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abide_v in_o they_o for_o who_o god_n have_v â—ent_a which_o be_v christ_n the_o word_n he_o they_o believe_v not_o joh._n 5.3_o â—_o which_o by_o the_o write_a word_n be_v evident_a that_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n life_n &_o light_n by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o save_a word_n of_o god_n to_o every_o soul_n that_o by_o he_o be_v save_v for_o what_o say_v it_o the_o word_n be_v nigh_o thou_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o word_n of_o faith_n james_n 1.21_o rom._n 10_o 7_o 8_o and_o this_o word_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n ephes_n 6.17_o it_o sanctify_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n 1_o tim._n 4.5_o for_o the_o faithful_a be_v they_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n which_o tremble_v at_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n isa_n 56.2_o 5._o hear_v you_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n you_o that_o that_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n and_o again_o i_o have_v write_v unto_o you_o father_n because_o you_o have_v know_v he_o that_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n i_o have_v write_v unto_o you_o young_a man_n because_o you_o be_v strong_a and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n abide_v in_o you_o and_o you_o have_v overcome_v the_o wicked_a one_o john_n 1.14_o now_o let_v all_o people_n mind_n by_o which_o they_o may_v come_v to_o a_o right_a understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v not_o from_o the_o beginning_n neither_o do_v they_o of_o themselves_o and_o without_o the_o inward_a word_n give_v power_n to_o overcome_v the_o wicked_a one_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v before_o scripture_n &_o promise_v life_n eternal_a to_o all_o that_o be_v willing_a to_o receive_v the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v ti._n 2.3_o and_o this_o word_n have_v be_v a_o rule_n of_o life_n to_o the_o faithful_a of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n show_v unto_o man_n the_o thought_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o intent_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o word_n be_v a_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o god_n have_v promise_v oâ—_n overcome_v sin_n in_o the_o faithful_a by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v as_o a_o two_o edge_a sword_n to_o cut_v up_o and_o beat_v down_o all_o that_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o heavenly_a divine_a life_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o faithful_a man_n and_o woman_n that_o be_v come_v to_o yield_v their_o obedience_n according_a 〈◊〉_d that_o knowledge_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n who_o to_o know_v be_v life_n eternal_a in_o which_o life_n they_o have_v the_o true_a save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v one_o god_n and_o one_o lord_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n &_o one_o holy_a spirit_n god_n in_o all_o and_o through_o all_o and_o over_o all_o the_o alpha_n and_o oâ—aega_n the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n the_o first_o and_o the_o last_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n that_o they_o may_v have_v right_a to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n rev._n 22.13_o 14._o which_o as_o aforesaid_a be_v that_o which_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o assist_a power_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v make_v know_v to_o i_o concern_v his_o word_n of_o life_n and_o light_n by_o which_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n be_v assist_v in_o give_v forth_o a_o declaration_n of_o his_o holy_a truth_n which_o they_o receive_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o live_a word_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o will_v remain_v the_o same_o when_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o scripture_n
a_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n in_o which_o state_n mâ—n_z may_v know_v hâ—w_o the_o dead_a be_v raise_v and_o with_o what_o body_n they_o shall_v appear_v for_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a bâ—th_v of_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a for_o all_o shall_v appear_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n before_o who_o the_o heavenly_a spirit_v and_o the_o earthly_a spirit_v shall_v appear_v to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o their_o deed_n do_v in_o the_o body_n of_o this_o life_n which_o then_o will_v be_v time_n sufficient_a for_o the_o unrighteous_a to_o know_v with_o what_o body_n they_o shall_v appear_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n the_o apostle_n word_n be_v very_o suitable_a unto_o all_o such_o who_o state_n of_o disobedience_n be_v far_o from_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n by_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o though_o not_o simple_o fool_n yet_o through_o 〈…〉_o disobedience_n and_o unbelief_n 〈…〉_o as_o the_o 〈…〉_o be_v 〈…〉_o the_o husband_n man_n â—o_z 〈…〉_o of_o the_o râ—â—rrection_n thou_o soul_n that_o which_o thou_o so_o rest_n be_v not_o qâ—â—e_v 〈…〉_o it_o die_v and_o 〈◊〉_d which_o thou_o so_o rest_v thou_o so_o well_o noâ—_n that_o 〈◊〉_d that_o shall_v be_v bath_n restrain_v it_o â—ay_v chance_v of_o wheat_n 〈…〉_o other_o grain_n and_o withal_o coâ—â—ledes_fw-la that_o god_n 〈…〉_o as_o it_o please_v he_o and_o to_o every_o seed_n his_o own_o body_n 1_o cor._n 15.35_o 36_o 37_o 38._o by_o which_o the_o unrighteous_a may_v know_v with_o what_o body_n they_o shall_v come_v forth_o for_o he_o that_o so_o with_o to_o the_o flesh_n shall_v of_o the_o flesh_n reap_v corruption_n but_o he_o that_o soak_v to_o the_o spirit_n shall_v of_o the_o spirit_n reap_v lifâ—_n everlasting_a gal_n 6.5_o for_o the_o time_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o he_o that_o be_v unjust_a let_v he_o be_v unjust_a still_o and_o he_o that_o be_v filthy_a let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o and_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a let_v he_o be_v righteous_a â—â—ll_v and_o he_o that_o be_v holy_a let_v he_o be_v holy_a stiâ—â—_n fâ—r_o behold_v the_o lord_n will_v quick_o come_v and_o his_o reward_n will_v 〈◊〉_d with_o he_o to_o give_v every_o man_n according_a as_o his_o work_n shall_v be_v rev_n 22.11_o 12._o which_o do_v manifest_a that_o according_a as_o man_n have_v sow_o so_o shall_v they_o reap_v for_o every_o seed_n shall_v have_v his_o own_o body_n whether_o of_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o salvation_n or_o work_v of_o unbelief_n and_o disobedience_n to_o damnation_n then_o see_v these_o thing_n be_v plain_a as_o by_o holy_a record_n which_o agree_v with_o the_o inward_a word_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o divine_a light_n which_o come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o through_o faith_n in_o obedience_n to_o he_o through_o who_o salvation_n come_v which_o work_n be_v most_o necessary_a for_o people_n to_o be_v concern_v in_o for_o as_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o most_o noble_a part_n of_o man_n so_o ought_v every_o man_n principal_o to_o be_v concern_v about_o his_o soul_n and_o the_o well_o air_n thereof_o yet_o because_o the_o body_n be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o man_n and_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o saviour_n do_v of_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o every_o sincere_a believer_n in_o he_o therefore_o every_o man_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v concern_v about_o the_o whole_a man_n both_o â—oul_n and_o body_n and_o the_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n &_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v that_o faith_n and_o â—ope_n in_o we_o it_o be_v of_o great_a use_n to_o sanctify_v we_o and_o prepare_v we_o for_o the_o resurrection_n to_o come_v for_o paul_n do_v not_o call_v they_o fool_n simple_o for_o inquire_v concern_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o resurrection_n but_o for_o their_o ignorance_n and_o unbelief_n that_o some_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o resurrection_n which_o they_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v it_o they_o remain_v in_o gross_a ignorance_n and_o unbelief_n and_o such_o be_v direct_v to_o the_o husbandman_n to_o learn_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o resurrection_n by_o use_v the_o example_n of_o the_o â—orn_n and_o it_o be_v a_o great_a error_n for_o any_o to_o hold_v that_o the_o saint_n now_o live_v in_o the_o mortal_a body_n have_v attain_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n or_o that_o they_o attain_v it_o immediate_o after_o death_n for_o it_o be_v most_o evident_a from_o the_o holy_a scripture_n that_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a be_v reserve_v to_o the_o last_o come_n of_o christ_n to_o judge_v the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o the_o dâ—â—d_n in_o christ_n shall_v rise_v first_o so_o where_o there_o be_v the_o true_a knowledge_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n of_o the_o soul_n well-being_n it_o mâ—â—t_v necessary_o follow_v that_o the_o spiritual_a understanding_n wâ—_n be_v the_o more_o capable_a to_o know_v in_o what_o state_n the_o body_n wâ—â—appâ—aâ—_n which_o shall_v never_o enter_v god_n kingdom_n with_o natural_a flesh_n â—lood_o aâ—d_a bone_n for_o though_o it_o be_v sow_o a_o natural_a body_n it_o be_v raise_v a_o spiritual_a body_n as_o it_o be_v write_v the_o first-day_n â—â—aâ—_z a_o live_a soul_n the_o lastâ—â—dam_n â—â—dam_z be_v mad_a a_o quicken_a spirit_n so_o that_o which_o be_v first_o be_v not_o spiritual_a but_o natural_a and_o afterward_o that_o which_o be_v spiritual_a sâ—_n then_o it_o must_v be_v 〈…〉_o mind_a only_o that_o have_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o these_o thing_n for_o the_o natural_a mind_a man_n be_v a_o fool_n aâ—_n to_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n because_o he_o remain_v in_o disobedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o grace_n but_o be_v bewitch_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n make_v manifest_a by_o jesus_n christ_n gal._n 3.1_o through_o which_o unfaithfulness_n the_o mind_n of_o his_o understanding_n be_v darkness_n as_o to_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n which_o chief_o concern_v his_o soul_n and_o such_o live_v without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n not_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n by_o his_o save_a grace_n according_a as_o by_o their_o work_n be_v manifest_a which_o include_v they_o to_o be_v one_o with_o the_o fool_n which_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n neither_o indeed_o be_v there_o any_o salvation_n of_o god_n to_o the_o rebellious_a child_n of_o disobedience_n who_o pretend_v they_o know_v god_n but_o in_o work_n deny_v he_o therefore_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o all_o such_o to_o bend_v in_o their_o mind_n and_o by_o true_a repentance_n seek_v the_o lord_n whiâ—e_v he_o be_v to_o be_v find_v for_o he_o be_v only_o find_v of_o they_o that_o true_o seek_v he_o in_o true_a humility_n of_o spirit_n and_o not_o oâ—_n they_o that_o remain_v in_o a_o state_n of_o serve_v the_o lust_n of_o their_o corrupt_a desire_n and_o yet_o remain_v talk_v about_o the_o fashion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o in_o what_o likeness_n they_o shall_v appear_v before_o they_o witness_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o soul_n wellfair_n as_o they_o â—â—ght_n to_o do_v for_o christ_n be_v rîsen_v otherwise_o all_o preach_v be_v in_o vain_a and_o faith_n also_o be_v in_o vain_a or_o if_o the_o deaâ—_n rise_v not_o thâ—n_o be_v not_o christ_n raise_v and_o if_o christ_n 〈…〉_o raise_v faith_n be_v in_o vain_a and_o all_o man_n be_v yet_o in_o their_o sin_n buâ—_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v a_o true_a knowledge_n of_o himself_o to_o the_o righteous_a who_o witness_n christ_n to_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o be_v become_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_v and_o by_o true_a faith_n they_o witness_v his_o resurrection_n by_o what_o they_o feel_v of_o his_o heavenly_a divine_a nature_n that_o he_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a for_o since_o by_o man_n come_v death_n by_o man_n come_v also_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a for_o as_o in_o adam_n all_o dye_n even_o so_o in_o christ_n shall_v all_o be_v make_v alive_a 1_o cor._n 15.21_o 22._o so_o as_o people_n come_v to_o witness_v a_o die_a state_n from_o sin_n they_o shall_v also_o witness_v a_o live_n â—ate_z to_o god_n through_o who_o spirit_n of_o grace_n they_o shall_v partake_v of_o his_o heavenly_a riches_n through_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o as_o to_o these_o spiritual_a thing_n there_o be_v no_o profit_n by_o they_o to_o any_o who_o come_v not_o into_o obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n grace_n which_o come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n who_o no_o man_n know_v but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n save_o the_o son_n and_o he_o to_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o mat._n 11_o 2d_o joh._n 6.44_o then_o as_o the_o scripture_n be_v leave_v for_o
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faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a and_o such_o a_o faith_n and_o hope_n will_v fade_v away_o and_o perish_v and_o again_o in_o who_o faith_n be_v not_o grace_n work_v no_o effect_n which_o be_v altogether_o through_o man_n own_o neglect_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n for_o the_o truth_n be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n which_o be_v christ_n in_o who_o no_o man_n faith_n can_v abide_v without_o work_n of_o holiness_n for_o where_o man_n have_v a_o faith_n without_o work_n of_o righteousness_n their_o building_n be_v found_v upon_o a_o rot_a foundation_n against_o which_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n do_v ever_o prevail_v that_o be_v of_o their_o own_o lust_n they_o be_v lead_v and_o keep_v in_o bondage_n not_o have_v any_o right_n to_o the_o promise_n which_o only_o belong_v to_o the_o free_a bear_v who_o be_v redeem_v by_o the_o power_n of_o a_o endless_a life_n and_o make_v heir_n of_o the_o promise_a land_n and_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n which_o be_v from_o above_o and_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o all_o they_o that_o abide_v in_o faithfulness_n to_o the_o end_n now_o here_o every_o unrighteous_a and_o covetous_a mind_a man_n be_v shut_v out_o from_o enter_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n nay_o though_o he_o may_v be_v outward_o righteous_a as_o be_v one_o in_o christ_n day_n when_o he_o say_v it_o be_v easy_a for_o a_o camel_n to_o go_v through_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o needle_n than_o for_o a_o rich_a man_n to_o enter_v the_o kingdom_n heaven_n which_o be_v for_o this_o cause_n of_o a_o covet_v desire_n to_o which_o their_o love_n be_v join_v that_o their_o love_n abound_v more_o to_o delight_v therein_o than_o to_o part_v with_o all_o to_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n in_o true_a love_n to_o follow_v christ_n who_o have_v say_v he_o that_o love_v any_o thing_n more_o than_o i_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o i_o now_o for_o what_o end_n do_v people_n think_v be_v these_o thing_n write_v do_v they_o 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the_o father_n in_o full_a power_n majesty_n and_o dominion_n be_v god_n over_o all_o and_o in_o all_o for_o evermore_o who_o the_o world_n have_v in_o great_a dispute_n and_o many_o controversy_n have_v rise_v to_o the_o destroy_n of_o many_o thousand_o of_o people_n life_n when_o that_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o destroy_v menâ—_n life_n but_o to_o save_v and_o make_v alive_a leave_v this_o example_n that_o wheat_n and_o tare_n shall_v grow_v together_o until_o the_o harvest_n lest_o in_o gather_v the_o tare_n they_o root_v up_o also_o the_o wheat_n with_o they_o mat._n 13_o 28_o 29_o 30._o from_o which_o save_v christ_n proceed_v to_o another_o parable_n compare_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n be_v account_v the_o least_o of_o all_o grain_n seeds_n which_o be_v grow_v up_o it_o become_v the_o great_a among_o herb_n and_o become_v a_o tree_n that_o the_o bâ—rds_n of_o thâ—_n air_n come_v to_o lodge_v in_o the_o branch_n thereof_o mat._n 13.31_o 32._o and_o in_o the_o 33_o verâ—_n christ_n liken_n the_o kingdom_n unto_o leven_a hide_v in_o three_o measure_n of_o meaâ—_n until_o the_o whole_a be_v leaven_v these_o thing_n be_v speak_v in_o parable_n that_o the_o say_v of_o the_o prophet_n may_v be_v fullfil_v in_o the_o â—ttering_a thing_n which_o have_v be_v keep_v secret_a from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n which_o now_o be_v manifest_a by_o the_o light_n through_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o also_o leave_v upon_o record_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n of_o truth_n that_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n people_n may_v learn_v and_o come_v to_o understand_v that_o people_n perish_v be_v not_o altogether_o for_o want_v of_o knowledge_n but_o for_o want_v of_o obedience_n to_o that_o measure_n of_o light_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v for_o he_o that_o be_v faithful_a in_o that_o which_o be_v little_a be_v make_v ruler_n over_o more_o for_o as_o the_o grain_n of_o mustard_n seed_n have_v the_o light_n be_v â—own_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o many_o which_o have_v receive_v as_o one_o talon_n and_o in_o other_o who_o have_v receive_v more_o so_o that_o where_o much_o be_v give_v much_o be_v require_v and_o where_o more_o or_o less_o if_o it_o light_v on_o good_a ground_n it_o become_v the_o great_a among_o herb_n in_o the_o lord_n garden_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n abundant_o to_o the_o praise_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n also_o the_o little_a leaven_n have_v in_o three_o measure_n of_o meal_n imply_v the_o whole_a man_n till_o the_o whole_a become_v leaven_v into_o a_o new_a lump_n of_o the_o heavenly_a nature_n of_o god_n kingdom_n in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o as_o man_n come_v into_o a_o true_a christian_a state_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n divine_a light_n &_o quicken_a word_n or_o his_o spirit_n which_o have_v be_v hand_v â—orth_o through_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o light_n they_o through_o obedience_n may_v come_v to_o witness_v eternal_a life_n by_o jesus_n christ_n which_o thing_n one_o will_v think_v be_v sufficient_a to_o encourage_v all_o to_o yield_v their_o obedience_n to_o the_o gâ—â—t_n of_o god_n divine_a light_n for_o there_o be_v not_o a_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n nor_o a_o inâ—ent_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o the_o light_n make_v it_o manifest_a which_o to_o obey_v be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o to_o disobey_v be_v death_n for_o to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v be_v death_n but_o to_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v be_v life_n and_o peace_n rom._n â—_o 6_o for_o while_o man_n â—emain_v in_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n they_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v in_o which_o state_n they_o be_v servant_n to_o righteousness_n but_o while_o man_n be_v in_o disobedience_n to_o the_o light_n it_o be_v account_v before_o the_o â—ord_n as_o rebellion_n which_o be_v as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d witchcraft_n for_o it_o be_v the_o willing_a and_o obedient_a that_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d the_o good_a land_n which_o 〈◊〉_d only_o extend_v to_o the_o christ_n of_o 〈…〉_o to_o the_o lâ—ght_n who_o walk_v in_o the_o right_a as_o 〈…〉_o â—â—dallght_n and_o â—n_n christ_n the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o light_n hauâ—_n they_o fethâ—â—sh_v pâ—one_v with_o another_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cleansâ—â—_n 〈…〉_o from_o their_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1_o 7_o for_o christ_n be_v the_o light_a 〈◊〉_d the_o â—oeld_n and_o he_o that_o follow_v christ_n shall_v not_o walk_v in_o darkâ—â—_n 〈…〉_o have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n joh._n 8.12_o now_o 〈◊〉_d this_o 〈…〉_o it_o 〈◊〉_d the_o disobedient_a who_o eye_n be_v blâ—ndeâ—_n 〈…〉_o of_o 〈…〉_o 〈◊〉_d gor._n 4.4_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v in_o sin_n and_o christ_n will_v give_v thou_o light_n for_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v reprovable_a in_o the_o heâ—â—t_n of_o man_n be_v reprove_v by_o the_o light_n for_o whatsoever_o do_v make_v manifest_a be_v light_a ephe._n 5.13_o 1â—_n by_o which_o it_o be_v manifest_v that_o man_n 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of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o they_o that_o hear_v shall_v live_v verse_n 25._o which_o be_v according_a to_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o when_o he_o be_v dead_a in_o tâ—espasses_n and_o sin_n against_o god_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n appear_v unto_o he_o who_o become_v willing_a to_o give_v up_o in_o true_a love_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o uprightness_n in_o heart_n and_o mind_n by_o which_o through_o the_o love_n oâ—_n god_n in_o christ_n he_o come_v through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o receive_v that_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v not_o only_o in_o store_n for_o he_o but_o for_o all_o they_o that_o love_v the_o appearance_n of_o the_o lord_n jâ—sus_n in_o their_o
own_o heart_n 2_o tim._n 4.8_o which_o be_v that_o true_a beâ—eving_v on_o christ_n by_o which_o the_o faithful_a receive_v life_n everlasting_a john_n 6.7_o for_o he_o that_o love_v any_o thing_n more_o thâ—n_v the_o appearance_n of_o god_n gift_n of_o divine_a light_n of_o life_n by_o jâ—ins_n christ_n he_o be_v not_o in_o the_o true_a love_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v christ_n for_o he_o that_o will_v not_o come_v into_o obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o his_o own_o heart_n he_o be_v free_a through_o disobedience_n from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n for_o it_o be_v the_o willing_a and_o obedient_a that_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n heavenly_a riches_n by_o the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n and_o lord_n of_o life_n who_o life_n remain_v hide_v to_o they_o that_o be_v not_o willing_a in_o true_a love_n to_o forsake_v the_o love_n of_o all_o visibles_n and_o visible_a delight_n for_o his_o sake_n but_o they_o who_o in_o obedience_n to_o he_o be_v willing_a to_o forsake_v the_o love_n of_o house_n or_o brethren_n or_o sister_n or_o father_n or_o mother_n or_o wife_n or_o child_n or_o land_n for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n they_o shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_n and_o shall_v inherâ—â—_n everlasting_a life_n mat._n 19.29_o luke_n 8.29_o 30._o so_o that_o life_n and_o salvation_n be_v of_o no_o other_o way_n then_o by_o that_o love_n which_o be_v free_a for_o god_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o what_o he_o have_v command_v by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o require_v no_o less_o love_n from_o his_o people_n then_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o true_a love_n of_o uprightness_n in_o heart_n and_o mind_n for_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v be_v come_v to_o redeem_v his_o people_n from_o spiritual_a bondage_n and_o they_o be_v to_o serve_v no_o other_o lover_n but_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a by_o the_o son_n of_o god_n love_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o command_n they_o be_v to_o keep_v all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o appoint_a time_n and_o not_o to_o love_v any_o thing_n more_o than_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n out_o of_o which_o state_n the_o soul_n be_v free_a from_o that_o benefit_n which_o the_o faithful_a receive_v through_o the_o love_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n for_o no_o man_n can_v remain_v in_o love_n to_o serve_v two_o master_n he_o will_v either_o hate_v the_o one_o &_o love_v the_o other_o or_o despise_v the_o one_o and_o hold_v with_o the_o other_o for_o no_o man_n can_v serve_v god_n and_o mammon_n mat._n 6.2_o luke_n 16.13_o but_o many_o be_v they_o that_o profess_v love_n to_o god_n in_o word_n but_o their_o love_n be_v far_o from_o he_o in_o work_n for_o he_o that_o say_v his_o love_n be_v to_o god_n and_o do_v not_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n the_o same_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n abide_v not_o in_o he_o for_o whosoever_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_v and_o he_o be_v know_v by_o his_o walk_n even_o as_o he_o walk_v joh._n 2.1_o â—_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o for_o christ_n be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n love_n to_o his_o people_n and_o every_o one_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v bear_v of_o he_o 1_o joh._n 2_o 2d_o then_o people_n who_o be_v in_o a_o profession_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o of_o love_v one_o another_o and_o their_o neighbour_n as_o themselves_o which_o except_o such_o professor_n be_v come_v to_o witness_v the_o save_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o redeem_n power_n through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o divine_a light_n and_o quicken_a word_n of_o his_o spirit_n their_o profession_n be_v for_o condemnation_n because_o it_o remain_v dead_a as_o to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o state_n it_o be_v not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n that_o shall_v enter_v but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o love_n of_o obedience_n to_o what_o he_o have_v require_v which_o be_v to_o serve_v he_o and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o in_o that_o day_n many_o shall_v say_v they_o have_v do_v wonderful_a work_n in_o his_o name_n but_o have_v not_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o perfect_a love_n of_o obedience_n to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n they_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v worthy_a to_o enter_v the_o lord_n rest_v mat._n 7._o to_o 23._o luke_n 13.27_o so_o that_o god_n love_n be_v not_o for_o the_o rest_n of_o man_n soul_n which_o remain_v only_o in_o the_o outward_a profession_n of_o his_o truth_n unto_o such_o the_o lord_n will_v say_v depart_v from_o i_o you_o that_o work_v iniquity_n i_o know_v you_o not_o so_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n do_v not_o reach_v to_o save_v the_o soul_n of_o any_o man_n only_o and_o bare_o by_o a_o outward_a profession_n of_o his_o truth_n but_o if_o any_o man_n love_v he_o and_o keep_v his_o word_n the_o same_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n john_n 14._o for_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n love_n be_v only_o to_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o work_v righteousness_n they_o shall_v receive_v life_n everlasting_a for_o where_o the_o heart_n be_v there_o the_o treasure_n be_v also_o if_o in_o the_o love_n of_o visibles_fw-fr then_o free_a from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n for_o all_o that_o be_v of_o the_o world_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n all_o which_o be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o altogether_o of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n pass_v away_o and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v forever_o 1_o john_n 16.17_o then_o as_o the_o world_n and_o vanity_n thereof_o shall_v perish_v the_o soul_n of_o they_o who_o mind_n remain_v in_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n they_o shall_v perish_v also_o therefore_o let_v none_o be_v deceive_v for_o god_n be_v not_o mock_v for_o whatsoever_o a_o man_n sow_v that_o also_o shall_v he_o reap_v for_o he_o that_o sow_v to_o the_o flesh_n shall_v of_o the_o flesh_n reap_v corruption_n but_o be_v that_o sow_v to_o the_o spirit_n shall_v of_o the_o spirit_n reap_v life_n everlasting_a gal._n 6.7.8_o which_o be_v sufficient_a encouragement_n for_o all_o to_o be_v faithful_a in_o love_n to_o god_n by_o which_o they_o will_v come_v more_o and_o more_o to_o witness_v of_o his_o divine_a love_n to_o the_o spiritual_a strength_n of_o their_o inward_a man_n through_o which_o every_o true_a believer_n in_o he_o come_v to_o witness_v their_o holy_a life_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o good_a conversation_n in_o which_o state_n the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n lead_v in_o true_a love_n to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o man_n especial_o to_o they_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n gal._n 6._o â—_o 10._o who_o arê_n bind_v in_o true_a love_n to_o god_n that_o they_o do_v not_o dare_v to_o love_v that_o which_o god_n haâ—tâ—_n neither_o to_o hate_v that_o which_o god_n love_v neither_o indeed_o can_v they_o because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v to_o his_o own_o beget_n and_o they_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n in_o christ_n they_o can_v neither_o love_v nor_o hate_n but_o as_o â—â—od_a love_v or_o hate_v that_o which_o be_v for_o he_o or_o against_o he_o so_o that_o the_o life_n of_o every_o true_a believer_n in_o christ_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v lead_v by_o his_o spirit_n to_o love_v that_o which_o christ_n love_v and_o to_o hate_v that_o which_o he_o hate_v in_o which_o life_n of_o true_a love_n to_o god_n by_o his_o good_a spirit_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o faithful_a lead_v to_o perform_v his_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n of_o love_n and_o charity_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n and_o the_o everlasting_a well-being_a of_o their_o own_o immortal_a soul_n so_o that_o good_a work_n be_v in_o a_o band_n of_o true_a love_n and_o charity_n which_o man_n in_o his_o own_o will_n and_o time_n can_v perform_v according_a to_o what_o the_o lord_n require_v for_o the_o lord_n thought_n be_v not_o as_o man_n thought_n neither_o be_v the_o lord_n time_n as_o man_n time_n who_o love_n be_v as_o unstable_a as_o the_o mind_n which_o mâ—ves_v here_o and_o there_o have_v no_o constant_a abide_n place_n even_o so_o be_v the_o love_n and_o charity_n of_o unstable_a man_n which_o for_o want_v of_o true_a love_n to_o god_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o command_n they_o have_v no_o a_o build_n in_o his_o truth_n but_o love_n and_o hate_n even_o as_o the_o natural_a will_n stand_v affect_v one_o towards_o the_o other_o in_o which_o state_n
his_o holy_a will_n who_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o man_n heart_n for_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a truth_n which_o if_o any_o man_n will_v obey_v the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n he_o spiritual_o will_v come_v in_o and_o sup_v with_o they_o and_o they_o with_o he_o rev._n 3.20_o then_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o with_o they_o of_o a_o willing_a mind_n for_o christ_n will_v not_o enter_v the_o door_n to_o remain_v for_o his_o abode_n with_o they_o of_o corrupt_a heart_n and_o unwilling_a mind_n who_o state_n be_v always_o to_o confess_v but_o never_o to_o forsake_v all_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n neither_o do_v the_o most_o high_a dwell_v in_o temple_n make_v with_o hand_n act_n 7.4.8_o &_o 17.24_o for_o thus_o say_v the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o that_o inhabit_v eternity_n who_o name_n be_v holy_a i_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n with_o he_o also_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n and_o revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o contrite_a one_o isa_n 57.15_o but_o to_o this_o man_n 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 isa_n 66.2_o by_o which_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o god_n in_o christ_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o light_n dwell_v not_o in_o outward_a covenant_n make_v by_o man_n in_o their_o own_o time_n and_o will_n who_o hope_n of_o salvation_n as_o they_o say_v depend_v on_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n by_o christ_n who_o be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o all_o their_o humane_a precept_n and_o ordinance_n which_o from_o time_n to_o time_n for_o many_o year_n people_n have_v observe_v which_o to_o the_o dâ—obedient_a the_o lord_n come_v to_o they_o will_v be_v even_o as_o his_o come_n be_v to_o a_o generation_n in_o day_n past_a who_o saving_o he_o do_v not_o know_v because_o their_o work_n and_o way_n be_v not_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a command_n for_o which_o cause_n though_o many_o work_n by_o they_o be_v do_v in_o the_o outward_a profession_n of_o his_o name_n yet_o they_o be_v command_v to_o depart_v from_o he_o as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n because_o they_o have_v not_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n mat._n 7.23_o luke_n 13.22_o 27._o for_o the_o work_n of_o their_o own_o establish_n be_v find_v unclean_a before_o the_o lord_n even_o as_o all_o man_n work_n will_v be_v which_o be_v not_o establish_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o and_z through_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n who_o life_n be_v only_o witness_v in_o man_n of_o clean_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n who_o be_v make_v willling_a that_o christ_n shall_v rule_v every_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o mind_n that_o all_o their_o work_n may_v be_v do_v to_o the_o honour_n and_o praise_n of_o his_o own_o name_n and_o they_o to_o receive_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o to_o their_o own_o soul_n in_o which_o state_n of_o obedience_n they_o witness_v the_o cord_n of_o god_n love_n to_o draw_v the_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o to_o a_o more_o and_o more_o fellowship_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o which_o they_o remain_v in_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o such_o worshipper_n be_v they_o who_o the_o lord_n seek_v to_o worship_v he_o joh._n 4_o 22_o 23_o 24._o &_o 6.44_o then_o the_o true_a church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n witness_v a_o draw_v by_o his_o spirit_n or_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n otherways_o they_o can_v receive_v life_n for_o no_o man_n come_v to_o the_o son_n except_o the_o father_n draw_v he_o for_o all_o thing_n of_o the_o father_n be_v deliver_v unto_o the_o son_n and_o no_o man_n know_v the_o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n save_o the_o son_n and_o he_o to_o whosoever_o the_o son_n reveal_v he_o therefore_o all_o that_o will_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n it_o must_v be_v through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n under_o who_o eafie_a yoke_n and_o light_n burden_v all_o may_v learn_v of_o he_o who_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a whereby_o they_o that_o be_v heavy_a lade_v may_v come_v to_o find_v rest_n in_o he_o to_o their_o soul_n mat._n 11.27_o 28_o 29_o 30._o for_o by_o and_o through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n every_o obedient_a child_n learn_v of_o the_o will_n and_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o chriâ—â—_n joh._n 6.45_o by_o which_o life_n and_o salvation_n come_v to_o they_o that_o believe_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o true_a believer_n but_o as_o they_o be_v come_v to_o witness_v in_o measure_n of_o the_o like_a state_n for_o he_o that_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o son_n have_v not_o receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n by_o the_o son_n through_o who_o every_o true_a believer_n in_o he_o receive_v life_n for_o he_o that_o have_v the_o son_n have_v life_n and_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v not_o life_n 1_o joh._n 5.12_o now_o they_o that_o have_v receive_v this_o life_n they_o manifest_v it_o by_o fruit_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o holy_a conversation_n do_v no_o other_o to_o another_o then_o as_o themselves_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v do_v unto_o for_o as_o the_o outward_a tree_n be_v manifest_v by_o its_o fruit_n so_o be_v every_o man_n work_n manifest_v by_o the_o outward_a manner_n of_o life_n for_o grape_n of_o thorn_n nor_o fig_n of_o thistle_n can_v no_o man_n expect_v to_o gather_v neither_o be_v any_o man_n faith_n accept_v of_o god_n without_o work_n of_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n for_o as_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a without_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n so_o be_v faith_n without_o work_n of_o obedience_n also_o dead_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n mat._n 7.16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o james_n 2._o then_o where_o faith_n be_v without_o work_n of_o obedience_n they_o can_v perform_v the_o command_n of_o god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n in_o and_o through_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o church_n and_o people_n remain_v in_o a_o dead_a faith_n to_o god_n who_o be_v not_o a_o god_n to_o that_o which_o be_v dead_a but_o a_o god_n to_o that_o which_o be_v live_v in_o true_a obedience_n to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v to_o profit_v withal_o 1_o cor._n 12.7_o for_o as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n there_o be_v mean_n for_o the_o people_n outward_a cleanse_n who_o be_v to_o remain_v without_o the_o camp_n as_o not_o fit_a for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n worship_n before_o they_o be_v cleanse_v of_o their_o filth_n leu._n 13.46_o &_o 23_o 42_o 43._o neh._n 8.14_o even_o so_o in_o this_o gospel_n day_n be_v no_o man_n fit_a for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n worship_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n before_o he_o come_v to_o witness_v something_o of_o a_o inward_a cleanse_n through_o the_o little_a leaven_n whereby_o through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o talon_n receive_v he_o will_v come_v to_o witness_v more_o and_o more_o of_o god_n power_n by_o jesus_n christ_n until_o the_o whole_a lump_n be_v leaven_v into_o the_o new_a nature_n of_o god_n kingdom_n in_o jesus_n christ_n which_o only_o belong_v to_o they_o of_o his_o church_n who_o be_v not_o in_o a_o state_n of_o always_o confess_v and_o never_o so_o fake_v but_o as_o the_o true_a church_n acknowledge_v her_o weakness_n and_o inabilâ—tâ—es_n as_o of_o themselves_o not_o able_a to_o do_v any_o one_o work_n acceptable_a to_o god_n so_o through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o word_n and_o â—ower_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n through_o his_o grace_n be_v they_o make_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o what_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o church_n and_o people_n require_v so_o that_o they_o remain_v not_o in_o a_o state_n of_o always_o confess_v what_o great_a sinner_n they_o be_v but_o withal_o forsake_v their_o sin_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n who_o power_n give_v victory_n over_o their_o sin_n in_o which_o state_n they_o grow_v from_o one_o degree_n of_o grace_n to_o another_o till_o they_o become_v perfect_a man_n and_o woman_n in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v according_a to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n who_o be_v send_v of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n to_o turn_v people_n fâ—â—m_a darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n to_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v present_v every_o
lord_n chap._n xxvii_o concern_v the_o beget_n be_v bear_v and_o bring_v forth_o of_o the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o god_n kingdom_n by_o jesus_n christ_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o god_n kingdom_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v of_o that_o birth_n which_o the_o world_n by_o all_o their_o wisdom_n in_o outward_a learning_n be_v never_o able_a to_o find_v neither_o can_v any_o ever_o know_v to_o witness_v the_o new_a birth_n further_o than_o by_o faith_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n spirit_n by_o jesus_n christ_n who_o spirit_n of_o life_n make_v frâ—â—_n from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n for_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o kingdom_n be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a divine_a nature_n which_o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o which_o all_o that_o disobey_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n remain_v by_o which_o their_o birth_n be_v of_o the_o enemy_n seed_n which_o alienates_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n from_o true_a obedience_n to_o god_n â—n_o which_o state_n they_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n which_o be_v not_o bear_v of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o fleâ—_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n john_n 1.13_o for_o it_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o bring_v forth_o by_o gâ—ace_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n by_o who_o the_o child_n of_o man_n have_v receive_v a_o measure_n which_o though_o but_o as_o a_o grain_n of_o the_o small_a of_o all_o grain_n it_o be_v of_o the_o little_a leaven_n nature_n to_o purge_v out_o and_o leaven_n the_o whole_a lump_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n kingdom_n in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o the_o world_n by_o all_o their_o wisdom_n can_v never_o know_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n kingdom_n be_v hiâ—_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a of_o this_o world_n and_o reveal_v to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o life_n remain_v in_o the_o babe-like_a 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and_o nature_n of_o his_o kingdom_n neither_o can_v any_o grow_v to_o understand_v the_o thing_n of_o 〈◊〉_d jesus_n christ_n buâ—_n as_o they_o grow_v in_o grace_n through_o the_o affectual_a work_n of_o his_o divine_a life_n and_o light_n by_o the_o quicken_a word_n 〈◊〉_d his_o spirit_n which_o open_v the_o understanding_n and_o enlarge_n the_o gift_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n through_o which_o 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a seed_n increase_v more_o and_o more_o and_o in_o the_o increase_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n more_o and_o more_o abundant_a to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n and_o well-being_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o his_o own_o work_n of_o righteousness_n in_o his_o true_a beget_v people_n who_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n good_a spirit_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o light_n in_o which_o the_o faithful_a see_v light_n psalm_n 36.9_o for_o by_o light_n be_v all_o and_o every_o deed_n of_o darkness_n manifest_v so_o that_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o faithfulness_n obedience_n to_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n divine_a light_n be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o divine_a nature_n of_o christ_n who_o draw_v the_o heart_n of_o every_o faithful_a man_n and_o woman_n into_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v their_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o â—n_o evil_a conscience_n and_o their_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n heb._n 10.22_o and_o of_o this_o nature_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n kingdom_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o belong_v unto_o he_o the_o nature_n of_o who_o kingdom_n the_o wise_a prudent_a part_n in_o man_n can_v comprehend_v for_o the_o wise_a unregenerate_v part_n be_v that_o which_o ramain_v in_o the_o fall_n and_o be_v alienate_v from_o the_o true_a seed_n of_o the_o kingdom_n which_o will_v not_o take_v root_n in_o any_o other_o ground_n but_o in_o that_o honest_a heart_n which_o be_v make_v willing_a to_o bear_v the_o cross_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o self_n will_v in_o which_o state_n of_o subjection_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o seed_n take_v root_n downward_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n upward_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n holy_a truth_n so_o than_o all_o reason_n with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v shut_v out_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o every_o upright_a honest_a heart_n to_o ward_n god_n in_o which_o life_n of_o obedience_n there_o be_v no_o give_v way_n to_o the_o earthly_a part_n which_o ramain_v in_o the_o disobedient_a through_o which_o they_o oppress_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n and_o cause_v his_o life_n in_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o seed_n to_o depart_v which_o if_o they_o be_v but_o faithful_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o seed_n receive_v the_o life_n of_o god_n spirit_n of_o grace_n will_v increase_v to_o the_o withstand_v of_o all_o the_o enemy_n power_n which_o through_o the_o willingness_n of_o the_o obedient_a part_n be_v yield_v to_o he_o the_o true_a seed_n of_o god_n will_v take_v no_o root_n of_o abidance_n in_o any_o sort_n of_o ground_n whatever_o where_o people_n live_v in_o a_o state_n of_o sin_v against_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n mat._n 13._o so_o they_o that_o be_v new_a bear_v of_o the_o incorruptible_a seed_n they_o first_o come_v to_o die_v through_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n which_o crucify_v the_o self_n will_v prudent_a part_n for_o knowledge_n without_o obedience_n bring_v death_n over_o the_o soul_n in_o which_o state_n the_o kingdom_n oâ—_n god_n be_v hide_v for_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v spirit_n john_n 3.2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o so_o they_o that_o be_v true_o beget_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n theâ—_n witness_v the_o new-birth_n which_o be_v not_o bear_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o the_o incorruptible_a seed_n the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o live_v and_o abide_v forever_o 1_o pet._n 1.23_o now_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o abide_v forever_o be_v of_o his_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d life_n light_n and_o grace_n which_o flow_v into_o the_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d true_a believer_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o drawâ—_n the_o willing_a mind_n to_o partake_v of_o god_n heavenly_a riches_n iâ—_n and_o through_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o all_o grace_n life_n anâ—_n light_n which_o by_o measure_n life_n move_v and_o abide_v in_o thâ—_n heart_n of_o every_o sincere_a believer_n in_o he_o through_o whoâ—_n power_n they_o witness_v a_o daily_a decay_n of_o the_o first_o nature_n and_o a_o daily_a increase_n of_o newness_n in_o a_o holy_a life_n unto_o goâ—_n who_o give_v power_n to_o the_o weak_a &_o feeble_a through_o which_o there_o be_v no_o distrust_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o they_o daily_a experience_n to_o give_v they_o victory_n over_o every_o thought_n which_o will_v exalt_v itself_o above_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n and_o 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of_o life_n seem_v to_o the_o son_n and_o child_n of_o man_n to_o be_v pleasant_a fruit_n which_o indeed_o be_v but_o such_o as_o be_v death_n itself_o for_o i_o do_v believe_v that_o no_o man_n can_v sufficient_o express_v the_o general_a worship_v of_o idol_n where_o withal_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o world_n and_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v stuff_v how_o common_a be_v it_o for_o man_n to_o worship_n idol_n and_o what_o be_v a_o idol_n but_o to_o worship_v the_o true_a god_n in_o a_o false_a way_n and_o who_o be_v it_o that_o say_v not_o to_o his_o own_o reason_n knowledge_n honesty_n art_n and_o wisdom_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n they_o do_v not_o thus_o say_v with_o their_o mouth_n but_o their_o whole_a life_n and_o their_o idolatrize_a mind_n say_v as_o much_o by_o their_o deed_n for_o they_o continual_o sacrifice_v to_o their_o own_o drag_v and_o here_o it_o be_v that_o mortal_a man_n deny_v god_n and_o testify_v it_o by_o their_o work_n which_o be_v without_o faith_n be_v dead_a 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the_o worship_n of_o idol_n superstution_n witch_n caft_n evil_a doctrine_n and_o the_o ordinance_n of_o man_n which_o be_v no_o other_o but_o the_o wisdom_n reason_n invention_n craft_n action_n instinct_n and_o prudence_n of_o man_n therefore_o the_o worship_v of_o idol_n be_v but_o to_o fashion_v such_o or_o such_o a_o form_n like_v unto_o god_n but_o not_o according_a to_o his_o word_n as_o he_o teach_v figure_v and_o form_v himself_o in_o man_n but_o according_a to_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o judgement_n of_o he_o moreover_o what_o be_v sin_n any_o other_o than_o man_v own_o will_n wisdom_n and_o counsel_n sow_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o adam_n and_o in_o his_o posterity_n by_o the_o serpent_n then_o consider_v the_o purpose_n cause_n and_o life_n of_o man_n where_o and_o how_o thou_o will_v and_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o humane_a wisdom_n here_o will_v man_n be_v his_o own_o god_n to_o lead_v teach_v govern_v revenge_n defend_v excuse_n enrich_v himself_o and_o the_o like_a 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spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n by_o which_o man_n be_v make_v fit_a to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o strait_a gate_n of_o christâ—_n kingdom_n chap._n vii_o concern_v judgement_n begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o house_n to_o judge_v down_o every_o appearance_n of_o evil_n the_o house_n of_o god_n in_o general_n where_o judgement_n first_o begin_v be_v his_o people_n but_o judgement_n come_v to_o every_o transgressor_n of_o his_o holy_a truth_n and_o that_o to_o judge_v down_o every_o appearance_n of_o evil_n therefore_o say_v one_o in_o his_o day_n who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n &_o death_n now_o the_o body_n of_o this_o man_n be_v the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o god_n by_o his_o judgement_n be_v at_o work_n to_o judge_v down_o cast_v out_o and_o destroy_v every_o lust_n that_o will_v evalt_v itself_o above_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n that_o the_o house_n of_o god_n may_v be_v thorough_o cleanse_v and_o only_o become_v a_o house_n of_o â—oly_a habitation_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o abide_v in_o for_o as_o 〈◊〉_d be_v write_v the_o high_a &_o holy_a one_o who_o inhabit_v eternÃty_a dwell_v not_o in_o temple_n make_v with_o hand_n but_o take_v up_o his_o abode_n with_o man_n of_o clean_a heart_n &_o contrite_a spirit_n that_o fear_v he_o and_o work_n righteousness_n do_v just_o love_v mercy_n and_o walk_v humble_o such_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o nature_n of_o christ_n with_o who_o and_o in_o who_o both_o father_n and_o son_n do_v take_v up_o their_o abode_n therefore_o where_o man_n give_v not_o up_o to_o come_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o follow_v the_o light_n and_o word_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o call_n they_o resist_v the_o holy_a one_o &_o crucify_v he_o afresh_o to_o themselves_o such_o defile_v the_o house_n and_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o they_o will_v god_n destroy_v &_o indeed_o how_o many_o such_o people_n with_o a_o fair_a israel_n 〈…〉_o of_o religion_n be_v creep_v into_o a_o profession_n of_o god_n truth_n 〈◊〉_d through_o deceit_n have_v under_o the_o like_a profession_n enter_v 〈◊〉_d self_n as_o christian_n among_o the_o people_n of_o god_n but_o he_o that_o cause_v the_o net_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o sea_n which_o bring_v forth_o good_a and_o bad_a to_o the_o shore_n the_o same_o do_v permit_v the_o net_n of_o profession_n to_o gather_v all_o sort_n of_o people_n into_o the_o outward_a name_n christian_n therefore_o do_v judgement_n also_o begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n which_o be_v his_o people_n to_o make_v a_o separation_n between_o the_o precious_a and_o the_o vile_a not_o only_o to_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o lust_n but_o also_o to_o cut_v off_o the_o stubborn_a and_o stiff-necked_a one_o which_o will_v not_o submit_v to_o the_o cross_n who_o judgement_n will_v also_o reach_v to_o the_o old_a age_n of_o they_o that_o live_v in_o disobedience_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n for_o judgement_n from_o god_n have_v spread_v itself_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o have_v begin_v its_o work_n at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n if_o the_o righteous_a scarce_o be_v save_v where_o shall_v the_o ungodly_a and_o sinner_n appear_v judgement_n be_v not_o come_v to_o bring_v peace_n to_o any_o unrighteous_a person_n but_o be_v go_v forth_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n among_o the_o people_n and_o will_v both_o inward_o and_o outward_o lie_v waste_v and_o destroy_v all_o that_o be_v not_o of_o himself_o for_o that_o which_o only_o be_v of_o himself_o shall_v stand_v and_o that_o which_o be_v not_o of_o himself_o shall_v come_v to_o nought_o and_o therefore_o judgement_n from_o god_n be_v go_v forth_o to_o the_o end_n of_o earth_n that_o all_o that_o will_v be_v gather_v may_v be_v preserve_v and_o that_o which_o will_v not_o hear_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o be_v obedient_a thereto_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v scatter_v abroad_o till_o judgement_n gather_v it_o as_o fuel_n for_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n wrath_n which_o forever_o burn_v against_o the_o unrighteousness_n of_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a man_n and_o for_o this_o very_a end_n be_v judgement_n at_o work_n for_o god_n that_o he_o may_v gather_v a_o people_n pure_a in_o heart_n and_o of_o uprightness_n in_o mind_n which_o in_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v of_o one_o spirit_n and_o mind_n towards_o he_o in_o thought_n word_n &_o work_n therefore_o let_v none_o in_o this_o day_n which_o make_v a_o profession_n of_o god_n holy_a truth_n deceive_v themselves_o for_o god_n will_v not_o be_v mock_v such_o as_o every_o man_n sow_v of_o the_o same_o he_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d reap_v whether_o to_o the_o flesh_n or_o to_o the_o spirit_n for_o all_o that_o be_v of_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n give_v evidence_n in_o every_o faithful_a man_n and_o woman_n that_o it_o be_v of_o god_n &_o though_o the_o spirit_n abide_v not_o in_o every_o unrighteous_a man_n yet_o the_o appearance_n of_o it_o be_v often_o to_o their_o condemnation_n and_o so_o do_v continue_v 〈◊〉_d it_o have_v leave_v strive_v and_o the_o day_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v over_o have_v sin_v out_o the_o day_n of_o god_n visitation_n let_v all_o therefore_o consider_v in_o what_o state_n they_o abide_v as_o to_o god_n who_o promise_n to_o the_o righteous_a be_v that_o it_o shall_v go_v well_o with_o they_o but_o it_o shall_v go_v ill_a with_o the_o wicked_a therefore_o let_v not_o these_o truth_n which_o have_v be_v receive_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n find_v itch_a ear_n among_o any_o but_o as_o every_o man_n turn_v in_o his_o mind_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n he_o will_v witness_v the_o truth_n of_o these_o thing_n â—th_n one_a mon._n 1694._o tho._n maule_n the_o end_n