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26.18_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n &c_n &c_n q._n 7._o do_v the_o word_n convince_v and_o convert_v all_o that_o hear_v it_o a._n no_o but_o those_o only_a that_o be_v ordain_v to_o eternal_a life_n act_v 13.48_o as_o many_o as_o be_v ordain_v to_o eternal_a life_n believe_v q._n 8._o what_o else_o be_v the_o word_n useful_a for_o a._n to_o build_v up_o the_o saint_n to_o perfection_n in_o christ_n eph._n 4.11_o 12_o 13._o and_o he_o give_v some_o apostle_n and_o some_o prophet_n and_o some_o evangelist_n and_o some_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n for_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o saint_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n for_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n till_o we_o all_o come_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n unto_o a_o perfect_a man_n unto_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n in_o christ._n act_v 20.32_o and_o now_o brethren_n i_o commend_v you_o to_o god_n and_o to_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o be_v able_a to_o build_v you_o up_o and_o give_v you_o a_o inheritance_n among_o all_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v q._n 9_o may_v the_o common_a people_n read_v the_o scripture_n a._n yes_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n command_v by_o christ_n joh._n 5.39_o search_v the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o commend_v by_o the_o apostle_n act_v 17.11_o these_o be_v more_o noble_a than_o those_o in_o thessalonica_n in_o that_o they_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o all_o readiness_n of_o mind_n and_o search_v the_o scripture_n daily_o whether_o those_o thing_n be_v so_o q._n 10._o be_v it_o their_o duty_n or_o liberty_n also_o to_o preach_v it_o a._n no_o it_o be_v not_o for_o beside_o ability_n for_o that_o work_n there_o must_v be_v a_o call_n rom._n 10.14_o 15._o how_o shall_v they_o hear_v without_o a_o preacher_n and_o how_o shall_v they_o preach_v except_o they_o be_v send_v etc._n etc._n 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our_o gospel_n be_v hide_v it_o be_v hide_v to_o they_o that_o be_v lose_v in_o who_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v the_o mind_n of_o they_o which_o believe_v not_o lest_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shall_v shine_v into_o they_o q._n 14._o what_o be_v the_o last_o inference_n a._n that_o christ_n ordinance_n and_o minister_n shall_v be_v most_o welcome_a to_o the_o people_n to_o who_o god_n send_v they_o isa._n 52.7_o how_o beautiful_a upon_o the_o mountain_n be_v the_o foot_n of_o he_o that_o bring_v good_a tiding_n that_o publish_v peace_n that_o publish_v salvation_n that_o say_v unto_o zion_n thy_o god_n reign_v of_o the_o manner_n of_o hear_v quest._n 90._o how_o be_v the_o word_n to_o be_v read_v and_o hear_v that_o it_o may_v become_v effectual_a to_o salvation_n a._n that_o the_o word_n may_v become_v effectual_a to_o salvation_n we_o must_v attend_v thereunto_o with_o diligence_n preparation_n and_o prayer_n receive_v it_o with_o faith_n and_o love_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o practice_v it_o in_o our_o life_n q._n 1._o if_o the_o matter_n we_o read_v or_o hear_v be_v good_a be_v not_o that_o enough_o for_o our_o salvation_n a._n no_o god_n require_v that_o the_o word_n be_v read_v and_o hear_v in_o a_o due_a manner_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o hear_v be_v of_o special_a regard_n with_o god_n luke_n 8.18_o take_v â—eed_o therefore_o how_o you_o hear_v etc._n etc._n q._n 2._o how_o many_o thing_n belong_v to_o the_o due_a manner_n of_o hear_v a._n three_o sort_n of_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o some_o antecedent_n as_o preparation_n
and_o prayer_n some_o concomitant_a as_o due_a diligence_n and_o retention_n and_o some_o subsequent_a as_o practice_v q._n 3._o what_o be_v due_a preparation_n â—or_a hear_n a._n it_o consist_v in_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o greatness_n and_o holiness_n of_o that_o god_n who_o we_o approach_v in_o hear_v the_o word_n act_v 10.33_o now_o therefore_o we_o be_v all_o here_o present_a before_o god_n to_o hear_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v command_v thou_o of_o god_n and_o aw_v the_o heart_n even_o to_o a_o degree_n of_o holy_a tremble_a thereby_o isa._n 66.2_o to_o he_o will_v i_o look_v even_o to_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o tremble_v at_o my_o word_n q._n 4._o what_o be_v the_o principal_a consideration_n thus_o to_o awe_v the_o heart_n a._n the_o word_n be_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n a_o heart-searching_a word_n heb._n 4.12_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v quick_a and_o powerful_a and_o sharp_a than_o any_o two-edged_a sword_n pierce_v even_o to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o soul_n and_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o joint_n and_o marrow_n 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 eventual_o it_o will_v be_v the_o savour_n of_o life_n or_o death_n to_o we_o 2_o cor._n 2.16_o to_o the_o one_o we_o be_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n and_o to_o the_o other_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n etc._n etc._n q._n 5._o what_o else_o belong_v to_o due_a preparation_n to_o hear_v a._n the_o discharge_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o worldly_a care_n matth._n 13.7_o and_o some_o fall_v among_o thorn_n and_o the_o thorn_n spring_v up_o and_o choke_v they_o and_o carnal_a lust_n jam._n 1.21_o wherefore_o lie_v apart_o all_o filthiness_n and_o superfluity_n of_o naughtiness_n and_o receive_v with_o meekness_n the_o engraft_a word_n which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v your_o soul_n q._n 6._o what_o be_v the_o three_o act_n of_o due_a preparation_n a._n long_v after_o the_o word_n for_o further_a communication_n of_o grace_n by_o it_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o you_o may_v grow_v thereby_o isa._n 2.3_o and_o many_o people_n shall_v go_v and_o say_v come_v you_o and_o let_v we_o go_v up_o to_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n and_o he_o will_v teach_v we_o of_o his_o way_n and_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o his_o path_n for_o out_o of_o zion_n shall_v go_v forth_o the_o law_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o jerusalem_n q._n 7._o what_o be_v the_o second_o antecedent_n duty_n of_o hear_v a._n prayer_n be_v a_o antecedent_n duty_n to_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o that_o both_o for_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o minister_n 2_o thess._n 3.1_o final_o brethren_n pray_v for_o we_o that_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v have_v free_a course_n and_o be_v glorify_v even_o as_o it_o be_v with_o you_o and_o our_o own_o illumination_n psal._n 119.18_o open_v thou_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v wondrous_a thing_n out_o of_o thy_o law_n q._n 8._o what_o else_o shall_v we_o pray_v for_o a._n that_o god_n will_v pour_v out_o his_o spirit_n with_o the_o word_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n prov._n 1.23_o i_o will_v pour_v out_o my_o spirit_n unto_o you_o i_o will_v make_v know_v my_o word_n unto_o you_o q._n 9_o do_v unpreparedness_n for_o the_o word_n always_o hinder_v its_o efficacy_n on_o the_o heart_n a._n no_o god_n sometime_o be_v find_v of_o they_o that_o seek_v he_o not_o isa._n 65.1_o i_o be_v find_v of_o they_o that_o seek_v i_o not_o etc._n etc._n but_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o neglect_v it_o and_o needs_o a_o pardon_n of_o god_n q._n 10._o what_o be_v the_o first_o motive_n to_o prepare_v for_o solemn_a duty_n a._n that_o it_o argue_v the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o in_o that_o case_n god_n will_v be_v merciful_a to_o infirmity_n 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o for_o a_o multitude_n of_o the_o people_n even_o a_o multitude_n of_o ephraim_n and_o manasseth_n issachar_n and_o zebuluâ—_n have_v not_o cleanse_v themselves_o yet_o do_v eat_v the_o passover_n but_o not_o as_o it_o be_v write_v wherefore_o hezekiah_n pray_v for_o they_o say_v the_o good_a lord_n be_v merciful_a towards_o he_o that_o prepare_v his_o whole_a heart_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n though_o he_o be_v not_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n q._n 11._o what_o be_v the_o second_o motive_n a._n it_o be_v a_o sweet_a sign_n that_o god_n will_v make_v that_o duty_n successful_a for_o which_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v psal._n 10.17_o thou_o prepare_v their_o heart_n thou_o bende_v thy_o ear_n to_o they_o q._n 12._o what_o be_v the_o three_o motive_n to_o preparation_n a._n the_o majesty_n and_o jealousy_n of_o god_n to_o who_o we_o approach_v oblige_v we_o to_o solemn_a preparation_n heb._n 12.28_o 29._o whereby_o we_o may_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n for_o our_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n q._n 13._o but_o must_v a_o man_n neglect_v the_o duty_n if_o his_o heart_n be_v not_o due_o prepare_v for_o it_o a._n no_o for_o that_o will_v be_v to_o add_v a_o new_a sin_n to_o a_o former_a and_o aggravate_v it_o the_o more_o q._n 14._o in_o what_o manner_n must_v the_o prepare_a heart_n go_v to_o the_o word_n a._n not_o in_o dependence_n on_o its_o own_o preparation_n but_o upon_o the_o spirit_n assistance_n psal._n 71.16_o i_o will_v go_v forward_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n etc._n etc._n q._n 15._o what_o be_v the_o first_o act_n of_o faith_n due_a to_o the_o word_n a._n the_o assent_v act_n of_o faith_n be_v require_v to_o the_o word_n read_v or_o preach_v whereby_o we_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v of_o divine_a authority_n 2_o tim._n 3.16_o and_o without_o controversy_n great_a be_v the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n god_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o flesh_n justify_v in_o the_o spirit_n see_v of_o angel_n preach_v unto_o the_o gentile_n believe_v on_o in_o the_o world_n receive_v up_o into_o glory_n 2_o pet._n 1.21_o for_o the_o pprophecy_n come_v not_o in_o old_a time_n by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n speak_v as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n q._n 16._o what_o be_v the_o second_o act_n of_o faith_n require_v of_o we_o a._n a_o apply_v act_n of_o faith_n be_v also_o require_v of_o we_o rom._n 15.4_o for_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v write_v afore-time_o be_v write_v for_o our_o learning_n that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o comâ—ort_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v have_v hope_n q._n 17._o what_o be_v the_o first_o end_n in_o apply_v the_o word_n a._n it_o be_v first_o to_o be_v apply_v to_o our_o conviction_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o misery_n act_v 2.37_o now_o when_o they_o hear_v this_o they_o be_v prick_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o say_v unto_o peter_n and_o to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n man_n and_o brethren_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v q._n 18._o what_o be_v the_o second_o end_n or_o use_v of_o apply_v it_o a._n it_o must_v be_v apply_v for_o our_o guidance_n and_o direction_n to_o christ_n john_n 6.4_o 5._o every_o man_n therefore_o that_o have_v hear_v and_o have_v learn_v of_o the_o father_n come_v unto_o i_o q._n 19_o what_o be_v the_o three_o use_n to_o which_o it_o must_v be_v apply_v a._n we_o must_v apply_v it_o for_o our_o direction_n through_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o christian_a duty_n 2_o pet._n 1.19_o we_o have_v also_o a_o more_o sure_a word_n of_o pprophecy_n whereunto_o you_o do_v well_o that_o you_o take_v heed_n 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 arise_v in_o your_o heart_n q._n 20._o what_o other_o use_n must_v we_o apply_v it_o to_o a._n it_o must_v be_v apply_v for_o our_o comfort_n in_o all_o inward_a and_o outward_a trouble_n rom._n 15.4_o for_o whatsoever_o thing_n be_v write_v afore_o time_n be_v write_v for_o our_o learning_n that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v have_v hope_n q._n 21._o on_o what_o account_n be_v we_o to_o receive_v it_o with_o love_n a._n we_o be_v to_o love_v it_o for_o its_o author_n sake_n because_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n psalm_n 119.159_o consider_v how_o i_o love_v thy_o precept_n etc._n etc._n q._n 22._o what_o be_v the_o second_o motive_n of_o love_n to_o the_o word_n a._n the_o holiness_n and_o purity_n of_o it_o deserve_v and_o engage_v our_o love_n to_o it_o psal._n 119.140_o thy_o word_n be_v very_o pure_a therefore_o thy_o
servant_n love_v it_o q._n 23._o what_o be_v the_o three_o motive_n to_o engage_v our_o love_n to_o it_o a._n the_o great_a and_o constant_a usefulness_n of_o it_o to_o our_o soul_n as_o that_o we_o can_v subsist_v without_o job_n 23.12_o i_o have_v esteem_v the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n more_o than_o my_o necessary_a food_n q._n 24._o how_o do_v this_o love_n to_o the_o word_n manifest_v itself_o a._n our_o love_n manifest_v itself_o in_o our_o longing_n after_o it_o psal._n 119.20_o my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v unto_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n our_o diligent_a attendance_n on_o it_o act_n 10.33_o immediate_o therefore_o i_o send_v unto_o thou_o and_o thou_o have_v well_o do_v that_o thou_o be_v come_v now_o therefore_o be_v we_o all_o here_o present_a before_o god_n to_o hear_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v command_v thou_o of_o god_n q._n 25._o how_o be_v faith_n and_o love_n evidence_v to_o the_o word_n after_o hear_v it_o a._n by_o preserve_v it_o careful_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n psal._n 119.11_o thy_o word_n have_v i_o hide_v in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v not_o sin_v against_o thou_o q._n 26._o what_o be_v the_o best_a cure_n for_o a_o bad_a memory_n a._n labour_v to_o get_v a_o high_a esteem_n of_o it_o and_o a_o experimental_a feel_n of_o it_o and_o frequent_o meditate_v on_o it_o psal._n 119.16_o i_o will_v delight_v myself_o in_o thy_o statute_n i_o will_v not_o forget_v thy_o word_n psal._n 119.93_o i_o will_v never_o forget_v thy_o precept_n for_o with_o they_o thou_o have_v quicken_v i_o psal._n 119.99_o thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o meditation_n q._n 26._o how_o be_v faith_n and_o love_n principal_o manifest_v to_o the_o word_n after_o hear_v a._n it_o be_v principal_o manifest_v by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n col._n 1.5_o 6._o for_o the_o hope_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o you_o in_o heaven_n whereof_o you_o hear_v before_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v come_v unto_o you_o as_o it_o be_v in_o all_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o it_o do_v also_o in_o you_o since_o the_o day_n you_o bear_v a_o of_o it_o and_o know_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o truth_n q._n 28._o what_o be_v the_o use_n of_o all_o this_o a._n this_o serve_v to_o reprove_v our_o formal_a and_o dead_a hear_v the_o word_n and_o excite_v we_o all_o to_o evidence_n and_o exercise_n more_o faith_n love_n and_o obedience_n in_o hear_v it_o of_o sacrament_n as_o mean_n of_o salvation_n quest._n 91._o how_o do_v the_o sacrament_n become_v effectual_a mean_n of_o salvation_n a._n the_o sacrament_n become_v effectual_a mean_n of_o salvation_n not_o from_o any_o virtue_n in_o they_o or_o in_o he_o that_o do_v administer_v they_o but_o only_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o they_o that_o by_o faith_n receive_v they_o q._n 1._o what_o be_v the_o first_o proper_a sense_n of_o this_o word_n sacrament_n a._n it_o primary_o signify_v a_o solemn_a oath_n take_v by_o soldier_n when_o they_o list_v themselves_o under_o a_o prince_n or_o general_n and_o this_o oath_n be_v mutual_a q._n 2._o why_o do_v we_o use_v it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o a_o scripture_n word_n a._n though_o the_o word_n be_v not_o find_v in_o scripture_n yet_o the_o thing_n intend_v by_o it_o be_v and_o that_o bring_v the_o word_n in_o use_n for_o in_o the_o sacrament_n god_n oblige_v himself_o to_o we_o by_o confirm_v his_o covenant_n by_o it_o rom._n 4.11_o and_o he_o receive_v the_o sign_n of_o circumcision_n a_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o faith_n which_o he_o have_v yet_o be_v uncircumcised_a that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v though_o they_o be_v not_o circumcise_v that_o righteousness_n may_v be_v impute_v unto_o they_o also_o and_o we_o oblige_v ourselves_o to_o god_n rom._n 6.3_o 4._o know_v you_o not_o that_o so_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n therefore_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o in_o baptism_n into_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n q._n 3._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o salvation_n a._n by_o salvation_n be_v mean_v our_o complete_a and_o final_a deliverance_n from_o sin_n and_o misery_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a from_o sin_n matth._n 1.21_o for_o he_o shall_v save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n from_o misery_n 1_o thess._n 1.10_o even_o jesus_n which_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v q._n 4._o what_o be_v a_o mean_a of_o salvation_n a._n a_o mean_a of_o salvation_n signify_v any_o appointment_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o promote_v and_o accomplish_v his_o design_n of_o save_v our_o soul_n so_o the_o word_n be_v a_o mean_a rom._n 1.16_o for_o i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a of_o 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night_n in_o which_o he_o be_v betray_v take_v bread_n q._n 2._o of_o what_o part_n do_v this_o sacrament_n consist_v a._n it_o consist_v of_o two_o part_n one_o earthly_a and_o visible_a to_o wit_n bread_n and_o wine_n the_o other_o spiritual_a and_o invisible_a the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n which_o we_o bless_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n q._n 3._o how_o do_v these_o earthly_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n become_v a_o sacrament_n a._n by_o the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o blessing_n come_v from_o christ_n upon_o they_o 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 24_o 25._o for_o i_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o which_o also_o i_o deliver_v unto_o you_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o same_o night_n in_o which_o he_o be_v betray_v take_v bread_n and_o when_o he_o have_v give_v thanks_o he_o break_v 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his_o ordinance_n such_o provision_n for_o our_o comfort_n though_o he_o know_v his_o own_o bitter_a agony_n be_v just_a at_o hand_n q._n 6._o what_o be_v the_o general_a use_n and_o end_n of_o this_o sacrament_n a._n it_o be_v to_o confirm_v seal_n and_o ratify_v the_o new_a covenant_n to_o believer_n 1_o cor._n 11.35_o this_o cup_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n in_o my_o blood_n this_o do_v you_o as_o oft_o as_o you_o drink_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o q._n 7._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a end_n and_o use_n of_o it_o a._n the_o first_o particular_a end_n and_o use_v of_o it_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n and_o his_o suffering_n afresh_o to_o our_o remembrance_n 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25._o this_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o q._n 8._o what_o kind_n of_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n be_v here_o intend_a a._n not_o a_o mere_a speculative_a but_o a_o affectionate_a heart-melting_a remembrance_n of_o he_o like_o that_o of_o peter_n matth._n 26.75_o and_o peter_n remember_v the_o word_n of_o jesus_n which_o say_v unto_o he_o before_o the_o cock_n shall_v crow_v thou_o shall_v deny_v i_o thrice_o and_o he_o go_v out_o and_o weep_v bitter_o or_o of_o joseph_n gen._n 43.29_o 30._o and_o joseph_n make_v haste_n for_o his_o bowel_n do_v yern_v upon_o his_o brother_n and_o he_o seek_v where_o to_o weep_v and_o he_o enter_v into_o his_o chamber_n and_o weep_v there_o q._n 9_o what_o do_v this_o end_n of_o the_o sacrament_n imply_v a._n it_o imply_v this_o that_o the_o best_a of_o god_n people_n be_v too_o apt_a to_o forget_v christ_n and_o what_o he_o have_v endure_v and_o suffer_v for_o they_o q._n 10._o what_o else_o do_v it_o imply_v a._n it_o imply_v this_o that_o none_o but_o those_o that_o have_v the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o have_v have_v former_a acquaintance_n with_o christ_n be_v fit_a for_o this_o ordinance_n for_o no_o man_n can_v remember_v what_o he_o never_o know_v 1_o cor._n 11.28_o but_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n q._n 11._o what_o be_v the_o second_o particular_a use_n and_o end_n of_o this_o sacrament_n a._n it_o be_v to_o represent_v christ_n to_o believer_n as_o a_o apt_a sign_n of_o he_o and_o of_o his_o death_n and_o that_o both_o memorative_n significative_a and_o instructive_a q._n 12._o how_o be_v it_o a_o memorative_n sign_n of_o christ_n a._n it_o bring_v christ_n to_o our_o remembrance_n as_o his_o death_n and_o bitter_a suffering_n be_v therein_o represent_v to_o we_o by_o the_o break_n of_o bread_n and_o pour_v forth_o of_o wine_n 1_o cor._n 11.26_o for_o as_o often_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n you_o do_v show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v q._n 13._o how_o be_v it_o a_o significative_a ordinance_n a._n it_o be_v a_o significative_a ordinance_n not_o only_o as_o it_o represent_v christ_n suffering_n but_o the_o believer_n union_n with_o he_o as_o the_o head_n and_o with_o each_o other_o as_o member_n of_o his_o body_n 1_o cor._n 10.61_o 17._o the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n which_o we_o bless_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o be_v many_o be_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o body_n etc._n etc._n q._n 14._o in_o what_o respect_n be_v it_o a_o instructive_a sign_n a._n it_o be_v a_o instructive_a sign_n in_o divers_a respect_n namely_o first_o as_o it_o teach_v we_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o only_a nutritive_a bread_n by_o which_o our_o soul_n live_v john_n 6.51_o i_o be_o the_o live_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n if_o any_o man_n eat_v of_o this_o bread_n he_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o the_o bread_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v be_v my_o flesh_n which_o i_o shall_v give_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n and_o second_o as_o it_o instruct_v we_o that_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v now_o in_o its_o full_a force_n by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o testator_n heb._n 9.16_o 17._o for_o where_o a_o testament_n be_v there_o must_v also_o of_o necessity_n be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n for_o a_o testament_n be_v of_o force_n after_o man_n be_v dead_a otherwise_o it_o be_v of_o no_o force_n at_o all_o whilst_o the_o testator_n live_v thus_o much_o of_o the_o author_n nature_n and_o end_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n of_o the_o element_n action_n and_o subject_n of_o it_o q._n 1._o be_v not_o bread_n and_o wine_n too_o small_a and_o common_a thing_n to_o represent_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n a._n though_o a_o bit_n of_o bread_n and_o a_o draught_n of_o wine_n be_v thing_n of_o small_a value_n in_o themselves_o yet_o they_o be_v great_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n and_o end_n a_o pennyworth_n of_o wax_n be_v a_o small_a thing_n in_o its_o self_n but_o be_v apply_v to_o the_o label_n of_o a_o deed_n may_v be_v advance_v to_o the_o worth_n of_o thousand_o of_o pound_n as_o it_o receive_v the_o seal_n to_o a_o great_a inheritance_n q._n 2._o be_v not_o the_o bread_n in_o the_o sacrament_n turn_v into_o the_o very_a body_n of_o christ_n itself_o by_o transubstantiation_n a._n no_o it_o be_v not_o but_o the_o element_n retain_v still_o their_o own_o proper_a nature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n after_o the_o word_n of_o consecration_n and_o be_v so_o call_v 1_o cor._n 11.26_o for_o as_o often_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 26.29_o but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o i_o will_v not_o henceforth_o drink_v of_o this_o fruit_n of_o the_o vine_n until_o that_o day_n when_o i_o drink_v
it_o new_a with_o you_o in_o my_o father_n kingdom_n q._n 3._o what_o be_v the_o first_o argument_n by_o which_o protestant_n confute_v the_o popish_a doctrine_n of_o transubstantiation_n a._n the_o first_o argument_n against_o it_o be_v take_v from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n body_n and_o blood_n to_o our_o remembrance_n 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25._o this_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o now_o sign_n for_o remembrance_n be_v of_o thing_n absent_a not_o present_a q._n 4._o what_o be_v the_o second_o argument_n a._n because_o the_o language_n in_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v have_v no_o other_o property_n of_o expression_n there_o be_v no_o other_o word_n for_o signify_v but_o be_v in_o stead_n thereof_o as_o be_v manifest_a in_o both_o testament_n gen._n 41.27_o and_o the_o seven_o ill-favoured_a cow_n that_o come_v up_o after_o they_o be_v seven_o year_n of_o famine_n rev._n 1.20_o the_o seven_o star_n be_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o seven_o church_n and_o the_o seven_o candlestick_n which_o thou_o see_v be_v the_o seven_o church_n q._n 5._o what_o be_v the_o three_o argument_n against_o transubstantiation_n a._n the_o manifold_a gross_a absurdity_n that_o natural_o and_o necessary_o follow_v on_o this_o doctrine_n show_v the_o falseness_n of_o it_o and_o that_o it_o be_v just_o reject_v and_o abhor_v by_o all_o sound_a christian_n q._n 6._o what_o be_v the_o first_o absurdity_n that_o follow_v it_o a._n this_o doctrine_n allow_v that_o to_o a_o silly_a priest_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v allow_v to_o all_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n it_o allow_v he_o power_n to_o make_v his_o maker_n and_o eat_v his_o god_n and_o in_o justify_v this_o by_o the_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n they_o say_v no_o more_o than_o what_o a_o turk_n may_v say_v to_o justify_v the_o most_o ridiculous_a foolery_n of_o the_o alcoran_n q._n 7._o what_o be_v the_o second_o absurdity_n of_o transubstantiation_n a._n the_o second_o absurdity_n be_v this_o that_o it_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o testimony_n give_v by_o the_o sense_n of_o all_o man_n that_o it_o be_v real_a bread_n and_o real_a wine_n after_o consecration_n and_o not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o if_o the_o testimony_n of_o sense_n be_v not_o certain_a than_o the_o be_v of_o god_n can_v be_v prove_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v contrary_a to_o rom._n 1.20_o for_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v even_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n etc._n etc._n nor_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n by_o see_v and_o feel_v contrary_a to_o luke_n 24.39_o behold_v my_o hand_n and_o my_o foot_n that_o it_o be_v i_o myself_o handle_v i_o and_o see_v etc._n etc._n q._n 8._o what_o be_v the_o three_o absurdity_n of_o transubstantiation_n a._n the_o three_o absurdity_n be_v this_o that_o in_o affirm_v the_o accident_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o remain_v and_o their_o substance_n to_o vanish_v they_o affirm_v that_o there_o be_v length_n breadth_n thickness_n moisture_n and_o sweetness_n and_o yet_o nothing_o long_o broad_a thick_a moist_a or_o sweet_a which_o be_v a_o perfect_a contradiction_n q._n 9_o what_o be_v the_o four_o absurdity_n of_o transubstantiation_n a._n it_o imply_v that_o the_o entire_a live_a body_n of_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o table_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n be_v dead_a and_o in_o the_o disciple_n mouth_n and_o stomach_n in_o the_o first_o sacrament_n and_o that_o in_o all_o after_o sacrament_n it_o be_v whole_o in_o heaven_n and_o whole_o in_o as_o many_o thousand_o place_n in_o the_o world_n as_o there_o be_v sacrament_n administer_v q._n 10._o what_o do_v the_o break_n of_o this_o bread_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n signify_v a._n it_o signify_v the_o violent_a painful_a death_n and_o bitter_a suffering_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o for_o as_o often_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n you_o do_v show_v the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v q._n 11._o what_o do_v the_o give_v and_o take_v of_o the_o sacramental_a bread_n and_o wine_n signify_v a._n these_o action_n signify_v god_n exhibit_v and_o the_o believer_n apply_v of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o their_o soul_n q._n 12._o who_o be_v fit_a subject_n to_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n a._n none_o that_o be_v gross_o ignorant_a scandalous_a or_o unbeliever_n in_o their_o natural_a state_n for_o such_o can_v examine_v themselves_o as_o the_o word_n require_v 1_o cor._n 11.28_o but_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n but_o do_v eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o 1_o cor._n 11.29_o for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v damnation_n to_o himself_o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n q._n 13._o be_v moral_o honest_a and_o sober_a person_n qualify_v for_o this_o sacrament_n a._n no_o civility_n and_o morality_n do_v not_o qualify_v person_n they_o be_v not_o the_o wedding-garment_n but_o regenerate_v grace_n and_o faith_n do_v in_o the_o small_a measure_n matth._n 22.12_o and_o he_o say_v unto_o he_o friend_n how_o come_v thou_o in_o hither_o not_o have_v a_o wedding_n garment_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 17._o the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n which_o we_o bless_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o be_v many_o be_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o body_n for_o we_o be_v all_o partaker_n of_o that_o one_o bread_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o communicant_n quest._n 97._o what_o be_v require_v to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n it_o be_v require_v of_o they_o that_o will_v worthy_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n that_o they_o examine_v themselves_o of_o their_o knowledge_n to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n of_o their_o faith_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o of_o their_o repentance_n love_n and_o new_a obedience_n lest_o come_v unworthy_o they_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o q._n 1._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o worthy_a receiver_n a._n there_o be_v three_o sort_n of_o duty_n incumbent_a on_o they_o some_o antecedent_n to_o it_o some_o concomitant_n of_o it_o and_o some_o subsequent_a to_o it_o q._n 2._o what_o be_v the_o antecedent_n duty_n to_o it_o a._n they_o be_v two_o 1._o examination_n of_o their_o grace_n 2._o preparation_n of_o their_o soul_n examination_n of_o their_o grace_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29._o but_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v damnation_n to_o himself_o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o preparation_n of_o their_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 5.8_o therefore_o let_v we_o keep_v the_o feast_n not_o with_o old_a leaven_n neither_o with_o the_o leaven_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n but_o with_o the_o unleavened_a bread_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n q._n 3._o what_o be_v the_o first_o grace_n to_o be_v try_v a._n our_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n 1_o cor._n 11.29_o for_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v damnation_n to_o himself_o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n q._n 4._o what_o be_v we_o to_o inquire_v of_o touch_v our_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n a._n we_o be_v to_o examine_v whether_o it_o be_v competent_a for_o quantity_n and_o save_o operative_a and_o influential_a on_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n for_o quality_n hos._n 4.6_o my_o people_n be_v destroy_v for_o lack_n of_o knowledge_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 13.1_o though_o i_o speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o of_o angel_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n i_o be_o become_v as_o a_o sound_a brass_n or_o tinkle_a cymbal_n q._n 5._o when_o be_v knowledge_n competent_a and_o influential_a a._n when_o we_o true_o understand_v by_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o father_n the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o fall_n the_o nature_n and_o necessity_n of_o christ_n and_o under_o these_o conviction_n come_v to_o he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o faith_n john_n 6.45_o every_o man_n therefore_o that_o have_v hear_v and_o have_v learn_v of_o the_o father_n come_v unto_o i_o and_o subject_n ourselves_o to_o he_o in_o sincere_a obedience_n matth._n 11.28_o 29._o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o rest_n take_v my_o yoke_n upon_o you_o and_o learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o
must_v be_v perform_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n gal._n 4.6_o and_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n in_o our_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n rom._n 8.26_o likewise_o the_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o we_o know_v not_o what_o we_o shall_v pray_v for_o as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v q._n 7._o what_o be_v the_o three_o qualification_n of_o a_o acceptable_a prayer_n respect_v the_o manner_n a._n it_o must_v be_v servant_n and_o importunate_a not_o cold_a and_o formal_a jam._n 5.16_o the_o effectual_a fervent_a prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n avail_v much_o matth._n 7.7_o ask_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o seek_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o q._n 8._o wherein_o do_v true_a importunity_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n consist_v a._n not_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o word_n matth._n 6.7_o but_o when_o you_o pray_v use_v not_o vain_a repetition_n as_o the_o heathen_a do_v for_o they_o think_v they_o shall_v be_v hear_v for_o their_o much_o speak_n but_o in_o a_o holy_a earnestness_n of_o spirit_n to_o be_v hear_v psal_n 143.7_o hear_v i_o speedy_o o_o lord_n my_o spirit_n fail_v hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o lest_o i_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o that_o go_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n a_o prudent_a choice_n of_o prevalent_a argument_n job_n 23.4_o i_o will_v order_v my_o cause_n before_o he_o and_o fill_v my_o mouth_n with_o argument_n and_o a_o resolute_a persistance_n in_o our_o request_n till_o they_o be_v grant_v isa._n 62.7_o and_o give_v he_o no_o rest_n till_o he_o establish_v and_o till_o he_o make_v jerusalem_n a_o praise_n in_o the_o earth_n q._n 9_o do_v not_o prayer_n thus_o qualify_v sometime_o miscarry_v a._n god_n may_v delay_v and_o suspend_v the_o answer_n of_o they_o for_o a_o time_n psal._n 22._o 2._o o_o my_o god_n i_o cry_v in_o the_o day_n time_n but_o thou_o hearâ—â—_n not_o etc._n etc._n but_o soon_o or_o latter_o god_n will_v always_o answer_v they_o either_o in_o the_o very_a thing_n we_o ask_v 1_o john_n 5.15_o we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v the_o petition_n that_o we_o desire_v of_o he_o or_o in_o that_o which_o be_v equivalent_a or_o better_a gen._n 17.18_o 19_o and_o abraham_n say_v unto_o god_n o_o that_o ishmael_n may_v live_v before_o thou_o and_o god_n say_v sarah_n thy_o wife_n shall_v bear_v thou_o a_o son_n indeed_o and_o thou_o shalt-call_a his_o name_n isaac_n and_o i_o will_v establish_v my_o covenant_n with_o he_o for_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n and_o with_o his_o seed_n after_o he_o q._n 10._o be_v there_o no_o prayer_n but_o what_o be_v state_v and_o fix_v a._n yes_o there_o be_v sudden_a occasional_a prayer_n which_o we_o call_v ejaculatory_a such_o be_v jacob_n gen._n 49.18_o i_o have_v wait_v for_o thy_o salvation_n o_o lord_n and_o this_o be_v exceed_o useful_a to_o maintain_v constant_a communion_n with_o god_n and_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o a_o spiritual_a frame_n q._n 11._o be_v all_o state_v and_o fix_v prayer_n public_a in_o the_o congregation_n or_o church_n a._n no_o state_v prayer_n ought_v to_o be_v in_o our_o family_n with_o those_o under_o our_o charge_n and_o in_o our_o closet_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o alone_o josh._n 24.15_o but_o as_o for_o i_o and_o my_o house_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o lord_n and_o matth._n 6.6_o but_o when_o thou_o pray_v enter_v into_o thy_o closet_n and_o when_o thou_o have_v shut_v thy_o door_n pray_v to_o thy_o father_n which_o be_v in_o secret_a and_o thy_o father_n which_o see_v in_o secret_a shall_v reward_v thou_o open_o q._n 12._o what_o infer_v you_o from_o hence_o a._n the_o restraint_n of_o prayer_n be_v not_o only_o a_o great_a fin_n but_o a_o ill_a sign_n of_o a_o graceless_a heart_n job_n 15.4_o yea_o thou_o cast_v off_o fear_n and_o restraine_v prayer_n before_o god_n and_o that_o which_o entail_v a_o judgement_n and_o curse_n upon_o man_n and_o their_o family_n jer._n 10.25_o pour_v out_o thy_o fury_n upon_o the_o heathen_a that_o know_v thou_o not_o and_o upon_o the_o family_n that_o call_v not_o upon_o â—hy_a name_n q._n 13._o what_o be_v the_o second_o inference_n from_o the_o ordinance_n of_o prayer_n a._n that_o the_o true_a reason_n why_o we_o enjoy_v not_o the_o mercy_n we_o pray_v for_o be_v not_o because_o god_n be_v unwilling_a to_o grant_v mercy_n but_o because_o we_o either_o neglect_v prayer_n or_o miscarry_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n jam._n 4.2_o 3_o you_o lust_n and_o have_v not_o you_o kill_v and_o desire_v to_o have_v and_o can_v obtain_v you_o fight_v and_o war_n yet_o you_o have_v not_o because_o that_o ask_v not_o you_o ask_v and_o receive_v not_o because_o you_o ask_v amiss_o that_o you_o may_v consume_v it_o upon_o your_o lust_n of_o direction_n in_o prayer_n quest._n 99_o what_o rule_n have_v god_n give_v for_o our_o direction_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n a._n the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n be_v of_o use_n to_o direct_v we_o 〈◊〉_d prayer_n but_o the_o special_a rule_n of_o direction_n be_v that_o form_n of_o prayer_n which_o christ_n teach_v his_o disciple_n common_o call_v the_o lords-prayer_n q._n 1._o do_v man_n need_v direction_n rule_n and_o help_v in_o prayer_n a._n they_o do_v great_o need_v they_o for_o in_o â—nd_n of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v for_o as_o we_o ought_v rom._n 8.26_o likewise_o the_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o we_o know_v not_o what_o we_o shall_v pray_v for_o as_o we_o ought_v etc._n etc._n nor_o how_o to_o pray_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o for_o right_a end_n and_o a_o mistake_n in_o either_o frustrate_v our_o prayer_n jam._n 4.3_o you_o ask_v and_o receive_v not_o because_o you_o ask_v amiss_o that_o you_o may_v consume_v it_o upon_o your_o lust_n q._n 2._o when_o do_v man_n mistake_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o prayer_n a._n they_o mistake_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o prayer_n when_o they_o ask_v of_o god_n thing_n that_o be_v not_o lawful_a good_a and_o agreeable_a to_o his_o will._n so_o the_o disciple_n be_v ready_a to_o do_v in_o call_v for_o fire_n from_o heaven_n on_o the_o samaritan_n luke_n 9.54_o 55._o and_o when_o his_o disciple_n james_n and_o john_n see_v this_o they_o say_v lord_n will_v thou_o that_o we_o command_v fire_n to_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o consume_v they_o even_o as_o elias_n do_v but_o he_o turn_v and_o rebuke_v they_o and_o say_v you_o know_v not_o what_o manner_n of_o spirit_n you_o be_v of_o q._n 3._o when_o do_v man_n mistake_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n a._n they_o mistake_v in_o the_o manner_n when_o they_o ask_v mercy_n of_o god_n for_o carnal_a end_n to_o satisfy_v their_o lust_n jam._n 4.3_o you_o ask_v and_o receive_v not_o because_o you_o ask_v amiss_o that_o you_o may_v consume_v it_o upon_o your_o lust_n or_o in_o a_o drowsy_a and_o careless_a manner_n isa._n 64.7_o and_o there_o be_v none_o that_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n that_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o take_v hold_n of_o thou_o etc._n etc._n q._n 4._o what_o help_n have_v god_n afford_v we_o to_o furnish_v we_o to_o prayer_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n a._n the_o scripture_n abudant_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o sort_n of_o help_n and_o direction_n for_o the_o matter_n of_o prayer_n it_o direct_v we_o both_o in_o confession_n of_o sin_n original_a and_o actual_a psal._n 51.4_o 5._o behold_v i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o against_o thou_o thou_o only_o have_v i_o sin_v and_o do_v this_o evil_n in_o thy_o sight_n etc._n etc._n petition_n and_o thanksgiving_n phil._n 4.6_o be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n q._n 5._o do_v it_o afford_v we_o any_o help_n or_o direction_n as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n also_o a._n yes_o it_o do_v and_o that_o both_o as_o to_o 1._o our_o sincerity_n in_o pâ—ayer_n 〈◊〉_d 10.22_o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o traâ—_n heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n all_o our_o body_n wash_v pure_a water_n 2._o as_o to_o our_o humility_n in_o prayer_n psal._n 10.17_o lord_n thou_o have_v hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o humble_a thou_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n thou_o will_v cause_v thy_o ear_n to_o hear_v 3._o as_o to_o our_o faith_n in_o prayer_n jam._n 1.6_o but_o let_v he_o ask_v in_o faith_n nothing_o
the_o workâ—_n of_o thy_o hand_n thou_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n under_o his_o foot_n q._n 2._o what_o then_o be_v to_o be_v think_v of_o those_o man_n who_o be_v whole_o intent_n upon_o inferior_a thing_n forget_v and_o neglect_v their_o principal_a end_n a._n they_o be_v dead_a whilst_o they_o live_v 1_o tim._n 5.6_o but_o she_o that_o live_v in_o pleasure_n be_v dead_a whilst_o she_o live_v they_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o this_o life_n psal._n 17.14_o from_o man_n of_o the_o world_n which_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o this_o life_n and_o their_o end_n be_v destruction_n phil._n 3.19_o who_o end_n be_v destruction_n q._n 3._o how_o can_v man_n glorify_v god_n see_v he_o be_v perfect_o glorious_a in_o himself_o a._n man_n can_v glorify_v god_n by_o add_v any_o new_a degree_n of_o glory_n to_o he_o job._n 35.7_o if_o thou_o be_v righteous_a what_o give_v thou_o he_o but_o by_o manifest_v his_o glory_n with_o the_o lip_n psal._n 50.23_o whoso_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o or_o with_o the_o life_n mat._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n q._n 4._o wherein_o consist_v the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n a._n it_o consist_v first_o in_o the_o facial_a vision_n of_o he_o in_o heaven_n second_o in_o full_a conformity_n to_o he_o 1_o joh._n 3.2_o but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v three_o in_o that_o full_a satisfaction_n which_o result_v from_o both_o the_o former_a psal._n 17.15_o i_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v when_o i_o awake_v with_o thy_o likeness_n q_o 5._o can_v none_o enjoy_v he_o in_o heaven_n who_o do_v not_o glorify_v he_o on_o earth_n a._n no_o adult_a person_n can_v scriptural_o expect_v happiness_n in_o heaven_n without_o holiness_n on_o earth_n heb._n 12.14_o and_o holiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n rom._n 8.30_o who_o he_o justify_v they_o he_o also_o glorify_v q._n 6._o how_o come_v the_o glory_n and_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n our_o chief_a end_n a._n he_o be_v our_o master_n and_o rightful_a owner_n and_o benefactor_n we_o receive_v our_o be_v and_o preservation_n from_o he_o of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o therefore_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n rom._n 11.36_o q._n 7._o do_v all_o man_n make_v god_n their_o chief_a end_n a._n no_o they_o do_v not_o some_o make_v their_o sensual_a pleasure_n their_o chief_a end_n phil._n 3.19_o who_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n and_o some_o the_o world_n col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o covetousness_n which_o be_v idolatry_n q._n 8._o what_o be_v the_o sign_n of_o a_o man_n make_v himself_o his_o chief_a end_n a._n those_o make_v themselves_o their_o chief_a end_n who_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n of_o what_o they_o have_v or_o do_v to_o themselves_o and_o not_o to_o god_n dan._n 4.30_o the_o king_n speak_v and_o say_v be_v not_o this_o great_a babylon_n which_o i_o have_v build_v isa._n 10.18_o for_o he_o say_v by_o the_o strength_n of_o my_o hand_n have_v i_o do_v it_o and_o by_o my_o wisdom_n for_o i_o be_o prudent_a therefore_o they_o sacrifice_v to_o their_o own_o net_n and_o burn_v incense_n unto_o their_o drag_v hab._n 1.16_o q._n 9_o why_o be_v the_o glorify_v and_o enjoy_v of_o god_n put_v together_o as_o make_v up_o our_o chief_a end_n a._n because_o no_o man_n can_v glorify_v god_n that_o take_v he_o not_o for_o his_o god_n and_o none_o take_v he_o for_o his_o god_n that_o take_v he_o not_o for_o his_o supreme_a good_a and_o both_o these_o be_v essential_o include_v in_o this_o notion_n of_o the_o chief_a end_n be_v therefore_o just_o put_v together_o q._n 10._o what_o be_v the_o first_o truth_n infer_v from_o hence_o a._n that_o god_n have_v dignify_v man_n above_o all_o other_o creature_n on_o earth_n in_o give_v he_o a_o capacity_n of_o glorify_v god_n here_o and_o of_o enjoy_v he_o hereafter_o q._n 11._o what_o be_v the_o second_o truth_n infer_v hence_o a._n that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v not_o annihilate_v by_o death_n but_o advance_v by_o it_o phil._n 1.21_o to_o die_v be_v gain_v v._o 23._o have_v a_o desire_n to_o depart_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n which_o be_v far_o better_a q._n 12._o what_o be_v the_o three_o truth_n infer_v hence_o a._n that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n and_o wisdom_n of_o every_o christian_n to_o renounce_v deny_v and_o forsake_v all_o inferior_a interest_n and_o enjoyment_n when_o they_o come_v in_o competition_n with_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o luke_n 14.33_o so_o likewise_o whosoever_o he_o be_v of_o you_o that_o forsake_v not_o all_o that_o he_o have_v can_v be_v my_o disciple_n q._n 13._o what_o be_v the_o four_o inferrence_n hence_o a._n that_o we_o be_v to_o abhor_v and_o renounce_v all_o those_o doctrine_n and_o practice_n that_o debase_v the_o glory_n of_o 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