_o the_o sacrament_n p._n 159_o sect._n 5._o of_o the_o proper_a and_o specific_a work_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n p._n 172_o sect._n 6._o meditation_n and_o devotion_n relative_a to_o this_o preparatory_a grace_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o day_n of_o preparation_n or_o at_o any_o time_n of_o spiritual_a communion_n p._n 190_o chap._n iu_o of_o charity_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 197_o sect._n 1._o ibid._n sect._n 2._o of_o do_v good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 201_o sect._n 3_o of_o speak_v good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 204_o sect._n 4._o forgiveness_n of_o injury_n a_o necessary_a part_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 208._o sect._n 5._o devotion_n relative_a to_o this_o grace_n of_o charity_n to_o be_v use_v by_o way_n of_o exercise_n and_o preparation_n to_o the_o divine_a mystery_n in_o any_o time_n or_o part_n of_o our_o life_n but_o especial_o before_o and_o at_o the_o communion_n p._n 252_o chap._n v._o of_o repentance_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 258_o sect._n 1._o ibid._n sect._n 2._o the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n in_o order_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 261_o sect._n 3_o what_o action_n of_o repentance_n be_v special_o require_v in_o our_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 267_o sect._n 4._o how_o far_o we_o must_v have_v proceed_v in_o our_o general_a repentance_n and_o emendation_n of_o our_o life_n before_o we_o communicate_v p_o 289_o sect._n 5._o what_o signification_n of_o repentance_n be_v to_o be_v accept_v by_o the_o church_n in_o admission_n of_o penitent_n to_o the_o communion_n p._n 329_o sect._n 6._o whether_o may_v every_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n and_o curate_n of_o soul_n reject_v impenitent_a person_n or_o any_o criminal_o from_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n until_o themselves_o be_v satisfy_v of_o their_o repentance_n and_o amends_o p._n 334_o sect._n 7._o penitential_a soliloquy_n ejaculation_n exercise_n and_o preparatory_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o all_o the_o day_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n p._n 347_o chap._n vi_o of_o our_o actual_a and_o ornamental_a preparation_n to_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 355_o sect._n 1._o ibid._n sect._n 2._o rule_n for_o examination_n of_o our_o conscience_n against_o the_o day_n of_o our_o communion_n p._n 359_o sect._n 3_o of_o a_o actual_a supply_n to_o be_v make_v of_o such_o action_n and_o degree_n of_o good_a as_o be_v want_v against_o a_o communion-day_n p._n 366_o sect._n 4_o devotion_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o communion_n p._n 373_o chap._n vii_o of_o our_o comportment_n in_o and_o after_o our_o receive_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n p._n 378_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o circumstance_n and_o manner_n of_o reception_n of_o the_o divine_a mystery_n ibid._n sect._n 2._o act_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n relative_a to_o the_o mystery_n to_o be_v use_v before_o or_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o divine_a sacrament_n p._n 381_o sect._n 3_o a_o advice_n concern_v he_o who_o only_o communicate_v spiritual_o p._n 390_o the_o introduction_n when_o st._n joseph_n and_o the_o bless_a virgin_n mother_n have_v for_o a_o time_n lose_v their_o most_o holy_a son_n they_o seek_v he_o in_o the_o village_n and_o the_o highway_n in_o the_o retinue_n of_o their_o kindred_n and_o the_o caravan_n of_o the_o galilean_a pilgrim_n but_o there_o they_o find_v he_o not_o at_o last_o almost_o despair_v faint_a and_o sick_a with_o travel_n and_o fear_n with_o desire_n and_o tedious_a expectation_n they_o come_v into_o the_o temple_n to_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o conduct_n and_o success_n know_v and_o believe_v assure_o that_o if_o they_o can_v find_v god_n they_o shall_v not_o long_o miss_v to_o find_v the_o holy_a jesus_n and_o their_o faith_n deceive_v they_o not_o for_o they_o seek_v god_n and_o find_v he_o that_o be_v 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the_o thing_n only_o it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o instance_n of_o the_o like_a nature_n that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o sacrament_n usual_o be_v a_o blessing_n upon_o our_o endeavour_n for_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o sanctification_n do_v not_o grow_v like_o grass_n but_o like_o corn_n not_o whether_o we_o do_v any_o husbandry_n or_o no_o but_o if_o we_o cultivate_v the_o ground_n then_o by_o god_n blessing_n the_o fruit_n will_v spring_v and_o make_v the_o farmer_n rich_a if_o we_o be_v dispose_v to_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n worthy_o we_o shall_v receive_v this_o fruit_n also_o which_o fruit_n be_v thus_o express_v say_v domin_n this_o sacrament_n be_v therefore_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o the_o body_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o earth_n may_v be_v join_v or_o unite_v with_o our_o head_n which_o be_v in_o the_o heaven_n 3._o the_o bless_a sacrament_n be_v of_o great_a efficacy_n for_o the_o 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sacramental_a participation_n of_o it_o now_o to_o partake_v of_o it_o sacramental_o be_v by_o sacrament_n to_o receive_v it_o that_o be_v so_o to_o apply_v it_o to_o we_o as_o that_o can_v be_v apply_v it_o bring_v it_o to_o our_o spirit_n it_o propound_v it_o to_o our_o faith_n it_o represent_v it_o as_o the_o matter_n of_o eucharist_n it_o give_v it_o as_o meat_n and_o drink_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o in_o that_o very_a formality_n in_o which_o it_o do_v receive_v it_o viz_o as_o break_v for_o as_o shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n now_o than_o what_o can_v any_o man_n suppose_v a_o sacrament_n to_o be_v and_o what_o can_v be_v mean_v by_o sacramental_a participation_n for_o unless_o the_o sacrament_n do_v communicate_v what_o they_o relate_v to_o they_o be_v no_o communion_n or_o communication_n at_o all_o for_o it_o be_v true_a that_o our_o mouth_n eat_v the_o material_a sign_n but_o at_o the_o same_o time_n faith_n eat_v too_o and_o therefore_o 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do_v the_o sacrament_n 24._o of_o christ_n death_n this_o can_v do_v no_o more_o than_o that_o and_o therefore_o let_v no_o man_n come_v with_o his_o guilt_n about_o he_o and_o in_o the_o heat_n and_o in_o the_o affection_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o hope_v to_o find_v his_o pardon_n by_o this_o ministry_n he_o that_o think_v so_o will_v but_o deceive_v will_v but_o ruin_v himself_o they_o be_v excellent_a but_o very_o severe_a word_n which_o god_n speak_v to_o the_o jew_n and_o which_o be_v a_o prophetical_a reproof_n of_o all_o unworthy_a communicant_n in_o these_o divine_a mystery_n what_o have_v my_o belove_v to_o do_v in_o my_o house_n see_v she_o have_v wrought_v lewdness_n with_o many_o the_o holy_a flesh_n have_v pass_v from_o thou_o when_o thou_o do_v evil_a that_o be_v this_o holy_a sacrifice_n the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o thy_o lord_n shall_v slip_v from_o thou_o without_o do_v thou_o any_o good_a if_o thou_o have_v not_o cease_v from_o do_v evil_a but_o the_o vulgar_a 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god_n pardon_v of_o sin_n be_v proportionable_a to_o our_o repentance_n which_o because_o it_o be_v all_o that_o state_n of_o piety_n we_o have_v in_o this_o whole_a life_n after_o our_o first_o sin_n pardon_v of_o sin_n be_v all_o that_o effect_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v consequent_a to_o that_o repentance_n and_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n be_v but_o one_o conjugation_n of_o holy_a action_n and_o part_n of_o repentance_n but_o indeed_o it_o be_v the_o best_a and_o the_o noble_a and_o such_o in_o which_o man_n do_v best_a cooperate_v towards_o pardon_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n do_v the_o most_o illustrious_o consign_v it_o but_o of_o these_o particular_n i_o shall_v give_v full_a account_n when_o i_o shall_v discourse_v of_o the_o preparation_n of_o repentance_n 4._o it_o be_v the_o great_a solemnity_n of_o prayer_n the_o most_o powerful_a liturgy_n and_o mean_n of_o impetration_n in_o this_o world_n for_o when_o christ_n be_v consecrate_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o become_v our_o high_a priest_n etc._n have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n he_o become_v infinite_o gracious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o celestial_a and_o eternal_a priesthood_n in_o heaven_n where_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o cross_n he_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o represent_v a_o eternal_a sacrifice_n in_o the_o heaven_n on_o our_o behalf_n that_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n in_o heaven_n appear_v in_o the_o large_a discourse_n and_o direct_a affirmative_n of_o st._n paul_n that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o sacrifice_n to_o be_v offer_v 7.24_o but_o that_o on_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v evident_a because_o he_o have_v but_o once_o appear_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o put_v away_o sin_n by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o
the_o thing_n themselves_o too_o high_a for_o we_o but_o therefore_o we_o be_v teach_v three_o thing_n 1._o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o our_o god_n that_o be_v in_o all_o intercourse_n with_o he_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o infinite_a distance_n between_o his_o immensity_n and_o our_o nothing_o his_o wisdom_n and_o our_o ignorance_n his_o secret_n and_o our_o apprehension_n he_o do_v more_o for_o we_o than_o we_o can_v understand_v it_o be_v a_o excellent_a say_n of_o aristotle_n which_o seneca_n report_v of_o he_o nunquam_fw-la nos_fw-la verecundiores_fw-la esse_fw-la debere_fw-la quam_fw-la cum_fw-la de_fw-la diis_fw-la agitur_fw-la we_o ought_v never_o to_o be_v more_o bashful_a and_o recollect_v than_o when_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n timidè_fw-la de_fw-la potâ—state_fw-la deorum_fw-la &_o pauca_fw-la dicenda_fw-la sunt_fw-la say_v cicero_n deor._n we_o must_v speak_v of_o his_o power_n and_o glory_n timorous_o and_o spare_o with_o joyfulness_n and_o singleness_n or_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n so_o the_o first_o christian_n eat_v their_o bread_n their_o eucharist_n so_o we_o understand_v the_o word_n of_o st._n luke_n 2._o to_o walk_v charitable_o with_o our_o disagree_a brother_n that_o this_o may_v be_v indeed_o a_o sacrament_n of_o charity_n and_o not_o to_o wonder_v if_o he_o be_v mistake_v in_o his_o discourse_n of_o that_o which_o neither_o he_o nor_o you_o can_v understand_v 3._o though_o it_o be_v hard_a to_o be_v understand_v yet_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o with_o simplicity_n we_o admire_v the_o secret_a and_o accept_v the_o mystery_n but_o at_o no_o hand_n by_o pride_n or_o ignorance_n by_o interest_n or_o vanity_n to_o wrest_v this_o mystery_n to_o ignoble_a sense_n or_o to_o evil_a event_n or_o to_o dangerous_a proposition_n or_o to_o our_o own_o damnation_n 5._o whatever_o propositon_n any_o man_n shall_v entertain_v in_o his_o manner_n of_o discourse_v of_o these_o mystery_n let_v he_o be_v sure_a to_o take_v 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21.11_o and_o to_o understand_v more_o than_o other_o can_v better_o learn_v by_o love_n joh._n than_o by_o inquiry_n he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n get_v the_o understanding_n thereof_o say_v the_o wise_a bensirach_n if_o he_o will_v prepare_v himself_o diligent_o and_o careful_o observe_v the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o receive_v it_o humble_o and_o treat_v it_o with_o great_a reverence_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o pass_v through_o the_o mystery_n with_o great_a devotion_n and_o pure_a simplicity_n and_o converse_n wiâ—h_v the_o purity_n of_o the_o sacrament_n frequent_o â—nd_v with_o holy_a intention_n this_o man_n shall_v understand_v more_o by_o his_o experience_n than_o the_o great_a clerk_n can_n by_o all_o their_o subtlety_n the_o commentary_n of_o the_o doctor_n and_o the_o gloss_n of_o inquisitive_a man_n obey_v and_o you_o shall_v understand_v say_v the_o prophet_n and_o our_o bless_a saviour_n assure_v we_o 32._o that_o if_o we_o continue_v in_o his_o word_n than_o we_o shall_v know_v the_o truth_n and_o if_o any_o man_n will_v do_v his_o will_n he_o shall_v know_v of_o the_o doctrine_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no._n for_o we_o have_v not_o turn_v from_o our_o iniquity_n that_o we_o may_v understand_v the_o truth_n say_v daniel_n 11._o for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n pass_v all_o thing_n for_o illumination_n 7._o let_v no_o man_n advance_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o the_o disparagement_n or_o to_o occasion_v the_o neglect_n of_o the_o sacrament_n for_o though_o it_o be_v true_a that_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o intend_v that_o by_o hear_v alone_a faith_n be_v engender_v for_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o apostle_n come_v by_o see_v and_o st._n paul_n faith_n do_v not_o come_v by_o hear_v but_o by_o intuition_n and_o revelation_n and_o hear_v in_o those_o word_n of_o st._n paul_n do_v not_o signify_v the_o manner_n 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